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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-22
AN EGG SELLS FOR s21O.

London Cor. New York World: A
specimen of the largest g in the world,
those of the aepyornis maxinlus, an ex-
tinet bird known as the reek. sold at
auction for s21O in London his week.
Madagascar is the only place where these
eggs are found. Although the egg is
equal to six Of those of the ostrich, the
bird itself, a skeleton of which can be
seen in the British museum, was not
phenomenally large, though thick and
heavy. There are only about 20 speci-
mems of these eggs, which measure more
than a foot in length n nearly a yard
in circumference, SO they are rarer than
the egg of the great auk. However,
the specimen just sold did not fetch any
thing like the sum paid for the last specl-
men of the egg of the great aux which
came on the market. This realized
s., 100.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-22

A NEW DEMOCRATIC LEADER.

Mr.. James D. Richardson, of Tennes-
see. has been practically agreed upon
as the forthcoming leader of the demo-
cratic party in the house of representa-
lives. A anvas of the minority party
leaves that gentleman lacking but one
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-22

Senator w. A. Clark swears that if
Welcome and his son Charles acted as
his agents in the senatorial contest they
did so without his knowledge or consent.
He will probably succeed in proving that
Welcome really did more for Whiteside
than for himself.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-22

Ten tons of plum pudding have been
shipped to the british troops in South
Africa, for a Christmas dinne 1t
would be pudding for the Beers if they
would fire the plums at them.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-22

Tt was not such a democratic victory
in Nebraska after all. While Holcomb
received about $4,000 majority, on the fiji
sion ticket one OF his running mates
squeezed in by only 5000 and the other
one is believed to have been defeated un-
1LE If
der the official count.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-22
ARTIST IN HAIR.

Those wishing hair jewelry made for
Christmas gifts will please send their
address to Professor Jordan. care of h
Inter Mountain. He will then call for
the hair with samples of the new chain
and pins.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-22

In referring to the elections, Senator
couragement to democrats in the recent
elections Probably the senator has
neglected to read the Butte Miner.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-22

Since splitting on the sidewalk was pro-
hibited, Helena has had considerable
rouble to Loaf her Indebtedness.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-22

In his answer in the Whiteside libel
case, Senator w. A. Clark swears that he
didn't read the Butte Miner. He doesn't
know what he is missing. He ought to
subscribe.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-22
TALK OF THE DAY.

"A Georgia negro, who has already
thought of Christmas, has written as fol-
lows to his employer: "Marse TOm,- ct
you gwine ter gimme Chis'mus gift dis
Christmas I wish you please sub sen me
q overcoat. Marse Tom, eff l had one er
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-22

Teacher-Try to remember this: Mil
ton. the poet, was blind. Do you think
you can remember it?
Bobby Smart-Yes, ma'am.
Teacher-Now what was Millions
great misfortune?
Bobby Smart-He was a poet.-Ohio
State Journal.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-22
Black Patti
a

Presenting All New Features, Includ-
ing the Merry Coon Classic" q Rag
Time Frolic at Rasbury Park
Prices-SI.0O, 7Sc, soc, 75c.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-22

- GIRL STOWAWAYS.
Paris Cor. New York World: The ex-
position is already stirring UP the a
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-22

The first parliament house of the
Beers Was under a banyan tree. under
| which the rulers of the Traasvaal gath
cred in the early days Of the republic
to discuss questions affecting the coun-
try, and the tree has thus become known
! as the first Nolksraad of the Transyaal.
The Beers call the spot "Wonderbloon1.
It is a few miles outside of Pretoria, at
the entrance to a cleft in the mountain.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-22

SILVER BOW LODGE NO. IS,
~ A. F. h A.. NJ. Regular meeting in
" Masonic Temple. second and
fourth Thursdays Of each month. So
5ourntng brethren cordially invited II at.
taRd. Dan Yancey, secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-19
BIG BROOKLYN CAR STRIKE EXTENDING.
The Employees of New York Lines Prepared to Quit Work
in Sympathy.
CARS BLOWN UP WITH DYNAMITE AND STRIKERS ARRESTED

rushed to the assistance of the motor
man and conductor and frightened the
crowd off by firing their revolvers in
the air.
Three arrests were made and in less
than fifteen minutes the cars were run
ming. The police arrangements for the
protection of life and property were as
nearly perfect as possible.
1t was remarked during the fore
noon that trouble might be expected on
the Union Elevated railroads, but early
in the afternoon President ROssiter
stated that no hitch would occur there.
The engineers on the elevated system
had been notified that as soon as the
third rail, or electric motor system was
adopted their wages would be reduced
from So so to 50 25 per day. The engi-
neers objected to this suggested reduc-
tiOn, but this afternoon they were as
sured by the mana cement that the rate
of wages now existing would be main
tanned.
Master Workman Parsons and Dis
trict Master Pines were very confident
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-19
.BL LACK DRAUGHT
HER DEATH POTION
Continued from First Page.

Hotel Waldorf-Astoria in New YORK
City.
She was left penniIess but in some
way, possibly realizing on her jewels
she secured funds with which 10 return
to San Francisco and arrived here three
weeks ago. She went at once 10 Bailey
and pleaded to be taken back, but our
ing her absence he had made other ar
rangements; another fair one was rul-
ing the hearth at 10 Jones street.
A few nights later after whirl
across the Ellis-street divide. which
was interrupted only as often as the
absinthe could be frozen. Florence
broke in on the peace and quiet at the
Jones street apartments with an ldea
of doing harm to her successor. Ihe as
+urhance she raised was of such ample
nronor+ions that she was ordered out
bv the landlady and Bailey received an
uItinatum not TO let it happen again
Then drink got the upper hand. Flor
ence became melancholy and hroodeo
over her troubles almost constantly. Her
PROSPEROUS past was dead to her: she
had gone her pace and in eight short
wears had found the finish. Between
brooding and drinking she worked her
self into another frenzy and few days
ago again went to Bailey's stable. She
found him just about to drive out and
seizing the carriage whip from its
socket she used it on him without
mercy.
Then she went home and took car
bolic acid.
Prompt work saved her life, and on
Friday last she was able to leave her
rooms. She telephoned to one of her
companions. Lii Nelson, and her
mother, forsaking Senator Bettman for
the night. The three left for the cele-
bration at the Chutes. Their night was
one of drunken revelry and abandoned
gayety. Florence was almost feverish
in her high spirits; the melancholy that
had clung to her was drowned in cold
green bath.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-19
E1tringhan Killing His Wife's Assailant.

ready weak mind of his wife. AS the
drug loses it's power over her and she
realizes the awful scenes she has passed
through her mind plainly shows weak
er condition, and it is feared she will
evade the vigilance of her watchers
and take her own life. 1t is thought it
will be necessary TO place her where
she will be properly treated for her
malady
1t was learned to-day that one day
before his fatal visit to the Eltringham
home Clark visited the home of a
woman between here and Vallecito and
insulted the mistress of the house. He
was promptly driven off the place.
At an autopsy held this morning it
was ascertained that the bullet tore out
the heart of the dead man completely
and broke an arm and two ribs. Death
must have been instantaneous. Ell
trngham will be held for a preliminary
hearing.
The verdict rendered by the Coroner's s
jury has met approval The verdict
generating birmingham is looked upon
as the only one that could have been
rendered in the face of the testimony.
But there are some who believe that the
sad affair was a premeditated murder.
The fact that the father and brother
ham, cut off all paths of retreat from
the birmingham house, in accordance
with previous agreement between the
three, is taken as evidence that they
had deliberately planned to murder
Clark.
Clark was a comparative stranger
here. He has been around Vallecito
and Angels Camp for two weeks or
more and seemed anxious to obtain
employment From the statements
made by Mrs. Birmingham it was gath
cred that the eX-volunteer was familiar
with her family affairs. Although Ell
tringham did not know Clark, or had
no recollection of having seen him be-
fore he fired the fatal shot, Clark knew
Eltringham, whom he described to Mrs.
birmingham as that long fellow" and
said that he was afraid Of him. He also
knew who her brother was and told how
he had ridden to town on a wagon
which Brattos was driving after one
of his expeditions to the Eltringham
place. Brattos did not know Clark. 1t
is taken from this that the fend had
carefully noted the time when Mrs. Ell
tringham would be alone.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-19
The Employees Of New

The company did not run any cars over
it's various lines after dark last evening,
but resumed traffic shortly after
o'clock this morning. Numbers of cars
were run over the several lines, but the
time schedule was not lived up to on
any one of them, and fair estimate of
the rolling stock in operation would be
about so per cent. During the day the
police made several arrests of persons
who interfered with the progress of the
cars on the Nassau lines, but no serious
outbreak occurred until after G o'clock.
A small riot occurred a few minutes
after O'Clock. in which two men were
painfully hurt. a mob of some 400
persons attacked a Fifth avenue car on
its way into the city at. Sixth street and
Fifth avenue. and MOtOrman Latham
and Conductor MulCahy were pulled off
the car and badly treated. Latham had
his arm broken and MulCahy received a
fracture of the nose. Several police
men who were in the neighborhood
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-19

Between 8 and 4 o'clock in the morn
ing she left her mother and the Nelson
woman without warning and took the
first car she could catch into town. Ar
rived at Market street. she made her
way rapidly TO Bailey'S rooms, where
she raised another disturbance. Bailey
came out to her and begged her to be
quiet. He said he would get a carriage
and they would find other rooms, and
she promised to wait there until he had
done So.
But, either doubling Bailey's good
faith or laboring under another fit of
melancholy, she broke her promise and
hurried out to her home and stole uui-
etly in. Without rousing any one she
made her way to her room, where for
days she had kept concealed a bottle Of
laudanum.
Her determination to suicide had not
come in moment. Since she had been
deserted in New York she had thought
of it. and as her melancholy increased
the idea became so fixed in her mind
that it was always with her. Her let
ters indicated it, as did her conversa-
ton. Life to her was so cheap as to be
scarcely worth the taking.
But she took the draught, and an
hour or so later her almost Iifeless body
was found dressed as she had returned
from her night at the Chutes
To hush the matter up was the first
matter to which the attention of Sena-
tor Bettman and his mistress, the dead
girls mother, was turned. If it be-
came known that she had suicided the
whole disgraceful story of the riotous
life at the Devisadero-st house
would transpire at the inquest.
Bettman decided that it would be best
to have the body taken at once to the
Columbarium and there cremated, but
here the dead girls brother Royal Par
ker of Fresno, stepped in. He had
stood the disgraceful state of affairs for
years. he said, but he would not stand
any such cold -blooded scheme as Bett-
man proposed His sisters body should
be buried with that of his father in
the cemetery at Stockton, and this
Bettman, although the head of the
house, was compelled TO assent to.
He went to the proper people. how
ever. and making use of his entreaties
and political pull induced them to de-
eide that Florence Parker had died of
dilation of the heart and kindred
troubles
She was buried yesterday at Stock
ton.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-19
STRUCK THE MAN WHO
DEFENDED MAYOR PHELAN
LIVELY SCENE AND ARRESTS AT A SOCIAL GATHERING

him Justify blew his police whistle.
officer Sylvester, seeing Crasshey dash
ing down the street and concluding that
he had committed some serious crime
gave chase.
finally overhauled Crasshey and placed
him under arrest. Williams appeared a
few minutes later and ordered Sylvester
to place charge of battery against his
prisoner He declared that he had as
saulted him without provocation and
threatened to invoke the aid of the Mayor
in sending him to jail
Williams loud tones attracted the at
tention of several hundred people. who
imagined that a murder had been COM
mitted. On learning that the prisoner
had merely assaulted a corporal of police
they assailed the latter with cries of
Lynch him. Hes no good!" and
Hes disgrace to the department"
Evidently thinking that the crowd in
tended to assault him Williams sneaked
away. Subsequently he visited a restau-
rant, where he had an oyster placed on
his injured optic in the hope that he
would be in a presentable shape TO pour
forth his woes into the ears of Mayor
Phelan this morning.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-19

There was a lively row at a banquet
given by the Sons of st. George Society
last night at the AlcaZar building.
Just before the conclusion of the festivi-
ties Corporal of Police Williams, whose
duties consist in looking out for Mayor
Phelar's office. arose to make speech.
He spoke of Phelan being one of the best
Mayors the city ever had, and proceeded
to eulogize his administration. Edward
Crasshey, a molder, who was present. OBJ
iected to his remarks, and asked him If
he had been sent to the banquet by the
Mavor. Some hot words followed during
which Crasshey called Williams -
liar Williams started for Crasshey and
attempted to strike him in the face.
Crasshey lodged the blow ard planted
his right fist on Williams eye. AS the
latter staggered back Crasshey struck
him on the jaw, knocking him to the floor.
Knowing that Williams was armed with
a revolver and fearing that he would
shoot him. Crasshey dashed from the hall
and ran down O'Farrell street. Williams
started after him and falling to overtake
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-19
QUIET IN CLEVELAND.

CLEVELAND. July 18.-Whether or not
the quiet that has prevailed to-day pre-
cedes a storm to come in the street rail-
wav strike is the question that everybody
is asking The strikers are pursuing diff
ferent tactics from those followed in the
former strike They are not interfering
with the non-union men who are operat-
ing cars. nor will they tell what their
plans are.
fused to talk but they are operating cars
on several of the lines to-day under po-
lice protection without molestation. Prep
arations are being made TO resume ope-
rations on other lines. and ii is apparent
that new men are TO be secured as rap
idIy as possible to take the places of the
strikers The State Board of Arbitration
is irving to bring about arbitration, but
thus far no success has attended the ef-
forts in that direction.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-19
DECKHANDS STILL OUT.

SACRAMENTO. July 18-This after
noon fourteen of the striking steam
boat deckhands went aboard the Sac
ramento Transportation Company's boat
Jacinto. which left for. the upper end
Of the valley for a cargo of grain. The
other strikers were threatening trouble,
so the steamer pulled out with a few
men and the ex-strikers were taken up
the river in wagons and shipped when
beyond the city. 1t is thought the rest of
the strikers will soon go broke and return
TO work.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-19
Warning Doctors.

The war between the College of Ply
sicians and Surgeons and the Cooper Col
lege and medical department of the Uni
versity over the division of wards in the
City and County Hospital was practically
ended at a meeting of the Board of Health
yesterday. when all the medical factions
were represented. The representatives OF
the College of Physicians and Surgeons
decided to let Cooper and the medical de-
partment of the University have first
choice of wards. BY the present arrange
ment the College of Physicians and Sur
geons has three and one-half wards and
the other two colleges four wards each.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-19
CRUSHED UNDER TON OF ROCK

SAUSALITO, July 1S.-August Lindo. q
workman employed in the quarry at Angel
Island, met with a horrible accident yes
terday while assisting in the loading of a
barge and received injuries of such ma
ture that he died this afternoon. The
unfortunate man suffered intensely from
the time the accident occurred, about )
O'Clock yesterday afternoon, until he
passed away, and frequently prayed for
death to relieve him of his agony.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-19

that the strikers would win the fight,
hut Judging by the number of cars in
operation to-day the assertions of the
railroad mana gers that the strike would
fzzle out seem to be we'll founded. The
strikers are severely handicapped mas
much as that they have no funds to
back them up, and in many instances
there is a sad lack of concerted action
on the part of their leaders.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-19

NEW YORK. July 19-At an early
hour this morning twenty-five strik-
ers were placed under arrest suspected
OF completely in the South Brooklyn
dynamite explosion on the elevated
railroad Acting under orders from
Chief Of Police Devery nine detectives
proceeded TO the strikers headquarters
at the corner Of ROckaway and Allan
tic avenues. Brooklyn. and placed all
Of the strike leaders there found un-
der arrest. The men are still under ar
rest. but il is expected they will be
given a hearing at o'clock this morn
ing before Justice Bristow of Brooklyn.
NEW YORK. July 19.-The Journal
and Advertiser says: The employees
on two lines Of the Metropolitan Street
Railway Company decided to strike at
; o'clock this morning.
At a little before 3 o'clock this morn
ing eleven men employed on the Madi-
son and Second avenue lines of the
Metropolitan system, called on General
Master Workman Parsons and an
nounced their intention OF striking at
once.
Mr.. Parsons argued with the men
and attempted TO convince them that
they were very foolish TO take any
such action.
They replied that they felt it was
their duty to aid the Brooklyn strikers.
The argument grew heated. Parsons
finally refused TO sanction their pro-
posed act, whereupon the men left de-
claring they would go out without the
authority of Mr.. Parsons
Mr.. Parsons reply 10 this declara-
tion was: Very well, if you will
strike cannot stop you, but I wash
my hands of the whole matter"
During the conference the men told
Mr.. Parsons that this was only the
start of a general strike Of all en-
pIoyes Of the Metropolitan Railway
system.
NEW YORK, July 18-The Brooklyn
trolley strike is still on, and in all
likelihood there will be no end of, the
labor trouble for several days to come.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-19

reaction on Mrs. Eltringham's mind has
set in and the breaking up of the happy
home is complete. Mr.. Eltringham was
interviewed by The Call correspondent
and with a heart overfiowing with
grief he told of the effect the drug used
by her despoiler had made upon the al
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-19

::: 4 =: : T. !: T. :::: +: + +
day morning have proved sad in
deed. The inquest over and the ex-
citement having abated somewhat, the
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-19
Special Dispatch to The Call.
-+++++++++++ -

= NEW YORK. July 19.-An at
p tempt was made TO blow up the
, elevated structure at Fifth ave
, nue. and Thirty fifth street in
p Brooklyn early this morning.
, The police say that il was the
; work Of the strikers or sympa-
; thiZers. one Of the pillars OF
? the structure was shattered by
the explosion of dynamite at 1:10
= z. NJ. The entire base of the pill
, lar was blown to pieces and the
sides Of the pillar for several feet
We're torn away. Several pieces
Of steel were thrown through
neiEhboring houses. One piece
p of large size, nearly an inch in
, thickness, was blown through
p the brick wall of a house at the
p corner of Thirty fourth street
p and Fifth avenue. Another was
blown through a house at the
corner of Thirty fourth street
, and Fourth avenue. while still
another dashed through the iron
railing Of the Greenwood Sub
, Cemetery. No one was injured.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-19

NEW YORK, July 1S.-The Brooklyn
trolley strike is still on. and in all
likelihood there will be no end of, the
labor trouble for several days to come.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-19

Nottingham Lace Curtains, 8 yards
long, charming fsh-net designs, ruf1ed
edges, colors ecru or white, strong and
durable, 40 pairs only, regularly Sion
special sale to-day, per pair.........78O
Nottingham Lace Curtains, 81 yards
long, choice Arabian designs, ish-net
centers, colors ecru or white, 200 pairs.
regularly Sion special sale to-day, per
pair. z8c
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-19
PARALYSIS Cured.

McT,AUGHIIN-Dear suffered four years
indigestion danged
total after trying
doctors and relief About month age ppT
oyou and 1t directed
improve appica until TO-DAY am vel
man doa all recommend
sufferers Yours slneereiy
Bush street
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-19

noticed gradual and can b bs1s say
years fact feel ike new person and Judging %
with believe II will do al
parties here try your Belt and they
have dones Yours very truly
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-19
General Weakness Cured

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Since commencing the use OF your