The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-13
MARCUS DAILY DEAD
Brlght'S Disease and a Weak Heart
Caused His Demise.
WAS A WEALTHY NINE OWNER
And Played an Important Part in
Montana Politics.
MADE A HARD FIGHT AGAINST CLARK
And Was Successful In 1t for Several
Years.
he COULD NOT BE INDUCED TO OtSS
Calvin y. Bricc, w. c. Whitney
and other Prominent Democrats
Urged Him in Vain.
JADE A HARD FIGHT AGAINST CLARK
And Was Successful In It for Several
Years.
{ COULD NOT BE INDUCED TO OtSS

New York, November To- Marcus DAILY
of Montana died today at the Hotel
Netherlands
Mr.. Days death has been expected for
weeks He came home from Europe about
the middle of September and soon after
wards was obliged to take to the bed,
from which he never again arose. His
physicians informed the relatives some
time ago that Mr.. DAILY could not recover
and they would give assurance OF life
only from day to day. Brights disease
complicated with heart weakness was the
cause of death.
At Mr. Days deathbed were Mrs. DAILY,
Marcus DAILY. Jr., his son; his daughters.
Mary, Margaret and Harriet; Rev. VI. J.
Lavelle; his attorney, William Scallon Of
Montana. and two physicians. MIR. DAILY
was conscious only at intervals yester-
day. At o'clock this morning he re-
yived from a sinking spell and seemef
more than ordinarily bright. He asked
that his family be summoned.
only a little while more, a little bit
more" he said, when asked If he was
better The family came hastily aud re-
NAMED until the end. Death came so
peacefully that the physicians alone
knew when it was all over. They said
Mr. Daily was conscious until few min
utes before ne passed away The body
was removed to the Daily home In Fifth
avenue and the funeral will be held from
St. Patricks cathedral. but at what time
has not been decided. The body prob
ably will be placed in a receiving vault
until the family decides upon the place
of final interment.
Marcus DAILY was born in ireland in
early in life and since 1875 had been a
citizen of Montana He became general
manager of the Alice silver mine and
later came into control OF the Anaconda
copper mine. At the time OF his death
he was president of the Amalg3matcd
Copper company. In politics he was n
democrat. The differences between Mr..
DAILY and w. a, Clark has attracted much
attention. The trouble started years ago
over some water rights near Butte, which
DAILY wanted and which Clark bought,
forcing the other 10 pay a very high
figure. Days opportunity for rever Re
came in 1883 when Clark was the domo-
cratic nominee for delegate 10 congress.
With his immense influence Il Anaconda,
Daily was able to throw heavy vote 10
Carter. Clarks republican nval. which
critic party Montana became State in
1889 Clark was put forward by his party
for the United States senate. After a
hitter contest. the Legislature was orSan-
lied by both parties, each claiming 10
be legal. The republicans named Thomas
o. Power and W. +. Sanders for their
senators. while the democrats put mp
Mr. Clark and Major Martin Maginnis.
The republicans were seated
Mr.. Daly's influence defeated Clark In
n second contest In 1899. II that legis-
lature the democrats had thirty-hve
votes. the populists three and the repub-
licans thirty three. The DAILY democrats,
numbering nine, voted solidly for OK
Congressman W. w. Dixon and there was
deadlock for the entire session OF sixty
days kilograms from men like Calvin
S. Brice and w. c, Whitney and others
equally high in their party were sent to
DAILY TO withdraw his opposition hut he
ignored them and the fight continued
The next fight between Daily and Clark
was on the location of the State capital.
Helena, Missoula, Bozeman and Ana
conda were in the fight. Day adyoca ed
he last named place. Clark at frs.
favored Butte, but fnally changed to He
lena and il was chosen. The senatorship
again became the bone OF contention be-
ween the two mTl>fonaires last January
and Clark was elected. DAILY had the
validity of the election contested on the
ground of bribery when Clark presented
his credentials to the United States SEN
ate. The use of money in the election
VAS freely acknowledged on both sides,
though IL was claimed that the 9xpendi-
lures were for legitimate purposes only.
fhe senate voted there had been no
4lection by the Montana legislature. Then
Clark made a fight Or the election of
members OF the legislature in his interest
spd won. His return TO the United States
snate next January is assured
No mining property has achieved
greater fame as producer OF dividends
than the famous Anaconda. Originally
bsught as a silver mine it became ia :
iaous for its copper. and to 1t both DAILY
and Clark largely owe their vast for
unes.
Back in the 70's two miners named
Hickey, from St Lawrence county. this
state, went to Montana. They selected
4 nil! overlooking the little mining camu
Of Butte and began TO sink their shaft.
They struck fair vein OF silver, but lack
~ funds made them stop work and offer
20 sell. Marcus DAILY bought the prop
arty for $4,000. He acted, it IS said. az
agent for j. B. Haydn OF California. who
had sent him TO Butte 10 buy him some
gcsd mining property. AS the new own.
sts ran their shaft down they opened
ne OF the worlds grestest copper mines
Win silver enough to pay all expenses
nd having the copper as clear profit.
Daiy was superintendent and part owner
u the great mine. He bought the adj
iseent PROPERTY. He founded the town
4 Anaconda IN valley sixty ave miles
iistant and located where there is an in :
~ahsnstibie supply Of water and great
deal q wood--two insispepsables for IN.
smelling and reducing Of ores At that