Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-11-15

New York, Nov. 12.-Marcus DAILY,
of Montana, died at the Hotel Neither
| lands.
Mr.. Days death had been expected
| for weeks. lie came home from Eu-
rope about the middle of September,
and soon afterwards 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. Bright's disease
complicated with heart weakness was
the cause of death.
4 Susseccful Career.
Marcus DAILY was born in ireland in 1912
| He came to the United States early In
| lite. and, since 1876 had been a citizen OF
Montana. lie became general manager Of
the Alice silver mine, and, later, came into
control of the Anaconda copper mine. Az
the time of his death he was president
of the AmalSamated copper Co. In pol.
itcs he was Il democrat. The difficulties
between Mr.. DAILY and Mr. Clark have
attracted much attention. The trouble
started years ago over some water rights
near Butte which DAILY wanted, and
which Clark had bought, forcing the 9th
err to pay a very high figure. Days OPP
portunity for revenge came in 1888, when
Clark was the democratic nominee for
delegate to congress. With his immense
Influence at Anaconda, Daily was able to
throw a heavy vote to Carter, tlarkS re-
publican rival, which had previously been
cast for the democratic party.
Montana became a state in 1889. At the
first state election Clark was the demo-
cratic nominee for representative in con-
gorss, and j. X. Toole for governor. The
latter was elected, but Clark was defeat
ed, supposedly owing to DAILY Influences.
Clark was then put forward for the Unit
81 States senate. After a bitter contest
the legislature was organized by both
parties. each claiming to he legal The
republicans named Thomas 6. Power and
W. f. Sanders for their senators, while
the DEMOCRATS put up Mr.. Clark and MAJ.
Martin Maginnis. The republican were
seated. Days influence defeated Clark
i'm n second contest In 1893. In that legis-
lature the democrats had 80 votes, the
populists D. and the republicans 30. The
DAILY democrats, number =, voted solidly
for ex-Congressman w. w. Dixon, and
there was deadlock for the entire ses-
SIGN of so days. kilograms from men like
Calvin 5. Brice and w. G. Whitney and
others equally high in their party were
sent TO Daly to withdraw his opposition,
but he ignored them. and the fight con
tinued.
The next fight between Daily and Clark
was on the location of the state capitol
Helena, Missoula, Bozeman and Anacon-
da were in the fight. DAILY advocated the
last named place. Clark at first favored
Butte. but finally changed to Helena, and
that city was chosen. The senatOrship
again become the bone of contention be-
tween the two millionaires, last January,
and Clark was elected. DAILY had the va
lidity 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 was
freely acknowledged on both sides though
ii was claimed that the expenditures were
for legitimate expenses only. The contest
resulted in the senate voting that there
had been no election by the Montana legis-
lature. This year Clark made n fighS for
election OF members of the legislature in
his interest, and won. His return to the
United States senate next January is as
sured.
No mining property has achieved great
er fame as producer of dividends than
the famous Anaconda. Originally bought
as a silver mine 1t became famous for it's
copper, and to 1t both DAILY and Clark
largely owe their vast fortunes Back n
the EOS two miners named Hickey, from
st. Lawrenc ecounty, New York, went to
Montana. They selected a hill overlooking
the little mining camp of Butte, and be-
gan to sink their shaft. They struck a
fair vein of silver, but lack of funds made
them stop work and offer to sell. Marcus
DAILY bought the property for $4,000 He
acted. it is said, as agent for j. b. Hag-
gin, of California, who had sent him To
Butte to buy him some good mining prop
erty.
AS the new owners ran their shaft down
they opened one of the worlds greatest
copper mines, with silver enough to pay
all expenses, and leaving the copper as
part owner of the great mine. He bought
the adjacent properties. He founded the
town Of Anaconda, in a valley % macs
distant, and located where there is an eX-
haustless supply of water and great deal
of wOod-two indisp ensabes for the smelt-
ing and reduction of ores. At that place
he erected the greatest copper plant in
the world.
DAILY had passion for horses of blood
and speed He owned the $4,000 colt
Hamburg, Tammany, Montana, Senator
Grady Gwendoline, Ogden and other ia
nous winners. He tried to buy the winner
of the Derby and Ascot races of 1891 Gal
tee More but his offer of Sl25,0OO was not
ACCEPTED.