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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-22
NEWS
FROM NOME
SINCE THE ARRIVAL OF EARLY
BoATs-SUPPLIEs BROUGHT
HIGH PRICES.
LAWYERS AND LABORERS
ARE There IN PLENTY
Town Lots Is High as Twenty Thou
sand Dollars-New Townsite-
Waterworks Contract.

/: The first news from Nome, since the
arrival there of the Montana men who
left Seattle a month ago, reached Butte
today. The Butte men all reached Nome
safely. James Ferguson, a passenger on
the Oregon, dice Of delirium tremens
May 20 and was buried at Unalaska. An
unknown man or the Senator committed
suicide by jumping overheard. Dan Shea,
"a passenger on the Oregon. fell overheard
at Unalaska and was left there in an
unconscious condition.
The supplies which reached Nome on
the first boats brought fancy prices. Po-
tatOes sold for Is cents per pound; beef,
rs cents per pound: chickens, IS each;
eggs So per dozen. There was a spirited
contest among the local dealers as to
who should get the first cargo but a
compromise was effected by which the
goods were divided up. Prices, however,
fell when the other boats arrived and
most of the necessaries of life could be
obtained at reasonable rates.
The chief occupation of the inhabitants
of Nome upon the arrival of the first
steamer Vas the business Of jumping
and selling town lots, some of which sold
as high as $4,000. A new townsite known
as Carson was surveyed last month at
the mouth of the Nome river.
Labor is reported plentiful. the general
wages for miners being IS per day and
board. A union was formed to keep up
wages, but it was mot meeting with much
success on account of the great influx Of
men, who barely had enough money to
bring them there and who were COM
PEELED to go to work. Lawyers also were
plentiful, the new arrivals finding no less
than 20 of that profession at Nome. They
were kept busy during the spring and
winter in Strengthening GU the %entangle-
ments in which the miners and locators
had become involved during the winter.
| A contract has been let by the Nome
Water company for the laying of three
n a half miles of pipe from Moonlight
creek to supply Nome with water. It
was expected that the water would be in
Nome by July Is.
There was a stampede to Penny river,
where it was reported a rich streak of
ground had been discovered which yield
ed from SO cents to $3.50 to the pan. There
were about 500 men there during May
several of whom averaged about IS a
day.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-22
THE -KEARSARGE,

A representative Of the Alder Gulch
Times made a trip TO the Kearsarge
min at Summit Sunday. Mr.. Damours
is still pushing development work, and is
taking out some exceedingly rich ore, a
specimen of which can be seen at this
office. He has one an immense amount
of work on the Kearsarge and has a
large body of high grade ore in sight.
he a q two-stamp mill at the mine.
from which he pounds out an ouncH of
gold per day from about 100 pounds of
ore. MI. Damours certainly has in the
kearsarge one of the greatest showings
in the state. It
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-22
THE

Tom Teal and C. w. Sherwood made a
visit Tuesday to the Shafter mine, near
the celebrated Kearsage, says tina Alder
Gulch Times. They have a tunnel in 160
feet on this mine and expect to strike
the ore body in about 80 feet more. No
work a been done on this claim for
some time, but the owners, Messrs. Teal,
Sherwood, Ribbed and McIvor, expect to
put a force of men to work in about two
weeks. They also have another claim
adjoining the Shafter, which shows UP a
four foot vein of fine copper ore.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-22

pnI TIT CONDUCTORS. Firemen,
VIM Knights Templar. Knights
of Pythias, G.. A.. r. and Mail Carriers
uniforms made to order-$15 to $27. C.
F. Fisher, Tailor, 10 S. Main St., takes
orders for the Continental Tailoring Co.,
Chicago.
+ Have you tried the Grotto?
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-22
SWAN RIVER POWER PLANT.

F. w. Tinkel. a son of L. Tinkel, who
was formerly engaged in the milling bus
mess at K%alispell. is in the city today.
Mr.. Tinkel is making arrangements for
the construction on Swan river OF an
electric power plant to furnish power for
Kalispell and Surroundings. The plant
will be constructed at a point on the Big
Fork across the river from the Helena
club house..
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-22
REFRIGERATOR SALE AT TIL
I BEE HIVE.

! Having on hand 100 Of the famous
Alaska refrigerators in all sizes, we will
from this day offer every one at actual
cost, remember this ~opp>ctunity to sup
ply yourselves with a refrigerator, max
ing a nice family size one at Sc. so. Call
n price them before buying. Bee Hive
% to % West Granite
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-22

expects great results. The local papers
state that the mineral belt around Reno
will discount Cripple Creek within q few
years. 1t is IN immense quartzite and
porphyry dixie which carries rich values
with depth. About 30 shafts and tunnels
are being driven on the formation. The
rock is rotten Quartzite, carrying horn
and chloride Of silver. and some of it
averages $50 in gold to the ton.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-22
A BUTTE

w. F. Kelley. a well known mining
promoter of Butte. who was formerly
owner of several mines at Sand Creek,
Madison county. has bonded a group of
claims near Reno, New, from which he
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-22

The best OF all Kinds OF sewing ma
chimes, Excelsior oil, needles and sup
plies sold by Sherman, the undertaken.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-22

Save one-half of your expenses b,
boarding at Hollingsworth's Cafe, II w
Park.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-22

Watches $1.00 III Rubenstein. Watch
makers and jewelers., 70 East Park
street.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-22

Sewing machines TOR rent, by week or
National Undertaking COLI
any, u East Quartz.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-22

Have you tried the Grotto?
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-22
Digestion

means health. Both may be secured by
a faithful use of Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. 1t is the one Medicine that
may be depended upon when there is any
arrangement of the stomach, liver or
Kidneys. It is the greatest health build
err in the world, and as a blood purifier
cannot be equalled. For fifty years it
has cured Indigestion. dyspepsia and
constipation. See that a private Revenue
Stamn covers the neck Of the bottle
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-22
Makes Life bearable

This hot weather. flaming ones self
auses more heat than it cures. Let cleo
tricity make the winds blow, not violent
~, but breezily, delightfully."-, c%oolingly.
The cost of a fan isn't worth speaking of
when compared with the comfort it af-
fords. Why perspire when the sleeping
zephyrs only need to be awakened by
electrical energy to bring mountain air
to sufferers in town?
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-09-10
MILFORD.

Sept. 9-The marriage of Miss Jane
Elizabeth Larkins to Ira Ford Hoyt will
take place on Wednesday morning, Sep
TENDER IL, at 10: 30 O'clock, at st. Mary
Roman Catholic church. A wedding
breakfast will be served at the Larkins
home at Burns Point at 1890.
Miss Carol Tibbals has accepted po-
sition as teacher in a school in Mount
! Carmel. ..
| Mrs Caroline Tibbals has as guests
Mrs Emily Baldwin, Miss Alice and
Miss Grace Baldwin and Mrs. Robert
Nichols and son, Prescott Nichols, Of
Bridgeport
Miss Alice Began has returned from
her trip to Niagara Falls.
Harry Fem has obtained work in
New York city.
Mrs. Braisted and her son Earl, who
have been boarding in town for a
month, have returned to their home In
New York.
Mrs. George Mallett will entertain the
Tuesday Afternoon club September IL.
Miss Newcomb Of New Haven will ad-
dress the club.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gardner of Derby are at
the Butler cottage, Burns Point.
Miss Lillian Bristol is enjoying visit
from friends from out of town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Beard and daughter Of
Washington, ID. c., are stopping at the
hotel
John Holloway will enter Hopkins
grammar school in New Haven this
term.
The members of Isabelle lodge will
meet on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs.
Nellie Mead. Work at 2 o'clock; sup
per at 6.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-09-10
THE WIDEAWAKES ACTIVE.
Preparing to Arouse Enthusiasm in the
Campaign.

Preparing to Arouse Enthusiasm in the
Campaign.
There will be a big meeting to per-
feet the organization of the Wide
awakes, the republican campaign club,
tonight The old Wideawakes, those
who were members of and workers in
the organization in 1860 will meet at the
reading room of the Young Mems Re
publican club and the younger men
will meet at the Republican town COM
mittee headquarters, room IA Hoadley
building.
Already about eighty members of the
first old Wideawakes have handed in
their names and signified their desire
to take part with the club in arousng
enthusiasm for the present campaign.
The organization thus far is only tenn
porary, but at to-night's meeting a per-
nlanent organization will be perfected
Hon. N D. Sperry will be present, and
Mr. Bssell. one Of the old Wideawakes,
will be there and will sing some of the
old campaign songs of 1850
The Widea wakes this campaign will
be in two divisions, one composed of the
old members to be known as the Wide
awakes proper, and the other composed
of the younger men to be known as
Rough Riders. The latter in para ding
will be mounted on wheels and will
wear Rough Rider uniforms. A recruit
ing office for the young men will be
opened tonight at room IA Hoadley
building. All over seventeen years of
age are eligible to membership.
The following old call for volunteers
for the Organization, which was issued
at the institution of the club in 1860,
has been issued now, slightly changed
in wording;
WANTED AT ONCE.
!, COO Men to Enlist for Two Months
To all who wish to Join the Wide
aWakes as Rough Riders of 1900 for
the present campaign can do so by step
ping into the republican town commit
tees headquarters, room IA Hoadley
building. corner of Church and Crown
streets. any evening, commencing at s
o'clock this evening, September 10. A
officer will be present to tell
you all about OF. Come one; come all.
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BAD FOR NEWTOWN.
Works of the New York Betting and

Works of the New York Betting and
Packing Company to be Closed,
Newtown, Sept. Reconsideration was
created in Newtown last night by the
announcement that the works of the
New York Betting and Packing COM
pany would be closed permanently and
the business transferred to the com
pany's works in Passaic, N. j., and
elsewhere. The company is said to be
branch of the United States Rubber
company,
The factory has been located in
Sandy Hook, suburb Of Newtown, for
many years and employs three hundred
and fifty hands. 1t Is the only factory
in Newtown and one-half of the people
of the place are dependent upon it for
support.
A public meeting will be called to dis
cuss the situation and an effort will be
made to induce the company to alter its
plans.
The mill is described as one of the
finest in Connecticut and has it's own
water power plant and its own electric
lighting system.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-09-10
COMMITTED SUICIDE.
Mrs. Minnie Darcy Shot Herself in
Right Temple-Second Attempt Sue

Mrs. Minnie Darcy Shot Herself IN
Right Temple-Second Attempt Sue
ceesful
/ Hartford, Sept S--Mrs Minnie Oar
cy, wife of Patrick ]. Darcy, city health
| board inspector, shot herself in the
right temple, early this morning, and
died almost instantaneously. She was
in bed at the time, and her husband,
| who was sleeping at her side, was not
aware of the tragedy until shortly be-
fore o'clock Her mother, who occu-
pied the adjoining apartment. was also
unaware of her daughters death, until
informed by Mr.. Darcy
Mr.. Darcy stated to the medical ex-
aminer that he returned shortly be-
fore midnight. He found his wife IN
the bedroom and low spirited. He was
in low spirits, owing to pecunary
troubles. but after a few minutes con-
versation his wife appeared brighter
and he fell asleep, having previously
taken pill, which was one Of two that
DIR. Bickford Mrs, Darcy's physician,
had left for her, some time ago Mr..
Darcy fell into profound sumber.
AT some time in the early morning
Mr. Darcy was dreamily conscious of
some kind of noise or disturbance, but
he was in too deep sumber to pay at
tenton to 1t.
When he awolSe he turned over and
his hand fell upon his wifes head. The
flesh felt cold and he felt moisture upon
his fingers. He was Mortified to find
blood and in an instant discovered the
tragedy. He summoned Mrs. Farm
ham, who was asleep In the apart
ment adjoining. That room is con-
nected with Mr. and Mrs. Darcy's
chamber by a doorway the door Of
which has been removed and portiere
has been hung In its place. Mrs. Farm
hams bed was but twelve feet from
that occupied by her daughter.
Mr.. Darcy notified the police as soon
as he could regain command of his
nerves.
Mrs. Darcy was Miss Minnie Farm
ham prior to her marriage She was
married in 1879, and was forty-one
years old
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-09-10
BASSETT FAMILY REUNION.

Massachusetts to the Front-Fine Prep
arations-The Connecticut Branch
Lieutenant NeWcomb M. Bassett, who
has been spending week of vacation in
Boston, reports that the Massachusetts
branch of the Bassett Family associa-
ton, is making fine preparations for it's
reunion, to be held on the 18th inst.
A reception and dinner will be given at
the Hotel Vendome, historical addresses
and other interesting features will make
the occasion one of fraternal enjoyment.
The Connecticut branch is to have its
reunion on Friday, 14th inst, with head
quarters at the Connecticut building.
and dinner at Colonial Inn. The oppor-
tunity for a delightful days outing
will be taken by many of the family,
as che eonyeAleuces Of transportation
are perfect.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-09-10
BAKERS ENJOY THEMSELVES.

The bakers employed by S. S. Thomp-
son & Co. of York street had their an
nual outing at Lion park ON Saturday.
The weather was delightful and every
one had an enjoyable time. Miss Jennie
Schwille delighted all present with her
fine piano selections during the after
noon. Among those who attended the
outing were Foreman Peter Paul, Mr..
and Mrs. John Schwille and Miss Jen-
ME Schwille. Charles M. Uhlein and
children, Mr. and Mrs. John Remphfer
and Miss Rosa Rempfer, John Loeber,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frye and several others.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-09-10
DEATH OF LIEUTENANT J. W.
BENEDICT

James w, Benedict, second lieutenant
of Co p, Tenth C. ", died at the New
Haven hospital Saturday night from
uremic coma, resulting from kidney
trouble. He was sixty-two years old
and was admitted to the hospital on
September |, He failed steadily there
after Co. G went from New Canaan.
Lieutenant Benedict came home from
the civil war In command of the COM
pany, which was badly cut to pieces In
action He was taken i'll here in New
Haven last week upon his arrival from
Boston, Mrs, Benedict was in Chicago
at the time. She was summoned by
telegraph and arrived here some days
ago She is now at 81 Spring street
Lieutenant Benedict's remains will be
removed to New Canaan to-day
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-09-10
CAUSED BY DESPONDENCY.
James P. Mems Commits Suicide BY
Shooting Himself.

James P. Mems Commits Suicide by
Shooting Himself.
James r. Mems, forty-flve years of
age, and night watchnan at Spring
side Home, committed suicide at his
home 30 Edwards street, Saturday by
shooting himself through the heart. His
wife and family, who were at home at
the time, were first apprised of the
deed by the report of tho pistol and
the shock to all when the say what had
happened was very great. Mems was
quite well known and a man who was
highly respected. Dependency is
thought to have been the cause of the
deed as the man had brooded over his
Ill health for some time.
Besides wife he leaves three daugh-
ters and two sons. One of the latter is
a conductor on the Dixwell avenue line
Of the Fair Haven and Westville rail-
road; the other is employed by Grocer
Gibbons.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-09-10
ARTHUR TRACER BRINGS SUIT.
Claims the Amount of His Brother
Insurance Policies.

Claims the Amount Of His Brother
Insurance Policies.
Arthur 3. Traeger, brother of the late
Augustus c. Traeger, has brought suit
through Attorney Charles F. Bollmann
to recover the amount Of fraternal
insurance policy carried by Mr.. Traeger
during his lifetime. The case will be
tried In the court of common pleas.
1t will be remembered that Mrs
Traeger died before her husband, but
before she died she made over two in
surance policies Of $4,000 each, which
Mr. Traeger carried on his life one to
William Nicely the other to Attorney
Green the executor of Mr.. Traeger's
estate 1t is claimed by counsel for the
plaintiff that on Mrs. Traeger's death
the policy was due and therefore did
not belong to her, in which event Arthur
Traeger would be the heir.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-09-10
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES.

The democratic primaries for the
election of delegates to the state. con-
gressional and senatorial conventions
will be held in this city on Monday,
September II, and the city convention
will be held the following day, at which
time the twenty-five delegates to each
convention to represent New Haven
will be chosen. Some of the leading
democratic authorities says that there
is not the slightest doubt that Judge
Bronson will be the unanimous choice
for governor of the New Haven dele
gates and that beyond question the
delegates will support James H. Webb
for congress. if he desires the nomina-
ton.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-09-10
FRANK BUTTERWORTH HERE.
Football Consultation With Walter
Camp Yesterday-No Head Coach

Football Consultation With Walter
Camp Yesterday-No Head Coach
Yet.
Frank Butterworth was in the city
yesterday and had a long talk with
Walter Camp on the football prospects
at Yale this fall. Mr. Butterwortll was
asked if he was to be the head coach
for the 1900 team and he said In reply
that he was not, as his business would
not permit him taking the time neces-
sary in the fultillment of the position.
When asked If any head coach had
been secured Mr.. Butterworth said that
as yet there was no selection along
that line and that he did not know
when one would be chosen.
Mr.. Butterworth while in New Haven
is stopping at the residence Of e. G.
Stoddard on Temple street.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-09-10
NEW CONSOLIDATED ENGINES,

NEW CONSOLIDATED ENGINES,
The new mogul locomotives ordered
by the Consolidated railroad are nearly
all broken in now and will soon be run
ming on the fast trains. They have
been running out from this city every
day drawing the accommodation trains,
getting their bearings in shape for fast
er time. The new engines are very
large. Their driving wheels are six feet
and six inches in diameter and they
have 19X26 cylinders.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-09-10
WALLINCFORD HAPPENINGS
PORTLANDS DEFEITED By THE
WALLTNGFORDS
Victory for Local Team by Score of12 to
4-FuneYuI of william j. Morse Vot-
ing on Sewer Approprintion-Bt-
cyclist Fined by Judge Judd.

ing on Sewer Approprintion-Bi-
cyclist Fined by Judge Judd.
The ball game Saturday between the Wal
lingfords and Portlands resulted in great
surprise us after the first inning, when inc
home team did some yellow BAH playing abu
allowed the visitors TO score three lncarned
runs, 1t was the general opinion That the
Nalllngfords were booked for bad defeat.
When The local team went in to bat ~ the
third inning the score was TO y IN taNor
Of Portland. me Wallingfords scored one
IN this inning and then settled down ana
played ball and won by score OF IL
10 i. The score by innings was as follows;
% 50 7S9
Base hits Wallingford IA, Portland 5. En-
rors- Walllngtord ), Portland Z. Umpire
+. j. Kayanagh.
A change mas been made, owing to the
lack OF train connections, In the time Of the
funeral of William j. Morse this, afternoon.
The body will arrive here on the 3;S3 IN
stead of the 1913 train and the services VIII
be held at the Center street cemetery soon
after the arrival OF the train. Rev. }. "A.
Clarke will conduct the services.
DR.. Seth Y. Whitney, formerly residing
here, now in business In Calais, Me-, was
recently elected president of the Council Of
Dental Surgeons of New brunswick. Dr..
Whitney has an office in Calais, Me-, but
resides III st stephen, n. b., Just across
the St Crotx river. lie was porn unu
brought up In this town. and Is Drother
of W. Il. Whitney of North Main street,
The Village Postmaster one OF the best
American plays ever written, which has Rad
a successful run Of 227 nights In New York,
comes here tomorrow evening at the opera
house.
Charles H. Freeman of this place. and
Miss Lucy NJ. Wingood will be married In
Guilford Wednesday, September ID.
Burton Hubbell has lett the Meriden nos
pitai and is now stopping with his sister IN
Westheld.
The ballot box will open this afternoon
from TO o'clock In the court Of bur
gesses' room for the purpose of voting on
the appropriation of 500 for sewer in
Whittlesey avenue, some 600 feet south
from Ward street, and also for an additional
appropriation of $1,20O for the extension OF
the Valley street sewer
Michael Ballou and Antonio De Gallo, who
were arrested by Officer Reilly for riding FL
cycles on the North Cherry street Sidewalks
wcr before Judge Judd Saturday morning
and were let Off on the payment of costs,
amount to $1.3S in each case.
Murray Leete is home from his European
trip, which included the Paris exposition.
The seectmen, town clerk and registrars
of voters will be In session on Saturday,
September %, to make new voters.
Winslow b. Dickerman and James N
Plat left Saturday for Lake Winnepesauke,
n. II.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-09-10
NO NEW FREIGHT LINE.
Consolidated Road Not to Run Steam
IDhtIa

Consolidated Road Not to Run Steam
ers to Philadelphia.
A rumor which has gained circula-
tion during the past week to the effect
that the Consolidated road is contem-
plating running freight line of steam
ers to Philadelphia was quickly discred-
tied by Vice President Merrill last even
ing. 1t was stated in support of the
rumor that the Foster line Of steamers,
which carry freight from the Candee
Rubber company. the wire mill and 9TH
err local manufacturing concerns to
Philadelphia once a week, had cut in
somewhat on the Consolidated traffic,
and that the new line was to be started
in competition.
Mr.. Merrill pronounced this argument
to be 'all bosh."
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-09-10
FALL PROVED FATAL.
James O'Neil Dies of Conclusion of the
Brain.

James O'Neil of No. 109 Ashmun street
died at his home Saturday morning of
conclusion of the brain. The evening
before he had fallen from a Dxwell
avenue car at the corner of Foote street,
striking on his head, and in a stunned
state was carried home. He was at
tended by Dr.. Porter, but died without
recovering consciousness.
The deceased was fifty-five years of
age and was employed at Sperry &
Barnes. He leaves widow and one
child Acting Medical Examiner Eliot
investigated the case and found that
death was due to accident.