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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20
PROTECTING JeffERS0XiAN PRINCIPLES

Senator Clark has declared under oath
that he expended the sum of $150, 900 to
assist the democratic party to score a
victory in 1898. He also swore that Mr..
Marcus DAILY expended as high as a mill
lion dollars in one campaign, giving five
dollars apiece for votes; while ex-Gover-
nor Hauser has testified thai Mr.. Clark
and himself. together with Mr.. Daily and
Mr.. Broadwater, gave $16O.OOO to the
first state campaign. Politics of this
character give rise to the startling in
quiry: If it requires such vast expendi-
lures of money to vindicate the noble
principles and transcendent virtues of
the democratic party in each campaign.
what will become of that political organ-
ization when these biennial contribu-
tions are withdrawn? Suppose all of the
democratic multi-millionaires of the
Clark and DAILY and Swede Murphy type
should happen to &c to a land that is
fairer than this-to Europe, for instance
what would become of that organized
appetite. that yawning vortex, that over
worked stomach, known as the demo-
cratic party of Montana?
If it takes from IS to SO per head to
convince the noble yeonanry of this
state that political purity demands the
triumph of the democratic party, what
will happen to it this year, if these gor-
geous contributions do not materialize?
With many OF the rank and file of that
party receiving only from So to S. for
their votes. when there was enough
money handled by the democratic work.
ers to give them from IS to $40 per head,
there is bound to be a great deal of dis
year. The honest, hard-working demo-
GRAFT who has heretofore accepted S. for
his vote, thinking he was getting his due
proportion of the corruption fund. now
has his eyes open to the real situation.
He has been misled, deceived, buncoed
by his bosom friend, the ward heeler.
He has been told that the state commit
tee had to scrimp along on two meals a
Uay, ana drink NOInlnS out peer, In Oruef
to deal justly with the rank and file.
He now discovers that even in an loft
year. like 1898, Mr.. Clark contributed
2 $780, 600, which was probably less than
half of What was actually contributed
by democrats for use in that campaign,
and that the state committee Jared
sumptuously six times a day, and took
a champagne bath every morning before
going to bed.
The rank and file of the democracy
"have a kick coming" In the campaign
of 1900 if the lay member of the democ-
racy is wise he will insist ON the payment
of a SO premium in advance of a declara-
ton of his intentions, and at least S.
more after he has placed his conscience
in a TIL exposures made in the sen.
atorial contest will work to- the disad.
vantage of the democratic l]ieutenants
who I've heretofore been enabled to
make a rake-off of several hundred pe1
cent per capita. Hereafter the rank and
file will insist upon getting their due pro-
portion of the money tina is contributed
to preserve the principles Of Thomas
Jefferson from decay.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20
7REAcEYM TIVE TRACES.

AS was anticipated by the Inter Noun
tain, the evidence Of DR.. Treacey con-
the testimony given by Judge Hunt.
though placing it in an entirely different
light before the public. The associate
told nothing but the truth when
he swore he had been approached with am
implied offer OF a bride to throw the
Welcome case out of court. DR.. Treacey
has no hesitency in acknowledging that
he preached the matter to Judge Hunt.
thus placing the testimony of the latter
above criticism. But the doctor explains
that he approached his friend for the sole
and only purpose of testing his integrity |
under pressure. and with no intention of
actually %corrupting him. He acted upon
his own responsibility alone, and thought
he would find out for himself whether
Judge Hunt was in fact the incorruptible
man he believed him to be.
1t is gratifying to Mr.. Hunts host of
friends throughout the state to learn
from DR.. Treacey's own mouth that the
suspicion that the associate justice is an
honest man was confirmed. While the
prudence and good taste exhibited by the
doctor. in approaching a member of the
supreme court in the way he did, may be
questioned, his action was not an unnat-
ural one. Many a man mas experimental
with his friends. in various walks of life.
in order to test them as to some quality
which rumor may rave placed in doubt.
1t is always gratifying to a man to prove
that a friend is above suspicion when his
! enemies are inclined to talk d~isparagingly
; of him. .
DR.. Treacey's explanation. therefore, is
entitled to am honest and fair interpre-
tation. With another political campaign
approaching, the doctor knew that Mr..
Hunt would be assailed by his enemies
and unjust accusations made against
him. In order to satisfy himself definite
ly as to the integrity and incorruptibility
Of that gentleman he pursued a course
most likely to bring to the surface any
constitutional weakness Of character
which might exist. AS paradoxical as 1t
may seem, the success of his test depend
ed upon its failure. and in demonstrating
the honesty of the judge he confirmed his
own good opinion Of him.
It would seem that the testimony of
Judge Hunt and DR.. Treacey might be
reconciled very clearly by the ilustra-
ton Of the chivalric story Of the olden
| time. which says that two brave knights
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20

It IL to be hoped that the death of
Edward Mayo yesterday may not long
remove from the boards the play which
his distinguished father dramatized from
Mark Twain's. great book-"Pudd'nhead
wilson, The play is a popular educa-
tor, affording not only entertainment OF
a decidedly unique character, but serv-
ing a good purpose in breaking down
some of the materialistic tendencies of
the times. The feature Of the play is
that the lines of the thumb afford dis
tinct and reliable methods of identifica-
tion, as those of no two individuals are
alike.
If it is possible to distinguish between
different faces, because nature has cast
no two in precisely the same mould, 1t
is likewise possible to identify persons
by their numb marks. Mark Twain
probably got his idea for Wilson'S char
acteristic from the ancient habit Of sign
ing documents with the stamp of the
thumb. In the days when a king could
wear ignorance as a badge of honor, the
thumb mark made a signature quite as
! effective as a ~Spencerian autograph
would nave been. The habit, however,
was a recognition of the fact that no two
thumb marks are precisely alike. While
a written signature could be success
fully counterfeited. a thumb mark could
- ---1 "a: -4ek, - -
signer.
Naturally, the student of human ma
ture is led to inquire why these differ
ences exist between the thumbs of diff
ferent persons. Investigation shows that
like differences can be found throughout
the markings on the palm of the hand,
and that impressions therefrom would be
! characterized by differences as plainly
marked as those of the thumb, or in the
frame work of the body or the contour OF
the face. If character is indicated by the
face, by the temperament and build OF
the individual, and by the cerebral de-
velopment as shown by the shape of the
head-scientiic propositions no longer
disputed by intelligent men-the question
naturally arises, do not the finer expires.
sions of nature, traceable upon the palm
likewise have their significance wher
properly understood?
Educated ignorance has erected a wal
of prejudice around every scientific
: truth which must. in the nature o
things. first take form as an hypothesis
The various methods of determining
character from physical expression NEE
: with no greater opposition from educated
ignoramuses, perhaps. than did the dis
covery Of the practical uses Of electricity
and other scientific evolvements iron
: the womb of human progress. Most sci
: entiic men are dogmatic. They are Xix
t the king of Siam, when the English am
t bassador tried to explain to him wha
( ice is. The tropical potentate was will
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20

u ~ ~
met each other On the highway. They
saluted each other with many expressions
of friendship. n declaring by the red
cross on the roadside that his love for his
fellow knight was imperishable. The 9TH
er expressed himself with equal empha-
sis, swearing consistency OF love and
friendship by the green cross that stood
by the roadside. May" said the first
knight, "the cross is red" "But my
friend looketh not Alright" said the sec
ond knight, "the cross is green!" From
an argument over whether the cross was
painted red or green. the W devoted
friends finally engaged in a quarrel and
ran their swords through each other.
while dying each dragged himself along
the highway in the direction ne was going
as far as possible. and then looked back at
the cross only to discover that the other
fellow was right. The cross was painted
red on one side and green on the other.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20

The Chicago News: iMiles-I read in q
medical journal the other day a para
graph to the effect that people who sleep
with their mouths open live longest. Do
you, believe 1t?
GileS-I don't see why they shouldn't.
1t Is a well known fact that people who
keep their mouths closed while awake es-
cape a choice lot OF trouble.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20

Levi Cartier was in the city this weel
on his way from Sheridan to Butte
where he has been buying cattle.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20

Mrs. Hattie Dart and Miss June Sci
way left Wednesday for a few weeks
visit in Salt Lake City.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20

New York restaurapt. The trial resulted
IN Inc young man. being found guilty and
wa fined $40. Being unable to pay the
me. ne Is now confined in the county
jan Ine case will be appealed.
Cora Mcbride brought suit in the jus
tice, u Friday and is suing the city
Tor $l14 Tor the nursing and support OF
one or her inmates, which occurred by
her during the quarantine on the
Island"
Miss Elizabeth Hawbey, assistant prin-
cipal Of the Dillon High school. has been
quite Ill the past week with an abscess
OF the head. MIR. J. c.. Fenner has been
temporarily filling her position.
Mrs. F. H. Cooney returned to her
home In Butte Thursday. She was ac-
compAnied home by Misses Nora Stroup
and Maud Lamont.
The Social club gave a very enjoyable
dancing party at the Dillon theater Fri
day evening. A large crowd was in at
tendance.
Steve Cook was up from Lima Wednes-
day attending to some land business be-
fore clerk Of the district court L. ]. Price.
MI: o. M. Best returned Saturday
night from Salt Lake city. He reported
Mrs. BeSt's health much improved,
Levi Cartier was in the city this week
On his way from Sheridan to Butte.
where he has been buying cattle.
Mrs. Hattie Dart and Miss Tune Sell
way left Wednesday for a few weeks
visit in Salt Lake City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Golden have moved
into the house vacated by Pete Grants
family.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20

Mr.. O. M. Best returned Saturda,
night from Salt Lake city. He reported
Mrs. Best's health much improved.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Golden have moved
into the house vacated by Pete Grants
family.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20

Will M~cLoughlen. a boy about 16 years
of age, vas up before Police Magistrate
Jones on Thursday being charged with
throwing rocks at the Cinnamon in the
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20

Steve Cook was up from Lima Wednes'
a attending to some land business be
fore clerk Of the district court L. J. Price
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20

The Social club gave a very enjoyable
dancing party at the Dillon theater Fri.
day evening. A large crowd was in at.
tendance.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-20

Mrs. F. H. Cooney returned to he
home in Butte Thursday. She was &C
c~ompAnied home by Misses Nora Strou
and Maud Lamont,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-01-06
A Wonderful Shellbark Crop.

An item which was recently published III
the East Berlin [ Pa. News, to the effect that
Mr.. Spahr, merchant of that place had re-
ceived six tons of shellbark kernels during
the past season, was looked upon as an exag-
geration by many people. The editor of that
paper, however, sticks to his statement, and
in last weeks issue of the News, gives his
readers the following additional figures
''Mr. A. B. Mummert, the merchant at
Big Mount small town of about dozen
houses, three miles east of us, has so far at a
conservative estimate, taken in between %
and 80 tons of kernels. The gentleman's
veracity is beyond question, and, as we said
of Mr.. Spahr, his statement is believed by our
people. He, however, had a wagon on the
road and purchased some kernels from other
merchants This effort on his part was made
necessary by contract to furnish New York
and Chicago confectionery manufacturers with
20 barrels each week for stated period.
.'To give little better idea of the way our
people, with their characteristic thrift, enter
into the industry, we point to few families
as examples. Mr.. Jacobs and family, of
Reading township, having thus far cracked
and picked Ga bushels of shellbarks that, av-
eragiug return of u pounds of kernels TO
the bushel makes the amount put on the
market by this family 1853 pounds. Mr.. Henry
Ernst and wife, of Abbottstown street, have
handled, in the same manner. in the neigh
borhood of so bushels, as did number of
other families. Some of our farmers picked
from their trees as many as a hundred bushels
of nuts ~
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-01-06
The Legislature.

The General Assembly of Maryland con-
veued at Annapolis at noon on Wednesday.
The Democrats have majority in each house
and the organization was done quickly and in
accordance with caucus determination. Sen
ator Hubner, of Baltimore county, was elected
President of the Senate, and Lloyd Wilkin-
son, of Worcester, Speaker of the House.
Both presiding officers made short speeches
upon assuming their positions, each reminding
the members that the Democratic party had
been restored to power again, and to retain
the confidence reposed in it the party must
be mindful ofpromises and give to the state
sound and economical government.
After organization the two houses held a
Joint ses lion TO canvass the returns for Gov
ernor. The returns were read, and Speaker
Wilkinson, who presided, declared John
Walter Smith had been duly elected.
Gov. Lowndes submitted his biennial mes
sage, which was read in both houses, and
then there was an adjournment until Tuesday
night, at which time the Senate and House
committees will be announced and both bod
les will be ready to take up the work of the
session
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dec23
DUBLIC SALE

DUBLIC SALE
l. of Blacksmith Shop, =
Wheelwright Shop, Dwelling
House and 10 Acres of Land, 8Ss sssszs
more or less.
The undersigned, by virtue of power of
attorney, duly executed, will sell at public
sale, on the premises, on
THURSDAY, the 18th of JANUARY, 1900,
at 10 a. m, a parcel of land, containing about
10 Acres, situated on the Sullivan road, in
Cranberry Valley, about miles southeast of
Westminster, Nd, and known as Ebaugh's
Shops. The improvements consist of two
story Frame Dwelling House with basement,
bank barn, blacksmith and wheelwright shops
and all other outbuildings needed. There is
also an orchard of choice fruit on the place,
and well of good water at the door, This
property will be sold in two parts or as a
whole to suit purchasers. This is an excel.
lent and long established blacksmith and
wheelright stand and offers splendid chance,
and is worth the attention of any person
desiring nice home, as the undersigned
wants to quit the business.
Terms.-One-third of the purchase money
TO be paid cash on the day of sale; one third
in 6 months, and the remaining one-third
in IL months from the day of sale; the credit
payments to be secured by the notes of the
purchaser or purchasers, with approved
security, bearing interest from the day of sale;
or all cash, at the option of the purchaser.
AMOS EBAUGH,
dec30-ts Beggs, Carroll county, Nd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-01-06
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

MISSIONARY CoNFERENcE.-On Tuesday, January
16, Missionary Conference Will be held in the
basement of the "a. r. Church, Westminster, at one
o'clock, D. m. Members of the Missionary Com
mittee Of each Society and all Endeavor Workers
are cordially invited to be present Rev. Edgar
Read, of Baltimore State Superintendent Of Mis-
sions will be in attendance.
Mrs. G. w. Baughman,
County Supt. of Missions.
Salem Charge Lutheran Church. = BenJamin's
Church.-Y. P. S. G. E. at $50 a. m. Preaching
at 10 a. m. St. Johns Church-Preaching at p.
m Catechise at p. m. The week of prayer will
be observed Service will be In the evening at 730
O'Clock. s. A. Diehl. Pastor.
Carroll Charge, Reformed Church.-Benjamin's
Church-Divine Service ut go p. m. Holy Com
munion, January IA. Jerusalem Church.-Divine
Service and Holy Communion at 10 a. M Prepare
tory service this Saturday at go p. m. St. Matth-
ew's Church.-Holy Communion, January Is.
II. J. Macalster. Pastor.
Grace Lutheran Church.-Sunday School at a..
m. Preaching at 1880 q. m by Rev. w. r. Graham.
D. D.. and $50 p. m. by the pastor. Y. P. s. c. L.
at 6.45 p. m z. II. Miller. Pastor.
St Paul's Reformed Church.-Sunday School at
9.I5 a. m. Preparatory Service, Friday. 9Th inst,
at $50 D. m. The holy Communion, Sunday, at
1880 a. M Evening service at O'Clock.
Calvin s. Sagle, Pastor.
Centenary NJ. Z Church-Sunday School at 9.15
a. Preaching at 1880 q. m. and 7.30 p. m.
Epworth League at 6.45 p. m
loci Brown Pastor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-01-06
Congress.

Congress reconvened on Wednesday after a
recess over the holidays. The session prom
ises to be lively one in both houses. One
subject that will come up will be the policy OF
the Mckinley Administration in the Philip
pines, and while the House rules may limit
discussion there will be plenty of latitude in
the Senate. Another question that will pro-
woke lively discussion will be the deposit Of
Government funds in favorite New York
bank, without interest, and still another sub
iect that will interest members and the coun-
try is that of pensions. The bills already in
troduced in Congress concerning pensions
would necessitate the expenditure, if passed,
of two hundred millions of dollars in addition
to the regular appropriation of one hundred
and forty-five millions. The food of applica-
tons for pensions on account of the war with
Spain led the Government to put detectives
to work and it was learned that pension at
torneys had the muster rolls of all regim ents
and was importuning the men to apply for
pensions. From one Massachusetts regiment
of11OO men $50 applications for pensions have
heen received
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-01-06
$3.50. ooo, 900 spent--For What {
From the New York World

From the New York World.
As soon as Congress assemblies it will be
asked to make good debt of $4,000, 900
which Mr.. Mckinley has incurred in his war
upon the Filipinos. He has spep. $500, 900,
600 in regular appropriations, not cent of
them granted for war of conquest. And he
has run the Government $5C, 10000 into
debt
This is a large sum of money. 1t would
build many magnificent and useful public
works. 1t would, in the pockets of the PEG.
pie, contribute much toward prosperity and
well-being.
Why has Mr.. Mckinley spent this money
Because he wishes to develop tie Philippine
Islands? Because he wishes to get coaling
stations there? Because he wishes to be in
touch with the trade and commerce of the
Far East
Manifestly not, because all of these objects
could have been attained by treating the Fill
ipinos as we are treating the Cubans, and at
tanned without firing a shot or causing the
death of single human being or the desola-
ton of single home.
Then why has be squandered these millions
in producing such hatred as the very people
of Manila have just shown toward us /?
Honestly, can any one tell, does any one
know?
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-01-06
What the Returned Volunteers Say

From Springfield (AIass) Republican.
Something like 100 of the California SOL
diers just returned from the Philippines have
been interviewed by correspondents of the
New York World. They are practically
unanimous in the opinion that the islands are
not worth lightning for. Nine out of every
10 soldiers Who we're sent to Manila, said one
of them, ''coudemu the policy that has in.
volved this country in war with the natives.
Yearly all speak ofthe intolerable climate and
say they would not go back there again under
any consideration. They also express bitter
feelings against General Otis.
These interviews are presumably represen
tative. If they were not, the many soldiers
holding opposite opinions would not be ig-
nored by the imperialist newspapers The
fact has been made clear that the volunteers
are returning from Manila convinced almost
to man of the folly of the whele annexation
business, and feeling bitterly over the use
they have been put to against their wills: AS
these men scatter about through the Vests
they must affect public opinion there mate
rally.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-01-06
The Governors Message.

Gov. Lowndes' message TO the Gen eral
Assembly of Maryland, submitted on We'd
nesday, has the merit of brevity, and is essen
italy business document, though it makes
a few recommendations and indirectly lauds
his own administration. 1t will not receive
much attention in either house. The Cover
nor has talked well before and failed to act.
He has expressed high views on noupartisan-
ship in the management of public schools and
state offices, and acted to the contrary. The
people tired of his hypocrisy and last fall gave
him vote of censure by electing John Walter
Smith
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-01-06
The Philippines.

The first movement of general southern
advance was made on the LIST instant, when
two battalions of the Thirty-third Infantry
landed and occupied Cabuyao, on the south
side of Laguna de Bay. The Americans pur-
sued the retreatiug rebels to Santa Rosa,
which was also occupied, the enemy retiring
toward Slang Two Americans we're killed
and four were wounded Twenty four Fill
Pine dead were found in one house in Cabu-
yao, and $50 prisoners and four pound rapid
FIRE guns were captured.
Aguinaldo's wife, his sisters and eighteen
Filipinuos have surrendered to Major March's
battalion of the Thirty third Infantry at Bon
toe. The Filipinos also gave up two Ameri-
can and two Spanish prisone,s.