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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-02
Additional important Washington
news will be found on Page Three.
Circulation Statement.

Washington, Feb. 2.-The monthly cir
culaltion statement issued by the comp
trolder OF the currency shows that at the
Close Pf busines on Jan. 81. 1900. the total
circulation Of national bank notes was
324E9s7, 1873. an increase for the year $3,-
745. .6S2, ard an increase for the month Of
&791,670. The circulation based on Unit
for the year. of $S74,510, an increase for
the moarh of S406, ,804. The circulation
secured by lawful money aggregated $685.
820,4OA, Increase 70: the year Of 81, $40, 202
and an increase for the month of $685., 1865.
The amount OF Ur.ted States bonds on
deposit to secure circulating notes was
81, ,299, $50.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-02
BULLER NEEDS
AT LEAST ONE
MORE DIVISION.

London, Feb, 2-Spencer Wilkinson, In
the Morning Post, to-day discusses long
dispatch from Winston Churchill dated
at Pietermaritzburg and describing the
situation in Natal. He says:
This dispatch deserves to be closely
read. 1t is an appeal to the public at
home and as it has been passed by the
censor, may be taken to represent the
feeling of General Buffers army. Mr.
Churchill represents the difficulties Of
General Buffers task In concise terms.
1.-The enemy will act with common
sense. They will place outposts on the
hills and keep back their main body un-
TIL they see the direction of General Bull
ler's movement. Then they win quickly
bring UP the main body and exteanporize
what defensive works they can, in addi-
ton to such as they have profusely pre-
pared in anticipation of various possible
advances That is what every one would
expect them to do and that their main
body can ride faster than General Bull
ler's main body can walk is also pretty
generally understood. The consequence is
that the Boer army cannot be turned.
Wherever 1t is attacked it at present has
an entrenched front.
According to Mr.. Churchill there are
1000 Beers watching Ladysmith. the
same number hold ready to resist General
Butler and 5000 kept in reserve to rein
force esther body at need. Thus General
Butler has to attack 1900 men entrench-
ed on favorable ground. For that pur-
pose Mr.. Churchill thinks he. ought to
have 3s.000 men instead Of 5000. In
other words General Butler ought to have
another division.
This opinion coincades with the view
We have all along eNpressed-that the
center of gravity Of the war lies In Natai
and that a British victory there would be
decisive, while complete British defeat
in Natal would have DISASTROUS conse-
quences not easily 70 be estimated.
TT seems. difficult, in view of the STRAIT.
egy accepted at the war Office as well as
At Eapetown, to beaieve that General But.
Ter is; to allowed once more to attack Z
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-02
THE FORCES UNDER
LORD DUNDONALD.

position with less than the numerical sll.
pe1iority Of three to one, which tacticians
commonly think necessary for such q
task. 1t is hardly Ineligible that hi
should attack again without being rein.
forced.
apparently, however, a third attempt
will be made without loss of time. In.
deed, it seems probable that the move.
ment is NOW in progress. We must hope
that the splendid bravery of our men
will be rawrded by success. When Mr.
Churchill says that the public must
nerve themselves he probably means
prepare our countrymen at home FOL
heavy losses in the coming battle"
Winston ChurchiDrs dispatch from Pie
termartizburg, in addition Ito details re-
specting the position on the Tugela, gives
most Interesting survey of the general
position. He says: These most serious
attacks upon the war department appear
unjust. The great army in Africa is of
the finest quality, beautifully organized
and equipped in all details and has excel
lent artillery. The Boer guns are few
but splendid and are cleverly handled.
The Beers can find the range of moving
targets at 1000 yards, often at the first
shot Of our guns. We cannot explain
how"
In an interesting comparison of Brit
ish and Boer methods of warfare, as H.
lustrated during the battle of Spdon Kop,
showing how the British troops were
"cramped, mixed and disorganized," and
how the machinery of control was shat
tered" he says: This would not have
affected the Beers. each of whom in pur-
suance of a general resolve either to
hold or to evacua'te a position would
have acted individually and quite inde-
pendently OF officers 1t was a case of
a pack OF hounds against a flock of sheep.
But the next morning the British bat
talions were again collected and solid,
showing the advantage of discipline. A
similar loss would have disheartened the
Beers and have caused general trek.
Herein hes our expeota tion Of ultimate
success. The British have great recu-
perative powers. The Beers have none.
The war, therefore, is brought nearer an
end even by unsatisfactory operations"
Mr.. Churchill, who anticipates that
the consequences Of the war will not
be altogether evil, as there will be
great increase Of respect between COM
and contempt, the former wedge
of cleavage, will be gone forever" recalls
the American civil war and says that
union is never born without travail and
after the refining flames have cooled, we
shall find the pure gold of a more har-
monious system. Let Great Britain
persevere"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-02
Opening Of 1900 Campaign

New York. Fe,. "A special to the
World from Concord N. H., says: At an
informal conference held in Portland be-
tween VIM. J. Bryan and his prominent
supporters. 1t was decided that his east
ern trip had proved great success and it
was resolved that the trip should be con-
sldered as opening the great campaign Of
1900. Among those who helped to arrive
at this conclusion were Mr.. Bryan, ex-
Governor Altgeh, Congressman Lentz of
Ohio. Colonel Dmnkwater and Colonea
Charles D. Lewis OF Massachusetts, T. T..
Norris. member Of the national commit.
tee from Now Hampshire. Henry McClel-
land, prominent Democrat Of Belfast.
Me-; Frederick Plaisted Of Augusta. son
OF Ex-Governor Plaisted, and members Of
the state committees Of Maine. Mapsa-
chIsetts and New Hampshire.
The campaigning will be renewed Inn.
mediateiy in the western and northwest
ern states. As soon as Mr.. Bryan ends
his present eastern trip in New Jersey
next week. he will start for Texas and
rejoin his wife and children. He will
rest for few weeks and will be ready
Tor the national battle.
SWI. ASS9cAus ia Varying OuI the Ol4n0
agreed upon LETT Mr.. Bryan's party ana
will proceed 10 Chicago. II there be no
change in the programme ne win open
the nsht in the northwest within 10 dayv.
Mr.. Bryan and Ex-Governor AItgeld. in
their consultation with the eastern asem.
bers of the national committee, found ont
that the eastern men were all In f,vor OF
holding an early convention. T. ear
Her the better was the sentiment L-o axht
out at Boston and Portland.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-02
Democratic Petition.

Frankfort. Feb. 2.-The democratic
members Of the legislature today filed
a lengthy petition in the Franklin circuit
court. asking for immediate injunction m
Joining and restraining Governor Tay.or
and all others from removing or attempt
ing to remove the legislative body from
Frankfort and also from preventing by
force the plaintiffs from entering the
state house.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-02
Taylor Is Recognized.

Washington, Feb. 2-After a cabinet
meeting the following statement was
made: 1.-The president and cabinet decid-
ed that no case has yet arisen to Justify
the Intervention of national government
in Kentucky and has so iuformed the
governor.
Some significance may attach to the use
of the word governor" in this state
ment, inasmuch as the reply was directed
to Taylor.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-02
W Suit for Injunction Filed
by Democrats.
ALL GATES WERE CLOSED
That Lead to the Capitol Build
ing, but Not in Time to
Prevent This Action.

Fra natfort, KY, Feb. 2-Governor Tay-
lor this morning ordered that nobody be
admitted to the grounds of the capitol
under any circumstances. The passes
(which heretofore have entitled the hold
ers to go through the lines were taken up
! when presented. The object of the new
order Is to prevent any civilian from
serving any legal papers upon him.
1t Is the intention of the democrat ts to
secure an injunction restraining Taylor
interfering in any way with the meetings
OF the legislature and enjoining him and
Lieutenant Governor Marshal from exer-
cising the functions of state officers.
| The democratic plan is to make for
NAL demand for admission to the legisla-
tive halls in the state house every day.
AS on yesterday they will be denied ad-
mission by the militia, all of which with
the exception two companies from Bar
boursville will remain here. These two
companies have been ordered to London
for the meeting OF the legislature there
next Tuesday.
Taylor gives no intimation Of abroga-
ting hits proclamation calling for the leg
islature to assemble at London. He is
making all arrangements for the session
there. Many republicans went home last
night and this morning, all intending to
go to London Monday.
1T Is probable a quorum will not be
present at the opening session of the leg
islature," said Representative Yarberry.
but there will be before Tuesday night.
OF that can est assured"
He spoke with great confidence and
created the impression that appears to
he prevalent that the republicans have
sonnet thing in reserve.
Governor Taylor has been served with
notice for injunction to restrain him
from Interfering with the action of the
legislature and TO prevent him from
holding session of the Legislature at
London.
Service was secured despite the most
stringent orders to the sentries to allow
nobody to pass in or out of the capitol
grounds. Orders to this effect We're given
early in the morning but were revoked
later and those having passes were allow
ed free access to all parts Of the capitol
square.
AS soon as word was brought to Taylor
that the petition for the injunction had
been filed the orders were renewed but
they were not renewed quick enough. |
AlonZo Walker, the stenOgrapher of the /
democratic attorneys. gained entrance to
the grounds before the renewal of the orr
der and watching his chance pinned a
copy of the notice on the door of the ex-
ecutive mansion, which action constitutes
a legal notice to Taylor. Walker was at
once placed under arrest and is now in the t
guard house. 1t Is announced that a
special session of the Legislature will be |
held at o'clock in the Capitol hotel and /
there are rurnors that all those who take /
part i'm the meeting will be placed under
arrest and taken to London. No con- |
firmation Of this story can be obtained.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-02
Mafeking Not Relieved.

Lorenzo Marques, Feb "A dispatch
from Gaberones dated January 23rd, des-
cribing reconnaissance of some of Colo
mel Plumer's forces around the Boer
Lager southwark, seems to dispose of
the story that Mafeking has been relieved.
On that date. the Rhodesians captured
two Transvaal flags and drove off the
Boer outposts before returning to Gaber-
ones.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-02
Black and Fancy
Hosiery

For Women and Children
Some more odds and ends Of good Hoo
siery that we want to close out. The
gooos are sufficiently attractive at all
umes' but We cut the price to make them
more so. 1
WOMEN'S HOSIERY
Black Cashmere Hose, high spMced heel
ana double SOLE all sizes; regular 800
Value... 80. -. -. -. -. go,
Only 7sc pair
Fancy Tartan Cashmere Hose. extra
nne quality. but not all sizes; regular
$l.5O Values. =. 49,. -.
Only soc pair
Black Jersey Ribbed Leggings, hand-knit
values to &c.,. 49,.
Only soc pair
Misses Black Jersey Ribbed Leggings.
all slzes... -. -. 80. -. -.
Only 2Sc pair
Black Ribbed Cashmere Hose.
Only 75c pair
Black Ribbed Cashmere Hose, merino
heel and toes, sizes to 81. inclusive.
Only soc pair
Black Cashmere Hose, merino heels and
toes, sizes to 91a inclusive; regular $50
Vafues.. -. -. -. -. ...
Only 7sc pair
Boys Black Ribbed Cashmere Bicycle
Hose, sizes to 10; values to $125 ,
Only 7sc pair
Misses Ribbed Black Cashmere Hose.
double knees. sizes 6 to 8; regular val
ues I5c... -. -. -. -. 80. ...
Only soc pair
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-02
Another Assassination.

Middlesboro. KY, Feb. at is reported
here that William Wright, ex-member of
the Kentucky legislature and prominent
democrat, was assassinated at BooIe's
Fork. No particulars are available.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-02
COebel'S Condition.

Frankfort, KY. Feb. 2.-Governor Goe-
bel passed a comfortable night and was
somewhat better this morning.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-02
Bonnie
Black Silks

Several Times during the past few dav.
many inquiries have been made for lust
such high grade Silks as we have iusn
received. Now you will find here the
rarest values in o
BLACK TAFFETA SILKS
% inches wide a S5c
BLACK TAFFETA SILKS
"a inches wide at 81. 90
BLACK TAFFETA SILKS
q inches wide at 81 25
CREAM TAFFETA SILKS
20 inches wide at 81. 90
WHITE TAFFETA SILKS
20 inches wide at 81 90
Good wine needs no bush neither do
these Silks require any words of conn
mendatlon. See them and try them, it
Jou want then: you'll buy them. =
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-02
Two New Supporters
The "tIookon"

Hose Supporters, no safety pins, but,
tons or belts required. The best thing
ever devised and the most satisfactory.
Fasten on lower hook of corset Top Of
satin with silk web elastic, frilled edge
in red. Tight blue, pink. orange and black.
The newest out. Only soc each.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-02
The Ideal"

Skirt and aist Supporter, made Of Ger
man silver, the best, safest and most
stylish appifiiance ever invented. Pre-.
vents sagging of skirts and the bagging
of basQues. 1t holds skirts together
without hooks and eyes. One set, con-
tanning pieces sufficient for three skirts,
for 25c
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-02
WRAPPERS

The happiest combination of comfort
and style, cut down to price that pre-
cludes no one from making a selection, no
mater how low the state of her purse.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-02

Made of fine French Flannel, in dark
blue black and white, fancy red stripes
and fancy plaids. prettily trimmed with
black velvet ribbon. all Sizes. -. 49,.
$3.50 and $40 values, Ss.os
Wrappers made Of dark co4ored Calico,
in fancy stripes and figures, cut full
size with Vatican back, fitted waist
lining and roll collar. trimmed narrow
braid. al sizes; regular price 81. -. :.
Only 7Sc each
Heavy Fhnnelette Wrappers. with full
front. Vatican back with back strap.
fitted waist Innings, new sleeves. full
skirt with fOunce. pointed sleeve caps.
collar. cuffs and yoke trimmed with
DrdlO...
Only s.. SO ea. b
At . HENNESSY'S
Butte, Mont
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-02-21
Experience Under Fire.

One of the ladies who went out to
see the fighting at Ladysmith has de-
scribed that experience in a lively let
ter. A shell landed not many hundred
yards away, and she ran to get piece
of it.
''Off l scampered. Spoke to the first
soldier | came to. He said: Come
with me: | can warn you In time to
clear before another comes So went
gayly, talking away. Another soldier
said: Here comes another and be
fore we had time to think the awful
booming and shrieking came-and |
wish you could have seen your younger
sister. | just shut my eyes tight and
chung to a barbed-wire fence, and whis-
pered: Good God" 1t exploded about
twenty feet away; perhaps not so
much; the earth shook under me, and
my legs felt hot all over
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-02-21
His Time to Fight,

when General Grant was presi-
dent" said Washington man, "a GER
tain friend of his came out of the west
to see him. One day, just after leaving
the White House, this friend fell in
with n fellow westerner in the White
House grounds, and heated encounter
took place, which suddenly terminated
by the generals friend knocking the
other man down and out
The matter was hushed up, but the
general, naturally indignant, called his
friend to account, saying: John, you've
treated me and the office hold with
much discourtdsy. Why did you do
such th!ngT
well, it was this way, general re-
piled the now thoroughly penitent one.
You know there was bad blood be-
tween us, and he had set all sorts of
stories going about me. Just after
leaving you | ran into him, and he at
once accused me of doing certain
thing. AS 1t was lie l only laughed
at him. Then he accused me of some
thing else, and that being also lie
jeered at him again. but his third accu-
satlou was true, and, by CAD, sir.
couldn't stand that, so | Knocked him
down. New York Tribune.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-02-21
INTERIOR or THE TOWER.

block before another was permitted to
enter the same block. But as time in
terval and not space interval was the
unit Of safety between running trains,
obviously 1t didn't protect.
In the telegraphic block system the
operator is supposed to keep his signal
set at danger" until notified that the
train had passed into block ahead.
But there is nothing to prevent a
clear" signal being shown through
mistake or carelessness. This is more
or less overcome In the automatic"
system, by which the passing of the
train Itself into the next block sets the
signal at clear. 1t Is necessary, how
ever, TO allow the following train to
proceed after time even against a
danger signal; for it is impossible to
know whether the signal indicates dan
ger because a train remains in the
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-02-21
ApecuIlnr Dutch Custom.

The four Sundays OF November are
observed as fete days in Holland. They
are known by the curious names Re
view, Decision, Purchase and Posses
sion, and all refer to matrimonial af-
fairs, November In Holland being the
month par excellence devoted to court
ship and marriage, probably because
the agricultural occupations of the year
are over and possibly because the lords
of creation from quite remote antiq-
ulty have recognized the pleasantpess
of having wives to cook and cater for
them during the long winter.
On Review Sunday everybody goes
to church, and after service there is a
church parade In every village, when
the youths and maldens gaze upon
each other, but forbear to speak.
On Decision Sunday each bachelor
who is seeking wife approaches the
maiden of his choice with n ceremo-
NOUS bow and from her manner of re-
spending judges whether his advances
are acceptable. Purchase Sunday the
consent of the parents Is sought IL the
suit has prospered during the week.
Not till Possession Sunday, however,
do the twain appear before the world
as actual or prospective brides and
grooms.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-02-21

A farmer hired Il man and put him
into his field to work. After awhile the
farmer came along and accosted the
new hand:
= did you see carriage go down the
road awhile agoT'
Eyes, did. One of the bosses was a
gray boss, and the other was roam
and lame in his off Leg"
II thought / heard some men shoot
ing over there on the edge of the
woods" 4ff #tf
Eyes; one OF them was Colonel Jones.
He was the tall one. The second one
was Major Peters, and the third one
was Tom McSnlffer. Colonel Jones
had one of them newfangled breech-
loadin guns what breaks in two"
Ibid you see those wild pigeons fly
over just now?"
"See 'em? Rather. There was 10 of
them. They lit in that old cornfield
down yonder." nf
"Well, you see too much for a man
that Is hired by the day. Here's your
wages. When | want a man to keep
watch of what is going on, I'll send for
you" London Answers.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-02-21

Fawns when first dropped are for
some hours unable to stand. The doe
does not remain beside them, but PAGES
slowly around at considerable dis
lance. Every now and then she gives
little tremulous, bleating call, at sound
Of which the fawn lifts its head and
tries to struggle to its feet. Should a
man or a dog appear meantime the doe
runs away In a straight line, but lag
gingly and hating. as though herself
hurt unto death. When she thinks she
has lured the enemy far enough away,
she gives three great flying leaps. which
take her at once out of sight. and goes
back to her baby upon seven league
boots. But IL left undisturbed she
keeps up the pacing until she sees the
fawn standing. then PAGES daintily
away in a straight line, choosing al
ways the easiest grade. AS she PAGES
she calls family and every now and
then halts. looking over her shoulder
to see IL she Is followed
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-02-21

In no other corporate industry have
organization and efficiency been more
highly developed than in the railroads
IF the United States.
The most perfect illustration of this
s the enormous amount of passenger
.raffic which is safely handled every
year over the thousands of miles of rail
ylrded country. This has become posi-
Die only by the development of a sys-
EN- whereby accountability is clearly
md accurately defined, says the Scien-
life American. Presiding over the
great army employed are men of the
highest order of abillty-men competent
10 deal intelligently with the varied
conditions incident 10 the smooth and
safe movement of trains. The recent
establishment of a schedule of mile
a-mlnute trains between the Atlantic
seaboard and the Rocky Mountains
certainly indicates the utmost conf
Hence by both railway officials and the
travelling public in the devices employ
ed to safeguard traffic
These consist, so far as the public
sees, of what Is known as the block
system" That Is, the entire road is d.
gided into short lengths or blocks mark
al by towers. each under the immediate
charge Of signal operator. Three dis
tinct types of signals are recognized
!. e., Geographic. automatic and manual
controlled, the primary purpose of each
being the same-namely. the protection
of trains from derallraent and collision.
The earliest and now obsolete form was
The time block" in the operation of
which certain interval of time had to
elapse after a train had passed into "A
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-02-21
che Had Her Way.

There Is nothing like a determined
spirit AS the old saying is, 'What
must be done can be done" The trou-
BILE with most of us is that our minds
are only half made up.
A charming old lady called mt a car
penter's shop the other day bearing In
her hand little basket.
Have you comfortable chair in the
shop?" she asked of the carpenter.
"A comfortable chairT he repeated
doubtfnlly.
"Yes," she sweetly said. IL have
come to stay until You have man
ready to go back to my house with me
and do the work you have been prom
Using to do for three weeks. have
brought my luncheon and a book. and
If you haven't comfortable chair III
have the carriage cushions brought in
I'm going to stay here until l get that
man"
The carpenter FASTENED to say that
he could go at once Just as well as not
and the old lady carried him away in
triumph
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-02-21

We do not like TO be told of our
faults.
We do not want to hear references
to occasions when we appeared at n
disadvantage. Yet we deplore the prev
alence of fiattery. We make all man.
ner of fun of our friends who display a
weakness for that social pest. And yet
there are few of us who, IL the fiattery
be not too freely administered, as
with shovel" do not imbibe it greed
lily and pine for more.
Every one remembers the anecdote
of DR.. Holmes when he was enthusi-
astically applauded and to a somewhat
exaggerated length.
Don't you get awfully tired Of this
sort OF thing. DIR. HolmesT"
Not at all" said the dear old man.
frankly. They never clap quite hard
or long enough 10 please me. l pre-
sumo that could stand it for hours"
Montreal Herald.