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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-27
Mr.. HOWELL'S POSITION.

Elsewhere on this page will be found
a letter from Hon. E. B. Howell. Of Butte,
to Hon. Charles Leonard, republican ma
tional committeeman for Montana, dein-
ing the political position Of the ormer
In aligring himself with the republican
party, Mr.. Howell has. taken a step which
cannot fail to elicit a great deal of COM
ment throughout the state. He is not
oniy we'll known as a prominent citizen
and lawyer, but as one of the ablest writ
ers on bimetallism in the west. Few. If
any, have done more for the silver cause
than he.
Some years ago he published a book en-
titled disability and Honesty Of the Sill
yer Dollar" which became a text book
for campaign speakers, and was regard
ed by the leading free coinage advocates
Of the United States as a standard au-
thorfty of it's type. 1t was, in its entirety.
a powerful and convincing argument in
favor of bimetallism, and showed a grasp
of the subject and accuracy Of detail
that could come only from a sincere and
earnest desire to serve the interests OF
the public Like other bimetallists in this
state, who have aligned themselves with
the republican party. Mr. Howell does not
repudiate his views on the silver question,
but he recognizes that circumstances be-
yond his control have forced the free
coinage issue INTO the background, and
that other questions of great public inn
port will command the attention of the
country in the forthcoming campaign
He logically maintains that existing
conditions demand a reform in the local
affairs of this state, and that that reform
can come about only through the efforts
Of the republican party. His statement to
the effect that M%ontanians have lost sight
of the necessity for good local govern
ment, in the desire to n national
affairs, is directly to the point. Fortu-
nately, recent events have had a ten
dency to awaken the public to the idea
! that the first duty Of the patriotic Mon
tanian is to Montana. To see to it that
the state is redeemed from corruption and
political s%kullduggery and official neglect
and fraud in high places, in the bounden
duty of every man who loves the state Of
his adoption and who wishes to see our
splendid commonwealth crowned with
glory and her people honored by the
world. Mr.. Howell has taken the only
step left open to the high-minded, pa.
triotic CITIZEN; and tina his exampl will
be emulated all over the state cannot for
one moment be doubted.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-27

Some time ago when the Inter Noun
Mr.. Marcus Daily was ill, the Standard
flew into a great rage and accused this
paper Of trying to injure that gentleman
by false statements. Yesterday Mr.,
Daily swore that he had been sick most
of the time and had paid but little at
tention to the Clark matter. AS usual.
the Inter Mountain was right and the
Standard wrong.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-27

The democratic papers of the east con-
strue the naming of such a late late as
July 4th for the national democratic
convention as an evidence of the decline
favored a convention in mid winter. and
when the national committee refused to
listen to such a proposition, he modified
his claims and asked for the c~onsidera.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-27

Though several very able political sci
no one has as yet been able to explain
how the democratic party in Butte was
able to cast more votes in several Of the
phenomenon must take it's place among
the miracles.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-27

The editor Of the Miner wants some
body to invent a key-hole that will stay
in it's place and be easily found after 2
o'clock in the morning. 1t is to be re-
GREETED that our contemporary a be
come dissatisfied with the existing order
of things. He should climb in through
the window.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-27

The Anaconda Standard announces it's
willingness to swear to it's circulation,
in order to verify it's claims. No doubt
of that. If there is anything that outfit
will not swear to, in order to score q
point it has not as yet been discovered.
The senatorial case is ample evidence on
that point.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-27

After all it is merely a question of de-
gree. Clark gave away $3.50, 900 and does
not know what vas done with the money.
Daily gave away $25, 200 and is likewise
innocent of it's whereabouts.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-27

It has often been remarked as a mar
vel that throughout all the bitterness
displayed by the rival democratic fac
lions in this state NO one has bee killed.
This is easily accounted for. however.
No one has tried to bride Judge PlgOtt.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-27

tfon Of dates early in May or June. Every
week that i%ntervenes before that convo-
cation of Jeffersonians weakens the grip
of the Nebraskan upon his party and
widens the possibility of q new Moses
springing up from the bullrushes on the
political Nile of the democracy.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-27

The president pro TEN of the state
senate was practicing up for a guber-
material nomination, when the lieutenant
governor returned and took the affairs
of state out of his hands. IS
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-27

General Nolan's prospective race for
congress this fall has encountered q
handicap in advance. It is doubtful II
even his brogue will save him this time.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-27
ON PRIVATE BUSINESS BENT.

Lewhstown journal: They have been
putting the temperance screws on in
one place in Maine lately Oh. yes, I
xmow. they have beer pUtinH them ON
IN several places. BUT 1 am only think
dnc of this one place.
NOW, the screws were on so tight in
this place that the 'diatribvters" weren't
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-27

The thermometer used by the senate
committee indicates that there wa an
open winter in Helena during the legis-
lative session.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-27

/ Now let the editor of Mr.. Days official
organ take the stand and also swear that
he has no personal feelings against Mr..
olo Al, --
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-27

General Beauregard attracted c0nsid-
cradle attention during the civil "a but
general Boer regard attracts little at
tention at the present time.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-27

Parties who send in queries as u the
"out' look for Clark should make their
meaning plain. If he remains In there
doubtless will be an "in'' ovation.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-27

The hardware business In Washington
ought to be booming. Look at the num-
her of lies that have been nailed!+ y
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-27

In recognition of the services rendered
by the colonial troops Lord Roberts ha
given to Colonel Brabant, Of Brabant'
Horse, the focal, temporary ran Of brig
adler general.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-27

The investigation made Corbett sick,
and he took to the water. others. are
about to take to the woods.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-27

Sir Bryan Leighton. who is 10Y in
South Africa, la an effigy Of President
Kruger made by a blacksmith before
leaving his home in Shropshire, and for
several days used it as a target for shoot
ing practice.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-27
FANFE'S PATHWAY.

= James Walker OF Wilmington, N. c.,
has signified his intention of presenting
"a $4,000 hospital to that city.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-27

f The house in which John Ruskin wa
born is still in existence. It is an UMPIRE
tentious building in a quarter Of Londo
now given over to cheap lodging house.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-27

Senator Harris, a member of the COM
mittee on privileges and elections, rarely
speaks out in meetings. Days pass with-
out a comment falling from the lips Of
the Kansas statesman. He Is said to be
wen taciturn among his close friends.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-27

airy while east, but also try his hand on
a cork occasionally.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-27

The duke OF Roxburghe Is n Of the
most popular young officers inthe guards.
He ome of a noted fighting race, is de-
voted to his profession, and his brother
and heir, Lord Alastair Innes-Ker, has
followed his footsteps. as the third BROTH
err hopes to do in time. Roxburghe will be
"a next July n Marlborough is %.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-27

The Sheridan Chinook thinks that Gov
ernr r Smith may not only draw his SAL
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-27

Uncle Abner. did you enjoy staying {
that big hotel i'm town ?"
Gee guess SO; I rid up an down
that there iron fire escape all day IL
nothVn' ."-Detroit Free Press.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-27

what is your waist measure ?" asked
her dearest friend.
Really. I've forgotten replied the de-
mure little maiden. For a moment she
was buried in thought. Then, turning to
her escort, she asked:
Harold. how long Is a mans arm. any,
way?"-Chicago Post,
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-27

Ernest circuit, who once saved the life
Of Alexander H., Of Russia, has lately
been discovered diving in dire poverty in
Havre. Groult disarmed the Pole who
attempted to shoot the czar at the Long
;champs races in 1867. For this act he re-
sceived 500 in gold and a handsome min
iature Of the car and czardna.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-27
LIGHTS AND sIDELIGHTs.

IT am afraid some Of my constituents
don't think as much of me as I'd like to
have Them" said the congressman.
I'm afraid they DON'T
n do they say anything?'
mo. I wish they would. Then maybe
we could have them locked up on a
charge of profanity Wa Star.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-27

Shea married couple should pull to-
gether like a team OF horses.
He-Yes, and they probably would If
like a team OF horses they had but one
tongue between them.-Chicago News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15
thank" WHITE DEAD.
He Began His Career as Negro Min
strel Nearly Forty y ears Ago.

Windsor, Feb. l4.-Azro White. known
familitry throughout New England as
Hank" White, died to-day of heart fail
urc aztec sickness of few hours iIe
was about IS years old. Nearly 80 years
ago he b San his career as negro min
strel and probably no man in the business
was ever more popular and caused more
hearty laughs.
BILLY Birch. of the old san Francisco
Mnstrels and Hank White might have
been twins as far as locks and acting ON
the stage were concerned. Mr.. White was
member of old Whttemore and Clark ;
minStrcls for thirty years and since the
death of his old chum, partner and fellow
toWnsman, George NJ Clark, he has not
been travelling in any company but his
services have been in frequent demand
from local shows in towns where he is
known and also as an auctioncer in which
capacity he won a great reputation. lie
was of "A genial happy temperament and
had enjoyed good health up TO the time of
his sickness lie leaves a widow and an
adopted son. a iewrler in Enfield, y. H.,
Edward Whit" of Boston and Rev. Homer
White of Randolph aSe brothers. The FUN
cral will hc held at Felchvile on Friday
at ! y. III.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15
ENGLISHMAN SHOT AS A SPY.
He Had, in His Capacity as Lighthouse
Keeper, Given Information to Beers.

London. Feb. 1.-THE Herald corrcspon-
dent at Durham tells Of the execution Of
an English Nghthous' keeper, who was a
spy in the service Cf the Beers. one day
while "A troopShp was passing a hish
promitory on which the lighthouse Was
situated. an officers attention was at
tracted 10y singular h'liograph signal
being made on the other side of the light
house. The keeper WAS watched md IL
was found by tn use of the ordinary
hcliograph code that he sgudllcd To az
complices on a mountain some distance
away, each new arrival of troops, each
movement in port, and the number Of
men, cannon and horses embarked. These
messages were repeated from post TO post
and reached Boer headquarters on the
Tuguela river in two OF three days and
this had been going on for some time or
since the outbreak OF the war
The keeper eventually confessed that he
was paid $500 for each telegram ana he
fore the beginning of operations had lo-
CciNcd SI5cO on account Ills gull, was
proved by examination of his account at
tho Transvaal National bank, which has
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15
ICE GOES OUT OF CONNECTICUT,
River Clear From Bellows Falls South
A New Pier Demolished.

Bellows Falls. VT, Feb. 1.-THE ice
went out of the Connecticut for some dis
tance north OF here last night ana tho
river is now clear from Bellows Falls
south. \ boat house belonging to the
Cartcen club and several boats Werc
carried out new pier, nearly COM
pleted, at the head of the canal. was de-
mpiished, tho hrcakwatcr torn from it's
mooliuss, filling the canal with floating
ice. None of the paper mills are running
to-day The low,ands are flooded and
many of the river roads are impossible.
At Mount Holly cakes Of ice Were washed
on the railroad tracks and at Gassett's
the ice was forced through the bridge.
The water this morning is the highest it
has been at this time for many years. but
is now falling rapidly and no further trou-
ole is anticipated.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15
THE WINOOSKI ROSE 20 FEET.
Meadows and Cellars Flooded at Wa
terbury-Two Derricks Washed Away.

Waterbury. Fen. H.-Thc water i'm the
Winoosk river Tuesday evening was
about twenty feet above its ordinary
level oVerliowiug meadows and filling sew
cral cellars. The first floor of the house
owned by Henry Marshall on Union street
was covered with water from the Thatcher
Brook. No serious damage was done eX-
ccpt at Bolton Falls. one of the large
derrick engines and two derrcks were
washed down srenm, and the bridge oVet
the river washed away. About eleven
o'clock the electric lights at tho vii age
went out and it was rumored that the dam
had broken. 1t was afterward lcJcned that
The engine had to be shut down owing to
the electric light wires at the fall becom-
ing cntangIcd with the wires OF one OF
the dcrricks making a short circuit Tn"
loss at tho falls will amount to about
81 500
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15
IMPORTANT RAILROAD RUM0R.
Report That the Canada Atlantic Has
Been Sold to the Grand Trunk.

Swautoa, Feb. IA report has reached
here that the Grand Trunk has bought
the Canada Atlantic. but it is not general
ly credited The Canada Atlantic recently
acquired terminal here, running over
Central Vermont iron from Alhurgn to
Swanton, The line extends to Ottawa
aud Parry Souud ana has connections by
boat with all lake ports. The road would
make a valuable feeder for the new Rut-
nd-Canadiau. Ii the report is true this
sale is an important move In the con-
test being waged between the Vanderbilt
and Grand Trunk systems.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15

Mrs Newman, widow of the late Bishop
John p. Newman has offered TO give SS0,-
600 of the $4,000 toward lifting the debt
from the First Methodist Episcopal
church of Omaha, prov iding the congrc ga
ton furnish the remainder ana name the
church THE Newman Memorial Church."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15

climb on to the load when in motion and
slipped under the rear sled.
LINCOLN.
Harley Narney left town Monday for A.
bdnY. a. y, where he intends to attend
the business College for the next six
months.-A. ~ Green and wife attended
the funeral of Il relative in Munkton Sat
urday.-S Spencer Wright of New Haven
has been engaged to run the creamery
here this season.. G.. Elliot and family
of Shelburne were guests of G. c. Lees
family this week.-EVcrett Tlathorne and
wife of New Haven visited at g. c. Ices
over SundaY.-Edgar Haywood Of Bellows
Falls and his mother. Mis-. Agnes Haywood
OF MiddlcburN were in town to attend the
funeral of Charles Haywood. Elmer Hey
wood arrived from New orleans Satur-
day night and the remains of his father
we're Inferred in the Lee cemetery Sunday
aftcrnoOn.-Charlcs IicNwoCd, whose
death occurred February q, had lived in
this town something over hftN years. In
lN52 hc was united in marriage TO Lydia
brstol of Panton. by whom he had 1--WE
sons. OF his whole family only two sons
survive him. Charles of this town and
Elmer of New York. Mr. iIeywood was
Il good citizen and had been a member of
the Christian church many years and was
faithful attendant upon its services.
His funeral was held at the Union church
ot fhc arrar,,,.n.,,ts and nv NJ x
1Io,c conductel ,l.n s.r,iros ,Ibc Lror,rs
,.ar. ms son churIcs 1ds oraudson ia
cav urvwond and nrnhcvs Y ~ and "
: Nnrpan NIu.ic ,y.s ru,ni.bcd bv .,
rr,attottn rormo.nd or Ntrs Irth,,,
Lrov-n Mis- nis .,r,crt IL q ana \
N sargent. swim Norpn, was orrrnist
'rhe intcrm,nt vns ,ostnonod ia await tho
arrival Of his SON t,.nInr who hnd honn
.u,nnoncd rrom Nrvv Orleans -1'ho c,,,,-
cnrts cnr,ruet.d bt T. ~ 1ar,..on fnr ,hn
borrnt nr tb. Iitr.,r, v.ero ,v.u nt,,rdnJ
and roye cxcaIl,nt satisfn,.ion rhev
shovy,d AIR tarLsor,e abili,v .s an in
The singers. Thiriv-Eyo dollars was real
lzed-M the meeting Of Mount Abraham
the following officers were inssailod bv f.,
D. Charles purinton. c. T. David Nor
rili. Y. r.. Hattie Eicknen: p. &. r. Ar
thur Narrcv: secretary. Mabel pur,nton:
assistant secretary. Myrtle Grown. r.. s.
M1bcl ESTES: trcas,1rer. Hahlon Purint on :
clanllip. NJ. ". Hale: ~. VIII Brittc1:
H. NJ. Edna Bristo1.-Niss Addio Farr ha ,
returned from a stay Of several week in
Fitchburg. Mass.-G. A Draper returned
saturday from a six weeks visit with
friends in Boston LINN and vicinity
Mrs sarah \. di,I ven; to Bristol Satur-
dav where she will spend "A few weeks
with her daughter Mr.. W. +. Hanks.
NEW HAVEN
". J. Peck is seriously iil-Madur Erl-
nell OF burlington WAS in town last week.
y. q. Squlcr has rented tn" Bruu u
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15

a branch at Durham ana which had paid
him the money lie was a full-brcd Eng
lishman, GO years old and had been cm-
poycd in tho lighthouse for "A long time.
His wife and five children would not uo-
lovc in his guilt and painful scene
took place when he was transferred ON
board "A man-of-war, where he was shot.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15
SHOR NJ.

quite Il delegation attended the lecture
by Prof w NJ. r. French in Orwell Sat-
drday evenlng.-Thursday the Won ms
Missionary meeting will be held in the
basement Of the church at o'clock, sub
jrct. "The Old and the New Japan" Sup
per served at $50 O'Clock, to which all
are cordially invited.-A barrel of clothing
is to be packed for Dorchester Academy,
Macintosh. Ga.-February - the Chris
tian Endeavor society will give d Wash
inGton reception with a colonial pro-
grammc.-St. GeneVieve church holds a
fair in Academy hall this wcok--Capt.
Lincoln Of Boston was at the Bissell over
SUNDAY.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15
GEN. FENCH sGEzEs DEKIL's DRIFT

London. Feb 14-lt Is Officially anuoun-
cod that the British cavalry division uudnr
Cen French ON Monday, Feb. f., s,iz 1t
the crossing of Rcit river at DokiI Drift
on the cast bank, on which the sixth dud
seventh divisions arc now Campod.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15
l'ERRISBIR RG.

Nicholas Douglas died last week at his
son Josophs house, where he has made
his home for the past IL years. lie was
over 90 years of age. The funeral VAS
held at the house and the remains were
buried in tho Gage cemctcry.-Nis Mel
lie j. Higgins lost her watch last week
between her home and the school house.
Mrs. Albert Nichols is very sick. All
Of Austin r.. Booths family are sick. -
Mrs. ]. O. Walkcr is siok
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15
GRANVILLE.

The Granville Dramatic club presented
the four act drama, "Unclc Josh" at
lower village hall Saturday. The hall was
filed and all pronounced il a decided sue
cess. s.-E n. Iiemenway and W. j. Hall
were in Warren the first of the week.
Quite a number from this town went 10
tho ball At Ro9heSssr Tuesday evening"
Al BrtTys has . very sore hand, causr d
by sticking q nail into lt-Dora Hubbard
has returned to her homo in Masseua, y.
N.--'Hhc Granville Dramatic club 30 %
West Braintree Thursday night, feD. h.
Orlando Abel Is victims in the north
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15
BREAD LOAF.

Ernest Damon Is quite sick at the home
of his parents.--Louisa Kirby Is on the
sick liSt-R. j. Bccmau from New Hay, n
was in town receutly.-Mary Kirby, who
has been spending several days with
friends in Rochester has returned home
ADDISON.
Thc dance at the town nan was a very
pleasant party, Friday evening the 9th.
Forty couples were in attendance. Loyal
Smith returned to his home in Chicago
III. tho 18th inst after visiting friends IN
this place several WeokS.-Thcre viii he
an oyster suppc, Feb. 10Th, at tho Baptist
church.-Alice Gregory is AT home with
her mother-Cyrus Norton Is sick with
whooping couGh.-l1dith Spooncr is quite
sick with scarlet fcVcr.--Mrs. George Ros-
coo is convalcscent, and Mrs. II. II. White
is bettO.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-03-29
Winter Violets.

Early last summer cold frame was
planted with young violets of the single
California variety. The soil at the Ex
pertinent Station is a moderately rich
loan, and the frame is in we'll drain
ed place, with southern exposure, pro-
tected from the north winds by steep
bank. During the summer the plants
were watered and hoed, but were given
no special care. By autumn they had
made vigorous growth, completely
hiding the soil with their leaves, though
planted ten inches apart. When frosty
weather came the bed was protected
with hotbed sash, and all during the
winter it has given an abundance OF
large, long stemmed blossoms. During
severe weather the sash has remained
on. all day, but on all but the coldest
days air has been admitted by raising
the sash at one side during the heat of
the day. Little watering has been nee
essary, because of the frequent rains.
Anyone may have violets throughout
the winter at very little trouble or ex-
pense except the first cost of frame and
plants. The single varieties succeed
better in cold frames than the double
kinds, and the California seems the best
variety bearing large flowers and leayes.
CHARLES A. KEFFER.