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Diverted to Milk River,

The United States government proposes
to turn the water of the St. Mary from
where ii leaves the lake, and carry it over
this low divide into the north folk of Milk
river. This fork flows in a northeasterly
direction and also crosses the Canadian
line, but comes back into the United States
at a point about one hundred miles to the
east OF the first crossing. 1t is proposed
to tap this north fork before 1t crosses into
Canada and turn the waters OF the st.
Mary once more to the east, thus reaching
the south fork Of Milk river. This process
must be again repeated. for the south fork
also takes a turn into Canada before find
ing Its way into eastern Montana. When
the water is diverted from this south fork
1t is carried by an artificial water way to
the head waters of Sage creek. which
stream reaches the lower MIX river and the
Missouri entirely through American terri
DRY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-23

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Canal of Il Hundred Miles.

This enterprise involves a canal hun
dred miles. more or less in length. though
much actual work Is avoided along the
route by taking advantage of natural water
courses as has been described. The cost
of this work is at present Indefinitely known
though it might be said that two million
dollars would probably go a long way to-
ward carrying out the plans already made.
The purpose of the diversion of the water
of st. Mary river is to revivify American
streams which now No the SOUTH all of
which in this section Of the country are
nearly bone dry at the season of the year
when water Is needed for irrigation pur-
poses. .. &
There is no limit to the land which would
be open TO settlement by the construction
of this canal. except the amount of water
which could be secured The land In this
part of Montana is a c""p, rich, alluval
soil. enormously productive. and not far
from one of the great trans-continental
railways The climate is not severe and the
snow fall is very light.
The purpose of the canal would be not only
to furnish water directly for irrigation. but
to give perpetual life: to a hundred little
streams. which are not now sufficiently
strong to stand the long season Of drought
and cloudless skies,
The Milk River Valley.
The valley of Milk river is famous in the
history of the cattle business IN the north
west. For mile after mile the ranch
stretches out, covered with the most nutri-
tious grasses, but as such large part of
this country is absolutely destitute of
water it has been impossible in the past to
fully utilize its magI iticent resources. Such
water as there is is full of alkill. the solu-
ton often being SO strong as to be fatal to
man and beast.
There have been attempts made here at
colonization. with disastrous results. This
country has always been tempting field
for the new settler for there are thousands
of acres of unpre-empted government land
standing ready for the pillow, and nothing
has prevented its being comparatively
thickiy settled except this terrible lack of
water. .
Canadian Subsidy.
The Canadian government, recognizing the
value of its portion Of these prairies, has
given to private corporation grant of
5000 acres Of land near Alberta a. q con-
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The St. Mary River Project.

side of this divide heads the north fork OF
Milk river. which is of the Missouri river
drainage. The St Mary, after crossing the
line into Canada, flows into Hudson bay
Thus this low divide to the east is really
the highest point between the watersheds
of the Canadian and the American system
of rivers
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15
FALLEN HEIR
TOT FORTUNE
John F. Kirby Formerly Of
Butte Gets $4,000.
HAD QUITE A CAREER
Was a Public Singer and Was Arrested
On a Charge of Vagrancy-
Went to Denver.
HAD QUITE A CAREER

Another man whom Butte can claim
as one of it's temporary children has fall
en- heir to a fortune and the haunts that
once knew him will probably know him
no more. His name is job T. Kirby.
He will be remembered as a singer who
about two or three years ago amused
audiences in various places in Butte. He
was quite popular in the circle in which
he moved.
Butte was not the only Montana town
in which his dulcet voice was heard. He
paid his respects to the cracker city.
Great Falls, Anaconda and Missoula.
spending some time in each. 1t is said
that while in Butte he was suspected of
being a PinkertOn detective and was ar
rested on an allegation of vagrancy, but
escaped with his voice and two unpunch-
ed numbers ON his meal ticket. OF his
good fortune the Denver News of the
18th says:
"John F. Kirby, who has been singing
in various resorts of Denver for sew
eral months, is the heir to a large estate
left by Father Kelly Of New York. The
value of the property is nearly 10000.
In settling up the estate it was thought
that Kirby was dead, as he had been
away from New York for three years
without making his whereabouts known.
1.-The wife of the singer arrived in the
city yesterday morning anu pIoCScucu ~
look up her husband. She had heard
from him and expected to be met at the
train. Kirby was not there and his wife
went to the boarding house at 1I67 Logan
avenue, where the couple met. They Will
return to New York to claim the estate.
Upon the supposition that Kirby was
dead his children were put Onward as
the heirs. The will was contested by the
other heirs of the dead priest, n the
case comes up for settlement Wednes-
day. 1t was for the purpose of getting
the power of attorney to push the case
that Mrs. Kirby came to Denver. She in
tended starting for New York last night.
after believing her husband dead for
two years Mrs. Kirby several days ago
received a letter from him. He told her
to address hin in care of Attorney ]. II.
Murphy of this city. and his she did.
Then she came on. Kirby had heard of
the good fortune and had made prepar-
ations to fight for the estate on his w
account. The case will result in the re-
union of the husband and wife in their
good fortune"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15
CITY REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
Butte, Montana. March Z, 1900.

~N
A convention of the republican party
of the city Of Butte. is hereby called to
meet in Sutton's theater, Butte, Mont, on
Monday, March 10Th, at IL o'clock noon.
Said convention is called for the purpose
of nominating One alderman from each
ward of the city to be voted for at the
city election, to be held in Butte, Mon
day, April End, 1900. and for the transact
ton of such other business as may prop
erly come before the convention.
A caucus will be held in each ward on
Thursday, March 18th, 1900, at 1880 %. M,
and a primary meeting in each ward on
Friday, March 18th, 1900. from 5 to 8 D.
M. for the purpose of selecting delegates
to the said convention.
The following are the places selected
for holding the caucus and primary meet
ings.
First ward-John Cannons office No. /,
East Granite street.
Second ward-E. ]. Nichols, Justice.
West Granite street.
Third ward-Tachell's. No. 1870 e. Broad
way.
Fourth ward-Hall Bros. No. 100 Ham
ilton street.
Fifth ward-Bennett Bros. Co., East
Park
Sixth ward-124 South Montana street.
Seventh ward-St. James Hotel,
Eighth ~ward-Corner Main and Por-
phyry streets.
Representation in said convention will
be eight delegates and eight alternates
from each ward in the city OF Butte.
BY order Of the committee,
N. M'DONALD.
w. S. TALLANT, Chairman.
Secretary.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15
IMPROVING DAILY.

The daily improvements of the Butte
MIX Depots delivery service is receiv-
ing the recognition it merits. AS The
advantages Of the Pa~steurizing system
come to be better understood the trade
of this company increases. Those who
shook their heads and questioned the
Judgment of investing nearly $780, 900 in
a milk plant, $4,000 of which was for
machinery to purify and otherwise IA
'%cilitate the handling of this product,
are awakening to the fact that they
were in error The consumer is learn
ing that it costs no more for the high
est standard of purity and excellence
Demonstrating fluids hat in many
cases masqueraded under the name OF
milk. Tickets giving the benefit of cash
discounts car be had from all drivers
in quantities Of 25 cents worth and up
ward.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15
REWARD.

The undersigned will pay the sum ~
twenty-five hundred dollars ($2. 500. ooI -
any person or persons furnishing the IN"
oersigned with information which will lead
to the detection ana conviction Of any
bave heretofore or may hereafter Tres
pass upon n extract and remove ore.
or minerals from any of the underground
workings beneath the surface Of the
P~ennsylvania Lode Claim. Lot No. 17o. n
Silver Bow county. Montana.
BOSTON AND MONTANA CONSnYr.
DATED COPPER AMI Silver MIN
ING COMPANY.
By c. s. Batter7nan. Asst s,nt.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15
DEATH OF GEORGE F. DAY.

Manager Eugene Carroll of the Butte
Water company received a telegram yes
terday afternoon announcing the death
of George F. Day, formerly assistant SUI
perintendent of the Butte Water COM
pany. He retained that position from
1892 to 1899, leaving here last summer for
the coast for the benefit of his health.
During the past winter he has been To-
Cured.
The deceased was about Sc years Of
age. He was married in 1898 to Miss
Carne McLain of Omaha, by whom he
had two children. Mrs. Day and children
are O in Los Angeles, where the burial
will take place.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15
TRY ALIENS FOOTEASE.

A powder to be hcken ino the shoes.
Your feet feel swollen, nervous and hot.
and get tired easily. If you have smart
ing feet or tight shoes. try Aliens Foot
Ease. 1t cools the feet and makes walk
ing easy. Cures swollen, sweating feet.
ingrowing nails. blisters and callous
spots. Relieves corns and bunionsu of all
pain and gives rest and comfort. Try it
today. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores for Csc. Trial package FREE. Ad-
dress, Allan S. Ol1nsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15
FOR A STATE
BALL LEAGUE
MeSSrS Lucas and Phillips Are
at Work.
SUCCESS IN PROSPECT
Meeting Held in Great Falls. Missoula
Already Has a Fair
Start
SUCCESS IN PROSPECT

w. H. Lucas, the head of the move
ment which contemplated the organiza-
ton of a baseball league, left for Mis-
soult last night for the purpose of in
teresting the fans of the Garden City in
league ball. It is thought that Mr.. Lucas
will experience but little trouble, as Mis-
soula is a baseball town. and a letter was
received a few days g from Hugh
Campbell, stating that he had succeeded
in placing $1,000 of the stock of the pro-
posed Missoula baseball corporation.
In the meantime w. E. Phillips, presi-
dent Of the Helena club, and the pros
pective president Of the state league,
went to Great Falls. Where Phillips is,
baseball enthusiasm flourishes. He had
been in the Falls only a few hours when
a meeting was called for the purpose OF
taking steps to secure a membership in
the state league. The meeting was held
last night and it was decided to organize
on the plan adopted by the Helena club
to incorporate a company, and place the
stock. A committee was appointed for
the purpose of soliciting subscriptions to
stock, and the committee was expected
to work today.
Messrs. Phillips and Lucas will UNI
doubtedly succeed in interesting Great
Falls and Missoula in the proposed
league, n after the perfection of the
local organizations a meeting of repre-
sentatives of the four clubs will be called
in either Butte or Helena for the purpose
Of perfecting the league organization.
Application will then be made for admis-
sion into the National association, MEM
bership in which organization will insure
clean, league ball, under the control of
the rules of the national association.
Before Mr.. Lucas left for Missoula last
night he expressed himself in emphatic
terms at Salt Lake and Ogden's repudia-
ton of the interstate league.
I ut was a surprise to me-" said he. II
had the promise of men Of standing, but
they did not live up to their agreement.
The fac of the matter is Utah is too
cheap for league ball, and on Ibis ac-
count they will probably get nothing bet
ter than amateur ball for some years to
come"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15
A OF A PAINTER.

Nelson Cornell, a painter, who has re-
sided in Butte several years. died Of
pneumonia yesterday and the body was
removed from the place where life left it
to Richards undertaking parlors. The
deceased was about Al years old and
was a brother of a young man who
about four years ago suicided via the
pistol route. in a cabin in the southern
part Of the city. Cornell was formerly a
resident Of Deadwood. S. D., having been
one of the first settlers in that section,
and was an artist in his profession. The
body will be buried here.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15
SPRINGS.

Is the leader Of all the hot springs in
the whole northwest. We apologize to none
and acknowledge no superiority. Our
latest improved vapor baths are now in
operation. Give them q trial. Bathers
IN the plunge delight In taking the cold
showers after coming out of the plunge.
We make a speciality Of entertaining
dancing parties. Call up phone 55S.
Stages four times a day. See time card
at Langlois.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15
MASS MEETING OF CITIZENS PAR.
TY OF WALKERVILLE.

A mass meeting of the citizens is here
by called to meet at the city hall on Fri
day the 18th of March at 8 O'Clock d. m.
For the purpose of naming the time
and place of holding the primaries of the
Citizens party and discussing any mat
ters of interest concerning our city gov
erment.
Everybody is requested to be present
and participate in this meeting.
By order of the central committee.
CHARLES BELEY,
Chairman.
JOHN CONNELL,
Secretary.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15

AFTER a days busy toll. nothing brings
better cheer than a bottle ~ M1,nt,ar;s
Superb" beer, noted for its excellence
and strengthening properties. Call up
Butte Brewery. bottling department.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15
STATE NEWS

ElwOOd (Billy) Hoffer of Gardiner was
a passenger o. Wednesdays delayed
train through Livingston on his way
from Washington to Seattle, from which
point he will sail on the 9Th of April on
the mail teamer Bertha for Kadiak
island. n Of the Alutian group. 1t will
be remembered by our readers that Mr..
Hotter left here about the middle Of Mo-
vember last with a carload of elk and
deer for b Smithsonian geological gar
den, n which were safely delivered to
that institution. He has now been sent
by the government to the island above
named as a special agent to secure q
few OF the different species of bear and
other wild animals in that portion of the
world.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15
LADIES

A good remedy, and there 10 not any.
thing on the market that equals French
Tansy Tablets for the relief and cure 5f
painful nj irregular menses. These
tablets q al: e'ostructions. no mat
ter What the cause. Manufactured by A.
A~ugendre. Paris. France. and for sale
oniy by the Newbro Drug Co.. Butte.
Mont. sole agents. Price, e per box:
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15

The McDermott-H. r. Rosenstein,
New York: August Dippell, Portland.
Ore: H. H. Thomas, New York; T. P.
Mcdonald. Bridger; Bert w. Crissey,
Chicago: H. s. Howell, Helena: Frank
Esler, Helena: Willis Wright, Terre
Haute: Mr.. and Mrs. Walter T. Kelley,
Elkhorn; D. c. Anderson, ST. Louis; B.
E~ Palmer. Missoula: p. w. White, Ia
coma: Henry Neill. w. b. Edgar. Helena;
o. Hansen, Denver; John H. Barr. Ithaca,
N. Y; A. Fl. Logan, New York; L. 8.
StOrrS. st. Paul.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15

There will be a mass meeting held in
the Auditorium on Thursday evening,
March 18th, at 8 p. m. for the PURPOSE.
Of nominating candidates for schooi
trustees to be voted for ct the coming
schoo election.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15
WILL GO TO PARIS.

Col. Winfield Scott Keyes. the mining
expert Of California. who is here as a
witness in the mining suits received no.
tice yesterday that he had been APP
pointed delegate to represent the United
States in Paris at the International Con-
gress Of Mines and Metallurgy, which
meets on July 2S next. Mr.. Reyes will
attend.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15
]. D. McCRECOR
VETERINARY SrYp1r4NS

Honorary graduate Of the Ontario Vet
Urinary College. Toronto. Canada. Treats
all diseases Of domesticated animals ac-
cording to scientific principles. Once at
Marlow'e Stables, 1O4 South Main street,
Telephone 293. All cases promptly ct.
Tended to.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15
AT THE HOTELS.

The Butte-E. N. Hoagland, Chicago;
Walter c. Leach. H. H. Keekel. Mime
apolis: w. F. Milliken, Great Falls: G
w. Van Audol, Lewiston; II. w. Martin
Sunset; S. II. Hemenway. San Francisco;
P. w. Roane, Springfield; r. N. Metcalf,
New York: E. D. Weed, Helena; M. Mar
San Francisco: J. M. Bennett, Tenn
pie, Texas; Neil Mcdonald. Garnet: A
c. Gausler, Camden, N. j.; I. N. Rayl
Chicago; II. G. Darrell. New York.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15

Striking battle scenes between the
British and the Beers in the illustrated
London News and Black and White at
The p. O.. News Stand.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15

A very desirable residence furnished or
unfinished, eight rooms. all convent
ences, $4,000 or $47.O0. j. H. Farris &
Bro, 5 Silver Bow block.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15

Sewing machines for rent, by week OF
month. National Undertaking com
pany. II East Quartz.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15

John N. Olson. Music Teacher and Or
chestra. 1876 West Granite.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15

OF Spring goods tor
suits and pants to
measure. Look at EN-. "Prices easy"
G. F. Fisher. Tailor. ITO s. Main street.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15

DR.. German. dentist. ia N. Main.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15

r. II. Kleinschmidt Of Helena has re-
ceived a letter from William German, his
partner at Dawson City. who says that
the town is being rapidly rebuilt. The
recent hre destroyed much Of the bust
ness par of Dawson, but Mr.. Klein
schmidt's interests escaped.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15

Recent letters from southern California
state that Charles w. Price, the we'll
known cattlemall, who has resided in
Fort Benton for more than 20 years past,
has bought an elegant house on one of
the best residence streets of Los Angeles,
and will spend each winter there here
after.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15

First Lieutenant William Brown Of the
Forty-fifth United States volunteers, now
in the Philippines. writes to his mother
in Helena that his health is excellent
Lieutenant. Brown was battalion adju-
tant in the First Montana volunteers,
and before the regiment was mustered
out received a commission in the United
States volunteers on the recommendation
of Governor Smith.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-20
GREENE NOT A CANDIDATE.
THE GENERAL SAYS ANOTHER PRESI-
DENT OF THE COUNTY COMMIT
TEE MUST BE CHOSEN.

General F. V. Greene, president Of the Repub-
lican County Committee. sprung a surprise on
the Executive Committee of the County Com
mittee yesterday afternoon at it's meeting by
giving notice that he would not be candidate
for reelection to the office in which he is gen
orally felt to have done excellent and unselhsh
service His letter to W. Fl. Ten Eyck, chair
man Of the Executive Committee. follows:
Since my return from the West a few days ago I
bers of the Republican County Committee TO vote
for my reelection president at the meeting on
Thursday next After giving the matter the most
careful consideration find that it will be impos,
sibe for me 10 give to the ONCE that close personal
he csT5st 10 fo 2eection and that il will be
necessary for you and the other members Of the
committee to make another choice
In leaving the office Of president desire to thank
you and through you the other members Of the
COMMITTEES for their loyal and hearty support
which closed on November g. BY incessanU hard
work and harmonious cooperation on the part OF
York did its full share in bringing about the
splendid victory of the Republican party and the
election Of President Mckinley and Governor Oden
We all justly take pride in having contributed
TO so glorious result
Mr.. Ten Eyck. who presided in the absence of
General Greene. said:
This certainly r. My fbs is great sunrise ri to me and
Committee Since his return from California I
have seen General Greene several times and not
a candidate for reelection 1t was generally under
stood that he was to be reelected
James W. Perry was elected temporary chair
man, and George r. Manchester temporary Sec
retary OF the County Committee, for week.
and it was decided to adjourn the meeting OF
the County Committee tonight for one week.
When seen last night General Greene said:
There no Interior reasons for my decision not
to be candidate for reelection the greater
part of 1899 to work the Canal Commission and
the greater part of this year % National, State
and local politics. I cannot see my way clear to
give another twelve months TO politics in 1901 and
that Is why told Senator Platt Saturday last
that would not stand for reelection My relations
with Mr.. Platt entirely cordial would have
let the County Committee know OF my intentions
sooner If / had known positively that there a
well defined intention to re-elect me.
The leaders all at sea about General
Greenes successor. Ex-Judge w NJ K. Olcott.
Abraham Gruber George w wanmaker. Cap
tain F. Norton Goddard and others are men
toned.
1t announced that about one thousand
Republicans already had announced an intention
Of attending the Inauguration of Governor OdeIl.
and that the railroads had agreed to charge only
one fare for the round trip.