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Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-21
To ABOLISH
VICE IN BUTTE
A NEW POLITICAL PARTY WAS
FORMED LAST NIGHT BY
CHURCH-GOING FOLKS.
SCORED THE CITY
COUNCIL OF BUTTE.
Saloons Must Close on Sunday and
Other Forms of Vice Must Co
Seven Churches Represented.

\ new political party was formed IL
Butte last night at a meeting held in St.
Paul's Methodist church. and it is to be
known by the name of the Good Citi-
zenshio Union.''
The new party is backed by the church,
es. and there We're seven Of them rep
resented at the meeting last night. They
We're the First Presbyterian. Mountain
View NJ. f.. Emmanuel Presbyterian NJ.
E. Church South, South Butte Presbyter-
ian. Christian and Baptist.
DR.. ]. A. Donovan called the meeting to
order and stated that the rush of busi-
ness incident to the holiday season had
prevented many attending the meeting,
but a sufficient number was present 10
attend TO the business before them He
called upon the secretary to read the
names Of officers selected by the nomina-
ting committee. They We're read as fol-
lows:
President d.. j. \. Donovan: first
vice president, \. c. Byers, South Butte
Presbyterian church; second rice-presi-
dent. MIS-. y. +. JolSS, I tilI4SkI'Il Cilii vi, ,
corresponding secretary. L. c. knoWlton,
of the NJ. L. Church South; treasurer,
L. Z. Foute. Baptist church.
Speeches We're made by Rev. .Abritton,
Rev. TAFT. Rev. Bursin and several 9TH
erS. and all spoke Of the need of reform
in Butte. The members of the city coun-
Gil We're handled without gloves and the
concensus of opinion seemed to be that
the councilmen We're lacking backbone"
and did not have the courage of their
convictions. The belief of the speakers
was that all saloons should be closed on
sundays and that various forms of vice
that exist in the city should be abolished
and that the city Should have a council
that would attend TO the work
\ letter was received from Alderman
Q. j. Mcconnell in which the writer ex-
pressed his sympathy with the movement
and urged the churchmen to go ahead
with the good work and he would assist
it to the full extent of his power.
w. E. X. Mcdonald told the assemble ge
that he had had good deal of expert
ence in things political and knew how to
conduct the matters in which the gentle
men We're arranging for. He advised
that as the next election would be held
on the second Monday of next April
! the meeting adjourn until the first Mon.
| day in January.
| The meeting adjourned subject to the
call of the executive committee.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-21
JAMES M'LAUGHLIN'S DEATH.
Coroner's Jury Decides That 1t Was
Accidental.

Coroner Brown held an inquest at
Sherman's undertaking rooms last even
ing to investigate the accident at tlc
Adirondack mine Wednesday. in which
James Mclaughlin lost his life by fall
ing down the shaft.
From the evidence of the witnesses
examined. it appears that Mcl.aughhn
and a fellow workman had a few days
previous to the accident, been engaged
in renewing some pieces of tagging III
the shaft which had become warped and
bulging, rendering the shaft someNhS
unsafe. They had completed thas work
and on the day of the accident we're put
to work lining the shaft, or boar In" W
the shaft between the pump compart-
ment and the working shaft.
AS there was not room for but one to
work in the pump shaft. Mclaughlin
started to climb the ladder and the
theory of those who inquired into the
accident was that he got out into the
working shaft and stood on the wall
plate to look up and see If his WORK oi
the few days previous had been properly
done. or if anything further could pe
done to improve the condition OF the
shaft, he having nothing particular tt
do at the time. and that While standing
on the wall plates. which We're damp
his foot slipped and he fell into the
shaft.
The Jury returned a verdict to the
effect that Mclaughlin came TO his deatf
by falling in the shaft and that the
cause of the fall could not De oe
termined.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-21
ANOTHER SUSPECT ARRESTED.

capt. Leyden last night arrested man
giving the name, of Jack Moher for the
reason that he resembled the third part
ner of Tony Jantz. who shot Staehler
the butcher, while trying TO hold MN
up. Moher was placed in solitary con-
fnement and no one was allowed 10 see
him. He answers the description OF the
third man SO closely that the officers
believe that they have the right man.
The young man who was arrested IN
Anaconda on suspicion of being an ac-
coniplce of JantZ. was released last
night. as it developed that his story
about residing in Great Falls was the
truth.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-21
DR.. BRYANT EXPLAINS.
Says His Duties Consist In Vaccin
ating People.

DIR. G. D. Bryant, who was employed
as assistant city physician to vaccinate
people, states that a misunderstanding
exists in regard to the duties imposed
upon him.
He says that his duties begin and end
with the vaccination of people who are
brought into his office by the special
policemen employed by DR.. Alexander
he is not prosecutor, and if people
refuse to obey the compulsory Vaccina-
ton law, they will have to deal with
the policemen and not with him. He
says that personally he does not care
whether man or a woman is vaccin-
ated or not, and when they are brought
into his office they can either submit to
the operation or settle with the officers
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-21
B0zE Man Ne WS
Dan E. Allen. manager Inter Mountain
Branch Office. p. o. News stand.
TALKING SEWER
IS ONE OF THE CITY'S GREATEST
NEED.
DEATH OF MRS. MARY De LONG
Was a Very Loveable Character-Saw
Mill Men Will Have to Stop
Cutting Timber.

BoZeman, Dec, IL, 1900.
The water and sewage question stu
agitate the citizens of this town, and
the discussion of ways and means Tor
the care of the one and the construction
Of the other gives ample subject for half
hour talks to great many Who have
some knowledge of how these matters
should be handled in the best manner
and to the greatest advantage. 1t is an
undeniable fact that both of these mat
ters should receive early attention, yet
there is no sense in rushing too much
and making costly and expensive blum
ders. This refers principally to the
sewer question. The water is more cas-
lily handled, the city already owning it.
and it is in good working order. 1t
has simply been allowed to run itself a
little too long. A more stringent over
sight on the part of the proper officials
will remedy matters speedily. and at
almost no cost. The start has been made
in this direction, and it is to be eN-
pected that in due course of time there
will be no complaint to make as to the
absolute healthfulness of the water fur
nished the householders. There is no
good or valid reason why grounds should
exist for complaint.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-21

All of the Sunday schools have ar
ranged a more or less elaborate pro-
gramme for the editcation of their
scholars for Christmas, and juvenile
Bozeman is on the qui vive for that great
day to arrive on which they can satisfy
their minds as to just what Santa Claus
is going to do for each one separately
and individually. Judging from the toys
and dolls and other things in sight,
there will be any number of pleasant
surprises for them.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-21

On Friday afternoon the public scsools
will close for a two weeks vacation in
order that the children may become ia
miliar with their Christmas gifts and
get the newness Worn off them, so that
study will again be among the possi-
bilities. Most of the classes will cele-
brate the event by the customary reci-
tations, dialogues, etc, which commonly
precede a vacation.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-21

Mineral Land Commissioner Watson
Boyle. and a member of the land depart
ment of the Northern Pacific, made a
short trip over into the Monarch coun-
try to look over a section of land which
the company fears may contain mineral,
wiz the purpose in view of establishing
the fact for certain should such claim
be made by residents in that section.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-21
COAL COMING FAST

We are receiving five ears OF WASHED,
Nut. two cars of hand picked lumI
daily. The quality and price is why We
have such Il large demand. We save YOU
money: Lump, $3.50: Washed Nut S4N
per ton. Office, Sl4 Utah St, Telephone
20. COTTONWOOD COAL CO. .
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-21
WATCHES

III Mems or Women's gold cut filled
fancy engraved watches, $l7.50
$1,000, $3.50 and $1,000.
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Silver thimbles from % to Is cents
gold from $4.GO to 500 at
Hight & Fairfield's
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The holiday rush has caused the mer-
chants to announce that for the next
week or so they will keep their places of
business open until 8 O'Clock at night
in order to accommodate such of their
customers as have not the time to spare
during daylight hours to attend to their
Christmas shopping. 1t is found great
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-21
SAYS HE WAS ROBBED.

George simpson was arrested at the
Casino theater last night and charged
with robhing F. Slewey of $50. 1t an
pears that the two men became involved
in row and Officers Dowlng and Foley
appeared upon the scene. SleWey had
a 32-caliber revolver exposed in a vain
effort to project one of it's bullets into
the body Of Simpson. and he was ar
rested and charged with carrying con-
cealed weapons. Slewey stated to the
officers that he had been robbed of $50
by Simpson. The latter was taken to
the county jail.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-21

High & Fairfield
Have the finest stock OF opera glasses
they have ever carried.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-21

The ladies of the Catholic church be-
gan their fair and festival Wednesday
afternoon at o'clock. and will continue
until Saturday night. Meals will be
served twice a day. and fancy articles
will be on sale to those who desire to
invest in that line. Maxey hall has been
selected for the occasion. and will pre-
sent a lively scene for the next few
days.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-21

Curran music teacher, II New Be-
Hive.
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Only three days more left Get your
turkey free al Boucher.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-21

A government officer of the land de-
partment and a representative Of the
Northern Pacific railroad, have gone up
into the Trail creek country to notify
the mill men in that section that they
may not cut timber from unsurveyed
land. AS about all the timber has been
cut, save what is on unsurreyed land.
the lumber jacks of that region will
find themselves out of job before
Christmas if the notice" is a binding
one on them.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-21

Ruber STEMS shaving sets, s3.C0: toilet
cases, S2.a5. as East Parh street.
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Hight e. Fairfield

Have manicure goods, baby brushe
and combs
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Hight & Fairfield's

Sleeve links for men are the talk Of the
town.
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Hight e. Fairheld's

Carriers in silver ana gold. Great v
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-21

convenience by many. The clerks DO
aot look upon the order as one that they
would care to see become permanent.
Their work is not soft snap these
days, and they are tired enough to be
willing to stop at the usual hour of o.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-21

The next matter of interest to the
public health is the probable breaking
out of smallpox. 1t is being soWn broad
cast over the state from other infected
towns. and the most stringent measures
should be taken against general spread
of this disease. 1t is true that 1t is not
as severe in Montana as elsewhere, but
that is no reason why it is desirable
to have a town full of it and new cases
added daily 1t is the habit in not a
few localities to deny the existence OF
its presence on the plea that it would
hurt business were it known that 1t was
about in the town. This is a foolish
point of view. Such a thing as keeping
an epidemic a secret in a town is out
of the question, and it soon becomes
noised abroad, with the result that there
is added to the rumor the fact that no
precautions are being taken and that
there is danger everywhere. The drop
ping off of visitors is at first surprise,
but as soon as the true reason is dls-
covered. all haste is made to repair the
damage by over-severity in the enforce
ment of the laws, and the luckless wight
who, through official carelessness in first
instance became victim to the disease,
is made to feel what an undesira ble citl-
zen he is for having contracted it. This
is funny world.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-21

A few nights ago the dwelling of G.
r. Healea lat the United States fish
hatchery, at the mouth of Bridser cam
yon, was entirely destroyed by fire. to-
gether with it's contents. The origin of
the fire is mystery, probably caused
by an overheated pipe or some defect
in the chimney, as no one was at home
when it started. The fire had gained
such headway when it was discovered
that nothing could be done toward saw
ing the property. 1t was insured for
$500 on Tuesday. Mr. r. A. Luke, an
insurance man of Helena. and adjuster
for the companies, was here Tuesday
and proceeded to make an investigation
He concluded his labors and departed
for home on the same day.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-21
Hight & Fairfield

Have manicure goods, baby brushes and
combs.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-21

The Tuesday Night Whist club met
this week at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
F. l.. Benepe for the purpose of playing
their weekly rubber" The gentlemen's
prize, a handsome paperknife, was gath
cred in by Mr.. ]. j. Kelley, and the Ia
dies prize. a desk blotter of neat design
was Won by Mrs. Westfall. After the
game was ended the hostess served
tempting refreshments that were greatly
appreciated and brought a very pleasant
evening to a close. Those present We're:
Regular members Judge and Mrs. w.
l.. Holloway. Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Liv-
ingston, Mr.. and Mrs. l. l.. Kirk, DR..
and Mrs. c. NJ. Chamblss. Mr. and Mrs.
j. r. Westfall, Mr.. and Mrs. b. T.
Stanton and MIR. and Mrs. George r.
Nichols; invited guests Mr.. and Mrs e.
J. Owenhouse, Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. kel-
ley, DR.. and Mrs. Garrett l.. Hogan, MI
and Mrs. Elmer Ray.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-21

Hight & Fairfield
Have necktie holders in silver and gold.
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The funeral of Roy Poole, the l4-year-
old son of A. Poole, took place this after
noon from the residence of Dan Allen.
The boy had been at the deaf and dumb
institution at Boulder for some time, and
on Monday contracted pneumonia III
acute form. His father was telegrapheu
for and departed Immediately for Boul-
der reaching his sons bedside shortly
before he expired. He brought the re-
mains to Bozeman and they We're laid
away today. Rev. Nj. l.. Hickman. pas
tor of the Baptist church, othciated at
the house and at the cemetery.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-21

Mrs. Mary DeLong died at her home
near Salesville on Friday evening last,
having been i'll about week. She was
within a few days of - years old. hav-
ing been born in Waverly, Ohio, in the
year 1928 The funeral took place at
Salesville on Sunday from the Methodist
Episcopal church, the Rev. +. T. Maring
officiating. A large number of friends
gathered to assist in the last sad rites,
and she was laid to rest in the Sales
Vile cemetery. She was very loVable
lady, and her death is greatly regretted
by the community in which she so long
resided. A son and daughter survive
her.
New-York tribune., 1900-02-12
OSBORNE WAS SURE OF TT.
SAYS IF HE HAD NOT BEEN CONVINCED
OF GUILT HE WOULD HAVE
WITHDRAWN.

Assistant District Attorney Osborne while
careful not to say anything yesterday which
might be construed into eSultaton. was never
theless much elated when he was seen
by Tribune reporter: My connection with
the case has ended" he said, land L would
prefer not to talk upon 1t now. 1 will say this,
however that I conducted the prosecution con-
scentiously. Had 1 not honestly believed in my
conscience that Molineux guilty 1 would
have withdrawn from the case, and if during the
trial any single fact or circumstance had come
to my knowledge that inconsistent with my
theory of guilt, Mr.. Weeks would have known
of il at once from me. And Mr.. Weeks and Mr..
Battle are aware of it, too.
Here's an incident which happened while 1
was preparing the which will show that L
acted fairly and justly: A man whose name it
is not necessary to make public came to me
frcm Chicago and told me that he could directly
connect Molineux with cyanide of mercury.
told the man that before accepted his evidence
1 intended to search into his character, and that
he would have to corroborate his testimony. He
professed to have knowledge of certain localities
in this city and of certain people. 1 called in
Detective McCafferty and told him to take the
man to the places he had mentioned in order to
test the truth of his statements. McCafferty
came back and said the a liar and
fake. The man I never again, but the Incl
dent tends to show with what care and fairness
I prepared the There not single
witness who went on the stand whose evidence l
could not corroborate.
The verdict a proper one, because, to
my mind, it the only verdict that could
have been delivered upon the evidence. l be-
lieved Molineux to be guilty from the outset.
do not how the Court of Appeals can reverse
the verdict but if the court wants to it will, OF
course find reasons. The record is singularly
clear and free from error while the Recorders
charge was so fair that both Mr.. Weeks and
Mr.. Battle said they satisfied with 1t. If
anything, the charge leaned in favor Of the de-
fendant, and I glad OF It. I was desirous
that he should have a fair and just trial, and
he got
New-York tribune., 1900-02-12
BEARING UP WE'LL.
GENERAL MOLINEUX SENDS WORD TO
REPORTERS THAT HE CAN SAY MOTH
ING-VISTTED BY MR.. BATTLE.

General Moineux denied himself to callers yes
terday at his home, No III Fort Greene Place.
Brooklyn. and his to all notes sent in
to him by reporters that he could say moth
ing. friend of the family said that the Gen
although he was bearing up WELL and that nat
urally it had told much on the strength which
he showed throughout the trial. 1t with
difficulty that anything could be learned to
his condition. he could not be seen, and the
servant who answered the bell during the after
noon would not answer questions
In the afternoon George Gordon Battle called
at the house and had tea with General and Mrs.
Molineux. AS he leaving the house he said
that the General and his wife were bearing UP
we'll but he would answer no other questions.
during the afternoon, returned home before Mr..
Battle called
A Tribune reporter called at the house at 9:30
p. m. and Mrs. Molineux, the wife of the Gen
eral answered the bell, opening the outer door
partly. There were tears in her eyes, notwith-
standing her evident struggle not to show her
grief.
Mrs MoIineux said in trembling voice:
What is it? Oh, what is it?"
When she told that the reporter was from
The Tribune, she said
NO no, no We no reporters" and
she began to close the door.
Mrs. MoineuX," said the reporter, and Mrs.
Molneux turned, seeming surprised that she
had been recognized. can l not see General
Molineux?"
NO No Not for moment. You can't!' she
replied quickly and firmly and the door was
closed.
New-York tribune., 1900-02-12

the various phases Of II and see ie the evidence
beyond a most reasonable doubt would warrant
such a verdict.
II would probably northumberland this Is
all under the supposition that I am acting as
reporter and writing about something am try
ing to guess about would probably explain
the length of time the jury out by this
that by the time the two three particularly
Interested men in reviewing the case had gone
over it with great care assisted by careful notes,
and the remainder of the jurors made a few
comments, the nine hours were consumed.
'One thing 1 understand, there was much con-
lecture as to why the jury did not go to luncheon
after the charge as expected. and as a reporter
1 should attempt to explain that fact by saying
it was discovered almost Immediately after they
reached the room, while discussing whether to
go to luncheon or not. that all were of one mind,
and each thought the whole matter could be
finished in probably an hour at the most and in
order to get to their homes quickly they decided
to fOrego the luncheon and get along on the
sandwiches"
Would you write there had been much bal
loting?" the newspaper man asked
well, 1 don't think l would have much bal
lotng in my version. Probably a preliminary
ballot and final one after the discussion"
What would you write about the jury coming
in and asking to the eXhibits?'
TT seems 10 me that in a sort of a Sherlock
Holmes fashion-you recall this entire fabric of
a story is based sort of Sherlock Holmes
second sight. don't you?-well, it would be de-
duced in my version that in the remarks of one
of the argumentative jurors, certain positive
statement made about a certain thing,
whereupon certain other argumentative juror
had declared he was q trife in error. More
argument A thing easily settled. Go out and
them. Seen. Argument resumed by tri-
umphant juror Of argumentative mood Argu-
ments and comments finished. Verdict. And
thus would I deduce. with the outside facts to
guide me-"
New-York tribune., 1900-02-12
STORIES OF THE WAR.
LIFE IN LADYSMITH AS DESCRIBED BIZ
sTEEvENs-M MISTAKES AT CoLENSO.

London. Feb. 3.-The late G. w. Stevens
wrote from Ladysmith on January II TO The
Daily Mali:
The lveliest days bOmbardment yet. party
of officers who live in the main street were
waiting for breakfast. The new president IN
the next room was just swearing at servants
for being late. when shell came in at the FOOT
of the outside wall. and burst under the break
fast ROOM The whole place was dust and thun-
der and the half-acrid. habitat. all-sicky smell
OF melinte. Half the floor chips one plank
was hurled up and struck the ceiling All the
crockery was smashed and the clock thrown
down: the pictures on the wall continued TO sur
vey the scene, through unbrOken glasses
Much the same thing happened later In the
day to the smoking room of the Royal Hotel
1t also was inhabited the minute before, would
have been the minute after. but just then was
quite empty. We had a cheerful luncheon, as
there were guns returning from reconnois-
sanCe, and they have adopted thoughtless
habit of coming home past our house Briehy
from till you would have said that the earth
was being shivered to matchwood and me
New-York tribune., 1900-02-12
BROOKLYN SPEEDWAY PROJECT.

\ special meeting OF the Pleasure Drivers Asso4
citation OF the Borough OF Brooklyn was held on
Saturday at Baders Hotel the COney Island
Boulevard Brooklyn A special COMMITTEES re-
ported on the Brooklyn speedway project 10 the
effect that the speedway could be CONSTRUCTED
without any necessary legal fOrmaIities. upon the
permission Of the Department OF Public Parks Or
the borough, the Park Department vas fl4y
empowered take all necessary steps The speed
way is to extend from TwentV-second-ave- and the
Coney Island Boulevard 10 Kings Highway, ana
will be built speedily possible. II was voted
TO keep the committee in power and 20 ask for a
conference with Park Commissioner George "
Brewer and TO endeavor to complete the speedway
by next summer II possible. W. NJ Clark presided
at the meeting.
New-York tribune., 1900-02-12

lawyer said. 81 am sure the result Will be COM
plete reversal Of the present decision. 1 am
sure OF 1t. If it should not be so all the law
books must be rewritten. We now have judges
TO deal with here Mr.. Battle sighed and
smiled with relief
When asked his opinion on the verdict he
swered: 1T was the most astonishing thing [
ever heard Of simply inexpicable. No possible
reasons can be given for it, except that you
never can tell what jury will do. Now, are
dealing with judges. 1t a blow to me- but
l am perfectly sure that the higher court Will
decide on a reversal of the present state of
affairs
Efforts were made yesterday TO Barlow S.
Weeks, chief counsel for the defence, but he
could not be found, He not at his home
nor at any Of his clubs when reporters called.