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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-06

Manager Collins has secured Frank
Daniels in 1.-The Ameer," a delightful
comic opera, for the Christmas eve at
traction at the Margaret theater.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-06

The Young Ladies' Euchre club met
last evening at the home of Mrs. McMil-
Ian. on Birch street, and the prizes were
won by Mrs. Neal, Mrs. Mcmillan and
Miss Neal.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-06

The Ladies' Aid society Of the NJ. E
church met this afternoon at the resi-.
dence of Mrs. McLain, on East Fiftf
street.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-06

Mrs. E. P. Triol, who has been visiting
with her sister, Mrs. B. F. Mendenhall,
returned to her home in Butte last eve-
nins.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-06

e.. P. Dees of Livingston is a CUES
in the city.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-06
MISSOULA BRIEFS,

Thomas Cook is a business visitor
from Clinton.
r.5s. -----s ar1 9 H.;
John MsMillon spent the day in the
city from Sl1narior
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-06
LOCAL BRIEFS
Fine apples at Washington market.

LOCAL BRIEFS
Fine apples at Washington market. y
Fannie Whitehill went to Butte to-
day.
C. A. futile visited Butte today on
business.
Rev. Setter, of the Baptist church, was
a visitor yesterday.
Chief Mentrum, of the fire department.,
went to Butte this morning.
Mrs. DR.. II. w Stephens went to Butte
on the early train this morning.
County Attorney j. H. Dulfy left for
Fhilipsburg today on court business.
II. d. Hodgens returned today from
Fkillipsburg where he was attending
court"
The Woman's Missionary society of the
Presbyterian church, held a meeting his
afternoon.
Judge Napton came home yesterday
from Philipsburg, but returned to that
point again this morning.
Mrs. E. P. Triol, who has been visiting
with her sister, Mrs. B. F. Mendenhall,
returned to her home in Butte last eve
Ming.
The Ladies' Aid society of the NJ. E.
oh,1,,oh moi fbiS aftnrrnn, ~ tIo ~o-;
dence of Mrs. McL.ain, on East Fifth
street.
The hearing of Ehlert Johnson and
Thomas OBrien, arrested for stealing a
wagon from VIM. Walsh, has been poH.-
poned until next Tuesday.
Manager Collins has secured Frank
Daniels in The Ameer," a delightful
comic opera, for the Christmas eve at
traction at the Margaret theater.
The Young Ladies' Euchre club met
last evening at the home of Mrs. McMil-
Ian. on Birch street, and the prizes were
won by Mrs. Neal, Mrs. Mcmillan and
Miss Neal.
w. C. Austin, state deputy of the
Woodmen of America, left this morning
for the east, accompanied by his wife
and daughter, and they expect to be alb
sent from the city for several weeks.
Sup't. McNulta of the Anaconda Street
Railway company, reports good raffic
on the new Third street line. A good
many have gone out to the new smelter
to take a look at the transformation
going on there.
The Algonquin club give it's first ball
tomorrow night. 1t will be a select So
cial event, and only members of the or
ganiZation will participate in the dances
which will be given every two weeks.
The county commissioners found it
necessary to cut down some of the bills
of the election officers, some of them
as much as $50. This evening the COM
the road supervisors.
Officer Gardner stopped a disturbance
over in Meanwhile last night between a
negro and white woman. They were talk
en- to the station and booked under the,
names of Harry Johnson and Mamie
Wilson. It's the old story, johnson
claims the woman as his lover.
]. NJ. Goddard and wife returned
from Wardner, Idaho, today where they
went to attend the funeral of George H..
Maitland who recently committed sui
eide in the Idaho city. Mr.. Maitland
was a partner of Mr.. Goddard. who says
Maitland left no papers that would tend
to explain his rash act. Mr.. Goddard
sold the company store at Wardner.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-06

A letter from Chief of Police w. w.
Witherspoon of Spokane to Sheriff Cur
rem of this city states that John Orr, one
of the men suspended of safe breaking
at Thompson has been sentenced to five
years in the Washington state prison for
turning a trick in Spokane. j. j. Adams
another of the party will undoubtedly
receive a like sentence and John Manning
the third man may be brought back here
for trial.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-06

r. Coombes was down from Bonnie
yesterday.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-06

w. C. Austin, state deputy of the
Woodmen of America, left his morning
for the east, accompanied by his wife
and daughter, and they expect to be alb
sent from the city for several weeks.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-06

A large sign placed in the window
of Lyons & Williams store yesterday
morning announced the fact that the
Missoula Mercantile company had pur-
chased the entire stock of the firm and
Would place it on sale Saturday next
at so cents on the $1.00. Mr.. Williams
gives out as a reason for selling, that
he has suffered i'll health for several
months and could not stand the con-
hnement of the store ar will now take
a much needed rest.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-06

Brakeman Charles Babcock left today
for Cleveland, Ohio. where he will he
examined by the surgeons representing
an insurance company from whom he
claims damages for injuries received dur
ms a wreck about a year ago when he
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-06

Charles Hart, who resides near Mar
gins block, recently is working splen-
didly.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-06

Jack Hayes returned from Carlton
last evening after attending to details
of the funeral of anne Jones. Inter-
ment was made at Carlton instead of
Florence as reported.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-06

Judge Napton came home yesterday
from P~hilipsburg, but returned to that
point again this morning.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-06

The new plant placed in the IIig-
Shall Grade reported to be i'll again,
the second time within the year with
a serious attack of typhoid fever.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-06

The Woman's Missionary society of the
Presbyterian church, held a meeting this
afternoon.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-06

Sup't. McNulta of the Anaconda Street
Railway company, reports good traffic
on the new Third street line. A good
many have gone out to the new smelter
to take a look at the transformation
going on there.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-06

William Green and Calvin Briscoe, two
vags, We're yesterday sentenced by JUS
tiGe Hays to ten and fifteen days respec-
lively.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-06

II. d. Hodgens returned today from
Fhillipsburg where he was attending
court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15
HIGH SCHOOL CLOSES.
Interesting Program Rendered by Honor
Students of the Fall Term.

Closing exercises were held at the High
school, yesterday afternoon, those receiv
ing honorary parts during the past term
taking part in the program. The num-
bers We're rendered in a most excellent
manner and reflected much credit on the
scholars. The following is the program:
Music.
Essay, THE Past Century"
Karl r. Kennison
Reading, st. Johns Fund"
S. Ernestine Davis
Grafton, THE True Orator
Philip A. Mason
Song.
Reading AN Affair of the Heart
Inez Bowler
Paper, The High School Roast"
Herbert E. Herrin
Reading, AN Affair of the Heart
Fife NJ. Lowe
Grafton, "A Plea for Fast Day"
Ernest H. Wood
Music.
Reading, The Maid and the Bread
Virginia q. Noycs
Essay. The Day the White Squadron
Visited Portland Clara M. Bryant
Reading, "Jes fore Christmas"
Adelaide B. Smith
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15
A COLLEGE RECEPTION.
President and Mrs. Butler Tender The First OF
Series.

The first of a proposed series of infor-
NAL receptions was rendered by President
and Mrs. Butler to the friends and mem
bers of Colby at their home on College
avenue, last evening. DIR. and Mrs. But
Ter were assisted in receiving by Mrs.
Shepard and DR.. Buffers sister, Mrs. En-
cry of Boston Miss Wood and Miss
Mathews. dean Of the woman's division
Of the college, presided over the refresh
ment tables and Misses Peacock. Clark
and Baisdeil of the senior class assisted
in ushering the guests.
These receptions are bright spots in
Colby social life, as DIR. and Mrs Butler
entertain in very pleasant manner.
They are strictly informal, the time being
spent in social chat. The one, last even
ing, is the first of the present year and
is to be followed by others during the
winter term. Last evening was singing
cold, but this did not deter a large num-
Der from attending. The city was well
represented by those who keep in touch
with the college and the alumnae. The
evening, as is the rule, was spent very
pleasantly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15
A BIG STORM
Sweeps the Pacific Coast,
Doing Great Damage.
Worst for Years--Wires Down and
Frisco Has CIoudburst.
Snow in The Sicrras and icagY H3in a. d
Wind Elsewhere.

San Francirco. Dec. Zone Of the
most severe storms that ever visited
San Francisco broke over the cijy. at
ar early hour today. During the height
Of the storm several houses were over
turned by the wind, fences blown
down and other DANA sc done. One of
the great receiving tanks of the San
Francisco Gas and Electric Co. was
struck by lightning. the Gas taking
fire. No one was hurt in the explosion
but the tank IVES completely de-
molshed.
During the storm this city was en-
tireiy cut off from telegraph communi :
cation with the rest of the world. This
evening, only partial service Is being
given to the companies. The Telephone
60. also lost many Of its long distance
wires.
SO far no marine disasters Of any
moment have been reported. Report
from points at short distances from
San Francisco. tell of much damage by
the storm. but SO far no fatalities have
been reported. The storm ceased al
most entirely at noon.
During the height of the storm rain
fell in torrents and almost reached
the proportions of Il cloudburst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15
A FROZEN WATER PIPE
Causes About S100 Damage ia the Store Of
Herbert L. Emery.

These are the days of bursting water
pipes and plumbers joy. II. l.. Emery
is the first to suffer seriously as
bursted water pipe over his store,
Thursday night, caused about 800
damage. On the third floor of the
block occupied by Mr.. Emery is
tenement which is vacant at present.
The water was not drawn from the
pipes and, Thursday night. Jack Frost
had great sport with them. He crack
ed one on the third floor and the water
ran from about midnight until $50.
yesterday morning. soaking down
through the two floors to the rear of
Mr.. Emery'S store.
When the clerk opened up in the
morning there was a good inch of wa
ter on the floor and a large amount of
goods which was piled on the shelves
in the rear of the store were thorough
~ soaked This included underwear.
ladies' skirts. etc. The ceiling was al
SO soaked on this floor and those above
Gallons ol water found their way
down 50 that Mr.. Emcry's damage 70
his stock will be in the ncighborhood
Of 800. to which is to be added the
damage to the building and to Or.
Shcmp's apartments. which are direct
y over the rear of Mr.. Emery's store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15
IN INTEREST OF LABOR.
Federation Adopts Resolutions Looking 10 Aid
Of Several Glasses.

Louisville, Ky, Dec. H.-Presidcnt
John Mitchell Of the United Mine
Workers Of America, presided over the
morning session Of the American Fed
Grafton OF Labor, today. The discus
sion of resolutions was resumed ana
the following were adopted:
TO facilitate the organization Of
brotherhoods of oil and gas we'll work
erS: to aid the telephone girls OF
America in their Efforts to organize.
The committee reported unfavorably
on resolution providing that the exc
cutive council employ Il member of the
federation to collect labor news and
distribute it to members of the Asso-
ciated Labor Press of America. Dele
gate Agard of Illinois, spoke in favor
OF the resolution and paid high tr'5-
ute to the entire press of America, 70
which he said organized labor was I'M
der tremendous obligations. The com
mittees adverse report was adopted.
The special committee on the report
of the president endorsed Mr.. Gomper :
pronunciation Of the authorities of ldaho
for the measures taken during the
Occur D'Alene labor troubles.
The special committee on compulsory
arbitration reported as in full accord
with President GOmpers when he SAID
that the right to quit work is an IN
violable Propagation of every Amer
can workman and restriction Of chat
right is an outrage on the liberties q
American people. The report recon-
mended that tine convention take *uch
action as win secure legislation for
voluntary arbitration as opposed to
compulsory arbitration.
The reports of both special commit
tees were unanimously adopted.
The committee on grievances MADE
recommendations, the effect of which
is against direct trade autonomy and
in favor of the establishment in the
federation OF friendly courts of arbi
tratjon for the settlement of inter-
labor disputes. The recommendations
were referred to the committees on
laws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15
PHILIPPINE LIQUOR Law.
The Commission is Radically Divided on
Mos! Important Features.

Manila. Dec. 1.-THE liquor license
law has passed the Philippine commits
sion. but the latter is radically divided
on it's most distinctive feature. name
ly the Punishment of saloons from the
Escoita and several other crowded
streets and plazas.
Commissioner Wright offered an
amendment leaving the authority for
the removal Of saloons III the districts
i'll question to the provost marshal.
The amendment received only the votes
Of Commissioners Wright ana Ide. An
amendment by Judge Taft excepting
certain streets and adding others, was
adopted. Commissioners Wright and
Ide voting in the negative.
On the passage of the bill Commits
sioner Ice voted no and Commission
er Wright voted with the majority.
If there had been a aeconder, Com
missioner Ide would have offered an
amendment forbidding the sale of
liquor to soldiers.
An amendment was AIDED extending
the time for the removal Of saloons
from three 10 six months namely TO
July. one Of the sections. increasing
the cost Of licenses. goes into effect
January 1st, when the licenses expire.
During the arguments of Commits
sioners Wright, Ide, Worcester and
Taft, in favor Of closing the saloons
they cited the liquor laws Of Tenres-
see and massachusetts as effective pre-
ceidents for combining the sale OF
liquor to prescribed icalitieS.
They also said the native police are
ineffective to cope With situations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15
MAKE LIFE MISERABLE.
rs The Lille Things Tina. Do So.

How frequently you hear people
complain Of only a slight case Of
piles" often claiming that the trouble
il merely temporary, induced by cos
tiveness. or Sedentary habits.
It may be some satisfaction to con-
sole yourself in this way but it is much
better to check the trouble at once.
You can't do il too soon.
In time these little rectal tumors
viii grow from the size of n grape
seed. until Z knot of them results as
large us pigeons eggs.
These become inflamed and tender to
the touch and causing itching. sting
ing and throbbing pain.
Thus the disease continues from bad
TO worse until the patient can bear the
annoyance no longer
The Pyramid Pile Cure is a perfect
~ safe and certain cure for piles in
any of these stages. 1t goes to the
very source of the trouble and drives
out all inflammation. causing the
tr1nors to subside and the membranes
to resume their normal. healthy con-
ditiOn.
Piles lead to too many complications
to trifie with every remedy that comes
along. People have found it pays to
use a standard remedy like the Pyra
mid Pile Cure which for ten years has
been tested in thousands of cases.
Physicians use the Pyramid Pile Cure
in preference to surgical operations,
because they know it contains no
cocaine. morphine or poisonous drug
and because it is no longer an expert
ment.
The Pyramid Pile Cure is in sup
pcsitcry fern to be used at night and
causes no detention from business. is
painless and costs but 80 cents at any
drug store in the United States and
Canada.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15

yesterday morning. that an attempt had
, been made to pry open the windows.
After failing in this the prowler evil
IDENTIFY went directly across the street to
the home Of Mrs. Sarah Furbush Mrs
Furbush heard some suspicious noises
about one Of her windows and going to
investigate saw man trying to get in.
She then very coolly went to the telc-
phone and called up her grandson r. J.
Arnold. Imagine an old lady in the wee
hours of the morning coolly waiting for
an answer while burglar is working at
the window.
Mr. Arnold promptly responded to the
summons and arrived in time to see the
man taking a sneak off through the
back yard towards Summer street. Mrs.
Furbush got a clear view of the man and
is confident that she can identify him IL
he is captured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15
A CONFERENCE ASKED.
New Bedford Strikers Wan. TO Talk Over Mat
tiers With Owners.

New Bedford, Mass, Dec 1.-THE
fact that the joint strike committee has
asked for conference of the manu-
facturers for the purpose of adjusting
the trouble at the Acushnet and Hath
away mills. was the only feature of
the trouble, today. Pending an answer
the weaVers have arranged for mass
meeting of all the Weavers in the mills
mentioned to be held in City hall, to-
morrow afternoon, when if an adjust
ment is not reached the weavcrs now
at work will be urged to join issue with
the strikers.
Some & wcavers left the mills. today,
and We're added to the roll call Of the
strikers Of this number Il left during
the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15
ORDERED HOME.
Return of Philippine Troops to
Commence at Once.
No General Re-lnIistment Expected
Planning for New Regiments.
Commission Divided OF Important Points Of
Philippine Liquor Law.

Washington. Dec. 1.-The secretary
of war has cabled instructions to Ma
jor General Macarthur at Manila to
begin the work of returning volunteer
troops from the Philippines in order
to permit of their discharge in this
country by the 18th Of June next. This
action has been taken in anticipation
Of the authorization by Congress NJ
the enlistment Of regular regiments t.
replace the recalled troops.
Plans for the organization Of the pro
posed new regiments have been prr-
ftcted at the war department ana COM
plte arrangements made for their
speedy recruitment ard equipment.
Action in this matter awaits only the
approval OF Congress
II is hoped by the secretary of Wur
and the military authorities that the
bill for the reorganization of the army
now before the Senate will become u
law before Congress takes a recess for
the holidays.
The officials say that the failure Of
Congress to take immediate action loI
its relief undoubtedly viii result in
considerable embarrassment to tho
government ana seriously retard The
execution Of the administrations policy
for the establishment of an efficient ana
stable government in the archipelago.
The opinion is expressed At the Wa'
department that there is no prospect
of general ACCOMPLISHMENT on the part
of the volunteers in the Philippines
officers serving with volunteer rcSi-
ments have been sounded on that point
and have reported a general disinclin&-
ton on the part Of the volunteers tc
prolong their foreign service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15
HOW TO CURE GROUP.

Mr.. r. Gray, who lives near Armenia,
Duchess county, n. Y, says: Cham
berlains Cough Remedy is the best
medicine l have ever used. 1t is a fine
children's remedy for Group and never
fails to cure" When given as soon as
the child becomes hoarse, or even after
the croupy cough has developed, it will
prevent the attack. This should be
borne in mind and bottle of the
Cough Remedy kept at hand ready for
instant use as soon as these symptoms
appear. For sale by John Coughlin.
III Water St. and ]. G.. uoulehan. Gar
diner. Druggists.
nth Sat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15

on Thursday evening a party of 20
of the friends and neighbors of Mr..
and Mrs. William Donaldson. large
part of whom were overseers in the
Anderson mills, took their house on
Main street by storm and pleasantly
passed the evening there. Refresh
ments were served and a royal good
time is reported. Before departure Mr..
Leach. in behalf of the guests, in his
usual happy manner. presented Mr..
and Mrs. Donaldson with fine Morris
chair. Mr.. Donaldson was indeed sur
prised, but was not at a loss for words
to reply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15

she can hear You in any part Of tho
room. She can hear an ordinary con-
versation."
Thousands of people have ca
farrh who would be surprised to
know 1t, because it has been called
some other name than catarrh.
The fact is, Cafarrh Is catarrh
wherever located; and another
fact which IS of equally great i'm.
porfance. that Peruna cures ca.
tarrh wherever located.
Cafarrh is an American disease.
Fully One-haH of the people are
afflicted more or less with it in
some form. Previous to the dis
COvery of Peruna, Cafarrh was
considered well nigh incurabIe.
Since the introduction of Peruna
to the medical profession thou.
sands of cases are cured annually.
Mr.. w. M. Holland, of Hartwell, Ga,
proprietor Of the Hartwell Tin Works.
writes Of Peruna as follows:
II am more than pleased with the
benefits derived from lerUna. The
win ter Of Sonny weig htwas $50 pounds.
used several bottles during the winter
and now weigh 2l1.
Il have recommended it to all nv
friends both as tonic and catarrh cure.
If had been lucky enough to have seen
it several years ago Peruna would have
saved me much inconvenience. / can
never be too thankful to you for the
benefits received from your valuable
remedy. My mother has also been Won
derfully benefited by your valua bic
remedy"
Address The Peruna Medicine Co.,
Columbus, O., for free catarrh book.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15

Rev. NJ. W. kneeland, ID. D., secre-
tary of the New England Sabbath
Protective League. will spend Sunday
in Waterville and will preach at the
Congregational church in the morning,
address the students of Colby in the
afternoon. and speak at a mass meet
ing in the Baptist church in the even
ing. The object of DR.. Kneeland' S
coming is to arouse interest and quick
en- public sentiment for better obser
vance of the Sabbath. and also to stir
up the people to support the anti-Sun-
day excursion bill, which will come be-
fore the next Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15
ACTUALLY SHOWED UNDER.
Newfoundland Has Worst Snow Storms for I 0
Years Past.

st. Johns, n. F., Dec. 1.-THE worst
period of snow falls known in the col
ony during the last 10 years has pre-
vailed, this week, paralyzing traffic.
The railroads are blocked, the trains
being days behind. steamers are una
bic to leave the port and fishing vessels
are compelled to remain in the harbor
Ice is forming in the northern inlets,
bringing about an abandonment OF
navigation. The straits of Belle Isl-
are practically closed to shipping, not
10 reopen until spring.