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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
OFFICIAL RECORD
IS GREAT BONE
OF CONTENTION,

Washington, March 16-The taking of
the Testimony in the Coeur d'Alene inves-
tigation before the house military COM
mitee was suspended this morning in or
der for the comittee to hold an executive
session to determine how far the official
record of proceedings should include
speeches and personal controversy
which has occurred of late.
Representatives Lentz and Sulzer con-
tended everything should be included
with a record of the vote, including
names on each division. It was decided
by vote of to 5 on party lines to keep
the record down as far as possible to ac-
tual questions, answers and votes. Sub
sequently this was amended SO that all
that has heretofore occurred will stand
Hereafter the committee will determine
as circumstances arise whether argu-
ments and controversies shall be includ-
ed.
During the discussion considerab BILE feel
ing was manifested and intimations were
made by some of the members that they
would withdraw from the investigation
because of the proposed limitation of the
record. No such action was taken. how
ever. The open session went over until
p. m.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
Rejoicing In Cape Colony.

Capetown, March 16-There was a
great rejoicing throughout the colony
upon the receipt Of the news that Bloem-
fontein had been occupied by the British.
The first intimation of the news at Port
Elizabeth was the firing of 21 guns at II
o'clock in the evening. The Inhabitants
hastened to the streets and carried the
mayor on their shoulders to the town
hall where a demonstration was held.
Today will be observed as general hol-
iday.
There Is great rejoicing at Bloemfon-
tein, whose women and children have
been shut off for months. Great COM
plant is made of the harsh treatment
by the Beers during the occupation.
Rebels are coming in daily with their
arms from the south. A number OF
other rebel leaders have been arrested.
Mr.. Ceilings has been appointed land
drost, and Mr.. Frazer will act as mayor.
Great quantities of stores captured at
Wasserfall have been recovered. AS the
result Of Hunter and Westers line cut
ting the railroad.
The British have secured 26 engines
and the line has been cleared to the
Kaffir river. Rumors are current that
former President Steyn is willing to sur
render. Much unrest exists among the
Dutch population.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
No Trouble In Kentucky.

New York, March 16.-Henry Waiter
SON, of Louisville does not think there
will be any serious trouble in Ken
lucky.
Matters arising out of the guberna-
torial contest and the assassination of
Mr.. Goebel," he said in an interview, "are
in the courts and there they will be ad-
judicated. I don't believe there will be
any bloodshed. In my opinion the courts
will decide in favor of the democrats and
believe that all Kehtuckians will re-
spectfully abide the decision of the
courts.
$50 far as the results of what may fol-
low the arrests Of the men charged with
the murder of Mr.. Goebel are concerned,
have nothing to say but do think there
will be no serious effort to thwart the
operations of existing laws
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
Democratic Plans.

st. Louis, March LEX Governor
Stone, democratic national committee
man from Missouri, said to-day he be-
lieved there was some truth in the state
ment that there is a movement among
eastern democrats to elect Tom l.,
Johnston Of Ohio. chairman of the ma
tional committee and eliminate silver
from the platform.
To Post Dispatch Representative
Stone said: From information that
came to me at Washington and since, I
gather the object which the Palmer and
Buckner democrats are trying to at
tain is capture of the organization Of
their party. They will be for Bryan but
they want the organization. Speaking
for myself, while am very glad to see
the Palmer and Buckner democrats
come back to the party do not believe
in Offering premium for their return.''
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
Changes. Its Route.

New York, March 16.-The journal and
Advertiser says: within very short
time the Southern Pacific company will
operate its Morgan line of steamships
from New York to Galveston instead of
from New York to New Orleans. Large
sums Of money are now being expended
upon the construction Of wharves and
warehouses at Galveston to accommodate
the business. In order to enter the port
of Galveston by a direct line leading to
the west and connecting with the South
ern Pacific several small roads have been
acquired by the Southern Pacific COM
pany A very large saving in expenses
is expected from this change, as more
than 100 miles will be saved by the steam
ships and further saving will be effect
ed in reducing the train miles on through
freight
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
HE Will MARCH ON
TO PRETORIA SOON

Carew had reached Bethans during the
afternoon without opposition and that
the force was expecting to join Gener-
ais Gatacre and Clements. Gatacre
had crossed the Orange river in tho
morning and occupied Bethulie. Gem
eral Clements advance has probably
taken place simultaneously. 1t is re-
ported that the Dutch rear guards are
retreating from the river, and it is pos
sible that they may be caught between
the columns which are advancing toward
Springfontein.
General Roberts has allowed three di-
visions to halt at Bloemfontein, but he
Is not idle himself. He has created the
impression that the Free State govern
ment has surrendered it's capital and that
a military government has been substi.
tuted for it. President Steyn, since his
arrival in Kroonstadt, is issuing procla-
nations and striving to rally his troops
in defence Of the republic, but unless all
signs fail his forces are rapidly disap.
pearing from the field.
1t is evident from the press dispatches
that General Roberts first work will be
the opening of the railway southwark to
the Orange river and the abandonment
Kimberley. The entire district south of
Rloemfontein can be cleared Of the ene-
my in the course Of Few days and rail-
way traffic restored. Dispatches from
General Gatacres headquarters state
that that his patrols are in touch with
General Clements lines westward and
with Brabant's 8 eastward. Warren's forces
are not needed on Orange river and have
returned to upper Natal. Military men
do not expect vigorous renewal Of op>
erations by either General Roberts or
General Butler during the next week.
French's cavalry with fuckers division
may advance slowly northward in the
direction of Winburg and Kroonstadt,
but it is not likely that there will be
serious fighting until General Roberts
is ready to cross the vaal river and ad-
vance toward Johannesburg and Pre-
tOria.
The only direction in which veteran
officers here expect to witness immedi-
ate activity is towards Mafeking.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16

SENATE HAS DECIDED IT
Alaskan Code Bill Was Read and All.
lens Amendment to the Porto
Rican Bill Laid on the Tavle by a
Large Majority.

Washington, March 16.-At 10 O'Clock
this morning the senate convened to con-
clude. ii possible. between that hour and
noon. the formal reading of the Alaskan
code bill.
Only two or three senators were pres
ent during the earlier part Of the session.
Carter. who reported the bill, was in the
chair, and Bate of Tennessee, who kept
close attention upon the reading Of the
measure, did not leave his seat until the
last word Of the bill was pronounced.
The reading was concluded at noon.
Hoar renewed his request of yesterday
that a date be fixed for taking up the
Quay case. He asked that the time be
two weeks from next Tuesday.
Gallinger, who had some hot words
with Penrose yesterday, said he was as
founded at the charge that those who
were opposed to Quay were employing
parliamentary tactics to obstruct vote
on the case.
The order proposed by Hoar was agreed
to by unanimous consent.
After the morning business had been
disposed of the senate took up the Porto
Rican appropriation bill. Amendments
of the senate committee limiting appro-
priation to revenues collected prior to
January l last having been agreed to
yesterday, q vote was taken on Aliens
amendment adeslaring the .constitu ton
extendsd over the island. The amend
mept was laid on the table by a vote OF
36 to III
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
KILLED BY CARS

Special to Inter Mountain.
Livingston, March lev. B. Stebbins,
an aged employee of the Northern Paci-
fic, received injuries this morning from
which he died three hours later. While
crossing the tracks on his way to work
he was knocked by some cars that were
being switched, the wheels passing over
his legs above the knee. The unfortunate
man has resided in Livingston for sixteen
years and most of that time has been en-
ployed as machinist in the shops He
was 66 years of age and leaves a wife.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16

all over the country to sport the green
flag. The result was that people are
wandering about clamoring for Irish
flags with which to decorate their houses
and are entirely disappointed to hear
that all such flags have been sold.
Each train is bringing in crates Of
shamrock. 1t is quite safe to predict
that Tomorrow all British subject will
wear the shamrock in honor of the gall
liant Irish soldiers at the front and that
everywhere possible the harp on the
green ground will wave alongside the
union jack and the national standard. 1t
will be a st. Patrick's day such as has
never been known before.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
Low Rate Offered.

Chicago, March 1s.-Lower rates than
have ever been conceded by the railroads
west of Chicago for Grand Army en-
campment will be offered the veterans
who will gather in this city next August.
At meeting yesterday of the executive
committee of the western passenger as
sociation, it was recommended that for
the Chicago encampment a rate of one
fare for the round trip from all points
west OF Chicago outside of radius of
75 miles from Chicago should be made.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
Message misunderstood.

New York. March ia dispatch to
the Herald from London says: There
are ample eloquent indications that the
queens message about the soldiers
wearing the shamrock has been inter-
preted in way which her majesty can
scarcely have expected.~for st. Patrick's .
day 10 going to be celebrated here as
a grand national festivity. Long ago
1t was announced that the Irish national
flag would wave above the mansion
house but this also had, like the queens
message, results which could scarcely
have been expected. for it gave the idea
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
BLACK SUITS

You would hardly imagine a good black
suit could be bought for $500. The fact
is we show several styles at this popular
price ,and they are good, very good, for
the money.
Here are round-cornered sack coats,
square cut sack coats and 3-button cut
away frock coats lined with fine Italian
cloth, cut in the latest style and tailor
finished; all sizes. Price $500 each.
We have finer grades Of black CLAY
worsted suits in all the styles; fine, WE'LL
fitting garments. Some lined with fine
Italian cloth; the best with fine twill
silk. Prices according to quality viz;
$1,000 $22.50, $500 and $3O 90 each.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
Steyn Held In Contempt.

London, March 16.-The Times pub
fishes the following from Bloemfontein,
dated Tuesday: Contempt for the
flight of the Free Staters is universal,
many people asserting that President
Steyn would have been shot If his inten-
ton to flee had been known. More harm
has been done to the Dutch cause by the
surrender than is conceivable and, des-
pite the statements of the brother Of
Steyn, it is doubtful that there will be
any more resistance south of the Vaal
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
Free StaterS DiSarmiug.

Bloemfontein, March Is. - General
Prettyman is succeeding admirably as
governor of the town. He issued a pro-
clamation today requesting the burghers
within radius of ten miles to deliver up
their arms, assuring they would be paid
for the confiscation of their property.
Lord Roberts is about to issue fresh pro-
clamations which, it is considered will
have the effect of disarming further op-
position upon thepart of the Free Staters
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS

Washington, March 16-In house today.
March oath, was set aside for paying tri-
butte to the memory of the late Represen-
tative Epps Of Virginia. After agreeing
to the senate amendments to a number
of pension bills the house, in pursuance
of recently adopted rules setting aside
alternate Fridays for consideration of
claims. went into committee of the whole
and took up consideration of private bills
reported from the committee on claims.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16

city since early morning. During the
early hours Brooklyn bridge traffic was
practically blocked. Sleet on the third
rail supplying electric power to the bridge
cars cut off the current and general
blockade was theresult.
The fall of snoy in New Jersey wa
heavier than in the city. Trains wey .
delayed by the storm and mails we
several hours behind in their delivery No
fatalities from the cold are reported in
the city, but station houses and charita-
ole institutions were crowded with
homeless.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
Cecil Rhodes Plan.

Capetown, March 15. Thursday.-In an
interview published in the Cape Argus
Mr.. Cecil Rhodes is quoted as saying: II
feel strongly that we cannot have peace
in South Africa SO long as we have in
the republics rallying ground for dis
loyalty and disaffection. go further. I
do not think we can safely federate till
we have had some years of crown colony
government. Personally I have done
with the bund."
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
FANCY SUITS

Fancy Worsted Suit, black with fine
purple stripes. with four-button cutawav
| sack coats, Princeton STYLE single
ed, lined throughout with fine Italian
cloth, handmade buttonholes, hand
padded shoulders and hand -felled COL
lars; sizes, IS to AZ inches Price, s27. so
| suit.
shade, invisible check. neat effects, with
four button single breasted sack coats.
cut IN latest Princeton style, lining Of
fine Italian cloth, handmade button-
holes, handfelled collars and hand
padded shoulders, single breasted vests
and well-fitting trousers; sizes "a to 40
inches. Price, $500 suit
Fancy Dark Worsted Suits. entirely
new in style, made with four-button cut
away sack coats, the latest Princeton
style, Innings of fine Italian cloth, hand
felled collars, hand-padded shoulders and
handmade buttOnholes, vests are SINGLE
breasted and trousers are cut according
to the latest dictates of fashion; sizes IS
to 40 inches. Price, $3.50 suit.
Nice Gray Cashmere Suits, with four
button cutaway sack coats. lined with
Italian cloth and nicely finished with
French facings; vests are single breast
ed. Stylish suits all sizes. Price, $500
each.
Gray striped CASHMERE Sack Suits.
with four-button cutaway Princeton
coats, ingle-breasted. twill Innings.
French facings and double breasted vest.
hand finished all through; sizes 81 to 3S
inches. Price, s22.5o suit.
Fine Worsted Suits, dark, invisible
check, with four-button cutaway Prince
ton sack coats, single e-breasted vests.
coat Innings of fine Italian cloth. hand
felled collars, hand-padded shoulders and
handmade buttonholes sizes "a to 40
inches. Price. $25OO suit.
Fancy Grey Mixed Cheviot Suits, new
stripe, with four-button cutaway sack
coats, Princeton style, twill Innings and
French facngs, single breasted vests
swell-looking suits; all sizes. Price, $500
each.
Fancy Gray Striped Cashmere Suits.
with four-button cutaway single breast
ed sack coat, cut in the latest style, with
Innings of Italian cloth, French facings.
hand-feled collar. hand d-made button-
holes, hand-padded shoulders, SINGLE.
breasted vests, loops on trousers for
belts; sizes "a to AZ inches. Price, $3.50
suit.
These Spring Suits and many other
styles we are now showing were made ex-
pressly for us and represent the leading
styles and best values offered for the
coming season.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
NO GRASS IS GROWING
Under the Feet of the British
Forces Though There May
be a Little Delay in
News Coming in.

London, March 16.-Lord Roberts sue
cess in handling civil problems at Bloem-
fontein and the manifest equanamity
which residents of the capital of the Or
ange Free State accept British occupa-
ton momentarily relapse in interest in
the military situation.
1t is believed that Roberts will soon
push on to Pretoria but Great Britain
is quite content to listen for a few days
to acclamations of the people of BlOem-
fOntein and permit troops to enjoy a few
days rest before expecting further sue
cess,
Roberts made a quaint speech to the
guards at Bloemfontein to-day when, in
his first congratulatory words, he ex-
pressed pride in their splendid march Of
thirty eight miles in 28 hours and gave
important insurance of his ultimate de-
sign.
Through a small mistake" said Rob-
erts, II have not been able to march in
to Bloemfonten at the head of the bri-
gade as I intended. promise you,
however, that l will lead you into Pre-
toria.''
General Gatacre is holding Bethulie
and the whole line of railroad south of
Bloemfontein is now in the hands of the
British and General Brabant's column
having crossed the Orange river after Z
forced march to Alowal North on Sum
day and General Clements column being
across at Van Zyl the thre columns will
form an army of II 900 to $4,000 which
Is expected to replace the forces of
Roberts at Bloemfontein as he pushes
northward. Just where the Beers will
attempt to oppose that march is an inn
portant question, but it cannot be easily
answered until General Joubert is more
definitely located.
Further news has reached the outside
world from Mafeking dated Friday,
March 9, showing that though the garri-
son was in hard straits they were buoy
ed up by the knowledge that their plucky
fight was appreciated at home.
1t was officially announced to-day that
the British casualties at Dreifontein
March 10 were 81 men killed and 321
wounded, including one Canadian wound
ed.
Roberts reports that he found seven
British officers and forty-three men
wounded in the hospitals at Bloemfon-
tein and that they had been we'll cared
for. He adds:
II rejoiced the wounded Beers by tell
ing them they will be allowed to pro-
ceed to their homes instead of being
made prisoners as soon as they can leave
the hospital"
The report published in the United
States that the British warship Thetis
was chasing the German steamer Kaiser
off Delagoa Bay. the Kaiser having Boer
commissioners on board. was published
in the Daily Mail of this city today to-
gether with denial of the statement. The
officials of the foreign Office say the idea
of officers Of a British war ship attempt
ing to remove the foreigners from Ger
man vessel is utterly impossible and alb
surd." II
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
Gen. Roberts Has
Not Ceased His
March to front.

New York, March 16.--A dispatch to
. the Tribune from London says: Gen.
eral Roberts. is not allowing the grass
to grow under his feet. He put three
trains In motion. equipping them with
engine drivers and firemen from his own
troop and sent General Pole e-CauO.
with 1000 guardsmen and a small body
of mounted infantry southwark. He
tepoltedi In midnight bulletin that Pole
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
Return to Their Farms.

Bloemfontein, Tuesday, March 12-The
Free Staters south Of here are reported
to be rapidly returning to their farms.
General Groebelaar is attempting to es-
cape to the north. He has a large COM
mand and big convoy of supplies. The
majority of townspeople anticipate that
the Free Staters will offer no resistance.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
Protect French Interests.

Paris, March 16.-The possibility of the
Beers destroying the mines is causing
some anxiety among French financiers
who hold one-third of the shares. The
Gaulois devotes an article to the subject
today and calls upon the financiers of
Europe to furnish the Beers with the
means of resisting British invasion.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
Railway Building.

Chicago. March 16.-The Railway Age
built in the United States last year than
any since 1890. There is every indication
that the present year will witness even
greater activity. In the aggregate there
4re nearly 50 miles Of projected road.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
Blockaded BY Snow.

New York, March 16.-Nine inches of
sleet and snow cover the streets of New
York today and 1000 men are battling
with 1t in Monhattan. 5000 more are at
work in Brooklyn. Traffic has been par
tally paralyzed in some sections of the
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
y. SUITS
MEMS

st. Patrick's day will give the finishing
touch to the events Of this week. You
dance, of course? Even if you don't
you'll have to watch those who do 1f
the state of your wardrobe sounds the
alarm, come here and we will silence it.
When it comes to clothes for evening
wear we are strictly in it. EVERYTHING
you can wish for is here. Black Sack
Suits, Black Frock Suits, Full Dress
suits and Tuxedos, with etceteras Of
Shirts Collars, Ties, Hats, Gloves, Shoes.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
Will Protect Americans.

Washington, March 16.-Secretary
Long has cabled instructions to Admir-
al Watson at Cavite to send warship
to Taku. China, at the mouth Of the
Tieho river, to look after American mis-
sionary interests that are threatened.
He has left the selection of ship to Wat
SON
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
PROFESSIONAL ACUMEN.

Dasherly-How's that young doctor
getting along in his profession?
Fla Flasherly-Splendidly! He's discovered
three new diseases already.-Kansas City
Independent.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
THEY'LL NESTLE CLOSE.

Traveler-I protest against your ad-
mitting two more passengers into this
compartment! It's full already!
COnductOr-Oh, that's all right!
They're on their wedding journey, and
will sit real close Observation-Disclosures
tiSche Blaetter.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16

"I'll make somebody smart for this!"
exclaimed the man who had thoughtlessly
kicked an innocent-looking hat that lay
on the sidewalk.
And he limped on homeward and scold-
ed his wife for not having dinner ready.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
Miss Clark Engaged.

New York, March 16.-Announcement is
made of the engagement of Miss Katfer-
inc Stauffer Clark, the youngest daughter
of United States Senator VIM. A. Clark,
of Montana. to Dr. L. r. Morris, of this
city.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
But Little Opposition.

Capetown, March 16.-When the Brit
ish forced passage of the Orange river
they surprised the Boer forces. The
troops occupied position on the north
side of the river with little opposition.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
Davis In Naples.

Naples March 16.-Webster Davis, as
sstant secretary of the interior, has ar
rived here from Pretoria on his way to
America.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-16
NOT ENOUGH DRESS.

Algie-I understand her husband al
lows her $500 per annum for dress.
Teddie-Indeed! Judging from the ex-
tent of the costume l consider the
amount entirely inadequate.-Judy.