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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-07
B0ER FORCES ARE
MASSED NEAR
BLOEMFONTElN.

New York, March IA dispatch to the
tribune from London says: The extent
| 10 which General Joubert and President
Steyn have succeeded in massing their
forces is not yet clear. but they are COW
erlng Bloemfontein by long defensive
line on the hills south Of the Modder
river. Their tactics are the same as
those which We're employed on the Tu-
gela, when the Dutch commanders COW
cred a distance of 1S miles. but the 'coun-
try is less favorable for their system Of
defense. There is no river in front of
them and Lord Roberts has four mount
ed brigades with horse artillery, with
which their line can be turned. The
seventh division, under General Tucker
has not yet been In action and will prob
ably have the brunt of the fighting If q
battle precedes the occupation of Bloem-
fontein, but it is probable that frontal
attack will be avoided and that General
French's brigade will take long circuit
nOrthward SO as to shut off retreat
toward the Vet river.
The Dutch forces. If defeated, will fall
back upon Winburg, and the high hills
between Ventorsburg and Senekal, be-
tween the Vet and the Valsch river. This
is UeSCIlUSO ny 6ONIu Africans DIS the
most formidable defensive position in
the Free State and lateral railways lead
up behind it at Bethlehem and Kron-
stadt. The Vaal river is long distance
behind these commanding kopjes and the
Witwaresand ridge of which Johannes
burg is the key lies to the north. Lord
Roberts has sent strong body of in
fantry toward Vruburg and Mafeking, it
will naturally be reinforced and convert
ed in due time into a turning column
against that strong position.
The results Of the Dutch concentration
are disclosed in the facility with which
the district south of the Orange river
has been cleared. General Gatacre's
army is not strong, since an entire bril-
gade was called back to reinforce Lord
Roberts camp corps, vet he has been
able to take possession of Stormberg
without struggle. The Beers had re-
treated from that natural fortress to
Rooikop and left that road open to Bur-
gersdorp. The occupation of Stormberg
gives to General Gatacre the control OF
the railway westward to Middleburg and
enables him to advance northward to-
ward the Orange river.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-07
Clash In The Orient

New York, March IA dispatch to the
Herald from Yokohama says: No one
of the legations in Toxic. nor any of the
Japanese officials, will acknowledge
that war with Russia Is imminent. It
is we'll known in diplomatic circles that
at present Japan and Russia are
working secretly to obtain concessions
in Korea against other nations, but this
does not mean that a clash between
Russia and japan is not coming in the
future.
Japan is the only serious obstacle in
the way of the Russian eastern policy.
Japan must have Korea, which already
is flooded with Japanese coolies, who are
really soldiers.
Russian transports pass through
Nagasaki constantly, loaded with troops
for Port Arthur. The Japanese common
people have a great hatred for Russia
and would welcome war without count
ing the cost, but they have little power.
Japan has not money for war, and
Russia will yield to Japan as long as the
trans Siberian railroad is incomplete. An
American engineer, who has been over
the road, reports that it cannot be used
effectively for nine months.
RumOrs of an impending war origi-
mated in Shanghai, not in Japan, and
were based on generalizations, not on
facts Russia is now changing her rep
resentatives throughout Japan and
would not do so if she expected an inn
mediate outbreak. AS during the last
three years, crisis resulting i'm war
might arise at any moment, but for the
present 1t is not at hand, and in my
opinion Russia can prevent it until she
is ready,
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-07
Supposed Case Of Plague.

San Francisco. March IA case Of
what is supposed to bubonic plague
though the exact nature of the disease
is yet uncertain, has been discovered
IN Chinatown. The patient, who is q
Chinese residing at 1904 Dupont street,
was Immediately isolated and the whole
of Chinatown has been placed under
strict quarantine regulations. No fear
Is apprehended Of spread of the disease
whatever it may prove to be.
A large force OF police is being kept
in Chinatown to maintain the quarantine
placed upon that section. pending the
outcome Of the meteorological examina-
tion Of those portions of the body remov-
ed from the suspected Chinese. Physi-
clans interested in the case are not yet
prepared to make q definite statement
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-07
SOVEREIGN TELLS
OF THE CONDITIONS
IN COEUR D'ALENES

Washington, March 7-When James r.
sovereign resumed his testimony to-day
at the Occur d'Alene Investigation he.
tore the mouse committee on military
affairs Representative Lentz asked him
II there was any law, written or unwrit-
ten, requiring members of labor organic
cations to conceal the names of crimi-
nails. Sovereign answered in the Mega
tive.
Speaking OF general conditions in the
mining country while the men were i'm
prisoned, Sovereign said he had seen
mothers weeping for their sons, wives
for their husbands and sisters for their
brothers. He denounced the military
officers for the Reign of bread and
water" describing it as a repetition Of
the horrors of Andersonville.
Members of the committee crOss-ex-
amined Sovereign at considerable length.
Representative Hull again took him over
the assembling of miners on the morn
ing the mill was blown up.
Witness said it was evident there was
a preconcerted action. At Hulrs request
Sovereign read an article in a paper edit
ed by him as to the Bunker Hill destroyal
that lone thousand were determined to
wreak vengeance on a scab mine." The
article said that half of the 1000 men
were masked and armed with Winches-
ters and described the awe inspiring
scenes as 5000 pounds Of dynamite were
placed under the mine concentrator, one
of the largest in the world, and it was
completely wrecked after three terrific
explosions.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-07
A Fraternal Conference.

Special to the Inter Mountain.
Helena, March 7.-Representatives,
both lay and clerical, of both branches
Of the Methodist church of Montana, met
here today in what they call fraternal
conference, for two-days' session.
There is good attendance and deep
interest in the work. 1t is proposed to
agree upon a plan of united action that
while 1t will not consolidate the two
branches Of the church will insure more
harmonious action and better CO. o-opera-
tlon in the entire field. The meeting is
the first of the kind ever held in the
Statp
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-07
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS

washington. March 1.-THE house was
IN session but twenty-five minutes to-
oay adjourning out of respect to the
memory OF the late Representative Har-
mer OF Pennsylvania, the Father of the
House. who died yesterday. The usual
committee was appointed to attend the
funeral.
The vote on the Aldrich- Robbins con.
tested election case, which was to have
been taken to-day. was postponed until
tomorrow.
The conference report on the financial
bill which was agreed to by the senate
yesterday was presented to the house
but no time was fixed for calling il nm
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-07
BULLER'S HEAVY LOSSES
In the Relief of the Ladysmith
GarriSOn-BOerS Are Re-
treating to the North
and to the East.

London, March For lack Of news
from Lord Roberts. attention turns to
Natal. 1t is reported Butler has pushed
forward force along the Harr1smith
line of railroad toward Van Reenans
pass, using the railroad freely for all
communications.
It appears the Beers intend to take up
a strong position in the Biggersberg
range and contest the Glencoe passes. al
though it hardly seems likely that Bull
ler will attempt to force these for the
present. His plans, however, are kept
almost as secret as those of Roberts.
While waiting important developments,
which are daily expected to occur in the
Free State. rumors of peace recur. The
second edition of the Times today con-
tains a, dispatch from Capetown which
says there is crying need for an explicit
statement by the British ministry that
nothing short of annexation is intended,
''in order to dampen the mischievous agi-
tation that is going on under the pretext
of demand for peace"
Another list of casualties sustained by
Buffers forces from February 14th to
February 9th shows:
Killed, 1913; wounded, 573; missing, 54.
OF these losses the Inniskillings were as
follows: Killed, 54: wounded, 1852; miss
ing, %.
Dublin Fusileers: Killed. Is; wounded,
81: missing, 1S.
Connaught Rangers: Killed, 10; wound
ed 105; missing. 8.
Royal Irish Fusileers: Killed, H.;
wounded. 63; missing 2.
Scots Fusileers: Killed, 18; wound
ed 6S.
With the list of casualties issued Mon
day this makes the total cost to rank and
file in the final relief of Ladysmith 1859
men.
Lord Roberts has telegraphed as fol-
lows:
"Osfontein, March z, 4:30 p. m.-Our
operations today promise to be great
success. The enemy occupied a position
four miles north and eleven miles south
of Modder river. placed General Col
ville's division on the north bank and
General Kelly-Kenny's and fuckers di-
visions with cavalry on the south bank
The cavalry division succeeded in turn
ing the enemy's left flank opening the
road for the sixth division which is ad-
vancing without being obliged to fire a
shot up to the present time. The enemy
are in full retreat towards the north and
east. They are being closely followed by
cavalry, horse artillery and mounted in
fantry while fuckers division, Colville's
ninth division and the guards brigade
under Pole-Carew are making their way
across the river at Poplar's drift where I
propose to place my headquarters this
evening. Our casualties will I trust be
few as the enemy were quite unprepared
for being attacked by flank and having
their communication with Bloemfontein
threatened"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-07
cal studies around Iceland for
'wegian government.

cal studies around Iceland for e Nor
,wegian government
A specially constructed vesse been
ordered for this voyage. 1t w = SINH
lar to the Fran, but smaller.
The expedition will return he au-
tumn. In reply to the quest DO yo,,
intended to proceed to the I regions
again?" Herr Nansen said THAI he had
certain plans in view which for the pres
ent he preferred to keep secret. AS to
Andre, Herr Nanses said:
II believed as long as possible in his
return, making the most liberal allow
ance of time for his temperance, but
l no longer have any hope. l don't be-
lieve that he is living. Otherwise we
should certainly have heard of him. All
that can be looked for now is the recov-
cry of his BODY
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-07
Wages Are Increased

P.ttsburg, March -Four thousa nd
employees Of the National Tube company.
at McKeespOrt. We're to-day notified of
10 per cent advance in wages to date
from April l. This is the second in
crease of 10 per cent at the National
Tube works and makes wages of COM
mon laborers higher than at any time
in the history of the works All tube
workers employed by the combine in the
United States Will receive similar ad-
vanceS. \
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-07
Social Democrat Convention

Indianapolis, March AT today's ses-
sion of the social democratic convention
the committees reports were discussed.
AS nominations We're made the last order
of business 1t is believed they will not be
reached until tomorrow. The report of
the secretary-treasurer of the party
showed 226 branches with a membership
of 1886. There are branches in 32 states.
Fred Strickland of Chicago. was elected
permanent secretary.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-07
Roots Visit To Cuba.

Havana. March -7.-secretary Root ar
rived this morning on board the trans
port Sedgwick. He was received with a
salute from Cabanas fortress. General
Ludlow was also on board the Sedgwick.
Governor General Wood and all division
staff and department of the Havana
staff escorted the party ashore. Promi-
nent Cubans who visited the Sedgwick
were the chief justice, secretarys. mayor.
civil governor and chief Of police.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-07
Georgia Republicans,

Atlanta, March THE republican
state convention met here to-day. A
number Of contests had to be settled and
the convention was confronted with the
prospect Of long session with much
controversy. Colonel Johnson of Atlanta
was elected chairman Of the central
committee.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-07
Believes Andre Is Dead.

New York. March IA dispatch to the
Herald from Berlin says: Herr Fridtiof
Nansen has been interviewed here by a
correspondent Of the Lokal Anzeiger. He
Is passing through Berlin on his way
to Breslau. Speaking on the subject of
his future plans and the late Andre, he
said that he would leave Christiana on
May 10 In order to carry out Hydrologic
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-07

regarding the case but from others who
have had experience in such matters it
Is learned the case will hardly prove to
be one of the plague, as the dead man
has long been q resident of this city.
Had he been a recent arrival from the
Orient, greater alarm would be felt. The
Gordon of police now watching China
town is kept there simply as a precau-
tionary measure.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-07
IS NO HOPE FOR THE
ENT0MBED MINERS

Charleston w. Va, March 7.-Hope
for the rescue alive Ct the so or 80 miners
believed to be still enta...b ed in the Red
Ash mine. the scene of yes.erday'eexplo-
sion, has been practically aoan !one3. A.
number .Cf 4 ead bodies, were taken from
the shaft after IL o'clock last night, and
although the working party is 'unrenit-,
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-07
Corporal Promoted.

Washington. March 1.-THE president
to-day nominated Corporal F. M. Polk
of Company &C." thirty-ninth infantry.
to be second lieutenant United States
volunteers.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-07
White Shirts

The Manhattan White Shirts are made
of fine muslin with cuffs, neck band and
bosom of fine linen.
There is the coat style with a medium
length bosom. and another made with
short bosom, opened front and back.
These shirts are perfect fitting. in all
sizes and sleeve lengths, price $1.25 each.
Several other styles and qualities.
Mems White Shirts. made Of good mus
lin with bosoms, neck bands and cuffs Of
linen. Made with continuous facings
and reinforcements at all the usually
weak points. These shirts will wear
wei. they are properly finished and per-
feet fitting. A fresh lot just opened up.
all sizes and all laundered ready to wear.
Only soc. each. =
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-07

ting In its efforts to reach the part Of
the workings still cut on. it is feared
they Mill be too late to save the en-
ttinbed workmen.
Governor Atk.ason is still or the
ground, and. In conjunction with the
state mime Inspector. Is directing the
relief operations.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-07
Colored
~ Shirts

The celebrated Manhattan" brand in
the very latest designs. effects and COL
Orings. Absolutely more newer, none
better. These shirts are made Of fine
percales and madras cloths and are ele-
gantly finished. Some. of them have
cuffs detached to match. Prices $1.75,
$500 and 81. so.
Another lot of Fancy Colored Shirts
of fine .percale, new and exclusive de-
signs and colorings. open back and front,
with stripes running up and down and
across the long and short bosoms. First
class shirts in every respect and made by
Wilson Bros. and Cluett, Coon & Co. All
sizes and sleeve lengths, price $3.50 each.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-07
The 1ranSyaal Invaded

London. March IA special dispatch
from Durham says, a, flying column ~
orfoisn troops from Zululand. entered the
transvaai and has been daily skirmish.
sns with small parties oe Beers. The
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-07
GENERAL ROBERTS HAS
A TASK BEE0RE HIM

scouts and artillery. all commanded by
Major Prendergast. The men first
crossed the border on February 28 1t
now occupies an entrenched position on
the Catasa, nine miles within the Trans
vaal.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-07
Zephyr Ginghams

The assortment we will show TODAY
takes in domestic, Scotch and French
goods, ranging in price from 121hc to SOC
yard. II va sans dire, the French are
the best They are Of the highest grade
ana command the highest price. The
Scotch is sturdy and strong and in pretty
designs and colors. Similar styles are
shown in the domestic.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-07
Roberts, Advance.

London, March Lord Roberts tele-
graphs from Osfontein:
Advanced March Z. The enemy is in
full retreat followed by our troops. Cas-
ualties few"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-07
CalicOes

Light colorings with fancy figures and
stripes and dark blue with white figures.
2b inches wide &c yard.
Turkey red Calicoes with black and
Wnlte polka dots stripes and figures,
width 25 inches, s 1-3c. yard.
Indigo blue Calicoes, white figures, 81
inch 10c, 31-inch 121sc. yard.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-07
Crinkled CreDOns

An effective texture for warm weather
and thoroughly washable, light grounds
with stripes in red, navy and light blues,
27 inches wide, sc. yard.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-07
O. K. S. Percales

Absolutely the hest Percale that is pro-
uuced, nne quality, even in thread and
rlch in colorings. We have some 400 diff
1erent designs and colorings, pretty reds.
pinks, blues and light and dark tints 36
inches wide 12lbc ward
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-07
Wash ~
Fabrics

Notwithstanding the backward sprine
we nave sold tremendous lot of Cotton
goods this season. Our 20. r. S." Per-
Gales, Zephyr Ginghams and Marlboro
satins are shown in a vast variety Of de-
signs and colorings,
Samples of these free by mail for ash.
ing.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-07
Marlboro Satins

Satines are so we'll known and h;oh,v
appreciated that one cannot do without
them. This seasons styles seem prettier
than ever. They are shown in a big va
rlety of colorings and pretty designs, re-
sembiing rich silk foulards in their dain-
tlness and general effects. Width ~
inches, 25c a yard Several are shown
IN our front windows tn-dax
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-07
Pretty Percales

Mixed effects, in pinks. light blue,
heliotrope, grays, etc., rs inches wide, at
1-3c. yard
Douglas Island news., 1900-06-27

Mrs. Louis Stein, accompanied by Miss Emma Mack, left on the Topeka last Sunday evening for Dawson. Miss Mack goes to join her parents who are at present located on the Yukon, but expect to go to Nome this summer, Mrs. Stein goes simply on pleasure trip and expects to return to Douglas in few weeks.
Douglas Island news., 1900-06-27
FROM DAWSON TO PARIS.

Chas. Anderson and Oscar Scott, two prospectors who made fortunes in the Klondike, were visitors in Douglas City last Sunday, where they met several old acquaintances, including A. B.. Prick, who used to work with them in a logging camp in Pierce county, Wash ington, before they ever dreamed of the wealth that awaited their coming in the far away north They arrived in Skag way last Saturday afternoon and that evening took passage on the steamer Flosie for Juneau, arriving there Sun day morning. The came over to Doug las in the afternoon to embark on the AI-IIi, which was taking on a cargo of suIphurets at the TreadwelI dock, pre- paratory to sailing south. They were we'll supplied with nuggets and eXhib- ited double handful or so which rang ed in size from haZlenut to a walnut. One specimen, however, was notably uuS, duu Was MOIIu COtt. AuOJuCl OCdu- tiful specimen was one where the gold was attached to rose quartz. There were originally three members of this party of gold seekers, who went into the Yukon basin in June, 1896, and they were among the first to reach Dawson after news of the great strike on the Klondike became noised about. Here they were successful in locating good claims. The third member of the par ty is now at White Horse, where he has some valuable copper properties that syndicate is about to purchase for the comfortable sum of Sl25,OOO. Messrs. Anderson and Scott informed their old friend Prick that the KIondike was yet a good country for the prospector and advised him to seek that locality if the yellow fever coursed through his veins. This is the third trip to the outside world these gentlemen have made, and this time they are going to the Paris Exposition.
Douglas Island news., 1900-06-27
THE MACCABEES.

The organization of this order in our city has met with deserved success and our business men and others have em- braced the opportunity to provide for their loved ones for the day that is sure to come to all The meeting for organ ization will be held next Friday, June 29th, at 8 o'clock p? m., at Odd Fellows hall and in order to accommodate the large numbe that have signified their desire to join after pay day the final closing of Charter will take place the Friday following--July 6th-,at the same place and time, thus taking in both day shifts at the mines, and no one with a family to provide for, or that themselves are in need of total and per manent disability benefit, sick, funeral and accident benefit, should fail to join. Besides the social benefits of an order with a membership of 45O,OOO can hardly be overestimated. Amongst those who thus far have given in their applications and been examined, we
Douglas Island news., 1900-06-27

pear at SkagWay:
 H. Crofts Geo. w. Harvey c. A. Lindstrom Charlie Wortman Frank Burns D. J. Milan Fred Henson Frank James Frank Vestal M. J, O'Connor Elmer E. Smith L. s. Slane Jerry Cashen Mark Smith R. R. Hubbard Frank COpp A. Murray J. Murray A. Williamson J. H. Daugherty Samuel Gilmore William Bruce Pete Mcintyre Bob Thompson J. c. Johnson Harry Winters J. D. Summers Wm. Rattry Philip Stephenson Dan Cashen H. s. Robbins Al Stevens Hugh McRae Tom Purdy J. H. Miller Frank Oliver H. Patton Wm. Guttridge James Gamble John Doneghay
 A part of these went up last Wednes. day evening on the FIosie and the rest went on the Al-Ki Thursday afternoon
 Messrs. c. A. Lindstrom, A. William. son, Frank James and J. H. Daugherty returned to Douglas Thursday night on the Flosie, having been excused by Judge Brown.
Douglas Island news., 1900-06-27
MIDSUMMER DAY.

The Scandinavians of Douglas Island celebrated Midsummer day, June 24th, by holding a picnic on the banks of Lawson creek. The day was exception ally fine and the committees in charge of the affair were liberal in their sup ply of refreshments. A grand ball was given in the evening at the large armo ry hall.
Douglas Island news., 1900-06-27
COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTS.
CAMERAS! CAMERAS! CAMERAS

Just received at the Douglas City Pharmacy, an invoice of Cameras, sizes 4x5 and 5x7. Prices from S11 to S25. We also carry full stock of printing art paper, plates, printing frames, trays, developer and toning and fixing solu- tions and tripods, ranging in prices from S1.5O to S3.5O.
Douglas Island news., 1900-06-27
FRONT STREET.

Property owners and business men on Front street are requested to make the slight improvements necessary, in front of their several places of busi- ness, to put the street in proper shape for the Fourth of July sports. A little effort by each is all that is needed.
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