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The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14
Automobile Racing Track.
(By Associated Press.)

New York, Oct. 1.-THE Automobile
Racing association of the state of New
York has made arrangements for the
construction on Long Island, about 25
miles from New York, of race course
for automobile tournaments. The plans
call for three tracks-one for speeding,
one for rough riding" and one for
coasting This is said to be the first
track of the kind in the country.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14
LABOR UNIONS DIFFER.
Association of Mechanics and Society
of Engineers Quarrel.
(By Associated Press.)

New York. Oct. 1.-THE misunder-
Standing between the international as
socia ton of mechanics and the Amalga-
mated society of engineers led to an ex-
change Of words between the represent
tatives Of the two bodies at a recent
mesting of the Central federated union.
The Anal gamated society of engineers
has its headquarters in England and has
only branch organization in this coun-
try. The trouble grows out of the fail
ure, it is alleged, Of the Amalgamated So
cietv. which has number of machinists
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14
General Buffers Speech.
(By Associated Press.)

New York, Oct. 14.-So great is the agi-
tation aroused by the recent speech Of
Sir Redvers Butler that according to
the Tribune's London correspondent
General Butler is being urged by his
friends to publish without delay the full
text of his heliograph to General White
in reference to the surrender of Lady
smith,
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14
J. PIERPoNT MORGAN.
Rumored Purchase of the White Star
Line Revived.
CBy Associated PreSs,)

(By Associated Press)
New York. Oct. 14-Although it has re-
peatedly been denied by the officials OF
the White Star line, the rumor that j.
Pierpont Morgan is negotiating to buy
the line is again revived from London,
says the Herald.
1t is reported that he will soon go to
England to look after the project in
person, and that Clinton Dawkins, one
Of Mr.. Morgan's partners, will precede
him across the Atlantic.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14
Discharging italians.
(By Associated Press. J

New York. Oct. i'll Novimento, an
Italian paper published in Paterson. N.
j.. makes the statement that scores Of
Italians have been discharged from the
silk mills in that city since tho assas-
sination of the president because Of
their nationality. The paper strongly
protests and declares that there was
nothing in common between the Italians
and McKinley's slayer.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14
Sultan viii Object.

New York, Oct. IA dispatch from
Constantinople to the Times says the
sultan is not fully convinced Of the in
tention Of Great Britain to occupy
Koweit or to interfere with his suzerain
rights, but he will oppose the transfer Of
those rights to anothAx power.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14
CONGRESSMAN ROBINSON.
Council of Doctors Consider Condition
Most Critical.

(By Associated Press.)
Fort Wayne. Ind. Oct. 14.-After a
consultation, the physicians who are at
tending Congressman J. NJ. Robinson
pronounced his condition most critical,
and they are very much in doubt as to
the result.
Mr.. Robinson has typhoid fever Of a
malignant type and the crisis has been
reached. Previously he had shown en-
couraging symptoms. but the turn was
unfavorable, and his family and attend
ants are preparing for the worst.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14
NEGOTIATIONS FAIL.
Kidnapers Of Miss Stone Resent Efforts
Of Bulgarian Police.
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated Press.)
New York, Oct. 1.-THE Constanti-
nople correspondent of the World cables
the following additional points of in
terest concerning the attempts to rescue
Miss Stone:
The first negotiations with the brigands
who kidnapped Miss Stone, the American
missionary. and are no wholding her for
$4,000 ransom, have fallen through,
owing to an attempt by the Bulgarian
police to trap the outlaws. 1t is be-
lieved, however, that Miss Stone and
her companion, Mrs. Tsilka. are being
we'll treated.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14
IMPERIAL PROGRESS.
Dowager Empress Demands $1,000
900 in the Midst of Famine.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press)
New York, Oct. 1.-THE Shanghai
correspondent of the Times says: Ma
jor Perrera, an officer of Brig. Gen. A.
G. Creaghs staff. has completed an in
teresting journey from Tai Yuen Foo to
Sian Foo and thence to the Yang Use
river. He was everywhere we'll received.
Despite the terrible effects of the fam
inc in the province of Shen ST and the
foods in the Yang Use region the Chi
nese court appears determined to make
the journey to Kai Fong Foo as splen-
did imperial progress, involving heavy
expenditure.
According to the opinion of native off,
Gals the court will winter at Kai Fong
Foo and proceed to Pekin in the early
spring.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14

DENVER. Colo.-A special from
Louisville. Colo. says John Taylor,
weigh boss at the Rex mines, shot and
killed his divorced wife this afternoon
and then blew out his own brains.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14

CLEVELAND, Ohio - George Howe.
aged 50 years. we'll known business
man. an army officer and former secre-
tary of Cleveland National League Base
ball club, died today of kidney disease.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14

SEATTLE. Wash.-Tracy Robertson,
secretary OF the Seattle chamber Of COM
merce. and Captain George Stevens of
the steamer Prosper were drowned at
Nome during a storm on Sept. %.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14
Australian Military.
(By Associated Press.)

(By ASSOCIdteu FTcSS'J
New York, Oct. 14.-The London rep
resentative of the Tribune is authority
for the statement that Sir Hector Mac
Donald may be offered the post of COM
mander-in- chief OF the Australian
troops.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14

Gently lost the steamer Islander, and
whose steamer Amur had o narrow
escape a short time ago.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14

ST. JOSEPH. Mo.-Several months ago
a prominent attorney Of this city. who
had formerly been employed by Pat
rowe. received a draft from Grove from
South Africa for legal services rendered
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14
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The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14

WASHINGTON.-The president has
designated f. w. Bloomingdale of New
York as a member of the William Nc
Kinley Memorial association. s..-
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14

LEXINGTON. Ky.-The grand circuit
trots scheduled for today were pos =
poned on account OF rain.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14

NIAGARA FALLS-Peter Niessen Of
Chicago successfully navigated the whirl-
pool rapids in a 21-foot cigar-shaped
boat called the Fool Killer.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14

WASHINGTON-A statement of the
treasury shows: Available cash balance,
$165,SS4.619; gold, 500. 1894, 1926. .,
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14

VICTORIA. B. C.-The steamer VIII,
lapa has left to go to the rescue Of ths
steamer Hating. which is ashore on
Texada island. The Hating belongs tt
the Canadian Pacific railway. which re.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14

WASHINGTON.-Ge Chaffee has
notified the war department that the
transport ingalls, arrived at Manila yes
terday, so days from New York. No.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14

Observation-Disclosures Ito and party.
who have been sightseeing in Chicago,
left for New York, whence they will pro-
coed to Washington.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14

ROME.--The pope saturday received
audience Bishop Chappelle, apostle
delegate to the Philippines. =
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14

NEW YORK-The White Star liner
Celtic brought party Of English rail-
road men. who come here to spend
month studying American railroads and
inspecting systems.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14

DENVER. Colo.-A special from Albu-
querque. N. NJ, says that Sheriff Max
well of Holbrook. Ariz., and another
man were killed in a recent battle with
outlaws near Springerville.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14

SAN JOSE. Cal.-Nearly the entire
business portion of Los Gatos was. de-
stroyed by fire yesterday. Loss esti-
mated at a quarter of a million dollars.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14

pANNlI4LE. Ky.--At Harrodsburg, 10
miles from here, five men robbed the
Vostotfice. securing Il small amount OF
money. and afterwards attempted to
effect an entrance to the Meyer National
bank.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14

HAVANA-The elections for all offices
except president will be held December
q next. and that for president will take
place February a, Cuba's national ho!i-
day. ~.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14

CHICAGO-The bank OF Marysville at
Potomas. village 20 miles asst of Chi
cago. was entered by robbers, and be-
tween $1,000 and $1,000 in currency and
silver taken. Ia,t
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14

LONDON-W. C. Whitneys filly Abey-
ance q. Reiff) won the Kempton Park
nursery handicap plate of G1000, dis
lance five furlongs.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14

MILWAUKEE,, Wis.-Lansing War
rem, manager and publisher of the Mil
waukee Sentinel. died yesterday from
fever, after an illness of about two weeks.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-14

SEATTLE. Wash.-A special from
Leary. WASH, says: George S. Theo-
bald of Buffalo, one of Hi Henry's min
strel men, was killed at Leary this after
noon by the overland train while at
tempting to get on after the train had
reached high rate of speed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-02
TEMPORARILY RESTRAINED.
Litigation Concerning an Issue oi
@45, 100000 Worth of Stock.

Litigation Concerning an Issue of
@45, 100000 Worth of Stock.
Judge Gray of the United States Cir
ciut Court of this city filed an order in
Trenton Thursday for American Smelt-
ing and Refining Co.. and M. Guggen-
helms Sons of New York to show cause,
on May 18th, at Trenton, why they
shold not be permanently enjoined from
making use of the recently issued
S45, 200, 600 increase in the capital stock
of the smelling and refining company.
A temporary order has been granted
restraining the sale, or use, of this
stock pending final hearing
The suit was instituted by Irving E.
Lengie of Reading, Pa, an owner OF
$50, 900 worth of the stock Of the smelt.
ing and refining company. The suit is
erepetition Of tne one instituted in the
ltew Jersey State Courts by w. M.
Donald and others, which resulted in 9
decision prohibiting the issuing Of
) the stock and the carrying out of q
deal for the absorption of the Guggen
helm plant by the smelling company,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-02

A correspondent writes as followsi
Christians in all agee have thought
and pondered over it, learned men in
theology have discussed it and have
given various doctrines in regard TO it (,
and the query still goes on why? accord-
ing to the teachings of these eminent
scholars is it necessary. says the
skertic: Bible students are still study
ing about it. Many are earnestly de.
string the return of the Lord Jesus and
find this will be the beginning of the
is age spoken OF and are earnestly
striving to convert the nations that
they may be prepared to receive Him,
for what Is He to return; IL the
Christian receives his crown ut DEATH
and the others their condemnation.
what is this Millennium Age for? What
is the Judgment Who is the greut
Judge? What part does the Jewish
nation have in this day? Is the
promise made to Abraham to be full
filled? These questions are all treated
in the discourse by Frank Draper Of
Youngstown, o., to be given 10 The
Knights Of Pythias Hall on Saturday
and Sunday next at $50 and 1870 p.
M. Mr.. Draper Is a pilgrim who
travels from place to place dsyoting
his time in this service and 10 glad I'd
meet with all oonsecrated believers In
the Lord Jesus, and also all Others
who believe In Jehovah.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-02
Riley,s Long wait for Fame.

"a friend came to me once,n says
James Whitcomb Riley, in Success Tor
February, "oompletely heartbroken,
saying that his manuscripts were coz
stantly returned. and that he was the
most miserable wretch alive. / asked
him how long he had been trying?
Three years, he said. My dear man,
answered, laughing, go on, keep on
trying till you hare spent as many years
at it as ] did, As many years as you
did!' he exclaimed. Yes, as long as
I did. 'What2 you-.James Whitcomb
Riley, struggled for years! 7 Yes, SIT,
through years, through sis epless nights,
through almost hopeless days. Fol
twenty years / tried to get into one
magazine; back came my manuscripts
etel nally. / kept on. In the twentieth
year, that magazine accepted one Of
| my articles was not believer ir
| the theory that one man does thins
| much easier than any other man. Con
tinuous, unfagging effort, persistencs
and determination will WIN. Let mo-
the man be discouraged who has these.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-02
HORRIBLE FATE OF SIX GOLD DIGGERs

Chicago. ILL.,, April ga special from
Victoris, B. O., TO the Record Herald says
"a terrible story of the fate of a party of
six gold seekers in the Copper River country
CORES from Dawson, where the sole surA
viyor of the little company has arrived.
1.-THE party left Seattle three years age
for Copper River country, and, according
to this mans tale, the treacherous VALDEZ
glacier claimed one OF the party for its own.
He disappeared in a fissure in the ice, de-
scending distance OF 20 feet, where he
became wedged between walls of ice He
remained conscious, and gave final instruc-
tions to his companions, who were powerless
to assist him.
THE next misadventure was on raft,
which was tossed over laundering rapids
and broken to pieces against the jagged
rocks. The five men made a desperate Eight
for life. but three of them were never seen
again. Two reached shore, one of whom
was severely injured internally, and the other
| with fractured arm. They were bereft Of
| all provisions, and hundreds of miles from
| civilization. After days OF untold suffering.
| a spark of life In the man injured internally
| was mercifully extinguished. His lone
| partner wandered on without food for l3
days. After that, his life became blank
| for period of IL months; and when his
senses returned, he found himself amonf
/ friendly Indians.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-02

Princeton, N. j., April 26. "A class
fight between the freshmen and soPho-
mores took place at the entrance to
Marquand Chapel today, Immediately
before the morning services. HOSTILE
ties were renewed at the close of the
services, and the fight was the fiercest
and longest that has been seen here in
five yeats.
A fortnight ago, many of the first
year men appeared in new spring hats,
which prompted the sopholnores to an
attack on the former for prelnaturely
donuing spring headwear. Neither side
was decided victorious. Not to be
bAtfied in their attempt to put off
their year work caps and wear spring
hats instead, the 800 freshmen marched
in a body to the chaple this morning
CONSEQUENTLY displaying the new
ACQUISITIONS The sophomores were
out in good force, and the fight was on
as soon as the freshmen rounded the
library. Despite the efforts of the proc-
tors and college police, the struggle
lasted fully half an hour.
No serious injuries resulted, but
black eyes and bruised noses are to be
seen on all sides. The battle was moi
decisive, each class losing a number
of hats.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-02
BURGLAR PERSISTED IN RIVER.

Chicago, ILL.,, April ga special
from Omaha to the Tribune says:
Hard pressed by three constables;
q burglar, thought to be q. @. Worley,
leaped into the Missouri River at Pen
ton, Ia, and persisted IN midstream in
full view of his pursuers. By chance,
"a farmer had come upon the burglar q
booty, hidden in his field; and for two
nights, squad of men lay ard
watched, surprising the thief last
night. The fugitive made a bold dash
for liberty, and was chased to the
Missouri River, where he plunged in.
The constablss had set off from shore,
when they saw their man disappear
The current washed the body into shall
low water, where it was recovered som,
time afterwards. book in the dead
mans pocket bore the name q. G.
Morley"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-02
TRANSFER OF MINISTERS.

Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal
Dover. April 25.-Bishop Goodsel, who
presided at the recent session of the Will
mington Methodist Episcopal Conference,
has notified Presiding Elder Baker that he
has transferred the Rev. e. H. Thrasher
from the Wilmington to the Minnesota Con-
ference, ard that the Rev. X. NJ Joscelyn has
been transferred fran the Minnesota to the
Wilmington Conference.
MIR. Thrasher has been member Of the
Wilmington Conferences less than a year,
having been transferred from the New Eng
r. Irving Watkins, whom he succeeded at
New Castle.
Mr.. Joscelyn will become pastor at Fred
erica, to which charge MIR. Thrnsher was as
signed a month ago and tile latter will be
stationed at GAINESVILLE, MINI.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-02
NOT ENTIRELY A SUCCESS.

Robbers Got $3.50 Friday Morning on a
Central of Georgia Train.
Macon, Ga, April ga bold but
only partially successful express rob-
berry was committed in the express car
of the Central of Georgia train bound
from Atlanta to Savannah between
IL. 30 and 1.50 q. M, today.
Soon after the train left Macon, two
men, who had secreted themselves on
the platform, entered the express car,
aud overpowered Messenger White,
After binding him, they threw a sack
over his head. and ransacked the car.
They worked hurriedly. and the search
yielded only package containing $3.50.
Another of 81, 600 was left unopened on
the floor. The men attempted to opsn
the through safe by working the com
bination. They were unsuccessful,
however, and did not attempt to blow
1t open.
At Gordon, 20 miles from Macon,
the men escaped from the train,
Messenger White was found shortly
afterwaId by the conductor, and wal
released. He was unipjured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-02
WILMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB.

viii Have an 1s-Hole Golf Course Com
passing Three sIiles-To Erect Fine
House.
The Wilmington Country Club. held
meeting Thursday night at officeof j.
Ernest Smith and received reports of
favorable progress in the plan of tho
organization and in the establishment
of golf links on its grounds on the
Kenneth turnpike.
The grounds committee reported that
the property was being put into shape,
fences being removed and streams
cleaned.
John Reid of Atlantic City, the pro-
fessional expert in the laying out of
golf courses has been engaged to lay
out the links and rough plan shows
a course of Is holes, ling $500
yards, so that once around it will be
about three miles. The fist hole is
to be near the Kenneth turnpike and
| the proposed site of the clubhouse, and
the last hole is to bring the player
close to the clubhouse. The property
extends as far south rs Seventh street,
and east to Green Hill avenue. The
golf course includes two or three little
streams of water and two or three pieces
of woodland, which add to the at
Effectiveness of the grounds and make
fine hazards. The distance between holes
ranges from 100 to $50 yards
Next fall it is proposed to take in 1C
more acres of land, which will enable
an increase of the golf course to 6, 005
yards. 1t Is hoped to have the links
ready for use by July LIST.
Provision Is also to be made for tennis
near the clubhouse.
The club is to erect a house suf
ficiently large to furnish entertainment
for members who play neither golf mo-
tennis. 1t will be roomy and hav,
plenty of locker room and baths, ant
ultimately it is proposed to install bill
lizard tables, bowling alleys, shuttle
bears and other games usual in coun
try club.
1t is intended also to have steward
go that members can take meals at tn
house. The building is to be surrounds
by wide porches, where in the summe
evenings supper will be served.
At last nights meeting the presiden
was authorized to appoint oommitte
to select the site for the clubhouse
The carrying out OF the plans depend
very materially upon the amount {
subscriptions that are received. Fiol
: the present indications it would seei
that the subscriptions will be ample
: meet the full plans of the committe,
The club is allowed to have capiti
J OF $50, 600.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-02
COLLISION IN THE DELAWARE.
The Schooner Navy Baxter Sunk by this
Tank Steamer Manhattan.

The Schooner Mary Baxter Sunk by the
Tank Steamer Manhattan.
Within a-short distance of the spot where
her sister schooner was sunk oil Billingsport,
N, j., in the Delaware. the two-inast, sand
laden schooner Mary Baxter was run down
yesterday week by the German tank steam
ship Manhattan. Capt. Roemer, laden with
refined oil for Genoa. The three members
of the Baxter's crew were rescued, two by
the Manhattan and one by an unknown
schooner. Later, the Manhattan anchored
off Marcus Hook, where the rescued seamen
we're landed. Apparently the Manhattan is
uninjured.
At the time of the collision, the Manhattan
was proceeding slowly down stream In
charge of Pilot Charles s.. Morris. 1t was
very thick at the time, and she was goinp
cautiously to find safe anchorage at which
to lie until the weather cleared. From tbs
accounts given by the rescued members o.
the Baxter's crew, the schooner sank aluiost
Immediately, anda they had no time to save
their effects.