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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04
Democrats In the House Fighting Hard to
Defeat the Reapporlionment biI|---
Killing Time.
WILL NOT make A QUORUM
DETERMINED TO HOLD THEIR INFLUENCE IN THE S0UTH-SEN
ATE TAKES UP MATTERS FOR PRO-
lection OF ABORlGNIES.

ton to adjourn was defeated S. to 1O3
The speaker pro tenn held that the pend
ing question was the vote on the question
on consideration raised against the Ohm
stead resolution yesterday. Under the
previous roll call leaders on both sides
had conferred and agreed that the reso-
luton should be committed. Mr.. Rlch-
ardson, the minority leader supported
this course.
Mr.. Olmstead replied that he would
consider the proposition after the house
had voted to consider the resolution. Il
may say said he, that it is my inten-
ton to follow the course suggested by the
gentleman from Tennessee"
.'Why not do so now and save time,'
asked Mr.. Richardson. But Mr.. Olmstead
insisted upon a vote on the question or
consideration and the roll was called.
Mr.. Sewall expressed a desire to have
more light thrown upon the resolution,
but as it was about to be sent to the cal
endar the New Jersey senator said he mad
no wish to delay the resolution and it was
adOpted.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04

New York. Jan. 3.-The Journal ana
Advertiser says:
Grover Cleveland, David b. Hill, Dam
ial s. Lamont, VIM. +. Shehan, VIM. I.
Whitney, Jacob a. Canter and oiher
democratsi It is said are announced TO be-
come mebders of the Samue! j. Tl!den
dub with headquarters at Broadway
and 72d. streets Articles OF !ncorpora-
tion for which have just been signed by
Justice Levenrrtt in the surTeme court.
The club as declared by those who are
promoting its interests is to be the plo-
neer in the movement suggested by
Grover Cleveland for the Reorganization
of the democratic party ana promul-
gated Through democratic principle
throughout the United states" 1t is to
be a national as we'll as state and local
institution and will sesh TO have NOM
mated for ofiiae only 'Simon pure" demo-
Gratis running on '.old fashioned o>Soo.
cratic platforms.
The two hundred men whom the incor-
porators assert have already signified
their intention of Joining are to be sum-
moned to a meeting early in the coming
week, al which Officers are to be chosen.
Robert bowling head Of the contracting
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04
KRUGER and STEAD COMING
WILL MAKE A PUBLIC FIGHT FOR NTERVENTI0N-H0PE FOR
GRAND AMER ICAN RECEPTION

a dis lualifica for his reception by IN :.
president of the greatest republic in the
world He does not believe that the
American government is Indifferent to
the war the Beers are waging against
the British monarchy. If he goes to
New York he will go as president to
visit the president. He will expect TO
be in New Yrk about the middle of Feb
ruary. His state of health is not re-
garded as likely to deter him from cross
ing the Atlantic. He had believed the
VOYAGE would take a fortnight and is
much plea sed to hear he could make it in
seven days.
His movement somewhat depends
upon the health of the czar, who is now
quite we'll and had intended to return to
St. Petersburg on January % but the in
fluenza has broken out on the Neva and
it is dangerous malady from those
recovering from typhoid.
If President Kruger went to Russia
he would have a superb reception and
at every station in Germany between the
Dutch and RussiEe Hrontiers he would
receive ovations.s
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04
STRONGER THAN EVER.
Boer Leader Now in America Glorifies
His Cause.

New York, Jan. 3.-Charles D. Pierce.
consul general of the Orange Free State
in New York and treasurer OF the Bo'ar
relief fund in America, has given out the
following statement:
1.-The news coming to us every day,
both by public and private cable, shows
the reported conquest of the Eoers TO ne
q deluSiOn.
There are under arms on the Eoer
side over sixteen thousand hardy, de-
termined, invincible patriots of winch
5000 are now invading Cape Colony
against the troops landed from Grea-
Britain and her dependencies.
"Tne British invaders have lost over 40
per cent of their force. The Beers total
loss in killed and dying from wounds
have not exceeded 1900, but their loss III
property have been very great.
Part of the Beers are armed with
Mausers, using plain bullets. but many
have Lee -Metford rifles, which use the
dundum bullets, and all of the latter
were captured from the English; they
bear the arrow mark of Wooiwich.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04
RIG GUNS OF DEMOCRACY
n, D FASHIONED TlLDEN CLUB WITH CLEVELAND AS CHIEF
PRoPHET-TIRED OF LOSING BATTLES.

firm of Flake & Bowling, may be the
first president.
The names of Jacob A. Canter for years
the democratic leader of this state:
Samuel ]. Hotchhiss, Wm Arrowsmith
and Perez NJ. Stewart, who defeated
Robert Maset for the assembly year
ago. appears upon the articles of incor.
rora ton This is what senator Canter
has to say about the club after long
conference with former Lieutenant Gov
error VIM. +. Sheehan and Anthony n.
Brady Of Albany:
The Samuel j. Tilden club is inenrpor-
ated in response to the wishes Of demo-
Gratis who are deSirous that the party
shall not continue TO lCtSe, but rather 10
win battles at the polls.
We shall. instead of fighting for 16 to I,
fisIht FOR tariff, against subsidies, against
Capitalization of power and the other
great issues on which the democracy has
heretofore gone to the people and won
many victory.
will snch men as Grover Cleveland
AMI David h. HILL Vim. G. Whitney and
Daniel S. Lamont join the club was
asked.
I'VE certainly should not have formed
it would we not be assured of the sym.
pata,y Of men Of their types
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04
BLEW TRAINS OFF TRACK.
Nevada Visited By Furious Gale OF
Wind.

Reno, New. Jan. A terrific wind
storm has done much damage here and in
this vicinity. The south bound pas
senger train on the Nevada. California &
Oregon railway was struck by the gale
at Doyles. forty miles north of Reno and
was hurled from the rails. Four pasSen-
gers and three tranmen We're hurt. In
iuries were sustained by Mr.. F. r. Dodge
of this city. A baggage car on the Vir
ginia & Truckee railroad express was
lifted from its trucks at Washington
Mills south of here.
a portion of the roof of the Central Pa
ciic freight depot at Reno was blown off
and the round house suffered similarly.
r. W. Parry was the heaviest loser
The livery stable is three story brick
building and one of the largest in town.
A portion of the second floor was used as
a residence.
Parry and his family We're seated in the
dining room. when, without warning a
sixty foot section of the south wall col
lapsed and tons of brick, laths timbers
and mortar crashed through the ceiling.
Mr. and Mrs. Parry and their three
children We're buried in the debris, but
almost miraculously escaped serious in
jury.
J. A. Potthoff's large brick livery sta
BILE lost a cornice. The roof was torn
asunder and the walls cracked to the
foundation The western windows of
the state university and insane asylum
were blown in. The residence of John
Sparks, the millionaire cattle king, was
slightly damaged. A playhouse on the
Fourth street public house grounds was
hurled intact over one hundred feet.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04

New York, Jan. 3.-'A despatch to the
Journal and Advertiser from London
says:
, 1t is almost certainly decided that Mr..
Kruger will go to America in February
accompanied by VIM. T. Stead, who will
make a ringing campaign in behalf of
stopping the war.
The Journal correspondent saw Mr..
Stead just before he left for Paris in
company with John l.. Milholland who
bore an invitation from prominent
New Workers. to Mr.. Kruger to visit
America. While in Paris they VIII see
the leaders Of arbitration movement in
Europe and decide definitely on plans.
Mr.. Stead said
''The time has come for President Kru-
ger to play his trump card and boldly
declare his intention to visit President
Mckinley in order to plead with him the
cause of the independence of the South
African republics. Mr.. Kruger is looked
ut askance in Germany and Austria be-
cause he is the president of a republic
but We think this will not be regarded as
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04
BELIEVE THEY WILL ACCEPT.
Without Any Concessions Alaskan OF
Otherwise.

New York, Jan. "A despatch TO the
Journal ard Advertiser says:
Ambassador Choate will deliver aN
once to LoM Lansdowne, secretary OF
state for foreign affairs, the note OF tine
U, S, government announcing the senate
amendments ito the Nicaragua treaty
and will ask the British government to
Accept the amendment Mr.. Cnoate VIII
assume the position THAT England OF
course, is ready to accept the senate
amendments. Lansdowne will make
non-commitual and polite reply and the
ma er will sllmber for several weeks.
England will undoubtedly put out feel
ers as to whether the United States are
willing to concede something In return
and particularly the Alaskan boundary.
While Mr.. Choate has no Instructions y'st
on this point ii is considered in diplo-
matte circles that the U. s. will not make
the slightest concession and that ulti-
mately England will accept that amend
ment treaty.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04

Washington, Jan. 4.--Mr. DalZell of
Pennsylvania called the house to order
in the absence of Speaker Henderson,
who was detained at his home by
severe cold.
Immediately after the reading of the
journal several members We're on their
feet demanding recognition. Among
them was Mr.. Olmstead, who created
such a stir yesterday the suffrage
rights in the south.
The speaker pro tenn. first recognized
MIR. Lacey of Iowa, who presented
privileged resolution asking the presi-
dent to return a minor bill in which
there was a clerical error 1t was
adopted.
Mr.. Burton Of Iowa presented the
river and harbor bill.
Mr. Graft of Illinois, to clear the way
for Mr.. Olmstead, after stating that 1T
was apparent that no claim bills could
be considered today (this being the day
set aside under the rules for their con-
sideration), asked unanimous consent
TO pass the regular order for today until
next week.
Mr.. Swanson of Virginia objected.
The speaker pro tenn. was then about
to recognize Mr.. Olmstead when Mr..
Underwood of Alabama headed him off
with the point of no quorum.
The house was counted and there
We're only 142 members in the hall
Under the operat ton of automatic
rule the speaker was about tt
direct a call of the house when Mr.. un
derwood interposed with motion to ad
journ and the filibuster was oil, Th'
vote was taken by ayes and nos. Inc mo
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04
Special to the Inter Mountain.

Helena, Mont, Jan. 4.-rhe supreme
court this morning heard the arguments
on the exceptions of the Boston & Mon
tana Mining Co., to the bond filed by the
Montana Ore Purchasing Co.. in the
Pennsylvania mine case. Governor Smith
and E. C. Day appeared in support of
bond and John F. Forbis, of Butte, in
support of the exceptions, but Forbis fl
nally withdrew exceptions 10 all the sure
ties except F. A. Heinze John MacGinnis
and Stanley Clifford.
After the submission of the case, the
court made an order amending the form
er order by inserting after the provision
that the bond be approved by the clerk
the words with leave to appellant to eN-
cept to the sufficiency of sureties within
ten days thereafter, and in event OF
such exceptions sureties shall within ten
days thereafter, upon notice to appel
lants, justify before the clerk of this
court"
The objection to Heinze and MacGinnis
was that they We're NOT financially re-
sponsible, but no reasons for this belief
were given, Forbis holding that it is
! their business to appear and prove they
are. The same objection was made tc
| Clifford, also that for at least two years
he has not been a resident of Montana,
| having a residence With his family in
New York.
In the case of state ex rel Montana ORE
Purchasing Co., against Judge Lintisas
of the second judicial court, the writ Q
mandate applied for yesterday was order
ed issued and made returnable January
| 14th.
"A writ of mandate against the DIS
trct court Of Silver Bow county asked
for by Peter Dempsey. the condemned
murderer requiring that a transcript OF
the testimony in his murder ana lnsan'
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04
A GIRL is MISSING.
Nav Have Been Kidnaped--No Word
From Her.

New York, Jan. 4.-Wm. L. Radford,
real estate dealer of prominence, reported
at the bureau of information earaly THIS
morning that he had reason TO believe
that his sixteen year old daughter Mary
NAV have been kidnapped. The girl was
slightly sick and was to have met her
father at noon yesterday at the Sixth av-
enue elevated railroad station at 33rd
street. He was to have accompanied
her to his physician. She did not keep
the appointment. He waited for three
hours yainly and then went home. There
he was told that Mary had left the mousse
in time to keep the appointment at noon
and that nothing more was known OF her
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04
BOOZ CASE IN THE HOUSE.
Vest Point Hazing Will Be Aired Be-
fore Congress.

Bristol, Pa, Jan. 4.--The house com
r1ittee of five congressman appointed by
-peaker Henderson to investigate the
ise of Oscar l.. BooZ formerly a West
! 'oint cadet, who, it is alleged, died
, on injuries received from being hazed
~ the upper class men two years ago.
agan it's inquiry here today.
w. H. Booz, father of the deceased
adet, was. the first witness. He was
sfea to tell the story of his boys life
). lie at the military academy as far
IS he .sw. Mr.. Booz then went over
t'te SAME story he told before the COM
Mission several weeks ago.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04
Queer Argument Against Bond Of the M. 0.
P. In Pennsylvania Case---Prove
They are Worth It.
MONEY TO PAY MINOR Bills
BOARD OF EXAMINERS NEEDS A LOT OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR
STATE PURP0SES-MANY FUNDS WERE
TOO SHORT.

ity trials be furnished him, was denied
for reasons to be stated in an opinion to
be filed later today.
Articles of incorpora ton We're filed to-
day by the Beaver Greek Reservoir Co.,
of which George B. Clinton, James L.
Lenoir and Ed. Pierson, of Valley county,
are incorporators. The objects are to
buy land, dig bitches, canals, fumes and
reservoirs for storage of water for irri-
cation and other purposes. particularly
to build a dam across Beaver Creek five
miles south of the present dam and thus
construct reservoir. The site is on un-
surveyed land. The company is appar-
entity intended to be cooperative, for the
stock is asSeSSabe, and it is provided
that stock shall not be transferred until
all assessments are paid. nor shall stock
holders be entitled to water until th"n
The capital stock is S., 600 and Albert Te.
tralllt and Joseph NJ. Turmeil are SUBJ
scribers in addition to those named
The state board of examiners has SUBJ
mitted to the governor for submission to
the legislature. a statement of deficiency
appropriations to be asked of the legisla-
/ ture. amounting to So 1856 16. as follows:
Transportation of prisoners. year 1888
and 1900 $13,323 30: Trans Mississippi ex-
position. 1898, $33S.4S; refunded taxes,
1899 and 1900 $6Si.S4: court costs $3.50;
TRANSPORTING volunteers 1898 $9a; orphans
home heating plant, $l.6S2. SO: acquisitions
1899 and 1906 $2O7I.S6 orphans home
4 1900 S2s1tSa: Unive"sit,' 1000 sG.ss- ~;
printing and supplies for state boards
and officers, 1900, s.. 20512: repairing
arnory, 500. 80; soldiers home 1885,
$3.50; state board of charities and re-
forms. $46.S5; historical library $l''
board Of education, $l99,o7; salaries state
officers and clerks, $1f3.o4; marshai su
preme court $29.4o; state prison. $l'4ol''o'
reform school, $2l.,2 rewards, S-oo.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04
NEW LONDON NEWS EDITOR.
Famous English Rowing Coach Who
Helped Harvard.

New York, Jan "A dispatch to the
World from London says
The new editor of the Daily News is
Rudolph G. Lehman, the famous uni
Versity rowing coach, who went to
America a few years ago to coach the
Harvard crew.
Lehman married an American woman,
the daughter of the late Harrison Davis.
He is strong radical in politics and
a clever writer. He has a large proper
" interest in the Daily News.
II. w. Massingham, who resigns the
edtorship of the Daily Chronicle, rather
than sacrifice his anti-war conviction,
will be the chief political writer under
Lehman.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04
WILL TRY THE RACES.
Large Shipment Of American Horses
for England.

New York. Jan. 3.-Edward COrrigan
will ship two loads of race horses to En-
gland on the steamship Minneapolis,
sailing from here Saturday. OF the lot,
eight are unnamed two-yearo olds. Mr..
Corrigan preferring to pick names for
them in England rather than run the
risk of selecting those already in use.
Accompany these two-year-olds are Cor
SHINE. Sardine and two other three-year-
olds.
When this shipment arrives at New
Market, Mr.. Corrigan's stable will num-
Der 81 head.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04
NEVADA EARTHQUAKE.
rook Up the State More Than an
= Election.

Nevada, Mo-, Jan. IA distinct earth
Quake shock was felt here at y:l2 last
night Vibrations lasted Is seconds and
ravelcd from north to southwest. At
81. dorado Springs the electric lights We're
Sb ,.ken entirely. out. leaving the place
n darkness for nearly a minute. Sew
raj houses had window panes broken.
AT Appleta1 City, Mo-, every building
was shakep. although no serious dam
age resulted.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04
CHOATE HAS ORDERS.
Ready to Present Canal Question to
Salisbury.

New York. Jan. S.-A despatch to the
World from London says:
Ambassador Choate has received MS
instructions on the Nicagarua question
He will ask for special interview with
Lord Salisbury to confer on the subject
In the foreign office the opinion is ex-
pressed that Lord Salisbury will be in
no hurry to come to an issue in the ma.-
ter unless Inc state department. at WASH
ington proves to be very urgent.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04

Eorda into the water from pier at the
foot of Michigan street at Il point Wheie
the water is a dozen feet deep ana tileh
ran from the scene. leaving k0rda 10
drown. The plot failed. for the INTENDED
victim was rescued from the water pS
worlmen in a nearby factory. Sch"elf
was arrested late last night. He was sur
prised to learn that Korda was alive ana
confessed to an attempt on the man
life.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04
GET A DINNER HOUR.

Louisville, Ky, Jan. 3.-The fifteen
hundred employees of the Louisville
stemmery of the Continental Tobacco
company have decided to return to work
at once. They will not receive the in
crease in wages asked for, but their
other demands, including abolition OF
docking and permission to leave the fac
tory for dinner, We're granted by the
management.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04
PETTIGREW WOULD KNOW.

Washington Jan. 4.-Another OF Fet-
tigreWs resolutions calling for ln1ofnla-
ton with reference to the Pmilpplhes
was referred to the Philippine commit
fee Another of Mr. Pettigrew's reso-
lutions calling upon the president for
information as to the necessity for an
increase in the army, was referred TO
the committee on military affairs.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04
HEAVY FIRE LOSSES.
Last Year Almost Fatal to Fire 1nsur-
ance Companies.

New York. Jan. 3.--The Journal or
Commerce prints the following:
Fire underwriters suffered terribly dur
ing 1900 The aggregate fire loss of the
United States and Canada during 1ne
wear lust closed compiled from care
fully kept records was $163, 3,S26.2' me
great increase over 1899 and 1898 is SHOWN
in the following tables giving the losses.
,,4h 1900
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04
DID NOT TRADE LAND.
France and England Not Agreed Over
Newfoundland.

London, Jan. 4.-The stories in the
Paris press to the effect that the New
foundland shore dispute had been settled
ID. the exchange of Gambia for F'rench
interests in Newfoundland, are quite un,
founded. Beyond conversations express
i've of mutual desire for a settlement,
there has been no details whatever dis
cuSSed.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04
THANKS HIS FRIENDS.
Kansas Senator Will Not Try for Re-
Election.

Topeka Kan, Jam AT noon today
United States Senator Lucien Baker
withdrew as a candidate for reelection.
In an address he thanks his friends for
their support.
This apparently leaves the nomination
assured to J. r. Burton.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04
WAYS ENDS THAT WAY.
Christians Always Get the Worst in
Every Turkish Encounter.

Constantinople, Jan. AIN the course
of a serious affray near Ishtbi, originat-
ing in an attempt to arrest number Of
Bulgarians suspected of being ennis
saries of the Macedonians, number Of
Christians were killed.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04

Memphis, Jan. 4.-Bobby Dobbs, of
England, and Kid Ashe of Cincinnati,
fought a 20-round draw here last night.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04
DROWNING PLOT FAILED.
Thought It Easier to Murder Than to
Pay Rent.

Chicago Jan. 3.-In view OF several
narsons John Schweir committed the
f;ra, act in a confessed plot TO XIII John
Korda. Schweirs landlord. He pushed
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04

Washington 4-The following dispatch received at
this afternoon from Admiral Remey
"Manila Jan. 4-Bureau vigaton, Washngon-An
morning the third by the fourth infantry and
viejo resulted the capture of
colonel ave captains lieutenant forty
eight and four iadrones Remey."
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04

Galveston, Jan. 4.-The Galveston fac
tory of the cracker trust. and grain
elevator were burned, with a loss Of
$50, 900.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04

New York, Jan 4.-Steel plate manu-
facturers have agreed to advance the
price of their product five cents per hun
dred pounds.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04

Washington, Jan. 4.-The president
says to the senate that at the present
time it is deemed inadvsable to make
public the action on the Cuban postal
frauds. However, the thieves are being
prosecuted
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04

Ashland, Ore, Jan. 4.--The Southern
Pacific lines in this state are tied up by
the unprecedented snow storm which has
been raging.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04

Captown, Jan. 4.-The loyalists are en-
listing in great numbers in the regi-
ments raised to protect against the
Roer invasion.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04

Omaha, JAM 4.-Cudahy denies the
story that the gold coin he paid for the
ransom of his son was all marked. Grove
is still at liberty
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04

London, Jan. 4.-Prnce Su. of China,
will go to Berlin to make public apo
logy for the murder of Won Ketttler.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04

st. Paul. Mimi, Jan. 4.-The Northern
Pacific telegraphers are said to be pre-
pairing an utimatum for the company
on the question of wages, hours and
rules in general. 1t may end in a
strike.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04

Washington, Jan. 4.-Gen. Chaffee has
telegraphed that the American troops
h;sd no connection with the looting raids
in China. They went only to verify the
reports that looting was going on.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-04

New York, Jan. 4.-Senator Depew, who
has geen i'll, is recovering his health.