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The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-15

Ecuador large veins Of coal have been
found cropping out Of the ground. sam
pies of watch. having been submitted to
experts. have been pronounced of as
fine quality as the famous Pocahontas
COAL In the central part piospectoi-s
have discovered that the volcanic nature
of the country has deposited immense
stores of almost pure sulphur and alum.
which is important by reason of the
demand for sulphur. which is being
used in high explosives. bleaching. sugar
refining and Csssolving phosphate rock.
1t has long been known that copper has
been hidden in these mountains. as for
centuries the natives have shOd their
mules with raw copper dug from the
earth and smelted in iron pots. With
very little trouble, one of theses pros
pecting parties located in the Cordille-
ras huge veins OF almost pure copper,
which could be hacked out with axes.
They also found bodies of complex ores
Containing god. copper silver, lead and
zinc.
lo"The forests were found to contain mil
Hons Of acres of Rubber forests, as well
as forests of mahogany and other valu-
able woods. The whole country teens
with game"
sMr. Camilla is travelling leisurely
through the northwest and is greatly
impressed with the stir and hustle of
Eutte He says he believes South Ameri-
ca will be a new Klondike.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-15
SMOOTH GAME WORKED
BY OSTENSIBLE FARMER =
WITH "BUTTER" TO SELL

Several women and a few men resid-
ing in the southern part of the city are
up in arms against an apparent granger
who is is alleged has been swindling
them on butter proposition-selGng
them a fair brand of grease 70 rthe pure
dairy article and charging them 10 cents
a pound more than grocers charge them
for a much better brand.
When his grangerlets first approached
them with his merchandise seyara:
months ago he baited his hook with real
butter and carried buttermilk in order to
establish confidence. He succeeded In
securing long line of regular costuna-
ers on whom he called once or twice, a
week. BY and by, however. he switched
to rank brand of grease and began
putting it on the customers right and
left. About three weeks ago one Of those
swfndled had a chunk Of the stuff ana1y-
zed and found it so per cent raw tallow,
is per cent lard and : per cent yellow
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-15
(By Associated Press,)

London. July 15.-Returning British
officers do not speak hopefully of the
situation in South Africa. They say
the railways are secure here. as are
small zones around Bioemfontein. Pre-
toria. Johannesburg. where it is possi-
BILE for Inhabitants to settle down and
resume their usual occupations without
fear OF disturbance. but apart from the
pacification OF these small spheres of
British influence there are few signs of
progress.
The railway line from Johannesburg
to Laing's Mex Is stili menaced, and the
Dutch section along the South Orange
river Is ravaged by gnerillas. and broad
districts of the Transvaal and the Orange
River colony are only KEEP, quiet by be-
ing emptied of their population through
repeated marches Of strong columns.
In Cape Colony General Sckeepers Ia
giving to General French constdera Bile
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-15
SITUATION IN SOUTH AFRICA
DlSc0URACES BRITISH OFFICERS
eoeRs DECLINE 70 LAY DOWN THEIR ARMS AND ALLOW IN.
-, vADERS TO R UN MATTERS

trouble. The feeling in England Is far
more bitter against Mr.. steyn, who has
just narrowly escaped capture by Broad.
woods column. than against Mr.. Kru-
ger. the former being regarded as in
terfering in quarrel not concerning him.
and apart from the impression which
his being made prisoner would undoubt-
eddy have made in the Orange River COL
ony. his escape will cause great disap-
pOintment.
Lord Kitchener's dispatches, by refer
ring to Mr.. Steyn's brother as among
those captured. rather indicates that the
other prisoners are Of small Importance.
OF the generals In South Africa, Lord
Methuen is the most highly commended
by the officers serving under him. He II
described as one Of the most energetic
and resourceful generals at the front.
Instead Of complaining of the harsh,
criticism to which he was subjected, he
has remained In the service and display
ed untiring industry and gallantry.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-15
ANACONDA NEWS.
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FREE LECTURES.

.. The large store room at $40 East Park
avenue has been fitted up with chair
seats, platform and oriental scensry for
series of lectures by the Oriental syn
dictate of San Francisco and Calcutta.
The lectures are upon human destiny.
character and condition of health and
disease and are made doubly instructive
and interesting by the offhand paint
ings in oil colors made by the lecturer
while he speaks. The musical preludes
and interludes are interesting as we'll as
pleasing. The lectures begin tonight at
$3.50 and continues every night this week.
Admission free to ladies and gentlemen.
No children.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-15

Preparations have been made by Chief
Sanger of the fire department for the
police patrol Of all fires lying within the
business section of Butte. Hereafter the
patrol wagon will accompany the fire
department to each call in district num-
her one and to all general alarms.
The patrol wagon has been provided
with ropes and the other necessary
equipment for the patroling of fire
district. The police court policeman will
accompany the wagon when it goes out
and Immediately upon the fire depart
ment getting in position to fight the fire
the ropes will be stretched across the
streets and about the burning building
and all except those actually having
business inside the building or within
the patrol district will be kept back.
The police, owners of the endangered
property and newspaper men will be the
only ones to whom will be given adnis-
sion within the lines.
The latter win be provided by Chief
Sanger with badges, by means of which
they may get within the ropes or into
the burning property.
Chief Sanger states that his decision
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-15
KING HAS TROUBLES THAT
LANDS HIM IN THE CITY
COURT EVERY FEW DAYS

professor" King, the colored spirit
ualist who has been holding high revelry
about Butte for the past few days, APP
peared again in the police court this
morning. This time his Lord ship was
charged with assault and battery on
Mrs Boggs, proprietor of the Arcade
lodging house. Mrs. Boggs was mixed
Up in the fight between the negro and
her husband Friday night. She is de-
termined. apparently, to keep the negro
in trouble and in this the woman seems
to have considerable assistance from the
colored race of Butte. King pleaded
not guilty and will have a hearing at
5 o'clock tomorrow.
The Dark Town club of the city has
some doubts ABOUT Professor" Kings
personality and his pretensions in the
spirit and other thoughtful lines make
them somewhat dubious of his SINGER
ity on any subject. The professor" al
ways has in his keeping set of cards
with peculiar drawings and writing en-
scribed thereon. These cards the spirit
ualist springs on the least provocation
and as sure as he does so, something
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-15

out of the ordinary happens. Usually
there is row Immediately. For this
reason the colored folk fear the Billings
negro and shun him when he puts in an
appearance.
Often Professor" King is seen about
the streets with q cane having In its
center knot about the size of foot
ball The stick weighs some ten or
twelve pounds and this is also called
by the ebony hued acquaintance of the
stranger .'hodo' which will bring
tlamnation on any who might come in
touch with 1t.
Michael Sullivan. Thomas Clark. John
Lynch, Richard Robins and w. p. Harris
ali up on charges of drunkenness pleaded
guilty and were fined SIS. ]. ]. McTague.
a fast driver, forfeited $40 bond and
r. G. Monahan gave up similar amount
because of his abusiyeness on the street.
The cases against Alice Mccoy and
Daniel Harrington were set for O'Clock
tomorrow. They were charged with dis
turbance. Samuel Lee and John G.
Tobin were assessed SO each for fight
ing. Both paid and were released.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-15
PROPOSALS WANTED.

Sealed bids will be received by the
trustees of School District No. OF Silver
Bow county, Montana. up to o'clock
p. m. of the 22rd day Of July. 1901. tor
the erection and completion Of a one.
story school building. to be erected on
Lots 8, 4. S, and Z, Block Of the
George Cobban addition. Butte. Nom
tana.
Plans and specifications can be seen
at the Office OF the clerk of the school
board. and address all proposals to said
clerk.
Certified checks. made payable to the
order of Henry Mueller. in the sum of
ten Q0) per cent of the amount Of the
bid. must accompany each proposal.
The board Of trustees reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
HENRY MUELLER,
Chairman.
Attest:
THOS. RICHARDS, Clerk.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-15
BRYANITES OF OHIO
WILL BOLT STATE TICKET
Men Who Are Loyal to the Nebraskan
Resent the Slap Given
Their, Idol.

Cleveland july lo.-Ohio democrats
who believe in Bryan and the issues
which the recent convention ignored.
will assemble in Columbus, July 81, ami
make up state ticket.
"A large number of men met yesterday
fp an Office building in this city and de-
cjded that a bolt should be made and a
new party should enter the field of Ohio
politics.
"A formal statement of principles was
submitted to the conference and was
adopted. This will be printed and sent
throughout the state to those who are
determined to be faithful to the Ne
braskan.
"A convention was decided on to be
held on the 31st day of July. To this
convention may come all those who may
sign their names to the declaration of
principles.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-15
POLICE PATROL WAGON
WILL GO TO ALL FIRES
IN BUSINESS SECTION

to patrol fires hereafter is not for the
purpose of shutting off the view of the
spectators or because Of non-apprecia-
ton Of their willingness to aid in every
way possible. The fact that the handling
of the heavy ladders and the chemical
necessitates a great deal of room makes
it difficult for the firemen to act quickly
and satisfactorily when crowd of peo-
pie ruch upon them. in many instances
with only thoughts of a helping hand.
If it is necessary for the safety of the
property to call in assistance from out
siders Chief Sanger will gladly do SO
and under the new regulations will be
able to select his own aids. The patrol
ing of the fire district will also protect
the buildings from robbery during the
excitement. Although the occupants of
the rooms in the Butte hotel report
everything safe it required a great deal
Of unnecessary work on the part of the
officers to keep a lookout for crooks.
Hereafter there win be no fear in this
respect as the outside policemen will
keep such people back and the officers
within can lend additional assistance to
the firemen,
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-15
PROPOSALS WANTED.

Sealed proposals will be received by
the trustees of School District No. l Of
Silver Bow county, Montana. up to
O'Clock p. m. of the 23rd day of July.
1901. for the erection and completion OF
two ca story and basement addition
to the Monroe school building, situated
in South Butte, corner of First street
and Arizona avenue.
Drawings and specifications and a
general form of contract and bond can
be seen at the office of the school clerk.
Proposals Esust be addressed to
Thomas Richards, school clerk, and
marked Proposal for Building School,
house." and must be accompanied with
a certified check of one thousand 81 ,O00)
dollars, as evidence of good faith on the
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-15
BAR CLOSED TO W. NEWTON
Supreme Court Denies Motion to Va
cate Order Disbarring Butte
ATTORNEY,
Especial to Inter Mountain.)

Especial to Inter Mountain.)
Helena, July 15.-The suprem ecourt
today reversed the order Of the district
court in the suit Of Van r. Terrell
against the trustees of the Missoula
Building and Loan association.
L In the contempt proceedings against
the Delaware Surety company the court
gave until Oct. 10th to sshow why it
should not be punished for an attempt
ito furnish straw bond.
A motion to vacate the order for the
disbarment Of William Newton of Butte
was denied.
The attorney general submitted mo-
tions to advance appeals in the cases Of
the state VS. Joseph Shafer, Milton How
ell, G. r. Shadwell, William Whitworth,
Augustus Ford, NJ. L. Beale and Oscar
Prescott.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-15
(By Assoc ated Press.)

washington. July 15.-China has for
mally complied with the demand of the
powers that she SUSPEND for five years
all of the examinations in all the cities
where foreigners have been massacred
or have been subject to cruel treat
ment." but she has compiled in such a
way as to rob the suspension of the punt
tive character desired by the foreign
governments. Nv
The emperor has issued an eiiict sus-
pending the examinations not only in the
guilty districts, but throughout the en-
tire country for period of five years.
Instead of announcing that this is a re-
suit Of the ill-treatment Of foreigners,
the edict explains that the emperor de-
sires to give the students in every prov
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-15
China Plays Sharp Game On the Powers

ince an opportunity to prepare for an
entirely new and modern system OF ex-
animation.
The United States has not agreed to &C.
ton looking to the advisability Of the
foreign ministers in Pekin demanding
that a special punishment be adminis-
tered in those districts in which for
eigners We're outraged. This government
is anxious that the powers should re-
tire from China as promptly as possi-
BILE.
While China has. in the matter of ex-
aminations. turned difficulty, 1t is
pointed out that the other terms demand
ed are exceedingly rigorous and it will
be difficult for the imperial government
to comply with them and at the same
time preserve Its prestige at home.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-15
part OF the person making such pro.

part OF the person making such pro-
posal.
Check made payable to the order OF
Henry Mueller. president Of the school
board, and shall be forfeited to Scheol
District No. l OF Silver Bow county,
Montana. in case the party to whom the
contract Is awarded shall refuse or fai.
to execute a contract and bond for
building said addition in accordance
with said drawings and specifications.
Trustees reserve the right to reject any
and all bids.
HENRY MUELLER,
President Of the Board.
Attest:
THOS. RICHARDS, Clerk.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-15
Owing To

The inclement weather for the
last six weeks my sales have
been very light, therefore, hav.
ing a large stock on hand,which
must be sold, l will therefore
give IS Per Cent off my entire
line for July.
r. RI. GRADY
Standard Carriage Works
233, 235, 237, S. Main
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-15

CONSULT THE GREAT ENEGLISH
Clairvoyant palmist, card-reader. He
tells you how to be successful in all
your undertakings. See him and be
convinced that he is the one that VIII
tell you the truth, and settles all your
troubles and love affairs. So W. Park
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-15
Chicago Iron Moulders Out.
(By Associated Pxss.)

z&SSOC10VCU
Chicago, July 15.-Menbers OF the iron
molders iron In Chicago went on a strike
today and many of the machinery estab-
lishments that have been running their
molding departments despite the strike
of machinists may have to close down or
yield to the demands Of the men. On
Gals of the union estimate that between
50 and 1000 men will be involved.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-15

Montana, the board of equalization will
be in session, and convene in the Office
of the county assessor at the court
house of Silver Bow county, Montana,
from July Is, 1901, to August II, 1901 in
elusive, upon Monday, Tuesday, Thurs
day and Friday of each week from the
hours of 10 a. m. to 12m. and p. m.
to p. m. W. D. CLARK.
- Chairman
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-15
j. D. McGREOOR
VETERINARY SURGEON.

VETERINARY SURGEON.
Honorary graduate Of the Ontario Vet
Urinary college. Toronto. Canada. Treats
Ill diseases OF domesticated animals ac-
eording to scientific principles. ONCE 1t
Marlow's stables. 10a South Main stres:.
Teierhons 20. All eases promptly At
telded 20.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-15
SUNDAY. JULY q,

Special trains will leave Montana
Union depot at 700 and 500 a. m, re-
turning leave Missoula at 700 and 800
p. m. Tickets not good on North Coast
Limited" Rate for the round trip $500,
children, 81. Uo. Everybody invited.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-15

TO whom It may concern:
You are hereby notified that in compli-
ance with section $3.50 chapter 5, article
/, of the political code of the state OF
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-15

M'RAE & SOLVESON HAVING RE-
tired from business. at So w. Park.
stmay be found at room 5, upstairs over
u their former store. where all persons
: Indebted othem. will kindly call.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-15
fOUNGERS LEAVE THE PRISON
Mortified Bank Robbers Set at Lib
s. erty After Twenty-Five Years
y, Behind Aara

StSt. Pau. Mimi, AJuly 15.-Coleman
and James Younger. who were granted
q conditional parole by the board O.:
pardons. Wednesday, were released from
the Saltwater penitentiary yesterday.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-15
DYSPEPSIA

Is not incurable as many people suppose.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters has never
failed to cure the worst cases. 1t
cleanses the system Of all impurities.
enriches the blood. makes strong nerves
and cures Constipation, Indigestion,
Biliousness. Liver and Kidney Troubles.
A dose before meals will prevent belchs
ing or sourness of the stomach. Try it
and be convinced, : .
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-15

THOs. RICHARDS, Clerk.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-17
lsTHMIAN REVOLUTION.
Three Countris. Reported In q Combine
Against Colombia.

lw York. Aug. iC.-Eaws has been
received in this city involving Venezuela
NigaFr gaa and Ecuador in the attempt
o. General Urlbe- Uribe. the Colombian
relra leader, 20 overthrow the govern
- n. ol Colombia
= year AGO h was known 20 the %.
o. nan authorities that the rebels spn-
d.g la1a were receiving material aid
ilal tlese republics ani recent devel.
% s and information received By
Colombian agents confirm the belief
tha- tAgse eoanties are preparing open
aa uulianc0us attacks on Colombia.
I. l.s been further learned that the
f.aa % attack has practically been
l upOn. Large numbers OF N.car-
have already ioiued the rebels
u taa department. of Panama. and it
wl lo those maraul.ng bands the
DnItd States viii have 20 deal with If
BE- becomes necessary 20 land marines az
caou or Panama 70 protect American
lastTsts
Vei snela's point of attack viii nat
orally De FROM the Colombian.V .Venezae-
an hriies. where the recent battles are
n1riod 20 have taken place between
venezuelan regulars aud an invading
.my, commanded, according 10 Vene-
Euelan authorities. by General Gonzalez
Valencia. II somewhat doubtful. how.
ever. II General venlencia had any
thing 70 do withsthis movement unless
var has alroady broken OCT between
Fenezleia and Colombia.
II ihe present plans are carried out.
fhe rantezvous % she Eoaadorcan in-
vaaers will BE- in the southern part Of
Couca. where two Colombian rebel gen.
erals are now said to be encamped with
400 troops
a number Of the officers in the army
Of Colombia. were educated in the
United States. Many Of the native off,
GERS have been trained by Captain II.
Lemly Of the United States artillery. re-
fired. brother Of Captain Lemly. judge
advocate Of the navy. Captain Lemly
was military instructor in Colombia for
several years.
F-he new minister Of war Of Colombia.
General Pedro Ospina. has also felt the
effect Of American influence. He is
eot three brothers who were educated
Z the University Of California His
1Gher, General Marino Osp;na. was
president of Colombia from 1851 70 1850.
and was dep1sed as the result OF a revo-
lution led by General Mosquera. gov
eruor Of the state Of Cauca. who was
,rieved because Of the alleged inter-
.rrenoe of the national government in
.llll matters.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-17
FISHING BY ELECTRICITY.
Nrw York Millionaire Proposes 60 blind
Them By Powerful Light.

Eow Haven. Aug. i6.-w. B. Meade.
Che New York millionaire. purposes to
e l.h hy temporarily binding them.
D. cited out four boats. each IS
n length and viii send them TO the
aeiic slope In this connection he has
rou.uliod leniiug Yais Eo1logicli pro-
and other leading scientists. and
has had oonlupel his theory that tho
iaie submarine electric light. flashed in
.ha eyos of the fsh. will blind them,
aluse 90 come 90 tho surface and then
lnnd thom In the nets which will be
hanging from the boats sides. Yale
scientists have told him deep-sea fish.
ing viii De revolniionized by this new
method.
The idea Of catching fish by binding
bonn with a powerful light was sng.
-esied 70 Mr. Meade by Francis G. Hall.
IT,. and Irving r Burdick, the Yale
ren who three years ago invented the
uhmarino electric lights They are the
nvineers who have htted up for Mr..
Meade his boats which are now in New
York waiting TO be dispatched for she
Pacific
Each boat is 70 have separate cleo.
'ric plant Of its own The dynamo. di.
rec,iv connected with the new typo OF
petroleum engine, Is 20 o. placed with
its switches near the engine. permitting
the engineer 10 attend 20 all convcn.
iently Wires are 70 be run from this
point 70 different parts Of the boat TO
supply current for a new portable naval
searchiight PROF ecior TO be used in lind
ing buoys. etc, for general illumina-
iion and Tor four huge Yale submarine
arc lights Of several thousand candle
power each. which are 10 do the actual
fishing:
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-17

In his defense OF hItchener's banish-
ment proclamation. IL seems clear the
British government has determined that
Sept rs shall mark the beginning of
the resumption Of something like civil
authority in South Africa. Sir William
Vernon. Harcourt has endeavored 20 con.
tend the terms Of the proclamation in-
volved the destruction Of the belligerent
rights Of the Beers in the field. but Mr.
Chamberlain pointed cut that thoss
rights will be withdrawn only II the
present Boer operations degenerate to
mere plumber and murder.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-17

bakersfield. Cal. Aug. ga terrible
cloudburst occurred at Tehachapi doing
an immense amount Of damage All
connection by wire and telephone are
severed and IL is impossible TO obtain
particulars Four or FIVE washouts re-
suited and the Southern Pacific and
Santa Fe railroad trains are detained
here until the track is in shape for traf-
fc Scores OF men are at work repair.
ing the damage. It reported that two
inches Of rain foll ia hall an hour.