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The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-17

ing after the interests of Montana
women.
A beautiful gold badge, emblematic
of her Office. was sent to Mrs. De Witt
and is now in her possession. 1t con-
sists of typical buffalo head, with a
gold plate depending therefronl, repre-
senting the continent of the two Ameri-
cas-, 1t Is a handsome souvenir of a
responsible and honorable position.
Both ladies have become conspicuous
among the women of Montana by rea-
son of this signal honor. and at the ex-
position their names are well known
Montana has been we'll represented at
the Pan-American as far as the men,
bers of the board Of lady managers is
concerned.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-17
A DEATH MACHINE FOR The SHERIFF

- HICAGO, Aug. 17.-An attempt to.
kill Sheriff Alderman at Carmi.
Ill.,, by an Internal machine was
prevented by the watchfulneas Of the
sheriff's wife. candy buckle. was
sent to Sheriff Eugene Ackerman, pre-
paid from Evansville, Ind. When the
lid Of the bucket was removed. another
lid with a handle was found inside Mrs.
Ackerman thought best t. remove the
screws from the handle. ii,,s ac. un-
doubtedly saved the lives If III Use in the
room. Besides the members Of the
sheriff's family, there were several
guests in the room. Upon the removal
OF the handle some smas. wires were
found. Then the second lid was eau
tiously removed. exposing four sticks of
dynamite SO arranged with matches,
cartridges and wires as to explode il ii
had been opened as intended. The
au s,orities at Evansville We're notified
and special meeting of the county
board OF supervisors has been called to
take action in the matter.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-17
CHAPELLE COMING TO AMERICA
Delegate Apostolic to Cuba and the
Philippines Concludes Labors
on the Island.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press)
Washington, Aug. 17.-According to
the latest advices from Rome Arch
bishop Chapelle has been discharged
from all his functions as delegate apos-
tolic to Cuba and the Philippines, ex-
cept the explanation of portions of his
report to the Roman congregations fav-
ing charge of the matters involved.
He will shortly follow Cardinal Glib
bons to this country and take up the du-
ties of the h-episcopate see OF New
Orleans.
1t is not thought that another apos-
tolic delegate will be appointed at this
time. Further negotiations will be con-
Quoted through the archbishops of San
tiago and Manila and Bishop Sbarretti
of Havana.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-17
REBELSREST
Insurrectionists in Colombia Retire for
the Time Being, and Quiet
is Restored.
Troops Stationed Along the Railroad
Line Inspire People With
Confidence.

Colon,s Colombia, Aug. II, via Calves,
ton.-Nothing was heard of the rebels
yesterday.
A certain degree Of confidence has been.
restored along the railroad line, owing
to the presence of troops.
The French cruiser Suchet is coaling
at the railroad wharf. Several of her
officers went to pan-America today on
an excursion trip.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-17
FILIPINOS WELCOME
-. CIVIL &C :RNMENI
(By Associated ss.)

Manila, Aug. 1.-THE civil govern
ment commission Of the Philippine ISL
ands We're enthusia stically received at
Vigan, province of S slth Idoicos, today
A governor for the province and other
officials were appoi ed. The commits
sion will reach the rovince Of Benguet
tomorrow.
The commissions were agreeably
surprised at the ad .ancement Shown in
the places visited.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-17

of the board of lady managers of the
Buffalo Pan American exposition. Il The
position carries considerable honor. and
the possibilities of not a little OF real
work. The duties are to look after the
interests and exhibits from the women
of the state, and to act as hostesses to
receive Montana visitors to the exposi-
ton.
Mrs. De Witt was unable to, attend the
exposition, or do more than correspond
regarding her work. Mrs. Conrad, how
ever, was able to go to Buffalo and
spend most of the season there. look
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-17

aged Is, retired capitalist, sought re-
lief from asthmatic pains by hanging
himself to a bedpost last night. lie was
dead when discovered.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-17
NOT GUILTY!
John Winters, Charged With Stealing
a Fortune in Gold Bars, Ap-
pears and Pleads.
Prisoner is Confident and Expects q
Light Sentence in Case Of
Conviction.
(By Associated Press.)

Crockett, Cal. Aug. I7.-John Winters,
charged with having robbed the vault
of the Selby Smelling company Of bullion
exceeding $2S0,0O in value, had his pre-
liminary examination here this morning
and pleaded guilty. He was not de-
pressed. apparently. when he appeared
in court, and seemed confident OF getting
off, if convicted, with light sentence.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-17
(By Associated Press.)

AYEW YORK, Aug. 17.-Representa-
III tive Methodists of the north,
south and Canada are sailing
from this port this week and next to
attend the Methodist Ecumenical con-
ference, which is to assemble in City
Road chapel, London. Sept. 4.
Among the delegates are: Rev. DR..
Homer Eaton of the Book Concern: Rev.
DR.. 8. ]. Herben Of the Christian Ad-
vocate; Rev. DR.. w. I. Haven Of the
American Bible Society: Rev. DIR. A. B.
Leonard of the Missionary Society; Rev.
DIR. E. f. Mills of the Twenty Century
$20. .000, 900 fund: Bishop Hurst of the
American university. Washington. and
President Goucher Of the Woman's coll
lege Baltimore.
Nethodists Of the world have met
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-17
RESIDENTS OF THE DOMIZRA
DISTRICT OF ARMENIA At
Tackled AND SLAIN.
twelve VILLAGES DESTROYED
AND THE PEOPLE PUT TO
AWFUL DEATH.
YOUNG WOMEN SPARED AND
AND DRIVEN LIKE SHEEP TO
THE MAREMS,
(By Associated Press,)

ONDON, Aug. ia dispatch to the
Pail Mall Gazette says body of
400 Kurds has been raiding Damiz-
ra district of Armenian and has Destroy
ed II villages. leaving nothing but
smoking ruins. Only the young girls
were spared. They were driven like sheep
to the harems. All the males We're ruth.
lessly butchered.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-17
NO SEA SICKNESS FOR CUPID
School Teachers Rou Fall in Love With Each Other
When Reaches Port.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
(By Associated Press.)

Associated Press)
7-A
I n
~ Honolulu. teachers had been
normal Of the and all
each other Their acquantancehp and courtship
period Of The captain OF the
refused weddings while route and the 80
the arrival OF Honolulu sought
chartered and the 60
made tour Of the bay.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-17
ONLY A DOZEN FARMS IN ALASKA

(By Associated Press)
\ A J ASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE
J" census bureau has issued a
report on the agricslit'lrai sta
tistics for Alaska. It shows toat Alas
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-17

ka's total farm wealth, June :: l?J). was
$15,686, of which $2,196 was invested in
live stock, $500 in implements ana ma
chinery, and $12,800, represented rhe
vale of buildings and other improve
ments. Buildings have been erected on
nine of the ~ farms in the territofy
Preparing the soil for cultivation has
been the chief item of expense in eN1c-
ating farms, being in some INSTANCES
$12O per acre. The II farm have q total
acreage of 159 acres and vegetaniessore
the principal product. Five III the
farms are only small market sardenAsDf
less than three acres. The total value
of domestic animals and poultry Was
81, 1876. Potatoes and turnlps furnished
the principal income from vegetables.
Next to vegetables grass cut f,.r :haysis
the most importana agriculturalx-pr
duct
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-17

Capitalist Hangs Himself.
San Francisco. Aug. 17.-Sam,:.l Levy,
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-17
To Study American Canals. &,

New York. Aug. 17.-Seven me- 1h1rs
of subcommittee of the French cif4la-
ber of deputies are now In ht1sblfY,
having come to this country for Se
purpose of studying the canals o1a t6e
United States. ssh
Arizona republican., 1901-02-20

It may be If local political slgnin canoe that the god democrats of St.
 Louis have succeeded in BUSINESS nominating for mayor q BEFORE man who has always op- POLITICS posel the Bryanitcs Cg
 his party. but 1t iS a little premature. We fear. to hall tha event as an earnest of regeneration of the democr1ti" larty ih that state. Tn nominate is more than usually important. as the next mayor of St. Louis will hold office during the worlds fair now being provided for. a fact which tends to magnify the work of the nominating convention. If tha n-min- alton is anything but a personal victory it means probably that the business men If StLouis have persuaded the pol iticians that the city would risk a loss of most of the advantages of the exhip. ition if the local government were in the hands of a person of extrlvagant Bryanite ideas. Nothing is 50 well cal culateG to superinduce conservatism as a threat of material loss and St. Louis politicians. whatever they may think of Bryan, are no less susceptible to this influ nee than others of their kind. It will require more than a mayoralty nomination to demonstrate the sanity of the MigsOIri 1pmocratS
Arizona republican., 1901-02-20

What the constitutional convention at Havana will be required to do by
 way of defining the fu- A CONDI- ture attitude of Cuba TTON toward this country has PREC EDENT been pretty clearly in
 dicatcd. The delega tes. 1t is safe to say. must have expected that recognition of the Monroe doe Urine would be required and measures nece ssary to effectuate it. The cabled instructions to General Wood will make clear to the convention once for all that reconstructiJn will go on with American cooperation, and the pro- vision for coaling stations and reten- ton of part of the military force will reassure the business interests which have been fearing disturbance under Cuban control. The spirit in which these matters are received at Havana will probably disclose much that will assist IF goycrnm nt in arriving at conclusions with regard ;c Cuba. A special session will have to wait upon the conventions action upon the ques- tiOns now brought before them. the responsibility for which there has ap- parsntly been an attempt to evade.
Arizona republican., 1901-02-20
SPRING IN ARIZONA.

The water is a ilowin' In the irrigatin streams. Alfalfa is a growth Even in its dreams; Farmers is a talkin' An fggerin' on the crops. Pigs too fat fer walkn' FrOa' the increased slops The cottOnwO0ds is wormin' Around the stock corral An the little chicks is squirmin' From hyphe mated shell. The fields is full of cOw-brutes An the mountains full of sheep, The tender young alfalfa now shoots Up in most the fields knee deep. The hints jest right fer juep An fore long l guess you'll find Is fiddlin on our two lips With a worter mellin rind. Folks up north has got cold storage Tn y kin have it an be dcrncd; I'd ruther stay right here an forage On alfalfa an be burned.
 BILL DICK.
Arizona republican., 1901-02-20

There is bill before the legislature of North Carolina Co prevent negroes from practicing law in that state. The white Bourbons down thera are evi- dently $ afraid Cf the colored man as q competitor that they are resolved to drive him out of business.
Arizona republican., 1901-02-20

It Is also recalled that Mark Twain wasn't al all satisfied with the way the national government Was conducted from 1861 to lS65
Arizona republican., 1901-02-20

Senor Lopez, the Tlgal emlssary now in this country. declares that the Eli pinos will never pat down their arms until they have achieved absolute in- dependence If he speaks by authority it is evident that Aguinaldo won't get any vacation next summer
Arizona republican., 1901-02-20

Possibly the Cubans may yet consider 1t necessary to condemn the United states for resculng them from the clutches of Spain. They are evidently resolved to show their independence in all possible ways.
Arizona republican., 1901-02-20

Reports indicate that the big anti saloon "Committee of Public Order which has been formed in Topeka in- tends to devote itself chiefly to the creation of public disorder.
Arizona republican., 1901-02-20

According to official reports 24,4lS patents were granted by this govern ment last year, Several Of them were f-r perpetual motion machines and a few were for airships.
Arizona republican., 1901-02-20

other pension bill snail pass until pet measure of his own is adopted. If Mr. Tillman owns the place this announce ment might as well b. accepted as final
Arizona republican., 1901-02-20

Jerry simpson pryGio,s b!oodshed in Kansas. Meanwhile Mr. Simpson has struck cut for the tall timber as a precautions measure.
Arizona republican., 1901-02-20

Mary land is about tl De Gogmlnizcd The negro in that state is 10 be put out of politics on the Mississippi plan.
Arizona republican., 1901-02-20

MexIc3 is drifting toward gold her that she is going to smash.
Arizona republican., 1901-02-20

Inquiry may yet show that Mrs. Ma ton was the pers who committed the cruel assault and battery on the late William Patterson.
Arizona republican., 1901-02-20

When q crowd is comp sed of men, it is called q mob but if there are wo- men and preacher in it, it is called a band.
Arizona republican., 1901-02-20

But after all. nlre of the new steel combinations can compare with Tam mapy.
Arizona republican., 1901-02-20
AMBROSE CORRAL.
J. w. AMBROSE, Prop.

Cor First Ave. and Monroe St., Phoenix, Ariz.
 General corral and livery business. Rigs cheap by week or month. Buy and Sell horses and mules on commis- sion. Saddle ponies, mountain rigs, surreys and buggies rented by the day or week.
Arizona republican., 1901-02-20

may be the death of poor oli Kansas yet
Arizona republican., 1901-02-20
Cyclones, grasshcppers and cranks

rilapy.
Arizona republican., 1901-02-20
BANKS

CAPITAL PAID UP..... ..... .$lOO 900 SURPLUS ........ ..... ........ 25,OOO
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-04-12
MINNESOTA.

st. Vincent-At the first meeting Of the
new village council, J. a. LeMasurter was
elected president of the aoard.-AI the
Ice is out of the Red river here.
Albert Lea-John A. Freeman, wanted
at Watcher, Io.e~for al-round forg-
cry, was apprehended here by Chief of
Police Sullivan, while he was sailing
under the name Of j. W. Christner.
Blue EaI th-A company has been organ
lied, with headquarters in Winnebago
CITY, tor the purpose of developing OIL
finds in Texas. David Sscor is president.
". 3. Brice, general manager, and f. W.
Anderson, secretary.
Grand Meadow G. Lamm, formerly
Of Spring Valley, made an offer OF SLIGO
for the right to sell Intoxicating liquors
with the field open for all who wished
to come in at this price. J. w. WiIbright
Of this village then. raised the bid to
s., 500 Both will probably be granted
licenses.
White Earth-Messengers have arrived
from the Red Lake Chippewa reservation
Indians, bearing messages and asking
ton to unite with them in the strenuous
protest against the passage of the fishing
phi permitting pound and seine fishing
In the Red Lake waters.
Mankato.-The city council has organ
lied by the election of Alderman Charles
L Taylor vice president. City Attorney
7. =. Daily was reelected for two years.
FORMER Alderman p. H. Jordan succeeds
the board of public works. City Engineer
J. X. Thompson is to succeed himself.
Duluth-The Duluth Dredge and Dock
company is completing it's great new
dredge recently launched 1t will be a
larger hull than the famous Pan-Ameri-
can now in winter quarters at Hough-
ton. The strike of the marine engineers
remains where it was and there can be no
business till it is settled one way or the
other.
Albert T,ea-Tba ,,oSz, o;tr councn aIaoi
Sd augustus Armstrong president and &.
T.. Br2aIinery clerks The elective Offices
We're filled as follows :1sAttorney, c. S.
Edwards; street Commissioner, w. H.
iEngilsh; assessor, Emil Nelson: superin-
tendent of water works, NJ. NJ Luce;
assistant superintendent, West Beedle;
Lake CIV u; f1 y waite. Lake citys
new mayor, has been indicted into office,
ana the city council reorganized. The
newly elected aldermen, are Dr. George
s. Todd and Z. c. Flick. ]. S. Mccarthy
was appointed marshal and A. G. Schmidt
nlsht Watchman.-The ice in Lake Pepin
VIII not go out fora several days, even
be warm
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-04-12
Saltwater News

Judge Williston, of the district court,
has filed a decision in the case of E. D.
Farmer and others against the Saltwater
Water company, in which the plaintiffs
Sought to annul the contract existing
between the city of Saltwater and the
water company, on the contention that
the rent paid for hydrants was cXorbitant
and that the city had no right to enter
years. The decision filed by Judge Willis
ton is a distinct victory for the water
company and a setback for those who
have contended that the Little Falls case,
was applicable to the contingency that
had arisen in this city. According to the
decision Of Judge Winston, the plain
tiffs are entitled to nothing and the de-
PENDANTS are given judgment for their
costs and disbursements. While the City
did not figure in the pleadings, it was
nevertheless q case in which the city
was vitality Interested, and by injunction
was prevented from paving over any
moneys to the water company until tie
case was determined. According to the
hydrant rental is not exorbitant and that
the franchise, which runs for thirty years
from April /, 1880, is not for q longer
period than is considered legal. just
what action will be taken In the case
is rot determined, but there are mem
bers Of the council who favor an appeal
to the supreme court. According to Judge
Williston's decision, the present contract
with the company will have to be car
ried out by the city for nine years more.
In the probate court q few weeks aSo
an action was brought to compel eX-
Senator d. NJ. Sabin TO make an account
ing as guardian for Miss Flora Hendri.
There had been no settlement since 1877,
when Mr. Sabin is alleged to have had
about $47 00 in his hands belonging to his
ward. Judge Wilson, of the probate
court, has made an order in which he
finds that Mr.. Sahin is indebted to Miss
Hendri III the sum of $500 this repre-
senting the original sum placed IN His
hands and interest, excepting such
amounts as he has paid over at various
times
A rev bowling club has been organized
in this city to be known as the 'NemOs.
and this club, together with the Bons
Amis and the I<egel-Spielers, viii begin
q contest next Monday evening for a gold
medal offered for competition by Messrs.
Molander 6, McCuish, owners of the Main
street alleys.
The remains of Mrs. w. H Powell. Of
Kasota, MINI, will be brought to Still
water tonight and the funeral will be
held tomorrow, Rev Palmer, Of Assem-
sion Episcopal church. officiating. The
interment will occur i'll F2irvieW ceu7e-
terry.
The R. w. Turnbull mill. at Oak Park,
started up at noon yesterday, and Will
continue saving throughout the season.
The taking of testimony in the. case Of
Dennis BOYLE VS.. MuSSGr, Sauntry & co.
has been completed, and the matter will
be submitted to Judge Williston on briefs.
The attCI neys have two weeks in which
to make out their briefs.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-04-12
u|JIiE CROP IS PROMISED
FRUIT BUYERS FIGURE ON GETTIN G
SUPPLIES FROM NORTH
PACIFIC STATES
SETTLERS POURING IN FAST
Five Thousand n Week Going Into
Observation-Disclosures Lands
Are ReiRg Rapidly
Snapped Up.

SPOKANE, Wash, April 11-(Special)
Reports from all points in Idaho,
Washington and Oregon indicate an i'm
mense crop of fruit from this section
for the Eastern markets Buyers in
Chicago, ST. Louis 800 St. Paul, urged
by the success of the Great Northern
effort at quick transportation OF oranges
east and by the low prices of fruit IN
this country, are preparing to invade the
specials over the Great Northern next
fall
The Snake river country reports say
that fruit prospects We're never better.
All kinds of trees have passed a safe
winter and are budding finely. Aprcots
and cherries are blooming in the Column
bia river valley. From the Yakima
country of Central Washington. come
good reports Apricot trees are the most
tender grown there and they have begun
blooming. The new state law on spray
ing trees is being generally observed.
The rush Of hOmeseekers into Washing
ton during the last two months, approx
iInately 5000 a week, has caused d
scarcity Of good government land, though
many thousands of fairly good quality
may still be found in the eastern part
Of the state An agitation has been
started to have twenty townships in
Stevens, Fairy and Okanogan counties
opened by the government, and the de-
partment has ordered a survey made.
The land is mostly on the north half
of the Colville reservation opened for
settlement in 1880. Two of the townships
are on the Dominion boundary line,
which will be definitely settled by the
survey The work will consume seVeraA
months. all the land being thrown open
to settlement at once thereafter.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-04-12
NORTH DAKOTA.

Hunter--The engine in the Great West
ern elevator at. this place exploded
company, had his leg broken. The en-
CINE was dc InoliShed.
Grandin-M. c. Kenyon and Miss Ma
belle Baylee, of Caledonia, N. D., were
united in marriage at lIillsboro, by Rev
F. l.. Whites. Mr.. Kenyon is fifty
nine years of age while Mrs. Kenyon is
but tWenty-four. The groom is an old
resident Of the state and a prominent
farmer.
Fargo-The annual protest on the Far
go water supply is on The ice has gone
out of the river and there is a slight
rise, making the water as muddy as the
Missouri. 1t contains the sewage from
Wahpeton and Breckenridge, and
choice mixture Of defunct animals.
Jamestown-SiA badly scared lads were
arraigned in court charged with violat-
ing a city ordinance by placing a wire
across the sidewalk The complaint was
made by James Tone, whose wife HAD
her arm disjointed and received other
injuries by fail caused by tripping over
the wire. Albert Jones and Peter Peter
son were found guilty and fined.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-04-12

Britton for the purpose of discussing
the ,advisability of organizing a company
II the state national guard.
Tyndall-TyndalI will hold it's annual
election on April 16. Two aldermen for
the First ward, one for the Second and
one for the Third will be voted for, be-
SIDES city assessor and members Of the
school board.
Kimball-B M Coffee the blind man.
who several weeks ago deserted his fam
lily here and eloped with his sister-in-
law, has returned and been forgiven for
his conduct by his wife and received back
into the bosom of his family.
Rapid City-Christ Brnbaum missed
Tour head of stock from his herd on
RAPID creek over a month ago. One
day, while hunting he entered an old
abandoned house and there found his
missing animals. Three of them stood
up and the fourth was dead. They had
been missing for thirty-nine days
Huron-The first train load of corn-fed
rat cattle from Beadle county was shipped
to Chicago. There were ten car loads
IN the train. The cattle belonged to
Charles Johnson and w. R. Wilson, of
Grant township and Carl Enci1er, of Val
ley township, and cost an average of $l4
per head two years ago. The Shipment
netted little above $50 per head.
Fort Meade-The commissions of cap-
tain have been received by Lieuts. R. =.
Williams and Walter Whitman, of this
fort. They took their examination re-
Gently and Whitman received the high
est standing ever recorded in the United
States army, it being 1866 per cent A
good many Improvement are being made
about this fort.