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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-06

What story?"
ut would probably annoy YOU"
Your stories didn't use to be annoy
ing"
You used to call them stupid some
times"
We'll. but won't do it again, until
next time. Tell me-
He pressed her head backward until
here eyes looked up into his.
Don't you know what it is that has
made our friendship so different for
the lats two years? Why L have been
moody and distracted even with the
dearest girl"
But Caro- had slipped from under his
hand. "I-Oh-" she Stammered, turn-
ing from him to lean upon the mantle.
Houghton made no attempt to follow
her. He had always felt that she could
not care for him and had sworn to
himself dozen times never to say
what he had just been betrayed into
saying. Presently he spoke in his usual
steady way:
You have not given me the name Of
the man that sighted you''
Caro- moved impatiultly. "YoN seem
to be extremely certain that l have
been Sighted
You admitted as much.''
mo! But l do admit that one in
whose tenderness I had every reason to
trust has caused me pain by his cold
ness"
Houghton's hand frightened on the
| chairback. And his name?"
| The words came quietly. but if his
life-blood had followed them he would
not have cared.
! Il cannot tell you his NAME" the
| girl answered in a low tone. His
photograph is there In my desk; per-
| haps you may recognize it."
There was photograph lying on top
of the papers, but Houghton tossed it
aside and made careful search for an.
other. There was no other. He closed
! the desk and walked to the fire.
| Caro-" he said, with strained quiet
ness, 1.-The only photograph in that desk
is one of myself
| II KNOW she answered simply.
| I'VE each wished to be generous and
let the other feel free: we have man.
| aged to hurt one another pretty badly.
| 1t that it?"
AT any rate, I don't care about be-
ing hurt any more" the girl replied
lightly"
1T means more than that, dear" he
said seriously.
Il Does It mean that the next time l
go away from home and stay six
months you will write to me at least
once?"
mo, it means that we will go to-
gether, dear-always."
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-06
The WORLDS BEST RIVALRY.

A quarter of a century ago, in the
year 1875. when the United States, free
from the speculation and extravaganza
that were baneful heritage of the civil
war, was for the first time free to en-
ter with undistracted energy the noble
race for the commercial mastery of the
world, our country stood fourth, and
poor fourth, in the list of the worlds
great trading nations.
Great Britain. of course, was first as
an exporter of her goods to foreign mar
kets France was second and Germany
third. Our exports We're even less than
half of those of the United Kingdom.
Britain. France and Germany, with their
we'll established industries and album
dant capital. were formidable competi-
tors. Prophets were plenty among us
who proclaimed that it was madness to
challenge their supremacy, and few in
deed We're those who dared to predict
oil even to imagine. that at the century's
end has been the outcome of the noblest
rivalry in which the great peoples of
this earth were ever engaged.
In 1875, as has been said, the order
of commercial nations. as measured by
their exports of domestic products, was,
first, Britain: second. France; third.
Germany: fourth. America. In the call
endar year 1900, closing the century. this
order is found to be reversed. The least
has come to be the greatest. From the
bottom, the United States has risen to
the top of the list. In 1900 ours was
the greatest of the worlds exporting
nations. Britain was second, Germany
third and France fourth. Here is the
record of domestic exports for the twelve
months of 1900. which establishes our
primacy in the worlds commerce.:
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-06

Tonight's caucus at Helena will. IN all
proba bi,ity, result in giving Montana a
second senator. The four names said to
have been decided upon for considera-
ton, H. L. Frank, of Butte, former
Lieut. Gov. spriggs. Governor Toole and
Paris Gibson, of Great Falls, represent
about the best material the fusionists
could bring together The result would,
perhaps, be reasonably certain Were it
not for the fact that the fight over SEN
ate bill 81 has to some extent broken
the alignment on senatorial candidates.
The faction under the leadership of Mr.
MacGinnis. which is said to be willing
to effect any sort of deal to defeat Mr.
Frank may secure the selection of some
other candidate, despite the thirty votes
given the gentleman from Butte this af-
ternoon. Speaker Corbett's motion to
proceed with the balloting was defeated
by just such a combination, otherwise a
senator would probably have been elected
by this time.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-06
arEPE:ss COMMENT
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE,

Great Falls Leader: The amendment
proposed in the house, however, provid-
ing that any person. to be eligible to the
.office of justice of the peace in cities of
this class. must be learned in the law
and must have been admitted to practice
in the supreme court of the state. seems
to be a foolish one. Perhaps it is we'll
enough to have justice of the peace
who is learned in the law and who has
been admitted to the bar but it looks
very much as if such a statute would fill
the chairs of the justices with Jim
Crow lawyers. who by some hook or
crook have been admitted to tn bar and
yet who are not competent enough in
their profession to be able to make a
reasonable living. 1t would seem as if
a practicing lawyer who would take the
office of justice of the peace would make
q mighty poor stick at it. for the reason
that if he had any practice at all, it
would pay him more than the office of
justice. and if he We're such poor law
yer that he had no practice no one would
want him to preside over their cases.
Perhaps this is an extreme case, but at
any rate we see no reason that makes
it necessary for justice of the peace to
be learned in the law. In fact, in nine
cases out of ten the less law justice of
the peace knows. the better those who
come before him are able to secure JUS
tice and the very absence of. legal tech
Realities in the justice court is one of
its recommendations. as very often
case is judged upon it's merits where If
legal forms We're observed, some tech
niealities would interfere with the strict
administration of impartial justice.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-06
NIKKO.

The cryptomeras of old japan
Reach to the skies. as freshly washed
with dew.
AS needless of the miseries of man.
AS when the world was new.
'Twixt their long avenues of stately
shade. .
Great sepulchres of monarchs dead and
gone.
Like scarlet blossoms that can never
fade.
Clean in the setting sun.
Blood-red they CLEAN, as glorying in the
Shed for these kings of men in ages
past.
When lives were but as drops to swell
the flood
That brought them here at last
These lacquered monuments speak to
the sky
Of ruthless courage, of disdain for
man.
OF pride that worshiped self, nor feared
to die
For glory of Japan.
But when the nightingale sings in the
Above unnumbered graves the hills
that throng.
She engs of those who gladly died, that
these
Might be remembered long.
The Century.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-06
AN INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL FOR
MONIAN

Bozeman Avant Courier: There is
room for it, for our state is an extensive
one and needs many educational institu-
tons. Stevensville. one of the most pro-
gressive places in Montana, has donated
ar admirable site for the school and al
ready ofurteen thousand dollars have
been secured for it, most of it contrib
uted by towns in the Bitter Root coun-
try. 1t is desired to raise 900 for the
SC hool, $4,000 before work is begun. The
Institution will be under the direction
of the conference of the South Metho-
dist church, but will have no other re-
ligious feature. A building committee
has been appointed to secure plans and
superintend the construction of build
irgs, which will soon be commenced. 1t
is expected to open the school regularly
next fall.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-06
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.

Teton Chronicles: In the educat ional
system of Montana we have what might
be called three steps, the common
school, the high school and the state
university. In our county we have our
excellent common school system. At
Missoula we have a university of high
standing But how can the ambitious
pupils of this county reach that institu-
ton? We may graduate them from the
common school, but without the high
school training they cannot enter the
university 1t is a sad fact there is not
school in the county authorized to pre-
pare a pupil for our state university.
Can't something be done to supply this
missing link? Why not establish in this
county a high school, as other counties
have done? An institution of this kind
would be a credit to our county.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-06

United states. ................$ 81, 49,, ols,6os
United Kingdom. ............. LAS. 34S, 900
germany s....'...'..........: i'Voo'oii,o"V
tSt ,VUV,VNV
These figures mark for the quarter
century an astounding increase of 1872
per cent in the export trade of the UAited
States. The rate of increase in British
exports has been "a per cent; in German
exports, 10 per cent, while French eN-
ports have increased only per cent. The
trade of France remains as stationary
as its population.
But it is significant that the greatest
growth of the trade of the United States,
the United Kingdom and Germany has
developed within the past half decade.
All over the world this has been period
of extreme industrial and mercantile ac-
tivity. Great Britains exports had been
nearly stationary from 1875 to 1896. There
had been in these years an increase of
less than 500, 900 Germany's trade
meanwhile had gained about $3.50, 0O0, 000
and Americas nearly $500. 5000. But
from 1896 upward the trade of the
worlds three greatest nations increased
by leaps and bounds, Americas forging
ahead most rapidly of all. In the four
years down to and including 1900 Great
Britain's trade increased 20 per cent.
Germanys % per cent and the United
States's As per cent, or in amount. Great
Britain $249. 0O0. 00O Germany $216, 0OO, 900
and the United States $466, 00O, 900.
If this relative progress continues, the
time will come, at no very remote year.
when the United States. as an export
ing nation, will equal both Great Britain
and Germany combined. Ours are the
potential resources, and these resources
are controlled by sound, economic poll
eies and an aggressive and indomita-
Bile temperament.-Bost Journal.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-06
CONTRAST.

From your crystal glass you sip
TIE raTest wine;
Only bitter dregs and lees
. Are left in mine
The sweetest fruit is yours
In all the land;
To ashes mine has turned
Within my hand.
Your conquests you count Ger,
And little dream
My love is greater far
Than all they seem.
A thousand hearts are yours,
You care for none:
I'd give my life to have
The heart of one.
Edith Sessions Upper, in the Smart
Set.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-06
THE MOST POPULAR BOOKS.

For all the cutlery against the historical
novel and what is called the prevailing
craze for fiction, there can be no doubt
that the standard of literary taste is
higher now than it has been in long
time-possibly higher that 1t has ever
been with the English speaking people,
for the reason that today everybody
reads. AS showing the growth of the
reading habit. it is cited that 'Trilby'
enjoyed a vogue that was unprecedented
up to the time of Du Mauriers triumph.
its sales running up to 10000. Still, 1t
was Just one book. and the last issue of
the Bookman cites these sales, which tell
their own story: OF "Eben Holden
go 900 copies have been sold: Maurice
Thempsons Alice of Old Nincennes.
liz, 900: James Lane Aliens Reign of the
Law" 130.OO0 In the Palace of the
King" 5000; The Master Christian"
10000: THE Cardinals Snuff Box TO-
600: Eleanor $4,000; Tommy and
Grizel.' 60 900; "Stringtown on the Pike"
$4,000
These are only a few. very few, of
the popular works of fiction that have
been out less than year and have met
with marked favor
The historical novel too has unques
tionably created strong demand for
history and biography.
Between the reports of the booksellers
and librarians for February there is
considerable difference. For instance, in
a list of thirty favorites furnished by the
booksellers, Roseberys Napoleon, the
Last Phase" takes the seventh place,
While in the librarians it does not appear
at all. The thirty most popular books,
according to the librarians reports. are
as follows:
1--"Eben Holden Bachelor
2-"Alice of Old Vincennes." Thomp-
son.
3-Eleanor.' Ward.
4-"In the Palace of the King" Craw-
ford.
Master Christian Corelli
6-"Elizabeth and Her German Gar
den." Anon.
THE Reign of Law Allen.
S-"The Redemption of David Corson,"
Goss.
9-"The Cardinals Snuff Box" Har-
land.
10-"Tommy and Grizel'' Barrie.
11-"Rostand's L'Algion,' Parker.
12-"The Gentleman from Indiana"
Harrington.
13-"When Knighthood Was in Flow
err Major.
14-"Cnleavened Bread" Grant.
1.-THE Life and Death of Richard
Yea and nay" Hewlett.
"Stringtown on the Pike Lloyd.
Ito Have and to Hold Johnston.
1s-"Quisante,'' Hawkins.
19-.Sky Pilot" Conner.
Pa Woman Tenderfoot," Mrs.
| Seton Thompson.
21-"The Maid of Maiden Lane Barr
22-"Wanted, a Matchmaker" Ford.
! 23-"Janice Meredith" Ford.
o4-"David Harum," Westcott.
25-"Richard Carvel." Churchill.
26-"Prisoners of Hope Johnston.
Stage-coach and Tavern Days.
Earle.
2S-"Fisherman's Luck Van Dyke.
29-"The Solitary Summer Anon.
3o--sFrom India to the Planet Mars,
Flournoy.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-06

President Higgins arbitrary ruling
with regard to senate bill 81, in which
he usurped the power of the senate and
set aside all question of right and prece-
dent, will be one of the most unpleasant
memories left my the seventh legislative
assembly. The belief expressed in SONS
quarters that the president would right
himself today does. not appear to have
been rea lied
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-06

Senator Mason, Of Illinois, is frank
Referring to the method of himself and
other senators in simply talking bills to
DEATH he acknowledged yesterday that it
was done without the slightest intellect
ual effort. Senator Mason evidently
considers himself unequal to the task of
holding the United States senate spell
bound for sixteen hours at a stretch.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-06
THE MAN WHO
SIGHTED Her

4, After Houshton had hung up his hat
and coat and stamped his feet softly
on the hall rug. he opened the library
door and went quickly toward the fig
ure before the fire.
. Don't get up" he cried as he held.
out his hand. He wanted to surprise
an upward glance from her shy. dark
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-06

will flock to it by hundreds. These men
know that resources of the island can
not be developed without plenty of out
side capital, and that this capital Will
not be forthcoming unless stability in
government is assured, which it cannot
be under the rule of the Cubans now
paramount in politics.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-06
THE CoLoNEL's OPINION.

what do you think of smashing all
the plate and mahogany bar fixtures in
Kansas"
Its a good idea" said Col Stillwell.
"A genuine connoisseur is perfectly sat
isfied with tin cup and right of way
to the barrel. In nine cases out of ten
these chandeliers and brass trimmings
are merely devices to disguise bad Ii
quor. '-WaShington Star.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-06
CHARLES WISH.

Little Charlie Cat supper)-"Grandma
do your glasses make things look big
ger?"
Grandma-"Yes, dearie. Why?"
Charlie-"Oh. I only thought if they did
I'd like to take 'em off while you're cut
tim cake."-New York Post.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-06
IN OLD KENTUCKY.

The parson came out and remonstrat-
ed with the major for being too hasty
with his gun.
% after he said that" said the parson,
'you should have forgiven him."
"And didn't T." spoke up the majoes
"Why, parson. I was one of his pail
bearers. "-Exchange
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-06

The fact that the legislature adjourns
tomorrow would, of itself, make it an
eventful day for Montana, and with a
United States senator still to be chosen,
it becomes doubly SO.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-06
The Spice ct Life.
DELICATE GROUND.

He (cautiously)-'1f I should propose,
would you say yes""
She (still more cautiously)-"f you
were sure that l Should say yes, would
you propose? '-Bombe.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-06

they We're directed to her countenance.
Now, sir, deny if you dare, that you
married me for my money!"
1t must have been for your money!"
he faltered. Bits.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-06
PROOF ENOUGH.

"But are you sure he loves you,
Rose?"
. ooh, yes, ma. He said if I married
him he'd let you come and live with u.s."
PHILADELPHIA Bulletin.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-06

Perhps the members of the reichstrath
do not know that Mark Twain is not
attending their session this winter.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-06
WAS AGAINST TT.

Barber-"C1ose shave. sir?"
Victim-"No: I am against vivisec-
ton. "-Exchange.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-06
DIFFICULT IN THESE DAYS.

"They's some disease a man kin hey
an not know it,"
mot t he reads the papers, b. goshn'
Detroit Journal.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-06
PA OUGHT TO KNOW.

Mamma-"We must get nurse for the
babv."
Papa-"'Nurse, indeed. What he
wants is night watchman."-Judge.
He COLDN'T DENY 1T.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-06

Look me in the face. sir
He raised his eyes timorously until
The age-herald., 1901-09-22
STOCK MARKET
 WAS UNSETTLED Acute Weakness in Copper
 Caused the Trouble SELLERS MADE THE PRICE Movement of Stocks the Past Week Has Constituted a Remarkable Demonstration of Confidence
 In Stability of Finances.
SELLERS MADE THE PRICE

New York, Sept 2l-The acute weak ness of Amalgamated Copper as result of the omission at the directors meeting yesterday to declare the usual extra quarterly dividend of F per cent with the regular IF per cent was an unsettling influence on the whole market today. The reticence of all having official connection with the company about offering any eX- planation of the action or any assurances as to the condition of the company's busi- ness added to the influence of the break.
 The policy of the insiders in the stock seemed to be to let the sellers make the opening price which was from 10S to l10 on simultaneous sales of $500 shares. Some degree of support was accorded after this although the price touched par during the second hour, an extreme decline of 71a from yesterdays close and of points from the high level of the year on June II. The stock closed at 100 3-4, a net loss of 3-4. Selling for London account was also a depressing factor where news of another setback in South Africa discour- aged recent hopes of an early termina- ton of the war. Brisk bidding up of the
  influence toward an advance. The loan reduction in today's bank statement, in spite Of the weeks activity by specula- tive pools in the stock market, relieved some apprehension and allowed the sur plus reserve to derive additional advan- tage from the gains in cash in the sub treasury operations. A lively demand for Louisville and Nashville and Union Pa cific steadied the market but the closing irra nd xxyif hn changes mixed.
 week has constituted a remarkable dem onstratlon of confidence in the stability of the financial fabric and the assurance of continued prosperity. On Monday, which was the first day of trading in stocks after the death of the President by assassination, prices recovered practi- caly all the losses of the week before the market opening with a buoyant up rush of prices and closed strong at the top level. Artificial support Is powerless to check general selling by real holders of securities who act always on their own conviction that the value of their shares has become impaired. The action of the market on Monday morning showed conclusively that there was no general liquidation to be faced. Real holders were confident in the value of securities. The timid class of holders has evidently done their selling during the previous week at the threatened calamity which fell upon the market during Friday night; the professional bears instead of seeing prices dip so as to afford profit on the short sales, saw sudden rebound which forced them to buy back at loss, emphasizing the recovery by their bid ding for stocks.
 Railroad bonds have recovered In sym pathy with stocks, but in much less de- gree
 United States refunding 2s advanced h Fl, Au ing call of last week.
 New York Stock Market.
 Rx Private Wire to MurphY q Co.
The age-herald., 1901-09-22
COTTON MARKET
 SHOWS. WEAKNESS 'LiverpooPs Decline is Due to. Hedging Towards theGloSe r. TRADE OULLER THAN USUAL Though Timid, Conservative Traders Were BuIlishly Inclined On the
 Crop News and On the Poor
 Showing of Receipts.
TRADE OULLER THAN USUAL

New York, September H.-The cotton market opened easy and to Il points lower in sympathy with weakness abroad and following a less unfavoraoie review of the week south by the Chron- icle than looked for. October sold OH to ITO and January to 7.74. From these figures there was sharp rally immed- lately after the call on covering and buy ing reaction theory.
 Liyerpool's decline of 293 points was said to have been the outgrowth or hedges near the close against purchases of cotton in the south. During the early morning no efforts were made to depress the local market, which was disposed to do better on the least encouragement from the bull side. Trade was compara- lively tame and was chiefly of a profes- sional character. By 10:3O o'clock Janu- ary had stifrened to 7.79, or within six points of last nights final bid. Though somewhat timid for the moment the con- servative traders were bullishly inclined on the crop news in hand, on the weather reports and on the poor showing Of re- ceipts, as compared with last year. The south and Wall street bought sparingly on the rally. The market for futures closed steady. net 6 to 8 points lower.
 New York, September n.-Cotton steady; middling, 8 5-1Sc: net receipts, 117; gross receipts. 300; sales, 116o; stock, S7, IA; exports to the continent, 100.
 Total today: Net receipts, 0,740; ex- ports to Great Britain, 709; exports to France, 25O0; exports to the continent, 100; stock, 2S2,344.
 Consolidated: Net receipts. 9o,704; ex- ports to Great Britain, 709; exports to France, 2500; exports to the continent, 100.
 Total since September 1; Net receipts 239, col; exports to Great Britain, 79,4S2; exports to France, 13.14S; exports to the continent, 5s,2S4.
The age-herald., 1901-09-22
Live stock Markets.

Chicago, September A.-Cattle: Re- ceipts. 700, including 300 Texans Mar ket nominal. Good to prime steers, So. 10 Q6.50; poor to medium, $4. 00Q6. %; stock CTS and feeders, s2.5094.30; cows, s2.5o@ AIS; heifers s2. 25@5 %; canners, s1.50Q 2.4O; bulls, $l.so0475; calves, $S. Oo@6 IS Texas steers, $S.oo94 50; western steers, 8. 75Q5.25
 and butchers, SC. 6.6oQ7. 20; good to choice heavy, s6.95@D7 30; light, $6.75d7 10. ~
 Sheep: Receipts, 560. Sheep steady. Good to choice wethers, 8. .60g3. 90; fair to choice mixed, sS S.So9S. 60: western sheep, 8 .2@3.S5; native lambs, S. .0OfD4. 75; west ern lambs, $3.75Q4.60.
 Cincinnati. September N.-Hogs active higher, &7OQ7 .25; cattle steady, s2.o0d s5. .45; Sheep slow, s1 .25q3. 25: lambs steady g. .5064.75