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The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-19
WHAT Sn&FORIH SAID.

According to all accounts, yesterday
was a field-day for the democracy in
congress. Not in a long time has the
minority party had so many opportunities
to exhibit its lack of consistency, tact and
judgment, and al no time has it SO fully
improved it's chances in this regard. Mr..
Shaforth of Colorado was among those
who took a leading part in showing with
what agility the democracy can execute
a political handspring and reverse it's
position upon even the most vital party
tenets. During the course of the debate
Mr. sElaforth cut a large swath as a de-
fender of the minority's position on the
tariff bill. The controversy drifted
toward a discussion of the form of gov
Mercer of Iowa made the statement that
the Filipinos do not desire self govern
ment. They want only protectorate,'
said he Then, like thunderbolt. came
Shaforth's ready answer: Il care not
what the Filipinos want. l am only con-
cerned with what the American people
want"
Shaforth was wrong on two distinct
propositions. He and his colleagues have
shrieked anathemas at the republican
party for what they termed governing
without the consent of the governed
And now comes Shaforth. reversing him
self on this vital issue, splintering his
party platform and making kindling
wood of the imperialistic plank. The
American people in the last election dis
tinctly said what they wanted. Their in
dorsement of the republican partys
Philippine policy was as flattering and
emphatic as could be asked for. The
handwriting on the wall is in legible
characters, and the democracy must
shut its eyes and reverse it's memory be-
fore the plain verdict of the American
people can be lost sight of or democ-
racy's position forgotten. Really the
lack of foresight of the minority's mem
bers is amazing, and the memory OF
democrats is wonderfully intricate and
convenient piece of machinery. For the
good of the party, such orators as Mr.
Shaforth should be bottled up and a
special committee appointed to sit on
the cork
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-19
A RIGOROUS CLIMATE.

Time out of mind the Northwest has
been regarded the source of all cli-,
matte fury. Its storms and snowslides,
cloudbursts and other elemental disturb
ances have been pointed out as examples
of a state of agitation which is peculiar
to mountainous regions. This criticism,
however. is grievous error. The
Tacoma Ledger quotes from the records
and confounds critics of the Northwest
Revie wing the years fatalities caused
by the rigorous climate of the East the
Ledger says:
Every winter there comes from the
Middle West and the East series OF
horrid stories. Tales are told of men
and women frozen to death on the high
way; of trains buried in the drifts: Of
tlOcks and herds lost in the billiards..
Everywhere. too. the stories are told
as being something without precedent.
Every winter hundreds of lives are lost.
hundreds of thousands of dollars worth
of property destroyed. Humanity in the
performance of it's ordinary duties Is
subject to violent hardships. The motor
man grows rigid at his post; the driver
falls from his seat, the lines frosted to
his dead fingers. The Incidents OF tors,
ture and death are beyond classified ton
or counting. 3
In summer there are different tales.
The sun blazes without mercy. burning
the life from man and beast. Fields
Wither under the pitliess heat, springs
, dry. blossoms are scorched and the har
vest comes not. In cities there is vain
easping for breath. People bray for a
cooling breeze. and the cyclone comes
for nov 1nn.r for ,,f, \, iy,cr
! rain. and out of the sky there bursts
the fury of the electric bolt. death and
destruction in it's touch.
In the Pacific Northwest there is
| neither heat nor cold. killing frost nor
| blghting heat. All the year there is COM
! fort. The people go about thei" tasks
fearing nothing of the elements. When
they read OF the teirors to.whieI the
| residents of other localities are subject,
/ it is with a feeling of wonder and of
pity. Why freeze Or burn. or court the
tornado and the lightning? Really, We
| of the Northwest. secure from these af-
| flictions, are unable to answer.
! These observations have direct appli-
! cation to Montana. 1t is the privilege
of the people Of this state to enjoy pleas
| ant surroundings in summer when resi-
! dents of the East are swelterlng. In
| winter an even temperature renders
Montana people healthy and happy dur
ing the period III which residents of less
| favored sections contract insidious dis
g, eases in the process OF alternately freez-.
ing and thawing. In point OF climatic
! advantages, the state of Montana has
T, the East beaten on every point upon
which estimates of comfortable and
! healthful surroundings are made.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-19
PRESS COMMENT.

Most people get along without singing
Lead. Kindly Light" until it Is time
for their eyes to go shut.-Buffalo Times.
1t is said that King Edward Is to have
no larderer. William Waldorf Aston
would have been SO happy in the job
Chicago journal.
The Beers evidently expect to keep the
with all the Important generals on the
English payroil.-W ashngton Star.
Judging from some features of the
presidents message. this document may
he regarded as another form of Win
ming the West."-Buffalo Express.
The educational test for immigrants
unfortuna tely will not meet the case of
he anarchists. many of whom are edu-
Gated too much for their own good
Inter Ocean.
The liberal and public-spirited manner
in which the presidents message was
received shows that the Od-faShiOned
partisan editor has about Disappeared
Washington Post.
The president, too, believes that the
noble red man should be given his lot,
and made to live upon it or earn his way
all all people who amount to anything
du.-kansaS City Star.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-19

dolls at the lowest prices, no exception
anywhere. Toys, games, shaving sets,
pretty china pieces and sets, mechanical
toys.
Washington Camp No. /, p. o. s. of
A. has elected the following officers
President George Baskerville; vice
president, j. b. Harber master of forms,
William Rosa; conductor. Moses Nc
Murray: secretary, ). r. Renfrey: treas
urer, W. r. Young; inspector, c. F.
Pussy: guard. r. c. Whitman; trustee,
William r. Evans.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-19
BUTTE CURRENT NOTES.
Ortcu Bros..-.p!anos ana organs.

OTIC0 t3TOS.~'SsaNOS ana OTKNuS
The funeral of Mrs. Agnes Welch took
place this afternoon from II, East Broad
way.
T. o. s. Of A. ball Christmas, Renshaw
hall.
An enjoyable TALL was given ut Rem
shaw hall by the Carpenters and Joiners
union last evening.
Finest line OF smokers novelties ut
Christie & Legs.
While chopping timber in the Ohio
mine yesterday Patrick Boylan almost
cut off his left hand.
Or. Hanson, surgeon and specialist, Sill
YER Bow block. X-ray examinations.
The valves for the heating plant of the
public library are now on the way to
Butte from Kewaree, ILL.,
]. G. Bates, tuner. Montana Music Co..
119 N. Main st. Tel. 504.
A concert will be given at the First
Presbyterian church this e, ening by the
Christian Endeavor society.
Butte Above and Below Ground" 81
a copy, at the p. o. News Stand.
Mr.. and Mrs. James NJ. Williams, 14*
West DAILY street. Walkervle, are the
happy parents of an infant son.
Bowling, pool, billiards, Thornton
hotel basement. Finest alley and par
iors.
Ida Davidson has begun an action for
divorce against Thomas Davidson, alleg-
ing cruel and inhuman treatment.
Rev. Leslie w. Sprague OF Helena will
speak at the Unitarian church tomorrow
evening on why l Am Unitarian"
We are the agents Of the Hall Safe
Co.: large safes made to order, smaller
sizes carried in stock. Montana Liquor
company
Alkaline McCOard. infant daughter OF
: ar and Mrs. James McCoard, 1888 West
Granite street, died Tuesday of diph-
iberia.
Mullins Broadway and Academy, pipes
| and smokers articles, Xmas candies and
| nuts at wholesale prices. Big induce
| ments to institutions.
Johnnie Hobson, young son of Mr.. and
| Mrs Hobson, 621,s West Park street. was
run over and painfully injured yesterday
While trying to jump on a bob sled.
William CUBAN. newspaper man. who
was so severely injured by being thrown
from cutter last week, is rapidly i'm
proving, and will be able to leave ths
| hospital next week.
| A man giving his name as James Nc
Donald created much amusement in po-
lice circles yesterday by causing the ar
rest Of a woman on charge of having
robbed him of IS cents.
Owing to trouble with the Musicians
Union the SuttOns theater musicians
did not play last night, and the closing
| H<Hrtt q
marked by a piano accompaniment.
Frisco Nell and Kate Docley create'
much excitement on the fats yesterda,
by indvlgtnG in furious sieiehI1dc Will
under the influence cf liquor. The polio
were finally forced to take a hand an
arrest one Of the women.
The Fair. formerly II Hamilton. nov
225 Eas: Park. carries the largest line
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-19

The total foreign commerce of the
United States for the fiscal year ended
June 80, showed an increase for the year
of $lO1. 612.A35. The increase at the port
OF New York was $19.4i2,O73. American
vessels carried only $127. 843, 769 of the
total merchandise. while 81, o5s. sol, 672 was
carried in foreign bottoms. ri
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-19

1t Is said that the tree which bears
the best fruit IL always full or CLUBS. and
there is reason to believe that all bills
which promise well for the republican
party will meet with hard knocks from
the democratic minority.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-19

the fact that the Fuipinos do not
want seif-governrent mars No differ.
ence to the democrats il: cong,"ss Ikcv
are ready to !ur tine Filipino gov .rn
ment without the consent Of the gov
armed.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-19

The tariff bill passed in congress YES
terday provides for duties upon all goods
entering the Philippines from the United
States. the duties to go into the Philip
pine treasury. Just what there il about
this measure to cause democrats to make
such exhibitions Of themselves as they
did yesterday is not plain.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-19

Yesterday the minority in congress
was smoked out of it's hole and forced to
declare its position on the tariff uues-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-25
land THEY LIKE HIM."
Ho" Rev. W. F. Berry Is Conducting the Cam,
paign in Wicked Bangor.

Bangor, Me-. March 25.-Thc reform
breeze, according to those who know.
about it, is soon to blow in Bangor, and
from all accounts it will blow hard Rr.
W. +. Berry. the SccrcJaty ~ the Main,
Christian Civic League, has been work
ing mere 'or many weeks. giving three or
tour addresses every Sunday in thu Ban
cor and brewcr churches, and he ha
aroused great interest in the movement,
among the people. When Mr. Berry came
nero many people thought he was one Of
those men that went off like Il big cannon
cracker, and after the thing exploded
was all done. But they soon found that
ne talked commOn-Sense and desired to
90 nothing but follow ont the wording Of
me law on the temperance question. and
they like him.
At a meeting of nearly all Of the Ban
gor cierSymen. which was addressed by
Mr. Berry, II was determined to take ac-
tive steps in the reform movement. and !,
committee To carry the plans into eXecu-
iion was appointed. The m n!sters do nor
claim that they will succeed in closin.,
the saloons in Ban"o~ but they 10 hone
70 bring about a reform that will max \
the city cleaner morally. And everybod I.
in bangor knows that there is a grea;
Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-25
MYSTERIOUS FIND.
Revolver, Dozen Cartridges and
Stick of Dynamite
Found Tucked Away in the Granite
Works Polishing Room.
0 .ncr Unknown and Detectives Can Work on
Il 10 Hearts Content.

a stick of dynamite Il 3S-calibrc re-
volvcr and a dozen loaded cartridges.
may well he considered "A combination
of agencies suggestive of death and
destruction. An Anarchist, bandit or
desperate bent on relieving his mind
and incidentally dispensing himself Of
an enemy would. perhaps, consider the
array requisite for the carrying out Of
his designs. ana a burglar might use
the first in order Ia effect the master
stroke at fortune making ana the lat
ter as a matter of business, should
emergency arise.
The articles named We're found, sat
urday forenoon. al the HalloWoll
Granite Works. and it seems that
whatever of mystery may hc connect
"a herewith is not To ~ easily
solved.
At about ll.5o \. VI. Saturday, sam
uel Blatchford head po,iEhcr at the
Works. ANA assistant Lornc cook
went To the east front Of the polishing
building. facing the Maine Central
tracks, to secure one of the frames
needed for the polishing ~ q stone. \
number Of frames We're lying about IN
the ground ana against the building
and in securing the one wanted sever
al others had to be moved. While
working Carelrssly Ia this way. a ray
of reflected sunlight clistcned from the
nickel of the revolver and attracted
the attention of Mr.. Rlatchford. lie
looked closely ana discovered that the
shining object was the firearm refer
red to. just visible from the end Of a
knotted shirt sleeve. The revolver was
an Ivcr-Johnson hammcrlcSs. tho
chambers being empty. but in the
sleeve We're found = loaded cartridges.
Closer inspection Of the place where
this sleeve was found revealed q small
object. wrapped in newspaper ana
this on being opened found to be a
stick of dynamite { inches long and
Ia inches in diameter. Although it
bore evidence of. having been soaked
by the late rains. 1t was handled with
considerable care. and was later
thrown into the man hole of sewer
without a murmur Of regret where 1t
is to be hoped. of course. that il has IN
this time sufficiently dsintcgratcd
from its combustible tendency. as to
offer no menace to the unsuspecting
There were few signs Of rust on the
revolver. but it is proha BILE that ii had
been placed there before the rain Of
Thursday. and being 50 Well protected
by the boxes was wet but very little.
There is much speculation with re-
ference to tho mysterious find. and
people are free to express their opin-
ion about it although nothing in any
way approaching even partial solu-
ton of the matter can be given or
even thought of.
Detectives will plcace take notice
Here is fact: date of such moment aS
to occasion more than a passing con-
sideration.
Joseph +. Narney Of the Hallowell
Granite Work, has the revolver. cart
ridges and sleeve temporarily in his
possession.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-25
. $4,000 LIBRARY AND CLUBHOUSE
TO Be Built for Its Employees by the Holng;.
worth q Whitney Co.

The HollinCSWOrth * Whitney Co
~ Winslow. has decided to build 4
$1,000 library and club house for the
benefit Of its employees. Work on the
building. which will be situated or the
new street which will be laid out from
inc new Ticonnic foot bridge to the
main road Will commence as soon as
the weather Will permit
Agent F. Z. Boston and the superin-
tendents Of the various departments
have been investigating the necessity
for such building and discussing
plans so that now the arrangements
are abut complete.
The main building will be 3Ox60 feet
ana three stories high. with a wing
i0X60 feet running east and west. The
basement Of the main building will be
devoted ID shower baths. dressing
rooms. etc. On the floor above there
viii bc 4 fine library 17X29 and a read
ing 'faom 2l12X32l2. The basement Of
the kgailg will contain bowling alleys
and pcf1 g3ad billiard rooms, The
st cead fioor of this section will be de-
votcsl TO q fine gymnasium. The third
floor VIII be fitted up as a banquet
haH. Thus the club house will be
adaffed TO the best entertainment Of
the men.
All the employees of the company
will be eligible to membership and the
fees will be just sufficient to cover the
running expenses. The club house is
in line with the policy being followed
By many large companies over the
country but it is probably the most ex-
tensive development Of the plan mat
has ever been tried in the State ana
words of highest Commcndation FOR
the generosity of the company arc
being heard wherever the plan is men
TONED.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-25
Lost the Ends OF Three Fingers.

While at work about the paper mill at
the lower mill of the Hollingsworth &
Whitney Paper Co.'S plant, Saturday
morning, G. viii Grey met with a painful
accident. He WAS passing the paper over
the heavy calendars and in some way hi;
left hand became caught in the paper
and was drawn into the heavy rolls. 1t
was removed as quickly as possible and
he was taken to the office of DR.. f. l..
Strout, where he found il necessary to
amputatc the ends of three fingers of the
left hand. Mr.. Grey has had remarka bly,
hard luck all the winter having had sick
ness in his family. and having lost by
death little daughter. He was insured
on the H. & W. Mutual CO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-25

"A hiram Encampment, |. O. Q. f., IS 90
ing land office business, this winter
AT the last meeting for instance nine
Applications were received, six voted
on and the Royal Purple degree work
cd on four candidates. About % have
been added to the membership thus
far this season. The organization OF
the Odd Fellow Orchestra in Fairfield
has suggested the feasibility of organ
'izingSan 7. O. O. +. band here. The dif-
ferenE branches of the order have
many fine musicians i'll their ranks
and it is believed that At present
band Of some ID experienced musicians
could he organized as the nucleus OF
large organization later. Ahram
Encampment has Waterville. Fairfield.
Oakland and Clinton under its juris-
dictior and has 4 goodiy number OF
members in each of the three places
named outside the city. 1t is thought
that with the proper encouragement
very fine band could he secured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-25
Gifts to Hubbard Free Library.

Everett T. Getchcll Of Washing on. u
G.. who keeps the reading room Of tho
Hubbard Free Library well supplied win
Washington ana English periodicals. haa
sent an illustrated supplement Of the
London News containing pictures of the
Queens funeral. the progress by land
ana water, etc. lie has also sent photo
graphs of the late inauguration core
monies and mcmcntocs of the inaugura-
ton ball.
Hon and Mrs. Gorham u. Gilman Of
Newton. Mass. have scHt to the Hubbard
Free Library a consignment az valuable
works. Thirteen volumes of the Cen
fury the same number Of IIarpcr's
Magazine and Weekly: The Colonial
Laws of Massachusetts from 1872 10 1856. .
and beautifully illustrated volumes of
Voyages and Travel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-25
Funeral OF Late lanes Atkins.

The funeral of the late Hon. James
Atkins was held from his late resi-
dence on Warren street Saturday af-
ternoon. There was large attend
ance of friends and citizens. and the
various Masonic bodies were repre-
scented by large delegations.
The ceremonies were in charge Of
Kennebec Lodge. F. and A. NJ, and
Trinity Commandcry. Knight Temp
lars. The Abnaki Quartet gave a very
beautiful rendition Of Nearer MY God
to Thee" and Immediately following.
Worshipful Master +. NJ. Fish of Ken
nebec Lodge. commenced the impress
sive Blue Lodge ceremonies At their
close Rock Of Ages" was sung by the
quartet.
The Knight Templar service was
conducted by Eminent Commander
Frederick w. Plaisted and Prelatc G..
A. Hayden. The latter also addressed
appropriate words concerning the life
and character of the deceased.
The floral pieces We're beautiful be
You'd description. Among them were
massive set pieces. Gates Ajar." a
Tyre with broken string on a pedestal
of roses, bearing words AT Rest :
standing wreath on pedestal: Maltese
cross. triangle. star and fan There
were other very beautiful set pieces,
and many cut flowers.
One hundred Masons and Knight
Templars attended the funeral in a
body to assist in performing the last
sad funeral rites over the remains of
their departed brother.
II
J.. ;. Davenport from kennebec Lodge
and X NJ. johnson and J. p. Hunt
from Trinity COmmandery. The pail
bearers We're G. w. Tilden. Charles
Wells, Ben Tenney and G. G.. Wall
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KENNEBEC MINING & SMELLING CO.
Elects Ira n. Randall President and Votes TO
Enlarge Milling Plant.

a meeting Of the directors of the Ken
nebec Mining < Smelling Go. was held at
the office Of Will G.. Atkins. Saturday af
tcrnoon. w. y. OXnard of Lewiston. and
\. l.. Jobcs of Leominstcr, Mass, f. II.
LanGston of Augusta. l.. a. Pendleton,
Will c. Atkins and Il. Frank Little Of this
city, were present Hon. Ira II. Randall
of Augusta. was elected president, and Il.
Frank Little general manager.
Besides the regular routine business
transacted. il was voted to increase the
machinery at the works at East Pittston
and to start in as soon as the additions
are made. The company is very well sat
isfied with the result of the work as far
as carried out and is very sanguine &C
success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-25

At the meeting of the Grand ARM.
Friday evening. they voted TO entertai&
friends at near date at their hall. A
committee was appointed and will further
the arrangements at meeting. this even
ing. The Heath Relief Corps. Union Nct
Grams Union. and Sons of Veterans, WITH
a few others, will be invited. 4 program
both musical and literary, with tales Of
wars will be given and the members of
the post will do all they can to make It
very eniOyahle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-25
SOUTHGARDINER.
Mrs. Walter Harding.

Mrs. Walter Harding passed away
AT her nome at about 10 o'clock Eri-
day morning. She had been i'll for
some months with consumption of the
blood most of the time being con-
llhed to her room and bed. Mrs
Harding was the daughter of VIM. T..
Beard and was married to Mr.. Hard
ing in June. 1899. She was well and
faVorably known among the young
people in town and was a graduate of
the Gardiner High school. where she
ranked well as a scholar and vas
much loved by her schoolmates.
Through her illness she showed much
fortitudc in bearing IN against the
disease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-25

No fad for many years has had sIch
a run in the city as that if keeping go!!
fish. 1t was started here as in many 9th
,r places by some Of tho drug stores
which gave away 4 small globe with two
fish to every purchaser Of certain ar
uclcs. More fancy and costly globes
have now superseded the first plain ones
ana the fish are apparently rs popular aS
ever. one firm alone has disposed OF
over 2@1 and has just received another
large shipment from Baltimore where the
bulk Of the fish come from Some Of TIL,
people who now have the fish say tina !.
they would give mp their cat or dog as
pets before they would the fish. They
declare that tney are very Intelligent ANA
soon become attached to their owners
Some elaborate aquariums are being i'll
ted uG,