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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-23
BUTTE MEN MISSING.
May Have Gone Down With the Ill
Fated Rio de Janeiro.

The dispatches received in Butte last
evening regarding the wreck of the Rio
de Janeiro near the Golden Gate, con-
veyed the sad news that DR.. w. f. Dodd
and Attorney G. H. Henshaw We're
among the missing. The friends of the
former telegraphed to San Francisco last
night for information of him but had not
received a reply up to late hour this
afternoon.
DIR. Dodd had practiced his professor
as an oculist for several years in this
city. In 1898 he went to Manila and re-
turned to Butte the following year and
resumed his practice. About the first of
the year DR.. Dodd. accompanied by his
brother, Albert w. Dodd, took a trip to
Honolulu, and were returning on the ILL
fated steamer He was expected to re-
turn to Butte about March Is.
Very little is known in Butte of G. H.
Hanshaw. who was a lawyer. He was
not engaged in the practice of his pro-
fession here.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-23

guilty of any crime at all. and l can't
stand to have him in prison. My
grandson, Oliver Benson, is not guilty,
and that other man from Missouri is
not guilty, and l hope my son will for
give me for it. OLIVER DOTSON."
At the time Culinane was killed. the
Dotsons. the Cachelin referred to in the
alleged confession. c. Q. Benson.
grandson of the old man. and Ellis
Persinger We're arrested for the crime.
and three of them went to the peni-
Tertiary, young Dotson for life and Ben
son and Persinger for ten years each.
Old man Benson and Cachelin We're re-
leased and the latter returned to the
Black hills, whence he came. 1t is said
he is row a county commissioner at
Spearfish. which is about thirteen miles
from Deadwood.
Near Dotson's body in the cabin were
a few articles of no great commercial
value, a watch the wheels of which had
ceased to revolve at $3.50, and 81 cents
in money
Later developments in the case have
brought forth a strong suspicion that
Dotson did not kill himself but was
murdered by man named Manning or
Manlon. who was released from the
penitent!ary on Januat. l: that while in
prison the alleged murderer and Clint
Dotson conspired together to set the
old man out of the way, the latter
putting up the job in order that he and
the other two men serving time for the
Cullinane murder might secure their re-
lease. 1t is alleged that the convict was
to go to the old man, compel him to
write confession exonerat ting the pris-
oneis from all blame for the CuIlinane
murder and then kill him. arranging the
interior of the cabin in such way after
wards that all ndica tons would point
| to direct case OF suicide This infor-
nation comes from a source which it is
alleged heard the plot talked over
| before the release of the supposed muir
derer from the prison. If Dotson met
his death in the manner idicated in this
report it was one of the snoothest pieces
of criminal work accomplished in many
years.
In sp ahng of that part of the confess
sion in which Dotson says he killed a
man in Gallatin county in 1896 Attorney
3. S. Thresher stated today that about
five years ago the body of man was
found about the place Dotson said he hid
the remains of his victim and it's iden-
tity was never established. Mr. Thresh-
err lived in Bozeman at that time and
was familiar with the details of the find
If this part of the concession is true it
would serve to strengthen the belief that
Old man Dotson really killed himself, as
the victim of the GaAat tin county mur-
der lad nothing to do with the Cullinane
murder: and the admission on the part
of the old man would only show up the
entire Dotson tribe in bad light
The information comes from Deer
Lodge today that several officers are in
pursuit of the alleged murderer. Photo
graphs of the convict have been sent to
Various portions of the country.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-23
THE FEDERAL COURT.

Dennis Jerome filed his petition in
bankruptcy this afternoon in the United
States court. He was adjudged bank
rupt and his case was referred to
Thompson Campbell. His liabilities
amount to $669.2l and his assets $942 IS.
The assets are: stock 1925; household
Goods. $25: wearing apparel. $25: books.
$40: debts due on accounts, $657.S5.
Fred ]. Bird whose debts amount to
$3.50 and his assets nothing. was ad-
judged a bankrupt in the United States
court today and his case was referred to
Thompson Campbell.
In the case of the Butte & Boston
company VS.. the Montana Ore Purchas-
ing company, involving the Michael
Dewitt claim. Judge Knowles this morn
ing denied the defendants motion to va
cate the injunction order heretofore
, Issued.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-23
EVANGELIST OLIVER TALKS
+ F0RCIBLY OF BACKSLIDERS.
Ee Defines the Various Classes of That
Huge Family.

If more of the countless backsliders of
Butte could have heard the fine sermon
on "backslidins' at the Mountain View
church by Evangelist Oliver last night,
it would perhaps be we'll for all church
interests, as they would be drawn back
into the way of church-g going. 80
many men, when they come west" said
the speaker, say in effect if not in
words. Well, good bye, God. I'm going
to Butte. or some other western place.
and can't stay with you any longer just
now. viii be back in a few years. and
see you again. Good bye So many of
those men have a church letter hidden
away in some dark corner dusty, mus
ty, and unused. If you have one Of those
letters. get ii out and put it where it
will do more good than ii will in a mus
ty old trunk.
There are several classes of back
slders. but al 1--we the same defini-
fion-a falling away from the higher,
better religious life they had once known
Too many are merely careless men and
women who are chemically getting re-
lision at every revival. while the gospel
fire burns, and then as chemically falling
away when adversely of any kind comes.
1t is almost too bad that some great pes
dilence. the plague CT yellow fever or
something. does not carry them away
some time during their periodical good
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-23
ives that will not lead others aStray."

lives that will not lead others astray."
The speaker to d a most excellent
darkey story of the illiterate preacher
who went to his white brother for
text. and was given this one: And null
titudes came to aim. afflicted with div
ers diseases. and He healed them ALL"
The good old colored brother addressed
his flock on the words of the text. with
the exhortation: DE doctors. dey can
sometimes cure smallpox, an sometimes
dey CANT: sometimes dey can cure de
measles. an some times dey fails; but eff
you gifts de divers diseases. dey amt no
help for YOU. 'ceptin' froo de Lord. He's
de only physician what can cure de
divers" He applied de divers to the
backsliders. and said that the Lord was
the only one who could cure the dis
ease of backslding, which was nearer a
case of de divers than anything else.
No services will be held tonight. but all
are cordially invited to attend the Sab
bath services In the morning. "Conse.
Grafton" will be the topic. In the afterA
noon at O'Clock. Mr.. Oliver will give
special address to the laboring people
of Butte, not that all the people here
do not labor, but this is for the special
benefit of those whose duties preclude
their attending the morning or evening
services. In the evening. the topic will
be The Divine Origin of Scripture" All
are cordially invited to attend any and
all of the services. Beginning with next
week. series of Bible readings will be
held in the afternoon so that children
may attend on their way home from
school.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-23
Two MEN SERIOUSLY BURNED BY
EXPLOSION OF CAN OF KEROSENE

ed in smothering the flames, but not
before the gentleman was seriously
burned. Had it not been for their
prompt action, Mr. Taylor would prob
ably have burned to death. AS 1t was.
he was 50 badly burned that the flesh
tell from his hands.
Nelson ran out of the house at the
same time as Mr.. Taylor and appeared
to be panic stricken. Instead of stop
ping, he ran up the street in the direc-
ton of a drug store on Arizona street,
and arriving there, the flames We're ex-
tinguished. He was taken to his home,
where his burns, which are of serious
nature, We're attended to. He was rest
ing as easily as could be expected this
afternoon.
Mr. Taylor was taken to the McDer-
mott hotel, where his injuries were
dressed by DR.. Sievers. From there he
WAS taken to his. home and made as
comfortable as possible. He is burned
in the face as we'll as the hands,
While the ladies We're engaged in
smothering the flames from Mr.. Taylor,
someone pulled the fire alarm and the
department responded promptly. The
flames in the kitchen We're extinguished
with the aid of the chemical engine.
The loss to the house is small the dam
age consisting of a broken window and
"a charred wainscotng.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-23
: Mortuary Record !

QUINN-Edward Quinn, aged 81 years.
died yesterday. The remains are at
Sherman's undertaking parlors from
where the funeral will take place Mon
day at p. m.
MORSE-A. c. Morse, aged 20 years.
died yesterday afternoon at his late
residence. corner Washington and Park
streets. Death resulted from pneu-
monia. his illness lasting only few
days. Deceased was native of Nova
Scotia. He followed the occupatio of
locomotive engineer in his young
days He came to Butte in 1894 and for
two years he managed the affairs of
the Butte Street Railway company. Be-
sides wife he itaves one daughter
who resides in Texas. No arrangements
have been made for the funeral.
DOLAN-Mary Dolan. aged 80 years.
WIFE of Daniel Dolan, died this morning
at the residence. No. 403 Park alley.
The remains are at Richards under
taking parlors.
MAYNARD-The funeral Of Charles
Maynard will take place tomorrow at
p. m. from the family residence. No.
3512 East Platinum. Deceased died at
Jardine. Mont. Thursday last.
SCOTT-NIrs. Mary Scott, aged 81 years,
died this morning at the residence. No
III West Platinum. Funeral notice will
appear later.
BRUNSDON-James, the infant son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas j. Brunsdon
died this morning at the family resi-
dence. No. 7111a North Montana street.
Funeral notice later. t nf .,ra--
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-23

David Taylor, father of Robert Tay-
dor. the manager of the McDermott
hotel. and Peter Nelson. Il baggagelnan
for Lavells stables We're seriously
burned this morning by the explosion
of a five gallon can of kerosene.
! The accident was the result of a most
foolish action on the part of the bag
gageman, who, however, was trying to
assist Mr.. Taylor. The latter is the
owner of a tWo-story brick house at
a25 South Wyoming street and was get
ting the I/ice ready for tenants-Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Russell. He was in
the kitchen of the house shortly after
DO O'Clock this morning building a fire.
when Nelson delivered a trunk for the
tenants. Seeing Mr.. Taylor struggling
with the fire, Nelson entered the room
and, picking up a five gallon can of oil,
said:
Let me pour some oil on"
Mr.. Taylor endeavored to prevent him.
but Nelson had started stream on the
Flames and an explosion was the inr "
diate result The burning liquid flew to
all parts of the room and drenched the
two men. Mr., Tayor ran from the
house. and Mrs. Dickerson and her sis
ter who live across the street, seeing
the condition OF things, secured a num-
der of blankets and rugs and ran to
,Mr. Taylor's assistance. They succeed
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-23
FLOOD IN THE SOUTH.
Snow, Rain, Frost, and Other Bad
Weather.

Atlanta. Ca, Feb. 23-The southern
states were given their first taste of WIN
ter last night and this morning snow
1alllng IN many places from Charleston.
S. c., throughout northern and central
Texas and almost to the gulf. The storm
is central today over northern Florida.
Where snow is expected during the next
twelve hours. The heaviest snowfall
recorded is at Lagrange Ga, where the
precipitation was ten inches. Southern
Mississippi reports the first snow in some
places in two years.
The precipitation at Dallas is three
inches and in northwestern Texas from
three to five inches. The snow is of
course, of great benefit to the growing
wheat. but it is feared will cause sever.
loss to live stock.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-23
HART IS WRATAY
POWERS STEAL HIS PROPERTY
IN PEKIN.
MAKES A VIGOROUS PROTEST,
Feels Sighted in the General Crab
The Great Fainncier of Chinese
Empire.

Pekin. Feb. %. 1920 y. m.-Sir Robert
Hart. chief of the Chinese imperial GUS
toms, has sent the ministers Of the pow
ers a strongly wOrded letter of protest
against the seizure of his property to
increase the size of the legations area
which was taken. by Austria, France,
German, and Italy. The latter power
has taken The ground on which Sir Rob-
ert's house was situated. He says it can
only be on Chinese government property
in an indefinite sense, in that during the
past twenty years part of his salary as a
Pekin official has been given to him in
houses, instead of the government pay
ing in cash. Sir Robert also put money
into the purchase of land, in building
houses and in keeping them in repair
He considered that, having lived there
for twenty years, he owned the property
absolutely. 1t is generally understood
in the service that whoever has lived
that long in house. owned it, having
purchased it in rental allowance. He
says Italy especially had s. suitable
grounds, and that she had no reason
to share in the general gratis distri-
button of lands for the various legations.
Sir Robert also points to his years in the
service of the foreign powers and to his
pal and interest on loans a thoroughly
international service and that he has
even paid. the interest on the loans since
the troubles began and he thinks he
ought to have received more considera-
tic...
General Yamagatchie, the Japanese
commander. and General Chaffee. has
issued orders permitting visitors prop.
erly accredited to visit the forbidden CITY
on certain days, during certain hours and
that foreign generals and their personal
friends can visit the city at any time.
The foreign ministers consider them
selves sighted.
The principal topc-the court edict re-
garding the punishments-discus at
yesterdays meeting of the ministers and
today's meeting. was short. owing to the
ministers awaiting the full text of the
Chlnese courts edict which. though I'M
ot1clally reported as absolutely satisfac-
tory. lacks official combinations
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-23
OTHERS ARE ENTITLED
EQUAL CREDIT,
W. McC. White and John Gillie Assist
ed In Relieving Water
Famine.

Sanger which appeared in last nights
Inter Mountain, while giving deserved
credit to Mr.. William Scallon of the Ana
conda company for timely assistance
during the recent water famine, omits
mention of two other citizens who shared
Mr.. Scallon's anxiety regarding fires in
the city during the season of inadequate
water supply. Mr.. w. Nee. White turned
over his ice pond for the city's benefit
and Mr.. John Gillie. superintendent of
the Butte & Boston company, was in
defatigable in the work of restoring the
water supply. putting in pumps at the
fiat and doing everything in his power
to avert calamity to the city.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-23

strealis. and land them across the .riv-
er while they really mean to do we'll
He told with gOou effect the story of
the Jew and the Irishman who were
thrown into the water and the u!ish-
man, who was strong swimmer took
the opportunity to chuck the unfortunate
Hebrew under the water for his con-
version. AT the second ducking the Jew
announced his allegiance to the church,
but in order to clinch the good resolu-
ton. Pat gave him one more good souse,
and the poor fellow did not survive the.
operation. But Pat always took the
credit for "A conversion to his faith, even
though the man died. Some OF these
Christians who cannot stick to their re-
ligion would be better for dying whil,
they are coed.
There is second class of backsliders
who are wrecked on the rock of worldly
aihusements l aim not saying this for
the mere purpose CT saying words but
Tor the purpose of helping some of the
| many who go astray on these lines More
| people are kept out of the highest Chris
, tian life through amuss ment, than in
any other way.
He spoke of the love OF gain, which
| might lead man into the liquor bust
ness. and said that the moment a man
| goes into partnership with whiskey. he
| loses every particle of the manhood he
/ should possess j hope if there are any
reporters here. they will quore these ex-
act words: Many are wrecked hv car,
/ parties and other social amusem sn.s
People outside the church do not rea
the Bible, they read the lives of chnrc',
members. and we must live the kind cl
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-23
STARTLING ALLEGATIONS.
WHILE THE INDICATIONS POINT TO SUICIDE THERE BELIEF
THAT OLD MAN D0TS0N WAS MURDERED-THE PLAN SAID
TO HAVE BEEN C0NC0CTED BY HIS SON WHO IS SERV
ING A LIFE SENTENCE FOR MURDER.

The death of old Oliver Dotson in
is one of those mysterious affairs that
may never be solved but there is a
strong suspicion lurking in the minds
OF those who are familiar with the case
that if ever the facts are exposed to the
light of day they will show the COM
mission of a crime, the equal of which in
righteousness and design. has never
Leen unearthed in Montana.
On Wednesday the dead body of Dot
son was found in a cabin in the gulch
and a CHASTITY bullet hole in the head of
the victim gave silent evidence of the
manner in which the old man had met
the grim reaper At first it was sup
posed to bc a case of suicide. but an in
vestigaton has resulted in the belief
that it one Of murder and that the
person responsible for the crime is none
other than Clinton Dotson a son of the
old man. who is serving life sentence
in Deer Lodge prison for alleged partici
patton in the murder of Eugene Culin-
ane in Washington Gulch about year
ago.
The body of Dotson was found lying
on it's hack in the middle of the cabin
floor. and from the wound made by the
bullet a large quantity of blood had
flowed to the floor and CONCEALED. On
enc side of the cid mans bedroom was 4
desk and bookcase built into the wall
Ii contained three or four shelves and
on one Of these shelves was a 3Scalibrn
l.tle fastened with staples and nails III
such a way as to convey the impression
trat it had been placed in position by
Uotson for the purpose Of killing him.
self Attached to the trigger was a
string caught up at the rear in q way
that When pulled from the muzzle end
of the gun it would release the ham.
mer of the weapon. Indications pointed
to the belief that after arranging the
gun Dotson had stepped back to the
center Of the floor, pulled the string ana
accepted the bullet from the weapon.
There was still further evidence of
suicide as deliberate as has ever been
planned On a table near the center of
the room was a written document pur-
porting to be the confession of the old
man in connection with his participa
tion. and that of others. in the Cullin-
ane murder. This alleged confession
reads as follows:
"Washington Gulch ono date).-In the
year 1896. in October l think it was,
i killed a man in Gelatin county. near
Central park. and hid the body in the
bushes about 700 yards west Of the
bridge. In August. 1892 my Son-in-law.
Ed Cachelin. and myself Iii Ped Eugene
Cullinane. Ed Cacielin shot Eugene in
the head and l shot him in the back.
We did not kill him for his money; we
killed him to get him out of the way.
We thought we would be arrested, and
Cache!in took Eugene's horse and rode
= ~ -1,Z,,,
son was camped, and he watched until
Clinton had gone up town and he then
hid Eugenes watch in the mattress of
Clinton's bed. My son Clinton is not
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-23
WAS BEATEN, THEN SHOT.
Examination Developed the Fact That
Wells Skull Was Fractured.

An autopsy was held over the remains
of Steve Wells in Duggan's undertaking
rooms this afternoon revealed a start
ling condition. The bullet which entered
the forehead went straight back and was
flattened on the back Of the skull, but
independent of this wound the left side
of the skull was fractured in a manner
which suggested that a billy or some
similar instrument had been used. The
theory of the doctors making the exam
ination is that death ensued from the
fracture and that the bullet was Of later
date.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-23
MISS BRYANT SURPRISED.

n surprise party was rendered to Miss
Bessie Bryant by IA number of her
friends last night. and the evening was
pleasantly spent with games and music.
An elaborate luncheon ~as served The
guests were: Mary McManus, S. Me-
Manus, Mss Paul. Florence Jones, Miss
Toy, Bessie Bryant. Mrs. Bryant, Mabel
Steinborn. Alice Bryant, Harry Pedlar
Mr.. Stevenson. Mr.. Dunn. Charles Ped
lar Mr.. Jeffries, Leo Bryant. Will Bry-
ant, Mr.. Stevens. Joe Bryant
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-23
LAW UNCONSTITUTIONAL.

Winnipeg, Man., Feb. 23.-The full
court today killed Hugh John McDon-
aids prohibition law, finding it uncon-
stitutional in almost every point. 1t is
very probable that Premier Robin
will attempt to do anything with new
ibll. The law covered the entire prov
ince of Manitoba
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-23
IBSEN IMPROVING.

Christiana. Feb. 23-The report cabled
to the United States that Henrick Ibsen,
the novelist. who is i'll with influenza.
had suffered relapse, Is unfOunded.
On the contrary, his condition is inn
proving daily
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-23
A SURPRISE PARTY.

\ Very delightful surprise party was
given To Eina MEG gun ana Mona Cough
lin in '.onC4' of Robert Bag'ey, at his
i'@me on East Park street. on Friday
evening. Games were the feature of the
cN ming. after watch Il dainty Luncheon
wss se"veu. ThCs. presen. were: Misses
y, IA Couen'in Eipa McEoun. Gel is
eobinson. Irene. Evans. Da.a Fountain.
laura Bagley. May Tucker. Mamie SIM
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-23

mons. Gladys Tucker. Maud Larush. Mil
lie Moriarity. and Messrs. Walten. John
Robert Bagley. Pat Healy. David Rob-
inson, Arthur Robinson, Ando Rostoldio
Russell Bagley. Darwin McGoun, Roy
Roughlin, Victor Manuel and Joe Bag
ley.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-23
NOBLE ACTIONS.

Great deeds cannot die. They with
the sun and moon. renew their light.
What man does not long to perpetuate
his memory? Take out policy with the
Mutual Life of New York and your
loved ones will never cease to cherish
the remembrance of you who provided
for both their present and their future.
W. c. Bachelor, Dist. Mngr., 4S Eas,
Broadway.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-23
TEMPERATURE TODAY.

Chicago Feb. 2S.-Temperatures at
a. M: New York 16, Boston IS. Phila-
delphia 16. Washington 16. Chicago 4.
Minneapolis 10, Cincinnati 10. st,
Louis H.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-23
EVILS OF ANTI YRINE.
PUBLIC NOTICE.

At q regular meeting of Butte Work.
ing,nens union of w. L. u, held en- Fri
day evening, Dec. Il, 1900. it VIZ 3 voted
that on and after May /. 1901, a days
work performed by members under it's
Jurisdiction shall consist of eight hours.
at the minimum scale of $500 per day.
Published by order OF WOrkingmens'
union No. S. w. L. U.
]. w. DALE, Pres.
F. w. JONES. Secretary.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-23
CALIFORNIA SMAsHER

Napa, Calf. Feb. 90. DR.. Napton.
dentist, president of the Napa anti
saloon league emulated Mrs. Nation by
smashing a saloon He was arrested,