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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-12
ANOTHER TRY At
CANAL TREATY
HAY AND PAUNCEFOTE WILL
AGREE ON TERMS.
But NO ALASKA TRADE GOES
NOT A FOOT OF AMERICAN
SOIL IN EXCHANGE FOR OUR
RIGHTS TO BUILD CANAL.

New York, April IA special to the
Herald from Washington says:
Active negotiations are in progress be-
tween the United States and Great
Britain relative to the Isthmian canal
treaty. If it can be accomplished, Secre-
tary Hay and Lord PauncefOte will ar
range a draft of the treaty before the
departure of President Mckinley and
his cabinet on their western trip the
latter part of the month. 1t seems to be
the impression, however, that the mat
ter will not be determined within that
time, but that when Lord Pauncefote
sails for England in June he will take
with him the draft agreed upon with
Secretary Hay. Just how far the negc-
tiations have proceeded cannot be ascer-
tained, but enough is known to indicate
that the administration Is confident a
convention will be signed which will
receive the approval Of the senate, al
though perhaps not without struggle.
The basis of negotiation has been agreed
upon and an active interchange of views
has occurred.
Great Britain has shown disposition
to supersede the Clayton -Bulwer treaty,
it is said, by reliable authority, but as
a condition, she desires the insertion of
articles specifically reiteratng the pro-
hibitions against occupation, colonial
ton or assumption of any dominion
whatever over any part of Central
America by either the United States or
Great Britain as set forth in the Clay
tCn-Bulwer treaty.
Great Britain considers the senate
amendment, which reserves to the United
States the right of taking any measures
it may find necessary to secure by it's
own forces, the defense of the United
States, of greater Importance than the
abroga ton of the Clayton -Bulwer treaty.
The plan is altogether too vague and
she would prefer that the United States
be more specific. She also favors the
observance of the general principle of
neutrality as set forth in article three
of the original Hay-Pauncefote treaty
which was stricken out by the senate.
There is disposition in quarters not
immediately connected with the nego-
leading up to the submission of a prop
osition that in return for the abrogation
of the Clayton -Bulwer treaty this gov
eminent will make concessions in
Alaska.
There have been frequent rumors of
this character, but it can be stated en-
phatically that the president and Secre-
ALLEVIATE a foot of American territory,
and such a proposition if submitted will
be Immediately rejected.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-12
HOME GROWN
BEEF FOR ARMY
SERIOUS CUT FOR THE AMERI-
CAN PACKERS.
MOVE PARTLY RETALIATORY
PROPOSED sToPPAGE OF BUYING
HORSES Fok BRITISH ARMY
RENEWED THE PLAN.

London, April 1.-THE British war
office informs the Associated Press that
1t is going to try the experiment of sup
plying the army with only home grown
beef. The experiment will extend six
months from June 1.
The director Of contracts, major,
said tc representative of the Asso
ciated Press:
THE new rule applies only to refrig
Grated beef, hitherto bought in the open
market in London. 1t will not seriously
affect the American trade, as the total
weekly supply for the army is only 20o,-
200 pounds, which is barely per cent
OF the weeks imports of refrigera ed
beef to England from the United States.
Mr.. Broderick's action was takei
long before the New Orleans proceed
ings. 1t is quite absurd to suppose that
any idea of retaliation prompted the
order. which was due to a natural desire
to help some of the home industries. The
difference in price is very triflng ant;
we are making that up by givin:s
Tommy Atkins frozen mutton two days
instead Of one day weekly. If the plan
is satisfactory, our supply problem WIN
greatly be smplified, for we only have
complaints and disagreements over Re-
frigerated beef. You must not suppose
that we now use no home grown beef.
Allershot and some of our other camps
are almost entirely supplied with home
grown beef We have hitherto used r.
frigerated beef as an addition to our
rations, rather than as an integral part.
We have no prejudice against American
firms and we do not believe they will
miss this trade to any extent, even if it
is decided to continue the experiment.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-12
DARTMOUTH PRESIDENT.

San Francisco, April 1o-Dr. VIM. j.
Tucker, president of Dartmouth college,
has arrived here for the purpose or lect-
uring at the University of Callfornla.
He will deliver his first address to the
students today. Next Monday evening
he will attend a banquet in this city
given IN his honor by the alumni OF
Dartmouth.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-12
DROPPED REISCO.

Valparaiso, Chill, April 12.--Many
members of the liberal convention that
nominated Jermyn Reisco have with
drawn their support and will soon pub
fish a manifesto explaining the rasons
Tor doing so.
The cabinet crisis continues.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-12
SCOTCH BANKS NO LOSERS.

si1dinburg, April 12.-The Bank of Scot
il nd denied all knowledge of the forging
OF their bank notes of twenty pounds by
the alleged forgers, John A. Skoog and
Emil Moberg, now in custody in New
York and say that no counterfeit notes
Of their own issues have come to their
notice. The police of Edinburg has no
knowledge of counterfeiting of Scotch
bank notes.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-12
LEFT A FORTUNE.

Chicago. April 12.-Col. Francis E.
Kieby, well known real estate dealer
end one of the charter members of the
Union League club, died last night of
fcart failure, at the Grand Pacific hotel
He was a native of Yorkshire, England
and was 70 years old. His estate is vari-
cusly estimated at from $500. 900 to s., 900, :
OOO
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-12
NAVAL OBSERVATORY.

San Francisco, April 12.-Director
Alexander McAdie of the weather bu-
reau, announces that the new observa-
tory at Point Reyes. for which congress
propriated $500 just before it's ad-
joLrnment, will be built at once.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-12
RICH QUARTZ FIND.

Victoria, B. c., April 12.-News has
been brought here by the steamer Ros-
cowitz that a strike of rich quartz had
been made near kitzless canyon in the
Skeena river. Quartz has been struck
there paying about $1,000 to the ton.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-12

Boise, April Ex-Governor Hunt has
issued a proclamation aDolishinS the
partial law that has held sway in So
shone county, Idaho, since May 1, 1890
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-12

8 Eedding, Cal. April 12.-The Bully Hill
copper mines near here have jus: been
sud for $2249,G0O. The mines are very
floh. and include a new smelter and
her property.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-12

Washington, April 12.-The total eX-
,,orts of domestic products for the past
rine months reach $67l, ,712.Sl4. a gain of
$50. 500, 600 over the same period for last
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-12
FISHERMEN LOST.

Alto Holstein, Apri. 12.-The fishing
steamer Emma has been lost during {.
storm on the North sea. Her captain
and crew of ten men were drowned.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-12

Dillon, April 12.-Frank Harber, the
first white child born at Bannack, the
first territorial capital of Montana, com
,altted suicide at that place Wednesday
sfter protracted spree.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-12
; CONDENSED 1ELEGRAMS :

, Berlin. April 12.-Major Taylor, the
American bcyclist, won the 10O-kilometer
rae, defeating all the German riders.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-12

seattle, April 12.-The torpedo boat
q, stroyer Goldsborough is to have hel
final trial tomorrow. The contract calls
f., 30 knots an hour, but the builders
expect speed of more than 81.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-12

prsburg April 12.-The new steel
trust is to have it's first battle with labor
next week, the employees of the Devices
Wood tin plate factory having ordered
a strike on Monday if lot of the men
dis .harged within the past few days
are not reinstated.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-12

Monterey, Cal. April 12.-Georse ..
Cannon is dead. The end came early
this morning. The patient breatied his
last without struggle. He slept con-
siderable yesterday and the fore part
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-12

midnight stating that he rested easy ana
the change for the worse came appar-
emily without forewarning. The body
was shipped to San Francisco this morn
ing To be embalmed ard reshipped to Salt
Lake City where the intsrment will take
place.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-12

Springfield. ILL.,, April 12.-The remains
.,f Abraham Lincoln. which have been in
n temporary vault during the recon-
s1ruction of the Lincoln monument, are
10 be returned to their final resting
rlace Within a few days. The coffin
,.Ill be opened before burial.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-12

san Juan, April 12.-Minister Loomis
on his way home from Venezuela, say!
tiat President Castro has acquired a for
tame of s.. .OOO. 900 in two years on a sa!a
~ of $4,000 year; by pinching foreign
ers and others who had money or valu
,tla concessions,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-10-05
LANES ACROSS THE PACIFIC.
safe steamer Routes Have Been Bs-
tabIished Under Plans Proposed
BY The NnNy Department.

Safe steamer lanes across the Pa
cific ocean have been established, uu-
der the plan proposed by the navy de-
partment year ago, says New
York Herald special from Washing
ton These lanes are 80 miles wide.
Reports received by Capt c. G.
Todd, photographer Of the navy,
from so commanders OF war
ships, government transports and
merchant steamers, show that not
single menace 20 navigation exists
within tine limits Of the tracts plat
tcd hF t&e department
Ilt ONES THE Pacific con-
meet San Francisco with Honolulu.
Guam, and Manila san Francisco
with Nagasah, Puget sound ports
with Nagasak and Honolulu and
Guam with NaPasaki
Exporters and steamship men on
the Pacific coast purpose TO use
their influence TO secure the adoption
bv couerg of Rear ADMIRAL Brad
ford recommendation for compre-
hcnsive survey of the Pacific ocean.
Capt Todd n hits annual report, will
strongly that congress be urged
90 make on opration 20 it ont
the slip to make the survey, and
Rear Admiral bradford, chief OF
equipment WALL Incorporate this rec
ommcndation ia Ills report.
NavHl attaches of Germany, Great
britain and Japan have supges ted the
adtisability of the participation OF
their governments. IL these should
act with the United States it is point
ed ont that the ocean could be divid-
ed and each nation could uryey that
section which s. pecially important
to its commercial interests or in the
vicinity Oh m. Iu.ular poasesslona.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-10-05
CONDENSED STORIES.
A Railway Official who Is Man o.
Many Parts.

When Joseph Ramsey, Jr., the
newly elected president Of the Wa
bash railroad, was superintendent
Of the Pittsburg Southern, a small
road in the coal district, Joseph
Walton, a millionaire coal miner of
Pittsburg. heard Of his ability and
decided that Ramsey would be just
the man to take charge Of a road
which he was then projecting, re-
lates the New York Times. Walton
went over TO the small town where
Ramsey made his headquarters in
order to offer him the position. At
the Office he was told that Mr.. RAM
sey was ont somewhere in the Yards,
SC "the coal king went ont to look
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-10-05
Thrilling
Adventure
With Huge
Monsters
Of the
Deep
Hunting
--~---~~----~-~~~-----~----
Giant
--~-~.~~------ -----------
SeaBatS


In The United States the large ray. or
sea bat. ranges from the Florida keys
north 10 the Carolinas. In the locali-
ties where II Is found II IS one Of the
most conspicuous and interesting fishes
On the lower Californian coast it Is
greatly dreaded by the pearl divers.
who call IL the blanket fish and state
that IL settles down over them like 4
cloud and endoavors 10 smother them
says Professor Charles Holden, fer
merly OF the United states fish commits
sion. But rs size and ynst strength are
features which commend it TO tie lover
OF vigorous sport with more than A
soupcon OF danger thrown Id.
In The vicinity OF Tampa q party Of
men We're drifting over the lagoon ~
Long key one night There came out
OF the darkness a rushing, whisuing
sound, then a crash SO near them that
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-10-05
Tragic Incident Of
The Paris Commune

William Traut tells IN The Century a
tale Of tie Paris commune Of so years
ago Of which hc was an eyewitness;
ON the following morning Wednes-
day again sailed forth. The first
sound That fen Upon my ear was "Vlve
IA llgner ana turning round the cor
ner az MY dwelling place were the sol-
diers ~ The line who for two hours
had advanced IA single Gle along The
Rue ST. Honore keeping close 10 the
houses, thereby finding shelter from thc
mitraille ihat was poured against them
from bnrrcada q little farther ON.
These hluecoats moved thus along
this narrow street aud down Tint pas
sage couyolyiug Ike huge serpent
fastening on the city Everywhere they
went they were received with cheers
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-10-05
FxpensIve Llver..

Apropos Of Pierre Lorillard's re-
peated assertion that no gentleman
can live well on an income of less
than $4,000 a day and expenses,
a Union club associate says: ''There
are today in New York at lonst Il
dozen mon whose living expenses ex-
coed those of Pierre -orillard az the
time NE made the remark, "a score of
years ago Europe has had several
spendthrifts, not on the Jubilee
Juggins or Little Sugar Bowl
type, but of good social position,
who have thrown away their prin-
cipal and income al that rate within
the decade. Now, as il to prove
that Mr. Lorillard was not far out
of the way in his cstimate, comes
the staid and conservative London
Spectator with an article published
before poor Piorre's death trying to
show that a man cannot possibly
live well in q GOOD social position
on a yearly income of less than
10000 pounds. The very wealthy
seem to be coming around to Loril-
lard's estimate, particularly in
America, New York Times.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-10-05

cigarette and consulteda plan Of lnsuuc-
tions. Just then two Of his men dragged
toward him a person that the crowd
said was communist. "FusiIlez-lel
cried ont the throng, and the officer q
was standing close 70 HIM said "Oui
fuslllezlew Il little thought that be-
fore long | should hear the same COM
mand given as regards myselfl In
less time than Is occupied IN recording
the fact the poor wretch was dragged
a few yards away one OF the men
put the muzzle Of his chassepot under
meath the victims skull. the barrel
along bis back. The other soldier
stopped and pulled the trigger. y re-
port. smoke. groan. and with pro-
tests Of innocence on his lips the soul
OF the poor victim passed away.
A man standing at the corner Of a
street heard two officers talking Of the
bravery Of the troops. "Yes,' said the
loiterer, III your men had fought like
that against the Prussians, all this
would not have happened The officer
pulled out his pistol and shot him.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-10-05

would DO the cooking. When the house
boat left Ladd's Landing. Alderman
was wei ana hearty ana Jocko friskng
about. When the boat tied up at DIE
next town. Ackermau was missing and
Tho monkey % changed creature.
The Stairs were arrested & blood
stained ass was found Ga Tie boat and
moro blood stains 10 the dlngcy towing
bchlnd. But the chief witness was
Joeko. Ire had been kept Do q cell .n
the town JAIN aud was brought Into
court In DOS little scarlet coat and cap.
Immediately De saw the prisoners he
utterfd 2 scream or rage and ,prang at
Che man That was me ast straw
Which decided the jury Tle stairs
were found guilty Before Starr was
hanged he confessed ihe deed
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-10-05
Arizona Tree Jewels.

The petrifed foras Of Arizona
were recently examined anew under
the direction of the general land
Office. The siIicifed LOGS lie III tie
greatest abundan Within au area
Of eight square miles n Apache
county III omo places They lIe
more thicklv than they could have
stood while living as trees. and 1T il
thought that they must have boon
carried There hv swift arrent- ol
water in the me-oluic age Some
Of tho agaHze5 wood Uas examined
with q microscope amid wa Found
% resemble the aranear.an pine ol
Tie southern hemisphere
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-10-05

HER PRAYER BOOK.

"Have you forgotten yonr prayer
book - is the question Of the day in
Berlin and is asked almost inyari-
ably by acquaintance of the sterner
sex when they chance to meet.
II originated in this way:
A lady who had been making pur-
chases in a confectioner's store in
adyertently left her prayer book on
the counter. An employee picked
il up 20 see whether it contained
the name and address Of the owner.
To his establishment he found
that the "prayer book" was in re-
ality 4 box ingeniously divided into
two compartments. One contained
chocolate bonbons, the other
brandy The knob Of the bogus
clasp served az a stopper to the bot
tie side Of the contriVanco.
A few moments later q servant in
livery hurried IN and asked for The
"prayer book He refused to give
the name of the lady who had sent
him for il, saying She desired to pre-
serve her insognito.
The incident got noised abroad,
found rs way into print, and all
Berlin began asking the question
which has now outgrown its humor
and become popular nuisance
New York Times.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-10-05
TnmbIehune ID naronetera.

Country folk are firmly Of the
opinion tia. Tie tumblebug Goo
trypes stercorarius) is nm excellent
barometer and tha il takes flight
only when Q Sen 3n of fair weather
is coming III Eabre. French
naturalist. has investigated the
question thoroughly and has come
to the conclusion that this insect is,
in fact more sensitive than the best
barometers and that Il can yerita-
bly, be used "a predict fine weather
1t is to changes Oh electric tension
that the insect is sensitive. Whether
the American variety IS likely 70 be
useful ia weather prediction is re-
spectfullY referred TO orr weather
bureau Tor tigati0n.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-10-05
The Joks On the onlesr

a correspondent in South Africa
tells this story at THE expense of CHEZ
British olumns engaged IA clearing
theOruae iliterColonY of supplies.
Scene Bopr farmer sitting at the
door Of his cottage; large stack Of
oat straw ia the background. Enter
British staff officer. Staff officer:
II have 6rlcrs 70 either buy or de-
strop 0ll forage and food ia this disc
trict ] therefore give YOU notice
that | am about to set liro % that
pile Of oat straw"
Roer Farmer Bod, ] dell YOU
Staff O6icer-Resistance futile
Boor larmer-B Bod would yon
blcase
Smf 0Gicer-I can listen to no
excuses.
The tack 81 oat straw prose
emily bursts into flame, mia the
stair officer goes On his way rejoice
iug The Boer turns % his wife
and ays Dose khakis are strange
peoples ante1 rs dell him a
Sal de oat tlaW dat ] haI Q'l Is
DE- English colonel hali a l
ago and he h5 ftfuI'r .n Il
tle British s0Flreilus iu ais po.a-t.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-10-05
FLOCK TO SEE THAT'S MUMMY.
Remains OF the Celebrated Courtesan|
Of the Orient Are ON Exbibi-
tTon al Paris.

The great Partisan attraction 81 the|
week has been the exhibition al the|
Guimet museum Of the body OF Thais|
the celebrated courtesan OF the ori1
emit Society women, actresses, demi1
mondaines. even young girls tied to|
their mothers apron strings have
flocked 20 see the well-preserved re-
mains Of That's,
Margaret Robinson. the actress, and
sister Of Anna, might be seen cheek
by iowl with Cleo de Merode, while|
Sybil Sauderson looked matronly by
the side OF Rejane. Maurice Unter-
myer personally conducted a party "A
friends, and his clear voice could bel
heard explaining TO them as follows:
"Thais was once protected by the
Greek poet Mcnander then by Alex1
ander, king OF Macedonia. Finally she
married Ptolemy king az Egypt, io
whom she bore two children"
Even President and Nine Ilpbet
went TO see That's, and close \de
Nine. Loubet stood the veuerabNGA.
hannibal Hamlin
The richly embroidered dresses az
That's are likewise shown and Nine.
Cassine expressed the belief that Al
Partisan beauty Of to-day could not
compare with her Of whom the whole
world TALKED in the days 81 Menander
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-10-05

for him. Tie first man he came
across W a grlnY mechanic who
was al work underneath nm engine.
"Whcfq Mr. Ramsey " inquired
Walton.
I'm Ramser replied the man,
and then, climbing ont from under
tile locomotive, he explained laugh
ingly that there was something
wrong with bolt Of the engine,
and as the engineer didn't know
how To IN ID | took 4 hand AT 1T N.Y.
self. Fhat made Walton desire
Ramscy's services moro than ever
and indirectly was the cause OF
Ramsey rapid Advancement.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-10-05
RrIdaemen are Rovers.

Speaking Of American bridge
builders, in an article relating TO
structural iron workers. a writer in
Leslie's Monthly says:
1T is now here, a thousand miles
away tomorrow, with these men.
Their trade makes them rovers, go
ing wherever a great job may be-
AT this moment they arc in Phila-
delphia, now in a town on a Cana
dian river, in camp far in the thinIy
settled parts 81 the southwest, even
abroad. In New York today there
are some men who have only re-
Gently returned from India. A
gang came back from Egypt a few
months ago, having performed d
notable exploit il bridging the Nile.
There are American iron men down
in Cuba, and contracts have bcee
signed for over q score of bridges
in south AfEica, All to be done BY
Americans. TO be tarted when the
Boer war has run its course.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-10-05

big fish rushed bllndly 10 its fate and
slid out upon a coral mud bank, where
Chief leaped upon rs back and ended
lts struggles by the use Of the lance.
Great game lndeedl What can be told
In a few moments had occupied two
hours OF intense excitement two hours
OF racing at race horse speed, and even
then the game was caught by sheer
luck. The ray measured nearly &c feet
across the back. II was II feet in
length. ts feelers three. AMI chie1
easily sat IN Its mouth when 1t was
pried open.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-10-05
I.n rerrIbIe conI rnter.

The Naval and Military Record, com
menting on the three weeks trial of
he British turbine torpedo boat de-
itroyer Niptr which WEES condH ted
ndcr res liar service cons t,uHs, and
iuring which she developed d speed Of
3ois knots and was pronounced cap-
able Of doing 81, says her coal con-
sumption was enormous at top peed|
which, the paper adds, miliaies
against the plan which the Doyer
Calais company is now maturing, "a
build two turbine channel steamers
and reduce the time OF crossing bel
tween England aud France Go 35 MIND
utes The Niper's trial was pronounced
70 be completely satisfactory All
though She was handled by an inexl
perienced crew, she showed q remark|
able immunity from breaking down.|
The Viper was steady in an weathcrs|