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The news & observer., 1901-04-04

After Plato had triet everything else
he invented Platonic Eier Gship, because
it combined everything you got in the
other kinds.
The news & observer., 1901-04-04
THE SCANDALS IN LUZOE.
The War Department Says Macarthur Will
Investigate Them Thoroughly.
(By the Associated Press.)

IBy the ASSUG!dLEu FItSs.J
Washington, April 2.-The War Depart
ment has received reply from General
Macarthur concerning the alleged irregu-
larities in the Department of Southern
Luzon.
1t is said at the Department that Cen
eral Macarthur, without doubt, is having
a thorough investigation made before he
makes report.
The news & observer., 1901-04-04
McCoy and Maher Matched.
CBy the Associated Press

Louisville, KY, April 3.-It was an
rounced today by the management of the
oSuthern Athletic Club that Kid Mccoy
and Peter Maher had been matched for
twenty round bout here April 29th.
The news & observer., 1901-04-04
Morgan Sails For Europe.

(By the Associated Press)
New York, April 81 I,ierpont Nor
gan sailed for Europe today on the
steamship Teutonic.
The news & observer., 1901-04-04
Death of D'0yly Carte.

(By the Associated Press.)
London, April 3.--DOyly Carte, the
theatrical manager and impresario. died
today
The news & observer., 1901-04-04
Fulton Gutted by Fire.
- 49, Associated PICS.

Fulton, Ark, April 2.-Neariy all OF the
business section Of this town was burned
TODAY. Loss $4,000; insurance $l6,oOO.
The news & observer., 1901-04-04
THE VOTE IN TEXAS LIGHT.
Hot Fight in Anstin. R. M. White, Democrat,
Elected Mayor.
lBy the Associated Press }

10y lHe ASSOcIdJeu GTeSS.D
Houston, Texas, April 2.--Municipal
elections were held throughout Texas to-
day There were no contests of more
than local interests and the vote was
generally light. ]. A. wilkins was elect
ed Mayor of Brennan for the fourth con-
secutive term, without opposition. r. NJ
White, Democrat, was elected Mayor of
Austin, where the hottest fight in the
State was made.
THE MAYORALTY IN DOUBT.
Denver, Colorado, April AT 10 o'clock
partial returns from all the wards of the
city indicate a sweeping victory for the
Republican ticket. Leading Democrats
concede the election of the body Of the
Republican ticket by 1900 to 5000 plural
ity, while claiming the mayoralty in
doubt.
THE DEMOCRATS WIN.
Little Rock, Ark, A pril municipal
elections we're held throughout the
State today and in nearly every case
where lines were drawn the Democratic
nominees were elected. In Little Rock
Mayor w. r. Duley, democrat, was re-
elected by a large majority
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-18
RUSSIAN PAPER TRIES TO SHOW THAT AMERICA IS LOSING GROUND COMMERCIALLY

The decrease Of the exports from the
United States, first noticed in October
last, attained in April. 1901, a rather i'm
portant figure of 100000 roubles less
than during the corresponding period Of
the year 1900. The total amount of ex>
ported articles from America was $S4,-
316.27s. or 29.15 per cent Of the whole
export Of the United States against $751;
42A.26s or 1884 per cent Of the total ex-
port in April, 1900.
The total amount Of the export for
ten months Of the fiscal year shows
a decrease OF more than $4,000. 900.
against the items Of 1s9s-1900 $685.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-18

of Yonkers, N. ", respectively.
greeted the chairman with the Chautau
qua salute and then listened to the
opening song service. Following is the
official programme:
At 900 p. H.. came the opening of the
convention in Mechanics Pavilion, Rev.
Thomas Filkin presiding Services were
led by Robert Husband, and the devo-
tons led by Rev. Judson Hill: addresses
of welcome by Governor Gage, Mayor
Phelan, Bishop Hamilton and Rev. ]. c.
Symonds of Woodland. Responses were
made on behalf of the Methodist Episco-
pal church by Bishop !. w. Joyce. Min
neapolis; on behalf Of the Methodist
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-18
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS \
GRAND MASTER IS INSTALLED
Duke Of Connaught Elevated by the
English Free Masons to a Posi-
tion Of Honor.
(By Associated Press.)


London, July 1S.-Eleven thousand
Free Masons attended the installation
yesterday Of the Duke of Connaught as
grand master of the united grand lodge,
in succession to Edward VII.
Albert Hall was thronged with mem-
bers Of the grand lodge, past and pres
ent, and with the masters and wardens
of English lodges, as it was in 1876, when
the Prince of Wales was placed .on the
Masonic throne.
The ceremonial was virtually the same
as at the installation of the Prince Of
Wales. The grand lodge officers entire
ly filled the orchestra and chorus seats.
The Duke Of Connaught was installed
by Earl Amherst. grand master, as
sisted by the Earl of Warwick, deputy
grand master.
The most impressive moment was when
the installation was proclaimed and the
vast concourse saluted the new grand
master. Grand Master Hosicar of Scot
land and the Duke of Abercorn.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-18

310,e14. against $352,e71,2 ,2O6). Building.
articles and steel exported in April. 1901.
amounted to only $244.411, against $s43,.
$50 OF the same month in 1900; steel wires
to $3S5, ,567. against $551.44S in the past
year: small iron articles for building
business to $7S0,s01. against $ss8. .04s; ma.
chinery to work metals. $26s. .5S7. against
&sl2.2S7 Of the previous year; pumps.
$19s.2ss. against $2s3.1s4: sewing ma
chimes, $300,0S7 against 1894, 4,322; other
machines. s1.5sO957. against $1.s62.116.
The figures for ten months lsoo-1) fol-
lows:
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-18
Great wot League Convention Of 1901 Formally Opened San Francisco

fore the first number on today's pro-
gramme was called.
The great pavilion was lighted and
ready. The last nail had been driven
end the last bit of color had been added
in good time. The vast auditorium,
with seats for 10000 and additional ia
cilities for a chorus of 200, which will
give special concerts. presented a grand
sight. The entire auditorium was cano-
pied by American flags. while around
the gallery railings red and white bunt
ing was draped gracefully, with here
and there shields of American and Great
travellers had been given a warm well
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-18
RIGHTS OF THE HELENA COM.
PANY TO TEN MILE CREEK
ARE ATTACKED.
RANCHER CLAIMS THE FLUID
CANNOT BE USED TO SUP.
PLY THE CITY,
RESIDENTS OF CAPITAL MAY BE
FORCED TO DRINK FROM
"SsSSOSshe
Especial to Inter Mountain.)

Helena, July 1S.-Ar answer to the wa
ter right contest on Ten Mile Creek has
been filed by Herman Gleason, a ranch.
sr, which is contest of the title OF
the Helena Water Works company to
the main part of the water supply it
brings into Helena.
The water company claims the whola
Of Ten Mile Creek water, which It
pipes into the city, but Gleason claims
that as the water company only ac-
quired mining right to the water it
has no right to use it as a city supply,
and that it's rights are subsequent to
those of himself and other farmers In
the valley.
The water company claims undisputed
possession for over ten years, which,
under the law. gives it clear title,
and this will be the question at issue.
There are forty other claimants dis
putting the water company's right.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-18
new SEA-G0ING bATTLESH|P
WILL BE LARGEST IN The NAVY

The total coal capacity will be about
.,oC0 tons; total load displacement, 16, 900,
deep load draft, 26 feet inches; 10 knots
speed, and an indicated horse power Of
10000.
The battery recommended by the ma
jority is to consist of four 12-inch guns.
two 10-inch armored turrets, twenty z
inch guns in easements and twenty g.
inch guns. Eight of the finch guns are
inclosed in individual armor, four on tn.
the upper deck and four on the gun
deck, firing ahead and astern.
The remaining twelve guns are located
on the gun deck In a central easement
battery. The machinery is protected by
a 10-inch armor belt, tapering to inches
fore and aft beyond the machinery
space. and the other protection consists
of armor and inches thick, except on
the Pinch turrets, where it is 10 inches
thick.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-18

Episcopal Church South by Rev. B. NJ.
Du Bose. Nashville. Tenn; on behalf Of
the Methodist Episcopal church of Cana
da by Rev. James Henderson. Toronto,
Canada; on behalf Of the colored Metho-
dist Episcopal church by A. A. Carter,
Atlanta. Ga.
This evening three meetings will be
held, at the main pavilion, at the AL
hambra theater and at Metropolitan tenn
pie. The principal theme at all these
meetings will be The Young Peoples
Movement in the Twentieth Century"
discussed by Rev. Charles Bayard
Mitchell. of Minneapolis: Rev. Alonzo
Monk, Nashville and Rev. c. w. Willard
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-18

Paper and paper articles. 1883 6.ciS
WOOlen tissues ...... .,099 1924
The Oincial Messenger reviews the
sugar industry during the year lS99-1900
1t says that by reason of the easy credit
then prevailing the number of factories
increased to 26S from Pa. and the pro-
ductiOn from $500, 900 poods to $4,000. 900
pools. while the domestic consumption
advanced only 100000 pools.
The following remark is signif-
cant: THAT the reserve of ovrr ls,000,.
900 pools did not occasion crisis can
only tC attributed to the favora'..e eff
feet of the law Of November 20. 1895"
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-18

Methodist and the Howard Street Metho-
dist churches. These meetings were
purely devotional in character, but
We're attended by crowds that taxed
the capacity of the buildings.
At 1:3O p. m. missionary conference
Was held at the headquarters on Larkin
street. At the same time a business
meeting Of presiding elders and league
officials assembled at the pavilion in
order to prepare for the days activities.
When Chairman Filkins ascended the
platform and raped for order at 2:3O
2. m. every seat in the building had an
occupant. while many others sought
standing room. The vast audience
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-18
(By Associated Press.)

San Francisco, July 1S.-The Epworth
League convention of 1901 was formally
opened at Mechanics pavilion today.
For the last week the tide Of travel
has been toward San Francisco until
the Epworth hosts, $4,000 strong. had
Teen poured into the city ready for the
opening services. Arrivals continued at
all hours of last night and in the early
hours of this morning, but the last be-
lated train was in and the last tired
come by the reception committee be-
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-18

Britain, with their respective fags
crossed above them. The stage was
hung with gold colored bunting, the
states color.
The throng began assembling early
for the opening ceremonies, which, be-
gan at 2:30 p. M, everyone enthusiastic
and happy. From the torrid tenlpera-
ture Of the east to the cool breezes of
the Pacific and temperature Of 80 was
a welcome and exhilarating change to,
the pilgrims, IL their looks and actions
of today may be taken as evidence.
At IL o'clock this morning three cele-.
brations of the Lords Supper were held
in the First Presbyterian, Central
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-18
(By Associated Press.)

Washington. July 18.-Secretary Long
has given out the majority report of the
naval board of construction on the de-
sign of the seagoing battleship, plans
for which are to be submitted to con-
gress in December.
The board has been unable to reach a
unanimous agreement concerning the
armament and it's disposition, sald now
makes this preliminary report in order
that progress may be made upon definits
designs. The plan of the battleship az
submitted are:
Length. $50 feet: beam, IS feet; mean
draft "a feet 6 inches; displacement.
1850 TONS This displacement will give
a ship considerably larger than anything
in the present navy. The hull alone will
weigh about 1000 tons, while the pros
tective armor will be about $500 tons. .--rrss i
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-18
HITS SUNDAY School BOOKS
Professor of the Chicago University
Makes a Peculiar Statement Be-
fore His Glass.
(By Associated PresS.)

Chicago, July 1S.--Prof. Oscar l.. Triggs
of Chicago university. who some time
ago compared John. d. Rockefeller to
William Shakespeare, today informed his
class in literature that the hymns of
the Protestant churches are doggerel
and that dime novels are literature when
compared to Sunday school books.
II take it for granted" said the pro-
fessor, that there is not member of
this class who does hold heterodox views.
IF you do not, you would not be here
since the study of literature has no place
in the. education of an orthodox person."
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-18
ENGLAND SUFFERS
GREATLY FROM
THE INTENSE HEAT.
(By Associated Press.

(By Associated Press.
s London, July 18.-Although Scot
s land and Ireland have recently
s enjoyed local thunder storms there
5 Is no prospect for rain in the mid
s die and southern parts of England,
s and steady increase Of heat for
s several days to come is predicted.
s There is general complaint from
: the country that the sun is burn
: ing up crops. The sunshine is ev-
: erywhere greatly in excess of the
) average, and the temperature Is
s above the mean and the rainfall is
s short of the average.
s London is a great sufferer from
s the heat. as the city has not been
s rainwashed in weeks. Sunstrokes,
s appoplexy and heat prostrations
s are frequent and the hospitals are
= busy. The live stock market Is
: unusually crowded. as owing to
s the failure of the pastures farmers
s are forced to sell their cattle.
s Four deaths from heat and Is
3 sunstrokes We're officially reported
+ in London yesterday. Many men
s In the steel works in the Midlands,
s We're incapacitated. The troops of
Aldershot are suffering seriously.
s The medical press and circular
s suggests that the heat waves in
s the United States during recent
s years have been caused by the
s deforestration Of the country and
s the advance of civilization.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-18
(By Associated Press.)

st. Petersburg, July 1S.-The daily
organ of the ministry Of finance pub
fishes statistics of the falling on in the
American export trade, which, it stated,
began in October, 1900. and became more
marked in April, 1901.
No mention is made of the Russian
discriminating duties. which became ef-
fective in March, and it IL not clear
what the article is intended to prove.
Attention is directed to the fact that
the falling off was especially marked in
April steel and iron exports. The article
In full follows:
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-18
FOREIGN NEwsPAP' 2
GREATLY ALARK 5 At
AMERICAE s ATERPRISE
'xx~~~x,$ ~~~~~~~,
(By Assc d Press.

Vienna, Jul The Fremden-
blatt, the org& of the Austro-
Hungarian foreign Office, In an
article entitled American indus
trial competition in the near fu-
ture," says:
European nations will have to
combine against competition
which threatens them, and, sink
ing their differences, must make
a common front against Ameri-
can industrial aggression. The
United States are forging an iron
ring of defense to ward off the
the blows of the enemies of
America.
The tariff programme of the
large manufacturers of Austria,
which was recently presented to
the minister of commerce, is based
mainly on a principal that is uni
versal and unlimited. The most
favored national clauses should be
abandoned, especially with refer
ence to the United States. and
that old commercial treaty with
the United States. which reaches
back to the second decade of the
last century, should be replaced
by new short term treaty. Sal
walton in the customs question
with regard to America is only
to be found along these lines"
1t appears the Fremdenhlatt
does not think matters will go so
far as to bring about customs
union in central Europe, IAN
achievement which will long re-
main and ideal" but it will be
favored nation clauses.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-18

Indianapolis, Ind, July 1S-Heavy
storms swept over Indiana last night.
There were hail storms about Colum-
bus. Kokoma and Union City which
cut corn fields to pieces. In other Sec
tions benefit to the crops is reported.
The state statistician's Office estimates
the damage to. the Indiana crop in the
past month at only per cent.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-18
COAL FAMINE is NOW FEARED.
Strike of the Mine Firemen Causes
Grave Concern In New
York City.
(By Associated Press.) }

Vby ASSUCIdttU ITeSS.J
New York. July 10.-Should the strike
of the mine firemen continue it is feared
a coal famine in this city will result.
The strike has found the railways and
dealers unprepared, with scant pro-
vision against the future, and prices are
expected to mount within a week If no
settlement is reached before that time,
Inquiry in the coal trade shows that
railways and dealers are carrying not
more than two weeks supply of coal.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-18
GEN. BoTHA'S SON IS KILLED
Young Boer Leader Shot to Death il
Engagement With the Brit
ish Soldiers.
(By Associated Press.) }

(By Associated Press.)
London, July 1S.-Lord Kitchener, COM
manding the British forces in South At
rica, reports to the war Office as follows:
"Elandsfontein, July 1S.-Captain Chas.
Botha, son Of Phillip Botha; and Field
Comets Humman and Oliver have been
killed in the Orange River Colony
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-18
FEARFUL DR0UTH THROUGH.
OUT THE SOUTHWEST IS
BROKEN AT LAST,
HEAVY STORMS SWEEP OVER
SEVERAL STATES, DOING
MUCH DAMAGE.
HAIL IN MANY PLACES CUTS
INTO PIECES THE GROW.
ING CROPS.
(By Associated Press.)

Kansas City. Mo-, July 1s.-Good- rains
are reported again in southeastern Kan
sas. western Missouri; central Kansas
and southern Missouri. The temperature
in Kanas City at II O'Clock this morn
ing was 30. with indications for Mis-
souri, and Kansas of cooler weather and
thunder storms during the day.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-18
CROWDS RUSHING TOWARD NOME


Seattle 1SThe
Michael
the followed
Portland o
fromN
Michael, % out
men and
a a
There great rush down the Yukon from
a
The Portland took 400 St.
carried from
Of a
making
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-18
GENERAL BUTTERF.ELD DEAD.
Noted New Yorker Passes Away At
ter Several Months os Semi
Paralvaia
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
Poughkeepsie. n. Y, July 1S.-Gen.
Daniel Butterfield died at his home,
Craigside, at Cold Springs. at $50 last
night.
He had been in poor health for a year
or more. and had been in a condition Of
semi-paralysis for some time
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-18
President Campos Sallus Cleared.
by A Associated Press. }

IBy ASSOClatsU FreSS.)
Rio JaneirO, July 1S-The chamber of
deputies has dismissed the charges pre-
ferred by Admiral Mello against Presi-
dent Campos Sallus. The admiral ac~
cused the president of false arrest and
i'll treatment. He was arrested on the
charge Of aiding a monarchial plot.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-18
Evidence Against DotSon
Hurts Prisoners Case


o
1S-The a cha of
in
district this
lined the the it,
evidence liz last
being introduced
evidence
ten-y
being
o whereby
prison Ellis Persinger
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-18
CHINESE AID THE RUSSIANS,
Cars Men Invade Szechaan and Mar
rowly Escape Defeat at Hands
Of Thinetans
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
Victoria, B. c.. July 18.-News has
reached here of incursions of Russians
into szechaan from Thibetan, after
fights With Thibetans, in which the Rus
SLAMS appear to have been in danger Of
being worsted had they not been re-
Neved by the good offices Of Chinese Off
cials.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-18
AMERICAN GOODS ARE EVERYWHERE
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
(BY Associated Press.l J

Associa PressD
S--Sam siient of the
from the
nrely world
Vladivosock visited and
products
Washington Oregon California and Alaska 1000 miles
Russia owing action
welco
in
Of Of in
ion steamship
Mr. trade
own to the ac is
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-18

Columbus, O.. July ia severe hail
and rain storm visited the western part
Of the state last night. Preble county
being the greatest sufferer. Corn and
oats are almost totally DESTROYED.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-18


months Of
he
in Nevad
minutes
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-07-18
Salisbury and Balfour Hooted

SaI1sbUTy and BaIf0ur H00ted.
(By Associated Press)
London, July 1S.-Conservative officials
in London admit that the Orange denl-
onstrations this year revealed little syn.
pathy for the government. The names OF
Salisbury and Balfour We're hooted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-22
TO BUFFALO.

The Pennsylvania Railroad will
run a special excursion to the Pan
American Exposition at Buffalo,
June 18th, 1901. Excursion tickets
will be sold from stations on the
Cumberland Valley Railroad Thurs
day June 18th, good for return passage
until June 10Th, to Buffalo, account
Pan American Exposition, at the fol-
lowing rate from Martinsburg, $1,000
Passengers will take train No. 4
connecting at Harrisburg with train
leaving that point at II 30 a. m. ar
irving at Buffalo at Z, 40 D. IN. Tickets
will be good returning on any regular
train. but viii not be good in Parlor
or Sleeping Cars in either ; ERECTION.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-22
TOURS TO BOSTON.

On Tuesdays June 25 and July 16,
the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad will
run Personally Conducted Tours to
Boston from Washington and Balti-
more at the very low rate of S2S. 90 for
the round trip, which includes all
necessary expenses and permits of
stop over of one halliday in Phiadel-
phia and one whole day in New York
on going trip. Tickets will be good
to return five days, exclusive of going
date.
Trains will leave New Jersey Ave
nue. and c. street Station, Washington,
at $50 a. m. Baltimore, Camden
station, 9.19 a. m. Mt. Royal Station,
8. "a a, m.
For detailed information and illus
trated itinerary call ON S. b. Hege,
General Agent Passenger Department,
Washington. b. f. Bond, Division
Passenger Agent, Baltimore or Ar
thur G.. Lewis, Southern Passenger
Agent, Norfolk, Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-22
LoREE TO BE EXECUTIVE.
10 he President of southwestern ana
other Roads-Inspection Tour
THE week

Baltimore. Md, June 1.-THE in
spection trip to be made next Tuesday
by President l.. f. Loree Of the Balti-
more & Ohio railroad over the Balti-
more q Ohio Southwestern railroad is
the initial step to some important
changes in the future management of
the subsidiary lines of the Baltimore
& Ohio system.
1t has been decided that President
Loree will also be elected President
of the Baltimore 81 Ohio Southwes-
tern. succeeding Mr. H. r. Bacon,
Vice President and General Manager
w. Nj. Green is also 10 retire. The
Southwestern, while formally main
tanning seperate organization to
conform to legal requirements. will be
operated directly and will not have a
separate operating force. The freight
and passenger business of the South
western is also to be brought under
the direct management Of the Balti-
more a. Ohio
Other changes of like character are
to be made covering the operations OF
the Cleveland Lorain 81 Wheeling,
the Pittsburg a. Western, Pittsburg
Junction railroad and the Cleveland
Terminal Valley.