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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-10

In the beginning savage men were all
on level, but it was not long until
certain of the savages gravitated to the
lead and became rulers Of the others,
This was generally through physical
and mental prowess. Indeed, this seems
to be a natural animal instinct, for it
is seen in bands of horses, and in all
other animals and insects that live in
colonies. down to the queen bee in The
hive or tree. se
This is Immediately followed in man
by desire for conquest. If savage
is chief over a tribe of a thousand with
a hundred ponies, what more natural
than that he should desire to be chief
over two thousand with two hundred
ponies? And if he believes that he can
defeat the other tribe. it does not take
him long to reason himself into the Do.
lief that it is his duty to make the
effort. for the reason that it will insure
him against attack from the other tribe,
and then, if he wins. he will have twice
his present force to protect himself,
! against any outside assault.
When tribes became in little way
enlightened, this spirit was intensified,
| especially when rude weapons We're I'M
proved and the beginning of an UNDER
standing of how to fight men in bodvs
was obtained. The same spirit ruled
after tribes became nations and a writ
ten alphabet was invented. And so the
early history of the human race is little
more than a history of constant wars
and the chief fighters and generals take
the first place in that history.
AT first the trading between men was
mere barter. AT last some one found i
shining yellow stone in the sand, anC
he made an ornament of it. Anothe,
found where the lightning had shiveret
and set on fire an oak, that where the
heat had been intense upon the rocks, &
certain other shining white stone wa.
found, and that too, was taken as ar
| ornament.
Again. it was found that when tn,
brush that was the primitive man.
bed in his cave was burned. neither tn,
white ornament taken from the rock
nor the yellow metal from the sands
was consumed. AS the rude man ila,
his hates, he also had his loves, an,
when he saw those ornaments he want
ed them to give to his affinity. To OBJ
tain them he had to give up what h
possessed: his venison or his clotho
made from the furs of animals, and i
that way at last silver and gold becaus
Of their luster and their indestructibilit
became measures of value.
Soon, therefore. it was discovered tina
the men or tribe that had most of thes
metals could in war defeat superi1
forces, for they could hire allies and bu
food.
Since then, say what we please, tn
rage of men and nations has been fc
money.
Away back on some occasion a ma
who wanted to plant crop could ~
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-10

The new south is prospecting these days
as never before, and the states that
have invited the investment of northern
capital are making wondrous strides.
The progressive southern press does not
look upon Col. John S. Mosby's predic-
tions, recently published in the Inter
Mountain, as the dream of an enthusi-
asst, but a prediction warranted by ex-
listing facts and conditions. Referring to
his expressed belief that Richmond will,
in time, become the banking and COM
mercial center Of the country. the Dis
patch of that city says:
There are to-day in Richmond great
enterprises established, and others in
process of establishment which a few
years back seemed to some of our people
as ''impracticable" and as visionary" as
the realization of the picture Col. Mos
by draws of the city's future. But these
enterprises are among the enduring
foundation stones upon which will stand
the greater Richmond of which Col. Mos
by speaks
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-10

Australasia is doing her best to make
up for the loss in the African gold sup
ply, due to the Boer war. In 1890 Aus
tralasia produced 1.5S7.947 ounces of the
yellow metal. In 1899 the output was
4.46l, 1O5 ounces or ss1.4l1.67s. Last year
showed some falling off. but the product
was worth over $4,000, 900 and this year
promises to show another heavy increase.
The new discoveries made in western
Australia, Queensland. New Zealand,
New South Wales and Tasmania are at
tracing wide attention, and prospecting
is more active than ever before.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-10
AMERICAN PHILANTHROPY.

The New York Times of Saturday gives
review of the public requests made in
the United States during the past eight
years. Commencing with 1898. the amount
nas $29 900 OOO with So, OOO 900 for 1894; $3:,-
100 in 1885, 81. 600 900 in 1896; $45. OOo, 900
in 1897; $SS 900 900 in 1898; So, $50, 900 in 1899
and s47,5ooOoO for 1900.
The total for the eight years reaches
the stupendous sum of 1914, 100000. The
gifts during 1899 broke all records, and
Rossiter Johnson, from whose figures the
statement of the Times was compiled,
says that sum, $62,750,0OO, is undoubtedly
the largest amount ever devoted to phil
anthropic purposes as individual offerings
in any country in one year. While the to-
tai last year was considerably smaller,
the contributions We're far more numer-
Gus than in 1899. However, it can hardly
be doubted that the present year will
surpass all previous records. Mr.. Carne-
gie's benefact:ons alone will run up to an
immense figure, and his example, on
more limited scale of course is being fol-
lowed in all Of the larger cities. Much
OF the money donated in previous years
has gone to educational institutions, AMI
this fact especially strikes Mr.. Frederick
Harrison as one Of great Importance In
an address delivered by him few even
ings ago he said:
One thing that has particularly struck
me in this country has been the spirit Of
philanthropy which is everywhere dis
played by your wealthy citizens. A re-
markable instance of such munificance
has been made known within the last
few days. These great gifts to libraries,
schools. and colleges have surprised me.
We have nothing like it in England. Why
We have it not would take too long to tell
Our social system is different from yours
There the heir of wealthy house has to
provide the means through which his SON
or it may be his grandson, may take his
place in parliament, or may become the
head of a noble line. Apparently an
American college has only to ask and
means are given it. Nobody in England
ever thinks of bestowing upon. our col
leges the much-needed endowment;
which your citizens so freely bestow upon
yours. I congratulate the people of thr
United States in possessing such generous
donors, and 1 congratulate them also II
possessing such large and well-cared
for reading public.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-10
MONTANA REPUBLICANS.

Billings Gazette: The Gazette agrees
with it's esteemed contempary, the Inter
Mountain, that Montana Is and should be
republican, but at the same time it also
recognizes the fact that the state, like
the city in which the Inter Mountain Is
published, canot always be relied upon;
in fact, both are decidedly uncertain In
their loyalty to party and have an an
noying way at times of going contrary to
their own best interests, as the esteemed
Inter Mountain has often learned. New
ertheless, the Inter Mountain is right
when it makes an appeal for greater har-
mony and enthusiasm. as we'll as for more
unity of purpose. Every reason exists
why the state should invariably and con-
tinualy go republican. but the voters do
not seem to understand the situation as
thoroughly as they should and the only
course to pursue is to keep "everlastingly
at it" and educate them to degree
where they will not repeat their past
mistakes and go pell neil into the demo-
cratic camp every time some charlatan or
montebank invades the state with sons
vicious and unAmerican doctrine.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-10

After her terrible experiences with the
famine and plague, India makes a re-
nlarkable showing in her revenues for
the past year. The losses sustained by
reason of these calamities are estimated
at $125, 900 cash, yet the country
comes forward with a surplus of much
over $sOOO,OOO. This condition is due
chiefly to the relief afforded by England
in paying all the expenses of the Indian
troops serving in China, which has TAX
en- from India a heavy burden. 1t is
announced that the coinage of silver
last year reached 100, 100000 rupees, u
sum almost as large as the output Of
the Indian minis in 1878. The gold re-
serve remains very high, however, ag-
gregating nearly $3s, 900, 900 when the last
report was made. The gold standard
has proved very beneficial to that coun-
try, according to the statements of au-
thorities and generally speaking, India
enters upon the present year in fairly
prosperous condition, although the spec
ter of another famine is before her.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-10

Mr.. Meredith, the English writer.
Atkins as applied to the English SOL
der and has published a poem in which
he Indignantly declares that it is base
to the ear as an ASS bray" This has
moved w. L. Alden. the London critic.
to reply and in letter to the New
York Times he says:
Why it should be an insult to soldier
to refer to him as Tommy or as Mr.. At
kins, is mystery that perhaps Mr.. Mer-
edith will deign to explain. Perhaps it
would, in Mr.. Meredith's opinion. be
much nicer if we We're to call the Brit
ish soldier "Elsley Vavasour." which, &C.
cording to Kingsley, is a very beautiful
and aristocratic name. The war office
is responsible for describing the soldier
as Atkins" just as the legal profession
is responsible for calling occasional in
nocent Englishmen John Doe" or
Richard Roe" Tommy himself has
not the slightest objection to his nick
name. and will feel no gratitude to Mr..
Meredith. even We're he ever to hear of
the latters efforts in his behalf. How
ever, Mr.. Meredith cannot roll back the
ages. and that were on the whole an
| easier task than the abolition Of the nams
Tommy Atkins" The men who use il
have quite as high an estimation Of the
soldier as has Mr.. Meredith. and with
them it is practically name Of endear-
ment.
The strength of Mr.. Alden's argument
| is chiefly in that closing sentence.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-10
AMERICAN LEADERSHIP AC-
KNOWLEDGED.

Germany evidently fully understands
the extent of this countrys prosperity
and the development of our trade, and in
It all sees danger to itself. Frank Mason,
the American consul general at Berlin,
has sent to Washington an opinion upon
this subject by high German authority
which concludes:
But enough of examples. Every one
who understands the existing conditions
and has followed these conclusions,
drawn from the best sources and based
upon thorough knowledge of facts, will
agree that the threatened danger from
America is neither exaggerated nor paint
ed TOO darkly, but is, in fact, real and
serious But the mere recognition of the
perils ayails nothing: what is demanded
is To face it and to overcome it, or at least
to minimize as far as possible it's effects.
We must ask ourselves whether this is
Still possible, and. if so. what are the
means. the methods, that must be en-
ployed TO secure a successful result.
There is but one answer to this question.
We must fight Amercanism with its own
methods; the battle must be fought with
their weapons, and wherever possible
their weapons must be bettered and inn
proved by US. Or. to speak with other
and more practical words. Germany-Eu-
rope-must adopt improved and progress
sive methods in every department of In
6ustry; must use more, and more effec-
tive. machinery. Manufacturers as well
as merchants must go to America, send
thiiher their assistants and workmen not
merely TO specifically observe the meth
DDS there employed, but to study them
thoroughly. to adopt them. and wherevei
possible to improve upon them, just as The
Americans have done and are still doins
u Europe.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-10

Nothing could have occurred at this
time to bring greater joy to the French
people than the return of the Russian
fleet to Nice. The alliance between those
two nations has undoubtedly been of the
greatest benefit to France and the pro-
Russian feeling there is intense. When, a
few days ago, the cars ships sailed from
Nice in order to avoid being present when
the French and italian festivities. in hon
or of the reapproachment of the two ma
tions occurred, there was gloom in
France. for the act was construed as an
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-10
are dearer.

The losses by fire in the United States
and Canada amounted to more than
SIS, OOO, 900 last month, while for the first
three months of the year the loss ag-
gregated $49. 1868, 900. which is at the rate
of about 5000, 900 for the year, or
enough to build the isthmian canal and
still have a surplus. The figures show
ar excess of IS, 600. 900 over the first quar-
ter of 1sOO and 100000 in excess of
the losses for the corresponding months
of 1899. Like everything else, the ina
tional ash heap" is on a big scale.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-10

Speaking of the aluminium industry,
the Journal Of the Franklin institute
says that it is now, at the end of the
century, upon a strictly commercial
basis. Aluminium is now 'as really
metal of everyday life as silver. nickel.
mercury, copper, brass. tin, zinc, lead
or iron. though not to the same degree
as several mentioned. In the United
States in 1898 only pig iron, copper, lead
and zinc We're produced in greater guam
tity than aluminium, and only pig iron,
copper. lead. zinc, silver and gold sur
passed it in value of output. Nickel
mercury, antimony, bismuth and tin
were all surpassed When we wish to
make a given object in metal it can be
made cheaper in aluminium than in any
thing else. excepting zinc, lead or iron;
brass, copper and all the other metals
are dearer.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-10

In a study of the psychology OF pro-
family, G. T. w. Patrick presents two
questions and endeavors to answer them
The first is why do men swear at all,
and the second, why do they use the
words they do? The Psychological Re-
View deems the matter of enough inter-
est to discuss, and says that profanity
is defined as 1.-The ejaculatory or exclam-
atory use of word or phrase, usually
the name of the deity or connected IN
some way with religion or other sacred
things. having no logical connection
with the subject in hand. and indicative
OF strong feeling, such as anger or dis
approval" AS regards the subjective
effects of profanity, the most striking
is that of a pleasant feeling of relief
from a painful stress. Some words
seem made for special circumstances.
Even men who do not swear can by
a sort Of inherited instinct appreciate
the theological relation existing between
the behavior of a refractory collar but
ton during the hurried moments of dress
ing for some evening function and the
half -smot hered ejaculation of the mono
syllable damn The word seems to
have been made for the OCCASION In
a general way it may be said that the
author regards profanity as reversion
to a type of expression comparatively
low down in the scale of development
of language. The human oath is the
Of tln rrny1 IF
of the lowest animals.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-10

Just now when Boston is all a-thriil
over the success of her splendid dog
show, the Journal. of that city. throws a
wet blanket over the enthusiasm by re-
marking that successful as the dog
show was. Boston is still years behind
Paris, where doggie has his own travel
ing basket, paletot with handkerchief
pocket, night shirt Channel In colo
weather. in warm weather foulard or
white cambria. with frills and EN-
broidery), bathrobe and rubbers."
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-10

litical questions have been secondary.
Two men. both democrats strong in the
business world, having vast interests,
employing thousands of men, and inGi-
rectly supporting many more. have wag-
ed bitter and relentless warfare. Each
had strong following, and each gained
victory and suffered defeat as the years
went by. The state was not divided on
political lines. Elections We're battles
fought by border men, each side fight
ing under the black flag. Campaigns We're
conducted, on the part of democrats, not
for the purpose of eiecting democrats to
office, but to secure the election of this
or that man friendly to the interests of
one or the other of the leaders. Vast sums
of money have been used, directly and in
directly. Where money was not paid in
hand for mans vote, place was prom
ised and given to men who had or were
supposed to have political influence. Deals
We're made with this or that man where
by he would profit, the understanding be-
ing that he was to give loyal support to
the man who purchased him, indirectly
it is true, but nevertheless true bargain
and sale. Different methods We're useo
in different cases but the end was the
same-seductOn.
A falrer pOlltlcal day is daWnlnS Tor
.1ontana. 1t will be a republican day.
There are workers in the party who have
done their best, struggled against odos,
! and at times accomplished much. They
can see their reward. The result of their
efforts can be seen in the united party, in
the harmony, energy and aggressiveness
displayed The sign of the cross is in
the sky and it is the cross on the ballot,
placed in front of republican candidates.
Montana is republican.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-10

expression of disfavor on the part of the
car over the Franco-Italian alliance
which has been brought about after much
labor and care. To the French, the al
lance with Italy would in no way COM
pensate for a break with Russia. Now
the mercur;al Frenchmen not only see
the alliance with Italy avowed, but find
that their fears as to Russia's course
are uneounded. The turn affairs have
taken will, in addition, greatly strengthen
the present French government.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-10

Corporal Pettigrew and Sergeant At
kinson still refuse to become amigos.
They propose to stay out even though
Aguinaldo and all the rest of the Tagal
tribe swear allegiance to the United
States
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-10

A woman has been arrested at Dem
yer charged with fraudulent voting. yet
men still insist that women are incapable
Of exercising the right Of franchise in
tellegently!
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-10

get him to visit a church fair. but it was
useless. He always smiled and informed
me that he was not born yesterday =
Boston Transcript.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-10
FACTS AND FANCIES.

Bertha. 1T do hate that Mr.. POller-
always making remarks about ones
Dress
Edith. "You silly! He said your gown
was perfect dream. I don't see why you
should be mad at that
Bertha: II had been wearing that gown
three days, and that was the first time
he noticed it."
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-10
Where the Flowers
Grow

Is where our perfumes are made-the
American-and whilst we sell imported
at higher price, we are not prepared
to say that they surpass those California
"Palo Alto Pink at soc an ounce.
"Mariposa Lily" at soc an ounce, ana
Stanford Lily at 81 an ounce.
The variety of our extracts is large,
and the quality we insist on being the
best that the worlds market affords. AS
you are passig the corner of Main aud
Park, 1.-The heart Of Butte" won't you
drop in and kindly sample our line =
you'll be entirely welcome.
Christie ( Legs, No. Il North Main Street
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-10
THE State PRESS.
A FAIRER DAY DAWNING.

The Missouiian: For years Montana
has occupied an anomalous position. Po-
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-10

Justice-You say that you doubt the
statement of the previous witness. that
the defendant squandered his Inherit
ance Please give the reason for your
doubt
Witness-I tried three or four times to
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-10

Mamma-Johnny, l want you to be
good today.
JOHNNY will be good if you'll gimme
a nickel.
Mamma-Johnny. I want you to re-
member that you cannot be child of
mine unless you are good for nothing
Philadelphia Press.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-10

Physician. "Is that Mr.. Thirstin a
relative of yours?'
Yes, he is my uncle
Physician. wealthy"
so reputed."
Physician. His complaint is incura-
Bile: he cannot possibly recover
1t was in this way that the wise physi-
clan got big fee. The one thing doctor
should know is what the person who con-
suits him wants.
Amador ledger., 1901-07-12
FOREIGN.

Jamaica offers money and great adj
vantages for farming.
The composer, Charles Kensington
age when he died.
Destructive gales, with heavy loss of
life and great damage to shipping are
reported from the FIJI islands.
The London County Council has de-
cided to spend e., 000,0 900 in new electric
traction routes in various parts of Lon
don.
A decree has been issued making vac
cination in Cuba obligatory and provid-
ing for the appointment of Commits
sion to see to the carrying out of the
ruling.
In the fleet maneuvers off the island
of Tsumina, three Japanese torpedo
boats collided. 1t is reported that one
of them sank and that several men
were drowned.
In consequence of his success at CO.
vent Garden, London, where he made
his debut, the Italian tenor De March,
has been engaged for the forthcoming
opera season in the United States.
The Chamber of Commerce at Kings
town, Jamaica, has passed resolution
asking the Governor, Sir Augustus
Hemming, to request the imperial au-
thorities to send 5000 Boer prisoners to
the island.
NJ. de Giers, the Russian Minister to
China, will shortly be recalled from Pc
king, where he has shown inaptitude.
The dispatch announces that NJ. de
Giers will be transferred to Munich,
and that his successor at Picking will
&c Paul Laser, who is an Anglophile.
Amador ledger., 1901-07-12

whether it be in word or deed. 1t is
these little acts of kindness that help
US to bear the disappointments and dis
couragements with brave heart. 1t
does not always require money to Gre
ate happiness for people. Ihave known
of more than one little body who had
such bright, encouraging way of telk-
ing to discouraged and respondent peo-
pie that in short time their fears were
dispelled, their heavy heart was as light
as thistle-down and they could see the
silver lining to the black clouds of
gloomy forebodings that had obseured
all hope. They were ready to gather
their forces together again and hurl de-
fiance at the little black demons of adj
versity that had succeeded in making
them believe fate had ordained that
their lives should be failures and they
might just as well surrender to the in
evitable and rest upon their oars III
stead of pulling against the stream,
knowing that they were but expeud n
their strength and making no head
way. There is sure to be turn in the
tide some time, reasons the encouraging
little body, and the sullen undertow of
the curret called discomfort and hope
lessness must give way before the fret
full river will spring into new life and
go singing and ripping on the way.
Amador ledger., 1901-07-12
Ship Bounties in Canada.

The Canadian Government has an
offer of $75O,OOO a year standing as a
bonus for a fleet of fast steamers for the
Atlantic service, built in Canada OF
Canadian material. In addition to this,
Finance Minister Fielding has an
nounced in Parliament that he has
offered a number of British shipbuild-
ing firms substantial bonus to trans
fer their plants to Canada and build
ships at Sydney from iron made by a
Canadian company. The subsidy fol
operation of the steamers he proposes
to increase also to 100000 a year.