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Of the second floor Of the city hall. 1t is
lighted only at the south end by lat
tice windows, and here the justice bench
and witness stand is placed.
On the right of the room are the jury
mems seats. and they have an unob-
structed view of the entire room.
There is no railing in front Of the
jurymen and the chairs are placed on
platform some six inches above the
floor. The room has a high ceiling.
studded with drab walls which are
scanned with cracks.
The enclosure for the bench and bar
occupies over one-half of the floor space,
while the remainder is given over to
seats for the general public.
Not over 100 of the latter could be
accommodated. and these seats today
We're mainly occupied by the men sum-
moned to serve upon the jury.
Near the Justices Bench.
Czolgosz with his counsel occupied q
seat directly in front of the justices'
bench. The prisoners chair was Just
back of that of Judge Titus, and deputy
sheriffs, with their slaves of office. We're
placed at various points in the room
and quiet was enforced upon all.
The spectators seats were filled slowly,
owing to the extreme care shown by the
officers in the corridors in admitting
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-09-23

those who applied, and it was not until
court was announced that the last one
was occupied.
DIR. Allen Mclean Hamilton was on'
of the first Of those connected with tn,
case to take position inside of The
enclosure.
DR.. Hamilton, who was the chief in
sanity expert at the trial Of Garfield's
assassin, Guiteau, occupied seat at the
table reserved for the prosecution.
District Attorney Penny and his as
sistant, Frederick Haller. were the next
t. put in an appearance, and they were
followed by Judges Lewis and Titus,
counsel for the prisoner.
Just behind them came Mrs. Justice
White and her daughter, who We're Civ
en- seats within the enclosure.
Formal Opening Announced.
At 10 O'Clock the formal opening Of
the court was announced. Justice Tru-
man White entered through the center
aisle and took his seat upon the bench
The first business Of the session had
no relation to the case of Czolgosz. 1t
consisted merely Of calling the roll Of
grand Jurors for the coming session.
end they were then excused until
Oct. Z.
Clerk Fisher. after preliminary
sHcar Ye. Hear Ye," by the crier, pro-
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-09-23
VALUABLE WORKS FOR
STUDENTS OF HISTORY
(By Asso ciated PresS.)

ONDON, Sept. % The work of the.
royal commission on history with
A manuscl !pts in Scotland and Ire-
land is making steady progress and res
ports of exception al interest to students
may shortly be looked for.
Among the forthcoming calendars OF
collections in Ireland are two which VIII
receive particularly hearty welcomess
One of the volumes will be In effect.
a suppl ament to report issued GO year@
ago on the archives Of the town of GaIs
way. 4
Former conditions of life in Galway
were peculiar, inasmuch as, owing to
it's geographical position, the admins.
tration of the town was to a great ex-
tent beyond the immediate control OF the
government in Dublin.
The municipal records show in detail
the arrangements which the Galway aus
thorities stated for the community to-
stay within their walls and regulated
transactions with the occasionally hos
tile people of adjacent districts, as well
as with the traders from England and
the continent.
Another Irish collection is that pre-
served by the Dublin college.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-09-23
WAR funds RUNNING Low
More Than Likely Britain Money
Garry the Struggle southA

river to the sea. 1t is in a condition of
open or incipient rebellion.
a letter from a correspondent at Cape
Town tells of pillaging commanders
wandering free from serious interference,
of farms deserted by their rebel proprie-
tors, of armord trains that have been
forced to patrol the lines as far south as
Worcester. and of the Strengthening of
the defenses of Cape Town itself
For the first time it is ROW known in
this country that Scheeper succeeded in
capturing the loyal delegates on their re-
turn to their homes in Oudtschoorn from
welcoming the Duke of Cornwall at Cape
Town.
Lord Kstchener's message clears up the
mystery as to the location OF the water
works mentioned in recent dispa tches.
reporting the capture of two guns by the
Beers
1t was generally understood that Pre-
toria waterworks was retired 20, but it
is now clear that it was Biomfontein
water works from which the captured
guns and escort started.
1t is singular coincidence that NJ.
battery. which lost a gun near the water
works in the fight OF March RI. 1900.
should lose two more within 10 miles OF
that place Is month slater.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-09-23
(By Associated Press.)
ONDON. Sept. 23.-In financial ci

ONDON, Sept. 23.-In financial cir
cles the opinion is growing that
- there will have to be further bor-
rowing by the British government as the
result of the continued fighting in South
Africa.
The only relief to the drain upon the
resources Of the nation is the money
which is expected to be realized by the
sale of arms belonging to those irrecon-
ciable burghers who have left their
wives and children to the care of Lord
Kitchener.
The newspapers are clamorins for en-
ergetic prosecution of the struggle and
are pleased to be able to print Lord
Kitchener's announcement of the cap
ture of KOch's commando and Lorino's
commando. These British successes are
regarded as some compensation for the
reyerses reported last week. General
Louis Botha has now lost large numbers
OF his cattle and he may find it necessary
to alter his plans.
The apparently ineXhaustibie supply of
ammunition which the Beers have at
their command is the subject of consid-
erable talk A serious state of things
prevails in Cape Colony from the Orange
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-09-23
MANY HITCHES OCCUR
AT THE FRENCH FEYES
(By Associated Press.)

7 ONDON, Sept. pa Paris cores
pondent, commenting on the czar' $
- visit to France, says:
Many criticisms are being passed on
the organizations Of the fetes. The four
miserable little steamers which conveyed
the presidents guests, members Of the
French parliament and the members of
the press from Dunkirk caused much
seasickness and exasperated those on
board.
1t is also said that Nine. Loubet and
the czarina never drove in the same
carriage. The explanation given is that
the czarina could not forget her i'm
perial rank, whereas the Car was will
ing with perfect good grace to forget his
noble elevation.
The correspondent goes on to say that
it appears that, of the Frenchmen whom
he met, the ear was most impressed by
Premier Waldeck- Rousseau, to whom he
constantly appealed for information. The
car was also desply impressed by the
president.
The czar and the French ministers
discussed mainly the far eastern ques-
ton, especially the relations between
France and Turkey and the Armenia.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-09-23
(By Associated Press.)

ANEW YORK, Sept. ga Bocas Del
IN Toro correspondent gives the fol-
lowing on the outbreak of the
Colombian revolution in that sections:
When we first heard of the revolutionists
in this neighborhood, two months ago.
they were 200 miles down the coast at a
place called Coole, where they tried to
persuade the master of a fruit steamer
calling there for cargo that they could
make better use of the steamer than he
could. He managed to keep his ship and
GO to sea with half a cargo. There were
then about 60 or so of them at that point.
This episode caused the government to
send a squad Of about 25 soldiers to
occupy the town of Bacas Del Toro and
to put it under martial law. About Aug.
IL we learned that force of about so
rebels had occupied a place called Sunset
Point. Is miles from the lagoon and
looted the Chinese shops there. A few
days later the insurgents took possession
CT Old Bank. situated about one and a
half miles from here, across the channel.
From there they sent word into the
town to surrender peacefully and save
bloodshed. The authorities did not sur
vender. but sent to Panama for REIN
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-09-23
|RUFFALO, N. Y, Sept. 23.---If
- Leon Czolgosz, the slayer of the
late President Mckinley, is not in
sane he is trying hard to create that
impression, but it is the general be-
lief that he will have his work for
nothing, and that he will be found
guilty of Wilful murder and be SEN
fenced to the electric chair. He still
refuses to talk, even to his attorneys.

ceeded with the calling Of the jurors
summoned for the trial of the Czolgosz
case in part III.
OF the SO trial Jurors called. only one
asked to be excused. He had a saw
mill in process of erection which he
said must be finished at once, on ac-
count of the low water an dhe was ex-
cused.
Justice White then requested the
other justices of Parts I. and H.. then
In session, not to discharge their Jurors,
but to hold them in readiness for an
impaneling in the Czolgosz case.
At 1916 there was a hustle in the
corridor and squad of policeman
brought in the prisoner. He was hand
cuffed to an officer on each side, while
In front and behind him walked other
uniformed policemen.
Dressed in Gray Clothes.
The prisoner was attired in a new
suit OF dark gray a white shirt and a
collar and a bue tie. His fave was
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-09-23

cleanly shaven and his hair combed. He
sat down behind his counsel with two
officers in plain clothes Immediately in
his rear.
District Attorney Penny at once be-
gan the reading Of the Indictment. He
spoke to Cozolgosz in low voice, so
low, in fact that when the prisoner was
asked to plead he seemed not to UNDER
stand what had been said Justice
White asked him:
What do you say?"
There was moments hesitation.
Then the prisoners lips moved as if to
make reply, but beore he could do SO,
his junior counsel, Mr. Lewis, arose to
speak. not having seen the prisoners
motion.
Justice White however. insisted that
CZolzosz should speak, and the pris-
ioner began:
II didn't hear what he said"
District Attorney Penny then read the
indictment again in louder voice, and
to the demand for a reply the prisoner.
who was standing at the time, said in
very low voice:
Guilty"
This plea. vas however, not permitted
to stand under the law and a plea Of
mot Guilty" was at once ordered by
the court,
Mr. Titus Explains.
Mr.. Titus counsel for the defense. then
arose and stated to the court the facts
already known. as to his connection with
the case.
Ie explained that the position Of HIM
self and associates, Judge Lewis and Mr.,
Ladd, was peculiar one and consisted
mainly in making sure that the forms Of
the law and justice We're observed in the
prosecution.
Justice White. in reply, complimented
counsel for the defense and said that the
prisoner could have no better counsel,
ana that, whatever the outcome, it would
reflect only credit and honor on them.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-09-23
(By Associated Press.)

- UFFAIIO, Sept. 23.-The various en-
n frances to the great building
where Czolgosz Is being tried
with the exception of that on Franklin
street. were closed and guarded today
Squads Of policemen were stationed on
every landing and in double line far
inside the place Of entrance to keep back
the crowds, while in a station not far
away reserves were ready to reinforce
the detail on duty, should the feelings
of the people become aroused to the ex-
tent of rioting.
Mounted officers paced slowly around
every side Of the structure and no one
was allowed to stand on the sidewalk
for moment, SO that at no time was
the crowd large.
No one outside Of the building saw
the prisoner as he was taken from his
cell to the court room.
His guardians made use Of the "tun-
mel of sobs" under the street of the city
hall, and Czolgosz was brought into the
court room only a few minutes before
the hour set for the opening of his trial.
No person was admitted to the build
Ing without an order signed by the chief
Of police, and it was necessary to show
this to every policeman on every landing
and in every corridor.
Officers Are Vigilant.
The officer at the door of the court
room was especially viligant, and not
only examined the passes, but scrutin-
lied the bearers critically before admit
ting them to the room.
The interior Of the city hall, as well
as the outside, still bore the sombre
draperies of mourning and quiet was en-
forced as befitting the occasion.
Counsel for Czolgosz, former Supreme
Court Justice Loren L. Lewis, Robert
c. Titus and Carlton E. Ladd, saw him
again this morning before the time for
opening Of the court. but he had no
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-09-23
KING EDWARDS new YACHT ONLY A TUB

consent to go to sea in her. Even the
crew We're seasick. This report was de-
MED at first, but it is now stated that the
admiralty, whose officials are RESPONSE
bla, have had several experts make an
examination of the yacht and of her per-
fornance on the trip to Gibraltar. and
that these experts have reported that
in order to make the boat sufficiently
steady she will have to be rebuilt par
tally once again, at the heavy expense,
and allowed four feet additional draught
although the lowest port holes are al
ready only a few inches above the water
line.
1t originally was intended that the
vessel should cost Sl,750.000.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-09-23
THE FRANCO RUSSIAN
ALLIANCE HISTORY
(By Associated Press.)

Z ONDON, Sept. 23.-In connection
with THE visit of the Car to France
A-s Vienna correspondent quotes the
Weiner Algemaine Zeitung, which gives
from we'll informed quarter particulars
of the origin of the Franco Russian al
lance.
The approachment began in 1891.
when a French fleet went to Kronstadt,
but only defensive convention was ar
ranged to guard against the aggression
of Germany.
This became an alliance when Presi-
dent Faure went to Russia in 1896, and
the alliance was officially proclaimed by
the czar in 1897.
The present treaty is purely defensive.
It provides for mutual help with the
whole army Of either power against any
enemy, whereas the 1891 convention men,
toned Germany only. The Austro-Ger-
man entente definitely names Russia.
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CURIOUS FIND MADE
In NORTHERN ALASKA
(By Associated Press.)

Y vancouver, Il. c., Sept. 23.-The
" Dawson News prints remarkable
story about the prospecting tour,
just completed of H. w. Bracken, who
has returned to Dawson after six months
in northern Alaska
According to Bracken's nara tive.
while in the Ramanzoff mountains, about
1000 miles from Dawson, he and his
servants ascended a mountain Of glacier.
AT height of 5000 feet they found
herds Of mountain sheep frozen in the
Ice. The theory is that some extreme
mid winter blizzard had caught them
while stampeding over the dome.
Then the sheep huddled together and
perished, the snow gradually forming an
Icy coating. Whatever portion of the
bodies Of the sheep We're above the ice
We're devoured by Arctic bears ana
wolves.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-09-23
(By Associated Press.)

beautiful new $4,000, GOO yacht. the
- Victoria and Albert, which tried
to turn bottom upward when she was
launched. will be almost wholly rebuilt,
and on which an army Of workmen who
were needed solely for the construction
of the new British war vessels had been
kept busy for two years, officially was
declared to be seaworthy when she re-
turned from her trip to Gibraltar few
days ago.
Cnoflicially, however. it is understood
that this remarkable vessel had rolled to
such an extent that no monarch would
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-10


If there were a few more sheriffs like
Joseph Merrill of Carrollton, Ga, there
would be no more lynchings. All that has
been needed to stop the mob has been a
determined man. Merrill is one of the few
officers who has kept his oath of office It
does not make his act any the less noble
because it saved for the time being the
life of black brute, who probably de-
served thousand deaths. 1t was unfortu-
nate that in preventing a subversion of
the law the blood of excellent citizens was
shed. But when a man joins a mob he
puts himself outside the pale Of civilization.
He has become FOR the time being a saw
age. He has reverted to the barbaric
stage. The difference between civilization
and savagery is in the orderly conduct of
communities in the former according to
written laws. established by citizens who
are members Of the community This
Georgia sheriff should have a monument
erected in his honor. What he has done
will no doubt be lesson in all the coun-
ties of the south. When a mob knows that
such determined man is on guard 1t
will be in no haste to dip it's fingers in
blood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-10
congressman and Cadets.

Two members of Congress. one a Senator
have. il is reported. agreed to try to Sc
cure the restoration 10 the Military Acad-
envy Of one of the cadets recently dismissed
for INSTRUMENTATION. They have determined
u reappOint him to the vacancy thus Gre
ated and to press the case to an issue
IL is to be hoped that such attempt
will be made. for unless the government
lsmentably weakens in its attitude of re-
sistance TO cadet disorder certain defeat
e"ufronts the two congressman and their
pr"tege. \ reappointment under the cir
cumstance5 would be a challenge to the
officials at the Academy, who would have
ample warrant in refusing to consider such
u candidate. The popular opinion of the
ease of the five cadets is that they were
done for. as far as the army is concerned
when they left the Academy few weeks
ago. To allow them to re-enter the ranks
Of the cadets or 10 appoint them to army
commissions. or in any manner to condone
their offense would be to destroy all the
good effect Of the anti-hazing campaign
and the effort to strengthen the influence
Of the Academy authorities. Congress has
the power to prescribe regulations which
will allow the cadets a wide license in
their behavior. 1t may even specifically
allow upper-classmen to haze the plebes
As a feature of the trying-out process But
this step should be taken, if at ALL openly
and specifically, with the houses assuming
fun responsibility for the departure This
power to legislate, however, gives indiyid-
ual congressman no right to DESTROY the
effect of the present rules by persistently
appointing notorious rUle-breakers or by
supporting insubordinate cadets in their
misconduct. The fact that the power of
cadet appointment lies with the members
Of the House gives them no Individual au-
thority TO accomplish by indirection what
the TWO houses acting in conjunction could
only do by direct action. There is no danger
whatever that Congress will ever formally
break down the barriers at West Point
which now prevent the cadet corps from
becoming utterly demoralized, for public
sentiment on this score is Enthusiastically
opposed To cadet independence and in favor
of strict subordination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-10

from the Ihlladelphla inquirer.
Congress sometimes moves in a mys-
ferrous way in providing for government
buildings at Washington. Usually it has
been misery and in case more so than
recently. when 1t appropriated a ridicu-
lousy small sum for building for the De-
partment of Justice. Representative Mer-
Ger has just made protest against the
general niggardliness of Congress, and it is
hoped action by the next Congress will
permit of the erection of a building COM
mensurate with the Importance and dignity
of this branch of the government.
Congress should be liberal with the Dis
trict of Columbia. from whom it has taken
away self-government. Washington is al
ready one of the most beautiful capitals In
the world. and proper policy will make it
the finest in course of time. We all look
upon our nation one that will last In
definitely, yet Congress is apt to treat the
District as If 1t were a temporary resting
place for the Capitol. There Is no desire
for removal and no prospect of 1t. and it
is the obvious duty of Congress to make
the city worthy in all respects the grandeur
of the nation.
The trouble is that so many of the con-
gressmen come for short time to the Can
itol and are more interested in the creeks
| and post office appropriations than in beau
tifying a city they can never expect to
make permanent residence This is a
narrow policy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-10

A hopeful note pervades the late dis
patches from Havana regarding the pros
poets of the early adoption of the Platt
amendment in the form desired by the
United States. 1t is declared that a marked
change of sentiment has been observable
among the more radical delegates in the
constitutional convention, the result OF
pressure of business interests anxious that
the turmoil of political agitation and I'M
certainty should cease. There is reason
for congratulating Cuba upon this state of
affairs. The stability OF government is
largely determined by the strength of the
public sentiment in favor of tranquility
The business interests of nation are
largely instrumental in creating such a de-
mand. II the balance be thrown in favor
of immediate adjustment In Cuba the island
will doubtless readily settle down to the
business of creating a stable government
The lessons which Cuba has learned
through the years of Spanish misrule are
evidently not to be wholly forgotten now.
An era of political exploitation. or greedy
office seeking. or administrative corruption
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We heed not the cadence of tremulous
leaves,
Whose melody once seemed 50 sweet
And the bird with his warbling-no longer
he weaveS .....
A spell that is strange and complete.
When June with its usual fantasia comes,
And the scientist steps on the scene.
We wait. while we're placidly twiring our
thumbs,
For the song Of the flying machine.
PARKWAY from the crowd it will perch on
cloud
AT the dawn or the close of the day,
And shame all the songsters who once were
so loud,
When it let's the callope play.
Each summer we're told that its note shall
be heard,
And still we are waiting serene.
For that exquisite pleasure, so often de-
ferred,
The song of the flying machine.