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The Delta independent., 1902-06-27
MihccIInncoua.

A steam laniidry, Just new niri IN fret ciass
shape Never ieen used over dozen tines
tn. includes a 80 -iiiit wiIshcr nanSlc ono tank
3div s Yns, ono sinne tank, stiiclisr. laundry
stone shirt ifoner, boiler. Fficc s25U IL taken
at once.
The Delta independent., 1902-06-27
Notice Or ssechho'der.' Meeting

Notice "a hereby given that the steckholders of
The futtieIiieni Mcsa Dfch and i.eseivpir COM
pnnv vii NEE ut ilie dirt house In Delta. Colo
fal1 Saturday July u. 1902, nti2 M. for the pur.
pOrc ii Arranging and klng some denn to dis.
Tositiri. III the surplus stock Of said company
il " Oh hand.
BY oltior of the Board Of Directors.
11sG, A.. q. WARREN. President.
i JSW1SToN, Secretary.
Delta, Colorado. juno II, 1902.
Flint isfs. June ~. last July III
The Delta independent., 1902-06-27
S. D. HouTs
PHYSICIAN AM, STURGEON.

Special attention given 10 tumors, reducing
disincntious. sotiD frncturca. md all pfnciIcni
surgery plies ana disrns.S of the reetum and
lower bnna's ctIred
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-24
SEALfRS ARE
OUT OF LUCK
FOR THU YEAR
THE FIRST SEALJ 2 Zip HAS
RETURNED " g THREE
HuNDRF :, oEs.
WORST Ev \ EXPERIENCED
Reports That the Whole Fleet Will
Be Compelled to Return without
Any Skins--News Caused
Grave Depression.
(By Associated press1

ST. Johns, N. t., March 24.--The steam.
er Newfoundland, the first sealing shiI
to return from the ice foes arrived In
the channel today with reports which In
dicate that the seasons fishery was the
worst on record
She sailed March 10, proceeded up the
coast Islands, met with no Ice or seals,
passed In through Belle Isle straits to
the Gulf Of st. Lawrence and crulsed
there meeting with the same conditions.
The Newfoundland collided with a
small iceberg. damaging her stem and
sheathlng and was forced to enter the
channel harbor near Cape Ray to effect
rdepairs.
She has only 800 sealslslns on board,
whereas she can carry 10000. The
steamer reports meeting the whole feet
March IL with practically no seals.
The steamers Algerine and Panther.
which were cruising In the Gulf of st.
Lawrence. abandoned the fishery there
ana passed out OF the Belle Isle straits
hoping for better fortune in the North
Atlantic. but from the Newfoundland's
report they are not likely To have any
luck there. The news occasioned n
grave depression especially after the
scalers' recent strike.
Twenty ships and 1000 men are in
volved In this failure OF the fishery.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-24
NEw COMPANY Is ORGANIZED AT
DILLON.
WILL PROSPECT NEAR DELL
Company Is Headed by b. +. White,
and Owns Fifty-seven Hundred
Acres OF Land-Work
Will Soon Begin.

Dillon, March 24.-This city is having
something of a boom right now on oil
and everybody Is talking about lne new
company just organized TO develop the
oil fields in and around Dell. Promi-
lnent citizens OF Dillon and vicinity are
the ineorporators aud the people antici-
pate good results through their work.
Tom ID. Yost was made president; B.
f. White, vice president; NJ. NJ. Freed,
secretary, and Joe Hemberger, treasurer.
The company organized with capt.
tai OF 100000 shares at five cents per
share. 4OO,000 of which shall be placed In
the treasury for development purposes.
= = Fifty-se hundred acres OF land are
now under control of the company and
work viii begin at an early date
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-24
BOERS MAKE PEACE PROPOSALS IN SOUTH AFRICA
LORD KITCHENER HAS WITHDRAWN BANISHMfM PROCLAMATION
KRUGERS REPRESENTATIVE GIVEN SAFE CONDUCT

The most hopeful sign they see Is the
announcement that Lord Kitchener per-
mitted Mr. Schalkberger and his COM
panions to proceed to the Orange River
Colony, the contention being that unless
the British commander-in- chief In South
Africa, who Is on the spot and therefore
most thoroughly conversant with the
situation, recognized the possibility of
fruitful results and believed In the good
faith OF the Transvaalers, he woald not
have permitted the visitors to continue
their pilgrimage TO the headquarters of
their Orange River Colony allies.
The same cautious reserve permeates
the newspapers uttecnces and comment
In well-informed circles.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-24
BURGLARS RANSACK A HOUSE

Burglars ransacked the home of Oliver
Chevrier, No. 5l9 West Park street, last
night and carried away over 500 worth
Of Jewelry. much of which consisted OF
helrlooms priceless to tho family,
The robbers gained an entrance by
means OF skeleton keys while tho family
were Mt Crystal Springs. The discovery
was made about 10 O'clock last night and
Captain Everts was Immediately noti-
| fled.
| An examination showed that the entire
house had been searched from top to
bottom.
Among the things taken were three
gold rings, a ladies' long neck chain, n
gold watch n brooch and other jewelry.
The police are on the track Of suspects,
ana several arrests are expected by to-
morrow morning
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-24
MAYOR PARKER HoRsEWHIPPED
BY MISS BOISE.
SHE IS MRS. NATIONS PUPIL
Now Proposes to Whip the Governor
She Accuses Mayor and Cover
nor Of Responsibility for
the Joints Running.
(By Associated Press.)

Topeka, Kas., March 24.-Miss Blanche
Boise, protege of Mrs Nation, horse
whipped Mayor Parker In his office at
the city building this morning. Three
times she struck the mayor and then he
sprang at her, tore the rawhide out of
her hand and pushed her into the hall
AS Miss Boise was thrust out of the Of
flee by Mayor Parker she exclaimed
"ihank God I've done 1t. I've horse
whipped you and now I'm going TO
horsewhip-the governor"
Before beginning her horsewhipping
Miss Boise gave the mayor a severe
scolding and accused him of being re-
sponsibe for the fact that the joints
are running openly in Topeka and for
the murder which was recently COM
mitted In a local saloon. She had the
whip concealed in the folds OF her
dress.
Miss Boise is a nurse by profession
and is about 35 years Of age.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-24
CUBAN CONFERENCE
HELD TODAY
CUBA MUST HAVE MORE THAN 90
PER CENT REDUCTION
----~----
WILL MEET PRESIDENT PALMA
Change Will Be Made OH First of MAY
and Shortly After the Army
VIII Leave, Except
Few Troops.
ORy Associated press.)


Washington, March 24.-An important
conference was held at the war depart
ment this afternoon between Secretary
Root and General Wood, military gov
ernor of Cuba, In regard TO the
Cuban affairs.
1t Is understood that It related mainly
10 legislation necessary TO put the new
Cuban republic on sound commercial
basis at the outset of It's career. General
Wood has expressed the opinion that the
proposed 70 per cent reduction on
Cuban imports viii not afford the de-
sired relief To Cuba.
He ii endeavoring to secure more lib.
eral concessions for the island. The
plan for General Wood to meet Presi-
dent-eect Palma In New York next
W ednesday has been abandoned.
President Palma will come TO Wash
lngton and have a personal meeting with
General Wood and the president regard
Ing the election OF the offices OF the re-
public. IT is expected that Secretary
Root VIII be present.
According u the present program,
senor Palma viii be duly installed In the
presidential Office on May /, and "A por-
[ on Of the United states army viii re-
main on the island after that date as
long as their presence may be necessary
to preserve peace and ood order and per-
feet the final details of the transfer.
II Is not krown AT this time how long
the troops will remain. but 1t is stated
that they will all be Withdrawn as soon
as the new government Is Ia $ siccessful
operation and able to proceed without
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-24
PROBABLY TWO MEN ARE DEAD
AS THE RESULT OF FIGHTS
NEAR MALTA, MONT.
SHOT AT CIRCLE &c" RANCH
w. ]. Allen Was Shot Dead at the
Coburn Cow Ranch and Big Bob
Mcdonald Badly Beaten
at Malta.
Especial to Inter Mountain.)

NcPcSldl W iIlcI MOuUldlH.J
Havre, March 24.--As the result of two
gun plays at different points in the
eastern part of this county last night,
one man is dead and another lies at
deaths door.
w. J. Allen, an employe of the Cir
Gle &c" Coburn ranch, located so miles
from Malta, was killed by half-breed,
whose name cannot be learned.
Robert Mcdonald, also a half breed,
residing at Malta, was beaten over the
head at that place. with the butt Of a
six shooter by w. e. Ritchie, and
while still alive, may die at any time.
The sheriff, county attorney and cor
oner passed through this city this after
noon en- route to Malta, where they will
place Ritchie under arrest,
The coroner and sheriff will drive to
the circle CO. ranch and arrest Allen S
slayer IL he has not made his escape.
Only the most meager report of either
affair has reached this city and it is be-
lieved from the first report that Big Bob
Mcdonald will die from the wounds he
received in his fight with Ritchie.
Richie and Mcdonald had words
Saturday might and Mcdonald Is sup
posed to have provoked the fight.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-24
JACOB JONES rs NOW LOCKED UP
FOR SHOOTING HIS WIFE
IN THE NECK.
he WAS UNDER PEACE BONDS
First Murder in the City for
a Period of Nearly
Three Years.
(By Associated Press.)

Spokane, Wash, March 24.-As the re.
suit Of deliberate attempt at murder
Jacob Jones, colored, is in strong eel
at the city Jail, while Mrs. Alice Jones
his victim, is delirious from a bullet
wound in the back of the neck
The woman secured divcrce from
Jones about ten days ago, telling a story
If brutal treatment.
Jones had made repeated threats
against her and was under bonds to keep
the peace. This morning he went to 2lO
South Howard, whore the woman was
living.
When she appeared he pulled gun
and fired three shots, the third alone
striking her. Jones gaze himself up
without resistance AMI confessed his
crime. The womans chances OF recovery
are not good.
IL she dies 1t will he the first murder
in this city in nearly three years..
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-24
OFFICIAL INQUIRY INTO THE
DEATH OF SPRINGER BRANTNFR

After DR.. Norcross had examined the
remains Of Springer Brantner today
Coroner Johnson was OF the opinion that
the man died from natural causes. An
inquest will be held on the remains this
evening.
Brantner was found dead IN chai2 in
the Senate saloon yesterday and at first
1t was thought there was something sus-
ptcious about the cause Of his demise He
had been drinking in the place with a
Wo'r an.
Died After Woman's Departure.
After the woman left the place the man
sat down In chair and seemed all right
except that he appeared to be consi ler-
ably intoxicated His condition was not
known to those in the saloon until the
man was beyond help.
An effort is being made to have the
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-24
HARRY POOL OF ANACONDA,
UNDER ARREST IN SALT LAKE

A young n;an named Harry Pool, who
claims Anaconda as one Of his places
Of hangout, Is under arrest in Salt
Lake on charge OF robbery, he having
been taken in out of the wet there few
days ago.
Pool told the cliief OF police that he
came from Anaconda, but he was In
Butte awhile. 1t Is not known whether
ne did anything wrong in either place.
Ills oifonsn In Salt Lake was bold
ono and II 1t can be proved against him
he Is likely to go to the penitentiary for
!onsA term OF years. Entering a house
OF Well-knoWn physician, he covered
the hired man with a revolver, marched
him into the parler where the daughter
OF tie physician was entertaining
gentleman friend named w. A. MeMas-
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-24
CONVENTION OF DEMOCRATS.
Aldermen Are Nominated at Sn,elter
City This Afternoon.
Especial to Inter Mountain

Especial to Inter Mountain)
8 Anaconda, March 24-The democratic
CITY convention was called to order al
2;SO o'clock this afternoon by Chairman
Tom Collins of the city central commit
tee. William j. Walsh was mad tenn
porary chairman and II. q. Achilles tenn
porary secretary On roll call about two
thirds OF the delegates elected at the
primaries reported present
Dennis O'Leary figured prominently In
the organization of the convention and
had things about his own way 50 far as
the eastern part of the city was con-
cerned.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-24
HEAD END COLLISION KILLS
FOUR AND INJURIES OTHERS

CHARLES BLACKBURN, tareet ten
der on the Erie road, body can he seen
in the wreck.
The injured Carl Bishop, brakeman.
Ashtabula,' left leg scalded. Engineers
George Weather, Erie, Pa, AM. Frank
Brown. Ashtabula, recei"cd slight in
jures
The trains crashed together In heavy
fog completely wreckng both engines
and pling the cars up. The cause Of the
wreck is not yet determined, the en-
sineers on both trains claiming they hal
orders to go ahead.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-24

There Is no sign, however. that the
lighting generals are prepared TO reeoy-
nize the authority of their acting presi-
dent 10 negotiate terms of peace. and
the best information form South Africa
deprecates any belief In the likelihood
of u simultaneous surrender OF the
bnrghers still In the field on the order
of the Boer government
Almost the best to be hoped for Is that
the present overtures will also modify the
situation as TO bring peace.
The Pal Mall Gazette would like to
think that the brave, skiliful COM
maniers. DE Wet and Delaney. have
arrived at the height or the moral cour-
age once attained by General Lee. and
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-24

have realized that the truest patriotism
does ROT seem consistent In the pro-
longaiton of hopeless struggle"
The paper confesses, however. that the
military situation Is ma auspicious for
such a change of mind.
The St James Gazette extracts from
the unilluminative dispatches thus far
received from Pre toria the theory that
Mr.. Schalkberger and the other members
OF .the party have possibly already sur
rendered ard have been put on parole
FOR the purpose OF seeing President
steyn and General pe Wet.
The news fion South Africa had a
generally good effect on the stock cx-
change.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-24

woman who was drinking with Brantner
testify at the inquest. 1t liz thought she
may be able to throw some light on the
death of the man.
Brantner was about 35 years of age and
worked In the Anaconda mine az black
smiths helper. 1t Is said that he came
here from Omaha.
Hanley Inquest Tomorrow.
Patrick Hanley died in Centerville
saloon yesterday In much the same way
that Brantner came to his end In the
Utah avenue place. Hanley was miner
In the Never Sweat mine.
The coroner was informed that the man
had been drinking heavily for some time
prior to dis death and that Is thought
to have been responsible for his death.
Hanley was about 80 years OF age. An
inquest will be held on his remains to-
morrow.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-24

ters and held up the whole works In q
bunch. The young lady at first thought
it was all a joke and started TO pull the
mask from the intruder's face, but the
latter threw the gun ON her and she fell
into line with the others. The robber
then ransacked the house from top to
bottom, took all the valuable he could
find and decampcd.
The young lady, however, secured a
look at his face when she pulled the MASK
down and gave the police department
good description Of him. Two days later
young Pool was taken into custody and
locked up.
Pool is said TO be a dope fend ana
while in Butte divided his time betwcea
the billiard table and an opium den In
the southern part Of the city.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-24
CLINTON DOTSON MUST DIE
ON FRIDAY, APRIL e. AT DEER LODGE.
Ill WAS SENTENCED TODAY

murder In the first degree. TO that in
formation you entered Il plea of not
guilty. N,u were given a fair trial be-
fore jury of IL good citizens ana were
found guilty of murder In the flrst de-
gree From the judgment there entered
your counsel appealed to the supreme
court of the state where the judgment of
this court was affirmed. The duty now
dtvolves upon me to fix a date upon
which that judgment shall be carried
into execution.
fIt Is ordered that you be remandod TO
the custody of the sheriff OF this county
and that on the 4th day of April he
carry out the judgment of this count by
hanging you by the neck until you are
dead"
Dotson was led back to his cell hy
Sheriff Mcmahon, there to remain until
the day of his execution.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-24
I NELLIE WILL PLEAD GUILTY

1T Is understood by the authorities that
Blanche Williams alias "'Frisco Nell ;"
who is charged with grand larceny for
picking pockets In the redlight district
will plead guilty to the charge against
her in Judge McClernan's court tomor-
row morning and take light punishment
H The woman got $3.50 from man named
.Wellman, who visited her place, accord
fine to the confession OF her partner,
Nancy Hanks, with whom she shared
the loot, and. tho case is thought to be
st Ong against her.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-24
BLIZZARD IS FREE ONCE MORE

Justice Libby OF Meaderyjlle rendered
a decision today IN the case of the state
against Benjamin B. BLIZZARD, who was
arrested by Detective Jerry Murphy
few days ago on a charge Of attempting
10 secure money from the State Savings
bank by reason of mn alleged worthless
draft drawn on one Smith of Boston and
indoi sed by james Cummings Of this
city.
The Justice turned BLIZZARD loose,
BLIZZARD was given preliminary hear
ing last week, put the justice was not
then ready TO give decision In the mat
ter Al the close OF the hearing, counsel
for the defendant moved for a dismissal.
but the justice oyerrued IL and took this
case under adylsenent
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-24
(By Associated Press.)

London, March 2i.-There Is little dis
position in London to regard the news
of the Boer governors visit to Pretoria
any too hopefully. Official circles ex-
press doubts. held throughout, of the
ability of Acting President Schalkberger
and other civilian leaders of the Beers
to induce such men as General De Wet
and General Delaney TO surrender.
Possibly they think the representatives
of the Transvaal government are desir-
Gus of suing for peace, but there Is moth
ing to show that they have any authority
to impose submission on the co.nmandees IS
in the field.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-24
ENGINE BOILER BLOWS UP
NEAR OGDEN, KILLING THREE

from his injuries.
The engine wag new compound. rhe
cause of the explosion has not been as
certained Traffic was blocked for about
two hours.
All OF the men were badly sealded.
The bodies and the injured were brought
to Ogden.
The tralnmen state tIat the boiler and
ripper part Of the engine was blown 80
feet from the tracks. while the trucks
remained on the roadbed.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-24
Announced in Parliament.
By Associated Press J

London, March 2f.-Lord Kitchener, in
his interview with Mr.. Schalkberger,
agreed to withdraw the banishment pros
lamation issued In September II General
DE Wet and the other Boer leaders sur
rendered.
In the house OF commons the war sec
retary, Mr.. Bfoderick, announced that
fortnight ago Mr.. Schal!iberger inti-
mated to Lord Kitchener his sire to
be granted "a safe conduct through the
British lines and back in order to see
Mr.. Steyn with reference to the posi-
bility OF peace proposals.
Lord Kitchener, with the consent Of
the government, has acceded to the re.
quest. The announcement of the war
secretary was received with cheers.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-24
A Cutting Affair,

Especial to Inter Mountaln)
Dillon, March 24.-"Big' Jim Burden
was stabbed twice in the arm last night
by Jim Gordon. The latter got into a
fracas with the cook of the Kentucky y
saloon, in room at the back, and Jim
Burden In trying to help the cook re-
ceived two cuts in the arm from n knife
In Gordon's hand. The wounds are not
serious. Gordon is in Jail awaiting ac-
ton of grand jury.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-24
Want Nine-Hour Day.
By AS oelated Press.l

Spokane, Wash, March M.-Pattern-'
makers IN the iron works In this city
have decided to demand "A nine-hour day
after May 3, wages to remain at $3.50,
the same as now paid for 10 hours. II
Is stated the same demand Will be made
in some Of the principal towns In Idaho
and Montana, and should il be refused Il
Walkout Is expected.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-24
(By A ssocIated press.l

Salt Lake, Utah, March PA nflper
engine on the westbound freight train
No 206 blew up about 3 O'Clock this
morning while going up Lake hill, 10
miles west Of ogden. THree men were
killed and one fatally Injured. The dead:
WILLIAM WILTON, engineer ogden.
Il. a. UPHOFr brakeman.
Unknown tramp.
Fireman Roy Munsa was terribly
burned and scaldcd and Will probably die
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-24
WILSON'S TRIAL COMMENCES.
He viii Plead Self Defense for Killing
johnson.

Especial TO Inter Mountain)
Philipsburg. March 24.-The trial OF
Wilson for the murder Of Levi Johnson
which was committed two months ago
was, begun this morning.
f The prisoner pleaded self-defense and
his attorney, Judge Mcconnell of Hell
e1a feels confident OF his ultimate ac-
quittal. The states attorenys are Judge
Durfey and w. 70. Moore of Philipsburg.
H The trial will last through several
days and much sensational testimony Is
expected.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-24
Especial to Inter Mountain. }

tpPccldl " inter
Deer Lodge, March 4.-To die upon
Friday April 4, Is the sentence pro-
nounced upon Clinton Dotson at 10
o'clock this morning by Judge J. NJ.
Clements of Helena who was sitting here
instead of Judge Napton.
The courtroom was crowded with those
anxious to see how this strange man
would take the sentence. They were dis
appointed IL they expected TO see him
break down for he did not show any
more emotion than stone statue.
In pronouncing judgment the court
said:
Clinton Dotson. you may stand up.
AS has heretofore been said, you were on
the goth day of July, 1901. informed
against by the county attorney of this
county charging you with the crime of
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-24
He Killed a Negress.
(By Associated Press.

(By Associated Press.)
Montgomery, Ala, March 24-E. j.
Armstead, former tax collector of this
county and at one time one of the
wealthiest men in Alabama, today shot
and killed Mary Hansen, q negress, and
then committed suicide. The tragedy
occurred In house on Tallapahgoe
street. 1t is believed Mr. Armstead was
temporarily insane, as he had been drink
ing heavily recently.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-24
Murder and Suicide.
(By Associated Press.)

Chicago, March lanes Towns, his
wife and their Syear- old daughter were
found dead in bed here today They
had been asphyxiated by gas from the
kitchen range. A plug had been re-
moved from the range, and the mans
arm was thrown over the child, appar-
entity holding her down. These circum-
stances are cited by the police as evil
dence Of coube murder and suicide.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-24
Wants Some Gatlings.
lBy Associated Press. J

lBy aSGOc1ated PfeSS.)
Manila, March 24.--I4leut. Col. Frank
d. Baldwin of the Fourth infantry, who
has been operating against the Filipinos
In Cavite province, has, on account of
the inaccessible places abounding in that
province sent In a request for two 3-inch
guns and a supply Of shrapnel shells for
use against the insurgents.