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The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-06
NEARLY ALL OF THE STORES, TWO
BANKS AND THREE HOTELS
GONE UP IN SMOKE.
RESIDENCE PORTION SAVED
AT One Time It Was Feared That the
Whole Town Was Doomed-Village
Fire Company Was Unable to Cope
With the Flames Which Spread
ouickly-Steam Engine From Dam
bury.
tBy Associated Press)

Danbury, Conn, May 6.-lSetween $780,
900 and 100000 Is the latest estimate
OF the loss by fire which destroyed the
business section of New Milford, 10
miles north of here last night Nearly
80 buildings, including most OF the stores
two banks and three hotels were burned
The fire was under control ut
o'clock this morning. but Is stil burn
Ing In many places. The New Milford
National bank. the last building to take
fire, was In ruins at daybreak.
The fire started about $3.50 o'clock In
the stables of the New Milford house.
The cause is unknown. In 10 minutes
the stables, hotel and several outbuild-
ings were In flames and the railroad sta
tion opposite was in grave danger
The village flre department, whloh
consists only of "A hose company and
hook and ladder apparatus was unable
to cope with the flames which spread
quickly to the Mygatt block.
Heroic Telephone Girl.
The ofilee of the Southern New Eng
land Telephone company liz In that
building and the operator Miss Bessie
Bartram, remained at the switchboard
until the flames drove her from the
building.
Al the Mygatt building the fire spread
along Bank street, the principal busi-
ness thoroughfare Of the village, and
lcaped from building 10 building until
checked Twenty buildings were on fire
at one time.
The villagers feared at one time TINT
the entire town would be burned out and
many families moved their goods to the
large green In the center of the city
Neighboring cities We're slted for assist
anee, and an engine from Dnnbury ar
rived ~ 1890 p. IN. At that time every
building In one block WAS aname
number of haD:2ome residences
which faced the green on Main street
were In imminent danger, but were
saved, az were the Gazette building
ana several large establishments at the
north end of Railroad avenue.
The streams from the fro engine cut
The IRE off at both Of these points after
TWO hours work
The fire spread to the postonics and
The Y. NJ. G. A. buildings on Main
street, both of which were destroyed.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-06
QUEEN WIlHELMINA
IN SATISFACTORY
CONDITION TODAY

The Hague, May 6-Queen Wilhelmi-
mas physicians in their morning bulletin,
issued at Castle Loo, say: after slight
rise in her temperature yesterday evening
the queen had a quiet night and slept
.ilost OF the time. Her temperature this
4.norning is normal and her condition
fairly satisfactory, though the patient
still requires great care and atten-
stion.'
z A bulletin posted at 2:10 p. m today
5stated Queen Wilhelmna's temperature
shad continued normal to the present
jand that her najesty's other symptoms
90 not call for special remark.
Those In attendance on the queen are
by no means fully re-assured by the
bulletin which seems to indicate that the
physicians are themselves uncertain as
, to the course which her illness may
take. Her majesty remains extremely
weak.
/ Two doctors were at her bedside al
emost all night.
kilograms of inquiry and sympa thy
continue to arrive in large numbers at
Castle Loo.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-06
DECISION Is AGAINST
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE
(By Associated Press.A

ST. Louis, May EN- the circuit court
today Judge Tully denied the petition
of President Robson of the St. Louis
National League Baseball club to re-
strain Wallace and Harper from play
ing with the St. Louis American league
team
President Robson declared ne had
contracts with the two players which
gave him their exclusive services this
season.
Judge Fisher, who had been asked for
similar injunction to restrain Heidrick
from playing with the American leagues
local team, also denied the petition.
The reasons given in both cases for
denying the petitions for injunction were
that the judges found the contracts
signed by the players with the National
league were one-sided and contrary to
the constitution. They also found evil
dences of a trust.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-06
OVER AVERAGE GOOD DAY
WITH BUTTE SPECTATORS

That was the cry among the Butte
spectators in stock this morning. The
tip had been passed along the line that
there would be something sensational in
the stock and the plungers early got
In OH the ground fioor
Monon did not prove disappointing.
While there was no big jump in the
stock, yet it was strong and climbed
steadily up. 1t opened at "A IA, dropped
to "A and then doomed to 78 1-2, lost
half point, recovered and registered
rs ia, and at l o'clock was at rs and
strong.
Some Is spectators in Butte were in
on the stock and while they cleaned up
no money, had all the excitement, and
broke even on the stock.
There was a tip out this noon to buy
Missouri Pacific, Copper, Canadian Pa
cific, st. Paul, Northern Pacific and
Southern Pacific. This tip became a
slogan and there was rally around
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-06
SEEMS TO BE NECK AND NECK
RACE BETWEEN MRS. DECKER
AND MRS. DENNISoN.
Names of Several Candidates Will Be
Placed Before the Nominating Con-
vention and All Sorts of Incipient
Booms Are Being Started-Second
Session for Business Is Held-Utah
Makes Protest.
(By Associated Press.)


Los Angeles May G-The political out
look this morning at the woman's con-
ference Is that Mrs. Decker and Mrs.
Dennson are running neck and neck for
the presidency. Mrs. Decker's reiterated
statement not to interfere with the
chances of the New York woman has
apparently had no effect on her follow
ing, and state after state has declared
allegiance.
Mrs. Dennison Is not at all disturbed
over the change, and would throw her
influence to Mrs. Decker, IL to any one
and her still loyal friends are in every
way trying to advance her candidacy.
The prospect of the presidency coming
West has unsettled the hopes of candi-
dates for secondary offices.
The Buldette forces seem to have scat
tered somewhat since California women
have not been a unit In their candidacy
for a chief officer.
Utah is one of 10 federated states
which have not had an Office in the
general federation and they are begin
ming to loudly protest against their lack
OF representation.
Utah will be satisfied with a position
on the board, and for this place Mrs. w.
A. Nelden of Salt Lake Is prominently
mentioned
The nominating committee meets at 5
o'clock this afternoon, and all sorts OF
incipient booms are being started.
Minnesota is announcing Mrs. Lydia
=. Williams for the presidency, Kansas
Is pushing Mrs. Vance Humphrey for
first vice president, while delegates men
toned for minor offices are numerous.
The second big session for business
opened this morning with the house
crowded.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-06

the post for few hours by speculators
who were willing to take the chance.
There was unusual strength in all
stocks today. Not one of the stocks on
the board showed depreciation or a
tendency to weakness.
Reports of heavy rains In Kansas, Ok"
lahoma, Nebraska, Tennessee, Missouri,
Illinois and the entire Northwest today
had tendency to strengthen the grain
market. In all of these states 1t was
raining today and reports were frequent
of good crops. In Chicago and New
York, particularly the market was
strong and even on the st. Louis ex-
change where fire alarms" are daily,
there was feeling of confidence this
afternoon.
While there was not a killing made
today in Butte, there is a confidence
that before the week Is over that there
will be big mash made. on the mar
ket.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-06
PAY THE FREIGHT
CONSUMERS OF COAL TO BEAR
BURDEN OF TRANSFERS.
ADVANCE OF FIFTY CENTS A TON
But Insist on the Public Pay
ing the Financial Diff
ference.

There Is coal to burn In Butte today
but 1t cost just 80 cents ton more than
1t did before the late unpleasantness.
The coal dealers have given in to the
Teamsters' union and hereafter the men
will receive SO q day for eight hours
work.
This was the conclusion Of the men,
bers of the Butte Coal Exchange, as the
association of coal dealers In the city
Is known, at a meeting held last evening
and today the members are making
final arrangements of settlements with
the officers of the union at the head
quarters in the Goldberg block.
Coal will now cost the people of Butte
$3.50 and $3.50 ton instead of IS and 81
as heretofore.
This is the second settlement of a
threatened strike at the consumers cost,
the icemen having also raised the price
of ice to meet the demands of the men.
The dealers In Ice and coal are not
losing anything on the arrangement, the
teamsters are perfectly satisfied and the
dear public pays the piper.
The strike, or walkout as 1t may more
properly be termed, continued just five
days and in spite of the fears of incon-
venience and threatened trouble was
hardly felt in the city.
The situation at the lumber yards re-
mains unchanged and as the dealers are
making no advance in the matter there
does not seem to be much prospect of an
immediate settlement.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-06
KlTCHENER'S WEEKLY
REPORT Received
FROM PRETORIA
(By Associated Press.)

London, May 6.--Lord Kitchener's
weekly report, dated from Pretoria yes
terday, shows that the peace movement
Is not allowed to nterfeN with military
operations. except so far as to permit of
unrestrained meetings between the lead
ers and their various commanders.
The weeks Boer casualties were 10
men killed and 122 made prisoners.
Gen. Bruce Hamilton's columns cap
tured 81 men on the Heilbron, Orange
River Colony line; Colonel Colenbrandes
has resumed operations In the northern
part OF the Transvaal against Colonel
Beyers, whose force has been consider
ably reduced, and Gen. Ian Hamilton
has cleared large area west Of Klerks-
dorp, Southwestern Transvaal.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-06
Bret Harte Is Dead In England

his rooms at Lancaster gate, and only
6 ding to the houses of limited number
OF very intimate friends.
Several months ago. when a false re-
port of his death was circulated in
America, representative of the Asso-
|cidted Press called at his rooms Mr..
Earte then appeared to be perfectly
well
He laughed heartily and quoted Mark
Twain's old saying about the report be-
ing greatly exaggerated.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-06
fell NINETY Fff:T
BRAKEMAN SALLEY DROPPED
FROM BRIDGE ON THE NJ.
DIED ON WAY TO THE HOSPITAL
Wonderful Vitality OF Man Whose
Bones Were Crushed and Flesh
Mangled in Dash to
Death.

Preclpltated headlong from bridge No.
81 on the Northern Pacific. near White-
hall early this morning. Alfred II. Sallcy
brakeman, fell 80 feet Every bone In
his body was broken and he was horribly
mangled. He lived. however, for several
hours. The body Is now al the Montana
undertaking rooms.
Salley had been employed as brakemsa,
on q work train on the Northern Pacific
and was working In the vicinity OF
Whitehall.
Struck by Guyrope.
At o'clock this morning the train
backed upon the bridge Salley was
standing on one OF the nat cars while tho
train was moving. One OF the guyropcs
dangling from the bridge struck him and
he lost his balance and fell over.
The other members Of the crew saw
the accident, but were powerless to pre-
vent 1t.
When the trainmen reached Saley he
was, to their surprise still alive.
The passenger train was due, and as
soon as 1t reached Whitehall the injured
man was put aboard. He died on the
train coming to Butte
Salley was about 80 years Of age, and ID
a brother OF the travelling engineer of the
Northern Pacific in Montana.
----------------------------
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-06
(By Associated Press.)

London, May GA dispatch to news
agency from Madrid says that advices
received there from Portugal Indicate
that there is danger OF an active revou-
ton in that country.
Considerable apprehension Is felt in
official quarters as to the attitude of the
Portuguese troops.
The Sixth infantry stationed at Oporto,
has been disarmed and disbanded lor
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-06

WAsHINGTON.-Th secretary of war
yesterday forwarded to the senate Phil
ippine committee the names Of over $50
officers and enlisted men who had been
tried in the Philippines by court-mar-
tial for offenses against the natives and
also a long list of cases of natives tried
by military courts.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-06

Cranberry and was present at lunch, as
usual yesterday. He suddenly became
i'll in the afternoon, went to bed and
died in a few hours. His end was peace
full.
Mr. Harte was born at Albany, N. Y,
August 25, 1889. He had been living
quietly in England for years.
Most Of his time was spent in the
country and when in London he was
almost secluded, having few visitors to
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-06
In Supreme Court.

Especial to Inter Mountain)
Helena, May 6.-The suit of the
: Butte Il Boston Mining company
against the Montana Ore Purchas-
ing company came on appeal be-
fore the supreme court at O'Clock
this afternoon.
The case In which the Heinzes
and Clara Larkin are made party
defendants Is suit for trespass
and involves the Snohomish and
TramWay properties.
The plaintiff asks for $4,000
and an injunction.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-06
(By Associated Press.)

London, May 6.-F. Bret Harte, the
American author, died suddenly last
night at the Red house, Cranberry. near
Aldershot, from hemorrhage, caused by
an affection of the throat.
Mr.. Harte had been suffering from
swelled tonsils since December last, but
he did not consider the attack to be se-
rlous
A week ago he went to visit friends at
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-06
Admiral Sampson Is Dead
Washington, May O.--Ad11iraI Sa11p.
son died at 3 O'Clock this afternoon.
(By Associated Press.)

I :
Washington, May 6.-Admiral Sampson
today had a violent hemorrhage.
His condition Is critical.
AT o'clock Admiral Sampson was
unconscious and breathing laborlously.
His physicians state that he Is failing
any moment.
For several days past the admiral has
been growing weaker and the
hemorrhage this morning brought on
the sinking spell.
The hemorrhage from which Admiral
Sampson suffered this morning was from
the brain. At this hour (2:45 p. m)
his unconsciousness is very profound.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-06
Fighting in Transvaal.
(By Associated Press.)

Cape Town, May G.-O'Okiep, Western
Cape Colony relief column, has occupied
Stelnkopf to the north OF O'Okiep which
was strongly held by the Beers. after
fighting April ~ and rs. The British lost
six men killed and had eight wounded.
The Boer losses are said to have been
heavy The Beers asked the British for
medical assistance.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-06
Earthquake in France.
(By Associated Press.)


Paris, May 6.-ViOlent earthquake
shocks, which occurred at 3 O'clock this
morning, are reported from Bordeaux,
Bayonra, PAU and other places in the
same - "A. They lasted is seconds
The repol.s do not state any damage.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-06
Condition Of National Banks.
lRy Associated Press !

(By Associated Press)
Washington. May 6.-The comptrolIer
OF the currency has issued call for the
condition OF national banks at The close
of business Wednesday, April 30, 1902. II
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-06

Except for a little cold" said Mr.
Iarte, II have no ailment or complaints
While | am getting to be pretty old
to his snow white hair
here Is life in the old man yet" and
thereupon he lit cigar so long that It
would have done credit to any OF his
poker fiat friends.
lie was hoping. he also said to do
more work, but he confessed he was
grWing lazy.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-06
SAID TO BE DANGER OF A
RETOLUTION IN PORTUGAL

The military and naval officials are
advocating that King Charles establish
Il dictatorship.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-06
Drowned While Boating.

News was received here to-
day to the effect that two nieces
of James II. Lynch had been
drowned Sunday while boating
near Pembroke, Ontario. The
girls were members Of pleas
ure party when the sad accident
occurred.
Mrs. Lynch leaves for Penn
broke tonight.
The news was inexpressibly
sad to Mr.. and Mrs. Lynch and
to those who knew the young
ladies, to whom death came so
suddenly.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-06

NEW YORK.~-Former United States
Senator Roche of North Dakota Is seri-
ous!y i'll at his home In this city from
septic poisoning.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-06
Postmaster at Helena.

(By Associated Press)
Washington, May 6.-The presi-
dent today sent these nominations
to the senate. Alex o. Brodie,
, governor of Arizona.
Montana: George Huffaker, {
Helena. postmaster.
) % d. q % q. 4. 4. O. q Z. q, cs a q Is d q 1
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-06

VICTORIA, B. C.-Sealer reported
last night are the Ocean Belle with SO
skins, and Zillah May with rs.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-12-31

Overeatlng is not d sin which one
can lay at the door OF the dainty lit
tie almond eyed flower OF Japan. She
begins the day by eating when she
wakes a couple OF little green pIums
picked in vinegar and rolled In sugar
This almost traditional breakfast Of
Japan Is completed by cup Of tea
The dinner. which Is brought Ia on a
red lacquer tray. IL the drnilcst affair
The viands are III tiny cups with COW
ers. and amoug thFm are such dainties
as dashed sparrow. II stuffed prawn
a salt swretnleat. seawessd with sauce
and a sugared chill After these dishes
which are mere -'frills" the sui,sian-
tial part of the meal is begun 4 wood
en- bowl bs:uni with coppsr IL brought
In filled TO III lrini with rice plainly
boiled in wat FIR M this the>slsw r
of Japan ills her loNi c.ir;e,.'us
one. and. having mixed it with ii black
sauce Favored with fish. she then lifts
1t to her mouth and Grams 1t down
with the aid of her chopsticks. Thus
ends her diuner
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-12-31
8 MA,~-
This signature Z on every box Of the reu,,,.
Laxative Be0m0-Q uinine Tables. .''
the rsmedy that e~S~a = cold IN o. ~.
Eastern Argus
ioo3-ioo3.
Daily and Weekly

with the coming year the Eastern A,o.. -,
round out century Of fafthful, hoporshl. 80.
progressive service and will take rank Win ~.
select few centenarian newspapers ~ ~
country. This event will be rrcosniya. IT
further Improvements 10 mechanical eauinrra,,,
and increase of news gathering facillties IN.
maintaining and strengthening the position ~
Argus has attained among the ierslng newsns
pcrs Of New T. sslAna. epA
TIE chief Maine exponent and champion NJ
Jenersenian Democracy. the Argus Il broad n
its Views. fair In tone. clean IN character "a
universal II Il scope OF Information. For these
snd other reasons fhis old '.stAufs-hy" Of Mains
Democracy and uphoiaer OF Maine Interests N
~ Kinds. II daily welcomed IN Thousands AZ
Maine homes. while the splserc Of It's infuepre
IL constantly extending in all 1t, vailed al
pHrtments the Argus for The coming year viii
te well abreast VI the lines Its general news
strvicc will tneiada the fullest telegrnphic ard
cattle dispatches. presenting In well arrans I'd
form all the worlds news OF the cay Maine
news and Maine tntFrests Will. ~ here ofore
rec I've special attention. for the Argus "a arss
81 AL. q Maine newspaper Tor Maine peopIe
ard IL deveted 10 Maine Interests OF every a.
-critlion. Throughout the coming year ii win,
keep IT. readers Ii closer touch with state and
local interests than ever before. covering Inc
lsgis hitve proceedings with full and careful re.
ports. while all the special features that have
nrIped 20 make the Argus ono OF the best o \
New knnlsnd family papers. will be further de-
veioped and improved.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-12-31
A chr...l.n r.s~..sr ca.eehlsm.

A good friend OF the movement has
prepared the following. which he styles
"A Christian Endeavor Catechism-" II
answers concisely some questions many
times asked by those less familiar
with the society:
When was the FIRST society Of Chris
e,sn Endezxor establisbedf Feb. 2.
1881.
Where and by whom? In Wflliston
church. Portland. Me-, by Rev, r. +.
Clark.
For what purposef For the sake OF
training a large number Of young con
verfs for the duties o. church mem
bership.
What il now the purpose o. the so
eietya The same as 81 the beginning
90 train young people for the duties Of
the church. Each society II In some
local church snd In % sense outside.
IT exists simply 10 make the youne
people loyal and effieient members OF
tins church Of Christ u IL the church
training the young
In what denominations y a found
In about the kame propprgions In All
the great evangelical denominations
and VA an their subdivisions wher.
ever Il has ileen established longest 4
"a most fully indarsea BY passor and
churches
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-12-31

Some of these secondhand booksell-
ers or sellers of secondhand books are
as Independent as fool farmer on a
two acre patch Of ground. Desiring to
secure a certain book long out of print.
! tracked copy to lair In a street
not far from the postoffice. How
much?" asked. II don't want to sell
it, said the dealer. but must have
it." II must have it myself" What's
II WORTH More than you would care
to give" Five doliarsy' NO sirr'
1T sold for 81 few years ago" well.
I won't sell II at any price" "I'll give
you $40" 81 won't sell it." would
You take sl0o?" mo. sir! Nor 5000
nor $500. It's worth as much to me as
to any one. need 1t in my business
! have my opinion Of merchant who
has things to sell and won't sell.-N New
York Press
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-12-31

A most inspiring summary Is that II
Field Secretary isisefimns eaufhefn
eastern and western tours. eeeupy in1
the iirst 20s days u this year aud car
rying him into Vermont. New iiamp
shire. Maine. Distract 81 Cel9lahia
Maryland. Virginia. North csrollaa
South Carolina. Georgia. Florida. Ala
bama- Mississippi Texas. Louisiana
Tennessee. Kentucky. West Virginia
New York. New Jersey. Kansas. Ar.
kansas. Indiana and Pennsylvania. q
distance Of l4.5l7 miles He spoke At
337 meetings before audiences that az
gregated 53.1GD persons.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-12-31

Some women have an idea thai h...
cheeks are like visiting cards, end ,h., =.
you have to do is to get more printed ~. =,
use them. ana
God made man in His own ,n.-
which is why msn gets his greatest -
In creating things-from . WOODEN 80 ~
tie to ixopciads.
Inc best way for . woman to mai.
woman IL for her to make him 81 o.ner
her.--Nev York Press. aiu OF
"whst would you do n you we,. !.
wake up Tomorrow morning ana a. y
Yourself iamous'" Tile down again ma
sleep till felt like getting np. for Co.,. -.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-12-31

fAny question may b. asked that per
fains 10 any phase OF Christian Enaeasof
ton. n. "
% K. Connectient.-Dr Clark Is not
only regular contributor 10 the Chris
tian Endeasor World. but frequent
writer for the leading weekly and
monthly publications Of the day. lie l.
also the author Of many books. several
on travel having had a particularly
large sale.
"a. V. F.. New HampshIre.--It is i'm
possible In the brief confines Of this
department TO attempt TO answer other
than strictly Christian Endeavor ques-
tons