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The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-20
FRANCO-RUsSIAN TREATY.
Both Nations Say They Want Open
Door in China.

Paris, March 20.-The morning papers
comment with much satisfaction and ap-
proval on the Franco Russian declara-
ton concerning the Anglo-Japanese con-
ycntion. which they consider strength
ems the chances Of lasting peace In the
far East. as contributing to the estab-
liahment Of the necessary balance Of
power, az a striking conservation of the
dual alliance and a definition of It's
scope, field and objects.
Z "If," says the Figaro, Germany and
the United States has any misunder-
policy in China or fears for the open
standing regarding any alliance and
aoor these are now removed. We are
for the open door on condition that
nobody attempts to close IL on u.s."
Z The Gaulois thinks this declaration Is
O. an opportune moment to remind Great
Britain that her treaty with Japan does
moi leave her such clear field as she
ganTpe IN think
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-20
NORMAL CONDITIONS WILL SOON
PREVAIL NOW THAT THE
TRACKS ARE CLEAR.
WORST EVER EXPERIENCED
Railroads Put to Great Expense But
They Are Well Pleased Because
the Snow Will Help the Da-
kota Wheat Fields.
(By Associated Press.)

ST. Paul, March 20.-Business on three
transcontinetal lines which cross the
state of North Dakota has about re-
sumed normal conditions now that nearly
q full week has passed since the begin
ming of the great March blizzard al
though a few minor branch lines remain
to be cleared of snow.
The 500 line was less affected and got
its first train through yesterday after
noon. The Northern Pacific blockade
lasted for 131 hours and the first train
from the Pacific coast to arrive in st.
Paul since Friday of last week, came In
at 2:30 this morning.
Six Eastbound limited trains were
caught n the drifts. Two of them were
annuled and the equipment was used
in making up the trains west of the
blockaded area which were sent back to
the coast to care for the business of the
trains sent from st. Paul and caught by
the drifts.
The Great Northern was unable to
clear its through line yesterday but
through traffic was resumed today when
three FLYERS" arrived close together.
The blockade lasted 144 hours, the long
est interruption of traffic the system
has ever experienced.
Although put to great expense TO clear
the tracks and suffering heavy l,sses In
traffic, the railroad officials were much
pleased with the heavy snowfall, be-
cause 1t gives needed moisture to the
Dakota wheat fields.
This fact also seemed to please the
new settlers, over 1000 of whom passed
through the st. Paul gateway to their
new homes within the past "a hours most
of them coming from Indiana, Michigan,
Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Kansas and
Missouri.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-20
FIGHT BETWEEN TOBACCO
CONCERNS IN GREAT BRITAIN

who were opposed to the Imperial To-
bacco company's boycott and already one
firm owning many stores In the me-
tropolis has posted notices of its refusal
to exclude American goods.
The British tobacco combine has Is.
sued circular offering large bonuses
to It's customers who would undertake
not to sell American goods for a term
of years.
This is the American reply to the I'm
perial Tobacco company's attempt to
boycott American goods.
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(By Associated Press.)

London, March 20.--The Ogden COM
pany, as the local representatives of the
American Tobacco, today gave notice of
their intention to give their entire net
profit and 100000 yearly for the next
four years as bonus to their customers.
The American Tobacco company's
bonus scheme Is the sensation of he
day In the British tobacco world.
The anti-monopoly role assumed by
the American side has brought the ad-
herence Of number Of influential men
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-20
Winning American Jockeys.
(By Associated Press.)

London, March 20.-The American
Jockeys started at the Liverpool spring
meeting today with some display of
their old form. They took the lirst two
races. The initial event, private
sweepstakes, was won by Olivia, on
which Maher had the mount. The Molly
neux stakes went to the Golden Wings
colt, ridden by "Skeets" Martin.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-20
Old-Timer Gone.

Anaconda. March 20.-The father OF
Deputy Sheriff Joe Stevens died in this
city today OF neuralgia of the heart.
Mr. Stevens was one of the pioneers OF
Deer Lodge county, having lived here
about four years.
Although advanced in age the deceased
has always been hale and hearty until
q few days ago, when he was seized
with the affiiction that caused his de-
.miee Two married daughters reside In
sAnaconda
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-20
MAY ORDER STRIKE

the employees this morning. The strike
will be for the reinstatement of two dis
charged men and regular time for meals
The company announces it's intention
of using office clerks and l.oApctors In
case of q strike.
Division superintendent DAILY said to-
day that the company had decided not
to meet the committee pointed by the
employees. 7-s
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-20
BooKKEEPER is ARRESTED.
He Is Several Thousand Dollars Be-
hind in His Accounts.
(By Associated Press.)

indianapolis, March 20.-Arthur J.
Simpson, boolSkeeper employed by the
Warman Black Chamberlain company
livestock commission brokers at the
Union stockyards, was arrested at Paoli
today and brought to this city on the
charge of forgery. The amount alleged
in the affidavit as fraudulently obtained
by Simpson Is i$4.6SS.
Detectives who have been working on
the case for several days said they
understood from members OF the firm
that Simpsons shortage Is anywhere
from $4,000 to $4,000.
Simpson is highly connected and has
a wife and several children. He refuses
to talk, but the firm says 1t holds dummy
checks that prove his guilt.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-20
BUYS a Farm.
(By Associated Press.l

(By Associated Press.)
New York, March 20.--William b.
Leeds, president of the Chicago, Rock
Island e. Pacific railroad, has purchased
from the estate of Henry Hilton, the
famous villa known as "Otter Rocks"
at Belle Haven, Conn. The price paid
Is reported to have been $4,000.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-20
PROSECUTION HAS CLCs;D
IN HUNTER MUIR : Err TRIAL

Especial to Inter Mountain.)
Philipsburg, March 20.--The Hunter
murder case Is progressing slowly. The
case for the prosecution IL now finished
except for u few witnesses In rcbuttal.
This morning the two young sons of
the defendant We're on the stand. but
their testimony was extremely common
place, merely detailing the travels of
their accused parent.
Much was expected from these two
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ORy Associated Press.)

Pittsburg March 2O.-Unless a confer
ence is granted by the Pittsburg Rail-
way company to the dissatisfied en-
ployes of the West End before 1880
O'Clock tonight, the district executive.
board of the Knights of Labor viii order.
,S ~
a strike. fEs
This was decided ON at a meeting ofl
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-20
Lanky Bob's Choice.
(By Associated Press.)

New York, March 20.-Replying to tele-
grams from the Century Athletic club of
Los Angeles, Robert Fitzsimmons today
wired the club that he would accept
their bid, provided they guaranteed the
contest and $4,000 and with certain other
stipulations concerning complimentary
tickets and prices.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-20
CECIL RHODES MAY SAIL FOR
ENGLAND.
(By Associated Press.)

(By AssOc1ated Pfoss.) z
? CapetoWn, March 20. - Cecil .
? Rhodes passed better night. He {
2 slept more than for some time q
? past. Consequently, there Is q
2 distinct Improvement in his condi- &
. tion today. .
? He had another good sleep this .
2 forenoon. His physicians have
2 promised that, If possible, he shah
!" sail for England next week. Z
p DR.. Jameson does not consider Z
. this to be impossible. 4
> Z
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X. Of p. Jubilee.
tBy Associated Press. }

Chicago, March 20.-Nearly every in.
coming train brought numbers of mem
bers Of the order of Knights of Pythias
to Chicago today, where grand jubilee
will be given tonight
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-20
Honors Miss Roosevelt.

Wilhelsmhaven, March 20.-Emperor
William has directed that former tor
pedo boat, now used as gudrdship
here. Shall be renamed Alice Roosevelt.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-20
Eleven Men Drowned.
(By Associated Prcss.l


Lisbon, March 20.--In a collision today
between fish boats near Nazareth, II men
We're drowned.
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said the blame for this condition of un-
preparedness lay at the door of congress.
In the course Of his remarks General
Miles told the committee that with the
bin law he could now name tne men
who would hold the places OF honor po-
vided under 1t, hut the committee did
not ask fJT The names,
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-20

ution and as usual the
crowded.
&c their opening stata-
on.
that the defense Will
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the examination of witnesses and the
arguments viii take another day.
II has been definitely decided that the
defendant. Hunter will be placed on the
stand.
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Wants to See the Papers.
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, March 20 0--ltepresentatlve
Burleson OF Texas introduced in the
house today resolution requesting the
president III not incompatible with the
public intarfsts," to trarsmit to the
house coDids.of all correspondence relat-
ing to and papers bearing upon the mat
ter of, the recent request of Lieutenant
General Miles to be assigned to duty in
the Philippines.
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lads by the y
court room
The defensi
nient this az
lt liz expe
not CONSUME
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-04
The Case of Quincy.
New York Evening Post.

new 1Ork Evening POST.
Scoffers will pale and enemies Of the in
ebrlating cup will take heart when they
read the figures about Quincy. Mass.
quincy Is an attractive little city near Ros-
ton and would be quite worth a line or two
on Its own account but the figures here re-
ferred 10 are not so much about Quincy as
a nice town near Boston as they are about
Quincy as a Type and a Shining example.
In the State of Massachusetts every CITY
has a chance TO say whether or not LIQUOR
shall be sold within its borders. and for
twenty years Quincy has answered with a
stern and determined no. Therefore, Quincy
is become the type of a saloonless citv.
Now. read what has happened to Quincy.
During the two decades aforesaid the CITY
has more than doubled in population. its
assessment valuation has increased three
fold. the deposits in its savings banks have
increased hvefOld and the new houses are
now five for every one in existence twenty
years ago. If some doubling Thomas sug-
gests that all this might have happened to
Quincy, even If there had been a saloon.
here is a hniSher. While the population
was increasing 10 per cent. the amount ex-
pended for the poor department OF the city
decreased y per cent. Any one who. after
digesting these figures. will go by a LIQUOR
saloon Without crossing over TO the other
side OF the street ought TO be railroaded 70
a gOld-cure establishment without a mo-
mpurfS DELAY
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titude present, nay, all humanity. And the
crowd applauded and shouted itself hoarse:
Long life to the Pope!' Long life to the
King of Rome" Yes. Ire di Romat" AS
the procession prepares to leave the "se-
ditious'' cry was heard on all sides, king
of Rome the "usurper" in the Quirinal
notwithstanding.
The venerable Pontiff was visibly affect
ed by so much love and devotion. His face
was wreathed in smiles and his eyes sought
out the enthusiasts among the crowd. lie
seemed to be determined to see all, to greet
all. TO bless all, TO give everyone a kindly
look, and, in order 10 do so. rose several
times in his chair. All, 1.-THE little old man.
(the term by which Leo refers to himself),
has yet some life in him.
Like a father enjoying his children's de-
votion, so the father Of the Catholic Church
seemed 10 rejoice in the spontaneous ova-
ton offered him. His whole aspect breathed
love for bis people and gratitude to God.
1t was most inspiring. 1 shall never for
get it. II. LIESAL.
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had Bill Jones.

Troy q. " Times.
A curious story from Kansas Of a
man who wanted 10 tell a neighbor what he
thought of him without laying himself omen
10 a suit for damages. So he hit on a plan
of sending him each day a postal card with
only one word written on il i'm q large hand
in addition TO the date obscurely tucked
away in a corner. The person receiving
the cards recognized the handwriting. and.
suspecting something, kept them until they
stopped coming, when he read them con-
SecutiVely in the order Of their reception.
What he read was. Ridiculous old Bill
Jones is the meanest cuss in town" and
he at once instituted a suit for Islander
against the sender. The latter's lawyer.
however, called attention TO the fact that
the postal card containing the word 'ri-
d~iculous, though mailed first, was dated
the day after the date of the card having
the word town" Moreover. a careful in
spectiOn would show that after the word
ridiculous was an exclamation point and
after the word town" was an Interrogation
mark, so that the series OF postal cards
might be made TO read: "Old Bill Jones
is the meanest cuss in town. RidiculOust"
He claimed, therefore. that instead Of SIAN
dering the plaintiff his client had defended
him from Islander. and this plea was SIS
tanned by the court. But. all the Same
everybody in town insisted that the first
reading Of the cards was the correct one.
so that the writer attained his object.
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DIR. DAVID JAYNE HILL.

Reed in this matter, as well as in the en-
forcement of other rules Of the House
should the W. c. T. l.. call upon him.
There is another source from which the
dry ones get a periodical scare. This is a
member who at stated intervals cries
Wolf for an Interior purpose. This UNI
fortunate legislator has a Prohibition coun-
~ in his constituency, and just before cleo
ton he tickles it under the chin with a
bill to abolish the Capitol gin shop. But
the sober face which he wears on these oc-
casions is due to the fear that he may be
taken seriously by his colleagues rather
than to any heartfelt disapproval of his
own.
He has been heard from this session.
He has introduced a bill which is now be-
fore the House committee on public build
ings and grounds providing that hereafter
it shall be unlawful for any person or per-
sons to sell, dispense or otherwise dis
pose of intoxicating liquors of any kind
or any compound or preparation thereof.
either in the Capitol building. in the Dis
trict of Columbia, or upon any part of the
public ground upon which said building is
situate. Violation of the proposed act is
TO be deemed a misdemeanor, and the
criminal courts OF the District of Column
bia are to have Jurisdiction. 1t is entirely
safe to predict that this bill will not be
made into a law at this session OF Congress.
1t will continue as at present to repose
peacefully in the ample pigeon holes of
the public buildings and grounds committee.
where many similar bills previously intro
duced have found a quiet grave.
j. d. WHELPLEY.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-04
OUR WRENS.

Almost every locality in the United States
has its particular wren. Familiarity called
the wren" that designation applying
without discrimination to any one Of the
various member of that valuable bird
family. The State of Indiana is blessed by
the presence of four wrens. In the south
ern part Of the State 1.-THE wren" is the
great Carolina wren, who is the undis-
puted genius of the family and its largest
member. OF his age we can say nothing.
but he may easily lay claim to perennial
youth. His greatness" consists of less
than six rufous-brown inches in all, in
GLIDING the two-inch tail that accents his
round little body. He is an Incompatible
songster, numbering seven or eight dis
tinctly different and very beautiful songs,
none of which he thinks too good to sing at
any hour of the day or any day of the
year. Indeed, his ~loquaoity is unfailing.
You may not disturb him in his brush-piie
haunt with impunity; he will salute you
cheerily, if sharply. but his good humor
prevails and his harangue is sure TO end
with the blithest Of songs. While he and
his dame sometimes nest on the roadside
under the roots Of trees, old boots, tin cups.
paint buckets and the appurtenances of
mankind generally appear to be his choice.
He is thoroughly domesticated and as
faithful a neighbor as the old apple tree in
the back garden.
The Bewick wren comes TO US as a sum-
mer resident. This tiny member Of the
wren family boasts the very longest tail Of
them all. OF this he is so vain that, except
when he is singing. he holds it ever erect
and f1irts il from side 10 side. His wee
body is cinnamon-brown, and the precious
tail. like other wren tails. is daintily barred
with blacklist stripes. Bewick sings with
comical bodily effort. but the result is worth
the struggle. Two songs are all 1 can credit
him with, but doubtless he knows OF 9TH
ers. They suggest the silvery strain OF the
song sparrow, being high. sweet and very
fascinating. This little fellow takes busy
care OF the wood pile and the barnyar6 and
loves 20 build In a gourd. He would be
greatly surprised. TOO, did he know that
Mr.. Coues describes the choice sticks,
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restaurant the other day partakine of a
~nOn Oh winch milk seemed 10 be the prin-
cpal part One senator was eating a milk
oSs'er stew another had an order Of milk
toast a third an apple dumping and cream.
MS helghbor had a modest bowl of bread
ana milk, and a fifth was eating pumpkin
PIE and milk. Along came Senator Clark
Oh montana, who. after glancing at the va
rlous lunches, said: well. 1 guess I will
nave a milk lunch, too. Bring me an order
Vi crackers and milk" said he. calling to a
waiter. He whispered to the waiter as the
latter went out, and accompanying the
order of crackers and milk were two bot
ties of champagne which the Montana
statesman offered as a treat to his COM
Pahions. The wine was consumed, but only
the physicians who were called to subdue
the comnotion caused by the mixture Of
milk and champagne can properly attest to
the success or failure Of this particular
lunch. Mr.. Page was asked IL this was not
rather a unique combination for a lunch.
Yes. II is rather odd" said he, but not
so funny as some lunches 1 have served at
the Capitol"
What was the strangest lunch you re-
member"
"eH' L guess the dish that Congress-
man Grout, Of Vermont. used to order is
ABOUT as unique as any 1 have ever known.
he would order raw oysters, and sprinkle
them with powdered sugar"
Welsh rarebits are not an unusual noon
DAY delicacy OF some OF the senators.
Probably they choose them as the best
means or fortiication against the speeches
they subsequently, have to listen to.
A GRADUAL DEVELOPMENT.
1t is no small undertaking to provide
meals for the thousand members of Con-
gress and employees, and the other thou
sands of visitors who daily hll the Capitol.
some years ago the restaurants in the
Capltol were conducted on a very small
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-04

he has hardly a word to say. A quit
quit is all he vouchsafes you as he shyly
creeps under a fence rail and disappears
on the other side. There he pursues his
breakfast so silently that you do not know
whether you have lost him or not. Thus
brief is your knowledge Of his cunning per-
sonality perhaps. but it is said that when
he reaches his nesting place in the north
he pOurs forth a song Of matchless spirit
and beauty.
This quartet of soberly uniformed de-
~tectives make heavy raids on insects. ants.
c~aterpillars, beetles, dragon flies and
spiders and are fast friends Of the farmer.
The marsh lands of our State are cared
for by two other wrens called marsh wrens,
with whom the writer regrets not to have
made acquaintance.
ELIZABETH NUNEMACHER.
New Albany, Ind.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-04

waving hats, fans, shawls and handke--
chiefs. while ten thousands, in and cut Of
the cathedral, shouted, "Evviva il Papa"
And under the great copula the silver trum-
pets called to prayer. women broke into
tears and swooned, men gesticulated and
held their handkerchie<s to their eyes. nu-
merous young priests, u%nmindful OF the
Italian soldiery, cried "Evviva il Re. Ev-
viva ii P~apa-re." Oong live the King,
long live the Pope-King)
As he passed by the Pope blessed Cath
Ollie, Protestant and Jew-his broad love for
the human race knows no distinction. His
small hand, gloved in red. was making the
sign Of the cross continuously.
1 was singularly impressed by the spir-
ituality OF his appearance as I watched the
venerable man. Leo XIII seemed to be all
spirit; his insignificant body wholly disap-
peared in the enormous. gorgeous robes OF
office he wears; only his eyes and the bless
ing-spending hand seemed to live; his great
soul alone seemed to be with us.
SCENES AT THE ALTAR.
When the Papal procession reached the
altar the excited crowds remembered where
we were and Catholics and others alike fol-
lowed the holy service with due respect and
devotion. The music was sublime-there is
nothing like it in all the world; there can
not be. for the Vatican is in sole posses
sion of certain grand compositions that are
performed in st. Peters and never out
of il.
Renewed bugle calls. The Swiss stamp
the marble floor with their halbards. the
Noble Guards lower their swords, the grand
organ plays the prelude to the "Te Deum'
and those countless thousands in and about
this wonderful temple join in the song of
praise; it sounds like a cry of triumph ut
tered by threats of steel.
Before leaving the altar the Pope blessed
all present, stretching forth both hands
from the throne as if to embrace the null