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The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-12-16
WILL FREE VENEZUELA
OR DIE IN ATTEMPT

The night before last the patriots gath
cred for their first rally around the flag
of the oppressed. Gravely they shook
hands and pledged themselves to preserve
the freedom of their distressed brothers in
South America, or die in the attempt.
Bravely the little band pressed to the
front, and, resting their feet on the rail of
Strobeps bar, began their first engage
ment Fearlessly they demolished the solid
array of Creme de Menthes that con-
fronted them.
1t was during the first flush of victory
that the leaders of the regiment were
named. p. ]. Gilligan, being the originator
of the heroic expedition, was unanimously
elected the commander in-chief.
His speech of acceptance was SO un-
selfish and touching in its trend, SO full
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announced. The torpedo boats inside of
Great Harbor will steal out and attack the
battleshps lying not less than two miles
distant. Judges will be appointed to de-
termine which side is victorious. The tor.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-12-16
BUTTE F|L|BUSTERS ORGANIZE.
Gallant Band Of Lovers Of Freedom Who Are to Go Down Vnez
euea and Strike Terror Into the Hearts Of Bron and Teuon
Alike. to Say Nothing Of Chance Italians Any Old Nation

AS the war clouds obscure the coast
of the sister continent, and all eyes are
straining toward the scene of strife, there
are those who feel sympathetic chord
throbbing in their breasts. There are those
who would give up home and all the COM
forts of life to aid in the defense Of lib
erty.
Butte has always furnished its quota OF
men behind the guns, and now that the
trouble in South America has grown to be
problem of international Importance the
metropolis of Montana will not be found
wanting volunteers to uphold the Monroe
doctrine.
P. ]. Glligan and Bert Alley have
clasped hands across the bloody chasm of
political differences, to raise battalion for
the preservation of the republican form OF
government in. venezuela. cts
Already the officers have been appointed
for the gallant band that will strike terror
to the allied forces of European despotism
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CONTINUED on Page Fiye.)
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-10
WASRANK
Umpiring of Sundays Game m Was a Feature.

The chief feature Of last Sundays base ball game between the White Pass and Soldier hines was the extremely poor um- plrlng. lt seems a melancholy fact that there has really been only one game this season at which there has been real um- plrng. That was when H. D. Klmse took the box with the pitcher and umplred a good game. Sunday there never were SO many rank decisions made ln any game played before or hereafter. Strikes were balls and balls were strikes. Men were ou, on bases when they had tSo feet safe and the other extreme was also put to use. lt seems odd that In eltv like Skagway there can be found but ono man who can umpire the games from a baseball stand point. It Is to be hoped that for the sake Of the sport the managers and captains of the different teams will get together and find some man who can make a respectable showing at the business.
 As for the game lt was fair exhibition. The Soldiers played very good and the White Pass boys were there ull the time. Brubeek pitched for the soldiers until the last two Innings when Ladonds went Into the box again. Brubeck pitched good ball and made several strike outs but dId not receive the best of support, The Soldiers are constantly Improving and the next game they play with the White Plss boys will be closer.
 The White Pass boys were full of lhelr usual good ginger They played ball fast and furious. For nlne they are as full of lie and good plays as a professional team of the states.
 At the end Of the ninth inning the score stood 34 to 2 In favor of the White Pass.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-10
SOLDIERS
Arrived On the Seattle and
 Leave for White Horse.


 The soldiers destined for Fort Egbert and other Lower Yukon river forts, arrived Sunday night on the Seattle. There were Io7 of the boys ln blue.
 Yesterday morning, a half hour before the regular traln left for White Horse, a special of four coaches left MooTe's wharf for White Horse. The soldiers will get away from White Horse tonight and they must arrive at Dawson to catch the first IN. A. T. & T. steamer for their deslina- lions from Dawson.
 Captain Perkins Is In comm md, with First Lieutenant J. F, Jandl and Second Lieutenant john R. Kelly, as his other of- icers. The three officers were accompanied by thelr wives.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-10
EXCURSION
Tho City of Seattle GavO tho Citizons
 ofskagwny an Outing,

The City of Seattle, having TOO tons Of freight to discharge at Columbia eanneTy yesterday. Agent Kelly conceived the Idea of giving the people an excursion down there and back, In order that those who had never ridden on the steamer could get aeoullnted with her The further fact that Juneau had been given an excursion recently, was considered also. About 300 people enjoyed the trip on the bay. The day was beautiful and the water calm. Luncheon was served on board and every thing was free The ship left at I2:2o and returned at 4:3o.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-10
SICK MEN
Three Inyalids Arrived Out
 From Dawson.

Three of Dawson's sick people came over on the train last night James A. Quinn, associate agent of the Seattle P.-l. at Dlwson with Eugene Mccarthy Of this city Is suffering from the effects of typhoid. He gees to Seattle to eclperate.
 IL. McKinnon Is miner who was carried from Dawson to the Seattle last night on a stretcher, a victim of Theum'- tlsm. A. Beaumont a wealthy miner was rendered a paralytlc nine weeks ago and Is going to Seattle for treatment.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-10
A Challenge

We, the Lobster Baseball Club, of Skag- way. composed entirely of local talent, hereby challenge the Monkey Wrench Baseball Club, Of the ". P.& Y. Ky. Co.,. to cross bats for either a series of con- tests or final decision. Slld game to be called at D. m. next Sunday, and umpire to be agreed upon not later than 9 o'clock Friday evening. By order
 Frank Payne,
 Captain Lobster Baseball Club. P. S.-Thls last provision owing to ap- parent dissatisfaction given by umpire ln last Sundays game.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-10
THE SEATTLE
Arrived In Port Last Sunday
 Evening.

The City of Seattle arrived in port Sun day evening at o'clock with large load of passengers. She had I3s for here not Including the soldiers. The Seattle had 2So tons of freight for here.
 She sailed South yesterday evening a, 6 o'clock with 35 passengers for Seattle and way ports.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-10
FIGHT
Kelly Gets the Decision in
 the Sixth.

White Horse, June S.-Ed. Kelly beat Knlsler In hot contest, lasting six rounds' lsst night. It was Kelly's fight from start to finish. There was no chance for Knis- Ter at any stage of the game, Fred Chat man was referee
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-10
Masonic MoOting

There will be a regular communication of White Pass Lodge No. II3, F. X A. Mo- on Friday evening, June I3, in thelT hill, No. 52s Fourth avenue.
 Sojoumlng and visiting brethem are cordially invited to meet with US.
 By order of tho W. M ,ioorgc Howard, Secretary.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-10
Steam ,r Petrol.

The steamer Peirel will sail on the fol- lowing schedule: Will arrive from Halnes Mission, Mondays, WednesdayS and ttl- days. at 10 a. m.; leave same day for H Ines attp.m The above change Is made owing to business engagements at Halnes and Pyramid Hrbor For any in- formation In regards to towing, frelgh,s or passengers rates, apply 10 Blshopriek x Shoems Ike, Broadway. Phtne ITS.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-10
Now Goods

A Aswell up-to- late line of goods arrived on the Cottage City for the American rallors, o-o-St
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-10

New Lace Curtains at E. R, Peoples.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-10

Fresh taffy daily at the Boss Bakery.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-10

New Wall Paper, 1902 patterns, Peoples.
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Belle of Lexiugton whlskey-eight years old-just out Of government bond. and Thrco Grown Diamond Malt Whis- key-strlctiy pure-at the Seattle Saloon.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-10

For good laying hens. go to Bosw0rth X Aggers. They have them in any quantl- ty, BroadwayInear Sixth avenue.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-10

The finest porcelain bath tubs at the Principal barbershop. Opposite ths Board of Trade.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-10

Hotel Leland SiJ, and Ave. Phone Red 37oI. Only three blocks from depot and wharf. Rates soc 7sc and ST %. C.. T. Olds. Seattle, Wash.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-10

Fresh oysters at the Pack Train Res taurant.
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Difficulty Fighting

run UP through the stack now used for
water service. with fifty-foot section
Of hose connection on each floor.
Under the Supreme Court room It was
suggested that three inch pipe from
the Davidson pump should be run to the
air shaft. with branch to the east front
with proper outlets and connections.
The course Of the three-inch supply pipe
should be changed SO as to run from
the bottom Of the Supreme Court eleva-
tor to and under the electric storeroom
into the elevator shaft, the standpipe to
vator shaft with proper two-and- one half
inch outlet, and with a fifty-foot section
Of hose on each of the first four floors
and a hundred foot section on the fifth
floor.
These gentlemen found that on the
House side of the basement there were
two pumps which could be used for fire
service. and they suggested that a three
inch pipe be run from those pumps up
the coal passage, with hundred foot
folding room, thence through the main
aisle Of the folding room to the crypt
and from the crypt to the elevator shaft.
They suggested that before entering the
crypt an outlet with a ffty-foot section
of hose should be established. Then
this three-inch pipe should branch east
ward from the main aisle. they said. and
another outlet. with fifty-fcot hose
should be made before entering the ele-
Vator shaft. Also, they said siamese
connection should be made at the main
aisle. and the supply pipe should then
De run up to the southwest corner of the
elevator shaft, with a ffty-foot hose
connection on each Of the first four
floors and bundred-fcot connection on
the fifth floor.
For the protection of the house proper
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hey than into any other building in the
world.
Every American learns in school that
the abbey was built by Edward the Con-
fessor and thereafter associates it with
him, and it is seldom, nowadays, that
anything is written about the other in
teresting old church which occupied the
site of the abbey centuries before the
pious King came to the throne. This
was the Abbey Church of st. Peter,
which was built by Sebert about a. d.
GIG, at the time when the site OF the
present abbey was an island. At that
time Father Thames, instead of flowing
along placidly between the walls of the
embankment as he does today, spread
himself over acres of marshy land on
each side and encircled a sandy mound
which was known in those days as
'Thorney Island" That mound now
supports the walls of the historic alb
hey and it attracted the early Saxon
King as a good place to build fame. )"
So he began the great temple, whicii he
dedicated Ito the honor OF God and St.
Peter"
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And. n many respects, the very archi-
lecture of the pile would render i'm
mensely difficult any fire work therein.
Little Could Be Done.
Located as 1t is, and approached as 1t
IS. and having, as 1t does. those ter
races on the west front. human in
genuity would be taxed to get fire
engine within operating distance of the
west front were that facade to take
fire. Derriclis and skids and engineer
ing genius might, however, get piece
OF apparatus there but no sort Of
genius whatever. could, as conditions ut
present are, make that apparatus ef-
fectiye from such coign. And that
for the simple reason that there are
no fire plugs anywhere in the vicinity.
So in the event OF confagratior upon
that side of the Capitol the best that
the best fire department could do would
be to station engines at the far AWAY
plugs down on First Street and on Cap
itol Streets, and stretch long, uncer-
tain line OF hose over the streets and
over the grounds and through the cor
ridors, hundreds and hundreds Of yards,
to the point OF attack. Which plan,
though the best available, would be very
weak. both because the long and winding
hose would be uncertain, and the ex-
trerne elevation Of the building would
put upon the engines below a demand
for pressure which they would find 1t
difficult to meet.
Recently, Mr.. Elliott Woods, superin
tendent OF the Capitol, requested Assist
ant Fire Chief Belt and Fire Marshal
Bieber to go through the building and
suggest what should be done for its bet
ter protection against the possibility OF
FIRE.
These two gentlemen, together with
the chief electrician, Mr.. C. p. GLEN,
made the tour, as asked. and found that
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destroyed by fire. The thick walls and
the marble and stone. of which it is
constructed would prove very nearly
ireproof under any circumstances. Still,
ireproof buildings have burned.
But the great danger lies in the pos
sibility of the destruction of its con-
tents. Many OF the rooms are filed with
papers Of priceless value. and as inflam-
mable as they are valuable. Also there
are paintings and pieces of furniture
and such things whose loss would not
be repaired, and which would readily
fall before an attack by flame.
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OOME CURIOUS FEATURES OF THE PREPARATIONS
y EOR The CORONATION OE I4E KING OF ENGLAND

he returned, whereupon he made off in
the direction of the new church.
He hardly had disappeared when the
waiting fisherman saw sight that made
him wonder If he were wide awake. Ev-
cry window of the dark building sud
denly became bright with a brightness
such as its frightened beholder never
had seen before, and then TO his ears
there came the sound of sweet voices
away almost Immediately, when the fg-
ure in the mantle reappeared and, step
ping into the boat again, asked to be
set on the shore from which he had
come On the way over the fisherman
noticed with awe that above his passen-
gers head there foated halo and when
the shore was reached he fell on his
knees and begged to know his identity.
Il am st. Peter. who bears the keys"
the stranger replied. land l have bless
ed my church Then he disappeared.
bidding the boatman to return TO his
fishing, which he did, and. like those Of
the disciples. his nets could hardly con-
tain the fishes that entered them. Filled
with gratitude. uext morning, he took
fine salmon and laid it at the church
door as an offering. The act established
4 custom, and for years afterward fish
were offered up daily on the high altar.
one may find MIR. ana Mrs. Bradley Mar
tin, with Lord and Lady Craven and
Mrs. Sherman installed at and > Ches-
terfield Gardens. This has always been
very favorite locality; the houses are
very fine, and no more desirable part
OF London could be found to live in.
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Fire Might Sweep Through Its Lower Rooms
and Corridors and Destroy Papers and
Documents of Priceless VaIue-The Build
ing Now Practically at the Mercy of the
Flames Save for the Protection Afforded
by Its Own Construction-Tardy Steps
Being Taken to Remedy the Situation

The Capitol on fire! Have you ever
pictured to yourself such thing. No
probably not. To very few of the hun
dreds Of thousands of people who have
looked upon the stately pile has such
an idea ever come. One would as soon
fancy the Rock of Gibraltar ablaze.
Yet the thing is possible. Aye, it is
very possible-as is indicated by the re-
cent report of Chief Engineer Dutton,
recommending the installation of GER
tain fre-hghting apparatus in the big
building, and there are those who say
that unless precautions are taken, one
of the most destructive confiagrations in
the history of this country will sooner
or later come to pass on the crest of the
hill which rises at the far end of the
Avenue.
AS 1t is now. the big building has no
protection against fire further than the
protection afforded by its construction.
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room, and. after vain effort to subdue
them had been made, the fire depart
ment was summoned.
The firemen who were so called, found
in a very short time they were unable
to compete with the fire, and a second
alarm was sent in. and finally, after
nearly six hours. the conflagration was
extinguished. The loss, when figured
up. reached the astonishing figure of
s3i 200.
Menace to Priceless Papers.
1t is not believed by the authorities
that the great building itself could be
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conditions such as above described ex-
listed. Wherefore they suggested first
and foremost that three-inch pipe be
run through the Senate terrace to con-
meet with the west and north terraces,
and to have no less than five outlets, as
follows: Two between the bend and the
entrance to the pump room, one at the
bend, one at the paint room and another
at the paint shop.
They suggested that the standpipes
should be fed from the electric light
pumps--of which there are four In the
Senate basement ilreroom-and the con-
nections be of standard fire department
thread, with not less than hundred
feet of hose. These things, they thought,
would insure ample protection to the
Senate book room, which is now with
out any protection at all. For the pro-
lection of the Senate wing proper. 1t was
urged that three-inch standpipe be
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very lively fire. Then, fourteen months
later. another fire occurred in the same
room. and lasted for two hours and a
quarter.
In 1894 fire started in the basement
under the Senate wing, and was not sub
dued in much less than an hour, and in
1897 there was another small blaze in
the basement.
but on November 6. 1898. one that was
serious occurred. In the afternoon Of
that day flames were discovered in the
basement under the Supreme Court
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1t wassuggested that three-inch pipe
be run from one OF the house pumps III
| the coal passage to the stock. thence tC
the roof, with the proper outlets, and
a hundred feet Of hose connection be es-
tablished on each of the three floors.
There should be. It was said. three
outlets in the south terrace and two
outlets in the west terrace, with proper
hose connections corresponding with the
Senate wing.
Such a system would, 1t was stated
reduce the time of the department in
getting into service to a minimum in a
great many instances. The firemen
when called. would, instead OF leading
long lines of hose through the corridors
and down and up the different stairways
tenn and the different appliances recon-
mended.
Signal Bells and Fire Alarms.
1t was also suggested that signal
bell should be located in each one of the
DuIlpTOOIlS, Will dH tuhbNldlol W Nti IL
the engineers to start up the pump IN
case OF need, and that three fire-alarm
boxes be erected, as follows: One in
the Senate wing, one in the rotunda,
and one in the House wing; and that
instantaneous fre-alarm boxes be To-
Gated in different parts Of the building
and connected to these boxes.
In suggesting this, attention was in
vited to the fact that the nearest fire
alarm box to the Capitol is now located
on New Jersey Avenue, between b and
C Streets southeast. To use that box
would result in the loss of valuable
time, as the companies responding
would proceed to it. good distance from
the desired point and in different di-
rection.
Four 25-gallon hand chemical engines
The Washington times., 1902-06-22

Imagine body of gentlemen. the
most venerable and illustrious peers
in England, all clad in silk knicker-
bockers, day after day forming pro-
cessiOn, the lord chancellor leading off
in regalia of black and gold, carrying
the royal mace and the purse with the
great seal of England. Such was the
court of claims which held sessions for
six months in the stuffy little room in
Whitehall to settle such questions as
who should carry the Kings golden
spurs; who walk before, bearing a white
rod, and who should find a glove for
the Kings right hand.
1t took the Duke of Norfolk, Eng
lands premier duke. one week search
ing through the archives OF the her
AIDS college to find out whether the
lord mayor was to carry a mace or a
scepter. Another week was spent by
King Edward himself in looking up
precedents to determine whether the
lord of the manor of Addington should
be allowed "to find man on corona
tion day to make in the Kings kitchen
mess of geroni."
When all these details had been set
tied the King turned his mind to the
matter of invitations and he personally
made out the entire list.
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Intermingled with the story of the
building of the first abbey there is pic
turesque old legend that seldom is heard
of. The fable runs that one night soon
after the church was finished fisher
man who was just putting out to drop
his nets was called by a stranger wrap
over to Thorney Island. Once there, the
unknown told the oarsman to wait until
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should be. It was urged, conveniently
located, and a 3-gallon chemical fire ex-
tinguisher placed in each of the com
mittee rooms. with about eight twenty
feet of hose attached to each, and eight
5-gallon galvanized>ir buckets. There
should also be distributed throughout
the building. 1t was said, twelve fire de-
partment pickaxes. six pounds to the AK,
and twelve ceiling hooks of to 8-foot
lengths. These appliances would be
ample in the event of small fire and
would suffice to keep in check a large
one until the arrival of the fire depart
ment.
In conclusion it was suggested that
two experienced men be appointed to
look after the appliances and see that
they were always ready, and to perform
The duties required CT fremen.
Nothing of this sort has been done at
the Capitol, and while the recommcnda-
tlons will probably be adopted In time,
they, up to the present, serve only TO
emphasize the helplessness of the big
building, and tell a story which says
in effect that the great pile. solid as 1t
looks. and impervious as 1t seems to
flames. is By no means free of menace
by flames.
Past Fires in the Building.
Indeed. there have been many fires
in the Capitol-some of them involving
b,avy loeces In 1877 in February q
confiagration started in the storeroom
of the House wing, and for more than
TWO hours withstood all efforts on the
part of the fire department to subduc
It. Fortunately, however. the flames
we're confined to that room, and no very
great damage was done.
Again. early in 1851, flames flared up
in the House folding room, and there
was therein for more than an hour a
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1t would not be out of place just at
this time to recall some of the most in
teresting of the events that have crowd
ed more history into Westminster Alb
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-10
MCPEHEAD THE MECCA.

The Teachers Assembly will meet to-
night at the Atlantic Hotel in More
head City. Already quite a number Of
visitors have gone down and today the
educational leaders from all sections OF
the State will gather there to be present
at the opening session tonight. Moreheac
for this week is the Mecca of the teach
ers ard other educators.
The Assembly has from the first ex-
ercised stimulating influence upon the
educational thought and progress of TIE
State. At no time in its history has the
Assembly held a meeting under such
bright auspices as this year. 1t has been
sowing good seed during all these years
1t has heretofore seen the results in new
educational institutions and enlarged at
tendance upon the public schools. This
year tie Assembly meets in the midst
of the nc st gracious and widespread ed
ucatioral revival in the history of the
commOnWcalth-the ripening grain of the
sowing of the Teachers Assembly.