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CITY CLUB MEMORIAL MEETING.

The City Club VIII hold memorial meeting IN
honor o. Nj. Hewitt, WHO one Of its vice pres
3certs CT January =. a. s o'cIock = Ex-FEesi-
dent Cleveland. Mayor Low, Bishop PETER and
wheeler =. Peckharr VIII deliver addresses.
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Highest temperature yesterday 20 degrees: lowest. H.
average Is average corresponding DATE OF last
co. average Cor corresponding Of last tyenty-ovs
years 30
Local forecast-Fair warmer today Wednesday. fair
variable winds. becoming southEsst-
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cHuRcH's CROWN SEIZED FOR DUTY

New-Bedford. Mass. Jan 1s.-Custous officials
have seized in Fail River a crown belonging TO the
Portuguese church, in that city, on the ground
that it vas smuggled. The Portuguese o. both
FAN River and his city are considerably disturbed,
as 1t is held that the crown is part OF reLs1ous
paraphernaIia and therefore not du1table.
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]. ]. HILL TO BE HERE A WEEK.

James ]. Hill, president OF the Northern seeuri-
ties Company and the Great Northern Railway
Company, who arrived In this city Sunday from
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MARRIED.

Burnett's Cocoaine soothes the frrirated scalp,
moves dandrun gives a rich lustrs Hair.
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STORIES AsoUT Mr.. HEWITT.

The -'oId-tinerz around the City Hall told
plenty Of stories yesterday about Mr.. Hewitt.
One nieh, al Tanuauy Hall Mr. Hewitt then
q Congressman. was slated as chairman Of the
County Convention M. Hewitt was On his way up
stairs with John Kelly and said AIr. Kelly:
BY the way, NJ Kelly. don't know anything
e5ovt tae SLATE Who are going 10 be nominated
to-Eigat2"
Kelly began 70 go over the list. and finally re-
marked:
-Aac I guess Es'u put Billy Walsh in for county
clerk"
why" sa.e a-r. Hewitt. Walsh keeps q rum
shop re shouldn't Be nominated ed - =. 49,.
Ell ssld Aeily, gT-Lt,!y; "laL y r. GOES
when il comes 10 personal honesty, Walsh Is just
- honest man IS you or ne"
4 hope he's personally honest for don't think
much q lis bush Sc" said Nj Hewitt
Walsh was nominated
Edward L Carey q Seventh Ward coal dealer
and an ardent syEapathlzer with the Fenian move
nent il Ireland. headed delegation 10 the City
Hall CT the Saturday before ST Pstricks Day.
which fen that year or Monday. Carey was
SHARP. outkpoken man and always drove straight
20 lhe point WITHOUT waste OF words.
.AIr Mayer" said ne 10 ar. Hewitt, who on that
Cay was not feeling particularly well we are
the 1nen that elected you, and we've come 70 re
mind YOU that Monday Is the 18th OF March We
have come 70 ask you TO fly the Irish flag from the
CRY Hall or 81 Patricks Day We think this IS
rElg reasonable and proper az We are tAs IaeA
that elected you"
.'oh, 50 you are the men that elected me are
yeu2 And you want me e fly The IRISH nag: do
you2' SAID the Mayor. cololy Wei want to
say 10 you that won I 90 aiming OF lhs A4ho-
carey and dis colleagues went away boiling mad
BIZ afterWard they admitted that II Carey had
not been 50 Dompous ana uhelF.gHiall- ti.e 49,
greater consideration
Or the same afternoon Of the Carey Irish tag
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For Il United states Canada and Mexico
outsi6e OF TIE soroughs OF Manhattan and The Rronx
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O. the same afternoon Of the Carey Irish Gag
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-09-07
Turks Burn Villages.

Sofia, Bulgaria, Sept. 7.--The revolution.
AIRY officers received information today that
the Turks burned or otherwise destroyed
nearly all the villages in the district Of
Kastoria, near the Greek frontier. The
villages in that district were the largest in
Macedonia, each having from 1000 to
5000 inhabitants.
Among the largest burned were Zaga-
roichna, Kenomladi, Mokrcnt and Kosi~
nclz. Altogether about IS villages in that
part Of Macedonia have been destroyed.
1t is said that 800 women and children,
fugitives from Zagarotchina went to the
Turkish commander Of the district to seek
assistance and protection from Bashi Ba-
2ouks. The commander promised them
protection, but when the fugitiyes left the
Bashi Bazouks pursued, outraged and
killed many Of the women and children.
The Turks have concentrated 1900 SOL
dicrs in the Kastoria district, who are
openly burning villages.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-09-07
PENCIL PUSHERS
ARE COMING IN
HAD A BIG TIME DOWN AT THE
PARK. WHERE A BUSINESS
SESSION WAS HELD.
ALL HIGHLY DELIGHTED
Outing Hugely Enjoyed by the Montana
HIGHLY DELIGHTED
Outing Hugely Enjoyed by the Montana
Press Association and Their
Wives and Friends.

After the enjoyable session Of the Mon
tana State Press association at Mammoth
Hot Springs. Yellowstone National park,
part OF the Western Montana delegation
reached home today.
On the Northern Pacific train arriving
At II: 80 this morning came W W.
lhecly, the reelected president of the
association, Charles Schwartz, K. X. Xii.
roy and K. -. Strong, all Of Butte. Miss
Kathryn Evans and Miss Edna Waterbury,
both oi Anaconda, who were guests OF the
association, also arrived on that train.
All were delighted with the trip and
with the meeting. Very little business
was accomplished the members having de-
ciicd 10 make the meeting one OF enjoy
mcnt. Thirteen members of the associa.
ton are still il the park. having remained
to make the usual park trip.
Business Session.
The entire party reached Mammoth Hot
Springs hotel at y. III. Saturday. Soon
after that the business session was held
w. w. Chccly was reelected president
and Walter Aiiken Of the Livingston En-
terprise was reelected secretary.
The other new officers are as follows:
First vice presIuent. L. J. Dobcll of the
Helena Independent; second vice prcsi-
dent, Major w. w. Anderson Of the Boze-
man Ayant- Courier third vice president,
X. X. klroy of the Butte Revcilc; his
torian, Ira Cole Of the Forsyth Times
The following new members were elect
ed: Jcrc Murphy of the Butte Inter
Mountain, Albert Hawkins Of the Montana
Daily Record, X. d. Strong Of the Butte
lat. ~.
ingsioon Enterprise, j. G. Conkcy of the
Stcvcnsvlle Register and A. A. Campbell
of the Montana Daily Record. Three
honorary members, w. G. Conrad Of Great
Falls and Harry Gallwey and Charles M.
Schwartz Of Butte were elected
Walter Anderson Of the Red Lodve
picket was Endorsed for reapponimcnt az
postmaster Of Red Lodge. A. NJ. Alder.
son OF the Livingston Post was made chair
man OF q committee, with authority TO ap-
point the additional members thereof 10
compile the IDEAS Of the publishers of the
state on the manner Of handling foreign
advertising. This committees rcport.
which will he submitted n year hence. il
expected 10 be the most important matter
that has been discussed at any meeting in
recent years
.'"'''' W many ibuTteSleS eX-
tended by the railroads and the transporta-
tion company resolutions warmly thank
ing these companies were adopted
There was a delightful ball at the hotel
Saturday evening. Sunday was spent visit.
my scenes OF interest about the Mammoth
not Springs. Major Pitcher and the Off
GERS and soldiers at Fort Yellowstone cx-
tended many kindly courtesics to the Wis.
itors.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-09-07
TURKS BURN AND
DESTROY VILLAGES
OUTRAGES REPORTED ON EVERY
HAND, WHILE THE AUTHoRl-
TIES DO NOTHING.
SAY WAR is INEVITABLE
Corsu's Think Turkey Is on the Eve OF
a Breakup Reports
All Quiet in Beirut.
ny ASSnIIAIItn rRI,gG

Washington Sept The navy depart
mcnt today made public the following ca
blegram from Admiral Cotton regarding
the Turkish situation, dated Beirut Sep
tcmhcr 4
Vice consul shot At, but uninjurcd. The
Turkish officials have informed consul
thai four men have been placed under ar
rest 1t ~ suspected that they had at
tackled the vice consul | cahlcd Friday
afternoon 10 the American minister ut
Consiantinoplc the arrivel of the United
States squadron. Tie American minister
has nothing 10 communicate. have
strengthened the American representatives
position by pronounced recognition The
companicd me on my call on the Turkish
governor and the Turkish general and were
presented during their call OIL board the
Brooklyn. The Turkish officials are very
cordial. The Turkish admiral is here. The
following Turkish ships are Dnc small
gunboat, one armorcd cruiser. Usual
couricsies exchanged. Have conferred
with the consul freely. will confer vita
other prominent American citizens Sun
day and next day. shall require a full
statement in writing OF the situation at
Beirut The presence OF the hemrican
squadron inspires feeling of security in
all foreigners and Christians
tSignedD COTTON"
The cablcgram has been communicated
10 the president and TO the state depart
mcn,. but no instructions have been sent
10 Admiral Cotton.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-09-07
MAILS A TOMATO CAN
Eastern Crank Sends Queer Article
Through Postoffice.

Assistant Postmaster Newcomb ycster-
day displayed to visitors at the BROOKLYN
poStnliicc one OF the most curious packages
OF mail matter ever known TO be han
died by that department. 1t was common
tomato can, with the lid cut out in The
usual style, the sides covered with news
paper clippings and with neat piece of
white paper pasted over the top, with the
address "Mr. Roy Holland 100 Carleton
street, brooklyn" written in a girlish
hand six onc-cent stamps are also on the
address side, with the postofiice request
for six cents due"
The original paper covering of the can
had been removed and the clippings neatly
pasted around it. The clippings are the
most remarkable part of the peculiar pack
age. Among them are some entitled "rhe
man who scrambles for money alone is
failure" "a Busy Man" "Bugvile Life"
The distinguishing features OF platonic
love is that, while it sometimes leads, lust
as other loves do, to the gates of paradise.
1t closes it there hopclessly in the faces OF
its victims"
The inside of the can is also decorated
with such remarks as "rake your choice"
zone result" "rhc dissipation of Brook
lyn,' The favored few" "The high roll
ers,' The reflection of spinstcr,' DE-
cidedly different"
On the inside of the lid is pasted piece
of paper with the name "Roy," and on the
bottom is the name Eva. A white tassel
suspended by silk cord from hole in
the margin about the top of the can is
supposed to be an evidence of the sender's
sense of the esthetic.
The can is held for claimant, there be-
ing no Carleton street in Brooklya.---Mew
York Sun.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-09-07
With Brittle, Shape|ess.
DisCo|ored Nails,
As Well as Roughness and
Redness.
One Night Treatment with Cuti-
Cura, the Great Skin Cure.

Soak the hands on retiring in strong,
hot, creamy lather OF Cuticura Soap.
Dry and anoint freely with Cuticura
Ointment, the great skin cure and purest
Of emollients. Wear, during the night,
old, loose kid gloves, or bandage lightly
In old, soft cotton or linen. For red,
rough and chapped hands, dry, assured,
itching, feverish palms, with brittle,
shapeless nails and painful finger ends,
this treatment is simply wonderful, FREE
quently curing in a single application.
Complete local and constitutional
treatment for every humour of the
skin, scalp and blood, with loss Of hair,
may now be had for one dollar. Bathe
with hot water and Cuticura Soap, to
cleanse the surface Of crusts and scales,
and soften the thickcned cuticle. Dry,
without hard rubbing, and apply Cuti-
cura Ointment freely, to allay itching,
irritation and Inflammation, and soothe
and heal, and lastly, take the Cuticura
Resolvent, to cool and cleanse the blood.
This treatment affords instant relief,
permits rest and sleep in the severest
forms OF Eczema and other itching,
burning and scaly humours, and points
to a speedy, permanent and economical
cure OF torturing, disfgurjng humours,
from pimples to Scrofula, from infancy
to age, when all other remedies and the
best physicians fail.
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sfsD ss So.sss % SoanSsa %v
1ss: Ras: ehi2 Ss2B e; s,'9siss
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-09-07
CALLS ON THE EDUCATORS
Sedden Wants to Confer in Regard TO
Rhodes Scholarships.

ny ASSOCIATED PRESS.
New York, Sept An educational
conference has been convened by Premier
Seddon to meet Dr. parkin, the repre-
sentative Of the Cecil Rhodes fund says
a Times dispatch from Wellington, NJ T..
He considers the arrangements for sc.
Letting New Zealand scholars salts
factory.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-09-07
Particular.

Mr.. Con Sect suppose Pm what you
might call a gay Lotharo, Miss Pepprcy.
Miss Pcpprcy--Indced?
Mr.. Con Seet-Yes, I'm attentive to a
number of girls, but | am not engaged to
any particular one.
Miss Pepprey-Naturally, for how could
she be engaged to you if she were ?--Phila-
delphia.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-09-07
On the Eve of Catastrophe.

The terrible accounts received regarding
the conduct Of the Turkish troops have not
surprised European circles here, but many
who have hitherto been optimistic in their
views now accept the prevailing belief that
Turkey is on the eve of a catastrophe.
A consular dispatch from Saonica says
that according 10 authentic information
the insurreciiOn in the district Of Monaslir
has been practically stamped out. Volun-
tcers assisted the regular troops in the
work Of repression, which is said to have
been carried out with sanguinary ruthless
ness, the object of the Turks being appar-
emily to cxtcrminatc not only the Bulga-
rian inhabitants, but all the Christians of
whatever nationality.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-09-07
CONTRACTOR GOLDIE is DEAD
Erected Buildings at Chicago and Omaha
Expositons.
nv ASSOCIATED PRESS.

h HI No0V0 M TFFof,
Chicago Sept William Goldie is
dead AT his home aged ~.
The company OF which he is the
head erected a number Of buildings At
The Worlds fair grounds, Buffalo, and
Omaha exposition, and has contrasts TO
erect $a,ooo,ooo worth at the Louisiana
Purchase exposition.
Mr.. Goldic served in an Illinois infantry
regiment during the civil war.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-09-07
IURlST MAY LOSE ARM
Judge Sutherland Accidentally Shot
While on a Hunt.

Rochester, N. Y, Sept. 7.--county
Judge Arthur L. Sutherland Of Monroe
county, is reported to have been accident
ally shot while duck hunting on Stony
Lake, Canada A charge OF shot acci-
dcntally discharged from his companions
gun made a serious wound in the forearm
which may have to be amputatcd.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-09-07
To Head us or.

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.
London, Sept. 7.1be Daily Mail appeals
this morning for the formation OF British
syndicate to forcs'all the attempts OF an
American company TO buy up all the Dorset.
shire and Devonshirc "ball clay" mines, with
a view to obtaining control of the British
uOttery trade.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-09-07
A $4,000 Fire.

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS
Burlington, Iowa, Sept. 7-Thc Paris store
was Rutted by fire today and smoke and water
damaged adjacent stocks Loss, $4,000.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-09-07
-.l.I-
'tTr ~
War Inevitable.
ny ASSOCIATED PRESS

III A''p' lAI III lNfDot
Constantinople. Sept. War between
Turkey and Bulgaria is now regarded here
rs inevitable II is even believed that the
outbreak Of hostiliiies will occur before
the end Of September. when the reinforce
mcnts from Asia will have been concen-
traied in Macedonia and in the vilayct
OF hdrlanoplc.
1t is no, thought there will be an for
NAL declaration OF war in view OF Bull
garia's vassal status, but that some from
tier incident will prccipitatc hoslilities..
The Bulgarians and Maccdonians rcsid-
ing in Gonstantinopc are in terror OF mas
sacrc. A large number Of them were ar
rested few days ago, as preventative
measure" and they have not yet been re-
leased. The fear Of massacre is prob
ably exaggerated. although, IN view Of
the present excited state Of Mussalman
feeling, an insignificant incident might per-
haps lead 10 "A massacre.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-28
A Blessed Rain.

This mornings torrential rain may have
been decidedly unpleasant for those who
CHANGED to be caught out of doors when 1t
whose streets have been for nearly a week
in a deplorable condition. Ever since the
hard freezing weather of last week mod
Grated and the snow began to melt the
pavements have been foul beyond descrip-
tion. Some Of the principal thoroughfares
have been "squeegeed" and swept when
dry, but others have been sadly neglected
west streets cakes Of Ice have caught and
held debris and dirt until the city has been
unnt for the eyes of residents, not to speak
OF visitors. These conditions must have
had bad effect upon the public health.
for the filth thus permitted to lie In the
cutters and on drying to blow Into the
houses and to be breathed into the lungs
OF coughs and the widely prevalent grip. A
little more enterprise on the part Of the
street cleaners, despite the presence of a
few hundred square yards of Ice In the
cutters hero ana there about town. would
have prevented much II not all OF this bad
state OF affairs. Today.s rain came, there
fore. a blessing. a sharp reminder by
nature Of the neglect by official man of his
duties and perhaps preventive Of q
further spread Of the noxious elements
which have been nursed by the slime-cov.
cred pavements and the ice-choked gut
tiers for a week past.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-28

Judge Parker is q democrat and worthy Of
democratic support for the presidency. II
the report Is favorable, Judge Parker Will
have Mr.. Bryan's consent to 80 on with his
campaign. II the report Is unfavorable MI.
Bryan win probably expect Judge Parker to
abandon his political aspirations and call
Off the friends who are booming him for
next years prize. This Is Jacksonian to
degree, and should satisfy those people who
now and then sigh for IAN hour OF Old
Hickory"
Mr.. Bryan seems to be certain that the
Kansas City platform still lives. He speaks
of the six millions of voters who supported
1t in 1900 as though they still stood In solid
columns behind 1t. But in that belief. II
that Is his belief, he is undoubtedly mis-
taken. There Is no such force today be-
hind any plank in that platform. He will
find out when the democratic national con-
vention meets next year, II not before, that
many Of the men who supported him with a
great show Of enthusiasm in 1900 were not
even then In sympathy with his policies,
and after the defeat of that year resolved
not to follow him further either as leader
or adviser. How many OF the six millions
continue under his influence Is a question.
Few eastern estimates place the figure
higher than one-fourth.
Mr.. Bryan says that ''the Kansas City
democrats will attend the national conven-
tion." Does that mean that he himself will
be there? He ought to go. Organism will
be under fire from the moment the fight be-
gins. Everything for which he stands will
be target for the reorganizers. and he
ought to be on hand to direct the maneu-
vers Of his side. But II he does attend. and
despite his best efforts. Judge Parker, or
Mr.. Hill, or Mr.. Olney. or Mr.. German, or
the much-hated Mr.. Cleveland is nominated
on platform which virtually repudiates
the Kansas City platform. then what will
he do? Bolt? Pursue the course adopted
by the gold democrats In 1895? Or will he
surrender with as good grace as possible,
and take the stump for the nominee?