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The colored American., 1903-12-12

Another Negro Convention has met
and adjourned declaring in favor OF
the organization of a Negro Party
The popularity of the action
of this gathering is shown in
the resolutions passed calling upon
members of the race in States where
they are disfranchised to meet Ell
masses to organize and petition theiI
respective legislatures for the passage
of laws to protect them against Ne
gro bawdy houses, run by Negro WON
en-, cocaine, whiskey and peonage
The brethren are evidently concerned
with a more serious problem than
the loss of their votes and their pit
eous appeal for help indicates they
have been caught in the quicksand.
1t was d Baptist brother who hay
ing joined the Episcopal Church add
ed to the litany when with pious unc
ton he prayed on retiring, From
twins, the Democratic party, the f1esf
and the devil, Good Lord, deliver u.s.
The colored American., 1903-12-12

The Place Matesherbes in Paris,
France, will soon change its name
and be known as the Place des Trois-
Dumas on account of the three stat
utes erected in honor of General Du-
mas, the grandfather, Alexander Du-
mas, the fathrer, and Alexander Dumas
the son. The General stands sword in
hand between the two celebrated writ
ers. These famous Negroes recall the
anecdote told of the author of Monte
Cristo, who when asked what his
father was, replied, ga mulatto,' And
your grandfather ga Negro" .'And
YOUR greatgrandfather? "A monkey.
The mother of the great writer was a
poor Negress of the Antilles, serv-
ant almost, slave as the origin of
the name -du-mas-meaning
"of the house."
One of the most prolific writers
of any age, his Negro origin was for
gotten in the admiration of his gen
ius. The SON was worthy of the
father, excelling him as a dramatist
His La Dame and Camelias" gave
him a seat in the Academy of the
Immortals. France knows no color
when her sons are great She judges
them by merit alone.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-12-26
ROBERT HoPPENRATH. RANCAER,
MAY DIE AS RESULT OF BALL
NOT MEANT FOR HIM.
FORT HARRISON SOLDIER
AND BARTENDER FIGh =
Colored Man Claims to Have Been
Beaten IN Gambling Game and in
Trouble With Bartender Acct
dentally Shoots Rancher.

Helena. Dec. s6.--Robert lloppenrath.
ranch hand, aged about ~, was acct
denially and perhaps fatally shot about
o'clock this morning in the Zanzibar sa-
loon on tlorc street J. O. Lewis, the
bartender III the saloon, who did the
shooting, is under arrest.
The bullet was fired FROM a AGO
calibrc pistol, the ball entering lioppcn-
rath's right breast
lloppenfath appears TO have been an in
noccnt spectator during the trouble be-
tween the bartender and Private John
Conthers OF B company from Fort Ilarri-
son.
The colorcd soldier had been gambling
III the rear OF the saloon aud complained
TO the bartender ne had been mistrcatcd
The bartender gave him rs cents and
told him 10 get out.
The soldier began to abuse Lewis and
the latter tried 10 strike him over the
head with pistol he drew from behind
the bar. Conihcrs ducked aud Lewis
dropped the weapon upon the bar II
went off, the bullet striking Iloppcnrail,
as stated.
All Of the parties were arrested and
the wounded man was hurried to hos
pital The wounded man is white man.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-12-26
Montana Boy Who Escaped
From Detective Is
Recaptured.
FATHER IS TO PAY
Said Col. Parker Will Make
Good Forgeries of
the Son.
SPECIAL TO rnn INTER MOUNTAIN.

Portland, Ore. Dec. a6.-Ihurlow w.
Parker, the alleged forger who escaped
from Detective John Day while being
brought back from Montana for trial, was
recap,ured at Condor, Ore. and is now
locked in the county Jail here. Sheriff
{. c. Johnson arrested him on tele-
graphic description. Parker says he left
the train at Arlington. wearing pair OF
overalls jumper. hat, shoes and stockings
and still wore these articles when he was
arrested. He walked 80 miles from Airing
ton to Condor, with the exception of three
miles he rode with rancher.
The story is revived that Col /. c.
Parker of Deer Lodge, Mont, will pay all
bad checks passed by his son, providing
the charges against him are withdrawn.
The checks amount to about 5000.
The prosecuting attorney of Multonamah
county declares there will be prosecution,
as he holds a forged check, which he will
use as a basis for prosecuting the accused.
He Indignantly denies that he will consent
to compounding felony.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-12-26
TWO SLIGHTLY HURT
FLhSHLlGHT CHEMICALS EXPLODE
IN BOARDING HOUSE OF
RED LION MINE.
SPECIAL 10 rmg INTER mouHrAra.

Philipsburg, Dec. a6.-While taking
ilashlight picture in the dining room OF
the boarding house at the mine in the Red
Lion district worked by the Milwaukee
Extraction company, last night, the chem.
icals used IN making the fash exploded,
injnring two men slightly.
George II. Savage, the manager Of the
company, who was taking the picture, re
ceiycd a deep cut in one hand, his thumb
being nearly torn off. piece Of tin, torn
from its fastening by the explosion struck
Charles Olson, who was sitting near, in
the tnigh, innicting painful wound. Word
was sent here for DR.. Patterson who
drove to Red Lion this morning and
dressed the wounds, returning this after
noon.
Serious results are not anticipated. At
first reports received here it was claimed
two men had been injured by a premature
explosion in a mine.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-12-26
HID IN A BATH ROOM
THERE WITNESS SAW ENVELOPE
EXCHANGED-GR RAPIDS
HEARING RESUMED.
BY ASSOCIATED rRESS,

Grand Rapids, Mich, Dee 26.--Thc
hearing of William +. Mcknight and Ex-
Senator George 4. Nichols on the charge
OF subornation Of perjury, at the first trial
Of Ex-City Attorney Salisbury for bribery
in connection with the water deal, began
today. Their examination promises to be
the most vigorously fought Of the entire
list Of water scandals.
Arthur S. Stowe, one Of the special
officers sworn to watch Witness Garman
during the trial of Salisbury, testified that
he saw many notes delivered to Garman.
Upon one occasion, when he was con
cealed in a bath room of Garmans room,
he saw Leonard, who is charged with hav-
ing aided in the alleged bribery, hand Car
man an envelope. He saw Garman open
the package and look at the money it con
tanned.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-12-26
BUT DESTINATION OF VESSELS AND
TROOPS THEY ARE TO CARRY
is KEPT A SECRET.
MORE MARINES ARE GOING
FOR PANAMA BATTALION
Preparations at Washington and Else
where Would Indicate That Gov
ernment Is Prepared for
Trouble on the lsthmus.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, ID. G.. Dec. a6-War de-
partmcnt officials admit that the trans
ports Mcclellan and Sumner at New
York, as well as the Sherman, Buford and
Crook at San Francisco, are being fitted
out for active service. The vessels at
New York have been in state of read
mess for several weeks, but so far no
calls have been made for them II is ex-
pected that one OF them will be utilized in
bringing to the United States. the artillery
troops now stationed near Havana and at
Santiago.
Orders have been issued for the dis
position during the Christmas holidays of
the United States war ships assembled off
Culebra The different squadrons have
been dispersed among the nearby ports on
the Porto Rican coast and the officers and
men will have one weeks holiday. The
vessels will reassemble off Cuebra early
in January for the winter maneuvers.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-12-26
FEDERAL COURT APPOiNTEES ONCE
MORE INVESTIGATE ALLEGED
THEFTS OF ORE.
MARSHAL LLOYD GOES AS
FAR AS THE MINE SHAFT
Heinze Officials Offer No Objection
to Inspection and the Party Goes
Down Without Marshal-May
Remain Several Hours.

At o'clock this afternoon the federal
court inspectors and surveyors, ap-
pointed to discover the extent Of the loot
ing OF Michael Dewitt claim ore by the
employees of i. A. Hcinze. again went
down into the property through the
Rarus shaft.
They were accompanied to the shaft
by United States Marshal Lloyd. who did
not go undcrround with them, as it was
not necessary. The Heinze officials in
tcrposed no objection to the inspectors
going down in the mine. 1t is the in
tcnton Of the party TO remain down
there several hours.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-12-26
INDIAN AGENT UNDER
BRIGHT lIMELIGHT
A. M. Anderson Is Said to Have Been in
..a.,e Queer Deals.
Rs .st,'.i"rED PRESS.


Washingto. =. e.. Dec. 26.-lndian
Inspector Jcs,ts is at the Colyille Indian
agency, Washington, investigating charges
against Indian agent A. NJ. Anderson.
The charges include alleged irregulari-
ties in vouchers executed some time ago.
There are number OF other charges,
including some growing out of religious
difficulties. The Indians in the Occur
d'Alene agency Idaho which is under the
same administration as the Colvilc
agency are regarded by the department
as being in need of but little supervision,
owing to their progressiveness and its
separation from Colville agency and the
appointment OF sub-agcnt there has been
urged.
1t is probable that government farmer
will be appointed to take charge at the
Occur d'Alene reservation.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-12-26
L F. LOREE GOES TO
ROCK ISLAND ROAD

New York, Dec. a6.--L L. Loree, president
of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad, will, on
January /, become president of the Rock
Island, succeeding William b. Leeds Mr..
Loree was chosen executive head Of the Rock
Island company which controls the Chicago,
Rock Island and Pacific railway system, at
recent meeting of the directors, when Mr..
Leeds rendered his resignation
The latter will continue as member OF the
Rock Island company's executive committee.
1t is known that Mr. Lorec was offered the
presidency of the Rock Island company some
months ago, but it was then denied that he
would leave the Baltimore & Ohio road.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-12-26
PLUCKY WOMAN AND
A BLAZING OIL
LAMP
Mrs. John Davies Averts
Conflagration by Prompt
Action.

Through the heroism of Mrs. John
Davies, residing on West Iron street,
Christmas night, serious accident if not
confagration, was averted.
Mrs. Davies was in the act OF arranging
a lace curtain at a window, and had a
coal oil lamp sitting on table nearby.
The lamp overturned and the oil poured
over the tablecloth and on the floor.
Mrs. Davies caught up the lamp before
the oil on the table became ignited and
passed through two outer rooms into the
yard, where she hurled the flaming torch
into the snow.
But for her presence of mind in catch
ing the lamp the house would have been
in flames in few moments and possibly
she herself would have been severely
burned.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-12-26
Denies in Particular Every
Charge Preferred
Against Him.
AL|B| IS HIS DEFENSE
Cravelle Seeks to Prove He
Was Not Where 1t Is
Said He Was.
srrcrAL To THE INrrR MOUNTAIN.

SPECIAL 'ro TIE iNTrR MOUNTAIN.
Helena, Dec. z6.-Thc defense in the
Gravelle case showed its hand for the
first time today when the trial of the
alleged dynamiter was resumed in Judge
Smiths court. Without his attorney
making the usual opening statement to the
jury, the accused took the stand and made
general denial of about every allegation
OF the state.
In short, it is the intention Of Leon La
Croix, counsel for the defense. to seek
to establish an alib for his client. 1t
is proposed to convince the jury Gravelle
was miles from the places claimed at the
time of the explosions of dynamite, the
finding of the explosives or the sending
OF the threatening letters.
Gravelle DeniaIs.
Gravclle denied making the confessions
alleged to have been made TO Myron
Shanks of Helena, to Jack Riordan, or
the conversation with Shanks' wife.
Gravelle had not concluded his direct
testimony when court adjourned at noon
and will probabaly be on the stand all
day.
The defense expects to finish its case
early next week.
Gravelle was fairly cool and collected
in giving his version OF his actions at the
time the state claims he was seeking to
blackmail the railroad company by threats
of blowing up the track with dynamite.
Gravelle said he was released from the
state penitentiary July 10, last. He de-
MED he was in Butte July II, the day the
first threatening letter is alleged to have
been mailed.
He says that on leaving the penitentiary
he went TO Anaconda. He remained there
until the afternoon OF the 18th, when he
went to Butte, thence to Helena, where
on the 18th he bought saddle and spurs
and started out to find 90 head of horses
he claimed to own which had wandered
from their range during his incarceration.
He went first to the northern part OF the
state, to the St. Mary's country.
He rode over a large part OF the coun-
try and OH October 6 was in Great Falls.
He stopped over night at Cascade but
denied that he purchased letter paper
from Luther Mills, the postmaster, as
claimed by the state, and wrote one of
the threatening letters to the Great
Northern road.
lie admitted writing letter at the
Therriault ranch, near Wolf creek, Oc-
tober 10, but said he wrote to friend
in Glasgow.
Still on Business.
1t will be recalled the state claims
threatening letter was written at this
place. He says he returned to Helena in
a few days, continuing to look for his
horses in the Cedar Hill country, a few
miles distant, and October I6 went to
Priests Pass. where he was arrested, Oc-
tober IS. He denied very emphatically
that he confessed to Myron Shanks about
trying to blacsinail the company. He
also denied Mrs. Shanks' testimony
about writing letter at the Shanks'
house and asking her how to spell the
words double monkey and "garri-
son." He also denied making any con-
fession to Jack Riordan, a fellow prisoner
in the county jail, as the latter testified.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-12-26
REWARD FOR THE WRECKERS
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

N5oVNTNT Ed TKE5S.
Columbus, O., Dec. 26.-General Super
intendcnt Ralph Peters of the Panhandle
railroad has offered reward of $1,000
for the arrest and conviction OF persons
who have attempted to wreck trains and
the bridge at Ellis station on the Mus
kingum river.
Several attempts have been made to
cause a wreck by stretching a wire across
the track, SO anchored that it will pull
down the bridge.
The purpose is not understood by "
railroad officials.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-12-26
FAIR WEATHER PROPHEsIED

Fair weather tonight and Sunday
cooler in the eastern portion of the state
tonight" is the forecast issued today by
Mr.. Wharton, the local weather prognosti-
Gator.
The day opened little hazy in the
city, but the sky cleared before noon and
the afternoon was as fair as could be
desired, and warm for this latitude. The
minimum temperature for the day was
is and at midday the mercury had risen
to 80
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-12-26
ANNUAL BALL BY ELKS

SPECIAL TO THE INTER MOUNTAIN.
Helena, Dec a6-The regular annual charity
ball of Helena lodge, No, 1913, B. r. o. T.,
will be given in the Auditorium, January I8,
1904. The local lodge today decided upon
that date.
This will be the seventh annual charity ball
given by the lodge The Elks have heretofore
been remarkably successful with their charity
balls realizing handsomely for the different
charitable institutions among which the money
is divided, and next years undertaking is not
expected to be an exception to the rule.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-12-26

has conceded to the United States au-
thoritics the cxtradition Of Charles kratz,
a former member Of the St. Louis city
council. wanted in that city on a charge Of
bribery in connection with street car fran
chise legislation
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-12-26
HELPED DEVELOP TONOPAH

salida, Colo, Dec. a6.-L. C. Dubois, a
prominent mining man, is dead of preu-
monia at his home in this city, aged as.
Mr.. Dubois was we'll known in mining cir
cles throughout the West and took lead
ing part in the development of Tonopa,
New. He was superintendent of mill at
Delamar, Idaho, for several years. A
widow and one child survive him.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-12-26
JAMES GORDON BENNETT
TO GIVE CITY A PARK
viii Lay Out New York Land in Memory
of His Father. %.

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.
New York, Dec. 26-Announcement is
made today of the purpose Of James Cor
don Bennett to lay out and adorn large
park to be dedicated to the public use
and pleasure in the memory of his father,
the founder of the Herald.
1t will lie between the boulevard Lafay-
ette and Broadway, north of I8ad street
and the lands now owned by Mr.. Bennett
will be devoted to this end.
Upon the highest elevation within its
bounds will be reared monument to
James Gordon Bennett, the elder ri.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-12-26
He Has Acce pted.

Baltimore, Md, Dec. a6.--Prcsident Loree
of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad admitted,
when seen today, that he had been chosen for
the presidency of the Rock Island railroad,
and that he had accepted and would enter
upon his duties at once. 1t is understood that
Vice President Murray will succeed President
Lorce as the official head Of the Baltimore 4
Ohio system. -.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-12-26
NO TROOPS WERE LANDED
Admiral Coghlan Says He Did Not
Invade Colombian Territory.

Washington, Dec. a6,--Thc following
cablcgram reached the navy department
from Rear Admiral Coghlan at Colon:
ATLANTA did not allow armed force in
Colombian territory at any time for any
purpose.
1.-TWO officers landed as usual with
swords at invitation OF Colombian gen
erals"
Admiral Coghlan also cablcd the depart
ment that he would proceed to Cartagcna
with his flagship, the Olympia, at daybrcak,
December 26, for the purpose Of bringing
Minister Beaupre to Colon, on his way to
the United States from Eogota on leave.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-12-26
TO FIGHT A DUEL
FRENCHMEN WILL CROSS SWORDS
AS RESULT OF ARGUMENT
OVER DREYFUS CASE.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Paris, Dew. ollowing a violent al
tercation over the Dreyfus case a duel
with swords will be fought tomorrow be-
tween Captain Levy of the Fifth regiment
Of engineers and Henry De Molroy,
leading anti-scmite.
M. De Molroys seconds include the
Baron dc Grand Clos Captain Lcvy's
seconds are Captain Mesnier, attached to
the ministry OF the war and Commandcntc
Meyer of the 22d regiment of artillery.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-12-26
EMPEROR WILLIAM is
UNABLE TO SEE BRYAN
Berlin Contingent Of Americans Call
Upon the Great Democrat
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Berlin, Dec. 26.--William j. Bryan was
entertained At luncheon today by Ambas-
sador Tower and called on Foreign Sec
rotary Richthofcn.
Emperor William has expressed regrets
at the fact that domestic Christmas fes-
tivitics will prevent him from receiving
Mr.. Bryan in audience.
About 100 Americans and distinguished
Germans were introduced to Mr.. Bryan
today at the reception given in his honor,
after which Mr.. Bryan took the night train
for Amsterdam.
He will sail for New York Wednesday
from Liverpool on board the White Star
line steamer Celtic.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-12-26
Marines s Goinn.

Annapolis, Md, Dec. 26.-A detachment
OF 81 men in charge of Capt. William Hop
kins and Lieutenant klgore. from the
naval academy marine barracks left here
today for Philadelphia to join the United
States ship Dixie for duty with the Pan
anna battalion.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-12-26
STOCKMEN NAME DELEGATES

Pierre, S. d., Dec. a6.-At the meeting of
the Missouri River Stockmen's association at
Fort Pierre, delegates selected to attend
the meeting of the National Livestock assoca.
ton at Portland, Ore, January IL, and each
member subscribed for stock in the ndepend.
ent packing concern.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-12-26
ANOTHER EXPLOSION
IN COLORADO
FIELDS
BY ASSOCIATED rRrss.

Victor, Colo, Dec a6.-An explosion
of dynamite near the Portland mine broke
windows in many houses in that vicinity
and sent many rocks crashing through
the roof Of the residence OF John IIebcf
No one was injured. The military have
been investigating the matter, but have
not learned anything Of the perpetrators
nor OF their object
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-12-26
HANGING BY A WIRE
FROM ROOF OF
BOX CAR
Believed ST. Joe Man Was
Murdered-- --BruiSeS
On Remains.
ny AssoclA1rn pnrss

St. Joseph. Mo-, Dee. s61he dead
body OF Phillip f. Wenz, secretary of the
Wenz Shoe company OF ST. Joseph. was
found hanging by wire from the roof OF
an empty box car in the railway yards here
today. Relatives think foul play possible,
as there were a number Of bruises upon
his body. lie was prominent.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-12-26
White MAN KILLED
AND FOUR BLACKS
WOUNDED
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Brownsville, Tenn, Dec. 26.-In an ex-
change of shots here over the settlement
Of few dollars, Tom Hollingshead white,
a young merchant, was shot through the
heart, and four negroes were seriously
wounded.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-12-26
Italy RECOGNIZES Panama.

Washington, d. G., Dec. 26.-Acting
Secretary Of State Loomis has been
notified by the Italian embassy that the
government of Italy has recognized the
new republic of Panama.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-12-26
President Diaz Grants the
Extradition of Mound
City Boodler.
AM MER|CA ASKS IT
Ambassador Powell Clay
ton Submitted the
Case to Diaz.
ny AssocIAii,y ppfss.

City OF Mexico, Dec. so.--Prcsident Diaz,
acting upon the request OF the American
ambassador, Powell Clayton, and upon
hearing the evidence submitted in the case,
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-12-26
FIFTEEN co DOWN
THREE DROWN, WHILE TWELVE ARE
RESCUED - DREDGE SINKS
IN BOSTON tARBOR.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Boston, Mass, Dec. a6.--Tllce men
were drowned today by the sinking of
drcdge in the channel between Deer
Island and Nixs Mate in Boston harbor.
Twelve others were rescued.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-12-26
THIRTY RESCUED BY A
TUG FROM CLYDE
STEAMER
Kiowa Rammed by Ad-
miral Dewey and Sinks
In Boston flarbor.

ny ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Boston, Mass, Dec 26.--The Clyde
steamer Kiowa, bound inward from Jack
sonville, Fla, and Charleston S. C.. was
rammed and sunk by the steamer Admiral
Dewey of the United Fruit company in
Boston harbor today. All on board the
Kiowa, numbering 80 persons, were res
cued by tug.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-12-26

]. l., CARROLL, grocer.
]. Il. SILVER deals III lime.
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