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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-02-12
TEMPERED JUSTICE WITH MERCY.

When Mr. Lincoln's death occurred
he had served a little more than a
month on his second term as presi-
dent, and was just beginning to see
the dawn of peace, the coming of
brighter days for the dark ones
through which he had passed. New
er had chief magistrate of the ma
ton faced graver responsibilities or
more perplexing questions, and yet
never was duty more fully or more
conscientiously performed. He
proved equal to the emergency. He
gave his strong mind and great heart
to the service of his country-just
always, but tempering that Justice
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-02-12

ing his nomination was received. He
read the message aloud, and then,
picking up his hat, arose and said:
Excuse me, gentlemen, but there is
little lady on Eighth street who has
some interest in this NATTER and he
hastily left the office to tell the news
to his wife.
lie next day committee from
the convention waited upon him at
his home to notify him Of his NOM
nation. AS it was known they were
coming, some of his friends had sent
him several hampers of wine, which
he returned with kindest words of
regard for the motive that prompt
ed the gift. At the close of the mott
fcation ceremony, Mr.. Lincoln had
his servant girl bring into the room
pitcher of water and several
glasses, which she placed on the cen
ter table, and then Mr.. Lincoln arose
and said:
"Gentlemen, we must pledge our
mutual hea1ths in the most healthy
beverage God ever gave to man. 1t
is the only beverage l have ever used
in my family, and [ cannot conscien-
tiously depart from it on this occa-
sion. 1t is pure Adams ale, from the
spring"
He took a tumbler from the table,
touched it to his lips, and the diff
ferent members of the committee
followed his example.
The election following the nomina-
ton resulted in his overwhelming
triumph. Long before his Inaugural
ton the southern states had seeded
and war was a certainty. When he
took his office as president he at
once began a vigorous attempt to
crush out the rebellion. The history
of that gigantic struggle is written
in blood. The foes of the union were
strong men and brave. Lincoln did
not live to see the end-the success
of his efforts. He saw the near ap-
proach, but before the final close of
the war came his eyes were sealed
in death.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-02-12

dents. He was president of the ma
ton during it's darkest hours, when
the passions of the north and south
were inflamed and criticism harsh.
but now that time has assuaged
party prejudice and tempered this
criticism, his true character and
worth stand forth. Eulogies almost
without number have been spoken
and written of him, but none, per-
haps. more expressive than this trib'
ute taken from the sermon of DR..
Gurley, who officiated at his fu-
neral in Washington, before the body
+ left the capital for its resting place
in the cemetery at Springfield,
ILL.,:
probably no man," said DR.. Cur
lev, "since the days of Washington,
was ever so deeply and firmly i'm
bedded in the hearts of the people
as Abraham lincoln. Nor was it
mistaken confidence and love. He de.
served it, deserved it all. He merited
it by his character, by his acts, and
by the tenor and tone and spirit OF
his life" FRANK DILDINE
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-02-12
SOLDIER AND POSTMASTER.

When the Black Hawk war with
the Indians broke out a company of
volunteers was raised in the vicinity
where he lived, and Lincoln enlisted
as a private. Two names were pro-
posed as captain, that of Lincoln and
a Mr.. Kirkpatrick. To decide which
should be chosen it was arranged
that the candidates were to stand
apart a short distance from the COM
pany, and the men were to go to the
one they preferred as captain. AL
most all of the men soon gathered
around Lincoln, and he was made
their commander. The company
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-02-12
ESTIMATE OF HIS WORTH.

The circumstances attending the
death of Abraham Lincoln, and the
fact that he was president during
the most trying ordeal through
which the nation has ever passed,
have undoubtedly had much to do
with endearing him to the people Of
the country, but that he was great
great in mind and heart and deeds
his life record shows. He had those
elements of character, sterling hon
esty, disinterested patriotism, and
love of human kind, that made him
so, and, with the exception of Wash
ington, perhaps, he was the best
loved and most popular of our presi-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-02-12

10 years of age, his father in the
meantime having moved to Spencer
county, Ind, and afterwards to Ma
con county, Ill. Before this young
Lincoln engaged in rafting on the
Ohio and Mississippi rivers, which he
followed for awhile. and then joined
his father in Illinois. There he Sc
cured a position as clerk in coun-
trv store. He followed this for
few years. still studying and reading
and rising, by his fair dealing ana
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-02-12

The pursuit, the final shooting and
the death of Booth, and the almost
successful attempt of another one of
the daring conspirators on the life
of Secretary Seward, together with
the arrest, trial, conviction and pun
ishment of the persons engaged in
this nefarious plot, are familiar to
every reader of the history of those
eVentful times,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-02-12
DEBATES WITH DOUGLAS.

From the very beginning of his po-
litical career he had taken strong
ground against the further extension
of slavery, and when in 1854 the dis
cussion of the question came up
prominently he took an active part
in the campaigns. His outspoken dec
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-02-12
NATIONS FIRST MARTYR.

How wildly memory recalls that
tragic event-the death of our first
martyred president! 1t was over a
third Of a century ago that the an
nouncement of it was flashed over
the wires and carried by word Of
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-02-12
SLAIN BY JOHN WILKES BOOTH.

That man was John Wilkes Booth,
known and recognized by the actors
and many persons in the audience
So sudden and unexpected was it
all that only the screams of Mrs.
Lincoln and Miss Harris a moment
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-02-12

doubt but that he had determined
on this long before the signing OF
the proclamation announcing it. tie
certainly desired it. Previous to his
nomination for the presidency, IN
1858, during his canvass for the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-02-12
EARLY POLITICAL CAREER.

In 1884, being then 25 years of age
he again became the WING candidate
for the state legislature, and was
elected. The capital of the state was
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-02-12
STRUGGLES WITH POVERTY.

Abraham Lincoln at his death had
attained the highest civil honor pos
sible in this nation. And yet how
humble his birth! That of none of
the presidents before him, with the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-02-12

In all his dealings with customers,
Lincoln was thoroughly honest. He
never misrepresented any article he
sold, and the patrons of the store
learned to rely implicitly upon his
truthfulness in everything that he
told them.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-02-12

HE browning act in the adj
ministration of Abraham
Lincoln as president of the
United States was the
emancipation of the slaves
of the south. There is no
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-02-12

pleasant ways, in the estimation of
the people.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-04
Mr.. LYNCH SAYS THINGS
ABOUT PAYING TAXES

Two thirds ol the names which ap.
pcarcd ON the petition presented hy Mr.
Allen, ihc Silver Bow member de-
clarcd, were ON the Deer Lodge man pay
roll and hc doubted thm they paid tncr
poll tax, although they claimed to be tax
payers.
Mr. Allen explained that II present Il
was necessary Tor persons living within
the territory coveted 10 travel 20 mites to
reach the county seat, II being necessary
20 go 10 Dillon or Divide M order to get
10 Butte. The Silver Bow county cunmis-
sioncrs had refused to construct q road
way Tor these people, and II WIS but right
they should be ~ the county they de-
sired.
Mr. Gagncr oi Deer Lodge rdiculcd n
petition presented by Mr.. Lynch against
the proposed change. lie declared there
were only 80 people living within tnc
strip, although the polltion containc 40
signatures, none OF whom he recognized
as residents of that section, but most ot
head county. Mr.. Lancaster tried to make
peace by advising the Silver Bow mem
bcrs 10 be liberal He declared that the
entire assessed valuation oi the stfip was
only Si5o,ooo and was nod worth quarrel
ing about.
Mr.. Dcmpstcr. Silver Bow. thought il
foolish 10 yield to the demands OF the pc
tliioncrs who favored division. He said
they made the claim that their tax levy
would be reduced If annexed Ia Deer
Lodge, but this the speaker thought was n
bad suggestion, as such precedent might
set other communities TO 'agitating a change
OF county lines simply for the purpose Of
securing lower taxes
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-04
ANOTHER ATTEMPT
Is TO BE MADE

By vote Of - 10 IS the bill was killed
by laying on the table, but another at
tempt is 10 be made by Mr. Allen 10 have
II considered by the house.
DR.. Miller's bill for the consolidation
OF the four clerkships Of the state boards
was iavorably reported, although Mr. Nor
rissey filed minority protest against il.
n bull by the same author reducing the
allowance Of sherilis for care of prisoners
from so to ~ cents day was indefinitely
postponed.
The following bills were introduced:
House Bill No. I68-By Ililgard. re-
quifing insurance companies 10 pay tax
upon excess premiums received over losses
paid.
House Bill No. I6g--By Teal, appro-
priating S25,ooo Tor the Orphans home.
House Hill No I7o-By Faust, relating
to duties Of county school superntendents
House Bill No I7I-By Faust. pertain
ing TO duties of superintendent Of public
instructions.
House Bill No. I72-By Appropriation
Committee, appropriaiing $I4I4 TO refund
TO Custer county land taxes returned
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-04
STENOGRAPHERS. HARD AT
WORK ON THE REPORT

The stenographers are hard at work
preparing the testimony, which will he
handed to Chairman Self by noon to-
morrow, when the committee will go into
executive session. 1t is assured that
there will be two reports, the minorit,
being supported by Stapleton and Demp~
ster, and it is almost certain that the
other seven members OF the committee
will recommend the impeachment Of
Judge Ha..ey.
Stapleton did not attend the morning
session of the committee. Several mem
bers of the house have been reprimandeI
by their associates for failure to appe ar
at roll call, but it is believed that when
the committee report is presented, prob
ably Friday morning, there will be a full
attendance. While the members may
reach their conclusions tomorrow, it is
hardly possible that the report will be
made until the next day. When il IS
presented immediate action will likely be
deferred, as the members propose holding
a conference at which the report and tes-
timony will be reviewed
County Attorney Peter Breen is here to-
day and it is reported he is consulting
with Heinze upon the prosecution of Jose
phine Wallace, the Harvey witness, who
was arrested after testifying against his
honor"
This case is one of the Henze pets the
United Copper president is greatly inter-
ested in. He summoned Breen to Helena
for orders, it is believed.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-04
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD
CHARACTER QUESTIONED

Chairman Self asked several questions
in connection with that notable gathering,
after which Clerk Hermindinger was re-
called. He presented the certificate" of
good character which he has prepared for
Judge Harney, and to which he had secured
the signatures OF number OF practitioners
of Harney's court. This unique document
was read TO the committee and made part
OF the proceedings. 1t thereby ccrtifes
that we have known the Honorable l.. w.
Harvey, judge OF Department | of the
district court of Silver Bow county. Mon
tana, for number of years, and have
practced before him, during his occupancy
of the position Of judge of said court that
from his disposition OF matters which we
have had occasion to present to him for his
judicial determination, we believe him TO
be a fearless, honest and upright judge,
and eminently fitted to perform the duties
of his Office; and we submit that, in our
opinion, it would be a great injustice to
him and contrary to the wishes OF large
majority of the citizens, authorities and
practitioners OF the bar of the court to
remove him from Office"
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-04
,$eciSive Vote Close, But
the Measure Is Still
a Dead One.
TALK PRO AND CON
Lynch Argues Against the
MeaSure-The LegiS-
lature Today.
SPECIAL 10 tnr iSrrn MorNruY.

Helena, Feb. r. Silver Bow was spared
slice of territory today which Deer
Lodge has been covcting Tor some time.
Aliens bill providing tor a segregation Of
small slip OF territory on the paciho
slope from little SILVER Bow was laid on
the table.
The committee on townships and coun-
ties sent the bill back 10 the house without
.~ommcndaiion aud Mr.. Lynch ul Silver
Bow presented q minority report. asking
that the matter be indefinitely postponed.
Urging support oi his report be- de-
clared Silver Bow was small enough that
II could not withstand any more .hcng
and the only people who wanted the strip
tackled onto Deer Lodge were Mr. Allen
and the men who worked tot nlm aud
who lived within the portion Affected
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-04

"reformers." The German .nsul has at
tempted unsuccessiuly TO obtain his re
lease. The prosecution of the seven
kwang 81 rebels arrested in this city. Jan
uary y, and whose apprehension led TO
the discovery of plans for simultaneous
rising here and at Canton, has been aban-
doncd on account of insufficient evidence.
When these men were t.ken into custody
they were found TO be IN possession of
banners and secret codes for communiea-
ting with tie fellow conspirators.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-04
HARNEY'S FATE
PENDING
All Evidence Is in and the
House Committee Will
Soon Report.
TESTIMONY TO-DAY
Certificate of Good Char
acter of His Honor
Presented.
WAS NOT TOO DRUNK
Attorney Thresher's Ver-
dict of Harney's
Condition.
WAS NOT Too drunk
Special TO THE INTER MOUNTAIN.

SPECIAL TO THE INTER MOUNTAIN.
Helena, Feb 4.-lIarneys fate is in the
hands Of the house committee. All the
evidence is in and as soon as a transcript
of the last two sessions has been pre-
pared by the stenographer the members
will prepare their report to the house.
Judge Harvey was recalled by his coun-
sell John W. Cotter, at this mornings ses-
sion, and interrogated further in connec-
ton with the famous Thornton hotel Incl
dent, when he alleges an attempt was made
10 bribe him. In answer 10 questions
which were put by his attorney and mem
bers of the committee he stated that
Charles Clark had threatened him that
night with impeachment il he refused to
make an affidavit that he had been given
money by Heinze for the Minnie Healy
decision. This is the point which Mr.. Cot
ter wanted TO bring out as basis for the
contention that impeachment was contem-
plated that far back
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-04
ATTORNEY THRESHER IS
PUT UPON THE STAND

b. s. Thresher, another Butte attorney
against whom disbarment proceedings are
now pending, was called, and testified that
he was one of the lawyers engaged in
the case of Hamilton vs. Chambers, dur.
ing the trial Of which, he declared, Judge
Harney was not intoxicated nor in any
way under the influence of liquor "suf-
ficiently to incapacitatc' him from acting
judicially
1t was also proposed to call former
Governor Robert L. Smith, Attorney J. l..
Wines and Mr.. Rddell, a plaintiff in a
case tried before Judge Harney in 1901,
all of whom it was stated by counsel
would testify that the court was sober at
all times. Owing TO unavoidable absence
the witnesses were not on hand
At the conclusion Of the testimony
Judge Harneys counsel were told that
further time could not be granted, nor
could more witnesses be heard unless
they were present, and accordingly the
case was closed as far as the evidence is
concerned
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-04
JEFF SAYS jim IS
F0UR-FLUSH|NG
ONCE MORE
If Corbett Wants to Fight
Let Him Make His De-
post Like a Man.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

Denver, Feb. 4.-The Post today re-
ceived the following telegram from James
J. Jefries;
Joplin, Mo-, Feb Al don't take any
stock in Jim Corbetts challenge and don't
care what he does. ! signifed to the
whole country that | was ready to fight
him and he refused to come to my terms.
As champion, | have perfect right to
dictate to him. If he is sincere let him
make deposit with the Denver Post and
] will pay some attention to him.
"(Sgned)
JAMES J. JEFFRIES,
champion of the World"
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-04
MUIRARIEFF WILL BE
AGAINST MOVEMENT
Russian Minister Will Fight
Scheme to Obtain a
Free Press.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

St. Petersburg, Feb. IN. Muirarien is
one Of those reactionary members OF tile
government who brought about the sup
preston Of the recent free press meeting
at which resolutions were TO be passed
demanding the same degree of liberty in
publications that prevails in other Eu-
ropean countries. He is understood TO
be bitterly opposed to granting any more
liberty to publications in Russia than is
now enjoyed He will work against the
present movement to obtain freedom Of
the press, as detailed in the Associated
Press dispatches yesterday.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-04
Three Dead; Many Hurt.
BY ASSOCIATED PR IS.

Milwaukee, Feb. flames Foley, truck
man; Andrew White and Edward Hogan
Of the Milwaukee fire department, are dead
and four other fremen are in critical
condition as a result Of inhaling flames at
plant last night. Captain Lancaster of
Engine company No. 3 is also prostrated
and is said to be in a dying condition.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-04
For Portland Fair.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS,

BY ASsOCIATED PRESS.
Denver, Feb, John +. Knapp, repre-.
senting the Lewis & Clark Exposition to be
held in Portland, Ore, in 1905, is seeking
an appropriation by the general assembly
of this state for the removal of the Colo
RADIO exhibit at St. Louis in 1904 direct to
Portland at the close of the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-04
BLANK CARTRIDGE
German Socialist Removes
Bullet Before He Tries
to Suicide.
ny ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Berlin. Feb. 4.-Alfred Agster, a social
list member of the reichstag, fired re-
volver at himself in committee room
this afternoon, but as he had previously
removed the bullet from the cartridge, the
deputy was only slightly injured. Agster
wrote to some of his fellow deputies yes
terday saying he intended to commit sui
eide.
He lately had showed signs of mental
weakness.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-04
REDMONDDENIES THAT
THERE IS ANY SPLIT
Says Irish Nationalists Are
Not Divided on the Land
Question.
by ASSOCIATED PRESS.

London, FEB. 4.-ln speaking in this
city last night on the recent land confer
ence at Dublin, John Redmond denied the
existence of any split in the nationalists
ranks OH the land question and declared
that al ireland was ready to accept a
settlement based on the proposals put forth
by the conference.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-04
Three Burned to Death.

Orlando, Okla, Feb. Al ire today de-
stroyed the home of A. b. Deselms and
Mrs. Deselms and her two children, aged
and 4 years, respectively, were burned
to death, their bodies being burned be-
yond recognition.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-04
MORSE IS FINED $40
Gets 1t Right at Bozeman
. for Beating Another
Cattleman.
SPECIAL TO THE INTER MOUNTAIN.

oTT'THT TV TIE T'TFN "VUNTNTH'
Bozeman, Feb. A.-ln a row in a saloon
here last night John Kennedy, cattle
buyer from Spokane, was badly beaten by
another cattle buyer named Albert Morse,
who halls from Seattle. The men got into
quarrel over dispute about a cattle
deal. Kennedy later had Morse arrested
and he was fined $40 in the police court
ihis morning and was also charged with
third degree assault
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-04
Great Damage to Stock.
RY ASSOCIATED ppEcc

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Webster City, !a., Feb. "A fearful
storm, accompanied by high wind, which
overspread Iowa last night, will cause
great damage to stock in this section.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-04
BOXER UPRISING IN NORTHWEST
CHINA--SlTUATlON IS ALARMING
Large Army Chinese Being Organized Kasu Proceed Against the
Foreigners Whose Lives Said Be in Danger.
ny AssociArEp rRrss.


Victoria, h. G., Feb. 4.-Chiuesc papers
received by the steamship Empress of
China have further news regarding the
crises in Northwest China
The writers say that the situation is
most serious for in kansu large army is
being organized to proceed against the
foreigners, and only the exposure OF this
movement and the aid il is receiving at
Pekin will open the eyes OF the statesmen
OF Britain. America and Germany to the
danger which threatened foreigners in
China.
{. !. Anderson China Inland missionary
in llonoua. says in letter: "kansu is
full OF the rebel troops. who all want to
fight, and say there will not he one foreign
devil left" All travellers are being
searched and letters opened. Caravans Of
camcls are bringing arms and ammunition
and stores of feed and grain to the rebel
headquarters. and from all sources il is
learned that trouble is expected
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-04

reached point where some decisive
action must take place within a very few
days.
Bulletins of victory and defeat are now
being circulated in Caracas as result
Of the fighting just south Of the capital.
These bulletins are not trustworthy.
The significant feature is that defensive
measures are being pushed. The block
aders have notified tie La Guayra au-
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-04
Twelve Above.
BY ASSOCIATED PRES

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Topeka, Kas., Feb. 4.-The cold wave
reached its most severe stage here at 8 40
this morning, with the thermometer at
IL degrees above.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-04

Caracas, Feb. An army OF revolu-
tionists is now almost at the gates of
Caracas, and everywhere in the city prep
arations are being made to rcpel an at
tack. Trenches are being dug and citi-
zens are being drafted into the military
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-04
AGENT OF A GERMAN
FIRM UNDER ARREST

Hong Kong, Feb. l.-.Thc Chinese com
mcrcial agent of German firm has been
arrested at Canton in connection with the
capture at that place, January 81, by the
Chinese authorities. of arms. ammunition
and commissary stores collected for the