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The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-30
he LOSES AN ARM
ANGUS MONAHhN FRIGHTFULLY IN
JURED IN ENGINE ROOM AT
MINNIE HEAlY MINE.

While Angus Monahan, aged 90, em-
ploycd as wiper at the engine house Of
the Minnie Healy mine, was at work in
the engine room, about 80 o'clock this
morning, his left arm was caught between
two cog wheels of a hosting engine and
the member almost completely severed
above the elbow.
Monahan was taken TO St. James hos
pital T. c. O'Keefe, watchman at the
mine, accompany him. AT the hospital it
was found that the arm was so nearly
amputatcd that the only course left was to
finish it, and the member was taken off.
Monahan suffered great pain and an
anaesthctic was administered while the
operation was being performed. The ply
scans say his conditions is not danger
Gus and no harm beyond the loss OF the
arm is anticipated
DR.. c. r. Pigot performed the operation
assisted by Doctors Bryant, Trainor and
]. B. Freund. While all such cases as
that of young Monahan are considered
more or less dangerous, because OF the
shock sustained as well as from the loss
of blood, it is believed that the patient has
every chance of recovery.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-30
TWIN CITY FLYER
LEAVES THE RAILS
NORTHERN PACIFIC EXPRESS GOES
OFF THE TRACK AT TUSCA,
WEST OF MlSSOULA.
SEVEN CARS ON THE TIES
Passengers Receive Severe Shaking
Up, but None Is Hurt-Traffic VIII
Not Be Delayed Long.
SPECIAL TO rnr INTER MOUNTAIN.

Missoula, Dec. so.-No. l. the Twin
City express, eastbound on the Northern
Pacific. was wrecked about o'clock this
morning near Tusca siding, about iJ5
miles west of here. The train was speed
ing along at an average rate when the en-
gne struck broken rail.
The engine passed over the break all
right, but the first car and the balance of
the train left the track and bumped along
the ties for about 900 yards before the
train was brought to standstill.
The fact that the engine did not leave
the train probably averted serious dis
aster. as the locomotive being on the
track and moving kept the cars III line
and undoubtedly prevented their being
ditchcd. Seven ears in all were dcrailed
and the track more or less torn mp. SO
far as can be learned none of the passen-
gers who were in the two Pullmans the
day coach and the smoking car were hurt
although they were shaken up and more
or less scared
Wrccking crews have been dispatched
to the scene of the wreck from Trout
creek. the divisional point, six miles west,
and are trying to get the cars back on
the track and open the line for traffic.
1t will take several hours to get the
tfaln on tne track again ana the tfain
which is generally due here ut s:as a. NJ.
will not reach Missoua until p.- m. J..
Il. Smith was the conductor Of the train
and G. s. Wilson was the engineer When
the news OF the wreck first reached Mis-
soula there were reports that ~ people
had been killed. The company hospital
here received word to that effect, and later
the company's officers gave out the state
mcnt that no one had been killed and so
far as known no one was injured.
Nothing could be learned at the local
Office of the Northern Pacific about the
wreck. No. 4 is the Twin City express,
casbound. which runs via Helena. So far
as can be learned there were no Butte
people on the train No. is due at Tusca,
which is flag station six miles east Of
Sand Point, at 4 a. m.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-30
HUNDREDS OF BODIES ARE IN THE RUINS
Firemen Believe Nearly All of These Are Tranpled
to Death or Slowly Roasted by the
Fiercey Raging Flames.
FIVE HUNDRED ARE DEAD AND INJURED

theater conservative estimate of the fire.
men was that there were at least 200 more
persons inside either dead or unconscious
Firemen and policemen say that inside
the building bodies were piled five deep.
In nearly every instance the bodies were
fearfully burned and the hair singed to the
scalp.
At las p. m. the fire was out.
AT AS p. III. Chief Musham Of the fire
department said that from personal in
vestigation he believed that there were
fully three hundred to five hundred dead
bodies in the first balcony OF the theater.
The firenen found at the head of the
stairs leading to the balcony large num-
Der of people piled up six to eight feet
high, and so tangled together that the po-
liccmcn and firemen had to drag them out
by main force.
At p. III. the police estimated that 500
persons either lost their lives or were in
jurcd i'll the fire. Some OF the persons
being carried from the building at that
hour were still alive.
AT 1850 p. III. so bodies had been car
RED from the theater into Thompson's res
taurant one door east. OF these fully 30
were dead.
a number were showing faint signs of
life, and il was impossible TO tell at first
glance whether about one dozen Of them
were dead or alive. They were mostly the
bodies of young women under 20 years OF
age and children from to IL. The bodies
were placed on the floor on chairs, tables.
and one young woman in dripping gar
ments was stretched along the cigar case.
All the large dry goods stores OF the city
which were situated within two squares OF
son. Pierie, Scott & CO., Schlcsinger 4
Mayer, and the Boston store, as soon as
they heard of the emergency sent wagon
after wagon load of blankets, linen and
cotton for bandagcs All of their teams
were placed at the disposal Of the authori-
ties and were utilized in conveying the
wounded 10 hospitals and to the Offices OF
nearby physicians.
Within IS minutes after the fire broke
out fully so physicians were on the scene,
and trained nurses seemed to spring from
the ground so rapidly did they appear. As
soon as body was taken into 1homp-
sons or into one Of the neghborng stores,
it was examined with stethascopc for
signs of life
At S :o5 p. m. $50 dead bodies had been
taken TO the principal morgues of the city
The keepers refused to take any more
bodies, saying the place was filled to over
flowing with dead, though wagons were
backing up to the door constantly with
more bodies.
Up to p. m. 43 bodies had been car
ried out of one entrance of the theater.
| Only one-a commissioned any signs Of
life The bodies taken in the different
| entrances accumulated so rapidly that they
| had to be piled up two or three deep on
| the sidewalk. Police ambulances and other
vehicles took them TO the hospitals and
morgues as rapidly as possible.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-30
GRANVILLE CASE SOON
TO co TO JURY
SPECIAL 10 THE rNrEn MOUNTAIN.

Helena, Dec. 3o.-Ihis has been day
Of argument in the Gravelle ease. The at
torneys summed up the case, and il is pos
siDlc it may be submitted to the ~ men
today, unless the arguments carry the case
too late in the evening.
When the last Of the evidence had been
submitted yesterday afternoon, Judge
Smith delivered his charge to the jury, re
viewing the evidence offered by both sides
and reading the law bearing upon the case,
as well as the punishment.
County Attorney Lincoln Working made
the first Of the closing addresses to the
jury. He made a strong plea in favor Of
conviction. He had not concluded when
court adjourned for the day. lie resumed
his address this morning.
I'd Smith Of counsel for the defense,
followed, urging the jury to acquit the de
fcndant because the state had failed to
make out case.
Leon La Crox, also for the defense, ad-
dressed the jury this afternoon. He will
be followed by William Wallace, Jr., who
will finally sum up the case for the state.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-30
HEIRESS ON MISSING LIST

Meridian, Miss, Dec 3o.--It is reported
here that Miss Ethel Rovell Of Birming-
ham, Ala who is said to be an heiress to
a large fortune, has disappeared and rcla-
tives are anxious about her. Miss Rovell
had been in Meridian since November.
visiting her aunt Mrs. ]. NJ. Huskcy, and
was to remain here until February.
On Wednesday last she left her auuts
residence to do some shopping and has not
been seen since.
Miss Rovell is said to have inherited
an estate left her by Mrs. Menerva Ben
ford. OF Denver Colo.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-30
NEGRO TRAMPS AND
RAILWAY MEN IN
A CONFLICT
ny ASSOCIATED rRrss.

Chicago. Dec. So-A dispatch to the
Inter Ocean from New Orleans says
In a fierce battle between railroad em-
ployes and negroes, following an attempt
to hold up freight train on the South
ern Pacific railroad two OF the trainmen
have been fatally wounded
The train was attacked by gang of
negro tramps near Morgan City and cap
tured after the crew had been driven
off. after a fierce fight. A body of railway
employees gathered by the conductor Of the
freight train. opened fire upon the negroes,
who were lootinR the cars. After an e>-
change of shots. during which two brake
men were shot, the tramps were driven oil.
Several of them were captured later.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-30
INSPECTORS IN THE DEWITT

Several Of the federal court inspectors
appointed to determine the Heinze trcspass
in the Michael Dewitt claim are spending
the day in the underground workings of
that property. They went down this
morning and had not emerged at 2:3o this
afternoon.
Accompanying the party are surveyors
who will make more detailed measure
ment of the trespassing slopes for the
purpose of determining the amount Of ore
that has been removed.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-30
TO WORK FOR W. A. CLARK

Ogden, Utah. Dec, gov. c. IIussey,
who has been CLAN agent of the Union
Pacific at Denver for several years, will
sever his connection with the company on
January IS next, to assume charge of the
claims department of the San Pedro, Los
Angeles & Salt Lake railway, with head
quarters at Los Angeles.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-30
CAR BARN BANDIT HAD
PLANNED A JAILBREAK
Bars in Roeski's Cell Had Been Sawn in
Two and Bent.

Chicago, H.. Dec. 3o.-An attempt at
escape from the county Jail 10y one OF the
ear barns bandits was discovered by Jailor
Whitman today. The bars in Roesk's
cell had been sawn in two and bent away.
The saw could not be found. Rocsk was
transferred to another cell and the guard
doubled
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-30
JAPAN IS READY TO FIGHT
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, Dec. 3o.-The Japanese
minister called at the state department to-
day and reported that the situation in the
far east is one that gives great concern
and that Japan is making great prepara-
tions for the worst. 1t is hoped, however,
that Russia will reconsider her first answer
to Japan's request.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-30
ONE INJURED IN A WRECK

Marysville, Cal, Dec. 3o-The second
section of the Oregon express was deraled
on a siding this morning. The train had
backed in to attach sleeper carrying the
Foxy Grandpa company, and while re-
turning to the main track the smoker left
the rails at the point of connection at the
switch and turned over on its side. O. O.
Hall of Chicago was thrown against
window and had his back injured.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-30
CHINESE TREATY SOON
TO BE SENT ON TO US
ny ASSOCIATED rpfss.

Paris, Dec. 3o,--lhc Chinese govern
mcnt has promised United States Minister
Congcr 10 soon forward the Chinese copy
Of the treaty to Washington Tor the cx-
change Of ratification.
II is necessary first TO obtain the en-
pcror's seal. After the treaty is ratified
the opening Of Mukden and An IunR to the
commerce Of the world can be pressed.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-30
JOHN CHARLTON VERY ILL

Toronto, Ontario, Dec. o.-John Charl.
ton, who recently delivered an address in
many cities OF the United States, in favor
of reciprocity with the dominion, is criti-
cally i'll at his home in Lynedock.-
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-30
GUESTS AT WINTER
RESORT LOSE EFFECTS
Fire Destroys the Highland Hotel, at
hlbuuueratie New Mexico

Albuquerque, ~ NJ, Dec. 3o.-The
Highland hotel, one Of the finest winter
resorts in New Mexico. has been de-
stroyed by fire. Defective wiring of the
call board in the Office was the cause.
Loss 500, 1000
The guests lost practically all their
clothing and personal effects.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-30
BALL PLAYER IS SHOT
DENNIS LEAHY, FORMERLY ON THE
CINCINNATI TEAM, MURDERED
IN KNOXVILLE, TENN.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Knoxville, Tenn, Dee. 3o.-Dennis
Leahy, for several years player in the
Virginia league, and at one time mem
Der Of the Cincinnati baseball team, was
shot and killed here by Frank Ragan.
Ragan was arrested.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-30
Marquis of Sligo Dead.

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dublin, Dec. 3o.-The Marquis of Sligo
died today at Westport house, Westport,
County Mayo. He was born in 1894.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-30

Dr Craig conlendcd there was Too much
isolation on the part Of the average teach
ers They should minglc more with other
people, take an interest IN politics and
other current events
]. A. koonil of Dillon discussed the
subject Of DR.. Craig's paper.
Associate Justice Holloway, Of the SUI
prcmc court, held the closest attention
from the audience as he spoke to the
ihcmc, The Relation Of Public Education
10 The practicl Affairs Of Life" The
speaker pointed out closely educational
matters are inicfWovcn with the various
affairs in life and how important il is for
the state and for society TO have the best
Of teachers and the best Of educational
Institutions
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-30
Annual Meeting of Mon
tana State Association
Opens in Anaconda
NOTABLE ADDRESSES
Prof. Craig, Judge HolIo-
way, w. W. Welch and
Others on Program.
srrcIN 10 rur lNrre MOUNTAIN.

Anaconda, Dee. 3o-lhc opening scs-
sion OF the state Teachers association to-
day was marked by a large attendance.
keen interest III the proceedings and a
general disposition to thoroughly discuss
the various subjects considered.
lhcfc were some notable addresses and
papers presented lhc addresses by i'fesi-
dent Craig Of the State university and
Associate Justice ". /. Holloway oi the
state supreme court, were notable ~ several
respects and made very favorable impress
slons.
Committees.
The session began At o:Jo a. NJ. in the
High school Alirt an invocation by Rev.
II. t. Robbins, rrcsidcn, John kay an
nouuccd the following committee appoint
ments:
Enrolment $. \. D. Hahn, Miss NJ. NJ.
ntashear. Perry Duyiancc. Kate Shelley,
9. 4. Smell.
Addresses j. A. koonil, Miss Nignon
Quinau Miss SaIne Bolt,ron, q. -. Bran
bic, ! NJ. Laws.
Resolutions t. ]. Condon II. II. Swain,
NJ, NJ. Coplcifh, .. ]. Craig nIlie Wat
son.
Finance !. W. Hamilton, K. g. Young.
Ida Fullerton, Aauel Gordon, j. o. Me
Kay
Miss Elizabeth Bradley was appointed
assistant secretary. while Mr. :. Cunning
ham WAS named a. treasurer ~ place Of
Nj Swain who was a1scnt.
During the day the program was varied
with soinc excellent vocal aud instrumental
music which WAS iutorspcrscd between
other features oi the program,
President Craigs Address.
President Craig OF the university pre-
scented the inst address. 1t was entitled:
The Teacher In the Community" lie said
that every profession lett its mark upon
i,s follower. a mans profession can be
told in a measure by his appearance.
The speaker cited instances 10 prove
this. The physician can be told by the
sympathetic hand shake. accustomed to
estimate strength by the hand pulse beat.
Even III the hand shake Of the physician
can be lclt The silent inquiry after your
health
You can tell the lawyer by The well bal
auccd intellect, The logical mind accus-
toned 10 weigh every question.
Mr.. Craig said The farmer was easily
recognized by his simple habits. open
hospitality, caused by his isolation from
society and living close 10 nature.
he profession Of teaching also leaves
its imprint upon persons and characters
II is position Of honor and trust in the
community, especially as the teacher has
the care Of the child IN the formative
periods OF lis lie.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-30
Discussion.

Superintendent McAloncy Of the state
deaf and dumb school led the discus
sion on Judge lIolloway's paper
State Superintendent W, W. Welch read
paper on "Om Nations Future"
In the primary department meeting the
following program was observed:
Paper, Primary Reading Mrs. X. G.
Young Of Butte. General discussion,
Paper, Busy Work in Primary Grades"
Miss Elizabeth Bradley OF Red Lodge.
General discussion.
Paper, Primary Language" Miss Get
tngs Of Anaconda. General discussion.
This afternoon the department OF higher
education met in the High school at ,
p. m. to consider the following program:
"How Shall VIC Make English Attract
i've to the High School STUDENT" Miss
Elva Dcmpster, Gallatin county high
school, Bozcman. Discussion, led by Prin-
cpal w. X. Trowbridgc Of Helena high
school
"Thc Evile OF Professionalism in High
School and College Athletics" Principal
II. q. Riggs, Broadwater county high
school, Townsend, Discussion, led by
Principal X. II. Daniels Of Missoula high
school
"Rhctorcas In the High School," Super
intendcnt i. d. Smith Of Glendive. Dis
cussion led by Miss Eleanor Humphrey
Of Butte
During the meeting of the superinten-
dents department the following program
was Observed
Paper, THE Use and Danger OF
Method" Professor ]. NJ Hamilton OF
!aissoula Discussion led by Principal ].
A. koontz Of Dillon.
Paper, Drawing in the Public Schools"
Miss Alice Dinsmorc Of Butte, Discus
sion led by Mrs. f. T.. Marshall of Boze-
man.
Exercises Tonight.
Tonight at the M. L. church there will
be elaborate exercises, including an ad-
dress by President Penrose OF Whitman,
CONTINUED on Page Eighty
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-11-07

In the above excerpt from published interview with
honoed Republican Gubernatoria candidate Thursday lies
the of Republican dorganzaon and defeat the
polls Tuesday, which by his unwise leadership and no
dnate desire build up purely personal following within the
Republican organization, Mr. Louis Emory McComas Sena
tora leader has been the conspicuous contributing factor
No all informed the election conditions in
Maryland deny that with organization THAI commanded
public respect the Republicans had victory within their
Their pleas for better government their appeals to the
the people of Maryland focby and
ably by State candidates. whose sincerity unquesoned
and whose honesty above suspicion
No admirable not ideal candidate pre-
Maryland person of Steven
son Archer Williams.
He has been defeated because handicapped by
party organization held together by the cohesive of public
plumber and the personal rewards of fractional politics.
The WING believes that the primary object of party ogani
zaon is the advocacy and dissemination of certain principles
policies and doctrines in the judgment of their advocates best
adapted for the promotion of the general welfare.
When these primary and fundamental objects suboi
mated the administration of party affairs the dispensa
ton of party patronage and the selection of it's benecare and
the aspirations ambitions those invested with the repon
sby of party leadership have higher AIM the leader him
self of necessity dwndles into patronage monger and the
lesser taking their from him become of the type
of character thereby lowering the standard of party and trans
forming it into vehicle for its office grabbing and spoils
seeking elements which necessarily exist greater lesser
all parties but always rejecting the quality of their
leadership.
This in the opinion of the WG is the limited height
which Republican Senatorial leader Mr. Nc
Comas has asped and the penalty of which aspiration party
has just paid overwhelming and Illuminating defeat the
hands of the people of Maryland.
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"DON'T BLAME ME"-WACHTER
Congressman Says Defeat OF Williams
Is Due To McCOmaS.

Il was sadly distressed and disap-
pointed" said Congressman Frank c.
Wachtcr on Wednesday, 'slt the defeat
of Mr.. Stevenson \. Williams. the Re
publican candidate. 1t was due. and due
solely, to McC0mHSiSm, and his PERM
ciou$ activity in the campaign.
NO responsibility for the disastrous
result of the election cam be charged to
me, for | pleaded with my friends to
support the Republican Ticket, and
those who could be influenced by me
were active throughout the wards of the
city doing their best for the success of
the candidates.
1T should be remembered. however,
that most of my friends cannot be con-
trolled by me in behalf of Il cause to
which they are amtagomiNtc Often it
Happened that my most earnest appeals
in behalf of Mr.. Williams met with this
reply /:
No, they Ghe Republican organiza
tom wanted Il Democratic Mayor in the
spring. and now we want II Democratic
Governor
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THE EVILS OF OFFICE GRAB
BING.

|'if we really wish to be a majority
party we must act as if we regarded
fights for measures rs the chief work of
the paIty-mUt fights for otlice-hOlding.
Until we do this our success will be but
local and occasional.
''Thirl-The Democrats have a better
organization than the Republicans. Such
work with the former is more plofcs-
SiOnal than amateur. Ours, in most
cases is more amateur than professional.
"Fourth-The race question undoubt-
eddy cut II considerable figure for there
are many of our people who get very
much alarmed about it.
"Naluahle lessons for the future may
be learned from these causes of our de
feat We are growing more and more
to realize that our success must depend
entirely upon the confidence of our own
people in lis, and their belief that we are
thoroughly united to give fair elections
and good government first, last and all
the time. and not divided in scrapping
about Offices and political hOn0lrs If our
defeat drives these lessons home and
the contest we have made induces our
friend the enemy TO carry out some of
their pledges, then the past campaign
viii not have been barren of results"
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THAT ELECTION LAW.
"IIE great question remains to be
settled. 1t is the need of a
Il better Election Law

TlIE great question remains to be
settled. 1t is the need of a
Il better Election Law
Every member of the Legis-
business, every political worker who has
genuine influence in State Legislation.
should he put on record. There should
be no escape for any ONE of them, for
there can be no escape from such ques-
tons aS these =
Are You, or are YOU not, in favor of
the present Election Law -:
Do you, or do YOU not. indolSe n law
that DISTINGUISHES $4,000 people in Mary
land, mostly whites :
VIII you. or will you not. give your
vote, if You are II member of the Legis-
laturc, or your aid, if you are not a mem
Der, to the enactment of an honest law
WHEREBY THE INTENT OF THE
VOTER may be Registered
DO you want trick law-such as we
now have-or plain law
Some legislators will give the usual
excuse that they will consider the matter
when it comes before them. This, of
course, will be begging the question, but
they will be put on record just the same
There cam be no neutrality of any sort
in this matter. 1t is Il question: of right
and wrong, honesty and tlickcry.
Publicity is the finest of adj cures for
political evil. The present law is ini-
putty conceived in corruption and raised
in fraud. 1t cannot endure. 1t must be
changed. And publicity will bring about
a plan of voting that will forever pre-
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what could | do under such circum-
srarcpS ar these Many who Uppp ed
the ticket were German Americans. who
desired to Sve one of themselves at the
head of the municipal government
had no offices to give; and. even if had,
they were Ept such men Ills desired for
themselves pH..tical prefermpnt. They
We're well satisfied with their condition
in life
"My support of the ticket was most
sincere. Mr.. Will.amS is my personal
friend. He is victim of McComasNnl,
AMI by sacrificing him Tuesday the State
deprived itself of the services of an
executive of who e administration it
would have had just cause to feel proud. y