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The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-09-25
JAMES KEFFER IS
HANGED IN LANDER
PAYS EXTREME PENALTY FOR THE
MURDER OF WILLIAM WARREN
OVER TWO YEARS AGO.
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Lander, Wyo., Sept. a. James keffer the
murderer OF William Warren, was hanged in
the Jail yard here today. The condemned man
spent part Of his last night on earth in sing
ing, dancing and telling stories to the death
watch. The execution attracted n great deal
Of attention, as il was the first legal hanging
in the state since 1904
The crime for which Keffer was hanged was
the murder OF William Warren, an old man
who was store tender for the Lander Rawlins
Stage company on the Carmody ranch near
Bruce, about two and half years ago. War.
rem was shot while asleep and his personal
effects stolen. Refer admitted having S. oi
Warren's money in his possession, but denied
having any knowledge of the crime.
From an injury to his head received several
years ago kefer had been insane at tines and
efforts were made to obtain a commutation Of
the death sentence on this ground, but Cover.
nor Chaiterdon refused clemency.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-09-25
GREAT REFORMER
Empress of China Has Offered 100000
for Head OF Visitor to Frisco.
ny ASSOCIATED PRESS.

San Francisco, Sept. as.-The Chinese
population of San Francisco is greatly cx-
cited today over the arrival of Leung Kai
Chcu, vice president of the Chinese Empire
Reform association.
He favors the cause of the young EN-
pcror and the empress dowagcr is said to
have offered sum equivalent to $Ioo 900
for his arrest.
Fully 10000 Of the Chinese in California
belong to the reform party and though
Leung is closely watched by body guard,
he has no fear of being deprived OF his lib
erty.
He was escorted from the ferry depot
to Chinatown by procession headed by a
brass band. After reception at the head
quarters of the reform association, Lcung
was given a banquet.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-09-25
APPEAL PETITION
IN MERGER CASE
STATE OF MINNESOTA CHARGES
THE LOWER COURT WITH MANY
ERRORS IN FINDINGS.
IN THE U. S. CIRCUIT COURT
Effort to Reopen the Famous Case
Against the Northern Securities
Company at ST. Paul.
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wv NSSollAlfD FRESS.
ST Paul, Sept ss.--A petition for an
order allowing an appeal in the case of
the state Of Minnesota against the North
err Securities company was filed with
Judge Lochren of the United States cir
cuit court for this district today.
The assignment of error filed with the
petition in substance sets forth that the
court erred in every finding in the DEGREES
" tich dismissed the complainant's bill Of
complaint 1t is claimed that the court
erred in holding that the agreement which
resulted in the formation OF the Northern
Securities company with power to ac-
quire majority of the stock of the Great
Northern and Northern Pacific railways is
lawful and that the Northern Securities
company was formed for lawful pur-
pose.
1t is further alleged that the court
erred in holding that the Northern Sccuri-
ties company is merely an investing stock
holder III the stocks OF the two railroads
named and that it was without power to
interfere in the management or control Of
those two roads that the court erred in
not finding that the Northern Securities
company was formed for the express pur-
pose Of gaining control Of the majority
stock OF those two railroads and their
management.
II is further claimed that the court erred
in failing to decide that the Securities
company was organized with the intention
OF evadng the laws of the state OF Mime
sofa, which prohibits such mergers as the
Northern Securities company, and that the
court erred in ordering that the state was
MOI entitled to any relief in the action
brought to dissolve the merger.
The assignment Of error closed with :,
brief petition asking for reversal of
judgment in the case
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-09-25
GIBBS FUNERAL SERVICES
New York Politician Laid to Rest at the
Metropolis.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

New York, Sept as.--Funeral services
for the late Frederick Gibbs were held to-
day in the Church of the TRANSPORTATION.
The church was crowded, all kinds of po-
litical, commercial and social life of the
city being represented.
A wreath of roses and ferns was sent
by President Roosevelt. Among the pail
bearers were Governor Murphy of New
Jersey and Cornelius Bliss.
Mr.. Gibbs was the New York state
member of the republican national COM
mittee.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-09-25
JETT SENTENCED
Kentucky Judge Condemns Hin, 10 Be
Hung December 18.
~ AsSoclAIEn rnlss

Cyn'hiana, KY Sept as.-Curiis Jet
was brought into court today, when Judge
Osborne decided that he be hanged be
tween sunrise aud sunset, December i8,
for murder committed at Jackson, KY,
July ~, 1901"
When Judge Osborne said he would
send the prisoner to another jail, lett
pleaded earnestly not TO be returned to
Lexington, ky.
Judge Blanton filed papers giving his
grounds for new trial preparatory TO
carrying the case 10 the court OF appeals
at Frankfort
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-09-25
SECTION MEN QUIT
GREAT NORTHERN MEN SAY THE
BOSSES HAVE BEEN HOLDING
THEM up FOR PAY.

Great Falls, Sept. ss.--Ilerc are $50
section men from the Montana brcat
Northern railroad who are on strike i'm
town today. The men quit work ycstcr-
day and are now here waiting ior their
pay.
The grievance of the men, according TO
Their own story, is that several Of the Sec
ton bosses on the line from this city 10
the Canadian border have been collecting
dollar head from them for no purpose
save their own. The men have paid the
fee for some time in order to hold their
positions. They have agreed not 10 return
10 work until they have been assured that
the system will be abolished
For 80 miles there are no men working
on the sections save the section bosses.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-09-25
TO STOP HAZlNG
Navy Department IL Determined to
Stamp II Out at Academy.
ny ASSOCIATED rRlss.

Washington, Sept ss.--llazing at An.
napois was one OF the subjects discussed
at the navy department today between
Secretary Moody and Capt William II.
Brownson superintendent of the naval
academy.
Since returning from his vacation Cap
tain Brownson has instituted thorough
investigation OF affairs At the academy
and today informed the secretary that no
hazing exists at Annapolis.
There are not more than 20 upper class
men AT the institution. AS soon as the
mdshipmcn return from their holiday the
superintendent will renew the vigorous
policy against hazing which proved effect
i've last year.
Secretary Moody recently said to Cap.
tain Brownson III hazing exists at An
napolis' stop il, and the navy department
will back you."
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-09-25
RUSSIA GETS SHARP
THREATENS FORCE IF HER SUB
JECTS IN COREA ARE NOT
PROPERLY PROTECTED.

London. Sept as.--ihe Times CORE
spondcnt Al Toxic, referring TO The dc
parturc OF Baron van koscn, the Russian
minister to Japan, FOR Port Arthur, says
ii is regarded as especially important. as
the baron's influence is certain to be ex-
eried in the cause of peace.
The correspondent further states that
Russia having asked Corcn TO protect Rus
sian subjects at Yongampho against Chi
nese brigands Corea replied that Russians
occupying non treaty settlement musl
take their own risks.
NJ Pavloh. Russian minister at Seoul,
rcioricd by limiting that in default Of
Corcan protection, as promised by the lum.
her concession Russian soldiers would be
employed.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-09-25
HAS NO HEARING
Pulitzer viii Not Answer to Chouteau
Court Until Sometime in December.
srrciAL 10 TIN INrrn MoryrAla

Great Falls, Sept as-Ralph Pulitzer,
son Of Joseph Pulitzer, the millionaire
newspaper man OF New York, returned to
day from Chonicau where he went 10 ap,
pear IN the district court to answer TO the
charge Of killing mountain sheep.
Young Pulitzer found that no informa-
ton had as YET been filed in the district
court. The county attorney Of Chouicau
county stated that he had found another
witness for the state who is expected to
testify regarding the killing Of the sheep.
No further hearing will be had until De.
ccmbcr.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-09-25
ROOSEvELTS IN THE STREET
First Public Appearance at Oyster Bay
on Week Day.
BY ASSOCIATED ppRss

Oyster Bay, N. Y, Sept. 2s.-President
Roosevelt today made his first appearance
this summer on the streets OF Oyster Bay
on week day, except when passing to
and from a train. The president spends
no time in the executive Offices in the
village, all of his business being trans
acted at Sycamore Hill.
Today accompanied by Mrs. Roosevelt
the president took long horseback ride
As they passed through the village on
their way to Sayville they were kept bow
ing continually to friends and acquaint-
ances.
They were unaccompanied.
No visitors were received today at Sag
aimore Hill, and it is unlikely that any
more visitors will call upon the president
during the remainder of his sojourn here.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-09-25
NO PROTEST DUE
Russian Authorities Say That Foreign In
terests at Gomel Are Safe.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.


Washington, Sept. 75.--The following
bulletin has been posted at the state de-
partment.
The department of state had received
advices from the American charge at St.
Petersburg to the effect that in the Gomel
riot eight Jews and FIVE Christians lost
their lives. Mr. Riddle says that no for
eigners suffered
In view of the position taken by the
Russian government at the time of the
kishineff affair, that the imperial author
tiles would decline to receive foreign rep
resentatives concerning domestic matters
where no foreign interests were involved,
the report of the American charge at St.
Petersburg that no foreigners or foreign
interests were jeopardized in ,he recent
anti-Semite riot at Gomel closes the in
cident SO far as the state department is
concerned.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-09-25
QUIET AT SAULT STE. MARIE
Miners Obtain Shelter by Dsposine Of
Their Time Checks.
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by ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Detroit Sept. asa special from Sault
Ste Marie, Mich, says:
Everything passed off quietly last night
in the Canadian 500, but four arrests
for drunkenness being made among the
miners who came down yesterday from
Lake Superior.
Most OF the men managed, by selling
their time checks, to obtain money to
secure a lodging place.
"About 500 woodsmen will come down
tonight, but there is demand for men
in the woods, so that they will be easily
taken care Of"
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-09-25
SAYS EUROPE DEGENERATES
Alcohol Is Said to Be Running People
of the Continent
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Berlin, Sept. as.-At yesterdays meet
ing of the nationalist congress at Casscll,
heritcd degeneracy through social inhu-
ence, asserted that degeneracy in European
countries is spreading and.is shown by a
decrease of physical resistance and ten
dency of illness and weakness.
Alcohol he declared to be the chief
cause of inherited degeneracy, to cure
which alcoholism must be wiped out and
he suggested that legal certificate of
health should be required before a person
should be permitted to marry.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-09-25
M|LNER HAS REFUSED
Will Not Accept Secretary
ship-Broderick Is in
the Cabinet.
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London, Sept. 2s.--The Associated
Press is authorized to state definitely that
Lord Miner, the British high commits
sioner in South Africa, who is now at
Carlsbad, has been offered and declined
the colonial secretaryship.
Further pressure is being brought to
bear on him, urging him to reconsider his
determination. but if the forecast of his
friends is correct he will not accept.
Mr. Broderick has accepted the secrc-
taryship of India. and in the event Of
Lord Miner yielding to the pressure, the
Duke of Marlborough, who is now under
secretary of the colonies. will be offered
the secretaryship Of India, precedent or
daining that both the secretary and under
secretary shall not sit in the same house.
No definite announcement of the COM
position OF the new cabinet is expected
before Monday at the earliest.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-09-25
Nothing From Leishman.

Washington, d. G., Sept. as.-Thc state
department had no fresh news from Min
lister Leishman today. The American min
lister has had several conferences with
Tewfk Pasha, the Turkish foreign minis
ter. concerning the settlement OF the
Magelessen affair and the American claims
against the sultan's government.
While definite conclusions have no, been
reached, no hitch has occurred in the ncgo-
tiations. On the ground that all is quiet
at Beirut it is not likely OF the porte's
pressing the withdrawal of the American
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The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-09-25
Not the Same Place.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Berlin, Sept. a5.--The German oriental
society says the concession granted to
Americans at ii Ibrahim amid the ruins
OF Babylon, as the Americans assert" is
not really in the north of Babylon, but at
another place of the same name, northeast
Of Babylon.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-09-25
SHAFFER ON CARPET
Steel and Iron Workers IN
veStgate Charges of
Neglect of Duty.
NY Association pRlhs

Pit'sb,rg, Sept. s5.-Thc special con
vention OF the hmalgamatcd Association OF
Iron and Steel Workers to investigate the
charges against President Theodore
Shaiier issued by the Niles o. lodge, met
here today.
William Gibson, vice president was
chosen chairman Of the convention.
The investigation will probably be con.
cludcd by Saturday night The statement
is made that there are three specific
charges, but the nature OF these has not
yet been given Ia the public. II is said Mr..
Shallcr will make a formal reply 10 the
charges, giving an account OF his move
mens during his alleged nlsappcafnnee.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-09-25
MRS. DAVIS HOLDS HER OWN
NJ ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Buffalo N. Y, Sept as.--At 80
o'clock today Dir, Charles G. Stockton
authorized the statement that Mrs Jelfer-
son Davis, who is seriously ii at the
Castle Inn, was holding her own, but that
he could not say she was ont OF danger.
Drs. Roswell Park and Allen Jones have
been called in, Mrs. Davis daughter,
Mrs. Hayes of New York, has been tele-
graphcd to come here.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-09-25
PORTE WISHES THE
FLEET WITHDRAWN
TURKEY SAYS PRESENCE OF AMERi-
CAN SHIPS AT BEIRUT HAM,
PERS SETTLEMENT.
TO SHUT OUT THE BRITISH
Said Russia, Austria and Germany VIII
Stand Together and Divide
Turkey in Europe.
TO SHUT OUT THE BRITISH
ny ASSnCIAIEn rRESS

Constantinople. Sept zs.--Thc porte has
expressed wish for the withdrawal Of the
American warships now of Beirut so that
the settlement of the questions pending be-
tween the United States and Turkey can
be proceeded with"
II is thought here that the United States
will not consent to withdraw her ships.
Minister Leishman has arranged for a con-
ference with the Foreign Minister Tew-
fix Pasha, today.
Official circles take calmer view Of the
Balkan situation and advices from Bulgaria
point TO a relaxation Of the tension.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-09-25
INTERNATIONAL MATCH
AT CRICKET IS BEGUN
by ASSOCIATED pnGss.

Philadelphia, Sept as.-Tbc inter.
national cricket contest between team
representing All Philadelphia and the
Kent county eleven was begun on the
grounds OF the Philadelphia Cricket club
here today.
The match is the first OF two test
matches with the Englishmen.
The weather conditions were perfect.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-09-25
SULTAN OF MOROCCO
ORDERS FOREIGNERS OUT
ny ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Tangicr Morocco Sept. a5.-Thc sui
tan has issued a decree, recently fore
shadowed, ordering all foreigners except
the consuls to leave Fez and proceed to
Tangier, because he is engaged in a
campaign"
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-09-25
FUNSTON HAS ANOTHER SON

San Francisco Sept. 25.--A second son
was born yesterday TO General and Mrs.
Funston, The second son is to be called
Frederick, Jr. The older son was named
for General Macarthur of Philippine
fame.
General Funston is at present in the
North, where news Of the younger Fun
ston's arrival was wired him last night,
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-09-25
COMPROMISE NEWARK STRIKE
Men Who Went Out Last Night Have
All Returned to Work.
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BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Newark, N. J., Sept. as,--Thc employees
of the North Jersey street railway, who
went out on strike last night, returned to
work today. The company signed no
agreement, but promised to consider the
changing of the present Objectionable
Special runs"
All the lines of the public service cor
poration was in full working order today
and traffic was being handled as usual
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-09-25
GERMAN HORSE IS INFERIOR
Prussan Master Reports Sad News to
Der Kaiser

Berlin, Sept as.-Count Won Lehndorff,
the Prussian master of the horse, has re-
ported to Emperor William that the eli
matte and food conditions make German
horses inferior to the English and French
horses, and that therefore full re-
generation of the German stock cannot be
too quickly brought about by importing
stations.
Much of the horse food used in Ger
many is now brought from America
Count Won Lehndorff suggests populariz-
ing horse racing by permitting book
making and Sunday racing.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-09-25
A $4,000 Fire.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Wellington, Kan, Sept. as.--Fire be-
lieved to have been Of ncendiary origin
destroyed an entire block of business
houses at South Haven, near here carly to-
day, causing loss estimated at $4,000.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-09-25
Payne at His Desk Again.

Washington, Sept a5.--Poslmaster
General Payne has returned from Hot
Springs, Va and was at his desk today.
He spent considerable time in conferrina
with Fourth Assistant Postmaster Ccnerai
Eristow.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-09-25
Allan B. Seaman Is Dead.

Denver, Colo, Sept, 2s.-Allan D. Sea-
man, prominent attorney, was found
dead in bed at his home this morning from
heart disease, aged AZ years. Mr.. Seaman
was attorney for several corporations and
had large practice.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-09-25
MAJOR ROSS GUFFIN DEAD
nY ASSOCIATED rREss.

Kansas City, Sept. as.--Maj. Ross Cuff
Gn agent Of the Fox Indians in Oklahoma,
is dead at Stroud, Okla aged 90 years.
For a time he was stationed in Utah.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-09-25
HEAVY FIRE LOSS REPORTED

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Toronto, Sept. 2s.-Fire on the island
today destroyed the wharves, powcrhouse
and machinery. The Hotel Hanlon was
saved from the flames. Loss, $4,000.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-09-25
WEATHER

Showers and cooler this afternoon and TO-
night. Saturday, fir and warmer.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-09-25

CONTINUED on Page Two.)
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-01-16
Army Mules.

A Congressman has received the
following suggestion Would it not
be we'll for the United States Govern
ment to prohibit the expectation OF
mules until our supply has caught up
with the demand? The country is now
being depleted Of its mules, and
should any serious trouble occur with
any of the European nations our
means of transportation would be SER
iously hampered, because we are al,
lowing ourselves to be impoverished
Ivy those who are engaged in a nation
al quarrel, ard we gain nothing but a
passing pecpniary advantage from
the saction. The writer served in
the war of 1851 in the Quartermaster
Department. and therefore has a
strong appreciation of the value OF
these half horses in time Of national
trouble"
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-01-16
Deadly
Grasp of Grip Pros
trated Me.
Or. Miles, Nervine
Built Up My
Shattered Nerves and
Gave Me an Appetite.

Of the millions of people, who today suffer
from nervous or heart weakness, large per-
centage trace the cause directly to deadly
LaGrippe. 1t is germ disease, and makes
direct attack upon the nerves, putting an
extra strain upon them at the time theirvital-
ity is at the lowest ebb. If LaGrippe has
left you with shattered nervous SYSTEM with
loss of appetite, lack of energy, insomnia,
frequent headaches and morbid tendencies,
you should strengthen the weakened nerves
with DIR. Miles Nervine. 1t will undo all
that grip has done, bring back appetite, rest
and restore the nerves to their normal activity
II want to write this testimonial for the
benefit of those who have suffered from that
dreaded disease-LaGrippe l suffered sew
eral weeks with it, and nothing tried seemed
to benefit me in any way, shape or form Il
suffered almost DEATH and finally my
daughter recommended DR.. Miles Nervine
to me and can truthfully say from the first
day | felt better than in weeks. 1t gave me
relief, built up my shattered nerves and gave
me splendid appetite. cannot speak too
highly of it and want to say, each and every
one who has suffered from LaGrippe will
find instant relief by getting a bottle OF DR..
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Mrs. GEORGE B. HALL, Jackson, Tenn.
All druggists sell and guarantee first bot
tie Dr. Miles Remedies. Send tor tree book
on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address
DIR. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-01-16
Southern Pines Musical Institute.

The Southern Pines Musical Institute
has opened in the Schafnerlbuilding and is
keeping its work UP to a high standard.
charge of the vocal department has had
20 years experience in the ait of teaching
sight singing and voice culture. His
methods are unsurpassed for giving his
pupils ability to think the tones to be
sung, to sing at sight without the aid
of an instrucment. The associate
principal, Prof G, Wiehe. who has charge
of the piano is an artist. having had
several years training in Germany, his
home.
Prices in piano department. educed to
three dollars, Vocal lessons in class 100
per lessons:
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-01-16
A MARVELLOUS INVENTION.

Wonders never cease. A machine has
been invented that will cut. paste and
hang wall paper. The field OF inventions
and discoveries seems to be unlimited.
notable among great discoveries is Dr..
Kings New Discovery for consumption. 1t
has done a world CT good for weak lungs
and saved many life. Thousands have
used it and conquered Grip, bronchltls,
pneumonia and consumption. Their
general verdict is: It's the best and
most reliable medicine for throat and lung
roubles. Every soc and s1.OO bottle Is
guaranteed by Johnsons Pharmacy.