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The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21
MONDAY, DECEMBER al 1893.
CHARGE AGAINST THE MAYOR.

Mayor Mullins may have been surprised
that the report Of the aldermanic invcs-
tigaiing committee was made when it was,
but there Is no apparent reason why lie
shopd c&pes, any other result from official
inquiry respecting the character OF his
administration.
The findings OF fact presented in the
report Of the committee offer little that is
new to the public. They constitute Sc
we're arraignmcnt Of the head Of the city
government and afford a secure founda-
ton for the recommendation that the mayor
shall be brought 10 trial as provided by
law for official misdemeanors. but the re-
port does little more than 10 perfect the
record in a formal way as a preliminary
to the only proceedings left to the coun-
Gil under the law As to most OF the prin-
cpal charges, the mayor has not only adj
miucd the facts in hs acts and uterances,
but the results OF making taxpayers part
ners in crime by unlawful collection Of
money in consideration OF protection to
lawcss traffic by city officers has been pre-
SCHlNI ~ iHt publlG ~ MS Supporters 10
among the advantages oil the Mullins ad
minislration.
The mayors oncnses have been frequent
and fragrant. Nor can lie escape rcspon-
sibility or excuse himself by charging that
some Of the aldermen opposed 10 him
have sins of their own. Let him hold them
to as strict an accounting as the law pro-
vides. But ii there is TO be respect for
the laws among those who must respect
the Law il there is to be security for life
and property in this community, officers
who accept the responsibility Of enforcing
the law must be taught its potency
when they openly disregard their oaths Of
office and violate its plaincst provisions.
To Mayor Mullins, the result of a CON
fict between himself and the council
may seem to be OF the utmost Importance
To the public, the integrity OF government
and the efficiency OF the laws to discour-
age crime will present an issue for prior
concern and settlement.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21
PERSONAL NOTES

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Pyle Of Butte have as
their guests Mrs. Prosser and Miss Bessie
Prosser of Helena
Herbert Runde who went to Cuba re-
Gently to engage in mining, is said to be
contemplating returning soon, as he does
not like the tropical climate.
John Edgerton, cashier in the Office of
the United States assaycr in Helena, spent
yesterday in Butte, returning home last
night.
S. l.. Smithers, Helena merchant, is
at the Finlen.
DR.. J. NJ Scanland physician at the
Warm Springs asylum, is in town.
John K. b. Read left Saturday for 4
visit in San Francisco.
Lewis Stockett, the coal expert Of Great
Falls, arrived in town last night.
K. I. Starr, route agent for the Great
Northern Express company, arrived from
Helena last night and is at the Finlen.
John y. Welcome, who is spending the
winter in Helena, came across the range
yesterday.
Fred w. Agatz, manager of the Helena
theater, departed for home yesterday after
few days visit in Butte.
NJ. S. Largey left Saturday evening for
visit in Detroit and New York.
Judge William Clancy has gone to Edna,
Mo, to eat his Christmas and New Year 5
dinners with relatives.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21
MONTANA'S CHRISTMAS PAPERS.

Special holiday numbers OF newspapers
and periodicals long ago lost the charm
OF novelty, but continue to serve useful
purposes Of advertising communities and
states beyond their boundaries as well as
holiday goods to home patrons. Content
with having furnished a model for the en-
tire West last year in this line OF artistic
production, the Inter Mountain this season
has directed its enterprise to other special
features for its patrons and left the field
OF Christmas specially 10 its contempo-
rares.
1t is pleasant to notice that both tho
Butte Miner and the Anaconda Standard
in their issues of yesterday furnished pro-
ducts worthy of Montana and well de-
signed to maintain the reputation earned
by the press OF the state for exceling
enterprise and ability. No citizen of the
state need hesitate TO send either paper TO
friends anywhere in the world or fear
that Montana or her principal cities will
suffer in estimation from comparison OF
| her newspapers with those published else-
| where.
The Standard is entitled to special men
ton for its work. Its Christmas edition
was made up OF 90 pages, crowded with
excellent special features, handsomely illus
trated, and with advertisements fairly rep
resenlativc Of the varied trade and indus
try Of the state in addition to the complete
news Of the day. Few journals in the
largest cities of the country will exceed
it in volume and none will excel it in dig
nifty of character and beauty OF appear
ance
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21
Mr.. HEINzE PROTESTS TOO MUCH
Public Understands Purposes Of His Cor
poration's Anti-Corporatio Pretenses.

Public Understands Purposes Of His Cor
poration's Anti-Corporation Pretenses.
Fergus County Argus1
The launching Of Heinze's new party
last week was a tame affair. There were
but few counties represented at his mass
convention. The great majority of his
delegates came from Silver Bow county
and consisted of those in his immediate
employ in one capacity or another. His
specal train was made OF those who work
for him. The inducement of a free ride,
free lunch and free booze was sufficient TO
guarantee good attendance from thcAcop-
per camp. Those who took part IN thcl
christening Of this new party are not men
to inspire any one with the purity of their
motives Such political hacks as General
Warren and Ex-Governor Robert Smith
were two conspicuous wet nurses and bottle
holders OF course, Mr.. lleinzc was the
chief "spellbindcr" and although he
aroused some enthusiasm among his hench-
men he did not make many converts to the
cause Of the United Court and Copper COM
pany.
The fact is, Mr.. IIcnze has played his
hand too strong. He has exposed his hole
card" and the people are on to him. to use
a slang expression. He dare not dcnouncc
or oppose the legislation which was being
enacted because he was shrewd enough TO
know that il was in behalf of the people OF
this state regardless Of any particular cor
poration or interest. Not being able TO as
sail the legislature or the purpose Tor
which it was called into extra session, OF
course he turned his batteries upon the
Amalgamatcd Copper company.
But Mr.. IIeinzc makes the mistake of
thinking that the people care anything
about his grievances with that company or
that they take any stock in his pretensions
of fighting their battles. This is simply
stage play to catch the credulous and
gullible When the people want his assist
ance to check the excesses of the Amalga-
mated company they will let him know.
The most OF them are coming to the con
clusion that he and the corporation he rep
resents are about as dangerous as any in
the state. Like certain birds that make
demonstration some distance from their
nest TO draw intruders away from their
young. Mr. Henzc is engaged in denounc-
ing others in order to divert the scrutiny
OF the suspicious as to his own methods
Of operation in this state.
The determined and united action Of
both republicans and democrats to enact
laws that would remove a stigma from this
state and the almost unanimous majorities
by which such legislation was enacted
should be answer enough to the TRADES Of
Mr.. Heinze, as well as a source OF pleas
ure to that great majority of the public
which has no interest in this fight but
want to see only right and justice prevail.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21
NEW UNION IDEAS IN CANADA.

The remarkable statement is made in an
Associated Press dispatch today from OF
tawa that the dominion government has
now under consideration the question of
uniting New Foundland with Alaska, and
also the question OF purchasing Greenland
from Denmark. The dispatch makes the
further queer statement that this is the re-
suit Of the Alaska boundary decision,
which was so unsatisfactory to Canada.
Just how it is proposed to consolidate
Canada's Alaskan possessions, for surely
the dispatch cannot mean the United
States territory OF Alaska, with New
Foundand, is not at all clear. The west
ern boundary of New Foundland runs APP
proxmately on the 90 degree OF west
longitude, while the eastern boundary of
Alaska runs approximately on the I4oth
degree Of west longitude. To jump 80 de-
grces OF longitude even in that latitude, is
a large undertaking. To go north and
take in Greenland as part OF the dominion
is task OF almost equal magnitude Sure
ly, these Canadians have large ideas.
The only explanation is that the dis
patch eliminated a number OF important
details Those who have followed Cana
dian political matters in recent months are
aware that the government is desirous of
uniting its northern possessions in a more
cohesive form than now prevails. 1t also
is being urged TO establish sort of a re-
vised Monroe doctrine, by which the dec
laration will be made that the acquisition
of territory by any other nation on the
northern part Of the continent or Oh the
island contiguous thereto will be regarded
as an act unfriendly to Canada and to the
British empire. To do this thoroughly the
proposition to acquire Greenland by pur-
chase is under consideration.
New Foundland never has been part of
the dominion. 1t is separate crown
colony, The unorganzcd territory OF
Canada, which runs up into the Arctic
ocean, comprises approximately 1000, zoo
square miles, or nearly twice as much al
is contained within the seven organized
provinces This unorganizcd territory ha
been roughly districted as follows: Ur
gayia, north OF Quebec and adjoining La
brador-a part of New Foundland Frank
lin, the most northerly of all, which il
cludes Bahin land Prince Albert land, Pai
ry land and the islands OF the Arctic
Keewatin, just west of Hudson bay an
these districts comprising what is know
as the Northwest Territories, Saskatch,
wan, Assinniboia, Alberta Athabasc
Mackenzie and Yukon, the last named bt
ing Canadian Alaska.
II is an empire in extent and Canadian
are now learning that it is rich beyon
their previous ideas. For generations IL
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21

Hudson Bay company has kept it largely
an unknown land, maintaining monopoly
of the trade and keeping out pioneers by
methods which are familiar to pioneer resi-
dents OF Montana. To give the region
governmental organization aud to promote
development and trade seems to be the
purpose Of the dominion government. 1t
is a commendable purpose and one which
doubtless will make Canada great. II is
much better policy than railing at the home
government for permitting the United
States to take that portion OF Alaska to
which the United States had clear title.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21
Habit Became Second Nature.

The old schoolmaster was deeply af-
fected. His scholars, noticing the dilapi-
dated appearance of his chair, had pre-
sentcd him with a new one for Christmas.
My dear boys" said the kindly old peda-
gogue with tears in his eyes, 81 can never
hope to tell you how you have made me
feel by this token of your love for me.
All | can do is to thank you for the sacri-
fees you have made of your little purses
for the sake Of my comfort. If you have
found me severe at times, | trust you re-
alizc that it has always been for your own
good.' As the old schoolmaster prepared
to sit down in his new chair he .nlcou-
sciously ran his hand over the seat in
search of bent pins.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21
PoRclNE BROKE UP THE FAIR.
Small Prize Pig Got Loose and Created
Scene of Havoc.

Scene of Havoc.
A little pig which had been presented to
the Hudson City branch of the Young
Mems Christian Association, Jersey City,
by Rev Emil A. Meury, was one of the
novel attractions at the fair which closed
last night. 1t was claimed that the pig,
because of its being confined in a wooden
cage, had refused to eat, and was subsst-
ing on air On Friday night, however, the
pig determined to break its fast. Bursting
away one side OF its wooden cage the ami
NAL calmly walked out among the men,
women and children. Suddenly an old
German woman shrelSed DER pig is
ouid!" and instantly there was a panic
among the women.
Old and young scrambled upon chairs
and tables, and hundreds OF articles which
had been offered for sale at the booths
were trampled under foot. The dis
play OF ankles and lingerie was bewlder-
ing to all but the pig. The pig charging
at the refrcshmcnt BOOTH upset large
bowl of red lemonade. After licking up
a quantity from the floor it stopped sud
denly smackcd its tongue and rolled its
eyes about. Then it tackled toward the
sandwich booth. 80,
At that moment John G.. Helmers. one
of the active members of the Y. M. C. A.,
rushed toward the door. A table on which
the cash receipts of the evening were de
posted was in the path of the pig. 1t was
moving rapidly and couldn't dodge ,the
| table. There was a collision, and the floor
| was strewn with silver and the pig. Re
covering its equilibrium, the pig resumed
its fight to the door, but it was headed of
by Mr.. Ielmers and other men. They
caught the animal and put it back in the
cage-New York Herald.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21
Political Bosses Easily Dethroned.
kansas City Journa

A political boss is bluff, a false alarm,
fake and fraud in the sense that he
has one iota Of power not put into his
hands by the people. A political boss
comes as near not being made of solid sub
stance as the fabric of dream. He can
be snulfed out, pulyerized disintcgrated
and annihilated at any instant when ma
jority of the people decide to vote that
they don't want him any more. 1t is, hard,
then, to get up much sympathy for a. boss
ridden state or community. When such
community howls it is advertising it's pwn
weakness and puerility. -L
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21
AMONG THE PLAYERS
At the Grand.

This is to be great week at the Grand.
The bill put on last night has greater
number of novelties and clever features
than any week so far
Since the opening Of the continuous
show there has been continuous stream
Of people invading the theater, but this
week promises to be a record-breaker. The
sketch team composed of Miss Hadley and
Miss Archer, who were formerly Florodora
girls, does a number of catchy things.
One of the girls gives a comedian turn
a la German, which is excellent. Then the
new moving pictures are making hit with
the public. This week the show is especial
ly for the children as it is Christmas week,
and the parents gather many happy laughs
too.
The house is open every night with
matinees Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21
ARE TO GIVE A HOLIDAY DANCE

SPECIAL TO THE INTER MOUNTAIN.
Missoula. Dec. 2r.-A dance will be
given i'll Elks' hall, Christmas night, by the
ladies' of the Degree of Honor, A. o. U.
w. The following are the committees on
arrangement:
Reception ommittcc--Mesdames c.
Christensen, Mccall James Osborne, w.
II. Reed w. II. Kelly and Lawyer. Floor
committee-Messrs. William Coo, Pope
Catlin. Andrew Logan, w. II. Reed Fred
Won Bestenbostel, w. II. Rainier and Mr..
Mccall.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21
ITALIANS Threatened
TO MURDER A FOREMAN
spEcrAL TO THE INTER MOUNTAIN.

Ieavcnworth, Wash, Dec. Alt re-
uuired the services Of the sheriff and
posse of citizens to rescue the foreman
Of gang Of Italian laborers from the
wrath Of the men because their transpor-
tations to ST. Paul had not arrived. They
held the foreman prisoner and threatened
to kill him.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21
MRS. ]. F. SHARP IS DEAD

SPECIAL TO THE INTER MOUNTAIN.
Stevensvile, Dec. 2I.-Mrs. J. +.
Sharp, wife of the principal OF the Stevens
vile schools, died in Helena yesterday. at
the home of her father, Rev. |. n. Smith.
She was not considered in danger until
yesterday. Her husband reached her bed
side just before she passed away. The
funeral will be held here tomorrow.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21
At the Empire.

The Empire theater has new attractions
this week which will interest and delight
those who go to see and enjoy. Among
the novelties are the Martin sisters, vocal
ists Fernandez, the tramp exponent;
George Campbell, the European marvel !:
the Brewer sisters, musical experts, and
Baaine and Dennetti in feats of strength.
The house was crowded yesterday and
the enthusiasm showed the people to be
pleased.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21
"Sandy Bottom"

"Sandy Bottom" a stirring comedy
drama, full of heart interest and rich in
action, opened two-nights' engagement
at the Broadway thcater last night. The
scene of the play is laid in the NOUN
tains of Arkansas and the plot has TO do
with the moonshiners, those mountainecrs
who scorn to pay revenue to the govern
ment on the whskey they manufacture in
private stills by the light of the moon.
Miss Mamie Holden in the role of Sue
Newsome, the winsome maid who is the
heroine, charmed and delighted her audi
cnce. The remainder OF the company is
excellent
SANDY Bottom" will be repeated to-
night.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21

Mayor Mullins would be delighted to
assist in establishing matron at the
city jail il it were not for the law re-
quiring that all appontvc city officials
shall be qualified voters. The mayors
growing respect for the law is one Of the
most hopeful indications outcropping from
imperfect human nature
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21
Juduinu by Features.

The Dashund-Thcrc is no danger Of
you poking your nose into other peoples
business.
The Pug-Tf all your wit is as long
drawn ont as that you had better tie knot
in yourself or you will slip through that
collar,
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21
Fathers Idea.
[Chicago Record Herald.

INNICdBO KtCOTd-I1cTalI,J
do you think your father has any
idea that | have serious intentions con
cernng you''
Il heard him telling mother the other
day that he didn't think it would cost any
more to have you at the table regularly
than it does for me to feed you, from, the
pantry shelves every night"
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21

Doubtless Spain would be pleased to see
the United States disciplined by somebody,
but also doubtless Spain will want alli-
ance with something more potential in
war than Colombia to be induced to en-
gage in any such enterprise.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21
ROBBED OF ROLL OF S175

Kalispell, Dec. 2I.--A recent arrival
from Minnesota, by the name of Johnson,
complained to the police that he had been
robbed of $I7s. 1t appears that he took
in the redlight district frequently display
ing roll of grecnbacks. He was "dopcd'
and when he came to his money had van
;cbaI
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21
At the Christenino.

Ifooligan-Phat koind av punch did they
hove ut Mullgan's chstcnin?
Clancy-Divil av a bit do O know,
llooligan. Oi got wan punch in tn ole,
an ut knocked TIL taste out av me.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21
Cause Of Rise and Fall.

Mabel-ls it necessary to always have
pull in politics2
Jack-Pull bears the same relation to
politics as push does to society. You push
the other fellow down and pull yourself
I'D,
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21
TWO STABBED IN A
BATTLE AT STORRS
SPECIAL TO THE INTER MOUNTAIN.


Storrs, Dec. 2i.-John Iindell and
labett Darala, two Finn coal miners, en-
gagged in a terrible fight last night. Darala
was stabbed over the heart and may die.
His assailant was arrested. Another man.
name not known, who attempted to play
the role of peacemaker was stabbed in the
wrist for his pains.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21
TO PASS THE TIME
Blue Monday.

Monday morning, at the dawning
When you're snoozing in your bed,
And you hear the clock a.warning,
Golly, don't 1t make you mad.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21

Those people who want Senator Smoot
unseated to insure the government against
seizure by the Mormon church are wasting
time which might be proftably employed
in the construction Of cyclone collars.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21

The interview between Toistoi and
Bryan may turn out novel and At may
produce only a lecture. 1t all depends
upon who does the talking.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21
Mrs. Robert Lamb Dead.

Great Falls, Dec. aI.-Mrs. Robert Lamb
of Monarch, this county formerly Miss
Hoyt, sister of Captain Hoyt of the
United States army, is dead. The body
will be taken to Beloit, Wis, for inter-
ment. She was ~ and popular
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21
Perils or Childhood.

Uncle Mose-Roxy, | hearn dat it amt
good toe give youngun too much 'lasses.
Aunt Roxana-fIow is 'lasses gwine to
hurt dat youngun2
Uncle Mosc--I hearn dat it makes chill
luns syfuptitious
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21

Madame Nordica certainly needed no
divorce suit to bring the public to ap-
probation of her talents. Possibly the
servant girl problem made her married life
seem a failure
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21

Japan discusses the war question with
all the enthusiasm Of an outclassed pugiist
who is invited to contest where the
winner is to take everything
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21

The New York Idea appears to be that
presidents can be syndicated and unloadcd
on the country through the stock exchange
like bad investment.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21
Wreck on Montana Central.

A wreck near Basin yesterday morning,
caused by broken hangc on an ore car,
delayed traffic on the Montana Central
road three or four hours.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21

General Wood will be confirmed and
Major Rathbone will not be vindicated.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21

Also Judge Beatty's precise language
makes it reasonably apparent that igno-
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21

This is the shortest day of the year,
but it will have some long moments for
lawlcss city officials.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21

rance Of law is no excuse for the attorney
in the case.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-21
CRAND OPERA HOUSE
~ Dick p. Sutton. Manager
'Phc1e, 8S8M.

One Week, Commencing Sunday, Deccm-
Der 20.
Christmas Matinee.
GRAND HOLIDAY BILL
Hadley and Archer, the Floradora girls
in a comedy sketch Schwartz Children,
amusing sketch artists. The Aherns, the
European Acrobats. Frederick the Great,
the Man of Mystery. Miss Katie Brady.
in new Illustrated Song, "Close Your
Eyes and Open Your Mouth" By special
request. Faryland. Matinee Saturday and
Sunday
All the Lower Floor aoc Balcony, Ioc
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-10
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Such, in brief was the condition Of an
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troubled with kidney disease and
neither doctors nor medicines gave
him any relief. At length he tried
Electric Bisters. 1t put him on his
feet In short order and now he testi-
ties. 'I'm on the road to complete
recovery" Best on earth for liver
and kidnsy troubles and all forms of
Stomach and Bowel COMP laints Only
so cents. Guaranteed by o. Z. Glib
son, druggist.