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The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-20
MOTT MURDER TRIAL
IS TO OPEN IN
THE MORNING
Character of Witnesses
Leads to Belief Insanity
Will Be the Plea.
srEcrAL TO THE INTER MOUNTAIN.

SPECIAI TO TIE IA1IR hOINlAlk.
Missoula, Feb. 2o.-The trial OF the
state against Mott, who is charged with
the murder OF his wife, will come up in
the district court in the morning.
That the defense will be insanity, at
least in part, is borne out by the names
OF the witnesses who have been sum-
moned by the defense. Drs. T. a. Fitz-
gerald +. A.. Grain and w. B. Parsons,
all Of whom have had a long acquaintance
with Mott, are subpoenacd. Drs. Spots
wood and Mccullough will be the expert
witnesses for the state.
DIR. Parsons may testify to the fact that
day or two before the murder was COM
mitted Mott came to his Office and talked
in such wild fashion about his insurance
matters and personal affairs that the doc
tor afterward remarked that the man was
crazy, and during the interview made sure
that his rifle was in the corner, for fear
Mott might become dangerous.
There seems 10 be a genuine opinion
that Mott was irresponsible, but whether
that irresponsibiity was Of a character
to establish alteration Of the mind will
be the hoty contested ground of debate
Mott has been taking a deep interest in
his case the past few days and he has
been making numerous suggestions TO his
attorney. He will at times act as II he
had thought of some point that would
bear him in good stead and he will send
for Mr.. Murray and talk il over with him.
Mott is in good health and evidently well
able at this time to stand the physical
and mental strain OF being tried for his
life.
County Attorney Hall today subpoenaed
the following additional witnesses for the
state: i. l.. Miller g. K. Barker, Temp
Witham and Mabel Frceland, the latter
OF Carlton.
Mabel Freeand was at one time a cook
in Motifs family.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-20
JOHN QU|NLAN IS
BEHIND THE BARS
TAKEN UP ON A CHARGE OF BEAT
ING HIS WIFE, HE is AMAZED AT
lMPUDENCE OF POLICE.

John Quinan was indignant this morn
ing when, after beating and choking his
wife for half hour, Policeman Feeney
came upon the scene and interrupted his
gentle pastime, so the officer says.
Qunlan is miner and lives with his
family at the corner OF Broadway and
Oklahoma streets. This morning when he
came from work he expressed himself as
dissatisfied with the way breakfast was
cooked and took his wife to task for what
dspcased him. lie seemed to be drinking,
it IS alleged, and tore things up generally.
Policeman Feeney was called to the
house and he at once placed Qunlan under
arrest All the way to the police station
the prisoner demonstrated with the oihcer,
claiming that he had perfect right to do
what he wanted with his wife. Inc police
and jaler thought differently, however, and
Quinlan will remain behind the bars until
tomorrow morning when he will be given a
chance to tell Judge Boyle about it.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-20
HE is WORTH A NEAT
SUM, IS Mr.. BAER

According to the judge, Baer is worth
about $4,000 or more and while at times
a heavy drinker he is not by any means a
spendthrift and it is safe to say that he
will always have money.
81 firmly believe that the man now un-
der. arrest in Washington is Frank Baer,"
said Judge Napton today. "The only thing
that ! ann surprised about is that he did
from another world, or that he was the
supreme ruler of the space between the
different planets, or that he was the king
of the moon and had just dropped in for
a social chat"
There are several other gentlemen in the
city who know the old-timcr well and
behind the bars in The % national @ M can;tal % Sw is
plain, common and very respectable citizen
Of the United States.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-20

setting up a precedent which the rabidist
politicians OF later days have never been
able to overthrow.
lie died December IL, 1900, at Mount
Vernon, leaving an unstained record, an
undying memory and the unique tradition
OF the apple tree and the hatchct. His
remains were inferred at Mount Vernon,
which has thus become one Of the yonera-
ted places in America.
In these later days time has driftcd
Washington into the distance 10 such an
extent that as real parsonage he becomes
n vague figure at times to the unrcmembcr-
ing but the man who will take the trouble
10 turn the pages OF history back 10 reyo-
luionary times and read the chapter on the
winter at Valley Forge or any other feature
Of that bitter struggle Of the early Amcr-
cans, will find Washington looming
forth before him the great and strong man
that ne was and when the 22d OF fcbru-
airy rolls around he will be glad when he
sees the Stars and Stripes aloft and proud
that he is AN American and countryman
Of the glorious Washington.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-20

least, which will be closed. That is
custom all over the country and is seldom
departed from.
In the East, where Sons OF George
Washington and Daughters OF the Revo-
luton societies flourish, there will prob
ably be patriotic observanccs Of various
kinds, but in Butte nothing Of the kind
has been broached in public way as yet.
The flag should be flown over the school
houses, however, and all public institu-
tions.
George Washington, it may revive ones
school memories 10 learn, was born Feb
ruary -, 1882. His birthplace was near
Bridges creek Westmoreland county, Va.
In early life he was a surveyor, and at
the time OF his election to the presidency
a planter
His fathers name was Augustine Wash
ington and his mothers Ball They were
OF English ancestry. Washington WAS
married in 1850 to Martha Curtis, whose
maiden name was Martha Dandridge, and
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-20
MIGHT TELL ANY OLD
KIND OF A FAIRY TALE

If il is really the New Chicago Baer
there is no telling what sort of a story he
would tell He might become imbucd with
the notion that he was a train robbcr or
that he was president of the United States.
II he got the idea into his head that -he
was a bad man it is very likely that he
would confess TO the most revolving
crimes, and il he happened to think that he
was president he would be likely to issue
a declaration of war against both Eng
land and Germany. He is intensely patri-
otic and drunk or sober has the nerve of
a grizzly bear.
On one occasion, some years ago, he
came to New Chicago one Sunday and
after playing poker with Indifferent sue
cess and drinking with marked regularity
he suddenly announced that he was Henry
Ward Beecher and that he was going to
preach at the schoolhouse. lie went to
the school building and. finding the door
locked, kicked it in and, taking the plat
form, delivered really good sermon. lie
carried the services through with ability,
with the exception of singing and prayer.
lie tried his best to sing, but the best
he could do was few lines OF March
ing Through Georgia" and his prayer was
total failure.
In general conversation lie could only
speak English, but he could swear beauti-
fully in several different languages and
could make the somewhat celebrated and
historical army in Flanders look like chips
in a primeval forest.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-20
Boise, Idaho, Lady Succumbs
After Short Residence
in This City.

a severe illness for three months. w. II.
Watson, the husband of the deceased lady,
and her mother were at her bedside when
she died.
Mrs. Watson came 20 Butte from Boise,
Idaho, only a few months ago, and her
remains will he taken to the city named
for interment. Her death was a great
blow to her bercaved relatives.
Mrs. Watson died on the second ami
versary Of her marriage, having been mar
ried Just two years To a day yesterday.
Her fate is particularly sat on account
OF her youth and her short married life.
She is only - years old and was
charming and loveable young woman. Al
though She had lived in Butte so short a
time she had already made many friends
by her gentle manners and kind heart.
She was a lady Of estmable character and
many accomplishments.
Mrs. Watson's relatives are residents
of Boise. The young lady herself was
born and raised in Owyhee county In
Idaho. Besides her husband, she leaves a
father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. ii. Ole
sen sister. Mrs. Freda Brown. and a
brother. Henry Oleson. all of whom live
at Boise. She also leaves other relatives
aud many close friends in the home OF her
youth.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-20
co TO GREAT FALLS
Legislature to Be Shown
the Town and Other
wise Entertained.
SPECIAL TO THE INTER moryrAry.

SPECIAL TO THE INTER MoiNIAlN
Great Falls Feb. 2o.--ArranRemonts for
the entertainment OF the legislative visitors
TO this city are about completed. The
special train which will bring the members
OF the legislature here from Helena will
arrive in the city at 3 80 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon and will be met at the depot by
the business mems delegation. The train
will be run to Rainbow Falls and after
wards the party will be taken TO various
places OF irnerest throughout the city.
On sunday the party will be taken to the
Boston K Montana smeltcrs and shown
through the works. After seeing the
smelters they will be entertained at
luncheon at the smelter. 1t is thought that
at least 70 members will come in from
Helena. The majority OF the visitors will
be composed OF members OF the legislature.
On Sunday night the party will be enter
tanned at a smoker by the Eagles Of the
city. There will be a banquet and social
gathering which will last until late in the
night.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-20
ANDY NELSON DEAD
Passes Away at Dillon as
the Result of a Serious
Fall From Wagon.
SPECIAL TO THE INTER MOUNTAIN.


Dillon, Feb. ao.-Andrew Nelson, aged
50, died at the Frohman lodging house in
this city at 0:Io today. lie was slightly
under the influence OF liquor on Wednes-
day while driving a load of hay and tell
from the wagon. lie was picked up by the
police who thought that he was drunk and
sent to the lodging house. The next day
he managed to sit up, but it was found that
he had become paralyzed and at once be-
gan failing.
He has been resident OF the Big Hole
country for the past IS years. lie came
a butcher for several persons. lie leaves
boy "a years of age, who is being cared for
by friends in the Big Hole country No
funeral arrangements have as yet been
made.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-20
ONE SUFFOCATES IN
DANGEROUS FIRE
At LOGAN
Flames Sweep Four Ad-
joining Business Places
Clerk May Die.
SPECIAL TO THE INTER MOUNTAIN.

Bozeman, Feb. ao.--A fire at Logan
started at o:Io last night and before the
flames could be gotten under control had
destroyed the Burslen saloon. a grocery
store next to the saloon, a Chinese res
taurant and building which stood next
to it, The fire was one Of the most spec
tacular that has been seen in, this city.
The flames could be seen all over the
valley. A telephone message was sent
to this city and part of the fire depart
ment was sent to assist in saving other
property. During the fire two of the
clerks who were in the grocery store
were overcome and nearly sullocated, and
it was with difficulty that they were res
cued. One Of them revived shortly after
being taken from the burning building,
but the other is in a serious condition
and il is feared that he will die.
The origin OF the fire is unknown.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-20
Bernlcia Ford Is in BaStile
to Tell What She May
Know About It.
WILLIAMS DENIES IT
Long Tom IntimateS
He Does Not See Where
Mrs. Ford Is in II.

woman who it Is believed knows the
full details of the knocking oul ard rob.
bing OF Alexander A. Mcdonald ia this
city about two weeks ago is confined in
the womans department of the county
jail. There is no formal charge against
her, she being detained only as q witness
in the case OF Long Tom Williams. who
is charged with having relieved McDon-
aid OF his money aud valuabcs.
Detective Jerry Murphy landed the wo-
man yesterday afternoon under iuiurma-
tion that came 90 him IN the shape ol an
anonymous letter.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-20
WANT COURT THERE
Great Falls Lawyers Would
Like to Have United
States Tribunal.
SPECIAL 10 rnr INTER uoryrAIa.

bTT'I INE To IWT TNITF -IVI Y INIF'
Great Falls, Feb zo.--A meeting OF the
attorneys Of this city was held in the
courtroom this morning and the matter
Of having sitting Of the United States
court held in this city was discussed. 1t
was decided that AN effort should be made
through the proper authorities to have
court held by the United States Judge at
regular terms in Great Falls. There is
considerable United States business trans
acted in this city, and the fact that attor-
neys and clients have to 90 TO other cities
for trials makes it an Inconvenience, which
it is hoped will be overcome.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-20
Has Confessed to Several
Awful Crimes in His
Time, He Has.
ALWAYS DREAMING
People Who Knew Baer
Say He Imagines He Is
a Jesse James.
SPECIAL TO THE INTER morvrMY.

SPECIAL TO THE INTER MOUNTAIN.
Anaconda. Feb. 2o.--One OF the old
timers of Western Montana, now in Ana
conda, thinks that he has the solution of
the mystery OF the self-confessed train
robber now being held in the city Of
Washington OF suspicion.
He says that the man under arrest and
giving his name as Franklin Baer, is prob
ably Franklin J. Baer, who for a number
of years owned a ranch near New Chicago,
In the lower Deer Lodge valley. He says
that Baer was one OF the best men in the
country when he was sober but that he
was somewhat addicted TO the habit of
drinking and that when he was properly
loaded with the stuff that Captain Dutton
so dcspises he was ready for strategems
and spoils. In his opinion Baer has
dropped into Washington and becoming
filled Up with congressional whisky inn
sgned that he was really bad man from
the West. instead OF the quiet, peaceable
and gentlcmarly citizen that he really is.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-20
HIS WILD PIPE DREAM
ABOUT KILLING FOUR

Baer was we'll off, and it is understood
that he sold his ranch about three years
ago and went East to live, and it is
known that he always intended to visit
the national capital during a session of
congress. Unless he has forsaken his
Montana ways he would certainly get
drunk before startling on the journey, and
II the saloons were not all closed he would
not be in any particular hurry to get sober.
Some years ago Baer went to Deer
Lodge and confessed to the late James
B. McMaster, who was the sheriff of Deer
Lodge county. that on the road up from
his ranch he had killed three men and
one woman. He said that the officers
would find eight dead persons. but that
they need not blame him for killing but
four of them.
The confession raised quite an excite
ment in the town of Deer Lodge, as Baer
was well-known and reliable man, and at
his request he was locked up until the
matter could be investigated. 1t was dis
covered later that he had left home with a
good starter for a jag and that he had
slept by the roadside for some hours and
there dreamed the blood-curding tale.
According to the od-timers here who
man in Washington talles very closely,
and they are very confident that their old
friend has at last realized his life desire
to visit the national capital.
Judge Yelling Napton of this district is
quite of the opinion that it is Baer, and
says that it would be just like his old
friend to four-hush in Washington while
under the influence of liquor, and that he
would be just as likely to make believe
that he was second edition of Jesse James
as anything else. The judge has known
him since the days when placer mining
was in full swing in the old mining camp
of Pioneer, and he says that when he is
sober he is an interesting and intelligent
man, but that when full of booze he would
%rv for an IDnercut on his own mofher
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-20
THOMAS M'GRAW IS INJURED
Hurt in the Parrot Mine by a Fall OF
Ore.

Thomas McGraw, miner was working
in the shaft OF the Parrot mine this after
noon about ? o'clock, when in some way
there was fall OF pile OF ore. Nc
Graw was injured about the head and
upper part OF the body.
A. call was sent in for the ambulance
and the miner was removed too St.
James hospital, where his wounds were
dressed. They are very painful, but not
serious.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-20
IN HONOR OF POPE
Catholics of Capital City
Mark Anniversary in
Cathedral.

Helena, Feb. so.--This is the twenty
fifth annual anniversary of the election Of
Pope Leo, and the event is being remem-
bered by the Catholics Of this city. This
morning pontifcal high mass was celebra-
ted by Bishop Brondel at the cathedral.
An eloquent sermon was delivered by Rev.
Father Sullivan. and the attendance was a
record-breaker of the Capital City,
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-20
ON NEW DORM|TORY .
Dedicatory Services Over
MiSSoula Building to Be
Held Tomorrow.

Missoula, Feb. ao.--The dedication cerc-
monies attending the dedication OF the
girls dormitory and the new gymnasium at
the state university will occur tomorrow
morning. 1t was the intention TO have
Governor Toolc deliver an address. but
since the death OF his sister-in-law the
governors address will be abandoned. An
elaborate program has been arranged.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-20
Raid Hop Joint.

SPECIAL TO THE INTER MOUNTAIN.
Billings, Feb. 2o.-Olficers Baker and
Mowric raided a Chinese joint early this
morning. Steve ANCHOR and Nettie Rus
sell, who were under the influence of the
drug, were arrested. The man was al
lowed to go and the woman put up cash
bond of $40 to appear in court For some
unknown reason the Chinaman who runs
the place was not arrested.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-20
Pays One Hundred as Fine.

SPECIAL 10 ruE IsTFR MOuErAiY.
Dillon, Feb. 2o.-I'rcd Strapp, the Young
man who was charged with negotiating a
forged check and who was arrested and
brought back from Great Falls, was fined
$Ioo and sentenced 10 thirty days IN jail.
The jail sentence was suspended pending
good behavior. The forgery charged was
changed to one Of obtaining goods under
color Of a false check
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-20
Dies in Great Agony.

sPEcIAL To>THE MIR MOUNTAIN.
Helena Feb. zo.-William Kane, who
was employed at the Capital restaurant
morning in his room by taking a dose Of
strychnine. He had been drinking heavily
for several days and is thought to have
become respondent. Shortly before his
death the unfortunate man was taken with
spasms and his shrieks could be heard for
nearly block. He died in great agony.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-20
TAKEN UP BY GAME WARDEN
Helena Man Arrested for Violating the
Game Laws.
SPECIAL TO TIE INTER MOUNT.

SPECIAL TO TIE INTER MOUNTAIN.
Helena, Feb. ao.--M. NJ Hennige OF the
Helena Packing and Provision company,
was arrested by Game Warden Scott on
a charge of selling grouse out OF season.
He appeared before Justice Of the Peace
i. l.. Reese and pleaded not guilty. He
will have his trial at future date.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-20
SUNDAY ANNIVERSARY
WASHINCTON'S BIRTH

whom history says was a widow Of most
fascinating personality
Washington was inauguratcd president
in 1850 at the age OF 81. lie was then
living at Mount Vernon. and he was a
fcderalist in politics, which would mean
nothing 20 a demo popo- socio fusionist Of
Butte at this day. He served seven years,
ten months and four days in his exalted
office and refused third term, thereby
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-20

Next Sunday is the I7tst anniversary
OF the birth OF George Washington the
first president OF the United States and
the father OF his country. Nearly every
American is familiar with the fact that
February ~ is Washington's birthday, so
il Is a work OF superogation TO announce
the fact.
In Butte the day will be observed on
Monday by the banking institutions at
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-20
BRADY WILL DIE
No Chance for Life of the
Switchman Hurt at
MiSSoula.

Missoula, Feb. Richard Brady, tho
Switchman who was so badly injured while
trying to jump on lumber car which he
was switching in the Northern Pacific yards
last evening, is still alive, but there is no
hope held out for his recovery. Ii is thought
that his life Is only question OF few
hours. He was frightfully mashed about
breast and shoulders.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-20
MAY MAKE IMPROVEMENTS
Frank in the Lehieh Valley Marble and
Onyx Company.
SPECIAL TO THE INTER MOUNTAIN.

Helena, Feb. ao.-H. l.. Frank who is
heavy stakeholder in the Lehigh Valley
Marble and Onyx company at Lehigh,
Utah. was in the city today and said that a
number of expensive improvements were
contemplated by the company during the
coming summer
A great deal of the product OF the COM
pany is used in this state.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-20
NENEME IS IN TOLLS
Indian Held at MisSoula for
Looking on Whisky
When It's Red.
srrciAL TO THE INTER Mouvrnv.

Missoula, Feb so.-Neneme, the Indian
who was caught on the reservation with a
lot of whisky, had preliminary hearing
before United States Commissioner Smith
yesterday afternoon and was bound over to
the United States court. Last night there
were six drunken Indians in the city jail.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-20
MRS. w. H. WATSON Is (.
VICTIM OF PERITONlTlS

Mrs. w. II. Watson. c.dy who has
lived in Butte only short time, died at
her residence in this city this morning
at o'clock. Her death was caused by
peritonitis. She had been suffering with
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-20
A 100000 Fire.

Washington, Feb. ao.-Fire destroyed
Carnahan & Co.'S big hardware store,
Akerman's and other business houses on
gosae this morning. Loss 100000.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-02-20
Big Shipment Of Horses.

SPECIAL TO THE INTER MOUNTAIN.
Dillon, Feb. ao.--J. w. Morton will take
Io7 head of horses to Butte today and
ship them to North Dakota points over the
Great Northern railroad.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22
Tourist Cars to California.

\ double berth in tourist sleeper,
Chicago 10 San Francisco, costs only
SO The service via the Chicago
Milwaukee & st. Paul and Union
Pacific lire is comfortable and salts
factory.
Thro' tourist sleeper to San Fran
cisco leaves Chicago at 1925 y. III.
daily.
If you're iutereste drop NE card.
JOHN r. PORT, District Passenger
Agent, Room d, Park Building, Pitts
burg, Pa. as 81
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Low Rates West.

Only $35 Chicago to San Francisco,
Los Angeles. Portland, Tacoma, Sc
attic and many other Pacific Coast
points, every day, February Is ga
April 30, 1903. One-way, second class
colonist rates via Chicago, Milwaukee
& st. Paul and Union Pacific line.
TO the Northwest via this route. or
via ST. Paul. Additional informa ton
on request. JOHN r. PORT. District
Passenger Agent, Room d, Park
Building, Pittsburg, Pa. As 81
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22

A feature Of the dairy interest in Nor
way consists in placing a dish of por-
ridge on the threshold Of the COW barn
on Christmas morning. While this
smacks of superstition. it is still better
than swiping old bossy with the fork
handle on days which are not rated rs
holidays.