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The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-22
CLARK AND BARTELLS
SPAR IN CORRIDOR
OF COURTHOUSE
County Commissioner and
Former Business Part
ner Have Scuffle.

For n few minutes this morning II
looked as il the corridor OF the county
courthouse might be transformed into n
prize ring, without gloves or referee. and
with limited number OF spectators. The
principals TO the affair were Chairman
Clark OF the board of county commission
ers and Edward Bartels.
Chairman Clark was going ZIP the steps
leading to the second floor, in company
with Assessor Dan Brown. Mr.. Bartells
was going UP behind them. What was
said. il anything, nobody among the dis
interested spectators heard. Suddenly
Chairman Clark swung around and made
a vicious right poke at Mr.. Bartells The
latter ducked very cleverly. and the blow
landed on the air. Mr.. Bartels ran down
the stairs and removed his overcoat and
prepared to give battle Mr.. Clark, how
ever, continued on his way up the stairs.
Judge Harncy was hearing some cx-
parte matters when Mr.. Bartells walked
into the courtroom and made his way TO
the bench. Your honor" he said, 81
would like to know if there is any way to
protect witness on his way TO court. !
was assaulted on my way up the steps. II
is only a personal matter
After studying over the matter for a
few minutes Judge Harney told MIR. Bar
tells he had better go to the county at
torney and make complaint. As no blows
were landed during the affair, it is not
likely there will be any further trouble
unless the parties to it meet again.
The cause Of trouble. it is stated. was n
falling out over business affairs, the two
men having been associated formerly in
the coal business.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-22
MOTHER STRANCLED
DAUGHTER is MISSING AND SHE
TOO MAY HAVE MET TER
RlELE DEATH.
ny ASSOCIATED rRlss,

Des Moines, Iowa Dee 22-An inyes-
tiga.ion by the coroner revealed the fact
that Mrs. Charles W. Graves, who was
found dead in her home in East Dcs
Moincs on Friday last, burned almost be-
yond recognition had been siranglcd It
also developed al the inquiry that the wo
mans husband had previously threatened
her and had been restrained by the court
from entering her home.
Miss Winnie Rcidcr, a member Of the
Grau Opera company and daughter Of
the dead woman by a former husband, was
expected home from Chicago on the day
Of her mothers death to spend the holi-
days, but had not arrived. All efforts to
locate her have failed and il is feared she
also may have met with an accident.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-22
If fColomb' Sights, She is
to b : eft at the
Me- : Of America.
R0y<..S OF ATTACK
Marines Cover Possible
Approaches to Panaman
Territory Well.

Washington Dee. 81 Diplomatic pres
sure viii be brought 10 bear Upon tolom-
hia by several powers to prevent war he
tween that country and the United States.
The first step III this direction already
have been taken hy several foreign powers
through their representatives,. who have
informed Cen Rafael Reyes OF the uliity
ot any attempt by Colombia to rctakr
Panama, declaring that II will result IN
pfcclpiiailng the Bogotd government into
war with the United States, aud have
sad Ia him that the result oi such "A
catastrophe Colombia herself must realize.
VI tins Is not succnt, the representa-
tiycs Of these countries al Bogota will he
instructed to inform President Marroquin
that Colombia can expect no sympathy
from the European powers IN any attempt
she may make on Panama, which must in
cvitably involve her in war with the
United States.
Colombia Aggressive.
Members of the diplomatic corps have
been informed by General Reyes that he
fears that he cannot check his people
longer. General Reyes is not talking Tor
publication but 10 several ambassadors lie
has stated his fears with irankncss, and
states that he is doing everything IN his
power to prevent an outbreak before the
completion of his mission. but that
although his influence with the army is
considerable, he is SO far away that II IS
difficult for him 10 make this felt as
strongly as il he were on the ground and
commanding.
General Reyes has been told that he can
expect nothing. 'l came to Washington
10 save what could from shipwfcck,"
he said 10 a diplomat Of high rank.
No Arbitration.
Realization Of the true situation. IL IL
said will moi prevent General Reyes from
calling on the United States for refer
encc 10 The Hague Of several Of the qura
tions ~ issue.
II is on this point that European diplo-
mat, have told General Reyes that 1t IS ex
pccing too much to expect this govern
mcut 10 submit any phase ol The Panama
matter to The Hague. Several ambassa-
,ors have earnestly advised the general 10
impress on his people the fact that Europe
wants the Isihmian canal and that Coloms
bia can expect no sympathy from that
quarter.
It has been further pointed out by these
diplomats ihai the proiicred sympathy OF
the several South American republics can
avail Colombia nothing in the event oi war
with the United States. II IS hoped the
receipt of this news in Bogota viii do
CONTINUED on Page EghJ
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-22
WOMAN MURDERS
finn WO0DHAULER
MATTE LEE, OF PHlLlPSBURG RED
LIGHT DISTRICT. SHOOTS
CHARLES HILLSON.
SHE SAYS HE OWED HER
Woman in Case Was Formerly Well
Known in Butte, Virginia City and
Other Montana Points.
srrciAL TO THE INTER MOUNTAIN.

SPECIAL TO THE INTER MOUNTAIN.
Philipsburg, Dec. 2s.-Because he would
not pay her small amount of money which
she claimed he owed her. Matte Lee. bet
ter known as Dutch Matte" resident
OF the redlight district, shot and instantly
Killed Charles Hillson, Finn woodhauler,
working around town for Henry Hermon-
son. The killing took place in the saloon
OF NJ. L. Edwards about 8 o'clock last
night
Hillson was considerably under the inhu-
ence of liquor while the woman was not
entirely free from its effects. She fol-
lowed him into the saloon and demanded
the money she said he owed her He re-
piled in half drunken stupor that he owed
her nothing.
You don't, hey!' she cried. well,
dig up"
Instantly Killed.
With that she drew 3s-caliber Har-
rington K Richards revolver from her
pocket and fired shot at his feet. the
bullet entering the floor. As he jumped
she hit him over the head with the barrel
OF the weapon. Then she fred again the
bullet entering one OF his eyes and pcne-
trating the brain. Hillson sank in a
heap OIL the floor, expiring instantly. The
woman made no attempt to escape. She
remained in the place for about 10 minutes.
excitedly explaining to those who were at
tracted by the shooting that liillson owed
her and was trying to beat her.
Chief OF Police Wilmington arrived in
a few minutes and placed her under ar
rest. She was locked in the city Jail.
The affair. while il naturally created a
great amount Of excitement, did not call
forth any particular feeling of resentment
against the woman, because several OF
Hillsons countrymen have Of late been
unusually troublesome in the community.
The murder is. of course, regretted. but
many feel that the Firms in this section
have on several occasions in the past few
months made themselves very obnoxious
to the community
Inquest Is On.
Dr. Ray. the coroner, impanncled a jury
at : o'clock this afternoon and is hearing
some evidence.
Matte Lee has had a varied and excii-
ing career. She was well known in Butte
and other towns as a sporting woman who
was once possessed OF considerable money.
1t was over her that Frank McKeen. now
a Virginia City saloonkeeper killed Jack
Mcdonald OF Butte III hrante. ms was
in 1901.
She spent considerable money in secur-
ing Mekecn's acquttal She accompanied
him to Virginia City, where she remained
until two years ago, when she went to
Wyoming. About three months ago she
returned here and opened a small place in
the terderloin.
She was about 40 years old. Hllson
was about 80. He lived with Hermanson,
his employer, and was said TO be very
quarrclsome when intoxicated. He has no
relatives i'll this country.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-22
DEAD BODY OF MAN
IS FOUND NEAR
NE|HART
SPECIAL TO THE INTER MOUNTAIN.

Great Falls, Dec. 2a-Dr. Gordon,
county coroner, received telephone mes
sage from Neihart today from Justice of
the Peace Fitzpatrick, informing him that
the dead body of a man had been found
near there.
The coroner left at once for Neihart
and will hold an inquest there this after
noon. No particulars can be obtained
here, except tnat the body was found on
the seat of the wagon.
The presumption is that it was that OF
a farmer frozen to death while driving
home.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-22
WOMAN MUST HANG
MURDERED HER HUSBAND TO GET
LIFE INSURANCE AND MARRY
HER LOVER.

Bennington, VT, Dec. aa.-Mrs. Mary
A. Rogers was today found guilty of mur-
der in the first degree, OF killing her hus-
band, Marcus D. Rogers, August IL, 1909.
The verdict carried the death. penalty.
Mrs Rogers met her husband, from
whom she was separated, on pretense OF
effecting a reconciliation and, assisted by
Leon Perham and Stella Bates, gave him
choroform. The body was thrown into
the river.
Love for another man md a desire to
get her husbands life insurance was the
alleged motive.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-22
RIOTS IN sunny SIDE
ITALIAN STRIKERS PURSUE A NON
UNION MAN-RESCUED BY
THE TROOPS.
by ASSOCIATED rRrss.

Salt Lake, Utah, Dec. a2.-A special
from Sunny Side says that riot oc.
CURED there Sunday night as the result
OF 80 striking Italian miners going TO the
home of a non-union miner and ordering
him to quit work. Upon his refusal the
strikers attempted 10 seize him. bu, the
man ran, pursued By the strikers and was
finally rescued by company guards. The
Italians were subsequently arrested by
troops and are now under guard
The coal mines AT Castle Gate. Utan,
are open, so non-union men being at
work
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-22
CITY PHYSICIAN IS
TO ENFORCE LAWS
DR.. SULLIVAN DECLARES HE MEANS
TO TAKE ACTION ON GER
TAIN VIOLATIONS.
Do NOT OBSERVE STATUTES
Said Ice Dealers Are Selling Product
That Has Not Been Duly Inspected
by the Health Department.

"Therc will be something doing pretty
soon" said DR.. Sullivan, city health
officer today when asked regarding the
enforcement OF the ice ordinances recently
passed by the city council.
This ordinance provides that no ice
can be sold in Butte until the dealer shall
have registered the pond or body of water
from which il was taken and shall have
had it inspected and approved by the
health authorities DR.. Sullivan admitted
that no ice dealer in the city had yet COM
piled with the ordinance.
His suggestion that there will be some
thing doing" indicates possible proceedings
against the dispensers of CONCEALED moist
llre.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-22
BRANDISHES KNIFE IN
FACE OF THE GOVERNOR

Lincoln, Neb., Dec. a2.-Clayton S.
Deeter, an escaped inmate of the Grand
Island soldiers home, succeeded in getting
into Governor Mickeys private Office to-
day.
Brandishing his weapon he declared that
Senator Dietrich, now under indictment
for bribery, was innocent and compelled
the governor to express the same view.
Governor Mickey was agreeing to every
thing the insane man declared, and at an
opportuns time the lunatic was oyerpowered.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-22
JOHN RiORDAN ARRESTED
ON AN ASSAULT CHARGED
He and John Murray Said to Have
Beaten Up Frank Vance.

John Riordan was arrested this morning
on warrant issued out of Justice Doran's
court. charging third degree assault.
Riordan was charged jointly with John
Murray of having assaulted Frank Vance,
employed at I. Kruegcr's plumbing estab-
lishment. The alleged assault occurred
last Saturday afternoon on North Main
street 1t is alleged that the trouble arose
over Vance's refusal to walk out last sum
mcr when the plumbers struck for higher
wages.
Riordan was arraigned this morning and
took the statutory time to plead, and was
placed under $50 bonds for appearance to-
morrow. He gave bonds and was released.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-22
FIRST wUNIOM LABEL"
FUNERAL IN CHICAGO
Undertaken Who Pays Scale Succeeds
in Getting Corpse Through.
BY ASSOCIATED PREss,

by NbaUIIATED FKTSS
Chicago, Dec. 22.-Members of the
Livery Drivers union met this morning
to consider an arbitration plan. While ar
bitration was being considered, news was
received of the first union label funeral"
since the strike began.
The funeral was arranged by Undertaken
G. NJ. Marks, the corpse being removed in
dead wagon bearing the placards pro-
claiming the vehicle was owned by an un-
dertaker paying the union scale
The carriages containing the mourners
were similarly labeled. The funeral Of
John ]. Kelly was held under cover Of
darkness on account of the possibility of
violence.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-22
Ultimatuna to Idle.
ny ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Victor. Colo, Dec 23.-Major II. a.
Naylor, in command OF the district during
the absence Of Colonel Verdeckburg, made
the statement today that owing to the large
number of idle men throughout the district,
an order would be made early next week
that all those having no employment or
visible means OF support would be given
the alternative OF one Of three things
either TO go to work. leave the district or
go to the bullpen for an indefinite term.
The disbursement Of $4,000 to the sol
diers began today.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-22
To Reduce WAGES.

Pueblo, Colo, Dec. 22.-Notices were
posted at the Colorado Fuel & Iron co,n-
pany's works yesterday afternoon that
when the works resume, which will prob
ably be within few days. It will be at a
reduction OF 10 per cent in wages OF the
main body OF skilled worlmcn. This is
understood to be result Of similar ac-
tion taken by eastern companies.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-22
FUNERAL OF SIMON JACOB

The funeral of Simon Jacob who died
Sunday at his home, o2 Main street, Mead
erville occurred this afternoon. The
services were conducted by Rev. c. ID.
Crouch of Walkerville. Burial was at
Mount Moriah cemetery
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-22
Hard to Get a Jury.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Georgetown, Colo, Dec. a2.-The effort
to secure a jury in the case of the union
miners, charged with blowing up the
buildings OF the Sun and Moon mine at
Idaho Springs was resumed this morning.
when a new venire of 80 men appeared.
At noon not one had been accepted.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-22
{. B. KENNEDY DEAD
YELLOWSTONE COUNTY SHEEPMAN
SUCCUMBS TO APOPLEXY
IN HELENA.
SPECIAL TO THE INTER MOUNTAIN.

Helena, Dee. 22.E. b. Kennedy, sheep
man living near Billings, died very suddenly
here about 1890 a. m. in the Palmer house, a
Main street lodging house, from apoplcxy. lie
was taken i'll in Frank Mohcs' barber shop
and removed to his rooms upstairs.
DIR. Barbour was called lie died soon after
the physician arrived The doctor pronounced
it case Of apoplexy.
The dead man was about so years OF age, and
came here to see his daughter who was i'll at
a local hospital.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-22
]. H. BAKER is NO MORE

T. d. Baker was called several days ago
to Culdesac, Idaho, on account of the
serious illness of his brother, ]. H. Baker,
who died few hours after Mr. Bakers
arrival. ]. H.. Baker was one of Mon
tana's pioneers and for many years was =
resident Of Madison county.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-22
Z ESCAPE AND | DIES
GUESTS At MICHIGAN HOTEL ARE
FORCED TO FLEE FOR THEIR
LIVES.

Menominee, Mich, Dec. 22,--Fire today
caused IL persons to jump from the second
story windows of the Travellers home, a
small hotel. The 18th guest, James Beatty,
was found dead in the ruins. Joseph Vor-
schek was fatally burned and three others
were seriously hurt.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-22
GENERALLY FAIR, HE SAYS
Weather Man Thinks Sun Will Shine on
Butte Tomorrow.

The day opened with a temperature of IS,
and the mercury rose but little. The sky was
slightly overcast throughout the greater part
OF the day, but on the whole there was Moth
ing to complain of as to weather conditions.
The rain or snow predicted yesterday by tho
weather bureau did not materiaize.
Brighter days are promised for Butte and
vicinity in the near future. The forecast issued
by the local weather man today, says: Gen
orally fair tonight and Wednesday"
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-22
Married in Viruinia Citv.

Virginia City, Dec. 22.-Judge M. Fl.
Parker performed a wedding ceremony
here Sunday when he united in marriage
Fay Gainan and Miss S. Reiss, daughter
of Henry Reiss of Butte, and step
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Richard Peel.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-22
LITTLE DIPHTHERlA IN CITY
Or. Sulliyan Says All Danger OF an Epi-
dennic Is Passed. n.

DR.. Sullivan, the city health officer, said
today that the t'.estcncd epidemic of
diphtheria in the say is thing of the
past.
There are only two cases of the dis
ease now in the city said he, "and be-
lieye the end of the trouble is in sight"
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-22
THEY REST IN ARLINGTON
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, Dec. 22.-The remains Of
AZ private soldiers who lost their lives in
the Philippines and were brought to this
country on the transport Fitzpatrick, were
buried with military honors at the Ma
tional cemetery at Arlington today.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-22
Passes Are All OF.

Dillon, Dec. 22.--The management of
the Oregon Short Line posted notice to-
day announcing that stockmen's passes
would be cut off after January !. The
horse, cattle and sheepmen do not take
kindly to the order.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-22
NO CAB met MEETINGS
DURING THE HOLIDAYS
President and Advisers Will Observe the
Congressional Recess.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

j
Washington, Dec. a2.--No cabinet meet
ings will be held during the holiday re-
cess. Both President Roosevelt and his
official advisers will observe the recession
fully.
President Roosevelt left the White
House early today for long ride. He was
unaccompanied when he left the mansion,
but later was joined by friend.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-22
ED DELANEY UNDER BOND
Alleged Horse Thief Held for Livingston
District Court.

Livingston, Dec. aa,--Ed Delaney, the
alleged horsethief, arrested at Billings,
waived a preliminary hearing today and
was held to the district court in 81 900
bonds. 1t is claimed that he got away
with horse belonging to Sam HuIzler Of
Clyde Park.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-22
SENT BRYAN HIS AUTOGRAPH
Gear Of Russia Pays American Democrat
a Pretty Connpinnent.

ST. Petersburg, Dec aa.-The czar has sent
his photograph with his autograph affixed, to
William ]. Bryan.
Ambassador Mccormick gave a luncheon
today to Mr. Bryan, Prince Kahilkoif, the
minister of public works and railroads and
other high officials.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24
WHAT WILL HAPPEN THEN7

In this great world something start
ling is likely to happen every day in
the week and its inhabitants are ex.
cused for making the ~despairing
query of What next?" AS If the peo-
pie did not have enough actual occur
rences TO worry them, a scientist has
recently given six different ways in
which this planet could be destroyed.
The thing most likely TO happen, in
the opinion Of this seeker after trouble,
is the destruction Of this world by
humping up against some other plan
ct in its mad and unrestrained whirl
through space. Just when this con
tact will take place is left to con
lecture. But when It does, there will
be something doing. We will all be
strictly in it. Mount Pelee filled us
with horror, but it was far away. The
Galveston tidal wave aroused sympa-
thy and interest as did the disaster at
Frank, Alberta, the floods Of Kansas
and issouri and the horrible cata.
clysm at Heppner. Oregon. But all IF
these will be lost in ininitesimal
smallness compared to the great loss
that will be sustained to life and
property when we get a jolt from
some other planet. In the miy-up no
one will have the best of it. There
will be no relief committee to hurry
forward sucor, or insurance agents to
adjust claims, either on death or prop
erty. they will have troubles of their
own. There will be no particular
choice of cemeteries or cut flowers on
that eventful day, and If the meat.
laundry and ice nan fail to put in an
appearance 1t will not be their fault.
they will be unavoidably detained. A
thousand things might happen or
might not happen. when some other
world jars us. but in order to allay
any serious alarm and to prevent hys-
terra. we have concluded to postpone
this collision one thousand years. as
after that period has elapsed we don't
care what occurs.
We trust none o. our subscribers
will refuse to pay in advance for fear
the fire works will begin at an earlier
date. Whatever happens it is always
best to be on good terms with the
printer. You might meet him else
where.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

AFFORDS no excuse for another. 1t is
true the courts move slowly-some'
times wearisomely so-but they are
the safeguards of society in nearly eV'
cry state except Kentucky, ana tc
them law-abiding people must LOOK foi
justice and protection. If linen law
is justified at all it is when over-zeal
GUS attorneys and incompetent jurors
aid In setting hardened criminals
free.
The jail delivery at Glasgow, as we
have said before, should be a warning
TO officers in charge of desperate men
There should be constant watchful
ness and precaution against a con
spiracy or attempt to gain freedom
What has taken place in Glasgow is
likely to be attempted in every county
of the state. A good officer will al
ways be suspicious of those in his
charge and be careful in extending
freedom and leniency.
Since the above was written another
OF the Jail breakers mas met his just
deserts, though nearly at the cost oi
another valuable life.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24
NOT UNEXPECTED.

The result of the Jet and White
trial at Jackson. Kentucky. was nc
surprise to anyone familiar with the
situation. Owing to the reign of ter.
ror that has existed in Breathitt coun.
ty for some time past a verdict OF &C.
quittal was anticipated. That a ma.
jority of the jury stood out for con.
viction speaks we'll for their courage
and sense of justice. A disagreement
still leaves ground for hope that the
accused, about whose guilt there seems
to be little doubt, will yet receive the
penalty they deserve for their COW.
ardly crime.
There can be no doubt but that
an attempt was made to intimidate
members Of the jury by the friends
of Jet and White and a verdict OF
guilty would have meant death or the
destruction OF property to some OF
them. Under such circumstances II
is not strange that there was a dis.
agreement. But the end is not yet.
A new trial will be had at Cynthiana
Jackson county, a hundred miles dis.
tant from the feud-cursed region, and
it is believed, with different environ.
ments. a verdict of conviction will be
found.
AT present Kentucky, the state not
ed for beautiful women, fine horses
and gallant men, stands disgraced IN
the eyes of the world. II should wipe
out the stain and also the feudists.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

The Atlanta Constitution says thai
a gentleman Of that city has the orig
inal letter OF Edwin Booth TO Presi,
dent Johnson, asking for the body OF
his brother, John Wilkes, and that the
letter bears the autograph memoran'
dun by President johnson of the or.
der made by him in which he granted
the request. That order" the Con.
stitution says, was carried out under
instruction that satisfied the under.
taker and persons who knew ]. Wilkes
Booth intimately that the remains
were the right ones. and so they were
buried" The great tragedian never
had any doubt as to his brothers
death or that he secured his remains
for re-interment.