The Butte inter mountain. [volume], May 18, 1901, Page 16, Image 16

About The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912

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INTER MOUNTAIN'S
Stories of the Queer Happen
ings and Doings of the Strange
People of This Funny World. A
PAGE OE
Good Handing for Montana's
Men, Women, and Children
Containing Many Interesting
FEATURES
Chicken Stealing As a Fine Art.
Dissertation on Raising Your Own and Your Neighbors' Fowls—The Brilliant
Scheme of Butte Boys to Feast on Stolen Barnyard Treasures.
There are several ways of raising or
acquiring chickens. One is to let your
wife superintend the operation in theh
good old way—buying a spotted hen, a
dozen high priced eggs, hunting tip a bar
rel in a dark corner of the woodshed and
carrying choice victuals on a platter to
her henship for three weeks, getting the
hands well picked in the meantims. but
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sustained by the unfaltering hope that a
tine lot of broilers would reward her toil—
and then have eleven loud popping eggs to
cast out into the alley, for the eager
small boy to pelt his unwelcome neigh
bor. But the chicken that does live is a
daisy; a hen, of course, one that herself
will sit in her own good time, and you
wouldn't dare kill a hen. If it were a
rooster you could kill him and get a good
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SYRINGE AND ATOMIZER SALE |
85c Fountain Syringes. Sale price ................................. 60c
$1.00 Fountain Syringes. Sale prie ce ................................. 75c
$1.25 Fountain Syringes. Sale prie ce ................................. 90c
$1.75 Fountain Syringes. Sale price .....................................$1-25
$1.75 Fountain Syringes. Sale price .....................................$1.40
$2.00 Fountain Syringes. Sale price .....................................$1.40
$1.00 Bulb Syringes. Sale pricce ................................. 70c
$1.50 Bulb Syringes. Sale price ................................. ....$1-10
$2.00 Bulb Syringes. Sale price ........ $1.40
AT© MIXERS
$1.00 ............................. 65c $1.50...........................$1.10
$1.25 .......................... 90c $2 00 .........................$1.40
EAGLE PHARMACY
South Main St., One Door Below Parte, Butta
square meal. What a wise providence it
is that decrees for all these solitary chicks
to be hens and thus perpetuate their
kind-one at a time
Then there is another way of getting
chickens—have a dozen country cous
ins who sponge from you a dozen meals
each when they come to town, and then
finally bring you au ancient fowl as
partial recompense. The fact that the
bird has lasted si long is ample proof
that it was a good one, and you are ex
pected to be grateful for this selection
of the best. Young chicken is too effi
miate, too little nourishment too eph
emeral, anyway, to make a really
substantial diet. But this way of ae
quring a fowl to grace the Sunday
table is not recommended without re
serve. It is good only to make the best
of the cousins who might otherwise
make you no return whatever.
Or one may buy his chickens. This
has at least the merit of practicability.
Blueblood and long personal aequain
tance need not enter into one's deal
ir.gs with what he puts on his table.
The chicken may have come from Kan
sas, or Texas, or where not—so much
the better. It is embarrassing sotne
tmes to stare into the open face of a
roasted chicken, one that ha« been
brought up in the family, while dishing
out the dressing with a long spoon.
Better huv a strange" and he don? with
it: the only drawback is the matter of
price.
Beauties of Stealing.
But by the process of elimination one
comes to the best of all methods—
stealing. It costs you nothing but the
trouble, and that may be a matter of
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sport as well. It is far easier to steal
a chicken than to play a game of foot- ;
ball, and you can eat the chicken, while 1
the goose egg one is likely to get in the
game is not at all palatable. It takes
less time than to dig a prospect hole
a hundred feet deep and then find
nothing but more of the same kind of
rock. It is safer than buying mining
shales: more genteel than killing peo- |
file, and more filling than a social pink I
tea. In fact there is nothing like it. !
Chicken stealing stands on a plane of
its own.
There are different ways of acquiring
one's neighbors chickens. You can
black your face, roll your eyes and
have a license to steal all the chickens
of the neighborhood if you can make
friends with the dog and do not get
caught too soon. You can toll them into
a woodshed to lay. and then cut off
their heads when they show a dispo
stion to cease their profitable labors
and wastl their time in setting. You
can keep a trained setter that will catch
the fowls without makng too much
noise, and bring them home. Or you
I can chase them down the back alley
when the owners are not looking.
Prior to that, however, it is well to
have the boys start a row out in part
of the house, so as to attract attention.
How the Butte Boys Do It. j
Or, best of all, you can be a boy' and
trap 'em. No new fungled steel trap J
goes—nothing but the old fashioned box
trap, the kind you used to trap rabbits
with back in the hedge rows of the
east. Bait your trap with corn, or oats,
or cabbage—anything that a fool hen
wll eat. Set your ''figure 4" or stand
just around the corner and pull the
string. It is easy to pull the string
and take a chicken ns it is to press the
button of a kodak and take a picture.
But don't kill your game; it will keep
longer alive, or sell better, and you can
hold your hand over the creature's
throat to stride its cries. If anyone
comes around, why you are trapping
rabbits again, just as you used to.
Then you can hie away to the moun
tains with a few congenial spirits who
have some other contributions to offer
from the street display of the stores
and have a jolly feast. It is much bet
ter than going to school; better even
than playing hooky to go fishing, for
you are sure of having something to eat,
as it is already caught.
But If You Already Own the Birds.
This is speaking mostly from the
standpoint of the one who wants to
get chickens, the standpoint of the al
ways hungry, lawless boy. It is a dif
ferent matter when the birds are al
ready yours. Then it behooves one to
keep an eye out in the hen yard night
and day. If a boy comes up your alley
with a box under his arm. don't shun
him—better short him if you value your
fowls. Some of the boys of West Butte,
and probably other portions of the city
as well, are doing a thriving business
in trapping chickens, for sale or for
home use. They prowl up and down
hack alleys and when accosted profess
to be hunting a mythical pet rabbit.
It would take an at my of police to
watch all the gangs that infest the city,
and the best advice that can be given
to chicken fanciers is, do your own
watching and do it hard, and watch for
the tell-tale little smokes that may ap
pear up the sides of Big Butte of warm
evenings, where a farmyard tragedy is
being enacted.
SOME ENVIRONMENT'S
OF SPLENDOR AND WEALTH
Tn West G anite street stands the pal- I
atial home of Senator William A. Clark. |
The sun th . t daily si iks teliird the west- j
e.n hills lights up its gables and mina- !
rets with a tl od of soft, gold n light an t j
is r. ilectel from the numerous windows
with a dazz.ing raditnoe. Everybody
knows ewho owns the structure, from the
man of affairs to the street Arab.
It would naturally be expected that
so ornate a structure would have been
built in an aristocratic part of the town,
but such is r.ot the case. Instead of oth
er mansions lifting their towering cunolas
and turrets skyward in the vicinity, there
are a number of small abodes which,
form an incongruous spectacle In com
parison with the Clark residence.
go marked is the contrast that few per
sons pasoing the cormr on which the spa
cious home cf the senator is located do
not expre-s surpr'se.
The next building east of the Clark
residence is a small,square, one-story af
fair, the rear of which is partly covered
with sod. The ground slants and as the
front cf the building reus on level
ground the rear naturally s.ets into the
slope of the hill. It is not freshly paint
ed but is kept neat and attractive in ap
pearance by a frequent use of the broom
and by clean window furnishings.
It is directly north of the senatorial
ab, de, however, that the buildings which
attract so much attention are seen. On
the corner of the alley stands a small
cabin, with the door opening on the west
and one small window on the south- It
may contain two rooms, provided there
is a partition in the dwelling, but there
could scarcely be room for more than
two apartments.
To the east of the cabin and fronting
on the alley are several other small
frame dwellings. One is pretentious,
enough to have a small porch and front
steps. The others are minus these ac
cessories.
These small dwellings are kept neat
and clean. It is not their appearance
which excites comment, for a second
glance would hardly be given any of
them but the cabin, were they by them
selves.
First Doctor—I don't think it absolute
ly necessary to operate.
Second Doctor—But I told them that
it was.
"Oh, well, then, as a matter of profes
sional courtesy, I, of course, shall stand
by what you said.'' —Pittsburg Dispatch.
Inflammation of the
Lungs it used to be
called. It is now
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If you have a cough you are in
danger. If you survive Pneumonia
your lungs are weakened and Con.
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you.
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Write to us for testimonials and
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SOME INTERESTING FACTS
ABOUT COCAINE FIENDS.
"Talk about the 'fiends' who are add et
ed to the use of soul and body destroy
ing drugs," said a clerk in a local drug
establishment. "I have had a lengthy ex
perience in dealing with such persons
and am thoroughly convinced in conse
quence that the cocaine 'fiend,' is the
most peculiar of them all.
"Ordinary events cut a very small fig
ure with these misguided persons so long
as their supply of the baneful drug holds
out. Give them enough of the article
to supply their craving for a brief period
and as long as it lasts every day Is
Sunday to them. They're happy as
lings, and, for that matter, a good deal
happier than most kings.
"One iemarkable thing In connection
with a cocaine 'fiend' is that he betrays
none cf the trepi 'aii in so commonly wit
nessed on the part of slaves to other
drugs. An opium 'fiend' or a man or wo
man with the morphine habit will walk
into a store glancing to the right and
left as though an enemy was expected
to pop up from behind the counter at any
moment and make trouble, but a co
caine 'fiend' has no fear of this kind and
marches into an establishment as if the
place belonged to the public.
"A man came in here a day or two ago
who forms a new addition to the ranks
of the local cocaine tribe. He was fairly
well dressed and to all appearance a gen
tlemen of education and refinement
\Yh n he procured the small vial filled
with the d:ug the possession of which
meant so much to him he gazed on it as
lovingly as a mether might on her child
and involuntarily caressed it before plac
ing it in his pocket.
"This man was only one of a large
number of the cocui.te 'fiends' to be found
in Butte. The existence of them all has
been blasted by the drug. The habit is
usually contracted as the result of us
ing the cocaine for medicinal purposes.
Tt grows quickly and clings tenaciously.
Once acquired, the habit is seldom brok
en.
"Cocaine is the hydro chlorate of an
alkaloid obtained fr. m cocoa. It is gen
erally used hypodermically, first excit
ing and then benumbing the general sen
sibilities. It occasions confus! n of
thought and of the senses. At first a
pie::-ant sensation is s.nt throughout the
vs;, m, cau in g a general sense of cheer
fulness and well-being; later on comes a
sense of giddiness and a feeling as if
the subject were walking on a'r.
"The effects of an internal dose of
about two grains will last four or 11 .v
hours, during which time the muscular
power is increased and all sense of fa
tigue lost. The appetite fails and the
pangs of hunger cr.nnot be felt even If
the person u c ing the drug has had noth
ing to eat for a long period- On account
cf its anodyne or anesthetic properties
cocaine is extensively used in surgical
operations, especially of the eye, ear
ar.d n se. .
"It is related of a cocaine 'fiend' that
during the recent legislative session at
Helena he entered a restaurant while
under the influence of the drug and tried
to :i.t a table containing a quantity of
dishes and other articles. All he suc
ceeded in dmng was in upsetting the ta
ble ard making himself a debtor to the
propr'etor of the restaurant for an ap
preciable amount. He felt strong but
was evidently not so strong as he felt.
"The current p i' e of cocaine in the re
tail market is $5-50 an ounce. However,
so small a quantity is required for each
hvpodei mmie injection that all the
■fiends' manage to secure money enough
for their supply in some fashion or oth
NEW BRITISH COINS
AND STATIONERY
The new English coinage bearing the
title and superscription of Edward VII.
has an important peculiarity which dis
tinguishes it from all the issues of the
late reign. The somewhat plethoric face
of the new king looks to the right on a 1
the florins, sillings, half crows and other
coins.
Queen Victoria's august face, on the
contrary, was turned toward the left.
George III. looked to the right upon
the shillings with which he paid the sol
diers of Cornwallis, George IV. turne. 1
toward the left, and as no important is
sue of minted bullion occurred under
William IV., Victoria once more reversed
the sovereign's pose upon the die.
It is said to be a tradition in the royal
mint that the face of each succeeding
j monarch should be turned in the oppo
site direction to that pf his or her pre
decessor. This is probably purely a mat
ter of aesthetics, and has no practical
reason.
Another change in English government
printing since the new king's accession
has had a rather grewsome effect. It i3
the use of mourning borders around all
the official stationery used in the Eng
lish cieDartments.
The war, postofflee, home, foreign and
naval departments send out every official
paper used in their million different ram
ifications bordered with black.
Many a correspondent who received one
of these gloomy missives has antici
pated reading a personal communication
announcing the death of a friend, only to
learn that the screed was "On His Ma
jesty's Service."
He—I want to know, once for all, who
is master of this house.
She— You'll be happier if you don't find
out.
FOREST RESERVE LIEN APPLICA
TION.
U. S. Land Office at Helena, Montana,
May 8, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that Peter M.
Collins, whose postoffice address is Hel
cra, Montana, has this day made ap
plication to select under the provisions
of the act of June 4, 1897 (30 Stat., 36) the
following described tract:
East half southeast quarter section 19,
township 4 north, range 8 west, M. M.
Within the next 30 days from date
hereof protests or contests against this
selection on the ground that the land
described, or any portion thereof, is
more valuable for its mineral than for
agricultural purposes, will be received
and noted for report to the commissioner
of the general land office.
GEORGE D. GREEN,
Register.
Grand opening of Gregson Springs
next Sunday, May 19. Dancing, swing
ing, hand ball, between Butte and Ana
conda. Also foot racing. Music by
Mahan's orchestra. A good Unie Is as
sured.
SOS SOOOOQOQOOOOS SOQCOOOOOtt:
The Sledge Hammer
I Makes a Hit
if On Chair, Table, and Folding Bed Prices
E It flattens them out of all resemblance to last
week's figures. Knocks them down until there is noth
ing left for sensible people to do but to buy or regret not
S? having done so. It's a waste of words to say more, with
K such prices as these to do the talking.
DINING CHAIR
No. 6 is a strong, substantial chair,
in golden oak finish; has eight
spindles and cane or wooden seat
as you prefer. Last week's price
$1.50 ............................
This Sale lor $1.00
DINING CHAIR
No. 38 is made with one piece
posts, a six-spindle back, nicely
carved, and a close wove cane
seat. Last week's price was $1.75
This hale for $1.25
DINING CHAIR
No. 19' has fancy rope spindles,
nicely carved straight back and
bolted bent wood arms. Last
week's price $2.00 ................
This Sale for $1.50
DINING CHAIR
No. 42 is a very desirable clia'r,
with heavily carved back and well
braced front, in polish finish,
cane or wood seat. Last week's
price was $2.50 ................
This Sale for $1.75
BABY'S HIGH CHAIR
No. 16 has adjustable table and
wood or cane seat. It is a pretty,
convenient chair and was a ready
seller last week for $2.00 .........
This Sala for $1.45
SEWING ROCKER
No. 8 is a plain hard wood cha'r,
in golden oak finish. Sold last
week for $2.50 ...................
This Sale for $1.65
LEATHER SEAT ROCKER
No. 7 has high, wfTll carved back
and fancy spindles of well flu*
ished hard wood. Last week's '
price $4.00 '........ ...............
This Sale lor $2.85
LARGE ROCKER
No. 50 has heavy bent wood arms,
T bolted. Is a large, extra strong
chair. Last week's price $5.50 ....
This Sale for $3.75
PARLOR ROCKER
No. 19 is hardwood finished in
golden oak or mahogany, leather
seat and fancy carved back.
Sold last week for $8.75 ..........
This Sale for $5.75
CENTER TABLE
No. 5 is finished in golden oak, has
a 22-inch top and handsomely
turned legs. It sold last week for
$1.25 ............................
This Sale for 75c
"WELCH" MANTEL BED
No. 60 is solid oak, polish finish,
has steel springs and sold last
week for $22.00 ..................
This Sale for $18.00
"WELCH" FOLDING BED
No. S is made of quarter sawed
oak, with panel front, has a nice
beveled French plate mirror; also
best double steel wire supported
springs. Sold last week for $22.00
This Sale for $18.25
"WELCH" UPRIGHT
FOLDING BED
No. 81 is the best upright bed we
ever placed on sale. It must be
seen to be appreciated. The price
was $30.00 last week ..........
This Sale for $24.75
Brownfield-Canty Carpet Co
48 to 54 West Park Street, Butte
Goods Sold on Installments Freight Paid on Mall Orders Q
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D RUNKENNESS
Drug and Cigarette Habits
Cured
Mo confinement, no publicity, no r.b
rupt shutting oft of either liquor or
opium. The only treatment adopted by
the United States government for um
I n national and state homes tor soldier*
and sailors.
The only Keeley Institute In the state.
All others claiming to use Keeley reme
dies are frauds and imitators.
Ladies treated as privately as at their
own home.
For terms and literature address THIS
KEELEY INSTITUTE, 164 East South
First street, or Lock Box 4S0, Salt Lak*
City, Utah.
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She would have enjoyed his cin
versation more, she said, had be
taken the Keeley treatment.
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IShe Connell Store
Open Tonight
\Jntil Ten
O'ctocK.
M.J.Connetl Company %
Kemmerer coal holds a eood, hot firs
all night. It make* no clinkers and very
little ash. You might as well have the
beat. It costa no more than inferior
grade*. Citizen*' Coal Co., No. 4 Faut
Broadway.