The Butte inter mountain. [volume], May 29, 1901, Image 1

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THE INTER MOUNTAIN IS THE BEST PAPER
THE STATE FOR WIDE-AWAKE ADVERTISERS.
The Butte Inter Mountain.
VOL. XXI. HO. 59
Cloudy Tonight,
BUtTE. MONTANA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 29. 1901.
Probably Showers.
I RICE FIVE CE VS
FROM THE GRAVE OF MARGARET BREW/
COMES STARTLING EVIDENCE OF CRIME
VETERANS OE TWO WARS WILL
GARLAND SOLDIERS GRAVES
With fluttering flags and muffled
drums the Grand Army of the Republic
and the Veterans of the Spanish war w'.'l
go tomorrow to garland the graves ol
the soldiers who are sleeping In the
cemeteries of Butte. The plans made
for the observance of Memorial day this
year are a little more elaborate Than
have been made for the past few anni
ELLA KNOWLES HASKELL.
versarles of the establishment of this
day of reverence to the soldier dead.
The exercises of the day will include
the usual formal ritual of the Grand
Army post and the march to the ceme
MISS IDA SCOTT.
tery and the beautiful ceremony vf dec
orating the graves. The gray-halçed
veterans and the young men who par
ticipated In the brief struggle with the
soldiers of Spain will be in line and join
SHVED HIS NECK
DEFECT IN WASHINGTON LAW
CHEATS THE HANGMAN.
DEATH SENTENCE IS INVALID
Discovered Just in Time to Save Mur
derer Nordstrom, After the Supreme
Court Had Dismissed His Last Ap
peal—A Boon for All Criminals
Whose Lives Should Be Forfeited.
(By Associated Press.)
Seattle, May 29.—The prosecuting at
torney of this county has discovered a
defect in the new law passed by the last
legislature regarding -the execution of
criminals, which, it is believed, invali
dates it as to all persons now under sen
tence of death, or who may be sentence!
before June 14, when the l;«*v goes into
effect. The defect gives a new lease of
life to Charles W. Nordstrom, whose
last appeal was yesterday dismissed in
the United States supreme court, uni
who was to be hanged immediately.
Other condemned murderers In the
state will also be able to stave oX execu
tion indefinitely. Some lawyers think
that under a decision of the United
States supreme court In tho famous
Medley murder case In Colorado, where
the same point was raised, none of the
Murderers now under arrest or sentence
In the exercises that are expressive of
the reverence two générions
the men who hàv passed from li
well earned honors won. on the
field.
The members of the Woman's Relief
Corps will also take part in the exer
cises and the evening campfire will be
largely attended by ill who take an in,
terest In the veterans who followed the
flag into the Southland or tj)e yqWftf
generation who crossed the seas
gage the foes of tbefr country in feat'
The exercises at the oemetgry
elude the usuaj ceremony of pli
flag on the grave of eaçh of th* jo!
and strewing flowers upbn the mo
where the silent Warriors are ||*<
The evening exercises
lntereat to nil who have a fello'
for the patriotic men to tffijiO.
toms of the day mean go miu
The committee on
been particularly forttmate
the orator of the évîfcini
Knowles Haskell, of
kçown woman lawyei
popular speakers qf th*
liver the oration and im e:
gram of muslo and other a'pti
renditions will be given. ïoihe of t:
musical talent of the city win appear
on the evening's program.
In the oemeterles adjaoent to the city
of Butte are sleeping the toldltfj| wke
have been buried with the oustorfaiV
honors of the CÎr4nd Xtmf popÇ It lit
béen the custom of the poet to dicofate
the graves of thé soldiers whb wifi tim
bers of the Grand Army and also thpse
of the men who wore the bide who wéVfc
not connected with th* post when they
were laid away. The following fi a list
of the soldiers who slop in graves in the
Butte cemeteries which will be laureled
tomorrow by the veterans of two wars.
THIS IS THE BOLL OP THE
♦ SOLDIER DEAD WHO ♦
♦ SLEEP IN MOUNT ♦
♦ MORIAH: ♦
♦ ♦
♦ -eSNSS ♦
♦ ♦
♦ William T. Stlvens, Charles ♦
♦ Koll bâcher, John Madden, Christ ♦
♦ H. Hart. Daniel Cemmerow, ♦
♦ Captain Wesley W. Jones, Lieut. ♦
♦ Andrew Biddle, Captain Luther ♦
♦ P. Wyman, David Folts, Patrick ♦
♦ McMahon, Ezra M. Alderman, ♦
♦ David Charles, Sr., John Ralley, ♦
♦ Patrick Fox, Owen Thornton, ♦
♦ George G. Beckwith, Henry ♦
♦ Wagner, J. Watson Holmes, ♦
♦ William P. Claybourn, Charles ♦
♦ Murphy, George Powell, George ♦
♦ Hunter, T. B. Harper, Ed E. ♦
♦ Lewis, Herman Richard, G. W. ♦
♦ Ernes, Ralph Çeeler, Colonel E. ♦
♦ H. Scott, William Schlorth, ♦
♦ Henry Keoth, Robert Hopkins, ♦
♦ Aguallo Beiliss, Cornelius Sulli- ♦
♦ van, J. C. Cana, F. E. Clemens, ♦
♦ M. H. Thworg, John P. Hale,- ♦
♦ Coleman, William Rown, Harry ♦
♦ Roberts, T. T. Mllhollen, Captain ♦
♦ T. E. W. Robins, Lieutenant E. ♦
♦ W. Sanborn, Adolph Schwade, ♦
♦ Hugh Kearney, Henry Nicken, ♦
♦ Daniel Frakes, George Sample, ♦
♦ John Krangle, C. L. Harris, J. ♦
♦ W. Williamson, G. G. Clark, ♦
♦ E. R. Chase, George Woocock, ♦
♦ James H. Monteath, Miles Burk, ♦
♦ Captain M. M. Lyons, Robert A. ♦
♦ Benion, George E. Elston, Pat- ♦
♦ rick Mahoney. ^
♦ ♦
(Continued on Page Three.)
of death In this state can be hanged,
the ccurt in the case mentioned having
held tint a similar act passed in Colo
rado, without anj saving clause, was
an ex post facto law.
There is no saving clause in the law in
question In this state, which prescribes
the hanging of murder-rs In the state
penitentiary after a period of solitary
confinement.
WEYLER'S NEW A RMY PLANS
(By Associated Press.)
Madrid, May 29.—General Weyler, min
ister of war, at a banquet at Leon yes
terday described the plans for army re
organization. He said t s piroposed jo
establish three army corps capable of
repelling any invasion without rc^mrsc
to extraordinary expenditures. There
will be maneuvers of the troops twice
each year.
The Correspondencla says:
"Differences exist among the ministers
on the subjects of elections and the
economic situation, but there is no cabi
net crisis."
LOADED DO WN WIT H SUPPLIES
(By Associated Press.)
Seattle, May 29.—When the United
States army transport Samoa sails to
day she will carry the orgeat govern
ment cargo ever shipped from this port
by the war department. In her ca
pacious hold the Samoa will carry 6,500
tons of hay, grain and feed.
The transport brought with her be
tween 1,500 and 2,000 tons of supplies
from San Francisco, so that her cargo
wll reach 8,000 tons and over. She will
bo commanded by Captain Cole.
CASTRO HOPES THAT LOOMIS
WILL NOT RETURN TO VENEZUELA.
(Ey Associated Press.)
Jfew Tori, îiay 29.—A dispatch to the
Herald trojti Caracas says:
$be çoffèspoqdent of the Herald fias
t obtained an lhtervlew with Presl
t Castj° under unusual clrcum
gt&ncea. The Interview was obtained in
the presence of the minister of foreign
affairs, Dr. Blanco, surrounded by inter
preters.
"Çqr republic," said General Castro,
"enjoys perfect peace. There Is no dis
PRESIDENT CASTRO.
turbance anywhere, nor do we expect
any. We are devoting all our time to
arranging our International affairs and
promoting the prosperity of Venezu
elans. We do not see any cloud on the
horlson. With regard to any supposed
wrong misunderstanding with our sister
republic of the United States, we have
nothing to fear, because the matter that
it refers to is the asphalt controversy.
What is to be regretted In this question
is that a person invested with an offi
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GASOLINE STEAMER BLOWN UP BY A TERRIBLE EXPLOSION
THAT ALMOST WRECKS A TOWN-GREAT DAMAGE IN
B00NEVILLE-EARTH SHAKEN FOR MILES
TWO OF THE BOAT CREW MISSING.
(By Associated Press.)
Boonesville, Mo., May 29.—The Laurin*
a fourteen ton freight boat plying be
tween Boonesville and Rocheport on the
Missouri river for the new railroad Is a
complete wreck, having been blown to
atoms by explosives stored on board.
Burt White of Orccola, Missouri, and
Steve Wilson, colored of Denison, Texas,
who were employed on the boat and who
have been missing since the explosion are
thought to have been killed. Consider
able damage to adjoining property re
sulted from the explosion, that was felt
for miles. The loss is heavy but can
not be given at present.
The steamer was the property of the
Roeheport Ferry and Pocket company
and was about ready to leave for the
works below town whea the aocldefft
occurred. Captain Farris «as in charfffr
He and the other employ«* with the two
exceptions noted, escaped.
The LsTurine was propelled by a gaso
line engine, and when a match was ap
plied to the generator, the gasolinne ex
ploded. The captain and employes of
the boat immediately vaea.^3. Fir*
BELIEFS
THEIR INTERPRETATION 07 THE
PLATT AMENDMENT.
APPENDIX TO CONSTITUTION
Define V*r j Clearly Th*lr Position .
A Pledge for a Reciprocity Treaty
With the United States—Commercial
Interests Are Greatly Piqued Over
This Action of the Cuban Cbnventtna
(By Associated Press.)
New Tork, May 29.—A dispatch to
Tribuns frem Hauen» says:
Th# exact terms of acceptance 1
cial character seems to have taken part
In the affair. I refer to Mr. Loomis."
"Do you know of any bribery in the
asphalt affair or whether any attempt
was made to bribe the officials or the
tribunals of Venezuela?"
"I ignore completely whether any per
sons tried to bribe the persons you men
tion, and I am sure none of them are
capable of being bribed. I am told large
sums of money have been spent to get
part of the Venezuelan press to favor the
interests of a certain property.".
"It is said in the United States that
American life and capital are not safe
in Venezuela, and American capital la
not desired here."
"The statement is so false and ab
surd that I leave It to be contradicted
by any person who may visit Venezuela
tiom abroad. With regard to the second
question, I can only say that lately I
tried to negotiate a loan in the United
States of America which I suspect lias
fallen through owing to the Influences
and work of Mr. Loomis. It is well to
mention that Mr. Loomis was the first
person to indicate to me that it was pos
sible to obtain the loan In America."
I President Castro was asked what
I would take place if Mr. Loomis was sent
j back to his post.
y "I do not think that the United States
« v lll send Mr. Loomis back to Caracas,
because I consider that government lr.
\ s- )ired with the best wishes to maintain
cordial relations with Venezuela, as we
desire that the same be daily more and
more sincere and cordial. I never pre
sumed that the United States govern
ment could have any part in the atti
tude assumed by Mr. Loomis."
"Is it true that the state department
has sustained Mr. Loomis in all he said
and in all he did?"
"Mr. Loomis, In an official note, said
that he acted In conformity with the in
structions from Washington, which only
•fcbuld be true In a determined sense."
"What are the probabilities with re
gard to the future prosperity and tran
quility of Venezuela?"
"We have had to overthrow three rev
olutions, we have passed through an
earthquake, we are experiencing low
prices, and drouth now exists which is
ruining the crops. I do not despair,
however. With peace, the country will
soon be again prosperous."
spread rapidly to the supply tanks filled
the rear thtm Uveaufi etaoln hslird
with gasoline and a second explosion
occurred. In the rear end of the vessel
was stored 2,100 pounds of dynamite,
au out 10 kegs of powder, eight cases of
fuse and 1,000 detonating caps.
When the fire reached the powder and
dynamite the Laurlne was blown to
atoms and many' thousands of dollars
worth of property in the city was de
stroyed. The ferry bat Joseph L. Ste
phens, lying 500 yards above the scene of
the disaster, was badly damaged, the
:v ood work of the upper deck and pilot
house being torn Into kindling wood. All
escaped from the ferry. The damage to
the ferry Is estimated at $1,500.
Three^ residences belonging to Joe
Sherner, Mrs. Saille H. Johnson and
Chas. Dunkle, about 600 yards from the
disaster, were wrecked at a loss of sev
eral hundred dollars. Fifteen plate glass
windows in business houses on Main
street, a half mile away, were broken
and nearly all of the windows and glas3
doors for a mile surrounding the acci
dent were smashed by the concussion.
not been ft^ly understood in the United
Suites, especially since the revised and
modified report was the basis of the
convention's latest action.
As It stands the constitutional con
vention has adopted an appendix to the
constitution which it formally adopted
February last. This appendix gives the
terms of the Platt amendment and a
summary in concise forms of Interview
with Secretary Root and his interpreta
tion of the legislation of congress.
It also quoted the letter from Military
Governor Wood, transmitting the letter
from the secretary of war on the same
subject and then states in very clear
terms, article bÿ article, the convention's
interpretation. All these matters have
been discussed and much stress was laid
on the preciseness with which the Cuban
interpretation is formulated.
The final article In the appendix Is a
pledge that the republic A Cuba will pro
pose a reciprocity treaty. Commercial In
ti rests are highly gratified that this
p edge is incorporated In the acceptance
w f tile Platt amendment.
Officers Charge Mrs. R. Brown
With Responsibility of
Her Death.
Margaret Brennan of Anaconda died
as the result of a- criminal operation
and the police declare that her untimely
end was due to the unlawful work of
Mrs. R. Brown, a midwife, living at No.
413 South Main street. The woman Is
now under arrest on a charge of-per form
ing a criminal operation, but has se
cured her liberty for the time by giving
a bond of $1,000. Dr. H. M. Hall is under!
arrest on a similar charge, but the facts;
gleaned by the authorities tend to show;
that his connection with the affair" was
not of a criminal nature and that he was
drawn into it unwittingly.
For months tho dragnets of the police
have been opened and waiting to receive
Mrs. Brown, In plying her questionable
m
s£s
MARGARET BRENNAN.
MRS. BROWN,
BROWN,
vocation, it is claimed, there have been
numerous occasions on which the sus
picion of the officials has been aroused,
but in none but the present instance have
they been able to secure tangible evidence
warranting her arrest. Now, they say,
the links in the chain of circumstantial
evidence have been welded so strongly
together by the sledgehammer of known
facts that the career of the woman will
be marked by a period in which the base
of operations will be the state peniten
tiary at Deer Lodge.
Margaret Brennan died In Butte on
May 17 and it was announced that death
was due to appendicitis. The death cer
tificate signed by Dr. II. M. Hall, gave
her age as 30 years, the chief cause of
death as septicaemia, or blood poisoning,
and the contributing cause as heart fail
ure. The death occurred at the house of
Mrs. Brown, No. 413 South Main street.
When tlite remains were taken to Ana
conda for burial the permit gave her
name as Margaret Brennan. It was
learned by City Detective Murphy that
she was the same woman whose death
certificate In Butte gave the name of
Mrs. Nicholas Sheeran. He began an in
vestigation and learned enough to war
rant him in conferring with Dr. A. C.
Leggat, the local health officer. Dr. Leg
gat asked Murphy to pursue his investi
gation further, the result being the ar
rest of Mrs. Brown and Dr. Hal), though
the authorities now admit that they are
not after Dr. Hall, who seems to be more
a victim of circumstances than anything
else.
In order to secure evidence for a pro
secution the body of Miss Brennan was
exhumed yesterday at Anaconda and an
autopsy performed at Tuttle's undertak
ing establishment. Parts of the body
were removed and brought to this city
for further examination and the body
was then heburled. The arrest followed.
Miss Brennan was M years of age and
was formerly employed as a domestic
in a private family. She ceased that
class of work several months ago and
had since .been living with her sister,
Mrs. O'Keefe, who conducts a lodging
house at the Reed block, on East Park
avenue, Anaconda.
The investigation of the authorities has
discovered the facts that not long ago
Miss Brennan became ill and visited a
physician at Anaconda, whom she askeci
40 perform a criminal operation. He re
1 fused, and shortly afterward she came (a
Butte and went to Mrs. Brown's place.
It was announced to her friends before
her departure that she was to have an
operation for appendicitis performed,
She assumed the name of Mrs. Nicholas
Sheeran in this city, and that was thj
name given on the death certificate.
Death occurred on the night of May 17.
The body was taken to Anaconda for
burial, the funeral taking place from St.
Paul's church.
When Detective Murphy received word
that the burial permit issued at Ana
conda gave her name as Margaret Bren
nan he started an investigation. Several
facts tending to show the culpability of
Mrs. Brown were ascertained, it Is al
leged, and County Attorney Breen, on
being notified of the facts furnished by
the Investigation, promptly gave his con
sent to an autopsy.
The most damaging evidence which
the authorities claim to have secure!,
showing Mrs. Brown to be responsible
for the woman's death, is a letter which
she sent a man named Allen, living at
Anaconda.
Abtn is an Intimate friend of the map
who is supposed to have been responsi
ble for the girl's condition. In fact, ac
cording to Dr. Leggat, It was Allen that
wrote Detective Murphy and informed
him the girl had died as the result of a
criminal operation. )
In this letter, the authorities allege,
Mrs. Brown told Allen that Miss Bren
nan was progressing as well as could •>»
expected, and that on the following dav
she intended to perform the operation
which hail been the object of her visit
to Butte.
Dr. Leggat, accompanied by Dr. Bern
heim, Dr. O'Dell and Assistant County
Attorney Dan Yancey, went to Anaconda
yesterday *o exhume the body of the un
fortunate woman. It was removed to
Tuttle's undertaking rooms and an au
topsy performed. Present in addition to
those going to Anaconda from this city
were Dr. O. C. Evans, the city health
officer of Anaconda, and Dr. J. F. Spot
man.
Assistant County Attorney Yancey im
mediately I eturned to Butte and filed
complaints against Mrs. Brown and Dr.
Hall in Justice Taylor's court In South
Butte. The two were found at their re
spective places of business and placed
under arrest. They soon afterward gave
bonds and were released from custody.
Dr. Leggat stated today that It is no|
Dr. Hall the officials are after ao much
as Mrs. Brown. He wished It und*r>
stood that he did not take the lnltlatlvj
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