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VOL. XXI. NO. 87
BUTTE, MONTANA, TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 2. 1901.
PRICE FIVE CENTS
STATE BANK
GOES UNDER
NIAGARA INSTITUTION OF BUF
FALO, N. Y., IS OFFICIALLY
CLOSED.
AMOUNT OWING TO DEPOSI
TORS NOT KNOWN AT
PRESENT.
FAILURE CAUSED BY CLOSE
ASSOCIATION WITH ANOTHER
CONCERN.
(By Associated Press.)
Buffalo, N. Y., July 2.—The Niagara
bank, a state institution, has closed its
floors: The following notice has been
posted on the doors:
. "I have closed and taken passes- .
. sion of this bank.
F. D. KILBURN,
. Superintendent of Banks-'' .
The Niagara bank was organized Sept.
!•'. 1891. It had a capital of $100,000. The
officers are: President, P. H. Griffin;
Vice President, M. M. Darke; Cashier,
Wm. Thayer.
The chairman of the clearing house
committee*, S.. M. Clement, said this
morning:
"It should be distinctly understood that
the closing of the Niagara bank has
been brought about solely by the reason
of its close connection with the City Na
tional bank, its president having been
vice president of the City National and
that no other bank heie is affected.''
Bank Supt- Kilburn said: "I have
closed this bank because I think it in
solvent. The main -reason for the fail
ure is the failure of the City National
bank. This "bank is insolvent to an ex
tent yet to be announced."
A TRUSTED BANK OFFICER FLEES
ASSISTANT RECEIVING TELLER
OF A NEW YORK INSTITUTION
GONE WITH $13,000.
(By Associated Press.)
Philadelphia, July 2. — William E
Douglass, until recently an assistant to
the receiving teller in the Guaranty
Trust and Safe Deposit company, this
FIRE RAGING;
NO WATER
IN THE TOWN
(By Associated Press.)
Huntington, W. Va., July 2.—The
Adephi hotel, in a thickly populated part
of the city, is burning. Because of wa
ter famine the destruction of the entire
town is threatened.
The pumps at the water station are
broken and the reservoirs are empty.
Thousands of laborers are made idle, as
the factories are unable to run.
There is great suffering In consequence
of the water famine.
GROUND TO PIECES
UNDER THE WHEELS
OF FREIGHT TRAIN
(By Associated Press.)
Great Falls, July 2.—John Grant, 35
years of age, a laborer on the Neihart
division of the Montana Central railway,
was run over and instantly killed this
morning by the regular freight bound for
Belt.
The body of the unfortunate man was
crushed into an unrecognizable mass.
The head was ground to a pulp and the
brains and skull were distributer over
the track for a distance of one hundred
yards.
The body was identified by the cloth
ing upon it. and in a passbook in one of
the pockets the name of John Grant was
written. An inquest will be held tonight.
American Soldier Killed in Manila.
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, July 2.—Gen-. MaeArthur
cables from Manila that First Lieutenant
Edward E. Downes, First Infantry, was
killed in southern Samar.
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X INCREASE IN BANK NOTES. X
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3S (By Associated Press.) X
X Washington, July 2. — The X
X monthly circulation statement X
X shows that at the close of the X
X fiscal year, June 29, 1901, the total X
X circulation of bank notes was X
X $353,742,187, an inchease for the X
X year of $44,101,744, and an increaF," X
X for the month of $7,159,587. The X
X circulation based on United States X
X bonds was $323,809,684, an increase X
X for the year of $49,775,134, and an X
X increase for the month of $352,507. X
X The circulation secured by lawful X
X money amounted to $29,851,505, a X
X decrease for the year of $5,673,380 X
X and an increase for th* month of X
X $1,807,130. X
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TWO LIVES ME LOST IN 0 SMALL IRE
SEVERAL PERSONS INJURED
DURING A BLAZE IN PULL
MAN LODGING HOUSE
With roaring, cracking flames spitting
forth dense clouds of smoke and liter
ally encircling their bed chambers as if
stretching the grasp of death, Samuel
Mix. a waiter in Whatley's restaurant,
and Ole Burg, a earpentef, were aroused
from their sleep in the Pullman lodging
block. Dakota and Galena streets, at 1:05
this morning.
In less than ten minutes both men had
perished from suffocation, and a number
of others sustained severe injuries by
attempting to escape from the building.
Although the walls of the lodging
house were left intact, the inside fittings
and furniture were considerably dam
aged. The loss to the building amounts
to $3,000, while the furniture, owned by
Mrs. Elizabeth Kendall, was damaged
to an equal amount. The building car
ried insurance, but that on the furniture
expired but a few days ago.
Chief Sanger of the Are department
stated that at last night's fire the wo
men were much cooler and more daring
when confronted by death than were the
men. The chief told of women occu
pants of the lodging house descending
fire escapes, wires and iron pipes,
"While these brave women were doing
their best to escape from the scorching
flames, men were calling for help," said
he, "and one big fellow climbe dto the
top of the building and cried like a
baby."
The lire department made a quick run
to the scene of the disaster, and only by
energetic work were more lives spared
and the building saved from total de
struction. The fire was fierce, and, hav
ing a good headway, considerable trouble
was experienced in getting it under con
trol.
Hardly had the fire Chief concluded
that all of the occupants of the lodging
house were safe when a number of forms
appeared at windows and upper doors,
shouting for aid. Frantically they cried
city, has disappeared, owing the insti
tion $13,000, which loss is severed, by a
Baltimore surety company.
Douglass resigned his position a few
weeks ago. The auditor of the trust
company found irregularity in Douglass'
accounts, and at the request of the
surety company, which is on his bond, a
warrant was sworn out for his arrest.
He was placed under detective sur
veillance but escaped. He is now being
sought for by the city detective depart
ment.
FIDDLER MUST^NOW BE PAID
Belgian Officers on Trial for Killing
Women Who Refused to
Dance.
(By Associated Press.)
Antwerp, July 2.—Mail advices from
Borna bring news of the trial there of
two Belgian officers accused of demand
ing, while in a state of intoxication, that
the chief of a Congo village should com
pel all the women of the place to dance
for their amusement and when he re
fused killing him with their revolvers
and then massacreing the women.
CENSURE AND PRAISE
FOR AJIÜËR.CAN TROOPS
IN FAR-AWAY CHINA
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, July 2.^This extract is
made from a review of the military op
erations in China, now being prepared
by the bureau of military information at
the war department:
"Looting—Tien Tsin—Mostly by na
tives, and joined in by many Europeans;
was on the first day entirely unrestrict
ed; later the allied commanders, as soon
as attention could be given to it, adopt
ed severe repressive measures to put a
stop to it, and the scandal was soon dis
continued.
"The Japanese, on account of the ad
mirable discipline under which their sol
diers are held, are said to have done the
least looting. Strict orders from oar
officers, and American training and in
stinct, prevented our men from engaging
in this orgie of thievery and outlaw.'
' The foregoing reference is based upon
reports of American officers. The Amei
ican soldier is criticized freely in the re
view. For efficiency and fighting he is
held to be the equal of any and superior
to many. The fault found with the
American soldiers is their "slovenly ap
pearance off duty."
Would Criticise the Government.
tBy Associated press.)
London, July 2.—The Times says Lord
Charles Beresford, although entitled to
retain the Mediterranean command for
two years more, is anxious to be relieved
of it next February, because he desires
a free hand in order to criticise the gov
ernment's naval and military adminis
tration.
Beheaded by a Train.
(Special to Inter Mountain.)
Billings, Mont., July 2.—The body of
John Coleman, a recent arrival, was
picked up in the Northern Pacific yards
this morning by a switch engine crew
The head had been severed from the body
at the shoulder blades and both hands
were cut off. It is believed Coleman
attempted to board the east-bound pas
senger train and fell under the wheels.
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THE DEAD:
SAMUEL MIX, waiter, suffocated. • (
OLE BURG, carpenter, suffcated. 1 '
THE INJURED:
MISS CRYSTAL, hands, blisteired by sliding down a wire.
WILLIAM CAMP, painfully braised by jumping from a second
story window.
WILLIAM MURPHY, bruised by jumping from a window.
WILLIAM RYAN, pugilist, badly bruised by jumping from a
window.
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ÀJSÂSS
SCENE OF THE FIRE.
for ladders, ropes or other quick means
of escape, but before the firemen could
render assistance some became impa
Senator Kyle Expires at
Home In South Dakota
(By Associated Press.)
Aberdeen, S. D.,. July 2.—Senator Kyle
died yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock.
He had a relapse at noon and gradually
sank from then on.
Senator Kyle was stricken at his
home at Aberdeen about 10 days ago.
His trouble was of malarial origin
and resulted in a functional affection of
the heart, which caused the greatest
alarm.
The senator had a similar attack in
the east some time ago and was liable to
a recurrence of the trouble. His health
had not been robust for a year or so.
His death today was not expected how
ever.
(James Henderson Kyle of Aberdeen,
S. D.. was 'born near Xenia, Ohio, Feb.
24, 1S54; entered the university of Illi
SELLING OF POOLS NOT GAMBLING,
SAYS ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
(Special to Inter Mountain.)
Helena, July 2.—Pool selling is not
gambling under the law, in the opinion
of Assistant Attorney General Mettler,
and he will not interfere with .t.
When asked the question Mr'. Mettler
said: "The law plainly did not cover
pool selling, for it specifies each- particu
larly forbidden game and this 's not
among them. The only way pool sell
ing can be prevented is by city ordin
ance.
"Reports received within the last two
days," said Mr. Mettler, "show that the
crusade against gambling is rapidly be
coming general throughout the state.
"At Butte more lias been done to
bring about reform than in any other
place-.
"This office was notified today that
there was no gambling in Philipsburg.
"According to information we have re
ceived Butte is closed tight as can be.
GREAT PROSPERITY IN THE WEST
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% (By Associated Press.) X
X Washington, July 2.—Jules Camhon, French ambassador to the X
X United States., who is about to sail for France for his summer vaca- X
X tion, has completed a trip through the states bordering upon the great X
X lakes, and he speaks about his experiences and observations on his re- X
X turn with much enthusiasm. X
X "Wherever I went," said M. Camhon, "I was impressed with the X
X spirit of progress that was manifest. These western people are not X
X accurately judged by their fellow countrymen of the east. The east, X
X I think, holds itself above the west and feels the west is not quite X
X its equal in learning, enterprise, ar—if I may be permitted—good X
X manners. X
% "Now I think the contrary. I found the Chicago society very pol- X
X ished and agreeable. In the homes in the northern part of the city X
X I found most artistic and musical developments. I found this true of X
X the other cities I visited. X
X "Two things as a result of my trip are fixed in my mind—first, the X
X wonderful, the magical development of the inland states, and, second, \
X the fact that wherever I have gone I have met with friends of France X
X and a multitude of men and women engrafted on the American soil X
X with French blood In their veins. X
SJ "If I were asked to make a prediction as to where the center of in- X
X fluence of the country would be years from now I would point to that X
X region through which I have Just passed, extending from Pennsyl- X
X vania on the east to the Mississippi on the west." X
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tient and attempted to save themselves.
Miss Crystal, whose correct name is
thought to be Mrs. Dempsey, deliber
nois in 1871, taking a course of civil en
gineering; entered Oberlin college in
1873 and was graduated from classical
course in 1878; prepared for admission to
the bar. but afterwards entered Western
Theological seminary, Allegheny, Penn
sylvania, graduating in 1882. During
these years he was teacher of mathe
matics and engineering; and subse
quenty engaged for several years in ed
ucational and ministerial work in Utah
and South Dakota. At the time he en
tered political life he was financial sec
retary to Yankton college, Yankton, S.
D. Was elected to the state senate as
an independent in 1S90. Was elected to
the United States senate to succeed'
Gideon C. Moody; took his seat March
4. 1891; was re-elected as a republican
ill 1897. His termn of service would
have expired March 3, 1903.)
so as
officials are making a strong fight there,
and 1 believe propose to enact a city
ordinance covering the various kinds of
gambling, including pool selling, but this
office is informed that not even a pri
vate game is permitted in Butte.
"This certainly looks as though some
thing was being accomplished."
There was a report in circulation to
day that a party of Butte- gamblers
had come to Helena to negotiate with the
attorney general's office with a view to
ending the crusade. Nothing had been
heard of the matter at that official's of
fice, except a rumor of an intended visit.
It was intimated th"re that the attor
ney general and his assistants have had
nothing more to do with the matter than
to see that county attorneys did their
uuty, and could not interfere with these
officers any further than to urge them to
activity in enforcing the laws.
SAMUEL MIX ,v 0 OLE BERG
SUFFOCATED WHILE TRY
ING TO ESCAPE.
ately slid down an electric wire from
the third story. Her injuries were con
fined to blisters on the hands and scorch
about the feet from the flames.
William Camp, who also roomed at
the Pullman, and William W. Murphy
next appeared at an upper window. Both
jumped to the ground, a distar -e of to
feet. Neither man was seriously injured
although Camp's bruises were painful
enough to necessitate his going to a
nearby rooming house.
William Ryan, a prize fighter, held to
his position on a window sill until th*
flames began scorching his back and
singeing his hair. Realizing that a
chance for life existed only in a desper
ate leap from the building, Ryan re
leased his grasp and fell.
Down the man came, turning com
pletely over in his flight. He struck
squarely on his head, and it was thought
he had surely met death. An examina
tion, however, showed that life existed,
and an ambulance conveyed Ryan to the
St. Paul hospital. His injuries prove I
serious, but not dangerous.
Policeman McDonald, who did good
work during the fire, remained in the
burning building until he had satisfied
himself that all who could possibly
escape were out of the lodging house.
In his search through the rooms.
Chief Sanger discovered Mix near the
door of Room No. 9. The dead man had
some of his clothing partially on. and it
was apparent he had been dressing
when overcome by the dense smoke.
• The fire chief rushed to the lower floor
and into the open air with Mix in his
arms. Every effort failed to revive the
man. Chief Sanger afterwards foun t
Burg dead on the floor below.
The chief stated that the fire started
from a gasoline stove in the rooms of a
man named Berryman. The building is
owned by J. A. Nadeau.
Samuel Mix came to Butte a few days
ago from Missoula, where his brother
conducts a restaurant. Mix had only
been working two days.
STRIKE MAY BE ORDERED TONIGHT
IRON MOLDERS AND NATIONAL
FOUNDRYMEN'S ASSOCIATION
FAIL TO AGREE.
(By Associated Press.)
Chicago,. July 2.—Representatives of
Iron Molders' union and the National
Founders' association, after an all-night
conference, have failed to reach an
HEAT AND STORM IN EUROPE
Many Deaths From Heat and Great
Destruction by Fierce
Lightning.
(By Associated Press.)
London, Juy 2.—While the weather in
England is temperate, continental tele
grams continue to report ravages of
heat and storm. Deaths from sun
strokes are numerous.
in an Italian regiment maching from
Pisa fo Leghorn yesterday there were
thirty cases of sunstroke, while many of
the soldiers dropped from exhaustion.
Storms have occurred in Northern
France, where lightning has wrecked
churees and houses. Several fatalities
occurred.
FEARFUL FAHINE
FACES RUSSIA
WHEAT DISTRICT
(By Associated Press.)
St. Petersburg, July 2.—Crops in the
j province of Saratoff are withering and
the grass is scorched, owing to the pro
longed heat and drouth. The price of
corn is climbing up and the outlook
at Saratoff and in the neighboring Vol
ga districts is alarming. The scarcity
promises to he as severe as the famine
a decade ago.
SLAUGHTER BY THE KURDS
Fourteen Armenians Suspected of
Having Slain a Nobleman Are
Put to Death.
(By Associated Press.)
Constantinople, July 2.—Reports from
Musi, in Kurdistan, say the Kurds are
plundering villages and have killed 14
Armenians in consequence of the belief
that the latter muredred a Kurdist no
ble man who was sheriff of Aghan.
Cyclone at Cumberland Gap.
(By Associated Press.)
Mlddleboro, Ky„ July 2.—A violent
storm resembling a tornado has wrought
havoc across Cumberland Gap in Pow
ells valley.
Half a dozen small farm houses were
demolished, together with a large num
ber of barns.
There was some loss of life, but par
ticulars have not yet been obtained.
Perry Smith was killed by lightning.
Crops were seriously damaged by the
wind in various places.
British Coal the Best.
(By Associated Press.)
Stockholm, July 2.—The naval trials of
American coal have proved it inferior
to British coal.
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MANY DEAD
FROM HEAT
NO CESSATION OF THE TORRID
WAVE SWEEPING THE
EAST.
MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN
FALL VICTIMS TO SUN'S
FURY.
WEATHER BUREAU SEES NO
PROSPECT OF SPEEDY
CHANGE.
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, July 3.—The weather bu
reau has issued the following special
bulletin:
"There are no present indications of
a permanent break in the warm wave
which covers the country generally east
of the Rocky mountains. Local rains
and thunderstorms will furnish tempo
rary relief in the lower lake region, the
upper Ohio valley and in the mountain
districts, of Pennsylvania, Maryland,
West Virginia and Virginia and there
is a possibility that these local rains,
may occur intimated a rise in Atlantic
coast states."
New York, July 2.—The police depart
ment lists show that up to this morning
a total of 52 deaths had been reported
in Greater New York. All were adults.
They were so numerous that it was im
possible to get an accurate list of them.
So many horses have been killed or dis
abled by the heat that deliveries of pro
adding to the discomfort and suffering.
Philadelphia, July 2.—The hot weather
continued today with unabated intensi
ty. Cramp's shipyard began operations
at 4 o'clock this morning, and closed
at noon. Before 10 o'clock a dozen am
bulance calls had been sent from the
plant and many of the employes were
compelled to leave their work.
!
agreement and a strike Involving 2,000
men is imminent. A mass meeting of
molders was held last night at Bricklay
ers' hall, which lasted until 2 o'clock this
morning.
After a lengthy discussion- of the situ
ation, in which several ballots were
taken, the demands of the men wero
modified to a minimum of $2.85 a day,
instead of $3, and the officers were in
structed to convey that ultimatum ta
the employers today.
Unless the latter agree, a strike will
be ordered tonight.
FEW COUNTERFEITS
APPEAR DURING
THE PAST YEAR
Washington, July 2.—The annual report
of Chief Wilkie of the secret service di
vision states that during the twelve
months ending June 10, 1901, there were
placed in circulation but four new coun
terfeit notes, against an average of ten
for each year during the preceding ten
years. Only one if these new notes was
dangerous, the others being the product
of unskilled workmanship.
CUBAN OPPOSITION
TO PLATT AMENDMENT
IS FADING AWAY
New York, July 2.—Gonzale Jerrin, a
lawyer of Havana, Cuba, is spending a
few days in this city on his way to the
Pan-American exposition in Buffalo,
where he proposes to remain for three
months as a special representative of
his native island. He said in the course
of an interview about Cuba:
"The • litical situation could not be
better. Ail the representative parties
of the island have accepted the decision
of the constitutional convention, and in
perfect peace and harmony with the
American government the Cuban people
will endeavor to lay the foundations of
their future republic.
"The opposition manifested to the
Piatt amendment at first was the result
of a misapprehension. Because the op
position was violent you may take it for
gianted that the Cuban people never
disiimible.
"They speak out freely, and if now
they are on excellent terms with the
Americans it is because they really feel
gratitude and respect toward their great
neighbor and protector."
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X NO PLAGUE IN CALIFORNIA. X
X - X
X (By Associated Press.) X
X San Diego, Cal., July 2.— Dr. R. X
X W. Hill, president of the state X
X board of health, who has bean here X
X since the steamer Carlisle City ar- X
X rived, and who. as a precaution- X
X ary measure, had state guards X
X stationed around the federal quar- X
X antine station, has withdrawn the X
X guards and left for home, believ- X
X ing that the danger. If any ever X
X existed, is entirely passed, as not X
X a sign of sickness has appeared X
X among the members of the crew X
X of the ship. In hK opinion the X
\ plague reports sent out from X
X Washington by the government X
\ officials were without foundation. X
X X
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