The Butte inter mountain. [volume], July 12, 1901, Image 1

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The Butte Emter Mountain.
vol. xxi. wo. 95
Partly Cloudy Tonight and Saturday.
BUTTE, MONTANA. FRIDAY EVENING. JULY 12. 1901.
Possibly Thunderstorir '• Cooler.
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PRICE FIVE CENTS
HIDDEN ROCKS THREATEN
BIG PASSENGER STEAMER
VESSEL STRIKES OBSRUCTION
DURING DENSE FOG, BUT
SLIDES OFF IN TIME.
PEOPLE ON THE LINER PANIC
STRICKEN WHEN DISASTER
SEEMED INEVITABLE.
(By Associated Press.)
Queenstown, July 12.—The Cork Ei
0 miner prints a sensational story of the
miraculous escape of a. four masted
passenger steamer, westward bound,
from being wrecked off the Fashet rocks
at ;i o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The lSxaminer says the fog lifted in
the nick of time to save the vessel from
c. fearful disaster.
The light keeper was .horrified to see
a light running full into the little Fas
liet, east southeast.
Fasnet immediately discharged an
alarm signalling urgent danger.
Before the liner could be slowed up
or her engines reversed she had appar
ently touched the Little Fasnet rock as
she was seen to list to starboard and
then to port.
The onlookers noticed a momentary
scene of great excitement on board the
liner, but she was apparently uninjured
as she proceeded.
Yerkes Tells British How to Fight the Boers
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CHARLES TYSOH VERMES,
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1 London, July 12.—Charles T. Yerkes presided last night at the anniversary
festival of the Salters company. Mr. Yerkes Is the first American to occupy
the chair on the occasion of this anniversary. Mr. Yerkes contributed 600
guineas to the royal asylum of St. Ann, which is maintained by the Salters
company, and 300 assembled guests cheered the chairman as he extolled the
company's charity.
Referring to the South African war Mr. Yerkes said: "The Boers are
brave soldiers, and resemble the early American frontiersman, but Great Brit
ain cannot Afford half way measures. Do not pitch Into them unmercifully,
but pitch iuto your own people who oppose the war and make them keep their
mouths shut until the fight Is over. Then settle your differences among your
selves.''
Mr. Yorltes was cheered to the echo, and the toasts to King Edward and
President McKinley provoked great applause from the assembled guests.
USING BILLS INSTEAD OF GOLD COIN
(By Associatd Press.)
Washington, July 12.—The treasury
department's report from New York
shows that for the first ten days in July
the custom collectors In New York were
paid 95 3-10 per cent In gold coin certifi
cates and gold notes, the gold coin being
less than four per cent of the total.
The figures are abnormal and indicate
that the small gold denominations are
not convenient for the payment of large
sums of customs duties.
In May of this year the gold certifi
WILL HAVE A BIG CITY OF THEIR OWN
Epworth Leaguers Transforming Mechanics Pavilion, San Francisco, Into
a Town, With Railroads, Telephones, Etc.
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X this coast and are now enjoying side trips to various parts of the state. X
X It is estimated from railroad reports of coming trains that 5,000 dele- X
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X The reception and entertainment committee is ready for all who X
X come, and has booked 10,000 accommodations In private houses, with X
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X An army of men is at work in the Mechanics Pavilion, where the X
X convention will be held. When everything is complete the building X
X will have the appearance of an Immense town with Its shops and X
X offices. There will be two railroad offices, an express office, postoffice, X
X two telegraph offices and a telephone office. Each newspaper will have X
X an office, and there will be a general press office for the accommoda- X
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ALLEGED GAMBLERS ARRESTED
Two Residents of East Helena Are
Itaced Under Bonds of $125
Each.
(Special to Inter Mountain.)
Helena, July 12.—Hand Hurd and Dan
Sh^a, of Hast Helena, were arrested
yesterday and placed under $125 bail
each on a charge of gambling. The ar
rests were made at the Instigation of
the attorney general, who had collected
evidence against the men.
Goes to the Jury Tonight.
(Special to Inter Mountain.)
Deer Lodge, July 12.—The case against
James McArthur, charged with having
murdered Oliver Dotson, will go to the
jury tonight. A conviction is generally
expected. McArthur was on the stand
this afternoon, when he denied all thn
charges against him.
Murder Indictment Against Woman.
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, July 12.—The grand jury
after seven weeks investigation has re
turned an indictment for murder against
Mrs. Ida Bon i ne for th ealleged killing of
James S. Ayres, a young census clerk.
Miners Strike at Rossland.
(By Associated Press.)
Spokane, Wash., July 12.—The biggest
strike in many years among the miners
of the northwest has begun at Rossland,
and as a result 1,200 miners are idle.
cates and coin received for customs
were 89 6-10 per cent of the whole, and
in June last they amounted to 87 4-10
per cent.
The treasury department,^ In its pre
parations for the fall demand for small
certificates, is replacing the United
States and silver certificates of large de
nominations with smaller denomina
tions.
In silver certificates the new Issues
are nearly altogether in $1, $2 and $5 for
the present, and in United States notes
the new issue is of tens.
QVEEff OF THE CAHJUVAL.
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AR.AM1NTA STEWARD.
Miss Steward was elected queen of the carnival over
competitors by a majority of nearly 9,000 Mites.
a large number of
FOREST FIRES IN COLORADO
Flames in the Timber on School Lands
Are Doing Great
Damage.
(By Associated Press.)
Denver, Col., July 12.—Forest fires are
raging In two section ; of the state, and
It is feared they will destroy a vast
amount of property before they can be
controlled or extinguished.
One of the fires is on the tianks of
Chalk creek, in Chaffee county, and the
other in Larimer county.
REFORMS IN THE POSTAL METHODS
LEGITIMATE PUBLICATIONS Witt NOT BE MOLESTED, BUT
• "FAKE" SHEETS WILL BE BARRED.
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(By Associated Press.)
. Washington, July 12.—Postmast -t General Smith has taken up the
question of reform in second-clas 4 ; mail with Attorney General Knox.
These two cabinet members agr-e there is sufficient warrant in
existing law for the rigid enforcement of orders against fake publica
tions which have been admitted to the mails as second-class matter.
It was at first thought the postmaster general would issue an order
setting forth the views of the department and denying second-class
rates, to certain publications. It now seems probable that such will not
be the course of the department.
Investigation has shown there at- so many publications which offer
bona fide premiums that à sweeping order would lie almost impossible
of execution. Instead of laying dawn a broad rule, the department will
conduct its investigations in relation to different publications and de
termine upon its action in each specific case.
It is explained at the postoffle department that it is not the in
tention to refus,"? second-calss rates m legitimate publications. They
have not constituted a burden upon the postal facilities of the coun
try. The department's actions w»" aimed against cheap publications,
which make offers of premiums evidently of more value than the pub
lication its,elf.
The postoffice department does not wish to injure the business of
those publications that give value received for the subscription and yet
offer premiums. It aims to correct abuses which have developed in of
fers of merchandise worth $1 and a practical worthless publication
whose subscription price ostensibly is IL
Since a conference with the'^dèpartment of justice the postmaster
general feels sure of his ground &liii will begin barring certain prints
from second-class privileges within a week or ten days. There is no
disposition on the part of the department to act arbitrarily, and all
persons affected will have hearings if desired. «
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Good Words for the Sheep
INTERESTING ADDRESSES BY NOTED MEN AT WYOMING WOOL
GROWERS* C (INVENTION.
(By Associated Press.)
Douglas, Wyo„ July 12.—Yesterday's
session of the Eastern Wyoming Wool
Growers association was occupied by ad
dresses by Gov. Richards, President.
Springer of the National Live Stock as
sociation, Professors Foster and Nelson,
of the Wyoming university. Secretary
Snow of the State Board of Ehéep Com
missioners, J. B. Brooks, C. W. Burdick
and others.
President Springer took an optimistic
view of the live stock industry, which
was never, he said, in a more prosperous
condition than now. He urged the elec
tion of members of congress who will be
favorable to the greatest of all industries,
the growing of live stock.
Workman Killed In Washo e Smelter Works
- (Special to the Inter Mountain.)
Anaconda, July 12.—James Skelly, an employe at the new emeltlng works,
was killed today.
— He was assisting in putting down new floors In the blast furnace build
ing, when he slipped Into an opening while moving a car. He fell 15 feet,
striking hia head against an Iron girder.
Hla body then rolled through another opening in the floor below, dropping
about 20 feet.
Skelly was unmarried and had lived here about five years. He was a
member of the Federation of Miners and leaves a sister in New York.
The body was cared for by Coronet Hughes, who Will hold an inquest
this evening.
TAKES HIS POUND OF FLESH
Money Lender Sells Out Ex-President
Carlos Ezeta of Sal
vador.
(By Associated Press.)
Oakland, Cal., July 12.—The furniture
und households effects of ex-President
Carlos Ezela of Salvador have been sold
at public auction to satisfy the claim
I' a money lender. A purported family
nee giving the geneaology of the family
since 1500 was disposed of for a small
sum.
He said Secretary of Agriculture Wil
son had acceded to the wish of the as
sociation and would maintain a live
stock statistical bureau, statistics to be
gathered semi-annually. He also said the
association would urge the passage of a
Bill at the next session of congress com
pelling manufacturers to tag all clothing
so as to show the percentage of shoddy
material.
Gov. Richards showed It Is not only
possible to run sheep and cattle together
but it is also more profitable than con
ducting the two industries separately. He
said the Idea that sheep ruin a range Is
a mistake, and cited many instances
where sheep grazing had improved the
range 50 per cent.
HEAT BRF/XING RECORDS
IN S f f HI WESTERN CITIES
CORN CROP IS IN DANGER
Lack of Rain in Many States Threat
ens to Cause Great
Damage.
(By Associated Press.)
Chicago, July 12.—Today's advices to
the board of trade and. commission
houses ar,e that the drouths in the west
remain unbroken. It is said the damage
outside of Missouri and Kansas is com
paratively slight, but that unless there
is relief within the next ten days the
eohn crop situation _ will approach a
calamity.
BODY B0ILEDUF0R BULLETS
San Jose Authorities Obtain in an
Odd Way the Leaden Missiles
That Killed a Chinese.
(By Associated Press.)
San Jose, Cal., July 12.—The body of
Lee Wing, a Chinese, who was murdered
last March by highbinders, was boiled
in an iron cauldron last night by order
of the county authorities.
This process was considered necessary
in order to obtain the sixteen bullets
which were fired into the man.
They will be used as evidence in the
trial of Look Lee, alleged to be one
of the assassins.
Strike of Iron Workers Is Near a Settlement
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(By Associated Press.)
Pittsburg, July 12.—When the conference between committees from th«
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin workers and the employers
was resumed today a hopeful feeling was evident on all sides that the strlk«
would be settled in the near future.
President Shaffer of the Amalgamated Association reiterated the state
ment made yesterday, that the non-union mills must be unionized.
SERVANT GIRLS ORGANIZE A UNION
(By Associated Press.)
Chicago. July J2.- her ant giris and
working women generally have taken
the preliminary step fo> the formation
of tlie union they have been wishing for
so long.
Last night the Working Women's
Union of America was organized under
the direction of the International Union
Labor league. Fixed hours of work,
more freedom and better conditions gen
erally are the objects sought by the
Working Women's Union of America.
NATIONAL QUARANTINE GROUNDS CLOSED
No More Imported Cattle Can Be Landed at Garfield, N. J., and Steamship
Companies Make a Protest.
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X New York. July 12.—The-White Star Atlantic transport National
X and other steamers of the companies which handle cattle have been
X notified that the government will take no more imported cattle at
X the national quarantine grounds at Garfield, near Passaic. N. J.. and
X that all high blooded animals purchased abroad and destined for the
X vicinity of New York will have to come through either Boston, Balti
X more or Quebec.
X It is said the quarantine grounds at Garfield are to he abandoned
X for new grounds at Athenia, six miles north of Newark, and that un
X til the new grounds are open no cattle will be received at Garfield.
X Agents of the steamship companies held a meeting and protested
X against the exclusion of imported cattle from this port. even, as a
X temporary measure, in favor of Boston, Baltimore or other ports, and
X demanded that the business of the companies at this port be in no way
X Interfered with.
X The result of this meeting was telegraphed to Washington with the
X additional information that the steamship companies would suffer fin
X anclal lossy should the new regulations continue in effec t fo an iud.-fln
X ite period.
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THERMOMETER STRIVING FOR
THE HUNDRED MARK, AND
NO RELIEF IN SIGHT.
LONDON WEATHER SO SEVERE
THAT RESIDENTS ARE FALL
ING IN THE STREETS.
(By Associated Press.)
Kansas City, Mo., July 12.—The
weather bureau reported a temperature
of 91 degrees at 9 o'clock, with the pros
pect that all previous records will be
eclipsed before night. Last night was
the most oppressive experienced here for
years. Among the poor in the bottoms
especially was there great suffering.
Omaha, Neb., July 12.—At noon 98 wag
reached by the thermometer at the
weather bureau. The indications are
that yesterday's maximum of 100 will
be exceeded.
London, July 12.—The heat wave hero
is becoming more tropical. Londoners
are suffering greatly. There are many
sunstrokes, prostrations and faintlngs
in the streets, which keep the ambu
lances busy.
Mrs. L. Lethbridge, president of th«
league, said:
"One of our prime objects will be to
galin set hours for household employes.
Girls should not be compelled t'o work
from 16 to 20 hours a day, but should
have set hours and time off for amuse
ment and recreation, the same as
women employed in other occupations.
"We intend to show housewives that
the quality of their service will be im
proved by giving their help more time
for rest."