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Historic«! Society J 33 WEATHER FORECAST: Tonight and Saturday fair, cinder tonight. The Kalispell Bee \ _ 5 O'CLOCK.^ ^ \ VOL. I, NO. 175. KALISPELL, MONT., FRIDAY, MAY 24, 1901. MVE CENT8. DEAD IN THE HACK DOOM A Rounder Makes His Last Sleep in Saloon Chair HE DRANK TO EXCESS Which Probably Caus e d His Untimely Death.—Cummisky had Lived in Anaconda Six YeaQrs. Special Dispatch to the Bee: Butte, May 24.—Arthur Cummiskey, a resident of Anaconda, was found dead in a chair in the back room of McPhees saloon, in east Broadway, at 10 o'clock last night. Death was undoubtedly due to heart failure, brought on by excessive indulgence in drink. The dead man came to Ana conda six years ago from Everett, Wash., where he was connected for three years with a newspaper. In Anaconda he entered the employ of Hon. J. M. Kennedy, during Kennedy's incumbency of the office of police mag istrate. Cummiskey leaves two bro thers one of whom is cöädjutator bish op of Wyoming and the other also a Catholic priest, but now in Rome. THESE ENDEAVOR TO BE CHRISTIANS First Session of the Christian Endeav or in Montana. Special Dispatch to the Bee: Butte, May 24.—The first session of the convention of Christian Endeavor ers of Montana was held tonight at the First Presbyterian church and was a great success. Rev. J. Groenevold delivered an address of welcome to which a reply was made by Rev. Wal ter H. Jordan of Helena. Rev. W. N. Sloan of Helena then delivered an elo quent address on "Christianity's Con quest in Hope," after which a social session was held and refreshments en joyed. WILL LEAVE PEKIN FOR GERMANY May Return by Way of The United States. By Associated Press: Berlin, May 24.—Officials here say that Count von Waldersee will leave Pekin on May 31 for Japan. It is un certain whether he will return by way of the United States or Shanghai. Germany is trying to charter vessels for the return of her troops. NEW COLORS FOR THE SCOTS' GUARDS King Edward Presents New Stand of Colors to Loyal Scots. By Associated Press: London, May 24.—King Edward presented new colors to the Scots guards today. Subsequently his ma jesty witnessed the ceremony of troop ing colors, so long associated with the anniversary of the birth of Queen Vic toria. STEAMER BEACHED NEAR BROCKVILLE Nine Feet of Water in Hold, Passeng ers Safely Landed. By Associated Press: Watertown, N. Y., May 24.—A spe cial to the Standard from Ogdensburg says, the excursion steamer Empire State has been beached near Brock ville, Ont., with nine feet of water in her hold. The passengers were land ed safely. WHEAT QUOTATIONS. By Associated Press: San Francisco, Cal., May 24.—Cash wheat, per cwt, 97 l-2c. Chicago, I1L, May 24.—July wheat, per bu., 73c. AN ICE PICK TNEJAfEAPON Which Killed Frank Harring ton at Butte Wednesday BARTENDER ARRESTED Who is Accused of Having Dealt the Mur derous Blow During a Saloon Rough and Tumble. Special Dispatch to the Bee: Butte, May 24.—An autopsy on the body of Frank Harrington, a miner who died Wednesday night at the St. James hospital, showed death Lo have resulted from a wound in the head inflicted by Charles Anderson, a bar tender in the Rocky Mountain saloon two nights ago with an Ice pick. An derson is in jail pending an examina tion on the charge of murder. MAY TABLE REVISION PRESBYTERIAN CREED May Not Be Docketed or Revised at This Session. By Associated Press: Philadelphia, May 24.—The debate on the creed revision was continued by the Presbyterian general assembly today and cavalry church was unable to contain the throngs which came to hear the discussion. Moderator Minton said he had found the sentiment of the assembly in fa vor of a full and fair presentation of the question, but suggested that com missioners endeavor as far as possi ble to adhere to the rule of brevity. Judge E. W. C. Humphrey of Louis ville, Who signed the minority report with Dr. McKibbon, made the first ar gument of the day. At the afternoon session Dr. Dins more of San Jose, Cal., moved that the vote on the Rev. Baker's motion to dismiss the whole matter be taken up at 4:30 this afternoon. The motion was carried. Speeches will be limit ed to ten minutes each. GOT ALL THAT WAS COMING TO HIM Faith Healer Dowie is Under Arrest at Chicago. By Associated Press: Chicago, May 24.—John Alexander Dowie, the "Faith Healer," was placed under arrest today, pursuant to the action of the coroner's jury, which de clared him "criminally responsible" for the death of Mrs. Emma Lucy Judd. Mrs. Judd died after sixteen hours' suffering. She was a member of Dowie's congregation and it is claimed received no medical atten tion. FATAL EXPLOSION IN BRITISH COLLIERY Over One Hundred Men Buried in the Pit. By Associated Press: Lotion, May 24.—An explosion oc curred this morning at a colliery in Rhonda valley. There are about one hundred men in tbe pit and little hope is entertained of saving any of them. GAMES ARE OPEN AGAIN IN BUTTE Proprietors Arrested, But the Ball 8till Rolls and Cases Click. Special Dispatch to the Bee: Butte, May 23.—Open gambling was resumed here tonight The arrest of several proprietors followed, but the games were not stopped. A DISTINGUISHED COMPLIMENT. By Associated Press: London, May 24.—Sir Alfred Milner has arrived from South Africa. An unusually distinguished crowd greet ed him on the station platform. THOUSANDS IN LINE THE PDESIDEHT SEES OAKLAND Crosses the Bay and Reviews the School Children With Waving Flags and National Emblems —Mrs. McKinley on the Road to Recovery. Bv Associated Press: San Francisco, May 24.—Mrs. Mc Kinley continues to improve and no change in the previously announced programme of the president's move ments is likely to be made. At noon the consular corps was received at the Scott residence and after lunch the president attended a reception tend ered by the Sons and Daughters of the Revolution and the Loyal Legion at the Palace hotel. This was brief and at its conclusion the president cross ed the bay to Oakland. He passed through the principal streets and re viewed thousands of school children who were lined along the sidewalks. Each boy and girl carried an Ameri can flag and the president's welcome was extremely enthusiastic. HALL WAS BRAVE BUT HAD POOR JUDGMENT Charges Against Him for Cowardice in China Shelved. By Associated Press: Washington, May 24.—The record of the court martial in the case of Capt. Hall of the United States ma rine corps, charged by Minister Con ger with cowardice in connection with the defense of the legations at Pekin has reached Washington. The find ing completely exonerates Capt. Hall from the charge and finds that the only matter of consequence in the charges is an error of judgment in connection with his troops at a crit ical moment. DEMAND REPARATION FROM THE PORTE Italian Postal Clerk is Arrested by Order of the Sultan. By Associated Press: Constantinople, May 24.—In conse qunce of the arrest of an Italian pos tal agent at Preveza, the Italian charge d'affairs has demanded imme diate reparation from the porte. If this is not accorded Italy will send warships to exact satisfaction from the sultan. BEFORE YOU'RE THROUGH YOU GET ALL THAT'S A-comin to You. Elks in the Velvet in Butte. Special Dispatch to the Bee: Butte, May 23.—Tonight the Elks put through a class of fawns, including Mayor Davey, Chief of Police Rey nolds, Sheriff Furey and Alderman Mac. CONTINUE EXCURSIONS. The Great Northern, Northern Pa cific and Canadian Pacific announced Tuesday that until October 1, home seekers' excursions will be run from the east to all parts of the Northwest on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The announcement came as a sur prise as the rates were scheduled to die May 28. The southern lines insist ed on keeping the rates in force and the Northern lines were forced to ac quiesce. The tickets to be used will have re turn coupons attached. TOOK CARBOLIC ACID. By Associated Press: Portland, Ore., May 24.—Urban F. Blouin, a department store salesman, swallowed carbolic acid and is now dead. His wife had left him and des ponency was the cause. FINDING OF COURT CONSTITDTION DON'T FOLLOW The Flag of the United States in Every Case Of Last Resort Favors the Governmental Policy in so Far as Relates to New By Associated Press: Chicago, May 24.—A special to the Record-Herald from Washington says: "The decision of tbe supreme court of the United States is that the constitution does not follow the flag. This decision is the most important the great tribunal has ever made and will be handed down next Monday. The decision is in favor of the govern ment, but by a divided bench. The opinion of the majority of the court disposes of the uniform taxa tion clause of the constitution by say stitution in writing that clause had no thought of its application to territor ial possessions." All of the clause, "All duties, imposts and excises shall be^uniform throughout the United States." the court holds, was placed in the constitution to prevent any state or combination of states securing ad vantage over another. VETERAN LAWYER AND G. A. R. MAN DIES Funeral Will Take Place at Butte Con ducted by G. A. R. Special Dispatch to the Bee. Helena, May 24.— Rollin P. Blan chard, a lawyer who had lived here about ten years, died today at St. Pe ter's hospital of pneumonia, lfc was about 5G years of age. He served in an Illinois regiment during the civil war. and will be buried by the Grand Army of the Republic tomorrow. NEW GOVERNOR FOR ALASKA. John G. Brady's Term Expires This Month. Alaska may have a new governor soon after President McKinley returns to Washington. Governor John G. Brady's term ex pired this month, and he is now hold ing office through that provision of the law which keeps him until his suc cessor is appointed. The term of Joseph W. Ivey, collec tor of customs, with headquarters at Sitka, has also expired. Collector Ivey will probably remain in office for an other four years. He has just been to Washington and has returned with a number of new appointments. The appointees have all been selected and will go north on the Thetis and the Manning to their several Alaska sta tions. There will be deputy collectors sta tioned as follows: Al H. Snyder, of Corvallis, Ore., deputy at Wrangle; Fred Burkhardt, of Portland, Ore., deputy at Unalas ka; F. H. Causten, of Wrangle, re moved to St. Michaels to be head deputy there; Henry E. Smith, of California, deputy-in-chief at Nome; A. L. Powell, of Oregon, assistant deputy at Nome; Captain W. H. Pat terson, a captain and pilot for many years on the Columbia river, deputy at Port Clarence and Teller City. The appointment of Causten is in the nature of a promotion. He will occupy at St. Michaels the second best place in the service. Mr. Causten is a democrat, but Collector Ivey says his efficiency de serves the appointment regardless of his politics. Mr. Causten has been in the Alaska customs service a num ber of years. RETURNED TO PROBATE COURT. By Associated Press: Portland, Ore., May 24.—In the case of Emma Johnson vs. Tilmon Ford, as executor ot the Cosper estate, and Bilbert Bros., Salem bankers, Judge Bellinger today decided the federal court had no jurisdiction, as the mat ter is in process of administration. The decision has the effect of return ing the case to the probate court at Salem. ALL KINDS OF CASES Federal Grand Jury Called for June 10. From Illegal Whiskey Selling and Cattle Stealing to Counterfeiting. Cases of Local Interest. PLENTÏ OF WITNESSES The federal grand jury has been drawn and will be in session June 10. One hundred and thirty-six witnesses will testify before the jury in various cases. The United States district at torney is busy preparing for the trial of these matters. Among the cases that, will come be fore the grand jury are: The United States against J. T. Osborne and Frank Monroe, who were bound over to the grand jury by United States Commissioner E. C. Russell two months ago on a charge of having robbed a United States mail pouch of valuables, registered letters and pack ages just before Christmas last year. Some of the stolen property was found in the possession of Monroe when he was arrested in February. Robert E. Lee of Billings is charg ed with having stolen cattle from the Indians in Garvin's basin on the Crow Indian reservation, says the Helena Record. He was arrested March 15 and was held to appear before the federal grand jury in the sum of $2, 500. The arrest of Lee caused con siderable excitement at the time in the vicinity of Billings, where he is well known. He is accused of having driven 500 head of Indian cattle from the reservation, defacing the Indian brands and substituting his own brand. He denied at the hearing before the United States commissioner that he had committed an unlawful act and said that he would be able to clear himself of the charge of theft. Until a few months previous to the time of his arrest Lee was in the em ploy of Samuel Garvin of Billings, who owned a large stock ranch in what is known as Garvin's basin, in Wyoming. Garvin is said to have been running a brand of his own at the same time. When Lee was arrested Garvin, who had the financial backing of the First National bank of Billings, made an assignment of his interests to the bank. This fact created addi tional interest in the affair surround ing Lee, though the bank took no fur ther interest in the matter than to in vestigate the condition of affairs in Garvin's basin. James Young was bound over for hearing by the United States commis sioner at Kalispell on a charge of having counterfeit money in his pos session. Andrew Ahren is accused of having stolen a horse from an Indian on the Crow Indian reservation in Wyoming and was transferred to this district for trial by the United States com missioner at Cheyenne. John Cherry is charged with hav with having sold whiskey to Indians, bound over from Missoula. James O'Neill of Billings is charged with having sold whisky to Indiàns. Jake McAdams, who was bound over for trial on a charge of having stolen 100 head of horses from Indians on the Crow Indian reservation, will be called to account by the grand jury. He is now in the county jail at Helena. Frank Belknap is charged with hav ing sold whiskey to Indians on the Fort Belknap reservation. George Allen and John Webber of Butte are charged with being counter feiters. Henry Walters and James Whit ford will have a hearing on the charge of unlawfully cutting timber from government land on the Blackfoot In dian reservation. Ralph Upham is charged with hav ing sold whisky to Indians on the Jliackfoot Indian reservation. PRESIDENT ROCA AT BUFFALO. By Associated PresB: Lima, May 24.—The Peruvian gov ernment says President Roca of Ar gentine intends to visit the Buffalo ex position. Subscribe for the Daily Bee. NO MACHINES THEN THEIR CARDS A PRINTER'S RULE Reminiscences of the Roadsters Who Made Montana The Boys Had a Chance at a Phat Take and Could Always Carry the Banner. There is a big difference between the old time Guttenberg compositor and the modern Mergenthaler opera tor," said J. S. Couch, an old time newspaper man, who visited Helena the other day. "In the days when I worked on the case, and traveled all over the country, there were a lot of men 'on the road' as we called it, whose like I do not think we will ever see again in the business. Some of them went to the bad, but there was a big proportion of capable fellows among them. Many of them could do anything about a newspaper office, from writing leaders to wrapping pa pers, and wherever they could find a printing office they could make them selves useful. Many of them were not dependable people, but they had the ability, and they had to know the business more thoroughly than the boy who goes into a newspaper com posing room. In those days the ma jority of the editorial force graduated from the composing room, and I be lieve they made as good editors and newspaper men as wo have today. "I was not of the brilliant sort," continued the former compositor, "and I guess that is the reason I fi nally settled down on a ranch, and am now considered a well-to-do stockman. But there were a dozen of the men l used to meet all over the country, from Maine to California, and from the Canadian line to the gulf, who are still in the business, some of them on the big dailies in the highest positions, and others running more or less lu crative papers of their own. Some drifted into politics, and have held high positions in Washington, and been senators and members of con gress. I guess the present day ma chine men are a more quiet lot, and more dépendance can be placed on their being on hand when their ser vices are required, but the old-timer, who had his 'nose in the space box' for years, to go into an up-to-date printing office now, it seems like a machine shop, and not like a place where they are getting out a news paper. Somehow or other it makes me feel as though all the news was ma chine made too, and as for a "hot" editorial, I doubt if a machine man can turn out one as sizzling as the old time 'comp.' used to. "Since I have been in town I have been asking the old timers I have met for news of the old time printers, but they appear to have lost track of them. Among those I inquired about was W. T. Luddy, who has probably traveled over more miles of these United States as a printer than any other man in the business. They tell me that Luddy is now at Tombstone, Arizona, where he is running a paper. I hope he is making money, because he was a good fellow and a brilliant one. I remember once when I was working in a southern city Luddy came into the office. He had evident ly been on the road for some time, and he did not have any money. He bor rowed two dollars from the men, and went out to get something to eat and to get cleaned up. He stopped in a saloon on his way to eat, and saw a game of poker was going on. After watching it for a little while, he was asked to take a hand. He did so, and he was lucky. He played all that night, all the next day, and the follow ing night until daylight, when he had all the money in the crowd. "It was more money than Luddy had had for years at one time, and he did not know what to do with it. He told me his after experience. T thought I would take a walk and I did so. The sun never appeared more beautiful, nor the air more balmy. I walked out of the town, into the coun try, and thought it was good to be liv ing. I did not feel hungry nor sleepy, though I had not slept for three nights, and had only eaten a little. I (Continued on page 4.)