Montana Plaindealer

THE MONTANA PLAINDEALER Vol. I. THE MONTANA PLAINDEALER Published Weekly by The Montana Ridedealer Company. Published Weekly by The Montana Plaindealer Company. J. B. BASS. . . EDITOR. Subscription $2.00 per year. Strictly in Ad- vance. Advertising Rates on Application. Entered as second-class matter April 12 1905, at the Post Office at Helena, Montana, under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Address all Communications to The Montana Plaindealer, 19 South Main Street, Helena, Montana. PEACE! PROSPERITY !!! UNION!!! The great cry of "Down with grat," and a general cleaning up has struck a chord of unison throughout the nation. And for a while it seemed as though our fair City of Helena had become inoculated with this microbe, but according to what we can see the same was only spasmodic, and again crime is openly, without hindrance or protest from our officials, being committed. The anti-gambling law is being flagrantly violated; the sworn officers of the law have only to turn their heads to see it, and these conditions naturally cause the people to suspect graft. If the city is not receiving the revenue, who does? is the burning question with the people, for as a rule officials do not neglect or refuse to suppress a crime unless there is a tacit understanding of some kind, and in this instance the people of Lewis and Clarke County and of Helena are entitled to know why it is that gambling in the shape of Poker is wide open at this time, and who is getting the revenue. It might also be called to the attention of the proper authorities that so many hearty and robust men in and around the city who do not work, and who have no visible means of support are a detriment to the progress of the city, and should either be made to seek work or stand trial for vagrancy. Regardless of President Roosevelt's ultimatum that he would not stand for a re-election, there are those who are confident that he will be in the running. Possibly the same conditions will arise that come to the surface at the Philadelphia Convention in 1900, and he will be forced to accept the nomination. Of course LaCroix is a dead bee; but the people would like to know just how the deal was fixed up for a resumption of gambling in this city. A Republican mayor withholds recognition to a loyal ally in the distribution of political pie, and the only door of hope for the coloured brother in this city it seems under a Democratic mayor. The manner in which Joseph B. Bass is conducting his Helena, montana PLAINDEALER is not only credit to the black race, but the city and state in which it is published. The paper is bold and dazzles in defense of right, and a error to all that is evil. Mr. Bass every inch a gentleman, and a splendid newspaper man, and in him the black citizens of the Great Northwest will always find a man ever ready to champion their cause against anyone who wants to crush a man simply because he has a black skin. -Topcka Plaindealer. We greatly appreciate the above compliment, coming as it does from one of the greatest race journals in the country, and published since its incipiency in the city where we have resided for the past 33 years. We have always endeavored to live up to this standard, and since coming West we have only taken up a new determination, and endeavor to demonstrate the efficacy of Peace, Prosperity and Union! We are sorry to announce that several communications of news which would have been very acceptable for us to publish reached us too late for publication in current issues, and to publish them later would only be Stale news. So all parties having news items which they desire published must get them to this office by Wednesday of each week to insure publication. --- Mr. Taft's speech seems to have been a complete failure. His advice to the Republican factions to stop fighting was followed by the use of pistols. The South take him up and trounce him on his concession to them on reconstruction, resent his criticism of their color line in politics, while declaring that his intimation that the Republican Party would not interfere was not strong enough. They resent his bribe for office. As for the colored people's friends, they are angry, and the colored people condemn Taft's declarations on this matter as base betrayal, its concrete effect being seen in the North Carolina Republicans extending the "Grandfathers" clause. Guardian. Household of Ruth Banquet Golden City Lodge No. 3455 G. U. O. of O. F. gave a banquet last Thursday evening at their hall in the Lucas Block on Rodney Street,—a banquet complimentary to the Household of Ruth No. 842. The affair was a highly creditable one, and was attended by about 45 as guests of Golden City. The table was tastefully arranged in the shape of a T, and groaned under the weight of the delicacies which the brethren had placed thereon. Punch was served, fruits ice-cream and cake. Messrs. Irvin Ford, Crump, Parker, Harris, Dorsey and others certainly did themselves proud for the manner in which the banquet was carried out. After the refreshments were served, and tables cleared, the evening was passed in a jovial spirit, Mr. Dorsey assuming the role of toastmaster. The editor of THE PLAINDEALER, who was a guest, was called upon for an address, and responded in a few words along lines of racial progress, uplift, and the great benefit accruing to the race through its secret orders. Mr. W. Mason responded to the subject of the "Benefits of Oddfellowship" in a few well-chosen remarks. Others were called upon, and the hit o the evening was the speech that J. W. Ford did not make. Great credit is due Golden City, which for entertainment and hospitality to guests cannot be excelled. Helena, Montana, Friday, July 27, 1906. HELENA IS OPEN! GAMBLING RUNNING IN FULL BLAST. THE OFFICIALS DO NOT AGT. The Plaindealer Has Informed the People and Will Continue to do so in It's Mission of Peace, Prosperity and Union. Up and down Main street in saloons, clubs and cigar stores, POKER for MONEY is being played openly. WIDE OPEN any one may drop into these places and see for themselves the conditions that obtain under the present regime of the city and county officials. The great question that the people want answered is: Who is getting the revenue? If the city is not getting it WHO IS? The law is plain, all officials are sworn to support and enforce these laws. READ THE LAW! The Plaindealer prints it so everybody, including the officials, may become acquainted with it's provisions. Senate Bill No. 74. Which is the Statute now Sopposed to be in Operation against Gambling in the State of Montana. SECTION 1. Every person who deals, plays, carries on, opens or causes to be opened, or who conducts or causes to be conducted, either as owner or employee, any game of monte, lansquentet, rouge et noir, dondo, tan, fan, tan, percentage, Stud horse poker, craps, seven and a half, twenty one, or any banking or percentage game, or any game commonly known as a sure thing g me, for money, checks, credits, or any representative of value, or for any property or thing whatever, any peeposcope or nickel-in-the-slot machine, exposing to view lewd, i decent or obscene pictures is punishable by a fine or not less than five hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars, and every person convicted of a violation of this Section must be imprisoned until such fine and costs are paid. Section 2. Every person who carries on, opens or causes to be conducted, any game of faro, roulette, draw poker, stud horse poker, or 9 The Rt. Rev, Bishop A, Grant, D. D. Who willb Lecture at the Auditorium, Monday Evening, Aug. 13th. Subject: Problems Confronting the American People. what is commonly called round-the-table poker, or solo, or any game of chance played with cards, dice, or any device whatever, or who runs or conducts any nickle-in-the-slot machine or other simalar machine or permits the same to be run or conducted, other than the games commonly known as sure-thing games, for money, checks, credits or any representative of value, or for any property or thing whatever, and any person owning or in charge of any saloon, beer hall, bar room, cigar store or other place of business or any place where drinks are sold or served who permits any of the games mentioned in this Section to be played in or about such saloon, beer hull, bar room, cigar store or other place of business, or place where drinks are sold or served, is punishable by a fine of not less than $100.00 nor more than $1000.00; and every person convicted of a violation of Section 2 of this Act must be imprisoned until such fine and costs are paid. Section 4. Every person duly summoned as a witness for the prosecution or any proceedings had under the provisions of this Act, who neglects or refuses to attend as required, is guilty of a mis- Staly Library INDEA DEALER THE KITCHEN IS THE PLACE Where Comfort Begins in the The Chief of All the Articles in You can Save your Money. You can Save Aad Greatly to Your Comfort By Cooking With Gas. Helena Light and Railway Company. demeanor. Every sheriff, constable, or police shall be his duty upon receipt of it tent, or apartment is being conducted any of the games mentioned in the opening into any such house, room a warrant of arrest for the purpose Act. Section 8. Every state, county who shall demand, ask for, receive, consideration for his own use, or the named, for or with the understand wise assist any person from arrest Act, is guilty of a misdemeanor, a punished by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars, and be imprison not less than thirty days nor more. Watch our next issue for new proposition. seriff, constable, or police officer, shall have authority to duty upon receipt of information that any house or apartment is being conducted as a house, room or apartments mentioned in this Act, to break open any door or any such house, room, tent or apartment, with the arrest for the purpose of arresting such offender. 8. Every state, county, city, town, or ownship demand, ask for, receive, or collect any money or other money for his own use, or the use of any of the offices or with the understanding that he will aid, exempt any person from arrest or conviction for a violation of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereon a fine of not less than one hundred dollars nor more dollars, and be imprisoned in the county or city in thirty days nor more than six months. Your next issue for new developments on the Every sheriff, constable, or police officer, shall have authority, and it shall be his duty upon receipt of information that any house, room, tent, or apartment is being conducted as a house, room or apartment for any of the games mentioned in this Act, to break open any door or opening into any such house, room, tent or apartment, with or without a warrant of arrest for the purpose of arresting such offenders of this Act. Section 8. Every state, county, city, town, or ownship officer who shall demand, ask for, receive, or collect any money or other valuable consideration for his own use, or the use of any of the officers herein named, for or with the understanding that he will aid, exempt or otherwise assist any person from arrest or conviction for a violation of this Act, is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars, and be imprisoned in the county or city jail for not less than thirty days nor more than six months. Watch our next issue for new developments on the gambling proposition. Dixie Concert Company Makes a Decided Hit. Dixie Concert Company Makes a Decided Hit. An Excellent Companp of Colored Performers at Central Park. J. H. Tucker, foreman of the mechanical department of THE PLAINDEALER, assisted by Messrs. N. Caldwell and J. C. Brown, have succeeded in gathering and organizing for entertainment purposes a galaxy of real artists, and their first performance at Central Park last Thursday evening established for themselves a reputation. They pleased the large audience which gathered in the pavilion to the utmost. The Company is composed of 20 people, not a dead one in the bunch. They make one of the strongest choruses that has ever appeared on a stage in Helena. The show opens with a minstrel first part, in which the funny men are given a chance. "Bill Bailey" makes a hit with his song "Let Me Down Easy." J. Manuel, who sings "Nobody," also was given the glad hand by the audience. Miss Ophelia Simpson's singing was easily the hit of the show judging from the vociferous ap- FURNISH YOUR HOME COM YOU GAN FURNISH YOUR HOME COMPLETE For Half the Money Required at other stores if you will come to our Sea poartment for your Furniture, Carpets, Stoves Furnishings. This Department is not filled junk, but clean fresh goods that have been used and are practically as good as new. other stores if you will come to our Second Hall for your Furniture, Carpets, Stoves and Halls. This Department is not filled with oit clean fresh goods that have been used slightly and are practically as good as new. Required at other stores if you will come to our Second Hand Department for your Furniture, Carpets, Stoves and House Furnishings. This Department is not filled with old junk, but clean fresh goods that have been used slightly and are practically as good as new. Reliable Housefurnisher, Grand Street. --- demeanor. No. 20. Household. Use is the Stove lice officer, shall have authority, and in information that any house, room, erected as a house, room or apartment for his Act, to break open any door or room, tent or apartment, with or without use of arresting such offenders of this county, city, town, or ownship officer, or collect any money or other valuable the use of any of the officers herein acting that he will aid, exempt or otherwise or conviction for a violation of this and upon conviction thereof shall be one hundred dollars nor more than poisoned in the county or city jail for more than six months. New developments on the gambling plause she was given, and she was called back time and again. Her song was "One Little Word." William Merritt, whom the writer has known many years, hails from a family of marvelous singers, and he certainly is holding up the reputation of that family in the singing line. His rendition of "Under Southern Skies" was perfection and he too was called back time and again. The sketch team work of Latty and Simpson was good. SECOND TO NONE. The quartette consisting of Merritt, Hobbs, Phillips, and Roseman will take second place to none. Their singing is alone worth the price of admission. At last night's performance they were encored until they simply could not respond from exhaustion. THE CAKE WALK. The swell and up-to-date cake walk which is put on as their after piece would cause George Walker to look well to his laurels, as in his most palmy day he would have to go some to defeat either contestant in the Great Dixie Cake Walk led by the prince of them all, Charley Centers. Subscribe for the PLAINDEALER OUR HOME COMPLETE will come to our Second Hand De- Carpets, Stoves and House ment is not filled with old that have been used slightly as good as new. Curtin, usher, Grand Street. No. 20. ere is One thing that will tea itAyer’s Hair Vigor. Iris reguiar scalp-medicine. It quickly destroys the germs which cause this disease. 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It seems that simultaneously with the previous decision to pay the men in fold, the mortality among the West Indian laborers increased consider- ably, and rumor has it that in many fnstances the negroes have preferred practically to starve than to spend the gold coin, little of which they had ever before seen. To Break in New Shoes. Aiways shake in Allen’s Foot-Ease, a pow der Ieures hot, sweating, aching, swollen fect Cures corns, ingrowing nails and bunions. A‘ Someries ore, Sc ont aco ee ee Captain Alexander Simpson of the Aberdeen liner Moravian bas just completed his 71st voyage, having traveled 2,000,000 miles without a mis- bap, a feat supposed to be unparal- Jeled in British marine circles. HOWARD E. BURTON, Asmayer and Chemist, Lead ville, Colo. Prices: Gold, silver, Teed, $1; gold, eee 7 geld, ei ‘alne or copper, $1. 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C., July 24.—More than 20 persons were killed and more than that number were injured as a result of a head on collision between a through eastbound passenger train and an extra freight near Rocking- ham, N. C., four miles west of Ham- let. Many of the victims are said to be negroes. Offciais of the road attribute the cijsaster to the failure of the telegraph operator at Rockingham to deliver or- ders to the passenger train. As soon as the news of the wreck reached Hamlet a wrecking engine was sent out and hurried to the scene. ‘The passenger train, No. 44, was ruaping from Florida to the north. Engineer F. B. Lewis of Hamlet and Fireman Tom Hill of the passenger train were killed. The negro fireman of the freight train is also said to have been killed while the” engineer saved himself by jumping. Only a few of the bodies extricated from the wreck have been identified. Roth trains were practically destroy- ed, and they blocked the track. RIOTS IN CZAR'S DOMAIN. Follow Another Manifesto and Parlia ment Is Defiant. St. Petersburg, July 23—An impe- rial manifesto, which is regarded as voth a threat and an appeal to the emperor's millions of mujiks to join in the suppression of the revolution, under the promise of land, summons the “faithful of holy Russia.” Many liberals consider this a direct incite: ment of the black hundreds. In spite of this incitement the day passed with comparative quiet in the capital and street rioting only began with the advent of darkness, but the collisions generally were on a smal scale. About midnight there were rumor: of heavy fighting at the Narva gate where the massacre of the follower of Father Gapon took place 18 month: ago today. The troops there are sai to have fired several volleys and it i reported that there were a number 0 casualties. It is the plan of the members o parliament to assemble at Viborg They have drawn up a proclamatior to the people saying that if the au thorities prevent them assemblini there it is their intention to take | steamer and go out into the gulf 0 Finland, and if pursued by warship: to go to Sweden. WOODMEN'S GREAT MEET. Will Hold Greatest Celebration in Northwest at Spekane October 2. “Be in Spokane October2” is the cal) of the Woodmen of the World of this city, who plan to have on that date the biggest celebration of Woodmer ever held in the Pacific Northwest ‘The Spokane Interstate fair is hele from September 24 to October 6, and October 2 has been set aside as Wood men Day. Special trains will be rup from all parts of Washington, North ern Idaho and British Columbia. It i expected at least 4,000 Woodmen wil come from outside of the city. A big initiatory contest between Spokane Camp No.99 and Wilbur Cam} of Wilbur, Wash., will be one of the features of the celebration. A class of 400 candidates is slated to be ini tiated that day. National officers wil be here from Denver, Fort Collins Col, Salem, Ore., and Seattle, Wash. (and Mrs, C. C. VanOrsdall, Head Guat dian of Women of Woodcraft, will b present from Portland. A company 0 25 of the Uniform Rank is to com from Seattle and it is expected a Jic-st 400 Canadians will attend. Du Jing the day, several companies of th {uniform rank will parade on the rac \track at the fair grounds. Woodme :| sporting contests, such as log rollin | wood chopping and log sawing will b y| held and medals awarded to the wit |ners. In the evening, the Woodme 5} will hold a monster parade downtow sJin Spokane. The inltiatory conte 1 occurs at the fair grounds in the eve ; ing. A $500 silver loving cup, Pr sented by F. B. Tichenor, Head O | sanizer of the order, will be compet for in the evening. Marconi has discovered that by TAC use of a modified receiver for wireless cleetric messages, it is possible to tell from what direction distant wave im pulses set in motion by other stations and not intended for the recelver which picks them up, have been sent out into space. The significance of this discovery in warfare Is easy to understand. It may betray many se erets to enemies, even though ther cannot decipher the messages inter cepted. The direction alone is ofter of the utmost importance. ee ‘The Hon. William Moore, chief sec retary of Tasmania, who recently re teived congratulations on his elghty Sighth birthday, is doubtless the old cat working minister of the Englis! crown. A PRETTY MILKMAID Thinks Peruna 1, a Wonderful Medicins, (ae eee | i - ois eee -_ . estate x. MISS ANNIE HENDREN. | ~ “ee Audie iieuuren, RBockiyu, Waeh., writes: ““T feel better than I have for over ‘our yeare. have taken several bot- ules of Peruna and one bottle of Mana in. “T can now do all of my work in the none, milk the cows, take care of the milk, end eo forth. Ithink Peruna is @ most wonderful medicine. “I believe I would be in bed today if (hud not written to you for advies. {had taken all kinda of medicine, but ‘one did me any good, “Pornna has made me awell and hap- py girl. Ican never cay too much for Yenrna.’” Not oniy women of rank and leisure praise Peruna, but the whelesome, uee- nl women eng»ged in honest toil would aot be without Dr. Hartman’s world enowned remedy. ‘The doctor has preseribed it for many honsand women every year and he never fails to reevive @ multitude of letters like the above, thanking Lim jor his advice, and especially for the wonderful benefits received from Pe cnna CUMING ItRIGATION CONGRESS. items of interest About National Meet- ing at Boise, Idaho. The slogan, “One hundred million Jollars for national reclamation,” which is to be the battle cry at the Fourteenth National Irrigation con- gress at Boise, September 3, has been taken up by delegates coming from avery section of the country. Some very interesting statistics to ye presented are being compiled by he state engineers and agriculture de- partments of the 16 states and terrl- leries comprising the irrigated area of the United States. These will con- ist of compilations of statistics relat- ng to the amount of water in the run- ning streams, the amount additional hat can be conserved through storage apd the number of acres of land that are subject to reclamation through ir rigation. President Bumstead, of the Colo: vado State Beet Growers’ association, has notified the board of control that his organization will endeavor to make 1 winning contest for the $500 solid silver loving cup that has been do nated by President Havemeyer for th test exhibit of sugar beets. ‘The delegates and visitors attendins the congress which holds its four teenth session at Boise, September ‘ ‘ 8, will be greatly impressed wit! he wonderful crops raised by irriga tion. Hon. Milton Whitney, chief of th unrean of soils, department of agricu sure, will be among the prominent de nartment officials of the governmen at the congress. Engincering problems that hav seen considered impossible will be | tustrated among the accomplishe ‘Jracts, and the manner in which dif sulties have been overcome will t ‘| rally shown on canvas. ‘The southern states, bordering ¢ el he Atlantic ocean and the Gulf « ‘IMtexico, have advised the executl | .ommittee that they will be represe |+ed. c] Hon. Addison Bennett, editor of TI r|naltes Optimist, and known as fl ;|-ni Nye" of the Pacific coast, hi «| :ecepted an invitation and will deliv 1 | in address on the subject, “Scientt n| versus Real Irrigation.” n{' Hon, James I. Parker, chiet of t s'| aivision of lands and railroads of t n | interior department, will be present. e| "sixteen states and nearly 300 In r| vidual competitors have asked 1 ¢ | space at the exposition. ‘The Arid States Exposition of t Products of Irrigaiton, will be hi 1c] during the session of the Fourteer <s| National Irrigation congress. Will produce Whiter, Cleaner Clothes In Your Laundry Than | Any other Article withless Labor seictra tae Rae tosh att HUMILIATING —VILE—DESTRUCTIVE * ‘The very name, Contagious Blood Poison, suggests contamination and dread. It is the worst disease the world has ever known; responsible for more unhappiness and sorrow than “Tethers combined. Nobody knows anything about the origin of this loathsome trouble, but as far back as history goes it has been regarded the greatest curse of mankind. No part of the body is beyond the reach of this powerful poison, No matter how pure the blood may be, when the virus of Contagious Blood Poison enters, the entire circulation becomes corrupted, the humiliating symptoms begin to appear, and the sufferer finds himsell diseased from head to foot with the vilest and most destructive of all poisons. Usually eee eee ee fe a amall sore or tilcer, so insignificant that it rarely ever excites ~ suspicion, but in a short while the skin breaks out in a red rash, the glands of the groin swell, the throat and mouth ulcerate, the hair and eye-brows come out, and often the body is ‘covered with copper colored spots, paras eruptions and sores. ‘There is hardly any limit to the rava- ge of Contagious Blood Poison; if it is not iven from the blood it affects the nerves, attacks the bones, and in extreme cases causes tumors to form on the brain, pro- ducing insanity and death. No other dis- ease is so highly contagious; many an inno- cent person has become infected by using the same toilet articles, handling the clothing, by a friendly handshake or the kiss of affection from one afflicted. But no matter how humiliation and degradation that accompan, Mercury and Potash are commonly use but these minerals cannot cure the disease- ternal evidences may disappear for awhile, bt members and tissues, and when these mine | before, because the entire system has been w | Mercury and Potash. There is but one ce’ and that is S. S. S., the great vegetable bl | way by going down into the blood, neutrali It makes the blood pure and rich, strength ‘| system, and cures tha humiliating and de % ‘The improvement commences as Soon | eR ‘ SSS. PURELY VEGETABLE PIGS AS DRAUGHT ANIMALS. Sow that Could Retrieve Birdea Four-in-Hand of Pigs. In many countries and even so near as Scotland the pig has served the pur- pose of a beast of drauglit und has ac tually been harnessed to the plow in company with cows and horses. In| Scotland also early in the Inst century pigs were sometimes made to serve as chargers and proved most docile | mounts, says the London Express. ‘The homing instinct is strongly de veloped In the pig. Instances not in- frequently occur of pigs finding thelr way back to farms whence they have bene conveyed. There is a record of ‘two pigs homing nine miles, and cross- ing the Thames to boot, to their old farm, whence they had been driven to Reading market and bought by a local gentleman on the previous day. At one point on thelr homeward journey where two roads met the twain were obsery- ed “putting their noses together as if in deep consultation.” About 1815 a London gentleman cre- ated a sensation by driving a four-in- hand of pigs through the streets, and thirty years later an old farmer caused amusement to a great crowd In the market place at St. Albans by entering it in a chase drawn by four trotting hogs. After two or three turns round the market he drove to the Woolpack yard, where his curious steeds were un- harnessed and led away to be regaled with a trough of beans and wash. There have also been sporting ples ‘An old account of a black sow whieh Richard Tooner, one of the royal keep: ers In the New Forest, broke to find game und to bask and stand says: “Within a fortnight she would find and point partridges or rabbits and her training was much forwarded by the ‘abundance of both. She dally Improv ed and in a few weeks would retrieve birds that had run as well as the best pointer; nay, her nose was superior tc the best pointer.” ‘According to Linnmus, “the hog 1 more nice in the selection of his vege table diet than any of our domesticat Jed herbivorous animals.” ‘Thus tn on respect the pig may be sald to be a epicure. Linneus states that the an! | mal will eat only seventy-two plant Jas against the goat's 449, the sheep’ | 397, the cow's 276 and the horse's 26% Trouble with Mexico Predicted. E. J. Mather of Ohio, an official of the Mexican National railroad, says war between the United States and Mexico is inevitable. Americans, Ger mans and Englishmen holu the best positions and have aroused the jeal ousy of the natives. This hatred i growing and the government is unable to cope with the situation. Mather declares these condition: will cause war within six months. Dear Sirs :—I had a friend who had a bad case of Vai tagious Blood Potson and was in a terrible condition. Be tried all the medicines he could hear of, but nothing did him any good. He went to Hot Springs but it was like the other treatments he had used, and he was in despair of acure when he heard of 8.8. S. After taking it for awhile the sores all healed, his hair stopped falling eat, and, continuing with it, he goon found himself cured em tirely of this hideous disease. JOHN LESLIE, Rookford, Il. 719 W, State St. I was afflicted with Blood Poison, and the! best deo tors did me no good, though I tool their treatment faith- fully, In fact I seemed to get worse all the while. I teom almost every so-called blood remedy, but they did not seem to reach the disease, and had no effect whatever, I ‘was disheartened, for it seemed that I would never be cured. At the advice of a friend I then took 8, 8, 8. and began to improve, Toontinued the medicine, and it oured me completely. ‘WwW. R, NEWMAN. ‘Hamlet, N. 0. SOR Se ge an experiment; it is a success. It has cured thousands of cases of Contagious Blood ro many of which had given the Mercury Potash treatment, Hot Springs, etc, a thor ough trial, and had almost despaired of eve being well again. S. S. S. is made entirel; of roots, herbs and barks, and does not in jure the system in the least. We offer | \| cm | a oe Pa | TASIURIA Wee te oS AYegetable Preparation for As- similating the Food andRegula- ting the Stomachs and Bowels of | INFANIS “CHILDREN | Promotes Digestion Cheerful- ness and Rest.Contains neither ee nor Mineral | oT NARCOTIC. Revipe af Old Dr REL PTR =. Sed~ aoa Ee | Aperfect Remedy for Cons! Hon, Sour Sree Diorio | Worms Convulsions Feverish- ness and LOSS OF SLEEP. Far Simite Signature of Basti idan. NEW RK. EXACT COPY OF WRARPER. John Philip Sousa, the conductor, | has been gazetted “officer de instruc: | tion publique” of France. This dis- tinction gives Mr. Sousa the golden palms and rosetto of the French acad- emy. He is the only American who has received this decoration. He is ie # ier of the Royal Victorian Order of England, having been deco- ‘rated by his majesty five years ago. Nine Loads of Booze Go. | ator jor General Greely has ordered an investigation into the disappear: ‘ance of nine wagon loads of whisky, | which disappeared while being trans ferred from the United States stores ‘at the Presidio, San Francisco, to va {rious medical stores in the city. Col onel John P. Wisser was given the de ‘tail to trace the missing liquor. CASTORIA The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the . Signature Ka of if In 5 Use For Over Thirty Years CASTORIA SOLDIERS TO AMERICAN LAKE. Three Field Batteries Leave Frisco fer Big Camp. The First, Ninth and Twenty-fourth field batteries have left the Presidte for the camp of instruction at Amer {ean lake, Washington. Other troeps ‘about the bay will soon follow. ‘On July 25 General Funston and be ‘staff will go to the camp to take jaune: of the maneuvers, | Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria 6 @ ‘very distingitisied ornithologist, and his knowledge of the science of birds ts equaled by very few In Europe. He devotes a good deal of time to the eud- ject, and is a member of the Ornithe \legical society of Vienna. The Plaindealer 'Phone number is 727 L. Song service at Saint James Sunday evening. Mrs. Rev. Lydia Allen returned Friday from Butte. Miss Hattie Grisson has returned to the city after a short stay at Missoula. J. hanker Smith is employed in our press room as pressman. The sewing circle met at the parsonage Thursday. Lewis Thomas who runs a ranch near Wolt creek was in the city Tuesday. John Montgomery is in the city this week himself and Gus Thornton having completed a contract of driving a fifty foot tunnel on the mining property of J. W. Robinson FUN! FUN! FUN! Grand Ball and Dancing Contest Central Park, Thursday Evening, August 2nd. Henr Caesar who has been having out near Toston returned to City Wepnesday. H. W. Robinson is in the city having been out looking after his mining interests which are located near Elliston. Dave Gordon and Wm. Irvin were granted a license by the council Monday evening to conduct a saloon at 116 South Main St. Mrs. Bush lost her trunk and offered fifty dollars reward through this paper for it's recovery has received word that her trunk has been located and that it will be forwarded at once. Mas. Henry Johnson of Butte is visiting Rev.Mrs. Allen she is accompanied by her two children. We are in receipt of a communication from W. H. Jones of Butte, who announces the Odd Fellows have secured an excursion rate to their Grand Lodge at Salt Lake, September 3d. They are anxious that the Helena people will join with them in taking advantage of this rate and visit Zion City. POUNDED CE A YEAR 4% is Opened from $1 Upwards 4% COMPOUNDED TWICE A YEAR 4% WE RECEIVE DEPOSITS BY MAIL on exactly the same terms as though made in person at the Bank. The mails are entirely safe and are convenient. People in all parts of the country transact banking in this Deposits may be sent by registered mail, money order, or by bank check. When the first deposit is received it will be entered on our books, and a pass book returned by mail as a receipt for the money deposited. We have issued a small book telling of the simple way in which an account can be opened by mail and we will send a copy free to anyone asking for it. BANK AND TRUST COMPANY = = MONTANA. Locals. SOCIAL EVENT The social event of the season was the opening ball given by the summer social club at Central park Wednesday evening, over 150 invitation were issued and the affair was a decided success in every way. To the sweet strains of the best music the members and their guests tripped the light fantastic toe even unto the small wee hours of morning. A special car was chartered for the occasion and every convenience was arranged by the club for those who attended. The club is to be congratulated for its efforts to ininurate a series of entertainments whereby the people can attend such enjoyable affairs as presented by the summer social club last Wednesday evening. ENTERTAIN THE DIXIE COMPANY Mrs. C. K. Mcevoy assisted by Mrs. Agnes Bush of Boise City informally entertained the members of the Dixie concert company Wednesday evening, refreshments and a sumptuous repast was served and the members of the company expressed great appreciation for BANK BY MAIL the hospitality shown them by the above mentioned ladies. Singing dancing and social games was the order of the evening and all present enjoyed themselves to their ut most and came away with the highest praise for the hospitality of tneir hostesses. Few men know the real meanings of secret societies. The most of them join them for the purpose of wearing a pretty pin or charm or a uniform suit and sword, and never stop to consider the real meanings of their oaths and obligations toward their brother or to a sister. That kind of a lodgeman is the man who is always seeking to destroy his brother or the happiness of his family, such men are doing Negro lodges more harm than good, from which has come much public criticism concerning good Negro lodges.—St. Joe Enterprise. The Management will spare no pains to give you a good time. Good order will prevail and there will be plenty fun for all. Daucing commences at 8-30 and continues until 1 o'clock. ADMISSION Ladies 50c. Gentlemen, 75c. David H. Harris, Manager. Mrs. Geo. Willis is our Bntte con respondent and parties living in Butte may report all news for publ cation to her. She is also authori zed to receipt for subscriptions. J. B. Bass, editor. Preaching at St. James church 5th avenue and Hoback street, Sundays at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. by the pastor. Sunday school at 2 p. m., A. Marshall supt., Carrie Dorsey, Chorister, Florence Anderson, sect. Butte and Anaconda Mr. J. C. Allen is one of Butte's enterprising citizens and has demonstrated his ability to conduct the same. He runs the Amee Shining Parlors on E. Broadway and enjoys a lucrative business. Mr. Allen is progressive and believes in the race accomplishing results, he believes in industrial education and will send his son this year to Prof. B. T. Washington's school. Mrs. D. W. Walton of 522. South Idaho st is one of the leading cateresess' of the city and very enterprising; her husband is valet for F. Augustus Heinze. W. M. Freeman has charge of one of the leading bath houses in the city; he is a believer in race euterpriscs and does not hesitate to encourage them. Mrs. Geo. Willis our correspondent at Butte is arranging for an extended visit to Seattle and we will be without a correspondent at this point until she returns. We spent one day in Anaconda the county seat of Deer Lodge conn ty last week, and while we did not have the time to call on all the people, we had the pleasure of meeting some of the citizens and on our return we shall make strenuous efforts in behalf of the PLANDEALER so that each week the message of Peace, Prosperity and Union shall resound throughout the city in which is located the largest smelter in the world; as it was we were successful in getting quite a number of subscribers and the PLANDEALER will from now on be watched for with interest by the citizens of Anaconda. Mr. A. Leatherberry who resided at Helena for quite a while, is the head waiter at the Montana hotel and works a crew of from 6 to 11. He has been at this place for a number of years, having come out from the east at the opening of the same in '89 and has worked for the house the greater part of the time since and has served in the capacity of head waiter since 1903. Mr. Frank Yamer is one of the enterprising young men of the city of whom every one we met had a good word to say. We met him personally and found him to be interested as to the welfare and progress of his race. He is employed at the Washoe smelter. Mr. Eugene Pryor and wife conduct a boarding house at No. 415 E. Front street and they are doing nicely and are also interested in race enterprises. Mr. Pryor is another one of the employees of the great smelter company. W. T. Holbert conducts a rooming house at No. 20 Cedar street; he has a large clean and commodious place and parties going to Anaconda will do well to to look him up. He is a strong race man who stands for all that is for the uplift of the race. POEITICAL SNAPSHOTS. As time passes merrily on, it is a consolation to know that LaCroix is nearing the end of his official career. We are not nosing around but we have been often told that the poker games are running full blast again. If a certain sheriff in this state is as good at apprenending criminals as he is in eluding the editor of the PLAINDEALER he should be re-elected forever. Clerk of the District Court Gnose of Deer Lodge county is a genial and obliging official who does not hesitate to encourage enterprise and thrift and we always are glad to meet such broad-gauged public officials, so that we can say to our people at any time and place that they are alright. Hon. Geo. B. Winston, judge of the District Court at Anaconda is conceded to be one of the ablest jurists ever presided over the court in this district. He is fair and impartial and believes in justice, and our people receive at his hands a fair and just consideration; the color of the skin counts for nothing. With him it is law and justice and that is all we ask. For such men we at all times urge united support. We have learned, unofficially however, that the call will soon be issued for the Republican state convention to meet in this city in the month of August. Republican Mayor Lindsay is evidently a tenderfoot in the game of politics; the thimble riggers seem to have him in charge. Elected by Republicans and his appointments are nearly all Democrats; he is proceeding to strengthen the party, they will of course fall over each other to re-elect him. Our own Senator Thos. II. Carter has returned to his home in Helena after a strenuous session of hard work in the U.S. Senate CITY MARKET. J. EISLER ProprIetor. Frtnits, Vegetables, Butter, Egg, Poultry, Fish and Oysters. 124 W. Park St. Butte, Mont. 'Phone 54. BUTTE ANNEX BAR Choice Wines, Liquors and Cigars Phone 778. - 39 E. Broadway Butte, Mont. SILVER CITY CLUB C. DUMAS, MGR. Billiard and Pool Tables in Conne ction. All Appointments UP-TO-DATE. 38½ E. Park Ave. - Butte, Mon. The Family Theatre, High Class Vaudeville, Change of Program Weekly. Three Shows Daily 3, 7:45 and 9 p. m. Popular Prices 10, 20 and 30c. G. F BROWN, Fashionable Tailor and Draper Full Line of Imported and Domestic Woolens Always on Hand. 113 N. MAIN ST. Helena, Mont. UNION LAUNDRY GO, (Incorporated) 116-120 Broadway, 'Phone 13. Helena, Montana. JACOB POST. CIGARS AND TOBACCO 59 S. MAIN ST., Helena Mont. Distributor for Cherry Diamond Cigars Strangers visiting the Capital City will be given a hearty welcome at all times at the Manhattan Club. 17 South Main Street, Helena Mont G. P. ANDERSON, MANG, F. R. ANDERSON, STEWART. C. J. Bausch, Tinner. TIN, COPPER and SHEET IRON WORK Stove and Furnace work a Specialty. 315 N. JACKSON ST. Helena, Mont. CENTRAL BEER HALL AND RESTAURANT, Henry Rossman Proprietor. Telephone 136 118 S. MAIN ST. Helena, Mont. DALTON & RICHARDSON New and Second Furniture and Household Goods, Agents for Acorn Stoves and Ranges. 335 N. MAIN ST. Telephone 426 B Helena, Montana. Eugene Bourquin Dealer in Sawed and Split Wood and COAL. Yard, 437 W. Main St. Residence 370 Water St. 'Phone 632-F. Helena, Mont HELENA IGE COMPANY Office: Montana Clnb Building. Phone 110. - Helena, Mont. Pat. P. Smith, HORSESHOEING and BLACKSMITHING, 15 S. PARK AVE. - Helena, Mont. ADVERTiSE in the Plaindealer. --- 20 per cent off. 20 per cent Grand Anniversary Sale The New York The New York Dry Goods Company Helena, Montana Twenty Years in Business. Twenty Years of Prosperity With a Complimentar Sale of 2 Per Cent Off, from July 5th to July 31s Absolutely Nothing Reserved. THE NEW YORK DRY GOODS STOR Oysters, Fish, Ponltry, Fruit, Vegetables, Butter and Eggs. Helena, Montana. What They Say About The Plaindealer "A very excellent journal."—Col J. H. Rice, State Treasurer. "You are making a splendid paper."—Hon. J. M. Kennedy, City Clerk, Butte. "I want to tell you of direct results I have received from my advertisement in your paper."—M. M. Henniger, President Helena Packing and Provision Co. "A splendid paper. I like it better than any paper of its kind I ever saw."—Mr. Davis, Butte. month at 14 1-2 S. Main St. H. W. M.; G. M. Lee, S. W.; J. Hart, Chas. Ecton, Sec'y; W. C. Rose, Bethesda Lodge, O. E. S., meed and 4th Thursday evenings of ea in their hall in the Lucas block. M. Johnson, W. M.; Mrs. N. Ford, A. bert Napper, W. P.; Mrs M Simm Mrs. C. C. Matthews, Sect.; Mrs. J. Con.; Mrs. J. Harrison, A. B.; M. nett, W.; Chas. Johnson, S.; Mrs. A.; Mrs. Jas. Crump, R.; Mrs. M. Esther; Mrs. E. Dorsey, M.; Alexander, Electa. Golden City Lodge No. 3455, G. F., meets the first and third Tuesday of eech month. R. Brown, N. G. "You are getting out a great paper and writing fine; keep the good work up."—Ira Smith, Foreman Topeka Plaindealer. "Keep the good work up we are with you Father Abraham 10,000 strong." Chas Smith, Havre, Mont. "Neat in mechanical make up newsy and highly creditable." Butte Evening News. Pleas notify this office when you chunge your address; or if your paper does not reach you regularly each week. Church and Society Directory St. James' African Methodist Episcopal church, located at Co. 50th Ave. and Hoback street, Rev. Jordan Allen, Pasior. Services Sunday at 11 a. m, and 7:30 p. m. Sunday School, 2 p. m., A. Marshall, Supt., Carrie Dorsey, Choristar, Florence Anderson, Sec'y. Prayer Meeting Wednesday Evening. Class meeting, Friday evenings. R. J. Fletcher Lodge No. 101, A. F. and A. M., meets the first and third Wednesday evenings of each month in the Lucas Block. R. 1. Ford, W. M.; Jas. Crump, S. W; W, H. Rivers, J. W. Geo. Alexander, Sec'y. W. R. Dorsey, Treas. Byrd Lodge No. 11, A. F. and A. M., meets the first and third Monday evening of each --- mouth at 14 1-2 S. Main St. H. J. Blak W. M.; G. M. Lee, S. W.; J. Harris, R. Chas, Ecton, See'y; W. C. Rose, Treas Bethsheba Lodge, O. E. S, meets the and 4th Thursday evenings of each month in their hall in the Lucasblock. Mrs. C. Johnson, W. M.; Mrs. N. Ford, A. M. A. bert Napper, W. P; Mrs. M. Simmons, Trees, C. C. Matthews, Sect.; Mrs. Jos. C. Con; Mrs. J. Harrison, A. B; M. O. J. nett, W.; Chas. Johnson, S.; Mrs. I. Napp A.; Mrs. Jas. Ctump, R.; Mrs. M. A. Cd Esther; Mrs. E. Dorsey; M.; Mrs. George Alexander, Electa. Golden City Lodge No. 3455, G. U. of F, meets the first and third Tuesday evening of eceh month. R. Brown, N. G.; J. Reed, V. G.; J. Howard, P. N. G.; N. F. P. S.; W. Parker, E. S.; W. Cottles, Trees. J. W. Crump, N. F.; Albert Marshall, Chaplain; W. Mason, Wardom; J. Ingram, I. G. J. Tolbert, P. N. F. Household of Ruth, No. 542, meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday evening of eceh month. Mrs. Mattie Simmons, P. M. N. Mrs. N. Mitchell, M. N. G.; Mrs. S. Fork R. N. G.; Mrs. E. Johnson, N. G.; Mrs. Irvin, W. R. Pride of Montana Lodge, No. 4, K. of F meets the 2nd and 4th Monday evenings each month at G. A. R. hall. J. W. Grang C. C.; H. Robinson, V, C.; S. Smith, M. F.; W. Cotties, M. of E.; J. H. Howard, K of R. and Cttes, M. of E.; J. H. Ace; G. Harrison, O. G.; W. C. Irvin, I. G.; A. Napier, Prelate. = SOME ADVICE,—AND A STORY. There is a somewhat ancient lesson contained in the following from the New York World, but it is so excellent that the story is produced here: "Don't advertise if you believe you are wasting money. Let your competitor waste his money on advertising, and perhaps in this way you'll soon put him out of business. Just stand back and laugh at him when you see him squandering his money for printers' ink. Once there was a 'boy named,' we think his last name was Wanamaker, or maybe Money-maker; a yhow, his name was John, with some sort of a maker attached yards of calico, three pairs of jeans, and a half dozen pairs of boots. He called this a dry goods store through a Philadelphia newspaper, and offered to sell a pair of socks for $9.