Montana Plaindealer

THE MONTANA PLAINDEALER Vol. 1. E MONTANA PLAINDEALER Published Weekly by The Montana Plaindealer Company. J. B. BASS, . . . EDITOR. Subscription $2.00 per year, Strictly in Ad- dance. Advertising Rates on Application. Entered as second-class matter April 12, 1966, 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. Bishop Grant's Visit. Every citizen of Helena would profit by attending the lecture to be delivered by Bishop Grant at the Auditorium Monday evening. The Bishop is one of America's great men, and the city is highly honored with his presence, and his lecture on "Problems that Confront the American People," no doubt will be a rare treat. His wide and learned experience, with a philosophical and brilliant mind will, beyond peradventure, furnish food for thought and action that will have at all times an upward trend; and we sincerely trust that the people of Helena will appreciate the opportunity of seeing and hearing one of America's foremost and ablest citizens upon this occasion. A Mr. Moore of Butte confidently predicts the election of Bryan in 1908; about all the convolution the democrats have got in national elections for the last 20 years is to congratulate each other a-plenty before the election. Danger in Overconfidence. The Republican leaders and managers as a rule are thoroughly confident of Republican success at the coming elections; and therein lies the danger of defeat. Time and again, especially in off years, on account of overconfidence has victory been turned into defeat, and it is sometimes the case,—notably so in the year of 1902, when the country was at the high water mark of prosperity, the people wanted a change which they got, with Coxey's Army and soup houses thrown in. So it behooves those who stand for the principles of Republicanism as advocated by our strenuous Chief Executor to pay the minutest care to every detail of educating the voters, and the dangers that would accrue to a Democratic national victory at this time. Here in Montana we have a congressman to elect, and members of the legislature who will elect a United States senator to succeed W. A. Clark; it therefore behooves our people to look well to their welfare by taking an active interest not only in the general election, but in the primaries, and help select good men for these various positions to the end that all may join in upholding the principles which will insure continued prosperity and contentment in our land. Nationally we have nothing to expect from the democracy, and unto this date there can be no possible inducements for our people to support the democracy wherein vital principles are at stake. As to Local Political Honors In conversation with a prominent Republican official a few days ago, who was elected by Republicans; in reference to a majority of Mayor Lindsay's appointments being Democratic, he explained to us that the tendency of the times was to recognize merit, a sort of unwritten civil service, as it were, and then, anyhow, he explained, that in local affairs politics cut no figure. Now if this official can afford to take this stand what does he or the stalwarts expect of the average layman in the party, and that too, the mayor withholds recognition to a faithful and loyal ally of his party, would it be any wonder that the colored brother too will arrive at that conclusion, and support for local official the man instead of the party. Certain it is that if their supposed friend closes the door of hope against them, they will be not only warranted but justified in supporting those from whom they can at least expect fair and just treatment. Prof. Booker T. Washington, Kansas City. The Kansas City Star of last Saturday gives the following account of Booker T Washington's address in Kansas City: Booker '1. Washington spoke yesterday to 500 Negroes in a tent on the West Side. It was a thoroughly appreciative and enthusiastic audience that cheered the homely philosophy, the good advice and encouraging words of the noted leader. Continued applause greeted the speaker when he said: "There is no race in the world that I am so proud of as the Negro race. I wouldn't belong to any other race if I could. If God should take me up into Heaven and order to make me over as I should desire, I would say, 'Make me a black man.' "The home life has a very vital and practical application to Christianity," he said. "History teaches that people who have practiced the most Christianity have had the most homes. Fundamentally we should get to the point where every one of our people would own his home. One weakness of our race is that we have too many shanties. Many of our people are living in filthy back alleys. One thing about the Negroes of the South is that while poor they can live on the farms and get plenty of good pure air. They are an ignorant but not a degraded people. "When I say 'home' I mean a house with several rooms in it, enough to give privacy and convenience. There should be a yard with grass and flowers. It should be a home that the boys and girls will remember in after life, no matter how far they may wander. Such a home always exerts a helpful influence. Make it just as beautiful as you can. Put good carpets on the floors, hang pictures on the walls, have a good weekly paper, and a daily paper. Above all have a beautiful bathroom. Get the bathroom first, if necessary, and build the house around it. A good bathroom in a home goes a long way toward civilization; a long way toward Christianity. "I don't believe it is possible for people to live in a rented one-room cabin down here, and go all at once into a big white mansion up vonder. "To keep peace and happiness at home have a definite time for each meal of the day. At my house I have my breakfast at 7 o'clock every morning. Each meal should be made a time of sacrament, the most holy time in the day. The wife should see that everything is neat and attractive. A man and a woman are not likely to quarrel over a table when they have a pretty bouquet of flowers between them. Another sign of a well-regulated household is a broom. I've seen whole households stopped for ten minutes when the time came to find the broom. It is hard to find a clock in a house that is not telling a lie every minute of the day. I pay a boy to regulate my clock every Monday morning. It pays. "There should be a definite time for the family to gather and talk over affairs. Give the children an Helena, Montana, Friday, August 10, 1906. OFFICIAL NEGLIGENCE STILL REIGNS SUPREME IN HELENA. Notwithstanding the exposures made by the PLAINDEALER relative to open gambling the sworn officials of the law continue to neglect, and refuse to perform their duties. It looks now more than ever like GRAFT. For fear that the officers think our references are ambiguous and wholly unintelligible, in our next issue we shall endeavor to make our position more definite and certain. In this issue we shall spare none. Those who do not want to be in the limelight had better look out and not let the PLAINDEALER man see you violating any law. If the officials continue to make the people suspect GRAFT, the first thing they know they will have a Grand Jury to contend with and WHO WILL BE ABLE TO STAND. 9 Rt. Rev. Bishop Abram Grant, HELENA'S DISTINGUISHED VISITOR WHO WILL AUDITORIUM MONDAY EVENING BELENA'S DISTINGUISHED VISITOR WHO WILL LECTURE AT THE AUDITORIUM MONDAY EVENING. BISHOP GRANT'S ITINERARY. Arrives Helena, Saturday at 11 Preaches at St. James Church, Addresses Sabbath School at St. Preaches at St. James Sunday Lecture at the Auditorium M ject: "Problems Confr At the conclusion of the lect Bishop at St. James Ch Street. Departs from Helena Tuesday Arrives Helena, Saturday at 12.35 P.M. Preaches at St. James Church, Sunday at 11 A.M. Addresses Sabbath School at St. James Sunday at 3 P.M. Preaches at St. James Sunday evening at 8 P.M. Lecture at the Auditorium Monday evening at 7.30 P.M. Subject: "Problems Confronting the American People." At the conclusion of the lecture a Reception will be tendered the Bishop at St. James Church, Cor. Fifth Ave. and Hoback Street. Departs from Helena Tuesday at 10.10 A.M. for Spokane, Wash. opportunity to say something for themselves. You can't raise a family with a broomstick. You must get the love and confidence of your children. "I like to see the husband take his wages home on Saturday nights, gather the family around the hearthstone and decide how to spend the money. Husbands should tell their wives all the secrets, and they will help to pay off the debt they've been hiding for three or four years. Some men never tell their wives anything until they get into trouble. Then they are the most humble men in the world." R WHO WILL LECTURE AT THE SUNDAY EVENING. 1:35 P. M. Sunday at 11 A. M. R. James Sunday at 3 P. M. Evening at 8 P. M. Sunday evening at 7:30 P. M. Sub- tenting the American People." Are a Reception will be tendered the Arch, Cor. Fifth Ave. and Hoback at 10.10 A. M. for Spokane, Wash. BISHOP TURNER SPEAKS ON RANSOM CASE. The Trial and Aquittal of Dr. Rans- om. (Editorial from Voice of the People, Bishop H. M. Turner, Editor, Atlanta, Ga.) The newspapers, especially the colored portion, had been on the rampage for several weeks about Rev. Dr. R. C. Ransom being under the influence of ardent spirits at Normal, Ala., but we took no part in this garrulous prattle, as President Council had seen nothing, and as two persons who live in Atlanta, and whose word is beyond question, testified that they came with the Doctor from Huntsville, Ala., to Chattanooga, Tenn., over a hundred miles, and they saw no signs of inebriation either in posture or conversation. But, as everybody knows, we hate liquor as we do the devil, and regard everybody a fool who drinks it. And as for a preacher using it as a beverage, we would walk ten miles to hear a jackass bray before we would walk fifty yards to hear him preach. Indeed we would not hear a liquor-drinking preacher babble in the pulpit at all, especially a colored preacher, for he has no brains to waste. While at Wilberforce, Bishop Arnett and the House of Bishops requested us to hold the New York and New England Conferences, and we consented to do so. But remembering the newspaper rumor we returned and begged to be excused, but no excuse would be accepted. We like and admire the accused, and wanted to take no hand in what might have been a calamity. We returned home, however, and wrote to Rev. D. A. Graham, who made some scurrilous remarks to the House of Bishops about Dr Ransom, which, by accident, we did not have read to them, but we nevertheless wrote the said Graham if he had any evidence that would establish bacchanalian inebriety against the accused, to meet the New England Conference in Providence, R. L., as he had made such positive indictments, and doubtless criminations to the House of Bishops against the Doctor. We also wrote to some other parties, who assumed to know much, if rumor is entitled to any consideration. And after I, Henry McNeal Turner, had written to them on my official paper, I proceeded to New York to hold that conference, and queried from day to day how poor Ransom would come out at the New England Conference. But at the time appointed the Conference met, and we began the transaction of business, and proceeded until the examination of characters came up for consideration. The Conference roll was called, and all passed except Dr. Ransom, who was marked by Rev. C. P. Cole. An executive session was called, and the temporary marks were taken up. Dr. Cole took the floor, and, like a whole man, as he is, made a powerful argument for the Christian honor and reputation of the Conference, and reviewed the newspaper rumors and the public confabulations, and the other chit-chat which had attracted no ordinary attention. Dr. Ransom arose when his time arrived, and made a mighty speech and a powerful defense. Men listened, and wept like children, and the writer himself had to use his handkerchief more than once, and after about two hours the Doctor was unanimously acquitted, and his character passed, Dr. Cole voting for his YOU CAN FURNISH YOU CAN 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. Arthur P. Cur 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 acquittal, and hand claps and handshaking were the order of the day. Thus ended one of the biggest excitements in any part of our connection for years. Dr. Cole deserves congratulations. He defended the good name and Christian honor of the A. M. E. Church, and Ransom is three times stronger today than he has ever been in his life. No one came to accuse or sent a scintilla of evidence against him. We have written this somewhat lengthy review to let the slanderers of our church see that there was no disposition to cover, conceal, evade, dodge or compromise; so the church is vindicated, and Ransom is acquitted and himself again. CHURCH NOTES Bishop A. Grant, D. D., will preach at St. James A. M. E. Church at 11 a. m., and at 8 p. m., and will address the Sunday School at 3 p. m. The whole day will be a rallying day to raise Educational money for Western University, and we hope all will come prepared to help us. Monday evening, Aug. 13th, at 8 p. m. the Bishop will lecture at the Auditorium. Everybody should hear this wonderful man, both in preaching and lecturing. All are made welcome to these Services. Rev. Jordan Allen, Pastor. The Fair at the St. James A. M. E. Church was a complete success, both financially and socially. The articles that were made by the Sewing Circle, were well made and very attractive. There were ever so many useful articles for sale, which speaks well for the Ladies of the Circle, in their efforts to have such a display. Never before has Helena had such a fine display of useful articles, where all kinds of needlework, from the simplest to the most difficult drawnwork and Battenburg. The interior of the Church was beautifully decorated,—in going in one would forget that it was the little Fifth Ave. Church; the transformation was enough to make one think he was in Fairyland. The booths seemed to be the work of an artist, so artistically were they arranged. The success of the Fair is due to Mrs. Meeks, Harrison, Baker, Matthews, Johnson, Bramwell, and Miss Minnie Johnson, who worked faithfully to have a complete success. The Fair was closed by a concert, which was very much enjoyed by all present. Recitations by Miss Richardson, and Little Burnice Cole deserves special mention; in fact, all rendered their parts well. Thus closed the most successful Fair ever held at the St. James A. M. E. Church of Helena. The Ladies of the Sewing Circle extend their heartfelt thanks to Mr. B. J. O. Arnette for his able assistance in making the booths, also to all others who so ably assisted him. YOUR HOME COMPLETE the Money We will come to our Second Hand Deree, Carpets, Stoves and Houseartment is not filled with old that have been used slightly as good as new. D. Curtin, --- No. 22. A Few Interesting Items Gathered From Our Exchanges of the Surrounding Country—Numerous Accidents and Personal Events Take Place—Fall Trade Is Good. WASHINGTON ITEMS Circulars are out announcing $1000 reward for the return of Cecil A. Brittain, the 5 year old son of R. L. Brittain, Walla Walla, Wash. If the body of the boy is returned to the father, the reward will be $50. On retiring from active service as adjutant general of the national guard of Washington, after almost six years' service, James A. Drain addressed a circular letter to the officers and men of the national guard of Washington. Adjutant General Ortis Hamilton announces the appointment of Captain Matt H. Gormley of Seattle as lieutenant colonel of the Second Washington, N. G. W., to fill the vacancy caused by his own appointment as adjutant general. Mrs. Ell E. Gage and her 6 year old son have left Seattle with the body of her husband, E. A. Gage, who committed suicide at a hotel. Fire which broke out in the draughting room of the Great Northern depot at Spokane damaged the building to the extent of $4000 and destroyed maps and office drawings and furniture valued at several hundred dollars. The cause is unknown. The steamers Flyer and Cheechacko burned recently at the dock at Lakeside. The fire started in the boiler room of the Cheechacko. Hard work saved the Lady of the Lake. Charles Wolverton, sleeping on the Flyer, had a narrow escape. The vessels were a total loss, with no insurance. Thirty-ry deeds for right-of-way in Kittitas county have been filed by the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railway. These are between Ellensburg and Easton. In each instance the consideration given is nominal. The joint wheat rate order promulgated by the railroad commission has been served on the defendant railroads and will become effective in 15 days. Under its provisions the Northern Pacific, the Great Northern, the Oregon Railroad & Navigation company and the Washington & Columbia company will be obliged to interchange wheat traffic between eastern Washington and Puget sound ports at the request of the shippers. The points of transfer as between the railroads named are fixed by the commission at Spokane, Wallula and Hunt's Junction. The assessed valuation of property in Chelan has made a decided jump. The reports of the county assessor just completed shows that there is an increase of $2,000,000. Work has been started on Palouse's new cooperative creamery, and the cement foundation is practically completed. Walter Lingfelder, for five years editor of the Evening Statesman, at Walla Walla, resigned to become editor of the Daily Union, Carl Roe having been promoted to business manager of the Union. Will Gulon was advanced from the reportorial staff of the Statesman to editor in chief. Andrew Ingerman, an expert electrician met a horrible death while at work on a line near the W. & C. R. depot at Walla Walla. In descending a pole he slipped and fell across a live wire, killing him instantly. According to the annual report of W. B. Price, treasurer of Kittitas county, the total receipts for the year ending June 30 were $214,703. Alfred Labor, son of Philip Laber, was drowned recently in Sheep lake, a small body of water two and a half miles east of Creston. Fifteen thousand boxes of Bartlett pears were purchased recently by C. R. Offner, from fruit growers of Parker bottom, near North Yakima. The average price a box was slightly over $1. The town of Clealum is soon to have a modern water works system. According to late reports from the wheat fields of Eureka flat, it is estimated that the average yield will reach in the neighborhood of 22 to 23 bushels to the acre. Grain dealers estimate that the shortage in Walla Walla county will reach in the neighborhood of 750,000 bushels. At a special meeting of the Wilbur town council the Sunday closing ordinance, which has been in force for the past three months, was repealed. while trying to get his dog from under a freight train standing on the Northern Pacific railway trestle over Madelia street, Spokane, Max Gady, 7 years old, was instantly killed Sunday afternoon when a switch engine bumped into the "dead" train, moving it three feet and mangling the lad almost beyond recognition. The dog escaped injury, and when the shunted train had come to a stop, the animal gazed at the mangled remains of his little master, growling whenever any one approached the body. IDAHO NOTES. W. M. Hoffman was instantly killed by being hit by an engine while on the way home to his ranch near Osburn, about four miles below Wallace. Milos Milosevich, an Austrian, 38 years of age, killed himself while alone in a tent at Camp 1 of the B. R. Lewis Lumber company, on Mica creek on Coeur d'Alene Lake. Thirty mining men and business men of Wallace recently met and organized the Coeur d'Alene mining stock exchange. The Western Union expects to have a direct wire between Lewiston and Portland, Ore., before the Lewiston-Riparia branch of the Northern Pacific is completed, according to Robert T. Reid, of Seattle. This year's session of the State Normal school will open on September 11. The prospects for a large attendance are exceptionally bright. OREGON NOTES. A jury in Judge Hunt's United States circuit court at Portland returned a verdict of guilty in the case of Hamilton H. Hendricks, indicted February 8, 1905, in connection with the land frauds in Oregon. At the time of the crime Hendricks was United States commissioner at Fossil, Ore. Mrs. H. O. Gorham, residing about 20 miles from Baker City, at the age of 53 years, a few days ago gave birth to a daughter, which is her thirteenth child. Her eldest child is a son now over 25. Willard N. Jones, member of the Oregon legislature of 1904, and a wealthy contractor and timber dealer, has been sentenced by Judge William H. Hunt in the United States circuit court, to serve one year's imprisonment in the government prison on McNeil's island and to pay a fine of $2000. Dr. D. D. Stephenson, the pioneer dentist of Baker county died at his home in Baker city at the age of 78 years. He came west when a young man. He leaves a wife, who has been his helpmeet for over 50 years, and four sons. Nine leading business houses in the center of Dayton were destroyed by fire, which started in a haymow of a livery barn, recently. Loss. $30,000. MONTANA NEWS Frank Marolt a miner, shot and killed his wife, Mary Marlot, in a Dutte boarding house in which the woman was employed as a cook. The man made his escape. Marlot and his wife had not been living together for some time, and the officers believe that jealousy was the motive for the crime. The Oregon Short Line, Great Northern and Northern Pacific railways in Butte have announced that, beginning August 15, a reduced scale of freight rates would go into effect. The new rate will effect all goods moving by rail routes or by lake and rail routes. The state board of equalization has completed its work of assessing the railroads, by fixing the valuation for purposes of taxation on the Montana railroad, running from Lombard to Lewistown, at $4,500 a mile. This is an increase of $500 a mile or just 12½ per cent over the valuation. James Henry Williams died recently at his home in Walkerville, of miner's consumption. He was one of the best known residents of the hill town and for 20 years had been employed in the mines of the Butte district. He was 61 years old and leaves a widow, but no children. The premium list and program for the Butte fair, to be held in the west side town from Aug. 21 to Sept. 4, inclusive, is out. The wool sales in the Great Falls market will close with the last of the week. While alone and with no assistance at hand, Nathan Robert Mitchell, married, 28 years old and a popular Butte miner, was killed in a crosscut of the 300 level of the Ohir mine. Frank Williams, struck by a locomotive on the tracks of the Great Northern railway near Woodville recently, died a few days later. According to H. C. Howell, superintendent of the oil digging operations near Lubec, Mont., a flow of natural gas has been struck there. Not in the memory of the oldest of the old-timers has there been a more delightful July than this year. David Hoover, deputy collector of customs at Gateway, and Quon Lee, charged with conspiring with Wong Wing Guey to smuggle Chinese into the United States, were bound over to await the action of the federal grand jury. Negro Educational Congress The Negro Young People's Christian and Educational congress brought its sessions to a close at Washington, D C, Sunday night by a meeting of 6000 persons at Convention hall. Numerous addresses were delivered, mainly regarding the work necessary to raise the standard of the race. The last act of the congress was to issue a lengthy address to the American public, by which the hope is expressed that "an aroused public conscience may be directe1 to America's most troublesome and complex problem, a harmonious adjustment of the races." SPORTING NEWS. Buffalo Bill won in the homing pigeon contest of the Spokane Homing club recently making the fly from Connell, Wash., 100 miles southwest of Spokane, in three hours and 15 minutes. The race was between birds seven months of age, and the time is considered fast. Barney Oldfield in his gasoline car recently failed to lower his record of 55 seconds for a circular mile, his time being 1:09 2-3. For a New Russ-Jap Treaty. Negotiations have been begun by the foreign ministry for the conclusion of a new Russo-Japanese treaty of shipping and commerce. MILWAUKEE AVENUE STATE BANK CLOSED ITS DOORS. President Stensland and Cashier Herring Have Disappeared—Warrants Are Out for Them—Bank Had 20. Depositors and Over Four Million on Deposit. Chicago, Aug. 7.—With a deficit in its accounts estimated close to a million dollars and with the whereabouts of two of its high officials unknown to the authorities, the Milwaukee Avenue State bank, one of the largest outlying banks in the city, was closed by State Bank Examiner C. C. Jones. In the excitement following the bank's close J. C. Visser an official of the Royal league, who had on deposit in the bank funds of that order, fell dead of heart failure. The failure was responsible for the death of one of the depositors and led to the suicide of another man who a month ago had placed his earnings of a lifetime in the institution for safekeeping. Henry Koepke, a small grocer, on hearing that the bank had suspended, went to the rear of his store and shot himself. He died a few minutes later while being taken to a hospital. Riotous scenes followed the announcement of the failure and a large force of police struggled all day to keep an exited crowd of depositors—nearly all of them foreigners and many of the women—from bursting in the doors of the bank. The fact that the bank was on of the verge of failure was first revealed by President Paul O. Stensand, one of the absent officials. A letter to his son, Theodore, who is vice president, written from St. Paul, started the investigation which brought about the suspension. Another sensational feature of the affair was the disappearance of the cashier, Henry W. Herring, and the issuing of a warrant for his arrest. The news spread rapidly throughout the city. The bank for years had been a popular depository for funds saved by working people. Soon a clamorous crowd gathered before the doors and demanded admission. Anticipating trouble, a score of policemen were hurried to the scene. The people were permitted to file past the doors bearing the posted notice and were compelled to keep moving. Only those having keys to safe deposit vaults were allowed to enter. The shortage is estimated between $750,000 and $1,000,000. Disastrous speculation in real estate and in the security market is said to be responsible. Memebrs of the clearing house committee were told that most of this amount was wholly unprotected by adequate collateral. The institution was known as a "family bank." The Stensland family, for years well known residents of the north west side, held much of the stock and members of the family operated the bank. It was organized in 1891 with a paidup capital of $250,000 and succeeded the banking firm of Paul O. Stensland & Co. A statement made by Vice President Stensland today showed $1,051,000 in cash on hand. He said that the bank carried deposits of $4,-200,000 and had 20,000 depositors. The last report of the bank was made on June 19. Inquiry at all the hotels in St. Paul and other places where he would likely be known failed to locate Paul O. Stensland. Search for him is being continued. U. S. Admiral Train Dies. Cheefo,—Rear Admiral Charles J. Train, commander in chief of the United States Asiatic fleet, is dead of uraemia. Charles J. Train was born in Massachusetts, and was appointed to the navy from Massachusetts in November, 1861. He was in the naval academy from 1861 to 1864, and was promoted to master in 1866, to lieutenant commander in 1869., commander in 1886 and captain in 1898. He served on many stations and duties in the navy, among which were: Naval officer of Atlanta exposition from 1894 to 1896; commanded United States steamer Prairie, an auxiliary cruiser, in the North Atlantic patrol squadron from March to November in 1898; was commander of the Puritan and later of the Massachusetts. Stiff Demurrage Rates The officials of the Southern Pacific company have decided to raise the rates of demurrage at San Francisco on all freight and will put a new rate into effect at once. Beginning Monday, a charge of $2 will be made on all cars of hay. The demurrage on cars of lumber will be increased on August 16. It is hoped by these means to persuade the consignees to unload their freight. The new rates are to be supported with vigorous zeal. Mrs. Maybrick Is Home New York, Aug. 7—Mrs. Florence Maybrick, looking much improved in health and under the assumed name of Mme. F. Cheney, has arrived incognito on the French liner La Gascogne. She declined to tell of her plans. Mrs. Maybrick has been abroad for three months. It is now announced that Forbes Robertson and Gertrude Elliott will tour America next season in George Bernard Shaw's "Caesar and Cleopatra." PEACE PRIZE FOR ROOSEVELT Bryan May Be Next in Line, Owing to Recent Attitude. It is stated unofficially that President Roosevelt is to receive the Nobel prize in recognition of his services in ending the Japanese-Russian war. The formal announcement of the reward will be made by the king of Sweden on December 10. Swedish papers are also discussing the possibilities of Col. William Jennings Bryan receiving an award of the Nobel prize in the future because of his efforts and speeches in favor of peace at the Interparliamentary congress in London. It is admitted that the amendments which he offered have gone farther toward doing away with the possibilities of war between the great nations than any effort in recent years. Some of the publications which take an interest in the prize say that Mr. Byran's amendments in favor of peace will have a greater direct effect upon the future of nations than Mr. Roosevelt's gracious actions leading up to the Russo-Japanese settlement at Ports mouth, N. H. SIMPLE LIFE WARDS OFF ILLS. Cancer Rare Among All Savages, Says Savant. That cancer can be warded off by the "simple life" is the lesson learned by Dr. Nicholas Senn, who returned to Chicago recently from an extended tour through the interior of Africa. In describing his explorations through the "dark continent" Dr. Seen declared that the nearer man approached the lower animals in simplicity of habit and diet the less liable is he to cancerous growth. He said cancer is almost unknown among the natives of the interior of Africa, because of the simple habits of the people, and that civilized man is like a hothouse plant and cancer due largely to overnutrition and luxurious living. Dr. Senn went to study the pygmies and aboriginal race of that country and the pests which infest it. SPOKANE'S MARKETS. Wholesale Produce Prices. Vegetables—Cabbage, $2.25@2.50 cwt; green onions, 25c doz; tomatoes, $1.75@2.50 crate; watermelons, $3@5 doz; new potatoes, $1@1.25 cwt; Walla Walla onions, $1.50@2 cwt; carrots, $1.50 cwt; turnips, 1½c lb; plums, 75c; red raspberries, $1.75 crate; blackberries, $2 crate; cucumbers, 50c box; summer squash, $1.50 crate; cantaloupes, $2.50@3.50 crate; cauliflower, $1.50 doz; green peppers, $1.50 box; beets, 2c lb; green corn, 10c doz. Apples—Red June, $2; other varlies, $1@$1.75. Peaches, 75c@$1 box; oranges, $4.75@5.25 box; lemons, fancy, $6.50@7.50 case; dried figs, 75@80 10 lb. box; figs in bulk, 6c lb; black figs, 10lb package, 80c; Fard dates, 8@9c lb; golden dates, 7@8c lb; bananas, $2.75@5 bunch. Flour—Local, $4 bbl; Minnesota, $5.75@6 bbl. Butter and eggs—Fresh ranch eggs, current receipts, $7 case; fresh ranch, selected, $7.50 case; best creamy butter, 24c lb; cheese, twins, 14c lb; local ranch butter, 15 @20c lb; California butter, 23@24c lb; Minnesota butter, 26c lb. Honey, $3.50; strained honey, 8c lb Sugar—Granulated cane sugar, $5.55 per 100 lbs. Coffee—Common package goods, $17.25 per 100 lbs. Seed—Alfalfa, $13.50@14 cwt; red clover, $15.50@16 cwt; Kentucky bluegrass, $13.50 cwt; timothy, $5@5.25 cwt; white clover, $16@20. Wholesale Meat Prices. Beef—Steers, dressed, 5@6c lb; cows, dressed, 4@5c lb; mutton, dressed, 9c lb; pork, 10c lb; hams, 15½c lb; bacon, 15c lb; lard, 11@ 11½c lb; dry salt extras, 11@11¾c lb; dry salt backs, 11½c lb; veal, fancy, small, 6½@7½c lb; veal, fancy, large, 3@5c lb. Wholesale Feed Prices. Bran, $16 ton; bran and shorts, $17 ton; white shorts, $21 ton; corn, $1.30 cwt; cracked corn, $1.40 cwt; timothy hair, $16 ton; alfalfa, $13 ton; rolled barley, $1.10 cwt; whole oats, $1.25@1.40 cwt; chopped oats, $1.35@1.50 cwt; wheat, $1 cwt; red shorts, $16 ton. **Prices Paid to Producers:** Live stock—Steers, $3.25@3.50 cwt; cows, $2@2.50 cwt; sheep, $3@4 cwt; hogs, $6@6.25. Hides—Green steers, 8c lb; cows, 7c lb; salted, 1½c higher; dry hides, 15c lb; calf skins, green, 10c lb; kip, 8c lb; sheepskins, $1@1.25. Poultry and eggs—Live hens, 13@13½c; live spring chickens, 20c; live roosters, 10@11c; dressed hens, 15c; fresh ranch eggs, $5.75@6. Creamery produce, f. o. b. Spokane—First grade creamy butter fat, 22¾c. Feed—Timothy hay, $13@14 tons; alfalfa hay, $10.50@11 ton; oats, $1 cwt. Northwestern Wheat Davenport.—Bluestem, 59c; club, 57c. Ritzville.—Bluestem, 60c; club, 57c. Walla Walla.—Wheat—Bluestem; Old. 64c; club, 62c f. o. b. Bluestem; New. 62c; club, 60c f. o. b. Tacoma—Unchanged. New export: Bluestem, 71c; club, 69c; red, 66c. Portland.—Club, 65@69c; bluestem, 70@71c;red, 65@66c; valley, 71@72c. Every workman in Japan wears on his cap an inscription stating his business and his employer's name. TEBRIBLE MARINE DISASTER OF CAPE PALOS, SPAIN. The Italian Steam Ship Sirio Wrecked and Hundreds of Italian and Spanish Emigrants Were Drowned—Captain Committed Suicide—Fishermen Rescue Survivors. Cartagena, Spain, Aug. 6.—A terrible marine disaster occurred Sunday evening off Cape Palos. The Italian steamship Sirio, from Genoa for Barcelona, Cadiz, Montevideo and Buenos Ayres, with about 800 persons on board was wrecked off Hormigas island. Three hundred emigrants, most of them Italians and Spaniards, were drowned. The captain of the steamer committed suicide. the bishop of San Pedro, Brazil, was lost, and it is reported that another bishop is among the missing. The remainder of the passengers and the officers and crew got away in the ship's boats or were rescued by means of boats sent to them from the shore. A number of fishermen who made attempts at rescue were drowned. Those rescued from the vessel are now at Cape Palos in a pitiable condition, being without food or clothing. The Sirio struck a rocky reef known as Bajos Hormigas and sank soon afterward, stern first. Hormigas island lies about two and a half miles to the eastward of Cape Palos. The Sirio was owned by the Navio gorjizo Haliana of Genoa. gazionale Tramana or Genoa. Before he committed suicide the captain declared the steamer had 645 passengers on board, and that her crew numbered 127 men. The Sirio had 570 passengers when leaving Genoa, but additional Spanish passengers were taken on board at Barcelona, where the vessel touched a few hours before the disaster. Reef a Continental Menace. The disaster occurred at 5 o'clock in the afternoon. The steamer was threading a difficult passage through the Hormigas group, where the Bajos Mormigas reef is a continual menace to navigation. The vessel began to settle immediately after she had struck and a sensational scene of panic ensued on the vessel. The fishermen along the coast sought to render every assistance and sent out boats, which brought many survivors ashore. Most of the officers and crew of the Sirio are among the saved. The survivors have gone into camp on the main square of the town at Palos. Harrowing scenes are enacted as the stricken families anxiously seek beloved ones among the rescued. A mother who lost her three children went insane. The doctor of the Sirio gave up his wife and child as lost, but they were finally brought in by one of the rescuing boats, and the scene as this family was reunited was most affecting. One of the boats sent out by the fishermen brought in 42 passengers. In Deplorable Condition. The condition of the survivors is most deplorable. They have lost everything, and are without food or clothing. The military authorities of Cartagena have dispatched a tug to the scene carrying relief supplies. The buildings of a circus and a poorhouse are being used as temporary quarters for the survivors. In addition sadness is added to the catastrophe owing to the fact that a number of fishermen who were conducting rescue operations were drowned in consequence of the overturning of a boat. The captain of the Sirio just before he committed suicide attributed the wreck to his own imprudence. All the ship's books were lost. It is impossible at present to ascertain the full extent of the disaster. Nineteenth of the passengers were Italians, and the remainder Spaniards. FOREST FIRES IN BOUNDARY. Timber Ablaze for 20 Miles Along C. P. R. System in B. C. The forest in the section along the Columbia & Western railway between Cascade and the Bull Dog tunnel is ablaze in places. The flames have reached Farron, where they destroyed the station, roundhouse, the water tank and a large boarding house, entailing a loss of about $5000. The employees of the railway at Farron made a strong fight against the flames, which after destroying the buildings passed on toward the Bull Dog tunnel. The fires now extend along the road for about 20 miles and the entire available Canadian Pacific railway force from Cascade to Robson is endeavoring to save the trestles, of which several are high and long. There had been an unusually long, dry, hot season and once a fire is started in the forest it burns itself out, as there is no means of stopping it. Turkey and France Clash. Strained relations have arisen between France and Turkey over the frontier of Tripoli adjacent to the French Sahara. "Ah" cried the tomato, as the flaniel trousered youth seated himself upon it; "I've spotted you at last." Cornell Widow. WASHINGTON STATE PRESS. Resolutions Passed During Last Session at Tacoma. The following set of resolutions were passed at the last session of the Washington State Press Association in City of Tacoma: Resolved, That the legislative committee of the Washington State Press association be instructed to use all honorable means to secure the passage of a direct primary law. Resolved, That the state of Washington Press association approves and urges the enactment by the next legislature of a law, which would enable every publisher in the state to send out the session laws in supplement form with their respective papers. Resolved, That the state of Washington Press Association hereby request that their legislative committee be instructed to work for the passage of a law by the next legislature requiring the annual statement of each insurance company doing business in this state in one newspaper in each county where the said companies may have an agent. Whereas, good country roads are a necessary feature to the prosperity of the rural sections of the state, and Whereas, the present road laws are hopelessly inadequate to provide for the construction and maintenance of highways that are needed for the use of farmers now living in the state, and for the promotion of its commerce and resources, and to attract new settlers Be it resolved, That this association favors the enactment of such a road law as will create a substantial state highway fund; and the adoption of the method so successfully followed in New York and New Jersey, by which the state is made to pay equally with the county for the building of a system of good and durable highways in each county of the state on the basis of an equitable proportionment. Resolved, That the association is warmly appreciative of the overflow hospitality of the Taacoma people, and reutrs its best thanks to Brother Albert Johnson and his associates for their forethought and constant attention to our pleasure and comfort. Resolved, That the thanks of the Washington Press association be and the same are hereby tendered to its retiring officers for their faithful services during the past year. Resolved, That the association congratulate the city of Tacoma on the possession of so active and energetic an officer of the Chamber of Commerce as L. W. Pratt, and further that this association assist and aid Mr. Pratt in every way in his efforts to form a state promotion and publicity bureau. Resolved, That we appreciate the presence and counsel of his excellency, Gov. Albert E. Mead, at this meeting of the association. Resolved, That the Washington State Press association reiterates its sentiment as expressed at the last meeting in regard to the enactment of a just and equitable libel law and that we urge every member to use his influence with the senators and representatives in the next legislature toward the passage of such a measure. Resolved, That the hearty and sincere thanks of the association be and the same are hereby tendered to the Northern Pacific Railway, Great Northern Railway, O. R. & N. Co., Columbia & Okanogan Steamboat Co., Tacoma & Eastern Railway Co., the Vashon Navigation Co. and the Tacoma Railway & Power Co. Also to the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce, Tacoma Press Club, B. P. O. Elks, No. 174, the Nereides Baths, the Tacoma Hotel, to the management of Mineral Lake Inn, and the Grand Theater, D. B. Worley, Mgr. LATE NEWS ITEMS. An elevator in which nine miners were going down to Marathonnes coal mine near Charleroi, Belgium, Tuesday dropped 900 yards, smashing the can to atoms and instantly killing its occupants. The workmen's council has decided to call off the strike in St. Petresburg. This action does not apply to the provinces, but there is little doubt that the workmen there will follow St. Petersburg's example. Generals Andre and Negrier fought a duel with pistols recently at Paris in the park surrounding the residence of Prince Murat. General Andre fired without hitting his opponent and General Negrier declined to fire. The principals left the field unconceiled. The detailed statement of the indebtedness of Zion City has been given to the investors. The table shows a total of nearly $5,000,000 which it is proposed by Oversee Voliva to pay by funding the entire indebtedness for 18 years and to issue bonds bearing 6 percent interest. The proposition was accepted by an almost unanimous vote of the 850 investors. It is proposed to relieve the present financial difficulties by a mortgage on the 4000 acres of undivided land of the city. Aftermath of an Election. Cold Springs, Texas.—As a result of a recent election a tragedy, in which E. B. Adams, a candidate for tax assessor, and his brother, Sam Adams, the sheriff has asked that rangers be sent here to prevent further bloodshed. The Bryans Are at Venice Venice—William J. Bryan. Mrs. Bryan, Miss Grace Bryan, Colonel Moses C. Wetmore of St. Louis, and Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Dunlap and their daughter of Jackonville, Ill., spent Sunday here sightseeing. They were interested especially in the work of restoring the campanile at St. Mark's. The party had luncheon with Mr. White, the American ambassador. CASTORIA The Kind You Have Always Bought has borne the signature of Chas. H. Fletcher, and has been made under his personal supervision for over 30 years. Allow no one to deceive you in this. Counterfeits, Imitations and "Just-as-good" are but Experiments, and endanger the health of Children—Experience against Experiment. What is CASTORIA Castoria is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil, Paregoric, Drops and Soothing Syrups. It is Pleasant. It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Narcotic substance. Its age is its guarantee. It destroys Worms and always Feverishness. It cures Diarrhoea and Wind Colic. It relieves Teething Troubles, cures Constipation and Flatulency. It assimilates the Food, regulates the Stomach and Bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. The Children's Panacea—The Mother's Friend. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of Chas. H. Fletcher. In Use For Over 30 Years. THE CENTAUR COMPANY, 77 MURRAY STREET, NEW YORK CITY. Save the Labor of One Man Is the labor question bothering you? We can eliminate at least one man's work for you if you will use the Spokane Mill. We also guarantee you the best fanning mill made. We want you to become familiar with the advantages of the Spokane Mill so will ask you to mail us the attached coupon so we can send you the booklet "How to Kill Smut." CUT HERE Mr. Town State, A. SYPHERS MACHINERY CO., Mfgs., Spokane, Wn. GREAT FLOODS IN SOUTH TEXAS Fort Worth, Texas, Aug. 8. — Twenty-five people are known to have been drowned, hundreds were rendered home less, and $500,000 worth of property was destroyed as the result of a cloudburst in South Texas Tuesday, when the Colorado river was forced out of its banks by heavy rains. The death list is growing hourly, and it is believed that the worst disaster since the Galtonton flood has visited Texas. Relief trains are out off, telegraph and telephone wires are down, and the fate of the inhabitants of several isolated towns is unknown. IRRIGATION CONGRESS. Boise Is Making Great Preparations for Meeting. Senator Knute Nelson of Minnesota has formally accepted an invitation to attend the Fourteenth National Irrigation congress, which meets at Boise, September 3 and 8, and will be among the distinguished national characters taking part in its proceedings. The special train bringing Vice President Fairbanks and party to the National Irrigation congress at Boise is scheduled to arrive in the capital city of Idaho on the morning of September 3. A public reception will be held that evening to the distinguished guests of the congress. A year ago the government reclamation service had under construction irrigation projects involving the expenditure of $30,000,000 and the reclamation of 1,800,000 acres of land. The expenditure of this amount of money will result in creating land values in excess of $87,000,000, and the lands reclaimed will produce an annual crop of the value of $27,000,000, or nearly sufficient to pay the sum advanced by the government every year. This is one of the arguments which will be used by the advocates of the proposition of asking the government for an addition to the fund of $100,000,000 for reclamation. The official proclamation issued by Governor McDonald of Colorado, commending the National Irrigation congress, which meets at Boise, Idaho, September 3, to the people of the Centennial state, insures a large delegation from Colorado to the congress. Blanche Ring is to star next season under the Dillingham management, using Lulu Glaser's late vehicle, "Miss Dolly Dollars." Horrid Murder at Tonopah. Tonopah, Nev.—Stewart Burney, a prosperous teamster, was killed in the corral at the Headlight stable near the depot, and John Kerman, another teamster, was fatally beaten by robbers. Both men were attacked with a gas pipe. Robbery was the motive, as Burney always carried several hundred dollars with him. How's This? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh cure. We offer Hall's CO. Propa, Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have heard of Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm. We have wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surge of the system. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by Hall's Antimonials free. Hall's Family Pills are Two Dead in Wreck In a headon collision between two passenger cars on the Lake Shore electric road two people were killed outright, a third was fatally injured, several seriously. HOWARD E. BURTON Assayor and Chemist, Leadville, Colo Scientimen prices: Gold, silver, lead, $1; gold silver, 75; gold, 86; zinc or copper, $1. Cyanide bromine, bromine envelopes and full price sent on application. Control and imprime work solicited. References: Carbonate National Bank. "Are boils ever fatal?" she asked. "Often, I believe," answered the monarch, contemplatively. "In fact, I happen to know that the last missionary who came here died of one."— Cleveland Leader. You Can Get Allen's Foot-Ease FREE Walter Allen S. Oliquot, Lt. Key, N. Y., for a free sample of Allen's Foot Essence. It causes sweating, hot swollen, aching feet. It makes new or tight shoes easy. A certain cure for corn, ingrowing nails and bunions. All drugstores sell. 25c. Don't accept any substitute. Joseph H. Chatee's health is in such a condition that his physician has ordered him to his summer home in the Berkshires with instructions to take a complete rest. FITS St. Vitus Dance and all Nervous Diseases permanently cured by Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. Send for FREE $2 trial bottle and treatise. Dr. R. H. Kline, Dd., 931 Arch St., Phila., Pa. Olga Nethersole has announced her intention of playing Portla next season. Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use for their children during teething period. A Russian woman may not enter a university unless she is married. SHORT TELEGRAPH ITEMS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE GLOBE. A Review of Happenings in Both Eastern and Western Hemispheres During the Past Week—National, Historical, Political and Personal Events. Ex-Govenor Samuel R. Van Sant, of Minnesota, has been appointed chief marshal of the G. A. R. parade in Minnapolis on Wednesday, August 15, by Commander in chief Tanner. William H. Belcher, who while mayor of Paterson, N. J. absconded a year ago, and who surrendered on Monday last, was sentenced today to 12 years imprisonment in state prison on a charge of embezzlement. Judge Kennedy of the common pleas court of Cleveland decided that Mayor Johnson was not guilty of contempt of court in connection with the tearing up of the tracks of the Cleveland Electric company. A verdict of guilty was returned in France in the trial of the adventurer, swindler and bigamist, who calls himself Viscount de Lesparre, against whom crimes enough have been charged to merit punishment of over a century in the confines of various prisons. His sentence was fixed at 50 years imprisonment. As John Rose, a painter, was sitting with his wife in Chicago he was shot and fatally wounded by George W. Heller and died a few minutes later. Alfred S. Hixton, the bookkeeper of the Union Trust company of Pittsburgh who is under arrest and is said to have confessed to peculiations amounting to $125,000, is locked up in jail, having failed to secure the $20,000 bail fixed in the case. Train robbers recently between Libau and Haffpol, Russia, stole $40,000 government money. Dr. Bothman Jackson was shot and lilled at Altamont, Mo., by J. M. Woodworth, a hotelkeeper, in a dispute over the management of the hotel, which was owned by Jackson. Associate Justice Robert Sedgwick of the supreme court of Canada died at Colchester, N. S., recently, aged 58 years. Senor Torres, Brazilian delegate to the Pan American congress, has resigned because his duties on the supreme bench require his attention. Congressman and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth have sailed from Cherbourg, France, for New York on the steamer St. Paul. Ambassador McCormick has arrived in Chicago from Paris. He will return to Europe in two weeks. Five prostrations, due to the heat, were reported in St. Louis Saturday. Princess Albert, wife of the heir presumptive to the throne of Belgium, gave birth to a daughter Sunday. Governor Magoon of Panama informed President Amador that President Roosevelt will visit the canal zone in November. President Amador, through Govenor Magoon, extended a formal invitation to President Roosevelt to visit the city of Panama. TIE UP THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC Tunnel No. 6, Near Redding, Collapses Completely. Redding, Cal. The blockade of the Southern Pacific railroad at tunnel No. 6 is complete. The 600 feet of tunnel can not be cleared for a week or two. The company has commenced to build a temporary track around the point. This will take four or five days. Bar Bird Feathers on Hats. In a letter written by President Roosevelt to William Dutcher, president of the National Association of Audubon Societies, made public recently, the president, speaking for both himself and Mrs. Roosevelt, expresses hearty sympathy with the efforts the society is making to prevent the sale and use of white heron plumes, commonly known as "aigrettes," which are worn on women's hats. Mr. Dutcher, in a letter to the president, said that Queen Alexandra of England had recently publicly made known her disapproval of the use of the plums and suggested that a similar expression from Mrs. Roosevelt would do much more toward abolishing them as ornaments than months of work by the Audubon societies. Death for Attackers on Women. Punishment by death is recommended by the July grand jury at Chicago as the maximum penalty for attacks on women. The recommendation was made in its final report recently. Changes in existing laws prescribing punishment for assailants of children were also recommended by the inquisitors. New Broom Sweeping Clean. In order to carry out his plans for complete reorganization, Senior Cardenas, the new mayor of Havana, has requested the resignation of every city employee. There is considerable consternation among the men as they fear few of them will be reappointed. Asks Millard to Junket. Omaha, Neb., Aug. 7.—Senator Joseph H. Millard has received an invitation from President Roosevelt to accompany the presidential party to Panama next November. THE KING OF BLOOD PURIFIERS No other remedy has given such perfect satisfaction as a blood purifier and tonic or is so reliable in the cure of blood diseases of every character as S. S. S. It is known as "The King of Blood Purifiers," and the secret of its success and its right to this title is because "IT GURES DISEASE." It is an honest medicine, made entirely of purifying, healing roots, herbs and barks, which are acknowledged to be specifics for diseases arising from an impure or poisoned condition of the blood and possessing tonic properties that act gently and admirably in the up-building of a run-down, weakened or disordered condition of the system.) One of the greatest points in favor of S. S. S. is that it is the only blood remedy on the market which does not contain a mineral ingredient of some kind to derange or damage the system. It is the one medicine that can be taken with absolute safety by the youngest child or the oldest member of the family, and persons who have allowed their systems to get in such condition that most medicines are repulsive to the stomach will find that S. S. S., while thorough, is gentle and pleasant in its action, and has none of the nauseating effects of the different mineral mixtures and concoctions offered as blood purifiers. As every part of the body is dependent on the blood for nourishment and strength, it is necessary that this vital fluid be kept free from germs and poisons. So long as it remains As every part of the body is dependent on the blood for nourishment and strength, it is necessary that this vital fluid be kept free from germs and poisons. So long as it remains uncontaminated we are fortified against disease, and health is assured; but any impurity, humor or poison acts injuriously on the system and affects the general health. Pustular eruptions, pimples, rashes and the different skin affections show that the blood is in a feverish and diseased condition as a result of too much acid or the presence of some irritating humor. Sores and Ulcers are the result of morbid, unhealthy matter in the blood, and Rheumatism, Catarrh, Scrofula, Contagious Blood Poison etc., are all deep-seated blood disorders that continue to grow worse as long as the poison remains. But all blood diseases are not acquired; some persons are born with an hereditary taint in the blood and we see this great affliction manifested in many ways. The skin has a waxy, pallid appearance, the eyes are often weak, glands of the neck enlarged, and as the taint has been in the blood since birth the entire health is usually affected. In all blood troubles S. S. S. has proved itself a perfect remedy and has well earned the title of "KING OF BLOOD PURIFIERS." It goes down into the circulation and removes all poisons, humors, waste or foreign matter, and makes this stream of life pure and health-sustaining. Nothing reaches inherited blood troubles like S. S. S.; it removes every particle of the taint, purifies and strengthens the weak, deteriorated blood, and supplies it with the healthful properties it needs and establishes the foundation for good health. As a tonic this great medicine has no equal, and it will be found especially bracing to weak, anaemic persons. Rheumatism, Catarrh, Sores and Ulcers, Skin Diseases, Scrofula, Contagious Blood Poison and all other blood troubles are cured permanently by S. S. S., and so thorough is the cleansing of the blood that no trace of the disease is left to break out in future years or to be transmitted to offspring. If you are in need of a blood purifier get "THE KING" of them all, S. S. S.—and good results are assured. Book on the blood and any medical advice desired furnished without charge to all who write. PRAISES PE-RU-NA M. Hon. W. H. Kelbaugh. A Cold at Any Time of the Year, Especially in Hot weather, is Very Depressing to the System. Pe-ru-na is an Enequaled Tonic for Such Cases, Read What People Say About It. Hon. W. H. Kelbaugh, Ex-Member W. Va. Legislature, 204 9th street, N. E., Washington, D. C., writes: "You can use my name and word at all times for Peruna as a medicine and tonic unequalled. I have tried it for a stubborn cold and badly run down system. I tried all sorts of other medicines and paid several expensive doctor bills. Peruna cured me, strengthened me more than ever, and saved me money." Mrs. Clara Litterst, Seafield, Ind., says: "Last fall I took a severe cold. I took Peruna, began to improve and kept on so until I was able to do my work." DREYFUS LONGS FOR WAR Would Show How He Appreciates Honors. Dreyfus, in an interview at Paris, declared that he would be glad personally if a great foreign war should break out and if he could by his conduct on the battlefield show how much he appreciates his latter day treatment at the hands of the French nation. He does not hesitate to state that he would be willing to die for the nation on the field of battle if circumstances would only permit it. My Hair is Scraggly Do you like it? Then why be contented with it? Have to be? Oh, no! Just put on Ayer's Hair Vigor and have long, thick hair; soft, even hair. But first of all, stop your hair from coming out. Save what you have. Ayer's Hair Vigor will not disappoint you. It feeds the hair-bulbs; makes weak hair strong. Made by J. C. Ayer Co., Lowell, Mass. Also manufacturers of Ayer's SARSAPARILLA. PILLS. CHERRY PECTORAL. 20-Mule-Team Borax Is an Ecomomical Labor-Saving Aid to the Household Cleans without injury the most delicate fabrics, as well as kitchen utensils, wood, wod, wood, silver china, dishware, linens, blankets, woolen garments, the highest value in the toilet, bath and nursery, and is a hardness natural disinfectant. A 12 pack. Ful size package Borax & Borax Supply 25 pack of and toilet picture x7414 in 10 pack of and picture name PACIFIC COAST BORAX CO, Oakland Cal. Spokane N 32 06 WHEN writing to advertisers please mention this paper. No other travel-book tells as much about the Great Northwest as does "Wonderland 1906." Its chapters deal with Puget Sound, the Columbia River, the Quenut Indians, the Bitterroot Range of Montana, the Yellowstone National Park. There is nothing better as a guide to the splendid country between the Mississippi and the tide water of the Pacific. Send six cents for a copy, or send the six cents with the address of the friend to whom "Wonderland 1906" is to be mailed, to A. M. Cleland, Gen. Passenger Agent, St. Paul, Minn. The Northern Pacific Railway runs three trains daily in each direction between St. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth and Superior, and the Great Pacific Northwest. Gentlemen:—S. S. S. is used as a family medicine in our home. I myself have taken and always found what it is claimed to be. It thoroughly cleanses the system of impurities, increases the appetite, improves the digestion, and builds up the general health. I have given it to my children with fine results. It promptly restores the appetite and clears the skin of all eruptions. It is a very fine blood tonic and has my hearty endorsement. 124 S. 9th St., Lebanon, Pa. P. H. THOMPSON. sustaining. Nothing reaches inherited blood troubles like S. S. S.; it removes every particle of the taint, purifies and strengthens the weak, deteriorated blood, and supplies it with the healthful properties it needs and establishes the foundation for good health. As a tonic this great medicine has no equal, and it will be found especially bracing to weak, anaemic persons. Rheumatism, Catarrh, Sores and Ulcers. Skin THE SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY, ATLANTA, GA. Rumor Says His Condition Is Very Critical. In palimentary lobbles a rumor is current that Joseph Chamberlin's health is in a most precarious condition. It has been openly stated that after the fatigues of the Birmingham birthday celebration he had a fit, and for some days before his son Austen's marriage he was very ill. Miss Galbreth, a school teacher and the Misses Hilda and Margaret Sawyer were drowned in the South Coos river near Allegheny recently. The young ladies were bathing. Miss Galbreth, who could not swim, got into deep water and cried for help. Several men were standing on the bank, but none offered to help the young woman, so Miss Hilda Sawyer went to the rescue, but could do nothing with the drowning girl. Then Miss Margaret Sawyer went to the assistance of the girls and gave up her life in a vain endeavor to lend them aid. Miss Galbreth is from eastern Oregon. THEY HAD TO KILL YOUNCER. Wife and Two Children Witnesses of Tragedy. Ed Youncer, a Great Western engineer, recently from Joliet, Ill., was instantly killed in a pistol duel with several deputy sheriffs at Lake Manawa, a summer resort near Council Bluffs, Iowa, Sunday. Youncer's wife and two children were witnesses of the tragedy. Youncer, who is thought to have been slightly demented, created excitement at Lake Manawa by flourishing two pistols, and when officers tried to disarm him he opened fire on them. Five deputies at once returned the fire and Youncer fell dead. Is a Rabid Negro Baiter Govenor Vardman recently delivered an address before a large number of farmers, in which he declared that there was need for a "Jim Crow" in Washington, D. C., for reserving seats for negroes in that city. He declared that if he represented Mississippi in the senate he would offer such a bill at least once a year. He would rather be instrumental in securing the repeal of the 15th amendment than to wield the scepter of King Edward of England. Inquiring Female—And what do you do, captain, when it's too rough to go out in the boat? Captain—Well, ma'm, if the wreck ain't too far off, we generally tries to rig a line to her, an' then we sends out the breeches buoy. Inquiring Female—Oh, the poor little fellow! But don't his parents object?—Judge. The best kind of a testimonial— "Sold for over sixty years." No 32 06 WONDERLAND—1906. SCCS STABLE SWIFT'S SPECIFIC, THE GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER. 4% COMPOUNDED TWICE A YEAR 4% Savings Accounts Opened from $1 Upwards 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 manner. 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. UNION BANK AND TRUST COMPANY NEVER MIND THE KNOCKERS 'Tis a species of acclaim: Never mind the knockers. The Plaindealer 'Phone Number is 727 L. Charles Porter Grove was in the city this week from his mining properties out near Winston. Miss Hattie Grisson left Friday for St. Paul to attend the wedding of her aunt. Pleasant J. Draper is contemplating an extended trip back East to his old home in the near future. The knights of the Pullman Palace Car have been well represented in Helena during the last two weeks. Do not fail to attend the Bishop Grant lecture at the Auditorium Monday evening. Presiding Elder Hubbard preached two very forceful and spiritual sermons at St. James Sunday. Professor Baer's famous orchestra will furnish the latest music for the Dance at Central Park, August 16th. Ladies, 50 cents; Gentlemen, 75. Gordon and Irvin give their big opening at their new saloon, "The Luzon," 116 Main St., Saturday night. In saying that Parchen Drug Co. donated the paint for St. James Church THE PLAINDEALER was in error, as they only donated a part of the material. The people of Helena should pack the Auditorium Monday evening to hear Bishop Grant. THE PLAINDEALER will guarantee that those who go will never regret it. Harry Saulsburg, who has been acting as manager for Lloyd's place for the past four or five months left today for St. Paul. Harry, while here made a host of friends who regret to learn of his departure. Bishop Grant will preach at St. James Church Sunday at 11 o'clock, and Sunday evening at eight o'clock, and address the Sabbath School Sunday afternoon. The Church should be crowded at all of these exercises. Ray Brown left Sunday to work for the new Milwaukee Road. Commendable Enterprise. Mrs. Diana Brooks having long witnessed the need of a first class boarding and rooming house for the people, has with commendable 4% COMPO TWICE A Savings Accounts Open BANK BY MAIL Deposits may be sent by registered mail, the first deposit is received it will be entered by mail as a receipt for the money book telling of the simple way in which and we will send a copy free to anyone UNION BANK COMP HELENA, - - enterprise and pride opened up a place at No. 19 State St.; the place has been newly painted and thoroughly renovated, and she is now opened for business, and asks the patronage of the citizens and transients; her rates are reasonable, and THE PLAINDEALER congratulates her on her thrift, and predicts for her a prosperous future as she deserves. Without a change and variations on the programs at St. James, the people will lose interest to go to hear a program rendered, and continually a repetition of the same number by the same people, be they ever so good, causes one to become fatigued. Sergeant Preston Moore returned to Helena from the Philippine Islands last Friday, the impression is prevalent that he came on a subpena from the State, and will be used as a witness in the cases which come up this Fall, and that were an outgrowth of the Mentzel murder case. We understand there was a lady of African extraction posing as a Mexican or Spaniard ejected from the Dance Hall at Central Park a few Sundays ago. We are investigating, and as it is in the line of our business to expose those who are sailing under false colors, we hope to be able to make the names of the party public. Subscribe for THE PLAINDEALER if you want all the news. We make no specialty of selling single copies. Subscribe, and you will always be sure to get it. Don't fail to attend the Dance at Central Park, Thursday, Aug 16th. Admission: Ladies, 50cts; Gentlemen, 75 cts. Mrs. N. Ford and Mrs. Ada Booth entertained Thursday evening, from 8 o'clock to 11 at the residence of Mrs. Ford. The evening was delightfully spent in a social way. The lawn was beautifully decorated, and the premises were virtually a bank of flowers. Everyone came away with praise for the hospitality of their hostesses. Butte Notes, Mrs. Emma Wilds of 416 So. Main St., who has had considerable experience as a correspondent for newspapers, will represent THE PLAINDEALER in Butte as correspondent, and also is authorized to solicit and receive subscriptions. All courtesies shown her will be greatly appreciated by this paper. J. B. Bass, Ed. and Pub. The Butte Eiks' Ball a Decided Success. The editor of THE PLAINDEALER happened in Butte this week at the time of the Grand Ball given by the I. B. P. O. E. of W. Nothing would do some of the hospitable members but that we should attend the same which we reluctantly did. And we shall never regret our visit on this occasion. The hall was beautifully decorated, and the gowns worn by the ladies were superb. We regret that time and space prohibit us from making extensive mention, but shall leave the same for our Butte correspondent if she so desires. C. J. Bausch, 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 1364 118 S. MAIN ST. - Helena, Mont. DALTON & RICHARDSON Furniture and Household Goods, Agents for Acorn Stoves and Ranges. 335 N. MAINST. 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. The Delmonico Boarding and Rooming House. No. 19 State St Meals 25 to 50 Cents. House Thoroughly Renovated. Everything First Class. Mrs. Diana Brooks, PROPRIETRESS. Pat. P. Smith, HORSESHOEING and BLACKSMITHING, 15 S. PARK AVE, Helena, Mont. ADVERTISE in the Plaindealer HELENA IGE COMPANY Office: Montana Club Building. Phone 110, - Helena, Mont. Job Work. Yourself and Friend Invited to A GRAND C Yourself and Friends are Cordially Invited to Attend The GRAND OPENING. THE LUZON SALOON Tuesday Evening, Aug. 14th, 116 South Main St., A Musical Program will be re Also the Famous Dixie Quartette A Musical Program will be rendered. Also the Famous Dixie Quartette will sing. Everybody Made Welcome. Gordon & Truin, props. P. J. NAUGHTON, PROP. Choice Wines, Liquors and Cigars 'Phone 778. - 39 E. Broadway Butte, Mont. SILVER CITY CLUB, C. DUMAS, MGR. Billiard and Pool Tables in Connection. All Appointments UP-TO-DATE. 38½ E. Park Ave. Butte, Mont. CITY MARKET. J. Eisler, Prop. Fruits, Vegetables, Butter Eggs, Poultry, FiSh and Oysters. 124 West Park St., Butte, Mont 'Phone 54. Joseph Richards The Oldest Exclusive Undertaker in the City Office Always Open 140 West Park St. PHONE 307 BUTTE, MONT. 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, Full Line of Imported and Domestic Woolens Always on Hand. 113 N. MAIN ST. - Helena, Mont. UNION LAUNDRY CO., (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, MGR., F. R. ANDERSON, STEWARD. ends are Cordially Attend The OPENING. n will be rendered. Quartette will sing. --- The New York SPECIALS THIS WEE 85c Table Linen 59c. — A large collection of all pure linen table damasks, 68 and 70 in. wide, fine quality, and in a number of new and pretty designs; a bargain at 85c, yard 69c. $2.75. $3. $3.50 Opera Bath yard 30-inch Opera Batiste in the very latest designs stripes, etc.; a good barga $3.50, pattern, $1.75. SPECIALS THIS WEEK. 85c Table Linen 59c.—A large collection of all pure linen table damasks, 68 and 70 in wide, fine quality, and in a number of new and pretty designs; a bargain at 85c, yard 69c. $1.25 Oriental Tapestry 65c—50-inch Oriental tapestry in the latest Bagdad stripes for cosy corners and draperies, $1.25 value, per yard, 65c. 35c Amisilk 28c—36-inch Amisilk, the best lining in the world, in all the latest shades, 35c value, per yard, 28c. 15c Fine Silkaline, 8 1-3 c—36-inch fast color draper silkaline in beautiful designs, a good value everywhere at 15c, yard 8 1-3c. $2.75, $3, $3.50 Opera Batiste $1.79—12 in the very latest designs, dots, figures, stripes, etc.; a good bargain at $2.75, $3.50, pattern, $1.75. $1.50 and $1.75 Panama Suiting, all new colors, gray blue, brown, green and tan, 50 inches wide, special, per yard 89c. 75c and 85c Wool Dress Goods, all new goods in checks, plaids and stripes, 38 to 40 inches wide, special, per yard 39c. 35c quality Women's Hose, lace boot effect, colors, tan, white and black, spliced heels and toes, special, pair 25c. $2.50 Dinner Napkins $1.69—We have just 50 dozen of these napkins, they are good size and every thread linen, and are an unusually good value at $2.50, per doz., $1.69. 20c quality Women's Fine Black Cotton Hose, warranted fast color, spliced heels and joes, special, pair, 12 1-2c. Helena PACKING - AND - PR WHOLE Oysters, Fish, Poultry, Fruit, Helena, P.J. DR Chiropodist Leave Orders at 19 Oysters, Fish, Poultry, 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 it's kind I ever saw."—Mr. Davis, Butte. month at 14 1-2 S. Main St. B. W. M.; G. M. Lee, S. W.; J. Ha Chas. Ecton, Sec'y; W. C. Rose, Bethsheba Lodge, O. E. S., me and 4th Thursday evenings of ea in their hall in the Lucas block. Johnson, W. M.; Mrs. N. Ford, A. bert Napper, W. P.; Mrs M Simm Mrs. C. C. Matthews, Sect.; Mrs. 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.; M. Alexander, Electa. Golden City Lodge No. 3455, O. f, meets the first and third Tuesday of eech month. R. Brown, N. Reed, V. G.; I. Howard, P. 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. "You have a very creditable journal."—Hon. E. W. King, Bozeman. "Neat in mechanical make up, newsy and highly creditable."—Butte Evening News. Please notify this office when you change 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. 5th Ave. and Hoback street, Rev. Jordan Allen, Pastor. Services Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7-30 p. m. Sunday School, 2 p. m., A. Marshall, Supt., Carrie Dorsey, Chorister, 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. I. 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 --- THIS WEEK. $2.75, $3, $3.50 Opera Batiste $1.79-12. yard 30-inch Opera Batiste Dress Pattern, in the very latest designs, dots, figures, stripes, etc.; a good bargain at $2.75, $3, $3.50, pattern, $1.75. $1.50 and $1.75 Panama Suiting, all new colors, gray blue, brown, green and tan, 50 inches wide, special, per yard 89c. 75c and 85c Wool Dress Goods, all new goods in checks, plaids and stripes, 38 to 40 inches wide, special, per yard 39c. 35c quality Women's Hose, lace boot effect, colors, tan, white and black, spliced heels and toes, special, pair 25c. 25c. Half Hose, 15c Men's Half Hose, white feet, high spliced heels, double soles, 25c quality, special, 15c. 20c Half Hose, 12'1-2c—Men's seamless Half Hose, made with double soles, high heels, colors fast and stainless, 20c values, special, 12'1-2c. ENA PROVISION - COMPANY RESALE Vegetables, Butter and Eggs. Montana. PAPER, Manicuring South Main Street. month at 14 1-2 S. Main St. H. J. Baker W. M.; G. M. Lee, S. W.; J. Harris, J. W. Chas. Ecton, Sec'y; W. C. Rose, Tres. Bethsheba Lodge, O. E. S., meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday evenings of each month in their hall in the Lucas block. Mrs. Chas Johnson, W. M.; Mrs. N. Ford, A. M.; Albert Napper, W. P.; Mrs M Simmons, Trees. Mrs. C. C. Matthews, Sect.; Mrs. Jos. Clark, Con.; Mrs. J. Harrison, A. B.; M. O. J. Annett, W.; Chas, Johnson, S.; Mrs. I. Napper A.; Mrs. Jas. Crump, R.; Mrs. M. A. Cole Esther; Mrs. E. Dorsey; M.; Mrs. George Alexander, Electa. Golden City Lodge No. 3455, G. U. of 0 F., meets the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month. R. Brown, N. G.; J. M. Reed, V. G.; J. Howard, P. N. G.; N. Ford, P. S.; W. Parker, E. S.; W. Cottles, Treas.; J. W. Crump, N. F.; Albert Marshall, Chapain; W. Mason, Wardom; J. Ingram, I. G.; J. Tolbert, P. N. F. Household of Ruth, No. 842 meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday evening of each month. Mrs. Mattie Simmons, P. M. N. G. Mrs. N. Mitchell, M, N. G.: Mrs. S. Ford, R. N. G.; Mrs. E. Johnson, N. G.; Mrs. G. Irvin, W. R. Pride of Montana Lodge, No. 4, K. of P. meets the 2nd and 4th Monday evenings of each month at G. A. R. hall. J. W. Crump, C. C.; H. Robinson, V. C.; S. Smith, M. of F.; W. Cottles, M. of J. H. Howard, K of R. and S.; D. Gordan, M, at A.; Geo Harrison, O. G.; W. C. Irvin, I. G.; A. Nagp, Prelate. SOME ADVICE,—AND A STORY. There is a somewhat ancient test 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 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; anyhow, 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. ---