Montana Plaindealer

THE MONTANA PLAINDEALER E MONTANA PLAINDEALER Published Weekly by The Montana Plaindealer Company. J. B. BASS, . . . EDITOR. Subscription $2.00 per year, Suitly in Ad- dance. Advertising Rates on Application. Entered as second-class matter April 12 6, at the Post Office at Helena, Montana, after the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Address all Communications to The Montana Plaindealer, 19 South Main Street, Helena, Montana At least one of the city officials since our exposure on gambling ties and gives us that far-away look when we approach. This particular official is vulnerable in several places, and when we get through perforating his political arcass with the grape and canniser of truth, he will be ready for his political grave. The only way to avoid the sharp lances of the LAINDEALER is to join the Doight Club, cease to be perjurers, and do their full sworn duty. Weak and Vacillating. The passing of Hon. Leon La Croix from local politics should be a lesson to those who have witnessed his career in the County Attorney's office for the last eighteen months or more,—a man of admitted ability; a forceful speaker who should have made a mark as prosecutor, yet so far as results are concerned he has been a lamentable failure. It seems as though that in all his important cases that he would go to sleep, as it were, and when he awoke his legal adversaries had him beaten to a standstill. He has been narrow and egotistical, would smart under criticism,—a sort of holier man thou, who no man dared to assail as a public servant without curring his enmity and dislike. His forte it seems has been prosecutions of a personal nature; if defeated in a case, someone, if possible, in many instances, would have to suffer. The great power conferred on him by virtue of his office has been used in many, at least one or more, instances to deal misery, it seems, just because he could. He has been severely reprimanded by the Judge of the District Court for his actions along this line. If he could he would no doubt prosecute us for writing this article, and several others in which we have assailed him as a public servant in the past. Such actions, however, will not be tolerated by the people, and now, when, if he had performed his duty as he should, he would have experienced no trouble in incurring a renomination from his party, and a possible re-election from the people. But he has been weighed in the balance and found wanting, and as we predicted a long time ago, we doubt whether his name will be presented to the Democratic Convention, and if it is he will be overwhelmingly defeated for a renomination, and the stream of the Republican Candidate who counted on such easy mockings in defeating LaCroix will be shattered, as he will have to get out and hustle to win. THE MONTANA PLAINDEALER. This paper is apparently wide- wake and fearless in an aggres- sive fight it is now waging against rattling among the officials of its some city, Helena, and also against gambling, which, it says, openly conducted in that city, a violation of the law. This week it declares it will call the names of all violaters of the law, and give a general expose of rattling. put paradoxical as it may seem it gives a couple of columns in the same issue, in which it makes this announcement to Bishop Turner's defense of the action of the New England Conference in regard to Dr. Ransom, and not a word of the flat denial of Dr. Granam in The Freeman of the truth of Bishop Turner's statements in reference thereto. The Plaindealer should be consistent.—Detroit Informer. We certainly try to be consistent, and in combating the lion in his own lair in this bailiwlck, we perchance may have overlooked the declaration of Dr. Graham; we however are aware of the fact that there is a coterie of prominent leaders who are constantly nagging at Ransom, who, at the least, is brave, fearless, and a fighter who will not truckle or sacrifice the race at any hazard. In Northern Montana Last week, in visiting Choteau County, we met a truly cosmopolitan citizenship, and all seem to dwell together in peace and harmony, and striving to their utmost to build up the community in which they live. We had heard that Havre was one of the untamed cities of the Northwest, but we are prepared to disabuse anyone who may have that thought instilled in his mind. We found it to be a thriving city of law-abiding citizens, composed of all boosters and no knockers. We found the officials to be broad-gauged and progressive, who wear no coats of hypocrisy. No suspicion of graft is allowed to permeate the administration of the County or City. And if gambling is going on (not saying it is), we will guarantee the city is getting revenue for the same. And no individual or set of individuals is profiting for supposed pull to protect violators of the law. We met quite a number of our people, who seem to be progressive and up with the times. O. R. D. Wellborne is the leading caterer in the city; he enjoys a lucrative patronage from the very best citizens of Havre. He is a strong race man, who does not hesitate to encourage their enterprises, and takes a keen interest in the progress of our people. We also met Mr. Chas. Lawson, who conducts one of the leading tonsorial parlors of the city. Mr. Lawson is also prospering, and enjoys a splendid patronage. He has bought property, and is thoroughly of a business trend. There are others whom we met who are also doing their part in the march of progress, and at some future time we shall visit this thriving city again on our mission of Peace, Prosperity and Union. The bold highwayman has made his appearance in Helena early; the officers will have to hustle now. When the Clore St. resort was running, as 70 per cent. of the crimes were committed there, they of course could usually find the perpetrator without much effort. The delegates to the Federation of Labor complained of ill treatment from the police. From the way one big, tall sergeant promenades Main St., strutting like a peacock, self-inflated by his own greatness, we did not think he would condescend to disturb so common a personage as a working man. "O man bowed down with labor; O woman, young, yet old; And crushed by the power of gold, Keep on with the weary battle Against triumph might,— No question is ever settled Until it is settled right." Helena, Montana, Friday, August 31, 1906. The People Thereof Abreast of the Times BROAD-GAUGED AND PUB ASPIRE FOR PO The County at This Time is in the Th DEALER Presents the Leadi Our Readers Will Make LAST week the editor and publisher of THE PLAINDEALER visited the thriving city of Havre, located in almost the extreme northern part of the State. We found it to be a bustling and thriving place, with its citizenship wide awake and up with the times, thoroughly cosmopolitan in every respect. While our mission on the occasion was solely of a political nature, we were much impressed with the business activity displayed along all lines, and at some future time we certainly will take great pleasure in our mission of Peace, Prosperity, and Union, to introduce to the business interests of Havre THE MONTANA PLAINDEALER- city schools, and realizing the disadvantage that their parents came up under, he has always taken an exceptional interest in the welfare and progress of the colored pupils who have come under his care, and in other matters he has shown his friendship for our people. He is a man who is absolutely without prejudice, and when such men present themselves for the suffrages of this people, they cannot honor themselves more than by giving them their solid support. Mr. Troy has been a resident of Choteau County for fourteen years, and at Havre for five years. He taught at Fort Benton, and for five years, has been identified with the Political Activity. Choteau County, of which Havre is the metropolis, is, for the first time conducting the primary system for the nomination of County officers, and on the Republican side the contest is exciting, anvery complicated, for the various positions, there are candidates without number; the County Treasury seems to be the most attractive FREE AND Under the existing gambling going on as it some weeks, and the off to suppress it, and the enue from it, as my GRAFT. The word EVERYTHING GOES in other words that Crown Bank Roulette, and even can go, and the professions are making it to Helena a glance that if present our city will certainly be grand climax, the politic to law, and disregrrd it has been reached! Neglect and disobedious officials whose duty it is more serious, if anything thereof. It is crime in humb e citizen or wayfa trivial offence, and the law will pounce upon his lamb. "Consistency though And officials, if you act, you of necessity must just what you are. FREE AND EASY. Under the existing political regime, with gambling going on as it is and has been for some weeks, and the officials making no move to suppress it, and the city receiving no revenue from it, as much as it savors of GRAFT. The word has gone out that EVERYTHING GOES after Sept. 1st., in other words that Craps, Black Jack, Faro Bank Roulette, and every old gambling game can go, and the profession from all quarters are making it to Helena. So it can be seen at a glance that if present conditions maintain our city will certainly be Free and Easy. The grand climax, the political apex of disobedience law, and disregrrd for sworn obligations has been reached! Neglect and disobedience on the part of the officials whose duty it is to execute the law is more serious, if anything, than the violation thereof. It is crime in high places. Let an humble citizen or wayfarer commit the most trivial offence, and the great minions of the law will pounce upon him like a lion upon a lamb. "Consistency thou art a jewel." And officials, if you continue to refuse to act, you of necessity must be considered for just what you are. plum; for this position alone there are eight candidates, and for almost the entire ticket there is a spirited contest all along the line. Exceptional St ry and True Men. We have taken especial pains to learn who were the Republicans, from their past records, worthy of the support of our people, especially, and in doing so we have taken into consideration their past record, and found that the following staunch and true friends are in every way worthy of their support: T. J. Troy for Treasurer of Choteau County. The colored voters of Havre are enthusiastic for T. J. Troy for County Treasurer, and in giving him their solid support they are only showing their appreciation for one who has at all times been their true and tried friend. For years he has been in the public schools of Havre, and is at this time superintendent of the --- PUBLIC SPIRITED. GOOD MEN POLITICAL OFFICES. Shoes of a Political Contest'. The PLAIN Mining Stalwart Republicans Whom he No Mistake in Supporting city schools, and realizing the disadvantage that their parents came up under, he has always taken an exceptional interest in the welfare and progress of the colored pupils who have come under his care, and in other matters he has shown his friendship for our people. He is a man who is absolutely without prejudice, and when such men present themselves for the suffrages of this people, they cannot honor themselves more than by giving them their solid support. Mr. Troy has been a resident of Choteau County for fourteen years, and at Havre for five years. He taught at Fort Benton, and for five years has been identified with the Havre schools. He is a University graduate, and has always and at all times been a staunch Republican who has worked for the success of the party. He has never held a political office; his wide and varied experience as a servant of the people in the schoolroom and as a public-spirited citizen, especially com- ing political regime, with it is and has been for officials making no move in city receiving no revenue as it savors of land has gone out that MOES after Sept. 1st., wraps, Black Jack, Faro every old gambling game session from all quarters on. So it can be seen at constant conditions maintain the Free and Easy. The critical apex of disobedience for sworn obligations audience on the part of the is to execute the law is being, than the violation in high places. Let an farer commit the most the great minions of the him like a lion upon a you art a jewel!" You continue to refuse to must be considered for mend him to the people as a proper person for Custodian of the County funds. If the signs of the times have any significance. Mr. Troy will receive a handsome majority at the primaries on next Tuesday, and our people especially should turn out to the polls, and give him their united and solid support. Florian A. Carnal for County Attorney. Florian A. Carnal is the leading aspirant for County Attorney of Choteau County, and there is no question of his popularity. Among the people he stands at the head of his profession in this section, and the legal affairs of the County could not be placed in safer hands. Mr. Carnal is a graduate of the famous Ann Arbor law school; has been practising at the bar in this State for a number of years, and has been eminently successful. He is a veteran of the Spanish-American War, having served in the 33d Michigan Vol. He was in the Battle of Santiago. He is a native of New York State, and was a teacher in the public schools before taking up law, having served as principal of the Waddington schools. Mr. Carnal is wide awake and progressive, and the people will make no mistake in giving him their support for this position. He is a stalwart Republican, who has at all times worked for the success of the party, and if there is any reward for party service and faithfulness he should receive this nomination by a substantial majority. Mr. Carnal has at all times been a staunch friend of the colored people, and there is no question but that at the polls on next Tuesday he will receive their united support for County Attorney. O. S. Goff for Representative. For Representative there is no name mentioned that receives the consideration of the voters with the degree of popularity as does that of O. S. Goff, the next representative from this District. Mr Goff is one of Havre's pioneer citizens who has at all times stood up for Choteau County and Havre. His integrity and Republicanism has never been questioned, and as the election of a representative this year means a great deal with a United States Senatorship involved, the voters of Choteau could not centre on a better man for the position than Hon O. S. Goff. O. P. Brigham for Senator One of the most important positions in the gift of the people at the primaries next Tuesday is the selection of a candidate for State Senator. For this position the leading candidate is O. P. Brigham the Veteran Conductor of the Great Northern Railroad. During his residence here, and his continuity of service. As a conductor he has been enabled to be at all times in touch with the masses of the people, hence his popularity among them. He is acquainted with their needs, and will be a valuable man in the coming session of the Legislature to assist in passing measures beneficial to this section. While Mr. Brigham will receive a strong support from all over the District, he will get almost a unanimous support from his home at Havre. George S. Hanks for Assessor. For Assessor one of Choteau's staunch Republicans in the person of George S. Hanks is before the voters, asking their suffrages for this important position. Mr. Hanks is a journeyman-carpenter by occupation, and is thoroughly competent for the position to which he aspires. He is thirty-one years of age, and hails from an old Abolition family,—hence his Republicanism is unquestioned. He has been a resident of the County eleven years, having resided at Fort Benton six years, and has a large acquaintance throughout the County, who are loyal in his interests. Mr. Hanks has al- YOU CAN FURNISH YOUR HOME COMPLETE For Half the Money Required at other stores if you will partment for your Furniture, C Furnishings. This Department junk, but clean fresh goods the and are practically Arthur P 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. Arthur P. Curtin, Reliable Housefurnisher, Grand Street. ways been a loyal worker for the success of the principles of Republicanism, and has never held any official position. We verily believe that Mr. Hanks' candidacy appeals favorably to all classes, and in giving their support to the various aspirants for County officials and the emoluments thereto they will make no mistake in voting for George S. Hanks for County Assessor. For County Commissioner for the Six Year Term. An important position in any county is that of Commissioner, and Choteau County can congratulate itself on having such a man as O. G. Skystead to serve them on the Board of County Commissioners. His ability as a business man eminently qualifies him to serve in this important position, and such is his recognized business capacity that when he consented to become a candidate there was no one who essayed to run against him, hence he has no opposition whatever for this position either in his own party or from the opposite party. He has resided in the County for sixteen years; has large property interests, and will, of course, receive a hearty support at all times for any position to which he may aspire. Second Annual Meeting of the Niagara Movement Notable. Ransom Delivers Address Harper's Ferry, W. Va., Aug. 16. With an enthusiastic gathering that filled the large auditorium of Anthony Hall, Storer College, at Harper's Ferry, the Second Annual Meeting of the Niagara Movement, an organization of Negro men and women, whose object is to secure full civil and political equality, was opened last night, many well-known Negroes from various parts of the country occupying seats on the platform. Professor Henry T. McDonald, President of the Storer College, in an address of welcome, said it was fitting for the college to welcome an organization which believed that the human mind should be unlimited in its development, and that as men made in the image of God, the Negro Race should have equal rights. He said that within the sound of his voice was struck the first blow for universal liberty in America, "a blow puisant because struck in the spirit of John Brown." J. R. Clifford, of Martinsburg, W. Va., State Secretary for West Virginia, declared that the aim of the Niagara Movement was to make the Negro people realize that they are really free. Prof. W. E. B. DuBois, of Atlanta, Ga., explained the Niagara Movement. He said that the Niagara Movement felt that the time is now ripe for the Negro people to learn that they are bound to assert their claim to civil and political equality, and to compel the white Americans to realize that the Negro people are men and women. He (Continued on p. 4.) OUR HOME COMPLETE will come to our Second Hand De- Carpets, Stoves and House ement is not filled with old that have been used slightly as good as new. D. Curtin, usher, Grand Street. No. 25. 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. Most of the schools open Monday, September 3. The Lincoln County Medical association has been formed. The Sprague roller mill has commenced operations again after a brief shutdown. A. J. James, aged 75 years, one of the early settlers of Columbia county, is dead. Despondency drove W. A. Nicols, a Palouse pioneer, to suicide. He used a revolver. Roy Miller, formerly of Palouse, was killed in Everett recently by falling from a telegraph pole. Chinamen of Walla Walla are raising a fund among their countrymen to assist in the building of the Y. M. C. A. building. Owing to a landslide on the Oregon Railway & Navigation track between Alto and Bowles, traffic was delayed last week. The seventeenth annual meeting of the Washington State Medical association will be held in Spokane September 11, 12 and 13. George Hazzard, formerly of Tacoma, is under arrest at Newcastle, Ind., for fraud in connection with the publication of a county history. George Edwards, hotel porter at Walla Walla, charged with forgery, pleaded guilty in the superior court and was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary. Fruit shipments are going out from Toppenish at the rate of 10 to 30 tons a day of local express in addition to six to 12 cars of freight. Ida Smith, aged 18, who is said to be the prettiest half-breed on the Yakima reservation, and Frank Iyall, a full-blooded Yakima Indian, were married recently. Mark Lipscombe was shot dead in a saloon brawl at Tyler Sunday afternoon by Theodore Thurman, bartender. The latter escaped. The 7-year-old daughter of Louis Houck, who lives in Beaver creek district, near Leavenworth, was recently gored by a cow in the barn. The girl will recover. After years of vicissitudes, the Holden mine on Lake Chelan is being rapidly developed. The mine has been financed by Jay P. Graves, the well known Spokane capitalist. This year the owners of the Yakima hop yards will furnish potatoes and fruit to the pickers; also camping places, and will transport the camping outfits free to the yards. Albert W. Howard, aged 84, who was one of President Lincoln's body guard at the time of his assassination, died of old age Sunday at his home in North Yakima. It is said the Northern Pacific has a scheme for annulling the O. R. & N. complaint to the railroad commission by offering a joint rate on wheat from Washington and Idaho points to Portland terminals. Fire has destroyed the sawmill, dry kiln and a large amount of hardwood lumber at Tacoma, belonging to the Carman Manufacturing company. Loss between $50,000 and $60,000, covered by insurance. Chief of Police Harold of Ellensburg has issued an order that all saloons in the city must close Sunday evenings at 6 o'clock and remain closed until 5 a. m. Monday, and that all gambling must cease at once. The sixth annual convention of the Photographers' association of the Pacific northwest, including Washington, Montana, Idaho, Oregon and British Columbia, meets this year at Spokane September 5. The meetings will be held at the Masonic temple. The Puget Sound Oyster Brokerage association has been formed, and in the future Olympia oysters and the transplanted eastern oysters grown in the sound will be marketed through a sales agency representing all the oyster growers in the association. Headquarters of the association will be in Olympia. It is asserted that the prices for the coming season's crop will be 50 cents a sack increase over that of last year. Last season prices ranged from $3 to $4 a sack. IDAHO NOTES. Harvesting has begun in the Potlatch country. Farmers are paying considerable attention to the operations of a combination thresher which has been placed in the field of Edward Stovell of Fairview. Neither time, money nor trouble is to be spared to make this year's Lewiston-Clarkston fair the greatest event of its kind ever held in the territory. The annual fete and barbecue by citizens of Lane was held Saturday and was one of the most successful and pleasing events of the kind in the history of the town. The Hill roads announce a rate of one fare from points along their lines to St. Paul for those attending the National Irrigation congress at Boise September 3. The association offers one fare plus 50 cents. Rains have increased the water in the Snake river so that it is hoped navigation to Riparia may be resumed several weeks earlier than estimated. President Roosevelt has appointed W. S. Brainard postmaster at Wardner. A novel event in the way of a dance, given 100 feet underground, was held at the Ozark mine near Pierce City. A platform large enough to accommodate two sets had been constructed at There is a possibility that Mrs. Leachman, should she recover, may never be able to utter another word because of paralysis of the vocal cords. She was shot last week at Lewiston by her husband, S. S. Leachman, before he sent a bullet into his own brain. one of the stations in the mine for the benefit of the dancers. As a result of being shot by the accidental discharge of a gun, Earl Redhead, one of the well known young men of Coeur d'Alene City received injuries at Hayden lake Saturday evening that resulted in his death. A Mr. Stark was recently drowned in the Snake river at Box canyon. W. F. Kettenbach, president of the Lewiston National Bank, had a narrow escape from being killed by the explosion of a five-gallon can of gasoline recently while filling the tank of his automobile near Waha lake. The exploding gasoline set fire to his clothing and to the automobile. Mr. Kettenbach rolled down hill and extinguished the fire in his clothing, and sustained severe burns and painful bruises. His companions, one of them also burned, extinguished the flames which were devouring the machine. It was badly damaged. In the presence of her husband and 15 year old daughter, Mrs. Lottie McDermott, wife of Peter McDermott, a farmer residing eight miles from Forest, near Lewiston, was instantly killed. A tree which her husband had cut fell upon her and crushed her skull. The tree fell against another and Mrs. McDermott was assisting in pulling it down when it fell. The woman lost her presence of mind, and instead of running away, rushed under the tree. The stump of a limb struck her on the head. The total equalized valuation of the state for 1906, as reported by the state board of equalization, is $80,704.349.16, an increase over 1905 of $5.423,261.29, last year's figures being $75,281.087.97. OREGON NOTES. Ex-Governor T. T. Geer has a one-half interest in the Pendleton Daily Tribune. The infant daughter, aged 18 months of Chris Thoeney, was tossed upon the horns of a pet cow recently at the Thoeney farm, a mile above Weston. The baby girl was thrown fully 20 feet and landed on a harrow, a slight wound in the mouth being her only injury. At Baker City, L. M. Gosney, aged 73 years, and Mrs. Katherine Gibson, aged 72, were married recently. The 17 months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Perkins of Pendleton met death Sunday afternoon as the result of having drank a quantity of fly poison, which had been left where the baby could reach it. MONTANA NEWS. A business block in the heart of the town of Troy, Montana was burned recently entailing a loss of $10,000. The origin of the fire is unknown. A badly decomposed body, supposed to be that of Thomas Lee, who disappeared several weeks ago, was found in the river several miles below Helena, Mont. George Fellows, a Great Northern freight conductor, was suffocated recently near Snowden, while trying to put out a fire in a supply car on his train. The heavy rains of the past week have seriously damaged the spring sown crops around Bozeman. After re-electing President Alex Fairgrieve and Secretary Howard Smith by acclamation, together with a full set of officers, selecting Lewiston as next year's meeting place and voting down a resolution providing for affiliation with the American Federation of Labor, the Montana Federation of Labor has adjourned sine die at Helena, after one of the most successful and largely attended conventions in the history of the order. R. W. Fisher, horticulturist at the Agricultural College Experiment Station, at Bozeman, is making an orchard survey of the Bitter Root valley. He is going to visit each orchard of commercial size, taking notes on the number of acres in orchard, the varieties, method of irrigation, cultivation, pruning, etc. Attorney General Galen has handed down an opinion on the right of boards of county commissioners to offer rewards for the capture of criminals, holding that under the statute they have not that right. E. H. Cooney, editor of the Great Falls Leader, has received from Washington his commission as postmaster of Great Falls for the term of four years from the date of his qualification. John Ries, the Butte miner taken from the Mountain View mine on June 20 with injuries to his back that were considered fatal, walked out of the hospital Saturday a well man. His back was badly broken by a fall of ground, the fractured bones pressing on the spinal cord and his body was paralyzed below the waist. There seemed little hope of saving his life then. A difficult operation was performed, the pressure was relieved and the bones were set in place. Earl Cromer is one of the most thorough students of the Bible that the English public have among their prominent men. 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. Captain Nathan Appleton, the well known author and traveler, died recently in Boston. There is to be an invasion of this country next fall by a number of English prize fighters. Spokane, July 4, 5, 6 and 7, 1907, is the place and date for the great national meeting of the Baptist Young People's union. President Roosevelt has appointed Basil Miles of Pennsylvania as first secretary of the American embassy at St. Petersburg. L. Anthony, postmaster at Ruthven, La., hanged himself in the postoffice this morning because of a shortage of $135 in his accounts. The cruiser Marblehead has been detained at Mare Island navy yard, where she will be repaired instead of at Puget sound, as at first intended. Guorday, who sought to force himself into prison, is so ill at a hotel in Chicago that it is unlikely he will ever see his private penitentiary completed. Just at present the German emperor is having all kinds of trouble with the newspapers and the newspapers are having all sorts of trouble with the German emperor. The recent discussions on both sides of the Atlantic on the possibility that Emperor William may visit the United States have not been treated seriously by the German press. The Gaekwar of Baroda, who has been traveling through Scotland, says that he spoke jokingly when he told the New York reporter that American women lacked real beauty. "I have really found American ladies charming women," said his highness. Tiflis. — The country mansion of Prince Palavandoff at Okonlw was set on fire by peasants last night. The princess was unable to escape and was burned to death. It is very surprising to learn that despite the mortality in the Grand Army of the Republic, the membership of the organization increased by more than 3000 during the past six months. Mexico has decided to prohibit the importation of arms and ammunition into the state of Sonoro for the purpose of preventing the hostile Indians in that state from procuring supplies. Nearly an entire block front of business buildings in West Fourth street between Mercer and Greene streets, New York, were partially burned recently, causing damage to a dozen firms exceeding $250,000. The depositors of the defunct Enterprise National bank of Allegheny, which failed last October, have received their first dividend in the shape of receiver's certificates for 20 per cent of their deposits. Twelve armed men held up the Ivanoff passenger train about ten miles from Moscow and robbed a railway cashier of $2500 and escaped to the forest. Subsequently two of the robbers were arrested. The jury in the case of Doss Gallbraith, the alleged lyncher, who is on trial at Springfield, Mo., failed to agree and Gallbraith was discharged. The vote stood 10 for acquittal and two for conviction. It is understood that M. Edmond Rostand, M. Catille Mendes and other leading French poets and dramatists, are organizing a demonstration against the refusal of the council of the Legion of Honor to decorate Mme. Sarah Bernhardt. Piggott, Ark.—Suddenly becoming insane, Mrs. Frank Polsgrove, wife of a well known farmer of the St. Francis neighborhood, killed her husband and 4-year-old child and fatally wounded her other two children, a boy of 3 and a girl of 7. It is said that at least a million "vacationists" — Americans included, have left London during the last 30 days. Of the million it is safe to wager that at least 900,000 are in Scotland. Perhaps never before in its history have there ever been as many people on the soil of Scotland as there are today. Who would ever imagine that Mme. Melba, one of the reigning queens of song today, once went forth with a pail of paste in one hand, a huge paste brush in the other, and a roll of bills under her arm? Such a thing, however, actually happened in the early days of her career, when she was hungering for opportunities to sing in public. The new German submarine boat which was launched at Kiel the other day is provided with the Dequevillay submersion system. This enables the boat to disappear under water and reappear at the surface without diminishing speed, and renders it a matter of extreme difficulty for an enemy's artillery to bring their guns to bear on the attacking submarine. Never Knew of Bank Failure. Sylvester Hickley, president of the First National Bank of Chelsea, Mass., which closed its doors August 17. died Sunday, after an illness of several months. He passed away without having been advised of the failure of the bank. AID FOR THE SUFFERERS. Is Asked for in Proclamation by President Roosevelt. President Roosevelt has issued a proclamation appealing for aid for earthquake stricken Chile. The proclamation reads: "Proclamation: A dreadful calamity has befallen our sister republic of Chile in the destruction by earthquake of Valparaiso and other localities. We at this moment see the city of San Francisco struggling upward from the ruins in which a like catastrophe overwhelmed her last spring. We keep keenly in mind that half of the appreciation we then felt for the way in which the people of Europe, Asia and both Americas came forward with generous offers of assistance. In this time of woe of our sister republic, I ask that our people out of their abundance now strive to do another, as others last spring did to us. The National Red Cross association has already taken measures to collect any subscriptions that may be offered for this purpose, and I trust that there will be a general response. (Signed) THEODORE ROOSEVELT. "Oyster Bay, August 25, 1906." J. F. Sloane Murdered by His Own Son J. F. Sloane Murdered by His Own Son Spokane, Aug. 29.—Brutally murdered in his bedroom and his body hauled through the streets in an old wheelbarrow, to be dumped in an alley—that was the fate of James F. Sloane, a pioneer merchant and former member of the Sloane-Paine company. Sidney Sloane, a son of the murdered man, is now held at the police station. The body of the dead man shows that a cowardly murder had been committed. There were numberless gashes on the head, which appeared as though they had been inflicted with a hatnet. Young Sloane has confessed that he alone killed his father, but said it was done in the heat of passion, his father having attacked him when intoxicated. Young Sloane is only 17 years old. Chief of Police Waller believes the boy coolly planned the murder to secure the $500 which he believed his father had. The murder was procalby committed shortly after midnight, judging from the condition of the body when it was found. Mr. Sloane was fully dressed, but the pockets appeared to have been rified. This however, judging from the later turn of affairs, was merely a blind to turn aside suspicion. It is said that the boy and the father got into an altercation over money matters, and came to blows. The boy then grabbed an ax and beat and chopped the old man to death. Investigation of the premises revealed the ax and blood saturated rugs stored away under the porch and that new rugs had been laid down in place of those covered with blood. Instead of fleeing, young Sloane busied himself with covering up all traces of the murder and it was only the blood stains on the back porch that gave the police their clew. After slaying his father, the boy put the body in a wheelbarrow and carted it to the alley half a block away where he dumped it out, and returned to the house. Mr. Sloane was a native of New York state, a graduate of Yale college, in which at one time he held a chair as professor of chemistry. In later years Mr. Sloane became interested in mining and within the past few months had successfully financed a proposition near Mullan, Idaho, which he believed would make him and his sons wealthy. LATER REPORT. Young Sloane had wanted money. His father had refused to buy him a new suit of clothes this week. He determined that at any cost he would have the golden pieces that bring the luxuries of the fast life he is reported to have lived. He believed his father had $500 in his possession. He determined to have that money. He made his plans carefully, so he said at one time. Then again he said that he saw his father asleep in his room and the idea came to him suddenly. The boy declares his father was asleep in his chair in his room in their home. His head was bowed on his breast and the sleep was sound. It was nearly midnight and everything in the house was quiet. Now was the time to secure the money, then cover up the crime and no one would ever know. He crept down stairs, passed over to the yard of his neighbor and from the backyard he took an ax. Stealthily he crept up stairs. He opened the door. His father was still sleeping. The boy raised the ax above the man who was responsible for his being, and brought the weapon down upon his helpless victim's head. The body of the aged merchant fell in a heap on the rug. According to the boy's testimony there was no hesitancy then. He went through his father's pockets. He removed his money, $50 in all. He then wheeled the body to the alley. Gamble at Washington. D. C. It has been discovered that almost under the dome of the capitol at Washington a well equipped gambling resort is being operated beyond the control of the authorities. It is a huge houseboat in the Potomac river out of the jurisdiction of the District of Columbia, and also that of Maryland and Virginia. It runs full blast day and night, keno, roulette and crap shooting being the principal games. An effort will be made to oust the gamblers. All But Two Lines Are at Standstill— Men Want $3 per Day of Eight Hours—Mayor Schmitz Tried to Settle it—2000 Men Are Out—Crowds Take Things Happily. San Francisco, Aug. 27.—With the exception of the California and Geary street lines, street railway traffic in this city was suspended Sunday as the result of the strike of the conductors and motormen of the United Railways system. Although the California and Geary street lines were in operation their limited equipment was inadequate. The employees of these two lines will not be called out but they expect their employers to follow the lead of the larger company in any change that may be made in the wage schedule. This action of the carmen was taken in spite of the efforts of Mayor Schmitz during the past two days to avert the strike. The strike affects about 2000 men. A few men, sufficient to start the cars if word was received that the company would grant the demands, gathered around the car houses, but there was no disorder. A small sized riot occurred at Fillmore and Turk streets, which, however, had no direct connection with the strike of the carmen. The California and Geary street cable roads did their best to help out, but were fairly swamped with traffic and unable to make much of an impression on the crowds that gathered at their respective terminals and along the lines. The California street line operated but seven cars, all the company had left from the fire, and on account of having no headlights for the cars, closed down at dark. The Geary street road is better equipped than the California street line and is running tonight. The crowds that passed up and down Market street took the inconvenience and hardships of walking, in some instances a distance of two or three miles, very good naturedly, laughed, joked or jeered at some fat old fellow who had been invigored into the long walk to the ferry, or of necessity had to make it, stumbling over the rough cobblestones, cursing strikers and the United Railroads allike. Indications are that the strike on the United Railroads will be a long and bitterly fought contest. Later Report. In a bulletin made public Monday night, and which will be posted upon all the car barns of the United Railroads, the directors of the corporation urge that the striking employees return to work, promising that they will be treated liberally and justly as if they had not gone on strike. The bulletin is in the form of a communication direct to the employees and signed by President Patrick Calhoun. The men are notified that when they have returned to work the company will be prepared to consider a modification of the contract that exists between the union and the United Railroads. WEALTHY TRUST COMPANY FAILS WEALTHY TRUST COMPANY FAILS The Real Estate Trust company of Philadelphia has closed its doors. It has a capital and surplus of $2,900,000 and deposits of $7,500,000. It was established in 1885 and Frank K. Hipple was its president up to the time of his death last Friday. The company did a large business in call loans, having about $8,700,000 of such outstanding. CZAR GIVES MILLIONS OF ACRES OF LAND TO PEASANTS St. Petersburg, Aug. 28. - The distribution of crown appanages, the first part of the administration agrarian program by which it is hoped to win the peasantry to the support of the government at the comming elections, was put into effect today when aukase was published transferring the 4,500,000 acres of appanage lands mentioned in recent dispatches to the peasants' bank for distribution to the peasants. Shriners Will Race. Spokane people were shocked recently by the announcement that a deliberate plan has been made to fix one of the races at the Spokane Interstate fair this fall. This is the race which the Shriners will give on their day, which is Wednesday, September 26. The race is to be in automobiles, participated in by members of the order. E. E. Hutchinson is in charge, and it is said he has openly planned to fix the race. This will be one of the most interesting features of this year's fair. Many peculiar rules have been adopted for the event. If a Shriner who is in one of the machines which is not winning wishes to do so he can jump out of the motor car, make a dash for one in front and ride into victory in the leading machine, if he can catch it. These high Masons are planning for all manner of novelties and fun features on this day. DEADLY CARGO FOR CUBA Six Gatlings and 15,000 Rifles on the Mexico. Arms and ammunition for the Cuban government were shipped from New York last Saturday for Havana on the Ward line steamer Mexico. The steamer had stowed away in her hold 15,000 Remington repeating rifles, 800,000 rounds of ammunition and six Gatling rapid fire guns for the use of President Palma's forces. The shipment, it is said, would have been larger, but the vessel could carry no more. The steamer Kansas, which will sail Thursday, will carry 3,000,000 rounds of ammunition and 5000 Remington for the Cuban government. Report on Trade. R. G. Dun's report on trade is as follows: "Wall street provided the only important development in the business situation during the past week, prices of stocks rising within $2 a share of the high record established last January, while the general public became interested to an extent that lifted money rates for all periods to the legal maximum. Owing to a few exceptionally large undertakings in this city, the total value of all building permits issued in July was slightly smaller than a year ago, but outside of New York there was a heavy increase." LATE NEWS NOTES Representatives postoffice clerks from six of the principal cities of the west met in convention at Chicago last Monday and formed a national union under the auspices of the American Federation of Labor. The first and second federal grand juries at Chicago have returned indictments against the Standard Oil company before Judge Bethea in the United States circuit court. The indictments, which contain 6428 counts, are all in connection with the granting of rebates. Three Spanish ships captured by Admiral Dewey in Manila bay May 1, 1898, have been sold by the navy department for $103. They have been stripped of everything movable and are simply hulks practically useless for any purpose of the navy. The convention of the American Bar Association is in session at St. Paul this week. It is expected that between 500 and 600 attorneys will attend the sessions. An unknown man committed suicide at Coeur d'Alene last Monday. He shot himself. The Japanese government will open Dalny to the commerce of all nations after September 1. It is to be a free port. Dorothy Davenport of Pasco, aged 4 years, recently fell from a second story window in a hotel, a distance of 18 feet, and escaped death by falling on a hoarhound weed. She fell head first. Roswell, N. M.—J. S. Merzcham, traveling overland from Portales, discovered two men sitting upright in a wagon, dead, and four mules dead in the harness, near Kenna. The men have been identified as Victor and Thomas Simpson, brothers, who lived on farms near Eldida. They were killed by lightning when driving from Rowsell to their farms. It is said that China has placed heavy orders for artillery with the Jap anese factories. General von Liariliars, acting mili tary governor general of Warsaw, Russia was shot and killed last Monday afternoon while driving in a cab. The assassin escaped. DIAMOND THIEF CAUGHT. His Love for a Girl in Denver Proves His Undoing. Locked up at New York police headquarters is a romantic prisoner, Louis Mochorosky, a youth charged with the larceny of $5000 worth of diamonds several months ago. Mochorosky, who is about 17 years old, afforded the police of many states of this country a vain chase and then went to Europe. It is only the love for a girl in Denver, whom he ventured back to the United States to see, which led to his arrest. The boy was employed by Isaac Wolf, a jeweler in the Bowery. One day last spring Wolf missed a number of diamonds from his stock. Wolf remembered that the young clerk the evening before he had helped him place in a safe the diahonds, which had been displayed in the store window. The youth went to Russia, where his parents live. After a visit, he went to Germany. Fro mBerlin, Wolf avers, the boy wrote him, saying: "I took only my share of the jewelry." The Denver police were specially notified to keep a lookout for the missing clerk. About ten days ago Mochoresky returned to Denver and immediately went to the home of his sweetheart. He was arrested there. Silver Cup Donated. Prof. E. E. Elliott of the Washington State college at Pullman, has donated to the Spokane Interstate fair a solid silver cup to be awarded to the best herd of beef cattle exhibited at that fair, which opens September 24. The herd may be of any breed or age, but must consist of one male and four females and must be owned and exhibited by an amateur breeder. Dr. S. B. Nelson of the same school has donated a solid silver cup to be awarded to the winner of the best pair of mares and goldlings, or mare and goldling, hitched to vehicle. They must weigh at least 2800 pounds and there must be at least five entries. The pleasure of getting married is an incentive to divorce. The Plaindealer 'Phone Number is 727 1... Phone us your locals. Mrs. James Crump left last Friday for an extended visit to Portland, Oregon. The usual monthly Song Service at St James Church for some reason failed to materialize on last Sunday evening. B. F. Hooper is contemplating a trip in the mountains in the near future. Reports from the route over which the Rt. Rev. Bishop Grant is traveling indicates that he is experiencing the greatest of success as a lecturer. Harry Saulsbury has at last made his long announced departure for St. Paul, Minn. While here Harry made many friends, who 4% COMPOUNT TWICE A Savings Accounts Open 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, made the first deposit is received it will be entered turned 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 a UNION BANK COMPAN HELENA, = = 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 HELENA, = = MONTANA. "Trust no Future; howe'er pleasant! Let the Dead Past bury its dead! Act,—act in the living Present! Heart within and God o'erhead! Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime, And, departing, leave behind us Footprints on the sands of Time, Footprints that perhaps another, Sailing o'er Life's solemn main, A forborn and shipwrecked brother Seeing, shall take heart again." Mr. Arthur Palmer will commence on next week his long looked for vacation, which he will spend in hunting and fishing on the Mississippi. It is reported on excellent authority that John B. Reed of Helena and North Carolina will soon return with one of North Carolina's fair damnels as a helpmate. Mrs. Agnes Bash left the city last Tuesday for her home in Idaho. We trust that she will not meet up with the costly misfortune of again having her trunk sent around the Horn before recovering it. Who will make the first move for a proper observance of the American Emancipation Celebration on August the 22d. THE PLAINDEALER will be represented at the Western Press Association which will be held in Colorado Springs on Sept. 22d, by the Publisher. Joseph C. Brown, who has resided here for about a year, we are informed, has left for Canada. Pleasant Draper has taken charge of the Bath House, corner Main and State Sts. Mrs. Meeks and Henderson are visiting and attending the races at Butte this week having gone over there last Saturday. Harry Jacobs left for Butte, his old home for a short visit Wednesday. Quite a number of Helena people will visit Butte next week. The Household of Ruth met Tuesday evening. It is reported Mrs. Dorsey and H. J. Baker chaperoned a party to the Dam las Tuesday. Mrs. Chas. Lawson has been appointed our agent and correspondent at Havre; all matters of news or public interest handed to her will receive the attention of this office. She is also authorized to solicit and receive subscriptions. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Dorsey gave a party which made a trip to the Missouri River Dam last Tuesday, which is reported to have been quite an enjoyable affair. The party was made up of about seventeen of their friends. Berry Milton, who was a high flyer here for a few days, and dug into several of his friends for various amounts on the strength of waiting to cash a check for $635, suddenly departed, leaving his BANK BY MAIL victims sadder but wiser men. He however has been apprehended at Butte, and officer Bailey has gone over to bring him back. His prank may be of serious consequence to himself as well at his victims. It is reported that consternation reigned supreme in the lower strata of society last week, and that there really was an elopement. Andrew Green is again in the city, and prepared to do all jobs in his line,—that of plastering. Emmett Latty now has charge of Lloyd's Tailoring Department, and will be pleased to have his friends call and leave their work. NOTICE All our correspondents are especially requested to get their news items to this office not later than Thursday morning, to insure publication in current issue. (Concluded from first page) said the Movement sought unity,— "unity of the people who would work against the foes of Negro manhood." The meeting closed with the singing of the "Battle Hymn of the Republic," and "John Brown's Body," by the audience standing. Associated Press Dispatch Thus began the Niagara Movement's four days' session at the place where John Brown made his great and noble sacrifice for the slaves. All day Wednesday each train brought delegates and visitors until the ample dormitories of Storer College were filled. Ransom's Great Oration. Rev. R C. Ransom, Pastor of the Charles St. A. M. E. Church, Boston, Mass., was introduced by the Chairman as "Thunderer." His speech was a rare masterpiece of argument and exposition, a classic of effective and convincing oratory. The large audience applauded him to the echo, the applause frequently interrupting the speaker for several minutes. When he closed, the audience stood up in prolonged applause, and sang "John Brown's Body." Among many other things he said "God sent John Brown to Harper's Ferry to become a traitor to the government in order that he might be true to the slave." (Applause.) He declared the question must be settled by the colored people getting their right in the South. He declared the President, though voluminous on other subjects, had been absolutely silent on the question of the enforcement of the 15t amendment; while his Secretary of War has admitted the violation of the Constitution, he has recently openly condoned it, if not tactfully endorsed it. (Applause.) He expressed contempt for the sentiment that erects statues to Abolitionists while it allows those who fought to destroy the government to regain in the halls of Congress the victories they lost in the field of battle." Speaking of politics, he said: "It has been demonstrated repeatedly that a Republican President, a Republican Cabinet, and a Republican Congress will make the Negro's civil and political rights a matter of barter and trade to secure Democratic votes in the interest of the tariff schedules." CHURCH NOTICE. Preaching at St. James A. M. E. Church, Fifth Ave. and Hoback St at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. by the Pastor Everybody will remember the big Musical and Supper on Sept. 12th by the Ladies' Aid and the Church. This is the last entertainment this Conference year, and it will be, in a way, a windup Reception and Social. Come one and all! Sunday School at 2 p. m.; A. Marshall, Supt.; Carrie Dorsey, Chorister; Florence Anderson. Secretary; Jordan Allen, Pastor. All bring small Bibles to Church Sunday evening. The editor of THE PLAINDEALEK has been wined and dined so much by hospitable friends throughout the State of late, that we fear in the future we shall be compelled to throw up our hands, as we may become incapacitated for work. We shall not soon forget those perfect meals of Mrs. Lee Phillips' of Butte, also Mrs. Reeves, Mrs. Lawson of Havre, and the good old greens and bacon that we have a standing into with our good friend Brother H. W. Jones of Butte. Mrs. Will Irvin is visiting in Butte this week. Miss Mamie Walton, beginning Saturday, Sept. 1st., will open at her home, 109 Jefferson St., a Musical Studio, and is prepared to receive pupils Her terms are very reasonable. Pat. P. Smith. HORSESHOEING and BLACKSMITHING, 15 S. PARK AVE. Helena, Mont. Eugene Bourquin Dealer in Sawed and Split Wood and COAL. Yard, 437 W. Main St. Residence 370 Water St. 'Phone 632-F. Helena, Mont. GENTRAL BEER HALL AND RESTAURANT, Henry Rossman Proprietor. Telephone 136. 118 S. MAIN ST. Helena, Mont. MISS MAMIE WALTON. TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE. STUDIO 109 JEFFERSON ST. Terms Easy. NOTICE The Western Negro Press Association will hold its next Annual Meeting in the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado, on September 21 and 22, 1906. All newspapers west of the Mississippi are requested to send representatives. All business men are requested to participate in the meeting. This session will be one of the most important meetings ever held, and will be of very great importance to the race. Matters of importance to the race in the great West will be under consideration, and as we are nearing another presidential contest, it is important that we exchange views now. We urge that a large attendance be present at this meeting. W. H. DUNCAN President Colorado Springs, Colorado NICK CHILES Chairman Executive Committee Topeka, Kansas W. H. TWINE Secretary Muskogee, Indian Territory ADVERTISE in the Plaindealer. Choice Wines, Liquors and Cigars Phone 778. - 39 E. Broadway Butte, Mont. SILVER CITY CLUB Billiard and Pool Tables in Connection. All Appointments UP-TO-DATE. 38% 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 301 BUTTE, MONT. The Family Theatre, High Class Vaudeville; Change of Program Weekly. 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HELENA, MONT. Dorsey, Chorister, Florence Anderson, See'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 month at 14 12 S. Main St. H. J. Baker W. M.; G. M. Lee, S. W.; J. Harres, J W.; Chas. Ecton, Sec'y; W. C. Rose, Treas. Beethsheba 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, Treas. Mrs. C. C. Matthews, Sect.; Mrs. Jos, Clark, Con.; Mrs. J. Harrison, A. B; M. O. J. Arnett, W.; Chas. Johnson, S.; Mrs. L. 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 O 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, Warden; 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. Sadie Ford, M. N. G.; Mrs. Lucy Nicholson, P. M, N. G.; Mrs. Elanora Johnson, R. N. G.; Mrs. Carrie Johnson, N. G.; Mrs. Georgia 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 E.; J. H. Howard, K of R. and S.; D. Gordan, m at A.; Geo. Harrison, O. G.; W. C. Irvin, I. G.; A. Napper, Prelate. ---