Montana Plaindealer

THE MONTANA PLAINDEALER Vol. I. MONTANA PLAINDEALER Published Weekly by The Montana Plaindealer Company. J. B. BASS, . . . EDITOR. Subscription $2.00 per year, Strictly in Ad- dice. Advertising Rates on Application. Entered as second-class matter April 12, at the Post Office at Helena, Montana. Enter the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Press all Communications to The Montana Plaindealer, 19 South Main Street, Helena, Montana. PUBLICAN STATE TICKET Representative in Congress— CHAS. N. PRAY of Choteau County Asso. Justice of Supreme Court— HENRY C. SMITH of Lewis and Clark County Republican Legislative Ticket r Representatives— MOSES ROOT JOHN WENDEL E. D. WEED DR. C. B. MILLER LEON SHAW DR. G. H. BARBOUR J. H. FARMER The Way of the Transgressor is Hard We note that in the First Congressional District of Kansas that the former Judge of the District Court from Atchison has been named as the Prohibition Democratic Candidate for Congress against the peerless Charles Curtis Republican. Of course Curtis will be elected by more than 10,000 majority; but it is a long way from the leading judicial position of the District to a political nonentity, leading a forlorn and hopeless cause. But thereto hangs a tale,—in parallel to what we confidently believe will be the doom of the Hon Leon LaCroix, erstwhile County Attorney of Lewis and Clark County. As our meeting with Judge Webb of Kansas, and LaCroix of Montana in a journalistic way were very similar in character. Although he was Judge of the District Court, and a staunch Republican elected, and had a normal majority to figure on of more than 1,000 votes. We had the temerity to call upon him in the course of our travels, as publisher of the Topeka Call, and each a reception we got! About the same that LaCroix gave us, as publisher OF THE MONTANA PLAINDEALER. That was his inning; but we went back to the people for ours; we told them what a narrow, ingoted, and cheap man he was; we went to the records, backed up our assertions, and threw the searchlight of public opinion thereon, and the Judge woke up and asked for an armistice; he even called on the State Central Committee to come to his rescue, and call us off. He wired us, and visited our sanctum, 51 miles from his home; but we had kindled the fire, and it could not be put out, and while the entire Republican ticket was elected, he alone went down to ignominious defeat by a majority of more than 300. This is a matter of history and the poor old Judge is butting around now, catching on the tail of any old party in a futile attempt for political prestige. His case so far is an exact parallel to that of LaCroix's, and the two will drink the bitter drags of defeat, and the more so because administered by the great organ which has for its motto "Peace, Prosperity, and Union," the MONTANA PLAINDEALER. Last week there was such a demand for THE PLAINDEALER, notwithstanding the large number of extras we printed that we had only one left for filing purposes. All indications point to a triumphant endorsement of Roosevelt at the polls on November 6th. Voting for Democratic members the Legislature is a vote indirectly for one-eyed Tillman of South Carolina and Vardaman of Mississippi. Rev. Osborne who takes charge of St. James Church comes to this charge well recommended as a faithful and energetic churchman, having served in nearly all the foremost charges of the North Missouri Conference. We sincerely hope that with him at the helm, the Church will take on new life, and continue on its mission for the saving of souls, and the uplift of the race, and that all citizens who stand for progress and Christianity will lend a helping hand to the pastor in his undertaking. The attitude of some of the Republican candidates for local positions indicates that they do not care a rap as to the colored vote. Sure as the colored votes have nothing at stake they can say likewise to them. We note with sorrow the death of the Hon. G. C. Clemens of Topeka, Kan. His death is a distinct loss to not only Kansas, but the nation as well, he, aside from being one of the greatest legal forces in the country was at all times the friend of the humble and oppressed, in his death the colored race have lost a true and tried friend, as with him there was no pretense his friendship was sincere, knowing him personally as we do, and having been in his employ we can truthfully say that the oppressed of the land and especially the colored race have lost indeed a friend and advocate. J. Ralph Burton We have also had some experience along the line with the convicted senator of Kansas. We always found him narrow, bigoted, and strictly for Burton, others may reach out and assist a struggling people or enterprise, but not for Burton. He rode into the U. S. Senate, on the popularity, and astuteness of D. W. Mulvane, and when he gets this high position prostitutes it and humiliates his friends. But it is the same old story in the same old way, and when you meet a man who is in possession of those two attributes, narrowness, bigotry and cheapness, sooner or later he will strike his level as in the case of J. Ralph Burton. DEATH OF BISHOP ARNETT In the death of Bishop Arnett the race has lost one of its leading lights. He has set a living example of thrift and industry, the heights to which we may go. As a theologian, scholar, author and statesman he has at all times acquitted himself with honor and glory. We first met him at the Republican Convention in that memorable contest between T. B. Reed and Wm. McKinley for the presidency, and as everyone knows his election depended largely on the vote of the colored delegates to that Convention. The Bishop was one of McKinley's trusted Lieutenants; he always held the lamented President's esteem, and was one of his trusted advisers. In his death the race loses one of its brightest stars. Helena, Montana, Friday, October 19, 1906. M. B. Everybody knows Capt. J. M. Adamson, the popular candidate on the Republican Ticket for Constable. He is a staunch friend of the colored people, and they know it, and such men at all times can command their united support. SOWING THE WIND REAPS THE WHIRLMIND The Plaindealer had no more than said that some crime would be committed and someone else would in all probability be blamed than it happened; and it was fortunate that it was no more serious than the alleged robbery of some drunken Austrian. The FREE AND EASY REGIME breeds crime, and the only antidote is remove the cause, put the IDLERS AND LOAFERS TO WORK, and the danger of crime will be reduced to the minimum. Or SOWING the WIND we shall only reap a WHIRLWIND. On last Tuesday there was in the Independent a deliberate LIBEL, calculated to injure and prejudice the community against this publication, wherein they unequivocally made the statement that L. V. Graye was the proprietor of this journal. In our long experience as a newspaper man we have never been called upon, and, in fact, have never lived in a community which would tolerate such a lying, deceptive, and vile sheet to exist, and which does not hesitate to blacken the character of any citizen, and which can be likened unto the Evening News of Atlanta, which inspired the recent deplorable race war in that city. Not satisfied with crushing Graye anking his name odious in this community, they seek to connect him with one who has spent his life in the work of promoting the interests of a struggling race, and they would with the tongue of a liar and hypocrite injure and destroy his business if it were possible to do so. We have an abiding faith, however, that the broad-guaged, intelligent men of Montana will hesitate to accept as truth anything that emanates from this seducer of character, this sea vengerf, who, like the buzzards fight for carrion endeavorto ape Tillman, Vardaman, Dixon, et al, especially where a colored man is concerned. Demand Retraction or Will Seek Redress in Courts Copy of Communication Sent to Independent, Oct. 16, 1906 Hon. Jno. S. M, Neill, Proprietor Helena Independent Helena, Mont. Dear Sir: With near a score of years in the harness as a newspaper man (Continued on fourth page) of Washington Bee. The Associated Press dispatches from Atlanta, Ga., to the effect that dozens of colored citizens were killed and wounded, and but a few of the mob that attacked them. This report is false. There were at least twenty-six of the mob killed, and more would have been killed had the militia remained in. The colored man in the South is no coward, and the white mob is realizing the fact. The colored citizens of Georgia are no cowards, and if the Georgia people think so, furnish the colored with a sufficient number of guns and they will soon convince the nation. There is no use in hiding the fact, the colored man has got to fight when he is attacked without cause. All of this talk, "don't retaliate," is bosh. No man but a coward will remain silent and see his wife and children murdered by a mob. Why should we expect less from those innocent colored people in Georgia? It is asserted that the bad white and colored element in Georgia were the cause of the recent riot. If this be true, some of the so-called best white people in the city of Atlanta were seen leading the mob against innocent colored citizens. It is so strange that the good (?) white people of Atlanta, Ga., should order the editor of the Augusta Baptist to leave for the publication of an article that appeared six years ago and permit John Temple Graves to remain who, by his firebrand editorials incited the riot. Dr. White's son in his absence six years ago published an excerpt from The Washington Bee. This excerpt justified a young man for defending himself from the attack of two young white roughs who assaulted him and his colored lady whom he was escorting. Dr. White of the Augusta Baptist was ordered at that time to leave the city of Augusta but when he explained that he knew nothing about the article, and was not present when it was published, the crackers of Augusta accepted the explanation and permitted him to remain. Now, because some persons had visions that a few colored men had attempted to assault several white women of Atlanta. No greater falsehood could have been circulated by the vile pen of John Temple Graves. He telegraphed the lie to the Washington Post of this city, which, no doubt, had been prepared several weeks before its publication. It didn't have the effect that Graves thought it would have upon the minds of it would have upon the minds of the good and sensible white people in the North. The result of the whole business was, the white mob started a riot, and before it was Oct. 26th. Every colored voter in ended twenty-six white crackers Helena is urgently requested to be were killed. Washington Bec. (Continued on fourth page) the good and sensible white people in the North. The result of the whole business was, the white mol started a riot, and before it was ended twenty-six white crackers were killed. Washington Bee. YOU GAN FURNISH YOUR HOME COMPLETE For Half the Money Required at other stores if you will come to our Se partment for your Furniture, Carpets, Stoves Furnishings. This Department is not filled junk, but clean fresh goods that have been us and are practically as good as new Arthur P. Curr 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. Political Snapshots T. W. Richardson, the Republican candidate for the four-year term as County Commissioner, is a clean-cut and broad-gauged man whom all our people can support. He is a successful business man, and if elected to this important position he will discharge the duties thereto in a highly creditable and able manner, and recognize all regardless of party, class, or race. He believes in enterprises conducted by our people, and does not hesitate to encourage them. We advise all of our people to keep their minds on Richardson, and give him their undivided support. The people of Lewis and Clark County, regardless of party, may well congratulate themselves on having so excellent a citizen and capable business man as Mr. J. H. Carmichael for the important position of one of the three County Commissioners. He is a stalwart Republican, and stands for the right and a square deal for all. He is a pleasant and affable gentleman to meet, and not one of those who have one way to meet you during a campaign, and another way at other times, but the same man all the year around, so the people of Lewis and Clark County will make no mistake in voting for J. H. Carmichael for County Commissioner. One of the most genial public officials which we have ever met is the present Coroner, S. S. Bennett. He has so faithfully filled that position that the people think of no other, and everybody will of course support him for a reelection, and when the votes are counted we predict his election by an increased majority. Some of our supposed Republican friends, who by their actions are loathe to patronize this journal, should be equally as loathe, and with as much precaution admonish the colored voters against supporting them. Last week we spoke of Miss Maggie V. Smith's running qualities, and for the same our Republicanism has been challenged. We did not conceive that the test of Republicanism was for County Superintendent, although we have spoken well of her; why shouldn't we? Ever since THE PLAINDEALER was born she has always and at all times been a consistent friend to this publication and a liberal patron. She takes a great interest in the progress of our race, and in all matters for the uplift of our people Miss Smith has been present to aid and assist. We appreciate the same, and the highest compliment we could pay ourselves or the race with which our destiny is linked forever is to say a kind word complimentary, if you please, just a word. There will be a Grand Smoker and Entertainment at the Manhattan Club Rooms, Friday evening, Oct. 26th. Every colored voter in Helena is urgently requested to be (Continued on fourth page) YOUR HOME COMPLETE the Money will come to our Second Hand Deer, Carpets, Stoves and House artment is not filled with old ids that have been used slightly ly as good as new. S. Curtin, --- No. 32. 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. Robert W. Satterfield, the cartoonist, will be married at St Louis October 16 to Miss Marie Wing Gordon. The American armored cruisers, Maryland and Pennsylvania, have entered the Suez canal bound southward. Gustaf Roscher, age 67, and his wife, 10 years younger, were found dead in bed recently at Chicago with the gas turned on. Mary Bowan, accused of embezzling $7,000 from the money order department of the Oakland, Cal., postoffice, was found not guilty. The defense was insanity. By an explosion of a converter in the plant of the Illinois Steel company at South Chicago about 20 workmen were badly burned, two of them so seriously that it is believed they will die. The new million dollar beet sugar factory of the United States Sugar & Land company at Garden City, Kan. is now in operation. Chanting hymns until the entire jail re-echoed with his powerful voice, Daniel Francis, the negro evangelist, convicted of the murder of his wife, and the family friend, Mrs. Dora Scroggs, was led to the scaffold in Chicago. President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor has taken the stump in a tour of a dozen states for the purpose of opposing anti-labor Congressional nominees and urging the union men to support their opponents. The attorney general has prepared an opinion holding that the general eight-hour law applies to work in connection with the irrigation reclamation service. George Anderson, a workman engaged in clearing land at Central park, near Vancouver, B. C., was killed by a blast recently. The "bad men" are getting so bad at San Francisco that a vigilance committee is in charge of matters. A cigar stump left in the window of an opera house started a fire Saturday which destroyed the business section of Bristol, Iowa. Secretary Hitchcock says that as soon as the renegade Uintah Ute Indians, who are now in Wyoming, reach the Crow Indian reservation the department of the interior will see that they return to their reservation in Utah, even if troops have to accompany them. The Pope received Saturday at the vatican and declares he is in better health. G. W. Campbell cut his wife's throat from ear to ear and committed suicide in the same way at a hotel in Tuelpo. Miss. The Southern California Veterinary association has declared war on bewhiskered dairymen. If it has its way, caretakers, milkers and milk deliverers in this country will have to go clean shaven. Hendrickson and Thornton, the escaped desperados of the Tanana district, Alaska, were captured near Nation City, below Eagle, not far from where they escaped from the steamer Lavelle Young, while en route to Seattle. Dissatisfied with the exciting conditions in their country, Gautemalar political refugees have applied to President Roosevelt to bring about annexation of that republic to the United States. The Salvation Army has rented John Alexander Dowie's Custom road tabernacle in London, for years his European headquarters, and will convert it into a salvation hall. Owing, it is alleged, to unpromising investments, the Ontario bank in Toronto, Ont., is in difficulties, and arrangements have been made whereby its assets and good will have been taken over by the Bank of Montreal. The strike at Lodz, Russia, still continues and the police are unable to check the disturbances which are occurring hourly. Street rioting is constantly being waged. Omaha—Count John A. Creighton, one of the founders of Creigthon university has deeded to that institution two buildings in the wholsale district worth about $500,000. They are leased for a long term of years, and will pay the university about 5 per cent net on the investment. It is reported that James A. Dale, keeper of a boarding house at Carmi, B. C., has killed two men and wounded a third. Mrs. Jefferson Davis, widow of the president of the confederate states, is dying of pneumonia at the Hotel Majestic in New York city. The struggle now on between capital and labor in Oakland, Cal., is the most serious that city has ever known. Plans for a 11 story building for August Paulsen, the wealthy mining man of Wallace, Idaho, to be erected at the southeast corner of Riverside avenue and Stevens street in Spokane are being prepared, and work will begin the first of the coming year on tearing down the Marion block, which now occupies the site. The new building will cost about $500,000, and will contain 250 offices and several stores. A CLIQUE COMBATS KAISER. Hohenlohe Memoirs Intended to Sow Discontent Germany is beginning to understand the kaiser's fury at the publication of the "Hohenlohe memoirs." The public was at first surprised at the monarch's anger, taking the view that the work reflected decided credit on him. The appearance of further details of Wilhelm's dealings with Bismarck and especially the quotation of his threat to imprison the "iron Chancellor" in the fortress of Spandau, has wrought a wonderful change in the trend of thought. Political experts are beginning to conjecture that the real purpose of the publication of objectionable chapters in the fatherland's immost history is to undermine the kaiser's influence and put an end to the autocracy. On no other ground can the younger Hohenlohe's action be explained. The incident may be truly described as the sensation of the decade in Germany. It has been an open secret in court circles for some time that the kaiser is being combated by a powerful political clique. It includes a brilliant array of princes, grand dukes, generals, admirals and editors, who, working together, have managed to sow the seeds of discontent in all classes with vilhelm's methods of government. It is said that the kaiser had these "pessimists" in mind when, in his Breslau speech in September, he advised them to get out and stay out of Germany. HORRIBLE MURDER AT SPOKANE HORRIBLE MURDER AT SPOKANE Spokane, Wash., Oct. 16. — Reno Hutchinson, the newly appointed general secretary of the Y. M. C. A., was murdered at the northeast corner of Seventh avenue and Howard street at 7:55 o'clock Monday night. The motive for and the doer of the crime is unknown. Mr. Hutchinson was married to Miss Virginia Spencer, one of the best known singers in Portland, in December, 1904. They have a baby six months old. Mrs. Hutchinson's parents also live in Portland and she has passed practically all of her lifetime in Portland. While at the University of California Mr. Hutchinson was one of the most popular students in the university. He was general manager of athletics for the university and made athletics a success at the university and was also secretary of the university Y. M. C. A. He was prominent in two or three different college societies. TAFT AND FUNSTON DEPART They Have Left Cuba and Governor Magoon Is Now at the Helm. Havana.—With the departure for the United States of Secretary Taft, and the full assumption of reins of government by Mr. Magoon, the new administration in the island republic can be said to be well started. The proclamation by the new governor was well received generally by the residents of Havana, and it now seems certain that there will be no further disturbances. "Governor Magoon struck a very popular chord when in his proclamation he declared that he would do all in his power to "preserve Cuban independence, protect life and property and bring about the restoration of the ordinary method of government under the provisions of the Cuban constitution." LATE NEWS NOTES The Fulton (Ga.) county grand jury returned indictments against 20 white men charging them with rioting in Atlanta on September 22. Arrangements are being made for a visit by King Haakon of Norway to the Pope. Frank S. Jackson, assistant attorney general, will file criminal proceedings against the International, Harvester company in the supreme court because of alleged violations of the Kansas anti-trust law. Mrs. Mary Grummio stated upon her path in court in Chicago that Charles A. Plamondon was paid $50,000 to marry. She is a witness in the famous contest over the will of the late Dean Thomas Mackin, formerly rector of St. Joseph's church, Rock Island, Ill. Charging that the Rev Pickard of the Methodist church at Warrenville Ohio, has fled with money and valuables belonging to members of his congregation, the Dupage county auiorthites have sent out warnings asking the arrest of the missing clergyman. He is thought to have gone to Washington or Oregon. A headon collision between a passenger train and a freight on the Great Northern near Lupier, Montana late Sunday night, resulted in three persons being killed, and several injured. The dead are: Engineer Lee and Fireman Kin and a student fireman, all of the freight crew. Burglar recently visited Newport, Wash., and robbed the postoffice and several stores, but secured little for their trouble. The grand encampment of the Independent Order Odd Fellows of the state of Idaho met in Coeur d'Alene city this week W. H. Williams of Grangeville was elected grand high priest. More than 450 persons attended a public reception for the visitors. It is reported that 400 delegates to the three branches of the I. O. O. F. were present. Men change their minds when they are alone. CUBAN LIBERALS HOLD BIG MEETING Havana—The liberals held the greatest political meeting ever witnessed in Cuba last Monday night. Six thousand people crowded into the building, and an overflow meeting outside was attended by 2000 more. The tenor of the speeches was that what the American government had done in Cuba had no parallel in the world. Cuba should in every way follow the example of the United States and thus reach a position of independence and prosperity so that, in the course of time, except for the difference in language and government, Cuba and the United States would be one. An appeal was made for a peaceful and united republic and the burying of all fractional differences. It was declared that the revolution had not been brought on by the liberal party. It was stated that if Palma was again chosen president in a fair election the liberals would sustain him. Governor Magoon is considering the appointment of another commission on new laws, another on civil service and a third to hear the claims for damages arising from the insurrection. The commission on laws probably will be composed equally of Americans and Cubans. The proposed civil service commission will consist of three Americans from the department at Washington and six Cubans. It will consider the laws and practices hitherto followed in Cuba, based in part, but not necessity wholly, on American practices. Whatever Americans it may be necessary to employ will be selected from among the civil service employees at Washington. The claims commission doubtless will be entirely composed of American army officers, but there may be also some officers of the Cuban rural guards. The distribution of American troops throughout the island is proceeding gradually. Crocker Wins His Suit London—The lawyers representing the Amalgamated Press publishers of the London Magazine, against which Richard Crocker brought suit for damages, on the ground of defamatory statements made in an article headed "Tammany in England," in which Mr. Crocker was charged with having used his office as chief of Tammany hall for the purpose of financial profit, say that the case has been amicably settled out of court. It was added that counsel was not at present permitted to announce the terms of settlement. It is learned, however, that the terms include the publication in the next London Magazine of a full withdrawal of the statements complained of and an apology and probably a statement that the series of offending articles will be discontinued, as the defendants have undertaken to make no further personal references to Mr. Crocker therein. The defendants also pay Mr. Crocker's costs. 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Help it perform its mission. WASHINGTON ITEMS A team of horses attached to a hearse ran away in Seattle Saturday afternoon while drawing the body of Alfred Christiansen. Ben McAlpine, the driver of the hearse, was thrown from the seat but the casket remained in the hearse and was not injured. A new hearse was obtained and proceeded to the cemetery. Land Commissioner E. W. Ross has rejected the application of the Lewism-Clarkston company for a right of way for a pole line for electric transmission across state lands, holding that under no existing law is the state board or commission authorized to make such a grant. The town council of Tumwater, Wash., has fixed the levy for municipal purposes at 3 mills. Safes in the Wells-Fargo and Northern Pacific joint office at Tacoma were forced by robbers recently and money taken from each. The body of a murdered women was recovered from the Chehalis river near Aberdeen. In the two years ending September 30, 1906, the receipts of the state treasurer's office were $8,827,503.91, and the disbursements were $8,669,000.96. There is a chance that the railroad rates for the state of Washington may be reduced. Spokane's tax levy is 5 millis less than last year. The Everett council has rejuvenated the old curfew ordinance and young people must keep off the streets after $ p.m. IDAHO NOTES. Three sales of state lands in southern Idaho are scheduled for the near future. The first of these is a tract of about 2000 acres in Blaire county. The sale is to be held at Halley November 2. The land is appraised at from $10 to $35 per acre. The second sale will be held at Idaho City November 16, when about 1500 acres of land in Boise county, appraised at from $10 to $15, will be offered. On November 20 about 2700 acres of land in Owyhee county, appraised at from $10 to $12.50 per acre, will be offered for sale at Caldwell, which is the most convenient place for bidders. The land lies across the Snake river in a southerly direction from Caldwell "Sam" Lewis, who declares he is a distant relative of the noted Lewis who passed through this country in company with Captain Merriweather Clark more than 100 years ago, and after whom Lewiston is named. Clarkston getting its name from Captain Clark, was in Lewiston recently proving up on a homestead. Mr. Lewis is 39 years of age. Sol Monico, an Italian, was crushed beneath several tons of earth at Co-cololla recently. The safe of the Indian agency at Pert Lapwal was blown open recently and several hundred dollars taken. The authorities have no clue to the perpetrators. The Northwestern is the name under which the Union Pacific recently incorporated in Oregon, for the purpose of building a line from Weiser, Idaho, down the Snake river to Lewiston, where it will connect with the Lewiston-Riparia cutoff being built jointly by the O. R. & N. and Northern Pacific, thus affording a water grade from Weiser to the sea. It will run between the town of Huntington, in Baker county, Oregon, and the first crossing of Snake river east of said town of Huntington, at or near a place called Nagle, and extending thence in a general northerly direction along or near the Snake river, to a point at or near the town of Lewiston. At the second annual convention of the Idaho Bankers' association in Coeur d'Alene the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, A. B. Moss of Payette; vice president, F. W. Kettenbach of Lewiston; secretary, A. K. Steunenberg of Caldwell; treasurer, M. B. Gwinn of Glenn Ferry. The next meeting will be held at Bolse. MONTANA NEWS. L. E. VanPelt of Madison Mills, O. and Avery Moore of Glenn, Mich., were instantly killed recently in the collapse of a trestle near Livingston on the Northern Pacific railroad on which they were working. A large rock falling from the side of a fill struck the trestle, causing it to collapse. The actual manufacture of sugar began at the big factory at Billings, Mont., on October 15. Acting under instructions from the office in Billings, almost every grower in the valley has begun the work of harvesting his beets. It is authentically stated that the crop of this season will reach about 70,000 tons, which will fall considerably short of the factory capacity, which is 130,000 tons. The reunion of the United Confederates of the Northwest was held in Townsend Friday. Paul ... Fusz, of Philadelphia was elected department commander for ensuing year. Horses are scarce in Montana and prices have increased materially over what they were a year ago. hundreds of head have been shipped out of the state this year and there are not enough of the right kind left to supply the demand. Members of the grand lodge of Odd Pellows and of the grand encampment are at Helena, the occasion being the annual meetings of both these bodies of the order. Alfred Alkire, alias Charles Brown, who escaped from the Lewistown jail some time ago, has been reearrested. He was with a woman and was headed for Park county when captured. James P. Porter, acting in behalf of the Missouri River Power company, has secured agreements with landowners for the irrigation of 16,000 acres in the Prickly Pear valley adjacent to Helena, and the company will now proceed at once to the construction of the pumping station and ditches which will provide all the water needed for about 20,000 acres. The people of Marysville are greatly interested in the outcome of the litigation between the Montana company, limited, and the St. Louis Mining and Milling company, over the "compromise strip" which has been before the courts several years. It is known that once out of the courts active operations will begin on the ground in dispute and work given to many men. Wins Bride with Millions Bridgeport, Conn.-At Elmhelm villa, the summer residence of Edward T. Bedford, the Standard Oil mili- aire, Miss May Bedford, daughter of the wealthy magnate, became the bride of Lieutenant Johannes Schoitt Saturday afternoon. Soldiers' Mail to Havana Brigadier General Bell, commanding the troops in Cuba, requests that all mail intended for soldiers now on duty in Cuba be addressed to Havana. Cubs from which place the military authorities will distribute it. Gen. Stoessel Is to Retire St. Petersburg—An imperial order giving notice of the retirement of Leutenant General Stoessel on the ground of ill health has appeared. BRITISH STEAMER HANKOW IS BURNED AT HONG KONG. Over 2000 Aboard—Chinese Passengers Suffered Most—European Passengers and Crew Escaped—Valuable Cargo a Total Loss—Only Shell and Hull Remain—Origin Unknown. Hong Kong, Oct. 15.—The British steamer Hankow was burned Sunday morning while lying alongside her wharf. Hundreds of Chinese passengers were burned to death, and a valuable cargo was destroyed. All the European passengers and crew were saved. The steamer Hankow, with 2000 Chinese passengers, men, women and children, and seven Europeans and a cargo including 3700 bales of mattings, 50 bales of raw silk and 400 bales of waste silk, arrived from Canton and was shortly afterward moored at the wharf. Her chief officer reported to Captain Branch that the ship was afire. The captain then directed the chief engineer to turn on the water through the fire hose. This was impossible for the reason that within five minutes after the alarm was given the Hankow was ablaze fore and aft. Captain Branch then awakened the European passengers, who rushed down the gangway, the ladies in their nightclothes. The crew was compelled to leave the ship, which by this time was a veritable furnace. The Chinese steerage passengers were thrown into a frightful panic. Horrifying shrieks and cries to save their lives were heard, but escape was impossible owing to the inflammable nature of the cargo. Hundreds were burned to death and many others jumped into the harbor and were drowned. Responding to signals the British cruiser Flora and the naval dockyard dispatched contingents of engines and assistance. The land and floating bridges of firemen made herculean efforts to extinguish the flames, which leaped to a height of over 60 feet. After four hours the fire was brought under control, at which time only the shell and hull of the Hankow remained. There are many theories as to the cause of the fire. The first is that it was caused by the overturning of a lantern by a Chinese boarding house runner, who came aboard seeking customers. The second is that an opium smoker accidentally set fire to matting, the third is that it was caused by the crossing of electric wires. A fourth theory and one that is considered the most probable is that the fire was incendiary and was an outgrowth of a boycott against British river boats. The steamer Hankow was owned by the China Navigation company of London, and was built in Glasgow in 1876. The vessel was constructed of iron, her dimensions being length. 308.5; beam. 42.3; depth. 15.2 feet. She registered 3073 tons gross. TWO STEAMERS COLLIDE One Man Was Drowned and One Missing. Tivoli, N. Y.—One man was drowned, one is missing and six were injured in a collision between the steamers Adirondack and Saratoga on the Hudson river in a fog. The dead man is Clarence Sherman, on the Saratoga; the missing George E. Norton, clerk on the Adirondack. Five hundred passengers or the two vessels underwent thrilling experiences. Thousands of dollars worth of damage was done. Pays Biggest Duty. One of the largest amounts paid in customs duty at New York port in several years on articles fully declared and brought in by an individual was paid by Mrs. Collins P. Huntington, when she arrived recently. She declared merchandise worth $32,000 bought in Europe, of which $27,000 represented two articles of jewelry. The duty amounted to about $20,000. Mrs. Huntington holds the record for paying the largest cash amount of duty on declared articles ever handed over to the government officials on the dock. It was $32,000 in 1901. Richest Woman Marries Berlin—Miss Bertha Krupp was married on Monday to Lejeanant Gustav von Bohlen und Halbach. She has possessions valued somewhere beyond a hundred million dollars and a position in Germany that is more than that of the richest subject. The institution she owns is almost a department of the government, supplying as it does the artillery for the German army, all the armor, and guns for the navy and some of the ships. Gov. Folk's Idea Farmington, Mo.—Governor Polk who is known to oppose the government ownership of railroads, came out Saturday in advocacy of a policy of more stringent government supervision. The governor favors a government control similar to the present control of national banks by the federal government. $15,000,000 for Charity London—Saturday the widow of the late Samuel Lewis Hill died, necessitating distribution of the estate, which according to the will leaves $15,000,000 to charitable institutions Brave Oakland Motorman Attaching Bandit and Dies. Oakland, Cal., Oct. 15.—Two men were murdered early Sunday morning near the Sixteenth street depot by a highwayman. While waiting for a local train Conductor Samuels and Motorman J. M. Tenny were waiting inside their car in a Sixteenth street car. Samuels had his night's receipts spread out before him, counting them. A medium sized man with a handkerchief tied over the lower part of his face entered Samuels and Tenny's car carrying Motorman Tenny rushed for the bandit and struck him over the head with his controller. The robber fired, the shot taking effect in Tenny's breast, continuing to discharge his revolver the robber retreated through the door and escaped in the darkness. Two hours later Tenny died from his wounds. While searching for the robber, the dead body of William P. Trubody, night witchman for Holbrook, Merrill & Stetson, corner Wood and sixteenth streets, was found outside the warehouse by the police with a bullet hole over the heart. Trubody was found with his pistol by his side, a block from here the robber boarded the streetcar. He evidently had been arrested by the shooting that killed Motorman Tenny and was killed when he tried to stop the fleeing highway man. HE PRAYS; SHE BREAKS NECK Wife Stumbles Over Her Kneeling Husband. From Waukomiss, Okla., comes the report that Mrs. Philip Sproutz is dead from a broken neck and her baby daughter is so badly injured that it may not recover as the result of her stumbling over her husband as he was kneeling in prayer. Mr. and Mrs. Sproutz had spent the evening with friends. Returning home they prepared to retire, the husband going first to their sleeping room. While passing through the dark room with the baby in her arms, Mrs. Sproutz stumbled over her husband's feet and in trying to save the baby from injury struck her head against the washstand, breaking her neck and dying instantly. The child feel from her arms to the floor. TWELVE-INCH GUN IS TESTED. Projectile of 1000 Pounds Is Carried Distance of Ten Miles. The official test of the 12-inch guns at Fort Stark, Newcastle, was held recently and was entirely satisfactory. Each of the 12 guns was tested with a one-half, three-quarters and full charge, 570 pounds of powder being used for the last, the projectile weighing 1000 pounds. The guns at the elevation today carried to a point beyond the Isle of Shoals, a distance of 10 miles. SPORTING NEWS. Cambridge, Mass., Oct. 13. — The Harvard football team defeated the Massachusetts Great Eleven today, 21 to 0. Cliff Blankenship, the crack catcher of the Seattle club in the Pacific Coast league, may be the manager of the Spokane team in the Pacific Northwest league next season. The Mike Schreck-Marvin Hart boxing contest schedule has been declared off. Before an immense audience at the opera house in Seattle Dr. B. F. Roller of Seattle and Frank Gotch, the heavyweight champion of America, wrestled or 60 minutes in a handicap match without a fall. Gotch had to throw twice or lose the match. Miss Harriet S. Curtis, of Essex Country club, won the woman's national golf championship flatch at West Newton, Mass. She defeated Miss Mollie B. Adams, of Woolston club, two up and one to play. In a recent game between Philadelphia and Washington Rube Waddell made three new pitching records for himself. He accumulated 16 strikeouts, made eight of them successive, and struck out every man on the other team before he got through with them. Mimoru Fujifi, a student in the Imperial University of Toayo, performed the following feats: Ran 100 meters (109 yards plus) in 9 24-100 seconds, electrical timing, and pole vaulted 12 feet 7-100 inches. The first football game of the season was played at Moscow Saturday afternoon, Idaho defeating the Spokane Amateur Athletic club 10 to 5. The Washington State college won its first game of the season Saturday from Blair Business college of Spokane by the score of 11 to 0. The practice game between the Spokane high school and Whitman college teams at Walla Walla resulted in a victory for the missionaries by the score of 16 to 0. Murdered Whole Family Newport, Tenn.—Chalburn Mintoch age 31, one of the most prominent farmers in this neighborhood. Saturday murdered his wife and four children, fatally injured two other children and committed suicide. Mintoch went sud- denly insane. The crimes were com- mitted with an ax, the crazed man braining his wife and the children. Government Will Assist For the guidance of the great number of people from humid regions who settle on the immense areas of western lands opened to settlement, the department of agriculture has issued a report on "Practical information for beginners in irrigation." Have You an Extra Room to Heat? There need not be a cold room in the house if you own a PERFECTION Oil Heater. This is an oil heater that gives satisfaction wherever used. Produces intense heat without smoke or smell because it is equipped with smokeless device—no trouble, no danger. Easily carried around from room to room. You cannot turn the wick too high or too low. 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Paris, Oct. 15.—The first real riotous demonstration in France since the riots of May last took place at the Longchamps race course Sunday and as a result fighting lasted for over four hours between the authorities and a mob of frantic people and more than one hundred persons were injured, severally fatally. There was an enormous crowd at the race course Sunday when the racing began. It was a crowd typical of Parisian life. The program comprised six races and the first two passed off without incident. There were nine starters in the free handicap, the next event, and four, including the favorite, were practically left at the post. The favorite was not able to get through until near the finish line, when he came with a great rush, but did not quite get up. Most of the crowd thought the favorite won and when an outsider was posted as the actual purse gatherer the crowd went crazy. They invaded the course, tore down the judges' stand, and were it not for the fact that the police acted promptly and surrounded the officials, it is likely that some one would have been killed. One man knocked down the jockey on the favorite and kicked him in the head, badly injuring him. The infuriated mob then charged upon the paddock and enclosure and tore them down, breaking everything they could. While doing this a gang of the famous "Guerrillas of Paris," who congregated at the track, made an assault on the place where the mutuals are sold, and although the men in charge tried in every way to protect their money they failed and the crowd succeeded in getting away with $60,000. The police on duty could do nothing to check the mob and they called upon the firemen to aid them. Although the latter sent several streams of water into the faces of the rioters they were useless and finally the mounted police, who had been hurriedly summoned, arrived and charged the crowd. They also used their revolvers freely, but fired for the most part over the heads of the crowd or into the ground. After several hours of fighting the crowd was eventually dispersed, but not until after many heads had been broken. Sixty arrests were made and the race meeting had to be abandoned. The scene when the crowd sacked the betting ring was indescribable, and men, women and children fought for the gold and notes that were dropped by the first gang of thieves in their rush to escape with their booty. MINING NEWS. The effects of the strike of the coal miners of the Crow's Nest Pass Coal company is beginning to be felt in the reduction of shipment which last week were the lowest in a year. The Trail smelter has notified the Le Roi company that it will receive no more ore from the Le Roi and the smelting plant at Trail will close down. It is announced that a New York syndicate has closed a deal for the purchase of the Maple Leaf property in Franklin camp, B. C., the consideration in money being $125,000, of which sum $5000 is paid down. Native copper has been found in the Iconoclast mine, about one and one-half miles north of Keller, Wash. The mine is being worked by Tacoma people under the management of Alexander Macmasters. In the Coeur dAlenes. It is rumored in Wallace that Heinze is negotiating for the purchase of the Alameda mine, which is on the divide between Burke and Nine Mile creek. The Wonderful Mining company has filed articles of incorporation at Wallace. Ore has been found in the 100-foot ledge of the E. E. Mining company on Pine creek. A contract has been signed whereby all of the ore from the Hercules mine is to go to the Selby smelters at San Francisco, save 200 tons monthly, which is under contract to the American Metal company for a period of seven years. The Selby company guarantees a freight rate of $7 a ton. A 900 foot spur is to be built from the O. R. & N. tracks at Burke to the Hercules ore bins in Gorge gulch. A miner named Craig sustained a fractured leg in the Standard mine at Mace, Idaho, recently. Root's Remembrance Washington. At a recent cabinet meeting Secretary Root produced for the inspection of his colleagues a plate of virgin Peruvian gold which was presented to him on his recent South American tour. The plate bears the coat of arms of Peru. A severe hurricane in Port Limon, Costa Rica, has caused a quarter of a ton dollars' damage to rubber and ana crops, besides other property damage. CONTAGIOUS BLOOD POISON HUMILIATING-VILE-DESTRUCTIVE The very name. Contagious Blood Poison, suggests contamination and dread. It is the worst disease the world has ever known; responsible for more unhappiness and sorrow than all others combined. Nobody knows anything about the origin of this loathsome trouble, but as far back as history goes it has been regarded the greatest curse of mankind. No part of the body is beyond the reach of this powerful poison. 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Fresh allegations of the existence of slavery in southern Florida, below Tampa, have been made to the department of justice, and it is alleged that hundreds of men in the state, both white and negroes, are held in virtual slavery. It is declared that those responsible for this condition of affairs are mostly northern men and companies engaged in turpentine and lumber business and in mining phosphate rock. It is further alleged that the sheriffs in various counties in Florida are said to be parties to the enslaving of negroes. The department's informant, who is a woman, is to have an interview with Attorney General Moody, after which the department will decide on the course it will pursue. Boy Convicted of Murder. Wille Helm was found guilty of murder in the first degree and recommended to life imprisonment for the killing of W. J. Hayes and wife on October 30 last. His brother, Elmer Helm, was tried last June for the same murder and was sentenced to be hanged. Elmer is 20 years old and Willie is 18. JOUS BLOOD BLEING-VILE-DESIGN Jous Blood Poison, suggests containment known; responsible for more than knows anything about the one it has been regarded the greatest beyond the reach of this powerful virus of Contagious Blood Poison, indicating symptoms begin to appear with the vilest and most destructive sore or ulcer, so insignificant while the skin glands of the mouth ulcerate, out, and often copper-colored sores. At to the ravaon; if it is not its nerves, extreme cases the brain, pro-No other dismany an inno-ided by using the clothing, by kiss of affection. In matter how the disease is con-that accompany the vile disorder commonly used in the treatment the disease—they merely make for awhile, but the treacherous when these minerals are left off the stem has been weakened and damaged is but one certain, reliable cure. vegetable blood purifier. 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I took allied blood remedy, but they did not disease, and had no effect whatever, I for it seemed that I would never be vice of a friend I then took S. S. and I continued the medicine, and it oured W. R. NEWMAN. Hamlet, N. C. contracted, the sufferer feels the out of Contagious Blood Poison, ask it in the system. All ex- poison is at work on the internal the disease returns worse than agged by the strong action of the e for Contagious Blood Poison, attacks the disease in the right out every particle of the poison. parts of the body, tones up the permanently. is under the influence of S. S. S. from the blood and the sufferer scored to health. S. S. S. is not it is a success. It has cured es of Contagious Blood Poison, had given the Mercury and t, Hot Springs, etc., a thor- had almost despaired of ever n. S. S. S. is made entirely and barks, and does not in- in the least. We offer a mineral of any kind. If you out of your blood with S. S. S. book with instructions for self- write. COMPANY, ATLANTA, GA. W. L. DOUGLAS $3.50 & $3.00 Shoes BEST IN THE WORLD W.L.Douglas $4 Gift Edge line cannot be equalled at any price To Shoe Dealers: W. L. Douglas' Job- bing House is the most comparable in this country Send for Catalog SHOES ESTABLISHED 1876 CAPITAL $2,500,000 SHOES FOR EVERYBODY AT ALL PRICES. Men's Shoes, $3 to $1.50. Boy's Shoes, $3 to $1.25. Women's Shoes, $4.00 to $1.50. Women's shoes, $1.50 to $2.00. Try W. L. Douglas Women's, Misses and Children's shoes; for style, fit and wear they excel other makes. If I could take you into my large factories at Brockton, Mass., and show you how carefully W. L. Douglas shoes are made, you would then understand why they hold their shape, fit better, wear longer, and are of greater value than any other make. Wherever you live, you can obtain W. L. Douglas shoes. His name and price is stamped on the bottom, which protects you against high prices and scratches. You can make no subtitle for your dealer for W. L. Douglas shoes and insist upon having them. Fast Color Eyelets used; they will not wear brassy. Write for Illustrated Catalog of Fall Styles. W. L. DOUGLAS, Dept. 13, Brockton, Mass. Have we not all, amid life's petty strife, Some pure ideal of a nobler life That once seemed possible? We have, and yet We lost it in the daily jar and fret, And now live idle in a vain regret. But still our place is kept, and it will wait Ready for us to fill it soon or late. No star is ever lost we once have seen; We always may be what we might have been. Adelaide Proctor Sink not in spirit; who aimeth at the sky shoots higher much than he that means a tree. George Herbert "Grief sharper sting doth borrow from regret, But yesterday is gone, and shall it's sorrow Unfit us for the present and the morrow? Nay; bide a wee, and dina fret." The Plaindealer 'Phone Number is 727 L. Phone us your locals. Mrs. Robinson left Wednesday for St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Will Irvin entertained Mrs. J C. Allen at dinner last week Sunday. Owing to our not receiving the item in time for last week's paper we failed to publish it in that issue. The Autumn Leaf Social Club will give a ball during the latter part of this month. Rev. W. Osborne arrived here Saturday and filled the pulpit at St James Church Sunday. The Reverend is from the North Mission Conference; he is accompanied by Mrs. Osborne. A typographical error made us say in the locals that Mrs. Eugene Clark returned from a visit to Missoula. It was Missouri instead. Editor J. B. Bass will address the citizens of Anaconda and Butte next week on the issues of the day. The attendance at the public schools is said to be way above the average. 4% COMPOUN TWICE A Savings Accounts Opened IMPOUNDED CE A YEAR 4% is Opened from $1 Upwards 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 AU COMPANY HELENA, - - M BANK AND TRUST COMPANY MONTANA. UNION BANK AND TRUST COMPANY The merchants all report a thriving business. The members of St. James Church tendered their new pastor, Rev. W. Osborne, a reception at the Church Thursday evening. A good crowd turned out and spent an enjoyable evening. Have you registered yet? Do not forget this all important duty. Be sure and register or you will not get to vote. Our versatile friend, Harry Simmons, who is home on a visit from Hunter's Springs, keeps the spirits of his friends on the upward trend. Newton Nichols, who is a pronounced farmer reports that his crops are very profitable this season. The Manhattan Club not to be outdone by the Lincoln Day Club will give a smoker and big blowout on the evening of the 26th inst. PLAINDEALER readers will do well in trading with the Helena Packing and Provision Company. This firm which keeps everything in the meat and provision line, BANK BY MAIL and the best at the lowest prices, will take especial pains in suiting you. Trade with the firms who appreciate your patronage enough to patronize your own journal. MISS MAMIE WALTON, Teacher of Pianoforte, Studio 109 Jefferson St. will be pleased to receive her patrons at any time. Music furnished on all occasions. TERMS EASY. The Rarebacks and Strutters have competition; they will no longer reign supreme. The South Enders have organized a new coterie known as the "Blue Veins"; Joe Lewis is President, and John Reed Secretary. Notice! The Lincoln Day Club will give another Smoker Friday evening of next week. The previous meetings have been quite a success, and at Friday night's meeting the entire membership should be out, as business of importance will come before the Club. Mrs. Holmes of Lewistown, is in the city, a guest of the Boston Block; she is here to place one of her children in the city schools; she will leave this week for Lewistown. Mr. N. Ford has been on the sick list. The bear story has brought Arthur much fame if not a fortune, as he is the recipient of many post cards depicting himself treed by a bear. We will publish 1,000 extra copies of THE PLAINDEALER during the rest of the campaign, so parties desiring extra copies may call or write us for the same. The parlors of the Manhattan Club are open at all times to the Ladies, and any special parties or meetings may be arranged at a moment's notice. Mr. Jerry McAffee, arrived in the city Tuesday from Indianapolis, Ind., he comes here to take charge as steward of the Manhattan Club. Mrs. M. Baker left Helena for St Louis Wednesday, where she will make her future home. Mr. and Mrs. Dean of Livingstou were visitors in the city this week at the Boston Block; they came here to place their daughter in our city schools. And still another elopement has taken place; this time it was a female. Services at St. James Sunday. Rev. Osborne, the new Pastor, fills the pulpit morning and evening. ANACONDA NOTES Rev. Baker has been appointed pastor for the A. M. E. Church. The Misses Campbell and Clark are in the city from Missoula. Mrs. Holmes and Mr. John Miller were quietly married Saturday evening. Mr. M. M. Frances was in the city a few days from Helena. The Reception given for the Pastor, Rev. Baker, Tuesday evening, was largely attended. The Address of Welcome was made by W. W. Richards. Mrs. Frank Walker is a new subscriber this week. The Nogelese held their regular meeting Saturday evening. Hurled In Its Teeth (Concluded from first page. I have never been called upon to address the publisher of any paper as I do you of this date. Because I have always endeavored to be a man attaining strictly to my own business; I have, in that way gained, and as far as I know, retained the confidence, regardless of race or political alignment, of every citizen in the capital of Kansas, where I resided thirty-three years before coming here. I consider the article in which my name was mentioned on page 2 of your issue of this date, wherein you unequivocally,—falsely, state that Mr. Graye is the owner of THE PLAINDEALER, libelous and hurtful to my business. You may do almost anything you wish in the game of politics to win, but when you libel me and my business to further your ends I shall in no uncertain manner resent it. I stand for no political preferment, and am above board in all my dealings; according to my chance have the satisfaction of believing that I am making an honest living; and I demand that you retract the falsehood which you have published in reference to the ownership of THE PLAINDEALER, or be called upon to legally prove that any other person than the undersigned is proprietor and sole owner of the same. I demand that said retraction be given the same prominence as the false statement referred to. Very respectfully, J. B. Bass. POLITICAL SNAPSHOTS (Continued from first page) present, as matters of importance will be discussed. There is no question but that the colored vote of this County is easily the balance of power between the Democratic and Republican party, wherein there is a principle involved. There is no question as to where this vote will go in its entirety; but coming to local issues they expect at least a square deal, and under present conditions unless those Republicans interested in political preferment change their attitude. It is a question as to whether they will receive even one fourth of their support. A Monster Meeting of the colored voters is being arranged for, and addresses will be made by our own oratorical talent; the time and place of meeting will be announced in the next issue of this paper. We will publish several thousand extra copies of the PLAIN-DEALER during the rest of the Campaign. Our local readers and agents in Anaconda, Butte, Havre and other points may secure them by applying or writing this office. 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 Schol. 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 noon th in the Lucas Block. R. I. Ford, W. M.; C. Johnson S. W.; Spencer, Smith J. W. Geo. Alexander, Sec'y; W. R. Dorsy, Treas. Ridgway Lodge No. 11, A. F. and A. M., meets the first and third Monday evening of each 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, S. Rose, Treas. Bethsheba Lodge, O. E. S., meets the 2nd and 4th星期 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, Treasurs 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, Chaplaim; 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 F.; J. H. Howard, K. of R. and S.; D. Dordan, M. at A.; Geo. Harrison, O. G.; W. C. Irvin, I. G.; A. Naper, Prelate. BUITE NOTES. Mrs. Wilds of 416 So. Main St., received very sad news of the death of her brother-in-law, Mr. Howard H. Voss, 53 Edison Ave., Salt Lake City. Mrs. Wilds left Monday afternoon. Miss Ida Shackford is very low at the home of her sister. Mrs. H. E. Fletcher and sister, Choice Gray, are expected to return to their home the latter part of the week. Mrs. J. Foster is improving and will soon be out among her friends. Miss Sarah White is able to be out again. Mr. Sam Jones, 17 East Iowa St., is on his vacation, and expects to bag some big game while out hunting. Mr. J. W. Duncan, 44 So. Wyoming St., has departed on a week's vacation. Mrs. Ingram and Miss Nellie Clark have returned to their home city and reported having a very pleasant time while in our city. Mrs. W. E. Grant was in the city last week and attended the Ball. Miss Minnie Johnston and mother, and also Mrs. Hill, were pleasant visitors in the city last week, and also attended the Ball. Mrs. Reeves entertained in honor of Mrs. Ingram and Miss Clark. Mrs. Geo. Willis entertained Mrs. Ingram and Miss Clark Monday evening at her home. Cards and dancing were the features of the evening; a dainty lunch was served. The Daughters of Tabor gave a Grand Ball on Wednesday evening, October 10 with overwhelming success. Everyone reported having the best time of the season. Misses Burnside and Vancey introduce a new dance on Wednesday evening, October 10, known as the Advance Schottische; it was the hit of the evening. BUTTE ANNEX BAR. Choice Wines, Liquors and Cigars 'Phone 778. - 39 E. Broadway Butte, Mont. Joseph Richards The Oldest Exclusive Undertaker in the City Office Always Open 140 West Park St. PHONE 307 BUTTE, MONT. Strangers visiting the Capitol City will be given a hearty welcome at all times at the Manhattan Club. 17 South Main Street Helena Mont G. P. ANDERSON, MGR., JERRY McAFFEE, STEWARD. The Delmonico Boarding and Rooming House. No. 19 State St Meals 25 to 50 Cents. House Thoroughly Renovated. Everything First Glass. Mrs. Dinah Brooks, PROPRIETRESS Furnished Rooms or Houses by the Day, Week Apply 115 East Cutler Street Helena, Montana The New York Dry Goods Store. Helena, Montana ICES FOR OCTOB COATS LAWN ~HIRTWAISTS SILK last sea-Ladies' White Lawn Shirt-Fancy S regular $10.00 waists, $2 and $2.50 values, colors es .. $1.95 now ..... 950 ues, chini S HOSE MISSES HOSE CHILL grade Black Misses' Fine 25c grade Children expansion Ribbed Hose, sizes 5 to 9%, pair .. 10c spliced heels and toes. 15c color, APPERS SATEEN POTTICOATS SAPPH ers, regular $1.50 Sateen Petticoats, your Sapphire our choice for ..... 95c $6.00, clothed S. EVERETT GINGHAMS yqur ch leached Sur-27-inch best quality Everett 36-inch er yard. 3½ Ginghams checks and lining stripes, 12 12c grade 7 1-2c grade, VESTS WOMEN'S HOSE WOM d 75c Vests, Women's 15c grade Black Women's veless, colors, Cotton Hose, guaranteed or Pant stainless, choice ..... 10c long sle RWEAR INFANTS BONNETS LADIE bbed or flat Infants White India Linen 35c and ice .. 45c Bonnets, 65c and 75c grade Muslim BRELLAS choice ..... 15c tucked, Steel Rod PARASOLS CH ular $1.75 Our entire stock of Ladies' 8 1-3c Ch and Children's Parasols for ers, in Thursday .. .20 percent off choice, PANTS INDIA LIVEN WAS lren's Wool 6 1-4c T odds and 15c Beautiful Sheer India Wash Cl ..... 50c Linen for Waists, yard. 10c each. Helena AND PROVISION CO WHOLESALE sh, Poultry, Fruit, Vegetables, Butter an Helena, ..... Montana. PRICES FOR OCTOBER WOMEN'S COATS Women's Coats, last season's styles, regular $10.00 to $15.00 values . . . $1.95 CHILDREN'S HOSE Children's 15c grade Black Ribbed Hose, expansion knee, all sizes, pair . . 10c CALICO WRAPPERS Calico Wrappers, regular $1.50 value, your choice 75c SURGEON'S CLOTH 5c 30-inch Unbleached Surgeon's Cloth, per yard . 3½c WOMEN'S VESTS Women's 65c and 75c Vests, low neck, sleeveless, colors, blue and pink . . . 45c LAWY Ladies' waist now Misses' Ribbed splice SATEEN $1.50 Sa choice EVERY 27-inch Gingh stripes WO Women's Cotton MEN'S UNDERWEAR Men's Balbriggan Under- wear, elastic ribbed or flat 75c values, choice . . . . 45c LADIES' UMBRELLAS Ladies' 26-inch Steel Rod Umbrellas, regular $1.75 and $2.00 grade . . . $1.45 CHILDREN'S PANTS 75c and 85c Children's Wool Vests or Pants, odds and ends, choice . . . . 50c INFANTS Infants' Bonnet choice Our entitlement and Ch Thursday IN 15c Bea Linen f HEL PACKING - AND - I WHO Oysters, Fish, Poultry, Fruits Helena, PLEASANT Oysters, Fish, Poultry, Fruit, Vegetables, Butter and Eggs. Helena, Montana. Chiropodist Leave Orders at 10 You are Always AT THE All Appointment Gordon & I 116 So. Main St., Orders at 19 South Main Street You are Always Welcome AT THE LUZON Saloon All Appointments Up-To-Date Bordon & Irvin, Props. P. Main St., HELENA, MO Leave Orders at 19 South Main Street. All Appointments Up-To-Date Gordon & Irvin, Props. 116 So. Main St., HELENA, MONT. SILVER CITY CLUB. Billiard and Pool Tables in Connection. All Appointments UP-TO-DATE. 38½ E. Park Ave. Butte, Mont. J. Eisler, Prop. Fruits, Vegetables, Butter, Eggs, Poultry, Fish and Oysters. 124 West Park St., Butte, Mont. 'Phone 54. Pat. P. Smith, HORSESEHOEING and BLACKSMITHING. GENTRAL BEER HALL AND RESTAURANT, Henry Rossman Proprietor. Telep hone 136 118 S. MAIN ST. - Helena, Mont. ADVERTISE in the Plaindealer --- VOR OCTOBER SILK PETTICOATS Fancy Petticoats, colors, $12 and $15, choice. CHILDREN'S VESTS Children's Good Pair Lined Vest or Pair color, white, choice. SAPPIRE CORSETS Sapphire Corsetts, price $0.00, $0.00 and $0.00, your choice. AMISILK 36-inch Amisilk, the lining in the world, grade, choice. WOMEN'S VESTS Women's 35c grade Vest or Pants, vests high and long sleeves, choice. LADIES' DRAWERS 35c and 40c grade Ladies Muslin Drawers, tucked, choice. CHALLIES 8 1-3c Challies for Comforters, in Oriental design, per yard. WASH CLOTHS 6 1-4c Turkish and Kashmiri Wash Cloths, your choice each. LENA PROVISION - COMPANY HOLESALE It, Vegetables, Butter and Eggs. Montana. J. DRAPER, Manicuring 9 South Main Street. always Welcome E LUZON Saloon ents Up-To-Date Irvin, Props. 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. The Family Theatre, High Class Vaudeville; Change of Program Weekly. Thru Shows Daily, 3, 7:45 and 9 p.m. Popular Prices 10, 20 and 30c. C. J. Bausch TIN, COPPER and SHEET IRON WORK Stove and Furnace work a Specialty. 315N. JACKSON ST. - Helena, Mont. G. F BROWN, Full Line of Imported and Domestic Woolens Always on Hand. 113 N. MAIN ST. Helena, Mo