Montana Plaindealer

THE MONTANA PLAINDEALER THE MONTANA PLAINDEALER. Published Weekly by The Montana Plaindealer Company. J. B. BASS, . . . EDITOR. Description $3.00 per year, Strictly in Ad- dition. Advertising Rates on Application. Mattered as second-class matter April 12, as at the Post Office at Helena, Montana, after the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. All Communications to The Montana Plaindealer, 19 South Main Street, Helena, Montana. PEACE! PROSPERITY!! UNION!!! ONFIDENCE IN FAIR-BANKS prominent Bishop's Views on Present Political Conditions Topeka, Kansas (Special).—Fairbanks,—sane, cautious, cool, deliberate, and possessing the absolute confidence of his country, is the most available, the most satisfactory, and the best man that the Republican Party can choose for its presidential nominee. This nation has had enough of the strenuous life. Were Taft nominated it would be by proxy of Roosevelt. It would spell disaster for Roosevelt to be nominated again. Foraker is too friend, to my race to win a general contest. I think that my people will be for Fairbanks. In Kansas I do not know how effective our ideas and opinions will be, but in several states our influence and accoums will be pivotal." Bishop Abraham Grant, in whose charge is the Fifth District of the African Methodist English Church, a territory from Missouri to the Pacific Coast, and known all over the United States as one of the most advanced thinkers, educators and preachers of the Negro race, called to see the governor today, and expressed himself on the national political conditions in this manner. The noted Negro divine believes that the day has come for a general return to calmer and more deliberate methods. Bishop Grant spent the day here to speak to the graduating class of a local Negro School. He will go to Meridian, Ala., shortly to speak to the business men there concerning "What Can Be Done to Make Places for the Members of My Race." We are indebted to the State Auditor for the Annual Report of the Insurance Department, and Biennial and Annual Reports of the State Auditor's Office. Our Voting Contest THE PLAINDEALER has inaugurated a voting conest, and offered as first prize a genuine gold, diamond studded watch, to be given to the lady in Montana who receives the most votes in our grand contest which closes Oct. 15, 1907. Now is the time to put in a vote for your favorite, as subscribers paying up on their subscriptions for each 5 cents paid are entitled to vote for whom they may desire. We want this to be a friendly but spirited contest, and to that end will do all in our power to make it so. By the time our next issue appears we shall be able to announce at least some of the ladies who will enter the contest. And from now on our contest editor is expected to be very busy. The rallying cry of the colored soldiers after the massacre at Fort Pillow, was, "Boys; remember Fort pillow." It seems as though from now on it will be, "Boys; remember Brownsville!" There were fully one thousand citizens present at True Reformers' Hall last Monday night, the occasion being the protest against the nomination of Mr. Taft for President. It was indeed a gathering of representative colored voters, representing every State in the Union. Dr. Wm. A. Sinclair of Pennsylvania came all the way to the city to be present, and register his protest against the enemy of the colored Americans. The meeting was called to order precisely at 8 o'clock by Rev. J. M. Waldron of Jacksonville, Fla., one of the best parliamentarians in the United States. Dr. Waldron delivered a most eloquent address. He stated the object of the meeting, and introduced as the first speaker Hon. Archibald Grimkie of Boston, Mass. Mr. Grimkie said among other things that the Negro had been blindly following the Republican Party ever since his freedom, and has received nothing for it. He wanted to know from those present whether they intended to stick eighteen months from now. He said that he was of the opinion that at that time the moment the name of Lincoln was called many of them would be found supporting men who have been and are now opposed to the colored man. This speech was a masterpiece of oration. Dr. Wm. A. Sinclair of Philadelphia, Pa., was the next speaker. Dr. Sinclair declared that Mr. Taft was against the colored Americans, and they should register their protest against him. Judge M. W. Gibbs of Little Rock, Ark., was the next speaker. Judge Gibbs was formerly United States consul at Madagascar, but resigned. He is one of the most able lawyers among the colored people. His speech was full of ginger. Dr. S. L. Corrothers of New York was introduced and made one of those excellent speeches of his. He was frequently applauded, and the many points that he made were very effective. At the conclusion of the speechmaking Travis Glasco attempted to say something when Chairman Waldron politely and positively informed him that he was not one of the invited speakers. Mr. Wm. T. Ferguson of New York reported from the committee the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted: were unhappy. "That we do not want the Hon. William H. Taft for anything, the success of which depends upon colored voters; and be it further resolved, "That we, the most loyal asset of the Republican Party, warn its leaders that, if, in the face of our earnest protest, they nominate this man or any other man who says that the enfranchising of our people was a mistake, or who brands us as criminals and traitors, they do so at the peril of forfeiting our good will and support; and be it further resolved. further resolve, "That we publish these resolutions, and call upon our brethren throughout the United States to sustain our protest." sustain our protection The meeting was in every respect a success, and the next meeting will be held in a few weeks. Helena, Montana, Friday, June 14, 1907 IT WAS decided at the Annual Session of the National Negro Business League held in Atlanta, Ga., in August, 1906, to hold the Eighth Annual Session in the bustling city of Topeka, Kansas, on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 14, 15 and 16, 1907. The local Negro Business League of Topeka, in active co-operation with Mr. Ira O. Guy, First VicePresident of the national organization, is already at work planning its arrangements for the entertainment of those who will attend The Hall of the House of Representatives in the State Capitol building has been secured for the sessions of the League. Governor E. W. Hoch, the Topeka Commercial Club, and the leading citizens of the City and State, who joined in the invitation asking that the coming session be held at Topeka are actively doing all they can in the direction of contributing toward the success of the coming meeting. No man, or woman, interested in the business development of the race should fail to attend the Topeka meeting. It is to be held further west than any previous session, in a region where great opportunities are opening to our people, and where constructive agencies should be set in motion to the end that our people may avail themselves of every means of rooting themselves in the business openings of that section. We are assured of a rate of one and one-third fare plus 25 cents from all parts of the country for the meeting. Local Negro Business Leagues are urged to elect delegates as early as convenient, notifying the National Organizer and the Corresponding Secretary of the names of such delegates. It is especially urged that arrangements be completed as early as convenient and well ahead for special Pullman and Coach accommodations to Topeka. Privacy and comfort will be secured if delegations are organized in each of the states, and combine their forces in such a way as to have Pullman service provided for them to and from Topeka. Mr. C. F. Adams, Transportation Agent, 934 S. St. N. W., Washington, D. C., will be pleased to co-operate in any way possible in making such arrangements. Where local Leagues do not at present exist, their formation is urged. A well-organized and wideawake Local League will be of great service to the town, or city in which it is organized. Some of the things that are possible for it to do, aside from stimulating business enterprises, are the following: 1. It can keep a list of the young men and women who are intelligent, trained, and qualified to fill responsible places as clerks, accountants, salesmen, janitors, porters, etc. A League can do much good in getting suitable occupations for as many as are competent, especially in the Northern States. 2. In protecting the community against fraudulent schemes, such as false stock companies, that are gotten up solely for the purpose of defrauding colored people. 3. In fostering an interest in civic affairs, such as sanitation, clean yards, cultivating pride in making attractive in appearance the home districts of our people, and in other ways, showing an in- terest in everything that may make up a better community life. There are certain live subjects for discussion which affect in every way the moral and civic growth of our people. Such subjects, if intelligently discussed throughout the whole country wherever our people are in large bodies, will prove of incalculable service in moving forward our progress. Such subjects as the following are suggested: 1. How to unify the colored people in the business interests of the community. 2. What the professional men, ministers, teachers, doctors, lawyers, etc., can do to assist the business men and women. 3. What business men can do to assist professional men. 4. Patronizing Negro business enterprises. 5. What new businesses can be established in the community. 6. How the business enterprises already established can be improved. 7. How to secure additional country trade. 8. If a bank does not exist, can one be established and supported? 9. If a millinery establishment does not exist, can one be established and supported, etc.? 10. If a shoe store or gentlemen's furnishing store does not exist, can one be established and supported? 11. If a drug store does not exist, can one be established and supported? The National Negro Business League stands for the elevation of the Negro people in business and commercial directions, but recognizes fully the necessity for work also in other directions; such work, for instance, as is being done by the Afro-American Council and numerous religious and secular organizations. During the brief period of its existence, the League has given the race new hope and new light and added faith. It has stimulated the entire race in business directions. Largely through its influence nearly 500 local Business Leagues have been organized business of nearly every character including merchandising, banking real estate dealing, manufacturing contracting, and others, have been started. There are now about thirty-one banks in the United States owned and conducted by Negroes. Twelve of these are in the State of Mississippi, four in Georgia, two each in Tennessee, Arkansas and Indian Territory, and one each in Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina. We must strive for a greater number of such establishments. The bank is the highest expression of business development. The officers stand ready to cooperate in every way possible with those interested. The National Organizer and Corresponding Secretary will be pleased to forward a little booklet, "Hints and Helps for Local Negro Business Leagues," whenever requested. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, President T. THOMAS FORTUNE, Chairman Ex. Committee EMMELT J. SCOTT, Corresponding Secretary The New York Dry Goods Store. 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Rear Admiral Coghlan, retired, does not believe Japan and the United States will go to war in the near future. John E. Hasen, city editor of the Desert Evening News of Salt Lake, died from pneumonia, following an operation for appendicitis. Secretary of State Root will visit Mexico in the near future. He will go to Mexico City and will, of course, confer with President Diaz. The steam dredge Seattle caught fire in dry dock at Naples, Cal., from an explosion of oil and was burned to the water edge, with a loss of $150,000. The Panama canal, as now planned, will be 49 and a fraction miles long and 40 feet deep, with a minimum width of 200 feet. The estimated cost is $145,000,000. Engineer Temple and Fireman Hardwick were killed recently when a switch engine on the Houston & Texas Central rolled down an embankment near Lamont, Texas. Grief-stricken at the series of misfortunes heaped upon him in the last year, Thomas R. Melody, for 41 years an official in the Chicago postoffice, lies at the point of death. Geneva—Federal engineers and peasants are making a brave effort to save the little tourist resort of Kienthal, in the Oberland, from being swept away by the slowly advancing avalanche. Emperor Francis Joseph, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of his coronation as king of Hungary, June 8, 1867, decreed a far-reaching amnesty, especially for persons sentenced for less majesty. The decision of the federal authorities not to institute criminal proceedings against E. H. Harriman in connection with his railroad operations is the principal subject of discussion on Wall street. The United States revenue cutter Rush broke down recently at Port Simpson, after towing the seized Victoria sealing schooner Carlotta G. Cox from Sitka to that port to turn her over to the British authorities for trial. The outbreak at Kaiselen, in the province of Tzechuan, China, in which the mission station there was destroyed, was due to the efforts of the government to enforce the new law against the cultivation and sale of opium. It has been learned that Miss Elsie Fox will pay Mrs. Parrish, widow of the man who was killed in the accidental collision with an automobile in London, which Miss Fox was driving, the sum of $2500. Miss Fox is an American. Captain S. Franke, who was master of the steamship Dakota when she was lost in Japanese waters a few months ago, has appealed to Supervising Inspector John Birmingham to mitigate the severity of the sentence imposed on him by the United States inspectors of hulls and boilers at Seattle. One of the largest deals that has ever been put through in fruit lands in British Columbia has been consummated in the sale of the Cold Springs ranch, situated on the west arm of the lake about 16 miles from Nelson, which was disposed of to Messrs. Francis Brothers and Gordon of London, England, for a sum closely approximating $100,000, the sellers being Dr. D. LaBau and S. A. Brydges. Form National Negro League. New York—Delegates to the National Negro conference organized the national negro league. It is the purpose of the league, it was announced, to build an effective democratic organization throughout the Union and ultimately influence the presidential elections. Eleven states were represented at the meeting. President Roosevelt was arraigned for dismissing the negro troops in Texas, and Governor Glenn of North Carolina kas lauded for his efforts to suppress lynching. Judge James C. Mathews of Albany, N. Y., was elected president. Omaha Art Collector Dies. George W. Lininger, a pioneer of Omaha, Neb., best known as the founder and owner of the Lininger art gallery, died at his home recently, aged 73 years. For 30 years he collected paintings and other art treasures, making journeys to Europe as well as to Egypt and other lands of the ancients. His collection is acknowledged to be the most valuable west of Chicago. It has for a number of years been open to the public without cost. What has become of the old-fashioned girl who wore her hair banged to hide her cowlick. BUFFALO FOR CANADA. Taken From Flathead Reservation in Montana, Where they Ranged. Residents of Helena were given an opportunity recently to witness the partial shipment of the largest herd of buffalo in the world, which were transferred from the Northern Pacific to the Great Northern, en route to its future home in Canada. The bison were being shipped by special train, and were detained there long enough to repair several cars, which vicious bulls had damaged in their effort to regain freedom. The herd was recently purchased at Ravalli on the Flathead reservation by the Canadian government, and will be placed in a park near Edmonton. The remainder of the herd will be shipped the latter part of August. It is not known how many there are in the herd, but it is estimated that there are about 400. It is thought that there may possibly be 500, with the calves. The Canadian government paid $150,000 for the herd and will place them in the government park near Lamont, which is about 40 miles east of Edmonton. This park contains 10,000 acres, and the buffalo will be allowed to run free in it. The government has 80 buffaloes in the park already. The purpose of the Canadian government in buying the animals was to put them in this park and protect them, so as to keep them from being exterminated. The animals are all thoroughbreds. ARRESTED PAIR HAD $250,000. Cuban and Wife Wanted for Had vana Theft. Naples, June 11.—On the arrival of the steamer Lazlo from New York, Jose Sancho and his wife Maria were arrested at the request of the Cuban authorities. Sancho is wanted in Ouba for an alleged theft from the gas company at Havana. In the luggage of Sancho $20,000 was found and on his person $170,000. Senior Sancho had $40,000 and bonds valued at $20,000. They refused to make an explanation concerning their possession of the money and bonds. NORTHWEST NEWS. Secretary Garfield on his western trip arrives at Spokane from Wallace and Coeur d'Alene July 7 and leaves July 8. Rev. Thomas Wilson, rector of St. Stephen's Episcopal church of Portland, Ore., aged 69, died suddenly at Tacoma. Chief of Police Rice of Spokane has notified saloon keepers that on Sundays their bars must be screened from observation from the street. Kittitas farmers are wearing broad smiles and continue to exult over the bright prospects for a bumper hay crop this year. For a consideration of $40,000 W. R. Sturley has sold to the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul a one-eighteenth interest in blocks 10 and 11, Tacoma tidelands. O. H. Smith, a livyerman of Vancouver, a brother of the mayor of that city, was fined $1200 and costs by Judge Hanford in the federal court upon his plea of guilty of buying a government blanket from a soldier of the Vancouver barracks. The costs ran the fine up to about $1800. May was the record month in the history of Spokane for both bank clearing and building permits. The permits show an increase over May of last year of nearly 240 per cent, the amount for this month being $1,216,040, as compared with $354,846 in May, 1906. This remarkable increase is partly due to the taking out of the $500,000 permit for the federal building. By the wrecking of an eastbound freight train on the Montana Central near Great Falls, Sunday twelve cars, loaded with ore and sheep, were demolished, 200 sheep were killed, and Brakeman Frank Pollack was almost instantly killed. The wreck was caused by the breaking of a rail as the engine passed over, and the thirteenth car was the first to leave the track, while traffic was delayed 12 hours. Pollack leaves a wife. He had resigned several days ago, but was induced to remain at work on account of shortage of trainmen. Doctor Forgets Who He Is. A patient at the St. Vincent hospital, Portland, Ore., has been identified as Dr. F. H. Van Tasel, a prominent physician of Berkeley, Cal., who mysteriously disappeared from his home two weeks ago. He calls himself J. M. Smith. He has lost memory of all the events of his life previous to 10 days ago, yet is rational and fully possessed of the knowledge that he is lost. He has no recollection of ever having practiced medicine or even of his name. It is believed that he lost his memory through a blow on the forehead administered by a holdup man in Berkeley the night of his disappearance. Turkish Prince an American. New York—Shahan Bey Gatsha, who is reported to be a Turkish prince of high rank in Albania, and who has lived in nearly every country in Europe, according to a statement made to Clerk Donovan of the United States naturalization bureau, has made application to take out first citizen papers. He is a military engineer by profession. Losses More Than $3,000,000. Bombay, India—It is estimated that damage to the amount of from $3,000,000 to $6,000,000 was caused by the cyclone which swept over Karracht June 6. The lighting system of the city was completely wrecked. PEACE CONFERENCE CONGRESS AT THE HAGUE STARTS SOON. Neidoff to Call Conference to Order and Extend Greetings of Czar—Sessions Will Be Secret, but Will Probably Issue Brief Statements Daily—Corner Stone of Peace Palace. The Hague—The general plan of the proceedings at the second peace conference probably will follow closely the procedure of the first congress held in 1899. Practically nothing has been worked out in advance. The arrangements up to the present time simply cover the opening session, when Neilldoff, the Russian ambassador to France, will call the conference to order and make an address extending his sovereign's greetings to the delegates. The Dutch minister for foreign affairs will reply in an address of welcome on behalf of Queen Wilhelmina. Thereafter it will remain for the conference to decide how it will proceed, but it is safe to assume, however, that the general line of procedure of the former conference will be duplicated. The first thing in order will be the appointment of committees to consider the various subjects inscribed upon the Russian program. These will hardly number more than five. Unless the question of the reduction or limitation of armaments is injected into the proceedings at the outset, in which event the main struggle may be at once precipitated, the plenary body probably will not meet again for 10 days or a fortnight in order that the committees have an opportunity to prepare reports for submission. In general, it is not expected that the full conference will meet more than once a week until the work of the committees justifies more frequent sessions. The opening session, it is expected, will be public to the extent, at least, of admitting a few distinguished guests and press representatives, but the sessions of the conference and of the committees will be secret. The question of giving out a public statement of the progress made will be decided by the conference itself. In 1899 Russia attempted to shroud the proceedings in mystery and secrecy, but after a fortnight it was found that this course led to the publication of so many mischievous rumors that semi-official statements were issued. This year many of the delegates, realizing the advantage of stopping the mouths of sensation mongers, favor the issuance, daily, if possible, of a brief semi-official statement. Minister Hill is extremely anxious that the ceremony of the laying of the cornerstone of the palace of peace, to which Andrew Carnegie has subscribed $1,500,000, shall take place before the conference adjourns. The site of the building has been chosen in a park called the Benoordenhoutsche Felder, but the plans have not yet been definitely approved. The lowest estimate of the duration of the conference is six weeks, and the belief is that it will be in session between two and three months. RECONCILE ITALY AND VATICAN If Cardinal Lorenzoli Becomes Pope Will Mean Friendship. Rome—The storm in the Italian press and parliament about the military honors rendered to Cardinal Lorenzolli on his entry into Locques as archbishop has been a great deal like the proverbial storm in the teapot. Nevertheless there is a feeling that the Italian government knew perfectly well what it was about when it allowed the troops to present arms and the band to play the "Marcia Reale." For it is notorious that Cardinal Lorenzelli is one of the leading cardinals mentioned as a papal possibility and if he ever wears the triple tiara of St. Peter there will in all probability be a complete reconciliation between the vatican and the quirinal. His eminence is one of the few members of the sacred college who is convinced that the recovery of the temporal power of the pope would not be for the best of all concerned. He is even on record as saying that while it might have the effect of strengthening the position of the church right in Italy itself, it could not have the effect of strengthening the church in Europe, America and elsewhere. Revive Old West Point Tests After a thorough trial, which has demonstrated that a large percentage of failures by cadets at West Point were among boys admitted upon the diplomas of various educational institutions, the war department has found it necessary to revert to the old practice of subjecting all candidates to rigid tests. The time of those examinations has been changed from May 1 to the second Tuesday in January. Captain Walker Kills His Wife Biloxi, Miss.—Captain John Walker shot and killed his wife and then killed himself Saturday. Captain Walker was an officer in the United States navy with Perry on his memorable trip to Japan, was a captain in the confederate navy with command of the Mississippi and Louisiana coast fleet, and at the time of his death was president of the Bank of Biloxi. He was one of the best known men in this section of the south. The tragedy occurred during a dispute. SPORTING NOTES. Abe Attell is out with a challenge to fight Joe Gans, but it is not regarded seriously by the sports. Hutchinson and Oklahoma City teams played 23 innings before Oklahoma won by a 2 to 1 score. lanaiona won by a Bob Fitzsimmons denies Jack O'Brien's statement that their fight was a fake. Bob says he will make O'Brien eat his words. Mercersburg academy of Pennsylvania walked away with the University of Chicago interscholastic track meet on Marshall field Saturday. T. G. Cook, formerly physical director of the S. A. A. C., at Spokane, has been appointed umpire in the Trolley league and will take the place of Roy Tracy. Orvie Overall, who was the star pitcher of the famous old Tacoma Tigers, now with the Chicago Cubs, has succumbed to the inevitable and lost a game. The first in 20 games. Washington's eight oared crew, the champions of the Pacific coast, have left for Poughkeepsie to enter the large intercollegiate regatta there June 26, in which Cornell, Columbia and Pennsylvania will take part. For the last four years Morgan Adams, a native of Provo, Utah, will represent the Spokane Athletic club at the Seattle track meet, has won the pole vaults in the Utah intercollegiate meets and won them with ease. In the big track meet at Victoria Saturday the Seattle Athletic club swept away practically all the prizes, taking 104 points out of a total of 135. In the quarter mile race, the Pacific coast record was lowered 2-5 of a second by Willis of Seattle, who made the distance in 50 seconds flat, running a beautiful race and being well pressed by Gist and Hall of Seattle. Manchester, England—In the northern champion tennis match here Saturday May Sutton of California was defeated in the finals by Mrs. Sterry (formerly Miss Cooper), the English champion, by 7-3, 6-0. Princeton won the eastern intercollegiate baseball championship by defeating Yale Saturday afternoon before nearly 15,000 people. Princeton this year has beaten Pennsylvania once, Harvard twice and Yale twice. The following constitute the best records made among the colleges of the Pacific northwest this year, as taken from six intercollegiate meets: New Records for Year. 220 yard dash (curved track)—Kelly (Oregon): time, 21 3-5 seconds. (Established new Pacific coast record and tied world's record.) 220 yard hurdle (curved track)—Moores (Oregon); time, 25 2-5 seconds. Discuss throw—McKinney (Oregon); distance, 120 feet $8\frac{1}{2}$ inches. Hammer throw—Zacharias (Oregon); 155 7-10 feet. Shot put—McKinney (Oregon); 46 feet. (Established new Pacific coast record and tied world's intercollegiate record.) Mile relay race—Whitman college, 3 minutes 30 seconds. Best Records of 1907. 100 yard dash—9 4-5 seconds; Martin, Whitman. 220 yard dash—21 3-5 seconds; Kelly, Oregon. 440 yard dash—51 2-5 seconds; Edmundson, Idaho. Half mile run—2:01; Edmunson, Idaho and Thomale, W. S. C. Mile run—4:35; Johnson, W. S. C. 120 yard hurdles—16 seconds; Kuykendal, Oregon. 220 yard hurdles—25 2-5 seconds, Moores, Oregon. Mile relay—3:30; Whitman. ( Barnes, Oldright, Martin, Cox.) Broad jump—23 feet 8 1/4 inches— Kelly, Oregon. High jump—5 feet 9 inches; Phil brook, Whitman. Shot put—46 feet; McKinney, Oregon. Hammer throw—155 feet 7 inches; Zacharias, Oregon. Discus throw—120 feet $ 8 \frac{1}{2} $ inches; Mckinney, Oregon. STANDING OF THE CLUBS. Northwestern League. P.C. Aberdeen Seattle Tacoma Spokane Butte Vancouver .714 .587 .568 .537 .478 .098 National League. P. C. Chicago .795 New York .674 Philadelphia .595 Pittsburg .553 Boston .395 Cincinnati .387 Brooklyn .350 St. Louis .277 Pacific Coast. P. C. Los Angeles ..... .632 San Francisco ..... .579 Oakland ..... .500 Portland ..... .301 Close Russian Cotton Mills. Lodz—Owing to the murder of the manager of the Poznaski cotton mills, where a strike and serious disturbances occurred some time ago, the shareholders have ordered the dismissal of all the 4700 workmen, and the closing of the works. All the officials of the mills have left Lodz, fearing violence at the hands of the terrosters. 55 Suicides in One Month. Chicago's suicide record was broken in May when 55 persons ended their lives. The coroner's office and Forecaster Cox say the weather is responsible for the increase. WASHINGTON, IDAHO, OREGON AND MONTANA NEWS. A Few Interesting Items Gathered From Our Exchanges of the Surrounding Country—Numerous Accidents and Personal Events Take Place—Crop Outlook Is Good. WASHINGTON NOTES. The Walla Walla crop will be short. Thirteen automobiles are owned by the citizens of Pomeroy. The spring roundup of horses on the Okanogan Indian reservation com- menced this week. Within the next week old potatoes will go up to $60 a ton, the Tacoma commission merchants predict. Mrs. William Hull, who was lost in the mountainous districts near Alder last week, finally reached home without aid. The United States government will be asked to appropriate $1,500,000 toward the construction of the Lake Washington canal. Port Orchard, opposite the navy yard at Bremerton, has been chosen as the new site for the Soldiers' home in place of Orting. The state grange has acted wisely so far as its own interests are concerned, in reelecting C. B. Kegley to the office of master. The newly completed mill of the Dempsey Lumber company at Tacoma burned to the ground recently. The loss is placed at $250,000. It has leaked out that the discovery of a case of small pox in the hospital for the insane at Steilacoom early in the week spread consternation among the officers. Nearly 100 bankers from all over the state will attend the annual meeting of the Washington Bankers' association, to be held in Spokane June 20, 21 and 22. Eric Ness, a Swedish Finn, working on the Portland & Seattle railway on some station work, was seriously if not fatally injured by falling about 100 feet from a cliff near Kahotus. J. P. Newell, who has held the position of chief engineer of the Oregon Railway & Navigation system for several years, has resigned and William Baldwin has been appointed to succeed him. The jury in the case of Ernest Hesner, accused of murder for the slaying of Alfred Everman, a young man who was in company with Mrs. Hesner on the shore of Loon lake, disagreed and was discharged. J. A. Davis, while intoxicated, shot, with fatal result, John McGee, a reputable citizen at Leavenworth, without provocation. Davis was arrested and taken out of town by the officers, who feared trouble from the enraged citizens. Old-timers, their children and children's children, to the number of 600, gathered Saturday at Camp Comfort, on the shores of Medical lake, for the 11th annual picnic and reunion of the Spokane County Pioneer's society. In the appointment of Dr. John Sample of Spokane to the position of superintendent of the Eastern Washington Hospital for the Insane at Medical Lake, Governor A. E. Mead took a step that will practically take that hospital and its management out of politics. C. Will Shaffer, secretary of the state bar association, has completed arrangements for the annual meeting July 11, 12 and 13, in Seattle, and announces that in addition to Vice President Fairbanks, who speaks on the 13th, Chief Justice James F. Allshie of the Idaho state supreme court will give an address. Secretary of War Taft has signed a document giving the Spokane & Inland Empire railway a right of way across Fort Wright at Spokane. The Portland & Seattle right of way was not granted, as officials of that company asked the department to withhold its decision, saying a new route is under consideration. Whitman County Items. The safe-cracker, the burglar, the all-round crook seems to be abroad in the land. The lawyers' banquet, an annual event of the Whitman county bar, is due June 25. Colfax is putting on metropolitan airs. Free mail delivery is another convenience added to our list of blessings. A program of sports, with prizes attached, for the big celebration in Colfax on the Third and Fourth of July has been arranged. J. M. Risley, has purchased the half interest of his partner, W. F. Smith, in the Electric flour mills of Palouse City. The price paid for the half interest was $12,000. Pullman will not celebrate July 4th this year, but the citizens will give away to the grangers, who contemplate a big three days' celebration at Lyle grove July 2, 3 and 4. Sunday the Woodmen of the World and the Women of Woodcraft of Colfax marched to the cemetery where the monument erected in honor of A. L. Brown was unveiled. The Whitman County Fair association has commenced making arrangements for the annual gathering. The fair will open Monday, October 7, and continue for the entire week. The capture in Alberta, Canada, of J. C. Beasley, the man wanted in Lewiston for robbery and the subsequent jumping of his bond for $2000, is of special interest to Chief of Police Waters of Palouse, as he is to share equally in the $1000 reward with C. S. Stranahan of Lewiston, the man who made the arrest. OREGON SQUIRRE The Sunday closing law goes into effect next Sunday, June 16, according to the announcement of District Attorney Manning. All saloons are running open today. The Oregon Railway & Navigation company has just received two oil-burning engines for use in the yards at Umatilla and Albina. They are the heavy type switch engine. The steam schooner Jim Butler, bound for San Francisco with 700,000 feet of lumber, was badly damaged by fire at Linton, just below Portland on the Willamette river Saturday. The fire was caused by the tipping over of a lamp in the engine room. District Attorney Manning of Multnomah county has issued orders closing every place where liquor is sold on Sundays in that county. This includes the city of Portland, and Mr. Manning states that prosecutions will follow in every case where liquor is sold on that day. The 12th annual reunion of the Umatilla County Pioneer association ended in Weston Saturday. There was a fine attendance and an excellent program, which was carried out without a hitch. Ex-Governor T. T. Geer of Pendleton delivered the memorial address. Old settlers at Athena attended the Weston meet. IDAHO NEWS The town of Stites is to celebrate the Fourth The business men of Sandpiper have organized a commercial club. have organized a commercial club. The Vollmer-Clearwater Grain company has leased the flour mill belonging to the Culdesac Milling company and is now in charge of the plant. The reception and formal opening of Morrill hall, the new agricultural building at the University of Idaho. Friday night was very largely attended. Oscar H. Lipps of Fort Lapwal, superintendent and special disbursing agent for Nez Perce Indian reservation, anticipates arrest at the hands of the state authorities for enforcing instructions of the interior department. Bales & Jones, stockmen and shipers of Camas prairie, are making shipment in Lewiston of some 1500 head of cattle that they have gathered from all over the country tributary. This is one of the largest shipments ever sent out of the country. The cattle will be sent to Mandan, Mont., and put on the summer ranges before they are sent to market. Earl P. Stevenson, an understaff employed in the D. H. Bliethan furniture store at Blackfoot, committed suicide by shooting himself through the heart. Stevenson, who had called on a young woman to make an offer of marriage, which was declined, then attempted to kill her with a pocket knife, inflicting an ugly wound on her wrist. The timely arrival of help probably saved her life. After the attempt on the young woman's life, Stevenson went uptown and, proceeding a revolver, returned to the house and after failing to gain an entrance shot himself through the heart. MONTANA ITEMS On Sunday the cornerstone of the new Bozeman Catholic church was laid. Bert Tonkin, a former Butte boy, has been elected mayor of the city of Riverton, Wyo., by a handsome plurality. On July 1 M. A. Arnold of Billings will succeed Lester Turner as president of the First National bank of Seattle, Wash. The president has signed proclamations eliminating 175,600 acres in Caribon county from the Pryor mountain national forest reserve. The baseball game between the Bozeman city press and the city council to raise money for the purchase of Bogert's grove for a city park netted $600. A large number of people watched a tribe of Cree Indians camped in the gulch near the Fairweather ranch, southeast of Anaconda dance their sun dance recently. An automatic fork to be used for shocking grain is the invention of L. C. Sturman of Plains, and from the appearance of the tool it promises to become a very useful article for the farm. Conditions in Montana couldn't look better for sheep business than they do at the present time. In Purguna county a 750,000-pound clip was sold recently and at Fort Benton a 450,000-pound clip was disposed of. Registration for the drawing of the lands of the Huntley project began Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. The work will be looked after by C.F. Obencham of the general land office. Registration will continue until June 26, and the drawing will take place the following day. Miss Edith Nutterville, a member of the high school senior class at Butte, disappeared on the night of the commencement exercises, it is said because of the fact that she was unable to pass and was refused a diploma by the principal of the school. All efforts to trace her have so far been futile. A later report says Miss Edith had returned home. She had gone to farm near by until her anger and chanerin had subsided. Deeds have been recorded showing the transference from former Senator W. A. Clark of the Butte Water company, the Moulton mine, water supply and rights, the consideration named being $300,000. The Moulton mine furnishes enough water from its depths to supply a community of 20,000 persons. The only time a woman can see any excuse for a man to travel the booze route is after she has turned him down. FITS St. Vitus Dance and all Nervous Diseases permanently cured by Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. end for FREE's trial bottle and treatise. Dr. R. H. Kline Ld., 831 Arch St., Phila., Pa. The average boy considers an overcoat so much excess baggage which he must wear to appease his mother's vanity. Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use for their children during teething period. The fact that some people believe in themselves doesn't prove much but their credulity. CLASSIFIED ADS NOTICE-The following announcements are from leading business men and firms, and are well worth your careful reading. The list must contain just the proposition you are looking for. HOW MUCH WOULD YOU LOSE IF BUSINESS MANY SHOULD DIE? HOW YOUR HORSE SHOULD DIE? Accidents or disease may cause you a loss of hundreds of dollars. Don't take chances with your stock, but insure them with the Western Live Stock Insurance Association of Spokane, Wash. We insure your stock against death. We pay losses as soon as satisfactory proof is received at the office. of death. The policies issued by this Association are clear and concise and have no evasive or doubtful clauses. We have a $50,000.00 reserve fund and a $50,000.00 reserve fund. The affairs of this Association are governed by able, conservative and experienced business men. We do not accept doubtful risks. We fulfill all promises. We invite the national Bank in Spokane. Look up us. Write any National Bank in Spokane. Use us for full particulars. We have probably paid losses to your neighbors. In the last few months we paid scores of losses. WESTERN INSURANCE ASSOCIATION Corner Main Avenue and Wall Street, Spokane, Wash. RELIABLE EMPLOYMENT AGENCY 481 Riverside Ave., Room 203. Phone 6011 Hotel help our specialty. We furnish help. We secure positions for you. Let us know what you want, we will do the rest. CARR'S EMPLOYMENT AGENCY, N. E. Corr. Front and Sears St., basement. Main 4028 We will be glad to hear from you on account of your help, skilled or unskilled, for the coming season, which we will place you in our office. We will provide a pen picture of what you may desire in, any branch. We save the employer money by saving him time, also the one employer you have hired in the past, in your favors shown. Reference: Secretary Chamber of Commerce. CABR Logo New York REAL ESTATE FORTY MINUTES FROM THE CENTER OF SPOKANE, ten trains a day each way. Write for information. One irrigated and non-irrigated traps. The best opportunity offered in the inland Empire. Land will quadruple in size and itself. Let us tell you how will pay for itself. BECHER & THOMPSON, 110 Stevens St., Snookane, SACRIFICE SALE OF IRRIGATED LAND. 174 acres; 90 acres on bank of Yakima river and lies perfectly level, pumping plant that raises 800 gallons water per minute; 10 acres bearing orchard; railroad within one mile of place and another building through it; 7 room house, fair barn and outbuildings; 10 acres in hospital and 50 acres but owner is in hospital and forced to sell. Price this week, $6000, $2200 cash, balance terms. Will take $1500 in city realty. Finest ever plated on South Side; no poor lots; fine view from each. Price $25.00 corners; $200.00 inside; $20.00 down and $10.00 per month.* Write for descriptive matter. BALDWIN & PFILE. 326% Riverside Ave. Spokane, Wash. A fine section of wheat land, in crop; $25.00 per acre; terms. A well-improved quarter section; best soil; well located; well matured. Fine residues贮存 in Spokane. $200.00 down, $10.00 per month. A fine timothy and fruit ranch, well im proved. Write for price and particulars. City property to exchange for farm lands. HILEN, Spokane. 30-31 Symons Block, Spokane, Wash. 4040 acres timber, grazing, timothy, alfalfa and fruit land; lots of good water for irrigation; some of the land is improved; the best bush for fruit and acre and easy terms. Write Harry E. Watson, 514 Hyde Block, Spokane, Wash. VACANT GOVERNMENT LAND. Room 119 Auditorium, Spokane, Wash. MEDICAL CURE FOR CATARRH, INFLAMATIONS Congestion, Cancer, Exzama, Ulcers, Tumors, Lupurs, Goiter and Skin Eruptions of all kinds guaranteed by Phototherapy, the most powerful therapeutic agent today. DR. C. O. LINDS. NATUROPATHY. Our drugless methods make it possible for nature to cure all manner of chronic diseases. If you are suffering, and longing to get well, write or call and see us. We will explain to you why, and help you. W. F. GROVER, N. D. 519 Mohawk Block. Spokane, Wash. ATTORNEYS. McWILLIAMS & McWILLIAMS, st floor of Peyton Bridge, Spokane, Wash MINING ONLY 50,000 SHARES of stock will be placed on the market of the new company being being sold by Burke, in the Coeur d'Alene district, at 5 cents per share, to the purchaser. The mining expert, after examining the group of claims, pronounces it a very promising property. It hesitates and miss getting in on the ground floor. Send in your order for number of shares wanted at once, for all allotment will soon go. W. R. BIGGS, Spokane, Wash. LILLY'S BEST FLY KILLER Means cash in your pocket, because comfortable cows mean more milk, more cream more money. Ask for Lilly's Best Fly Killin. It costs less and does more. Sold by dealer Qt. 35 cts; gals. $1.00. Made by Chas. H. Co., Seattle, Portland, San Francisco. WITNESS FOR STATE IN GREAT TRIAL AT BOISE. He Has Confessed to Every Known Crime—His Testimony Ends This Week—Steve Adams in Boise to Testify—One of Orcahrd's Wives Will Not Testify in Noted Case. Boise, Idaho, June 9.—Slowly but surely the defense is developing the lines by which it hopes to break down the story of Harry Orchard, so far as it affects Haywood, now on trial, and Moyer or Pettibone, who are yet to be tried on the same charge—complicity in the murder of ex-Governor Frank Steuenenberg at Caldwell, Idaho If it is possible to heap further obliquy on the witness they have done so by proving him capable of petty crimes. By his own admission he is a bigamist, a thief, a liar and an incendiary. He has played traitor to his employers. He has deserted two wives and his child. To all these of fenses he has been forced to confess, but under a grueling cross-examination by the defense he has stuck to his story and given chapter and verse. Possible witness after witness has been named and counsel for the defense state most positively that the pile of sworn testimony they will bring to contradict Orchard must convince the jury of the entire falsity of his testimony. By their questions they have plainly indicated their intention to prove that Orchard was the hired agent of the mineowners, who, harassed by the Western Federation of Miners, determined to wipe union labor from the mines of Idaho and Colorado, planned assassination, train wrecks and mine explosions that could be laid to the door of the Western Federation of Miners and would keep militia on the ground while nonunion men worked in the mines. It has been shown under the cross-examination that Orchard trafficked with railroad detectives in the mining region of Cripple Creek during the great strike there, while almost at the same time he was in the confidence of the leaders of the Western Federation of Miners, and led by Mr. Richardson Orchard stated that he was hired by Moyer, the president of the federation, to act as his guard against the thugs alleged to have been hired by the mine owners. From half a dozen states witnesses will be called to deny Orchard's assertions. Already two men accused by Orchard of complicity in the plots he says were hatched by the "inner circle" of the Western Federation have been called upon the stand in open court, where they sat as spectators. Orchard identified them as the men he named, and Billy Easterly and Owney Barnes have openly sneered their denial of the testimony. The cross-examination of Harry Orchard, by his own confession the slayer of 18 men by bullet and bomb, is likely to last through Monday and Tuesday of this week, and possibly longer. He has told what appeared to be an incredible story spread over the 41 years of his life, the first 30 years being merely commonplace, the story of a poor Canadian farmer, but beginning with the year 1895, he unfolded a career in which, to use the words of the leading counsel for the state, "assassination was a trade and murder a means of livelihood." Orchard spared no incident of his more recent life, under the questioning of the state, that might prove to the jury his readiness to slaughter for low wage, and how indifferent he had been a sto the number or condition of his victims. This story, brought out by counsel for the state was, however, merely a synopsis of the play whose acts cover the years since 1899. In every act the elimax sent a shudder through a crowded courtroom. Steve Adams, waiting his second trial for the murder of Fred Tyler—the Adams who was the pal of Harry Orchard—was taken from the county jail at Rathdrum, Idaho, by two officers from Boise and started on his way to Boise to testify in the Haywood trial. Mrs. Orchard backs out and now refuses to go to Boise from Colorado to testify in noted case. Lumber Output of B. C. All records for lumber handling on the British Columbia coast were broken in the month of May. The government scales measured more than 40,000,000 feet of logs put into the water, and rather more than this was cut by the mills during the month's operations. Thinks $3,750,000 Bond Shaky. Austin, Texas—District Clerk D. J. Pickle has refused to accept the supersedeas bond for $3,750,000 pending the apel of the Waters-Pierce Oil company. He had doubt as to the sufficiency of the bond, inasmuch as the surety company named has on deposit in the state of only $50,000. Mark Twain Goes to England. Samuel L. Clemens (Mark Twain) has sailed for England to receive on June 26 the degree of bachelor of letters from Oxford university. Mr. Clemens said his chief purpose is "to give the British students a chance to see a real American college boy." Every defeat develops a lot of new excuses. FIERCE STORMS EAST ILLINOIS, KENTUCKY AND INDIANA SUFFER MOST. Loss of Life and Property Beyond Estimate—Cloudburst at Gradysville, Ky., Drowned Nearly Twenty People—Tornado Tore Up York, Ill.—Many Killed at New Mindon, Ill. Chicago, June 9.—Dispatches from various places in southern Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky tell of several storms of tornado severity which have caused some loss of life and the destruction of much property. The town of New Minden, Ill., 25 miles southeast of St. Louis, was visited by a tornado which killed four people and injured a score of others. At Gradysville, Ky., a cloudburst is said to have caused the loss of from 10 to 15 lives and washed away eight residences. At York, Ill., last night, 25 or 30 houses were destroyed and a number of people are said to have been killed. Because of the loss of telegraph wires, exact details are not available. The storm is said to have been especially severe in southern Indiana and at Farmersburg and Sullivan much damage was done by wind and rain. Duquoin, Ill., was also visited Saturday night by the same storm that caused the destruction at York. A number of houses were blown down but no lives were lost. Gradyville has a population of about 1500 and is 18 miles from a railroad. The tornado struck York shortly after the supper hour and raged for several minutes. Reports from points south of here in Indiana say that the storm was severe and several inches of rain followed, doing big damage. At Farmersburg and Sullivan bridges and culverts were washed out and grown crops injured. The electrical display was unusual, although no casualties are reported. Tornado Levels New Mindon. A tornado swept over New Mindon, seven miles north of Nashville, Ill., killing four persons and injuring several others. A number of houses were demolished. The storm struck the northern portion of the town and most of the houses destroyed were cottages. Eleven years ago New Mindon was struck by a tornado and four or five people killed, and a score or more injured. FEDERATE CENTRAL REPUBLIC Plans Have Taken Definite Form—Convention to Be Held. Plans for the federation of the five Central American republics have at last taken definite form. If the ideas of those interested materialize a congress will be held in Mexico City, which will be attended by over 2400 delegates. One hundred and fifty of these will be Central Americans now resident in this republic, and the remainder will be regularly appointed delegates from each of the five republics. Dr. Francisco Reyes, former minister to Mexico from Salvador, is the leader of the movement. He will shortly visit each of the Central American republics to explain the situation. Lack of Official Character. One drawback is the lack of official character which the meeting may have to overcome. The leaders hope they can prevail upon President Diaz to call the meeting. While President Diaz has emphatically announced that Mexico does not maintain the idea of a protectorate for the settlement of Central American troubles, it is argued that the mere calling of the meeting would in no way nullify Mexico's previous declaration, and would give the assembly the desired standing. The question of federation could then be settled by the Central Americans themselves. Gomez of Nicaragua to see Diaz. In this connection a significant telegram was received here tonight. It says that Senator Gomez, who is the confidential agent of President Zelaya of Nicaragua, will leave New Orleans tomorrow for Mexico City, where he will offer with President Diaz. The promoters of the congress believe that much hinges on this conference. The telegram says Fernando Sanchez, former minister of foreign relations of Nicaragua to Ecuador, Venezuela and Salvador, will leave New York for this city as the accredited minister to Mexico from Nicaragua. Luis Fellpe Corea, minister of Nicaragua to the United States, is also accredited to Mexico, but it is said the coming of Sanchez will nullify this arrangement and Senor Corea will be the representative to the United States only. The Mexican government knows nothing officially of this arrangement. Dr. Reyes will call a meeting of resident Central Americans Monday. A manifesto will be drawn setting forth the proposed federation plans. The manifesto will be adopted and Dr. Reyes will be delegated to push the plan in Central America. Negro Infantry for Islands. 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Apples—Cooking, $1@1.25 box; Yel Apples—Cooking, $1@1.25 box; Yellow Newtown, $2.50 box. Butter and Eggs—Local eggs, case, $6; best creamy butter, 27c lb; Columbia creamy butter, 26c lb; cheese, twins, 17c lb; Wisconsin loaf Swiss, 18c lb; limburger bricks, 18c lb; cream brick, 20c lb; Wisconsin twins, 18c lb; Tillamook, 17c. Honey—In comb, $3.50; strained honey, 9½c lb. Sugar—$6.40 per 100 beet, $6.25. Coffee—Common package goods, $17.40 per 100 lbs. Seed—Red clover, $16; Kentucky bluegrass, $17@18 cwt; timothy, $6@6.50 cwt; white clover, $16.50@18 cwt. Prices Paid to Producers. Live stock—Steers, $4.50@5 cwt, cows, $3.25@7.25 cwt; sheep, $4@4.25 cwt; cwts; hogs, $7@7.25 cwt; mutton, 8c lb; veal, $4@6 cwt; fancy, small, No. 1, 7@8c lb; fancy large, 5@6 lb; pork, 8½@9c lb. Poultry and Eggs—Live hens, 13c lb; live spring chickens, 15@16c; live roosters, 10c; dressed hens, 15c; ducks, live, 14c; dressed, 16c; turkeys, live, 18c; dressed, 20c; fresh ranch eggs, $5@5.50 case. 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Arthur Wilson, the clever mathematician and one of our ablest bark examiners, says: There are many funny things about the numeral 9; one that I remember is this: 9 times 0 plus 1—1. 9 times 1 plus 2—11. 9 times 12 plus 8----111. case, ; Co- lb; no loaf , 18c consin trained beet, goods, tucky 9 times 12345 plus 6—111111. 9 times 123456 plus 7—1111111. 9 times 1234567 plus 8—11111111. 9 times 12345678 plus 9—11111111. 9 times 123456789 plus 10— 1111111111. Mr. Wilson adds: Some bookkeepers, instead of footing long and heavy columns of figures the second time, prove their work by the elimination of nines. Thus: 52608, total digits 31; divided by 0— 3 and 4 over. 18973, total digits 28; divided by 0— 3 and 1 over. 42670, total digits 28; divided by 0— 3 and 1 over. 37802, total digits 26; divided by 0— 2 and 8 over. 54716, total digits 23; divided by 0— 2 and 5 over. The sum of the remalnders is 19, which divided by 9 equals 2 and 1 over. The sum of the digits of the grand toal is 28, which divided by 9 equals 3 and 1 over. When the last noted remalnders are identical (as in this case, each being 1) it is a proof that the 207,928 is a correct total. The same principle applies, of course, to fifty numbers as well as to five and is a valuable as well as interesting way of proving the correctness of addition—New York Press. No woman's picture looks any better because she was trying to look through the skylight when it was taken. TORIA MAGICIAN GETS A TICKET. Indian Fakir Relieves Embarrassment of a "Booking Clerk." Mohammed Che apparently is allowed by the particular railway company whose line passes through his part of the country to ride without a ticket, for the simple reason that he can always procure a ticket by unknown means if he wishes to. The inspectors have now given up asking him. Some years ago he happened to be at a certain station where he was not known and asked the booking clerk for a ticket to another station a little way up the line. The clerk produced the ticket, which Mohammed Che proceeded to take. When asked for the money he confessed he had not any with him, whereupon the clerk took back the ticket. Mohammed Che merely shrugged his shoulders and sat down quietly on the platform to wait. It was about half an hour before the departure of the train. Very soon intending passengers began to arrive and ask for tickets. What was the booking clerk's consternation when he found that there was not a single ticket in the office! Every single pigeonhole was empty! The number of applicants for tickets began to swell and there was soon almost a mob of angry and perspiring people around the opening. The poor clerk did not know what to do. There he was without a single ticket and every minute the time at which the train was due drew nearer. At last Mohammed Che looked up and sald that if the clerk would give him his ticket he would see what he could do. The poor man in despair consented. He then turned around and lo! In one pigeonhole was a single ticket to the place whither the old magician wished to go. Having handed this over he turned around again and to his abject astonishment every pigeonhole now bulged with tickets.—Advocate of India. Last Term of Gov. Carter. George R. Carter, governor of Hawaii, will not serve another term after his term expires on the 23d of November. Mica Axle Grease Best lubricant for axles in the world—long wearing and very adhesive. Makes a heavy load draw like a light one. Saves half the wear on wagon and team, and increases the earning capacity of your outfit. Ask your dealer for Mica Axle Grease. STANDARD OIL CO. Incorporated MICA LE GREASE 20 MULE TEAM BORAX IN THE LAUNDRY Softens Water Saves Cleans and Whitens Clothes All dealers, 5-10-15c pkcs. Sample Borax, Souvenir Air Picture in 10 colors and booklet 5c, and dealer's name. PACIFIC COAST BORAX CO. Oakland, Cal. Structural Steel Work Beams, channels, angles, plates, girders, tees, columns, trusses, bridges, buildings Lowest Prices. J. R. Bowles Portland Write for prices, mentioning this paper 209 Stark St., works—foot of 15th street. Eye Restored— Headaches Cured by J. Clark Watson Ocular Refractionist Eye Restored- Headaches Cured by J. Clark Watson Ocular Refractionist Spokane, . . . Wash. Room 208 Chemical block, corner Sprague and Howard, Excursion and St. Consul- ation and examination-FREE Inland Crackers IN THE Red Packages —Not made by the Trust Expresscharges prepaid on all drug orders Stowell Drug Co. Spokane. . . . . Wash. WHEN writing to advertisers please mention this paper. Trade with the Helena Packing and Provision Company. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss L. T. Richardson and Solomon Scott on the eve of June 26th. Mr. W. C. Tracy of St. Paul was visiting in the city for a few days this week. Ira Smith, the crack left fielder for the Luzon Bees left Monday for Lombard. Around certain places the women can gangs are becoming as numerous as the old guzzlers that hang around upper Main St. saloons. Our little hint on undue attentions of certain single men toward married women created consternation in certain quarters. There were several hit. We heard them holler. Doc Draper, who has been away on business, says he is now free from all incumbrances. The Editor of THE PLAINDEALER has been confined to his home this week with a severe attack of the Grippe. Dave Gordon now declares that the announcement of his marriage was premature. Jas. Alexander left this week for Spokane. Gene Clark says that back in Missouri the weather is just as backward as nere. And what has become of the Illinois and Montana Gold Mining Company? Enter your favorite in the great PLAINDEALER Voting Contest. The Sells-Floto Show is touring Montana at present. We look for an exodus of the young push when they reach Helena. Monday was pay day at the Broadwater. This is not a very auspicious June for the prospective brides. Ellis & Johnson's sketch at the Family Theatre last week was a great drawing card for the colored people. Joe Marshall left for Bam last Monday evening. Charley Cole is writing a sketch for which he expects to get a "try out" soon. L. Williams left for Eastern Montana Wednesday. We would like to say to our subscribers in Butte and Anaconda, as well as in Helena, to look out for us,—we are coming. We know you appreciate the paper; so help us, so we can make it larger and better. Mrs. Ed Johnson is sick in bed with an attack of tonsilitis. There was quite an interesting time at the Literary Wednesday evening. A program will be the order for next week. The Walton House is doing a nice business. Mr. Ed Johnson has moved from State St. to 206 South Beatty. Savings securely cared for Interest at the rate of 4 per cent. Money always ready when called for Booklet about "'Banking by Mail' sent free on request Union Bank and Trust Company, Helena, Montana Mrs. Dinah Brooks returned to the city on a business trip this week. The Manhattan Club is arranging for a Grand Opening in the near future. Bishop Grant will visit Helena sometime in August. Thursday the boys at the Federal Building were all smiles. It was pay day. J. Robinson is working nights at the Montana Club. THE PLAINDEALER stands on its merits as a paper. If we are not there with the goods we do not ask any favors. BOZEMAN NOTES There will be a big race in Bozeman the Fourth of July between Mrs. L. A. and Mrs. S. M. for a purse of $100. A grand wedding is expected in Bozeman soon, as a certain young widower is making frequent visits on East Mendenhall St. lately. Mr. John Anderson is on the sick list. The people of Bozeman were all very much pained to hear of the death of Mr. Cole. We think that the young gentleman of Helena is giving Mack Johnson quite a chase with the young ladies. We are afraid Mack is left out in the cold. We hear that the lady that left with J. H. T. is back in Helena again. So many are addicted to the habit of saying "I will pay you tomorrow," when they know they have no idea of doing so? Why a certain young man who has been so attentive to the married ladies let loose such a howl when last week's PLAINDEALER came out? Some of our people are so narrow as to think that everybody should think as they do? Montana should not send a delegate to the National Business Men's League at Topeka in August? Certain young ladies are so much in the limelight of late? There are not more of our parents who believe in bending the sapling while it is young? The Odd Fellows are becoming so popular of late? The promised union of Byrd & Fletcher Lodges is so long taking place? All of our patrons do not take heed to our recent article on how bad we need the money, and pay up? All of us do not trade with the firms that appreciate your patronage enough to advertise in your race paper? The Owl saw two of the Smart Set on Joliet and Cutler Sts. at a late hour Wednesday night? Some of our local young men are enquiring the rates for a party of ten to Great Falls next week? The predictions of the knockers as to the PLAINDEALER have not come true, and we continue to flourish and grow like a green bay tree? ly he ent. ready or but mail'" e- and ',, ana BANKING BY MAIL St. James African Methodist Episcopal church, located at Co. 5th Ave. and Hoback street, Rev. W. T. Osborne, Pastor. Services Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7-30 p. m. Sunday School, 2 p. m., A. Marshall, Supt., Carrie Dorey, 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 Monday evenings of each month in the Lucas Block. R. I. Ford, W. M.; C. Johnson S. W.; Spencer Smith, J. W. Ge. 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 1-2 S. Main St. H. J. Baker W. M.; G. M. Lee, S. W.; J. Harris, J. W.; Chas. Ecton, Sec'y; W. C. Rose, Treas. Bethshea 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.; 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. Napper, 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 inst and third Tuesday evenings of each month. K. 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, Chaplain; 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. Gordon, m at A.; Geo. Harrison, O. G.; W. C. Irvin, I. G.; A. Napper, Prelate. Furnished Rooms or Houses by the Day, Week or Month Apply 115 East Cutler Street Helena, Montana Joseph Richards The Oldest Exclusive Undertaker in the City 140 West Park St. PHONE 307 BUTTE, MONT. THE LITTLE COTTAGE DINING-ROOM 36 East Silver St. Mrs. Frank M. Shannon, Proprietress SILVER CITY CLUB, Billiard and Pool Tables in Connec tion. All Appointments UP-TO-DATE. 38½ E. Park Ave. Butte, Mont. The Family Theatre, High Class Vaudeville; Change of Program Weekly. Three Shows Daily, 3, 7:45 and 9 p. m. Popular Prices 10, 20 and 30c. CENTRAL BEER HALL AND RESTAURANT. Henry Rossman Proprietor. Telephone 136 118 S. MAIN ST. - Helena, Mont. For Our Grand Prize Lady's Hunting-Case, Diamond Studded Solid Gold Watch Commencing the 15th of this present month THE PLAINDEALER will inaugurate a Voting Contest, to which any lady, young, married or single, in the State of Montana may enter. The one receiving the highest number of votes by Oct. 15th, 1907, will receive our Grand Prize Solid Gold, Diamond Studded Watch. Their is a splendid prize to be offered for the one receiving the second highest number of votes. Every 5 cents paid on subscription to this paper shall represent one vote, or every copy of this paper shall represent one vote with the coupon cut out, filled and mailed, or left at this office. One year's subscription will be worth 50 votes to the one you desire to vote for. For every 5 cents paid on back subscriptions there will be allowed one vote. All that is necessary is to fill out the following coupon and enclose or pay to this paper or its agents the amount the vote represents, and the one for whom you wish to vote will be duly credited. Voting Goupon I Desire to Cast.....Votes for M.....in the PLAIN-DEALER Voting Contest. Name Address The votes will be counted every Thursday of each week so that the standing of each contestant may be published in the current issue for that week. Now is the time to enter your names, and then hustle for your favorite. We shall have this handsome prize on public exhibition on and after the 15th. Not being trimmers, we cannot arrange our ideas, as expressed in these columns, to suit any particular person, but we can be relied upon to stand up for the right and denounce the wrong. Our people should be among the foremost to aid and assist local enterprises. We are not in the boosting game for the sake of boosting, but when merit is apparent we do not hesitate to say so. Strangers visiting the Capital City will be given a hearty welcome at all times at the Manhattan Club, 17 South Main Street Helena - - - Mont. C. J. Bausch, Tinner. TIN, COPPER and SHEET IRON WORK Stove and Furnace work a Specialty. 315 N. JACKSON ST. - 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. BOOT BLACKS, TAILORS AND BARBERS; WRITE C mes make d seem bri ne are Always Welc AT THE LUZON Saloon All Appointments Up-To-Date Bordon & Irvin, Prop . Main St., HELEN Shines make the world seem brighter Phone 410 Saloon All Appointments Up-To-Date Gordon & Irvin, Props. 116 So. Main St., HELENA, MONT. Helena AND PROVISION wholesaleISH, POULTRY, FRUIT, BU PACKING - AND - PROVISION - COMPANY wholesale OYSTERS, FISH, POULTRY, FRUIT, BUTTER & EGGS WE SELL SCHAFFNER & SUITS AND OVERCOAT HART, SCHAFFNER & MARX SUITS AND OVERCOATS, MANHATTAN SHIRTS "YOUMAN'S" HATS GANS & KLEIN COMPANY ESTABLISHED 1866