Montana Plaindealer

THE MONTANA PLAINDEALER THE MONTANA PLAINDEALER Published Weekly by The Montana Plaindealer Company. J. B. BASS, . . . EDITOR. Subscription $2.00 per year. Sincerely in Advance. Advertising Rates on Application. Entered as second-class matter April 12, 1906, at the Post Office at Helena, Montana, under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Address all Communications to The Montana Plaindealer, 19 South Main Street, Helena, Montana. PEACE! PROSPERITY!! UNION!!! We note that the city council has granted the request of the police force for an eight hour shift, and that a minimum of three additional officers should be appointed. Now while it would be belated recognition to give the colored people of the city representation on the force, it would no doubt be appreciated for what it is worth. There is not a fair-minded citizen in this city but that will admit that the colored people are entitled to representation on the force. But under the present regime the door of hope for any of the emoluments of office or even technical representation have been effectually barred. With the State, County, and City offices in the hands of the Republicans not one colored man is given even a look at the pie counter,—a sad commentary, but nevertheless true. As it is rounding around toward election time again, perchance they may think of the loyal colored ally as the time approaches when he may be of use to them. The federal officials in this city although they have the excuse of the civil service law to fall back on, have done their full duty toward recognition to our people. We have employed at the Post Office Building four men, and at the United States Assay Office one, all at a remunerative salary. SCORES SHELDON Helena, Mont., June 20, 1907 To the Citizens of Helena. I, as a citizen of this city, would like very much to know why the people who claim to recognize a man or woman according to his or her merits, regardless of creed or color, are sailing under false colors? And why do not the lawmakers of this State or City enact a law compelling merchants conducting ice-cream parlors and other such establishments, to post signs, or notices informing the public that negroes will not be served in said places, instead of humiliating them when they enter these places by saying, "I am sorry, but I can't serve you at the table because it is against my rules"? Would Mr. Sheldon, if he were up for an office, and his chances were doubtful, say, 'I can't accept your vote, because you are Negro'? Someone ask him. In the Southland where the Negro is said o have such a hard time, he does not have his feelings hurt by being told that he can't eat in such and such place because there are signs up to that effect. and the Negró knows his place and keeps it. The white man of the South "puts the Negro wise" to these things, and thus saves his feelings. He does not pretend he is what he is not, and therefore we know what to do. But under existing circumstances we do not know where we are wanted, or where we are not. Will someone tell the reason why? J. Lionel Ellis THEY ARE OFF! IN A BUNCH Mrs. Ada Booth in the Lead For Our Grand Prize TO BE AWARDED TO THE LADY RECEIVING THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF VOTES IN OUR GREAT CONE-T Although this is the first week of the Contest, the votes have come in to this office at a lively clip, which indicates that the Contest will be an interesting one from the beginning. Mrs. Ada Booth starts out in the lead with 95 votes; Miss Fitzgerald is second, with Mrs. Walker of Anaconda, third, and Mrs. Matthews and Miss Simmons not far in the rear. How They Stand Mrs. Ada Booth 95 Votes Miss Fannie Fitzgerald 90 " Mrs. F. Walker, Anaconda 40 " Mrs. C.C. Matthews 35 " Miss Vera Simmons 20 " The entries do not close until July 15, and votes may be sent in for any one up to that time, after which they will have to vote for the entries. There will certainly be one or more contestants in the race from Butte, Anaconda, and possibly Great Falls. We would say to the contestants, and those who are voting for their favorites, "See that your favorite gets a good start. On Ehibition Our Solid Gold Diamond Studded Watch is now on exhibition at Jacob Yund's Jewelry Store on South Main St. The watch is, as stated, guaranteed to be solid gold with large diamond setting in the case. This Contest is open to any woman in Montana providing she is voted for before Ju'y 15th. We have decided that every 5 cents paid to this paper shall be counted as a vote for any contestant that the patron wishes to vote for. This will include not only subscriptions, but job work as well. LOCALS Continued Mrs. Napper and Arthur Ford were also among those who attended the Great Falls picnic, and returned Wednesday evening. H W. Robinson of Elliston is down this week from his mines. Mrs. Geo. H. Lee leaves Sunday for a week's visit with her husband at Hunter's Hot Springs. Mrs. Palmer and her family, accompanied by Gus Mason and James Howard were scheduled for a trip to the Dam on last Thursday. The votes in the Voting Contest will be footed up every Thursday, and the standing of the contestants appear in Friday's paper. Go to Vund's Jewelry Store on South Main St. and see the splendid prize for which THE PLAINDEALER Contest is contesting. --- Helena, Montana, Friday, June 21, 1907 August 14, 15, 16, 1907 The National Negro Business League, of which Booker T. Washington is President, will hold its 8th Annual Session in Topeka, Kansas, this year; the dates having been fixed for Aug. 14, 15, 16. It is the first time in the history of the organization that it has seen fit to hold a session so far west as Kansas. This League, as is generally known, is composed of many of the best, most influential and industrious men and women of the race, and we may say that in a large measure, represents the wealth, business acumen and intelligence of the race. And when we say intelligence, we do not mean to confine the terms to literary attainments, but we mean that class of men and women who do things, who accomplish something for themselves, and are a living and practical example to the commercial and business world, that could well be emulated. Men and women of every livelihood are represented in this great concourse of industry that is soon to invade, for the first time, the broad and inviting plains of historic Kansas. Largely the majority of those attending will come from the Norih, East and South; some as delegates, and many as friends of the League, who will make the trip to see the west as a matter of curiosity and personal pleasure. The attendance will be large we dare say, the largest in the history of the League in point of delegates enrolled. What will the West do? To what extent will we contribute to this splendid galaxy of the commercial and business world? Is it not the most opportune moment to place ourselves favorably before those of the more distant parts, who are soon to become our guests? NO RIGHTS AT WEST POINT NO RIGHTS AT WEST POINT Negro Cavalry Makes a Good Record, But Are Not Given a Square Deal West Point, N. Y., June 5th The Colored Cavalry detachment from Fort Leavenworth, Kan., has made a record at the Military Academy that has surpassed the record of all enlisted men ever made by any body of men stationed here. We have been here about three months, and have had only one man tried, no absences without leave, and the conduct of every man has been perfect. We have had no desertions. Our men being of the highest type, were carefully selected by officers of the Ninth Cavalry, and sent here to replace the white soldiers, who could not fill the requirements here on account of frequent absences without leave and desertion. On May 5th the different branches of service in this post, which, consists of three different detachments, engineers, artillery, and cavalry, received orders calling for ten men of each detachment, who were to attend the Jamestown Exposition and to care for thirty horses. The horses needed much extra care and the cavalrymen selected to go began to prepare them for the trip. They began to groom at 6 o'clock a.m. and stopped at 6 p.m. They were to leave on the 2d day of June and on the first a letter came from the Commanding Officer stating that there would be no colored soldiers to go to Jamestown, as there had been no provisions made for them; that provisions had been We have surprised everybody in West Point, because they were looking for colored soldiers of the inferior class, instead of the superior class. We have no friends here at all, no one to speak a good word for us except the citizens of Highland Falls, N.Y. We work on Sundays and all holidays. On Memorial Day the other organizations, the engineers and artillery were celebrating and going to the ball game, while the cavalrymen were raking leaves and grass of It will be a splendid opportunity for the Norrh, South, East and West, to touch the cord of common brotherhood, and for three days drink from the same fountain that will be filled with the lessons of economy, thrift and industry. There has never been a time in the history of this republic when there was a greater necessity for a common understanding; an understanding as to the best methods of making a life worth living. Of making a life, not only commendable to ourselves or one's own country, but to the world. The program for this session will be ripe with seed thoughts, thoughts which when once dropped will take root and send forth a hundred fold. The benefits to be derived from this meeting, especially to the West, is incalculable. The opportunity will not, unless we begin at once to look, be seen until it is past. The Committee on transportation is assured of a rate of not over 11-3 fare for the round trip for the benefit of those who may avail themselves of the opportunity. Topeka most heartily extends to all her warmest and best right hand. The necessary committees have been appointed and ample accommodations for all will be provided. A most hearty reception will be extended. To the end, therefore, that we in the West, especially, may be able to grasp and hold all the benefits that are to be derived from the meeting, it is urged that in each community (city and country alike), Leagues,—business men's leagues be organized and delegates elected at once to attend this meeting, and all business men and women put forth every possible method to be in attendance and hear the program. ]the hillside. On May 5th the different branches of service in this post, which consists of three different detachments, engineers, artillery and cavalry, received orders calling for ten men of each detachment, who were to attend the Jamestown Exposition and to care for thirty horses. The horses needed much extra care and the cavalrymen selected to go began to prepare them for the trip. They began to groom at 6 o'clock a. m., and stopped at 6 p. m. They were to leave on the 2d day of June, and on the first a letter came from the Commanding Officer stating that there would be no colored soldiers to go to Jamestown, as there had been no provisions made for them; that provisions had been made only for engineers and artillery, and we were told to turn our horses over to the artillery for the trip to Jamestown. After this we were ordered to load them on the train for the artillery. We are now waiting on the artillery instead of the cadets, and we know that wherever the government sends a soldier, provisions are always made for him, be he colored or white. We were also informed that if (To be Continued) State Library The New York Helena, Montana HOSIERY AND UNDERWEAR DEPARTMENT Dress Skirt and Waist Sale SS SKIRTS Walking Skirt Dress Skirt and Waist Sale Trimmed with braid and silk bands, $20.00 value, now at $14.95 Trimmed with braid and folds, black and colors, $18.00 value . . . $10.00 VOTING COUPON For Plaindea Plaindealer Grand For Plaindealer Grand Voting Contest ONE VOTE FOR Good For One Vote THE GRAND PLAINDE Now O Ent The Most Pop Mo Cast from one Your YOU CAN FURNISH VOTE FOR M Good For One Vote Until June 28 BRAND PLAINDEALER VOTING Now Open Entries Most Popular Lady Montana from one to 1,000 Vote Your Favorite MAN FURNISH YOUR HOME Good For One Vote Until June 28th The Most Popular Lady Of Montana Cast from one to 1,000 Votes for Your Favorite YOU CAN FURNISH YOUR HOME COMPLETE For Half the Money required at other stores, if you partment for your Furniture Furnishings. 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Moscow, Idaho, June 17.—William F. Kettenbach, George H. Kester and William Dwyer, the first named the Lewiston bankers, charged with conspiracy to defraud the government in timber land entries, were found guilty on two of the counts in the federal court Sunday evening and acquitted on the remaining counts. The jury suddenly reached a verdict at 9 o'clock, after a nag deliberated 34 hours. Each of the three defencants was charged with conspiracy on five counts, each representing a quarter of section of land, the tracts being secured at an average price of $800 each. The particular counts under which they were convicted are believed to be counts 3 and 4, the first one being known as the Charles Carey count, the second as the Guy L. Wilson count. The jury reached a verdict shortly before bedtime, the bailiff notifying the court officials, who instructed them to report immediately at the courtroom. At 8:45 o'clock the jury filed slowly into the box, with the exception of J. W. Robinson, who was carried on a cot, his aged form covered with blan kets, his head being swathed in bandages, which completely covered his snow-white hair and beard. Judge Deitrich ascended the bench and or dered a poll of the jury. In low tones he inquired if the jury had reached a verdict, and was informed they had. Taking the closely written document, he scanned its contents in asbaliate silence. Addressing the spectators, Judge Deitrich requested that no demonstrations be made when the verdict was read. The verdict is considered a victory for the prosecution in almost every particular. The stubbornly fought case has occupied four weeks. No indication was made by attorneys for the defense as to the likelihood of appeal, but it is considered certain the case will be carried at least to the United States court of appeals. The Specific Charges. Guy L. Wilson, upon whose testimony one of the verdicts of guilty was reached, was the first witness called in the case. He said on the witness stand that Dwyer promised him $150 for filing on a timber claim and that he drove through the desired land with Dwyer at the latter's expense. He filed on it some time later, as Dwyer told him that the land was not yet ready for occupancy. At the time of the famous lineup in front of the Lewiston land office, Wilson testified that he was unable to be present and that Dwyer hired a boy to substitute for him. The witness also said that Dwyer coached him on the answers he should make at the land office and gave him his filing fee and $411 to pay on final proof. After deeding the land to Kettenbach and Kester he received a check for $138. William Dwyer—Eighteen months in the penitentiary and to pay a fine of $100; also eight months in jail. Clarence W. Robnett—Eight months in the penitentiary and to pay a fine of $100. George Kester—Eight months in the county jail and to pay a $1000 fine. William E. Kettenbach—E i g h t months in the county jail and to pay a $1000 fine. The sentences were imposed on Dwyer and Robnett for conviction of subordination of perjury at last fall's term of the court in connection with it legal timed deals in the Clearwater country. Dwyer is a timber cruiser and Robnett is a bookkeeper in the Lewiston National bank. Kettenbach is president and Kester is cashier of the Lewiston National bank. They were charged with conspiracy to defraud the government of timber lands. Harriman is Out. The agreement between the Harriman interests and the Rock Island company, entered into in 1904 for the control of the Chicago & Alton railroad, has been abrogated by mutual consent, according to an authoritative announcement made recently. In the future, it was state, the Chicago & Alton stockholders will manage the property. Under the agreement which has just been abrogated the Rock Island company and the Harriman interests alternately controlled the Chicago & Alton, the Rock Island company being in control one year and the Harriman interests the next. The plan would have expired in 1914. The termination of this plan is said to be without prejudice to either party. The Chicago & Alton officials explained that it was simply an instance of letting stockholders manage their own affairs. It was felt that this policy would best subserve the interests of the stockholders. There is to be no change, according to the Chicago & Alton officials, in the policy of the road, which has been managed by the Rock Island under the joint control agreement since last September. Every defeat develops a lot of new excuses. MRS. WONG YUE CHINESE. Sister of Mrs. Howard Gould Gives Up All Rights. Mrs. Wong Sun Yue of San Francisco, sister of Mrs. Howard Gould, is no longer an American citizen. She voluntarily relinquished her rights as a native born Californian recently to become as much as possible an all-around Chinese, like her husband. The records of the local Chinese bureau are lacking in cases similar to that of Mrs. Wong Sun Yue. She will be subject to the laws of China when she chooses to visit that country and when she comes home she will be subject to the regulations of the immigration and restriction laws. Mrs. Yue, who renounces her citizenship to become a Chinese merchant, sald: "As a Chinese merchant many paths are open to me which have been closed before. I have become a member of the talloring firm called the Quong Yuen. It's the dragon for me instead of the Stars and Stripes." FEDERAL JOBS IN NORTHWEST Changes in Postoffice and Other Big Departments. C. M. Dennison has been appointed a guard in the Washington national forest, Yakima section. Carrie L. Stanyer has been named as postmistress at Henderson, Missoula county, Mont. John Johnson has been appointed postmaster at Farmington, Teton county, Montana, vice C. C. Davidson, resigned. Fred Shirley of Spokane, J. E. Morelock of Seattle, L. R. Foley of Wenatchee, Julius Ambrosch of Spokane, W. E. De Lanee of Auburn, C. E. Vinton of Spokane, Harper Pullman of Platt, P. enge of Dayton have been appointed railway mail clerks. ASK HELP FROM PRESIDENT. Chicago Board of Trade Is Worried by Action of Telecappers. The Chicago board of trade has appealed to President Roosevelt and Robert C. Clowery, president of the Western Union, to avert the threatened strike of telegraphers. Business interests of the entire country forsee paralysis of interstate commerce in a gigantic operators' strike, and wish to prevent such a disaster. Five Drowned Near Seattle Seattle, Wash., June 18.—Five people, two sisters, a brother, mother and aunt, perished at Monohan, in the waters of Lake Sammamish Monday. The town of Monohan is two miles distant from the lake, and is the scene of a sawmill industry. The men of the community were at work at the time, and the women were helpless. The dead: Antone Myer, 13 years old; Lizzie and Ida Myer, sisters; Mrs. Myer, mother; Mrs. John Hertor, sister of Mrs. Myer. Antone had gone in swimming and got into the undertow. Lizzie plunged in to save him but got out of her depth; Ida next attempted to rescue them but suffered a similar fate. Mrs. Myer was the next to sacrifice herself, and Mrs. Hertor, undaunted, made an effort that proved fatal. The bodies of the four women were recovered. LATE NEWS ITEMS. A Santa Fee train was wrecked near Earl, a small station 20 miles east of Trinidad, Colorado, last Monday. Quite a number of persons were injured seriously. Seven coaches left the rails and the smoking car was smashed to扑uters. Traffic was delayed for 12 hours. Darwin P. Kinsley has been elected president of the New York Life Insurance company to succeed A. E. Orr. Harlowton, Montana, was practically destroyed by fire last Monday night. ly destroyed by fire last Monday night. Little Margaret Wheeler, living at Harrison, Idaho, was killed by being hit by a freight train. A verdict of justifiable homicide was returned by the coroner's jury sitting at Butte, Mont., upon the body of W. H. Garrity, a miner, who was shot and killed by his wife recently. Garrity was chasing his wife and baby with a razor when killed. Several prostrations are reported from Chicago and New York since last Monday. A man named Black was killed in a quarrel 80 miles inland from Helena, Montana. Further advices regarding the rebellion in South China have been received state that Sun Yat Sen, who for years has been organizing an anti-dynamic movement in China, left Tokyo a few weeks ago before and is reported leading the revolutionist's near Swatow, having taken the field May 22, and opened operations by attacking the walled city of Wang Kong, which was easily captured, and all officials were killed. The government troops on the island of Manow were attacked on May 27 and defeated, the revolutionists then marching upon Cha Chow, which also fell into their hands, and all the officials were promptly killed. Thousands of refugees fled to Swatow, where foreign warships assembled to protect the city. The rebels carry banners inscribed "National army of Central Flowery Kingdom, under General Issimo Sun Yat Sen," and, following the example set by the Tai Pings, they are posting notices that any of their followers who offer violence or death to people who do not oppose them will be summarily killed, and that arms and accourtrems will be given to all. Some men are so addicted to tautology as even to marry a second time NEWS OF THE WORLD SHORT DISPATCHES 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. A dispatch from Tula again reports Count Tolstol as being seriously ill. Thomas Dobson, a wealthy citizen of Portland, Ore., died recently in Alameda, Cal. He was a native of England, 63 years old. Los Angeles, Cal.-William LeBarron Jenny, a veteran of the civil war a prominent architect and engineer recently died at the home of his son Catania, Sicily.-After a period of quietude a somewhat violent eruption of Stromboli occurred recently and terrified the countryside. No damage was reported. Charged with assaulting and robbing Mrs. Sallie Gibbons of Columbia, S. C. of $61,000, Rufus Williams has confessed the crime in the county jail at San Antonio, Texas. Miss Alice Bell was shot and fatally wounded in San Francisco by Roy Huff, a jeweler, who then blew out his brains. Jealousy is given as the cause of the tragedy. The federal grand jury at Pierre, S. D., indicted on 95 counts Charles C. King, former president of the First National bank of Scotland, S. D., charging him with embezzlement. The State bank of Bingham Lake Minn., was robbed recently of $1500 in cash. Later two men, heavily armed, were arrested. They gave the names of George Chester and W. R. White. Later $800 of the stolen money was recovered. In the capitalization of new national banks founded during the time between March 14 and May 31 Washington leads the Pacific northwest, with Idaho second, Oregon third. With the exception of California, Washington leads all of the Pacific states. With the purchase of the Everett street railway from the Hill interests by Stone & Webster, the Boston capitalists, owners now of every electric traction line on Puget sound, the way is made easy for the completion of the through line from Seattle to Vanouver, and work will be started at several points this season. District Judge Greeley Whiteford of Denver has awarded Mrs. Rosa Hill, wife of Frank W. Hill, damages in the sum of $25,000 against Mrs. Anna Bent, wife of Edwin Bent, a banker of Ouray, Col., for allenation of the affections of her husband. All parties concerned are prominent socially. Colonel S. H. Wreford, a prominent business man of Brownsville, was shot and killed recently as the result of a circular he issued in which he bitterly denounced Captain William Kelley because of Kelley's testimony before the senate committee, which is investigating the Brownsville affair in Washington. Jesse Thorman, a stepson of Captain Kelley, is charged with the killing. Raising the point before Judge Whitson in the federal court that the reclamation service has not the right to condemn for its use property obtained under the homestead act, Attorney H. J. Snively seeks to prevent the government from taking Chris Hansen's land, valued at $20,000. The issue is one that will be common to a number of cases now awaiting trial. Judge Whitson has taken the matter under advisement, intimating, however, that he favors the position of Mr. Snively. Three survivors of the Steptoe and Wright campaigns against the confederated hostile Indians of the Inland Empire in 1855 went over the extended Steptoe battlefield at Rosalia, Whitman county, recently, and explained to nearly 60 visitors from Spokane and many citizens of Rosalia the scenes and stirring events in that disastrous fight. These survivors were: Thomas J. Beall, Michael J. Kenny and J. J. Rohn. Steel Mills Close. The receivers of the Milliken Bros. corporation, which failed recently have decided to close the steel mill of the $7,500,000 plant on Staten island and have, in accordance with this determination, discharged 1500 steel workers. About 7000 persons are dependent upon the earnings of the discharged men and as the reopening of the mill is problematical, most of the workers and their families will go to other steel centers to secure employment. The reason behind the receivers' action in closing the mill was said to be their discovery that they could buy steel in the open market cheaper than they could manufacture it. H. E. Weigel Suicides. Petaluma, Cal., June 19.—"Now I'll take a nice, long sleep," remarked Harry E. Welgel getting cut of a barber chair at the Petaluma hotel. He went to his room, drank the contents of a two-ounce bottle of laudanum and died before a doctor could be summoned. Welgel came here nine weeks ago from Seattle and had been drinking heavily. SPORTING NOTES. Here is a new baseball expression from Brooklyn: Why, he couldn't hit a bunch of raindrops with an umbrella. Oscar Graham has lost most of his games after leading in the fifth inning. He is accused of being careless at the end of a game. Griffith changed his pitchers in 15 of the first 26 games in which his team engaged. team cases President Comisky of the White Sox has faith in right-hand batters. He says they hit harder and send in more runs. Steinfeldt, who was second in the National batting averages last season, has crept into the fourth place after a poor start. Unglaub's Boston boys are avoiding the error column by being short-sighted. If a few releases are handed out they will open their eyes. Five times up and five hits. This is the way that Wagner is connecting just now. The Cleveland fans think Lajole's Naps are doing a good deal too much sacrificing. They claim that many runs have been lost by the big hitters falling to line the ball out. The National league is at last out of debt. It took over eight years with 5 per cent of the state receipts to pay up for reducing the league from 12 to 8 clubs. The Weiser baseball club, a member of the Idaho State league, has developed a phenomenal pitcher. He pitched 57 innings without a run being made off his delivery. The world's record is 54 innings. His name is Walter Johnson and he is a native of California. He is 19 years of age and is tall and strong as an ox. He has arms that for length would put Fitzsimmons to the bush. On a soft track at The Meadows recently Barney Oldfield drove an exhibition two miles to demonstrate to press representatives that the track could be negotiated under the minute. He made the second mile in $57\frac{1}{2}$ seconds, clipping 14 seconds off the northwest record, and the two miles in 1:56, another record. Beckenham, England.—In the semifinals for the Kent lawn tennis championship recently May Sutton of California beat Mrs. Lowther 5—7, 6—4, 6—2. In the finals Miss Sutton beat Miss Eastlake Smith 6—1, 6—0. Miss Sutton will meet Mrs. Lambert Chambers for the championship tomorrow. Vancouver players are sore over the announcement from Vancouver that Con Struthers has been signed to manage the team in place of Charlie McIntyre. According to a New York dispatch, Muggsy McGraw will give up baseball at the end of the season. Chicago-Chief of Police Shippy says that he would not permit horse racing in Chicago. Recently it was announced that racing would be reestablished on three tracks here, giving altogether about three months continuous racing. Shippy declares that none of the tracks will be reopened. Raluph Frary, a member of the 1904 Spokane team in the P. N. L., has been signed by President W. H. Lucas for his umpire staff to succeed "Red" Ehret, who was released Saturday night. Idaho, Utah and Western Idaho in the Merge. Salt Lake City, Utah, June 19.—Thomas R. Cutler, general manager of the Utah Sugar company, the Idaho Sugar company and the Western Idaho Sugar company, announces that the eastern stockholders in the three corporations have approved the plans for their consolidation. It is proposed to merge the companies under the name of the Idaho Sugar company, issue $1,000,000 preferred and $1,000,000 of common stock and exchange for old stock on the following basis: Utah Sugar preferred, $10 a share; Idaho Sugar preferred, $11 a share, and Western Idaho Sugar preferred, $12.50 a share. After this distribution there will remain $1,900,000 of the amalgamated stock, which will be put into the treasury for improvements. A part of it will be used to pay for a new factory at Payette, Idaho. SUBWAY IS RUINING BUILDING Cracks Begin to Show In New York Courthouse. New York's $2,000,000 criminal court building is in danger of collapse, and Public Works Commissioner Thompson has appointed a committee of engineers to suggest means of making it safe. The subway runs close to the foundations and the structure has been sinking gradually since it was opened. The officials admit it has settled four inches. New cracks were discovered recently in the marble work of the interior, and the action of the commissioner was taken at the request of judges and lawyers. The site on which the building stands was once a pond. SAN FRANCISCO'S CHIEF RE- MANDED TO SHERIFF'S CARE. He Must Stay in Jail by Order of the Judge—Mayor Pleads Press of Work—Attorney Langdon Insists Defendant Appears Before Court as Would Any Ordinary Citizen. San Francisco—"No ball for Eugene E. Schmitz," the convicted mayor of San Francisco, was the ruling made by Judge Frank H. Dunne, in the application made by the mayor's counsel that he be given his liberty under bond pending sentence, which court will pronounce on June 27. Judge Dunne adopted as his own the stand of the prosecution that in the eyes of the law the mayor is no different from any other prisoner on whom a jury has set the brand of felony Judge Dunne then called the sheriff before him and said that Schmitz was not to be allowed his liberty, but was to be confined in jail unless upon orders of court. Former Judge J. C. Campbell, the mayor's chief counsel, made the formal motion for the admittance of his client to bail on the strength of an admittance in which the mayor says that by reason of having been compelled to give almost his whole time and attention to his trial for the last four weeks, public business requiring his attention has been delayed, and there is now a large amount of it pending and undetermined and requiring his immediate attention. Schmitz "Ordinary Citizen." District Attorney Langdon, in a brief speech, opposed the motion for ball. He said that Schmitz, convicted of a felony, appeared before court, not as a mayor of San Francisco, but as an ordinary citizen, and possessing no extraordinary rights. In a counter affidavit, which he read, he denied the allegations of the mayor as to public matters requiring the personal attention of the mayor. Mr. Langdon reminded the court that as the San Francisco charter provides that "So long as the mayor is temporarily unable to perform his duties, a member of the board shall be chosen president pro tem, to act as mayor." It was not necessary that Schmitz should perform any of the duties specified in his affidavit. Mayor Schmitz sat without the betrayal of any emotion during these proceedings. Later Report. Acting under instructions from District Attorney W. H. Langdon, the board of supervisors adopted a resolution declaring Mayor Schmitz temporarily unable to perform his official duties, and appointed Supervisor J. L. Gallagher acting mayor. Those in charge of the bribery graft prosecution are by this move placed in actual control of the municipal situation. It is the plan of the prosecution forces to ask for the resignation in a few days of some one of the eighteen supervisors. The first act of the reform mayor, if the prosecution's program is carried out, will be to demand the resignation of practically the entire Schmitz administration, whose places will be filled with reform agents. Unless disturbed by the courts the nePw regime will endure until next January, the time for the induction of officers to be chosen at the municipal election next November. ONE BODY AND LAUNCH FOUND No Apparel Found to Show Presence of Missing Midshipmen. Secretary Metcalf has received a long message from Admiral Berry, commanding the Norfolk navy yard, saying that the Minnesota's launch had been raised to the surface and the body of one fireman found. The search for the other bodies is being continued. There was no trace of any of the six midshipmen or the other four seamen who were said to have been on board. Washington—Secretary of the Navy Metcalf has received a report saying that the board which is investigating the drowning of midshipmen and sailors in Hampton Roads recently will find that the launch was cut in two by a wire cable towline. The secretary said that he will wait for the formal report before announcing the details. Newport News, Va., June 18.—Clad in full naval uniforms and with faces and hands fearfully mutilated, the bodies of Midshipmen P. H. Field, Virginia, class of 1906; W. H. Stevenson, North Carolina, class of 1906, and F. P. Holcomb of Deleware, class of 1907, were found in Chesapeake bay Monday. The one drowned in the launch was that of a Fireman Westphal. The bodies of three midshipmen and four seamen are still missing. The fact that the bodies found today had drifted 11 miles from the scene of the tragedy gives rise to a fear that all of the bodies will never be found. Storms Cut Off Black Hills Deadwood, S. D., June 17.—The Black Hills have recently been cut off from communication with the outside world since June 12. A rain and hail storm lasting six hours washed out railroad bridges and tracks and destroyed telegraph wires. Three people are known to have lost their lives. Sir Chentung Liang Cheng, Chinese ambassador, who is in Boston a on visit, has made the following statement: "I shall make public the contents of an official note which I received from Secretary Root, which shows better than anything else can the remarkably high sense of justice which the United States has used in all the dealing with China. You remember that after the Boxer troubles China agreed to pay an indemnity of $24,400,778.81 on account of the losses suffered by the United States government, as well as for personal property lost by her citizens during the Boxer campaign. Four years ago your government was good enough to promise me that when the time arrived, as a token of sincere friendship for China, the original figure of the indemnity would be revised. "True to the promise of the executive officers, I received a note from Secretary Root last Saturday, saying that the president directed him to say in his next message that he would be pleased to recommend that China be relieved of all obligation in excess of the final revised accounts of the indemnity, which had been set at $11,655,492.69. That, as you can see, will save China over $12,000,000 and also an increst of 4 per cent. "You can not emphasize too strongly my great admiration for the fair spirit which has always characterized the dealings of the United States with my country. This final action is another monument to America's high sense of justice and I feel called upon to say, not because I am the retiring ambassador, that personally, I feel that America is one of China's strongest friends." MONTANA ITEMS Fred Nelson and Hugh Bucher have been arrested at Chester on the charge of stealing a quantity of stamped envelopes from a wrecked Great Northern train. The package is said to have contained postal supplies for the Spokane postoffice. The secretary of the interior has restored 664,000 acres to settlement withdrawn for the Sun river irrigation project in Montana June 17, 1902, and 116,480 acres withdrawn under other statutes for the same project; also 267,000 acres withdrawn for the lower Yellowstone project. The lands were withdrawn that engineers might ascertain what portions might be brought under water from government canals, and are restored now that all available portions have been learned. Brakeman Thomas T. Pearson was killed at Libby on the Great Northern recently by falling between the cars as he was stepping from a car of poles to a boxcar ahead. He slipped and fell to the rail, being cut in two at the hips, and lived only 35 minutes. He was about 21 years old. The Lewis and Clark district court will soon be called upon to hear the trial of a suit involving mining property of the estimated value of $750,000. A visit was made Sunday to Fort Missoula by Major General A. W. Greeely of Chicago. The question as to where the division point between Great Falls and Billings on the Billings & Northern will be located has been settled. A tract of land, comprising about 160 acres, five miles south of Garnell to use for that purpose, has been purchased. According to one of the officials of the Billings & Northern railroad, who has just returned from a tour of inspection of the line, the work of construction is now proceeding in a satisfactory manner, and nearly thirty miles of steel have been laid. Extensive arrangements are being made by the Billings council and the trustees of the chamber of commerce for the visit of Secretary of the Interior James R. Garfield, which will be made June 26, the day when the lottery for the Huntley lands will begin. A deal is pending for the sale to Peter Larson, the millionaire railroad contractor, of a tract of land at Sixth avenue and Ewing street, which will be donated by him to the city of Helena for a library site, Andrew Carnegie having announced he would give the money for the building. Missoula was spared a cooks' and waiters' strike by the employers granting the demand for a ten-hour day. The hotels were not affected, as the employees were already working ten hours. LATE NEWS ITEMS. Governor Hughes of New York has signed the New York city recount bill providing for a recount and recanvass by judicial process of the ballots cast for mayor at the last election in New York. Barring hot winds, Washington will produce this year 300,00,000 bushels of wheat, according to the latest reports after a trip through the wheat belts of the state of Washington and Idaho. Not only do the growers expect a big crops, but also high prices for their grain. Seventy-cent wheat this fall would mean $21,000,000 to the eastern Washington wheat ranchers. The 24th annual reunion of the association of Washington pioneers is in session in Seattle this week with nearly two hundred persons in attendance. Josephine Verella, aged 15 years, of Pasco was drowned in the Columbia river last Tuesday. The engine in the bota broke and the boat drifted and struck the bridge pier and she was thrown out. Many a man who spurns tobacco in this world will need a smoking jacket in the next. 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Any three sizes and fully warrant nearest agency for The Rayon throughout and structured; absolute power; an ornament. If not at your desire CONTINUE In the same sense and you will never be without the fire. If not best by design, and unprepared for 2c. EAROOD NUMBER 340 D-Fath Ave. Bradlyn N. Pure as Mother's Bread— Inland Crackers IN THE Red Packages —Not made by the Tr GREAT NOTHERN CARS BURN. Seventeen Passengers Injured in Oriental Limited Wreck. Minot, N. D.—Seventeen persons were injured in the wreck of the east-bound Oriental Limited on the Great Northern railway west of Palermo Saturday morning. Nine cars plunged down a 20-foot embankment, and all but the mail car burned. Engineer James Longevan want down with the engine, but escaped injury. Fireman Nolan jumped and hurt his foot. The wreck was caused by a broken rail. The injured include: L. G. Skull, Seattle, injured on head and body. William Johnson, Saskatchewan, injured on head and body. Kawanish, a Japanese, en route to New York; injured internally. WASHINGTON NOTES At Medical Lake A. B. Taylor, 85 years of age, died recently after a brief illness. Frank Dean of the Spokane City league has been appointed umpire in the Trolley league to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of George Ferris. In an opinion to the governor the attorney general decides that the act of the last legislature authorizing the appointment of women as notaries of public is not unconstitutional. The application of H. O. Shuey of Seattle and associates to organize the Citizens' National bank of Seattle, employing a capital of $200,000, has been approved by the comptroller of the currency. J. R. Rupley, county commissioner from the Second district and a prominent citizen of Pullman, is lying at home with a broken leg, a dislocated hip and other serious injuries, the result of a runaway. COMING EVENTS. Western Oregon Teachers' association, Salem, July 1-3. National B. Y. P. U. convention Spokane, Wash., July 4-7. Summer school of agriculture, Mosc cow, Idaho, June 15-July 27. Pacific jurisdiction Woodmen of the World, Seattle, July 24. Washington State Press association. Everett, July 25-27. State college summer school, Pullman, Wash., June 24-August 4. Teachers' summer school, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, July 15-August 27. d'Alene, Idaho, July 15-August 27. Southern Idaho Methodist confer ence, Boise, August 21. Eastern Oregon Wool Sales. Pendleton, June 7. Heppner, May 28-29; June 18. Shaniko, June 10-11; June 26; July 16. Condon, June 21. Baker City, July 9. Elgin, July 11. Start Open Shop Experiment. San Francisco building interests have brought about the organization of a syndicate of outside capitalists who will advance $10,000,000 within the next month to be used in construction on the open shop basis only. It is said that a few San Franciscans have subscribed funds to the syndicate. Another combination in the building line is composed of contractors, large construction companies and material men who favor the open shop plan and agree to build or furnish material on that basis. work and least fuel-expense use a PERFECTION Home Oil Cook-Stove er. Does everything that any other degree of heat instantly. Made in ed. At your dealer's, or write our or descriptive circular. The Lamp is the best lamp for all-round household use. Made of brass beautifully nickeled. Perfectly con- ly safe; unexcelled in light-giving at any room. Every lamp warranted. er's, write to our nearest agency. ENTAL OIL COMPANY (Incorporated) 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. PRESENT DUMA ENDS CZAR NICHOLAS ISSUES UKASE ABOLISHING IT. The Dissolution of the Russian Duma Followed the Refusal of That Body to Permit Arrest of Its Members on Charges of Conspiracy Against the State. St. Petersburg—Emperor Nicholas affixed his signature Sunday morning to an imperial ukase abolishing the present duma and ordering that the elections of members to its successor, which is to meet November 14, to be held under the new election law, which provides against the "submergence of the educated classes by the uneducated masses." This act constitutes a virtual coup detat, and overrides the fundamental laws solemnly proclaimed by his majesty on the eve of the convoction of the first duma, which declare that the electoral law can never be changed without the consent of parliament itself. This breach of the constitution is justified by the great law of necessity, the advisers of the emperor holding it impossible, under present conditions, to secure a parliament capable of cooperating harmoniously with the crown and rescuing Russia from anarchy and revolution. The ukase is accompanied by a manifesto setting forth the motives which led the emperor to act. He adverts to the duma's rejection of temporary laws, its refusal to condemn terrorism, the delay in ratifying the budget, the revolutionary spirit of a large portion of its members, the abuse of the right of interpellation, and the failure of the duma to comply immediately with the demand for the exclusion of the 55 social democratic members charged with conspiracy. These various evils are ascribed to defects in the electoral law, consequently the emperor decided to change the basis of suffrage so that every part of the Russian population should be represented in the lower house. The representation of the non-Russian nationalities, the manifesto continues, should be decreased in order to prevent these delegates from becoming a decisive factor in purely Russian questions and elections in the frontier regions, where the standard of civic development is low, should be temporarily suspended. These necessary changes in the mode of elections cannot be submitted to the duma, the composition of which is unsatisfactory on account of the defects in the election law itself, but to the authority which granted the first election law belongs the right to substitute new basis of suffrage. "God entrusted us with imperial authority over our people," his majesty declares, "and before his throne we must answer for the fate of the Russian state. Conscious of this, we have taken a firm resolution to bring to an end the great task of the transformation of Russia begun by us and to grant Russia a new electoral law, the publication of which we entrust to the ruling senate. "From our loyal subjects we expect a hearty and unanimous service to the fatherland whose sons ever have been the fortress of her power, glory and prestige. NICHOLAS." Duma Resisted Arrests. The dissolution of the Russian duma followed the refusal of that body to permit the arrest of a number of its members on the charge of conspiracy against the state. It has been freely predicted ever since the lower house first met, March 5, that its dissolution was only a question of time and the many official denials never carried conviction. The history of this duma, like its predecessor, has been one of almost constant clashes with the government. This, in spite of the fact that a consistent effort was made in some quarters to make the duma an effective legislative body and that the government's program for legislation contained a number of reforms. The cabinet decided it would give parliament every chance to justify its existence. The deputies, however, are insistent on radical changes, and their persistence resulted in what amounts to a charge by the government that the duma was a shelter for conspiracy and treason. The situation entered upon its final phase when revolutionary members went to London and took part in a congress which had for its avowed purpose the upsetting of the throne of the czar. Ever think how a good many smart people are "run" by some cheap person. Eye Restored — Henduches Cured by J. Clark Watson Ocular Refractionist Spokane, - - Wash. Room 208 Chemical block, corner Sprague and Howard. Entrance on Howard St. Consultation and examination—FREE Gasoline Engine and Irrigation Plants Waterloo Wall Drills little especially for work in the porch floor. Drilling and fishing tools Watson Wall Drills Writio install your machine ery wants. Wall drillers coated blanks. 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Vegetables—Asparagus, 6c; green onions, 25c doz bunches; turnips, 30@ 40c doz bunches; hothouse lettuce, 20c; tomatoes, $2.75@3 crate; rhubarb, $1.25 crate; cauliflower, $2.50 doz; cucumbers, $1.50 doz; potatoes, $1.75 cwt; new potatoes, $3.50 cwt; beets, $3.50 cwt; Walla Walla beets, 40c doz bunches; carrots, 40c doz; W. W. beans, 16c lb; radishes, 30@35c doz; strawberries, $2.50; Hood Rivers, $3 crate; parsley, $40@50c doz; green gooseberries, $2.50@2.75 crate; pine-apples, $3@3.25doz; hotbed lettuce, 12½c lb; Snake river cherries, $1.50 a crate; peaches, $2@2.25 a box; apricots, $2.50 a box. 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B. Reid, will take a trip to Seattle on July 1st. Joe Smith, better known as "Chip," left with the Sells-Floto Show, which showed in Butte last week. Several of our young men went over to Butte to see the Sells-Floto Show last week. The Show passed up Helena on account of the exhorbitant license fee. W. C. Rose and H. C. Simmons took the Civil Service examination last week for a position in the U. S. Assay Office. Prof. J. C. Reubin, a stringed instrument musician, is a late arrival in the city. Manhattan Club Elec Officers The Manhattan Social Club had an election of officers at their Club rooms on the 15th, and the following were elected for the ensuing year: W. C. Rose, President; A. Palmer, Vice-President; J. B. Bass, Secretary and Treasurer. The following were elected as a Board of Trustees: W. C. Rose, J. B. Bass, M. O. J. Arnett, Andrew Green, J. L. Ellis. Reverend Osborne pulls off his great Stag Social at the Church Tuesday evening. It promises to be a grand affair. W. C. Irvin, who has been on the sick list, is able to be around again. David Gordon of the Luzon was arrested charged with allowing minors to frequent his place on last Monday. Dave says it is all a mistake. That his partner Irvin sent his stepson for beer in a can, for his own use, and that it is only a case of persecution by a negrohating police sergeant. THE PLAINDEALER Voting Contest promises to be a hummer. I. A. Early and T. S. Thomas of the Broadwater crew, resigned their positions and left for Spokane Tuesday. J. L. Ellis is considering a proposition to open up a machine shop in the near future. The Sells-Floto Show in Butte last Friday showed in a snowstorm. Rev. W. T. Osborne on last Monday evening reunited in the bonds of holy wedlock Mrs. Amelia Washington and George Washington, Jr. Savings securely cared for Interest at the rate of 4 per cent. Money always ready when called for Mrs. W. T. Osborne went to Great Falls Monday tc attend Rev. Redd's grand picnic. The Annual Sermon for the Masonic Order will be preached at St. James Church Sunday evening. Mrs. Edward Glenn left for the East last week on an extended visit. She will visit the Jamestown Exposition, Washington, D.C., and many other Eastern cities. Mrs. Jennie Young of Washington, D.C., returned with the family of Senator Carter, and will again be a Montanian. There will be a meeting at this office next Wednesday afternoon for the purpose of organizing a colored business men's league, so that Helena may officially have representation at the great meet at Topeka in August. NOTICE I wish to thank our many friends both white and colored for their help and kind words of comfort in our sorrow and distress. Mrs. E. G. Cole and Son BUY YOUR COAL NOW T. B. Stan on, Chairman Nathan Godfrey E. A. Morley Commiss'ners H. K. Howry, Secretary Circular No.1 The Railroad Commission of Montana having completed an investigation into the coal supply now in sight, and to be available for the use of citizens of this state during the winter months of 1907 and 1908, and such inquiry having resulted in the showing that a coal shortage exceeding that of the past winter is not only possible but probable unless steps are taken to avert it, issues this circular for the purpose of warning and advising the people of Montana to put in their coal supplies early. The constantly increasing traffic of the Railroads, calling for greater quantities of fuel for engine consumption, will largely cut down the supply of coal that has heretofore been offered commercially through the coal companies controlled by the railroads. The population of this State is growing, and more fuel, both coal and wood, will be required the coming winter than ever before. With a view to averting a fuel famine, this Commission earnestly advises the people of Montana to arrange for their fuel requirements as early as possible. THE RAILROAD COMMISSION OF MONTANA Helena, Mont. (Continued from first page) we should go to Jamestown we would not be allowed any rights as soldiers or as men. We could not have any passes, or leave the stables where our horses are kept. It was also said that the people of Jamestown did not want us there, but we think it was the authorities at West point who did not want us there. They want to impress upon the outside world that colored soldiers are not capable of going where the white soldiers go. We do not care to associate with them, but we do care to be respected as long as we are loyal. If there is that much prejudice in the army, what next will be done with the colored soldiers? In The Topeka Plaindeale BANKING MAIL Church and Society Directory. St. James African Methodist Episcopal church, located at Co., 5th Ave. and Holkeback street, Rev. W. I. Osborne, Pastor. Services Sunday at 11 a. m, and 7 30 p. m. Sunday School, 2 p. m., A. Marshall, Supt. Carrie Dorsey, Chorister, Florence Anderson, Secy Prayer Meeting Wednesday Evening. Class meeting, Friday evenings. R. J. Fletcher Lodge No. 101, A. F. and A. M., meets themst and third Wednesday evenings of each month in the Lucas Block. R. L. Ford, W. M.; C. Johnson S. W., Spencer Smith, J. W. Geo. Alexander, Secy; W. R. Dorsey, Treas. Byrd Lodge No. 11, A. F. and A. M., meets the first and third Monday evening of each month at 14 12 S. Main St. H. J. Baker W. M.; G. M. Lee, S. W.; J. Harris, J. W.; Chas. Ecton, Secy, W. C. Rose, Treas. Bethsheba Lodge, O. E. S., meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday evenings of each month in their hall in the Lucas Block. Mrs. Chas Johnson, W. M.; Mrs. N. Ford, A. M.; Albert Napper, W. P.; Mrs. M. Simmons, Treas. Mrs. C. C. Matthews, Sect.; Mrs. Jos Clark, Con.; Mrs. J. Harrison, A. B.; M. O. J. Arnett, W.; Chas Johnson, S.; Mrs. L. Napper A.; Mrs. Jas Crump, R.; Mrs. M. A. Core, Esther; Mrs. E. Dorsey, M.; Mrs. George Alexander, Electa. Golden City Lodge No. 3455, G. U. of O. F., meets the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month. R. Brown, N. G.; J. M. Reed, V. G.; J. Howard, P. N. G.; N. Ford, P. S.; W. Parker, E. S.; W. Cottles, Treas. J. W. Crump, N. F.; Albert Marshall, Chapain; W. Mason, Warden; J. Ingram, L. G.; J. Tolbert, P. N. F. Household of Ruth, No. 842, meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday evening of each month. Mrs. saillie 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. Prude of Montana Lodge, No. 4, K., of P., meets the 2nd and 4th Monday evenings of each month at G. A. R. Hall. J. W. Crump, C. C.; H. Robinson, V. C.; S. Smith, M. of F.; W. Cottles, M. of E.; J. H. Howard, K of R. and S.; D. Gordan, m at A.; Geo. Harrison, O. G.; W. C. Irvin, I. G.; A. Napper, Prelate. 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 Mrs. Frank M. Shannon, Proprietress SILVER CITY CLUB, Billiard and Pool Tables in Connection. All Appointments UP-TO-DATE. 38% 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. Shines make the world seem brighte Phone 410 PACKING AND PROVISION COMPANY wholesale OYSTERS, FISH, POULTRY, FRUIT, BUTTER & EGG HART, SCHAFFNER & MARY SUITS AND OVERCOATS. MANHATTAN SHIRTS "YOUMAN'S" HATS GANS & KLEIN COMPANY GRAND VOTING CONTEST 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 Coupon I Desire to Cast..... in the PLAIN- DEALER Voting Contest. Name Address 116 So Name 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. LLOYDS C mes make and seem bril ne are Always Welc AT THE LUZO Saloon All Appointments Up-To-Dat Bordon & Irvin, Prop . Main St., HELEM Helena AND PROVISION wholesale SH, POULTRY, FRUIT, BU WE SELL SCHAFFNER & SUITS AND OVERCOAT ESTABLISHED 1866