Montana Plaindealer

THE MONTANA PLAINDEALER Vol. 2. THE MONTANA PLAINDEALER Published Weekly by The Montana Plaindealer Company. Subscription $2.00 per year, Strictly in Advance. Advertising Rates on Application. Entered as second-class matter April 12, 1905, 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. PROSPERITY!! Owing to the peculiar conditions that exist as to the publication of this paper It will be impossible for the papep to be published during our absence in attendance to the Western Press Association at Topeka Kansas so our next issue will not appear until the 23rd. Inst. Our patrons will have to bear in mind the exigencies of the occasion and govern themselves accordingly. On To Kansas. At this time with an unusual press of business we could from a personal standpoint ill afford a trip of any duration away from our place of business. But as we believe that the same will be of ultimate and lasting benefit to our people in this section, we willingly make the sacrifice of time and expense to March On To Kansas and there meet the representative men and women of our race and tell them of the opportunities that are theirs in this section if they will come. And if we do that and are successful in inducing some of our best citizenship to come out and assist what are here in the uplift of the race we shall feel amply repaid for our time and expense. Senator Murrill. All places have their characters among its different classes, in this respect Helena is no exception one of the characters of this City familiar to the some what unique and some time Grotesque, R. Murrill better known by the Cognomen of"Senator" at the Church no function is complete without him, although no Dr. Gaunsalus or Prof. Swing his reasoning and philosophy is at times potent, and what ever he undertakes whether as a soloist on a musical program or as a debater on a heavy subject, his earnestness overcomes his critics, he is the life of St. James Literary and has been referred to as the man who made the St. James literary famous. The Niagara Movement The third Annual Meetiug of the Niagara Movement will take-place in Boston, Mass., Monday to Wed. Aug. 26 to 28th. The 3 day program will include: one public demonstration, one social reception, a series of private con-ferences in committee groups, pilgrimages to abodes of "the faithful. There will also be a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the aboli- Railroad rates a fare and a third round trip, certificate plain. All lovers of liberty and equal rights are cordially invited. W. E. DuBOIS. C. G.Morgan, State Secretary for Massachusetts, Chairman Local Committee of Arrangements, 39 Court Street, Boston, Mass. BUTTE NOTES "Hello. Editor" this is Butte, we are still alive, and in the ring, glad to hear of you representing this part of the "Country" at Kanas. Rev.H.H.Jones and his co-workers dessevers much credit in the effort they have made, to improve the A.E.Church,the cupola is a beauty and a great improvement to the property. Mr.R.C. Logan and bride have eturend from their wedding tour to make thier home in our City we wellcome them in Our Midst. Mr. and Mrs. McCowen of Bozeman are visitor in our City They have had several function in their honor. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jones enter- tained in honor of Mr. and Mrs. McCowen on Friday evening all in- vited reported a delightful time, The features of the week was the Oid Maids Convention given at G.F.Hall for the benfit of A.M.E. Church under the able management of Mrs. M. Lucas it was fun from start to finish. Prof. F. A. Pearl was a master hand covering Old Maids into beautiful women but when Mrs. H. H. Jones wished to be turned into a man he baulked and the Machine buated. Mrs. Wm. Lewis is very sick at her home on West Mercury St. The Old Maids sure excelled the selves and no doubt win for them-selves a Bachelor heart. The song entitled the OldMaids sung by Mrs. Minnie Smith isworth of mentioning. The Rec. by Miss V.Williams & Mrs.S.Reeves was well received the cultured young lady Miss Grace Johnson was well taken. The sweet singer Mrs.C.P.Smith was in good form. The last but not least Mrs. Geo Willis as Topsy was a Mess she did her part sure, she brought down the house. Jim.Yancey O.Fenton,Jno.Allen Jno.Davis we admit are stillon earth EditorJ. B.Bass was the City Monday and Tuesday. The Afro-American Mining and Milling Co have a fine suit of roons in the Silver Bow Block. Judge Flurry now has charge of J. W. Duncan's old stand at 114 St. Wyoming St. Mr. Geo. Willis continues in bad health. Our people are great patrons of the race track. Helena, Montana, Friday, August 9, 1907 HELENA COLORED CITIZENS IN LINE OAGANIZE A LOCAL BUSINESS LEAGUE AND ELEGTS DELEGATE S TO THE NATIONAL LEAGUE WHICH WEETS IN TOPEKA KANSAS. To the credit our citizens in Helena, it is to be saib that out of a heterogenous mass there are alwaysa vast majority of that mass, who are broadgauged and stand for race progress. In response to a call issued by the editor of this journal the P.lain dealer office was crowed Thursday afternoon to organize and put on foot a local'bussness league. One of the pioneer citizens of this section in the person of M.O.J. Asnett was made chairman of the meeting, and after the object of the meeting was stated by J.B. Bass the meeting soon got down to business, and formed a permanent organization and electeb two delegates and two alternate to attend the meeting of the of the National body which meets in Topeka, the 16, Inst. It was the consensus of opinion; that the organization should be a permernent one. And that by be-ing in touch with the great Nagi-ional body of which Booker T.Was-ington is president that much good could be accomplisheb for race progress in this section. The following officers were elected. M. O. J. Aruett Pres. J. B. Bass Vice Pres. H. C. Simmons Secetary H. Salsburg Tres. J. B. Bass and J. L. Ellis were elected as delegaies to attend the the National League at Topeka and Gns Mason and H. Salsburg as their allernates. SKETCHES OF A FEW OF OUR BUSINESS MEN. W. R. Dorsey runs a modern and up to date grocery business which foots up many thousands an- nually, he employs several clerks and has a trade which is not even confined to the limits of our City. A. J. Walton is engaged in the restuarant business and does an im- mense volume of business, his patrionage comes from all classes and although only a short time in business, he is making a rabid progress which shows what can be accomplished if one will only make the effort. Llyods' tailoring and boot black establishment which probably does business of $500.00 per month is conducted by L. V. Graye. Harry Salsburg a young man who has only recently located in our City, has a pantatorium and cleaning establishmeut which has all the work his firm can do and is making money. Gordon and Irvin saloon men (which business is legetimate in this secti on) do an immense volume of business and are progressivemen both being property holders in the City. Mrs. C. E. McEvoy is one of our business women who must be given credit for her ability along that line she conducts one of the best rooming houses in the City and rooms at a premium at her establishment She has for years conducted the Boston Block saved her money and owns property. B. F. Hooper who does a general contracting business, has shown what a man can do who attends to business, as he is a large property holder. M. L. Walker who conducts junk business and also is interested in mines can also be quoted as success in his line. J. E. W. Clark coeduets a first class chriopodist and hair dressing parlors, and is one of the leading business men of Helena. The Plaindealer Publishing Co. is another business concern which do es a large volume of business, the job department is always filed with orders, and the newspaper has all splendid circulation which in always on the upward trend. The Helena Hand Laundry and Capital City Hand laundry are con- cerns operated by our people which are paying propositions. Mrs. E. G. Cole conducts the largest exclusive second hand business in the City. And others which we have not the space to mention are doing their part to aid and assist in the business world. Most all of our people who have resided here for any length of time own their own homes. We submit that no City in the Country can make a better showing with a total Negro population of less than 500. NEWS FROM CHIGAGO Mr. Richard W. Hall a colored police officer of Chicago displayed on last Thursday great bravery a desperate and deadly struggle with a white man by the name of Costillo Guinsppe. He shot and killed Mr. Costillo Guinsppe. The head officials of the Police Department of Chicago as well as the large number of leading citizens of Chicago have highly complimented Police Officer Richard W. Hall upon his good Judgement and excellent bravery. Mr. A. H. Roberts, Clerk of the Municipal Court is away on his vacation. [Continued on page 4] The New York Dry Goods Store. Helena, Montana. HOSIERY AND UNDERWEAR DEPARTMENT Dress Skirt and Waist Sale DRESS SKIRTS Trimmed with braid and silk bands, $20.00 value now at $14.95 Faney Panama Skirts Trimmed with braid and folds, black and colors, $18.00 value . . . $10.00 WANTED HELP BOOT BLACKS, TAILORS LLOYDS Shines n world seen Phone YOU CAN FURNISH Y TED HELP OF ALL BLACKS, TAILORS AND BARBER LLOYDS nines make orld seem bright one AN FURNISH YOUR HOME WANTED HELP OF ALL KINDS BOOT BLACKS, TAILORS AND BARBERS; WRITE LLOYDS LLOYDS Shines make the world seem brighter Phone 410 YOU CAN FURNISH YOUR HOME COMPLETE For Half the Money required at other stores, if you will come to our Sea partment for your Furniture, Carpets, Stoves Furnishings. This Department is not filled junk, but clean fresh goods that have been us and are practically as good as new Arthur P. Cur other stores, if you will come to our Secu t for your Furniture, Carpets, Stoves or fishings. This Department is not filled out but clean fresh goods that have been used and are practically as good as new. required at other stores, if you will come to our Second Hand Department for your Furniture, Carpets, Stoves and House Furnishings. This Department is not filled with old junk, but clean fresh goods that have been used slightly and are practically as good as new. Arthur P. Curtin, Reliable Housefurnisher, Grand Street. --- WALKING SKIRTS Of Mixtures, Plaids and Panamas. $8.00 to $10.00 values, choice. OF ALL KINDS AND BARBERS; WRITE LLOYDS make the m brighter 410 YOUR HOME COMPLETE will come to our Second Hand De- tore, Carpets, Stoves and House artment is not filled with old is that have been used slightly ly as good as new. P. Curtin, Furnisher, Grand Street. A Review of Happenings In Both Eastern and Western Hemispheres During the Past Week—National, Historical, Political and Personal Events. Mrs. Louisa M. Taft, mother of the secretary of war, is seriously ill with inflammation of the gall bladder. The Belfast members of the Royal Irish constabulary held a great demonstration in the barracks square, Belfast, Ireland, recently in the presence of thousands of people, in support of their demands for increased pay. The new type of war vessel and one that is expected to add greatly to the efficiency of the navy in time of war was launched here today from the shipyards of the Fore River Shipbuilding company, Quincy, Mass. The vessel is the scout cruiser Salem, whose duty it will be in time of war to look for and report the movements of an enemy. The Salem is to have a speed of 24 knots. This is greater than that of any cruiser in the navy. Judge C. M. Lukens holds Albert S Squires to the district court in the sum of $500 for the murder of Robert Clemm at Troy, Idaho. All hope of an immediate settlement of the dock workers' strike in Duluth appears to be at an end. Telegraphic advices received at the state department from the American consul at Harbin are to the effect that the cereal crops throughout northern and central Manchuria are very badly injured, owing to a severe drouth. The body of one of the four officers who made an ascension in a military balloon at the Tsarskoe Selo grounds last week was found recently off Hogland, a small island in the gulf of Finland, 110 miles west of St. Petersburg. The balloon was picked up at sea in a waterlogged condition several days ago. The business section of the town of Stella, in Cowltz county, Wash., was wiped out by fire recently. The loss will be about $50,000, with half that amount covered by insurance. The fire started in a barber shop and as the buildings were all wooden and there were no fire fighting facilities, the flames spread with great rapidity. Lying cold in death, with her throat slashed in a dozen places by a razor, Helen Bailey Trowbridge, a comely woman of about 32 years, reputed to be an actress from Chicago, was found in her room at the American house, Pittsburg, Pa. Dr. Anthony Varticle, who a couple of years ago prepared to start for the north pole on an overland trip, is dead in Seattle. Dr. Varticle was a noted inventor, scientist and dentist. Kate Soyrak was killed and Robert Guestel, his son Robert and four servants, Lucy Derile, Hulda Landols, Harriet Weaver and Robert Grandello barely escaped with their lives recently from inhaling a powerful gas used as an insect exterminator in a room at the Guestel summer cottage at Arverne, L. I., the fumigator had shut up the room, warning all not to enter it, but the cook, misunderstanding him, opened the door and instantly fell dead. The others, attracted by the sound of her falling body, rushed to the spot and quickly lapsed into unconsciousness. BANKER BUYS BRASS BRICK. Pays §10,000 for Imitation of Real Gold. South McAlester.-J. J. McAlester, president of the American National bank of this city, was swindled into paying $10,000 in cash for a worthless brick. A brick was offered to the banker by a man representing himself to be a miner. It was taken to Muskogee, appraised at the government office and stated to contain 80 per cent pure gold. When the deal was completed, the McAlester banker was given the imitation instead of the brick the appraiser had examined. The swindle was discovered a few hours after the transaction. Mr. McAlester is democratic candidate for railroad commissioner, and is one of the most influential bankers in Indian Territory. LATE NEWS ITEMS. A man may give a friend a drink from his private flask without breaking the Sunday closing law, according to an opinion given by George H. Cameron in the municipal court at Portland Monday. In an eager search for his 15-year-old daughter Edna, who is reported to have eloped with Charles Rivers, 25 years of age, Frank Lyons, one of the wealthiest and most prominent ranchers from the reservation near Toppenish, arrived in Tacoma to get his daughter. Judge for Hawaii Is Married. Los Angeles—Judge S. M. Ballou, recently appointed by President Roosevelt to the supreme bench in the judiciary of Hawaii, was married in this city recently to Miss Lucia Burnett, a daughter of the late Thomas P. Burnett, vice-president of the San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake railroad. Don't stand sponsor for the opinions of others. WOULD LIMIT FAMILIES. Professor Ross of Wisconsin Opposes Roosevelt Idea. Madison, Wis.-Taking issue with President Roosevelt on the desirability of raising large falmies, Professor Edward A. Ross, head of the sociology department of the Wisconsin state university, yesterday told his class that "restriction in the birth rate is a movement which at the bottom is salutary, that evils in its train appear to be minor, or transient, or self-limiting, or curable." Professor Ross is himself the father of three children. After declaring that restriction in the birth rate was salutary, Professor Ross, anticipating widespread opposition to such an assertion, added: "I take my stand with those who hate famine, war, saber-toothed competition, class antagonism, degradation of the masses, wasting of children, dwarfing of women and cheapening of men." "Shall we live to see a mother of more than three regarded as a public benefactor and placed on the payroll of the state?" SAY CAPTAIN KILLED ENGINEER. Witnesses Allege Klingenberg's Crime Was Cilled Blooded. San Francisco—Captain C. J. Klingenberg, indicted by the federal grand jury for the murder of J. D. Paul, chief engineer of the schooner Olga, and who was captured at Nome early this month by United States Marshal Powell, arrived this afternoon and was placed in the city prison. The indictment charges Klingenberg with having shot and killed Paul while the latter was lying in his bunk on board the Olga on October 16, 1905. Frank Miller, Frank Carlson and George Johnson, principal witnesses for the government, are detained in the Alameda county jail. According to the statement of these witnesses to Assistant United States Attorney Ben L. McKinley, the crime was cold blooded. Johnson is a negro and was steward of the Olga at the time of the killing. Klingenberg will be tried for murder in the United States circuit court in this city. Work of an Insane Man Versailles, July 30. — Grief and sorrow reign in the residence near Neutune park of the stricken Huntington family, where Sunday night Henry E. Huntington, son of Major Henry Alonzo Huntington, shot down two sisters and two brothers at the moment the members of the family had gathered around the deathbed of the fatehr. Major Huntington is dead. The condition of Elizabeth and Alonzo Huntington is declared to be desperate although not hopeless. The wounds in flicted upon Edith and Douglas Huntington are not serious. Mrs. Huntington, their mother, is completely prostrated from shock and confined to her bed. A few squares away Henry, who is regarded by his family and friends as demented, is in jail. He is dazed and confused and hardly realizes the terrible thing he has done. Major Huntington was one of the best known Americans in Paris and he and his family have long been taking a prominent part in the social and official gaiety of the capital. He was a retired army officer and prior to taking up his residence abroad he lived in Chicago, where he was an associate of tothese prominent in army and business circles. In Paris he became well known for his after dinner speeches at the American club, of which he was an organizer and recently president. LATE NEWS ITEMS. The body of Miss Laura Matthews of New York city was found lying in lane near Ivywild, Colorado Springs, Monday morning, with a bullet hole through her head. Miss Matthews had been living with a sister, Mrs. Neil Manson, Chicago, and had been studying dramatic art in Chicago. Because he imagined the Almighty ordered him to do so, a crazed sheepherder, whose name can not be learned, derailed passenger train No. 3 on the Great Northern at Toledo station, seven miles east of Havre, Mont. Sunday morning, causing the death of the fireman and slightly injuring a number of passengers. For the fourth time Caleb Powers is on trial in Kentucky charged with com plicity in the murder of William Goebel. New National Labor Union Cleveland, Ohio-The Western Federation of Cloakmakers is the name of a new national labor organization launched here recently, following the successful termination of a local strike. The organization, it is asserted, starts off with a membership of 1500, including tailors and operators. It will be conducted independent of the American Federation of Labor or any other national organization. Lad Saves Playmate. North Yakima, Wash.-Little Ira Van Dermeer, a lad of 11 years, proved himself a youthful hero and possessed of great presence of mind recently. The 4-year-old son of Frank X. Nagler had fallen into one of the irrigation ditches on North Third street, and was being rapidly carried down the street by the swiftly running water by rescued by young Van Dermeer. GREAT TRIAL ENDED HAYWOOD, OEFENDANT, FREED BY JURY AT BOISE. Jurymen Explain That Evidence Failed to Convict Them Haywood Conspired to Kill Steunenberg—Climax of the Famous Trial—Verdict Was Expected by Many. Boise, Idaho, July 30.—Into the bright sunlight of a beautiful Sabbath morning into the stillness of a city drowsy with the lazy slumber of a summer Sunday, William D. Haywood, the defendant in one of the most noted trials involving conspiracy and murder that the country has ever known, walked today a free man, acquitted of the murder of former Governor Frank Steunenberg. The probability of a verdict of acquittal in the case of the secretary, treasurer and acknowledged leader of the Western Federation of Minnesota had been freely predicted since Saturday, when Judge Fremont Wood read his charge, which was regarded as strongly favoring the defense in its interpretation of the laws of conspiracy, circumstantial evidence and the corroboration of an accomplice who confesses. It was also freely predicted that in the event of Haywood's acquittal the state would abound the prosecution of his associates, Charles H. Moyer, president of the federation, and George A. Pettibone of Denver. Application has been made to Judge Wood to admit Moyer and Pettibone to bail, and it was said that in the case of Moyer, against whom the state is admitted to have its weakest case, a favorable consideration would not be unexpected. Not the least interesting of the comments made upon the verdict was that of Harry Orchard, the self-confessed murderer of Governor Steunenberg, and the witness upon whora the state chiefly relied to prove its claim of a sinister conspiracy by the Western Federation of Miners. When told at the state penitentiary that Haywood had been acquitted, Orchard said: "Well, I have done my duty. I have told the truth. I could do no more. I am ready to take any punishment that may be meted out to me for my crime, and the sooner it comes the better." It was after being out for 21 hours that the jury, which at first had been divided eight to four, and then seemed deadlocked at ten to two, finally came to an agreement shortly after the first faint streaks of the coming day showed gray above the giant hills which wall Boise to the north and east. The weary, snow-bearded old bailiff, who had kept an all-night vigil before the door of the juryroom, was startled into action by an imperative knock from within. Events moved rapidly after this, and when at last the principal actors in the trial had been gathered into the courtroom at a few minutes before 8 o'clock the white envelope handed by the foreman to the judge was torn open and the verdict read. Butte Unions in Big Parade. Butte, Mont., July 30.—Seven thousand stalwart miners and other union workers of Butte paraded the streets in this city Sunday evening as an expression of their gratification at the acquittal of William D. Haywood. Preceded by pictures of Haywood, banners on which were inscribed the sentiments of the marching thousands and by big American flags and with the Boston & Montana band playing stirring march music, the great procession started, four abreast, from in front of Miners' Union hall, and traversed all the principal thoroughfares of the city. GLASS JURY DISAGREES Bands Seven for Conviction, Five for Acquittal. San Francisco—The jury in the case of Louis Glass, vice president and general manager of the Pacific States Telephone & Telegraph company, accused of having bribed Charles A. Boxton, a member of the board of city supervisors, through the agency of Theodore V. Halsey, to withhold a franchise from a rival corporation, was unable to agree on a verdict and was discharged after being out 48 hours. The jury stood seven for conviction and five for acquittal. This was the result on the first ballot and subsequent ballots showed no change in sentiment. The prosecution announced that they will proceed with other indictments against Glass on a similar charge. MEMPHIS FIRE BRINGS DEATH Property Loss Reaches $600,000—Long Beyond Control. emphis, Tenn., July 30.—In an early morning fire here, originating on the eleventh floor of the Manufacturers' Cold Storage company's building, which was in course of erection, one fireman lost his life and two others were seriously injured. The loss approximating $600,000. HANGS IN CELL AFTER MURDER Pape Kills Sister Because He Ojects to Her Flance. San Antonio, Texas, July 30.—Chas. F. Pape recently killed his sister, Christina, at the family residence, eight miles from here, because she was engaged to marry a man he did not fancy. Pape was placed in jail and an hour after hanged himself. The Pape family is prominent and wealthy. BELL INCENSED AT COLORADO. Haywood Not Guilty, He Says—Verdict Shocks Peabody. Denver, Col., July 29.—General Sherman Bell, who repressed dynamiters and rioters in Cripple Creek, says of Haywood's acquittal: "Haywood never was legally, technically or criminally guilty of the murder of Steuenberg, in my opinion. But he was sneakingly and in an un-American manner officially transported from Colorado into Idaho, held in jail for over a year and tried for the murder of Steuenberg on general principles by a lot of political and otherwise cowards from Colorado, who did not possess the brains nor the necessary nerve to carry out their part of the deal, but fudged the whole business on Idaho, who is now holding the sack." General Bell says congress should deprive Colorado of statehood and "make her a territory under some appropriate name for her misdeeds." Former Governor Peabody said of the Haywood jury's verdict: "I don't know what to make of it. I believe that Haywood was given as fair a trial as any man ever had and I considered that the state had made a clear and convincing case against him. How the jury could have reached such a verdict so wholly beyond my comprehension and I must wait for further and fuller reports from Boise before I can form anything like a definite opinion of reasons which actuated the jury in acquitting Haywood." "The Denver trades assembly passed resolutions rejoicing in Haywood's acquittal, and sent him congratulations by wire. C. C. Hamlin Is Astounded. C. C. Hamlin is Astounded. C. C. Hamlin, the real head of the Cripple Creek Mineowners' association during the strike troubles in the gold camp, said: "I am astounded as well as surprised at the acquittal of Haywood. I know that the best the leaders of the Western Federation of Miners expected was a disagreement of the jury. How it could have found Haywood innocent is beyond my comprehension." Gompers Attacks Orchard. Washington—President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor in an interview regarding the outcome of the Haywood trial at Boise, Idaho, declared that no honest American jury could have brought in any other verdict. Moyer Released Under Heavy Bail Boise, Idaho, July 30.—Charles H. Moyer, president of the Western Federation of Miners and co-defendant with William D. Haywood, acquitted of the murder of ex-Governor Steunenberg, has been ordered released on $25,000 bail by Judge Wood, who presided at the Haywood trial. He will leave for his home in Denver. No application for bail was made in the case of George A. Pettibone, the third of the alleged conspirators, but a motion was made for a speedy trial and his case was ordered set down for Tuesday, October 1. Counsel intimated that they might apply for bond for Pettibone later, but it is not believed that the state's attorneys will consent. It has been generally claimed that the state has more incriminating evidence against Pettibone than any of the oher s, while it has been generally conceded that the case against Moyer is the weakest of the three. LATE NEWS ITEM8. It was reported Monday night that No. 16, on the Northern Pacific, was wrecked near Elliston, five people killed and the train set on fire. Northern Pacific officials say the wreck was simply an engine off the track, blockading traffic. No one was injured. Possessor of a huge butterfly, made of gold and sparkling with a princely array of diamonds, little Ethel Johnson, child heroine of the Columbia disaster, is the happiest girl in Portland, Ore. The gorgeously winged present was sent her by a mysterious admirer. Who he is may never be known, though there are faint suspicions that the sender may be the man whose life was saved by the little girl who also rescued Effie Gordon, her child friend, from perishing in the waters of the Pacific. Find Loophole in Law. Nashville, Tenn.—A bill has been filed in the chancery court here by the solicitor for 24 foreign insurance companies attacking the constitutionality of the new corporation law on an entirely new ground, one not heretofore raised by any complainant. These companies insist that the new act requiring corporations to file certain information with the secretary of state of Tennessee and to pay certain fees based on the amount of capital stock is a police regulation, its purpose being to compel the companies to do a certain thing and for this reason the attempt of the act to make a classification among the companies in the amount of fees exacted is class legislation. Fairbanks Is Still Genial. Vice President Fairbanks reached Boston recently at the end of his trip across the continent. "I must shake hands with the engineer," he said, and as he grasped the hand of Engineer James Tuttle, the crowd cheered. The vice president waved his hat and smiled. Then he entered an automobile with his son and set out for Danvers, where his family is already installed in their summer home. FIREATCONEYISLAND LOSS WILL AMOUNT TO MORE THAN $1,000,000. Lucky Shift of Wind Probably Saved the Balance of Great Area—Destruction of Park a Great Sight—Tongues of Flames Leaped High Into the Air—Luna Park Was Saved. New York, July 30. Coney Island was visited by a disastrous fire early Sunday and seven blocks in the amusement zone were destroyed. The loss is estimated at more than $1,000,000. Tilyou's steeplechase park and nearly a score of small hotels were wiped out, and for a time the flames threatened the destruction of Luna park and Dreamland, great homes of summer amusement, and the scores of smaller places which fringe the water's edge for a mile. A lucky shift of the wind to seaward added the firemen and probably saved the whole picturesque area. The destruction of Steeplechase park was a spectacular sight. Tongues of flames leaped hither and thiter, licking up the scenic railway, the rattle dazzle, the dancing pavilion and the horse racing railway. The steeplechase and the hotel and nearly a score of smaller wooden hotels which fronted along the western side of the park were soon blazing. Fire Commissioner Lantry, seeing that nothing could be saved in the park, ordered that all efforts be concentrated on the east side of the flaming blocks, to keep the fire from getting into the flimsy buildings in the Bowery, and thus making a fire trail to Dreamland and Luna park. The firemen were massed at the entrance to the Bowery, and, although a Japanese skating rink, a small dance hall and a restaurant were destroyed there the fire was checked. The wind had in the meantime switched to the south and this favorable slant of the breeze enabled the fire fighters to confine the fire to seven blocks. The alarm of our woke dozing Coney Island with* a start, and in a few minutes Surf avenue was jammed with excited freaks and frolickers, chorus girls, snake charmers, animal trainers, performers, amusement employees—all the miscellaneous population of the island, in fact. Inside the burning park all was excitement and confusion among the two score employees who slept in a house near the entrance. Carrying grips and luggage, they scurried to the street, and while the exodus was in progress, a cry went up that Sandora, the armless and legless man, who eats a dozen meals a day just to show that he can do it without the aid of arms and legs, was missing. Selizing baskets, two employees hurried back and found Sandora wriggling along the floor toward the door. The "wonder" was piled into a basket and through the flames and smoke threatened to engulf his rescuers, he was carried to a hotel, where he remarked that his escape had been effected "without the loss of life or limb." The hotels burned like tinder and a few minutes sufficed to wipe them out clean. One of the first to escape from his lodging place was Francesco, fire eater. When things are calm and placid Francesco eats and breathes it forth again, all for a livelihood. Sometimes he is advertised to bathe in tongues of flames. But Sunday's conflagration was too much even far Francesco and he wisely gave way to the firemen. Arthur Lee, manager of Steeplechase park, speaking for Mr. Tillyou, said that the loss on the park, which was completely destroyed, would reach $1,000,000, and there was no insurance. The hotels destroyed were small and the property loss on them will not reach more than $100,000. The police report three injured by the fire. Estimates of the total loss by the show people are somewhat in excess of the figures set by the police and fire departments, who say that $200,000 would be a conservative estimate of the damage. PLANS TO OUST BOODLE BOARD Mayor Taylor of San Francisco Wants Bad Ones to Resign Singly. San Francisco, Cal., July 29.—It is expected that the 16 supervisors appointed by Mayor Taylor will be formally seated soon. The present plan is to have one member of the boodling board resign at a time in order that there may be a majority to pass the resolution of formal recognition of each of the new members as he takes his seat. In this manner it is planned to proceed until each of the 16 resignations have been formally accepted and each of the 16 of Mayor Taylor's list has been formally appointed and recognized. Former Mayor Schmitz is preparing at the county jail a list of supervisors whom he will apoint to succeed the old board. A test case to establish Mayor Taylor's authority is soon to be made by bringing mandamus proceedings against City Treasurer Bantel to honor salary warrants. Cabinet Members to Tulsa Tula, I. T.-Secretaries Cortelyou and Bonaparte have reserved rooms at a hotel here and will attend the republican state convention. August 1 NORTHWEST NEWS. While swimming in the Columbia river at The Dalles, Friday, Ray Moore, only son of Register C. W. Moore of the-United States land office, was drowned. The body was recovered. In the district court at Rathdrum Friday F. K. Lane, who pleaded guilty to the charge of felonious assault on a girl 12 years of age, near Harrison, Idaho, was sentenced to serve 50 years in the state prison. Plans are being formulated for the erection of a large pulp mill at Copeland, Idaho. It is stated that land has been purchased for a site and that when in operation the mill will give employment to 250 hands. H. W. MacGarrah, who claimed to have been robbed of $490 in the depot at Kamaih a few nights ago, has confessed that there was no robbery. The books of the depot have been examined and it is said MacGarrah is short about $1500. E. O. Simmons, who was arrested at Northport a few days ago on a charge of criminal assault, has waived examination in the Justice court at Collylle, and has been bound over to the superior court. His ball is fixed at $10,000. In attempting to prevent the capizing of a canoe on Lake Washington Friday, in which he and a girl were riding, D. C. Shriver, a bookkeeper in the Puget Sound National bank, jumped overboard and was drowned. The girl was saved. The western Washington lumbermen have pledged a fund of $100,000 to fight the increased freight rates. A redhot campaign is to be waged, as the lumbermen realize that the proposed increase will practically seal the doom of the lumber business in western Washington. Unless there is a reduction of labor and an increase of wages, there is to be a strike of the barbers on Grays Harbor August 5. The union men have also submitted a price list that the boss barbers shall charge customers, which the owners of shops say they will at least refuse to comply with. N. Aramaki, a Jap, is under arrest at Mount Vernon, Wash., and the police are looking for Robert C. Johnson, both being accused of padding payrolls on the Great Northern. Johnson was roadmaster and the Jap was a bookman. Johnson has been located in British Columbia and an effort will be made to extridite him. At the election held by the Woodmen of the World in their head camp at Seattle last week the following were elected for the ensuing term of three years: Head consul, I. I. Boak, Denver, Col.; head adviser, T. Clinton Veale, Pasadena, Cal.; head clerk, J. C. Latshaw, Pueblo, Col.; head banker, P. M. Snodgrass, Eugene, Ore.; head auditor, F. P. Bertschi, Denver; head managers, Dr. James Stonhouse, Denver; Judge C. V. Benson, Loveland, Col.; Hon. John Pattison, Colfax, Wash.; head escort, Matt R. Wilson, Bozeman, Mont.; head watchman, Angus McKellar, Salt Lake City, Utah; head sentry; F. O. Nelson, Boise, Idaho; head physician, Dr. T. A. Hughes, Denver. Half an hour after Orville S. Olts was married at Port Townsend, Wash., he was arrested for petit larceny. The case was continued until the second week in August to give the young man a chance on his honeymoon. It is believed a mistake has been made. Seven hundred untamed cayes are now being rounded up on the Switzler ranch, just below Umatilla, on the Washington side of the river. Twelve cowboys are engaged and the horses are well handled. Some of the horses weigh 1100 to 1200 pounds, but most of them are ordinary cayes of 700 to 900 pounds. Many buyers are present. ARMY OF JAPS IN HAWAII. Three Complete Brigades, Total of 8000 Men. Berlin—Three complete brigades of the Japanese army, approximately 1000 trained soldiers, are in the Hawaiian Islands, according to information in the hands of the German general staff. It is said that the Japanese migration to the islands has been supervised carefully by the Japanese war department, and the members of the two brigades have been sent slowly and without attracting any attention. The official information here indicates that the Japanese could seize the islands immediately without trouble, if war should be declared against the United States. This move on the part of Japan is looked upon as characteristic of the crafty and ingenious war methods of the little eastern people. LATE NEWS ITEMS William R. Kenyon, twice mayor of Butte, Mont., and chairman of the Democratic state central committee of Montana, is dead at his country home near Amsterdam city of acute indigestion, aged 67 years. Mr. Kenyon was for many years a partner of Senator Clark. He was a native of Oswego, N. Y. The Spokane & Inland is now electrically equipped to Palouse, the first train propelled by electricity coming in Monday. The responsibilities of the companies which, by iron-clad schedules, compel their masters of ships to go at a speed that their own consciences tell them is unsafe, was the feature of the Columbia wreck investigation in 'Frisco-Monday. Dried aples are swell at watering places. Hon, Martin B. Madden, congress - men from the first District in Chicag is the best friend the Colored people in Chicgos have who is n win pub lic office, and the colored people are standing by him to aman. Mr.Elmer E. Rhienehart, of Springfield Ill. was in the city last ianday ona visit. Mr. and¢ Mrs. Rheinehart will, permanently lo- cate in Chicago at {a day not far distant. The Chicago. people ex- tend to Mr, and Mre Rhienebart a heary welcome to the city of Chi- cago. It looks like- Ex-United States Senator Mason will be the next U-. nited States © Sentetor from , Illinois He isbeing strongly backed bythe Chicago people. The next session o1tthe United Supreme Councill of Scottish Rite mesons of the Unite d tates hasben called to meet at Stau nson Va. July 8th, 1908. 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 re- quest Union Bank and Trust Company, / =~ c= Helena, Montana {OCHS Trade with the Helena Packing aad Provision Company. Chas. Reid is taking his annual vacation, he vontemplates visiting Butte and Anacenda this week. Charley Cole is on the sick lista gain this week. A party headed by Mrs. Ingram and Lee gave a party which made atrip to the Dam last Sunday. Joe Brown made only a flying visit to Helena Thursday and has returned'to Havre. Editor J.B. Bass visited Butte and Anaconda Monday Tuesday and left for Topeka Kansas on Thurs- day to attend the meeting of the Western Press Association and the’ National Negro Bnsiness Men lea- gue. It is impossible for this paper to issure for two weeks on account of the abscence of the Editor from the City, made so by betng minice a printer. Miss Mamie Walton is serving an apprenticeship in this office and if she continues to progress as she has at start the Plaindealer will in a short time present a full fledged feminine compositor. This was pay week at the Mont- ana and Lambs’ Club and the boys of csurse were all smiles. Mrs. Jeff. Harrison who has been confined to her home for such a seig |, is reported as much improved. Miss Rebecca Palmer has return-_|; eb from Wolf Creek. Paul Laurence Dunbar He was the world’s greatest Ne- gro poet. The fact that he had no white blood in his veins makes his achievements in the literary world the more gratifying. A fing engraving made in three colors has just been issued, which sells for only one dollar ($1.00). Send for one today. Address The Col- ored American Novelty Co., P. O. Drawer 2318, Washington, D. C. Agents wanted, Arthur Palmer will head a bunch to Bozeman on account of the sweet pea carnival. Jack and the Bean Stalk is the attration at St. James this week. A Magnificent Engraving Of Miss Nannie H. Burroughs,e th eloquent evangel, the matchless organizer and corresponding sec- eetary of the Baptist Women’s Auxiliary Convention. This en- graving is made in three colors, resembling an oi! painting, and is suitable for the home, Sunday Schools and Chapels. Price only fifty cents ($0.50). Agents wanted The Colored American Novelty Co., P.O. Drawer 2318, Washing- ton, D.C. | Cut this out for A vote in the grand voting contest. | Clarence Smith put on a turn as a buck and wing dance at the Fami -ly theatre last Thursday Evening |and certeinly made good,being call |-ed back time and again. The Helena Negro Business Lea -gue Starts off with a ruch- A pleasant party of t1,made a trip to uhe old dam sunday and a pleasant time was enloyed by all. ‘the party consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Johnson Miss, Jennie Young, Mrs. J.L.Ellis, Mrs.JE. In- > Mrs. Anna F. Banks.Mrs, F, Anderson, Miss Minnie Johnaon, and Mersers A. Palmer, W.D. Cole and SP. Smith, After cooking a old fashion southern dinner cath- ing quite afew fish; the merry- makers, arriveb home all agreeing to having had agoodtime except Mr. Arther Palmer who thought he saw BEAR. We are under lasting obligation to our friends who realizing it takes money to travel and promptly paid their indebtedness to this piblica Miss Nellie Clark of Spokane is pack in the City again. | Mrs. Kate Pakeris confined to her bed at the Walton House. Our olb friend J,B.Reed is sa 18 again afterta few weeks, sojourn on the coat. | ‘The boy's are wondering why julius dont pass the cegars?, | Rev. W-T.Osborne is now looking or his Annual Dollar Money bas je seen you? =| Mrs.Dinah Brooks has returneb| rom Lewistown, Miss Mollie Sims of Great Falls) : visting the Walton house. | Mrs. Fulkerson an old serie f this City, who has been to the| joldfield in Nevada has returned. | NEWS FROM GHIGAGH Chureh and Society Directory. St, James African Methodist Episcupal “church, located at Co-. sth Ave, and Hoback street, Rev. W. T, Osborne, Pastor. Services Sunday at 11 a, m, and 7-30 p. m. Sunday ‘School, 2p. m, A. Marshall, Supt., Carrie Dorsey, Chorister, Florence Anderson, Sec’y Prayer Meeting Wednesday Evening. Class meeting, Friday evenings. RJ. Fletcher Lodge No, 101, A. F.and A /-M., meets thefirst and third Wednesiay even ings of each mouth 1m the Lucas Block. K. 1 Ford, W. Ms C, Johnson SW. Spen= cer Smith, J.W. Geo, Alexander, Sec'y: W. R. Dorsey, Treas, Byrd Lodge No, 11, A. F.and A, M., meets the first and third Monday evening of each month at 141-2 S. Main St. H. J. Baker W. My G. M. Lee, S. Wy J. Hares, J. Ws Chas, Ecton, Sec'y; W. C. Kose, 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. My Mrs. N. Ford, A. M5 Al- bert Napper, W. P; Mrs M, Simmons, rea». Mrs, C, C, Matthews, Sect. Mrs. Jos. Clark, Con; Mrs. J. Harrison, A, Bs MQ, J. Ate nett, W.; Chas, Johnson, S; Mrs, L. Napper A. Mrs, Jas. Crump, R,; Mrs. M. A. Cole, Esther; Mrs. E. Dorsey, Mj Mrs. Georges Alexander, Electa. Golden City Lodge No. 3455, G_ U. of O; F., meets the first 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, Chap- lain; W. Mason, Warden; J. Ingram, 1. G 5 J. Tolbert, P. N. F. Household of Ruth, No. 842, meets the and and 4th Tuesday evening of each month, Mrs, Sadie Ford, M. N. G.; Mrs Lucy Nicholson, P, M,N, Gj 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., neets the 2nd and 4th Monday evenings of ach month at G. A. R. Hall, J. W, Crump, | ©. C; H. Robinson, VC; 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. G5 A, Naps sen, Pealete. Furnished Rooms or Houses by the Day, Week or Month Apply 115 East Cutler Street Heleoms:Mieiane Joseph Richards The Oldest Exclusive Undertaker in the Gity Offiee Always Open 140 West Park St. PHUNE 307 BUTTE, MONT. THE LITTLE COTTAGE DINING-ROOM 26 East Silver St. Mrs. Frank M. Shannon, Proprietress Butte, Montane BVER GIY CLUB, Cc. DUMAS, MGR, Billiard and Pool Tables in Con- nection, All Appointments UP-TO-DATE. 38% E. Park Ave. Butte, Mont. OD RN ee c [he Family 7 ° lheatre, High Class Vaudeville; Change of Program Weekly. Three Shows Daily, 3; 7:45 and 9p. m. Popular Prices 10, 20 and 30¢. anp RESTAURANT Henry Rossman Proprietor. Telephone 136 18S. MAIN ST. - Helena, Mont. Me 4 a Dr. Miles’ — . e e \ Restorative Nervine ° Makes Weak Nerves Strong, It can be relied upon in all cas, Nervous Exhaustion, brought Be over-work, or great mental effort, It restores Nervous Energy. It allays irritation. It assists the Nerve Cells to gen nerve force. Its soothing influence upon them, brings resiful sleep—nature’s reat, iod so essential to the tired, wor mind and body. _ For Headache, Neuralgia, or any pain or distress, you will almost instant relief by taking Dr. Miles’ Anti-Pain Pills. They are sold by all druggists. and may try either ot (hese remedies on positive guarantee that if the first tle or package Coes not benefit, druggist will return your money, repay the-druggist the full retai] > 80 it is to his interest to refund if upon to do so. 1 14 Miles [.2 ical Co., Elkhavt, There has been no change in the standing of the contestants for our grand prize watch. Miss Fitzgerald holds the lead by & good margin with Miss Simmons a good second, and Mrs: C. C. Maithews third. The entries have been declared closed, with the exception of Butte, which will be given until the 25th to enter a name. We make this allowance because on account of illness we have been unable to pay a prom- ised visit to that city, and we will go before closing the en- triesaga nst Butte. | How They Stand Miss Fannie Fitzgerald 1¢61 Votes oe Vera Simmons 62 Mrs. C.C. Matthews sfo We Our Grand Prize La- dy’s Hunting-Case, Dia- mond Studded Selid Gold Watch You are Always Welcome Saloon All Appointments Up-To-Date Gordon & Irvin, Props. 116 So. Main St., HELENA, MONT, Commencing the 15th of .this present month Tue PLAaINDEALER 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 subserip- tion to this paper shall represent oue 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 de- sire to vote for. For every 5 cents paid on back subscriptions there will be allowed one yote, Helena PACKING: - AND - PROVISION - GM wholesAle )YSTERS, FSH, POULERY, FRUIT, BUTTER Our Spuctalty Diamond Fattiag Brpert Watchwork- Monogram Engregieg Chas. H. Pratt Warches, Clocks, Jewelry, Cut Glass and Noveities 19 N. Main Street Opp. Giaud Central Hotel Helena, Mont. WESSEL SSO HHH MAE SHB TOMB GANS & KLEIN COMPANY ESTABLISHED 1866 Strangers visiting the Capital City will be given a hearty welcome at all times at the Manhattan Club, 17 South Main Street . - = = Mont. C. J. Bausch, Tinner. TLN, COPPER and SHEET IRON WORK Stove and Furnace work a Specialty, 315 N. JACKSUN ST. . Helena, Mont. Eugene Bourquin Dealer in Sawed and Split Wood and COAL. Yard, 437 W. Main St. Residence 370 Water St. ’Phone 63a-F, Helena, Mont [$$$ LOCALS | Joe Marshall has gone to Mis- soula, By this time a ear hence both of the great politieal parties will have selected their standard bear- ers, and the political pot will be- gin to boil.