Montana Plaindealer

THE MONTANA PLAINDEALER PROSPERITY!! IN UNION THERE IS STRENGTH. For President WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT of Ohio For Vice President JAMES S. SHERMAN Of New York Presidential Electors: W. F. GALLICK, of Silver Bow C. S. WARREN, of Silver Bow PAUL McCORMICK of Yellowstone The triumph of William Howard Taft is only about 10 days distant. We can hardly, this week, discern the politics of the Topeka We have our roosters in the back yard who we can say is in a healthy condition and will be ready to crow very lustily as the returns come in, indicating the election of William Howard Taft. Before another issue of the Plaindearel has appeared the results of the eelction will be known all over the world. We homever predict that Mr. Taft iwll be triumphantly elected, and that the coutnry will go on in its mighty march of progress and that it will again be proven to the people that the black phalanx can be depended on when there is a vital issue at stake, and we say that in all the doubtful stae will ring true for all of those principals which exalteth a nation H. H. Parsons who was one of the speakers at the Auditorium, on last Monday night, in his attempt to be humorous we think overstepped the bounds, inasmuch as he makes a classical and rhetorically effort and attempts at flowery figures of speeche his reference to the colored folks as "Niggers" should be left for the vulgar and uncouth en. Tillman, this incident was the only disagreeable feature to what was otherwise a splendid and enthusiastic meeting. The Hon. Chas. M. Pray, at the conclusion of his effort last Monday evening received an ovation. Pray is all right and will receive a handsome endorsement at the polls on next Tuesday. ABOUT MR. PHALEN The Plaindealer has never supported for public office a man whom we believed to hold antipathy toward our people as a race. If we believed that Mr. Phalen action in the Holland case was based on predjudice toward the race no one would be more outspoken in opposition to his can- didacy than this paper, in his zeal to win he probably went a little strong. But we believe that it will best subserve the interests of the whole people to give him their support at the coming election and we know that he will give to everybody a fair and square deal, and that is all we ask. County Attorney Heywood has made one of the best prosecutors that the county ever had, and will make one of its best judges every body should vote for him. TOM KIRKENDALL Tom Kirkendall is one of the most popular county officers as well as efficient that the county has ever had and his friends regardless of political affiliation are lining up to his support and it is a foregone conclusion that he will receive a increased majority over his vote of two years ago. The masses are always ready to lend their support to a man who is public spirited and at all times one of them. We have never known him to refuse his assistance to a worthy cause. The Plaindealer commends his candidacy to its readers knowing that in giving their support to him they are helping one who richly deserves it. Don't forget to vote for M. A. Witmer for the legislature. F. E. Tibbetts for County Assessor is all right and will receive a good support, he is one of the most efficient officers which has ever held that position and enjoys a wide acquaintance throughout the county. Do not forget to give him your vote. J. Millert Smith, for district judge has every qualification for that position and is entitled to a hearty support. NO CLASS LEGISLATION (From Sherman's Speech of Acceptance) I emphasizes as my party's creed and my faith that in legislation and administration favor should be extended to no class, no sect, no race. To foster class hatred, to foster discontent, is un-Republican and unAmerican. Our party stands on the declaration that all men are created with equal rights, and it will have no nart in the enactment or execution of any law that does not apply alike to all good American citizens. BISHOP GEO. W. CLINTON Of the A. M. E. Zion Church Says Freedom and Opportunity Have Come Through the Republican Party. Whatever greatnes has come to the country through government; whatever of freedom and opportunity have come to the Afro-American as a man, as a citizen, have come through the government while in the hands of the Republican party. If the Afro-American still retains his citizenship and the privilege to exercise the franchise anywhere in the United States, constitutional rights in every state of the Union, the Republican party alone is resposible for such privileges and rights. The Democratis party has never had any fixed principles or policies. It has ever been the blind instrument of every bad element that might for the time being be upperomst or seem to promise party success. WHAT THE RACE OWS THE REPUBLICAN PARTY We cannot really believe that any Afro-American has any intention to vote for Bryan, but the Chicago Tribune is not sure upon that matter. It says. "If the past is recalled by the negro he will not fail to appreciate the facts that every privilege he has had in this country came to hi mat the hands of the Republican party. Every proposition looking toward his welfare was fought by the democrats during the long years of struggle over the negro question following the close of the Civil War. The history of the United Stated tells its own conclusive story on those points. Freedom, manhood, education, suffrage, opportunity were given by the party of which Taft is now the chosen leader." The above shows what the Afro-American owes to the Republican party, and it is only fair to state what he owes to Mr. Bryan's party as follows: Two hundred and fifty years of slavery peonage, Jim Crowism, lynching and degradation. OH, PROMISE ME! (With apologies to Clemnt Scott and Reginald DeKoven) Oh, promise me, oh do, do, promise me, Promise me that this time you mine own will be. Twice for your favor I have sued in vain, Now with fresh courage do I sue again, Make the old adage true, with number three, Must always come the charm for you and me, Oh, promise me! List, I am not in fun, Elect me and no more I'll run. Oh, promise me, 'tis but humanity, What cruel blows these to my vanity. How hard when I my country long to serve, To see those take the place who less deserve, So much I' ddo, could I elected be, I'd make things hum. Elect me and you'll see. Promise and this one pledge to you I'll give: Kern, too, shall in the White House live. BISHOP A. GRANT Of the A. M. E. Church Says the Colored Voters Will Support ..the G. O. P. I can hardly believe that any number of our people will support the National Democratic ticket. And should we do so, it will be one of the strongest arguments that can be produced against us, and that we do not rise to the dignity of American citizenship; that we do not attach proper importance to the ballot, which is the only weapon of warfare that the poor man has to protect his political and civil rights; that we do not appreciate the untiring efforts and sacrifices of some of the best men the world has ever produced; that we are not worthy of the many advantages secured to our people in the last forty-two years by the Republican party. In fact, it is unreasonable to leave the true and the tired and to force ourselves upon those who are giving out statements from time to time that they favor our disfranchisement, and who have our support and co-operation. port and the MARTIN L. HIGGINS M. L. Higgins is the Republican rominee for Sheriff and is receiving a strong support from all sources, He is one of the old stalwarts in the party and has been a warrior. The people are now going to reward him in part for his efforts by electing him for the sheriff of Lewis and Clark county. Everybody can with good grace support Mr. Higgins, and we predict that his vote for this position will be a phenomenal one. National League. Washington, D. C., Oct 23 Fresh news from merliable sources in the East, Middle West and West, shows unmistakably that the colored vote which up to this time has baffled the wits of the party managers, is now just as capable of being forecasted as if straw votes had been taken Both parties have been fiercely fighting to win the coveted colored vote in those doubtful states where that vote soars up above the eight and ten thousand mark. Influences never before set in motion by the great political parties, have been and are stidd being utilized to capture this enormous vote. Well Defined Conclusions Reach ed. Await November Third But developments show that colored voters have now passed the doubtful stage and can be classed as "safe." Certain clouds of doubt which threatened to result in a political storm have been dispelled. A campaign of education has brought certain truths home to the colored voters and they see clearly how to solve issues which were confused and cloudy, when the campaign started. Important Questions Asked While the colored voters were wandering in this desert of doubt certain questions came to them, in tones as distinct as the voice which spoke to Moses out of the burning bush. Such questions as these were asked: Why does the colored voter threaten to vote the Democratic ticket? Is it because the Democratis party will restore the discharged soldiers? Is it because the Democratic party has promised to discontinue it s prosecution of the colored man? Is it because the Democratic party has promised to repel Jim Crow and Defranchisement laws or stop lynching in the section of the country ruled by that party? Has the Democratic party announced a new policy as to the treatment of the colored icitizens of this country? Does the past record of that party justify that the colored voters should support that party now or wait until it announces a change in its attitude toward the colored voters? Praiseworthy Conduct of Colo Not one of these questions can be answered in the affirmative. When the truth was realized the colored voters, not in pandemonium, not in a wild rush for the proverbial "band wagon," but in calmness, firmly resolved to vote the Republican ticket. No new loves were created, no old loves were repudiated, no principales were renounced, and in spite of noises kept up to becloud his mind he refused to be mislead and came out of one of teh most critical crisesese that therace had met in triumph and in honor. Factor The support of the Republican ticket is the paramount thing which appeals to the great mass of colored voters. There is more of the grim determination not to be swerved from well settled conclusions than there is of wild enthusiasm. This is a good sign. It means that the colored voter is thinking. Party managers must deal with them from this time forward just as they deal with other intelligent, thinking voters This election will find them supporting the Republiacn ticket for sounder reasons than ever before because, after all, he has had a fair chance to test, with intelligence, both parties and an impar The New York Dry Goods Store. Helena, Mont. SPECIAL OCTOBER FUR SALE Our Redoubled Efforts Make This The Most Exceptional Money Saving Fur Sale Ever Offereb The Discriminating Fur Buyer tial jury decides in favor of the party which is not ashamed to put itself on record as being the frien of the colored man. Fall i nand forward to victory. Go to the polls nevt Tuesday and do your full duty. Oh, how sad will Bryan be when the returns come in. Get out the votes and there'll be no doubt about Taft's election. Wake up; come out; shout and hurrah for Taft and Sherman. If you wish to see "Old Glory" wave in proud triumph, vote for Taft. Let us see what a big majority we can give for Taft and Sherman and the Old Flag. Get up early in the morning and stay up late at night working for Taft and Sherman. With glee we'll sing "My country 'tis of thee, land of the noble free," when Taft is elected. A vote for Bryan is a vote for an empty maket basket; hard times come when the Democratic party is in power. See to it that every voter favors the right puts his ballot where it will count one for Taft and Sherman. Take off you coat and work for Taft and Sherman until the evening of November 3; then we can shout and yell until we are hoarse Get out and hustle; see your neighbors and your neighbors' neighbors, and induce them to vote for Taft and Sherman. If you desire the election of Taft and Sherman you must not only vote for them, but you must see that your friends cast their votes right. No..40 CARACUL FUR SETS L rge ll wMu a d St e. Regular $10.00 Values 6.50 MISSESS FUR SFTS S ts M a f imitation Ermine 6.50 CHILDRENS FUR SETS Of brown imitation sqirrel 3 4 BABY FUR SET ngora Fur When the glorious sun beams on the smiling earth on the morning of November 3 be at the polls ready to vote and work for Taft and Sherman. e sure to make a vigorous fight for the Republican candidates for Congress in every district. A Republican Congress is needed to uphold a Republican President. "The Republican party has done more for humanity, for human liberty, and more for human progress than any other party since the stars first sang together."—Vive President Fairbanks. "I am fully alive to the heart pangs that a colored man endures when suffering from the contemptuous insults of white men not at all his equal, either in point of intelligence or development to duty. I know the sense of injustice that has oftentimes burned itself into his breast when he realizes that his rights have been trampled upon and his claims to fair treatment rejected solely because of his skin." WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT The Republican party made no mistake when William Howard Taft was nominated for the presidency. He is a man of the people, his public record is clear and he stand for policies which mean the continued progress of the nation. He is especially well-equipped for the presidency by the experience he has had in the public service. Mr. Taft's first public office was assistant prosecuting attorney of Hamilton County, Ohio, to which he was appointed in 1881 and fro mthat time he has been continuously a public servant. And he has made good in every place. His greatest achievements were in the Philippines, where he initiated a stable government among the many warring faction and savage tribes, and in Cuba, Panama and Porto Rico, the sober judgment and broad statesmanship of William Howard Taft have aided in the solution of many complex racial and religious problems presented. The Afro-Americans have a good friend in Mr. Taft. He inherited his open sympathy for the race from his father, Judge Alphonso Taft, than whom the Afro-American never had a better friend. Recently, Mr. Taft was appointed a trustee of the Jeannes Fund (continued on page 4) A Review of Happenings in Both Eastern and Western Hemispheres During the Past Week—National, Historical, Political and Personal Events. The cholera in Manila is dwindling to proportions of little importance. The Rev, G. L. Morrill, chaplain of the Actors' alliance, has prepared his own funeral service by aid of a photograph. The village of Skinner, Mass., was surrounded by flames Saturday and millions of feet of lumber have been consumed. Private advises from Honduras indicate that political conditions are even worse than reported in the press dispatches. Letters received by friends of Dr. Predrick E. Cook lead them to believe he has, practically alone and unided, discovered the north pole. The rainstorm that has prevailed for almost a week in western Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma has passed and the streams are receding. Friedrichshaven.—The Zeppelin airship made another successful ascent Saturday and maneuvered about the city at the will of the pilots. Richard Strauss is immensely flattered by the title of "Generalmusikdirektor," which Emperor William recently conferred upon him. Jim Jenkins, the negro accused of murdering Mrs. Mary Morrison near Hazelmere, B. C., last summer, was found guilty by a jury and sentenced by the court to be hanged. Twenty thousand sheep, grazing on the Camers mountain range in Rio Arriba county, New Mexico, are reported to have perished by the blizzard which raged in that section Saturday. "The cough drop man," as he was known to thousands of persons in Chicago, was found dead recently in the doorway of a Clerk street lodging house. Heart failure was the cause of death. Word comes from New York that William Randolph Hearst will soon take up his residence in Nevada for the alleged purpose of becoming a candidate for United States senator in 1910, using this as a step for the presidency. In a desperate fight, prolonged for hours, which occurred near Igan, island of Minandao, nine Filipino laborers and their superintendent, also a native, were killed by the marauders and four other natives were wounded. Secretary of State Timothy O'Connor of Colorado was found guilty of contempt of the district court by Judge W. Allen and ordered to be confined in the county jail until such time as he shall obey the order of the court in regard to official ballots for the November election. SPOKANE THEATER. SPOKANE. Fine Plays Are Dated for the Month of November. Manager Charles -Muehlman of the Spokane theater announces the following list of attractions for November, among them being several plays which have not been in the west before, and which will be seen in Spokane for the first time: November 3—"David Garrick," by local talent. November 4—Recital, by Emile Gogorza. November 5—"In Wyoming." November 6 and 7—"Mother Goose," by local talen. November 9 and 10—"Sis Hopkins." November 11 and 12—"The Time, the Place and the Girl." November 13 and 14—Willard Mack, in "On Parole." November 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19—San Francisco Opera company, in repertoire. November 20 and 21—"The Lion and the Mouse." November 22 and 23—Dustin Farnum, in "The Squaw Man." November 25 and 26—"Arizona." November 29 and 30—Henry W. Savage's "The Devil." Yukon Exposition Notes. The 1909 encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans will be held in Tacoma during the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition at Seattle. Two hundred men and 60 teams are at work preparing the ground for the Pay Streak at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition, which will be held in Seattle next year. A feature at the exposition will be the exhibit of a prehistoric town discovered in southern Oregon by A. N. Sayre of Tacoma. The ruins will be moved bodily to Seattle. Sunday School Rally. Denver, Col., Oct. 26.—Two huge tempe- rance meetings and a grand rally of Sunday school workers made up the program Sunday for the delegates to the thirty-fifth annual convention of the W. C. T. U. At the afternoon meeting Mrs. Margaret Dye Ellis of New Jersey, national superintendent of legislation, delivered the sermon. SHORT SPOBTING ITEMS. The New York Giants have canceled their proposed trip to Cuba. The Northwestern league next season may comprise eight teams. Portland, Helena and Everett all want to get in. L. Nordyke, captain of the Vancouver champions, and former first snacker for the Indiana, has been drafted by the Oakland management. The only record broken in the annual fall handicap games at Harvard Saturday was the pole vault. J. L. Barr cleared the bar with 12 feet 4 7-8 inches. New amateur world's motor cycle records were made at Detroit by Fred Huyek of Chicago for 10 miles and for 15 miles, the former 9:28 2-5 and the latter 14:19 3-5. Artie Hoffman, star center fielder of the world champion Cubs, is to be married to Miss Mae Looker, the pretty Chicago girl to whom he has been engaged for a year. Billy Papke, the Illinois "thunderbolt" and middleweight champion of the world, is to have $8000, win, lose or draw, for meeting Stanley Ketchel a third time, November 30. Walter McCredie is extremely sore because the Coast league did not go after four cities in the northwest and undoubtedly he represents his uncle's sentiments in the matter. James R. Keene announces that he will send the champion horse of America, Colin, 3 years old, and unbeaten winner of 15 races in his two years on the turf, to England. Frank L. Kramer, the champion bicycle rider, recently broke his own world's record for 25 miles unpaced in competition at the Vailsburg track, riding the distance in 57:36 3-5. William Bradley of New York, by the purchase of six trotters for $125,000 and the expenditure of about the same amount in getting up a breeding stud, is among the foremost light harness patrons. Bobby Johnson, the clever little featherweight who won a decision on a foul from Kid Scaler in Spokane about four years ago, lasted less than two rounds against Abe Atttell at Reno, Nev. George T. Stallings, the man who is booked by Farrell to succeed Elberfeld as manager of the New York Americans, is considered a good selection by most of those who are acquainted with the man. Miss Catherine C. Harley of the Fall River (Mass.) Golf club Saturday won the national championship at the Chevy Chase tournament by defeating Mrs. T. H. Polhemus of the Richmond Country club of Brooklyn, N. Y., by a score of 6 up, 5 to play. Abe Attell and Ad Wolgast have been matched to fight 20 rounds for the featherweight championship of the world before the Jeffries club of Los Angeles on the night of November 10. Attell, it is said, receives a guaranty of $2000, win or lose, or draw. Dick Hart, an eastern wrestler, fell an easy victim to the prowess of J. E. O'Connell, the new instructor of the Multnomah Amateur Athletic club. Hart won the first fall on a fluke in eight minutes, and O'Connell took the second and third falls in four and one minute, respectively. New York.—Before a crowd of 20,000 speed-mad motor enthusiasts, most of whom sat up the entire night in intermittent showers to be early on hand, George R. Robertson, guiding a 10-horsepower Locomobile, of American make, won the Vanderbilt cup race Saturday in 240 minutes 48 1-5 seconds, crossing a new American speed record for road racing and for the first time in the history of the race gaining a victory for America. Herbert Lyttle, at the wheel of a 50-horsepower Italian (isotta car, finished) second, 1 minute 48 1-5 seconds behind the winner. Owing to the overflowing of the crowd upon the road the race was called off without any of the others being permitted officially to complete the contest. Robertson (driver) Locomobile—Started at 6:45, finished at 10:45:48 1-5; time 4:48 1-5. Lytle (driver) Izotta—Started at 6:35, finished at 10:37:36 2-5; time 6:42; 36 2-5. Distance, 258.06 miles. Winner's average speed, 64 3.5 miles per hour. Weather, overcast, with rain during night and early morning. Course, wet and treasured. Saturday Football Games. Princeton.—Princeton 0, Syracuse 0. Philadelphia.—Pennsylvania 6, Carlisle 6. Playing the prettiest open game of football ever seen in Spokane, the Tacoma high was defeated 6 to 4. Ogden, Utah.—The Salt Lake City high school defeated the Ogden high school for the first time in two years by a score of 15 to 9. Washington defeated Whitman college in the last three minutes' play, after being held even by the fighting missionaries for the greater part of the game, 6 to 0. Wenatchee, Wash.—Lincoln high school defeated Wenatchee high school Friday afternoon in one of the best football games ever played on the local campus by a score of 23 to 0. Annapolis, Md.-The big mid-season struggle on the academy gridiron between the midshipmen and Harvard was played in a drizzling rain. Score: Navy 6, Harvard 6. Philadelphia, Pa.-In one of the most exciting games that has been played on Franklin field this year the Carlisle Indians and the University of Pennsylvania eleven played a tie, the final score being 6 to 6. ALL CLASSES JOIN IN THE IMPORTANT EVENT. The Schools Will Close for a Week— Banks and Large Mercantile Houses Close Up at 11 O'Clock Every Morning—Y. M. C. A. Plans to Care for Visitors—City Gaily Decorated. Amoy, China, Oct. 27.—Order is being rapidly established at the reception grounds, where the recent typhoon wrought destruction. Structures have been replaced and the original plans for the entertainment of the officers and men of the American fleet Friday and Saturday of this week are likely to be carried out in full. It had been intended to install a wireless telegraph system, but this probably will not be done, as there is no expert to carry out the work. All classes consider the visit of the Americans a highly important event. The schools will close for a week, and the customs house, the consulates, banks and large mercantile houses will close at 11 a. m. each day. The revolutionist plot which was unearthied Sunday causes great anxiety the government officials fearing that its ramifications may be far-reaching. The object of the revolutionists was the assassination of high Chinese officials during the reception. Exetraordinary precautions are being taken and will be extended during the stay of the fleet here and particularly during the functions Plan Peaceful Pleasures. The attempt of the remnant of the American boycott association to organize a demonstration has proved a complete failure, and any open attempt on the part of any person or organization to interfere with the festivities in honor of the American visitors will be met with severe punishment. The Young men's Christian association has arranged for the reading and rest rooms and will distribute free tickets for refreshments to the men. A branch postoffice will be established in their building and many conveniences have been planned. The general decoration plans are complete, and the decorations, especially in the grounds, will be equipped. Shiploads of potted plants have been brought from Canton, these including a vast collection of dwarfed trees more than 300 years old. A fleet of river boats will bring the living bamboo, which will be renewed daily, from the North river. Lofty arches, decorated with red, white and blue and yellow colored lights, have been erected on the road and at the entrance to the grounds. Open Namporto Temple. The Namporto temple, located near the grounds, and which is 700 years old, will be thrown open to the country's guests. A corps of 120 specially trained interpreters will explain the history and legends of all the interesting objects. The fleet is due to arrive here at 10 a. m. on Friday, when Admiral Sah of the Chinese navy will call on Admiral Emory, commander of that portion of the fleet which will visit Amoy, presenting the cards of Prince Yu Lang and Liang Tun Yen, official representatives from Peking. Admiral Emory will return Admiral Sah's call and will pay his respects to the Peking representatives at the reception hall. The men will then be permitted to land. A series of sports has been arranged, but at Admiral Emory's request there will be no cash prizes. On Friday the imperial commissioner will give a dinner to the American officers, and on Saturday Admiral Emory will give a luncheon to the imperial commissioners and reception committee, while in the afternoon there will be a general reception on the flagships. On Monday the foreign residents will entertain the Americans. Consul Is a Suicide. Silas C. McFarland of Iowa, consul general at large for the European district, shot himself on a railroad train recently coming from Hamburg to Berlin, Germany. He died almost immediately. Mr. McFarland was appointed consul general at large June June 10, 1908. He was born at Mount Pleasant, Iowa, in 1859. Before entering the consular service he was editor and publisher of the Marshaltown (Iowa) Times. Boy Is American Wonder Pluck, perseverance and a devoted mother are the weapons with which Eddie Brown, a little American boy, has conquered the prejudices of the old world. Next month he will make his formal appearance in London under the management of Karl Yunkerman, who gave Kubelik to the world, and for the first time in years an American boy will be the violin wonder of the day. Was Sergeant at Arms, Lower House. St. Louis, Oct. 26.—Benjamin F. Russell, deputy internal revenue collector who was sergeant-at-arms in the national house of representatives for two years, during the McKinley administration, died suddenly at his home Sunday, aged 65 years. Call Out Reserve Troops Louden, Oct. 27.—A dispatch to the Daily Mail from Belgrade says the government has called out all the first reserves and has ordered khaki suits for the troops, 300 Maxim guns and 400 military automobiles. MINES AND MINING. New-York.—Lead, quiet, $4.25@4.30. Copper quiet, $13.62%@13.75. Silver, 51%e. John Murphy, a miner, died at Sand- point, Idaho, Saturday. The Charles Dickens mine, in the Coeur d'Alenes, is to be sold for debts. Recent snowstorms in the hills near Rossland, B. C., have put a stop to prospecting, and stopped all work on claims. Ten stamps are now running full force in the stamp mill of the Old Virtue mine, about seven miles east of Baker City, Ore. ore has recently been made by leasers in the old Reeo mine, which is located in the Kootenai district in British Colum- bia. Wallace H. Hopkins, agent for the Consolidated Zine company, who is under arrest at Seattle, the authorities say, left Chicago last May owing $200,000. Hopkins is accused of using the mails fraudulently. Despairing of ever being able to regain his health, believing he was suffering from an incurable disease, John Ruffa, a well-to-do miner of Butte blew out his brains in a hotel room at San Francisco. A letter of credit for $2000 was found in his effects. In the old workings of the Black Traveler mine, at a depth of 109 feet, the lodge has been found to be 14 feet wide, and carries copper values overaging 9 per cent and $1/2 ounces in silver per ton. The claims are located about two miles east of Saltse The Hazel mine of the Pittsburgh Coal company near Cannonsburg, Pa., is burning as a result of an explosion recently, while 800 miners were at work. Shortly after 4 o'clock it is said all the men escaped from the mine. The loss, however, it is said, will reach about $1,000,000. The miners, 800 in number, left the mine without confusion and all are safe. Twenty-five miners have now entered the mine to fight the fire. Frank Manley, owner of the most valuable property on Cleary Creek, Alaska, sole owner of Baker Hot Springs, 50 miles from Fairbanks, sole owner of what have been recognized as the most valuable mining laims on Thanksgiving creek and the Hootlanna river, a heavy stockholder in the First National bank of Fairbanks, known as the largest single operator in Alaska, was arrested at Seattle and was taken to Texas to answer a nominal charge of perjury and larceny. Nelson, B. C.—A $7000 gold brick and news of a new strike of rich free milling gold ore have reached Nelson from Sheep creek camp together. Manager H. Lewiston of the Queen mine reached here yesterday with the brick and A. H. Gracey with the news of the uncovering of a new parallel vein on the Nugget, which is located on the other side of the valley and of which Mr. Gracey is manager. The new vein on the Nugget runs from $20 to $400 a ton in gold, and it is only a month since the twin veins now being worked on the same claim was struck and found to carry gold values of over $300 a ton. American Mining Congress. Denver.—The executive committee of the American Mining congress has issued the official call for the eleventh annual convention to be held in Pittsburg December 3, 4 and 5, 1908. A special effort is contemplated looking to the final enactment of the bill for the creation of a bureau of mines, now on the calendar of the United States senate for third reading. Particular attention is called to the work of the congress in making investigation relative to the protection of the lives of miners; proposals for the elimination of fraudulent mining stock operations; the relation between custom smelters and the ore producer; federal aid for mining schools and exp riment stations; the exploitation of the rare mineral resources of the country; the conservation of mineral resources, the timber and water supply and uniform mining laws of the several states, are the particular subjects which will be under discussion. It is announced the convention will be open session for the discussion of all mining subjects. A special feature will be the coal-mines gas testing plant now in course of construction in Pittsburg under an appropriation made during the last session of congress, which will be completed then. A BOMB FOR KING MANUEL Attempt to Assassinate the Buler of Portugal. Lisbon, Oct. 25.—An attempt to assassinate King Manuel, whose death was to be the signal for a revolution which was to wrest the throne from the present dynasty, was frustrated Saturday by a prematufe explosion at the Royal Castle at Oporto. The explosion occurred before King Manuel reached the palace, which was being prepared to receive him. An entire wing of the castle was wrecked and three persons were seriously injured, among them being General Cibrao. Guards Called Out Memphis, Tenn., Oct. 26.—Two more companies of the Tennessee National guard have left Memphis for Samburg, the seat of the Reelfoot lake night rider troubles, in response to orders from Colonel W. C. Tatom, commanding the troops in the district, now under martial law. On their way they were given charge of Alfonso Mortgen, said to be a night rider, and who was preparing to leave the state. He was escorted to Samburg under heavy guard. NORTHWEST STATES WASHINGTON, IDAHO, OREGON AND MONTANA ITEMS. A Few Interesting Items Gathered From Our Exchanges of the Surrounding Country—Numerous Accidents and Personal Events Take Place—Crop Outlook Good. WASHINGTON ITEMS. The Pullman quarantine has been raised. The heating plant at the Whitman county courthouse has at last been completed. Three cases of smallpox have broken out at the Stevens county poor farm near Colville. Dan Lee, an old resident of Winlock, and formerly proprietor of Lee's livery barn, committed suicide recently. At Tacoma Sarah R. Carey, aged 72, died recently from inhaling flames when her clothing caught fire in the kitchen stove. Everett Titus, a 15 year old boy living one mile north of Nooksack, shot three fingers and the thumb from his left hand. The McInnis Brothers' livery barn and 58 head of horses at Harrington was burned Sunday. Loss between $50,000 and $75,000. A. J. Hurst, a wholesale huckster of Seattle, killed his two children and wife and then committed suicide. Domestic troubles the cause. An intoxicated man named Trickson was killed in front of the station at Kanasket while trying to board a fast moving westbound freight train. J. G. Livingstone is lying at the hospital in Anacortes seriously injured and may die as a result of a bullet wound accidentally received while hunting. R. A. Patton, the 19-year-old son of William Patton of Gate City, was accidentally shot and instantly killed by his younger brother, William, last Sunday. F. B. Hawes, prohibition candidate for the legislature from the Forty-eighth district, died recently as the result of injuries received. He was run down by a Great Northern train at Startup. The Selah Valley Fruitgrowers' association was organized recently by ranchers of that section. An expert packer is to be employed and the association expects to ship about 30,000 boxes of apples this fall. George Murukami, Japanese, has been arrested at Bellingham, charged with smuggling wine and tobacco from the United States to British Columbia and bringing Japanese into this country on the return trip. After the hardest and most systematic day's work by 40 experienced woodmen, not a single clue to Klober and Kumle, who were lost while hunting in the mountains near Hot Springs, has been uncarried. The army wireless signal service stations in Alaska, Eagle City, Circle City, Fairbanks and Fort Gibbon are handling the commercial and press matter ordinarily carried by the land wires without interruption. Frank Pinkham, an employee of the Tacoma Mill company, has disappeared and officials of the concern have asked the assistance of the police in locating him in the belief that he is responsible for a shortage that may amount to $30,000. Accused of having robbed the registered mails at the Bellingham postoffice for the past three or four months, A. W. Hadley, 50 years old, for the last three years a letter carrier or Bellingham, was recently arrested and placed in the city jail. Two masked men entered Bassett's merchandise store at Fairbanks, on the Spokane & Inland, Saturday, held up the proprietor and two women who were in the room, took the purse of Mr. Bassett, containing about $9, and successfully made their escape. The proposed coyote and jackrabbit hunt, which is to take place near Wenatchee on November 9, is destined to be the biggest event of its kind over pulled off in the northwest, preparations already being made for about 1500 participants from different parts of the state. A special officer has been detailed in Everett to investigate the claim of the fire chief that three-fourths of the fires which have occurred in Everett during the past few months are of incendiary origin and that the fires were set to satisfy a grudge against owners of the property. The body of Julius Kumle, the chef of the Hotel Hot Springs and companion of Fred W. Kloeber on the disastrous hunting trip recently, was found Sunday morning lying on the north slope near the extreme top of the Rooster Comb mountain, about four miles north of Hot Springs. He died of heart disease. Fred Kloeber has not been found. OREGON NEWS. The heaviest snows ever known at this season of the year have fallen in the Blue Mountains, near Weston. About 12 miles back in the timber the snow is 12 to 18 inches deep. The Oregon building, the first structure on the grounds of the coming Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition to be completed, has been formally accepted by the Oregon commission. Richard Scott, prominent throughout the state as a politician and through the Pacific northwest for his interest in horticulture, died at his home in Portland of heart failure. Mr. Scott was 62 years old. Practically the last doubt concerning the future of the Pendleton woolen mills has been dispelled. It now seems as sure that the mills are to be retained there and that they will be in operation within a comparatively short time for the first time in two years. After passing resolutions calling for state and national aid for good roads the Oregon-Idaho Development congress adjourned to meet next at Val Ore. Attorney General Crawford advocated the exemption of new railroads from taxation as a means of encouraging capital to invest in railroad construction in Oregon. The need of rail transportation through central Oregon and in Coos bay was one of the chief topics before the convention. IDAHO NOTES Allen Doty, 21 years of age, who was assisting his father in a sawmill near Medimont, was drowned recently. The extension of the Northern Pacific to Grangeville will be completed and turned over to the operating department about November 15. Lewiston.—Registration books for the special election to be held November 11 when the prohibition ordinance will be submitted to a vote of the people, close Saturday with 2000 names. Saturday, November 7, has been used as the date for hearing applications for naturalization in the district court in Wallace. There are a large number of these cases, about 50 in all. A. G. Johnson, John Setters and Frank Vincent, who were appointed right-of-way appraisers to determine the value of the lands in dispute between the Nez Perce and Idaho electric lines and the original owners, will meet Sunday to begin their work. In the case of John H. Van Dorn and M. J. Maher of Wallace against the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railway, an action for damages, the plain tiffs this morning secured judgment by default of $15,000. The damages were claimed for timber removed, it is alleged unlawfully, from mining claimed owned by Van Dorn and Maher. Sentence of 50 years at hard labor in the state penitentiary at Boise, he commence from the date of admission was meted out to William Tripplet and a term of 25 years to Emilio Wuchsan of Wallace. Tripplet shot. John Olson at Enaville while on the range of delirium tremens. Wuckens had a quarrel with George Sousinieh in a saloon at Enaville and shortly after ward shot him. MONTANA SQUIBS. Registration for Butte and Silver Dau county closed Saturday evening with 15,148 names. In 1904 the figures were 18,358. S. C. Ford of Helena was recently appointed assistant district attorney by United States District Attorney J. M. Freeman. The action was confirmed by the department of justice. Major Harry C. Benson, who has been stationed at the Presidio for three years has been appointed superintendent of the Yellowstone National park, to succeed General Samuel M. Young. T. H. Minder was fined $1000 at Bullings for violation of the anti-wintering ordinance. Minder faced four charges. On the first the jury disagreed. He yet to be tried on two charges. His conviction is one of the first under the new statute. Articles of incorporation of the Shields River Valley Railway company were filed at Helena by Northern Pacific attorneys. The company will build a branch into the rich Shields river valley, Park and Meagher counties. Work will begin at once. Ben Kress of Hamilton has made its entries of apples for the National Apple show at Spokane in December, including a carload exhibit, an entry in the best individual county, state, district or province class; an entry in the most attractive display from irrigated lands; display in the class for the best collection of plate exhibits and 10 individual plate exhibits. The sale of nearly 30,000 head of sheep at Lewistown, Saturday, at $3 to $3.87 each, by Waite, Elliott & Peck to Fergus and Yellowstone parties marries the retirement of another big Montana woolgrowing firm which has for many years figured conspicuously in the business. The firm will win 15,000 lambs and dispose of them next spring. Recently the firm sold to a syndicate of Wisconsin capitalists its land holdings of about 12,000 acres, and will give possession in the spring. The supreme court has absolved Mrs Winnifred McLean from paying $100 fine and spending two days in jail for contempt in the Butte district court. She received money under a judgment and proceeded to pay debts. The court vacated the judgment and ordered her to return the money. Failing to do this she was fined, as stated. She appealed to the supreme court, which holds that the money was spent in good faith and she cannot be punished. After masquerading in Butte for a week, Mrs. M. M. M. Regan, wife of "Yank" Regan, an old-time National league ball player, has located her brother, John Jackson, who disappeared from his home at Cadott. Wis. last April, following a quarrel with a saloon keeper, in which Jackson shot and wounded the man. When found he was a forlorn-looking wreck. His presence at Cadott is necessary to secure his signature to papers involving the disposition of an estate. PISO'S PROTECT YOUR LUNGS If every cough you catch settles on your lungs, you have weak lungs. Don't let the cough hang on. A "hang-on" cough is dangerous to strong lungs—doubly so to weak ones. Get rid of it in the beginning with Piso's Cure. It acts promptly and effectively; allays the irritation, reduces the congestion, frees the throat of phlegm, clears the clogged air passages and stops the cough. For nearly half a century the unsurpassed remedy for the worst forms of coughs, colds and chest complaints has been PISO'S CURE P. HON. R. S. THARIN. Hon. R. S. Tharin, attorney at law and counsel for Anti-Trust League, writes from Pennsylvania Ave. N. W., Washington, D. C., as follows: "Having used Peruna for Catarbal disorders, I am able to testify to its great remedial excellence and do not hesitate to give it my emphatic endorsement and earnest recommendation to all persons affected by that disorder. It is also a tonic of great usefulness." Mr. T. Barnecott, West Aylmer, Ontario, Can., writes: "Last winter I was ill with pneumonia after having a grippe. I took Peruna for two months, when I became quite well. I also induced a young lady, who was all run down and confined to the house, to take Peruna, and after taking Peruna for three months she is able to follow her trade of tailoring. I can recommend Peruna for all such who are ill and require a tonic." Pe-ru-na Tablets. Some people prefer to take tablets, rather than to take medicine in a fluid form. Such people can obtain Perun tablets, which represent the solid medicinal ingredients of Peruna. Each tablet is equivalent to one average dose of Peruna. $1.50 Per Column, Up Colonial columns sold by deglers generally at about twice the price we ask. We sell cross panel doors as large as 2"8"x6"8", 1 3/8" thick, at $1.35 per door. Windows 24x30—2 lights, at $1.25 per window. Send for price lists. Don't buy a window or a door anywhere from anyone until you get our price lists and see all that we can sell you. We have our own mill and we sell to anyone, and have only one price. We make shipments anywhere and guarantee safe delivery. Price lists mailed free. Write today. 1010 Western Avenue, Seattle, Wash. Small Sawmill For Sale Capacity, 3M to 8 M per day, with 6 to 8 H. P. Will handle logs 40 inches to 28 feet long. Mi'll complete with all fixtures, including 54-inch saw. Suitable for farm use or small tire mill. New mill on cars,Seattle —$280.00. Perine Machinery Co., Seattle, Wash. Ossian Guthrie Passes Away. Chicago, Oct. 27. -Ossian Guthrie, one of the oldest and most prominent of Chicago's pioneers, died here Sunday in his 82d year. The Taj Mahal, at Agra, would cost ten millions if built today. It was begun in 1629, and finished in 1648. Women Say United States Report Will Bare Traffic. Buffalo, N. Y.—The statement that a report in course of preparation to be submitted to the United States government will reveal the tremendous vested interests which deal with the white slave traffic, was made at the recent session of the American WomanC's Suffrage association by the Rev. Anna Garlin Spencer of New York. "There are persons high in the governments of several countries," declared Mrs. Spencer, "who have had shady transactions in the traffic of which I speak." Dr. Rosalie Slaughter Morton, a delegate, described the terrible inroads of scourges due to immorality and the necessity of instilling into the minds of the youngest of children a pure conception of the truths of life. Mrs. Charlotte Gilman of New York said that every marriage certificate should be accompanied by a bill of health from a physician under state authority. Mrs. Florence Kelley of New York thought there should be a stricter enforcement of the laws already on the statute books. "It is a pitiful, a shameful thing," said Mrs. Kelley, "to see the reluctance with which the courts or prosecuting attorneys of the state take up cases wherein the victim has been a girl of tender years." THE ABRUZZI STILL CAST DOWN Queen Dowsager of Italy Unfriendly to Miss Elkins. Turin, Italy, Oct. 27.—The duke of the Abruzzi is still in Turin and those who see him daily do not believe that he intends to leave for the United States for some time at least. There is a frequent exchange of ephertelegrams between him and King Emanuel and his older brother, the duke of Aosta. Special messengers have carried special letters, showing that negotiations still are ongoing on with regard to his marriage to Miss Elkins. This morning he visited the queen dowager at her chateau at Stupingi and remained with her for a considerable time. The duke then returned here, appearing greatly cast down. He retired to his apartments and did not appear again during the day. COWBOY AND "COP" SHOT One Kills Other in Chase in Gulf Port Miss. New Orleans, Oct. 27.—News was received here of a double tragedy during the night at Gulf Port, Miss., in which a cowboy belonging to a wild west show and a Gulf Port policeman lost their lives. While the show was packing up preparing to leave for New Orleans, Lon Seeley, the cowboy, is alleged to have hidden into a crowd of negroes, beating them over the heads with the butt of his evolver. Policeman Lee Vardance started in pursuit of Seeley and the two men were lost to view in a cloud of dust. Later their bodies were found near the railroad, each body bearing a single bullet wound, and each man's resolver containing one empty shell. Seeley was the son of a ranch owner near El Paso. By the addition of "20-Mule Team" Borax to the water in which carriages, bicycles, automobiles and other vehicles are washed, the dirt and grease will be quickly removed without destruction of the varnish; in fact, the varnish will be benefited by the process ordinarily. The cow's udder is kept in a clean, healthy and smooth condition by washing it with "20 Mule Team" Borax and water. This prevents roughness and soreness or cracked gears which make milking time a dread to the cow and a worry to the milker. It also kept free from staleness, slimness and stickiness if it is washed with "20-Mule Team" Borax and water—one table spoonful to a quart of water. Packed $ \frac{1}{2} $ , 1 and 5 lb. packages. J. E. SEARLES DIES SUDDENLY Former Sugar Trust Man Has Fatal Painting Fit. London, Oct. 25.—John Ennis Searles of New York, well known in American financial circles, was seized by a fainting fit while standing on the platform of the Waterloo station here, and died as he was being taken to the hospital. Mr. Searles, together with his wife, was waiting to take a train to Guilford, about 17 miles outside of London, when he was attacked. Mr. Searles, who was about 80 years old, had been ailing for some time, and the doctor who had been attending him said the cause of death was heart disease. Fleet Leaves Japan. Washington.—Saturday afternoon the navy department made public a dispatch from Admiral Sperry, in which he says that the fleet leaves Japan feeling that the visit has been perfectly successful and beneficial and that he has strong assurances from officials that the same feeling prevails throughout the whole government. One squadron of the fleet now goes to Amoy, China, and the other to Manila for target practice. PRESIDENT TO HUNT PRESIDENT TO HUNT PLANS FOR FIRST YEAR AFTER HIS TERM EXPIRES. Sails from New York About March 21 via the Mediterranean and Red Sea— Caravan Will Number Twenty-five People—Natives Prepare to Receive President With Marked Attention. President Roosevelt's plans for en- tering the ranks of private citizenship have been so far completed that he is able to announce, in a general way, his movements for over a year following the inauguration of his successor. The greater portion of that time will be spent in hunting big game in British East Africa in and about Victoria lake and the plains of Uganda. He will leave Washington March 5 for Oyster Bay. Unless some unexpected obstacle intervenes he will sail from New York within a fortnight direct for his hunting grounds by way of the Mediterranean and the Red sea, entering the country at Mombasa. At Alexandria, Egypt, he will pick up his guns and supplies. Accompanied by at least one of the Roosevelt boys and two government naturalists he will there be joined by his caravan, which is expected to number about 85. Traveling several hundred miles from Mombasa it is the president's purpose to leave the train and strike into the almost impenetrable mountain forests. At Usoga, north of Victoria lake, he will enter more open country. The region which he will then travel is considered to be the greatest hunting ground for big game in the world. From the plateau of Uganda the president will work north along the White Nile to Khartoum, in the historic Soudan. From there he intends to travel by easy stages down the Nile in boats specially adapted for passing the six cataracts. An invitation, which he is still considering, has been extended the president to leave British soil for a time and traverse German East Africa. The president discussed his proposed trip with Bishop J. C. Hartzel of the Methodist Episcopal church in Africa. An invitation was extended him by the bishop to visit the Methodist mission in eastern Africa, and it was readily accepted by the president, who told the bishop that the movement had his earnest indorsement and that he could be depended upon to do what was in his power to aid the work. "The president's trip into Africa will mark an epoch in the history of that country," said Bishop Hartzel. "Even the natives are aroused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm over the prospect of seeing a man whom they consider one of the greatest men of history. Unless I am greatly mistaken this expedition will be paid such attention in Africa as have marked the visits of royalty alone." FRISCO TREASURY SHY Some $50,000 Is Reported Gone—Arrests Made San Francisco.—In the endeavor to fix the responsibility for a shortage of $37,500 in the city treasurer's office, a committee of investigation has made the unexpected discovery that funds to the extent of $30,000 more are missing and criminal prosecution is foreshadowed in the arrest of Tomalty, a clerk. For nearly two years it has been known that there was a shortage in the treasury office of over $37,000. Officials of that office all disclaimed responsibility, and an effort was made to connect the missing money with Ed Smith, a former tax collector, who is serving time in the penitentiary for forgery. It was not until the controller, through the attorney general, instituted an action to recover $14,000 of the state's money, included in the missing funds, that any legal steps were taken to clear up the mystery. Expert accountants were employed and in their reply they have uncovered a shortage of $60,000 and declared that the money was taken during the term of former City Treasurer Charles A. Bantel, whose deputy was David Davis. Tomatty, the bookkeeper, had filled the same position under the administration of John McDougal and when an expert in handwriting declared that the books had been altered he was summoned and subjected to an examination that lasted five hours. Up to the last, it is said, he declared his innocence. He is said to be in custody. City Treasurer Bantel is said to have been the only official who had entry to the vaults. No action has been taken with regard to either. Receiver for Alaska Central. After a hard legal fight, in which personalities and vituperation were freely indulged, the Alaska Central railway again was thrown into the hands of receivers. O. G. Labaree of Spokane and John Goodwin of Valdez were named as trustees. The receivers immediately qualified with $50,000 bonds. John Ballaine, formerly of Spokane, made a hard fight against Labaree's appointment. Fire in a Frisco Hotel San Francisco, Oct. 26.—A fire, started by the overturning of a grease pot in a chop suey kitchen on the lower floor of the Hotel Vendome, Sunday caused a panic among the 250 female inhabitants of the place. Truth and Quality appeal to the Well-Informed in every walk of life and are essential to permanent success and creditable standing. Accordingly, it is not claimed that Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna is the only remedy of known value, but one of many reasons why it is the best of personal and family laxatives is the fact that it cleanses, sweetens and relieves the internal organs on which it acts without any debilitating after effects and without having to increase the quantity from time to time. It acts pleasantly and naturally and truly as a laxative, and its component parts are known to and approved by physicians, as it is free from all objectionable substances. To get its beneficial effects always purchase the genuine—manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale by all leading drugists. SPOKANE MARKET REPORT Prices to Producers. The following list may be taken as a fair standard of prices paid to local producers outside of the city market for the commodities named: Poultry—Live hens, 12c; dressed, 15c; old roosters, 10c; dressed, 11c; live geese, 10c; dressed 14c; live ducks, 13c; dressed, 15c; fancy live turkeys, 18c; dressed, 22c. Eggs—Strictly fresh ranch, $9.50 per crate; eastern, $8.50@9. Mutton—Dressed weters, 8c; ewes, 8c. Veal—Fancy small, $8½@9 lb; large, $7½@8 lb; steers, live, $4.50@5 cwt up; dressed, 7c. Fruits and Vegetables—New potatoes, $1.25@1.50 cwt; apples, 75c to $1.25 lb; carrots, 86c@1 cwt; beets, $1¼c lb; dry onions, $1¼c lb; horseradish root, 20c lb; tomatoes, 75c box. Cheese—Wisconsin and Hazelwood, $15½c domestic Swiss, 17c; Swiss, 17c lb. Hay, Baled—Oot hay, $11@12 ton; wheat hay, $10@12 ton up; alfalfa, $12 ton up; timothy, $14@15 per ton. Grain—Oats, $1.25 per cwt; barley, $1@1.15 per cwt. Buying Prices. The following retail prices are quoted on butter, eggs and cheese: Eggs—Fresh ranch eggs, 50c per doz; stamped eggs, 50c; eastern packed eggs, 35@40c. Butter—Hazelwood, 45c; Yakima, Jersey, 45c lb; Edgewood, 45c lb; Mapleleaf, 40c lb; Rosalia, 40c lb; Richelieu, 45c lb; Rosebud, 45c lb; Tyce, 40c lb; Home brand, 45c lb; Jersey Belle, 40c. Cheese—New York cream, 25c lb; Wisconsin, 25c lb; imported Swiss, 40c lb; imported Roquefort, 60c lb; Hazelwood, 25c lb. Straight bran, $1.15 per 100 lbs; red shorts, $1.25; bran and shorts mixed, $1.25 per sack, 90 lbs; oats, per cwt, $1.80; loose timothy, $17 ton; oat hay, 90c per 100 lbs; bundled wheat hay, $13@14 per ton, bundled oat hay, $14@15 per ton. Tamarack and Fir—Four-foot, single cord, $6 cord; in lots of 5 cords, $5.75 cord; in ricks, $2.25 per rick. Pine Wood—Four-foot, single cord, $5.50; in lots of 5 cords, $5.25 per cord; in ricks, $2.25 per rick. Davenport.—Bluestem, 79c; club, 73c. Walla Walla.—Bluestem, 81c; club, 77c. Colfax.—Bluestem, 78c; fortyfold, 76c; club and fife, 74c; red, 72c. Oats, $1.30. Barley, feed $1.10, brewing $1.15. Portland.—Club, 88c; bluestem, 93c; turkey red, 90c; red Russian, 86c; valley, 91c. Tacoma.—Milling bluestem, 95c; club, 91c; red, 90c. Export—Bluestem, 95c; club, 87c; red, 85c. Available Grain Supplies. Special cable and telegraphic communications received by Bradstreet's show the following changes in available supplies as compared with previous accounts: Wheat-United States, east of the Rockies, increase, 3,334,000 bushels; Canada, increase, 2,530,000 bushels; total, United States and Canada, increase, 5,864,000 bushels; affloat for and in Europe, increase, 1,700,000; total American and European supply, increase, 7,564,000 bushels. Corn-United States and Canada, increase, 1,053,000 bushels. Oats-United States and Canada, increase, 1,707,000 bushels. Brigadier General Haskell Dies. San Diego, Cal., Oct. 26.—Brigadier General Harry Leland Haskell, 68 years old, died here Sunday. He was a veteran of the civil and Spanish wars. Wheat rust is limited to no section or grade of grain, but is encountered all the world over. Is a constitutional disease originating in impure blood and requiring constitutional treatment acting through and purifying the blood for its radical and permanent cure. The greatest constitutional remedy is Hood's Sarsaparilla In usual liquid form or in chocolated tablets known as Sarsatabs. 100 doses $1. Nasal and other local forms of catarrh are relieved by Catarrlets, which allay inflammation and deodorize discharge. 50c. Is the result of modern ideas. Costs less. Does better work. You must try it to see. Get a can on trial. The baking will be vastly better, lighter and tastier or we pay for the can. MQUES MANFG CO CHICAGO NEW YORK KANSAS CITY MILWAUKEE STANFORD STANFORD CAN GUARANTEE A careless miser some years ago buried his gold in the forest which is now part of the grounds of the University of Washington at Seattle. Recently graders at work clearing the grounds for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition unearthed the hoard, which wasurned over to the police. If the owner does not show up, the laborers will get the money—$660. New York is too far from Japan; San Francisco is nearer. Your grocer returns your money if you don't like Schlumberger's Best: we pay him. Station Sergeant—Are you married? Prisoner—No, sir. Officer—Beggin' your pardon, sarger, he's wrong. When we searched him we found in his pockets a clipped receipt for curin' eroup, a sample of silk, an two unposted letters in a woman's handwriting' a week old. Mix for Rheumatism. The following is a never failing remedy for rheumatism, and if followed up it will effect a complete cure of the very worst cases: 'Mix one half pint of good whiskey with one ounce of Toris Compound and add one ounce Syrup of Sarsaparilla Compound. Take in tablespoonful doses before each meal and at bed time.' The ingredients can be procured at any drug store and easily mixed at home. In Copenhagen the unemployed men have found occupation in rat killing, the number exterminated reaching 5000 to 8000 a week, while for the rest of Denmark the figure is from 10,000 to 15,000. Football Captain (coldly)—I hear you stood near the head of your class last month? Halfback (faintly)—Yes, Captain—b-but— Football Captain—Oh! I don't say but what you are all right as yet—but it looks bad; it looks just as if you were neglecting your training!—Puck. The postal business of the world is increasing 7 per cent per annum. CAST CASTORIA The Kind You Have Always Bought has borne the signature of Chas. H. Fletcher, and has been made under his personal supervision for over 30 years. Allow no one to deceive you in this. Counterfeits, Imitations and "Just-as-good" are but Experiments, and endanger the health of Children—Experience against Experiment. What is CASTORIA Castoria is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil, Paragoric, Drops and Soothing Syrups. It is Pleasant. It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Narcotic substance. Its age is its guarantee. It destroys Worms and allays Feverishness. It cures Diarrhoea and Wind Colic. It relieves Teething Troubles, cures Constipation and Flatulency. It assimilates the Food, regulates the Stomach and Bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. The Children's Panacea—The Mother's Friend. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of Chas. H. Fletcher. In Use For Over 30 Years. THE CENTAUR COMPANY, 77 MURRAY STREET, NEW YORK CITY. MAPLEINE A Flavoring. It makes a syrup better than Maple. Sold by grocers. CRESENT CHEESE BREAD BAKING POWDER WILL DO ALL THAT ANY HIGH PRICE POWDER WILL DO AND DO IT BEATER TEA Mix for Rheumatism ENT Egg-Phosphate ING POWDER TOWER'S FISH BRAND The dearest lightest and most comfortable POMMEL SLICKER At the same time cheapest in the end because it wears longest $350 Everywhere Every garment, guaranteed waterproof Catalog free A J TOWER CO. BOSTON, U.S.A. TOWER CANADA CO. LIMITED. TORONTO, CAN. BPNU No. 44 08 Glass Sickens Man-Ostrich San Francisco, Oct. 28. — Terence O'Grady, known in the sideshow world as the human ostrich, is a patient at the emergency hospital today, where his ailment was diagnosed as acute peritonitis, probably induced by a diet of glass, rocks, nails, scrap iron and almost anything else the public desired to see him eat. His condition is said to be critical. Miss De Rich—Now, my love, you must ask pa. Mr. De Poore—Ah, I'm in no hurry. Let's wait. "I do not object to a long engagement, if it is your wish, but how long?" "Um—er—how old is your pa?" St. Vitus Dance and Nervous Diseases permanently cured by Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. Send for FREE $2 trial bottle and treatise. Dr. R. H. Kline, Ltd., 081 Arch st., Phila., Pa. Mrs. Gramercy—What do we need for dinner? Bridget—Shure, mum, I tripped over the rug an' we need a new set of dishes.—Puck. Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use for their children daring the teething period. Open Big Hospital in Seoul. Seoul, Korea, Oct. 29.—A magnificent hospital built by the Japanese government is now open. It is one of the finest institutions in the far east and includes a school of medicine. Jaques Mfg. Co. Chicago. Get it from your Grocer Trade with the Helena Packing and provision Company. Mrs. A.J. Youny is on the sick list. Mrs. Lucy Allen of State St. is very ill with the pnuemonia. Rev. W. C. Coleman presiding elder of this district of the A.M.E. church was in this city this week he held quarterly meeting Sunday at St. James church left Tuesday evening for Billings. The colored band made a hit in the big parade on last Monday evening. Mrs. B. Jackson of Boise City, Missionary lady for the A. M. E. church was in the city this with a commission from Bishop Heard to solicit funds for the A. M. E. church. The Household of Ruth will give an entertainment at Germania Hall Nov. 16 A delightful surprise party was given on Mrs. Chas. on last Tuesday evening Mr. Vanwinkle returned from a business trip to Great Falls Tuesday. C. H. Mason the Globe trotter left for Hot Springs Ark. on last Friday. Chas. Johnson has gone to Missoul where he has found employment. H. C. Simmons is working for the Benson and Carpenter Co. Senator Murrill delivered a spler did address to the colored Taft Club on last Tuesday evening. The literary on last Wednesday evening presented a novel entertainment by the way of a mock court the State VS. Dinwiddie on a charge of highway robbery was highly entertaining. It was alleged that the defendant held up and robbed Dave G. 11611 partyor friends who were out Automobile riding riding of valuables to the amount of $300. The case was prosecuted by J.B. Bass and Geo. Lee and defended by J. Clark and A. Dorsey. The put up a strong case and it was a surprise when the jury brought in their verdict of not guilty but it furnished one of the best entertainments has been held for some time. J.B. Bass will present the program at St James literary on next Wednesday eve and the ladies will afterward serve refreshments in the Bagem. Mrs. A. Palmer departed last week on a hunting trip in the mountains. Mr. Deoro is a new arrival from Great Falls Mont It is said that the Imperial Orchestra is now ready to fill any and all engagements R. L. Bailey is now employed at the Montana Club The St James literary is running opposition to the Plaindealer as there is a lady publishing the gossipers gossip. Rev Coleman left Friday for Billings will hold his quarterly Conference. Mont Lewis has departed for parts unknown. J B. Bass visited in Butte last week and found that city in a healthy state The Manhattan Club will give a smoker on Saturday night. L. V Graye is the manager of the new Imperial Orchestra. HAVE YOU ANY MONEY? If you have none its your fault. MOST but most men haven't until you get a LOT of waits until he has a hu starts a bank account m now with a small sum. cent interest. If you have none you will probably admit its your fault. MOST men have MADE money but most men haven't SAVED it. Don't wait until you get a LOT of MONEY. The man who waits until he has a hundred dollars before he starts a bank account may never start one. Start now with a small sum. We will pay you 4 per cent interest. LOGALS The people were very favorably impressed with Presiding Elder Rev Gilliard will depart for his new charge at Bozeman on or about the first. The colored Taft and Sherman Club will give a final Smoker on Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. H. Browning entertained a few of their friends Friday Oct. 10th as a surprise on their mother Mrs. Walker Browning; it being her birthday. Mrs. Browning received some beautiful and costly presents. There was a musical selection rendered by Mrs. Adams and daughter Miss Myrle. After which a delightful luncheon was served, the table was beautifully arranged the color scheme being yellow artistically carri. d out with Autumn leaves. Mrs. J Moor is on the sick list Mr. B. Adams received a letter from Mr. Joseph Thomas who for sometime lived in Billings put is now attending the Art Academy in Cincinnati O. which we are pleased to note two years ago colored students was not addmitted. He expects to return in June. The Progressive Literary Club met at Mrs. C. Brownings this week. FOR CLERK OF THE DISTRICT ICT COURT Judge F. R. Reece who is the Republican candidate for clerk of the district court is making a winning canvass and it is almost a foregone conclusion that he will be triumphantly elected on Nov. 3rd. Judge Reece is not only popular among republicans, there are scores of democrats who are loyally supporting him for this position, he is a man whom all classes can support feeling that in him they have a friend and hence he will receive on Nov. 3rd a loyal support from all classes, and be triumphantly elected as the next clerk of the District Court. Afro-Americans in the country for the education of the poor districts of the South, and his acceptance of the trust is an evident of his sympathy for the poor and down-trodden. In his public utterances, William Howard Taft has stated that he stands squarely on the plank in the Republican platform for the enforcement of the war amendments, he has denounced lynching in the strongest terms, he has paid high tributes to the race, for its great progress in education and industry during the past forty years, and he has expressed his deep sympathy for the sufferings of the Afro-American from the contemptuous insults of white men not his equal in intelligence and evotion to duty. When the representatives from the National aptist Convention recently assured Mr. Taft that the Afro-Americans would continue to support the Republican party he replied: "When I get into the White House—assuming that I am to be put there—no plea in favor of a Negro will have any less consideration because he is o Negro than if he were a white man You are Americans as I am. The starry flag that is mine, ie yours." THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT One facet that add great interest to the present campaign is that during the next administration there may be a considerable change in the personnel of the Supreme Court, the appointment THE WALTON HOTEL NO.15 STATE ST. HOME COOKING BOTH REGULAR MEALS AND SHORT ORDERS of persons to fill vacancies should any occur. It is by no means improbable that vacancies may occur, as five of the present justices will reach the age of retirement during the next four years, and their places would have to be filled by the incoming President. The justices alluded to above are Fuller, Harlan, Brewer, Peckham and Holmes, of whom Fuller and Peckham are Democrat, the others Republicans. Moreover as all them are aged men, very nearly three-score and ten, and some considerably above that, it is at least possible that some of them may be removed by death. Now whatever such philosopher as Bishop Turner may say of the Supreme Court, we presume that every sane Afro-American would much rather trust, his chances to this court than t osuch a court as Mr. Bryan would be likely to con situate. Mr. Bryan has some very whim sical notions which he would like to have backed by decisions of the court. It is possible that his appointments would be influenced by his knowledge of the appointees views o ncertain questions. If he could scare up a decent lawyer who favors 16 to 1, the man would have a good chance for appointment. It is very possible that Mr. Bryan could find some lawyer who would endorse his deposit guarantee plan. And it is very certain that Mr. Bryan would not fail to remember his obligations to the solid South. Mr. Bryan could radily find some of the Northern lawyers who have already asserted the non-validity of the 15th amendment. And the men Mr. Bryan would appoint might remain in office for the next quarter of a century. We appeal to every Arfo-American voter to consider what mayhave the effect of his giving his vote to anyone but Taft. VOTE YOUR TICKET STRAIGHT We are on the eve of the most important election which has been held in this country since 1860. That election was followed by a bloody war in which the lives of thousands were sacrificed on the country's alter. In the event of ticket this the election of the Democratic ticket this year we believe that the injury to the country would equal that which followed the electoin of 1860, when war spread over our beautiful land and drenched the soil with the blood of the flower of the country. War would not be the result of the election, but hunger and want would visit homes where now peace and comfort dwell. We wish to continue to enjoy the good times we now have, and the only way to be assured that prosperity will continue is to stand by the Republican party. We should not try any experiments or indulge any petty spite, as every vote is needed, and where any one fails to vote for the Republican candidate that is equivalent to a half vote for the opposition. This is an important matter, especially in some of the close Congressional districts, for it is necessary to have a Republican Congress to uphold a Republican President. It is possible that some objectionable men may be on the ticket in certain localities, but there is so much at stake this time that they should be overlooked. Do not take any chances by voting a split ballot. Vote the Republican Ticket Straight. RALLY ON THE CENTER The campaign is over. The long roll has sounded; the bugles have called boots and saddles the boys have fallen into line, touched elbows, and wait with eager impatience to charge the enemy. The outpost have all been called in, and from Main to California they the rallying on the center with a courage that is invincible and a determination that presages victory. There is not a coward in our ranks; not a living soul who does FIVE not feel that next Tuesday night the Bryan party will be routed horse, foot and dragoon, and wi STATE TICKET For Congressman CHARLES N. PRAY of Chouteau For Governor EDWARD DONLAN of Missoula For Lieutenant Governor W. R. ALLEN of Deer Lodge For Associate Justice W. L. HOLLOWAY of Gallatin For Secretary of Satate A. N. YODER of Silver Bow For Attorney General A. J. GALLEN of Lewis and Clark For Treasurer E. E. ESSELSTYN of Carbon For Auditor H. R. CUNNINGHAM of Silver Bow For Superintendent-of Public Instruction W. E. HARMON of Gallatin For Railroad Commissioners DAN BOYLE of Park, Six-year Term B. T. STANTON, Four-year Term E. A. MORLEY, Two-year Term COUNTY TICKET District Judges A. P. HEYWOOD J. MILLER SMITH County Commissioner MOSES ROOT Senator CHARLES N. KESSLER Representatives HARRY HALL J. A. SHOEMAKER J. A. WERNER THOMAS GIBSON M. A. WITMER GUS KIRBY JOHN EDGERTON Attorney E. D. PHALEN Sheriff M. L. HIGGINS Clerk of Court F. L. REESE Clerk and Recorder LEON SHAW Treasurer T. B. KIRKENDALL Auditor T. H. SPRATT Assessor F. E. TIBBETTS Superintendent of Schools MISS EDITH BRADLEY Coroner B. V. McCABE For Public Administrator SAMUEL SCHWAB For Surveyor J. D. McLEOD Justice of the Peace CHARLES HORN J. W. EDDY Constable J. M. ADAMSON C. W. WILSON NO. 15 STATE ST. WITH REGULAR MEALS RT ORDERS Bryan and his cohorts will pass out of public notice and will be remembered only as we recall some horrible dream that was filled with dire forebodings and impending disasters. God Almighty still reigns supreme, and He will continue to guide and erect this country until its mission has been accomplished. CAMPAIGNS JINGLES The Peerless One on his long-eared beast, Jogs doggedly on, his fact toward the East, And he shrieks as he prods that jaded mule, "Shall the people rule? Shall the people rule?" The perennial candidate smiles with glee Both hands are winners; so what cares he? If he can't be president, he surely can Be a well-paid and honored 'also ran.' "We stuffed ballot boxes, we shot them; we are not ashamed of it."—Pitchfork Tillman, in a speech in the United States Senate. The southern Democrats say that they would like to get rid of the Arfo-American laborers, yet nearly all of the states have statutes making it a penal offense to entice laborers from the plantations, and the white planters would make it very warm for any person who attempted to separate them from their field hands. THE MALLORY CRAVENETTE Soft and Stiff Hats are the best. We Sell Them. MART, SCHAFF FINE C GANS & K ESTABLIS READ THE PLAINDEAIER , SCHAFFNER & THE CLOTH NS & KLEIN ESTABLISHED 18 PLAINDEAIER AND K HART, SCHAFFNER & MARY FINE CLOTHES. GANS & KLEIN,CO ESTABLISHED 1866 READ THE PLAINDEAIER AND KEEP POSTED Helena PACKING AND PR whole OYSTERS, FISH, POULTRY AND PROVISION wholesale IISH, POULTRY, FRUIT, BU PACKING AND PROVISION COMPANY wholesale OYSTERS, FISH, POULTRY, FRUIT, BUTTER & EGGS 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. C. J. Bausch. Tinner. TIN, COPPER and SHEET IRON WORK Stove and Furnace work a Specialty. 315 N. JACKSON ST. • Helena, Mont. inner. or Houses by SHEET IRON WORK or ce work a Specialty. Strangers visiting the Capital City will be given a hearty welcome at all times at the Manhattan Club. 17 South Main Street Helena - - Mont. Our Specialty Expert Watchwork Diamond Setting Monogram Engraving Chas. H. Pratt Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Cut Glass and Novelties 19 N. Main Street Opp. Grand Central Hotel Helena, Mont. FURNISHED ROOMS Inquire 22t Breckenr dge St. Mrs. M .A. Cole. --- FISHER & MARX LOTHES, LEIN,CO. NED 1866 AND KEEP POSTED OVISION - COMPANY esAle Y, FRUIT, BUTTER & EGGS GENTRAL BEER HALL AND RESTAURANT Henry Rossman Proprietor. Telephone 196 118 S. MAIN ST. - Helena, Mont. Joseph Richards The Butte Undertaker 15-19 South Montana Street. Ind. Phone 1307 Office Always Open BUTTE, MONT. Furnished Rooms or Houses by the Day, Week or Month Apply 115 East Cutler Street Helena, Montana SILVER CITY CLUB Billiard and Pool Tables in Connection. All Appointments UP-TO-DATE. Eugene Bourquin Dealer in Sawed and Split Wood and COAL. Yard, 437 W. Main St. Residence 370 Water St. 'Phone 632-F. Helena, Mont.