The New Age (Butte)

Bargains for Men Bargains for Men Nobby Neckwear VOL. 1. In Furnishing Goods Departmentm Several lines of winter goods are marked down almost to zero. The month of December, contrary to all traditions, has been a month of bargains. Certainly goods were never sold for so little money and the buying of New Year's presents is easy because of the small prices at the Big Store. Come and see what we can save you. What Men Want FANCY SUSPENDERS, a pair neatly boxed for 75c to $2.00. PRESIDENT SUSPENDERS, sold PRESIDENT SUSPENDERS, sold everywhere for 50c here 25c pair. SILK HANDKERCHIEFS, plain white and hemstitched, good sizes, extra values at 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 each. SILK INITIAL HANDKERCHIEFS, all new designs in initials, best values at 25c, 50c and $1.00 each, according to size. LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS, choice variety of the better grades in all widths, prices 3 for $1.00 and 50c, 75c and $1.00 each. MEN'S KID GLOVES, dressed and Mocha, silk lined, prices from 75c to $2.00 pair. MEN'S NIGHT SHIRTS of white muslin, cut full, well made and trimmed, values up to 75c for 25c each. FLANNEL NIGHT SHIRTS, in new colorings— $1.50 Shirts for $1.00 1.25 Shirts for .75 1.00 Shirts for .50 PAJAMAS AND NIGHT SHIRTS— A new and nobby assortment just opened up in silk, flannel, muslin, sateen, madras and cheviots. Paja- mas from $1.50 to $12.00 a suit, the best in town. TURKISH BATH ROBES — A choice lot in new colorings, price $3.50 each. Mail Orders to Henne AETNA SAVINGS AND TRUST COMPANY. HOTEL AUTUNA Under state supervision. Five per cent interest, payable quarterly, paid on deposits. Money to Loan on Real Estate F AUG. HEINZE, - President CHAS. R. LEONARD, - Vice Pres. A. B. CLEMENTS, - Cashier HATS CLEANED Blocked and Retrimmed. THE HAT BOX Montana's only Hat Factory 10 N. Wyoming St., BUTTE. Smokers' Articles, Cigars Telephone 491 Julius Fried 23 East Broadway BUTTE Cigarettes and Tobaccos The Acme Transfer Company Will Call for and Deliver Trunks, Baggage or Parcels to Any Part of the City Telephone 1010 A H. E. FLETCHER, Mgr. THE NEW AGE A boy carrying a large horn. What Men Want DRESS GLOVES, new shadings, $1.50 values for 85c pair. MOCHA GLOVES, silk lined, all strictly new and best possible values. Price $1.50 pair. DENT'S GLOVES, Fownes' gloves and other well known makes, sold at Eastern prices. MOCHA GLOVES, fleece lined, fur tops. $1.25 values for 75c. FUR TOP GLOVES, of dressed kid, fleece lined. $2.00 values for $1.50. MEN'S WOOL GLOVES and Worsted Gloves, 25c to $1.00 pair. SILK GLOVES and Mitts, prices from 75c to $1.50 pair. Several hundred pretty Scarfs, Four-in-Hands, Imperials and Knots, from one of the best tie makers, sample lines and small lots, values up to $1.00, going at 35c each. New lines of Men's Neckwear in all the latest shapes and colorings, bought expressly for the holiday trade and just opened up. Prices, 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.50 each. Very Pretty for Presents TURKISH BATH ROBES—Large assortment, rich in design and coloring at $4.00, $5.00, $6.00 and upward. BATH SETS, in a variety of pretty styles; include robe, mitts, towels and slippers. Prices $7.50, $9.00, $10.00 and $12.00 set. MEN'S UMBRELLAS—Large lot, all new, prices from $1.00 to $12.00 each. MEN'S POCKET KNIVES — A large sample lot, values up to $1.50 going at 35c each. SMOKING JACKETS. of silk— A $12.00 Jacket for $ 6.50 ce 20.00 Jacket for 10.00 25.00 Jacket for 12.50 nessy's Butte, Montana Holiday Candies Every one wants Christmas candles. We have made special efforts to supply a large trade in this line. You know we are agents for Huyler and will have a fine line of his goods fresh from the factory. We don't stop at Huyler's. We have other and cheaper goods. Paxson & Rockefeller's chocolates and chocolates and bon-bons in pound and half-pound boxes at 50c and 25c each are hard to beat. We have them always fresh. Old-fashioned stick at 25c a pound tin is a big seller. Trowbridge's chocolate chips 50c the pound box is the only chip. The finest line in the city of fancy candy boxes and baskets. We fill them to order. 一 Paxson & Rockefeller Red Cross Drug Store 24 W. Park St. Phone 74 BUTTE, MONTANA, SATURDAY. DEC. 27, 1902. PHILIPPINES FUTURE HOME OF THE NEGRO. What he believes to be a practical solution of the negro problem. The senator says it is one that will deprive them of none of their rights as American citizens and at the same time give them an opportunity to better their condition. It is to colonize them in the Philippines. His scheme is to send them to the islands in vessels chartered by the government, give each head of a family a small homestead and encourage its cultivation. So well does the president think of the scheme that he has sent a special commissioner to the Philippines to inquire into the conditions, with the view of recommending its adoption. Such a scheme seems feasible enough on its face. The negro, by nature and by long residence in the south, is fitted especially for tropical climates. In such climates he can perform labor under which a white man would succumb. The Philippines need an army of such laborers—they would be of more use in the development of the country's resources that the natives, who are thriftless and as a rule indifferent to anything except to raise enough to keep them in food. And, in further advocacy of the scheme, it is urged that the south does not want the negro. That is the weak part of the argument. For, despite all talk, the fact remains that the south is not prepared to do without the negro labor, and it is likely to be many years, if the time ever comes, before it is so prepared. The same conditions that make the negro a desirable factor in the new Pacific possessions make him an indispensable factor in the south. Still, eliminating that part of the argument—that the south does not want the negro—the Morgan scheme is worthy of consideration and investigation. For there are, no doubt, many of the race who would welcome the chance to become independent in the Philippines, rather than remain in the south, as now, a class set apart. HANDSOME DINNER Mr. and Mrs. Geo, E. Willis were the host and hostess of a delightful Christmas dinner party, which included Mrs. Wm. Birthright, Mrs. F. M. Lucas, Mrs. Burstide, Messrs. C. A. Davis and F. Pearl. The center of the table was ornamental with a cone built of oranges with sprigs of holly fringing at the bottom of the pile and peeping out among the fruit formed an unique centerpiece of this attractive Christmas dinner table. A four-pointed star, formed of bright scarlet ribbons, was outside of the orange cone and an orange upon a mat of holly sprigs was placed at eacu plate. The evening was spent in playing whist and general conversation. Among thonse that joined the party after dinner was Mrs. A. Nelson, Miss Ida Nelson, Messrs. J. H. Smith, E. J. Austin, Jas, Yancy anl W. J. Burnside. Mrs. A. Nelson Entertained. Mrs. A. Nelson entertained another one of the enjoyable dinner parties, which made Christmas day delightful, sat around the hospitable board of Mrs. A. Nelson and daughter, Miss Ida, who resides on West Broadway, besides the family there were present Mrs. C. Yancy, Chas. A. Lair. After dinner the party was joined by Mr. C. E. Duncan and Mr. T. E. Amos. IN BUTTE. The week in society was given over almost entirely to Christmas festivities and they were of an unusually quiet nature. Family dinner parties and home Christmas trees for the little ones predominated. It was essentially the children's week and few indeed were the homes where the fun and frolic of the season did not hold full sway. Among those that Christmas trees was Mrs. Comelia Yancy at her home on South Colorado street. The tree was heavily burdened with nice presents. Among the other amusements of this nature was Jacob's ladder, at A. M. E. church, which contained several nice things for the little fellows. This was conducted by Rev. and Mrs. Allen, after which a nice turkey supper was served in the basement. Christmas Presents Select them now, while the crowd is not so great. We have a large variety to choose from. Our New Imported Atomizers Cut glass, nickel mounted, from $1.50 to $ 2.50 Cut glass, silver mounted, from $3.50 to 7.00 Cut glass, gold mounted, from from $4.00 to 12.00 Mail orders promptly attended to. Salt Lake Department Now that the year is almost closed I look about to see who among the citizens of Salt Lake have made progress; and along what lines progress has been made. Rev. J. W. Washington comes under my notice. He came to our city a little over a year ago from Quincy, Ill. He is a man full of courage, with high alms, set purposes, who has the interest of the race at heart. His labor among us has been crowned with success. He is pastor of The Calvary Baptist church, located on Second South in the residence portion of the city, about five blocks from the business portion of the city. The property is worth three thousand dollars. He meets his payments promptly, and will soon have the property standing clear of debt, which will be a monument of honor to the race in the state of Utah. The auxilaries connected with the church are a very interesting and well attended Sunday school, and the Dumas Literary society, which meets every Wednesday night. It is not only a pleasure to attend, but one receives good and wholesome instructions by listening to the rendering of the programme of the society. Rev. Washington conducts and information bureau, through which he has done much in the way of increasing the population of the race in the city, and is the cause of many avenues being opened to them that were closed before, and those that have come here through his influence are a credit to the race. Rev. Washington is editor of the Tri City Oracle, a clean, breezy race journal, which shows up the business qualities of the editor. Rev. B, F. McIntyre, pastor of the Trinity A, M. E, church, is a man filled with the Christ-like spirit. He has entered upon his second conference year and by his christian upright life he has won the confidence, honor and respect of the citizens of the city, both white and colored. While he has not made a very great display outwardly, by the aid of his faithful members, he has succeeded in buying a nice little chapel on Franklin avenue, in which to worship. The auxiliaries connected with the church are the Sunday school, whose pupils are very bright, and whose officers take great pains in explaining the lessons, so that the little ones can understand, Mrs. E. D, Washington, president; Miss Rosa, Doicy, secretary. The Young People's Christian Endeavor society, under the presidency of Mrs. W. W. Taylor, is progressing nicely. Everyone takes great interest in the work, and seems to have acquired the art of making the Bible studies of interest to the little ones, as well as the older people. Miss Rosa Doicy, the secretary, keeps a just and accurate account of all the proceedings of the society. The willing workers have accomplished much under the management of Mrs. W. D. Powell, the president. We are sorry to state at this writing that Mrs. Powell is very sick, but Mrs. Crawford, the vice president, will keep up the interest among the ladies, and we trust that each lady will show their honor and respect by being often at the bedside of Mrs. Powell. The Trinity church choir was organized September 16, 1902, and the rapid progress that has been made since that time is due to the patient and untiring efforts upon the part of Professor G. W. Lewis, the director and organist. Professor Lewis came here from Philadelphia, Pa., about seven months ago, and when the choir was organized he began instructing them, and through his patient and untiring efforts they have reached the point to where they stand, second only to the great Tabernacle choir of the city. The members consist of Mrs. E. D. Washington, president; Prof. G. W. Lewis, director and organist; Mrs. W. W. Taylor, first soprano; Mrs. P. H. Robinson, Mrs. A. C. Calway and Miss Rosa Dolcy, assistance; Alto, Mrs. E. D. Washington and Mrs. Mattie Stead; tenor, Mr. D. Edwards; bass, Mr. Mills. Hon. W. W. Taylor, editor of the Plain Dealer, is one of the pioneers. He has seen the progress that the city has made from a small village He was here when you could count the citizens of color upon your fingers. He is one of the pillars of the Trinity church and we could not do without him. Mr. Thomas H. Frame, the efficient head waiter of the Knutsford hotel, is a man that thoroughly understands his business. He has a well trained crew of waiters that stand second to none in the country. Mr. Frames does not only keep up with the progress made in the hotel world, but he also keeps his crew trained up to the standard. It is through him and his able crew (who are able to give any kind of service) that the Knutsford holds her reputation as being the leading hotel in the city. DELIGHTFUL EVENING. One of the loveliest parties of the season was one given by Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Bullett at their cosey home on Colorado street, last Wednesday evening. Evergreens were elaborately displayed. The evening was spent in playing cards and general conversation. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Curd, Mrs. Tate and Mr. Webb of Saint Paul. Wear Clothes That Fit A man can save money and feel more comfortable by wearing clothes that fit. The Connell Clothes are all made expressly for us. They fit well, look well and wear well. Prices are little, if any, higher than you pay for "trashy" wholesale clothing. M. J. Connell Company P.J. Brophy & Co. For over Twenty Years the LEADERS. The Rich and the poor, the sumptuous and the thrifty find their wants supplied with equal pleasure and satisfaction at our store. Our stock comprehends all that is good to eat and at prices that cannot be beaten. Your patronage is respectfully solicited. Green Houses at Gregson Springs. Telephone 213 A large supply of beautiful carnations and roses and other flowers are always carried. All orders receive prompt attention. TUTTLE WATCH TALK Watches are not like wine—they do not improve with age. As well give a caledar for 1890 as a Christmas present in 1902 as a watch that is as much out of date as the calendar. Ours is positively the only entirely new, high-grade stock of Watches in the city—it is large and covers a wide range in values. Investigation will prove that for accurate movements, in new and beautiful cases, our prices are the lowest. In fact, they are really lower than the out-of-date kind can be bought for elsewhere. Ladies' or Gents' Solid 14-karat, Gold Case Watches $15.00 from $200.00 down to TUTTLE JEWELRY CO. Sign of the Always Right Time Street Clock. North Main Street. For Holiday Goods 6 White Plates, 7in. = = 50c 6 Cups and Saucers, = = 50c Wear Cloth A man can save money and wearing clo The Conn are all made expressly for well and wear well. Price than you pay for "trashy" M. J. Conn P. J. Brop Grocers and For over Twenty Years The Rich and the and the thrifty find with equal pleasure and store. Our stock compreh to eat and at prices that Your patronage is n P. J. Brop No. 28 Main St., Butte Fl The Leading D Florists of Cut Flowers Decorations and D Salesroom, 107 W Green Houses at Gregson Spring A large supply of beautiful flowers are always carried. All o TUTTLE WAT Watches are not like wine—they give a caledar for 1890 as a Christmas as much out of date as the calendar, ly new, high-grade stock of Watches wide range in values. Investigation ments, in new and beautiful cases, they are really lower than the out- where. Ladies' or Gents' Solid 14-karat, from $200.00 down to..... TUTTLE JEW Sign of the Always Right Time Str WEEK'S ATTRACTIONS IN BUTTE At the Grand. Herman and the Warde company tonight. Other." For New Year's matinee and night Herman and the Warde company, return engagement, in "Gaston Cadol." At the Broadway. "Other People's Money" tonight. Primrose & Dockstader's minstrels Wednesday and Thursday. "Devil's Auction" Jan. 4 and 5. At Le Petit Theater. "A Warm Baby" one week, with matinee this afternoon and New Year's day. PROVISION CO. Wholesale Oysters, Fish and Poultry M. M. MENNIGER HELENA . . . MONTANA Clothes That Fit and feel more comfortable by clothes that fit. Shell Clothes for us. They fit well, look ces are little, if any, higher " wholesale clothing. Shell Company phy & Co. and Importers Years the LEADERS. e poor, the sumptuous their wants supplied and satisfaction at our hends all that is good at cannot be beaten. respectfully solicited. phy & Co. Butte, Montana Floral Co. Decorators and of Montana Saws and Plants Designs a Specialty West Broadway. Sings. Telephone 213 and carnations and roses and other orders receive prompt attention. ATCH TALK Do not improve with age. As well as present in 1902 as a watch that is or. Ours is positively the only entire s in the city—it is large and covers a will prove that for accurate move our prices are the lowest. In fact, t-of-date kind can be bought for else Gold Case Watches $15.00 WELRY CO. Street Clock. North Main Street. The Citizen's Coal company, dealers in Kemmerer, Rock Springs, Rocky Fork and Trail Creek coal; also good, dry pine and fir wood. We give 2000 pounds to the ton. No. 4 East Broadway; telephone 538. THE AGME GLUB 12 West Galena St. L. A. BELL -- Pres. and Treas. C. M. WATTS -- Sec'y and Mgr. CHRISTMAS AT THE OLD HOME. M IRANDY, we will, if you say the word Have a old-fashioned time on Christmas day; These still rooms will ring as in days of yore, When the children were small and full of play. The homestead seems lonesome when Christ- mas time comes. And mute as the flight of a mouse or a dog. With no one but you and me, left alone Grown thoughtful with age--like the dog and the cat. I remember the children's Christmas mirth, And how we together did fix and plan Just before Christmas, arranging to have A merry good time, same as now we can. Mirandy, we will indicate a brief note Just stating our warmest and fullest des- ire For friends and kindred to share a big breathe At the old homestead, 'round a rousing good fire. The garret shall echo with youth's mirth- ful chimes. Joy of the children free to explore; We'll build a neat bower of fresh ever- green And straw dyed pink, as we used to be- five. A Christmas tree will add zeal to the feast, And polish big eyes of the girls and the boys Just like it did when our children were And shared in the harvest of Christmas-time joys. Then let us prepare for an old-fashioned time, In honor of Christ—in pure gratitude For favors received and blessings enjoyed. Our hearts will rekindle a happler mood. Our twilight of life begins to descend, And age, like a huk, is drifting away To the westward of youth, farther and fast. While Time plucks swifter the moments each day. So let us indite, as I say, a brief note, Just stating our warmest and fullest de- sire-- For friends and kindred to share a big bear feast At the old homestead, 'round a rousing big fire. BY DR. WILLARD MACKENZIE. CHRISTMAS Day promised to dawn bright and fair, for the western sky was one great flame of glowing pink, but pretty Madge Early was not in harmony with the beauty and sentiment of the occasion. Her fair face was clouded, and although arranging the Christmas tree for the children, more than once a sad tear fell across holly, barringed parcel and decorating tinsel. Madge had a lover, and that was the secret out. There was not a truer-hearted lad in all the county than Ned Walters. They had exchanged vows of constancy to be confronted by her stern, self-willed father with the ultimatum that he would sooner see her dead than wedded to a son of his bitterest enemy! It was an old-time feud, and the lovers had supposed it long since buried with old Rufus Walters himself—a lawsuit over a trifle, won by Walters fairly, but the obdurate farmer would not forget or forgive. When his edict came Mudge demurred. Ned rebelled, and they met clandestinely. The morning before Christmas Early had learned of this. There had been a violent scene. He threatened to turn Nellie from the house if she ever countenanced Ned again. "Father," she sobbed piteously, "I love him!" "And I hate him!" snarled Early, "and all the Walters brood, and always shall! He'll defy me, eh? He'll hitch up after dinner and drive to Newburg. He's cashier in the bank, and Darrel owns it. Well, I've got over eight thousand dollars on deposit. I'll draw it out and inform Darrel not a penny do I put in again while that young jackanapes is in his employ. Insult me by defying my will, eh? Try to steal my daughter? Why, I'll drive him from Newburg, a beggar!" "Oh, father, you wouldn't be so cruel!" moaned poor Mudge. "I'll show you!" Early went on his willful way. He drew his money, partly in gold, and placed it in a satchel under his buggy seat. Then he visited some storekeepers, put in the afternoon and about dusk started for home. A two-wheeled cart passed him as he approached Dobbins Grove, a lonely piece of timber near the burying ground, but two strangers drove it, and he barely noticed them. Then, as he turned a bend he was halted summarily. The girl was standing untenanted. One of its recent occupants grabbed his horse's bridle, the other presented a revolver, and reaching under the buggy seat drew out the treasure satchel. 'Keep still, or I'll shoot!' he gruelfy warned, and the frightened farmer knew that he had been followed from town by robbers. The thief tossed the satchel to his companion, who threw it into their own vehicle. Then both pulled Early from his buggy, overpowered him, tied him hand and foot, and giving his horse a cut with the whip sent him flying down the road. The affrighted Early saw their own horse, startled by the runaway, dash into the timber at full speed, but the robbers, now absorbed in his capture, did not notice this fact. He was carried through a thicket and dropped at the edge of a fence. "He'll be safe from harm or help till we're far from pursuit!" laughed one of the men. They went away. Early found himself helpless. It was very cold, and his limbs began to stiffen. The moon had risen, and he could see the scintillating frost flakes in the air. He wondered if he would remain undiscovered until he had frozen to death. Death! The thought chilled him to the soul. What a rueful Christmas eve! Death? He quivered, as for the first time he noted that he lay near the fence surrounding the township cemetery. Yes, and there yonder—that tall stone, standing so close, so clear, so seemingly accusing in the white moonlight—the conscience-stricken man recognized as the monument of the enemy he so bitterly hated. What fearful thoughts ran riot through his mind! How dwindling was his rancorous antipathy in the light of his own awful peril! It almost seemed like retribution, his being left here to die, after striving to beggar the son of the man towards whom, in this moment when eternity loomed—realized he had been unjust. An hour went by. He was chilled to DEPARTURE OF THE OLD YEAR AND ARRIVAL OF THE NEW the marrow. He felt that long before midnight the cold would prove fatal. Suddenly he caught the echo of hoofs on the frozen highway. His hoarse voice rang out in piercing, desperate accents. What was that? Help? relief? Oh surely, a vehicle was picking a difficult course through the timber. A man sprang out, came towards him. He was rather sinister looking, for he wore a long black board and a great enveloping mister. "Why!" he cried, "it's Mr. Early." "You know me," shivered the farmer. "I don't know you, but for mercy's sake, untie me, get me home!" The stranger cut the ropes. He had to lift Early into the vehicle. As they made towards the road, the farmer told what had happened. His companion was strangely silent. He drove rapidly towards Early's farm. When they reached it he helped him out and up to the door. "Come in, stranger. I've lost a little fortune to night, but my life is saved, and you shall not go unrewarded." "I'll be in soon as I tie the horse," promised the other. The half-frozen Early tootter through the doorway. His rescuer went to the vehicle and lifted out something, hid it under his coat and also entered the kitchen. Before the great log blaze in the old-fashioned fireplace Early crouched and shivered. Near him, pale and alarmed. DEPARTURE OF THE stood Madge. Her father was narrating his misadventures. "Madge," he said, "as I lay freezing to death, so near the grave of Seth Walters, it seemed like retribution. I've been wrong in my hatred. I see it different now. I've done a mean thing in trying to drive his son from Newburg." "Oh, father!" "And you can tell him so. I've been un-Christianlike this Christmas eve, and my life has been spared when I gave it up for lost. I take it as a warning, and the loss of my money as a punishment." Madge, crying, was on her knees at his side. "Oh, father," she sobbed, "then Ned—" "Can come here when he wants." "Thank you, Mr. Early." "Ned!" quavered Madge. "Hello!" gasped the astonished farmer, for, tearing off his false beard, the old man's rescuer revealed his real identity. In few words Ned Walters explained the mystery. He felt that he must see Madge that Christmas eve, and disguising himself had started on foot for the farm. He had taken a short cut through the timber, so came across the vehicle and horse of the robbers. He had driven on, hoping to find an owner, when Early's cries for help had attracted him. "It is the same rig. Mr. Early," said Ned, "for here is a Christmas present for you, sir." The smiling Ned drew from under his coat the old man's satchel found under the seat of the gig. Nellie was trembling with joy. With eagerness her father inspected the contents of the satchel. Then his eyes lifted to the handsome, manly features of the person who had saved his life and his property. He arose, and solemnly joined Ned and Madge, hand in hand. "And there, Ned Walters," he said heartily, "there is your Christmas present!" Christmas Giving. It is a good rule to give a Christmas what you enjoy giving to members of your own family, and limit your other gifts to the children of your acquaintance. If you thus narrow your circle at Christmas your friends will appreciate the stand you take, and cease to pester themselves about what they shall give you, and there will be much more peace and comfort in your vicinity as Christmas approaches than has ever been possible under the old "exchange system." Your dearest friends—those you especially delight in making happy—you can remember in the most individual way, on their birthday anniversaries, and such gifts, made informally and unexpectedly, are without the odious return idea which has in some measure marred the beautiful custom of Christmas giving.—Ada C. Sweet in Woman's Home Companion. And wonder what the gifts the Saint shall bring to you may be; A thousand fancies fill your heads, a thousand dreams you dream Of dolles made in wondrous ways or things that go by you when You like what happens, you know, and childishly you vow To keep your treasures well, but oh Where are the toys of last year now? You shouted at the Jumping Jack you'd begged the Saint to bring; You laughed to see the antics of the monkey You laughed to see the antics of the monkey on the string; on the table, Their book, the pictured blocks, the little train, the doll— Ah how you danced with gladness as you looked upon them all, But you were a long ago, And you, you know, somehow, Have never wanted to day, and oh Where are the toys of last year now? Oh anxious man, oh lady fair, you court the THE OLD YEAR AND ART fates to-day. takes to-day. And that blessings rich and rare for which you meekly pray; A loving glance, a happy smile; perhaps the strength to take New-found responsibilities for wealth or honor's sake!— You grasp new hands and gladly go, and touch them. To cherish and to love, but oh. Where are the tots of last year now? —Chicago Record-Herald. Roast Peacock. In the earlier times a peacock was perhaps the most gorgeous and decorative dish on the Christmas board. This was prepared by first carefully removing the skin without losing the feathers. The fowl was then dressed, stuffed with all kinds of good things, roasted and finally sewed into its skin, still retaining the brilliant plumage. The beak was gilded and the dish, fit for a king, was placed upon the table amid the blaze of trumpets and the rapturous applause of the revelers. Latest Quotation. Col. Kentuck—Uncle, what's the price of yoh turkey? Uncle Reuben—Well, sah! dat dog he got my trousers and some of mah leg; but I don't grudge dah price—no, sah! Somewhat Uncertain: Lena—Are you going to give Mary a Christmas present? Josie—Dear me; I don't know yet. I can't find out whether she's going to give me anything.—Philadelphia Bulletin. OMENS OF NEW YEAR'S DAY. Some Superstitions of a Period Rich in Peculiar Signs. ITH the exception of All Saints' day, there is no time in the whole twelve month about which so many superstitions cluster as New Year's and some form of divination to foretell the future. ITH the exception of All Saints' day, there is no time in the whole twelve month about which so many superstitious cluster as New Year's and some form of divination to foretell the future is practiced in almost every land on Jan. 1. This, of course, is particularly the case with young people who desire to know whether they will get married during the coming year or soon thereafter. In the country districts of England and Germany there is a tea and coffee test which is most satisfactory. A teaspoon is balanced carefully on the edge of a cup. Then tea or coffee, as the case may be, is dropped into it, the case by drop. Every drop that the spoon will hold without losing its balance means another year before the wedding. One or two large drops will usually upset the spoon, and so this is a very upset way of looking into the future. The actions and voices of domestic animals on New Year's day are perhaps more significant than any other omens. A dog's cheerful bark on the morning is a most auspicious sign, while his howl RIVAL OF THE NEW is very unfavorable. To meet a cat on the morn of the new year is considered by people in the Latin countries as a sign that they will change their residence, and it also betokens ill for the future. Throughout southern Europe it is regarded as a most fortunate sign to see a pig, signifying plenty for the coming twelvemonth. The sight of a snake is the worst conceivable omen, for it means death by violence. To see a jackdaw, magpie or crow is a sign that the beholder will be cheated on all sides during the following year. On New Year's day a hard-headed Scotchman will take a Bible and place it upon a table, letting it fall open of its own accord. Then, without looking, he will place his finger upon the page where it has opened and read the verse on which it rests. This is supposed to indicate his fortune for the coming twelvemonth. In France the children do not hang up their stockings on Christmas, but on New Year's eve. These are not filled by Santa Claus, but by the Christ child. He comes with a whole convoy of angels to help him carry the gifts which he brings to make the little ones happy. The latter do not enter the parlor where the stockings are hung until each one has knelt before the father of the family and received his blessing. New Year's day in Persia is celebrated much as our Easter is. Fancy eggs are sent as presents. The wassail cup is a feature of the day throughout all Europe. At every country house in Russia there is a feast and procession in honor of the occasion. To the New Year. To the New Year. Up to the great heights lead, With gentlest dream and deed; Sow thou the perfect seed— Bind deep wounds that bleed, And lift, from darkest night, Earth to eternal light! Atlanta Constitution. One Token Barred. "Dearie, what do you want me to give you for Christmas?" "Well, precious, I've got eleven framed photographs of you now."—Detroit Free Press. The best thing to put in a warm Christmas stocking is a noir child's foot. MONTANA ITEMS. Indoor basket ball will receive considerable attention in Butte this winter. Voluntary weather bureaus have been established at Dayton, Summit and Gateway. There will be a convention of mayors held in Helena during the legislative session. January 5 a winter course in agriculture will open at the agricultural college at Bozeman. Cascade county is proposing to engage in the telephone business. Last week E. J. Dalley of Butte was convicted of manslaughter. The jury was out sixteen hours. Judge Knowles. of the Federal court holds that timber may be cut from mineral claims within forest reserves. Henry Lemos of Salesville, a well-known farmer, was crushed to deaun recently. His horses ran away while descending a steep hill and upset the wagon. The Indians in Flathead county are slaughtering deer and other game in great numbers. The Indians hunt in large bands and have been known to kill as high as sixty animals in one day. Plans for the new brick union railroad station at Helena have been completed by the architects. The building is to be of brick, modern French renaissance in style. Professor Shaw maintains that Montana's climatic conditions are superior for pork production to those of the corn belt, and that crops can be raised here that will fully take the place of the corn, which cannot be raised in most parts of Montana. "Dad" Johnson, one of the best known engineers on the Northern Pacific, while on the tender of his engine at Billings last week, slipped and fell, fracturing his skull. He died several hours later. Johnson had been in the employ of the Northern Pacific for 20 years. The quarantine near Havre, in which 150 Canadian Crees have been confined for several weeks has been broken up, after a thorough disinfection. The enforcement of the quarantine and the supplying of new clothes to the Indians quarantined has cost Choteau county about $7000. Fatal California. San Francisco—The list of fatalities attending the railroad collision at Byron, Cal., is receiving frequent additions at the Southern Pacific hospital in this city, where 22 of the victims have been brought. Eight deaths are reported beside the 10 killed outright. A telegram from Fresno announces the death of D. J. Vernon, another of the injured. Other patients are reported in a critical condition. As inquiry is progressing into the cause of the collision, a new complexion is given to the origin of the disaster. Immediately following the meeting of the trains the supposition was advanced that Engineer McGuire of the Stockton Flyer was largely at fault. Recent developments places the burned and bruised engineer in a different light. It is acknowledged that the leak in the boiled of the Owl engine delayed the progress of the train and when it reached Byron there had been considerable schedule time lost. When Conductor William Dolan of the Owl stopped at Byron he found a freight train standing on the other track and he sought to secure its engine to supplant the faulty one of the Owl. It is asserted that considerable time was lost in trying to arrange the transfer before the plan was found unavailing and then it was decided to send a flagman to signal the approaching local. O. R. & N. MEN PENSIONED. Portland, Ore.-The veterans in the service of the Oregon Railroad & Navigation company will receive the compliments of the Christmas season for the company in the shape of an official notice of the inauguration of a new pension system beginning January 1, 1903. The information was given out by President A. H. Mohler today. The circular of notification was issued today and is dated the 25th of December. The circular says: "On January 1, 1903, the Oregon Railroad & Navigation company will establish a pension system and provide the necessary fund for the same, the benefits of which will accrue to those employees who have been 20 years continuously in the company's service, and who have reached an age necessitating retirement therefrom. The amount of pension to be paid any employee will depend upon the length of his continuous service with the company, and the average monthly salary during the last 10 years thereof." Miners Caught in a Snowslide Bolse, Idaho—A special from Meadows, in the northern part of Washington county, says: Frank Branham and Frank Payne were killed in a snowslide near the Crown mine, on Government creek, about December 19. Their bodies were recovered and held at the Crown mining camp awaiting instructions from relatives who have been notified. Historic Key to Hyde Park Among the treasures preserved at the residence of the Earl of Clarendon is the original gilt key to Hyde park, sent by Queen Anne to Lord Chancellor Clarendon to give him at all times admission to the parks of London—a relic of singular historical interest. NORTH COAST LIMITED Observation Cars Electric Lighted Steam Heated WESTBOUND. ARRIVE DEPART No. 1. North Coast Limited 7:30 p. *m. 7:40 p. m. No. 5. Burlington Ex- press 1:50 p. m. 2:00 p. m. No. 27. Bitter Root Local* 3:30 p. m. No. 12. Twin City Ex. EASTBOUND. No. 4. North Coast Limited 11:05 a. m. No. 5. North Coast Limited 12:40 a. m. 12:50 a. m. Sleepers for this train open at 9:30 p. m. for reception of passengers. No. 6. Burlington Ex. No. 8. Bitter Root Local* 11:25 p. m. 11:35 p. m. No. 14. Twin City Ex- press 1:45 p. m. 12:30 p. m. *Daily except Sunday. No. 1 North Coast Limited, from Saint Paul and eastern points, to the Pacific Coast. No. 2 North Coast Limited, from the Pacific Coast to St. Paul, Duluth and principal eastern points. No. 3 Burlington express, from Kansas City and all B. & M. R. points, and all N. P. points west of Billings, to Seattle and Tacoma. No. 6 Burlington express, from Tacoma and Seattle to Billings and all B. & M. R. points. No. 7 Bitter Root Local, starts from Butte for Missoula, Hamilton and all intermediate points. No. 8, Bitter Root Local, from Hamilton and Phillipsburg. No. 13, Local, connection from Twin City express from St. Paul and all eastern points. No. 14, local, connection with Twin City express for St. Paul and all points east. Passengers for Twin Bridges, Sheridan, Alder, Pony and Norris Branches leave Butte on No. 14 and arrive in Butte from these points on No. 14. Trains on these branches do not run Sundays. W. H. MERRIMAN, Corner Main and Park Street General Agent. GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY SHORT ROUTE FAST TIME To.Minneapolis and St. Paul. Connecting with all railways for New York, Chicago and all points east and south. Sleeping cars run through from Buite to Minneapolis and St. Paul. Leave Buite for St. Paul and east daily at 8:30 p. m. Great Falls local daily at 9:45 a. m. General Agent. Burlington Route A BURLINGTON BADGE "For years a Burlington badge or a Burlington uniform, whether on trainman, enliste man, brakeman or agent, has stood for all the courtesy and consideration of an American gentleman and the loyalty to duty of the trained soldier."—Nebraska City Tribune. Three routes cast—via Billings, St. Paul and Denver. Burlington service whichever way you go. H. F. RUGER, Agent, 35 East Broadway, Butte, Mont. H. B. SEGUR, General Agent, Billings, Mont. Oregon Short Line Line Fast Time! Fast Time! Pullman Dining and Library Car Route.... To SALT LAKE, DENVER OMAHA, KANSAS CITY, ST. LOUIS, CHICAGO And All Points East. —SHORT JUNE TO— Portland Ocean or Rail, And All Pacific Coast Points. Depart.....2:05 a. m. 2:45 a. m....Arrive Depart.....4:50 p. m. 4:40 p. m....Arrive Ticket Office, 105 North Main Street, Butte, Mont. H. O. WILSON, General Agent. WORLD'S NEWS SUMMARY CULLED FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES. A Review of Happenings in Both Eastern and Western Hemispheres During the Past Week—National Historical, Political and Personal Events Tersely Expounded. Wyoming's recent blizzard was the worst ever known. Ambassador Tower has presented his credentials to Emperor William. Fire recently partially destroyed Fulton market at Chicago, causing a loss of $100,000. Harry m. Stanley, a well known mining engineer, is dead at Mexico City. Aged 48 years. A semi-official announcement now places the Italian claims against Venezuela at $2,000,000. Winston Churchill, the novelist, recently elected to the New Hampshire legislature, is ill in St. Louis. Alfred Bouvien, Widely known through his connections with the theatrical affairs for many years, is dead. E. A. Nickerson and others of Everett have purchased 200,000,000 feet of standing timber in western Washington. Governor Van Sant, republican, received 155,044 and Rose, democrat, 99,022 votes, making Van Sant's plurality 56,527, in the election. Four hundred thousand persons are reported to be destitute and starving as a result of the crop failure in Finland. French authorities have become convinced that the death of Mrs. Ellen Gore was accidental and have decided entirely to drop the case against M. de Rydzewski. Volairine Le Cleyre, a noted anarchist and teacher of languages, was ABSOLUTE SECURITY Genuine Carter's Little Liver Pills Must Bear Signature of Bentwood See Pac-Simile Wrapper Below. Very small and as easy to take as sugar. CARTER'S LITTLE LIVER PILLS. FOR HEADACHE. FOR DIZZINESS. FOR BILIOUSNESS. FOR TORPID LIVER. FOR CONSTIPATION. FOR SALLOW SKIN. FOR THE COMPLEXION Price 25 Cents GENUINE MUST HAVE SIGNATURE. Purely Vegetable. CURE SICK HEADACHE. BEST FOR THE BOWELS If you haven't a regular, healthy movement of the bowels every day, you're sick, or ill. Keep your bowels clean and the rolls move, in the shape of violent physic or pill poison, is dangerous. The smoothest, easiest, most perfect way of keeping the bowels clear and clean is to take CANDY CATHARTIC ascarets TRADE MARK REGISTERED REGULATE THE LIVER Pleasant, Palatable, Foent, Taste Good, Do Good Never Sicken, Weaken, or Gripe, 10c. 50c. Write for free sample, and booklet on health. Address Bowling Remedy Company, Chicago, Montreal, New York. KEEP YOUR BLOOD CLEAR shot and fatally wounded recently at Philadelphia, by Herman Helscher, a former pupil. It has been learned that R. C. Whayne, a Louisville business man, who was found dead recently with a gun shot wound in his breast, carried $240,000 life insurance. After long conferences traffic officials of lines east of Chicago have determined to make extensive changes in commodity rates, which will amount to a general advance of about 5 per cent. The new schedules will be placed in effect as soon as arrangements can be made after January 1, and by January 15 all changes will be operative. Ely Hyman, a Jew who begged for admission to the general hospital at Toronto recently, is dead. An examination of his clothing resulted in finding scrip worth $31,000. Other papers showed him to be worth $100,000. For 20 years he has slept in sheds and stables. He sold papers and begged. His heirs are his wife and daughter, living, it is thought, in San Francisco. President Roosevelt attended the funeral services of Mrs. Julia Dent Grant, held in the Metropolitan Methodist church. Members of the cabinet of the diplomatic corps and of both houses of congress, and representatives of the G. A. R., the Loyal legion, the Union Veterans' legion, and the Army the the Tennessee, the Army the Cumberland and the Army of the Ohio were also present. The church services were short. Dr. Lorenz has for the first time since his arrival in New York operated on a club foot. The patient was a four year old girl. Dr Lorenz kneaded and twisted the crippled foot until it was sioft and pliable as a piece of putty. When he deftly moulded it into its proper form, and announced that the operation was completed, and a plaster cast was fitted on the foot. The doctor said that the child should be allowed to use her foot as much as she could after three or four days and that it would be necessary to keep the cast on for six or seven months, after which she could walk Crazed From Their Sufferings. Boston, Dec. 24.—Almost crazed from their sufferings, frost bitten and helpless, 10 men in a boat were picked up by the scooner Manhasset 40 miles off Highland light. Then for the first time it was learned that the scooners Frank A. Palmer and Loutie B. Crary had been in collision and that they had sunk off Thatcher's island on Wednesday evening. The survivors were landed today. Of the 21 men who made up the two crews, six were carried down when the vessels sank, four died during the terrible three days' drift in Massachusetts bay, and another became insane and jumped overboard. Princess Leaves. Dresden, Saxony.—The crown princess of Saxony fled from her home on the night of December 11. The Dresdener Journal says today: "The princess, in a state of intense mental excitement, suddenly deserved her family at Salzburg and went abroad. The Saxon court functions for the winter, including the New Year's reception, have been canceled." Seattle Pressman Suicides. Seattle, Wash.—William J. Burdette, a well known newspaper pressman, committed suicide by shooting himself while in his own yard. Gambling losses, followed by despondency, is supposed to have been the cause. Burdette was a native of the Isle of Wight. He leaves a widow and several relatives here. Wrecked Near Quincy. Wilson Creek, Wash.—A Great Northern eastbound extra freight was wrecked near Quincy, 40 miles west of here. Thirteen cars were ditched, but no one was injured. The cause is unknown, but it is believed the rails spread. The wreck delayed traffic nearly 13 hours. Passengers were transferred. Marconi Announces Success. Halifax, N. S.—After eight experiments conducted with the greatest secrecy, Marconi announces that he has solved the problem of wireless transoceanic communication and has successfully transmitted wireless messages from the shores of Canda to the coast of England. Tacoma Public Building. Washington, Dec. 24.—Assistant Secretary Taylor of the treasury department has selected as the te for the public building at Tacoma, Wash., the west side of A street, between Eleventh and Twelfth streets. The price is $96,000. Byron Wreck Death List San Francisco, Dec. 24.—The death list of the railroad collision at Byron, Cal., Saturday night is swollen to 25 by the ending of the life of Miss Stella Howard of San Francisco. Open Colville Reserve. Washington.-Congressman W. L. Jones of Washington has introduced a bill in the house to open to settlement the remaining portion of the Colville Indian reservation, in the state of Washington, containing 1,500,000 acres. Winlock Freight Wreck Tacoma, Wash.—Northern Pacific freight train No. 53, engine No. 460, was wrecked at Winlock. A poet of the right stamp is one who sends return postage. "I have kept Ayer's Cherry Pectoral in my house for a great many years. It is the best medicine in the world for coughs and colds." J. C. Williams, Attica, N. Y. All serious lung troubles begin with a tickling in the throat. You can stop this at first in a single night with Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. Use it also for bronchitis, consumption, hard colds, and for coughs of all kinds. Three sizes: 25c., 50c., $1. All druggists. Consult your doctor. If he says take it, then do as he says. If he tells you not to take it, then don't take it. If he knows. Leave it with him. He is willing. J. C. AYEI CO., Lowell, Mass. A Real Joke. "I hope, Mr. Starrborder," said the smiling landlady, "that you are satisfied with the table." "Indeed, I am, Miss Scrimpen. These prunes are delicious, and if you please, ma'am, I believe I'll take another of those luscious chicken wings." CASTORIA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of Exception. "This talk about inventions bein' injurious to labor is all nonsense," said convict No. 151. "Why so?" asked the guard. "Because it is. A patent burglar alarm wuz the cause o' me gittin' five years at hard labor." HOW'S THIS? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Cattarrh that can not be bured by Hall's Cattarrh Care. F. J. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, O. We the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the past 15 years, and believe him perfectly capable in all business transactions and financial transactions to carry out any obligations made by their firm. WEST & TRUAX. Wholesale Druggists, Tolledo. O. Hall's Cure. Directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonial free. Apricots and Figs. The apricot, it soaked in its own cold of water for 48 hours, is said to be almost like fresh fruit. Figs should be immersed in hot water for an hour. **You Can Get Allen's Foot Ease FREE** Write Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y., for a free sample of Allen's Foot Ease. It cures chalblains, sweating, damp, swollen, aching feet It makes new or tight shoes easy. A certain form of Corm and Bumtons Allen's foot trusses sell it 25c Don't accept any substitute. Chairs Used by Royalty. Two oak chairs made for the use of the king and queen of England when they visited Middlesbrough, in 1899, have just been sold for £4 5s each. The best way to cure indigestion is to remove its cause. This is best done by the prompt use of Dr. August Koenig's Hamburg Drops, which regulate the stomach in an effectual manner. Lessened Cost of Travel. Before the Siberian railway was available, a trip from London to Shanghai cost frmo $325 to $475. Now it can be made for from $65, third class, to $166, first class. The kleptomaniac takes things as they come. ALMIRA'S DOUBLE MURDER JUDGE J. A. LEWIS AND WIFE MET DEATH. Robbers Beat the Life from Their Bodies With a Club and An Ax—Mr. Lewis Was a Pioneer of the Big Bend Country—Owned Two Sections of Land Almira, Wash,—Judge J. A. Lewis, a pioneer 76 years old, and his aged wife were murdered in coldest blood by unknown robbers who, after a struggle, brained the old man with an ax and then murdered the wife by beating her to death with a club. The double murder was as coily planned as it could possibly be, and the object was doubtless robbery, as the judge was worth $20,000 or $25,000, and was supposed to have money in the safe which he kept at his country home, five miles southeast of here. The theory is that the terrible crime was committed by some visitor who came on the gulse of doing business, as the safe was found open, and had evidently been unlocked by Mrs. Lewis, as she alone was able to work the combination. The hand of the aged judge, palsied with age, was unable to turn the tumblers successfully. The crime was discovered by O. J. Williams, a tenant of the judge's, who found the judge's body. The job was evidently planned with the utmost care, for the back door had been barricaded, for a table and two chairs piled against it. Lying on the floor was a bloody ax. The judge had been pounded to death with the blunt side of it. Evidently after completing the search the robbers went out the front door, locked it behind them and disappeared. Before leaving, however, the robbers went to the corral, where Mrs. Lewis had been milking the cows, and waylaid her with a club. There was evidence of a fearful struggle, but at last the poor old woman was beaten lifeless and her body was buried under a heap of hay and snow in the center of the corral. Her body formed the little mound which Williams saw on Saturday. Judge Lewis was a pioneer of the Big Bend, and was formerly a probate judge here. He owned two sections of land. There are no children. Dr. Lewis of Wilbur is a brother of the dead judge. New York.-The body of Mrs. Ulysses S. Grand now lies in a sarcophagus beside that in which the remains of her husband rest. ST. JACOBS OIL POSITIVELY CURES Rheumatism Neuralgia Backache Headache Feetache All Bodily Aches AND CONQUERS PAIN. Why up of Figs it family laxative THE SON OF EX- U. S. MINISTER TO ENGLAND THE SON OF EX- U. S. MINISTER TO ENGLAND Commends Peruna to All Catarrh Sufferers. Hon. Lewis E. Johnson Hon. Louis E. Johnson is the son of the late Reverdy Johnson, who was United States senator from Maryland, also attorney general under President Johnson, and United States Minister to England, and who was regarded as the greatest constitutional lawyer that ever lived. In a recent letter from 1006 F Street, N. W., Mr. Johnson says: "No one should longer suffer from Catarrh when Peruna is accessible. To my knowledge it has caused relief to so many of my friends and acquaintances, that it is humanity to commend its use to all persons suffering with this distressing disorder of the human system."—Louis E. Johnson. Catarrh Polsons. Catarrh is capable of changing all the life-giving secretions of the body into scalding fluids, which destroy and inflame every part they come in contact with. Applications to the places affected by catarrh can do little good save to soothe or quiet disagreeable symptoms. Hence it is that gargles, arrays, atomizers and inhalants only serve as temporary relief. So long as the irritating secretions of catarrh continue to be formed so long will the membranes continue to be inflamed, no matter what treatment is used. There is but one remedy that has the desirable effect, and that remedy is Blizzard in Colorado. Denver, Col.—While Denver was enjoying a calm, mild winter day there was raging within a few miles of the city the worst snow and wind storm since the great storm of 1895. The blizzard was general throughout eastern Colorado and Wyoming and western Nebraska. The average snow fall was 11 inches, and a 45 mile wind blowing across the prairies piled the snow in high drifts. In Cheyenne business is at a stand-still and the snow is piled in drifts from three to six feet. Knoxville's Big Fire. Knoxville, Tenn.—Fire that broke out in the Knoxville mill building, on Commerce avenue, has caused a loss of $200,000. The fire spread quickly both east and west, into the Broyles, Lackey & Co. implement house and a wholesale hide and commission house. All the burning structures are four stories high. The block in which the fire started is the same that was burned out in 1897, with a loss of over $1,000,000. It is in the center of the wholesale district. Because Peruna. This remedy strikes at once to the roots of catarrh by restoring to the capillary vesseltheir healthy elasticity. Peruna is not a temporary palliative, but a radical cure. Send for Dr. Hartman's latest book, sent tree for a short time. Address The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Co., Columbus, Ohio. If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case, and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of the Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, O. Don't torture the children with liquid and pill poisons! The only safe, agreeable laxative for little ones is Cascarets Candy Cathartic. All druggists, 100, 250, 500. Play Both Ends. In Guatemala, the Indian population tries to double its chances for the efficacy of prayer by worshiping at a Christian altar with images of its heathen deities hidden behind it. FITS Permanently Curved No fit or nervousness after first day's use of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorant. Send for FREE $2.00 Archit and brewery. Dr. R. H. Klenz, Ltd. sii Archit, Philadelphia, Pa. No woman has really ever thought the photographer succeeded in doing her justice. For coughs and colds there is no better medicine than Piso's Cure for Consumption. Price 25 cents. An easy way to find out how a man stands is to get on a crowded street car with him. Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use for their children during teething peri d. The intemperate florist finds no sale for his whisky blossoms. Good For Little Foiks. Play Both Ends. THE NEW AGE THE NEW AGE Published weekly by the New Age Publishing Company, office, 220 South Idaho street. Subscription price, $2.00 a year. Six months, $1.10. Three months, 60 cents, invariably in advance. Tele- phone 862-B. Entered October 2, 1902, at Butte, Mont., as second-class matter under act of congress of March 3, 1879. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1902. LOCAL NOTES LOCAL NOTES Master Floid Brazier is visiting in the capital city during the holidays. Mr. Spencer Smith passed through the city Saturday en route to Anaconda. Subscribe for the New Age, the leading race journal of the intermountain region. For Rent—Three furnished rooms for light housekeeping, 1231 W. Granite, Mrs. H. Johnson. Mr. Shepperd, merchant, left Saturday evening for Saint Paul to visit during the holidays. Mrs. Enis Bell, who has been indisposed for a few days, is able to be at her post again. Mrs. A. S. Webb has been confined to her bed for several days. We hope, however, to see her out again soon. Mr. E. J. Austin left Friday for Lawrence, Kansas, to spend the holidays at home. We wish him a pleasant trip. Mr. H. E. Fletcher made a flying trip to the capital city last Friday on business. He returned home Saturday evening. We would be pleased to know what happened in Helena during the holiday. Boys, see that we get the news, please. We will take great pleasure in publishing it for you; the same may be applied to Anaconda. Paul Lawrence Dunbar, the eminent colored poet, has several poems in the Alnslee magazine for January. The magazine is on sale at the P. O. news stand, 57 West Park street. Don't miss it. Grand Master Roberts, of Colorado Springs, passed through the city last week en route to Helena and Great Falls. He expects to pay us a visit on his return to Colorado Mrs. Burnside returned last week from a several days' visit to the smelter city. Her visit was made so pleasant until she almost forgot to return home. The bout between Osbern Fenter and Art. Thompson last Friday was a lively go and the visitors were given a few moments a real lively sport. Thompson was awarded the decision by his opponent fouling him. Both boys put up a good fight and both were game to the end. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Walton returned last Friday from several days visit to Leavenworth, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Walton went to visit their brother, Prof. Walton, who is in a critical condition and is not expected to recover. Our sympathy goes out to them, who expects at any time to receive message telling of their brother's demise. CITIZEN'C COAL CO. All kinds of dry pine wood, Kemmerer, Rock Springs and Rocky Fork Coal. No. 4 East Broadway. Gently Sarcastle. The following church notice was recently exhibited: "The service on Sunday morning is at 11 a. m. The supposition that it is ten minutes later is a mistake. Young men are not excluded from the week night service. The seats in the front portion of the church have been carefully examined. They are quite sound and may be trusted not to give way. It is quite legitimate to join in the singing. The object of the choir is to encourage, not discourage, the congregation."—London Answers. Careless Parents "Why don't you make a name for yourself" asked the serious person. "I only wish I had had the chance," said the pale young man, "but my parents thought they knew it all, and they made up one of their own, and that's why I am compelled to struggle against fate under the handicap of Reginald Claude de Vere Smithers."—Washington Star. His Way. Sabbath School Teacher-When very angry, what should you do? Johnny Thickneck—Knock the other feller down, sit on his head and then count 200. That's the only safe way, ma'am.—Judre. Absentmining. A woman who has an absentminded husband who will bear watching was startled a few weeks ago on her way down the church aisle to see that the good man, who had preceded her, was still wearing his hat. She transmitted a signal to him to remove the objectionable article, when she was still further horrified by seeing him remove his teeth instead. Advice. "Advice," said Uncle Eben, "is like mos' ev'ything else. If it's any good, you doesn't have to give it away. You肌 giner'ly sell it."—Washington Star. SORROWS OF SANTA I CHANCED into Santa Claus' home one day. And these are the words I heard him say: "Ah, me, the times, the manners, the men! It used to be all so different when "I was a young man in the long ago And sped with my reindeer over the snow. "Then every home in every land Gave unto me always a welcome hand, "And chimneys then in the days gone by Were not oversmall and not overhigh, "And the stockings they used were the old fashioned kind, All hung in a row and so easy to find. "Then the gifts were so simple and all in good taste, From the gingerbread man to the doll made of paste. "But now it's so different. Heigho, hear me sigh! I mourn for the days in the Land of Goneby. "For now I'm kept busy from early till late In my earnest endeavors to be up to date. SANTA LADY HIS SHOP MATTERY FAR 1907 ELECTRIC FLYING MACHINE "IVE CEASED TO WEAR ALL MY OLD FASHIONED CLOTHES." "Yes, I've ceased to wear all my old fashioned clothes. And I've got on long shoes with the sharp pointed toes, "For I ride nowadays on a bicycle swift And I'm puzzled to know what to bring for a gift "To the girls fin de siecle, and as for the boys. They've no use at all for my old fashioned toys. "And the houses have changed. In those things called a flat I'm kept busy guessing just where I am at. "Tis the worst, though what I have told you is bad; My wife has acquired the new woman fad!" And those were the words I heard him say When I chanced in Santa Claus' home one day. —Detroit News-Tribune. AN ODD BELGIAN CUSTOM. A Picturesque Procession on Christmas Eve. In some old Belgian towns a beautiful spectacle may be seen on Christmas eve. Amid the sound of drum, cornet, cymbal and a whole orchestra of instruments, with the chanting of carols, a long, gayly decked procession marches through the principal streets—children of all ages, each division dressed in its special color (white, blue, pink or yellow), and all bearing some badge or emblem or grasping some bright ribbon attached to shrine or crucifix. The effect of grouping and color is very artistic. Here and there in the throng older, stronger hands bear aloft precious relics, upon which the spectators reverently gaze. Many novel features come into view as the procession passes along, but the prettiest sight is the train of beautiful children in fastastic dress marching over the flower strewn pavement, each small person gravely absorbed in the special part it performs. — Pittsburg Dispatch. CANDLESTICKS AS GIFTS. Antique Treasures Which May Be Found in Junkshops. Candlesticks are decorative, utilitarian and thoroughly good form. What, then, could be more acceptable for Christmas gifts? A pair of highly polished brass candlesticks give an air of distinction to even the humbest surroundings. Their polish reflects the thrift of the housekeeper, and their presence denotes her good taste. The genuine antique candlesticks, with their quaint, simple outlines, are preferable to the more modern affairs that are apt to be a trifle too ornate for really good effect. The candlesticks may often be bought in junkshops for their gross weight, and many beautiful specimens have been picked up in this way by the clever and industrious collector.—New York Journal. --- THE NEW AGE. Lord Kelvin's Dream a Reality. "I hope to live to see the day when a dream I have had will come true," said Lord Kelvin, the eminent British electrician, to the students of Columbia university in New York the other day. "I fervently hope to see the day when we shall have the transmission of electrical power over 300 miles with a voltage of 40,000. When I first talked of that fifteen years ago, I was laughed at, but with the wonderful transmission of power at Niagara Falls my dream looks to be near fulfillment in the close future." Lord Kelvin's dream is nearer fulfillment in this country than has been demonstrated at Niagara. Long distance transmission of electrical power has reached a higher development on the Pacific coast than in the east. The Bay Counties company in California is now supplying current for power purposes at 40,000 volts at a distance of 224 miles from the generator. The Snoqualmie Falls Power company is now transmitting current for power purposes fifty miles at a voltage of 30,00 and expects within a year to be supplying the territory from Portland to Vancouver, over 300 miles, at 60,000 volts. The latter plant is near Seattle and now supplies current to Seattle and Tacoma and intermediate points. Apparently while Lord Kelvin has been dreaming American electrical engineers have been hustling. Society men in Paris have formed an antipingpong league. They found that wherever they went they were expected to play the game, and it became necessary to organize for self protection. The members of the league wear a button notifying the curious that they refuse to be parties to such a "foolish, unmanly and English pastime." The adjectives are arranged according to the French ideas of climax. Foolishness to the Parisian is a venial fault; unmanliness is pretty bad, provided the Gallic definition of unmanliness obtains in the discussion, and anything English is extreme. The instinctive antipathy between English and French is ancient and enduring as rock. Giving Her Light to Die. Giving Her Light to Die. A small farmer in Aberdeenshire, having a wife that had been long alling and confined to bed, was of no niggarly a disposition that he grudged the poor woman so much as a light. She in a pet one night exclaimed, "Oh, naa this an unco' thing that a pair body 'll nae get light to see to dee." The husband rises up and lights a candle and, placing it at the bed foot, says to his wife, "There, dee hoo!" Scottish American. "Yes," said the lawyer; "there are many things to be investigated in this case. The first thing to be looked into"— "Is my pocketbook," assented the client, with perfect assurance.—Judge. The Hungry Sea. "Why do they speak of it as a hungry sea?" "It takes the dinner right out of a person's mouth."—Town and Country. Dr. A. D. Galbraith Offices—304 and 305, Goldberg Block, Butte, Montana. TO THE BUSINESS MEN. Advertise in the New Age. The colo ored people will transact their busi ness with you and extend to those their patronage who patronize their race paper. ALWAYS OPEN. WE NEVER SLEEP Telephone and Telegraph Orders Promptly Answered. NOTARY PUBLIC Secretary Mount Moriah Cemetery Association. JOSEPH RICHARDS THE BUTTE UNDERTAKER Practical Embalmers and Funeral Directors 140 WEST PARK ST. TELEPHONE 307. Residence. 409 South Montana Street, Telephone 708-M. $10,000 Worth of Shoe Bargains at Gamer's Shoe Store Sale Begins Today 113 N. Main St., Butte A Deep Look. $1,500 Loan We Are Paying for Mrs. W. H. Rundle Did It Never Strike you that you ought to buy a home? If you are paying rent the Interstate Home Investment League has the only easy plan, without rent or interest. A home of your own selection, any place desired; 15 years to pay for a $1,000 home, at $6.90 month. Safest and surest plan on earth. Your rent money will buy you a home. No first payment, only membership fee. Strictly co-operative. All members have equal interests. Loans are made in regular order. The wise people are applying for early loans. First in first served. Call for the plan in detail. 21-22 OWSLEY BLOCK. OFFICERS ARE BONDED. Results to show. Anaconda Standard Anaconda Standard Publishes more State, Telegraphic and General News than any other news paper in Montana or in the Northwest. DAILY—12 to 16 Pages. SUNDAY—32 Pages. Daily and Sunday, 1 yr ..... $10.00 Daily and Sunday, 6 months ..... 5.00 Daily and Sunday, 3 months ..... 3.00 Daily and Sunday, 1 month ..... 1.00 Sunday only, one year..... 2.00 Butte Office.....28 East Broadway DRINK GENTENNIAL BEER The Beer that Made Butte Famous Centennial Brewing Company Oxford Market Mendelsohn & Bailey, Props. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Family Groceries, Fruits and Vegetables BUTTER AND EGGS. Dried and Smoked Meats, Fish and Game In Season. Phone 682-M. 46 W. Park St. Adolph Wetzstein & Co. Fine Liquors and Gigars A Specialty 116 North Main Street, Butte. FOR A FIRST-CLASS Hair Gut or a Pleasant Shave Call on J. L. WHITE Tonsorial Artist Special Attention Given to Ladies and Children 112 WEST COMMERCIAL AVE. ANACONDA, MONT. State Savings Bank John A. Creighton.....President G. W. Stapleton.....Vice President T. M. Hodgens.....Cashier J. O. Hodgens.....Assistant Cashier R. B. Nuckolls---Assistant Cashier Under state supervision and jurisdiction. Interest paid on deposits. Sells exchange available in all the principal cities of the United States and Europe. Collections promptly attended to. Transact general banking business. Directors: J. A. Creighton, Omaha; G. W. Stapleton, A. H. Barret, E. D. Levitt, S. V. Kemper, T. M. Hodgens, J. Q. Hodgens. Corner Main and Park streets, Butte. PACKAGE EXPRESS MESSENGER SERVICE ELEPHONE 20 P. MONDLO CARPENTER ing, Cabinet and Office Fi a Specialty. 216 WEST BROADWAY HONE 200 MONDLOCK CARPENTER net and Office Fixture Specialty. ST BROADWAY TELEPHONE 200 J. P. MONDLOCK CARPENTER Jobbing, Cabinet and Office Fixture a Specialty. 216 WEST BROADWAY MORRIS & CO. NOW is the time to select a your friends. We have ab est and best line ever,seen in Bu fresh and therefore better than freight. 64 W. PARK ST. the time to select a nice Christmas friends. We have about fifty kind line ever, seen in Butte. Our canoe therefore better than those ships. W. PARK ST. 'PHONE 7 select a nice Christmas Box for we have about fifty kinds, the large ken in Butte. Our candies are al- better than those shipped in by ST. 'PHONE 75. FREE Laundry Go. Call for and Deliver at Laundry. Up 'Phone 2... remember LAUNDRY 232 South Main Street CLEAR PROFIT NOW is the time to select a nice Christmas Box for your friends. We have about fifty kinds, the largest and best line ever, seen in Butte. Our candies are all fresh and therefore better than those shipped in by freight. 64 W. PARK ST. 'PHONE 75. WE DELIVER EVERYTHING FREE Troy Laure Will call for an that Laure ...Ring Up'R Remem TROY LAU 'Phone 2. 232 S $182.60 CLEA Oy Laundry Will call for and Deliver that Laundry. . Ring Up 'Phone 2 Remember TROY LAUNDRY e 2. 232 South Main 60 CLEAR PRO EARNED IN TWO MONTHS is the actual record of a bright young man, who, with vious canvassing experience or capital, undertook to in the sale of "The Negro in Revelation, History, and in C in his county. (We are now sending him out as Genel This excellent record can be equalled and surpassed of men and women. Begin as he did— a record of a bright young man, who, with missing experience or capital, undertook to go in Revelation, History, and in Ch . (We are now sending him out as Genes t record can be equalled and surpassed women. Begin as he did— right young man, who, without any pre- ce or capital, undertook to represent us ion, History, and in Citizenship" sending him out as General Agent.) be equalled and surpassed by hundreds as he did— is the actual record of a bright young man, who, without any previous canvassing experience or capital, undertook to represent us in the sale of in his county. (We are now sending him out as General Agent.) This excellent record can be equalled and surpassed by hundreds of men and women. Begin as he did— FIRST FEW FRIENDS Their interest in you will lead them to rather than criticise you. Show them tion, in History and in Citizenship" is ored man, woman and child. What the accomplished, as set forth in the bookings, will excite the interest, wonder men and black. You will surely suc which this success begets you will be let in you will lead them to give you a heartfelt criticism you. Show them how "The Negro story and in Citizenship" is an inspiration to woman and child. What the colored race has set forth in the book, with 200 beautiful the interest, wonder and admiration ofuck. You will surely succeed, and with the success begets you will be prepared to read them to give you a hearing, to help show them how "The Negro in Revela- zenship" is an inspiration to every col- l. What the colored race has actually in the book, with 200 beautiful engrave- est, wonder and admiration of both white surely succeed, and with the confidence you will be prepared to YOU CAN. Business men begin in a small way. We had this announcement can do as well noted if he makes up his mind to do it. attractive. We will help you in every is that you make a conscientious ef- IS EXPERIENCE Only attractive and profitable to warrant representative. Note. A postal will bring particu- great work. NEGRO IN History. and in Citizenship; HAS DONE AND IS DOING IN THE PULPIT, THE FORUM, THE MARTS OF TRADE IN THAT HE IS IN THE WAY TO LEM FOR HIMSELF. By J. J. PIPKIN production by Their interest in you will lead them to give you a hearing, to help rather than criticise you. Show them how "The Negro in Revelation, in History and in Citizenship" is an inspiration to every colored man, woman and child. What the colored race has actually accomplished, as set forth in the book, with 200 beautiful engravings, will excite the interest, wonder and admiration of both white men and black. You will surely succeed, and with the confidence which this success begets you will be prepared to. NEXT TRY EVERYBODY YOU CAN. The mass of successful business men know that everyone who reads this amy as the young man above noted if he The work is profitable and attractive, way possible. All we ask is that you fort—give it a fair trial and THEN DECIDE FROM THIS EXPERIENCE Whether it is not sufficiently attractive your becoming our regular representative It will pay you to investigate. A post lars concerning this great work THE NEWS IN Revelation, in History, and WHAT THE RACE HAS DONE IN ARMS, ARTS, LETTERS, THE PUBLIC SCHOOL, THE MARTS A MESSAGE TO ALL MEN THAT HAS SOLVE THE RACE PROBLEM FOR ME By REV. J. J. PIP With introduction by successful business men begin in a small everyone who reads this announcement can man above noted if he makes up his m profitable and attractive. We will help you. All we ask is that you make a cons a fair trial and DE FROM THIS EXPERIENCE is not sufficiently attractive and profitable ing our regular representative. you to investigate. A postal will bring par concerning this great work. THE NEGRO IN on, in History. and in Citiz AT THE RACE HAS DONE AND IS DOING IS, LETTERS, THE PULPIT, THE FOR SCHOOL, THE MARTS OF TRADE TO ALL MEN THAT HE IS IN THE RACE PROBLEM FOR HIMSELF. By REV. J. J. PIPKIN With introduction by The mass of successful business men begin in a small way. We know that everyone who reads this announcement can do as well as the young man above noted if he makes up his mind to do it. The work is profitable and attractive. We will help you in every way possible. All we ask is that you make a conscientious effort—give it a fair trial and Whether it is not sufficiently attractive and profitable to warrant your becoming our regular representative. It will pay you to Investigate. A postal will bring particulars concerning this great work. ARMS, ARTS, LETTERS, THE PULPIT, THE FORUM, THE SCHOOL, THE MARTS OF TRADE A MESSAGE TO ALL MEN THAT HE IS IN THE WAY TO SOLVE THE RACE PROBLEM FOR HIMSELF GENERAL JOHN B. GORDON, Former Major-General Confederate Army, United from Georgia, ex-Governor of Georgia, now United States Confederate Veterans, Author Reminiscences," Etc. Address N. D. THOMPSON PUBLISHING COMPANY Street, St. Louis, Mo. READ THE inter. Mountain FOR THE NEWS THE WORLD R Butte General Confederate Army, United States Georgia, ex-Governor of Georgia, now Com. States Confederate Veterans, Author "W Reminiscences," Etc. THOMPSON PUBLISHING COMPANY, Street, St. Louis, Mo. 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