The Butte Daily Post from Butte, Montana • 1

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241 BUTTE, MONTANA. MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 4. 1837. PRICE FIVE CENTS iihi OUR BANKS FAIL OVEEiC 0 1 Sumatra excluded than smoke a cigar made wholly of Sumatra. Chairman Dingley called attention to the fact that under the reduction in duty of fifty cents a pound in the act of 1S94 the increase of imports of Sumatra had been over 40 per cent.

Moreover it was a remarkable fact that the Sumatra tobacco Increased fifty cents per pound as soon as the duty was reduced fifty cents. Tobin confirmed this, but had no explanation to offer. J. S. Van Duzer of Horscheads, N.

representing the growers of Chemung Valley, asked for protection for wrapper tobacco, lie admitted $2 would be an adequate rate, but said it was not a question of rates, but of protecting our citizens from the ruinously cheap labor abroad and saving a great Industry from extinction. or a direct vote on the candidates. To simplify matters Whipple made a motion which was carried, but the house voted unanimously to elect the democratic nominees. Speaker Kennedy then administered the oath to the officers, which are as follows: Journal clerk, A. J.

Violet of Missoula county; sergeant-at-arms, J. H. Hall of Cascade; enrolling clerk, Altha Childs of Helena; engrossing clerk, J. F. Mercer of Helena; day watchman, J.

A. Beall of Madison; page, J. Ryan of Butte; assistant clerk, A. C. Logan of Sweet Grass; night watchman, AVilson of Gallatin; janitor, Crawford of Helena.

Upon motion the speaker apointed the following committees to wait upon the senate to inform it of its organization and readiness to hear Governor Smith's message, and to wait upon Governor Smith and inform him of the same fact, Ramsey, Langhorn, Brown. The committee reported that the senate had adjourned until tomorrow and was instructed to act until such time as it could act. The speaker appointed the following committee on rules: Hill, Loeb, Whipple, Leehey and Mclntyre. The house then adjourned until tomorrow at 10 o'clock when Governor Smith's message will be read in joint session. LEGISLATURE Both Houses Completed Organization Today.

J. M. KENNEDY IS SPEAKER Senator Hoffman Elected President Pro Tern, of the SenateThe Other Officers Elected. Special to the Inter oMuntain. Helena, Jan.

4. Hundreds of people were present when the speakers pro tern called their respective branches of the legislature together at noon today. For an hour or more before 12 the legislators, senators and visitors commenced to wend their ways towards the Merchants' hotel, in which the legislature is held. There was a large number of women to be seen accompanying the men to the building and they were given seats inside the rail, near the senators and leg-legislators when they reached the chambers. It was almost noon before the doors leading to the legislative halls were opened as the populists and democrats were holding caucuses inside and using both rooms.

When these doors were opened the rush to gain admittance and procure positions of vantage was great. Men, women and boys pushed and jostled each other unceremoniously to get in. Long after the legislature had been called to order people continued to stream to the building and crowd their way into1 the halls, crowding the spectators past suffocation. The large clock in the tower of the court house had just ceased striking 12 when Secretary of State Hogan mounted the speaker's platform in the house. He rapped on the desk in front of him for order.

He had no gavel and used his knuckles. In an instant the noise in the chambers subsided and the legislators immediately made an effort to assume their seats. Prior to this time the legislators were standing in groups in various parts of the room, conversing among themselves or talking with friends who stood outside of the which separated thn from the legislators. That part of the house was crowded to its utmost, by a hundred or mme people anxious to witness the opening scenes of the fifth state legislature. When order had been gained Hogan proceeded to call the legislature to order in the way prescribed by the provision in the political code.

His voice was shaky from excitement, but his words were heard in every part of the hall. He said he would call the roll of representatives by counties and as their names were mentioned each member would come forward and post his certificate of election with the clerk pro tern, Stetson. When all the names had been called Hogan announced that all the representatives whose names had been called and who were present stand while Associate Justice Hunt administered the oath. During that ceremony Hunt would read a few words of the oath, which were repeated by the members, who stood with their right hand uplifted. Each member then advanced to sign the oath.

When Hogan had announced the members present legally contsituted the house branch of the legislature, he asked what was their further pleasure. Whiteside of Flathead county, arose and made a motion that the house proceed with the election of officers. It was seconded and carried. M. D.

Leehey of Silver Bow in a neat speech placed J. M. Kennedy in nomination for speaker. G. L.

Ramsey seconded it. William Shiffelbin nominated C. A. Whipple of Meagher county, which was seconded by P. W.

Watkins. R. X. Lewis placed in nomination H. W.

Mclntyre of Custer county, which was seconded by Judge Stevens. The ballot resulted as follows: Kennedy 45, W7hipple IS, Mclntyre 5. Kennedy was escorted to the chair by Langhorn of Lewis and Clarke, and made a few remarks thanking the house for the honor bestowed upon him and promising to perform his duties most impartially. Campbell of Park county moved the house next proceed to elect officers as placed in nomination by the democratic caucus. Whipple of Meagher county offered an amendment asking the house to vote on the populist nominations, which were as follows: C.

W. Whipple, speaker; M. L. Hewitt, speaker pro tern; M. M.

Maeauley, chief clerk; W. Cunningham, assistant clerk; Peter Breen, sergeant-at-arms; A. L. Hamilton, assistant sergeant-at-arms; A. C.

Moore, journal clerk; J. Helme, enrolling clerk; J. H. Metolson, engrossing clerk; D. McDonald, door keeper; W.

M. Craig, janitor; J. Newton, day watchman; P. Nolan, night; A. Brown and A.

McClellan, pages. During the discussion which, followed it was voted that the fifth session adopt the rules which governed the fourth session. When the question came to a vote the ballot was 42 to elect the democratic nominees and 19 for the populist nominees. When the result was announced it was undecided whether the ballot was on the amendment offered by Whipple THE Annual INVENTORY SALE Commences This Week. OUR Annual Inventory Sale is an event to which many of the fair sex of Butte give the closest attention, and they are watching and waiting for our announcement.

It is an acknowledged fact that for strictly serviceable and medium-priced textures we are unrivaled. Our high values and pity left cannot be duplicated for anything near our low figures. To make a clearance of all winter goods we knife prices so deeply that stylish stuffs will go for next to nothing. Novelty Dress Patterns All of the $12.50 quality now 7.00. 15.00 quality now 10.00.

17.50 quality now 12.50. 20.00 quality now 12.50. 22.50 quality now 15.00. 25.00 quality now 15.00. Stylish Dress Goods At 25c yard We offer 'the remainder of the 35c and 40c ALL-WOOL II I'JNRI I0TTAS AND SEROKS, black and colored, and what Is left of our 4i'" NOVELTY DRESS GOODS, a choice selection, for only 250, At 35c yard About 15 pieces fine ALL-WOOL NOVELTY DRESS GOODS, 40 Inches wide, the quality we have been selling at 50c, also a broken lot of 50-inch LADIES' CLOTHS, the 75c quality, for only 35c.

At 49c yard All of our 75c and 85c NOVELTY DRESS GOODS in Plaids, Checks and Scotch Cheviots, Navy Blue Storm Serges, 40 to 50 inches wide, reduced now to 49c. At 69c yard The remainder of our fine NOVELTY DRESS GOODS in all the latest colorings, the quality we sold at $1.00 yard, will be closed out at the low figure of 69c. At 98c yard What there is left of our rich 54-inch Novelty Cloths in our regular $1.50 and $1.75 quality, reduced now to 98c. Black Silk Bargains Our entire stock of the newest and choicest weaves in Silks, Satins and Brocades, At 20 per cent off Silk Velvets at 25c About 100 yards of Silk Velvet, in light colors, which sold at $1.50 yard, now cut to 25c. Colored Beaded Fronts At 50 Each All of our Colored Beaded Fronts, black Jet Collars and Fronts and Garnitures, worth from $0.00 to $10.00 each, now reduced to $2.50.

Embroideries All Ktrictly new goods In 4-yard lengths, worth 45c, for 20c. 4Vi-yard lengths, worth 50c, for 30c. lengths, worth 55c, for 35c. 4'A-yaiil lengths, worth 65c, for 40c 4Vi-yard lengths, worth S5c, for 50e. lengths, worth $1.00, for 65c.

Jackets and Capes At Half Price Heavy Cloth Skirts In Dark Colors, Knitted Wool Skirts In Afl Colors, and Babies' Silk Bonnets In All Colors, At Half Prica Dainty Silk Petticoats AND Fine Muslin Underwear At One-third Off The OVERCOAT Is the outside garment, the first you're Judged by. Be sure to have It right The Overcoats we show are The Best Fit The Most Dressy Finish The Biggest Values in City KERSEYS, MELTONS, CHINCHILLAS, Wool and Silk Lined. Cut Right Made Right All the grace and finish that distinguish the finest custom work. Just the same Id Men's, Eoy'a and children's. This Season's Latest Novelties.

Every garment must be to your entire satisfaction or money back. 21 1 and 2 13 N. Main St. Miners' Cash Grocery PURE LARD ncn 10 Pounds JU SUGAR CURED HAM Aft Per pound 1 UO HApic-nic "EJ!" 90c Look cut for Poultry for Saturday. Prices Away Down.

MINERS CASH GROCERY A. BOOTH, Manager Corner Main and Galena CALKINS' BOOK STORE Wo take inventory January You can secure bargains in This Week. B. E. CALKINS, 209 Main Street.

I HOLIDAY GOODS Financial Condition in St. Paul Is Shaky. FUNS CAUSED FAILURES THe Germania Was the First to Close, but It Expects to Reopen Soon Iowa Also Has One. pt. Paul, Jan.

4. The Germania bank, a state institution, capital $100,000, today announced its assignment to Peter M. Kerst, cashier. The bank stood a run nearly two days after the Bank of Minnesota closed December 22. The last official statement of the condition of the bank, December 12, gave the loans and discounts as cash, total resources, $1,025,788.

Among the liabilities were capital stock, surplus and undivided profits, individual deposits, subject to chock, demand certificates of deposits, time certificates of deposit, $633,019. The Germania bank has been organized many years, ex-Governor Alexander Ramsey being for a long Itme president and William Bickel cashier. Wrhon Governor Ramsey retired Mr. Bickel became president, but last spring Bickel retired, becoming vice president of the newly organized Allemania bank. He was succeeded by Gustav Willius.

President Willius told an Associated Press representative that the closing was th- result of an unreasonable panic and the bank would be opened for business ns soon the people regained their usual cool sense. The bank as a result of Ih? panicky feeling had paid depositors 000 the last nine days. Willius said he fully expected to have the bank reopened by the last of March. THE ALLEMANIA GOES UNDER. It Was Forced to Close on Account of Withdrawals.

St. Paul, Jan. 4. The Allemania bank closed its doors today. The Allemania bank has a capital of $100,000 and clientage similar to that of the Germania.

The Allemania was organized last year a successor of the Commercial. Willi:" dckcl, formerly res: lent of tin-Oe, joining forces with Albert Schcffcr of the Commercial to organize the new bank. The last olrleial statement made Dec. 17 showed loans and discounts, undivided profits, less ex pense, individual deposits, interest certificates, $187,253. Pivsi dent Scheffcr of the Allemania said the failure was due to a combined withdraw al of deposits.

A crowd of depositors gathered today demanding their money and at 11 o'clock it was decided to close. Owing to the excitement by the clos Ing of the Germania and Allemania banks today many depositors went after their money in one or two other banks, the Minnesota Savings bank being the cen ter of excitement. President William Bickel, is a on of the first vice presi dent of the Allemania. This morning the bank was open for business, but at 3 o'clock was taking advantage of the rule allowing sixty days notice before allow ing withdrawals of deposits. A few minutes before 2 o'clock the West Side bank, organized in 1880, with a capital of $100,000, closed.

President C. F. Staples told an Associated Press repre sentative- that the bank cleared through the Allemania. The West Side bank had suffered considerably from the general shaky condition of financial affairs. IOWA BANK FAILS.

Mason City, Jan. 4. The First City Bank of Nora Springs has failed. The assignment was made to Byron Gamming. THE TOBACCO INDUSTRY.

It Must Be Protected or It Will Soon Be Ruined. Washington, Jan. 4. The tobacco schedule was the subject of hearings before tho ways and means committee today. Michael Tobin of Uald winsville, N.

representing the New York State To bacco Growers' association, said tho tobacco growers were badly in need of re lief. They expended vast sums on ware houses, and until the importation of Sumatra began, had been fairly prosperous. Tobacco farms were then worth per acre. Such farms would not to-da liquidate their incumbrances. He did no think it fair that the Holland syn-die ite, which employed coolie labor at 12 "nts a day, should be allowed to anni- hll the great leaf tobacco industry of thi-? country.

lie denied that American leaf was not ru-table for wrappers. Sumatra, he said, hrj no merit except its appearance. He sa.d the schedule of tho act of 1800 would be eatisfactory. The consumer would not be injured by an adequate duty, but get his cigars at the same price at retail. He said the quality of wrapper leaf had not improved in rc nt years, because there had been no inducement to the growers to care for th leaves.

Cuban tobacco ranked first in and Sumatra was decidedly th worst. He had no doubt that any of Sumatra would rather have THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS. Populists Would Not Accept Their DivisionFull Ticket Named. Special to the Inter Mountain. Helena, Jan.

4. The democratic and populist members of the house held caucuses this morning before the legislature met. At the former caucus the democrats had made the populists an offer looking to fusion. The offer was to give the populists all the house officers excepting the speaker and chief clerk, which are to go to J. M.

Kennedy of Anaconda, and Dave Marks of Helena. This division did not suit the populists and they declared they would not fuse on these terms. It was then decided to place a ticket of their own in the field and cast their votes for them. When the democrats were advised of the decision of the populists they called a caucus and placed a full ticket in the field headed by Kennedy and Marks. Their other nominations were: Assistant clerk, A.

C. Logan of Sweetgrass; pcrgeanlat-arms, J. Muldonn of Butte; watchman, Watson of Gallatin; janitor, Crawford of Lewis and Clarke; page, William Flynn of Lewis and Clarke. THAT LIBEL CASE. Karl Ruseirs Suit Against Lady Scott Again On Trial.

London, Jan. 4. The trial of Lady Se-lina Scott, charged by her son-in-law, Karl Russell with libel in connection with John Cocktrton and Engineer William Aylott, was resumed this morning. Lady Scott looked little the worse for her recent illness. The physician of llolloway testified to the death of Frederick Kast, also one of the defendants.

KNOCKED OUT FOR GOOD. A Boston Pugilist Dies From a Blow In the Head. New York, Jan. 4. James Duffy, the liei'ston pugilist who collapsed at the con clusion of the ten-round boxing match with George Justus, at the Broadway Athletic club, Saturday night, died today without having regained consciousness.

Dick Roane, tho referee, and Tom O'Rourke, manager of the club, are under arrest. Duffy died of memingoal hemorrhage, which may have been occasioned by the jarring of the head by a blow of the fist or by a fall. NEW YORK STOCK MARKET. It Opened Higher But Prices Were Soon Forced Down. New York, Jan.

4. The stock market opened irregular but mainly higher, with industrials most actively dealt in. The ranges were extremely narrow. Unsatisfactory London prices for Americans and execution of selling orders for foreign account checked the improvement and induced realizations by traders in which specialties were conspicuous. Values stiffened generally on demand for grangers.

MORE IMPORTED MINERS. They Will Take Places of the Stiikers at Ouray. Denver, Jan. 4. Tho owners of the Virginius mine and the Revenue tunnel, near have eng.jged 400 to COO miners around Joplin, to take the places of strikers.

It is believed the importation of non-union labor will cause a general strike of union min rs in Ouray and San Miguel counties, who number about 2,500. BRITISH FORCE WON. London, Jan. 4. Advices from Blantyr, the mission town of British South Africa, announce that the British force sent last month against the Angoni Zulus under Chief Chikusi, who had invaded South West Nyassaland and burned the British station, besides massacrcing the inhabitants of a number of villages, has routed the Angonls with heavy losses after some sharp fighting.

Chief Chikusi was cap tured ami hanged. Five men of the British force wore wounded. PROMINENT WOMAN DEAD. Denver, Jan. 4.

Mrs. D. C. Dodge, wife of the general manager of the Rio Grande Western railro-id, died of cancer of tho stomach. She had been a resident of Colorado a long time and a leader in many charitable, movements.

A STORY" FROM MADRID. Madrid, Jan. 4. Private telegrams from Havana say it is possible Maximo Gomez and other influential Cubans will surrender to the Spanish authorities. Lieutenant Governor Spriggs called the senate to order as the clock struck 12.

The manner of calling the roll and administering the oath of office was similar to that followed out by the house. In organizing, the following officers were elected: Senator C. Wr. Hoffman of Gallatin county, president pro tern; John Bloor of Kalispell, secretary; II. S.

Cor-bly of Bozeman, assistant secretary; John W7. Dart of Dillon, enrolling clerk; Miss Carrie Sligh of Phillipsburg.engross-ing clerk; Randolph Thompson of Helena, journal clerk; W. C. Buskett of Helena, sergeant-at-arms; John R. Ervey of Helena, assistant sergeant-at-arms; Dan McKay of Great Falls, doorkeeper; Frank Doughett of Big Timber, clay watchman; William Carr of Deer Lodge, night watchman; J.

C. Sullivan of Marysville, janitor; James A. Poore of Boulder, and Seth Maxwell of Townsend, pages, and the following committee clerks: Miss Emeline Barr, Miss Easterley and Miss Alberta Quirk of Helena, and Miss MeLeod of Livingston. C. R.

Leonard of Butte, was nominated for president protem and C. D. French for secretary, by the republicans, but they were defeated. The republicans placed Rev. A.

D. Raleigh in nomination for chaplain, but the democrats voted against him, and defeated him. It Mas I then voted not to elect a chaplain today. Senator Sligh of Granite county, was present and occupied a saat pending the settlement of the contests In progress for his seat. After appointing Riddell, Chandler and Hannah a committee to wait on the house; Smead, Norris and Ramsdell to wait on the governor and Eggleston, Leonard and Hoffman on rules the senate adjourned until 10 tomorrow.

THE GOVERNOR SWORN IN. Chief Justice Pemberton Administered the Oath This Morning. Special to the Inter Mountain. Helena, Jan. 4.

It was exactly 11:28 when Governor-elect Smith took the oath of office. It was administered by Chief Justice Pemberton, in Governor Rickards' private office In the court house. It has been understood that Smith would be sworn in at 11 o'clock sharp, and some time prior to that hour a number of people gathered in the governor's office to witness the scene. It was not until 11:25 that Governor-elect Smith walked slowly into his future offic, closely followed by Samuel Wrord. Private Secretary Keith was at once sent for Chief Justice Pemberton, who was up stairs.

When Smith entered the private office, where the ceremonies took place, he was greeted with applause, to which he acknowledged simply by a bow. Wrhen Pemberton arrived Governor-elect Smith stood with his back against the desk he will use during the next four years; at his left stood Governor Rickards and immediately to the front was Chief Justice Pemberton with a typewritten copy of the oath in his hands, from which he read. In the left-hand corner of the room stood ex-Governor Toole, and by his side was Lieutenant Governor Botkin, who was defeated by Smith for the office he was about to take the oath of office for. All around the room stood prominent politicians, lawyers, and here and there was a lady. W'hen all was ready, Smith signalling to go ahead by a shake of his head, Pemberton unrolled the oath of office and read it to Smith in a clear voice, the latter repeating it.

His voice was very shaky from suppressed excitement. When the end was reached, Smith turned to Rickards. The latter putting out his hand, said: "Governor Smith, I congratulate you." After Smith and Pemberton had signed the oath, the governor made a few remarks to the effect that he would faithfully perform all his duties to the best of his ability. At its conclusion he held an informal reception and spent an hour shaking hands. THE FRENCH ELECTIONS.

Republicans Elect Most of Their Candidates for the Senate. Paris, Jan. 4. Official returns of the election yesterday to replace a third of the members of the senate ehow 69 republicans, 13 radicals, three socialist-radicals and 12 reactionists. Most newspapers agree tho result will not modify the policy of the senate.

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