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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1900
Page
8
A Montana viewpoint urges large force and swift action to China, praising volunteers from the Philippines era. Officers and ordinary soldiers alike express readiness to join a major expedition, stressing the Philippines as a vital supply base and warning against small force deployments.
Veterans and officers from the Montana Rough Riders urge the nation to call up eligible men for service, arguing those who trained in Chickamauga and other camps deserve precedence. They propose four fifths of the Montana Rough Riders could mobilize with proper equipment, and praise brave Chinese troops while emphasizing loyalty to the president.
A. H. Tarbet announced that work on the Smoke House shaft will pause for several weeks as a larger electric plant is needed. Current 1 or 20 horsepower equipment cannot reach 600 feet. A pump will remove water in the interim while a 50 horsepower plant is being installed.
The Short Line will run the last excursion of the season to Balt Lake, leaving Butte at 4:05 am and 4:35 pm on August 8. Lodge members should reserve sleeping car berths at the city ticket office, 105 North Main Street. H. C. Wilson, General Agent.
A trade notice describes Crystal Springs four miles west of Butte as a place for a general good time with good accommodations and excellent meals at moderate prices. Private parties can secure the dance hall and music by notifying in advance.
A railcar comparison notes the observation car on the North Coast Limited resembles the old library smoking car, likening it to the Westinghouse air brake to older wheel brakes. The piece promotes trying Sherman the undertaker's unbreakable sewing machine needles.
The group including George H Casey D J McDonald James Forbis and others visited Virginia City to review the Kearsarge mine. the purchase deal failed as bidders deemed the price too high. The Alder Gulch district shows growing activity with three steam dredges and a plan for up to twelve, as quartz prospects reopen and old mines regain attention. Also noted is the Easton mine near Summit and efforts to ship ore once a new railroad to Virginia City is completed. A visit to Alder Gulch’s historic graveyard highlights neglect and need for preservation.
J A Coram states Montana Coal and Coke is expanding to 400 ovens with expected completion early next year. Demand for coke is rising as smelters convert furnaces, boosting future orders. Recent bond issue of 500,000 at 6 percent has raised about 390,000 with stockholders contributing 50,000 to 60,000 while the public covers the rest. underwriters receive 10 percent commission with no benefit to subscribers.
The First Presbyterian Sunday school picnic will be held in Deer Lodge Friday July 20 1900. Special train will leave the Montane Union depot at 9 p m returning in good time in the evening. Adult tickets round trip 1 00, children 5 to 12 years 50 cents. All are invited to go with us.
Opportunities for investments flood California oil fields as wells strike, promising vast profits for investors. Thousands of dollars may yield fortunes as the coming year is predicted to bring a great boom unseen in the state. Details available from A G Allan, International Investment Co, Dorothy Block, Butte.
The handsomest tourist sleeper ever built rides the North Coast to St Paul the Coast Limited. The electric lighting and finish promise a premium travel experience on this named train segment, highlighting comfort and speed for the era travel.
A Chicago special from Ottawa reports Russia seized American and British sealing vessels in the North Pacific in 1892. Washington notes Curtin Guild of Boston declined the postmaster general appointment due to private claim pressures. Centralia sees an incendiary fire destroying a house and several shacks. Other items include Cherokee enrollment disputes and a plea to hold an apache dance to deter rolls. Rev Dr Dalton leaves Cumberland Presbyterian church for Portland.
Washington reports Brigadier General Fred Grant U V submits to the War Department an account of fighting around Imus Cavite from September 29 to October 8. He commends many officers including Captain Reilly Fifth Artillery Lieutenant Knatchnshue aide de camp Lieutenant Fenton Fifth Cavalry and Captain Cowles for reconnaissance and bravery.
Poultry offers prompt delivery of spring dressed live birds including chicker geese and turkeys with a small extra charge.
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