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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-21
TOMORROW'S CALENDAR.

Judge Clancy will not transact any
business in his department tomorrow,
but Judge Lindsay will dispose of the fol-
lowing matters:
Estate Of w. H. Mcleod, petition for
letters.
Estate of Clarissa Ramsdell, settle
ment of account and distribution.
Estate of James Larkin Gns.). settle
ment of account and objections.
Estate of w. A.. Waller, petition to
compromise suit.
Estate of NJ. P. Flynn, petition for dis
tribution.
Estate of Emanuel Hauswirth, order
to show cause in re order or sale of real
estate.
Estate of Henry Murrisch, settlement
of account and distribution.
Estate of Murrish minors, settlement of
account.
Estate of Patrick l.. Regain. petition
for distribution.
Estate Of Mcdonald minors. pctition for
letters.
Estate of Timothy Sullivan, settlement
of account and distribution.
Estate of Job Friggens, petition for
letters.
Estate of Maggie Benson, petition to
sell personal property.
Estate of George Bidwell, petition to
sell personal property.
Estate of II. D.. Mcleod, petition for
letters.
Estate Of John ODonnell, settlement of
accoun. and distribution.
CIVIL MATTERS.
Andrew stromberg. VS.. Butte & Boston
Cons. Mining company: demurrer.
Joseph Merrick VS.. Clementine Merrjck:
plaintiffs proofs.
Washoe Copper Co., VS.. Edward Hick-
ey ct al: dem to amended complaint.
Elizabeth Coleman VS.. Oliver n. Per-
ry ct al: motion for new trial.
Elizabeth E. Loun VS. John Boyle, ct all:
motion for order to sell personal property.
A. Eustis VS. John II. Curtis, ct al: or
der to show cause.
Joseph Demrs VS. Charles o. Hudson:
demurrer to answer
J. j. Mccall VS.. J. NJ. Barber: motion to
require defendant to separate number
causes Of action.
John Yank VS.. James NJ. Hudson: mo-
ton to set a~sidedefault.
Ben Baker VS.. Butte City Water Co:
motion to adopt findings and for judg-
ment.
First National Bank of Butte VS., Twin
City Butte Mining Co.: motion to strike
answer from the files,
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-21
A E

1t was reported this afternoon that
there was a scheme or foot bctWeen two
bidders on SURFING work for the city paw
.ng by which the loves bidder was to
withdraw his bid fof the purpose of al
lowing a certain bidder to receive the con-
tract at a much higher figure, Th5s
would be an easy matter as nearly all of
the bidders have Withdrawn their cert
fled checks.
The Withdrawal of ROwan's bid. which
was accepted by the council, would mean
a difference of s., 100 to the taxpayers On
the city.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-21

The damage suit of Mae Lathrop
against the city and Grand Opera House
company to recover damages to the ex-
tent of $11 ,0GO for injuries received by the
falling of a sign board near the corner
of Utah avenue and Platinum streets on
the 4th of last November was called for
trial in Judge L~indsay's court late this
afternoon. The plaintiff in the action al
leges that she was struck by the board
and severely injured, and attributes the
mishap to the negligence of the two de-
PENDANTS.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-21

afte. the first publication Of this notice ia.
t said administrator at the law Offices
Of Mediation g. Cotter, Hennessy build.
in Butte. Montana. the same being the
place for the transaction o. The business Of
said estate, in the county of Silver Bow.
State OF Montana.
JAMES c. DREW.
Administrator Of the estate of Ellen Drew
deceased.
Dated al Butte City, this e.h day of Jun :.
1870.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-21

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
United States, District of Montana,
Court of Bankruptcy.
In the matter of w. H. Henry, bank
rupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the lath
day of July. 1899. w. H.. Henry was duly
adjudicated bankrupt, and that the first
meeting of creditors will be he'd at the
court of bankruptcy on the 9TH day of
August, 1899, at 4? West Park street. al
3 o'clock in the afternoon. at which time
creditors may appear prove their claims,
appoint a trustee, examine bankrupt, and
transact such other business as may
properly come before said meeting.
THOMPSON CAMPBELL.
Referee.
Dated July y, 1899.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-21
B. & N. AND B. & B.

The line up of the Butte & Boston and
Boston & Montana teams next Sunday
will be as follows:
Butte e. Boston Zearhoff, c.: Buckley,
p: Williams. LIST h; Huber. End b: Bur-
ton. 3rd b: Morrison. short; sullivan. CEN
ter: Lloyd. LETT: Perham, right.
Poston e. Montana-Murphy, C.; Nc
Nicely. p; Gallagher, LIST b; Flannery,
End b: Maye, 3rd b: Grimes. left: Heron,
right: Moran. short: Clemens, center.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-21

For the hot sum!ne months we will Of
fer the public something very fancy in a
special line of silk goods morning and
evening gowns. dressing sacGues. negli-
gees. wrappers, waists, shirts, hosiery,
etc. Room II and AS Owsley block. Wein-
berg Bros, & Epstein. Proprietors.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-21

Ella I. Sanders began an action against
Edward Sanders for a decree of divorce
today. In her complaint she alleges that
the defendant and herself were united in
marriage November Is. 1896. and on Feb
ruary Is Of 1898 he deserted her without
cause or provocation, and refuses to pro-
vide her Will the necessaries of life.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-21
$50 sets Of teeth $40. DR.. Wix.
WHERE EGGS GO.

Calico print works use 40. 900. 900 dozen
eggs per year, Vine CHARTERS use 10, 200. 900
dozen, the photographers and other in
dustries use many millions. and these de-
mands increase more rapidly thai table
demands.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-21
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate Of Ellen Drew, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by t he under.
signed, administrator of the estate Of
Ellen Drew deceased, to the creditors Of
ard all persons having claims against the
said deceased, to exhibit them. with the
necessary vouchers. with four months
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-21
JUMPED A CLAIM,

w. F. Cobban and other complained at
the county attorneys Office this afternoon
that a man named Gus Wenke and two
or three others had jumped a quartz
claim belonging to them and We're holding
it by armed force. The claim is located
about is miles south of the city.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-21
THE COPPER 0 c

There was no change in the quotations
for copper mining shares today, and APP
parently very little trading. Boston &
Montana was S36S bid and $50 asked:
Butte & Boston. $40 bid and $50 asked:
Parrot. So. 12la; Utah Con-, 1921: Mo-
hawk. $2G.25; Osceola, $S7; Tamarack, $221
bid, 1925 asked.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-21

voI CAN make many a dollar in junk
when you ce. the right prices and cor
vsct weights. Send Us a trial shipment OF
SCRAP brass. copper, iron, rubber, etc,
and yu,. viii he satisfied.
234 and S36 South Arizona, Butte.
ZEEVE JUNK CO.,
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-21
BERLIN MEN.

Among the coachmen of Berlin are
seven retired army officers. three pastors
and 16 mobiles.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-21

Call at 30 Silver Bow block for tickets
and information concerning Yellowstone
Park excursions.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-21
DAUGHTERS OF RERECCA.

There will be no refreshments at Mer-
Ram lodge tonight.
MRS. n. y. ROOT. n. G..
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-21

Finest crown bridge work. DR.. Wiz.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-21

The suit Of the Peters Saddlery COM
pany against the First National bank. TO
recover Judgment for the value of some
goods destroyed by fire in the Montana
Union railroad warehouse, was dismissed
as settled IN Judge Lindsay's court today.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22

Rev Harrison Heermance at the outbreak OF the
Civil War settled In Lenawee County. Mich.
but resigned his charge and entered the Army with
the 4th Michigan Cavalry. and subsequently served
chaplain OF the l2sth New-York Volunteers He
in 1883
Martin Heermance passed his early childhood In
Rhinebeck. Duchess County and educated in
the De Garmo Classical Institute then located in
that town. He went into the law office OF George
Essestyn and J. c. McCarty at Rhine beck. where
he studied law for several years. In 1881 Mr.. Heer
nance was elected to the Board OF Supervisors TO
represent the town Of Rhinebeck and in 1882 was
reelected. He admitted to the bar in Brook
!yn In 1883. and since that time has maintained
TO the bar ne established large practice. and IN
1855 elected Dstrict-Attorney OF the county OF
Duchess. His brother. De Witt HeeTmance. who
had been graduated at the Albany Law School
him In the practice OF law. and was Assistant Dis
trict-Attorney In 1896 Martin Heermance was APP
pointed one Of the three State assessors OF New
York by Governor Morton and was made chairman
Tax Commission. and Mr.. Heermance is still It's
chairman.
Martin Heermance is a member Of the Holland
Society and also OF the Masonic order. and
Rhlnebeck Lodge. In 1881 he married Miss Nina
Radcliffe, daughter OF the late David Van Ness
Radcliffe Of Albany, and they have one child. Rad
clife Heermance. Mr. Heermance is prominen, In
and In the town Of Rhinebeck. where he maintains
his summer home He is recognized as an accept
able speaker, and Is prominent member or assar
Institute In performing the difficult and delicate
gained the confidence and respect Of the people OF
the entire State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22
DETROITS STREET RAILWATS.
LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION WILL RECOMMEND
TERMS OF PURCHASE. IT rs SAID.

LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION WILL RECOMMEND
TERMS OF PURCHASE. IT rs SAID
Detroit Mich. May p (SpeciaD-It appears that
the commission appointed by the Legislature 10
purchase the street railway system Of Detroit does
not propose wait for the decision Of the Supreme
Court on the constitutionaty OF the questions IN
volved The members Of the Commission and
Tom Johnson met yesterday to talk over the terms
that should be submitted 70 the Common Council
on Tuesday night for final settlement. Johnson
gave up his contention regarding the Detroit Rail-
way and also his claim that the guarantee fran
chise. protecting the issue OF per bonds
should run forty-seven years.
While the members OF the Commission refuse 70
discuss the report they will make 10 the Council
Tuesday night. II is learned that they will recon-
mend the purchase OF the existing street raflva y
lines Of the city. at about sls00ooo on per cent
bonds to thirty years. No money is to be paid
by the city but these bonds are TO be guaranteed
by a franchise covering all the city streets for
thirty years. Johnson comedies that the Detroit
Railway branch line shall sell eight tickets for q
quarter but all other lines six tickets for quarter
Johnson has agreed TO leave the length Of security
franchise 10 the vote OF the Common Council on
Tuesday night Both the Commission and Johnson
saw tonight that no figures will De given out until
the report is made on Tuesday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22
GEORGE E. PRIEST.


George E. Priest was appointed April Il a
member Of the Board OF State Tax Commissioners
for the term ending December 20, 1901. to succeed
Colonel jenkins. deceased OF Moriah
Commissioner Priest is native OF Auburn. y. 7.
He educated in its schools and academy. and
lie fifty years old. For the last twenty-five years
ne has as its editor and one OF its owners,
conducted The Ithaca Daily Journal" the leading
newspaper of large community including Tomp-
kins County and portions OF several counties ad-
jacent.
An incorporating partisan. and advocate OF
effective party organization everywhere. MI Priest
has always in his section Of the State been es-
teemed harmonizer and uniher Of all shades OF
belief in the details Of Republican policy During
his OF years OF work upon and in his con-
duct of the organ OF his party in Tompkins County
continuous and considerable in that county
In his home community Mr., Priest IS freely &C,
personal effort generated and fostered a generous
and broad public spirit which has brought to pass
the many and costly municipal permanent better
ments OF the last two decades transforming the
primitive village Of Ithaca into the modern. up
to-dae little metropolis. fit to be the site OF CorheH
Mr Priest has rarely missed attendance upon a
county during his long editorial service, bgt ha.
period permitted the use Of his name IN connecI
lion with elective or appointive ofceholding local
When State Senator Sweet sought a renomina-
ton the name Of Mr. Priest was introduced In the
convention. The result was a deadlock for three
weeks at Auburn the outcome being the nomina-
ton Of Thomas Hunter, Of Cayuga o-,,--
that profession disasteful he refraned from seek
ing admission TO the bar. Later and In early man
led himself with legal forms. He Is considered
an expert accountant and acJuster. 1900 DIAL.
Ign. New-York City. Jersey City and Newark n j..
he is decidedly cosmopolitan He has properly m
New Mexico and other sections.
He has family composed of wife and three
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22
PETITION FOR THE FORD BILL.
MIDDLETOwN CITIZENS IN STRONG TERMS ASK
THE GOVEkNOR TO SIGN THE MEAsIrRE

THE GOVERNOR TO SIGN THE MEASURE.
Middletown " Y. May q (speciaD.-The follow
ing petition. with large number Of signatures
has been TO Governor Roosevelt:
The undersigned citizens Of Middletovn n. Y,
ask you TO sign the Ford Franchise bill They
have read and studied all the arguments used
against IL by paid advocates, most OF whom dis
tinctly belong to A class who would advocate any
cause for pay some Of whom. in taking retainer
in such cause have destroyed their future
public men.
You sir are a man OF the people not of the
place the taxation OF franchise values the
same plane and in the class the property
OF the average citizen. giving II the same rights
and no more. We expect-nay rightfuly and
ing with your own high character, your firm man
hood your sense Of justice TO all the people, your
who by their independence and their moral up
RICHNESS, constitute the strength and hope or the
Nation.
Sinister influences are against this measure-in-
huences which tend to Illustrate justice. 20 lower
manhood. TO destroy good government We hope
such influences will not prevail, and that you will
faithfully guard the rights OF all the people
There are two franchises held in this city--one
by the Middletown- Goshen Traction Company
which is in the hands Of receiver. and the other
by the local gas company. Any which
might accrue from the proposed taxation would be
applied TO local Improvement. II the act should be
amended so as to bring within local assessment the
Erie Railroad Company the New-York. Ontario
and Western Railroad Company. the Hudson River
Telephone Company. the Orange County Telephone
COMPANY the Western Union Telegraph Company
and the Postal Telegraph Company, the increase
would make the tax rate much lower. and would
prove great boon to this growing city. where so
many workingmen are struggling along paying for
act. and urge that the money thus accrung would
do much for the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22
COMBINING CEMENT FACTORIES.

ENGLISH CAPITALISTS TO BY Up MANY n.
PoRTANT FIRMS IN WESTERN CITIES
Toledo. Ohio. May q (SpecaD.-Several English
capitalists stopped here yesterday on their wsy
from the West They are here for the purpose or
buying up all large Portland cement factories In the
United States and organizing powerful comhina-
ton control the output. The men are Leedhan
White, Anthony White. C. p 2. Cheffins and r.
CARING Styles OF London. They will stop on their
way 10 New-York 10 see mills at Castaia and San
dusky.
The plan is to close all small factories and oper-
ate a large az Quincy. Ill. which is 10 be the
general headquarters of the combination Land at
that place has already been purchased The capital
stock of the concern will be 100000. and already
plants have been gathered in at Buffalo. Akron.
Sandusky Castsa. Union City. Coldwater. Brun-
son Chicago. Cleveland and other points The men
were frank in their statements about the results OF
combinat ions on the American plan" as they call
II. and say this project will mean the expenditure
1000 c0 Of English capital n the United states
within the next year. ard possibly more.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22
WORK UNDER FORD BILL.
STATE TAX COMMISSIONERS WOULD
HAVE A HEAVY TASK.
THE PRESENT THREE MEMBERS WOULD
NEED MANY DEPUTIES-COMPAN1Es
THAT THE BILL AFFECTS.

THE PRESENT THREE MEMBERS WOULD
NEED MANY DEPUTIES-COMPANIE
THAT THE BILL AFFECTS
Albany May 81 (Special).-One Of the chief
.oendments which Governor Roosevelt desires
% have made TO the Ford Franchise Tax act
now in his hands. is provision giving the mem
,e-. NJ the State Board of Tar Commissioners
IN. authority 10 assess the value Of the fran
ch,ses to be taxed under the act and deprivng
che local Boards Of Assessors OF that authority
The state Board OF Tax Commissioners has
&c its members Martin Heermsnce Of Pough-
seepsie who appointed by Governor Nor
TON on January 20, 1895. and George F. Priest
n Ithaca, and j. Edgar Leaycraft, OF New
York. who appointed by Governor Roose-
Welt The term Of Office OF Mr.. Heermance has
sxnired and Governor Roosevelt has announced
that in few months he will appoint some one
else 10 succeed him. The prospect is. therefore
that an entirely Board OF State Tax Com
uissioners will be IN office by the end OF the
present year
THE COMMISSIONERS DUTIES.
The State Tax Commissioners under present
laws hold Office for three years. The terms of
M Priest and Mr.. Leaycraft. of the present
Commissioners. therefore will not expire until
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22
J. EDGAR LEAYCRAFT.

J. Edgar Leaycraft. one Of the State Tax Com
missioners appointed by Governor Roosevelt, Is
prominent In the business life OF this city. He
was graduated at the Free Academy now known
as the College Of the City of New-York. and en-
gagged in business in 1865 IN banking and broker
age house where he remained until 1s72 He then
engaged in the real estate business. having mis-
ONCE at Forty-hfth-st. and Broadway. Later he
removed TO No 1877 Broadway in Longscre
Square where he conducts one Of the largest agen-
cies In the city.
While this is the hrst public Office Mr. Leaycraft
has held. he has long been identified with the po-
itIcal and social life II the city. He is
OF the Republican Club OF the Colonial Club, the
Real Estate Exchange. the West End Association,
the Twenty hird-st branch Of the Young Men
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22
4 STATE COMMERCE CONVENTION.

The New-York Board OF Trade and lranspor,a-
ton has appointed a special conin'''se WIN III
..,on. 80 ,rsnare for and call State Com
,n.rcs Convention. TO be held AT some convenient
city in the State in the present year ecded ,nop
bur the present purpose is 10 CAL the
about September l. The object OF the -,
ie 10 consider deliberately all matters Ie!a,ns
Commerce and manufactures, and incloehthiiy , IN,
laws and usages Of business which no" Hahe ior
progress hinder H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22
TO MARX FULTONs RESTING PLACE.

The American Society OF Mechanical Engineers
has taken up plan mark the last resting
place OF Robert Fulton engineer and builder OF the
first steamboat with a shaft or tablet The body
now lies in a plain black coffin in the Livingston
vault in Trinity Churchyard II may not be posi-
bic TO erect A shaft the site Of the Livingston
vault: which IS south OF the church. near Church
St. and IL covered by a plain brown stone slab;
II a shaft is put up IL will probably be erected
elsewhere in the churchyard. and directions placed
on a tablet for finding the vault
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22

Christian Association and the New1York city
uatbod,s, Eniscopai Church. He is a trustee OF
the FRANKLIN savings Bank one ., the 1S m eI
nr.sident 81 the West End Republican Cuo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22
FIFTEEN MINUTE FERRY service LIE !, r-! Be
TWEEN WEST TWENTY THIRD sIhhbi
IT'D

Nv ,ha ,ntrodncfion Of the New ferryboat 'Phila;
delphia' the Pennsylvania Railroad mas inc .
the service between West Twenty-thiru oaIee' .'u
Jersey City TO n trip every nfteen minutes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22
SKETCHES OF THE COMMISSIONERS.
MARTIN HEERMANCE

Martin Heermancs. chairman Of the State Board
OF Tax Commissioners. was born OH December n
1852. In Jefferson. Hillsdale County Mich. H. was
son OF the Rev Harrison Heermance and Re-
becca A. Van Denbergh OF Rhinebeck Y Y RI.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22

daughters. two Of the latter married OF the social
side Of life he Is fond, finding relaxation in the
various local fraternsl and club circles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22

4 is subject
stocks or bonds either TO the company or In the
hands Of the holders In the case Of some com
| panies special forms OF taxation are inserted In
the charters.
DISTRICT OF COLUMB1A.-Real estate is taxed
as 10 an Individual and in lieu Of all personal
taxes per cent Of the gross earnings Is collected
manner that Of individuals Stocks and bonds
taxed as personal property ana II ,o ,an
GEoRGIA.-Taxation must be equal and uniform,
and is limited IN amount 10 State and county
taxes by statute. and as 10 city taxes by the cha
ter Of each e pRe ax Is su not paid by the
company the stock is taxed In the hands OF
holders.
IDAHO.-The property OF company IL taxed 10 10
ths company ]" tho '"'"'
ILLINOIs-All real and personal property Is SUB;
ject taxation as Is also me iair casn "a above
the assessed value OF the tangible property ne
gissgre has ,b the Powfb5 10 by Cities and
towns and these fees are exacted from street az
ways in Chicago in the shape OF a license on 'he
cars employed
rNn1ANA.-All property must be taxed at its true
cash value, and franchises and privileges are 10
be assessed as personal properly
IowA-Taxation OF real and personal pr9Pert, y.i IS
the came to a corporation as TO an indlFlouAi
Stock is taxed in the hands Of the holder
KANsAs-The actual property Of all c ON p.oc
over and above the value OF the Sctsa d ps,ncE IN
This tax is paid by the corporation anu S'o0N :"
the hands OF the holder Is exempt
KENTUCKY.-Property IL taxed on lts ac.ua "a
vaie and In the case OF corporations N proNIue9
that nothing in the constitution sna De constr ue
trcame license or franchises License taxes az .
Ia az, streetcars IN some cities municipality
TO-. ~, eront a franchise except after due adNei-
1synent and the receipt OF public bids when II may
sward the same to the highest or pest piuue'' W.
hss tho right TO reject any OF all BIDS
ro1rISIANA-Real and personal property. -
,aIed where located In the same manner az ina, a. AZ
o. tndividual Grants in the streets must De mso9
~ the local Authorities and may be either aNalue1
a, nuhiic sale or according TO the terms inpossoi
~, ths local authorities and set out IN nolai 81
Contract These terms may require payment ~