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The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
MAKING A STATEMENT FOR KING
EDWARD AS ARBITRATOR.
SITUATION VERY SERIOUS
Argentine Will Not Permit United
States Minister Wilson to Inter-
fere, Claiming That He II
Not Friendly.
(By Associated Press.)

! New York, Dec. 12--In official circle!
there is a growing conviction that Chile
Is seeking pretext to escape from
giving definite answer to the Argen
tine proposals for the settlement of the
dispute in regard to the roads opened
in the disputed territory.
This belief is based on the request
from Chile for the postponement of the
next conference between Senior YAM
the Chilean secretary of foreign affairs
and Senior Portela. Argentine minister
to Chile, until Next Friday.
No Settlement in Sight
1t Is generally believed the dispute
will not be settled on that day: that
Argentine will be forced to recall
Minister POrtela: that the government
Will send troops to occupy the roads
in the disputed territory and that a
statement will be made to King Ed
ward of Great Britain. the arbitrator
of the boundary question.
The seriousness OF the situation is APP
parent from the statements made in the
Tribuna, President Rocas organ. That
newspaper reflects the opinion in official
circles. 1t says:
THE minister of foreign affairs has
communicated to the president the re-
port of the governor of Santa Cruz
which shows that the invaders of Ar
gentine territory We're two Chilean po-
lice agents
1T is said that the government has
received another communication from the
Argentine minister at Santiago. The
contents of this communication are be-
ing kept secret. but there are indica-
tons that it contains alarming news,
n h,
the firmest measures.
Perhaps on Verge of War.
1T looks as though the first meas
ure to be taken will be the recall of
the Argentine minister in Chile.
Are we on the verge of war? We
hesitate to believe it, but it is certainly
true that the government of Chile is
not firm enough to decide the question
In favor of arbitration and dignity.
This is very bad. The Argentine
government cannot adopt the Chilean
policy of Withholding a decision. We
WILL therefore. be obliged to break off
diplomatic relations with Chile and ac-
cept the situation, though not war Is
not very far from it,"
No Foreign Interference.
Another Buenos Ayres paper an
nouncing the private dispatch from San
tiago says that the United States min
lister in Chile has rendered the good Of
fces of the United States to prevent
hosttlities between Argentine and Chile,
The newspaper, in commenting on this
dispatch says: We know that the
United States minister, Mr.. Henry T,
Wilson, is not a friend of the Argentine
Republic. Our government will not ac-
cept any foreign mediation It has de-
cided upon that policy"
Military and naval preparations are
being made to meet emergencies. Ne
gotiations are taking place for the pur-
chase of two iron merchant vessels to
be converted into auxiliary cruisers,
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
CONDITION OF COPPER,
Large Business Done in the Red MetaI
Recently.

Boston. Dec. I'D. Houston & Co.'S
copper circular says: There has been a
very large business done In copper since
our last circular on basis of recent
market quotations., with deliveries up
to next April, and said to aggregate S.
900 to 100, 100000 pounds: but the UNI
derstanding is that the contracts include
certain conditions which may be consid-
cred equivalent to a guarantee. These re-
cent important sales have consequently
taken very large quantity of copper
off the market.
Consumption of copper in the United
States this year has been on a great
scale. and there has been a fast moving
current of copper going regularly into the
home channels of distribution. The great
brass and copper mills Of the country
have been absorbing millions of pounds
of the metal in the aggregate each week
in the course of legitimate business. Con-
sumerS. lately, have been compelled to
run their works at a maximum capacity,
owing to the multiplicity Of orders. The
home consumption has been at higher
level this year than when copper sold
much below present prices. and an in
creasing American demand for articles
of copper and brass manufacture is dem
onstrated. 1t is worthy of note that the
copper consumers of the world have been
operating their establishments on small
stocks of copper and that trade require
ments must naturally be in heavy vol
ume between now and spring.
The new projected Pacific cable. having
a total length of 1000 to 5000 miles, will
take considerable copper, and new elec-
trical projects on both sides of the At
lantic will also create further demand
for copper. Consumption of copper in
England and France for the first 10
months of this year is returned at 9S,S3S
tons, compared with 1O4,061 tons for the
same months in 1900. The amount of for
eign copper (pyrites not included con.
sumed in Germany during the first nine
months Of this year is officially reported
at 41,52o tons. against 59,315 tons in the
first nine months last year.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
TO CONSTRUCT STEEL PLANT
on SAN FRANCISCO BAY
An Eastern Syndicate Has Been Form
ed for This Purpose-Wil Build
Steel Vessels and Railroad.
(By Associated Press.)

(By ASs0c1ated PTeSS.J
San Francisco Dec. Pit is announced
that an Eastern syndicate. which has
acquired extensive iron mines in Madeira
county in this state, proposes to eXpend
about $l5,0OO.O 900 in their development and
the erection OF smelters and steel plant.
A shipyard for the construction of steel
vessels may also be established.
In addition railroad to be called the
California Midland is to be built from
the mines to some point on San Fran
cisco bay. This will cost $4,000, 900 and
the work of construction will begin early
next year.
This information is given to the Chron-
icle by Gen. w. H. Fl. Hart. prominent
attorney who represents the syndicate,
the members Of which are not known
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
Need More Troops.

(By Associated PreSs.)
New York, Dec. ia dispatch from
Wellington, ~ H., says responsible New
Zealanders returning from South Africa
declare that more soldiers are needed to
finish the war. The troops have the ut
most confidence in Lord Kitchener, but
his efforts are hampered by the ILL
advised agitation in the United Kingdom.
1t is asserted that excessive considera-
ton is shown to Beers in the refugee
camps while the colonists in Natal are
suffering hardships.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
IN AN OPTIMISTIC FRAME OF
MIND. sa
TALKS ABOUT HIS RAILROADS
Will Soon Have the New York Ele.
waited Roads Running by Electric
ity - Building a New Line
Through the Southwest.
(By Associated Press,)

New York. Dec. 12.-George J. Gould
with Mrs. Gould. has just returned from
tour of the railroads embraced in the
Gould system-a tour divided into two
sections and lasting about two months
broken only by flying visit to- New
York and covering practically the entire
country from Utah to Texas. After a
careful and critical survey, not alone OF
his own railroads. but general conditions
throughout the country. Mr.. Gould re-
turns in an even more optimistic frame
Of mind than when ne returned from his
big tour last spring.
Some Of 0ould's Plans.
Mr.. Gould was asked if he was willing
to state at this time whether he intended
to carry out the rumored plans of a
trans-continental railroad with the Mis-
souri, Pacific. Denver 4 Rio Grande and
Central Pacific as the main links in the
chain.
Il have heard nothing about that"
said Mr.. Gould.
We are working very tremendously
with our allied railroad connections. the
Central Pacific being one of them"
Then Mr.. Gould gave this inkling of his
plans for extending his network Of roads
in the Southwest:
I'VE are contemplating line from Ar
kansas City south to Lake Providence in
Louisiana. In fact. it is under consider
alton now. The Texas & Pacific line il.
to be rebuilt and extended so that it
will form through line along the. west
bank of the Mississippi river between
New Orleans and ST Louis.
AS to New York Elevated.
The improvement will include also the
rebuilding of the New Orleans and North
western railway. The line runs through
beautiful cotton country. and at pres
ent there is no line to serve it. II The
country is entirely tributary to the, Iron
Mountain system, hence the construction
of the balances mr.
We expect to get one of the New York
elevated roads started with electricity in
very few days. We have been delayed,
other people have been delayed, by the
nom delivery of machinery Our con-
tracts are about year behind. bat We
expect to have some trains running by
in the near future"
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
Cigar Manufactul ers Consolidate.

10y IASSUV IdltU FTtSS.1
New York, Dec. 12.-According to the
Tribune the cigar manufacturing firms
of Krebs. Wertheim & Schiller, Straiton
& Storm company and Hirshom. Mack &
Co., will consolidate on January l. The
concern will be known as the United
Cigar Manufacturers. 1t will have a
capitalization of 81. 500, 900 and will oper-
ate II factories. four of which are stu
ated in this city. The purpose of the
consolidation is to lessen the cost of inn
porting raw material from Cuba and
Porto Rico.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
COMPANIES CONSOLIDATE,
The Puget Sound Companies Form a
Permanent Organization.
(By Associated Press.)


Seattle, Wash, Dec. 12.-Eight trans
portation companies Of Seattle and Puget
sound will make permanent the tentative
organization which has been in existence
for the past few weeks.
The companies entering the association
are as follows Pacific Coast Steamship
company. Alaska Steamship company
Frank Waterhouse & Co., Pacific Clipper
line. Pacific Packing & Navigation COM
pany. North American Transportation &
Trading company, Thompson Steamboat
company and La Conner Trading &
Transportation company.
Other well-knOWn concerns have, it is
said. signified their intention to affiliate
with the association.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
HEAD BEATEN TO A JELLY.
A German Farmer Is Murdered for His
Money in an Illinois Village.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated PreSS.)
Duquoin. ILL.,. Dec. 12-Bound. gagged
and hlindfolded. the dead body of Ewald
Eichom. German farmer. was found in
his late home last night, three miles east
of this city, by John Thomas a nephew.
Eichom was bachelor and lived alone.
He was last seen ative on Saturday.
and was supposed to have gone to visit
relatives at Bellevile The murder was
committed with stick OF stove wood.
with which Eichom's head was beaten to
a jelly.
Robbery is supposed to have been the
motive. as Eichom had drawn consid-
cradle sum from the bank Friday.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
TO Hang a Filipino.
(By Associated Press. }

Vby ASSUCIHteu FTeSS.1
Washington. Dec. IA military
commission in the Philippines. headed
by Major Henry Turrill, sentenced
John Olivar, FilipiEo to be hanged.
Olivar was the leader of band of
Ladrones which made an attack on the
house of Teodor Labrador, president of
Minea. Panay, and captured him. his
brother. wife. grandmother, godmother
small daughter and policeman. The
grandmother godmother and daughter
were shot to death in the vicinity of the
capture. Labrador, his wife an dthe peo-
liceman were taken to an isolated spot
and killed with bolos. The brother
made his escape.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
nothing but their night clothes. One
Japanese nurse was burned to deah

WASHINGTON.-The nineteenth m.
nual convention of the American For.
estry association is In session here. Sec
rotary Wilson made the opening adj
dress. Dr. h. r. Fernow of the New
York State College Of Forestry, pre-
sided. Committee reports were dis
cussed favoring setting aside 5O0.O 900
acres of public land for forestry in Ne
braska: the creation OF the National
Application Park for forest reservation
and consolidation of all government
forestry work under the department of
agriculture.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
ROYAL ANNOUNCEMENTS,
King Edwards Court Crier Will Read
Several Messages.
(By Associated Press.D

London, Dec 12.-LondOners will to-
day have a field day in the matter of
royal proclamations.
1t is announced that four OF them will
be read by the common cricr from the
steps of the Royal exchange during the
hour devoted to luncheon. The pro-
ceedinss promise to be decidedly inter-
esting.
More than GO years have elapsed since
the date of a coronation was proclaimed
and the message from the king proclaim
ing next years ceremony should in itself
be sufficient to justify the attendance
OF an abnormal crowd Of spectators.
Then there are also in addition, the
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
Funeral Notices.

The funeral of G. w. Brainard, who
died in Salt Lake City. will take place
tomorrow, Friday, at p. H., from Sher-
mans funeral chapel corner Broadway
and Arizona streets.
Jerry Murphy. aged Ii years. died yes
terday. The funeral will take place Mt
$3.50 p. m. tomorrow, Friday, from Sher-
mans funeral chapel, corner Broadway
and Arizona streets.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
LARGEST IN THE WORLD.
Mr.. Yerkes Will Spend $4,000 FIX
ing Up Old Fashioned London.
(By Associated Pres!

(By ASSOClateU PTeSS.1
London, Dec. 12.-It Is announced that
the total amount of the Yerkes system
of identification of London for both sys-
TENS is estimated at SO. 100000 and more
than two years will elapse before the
work on the district section, which is
the shorter of the two. is completed.
Mr.. Yerkes proposes to build the bigges:
generating station in the world.
1t will be 70,00O-horse power and will
work all the Yerkes' London tttes in
the district of Brompton and Piccadilly,
the Great Northern and the Strand the
Charing Cross and Hampstead.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
Chicago Livestock.
(By Associated PressN

(Bv ASSOCIATED PreSS.)
Chicago, Dec. IL. - Cattle - Receipts
$4,000 head. Market steady. Good to
prime steers. $620@7.50: poor to medium.
$4@5.9O; stockers and feeders, $2@425;
cows and heifers, $1.25@5.3O; Gamers,
$1.25@2.25; bulls, $2@4.50; calves, 500
$50
Sheep-Receipts $4,000 head. Market
steady to strong. Good to choice weth-
ers. $3.6O@425; fair to choice mixed, $2.75
@430; Western sheep, 1904.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
Still Talking About Tariff.
(By Associated Press.)

Berlin, Dec. 12.-The official statement
in regard to Russia's attitude to the Ger
man tariff bill continues to occupy the
attention of the newspapers. 1t is con-
sidered possible that NJ. Dewittee. the
Russian finance minister, Will finally de-
eide to come to an understanding with
Germany. The correspondent says sta
tistics prove that, in the event of tariff
war Russia would suffer more than Ger
many. -
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
Omaha Livestock,

(By Associated Press.)
Omaha. Dec. observation-disclosures, 5000
head. Market shade lower. Native beef
steers, $4@7; Western steers, $3.75@5. Is;
Texas steers, $3.50@4.50; cows and heif-
ers, $2.75@4.50; Gamers, 1900. go; stock
ers and feeders. $2.75@4.4O: calves, $3.50
@5.75; bulls and stays, $1.75@A1O,
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
New Colonization Scheme.
(By Associated Press.)

(By ASSOCIATED PresS.)
Fort Worth, Tex. Dec. Ia. L. Will
son Of Kansas City has closed deal
with a colonization company of Indian
apolis Ind. by which he transfers e, 900
acres of land in Archer county to them.
Twenty families have already settled
there, and it is the purpose Of the In
diana company to locate 400 more families
from Missouri and Indiana in the same
district. The new colony will try diversi-
fication of crops.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
Boer Force Dispersed.
(By Associated Press,)

London. Dec. ia telegram from Pre-
toria says the Boer force which concen-
trated under Dewet in the Orange river
colony and was lowering around the line
Of blockhouses between Kroonstad and
Liadley has been broken up by Broad
wood and Byng. General Dewet, Presi-
dent Steyn and about HOO men had pre-
viously Withdrawn south.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
Frozen to Death,
(By Associated Press.D

Voy IASSUCIdCeU FTeSS.1
Muscogee. I. T.. Dec. 12.-News has
reached the United States marshal's office
here that S. l.. Hall, sewing machine
repairman, was found dead along the
side of neglected road leading from
Eufala. The supposition is that he was
frozen to death during the recent cold
spell.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
Weak Rice Diet.
(By Associated Press

Paris. Dec. 12.-It is announced that
the physical weakness of the people of
AMMAN and TonQuin is being attributed
to the absence Of phosphate in their rice
diet.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
Senator Depew's Maria re.

New York, Dec. 12-It is now an
nounced that the marriage of United
States Senator Chauncey NJ. Depew to
Miss Palmer will take place at Nice,
France, on Christmas eve.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12

arms of the prince of Wales and The new
coinage to be proclaimed. The ceremony
will ike place in the presence of tie
lord mayor.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12

children of John Hazelton were burned
to death today in fire which destroyed
the Hazelton home at Algonquin, sub
urb of this city.
BERLIN.-The Vossiche Zeitung says
that at conference of the leading iron
masters of Berlin and Stettin, it has
been decided to reduce the price Of bar
iron by so pfenningen.
WESTINGHOUSE state depart
ment has been obliged to decline to be
! drawn into discussion of the various
pending before congress of American
| republicans in Mexico.
! LONDON.-NOw that Gen. Ian Ham
| ilton is here. the Pretoria correspond
| ent of the Daily Telegraph says Lord
! Kitchener has personally taken the field
| and is directing the movements Of the
| troops.
| WASHINGTON.-T state depart
ment has been informed that thei pro-
| hibition against the expectation of grain
(rice) from Corea was withdrawn with
| the consent of the king, to take effect
! November Is.
MANILA.-General Funston will sail
| for the United States on December IL
| on the Warren, on sick leave.
| Governor Taft will sail on the Grant
| on December 90 He says that the ru-
mors to the effect that he will not re-
turn here are incorrect.
CANTON.-The bonds of George b.
| Cortelyou and Judge William r. Day.
as administrators of the estate of the
| late President Mckinley. were filed in
the probate court and approved by
Judge August. he bonds are each in the
| sum of 100000.
NEW YORK.-A. J. Cassatt, president
| of the Pennsylvania railroad, made
| public his plan for securing terminus
| In New York for his company. He said
| connection would be made with the
| Long Island railroad by tunnels and
| the two roads would have joint UNDER
ground terminal to the situation in
| New York City.
PEKIN.-An edict has appeared
which bestows h0nors upon the late
| Hung Chang and upon Prince Ching
and other officials for their participation
| in the peace negotiations. A most re-
unAIkaOlc CLAUSE dWaTuS lung p\WuO
commanded the best disciplined troops
which opposed the allies) the twoseyed
peacock feather, for having protected
| foreigners against the boxers.
ST. LOUIS.-The city of St. Louis and
! the board of education will bring a
mandamus suit jointly against the state
! board of equalization to endeavpr I'd
| compel that body to raise the franchise
| tax of the United States Railway com
pany and several other St. Louis, corI
| porations. Judge Rombauer. ATTORNEY
| for the board Of education. believes that
| the street railway company should be
| assessed for its full value of $50. 800 900
| instead of only eS.500,0O0.
VICTORIA.-News given In advices
| from Japan of the destruction of the
| Oriental hotel at Yokohama. The hotel
was accounted the handsomest In Japan
but the rapidity with which 1t was
| Quilted by the flames without the re-
| hottest chance of it's being saved. proves
that its construction was unsubstantial
| The fire occurred in the early morning.
I and n numher of 1uAats ascQned with
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
Storm in Colorado.
(By Associated Press,)

(Ry Associated PreSS.)
Denver, Dec. IA heavy snow fall
on the mountains in this state is caus-
ing considerable delay in railroad
trafic. Reports from Southern wyo-
ming are to the effect that a general
storm prevails.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
Selling Texas Cotton.
by Associated p

(By Associated Press)
Mckinney, Tex, Dec. 12-Three thou
sand bales of cotton have been sold here
for shipment to st. Petersburg, Russia,
and to Rotterdam Holland.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
EMPLOYMENT.

WANTED-A GIRL FOR GENERAL
housework Must be good cook. Call
between and s in the evening. 221
North Excelsior
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12

WAETED-WOMAN COOK FOR CAMP:
one with a child preferred. Two girls
for general housework. $50 and Se5. ST.
Paul Employment Othce, II West Gram
lite street.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12

PORTLAND.-W H. Dalton was
today found guilty of murder in the
first degree by jury in the state cir
cult court for the murder of James B..
Morrow on the morning of November
II last. Dalton was Jointly indicted
with Jack Wade for the murder. and
the latter pleaded guilty. James b.
Morrow was on his way home shortly
after midnight when he was held up and
killed by Dalton and Wade. They mis-
took him for gambler, who they
thought would pass that way and who
they believed had large sum of money
on his person. Wade will appear tomor-
row before Judge Frazer of the state
court, who will decide whether he is
guilty Of murder in the first or second
degree.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
NEWS STORIES BRIEFLY TOLD

SAULT STE. MARIE.-Two small
children of John Hazelton were burned
to death today in a fire which destroyed
the Hazelton home at Algonquin, sub
urb of this city.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12

SIOUX CITY.--From relatives Of
Nine. Nortiica, whom she visited while
in this city few days ago. it is learned
that she has placed with ex-senator
Thomas 3. Reed and another prominent
attorney claim for between $4,000. 900
and $4,OOO,000 which she says is due her
as direct descendant of Ichabod Nor
ton. Norton was a wealthy New Eng
land ship owner during the revolution
AIRY war. and had several ships and
their cargoes confiscated by French
vessels. The government is said to
have secured indemnity for the loss. but
Nordica claims the amount was never
paid to Norton or his heirs. She says
she has established a complete gene
alogy showing herself to be the direct
descendant and heir to Norton.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12

BERLIN.-The Vossiche Zeitung say:
that at conference of the leading iror
masters Of Berlin and Stettin, it has
been decided to reduce the price Of bal
iron by so pfenningen.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12

WASHINGTON.-Th state depart.
ment has been obliged to decline to be
drawn into discussion of the various
projects for general arbitration now
pending before congress of American
republicans in Mexico.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12

LONDON.-Now that Gen. Ian Ham
ilton is here. the Pretoria correspond
ent of the Daily Telegraph says Lore
Kitchener has personally taken the fielt
and is directing the movements of tn,
troops. -,