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The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
PRESIDENT GOMPERS MAKES a
VIGOROUS SPEECH.
MORE RESOLUTIONS PASSED
The Federation Will Ask Congress for
National Eight-hour Law
Upon All Public
Works.
(By Associated Press.)

Scranton, Pa, Dec. 12.-Reports from
the committees was the order of the busi-
ness session this morning of the FEEDER
alton of Labor.
David Black Of Cincinnati presented the
report of the committee on the presidents
report. The committee adopted nearly all
the recommendations.
d. A. Hayes, national president of the
Glass Bottle Blowers union, and Max
hayes of the Cleveland Central Labor
union. made vigorous speeches for the
enforcement Of laws prohibiting child Ia
Dor, mentioned in the report.
President ~ompers' Speech.
The report of the committee was adopt
ed. The looked-for conflict between the
trades unionists and the socialists was
almost precipitated by motion to incor-
porate in the minutes a list of decisions
handed down by the federal and state
supreme courts against organized labor,
which was read by Max Hayes in his
speech.
President Gompers, in brief speech,
said that if the list was Incorporated in
the minutes there should also be list
of the victories of the unions printed
along with it. He vigorously denounced
the attempt to stamp trade unionism a
failure as an outrage"
Resolutions Adopted.
w. b. Wilson, national secretary treas
urer of the Miners union, spoke in the
same vein, but no reply was made, and
the motion was laid aside.
Among the resolutions adopted were
these: THAT unions in the several states
urge the passage Of laws to compel con-
structors of machinery to cover all dam
gerous parts in such a way as to pro-
tect employees working with and around
machinery and calling on government
officials to enforce an eight-hOur law on
government work.
At noon the convention took recess
until o'clock.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
MONTANA SUSPECT
SENTENCED TODAY
Ben Fitzpatrick Confessed That He
Forged the Names Of Bank Officials
and Gets Fifteen Years.
(By Associated Press.)

ST. Louis, Dec. 12--In the United
States district court today, Ben Kill
patrick, the Montana train robber sus-
pect, was sentenced by Judge Adams to
Is years. imprisonment in the state peni-
tentiary at Jefferson City, Missouri.
Previous to this action by the court,
Fitzpatrick made a confession in which
he stated that he had forged the names
of the Helena National bank officials to
notes of that bank stolen in the Great
Northern Express robbery near Wag-
ner, Montana, and that he afterwards
disposed of a number of them.
The sentence followed jury verdict
finding the prisoner guilty on one of the
II counts in the indictment against him.
Laura bullion Guilty.
Laura Bullion, indicted jointly with
Fitzpatrick, was also found guilty on one
count, but was not sentenced. Judge
Adams announced that he did not wish
to send the two prisoners to thu same
pen and would defer sentence on the
woman until he ascertained whether It
was within his jurisdiction to send her
to some penitentiary outside Missouri.
When the jury had been selected It
was announced that Fitzpatrick con-
fessed that he was guilty as charged in
the twelfth count of the indictment, OF
passing bank notes issued by the secre-
tary of the treasury which had been al-
tered. upon Max Barnett, In the city OF
st. Louis.
Took Only Fifteen Minutes.
He also announced that Miss Bullion
pleaded guilty, as charged in the thir-
teenth count of the indictment Of having
in her possession altered bank notes.
Thereupon the court ordered the jury to
retire 1t required less than fifteer min
utes for the jury to agree upon verdict,
finding both defendants guilty.
Fitzpatrick and the Bullion woman
were arrested in this city more than a
month ago on suspicion that they had
something to do with the hodup OF the
Great Northern train near Wagner.
Mont, last July. when between $4,000
and $l0O, 900 of unsigned Helena Ma
tional bank notes We're stolen from the
express car. In their possession When
arrested was found about $4,000 worth
of these notes, some of which had the
bank officials names forged to them.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12

held at Santiago, December II, to ex-.
press approval Of the action of the gov
ernment in dealing with the Argentine
question. Even this, apparently, is
merely an offset to another meeting,
promoted by the advocates Of peace at
any price.
''The buying Of ships to take the place
of vessels of questionable efficiency, the
mobilization Of the fleet for maneuvere
and the Strengthening of relations with
friendly neighbors, Colombia and Ecua-.
dor. are not regarded here as signs OF
aggressive intentions on Chile's part.
but only as natural precautions evoked
by the unexpectedly threatening de-.
meanor Of Argentina"
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
TO MAKE A LIVING PROVES UN-
SUCCESSFUL IN ANACONDA.
HUNGRY AND DESPOMDENT
Taken Care of by the Smelter City
Authorities-very Few Des-
titute Families.
Especial to Inter Mountain.)

Anaconda, Dec. 12.-Unable to make
a living at dressmaking, Hazel Burton
was compelled, last night, to seek food
and lodging at the police station.
She came here about three weeks ago
from Denver, ostensibly to enter one
of the houses of Mainvile. Thinking
better Of it, however. she rented three
rooms in a respectable part of the city
and began an unequal struggle against
the world and poverty. Her trunk,
which preceded her to the city. is in the
possession of one of the women Of
Mainville, who refuses to give it up.
Applies to the Jail.
After an honest effort to make nv.
ing, sick, hungry and without shelter.
the unfortunate woman turned her
steps towards the city hail. where she
told her pitiful tale and asked for lodg-
ing and food. She was given the best
the city Jail affords in the way Of a bed
and after nights rest and good hot
breakfast, felt somewhat better, but Is
still confined to her iron couch.
Will Receive Help.
1t is probable that some of the char
liable institutions of the city will take
up the matter and do all that is pos
elDle Tor the reHeI OF the woman. SAS
feels her position keenly, but in view OF
the circumstances says she had to
choose between Mainville and the city
hall and she chose the latter. Every.
thing possible has been done to make
her comfortable.
But Few Destitute.
Anaconda is very fortunate this
winter in having a comparatively small
Non
suffer with the advent Of cold weather.
The effective work Of the Epworth
League did much to relieve suffering
humanity last winter and expects to
continue 1t to an even greater extent
this season.
Frank Anderson, who was arrested
last night for disturbance Of peace, was
arraigned in police court late this after
noon.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
WORST IS FEARED
COLLIER MATTEWAN HAS PROB
ABLY GONE DOWN.
WRECKAGE FOUND ON COAST
Her Medicine Chest, Fire Buckets and
Other Light Stuff Found and 1den-
titled Positively as Belong
ing % the Collier.
(By Associated Press.)

Seattle, Dec. IA special to the
Times from Port Townsend says: The
mail steamer Gertrude, from Meath
bay, this morning brings news which
seemingly accounts for the fate of the
collier Mattewan, now six days over
due at San Francisco from the sound
On Saturday last near Ozette, on the
coast, natives found a complete medi-
cine chest and several water and fire
buckets; also a board, and every piece
bears the name Mattewan plainly
painted.
A boy from the Indian school. visit
ing his family at the reservation, saw
the wreckage and affirms the identity.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12

was announced as 143 for T. B. Minihan
of Columbus, o.. and AZ for Judge
Thomas w. Fitzgerald of Brooklyn.
Mr.. Minihan, the new president, was
the president. of the. Ohio Federation
that has an. active membership of over
10000.
The following additional officerswere
elected: Vice president, Lewis ).
Kaufman, New York; Thomas H.
Cannon, Chicago, and Daniel Duffy
Pottsville, Pa; secretary, Anthony
Mattre, Cincinnati; treasurer, Henry j.
Freis, Erie, Pa.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12

An Inter Mountain reporter waited on
Mr. Gillie this morning AMI inquired
whether he had seen the article published
in the Boston News Bureau, and repro
duced in the Inter Mountain last Tues
day, charging the Rutte & Boston with
responsibility for the fire at the NJ. o. p.
smelter last April, and whether he de-
sired to make any statement in reply.
J Mr.. Gillie said: Yes; I read the ar
tticle at Anaconda, where l have been
for the last two days.
1T is a sample of the kind of villain
Gus staff that NJ. o. F. agents in the
East are u:A1g, and of the reports they
are circulating to injure the Amalgam-
ated and the confidence of the Eastern
people in Butte investments. and to de-
press the price of these stocks.
Represents the M. o. P.
1T is we'll known that the Boston
News Bureau is one of the NJ. o. P.'s
mouth pieces in the East, and 1t cannot
escape responsibility for the publication
OF this article and the circulation of the
report. Everybody in Butte knows that
it is wholly and wickedly false.
When the alarm of fre was given I
was about to start for the mines. / inn
mediately drove out to the NJ. o. p.
smeIter, and got there before Mr.. Heinze
or his managers.
1.-The Butte & Boston fire brigade was
already out fighting the fire. They had
laid their fire hose and already had the
water playing on the flames. All the
Butte & Boston employees, except those
who were absolutely necessary for the
furnaces, left their work for the purpose
of rendering assistance. Within a few
tana fire brigade appeared upon the
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
ON WALL STREET
Amalgamated Moved Upward But
Other Stocks Failed to Follow.
(By Associated Press.) }

(By Associated Press.) I
New York, Dec. 12.-London set higher
prices for Americans this morning, but
the local market failed to respond and
all but a few stocks showed fractional
declines. Amalgamated Copper moved
vigorously upward over a point. but
failed to affect the rest of the market.
Stock prices worked steadily downward
from the outset and before the expira-
tion of the first hour losses of point
were numerous and reached 2@3 points
in some cases. Uneasiness as to the
monetary situation continued. Amalga-
mated Copper, after touching Tx,
dipped to 7ON, with partial recovery.
Colorado Fuel lost 6% in all and general
electric 8. Smelling preferred gained
III. Toward noon liquidation was re-
newed in force, carrying prices frac-
ton lower than before all around. New
York Central dropped 3A and Missouri
Pacific, Canada Southern, Union Pa
cific, Pennsylvania, Tennessee Coal and
Metropolitan 2 or more. Stock which
resisted the early decline gave way.
Amalgamated copper was 69sa. Bonds
were weak.
The bears who followed the market
closely with their selling, covered
hastily when lull came in the liquida-
ton and prices rallied. General elec-
tric recovered 6 and Colorado Fuel 2A.
There were declines in American Lin
seed preferred of s, Northwestern and
National Salt preferred *. Amalga-
mated dropped to 69A. The market be-
came semi-stagnant at the rally.
Buying to cover shorts was stimulated
by a rally to above 70 in Amslgamated
Copper. The easing of the money mar
ket under large offers by the banks
caused a rebound in prices. Covering by
shorts was a large element. The losses
shown at one time were reduced to
fractions and sprnkling oc principal
stocks rose fraction over las. night.
Amalgamated Copper after failing to
! g., rose to 69A and then yielded again
with effect on the general market. The
| selling was not renewed in l1rge meas
| ure but the closing was rather dull and
! irregular.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
Clew to a Defaulter.
(By Associated Press. }

Los Angeles, Dec. 12.-The search for
Defaulter Fleischman has not yet re-
suited in any definite clew that would
lead to his capture. Word has come from
Ell Paso, Texas, that Sunday morning =
passenger giving his name as N. I.
Myers got off the Sunset limited, which
left California Saturday morning, and
bought ticket from Ell Paso to Guada'
lajara, Mexico. His description tallies
almost exactly with that of Fleischman.
The police, however, doubt that the man
was Fleischman, on account oe strong
evidence that F'leischman was in Los
Angeles on Saturday.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
MYSTIC SHRINERS.
Novices to the Number of Twenty Will
Be Led by Chain.

Especial to Inter Mountain.)
Helena, Dec. 12.-The annual meeting
of Algeria Temple of the Mystic Shrine
is being held here today. The business
session will occupy the aftern oon, and
the ceremonies and banquet will follow
this evening.
A class of 20 novices will be initiated.
Inc Butte candidates are Malcolm Gil
lis, w. B. Hamilton. c. F. Both and
". G. Bowden.
The shriners VIII meet at the Gram
don hotel at o'clock this evening and
al the novlces will be attached to a
3-inch cable and led to the lodge rooms.
The departure Of the party will be
signaled by the use of high explosives.
Up to late hour this afternoon off,
GERS had not been elected.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
RECEIVES RUDE COMFORTS.
Miss Stones Condition Much Improved
May Convert Brigands.
3y Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
Constantinople, Dec. 12.-The latest in
formation regarding Miss Stone and
Nine. Tsilka indicates that their condi-
ton has been so far ameliorated that
they are able to obtain rude comforts.
1t is even said that the brigands have
a doctor ready at hand, in case his serv-
ices should be needed.
1t appears that the brigands are now
complaining that Miss Stone is attempt
ing to convert them to Christianity.
While recognizing the illegality of the
abduction of Miss Stone and Nine. Tsilka,
the brigands contend that their action
was in the interest of a sacred cause, and
therefore justifiahle.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
CO3ONER'S JURY IN
RAY CASE GIVE VERDICT
Rumor Is Broadcast That the Jury In
the Robillard Case Will Disagree
They Are Still Out.
Especial to Inter Mountain.)

Especial to Inter Mountain.)
Missoula, Dec. 12.-The coroner's jury
in the case of the Northern Pacific fire
man, Ray, who was scalded at Garrl-
son on October % and died at Missoula
on the day following, returned verdict
last night that deceased came to his
death by the crown plate of the engine
blowing out
The Jury in the Robillard murder case
is still out.
1t is rumored that there is no proba-
bility of an agreement
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
BRITISH COAST SWEPT
BY TERRIBLE STORM
Many Signals Of Distress and Much
Work for the Life Saving Force
Near Dover.
(By Associated PreSs.)

London, Dec. IA fierce gale is
sweeping the English and Irish chan
nels. Many vessels are seeking shelter
and the life-boats are busy rescuing
small shaft.
Dover is experiencing the full force of
the storm and numbers of ships off there
are making signals of distress.
A Belgian fishing boat has foundered
in the North sea. resulting in the
drowning of IA persons.
Snow in the midlands has stopped
hunting.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
Fire in New York.


New York. Dec IA five-storv build.
ing. No. 1873 Broadway. occupied by the
Denisnn Paper Manufacturing company.
was badly damaged by fire this morning.
Loss estimated at S115,Ooe; insurance
about two-thirds. Several thousand dol
lars worth of stock in building next
door. occupied by the Hegcmau Drug
corporal ton, was destroyed.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
MINIHAN MAD. PRESIDENT.
American Fedexation of Catholic Soci-
cites Elect Officers.
(By Associated Press.)

Cincinnati, Dec. 1.-THE third days
Sc A'on of the American Federation OF
Cav olic ,S;cieties was devoted to the
election officers and organizing for
field work in the interim until the first
annual convention is held in Chicago
July Is, 1902
The annual conventions hereafter un.
der the constitution will be held on the
third Tuesday in July.
The result Of the ballot for president
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
Incorporation Articles Filed.
(By Associated Press.

(By Associated Press.)
Trenton, N. j., Dec. 12-Articles of in
corporation of the Southern Securities
company, capital, 100000, were filed
here today. The company is authorized
to purchase, hold and exchange deal
ings in stocks, obligations or securities
of any corporation, government or mu-
nicipality. The incorporators are: c..
Frederick Smith, John S. Turner, Ed
ward B. Hawkins, Edward P. Magoftin
and Walter H. Bond, all of East
Orange.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
Still Battles Detectives.

(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Dec. 12.-The mystery OF
the assault upon Mrs. Dennis, the dress
maker, Tuesday morning, is still baf-
fling the police. No tangible clew has
vet been found, and no motive for the
crime has been discovered. At the hos
pital it was stated today that If no
complications set in Mrs. Dennis Will
recover She is conscious at Intervals,
but so far has not talked nationally.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
Secretary Loeb Married.

(Ey Associated ffeSS.)
Albany, N. Y, Dec. l2.-The marriage
of Miss Katherine w. Dorr of this city
and William Loeb. Jr., secretary TO
President Roosevelt, took place at the
Emmanuel Baptist church this after
noon The ceremony was attended only
by the members of the families Of the
bride and bridegroom. Mrs. Theodore
Roosevelt presented the bride with .
diamond brooch. =
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
Prominent Railroad Man Dead
(By Associated Press.)

I y
Omaha, Dec. 12.-Tobias Castor, right
of-way agent for the Burlington road in
Nebraska, died suddenly ON a train
near Havelock, Neb.. today. Mr.. Cas-
tor has been connected with the Bur-
lington railroad for Is years. He be-
lorged to the gold" wing of the demo-
cratic party, and was prominent in pol
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
TELLS QUEER STORY
DIR. F. LORRAINE SAYS HE is BE.
ING HUNTED TO DEATH.
BADLY beaten AND BATTERED
Police Believe There Is Conspiracy
to Injure, Perhaps Kill, the
Doctor, ana Have Given
Him a t1uard.

Assaulted without cause. hunted at
night by strange men and shadowed
by people he knows nothing of, DR..
Francois Lorraine believes himself the
victim Of a conspiracy organized to cause
his death.
At least his story to Chief of Police
Reynolds bears out the assumption that
some one is paying some one else for as
saulting the physician.
Assaulted By Mute.
Night before last DR.. Lorraine. accord
ing to his story told to the chief yes
terday, was assaulted by deaf mute,
who the police say is Dummy" Rowan,
a prize fighter. AS a result the doctor
has a badly battered face and large
black eye.
DR.. Lorraine says he was attending
to his own business when the pugilist
came up to him and began the beating.
which ended in the physician going to
the hospital for day.
THAT man was hired to thrash me-"
said the doctor to Chief Reynolds.
There is a conspiracy to do me up.
and want protection"
Believes the Doctors Story.
The chief of police believes the doc
tors story and thinks there are men
in Butte who have hired thugs and
pugilists to cripple or perhaps murder
DIR. Lorraine.
Acting on this assumption, orders have
been issued for the arrest of Rowan and
others believed to be in the conspiracy.
Also arrangements have been made TO
place a guard with DR.. Lorraine and
insure his personal safety until the men
believed to be conspirators have been
secured behind the bars
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12

governor of johannesburg, accused .
high treason and melting to mo
Counsel for the prisoner announcef s
he reserved his defense and DR.. s z
was again remanded until Decer g
when he will be committed for an
uary azzizes on the charge c S!ing
melted Cornelius Brockama Slrder
John Douglas Forster.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
CHnE's POSITION DEFINED.
Only Natural Precautions Are Being
Taken by That Nation.
(By Associated Press,)

Wy ]ASSOCIdtcU 1TekS.J
London, Dec. 1.-THE Times in it's
second edition today publishes a dis
patch from Valparaiso under today's
date which says:
''The first symptom at the present
juncture of possible awakening Of
warlike excitement among the Chilean
public is the announcement that a
mass meeting Of working people is to be
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
Abolish Bounties on Sugar.
(RU ASSooia tod ProSa

Brussels, Dec. 12.-At meeting of
sugar manufacturers held here In antici-
patton Of the forthcoming international
sugar conference. 1t was decided to OPP
pose any international convention which
does not entirely abolish direct and in.
direct bounties on sugar everywhere.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
Peace Conference Is Held.

(By ASsOclated PfeSS.J
Philadelphia, Dec. '12.-The annual
meeting of the American Friends Peace
conference was begun in this city to-
day. The conference is called mainly TO
protest against war and it's accompa'ii-
ments and to foster plans tending to
realiza ton of universal peace.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
Resignation Is Accepted.

New York, Dec. 12.-The resignation
of w. G. Purdy as president of the Chi
cago, Rock Island and Pacific railroad,
was accepted today by the directors OF
the company. William B. Leads was
then elected president.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
Was Elected President.
(Ry Associated PressD

IBy ASSUCIHltu FFtSS.J
Berne, Switzerland, Dec. 12-Dr.
Joseph Zeemp of Lucerne, vice presi-
dent of the federal council, has been
elected president of the Swiss Fedora
tion for 1902. DR.. Zeemp is Catholic
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
Afrikander in Trouble.
(Rx Associated Press

London, Dec. 12.-In the Bow street
police court today. the prosecution con-
,cluded it's case against DR.. Krauz, ex-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-12
MAco,s NEw ELAN.

Purchases the Stray DOGS Before Put
tng Them to Death.
waco, Texas. August TO- Under the su-
qpcrvisiou OF Chief &C Police Dollns 100
dogs were executed today. after being pur-
chased at pubue outcry by the city, accord,
ing 70 lhc terms Of the ordinance reguat
ing the disposal of unlicensed dogs The
batch slain today was the catch OF one
week by Mexioans employed for that par-
ucuiHr work. TIE Aztecs use tue l4rnt
ana are very sklfu Dogs running at
large without tie licensed muzzle are sub
icct 10 the laiiat Pathetic scenes oc'
cured at tie corral when the dogs We're
ned ont one by one, % face the target rue
Id the hands Of Policeman smith VINO
acted ms cxecptiouer Little boys am!
women appeared to plead for the lives OF
their pets one hoy sold his wheel to GET
The money for tie hne Tor his dog. Ihe
city bid down the lot gt 50 cents, or less
imam / cent csch and alisr getting 4 biz
at sale executed IN due FORM Ike bilis OF
gale for stray stock, the order for the
shooting WAS signed and the slaughter be
gan II was carrled ont without mitch,
oGe bullet to the dog proving sufficient
The cnrcusses We're cremated AZ the city
furnace