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The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
Interest in the Senate,

In anticipation of the receipt of the
first message of President Roosevelt,
members of the senate assembled early
today in the senate chamber and cloak
room. Many of the senators, particu-
larly the close political and personal
friends of the president, were already
familiar with the principal features Of
the message, but the reading of the first
important state paper by the president
was marked with unusual interest.
Despite the cold and penetrating rain
which fell throughout the morning, the
galleries of the senate were filled with
interested spectators, many of them
having a special interest in the mes
sage.
When the journal of yesterdays pro-
ceedings had been read, a communica-
ton was received from the house inform
ing the senate that the body had been
organized and was ready to proceed with
public business.
The Message Arrives.
Senators Hale and Morgan reported
that they had waited upon the presi-
Dent in conjunction with a like COM
mittee from The house, to inform him
that congress was prepared to receive
any communication he might have to
make. The president said he would
communicate with congress at once in
writing.
Major 0. l.. Prudcn. assistant secre-
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
NO TELEPHONE FOR YERKEs.
Magnate Says He Goes in for Nothing
But Railroads.

L
London, Dec. 3.-There is a report here
that Charles T.. Yerkes present visit to
the United States is undertaken, prima-
rily, to arrange a syndicate to gain con-
troll of the English National Telephone
company's stock. The renewed fran
chise which the British treasury de-
partment intends to give the company
runs to the year 1911 at which time the
treasury is empowered to buy out the
company's plant and rights, as "a going
concern" presents a splendid chance for
its reorganization on a paying basis.
7 Nir. Yerkes' plan is said to provide the
capital for the reorganization as he did
for the electrifying of the district rail-
way company.
M Charles T. Yerkes, when showed
this cable dispatch announcing that he
intended to interest himself in telephones
in England, said:
There is no foundation in fact for
this. I go in for nothing except railroads
and I don't meddle with Things Of which
l have no knowledge"
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
Captain Tiliey Acquitted.
(By Associated Press.)

Tutuila, Samoa, Nov. 15--(Via San
Francisco. Dec. 3.)-The general court
martial which has been sitting for the
last six days on board the ship Solace,
concluded its sitting today. Admiral
Silas Casey officially informed Capt. B.
F. Tilley that he was most honorably ac-
quilted by all members Of the court of
the charges Of maladministration as
governor Of Tutuiia and of conduct un-
becoming an officer and a gentleman.
1t is stated here that the charges against
Captain Tilley were brought about by
letters written by white woman living
here to the navy department at Wash
ington. The court consisted Of Admiral
Evans, president; Admiral Glass and
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
GREAT LABOR CONFERENCE.
Gompers Says It Will Be the Largest
on Record.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
Scranton, Pa, Dec. 3.-Three hundred
delegates will be here tomorrow for the
convention of the American Federation
of Labor.
President Gompers said today: THE
convention will be the most important
yet held. and will be the largest in
the history of organized labor. It's work
will be far-reaching in It's effects and
influence on American wages"
Mr.. Gompers refuses to make a state
ment anticipating any Of the work
which will be acted upon by the con-
vention.
The executive council is again in ses-
sion today. The convention Of the Metal
Trades Federation is also in session
This was a new organization formed in
St. Louis last year embracing all trades
unions allied with the American FEEDER
alton Of Labor whose members work in
metal.
Today's convention is held for the
purpose Of perfecting the organization.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
MAKES IMPATIENT REPLY.
Bulgaria Declines Responsibility for
Miss Stones Safety.
(By Associated PressD

(By Associated Press.)
New York, Dec. 3.-The Bulgarian gov
ernment's reply to United States Diplo-
matte Agent Dickinson's note has Just
been made public by the Austro-Hun-
garian foreign ministry at Vienna, says
a Vienna correspondent. 1t was written
by Mr.. Daneff, Bulgarian minister of
foreign affairs and concludes with the
following words:
Il am surprised that you have come
to the conclusion that the United States
will hold Bulgaria responsible for Miss
Stones death. ! must regard it as GER
tain that the using of violence by the
brigands can only be attributable to
your protracted negotiations.
1T was for you to carry the negotia-
tions to a successful end. The Bulga-
rian government declines all RESPONSE
bilty."
In Vienna this answer is considered
most impudent and the hope Is expressed
that the United States will hold Bulgaria
responsible for Miss Stones safety.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
WAR APPEARS CERTAIN.
Argentina Will Maintain Firm Atti-
tude Toward Chile.
(By Associated Press

% (By Associated Press.)
g Buenos Ayres, Dec. 3.-The conflict be-
tween Argentina and Chile is still pend
ing. The Chilean government withholds
its reply as to the proposition of the
Argentine republic. 1t is believed,
however, that the proposition will be re-
turned, accompanied by serious COM
ments.
1t is notorious that Chile has recently
purchased two torpedo boat destroyers
In England and is negotiating for an
armored cruiser in the United States at
Ahe present moment.
The Chilean government summoned it's
minister at Buenos Ayres. Senor Concha
Slbercaseaux. to Santiago, Chile. under
pretext that fuller explanations are
necessary.
Public opinion in the Argentine re-
publis is in favor of a firm, resolute at
titude
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
FRANCHISE Is TAXABLE.
Missouri Supreme Court Against West
ern Union Telegraph Co.
(By Assn lated Press J

(By AssT lated Pr,ss)
Jefferson City, Mo-, Dec. 3.-The su-
preme court today handed down a de-
cision finding that the Western Union
Telegraph company was organized un-
der the laws of New York and is not a
federal corporation and that the assess
ment of the company's franchise by the
state board of equalization is legal and
binding.
This opinion, which is unanimous, re-
verses the decision of lower court in
the case Of the collector of jackson
county against the Western Union Tele-
graph company. Similar suits are pend
ing in other Missouri counties for the
collection of an aggregate of about $3.50,
900 in taxes. The decision in effect de-
clares the state franchise tax law valid.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
HUGE TELESCOPE FOR CHILE.
Lick Observatory Astronomers tc
Study Southern Heavens.
(Rv ASSOcfated PraSSl

Los Angeles, Dec. 3.-There has just
been completed, at the Fulton Engine
Works in this city, a huge telescope,
minus the lenses for the Lick observa-
tory on Mount Hamilton. The steel
frame work for the two 36-inch lenses,
weighs 5000 pounds.
The tube is forty inches in diameter
and 16 feet long. The work has been
passed on by Prof. Campbell, of Lick
observatory, and the instrument will go
to Mount Hamilton only for testing
purposes, after which 1t will be shipped
to Chile and mounted on some high peak
of the tropics.
The present plan is to leave it there for
three years, in order that very close and
accurate observations Of the southern
heavens may be made.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
Mrs. Booth Not Ill.
(By Associated Press,)

Colorado Springs Colo, Dec. 3.-The
reported illness of Mrs. Maud Ballng-
ton Booth. proves to have been exag-
gerated. She spoke here at the college
Monday morning and felt the altitude
somewhat but did not stop speaking.
She finished her address, spoke in the
afternoon to large gathering of women
and again in the evening to another
public meeting in the college. She is
stopping at the home of Senator Sell
domridge. and this morning is reported
perfectly we'll.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
Another Storm Predicted,
(By Associated Press.)


Washington, Dec. 3.-The weather bu-
reau this morning warned the Middle
Atlantic and New England coasts and
Lower Lakes that the storm now CEN
trail over the South Atlantic states
promises to move rapidly northwest, in
manner similar to the storm of No
vember %. and it is feared that it will
be equally as dangerous to mariners
All shipping is advised to remain in
port. The entire area from Mississippi
river Eastward is under the storm in
fluence.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
TO RESTRICT CORRESPONDENTS
Regulations Regarding Newspapermen
at Seat Of British Wars.
(By Associated Press.)

London, Dec. 3.-The military authori.
ties are taking steps with a view to
adopting more stringent regulations in
regard to war correspondents.
1t is intended in the future to re-
strict the number of press representa-
tives at the seat of war, while a list is
to be kept at the war office of those who
are officially considered qualified to act
in that capacity.
Furthermore, the authorities in Pail
Mall have resolved that in any future
campaign newspaper men at the front
shall wear a uniform, the precise ma
ture of which has. however, yet to be
decided.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
Killed by Indians.


(By Associa ted Press.)
Bisbee, Ariz., Dec. 3-John Baker.
who has arrived here reports that him
self and his partner, Walter Kelley
We're fired on by Indians near the San
Bernardino ranch. in southeastern Ar-
zona and that Kelley was killed. Baker
was painfully wounded. Officers have
gone to investigate.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
To Stop Sale of Wives.
CBy Associated Press. }

N1'y -fSSUNIttttl I NSS.V
Cleveland. Ohio, Dec. 3.-The workers
of Alta House social settlement. which
was established and is supported by Mrs.
Prentice of Chicago, Il daughter of John
ID. Rockefeller, are making an effort to
stop the practice of Italian parents in
the slums of selling their little daughte ers
in marriage. They have BEEN successful
in one case, preventing the Issuance OF
a license to Gandenzio GENTLE to marry
Beatrice Cory. II years old. They say
that the prospective BRIDEGROOM had
paid for the girls hand.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
GOT THREE e YEARS
BURGLAR CAPTURED BY WOMAN
PLEADED GUILTY.
GEORGE W. MILL Err SENTENCED
He Was Captured by Emma Arnold in
Her Room Some Weeks Ago
Man Intoxicated and
,.,..: Stupid.

Another young man pleaded guilty to
burglary in Judge McClernan's court this
afternoon and was sentenced to state
prison. His name was George Washing
ton Miller and he was captured by a
young woman named Emma Arnold in
her room in the Will house, on South
wyoming street. one night three or four
weeks ago. Judge McClernan sentenced
him to three years at hard labor.
Miller entered plea of not guilty when
arraigned to plead, but few days ago,
under the advice of his attorney, Lawyer
Grice. he changed his plea to one Of
guilty and was brought into court this
afternoon at half-past one o'clock to be
sentenced.
lis Miller here?" the court asked.
Prisoner Stands Up.
The man stood up and he looked to be
about "a years old
Il understand you have changed your
plea to one of guilty?" the court said.
yes, SIR" Miller replied.
Have you any legal reason to give
why you should not be sentenced now?'
the Judge inquired.
Miller hesitated, and then said, NO"
Then Lawyer Grice and Assistant
County Attorney Yancey made pleas for
AACICy. mI. 1duCSy SdlQ lIldl he luOuSul
the ends of justice would be served by a
light sentence, and Mr.. Grice said some-
thing about the sublimity of mercy, after
he had described the kind of burglary
Miller was concerned in.
When these talks were through, the
court said:
well, Mr.. Miller, everybody seems to
agree that you're a harmless kind of a
burglar, If there is anything of the kind.
The court is not disposed to be severe.
The judgment of the court is that you
be imprisoned in the state prison for
three years at hard labor"
Drinks Too Much.
According to Mr.. Grice's story Miller
came into town the night he was arrest
ed; got Intoxicated and wandered into the
Arnold woman's room She walked up in
bed and grappled and held on to him,
while he struggled to get away. and on
the stairway of the house others came
and captured him.
Miller attempted to do no harm to the
woman, and was too stupid even to get
away. He had taken possession of two
revolvers that were in the room, but he
made no effort to use them. His lawyer
said it was an unpleasant task to recon-
mend Miller to plead guilty, and there
seemed to be reason for the statement.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
Redwood Lumbermen Combine.
(RY Associated Pressl

San Francisco, Dec. 3.-A big combina-
tiOn Of the redwood lumbermen of the
Pacific coast is in course of forma ton.
For some time the redwood manufac-
turers have had union or association
for their mutual protection in the local
trade, but now it is proposed to broaden
the organization by employing a selling
agent to represent the combine.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
Colorado Railroad War.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
Colorado Springs, Dec. 3.-Another
move in the Cripple Creek rate war was
made today when the Colorado Springs
and Cripple Creek district railway made
a rate of 80 cents for the round trip be-
tween this city and Cripple Creek. The
Midland terminal had previously cut
the fare one way to so cents. The Colo
RADIO Springs and Cripple Creek district
road carried the war further today by
making a radical cut in freight rtes.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
M'KINLEY MEMORIAL BELL.
Gift of Senator Hanna to Wooster
University.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press)
wooster, Ohio, December 3.-The me-
mortal bell presented to the University
of Wooster by Hon. Mark A. Hanna
has been placed in the tower of the
chapel 1t bears the following inscrip-
tion: presented to the University of
Wooster by Marcus A. Hanna, in men,
ory of President Mckinley, November 1,
1901
1t Is very handsomely scrolled and
weighs 273O pounds. Appropriate serv-
ices are to be held when the structure
is completed.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
May Have Been Wabash Victims,
(By Associated Press.)

IIoy ASSUCIHleu TTeSS.)
New York, Dec. 3.-Friends of two
brothers, Wolf and Michael Demmont,
who arrived here from Hamburg on the
Grafwaldersee and were on their way
to 1146 Howard street, San Francisco,
are making inquiries here as to the
whereabo of the boys. They believe
that the brothers perished in the recent
wreck on the Wabash road, near Adrian,
Michigan.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
Insane Man Runs Amuclk.
(By Associated Press

\oy ASSOC.Ateu HF6SS
Spokane, Dec. 3.-Elwell Dillingham;, a
traveller enroute from Seattle to Tren-
ton. N. j., became violently insane this
morning. Leaving the train in this
city, he terrorized people at the Great
Northern depot by pulling a revolver
and shooting in the air promiscuously.
He is now in Jail awaiting developments
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
Kruger Expresses Thanks.

(By -Assocta ted Press.)
Chicago, Dec. 3.-Mr. B. T. Vanallan
secretary of the Holland Society Of Chi
cago, has received a letter from the
secretary of President Kruger, express
ing the thanks of President Kruger for
the invitation to visit Chicago. The let.
ter states that nothing has been decided
as to an eventual visit to America and
that therefore nothing can he arranged
in connection with the matter.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
Fire Destroys Plaster Mills.

(By Associated Press.)
New York, Dec. 3.-Kings plaster mills
at Brighton, Staten Island, said to be
the largest plant of its kind in the coun-
try, was destroyed by fire today. The
loss is estimated at 100000 It is thought
that Robert SwantOn and colored man
named Hamilton, employees in the works,
perished in the flames. Many of the en-
ployes escaped with difficulty.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
Train Kills Prominent Citizen

(By Associated Press.)
BurlesOn. Texas, Dec. 3.--J. NJ. Bay
ard of this place was killed by train
in Fort Worth yesterday. Mr.. Bayard
was one of the wealthiest and most dis
tingu1shed men in the county. He was
a native of New York and was a cousin
of the late Thomas F. Bayard, former
secretary of state.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
Complained Against a Bishop.

(Ry Associated Press)
Rome, Dec.3.-According to the Popolo
Romano, when the Pope yesterday re-
ceived in audience, Fathers O'Keofe and
Malone of the diocese of Denver, they
presented complaints agains: Bishop
MatZ of Denver.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
Antagonists Now Praise Butler.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated PreSs.)
London, Dec. 3.-An the newspapers
which attacked General Butler for maxi
ing the speech that led to his dismissal
now praise him for his reticence at the
Devonian dinner and in effect thank
him for not supplying his friends with
a stick to belabor the government. II
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
To Boycott American Tobacco.

VBy ASSOCIateu FreSS.J
London, Dec. 3.-The Imperial Tobacco
company has addressed the British pub
lie on the subject of the tobacco war. In
about hundred London and Provincial; !;
journals there appeared a striking page
advertisement appealing to patriotic
British smokers to boycott American
importations. The advertisement is SUP.
posed to have cost fully $1,000 for one
day.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
Pugilist's Injuries Fatal.
(By Associated Press.)

VBy ASSOCIATED PFeSS.1
New York, Dec. 3. 3.-August Reiniger
the pugilist known as Dutch" who was
severely beaten in q fight with James
Driscoll at the Aurora Athletic club in
this city last Friday night, died from his
injuries today. Driscoll is under arrest
and will be held pending the outcome of
the coroner's investigation.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
BUTTE, =,

Mr. Broderick does not see his way to
publish the official account of = 's-
patches photographed by Gener - er
to General White at Ladysmitt .ms
likely the mystery will not > :ared
up until the meeting of par t.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03

Captains Thomas Hooper, Reyter and
Merry. There is general feeling of
satisfaction among the natives and
whites here because of Captain Tilley's
acquittal.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
Battle Abbey Purchase Confirmed.
(By Associated Press.)

10y ASSocidteu TreSS.)
London, Dec. 3.-The report that has
been flying about for days past to the
effect that Sir Augustus Webster has
purchased Battle Abbey is now authors
tatively confirmed.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
Overdue Ship Reaches Port on Fire.

VVefuue Sn1p dAScneS F0rC on EIre.
(By Associated Press)
Honolulu, Nov. 26--Via San Francisco,
Dec. 3.-The American ship Roanoke,
which was thought to have been lost at
sea, being 1852 days out from Norfolk,
Va, bound for San Francisco, arrived
here today In distress, with her cargo
of coal on fire. She left Norfolk last
June and was shortly after reported on
fire on the Atlantic coast.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-04-26

fore, the native takes long pole, puts
a sort of combination hooked arrange
rent at the top and takes position
in street, and with the pole held
erect waits for bats to come along and
bump into the hooked portion. AS the
native sees bat coming he plans to
have the hook in it's path, and as he
moves the pole, so as to bring the
hook into contact with the head of the
bat, the latter usually strikes it with
bang and drops TO the earth stunned,
when the native proceeds to promptly
put the bat to death. After standing
in his position for an hour or more,
the native has little pile of bats at
his feet. These he takes to the market
the next day and receives about two
cents each for them. The bats are
eaten only in small part. The wings,
head, and. in fact. all but small por-
tion of each side is thrown to waste
Scientific American.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-04-26
President Diaz's Activity,

Powell Clayton, ambassador to
Mexico, on recent visit to Washing
ton, told a story illustrative of Presi-
dent piaz's activity, in spite of his
years. In company with the president
the ambassador visited the Mexican
military academy. 1t happened to be,
the hour of exercise, and many cadets
were engaged in the gymnasium. Rope
climbing was one of the exercises.
From rings in the timbers of the roof
4O feet above the ground, ropes were
suspended and up these the cadets
climbed, using only their hands to
raise and maintain themselves. Presi-
dent Diaz and Ambassador Clayton
looked on for few moments, and
then, to the astonisnment of the
American, the president of Mexico
stripped off his coat took hold of one
of the ropes, and went up, hand over
hand, to the top as nimbly as any of
the cadets.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-04-26
A Zeal Prnirie Schooner.

A real prairie schooner was that
described by F. w. Myer of Bonney,
Brazoria county, as he sat in the ro-
tunda of the Capitol hotel, Houston,
Tex. In speaking of it he said: You
couldn't call it an automobile, but a
windmobile, because it is propelled
over the prairies by the wind. A trial
trip was made couple of days ago,
and it proved a decided success. 1t was
made up of two pair of wheels, the
larger pair being in front and tho
smaller in the rear. A board platform
made the floor upon which the occu-
pants stood or sat. A 16-foot sail was
planted in the front part of the plat
form and through skilful manipula-
tion the vehicle was enabled to travel
in any direction except straight
against the. wind. The prairie road
over which it travelled was not an
exceptionally smooth one, but fur
nished a surface that enabled it to
move with celerity. 1t carried six men
on the trip. The result was so salts
factory that others will be built. The
speed at times was 10 or Is miles an
hour. dallas News.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-04-26
Portugal a Dou In The Manqer.

In the 500 years in which he has
claimed the shore line of East Africa
from south OF Lorenzo Marques to north
OF Mozambique, and many hundreds OF
miles inland, the Portuguese has been
the dog in the manger among nations.
In all that time h. has done nothing tc
help the land or the people which he
pretends to protect, and he keeps those
who wo9d Improve both from gaining
any hold or influence over either. His
strip o. md is still unsettled and un.
safe, it, 7lth undeveloped, its peop!s
untamc ihner's Magazine.