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The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-01
MILES F|NLEN IS
STILL A WITNESS
JUDGE McHATTEN SUBJECTS HIM
TO A SEARCHING CATECHlSM
ON SEVERAL POINTS.
STICKS TO ORIGINAL EVIDENCE
Witness Unshaken in His Testimony
That He Never Agreed to Sell the
Minnie Healy to Heinze.

Miles Finlen spent the day on the wit
ness stand at the Minnie Healy trial to-
day. lie gave testimony for the plaintiff
III the case under cross-eNamnation by
Judge McHatten. Heinze's attorney.
Judge Mcllatten subjected Mr.. Finlen
TO a close and searching examination rela-
tive to his evidence OH direct examination.
but he did not succeed in affecting the
latters evidence so lar as could be OBJ
served
An hour or so was consumed by the
attorney in catechising the witness con-
cerning the memorable occasion when
finen met the Heinze brothers, John
MacGinniss and Judge McHaten in the
Office of the Montana Ore Purchasing
company.
Alleged Sale.
This was the meeting at which Hcinze
contends he bought Finlen's rights in the
Minnie Healy by oral agreement, and the
meeting at which Finlen denies anything
OF the kind occurred The cross-cxamna-
ton went into Finlen's statement of the
occurrences AT this meeting.
Mr.. Finlen adhered closely and consist
emily to his statement that the agreement
reached at the meeting was that a CON
tract Tor the SAFE oil ms rights III the mine
should be prepared while he was in the
East, and that he would sign il after he
came back if it were approved by Mr..
Scallon and were satisfactory to the wit
ness.
Judge McIIatten also used good deal
of the forenoon in endeavoring to dis
cover whether the witness always submit
ted the contracts he signed to a lawyer
for approval. The original leases and
bonds on the Minnie Healy to Frank L.
Wishon and others figured in this.
Another Suit Pending.
The instruments had been assigned to
the witness, and Judge McIIatten wanted
to know what the procedure in thai
transaction was. There is n suit. between
Finlen and one OF the assignors Of those
leases and bonds still pending IN the
courts and Mr.. Kelley accused Judge Nc
Hatten of fishing for evidence for that
suit while examining Fincn on this point
he examination resulted in nothing ma
terial in the way of contradiction OF the
witness in the position he had taken.
The trial opened in the morning with
Miles Finlen on the stand under cross.
examination by Judge MclIa,ten. The
Continued on Page Two)
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-01
LEVI S. WILD HAS RETURNED

Levi s. Wild, manager OF the Western
Union Telegraph Office in Butte, and wife
returned last night from a four-weeks'
trip to the East. Speaking Of the condi-
tons in Chicago Wild said:
"It was feared for while that the
wheat and corn crops would fall off about
third, owing to the early frost and con-
tnued cold rains This was especially
feared in the corn belt, but later the fine
weather which followed the bad spell SO
suddenly, seemed to dissipatc the former
feeling. Gambling on the New York mar
ket was another noticeable feature"
Mr.. Wild said he never saw such wild
cat speculation as he did this year in the
metropolis. Everybody was spending
money like water, and the country seemed
TO be in better condition financially than
ever before. But he looks to see a big
slump in the very near future.
The fruit market will be very low this
year. as the frost has about killed every
thing in the Eastern states.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-01
500 IS MORE QUIET
Portion of Troops Sent
Away--Men to Get
Their Wages.
nN Aa.nelAIrn rnIes-

Saui Ste Marie. Mich, Oct. Stree.
ear employees on lines IN the American and
Canadian 500 will be paid today. i, was
announced this morning by The Consoli-
dated Lake Superior company, which con.
trolls the traction system.
Receipts OF the traction lines, the cars
OF which have been running steadily with
the exception of one day, when the Cana
dian line was stopped because Of the riot
ing At the companys Office, are said 10 he
sufficient 10 have made il possible to pay
the men,
There was nothing today 10 disturb ibe
Canadian 500 which is now quiet. Col.
buchanan, in command Of tho soldiers, said
that about $50 men would leave for
Toronto today.
Col Buchanan is confident thai he will
be able TO qucll any disturbance which,
however, is now regarded as unlikely.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-01
PASSENGER AND FREIGHT
COME TOGETHER HEADON
Three Trainmen Killed and Several Bad
ly Hurt--Freieht Crew to Blame,
as They Were Behind Time.
by ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Kansas City Oct. IA special 10 TIE
Star from West Plains, Mo, says:
Northbound passenger train on the
Frisco system and southbound freight No.
81 collidcd headon near Koskoning, I8
miles east Of here early today. Three
trainmcn were killed, fourth was fatally
hurt and passenger was slightly injured.
The dead:
Barney McCristian, engineer; Spring
field Mo.
Aaron White, fireman; Springfield.
John Finch. engineer; Springfield.
The injurcd-J. w. Tune, fireman,
Springfield. Mo- badly scalded; will die.
James b. Webb, passenger, OF Pomona,
Mo, hurt slightly.
Responsibility for the wreck lies with
the crew OF the freight train which was
behind time. The dead and injured were
taken to Springfield. Both engines were
demolished.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-01
HONEST ELECTIONISTS
GO AFTER A SHERIFF
Denver League Asks That Official Be
Set Aside in Selecting the Grand
Jury to Meet.
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Denver Oct. Nv. Fl. Bryant, repre-
senting the honest election league, filed
motion in udge Malones court today ask
ing that the sheriff, Hamilton Armstrong,
be set aside in the selection OF grand
jury to investigate the frauds at the char
ter election and that two disinterested cit
liens be named as solicitors to select the
jury.
Mr.. Bryant read a number of affdavits,
declaring that the sheriff took no steps on
election day to prevent frauds which came
under his notice, and that he is not a
proper person to summon the jury.
1t was also set forth in the affidavits
that the jury thus far selected is made
up OF persons interested in the defeat of
the charter.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-01
WAR IS PROBABLE
Hostilities in Balkans Will
Be Allowed to Rest
Until Spring.
BY ASSOCIATED PRFcs.

Paris, Oct. I.--Ofticial advices from the
Balkan show two distinct signs that war
will be avertcd at least until spring.
First, the Bulgarian revoutionists have
made overtures to the Bulgarian govern
ment and unless hostilitics are actually
undertaken within the next fortnight all
the preparations will be suspended until
spring. The purpose of this, it is under
stood here, will be permitting the decimat-
ing of the Turkish forces through the
winter and the completion of the prepara-
tions for decisive move early in the
spring.
Second, NJ. Natchevics, Bulgarias envoy
at Constantinople, has agreed TO take up
the negotiations. He at first refused to
act on the ground that Turkey gave no
assurances of desire for an adjustment.
His present decision is considered to indi-
cate that Turkey has given adequate as
surances.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-01
Many Rumored Candidates.
by ASSOCIATED PRESS.

st. Paul, Mimi, Oct 1.-The Dispatch
says: Rumors as TO the new president Of
the Northern Pacific are plentiful, bu.
none of them has the trademark of au-
thenticity. Howard Elliott, second vice
president Of the Burlington, is prominently
mentioned as possibility. The most re.
Gently mentioned man is J. d. Farrell, who
is now assistant to President Hill on the
Pacific coast.
Mr.. Farrell is at the present time in this
city, which fact in itself lends some colo.
TO the rumors connecting him with the
position.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-01
THREE BROTHERS i;
IN SAME CHE |
VAN WoRMERS PAY DEATH p 2
TY FOR THE ATRoCIoUS N
DER OF AGED RELATlV
FACE THE ORDEAL { AY
Remarkable Forttude Displayed by the
Condemned, Who Take Last Sacra-
mcnt OF Catholic Church.
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Dannemora. y. V. Oct. i.--t Loudly skies
and drilling rain darkcued the cell
room at the awakening Of the three Van
earth. The condemned men did not sleep
last night until nearly o'clock this morn
ing. hi, tossed uneasily upon their cots.
The last thing any Of them said last night
TO Assistant Chief Keeper Nash was from
the lips OF Burton Said he
II have 10 more fear OF the electric
chair than of this meal which We are
about TO eat. would jus, as lief lie the
last one to 90. for | know that | can
stand the ordeal. am not afraid"
This was not said boasliuly, hut very
quietly.
Keeper Murphy, who was in the cell
room from midnight until a. m. said
when he came of duty this morning that
he had never seen men better prepared
for death or more fully in control of their
nerves.
Has Come to Like Them.
81 tell YOU" said he To the Associated
Press representative, they were lot
more i-controllcd than l. Leaving
oui any question Of their guilt or whether
or not they ough, 10 die | have come to
like those three fellows and il made me
feel bad to say goodbye to them"
Willis Van Wormer said this morning
to Keeper Murphy: 81 only wish there
were three chairs instead of one, so thai
We could all so together The hardest
part OF il is the suspense, but we are
ready. We are grateful for the kindness
which everybody about the prison has
shown us
Keeper Murphy awakened the young
men shortly after o'clock this morning.
They were little dazcd At first, sound
sleep III the later hours having followed
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The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-01
Militia Denounced.
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w NN7W' TNTT1U TKTN1,
Colorado Springs. Colo, Oct. L.. Rcso-
lutions were adopted by the Colorado
Springs Confcderated Trades council call
ing on citizens OF the state regardless OF
calling to demand the impeachment of
Governor Peabody for sending the militia
10 Cripple Creek, during a time Of pro-
found peace, The spirit of the resolution
is that a committee shall arrange for (,
mass meeting 10 he held in this city III an
early daic for the purpose Of taking action.
Resolutions also deuouncc the militia
and declare that il is composed oi the
most undesirable elements in society,
youths OF incxperenec and men oi low
character
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-01
INDICTMENTS ARE IN
Beavers, Green, and Tower
Charged by Federal
Grand Jury.
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Washington Oct. The federal gro !
jury, which has been investigating The
postoilice eases today, brought in an in
dieimcni against George w. Beavers, for
merly chief OF The division Of salaries and
allowances Of The postolllce department.
and State Senator George A. Green Of
New York, on the charge OF conspiracy,
and Two indictments against Scott Tower,
who is in charge OF "A substitute post
Office station in this city, on the charge Of
taking commission on the sale OF type.
writer's TO the government.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-01
Generals Bell and Chase
Are Charged With the
False Arrests.
CR|PPLECREEK0 ORDER
Court Adopts Retaliatory
Measures Against the
State Troops.
ny NcsoclA1ln rRrss.

Cripple Creek Colo, Oct. District
Attorney Irowbrdgc today filed before
Judge Seeds in the district court infor.
nation against Adjuiani General Sherman
Bell and Bripader General John Chase,
charging them with false arrest III the
case OF Sherman Parker and three other
union miners who were held as prisoners
IN the guaidhousc about two weeks no
charge being made against them in court
and who were released last Thursday night
on wriis OF habeas corpus granted by Judge
Seeds.
Sheriff Robertson will attempt 10 serve
warrants Oh the two officers this afternoon
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-01
HARRIS MAY Be MAN
SAID PRESIDENT OF THE c., 3. g. @.
WILL TAKE CHARGE OF THE
NORTHERN PACIFIC.
BY ASSOCIATED pates.

Chicago, Oct. lit was reported here
today that George b. Harris. president OF
the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, may be
elected to the presidency of the Northern
Pacific.
In that event Darius Miller, now first
vice president of the Burlington, will be
promoted to the presidency OF the Bur-
lington system.
1t is impossible to confirm the report
or obtain an authoritative denial from the
Burlington officials.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-01
CONTRACT FOR CANAL
BIG IRRlGATiNG DITCH Is TO BE
DUG IN THE SHIELDS RIVER
COUNTRY SOON.
SPECIAL 10 ruE fNrrR mouHrAry.

Livingston, Oct. IA contract has been
let by the Clyde Canal company for an
irrigating canal to be built in the Shields
river country.
The canal will be more than nine miles
in length and will reclaim a large area Of
valuable agricultural land.
{. W. Anderson has secured the con-
tract and promises to have the canal com
pleted by May IS, 1904. 5. II. Croolcs
will be in charge Of the engineering work.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-01
ST. LOUIS MAN LEAVES TIDBIT
ny ASSOCIATED PRESS.

St. Louis, Oct 1.-The will of the late
Christian Pepper, wealthy tobacco man
ufacturcr who died recently, disposine OF
an estate valued at 100000, was fled
for probate today The entire amount
is to be divided among the children and
one sister Of the testator.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-01
Fighting Continues.
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Sofia, Oct. I.--Dispatches received here
from revolutionary sources assert that sc.
we're fighting continues in the Struma val
ley. The insurgents who had surrounded
the Turkish post at the Bredt pass have
been forced to retire. Another long fight
which took place between the villagers OF
Obdim and Kremf resulted in the defeat
Of the insurgents. The troops burned both
villages.
The Turks were defeated at Belitza, Sep.
tember a8. Much fighting is reported
around Mclink, but the results are not yet
known.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-01
Word From Cotton.

Washington, d. e., Oct 1.-The navy
department has received cablcgram from
Admiral Cotton, dated at Beirut yester-
day, saying that the American consul had
received word from Minister Leishman
that the new Turkish general had started
for Beirut. At Admiral Cotton's request
the collier Alexander mas been ordered
from Port Said to Beirut to coal the
squadron there.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-01
CONSERVATIVES IN SESSION
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Sheffield, England, Oct. 1.-The thirty
eighth annual convention of the Conserya-
tive Association opened here today with
an unprecedented attendance, attracted BY
the unusual interesting political situation.
Nearly 1000 delegates were present.
The Earl Of Derby presided.
The delegates who were prepared to
voice the opposition to preferential tariffs
sat together and appeared to be consider
ably in the minority.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-01
FEWER COMPANIES FORMING
Figures Show That Total Past Month Is
Much Lower

New York, Oct. Papers filed for new
concerns with a capital OF 100000 or
over in Eastern states during September
represented total capitalization Of $zo,-
100000, which compares with $4,000, 900
in August.
Excepting September, 1901, when the
total was $66,soo, 900, these figures are the
smallest monthly records in years.
New Jersey headed the list with $38,-
$4,000, Maine, which occupied first place
in the previous month, came next with
$26,ooo,ooo.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-01
SETTING OF THE SHORES
CASE HAS BEEN VACATED
On Motion Of Peter Breen, Trial Set for
October viii Not Be Begun
Upon That Date.

The setting of the Shores disbarment case in
Judge McClernan's court for Tuesday, October
g. was vacated this morning upon motion of
Peter Brcen.
The reason given by Mr.. Breen was that his
sister was very sick at his home and it would
be impossible for him to appear in court.
Mr.. Shores was represented by o. a. Evans.
The motion was not opposed
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-01
Fifteen NEW TORPEDO
DESTROYERS ORDERED
Higher ForecastIe on the Model to Be
Adopted by the British Admir-
atty Officials.
by ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Glasgow, Oct. I.-According to the
Glasgow Herald the British admiralty
has received tenders for the construction
of IS torpedo boat destroycrs, to have a
speed of asH knots. I
Their characteristic will be a higher
forecastle. The builder will be asked TO
submit designs for the machinery on the
forced fabrication principle, so the work.
ing parts OF the engines will be enclosed.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-01
EMPTY POCKETS TELL
A STORY OF MURDER
Yard Foreman Found Dead in His Office
in Omaha-Deep Cash in the
Side of His Head.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

Omaha, Oct. I,-Georgc McClain, a
yard foreman for the Havcns Coal COM
pany, was found dead in the office of the
company early today, supposedly mur-
dered and robbed. A deep cash several
inches long was cut across the side of his
head.
When last seen McClain had large
sum OF money with him, but none re-
mained in his pockets when found.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-01
FAVOR SHOTGUN QUARANTINE
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS,

Washington, Oct. 1.-Fearing an cpl
dcmic of yellow fever number OF per-
sons along the Rio Grande have appealed
to the war department. for the establish
ment of Shotgun" quarantine and that
the soldiers be ordered to this duty.
While officials in this city are in favor
of taking precautionary measures they do
not think that extreme measures are nec-
essary.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-01
Six Mines Idle.
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Colorado Springs, Colo, oct. The
coal miners of this immediate vicinity at
mass meeting held last night voted to not
return 10 work this morning because Of the
refusal OF the operators 10 grant an eight
hour day aud 20 per cent raise in wages.
Six coal mines are idle today as a result.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-01
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
TO RECEIVE $4,000
BY ASSOCIATED pRreS

Meridcn, Conn, Oct I.--Cephas b.
Rogers, retired manufacturer, has given
$4,000 to the Wesleyan university Of Mid
dletown, Conn, as a contribution to the
fund of $I,ooo,ooo being raised for that
institution.
In addition TO this gift, $4,000 has been
contributed and the alumni has promised
100000.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-01
TWO FAILURES OF BANKS

Washington, Oct 1.-The comptroller.
Of the treasury has received kilograms an
nouncing the failure of the Packard Ma
tonal bank Of Greenfield, Mass, and Of
the Bolivar National bank of Bolivar, Pa,
Of which Examiner John Cunningham has
been appointed receiver.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-01
SCOPTIC TAKES A BIG STAKE
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BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.
London, Oct. LAT the Newmarket first
October meeting today Scoptic won the
Jockey Club Stakes of 10000 sovereigns
for and 4-year-oids, one mile and a
quarter; Rocksand was second and Cappa
White, third. The betting was to "
against Scoptic, II to 10 on Rocksand,
and 20 to against Cappa White.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-01
HELD ON A MURDER CHARGE
Boy Died Of Poisoned Milk and Dairy
Keeper Is Accused.
by ASSOCIATED PRESS.

by NoSUlINTED PRFSS.
Bunker Hill, ILL.,, Oct. 1.-The grand
jury Oil charge, of murder in the first
degree has held Mrs. Ida Gulcrs, who
is accused Of poisoning Edward Checks
field, 6-year-old boy. =
The Gullers have charge of milk
dairy and Edward was son of one of
their customers.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-01
Russia's Intentions.

St. Petersburg, Oct. IA dispatch
from Port Arthur says the program for
the guidance of the committee appointed
under the presidency of Adieff to admin
lister Russias far eastern vceroyalty has
been gazetted.
It provides for the independent admin
istration of the territory, the regulation OF
emigration and immigration, the organiza-
ton of relations with the East China
railway for the regulation of its admin
istration, the maintenance of contracts
for the safety of settlers along the rail-
road, the prevention of negligent working
of mines and the establishment OF educa
tional facilities.
It is further provided that military COM
missaries and diplomatic officials shall be
controlled by one authority and generally
that the administration of the territory be
made as simple as possible.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-01

WEATHER-Paratly cloudy with showers
tonight Southwest portion warmer Friday.
North portion warmer tonight.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-01
Crisis in the Trouble in
the Orient Is Now
Imminent.
IS READY FOR WAR
Japan Is Tired of Waiting
for Russia to Evac-
uate China.
ny ASSOCIATED PEEsS.

Paris, Oct. I.--Acoording to reliable in
formation received here Japan has de-
cided to send two regiments Of infantry to
Corea. This is regarded in authoritative
quarters as being an important step as
affectiong Russo Japanese relations and as
likely to accentuate the possibilities of
war crisis. Japans decision is considered
to be directly related to Russia's PROPOSE
ton to evacuate Manchuria October 8.
1t is now accepted in the highest quar-
ters that this evacuation is impossible OF
accomplishment as China has not signed
the terms on which Russia conditioned her
evacuation.
The advices received show that China
declines to continue the present Russian
status quo in Manchuria rather than COM
nit herself to finally signing the proposed
agreement. In view Of these conditions
Japan's decision to send troops to Corea
is regarded as being most significant
step.
The advices further show that the war
spirit in Japan has materially augmented
during the last fortnight.
Pekin, Oct. r.-Attention is concen-
trated here on October 8, the date an
nounced by Russia for its evacuation Of
Mukden and Neu Chwang.
Russas action in fulfilling or ignoring
her agreement to evacuatc will be the chief
factor it is considered, in determining her
relations with Japan.
Prince Ching, president of the foreign
board, assures the foreign ministers that
he is continuing to resist the Russian pro-
posals.
Prince Ching told NJ. Lesar, the Russian
minister, that Russia should carry out her
agreement first and then the other conces-
sions she requires in Manchuria will be
discussed The Chinese papers assert that
Lessar is pressing for Russian control OF
the customs and mining rights in Manchu-
ria, in addition to the proposals embodied
in the last Russian evacuation scheme.
Uchda Yasuya, Japanes minister, is op-
posing the Russian demands. Sir L. M.
Satow, British ambassador and United
States Minister Conger have limited their
representation for the inclusion OF the
opening of Mukden, Tatung kao and An
tung, in the Japanese commercial treaty.