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The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-06
WILSON PLEADS NOT GUILTY

Missoula, Oct. 6.-Charles Wilson,
charged with highway robbery in holding
up John Santiago, Spaniard, and giving
him m nnmerciinl heating, pleaded to the
information in the district court today
nc pleaded not guilty and Judge Web
ster set his case for trial tomorrow.
W. p Smith has been appointed to de-
fend him.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-06

Washington, Oct, 6.-Thc
weather indications for Montana tomorrow are
fair and cold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-20
BOOKER WASHINGTON DECLINED.
Lord Grey Receives With Regret Re
 fusaI of Alabama Negro.

London, June 19.-Lord Gray, director of the British South Africa company in- formed representative of the Associated Press today that he had received with regret the declination of Booker T. Wash ington, president of the Tuskegee insti- ute, Alabama, to accept the company's invitation to visit South Africa and make study of racial conditions in British territory and report to the company his plans for bettering the industrial, educa- tional and moral conditions of the people He added that Professor washingtons gospel of excellence in labor was the only true solution of the colored problem, and that preached by colored man 1t would have had a great effect on the South African natives. Had Professor Wash ington accepted Lord Grey's invitation 1t might have been possible to establish in Rhodesia an institution somewhat simi- lar to the Tuskegee institute. In con- clusion Lord Grey remarked:
 "I intend, myself, advocating the es- tablishment of model Kraal where the natives can see how they should live and work"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-20
PASSENGER WAR
 SPREADS IN WEST
RATE OF TWO CENTS A MILE OF TERED, BUT VOTED DOWN, AND IT IS THOUGHT A FIGHT WILL BE THE RESULT.

Chicago, June 19.--What is taken as an indication that the western passenger war will spread to territory beyond the Missouri river, was the announcement today that a proposal had been sub mitted to the lines in the Western Pas senger association providing that tickets sold at the rate of cents per mile, in- stead of 21s between Illinois and Missouri points and Kansas City This move is regarded as ominous. for 1t is almost cer- tain that when the two cent fare was voted down, the road proposing 1t will put in the rate under the individual action clause of the western agreement
 Another cheap rate, which in the un- settled condition of tariffs is of import ance, has been announced from Chicago and Illinois territory to Minneapolis on account of the Swedish singers meeting in July. The rate is one fare for the round trip for individual passengers The rate for parties of 100 or more was announced by one of the Chicago-St. Paul lines some time ago. and the application to single passengers followed on the part of compet- ing lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-20
RELIANCE GIVEN
 A CLOSE CONTEST
THOUGH THE CONSTITUTION DID NOT BEAT THE NEW BOAT, SHE GAVE HER ADMIRERS A GREAT BIG SCARE.

New York, June 19.-If the Constitution did not defeat the Reliance on time ai- lowance in a 25-mile race over the course of the Indian Harbor Yacht club in Long Island sound today 1t gave the ad- mirers of the new boat scare. In more than four hours of sailing the Reliance outsailed the Constitution by only min ute and 50 seconds, elapsed time. The Co., lumbia was again outclassed from the start. Its gain of about F minutes on the second leg of the race was time vast ed by the other boats in a luffing match. Between the leaders the race was hotly contested, first one and then the other getting the better of 1t by sudden shifts of wind which when 1t began to blow steadily left the Reliance about 1 minute ahead.
 The Constitutions fast sailing today was all the more remarkable and makes the boat all the more formidable from the fact that the race was sailed in light winds and smooth water, under which conditions the Reliance has often beaten the Constitution.
 The course was a triangle, ten miles across the sound. five miles over to the Connecticut shore and ten miles along the shore to the finish line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-20
GERMANY NOT HOSTILE.
Tariff Question May Take England Out
 of Favored Nations.

London, June 1s-Lord Camperdown. in the house O. lords today. drew the atten- tion of the house to the recent revelation of Foreign Minister Landsdowne to the ef- feet that Germany has intimated that if other British colonies follow the example of Canada In giving preference to British imports, Great Britain would not be able probably to continue In receipt of the most favored nation terms. Lord Camp erdown asked that the papers on the sub ject be laid on the table.
 Lord Landsdowne replied that he de- sired to deprecate the assumption that the conduct of Germany was actuated by deliberate hostility to Great Britain. He considered that Germany's course was not unnatural. considering the way in which Great Britain had hitherto dealt with these questions concerning the colo nies. If Great Britain made her position perfectly clear and ineligible as she ought to do. 1t would. he thought, be possible to accomplish a settlement of these questions in manner satisfactory to Great Britain and to her colonies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-20
SOCIALISTS IN POWER.
Political Parties In Germany Begin to
 Outline Their Policies.

Berlin, June 19--The political parties are beginning to outline their policy in the approaching re-balloting for members Of the reichstag. The national liberals and members of the center party have agreed on mutual support at Duisburg and Essen where each has candidate against the socialist candidates. In the Grand Duchy of Baden, however the centre party has decided to abstain from voting where the national liberals have re-balIots against socialists. This decision probably means the defeat of the national liberal leader. Herr Basserman, In Carlsruhe.
 The socialist organ vorwaerts today made direct bid for the support of the radical votes for socialists against conser- vatives, members of the centre party. etc It is expected that Herr Ritcher and Earth radicals will everywhere get the support of all the other parties against the socialists. whereas most of the radi- calls can rely on socialist votes where they oppose conservatives, centre parties and other candidates in Berlin.
 The radical organs. Vossische Zeitung and Tageblatt. openly advocate voting for socialists against agrarians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-20
BRANDT CONCERN
 FACING TROUBLE
BRUCE coRRELL OF CANTON, O., SUMMONED AS A WITNESS BE- FORE THE FEDERAL GRAND JURY IN BROOKLYN.

New York, June 1s-The federal grand jury in Brooklyn adjourned until Mon day. The day was spent, 1t is under stood, in the Investigating of matters per- taining to the Brandt cash register con cern.
 Bruce correIl of Canton, O., as assistant doorkeeper of the house at Washington, was in the federal building, and it was understood was subpoenaed as witness against the company It was reported that Correll introduced former Congress- man Briggs of Brooklyn to George F. Miller as the representative of the Brandt company, and that he also introduced Mil- Ter to other members of congress. Correll was formerly in the law office of Will liam Mckinley at Canton. The following statement was published today purport- ing to come from Correll:
 "Correll said that representative of the Brandt-Dent company approached him in Washington and asked to be introduced to some influential congressman, intimat- ing that 1t might be worth his while. He did so, but the perquisite never was forthcoming. After a fruitless demand on the Brandt-Dent company for com- pensation, he instructed his attorney to bring suit at Watertown, Wis., for s700 for services. Tn this way the postal in- spectors heard of the matter and he was brought here as witness. He says the Brandt-Dent people now say they never saw him, much less had anything to do with him"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-20
CABINET HOLDS MEETING.
Time Spent In Considering the oaIves-
 ton Warshlp Case.

Washington, June 19.-The time of the cabinet meeting today was consumed in large part by the consideration of the legal question involved in the decision of the United States government to disregard the decision of the court of Virginia and selze the incomplete gunboat Galveston at the Trigg ship yards in Richmond. Att torney General Knox presented @ care fully prepared opinion on the subject strongly affirming the right of the gov- ernment to disregard the injunction grant, ed yesterday in the Virginia court which forbids the resumption of work on the Galveston pending settlement of the claim of the sub-contractors who have not been paid for material furnished.
 In concluding his opinion the attorney general says:
 "One further point remains to be con- sidered. The letter of the secretary of the navy requests to be authorized to employ if necessary, the military force of the government at his disposal for the execution of his orders. The cabinet af- ter considering this opportunity, unani- mousy decided that the governments case was sound, and the programme out lined yesterday by Mir. Moody should be pursued. An effort will therefore be made to launch the boat next Monday if cir cumstances permit. It is intimated in- formation will be conveyed to the Vir- ginia justice who granted the injunc- tion in the case that he has exceeded his proper functions, and 1t Is expected he will withdraw from what the attorney general and the President regards as an untenable position, thus avoiding any clash at Richmond.
 By the President and members of the cabinet the action taken at the meeting is regarded as of the highest importance. The question raised is new and almost unique. Both the President and his ad- visers gave 1t the most careful considera- ton. It is understood that the opinion of Attorney General Knox, submitted orig inally to the President and cabinet, was modified slightly before 1t was made pub lie. It was stated yesterday on excellent authority that the attorney general in his opinion upheld the right of the secre- tary of the navy to use force if neces- sary to carry into effect his orders It was regarded by the cabinet, 1t is said, to be inexpedient to precipitate that question at this time. as 1t would be like ly that way would be found to amicably adjust the apparent differences between the Virginia Court of Chancery and the authorities of the government.
 The postmaster general also consumed a portion of the time of the meeting, but 1t is stated without reference to the pro- ceedings of the prosecutions and investi- gations in his department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-20
SPAIN NEEDS A NAVY.
Government Cannot Afford to Be un-
 prepared for War.

Madrid, June 1s.-In the course of a long debate in the chamber of deputies arising from the recommendation made by the Marquis De villaverdes to renounce the intended expenditure for the develop ment of the army and navy. Premier Silva and Marine Minister Toca. declared that the government could not abstain from increasing the country's naval power.
 It was accordingly proposed to submit a bill providing for the construction of a squadron, the expenditure for which would be independent of the ordinary budget. The new squadron will consist of seven battleships. three cruisers and a fleet of torpedo boats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-20
President Deep In Game.

The President Is now so deep in the game of politics that he would select Addicks of Delaware for the chairman ship if he thought he could manage ths campaign better than any other man. Mir. Quays health will not permit his man. aging a national campaign is the main reason why he will not head the com mittee.
 The Presidents interview with Senator Platt will deal largely with political con- ditions generally. The most important phase of the situation will be the business interests end of it. The attitude of an- tagonism which has been assumed by the President is not thought by Senator Platt and others to be as strong political card as the President is trying to make 1t. Senator Platt probably doubts the wis dom of raising campaign funds by means of dollar banquets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-20
MILWAUKEE GETS MEETING.
Woodmen of the World Will Convene
 There Next.

Indianapolis, Ind, June 19.-The na- tional convention of Modern woodmen de- cided to meet in June. 1905 at Mllwau- kee.
 A resolution was unanimously adopted appropriating 5000 for the aid of the flood sufferers in Kansas, Iowa, Missouri. Illinois and Oregon, the most of which is to go to Kansas and Missouri. The money will be available Immediately.
 At the opening of the night session. the readjustment committee announced that 1t had been unable to come to an agree ment and the entire question of re-adjust- ment was thrown upon the floor of the convention. The Iowa plan was intro- duced providing for graded increase ranging from 35 per cent to 100 per cent.
 At 12:45 o'clock this (saturday) morn- ing, the convention adopted the Iowa plan by vote of 2151z to 166. The. con- vention adjourned till 9 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-20
CLEVELAND A DARK
 HORSE IN POLITICS
One Interview Says That He Has No Desire to Re-enter Pub lie Life and is Not Candidate-He Gives Out An-
 other Saying the Former is Erroneous

erroneous impression of what occurred between us.
 If I had dreamed that he would att tempt to construct an important inter view, dealing with important subjects, out of what was said on the occasion of his visit, l would have certainly insisted, according to my habit, upon it's being then and there reduced to writing and submitted to me. Instead of gaining the least intimation of such an intention on his part, his first words were thnt he knew an ex-President was not person to be interviewed, and he left me without the least hint that had been interviewed for publication.
 "All care to add Is that the substance of the interview as published is in some respects grossly inaccurate. There are statements in It attributed to me that certainly would not have made to per son 10 nearer to me and no more in my confidence than Mir. Bailey"
 Bailey Defends Ills Story.
 Washington. June 19.-G. M. Bailey Washington correspondent of the Calves ton and Dallas News. said tonight with reference to MT. cleveland's statement that the former President must have overlooked the letter that he (Bailey) sent MT. Cleveland and the reply of Cleveland when the former President intimated that he had not known Mir Bailey was there with the purpose of obtaining his views for publication.
 Tn answer to my letter." said MT. Bailey, T received a letter from MT. Cleveland saying. I have received your letter of the 4th instant suggesting visit to my home on your way to. New York in behalf of your paper, but sug- gesting the visit be deferred until after his return from Ohio. as he was busy then. and If the trip was postponed, the chances of a satisfactory visit would be greatly Increased
 In view of this response, 1t Is beyond my conjecture what 1t could be thought I was in Princeton for except to get a story for my paper. l would gladly have submitted my copy to Mir. Cleveland is he had requested 1t, and if there is any inaccuracy in part of my story. I regret 1t. but as no specification is made as to inaccurate statements, 1 cannot know to what part the objection is offered. Certainly there was no purpose to do MT. Cleveland any injustice, and the story published shows it's tone was kindly throughout"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-20
Plat. VIII See Roossvelt.

Senator Platt of New York will be in Washington shortly for a political con- ference with the President. It will be the first time that the "easy boss of New York has had an opportunity to talk mat ters over with the President since the adjournment of congress.
 President Roosevelts nomination hav- ing become practically assured over a year ahead of the meeting of the national convention, questions will come up at this time that under many other conditions of doubt about such an important matter would not be considered so soon.
 It is not unlikely that the chairmanship of the national republican committee will be talked over. Stories about MT. Quay being anxious to be chairman of the com mittee have gone abroad and have been contradicted. One report had 1t that the President would not think of selecting Mir. Quay for this position owing to the na- ture of the antitrust positiont he Is going to try to assume. and the moralizing speeches he expects to make from the rear platform. There is, of course, noth- ing in this.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-20
TWENTY PERSONS INJURED.
Building In Chicago Destroyed By Ex-
 piosion of Bomb.

Chicago. June 19.-Twenty persons were injured. seven of them severely. and the front of building destroyed by an ex- plosion of bomb in front of Fred Cum mings saloon, s54 Clyborne avenue, to- night. John Laxner, who found the bomb, was arrested.
 A wagon load of the bombs was un- loaded at the city dump, Western ave- nue and Addison street. today by a strange teamster. Laxner, an employe at the dump, on his way home found one of the missiles at Western and Melrose ave- nues. where 1t had been dropped from the wagon. He carried 1t to Cummings saloon, where he told John McNally to give a fireworks display. McNaIly drilled a hole in the bomb. inserted a match and the fireworks arrived at once. McNalIy lost an eye and was burned so badly he may die.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-20
INSURANCE MEN
 WOULDN'TPUTU UP
REFUSAL TO PAY s4o,ooo TO LEols- LATIvE BooDLERs RESPONSE. BILE FOR THE PASSAGE OF BILL REQUESTING RATING BOARDS.

St. Louis, Mo, June 19.-According to James A. waterworth. an insurance ex- pert of St. Louis, the refusal of insur- ance companies to put up $4o,Ooo for bood- lers in the legislative session of 1894 was responsible for the passage of the bills which abolished rating boards and COG insurance.
 At the session two years ago repeal bills were introduced. At first the old figure, $4O,oOo. was demanded for passage This was afterward reduced to $25000. The companies refused to produce the money and the bills were killed in committee.
 This year the business men of tho cities united in an effort to get the bills through Delegations visited the capitol. The insurance companies did not lobby for the measures at all. Only the co-in- surance bill passed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-20
VIII Collect countervaIIIns Duty.

Washington, June 19.--In answer to an inquiry received through the sec retary of state, the treasury depart ment today stated that countervail- i. duty would be collected after Sep tember next, as heretofore. on all sugar imported into the United States which pay an export bounty on the same. Last year conference held in Brussels of nearly all the sugar-pro- ducing countries of Europe at which it was agreed that all export bounties on sugar should be discontinued after ticipate in this conference. asserting September 1, 1903. Russia did not par thta 1t did not give bounty on sugar exports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-20

N EW YORK, June 1s-The World O today published dispatch from
 Princeton. N J.. quoting former President Cleveland as saying:
 Tt Is perfectly absurd to suppose for an instant that I have any desire to re- enter public life. Nor have I remotely entertained the thought since I left Wash ington. more than six years ago. The matter is as far from my thoughts as 1t was in 1896, when, all must admit, 1t was not within my hearing or sight l have no higher aspiration than to pass my days in peace with my family around me, and take no part in politics which any private citizen cannot take with the utmost propriety.
 "There is not a political leader of any prominence endeavoring to advance any movement to nominate me in any state, so far as I have been advised.
 T have on several occasions within a year undertaken to perform the labor which usually falls to the private in the ranks, but there has not lurked within me the hope of any reward save the con- seriousness of having made an effort to assist in bringing about salutary condi- tions in the party"
 This same interview was sent to the Galveston News by MT. Bailey, its cor respondent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-20

KZN oNTGoMERY. June 1s. = tspe- INV cial)-The friendly tone toe ward the south of the speech made by the Hon. Edward M. Shepard before the State Bar association has oc- casioned considerable speculation as to whether or not there is a Presidential bee somewhere near the bonnet" of the distinguished New York lawyer.
 It Is certain that Mir. Shepard has friends in Alabama who would like to see him honored with the democratic nomination. and as politicians see politics in every public utterance of every public man. those of the Alabama lawyer-statesmen of political turn of talent pretend to foresee a bid for southern support in the next democratic national convention by his utterances so satisfactory in senti-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-20
SENATOR PLATT WILL SOON
 SEE MR. ROOSEVELT
It ls Said the President Is So Deep In the Political Game That He Is
 Willing for Anybody to 1
 Manage Campaign. rf
BY wArrERsoN srEALEv.

washington. June 1s.--(speciai.) blowing to the postofice department investigation the senate and house postofice commit tee assignments will prove very enticing in the next congress.
 On the senate side there are two vacan- cies created by the defeat of the chair man, Senator Mason of Illinois, and the fifth member. Senator Deboe of Kentucky. The regular rule of seniority will promote Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania 10 the chairmanship. The senator is now in Washington. and spends a good deal of his time at the postoffice department. He will initiate such legislation as will be suggested by his colleague. Senator Quay. Other republican members of the commit tee will be Eilkins of West Virginia, Dolli- yer of Iowa. Lodge of Massachusetts. Beveridge of Indiana. Mitchell of Oregon and Proctor of Vermont There is one republican vacancy. The democratic side will remain unchanged, the minority mem bers being Clay of Georgia, culberson of Texas. Taliaferro of Florida, Dubois of Idaho. and Simmons of North Carolina.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-20
POPE DECLARES
 HE IS NOT DYING
DID NOT HOLD AN AUDIENCE YEs- TERDAY, BUT ACTION WAS VERY MUCH AGAINST HIS WISHES. HAD NO RELAPSE.

Rome, June 1s.-The pope did not hold sn audience today, much against his own wishes, as he said he would immediately be reported as dying. which l am not" he added emphatically. Indeed, rumor that his holiness had had a relapse was already in circulation.
 The only reason for the suspension of todays audiences was Dr. Lapponis wish that the pontiff should be in the best con- dition for the consistory which is to be held next Monday. The doctor would like to stop all audiences by the pope until Monday, but his holiness refused to &C., cede to the desire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-20
Correspondents Recalled.

Belgrade, June 19.-The newspaper cor respondents who came here from Sofia have been recalled because they say there are indications of serious troubles in Bulgaria. The recall of these correspond ents leads those who are intimately con versant with the Balkan situation to anticipate a recrudesence of the revolt in Macedonia. They consider It possible that the revolutionary committee have proclaimed the autonomy of Macedonia and say 1t is quite possible Bulgaria will openly favor and aid such a line of action. The best informed people here regard the whole Balkan situation as most serious.