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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-19
4 TAX BILLS rHREsHEp OVER
The Inheritance Tax Rebate Is Recon-
= rnended to Pass.

The house committed on taxes and tax
laws to-day appointed a sub committee
made up of Messrs. w. A. Nolan. Fry
berger and Wells. to consider four bills,
two introduced by Mr. Nelson and two
by DR.. Dorsey. The Nelson bill provides
for the taxation Of property owned by
freight lines and sleeping car companies.
The Dorsey bill provides for the taxation
Of foreign corporations and for the dis
closure of the outstanding bonds and in
debtedness of corporations within the
state which do not pay a gross earnings
tax. -
The committee decided to recommend
for passage the Sinclair bill Apr OPERATING
$4,000 to reimburse persons who paid
money into the state under the inheritance
tax law, afterward held unconstitutionaL
and Mr.. sFulton's bill providing for the
taxation of merchandise. the situs of
which has been changed between the date
of assessment and collection. The Block
BILL providing for the abatement Of taxes
upon farming land on which the crops
were destroyed by hail or storm in 1902,
will be reported for indefinite postpone
ment. -.ns 49, =.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-19
MEN AND MEASURES

The bills creating additional judges in
the fourteenth and fifteenth districts
reached final passage yesterday morning,
and before the day was over three candi-
dates for appointment had called on the
governor. His task in the fourteenth will
he rather easy, as it seemed certain he
will appoint former Senator Andrew Grin
deland of Warren, although there are 9TH
er aspirants. In the fifteenth there is a
warm contest between Marshall A. Spoon
err of. Bemidji and c.. c. Mccarthy Of
Grand Rapids, former state senator. The
governor will probably make the appoint
ments this week, as soon as he has signed
the bills. -
In the opinion Of competent attorneys
the antitrading stamp, bill which the SEN
ate passed yesterday will, never stand the
test of the Minnesota courts. They say
that no law. is. constitutional which pro-
hibits a merchant from. giving away a.
legitimate article: of trade, to his custo-
mers. The bill has yet to run the gaunt-
let in the house. ssH>
It should now be in order for Mr. Tighe
TO introduce q bill giving. the attorney
general another assistant. He has intro
duced two bills which, if passed, will add
to the burdens of that already overloaded
office. One makes it the attorney gen
erals duty to draft bills desired by any
state officer or board These bills are
to be transmitted with the reports of such
officers. The other bill prohibits state
boards or officers from employing special
attorneys unless authorized by law. Their
law work is to- be done by the attorney
general, unless a special emergency arises,
when the attorney general is to certify
the fact to the state auditor, who may
authorize the employment of special coun-
sci, to be paid out of the department APP.
preparation. -: sg-: ~.
The senate committee has stamped its
approval on Senator Golfers bill creating
county assessors, who are to supplant the
present system of township assessors. The
county assessor is to be appointed by the
district court for a four year term. and
will also take the place of the county
board Of equalization. This is a radical
step in the direction Of tax reform. for
even the tax commission did not 70 so far.
It recommended a county supervisor of
assessments, but did not attempt to abol-
ish the town assessors. .z s. ~
Times have changed indeed. The pass
age of the gross earnings bill yesterday by
the house was a simpler matter than two
years ago. Then the bill was passed after
a month of bitter warfare. Yesterday the
bill received a unanimous vote, the largest
given to any bill this session, and the only
reason it was not passed before was be-
cause there were so many members deter
mined to be sure they had a good law.
@-s Charles B.. Cheney.
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G. 3. BILL PASSES HOUSE
Bill for Four Per Cent Tax on Rail
roads Goes Through by
Unanimous Vote.

BY a vote OF 1913 to 0 the house yester-
day passed the four per cent gross earn
ings bill. There was no debate on the
main proposition. Mr.. Fryberger made
some verbal amendments to the printed
bill, and accepted IN amendment by
James D. Shearer, who offered his section
requiring payment of taxes due under ex-
listing laws as a condition precedent to
contrasting the validity Of the new act 1t
was. adopted in lieu of a, similar section in
the Fryberger bill, the only change being
one of FORM. The bill was then placed
on its passage. : The: bill now goes to the
senate: ~ e s,sf II > 49,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-19
Armstrong Can Sion Bills.

-. George W.: Armstrong, who was elected
speaker of the house pro tenn Monday aft
ernoon, has all the powers of the perman-
-ent speaker, according to the ruling of
VI. Donahower, assistant attorney. gen
eral. He was asked yesterday; whether
the speaker pro tenn had authority to
sign bills. Mr.. Donahower- held that the
house. had the right to- select it's presid-
ing officer at any. time. The constitution
requires bills to. be signed by the presid-
ing officers of both houses before they are
presented to the governor. Mr.. Arm
strong's signature will be accepted for that
purpose until the permanent speaker re-
SumeS his duties.
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Washington, March. 10. -5i,non Newton
Dexter North, who has accepted Presi-S
dent Rooseyelt's tender OF the office Of
head of the census bureau. was head Of
the manufactures department of the
twelfth census, and is a. most capable
statistician. ~ ct5f $3.50 5.s51 - = 49,
For many years he has been engaged in
newspaper work and had served as presi-
dent Of the New York State Associated
Press and editor of the Albany Express.
In 1888 he became Secretary Of the Ma
tiona1 Association Of Wool Manufacturers
and in 1898 was appointed member Of
the industrial commission. From this
post he resigned to become chief statis-
tician Of manufactures in the last census
He is a, resident of Boston, &~
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warehouse commission act so as to permit ap-
peals from decisions as to Jurisdiction.
b S. F. 1922. MISUNDERSTANDING the amount Of the
official bonds of county treasnrers in counties Of
surety bond. ..S s5 * TX J
S. +. $50. Brownie authorize and empower
cities having population of 10000 fnh abitants
or less TO acquire By ndet1nation proceedings
Waterworks plants, and issues bonds in payment
s. F. 500. Putnanl--Legalizing certain bonds
heretofore negotiated by an incorporated village.
s. T; 1858. Drainage. Committee-To amend the
80 as to permit Investment in county drainage
II. F. 10, Bennett-To create an additional
judge for the fourteenth judicial district.
II. +. 81. Simons-To create an additional
judge for the fifteenth judicial district &.
ing of counties to huild county tails:
b H. IT. No. 1i9. Tighe-Relating to the levy
ing of taxes for county purposes and requiring
certain statements and estimates of the board
of county commissioners preliminary to such
levy, etc.
II. f. PA, Stevenson amend sections
Gn20 and 6033. general statutes of 1894, relating
to the foreclosure of mortgages.
. HI. F.. 31S. MISUNDERSTANDING the expendi-
tlre of highway labor, poll tax, road tax, road
or bridge money upon cartways in counties hav-
ing population of 2O0. 600 or over
H. F. 1925, simons- Authorizing the transfer
OF records from one county to another In certain
cases ses- a4&t4akf 81. = Us. .sy +. ,=t
H, F. 1885, Gandrud-To prohibit the CONSOLE
sda tion of the capital stock, lines property,
franchises, control or the, power of control Of
parallel and competing lines Of railroad.
FL. F. 1876. ShovesTo4 authorize and empower
the city council of cities In this state of over
$4,000 inhabitants to- issue and sell municipal
purpose of providing armories for the national
guard etc. Id: 2" i r. =. a: -'--' =
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Newest and BEST TraIn.

Fl The North Star Limited' is winning
new friends every day Just a little more
elegant than any other train to Chicago
buffet, library and dining cars, connpart-i
ment sleepers, etc. Ride in ease and
comfort. w. L. Hathaway, City Ticket
Agent. No. a Washington avenue s.
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HELENA, MoNT.-The seismic shock
Monday night damaged Montana's new
statehouse. Three great pillars In the, ro-
atunda were wrecked. &zs't:.@. $3.50
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-19
BOLT STRUCK A STATION

Building of the Chicago Great Western
Road at Utica Burned Early
:. 49,. g.: ...s... To-day.
Special to The Journal.
Winona, Mimi, March 19.-The station
of the Chicago Great Western road at
Utica was struck by lightning early this
morning and burned. The loss is about
S., 900, partly insured.
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Glencoe, MINI. .faFch IA. Burglars broke
Into th storeisof Jacob D0ls 6 astS nights and
robbed the cash drawer Of $AQ.ls, TheIe sis no.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-19

Washington. March 19.-Admiral James
G. Walker, said to be slated for the pres
idency of the commission which the pres
ident will appoint to construct the
Panama canal. is the authority par excel
lence on the canal question. and since 1897.
when President Mckinley made him chair
man of the canal commission. has devoted
his whole time to the study Of the sub
ject. Admiral Walker. during his long
career in the navy which he entered from
Iowa in 1850 has shown remarkable abil-
ity., . 49, - -
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i Another club woman, Mrs. u
Haule, of Edgerton, Wis, tells
how she was cured of irregulari-
ties and uterine trouble, terrible
pains and backache by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
GA while ago my health began to
fail because Of female troubles. The
doctor did not help me. remembered
that my mother had used Lydia p.
Pinkham's Vegetable. Compound
on many occasions for irregularities
and uterine troubles, and I felt sure
that it could not harm me at any rate
to give it a trial.
81 was certainly glad to find that
within week I felt much better, the
terrible pains in my back and side
were beginning to cease. and at the
time of menstruation l did not have
nearly as serious a time as hereto
fore, so I continued its use for two
months, and at the end of that time
was like new woman. I really have
never felt better in my life, have not
had sick headache since, and weigh
20 pounds more than ever did, so
unhesitatingly recommend Vegetable
Compound.''-M Mrs. MAY HAULE, Ed
gerton, Wis, President Household
Economies Club. = $4,000 forfeit if originalof
above letter proving genuneness cannot be produced
Women should remember there
is one tried and true remedy for
all female ills, Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. Re.
fuse TO buy any other medicine
you need the best.
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A DEATH AT WORTHINGTON

illness Of Mrs. c. A Forbes, Prominent
In the Eastern Star Lodge,
-. Terminates Fatally. - 49,
Special to The journal.
Worthington, Mimi. March 1e.-Mrs.
G: A. Forbes, aged 81, died this morning
after an illness of a month. She was
past grand officer of the Eastern Star and
her loss is keenly felt. E.r
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-19

Joliet, ILL.,, March 10--The postofhce at will
mington, few miles south Of Joliet, was raided
by robbers this morning at 8 O'Clock. The safe
was blown open and the interior Of the office wa.
wrecked. The robbers secured 500 In stamps
and money and some mail. II
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-28
is AFTER JEFFR|ES
TOM SHARKEY WANTS TO GET
ANOTHER BOUT WITH THE
CHAMPION.

Now that Tom Sharkcy has been
matched to meet Jack Munroe, he is after
Jchries for another match To back this
up he offers to post $500 as forfeit
TO bind the match. Thomas has no
earthly show to fight Jclfries, and the
champion will not consider him seriously
When Jeffres was informed Of Sharkey's
def recently he said:
II thought Sharkcy retired from the
ring. He certainly has a nerve to think
that | would consent to fight him. lie
has been defeated too often for me TO
take him on. Why didn't he fight Nun
roe? He and Munroe would make a good
fight. 1t is useless for him to challenge
me, as | won't pay any attention to him.
There is not a club in the country that
would offer a purse for Sharkey and to
fight for.
Il hope Munroe, in his next fight, beats
a good man, for then the clubs will give
us a purse If Munroc fights Gus Rubin
and beats him, then ! will take him on,
no matter wat purse il offered"
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-28
SPORTING NEWS
HERRERA IN TOWN
AURELlO STOPS IN BUTTE ON HIS
WAY TO MILWAUKEE TO
FIGHT NEARY.

Aurelio Herrera arrived in the city Sum
day morning from California, on his way to
Milwaukee, where he will meet Charley
Neary in a six-rounl bout before the
Badger Athletic club. on January s.
Herrera is looking fine and expresses
himself as being in the best Of condition.
While here he met the representatives
OF the Mount Haggin club. Anaconda and
signed articles for the go with Louie Long.
The articles call for 3o-round bout TO
take place any day after January 20. The
men will weigh in at 12S pounds at 3 p.
M. the day Of the fight. and the purse will
be split rs and IS per cent. The men
will fight straight Marquis of Queens
bury rules, permitting fighting out OF
clnich.
The articles were signed recently by
Billy Lavigne, at san Francisco, l.avigne
representing Long. Long will come to
Montana about two weeks before the fight
in order that he may become acclmatcd.
In speaking Of the Cordell fight. Herrera
stated that on the night OF the fight Cor
dell went down repeatedly without being
hit and that the worst the Mexican could
have got was draw. Every time Cordcll
landed a blow the crowd in the house
would cheer. and this system of cheering
a local man has influenced referees until
they cater to the crowd rather than TO at
tending to the game in the ring. What
ever the crowd wants the referee gives.
Herrera picks Corbett to win the fight
with lianlon, but says llanlon will make
the showing Of his life. Corbett is CON
hdent Of the outcome and is getting down
all the money he can on himself.
So far the Mexican has not taken up n
manager, and will not until after lie re-
turns from Milwaukee II was published
recently by Butte paper that J. w. lay
lor was managing the Mexican, but this,
Herrera says. is not true, that he is look
ing after his own affairs.
In the coming go with Neary. Herrera
has made an agreement to meet the Mil
waukee lad for $3.50, win, lose or draw,
with round-trip ticket 10 San Francisco
and expense money while in the beer city.
Not knowing anyone in Milwaukee,
Herrera made the arrangement more in
the hope of making showing to the pub
lie that he was not going backward, than
for the money there was in it.
Neary is much the larger man OF the
two. and is clever and strong, and Her
rcra will have TO do a fine piece OF work
If he defeats him. Although it is bad
policy to take on men out Of his class,
Herrera can by defeating Ncary, show TO
the world that he is the same little sure
proposition he was when he was here be-
fore.
Asked as to his willingness TO meet
Benny Yanger in this city, Herrera stated
that it was just the kind of fight he was
looking for and il the match was made he
would prepare for the battle i'll way he
had never worked before.
All the talk about dissipation is non
sense, for what Herrera drinks will not
hurt him, and from his appearance he. is
about the same as usual His hand which
was bad when he fought Cordcll is inn
proving, and he will save it in his fight
with Neary, and do his execution with the
other
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-28
At KLEPETK0 SHOOT
SMYTHE WINS MEDAL HELD BY
LATE MR.. WRlGHT-THE
SCORES.

The kiepctko shoot held yesterday by
the Butte Rod and Gun club was the occa-
sion for large turnout OF crack shots
and proved to be an interesting event.
The entrance money for the shoot will 90
to the widow OF the late May Wright. who
lost his life at Georgetown lake, and the
entries amounted to $500.
The Klepetko medal was heretofore held
by Mr.. Wright, and will hereafter be worn
by Mr.. Smythe, he having won it yesterday.
MIR. Smythe won the tie between him
self and Mr.. Confarr, with q ont of pos
siblc IS. Smythc had a handicap Of -
yards, Confarr 20 yards aud Brownlec ~
yards
The shooting by proxy for absent mc9
bcrs was a new feature yesterday. Sew
eral members who could not be OH hand
sen; their entrance money and proxy.
Brownlec held the proxies OF Confarr and
Burgess. II was SO arranged that the man
holding a proxy did not know until after
he had shot who he was shooting for, him
self or someone else
Mr.. Browucc OF Spokane sent $a5 and
had five proxies. while Mr.. kcpctko had
two. and Mr.. Confarr, who shot for Mr.
Brownlee, succeeded in teng for the
medal.
The shoot for the medal was at IS blue
rock singles per man. The score was as
follows:
Frank klepcko (proxy u. Emmons), is;
Frank kepctko (proNy ). Emmons), -; T..
Noibeek tproNy Tutle). -; Drumgoolc, 81,
w. {. Bachelor. -; Walter Wilmot (proNy
tonfarr). az Walker. 81; Goddard, 20; ltngel
tproxy Twphy). 20; Spargo tptoNy Doty), Isl;
Pcckovcr, 10; L. q. Smith. is, v. H. Reno,
y; Mahan, 70; Sharman IS; Morley, ";
lancey, u; Showers. u. NJ. u. Kelley, ";
Mat Orr tproNy Nanccy). >, Smyhc, =;
Doolcy. 70; Strachan, Il; Hickey, 20. Nell, 30;
{. II. Smith, 10; T.. Allen, y, Nueovich, y;
lirownlce (proxy Conarrl. =; Brownrc
tpro>y Walkcr, 81; Browncc tproxy God.
dard). u; Twohy 20: A. petham tproxy +.
Emmonsl, i6 lloyc tproNy Kelly is; futile,
~; Browncc tproXy Bachicrl, g; toniarr,
-; O'iirien tproNy Walker, ~; Mood tproxy
Goddard). ~ !. !. Kelly t6roxy Kelly, -;
Mckenzie tproXy Bachelor, 70; Mumbrnc
tpfoNy Morley. ~; Evans tproxy Drum
goolel. 20; Burgess. =; Rockefeller -; Wil.
loughhy 10: H. ~ Reno. 70: Mathcwson
tproxy MclD, -; Slccman. so league, 70;
A. Steward. 10; ". Steward. -: lockwood,
~; Kruger tproNy Walker), ": Brownlcc
tproNy TwohD, 20; Burton, ~; Cullen tproXy
Bufion). ~; ". Allcn tproNy liurgess), 10
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-28
|NCLES|DE COURS|NG

Yesterday was a fast day for coursing
events at Ingleside park, San Francisco.
and the dogs had plenty of exercise. The
following are the results
Open Stake, first round-Haddingto
beat J.. L. H.; Golden Rule beat Bonnie
Hughe. Dorothy NJ. beat Orleans;
Wcdgewood beat Donny Brook Miss Will
son beat Stuvelman; Reta 5. beat Manruc
Equator beat Harica; Gladys Gold Lily
beat Roy Hughic Haphazard beat Gilmore
Girl; Rag Time beat ArticuIatc; Oxas
Betty beat Conroy Irish Lad beat Mark
Twain; Pure Pearl beat Silver Cloud;
Comiauc beat Emil b.. Lulu Girl beat
My Nell; Reckless Acrobat beat Belfast;
Frisco Lad beat Pepper Hill; Racing
Killy beat Doc Burns; Little York beat
Apple Blossom; Mcnto Prince beat Idle
ness Concord Boy beat Yuke; Cloudburst
beat Una; Black Flush beat Colorcd Lady;
Dole Plunger beat keank; Our Motto
beat Orscy Turvcy; Money Musk beat
Dartaway; Toro beat Ordinance; Maid
of Gowerie beat Rcmisso; Amino Idaho
beat Miss Cree; Frisky Barbara beat
Little Merry; Jingle Bells beat Van
Nora; Texas Hobo beat Stakius; Cold
Lucy beat Medley; Royal Frind beat
Mountain Poet Flora Belle beat Clover
dale; Ragged Actor beat Fenil; Queens
Motto beat Glance General Dewct beat
Rich Argosy; Old Ironsidcs beat Mar
guerite Lady Granard beat Ploughman !;
Promctheus beat Viking The Revere beat
Irvngton Trails; Troublesome beat Maid
of the Glen; Jessie Dear beat Young Fear
less; Northern Alarm beat Flora Temple ;
Freeborn beat Helen Hayes.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-28
ARTIFICIAL EYES

That Mrs. DR.. Franks artificial eyes are
the best is not matter of hearsay. Hun
dreds of eye witnesses testify to the fact
that they have had artificial eyes inserted
painlcssly-eyes that are guaranteed to
move and rest naturally in the orbit. Yes,
a perfect match as to color. Price as low
as $3.50.
Cross-cyes permanently Strengthened
without the use of the knife Don't neglect
your children's, but take them to the
Frank Optical Parlor, 4s West Park street.
DR.. Frank, the lady eye specialist, never
advises the use of glasses unless absolute
ly necessary. T. B. Arnold her brother,
who is very fine refractionst, has charge
OF her office in her absence, and patients
are at liberty to come and have any
change made in their glasses at any time
without any further expense.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-28
YANCER IS WILLING
WOULD COME HERE AND MEET HER.
RERA OR ANY OTHER
GOOD MAN.

The proposed match between Tommy
Mowatt of Chicago and Benny Yanger
has fallen through, and Mowatt will meet
the best man that can be secured for him
before a Boston club, A match has been
offered to take place on January ID.
In a letter recently received in this
office John Hertz announced that 4anger
would wait for match somewhere in this
neck of the woods, and is only waiting for
some good man to be brought forward
for go, preferably in Butte,
Herrera was the man suggested to meet
Yanger, and no doubt some of the sports
will get these men together in the near
future.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-28
HELENA GUN SHOOT
SPECIAL TO THE INTER MOUNTAIN.

SPECIAL TO THE INTER MOUNTAIN.
Helena, Dec. aS.-"Otscy" Ycrger won both
the Bryan and Record medals yesterday in the
shoot of the Helena Gun club. There were
nine participants and six events were held.
Weather conditions were good but lack of
practice caused falling off in scores. The
events we're shot over the Manga traps.
Ycagcr and Barlos tied in the Bryan event at
aI Ycager winning the shoot.oif. Following
are the scores:
First event, 10 birds--Barlos, 8; Goodyer, 6;
Mitchell, 8; Church, 6; Prosscr, 10; Sutphen,
s. Jacquemin, 8; Yeagcr, S; Farmer, 6.
Second event, 10 birds-Barlos, 8; Goodyer,
2; Mitchell, 6; Church, 10; Prosser, 9; SUIT
phen Al Jacqucmn, a; Ycagcr, 9; Farmer, 2.
Third event, 20 birds, Record medal-Barlos
16; Goodyer, II; Mitchell, II; Church, n;
Prosscr, l6 Sutphen, 8; Jacquemin, I3; Yea.
ger, IS; Farmer, 49,
Fourth event, 10 birds-Barlos, 2; Goodycr,
d; Mitchell, 9; Farmer, 3; Prosscr, s; Jacque-
min, 6; Sutphen, 2; Yeager, 10.
Fifth event, rs birds, Bryan challenge medal
-Barlos, al; Goodyer, -; Mitchell, y; Church,
Io Prosscr, lS; Jacquemin, IL; Yeagcr, aI;
Farmer, I8.
Sixth event, 10 snges--Barlos, 9; Yeager,
9; Goodyer 4; Church, 8; Prosser, 8; Farmer,
7; Jacquenin, S.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-28
CORBETT A FAvOR|TE


San Francisco, Dec. 28.--General salts
faction is expressed in sporting circles at
the selection Of Eddie Graney to referee
the Corbett- -Hanlon fight Corbett and Han
lon passed the day quietly, receiving visit
ors and indulging in light work.
Hanlon weighed shade under I3o and
Corbctt about I33 The latter had begun
the drying out process and says he wiil
have no difficulty in coming to weight
without loss of strength.
Not much money has been wagered as
vet. Corbett is favoritc at 10 to 8.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-28
ARE TO CURTAlL PRODUCTION
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. as,-A decision has
been reached by the flint glass manufac-
turers to close all bottle factories shortly
after January !, for period of four
weeks, in order to curtail production and
better enable the trade to maintain prices.
Thousands of skilled workmen are rem
dcrcd idle.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-28
AMERICAN LEAGUE
IN SESSION THIS DAY

Chicago, Dec. a8.-The annual meeting
of the American Baseball association be-
gan today. The club owners are uncom-
muncatiye as to the new president who is
to be elected at this meeting. Their cir
cult will remain the same as last year,
with clubs at Milwaukee, indianapolis,
Columbus, Louisville, Kansas City, Min
neapols, St. Paul and Toledo.