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w. n. Johnston of Dillon,
Finds Hunting Is an Ex-
pensive Amusement.
DEPUTY GAME WARDEN
TAKES HAND IN GAME
Offender Is Promptly Prosecuted-He
Pleads Ignorance Of the Law, But
This Does Net Excuse Him, and the
Judge Before Whom the Case Is
Tried Fails to Show Any Mercy.

twenty-five dollars a grouse is a pretty
high figure to pay for birds, and the man
who buys feathered game at that price
must needs have long purse.
Nevertheless w. III. Johnston, foreman
of the electric light company at Dillon yes
terday bought two grouse at that price.
Deputy State Game Warden Henry
Aware was instrumental in bringing about
the commercial transaction in which the
grouse commanded the gilt edged figure.
lie arrested Mr.. Johnston Saturday for
killing the birds in the Dillon neighbor-
hood, and yesterday had the latter before
Justice of the Peace Vermillion at Dillon
to answer to a charge Of breaking the
game laws.
Mr.. Johnston pleaded guilty TO Staying
the grouse and was fined $50 and costs,
which amounted to about $50
The birds which Mr.. Johnston killed
were what are called willow grouse. They
are prairie birds, and are sometimes called
prairie chickens, but the place they most
frequent is along the banks OF a stream in
the willows, which has earned them the
name Of willow grouse.
The open season for these birds is from
the 18th of August to the Ist of Decem-
Der, and they are protected by the law at
this time of the year.
This is the mating season, and the yio-
lator of the law who kills two of them
now kills prospective half dozen more
Mr.. Johnston stated that he was igno-
rant of the law. Ignorance of the law IS
no excuse, however hence he had to nav
for the birds through the nose.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-04-16
MR.. WYNDH< MS IRISH LAND BILL
FINDS Fl VOR IN LEAGUERS' EYES
5 ire Is Voted Down in Dub
That the Conference
approve Document.

holding all who had come from every part
OF Ireland TO discuss the Irish land bill
Many Nationalists Present.
On the platform sat almost every nation
alist member of the parliament. with a
scattering of prelates. In the body Of the
rotunda was a gathering seldom cqualed.
Farmers from Clare. in top boots labor
ers from, Dublin county. landlords from
Cork and priests from all parts, the lat
tcr's sombre clothing and tall hats con-
trasting pleasantly with the bright home
spun apparel of the majority.
IL was essentially convention of the
soil, though a lighter touch was given bv
the presence OF the well dressed women
who filed the galleries.
Early in the morning Lord Dunraven,
who is simultaneously presiding at a pri-
vatc meeting of the landlords committee,
sent word TO John Redmond. Irish leader,
suggesting that the land conference re-
convene Saturday after the opinion of the
national convention Of the land bill is
known. so that both landlords and tenants
may then discuss their mutual objections
Mr.. Redmond will he unable TO decide
on the proposition until after today's pro-
ccedings. for which lengthy adcnda have
been provided, consisting OF many pro
posed amendments to the details OF Sec
retary Wyndham's proposals, the chief
movers being William O'Bricn and Michael
Davitt.
The former, while congratulating Ire
land on the fact that the British ministry
had introduced a bill accepting in prin-
ciplc, after centuries of struggle, that the
land should be restored to the people OF
Ireland. will urge the delegates TO press
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ny ASSOCIATED Pass.

New London, Conn, April I6.-The
Minnesota was launched at AIS this after
noon.
Final preparations for the launching
were begun early today at the yard of the
Eastern Sbipbuiding company in Croton,
the entire force being busted in Knocking
away the heavy blocking and getting every
last detail In readiness for the initial
plunge OF the big ship into the water.
Many Spectators Present.
Every trolley car from Norwich. ve-
hicles from the suburban districts aud spe-
cial trains on the New York. New Haven
y Hartford road brought loads OF specta-
tors.
The steel cargo and passenger steamship
Minnesota, built At New LONDON Tor the
Great Northern Steamship company is
not only the largest vessel of any kind
constructed in America but il is the largest
cargo carrier in the world.
The Cedric" which is registered at the
same tonnage and exceeds the "Mnne-
sofa in length has less dead weight car
rying capacity by more than 1000 tons.
Tie dead weight carrying capacity Of the
Cedric" is 1900 tons, while that OF the
Minnesota is $1,000.
Garry Many Tons.
The Minnesota" and her sister vessel
the Dakota, which IS To be launched in
about 10 weeks, will carry $4,000 long
tons Of coal and z8o 900 barrels Of -four.
This is so per cent more than the dead
weight carrying capacity Of the two giant
carriers Of the White Star line, the "Ced-
ric" and the Celtic"
As compared with the largest steamships
built at American shipyards, the Mime
sofa" and Dakota" have nearly double
the tonnage displacement and fully double
the net dead weight carrying capacity
The strength OF the "Minnesota's" hull
is shown by the fact that il is twice as
thick as that Of the American battleship
the Oregon"
Plating Is Steel.
The Oregon" uses steel deck plating Of
half inch in thickness, the Minnesota"
uses an inch TO an inch and quarter
plate.
Where the Oregon" uses a main frame
six by three and a half inches, the Min
nesota' uses a I2-inch.
The Minnesota" is Of the intermediate
cargo and passenger type, and built under
Iloyds survey. She is 63o feet long, "a
feet inches wide, SO feet high TO upper
deck. ~ feet high to captains bridge, izz
feet high to top OF mast and has FIVE con-
tnuous decks all plated with steel.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-04-16
PLOT TO DYNAMITE
A CROWDED HALL
Great Falls Man Confesses That He Was to Have
Assisted in the Dastardy Deed

aid him in touching them off where they
would do the most good
Nicholson was formerly employed at the
brewery. Four weeks ago he got into
a row and was let out. He is said 10
have made open threats to get even.
Had the plot, as retaied by Roberts.
been carried out, it could hardly have
failed to entail great loss Of life, as the
stockhols brewery is beer hall and full
Of people every evening, at which time,
his fuses.
Mickels lson has disappeared, but a de-
termincd search will be made for him.
70 Roberts sticks to his story, under strict
cross-examination.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-04-16
UNION MEN TO STAND
BY TELEPHONE GIRLS
If Operators Are Imported From Salt Lake, Labor Or
CARNATIONS of Butte Will Assist Displaced Misses.

Excitement prevailed in Butte labor
circles this morning when il was reported
that the Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone
company had sent eleven girls from Salt
Lake to Butte to take the place OF opera
tors employed in this city.
A dispatch from Salt Lake stated the
girls were to leave this morning at the
request OF the Butte Office.
Manager Miller OF the Bell company
said he had no knowledge OF the matter.
Il have not heard a word about il, and
the first that ! knew OF il was when
. read the dispatch this morning" said
he.
II cannot state positively that the girls
are not coming. but certainly this once
has not asked for them. and | do not
think il likely they would be sent with
out such a request from the Butte Office"
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-04-16
NO TRUTH IN CHARGE
MRS. MCGEE CoNFEssES THAT SHE
PERJURED HERSELF IN THE
ASSAULT STORY.

Great Falls. April I6.--Mrs. A. Niece,
who had her husband arrested for an al
legged criminal assault, committed upon the
person OF her daughter and his step
daughter, Miss Judd confessed in the dis
trict court here this morning that there is
no truth in her allegation.
She made a complete backdown when
put in the dock. She said she knew at the
time she was telling the story that there
was no truth in il and wished to see her
husband exonerated
Jealousy is said TO have been her mo-
tive.
Mr.. McGee had waived preliminary ex-
animation and came to trial chccrfully
Mrs. McGee refused to answer the sum
mons and the sheriff was obliged to send
after her. The couple live at Monarch
The costs were assessed against the
wife, and McGee was dismissed II the
woman does not pay suit will be instituted
against her by the county
A medical board examined Miss Judd
and found she could not have been the
victim OF the outrage, as described by her
mother
Mrs. McGee confessed after hearing tie
testimony OF the examining physicians.
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The talk among union men this morn
ing was 10 the effect that there might be
trouble II the telephone company at
tempted to displace the girls now en-
ploycd.
II was asserted by number OF men
prominently identified with organized la
Dor that in case the girls are forced to
strike, the unions will request that all
business houses cease to patronizc the
Rocky Mountain Bell company, and that
in case any firm continued to extend its
patronage TO the company in the face
Of the protest Of the unions, such con
cern will be declared unfair
IL was reported negotiations have been
entered into with telephone companies IN
other parts OF the country with a view
to inducing them TO apply for a franchise
here
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-04-16

amendments enlarging the financial scope
of the bill.
Mr.. O'Brien, however, will ask the con-
vention To entrust 10 parliamentary power
the responsibility of eventually dealing in
committee stage with the amendments.
Fears for Result.
Lord Dunravcn is OF the opinion that
some of the amendments in the nationalist
program can never bc accepted by tho
government. but that some OF the others
might he accepted
The convention unanimously adopted
Mr.. O'Bricn's motion to cntfust the par
lameniary party with the power and re-
sponsibility dealing in committee stage
with the land bill
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-04-16
SPECIAL TO THE INTER MOUNTAIN.

Great Falls, April I6.-The police be-
lieve they have unearthed plot to blow
up the Stockhols brewery and the Cuban
saloon, adjoining buildings on Fourth
street South.
John Roberts, an old rounder, well
known about town, confessed in the city
j"il today that he had been approached
by Ulrich Nicholson. a local gambler
who left town n week ago, with a plan
to destroy both these buildings with dyna-
mite.
Nicholson, so Roberts declares, had the
explosives ready and wanted Roberts to
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-04-16
BURGLAR ROBS HOUSE
WHILE FAMILY DIMES
BY AssocIATED4REsS.

St. Louis, April I6.-While the family
was eating supper last night, a burglar
ransacked the second-story rooms of the
residence Of Philip Stock, secretary of
the English brewery syndicate, securing
ables. James Pierson, coachman, has
been arrs.'ed on suspicion Of being i'm
plicated.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-04-16
Motion to Reject the M
lin-IndicatiOnS
Will Forma' .
ny ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Dublin, April I6.-At the convention Of
the United Irish league here today mo-
ton to reject Secretary Wyndham's Irish
land bill as not meritins support was de-
feated by an overwhelming majority. This
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-04-16
GRAND DUKE ALEXIS.
WILL LEAVE THE NAVY
Suffering From Nephritis, the Com
nnander Of the Cars Ships viii
Seek Relief in Travel.
by ASSOCIATED PRESS

by ASSOCIATED PRESS
81. Petersburg. April I6-The Grand Duke
Alexis, head OF the Russian navy. is suffering
from nephritis and has been ordered abroad
Il Is expected his successor will be the Grand
Duke Alexander Mchaeovich, husband OF the
Grand Duchess Xenia. - ''N
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-04-16

insures the conference approving the bill
i'll principle.
The convention met in the historic
round room of the Mansion house. Two
thousand delegates assembled in the
crowded rotunda, which was incapable Of
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-04-16
ARMED WITH PISTOL,
MALC0NTENT IS
CAPTURED
Police of Moscow, Where
Russian Car Is Staying,
Make an Arrest.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS,

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.
St. Petersburg, April I6.-A political
malcontent named Sladopevtzve has been
arrested at Moscow, where the czar Il stay.
ing The prisoner was said to have had =
revolver in his possession.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-04-16
BRINGS SUIT ON CONTRACT
John Hogan Begins an Action Against
Clarence c. Good.

John Hogan has sued Clarence c. Good
in the district court to recover $56O.Io and
costs on a contract.
Hogan alleges that Good contracted TO
pay him $2,54o for furnishing materials
and building the latter house and that
there is a balance OF $4I4.Io.
He asked for that and an attorneys fee
Of SIsO.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-04-16
NATIVES Of FINLAND
ARE UNDER THE
LASH
Stringent Regulations for
the Order Are Pro-
mulgated.
ny ASSOCIATED pRrss.

Kelsingsfors, April I6.--A decree has
been published here describing measures
for the maintenance Of order in Finland.
Under this decree the governor gen
eral is empowered, when he deems it nee
essary, to close schools, shops and facto-
ries to prohibit private meetings, dissolve
private associations and expel from Fin
land all persons who are considered OBJ
jectionable.
Expulsions which do not permit OF de-
lay must receive, however, imperial sane
ton.
Persons expelled may be ordered to re-
side in certain places within the emDre.
The decree becomes operative in three
wears.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-04-16
WATER RECEIVES THE
NEW STEAMER
MINNESOTA
Great Boat Constructed in
New London, Conn.,, Sue
cessfulIy Launched.
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE
PRESENT AT THE EVENT

Vessel Owned by the Great Northern
Company Is the Largest Craft Ever
Constructed in Anerca-Hull 10
Twice as Thick as That Of tho
oregon--But After Latest Models.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-04-16
MANACLEO SAILORS
ARE LANDED IN
CR|MSBY
Englishmen Charged With
Mutiny Taken Into
Port for Trial.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

BI No"VNINI I'D TFE55.
Grimsby, England, April I6.-The Brit
sh steamer Induna, from Pensacola and
Norfolk, arrived here today with five of
her crew in irons. They are charged with
mutiny.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-04-16
Tents for immigrants.

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Winnipeg, April I6.-Two carloads OF mill
tary tents promised by the government for the
use OF immigrants, have been received here.
day.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-04-16
loubet Witnesses Maneuvers.

Algiers April I6.-President Loubet to-
day witnessed the grand military maneu-
vers, in which 10000 troops took part, on
Mustapha field.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-04-16
Done for Revenge.

Hong Kong, April I6.-The arsenal at
Canton, which was destroyed by an ex-
plosion last week, was blown up by Off
cials whom the viceroy had charged with
selling powder to rebels in order to hide
their defalcations
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-04-16

holding all who had come from every part
OF Ireland to discuss the Irish land bill.
Manv Nationalisis Peasant
Middletown transcript., 1903-10-31
TEE INSTITUTE

The New Castle County Teachers In
stitute will be held in Middletown, No
vember 18th, 10Th and Goth, 1903. The
day instructors will be Dr. Alexander
Forbes, of Mt. Holly. N. J.;.Miss Louise
Connolly, Assistant Superintendent ol
Public Schools, Newark, N. j.; Prof.
George P. Bible, of Pittsburg, Pa; Prof.
J. NJ. Coughlin, Superintendent of Public
Schools, Wilkesbarre, Pa, and DR.. N. G.
Schaefer, Superintendent Public Instruc-
ton of the State of Pennsylvania.
The evening entertainments will be
given by DIR. H. W. Sears, lecturer; Mr..
C. Edgar Rosecrans (Ross Crane) car
toonist. humorist and monologist, and
Miss Jeanette T. Broomell, reader and
impersonator.
Low hotel rates have been secured for
the teachers. The rate will be 81 per
day for the three days. For shorter
time the regular rate will be charged.
Both hotels have steam heat.
Teachers need not fear cold han this
year, as Mr.. J. A. Suydam, the present
manager, guarantees warm room. The
weather is not likely to be cold before
Thanksgiving. Two years ago when the
teachers suffered from cold hall it was
afterwards discovered that boys had filled
the flues with brick. However, the place
Of holding the next Institute and the
time, is to be decided by vote of the
teachers. New Castle, Wilmington, New
ark and Middletown will be the places
from which to select. The teachers will
be asked to form an association and other
important questions will be considered.
Prof. A. R. Spaid was in town on Tues
day making arrangements for the accom-
modations of the teachers, and paid our
office pleasant call.
Prof. Spaid is to be congratulated for
the effort he is putting forth to make the
institute success, and we trust our
people will show their appreciation by
turning out in large numbers to witness
the evening entertainments.
Middletown transcript., 1903-10-31
PERSONALITIES

Miss Lily NJ. Scott spent Tuesday in
Philadelphia. s
Miss Grace II. Parvis spent Thursday
in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Calvin Stidham, of Port Penn
was in town Sunday.
Miss Ada Roberts will spend Sunday
with Wilmington friends.
Prof. A. R. spaid, of Wilmington. maid
our Office brief visit Tuesday.
Clerk of the Orphans Court, Joseph G.
Jolls was in Washington yesterday.
Mr.. Arthur Green, of Dover, was the
guest Of friends in town this week.
Miss Myrtle Berry has returned from a
visit with relatives in Kennedyville, Md.
Mr.. Russell Pennington, of Delaware
City, was the guest of town friends Sun.
day.
Mr.. George V. Peverley left Thursday
for a ten days. pleasure trip through
Canada. .4s$ ,,
Mrs. Virginia Massey, of Wilmington,
was the guest of relatives and friends in
town one day this week.
Mrs. Albert Price has returned home
after weeks visit with friends and rela-
tiyes in the Quaker City.
Mrs. William H. Moore was the guest
of her daughter, Miss Sylvia, at West
Chester, Pa, over Sunday.
Mrs. ,Liston Townsend and daughter,
of Philadelphia, is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. E. CHM, on Crawford street.
Miss Mamie Cracker, has returned
to her home in Philadelphia, accompan.
led by her cousin, Miss Lena Bloome.
Miss Anna 'McColgan, spent several
days during the past week with her sister,
Mrs. William Carey, in Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Bell, and daughter,
of Wilmington, spent Sunday with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. 2. T. Bradley.
Miss Carrie West, ef Wilmington, re-
turned home Tuesday after visit with
relatives and friends in town.
Miss Anna stienberg, of Philadelphia,
was entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Fogel for several days this week.
Miss Jennie McCleary, of Philadel-
phia, spent Saturday and Sunday with
her mother, on East Lake street.
Middletown transcript., 1903-10-31
AN EXPLANATION

MIDDLETowN, DEL, October 3Oth, 1903.
To the Friends and Patrons of the Trolley
Cdrs:-
I came North last April under three
months contract to get rights OF way,
and assist in building the trolley road; 1
have been here six months. The receipts
have fallen off so much recently that
rigid curtailment of expenses is required.
Mr.. Letherbury has kindly agreed to
receive the money and look after the in
terests Of the trolley road without chare-
ing any salary; rather than have the cars
stop running. 1t is possible I may come
North again next Spring to assist in ex-
tending the road further.
Thanking you one and all for the many
kind words / have received and for the
patronage you nave given the cars under
my management; I would respectfully
ask you to continue it to my friend, Mr..
Letherbury. will now say good-by for
the present.
Very respectfully yours,
WILLIAM r. Polk.
Middletown transcript., 1903-10-31
GoLDsBoRoUGH-JoHNsoE

Miss Addie M. johnson was united ir
marriage to Mr.. Earl A. Goldsborougf
on Wednesday evening of this week BY
the Rev. E. H. Collins, pastor Of Bethe
M. E. Church, in the presence of few
relatives and invited friends. The bride
is the only daughter of Mr.. William H.
johnson, of this town, and the groom is
the son Of Mr.. George w. Goldsborough,
prosperous farmer Of Middle Neck,
Cecil County, Md. Both the bride and
groom have many friends who will join
THE TRANSCRIPT in extending congratula.
sions, and wishing them many happy
years of welded bliss. The bride was
the recipient Of many useful and hand
some presents. Mr.. and Mrs. Colds
borough will reside in Middletown.
Middletown transcript., 1903-10-31
ODESSA

Miss L. N. Corbit spent Sunday with
her sister, Mrs. William Curtis, at New.
ark.
Miss Mary Hutchin, OF Middletown,
spent Sunday with Miss Cornelia Town.
send.
Mrs. Ethel Vinyard and son Lee, and
Miss Lydia Huntington spent Wednesday
in Smyrna.
Miss M. Eta Rose, Of Newark, is spend
ing sometime with her sister. Miss Bur.
dette Rose.
Miss Grace NJ. Vinyard has accepted a
position in Philadelphia and left for that
place Thursday. ~e 4.s-'"
Misses Mae spicer and Viola Cleaver
visited Wilmington friends from Satur-
day until Monday.
Mr.. Oakley Vinyard, of Philadelphia,
visited his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Vim
yard, part of last week. .'.'s'@i'
Mr.. and Mrs. George Carson Boyd and
daughter, of Wilmington were guests Of
Mr.. William Tucker and wife over Sun
day. ~ - .'''.t I. IA .ssa ''.. .....
:. Mr.. and Mrs. L. v. Aspril entertained
Rev. w. O.. Hurst, wife and son, Of New
port. during the two days of the Conven-
ton. H.
Middletown transcript., 1903-10-31
- y - ~ T.
DEATH OF MRS. MARY A. STATS

The death Of this aged lady occurred at
her home on West Main street Wednes-
day morning at two o'clock, after a
lingering illness. Mrs. Stats had been
resident of our town for the past eleven
years, and during that time had endeared
herself to many of our people who were
greatly shocked to hear of her death.
Prior tomoving here Mrs. Stats resided
on her farm near Sassafras, Md, and
during her entire life had been an active
member Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. She was aged 7S years.
Funeral services were held at her
late home Yesterday morning at 10
o'clock, and were conducted by her
pastor, the Rev. G. T. Wyatt, D. d., and
large cortage Of sorrowing relatives and
friends followed her remain to its last
resting place in the M. P. Cemetery at
Sassafras, Md,
Middletown transcript., 1903-10-31
CHURCH NOTES

The Young Peoples Society Of Chris
tian Erdeavor of Forest Presbyterian
Church, meets every Sunday evening at
6.45 o'clock. A cordial invitation is sx-
tended to everybody. The topic for to-
morrow is "Great men OF the Bible: What
David teaches us" Sam. 16:l1-13; Ps.
10; John 7:42. Leader, Miss Mary Now
land.
Bethesda Epworth League meets in
the lecture room of the NJ E. Church
every Sunday evening at 6.45 o'clock.
Everybody is invited to attend. The
topic for tomorrow evening is: "The
Study of Missions" Mission Study Rally
Day. Leader, A. G. Cox.
The subject of the Rev.. F. H. Moore's
sermon on tomorrow evening will be:
"With Saint Paul in Athens" All cor
daily invited.