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The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-11-23
More Mines Idle.

Louisville, Colo, Nov, 23,-'rhc In
dependence mines in the northern coal
field are idle today as a result Of the vote
taken at the meeting in this city last Sat
urday that they should be closed until the
trouble was settled. A number OF team
siers who have been AT the Haywood
mines since last Saturday waiting for coal,
were compelled TO return TO Denver today
with empty wagons.
IT is generally believed by the miners in
this field that John Mitchell will come to
Colorado and personally take charge OF the
strike In the meantime the northern OPP
orators may attempt 10 rcopcn some Of the
mines with non-union men. There is no
change in the situation in the southern
field, where the operators refuse to treat
with the unions.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-11-23
STEAMER MINNESOTA ASHORE
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Philadelphia, Nov a3.-Thc Atlantic
Transport Line Steamship Minnesota, from
London for Philadelphia, grounded today
during fog two miles below Reedy island
light in the Delaware bay. She is lying
easy and will probably float at high tide.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-11-23
MARINE CORPS SERGEANT
MYSTERlOUSLY MURDERED
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

ST. Louis, Nov. a3.-It developed today
that the sergeant of the marine corps, who
was shot and killed in mysterious man
ner last night, is James Week, and not
Ferguson, as at first reported. He was
here on recruiting service. The police are
as "et unable to solve the mystery of his
death.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-11-23
Fifteen DROWNED OFF
BORBJORG, IN JUTLAND
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS,

Copenhagen, Nov. a3.-Thc Norwegian
bark Capella bound from Arendal, Nor
way, for Table bay, Cape Colony, has been
wrecked off Borbjorg, Jutland. The crew
of IS men were drowned.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-11-23
MAHR GETS A YEAR

SPECIAL TO THE INTER MOUNTAIN.
Billings, Nov 23.-In the district court
today the jury in the case of Benjamin
Mahr found him guilty of grand larceny
and fixed his punishment at one year in
the penitentiary.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-11-23
ROYALTY BACK IN ITALY

Pisa, Italy, Nov. 23-King Victor
Emmanuel and Queen Helena arrived here
today on their return from their visit to
the king and queen of England, and pro-
ceeded to the royal residence at Ross
more.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-11-23
Vice Admiral WaIdersee Dead.

Breslau, Prussia, Nov. a3.-Vice-Ad
miral Won Waldersee, brother of Field
Marshall Won Waldersee, died yesterday
at Miesendorf.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-11-23

Cripple Creek, Colo, Nov. a3.-Major
General John {. Bates, who has been sent
by President Roosevelt in response to
Governor PcaLody's call for United States
troops to control the strike situation to
Continued on Page Nine)
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-11-23
1t Is a Very Active Vein.

Mr.. Tower practically testified that this
vein, upon which lIenze POUNDS his title
to all the lcdgcs in the ground, has moved
south about $50 feet since the Pcnnsyl-
vania trial.
Mr. Tower left the stand at , 80 o'clock
this afternoon, and he was succeeded on
the stand by George II. Robinson, Ilcinzc's
third expert witness, who was qualifying
as "A mining man and expert under the
direct examination OF Mr.. Denny, ienze's
lawyer, at last accounts.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-03
TALK OF THE STATE PRESS.

Rushville Recorder: when the present
legislature commenced Its work some OF
the Il told you SOS" predicted introduce
tion OF a lot Of fool measures; but the
fact has come out that the freak legis-
lator was never so conspicuous for his
absence, as he is in this session Of the
Nebraska legislature.
Atkinson Graphic: The west end Of the
state has an excellent delegation in the
Legislature this year. In the house
Coats, Hanna, Currie and Heron,
with Douglas as spokesman, con-
stitute a group which command the atten-
ton and respect of all Members, and have
been instrumental in framing many Of the
most important measures now under con-
sideration.
Blair Republican: The legislature is
against the land-leasing bill Of Senator
Dietrich, and It is probable the fences will
have to $3.50 that Colonel Mosby will
score at last. Yet there are two sides to
the controversy. The cattlemen have an
immense sum invested, and unless these
lands can be irrigated no one would ac-
cept a homestead for farming purposes
alone. 1t is a big question.
wausau Gazette: Fifty-fve Of the one
hundred members in the lower house of
the present legislature are representative
farmers. This proves the absurdity OF the
howl about railroad domination. Grant
that every mothers son, who is not an ac-
tual tiller of the-soil, is a railroad tool, >"
1t is yet in the power of the farmers to kill
every measure that would tend to infringe
upon their r~ights-and we are sure they
will.
O'Neill Frontiers: It appears that the
people of Nebraska do not want a public
land-leasing bill. There has perhaps never
been a measure up for consideration that
has been so generally condemned by the
people of this state as the proposition to
lease out the remainder of the public do
main, Wherever there has been any SEN
timent expressed at all 1T has been in OPP
position to the proposed law. 1t has also
developed that there is a general senti-
ment in favor of $40 acres for a home
stead.
Crete Vidette-Herald When Nebraska
has another United States senator to elect
the legislature would receive the praise Of
the whole state II that body followed the
example of the Kansas legislature, which
passed resolutions last week, asking the
seekers for senatorial honors, who were
congressman. to go back to Washington
and go to work, and allow them TO choose
a senator without being dictated to. The
scene at Nebraska's last senatorial battle
was enough to slcken even a dyed-in-the-
wool pop, and caused many Legislators to
becomes advocates of the plan of election
Of United States senators by popular vote.
Until this sensible idea is adopted a use
of the Kansas plan would be decidedly
beneficial, undoubtedly a saving to the
state Of a considerable sum during such
sessions.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-03
BANKRUPTCY Law CHANGES.

The changes made in the bankruptcy
law will undoubtedly make it more &C.
ceptable to all interested and may be
expected to operate favOrably to the
permanence of the act, which had be-
fore been threatened by a more or less
vigorous opposition, in and out of con-
gress. The desirability of q law of
this kind has been most amply shown
and Notwithstanding its defects the act
has had good results. As now amended
there is every reason to believe it will
be of very much greater value.
The changes effected in the law. are
largely due to the efforts of the Ma
tional Association of Credit Men, which
for the past two or three years has
worked z~ealously to bring about amend
ments which experience had shown to
be necessary in order to make the act
fair, just and equitable. Some of these
changes are exceedingly important. For
instance, the amended act provides that
the bankruptcy of a corporation shall
not release its officers. directors or
stockholders. as such. from any liability
under the laws of a state, or territory.
Another provision extends acts Of bank
ruptcy to include a case in which a
EpeFson has applied for a receiver or
trustee for his property, or because of
insolvency a receiver or trustee has
been put in q charge of his, property
under the laws-of a state or territory.
To the cause assigned in the original
act5Or refusing to grant the discharge
OF a bankrupt the following have been
added; a discharge shall be refused to
one who has obtained property ON credit
from any person upon a materially false
statement n writing, or who has al
any time subsequent to the first day of
the four months Immediately preceding
the filing of the petition transferred, re,
moved, destroyed or concealed any OF his
property with intent TO hinder, delay OF
defraud his creditors, or who in volun,
tary proceedings has had a discharge in
has refused to obey any lawful order oil
to answer any material question ap
proved by the cOurt Those sections
providing means whereby property
transferred in violation of the act ma!
be recovered are so amended as to con
fer jurisdiction for the purpose upoI
any state court which would have ha'
jurisdiction IL bankruptcy had not in
tervened.
Doubtless It will be found that som,
further amendments will be necessar,
% perfect the law, but those made vii
materially strengthen the act and rende
Its operation more satisfactory, In
vestigation has shown that a very larg
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-03
DEFECTIVE FEDERAL OFFICIALS.
Move to supply Them with Educn-
tIOnnl Text Books.
Philadelphia Record.

Philadelphia Record.
Senator Penrose Is the father OF a re-
markable bill for the purchase OF 5000 cop
les Of 'March's Thesaurus' tat the rate of
$40 a copy to be distributed among the de-
partments and Offices throughout the coun-
try Ito enable officers and employees OF the
government to find the proper word to ex-
press their meaning" In the classified
service no such book is needed. The en-
ployes who have gone through a competitive
examination have proved tina they know
enough about words and synonyms TO ex-
press themselves with l%ucidity. II there be
any need Of a thesaurus by persons who are
not engaged in literary work, but whose re-
ports concern only severe matters of fact,
it must be among the officers and employees
who owe their appointment to political in
huence.
Many government officials are afflicted
with an ambition for a literary style. Fine
writing Is the terror OF the officers at
Washington who receive reports from sub
ordinates. The victim of a literary style
Will sacrifice truth and elearness every
time In order to make a fine sentence. His
reports read like the essay of the school
girl graduate, and only his limited vocabu-
larry compels him to use words within the
comprehension OF his superiors. So far
from correcting the evil, the possession OF
a thesaurus must magnify It. The official
with an ambition for a literary style will
no longer suffer his fancy to be restrained
by a lack of words; his Imagination will
expand and his reports will cease TO convey
any meaning.
There can be no reasonable objection .
the policy OF supplying educational bocAg
TO such officers and employees Of the gov
eminent as are appointed through political
influence. Persons in the CLASSIFIED service
are expected to know something, but fitness
Is not a consideration in the case of those
who are appointed as a favor. It is not
WELL however, to begin with a book OF
words. Before a thesaurus can be of any
practical use to a mar he must have som
preliminary knowledge besides that relating
to the packing Of a caucus. The publisher
OF "March's Thesaurus'' may need the $780,
600. but that amount expended for school
masters in the federal building would yield
better results.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-03
REGULATING IMMIGRATION.
views of an Expert on Existing Re-
strictiOns.
philadelphia Public Ledger

Philadelphia Public Ledger.
In view OF the possible amendment Of the
immigration laws during the present or
the next session OF congress-, the opinion
OF an expert as to the desirability of sug-
gested changes in said laws is worthy of
respectful consideration. DR.. A. J. Nc
Laughlin OF the United States Health and
Marine Hospital service, in a conservative
contribution to the January number of the
Popular Science Monthly, takes a position
with respect to one OF the proposed changes
which may not be in harmony with popular
opinion on the subject. TIT writer OBJ
serves that the percentage Of undesirable
immigrants is doubtless higher at present
than II was in former years, but %restrtc-
tions have been growing more stringent, so
that now the system in operation at Ellis
Island is sufficiently effective to keep out
the diseased, the pauper and the criminal.
while admitting the immigrant with two
strong arms, a sound body and a stout
heart" He is opposed TO the educational
test, which seems TO be gaining favor in the
country, for the reason that IT would ex-
clude many thousands Of desirable immi-
grants. those supplying US with nearly all
OF the unskilled labor needed for our indus
trial progress. The educational test, ac-
cording to DR.. Mclaughlin, would not keep
out some OF the least desirable arrivals.
but II would have one good result-the re-
duction OF the total number Of immigrants
and thus permit Of a more rigid examina-
ton Of foreigners who seek admission here.
The contributor thinks that a head tax
as low as IS or $10-the tax is now only 81
would materially reduce the number OF ar
rivals. This would result from the fact
that large families, including aged de-
~pendents, would be obliged to remain in
Europe, but it would not debar single un-
skilled labOrers. In the case of large fam
/ lilies even a IS tax would be prohibitive,
One OF the most valuable restrictive regu-
lations would be the extension Of govern
ment Jurisdiction over arrivals until they
become citizens. The writer OF the article
favors such a regulation, inasmuch as II
would give the authorities an opportunity
to deport criminals and others whose dis
ability was no. discovered when they
landed OF within a year after landing. DR..
Mclaughlin makes a strong point for such
a regulation in the statement that the
friends of detained aliens would be disin-
clined to guarantee that they would not
become public charges II the guarantee GOV.
cred hve years instead OF one. The food
OF immigration is beginning to tax the as
similative power OF the republic. and the
time has arrived when more restrictive
regulations are desirable and necessary.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-03
NOTES.


Ex-Governor George. s.. Boutwell, Of
Massachusetts, observed his s5th birthday
anniversary on Wednesday.
Down in Mississippi Ave negro murderers
have been tried and condemned in the reg
ular way since 1908 came in. Civilization
moves on apace.
In crowded New York all shades of life
may be witnessed in a day. One day last
week there was a wedding, a fire and a
funeral in the same fat in the East Side.
Senator Thomas Patterson of Colorado
says that one of the most enjoyable periods
Of his life was the two weeks he spent
travelling with a circus in southern Michi-
gan,
Naval Constructor Richmond Pearson
Hobson, the hero of the Merrimac episode,
has rendered his resignation to President
Roosevelt through the secretary of the
navy. oh
The members of the foreign legations in
Pekin are again embarrassed by lavish
gifts OF game. plants and trinkets from
the dowager empress OF the occasion OF
the Chinese New Year.
Joshua G.. Dodge, who was an associate
Of William Lloyd Garrison, Wendell Phil
lips and other leaders Of the anti-slavery
movement, has just celebrated his Goth
birthday at Arlington. Mass.
The Lessler bribery charges reminded
older congressman of the time Representa-
tive Birdie" Adams OF Pennsylvania went
up to Speaker Reed to ask about q bill he
wanted passed. Adams took some change
from his pocket and ratified it in his hand
while he talked. AS It happened he had
FIVE quarters. Hold on, Birdie" said
Reed, "even in these hard times you can't
pass a bill II. his house for a dollar and a
quarter"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-03
oh, but This f. Different.
Detroit Free Press.

There was a fire in asNew York factory
building the other morning. and one re-
suit of 1t is thus described by the. Sun;
Women had the life trampled out of
them beneath ghS' feet of towards who
thought only of saving. their own skins"
When something Of this sort took place at
the burning of the charity bazaar in Paris.
all the English and American newspapers
were shrieking about the cowardice OF
these Parisians and the degeneration Of a
people in the midst Of which anything
Of that kim could happen. Yet they do
not seem to be excited about this New
York disaster, or has the "Anglo-Saxon"
coward certain privileges in the way OF
trampling women to death which are not
held by the towards Of other tribesmen?
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-03
But silence is Golden.
Chicago Inter Ocean.

Chicago Inter Ocean.
Mr.. William ]. Bryan may be a big man,
but he writes himself down a very small
one on slightest provocation or no provoca-
ton at all. Recently Mr.. Bryan has been
in Mexico, and in a letter relating his per-
sonal experiences said: ION a low, wooded
mountain range, near the cattle ranch, 1
was assured parrots, monkeys and even
tigers can be found in their native haunts.
I did not have time to hunt parrots and
monkeys and was not disposed to infringe
upon the patent Of those who find relief
from the cares Of state in the pursuit Of
larger and more ferocious wild animals"
Mr.. Bryan would do we'll to observe the
old rule, when you have nothing to say,
say nothing" .r
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-03
IN WINTER.

The soft, white mantle of the snow
Is tucked about the sleeping now'rs,
And, where no chilling winds can blow,
They're storing dreams for summer hours.
They rest and dream while human hearts
Beat high with hope and human cheer,
Or while some soul, In sorrow, parts
With what IL holds in life most dear.
No earthly wee dlsturbs their sleep.
No mortal happiness can shake
Their peaceful slumber, calm and deep,
For love nor hate they will not wake.
But, when the sunshine brings them back,
The lower freely. will unfold
And scatter on life's sOmbre track
The restful dreams their hearts will hold.
Winside, Neb. Belle Wiley Cue.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-03

Whatever plans the present Nebraska
legislature may adopt for rebuilding or
enlarging state institutions, it should
not forget the forcible arguments in
favor OF hreproof construction presented
by recent burning OF state buildings.
It is not the loss of property, so much
rs the loss OF life. hat is TO be avoided,
The destroyed property can be replaced,
fatal or permanent injury OF the states
wards leaves no way TO restitution. The
fire trap public building, especially when
designed for the accommodation OF de
pendent inmates. should be taboood
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-03

Governor Cummins is up against a
queer proposition as a result of the
death OF Congressman Rumple. Strict
compliance with the law requiring II
special election to fill the vacancy, with
only two weeks of the term uneXpired,
would be a costly luxury for the people
Of the district. AS illustrating the fool
rshness a good law may work. under un.
torseen conditions this is a shining ex.
ample.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-03

An Omaha pastor. Is trying TO impress
Ills congregation with the ~wickedness of
avoiding the paying Of car fare just be
u the conductor forgets to demand
The fare. AS an effective means of en-
forcement We suggest that he put an
embargo on his contribution box against
nickels that In right belong to the
street railway company.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-03

II will now be in order for the papers
that have published editorials and con-
tributions fabricated by the Baldwin
literary bureau to tell the people the
exact size Of the distribution made from
the railroad slush fund to pay the ex-
pense "of putting the article in type and
running it," 1t is currently reported
that some of the paid editorials have
been more expensive TO the railroads
than others. This is an injustice that
should be equalized by a state board.
1t might be interesting, for example, to
know how large a check was mailed to
the York paper, how much to the Os-
ceola paper and how much to the Ne
braska City railroad organ. Also
whether the contribution that appeared
on the editorial page of Mondays issue
of the WOrld-H Herald, over the signature
M" was paid for at the rates which IT
exacts for editorial space.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-03

proportion OF the business men Of the
country who have given the subject in
telligent consideration are favorable to
a national bankruptcy law and now
that the chief causes of objection to the
act have been removed there is reason
to expect that It will receive more gen
eral approval.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-03

There is not a county. school district
or village in the state of Nebraska that
is getting taxes on the proportionate
value Of the railroad property actually
within its borders, much less a penny
in addition on any part of the Omaha
terminals allotted to 1t by distribution.
Stick a pin there.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-03

Secretary Root says another war is
sure to come, no matter how much we
may long for peace. So is another
cyclone and another famine and an
other pestilence and another volcanic
eruption. But we will cross all those
bridges when we get to them.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-03

From the list of officers Of The
Thomas Jefferson Memorial association
the conclusion is inevitable that the de
mocracy Of the sage Of Monticello was
In such a nebulous condition that it coy
crs prefessed democrats in public life
today who could get together ON no
other common ground.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-03
wise Leader of Labor.
I%ndlananolis Journal.

indianapolis Journal.
John Mitchell did two things during the
recent miners convention which should
strengthen his influence with them. He
opposed the proposition to build a house
for him in this city and he declined the
OFFER Of a place on the Illinois State Board
Of Arbitration. Mr.. Mitchell is ambitious
for the Miners union, but not for himself.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-03

A Chicago grand jury filed 121 in.
iictments against owners and operators
II slot machines in the down town dis
riot Saturday. How many of these
,lot machine owners will be prosecuted
.emains to be seen.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-03
Annoyances of Publicity.
PhiIadelphIa North America.

PhIIadeIphIa North AmerICa.
President Rooeevelt's desire to lose him
self in the woods and enjoy the privileges
OF a private citizen for a brief time should
be respected, and It is to be hoped that
he will be allowed to go hunting without a
brass band this year. Even a president
has some rights OF privacy which are en-
titled to respect.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-03
POINTED

Dick-Do you ever get the last word with
Charleston, yes; but / have to saw II 10
myself when l get out on the street,-De-
troit Free Press.
II nebber could see," said Uncle Fben
now hahd times or de trusts could keen "a
man OATS willin' to work fun earnin' two
bits by shovelin' snow. "-Washington Star.
The place is only a small country town
but there used to be a very good tavern
there"
sadly. ""''
Torn down. eh?"
oh no. It's a hotel now."-Philadel.
phia Press.
Knox-Why do you always put dictated"
no stenographer.
Rockwell, you see. I'm a very poor
s~peller.-Detroit Free Press.
maiden.
"Of course. Do you think I'm an i'm
postor?'
NO; oh. no.; but papa says one can't
be too cautious these days. Would you
mind bringing me one of those abstracts
of title l hear so much about before 1 give
you my answer?"-Chicago Post.
Just now?'
Yes. 1 knew her several years ago. How
her face has changed"
Has 1t? Well, when a woman's face
changes as much as that she can never
hope to change her name, too.'-Cleveland
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-03

The sultan of Morocco has scored n
signal victory over the %pretender, but
the pretender seems to be one of those
2retentious fellows who do not know
enough to know when he is licked.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-03

The democrats of the legislature seem
to have dumped home rule for a
mess of pottage. The nonpartlsan
water commissioner bait was altogether
too many for them.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-03

New York will celebrate its 250th an
niversary in May. For a %youngster, a.
compared with the older cities of
Europe, the American metropolis has
been doing quite well. 10. - .,
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-03

Interchangeable steamship tickets a-e
announced, good on all vessels operated
by the Morgan lines. This is no doubt
an Outgrowth Of the interchangeable
mileage system adopted by American
railroads. We have not, however, yet
reached the interchangeable meal ticket
nor the interchangeable theater ticket,
though they, too, may be brought out
before hong.