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The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-10-30
SILVER DYKE PROTESTS.

The future of mining development
in Montana rests solely on VIA dis
position voters Of the state make OF
the metals mine tax at the Novem-
Der election, Howard l. Young, man
ager of mines for the American Zinc,
Lead and Refining company, declared
in Great Falls Saturday night.
"It is equally as unfair to tax the
farmer on the gross profits OF his
wheat crop as it is to tax the mnies
on their gross profits" Mr.. Young
said.
Several years are required at times
to develop a mining operation to the
extent that it will yield dividends.
says Mr.. Young, and it is in this in
stance where the proposed amend
ment will do the greatest wrong. In
the development of a mine thousands
of dollars are sometimes written in
the red" before any profit is re-
ceived, but his will not be considered
in the amendment, he argues.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-10-30
For County Clerk and
Recorder

Having received the nomination IN the
Republican ticket at the primaries of
August goth, for County Clerk and Re-
corder. you will find my name appearing
on the ballot at the general election of
Tuesday, November 4th. Your vote at
this time will be appreciated, and if
elected | promise to fulfill the duties of
this office as I have lone in the past.
]. H. MACFARLANE.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-10-30

Helena. Mont, Oct.4, 1924
DR.. Geo. H. Barber, Chairman.
Lewis & Clark Welfare Assn,
Helena, Montana.
Dear Mr.. Barber:
Pursuant to your request l am
forwarding to you information,
regarding the "Block p" Mine at
Hughesville in the Neihart dis
trict.
If this proposed Gross Pro-
ceeds Tax is enacted into law 1t
will but add a further loss to
this mining operation.
1t seems unfair to add further
handicaps in the way of taxation
or the small miner, who is try
ing through development to place
his property on a paying basis.
I feel that the theory or prin-
ciple of a Gross Production Tax
is a dangerous one to establish
in this state, and if applied to
mining might extend to other
of our basic industries, farming
and stockraising.
Yours very truly,
t. G. POWER BROS.
By G. BOWEN. President.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-10-30
PoRPHYRy DIXIE GOLD MINING COMPANY
HELENA, MONTANA

Sept. 81, 1924.
If this tax becomes a law it
simply means a difference between
a profit and a loss to the Por-
phyry Dixie, and at this time when
we are arranging to increase our
production which necessarily
means a large increase in the
number of men employed and an
increased benefit to Helena and
Lewis and Clark county, it would
appear to me that the people Of
this community and of Montana do
not want this state to prosper, or
ITS mining industry to grow, but
rather by legislation shut out the
little fellow and allow the big fell
low to stay.
JAMES BREEN,
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-10-30

Having received the nomination on the
Democratic ticket at the primaries of
August 18th, for County Commissioner
OF loole county, you will find my name
appearing on the ballot at the general
election November 4th. Your vote at
this time will be appreciated and if elect
ed promise to fulfill the duties of this
office to the best of my ability.
FRANK A. NOLAN.
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The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-10-30
Troy, Mont. Oct. z. 1924.


The metals mine "a measure will
discourage the development of mines,
inasmuch is it fixes a tax on the
gross production of metals. The
small mine operator will be unable
to operate in many instances.
The measure is entirely unjust, as
it exempts all mineral products.
There should be no more reason for
placing a tax on the gross produc-
ton of metals than upon the produc-
ton of coal or other minerals, or on
he gross production Of farms and
the livestock industry of the state.
| believe that the measure is vi
cious and will prove very d~iscour-
aging to the mining industry in the
(Signed) L. l.. WOOD.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-10-30
The Truth About the @Small Operator
Mnmg Men in is Counties Point Out the Injustice to Them of Proposed Metal Mines Tax
HELENA. MONT,


Sept. "a. 1924.
DR.. Geo. H. Barber, Chairman,
Lewis and Clark County Welfare
Association,
Helena, Mont.
Dear Mr.. Barber:
Helena secured its original start
from mining operations. Its OPP
portunities in the near future are
greater than they have ever been
before, but to realize them Helena
n Lewis and Clark county peo-
pie and the people of Montana
must give the mining men just a
square deal and that is all.
The small mining men of Mon
tana will suffer if this bill is
passed, for they are the ones who
must seek outside investors money
if they are to become successful
and growing concerns.
Yours very truly,
MONTANA COPPER AND ZINC
COMPANY.
By S. Rosenfield, President
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-10-30
Elkhorn. Mont.

Oct. 9. 1924.
A revival of mining would be of
the greatest benefit to our entire
county but I do not look for any
such revival should this proposed
scheme Of taxation become a
reality as no one cares to invest
the large sums of money neces
sary in the development of pros
poets if he has to look forward to
an overwhelming tax burden
when he begins to realize his
well earned returns.
On the face Of it, this proposed
law seems to excuse the small
operator but we must all look for
an outlet for our product and if
we find the heavy taxes paid out
by the big people who are able
to own and operate smelters re-
Elected in their treatment charges.
we shall discover that we are pay
ing u part of these taxes.
(Signed) D. c. WALKER.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-10-30
Libby. Nominal,

Oct. 8, 1919.
I have been engaged in mining
in Lincoln County in a small way
for a number of years and / know
the h~ardships encountered by the
small operator in the development
of the mining industry. Capital
lists are slow to invest their
money in this industry under
present conditions and with an
other tax added on the gross pro-
auctions of metals, it will be next
to impossible to induce capitalists
to invest.
We all know that the timber is
being cut very fast and when the
timber is gone. the future pro-
gress and hope of this part Of the
state must be centered in it's min
ing industry. Therefore, en-
couragement should be given to
the Development of this industry
rather than encouragement.
(Signed) ]. E LEARY.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-10-30

AS Republican candidate for r~e-elec-
ton for the Office of County Assessor, |
will greatly appreciate your support and
vote at the General Election November a
WARREN T. EVANS.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-10-30

Anaconda. Mont, Oct {, 1924
A tax upon the gross production of typical ores OF this section would
tax all th is lefti IN them or the producer. There is but title min
ms left in Deer Lodge county The prospectors and operators are all
broke, without the additional load Of a gross production tax They have
only the ears and the tail left of the hide. as it is. This district has
produced over ten million in gross gold from free mining opening in an
ore that has averaged IS mined better than Toninger gold of Ontario
which, for 1928 fol the ear was 1884 per ton. The mineralzed urea
of this district is large. III need Of capital dominant, and as the ores
could happen. Irrespective of the burden thisp proposed a. would make,
he need Of capital is always with 49, A gros production tax. such
as is proposed if operated in Canada would have wrecked the Honinger
mine, and if put into effect in Montana will certainly stop what little
work is going a this time
LUCIAN caves.
Leaser. GEORGETOWN Mining District
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-10-30
LUCIAN EAVES.
Leaser, Georgetown Mining District
Butte, Mont. oct. 9, 1924.

Butte, Mont, oct. ~ va
1 have been engaged in promoting and developing mines fn Montana
for the past twenty-five years. through capital necessarily raised out
side of this State. | am o managing and developing N Of the
smaller mining enterprises in Silver Bow County. Proposed initiative
measure number twentyeght known as gross value metal mines
tax should be voted down and killed by the voters in Montana,
for its effect is to lessen employment n it acts a s al absolute bar
to the entrance of new capital into mining enterprises in the state
The entire state of Montana, farming business and mining interests
from its frighful period of depression, needs all the e enterprises
and new avenues of employment for its citizens that it can get
What Montana needs is rigid economy and the insistence by Its ci-
zns that the state of Montana be conducted along conservative, eco
nomcal business lines ant not by wastefuL extravagant politicians
JOHN McBARRON.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-10-30
Livingston. Mont. Oct. 10. o24

VAtN NV ~ IL -
THE present agitation and news
paper ak against the mining indus
try has attracted much attention
outside the state. and If the TAX
measure succeeds. it will be taken
everywhere to mean that eastern
money is not safe in Montana. It is
not only hat / per cent of the gross
proceeds is bigger than it looks and
may amount to anything from 10 to
100 per cent of the profits; but it is
the whole spirit of the present agita-
ton.
This hostility against the mining
business is the rankest folly. 1t is
killing the goose that lays the golden
egg. Montana needs eastern money
for its mines, and there are scores
of good mines lying idle. for lack
of it.
"As it is ever now, the mines OF
Montana are the farmers best friend.
When a mine starts up in the noun
tains, the ranchers in the nearby
valley begin to make money. There
is a local market for them. There
is a place for them and their BOYS 10
work when they can be spared from
the farms, and to get good pay.
Every additional mine ii the noun
tains means Increased prosperity to
the rarchers of the neighbors val
leys. 1t is the mines that pay off
the mortgages"
HARRY s. BACORN. President.
Jardine Mining Company.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-10-30
Utica. Mont, Oct. 10. 1924.

CrT' 1nrHr' Dc ~ ~
For over thirty years surrounding country has been hoping for de-
vebpment of mountain of iron deposit 20 in thisc county. If measure
carries, all further hope destoyed. Garden patches known radius OF
Mines when running. These o. closed for good. All these and many
more tributaries o market would be created by iron deposit develop
ment Many good prospects and prospectors' lives and work viii be
wasted, say weH-inforrned people in this county. Probably majority
misiaformed as TO true facts as regards their W interest in way OF
work. provided and markets created BY defeating measure al will
favor their own interests CHARLES GADSEN,
New Sapphire Mine Syndicate
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-10-30

Having been nominated on the Far
mer-Labor ticket through my name be-
ing written on the ballot, have decided
to accept the nomination and consequent
ly am now in the race for the Office of
sheriff. | expect to see as many voters
as possible before the election and in
the meantime | respectfully ask for your
support.
H. E. BENJAMIN.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-10-30
Neihart, Mont, Oct. 10, 1924.

Silver Dykes opinion that tax is grossly unfair and it will certainly
have n effect Of retardng mine development throughout h state a s
other states are more liberal Natural physical conditions in Montana
make cost of development and operation of properties very expensive,
therefore Montana should encourage rather than penaize organized
Of companies to develop states natural resources. Neihart dis
tmct has vast mineral resources that have OF beer developed o n C.
count of unfavorlbe mineral prices last few years and this TIA would
retard this much needed development. Believe a to be dis
eliminating al will retard general prosperity of state. If this aw
is passed it viii certainly cause IL sto slow u on u development plans
and will restrict operations account of adding to our present high
csto of operation 1t is u information that other mine operators,
leasers and business men IS well a S ranchers in the community feel a
we do about this matter as they realize that restricted mining actually
will result in hard times fr this district. D. L. HAYES. Il f.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-10-30
Dillon, Mont, Oct. 10. 1924.

In our opinion proposed gross production metal mines tax is unfair
No a measure whatever should be passed by initiative vote and no
chance is given for amendment or discussion. Proposed measure would
nt tax all in equally but would place heavy burden on producer
If To- grade ore. There is n question a. to attitude of capital With
M tax measure a law We could not finance development, which
would handicap this district if not close all activities. We have num-
Der of properties where capital is ready for heavy development which
be discouraged by passage Of such a ak law. A revival of min
ing here meal renewed prosperity and a market for u farm products
at a good price
WIN. DUNN. FRANK B. FELT, CHRIS SNYDER,
COCHRANE, d v. ERWIN, GEO w. FRENCH.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-10-30
Bozeman, Mont, Oct. 9. 1924.

The general voter in the district is open minded O the proposed
mines gross production tax. Capital is shy of advancing funds for
IN the. development stage with adverse a laws pending before
the voters The passage of the proposed gross production tax will make
motion. and there are several mines in this county in the course Of
development which the passage of this aw would stop. This lay must
of a necessity be a great detriment to further development Our dis
uict is in need of money or mine development A. A. DER
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-10-30

Montana gross production tax u for passage this election serious
tana mining camps. Future development of mines in state certainly
becomes a low. Agitation of this sort has caused eastern money to lose
interest in the west. Other interests will suffer along with mining.
as capital cannot help but believe that a state that passes sue laws
&c unftendly The county needs funds fr tn development of mining
and other industries. w e also need the outlet afforded by the large
.noa1tars of thu tat which should b allowed to develop unhampered
in order to give the smaller mining companies low-cost smelling IA
ccrG+tas We have nan interests hn Montana other than mining nd
7 sincere1v believe that passage of the proposed bill will adversely
ffecto ON other interests just a S much is it will Jul mining interests
WITH the present financial conditions of Montana in industries, banks
80 r,nas T cannot see how the voters AN seriously consider expert
raan+ine with such a prejudicial and dangerous lay at this time.
LEO GREENOUGH,
President, Snowstorm Suver-Lead Mining Co.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-10-30
Thompson Falls. Mont. Oct. 70. 1924.

IHJHHpsuI TdHa NJnt, Oct ~ 1J1T
The metal mines tax will be the ruinaton of the mining industry
in Sanders county The countys future depends largely on the wealth
under the ground, and with n o local capital to develop it, outside money
must be brought in, and with a tax of this kind it "a never be done.
would OF produce more than this would not interest investors The
bill is a bad n for mining men, large or small, and here in Sanders
county it would be a menace to all of u.s.
S. j. VASBINDER,
Secretary Chamber of Commerce,
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-10-30

Mssoula, Mont, Oct 10. 1924.
If the mine gross production tax is passed, it will do more o throt-
tie the mining industry in Montana than anything that has ever been
done before. What the mining industry of the state needs is help and
encouragement instead of laws that will retard the developing of the
mineral wealth. We have invested over two hundred thousand
dollars in this county and if this gross production ct becomes a law
it would compel us % shut down. We will gladly help in any way
we a to defeat the act
MISSOULA MINING ASSOCIATION,
Per e. S. GAMBLE. Pres. and Mgr.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-10-30

The gross production tax a S proposed in initiative No. % is. a it's
name implies, unfair and unjust in levyng On total value If a mines
supplies, freight, royalty, etc This county's prosperity depends largely
mon In extent, variety and development of its mineral resources, but
what mducement has capital if nearly all the income is to be taken for
H. payment of federal state and county taxes? This proposed measure
will cap the already heavy a burden tn mining industry bears and
will place a paddock on the prospectors tunnel IS well a s seal the
mines, shafts Granite county as a whole dos not want this o happen
R. s. BLITZ, FL O. FIICKIMGER. L. D FRINK,
JOHN MICKEY,
Mining Operators of Granite County
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-10-30

WESTERN UNION
E14lI
TELEGRAM
Virginia City. Mont, Oct. 10. 1924.

Madison county is in great need of capital for tn development OF
its mineral resources and the passage of the gross production "a
measure will make money hard n Lin most cases impossible to OBTAIN,
n as a result h state will lose more through undevebpment tina
can be gained by the passage of the law, the mere proposal Of which
has already caused outside Investigators to hesitate
CHARLES M. SIAFER-
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-10-30
Great Falls, Mont. Oct. IA. 1924.
l wish to EXPIRE

/ wish to express my opposition to proposed license tax on gross
output of mines. l believe such a aw would be more injurious in pro-
portion to the small owners than to larger mining corporations. Such
a law would tend to prevent the small owners from securing outside
capital to help open up their properties and would, in my opinion, even
tualy lead up tic the question of a sales tax OF all business, including
farming. Instead of working for new methods of taxation, l firmly
believe in reducing expenses Of government 81 as to get along without
burdening the people with mor taxes l believe the proposed tax
should be defeated.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-10-30
Hepaatson, Mont. Oct. 9, 1924.

a s it would undoubtedly kill mine development in this county, which is
lust in its infancy IS under present conditions it is hardt to interest
capital in or wonderful mine prospects W. need avs to help our pros
fol a revival OF mining and % such a disastrous easur a s
is 0 before the voters of this state, to kill it, The lumber mills in
this section depend largely or the mining industry or heir market and
Existence The passage of thism measure will pt hem ot of business
SAM L. BOYD.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-10-30
ERMA A
Democratic Nominee For
Clerk of District Court
Four Years Experience.
My time will be devoted to the
duties of the office.

FOR SALE-25 Horse Power Fairbanks
& Morris Engine, in first class condi-
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Philipsburg, Mont, Oct. IA, 1924.

>. j. VASBINDER
Secretary Chamber of Commerce,
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Troy, Mont, Oct. 9. 1924.

ng Operators of Granite County.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-05-20
METHODISTS TIGHTEN
REMARRIAGE LAWS
FORBIDDEN UNLE S S
DIVORCE DECREE GRANT
ED FOR INFIDELITY.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass.-Laws Of
the Methodist Episcopal church COW
erine divorce were strengthened and
interpreted by the general conference
so that hereafter no minister OF the
church will be permitted to marry per-
sons who have obtained divorces on
grounds other than infde1ity Grounds
for divorces as shown in the court rec
ords must be the basis for decision Of
the right to marry on the part of the
clergyman. the Interpretation of the
law on the part Of the conference de
nying him any discretion in his de
cision.
Clergymen who themselves obtain
divorces on grounds other than in
conformity with the law of the church
will be subject to expulsion. The
Methodist clergy will not be permitted
to consider any claims by applicants
for marriage that their divorces might
have been obtained on grounds recog-
nized bv the church when in reality
the divorce was granted on grounds
recognized by the state, but not by
the laws of the church.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-05-20
GEORGIAN Is JAILED
FOR Staying SHERIFF
MINISTER'S SON WHO HAD A
LOAD OF LIQUOR FOR AL
BANY SHOT OFFICER.

OZARK, Ala.-A man said to be
Perry N. Bell, son of Rev. J. c. Bell,
of Washington Ga, is held in Jail
here in connection with the shooting
to death of Deputy Sheriff ] E. Nc
Gowan of Dale county.
The shooting occurred late yester-
day when MCGOWAN attempted to ar
rest Bell about six miles from here.
Bell is said to have pulled a large
pistol shooting MCGOWAN through the
head and a bullet through the hat Of
Policeman Metcalf, of Asbury, who
accompanied MCGOWAN. Bell is then
said to have got into his car, drove
over and crushed the fallen officers
body and proceeded toward Abbeville.
Bell was captured later two miles
north OF Skipperville by Sheriff White.
When lodged in jail an examination
revealed five bullet wounds, none Of
which are expected to prove serious.
Bell is said to have admitted to Of
fcers that he was en- route to Albany,
Ga, with carload OF whisky. He
missed his route when he was chased
by the sheriff of Randolph county,
Georgia, entering Alabama.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-05-20
Madison Square Garden a Place of
CROWDS Since the Civil War Period

busted, elephants have trumpeted and
clowns have cavorted flower shows
have bloomed, and politicians have
Numbered under its rafters.
Before it quit the workday world to
enter the realm of pleasure the Gar
den was the New York, New Haven
and Hartford railroads central station
in New York city.
Then P. T. Barnum leased the ram
bling structure for entertainment and
exhibition" purposes, in 1873. Two
wears later Gilmore. the famous band
master, took it over.
Then, in 1889, largely as public
benevolence, the late ]. P. Morgan,
his son and IS other of New York
city's wealthiest men financed the
erection of the present substantial
building, a monument TO the city.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-05-20
Great Hall Where Democrats VIII
Hold Convention Once Terminal
For Great Railway.

Madison Square Garden, New York
city. where the national democratic
convention will meet in June, always
has been place of crowds. From the
DAYS OF the civil war period, when
it was the metropolitan terminal for
great railway. on through the phase
of its transformation into a gigantic
"festhalle." 81 years ago, until the
present, it. has been the center OF
crowds, crowds, crowds.
Always its career has been spectac-
ular. Thousands have passed through
its portals to attend the arrival OF
pennant-covered trains in times when
railroads were making historic speed
records.
Grand opera stars have made their
debuts there, boxers and wrestlers
have gained and lost championships,
six-day bicyclists have pedaled their
weary courses, bronchos have been