Show FARMERS TRY TO CLOSE claim that gases and acids from copper Comp company anys plant destroys vegetation montana courts will decide suit to close ole copper plant and col elect lect damages for alleged D do st ruction of crops and livestock helena mont arguments to in what Is ajla known ns as the smoke case were be atin hero on tuesday before judge hunt in the federal court this Is a suit stilt instituted by farmers ot of the deer lodge valley the anaconda shelters smelters Bm sm elters of tho the anaconda copper minina company it being alleged that gases and acids from the chimneys have destroyed vegetation and livestock the testimony was waa taken before a referee but objection being mado made to hi hla hia a findings judge hunt concluded to hear arguments thereon be fore ora rendering ron doring hla his decision it Is sought bought to close the smelter and col I 1 elect lect act dani damages ages for alleged destruction of crops and livestock |