Show THY to LOSE CLOSE claim that gases and acids from copper plant destroys vegetation montana courts will dec de su t to close B a copper plant and col lect elect damages for alleged de on of crops and livestock helena mont arguments in what Js s known as the smoke case were begun here on tuesday before judge hunt in the federal court this Is a suit instituted by farmers of the deer lodge valley against the anaconda smelters of the anaconda copper mining company it being alleged that gases and acids from the chim have destroyed vegetation and livestock the testimony was taken before a referee but objection being made to h s findings judge hunt con eluded to hear arguments thereon be fore rendering his decision it Is sought to close the smelter and col lect elect damages for alleged destruction of crops and livestock |