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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-12
RAISING A FINE POINT
The DAILY Witness tn . Butte Tragedy
May Met be Allowed To T~ssify-
Arguments In the Case
Yesterday.
Special Correspondence Of the standard.

Special Correspondence of the standard.
BUTTE. Dec. n.-At the re-opening of
the examination i'm the Barriere murder
case this morning, the lawyer on either
side argued the question whether the tcs-
timony OF the fo~ur~year~old child of Mrs.
Barriere should be received. Prosccu-
ting attorney Baldwin argued that il is not
the age but the understanding OF "a child
which determines whether it's Testimony
shall he taken. He cited cases where
fo~ur-year~old children have been sworn
and their testimony taken, the children
having formerly been examined as tn
their brightness and intelligence. A child
is naturally inquisitive and truthful and
i.s testimony is likely tn be i'm accordance
with the effect produced on the child's
brain by what passed before its eyes. The
question il not one Of age. hut "a question
of whether "a child is able to observe cor
rectly and express itself. Attorney Hal
dorm i'm reply said that the entire question
Is whether II child four years and sixty
three lays old to-day. has u right
tn testify in IA court of Justice.
Ii is ridiculous to ask this baby il She
knows what an oath is. or whether "a
knows the future punishment for lying,
no matter how prccocious The child may
he. Mr.. Halsiorn further argued that the
child was brought up among the most un-
favorable surroundings. in the slnms of
Galena street, where truth is hardest to
find.
MIR. Baldwin. i'm replying, said that a
child of 4 years from GaleUa street would
he more likely to tell the truth than nu-
mcrous ~abandonded and dissolute wit
nesscs of mature years from the same
locality. He said IL was of the utmost inn
portance that the child I've allowed tai tes-
tify. Otherwise there would b. no way of
holding the child as n witness i'm the trial
when il shall come up i'm the dis
trict court. The child will soon
he taken 10y Mrs. Hugo To Chicago and
will he without the jurisdiction of this
court. IL not held as "A witness at this
time, her presence cannot he compelled
at any future time.
The continued until 3 o'clock
this afternoon, when Judge Newkirk said
he woulu take the matter under advise
ment. Briefs will he submitted by lawyers
ON both sides. The examination was
postponed until next Tuesday at 10 a. m
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-12
A COUNT.
The secretary of the Recent Oriental Com
gre-s AT StOCk holm.

The Secretary Of the Recent Oriental Com
gre-s AT Stockho1m.
Count Charles Landbcrg, the secretary
of the recent Oriental congress at Stock
holm. is "a man with n career of consider
able interest. Although he bears the title
of count before "a name that sounds noble
his origin was most humble. lie vas the
son of n poverty-stricken agent, who did
little mor, than earn his daily bread 10y
selling linen goods i'm the villages of
northern Sweden. by dint of hard labor
young Landbtrg succeeded in working
his way through college and entering
nm, msin seh" only :" a f taw month"; "a, !n..'h IN the n" old r. um nj
vcrsity town. While in Copenhagen.
whittier hc went from Sweden. he made
the acquaintance of the wealthy wife of
the editor of the BerIinyske Ti,tende. lie
accompanied Mime. Bcrling tn Italy, where
by some means or Other he acquired the
years travelling about the eastern coua-
returned to S,uttsar, and there
,%a middle c Tsai'hy Wit, widow money Sf
brought by his better half. he purchased u
palace i'm Naples, where for "a time he de-
cided to remain. Many months had not
passed. however. before il was learned in
IN Sweden that King Humbcrt had CON
/ ferred the title of count upon DIR. Carlo
Landberg as u reward for aO.OO francs
adopted home. Owing to his changed
social condition and exact knowledge of
the orient II became an easy matter Tor
the count To secure the appointments of
cicerone to the royal Swedish princes
upon their famous journey to Asia
several years ago.. He took advant-
age of his position to- become "a favor
lite at court. Ii was therefore "a matter of lit
, tie surprise i'm the aristocratic circles of
Stockholm when the clever count was APP
pointed con~sul-gcueral i'm Alexandria. al
though he had never passed the govern
ment examination. To him also was dine
the coIvocation of the oricuta congress
as he persuaded the king that il would bs
an excellent thing for the capital. aside
from the incalculable benefit to philology,
His election as secretary was "a forcgon'
conclusion, but his excellent work and
savior faire marked him as the proper
man for the place. His position in Sweden
is assured.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-12
THEIR NEW QUARTERS.
The Butte Fire brigade and the New Build
Ing .Just Completed.


Special correspondence of the standard.
BUTTE, Dec. 11.-The Butte Fire bri-
gade expects to- move into its new fire
house tomorrow. The finishing touches
are being put on the house. to-day, which
is pleasantly and conveniently located on
the north side of West Quartz street. a
little west of Broadway. The house is IA
one story brick, 5ON2O. The main room
is 3OxaO, and i'm il will be placed three
hose carts. Double doors and n oadwa
make easy communication with the street.
On the west side of this room is "a dryer
on which to run hose after use. In the
rear of the main room is n sleeping
room 2ox2O, where six volunteer fireman
will sleep each night. There will also be
IA Waterman at the house during the day
time. The house il of brick with walls of
Next year the brigade proposes to build
an additional story on the house. IL the
city does not purchase the bell now i'm the
city hall tower and which is the property of
the brigade, the bell will be placed i'm the
house. If the Gaynor system is adopted
the brigade will ask the council to make
their house the central office and have the
cabinet placed there. The Gaynor COM
pany has promised them a gong. IT the
Gamewell system is adopted no central
tional story il put on in the spring, IL will
be neatly fitted into sleeping and reading
rooms.
The new fire house il admirably situ-
most of their runs down. hill, whereas
lower i'm the city they would have to- climb
at every run. The brigade owns the LOT
and house. and it's evident prosperity is "a
matter for the congratulation of all citi-
gems, whose property il has been the
means of saving in the past and will save
i'm the future, doubtless To the amount al
hundreds of thousands OF dollars.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-12
nu,,. Real t.-,a,. Record.

Special Correspondence of the standard.
BUTTE, Dec. 1.-The following are the
real estate transactions recorded since
our last report:
James w. Forbis to VIM. r.. Cobban for
$40, lots u and ., block ~ of Noyes Il Up
tons addition.
II. Ii. Ross to Thomas Rowland for $50.
lot q i'm block s. of Fausett's addition.
Hiram movies tn John Hubert for
SEQ. lot IA IN block 90, i'm Butte townsit..
John Lally to- August A. Lisker for S4UD,
part of lot II in block ., of Fausctt's addi-
ton.
VIM. Egan to Thos. Rowan for $500
one-eighth interest in the Little Girl lode
mining claim.
George j. Rogers to VIM. Carpenter for
$11O. lot No. 5i5 i'm Alaska lode claim.
Oliver Gardner to John Nelson for 500.
lots q and . i'm block 10, Of kemper's add
ton.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-12
Cleaned Out the Ranch.

BUTTE, Dec. ia few days ago Lillian
Kelly rented of Molly Jackson a room at
No. 119 South Wyoming street. Miss
jackson lives at No. La of the same street.
This morning Miss Kelly complained to
City Marshal Macarthur that her room had
been burglarixed and despoiled of lamp,
clock, bedspreads, dresses, hosiery. breast
pin, silk handkerchiefs, cloak. two hats,
an un~derskirt. comb and brush, hand
mirror, brand new corset, album, pillow
cases. stove hook and various other arti-
cles. She suspected Mollie Jackson of
and Officer Carroll his morning searched
Miss Jackson's ROOM. Lillian Kelly ac-
mpau the officers and promptly
identified n clock, lamp and two bed
spreads as hers. Miss jackson was ar
rested aud also her gentleman friend,
James Nelson.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-12
Painting buildings white:

Zone of the things that strikes "a for
cigner with wonder i'm this big town If
New York." said an obscrvant stranger
from across the sea the other day. ''is the
practice apparently by authority of paint
ing buildings white. In most European
countries il not in all, Ia paint city build
ings white il forbidden by ordinance. To
anyone who has endured the discomfort
OF living opposite one of these white
examinations i'm the sunshiny days 81
summer the reason of this prohibition will
be obvious. There is nothing so hurtful
to the eyes AS the fierce glare from such
a building when the sun shines on it,"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-12

Special Correspondence OF the Standard.
BUTTE, Dec. 11.-Garrett and Simpson,
the men who stole IA hat from Babcock's,
plead guilty this morning. Judge New
kirk suspended SENTENCE, wishing to as
certain whether the men are really
anxious to go to Jail. as seems to be the
case. Arrangements will be made with
Sheriff Lloyd to have bags containing 200
pounds of sand placed ON the mems backs
20 carry about for a few hours each day.
There are also 2iO cords of wood at the
court house that needs saving up.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-12
M Quorum Present.

BUTTE, Dec. 1.-THE atteinpt To- get N
quorum of the city council present tonight
to- decide on the fire alarm system proved
unsuccessful. Seven aldermen aud the
mayor were present. eight being necessary
for "A quorum. The city marshal was sent
out in search of another alderman. but
the absentees were not IN their usual
haunts and could not be found. The coun-
ell adjourned for a week.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-12
Familiar to Him.
Ernln Life.

From Iife.
First Th~espian-So old Hevyvillirn has
gone To the poor house?
Second T~hespian-Yes, hell feel at
home there, too. The poor fellow has
been used to poor houses all his life, you
know.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-12

Prescription accurately compounded at
A. L. Playtcr's drug store, day ar night.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-12

J. Merrill q Co.'S ASSORTMENT OF dia-
nsoiNis arr, by Roosl Judges, pronounced
the hrst ever shown in Anaconda. They
have made some handsome sales In their
line at late and are constantly adding tn
their stock. We notice i'm their show
cases also some very elegant things in
carved and enameled jewelry.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-12

For want Of room. Loscc 4 Maxwell
have tccidssi tan discontinue the carrying
OF clothing and ar. sacrificing. profits Ia
clOse out the line.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-12

Furnished rooms for light housekeeping
OH Third street. west of Maple. Address
1T" standard Office. Anaconda. Montana.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-12

One-half of a large w~ell-ventilated cek
lar, suitable for storage. Inquire of Chas.
Bertsch, Silver Bow Brewery saloon, An
aconda, Montana.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-12

III you want the finest hat made i'm tn.
world for ~lightness and durability. get the
Christy ut Estes & Connell. and no other.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-12

The celebrated Hoiruyd's underwear at
Estes Il Couuell's.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-12
Brussels carpc, 5Oc n, Estes & Conn.

Paints. oils and Window glass are ear
ried I'm stock by A. 4. Playtcr, druggist,
First street.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-15

j. Frank COlburn, a prominent law
yer and real estate dealer in Minneapolis,
Minnesota, was discovered last week to
have been forger to the amount of
1927, 900. His victim was John IT, Blais-
dell, a pioneer millionaire of the city,
and advanced in years. When confront
ed with his crime, Colburn broke down
itentiary, as he deserved no mercy. 1t
is stated that his father and friends will
come to his relief, compromise with his
creditors and save him from the peniten-
tiary. He possessed the full confidence
of the business community. Real estate
speculation is said to have been at the
bottom of it.
Mr.. David g. Williams, of Baltimore,
has recently tested on two mile track
the power of a three-ton electric motor,
of his invention. The speed it made
was a mile minute. five mile track
is to be built at once to demonstrate the
practicability of the electric passenger
system, as well as the automatic system
which is intended only for light express
wagons, mail matter and newspapers
The discoveries in electricity are rapid
and startling and where they will end
no one can fore.ell
Wheeling Wilkes, a bay stallion,
years old. has been sold by J. B. Perry,
of Lexington, KY, to Fl. G. VAIN, of
Detroit, for $4,000
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-15

There was great excitement in Pitts
burg, several weeks ago, because of
requisition from the Governor of South
Carolina upon the Governor of Pennsyl-
vania for the person of Rev. Mr.. Flelnor,
colored minister, charged with murder
in Edgefield county, S. c., some years
ago, and indicted under the name of
Yeldell. A legal struggle was made to
prevent his delivery to the South Caro-
lima officers. Yeldell declaring that he
knew he would be lynched as soon as he
arrived in Edgefeld. But the law pre-
vailed; he was taken to South Carolina,
placed on trial on the old Indictment,
and acquitted. There was no doubt
that Yeldell killed the man Blackwell,
but the evidence showed that a party
was seeking him TO lynch him. Black
well being one of them, and under these
circumstances Yeldell killed Blackwell
The verdict of the jury was in accord
with the charge of the judge, and met
popular approval
The Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary, which was removed from
South Carolina to Louisville, has received
a gift of 100000 from the heirs of the
brothers Wilbur F. and George w. Nor
ton, deceased millionaires of Louisville.
At the school elections in Kansas, on
the 18th, $4,000 women voted, and many
ladies were elected to office.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-15
That Duel.

A difficulty, growing out of intemper-
prominent young railroad lawyer and
grandson of Jno. c. Calhoun, of South
Carolina, and J. p. Williamson, presi-
dent of a railroad company, led to a
challenge The result of it is given
below:
1t is learned that when the word
"Fire'' was given in the williamson
Calhoun duel Mr.. Williamson at once
discharged all his five shots at Calhoun,
while the latter fired but once Mr. Cal
houn then pointed his revolver at Will
hanson, ordered him not to move, and
said: ''Mr. Williamson, l have held four
of my balls, which | aIn entitled to fire
at you. | do not wish to take your life.
| now ask you to retract your remarks
made before the Legislature" II will
do so,n said Williamson, provided you
withdraw the reflections upon my char
acter involved in your remarks" Mr..
Calhoun again asked an unconditional
withdrawal, which Mr.. Williamson again
refused. Then Mr. Calhoun said, "Will
you withdraw your remarks or shall |
fire ?" Mr.. Williamson replied, ''If you
withdraw the reflection upon my char
acter If not, no; and [ am ready for
your bullets. Fire your four shots Then
we will load and fire again. and Mr.
Williamson folded his arms 81 don't
want to take your life,'' said Mr. Cal
houn. I'm speaking before the legisla-
tive committee | intended to cover a
business point, and Mr. Williamson per-
sonally did not occur to me' 'sThen l
withdraw my statements" said Mr. Will
hanson. '"Then,' said Mr. Calhoun,
pointing the pistol skyward, II shall fire
my remaining four shots in the air. l
reserved them for this purpose He
then fred the remaining four shots in
the air. The principals then shook
hands and left the field Pat Calhoun
returned to Atlanta yesterday, and j. P.
Williamson is in Rome. Governor Seay
of Alabama, yesterday announced his
intention of demanding the extradition
of the duelists. Gov. Gordon. of Georgia,
says he will honor the requisition, as the
duel was fought on the State line There
is just uncertainty enough about it to
raise a troublesome question of jurisdic-
ton. 1t is not certain that the spot
could be identified, as the parties got off
in the dark, fought the duel and hastily
left the ground.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-15
A Remarkable Discovery.

A dispatch from Aspen, Colorado, da-
ted the 18th, says:
Eat the Minnie mine, on Aspen
Mountain, Saturday, blast blew a pas
sageway into beautiful cave. The
walls were covered with orystaIized lime
and lead, and stalactites projected from
the ceiling. A party passed along into
another cave of similar beauty, and then
crossed pool of fresh water and came
to the third chamber in which they were
startled to find a petrifed man with a
flint and bowl by his side Other stone
men were found all in the same position
They were seated with their heads on
their knees and arms clasped around
their legs. In attempting to lift one of
the mummies the men broke off the
arms and fingers, and discovered that
the figures would crumble I'm ess ten
DERBY handled. The figures are supposed
to be those Of the people who preceded
the Indians on this Continent The
mine is surrounded by hundreds of peo-
pie, all anxious to explore the caves.n
by terms made with the Cheyenne
Sioux Indians of Dakota Territory, by
a commission of three, headed by ex-
Governor Foster, of Ohio, negotiations
have been completed with that tribe by
which the government is to purchase
100000 acres of their reservation at
$1.25 and so cents an acre. This vast
area will be opened to settlers as soon as
mission.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-02-27
AN AWFUL FATE.

A Mississippi Farmers House DESTROYED
by Fire and Four of His Children Lose
Their Lives.
ASHLAND, Miss, Feb. 1S-The house of
Thomas WILLOWS, a well-to- do farmer living
hve miles east of this place, was de-
stroyed by fire between II and IL
o'clock Friday night, and four of his
children were burned to DEATH MIR.
W1lIons' three oldest daughters were
sleeping upstairs, and the fire had made
such headway before being discovered that
they could not be rescued Ono of the
youngest children was downstairs, but it
was lost In the excitement The four
chalred bodies were found In the ruina
MIR. WILLOWS himself was badly burned.
A Large Stable In Kansas City Destroyed
ny Flre-One Of the Proprietors Loses
His Life Marrow Escape Of His Family
Ninety-Four Horses Burned.
KANSAS C1TY, Feb. 1a-At II O'Clock last
night fire broke out In the large brick barn
OF }. X. Land1s corner of Tenth and Troost
streets causing the loss of ninety -four head
of horses and seventy-five carriages and
buggtes. J. II. Hoffman, one of tn,
partners and his family, occupied
apartments upstairs They were aroused
by the flames and jumped to the street be,
low. Mrs. Hoffman and child reached the
ground In safety, bit Mr.. Hoffman fell
striking his head against the curbing
knocking him tnsensible, and he was sutfo
Gated before he could be rescued The loss
u estimated at S8O, s.s
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-02-27
MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE.
Labor Commissioner Wright Sends His
Report on the Subject to Congress-In.

LABOR commissioner Wright SENDS HlA
Report on the Subject to Congress-In.
teresting Statistics.
WASHINGTON, Feb 21.-Carrou D. Wright
Commissioner of Labor, has submitted tc
Congress a special report on mar.
riages and divorces from 1867 tc
1886 During the twenty years GOV.
cred by the report there was a total
OF SIS, I'll divorces granted in the United
States, increasing from 9,9S7 in 1867 to q, $50
IN 1886. OF these ZIG 73S, or IS per cent.
were granted to wives, and 11l,9SS were
granted to husbands. The causes in which
wives are the petitioners more largely than
husbands are cruelty, where the wife seek.
divorce as Z to l; in desertion, where
the proportion is over ~ to l; in drunk.
enness where it is to /. Desertion was
given as the ca, SO for l26,557 divorces, and
IS, 6s1 were obtained on the ground Of
adultery The commissioner says it Is ap.
parent that the divorces granted for drunk
enness the total being lS,Sl3-can not rep
resent the total number in which drunken
ness or intemperance is a serious factor.
In the number Of divorces during these
twenty years II inois takes the lead with &c..
ore; Ohio comes next with &c, $50; Indian.
granted 5,l93; Michigan, 1s,4SS; Iowa, IT,.
664; Pennsylvania 5000; New York, 1885;
Missouri, 1o,27s> California, 12.uS; Texas
Il, Az, and Kentucky, 1O,24&
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-02-27
HUMOROUS HITS.

MEN lose less sleep from troubled con-
sciences than from poor cooking.
SARAH BERNHARpT punch is to be found
at nearly all receptions these days. They
call it that because it is SO thin.
WHEN you write to a member of Congress
for in formation on any subject you are sure
TO get a frank reply, provided he answers
your letter.
A WASHINGTON paper. noting the depart
ure Of several statesmen on a short excur-
sion, says: 'eThey will return to-day-f
they are able"
SHAKESPEARE says there's good in every
thing; but the man who has taken five
dollar counterfeit bill can not rise to the
level Of the poets insight.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-02-27
HORRIBLE.
A Dissolute Laborcr at Epson, Wis, Kills
His Wife, Two Children and Himself


His Wife, Two Children and Himself.
ASHLAND, Wis, Feb. 21.-One of the most
atrocious murders and suicides that has been
reported for some time occurred at Epson,
in this county. A laborer named Joseph
Brogan killed his wife and two children, the
latter aged ) and years respectively, and
then committed suicide with dull razor at
$50 a m Brogan drank heavily and had a
heated quarrel with his wife. She protested
because he spent all of his earnings fol
whisky. The couple quarreled frequently
and nothing was thought of it. This
morning, when several persons were
passing by, the fend attacked his
wife with a razor and nearly severed he1
head from the body. The little boys awoke
from sleep and were both horribly cut by
the raving father. He started for the door
and cut his own throat his body falling
against and barring the opening of the door
particular business.
When the neighbors broke in it was hor-
rible sight The single room of the house
was literally covered with blood The
bodies of the victim and murderer were
has thrown the little village into an uproar
East, who have been telegraphed to.
Marks upon the body of the woman ex-
amined at the inquest show that they had
had struggle before the cutting occurred
Her face looked as if she had been struck
several times by the villain. The little boys
Hugh and John, were murdered in bed
solute, the wife having had to support the
fo,,,i1v
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-02-27
No Agreement in the White Cap Case.

Nv z4BKOe1ItoI1V III CAAO NVIkICO UP CWSos
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. l9.-After being
out since Friday evening the Jury in the
Monroe County White Cap case announced
Monday for the third time that they were
unable to agree and were discharged.
Eight Of the jurors were for acquittal and
four for conviction. Another trial will
take place in April
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-02-27
To Entertain Canadian s%ateeme

WASHING coN, Feb 10, - Representative
Butterworth will introduce a resolution In
the House to-day requesting the President
to invite the members of the Canadian
Parliament to visit the United States in
May. and appropriates $3.50, OOO for their en-
tertninment. -.-