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Smyrna times., 1890-01-22
The Mandamus Opinion.
SOME VARIED COMMENTS BY THE PREss
OF OTHER CITIES.
Philadelphia Times, Ind.
Nv

Philadelphia Times, Ind
The decision of the superior court of
Delaware in the Wilmington tax cases
Is in accordance not only with the
laws, but with sound public policy.
Its effect is simply that a man must
pay his taxes in person in order to be
thereby qualified to vote
He may pay his taxes by attorney if
he please, but the collector is nos
bound to issue receipt to any one
but the taxable himself. In other
words, the party workers may not, as
they do in Philadelphia, buy tax re-
cepts and issue them to the voters on
condition of their party fealty.
The chief justice truly says that the
power-Of-attOrney scheme undertaken
by the Republican leaders in Whining
ton would be "a means of bribery by
giving politicians control of the votes
OF citizens whose taxes they paw
This is precisely the effect of a similar
system in practice in Philadelphia.
which our own courts have often de-
nounced, but have not been able to
stop. Delaware is fortunate in having
the bad practice checked at the outset.
Smyrna times., 1890-01-22
MARY L. Cox, Cor. Sec.
JENNIE G. S. PRICE, Rec. Sec.

A few days since q Georgetown gen.
tleman, riding few miles into the
country, remarked to an old woman:
"This is remarkable weather" YES u
Aunt Betty replied, I'VE amt gwine
to have no more winter. The CULTS
busted. My Lordl Hain't you heard
that air2 Why our Fred read that in
the paperl We are gwine TO have
weather just like they have in Texas
aud ] don't believe we can stand it,
We Amt as tough as they air out
thar.u
Smyrna times., 1890-01-22

Recently "The Philadelphia Press''
ventured in the most respectful way,
to doubt whether dandelions have
really been blooming in sundry parts
of Pennsylvania. 1t is now sorry it
ever doubted; for it has Just rained
dandelions in "The Press" Office ever
since; and a dandelion editor at q big
salary has had to be engaged, whose
business it is to arrange and classify
the various dandelions exhibits and
the subjects as it deserves, editorially.
BY the way whats the matter with the
dandeliOn as the National flower9
as cheerful and perslstant blOomeT
in all time and seasons, it can easily
get away with any other flower that
has been named. Aud just see how 1t
lends itself to lyric treatment, as
/ thus:
o, the dandelion's the flower for me,
With IFS petals.Of golden hue,
ltioyoOsly blooms from sea to sea
To-day when the year is new.
We havn't time to finish this beautifn
lyric, but win just remark Hoorey fol
the dandelion.
Smyrna times., 1890-01-22

The following pOstmasters have
been appointed for Delaware J. w.
Messisk of Georgetown to succeed Da-
vid S. Purnell salary last year $1,000,
B. F. Herring of Greenwood to sue
ceed David Porter; salary last year
$500. B. Short of GumbOrough to
succeed E. G, Wootten; salary last
year $F0.l1
Smyrna times., 1890-01-22

Tax Collector John III. Douherty
last week said in relation to the man
damus decision. "As I understood
am not required to honor powers of
attorney, and do not iatend to do 50.
/ viii be at my Office whenever i pos
sibly can and viii give receipts tOan
who apply in person and are properly
qualified y
Smyrna times., 1890-01-22

Many Episcopallans are very much
worked up over the fact that Philip
Brooks was 10 take part in the installa.
Of Lyman Albeit as pastor OF plymouth
Church. They fear that in some way
or other the doctrine Of the apostolic
succession viii gee lost.
Smyrna times., 1890-01-22

Governor Riggs has written q maga-
zine article ON the decline Of peach
culture in this state. Il win appear in
. welEknown periodical ia q few
weeks, and is expected % throw much
light on the cause Of the shiflfng Of tAe
peach belt,
Smyrna times., 1890-01-22
CHRISTMAS 1889.
Holiday Goods at ]. B. COOpGf'S.
Holiday Books at ]. B. COOpGT'S
Handsome Lamps at J. B. COOpeT'S.

Decorated Tea and Chamber Sets.
Work Baskets and Sewing Stands
Fancy Lunch and Hand Baskets.
Fine Rugs, Mats and Ottomans.
Fine Silk and Linen Handker-
chiefs.
Towels, Napkins, Table Spreads.
A Large Line of Glass and China
Ware.
Picture Books in almost endless
variety.
Books for Youth and older people
Headquarters for Books of al
kinds.
Large Family Bibles, all prices.
Games, Puzzles and LetterBlocks
Smyrna times., 1890-01-22

Books for Boys and Youths.
Books for Tots and Children.
Poems and Albums.
Bibles of all Sizes and Styles.
Methodist Hymnals of all descrip-
tiOnS.
Carvers, Table Knives and Pocket
Knives.
Razor Straps and Fine Mugs.
Fancy Papers, Papeteries and
Envelopes.
Pocket Books and Large Bill
Books.
Cigar Cases and Card Cases.
HandsomeVases and other Fancy
Goods.
Smyrna times., 1890-01-22

Don't be a clam, but If you must,
be httleneck. You'll get more foy
yourself
Smyrna times., 1890-01-22

ANNIE W. OUIIt
Smyrna, Jan. 16, 1890.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-16
BUTTE CURRENT NOTES

The city council will meet this evening.
The grand jury will make its report to-
day.
c. r. Compton, Of Dillon, is at the st.
Nicholas.
j. T. Carroll of Anaconda is. a guest at
the st. Nicholas.
Joseph BrouRhton and wife, OF Walker
vile left yesterday on a visit to New York.
The Belmont lode in LeRRatt & Fosters
addition was placed on the market yester-
day. ...
The funeral of Annie, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Norton, was held yester-
day.
&c. Patterson, assistant chief engineer
OF the Butte and Gallatin road, Is at the
McDermott.
Prof. A. ID. Churchill, the well known
mining expert arrived from Helena last
night and registered at the McDermott.
The following locations were filed yes
terday: Michigan lode in Independent
district, by {. +. Williamson; b Jumbo
lode, by Jerry Carter ct al; the Miller o
in Summit valley, by Lewis Burt.
The complimentary concert given to
Prof. l.. Van Orion at the Lyceum last
evening was successful and the audience
present had a rich treat i'm The fine
musical programme presented. Jules Levy
will appear morn evening.
William McDcrmott, J. II. Lynch, Ma
jor Dawson and several other good demo
crats wired their compliments to ". A.
Clark Monday night after The rcsults OF
the elections became known. Yesterday
they received a dispatch from Mr.. Clark
thanking them for the good work they
had done.
Some one maliciously started the report
Monday that city attorney Corbett had
gone to Helena to avoid taking part in the
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-16
DR.. LEAvIrT'S CALLER.


An Election Incident which Tested the
Doctors Good Nature.
BY the Standards Special Wire.
BUTTE, April 15.-Dr. Leavitt is good
nature ~pcrsonified and even the defeat Of
yesterday does not disturb the equanimity
of mind which always possesses him. The
Doctors good nature was put to a severe
test t5is morning, but he came out victor
ious, and to-day too unusual delight i'm
telling his friends his experience. About
8 o'clock this morning some ne began tn
pound and hammer on the doctors door
with a vigor and persistency that caused
him to think that cyclone had
imperative necessity. without waiting To
dress himself, the doctor rushed To the
door, and on opening il was faced by a
w~ell-dressed but very booty and bare
headed individual. His caller did not
wait for an invitation TO enter, but DELHI
surveying the doctor in the manne Of a
drunken man, approached him and laid
his hands on the doctors shoulders.
"well, my FRIEND" said the doctor. "what
can l. do for you%" 'Shay, doc, hic,"
replied his ,,o caller, 1--WE m jus,
we, old shon, doc, I feel so d good
over II that, hic, i thought, hic, would
wake you up and tell. bic, you about IL.
Shay, l voted for Walton and gosh, doc.
but we showed you under, l felt, hic, 81
licked over il. bic, that ! threw my hat into
the bonfire, hic, and id, hic, IL
want TO go home b~areheaded. Shay, doe,
hic. CHIMES hat sho that, hic, / en- go
'ome, SHEEP The mans drunken condi-
ton and cool ~aifrontery so overcame the
doctor that he gave the IN an the best Ina,
he had i'm the house and assisted him "a
the door. Notwithstanding the earnest
protests of Mrs. Leavitt's, whose exasper.
alton knew no bounds. Any other man
but DIR. Leavitt would have killed the fel.
low and the verdict would have beer
"justifiable homicide"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-16
The Big Ditch.
: the Standards Special Wire.

by the Stanudfu \ Speclu N1t.
BUTTE, April 15.-winters d Co., who
have the contract for constructing the
finme and bitches for the Silver Bow Hy-
draulic company, are rushing work with
all possible speed. About 40 men
and % teams are employed
ON the big ditch and making excellent
progress. This force is divided into two
crews, one of which is at work about four
miles beyond Rocker and the other about
eight. Backwardness of h season has
interfered materially with work, but adj
vantage is being taken OF the present
good weather to make up for lost time.
According to contract, the Hume is 10 be
completed 10 the top Of Rocker hill, the
terminus, by May I. An order for lumber
has been placed and receipt OF il is ex-
pectcd almost daily. Present indications
warrant the belief that by the middle of
May h~ydraulicing will b. in full blast and
SOME of the gold which has been buried
SO long in Silver Bow gulch will find its
way TO the bank.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-16
NEED OF A POOR HOUSE.
How u Great saving to the County Could
DO Effected:

De Ehecteu.p
BY the standards special Wire.
BUTTE. April 15.-Before the grand jury
finally adjourns its attention will proba-
bly, be brought to the necessity Of a poor
house in the city of Butte. At present the
county is paying house rent for not less
than twenty families. The rent Mount
to SIS or so per'month each house. and all
told Is an expense of $500 or 500 a month
on the county. II there were n poor house
in the city these families could be placed
there and the saving to the city in the end
would be great. Families asking for rent
could be sent TO the poor house, or made
to pay their own rent. II would not do
to send these families to the poor farm,
as most Of them can get work in the city,
and outside of the rental are able To sup
port themselves. Besides the poor farm
is crowded. The county commissioners
are considering the matter.
Complaints have been made to
Commissioners McQeeney that electric
lights in Centreville are not kept
burning all night. On some dark nights,
il is stated, they are not liz until 10 o'clock
at night and often are extinguished ut
midnight. IL this Is kept up the bills Of
the company will be cut down.
The Commissioners were chiefly occu-
pied to-day with auditing bills and Afford
ing relief To the poor. Will l.. Clark,
clerk of the district court, applied for IA
type writer, and the claim was taken
under advisemcnt, although the commis-
sioners made some objections To the
matter.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-16
MRS. oDoER.S STATEMENT.
She Says Her Husband Threatened He
Life and She Left Him.

she says Hell husDanu threatened hter
Life and She Left Him.
BY the Standards Special Wire.
BUTTE, April, 15.-Mrs. Charles Odgers,
emphatically denies Ia story told by her
husband relative to the aus of their
separation. Mrs. Odgers v the facts
to q STAND r reporter as follows: o
the morning Of April Z, my husband who
works on night shift came home at a. m.
and told me TO wake him ut noon, IL being
pay day. l did so and when he got up 1
told him that he had been spending money
foolishly lately and ! hoped he wouldn't
spend SO much this time. He got mad and
called me vile names. He went To town
and came back drunk about 6:30 o'clock
i'm the evening. l tool of his boots and
felt in his pockets n found he had only
10 cents left. / cried, finding, too, that
the grocery bill was unpaid. He swore at
me and called me names. He tool the
candle-stick and held 1t up to my left
breast and said II / was in the house when
he came home In the morning he would
run the candle-stick through my heart:
she said Il he had threatened
my life she would protect me-. / went
back for my clothes, taking along my
cousin, Lewis Reese. He refused to inter-
fere as IL was u family affair, but finally
consented to came over while ! was pack
things my husband came in, his sister
having sent for him. He threatened me
again and held the candlestick up TO my
heart. called Reese and then left the
house,. / have not seen my husband since.
l nave complained to Sheriff Sullivan, but
Mr.. Odgers has disappeared. That is the
truth OF the matter"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-16
The Brennan X essler Case.

BY the Standards special Wire. ~
BUTTE, April l5.-Mike Brennan and
George Kessler were arraigned before
Judge Eddy this afternoon. The CON-
plants against the two were identical.
Each of the men was charged with mali
~ciously and without cause striking
the other. Brennan pleaded not guilty
and was fined SO and costs. kessler
pleaded not guilty and his hearing will
Ter ID must be said that a number of per
sons who Witnessed the trouble say that
Brennan was the aegressor, md that
Kessler acted solely on the defensive.
These parties will be subpnnacd as wit
nesses.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-16
They Waived Examination.
By the Standards Special Vine.

Butte, April 15.-Grist, Talbot, Roberts,
Deering and Christy, the parties arrested
Sunday for stealing iron from the old
Margaret Ann mill. were arraigned be-
fore Judge Newkirk this morning. Under
advice OF their ounse they waved exami-
nation and decided TO allow their cases to
go direct &c the grand jury. According to
all accounts. the will have to
wait until the next term OF court before
their cases can be tried. One of the per-
sons who complained against them is a
member Of the present grand jury and
consequently debarred from considering
their trials.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-16

BY the standards Special Wire.

by IHt NIdHuHTH NIHFIH VIII.
BUTTE, April l5.-The celebrated must
clan Liberati has written to the leader of
the Boston A Montana band announcing
that he will he ON his way TO san Fran
cisco soon and would like to stop In
Butte. He made a proposition to the
band to join him i'm n concert 10 he given
in Butte, Liberati n the band altcrnat-
ing. II is likely that the proposition will
be accepted. The public in Butte will be
favored with a splendid concert IL the
arrangements are made.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-16
A Delighted Audience.

Butte. April l5.-The audience which
Witnessed Hoyt's superb farce "A Tin
Soldier" vas uproarious In It's mirth to-
night. The play was presented in "A man
ner well worthy 81 the appreciation
shown. Rats, the professor, Violet and
PATSY were especially pleasing. while the
entire east was composed Of artists. all of
whom added greatly To- the evenings en-
tcrtaiumeut. "a Tin Soldier" will bo re-
pcatCd o-morruw evening.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-16

This is our record, every
one of them bona hde sales,
and over one-half to parties
who have indicated their
intention of building this
summer
If you want to make a
home in Butte, consider the
advantages of this prop
erty:
Convenient location.
Pure air,
Good water,
Excellent drainage,
Rapid transit,
Perfect title,
Low price.
Ii you want to- make
money. take a trip which
will cost you nothing, and
buy Butte real estate; and
if you decide tc buy, you
will find no better oppor-
tunity for an investment
than in
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-11-15
The Farmer. rightlnr for Pure Food

The following resolutions was adopted
by the Farmers Mutual Benefit Assouia.
lion OF the State OF Illinois In Convention
assembled at springfield. on the 2lst day OF
October, 1890. by very large vote.
WHEREAS, There has been introduced in
10 the Senate of the United States bill
known A. the Paddock Pure Food Bill,
SENATE Bill No. 3D9ll. which bill was refer
red TO the Agricultural Committee OF the
senate and reported favorably by The Hon.
A. ;. Paddock, Chairman OF said Commit
tee; and
WHEREAS, Under the provisions OF said
bill Nil drugs and food products are re-
quired TO be properly branded when offered
for sale, and all authorizations prohibited nm
der heavy penalties, thus preventing fraud.
aud enhancing the value Of all farm pros
ducts, therefore
BIZ IT RESOLVED, That we IA
yor the passage OF the said Paddock Bill,
but oppose any measure OF taxation such ss
the Conger Compound Lard Bill, which IL
class legislation taxing one industry for
the benefit OF another.
BE IL FURTHER RESOLVED, That me-
mortal 10 Congress be prepared setting forth
our views, and that as delegates we afh-
our signatures 10 the same.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-11-15
ROBBERS SUICIDE.
JOE JACKSON DASHES OUT HIS BRAINS
IN A PRISON.
Two Express Trains Robbed Murder OF
Californian 1nden
Telegram.


Joe Jackson. the nuked train robber. and
one Of the notorious RUDE Burrows gang,
committed suicide In the penitentlary nj
jackson. Mich, by jumping from flight OF
steps TO brick pavement nifty feet below.
lie was 10 have been arraigned with RUDE
smith, another OF the gang, for robbing the
mails at the Buckatunna train robbery a
few months ago. The United States Mar
shall sent an officer 10 the cell after him. but
he had no sooner opened the door than Jack
son, with drawn knife. ran up the steps.
lie was told he could not escape.
81 know that" he replied. shut can KIN
myself, which ! am going TO do, and end
This matter. / will never be arragned In
this court for my crimes"
The officers reasoned with him for an
hour and half without shaking him from
his horrible purpose. They then went up
the steps, but Jackson held them at bay
with the knife, telling them he would Kill
the first nan who laid hands OF him. The
penitentlary officials, seeing that he was de.
termined, got bed 10 catch him on when
he made his fatal leap.
20, that will do no good" he coolly re-
marked. 81 will jump over it," Then
without any emotion he said To those be.
low: "Look out Here come" And max
ing n dive with his head downward, he
struck the pavement, fifty feet below. His
skull was crushed and after lingering un-
consciously an hour lie died.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-11-15

Two pretty young women sat In retired
spot in the Criminal court in Chicago aud
listened to the proceedings IN the trial oil
Henry Smith.
One OF the young women shrank back
from public gaze AS far AS possible, ana
tried in vain TO cover her tear-stained face
with her pocket handkerchief. She was
Miss Henrietta Elsenga. and supported by
her friend and roommate, Miss Ida Fhorn.
She was there 10 prosecute Henry Smith.
the negro who, II Is alleged. on Aug. ~ last.
made brutal assault upon her.
Miss Eisenga II drcss-makcr who board
ed on Loomis street She left there and on
n subsequent evening returned for her
trunk. While in the building she was ns-
saulted by negro, who dragged her into "a
room aud kept her there All night.
Half fainting the young girl made her
complaint To the police. and an officer went
10 the place and arrested Henry smith, the
colored janitor. just as he was about to tee.
lie was identified by Miss Eisenga. smith
Is a young aud not bad-lookng man.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-11-15

Whilst two small white boys named Nc
Gee aud Wansley were packing lint
cotton in the press OF cotton gin tn
Anderson County. :. O., negro boy
about IL years old passed 10y the press
and striking match threw II into
the cotton. In few seconds the cot
ton was ablaze aud the lille fellows began
screaming for help. but before they could
be rescued they were horribly burned. The
Wsnsley boy died three hours afterwards.
Young MCGEE was alive next morning but
his entire body il burned and no hope is
entertained for his recovery. lie i, how
ever, still conscious and says that some
time before the occurrence young wansley
struck the colorcd hoy with stick and that
the negro set fire TO the cotton in revenge
The latter has left the nclghborhood and
there IN no clue as to his whereabouts
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-11-15

Constable John q. Grant went 10 W. ID.
Coker's saloon, on Fourth avenue. In Chi
cago, 10 seize a snare drum. Bill John
son, the bartender, not only declined to
let him have the drum, but when hc
PERSISTED Ia his attempt TO make the
levy tried To throw the constable out.
Grant drew his revolver and fired
two shots at johnson. The latter grapplcd
with the constable, took the gun away from
him and then turned IL loose against every
body In the saloon. Bullets few In every
direction. One grazed Grants ear and an
other cut button of negro roustnbours
coat johnson seemed TO enjoy the pistol
practice and would have cmptied the re-
yolyer bad not Wesley Plummer, Grants
factotun, Knocked him down with . slung-
shot. Willie Johnson lay on the floor un-
conscious Grant got the drum and his re-
yolyer and left. johnson subsequently
called at the Armory Police Station and
swore out warrant for Grants arrest. All
the parties TO the rffair are colored.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-11-15

William W. Cottrell, ex-Mnyor OF Cedar
Keys Fla, was shot and instantly killed IN
Montgomery, Ala, by Capt. A. :. Gerald,
Chief OF Police. Mr.. Cottroll had been In
the city several days and was drinking. lie
was arrested on the charge OF being drunk
and disorderly. lie was released, and left
police headquarters yowing vengeance.
Gerald's friends went TO him aud told him
Cottrell was looking for him. Gerald re-
NAMED IN his Office ard received challenge
from Cottrell TO light duel.
The Chief paid no attention 10 the chal-
lenge, but remained at the office Till Mr.
Cottrell, accompanied by n friend. rode up
TO police headquarters. The shooting oc-
CURED In front Of the office. Cottrcl was
shot twice with "A doube-barrel gun, one
load taking effect In his body and the other
going through the face. entering on the left
cheek and passing out through the eye, tear
ing the cyeball out
Cottrell was probably one OF the most
widely-known men In the country. lie IL
was who created such acnsation about
twelve months ago at Cedar Keys. Fla, by
terrorizing Federal Custom House officials
and citizens. lie was Mayor OF the town.
United States revenue cutter was sent
there from New York during has reign Of
err ror.
Capt Gerald has lived all his life in Mont
gomery. lie has been Chief OF Police for
the last ten or twelve years and has been
regarded rs patient and painstakng officer.
lie has been la a number OF close places,
but he never shot any one before. lie sur
rendered 10 the authorities.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-11-15
COMMITTED SUICIDE.
WESLEY BALCH, THE lIORSENAN.
SHOOTS HIMSELF AT BOSTON.
Assaulted bya C.iored &an-Ten sailors
Lost--A Threatened Lynrhing
--Etc.. Etc.


Wesley II. Balch. the horseman, commit
ted suicide by shooting himself. lie was
alone In his office In Boston, Mass, AT the
time, and ID was some time after the shot
was tired before his bod, was discovered
Financial endorsements are said 10 have
led 10 the act. There have been rumors for
some time that hc had been sailing close to
the wind. having lost heavily on deprcciat-
ing market. However, no ono suspected
that he was In such straits AS 10 cause him
TO take his life.
Few In this country have been interested
In more valuable trotting horses than Mr..
Balch lie bred, bought. and sold nearly
80 many OF them very valuable. The once
famous stallion Ethan Allen he owned dur
Ing the last three years that the horse was
In New England, and sold him In 1870 TO
MIR. Spraguc OF Providence for $500.
Among the double teams that he sold were
Jesse Waters and Darkness for $1,000;
Sweet Brier and Drgo, 10 Senator Jones OF
Nevada for $4,000; Monarch and Emperor,
"A chestnut team, for $4,000. The mare
Purity, by Blue Bull, he sold for S2o,00e'
the highest price paid for any New England
mare.