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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-03-14

WARRESsBuEu, No., March Ia
During u family quarrel, Joseph En-
cry was shot and Killed by his brother
Charles yesterday.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-03-14

BUTLER, Mo-, March i8.-In settling
dispute with lists, Robert johnson
pounded Samuel keene TO death.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-03-14

EDDY, n. NJ, March H. Gould
and party left here today for tho
South. Gould's health is rapidly i'm.
proving.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-03-14

PARIS, March lathe revenue OK.
pert sent 10 the United States TO exam.
lno the sys,em Of American inspection
OF pork, said today that the system was
as perfect rs anything can be-.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-03-14

CHICAGO, March l8.-Dr. Henry
Srudder spent the day quietly Ia the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-03-14

WAsiuNurON, March ~. Secretary
Blaine still continues 10 Improve.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-03-14

county Jail. II Is thought bis case
VIII be called for trial tomorrow.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-03-14

A good Imminent for Inflammation.
rheumatism, swollings, etc, is olive oil
well saturated with camphnr.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-25
TEACUE AND PAIGE.
The Two Noted Driliers Have Another
Match.

BUTTE. Dec. A.--To-night Paige and
TeaRue engaged for the second time in n
drilling contest and apain Paige proved To
be the better man and won easily. The
match was for ESQ q side aud each man
had tn strike Is minutes, but was allowed
n turner. The match took place mt the
City Hall saloon and was unusually eNcit-
ing as the room was filled with followers
of the men who whooped and cheered
until they wcrc hoarse. and then changed
the programme by indulging in several
spirited fights.
Paige drilled FIRST and selected Joc
Burke for his turner. He struck an un.
usually swift and hard blow. and when
time was called had drilled 81 = inches.
league had his partner. Davey. for \
turner. He stuck much slower but harder
than Paige and made excellent progress
until the eighth minute when his legs be-
gan to grow weak and from then on his
blows lacked force. At the end Of the Is
minutes he had made only "a inches.
Tom Talon, who noted as referce. is out
with challenge To any man In the state
next Saturday night under tho same con-
ditions for 500 q side.
James Davey, Teague's partner, 10 also
anxious for match, and left word at tho
STANDARD Office that he will drill Paige
next Saturday night. or ut any other time
convenient TO Paige. for sl00 side, each
man TO strike Is minutes.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-25
THROUGHOUT THE STATE
Answer Of The Defendant In The
Athey. .Cockfill Case
DENlALS AND ALLEGATIONS
a Ruling Made In the Box Elder
Case-Christmas at Great
Falls - Heavy
Shows.
Special Dispatch to the Standard.

Special Dispatch eo the Standard.
GREAT FALLS, Dec. 2A-The answer of
William Cockrill, defendant in Athey-
Cockrill contest case. fled in the clerks
omce, denies that John T. Athey was
nominated by republicans in convention
assembled on September or that his
nomination was duly certified 70 county
clerk ON September %; denies that the
peoples party did not by resolution or
otherwise authorize nomination Of defend
ant, and that the county clerk placed his
name ON the ticket by reason OF said or
pretended or real nomination denies tha.
tho executive committee had notice Of the
meeting mt which he was nominated or
taat nomination was made by Dan Mckay
or George Wales without due authority, or
for consideration of 500 or any other sum;
denies that illegal votes were cast for him
or counted for him or that any undue in
fiuence was exercised In his favor at
Smelter precinct, or that the law was vio-
lated there Ms charged.
Cockrill alleges that he was duly nom-
mated by the peoples party and that no
tlce OF such nomination was published in
the Leader for at least 10 days prior to the
election. and that John 7. A,hcy was fully
cognizant of such alleged nomination and
remained silent in regard TO the matter,
making no protest till after election, and
he is therefore stopped from impcaching
validity Of nomination Mt this date. He
also alleges that ut various precincts i'm
the county, votes which were marked X OPP
posite his name as candidate on the dem.
ocratic ticket and also with as candidate
on the peoples party ticket were not
counted for him, and that he was thereby
deprived of at least % votes
which should have been counted for him.
He also alleges that at the precincts of
Stickney and Midcanyon 16 votes were
cast for Athey which were unlawfully
registered, in that b. F. Stickney, registra-
tion agent, deputized his daughter. Annie
Stickney. to register voters and such regis
tration was done in Lewis and Clarke
county and not within the limits of
Cascade county. Hc also alleges that the
certificate of nomination filed with the
county clerk alleges that the candidate,
John L. Athey, is n resident of Arlington,
whereas the contestant is and has been for
some timo past n resident Of Great Falls.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-25
CHRISTMAS AT GREAT FALLS.
Exercises In the Churches OF the Cata.
ract City.

Exercises In the Churches OF the Cata-
ract City.
Special Dispatch to the Standard.
GREAT FALLS. Dec. 2.-Several Of the
various churches and Sunday schools will
have their usual Christmas celebrations.
The children of the West Side Sunday
school will give q Christmas tree enter.
tainment on Monday evening at Turner
hall. Supper will be served at 5 80 p. m.,
after which presents will be distributed
and programme rendered.
The Methodist Sunday school had q
Christmas tree tonight. A programme
was rendered and santa Claus appeared
In person and distributed gifts to the
children.
A AChristmas service Of song was given
at the Episcopal church this evening. after
which presents were distributed from the
Christmas tree to the members of the
Sunday school.
Midnight mass will be celebrated at the
Catholic church.
Tho Presbyterian Sunday school to-
morrow morning and evening will have
a service Of song and Monday evening a
cantata entitled Bundle Of Sticks" will
be given and at the close the Christmas
tree will be illuminated.
The employees of the Leader Publishing
company, including the newsboys and
carriers. will be given q Christmas dinner
mt the ulm house by the manager and
wife, Mrs. II. =. Rolfe, tomorrow.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-25
A Peculiar Case,

WEST SUPERIOR, Wis.,, Dec. A.-Some
unusual facts were brought out in case
before the municipal court this morning
when Matthias Staiha was arraigned for
dcserting his wife. The couple were mar
ried In Poland. The husband has been
here year. The wife just came over md
had the man arrested. Tho attorney for
tho defense set up the plea that the wife
was hermaphrodite and could not legally
enter marriage relations. Hc presented
to the court a specific dispcnsation from
the archbishop of Poland, signed also by
the imperial government. annulling the
marriage on tho ground that the wife was
no woman. He has also certificates from
physicians in Poland and Germany, show.
ing the same facts.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-25
CHRISTMAS AT WASHINGTON.
A Quiet Holiday Expected 1T the Nation's
Capital


WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-The holiday OF
the year will be an unusually quiet occa-
sion In official circles this year. There 10
no inclination among tho families Of cab
met officers TO make any display In view
of the gloom that envelopes the white
house. There will be no dinner parties
aside from those comprising members OF
families and visitors. Vice President
Morton will have with him three of his
daughters. Secretary Of State and Mrs.
Foster will have with them Mrs. Fosters
mother and brother, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mcpherson Of Evansville and few other
guests. Secretary Of the Treasury Foster
has gone to Fostoria, where he will eat
Christmas dinner with his daughter. Sec
retary and Mrs. Elkins have house full
of children for tho holidays. Attorney
General and Mrs. Miller will havo their
family increased by new daughter-in-law
and Miss Miller's flnncce. Postmaster
General and Mrs. Wanamakcr will spend
Christmas nt Lindcnhur 81, their country
place, near Philadelphia, where they will
have family gathering. Secretary Tracy
will dine with his daughter and grand
daughter, Mrs. aud Miss Wilmcrding.
Secretary and Mrs. Noble will have several
friends who are in Washington to dino
with them. >ecrciary and Mrs. Rusk will
dino with their son and daughter.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-25
A CANE FOR CLEVELAND.
One OF the Presents Given to the PresI
dent-Elect.

One OF the Presents Given to the Presi.
dent-Elect.
New YORK, Dec. 2i.-Christmas came to
President-clect Cleveland today In
various forms. but there was one thing
which was rather unexpected. and which
he got. Rev. Father Kessel of the church
OF tho Holy Redeemer. State Senator
George Y. Recsch and Henry Wolf waited
upon him to-day, and without preface
presented to him beautiful gold-heatctl
cane which had been voted 10 him Mt a
fair held at Father Kessel's church some
time previous TO election. Tho presenta.
tion committee without any formality ex.
planned to Mr.. Cleveland that II had been
voted to him as being tho most popular
presidential candidate, and rave the hand.
some stick into his hand. Tho president.
elect responded in few words, and tho
episode was concluded. "Merry Christ.
mas" wishes were exchanged and the
committee retired.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-25
Montsns and the Fair.

MIssouLA. Dec. 24.-world's Fair Com.
missioner Bickford returned from Chicago
last evening aud reported matters pertain.
ing 10 the Montana exhibit progressing
rapidly. The state building is complete
with the exception of the furniture, the
extent and quality Of which must depend
upon an appropriation made for the pur-
pose during the next session Of the legis.
laturc. Mr.. Bickford snys the clay model
of the famous silver statue 10 q magnii.
cert piece OF work. and that there Is no
doubt the metal casting will be success,
making the statue ono OF the greatest nj.
fractions of the fair. The commissioners
leaves Monday morning on tour of the
state TO arrange for the various mineral
displays.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-25
ONLY TALK.
Gossip About Great Briiain's Cruisers on
the Great Lakes.

Gossip About Great Britain's Cruisers on
the Great Lakes.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-lt is not proba.
BILE that the senate will take any action on
the alleged intention of Great Britain 70
strengthen her armed forces on the Great
lakes with war vessels, under the pseu-
donym OF revenue cutters. Senator Frye,
chairman of the committee on commerce,
and n leading member Of tho committee
on foreign affairs, who is recognized au.
thority In marine affairs. says the present
agitation of the matter is all "poppycock." !"
Besides, he says. even il il were true. he 10
positive he could select 25 vessels on the
lakes that could In very short time be
armed and equipped better than the
Canadian cutters. II believe" he said In
conclusion, "that Great Britain has not
the slightest intention Of turning her now
revenue cutters into war ships"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-25
the MEsDAMes cox. WIDOWS.
To Women In Indiana who Are Lookiss
for Money.


INDIANAFoLIs, Dec. 2l.-There are two
women ut Covington, Ind, one laying
claim to the estate of the late John Cos,
each claiming TO be his widow. The de-
ceased Cox was familiar figure all ovcr
that part Of the country. Ho owned rich
lands in Fountain county and also 10
Ohio. Altogether he must hive beea
worth s50,000. Four years ago he made hs
homo near Covingtou, and two small chit
drcn were with him who called him father
and there was also q young French womau
who was understood 10 he q nurse OF the
children. In 1859 he removed to Ohio and
q short time ago he died. Tho French
woman now appears on the scene. laying
claim TO one-lhrd Of the estate as Widow
Cox. Scarcely had she entered proceed.
ings In the circuit court before Mrs. Lou.
senberG Of Chicago appeared and made .
similar claim. The last named claims to
have remarked after Cox's death. Long
and costly litigation 10 anticipated.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-25
COURT MATTERS.
Charge ef Assault Assiass . Chiaamas
Dtd Not He'd Good.

Uto Net Ho.d 9oods
Special Dispatch to the Standard.
DEER LODGE. Dec. AIN tho probate
court this morning George Cockreil, one
Of the surcties upon the bond OF Mary b.
Evans, executrix Of the last will and tes-
lament Of Philip Z. Evans, deceased. APP
piled to be released from his RESPONSE
hility Hereunder, aud Saturday, Doc. ID,
was fixed for the hearing OF the matter.
A decree Of final account was entered In
the matter OF the estate Of Lcttie ID.
Strauhal, deceased.
A complaint. together with building
lien, was fled to-day BY Charles A. Ander-
son against John Watson. alleging that
between Oct. and Dec. Of this year, at
Philipsburg. plaintiff sold to defendant
or builning material, at the agreed price
of ss67 80; that s17 has been paid thereon,
leaving q balance of $79O.93, for which
amount judgment 10 asked. Said materi.
ais were used in tho construction Of .
frame building in the town Of Hasmark.
A Chinaman named Lee Pom was exam
ined in the Justice court this evening be-
fore Justice Hartwell on the charge Of as
saultinG one Cornelius ID. Sullivan with
a hatchet about week ago in the latter's
cabin at Blossburg. Tho complaint was
sworn 10 by Sullivan. In which the COM
piainant stated that the Chinaman had
cut him about the face. The Chinaman
on the other hand claimed that Sullivan
had been drinking and committed an as
sault on him. He stated that Sullivan
owed him $40 or $40 ns q co.k; that they
had a dispute over his wages and Sullivan
assaulted him with pichfork. There
were no witnesses In the case except the
Chinaman and Sullivan, and the court
after hearing the evidence discharged the
defendant from custody.
Ice Pom is bright and intelligent
Chinaman. He was formerly a railroad
contractor, and having made some money
engaged in the merchandising business
He lost money in that business. and then
engaged TO work for Sullivan as cook.
He brought three witnesses with him by
whom he stated he would prove the gem
cral reputation Of Sullivan as q quarrel-
some and fighting man.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-25
To-Day Is Christmas, th

TO-DAY Is Christmas, the
greatest of all Christian festivals.
The entire juvenile population
and the majority of adults have
been made happy by the receipt
of gifts. The day of the Saw
iour's birth is unknown and it
was not till the time Of Pope
Julius !, A. d. 337-35a that
December a5th was finally fixed
upon as the day to be observed
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-25
Waut,he ISallots.

SAN Francisco. Dec. 2.-Rcgistrar
Brown was to-day ordered into the Gus
tody Of the sheriff for Il hours by Superior
judge Slack for contempt in refusing to
produce the ballots cast Mt one of the pre-
cincts in the Thirty sixth assembly dis
trict Mt the recent election, and which are
wanted In connection with the investiga-
ton Of the alleged election frauds now
going on. A writ of habeas corpus was
sued out by the registrar before the
suDIcme court.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-25
Caused by Heavy SHOWS.
Special Dispatch 10 the Standard.

MIssovLA, Dec. 2i.-Owing TO q very
heavy snow fall i'm the mountains traffic
has been almost suspended on the Occur
d'Alenc cutoff. The regular passenger
train was gotten through about 10 hours
late yesterday. and the train to-day will
be equally late. Much Inconvenience is
being experienced. as two-thirds of the
business between Butte. Helena and Ana
conda from the western part of the state
is handled by these trains. The snow is
estimated to be about 10 feet deep west of
St. Regis.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-25
Montana school Children.
n DIspatrh to the Standard.

MissouLA, Dec. 24.-County Supcrin-
tentlcnt Harriet Hord has finished her an
nual report showing the apportionment OF
school funds for Missoula county. There
are 81 school districts with the total num-
Der OF children, ~, $50. Between the ages
of and Il there are 5.l6o; under the ago
Of 4, 1876. The total amount Of the ap-
portionment for the county Is s3i .0li Leo.
amount apportioned for each child, s6.0i.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-25
HOLIDAY IDEAS.

Smoking Jackets.
Lounging Gowns,
House Coats.
Berth Robes,
Gcntlemen's Fixings.
Handsome Silk Mufflers,
Silk and Satin Suspenders,
Silk Handkcrchicfs,
Fine NeckweaE
Silk Umbrellas.
Fine Walking Sticks.
Seal Caps,
Fancy Night Robes.
Dress and Business Suits,
Boys Suits and Overcoats.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-25
IL Was n Success.

VAUDEVILLE. Dec. 2i.-Thc ball given
tonight by Monitor lodge A. +. & A. NJ.
was one Of the brightest social successes
of the year. Social hall was packed with
old and young dancers. all OF whom en-
tered into the spiri, of tho occasion with
the rest begottcn Of desire to have n
good time aud to derive all the enjoyment
possible. Il was n late hour when the
dance broke up and Santa Claus had al
ready disappeared across the mountain
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-25
Crying for War.

BrEsos AYREs. Dec. 2i.-Mounted
police were called upon to-day to break
up an anti-Chilian demonstration OF tho
populace. The mob was dispersed with.
ont any serious injury to any one. Feel
ing runs very high and hoi.hcaded enemies
of Chill call loudly for war.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-25

PrrTsBuRG, Pa. Dec. 2.-Notwithstand-
ing the denials from Beaver Falls, il is
known that Jacob Henry. leader Of the
Economics, is dangerously i'll and will
probably never recover. He was attacked
with paralysis Of the throat several days
ago aud has been IN d scmi-unconscious
condition ever since.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-25
Anxious for the Canal.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 24.-At q joint
meeting yesterday Of delegates from the
Traffic association of California, the Cali
fornia boards Of trade, produce and OK.
change Of San Francisco. the board OF
trade of Oakland, the Geographical So
ciety OF the Pacific, the California League
of Progress and the Manufacturers' asso-
citation, . resolution was adopted urging
upon the congress OF the United States
irn,a.ediatc and favorable action on tho
bill for the prompt construction OF tho
Nicaragua maritime canal under control
of this government, and with such con-
scrvative conditions as will secure lower
tolls without dissemination.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-25

wAsHrSoToS. Dec. sa.-Secretary Elkins
had conference with General Schonsld
to-day with regard to the best methods Of
effectually suppressing the apparently In.
creasing lawlcssness along tho Rio
Grande. Captain J. G. Bourke, Third
cavalry, who has been summoned from
Texas for consultation, will probably
reach here Monday night. No official ~
ports in regard to these troubles have bssa
received for the past two days.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-25
IN LEECH'S FAVOR,

A Ruling In the Noted Box Elder Ere.
cincf Case.
Special Dispatch to the Standard.
HELENA. Dec. 24.-When tho supreme
court opened to-day Judge Blake deliv-
cred q brief oral decision granting the
motion Of the counsel for Leech for a per.
emptory writ to compel the Choteau
county canvassing board TO canvass the
vote of Box Elder precinct, and ordered
that the writ be issued compelling the
board 10 count the vote. The other jus.
tices concurred.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-25

NEw YORK. Dec. oi.-Judgc Lawrence
in the supreme court has given judg.
ment against the Oregon Pacific company
for S3s.Oeo.i2. in favor Of j. Harrison
Purdy. Jacob II. Halstcad aud James NJ.
Hals,ead. as executors of the will of Jacob
Halstcad.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-25
THE BOTTOM FALLING OUT.

Fncts About the MUCH oIkedeA y 6e0o
Idaho Diamond Field.
Special Dispatch To the standard.
Boise, Idaho, Dec. a.-An expert Who
has been to Diamond basin says that the
stones are what are called "Sllicon dia-
monds," worth about half as much ~ tho
real ones, but valuable for mechanical
purposes because OF their hardness.
Henry eager. Seattle ditch engineer
Who has been in the basin, says IL 10 .
crime to call it n bonansa and get poor
men to go there. Many are still going 10
tho fields. The question that bothers
many is why the fields did not amount to
something in isdS when 400 claims were
taken up.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-25

SAN Francisco. Dec. 2i.-Thc matter
fixing date for tho new trial OF NJ. B.
Curtis. "Samucl o. Posen." for the mur-
der OF Policeman Grant. was continued
to-day By Judge Murphy until Jan. 8.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-25

Special Dispatch to the standard.
BOISE, Ida. Dec. 2i.-Judge Beatty Of
the United States court to-day sentenced
J. W. Sanders. who recently pleaded
guilty to registering illegally. to one year
and five days in the pcnitentiary. He was
taken out there this afternoon.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-25

J. Comber at Ulm, Was brought hack hsre
on to-day's train and placed In jail.
He suffered . terrible experience while
trying to got away from Ulm after he hsd
taken the money; was caught out on the
prairie on bitter cold night, frose both
his oars, and his feet and fingers are badly
frostbitteu,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-25
Not Quite Enough

ST. Louis. Dec. 2f.-It is stated that the
estate of late Assistant City Treasurer
Toerstei will aggregate $500. or about
half enough to make good the city treas.
ury's shortagc.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-25
Stevenson mt Homo.

BLooMisGroa. Ills. Dec. a. Vice
President-elcct Stevenson and party re-
turned home this afternoon from their
southern tour.
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General Dent Dead.

DENVER. Dec. ai.-Gen. Frederick T.
Dent. distinguished union soldier and
brother-in-law of General Grant, died yes
terlay afternoon. He Was - years of
age,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-25
Way OF the Transxressor.

Special Dispatch to the standard.
GREAT FALLS, Dec. 2i.-Edward Simp-
son. who was arrested ON a charge of
stealing some money from man named
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Coming Our Way

New YORK, Dec. A.-Imporss Of spscls
for the week were sios.s's. OF which eSe.oo
were gold aud s1l so silver.