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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-03
TOMMY GAVIN is DEAD
Good for Nothing III. Bloom Shoots
him With Ills Gun.
WOULDN'T LEND HIM MONEY
Stories OF the Crime as Told
by Eye Witnesses-Park
County's Latest
Murder.
spcc,a, plspatch to the standard

Special Dispatch TO the standard
LIVINGSTON, Dec. 2.-Tommy Gavin, the
night bartender in Frank Whites saloon,
was shot and fatally wounded at midnight
last night by Charlie Bloom. Tho par
ticulars ms near as can be learned are as
follows: Bloom was drinking consider
ably and went into Whites and asked
Gavin 20 loan him $50. Gavin replied that
lie did not have IL and show cd him silver
dollar. Bloom called him vile name and
Gavin steppcd outside the bar and struck
him. Bloom attempted 10 strike back and
the men clinche,I, Gavin forcing him out
of the door. Bloom then pulled out n gun
and fired three shots in quick succession.
One ball missed Gavin another struck him
in the leg and the third in the back, pass.
ing through his kidneys.
DIR. Alton happened 20 bc In Mcrcer's
restaurant across the street and was
called nj once, The injured man was carl
ried into the club rooms above the saloon
and his parents and the priest sent for.
County Attorney Miller also came to tako
his diving statement.
After firing the shots Bloom walked
across tho street 10 4. w. McDonnell's
saloon and stood I'm front of the door until
he was arrested by sheriff Tcmplctou. He
lad gotten rid OF the gun. n \ M weapon Oh
any kind was found On him. No one was
in the front part OF tho saloon when the
row occurred, everyone being back Of the
gambling tables. Harry Mckee and Lee
Billings, who happened 10 he IN tho back
rooms, heard tho shots and thinking 1t
was fire started out lust as Gavin stag
cercd into the saloon. Bloom came here
from Miles City about three years ago.
Gavin died this morning Mt 4 O'Clock.
The true cause Of the shooting. as devcl.
oped late to-day, is about as follows I:
Bloom asked Gavin for 81, and the latter
threw a dollar on the bar telling him IL
was all he mad. Bloom called him n hard
name aud Gavin walked TO the end Of the
bar when Bloom struck him. He then
Crapplcd Bloom and forced him out Of
the door and an eyewitness who was on tho
opposite side of the street walked. across
and he states that when he arrived by the
side of tho men Gavin was standing with
his left foot forward while Bloom lay on
his left side on the ground. While in this
position Bloom fired. the bali striking
Gavin in the hip and ranging upward into
his thigh. When the bullet struck him
0aeih turned and ran for tho door of the
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minutes, and when he came out could odd
nothing but . confirmation OF tho death.
j. T. Terry, ono Of the directors In several
OF the Gould properties, says Gould told
him he disposed OF his holdings In the Man
haitian, Western Union and Missouri Pa
cific, three stocks In which no was espc-
cially interested, by putting them In trust
90 they could not be sold. II is believed
he has had his financial house In order for
long time. Prominent bankers bclievo
his death will not have much effect ON the
market either why.
Dealing In stocks WINS attended with
comparatively little excitement and after
the first 10 minutes business aud the room
presented no unusual appearance. Sales
up to 10 80 often has been as excited whom
nothing unusual happened. Even Gould's
stocks were only moderately active. Mis-
souri, Pacific rather weak, for, after rally
ing from 81 TO IS, slid down TO 53I, lost
~ compared with last night, others
stronger; Western Union advancing
from IS 10 &c. Union Pacific from 35A to
Bt1; Manhattan from 12six to l2iX.
Other leading shares yielded only frac-
tionally as a rule. At II O'Clock the mar-
ket was steady, Notwithstanding the en-
gngement Of million and o half OF gold
Tor export.
Gould's death spread quickly. and all
who passed the house stopped and looked
Mt IL. Messages and callers became fire.
quent after 10. Al 10 80 tho undcrtakcr's
wagon drove up and the caskct was taken
into the house. Rev. DIR. Paxton. Gould's
family pastor. said death was perfectly
PEACEFUL; that Gould was perfectly
conscious TO within few
minutes of death. The funeral will
take place Monday, but tho hour las not
yet been fixed, and will be held at tho
house. They will he conducted by Rev.
DIR. Paxton, assisted by Chancellor Me-
Cracken of the University Of New York
and Rev. Roderick Terry.
Howard Gould says his father retained
consciousness to the last. lIe knew that
he was about TO die and just before tho
end said he wished 10 have all the family
present. He appeared satisfied to find all
there. He passed away quietly. DIR. Mum
says he became spccchless through weak
ness just before death, but recognized the
members Of the family. He will be buried
ut Woodlawn cemetery beside his wife.
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BARB WIRE COMBINE.
Consolidation OF = Number OF the Lead
Ing Manufacturea.

Ing Manufacturer.
Sr. Louis. Dec. 2.-Tbo Age Of Steel OF
this city tomorrow will announce tho
formation Dec. of a gigantic barb wire
trust, to bc called the Consolidated Steel
and Wire company. incorporated under
the laws OF Illinois. with a paid in capital
Of s4.OO0O. and embracing the following
well-known firms: The 81. Louis Wire
Mil company. the Braddock Wire COM
pany. Pi,tsburg: the Lambert & Bishop
Wire Fence company, Joliet. Ill.,; tho
Iowa Barbed Wire company, New York
city. and tho Allentown. Pa; the Baker
Wire company, Chicago. Tho officers OF
the company are: President. William
Edcnbern, 81. Louis: wee president, John
Lambert, Joliet, ILL.,; treasurer. Alfred
clifford. ~. Louis; secretary, +. +. Pat
tcrson, Chicago; general manager. John
W. Gates, Chicago.
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Laid I'm tho Graye.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2. - The funeral
train from the national capital, bearing
the remains OF the late Rev. John Scott,
President Harrison's father-in-law, ar.
rived here this morning. Tho casket was
removed to the residence of former
friend, where an opportunity was given
old mel ghbors Of the deceased clergyman
10 look for the last time on his features.
After n simple funeral service aud short
sermon, the remains were consigned to
the grave i'm Washington cemetery. The
president and party at once left for WASH
inCtOn.
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TUMBLED IN RUINS.
San Salvador Visited by . Good-sissd
Earthquake.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 2.-The steamer
Panama brings news OF an earthquake In
San Salvador Oct. ls. Signs of activity
we're noticed about tho crater of Conche-
qua. a volcano, near Launion in the gulf
OF fonscca. Al 10 o'clock that night came
a violent earthquake, and 5.OOO Inhabitants
Of Daunion fled to the beach. Shock after
shock struck the city and the older build
ings tumblcd In ruins. Tho stone
cathedral wns reduced to formlcss heap.
Fifty or 10 other buildings were completely
wrecked and a persons injured. One
third of tho island Of Conchequa in the
gulf Of Fonseca, seven miles from In.
union, split of by tho shock. suddenly
sank out of sight. The crater Of Conche-
qua did not break forth but still shows
signs of coming eruptions.
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ASHLAND, KY, Dec. 2.-ln q heavy fog
at 8 o'clock this morning the Chesapeake
4 Ohio west-bound accommodation
struck q wrecking train, completely de-
molishing the caboose, tool aud box car,
and badly injuring five persons, none fa-
tally, however. Several others werc
slightly injured. but the passengers cs-
capped with a shaking up.
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WAsHISoToS. Dec. 2.-Sccretary of the
Treasury Foster says he does not believe
the death Of Jay Gould will have any APP
prcciablc effect ON the finances Of the
country, rs his son George may be de-
pended on 10 pursue n safe and conscrva-
tive pollcy,
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Will Let I'm All Ont.

HOMESTEAD. Pa. Dec. at 10 reported
that the steel works will be shut down on
the 9th instant for repairs, and all en-
ployes will be discharged. A scale will
then be arranged which every man will bc
obliged to sign TO secure employment at
I ne works.
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BY AN OVERFLOW.
Much Damage to Garden Truck In Cali
foruiA.

SAN Francisco. Dec. News was re-
cciycd to-day that tho Jersey tract of $500
acres. eight miles from Antioch, Cal, is
flooded by the overflow of the san joaquin
river. A large crop of onions
and potatoes is ruined. The total loss is
placed at $4,000 to $4,000. A number of
lesser overtiows along the San Joaquin
ore reported.
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Not Yet Canvas.ed.

SALEM, Ore. Dec. 2.-The secretary OF
state has not yet begun to canvass the
election returns pending the maudamus
proceedings which are To be instituted in
the state circuit court To test the legality
Of the ballot ON which the name of Pierce.
populis,-democrat, appeared twice.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-03
French A6airs.

PARIS, Dec. 2.-Brisson has abandoned
the attempt to form n now ministry and
the situation is more muddled than ever.
President Carnot has charged Perios to
form a cabinet.
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Instantly Killed.

Special Dispatch TO the standard.
GREAT FALLS. Dec. 2.-Eariy this morn.
ing Chris Page. miner ut Neihart,
slipped and fell down u shaft OF the Gait
mine, and was instantly killed.
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New York Capital.

New ORLEANS, Dec. "A New York
syndicate has purchased tho street rail-
road systems OF this city for Si0,0O.0O.
The motive power will be changed from
mules to electricity.
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One Year I'm the Fen.

OMAHA, Ncb.. Dec. 2.-Sydney Smith,
brought hero from Toronto two months
ago. charged with forgery, to-day plead
guilty and was sentenced to a year in the
penitentiary. He was formerly president
Of tho Association of American Architects.
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Indicted the Governor.

LONG ISLAND, Dec. at IL announced
that Governor Flower and sister, q Mrs.
Schelly. were indicted by the grand jury
for maintaining nuisance. The governor
and others own large blocks OF property,
principally swamp land and cess pools.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-03
struck nm Rtnbbiuu Cows

CoLrMBUs, Ohio. Dec. Judd Halland,
colored cx-convict, has been arrested
hero for the killing of dozen fine COWS
within the past week. Tho killing was
done with knife. and the animals werc
slashed in most brutal and bestial way.
somewhat after the manner Of ON animal
observation-disclosures.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-03

NEW YORK. Dec. al. Ross Faulkner, .
student at Bellevue medical college, q SON
of senator Faulkner, committed suicide
By poison this morning.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-03

The Connell company for rubbcrs, over
shoes and rubber boots. They carry the
largest stock. have the best assortment,
have every size. and offer lower prices
than any house in the state.
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A Pan-AmcrIcan Convention,

STfcIHI IVIst'dlVH 10 EIit SfdIt1sfu.
ELPAso, Texas, Dec. At IL not un.
likely that the leaders representing the
silver interests Of the West will call pam
American silver convention to which only
American republics will be invited, to be
held at an early date.
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Pieads Not Guilty.

DAVENPORT. Iowa, Dec. &c. ]. Dead
ley, the United States express messenger
who took package containing 100000
and afterwards restored IL, was aIrAigued
to-day in the district court and plead not
guilty,
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Take your boy TO Conucl's and III him
out In new suit and ovcrcoat. They can
give you anything in two-piecc and three
piece suits and kits from 20 cents to $40
each.
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IT'S A PITY SUCH LIVE.
Fatal Quarrel Between Two roughs Ovss
In waahington.

In Washington.
Special Dispatch to the standard.
SPOKANE. Dec. News has been re-
ceivcd hero OF another murder near Wen
atchee, In which Jack Kellon shot and in
stantly killed doe Grady. The men quar-.
relied over the attentions OF . negro wo-
man whose affections both werc seeking.
The murder occurred % miles from Wen-
atchee.
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GUTHRIE. q. T., dec. 2.-The offlcial
count of oklahoma shows both houses OF
the legislature are tie politically.
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CirY or MEXICO. Dec. 2.-Generai Dias
was reinauguratcd president Of the repub'
lie yesterday.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-12-03
Uyou aoiW look,

and yon can't heP doing so
If yon get avUhin eyeshot
at orr stock Of Jea'ei,y,
yon aoiN see q startling
MsbLay. ne carry the best
selected stock IN Montana
of everything m Me JeWelty
line. Holiday goods are
on aisbIay and are all
byght neSv 0esigns. Look
bJoye aectdiRg aohaf to
fVchasc, and aohen yon'1e
Mceiaed, by fran err stock
at byices as satisfactory as
tie goods themselves.
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Cans & Klein

MAIN STREET. BUTTE.
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LEYS, the '5xsttttss '55ssttts BLOCK
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-22

The CLOSING exercises of Mrs w. j. Peytou's
music class took place on last Monday night
at -'Powelfs Hall" The music was in every
way perfect success, rejecting great credit
upon the teacher. who Justly deserved it.
The young ladies in their lovely evening
costumes and the beautiful flowers presented
a picture of rare beauty. Among the most
noticeable of the vocal numbers were: Misses
Fannie and Blanche Montgomery and Alice
and Minnie Clarke. who delighted the audi
ence with several sweet solos" and duets"
Misses Annie Higgins and Fannie Montgom-
cry also rendered several excellent instru-
mental selections. showing their fine musical
talent The following received gold medals
for general improvement during the session.
Misses Lottie Burnett May Temple, Violet
Richardson. Bertha Hord Annie Goode
Clyde Durviu Katie Griggs, Goldie Loving
and Masters Walter Sewell. Elliott Vest and
Harry Nightingale.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-22
Our Exposltlou.

The Virginia State Agricultural and Me-
ehanical Society is now hard at work putting
its grounds and buildings in proper shape for
the approaching Exposition. A good sub
stantial fence is being erected around the
race-course. and tho fence which divided the
track from the rest OF the grounds has been
torn down. The stalls and pens are being
thoroughly oyerheued. and when completed
will receive neat coat Of whitewash. The
building used in 1888 for the dog show IS be-
ing fitted up tor the reception of the poultry
and will make comfortable quarters. The
front OF tho main building will be white
washed. us we'll as the building adjacent.
The committee on grounds and buildings
have ordered several Improvements. which
will add considerably 10 the appearance.
among others new judges stand and COM
Portable quarters for the reporters. The
management reports considerable interest
being taken all over the State and many APP
plications for space coming ID. The reports
as TO the races are particularly encouraging
Many parties at a distance have signited their
intentions of entering horses.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-22
Chester Collegiate institute.

The school at Chester heretofore known as
The Young Ladies Institute" will hereafter
be called Chester Collegiate Institute A
Joint stock company with ample capital have
frst-class institution. A board Of directors
has been formed. which board has elected q
faculty of experience and ability. at the
head of which will be that gifted clergyman
and able and experienced educator. Rev. f.
NJ Edwards Advertisements will appear in
the columns of this paper at an early day. The
school will be strictly undenominational in
,fa infuence
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-22
THE REGATTA.
Arrangements for the Boat Race Next satur-
day-The Crews.


day-The Crews.
The boat race between crews from the
Richmond College aud the Virginia Boat
Clubs on Saturday, June 18th, promises 20 be
q most interesting event. Every one remem-
bers how the college men last summer had
almost a walkover and what great surprise
it was TO everybody. and this year all aquatic
minded people are on the qui yiVo as 70 Just
how the result will be.
Tue race will be under the auspices Of the
Virginia Association of Amateur Oarsmen, .
composed Of nearly all of the rowing clubs or
the state In 1881 the Association was made
up Of clubs from Petersburg, Lynchburg,
University of Virginia Fredericksburg and
Alexandria. Since that time the two latter
clubs have dropped out. and Washington and
Lee has Joined the Association. II was
thought most probable that crew from that
institution would participate IN the race next
Saturday. but TAT the last moment they decided
not % come. and the two Richmond CLUBS
will contest for honors by themselves.
The race-course will be from the monitors
TO Warwick Park a distance Of mile and a
half IL is beautiful straight stretch OF
water far better than the course last year,
Which ended al the eastern end OF Mayo s
Island. The race will be for the French cup,
a beautiful work in silver, now IN the posses
sion of the college crew. Besides each oceu-
pant in the victorious scull will be presented
with an individual gold medal and the club
will receive pennant Of victory. -. -,
II the Virginia Club is successful they Will
90 o. Philadelphia and participate there on
July attn in the Cup and Peoples regatta;
The crews for next Saturday are as follows:
Virginia George 3. Pegram, 1913 pounds.
stroke: j. w. Gordon. los, third; ). Petit
colas. l65. second, w. Z. Brodnax, l55. bow;
f. smith, 1875. coxswain. Total weight, 76l
pounds: average 159 pounds
Coege-John II. Read, IT'S pounds. age
nineteen. stroke: n. J. Allen. 1877 pounds age
twenty-four, third; Charles G. Clements; lsa
pounds, age twenty-seyen, second William
Grove. 100. age nineteen. bow; Q. }. Taylor
and c. S. Bosher substitutes Maury Ander-
son. 10. coxswain. Average weight 17S
pounds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-22
Hastings Court.

". +. Hord appeared before Judge Witt
yesterday and pleaded guilty TO the charge Of
carrying concealed weapon. He had 70 pay
d fine Of go and costs.
Anderson johnson (colored) was found
guilty of stealing $50 from Mrs. Alfred
Harris He was sent to the penitentiary for
one year.
In the case Of Bessie White, charged with
grand larceny, the jury after long deliberation
returned d verdict of guilty and sentenced tho
prisoner % one year IN the penitentlary.
motion 20 set aside judgment by Judge
Richardson was oyorruled. and the prisoner
sentenced IN conformity with the verdict.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-22
Thrown From Her Buggy.

Through the carelessness Of colored driver
Mrs. Strothmyer. Of Chesterfield met with
serious accident at Seventh and Canal streets
yesterday morning. The lady was driving to
her home in a buggy, when a wagon was
driven into her turnout by negro. Her
horse was thrown down. her buggy overturn-
ed and smashed. Mrs. Strothmyer. who is
rather stout, was thrown heavily to the
GROUND and severely bruised about the arms.
Shoulder and lower portion Of the body. She
was taken to the house Of friend at Seventh
and Cary streets, and later IN the day was
cant home
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-22

Cholera infantum has lost It's terrors since
the introduction OF Chamberlalns Conc.
Cholera and Diarrhea Remody. When ina,
remedy is used and the treatment as directed
with each bottle is followed, q cure is certain.
Mr.. A. w. Walters. a prominent merchant Az
Waltersburg. H.. says 1t cured my
baby boy of cholera infantum after several
other remedies bad failed. The chiId was
so low that be seemed almost beyound the
aid Of human hands or reach of any medi-
sale by Owens a Minor Drug Company. 1907
Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-22
German Club Ball.

A very interesting ball game was played on
Island Park yesterday afternoon between
two mines from the Arlington German Club.
the Juniors and the Giants. The game was
witnessed by good crowd composed largely
of the lady friends of the participants. The
game resulted IN twelve runs for the Giants.
against two for the Juniors Baker on
FIRST base for tho Juniors did some remark
able ball playing. and on future occasions
should be furnished with short stop or al
lowed to wear an apron in which to catch the
ball.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-22
Ambulance CalIs.

Al 1925 A. NJ, Galego Mills to white man
with collie. Treated and loft.
1926 p. NJ. Charity street between 81.
Iohn's and st. Paul's TO a white man; drunk
Taken 10 Third police station.
at1.fSP NJ. Yarbroughs factory. Twen-
80 tifth and Franklin streets. 10 negro wo-
man with cramp collie. Treated and taken
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-22

The case of ]. II. Silva. charged with house
burning. resulted in a hung Jury. IL Is under
stood they were eight for conviction and four
for acQuittal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-22

RI Fllyson. commission merchant on Cary
street has moved with his family into Il house
belonging to J. c. Fowler for the summer.
Thomas Davis. atobaccouist. has rented the
house of Mr.. George Nease for the year and
moved his family here.
The youngest child Of Postmaster Wackeriy
was buried last Sunday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-22
Cood TeInpiars.

The regular meeting OF Trinity Lodge. l. O.
r ~ was held last night and was we'll at
tended. Much interest was manifested IN tbs
sv1c Of the book contest and moonlight
excursion. Additional members were initi-
nted.