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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-17
CAUGHT a TARTAR.
Two Con6dence Men Fiiied Full Of Lead
by u Countrym


Sioux CITY, Dec. 1.-two confidence
men caught a tartar when they tackled n
coun,ryman named A. L. Phillcy and un-
dertook to- steer him against their game.
Tho granger would not have it, and tho
coroner has two subjects for an inquest.
Shortly before 6 o'clock this morning
Philley went to the depot 10 take the train
for Omaha. lie was met by &. L. Meyers
and walked away with him TO get drink.
Meyers conducted Philley to a building
operated as a confidence tailor shop by
Meyers and Joe Blum. After an absence
of Is minutes Philley returned 10 the de-
pot and jumped OH train just as il was
pulli::g out. At the tailor joint Meyers
and Blum were both found dead, shot
through tho abdomen at short range. Tho
theory is that they tried TO rop Phillcy
and he killed them. kilograms have
been sent to intercept him on the train,
but no reply has been received yet. Mey-
ers and Blum were both well known
crooks.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-17
Down In New Orleans,

NEw ORLEANS, Dec. l6.-Five-eighths Of
Wigwam Won Rouser. second;
>ingara. third. Time. :0oa4. Five and q
half INTERPRETATIONS, won; Poor Abe,
second; Morse, third. Time, i:i9i..
Five furlougs Florence Il Won; Selma,
second: Billy Mckenzie, third. Time.
t:i3. Five and a half furlougs-Rouser
won; Carmen, second Joe Hardy. third.
Time, is. Seven furlongs outcry won
Harry Weldon, second; Silverado, third.
Time. 1 AZ.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-17

Special DlsIpfch 10 the standard.

SNFVIHI I'Is1HlUII 10 WIG FNtiTIUisII
BOISE, Tee. I6.--lt is announced on the
authority Of Colonel Lewis. the Seattle nt-
torney representing Neal in his mining
suit to recover valuable mine In the
Neal district, that the suit has been settled
on the bs-is of Neal being given third
interest m the mine. This removes all
doub, Of the title and the mine will be sold
to Balbach & Cullen. Omaha. for SG).Ojo.
Balbach left yesterday for Butte. Mont.
with ores for assay. II is conceded that
the mine will develop into a s50o,oto prop
erty.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-17

Special Dispatch To the standard.
HELENA, Dec. i6.-Bids were opened by
the governor and lieutenant governor to-
day for printing the report of tho labor
commissioner. The bidders were tho
State Publishing company Of Helena. this
Independent Publishing company and tho
Inter Mountain Publishing company Of
Butte. Tho state Publishing company
was the lowest bidder aud got the con-
tract. Tho others came in the order
naiueu
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-17
Dan Couxhlins Trial,

CHiCAoo. Dec. l5.-lu the Coughlin ease
an expressmau testified that Martin
Burke employed him to carry furniture
from the Clark street ilat TO the Carlson
cottage where cronin was murdered.
Other witnesses testified to taking furni-
ttIrc to the Clark street place At the order
of "J. y. Slmmonds.' otherwise Cunnca.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-17
Nihlli.is Fight narI.

Moscow. Dec. l6.-Tho police sur
rounded large nihilist meeting in the
outskirts OF the city. A desperate battle
resulted. Fifteen policemen were
wounded. Five nihilists. prcfcrrlng
death to capture, committed suicide.
Fifty were captured: - escaped.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-17
Po.tpou.m.n, ., Ivy CITY.

Ivy CITY. Doc. i6.-The races were post.
poned on account OF tho rain. The post-
ponement saved the management and
bookmakcrs from q raid which the author-
tiles had planned. claiming that the law
was being violated regarding pools. II il
stated that raid will occur tho next day
books are made at Ivy City. In conse-
qucnce the races will be indefinitely pos,-
poned until some arrangement can be
arrived At
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-17
San Eraaci.co's Races.

SAN Francisco. Dec. l6.-Six furloDgs
-Grafton won; Gussie. second; Conde,
third. Time, l:i7l@. Six furlongs-Re.
mair won; Otto, second; Candid, third.
Time, :l7. Milc-Wildwood won; Char
mion, second; Marcelle, third. Time,
As. Handicap, steeplechase-B Ballarat
won; Templemore, second; Longwell,
third. Time, 3:i3. Five furlongs-Leo
won; Gordius, second; Miss Fletcher,
third. Time, :05Ls.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-17

GhLyEsroN, Dec. ia Nctcs special
from laredo says: Llneo D.as. the Mex
lean consul. say the states Of 6uerroro
s-,id Chihuahua are absolutely at peace
ppid lnsurgcnt General Neri is in the mill
hiry prison ut the City Of Mexico, await
my trial.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-17
A VICTORY FOR PEixoTo.
American and German Wsrships Refuse
10 Recogniz Any Blockade at Rio.

10 KecoEnfzs Any Blockade nc no.
LONDON, Dec. 16.-The Brazilian lcga-
ton has received telegram from Rio
dated Dec. IL, saying that the government
troops have recaptured Governors island
from the insurgents. This is considered
an important victory for President Pex-
otto. owing TO the strategic position tho
island occupies. The legation makes an
nouncement that the commanders of the
American and German warships have de-
clared they will protect foreign interests
and will not recognize any blockade of
Rio established by the insurgents. IL is
believed after the determined stand taken
by the American German commanders at
Rio, American and German ships may be
sent to Santos practically to raise the
blockade at that port.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-17
WRECKED BY THE WIND,

A Fine Wagon bridge Across the YELL
iowstous u Mass of Ruins.
Special Dispatch to the Standard.
LIVINGSTON. Dec. l6.-Thc wagon bridge
spanning the Yellowstone between Spring
dale and Hunters Hot Springs was err.
tircly wrecked by terrific wind storm
last night and tho entire structure lies at
tho bottom of tho river. IL was tho long
est single span combination bridge in tho
state and was erected by Park county last
spring al a cost of !, 800.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-17
"AFTER THE BALL" A NUISANCE.
Persons singing or whistiing 1t Are to
Be Arrested aud Einsd.

MANKAro, kAs., Dec. 1.-the city coun-
Gil. TO increase the depleted funds of tho
city treasury. last evening passed unaui-
mously an ordinance making il nuisance
for any person. man. woman or child.
hereafter To whistle or sing "After tho
Ball." between the hours Of a. m. and 10
y. M. The offcnse is punishable by fine
of 30 cents for each performance.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-17
PrenderRa.t. Grandf.,her insane.

CHICAGO. Dec. l6.--ln the Prcndercast
murder trial to-day tho prisoners mother
testified that the niurdcrer's grandfather
had been confined TO a lunatc asylum.
prcndergast's brother testified the belief
that lac was insane. IL is understood
that Henry George, the apostle Of tho sim
gle tax, will be called to testify as to cor
rcspondcnco with Prcndercast of a char
acter indicating an unsound mind.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-17

JACKSONVILLE, Dec. ls.-Corbett was
moved to Mayport. Four cottages arc
used. Tho second cottage is lifted up as
gymnasium with training appliances.
Corbeit rises AT : 30 in tho morning, cN-
orcises with iiye-pound dumb-helis, break.
fasts aud then EXERCISES lightly, lunches
at noon. and at : 80 p. IN. takes the last
meal Of tho day. Mrs. Corbett supervises
the preparation of his meals.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-17

Tramp. Enjoy the Freedom, of tn. Git,

Topeka, Dee. i6.-ln harmony with
Governor Iewelling's recent tramp
circular. the Topeka Metropolitan police
hoard orderes the chief of police to give
unemployed men entire freedom in going
aud coming. The board also abolishcs
the rock pile and bull pens.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-17
Dixon Knock. out Murphy.

pArERsoS, y. j., Dec. To-. In four
round contest between George Dixon aud
Australian Billy Murphy, the latter was
knorkcd cut In the third round.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-17
Reed 60 Is. Heard Prom.

WAsmSGToS, Dec. To- -Ex-Speaker
Reed Is preparing the minority report on
the tariff bill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-22
PUL1ShI'S COURTHOUSE.
Discussion ~ Change of Its Site Causing
Bad Blood in That Comfy

PULASKI. VA. Dec. l.-Special.-Tbe
absorbing question Of the hour * the
removal OF the courthouse from ancient
Newben to modern Pulaski. from the
McAdam road to the railroad from
things that have been % those that arc
and are 10 be. But for evidences OF
bad blood now and then the fght
would be an Interesting one. TTnfortu-
nateiy. some people will get mad when
you don't agree with them.
unlicensed bar-rOoms are fncrcasin,-
in our local-option town. and drunken
ness Is on the increase too. The sober
element at the place is aroused ON Tho
subject and will demand the application
of heroic efforts 10 correct the evil The
law is all sufficient If faithfully and fear
lessly executed. The trouble is to have
that done.
Notwithstanding the general depression
in business circles. new houses are being
erected in our town. and the large stone
store OF Miller q Warden. which was
so injured some time since by fire. is being
thoroughly repaired
The senatorial Investigation is being
read with great interest by our people.
Politics in this section are pure. and
the people would have them so In the
state and country at large.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-22
faunilcroy's First appearance.

II has always been rather interesting 10
me 10 remember that he first presented
himself In an impenetrable disguise,
writes Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett in
the drst of series Of papers entitled
How Faunueroy Really Occurred" I'm
the December Ladies Home Journal 10
was a disguise sufficiently artful TO have
dsarmed the most wary. /. who am not
AT all a far-sighted person. was COM
pletely taken in by him. 1 saw nothing
TO warrant in the slightest degree any
suspicion that he had descended to earth
with practical intentions. that he fur
lively cherished plans Of making himself
into the small hero OF a book, the pic
turesque subject Of Illustrations. the in.
spiration of a fashion I'M costume the
very ieune premier in a play over which
people in two continents would laugh and
cry.
Perhaps i'm periods before he introduced
himself TO his family that morning OF
April 8. 1876 I'm "a certain house in Paris.
he may have known an this and laid out
his little plans with adrotness and de-
liberation but when / first examined him
carefully as ne lay on my arm looking
extremely harmless and extremely fast
asleep in his extremely long night gown.
he did not bear at AN the aspect OF
crafty and designing person: ne only
looked warm and comfortable and quite
resigned 10 his situation.
He had been clever enough To- disguise
himself as a baby-a new baby in violet
powder and a bald head and a floral COM
plexion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-22
MEDAL TO WAsHISG1ON.
The Letter In Regard TO IL IL OF Interest 70
Masons.

The following letter received yesterda.
By Mayor Ellyson, Is OF Interest 10 IN
Masonic fraternity:
PHILADELPHIA, December %, 1895.
Mr.. Ellyson. Mayor Of the city Of Rich
mond:
NV Dear sir.-This letter Is addressed Z
you under the presumption that you are
a relative Of my cousin the late John
+. Regnault. for many years the head oil
the Masonic fraternity IN the State OF
Virginia. II / am mistaken VIII you
kindly forward this letter TO tie person
who ought to receive III
There has recently come TO light a
| medal which was presumptiyciy issued
| 20 GenoIal George Washington, and be-
| fore the adoption thereof as OF anthem
| ITCHY. tie Library committee of our
Grand Lodge desires 10 get some infoIma-
ton. From my knowledge Of the enlhu-
siasm Of my Cousin John in all matters
pertaining 10 Masonry, the records he
left. or that would be accessible by rea-
son OF his investigations. would give us
the information desired.
This medal Is OF silver and has about
IL every aspect of antiquity. ON the OBJ
verse side are all the symbols Of the
Third Degree. and over the head thereof
are the words Reward Of Merit" on
the reverse side is inscribed, NO q.
Y. NJ. g. w" The No. and 4. y. NJ
are in flowing script with flourish to-
ward the bottom. underneath Of which
are the two letters. G.. w.
Now We know that General George
Washington affiliated with 40. . Lodge
Of this jurisdiction. but ! am not suiii-
GENTLY familiar with the early history
TO know that he ever did with No. g.
In talking this morning with Richard
NauX, ESD the great authority in this
state in Masonic matters he was OF
opinion that No. was "a Virginia lodge.
and either located I'm your city or ion
Fredericksburg, and that the records of
that lodge would unquestionablv fx the
authenticity of this medal. In it's criti-
cal examination here q number Of our
well-informed Masons are Of opinion that
the words Reward Of Merit" were
subsequently engraved upon the medal
but ] DO not think so, as the crown Of
the arch is depressed evidently TO my
eye for the purpose Of permitting the
engraving Of these words
This Is a matter. as you will observe
Of general Masonic interest. and If
Cousin John has anything i'm his paDers
referring 20 the proceedings of Lodge
No. o. or we can be directed by anything
he left or that you know. TO a solution
Of the question. it will be matter of
general qualification
May / ask your personal interest I'm
the matter?
With respect &c.
WILLIAM f. JOHNSON.
The late Captain John +. Reenault
was never the head of the Masonic fra
ternity Of Virginia. but was most ev-
thusiastic Mason. General Washington
ma ..f
ingtOn Lodge, No. % and member of
Fredericksburg Lodge, No. I. No. r. of
this jurisdiction, is st. Tammanv. Of
Hampton
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-22
a FAsHIONABLE Event.
The Prlncstcn student- PLAY To an Appre-
ciRtive Audience.

An event which proved to be "A fashion
able success took place at the Academy
last evening. when the Princeton Glce.
Banjo, and Mandolin Clubs gave an enter
rainment
The house was not crowded. yet there
were present the fashionable folk of Rich
mond.
In one Of the boxes could be seen Miss
McGiil, OF Petersburg. Va: Mrs. r. r.
Scott, Mrs. r. II. Scott, Jr.. Mrs. i. II.
Scott Fred. H. Scott. Jr., Thomas Scott.
and George Scott
The boN-party was given in honor OF
Miss McGill, Of Petersburg. Va.
A. whole the entertainment was a
success. The Glee Club sang with a tho
rough appreciation OF both melody ana
harmony.
The curtain rose TO the strains of "Oid
Nassau. by the Glee Club, which was vo-
ciferously received, and the club was
forced 10 respond TO an encore. which
was the case In all the other numbers
rendered
IL Is useless to attempt to specify the
many beautiful renditiOns. but praise
should be awarded the Mandolin ch,b for
la excellent rendition OF Robin Hood POI
fonrri the sweetest and most tapeful
composition heard in this city since ".rbe
Robin Hood Opera Company" was here
last spring. as also their inierpretation
or the works OF Delebes and Moszkouski
The Banjo aud Glee Clubs. under the
leadership Of Messrs Corning Kelly ana
L. ". Pease. gave TO the cultured audience
present Interpretations OF the selections
saettco them with an enthusiasm that
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-22

Is. racing. breeding fine horses and
STOCK ana. In fact, everything usual at
fair grounds.
Ensign G. y. Stanworth. Of the United
states steamer Blake. az Baltimore. has
been ordered TO duty at the navy ward
Norfolk
H. J. |achfry. chairman Of the Prohjbi-
ton party OF this city. has written "a
ietter To Mr. X. G.. Murray. saying thar
an matter in favor Of the Prohibition
party published i'm the Landmark wse
PAID Tor. and he has the vouchers
An EFFORT is being made 10 have the Nor
IoiK weather bureau advanced 10 local
forecast station. The service here f.,
valuable 10 transportation and maritime
association. Mr.. \. b. Crane. formerly
OF hlchmond, is In charge.
me Democratic Executive Committee
or Portsmouth has adopted a resolution
asking Mr.. Tyler TO request the Secra-
iary OF the Navy 10 order an Investigation
as 10 the causes which led to the re-
mo'al Of Mr.. y. g. Stout and the appoint
ment Of Capt lnmaH Payne chief of
equipments al the Norfolk uavy-yard
Miss Beula Bailey. sister of Mr. II. S.
Bailey city editor Of the Landmark.
died this morning after a very brief nl-
ness with Ia grippe
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-22
CITY Cirrnii Court.

ln the Circuit Court yesterday the
cases OF W. G.. Pnkinton against the
+. H. Pikinton Company and j. g.. Ross.
for, &c, against Richmond Coal Mining
and Manufacturing Company were con-
tinued for the plaintiffs
The coupon cases OF ". j. Ready
against the Commonwealth, A. v Nc
George against same. and John Harold
against same We're decided in favor OF
The petitioners.
terday:
John G. Robertson against Richmond
Railway and Electric Company Dam
ages. $500
j. $. Moore q Son against J.. T. Robert
son. doing business under the name Of
the Canton Tea Company for S639.99.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-22
A FORG ER CAUGHT.
Young Man Presents Fraudulent Check
at the State Bank

at the State Bank.
A young man employed by the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway Company pre-
scented a check drawn on the State Bank
for the amount of SOS, made payable to
and endorsed by Il. r. Williams. and
alleged to have been signed by II. b.
Summerville, which was pronounced a
forgery.
When the check was presented. the
cashier Informed the young man that
II was forged and that il would be neces-
sary TO have him arrested Upon hear
ing this he turned and fled, with every
member of the clerical force in hot chase.
He got only as far as the bank door.
when he ran into the arms Of a gentle
man, who held him until the clerks came
up and took possession of him until a
policeman arrived.
He was taken to the First station about
O'Clock, but Justice Crutchfield ad-
mitted him TO bail pending a preliminary
examination at the Police Court this
morning.
The youths statement-he is but six
teen years old-is that he found the check
and so stated TO the cashier when 1t
was presented. His name is withheld
at his fathers request. who says that he
has a nice position. and as ne is thor
oughly convinced of his sons innocence,
he fears 1t will cause his discharge
Mr.. Summerville, who is alleged to
have drawn the check, says he knows
nothing about such a check. The name
of r. r. Williams does not appear in
the directory.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-22

The first of a series OF musicales. IN
be given by the pupils of Mr.. j. Emory
Shaw. az the Richmond Female Institute
at intervals Of two months. occurred there
last evening. The music hall was crowded
with friends of the young ladies'. and a
carefully selected programme of vocal
and Instrumental music was well render
ed
The performance Of the musical num-
beers, by the Misses Province. Pattee.
keesee. Caldwell. Johnson. Burnett. Mil
Ter koiner Payseur, assisted by the
other vocal pupils Of Mr.. Shaw. was re-
ceiyedwith much applause by the au-
dience
Careful training, for which great credit
is due the assistant teachers. was evi-
denced i'm the work of the young ladies.
and the next musicale will bee looked for
ward 10 with interest. ON it's occurrence
on q date TO Doe named. in February next.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-22
ELLYsON md GREEN.
Letters Brought Out by the Communication
signed "Ciyis."

The following correspondence explains
itself:
Richmond, Va. Dee. n. 1876.
Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson. Richmond,
Va:
sir.--In the Richmond Dispatch OF
the 18th instant, you are reported as hay
ing used the following language before
the Senatorial Investigating Committee OF
the General Assembly Of Virginia:
THAT he you had no words with
which to express his your contempt
for any man who seeks TO njure the
reputation Of another from behind the
cOWardly ambuscade of "A nom de plume.
These words were used i'm reference TO
the writer Of communication signed
"Civis, which appeared in the Richmond
Times, and put by you before the COM
miitee, Of which you are informed 1 was
the writer and 1 request a full retrac-
ton of your language al once SO far as
the same relates 10 me.
This request was prepared yesterday,
and would have been delivered on that
day, but for the assurances of friends IN
the forenoon Of your intention TO trans
nit such retraction 10 me. and your abb
sence from your residence later in the
evening. Respectfully.
BERGMAN GREEN.
Ny friend Mr.. L. G.. Berkeley. OF Dan
vile. Will deliver this note TO you.
r.. a..
Richmond, Va, Dec. n. 49,
Hon. Bergman Green.
Dear Sir,-Your letter Of this date re-
ceived. ] have carefully read the ste
nosrapher's report of your testimony be-
fore the committee ON yesterday and
whilst 1 feel that you can never fully re-
H."H.H
uicatlon i'm last Sundays Times. / ann
satisfied that YOU have made the fullest
reparation i'm YOU power. as you have
publicly expressed yourself as now disbe-
lievins the rumors recited I'm your letter
10 the Times and your sincere regret at
having written the letter I'm considera-
ton of these expressions on your part.
] checriully withdraw any offensive LAM
suage ] may have used applicable To- You.
j may add that the substance OF this let
ter was prepared on yesterday. ana would
have been sent YOU but for the fact that
J could not get the stenographer's report
until alter II O'Clock last night
Yours truly
j. TAYLOR ELLYSON.
This letter will be handed YOU by Col
John b. Purcell
Richmond. Va. Dec. p. 1888
Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson. city:
Dear Sir.-Your letter of this date.
cheerfully Withdrawing any offensive IAN /
suage applicable 10 me made I'm your /
statement before the Legislative COM /
.nltJee' has been delivered by Col. John /
j. Purcell. and is accepted as satfsfac-
tory. | deem 10 due 10 both of MS that This
correspondence be published In the Rich
nond papers. and presume YOU have mo-
'VJec'IOu thereto. Very truly yours
BERRYMAN GREEN.