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Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-05-31
ODDS Or 100 To |
Offered by the Marquis of Queens
bury that Oscar Wilde Will
BE Acquitted.
R0SELEAF LIPS AND GILT SOUL
The Famous Expression Made by Wilde
Explained by Him-LOrd Doug
lass Talks.

LONDON. MAY u. There was the
usual crowd at the Old Bailey court
room today when Sir Edward Clarke adj
dressed the jury in behalf of Oscal
Wilde. charged with serious misdc-
Wilde was called to the wit
ness box and given a chair. as he seemed
to be broken down. in answer to the
questions he related how he had been ON
terms of intimacy with the Marquis of
Qucensbury's family for years. and IN
tircly denied the charges made against
him. Sir Frank Lockwood. solicitor
general. at the conclusion of Sir Edward
Clarke's address. began Il severe cross
examination of the defendant. which
lasted over an hour. The accused said
Lord Alfred Douglass was in Paris.
whittier he vent three weeks ago at his
request. Wilde. it appears, was in con
slant communication with Lord Alfred.
When Wilde was asked about the fam
Douglass. which were read at the first
trial. defendant said it was "a beautiful
way in which an artist would write to ii
cultured young man." Taking up the
letter Wilde. had written to Lord Alfred
praising his ''red. r~osclcaf lips and slim
gilt soul that walked between poetry and
PASSION" Sir Frank asked defendant
whether he considered this letter de-
cent. Wilde replied: efficiency does
not come into this question: $40 you
understand the mraningsaof the word?'
asked counsel, stcrnly. ''lrs,' replied
Wilde. Wilde admitted that he made
repeated visits to the rooms of Alfred
Taylor. where he me Il number of young
men. Wilde also admitted his intimacy
with a number Of other young men
whose names were mentioned IN the
previous trial. The Marquis If Queens
bury is quoted as saying: II do not
wish to see Wilde further punished. He
hes suffered enough. | only want to
keep tn" beast from my son. Everyone
knows Wilde il no better than Alfred
Taylor.'' Asked what he thought the
verdict would be. h" said: II am willing
10 forfeit 100 to | that Wilde is %acouit-
ted. There are many names back of
this thinp.'
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-05-31
Child Labor.

MILWAUKEE, Wis.,, May 24.-Labor
Commissioner Erickson is gathering
statistics as to the number of children
under IA years of age employed in Wis
consin factories. Inspector Fisher has
canvassed about one-third of the Mil
waukee factories and found enough to
make certain that several hundred child
rem under the legal age are employed.
At Oshkosh also, many children are
found working, mainly in the furniture
business. Prosecutions will follow in a
number of cases.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-05-31
The Goldbug Press.

New YORK, May "a. At today's SEES
sion Of the Democratic Editorial %associa-
ton of New York resolutions we're adopt
ed that the democratic press Of this state
pledge itself to oppose any legislation
looking to the free and unlimited coinage
of silver. There was only one negative
vote.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-05-31

LONDON: May M.-The seventy-sixth
birthday Of Queen Victoria was observed
today at all the naval and military sta
tons, with the exception of this city, by
the usual display of flags, draping of
colors, etc. In London the celebration
will take place tomorrow.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-05-31
FINALLY GOT TIL ERE
Texas Killers Are Found Dead with
Their Boots On.

WHARTON, Tex, May 3.-The bodies
of three murdered members of the
Crocker family have been found on the
open prairie about two miles from where
the assassination occurred. The bloody
work was done by a faction opposed to
Croker remaining in the country any
longer. Two years ago Crocker's house
was burned. Last winter Mrs. Croker
killed a nan and the same day a man
who shot at Croker was killed by him.
Young Crocker also killed one member
of the mob. There are ten men under
arrest. One is said to have made a full
confession.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-05-31
Weekly Bank Statement.

New YORK. May 25.-The week.
bank statement shows: Reserve, increast
S2,387,25O; loans, increase, S4,795,Cc
specie, increase, S7s8,3OO; legal tender
increase, S3,63O,20O; deposits, increas
$8, 125,OOO; circulation, increase, S54,4c
The banks now hold s39,975,l5O in e!
cess of requirements.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-05-31
New York Police.

New YORK, May 2l.-An afternoon
paper says the police board has deter
mined to remove Superintendent Byrncs
and Inspector Williams and institute a
thorough reorganization of the police.
Police Inspector Williams has been re
lieved upon his own application.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-05-31
Lively in New York.

New York, May 24.-Wheat traneac-
tons up to noon today were just $780,
600 bushels, or 100000 bushels less
than yesterday morning. Prices danced
about at a lively rate. July opened at
8l@S115 cents in the various parts Of
the pit, dropped to S014, shot up to Sl5a
on the first outside buying, and then lost
X cent.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-05-31

PlTrsBuRG, May 24.-The Presbyterian
general assembly today adopted an in
junction to the members of the denomi-
nation not to vote in favor OF granting
licenses. After a long and disorderly
debate it was decided that unfermented
fruit wine fulflls all the conditions of
the sacrament OF the Lords supper.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-05-31
II Strike Ended.

ST. LOUIS, May M,-The Master Brick
layers association has received a COM
munication from the Hodcarriers' unions
Nos. 3 and 3 officially declaring the strike
off, which affected 1,5OO men. Union
No, l, composed of the Irish element,
cannot hold out much longer.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-05-31
Got Through and Adjourned.

JEFFERSON CRY, May N.-The special
session of the legislature adjourned sine
die today. The new election law, now
in the hands of the governor, awaiting
approval, was passed, but no other leg
islation for which the session was called
was enacted.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-05-31

with excellent weather. The running
track and field were in excellent con.
dition. The first event was a 100 yard
dash, and as there we're seventy seven
entries the management ran it off in
heats of five contestants.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-05-31
She Was Tired.

CLINTON, Kan, May "a. Mrs. Victoria
Machen, widow oe the late United States
Senator Machen, committed suicide at
the home of her sister today by shooting
herself through the heart. Bad health
unbalanced her mind.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-05-31
At a Discount.

CARSON, New, May A,-The supreme
court has sustained the decision of the
district court in the case of Mrs. Hart
ley, who killed State Senator Foley in
her studio at Reno and WAS sentenced to
eleven years imprisonment.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-05-31
AN EASTERN REPUBLIC,
FOrmosa Kicks the Traces and Declares
Itself Independent.

Itself Independent.
WASHINGTON, May 25.-The state de-
partment has received a c%ablegram from
Minister to China DENLY stating that
the island Of Formosa has declared it.
self independent. The powers have been
notified and a government, republican in
form, has been established. Before this
government can recognize Formosan in
dependence it must be shown that a
provisional government which can stand
has been organized. There are great
numbers of Japanese in Formosa and it
remains to be seen what course they will
adopt.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-05-31

PARIS. May u. The Temps today
published a telegram from Lord Alfred
Douglass, dated Rouen. expressing re
greet that it was his brother Lord Doug
lass Of liawick and not himself who
''corrcctrd" their father.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-05-31
Central Pacific,

New YORK, May 24.-The report of
the Central Pacific for the year ended
Dec. 81, 1894, shows: Gross earnings,
S13,118,244, decrease $1,2Ol, 663; operat-
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-05-31
Investing in Tacoma

TACOMA, May 24.-The Point Defiance
Street Railway company of this city has
been sold for $4,000 to a syndicate COM
posed of eastern and Portland, Ore,
capitalists.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-05-31
An important Raise,

PHILADELPHIA, May M.-Henry Diss-
ton & Co., saw and file makers, have no.
titled their LOO employees that their
wages will be increased 10 per cent.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-05-31
SEEKING AID,
The Striking Brickmakers Of Chicago
Want Help.

Want Help.
CHICAGO, May "a The striking brick
makers have appealed to the Bricklayers'
union for aid in the fight against the
bosses. who refuse to pay the union
scale. At the Bricklayers' meeting to-
be passed to boycott all but union made
brick. The strikers made threatening
demonstrations today at two or three
from the cars, but We're dispersed by the
police.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-05-31
CUBAN REIsEIS.
Reports that They Have Met With IA
Small Reverse,

HAVANA. May. u. The widow of
Jose MART. the insurgcnt leader killed
at tn" battle Of I}oca de Dos Rios, has
body to be buried in the family vault in
this city. Another engagement has
taken place between the spanish troops
and the insurgents in the Holquin dis
trict. Three soldiers were wounded.
Col. Ccballas has defeated Il band of
insurgents in the vicinity Of Holquin.
The insurgents were compelled to retire,
loosing three killed and IA number
wounded.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-05-31
Agin the Government.

BERLIN, May M.-The reichstag today
by a vote Of 1G5 to IS adopted the spirit
taxation amendment bill.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-05-31
Hugh McCuIlOch Dead.

WASHINGTON, May 24.-Hon. Hugh
McCulloch, former secretaryof the treas
ury, died shortly before 2 o'clock this
morning.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-05-31
RECORD REVIVED,
Bryan Compares Carlisle in 1873 with
Carlisle of 1894.

MEMPHIS, May 24.-Ex-Congressman
Bryan of Nebraska arrived here this
morning and was given a cordial recep-
ton by the representative free silver
men. Tonight ne answered the speech
delivered by Secretary Carlisle before
the sound money convention. He com
pared Carlisle's present views on the sill
yer question with those he is alleged to
have held in 1878.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-05-31
New York Athletes,

BERKLEY OVAL, N. Y, May 24.-The
trial contests for the inter collegiate
championship began here this afternoon,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-03-07
.R.AY LINZ:

guarantee satisfaction in the delivery to any
part Of the city OF wood, Ice, baggage and mer-
chandse. Use only the hest spring dray. Prices
moderate.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-03-07

prompt and careful attentiO... Prices moderate
satisfaction guaranteed, Wood sold and de-
livered.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-10-25
The Lawson Murder

Department one was crowded yesterday
morning when L. B. Kennett was brought
up for trial on the charge of having muir
dered Detective A. B. Lawson The array
of regal talent was imposing. T. +. Glib
bon, Esq, ". II. Shinn. Esq, Ben Good
rich, Esq, and w. A. Harris, ESQ.,, rep
resented the defense, while Deputy Dis
trlct Attorneys c. c. McComas and
George NJ. Holton appeared for the pros
ecution
The work OF securing a Jury was slow
and tedious as might, indeed, have been
expected considering the Importance of
the issue. The panel of term trial Jurors
was exhausted by noon and a special We
nlre OF TWENTY-FIVE was made returnable
at o'clock At that hour the sheriff
made return of twenty-six names, but
only twenty-four jurors answered. Upon
examination some curious facts were de-
veloped which served eXcelien,ly we'll to
excuse certain Of these jurors, One said
that he had only taken out his first pa
pers and was consequently not CITIZEN
lie was ask ed his mans and congratula-
tions were IN order when 1t was found he
was a member OF the noted family OF
Smiths. another was asked if he was on
the assessment roll. He stated that he
paid taxes on his wife's property; he
was let 90 in a hurry. Finally only thir-
left J. H. Clyman seemed to answer all
intcrrogations satisfactorily until he was
asked:
Have you any conscientious seruples
regarding the taking of human life?
ION. dear, no; I've had to do 1t my
self, he answered seriously, but nonchal-
antiy.
1t appeared that Mr.. Clyman had on oc-
casion transformed some live Indians in
to good Indians. The Juror was passed.
The jurors who had sat on the Roemer
case being in court the prosecution de-
sired to com plete the panel by summon
ing them. 1t WAS argued that it would
be illegal to issue special venire when
term trial jurors were present. The de-
tense contended. on the other hand, that
a special veni.e having already issued it
would be illegal to maze return to the
time trial jurors. Finally Judge Smith
ordered special venire of fifteen return
able at 10 o'clock this morning, and from
these the two remaining jurors will be
sp lpctp1
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-10-25
Evidence to Convince a Jury

The supreme court handed down a de-
cision yesterday in the case of Haas ct al.
respondents, VS.. The Mutual Relief as
soclation of Petaluma. The case was an
appeal from an order denying motion
to change the place of trial, the action
having been begun in this county, and
motion made to transfer the cause to
Sonema county. Upon tie hearing of the
motion there was read to the court an
affidavit showing chat hy its articles of
incorporation the county or Sonoma Is
its PRINCIPAL place of business; and also
the complaint In the action, which con-
tains the allegation that the defendant
promised to pay the money sued for
at Los Angeles. The defendants did not
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-10-25
A. E. wARREN's POLAND cHINAs
The Finest Animals of the nd in the
Stute

The Finest Animals oi the K nd in the
5tufs
The swine OF A. H. Warner of Allerton
stock farm. Tustin. Cal. has long en-
joyed an enyiable reputation for the
purity of the breeding and many points
OF superiority which 1t has attained. For
many wears Mr.. Warler has paid particu-
lar attention to the breeding of line Po-
and Chinas and has spent thousands of
foIlars in perfecting his stock so as to
place 1t uron an equal footing with the
inest American stock. He exhibits thir-
cen mems this year ana his SWINE are
the center of a. admring circle OF stock
raisers at all hours OF the day.
la his display the following thorough
breds were noticed;
&C.. POLAND CHINAS
d Recorded in the standard P. C. r ecor d
association, Marysvile, Mo.
Boars-Roy Wilkes az, 252 S. j. narrowed
March %. 1873. bred by }. NJ. robinson,
kenesaw. Neh; sire. McWilkes. 9243 S. ,
(sire. Dandy Wilkes, 1867. dam by Def ;
dam Lady Osgood, -, 800, by Osgoon
BID; dam. Anna Lee Fourth. q, AS s.
(sire, General Riley, If, 265; dam, Anna
Lee fhird, 49, 2G5).
This boar weighs 500 pounds in his
present condition, which co1ld not be
SAID to be more tban medium flesh. II as
fine head and eaf for Il large bog, fine,
long. broad back, slightly arched, good
depth of side, very broad and deep ham,
Legs very short, large bone and stands on
iour good feet. He is from the most
noted fa 1iily in I. C.'s, the Wilkes. HIS
sire, McWikes t9242 Sd was a winner I'M
der strong com petition last season. Quot
ing nom the Corn and Hog journal, it
says:
One CT the strongest winners out last
season was McWilkes t924e). He won
first and sweepstakes at Nebraska state
fair and sweepstakes at Illinois state fair
in fall OF 1894. He is owned and was
shown by Samuel McKelvey IL Son, of
Fairfield, Neh.. who held one of the most
successful sales in the west last season, at
which sale M;Wilkes get sold for SO a
head above the sals average.
Roy Wilkes, 1882 s., has been shown
but twice-at Orange county fair, won
first and sweepstakes in 1893 and 1894.
Sows--Lady Wilkes. %. 039 S., farrow.d
. April ., 1898, bred by S.Andrews, Friend,
Neb. sire, Nc, GIG sire, Colonel Tgcum-
seh 1852; dam, Bobtail Model 9O3) !;
dam, Jennie Wilkes, 90 500 (sire, Bon
ager's Good Enough III. 6l07; dam, Lucy
c., 10. $50.
are all large and thrifty. Her weight is
500 pounds. Has an excellent head and
ear, deep, heavy body, good hams, short
legs with quite heavy bone and short
straight feet. She has farrowed two lit
ters and is now in pig again by Roy
wilkes. 10, 252. She won first and sweep
stakes at the Orange county fair in 1898
and first with litter in 1894
Aside from these fine specimens, Mr..
Warner also showed the following:
Agcu boar and SOW.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-10-25
ESCAPE OF TWO PRISONERS
Visitors to the Roulette Game Slip Out of
Court

Visitors to the Roulette Game Slip Out of
Court
The visitors to the roulette game that
was pulled byH the detectives Wednesday
night were before Justice Owens yester-
day to take their medicine. All but two
pleaded guilty ana escaped with fine of
S20sor 20 days Taess were Eddie Steele
and Charles Hampstead. who managed
10 escape from the court room.
There were 50 many prisoners in the
dock that II was necessary to nut some
behind the railing that separates The
CLERKS desk from the lawyers tables. It
was necessary during the trial OF some of
the eases for Bailff Appel to leave the
room and GO outside the door to call a
witness. The two men got up as sooL as
he was away and slipped out through
the cham Der of the justice, through Jus.
tice Morrison's court room to the hallway
and to liberty. Owing to some mistake
the door >leadinF from Justice Ovens
room to the cham bers had been left open,
and the Two men who had passed the
night before in Jail decide1 not TO risk
the mercy of Justice Owens ana took
their liberty.
The proprietor of the place and the
callers were assessed from 500 to 5000
each.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-10-25

Papers OF incorporation were yesterday
filed with the county clerk by the Title
Guaranty and Trust company. The pur-
poses OF the company are set out to be
the preparation of abstract books. exam.
nation OF public records and the multi.
tudinous details apperralning to such a
business, and also to acquire the stock
of the same.
The capital stock is placed at $500. 900,
divided into $4,000 shares of the par val NC
of 500 each, half of which is preferred
and the other half common stock. OF
the total amount $2S, 2U0 has been actu-
ally subscribed. The following gentle
men are named as directors: j. D. Pope.
J. A. PiItie, Hervey Lindlsy, w. NJ. Gar
land, ]. i. Urmiston, L. A. Miller. J. H.
Melvin, W. Mead, J. l.. Merrill, e. j..
Traf.on and +. W. Sargent.
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Murder in the Second Degree

The jury in the case of Frank Roemer,
charged with having killed P. NJ. Ullery
at Downey on July 5,returned into court
yesterday at 2:45. The verdict returned
by Foreman Il. ii. Dalton was mudrer in
the second degree. General Johnston
Jones demanded poll of the jury. The
defendant appeared to take the matter
hardly. he was pallid and nervous. The
wife OF the murdered msn was at the
court house at o'clock in her anxiety to
learn if verdict had been returned.
On Wednesday night the jury remained
up until l 80 debating the case and were
up at o'clock the following morning.
From that time on they wrang ed and
commended until return was made into
court at the hour stated above.
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Three sowss under seven months.
Two boars under seven months.
One boar II nder five ana hail months.
FINE DIST I-FACED BERKSHlKES.
OF the super Tor dish faced Berkshires.

Mr.. Warner has fine array; among then
were conspicuous:
Aged boar and SOW.
-Four boars under Sven months.
Two bears under Sc ven months,
Mr.. Warner is barre d from competing,
as he is not a reside MT of this county.
lie shows twelve pens
I. ]. KERNS' ERKSHIRES.
The winners of all premiums at the
fair are the swine of the wsll-kuown
breeder, Mr.. T. J. Kerr Is of Downey. In
all this exhibit consis - of eight pens
with about score OF individuals. The
stock Is all of the Mod Ell Duke blood of
Berkshires. We presen herewith a two
column portrait of Bar On Lee. A Alb n,
bred by N. ii. Gentry of Sedalia, Mo.
Baron Lee won second in his class over
six and under twelve month 8 at the
world fair, it being a ii ght race between
him and Baron Duke 70 r first place. He
also won first with the herd under on
year. Baron lee is full brother to that
CHI ampion of all Berkshi rers-king Lee,
winner of great houors at the world S
fair, and is considered b Y able critics to
be one OF .he best BerAsh Tres ever raised,
he being the sire of the worlds fair sweep
stakes SOW. Baron Lee, AS you will see
by his pedigree, is a son of that grand
old prizewinner. Longfel'o W 1886, whose
weight in full flesh was 900 pounds. Baron
Lee not only has the bloc d but the IN
dividual merit wanted in an animal,
having the quality and lin ish, and as fine
back, hams, feet and leI;s as were ever
placed on Berkshire. E4e weighed 525
pounds at IL months ola, and would
weigh 800 pounds now if in full flesh
His breeding is unsurpas sed, and his pigs
are remarkably fine and growthy.
Stock of this famous BOAR is shown by
Mr.. kerns as folloS.s:
Western Prince, NO. 1858.
Best Sow and six pigs.
Best breeding sow, sho wn with ten pigs.
Best 10-months' boar, weight $50
pounds.
Best SOW 6 months of age.
Best pair OF pigs.
Upon all of TINS fine stock Mr.. Kerns
walks off with the Glue ribbons. His To-
months boar is proua,3ly the finest in
oividual of his breed in California today.
points for points. Mr.. Kerns has been
for years a well-known breeder of Berk-
shire swine ana Jersey cattle. Last year
he was vice. president OF the California
Berkshire association.