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The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-22
Standard gift offer, page IA.
CAN LEAGUE BE FORMED.
A Proposition for the Lovers of Baseball
In Eastern Montana.

A Proposition for the Lovers of Baseball
In Eastern Montana.
Billings Gazette: Some people may
think ii is a little early to begin the
base ball agitation for next season,
but the interest that was manifested
in the game in this city last summer.
as well as in the neighboring towns OF
Miles City. Sheridan, Livingston and
Red Lodge. justifies the belief that an
amateur or semi i-professional league
can be formed for next season. II that
is to be done IL is not too early to be-
gin to discuss the subject. IL will take
time to work IL up. as well as a meet
ing or two OF the representatives OF
the towns which propose to join. play
ers must be secured. rules adopted,
schedule arranged railroad rates OBJ
tanned and last. but not least, money
must be raised.
Our idea would be TO form a league
composed of six clubs, and in a recent
conversation with Manager Ed Butler
of the Miles City team, we were led TO
believe that his club, and very likely
the club from Fort Keogh. would join.
We think there is no doubt about Bill
ings being willing to enter an amateur
or semi professional league, and from
the enthusiasm displayed at Billings
last season that town. probably. could
be depended upon. With the four clubs
named TO start with we believe both
Sheridan and Red Lodge would join.
thus making a six-club league where
the distances to be Travelled would not
be great and be as nearly equal be-
tween the different towns as possible.
Sheridan had as good a team last
season as any of those above named
and the people were very enthusiastic
on base ball. The town is so situated
with reference to the running of trains
that a team leaving Billings In the
morning at $3.50 can play there the
same day and be back here at 10:15
in the evening. in time to take the
Northern Pacific for the west that
night to play at Livingston the follow
ing day. or to catch the train the next
morning for either Miles City or Red
Lodge. The latter town had a good
club last season. considering the prac-
tice IL had. but with the four Fleming
boys TO build upon there Is no reason
to believe that her club would be the
tail-ender in such a league as we have
in mind.
Manager George OF this city Is in IA
vor of the proposition and has dis
cussed the matter informally with
Manager Butler OF Miles City. Each
are of the opinion. we believe. that the
scheme is feasible. and Mr.. Butler has
in his mind a schedule whereby each
club would have TO make but three
trips from home during the season. OF
about seven days each That would be
a great advantage. as many of the
players-at least those in Billings. and
we presume the same conditions exist
in the other towns-are engaged in
some business or occupation and eau
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State Of Montana.

county JAIL" exclaimed the court.
Marshal, take charge of this man."
A deputy marshal lead the dazed
surveyor general into the marshars
office. Mr.. Neill sent for Ex-Governor
Toole and w. K. Cullen. They appeared
and obtained leave to appear in Mr.
Neilrs behalf. They explained to the
court that Mr.. Neill did not intend any
contempt. Surely, your honor. you
would not want Mr.. Neill to eat his
Christmas dinner in Jail without his
family" said Judge Cullen.
The argument lasted for some time
and then the court relented, saying he
would give Mr.. NELL an opportunity to
purge himself of contempt by bringing
in the plat tomorrow morning.
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Standard gift oner. page Il.
Good shot, but Poor Judge Of Game.

Uoou Hhot' Dut It o0t "u"s" OF "HH'"'
Kalispell Inter Lake: There is some
hunter in the vicinity of what Is
known as Niger Prairie or Swan
river who is a good marksman. but a
poor Judge Of a deer. Will Holland was
riding along a trail thinking of no dan
ger. He was startled by the report Of
a gun. and his horse dropped dead
under him. The hunter man who was
not able 10 tell the difference between
a deer and a horse came running out
TO secure his prize. There was a scene
about that time. Holland carried a
saddle. bride and other traps home. a
distance OF several miles. He was
mad. but at the same time congratu-
lated himself that the shooter had at
least failed TO send a bullet through
him instead OF the supposed deer.
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An Appeal to Judge Lynch.

Yellowstone Valley Recorder: Sever
al complaints have recently been made
of ladies being insulted on our streets
after sundown. or In out-of-the-way
places by well-dressed villains. who
are careful to disappear after making
their insulting proposals. One little
girl less than years Of age was
scared by one Of these scoundrels a
few evenings ago and the men folks
are on the lookout for these miscre-
ants to whom honor and purity are as
nothing. Let one OF them be discover
ed and Identified and Judge Lynch will
hold court in Billings
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-22

Big Timber Express: The editor OF
the Express leaves in the morning for
a trip TO Iowa During his absence the
Express will be conducted by a tri-
umvirate representing the Law. the
Gospel and the Devil The Gospel viii
look after the editorial work; the Law
will attend to the consequent libel
suits. and the Devil viii endeavor 10
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-22

Special Correspondence Of the Standard
Helena, Dec 20-The corrected total
assessment OF the state for 1895. as just
reported by the state board of equali-
zation. is s124. $3.50. or s5.215. .6s2. so
more than for 1894. The assessment for
Silver Bow county, after all revisions
have been made. is: Real. s11. .7z7, ,2s5;
personal. $40. sos, 760; railroad. sf7s. $50:
total. So. .0s1. .40550. The total assess
ment for Silver Bow last year was s2o.-
5O4. $50
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so manage the business end of the
concern that he may be able to pay the
damages. Bv such an arrangement
we are satisfied that our readers will
be so entertained and edited that we
never will be missed"
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-22
SI.oo yard.

Your choice of all our very fine now
city weaves. plain blacks. cheviots.
Bourettes. etc. taking In goods all new
and worth up to 81; till Xmas at
Sr25 and $3.50 yard.
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NO SORROW NOW.

The edict OF fashion is that black
dress goods are ''au fait" Everybody
that Is anybody wears them; then why
not you? The quality Is right and the
price too low for our profit
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-22

on black silks we will make specially
low figures for the next two days.
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-22

Ten pieces fancy black dress goods.
new figures. good sellers at 6oc and 75c;
till Xmas at
soc yard.
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-22

Ten pieces fancy black dress goods.
fancy mohairs. Sicilians. Armures. etc.
worth up to $1.25; till Xmas at
75c yard.
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-22

Ten pieces Priestly's blacks. novelty
effects and designs, that no other house
in Butte can show: sell as high as $50;
till Xmas at
SI.oo yard.
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Lace curtains as low as 37isc per pair.
Our Leaders for Monday and Tuesday
In lace curtains. worth 81 and IS. at 81
per pair
BLANKETS AND COMFORTS
We have a large assortment or high
grade blankets I'm all wool. white and
gray. which make very acceptable pres
ents. Our prices on all wool blankets
commence at 81 Fancy sateen COM
forts at si25. Our $3.50 comfort Is ex-
ira large and filed with white cotton.
Trunks vallses and hand satchels.
new styles just received; prices are
down for Monday and Tuesday.
Our carpet department contains
much that Is useful. ornamental and
suitable to this occasion.
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-22

Five pieces pure all wool cashmere.
the best 45c grade; till Xmas at
3oc yard.
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-22
THE PILES ARE GOOD

Commencing Tomorrow, you have an
opportunity OF buying Mems all silk
Handkerchief at prices far below the
manufacturers present cost of turning
out.
We bought at the right time.
A selection of 1875 dozens of Mems
Fine Silk Handkerchiefs piled as follows:
200 dosens all silk, colored border.
white center, full size, usual price 75c.
Our price
3Sc each.
LIS dosens all silk white initial, both
sides alike, sold elsewhere at 75c. Our
price
7Sc each.
200 dosens plain all white silk regular
75c quality. Our price
75c each.
160 dozens large size silk initials, we'll
worth 81. Our price
soc each.
$50 dozens beautiful all silk colored
borders, elegant effects only
soc each.
90 dozens plain white Japanese silk,
extra large. Now
75c each.
100 dozens assorted plain white, all
silk initials, twilled and brocaded. The
swellest thing out. Manufactured to be
sold at $3.50. Our price only
SI.oo.
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-22

This department contains too much
more you must want to see
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-22
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

For those who enjoy the comfort and
beauty OF a home.
RUGS
big drop In prices for Xmas In our
entire stock OF over 1000 rugs. A rare
opportunity for Christmas buyers
Rugs that were 81, now 69c each.
Rugs that were $3.50. now $3.50 each
Rugs that were IS. now s3.50 each
Table covers, tides, cushions. screens,
carpet sweepers. lace and chenille cur
tains make sensible holiday gifts. and
have been reduced 80 cents on the dol
lar for two days only.
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TRIPLES, LIGHT AS
AIR.

The little things In life contribute
most to its enjoyment. "A soft word,
falling tear, a kindly glance" work
wonders sometimes.
A lady's handkerchief. 1t is a I'VE
sma'" thing. but is there a woman in
the land who could refuse the gift of
one or more?
We have piles of ladies' handker-
chiefs which will fade away on Mon
day and Tuesday from our counters.
because everybody wants them.
Swiss embroidered....... ....2 for Csc
Swiss embroidered.... ......3 for soc
Swiss embroidered. ........ Csc each
Swiss embroidered. ....... ......35c each
Swiss embroidered. ....... .....5 soc each
Swiss embroidered. ....... ......65c each
Silk, assorted colors. ...........3 for Csc
Embroidered Silk. ...... ......2 for 25c
Embroidered Silk.... 25c each
Embroidered silk ......... .35c each
Better qualities up to 50 each.
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standard gift Oner. page "a
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-22

Fine assortment of
Novelty Neckwear, Purs-
es, Fans, Gloves, Laces,
Silk Mittens, etc., at pop
ular prices.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-12

aUor, ana through Mr.. narrlson, WIN
the help of Colonel Dudley and Senator
Voorhees,, induced President Arthur to
appoint me receiver of public moneys at
Spokane, Wash. packed my household
goods in one trunk and went out there.
For four years was in that Office, max
ing good many friends and mighty
little money Cleveland removed me
When the territory was about TO become
a state, looked over the field and con-
cluded j could win the Republican NOM
ination for congress. did it and was
elected the first representative from that
state suppose luck has had more to
do with my rise than merit For in
stance, during the recent long and bit
ter senatorial struggle in our state / had
virtually given up the fight had a
letter OF withdrawal written and was
about to publish it when some of my
friends induced me to hold ON few
days longer Meanwhile another man
withdrew, and / won. That was luck. "
WALTER WELLMAN.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-12
Napoleon at Montebello.

Not far from Milan, on a gentle rise,
stands the famous villa, or country
seat, of Monticello. Its windows COM
mand a scene of rare beauty; on one
side, in the distance, the mighty Alps,
with their peaks of never-melting ice
and snow; on the other three the al
most voluptuous beauty of the fertile
plains; while in the near foreground
lies the great capital of Lombardy,
with its splendid industries, it's stores
of art, and its crowded spires hoary
with antiquity. Within easy reach
are the exquisite scenes of an en-
chanted region-that of the Italian
lakes. To this lordly residence Bona
parte withdrew. His summers task
was to be the pacification of Europe,
and the consolidation of his own power
in Italy, in France, and northward be-
yond the Alps. The two objects went
hand in hand. From Austria, from
Rome, from Naples, from Turin, from
Parma, from Switzerland, and even
from the minor German municipalities
whose fate hung on the Encouragement
of German lands to be made at the
congress of the empire, agents of every
kind, both military and diplomatic,
both secret and accredited, focked To
the seat of power. Expresses came and
went in all directions, while humble
suitors We'd with one another in hom.
age to the risen sun.-Prof. w. NJ.
Sloane, in Century.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-12
WOMEN IN THE WORLD.
Facts as to the Distribution of the Femf-
nine Population.

Facts as to the Distribution of the Femf.
nine Population.
According to the most reliable esti-
mates the world to-day contains $780,
900, 200 grown women. Among civilized
nations the United States have actu-
ally the largest share, their feminine
population being 3O,554,37O. Russia
comes next with an adult feminine
population of 20, 100000 Then a long
way after comes the German empire
with 10,930, 900; Austria, with 1850, 900;
Great Britain, with s,766, 900; France,
with $3.50, 600, and Italy, with $780,
900. Spain comes next on the list with
100000 of the fair sex, and she is
followed by Belgium, with $4,000
Roumania, with 100000; Sweden.
with 1,170,0 900; Portugal, with 1850, 600.
and Holland, with !, O7O, 900. The coun-
tries whose adult feminine population
does not reach 1,00O, 900 are Switzer-
land, which has only $780, 900; Norway,
which has 465, 00O and Greece and Den
mark, which are tied at 400, ZOO.
In this estimate it will be noted that
the entire female population of the
United States is given and only the
number of grown women in the diff
ferent countries Of Europe. AS mat
ter of fact, in proportion to its popu-
lation this country has fewer women
than most of the others mentioned.
The proportion of women to men in
the United States is greatest in New
England, where the women are in ex-
cess 1t is least in the far west, where
the number of men exceed that of the
women. Wyoming has the smallest
female population, 21,362; New York
the largest, 5000, 800; while it is said
that one factory in New England en-
ploys IL, 000.-Buffalo Commercial
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-12
TOLD BY FAMOUS men.
Senator Mitchell's Great Legal
Battle.
THE CASE OF WRESTLING JOE"
Property Involved That Is Now Worth
More Than 10000, oOO-senator Will
sons Luck, Pluck and Rise to National
] Fame.
Copyright, 1851

1.-The most important and interesting
lawsuit ever had anything to do with, ="
/, said Senator Mitchell of Oregon, was
what was known as the Wrestling Joe
case. 1t involved an enormous sum of
money and had such extraordinary fea-
lures that if it had been tried in New
York, Chicago or London it would have
become as celebrated as the Tichborne
claimant case was a few years ago. 1t is
a long story and presents a series of law
suits rather than single one.
"m 1850 congress passed law grant
ing public land in the territory of Ore
gon to actual settlers-320 acres to a
single man and $40 acres if married.
The masculine gender was used through
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-12

sit do seem funny to me, complained
the Georgia mother, that you will
stick to that 81 Lovingood, that amt
got nothin' on earth but that there
little ten-acre farm that everybody
knows is wore out, when you got a
chance to marry that there rich man
from the north. What is the matter
with you, Polly, anyway? THROWN
away a rich man for common, ornery
cracker! What Excuse you got?"
The maiden smiled wan smile
Polly wants cracker" was all she
deigned to Superintendent Tribune.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-12
Ancestors Are "Ascendants.r

We used to talk about our ancestors.
Nowadays those who are busily employ
ed in looking up those worthless do not
give them the name. They call them
descendants. And if the children are
the descendants, why shouldn't the ia.
theirs be the ascendants, to be sure? Oh
course the word is not new. 1t is used
in the sense here quoted by Coke and
the old lawyers, and every law student
reads il in his Blackstone
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-12

out; no mention was made of woman.
Prior to the passage of this law, but in
anticipation of it, an old woman call
ing herself Mrs. Caruthers, with an
unmarried son named 'Finice Caruth-
ers, arrived in Oregon and settled upon
tract of land of $40 acres, exactly where
the city of Portland now stands. As the
law required actual residence and Guilt
walton, the mother and son drew line
through the middle of their tract, throw
ing 800 acres on one side and $40 on
the other. They built a house which
stood right on the line, and the mother
lived in one end Of the house and Guilt
waited her claim, while the son lived in
the other end and did the same by his
800 acres. At the end of four years both
applied to the land Office at Oregon City,
and certificates for the two tracts were
issued in the name of the government.
They lived upon the land for many
years, and no one disputed their posses
sion of it. In 1858 the woman, who had
claimed to be a widow, died and left
her property to her son. At any rate, he
claimed it as sole heir. Two years later
he died, leaving, as it was supposed, no
heirs, but some debts. Mr. Silvers, a
merchant, was appointed administrator
of the estate, and as I was his lawyer
it thus CHANGED that I was drawn into
the case.
About this time the state of Oregon
put in claim to the property under the
law of escheat, it being supposed that
there were no heirs. Two residents of
Portland, Andrew Knott and Robert
Ladd, having been advised by their at
torneys that Mrs. Caruthers' had no
right under the law to take land, Jump
ed the property, as we say in the west
that is, they proceeded to settle upon
it, each taking one-haf or 100 acres I'M
der the homestead law and applying to
the land Office for certificate of patent l
appeared at the land Office and entered
protest, and this was the beginning of a
famous case. / argued that the title of
the old lady was perfect; that the act
of congress should be construed generous
ly, as are the naturalization laws; that
the words him and his should be so
construed as to include She and her
The local land Office decided against me-
Certificates were issued to Ladd and
Knott. appealed to the commissioner
of the general land Office here in Wash
ington and was again overruled. car.
ried the case to the secretary of the in,
terror and met the same fate with him.
"Not worry you with legal details,
suit was at once brought in the state
courts. The sole question involved was
whether or not woman could take q
donation Of land under the act of con
gress. We were beaten here, and in the
supreme court of the state, but when We
finally reached the supreme court of the
United States and asked for an interpre
tation of the law it was decided in oul
favor. The women of this day and gen
Grafton will be glad to know that thil
great tribunal, by that decision, PLACED
woman on an equality with man befor,
the law.
"You would naturally suppose this t,
be the end of the case, but it wasn't. Il
fact, we had only passed the skirmisl
line of this great legal battle.
while this litigation was pending
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-12
Experienced.

She-I don't suppose you have any
idea of the vitiated air in some of the
poorer tenements.
He-Yes, / have. have been to an
afternoon tea.-Brooklyn Life.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-12
AUTHORIZED COLLECTORS.

The following named are the only gu.
thorized collectors Of the LIGHT:
w. T. SCHUMACHER,
81. G. SCHUMACHER,
FRED SMALL.
DAN HATToN,
Subscribers are requested not to pay
their subscription without taking a re-
ceipt T.B'JoHNsoN, Mgr.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-12

Confectionery and Ice Cream.
PALACE Royal, Joe Bloch. 100 W Houston ct
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-12
| Wants, Rents, For Sale, Etc.
SAVE MONEY by buying your watch al
Emerson & Co. s. All N

CHEAP FOR CAsH-Four- horse power
steam engine and six-hors power boiler,
almost new. Must sell to make room for
larger power. Address this Office. 219tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-12
STILL IN THE LEAD,

The celebrated "City Beer" man.
ufactured by the San Antonio
Brewing association Why? Be-
cause 1t is the Purest and Best in
the market, When you try it once,
you are sure to ask for it again.
Is tt d & s.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-12
FURNITURE BARGAINS.

On account Of removal 1 want to
reduce my stock, and in order to
do so, have marked down prices, ON
everything. Call and see me.
r. BECKER.
115 and III West Commerce st
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-08-30

went down to our assistance. AS
they kept closely to the shore we did
not see them and we waited in Vic
tOria for their return. They got in at
4:30 p. m. and Mr.. Brown the agent
told me that he had never been out
side of the Heads in a worse night.
He said strong wind was blowing,
and tremendous sea was breaking
over the rocks at the point where we
went ashore, and an impenetrable fog
made it impossible for them to tell
where they were and whether our
steamer was on the rocks or not
with the seas breaking over their tug
boat and in wild and furious storm.
They fired signal guns and blew the
whistle for over three hours until they
felt sure that we were not there as they
got no answer, but could occasionally
hear the dismal fog whistle at the
Carmanah lighthouse. Truly, we
had an escape.
We came up here to the city of Van
couver and after discharging all her
cargo here it was found that she was
lying lower in the water than when
she arrived with all her cargo in Vic
tOria. A careful examination dis
closed eight feet OF water in one of her
compartments.