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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-11-30
Western Montana News

Morris land contest, which has become
of some local importance by reason OF
the perjury accusation and the bitter
ness with which the contest has been
carried ON. Almost simultaneous with
the verdict in the perjury case, Regis
ter Evans of the United States land
Office has received official notice that
the general land office has affirmed the
local decision in the original contest,
which awarded the land I'm question 10
Mr. Morris, who hos unquestionable
reasons for feeling thankful this week:
The local land office has received
from the general office announcement
of the reinstatement of the entry OF
Henry L. Myers of Hamilton. The en-
try was suspended upon the report OF
a special agent, who commended tnat
Mr.. Myers had not resided upon the
land a sufficient length of time. NOT
wishing to become involved in con-
test, Mr. Myers relinquished his claim.
Subsequent to THIS, the government re-
fused to sustain the position or tne
agent, the decision staiting that MI.
Myers had complied with the provisions
of the Chggett act, while the report OF
the agent had been based upon the ola
preemption act. Mr.. Myers then petit.
toned to have his entry reinstaued ana
this has now been done.
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SMELLS TO HEAVEN.
The Punching Of Coyote Skins Is an
IntOlerable Nuisance.
CROWD AT COURT HOUSE
Poor Uncle Bill Berry Is Not In the
Pieassntest Frame OF Mind
These Days-Taxes Are
Coming In Well. =

MIssoula. Nov. 29.-The colder the
weather the worse the smell that Is
dispensed by the coyote pelts which
are brought in for bounty. The chill
which pervaded the atmosphere to-day
only intensified the odor and the days
work was by long odds the most dis.
astrous ever performed at the county
clerks office. There certainly should
have been some provision in the boup-
ty law by which the punching OF the
COYOTE skins could have been done in
the country. There Is danger OF a
diphtheraa or typhoid fever epidemic In
town IL this sort of thing continues.
The rush In the county treasurer's
office is now well under way and Mr..
Cave has had plenty OF business to-s
day. About $1,000 in small taxes was
paid to-day and tomorrow and Mon
day there will be gain In the west
wing of the court house. Monday VIII,
OF course be the banner day. but there
is business enough at present TO keep
the clerks on the jump. 1t DIS not easy
to make any accurate prediction at
this time. but the indications are that
the delinquent list this year Will be
smaller than in 1894 or 1898. i. ts.t
1t is a noticeable fact that y6ir
Uncle Bill Berry is not very amiable
these DAYS and he will not recover
his usual suavtty until after the tax
payers have ceased Ito be present
around the court house in such large
numbers. Just now, unless a man
has business at the assessors ONCE,
Mr.. Berry is a good man to leave
alone He has listened to kicks until
he questions the motive Of every visi-
tor who calls at his office. The worst
of 1T all is that these aast-of-November
kicks are the very worst ones that
come. They are made, not In any hope
of getting taxes reduced, but simply
to get even with the assessor. That
is ,wthv YOUR Uncle Bin doesn't smile
much these days.
In the sheriff's office there Is lull
after the busy times Of the session of
court hast week, when the deputies
were flying around all over the west
end of the state. The convicted men
who were sentenced last week have adj
been turned over to the warden or the
pendtentiary and there is decided
| air of quiet about the Jail to-day. The
prisoners were given little extra ra-
tons yesterday in honor of Thanksgiv-
| ing but beyond that there Is no excite
ment
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Game in Season.

"a canvas back would do for me-
Suppose you order that?" said she.
And so on duck the darling fed,
While my poor purse unduly bled,
Yet always uncomplainingly
So kind she was, so full of glee.
That day / was her devotee!
How could / guess I'd cause to dread
A canvas back?
But as her taste remains you see.
The same in love, she's Tilted me; :.
The game has fairly turned her head
And till the football seasons fed,
The favored man is sure to be
d ~ canvas back!
4'"4 Frank Roe Batchelder.
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ANNIE WAS IN DOUBT.
Her Husband Got a Divorce From Her
Five Years Ago.


Five Years Ago.
Missoula, Nov. 29.-Clerk of the Court
Mcconnell received to-day letter
from Mrs. Annie L. Jackson, dated at
Sewickley, Allegheny county, Pa, In
which the writer asks II Oliver p. Jack
son lives in Missoula, and II he was
ever granted a decree of divorce here
from Annie L. jackson. She writes
that she was married to Oliver p.
Jackson in Pittsburg in October, 1871,
and that Mr.. jackson left there in 1873,
in company with a Mrs. Campbell.
Since then she has not heard from him
except Indirectly. Some years ago, she
writes, a friend received letter from
Mr. jackson stating that he had been
granted a decree of divorce and she
would like 20 know II this Is 50. II II
Is. she wants a copy of the decree.
Mr.. Mcconnell searched the records
and found that on Dec. 4. 1889. Oliver
p. jackson fled suit for divorce from
Annie z. jackson. The ground upon
which divorce was asked was deser-
ton, Mr.. Jackson alleging that his
wife left him in March, 1879. and that
she had since refused to live with him
The court records further show that
Mrs. jackson could not be found and
service was obtained by publication
On Dec. IS. 1890. Judge Marshall grant.
ed the decree OF divorce. G. w. Reeves
and II. c. Stiff were Jackson's attor.
ueys.
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AROUND THE WORLD.

Decatur. Ill, Nov. 29-Ch'arles N.
Smith was hanged at IL: 53 a. m. He
spoke in a faint voice, but otherwise
seemed unaffected. He said: II am
ISepeated.s after the priest. solemn
declaration of regret for his sins and
a prayer for mercy.
r, Havana, Nov. pa dispatch from
Puerto, Principe announces that the IN
surgents have blown up with dynamite
the engine of a train near Nuevtas.
The engineer and fireman were badly
mutilated and seven passengers in1ur-
ed, among them the widow of ex-Gen-
eral Agremento. The insurgents have
also blown up a culvert on the rail-
road between Caiberon and Remedies.
Santa Clara, destroying 10 cars loaded
with cattle. The engineer was serious
ly wounded.
Omaha. Nov. ga special to the
Bee from Platte Centre, Neb., says:
Rev. A. Heinrich and wife were asphy-
lated by gas from a stove. Heinrich
was found dead and his wife dying
when neighbors forced the door this
morning.
Washington, Nov 29.-The state de-
partment has advices from Minister
Terrill stating the missionary school
of France at Marash was burned on
the 18th, but the missionaries are safe.
He also telegraphs that Aintab college
is protected.
Ellischan, Bohemia, Nov. 29.-Count
Won Aafe, the Austrian statesman,
died this morning.
New York, Nov. 29.-Notice has been
served upon the Central Trust COM
pany by counsel of the Connecticut
bondho1ders of the Chicago Gas COM
pany to show cause on Dec. II, before
the attorney general of New York, why
suit should not be brought against
that institution to prevent an Attempted
consolidation of the Chicago Gas prop
critics.
Lisbon, Nov. 29.-Senor Cyrello Mach
ado has been appointed Portuguese
minister to the United Suites.
New York, Nov. e9.-General Charles
II. IT. Collins, an active .anti-PlaItt re-
publican, was to-day appointed COM
missioner of public works. vice William
Brockfield, resigned.
Washington, Nov. 29.-To-day's state
ment of the condition of the treasury
shows an available cash balance OF
$179, OILS, 129; gold reserve, $S1, 080,S
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Amicably Settled

Missoula, Nov. 29.-The case Of Hell
man VS.. Holman and a counter case OF
the same title with the parties reversed,
both of which grew out of the domestic
infelicity of the Holman family on
Grant creek. were dismissed by Judge
Logan this afternoon, the trouble nav
ing been settled out of court. The hus-
band and wife have kissed and made
up and white winged peace hovers
over the fce-bound waters of Grant
creek tonight.
The partnership suit of John johnson
VS.. Charles Johnson was settled this
afternoon by arbitration. c. r. Hawkes.
for John Johnson and Tylar b. Thomp-
SON for Charles Johnson chose f. A.
Winstanley as the third member OF the
board of arbitration. ]. Johnson claim
ed $500 and Charles Johnson allowed
a claim of $3.50. The board of arbitration
awarded $1,000.
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PrDOf Positive.

Her cheeks are red. her eyes afiame
And her lips have a curious twist.
shes hanging her head as though with
" shame.
And think that she's been kissed.
One big puff sleeve is pressed quite fiat
= There's a small red mark on her
y wrist.
There's a singular tilt to her turban
hat.
y And 1 think that she's been kissed.
So, Cupid, get your ledger and pen
y And put one more on the list,
It's the proper thing to do. sir, when
= Another girls been kissed.
Tom Hall in Truth.
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The Glenn Case Set for Dec. 8.

Missoula, Nov 29.-In the district court
to-day but little business was transacted
Upon motion of George r. Ogden, attor-
ney for the plaintiff, the case of Mary
owen VS.. Alexander owen was dismissed
without prejudice to future action.
When the case OF the State VS.. Mary
Glenn. charged with assault with Intent
TO commit murder, was called, County
Attorney Dixon and T. c. Marshall were
present for the state and Mrs Glelm was
represented by Joseph X. Wood. The case
had been called for to-day that IL might
be set for trial at the next term of court.
1t was continued. however, until Dec. 3,
at 2 O'Clock p. m.
Court then adjourned until Saturday.
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At the HOtels.

Missoula, Nov. 29.-Guests ait the To-
cal hotels are:
At the Florence-S. j. Silverman, Spo-
kane; Henry Cannon, Helena; j. H.
Temple. Omaha; ]. f. Finn, st. Joe.
AT the Ranlxin-W. II. Stanridge,
Sunset; j. Rivers, w. ]. Shaner. Spo-
kane; Andrew Peterson, Bonner; Ed
ward Nicholson, Fred Kellgren, Par
dee; S. Sabolsky. Butte; Martin Kelly,
Hamilton; Ed Riberdy, Clinton; s. w.
Pierson, Hamilton; b. s. Chafhn, stew
ensyille: ]. X. Tbens, Philadelphia;
James Bowman, Bonner.
At the Kennedy-A. Aamold and wife.
Chicago; Miss Eta Beamer, +. Y. Per-
ry, Manhattan; F. NJ. Nell affie, wire
and girl. city; ]. f. Naughton, Charles
Vaughn, c. II. Strowbridge, r. e. Du-
bneuil. city; w. N. Landers. Martin M
Andrews
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MISSOULA MENTION.

Missoula. Nov. 29.-Frank p. WIFI
ans was arrested this morning for as
sault and battery. the complaining wit
ness being William Preneveau. The
case is the result of a row on West
Front street. Williams entered a plea
of not guilty. and the case was set for
hearing December 3, Williams bond
being fixed at $50.
Chief Aientrum Is making some nee
essary repairs TO the stable doors at
the fire station.
Aldermen Sheldon and Stevens left
this morning on a three days deer hunt
in the Bitter Root mountains.
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Judge Reeves to Wed.

Missoula, Nov. 29.-The friends of
Judge Reeves in Missoula will be inter-
ested in that portion of a letter which he
recently wrote from Kentucky to Gust
Moser. The Judge states that he is en-
toying his visit in the Blue Grass state
and incidentally mentions the fact that
he will be married next month and will
returned to Missoula soon after.
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Missoula, Nov. 29.-The opera house
was crowded this evening to witness
the performance of "Trilby." The
piece was presented in admirable style,
the parts of Svengali and Trilby be-
ing especially well taken. The musical
features were excellent.
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Insurance Superintendent (suspiciously)
How did your husband happen to die
so soon after getting insured for large
amount? widow-He worked himself TO
death trying to pay the premiums.-New
York Weekly.
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The Weston Montana once OF the
Standard ie at Room /. Daily Block. MIS-
soula- Telephone. No. lis Advertising
rates furnished on application
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Filed with the Clert.

Missoula, Nov. 29.-The following was
filed to-day with the county clerk:
Affidavit of representation-John Dono-
hue on the Paymaster lode claim.
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Missouri. Nov. Son Wednesday IN
asn-s federal count At Helena, n. {. Nor
ris was acquitted Of the charge OF per-
fury which had been brought against
him as an outgrowth OF the Caswell-
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26
NORTH AND EAST.

If you have any intention of going
to the North and East this fall or
winter, you should advise yourself OF
the best route from the South and
West, This is the Louisville and
Nashville Railroad, which is running
double daily trains from New Orleans
and Memphis through to Louisville,
Cincinnati, Nashville, Birmingham,
Atlanta, Montgomery, ThomasviIle,
Pensacola, Jacksonville and all other
Florida points; Washington, Phila,
delphia, New York, Chicago, Detroit.
Buffalo and all points North and East
Pullman Sleeping Car Service through.
Special low rates made to Atlanta
during the continuance of the Cotton
States Exposition. For particulars as
to rates and through car service, write
T. 4. KINGSLEY, TRAY. Pass. Agent, Dallas
Texas.
JNo. kidney, Div. Pass. agent, New
Orleans. La.
c.P. ATMoaE, aenI faEs. Agent, Louisville
Ky.,
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this community can acquire good
education in the Lake Providence pub
lie school, this public school whose
browning glory IS it does not
afford opportunities for half grown
girls and boys to become what
is called accomplished In one OF
his novels Thackeray describing a
blaokguord that has gambled in every
watering place of Europe. says. HE
speaks eight languages with equal IN
correctness" Likewise do those young
pupils who beside the English course Of
study, take several extras. play, sing,
paint, "elocuter and ..orate" with equal
incorrectness.
Our schools here offer plain good!
foundation, of knowledge, on which one
can afterwards, build any intellectual
structure, whetherit be scientific or lit
erary. Our schools are conducted by
teachers that are in touch with the mod
ern methods Of Instruction and are as
falIy able to lead the.children undertheil
charge into fields of knowledge as are
any teachers away from here.
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THE McEHERY BOOM.

Again has S. D. McEnery been
brought out to the front. No sooner
had his name been proposed by some
of his admirers rs the opponent OF
Foster, than it was taken up by the
people all over the State, and the cry
OF McEnery for Governor is now the
slogan that rings from the bills of
Claiborne to the Gulf. The probs-
bility that Justice McEnery will con-
sent for his name to be used as q
candidate for gubernatorial honors
has sent thrill through the veins OF
thousands Of people, and it has in
fused new life into the politics OF
the State, such as the present Gov
ernor( p has not been able to do
during his entire past encumbency.
The preliminary fight will take place
in the State Central Committee,
when the opposing forces will be
drawn up in battle array. What the
outcome OF it will be we will soon
know. Al any rate, East Carroll
will be found true to her first love,
to the old war horse of Democracy,
who has fought the battles of his peo-
pie through the dark days of recon-
struction down to the present. 1t
has be en- said that McEnery was prac-
tically dead. If he is. he is the live
hest corpse our friend the Cover
nor( p ever saw. There is no man
in Louisiana who lies so close to the
people as Samuel D. McEnery. Let
him be brought forward, and the
Fifth District will march in solid
phalanx towards the Crescent City
to join the Democracy of South Louis
lana in the support of 'the man from
Ouachita.
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OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Every community is judged accord
ing to the education and morality OF
its people; hence the most important
of town are its churches
and its schools. We will speak only
of the schools of Lake Providence.
The subject of education has Been so
thoroughly discussed that anything we
say on it will prove but vain repetition;
nevertheless, we want to call attention
to the advantages afforded us on this
scorce right here at home.
In Lake Providence and the district
Immediately surrounding it there are
four public schools for the benefit OF
white children, and all of these schools
have unusually competent teachers,
hence every child in this community
has it in his or her power to receive
free of charge a thorough education.
The school situated in the town OF
Providence looks from the road scarce
ly larger then a two roomed cottage,
but it contains four large rooms well
furnished with desks and chairs. and
black boards, and charts, and the
nucleus OF library. The yard is
long, narrow and covered with grass
and shade trees. Here at recess .he
children play all sorts of out door
games, and unconsciously build up fol
themselves strong bodies that car
furnish fuel for active brains. There
are four departments in this school,
and its curriculum, includes, a course
of mathematics extending from priin
airy arithmetic through higher arithme
tic, algebra, and geometry, to trig
onometry; course of English extend
ing from the analysis of simple senten
ces. through higher grammar, rhetoric
aud composition, to literature, cours'
in geography extending from elemen
tary geography, through higher geo
graphy. and physical geography, t.
astronomical geography: course II
history, extending from primary histo
ry of the United States through th
higher history of the United States
and through Ancient History; a conrs
in Latin extending from the first gram
mar. through the higher grammars
and through Caesar. Cicero and Virgil
The sciences taught are Botany Natu
raj History and Physiology. And W
blush to say, that the children are ais
INSTRUCTED in the now almost obsolet
branches Of reading, writing aud spell
ing.
Thus, it is evident that any child il
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Under the new election law in Mis-
sissippi, voting will not be so easy
as under the old system. The cleo
ton in November will be the first
under the new constitution of Mis-
sissippi at which state officers have
been voted for. A correspondent
to the Picayune says:
There will only be one ballot,
which the names of all candidates,
for state, county, legislative, district
and beat officers will be on-the
populite as well as Democratic nomi-
nees. Under the old constitution
and laws each party had It's ticket,
and if man got hold of the right
ticket, all he had to do to register
his choice was to hand the ticket to
the election officers. All this Is
changed now. and it cannot be too
widely published that 1t will be no
easy matter to vote intelligently,
especially for state officers, on Nov.
5. There is not perhaps one man in
ten, at first blush, who can call the
names of the nominees for state
officers, either on the populite or
Democratic tickets. And yet when
they come to vote, they must know
who are the Democrats and who are
the Republicans and who are the Popu'
lites. The nominees of both parties
will be all mixed in together on the
ticket. The election officers vii
hand each elector, as he presents
himself to vote, ticket. He viii
take the ticket and enter booth
where he will find pen and ink
With this pen he must indicate b.
cross mark opposite the name, tn
candidate Of his choice. He mus
not scratch a name, if he does b
loses his vote, so far as that particu
lar Office is concerned. In som
counties where the populites have
full tickets in the field, there will b
at least sixty names on the ticket
Only limited time is given, unde
the law, for each voter to mark an
hand his ticket 20 the election officers
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No White Man There.

The publication some time back
of the article "Nary a Niger, !"
OF Southern town in
which there was not single negro,
has evoked a counter article,
descriptive of town in which there
is no white man. This town is on
johnson Island in the Mississippi
river. just moth of Memphis. 1t is
town and is owned by negro
planter. The island is eleven miles
in area and it is under the Tennes-
see statutes. The town is a taxing
district and not incorporated. Jud-
son is the name of the place, named
after the white planter whose son is
the mullatto owner of the island.
The case in which he won the rich
property in contesting the will OF
the dead planter is well remembered
in Tennessee, and the courts duly
allowed him part of the Inheritance,
since he was the only living issue OF
Judson.
So far as known Judson is the
only negro town in America where
there is not a white man. Elmer
Judson, its wealthy owner, allows
no white to come except on visit
The town has 450 inhabitants and ii
we'll organized. since Judson Is /
we'll educated and progressive man
He owns everything on the islane
and most of the inhabitants are Iii
tenants. He is a justice of tn,
peace and has provided happ,
homes for the men who work TO
him and enjoy his bounty. Tn
island is about eight miles in length