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Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-04-17
IN THE DISTRICT COURT,
Henry nousan Acquitted of the Charge
of Petit Larceny,

The criminal calendar of the present
term of the district court was closed
yesterday, when the jury in the case
of the State of Montana vs. Henry
Dougan, charged with petit larceny,
returned its verdict
Dougan's defense was that he bought t
the pillow, which he was accused Of steal
ing, from Il man whom he met on the
road and whom he did not know. The
defense was Il strong one and, after 80
minutes deliberation, the jury unani-
mously returned Il verdict of not guilty
and Mr.. l'ougan WAS discharged.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-01-25

man duett, by Clara Schneider and
Tony Fitch, which the little misses
rendered charmingly: then followed
"A Peanut Song" in which Masters
Joe Marshall and Frank Schulz and
Misses Lille Simpson and Grace Falk-
ner did themselves credit. Floyd Estis
then gave a recitation, which was so
highly appreciated that he received
an encure. Floyd is about five years
Old. Next came ''Sweet Fairy Bells"
by the school, and then Joe Marshall
delighted the audience with "The
Alah"na Coon.' Miss Helen Parmeter
and Miss Nellie Moore rendered next
the beautiful duet Sweet is the Voice
OF the Breeze" followed by Marie
Scott and Nellie Marshall in Wont
You Come to Our Tea Party?' Miss
Florence Marshall sang in a sweet
voice the old favOrite. The Pretty
Quadroon.' Several other songs and
recitations We're rendered, and received
by the audience with every mark of
appreciation. THE Growing of San
ia Claus is of course a Christmas
cautata, but it is never out of season.
Each of our holidays lay claim to the
honor OF being the most important in
this song-play, and has it's representa-
tive in the person Of Il boy Or girl. who
out and pleads his case in song
or defamation. New Years day was
represented by Miss Nellie Peterson,
Valentines day by Leila Scott, while
Master Harland Hall spoke in behalf
of W~ashington's birthday. Bert Pot
ter talked for Fourth Of July, and Hell
en- Parmeter reminded the committee
OF the Thanksgiving turkey and mince.
pie. Christmas day, however, won the
prize and its fortunate advocate, Joe
Marshall, received the crown of holly.
MCFARLAND.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-01-25
LEITERViLLE.

LEITERyILLE, Mont, Jan. 2l-[Spec-
ial Correspondence. 1.-The Social Club
gave a ball in North Leiterville last
Saturday evening which was very gen
orally attended and thoroughly enjoy
ed. The music was furnished by the
Sheridan-Leiterville Orchestra. The
grand march was led by Chicago George
and his lady friend, the latter be-
ing attired in the costume of the new
woman, including a pair of the latest
pneumatic bloomers. The dance was
changed to a Leap Year affair, and the
ladies given all the privileges, and
ladies man and wall flower were trans
posed, to the discontinue of the en-
gineers, blacksmiths and tramway
sports, who are right in the swim on
ordinary occasions, but who brought
up the rear of the procession when the
ladies did the asking. Supper was
served at II. Those attending from
Sheridan were Misses Thomas, Steven
son, Price, Hermesmeyer aud Simpson
and Messrs Foster. Schaffer and s'Our
Little Blacksmith" All of the visi-
tors returned to Sheridan very much
pleased with the enjoyable evening and
the happy manner in which they were
entertained.
Mr.. Cheney, conductor of the "Pul-
man. trammed the passengers from
the mill to the mine.
The boss at the mine came to the
front when the dance was changed to a
Leap Year ball.
The gay young barber was present
in all his glory. The barber is a lady
killer, and expects to realize his life
long hopes some time during the pres
ent year.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-01-25

mond ranch is that of Mr.. Than Shafer
Geo. Brown and Arthur Thomas were
the builders.
Mr.. +. P. Day has lately completed
a substantial house on his Water street
property. This is the second building
erected on Mr.. Days lots within the
last year.
On Mill street, near the school-house.
is the residence of Mr.. Frank Wright.
a cOmmOdious structure and very con-
veniently arranged. Near it is q neat
and inviting two-story residence, put
up by VIM. Cable. These houses will
aggregate in cost 81, POO.
Mr.. Whit Raymond now has two
good houses opposite the residence of
Mr.. Alex. Scott. These buildings
were put up to rent about a year ago,
the demand being at that time greater
than the supply.
Mr.. Herman Steiner has recently i'm
proved his Jefferson street residence
property at d cost of about 500. Mir.
Chas. Eunkle has also spent as much
in remOdeling his house on Mill
street.
A pretty residence lately finished is
that Of Mir. Robert Ogden. on Jefferson
street. The work was done by I. D.
Moore.
Probably the building representing
the greatest investment of capital is
the Ruby Hotel. Feeling that better
hotel accommodations were needed in
that line, MIR. Fred Herns,neyer went
to work. He spent many hours study
ing over the various plans suggested to
him and finally hit upon the idea that
led to the building of the now cele-
brated hOstelry. The building is uni
que and entirely free from the same
ness of appearance that characterizes
other modern hotels. MI. H~ermsmeyer
has lately built a livery and feed stable
Just opposite the hotel.
A. Marion has q neat cottage on East
Hamilton street.
Reed & Co., are occupying as a meat
market a building lately put up on the
Lober lot.
Two business houses of recent con-
struction are those Of Mr.. Raymond and
Mr.. Scott, on Main street.
Outside the city limits, but within
half a mile of town, several handsome
residences have been erected within
the last year or two. Chief among
these are those of Mr.. Ed Dickinson,
Mr.. Hy Kallis, Mr.. Hy Dillabaugh,
and Mrs. Herman. These are all first
class buildings and cost from 5000 to
5000.
On the north side of town, in the
Estes addition, houses have been going
up so fast within the last two years
that the appearance of that portion OF
the city has wholly changed. Most of
the buildings are small but we'll built.
They will aggregate in value $4,000.
Many other buildings, moro or loss
worthy of notice, might be added to
the list, but data sufficient to write
them up is at present understandable.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-01-25
SHERIDAN NEWS IN BRIEF.

G. A. Pollinger, of Twin Bridges,
was in town Tuesday.
Mrs. Sig. Van Veter, who has been
i'll for some time, is rapidly recovering.
Solomon Wiles, of Virginia City,
graced this town with his presence one
day this week.
Whit Raymond is f~attening 70 head
of steers. He remarked, incidentally,
that they were for sale.
Sociables are of frequent occurrence
since the holidays. Mr.. and Mrs.
Herhold entertained a few of their
friends last Friday evening with a pea
nut contest, in which the guests took
leading parts. Mrs. Ed. Wright was
the victor. Another feature of the en-
tertainment was a contest in which 3
o%ne-cent piece was the subject Of
study.
The most enjoyable entertainment
recently given in this city was the con-
cert last Tuesday evening by Miss
Grace Herndon's singing class. The
children were in good voice and had
been thoroughly drilled. Part of a
former programme was rendered, but
the .chir( number was "The Growing
OF Santa Claus - mentioned in these
possible 10 give L. detail an exact ac-
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-01-25
T. w. Mcfarland ...... Correspondent
J. +. Walker ...Agent

The Office of the Sheridan Bureau Of
THE MADISONIAN is in the POstotfice
Building. News items. job work and
advertising solicited.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-02-18

follow's name was Bill Sheldon, or
Shelton; / don't know which. At
Tennessee Pass / was taken sick with
the mountain fever. was sick only
one night. Sheldon was then
with me, and while was 10
bed he rlfied my pockets, taking rome
private letters which contained matter
showing that l was q detective. did
not know he took the letters until We
had trouble the next day. In the
morning we started afoot foT Leadville.
When within n few miles OF that city
/ gave out aud could 20 no further.
Sheldon began swearing nj me and
spoke Of the letters ne had taken from
my pockets. lie said he had found out
l was q detective and would give him
tho worst Of II for the crookednoSs he
had told mo Of. He beoimp entagod
and a. he came In front OF mo with a
knife pulled n revolver and shot bin
In the head. fired two shots. Tho
fifst bullet struck him In the temple.
The other bullet took effect In the back
OF his head, After the shooting
laid the revolver by shoidon's side
aud took the knife and watch and
rode into Lehdville with farmer.
DON'T know whether the body was over
found or not.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-02-18
PROBABLY PEaisuED.
Psrssns Vino Went 10 yisit n straud-
cd steamer,

PATouooUR, l.. =, Feb. iS.-Much
AppfehunhiOn IL felt here for the safety
OF the persona who crossed tue Great
south bay yesterday 10 visit tho
steamship LaminstOn, stranded At
Fro Island beach. Many went to
gather oranges aud II had been given
out that the iTuit was TO be fiJAted.
The cold snap iroEo the bay solid
enough 10 make n return TO shore i'm.
possible, the boats being unable to
break thelr way through tho Ice field.
All day long those on shore have
been testing the leo To SEQ II II was
strong enough TO support the Ice boats
that n trip might bv made TO tho steam.
ship to ascertain tho condition OF the
miSaing tOwnsmen.
Many OF those on the beach arc III
provided with clothing aud must be
suffering from the severity OF the
weather. Some Of tho more venture
some who carried no extra clothing
have possibly porished from the cold.
The families OF the missing are In n
distressed condition anu fear the worst.
Several seamen held consullAtiOn ut
midnight and decided TO resort TO he
rolo measures TO reach tho missing
men, should they not DO abls TO reach
land. IL IL estimated that the num-
Dor OF men who made the trip into the
bay IL tiity, anu Of this number none
has been heard from. just what part
OF the bay they arc leo bound In can.
not be stated.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-02-18

WAsHINdTON, Feb. lS.-In the
Senate, Gear, chairman OF tho COM
mitleo on Pacific railways, called at.
tention 10 the Misrepresentation that
the committee was hearing only rail-
road officers and agents. On the con.
traTy, he said, iull anu ample nstioe
has been given all parties who desired
to appear. The committee could not
undertake TO subpoena tho patrons OF
these roads.
Allen (Neb insisted that patrons,
traders, etc., along tho linz had moi
teen invited 20 the hearing. The only
persons heard were Huntington, Wins.
low aud other Interested parties. There
wBs n sharp thfeu-oornered debate be.
tween Gear, Alien and woloott as u
tho committees course. Gear wanted
10 know whom A lien desired to have
heard.
Allen responded the FArmers' Ali.
anUe la Nebraska had a large fund OF
Information. Why was u not asked
fol?
We have no official knowledge Of
the existence Of SUCH an organization,
responded Gear.
Allen declared there was conspicu.
Gus evidence all over the country Of the
Alliances existence.
"Why does Bot the Nebraska senH-
tor inform his Alliance constituents OF
this hearing?" asked WOlcott, sand
possibly securing them passes, M they
would doubtless decline 10 come ut the
governments expense IA contrary "a
their principles"
There was a sharp controversy In the
Senate over this PETER resolution 10 In
yestigate the recent bond issues.
Lodge (Mass.) moved to amend "a
have the committee on finance make
the investigation. Hill IN. W op.
posed the resolution, declaring the
Senate should not diguify vague rum
oTs by an Investigation as It had done
regarding the charges that senators
speculated In sugar stocks. When IA nj
said no charges hau been male against
the President or secretary OF tho treas.
uTy, Stewart (Nev.l said no would
make the charges. lhera was an an.
cry passage between Hin aud Tlllmau
Is. Oh because Hin refused TO be 10.
terTuptod. Tho latter accused Hill oil
talking against time to kill the rosolu.
ton. As no action was taken upon II
at Q O'Clock, under the rules II wen. tC
the bottom OF the calendar
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-02-18
ExrLosIoS N a NINE.
Finy.nso Miner. reported KILLED In
the Accident.


DESvER, Feb. ls.-A special TO tho
Times from Glenwood Springs, Col.
oTAdo, sAyt: A terrible explosion has
occurred In the Vulcan coal mine nj
Newoas and 80 miners arc reported
killed.
The Vulcan mine IL owned by the
Atchison, Topeka Il Santa Fe Railway
company. Usually IS were employed.
The news OF thu disaster ~ confirmed
NJ the Oiiice Of tho company IN this
city, but no particulars have boon
learned.
DENvER, Feb. ls.-A special 10 the
Times from GlsnwoOd springs says! A
gas explosion occurred nj the Vulcan
nine ut Newcastle lust before aOOn
when there were between 50 and 90
men In tue mine. At tue mouth VI the
shaft hole, hundred feet tquATe,
was blown. Edward Weloh, vino was
near the mouth VI the tunnel, was
blown TO atoms. rimbefs two feet
square were blown into the Grand
tiver. IL " almost certain that
all Ia the mine porlshed. Smoke IL
rushing from tho shaft Ia black eloudn,
preventing entrance. Iho ians were
tho only means of supplying air and ~
these are destroyed, the last hope Of
any men being found alive IL cut of.
supt. Paul Blount Of the Consolidated
closed his mine anu sen. his men 10
the rescue. They have procured wet
eponges and will attempt 10 reach the
interior Of tue mine. Tho wives aud
children OF tie victims are rushing 10
and iro. tearing their hair In deep
anguish.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-02-18
Personal Paragraphs.

otto Rauch. Of ST. Louis, Ia at tho
Walker.
5. u. Lord Jr. and T. Il, Eaton, OF
Providence, arc guests ut the Tomplo-
ton.
william Webb. a mining man, Ia down
from Merour ard registered AZ the
Walker.
Rev. Francis Herman, OF tho Scandl.
navian NJ, Il, church, Ion for tho East at
noon today.
II. d. PITT, OF Corinne, iH In Salt Lake
on business and is again at his old stop
ping place, tho Cullen.
q. \. Clark and wife, OF Omaha, W.
A. slower, " Now York, aud ID. q. Dodge,
Of Denver, arc among tho late arrivals nj
tho knutBford.
Hon. Ben Il. Rloh, OF 81. Anthony,
Idaho, and editor OF the silver Hammer,
was In tho city on business today. Ho
arrived from the north last evening aud
will ramain hero fcE two or three day.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-02-18
on BOD ceI,lIIe n,.er,alIon.

SPOKANE, Wash, Fob. i3.-rhroe
hundred mining men and prospeetors
have left here for COivillb Indian Toe
eryAtion IN anticipation OF tho Pfrai-
dent signing tue bill extending the
mineral laws 10 the north halt OF tho
reserve. Some are going IN via Marcus
and Spokane aud the northern road,
while others are going over 10 Central
Washington. News has been received
that several bundled men are 10 camp
At MaTcus, but others have gone Ia Tg-
gatdluts VI the warnings Of the lndlan
police.
During the last summer several hun.
dred claims were ttaKed out on tho
reservation, II being legal poiht aa to
whether tue mining laws were not al
ready In force. Most " those now
going In have been there before and
their purpose now IL TO stand guard
over their claims. Miners ana pros.
pectors are also coming down from the
camps VI British Columbia. The tes.
ervhtion 10 now covered with tnow,
but the weather 10 mild and as fuel ~
plentiful, no hardships ato antlci-
patCu.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-02-18
PACIFIC RAILROADS.
Hearing Continued Before The Senate
Committee.
HUNTINGTON AND sen. MORGAN.
Searching Enquiry Into the Destruction
of Certain Important
Documents.

wAsHINdIoN, Feb. ls.-Tho hear.
ing ON the Teiundlng OF the Pacific
railroads debt by the Senate commit.
tee on Pacific railroads wac continued
today. Senator Morgan continued his
enquiries concerning tho destruction
OF tho papers OF the Finance and Con.
tract company. Tue examination TO.
suited In sharp passages between Nor.
gan and Huntington. Morgan init.
mated that he believed the papers
were burned for the purpose Of desiroy-
Ing the proof Of the individual liability
Of stockholders. Huntington insisted
that they had beon destroyed In clean
ing out the room because the business
iof which tho company had been OF.
ganized was closed. Ho said he sug.
gostod 10 Mark Hopkins that the books
bo destroyed, but did not remember
that there had been any reference In
hls conversation with Hopkins 10 the
clnuso In tho California constitution
regarding the personal liability Of the
Stockholders. Such matter would, he
department OF the road.
Senator Morgan: "Did any lawyer
advise you 10 destroy theto rapeu2n
Huntington; III think not. IL was
mere casual matter. We did not 10.
gard II srflouF."
Morgan; "lt becomes serious here.
should like very much to have the
books here now"
Huntingtoni 81 should like very
much for you 10 have them, hut ln
view OF tho fact that thoy sto not In
existence, DON'T sec how IN the world
you are going TO get them"
Reference being made 10 tho Calf
fotnia memorial, Huntington said u
emanaled from the Sulro mteilng, but,
he declared, II was not half ~ earnest
n was 6utfo, when he (5ulro) told him
Huntington ho would fight him n
no did not build this road out TO his
t5utfo'sl place, where ho had a saloon
and a gambling house. He said these
people VINO were fighting him In Cali
iornin were "about Ms unOanny q
crowd % farmer ever iound Ia his
hen r0ost."
The examination was then turned
into au inquiry as TO the payment Of
the Contrau. anu Finance company IN
the construction OF this Genital Pacific
and Of the organization and poration
OF the Western Development company
ana the Pacific Improvement com.
pany, composed largely Of Genital
Pacific men, engaged In building
other roads In California. At Que time
during this branch OF the inquiry,
Morgan sought 10 confine Hunting.
toms replies 10 definite lines. Eye
inteTfeted 10 say the witness should b.
allowed 10 answer In his own way.
III want him 10 auswef,n replied
Morgan, "lhat Ia what l am trying 10
get him L. DO, but | am going to con.
duct this examination exactly 10 my
taste until the COMMITTEES stops me-"
The questioning In this connection
developed that the Central Pacific or.
ganiEers had built three other roads In
/ California connected with the Central
Pacific and bought about twelve which
failed. Huntingdon said the roads
built cost about $40, 900 n mile. The
construction companirs had been paid
with bonds whion were issuod by the
Central Pacific company.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-02-18
THREE YEARS IN PRISON.
That is What a Mexican Governor
Promises Tho Fighters
A. Well A. ih. Spectator. ~ tho Hattie
- FsuEht On Chihuahaa
soil.

EE PAso, Tex, Fob. is.-Govornor
AhumaiA left JuAreE las, night for
chihuahua after making this solemn
declarations
"should the fighters give battle on
Cnihuahua soll, will arrest the prino'-
pals, bctters, spectators and newspaper
correspondents aud not one will escape
thrce-year sentence In prison."
FfIz WILL FiGHr coRnErr.
FL PAso, Tex, Feb. ls.-FltEdm-
mons, after reading tho interview
given In Chioago yesterday by James
J. Cotbett and learning that he could
have fight with tho latter before a
London club, exclaimed:
"rhAt suits me. l will eight Corbett
anywhere nj any time. All ] ask N
that We DO secure from interference.
would be ready for him tho DAY after
the Mshet hghi, ~ he was here aud
ready TO fight"
Practically all sporting men have
left tue city and only oorrespo ndenIs
are now waiting for the dig night. FitE
has resumed training but will do only
light work. Ho 10 In n splendid con-
clifton.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-02-18
ITTErrs or a WAN SCENE

''''ia'lAisNow More Patriotic and
hi'hdlJ 10 the Gated States
NV iOEE, Feb, ls.-rho World
p ngiulug fAys.
II 'ltatiaela has recovered from the
element o. bet recent teaTe,D said
!''spa ManehAdo Pinto, a promi.
',l sllisn Of that country, who has
1iiiltsi bsfs iron Caracas. He
'siisl nat the effect Of the late In.
lt,'bnAl dispute with Great Britain
y p''a 10 strengthen And popular.
rl''i'h1 Ciespo with nil clAsses Of
~ nl,lllsenee aud vigorous attI.
ahms Guiana dittussion has tend.
saesn'fAle the spirit OF patriot.
'aons all Veutzlolnns. One
~ lAlpAele elect was 10 increase
'.a',e,e lilendllnsss Of our psop,e
~ Amefieahs."
~ Pinto IA close personal frIsnd
sla'lsnl Cfespo. He mas bean
.-llsa' 10 developing the rp.ourcas
,''a..'lot sliles and territories of
.'P4plaAnd In enlarglng theexporl
~ m,ny oiIhe chief products of
.'. ssIuJ' ~ great Ia the oonll1ence
~ .' - hlm BY the government Of
M |suuy That by special decree
S ss.as lhl'd Instant, the minlster ~
~ Hvi.s has granted 10 Mir pInto
49, 49, WIN MT. Rodol.o saisz,,
t~',, Ae'uoe,slon Tor the eslah.
80 80 y. 40 agricultural oolonlz mo-
ls'elop aud explore ths
lEu,',.o " lhe eutirs territory Of
sian, s,tlp Of pfacllcslIy,unex.
sstasls country. o's part
\, y S,', ,sy In question embrace.
,siigsll. NHoie lands in
g4a'a The conceded ,ons. n No., -,
ntJs,ssl., styled Eldoraio by ths
Nf,p nam I'M settlers, ate many voI"'
nl6,, WI sv.i mlnes, the huge foTest,
gr.n alaplA snd cocoa iro"s '' y,
|assc, ~ ~ wei waterod, and ths
d nv. lllies Negta ana ANA.
'siish n Tsa'lsable 10 the remole,,
llhpIa ma. 'u ~ uach provide direei
a,sa,sl4,n, as Of trausll to the eoa,,
uhsss i eonltmplalus establish.
slals m, ' I've. Steamships that viii
"a IL suoNal Of the produols H.
islisr ~ wy q the Oriuic1 river.
asil pi,,sg lully one quarter thi
al,,bv W.. required Tor the tnns,,
mi, il - ~ 'he Amazon throne
tsshl sflb. s ~, That about eightv
'S,s,,I,'5'' a Brazil Is p 1I 81 prsisn,
hli ,'n0,' ,ol, anu il TepsySsG on ~
. y,a,,ly because II q css,,a ~
"a" country. 'D' coast through
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-02-18

ST. LOUIS, Feb. l7.-H. Il. TGube-
neck, chairman Of the national COM
miIieo Of the Peoples party, who has
established national headquarters here
at the Lindell hotel, Gays tho Populist
convention next July will 10 composed
OF 800 delegates, with an equal mum.
Dor OF alternates The convention Of
the Bimelallio League, whion viii be
Ia session at another hail ut the same
time, will be- composed OF about 5000
delegates, 80 that when these two
bodies combine In one convention, nj
they are confidently expected to DO on
the second day, the biggest strictly po-
lilical gathering ever assembled in this
country VIII DO the IaAnli.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-02-18
HAD 10 CONFESS.
A CeEYsrrs Statement OF Crime Com
miited Long Ago,

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, Feb. 49,
When Mort rrusdRlo, OF Kenoshs ,
VIE, confessed at thel revival meeting
to the murder OF man named Shell.
don at Leadylllr, q dorado, Sept. /,
1880, as mentioned In these dispatches
yesterday, he said;
81 have been trying 10 lead a Chris.
tian llfe for several years, but have
been conscious all tho time that was
a great sinner. am guilty OF murder
anu am ready TO surrender myself to
the officers. want to serve the Lord
aud cannot do II without leaving Otl
this awful burden"
To a reporter Trusdale afterwards
made the following confession:
~ first met thp man | murdered at
Springfield, H., this 2sSh day OF July,
1880. He and travelled fr m there 10
Colorado together. / had been n pri-
vate detective In tho State OF Wlsaon.
sin. l was still a detective, but had no
authority outside Of that State. Tue