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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-01
CHINATOWN IS HOT.
MiSsOula'S MOngolians All Torn Up
Owe a Lottery Deal.
THE TWO SANS WON $500
Yuet Lung. the Lottery Manager.
Refuses to Pungle the Stuff
and the Authorities Are
Appealed To.

Missoula, Dec. 31.-Chinatown is IN
an uproar. 1t is torn by dissenting
factions and each has sought the pro-
lection of City Marshal Angevine
against the threats of the other. Each
party claims to fear violence from the
other. The whole trouble is the out
come of the lottery which was in the
place of Yuet Lung last Sunday even
ing. Yesterday there was some trouble
in the Monaghan camp. To-day, the
excitement has been intense and there
has been an agitated heather on deck
everywhere. They have worried the life
out of the county attorney and the
city marshal and there has been high
old time. AS near as can be learned
Yuet Lung conducted this lottery and
two Cinnamon, each named Sam, won
about $500 last Sunday night. At first
all the Cinnamon denied that the affair
was a lottery at all. fearing arrest, but
to-day when the thing leaked out and
trouble has been caused by the refusal
of old Yuet Lung to pay the money
which the two Sans won. Sam No.
works at Fort Missoula, as a laundry
man, and Sam No. 2 is employed In
town as a porter. Now that Yuet Lung
will not pay them they are making
efforts to have him arrested for con-
Quoting a lottery, and there is lot. of
fun in prospect. Yuet Lung and his
friends claim that the two Sans jobbed
the game or they couldn't have won
so much. Yuet Lung has circulated
the report that Sam No. is a bad man
who killed a Chinaman in Butte over
a gambling game, and County Attorney
Dixon received a letter to-day signed,
Sam Sing and other Chinese" warn
ing him not to trust Sam No. 2. The
party of the two Sans claims to fear
highlander tactics on the part of Yuet
Lung and the monaghan pot is boiling
merrily tonight.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-01
A Corner on News.

Missoula, Dec. 31.-Chauncey Wood
worth has worn a troubled look all
day. He has. wandered about from
street to street. asking all whom he
met the same question. A Standard
reporter was informed of Mr.. Wood
worth's queer actions by a man who
expressed doubts as to the sanity of
the wanderer and proceeded at once to
hunt up the treasurer of the Opera
House company. wr. Woodwork was
located on Higgins avenue and was
asking a man whom he had met the
same old question that he had been
propounding all day. AS the reporter
approached Mr.. Woodwork turned TO
him. t.F
you are the man I want to see,'
said he. I-.. $50
What is the matter?" was the re-
porter's question.
well, I've been hunting all day for
a man who knows where the cornerAof
Main and Cedar streets is. I read in
a local paper this morning that wood
thieves are demolishing our bill board
at the corner of Main and Cedar
streets. / can't find the corner and ]
want to protect the bill board"
It was no wonder that Mr.. Wood
worth was concerned. Main street
and Cedar street are nearly parallel,
both running east and west. At their
eastern extremities they approach
with 80 feet OF each other. but they
have no corner. Mr.. Woodwofth HAk
persuaded to desist from the sasAcil,
as he hadn't time to go to infinity,
which mathematics states is the meet
ing point of parallel lines. He thought
that IL the wood thief had to go that
far for his wood he deserved all he
could steal
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-01
At the Hotels.

Arlssoula. Dec. 31.-Guests at the local
hotels are:
At the Florence-W. o. Wheeler, Ka-
tie Putnam company; Mrs. Mineur Su-
perior; j. A. Mcdonald, city; r. L.
Campbell, st. Joseph; L. s. Clark, De-
Kalb. ILL.,; j. w. Laing, n. Y; w. w.
Master. Philipsburg; Mrs. A. ii. Logan,
Mrs. Ii. +. Allen, Butte; G. Kern, Butte.
At the Rankin-C. Larson, Hamilton;
Z. McGnaw, Stevensville; Alex Dow,
Arlee; w. II. Palmer. Stark; John Pur-
tie and wife, city; f. Lund Ewing, San
Francisco; NJ. Glaur. Quartz; Charles
Thompson, Arlee; a. l.. O'Donnell, Nine
Mile; Joseph Coulter, Frenchtown; Z.
+. Chapman. Roman; William Ingle.
Johnnie Beaton, Potomac Eugene
Sage, Wallace; Isaac Paulin, Ravalli;
John NJ. Hedigan. Victor.
At the kennedy-Burt A. True. Mrs.
w. c. Wright. Seattle; w. b. Norton,
Tacoma; Charles kollen. Pardee; Mar
tin Cowan, Bonner; A. A. Hammond,
Hamilton; +. r. Rhodes, Hamilton; j.
#. Flanagan, St. Paul; Martin Howard.
Old Mission: b. l.. Hanson, Great
Falls.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-01

tracing facts concerning this method of
celebration. President Washington,
then in the first year of his first term,
lived at the Franklin House, in Cherry
street, New York.
The. city was then a little Dutch
town of cobblestones and gardens, con-
tanning about 1,400 houses and 10000
people, most of whom were tradesmen
and mechanics of very limited means.
The president had lived among them
several months, but most of them had
held aloof through the awe inspired by
his great character and his high office.
But on this New Years day a great
number of them put on their best cock
ed hats, their Sunday wigs and all
their best clothes and called upon the
president.-Philadelp Times.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-01
THE GOLDEN SCEPTER.
General Manager Babcock Reports Every
thing Looking Well.

Mfssoula, Dec 3l--General Manager
Babcock of the Golden Scepter Mining
company. came in from Bonita to-day on
No. ! and returned this evening. During
his stay Mr.. Babcock was busy placing
orders for his months supplies. To a
Standard reporter he said: Things at
the mines are looking better every day.
Our development work is progressing sat
isfactorily and the quality of the ore that
we are penetrating is far better than we
had expected. When We began our opera
lions we counted upon nothing but low
grade ore. The returns from some of the
recently discovered ore show that II runs
five times as high as we had estimated at
the beginning.
President Emmons of the company re-
turned to the East last week after hav-
ing thoroughly inspected the property He
expressed himself as greatly pleased with
the prospects. The assay returns which /
mentioned were from ore which Mr.. EN-
mons took with him and left at Helena.
Our wagon road will be completed to the
Bonita crossing OF the Missoula river in
about a week. Then. as soon as the coun-
ty commissioners put in the bridge that
has been promised at this crossing, we
will be ready for the heavy hauling
which will be done next spring"
Mr.. Babcock showed the results of the
assays made in Helena, but requested
that the figures be not made public at
present These figures fully substantiate
the statements made by Mr.. Babcock as
20 the quality of the ore.
The county commissioners will meet
Jan. and will probably take steps to Sc
cure bids for the construction of a suita-
BILE bridge at Bonita. The present bridge is
not safe for heavy loads and there should
be a stronger one built before spring
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-01
WANTS THE REWARDS
Mr.. Maelay Begins a Suit Against
Sheriff Mclaughlin for $1,000.
HOW SYMMES WAS CAUGHT
The Washington Murderer Was
Working for Maciay as a Sheep
herder and Maclay Noti-
fled the Sheriff.

Missoula, Dec. SD. r. Maclay has
filed suit in the district court against
Sheriff Mclaughlin to secure the re-
wards which were offered for the cap
ture of the Washington murderer,
Symmes, who was arrested on Mac
lays ranch last August. 1t will be re-
inembered by the Standards readers
that Symmes had fed from Washing
ton through Idaho and over the Lou
Lou trail into the Bitter Root valley,
where he secured employment from
Maclay as a sheep herder. Maclay saw
one of the circulars sent out by the
washington authorities. describing
Symmes and Offering rewards for his
capture Maclay came into Missoula
and told Sheriff Mclaughlin that he
had located Symmes, who was work.
ing for him under an assumed name.
Sheriff Mclaughlin then appointed
Maclay deputy sheriff and plans were
made for the arrest of Symmes next
morning at the ranch. These plans
did not work satisfactorily. Symmes
would not leave his sheep and go to
the house. so Maclay felled him TO the
ground with a club and while he was
senseless he was manacled by Sheriff
Mclaughlin and Under SherlH Curran,
with Maclay's help. Symmes was
lodged in the Missoula Jail that night
and was later delivered to the sheriff
of Adams county. Washington. At his
trial he was found guilty of murder
in the first degree.
In his complaint filed to-day, Mr..
Maclay states in brief the fight and
capture of Symmes and states that, as
captor, he is entitled to the rewards
offered. He alleges that Sheriff Nc
Laughlin by misrepresentation secured
for himself that part of the rewards
that has been paid, $1,000. and that
the plaintiff should receive this money
by reason of facts previously stated.
The rewards offered were: By the
governor of Washington. $500; by the
commissioners of Lincoln county, $500;
by the Citizens Stockgrowers' associa-
ton, $780, OF this sum 81, 200 has been
paid to the sheriff This matter has
been generally discussed and opinion
is divided on the question of Maclay's
claim. Some contend that he should
receive IL all, while others believe that.
as he was made deputy sheriff before
he arrested Symmes, the rewards
should go to the seriff's office.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-01
BECOME DOG.
Alderman Stevens Has Worked Hard to
Rid the City of Ours.

Missoula, Dec. 31.-Alderman Stevens
called a Standard reporter into his Of
fee this morning and held forth for
few minutes on the dog nuisance prob
lem. He said, When / began my term
as alderman IL was with the firm de-
termination TO have the dog question
settled in a satisfactory manner. /
made a hard fight that year and sue
ceeded in getting the dog license or
dinance passed, but only after / had
refused TO vote for the bulkhead bill
until the dog law was passed. Then
the aldermen who were pushing the
bulkhead appropriation Joined with me
and we put the ordinance through. For
a short time IL was well enforced. The
city built a dog pound and there were
Al worthless ours put out of the way.
Then the law fell into inocuous desue-
tude. and all the CANNES that came in
TO attend the funeral OF the AZ that
were executed, remained in town so
that the increase was about 235.
Il agree with the Standard that there
Is no excuse for the existence Of so
many wandering dogs in the city. There
are some valuable dogs in town, ]
know, but their owners win be willing
20 pay a license on them IL the law is
enforced. Let the police exterminote
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-01
Slow but Sure.

Choteau Montanian: What has the
year produced for Teton county? No
wooden mill or scouting plant has yet
put in an appearance. No great en-
terprise has been inaugurated. Rather
slow, aren't we? Don't accomplish
very much, do we? Well, perhaps we
can do better next year. We will be-
gin to think after while that there
are several other years after the pres
emit and that to build industries Is bet
ter than to wear the old ones entirely
out. Give us time. We are rather dill
atory but we must be sure of our
ground before we leap.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-01
Buffalo Meat Is Good.

Missoula, Dec. 31.-On the dayibAfore
Christmas Charles Allard and Michel
Pablo killed one of their herd of buff
falo on the reservation. The creature
was kinned and dressed and the, meat
was presented TO the cheifs OF the res
ervation tribes. There was feast on
Christmas DAY, such as has not been
enjoyed on the reserve since the days
when the shaggy buffalo roamed free
over the rolling plains of the Flathead.
The skin and skeleton of the buffalo
were preserved and will be sent TO
some museum for mounting and exhi-
bition. r. e
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-01
Filed for Record.

Missoula, Dec. 31.-The following in
struments have been filed with the
county clerk:
Notice of location-w. II. Hilty and
]. II. Mckay. Standard lode claim, on
Squaw creek.
Warranty deed - South Missoula
Land company TO c. F. Reardon, lot 10.
block Is, Knowles addition: $500.
Bounty claim-K. +. w. Beesskove.
one coyote.
Proof of labor-H. Z. Rogers, on the
Rambler lode.
Affidavits of representation-Cleme
Raymon. on Claude Mining company S
claim, Fish creek; Napoleon Claude.
on the Occidental: Henry Cowden, on
the Grubstake. Homestake and New
Stale placers.
Assignment-W C. Allerton to p j.
Kline; preferred creditor. Mrs. Mary
c. Lent, Flairhaven. Wash. $S29 o.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-01
A Check for SlI7.25O SO.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Helena, Dec. 30.-The largest check
ever drawn in the transaction of state
business was made Saturday by State
Treasurer Wright in favor of the
Thomas Cruise Savings bank of this
city. The check was for $117 $50 SO,
the amount of warrants cashed in by
that bank alone The treasurer yes
,terday and Saturday paid out all but
a few thousand dollars of the $4,000
general fund warrants called in.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-01

In many a Welsh household the first
thing that is done by each member of
the family on rising on New Years
morning Is to consult the family Bible
with a view of learning from 1t what
the coming year has in store for the
person seeking the information. This
lis done by reading the first verse upon
which the eye falls, and the verse in
question is believed to foretell i'm some
way the good or i'll fortune, the happi-
ness or unhappiness, during the just
begun new year of the person making
the trial-Exchange
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-01
Japan,s Common Birthdax.

The first of the year is really a sort
of double festival in Japan, for the
Japanese, like the Chinese, reckon their
age from that date. A child born "a
hours before New Years day is called
i year old on that day. so that it is
the birthday of all the Japanese peo-
ple.-New York Advertiser.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-01

AS the sun completes his annual rev.
olution through the heavens by touch
ing the southern solstice, and then
commences his return TO northern lati-
tudes. man is compelled TO recognize a
new epoch in his own career and is re-
minded to pause a moment for earnest
reflection in order TO gather wisdom
from vanished months and 10 forecast
the signs of the future.-Christian
Work .F
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-01
Probate Matters.

Judge Woody in chambers to-day
granted an order to sell personal prop
erty, consisting of promissory notes, in
the estate of Eliza j. Sweeney, ]. l..
Sweeney, administrator.
In the estate of George Else, the re-
turn of account of sale of personal
property was confirmed. Frederick
Else is administrator and w. p. Smith
attorney
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-01
New Year BELLS.

! OF all sounds, of all bells most SOL
emn and touching is the peal which
rings out the old year. / never hear 1t
without a gathering up of my mind to
concentration of all the images that
have been diffused over the past
twelve-month. 1 begin to know the
worth of that regretted time. as when
a person dies.-Charles Lamb.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-01
Some Good and Bad Omens.

To meet a red haired person on first
getting up indicates a dull day in busi-
ness, and IL such a one cross your door
on New Years day you will have an
unlucky year. While making a trade,
II a cross-eyed person looks at you, 1t
indicates that the bargain will be I'M
profitable. To hear a cricket chirp is
good luck. and 1t is always a welcome
sound under the hearthstone of the
farmers house.-Exchange.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-01

Parks Sure Cure cures nervous troubles
by purifying the blood ana removing the
poisonous uric acid from the kidneys.
Many wamef. who are run down and
worn out need just such a medicine. Sold
by D. NJ Newbro Drug Co. Butte; stand
ard Drug ca. Anaconda
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-01

The weston Montana once OF the
Standard I, AZ Room L Daily Block. Ms
souia- Telephoae. No. lis Advertising
rates furnished on application
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-01

Constipa ton causes more than half the
Ills Of women. Karl's Clover Root Tea is
a pleasant cure for Constipation.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-01
New Years In 1890

New Years day. 1890. was one OF
| special interest to those who delight in
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-09
Temperance Convention.

The eleventh annual convention of
the Jefferson County w. G. 7. U. was
held in the Presbyterian church at
Punxsutawney August 18th, Goth apd
9th. Nearly all the superintendents
of departments and almost all the unions
were represented. The attendance dur
ing all the sessions was large. The
church was tastily decorated, the work
being done by the young ladies of the
town. The day sessions were devoted
chiefly to the business connected with
the work. On Tuesday evening Dem
crest contest WAS held, Six young men
contested for the gold medal, which
was won by James Hess, of Horatio,
Rev. McKallop making the presenta-
tion speech. Mrs. Annabel M. Holvey,
of West Pittston, lectured on Wednes-
day evening, her subject being 'Some
Things We Women Have Found Out"
Mrs. Holvey is lecturer of considera-
BILE note and the address was interesting
and heartily enjoyed Revs. Thomas,
vi iiototio' bihuti, vi uuhSu-
tawney were present during many of
the sessions and did much to encourage
and assist the ladies of the convention.
The music for the occasion was furnish
ed by the choir and the Horatio Glee
Club, an organization composed of
young men. The excellent music con-
tributed much to the success and inter-
est of the convention.
The officers chosen for the ensuing
year were: President Mrs. Mary C.
Graffius, lst Vice-President, Mrs. Mary
j. Campbell; End Vice-President, Mrs.
e. Gibson; Recording Secretary, Mrs S.
e. Pifer, Corresponding Secretary, Mrs.
N. A. Bowdish; Treasurer, Mrs. F. p.
Pritt.
The next annual convention will be
held at Bro0kville. SEC.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-09
Town Council

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Town Council was held Monday evening,
Sep. eth. Pres. Stone in the chair,
members present, Coping, Hoover
Ritzie, Hickman, Spears Hoffman and
Reynolds. Minutes Of the previous
meeting read and approved Messrs
Skehen and Clawson appeared before
the council and asked them to in some
way assist them i'm getting Il side walk
on Grant ST. on the new extension across
the Wiley lots.
Treas Cox was present and stated he
had money enough on hand to lift three
10000 bonds, held by f. X. Arnold,
now due.
The president stated that the school
board wanted grade to lay side walk
at new school building. After consider
able discussion. on motion the school
board was directed to use their own
judgement as to the grade at the school
building.
on motion the street committee was
instructed to build side walk on Grant
ST. across Mrs. Rhoads lots, according
To agreement with her.
On motion four 10000 orders were
ordered drawn to redeem the four
$4,000 bonds now due.
\ resolution was offered and unam-
imously adopted to issue 10 interest
bearing certificates of Indebtedness oi
the denomination Of $4,000 each with
interest at per cent per annum pay
able semi-annually on Jan. lst and July
lst, redeemabe July 10th, 1899, for the
purpose of taking up Coupon ST. Bonds
Nos. |, ,, 3, 4, 5, 6, I, s, 0, 10.
The petition for the removal of the
voting place in the LIST precinct from
was placed in the hands of VIM. Cop
ping for circulation among the lst pre-
cinct voters.
Burgess Robertson reported fines col
lected $2400.
On motion bills to the amount o
$767.Sl were received and ordered paid
On motion Nightwatchman Adels
perger was granted permission to ligh
the gas at hose house at any time HI
thought necessary.
On motion Street Commissioner War
nick was instructed to purchase thre'
dozen hooks and put them up in host
house No. to hang the rubber coat
and helmets on, and also to repair th'
door.
The clerk reported the price TO
chemical hose as received from tn,
Revere Rubber Co. was 3Sc. per foo
net.
There being no further business, ol
motion the meeting adjourned.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-09
Electric Bitters.

Electric Bitters is medicine suited
for any season, but perhaps more
generally needed when the languid, ex-
hausted feeling prevails, when the liver
is torpid and sluggish and the need of II
tonic and Alternative is felt. A prompt
use Of this medicine has often avertcd
long ard perhaps fatal bilious fevers.
No medicine will act more surely in
counteractng and freeing the system
from the malariul poison. Headache,
indigestion, constipation, dizziness yield
to Electric Bitters. soc. and Sl.00 per
bottle at II. Alex. Stokes drug store.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-09

The growth Of the post office business
of the country has been amazing. At
the close Of the Revolutionary War
there were only 10 post offices in the
United States. At the close of the war
of 1912 there were 5000. At the begin
ming of the Civil war there were 2S,5s6,
and five years after its close, in 1870,
there we're 2S,l02. or about 100 fewer,
the only step backward during the his
tory of the Post Office Department.
BY 1880 the upward rise had started
again in full force, and there are now
1900 post offices in the United States,
and the number is constantly being
increased.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-09


Insure with N. G. Pinney, Brook
Vile: John Trudgen, Solicitor, Reyn-
oldsville.
Deemer's shoe department is COM
plete.
Don't fail to send your boys to school
next Monday dressed in one of Millirens
nobby suits. A book bag with every
suit.
Gents call at Millirens and see the
fine dress shoes, at moderate prices.
Insure with N. G. Pinney, Brook
vile; John Trudgen, Solicitor, Reyn-
oldsville.
When you want good shoes call at j.
T.. Welsh & Cos. They sell the VIM.
Richardson make of shoes.
Latest style dress goods. Deemers.
Arnica & Oil Liniment is equally good
for man and beast. % and 80 cents per
bottle. For sale by II. Alex Stoke.
Thousands walk the earth to-day who
would be sleeping in its bosom but for
the timely use of Downs Elixir. For
sale by II. Alex Stoke.
For a mild catharic and efficient tonic,
use Baxter's Mandrake Bitters. Every
bottle warranted For sale by H. Alex
Stoke.
Livery stable keepers should always
keep Arnica & Oil Liniment in the
stable, nothing like it for horses. For
sale by III. Alex Stoke,
The STAR for 81. 90.
Be wise and economize by buying
your clothing, hats and shoes at
Millirens.
1t will pay you to buy your shoes a,
j. S. MOrrow's.
Insure with N. G. Pinney, Brook
Vile; John Trudgen, Solicitor, Reyn'
oldsville.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-09
Notice to Gas Consumers.

On and after November lst, 1896, no
gas will be furnished by this company
except through registering meters.
For domestic consumers the rate will
be Is cents per thousand, subject to a
discount Of 10 per cent If paid on or
before the 10th Of the following month.
OIL CITY FUEL SUPPLY Co.