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Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-03-13
Finds the Defendant Guilty Of Man
slauShter-Judge Benton 20
Fix Sentence

When the district court convened at
$3.50 o'clock Monday morning for the
seventh day of the LeyClen murder trial,
Judge Benton made an order that argu
monts to the jury shonld be restricted
to two hours on each side.
County Attorney Freeman opened the
argument, spesting for An hour and one
half, eloquently, logically and forcibly
and so ably that his edort elected com
pliment from one OF thc attorneys fer the
defendant.
Attorney hoshc had been summoned
to Glasgow and the duty Of opening
argument on behalf of the defense fell
upon Attorney Eownng, who, although
not expecting 10 address the Jury, did
minutes in an eloquent and impressive
speech.
He was followed by Attorney Wallace
who spoke until noon and for some time
after the noon recess County Attorney
Freeman closed in few words.
Judge Benton then delivered his in
structions to the jury, which retired at
$3.50 p. m.
Three hours later the jury had not
agreed and were taken to supper by the
sheriff, after which they resumed their
deliberations.
At midnight the jury reported to the
sheriff that verdict had been agreed
upon.
Judge Benton, Clerk Cockrill, County
Attorney Freeman, and Attorney Down
ing we're notified and arrived in few
| Al a ,t,a IuI
sleeping at the jaIl, WAS awakened and
brought into court. There were about
30 others, mostly l4eyden's friends, pres,
ent
! Tho Jury came into court, Foreman
Kelly handed the verdict TO the Judge.
who glanced at ita contents and handed
it to the clerk, The latter indorsed 1t as
filed in open court and read it, 1t was
az follows
"ln the District Court of the Eighth
Judicial District of the State Of Mon
| tana. in and for tho County Of CaBrade.
''rho state Of Montana, plaintiff,
versus Steve Lrytlcn, defendant, Ncr
dict:
"Wc, the Jury in the aboy- entitled
action, lind tine defendant guilty OF man
slaughter.
The defendant never ninchci not a
muscle moved, his color did not change.
At the request Of Attorney Downing,
the jury was policd and all asscntcd to
the verdict,
Judge Benton will pronounce sentence
in a.fcw days. The penalty is imprison-
mont in the penitentiary for not exceed
ing 10 years. Meanwhile, defendant
will be confined in the county Jail.
The case will probably be appealed to
the supreme court.
After their discharge, one Of the jurors
stated to TRIBUNE reporter that, from
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-03-13

the moment of retirement, the Jury were
unanimous for verdict of guilty of man
slaughter. Some wanted to assess low
sentence some the maximum. while
others wanted to leave the sentence to
the court, and tho latter was, after eight
hours deliberation, determined upon
The verdict viii doubtless give general
satisfaction. The jury was a good one.
and tbs verdict Vas not unexpected by a
majority OF those who had followed tho
case.
The trial was a hard fought one and
the result is County Attorney Freeman 8
greatest victory.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-03-13


the cards and said. with an oath, 81 win
and you didn't pay;" in grabbing at the
CARDS struck witness face; witness ex-
pected lig to Jump on HIM, grabbed the
gun, and struck at llg, but hit him with
the SIDE or his hand. (Here witness
showed bruised thumb from which the
uali Is about to como of and claimed
that 1t was the result of his striking llg)
Witness followed l!g out INTO the room;
at every blow aimed by witness with the
gun llg ducked, giving Witness the back
or his head; hnally llg struck wit
ness on the cheek, knocking him
down; then, FOR the first time,
witness realized that he had no ordinary
mortal to deal with; witness started
back, part y dazed, to his table: heard
scu1lle behind hlm, and saw several men
holding llg, who was trying to follow
witness; 1lnally, llg stopped attempting
llg asked some one FOR gun; Anthony
get Mcleod; witness said ''yes," and
Anthony went rlght out when witness
next saw lIg, the latter was behlnd the
stove, his hand IN his hlp-pocket, the
crowd moving from MN; witness reached
80 'N' . >'''' '''"' -, N-'NS..' y
ne had gun, Judging from the way the
people ran; was looking for llg to shoot
at any lnlnute;llg started toward witness,
with his right hand IN his mp pocket:
witness stood up and motioned to llg to
stay away; tod nm that II ne DIDN'T
witness would nave 10 hurt MN; l'G
came nearer, ana witness again warned
MN; llg grabbed witness wrist with
witness gum witness was afraid he
would get the gun, he looked
like he wanted TO get it,;
Witness tried to gain all the
time he could expecting holp; ig twisted
the skin off witness wrist; continued
twisting forced witness back and as he
was shout to fall, he tired; ne fired again
| rs be was falling; fell over the chair and
on tho ''lookout' platform, IIg on top;
| Ilg vhs fighting all the time: then wit.
ness fired tho third shot, not seeing at
what he fired; witness got up ss soon as
he could push Ig's body Off, laid his gun
on the table, walked around the table,
ihch'u up MS eai" pier'i "i'' .t'oh Pirh-
81 " 1 ','1 un' ,tt;n, ~, otfants j., l,;a
'n,u '',,;,, ",,I, ~ pinhai7a
s,,.'ia, v'ipi LiIe .,, np;hn,a[,,
,,1Inotorn,,. a;a ,nt tnil p;nharC,son thn
| b, had told his brother that "the kid
was running bluff on me, had no gun
tried to get one from the bar tender anc
could not witness never told Hoffman
that he knew that Zig had no gun, die
tell Hoffman that llg had no gun; coulo
gun: was speaking, when interviewed
1
90 be tbonobt and fa,t trv;no tn he q.
fair as he possibly could.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-03-13

WANTED Several trustworthy gentlemen or
w ladies to travel in Montana for establish
reliable house. Salary $3.50 and expenses. Steady
position. Enclose reference and self addressed
stamped envelope. The Dominion Company,
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-03-13

Constipation, la grippe, pneumonia
and all throat and lung diseases are cur
ed by Shiloh's cure. Sold by Driver
Bradley Drug company.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-03-13

While many will question the propriety
of Representative Hartman using his
seat on the floor of the house from which
to denounce Grover Cleveland all who
are not Cleveland blind will admit that
the criticism was deserved. The fact is
the 81 am boiler than thou" attitude
that has been assumed by the president
is becoming nauseating. Ia al his let
ters and talks on the financial question,
he has vaunted his patriotism and that
of those who agree with him, and classed
those on the other side as enemies of
their country. Now he takes advantage
of his presence in religious gathering
to sit in judgment on the morals of the
communities in the western states and
territories. Those who are familiar with
current history will wonder where Cleve-
land earned the right to pose as an ex-
| emplar Of patriotism or morals. They
will remember that in the dark days of
| tested in the person of substitute,
and that of late days his morals were
OF that peculiar knd that enabled him
TO set aside at his pleasure the obliga-
tioDe Of bis solemn oath to enforce the
la + and to prostitute the power of his
position TO oaccomplish purposes violative
Of these laws, As president he has
neither respected the platform upon
which ho was elected, the wishes of the
people, nor the laws of his country.
From the Cleveland standpoint this may
self-respecting citizen will view it in a
far different light; and no matter what
justification the president may plead
they believe that he is willfully dishon
est in the course he is pursuing. The
trouble is that Cleveland has by some
J species of reasoning persuaded himself
that he is the government, while the
masses hold to the constitutional idea
that he is only the executive officer of it.
1t cannot be said that the residents of
Great Falls have much direct interest in
the troubles that have overtaken the
, Butte and Boston company, but as citi-
r zens of the state, ambitious for tho we'll
being aud prosperity of all sections, the
matter is of much concern. While it
was operated the company employed at
large wages several hundred men in
y Butte and their discharge is consider.
! able CT an item even in that great city
This he'g the case, all viii be glad tc
hear that taa shutdown will not be OF
5 long duration. News to this effect it
given out ny John +, l'orhis, counsel for
the company who has just returned
from Il meeting with tho leading stock
holdeTs ~ tho east. lie states positively
that there viil be no reccivership, bu
there will rH d reorganization as soon a.
it cat b. accomplished, and that will bt
followed by IL resumption Of work, I'hi
is gratify ing, for while ii would not b'
II the fault Of the property if the compan.
e was forced iHto the hands Of receiver
i, it would nave bad look. That tn
!, mines properly managed, are capable o
u paying ia rol questioned; that they vii
be under n"w regime is equally certain
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-03-13

Martini told witness that he (Martini)
had "a nice, fat job all winter
Cross examined, witness admitted he
was in the court room at the bail pro-
ceeding.
MILTON NJ. LEWIS,
cook, of Belt, told of the quarrel be
tween 1lg and Dwyer and Ilg and Bueer
as others had related the particulars.
When Leyden told Ig to go away or he'd
have to hurt him Ilg replied, "You can't
hurt mo" Leyden voluntarily surren,
dered bis gun to Richardson.
Cross examined, witness admitted that
he testified at the bail proceeding that
while llg WAS walking from the stove he
said to Leyden, "You ---- -, you
would not dodge il you had to, would
you?" That testimony WAS the truth.
Witness was formerly "Billy" Mobiles
partner in the sandwich business. Ilg
told Dwyer that he (Ilg) was the "best
man in town at 145 pounds Before
Leyden fired the third shot he pulled
himself up on the "lookout's" platform
an inch or two. After the shooting wit
ness watched Speck's stud table for him
HARRY T.. JACKSON
testified, but his testimony elected no
new facts.
Court then adjourned until $3.50 a. IN.
today.
The defense has four more witnesses.
After the examination of these witnesses
the state will offer rebuttal testimony,
arguments will be made, the court will
give his charge and the case will be
finally submitted to the jury.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-03-13

alive of Roumania, now working at
Anaconda hotel, Belt, described the
oting about as other witnesses for the
snee had done. When Leyden fired
Il third shot his shoulders rested on
"lookouts' platform. Leyden volun-
v u eurrendered his gun to Richardson
= the shooting. Last December, Jose
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but OF Kentucky and Indiana as well.
Everywhere free silver clubs are form
ing In Bryan's aid. composed largely
Of republicans. and having lifelong
republicans among their officers and
speakers. Nevertheless. here In Gin
cinnati. there does not seem to be
much expectation. as yet, OF carrying
Hamilton county for Bryan. but only
of very greatly reducing the republi-
can majority. This seems largely due
to the belief that has become habltual,
In the political invincibility OF Boss
Cox. the political dictator of this city.
and the perfect organization OF the re-
publican machine In his control.
But as to what seems to me to be the
most important question. that Of
which side is gaining? / get from
men whom I have thought worth
while asking. but one answer-that II
is unquestionably Bryan, and that
Bryans speeches OF last night will
much increase this tendency. The
large German population has been the
strength of Hamilton county republi-
canism. but though It was at first lit
tie affected by the free silver move
ment. 1t is now. am told, beginning
to yield.
Henry George.
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SWEEPING The EAST
Hon. R. B Smiths Elcqusncs Greatly
Appreciated in Glsndiva
ISSUES OF THE CAMPAIGN
Reliable Estimates That Illinois,
indiana, Kentucky and Probably
Ohio VIII Be Found In the
Bryan Ranks Nov. 8.
Special Dispatch 10 the STANDARD.

Special Dispatch TO the Standard.
Glendiye. Mont. Oct. THE Dawson
county campaign was opened tonight
by rouslng meeting TO hear Candi-
dates r. b. Smith, c. r. Nolan and I.
Il. Collins. The court house was pack
ed and many were turned away who
could not gain admission. Thomas
kean acted as chairman and intro
duced T. L. Collins. candidate for state
treasurer, who presented the merits OF
the candidates. composing the demo-
cratic-populist state ticket, In a neat
speech.
Colonel Nolan was next introduced
and held the audience for an hour and
a half with his brilliant talk on the
money question, lnterspersed with
many humorous stories 70 illustrate his
strong points.
Hon. r. r. Smith was the last speak
er. and on his appearance was greeted
with an ovation. Mr.. Smith Is no
stranger to a Glendive audience. and
his eloquence and demonstra tive way
Of speaking gained the attention OF the
audience for nearly two hours. The
issues of the campa gn were lucidly set
forth and many hard facts were driven
home to the republicans present. Judg-
ing by the demonstration tonight
Bryan. Smith and the state ticket Will
receive a handsome majority In Glen
dive. {
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Henry George.
IN ADV ANCE,
The Appearance OF the Little Bancroft
Disturbs the Turks.

The Appearance of the Little Bancroft
Disturbs the Turks.
Washington. Oct. THE action Of the
Turkish government In giving II to be
understood that no guard ships Of the
powers. parties to the treaty OF Paris.
shall be admitted to passage through the
Dardanelles. Is looked upon here as
shrewd piece OF diplomacy. The fact is
that thus far the United States has not
made any formal request to have a
guardship at Constantinople. and this
announcement in advance of the prefer
ence OF a request renders II improbable
that one will be preferred The purpose
OF the government In sending the little
Bancroft to Turkey has been carefully
concealed, both by the state and navy
departments. and even now II Is not pos
sible to secure an official admission that
II was intended to send her to Constanti-
nople. Beyond doubt, however. II was the
purpose to have her near Constantinople,
and that II events assumed a serious
phase Minister Terrill might seek to en-
sure her safe passage through the
straits. This purpose was at last made
clear yesterday when the little boat
sailed from Gibraltar to Smyrna. only
about $50 miles distant from Constanti-
nople. an easy days sail. and this is
probably the reason for the semi-ofiicial
announcement of the position OF the
Turkish government.
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FLORIDA ELECTIONS.
Indications Point to Democratic Success
by About 10000 Majority.


Jacksonville, Fla, Oct. THE re-
turns OF the state election yesterday
continue TO comeln slowly. Up to 7
o'clock tonight figures had been re-
ceived from only five OF the i5 coun-
ties. embracing 72 OF the 632 election
districts In the state. These FIVE coun-
ties give Bloxham (dem.). for COVER
nor, 6.02s: Gunby Oep). ISIS. and
Weeks (pop). 665. In 1892 the vote In
the same counties gave Mitchell tdem)
e,a97; Boskins tpop). 297. This shows
a democratic loss OF oil. or II per cent.
as compared with the previous cleo
ton. The effect OF the Australian sys-
tenn was. an anticipated. TO keep illit-
crate voters and particularly negroes.
from the polls. or the 6s members OF
the house OF representatives. the dem
ocrats have at lea st go. and 30 members
Of the next senate. including 10 hold
overs. who will all be democrats. In
this county CDuvaD most of the regu-
lar democratic candidates for county
officers were defeated by candidates Of
a boiling democratic faction. Glenn
(rep.) was chosen superintendent OF
public instruction over two democratic
competitors.
Tampa. Fla. Oct. Full returns
have been received from 25 out Of 20
precincts in Hillsboro county and the
remaining precincts have scarcely
more than 100 votes in all The % dis
tricts give Bloxham, 1850; Gunhy. t9s:
Weeks. 20l. The entire democratic
county ticket is elected by large ma
jority.
Jacksonville. Fla. Oct. THE fol-
lowing was given out Tonight: Re
turns incomplete. All indications point
to from 10000 to $4,000 democratic ma
jority. J. NJ. Rawley. Chairman State
Executive Democratic Committee OF
Florida"
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Mr.. Reed In In Demand.

Washington. Oct. 1.-THE demand
which has been made upon the republi-
can committee from all sections OF the
country for the services OF Speaker Reed
In this campaign Is described at republi-
can headquarters as simply enormous, In
reply TO letter Mr.. Reed writes as fol-
lows: ITO Chairman Bahcock-I am very
glad that you have some of the letters
which might unfortunately come to me.
for l am very much disturbed by them.
The country being rather large and
being only one. II Is impossible to comply
with 10 per cent OF the requests that are
made. II some OF the people whom have
to refuse knew how hated to do II
should have their compassion instead of
less tender feeling"
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CARL NITZ, FIEND
HOW HE TORTURED HIS WIFE
TO DEATH.
stabbed Her mt Intervals and Took Notes
of the Effect of the wounds-Then
Killed Himself.

Chicago. Oct. 7-Carl r. Nitz, a physi-
clan, stabbed his wife to death this af-
ternoon and afterward blew his own
brains out. The couple had lived quar-
relsome and unhappy life and the wo-
man had repeatedly made efforts to OBJ
tain possession OF her husbands proper
ty. During q quarrel Nitz stabbed his
wife In the abdomen with a surgical in-
strument. and the wound not provlig IA
tai. stabbed her a second time. From
note found In the room II is evident trat
the physician had sat down beside his
victim TO watch her die. and that wniic
so occupied he repeatedly plunged the
knife into vital parts and on paper noted
tho effect of the wounds inflicted. Fer
moro than four hours. as shown by his
notes. he tortured the dying woman.
During this time he went out and pro-
cuerd an oyster stew at a neiyhbortug
restaurant and purchased the ievolYer
with which he finally killed himself.
Late this evening the police learned CT
the murder and went to the house. Mtg,
who had hid In the basement, killed him
self when he found that there was no
chance for escape.
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salt Lake County Republicans.

Salt Lake, Oct. THE Salt Lake
county republican convention to-day
nominated a county ticket and candi-
dates for the legislature. This county
furnishes nearly one-thlrd Of the mem-
bers of the legislature and the action
to-day may have an important bear
Ing on the choice OF the next United
States senator. The resolutions
adopted are. in part. as follows:
1--WE maintain that the free coinage
OF silver at the ratio Of l6 to I. inde-
pendent OF the sanction of any foreign
nation, Is q political issue paramount
TO all others. and second only TO this
issue Is the protection OF home indus
try, coupled with reciprocity with for
eign nations. We pledge our legisla-
tive candidates to strictly maintain
these principles. 10 vote for a candl-
date for United States senator only
who will declare himself In full accord
with these principles"
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He Makes n strong Plea for the Gold
Standard and the Western Vote.

He Makes strong Plea for the Gold
Standard and the Western Vote.
Galesburg H.. Oct 7.-Chauncey II.
Depew OF New York addressed the
largest political gathering in many years
here tonight. All the evening trains
brought In largo crowds from the out
side. In the procession were three or
four thousand representing republican
pew followed closely the lines Of his
Brooklyn speech. He said in part:
Mr. Bryan tries to prejudice the West
against the East. conveying the idea
that the East loans money to the West
and by some process secures gains which
come from labor on the farms In the
prairie states. All the western states are
the creations Of credit. borrowed money
built the railroads. built their cities and
their manufactures and enabled the
young farmer who had taken q quarter
section from the government TO buy his
stock. build his house and barns and
fences or this borrowed money. 80 far
as the railroads are concerned. at least.
nearly one-half has been lost. The Atchi.
son, Topeka & Santa Fe and the North
ern Pacific railroads are conspicuous ex-
amples Of the millions on millions OF
eastern money. where the creditor. BY
the failure OF the railroads. has his capi-
tai cut in two. But the West has tho
railroads Just the same"
DIR. Depew made strong plea for the
gold standard as especially benehting
the farmers OF the West. and appealed
TO them to vote for Mckinley.
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Botkin speak. In Miles City.

Special Dispatch TO the Standard.
Miles City. Oct. 1.-Lieutenant Governor
Botkin spoke here tonight. A street pa
rade and display OF fireworks preceded
the speaking. Mr.. Botkln was the only
speaker He confined his remarks entire
iy TO state issues and the republican the
ory OF protection. eulogized Mckinley.
but carefully avoided all reference TO tho
money question, except that he said he
was In favor OF the free coinage OF sil-
yer. He could see no reason why he
should support Bryan. as he considered
protection the all-important question be-
fore the people. He devoted some time
to giving short sketches OF the careers
of the different candidates on the repuo-
lican ticket. With reference to the state
government he gave II a. his opinion
that II should be run on a more econom-
ical basis than II had been.
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RIenk Wind In Cnntnn.

Canton. Ohio. Oct. THE rains OF yes
terday. which drove the Mckinley
crowds In doors. were dried up by a
bleak. cold wind to-day. which made II
necessary to carry out the days pro-
gramme. save one early meeting, on the
lawn at the tabernacle. There were four
demonstrations by as many delegations.
Two ohio counties sent crowds and II
was Intended to double them up. but
they we're so much larger than expected
that the doubling-up process would not
work. Combined they filled the hall twice
over. A particularly enthusiastic dciega-
tion closed the days doings. II came
from Parkersburg. W. Va. and filled a
special train OF 10 cars TO the platforms.
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Nesbiit Pleads Not Guilty.
Special Dispatch to the Standard.

Special Dispatch 10 the standard.
Helena, Oct. FRANK Nesbitt, the
defaulting Bozeman postmaster. en-
tered a plea of not guilty to-day In the
United States court. lie was ordered
10 appear In court on the first Monday
in November, when his case will be set
for trial.
Thomas Murphy. the man arrested
yesterday In Marysville on the charge
OF assaulting Hanna Flynn. was ar
raigned to-day before Judge Blake
and ordered to plead next Monday.
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Registration In Kentucky.

Louisville. KY. Oct. 7.-Reports from
Kentucky show that the reg .stration
of voters yesterday was heavy TO an
unpreced snted extent and the republic
cans claim TO be greatly encourag d.
Except Louisville. Lexington and Cow
ington, but one day Is given TO regis
ter. Figures received from a majority
OF towns show uniform republican
gains in registration, also a gr at In
cre'se in the number who refuse 10
state their political faith. Back dis
tricts have not yet been heard from.
but reports 10 date are conceded to be
the most significant evidence yet
brought forward 10 indicate how the
state will GO In November. Republi-
can gains on the face OF the registra-
tlon returns Will amount to more than
50,0V0