The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-11
TOWNS In THE NORTH
some Of the Most Important Happen
ingS of Recent Date.
COMMENT AND PURE FACTS
There Is Some Item of Interest
From Nearly Every Settle
ment, City. Ranch or Cou-
lee in That Section.

Great Falls, May 10-At Benton yes
terday William Belcours, charged with
killing cattle belonging to others, was
arraigned in district court and pleaded
not guilty. His trial was set for Mon
day. Mrs. Stratton, the colored wo-
man who took a shot at Goldie Parkes,
her colored rival for STATIONS affec-
tions, was also arraigned and pleaded
not guilty. Her trial was set for
Tuesday and it is expected to be in
teresting. The Parlxes woman is out
of danger and will recover. The pres
emit term of district court in Choteau
county will probably be brief. There
are only a few criminal cases to be
tried and the civil calendar is light
The directory which, for the last
three years has been so badly needed
by the people of Great Falls, is at last
to be published and it will fill a long
felt want. For the first time a ga
zeteer of Cascade county will be
placed before the public which will
contain the latest information relative
to the magnificent resources and adj
vantages of this section. 1t is alleged
that the work will be profusely illus
trated with half-tone work and the
book will be generously distributed
over the country for the purpose of
calling attention to Great Falls and
Cascade county
3'he editor of the River Press an
nounced some weeks ago that a mar
siage epidemic was sweeping over 3en-
ton and that section of Choteau coun-
ty and now, while hiding his face be-
hind his hat, he blushingly says, I'VE
notice that Fort Benton merchants are
laying in an unusually large stock of
baby carriages this season. They evil
IDENTIFY foresee an active future de-
n,and for this class of goods
1t is said that Charley Howell is re-
covering from injuries received in a
runaway accident near Havre some
time ago, and will be removed to his
home at Fort Benton in a few days.
Charley lie a popular officer and has
many friends who will he pleased to
learn that he is commissioning.
In invading the ranks of old time
residents of Northern Montana death
snatched a rich prize in the person of
Matt Furnell. He was a good man,
with broad ideas and humane instincts
and his demise has created a feeling
of profound sorrow where he was best
known. The funeral at Sun River was
one of the largest ever held in the val
ley, and old friends and associates
were deeply affected when the casket
containing his remains were laid at
rest in the little cemetery near his old
home.
The six delegates from Teton county
are said to be solid for Mckinley and
free silver at ratio of 16 to l." 1t is
a fine combination and the sentiment
expressed bears the ear-marks of o. G.
Cooper, who can place himself on all
sides of any question with a graceful
dexterity that has won MIN more or
less renown or notoriety in the past.
Judge Tallant is likely to have a
word or two to say at the Butte con-
vention. While not assuming to be a
leader or anything of that kind. he has
a habit of doing his own thinking and
acts accordingly.
Democrat rises long enough to remark
that "in the selection of delegates to
the state convention the democracy of
Fergus county wants to send a solid
free coinage of silver delegation. That
is the platform the democracy of the
state stands on, and Fergus county
wants to get in the band wagon"
The friends of Sheriff Mclaughlin of
Choteau county have induced that gen.
tleman to reconsider his purpose of re-
firing from public life, and he has con-
d
again. His nomination is assured. and
Mac" will make the liveliest campaign
ever witnessed in Choteau county. He
is popular, efficient and will make the
contest interesting for his opposing
candidate.
c. Barr Smith, a pioneer of Montana
and a resident of Fergus county for the
past IS years, died of Bright's disease
last Tuesday at his home near Lewis
town. He came to the territory in the
early COS and has been identified with
the growth and progress of the terrific
ry and state since.
The Democrat says the Labor Ex-
change has about completed arrange
ments to start packing house in Lew
istown. A gentleman IN Kansas City.
who is thoroughly familiar with all
branches of this business, and who has
sufficient capital, is ready to come at
once. 1t is intended to erect a brick
building 25x90 feet and have everything
in operation by Sept. l. Already more
than 125 hogs have been promised.
And now the River Press says:
Among current political gossip is a ru-
NOR to the effect that should q demo-
cratic-populist fusion on a state ticket
be arranged, Hon. Dudley DuBose
would not be averse to accepting the
nomination for attorney general on
that layout. In fact il is said he
would prefer that honor TO a third term
nomination to his present judicial posi-
ton"