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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-18
IN THE HOUSE.
The House Refuses to Agree to the Sem
ate's BIZ Tor Relief of Ihe nIinnrs

Washington Dec. 1.-THE house 70.
/ day completed the consideration of the
/ legislative, executive and judicial an
/ preparation bill, excepting the para
graph relating to civil service. Nv
agreement the debate on this latter
/ paragraph Will go over until after the
/ holidays. Two amendments were adopt-
| ed. The bill. as reported. abolishes the
assay office at DeadWood S d and the
mints at Carson City. Nevada and New
/ Orleans, Louisiana. To-day the repra-
sentatives from the two former states
made a vigorous and successful fight 10
| continue the appropriations for Dead
wood and Carson City. The approprfa-
| ton committee was beaten in each in
stance.
The house to-day refused 10 accept
the senate amendment to the bin for
the relief ot the miners in the upper
| Yukon, and II was sent to conference.
On motion of Mr.. Smith. dem. Ari-
| zona, bill was passed to amend the
/ act granting right of way through
| the san Carlos Indian reservation 10
the ella Valley Globe & Northern rail-
road. SO as 70 extend the time for the
/ construction IF the road fer two ven r.
The house then went into committee
Of the whole and resumed the consld-
| Grafton Of the Legislative, executive and
I judicial bill a few minutes later the
committee rose informally and. on Mr..
CanusHs motion. disa greed 10 the SEN
ate amendment to the bin for the. relief
| Of the miners on the upper Yukon and
agreed 10 conference. Messrs Can
non of Illinois. NOrthway Of Ohio and
Savers III Texas were appointed con-
fer=+z
1aa leaate drifted into a financial
discussion. Messrs Newlands. Bland.
coz. + aLhHm, D0ckery and others took
par Alr. COX, dem, Tennessee. spoke
- Cages tf4EFisrrlrv- l..e.,..
tha H-ua.as and currency committee
a. statement Of the position of
th- admin .sgHation- He had avcNed mis-
adherence 10 the gold standard as
ars5#s. u.nefallism. and his whala bin
was designed 10 uphold ana perpttuate
thar standard
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-18

New York. Dec. I7-Pollce Justice Duffy
OF Long Island City issued warrants to-
day Tor the arrest of Mccoy and Gre edon
on complaint of Long Island City Puri-
hcatlon society. The lIwy Tor the ath-
letic club said the men would be in court
az : clock and they would furnish a
pond not to violate the Laws.
Ihis afternoon Mccoy ard Creedon ap-
peared before judge Duffy and waived
examination. The Judge required each TO
furnish "a bond Of SLeJ not to appear in
a prizefight in Queen county in one yes,r
Bonds were furnished
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-18
GLAD 1T WAS OVER.
Maniac and Seit-Confessed Murderer
Landed In the Oakland Jail

Oakland, Cal, Dec. l7.-Ferdinand Uhi.
the Temescal maniac and the self-con-
fessed murderer of aged Patrick Murphy.
Is now a prisoner at the Oakland jail
Covered with mud and suffering from cold
and hunger, the murderer was taken into
custody by Detective Dennis Holland this
morning. The prisoner offered little re-
ststance and said To the arresting orficer
that he was glad IL was all over as he did
not 3ant 10 pass another night out ia
the cold.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-18
HE GETS SEVEN YEARS.
A Jury Finds Bacon Guilty of Making
Enlsa Enfwta.

A Jury Finds Bacon Guilty of Making
false Entries.
Salt Lake. Dec. 17.-Seven years in pris-
on was the verdict imposed rpon Banker
j. II. Bacon by Judge Marshall of the
United States district court to-aay. ba-
con was last night found guilty by the
jury of making false entries I'M his report
to the comptroller of the currency while
president of a national bank in this city
Bacons prosecution grew out of the FAM
ure last year of the bank at Salt Lake
private institution. of which he was
president. The court afterwards granted
a stay of execution and the defendant
was released upon furnishing $4,000
bonds
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-18
Revenge Merry, d rs Arm.

London. Dec. 17.-Richard Arthur Prince
who Is known as Mad Archer who yes
terday stabbed and killed Albert Terriss
the well-known actor, was arraigned at
police station to-day and remanded until
Wednesday next. Policeman Braggs testi-
fled that the prisoner said he had stabb d
Terriss for revenge. AK the actor had de-
barred him for 10 years past.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-18
No Antagonislla.

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE first regular
meeting Of the National Association of
Freight Commissioners was held to-day
for the general purpose Of eHeeting :
permanent organization. The association
Is not. il Is said. essentially antagonistia
to the transportation lines. but acts In
the capacity of mediator between such
lines and shippers
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-18

London, Dee. 1.-THE subcommittee ot
the engineers conference on the proposl-
ton To settle the great strike has failed
To agree on the report 10 BE- submitted TO
the ful conference. thus Indicating =
failure OF the conference.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-18
Santa Claus am comm,
Comm pretty fast;
Doan' yo' wait wifi Christmas shoppin'
Till de berry last.

No. don't wait till the very last min
ute. The early bird catches the worm
you know, and the late bird catches
nothing but the early birds leavings.
The assortment is as yet unbroken.
We receive new goods daily. but as
Xmas day draws nearer the difficulty of
getting goods becomes greater.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-18

braska. bill was passed to increase
the cost OF the government building at
the trans-M Mississippi exposition sf2.50O.
and the cost of the government exhibit.
The speaker appointed Mr.. Barham,
rep, California. chairman of the COM
mittee on mileage. and at 450 o'clock
p. IN. the house adjourned,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-18
They Nnt.d ~ ek.n ex

Boston. Dec. 1.-THE directors of the
Amoskeog Manufacturing to-day votrd 10
reduce the wages Of its employees about 10
per cent. Jan. 1. Between 5000 and 5000
people will be affected.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-18
Everything Warranted

Free ride to and from CenterviIle and
Walkerville by Legs, the JeweIer: Cour-
tenay, Case & Erwin, +. e. Gallogly &
Co., Butte Hardware Co. When you
come to do your shopping ask for tick
cts.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-18
Buy Now
While the Bargains Last.

Diamonds, the prettiest gem of all,
81 to $3.50.
watches, lasting and appropriate
Xmas gifts, $1.50 to $3.50.
Tea Sets. suitable gift for a house.
wife, $11 to SIS.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-18
NORFOLK,

Miss Mary Eldridge and her niece, Miss NJ. E Swift sailed for Egypt on on Saturday.
 Mir and Mrs Harry E Stevens attend. ed the cycle show in New York last week.
 Mir and Mrs Odbray M Snow return. ed from their Eastern trip on Monday D. m.
 The Norfolk Club met at c T John sons for " hist last week. Mrs Johnson again received the first lady's prize and Mir Bannister the first Pentlemau's. and tue booby priz~s were awarded to Mrs A l. Dicken, on and Fred Johnson.
 Miss Ruby Norton. of Winsted. was a guest of her sister. Mrs Melvin Snow, last week.
 Mir and Mrs Carl Stoeckel went from New York to Greenwood, N J but no, finding the weather warm enough fcr the health of Mrs Stoeckel have tbi- week gone to Virginia.
 Judge E. J Prescott attended the semi annual conference of the probate judges iu Hartford last week.
 The Kings Daughters circle of the M E Church hired E Fl Johnson on Saturday pm to take them on sleigh. ride, and took tea and spent the evening at Rev A E Todd's, their pastor. All of which they much enjoyed.
 Kate Hamilton is visiting her sister. Mrs Leo Curtiss.
 Owing 10 the severity of the weather. the minstrels did not go to Litchfield until Tuesday night of this we k
 At the Lyeeum on Thursday night officers elected were O. A. Beverstnck pres. B H. Johnson, vice-pres Sara Hollister, sec'y N. Cowles, treas. The debate was decided in favor of tbe affirmative, That the miser is more in inrious to society than the speudthrift. ' Crjtique. Roy Garfield Musical solos by Miss Case and Lila Johnson. Mrs Swift, of Detroit, Mich is visit. ing her sisters, the Misses EldridVe.
 Col and Mrs Kellogg (pee Emma Wolcott) of Utica, N. Y were guests at Mrs W W Welch's over Sunday.
 Duncan's four horse bus and several two-horse loai Is of Norfolk people took their annual sleighride to Torrington on Monday night. taking supper as usual at the Moulrhrop House.
 H. H Eddy is visiting his mother ir Fall River, Mass.
 The teachers and officers of the Sun dsy school met at Superintendent H W. Carter's on Wednesday night.
 c. H. Peck is visiting his sister, Mrs John Swain, at Worcester. Mass
 Mrs s D Canfeld is much improved from her recent severe illness, so that she is able to sit up short time each day.
 Liveryman J. H O'Brien had run. away last week, completely wreckinp his sleigh, but doing no other damage
 Wm O'Connor has moved into Mir, Eugene Darrow's cottage on Mill street
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-18
CheaD Labor.

People in general cannot understand the doings of student of nature. Es- peciaIly quite ignorant persons are apt to conclude, when told that the objects of his search are fossils or minerals, that under this explanation is concealed the purpose of securing some buried treasure, for that is the only thing that would induce them to dig. MT. A. L. Adams relates an amusing instance of this reasoning.
 While exoavating large cavern on the southern coast of Malta we had dug a trench in the soil on its floor some six feet in depth in quest of organic re- mains. The natives in the vicinity, hearing of our presence, came in num- bers daily to witness the proceedings, interrogating the workmen with refer ence to the object of our researches, of which the workmen were about as ig- norant as themselves.
 One Afternoon three stalwart fellows paid us a visit, and while they sat on the heap of dirt staring down into the dark ditch below dropped Spanish dollar on shovelful of earth, and the next moment it lay with the soil on the heap. Picking it up in careless manner, put it into our luncheon bag, and few minutes afterward our friends disappeared, muttering to one another as they went.
 Great was our amusement the next morning to find that our trench had been carried fully four feet below the level we had gained on the previous syening. Not only that; several other excellent sections of the floor had been made by the natives in expectation of finding buried treasure. .-Youth's 8 Com- panion.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-18
London Barber Shops.

An interesting feature of the east end barber shops is the rack of pigeonholes filled with shaving mugs, each bearing, usually in German text, the name of the owner. The shaving mug is evident ly esteemed valuable advertising me- dium, for many a mug bears, in ad 1i- tion to the owners name, some emblem of his business. The undertaken puts on his mug the picture of a richly appoint ed hearse, with all the proper trappings of woe. The butcher decorates his mug with shoulders of mutton, pigs heads and linked sausages. The dentist dis plays the traditional double TOW of an- noyingly perfect teeth. The fireman's s mug bears the illuminated picture of a fire engine.
 Vain and handsome men adorn their cups with photographs of themselves. Others place beneath their names some inscription-a sentiment from the poets or an old German rhyme of good cheer. A child's photograph occasion ally appears on shaving mug, and now and then coat of arms is em- blazoned above the owners name, for coats of arms are as abundant in the east end as elsewhere in town. Some times it is a national coat of arms, Ger man, Austrian, Swiss or Italian, dis played in honor of the deserted father. land. Weekly.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-18
Litchfield Archdeaconry.

The winter meeting of the clergy of tho LitchAeld Archdeaconry was held in this village on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. The following clergy men attended: Rev Archdeacon George of Salisbury and Revs Seymour of Litch- field, McDougall of Kent, Tarrant of Lime Rock, Plumb and Draper of New Milford, Linsley of Torrington and Humphrey of Roxbury. A literary meeting was held at the rectory Tuesday afternoon, at which essays were read and various subjects discussed. In the evening of Tuesday there was mission ary meeting in Christ Church, Archdea. con George and Revs Tarrant, Linsley and Seymour making excellent ad- dresses.
 Yesterday morning the Holy Com munoin was celebrated in Christ church by the archdeacon assisted by Rev F. w. Barnett. Rev MT McDougall preached a sermon. Text St. John, V: 11-12.
 After business meeting at the rec tory yesterday afternoon. the reverend gentlemen returned to their respective homes.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-18
FALLS VILLAGE.

The old "plastered house" that stood near the Amesville school house is 8 thing of the past. The frame has been taken down and consigned to the wood pile.
 Arthur Gibbs, who has heen i'll for some weeks is improving and is able to be out of doors for short time.
 John H. Belden is able to be about the house by the use of crutches and takes bis meals with his family at the table.
 Aleck Smith is sick with pneumonia at the house of Arnold Silvernail.
 Marjorie Hart has been under the physicians care for short time with laundice but is nov on the gain.
 Miss Cora E. Brown returned from her southern visit Thursday night hav- ing been delighted with her trip and with the people with whom she came in contact during stay in West Virginia.
 The snow blows or ''fangers" were sent out out Friday afternoon, going to Bridgeport remaining over night and the next day going to New Haven via. Botsford.
 J. H. Welch went to Willimantic Thursday to attend the annual election of officers of the Sons of Veterans.
 Mr and Mrs J. W. Shook, of Shef- field, Mass visited their son William on Sunday.
 Mrs Wm. Hart has been sick but is slowly recuperating again.
 The Valentine social at Frank H. Reeds, Friday night, in behalf of the Congl ladies aid society, was the most hla of l:ul l.ll this winter. There were 50 present and had the evening been clear the nun Der would have no doubt been doubled. Games, matched valentines read by couples added to the sociability of the occasion. Everyone had fine time and the supper was worthy the labors of the ladies who had perhaps made special effort for this particular evening. The receipts were $15.
 The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will hold Free Will offering meeting at the chapel Wednesday even ing. Feb 24, it being the anniversary of the organization of the Connecticut Union. There will be speaking by Rev J. w. Bohlman, Rev o. W. Hanna and others, recitations and songs by the children. Singing by chorus choir and other interesting exercises. The public are cordially invited
 The soclal given at the Hunt Library Saturday evening had 8 larger attend ance than any previous this season and the committee may we'll feel pleased with the result of their efforts Each person present was presented with a valentine which was numbered, both sexes having one of a corresponding number which were read alternately. Large sugar variegated hearts with mot toes were distributed bearing mum bers, two alike, each gentleman being re- quested to act as escort for the lady holding the same Dumber to supper. A paper having questions. the answer in every instance being the name of some flower; those guessing the greatest mum. Der correct were awarded prizes. Lit erary papers with quotations from well known writers were distributed and tn 2 names of the authors were solicited by any one. The supper consisted of hearts upon hearts, and the social altu- gether might he aptly termed feast of hearts. Miss Grace P Brinton presided at the piano and was assisted by Messrs Grant Finkle on the banjo and Charles Frink on the mandolin.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-18
eH EFFIRLD.

Mrs Ella Little, wife of William Galpin, died at her home in Ansonia, Ct., Sunday morning after long ill., ness. The remains were brought here Tuesday and placed in the receiving vault. Mrs Gslpin was sister of A M and W. H Little, and Mrs Leonard Futile, of this town, and Mrs William Welch and Mrs Ely. of New Haven. Ct. She leaves husband, son and daugl ter.
 Mrs E. l. VanDeusen, of Ashley Falls, took nine prizes on brown leg horns at the poultry exhibit in Pitts field last week.
 Saturday evening | Hyde Phelps. Q prominent lawyer of Akron, O., arrived in town, coming on business trip to New York. New Haven and Boston. He stopped over Sunday and Monday with his relatives in this village and called on some others, also visited the old Sage homestead near "Sage's ravine" where his mother spent her early life.
 Willard D French is enjoying a delightful trip going with the Raymond excursion to California. He writes that everything is first class. At Chatanooga the trees were budding and the grass was green.
 The local G. A. R. who are to enter tain the union of Posts here Monday, the 22nl, have fine program in pros- pect. with music, recitations, speeches. Mrs Bierce, of Canaan. Ct.. will sing. H. 0. Jeyner. of Ct. Bariugton, Judge Casey, Thomas Norton, of Lakeville, Ct., and others will speak. Public exercises open at 1.30 o'clock in the Town Hall Dinner served by the ladies of the w R. O.
 Mrs A M. Little and Miss Louise Chappelle were the delegates to the state convention at Worcester, Mass , last week, from the W. R o. of this place.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-18
SALISBUR Y.

Mr John Weible, of Waterbury. for merly of Salisbury, was in town a few days last week
 Mir w. W. Greenwood, of Brooklyn, N ' spent Sunday in town.
 The schools were closed Friday, as a Teachers convention was held. A goc pr gram was carried out in spite of the severe snow storm.
 Several cases of humps are about town.
 The Misses Lois and Beth Warner gave valentine party to fourteen oi their friends on Saturday evening. All report pleasant time.
 A dance will he given at the Town Hall, tonight, David E Jones. mana. ger. Spurs orchestra will furnish music. Tickets Soc
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-18
HIM E ROCK.

Mir and Mrs Robert Patterson and Matt Patterson went to Hoosick Falls last week to attend the funeral of their neice, Mrs Robert Leath.
 Mrs Frances Brasie has been quite sick for the past few days.
 Master Frank Cashdollar has been on the sick list.
 Miss Annie Amundson spent a few days of last week at Lakeville with her friend, Miss Birdella Silvernale
 Daniel Burgess has been qnite sick for the past week with erysipelas.
 Miss Marjorie Clappe has been quite ill for the past week.
 Mrs Charles Weising visited friends in Canaan last week.
 Mrs Jane Doty, wife of Morgan Doty, died at her home at Lime Rock Station Saturday morning, Feb. 13, after an illness of about three months Her funeral was held at her late resi- dence Tuesday afternoon, Rev Mir Bohl- man officiating. Interment at Trinity cemetery.
 Mrs l. A Hutchinson has been quite sick, but is i'm proving.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-18
LAK V WILLIE.

David Potter has sold his meat mar ket to Lorrin Miller and Mir Miller t"ok possession last Mondsy Eli Van Walk has been retained by Mir Miller. Mir and Mrs Potter will move to Albany, N, T.. Mrs Potter's home.
 A delegation of O Fl. Knight Post enjoyed very pleasant evening with David $ Cowles Post at Canaan last week Wednesday. The veterans report a grand good time; both mentally and physically, they were refreshed. Mir and Mrs Wm. P. Stone had a son born to them last Thursday The child lived ouly two hours The funeral took place on Friday. Funeral services were held at the house. Rev J. H George. of St. Johns church, Salisbury, officiated. Interment in Salisbury cemetery. Miss Bessie Wilson gave a birthday party to large number of her young friends last Saturday evening at her home on BoStwick Hill which was much enjoyed by them. Miss Wilson was the recipient of several elegant and useful presents
 | F, P. Miles has been very sick since Tuesday Feb Ssh, with asthma and kid. ney trouble. Dr Wm B Bissell has at tended him constantly ever since and Dr Wild of Danhury was here last Thursday and Saturday in consultation with Dr Bissell. At this writing (Mou day evening" 1t Is reported that Mir Miles Is more comfortable.
 There vas some fine trottiug on on, lake Monday. Horsemen say the track Is the finest that ever was made on the | lake.
 The teachers meeting conducted by the State Board of Education. whict Was held at Academy Hall last Friday was we'll attended by teachers of thi and several other towns in this neigh borhood. The meeting was called tC order by Principal J. E. Marvin. of oui high grade school Several teachers o the Taconic Ladies' school were pres ent and took part in the various discus sions on education. Marcus White, o the New Britain Normal School was ex | pected to lecture in the evening, but tn, severe snow storm, which prevailed al day, caused it to be omitted. A 6nt lunch was provided by the ladies of tho village. which was served at 12 o'clock to teachers from abroad.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-18
MILL RIVER

Mrs Sarah Sisson returned from a swo months visit with friends in Pitts. field and Ashfield. Mass last week Tuesday.
 Thursday evening the Congregational Church society will give donation for the benefit of Rev A. J. Chittenden, at he Ladies rooms. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
 Following officers were elected at the Y. P, s O. B. business meeting Sun- lay evening: Miss Cora H Adams, ores; MT E. J. Lumbert, vice-pres; Miss Frances Rhoades, sec; Miss Jennie NJ. Sheldt n treas.
 Mir and Mrs W H. Emmo ons and Miss Jane Lester. of Canaan, spent Sunday tt their home here. Robert P. Hayes, Lee. WAS also home.
 Mrs Edward E. Stanard is on the sick list.
 Several of our young people attended he social at Mrs Geo. Glbs on's iu Hsrtsville. last week.
 Miss Lizzie Garrahan is visiting rela- tives in Winsied, Conn. George Pixley visited Miss Mary Garrahan, Sunday.
 Thomas Rush and M Gilligan were the guests of Mir and Mrs J. T. Peters.
 Thomas Connors and Miss Tessie visited their home here Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-18
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

Mrs V. Q. Beers visited friends in Meriden last week.
 Hon. V 0. Beers was away all last week purchasing tobacco to be assorted at his warehouse here. Mir Beers is as enterprising as any other business man in the Housatopic Valley.
 Mrs Myron I. Willard is visiting friends in Middlebury.
 Edward D. Bierce is able to walk around the house and it is hoped when the weather gets warmer he will be able to get out of doors.
 The ere amery ice house has been fill- ed with splendid ice. also the R. R Go. have filled their ice houses; Hollister Brothers have their supply and several other families.
 Charles Slade and wife have been wis ting at the home of her father, MT Whitford, who is quite i'll with an attack of grip.
 Mrs Florilla Tibballs and Miss Lydia Whitcomb have returned from their wis. It to E9remont
 Miss Lewey Frink is spending some time in Bethel at her brother Rollins. The last snow is being improved by the farmers in hauling wood to market The remains of Mrs Hattie Dietz were brought here Thursday for burial. She died at her fathers home, William J. McClaren in Lakeville. Mrs Dierz was born in Cornwall Bridge 27 years ago. She speut her glrlhood days in this place and her death is much regretted by her schoolmates and all those who were acquainted with her. as she was oi pleasing disposition. Her parents and sister have the sympathy of many in this place in their bereavement. Wilson H Stnrges led the Enileavv, meeting at the M B church. Quite g number were in attendance. Reader did you get valentine?