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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18
STUCK IN THE ICE.
The Unpleasant Experience Of Donat
Banditti, a Wood HauIcr.

Donat Bandltti. who hauls wood from
Browns gulch to Walkerv,lle,
yesterday related an experience which
he said he had the day before. He was
returning TO camp late i'm the afternoon.
his four horses jogging along slowly
while he sat half asleep on the seat.
suddenly one of his leaders disappear-
ed under the ice of a small beaver dam.
over which the road passes in the win
ter, thus doing away with a round
ABOUT route made necessary i'm warm
weather on account OF the spongy char
acter OF the gulch at that particular
point. In his excitement. the horse
pulled his mate in after him. and then
the wheelers began to rear and try TO
back away, blu they, too. went under.
The drive jumped out OF the wagon
and tried to think OF a way out OF IL
for his horses. The water was not deem.
but the ice prevented the horses from
moving either forward. backward or
to the right or the left. Ii struck them.
as Donat says. just above the hame
straps. and was about six inches thick.
but rotten. Donat. with his axe. be-
gan to break the ice away in front of
the horses. AT the rate he was going
he inquired that he could open up a pas
sageway TO the shore in about two
days The more he chopped the more
interested he became in his work. and
ne o~ncesforgot that he was standing on
a block OF ice that his axe was rapidly
releasing from the moss. and when IL
broke away. Dopat broke. too. and. like
the 10 little niger boys in Mother
Goose, there was zone. He was I'm the
water up to his own name straps and
he felt his breath leaving him. He
scrambled but at last, md. forgetting
all about his horses. he ran TO his cabin,
two miles away, n changed his
clothes. He a but one other suit be-
sides his working clothes" and that
he had not worn since he attended n
wedding In Chicken Flats last spring.
He put IL on, white shirt. collar aud
all and returned to the scene Of whole
sale immersion. When his horses saw
him they stampeded the swamps. They
lost about three minutes in getting out
Of their plight. n before Donat real
lied had happened. his horses
and wagon were speeding towards
camp.
Some Of his n~e.ghbors saw the horses
going home alone and at once conclud-
cd that Donat had begun celebrating
the holidays. They unhitched the horses
and put them in the stable and fed
them. While specializing as TO the
cause OF the ice and water. which add
ed mystery to the case, the men were
startled by h appearance OF Donat.
dressed in his wedding clothes. II was
not until the crowd had emptied Do
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18
EMPLOY MENT FINDERS.
An Agency With an Established Reputa-
tion for Giving satisfaction.

There is no more disheartening task
falling to the lot of the average house
keeper than that of engaging help. To
her aid. and to those engaged in me--
camille pursuits, the Peoples Employ
ment agency of Butte has come. The
manager. III. T. Swanson. has had an
experience of nearly 10 years in this
business, and he is keen in discerning
the capabilities of those applying for
positions. His dealings with both en-
ployer n employed are thoroughly
honorable. and ii is rarely tina those
he recommends fail to give salts
faction. His record book therefore al
ways contains good openings for capa-
BILE applicants. and for those desiring
employment he readily finds positions.
The agency is located in rooms q and
%, Owsley block.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18
An ENJOYABLE Social

A very enjoyable and highly success
full social and musical entertainment.
followed by n card party. was given
under the auspices OF Butte Camp No.
153. Woodmen of the World, at their
hall Thursday evening. Dec. Is. The
fact of the attendance OF over 800 in
vited guests n members is ample
proof OF the popularity Of the gather
ings of this enterprising camp. The
following programme was rendered
and thoroughly Appreciated: Piano
solo. Mrs. Edna Hill; Instrumental and
vocal, Colored quartette; violin solo.
little Nlchoia Thomas; violin solo.
Miss Lydia Bartels; cornet duet.
Messrs. Bailey and McLaren: Break
the News to Mother illustrated,
Messrs. Weed and Steward. At the ter
mination of the programme an elab-
crate lunch was served. after which
progressive euchre was INDUCED I'm.
Beautiful prizes were awarded to the
successful and unsuccessful competi-
tors.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18
THEY'LL Have n Lodge.

Members of the X. OF p. order in WAL
kerville are arranging to organize a
lodge in that city. There are about 20
members there who are identified with
the several lodges Of Butte and a cam
vass of the members residing on the hill
has resulted in a determination TO or
genize. The name OF the lodge has not
been agreed upon. II is proposed to
call a meeting soon after New Years to
take definite action in the matter. and
a banquet and probably a ball will be
given h night Of the organization OF
the new lodge.
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would not recognize the administrator
and he could not bring the suit. so on
h advice OF his attorney he assigned
the note to one William n. Ailing. m
who's name h action was brought
and service SOC afterwards obtained
on Davis. Judge Lindsay took the petit
tion under Amusement.
Judge Lindsay yesterday made q de-
cree OF distribution in the estate of
James Borthwick. deceased. The prop
erty Is distributed. according to the
terms of the will. as follows:
To william. ]. Bortnwick n lot in the
Noyes & Upton addition. a lot in the
Silver Bow Park addition. and a third
interest in h teaming business OF
Johnson & Borthwick.
To Thomas @. Borthwick a lot and a
two-story brick building in the Hop
kins addition. reserving, however. the
use OF the second story TO tilda
Borthwick during her lifetime: also a
third interest in the business OF John
son * Borthwick. and a half Interest In
he grocery business located in the
building above described. and si.430.is
In cash.
To Matilda B~orthwick s1.430.4s in
cash. a lot in the Silver Bow Park I'D
dition, a half interest in the grocery
business. including all assets and ac-
counts appertalnlng TO the business. a
lot OF household furniture, horse and
buggy, note for s1.150 and the use of
the second story of the building above
described, and also any other property
not now known and belonging to the
estate.
In the matter of the estate of John
Wrath, deceased. an order of distribu-
ton was made. the entire property GO
Ing To h estate of Ann Wrath. When
Wrath died he left a will by which he
~bequeathed all his property to his wife
with the provision that she should not
get married again. In the event of her
marriage she was to nav only a third
interest in estate and the remain
ing two-thirds was to go to the chill
dren. Since. however. Mrs. Wrath
also died without having married
again. and the property will all go 10
her estate and then to her children.
Savin Lisa was appointed admins
traitor OF the estate of John b. Aste-
n deceased. with bonds fixed at $500.
Frank III. Cooney. public administra-
tor, was appointed administrator of the
estates of Herman Keikkila and Rob-
ert McFadden, deceased.
The objections to The appointment OF n
special administrator of the Charles
Quinn estate were submitted TO Judge
Clancy yesterday morning without ar
gument.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18
Going south In Private Rooms.

Passengers for Florida and winter re-
sorts in the South may leave Chicago
in private rooms on compartment sleep
ing cars running over Pennsylvania
Short Lines to Cincinnati and Louis
vile. Solid trains. with comfortable
private apartments. depart from Chi
cage union station s:l5 p. m. every day.
For reservations and through tickets
at special rates. address II. K. Dering.
A. q. Il. Agt, PAS South Clark St, Chi
cagO.
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Notice.

According to the rules and regula-
tions existing between the merchants
and Butte Clerks Protective union No.
Il. notice is given tina commencing
with Dec. 10 and thereon till Dec. %
inclusive. the closing hour Of all union
houses will be . y. m. Saturday. Dec.
"a. discretionary with merchants.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18
1.-THE TALENT"
The Old Leland Block Remodeied, Re-
furnished and Renamed.

Iurnished ana Renamed.
Lik all cities of a large floating p
lation, Butte has many luxurious ROOM
ing houses where those who do not feel
disposed to pay hotel rates may be ar-
c~ommodated 10 a first-class n
Among them THE Talent" formerly
known as the Leland lodging house, st
81 East Park street. at the corner II
Wyoming. is one of the best. 1t has
recently come under the management
of Mrs. Mary Smith, formerly of the
Gould block on Upper Main street.
and later Of the Maginnis block On
Broadway. who has thoroughly reno-
waited the building, r%epainting and dec
Grating IL and refurnishing the ~ o
In modern style. The house il now ~orn-
plete in every detail. having fine bath
rooms and closets. electric lights. steam
heat and everything promoting the
comfort of guests. 1t is now one OF the
most attractive and desirable lodging
houses in the city.
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Resigned His Position.

First Lieutenant r. l.. Albritton. as
surgeon of the 9th Ohio, resign
ed his position and arrived in Butte
yesterday morning. The lieutenant is
a son of DIR. Albritton. pastor of Noun
tain View Methodist church. He is a
graduate OF the Toledo. o.. medical coll
lege. and was one of the youngest sur
geons I'm the army, not being yet %
years old. He will probably remain in
but has not settled as to his
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18

mats old dem,john did the truth be-
come known. He told his friends all
about IL. and TO prove the correctness
of his story. he produced the pile OF wet
clothes which ne had exchanged for
those he was wearing. Donat says the
only thing he regrets about the whole
AFFAIR Is the loss OF his axe. for which
he paid s. the day before
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18

Remember the piano and organ sale
now going on at orion Bros. sos North
Main street. Piano are being offered
and sold at $40. $16O. s175. s1sS and
upwards on terms of $40 monthly pay
ments. DREAMS from $50 to $50 on s.
monthly payments. If you are think
ing of buying. don't delay, but inspect
these organs at once. We mean bust
ness. ORION BROS.
sos North Main Street.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18
They Are Bad.

Some counterfeit silver pieces have
made their appearance in Butte. There
is a half dollar which Is passing around
although II Is a very poor counterfeit.
The work is crude n the date is blurr-
ed. but looks like 1856. The quarter dol
lar is perfect in appearance. bears date
Of 1877. and can only be detected as a
counterfeit by It's ring.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18
Notice.

To members of Butte lodge No. %.
A. f. & A. NJ, are requested to meet
at Masonic Temple. Sunday. . y. m.
to attend funeral of u late brother.
F. T. Stoughton. All sojourning Ma
sons and members of sister lodges are
invited to attend. BY order
w. G. ORION. W. NJ.
W. T. BOARDMAN. Secretary.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18
At BabCOCk'S
Christmas Gifts for r1en

In Fine Furnishings Of all kinds.
Handsome line of Smoking Jackets and
Bath Robes, Swell Neckwear. Silk Sus-
penders and Handkerchiefs. and a
thousand other useful things for men.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18

Do o want to buy or sell Boston
& Montana. Butte & Boston or Parrot
stocks? We receive quotations from
Boston every 20 minutes. Thompson
Investment company.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18

Schatzlein Paint Co.'S sale OF natural.
perpetual palms offers a chance for a
class of verdure for which smelter
smoke has no terrors.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18

Gold glasses for Xmas presents at re-
duced prices by Butte Optical Co., AZ
West Park. where the lenses VIII be
refitted afterward free of charge.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18

81 at ; '''''' plated cups Z
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18

apiece q%uadruple plate $500 Rogers
knives or forks 1s47. 1900 per set. All
other goods proportional at Mayors. 40
West Park.
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collection of retail cigar store fixtures
in the state. either singly or as a whole.
to be delivered on or about Jan. 1, the
date fixed for his removal to his new
building on w. Broadway.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18

The most complete line of children's
books ever shown in Butte. and prices
away down. Caikins. 20s North Ain
street.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18
BEFORE JUDGE LINDSAY
A Large Number Of Probate Mat
ters Passed Upon.
WILL OF FRANK STEPHENS
The Signature . Painful ecrawl-The
Property OF the Estate-Adminis-
traitor Leyson Institutes .
Suit for 100000.

Judge Lindsay yesterday heard a
number of probate matters, some Of
which were of unusual Importance.
The last will of the late Frank
stephens was filed for probate by his
son. Thomas +. Stephens. who was
named in the will as special admins
traitor. The will was executed on the
9th OF the present month. and MI.
Stephens died on the sth. His sigma
ture to the instrument is a painful
serawi and itself gives. evidence Of the
agony he was suffering. The will
leaves the entire estate to the wife and
children of the deceased. they to share
equally in the distribution. In the petit
ton for the probate Of the will. the
property and value of the estate is
enumerated as follows:
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18
PIANOS AND ORGANS.
AT ALMOST YOUR OWN PRICE.
Pianos. $4,000. $780, 90. sI6o. 90. sI.5.oO.
5000 and p-Organs. $4,000. $1,000.
$500. $4,000 and Up Monthly Pay
ments From $500 to $1,000.

There has never been a time in our
piano experience when we were In a
better position TO offer so many excel
lent bargains in pianos and organs as
at the present. The variety will make
the opportunity available to all. There
are many people who feel that they
cannot afford n high grade. high priced
instrument. and yet they are very anN-
ious to give their children a musical
education, with the advantages OF an
instrument at home.
We would also mention that our line
of new and high grade pianos is very
complete at the present time. Among
our list will be found the world
renowned Klmball in all the different
woods known to modern art, the fam
Gus and well known Hallet & Davis.
S~teinway and other leading makes.
Below We give a list OF SLIGHTLY
USED PIANOS AND ORGANS. every
4 of which is in good order. and as
an evidence of our faith in them we
will allow you what you pay for them,
to apply on a new instrument. in ex-
change, at any time i'm the future,
should YOU decide TO purchase one.
PARTIAL LIST OF SLIGHTLY USED
PIANOS AND ORGANS.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18

Ask to see the L. s. v. calendar. Cal,
kins, 209 North Main street.
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Leading Business Firms ef Msataaa
ASSAYERS.
T. sTICHT & co.

+. STICHT & co.
Reliable assay ONCE. Established lsss.
The largest and best equipped laboratory
In Montana. 3ls y. Main 81. p. o. Box 81
Mont.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18

Prayer books and Bibles in great va
riety. Calkins. 209 North Main street.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18

Children's solid gold rings, ex- N
ira heavy, IS cents at SssSS
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18

Butte Ice Rink, open every Afternoon
and evening.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18
DETECTIVE AGENCY.

w. IL. CRABTREE
DETECTIVE AGENCY.
Is Silver Bow Block. Butte Formeriy A.
sistant Superintendent Pinkerton's.)
Detective business transacted In strict
est confidence VIII not engage In divorce
cases References furnished upon applica-
ton. Consultation and correspondents so
ncited-
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18
PHYSICIANS.

SPECIALIST.
EYE EAR. NOSE AND THROAT.
Consultation free. Grsnuleted hds cured
without operation Cross eyes straightsn-
cd and headache cured with properly nf-
ted glasses. Rooms II and Il Lizzie bloeS
corner Park n Main. Butte.
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The cost of maintaining the property
is about $500 n month, and there is a
mortgage on the real estate for s17, 900.
The devisees named in the will are
Jane Vincent. daughter of deceased:
Jane Stephens. widow; William Steph-
ems. Arthur II. Stephens.
The petitioner estimates that the to-
tai value OF the estate does not exceed
$4,000.
John III. L.eyson. administrators of the
Davis estate. while in New York re-
Gently, caused a suit TO be brought
against Erwin Dav for $780, 900 and IN
terest due on a note due the estate and
executed on the LIST of January, 1889,
and yesterday the administrator petit
toned the court for a ratification of
his action. In his petition he says the
estate has other notes against Erwin
Davis. but they have been sued on.
Davis Is a resident of New York and
there has been difficulty in obtaining
personal service on him. During Octo-
Der and November certain legal pro-
ceedings were had in New York, which
liable the administrator to obtain
service on him. The administrator
thought best to bring an action in the
state of New York or the note and to
use his best endeavors to collect il.
Under the laws of that state the courts
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18
THos. BUGGY
Once half q block north Of p. q
40 North Main st.. Butte.

n. E MAYER Assayer-sampies oy
mail or express will receive prompt and
careful! attention Gold and silver buliion
a speciality. No. 70 West Park street
Butte. p. o. Box SO
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18

Ladies' solid 14-karat goli N
watches s22 at AL~
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Amos Turkish baths. 81. cor. 3. & n.
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WHAT YOU CAN FIND At
Mime. Robisson's COstuning Emporium
tos West Granite Street.

Masquerade Costumes. Wigs. Masks. Etc. Ball.
Theatrical and street Dresses for sale or 70 rent
at figures that will agreeably surprise you. Only
exclusive eostu ing house IA the state. Your
patronage solicited Mail orders solicited.
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~OCULIsrs.
DR.. 7. A. q
OCULIsT.

Practice limited TO Eye. Ear. Ncoa.
Throat and Chest. once Postofnce build-
Ing. . East Broadway. Butte. Mont
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-07-23
RATE MAR IS At AN END.
SETTLEMENT REACHED BY VAN
HORNE AND HILL.
Presidents of the Canadian Pacific
aud Great Northern Agree to n
Restoration of Rates-New Rates

CHICAGO. July Sir William Van
Horne. president OF the Canadian Pacific,
passed through Chicago today on his way
East from s.. Paul. where ne has been
in conference with j. J. HIN. president
Of the Great Northern. on the transconti-
mental passenger rate war. No official
announcement has yet been made regard
ing the result OF the conference. Tn
officially. however. it is stated that an
agreement was reached. the practical re-
suit Of which viii be the cessation of the
war and a restoration OF rates on a basis
which will be entirely satisfactory 10 the
American lines
This announcement has been received
with great deal Of complacency BY the
American lines, all OF which are heartily
tired OF the war,
X Is expected that a meeting OF the lines
viii De called immediately upon Van Horne
reaching Montreal, for the purpose of set
ting the details Of the restoration. which
Will be put into effect with the least posi-
bis delay.
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Farmer. in the wheat o~f Have
Gone Back to Grain Raising.

Special Dispatch 20 the POsf-inteii'Eencer
TACOMA July 2z--Statc Dairy Comns--
vioneT r. \ Mcdonald iE home from a
tour ~ inspection aw1eei among the
creaTneriAs % Eastern Washington he
spent some six weeks among the daiFies
and craanlefies OF the eastern part ~ the
state. ana reports that in the PalouSe
country and also IN the Big Bend district
ths creamery business has fallen of as 10
quantity % output. Increased wheat acre
age accounts for the falling of In the dairy
bus mss farmers 81 these TWO districts
having changed 20 grain raising.
In all othe- districts where the dairy bus
mess Is made a feature Commissioner Nc
Donald reports a material increase, both
az ~ the number OF cattle and the output
lie says that in the Palouse and Big
Bend countries farmers who have given up
da!rysug are already sorry they nave
changed 20 wheat raising The cattle bus
iness connected with creamevies. he ex-
plains has always proven profitable. and
ii feature to bring quick returns, In the
renatchee. Colville kalispeil and Pend
d'Oreille valleys. and in the Spokane dis
trirt. Mr. Mcdonald state, there Is nearly
double the business Of last year at all the
Iarger Cr..aDcr4eS.
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and 80 badly hurt that he was unable 10
obey the command az the bandits 70 start
the engine. TIE robbers then threw me
engineer and the body of The fireman 10
tie ground. where Gnsy afterwaTi were
found 5y the relief force. and took charge
OK the train which they ran 20 Within
Taree miles of Fort Worth. Here they
were Joined by two other robbers Ine
four men went % Toe express ear and
demanded adml;yance aut the messenger
Howard refused % open tbs door.
stick of dynamite vas placed under the
car with the fuse ligaJed. and the bandits
rstrea ted 20 avoid the explosion. The
fuse failed 10 explode the charge. and be-
for Il could D. liked four officers had
reached the scene and opened fire. but
the bandits SEQ ped some seventy shots
were exchanged. one officer being nix.
reward OF s.. p,sa for each man has been Of
fered and several Hosses are in pursuit.
The dead nrenan was buried today.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-07-23
GOOD TEMPLARS' GRAND LODGE.
Attempt TO IndOrse the Cline Dis
pensary Dill Fails.

Special Dispatch To the Post-inteliisencer
TACOMA. July 22.-The Grand lodge %
Good Templars OF the state concluded Us
annual session here today by deciding
to hold the next yearly gathering At chtu-
tauqua. beginning the third Tuesday IL
July.
The Interesting feature az today's ses-
sion was the discussion Of resolution In
Enforcement Of the Cline dispensary bill
az A substitute for a pTohioitoTy liquor
law After long talks. in which the general
tone was in opposition TO the DILL the res
oiution was finally withdrawn.
Th.. disposal OF The lodge per capita tax
WAS discussed. and when the matter had
heen carefully talked over il was agreed
10 continue the old system az the manage
lnent by districts FOR one year longer
George r.. Cotteriii. OF Seattle, aud Miss
Mamie Fisher Of Tacoma, We're selected
as representatives to attend the interna-
tional supreme lodge To be held In Tcro1-
to. Canada. next June. This is the fourth
successive year in which Mr.. cottcriil has
been chosen to act as one OF the repTesrn-
tatives Of the state lodges al the interna-
tional meetings.