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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27
He USED A BIG RAZOR
Tom Johnson in Jail for Assault
ing @. j. Collins.
WAS HIS OWN ATTORNEY
The Negro Denied That He Ever Owned
Razor But Was Discounted When
the Man Who Gave 1t to
Him Testified.

The traditional combination of a
cause of getting Tom Johnson into
trouble. which will insure his residence
in the county Jail until he is given a
chance to air his troubles in the dis
trict court. He was arrested Sunday
on a complaint made by Cornelius j.
Collins, the proprietor of the keystone
saloon, on Commercial avenue. 1t was
charged that Johnson. who was en-
ployed as a porter about the place,
slashed Collins with a razor.
AS developed by the evidence given in
the preliminary hearing before Police
Magistrate Fitzgerald, the trouble was
started by glass of beer which john
son drew withou. the permission of Mr..
Collins. Mr.. Collins. in his testimony.
said that he had employed Johnson a
few days before as porter. Sunday
afternoon he sent Johnson for his din
ner as usual and when the porter re-
turned ne went behind the bar and
drew glass of beer without first ask
ing permission. Collins told Johnson
that he was getting pretty familiar with
the place. johnson insisted. by way of
excuse. that Collins had made 1t part
of his contract. Then the negro got hot
and said he would boycott Collins beer,
ending his remarks by a characterization
Upon this Collins got up and gave the
negro a slap on the face and was going
back to his dinner when the negro came
after him, one of his hands searching
for the negroes favorite weapon of of
Tense and defense, a razor. Collins made
a jump for the bar and succeeded in
getting behind it before the negro caught
hold, and turned just in time to ward
off a blow. johnson made another at
tempt which was more successful,
leaving deep cash on Collins face.
Several people In the room. before
johnson could do any more damage,
caught him and took the razor away
from him. after which Johnson broke
away and ran out the door.
Frank Barrett, who was present DUR
ing the trouble, gave practically the
same story of the affair." identified the
razor and described the manner in
which the razor was held by Johnson.
Johnson, who acted as his own attor-
ney, asked several immaterial questions
of the witness. and then testified in his
own behalf. He said that when Collins
went behind the bar he thought that he
was going to get gun, and pulled him
towards the door SO as to make escape
easy and safe. He denied that he had
used a razor or, in fact that he ever
owned one.
He was the only witness for the de-
Tense. A. ]. Sloan, barber was called
and testified that he had given the razor
in question to the defendant a few days
before the fight. At this Johnsons dis
comfiture was complete, and after say
ing, IT'S no use everybody is against
me-" he gave up the struggle. He was
bound over to the district court in the
sum of $780, in default of which he was
committed.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27
When in Butte lunch at Sherman
CONDITIONS IN ALASKA.
The klondike Is Still n Good Place for r
Poor Man.

FOOT
The following letter from Hugh
Camppell OF Dawson City has been re-
ceived by friends in Anaconda:
4 received your letter a few weeks
ago In regard to giving you the news
ABOUT this country. | will give YOU my
idea of the place and then you can do
as you please. This is a good country
Tor poor man, but it was better for a
poor man last fall than ii is now. You
must have plenty of money to do any
thing here now that the country is
opened up. You must not believe
everything you hear Gold is not so
plentiful in this country as you people
hear out there. Some of the ground is
good and very good, and some is not so
good.
Il and Cannon got in on EIdorado
creek last spring. Cannon is going out
on the ice. He may go to Butte and
you might see him there-he will give
you all the news. In regard to your
business that is the fastest way to make
money in this country; but like every
place else there's too many in the bust
ness here, but it is a fast way of max
ing a stake
Town lots are selling here as high as
they are in Butte city. If you should
come up, come up by way of Juneau
1t is the best way. and have II
months outfit Half the men that came
in last summer had TO go out, as there
was no grub in the country. There was
not grub enough for half the men. We
were lucky TO get enough grub. You
know what prospecting is as well as |
can tell you-you might make "a stake
in short time and you might dig for
years and not make ii. Now, you can
do as you please. | will not tell you to
come or not to come, as there are men
coming to this country and get sick of
1t very fast. | think | will be back
there next fall"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27
Union Family Theater.

Another packed house greeted Adgie
and her lions. together with the laugh
able comedy. A Circus Girl" Tonight
viii be the last performance of THE
Circus Girl" and tomorrow evening
Washington Irving's idyl of the Cats
kills. RIP Van Wrinkle" will be pre-
sented, with a wealth of scenic effects
and a master cast, with Frank Linden
as Rip. RIP Van Wrinkle is a story
with which every household is familiar.
and needs no explanatory description
In addition to Rip" Adgie and her fe-
rocious den of lions will be retained for
the balance of the week, thus making a
strong double bill for Friday, Saturday
and Sunday nights.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27
A Much-Prized Copper.

Among numsmatics one of the most
sought after colonial coins is the Highly
copper. They are of several varieties and
We're struck in 1881 by Samuel Highly.
who was physician and a blacksmith at
CRANKY. Conn. He obtained the copp r
from mine near by and shaped the coi7s
at his forge.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27

The towns not yet heard from are
Helmville, Ovando, Clearwater, Wash
ington Gulch. Lincoln. Ontario, Gold
Creek and Pioneer. 1t is estimated that
these towns will together give about a
hundred majority against the bonds, re-
ducing the majority to about 1000.
A meeting of the board of commission
ers will be held next Thursday possibly,
at which time the returns will be can
vassed, and the preliminaries relative to
the bond issue decided.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27
DISTRICT COURT.
The Day spent i'm Listening to Testimony
ia the Claus OIdhaber Case

ia the Claus OIdhaber Case.
The case of Claus Oldhaber VS. the
j. T. Carroll company occupied the
attention of the district court yester-
day. There is about 81 200 involved in
the action which is brought by the
plaintiff To settle wood contract, there
being difference of opinion relative to
the amount of wood furnished and also
regarding the price. Rodgers G. Rod
gers appear for the plaintiff and George
II. Winston represents the defendant
The jury composed of p. ]. Wade, r.
F. Crosswhite. Hiram Jones. j. NJ.
shoup. John Barkovieh, Steve Henault,
Steve Haryath. Sam Scott. Joe Sladish.
John Kaiser, John A. Johnson and Bull
lis PARROT.
The case will go to the jury to-mor-
row.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27

The Montana Union has put on fun
line of tickets to all points East and
West via the o. S. l.. For rates and
other information call upon or address
your nearest agent. or s. b. Calderhead,
general passenger agent, Butte Mont
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27

A grand masquerade ball will be giver
al Turner hall Feb. IA by the Daughter.
of Rebekah. Prizes will be given fol
the most elegant costumes. the mos
original and best sustained characters
and the best two groups.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27

The ladies of the Baptist church will
hold a social at Mrs. Kinneys. 3l2 Ma
pie street, tonight. Everybody well
come. a collection will be taken.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27

AT the Montana: l.. j. Kirkham. j
a. Watson. St. Paul: l.. q. Moser, Chi
cago: II. J. Cory, James Doull. Butte;
c. III. Alexander, Helena; +. J. Ken
nedy, Philadelphia; f. d. Gross. Dem
Yer; E A. Stiefel. Helena; w. S. Kel-
ley, Chicago.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27

Mrs. Grace Fisher will rattle a hand
some table cover at l.. A. Kings store
at o'clock tonight.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27

Rabbi Maurice Eisenberg of Butte city
will deliver lecture on The Function
of Religion" at the Methodist church
Thursday etvening at $50 o'clock. All
are cordially invited.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27

We extend cordial invitation t,
everybody to call at our store this weel
and try cup of hot caramel cereal anf
dish Of Granose flakes and cream. l.
J. Baker Co.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27

Harvey Taylor of Chicago made a
flying visit to Anaconda yesterday
leaving last night for the coast
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27

DIR. f. Gattan has his office in the
Beaudry building. Office hours: IL to
II a. m, TO 4 and to $50 y. m.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27

Watermelon Sam" 'Swipes" ans
Morning Star" We're arrested by the po
lice last night for frequenting houses oi
prostitution. They will be tried to-day
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27

1898 diaries for sale at l.. A. Kings
book store, Main street.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27

Allan Wheeler of Denver is In the city
for few days. Mr.. Wheeler was for
merly business manager of the Dillon
Tribune
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27
ELECTION RETURNS.
They Are Not All In Yet but the Re.
suit Has Not Been Materially
Changed.

Such returns as We're received yester-
day from the court house bonds election
made no material difference in the ma
jorty as indicated from Tuesday night S
ret a- fo,ll
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27

McBrayer whiskey is pure and whole
some. Sold by Devine, Third and Alder
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27

1000 calendars for free distribution
Call and secure one. J. T. O'Brien.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27
Meyers piano store. III East Park.

Plumbing done by Young & DezelI
gives best Of satisfaction.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27

y. +. Mcintosh of Chicago, an old
time Montanan. was in Anaconda yes
terday on his way to Alaska.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27

For reliable plumbing go to J. A
Hasley, 215 Oak street
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27
COURT TERM.
In the District Court of the Third Ju
diciai District of the state OF Montana
in and for the County of Deer Lodge.

in and for the County of Deer Lodge.
In the matter OF the terms OF court
for the year 1898.
In accordance with the provisions Of
section 81 Of code of civil procedure Of
the statutes of Montana ii is hereby
ordered that the terms of the above en-
titled court in and for Deer Lodge
county be and the same are hereby
fixed tor the year 1898 as follows. That
the regular term heretofore beginning
on the first Monday in January be liked
as the first term for the year fSes. and
that the terms for the remainder Of the
year be set for the tirst Mondays III
May. August and November respee-
lively.
And Il is further ordered that tbs
clerk make due publication hereof as a
required by law.
THEO RRANTLY. Judge
Dated Jan. J. 1898.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27

Mr.. and Mrs. II. G. Heldorn of Great
Falls. who are visiting relatives i'm
Butte, We're in Anaconda for the day
yesterday.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27

Merchants are complaining that n
large number Of counterfeit dollars arc
circulating. They are new, dated 1892
and a trifie heavy.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27

John Smurr and family. formerly 81
Deer Lodge, have taken up their resi-.
dence in Anaconda.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27

County Assessor Miller went TO He
ena yesterday to attend the state NEE
ing of the assessors.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27

Anaconda Steam Laundry. sO5 E. Park.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27

Twins, a boy and a girl were Dor
to the wife of A. Beckstead, at No. 81
East Third street.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27
ABOUT THE CITY.

Baths-Montana hotel barber shop. Csc.
D. w. Evans is confined to the house
by Illness.
James Doull came over from Butte
yesterday.
]. A. Watson of St. Paul is in the city
on business.
G. C. Grants of Helena was in the
city yesterday.
James Breen of Breen's Lake was in
the city yesterday.
C. f. Arnold went to Butte yesterday
on mining business.
Henry Burrell of Carbon was in the
city yesterday
w. $. Kelley of Chicago is registered
at the Montana
+. a. stiefel of Helena was a visitor
in the city yesterday.
r. f. Yerkes of Bozeman is visiting
friends in Anaconda.
Maurice Baldwin of Great Falls is in
the city for a few days.
Latest styles of engraved calling
cards at the Standard office.
MISS Marietta PcaSc of Omaha is WIS.,
iting friends on Maple street.
Several new buildings are being
erected in the new addition.
$50 buys the Queen sewing machine
at Greig's. Warranted five years.
Sissons Business college, Davidson
building over Bakers grocery.
c. II. Alexander of Helena was in
Anaconda on business yesterday.
Leonard F. Burbank of Helena was
in the city for a few hours yesterday
Mrs. Charles X. Richardson has re-
ena.
Harvey Rowan and Dave Porter of
Butte made a visit to Anaconda yes
terday.
Wall paper purchased at Mahan
Bros. gives the best of satisfaction.
Call and see us.
Twins, a boy and girl were born
to the wife of A. Beckstead, at No. 81.
East Third street.
County Assessor Miller went to Hell
ena yesterday to attend the state meet
ing of the assessors.
John Smurr and family formerly of
Deer Lodge, have taken up their resi-
dence in Anaconda.
\. T. Mcintosh of Chicago, an old
time Montanan. was in Anaconda yes
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27

Mrs. Charles X. Richardson has re
turned from a visit to friends in Hell
ena.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27

Harvey Rowan and Dave Porter
Butte made a visit to Anaconda yes
terday.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27
AMUSEM ENTS.
MARGARET THEATER,
ANACONDA.
Two Nights Only.
Friday and Saturday. Jan. e and y
Grand Musical Event of the Season.

DEL CONTE
ITALIAN GRAND OPERA COMPANY
Direct from Milan, Italy, together with
Nine. Genevra tombstone Bishop, prima
donna Soprano. Eighty artists. Del
Conte & Co, proprietors.
Friday. Jan. Is. LA Boheme by Pue-
cini. Saturday, Jan. - "Cavalliera Rus
ticana" and "Pagliacci. double bill.
A grand chorus. A competent orchestra.
under the leadership of Sig. Pietro Val
lini. The great Saloma Quartette with the
orchestra. l.. Saloma. violin concertante.
Prices-Lower floor si.50. Balcony. 81.
Gallery, soc Lower boxes. SIS. Upper Box
es. SO Sale opens Wednesday morning at
. a. m at Smiths Drug Store.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27

Leonard F. Burbank of Helena wa
in the city for few hours yesterday
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27

Wall paper purchased at Mahan
Bros. gives the best of satisfaction.
Call and see us.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27

G. II. Alexander of Helena was
Anaconda on business yesterday.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27

Sisson's Business college. Davidso
building over Bakers grocery.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27

$50 buys the Queen sewing machin,
at Greig's. Warranted five years.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27
ANACONDA
CLASSIFIED BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
PHYSICIANS.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
31sis e. Park avenue. Office hours. 3 to
ii a. m, to and TO p. m.
Residence. SIT Cherry street.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-27

III Main street. Anaconda. Collections
promptly attended TO.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-01-20
Cost of Things in 1914

Julian Brewer, of Annapolis, as ex-
ecutor of his brother, the late ex-Sen-
ator Nicholas Brewer, has fallen into
possession of bill from William Kiltv.
debtor, to William Alexander, under
date of 1914.
Among the articles mentioned were
nine pounds of sugar, price 50; two
pounds of Hyson tea, 50; loaf sugar.
3I1a cents a pound; brown sugar. %
cents q pound; pepper, 10 cents
pound; currants, 3715 cents pound:
raisins, same price; three quarts of
peach brandy, Silt; mold candles. 31k
cents pound; two and three-quarters
gallons of vinegar, 81 .O3; one-half ounce
OF mace, 30 cents; three quarts of whis-
Ky, 81 cents: One-half ounce of nutmeg.
% cents: one ounce of clCges, 1S1M
cents; flask of sweet oil, 621a cents
The war with England was the cause-
of the war prices. baltimore Amer
iran
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-01-20
A Historical Desk.

Charles Loeffler, the veteran door
keeper of the Presidents room, has a
new desk. The old one has served him
over twenty-eight years. 1t was an old
desk when it was first turned over to
Loeffier. 1t had been an intimate ac-
quaintance of President Lincoln, and
in stirring times would have absorbed
many things had it been human. At
the old desk thousands Of prominent
men have sat to write cards to send in
to the President. Cabinet members
have sat at the dask and written their
names for autograph seekers. Great
men have congregated around it and
talked over matters Of the highest i'm
portance. 1t is an old flat-top desk.
with single row of pigeonholes. the
lower part containing drawers. 1t is
probable that the desk will be pre-
served. Loeffler would like to keep ii
for himself as a companion which has
served him faithfully so many years.
Washington correspondence New York
Tribune.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-01-20

The latest instance of Germany's new
imperial policy is afforded by Portugal.
It is reported that the German envoy
at Lisbon has presented a peremptory
demand for apologies and indemnity
for the Ill treatment Of the imperial
gunboat Wolff, whose sailors were
hooted and insulted on the Tagus, and
several Of them seriously injured A
strong protest was made at Lisbon, but
without satisfaction, as reported, and
hence the resort to the summary meth
DDS Of diplomacy which have proved to
be so effective at Haiti ane Kiao- Chou.
Whether it be true or not that a per-
emptory demand has been made upon
Portugal it is certain that it would ad-
mirably serve the kaiser's purpose to
seize Delagoa bay, the chief port on the
east coast of southern Africa. Such
seizure and possession would afford
Emperor William an opportunity to ex-
tend his protection to the Transvaal.
but it would also almost certainly in
volye him in a war with England, for
which, as it would have to be fought
mainly upon the ocean, the German
navy it not prepared. 1t is readily con-
ceivable that in this vigorous foreign
policy Emperor William is maneuver-
ing for effect upon the reichstag as re-
CARDS his big naval bill. Should he be
as successful with Portugal as with
China and Haiti it is quite likely he
may carry his point. His popularity
in Berlin has been greatly increased
within the last few weeks, but it has
been augmented by dangerous meth
DDS. If Germany, as seems to be indi-
Gated by her policy in China, Is about
to enter upon an imperial scheme Of
colonization, she will not only do we'll
to build big navy, but will also. in all
probability, not have to wait long for
an opportunity to use it.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-01-20

before the pubiit with the complaint
that his reputation has been injured by
a report that he had been beaten by a
woman. Ee therefore submits public
proof that, so far from this being true,
the fact was that he knocked the wom-
an down with chair several times.
Having been sent to Jail, his eight-day
sentence was commuted into the pay
ment Of a fine. He is thus restored
to full standing in his profession and
the public esteem, and his reputation is
vindicated.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-01-20
The Mysterious Assassin.

One night, shortly after the cele-
brated battle of Fontenoy, it's hero,
Marshal De SAKE, arrived at a little
peculiar reputation. 1t was said that
in this inn there were ghosts who
stabbed or strangled all who attempted
to pass the night in certain ROOM
The conqueror of Fontenoy was far
from being susceptible to superstitious
Of ghosts. He dismounted, ate his sup
per, and went up to the fatal room, TAX
ing with him his arms and his body ser
want.
His arrangements completed, the
Marshal went to bed, and was soon in
a profound slumber, with his sentinei
ensconced in an arm chair by the fire
About l o'clock in the morning the
watcher by the fire, wanting to get
some sleep himself, approached his
master to awaken him, but to his call
he received no response. Thinking the
Marshal soundly asleep he called again.
Startled at the continued silence. the
man shook him; the Marshal did not
stir.
AS he lifted his hands from the form
in the bed, the frightened servant saw
that they were red. The Marshal was
lying in pool of blood. Drawing down
the cover the soldier saw a strange
thing. An enormous insect was fas-
tened to the side of De SAKE, and was
sucking at a wound from which the
blood flowed freely.
The man sprang to the fireplace.
grasped the tongs, and ran back to the
bed Seizing the monster. he, cast il
into the flames, where it was instantly
consumed.
Help was called, and the Marshal
was soon out of danger: but the great
General, who had escaped fire and steel
for years, had barely escaped dying OF
the bite of an insect. He had fOuEi
the ..ilOSt