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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-11
NOT ALONE IN HIS ROBUSTNESS,
But He Regrets Not Buying the Property
However.

A jolly old gentleman. accompanied by
a much younger man. took "A seat In an
Ogden avenue electric car the other day.
and after lighting a cigar proceeded to in
dulge In "reminiscences. as Jolly old gentle
men frequently do. He spoke as IL contin-
uing an interrupted conversation: Yes.
sir. as Josh Billings used to say. IF my
foresight had been as good as my hind
sight | might have been a multi-million-
aire today. Let's see. Il IL Just 81 years
ago last spring that I struck Chicago
from the East with a pocketful of mon
ey.
II wanted to buy real estate and a deal
er took me out on this very line to show
me some acre property lying between
Harrison and Twelfth streets. near Og-
den. As there was no street car line on
the West side except on Madison street
as far as Ashland avenue W. went in a
buggy. The spring rains had caused the
land In question to hook more like a lake
than anything else. and the roads were
so bad that the poor old horse had a
sorry time getting US near eonugh the
proposed purchase to enable me to Judge
as to the depth OF the water covering
II.
In vain my real estate friend predicted
the great future of Chicago and the great
rise in land values I'm the then suburbs. I
was a fool. so I laughed al him. Told him
I didn't want a frog farm. neither did I
want to raise ducks. so would lie please
excuse me. Now i am putting up a store
building on that same ground. three lots
OF which cost me more than he asked for
a whole quarter section then"
And the old fellow pulled his cigar
thoughtfuily for a minute. then added:
But I wasn't the only fool In those days,
not by a long shot"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-11
A One-Armed Lupat,c.

Chief Of Police Mulholland received
a telegram yesterday from Sheriff
Charles Proctor of Great Falls stating
that an insane man escaped from him
h night before while en- route to
Warm Springs asylum. The telegram
stated hat the man jumped of the train
at Basin and Sheriff Proctor was un-
able to recapture him. The man Is de-
scribed as having the left arm off at
the shoulder. about 80 years old and
dressed Ia a dark brown new suit Of
clothes and a light brown n W. uls-
ter. Sheriff Proctor offers s25 reward
for his capture.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-11
Mr.. tEYS0N IS HOME.
The settlement OF the Davis Estate Near
ing Completion.

j. III. Leyson. administrator of the
Davis estate. returned yesterday. He
had been engaged in matters connect
ed with the estate in the courts Of Mas
sachrsetts. Mr.. Leyson had applied 10
the our there to he appointed ad-
ministrator of the estate which has
been in the hands OF two special ad-
illustrators. but Erwin Davis. through
others. objected to his appointment.
The matter. however. was compromis-
ed and all objections to Mr.. Leyson
were withdrawn and his appointment
was made. The entire property of the
estate I'm Massachusetts,. consisting Of
cash and mining took to h amount of
s474.00 was turned owe to him and
will be later transferred to the juris-
diction of the Montana court Mr..
Leyson stated yesterday that a settle
ment of the big estate was nearer than
is generally supposed and Is approach
ing as rapidly as IL can under the laws
DELAYS.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-11
She Wants n Dog Killed.

A Mrs. kyle of 907 East Broadway
complained TO Chief Of Police Mulhol-
land yesterday that a vicious dog be-
longing to a nelghbor named Stoddard
had severely bitten her little boy. She
said this was the second time n asked
to have the dog killed. Chief Mulhol-
land sent Poundmaster Whitmore to see
IL the owner OF the dog would consent
to having the animal killed, but permis-
sion was denied. and as the locality was
outside of police jurisdiction. Chief Null
holland could do nothing. 1t is likely
the matter will be taken into the courts.
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The monthly report of county physi-
clan Sheeran was submitted to the
commissioners yesterday. II shows
a on the first of October there were
~ inmates OF the county poor house
n hospital. and or the last day of the
mont there were a. Sixteen were
admitted during the month. IL were
discharged and one died. Only one
case OF diphtheria was reported to the
county physician during October.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-11
Coursing.

The drawing last evening for the last
days coursing OF the season, resulted
as follows: Lady Trump against Rex.
Emma Nevada against Swift. Montana
Chief against Fitz Regina Royal Flush
against Annie Rooney. Match for $50.
T. Mutton's Bob Fitz VS.. j. Hoskin's
ASHER
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MONTHLY REPORTS FILED
October Statements Of Various
County Omcers.
OFFICIAL U SOON
nls- walsh Appeals to the County to
Take Care or Her Three children
and Give Her . Chance to
Support Herself.

The county commissioners had a
number Of callers yesterday who had
complaints of various kinds to make.
Among the number was Mrs. Walter
Walsh. who has a husband that is OF
no particular account. She wanted the
commissioners to assist her in getting
rid OF him. She also wanted her three
children sent to the State orphans
home. Mrs. Walsh aid she could not
support the entire family, including her
n~o-account husband. but IL the county
would take the children on her hands
and she could get rid of her husband.
she would be able to support herself.
She eaid she would get a divorce. but
the commissioners did not promise to
help her. Some time ago the children
were found wandering about the streets
and were sent to the poor house. One
night Walsh and his wife borrowed
a team and went out and got the chill
dren.
The noted Mrs. Fisher also bothered
the commissioners IN Auditor Davies
again. She wanted to get possession of
her two children. hon she abandoned
and who are now at the poor house.
but she was told she could not nave
them and that they would be sent 10
the orphans home tomorrow.
The county clerk yesterday submitted
his monthly financial statement to the
commissioners. showing the receipts
and disbursements OF the county In Oc-
tober. as follows:
Cash on hand Oct. L.. =. .....s13s 749 SO
Received during month for state pur-
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-11

The electric opthalmometer used by
DR.. Norcross in the examination Of the
eyes is the only method by which you
can be scientifically fitted with glasses.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-11
Nm Cana Sunday.

The football game scheduled for next
Sunday has been cancelled. for lear
some OF the men would get injured and
be unable TO play in the Thanksgiving
day game with Anaconda.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-11

Those who have counted it up and
figured out. say hat the Schatzlein
Paint company. II West Broadway, do
the best work at the most reasonable
prices.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-11

s25 reward to any one proving that
r. r. Mayer. 40 West Park. does not
put In the best handspring made for 81.
Watch cleaning. $1.50.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-11

Do not injure your eyes by reading
with imperfect glasses. DR.. Dodd make.
free examinations and guarantees his
glasses. Office, Z and s, Owsley block.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-11

The belief Is growing in railroad cir
Giles that General Manager Dickinson
OF the Union Pacific n +. w. Baxter
general superintendent of the Nebraska
division. will soon be let out. = -,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-11

The commissioners will begin the off,
cial count OF the election votes as soon
as the returns are all in. Several pre-
cincts In the county have not yet re-
ported.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-11
Calling Cards.

Call at the Standard ONCE. 81 East
broadway. and see the latest styles ~f
calling r
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-11

p. H.. Seaman. travelling passenger
agent OF the Milwaukee. is in the city.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-11

the Moosics was constructed. the rails
being open sleepers covered with strap
iron. The railroad was completed In
october. 1893. md the first load OF coal
sent over IL. The use OF n locomotive
proving a failure. IL was abandoned,
ana ever since the road has been ope-
rated by stationary engines and planes.
being improved in roadbed and rails an
the years passed. The new order of
things. IL Is believed. will financially
benefit both the Delaware * Hudson
and the Erie.
A contract has been entered into be-
tween the two companies for a term of
years. by which the Erie virtually hauls
all the Delaware * Hudson coal TO tide
water and the West. thereby opening
up new and better markets for Della
ware & Hudson coal. While IL is not yet
definitely known just what the Erie will
get In tonnage from the Delaware &
Hudson under the new deal. IL is esti-
mated that the tonnage VIII yearly ag-
gregate about $50, 900. Heretofore the
Erie handled Delaware AZ Hudson GAL
for Western markets at Honesdale.
The new arrangement provides Tor the
Erie running its trains over the Erie x
Wyoming Valley road. over which Ii
a trackage rights. from Hawley, Pa,
to n point called winners. Pa, where
the Delaware & Hudson will make Its
central coal distributing point for tide
water markets.
The st. Paul Globe says: IF. ID. I'm
derwood. general manager of the 500
line. Is believed to have accepted the
appointment of general manager of the
Baltimore & Ohio. a position which IL
is said James ]. Hill has offered to him.
He will succeed w. NJ. Greene. who has
been elected vice president of the Balti-
more & Ohio Southwestern. 1t Is be-
lieved hat II Mr.. Underwood goes to
the Baltimore & Ohio he will be sue
ceeded on the 500 line by General
Manager Fitch Of the Duluth. South
& Atlantic. Other changes to the
Baltimore & Ohio from the northwest
are rumored."
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A GENERAL BAHKIns BUSINESS
q, TRANSACTED.

exchange. We draw direct on an
the principal cities of Europe and issue
our own letters of credit. available in v
paris Of the world.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-11
Richard Bakers Hearing.

The reading of testimony i'm the pre-
liminary hearing OF Richard Baker for
the killing Of Thomas Cavanaugh, was
resumed yesterday before Justice Laur-
andeau. but was not completed owing to
the absence of some of the witnesses.
Another continuance was taken TO this
afternoon at 4 o'clock. 1t is expected
the hearing will then be finished and
that Judge L~aurandeau's decision
binding the defendant over or dismiss
ing the case will be rendered.
SMOKE ROBERT MANTELL CIGARS
Medals or jewelry of any description
mada NJ L Il Mayar's An Vast PARK
Evening star., 1898-08-06
What So a Month Means.

When Dr. CowGen offered free month to all
patients taking Il fd gular course Of treatment,
he felt satisfied that this method of procedure
Wculd cost less and result in mere cures than any
other plan that could be adopted for the season
most favorable to the treatment of catarrhal dis
eases That hundreds Of sufferers thought the
il evidenced by the large number that took
advantage Of his generous offer. and now under
this mild curative method of medication
II that the free month method involved
slightly greater immediate outlay Of money than
possible to be met by a great many people,
who only anxious to take treatment. hut
who's absolutely needed immediate atten-
ton All this has resulted in a great and popular
demand for rate that could be paid by the people
i'll general Furthermore. the knowledge that Dr.
S3O0 for a limited period has resulted in his
ewing requests To that offer by numDsr
Of people which runs ell into the hundreds.
There has never beer time during the three
years that DR. CpwCen has been established in this
city that he has always been willing TO accede
10 what. in his opinion. would result in the graar
est good To the greatest number. He the first
establish this Drnc:pl of practice in this city
and will always be the first TO meet the just lnd
honest requirements Of its people With this great
object in view he makes the following offer and
requests that patients needing and anxious to be
given treatment apply at once, for two reasons.
FIRST. that they may get advantage of all
weather possible and second avoid the usual
rush ard crowd that always take place during the
last few days.
Evening star., 1898-08-06
TAkOHt PARK.

The regular monthly meeting Of the town council
was held last Monday evening, Mayor $ S Shedd
presiding. Several appropris tons for necessary ex-
penses of the town were passed. after which an
election Of officers held, when Mr. o. L.
Sunny WAS again made chief Of the fire depart
n'ent, Mr.. Judd assistant chief and Mr. BIoieetr
hailin. This is the first time the council has held
a meeting since it, organizat tion two months ago
as the time for the last meeting fell on Independ-
"hce day and there was not quorum present
An excursion was given Thursday to Marshall
hall by the congregation of Trinity FpiscnlHI
Church. when large number from the Park al
tended.
The dance given last Saturday evening at Ia
k",na Springs Hotel Of the most success
iul of the season. There will he d progressive
euclre party at the place this evening jSatur
day.. These who have arrived the hotel during
the past week Judge and Mrs. James p Mat
thews and their daughter Miss Marie l. Fout Mr.
and Mrs c {. Wright. H. 4. Brenner and X. ".
Miller.
Mr.. Morris Bien and family are spending a month
at Colonial Beach
Miss Minnie Michael of Hartford county Nd is
visiting Miss Ethel Mo0ers.
Rev John Van Ness pastor of the Takoma Pres
hytcrian Church, has taken a months vacation and
expects to visit his parents in New Jersey and take
Il tTip Canada
son, and the Misses Corine. Mary and Edith Camp
hell are spending the month Of August in Virginia.
Miss Minnie Sipe is at Atlantic City.
Prof. \. T. Williams is in Colorado
Mrs. Grace Lawrence and her daughter have
turned Il their home here from visit Of three
weeks in the Blue Ridge mountains
Miss Maud Watkins of the Park is visiting Miss
Edna Dyre in New York.
Mr. VIII Dyre has returned to his home here
after visit in New York.
Evening star., 1898-08-06
BROOkLAND,

Messrs Frank and VIII West left Saturday to
spend the remainder of the summer in Virginia.
Mrs Franklin Howe and daughter Miss Mary
Helen Howe, have returned from a sojourn at the
Rockbridge Alum Springs of Virginia
Mrs. Christy of Gallitzen, Pa and Miss Fannie
johnson Of Pittsburg, Pa, who have been the
guests of Mrs. Carl Burg left Monday for visit
to Adams county, Pa and New York before re-
turning their homes
MISS Josephine Wise of Baltimore the recent
guest of her cousin, Mrs. Franklin T. Howe
- Mrs Heitmuler of lexington gave a lawn party
tuesday evening 10 raise a fund for the medical
supplies and other needs of the District troops in
Cuna- Mrs; Heitmuller has in Company F.
oh tuesday the Young Peoples Union of the
baptist Church gave lawn party OH the grounds
ADJOINING the church. There was a lag, +ttend-
ahce ana there was ID good sum raised During the
evening program was rendered. consisting, of II
piano duet by Misses Mamie and Iucr Lynch rrciN
tations by Miss Eva Hurd and Miss Bessie I.ynch
Instrumental duet by Miss Rose Na-lcr and Mr
Mr.. Herbert Marean The various booths We're i'm in
charge OF the following: Confectionery Mrs Il II
West, Miss Graft, Miss Dent, Miss beatrice Rhine
MISS Bessie Beret and Miss Alma Mlddleiauf
Mrs Hare and Mrs. Linder. Lemonade-Miss Lord
and and Miss Eleanor Herbert. Candy-AIrs Perry and
Miss Nellie Aiddlekauf
ON Thursday evening a lawn parry and sociable
was given on street in lexington by the ladies
of the Potomac Woman's Relief Corrs for thc fund
OF that society There a good attendance and
consisted Of Miss Compton. Mrs. II. H. Hempler
Mrs $ Jacobs. Mrs. A Starkey Mrs Burke Mrs
B AnlItOn and Mrs. Barbour.
Miss Mary Helen Howe returned to New York
Wednesday,.
strange freak of lisa .ling bolt is to be seen
IN the Brookland tower. IT during the storm
last week that this lookout STRUCK The bolt
entered the roof, where an ire; liar Eole was
lnaue, then II darted to small post ON one side
Of the next landing Del1v, and from this point il
seemed tG divide, seeking Ghe .rJull down each of
the Iour heavy corner SUPPORTS of tine tower. At
every point the lightning touched the timber is
rent opel and spiintered. One peculiar thing about
THIS event is that the flag pole the top was not
= sit a.fth al y
Bunker Hill and at present is In a most dilapf-
dated condition and quite dangerous TO ascend. 1t
would be much to the credit of the citizens TO
have this lookout put in good condition and the
site of the old fort marked.
No definite conclusion has yet been reached by
the yestry Of the Church of Our Savior as to a
new pastor.
Evening star., 1898-08-06
SANDY SPRING.

The Enterprise Club recently entertained by
Newton Staoier. Asa NJ Stabler was in the chair
and Tarlton b. Stubler, secretary. The guests
were Warwick VI. StabIer, Robert H. Miller. John
G. Bentley. Charles F. Brooke j. Janney Shoe
maker. Frank NJ Hallowen. Dr. Albert b. Bru-
baker. Mortimer and LIeweIyn StahIer Adjourned
TO Willow Heights the home Of Philip T StabIer
haystack belonging to Mr.. BarnesIy Of OIney
was struck by lightning and destroyed during the
storm Of Monday afternoon and two horses belong
Spring AT the time. The animals were hitch
ed 70 wire fence. and their death was instanta-
neOus
Roger b. Farquhar of this place and his SON
George r. Far'iuhar Of Washington, have gone t.
Boston by sea. to be absent about days.
Mr. Roger Brooke and Mrs. Walter H. Brooke
have joiced Nr- and Mrs. Alban c. Thomas at
Cepun Springs Mr. Thomas who was seriousIy
indisIDs-d i recovering
Mr. and Mrs Caleb Stabler have been at Ocean
cry. Nd. and they are now established in their
home. Oak Iill.
The young men Of Sandy Spring will give
dance At Olney Grange Hall shortly and cards are
out for dance al Willow Grove the house of Mr.
and Ms. Alban Brooke
The Home Interest Club held its August session
at bloomfield with Mr. and Mrs. Edward v Bent
ley The latter is secretary Of the society but
WAS excused from serving. and Dr. Francis Thomas
had the pencil forced upon him after several had
declined the honor The president. William W
Moore. unavoidably absent and Asa NJ Stabler
was appointed temporary chairman The guests
Were Mrs. Edward G.. Leatbeater. Mr. and Mrs
RidOut. Mrs. Booth Mrs. Siaymaker Mr. and Mrs
Harry W Davis. Mr.. and Mrs f. p Thomas and
the Misses Sarah Needles, Annie and Elma Chapd-
lee and Katherine Brooke
The culture Of celery and kale and the care of
grape vines. roses and ehrysanthemuns were dis
Evening star., 1898-08-06
HlATTSNILLE.

Miss Davidson of Washington is visiting Miss
Florence Carr.
Mrs. q. A. Richardson has returned from brief
visit to Berkeley Springs.
Mr.. Albert Fenwick of Baltimore Is VISITING, his
sister. Mrs. Leo Marsh
Mr.. Joseph Castell of Washington has been Wis.,
iting his brother. Mr.. f. o. CasteIl
Mrs Peter Duffy, who is residing in Wash
ington. paid visit to her old Eome last week.
Springs.
Master Melvin Leakin is visiting friends in Mont
gomeTy county.
Mr.. Lowndes Wells is visiting relatives in POGO.
moke. Nd. " -
Nj. Mr. and Mrs. 4. r. Holden, who have been at
hone.
Mrs Joseph r. Owens is visiting friends in Bal
Mrs John A. Holden has returned from brief
visit to Harper's Ferry.
home in Washington Septemt er l.
Mr. George Britt has removed to the house own
ed by Mr. Ilolton, on Maryland avenue
Mr.. warnelI and family of washington have
leased Dr. Wells house on Maryland avenue.
Mrs; r. A; Fuller is visiting friends in south
Mr.; John H. Vincent of Delmar. Del. has been
visiting his son. Mr.. L. II. Vincent of this Mace
friends in Baltimore ' "
their sister. Mrs Theodore Yandoren. '''i''"s
y Mrs. r. II Vincent Of Bladensburg is visiting
her husbands relatives in Demar Del
Miss Schoepf. who has been on a visit to friends
In WashiHgton. has returned home.
MI aeVehhuysen ard family of Bladensburg
have removed to Washington.
Mr; Fred Heller has completed his new residen .e
I'm Bladensburg.
Mr. Samuel Cooke. who has been IN a visit 10
friends in Anne Arundel county has returned home
Mrs IL W. Dorsey. jr.. is visiting friends in
Mont gon. county.
Misses Maggie and Mamie Carr have gene to
make an extended visit TO relatives In Anne Aru,-
del county.
The petition recently presented TO the Baltimore
ana ONO Railroad Company requesting that train
90. which passes this place about II :o5 a m be
stopped IN order TO take passengers for Was
ington. has been refused. the company alleging
that the time Of the train is already too murb
crrwded $4,000
Mr.. and Mrs. A. b. Sansbury recently entertained
number of friends In honor of their daughter
Edlth's birthday at their home near Forestyille
These present were Mr.. and Mrs. John Sansbury
Mr. and Mrs Wyiie Sansbury Mr. and Mrs Geo
Dove. Miss Aggie Sansbury Miss Evie Tolson and
Miss Molle Ieapley ~
hr. Arthur Carr who recently appointed
Justice of the peace. Vice Charles Earl ieceased
bonded and took the cath of Office al Marlboro'
last Tuesday
Evening star., 1898-08-06

cussed guest advised the free use of snuff
3prlhkled on all plants bushes infested with in
sects' decoction Of tobacco stems was also rec
commended. 80
After particularly bright and interesting meet
ing the club adjourned to Harewcod with Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur Stabler. "
Mrs Joseph NJ. Tilin and Miss Ellen Taruuhar
nave accepted an invitation accompany u dozen
StthS people to the fine old deserted Carroll man
sicn. known Folly QuaIter" in Howard conn
" Several parties from Sandy Spring have camp
eu there In former years. This large and once
ni''ghncent country house is used at intervals
Tor picnics and festivities, but is left most of th,
time IN uldlsturbed posSt sson of the traditional
shost. the spiders and flying squirrels The party
expects 10 move over on Wednesday next and We
are informed in addition to the chaperones II will
c, hSlst OF the Misses Helen L. Thomas jamie p
BROOKE katherine Brooke, Edith and Elsie Elhrag
anu anu kcsei Il Farquhar jr.,Ford L. Thomas VIII
lam Nesbit and Ernest Gin.
Recent visitors Mr.. and Mrs Edward s
i-ehobeater, Miss LIcy Leadbeater. Lawrence Lead
Deater and Miss Halle Ramsay of Alexandria, the
heE. John Rfdout and family of Petersburg Mr.
ana MIS-. Joseph NJ. Tiltcn and Miss Josie Jilton
OF New York and Mrs. Remington of Baltimore
Miss Isabel Miller expects 10 spend some weeks
at Prouts Neck, Me- and Miss Janet Miller will
visit friends i'll the Adirundacks