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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-31
A BREAK FOR LIBERTY
1t Was Very Near Being a Sue
cessful One.
CAUGHT BY THE SHERIFF
King Was Put in q Strait-Jacket With
Trimmings-Hs Had Previously
Made a Desperate At
tempt to Escape.

Great Falls, March 30.-James King,
petit larceny in the county Jail, made
a wild break for liberty about $50 this
morning. He watched his opportunity
and when the jaler came into remove
the breakfast dishes he rushed for the
door and was soon speeding up the
street. Sheriff Proctor happened to be
in the office at the time and gave chase.
King turned for the river and Fred
Jones of the fire department joined in
the hue and cry and was pressing King
hard when they were oVertaken by the
sheriff. who had secured a buggy. King
was handcuffed and taken back to Jail.
where a strait Jacket was extemporized
with the cuffs, leg iron and shackles,
and there is little doubt that King will
tarry over the night. so that he may be
tried before Judge Race tomorrow
morning.
1t seems that he had been contem-
plating escape for some time. He is
the man who, with Fred Becker, is
charged with having stolen several hun
dred pounds of copper wire. In order
that they might have no communica-
ton and SO concoct a defense they We're
separated, King being placed in the
womans part of the Jail, not very
safe place at best for criminal. In
spite of watching he managed to break
out an iron bar from his bedstead and
with this and the stove poker he went
to work to burn out the woodwork in
the window that he might get at the
iron bars. The noise he made disturbed
the sheriff on Monday night, and with
the jailer he made a rush on the cell
about 1 o'clock in the morning. They
found King in the wash sink in the act
of opening a Ventilator, so that the
smoke with which the room was filled
might escape. He had burned several
large holes in the window frame and
had pasted paper over them to avoid
discovery if interrupted. This attempt
was frustrated and to prevent any fur
Their attempts a ball and chain was
placed on the prisoners leg. This was
insufficient for last night King man
aged to break the chain off about two
feet from his ankle. He fastened the
rest of the chain and the TALL by string
running up his trousers leg, and so the
break was not noticed by the jailer
This break is not as successful as one
made about a year ago by a prisoner
under sentence to Deer Lodge. The lat
ter climbed up on the cage in the Jail
and with tools, probably furnished by
friends on the outside. cut through the
roof and its tin protection and through
the hole so made climbed out and
dropped from one roof to the other and
then to the ground. He was never re-
covered
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-31
Two Shooting Affairs.

Great Falls, March 30.-It is reported
from Teton county that Peter Cham
pine. living on Badger creek about five
miles above Piegan, has shot himself
dangerously. While handling a rifle on
Thursday evening it was discharged in
some manner and the bullet shattered
his wrist and then entered his abdo-
men, ranging downward and coming
out of his back
Another shooting affair is reported
from John Miller's house, near Cut
Bank, on the reservation. Gus Lime
back, an old-time prospector, was shot
in the ankle by man named Kennedy
and the foot has since been amputated
Kennedy is under arrest and waiting
trial at Browning.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-31
Chamberlain Cough Remedy.

This remedy is intended especially for
coughs, colds, Group, whooping cough
and influenza. 1t has become famous
for it's cures of these diseases, over a
large part of the civilized world. The
most flattering testimonials have been
received, giving accounts of it's good
works: of the aggravating and persist
ent coughs it has cured; of severe colds
that have yielded promptly to its sooth-
ing effects. and of the dangerous at
lacks of Group it has cured. often saw
ing the life of a child. The extensive
use of it for whooping cough has shown
that it robs that disease of all danger
Gus consequences Sold by druggists.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-31

~ chief clerk at the reservation and
served as such at the time when the
offense is alleged to have been COM
mtted. He is now deputy sheriff Of
Valley county. Peck was civil en-
gineer on the reservation. DR.. Atkin-
son, the post surgeon, was also indict-
ed by the grand jury at Butte.
Three men have announced them
selves as candidates for the position of
road supervisor in this district. They
are Thomas German, Frank Chestnut
and James Aud. 1t promises to be a
very close contest
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-31
Officers Elected.

Silver Bow lodge 240, B. P. O. Elks,
elected the following as officers for the
ensuing year at their meeting last
night: Exalted ruler, DR.. w. H. Havi-
land: esteemed leading knight, Archi-
bald Gray; esteemed loyal knight,
Thomas c. Bryant; esteemed lecturing
knight. John F. Logan: secretary. c. N
Gosman; treasurer, D. ]. Giard; tyler,
NJ. S. Burns; trustee three years., c.
w. Clark; trustee Gone Year,. F. A.
Heinze: representative to grand lodge
Ben E. Harris.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-31
A Plum for Tallant.

Washington, March SOD. J. Tallant
of Great Falls, Mont, has been ap-
pointed an immigration inspector for
service at Coutts, Canada. This ap-
pointment is made in accordance with
the recommendation of the collector of
customs at Great Falls. who states
that an additional inspector is urgent
ly needed to prevent the Importation
into this country of alien contract
laborers.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-31

Sixe 2Ax2ia yards,
best Sheeting. ready to
use, value Csc each;
from 8 to - a. m.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-31

publicans up here. There were few
last summer, but when they started
out to organize party, we sat on 'em.
The latitude is too high for 'em. Be-
sides, l find that the hotter the place
is the better it suits the republicans,
that's why so many republicans go to
hot placeS'
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-31

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drug
gists refund tie money if it fails to cure. 25c.
The genuine has Il. b. O. on each tablet.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-31

Pay your subscription to the Ana
conda Standard for one year in advance
and secure the handsome premium,
Paris of TODAY"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-22
THEY COME AND GO.

Judge j. G. Parks went up to Ameri
Gus Saturday and accompanied Mrs
Parks home on the afternoon train.
The friends of this estimable lady will
be glad to know that she is gradually re-
gaining her health.
Mr.. ST Hawkins of Americas was in
the city Monday. Mr.. Hawkins is visit
ing his sister, Mrs. A. c. Hill, near
BronYOOd.
DR.. and Mrs. T. D. Sale returned to
Albany Friday after spending two or
three days with their Dawson friends.
Colonel and Mrs. NJ. J. Yeomans went
up to Griffin Friday to visit the family
of Hon. @. B. Stevens.
Miss Inez Cheney of Shellman is the
guest of Mrs. T. o. Whitchard,
Miss Annie Worthy has returned
from a visit to the Plains.
Rev. w. H. Patterson was in the city
Monday.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-22
Der falling across her breast.

Der falling across her breast.
Az Dr. Kalnes' farm the Rtop of his
crlD was blown off and the veranda to
or j. Z. Turner's residence twisted
out of place.
a tenement house was demolished
on MT W. o. Thornton's place, but no
one was injured. Three negro chill
ureh who were asleep on bed did not
wake and were taken from the de-
orls and carried to a neighbours house
where they slept until morning.
On the Gay place tenement house
was blown down and Emanuel Butler.
an old negro man, was probably fatally
injured. One of she logs of which the
house was built fell across his back.
and he was not rescued until morning.
On Mr.. B. W. Tedder's farm the top
OF the stOckade and the hen house were
carried away by the storm, and ne
gro house was blown down at Mr.. j.
A. Sears without injury ty anyone.
The tornado seemed to have lost its
fury by the time 1T reached Mr. ]. E.
Wallis, and but little damage was done
there. The curbing was blown from
around his we'll and two geese were
swept into it by the wind.
After the storm passed a terrific rain
fell and did great damage by washing
vp much of the corn that had been
planted.
Immense hail stones also fell in some
places, and some as large as hen eggs
have been reported.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-22
A MARKED COMPLIMENTED.
A Notable and Deserved Tribute to POpu
lar Dawson Young Lady.

A Notable and Deserved Tribute to Popu
lar Dawson Young Lady.
Miss Rena Mize, one of Oawson's
most estimable and gifted daughters.
who is on visit to friends in Marian.
ma, Fla, is winning high honors and
unstinted praise in the Land of Flow
ers'' by her talents as an elocutionist.
A recent letter received IN our CITY
from prominent and cultured citizen
of Mariana contains the following
mention of Miss MIZe:
"She was invited to recite on the
platform of the West Florida Chautau-
qua at DeFuniak Springs, and her per-
torrance was brilliant success and
was received with a perfect Juror of
applause from the vast throng of de-
lighted auditors
This is certainly a marked compli-
ment to Dawson's charming and talent
ed representative, and the Floridians
evidently know how to appreciate real
merit. Miss MIze's hosts of friends
and admirers congratulate her very
heartily and are reioiced to learn Of
this new success which she has achiev-
ed in our neighbOring state of Florida
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-22
Communicated.
A CARD FROM MR.. THRASH.
He Does Not Deny Being Left and Left
About Two Months in the Rear.

He Does Not Deny Being Left and Left
About Two Months in the Rear.
EDITOR News: My attention having
been called to squib in Wallace's sheet
wish to state that l really was left
and left badly, as have been others for>
merry in business with the Dispatch.
1 was tod by people who know Wall
lace best what "the harvest would be,
and | must admit that | can blame no
one but myself. A few days since |
refused TO run the paper longer unless
contract was entered into, endorsed by
Judge Parks, who holds the mortgage.
l guess the rest is known--Wallaca is
and L have nothing to gain by an ex-
change of words with bin.
| wish to tender my thanks to the
good people of Dawson and Terrell for
oourtesies shown during my connection
with the office that cleft" me. l regret
that tie circumstances were such that [
could not carry out my intentions,
I"threw up the sponge" once before,
but Editor Wallace followed me to AL
bany, and persuaded the ''leavings" to
return. l can only hope that another
dependent upon labor for breao may
not "get left"
wish Wallace the success he de-
serves. / bear no i'll will whatever for
him, and the thrust at me through his
sheet is only in keeping with what had
been told me. Very truly,
I. b. THRASH.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-22
Another Military Election.

The Dawson Guards have received no.
tice from Colonel w. +. Wooten, of the
Fourth regiment, that an election has
been ordered for another major on the
goth instant. The major elected will
command the companies from Bruins
wick, Valdosta and Way cross. Captain
Dart, of Brunswick, and Captain o 'Brien,
of Waycross, are candidates, and there
may be others. The inspector of the
state militia is expected in Dawson IN a
few days to inspect the Guards.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-22
,1oRM'S FEARFUL SWEEP,
cDprIL COUNTY VISITED BY A
TERRIFIC TORNADO.
:. tended Several Miles and Left
destruction in Its Path. Sew
eral Persons Injured.

terrific wind storm swept through
aortion of Terrell county a little
,tor six o'clock Saturday evening,
,oing much property damage and in
inring number of people.
The tornado was about quar-
If mile wide and passed in s
nortbeasterly direction over several
a,ios of one of the best sections of the
county. 1t followed almost in the path
Il the cyclone which wrought such de-
,t,nction to property and killed sever
. Al people in 1882.
No lives have been reported lost
f,om Saturday nights storm, but
MANY people were injured and the
.cenps of suffering were terrible in the
extreme.
Great havoc was wrought to prop
ertv farm houses suffering severe>
" MANY were blown down or un-
rooted. Trees were torn up by the
roots and twisted off like reeds, and all
the fencing in the path of the cyclone
was leyeled to the ground, On some
farms hardly a building was left stand
ling.
The storm made its appearance in
Torrell IN the farm of MIR, Fl, II. Mel
hon. who lives about six miles west of
Dawson near the Randolph county
line. and then passed in northeastern
direction through the county. On Mr..
Msltons place the only damage done
MAS the blowing down of a consider
able amount of timber and fencing.
Mr.. L. |. Arnold was next in the
bath of the wind, and his loss was
great. Every house on his place ex-
cept his dwelling was swept away, in
Guiding tenement houses, stockade,
barn and buggy house. Nearly all of
bis fodder and much of his corn were
blown away and lost in swamp some
distance off.
A tenement house at Mr.. r. L. Hills
was demolished. There were eight or
nine people in the house, but none of
them were injured.
At Mr.. J. E. McRae's five tenement
houses we're leveed to the groand and
be kitchen and dining room to his
dwelling twisted out of shape. Sever
B. persons, all negroes, were injured,
put none of them were seriously
hurt. Simon Butler had a leg and
arm badly bruised, and his wife was
hurt on the head. Ella Davis was in
jured on the arm, thigh and jaw, and
cash was cut on her baby's head and
face.
A house occupied by negroes on Mr..
SW' d. Gurrs farm was blown down.
put no one was injured.
On Bill DOogan's place one house
SF'as blown down and several persons
Rny2red. Willis Burk had a hip hurt,
Anu his baby was hurt by piece of
Panh from the roof falling on 1t. A
cash was cut above one of Homer
OoolnSon's eyes and a negro woman
p%SerlouSly bruised by piece of tim
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-22
LndgA Grigg,S View.

From the Cuthbert Leader
Congressman Griggs is man of ideas.
This explains why lie has habit of say
ing something whenever he talks.
THE DAWSON News interviewed him
the other day, and the result was very
interesting article in regard to the politi-
cal situation.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-22
Rest of All.

To cleanse the system in gentle and
truly beneficial manner, when the
Springtlme comes, use the true and
perfect remedy, Syrup of Figs. Buy the
genuine. Manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Go. only, and for sale
by all druggists at so cents per bottle.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-22
Poverty soshul Entertainment.

The Poverty Soshul at the residence
of Mrs. w. Fl. Davis next Friday night
week, under the auspices of the Ladies'
Baptist Missionary Society, will be quite
a treat to all who attend. The program
will appear in next weeks News. No
charge for admission, Everybody invit-
ed
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-22
To the Ladies'.

We have nice line of Dress Goods,
Prints, Percales, Notions, etc., and
would be glad to have you call and see
them. We can please you.
j. b. HAYES & Co.
In Baldwin Block.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-22
A sad Death at ElIavlile.

Mrs. DR.. Williamson, of Leesburg,
died at Elaville Thursday night. She
was most estimable lady, and neice
of Mr.. w. 2. HornadY, who attended
the funeral services Friday.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-22
lmmun.s 20 Oome This Week.

Colonel Rays regiment of jmmunes,
in which there are a nu nbeT of Terrell
county boys, is expected to reach the
United States from Cnba this week, pos
sibly today. They will go into camp at
Macon, where they Wal soon be mustered
out. About 100 members of the regi-
ment have died since their absence.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-22
TTME-TRIED.
ESTABLISHED 1876 FIRE
PARKS & BELL,
FIRE-TESTED

still in the front rank with he old reliable" Insurance
agency which, during the past decades has dealt Justly
and literally with the nsung public Losses invariably set
tied with absolute fairness and great promptness Compa
MES represented the largest and oldest with records u
approached Rates low the lowest We now pre-
pared offer special facilities for insurng gin houses and
contents We also represent of the best life insurance
companies in this country
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-22
Harness Broke?

Have your old harness mended and
made as good as new. am prepared to
do it at my shop on Lee street near the
Telephone Exchange. Any kind of
harness work done, and workmanship
and price guaranteed.
G. R. CROWELL.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-22

Spring tlredness is due to an impov-
eriShed condition of the blood and is
cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla, which en-.
riches the blood,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-22
A REQUEST FROM THE LADIES MEMO
RIAL ASSOCIATION.

For a quick remedy and one that is
perfectly safe for children let us recon-
mend One Minute Couga Cure. 1t is
excellent for Group, hoarseness, tickling
in the throat and coughs. SALE-DAvIs
DRUG Co. s---1y--s
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-22
GRAND SPRING OPENING
". H. DAUIS 3 COS.
MARCH 2etza, 2eth and Goth,
Tuesday, Wednesday md Thursday
OF FASHIONABLE SPRING MERnrT AMnrer


we this
all
hnV
the talented
genus and art will appeal the
qy essentials
ton to not be urged
oy Following
to
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-22

Examine the!nice wash goods we are
showing before you buy.
J. w. F. LcwREY,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-22
A House for Sale.

The house and lot on Crawford street
in front of F. NJ. McNulty's. Comfort
able, we'll situated and all the conven-
fences. A bargain for any one who de-
sires nice, cheap home.
J.F. COOKE, Dawson, Ca.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-22

Furniture of every kind can be had at
the lowest price at j. w. F. LowREY's.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-22
Gin Outfit at q BARGAIN.

A have for sale Munger Gin Outfit
two 80~saw gins and double box press
AS good as new and can be bought much
cheaper than new OUTFIT.
NJ. E. JENNINGS, Dawson, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-22
School Books.

You can buy and exchange at the Of
fetal price list at the
MIZE BOOK STORE.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-25

IN. A. p" MAINLY About People, is
authority for the statement hat General
Kitchener, before leaving England re-
Gently, made strenuous attempt to OBJ
tain supreme command in South Africa,
but was refused On account of his junior
rank and lack of knowledge Of South
African conditions.
A cabinet minister is quoted as saying,
relative to General Kftchener's request:
why, when he got to Pretoria the mar
might actually send Kruger's head to
Madame Tussaud's."
A letter from an officer at Omdurman
says Wingate's forces, which recently
defeated he dervishes near the Nile,
south of khartOum, consisted of five
squadrons of cavalry, two infantry bri-
gades, two howitzers, 10 Maxim guns and
1000 camels. Thu letter adds:
w shall have to attack the khalifa
this winter. There is no probability of
his attacking Omdurman. But he will do
his utmost to create risings and will at
tempt a raid along the west bank OF the
White Nile. He is known to have $500
rif1emen. 1000 spearmen n more a v
airy. These are reported to be full of
fanatical zeal. We shall probably find
our chief losses due to fever, scarcity of
water and the cattle fly. But, 1 assure
you that when we begin the khalifa will
be vigorously pursued, to prevent his
doing any more harm among the scat
tered dervishes in south Dharafar."
With wisdom ahead of his years. the
little Johnny" Reiff, who has won %
races on the English turf, has decided to
go to school during his four months vaca-
ton.
The London riding schools have begun
to supply female grooins who. instead OF
following their mistresses through the
park at a respectful distance like a male
attendant. ride side by side with their
mistresses, thus alternating the silence
attending the old fashioned morning can
ter with a male groom in the rear.
This mex yachting season promises to
be the best in many years. 1t is now
definitely said hat the ValkyTie III Will
be reconnaissance by the prospective
new owner, to whom Lord Dunravcn is
arranging to sell her. Lord Dunraven.
by the way. was anxious to represent a
London daily in South Africa, but his
physicians forbade it and the younger
earl has represented the Daily Telegraph
in Africa. Mr.. Charles Day Roses new
boat. Distant Shore, is bigger and more
comfortably fitted than any racer on this
of the Atlantic though similar in
Ines to the Columbia.
When the Columbia comes over here,
if she does make the trip. she will find
the Shamrock. Distant Shore, Nalkyrie
III, Meteor III and Britannia ready to
contest against her in behalf OF Europe.
Captain Hosarth is quoted as saying that
under English weather conditions the
Shamrock would give the Columbia a
much harder tussle. Mrs. Goelet's Nahna
is being repaired and altered on the Clyde
and is fitting out for a Mediterranean
cruise.
The number of families thrown into
mourning by the war is already having
an appreciable effect on the attendance
at the west end theaterS. The managers
feel that war plays are too realistic to be
popular for some time to come.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-25
NO SMOKE AT CRYSTAL SPRINGS

Crystal Springs is q healthy resort, free
from Butte's smoky atmosphere. and has
one of the most modern hotels in the
state. Electric light and steam heat
throughout. The cafe is eXcelled by none.
The plunge is we'll a%pportioned and the
cleares in the northwest. A fine dane
ing hall is furnished fires to private par
ties. and lunches are served on short no.
tice. Everything is strictly flrst-class.
run on the European plan. Open day
and night. Regular stages leave Lang-
lois. as follows. Leave stables. 10 a. M.
o. M. S p. m. and 5 p. m. Leave Springs
at 1880 o. m. 4 p. m. $50 p. m. and 1890
.. m. Fare each way. 25 cents.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-25


AXE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD
paying proposition? If so, investigate
this: Thirty-six room lodging house
netting $3.50 per mont will sell for
$500; also one of the best furnished
and best paying restaurants in Butte,
Worth $1,000: will sell for $500. Jack
son & Cox, No. II West Granite.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-25

FOR sALE-E1TTER ROOT VALLEY.
NJ 1910 ACRES: all fenced: 100 acres
under cnltlvation; 20 acres IL. sa,eable
timber; A ! water right: orchard Of coo
bearing trees: also small fruit. IS acres
seeded 10 hay: a two-story, six-room
dwelling, good barn and out buildings,
ona and one-half miles from town and
good school. No. 1890 acres. 2 miles
from depot. 4 miles from town, all
fenced. good water right. 200 acres un-
der cultivation, 40 ceres meadow, can
cultivate 300 acres. 20 acres timber.
small, bearing orchard, log house and
barn. Price $4,000. A bargain. En-
ouire of Ravalli County Abstract Co.
Hamilton. Mont.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-25
~TELEGRAPHLC BRIEFS,

Little Rock, Ark. Nov. 25.-The ware
house of Jones Brothers Hardware COM
pany was destroyed by fire at l o'clock
this morning. The loss is $4,000; in
surance 1925, 900.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-25

w A N T E D-LODGE ORGANIZERS,
salary and commissions; continuous
income on your business; perfection
sickness accident, death, insurance.
Royal Fraternal Union.