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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-10
BUTTE NEWS.
COULDN'T MAKE IT STICK
Case of Mayhem Against Meehan
Was Dismissed.
MCGOWAN PAID THE COSTS
The Latter Asserted That Piece Had
Been Chewed Out OF His Nose.
His Story Proved a
Fairy Tale.
MCGOWAN PAID THE COSTS

HE 7sse W. mayhem against John
z'-r1ap e-ss q led by Justice Bliss
Of Itu Gutte .es " and the costs
in the gas. taxed W h. d. p. MCGOWAN,
tH Complainant One u}gnt last week
McEgw5n syga rec st the citv hall
anu e-rgtad D rose that looked as
though u=1 been r#d'. naawed III
He wanted some ar- afrestaG nut le
was SO drunk ne could ~. IT,. .. r.n.-
self understood aud nothing WAS ..
The following day he arDaarrI a.
the county attorneys o97ce la5 told
fairy story of how he ha g,l..glea
Mehan against the evils of follow ing &,
dissipated life and had offered 70
him have money to build home wi,
II he would brace up. Meehan had
displayed the rankest ingratitude by
knocking him down and chewing his
nose off. complaint charging Nee
han with mayhem was granted and
Meehan was arrested. When it was
learned that MCGOWAN was skirmish-
Ing around to get bonds for his al
legged assailant, it was suspected Nc
GoWan had been romancing and would
never prosecute.
The suspicion proved correct when
the case came up for preliminary hear
MCGOWAN failed to put in an appear
ance, and Meehan stated that before
coming to court he had seen MCGOWAN,
who had said he should not appear
and that he intended to leave town.
After waiting some time for MCGOWAN
to put in an appearance, Judge Bliss
dismissed the case, and taxed the costs
up to MCGOWAN. A constable was at
once sent out to find MCGOWAN.
In Justice Nichols court yesterday
the case of malicious mischief against
Mrs. Catherine Burton was dismissed
with the consent of the prosecution
The case was one outgrowth of the
long standing controversy over property
rights on the Hesperus lode Some
time ago Mrs. Burton started to move
house and an action charging malic-
ious mischief was brought against her,
but as it appeared she had long been
paying taxes on the property the case
was clearly one for the civil courts,
and not one to be settled by criminal
action, and the complaint was accord
ingly dismissed.
Ernest Rackliff and Miss Bridy Hunt,
made happy by Justice Nichols yes
terday. The young. couple appeared
before Judge Nichols with a license to
wed and were soon made man and
wife.
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FORT BENTON NOTES.

A party of Japanese laborers has ar
rived in this town and will be en-
ployed as section hands on the Great
Northern.
Mrs. A. A. Cabannis of Fort ASSN
nlboine is the guest this week of Mrs.
George D. Patterson.
Rev. Father Aiken of Helena held SER
vices in the Catholic church on Sun
day and Monday.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-10
Contradicts a ReD0rt.

Great Falls, May 9.--James Fergus,
the veteran of the Judith Basin, rises
TO contradict a recent report that the
contemplated a trip back to Fergus
Falls, Mimi. and incidentally gives the
facts regarding his connection with
that agricultural town. In part he
says:
L was only twice at Fergus Falls,
once before it was settled, and I pass
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-10
Chiua's Powerful Sword,

There is an ancient and dreadful sword in
China. 1t gives to the man who happens to hold
it the power to cut off the head of any one he
wishes without danger of punishment All peo-
pie flee from this sword as fearfuliy stomach
ills flee before the approach of Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters. This famous remedy cures all forms
of stomach troubles, beginning with constipation
and ending with liver kidney disease. 1t will
be found in all drug stores and it always cures.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-10
Took n Fall.

Great Falls, May 9.-Saturday even
ing while riding fractions horse
through the streets of Lewistown, An
gus McGillis was thrown to the ground
his head striking a telegraph pole. 1t
was at first feared that the accident
might prove fatal, but on further ex-
animation it was found that beyond
a broken arm and some severe SCALP
wounds, there was nothing serious.
The patient is resting easily.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-10
An Allurelnent.

From the Kansas City Independent
Mistah Nose: Il tell yo' dat Pom
pegs pergressive! Jes' look at him
putin all his ground in f1owah beds!"
;, Mistah Smith: "What's progressive
bout dat?'
Mistah Nose: why, he won't hab
tub go aftah chickens now! Dey'u
come to him.
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! have been a sufferer from chronic
diarrhoea ever since the war, and have
used all kinds of medicines for it. At
last found one remedy that has been
a success as a cure, and that is Cham
herlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy.--P. E. Grisham, Gaars Mills,
La. For sale by druggists
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-10

From the New York World.
Boston man (awakening SUDDENLY
Wh-what crash was that?
His Wife-Perhaps the kitchen towel fell
down.
1.-The kitchen towel?"
Eyes; that's all the crash we have in
the house"
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That Throbbing Headache

Would quickly leave you, if you used DIR.
Kings New Life Pills. Thousands of suf-
ferers have proved their matchless merit
for Sick and Nervous Headaches. They
make pure blood and strong nerves and
build up your health. Easy to take. Try
them. Only rs cents. Money hack If not
cured. Sold by all druggists.
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Cut or Bruise. Bucklens Arnica Salve, the
best in the world, will kill the pain and
promptly heal it. Cures Old Sores, Fever
Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons Corns, all
Skin Eruptions. Best Pile cure on earth.
Only % cents a box. Cure guaranteed.
Sold by all druggists.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-10

Shoes-Bargains as nowhere else you
can find at Cans & Kleins; 81 shoes,
tan and black, for 81.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-10

eases and will guarantee you permanent curo
at moderate cost. He has cured thousands who
thought their cases hopeless. All letters private.
Write for question blank. Consultation free.
Medicines sent free from observation.
Cook Eedicai Co. 1923 Curtis St. Denver Col.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-10
800 Mems Suits Selling Here at 1910

handsome descrbedyoull
of
n all
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Private and Chronic diseases Of Men

Men suffering from evil eff
fects of youthful indiscre-
tions, syphilis, gonorrhea,
gloet, structure, se4ua-
weakness, varicocele, un-
natural discharges, lost
vitality, failing memory,
untitness to marry, blood,
skin, kidney or private dis
eases, are speedily cured.
DIR. COOK has spent 80
years of persistent study
and experience in his own
practice and among the
largest Eastern hospitals
in curing this class Of dis
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-10

Ernest Rackliff and Miss Brdy Hunt,
two young people of Anaconda, We're
made happy by Justice Nichols yes
terday. The young. couple appeared
before Judge Nichols with license to
wed and were soon made man and
wife e."
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-10

Silk Front Shirts are going to be
1.-THE real thing" for this summers
wear. The line we mention here
are in whites, with light colored
stripes and pink and blues, with
white stripes, the patterns are all
select and the shirt is washable.
Look at this lot now, we may not
have them later on; value $1.25 each
At 60 cents
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This very beautiful
Glove is made with
puff fingers, elegant
Paris points and
French embroidered
backs, two clasps,
reinforced. Immense
line of colors, among
which are black, brown,
tan, red, gray, slate,
OK blood, black, white
and a half dozen
shades of blue and
green; value $500
a pair.
pair of Ladies' Gloves
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-10

Two clasp, finest grade
every pair warranted
to be perfect. We show
them in white and but
ter colors.
A Chamois Glove
makes the most prac-
teal glove a lady can
use, as they are not as
warm as the ordinary
kid glove and much
more easily cleaned.
The Celebrated Dry Clio
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Plain White Goods
White Lappett Cloths

An entirely new material and a very
pretty one. The styles we show are
number of patterns to pick from;
value zoe yard. To-day. ........
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Ladies' Dress Skirts
Of good quality black brillian-
tine, in assorted designs, we'll
lined and bound, full cut; VAL
ue $3.50 each, at.... ..........
csc
Ladies' Silk Skirts
OF beautiful brocaded gros grain
silk, in swell designs, the lat
est circular cut, large line of
styles; value $500 each, at....
$2.o5
Sample Dress Skirts
A large lot Of high class gar
ments of fine silks, imported
brilliantines, with fancy trim
ming and pure wool serges,
all man tailored and no two
alike; value $500 to $1,000 each,
at.... 80. 80. .... ......
$4.o5
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BRADSTREET'S REVIEW OF TRADE
There Was General Business Ad-
 vance This Week.
COTTON ERIORATI0N
Iron and Steel Situation is Particularly Interesting, July Production of Pig Being the Largest
 Ever Known

New York, August 11.-Bradstreet's to- morrow will say:
 Crop reports and probabilities have con- stituted an important contribution to gen. eral trade and business advances this week. Among the unquestionable favora- ble features have been the reports regard ing the corn crop; government estimates pointing to yield of probably 2,2O0 900, 900 bushels, heavy increase over last year and almost within touch of the record to- tai of 1896. Spring wheat indications ap parently bear out earlier trade advices in showing a decrease in condition during July. The reduction of 25.000,000 bushels in the probable outcome estimated, however, still allows of total wheat crop of 5S5 0o0.- 900 bushels, considerably smaller, it is true, than last year, but with the exception of 1898 and 1891 the heaviest recorded.
 Cotton crop deterioration is indicated by the government report and prices are one- quarter cent higher on the week on a de- cline of nearly four points over July and of nearly IT points as compared with a year ago. Visible supplies of cotton are nearly 500000 bales larger than at this time a year ago, and are nearly double what they were in 1897, but again this is to be cited the generally profitable busi- ness in manufacturing lines the world over and the belief that good spinning grades may be scarce. The iron and steel situation is particularly interesting at present. Though not specially active at eastern markets, western advices are of heavy demand, scarce supplies of material, high prices and increasing volume of busi- ness booked for next year.
 The July production of pig iron was the largest ever known. but in spite of this stocks showed a decrease, and current pro- duction is easily at the rate of 100000 tons a year. The annual railroad car fam inc is apparently about at hand, reports of insufficient transportation facilities being particularly prominent in the coke and coal industries Hides, leather, boots and shoes are sympathetically strong, and at con avention of shoe manufacturers at Phila- delphia this week a practical agreement to advance prices of the finished product was reached. Wool is firm on steady manufac- turing demand, particularly for finer grades of domestic. and advces from the manufacturing industry are generally fa- vorable.
 Lumber is firm. as is also sugar, for which an unprecedented demand is looked for during the current canning season. The outlook in the canned goods trade general ly is reported very good.
 Business failures for the week in the United States have been 156, compared with 156 last week, 157 year ago, and PA in 1897. In Canada failures for the week num- bered 22 against 26 last week, and 31 in 1S97
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DUN'S REVIEW

New York, August 11.-R. G. Dun &s Go. S weekly review of trade VIII say tomorrow:
 After great expansion business hesitated This year it is astonishing that the hesta- tion has been So slight. In one branch after another buying has halted only to be followed by larger buying.
 The output of iron furnaces in blast in August was 269032 tons weekly, CO.'S per cent. more than in 1892 and POT per cent. more than last year. With a decrease of 27,967 tons unsold stocks, nearly half in charcoal iron, the apparent consumption and exports do not exceed 1,210744 tons, which barely equals the lowest report of production August l. and other furnaces have started since that date with several more to follow. The supply appears to be at least equal to the demand, although new demands for the week have covered 2100 tons for new buildings at Chicago, with much for bridges, and 4,0OO tons for eastern buildings at Pittsburg.
 In bars, both east and west, the mills are unable to take all orders offered, nor in plates can they take all orders, while in sheets the western mills are overcrowded though the eastern demand is lighter.
 lue SOuneilSNlie cOhe output IS agalm 192, ,556 tons for the week, with only 300 ovens idle, and prices are unchaged. Tin, following London, has risen to 32 cents, but fallen to S1.S5 cents, and copper is hard to get at 1814c for Lake, Lead is quoted at 4.50 to AGO. Sole leather has slightly ad- vanced with buff and split, but the con- vention of boot and shoe manufactures propose to advance prices, though without definite authority. New orders now in some lines larger than the works can ac- cept, though in many others more moderate and not exceeding half the output. Chicago reports hides slightly lower for packers, but shade higher for country buff and heavy COWS.
 Cotton has risen asc. owing to crop re- ports, but nobody believes that the years production with the heavy stocks carried over will fall below the requirements for consumption. The demand for goods is enough to cover a heavy. consumption of cotton, but does not now appear to be gaining.
 Wool is a little less active after it's great rise and inside quotations are sometimes accepted, but sales at the three chief mar kets have been 2O,2O6, ,690 pounds in two weeks against 23. 495, 800 in the same week; in 1897 and 16, ,4S6,6O0 in the same week in 1892.
 Wheat receipts at the west have been S,652579 bushels in two weeks against 5,645960 bushels last year, making it hard to believe the unfavorable crop estimates which still come forward from unofficial and official sources. The exports have slackened, amounting to only 6269, ,133 bush. els, flour included, from Atlantic ports against 5.s45,S11 last year and from Pacific ports 4OO.02o bushels against 924.155 last year, other exports being 457.2SS bushels. Corn exports were in two weeks 7.s7b.5s! l bushels against 4.743.76s last year. but re
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organized with Mrs. Robert H. Pearson president, which assures at once notably brilliant success of the woman's side of the Alabama fair. She is pre-eminently the woman for the position, and brings to the presidency thorough knowledge of what is necessary for the development of wom- ans work in it's relation to the fair.
 She will have associated with her on the board many of the broad-minded and prac- tical women in the state. There will be @ brilliant representation from all parts of Alabama, the board to include @ vice-presi- dent from each section. In addition to these there will be chairwomen of the vari- ous committees who, with the president, vice-presdents, secretary and treasurer will constitute the executive board Cir- culars of information will be sent out and the press women are urged to bring the work of the woman's department prom inently before the women of the state. There will be a meeting of the executive board on Monday at the womans club, and the work will be pushed rapidly for ward. The departments which have been so far decided upon and their chairwomen are as follows:
 Domestic Science-Mrs. W. B. Leedy.
 Art and Loan-Mrs Solon Jacobs.
 Press-Mrs John London.
 Premium-Mrs. P. G. Bowman.
 Musical-Mrs. James Bowron.
 Social-Mrs. Robert Jemison.
 Souvenirs-Miss Mary Claire Milner.
 Daughters of the Revolution-Mrs J. Morgan Smith.
 Daughters of the Confederacy-Mrs. w. A. Gayle, of Montgomery.
 Congress-Woman's club.
 Mrs. George c. Ball was elected vice. president; Mrs. J. P. Ross, secretary,
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7-s to 26
. - - -
 EXCURSION

Birmingham to Mobile via Selma August
 IS, 1S99.-s3 Round Trip
 Gu August B the Southern railway will operate special excursion train from Bir- mingham to Mobile, Ala, and return via Selma, leaving Birmingham at 7:30 a. m. Sunday. August IS; arrive at Mobile 7:3O p. same day. Returning, the train will leave Mobile at 6:3O D. m. Monday, August IA, making a quick run homeward. and will have every one back for work Tuesday morning. This will give every one ample time to visit the many attractions in and around the Gulf City
 The fare for the round trip will be s. and ample accommoda tions will be pro- vided for the comfort of both white and colored people separately.
 For further information call on union ticket agent.
 S-10-4t
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State Fair Premium List

The management of the Alabama State Fair has authorized the issue of a premium list of 10000 copies. This edition will be sent out August 25 to farmers, stock-raisers and business people in every county of the state. It will be a most valuable advertis. ing medium. It is hoped by the manage ment that the business men of Birmingham will patronize the same liberally.
 MT. S. P. Hill is authorized to solicit ad- vertsing for the same. Any courtesies ex. tended to him will be appreciated by the management.
 ALABAMA STATE FAIR, ,
 J. A. Rountree, Secretary. S-12-4t
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MASS MEETING
 AT WOMAN'S CLUB
Plans Formulated for Woman's
 Department of Fair.
MRS. ROBERT H. PEARSON
Elected President of Board-Co-opera- ton of Alabama Women Urged Work Will be Pushed Rap
 idly Forward Society
BY ANNIE KENDRIoK WALKER

bf W ALhEh
 The Womans club, so frequently the scene of public-spirited gatherings, was yesterday crowded with many of the most prominent women in the city and suburbs who met to discuss the woman's side Of the state fair. The action Of the Womans 5 club a week ago endorsing the suggestion of having a woman's department was en- phasized at the public meeting yesterday, when so many progressive women gave ment Mr. Peyton G. Bowman and MT. J. A. Rountree of the State Fair association were both present and spoke efoquenty upon the possibilities of womans work in connection with the fair. They stated that the association fund had reached 11,000, and this would be greatly augmented by private subscription, although there would be no state appropriation. A certain amount would be set aside for the woman's de- partment, the sum to be as liberal as pos sble. They urged the cooperation of the women in the state, and at the same time assured those present of the hearty CO., operation with which any movement would meet on the part of the managers of the fair. The woman's board was subsequently
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GRAND MID D-sUMMER EXCURSION
To New Orleans, La, August 26, 1s99 s4
 Round Trip.

To New Orleans. La. August 26. 1899, $4
 Round Trip.
 There will be a special excursion train consisting of the very best equipped coaches. leaving the union passenger sta- ton, Birmingham, Ala, August 26, at p. m., for New Orleans, La. This train will leave Montgomery at 12:01 midnight of the same night and 7:30 a. m Sunday, arriving at New Orleans at 10:S0 Sunday morning, remaining in New Orleans until Il O clock of Monday. night August 2S, making a ouick run back. The fare for the round trip will be $4 from Birmingham and Mont gomery. with corresponding low rates from local stations south of Montgomery.
 This train has been specially engaged to run on schedule time, and will be handled in first-class style. No intoxicating liquors will be allowed on board, as special officers of the railroad company will be along to exclude all such from the train. Good order will be preserved. Ladies can go along without the least fear of encounter ing a boisterous crowd, as good order is guaranteed.
 For further information as to schedule and rates from the different stations and any other information, call on or address nearest agent of the Louisville and Nash vile railroad, or union ticket office, Br- mingham, Ala
 7-9 to 26
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Important Change in Schedule

Effective Monday, August Il, the follow ing changes will be made in passenger train service by the Central of Georgia Railway: Train No will leave Birming- ham al 8:30 a. m., arrive at Opelika at 1:30 D. m., Columbus at 2:50 p. m., Macon at GAO p. m. No. 1, carrying through sleepers will leave Birmingham at 2:40 D. m., arrive at Opelika at 7:30 Columbus at $40, Macon at 1850, arrive at Savannah at 6:05 a m.
 No. 1 will leave Macon at 10 a. m., arrive at Columbus at 1:35 D. m., Opelika at 2:45 D. n., arrive in Birmingham at 7:45 D. m. No. B. carrying through sleeper, will leave Savannah at p. m, arrive at Macon at 3:I5 a. m., Columbus at 6:55 a. m., Opelika at S:25 a. m., arrive at Birmingham at 1.05 D. m. 7-9-tf
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In Society.

In Society.
 Miss Mamie Sue Berry, of Mobile, is visiting Mrs. R. T. Johnston at East Lake.
 
 Mrs. Preston Haskell and little son, who arrived in the city last Sunday night from Honduras, left yesterday afternoon for Asheville. N. C., where they will spend the summer.
 number of members of the younger dancing set gave dance at Lakeview last night
 Miss Beatrice Boggan returned from Montgomery last night.
 Mrs. John " Tomlinson and children left yesterday afternoon for Lenox, near Atlanta.
 Mrs. Margaret Nance and Miss Carrie Nance will leave today for Oxford. where they will spend two weeks.
 Mrs. Zac Nabers and Misses Nellie and Marguerite Nabers will leave today for Chandler Springs,
 Miss Mamie Pearson returned last night from Anniston, where she has been the guests of the Misses McMillan. Mrs. J. P. Ross intends going abroad in September.
 Mrs. John London and Mrs Thomas Ward will be in charge this afternoon of the ices and cakes which the ladies of St. Mary's will serve at Five Points. They expect a liberal patronage from their friends.
 Mrs M L. Rowley, of Louisville, Ky, and Mrs. M. M. Bivings, of Bainbridge Ga, are visiting Mrs. B. F. Roden, 42 Eighteenth street.
 Miss Isabella Taylor, of Southbridge, Mass, is visiting her brother MT. William P. Taylor.
 Mrs. L. H. Erwin and daughter, Miss Tennie Ethel, have returned to their home after a pleasant visit of several months to relatives in Huntsville.
The age-herald., 1899-08-12
RESULT OFHONESTY
How Ruined Operator in Stocks Sur
 prised Himself

From the Detroit Journal.
 Once upon a time an operator in stocks was sold short and ruin stared him in the face unless the market should break
 In his desperation he remembered hav- ing heard that honesty is the best policy He tried to dismiss the foolish thought, but in vain. Finally, like tae dro~nIag man catching at the straw, he resolved to try being honest.
 The very next day he put his design into execution, and he had not been honest more than thirty minutes when seventeen of the leading bulls fell dead, they were so surprised at him.
 Here'tIon the market naturally broke and the operator could get all the stocks he wanted at his own figure.
 It is claimed that some, if not all, of these bulls had taken radishes and ham for breakfast; but that, it is submitted, does not destroy the moral of this fable