davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-18
IN A PITCHED BATTLE
Five Men Killed in Kentucky
Feud.
BUSINESS is SUSPENDED
Lawlessness in Clay County Has Broken
Out tAfresh--Manchester in State
OF Terror = Trying to
Raise Posse.

LOUISVILLE, hy, July Ia special to
the Courier Journal from London. XIV.
tells of a report reaching there of the
outbreak of another feud in Clay coun-
ty, by which five men lost their lives
to-day.
The dead are said to be:
ROBERT PHILPOT
ED FISHER.
AARON MORRIS.
JIM GRIFFIN.
HUGH GRIFFIN.
These fatalities resulted from a pitch
ed battle fought near Little Goose
creek, three miles from Manchester.
The feud dates back nearly two
years. On Christmas. 1897 James Phil
pot was killed by Aaron Morris, but
before he died, he shot and killed Will
lam Bundy, friend of Norris The
Morris and Griffins are closely affil-
lated. Since then the two factions have
been very bitter and the enmity has
been aroused recently by the White
Baker hostilities. The Philpots, who
are the strongest faction in the noun
tains numbering about $50 voters,
espoused the cause of the Bakers, while
the Griffins took sides with the Whites.
The story that reaches here from Man
chester is that Bob Philpot was ar
rested this morning by Deputy Sher-
iff Wash Thacker. ...
While very circumstantial in other
respects, the report does not show
clearly the origin of the trouble nor
give the reason for Philpot's arrest.
1t is said that while Thacker was TAX
ing Philpot's bond, the latter was shot
from behind by a member of a crowd
that had gathered. This precipitated
general fight with Winchesters and
revolvers. which was participated in
by George Granville. Robert and Pc
ter Philpot and Ed Fisher on one side,
and Aaron Morris and Hugh, Jim and
Green Griffin ON the other.
The battle began at about o'clock
and continued for 10 or Is minutes.
When it was over it was found that
the five mentioned rs tOye had been kill
ed outright. Three of the belligerehts
were seriously wounded, while Pete
Philpot was the only one on either side
to escape injury. Granville Philpot is
said to be one of the most seriously
wounded. He is Union veteran, hav-
ing lost leg at Stone river. He is
an ex-member of the Kentucky legis-
lature and is said to have killed three
or four men.
Ed Fisher, who is reported dead, was
another man with several hicks in his
gun. He was but 90 years old but
was said to have killed three men.
The story of this battle caused con-
sternation here, Notwithstanding the
fact that serious trouble has been eX-
pected to break out among the noun
taineers of Clay county ever since the
assassination Of Tom Baker several
weeks ago. An effort was at once be-
gun to secure deputies to go to the seat
of the trouble and attempt to restore
quiet but up to a late hour in the aft
ernoon there had not been enough re-
sponses to make up force that would
command respect. The situation at
Manchester is deplorabe Since morn
ing the place has been in a state of
terror, scarcely any one daring to ven-
ture out of doors Business is suspend
ed and the residents are momentarly
expecting a renewal of hostilities.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-18
EVERY PROMISE FULFILLED.
Los Angeles an Ideal City in Which to
Hold Conventions.

Los Angeles, Cal, July 1.-THE con-
vention of the National Education as
sociation in this city during the week
Just passed was more largely attend
ed than any previous convention or
the association. and the total enroll
ment of members at Los Angeles eX-
ceeds that at any previous meeting.
At the Denver meeting the total en-
rollment was 1927. At Los Angeles
the enrolment as far as received to-
day is 2,5S2, with one-third of the
counties in California yet to be heard
from. The enrolment from California
alone to date is 1920.
In an interview Secretary Irwin
Shepard to-day said
During a long experience as secre
tary of the National Educational asso-
citation l have never known city to
make more complete and extensive
preparations for convention meetings
than those which have been perfected
by the local executive committee of
Los Angeles. Every assurance given
by the committee has been carried out.
The arrangements for the meetings of
the various departments of the asso-
citation were never more complete or
more satisfactory. In no city in which
the association has met of recent
years has the weather been so cool
and delightful The proberbial hospi-
tality of California has been fully real
lied and no meeting except the one
held in San Francisco II years ago,
can be compared win this one. The
cordial welcome extended by the peo-
pie of the state: the many places of
interest throughout California, proved
exceedingly attractive to all visitors;
certainly the members of the National
Educational association look upon Cal
ifornia as an ideal convention state
and are exceedingly grateful for the
generous and delightful hospitality, not
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-18
PROSPECTS BRIGHT
For Negotiation of a Reciprocity Treaty
with France.

Washington. July 1.-THE present week
closes the period of TWO years prescribed
by the Dingley tariff law within which
reciprocity treaties may be negotiated and
as a result there is much activity in those
foreign quarters having reciprocity nego-
tations pending. The most important
negotiation is that of the FrancoAmeri-
can treaty. These negotiations reached a
rather critical stage last week. as neither
side was quite satisfied with what had been
given. But to-day the prospects have
been frightened materially. and it is said
in high official quarters that there is every
prospect of final and satisfactory con-
clusion of the negotiations. The treat
les with Great Britain relating to- the
West Indian colonies of Jamaica, Bermu-
da and Guiana also remain to be signed.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-18
A ROUSING RECEPTION
Was Given Private Dunn, Who Was
Wounded at Caloocan.

"OunCeu SaiOOcan
Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Helena, July 17.-Private Thomas Dunn
of Company l.. 1st Montana, returned to
Helena to-day after being for several
weeks in the hospital at the Preside,
ceiving treatment for the wound that he
sustained at Caloocan on Feb. q, when
a bullet passed through his head, enter
ing at the back of the right eye, totally
running that organ and severely injurng
the other. He came from San Francisco
via the Great Northern from Seattle, the
Great Falls & Canada and the Montana
Central. He was not expected until to-
night when he was to have been given a
rousing reception by the Grand Army and
Battery A The fact that he was coming
earlier was not known until an hour be-
fore the train arrived, so that only few
friends were at the depot with his father
to meet him. There was a touching scene
as the boy left the car, feeling his way.
and fell into his fathers arms. rous-
ing cheer greeted the lad, who. beyond
the misfortune that has almost ruined ais
sight. appears to be otherwise in good
health. He held a 1evee at his home
this afternoon. The government will soon
send him East to consult an eye spe-
cialist with the hope that he can soon re-
cover the sight in the remaining eye.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-18
Delegates Appointed.
Special Dispatch to the Standard.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Helena, July 1.-Governor Smith to-day
appointed the delegates to represent the
state of Montana at the conference on
combinations and trusts to be held in the
city of Chicago under the auspices of the
Civic Federation on Sept. 1916. 1899. They
are: Hon. Martin Maginnis, Hon. W. F.
Sanders and Ex-Governor j. X. Toole of
Lewis and Clarke county: Hon A. j.
Campbell and Ex-Governor Richards of
Silver Bow county; Hon. Charles S. Hart
man, Gallatin county; DR.. II. II. Swain,
Beaverhead county
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-18
Fairbanks in MinneanoliS

Minneapolis. July lI.-Senator Fairbanks
of the International boundary commission
reached Minneapolis to-day en- route home
from tour of the Alaskan coast on the
United States revenue cutter McCulloch.
He declined to discuss the boundary mat
ter, although he confessed to a pleasant
trip. Minneapolis lumbermen. who are vi
tally interested in the tariff, took Senator
Fairbanks in charge during the day. ten
dering him an informal reception, view
of the sawmills and a dinner at the Min
neaoOliS rluh
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-18
GIVEN IN FULL.
Corbin Insists That No News Has Been
SUPPRESSED.

Suppressed.
Washington, July 1I-Regarding state
ments that cable dispatches received in
Washington and other news regarding the
war had been censored contrary to the
usual custom Adjutant General Corbin
to-day said:
"Yes, these complaints have been
brought to my notice. A word of expla-
nation is perhaps due to the country no
less than the department. The enormous
amount of work the office has been called
upon to perform has taxed to the limit the
endurance of the clerks, who, by the way,
are as competent as any that can be
found anywhere. Complaints were made
by several of the assistants and clerks
that our clerks were being annoyed and
their time taken from legitimate work by
direct application for information from
people in no way connected with the of
flee or the public service. AS a matter of
protection of the public interests and
good administration the circular Of June
% was issued. The censure of the So
called censored press is without just
cause and evidently made under a misap-
prehension of facts. There has been no
information received from General Otis
that has not been given to the press
promptly on the bulletin board in the hall
of this office. Every fair-minded repre-
sentative of the press will bear witness to
this statement. What would the man
ager of any one of the complaining pa
pers say if information concerning the
business of the papers was inquired for of
the printers rather than at the business
Office? This is case exactly in point
THE standing instructions of the pres
idsnt and secretary of war are that the
public shall be given all the information
we receive This has been done, and will
continue to be done. OF course, plans of
campaigns that would be of help to
Aguinaldo and other rebels have been kept
buJ all events transpiring have been given
in full
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-18
Situation Unchanged.

Washington, July lex Secretary Fos-
ter left Washington this afternoon for mis-
summer home on Lake Ontario. He de-
cided not to await the arrival in Washing
ton of Senator Fairbanks, his colleague on
the joint high commission, but consulted
fully with Secretary Hay on the subject
of the Alaskan boundary and the pros
poets of a reassembling of the commits
sion. There has been no ascertainabe
change in the situation from diplomatic
Standnoint.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-18
Recruits Wanted.

Chicago. July T.-Lieutenant B. II.
Wells, in command of the naval recruiting
station to-day received orders to recruit
$50 men, mostly landsmen for service in
the navy. This is the largest order re-
ceived since the Office was opened.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-18
For Higher Wages

Chicago, July l7.-Sxteen hundred menu
bers of the Boiler Makers and Iron Ship
builders union struck here to-day. They
ask for an eight-hour day. 80 cents per
hour and a half holiday on Saturdays
during the summer. Two hundred and
fifty men employed by the Chicago Fur
mace company as ore Shovelers also struck
to-day for more pay
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-18
Hended for Japan.

Seattle, July 1.-THE Hartman excur-
sion party sailed from Dutch Harbor for
ST. Michaels July Z. After a short cruise
in the Bering sea it Is understood the
party will go to Japan, returning home by
the way of Honolulu.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-18
Miles and Mckinley.

Washington, July 17.-Major General
Miles called on the president for about 10
minutes this afternoon The visit, it was
stated, was occasioned by General Miles
position as acting secretary of war. The
matters under discussion related merely
to the routine of the war department.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-18
A Canners' Combine

San Francisco, July IA fruit can
uers' combine, including II corporations
and % plants, has just been formed in
this city. The new combine includes al
most every important cannery in Califor-
mia and will cut prominent figure in the
fruit industry of the state, besides con-
trolling prices and debating terms to the
fruit growers.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-18
Municipal Water system.

Los Angeles, July 1.-THE final ordi-
nance calling for an election to vote 81 .0O0.-
900 bonds for the purchase of municipal
water system for Los Angeles was passed
bv the city council to-day. The bonds
will bear 80. per cent interest, the lowest
rate of any bonds issued by the city
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-18

Hunt, 18th infantry, at Camp Meade;
Captain William H. Gillewater, 31st in
fantry Fort Thomas; First Lieutenant
Walter p. Corbett, 30th infantry, Fort
Sheridan; First Lieutenant Wilson ID.
Strong, 3ad infantry, Fort Sam Houston;
Captain Guy V. Henry, 26th infantry.
Plattsburg barracks.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-18

Saturday IL was announced work would
be begun to-day. The butchers, whose ac-
tion caused the lockout of the plants
1000 employees, were anxious to go to
work, but it was announced this morning
that the firemen refused to sign the agree
ment submitted by the company .ast
week
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-18
ROuph Rider Killed.

Salt Lake, July lib. c. Morris, for
merly of Torrey's Rough Riders, was shot
and instantly killed by J. II. Benbrook in
a Main street restaurant tonight. Jeal-
ousy on account of a woman was the
cause. Benbrook was placed under ar
rest
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-18
Orders to Sail.

Seattle. Wash, July lit is reported
that the battleship Iowa to-day received
orders to sail for San Francisco next
Thursday. She has nearly finished coal
Ing.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-18
still shut Ont.

Kansas City Mo, July T-Swarzchild
& Sulzbere's packing plant. closed by the
management last week because of a disa-
greement over wages with it's 20 butchers.
did not open as expected, at noon to-day.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-18
Officers Assigned.

Washington, July 17.-Officers appointed
to the new volunteer regiments have been
assigned as follows; Major Clyde d,
The Somerset reporter., 1899-09-21

In fact we have had the pleasure of showing our
customers more complete line of NEW and FASHION,
ABLE GOODS in every Department. which you are cor
daily invited to inspect.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-09-21
DIED.

Cornyille-Sept g. Edith NJ. (Leavtt) wife c
Charles f. Longfellow, aged 80 years.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-09-21

Made extra strong Blue sefges and
cheviots dark mixtures double seat and
knees, 100, S225, 81 50, $500, s. 50,
81 90.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-09-21
Girl wanted to do general housework.
Inquire at SIMPSONS drug store.

Girl wanted to do gene raj homework.
Inquire at SIMPSONS drug store.
Kendall's full orchestra at "a Tenn
perance Town" tomorrow night.
Special prices on hot water bottles and
all rubber goods at Wings drug store.
Mr.. VIM. B. Snow and Mrs. Fannie
Cabot left home for Gardiner, this
morning.
Will Fletcher returned yesterday after
noon, to South Bethlehem, Pa, where
he takes his senior year In Lehigh Uni
versity.
Rev. Harry W. Kimball, pastor of the
Island Avenue Congregational Church,
attended a meeting of the trustees of the
Maine Missionary Society at Portland,
Tuesday.
C. d. Miller is to have colt show at
Fairvew Park next Wednesday, the
27th inst, where the premiums offered
by him for the best colts sired by his
horse, Stirling, will be awarded.
A. A. Pierce has purchased the Madi-
son steam laundry and has already taken
possession. We learn he will remove
his family to that place at an early date,
much to the regret of their many friends
in Skowhegan.
On account of the uncertainty of the
| bounds of Water street, the seectmen
have petitioned the county commits
sioners to locate and define its limits,
and notice is given in the REPORTER to.
day of hearing on this petition, Tues
day, Oct "a.
Next Sunday morning at the Congre-
gatioual Church, the subject of the SER
mon will be "Those things in which the
Christian is Rich" Rally Sunday will
be observed In the Sunday school,
There will be special exercises and a
chorus of children. 1t is important
that every scholar be present. In the
evening in the church there will be an
illustrated lecture with stereoptieau on
micronesia and its Missions
w. f. Eaton of Scion, on Tuesday,
shipped a fine Hereford calf to East
Wilton. He has also sold calves to go
to Leeds and Ossiper, y. H., but found
the law for that State require special
examination for tuberculosis before they
would be received there. In conse-
quence of this the calves were inspected
by veterinary surgeon and a report
was made to headquarters. Mr.. Eaton
was obliged to take this stock back to his
farm in Scion. 1t is expected that the
calves may be shipped within 10 days.
The Daily Free Press-Tribune of
Waltham, Mass, gives the following
announcements:
The engagement of Miss Nettie
Sweetzer and Louis b. Talbot is an
nounced. The wedding is to take place
at New Gloucester, Me-, Oct. 2Sth.
The announcement is made of the en-
gagement of Miss Mabel Johns and
Harry F. Talbot. The wedding will
take place, Oct. 2Gth
Roth rantlaman ara aonS of T. r
The Somerset reporter., 1899-09-21
Job Printing.

The Job Printing Establishment connected
18th the SOMERSET REPORTER is prepared to
~ ali classes of work, the richest aswell as the
nv ueost common Jobs. Competent and expert
.noed workmen are employed and large
stock OF paper, envelopes, advertising, we'd
sjno and business cards in great variety.
orders OF dances, bills OF fare, programs etc,
&c printed in great variety of styles on short
orders by mail will receive careful attention
The Somerset reporter., 1899-09-21
MAR RTE D.

Butte, Montana, Sept. lst-Roscoe X. Dodge
and Miss j. Margery Dow of Skowhegan, Me.
West Athens-Sept. 10, by Rev. j. F. Taylor,
Mr. David S. Thompson OF Athens and Miss
Alta Brasier Of Brighton
The Somerset reporter., 1899-09-21
sEw Advertisements.

yost-wiil R. Jewett.
Silk-A. W. Bourget.
Sombs-M. b. Heselton.
Toreclosure-Addie b. Gee.
Grapes-Somerset Fruit Co.
mess Goods-D. F. Judkins.
Hillipery-Mrs. F. A. Benner.
inns and Rifles-A. g. Blunt.
poad Notice-N. w. Brainerd.
Announcement-W. b. Steward.
probate Notices-E. F. Dsnforth.
iansn Plu ms-Chas. E. Leighton.
Hot Water Hester-Chas. a. Ross.
6ntside Garments-W. P. Or, way.
Ssrpenters-Msrst Worsted Mill.
petition for Discharged. H. Davis.
Notices OF Foreclosure-OrinR K. Jose.
Ienpess Miller Shoes-Green Il Barnard.
Petition for Discharge-Eathan Fowler.
A temperance Town-C. A. Fairbrother
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-07-14
TO OLD POINT COMFORT, AND THE
SEASHORE, AUG. 9TH.
The Greatest OF All Trips.

The regular Annual Excursion to Old
Point Comfort ia charge OF Mr.. ". A. W.
gus, 5. j. A., viii be run "Wednesday,
Aug, 9Th, via Illinois Central and the
Chesapeake & OHIO Railways, from Fur
ton on regular train; leaving at 1910 4.
NJ, connecting with Seashore Special.
which leaves Union Station, foot Of sew.
enth street At l.3O +. NJ. The round nm
to Old Point Comfort - ouil $3.50 aud
the tickets are good til Aug 5Oth., wIth
stop-over privilege returning only.
This trip surpas-es any offered The
travelling public. Grand and beautiful
scenery, invigorating mountain air, surf
bathing, ocean yoy age, palatIsl hotel en-.
tertainment aud visit TO the Capitol II
desired.
Every attention aud courtesy extended
TO ladies without escorts Choice o. routes
between Richmond and Clifton FORGE.
will be given, enabling those who desre
10 visit Lynehburg, Naldrsl Ridge and
other points Of interest.
sleeping car rates will be - 90 ior be- h
Louisville TO Old Point, to be &C upied
by one or two persons, and application tor
sleeping car space should be made At once
to w. A. WnGUs, $. p. A, Iopkinsyille.
Ky. For further particulars address a.
above or call on agen, |. e Railway.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-07-14
The National Evil.

Gen. Lew Wallace, the disun,
.uished author Of "Ben Hur,r who
stands high in the councils Of the
Republican party, In discussing
he subject Of trusts recently at
Charlottesville, Ind. said:
II know nothing more repre-.
hensible than the neglect which
aas been shown this evil by the
natIonal authorities, from Presi.
dent Mckinley down. lie has an
Attorney General who sits in has
elegant Office at the capital aud
sees the indignity multiply every
day almost every hour - right
under his eyes. The public will
hold the President responsible for
the negligence aud indifference Of
bis Attorney General. The only
hope in the future of action 10y
The authorities Is In the organize.
lion o: all laboring men"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-07-14
sCOURGE OF YELLOW FEVER.

Santiago de Cuba has always
lad the reputation of being the
breeding spot of yellow fever in
Cnba, and the epidemic nov pre-.
nllIng there, Notwithstanding the
,horts OF Con. Wood and his as.
sstants TO place the city IN excel.
tnt sanitary condition, shows
hat years of negligence cannot
be overcome hy few months OF
Irict sanitation. The outbreak
q yellow fever ut Santiago ~ IN
he face of strict sanitation and IN
illeged To result from germs witch
lave been bred for many gears in
he old Spanish barracks. The
were disiutscted, were
thoroughly cleansed. were over.
1suled, but the carelessness of
years IN sanitary matters could
rot be easily remedied, aud our
iroops are falling victims TO the
disease.
The advent of the curse at San.
iago is to be greatly deplored:
American soldiers are dying for
hey are not indurated, but the
ipread oftbe plague will he check.
ID, for cleanliness Is certain to
conquer.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-07-14
Told ON a Tennessean.

In the mountain districts OF
Tennessee there are many people
who never saw train, aud when
a railroad was surveyed and con.
structed through a wild part OF
the State but little work was done
by the natives tor a year. They
put in the greater part of their
time watching the wOrkmen, but
the greatest event in their lives
was when the first train came
along. Some of them were &C.
tuslly afraid Of the engine and
gave 1t q wide berth. The track
was finally laid 90 far 90 the Cum.
berland River, and owing TO a de.
lay Of bridge material the work.
men crossed the river and began
the construction Of q tunnel, One
day . tall, raw bOned Tennessean
stood watching the work. There
was q puzzled look on his face and
be finally turned to a travelling
man aud saidi
They may be able to bit that
hole every time, bnt II they miss
II there will be b - / to pay"
The man actually believed that
no bridge would be built, and that
the trains would make a flying
leap across the river and dash IN
to the tunnell on the other side.-
Commercial Travellers Bulletin.