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The Anaconda standard., 1899-12-09

H. Casey against John r. Lewis, one
of the occupants of a part of the Hes
perus lode. Three venires for tales
men We're issued and exhausted before
jury was obtained. The plaintiff rested
after the introduction of evidence to
prove his title. Mrs. o. F. Wolcott, on
behalf of the defendant, testified that
she bought the land now occupied by
Lewis in 1885, paying $50 for it, and
said that she took possession with the
intention of making the property her
home and proceeded to improve the
premises by building cabin. Mrs.
Wolcott also stated that during the
time she remained in possession no one
ever disturbed her or questioned her
right to the ground. and she did not
know that the title she had was ques-
toned until this suit was commenced.
In 1890 she sold the place to Mr.. Lewis
for $500 and gave him a bill of sale at
that time. The lady also claimed that
since the beginning of the trial she had
been insulted by Captain Lyons on ac-
count of this case. in the court house
and on the street, and had refused to
talk with him about the suit. An even
ing session of court was held.
A complaint was filed yesterday
charging Dennis Doherty with assault
in the second degree. The complainant
is Edward Doherty. brother of Dem
mis-. Edward accuses Dennis of beating
him over the head with an iron bar. a
foot and a half long. And Dennis ac-
cuses Edward with trying to steal his
dogs. The story told by the complain
ant is that while he was at house on
the Anaconda road in Dublin gulch yes
terday morning his brother came to the
house and assaulted him. He has an
abrasion of the scalp. extending from
the frontal bone to the occiput, and
another across it exactly at right angles
intersecting the soft spot on the top
of the skull and running from ear to
ear. The abrasions make a perfect
Greek cross and speak eloquently of the
power in the arm of Dennis and the
precision of his aim. In his defense
Dennis relates that Edward prowled
about his place in the night and tried
to steal his dogs.
A complaint was filed in the district
court yesterday in the case of John
O'Rourke against A. A. Lasker and
Carl I. Shultz. The suit is brought to
compel the defendants to pay a judg-
ment for S2,O21.75, secured by the plain
tiff on Nov. IS, 1895, against the North
western Brick & Supply company. The
defendants were directors Of this COM
pany and the company failed to file an
annual report. as required by law:
therefore the plaintiff holds the defend
anus responsible for the judgment OBJ
tanned against the company. The
statute makes the directors of a corpor-
alton liable for its obligations when it
fails to file reports.
Marriage licenses have been issued by
the gentlemanly Cupids who ofticiate
at the office of the clerk of the district
court to Pat Griffin and Nellie Shea
and to Arthur D. Denny and Lille Eu-
genie Fink. The latter couple were
married by Justice Nichols yesterday
All the parties live in Butte.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-12-09
THE CONDITION OF TRADE
Continued from Page Two.)

strong. Copper shows little change, but
tin is lower again on smaller consumptive
demand. Activity in hardware Is largely
confined to holiday specalties which are
experiencing an active movement at most
markets. The feature of coal trade has
been the increasing scarcity of bituminous
from the East and West Some market
are reported practically bare of supplies.
The strength of wool Is apparently un-
impaired though demand is quieter. Lon
don prices have again moved higher and
the small available supply of fine grades
supports the belief that prices still move
upward. The granting of a 10 per cent
advance at nearly all the large cotton
mills Throughout New England. which. on
the basis OF census figures, would point
to an increased purchasing power being
secured by nearly 100000 people.
The coffee trade of the country, but par
ticularly of New York. has been agitated
and speculative prices have been influen-
ced by the delays growing out of the un-
settled situation of the quarantine car
goes from Santos. More seasonable wealth
er conditions have further stimulated the
demand for boots and shoes at numer-
Gus points and hides and leather retain
all the strength gained as result of last
months rise.
Wheat. including -four shipments for
the week aggregate 5,133,3s1 bushels.
against 3,699, 400 bushels last week, 6,S6s, ,952
bushels in the corresponding week of 1S9S
6,266, ,lo9 bushels in 1897; 4222.714 bushels in
1896. and 2;45S,323 bushels in 1896 Since
July l. this season, the exports of wheat
aggregate 94,3O .227 bushels. against 1O3-
476,994 bushels last year and la, 2O4, 1853
bushels in 1S97-S
Business failures in the United States
this week number 22O, compared with III
last week, 237 in this week a year ago.
2a2 in 1897, Ss1 in 1896 and 31S in 1895
Business failures in the Dominion Of
Canada for the week number 81. as com
pared with % last week. 20 in this week
year ago, % in 1897, AZ in 1896 and 50 in
1895.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-12-09
A BRILLIANT AFFAIR.
The Testimonial Concert Given Mrs. Hill
at the Opera House.


No more artistic or brilliant social af-
fair has ever been seen in Butte than
the testimonial concert given to Mrs.
Edna M. Hill at the Grand opera house
last night by the ladies of Butte. Among
the participants in the concert was the
best talent in the state, and the house
was filled with one of the finest audi
ences ever seen in the Grand opera house.
The stage was beautifully decorated with
palms and flowers, and the whole house
had brilliant appearance. The pro-
gramme opened with an overture by the
Boston & Montana band. which was fol-
lowed by ladies' quartette with Two se-
lections, 1.-THE Arrow and the Song" and
THE Bobolink's Song the latter being
especially sweet The quartette was COM
posed of Miss Voltz. first soprano; Mrs.
Winchell, second soprano: Mrs Haldorn,
first alto, and Miss Finnegan, second alto.
The three last named are well known
among Butte's accomplished vocalists, but
it was Miss Voltz' first appearance before
a Butte audience. and she Immediately
won warm place in the hearts of those
who heard her. She possesses a voice of
great range and beautifully clear and
sweet. Miss Voltz has recently come to
Butte to reside, and is the new leader OF
the Episcopal choir.
w. A. Clark, jr., gave several violin
solos, which were exceedingly well receiv-
ed. Mrs. h. V. Winchell sang "'TWaS
April '"The Night Has a Thousand
Eyes" and the German "Blumenpolka."
and responded to an encore with a beauti-
full ballad.
M. FL. Hrschfied of Helena the noted
pianist, gave an artistic performance of
three numbers. Dedication, by Schu-
mann-L.zt; "Serenata" by Beethoven,
and sercnade
king Cotton and an encore by the
Boston & Montana band opened the sec
ond part of the programme.
Mr.. Schmidlap sang .The Courier of
Moscow" and for an encore the bcauti-
ful selection THE Hermit" by Moskow-
ski. Mr.. Schnlidlap received an ovation.
One of the gems of the evening was a
violin solo by Nicola Thomas. the child
violinist, who graciously responded to
two encores.
Mrs. George Haldorn who is always
sure of an enthusiastic reception from
any audience. sang "a Spring Song" and
The Rosary" and the programme con-
cluded with medley by the band. Mrs
Hill, for whose benefit the brilliant affair
was given played the accompaniments
and upon her first appearance on the
stage was greeted with great applause.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-12-09
He GOT INTO TROUBLE
Juror Made a Disrespectful Reply
to the Court.
WORRIED ABOUT HIS WIFE
Lawyers Pleaded His Case When He
Appeared to Answer for Con-
tempt-Fred White
eide's Reply.

Thomas Rowe, one of the members of
the jury panel brought into Judge
Lindsay's court yesterday morning on
venire to try the case of John Lewis
one of the defendants in the suit of
George H. Casey VS.. A. Anderson ct al.
got into trouble while being examined
as to his qualifications as juror Up
on examination by the plaintiffs at
torneys he had no knowledge of the
case and no bias, and no reasons why
he should be exempted from jury duty.
But upon being examined by the de-
fendant's attorneys he discovered that
he had knowledge of the case and bias,
and he interrupted the proceedings 10
state that his wife was sick and to ask
the court to excuse him. Judge Lind
say told him that he had been offered
an opportunity to present excuses and
had failed to do so. The time for that
had passed, the court said. The wit
ness made some answers and remarks
in an Objectionable way, and Judge
Lindsay ordered him to appear at the
bar for contempt at O'Clock. He mad
disqualified as juror. At o'clock
the court took the case up.
You may step forward, Mr.. Rowe"
said the court. and the delinquent
moved up to the front.
If it please your honor" said r. n.
Harwood, one of the lawyers in the
case, II would like to say something in
Mr.. Rowes behalf. He met me down
the street and said that he is much
worried t the situation he is in before
the court, and asked me to make an
explanation for him. He said that he
did not understand that he had the
right to offer excuses at the opening
or he should have done so. and that
he was worried about his wife, who is
In delicate state of health. His wife
is subject to spasms. and he was wor-
Tied at being taken away from her. If
he made contrary statements they
arose from his agitation, and he meant
no levity. All he meant was that he
deplored being tied up here while his
wife is sick. He is worried at the con-
struction put on his answers by the
court and wished to be placed in cor
rect light
n. w. Mcconnell. another lawyer IN
the case. pleaded for Rowe also. said
he: while the juror is a stranger to
me and while 7 think he did wrong, l
think his actions resulted from his anX-
iety about his wife. Such anxiety for
the welfare of wife ] think is a good
ground for mercy. and ! ask the honor
able court to excuse him.
'"rhe court has no desire to be harsh.
If the conduct of the juror resulted
from the conditions described by coun-
sci, the court VIII excuse him. You
The Anaconda standard., 1899-12-09
Handkerchiefs
HenneSSy'S

Fancy colored border Handker-
chiefs. hemstitched, SC each or six
for 2oc.
Plain white hemstitched Hand
kerchiefs. With hems u. 70 and &-
inch wide, at SC, 10c and 15c each.
Plain white hemstitched Hand
llerchiefs, pure linen, soft finish.
ready for use, at 20c, Csc and Soc
each
Fancy white hemstitched Hand
kerchiefs, with embroidery and Val.
lace borders. 15c each.
Fancy white embroidered Hand
kerchiefs, with narrow Val. edging
and insertion border, csc each.
Plain white pure Irish lintn
Handkerchiefs, hemstitched in all
widths, price Soc each, three for 81.
White hemstitchcd Handker-
chiefs, pure linen, with embroidery
and narrow lace edging, 35c each,
three for 81.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-12-09
Nearly Completed.

The stone and brick work which
makes the two-story addition to the
Bell telephone building is nearly COM
pleted and the house will be under roof
in few days. The new switchboard
and other improved appliances will be
installed early next spring, when this
city will boast of the finest equipped
telephone exchange in the West. .t,5. rs4
The Anaconda standard., 1899-12-09
At One-Third Off
kersey Jackets

Made of black all wool Kersey,
good weight, with notched collar,
coat sleeve, lined all through with
black satin, stylish and perfect fit
ting garments, sizes "a to A inches,
price $40 each.
Jackets made of fine quality all
wool Kersey Cloth, with latest coat
sleeve, notched collar, stitched
edges and lined all through with
satin. Warm and serviceable gar
ments, colorings green, navy blue
and black, sizes "a to 10 inches, price
$3.50 each.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-12-09
A Lamp Exploded.

A small amount of damage was done
by a fire which started at 1:3O o'clock
yesterday afternoon in the crib occu-
pied by Viola Lewis at AZ East Mer-
curry street. A lamp exploded and set
fire to the carpet and partition wall
The fire department responded to an
alarm and soon had the fire out.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-12-09
Bank Clcal.ings.

New York Dec. S.-The following table
complied By Bradstreet. show the bank
clearings at principal cities for the week
ended Dec. s. with the percentage of in
crease and decrease as compared with the
corresponding week last year:
The Anaconda standard., 1899-12-09

Under the management of Nick
most popular health resort in the state.
1t offers relief from Butte smoke at
moderate rates-$2.50 per day, $14 per
week. including plunge and private
baths. Stages leave Langlois' and cor
The Anaconda standard., 1899-12-09
The Standards Premium.

Subscribers that pay one year in ad-
vance for the Standard are entitled to
a choice of either one of two handsome
and valuable volumes-"From the At
lantic to the Pacific" or "a History of
the Spanish-American War" Call to-
day at Standard offices-Anaconda,
Butte, Missoula or Great Falls.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-12-09
Handkerchiefs

White hemstitched Handker-
chiefs of pure linen of fine texture,
embroidered in dainty patterns, soc
each.
White hems titched Handker-
chiefs of pure linen, hand embroid-
cred, for 75c each.
White linen Handkerchiefs, finest
quality, with scalloped and en-
broidered edges, for 81 each.
Extra fine linen Handkerchiefs,
hand worked fancy embroidery and
handsome lace effects, prices 81,
$l.25 and s1.50 each.
Japanese silk initial Handker-
chiefs, new and fancy designs, all
colors, price 25c, 35c and SOC each.
Pure linen initial Handkerchiefs,
hemstitched, price 35c each.
Fancy hemstitched China silk
Handkerchiefs. hand embroidered,
in all colors, 75c to $1.50 each.
Children's hemstitched and initial
Handkerchiefs and a new line of
Real Duchesse Lace Handkerchiefs
of beautiful designs.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-12-09

The Portland house, 100 West Broad
way. is now under new management
and has been thoroughly renovated.
Transient rooms, soc.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-12-09

California Cafe is the best place to
eat in Butte.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-12-09
Skates,

Davis & Wednesday, company. 90
Main street, have the biggest stock of
Barney & Berry's skates in the city.
All new patterns.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-12-09

Watch charms and scarf pins worth
s150, rs cents. Montana Music Store
The Anaconda standard., 1899-12-09
Sofa Pillows

We are closing out all the fancy
Sofa Pillows in our art depart
ment on second floor, as well as
all the pieces of commenced lin
The Anaconda standard., 1899-12-09
At Half Price
Free Instruction

In Art Needlework given on We'd
nesday and Friday afternoons Of
each week between and 4 o'clock.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-12-09

The demurrer in the case entitled
w. D. Clark against Lee w. Foster
and others was set for hearing on Dec.
90 by Judge Lindsay yesterday
The Anaconda standard., 1899-12-09

In Judge Lindsay's department of the
district court a jury was secured at
noon yesterday to try the case Of George
The Anaconda standard., 1899-12-09
NewmarketS

Beautifully made and finished, two
in tans, one cadet blue and one
golf Newmarket. All 36-inch.
Values $50 to $50 each.
At One-Third Off
The Anaconda standard., 1899-12-09
Given Ava,

Given Away.
nice china doll with every 81 pur-
chase at Davis & Weimescary company,
20 Main street.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-12-09

The case of the Columbus Phaeton
company against DR.. George Leo Ha-
genburger was dismissed as settled in
Judge Lindsay's department yester-
The Anaconda standard., 1899-12-09
Only 81 90 each
Art Department

All stamped Innings for Art Needle
work, and there is quite lot of
them, go.......... ..............
The Anaconda standard., 1899-12-09
Kersey PaIetot

Made of rich Kersey, light tan, p
length, with straight box back.
Strapped seams and edges with
six rows of stitching. Large fam
cy pearl buttons down front, lined
all through with silk serge, SILK
velvet collar to match. Size i6-
inch and very, very stylish.......
S65.oo values for $40, 90
The Anaconda standard., 1899-12-09

Marriage licenses have been issued by
the gentlemanly Cupids who ofticiate
at the office of the clerk of the district
court to Pat Griffin and Nellie Shea
and to Arthur D. Denny and Lille Eu-
genie Fink. The latter couple were
married by Justice Nichols yesterday
All the parties live in Butte
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-04-13
Miss Nichols School Closing.

RHINEHARr, April lO.-Miss Nina
Nichols closed the Rhinehart school
Friday with dinner by the patrons
and appropriates exercises by the
school. About 40 visitors were pres
ent and partook of the bounteous
dinner. Those present out of the
district we're Mesdames j. G. Hassler,
j. H. Taylor and P. Blackwelder and
children of Bonaza, Mrs. A, j. Brown
and daughter of Liberty Center, Mrs.
F. A. Conant and children Of Pearl,
and Mrs. Walter Nichols Of Abilene.
The school entertained the visitors
well with an interesting program
consisting Of recitations, dialogues,
solos and choruses, after which Miss
Nichols remembered each visitor as
well as the scholars with nuts, can
dy and oranges. Miss Nichols has
made herself beloved by every one
with whom she has come in contact,
especially her scholars, and it is witt
/
genuine regret that the patrons and
pupils part from her. She has don't
her work conscienciously and de
serves much credit therefor.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-04-13
An Expansion Atlas.

Rand, McNally a. Company Of Chi
cago have just issued a publication
that should be Of special interest to
every reader this state. 1t is the
Expansion Atlas, and as the title
indicates, treats Of the subjects and
countries now in the mind Of every
American. The atlas is mace up OF
l3 maps covering every part oil the
globe, and especially good maps OF our
new interests. One Of the most val
liable maps is that of Manila Harbol
and vicinity. This is on a very large
scale and shows most Of the small
towns spoken Of in the news from the
Philippines. This publication shoulC
be Of special interest to the news
paper readers Of this state, owing Il
the great prominence our volunteers
taken in the recent battles around
Manila. The price is SO cents, a
which rate it will be sent post paid t
any address. Postage stamps accep
table.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-04-13
Hicks April Predictions.

Heavy April showers and storms
may be expected from Sth to 18th
Hail in many sections with possible
sleet and snow in extreme north.
Much cooler with frosts in central
and northern sections about 18th to
14th. From 14th to 18th look for re-
turn Of falling barometer, rising tenn
perature and many April showers and
storms. Colder progressively from
west during 10th to 18th. From 10Th
to 22nd marked low barometer and
storms, attended by rain hail and
thunder, will traverse the country
from west to east Very cool nights
with irosts in the northerly ports will
follow. About the 25th to 9th is the
last April storm period. 1t will
bring much warmer days, low ba-
rometer and many heavy dasbcs Of
rain and hail.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-04-13
Shadinger-T -Teeters.

William H. Teeters and Miss Mary
G. Shadinger were married at the
home OF the groom Saturday evening
The wedding was quiet one. The
young people have the best wishes Of
many friends.
The groom is a son of Mr.. and Mrs
Lewis Teeters and is in the employ
of the Abilene Electric light works
the bride is daughter of Mr.. anc
Mrs. Joseph shadinger of Buckeye
Rev. c. G, Bear performed the cere
mony.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-04-13
A HOME NURSERY.
R. Bradley's Fine Stock Is Ready for
Purchasers

R. Bradley, the nurserymau' has
opened his spring stock OF fruit trees
on Broadway near Third and has a
splendid selection ofall kinds OF trees,
including the famous Dean's orange
peach etc. Mr.. Bradley is a home
dealer, he lives here, his nurseries
are here, and he is here to make
every guaranty good. Purchasers
should bear this in mind and see that
it is to their advantage to buy OF him
rather than Of travelling dealers, here
today and gone tomorrow All are
invited to call and see Mr.. Bradley's
fine stock. ! 1t is unsurpassed and
will commend itself to all. 1t sells
on its merits and is especially attrac-
tive because it is that of a home
dealer.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-04-13
SOME WHEAT NOT HURT.
East Dickinson Will Have Fai1
Crop Probably.

A. L. Hollinger. one Of the largest
wheat raisers Of East Dickinson, was
in the city. He says the injury to
the wheat is far less than many think
though there is some damage OF his
375 acres he will plow up only 20
acres. He says the greatest damage
is on the fields sloping to the north or
in spots south Of windbreak. South
ern slopes are coming up bright and
green. The bottom lands look better
than the uplands the county over
Those familiar with the situation
think there will be approximately as
much wheat raised this year as last
though by no means what the acreage
and fall outlook indicated.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-04-13
WHO GETS THE CALF!
A Gillatt Cattle Mix-Up That Is a
Lawyers Picnic.

Down in Missouri there is going on
mix-up over some Gillett cattle
that is complicated in several ways.
The Bethany Republican says "The
case Of the cattle replevined week be-
fore last from M. Hill, Of near Ando-
yer, is getting more complicated A
party from Kansas, who first sold the
cattle to Gillett, and claimed he
would be able to identify them, arriv-
ed here last week, and in company Of
Sheriff Sewer went up to Andover to
see the cattle After looking them
over carefully he identified 40 more
than had been identified the week be-
fore making l02 in all-which Sew
ier also took possession Of. Sewer
turned the cattle over to W. H..
Squires and j. H. Stanley for safe
keeping. Next day aparty represent
ing a bank at Kansas City, and claim
ing to have the first mortgage on
them, came up and the cattle were
again replevined for the bank Now
the poor cattle are doubly replevined,
and the onership is to mixed up that
additional lawyers will have to be en-
ployed to untangle the tangle, and the
consequence will be when the case Is
finished the lawyers fees and court
expenses are paid there will not be a
sucking calf left out Of the l02 three
year old steers replevined for the lit
igants. And this office may yet get
the calf"
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-04-13
Shifting Soil.


Real Estate Transfers, Reported by George
Merrill Abstraeterl
R A Briggs to q D Williams 81 Of n!
Of sw Of nwi Of nwi 1912, $50.
G II Whitehair to d 0'Counor 1t 3 blk
6 Chapman, $3.50.
+ T and NJ j Bayley to NJ II Gardner
It bk II X ~ HIS add, $3.50.
7 Able TO Il Rowland It AZ Lebold's
add, 81.
N b Robson to Jane Dickie nwl GIL
2, $500
NJ r and j 7 Moore to e n Hull Its Is
20 blk II Ilerington, 800.
n Gantenbin to A Gantenben "! nwl
2i.l5-2, $3.50. -
Jane and Sara Jones to Mary I Bowle'
cl nwj 14.1l.S, 500.
Mary 7 Bowles to + Il Debenham 9!
nwl l4.1l.3, $500.
N j Hadley to Mary A ,Minter bk |.
Rice Il BIS add, s2iO0,
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-04-13

Wherever you buy paint
this spring ask the dealer or
the painter to guarantee re
suits.
Never mind the talk about
"purity," chemical analy.
sis::' question is, will the
paint wear? Will they give
you any sort Of assurance?
And if it doesn't give satisfac-
ton, will they do the job
over, or make it good in some
other way
Maybe they will: ask 'em.
That's the sort Of guaran-
ty we offer you on Devoe
Ready Paint; we don't know
of any other paint with that
sort of guaranty on it: would
like to hear of one.
Sold by
RI. WOODS,
| Druggist, Abilene, Kas.