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The times., 1899-10-23

Clearing House exchanges for last week
compare as follows with those of the pre-
ceding weeks:
Exchanges week ending October d. 81, ,202. .533 092
Exchanges week ending October H.. l. les, ,902 4ss
Exchanges week ending October 80. ,450, $50, 632
Exchanges week ending Sept 2s.... 789, ,234, ,IOi
Exchanges weel, ending Sept. 23. 1880, OBS, 2s5
Exchanges week ending Sept. l6... ,O9s, ,7ss, ,22s
xRxchanges week ending Sept o.. 500, 526, ,474
XExchangos week ending Sept -. 93s, ,s5S, ,272
Exchanges week ending August %. 972, ,66S, l42
Exchanges week ending August 19.. 965 ,5lg, ,793
-Four days. XFive days
Bank clearings this week run beyond
The times., 1899-10-23
The 3 DAYS" Cure

(for men) leads all remedies Ia this city;
prompt and permanent cure nc charge. Con-
sultation free. DR. McKEEHAN SIC 18th ST.
NV. Office hours, all day, till p. m. Sundays
included) oc19-3st
The times., 1899-10-23
Dr.. Ledthermdn,

EXPERT SPECIALIST In the cure Of all private
diseases HydroceIe, Y4ricocele, sU,ctufe, I'm
potency, and Syphilitic Diseases positively cured
Advice and consultation free. Both sexes Daily
to u, to s, Tuesday. Thursday. and Saturday
Evenings to g.
COZ street Northwest.
(C1osed sundsy.I mh3o-H
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05
IN THE DISTRICT COURT
The Suit of Sells, Schwab & Co
Against William j. Beckett.
JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT
Plaintiffs Claimed They Delivered the
Goods Relying on the Statements
OF Fred Gamer Other
Court Matters.

There was a short session of the dis
trict court yesterday morning Judge
Napton held no session yesterday after
noon, court being adjourned at o'clock
until $3.50 o'clock this morning.
The first case heard was that of
Sells, Schwab & Co. of Chicago against
William j. Beckett, trustee in bank
ruptcy of Fred Gamer, the shoe man.
The suit had been brought to recover
property to the amount of 1914 So, the
plaintiff alleging that on Feb a. 1899,
the defendant Fred Gamer filed his
petition in bankruptcy in the United
states district court to be adjudged a
bankrupt, and on the same day he was
by the said court duly adjudsed a
bankrupt and that William j. Beckett
was elected trustee in bankruptcy to
take charge of and administer the as
sets of the defendant, Fred Gamer.
The plaintiff claimed that on Feb,
"a, 1899. he was the owner of and en-
titled to the possession of personal
property of the value of S67453, and
that in ebruary Fred Gamer, without
plalntlHs consent, wrongfuly disposed
of the goods and delivered the same to
the said defendant VIM. J. Beckett. as
trustee in bankruptcy, for the benefit
of his the said Fred Gamers creditors
The plaintiff further claimed that he
shipped these goods to Fred Gamer
from Chicago on Jan. 49, 1899, and
that the transfer was based upon GER
tain false and fraudulent representa-
tons heretofore tO-wit: On or ab )ut
April 3, 1898, and on or about April g.
1898, made by said defendant Fred
Gamer to the mercantile agencies of
*. G. Dun & Co. and Bradstreet & Co.
respectively, for the purpose of Undue
ing and procuring credit from the
merchants of the United States, said
Fred Gamer represented to r. G.. Dun
& Co that he had assets amounting in
the aggregate to $4,000, and he also
represented that he owned a house,
total worth in and out of his business
SLOT 200
The plaintiff claimed that each and
all of said representations We're false
and known to be false by the said Fred
Gamer at the time they We're made, and
that the plaintiff did not know,
and had no means of knowing and
that in consigning said goods it relied
entirely upon the truth of said repre-
sensations.
After hearing the case, judgment was
given by default in favor of the plain
tiff for the goods seized by the sheriff
and the costs of the suit Mcconnell
& Mcconnell We're the attorneys for the
plaintiff.
In the case of D. C. Mcdonald VS..
w. M. Leaske ct al, the demurrer set
for yesterday morning was post
poned.
In the matter of Peter Vincent VS.
G. c. Vineyard, the motion for an or
der to name a day for the settlement
of the receivers final account was set
for hearing on Monday, the 18th.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05

pany to Hans Jorgens, lot No. Is. in
block No. So, in the eastern addition to
the city; consideration 81.
Hans Jorgens and wife to w. E.
Gaily, all of lot No. 10. in block No. 80,
in the eastern addition to the city; con-
sideration, 1926.
F. e. Sergeant and wife to Katie E.
Mcclure. all of lot No. II. in block No.
106. in the city of Anaconda; consider
alton, $575.
Arthur B. Mcconnell to Frank A.
Jones. the south one-half of lot No. 8. in
block No. So, in the city of Anaconda;
consideration, 81. 700.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05
An Imprisoned Emperor.

The emperor of China is still in close
confinement son an island, made a penin-
suia by. day by the letting down of a
drawbridge in the southwest corner Of the
palace. His chief amusement is the
training of goats and monkeys. The for
mer he has, by dint of much patience
taught to do tricks of every kind. One is
to jump drought the paper windows
which are found everywhere in China,
from the palace to the cottage. 1t was
said that the empress dowager complained
OF the expense of having daily to replace
the breakages.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05

At Albany the law makers are wrangling over
the abolition of the death penalty. The man
who succeeds in passing such bill will prove Nc
great benetactor to the breaker of man s laws
rs Hostetter'S Stom ach Pitters has to the
breaker of natures laws. If you've neglected
your stomach until Indigestion constipation
biliousness, liver and kidney troubles are upon
you there's but one cure-Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. Don't fail to try it, All druggists
sell it.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05

All people wearing glasses that are
not perfectly adjusted or do not give
perfect vision, can have them eX-
changed for our correct glasses. Cas-
shy, expert optician. Montana hotel.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05
Best Train Service From the Twin citi

Best Train Service From the Twin Cities
Is via the Milwaukee line.
To Milwaukee and Chicago five
through trains each business day and
four on Sunday
To st. sIcuiss daily gH48EF
To Kansas City daily. -
The celebrated Pioneer Limited to
Milwaukee and Chicago every evening
is the only perfect train in the world.
Via the Milwaukee-the lowest rates
to all points
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05
Suit for xli.,S6,

An action was begun yesterday in the
district court by Attorney J. r. Bear
man on behalf of MacCallum & Clou-
tier against Thomas LeBoeuf and Lucy
LeBoeuf, his wife. to recover $147S6
alleged to be due for goods delivered
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05
Mean Thing.

From the indianapolis Journal.
The stout girl and the slender girl met
and kissed fervently.
What an awful waste" said the smart
young man, being near.
Gould he have been speaking of me?'
asked the slender girl in the most innocent
manner.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05
Needed 1t,

from Tlt-BitS.
Il rise for information. shouted an eX-
cited politician.
Il am very glad to hear it," said a by
standcr, flor no man wants it more"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05
Paw DAYS,

The following days have been decided
upon as pay days for the various de-
partments of the Anaconda Copper
Mining company:
Saturday, May 6. 1899, foundry de-
partment.
Wednesday, May 10. 1899. upper
works, converters, refinery, brick de-
partment.
Thursday, May II, 1899, lower works.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05
When Nature

Needs assistance it may be best to rem
der it promptly, but one should remem-
dies only when needed. The best and
most simple and gentle remedy is the
Syrup of Figs, manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05

If you are likely to need a piano in
the next few years, buy it now while
you can save 500 or more. A chance
like this you will not get again. Aug.
Meyer, 1T East Park
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05
Real Estate Transactions.

The following real estate deeds We're
yesterday filed for record in the office of
the county clerk and recorder:
The Anaconda Copper Mining COM
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05

Kittie Bracken. an unfortunate young
woman of this city, was arrested early
yesterday morning on East Park ave-
nue. by Officers Bosanitz and ingalls,,
charged with drunkenness
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05

Pay your subscription to the Ana
conda Standard for one year in advance
and secure the handsome premium,
Paris of To-Day"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05

Ten days sale, commencing Satur
day, May 6, at Anaconda Millinery par
lors, 416 East Park. Prices lower thar
even.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05

Have you age sight? If so, have
your eyes properly fitted with glasses
Cassidy optician, Montana hotel.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05

Any poor person or child whose eyes
require glasses and is unable to pur-
chase them, will be fitted with glasses
free. Cassidy, optician, Montana no.
tel
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05

The preliminary examination of Lee
H. Wilson. charged with obtaining
money under false pretences, which
was to have taken place yesterday be-
fore Judge Frank Kennedy. was post
poned until next Monday at l O'Clock.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05

All our patients eyes are correctly
measured for errors of refracton and
glasses ground to fit them. Cassidy,
ophthmalic optician
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05

Headaches and nervousness cured by
properly fitted glasses. Cassidy, oph-
thalmic optician, Montana hotel.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05

All school children fitted with proper
glasses at 30 per cent discount. Cas-
sidy, optician, Montana hotel.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05

Near and far sighted eyes corrected
with our perfect glasses. Cassidy. oph
thalmic optician. Montana hotel.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05
WITH THE POLICE.

Richard Simington Taken to reform
School-Kittie Bracken Arrested.
Young Richard Simington, who plead
ed guilty several days ago of horse
stealing and who was sentenced to five
years in the reform school by Judge
Napton, was taken to Miles City yes
terday by Sheriff Jack Conley. The
young boy seemed happy and express
ed himself as satisfied that he would
now have a chance to learn a trade.
Il don't know what trade I will learn -
said Richard. II think l will take up
masonry or bricklaying."
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05

Clark's Rocky Mountain mineral is
positive cure for catarrh. Smith
Drug Co.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05

Eyes examined free Cassidy, ey
specialist, Montana hotel.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05

Cross eyes Strengthened by our cor
rect and proper fitting glasses Cas-
sidy, expert optician
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05

Columbia, only first-class wheel in
the market, at L. A. Kings.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05

Near and far sighted eyes corrected
with our perfect glasses. Cassidy, oph-
thalmic optician, Montana hotel.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05

He looks as shy as an Easter rabbit. u"
An but you can't always judge il mar
by the length of his ears"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05

Headaches and nervousness cured by
properly fitted glasses. Cassidy, oph-
thalmic optician. Montana hotel.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05

SSH East Park avenue. Office hours, s
to II a. m, to and to p. m.
Residence. sos Main ST., Anaconda.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05

A shipment of choice Californi
wines received at Ed Devine's.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05

Squirting eyes corrected by our per-
feet fitting glasses. Cassidy, ophthal
mic optician, Montana hotel
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05

Eyes examined free. Cassidy, eye
specialist, Montana hotel.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05

j. NJ. SLlGH NJ. D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05

: Eyes examined free Cassidy. eve
specialist, Montana hotel.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05

Office West Third ST.. near Main
Telephone No, Il. Anaconda, Mont
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05
Also Proprietor Of Passenger Baggage and III.
press Line. Connections made
with all trains
Office and Stable First Street. AnaeonAA
Dissolution of Co-Partnership,
PHYSICIANS,

DIR. N S. SNYDER,
Surgeon to ST. AIMS Hospital
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-05

lay, May II, 1899, lower works.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-01-14

nine ballots We're taken. On the third
ballot 1t was discovered that a total OF
1893 ballots had been cast at that time,
however. there were but 1877 members in
the caucus, and the ballot was thrown
out new ballot was ordered with the
same result, and the third ballot was
thus taken three times before the diff.
Guilty was removed.
Senator Hawley was at all times In the
lead, but until the final ballot was cast
and counted his margin was too narrow
to permit Of great confidence. The first
ballot found the senator just two votes
short. In other words, 1t required but
the change in one vote to give him the
nomination. The second ballot, however,
showed loss for Hawley Of four and a
corresponding gain for his nearest COM
petitor, Mr.. Fessenden. On the third
ballot Fessenden gained one and re-
peated it in the next two, Senator
Hawley, meanwhile, losing seven. On
th,' sixth ballot Mr.. Fessenden dropped
two. while General Hawley was given
seven OF the votes which he had lost, and
on the next ballot he was carried through
with III votes, and few minutes later
the leader Of the most formidable op-
position moved to make it unanimous,
and General Hawley was declared the
nominee Of the caucus amid cheers.
reinforced by the throngs In the capitol
lobbies. which had patiently waited dur
ing the long balloting process.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-01-14
HAWLEY VICTORIOUS.
Wins Connecticut SenatOrship A ftes
Bitter Fight.

Hartford, Jan. 12-General Joseph X.
Hawley was yesterday nominated by the
Republican caucus of the Connecticut
general assembly as a candidate to sue
csed himself as the Junior United States
senator from Connecticut, and at
later date he will be elected by the joint
convention Of the state legislature to
serve his fourth term in the highest law
making body Of the land.
The victory which came to the dis
tinguished soldier and statesman fur
nished the climax to one OF the most
bitterly waged political contests ever
fought in this state. For weeks and
months there has been no letup in a
strife for the honor which was rendered
complicated by the presence in the field
as General Hawley's competitors of two
Of the most prominent Republicans In
the state, Samuel Fessenden of Stam-
ford, q member Of the Republican ma
tional committee, and Morgan q. Bulke-
lev, one Of Connecticut's former gov
ernorS.
afternoon. when the Republicans Of the
house of representatives and the state
senate met in a joint caucus. The vic
tory of General Hawley was not secured
until three full hours had been consumed,
and nearly all of that time was occupied
in balloting. Technically or officially,
there were seven ballots. but practically
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-01-14

Halifax, Jan. l2.--The house Of Stewart
Fleming, IA lumberman at Musquodoboit
harbor, was burned down and his wife
and two babes perished In the flames.
There were six children in all. The
mother and II domestic got four safely
out of the house and Mrs. Fleming re-
turned for the two remaining infants
crisp near the street door and the bones
of the children beside it. The house, was
half burned before the inmates awoke
Mr. Fleming is away in the lumber
camps.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-01-14
Fatal and Costly VI reck.

Chattanooga, Jan. "a headon col
lision occurred yesterday between a local
passenger train and Il double header
train on the Knoxville and Ohio branch
Of the Southern railroad near Newcomb.
The engineer of the passenger train was
killed. as was his fireman. The en-
gineer of the freight train was also
killed and his fireman fatally burned.
The passenger train had the right of
way. and the freight was running in dis
obedience of orders. Two passengs re-
Were killed and "A number serious y
burned. An oil car was next to the en-
gine on the freight train and its tank ex-
plodad. almost destroying both trains.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-01-14

Revere. Mass. Jan. 12.-The exercises
which dedicated the beautiful building
to be used as town hall and public
library occurred last evening. The large
auditorium was brilliantly illuminated
and handsomely decorated. Some 5000
persons We're present, and the opening
order Of the evening was the Colonial
March" followed by invocation by Rev.
+. l.. Elberfeld. The Arlington quartet
furnished vocal music. The town hall
keys were delivered by Arthur d. Curtis,
chairman of the building committee,
who gave brief review of the towns
history. The keys We're accepted by
William p. Janvrin chairman of the
board of selectmen. Mayor Quincy Of
Boston was among the speakers. he con-
graduating the town on its admirably
arranged tOwnhouse.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-01-14
VERMONT'S SENATORSHIP.
Id ID. clines, but Chief Justice
Ross Accents.

st. Adams, VT. Jan. l2.-Hon. B. F.
Fifeld of Montpelier yesterday notified
Governor Smith that. on account Of
family reasons. ne was compelled to de-
cline the appointment as United States
senator to succeed the late Senator Nor
rill. The appointment was at once
offered to Hon. Jonathan Ross Of St.
Johnsbury, chief justice Of the supreme
court Of Vermont. and he accepted. re-
signing his judgship
Jonathan Ross was born in Waterford,
VT. Arril 30, 1926 He was the son Of
Royal and Eliza Mason Ross. His
grandfather moved from Massachusetts
in 1895. cleaning farm and cutting
forests IN one Of the pioneer towns Of
northern Vermont. Judge Ross was
educated in the public schools OF Water.
ford, fitted for college at ST. Johns
bury and graduated from Dartmouth
college in 1851. He worked on the farm
through all his boyhocd days, and taught
winters in the country schools while at
tending college. After graduating from
Dartmouth. he taught in Craftsbury, and
was admitted to the Orange county bar
In 1856. He came to st. Johnsbury,
where he practiced law until 1870, when
he was elected to the supreme court
bench. In 1890 he was elected chief
judge. which position he held until he
sent in his resignation yesterday. Judge
Ross was the oldest in service on the
bench. He Is typical and honored
representative OF the judiciary Of Ver-
mont. During his residence Of over 40
years in st. Johnsbury, he has been
highly honored by public positions, and
has also held many places Of trust and
responsibility.
In 1865, Sc and 81 he represented St.
Johnsbury in the Legislature, was for
many years Il member of the state board
of education. and in 1869 member Of the
last board of council censors held in the
state. In 1870 he was elected to the
state senate. and the same year he was
elevated to the bench.
Judge Ross was twice married. He
has wife, five daughters and two sons
living. At the present time he is one
OF the trustees of ST. Johnsbury academy,
an officer of the South Congregational
church. and, until a few years ago. was
director in the First National bank
and Fairbanks Scale company. Judge
Ross is typical Vermont statesman,
firm in his convictions. honest in manner
and thoroughly posted in current ma
tional events. The appointment came
to him unsought. and will be we'll re-
ceived throughout the state.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-01-14
Awaiting the Outco,ne.

New York. Jan. lO.-The Herald saws:
Two persons are now suspected by the
police of having some connection with
the Barnet and Cornish poisoning cases
From indications at police headquarters
yesterday it seemed probable that some
important move was in contemplation.
but whether or not arrests will be made
today or tomorrow remains to be seen.
captain McClusky of the detective
bureau yesterday gave to w. j. K!nslev
the handwriting expert. some additional
letters ana envelopes. Mr. kinsley said
he hoped to be able to make IA report to.
day.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-01-14
THE NEW AMBASSADOR.
Disting uished Son Of Distinguished
FamiIy-Began With Party,

New York, Jan. 12.-JOseph Hodges
Choate, who has been appointed ambas-
sador to Great Britain was born on jan
"a, 1892 in Massachusetts,, and is the son
Of DR.. George Choate. He was gradu-
ated in 1882 from Harvard college and
two years later from Harvard law school.
After years study in Boston office he
was admitted in 1855 to the bar OF Massa-
chusetts. In the same year he entered
the office of Scudder & Carter in New
York city, but soon left and entered the
Office Of Butler, Evarts & Southmayd.
He afterwards formed a partnership
with William II. Barnes, but in 1859 be-
came member Of the firm Of Evarts.
Southmayd & ChOate. From that time
on his name became thoroughly we'll
known throughout the legal profession.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-01-14

Boston, Jan. 12.-The committee on
the part Of the stockholders Of the Elec-
trolytic Marine Salts company held a
meeting here yesterday. and, although
the committee could not make state
ment indicating an immediate prospect
of a final settlement, the members Of
it declared that the outlook was en-
tirely satisfactory. OF the 1854, 900 shares
of stock issued by the company. over
900 shares have been turned over to
the members of the committee as trus-
tees, with full authority to make the
best settlement possible. The COM
mittee expects to be made trustee Of
practically all the stock before long,
as it Is constantly being sentin.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-01-14
Policy Unanimously Apnroxcd.

Shanghai. Jan. 1O.-The municipal
council. the chamber of commerce and
the America and China associations gave
a farewell banquet to Rear Admiral
Reresford. who has been in China to
inquire as to the opportunities for fur
ther developing British trade in this
country and as to the security for in
vestments and undertakings already
here. Mr.. BeresfOrd said that the cos
mopolitan character of his hosts proved
that his policy in China was una animously
approved by the representatives Of the
great nations having the largest trade
interests In China.