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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-23

mOHeS, you Know, Is an EVIL.
Yes hut l don't suppose people are to
blame for it when it's inherited" -Phila-
delphia Bulletin.
Lady of the House Ito peddler)-If you
do not go away I'll whistle for the dog.
Pushing Peddler-Then let me sell you
a whistle, mum.-Tit-Bits.
isn't your little town sort Dwell
Slow"
SLOW? We've had the kissing bug here
for two weeks. Detroit Free Press.
The Bride (rapturously)-oh, Jack, isn't
everything just lovely?
The Groom (devotedly)-Yes, darling
and aren't you and l just everything
Brooklyn Life.
"They had a debate at the club the
other night. The subject was Resolved,
That the Martini is more deadly than
the Mauser"
Guns or cocktails?"-Clevelan Plain
Dealer
Little Edward-I visit had whiskers
like papa.
Mamma-Why. darling?
Little Edward-Then you couldn't al
ways see when my neck needed washin'
Chicago Times Herald
Mrs. Hermitage ION the evening train)
! wonder why the city department stores
won't deliver an order of goods free in
the suburbs unless it exceeds five dollars
worth?
Mrs. Isolate (ditto)-Well, they know
that suburbanite can easily carry five
dollars worth.-Puck
What's the difference" said Mr.. Bly,
kins, with the air of man who is ask
ing Cnnundrum. between an error of
Judgment and a blame-foo blunder?"
! doubt whether there is any," said tine
friend.
Yes, there is a heap of difference One
IS mistake you make when you are run
hlhS a business yourself and the other
mistake you make when somebody has
hired you. Washington Star.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-23

1t would take Porto Rican hurricane
to purify the atmosphere of France.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-23

Postage free for the United States, Can
ada and Mexico. Elsewhere
postage added.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-23

Mrs. Langtry's marriage was about
as fine theatrical performance as any
she ever perpetrated.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-23

event OF war are manifestly unfit to have
a country. and that the sooner they are
wiped out of existence the better it will
be for civilization and humanity.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-23

AS an American citizen with four
hundred wives, the sultan of Sulu is
about as pronounced an expansionist
as any.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-23

No, my colonel, NJ. Labor is alive
and kicking, and it isn't necessary to
turn the court martial into a coroner's
inquest
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-23

General Macarthur ought to go out
and win another battle while we wait.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-23

The Dreyfus trial would be a rollick-
ing comedy if it We're not deplorable
tragedy.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-23

The resignation of Reed bears very
little similarity to the resignation OF
Alger
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-23

1t is to be hoped that the Montana
regiment will find it plain sailing from
now on.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-23

were interested. How come there to be
any Baptists in Kentucky, anyhow?
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-23

After one or two false starts the Mon
tana volunteers got off yesterday and
are now in the homestretch
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-23

Despite the fuss the boilers are max
ing most Kentucky democrats continue
to take theirs straight.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-23

Mr.. Mckinley is getting into pretty
deep water and, unfortunately for him,
he can't swim like Funston
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-23

Daily and Sunday. one year...........$1o.0 90
Daily and Sunday, six months ........ 500
Daily and Sunday, three months 800. 800
Daily and Sunday. one month. / 90
Sunday, one year .....................e 100
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-23

Some Of the enemies of NJ Labor are
evidently believers in Internal machine
politics.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-23
In the Best Of Humor.

Money. you know, is an evil"
Yes, hut l don't suppose people are to
blame for it when it's inherited" -Phila-
delphia Bulletin.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-23

Lady of the House Ito peddler)-If you
do not go away I'll whistle for the dog.
Pushing Peddler-Then let me sell you
a whistle, mum-Tit-Bits.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-23

Main Offlce-Standard Block. Anaconda.
TELEPHONE NUMBERS.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-23
The ANACONDA STANDARD

STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Publishers and Proprietors.
Printed Every Day in the Year.
Entered at the postofiice at Anaconda as
second class mail matter.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-23

Business ONCE .........................N No.
Editorial Rooms neutrality-suspicious.. No. 4
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-23

isn't your little town sort Dwell
Slow"
SLOW? We've had the kissing bug here
for two weeks. Detroit Free Press.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-23

The Bride (rapturously)-Oh Jack. isn't
everything just lovely?
The Groom (devotedly)-Yes, darling
and aren't you and l just everything?-
Brooklyn Life.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-02-10

Victims to stomach, liver and kid>
ney troubles as well as women, and
all feel the results in loss of appetite,
poisons in the blood. backache, nerv-
BUSINESS, headache and tired, listless,
rundown feeling. But there's no
need to feel like that. Listen to J. w.
Ga1dner, Idaville, Ind. He says:
"Electric Bitters are just the thing
for a man when he is all run down,
and don't care whether he lives or
dies. 1t did more to give me new
strength and good appetite than any
thing l could take. J. can now eat
anything and have a new lease on
life" Only so cents, at Elwood &
Stephens drug store. Every bottle
guaranteed. 3
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-02-10
A GOOD SHOT.
cd BIN Knew What He Was About, Aftss
All.

cid Din Knew What He Was About, AftsS
All.
ut was while Stemwinder johnson had
the upper store ut the Rosebud" said Colo
mel George Barry last night at the Lotos
clch, that Nose Howard was the chief
government herder for the agency. was
stationed at Fort Niobrara in those days
and occasionally got over to the Rosebud at
other times than issue days. Old Bill Hu-
ston, sort of retired cowboy, was hanging
around the agency then, sometimes york
ing as herder, but for the most part pick
ing up what he could as a hunter. He was
the finest shot with a winchester / even
saw and thought nothing of taking of the
head of sage hen at 100 yards. He
wouldn't pick up jack rabbit that he'd
hit anywhere else than in the head.
''Mose Howard and old Bill Huston were
good friends Nose used to say in his slow
drawl, old Bill amt sech Teller as he
use to be, but he's q humble citizen, an
that's me every time
Zone day When l happened to be In
Johnson's store Nose came in, more ex-
cited than had ever seen him before. For
quarter of an hour he didn't say word,
bct stood over by the big stove-it was a
COlO, raw Jay All OLC AdlA-ShCWAh6 VObssSco
and shooting tarantula Juice in a way that
showed violent perturbation of spirit.
"'Say, Johnson he drawled out, 'wha'
ye think old Bill Huston done? Well, il
he didn't come plum nigh to shooting me
cold, Pm goat. was comm up finn the
lower store, an was bout half way across,
when a winchester ball pinged right past
my ear so close could feel the wind Of it,
looked around bit, an over there on the
creek bout half mile was old Bill Huston
pickin up Il sage hen. Sa-a-y, maybe you
fellers b'leeve wasn't hoss-tile.'
"'What did you do, Moser asked John
son.
81 jess waltzed over there said Nose,
an says to Bill, WHAT" says. lair you
a-shootin att"
"'"Humph," says Bill. You fool.
Don't you spose seen your Moved around
till you was plum four inches out o
range "'-Ncw York Sun.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-02-10

The Socialist Almanac and Treas
ury Of Facts is paper-bound vol
ume of 230 pages of very valuable
information to all socialists. For
sale by "The People," 1874 Williams
St., N. Y, Or we will sendit at pub
fishers price, so cents.
Our home smoked hams and
bacon is made from Nebraska corn
fed hogs. This meat was socially
selected for us and is extra choice,
but our prices are no higher than
you pay for ordinary smoked meats.
Give them trial and you will find
we tell the truth. f. Bossong & Co.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-02-10
0n.10. mar Sold and guaranteed by all drug
WV.UV'OHO gsts to CURE Tobacco Habit
Christian Church.
Millions Given AWry.

1t is certainly gratifying to the
public to know OF one concern in the
land who are not afraid to be gener>
Gus to the needy and suffering.
The proprietors OF DR.. Kings New
Medical Discovery for consumption,
coughs and colds, have given away
over ten million trial bottles Of this
great medicine; and have the salts
faction OF knowing it has absolutely
cured thousands Of hopeless cases.
Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarseness and
all diseases of the throat, chest and
lungs surely cured by it. Call on
the Perry Drug Co., druggist, and
get trial bottle free. Regular size
soc and 81. Every bottle guaran-
teed, or price refunded. 3
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-02-10

Tops, globes and wicks for Angle lamps
for sale at THE DAWN Office.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-02-10
Attention, Real Estate Owners

Is the title to your property clear? Have al
conyeyances been properly made, executed and
recorded? Have all encumbarance which h have
been aid, properly satisfied OF record: hav ,.e
Won an abstract of the title to your property?
Il not, how do yor know the condition OF your
title. The undersigned has the only set OF ab,
s,ract induces in this county; has had years
ty and han promptly and accurately furnish ab-
siacts OF title to any al or mining properly IN
this caunty or any information. pertaining 10
real or mining property obtainable from the re-
cords of this county,
JAS. q. BOYLE,
june3 DAVIDSON BIN ''ooM u
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-02-10

I'D light at ! n as,Sp that will give a
n,. 5.Ts oi sisS, anal e.. =. cali at
ups before you purchase, s our Angle
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-02-10

Death and danger in LaGrippe. Health and
strength in DR.. Miles Restorative Nervine.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-02-10

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by PIl|e|
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-18
a Request.
London Bridge. Va, Oct. II

London Bridge. Va, Oct. II.
EDITOR Virginlan- Pilot:
IL persons who consider themselves
friends TO the cause of building hospi-
tails were as careful in the methods
they employ for that purpose, as they
are in concealing their names from the
public, Norfolk would not be wanting
in hospitals to-day.
The spirit that pcrvades the article
signed Justice" has never been known
TO build anything.
a public that is so capable of appre-
ciating the service rendered by st. Vim
cents for so many years, is capable OF
nEpreciating the need OF more than
one hospital The Norfolk public not
only desires to meet the needs of its
people in that line, but fully intends to
do so. In the future will all persons
using this or any other column in our
daily papers to refer to the Protestant
Hospital In any way. kindly sign their
names and oblgc.
MRS. FRANK Il. WASHINGTON.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-18
q three mastcd schooner, drawing s feet
= inches of water, passed through the
canal easily.1 lsg 81 IS d. q i.f
! CANAL IN RUINS.

CANAL IN RUINS. !.
In January, 1852, the Confederate
FORCES cut the bank and let the water
out TO prevent the Federal forces fol-
lowing them. This was repaired In
1863 the United States Commissioner
called to collect the tax on income and
was Informed that the company had no
income. not having enough TO pay lock-
keepers, etc. Nearly. MI the business
mad beenr destroyed since the COM
mencement of the war. In 1868, appar-
emily because Of the necessity Of taking
the oath Of allegiance, the president
ana four directors resigned, and from
this time until November 6, 1866, there
are no records Of meetings
From statement in the record book
lt ncpears that from 1862 to the close
OF the war the canal wns in possession
of the United states Government and
used by 1t, and ut the end of the war,
being Of no further use to the govern
ment. it was surrendered to the conf
pany in q. condition of great dilapida-
ton. the effect jointly OF neglect and
a statement made by Mr.. Edwards,
In memorial to Congress in Deem
Der. 1871, confirming the above extract
from the records. says that in 1863 he
received al appointment from the
abled him to save the work from entire
destruction. Before that he had been
treated with disrespcct: the books of
the Office were taken from him with
the building which contained them.
The desks We're broken omen and the
destruction of the papers was perpc-
trated, This accounts for the loss Of
so many valuable memoranda.
After the war the Legislature OF VIr-
GINA authorized the issuing of 5000, 900
in s per cent. bonds. These were issued
in 1S67. In 1871 u petition was sent to
Congress for aid in enlarging and i'm
proving the canal, but we have not been
able to learn that any such petition
met with favorable response. In 1874
committee OF bondholders made an in
Vestigation and estimated that an ey-
pendfture of 100000 would proba bly
bring the income up to SIS, o0o of which
$4,000 would be necessary for operating
eXDcnScS. 'o
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-18
PEOPLES FORUM,

NoTE.-Thc Peoples Forum being
freely open to all parties, classes, per-
sons, views and capacities. the Vir-
sInian-Pilot is responsible for none
OIL the statements nor opinions ex-
pressed therein. nor for the style In
which they are set forth. The ignorant
and uncducated shall he heard here
equally with the learned
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-18
wcslmin,.ter League E,ec,. omcor,

The Westminster League of the First
PRESBYTERIAN Church has elected the
following officers for the ensuing year:
President. j. Thomas AIoreland; Vice
PRESIDENT, John ID. Rush; Secretary,
Miss Helen Bancroft; Treasurer Wal
ter e. Lane.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-18
'Tle People Now RealizGyIt

A little over year ago We adYertiseds
that We would sell one stove of our make
TO anybody as low as dealer could buy
q carload. Then our trade was liniitedstos
virgins and North Carolina Slnca WEI
advertised this we have shipped them to-;
every State from New York TO Florida.
and as far West as ohio-right In tina
heart OF other stoyo manu- rae tur er,.: 4
Nothing but praise comes from these
States for their baking qualities and exss
scelient finish. The celebrated FYtz. Leo
Cook Stove is destined to DO In more
homes in more States than any othens
stove ever made. Write for informationa:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-18
cure tho following symptoms:


Pains in tile back, side, under the shout
der blade. smotherin5 sensations, II tired
feeling, coated tonsue. blotches or PIN
bloating stomach .,I headache. dizziness,
flag, losing weakened memory creeping
and GOODNESS In the feet or legs creeping
paralysis, sciatica, specks before tho eyes,
loss of vitality. premature old age. Are
You nervous? Do you take cold easily ?
Are you losing IN weight? II SO, DR.. Hal.
locks Wonderful Electric Pills will cure
you. Tho Pills will give lustrc to the eye.
nerves of steel and correct all the above
symptoms. They cure after all else fails.
LADIES will find in them a valuable
tonic and the greatest blood and nerve
builder OF the age They are perfectly
by persons OF the most delicate constit,i.
lions.
Sold at stores. or sent from laboratory
sealed. 81 per box: boxes. sufficient 10
cure most obstinate cases. S..
Circular sent. sealed, free. IIALLOCK
DRUG CO.. ITO Court ST.. Boston, Mass.
Pills for sale by Burrow. Martin & Co,
2sS Main street and . Hill street, Norfolk,
Va. Trade supplied, =.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-18
Then You Need the Old Or.
Hailock Wonderful EIec-
trio Pills for Weak, Worn
Out, Nervous People,

Thoroughly tested for 20 years; they are
warranted to
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-18
SAFE
COUNSEL
FOR SICK
WOMEN

1eucorrhea had continual pain in abdomen Sometimes
could walk the floor for three weeks at
time Since using your medicine, more hear.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-18

VERY woman suffering from any trouble can be
q helped by Mrs. pinkhsm This statement based on
sound reasoning and nnrivallcd record. Multitudes
of Americas to-day bless Mrs Pnkham competent
and common adYice Write to herif
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-18

address is Lynn. Mass. Absolutely no
charge is made for advice. ~ suffered
SEVEN years and would surely have died
but for your help" writes MRS. GEO.
BAINBRlDGE, Morea, Pa. to Mrs. Pinkham.
q It Is with pleasure now write to inform
you that amnow a healthy woman, thanks
to your kind advice and wonderful 1nedi-
cine. can never praise 1t enough. Twas
a constant sufferer from womb tronk1e and
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-18
4 ailS'vaal
News

THE ENGLISH AND BoER BovERNl
aIENTs ARE AT WAR IN THE TRANS
yAAL. BUT THAT IS NOT HALF SO;
IMPORTANT TO YOUR PocKETBooK
AS THE EXCEPTIONAL VALUES WE;
ARE SHOWING THIS WEEK. FAST
BLACK sATTEEN PETrICoATs. WITH.
HEAVY RuFFLE. 5oc.
FANCY MERCERIzED PETTICoATS,
WITH DEEP RuFFLE. soc. TO sl4s.
WE MAKE A SPECIALITY OF CHILi
DRI1N'S REEFERs AND HAVE "A
WE'LL SELECTED LINE, RANGING
FROM SOC TO $3.50.
WAISTS IN THE NEWEST SHADES.
AND STYLES. SKIRTS In THE swell
LEST wEAVES AND LATEST CUTS,
A HOT Line OF FURs FOR COLD
WEATHER,
Where shopping is pleasure.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-18
.BN[[0V, NQ[In Z Co.,
296 MAIN STREET.
Dixie Remedy Co.
SYPHILIS! EEs!a5s5y S sssGH&s'y per- E:

IN ., dors yor can ne ~. IN IN 10
for the same price under Same guaranty.
II you prefer to come hero we will con-
tract to pay railroad fare and hotel bills.
have taken mercury, iodido potash. and
still have aches and pains, Mucous
Patches In mouth, sore throat. pmples,
copper colored spots ulcers on any part
OF the body. hair or eyebrows falling out,
1t is this Syphilltlc BLOOD POISON that
We su nni to cure; We solicit Tho
world for case NO cannot cure. This
disease has always baffled tho skill of the
sent sealed on application. Also Lost
Manhood cured, and make you feel like
y boy. Also Gonorrhoca. elect Sperma-
torrhoea, Whites. unnatural discharges,
or any inflammation or liberation OF
mucous MEMBRANES cured. We guarantee
to euro or money refunded Write for
blanks and booklets on these Diseases.
Address THE DIXIE REMEDY Co..
2. o. Box o23, Norfolk Va
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-06-17
Buy Cream Flour
at Garlock's

On Wednesday morning Of last week,
the Stars were twinkling early, but
proved to be a number of our citizens
making ready for a trip to Keystone,
where they were to organize a Chapter
in the evening. Fourteen members Of
Custer Chapter took carriages. and made
the trip in a short time. The work Of
the order was given at keystone in a
most satisfactory manner, Grand Officer,
Bro. X. w. Windsor being very efficient.
At midnight labor was suspended for
the active duty of partaking of an ele-
CANT supper served at the Fay house
after that was disposed Of work was re-
sumed and continued uninterruptedly
until two o'clock, when the G.. NJ. an
nounced the Mount Etna Chapter U. ID.
fully organized to work in all degrees.
The party returned to Custer Thursday,
loud in their praise of the Keystone
people, who entertained them royalty.
The visiting members were: Sisters
Elliott, b. McFadden, r. Nc
Fadden, Odds, Orr, Pitcher, Rutkowski,
c. Towner, Todd, Windsor, with BROTH
ers Clark, Elenault and Windsor. n
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-06-17
Caucus.

A meeting of the republicans Of Gus
ter precinct was held at the court house
last Saturday evening, pursuant to call
of the committeeman, TO select eleyen
delegates to attend the county conyen-
ton which convenes in this city at 2
o'clock p. ~. today. /. NJ. Donaldson
was elected chairman and J. f. Pitcher
secretary. The following delegates and
alternates were elected:
Delegates Il. NJ. Donaldson, +. f..
Rogers, VIM. Courtney, Joseph Kubler,
ID. w. McFaddeD, j. l.. Pitcher, Chris
Wilkinson, NJ. A. Willis, w. A. Petch,
G. G. Crary, Isaac Ainsley.
Alternates-H. q. IIamaker, j. F.
Smith, Alfred Johnson, Frank Meeker,
VIM. Moore, NJ j. Bailey, N. s. Tubbs,
James Hare, Israel Bower, S. f. Elliott,
&. $. Johnson.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-06-17
Affidavit.

The following affidavit has been hand.
ed in to this Office and is published by
request.
''A County ul sVo Of M Hnneia. SIS.
Thomas Shepard being duly sworn, on
his oath, deposes and says: that during
the month of May, 1898, he was confined
In the Pennington County Jail, at Rapid
City, S. ID. That at said time James
Thompson was confined in said Jail, on
the charge of rape and was brought be-
fore Hon. Levi MCGEE, Judge of the
seventh judicial circuit court, on or
about the 2Sth day of May, 1898, for
trial. That during the said confinement
In said Jail the inmates thereof were in
the habit Of playing jokes on each other
and during the recess taken in the trial
OF said James Thompson he was return
ed to the Jail and received q visit from
Annie Brown. a friend of his. After
the departure of said Annie Brown, this
affiant asked said James Thompson how
the trial was progressing and said in a
joking manner hat he was ready to
write out a sente &c and commenced to
write on a piece of brown paper, James
Thompson also wrote on a piece of
brown paper as follows, to-wit: "She
says ! am guilty.; at that moment the
sheriff called him and went with him to
the court room; afiant further says
after they had departed he picked up
the paper On which said Thompson had
written and thinking that he could have
a joke out of 1t and initiating the hand
writing of said Thompson as closely as
possible wrote under the said writing
amongst other things the following
words, to-wit: Il had better plead
guilty." signed the name Of James
Thompson to it and directed it Annie
Brown, hereinbefore mentioned and
gave it to the j%anitor, a colored man, to
deliver to said Annie Brown and for no
other purpose whatsoever.
Afiant further says that the said case
against the said James Thompson was
closed that evening and he was told by
said Thompson that the said note de-
livered to the j~anitor, as above stated,
was used as evidence against him in
said trial that he recognized the paper
as the piece on which he had written
and without examining it closely adj
mitted the writing to be his, not knowing
that anything had been added to 1T.
Affiant further says that the writing
done as aforesaid was done in a joking
manner, was not intended to injure said
James Thompson and was not intended
to go in other hands than the said
Annie Brown.
THOMAS SHEPARD.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this Both day of May, 1899.
L. S. TYLER,
[SEAL. Notary Public for South Da-
kota, Minnehaha Co.