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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-08
BUTTE NEWS.
TESTIMONY Of EXPERTS
Was introduced in the Fish Law
Case.
THE COURT TAKES TIME
Defense Introduced a Letter to Show
That the Fish Were Caught
in Private
Pond.

An interesting question was on for ad
Indication in Justice Harringtons court
yesterday afternoon. 1t was in the case in
which County Game Warden Thomas
Curtis sought to have F. C. Slemons of
the Utah market punished for violating
the section of the fish and game law
which prohibits selling or offering for
sale speckled mountain trout unless
caught in private waters. Mr.. Curtis had
purchased a trout from the defendant.
furnishing the basis of the action, and
there could be no possible doubt that the
law had been violated provided the fish
was speckled mountain trout which had
not been caught in private waters, and it
was upon whether the fish purchased
from the defendant was a speckled noun
tain trout or some other kind that the case
hinged
To settle it expert testimony was in
troduced. 1t was another forcible illus
tration of the value of expert opinions
in most cases. The state produced wit
nesses who qualified as experts who de-
ciared the fish, which was in evidence
was a speckled mountain trout. while wit
nesses for the defense who swore to the
same qualifications to judge, asserted just
DIS pOSlIiNely IL was d salmon trout " men
the expert testimony was all in the court
was so greatly at sea that he suggested
calling more experts to tell him which of
the fishermen knew the most about what
they were talking about. 1t was sug-
gested that HAIRY Tuttle, Lieutenant Cal
kins or some of the other eminent author-
ties on piscatorial matters who tried
their luck at Deer Lodge last Sunday, be
called in. but Judge Harrington said he
did not want experts who could not tell
trout from salt mackerel, and he decided
to take the case under advisement
The defense made one telling point by
introducing letters the defendant had re-
ceived from the parties who sold him the
fish. in which it was stated that the fish
the defendant offered for sale had been
caught in a private pond.
Chief Deputy County Attorney Kelly,
who prosecuted the case, objected siren
uously to the Introduction of the letters
on the ground that they were not sworn
documents. but Judge Harrington ad-
mitted them and announced that he
would render his decision this morning
Attorney L. A. Smith appeared for the
defense.
The case against f. c. Mellen for selling
a quail which Judge Harrington took un-
der advisement Monday. was passed upon
yesterday, the court finding in favor of
the defendant by Diminishing the COM
plant
Three complaints for vagrancy were
filed in Justice Harringtons court during
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-08

Omaha, June -Catte-Receipts, 1900.
Market steady to strong. Native beef
steers, 81. 25@5 So; Western steers, s4l4. so:
Texas steers. So. 1891 .65; cows and heifers
So. S0G4 go; Gamers. 81 go; stockers
and feeders, S3.75Gl5; calves, $5G7; bulls
stays, etc, $3u4.25.
Hogs-Receipts, 11600. Market a shade
higher Heavy, s.. 6712G3 .72l2; mixed, So.
m3671a; light, So. G0d3. 67la; pigs, So. 2563. 60
bulk of sales. So .65GI370.
Sheep--Receipts. 1900. Market steady
Western muttons, $4d5; stock sheep, $50
4; lambs, $5M5.75.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-08

New York June 6.--The 18th annual
meeting of the Actors Fund association of
America was held here to-day. The follow
ing officers were elected: President, Louis
Aldrich; first vice president, John Drew:
second vice president. Antonio Pastor;
treasurer Andrew A. Mccormick; score
tary, Edwin Knowles: trustees for two
years A. M. Palmer, w. E. Sim, Angus
tus E. Pitou. Charles H. Hoyt, Roland
Reed, Augustn DAILY, Milton MOBILES and
Harry HARDWOOD.
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A Secret Peace Congress.

From the Detroit Journal.
A peace congress that sits in eXecu-
tive session and doles out to the public
only crumbs of news is a misnomer. 1t
is at war from the start-at war with
the modern idea of publicity. The work
of the peace congress and it's discus
sions should be given the widest pub
licity. Presumably they would have an
educative value, and as an important
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-08

lently locating settlers on timber lands
in the state of Washington, was arrested
here to-day by a deputy United States
marshal. 1t is stated that Wood has col
lected fees amounting to nearly sS.000 for
pretending to locate settlers on govern
ment timber claims.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-08

Poultney VT, and word has reached here
that they are bringing goor prices as the
demand for choice young horses was new
er better. Among other sales out of the
lot, one team was sold for 500 and another
Tor $500. Annual shipments of this class
OF horses to the same market have been
made by Mr.. Laribie for some years past.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-08

London, June THE report of the
breakdown of the Bloomfontein negotia-
tons has created considerable excitement
in political and official circles and there
is much speculation as to the next move
ment of the British government. While
Great Britain does not mean war it is
generally thought there will be military
preparations.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-08
He Will Retire.

Berlin, June 6.-Baron Saurma Won
Jeltsch. German ambassador to Italy,
will retire in consequence of i'll health.
He will probably be succeeded by
Count Won Vedel, general of cavalry
and governor of Berlin.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-08
a Store Robbed.

Special Correspondence of the Standard.
Libby, June BE. M. Browns jewelry
store at this place was brIen into last
night and the following articles stolen
One crest ring, biooustone staghead one
gold-flled watch case, IN. J. B." en-.
graved on front cover: two small GOLD
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-08

$25 reward to any one proving that E.
F. Mayer 40 West Park, does not put
in the best handspring made for 81.
Watch cleaning, $3.50.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-08

First street waif-She died from eating
too much ice cream.
Second street waif (takng a last look)-
No wonder she smles.-Life.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-08

For catarrh of the head, throat and
stomach, try Clarke's Rocky Mountain
Mineral. 1t cures. All druggists.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-08

Arrested for Fraud.
Portland, Ore, June 6.-John Wood
wanted in Seattle on a charge of fraudu.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-08

Three complaints for vagrancy were
filed in Justice Harrington's court during
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-08

The case against f. c. Mellen for selling
quail, which Judge Harrington took un-
der advisement Monday. was passed upon
yesterday, the court finding in favor of
the defendant by Diminishing the COM
Dlaint.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-08

About so of them here, all strict
ly new and fine goods, covered with
tapestry, velour, corduroy and silk
Velours. At all prices, from $40 to
$50 each, and every one a bargain.
Notice this one, then come here and
examine it. We mean just what we
say.
A $3.50 Couch for $1,000
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-18
JOY IN CANTON.
The Ohio City Rejoices at Prospect OF
President Mckinley Retaining
His Residence There.

Canton, o., July lit is reported
that Attorney Austin Lynch, the law
partner of Judge Day, acting for Presi-
dent Mckinley, is negotiating with Mrs.
Elizabeth A. Harter for the purchase
of the famous Mckinley cottage. Mrs.
Harter, the owner, declined to talk for
publication. Mr.. Lynch said: mo deal
has been closed, but negotiations are
pending. There are some legal points
that i hope can be arranged" Canton
is rejoicing over this good news. The
railroad records show that nearly
100000 political pilgrims visited the
house to hear the Mckinley front door
speeches in 1895. The house is a COM
modious two-story frame building, with
large verandas, and stands on lot
about 100 feet front and about twice
that depth. Friends here do not think
that the president will make very ex-
tensive changes in the home, if the deal
is closed. 1t is thought to be his desire
to again possess the home where he be-
gan married life 30 years ago, which is
sacred in memories of children lost
there, and which was disposed of after
the death of Mrs. McKinley's mother,
when they removed to the old Saxton
homestead, now owned by Mrs. Barber,
sister of Mrs. Mckinley. Many peo-
pie feared that since the death of his
mother, Mrs. Nancy Allison Mckinley,
in December, 1897, and the severing of
other home ties, the president might be
persuaded to locate elsewhere. Canton
is jubilant in the hope that the negotia-
lions now pending may soon be success
fully concluded.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-18
NASLyE(gED IN HIS CELL
81 Smith, the Farmer Who Killed
: an Atlanta Drummer, Shot
to Death.
CRIME OCCURS At GAINESVILLE, GA.
Sheriff of the Jnfl Cleverly Deceived
by the Lynchers, Who Were Few
in Number, and Who Evidently
Proceeded According to Carefully
Prearrnnged plan.

Gainesville, Ga, July 1T.-Si Smith,
the Habersham county farmer who
killed William Bell, the commercial
traveller from Atlanta, several months
ago. was shot to death in the Jail here
Saturday morning.
About midnight Sheriff Munday, who
lives at the Jail, was awakened by a
man at his door, who, when the sheriff
answered the summons. stated that he
was the sheriff of Gilmer county and
that he had prisoner he wanted to
have locked up for the night. In the
dark Sheriff Munday could see nothing
but three or four men just outside the
building, and hurriedly dressing him
self appeared at the main entrance to
the Jail building. Gathered about it
were some eight or ten men, all of whom
were armed. The sheriff took them
for sheriffs. The leader of the mob
stepped forward and said: Here,
come here" using name the sheriff
does not now recall. The man stepped
forward with his hands bound and in
every way played well the role assigned
to him. AS he advanced those around
him closed in and in few seconds the
entire crowd was inside the jail build
ing. Then gun was thrown in Sheriff
Munday's face and the keys were de-
,nanded. The sheriff saw what was up
and remarked: "rhe keys are down
stairs"
"well, get them quick" replied the
lender.
Sheriff Munday hurried down the
stairway followed by the two men.
Half way down the steps he was
brought to a sudden stop by the rattle
of firearms in the room he had just left.
Wheeling around, he bounded up the
steps until he reached the cage in which
Smith was confined. Upon examine
ton he found that Smith had been shot
six times and was dead.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-18
KILLS HIS SWEETHEART.
A Foul and Bloody Murder Com
mitted in Mason City, ILL.,,
Cemetery.
THE SLAYER AIMS PISTOL AT HIMSELF.
Parents of Leona Elmere Oppose the
Marriage of Their Daughter to
Young Roy sutton-,rhis Fact Said
to BE the Cause of the Tragedy
sutton May Die.

Lincoln, ILL.,, July II. = A foul and
bloody murder was committed Friday
night in the cemetery at Mason City,
west of here, when Roy Sutton, young
man 20 years of age, shot Miss Leona
Elmere, girl of IS years he loved.
He had incurred the disfavor of his
sweetheart's parents, who forbade him
paying any further attentions to their
pretty daughter. He secretly took the
girl out driving. About midnight he
drove into the business part of the
city and announced that he had shot
himself. When he was being taken to
the doctor he said that he had dropped
his revolver near the cemetery and re-
quested that it be found. Two COM
panions went to the cemetery and found
the girls body in pool of blood with
two wounds, one in the back and an
other through the breast. Death was
instantaneous. A pistol was found near
the girls body. Sutton was shot
through the body below the heart. His
death is probable. We're it not for the
fact that Sutton is so near death the
citizens of Mason City would likely
lynch him. The family of the murdered
girl are prominent and well-to-do SUIT
ton is supposed to have taken the life
of his sweetheart because of the oppose
ton of her parents to their marriage,
although he will ascribe no cause. He
was soldier in the Spanish-American
war last wear
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-18
WILL BRING THEM TO JUSTICE
Men Implicated In the Execution of
Going Likely to Find Theme
selves In Trouble.

Kansas City, Mo-, July II. = A Star
special from Tulsa, /. T., says that the
execution of William Going, the Choc-
taw Indian, in defiance of writ of
habeas corpus issued by United States
Judge John r. Thomas, will be made
the direct cause for bringing those i'm
plicated to trial for murder. Judge
Thomas, in an interview Friday night,
20 miles west of here, where he is fish
ing and camping with a party of his
friends, stated he would see that the
law in respect to disobeying an order
from the United States government
is fully Investigated and that all the
guilty ones are brought to justice. The
open violation of Judge Thomas writ
has created much excitement and 1t is
predicted it marks the beginning of
the end of conflicting laws in the Indian
territory. AS matter of fact all tribal
laws in the territory are of no effect, yet
all the tribes cling to their old Indian
laws and continue to insist on self-gov-
ernment.
At South McAlester United States
Judge Clayton is quoted as saying
Judge Thomas has no jurisdiction in the
district in which the execution took
place.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-18
May Refuse to Handle Rice.

New Orleans, July II. - The deter
mination of the railroad and steamboat
companies to resist the rates fixed by
the railroad commission for the hand
ling of rice from the country districts
threatens seriously to interfere with
the prompt transportation of this years
crop to market. Saturday the new
rates of the railroad commission went
into effect and the Southern Pacific has
brought suit for injunction at Baton
Rouge to prevent their operation on the
ground that they are unjust. Capt. j.
B. Woods, of the ST. Louis & New Or
leans line, declares the steamboats, will
make no attempt to handle flee this
season unless old conditions are re-
stored.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-18
For a Big Silver Rally,

New York, July H. The Chicago
platform democrats at meeting Fri
day night adopted resolution provid-
ing for big silver meeting to be held
in this city or at one of the nearby
summer resorts on Labor day. At this
meeting, if the wishes of the local sill
verites are carried out, addresses will
be made by William Jennings Bryan,
ex-Gov. John P. Altgeld, George Fred
Williams and Judge Tarvin, of Ken
lucky. Mr.. Williams has already an
nounced his willingness to be present,
and the strongest possible efforts will
be made to secure the other speakers
named
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-18
Tragedy in Texas.

Texarkana, Ark, July 17.-One man
is dead, two are fatally wounded and
three badly hurt as the result of a
shooting affray at New Boston, Bowie
county, Tex. Willis Hayes, Hall Hayes
and Simon Hayes were engaged on
one side, and Jack tricks, John tricks,
Thomas tricks and Ira Smith on the
other. The trouble arose over barbed
wire fence between the Hayes and
Frick farms.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-18
To succeed plankinton.

Milwaukee, July 17.-Judge johnson
in the circuit court Saturday appointed
Capt. Irving NJ. Bean to succeed vii.
liam Plankinton as assignee of the de-
funct Plankinton bank According to
the writ of mundamus issued by the su-
preme court the creditors are granted
leave to examine the books of Assignee
Plankinton and officers of the bank.
The report issued by Mr.. Plankinton
was not in accordance with the statute
and unsatisfactory to the banks cred-
itors and complete investigation of all
affairs connected with the failure will
now follow
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-18
WATCHED TOO CLOSELY.
Filipinos VIII Move Junta from
Hong-Kong-Not Now Able TO
Send Insurgents Arms.

Manila, July 17.--It is reported that
the Filipino junta will be moved from
Hong-Kong to the island of Labuan, a
British colony six miles from the north
west coast of Borneo, as the American
officials have watched the members OF
the junta so closely at Hong-Kong that
the latter have found it impossible to
supply the insurgents with arms.
The transport Warren sails Sunday
with the Colorado regiment, Maj. Brad
ley Strong and Maj. Young, of the SUI
preme court, who is going to Utah for
vacation, on board.
Prof. Schurman will arrive at San
Francisco on board the China.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-18
No Parole for snnul1,np

Springfield, Ill.,, July 1.-THE state
board of pardons has continued for
one year the application for parole
for Charles w. spaulding, the Chicagc
banker who is serving term in Joliet
penitentiary for embezzlement. The
application for pardon was continued
on motion of Mr.. Spaulding's attor.
ney, until October The action of the
board means that Mr.. spaulding will
be retained In prison for another year.
The board does not deem that the
parole law has been fulfilled by. one
years Imprisonment In this ease.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-18
The Baptist Young People.

Richmond, Va, July II. - Interest
ing devotional exercises and confer.
ences were held Saturday morning at
the various churches by the Young PEG.
pies Baptist union. AT 1o:45 the reg.
ular sessions of the convention were re.
sumed at the Auditorium, when topical
addresses We're made by DR.. w. w,
Ewarts, of St. Paul, Mimi, and Prof. i.
NJ. Kinstead, of Acadia university, Nova
Scotia.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-18
Gave Bonds.

Kankakee, ILL.,, July 17.-Sheriff Mat
thew Coulson, of La Sale county,
waived examination before United
States Commissioner Hanna Friday on
the charge of violating the statute by
allowing William Hennig, a United
States prisoner, too much liberty. Coul-
sons bond was $4,000: One of those who
signed it was an encouragement
who had been summoned as a witness
against him. Hennig is notorious
bucketshop man of Chicago, undergo.
ing nine months sentence in Ottawa
Jail for violating the postal laws. He
had been allowed the liberty Of the city
and did about as he pleased.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-18
MANNER OF PRINCES DEATH.
omcial Messenger of st. Petersburg
Tells How the C1arowitx Came
to His Untimely End.

St. Petersburg, July 1.-THE follow
ing details of the death of the caro-
WITT appear in the official Messenger;
1.-The czarowitz went for a ride on a
benzine-motor at nine o'clock in the morn
ing of July 10 from Abbas Tuman. He
went very fast for two versts and then
turned. A peasant woman passing noticed
that as he turned the machine he slack
ened its pace and was splitting blood. He
stopped and alighted, swaying as he did
SO. The woman ran up. supported him and
asked what was the matter The prince
replied Nothing The woman offered
him water and the prince made an afhrma-
tive gesture She bathed his temples and
mouth Death then supervened. peace
fully and painlessly.
THE remains were taken to the palace.
The place where he died has been Enclosed
by q railing"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-18
Not a False warning.

Huntington, w. Va.,. July lit Is
not thought that the warning given
the sheriff Friday night which led him
to ask for help from Gov. Atkinson TO
prevent lynching was false alarm,
though there has been no sign of mob
here and there is no apprehension for
the safety of Elias Hatfield in jail here.
1t is true that an attempt was made al
Ceredo and Kenoya to organize a mob.
Its object is most likely to hang James
Dudley (colored), in Jail for killing
Conductor Harper on the Norfolk 4
Western train few nights ago.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-18
Will De a Union Concern.

Lisbon, O., July 17.--It is officially
announced that when the local tin mill
resumes on Monday, it will be under
the agreement reached by the Ameri-
can Iinplate company and the Amalga-
mated association. The mill has al
ways been run as non-union, but here
AFTER 1T will be union concern. About
700 men are employed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-18
Found Dead I'm Bed.

Saginaw, Mich, July 17.-Maj. James
w. Quinby, of Scranton, Pa, one of the
most noted men of the turf and prom.
inent pool seller for many years, was
found dead in his bed at the Hotel Vim
cent Saturday. He sold pools Friday
evening as usual, but complained OF
not being very well. Maj. Quinby was
about 60 years of age.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-18
They Go Sightseeing.

Los Angeles, CAL, July II. = The con-
Vention OF the National Educational
association having been concluded with
FRIDAY nights sessions, the thousands
OF delegates and visitors Saturday de-
voted themselves to sightseeing and
pleasure. The railroads ran excursions
to every point of interest in the south
ern part of the state.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-18
Union Deprecntes the Rtot.

Bridgeton, N. j., July II. = Fifteen
striking glass workers have been ar
rested, charged with completely in
Thursdays riot. A number of.the men
are charged with assault with intent to
kill and were held in $500 bail for fur.
Their hearing. The charge against the
others is rioting and they were re-
quired to furnish 5000. The leaders OF
the Glass Blowers union deprecate
Thursdays disturbance and have as
sisted the authorities in procuring evil
dence against the rioters.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-18
futile withdra.ys.

New York, July 17.-Ezra A. futile
has withdrawn from the committee of
three appointed by the Chicago plat
form democrats to attend the meeting
of the democratic national committee
in Chicago next Thursday, and Willis
j. Abbott has been selected in his stead.
"Orator" James b. Brown and DR..
George w. Thompson are the other
members Of the committee.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-18
Transports Held by storm..

Washington, July 17.-The war de-
partment has received the following
cable:
Manila. July 15.-Adjutant General,
Washington: Twenty inches of rain July,
attended by typhoons made leaving of
transports impossible. At Negros impos-
sible to unload Sixth infantry until last
day or two. California is now loading;
Colorados leave tomorrow on Warren:
Idahos, North Dakotas and Wyomings next
week, soon as transport Grant can be
coaled.
n0TJSp
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-18
Mai. Fowler Dead.

New York, July II. Maj. ]. L.
Fowler Tenth United States cavalry,
died on June IL, on board the Munson
line steamer Ella, from Baracoa and
other Cuban ports. Death was caused
by gastritis. The body was brought
into port. Maj. Fowler was SO years
old and has been i'll for some time pre-
vious to his departure from Gibara
His son resides in Denver, Col.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-07-18
Permitted to Sell a Part.

London, July II. = Judgment was
given Saturday in the long-pending ap-
plication of Sir Robert Peel to sell his
family heirlooms for the support of
himself and family. The court directed
the sale Of plate valued at 100000, but
refused to denude the Drayton manor of
historical heirlooms valued at $500, 900.