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The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-06-24
Interesting Council Meeting.

City council met in regular sess-
ion Tuesday eve, with President Ar
thur in the chair, K. K. Abbott,
clerk pro tenn. Roll call showed
present Aldermen Arthur, Giffels
Kempfer, McGrail, and Walker.
Minutes Of meetings of May %,
May 81, June 6 and 8 read corrected
and approved.
Communication of County Audit
or Fitzgerald concerning rent of the
city Jail was read, to show that the
county commissioners have refused
to pay the customary rental on the
ground that the contract between
county and city has expired. AS
the city Jail has been repeatedly
used by the county since the expira-
ton of the contract, the council de-
cided on motion Of Aid. Giffels, Sec
onded by Aid. Kempfer that the
county must pay according to the
contract or discontinue the use of
the Jail, and clerk was instructed to
SO notify them, stating to them that
the county will be held by terms of
the contract to date.
Reports of marshal and police
magistrate we're read, accepted and
ordered filed.
President Arthur instructed the
street and alley committee to order
the railroad company to build a
large culvert across the track at
Keegan street.
Ordinance Nos. SO and 50 re
rights of way for concentration were
read first time and council by mo-
ton fixed June ~ as a date of final
action.
Robert Morrison appeared before
the council to complain about an old
unoccupied cabin near his residence
which he considers unsafe. The
matter was referred to street and
alley committee.
The following bills were ordered
paid by warrant on the road fund:
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-06-24
BEING SOCIABLE.
IT'S NOT ALWAYS THE EASIEST THING
IN THE WORLD.

As Poor Doake Soon Found Out When
He Tried His Best to Get on an Intf-
mate Footing with His BIuebIood-
ed n
The times., 1899-12-22
THE SENTENCE CONFIRMED.
\ Colombian Courts Final Action il
Charles RnndnInh,s Cnse.

Charles BandOIpb's case.
Mr. Hart. the United States Minister to
Colombia. telegraphed the State Depart
ment from Bogota that the sentence of
Charles Randolph, an American citizen.
convicted of murder in that country, had
been definitely confirmed. This means
that the highest judicial tribunal Of Coz
Iombia has approved the sentence of four
teen years Imprisonment imposed on Ran
dolph. Whether this Government will take
any further steps in Randolph's behalf
has not been determined.
Randolph, known as Charles Radford,
was from Alabama, He left that State
under a cloud and settled in Colombia en-
gaging in business there. He became in
debted 10 a German named Simmons. and
when Simmons demanded payment, Ran
dolph shot and killed him. Randolph was
imprisoned for a long time without trial
He was finally. through the efforts of
Hilary A Herbert, then Secretary of the
Navy. and other prominent men, given a
trial BY jury. The jury found him guilty
and he was sentenced to death. The United
States Government secured a new trial for
him, and he was again convicted and sen
fenced TO Imprisonment for life. a third
trial resulted in sentence Of fourteen
years Imprisonment. While there has been
practically no doubt of Randolph's entire
culpability the legal proceedings to which
he was subjected were of such a character
that this Government felt obliged 10 pro-
test against them. Randolph was kept in
chains for q long time without trial
The times., 1899-12-22
DOG OWNERS WORRIED.
Many DO Not Understand the MuzzIe
Order.


W. T. Sicard of the Navy Department,
has written to the Commissioners asking
whether any police regulation has been is
sued, or is likely to be issued within a
week, which viii prevent him from taking
his dog out of the District and bringing him
back, provided he is muzzled. In noting
the case, Commissioner Wight says that
the order issued by the Department of Ag-
riCulture viii allow him to take the dog
out of the District provided the animal is
muzzled so as to prevent its biting, and
provided further that if the dog is taken
into Maryland or Virginia he be muzZled
for sixty days. If the dog is to be brought
back into the District, he viii come under
the recent proclamation requiring that dogs
he muzzled for six months. s. W. G. Ben
jamin living at 1918 Fifteenth Street
northwest has also asked TO be furnished
with further information regarding the
proclamation.
To w. II. Wood. of 613 Sixth Street north
west the Commissioners stated that the
recent proclamation regarding the muz-
| zling of dogs does not refer to animals
that are led through the street Commis-
sioner Wight stated that the proclamation
/ only affected those dogs that run at large
through the various thoroughfares, AMI IN
| so doing come in contact with other dogs.
! According to this decision, licensed dogs
may be led unmuzzled through the streets.
The times., 1899-12-22
ILL-TREATED AsH-CART HORSES
The Humane Society Writes the Com
lninioncrs About Thcm.

ne II ulnHnS society " rites AhS
niSioncrs About Them.
The Washington Humane Society, through
its president A. S Pratt, has sent an
other communication to the Commissioners
of the District. complaining about the
treatment of ash-cart horses. In part, he
says:
The Washington Humane Society feels
compelled to call your attention again to
the wretched condition of the ash-cart
horses. and begs that you will urge Con-
gress to take immediate steps to rid the
streets of the pitiable and disgraceful spec
tacle, which those unfortunate animals
present. Many Of them are hardly able TO
walk, much less pull a load in the dilapi-
dated vehicles, whose wobbling wheels in
crease the resistance.
Our work for the prevention of cru
city is seriously hindered because aid is
refused to us by persons who are shocked
by the WretChed condition Of these horses,
and do not know that we are poweTless to
provide a remedy. In order to explain the
situation to our critics copy Of our cor
respondence with you on the subject was
sent with our last report to each member
of the society, and TO citizens of the Dis
trict, who complain of this intolerable nui-
sance, and expect that we will make every
possible effort to abate it.
I'VE are sure that you are just as anx-
ious to remedy this evil as we are, and We
trust that Congress will act upon your rep
resentations without delay. We should be
glad to be enabled to assure our supporters
in our forthcoming annual report Of your
continued interest and efforts to abate this
evil and we still think that an official in
spection Of horses at the auction markets,
I so as To DrpVpnt the sale and constant in
flux Of animals unfit for use, is a neces-
eli
The times., 1899-12-22
ALEXANDRIA NEWS.

ALEXANDRIA, Dec. IA meeting of the
Alexandria Mystic Shriners was held last night
at which the following We're elected officers, DIR.
W NJ Smith. President; Edgar Narlrld Score
tIry. r. +. D6wuham was chosen representative
To- the imperial council
Messrs. c. g. Lennon, Leonard Marhury f. T.
Downham and Charles B. Marshall have forward
ed to Mayor Simpson letter rendering the thanks
Of the Alexandria Alasons for the efficient services
rendered by the police I'm preserving such excel
lent order iu the neighborh0od of Tie Masonic
banquet, held on the 18th inst.
The public schools OF the city VIII eIose tomor-
row for the Christmas holidays. and win uot 10.
slme session until January .. Tile Episcopal
High School, near this city, viii also close to-
morrow.
Christmas celebrations have thus far been am
nounced to be held as follows. ST. MIry-- Church
Wednesday next 81. Paul's Church. Saturday al
1 p. m; Christ Church, Saturday 40 5 r. ~. VI.
F. Church South. Thursday evening. All ot ths
church choirs Of town are busily engaged in prae
The times., 1899-12-22
THE ANNUAL ELECTION HELD.
GruphophOnc Company OmceI

GruphophOnc Company Officers
Chosen for the Ensuing Year.
The adjourned annual meeting of the
American Graphophoue Company was held
in New York on Wednesday and the fol-
lowing directors were elected for the en-
suing year: NJ E. Lyle. Andrew Devine;
F. J, Warburton, Edward D. Easton, r. f.
Cromelin, Thomas R White. jr; Philip
NIauro, William Herbert Smith. and John
j. Phelps
The directors all served last year and the
official organization of the board for the
coming year is as follows: President. e d.
Easton; Vice President, NJ. +. Lyle; Treas
urer William Herbert Smith; Secretary, f.
Bischoff
An executive committee was constituted
to be composed of z. D. Easton, Andrew
Deyine. and NJ. f. Lyle.
The times., 1899-12-22

Osiris Lodge, No. %, F. A. and a NJ, on We'd
nosday installed tor the ensuing year the follow
ing officers: Worshipful Master, William De
Shields Senior Warden Mark D. Rrainard; Jun
or Warden, Clinton Gaspeu; Secretary. Herbert
p Gerold; Treasurer, William II. Barstow: Sen
ior Deacon. Stuart Sutzeu; Junior Deacon, Sol
Hgrzog; $ s, William Montgomery; !. $,
Thomas Unsworth; TIer. John k Bctkcr; Mar
shall IT, Buckler; Chaplain J. W yauVleck:
Orgausi, Otis d. SWEET. c. Howard Bucler The
retiring MASTER was presented with ID handsome
Jewel
The times., 1899-12-22
An Attorneys Opinion.

A well-known attorney was asked by
reporter for The Times for his opinion as
to the legal right Of the Commissioners to
insist that dogs shall be muzzled. He
said:
The question is one which have never
had occasion to enquire deeply into. l do
not care 10 express final opinion without
thoroughly examining the law. / will say
however that from q superficial knowledge
of the matter | am inclined TO the belief
that a strong case could be made against
the Commissioners. l am much In doubt
as to their right to order dogs muzzled that
have been licensed. I say this with the
reservation that there may be some legal
provision that | am not familiar with which
clothes them with the necessary power 10
enforce the order 70 muzzle."
Mr. Andrew Stewart, who conducts a
laboratory for clinical diagnoses at 1I34
Fifteenth Street, said:
The prevention Of rabies means the cap
turing and determination of the tramp dog
These animals are at large in our thor
Oughfares and public parks in surprisingly
large numbers. Muzzliug Of pet dogs never
protected the public from hydrophobia A
dog must be bitten by an infected animal
before II can have the disease. 1t is not
contagious The dogs that are licensed
are LalNIdlE Inc DCS- cal t4 IbI. LOT II
their owners We're Indifferent 10 them they
would not pay the tax. 1t is the tramp dog
who, suffering every privaUou and vicissi-
tude, and being freely exposed TO infection
of all kinds, becomes Tabid, and it is ha
who becomes the carrier OF hydrophOblc in
fection. They bite the well-cared-for dogs
which are licensed and which are now TO be
muzzled A muzzle, to be effective must
fit the animals head so snugly as to he
come veritable instrument of torture"
Dr. Stewart thought much the wiser plan
would be TO stimulate the eXertions of the
dog catchers by paying them stipulated
sum for every dog captured. In this way
he felt sure the tramp mongrel would
soon become eXterminated. There should
likewise be a stricter enforcement OF the
license law. A high fine should be i'm
posed upon every dog owner who fails TO
procure q license for his animal. No mat
ter how strictly the muZzing order might
be enforced 1t would never prevent rabies
That can be accomplished only by turning d
more earnest and determined attention TO
the determination Of the tramp dog
Dr. William c. Woodward Health Officer
Of the District, said yesterday that "muz-
zling is not to prevent biting. but TO pre-
vent rabies from spreading" He believed
| that the Commissioners intended to enforce
the order. He said that he was aware that
muzzIes for all the licensed dogs in the city
meant severe tax on the people and he
regretted its necessity. He thought that
| il was ridiculous to charge rabies against
| the homeless street dogs, for, in his opin-
| ion, the well-bred house dog was as liable
The popularity of Heunch's beer has been at
tained by the superior qualities OF MaerzeR, Sen
| aate, and Lager. Phone G34 Arlington Bottling
! Co, for q case and the best beer brewed OF
| malt and hops viii be delivered TO you.
The times., 1899-12-22
The Mortality Record.

The following deaths were reported to the
Health Officer yesterday: Cynthia Baiy, - years;
silas Trunuen, 20 years; James Il. Duffy OI years;
Andrew Guogan. 55 years; Jennie Johnson, 80
wears; George Ellis AZ years; Thomas Harper 81
wears; James shaw % years; AdOlphus Candy %
Years: Mlblo Ritchie p years; Edna Ice, q
years William Whitman, years; Ola Roberts
years Marie Gross, years; Percy West,
month"; Roy Bowles. l month; infant of Elmer
Baker. 20 days James TYLER, Is hours; infant
Of Cynthia MeCue, 20 minutes
The times., 1899-12-22
NInrr1ncc Liccnses Grnnted.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday 70
john Jenifcr and Annie E. Peyton; Randolph
jefferson, Pittsburg, and Willie Joplin; James
r. Thompson Prince George county Nd, and
Mary C. Reed; Arthur Grant and Beatrice Am
bush: John Z Platter and Martha T. johnson; W.
T. Morrison and NJ l. Field; William Bryant and
OIethia Ann Locker: Jacob b. Bllinger and Katie
A. Sewers; George ?. Silence and Sarah A. Dor
scv: Robert NJ Brown and Ethel b. Ippjl of
Philadelphia; Samuel X. Beai aud Mary a. elem
euts; Haywood Link and Matilda Ford.
The times., 1899-12-22

to be bitten and have rabies as any other
dog. He agreed with Dr. Stewart that ali
cases Of rabies come from a bite. He said
that for some time past the Poundmast er
has had TWO extra wagons in service and
he did not think that the number Of tramp
dogs was as great as II was while ago.
The times., 1899-12-22
TENNILLE, THE CLoTHrER.
Suitable and Useful Presents for
Christmas.

Christmas.
Tenntlle, the Union Clothier," is pre-
pared to furnish Christmas presents for
young and old, and such sensible presents
are always acceptable. What could be
more suitable than a suit of clothes or an
oyercoat for father, brother, or son. or a
handsome necktie for the male sweetheart,
in fact since the girls affect mems ties. the
prettiest assortment to be found is shown
by Tennille.
His prices compare favCrably with those
of any firm in Washington and his popu-
larity is shown by the huge crowds that
visit his store daily. No Christmas shop
ping tour would be complete without
visit TO his establishment.
The times., 1899-12-22

National Theatre-Jamcs X. Hackett in "Ru
p,rt Of Hentzau;" evening
Grand opera House ~ audeyille; afternoon ano
Cl eniHg.
AcaGemy of Music Johustone Bennett in IS
Female Drmer:' evening.
kernau's LyCeum-''A Social Maid" Company
a. tcrnoOn and evening.
The times., 1899-12-22

John Jenkins, coIored, convicted OF housebraah
ing yesterday in Criminal Court. No. l. was
sentenced 10y Justice Clahaugh to six months i'm
urisoument in the District Jail.
The times., 1899-12-22
Chnrles ormshN Fnrnishes nniI.

Charles J. Ormsby, indicted for the murder OF
Charles Golway, was released yesterday on 5000
bail His surety is the Union Surty and Guar
anty Company OF Philadelphia, Pa
The times., 1899-12-22

sire OF Sister Louise 20 know II the proposed addi
tion could be constructed without violating the
iaW ci incorporation. Tie Commissioners referred
the paper 10 the assistant assessor, who reported
yesterday that the value OF the holdings Of the
hospital was now Sl4i 25s. Commissioner Ross
has recommended that Il copy Of this report be
sent 20 Charles C. Creecy, attorney for the hos
uitaI.
The times., 1899-12-22
The Addition 10 Providence Hospit

The Addition 10 Providence Hospital.
SISTER Louis Superintendent Of the Providence
Hospitzl has written 10 the Commissioners in re-
E-rd - addition which Il Is proposed 10
erect 70 the hospital bBilding. The act of Con-
Eress incorporating the hospital organization pro
woes that tae real ftats holdings q the corpora
The times., 1899-12-22
uo24m,w.Etf

;l-iH- special music which VIII le rsnd-ad on
Christmas
The grand and petit jurors have h-eu dawn
for the JANUARY Ierm-
In tae Methodist Church. at Aunsuiale- Fssr-
fax county last night, Everett spti-s and Ms
Lille Cox were united iu marriage
Owing Co misplaced switch freight eng re
was derailtd late last night iu ihc yards 10 me
Washington and Ohio Railroad No one H-a ii-
iured-
The times., 1899-12-22
4 Rurplnr sentenccd.

Henry Dixon was found guilty yesterday in
Criminal Court, No /, on a charge OF forgery
and was remanded for sentence.
The times., 1899-12-22
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY
A Jury Dinngrecs.

In the case Of Harry E. Wolfe, charged with
false pretences, the jury disagreed. Another day
viii be set for q reheariug Of the case.
The times., 1899-12-22
STREET LIGHTING.

Low tide. An. and 6:l5 PM.
High tide. :42 AN. and ll;i1 PM
The times., 1899-12-22
U11t - Tit1leB
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 90, 1859.
The weather Indicntions
TEMPERATURE.

Generally fair Friday and Saturday; variable
winds, mostly fresh southery.
The times., 1899-12-22
TODAY.s AMUsEMENTs.

amps lit today .......................5: $50 P.
amps out tomorrow. ow....--..-............6: .6:2j 4
The times., 1899-12-22
THE MUZZLIDG OF Dogs
Legality of the Order May Be Test
ed the in Courts.
The Owners of Valuable CANNES
Claim the commissioners Have No
Edict-Payment of Licenses to the
District Said to Protect the Owners.

It is now probable that before the Com
missioners of the District of Columbia can
make permanent the order issued Tuesday
requiring all dogs in the District to be
muzzled, they Will have to defend this ac-
tion in a court of law. The indignation
over the sweeping order was even more
pronounced yesterday than it was on
Wednesday, and a reporter for The Times
was told by several dog fanciers that they
contemplated testing The legality Of the ac-
tion of the Commissioners should their
dogs be seized by the assistants Of the
pound keeper because they. were upon the
street without muzzles.
These people claim that when the Com
missioners Of the District accepted a tax
for their dogs and issued a tag as a receipt
for the money that had been paid that the
implied agreement on the part of the Com
missioners was that their dogs should be
protected in their rights, and that one of
these rights principal one, was the lib
erty OF the dog. 1t is also claimed that
the only object in paying the tax is to
ensure this freedom of locomotion of the
animals and that after this freedom has
been purchased by the payment of a tax
the Commissioners have no legal right to
issue a supplementary order that practi-
cally nullfes the agreement entered into
when the tax was paid.
The times., 1899-12-22
THE sUN ANp MOON.

Lowest temperature, a. m....................2
Highest temperature, p N. m.................-.. 3
The times., 1899-12-22
TIDE TABLE.

New .................2d Full ................l6tl
First quarter........9th Last quarter...... .2itb
The times., 1899-12-22

mo man on earth said a prominent
citizen yesterday. has a right to disturb
my dog when he is on my property. No
power can compel me to pay a tax to keep
him there. ] paid tax to obtain for the
dog the privilege of obtaining exercise on
the street or elsewhere, without fear of
molestation. The Commissioners guaran-
teed me this freedom for the dog for one
year, and now they attempt to set aside
the guarantee that they made / am con-
fident that no court of law will uphold this
act of the Commissioners.
In objecting TO the muzzIe I lay aside
all sentimentality. I do not care to speak
of the affection that exists between a
faithful dog and his master or mistress,
and have no desire to pass judgment upon
the result to dog of wearing q muZzle.
II matters not whether the action is in
humane and cruel or not. the point I
raise is that the act of the Commissioners
is illegal and l believe that when a test
case IS made the courts will so hold"
Ernest GeTstenberg is the owner Of a
magnificent full-bIooded Dane. The dog
is, according to Mr.. Gerstenberg, gentle
and harmless. Mr.. Gerstenberg is an ex-
pert on all matters pertaining 10 the
canine race. He said yesterday that ne be-
lieyed the Commissioners had made a mis-
take in ordering. all dogs TO be muzzled.
He does not believe they can legally put
the order into execution.
I have no inclination whatever" said
Mr.. GersteEberg TO oppose the Commis-
sioners in any matter that is for the pub
lie benefit but I am at loss to understand
how the public can be benefited by an at
tempt to muzzle all dogs. In the first place
the order cannot be carried out for hun
dreds Of people will take the chances of
avoiding the dog catcher In the second
place no one VIII place a muzzle on the
hundreds OF harmless ours that are found
all ever the city. Today, while I was driy-
ing around the White Lot ] found dozen
villainous ours there, but no dog catcher
was in sight. Before 1 put a muzzle on my
dog / intend TO have a talk with my
lawyer. il 1 were not engaged in a public
business ] would not hesitate for a mo-
ment IS TO the course / should pursue but
situated as am, / prefer to remain pas
sive, if possible ! have had a muzzle made
for my dog but have not used il yet |
know from personal experience that a muz-
zle worries 4 dog very much, and frequent
ly, with nervous animals, makes them act
as if they had rabies muzzle on dog
is generally a cruelty"
Mr.. Gerstenberg established a reputation
as a friend Of dogs several months ago
He had a great Dane which was alleged to
| have bitten a person. The dog was or
dered killed by virtue Of District ord
nance. Mr. GeTstenberg contested the
| case and carried it to the court Of last re-
sort. where he obtained a decision in his
favor.
The times., 1899-12-22
PHASES OF THE MOON FOR DECEMBER

Sun rose......7:l6 AN. sun sets........4:il PM
Moon rises. 1921 pm. Moon sets...............
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Supplying Xmas Candy!
Final Toy Bargaining!

The crisis of selling has demand
due the days before old Kris Kngle has completed his
final preparations The closing will every
emergency Although heavily shall
shelf and Remember in the base
large any city addition this. toy
partmen the third floor larger Here examples of
newly Tricp
The times., 1899-12-22

The popularity of Heuuch's beer has been at
tained by the superior qualities OF Maerzcn, Sen
aate, and Lager. Phone G34, Arlington Bottling
Co, for n case and the best beer brewed OF
malt and hops viii be delivered 90 you
The times., 1899-12-22
The l0c Table a Harvest.

q IIafVeSf.
1c
horses
cal use in
too onune
pclo
The times., 1899-12-22

LOT comprises Children's finest i'm
ported Turkish Angora Sets, with extra
@sn a n'i5 Far: sna ID P35:' sais lot s'''s4 S249
worth $4.00. You get them for pEs TO
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22

REFEARlNa 10 the committee Of wo-
men which a. the suggestion OF Gov
ornor Stanley made an investigation
Of the stats institutions, George W.
Martin (ROp.), editor OF the Kansas
City Gazette, says in IN editorial in
his paper:
Governor Stanley has had his wife,
Mrs.. Royce Of PhilIipSburR and Mrs.
HaEbaugA Of Erie, make o tour ofins-
SpsctiOn Of the state institutions.
Concerning il there arc signs Of the
usual contempt men hold Of the wO'
man business in pablo Affairs, and
also that the members Of the state
board Of charities think il q species Of
The spy system. Others think il SIM
ply a iunketlng tour at the expense
Of the contingent fund, and the board
shOuld not take il seriously. Mrs.
Stanley was appointed so that she
could toll the governor about things
that tho other ladies would hesitate
10 mention.
"PSOplO might sec things to most
any place and under most any Oircum.
stances that might occasionally and in
some company DO q disagreeAble sub
jest Of conversation, and yet be more
reflection upon general conditions or
general management. The inspect
ion OF the various institutions in this
way strikes us AZ being q tribe soft.
We remember away back heSTing
republican regents swear because OF a
female colleague, and during Lewell'
lng's time we mover met q Populist
member but he swoTe at the various
kinds Of o nuisance Mrs. Lease was
on che board. There are q great
many places where women are all
right, but in general administration
men can not get along with them. If
Governor SANKEY'S ide0 AmOutS to
anything more than q junketing tour
for tho ladies il will mSteralize only
| in trouble"