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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12
SAM SMITH ENDORSED AGAIN

The democratic and popnlist con.
vention re.convened at Columbus
Saturday for the purpose of recon.
sidering the vote on the endorse.
ment of Sam Smith for congress al
the previous convention of the two
parties last month. The reason for
recouvening the conventional take
back the endorsement was on &C
count of some charges that had
been made against Mr. Smith after
he had been endorsed for the nom.
ination for congress. Al Saturday =
convention Mr.. Smith. with his
friends and his evidence to dr.
prove the charges IA made, wrrt on
hand aud met his defamers. There
were I'D votes in the convention
aud after an all day session aud .
complete discussion Of the charges
Mr.. Smith disproved them, and
about 4:30 p. M. resolution was
presented and passed re.endorsinp
Mr.. Smith and instructing the dele
CATION from Cherokee county to the
congressional convention to cast
the vote of this county for Sam
Smiths nomination for congress in
the third district. The vote stood
52ia against and 60ia votes in favor
of the resolution.-Galena Lever.
And the blow almost killed Hen.
6arsou
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12
SHELBY JOHNSON,
A womsn,s Awful Peril.

There is only one chance to save
your life and that is an operation"
were the startling words heard by
Mrs. 1. b. Hunt of Lime Ridge,
Wis, from her doctor after he had
vainiy tried to cure her of a fright.
full case of stomach trouble and
yellow jaundice. Gall stones had
formed and she constantly grew
worse. Then she began to use
Electric Bitters which wholly cured
her. It's a wonderful Stomach
Liver and Kidney remedy. Cures
Dyspepsia. Loss of Appetite. Try
II. Only SOC. Guaranteed. A. X
Kane, druggist.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12
QUESTION ANSWERED.

Yes. August Flower still has the
largest sale Of any medicine in the
civilized world. Your mothers and
grandmothers never thought OF us'
ing anything else for indigestion
aud biliousness; doctors were scarce
and they seldom heard of append
citis, nervous prostration or heart
failure, etc. They used August
Flower 10 clean out the system aud
stop fermentation Of undiges,ed
food. regulate the actionof the liver
stimulate the nervous and organic
action of the system. aud that Is all
they took when feeling dull and bad
with headaches aud other aches
You only need a few doses oi
Green's August Flower. in liquid
form. TO make you satisfied there IL
nothing serious the matter with
you. Sold by Dewitt & Thompson
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12
BROADWAY ITEMS.

Juarez Tindall has written 10 his
mother that he has job at two
dollars a day out in the West
Elder l. p. Baggerly of Lamont
Iowa, is visiting his children ia
Baxter and Riceville.
W. ]. Baldwin was in Galrna on
Thursday on Business.
T. r. Faulkner and wife have re-
turned from two weeks visit ia
the Cherokee Nation. They report
crops looking fine down there.
Our young folks have been at
tending meeting in the Quapaw re
serve this week.
We have had several messes 81
strawberries this week. and il IL
quite change from grass and on
ions. GRANDPA.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12
Does Il Pay to Buy Cheap?

A cheap remedy for coughs and
colds is all right, but you want
something that will relieve and
cure the more severe and dangerous
results of throat and lung troubles.
What shall you do: Go to "a warmer
and more regular climate! fes, il
possible; il not possible for you,
then in either case take the ONLY
remedy that has been introduced in
all civilized countries with success
in severe throat and lung troubles.
'Boschec's German Syrup II not
only heals and stimulates the it's
sues to destroy the germ disease,
but allays inflammation. causes
-asy expectora,ion, gives good
nights rest and cures the patient.
Fry one bottle. Recommended many
years by all druggists in the world.
For sale by Dewitt Il Thompson.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12
hANdED BY REQUEST.

Victoria, b. C.. May s-News has
been brought by the Danube at u
peculiar case at Juneau. Martin
Sirvert shot aud killed Steve Fred
ergo. He then shot u man named
Christianson. but was captured. He
then requested that he he hanged,
and az there was no way Of caring
for him his request was complied
with. Sirvert signed II statement
saying he had received justice nj
the hands of the men there. The
motive of Sirvert was robbery. The
case occurred ut Lituya hay, whei
all the parties concerned were III
the employ Of u mining company.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

Mr.. Glib Rennie of near Starvale,
and one Of the most extensive land
owners and farmers in that section.
is said 10 be contemplating the pur-
chase Of a steam pillow says the
Modern Light. II he does this he
will put IN about 800 of his 600 acre
farm In wheat They are all said to
be very much encouraged 10 that,
the wheat section. over the pros
pect this year.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

Is. &. Stevens. at one time a resi-
dent of Galena. but now living 1t
Chicago. has donated 5000 Ia cash
70 the GaIeua hospital fund. He
aIso agrees % give 800 per year for
Eve year1 toward mainialnlnR Che
hospital after h u completed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12
tortured A Witness.

Intense suffering was endured by
witness T. L. Martin, of Dixie, Ky.
before he gave this evidence: 81
> coughed every night until my
throat was nearly raw; then tried
DIR. Kings New Discovery which
gave instant relief. l have used II
Ia my family for four years and
recommend II as the greatest rem
edy for coughs, colds and all throat
chest and lung troubles. II will
stop the worst cough. and not only
prevents but absolutely cures Con-
sumption. Price SOC and $l.W.
Every bottle guaranteed. Trial bot
tles free at A. r. Kane's drug store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

]. c. Kennedy, Roanake, Tenn,
says: IL cannot say too much for
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. One
box of Il cured what the doctors
called an incurable ulcer on my
jaw" Cures piles and all skin die.
eases. Look ont for worthless imi.
tations. Dewitt & Thompson.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12
List Of Letters

Remaining in the postofiicc at
Baxter Springs, Kansas. for the
week ending with May 0. 1900.
which il not cailed for within two
weeks will be sent to the dead
letter Office al Washington. d. C.:
Cuthbrrt. Mr. 6 Dickson. II i
Over, Calvin Y Dyer, Calvin
Edmendson. { W
Persons calling for any OF the
above letters will please say"Advrr
tised." giving date Of list.
LIB. BOYER. p. n.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12
NOTICE.

Parties wanting boats for picnic
or fishing purposes can get them
of me at the Camp Logan
boat house. will rent boats by
the day or hour. Boats are nice
and clean and charges will be
reasonable.
SHELBY Johnson.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

Piles are not only most painful
but also very dangerous, as the in
famed nodules are very apt to take
on malignent action and cancer OF
the rectum is produced. They
should be cured. Tabler's Buckeye
Ointment will cure the most obsti.
nate cases. Price, 80 cents. A. r.
Kane
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

Why are "New Home" Sewing
Machines the best in the market:
Because they never "get out OF NIX,
and are always ready for work OF
any kind. For sale by L. Fl. Cross
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

DR.. ]. NJ. Duncan OF Kansas City
made the NEWS pleasant call
Monday morning. The doctor was
in Gaiena three days this week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12
MONEY TO LOAN!

We are prepared TO negotiate
good farm loans on first mortgage
long time aud low interest. Office
5doors west of Haskett's dry goods
store. LARGE x CLARK,
Baxter Springs, Kansas.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

Vim. Woodrum aud family and
Miss Mamie Mapes left Wednesday
morning for Hudson creek. in the
Cherokee Nation. where they will
spend few days fishing.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

Elder ". T. King has been sue
cessful in getting the Christian
church again in working order.
There will be services in the Bald.
win opera house Sunday morning
nj II O'clock,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

Miss Matte Snelson visited il
Columbus the first of the week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

Reunion Park will be opened Ia
the public May q. Don't forget the
date. There will be big time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

Charley Daniels says the next no
tice the boys receive TO keep out Of
his strawberry patch will be deliv
cred by q deputy sheriff.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

Will Price came over from Jop
lin Thursday evening to visit hi
family.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

The Galena Driving Association
will have a three days driving
meet the first week in June. About
$500 in purses will be hung up.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

The NEWS is under obligations to
Wiley ]. Baldwin for bountiful
supply of fine strawberries. They
were of good size and of fine flavor.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

Willis & Congdon put up fine
large flagstaff 10 the national Gem
etery this week. II is IS feet high.
A new fence has aiso been put up.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

Miss Sadie Ettenson Of Galena at
tended the club dance Wednesday
night.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

Geo. Girten's family have re-
turned from Kansas City aud will
now live here.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

o. N. Baldwin has moved HE
stock of goods into hie new build
ing opposite this Office.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

Uncle john Charley, respected
member of the Peoria tribe of In
dams, died last week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

LosT-Between Baxter and Gale
ma, Saturday, May 3, a shawl. Re.
turn 10 this Office. A liberal re.
ward will be paid.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

Mrs. Ella Myers of Galena visited
in Baxter and vicinity this week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs. W. L. Patton and
daughter, Marguerite, spent last
Sunday in Baxter.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

Thomas McAboy is building u
nice barn on his home place in the
southeast part OF town.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

The Miami ice plant will probab-
ly be ready for business by the 18th
inst.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

DIR. aud Mrs. A. o. Dewitt and
Mrs. L. ID. Brewster attended the
grand lodge meeting of the Eastern
Star at Hutchinson this week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

The trial of John Norton for the
murder of City Marshal Marion
Thomas has been set for Monday,
May n.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

Mrs. +. Roesler of St. Louis is Wis
iting Mrs. Ira c. Perkins in this
city. They were schoolniatcs TO
gether.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

More paint has been used in Bax
ter this spring than for years. W,
mean, but what is the use of ex
planning?
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12
a KnlxIIt Of the Grip Testlfles.
MeMENcE, ILL., Nov. ~, lSs

N0HEhCk, LII, NOV. II, 1000
Twas troubled with a Disagree
able feeling in my stomach caused
By dyspepsia. and one dose of DIR.
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin relieved
me. I will never be without Il as II
q the best remedy for constipation
and Indigestion have ever used.
p. r. CLARK,
travelling salesman for Pearson
4 Ucytel.
Importers of Queeusware,
indianapolis, Ind.
Ia 10, SOC aud 81 bottles at Dewitt
Thompson.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

Prof. and Mrs. c. {. Haworth OF
the Lowell Academy made us Il
pleasant call Tuesday afternoon.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

The May term of the court OF
common pleas convened at Galeua
IN Monday of this week. The dock.
ct il quite large.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

John WEIGH and wife, and John
Durham and wife were in Galena
and Joplin Thursday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

Services will be held in the Cath
Ollie church on Sunday. May IL, al
II o'clock "a. M, conducted by Rev
Father Hull.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

The teachers and janitors of the
Galena public schools cost 5000
Der month.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

Exclusive right of the Perfect
ion" canned goods.
BURTON SMITH.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12
A Fast Bicycle Rider

Will often receive painful cuts,
sprains or bruises from accidents,
Bucklen's Arnica Salve will kill the
pain and heal the injury. It's the
cyclists friend. Cures chatting
chapped hands. sore lips, burns
ulcers and piles. Cure guaranteed
Only 25c. Try it. Sold by a. X. Kane
druggist.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

Isaac Wright has moved back to
Columbus, He has been living in
Kansas City.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

T. +. Needs improved his tene
ment property at Galena this week
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12
JOPLIN NEWS.HERALD.

Leading paper of the South west.
Prints all the latest Associattd
Press Dispatches. Largest circu.
lation ofany paper in the Missouri
Kansas Mining region. The best
advertising medium Joplin Peo-
pie Are Buyers. Have you any
Thing to offer them? The News. Her.
aid is at your service.
News.Herald Newspaper Co, Jop-
lin, Mo.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

.hou ihe liver fails TO secrete
|.... fhe blood becomes loaded
|It bilious properties, the digest
lis bscomcs impaired and the
E1~.is constipaied. Herbine has q
.t, ncflon on the liver aud excre-
1feshs, and q few doses will
n. .f4 case Of bflioueness Price
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs.. T. c. Weaver visited
in Galena Tuesday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

W. /. Bingham went to Kansas
City Tuesday on live stock bust
ness.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12
RAILROAD TINE TABLE.
Kansss Ciy, n. Scott q Memphi

kansss City, Fl. Scott q Memphis
Trains leave passenger depot at Baxter
Springs rs follows:
No. sol. east bound passenger :. $3.50 pm.
No. 500. north bound passenger. 1915 am
No, 800 north bound passenger. $50 pm.
No. 3o3. east bound passenger :. sra am.
No. 800. north bound passenger. 1859 pm.
No. sos. east bound passenger. 1904 am.
No. 3I6. north bound freight -. .2:4o pm.
No. 3I5. east bound freight. 49,. $40 am.
MIAMI TRAINS.
No. 3I4. north bound. .(arrives) $40 am.
No. 3I3. south bound. .(eaves) 5:45 pm
Trains 3I3. 3i4 and $40 will carry pas.
sengers when holding tickets. Train 3I5,
due at Baxter at 6:4o am. will not carry
passengers.
Mail and passenger trains run daily
freight trims daily except Sunday. Mail
closes ut postoffice 81 minutes before trim
time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

Children who are weak, fretful or
troublesome should be given few
loses of Whites Cream Vermifuge.
they will then become strong,
healthy and active, have rosy cheeks
bright eyes. will be happy and
laughing all the day long. Price25c'
A. II. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

Lyman Coleman is building a
nice residence on West Neosho
street.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

Mrs. Mort Nichols of Columbus
visited in Baxter this week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

sPeeriess Princess" Flour Takes
/, the lead wherever introduced. Call
Mt ]. W. McCammon,s and order a
sack. Satisfaction guaranteed or
.,snoney refunded.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

X>s. there are cheaper flour than
etetlsss Princess. II chespness
and not quality is what you want
.rnI buy aPeerless Princess"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

Mrs. Hugh Leeman of Galena vis-
tied In Baxter this week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

Strawberry pickers are at work
this week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

Work on Roy Harvey's new dwell.
ing on North Military street is pro.
gressing satisfactorily.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

Il had stomach trouble twenty
years and gave up hope of being
cured till I began To use Kodol Dye
pepsia Cure. II has done me 90
much good I call II the savior Of
my life" writes W r. Wilkinson,
Albany, Tens. IiIllfesis what you
eat Dewitt & Ihp.np1on.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

81 have trained my boys" writes
an aged Emporia mother. "to help
care for their sisters. Whea they
made pennies they took II as a mat
ter of course that they must divide
with Bessie aud Mary. think the
proudest day in Jacks life was
when he bought q whole dresa for
his sister. When my sons came 10
marrying age each knew something
about what IL costs TO support a
woman. They also knew that GER
tain measures of their tim =, inter.
ests aud attention in a social way
was a womau's due. 1 took care
that the girls should have rs good
training along feminine lines.
They were made to feel the respons-
Utility of keeping their brothers'
clothes Ia order, buttons sewed on,
rooms dainty, and above all things,
of entertaining the boys, making
home sweet. merry and attractive
for them. Ny girls knew by the
time lovers came a-wooiug what
the cares aud responsibilities OF
looking after n msn's comfort In
volved."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12
L. c. Goodner is i'll.

The ice man is now doing bust.
ness.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12
Chickens wanted at Dents.

George Polster is painting his
atOre anew
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

c. +. Collins, general manager OF
Reunion Park. ia making come inn
provements on the grounds which
will be noticed with pleasure by
visitors. The grOunda have been
cleaned TIP, the trees trimmed, seats
aud benches placed at convenient
spots; a nice walkway has been
mad. down the hill-in fact many
needed things have been made and
done. The first picnic will he held
ou the tn inst, ut which time the
public schools of Weir City will be
here. Reunion Park is going to be
the favorite outing place of the
whole country this summer. When
you get tired. go 10 Reunion Park.
There you will find plenty TO amuse
aud entertain you. A fine gasoline
launch will ply on the river aud
there will be fifty rowboats also.
You can go bathing there, too, and
can find good fishing. Nature has
been very kind to that part Of
The universe known as Reunion
Park, Baxter Springs, Kansas.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

Rheumatism is conceded to have
its origin in a poisoned condition
of the blood. and to be most sue.
cesfully treated by Herhinc. which
tcts upon the liver. kidneys and
other blood purifying organs, there
by divesting the system of the of
tending agents. Price SEC. \. Il
Kane,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

give yeara ago. says the Mar
shall County News. "a Blue Rapids
man bought three-quarter Jerse,
calf, two weeks old. paying 81 for
her. He has kept careful account
and finds that the expense OF keep
ing her since then amounts to
1870. while the receipts-sale OF
calves, butter and milk-.foot up the
tidy sum of $473 6S. leaving the tidy
profit of $4260S for the FIVE years"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-05-12

/, has been suggested by the
Hutchinson News that the poo,
1evil in Wichita who thinks he has
twelve kings buried in his garden
may not be so dangerous AZ the Eel.
low who has three kings bur'ei or
his hand and ia drawing for one
more. And thus we are able To fol
low the trend of western Kansas
thought.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-13
PERSONALS.

Frank Comfy and Tom McTague are
up from Deer Lodge today.
Ed Lynch, J. A. Leggat and Joe Vuco-
vich left Saturday night for Pipestone
Springs.
n. N. Shaw, bookkeeper for the Ameri-
can Developing and Mining at
G~ibbonsville, is visiting Butte today.
Frank NJ. Sullivan, editor and proprie-
tor 81 the Montana Catholic, expects to
leave Tor the east in a day or two, to be
absent about three weeks. While he is
ava g. Edwin Summers, a young at
torney and newspaper writer Of New
YORK, who has been in Butte nearly 4
year, will edit the Catholic.
p. Fl. Merritt, who had the contract
1or sinking the shaft Of the Watseka. at
hochester basin, is in the city today.
Messrs. Carl H. Hand and w. L. Hoge
VIII leave Butte tomorrow on a visit of
inspection of the property. Mr.. Hand is
ene mining engineer of the company, and
Tor the past few a has Deer in charge
OF the Payne mine at Sandon, B. C.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-13
WORE A NEW SUIT
AT THE FUNERAL

A peculiar case was tried in Justice
Harrington's court today. M. j. Nc
Carthy, a young man who was formerly
employed by the Misses Daugherty as
night clerk in a lodging house, vas
charged with petit larceny. The evil
dence was to the effect that when one
of his employers died Mccarthy took
$3.50 belonging to the sisters. bought Il
suit of clothes and attended the funeral.
The money was expended for the pur-
pose of paying due respect to his en-
ployer's memory and with the intention
of returning it.
Two weeks later Mccarthy was dis
charged, and the money he had taken de-
manded. He did not W it, and the
surviving sister caused his arrest.
Judge Harrington adjudged - him
guilty, but suspended sentence for