The Anaconda Standard, 1892-09-14, p.5

# TALES FROM THE COURT ## Investigation Into the Suicide of Mar-derer Price. ### CRIMINAL CASES TRIED *Martin Dean Will Live at Door Lodge for Awhile—Other Matters Before the Judges.* BUTTE, Sept. 13.—The Price inquest was completed this afternoon at 4 o'clock, just by taking the testimony of John Turney, Leander Hickey and Martin Dean, Price's cell mates. Besides what was published before, they testified that when Price was returned to the cell after abusing the jury's verdict, he was asked what the sentence was. He laughed and replied: "Murder in the second degree will a recommendation for mercy." They saw him gnaw in a piece of morphine, a corner of a piece being consumed by each person. The next morning, which proved to be a portion of the night of his death, they said that Price told them he was all through and that he would never go over the road, even for manslaughter and couldn't escape a sentence of one day. They thought he was fooling and jollying. They denied that they have any morphine, but said that about a month ago there was a guard outside the jail who had a quantity of the drug, and a morphine. It was stolen from it. When the man missed his morphine he declared his room had been broken into in the night. The jury returned a verdict finding the poison. Dallas Scott testified that when he took Price back to jail on Saturday night after beating Whitton, Price appeared more composed than he had been for some time, and seemed like a person who recognized that he had done something terribly wrong. Realen stated that it was possible to approach persons in a jail. The coroner's jury found a verdict that Price came to his death by taking morphine, while in jail, with suicidal intent. *Criminal Cases.* Martin Dean, one of the trio of highway robbers who were recently sent to the pen, expressed a desire this morning to withdraw his appeal. The county attorney said the county attorney would dismiss the information filed against him. The motion agreed to this and Dean was sentenced to the pen for three years being the lowest penalty under the law. Dickey profited by the experience of Dean and wanted to be let out of the burglary if the other two charges were withdrawn. He got an accommodation and got off with 18 months in the penitentiary. Eugene Chappman was arraigned to follow the example of Dickey, but he delayed by the difficulty in identifying him positively. He was charged with attempted suicide if convicted. He based his hope for acquittal on his failure to get convincing witness to identify him positively. The county attorney was not ready to try the case this morning. The defendant was not ready and secured a continuance for a short time, and bail was reduced to $1.00. The county attorneys filed several new informations this morning. James Sullivan, a 17-year-old alleged forger, was arraigned. He was charged with forging his name to a check for $50.50. He was arraigned and asked until morning to enter his plea. E. S. Booth was appointed to defend the defendant. Charles Connors is charged with grand larceny for stealing a watch. He is to be tried in the First district court tomorrow morning, and W. W. Chapmann will appear for him. Zoe Dillon, a fruit but not a very fair one, was arrested on a charge of grand larceny, by having a watch belonging to someone in July 28. Edgar Brooks was appointed as her attorney. She will be tried before morning to plead. William Black, although from the Coeur d'Alene, made such a bad gun play out at the mines that when the fire came over and the men were getting a bullet in his leg in return, was charged with concealing arms with the intent to kill. J. B. Duffy was appointed to defend him and the case was pleaded for today. Blacky Black was removed to jail he asked to cut out his operation which was likely to be cut for closure. The doctor refused to make a fresh wound on the man while in his present jail quarters, as he was anxious about having the leg healed without further attention to its further treatment. Because when there before he desired an operation it was stated he would probably be allowed to carry the bullet in his leg until the trial was completed. *Divorce Decrees.* The reference in the case of Helen P. Geltman against Richard Geltman was completed this morning. The plea of the plaintiff was that she married the defendant on August 5, 1883, in Nevada, and that she is now 33 years old. There was no children. The defendant's action, excuse of treatment of the plaintiff she enumerated. At various times the intervals has been universally cruel and brutal treatment of the plaintiff which entitled acts of violence upon her. While living in Galveston, Texas, he struck her last January he again struck her and choked her and banged her against the wall, repeated this in April and May and varied it by kicking her down, by hauling her out of bed by the hair and otherwise trying to kill her, and that it was unsafe for her to remain with him. There was another excuse, he had also been in the habit of visiting "fallen women," totally neglected his business, squandered his money for liquor and fallen women, and that he has earned good wages during their married life and has since lived apart from her. She got her divorce. In the case of Donnie J. Murphy against his wife, Ellen Murphy, it was settled that he is 51 years old, and was married to the wife in 1866. There are children, Frank, John, and Michael, aged 12 and 9, both of whom are with the father and caring for the plaintiff. About August 1, 1893, without cause or provocation whatever he deserted the defendant deserted her husband and has never returned to him. She gave the defendant a set of clothes and he was allowed to get a divorce. The referee in the case of Phoebe A. Evans against David M. Evans also filed a report, in which it was shown the defendant lived at 23 [illegible] street, consisting of 22 rooms, and used by her as a lodging house, and on that date the defendant seized all her personal property, wearing apparel, furniture, etc., and refused to permit her to occupy the rooms, or to allow her tenants to pay them. By reason of the unlawful detainer she was compelled to seek lodging at an expense of $1,000, for which sum she asks judgment. *Court House Collings.* A number of young attorneys are signing a paper denying that each and every one of them was responsible for the charge made against "a young attorney" who told a convention of Democratic and jealous women at the Road House a few nights ago. The paper is intended for publication and every "young attorney" at least under the age of sixty years, finds occasion to engage it as a matured good faith and self-defence. Deputy County Sheriff Lloyd and Deputy Corner McInnis are found right out to a company of the southern part of the country commissioners have sent word of their first return to silver bow county. When the number was committed in the southern boundary of the county, from there was held and the sheriff was at that time was used at Boulder in the trial of Fromberg vs. Moreland was guarded. Bills for expenses were sent to the commissioners but refused. The matter comes up for trial to day. A default was entered in the Blum divorce case this morning. The Butte justice appointed referee to take testimony and report to the court. James Cavanaugh, a young man native of Ireland, today made declaration of his intention to become a citizen of the United States. James Hartside, a former subject of Queen Victoria, and Alex MacKinnon, a native of Canada, were made citizens of the United States. J. H. Richardson was excused from the grand jury service upon claiming the usual additional names, returnable on Thursday. ### AFTER THE OFFICERS. *Chief of Police and City Clerk in a Jam—Peculiar Case.* BUTTE, Sept. 13.—Chief of Police Gray and City Clerk McCunneen were themselves felled as defendants in a little entertainment provided for their especial benefit by J. J. Murphy, attorney, of Murphyville. The suit is brought by J. J. Murphy, who claims to be the holder of a bill which sum of money the plaintiff alleges was fraudulently taken from him or paid, notwithstanding that it belongs to him, and that their action is both wrong and unjustifiable. Several weeks ago McGilvray was arrested on complaint of the D. J. Hennessy company for obtaining goods under false pretences. McGilvray was arraigned before Judge McMonigal and released on bail on a cash bond of $50, posted by Mike Murphy and amount of gold consisting of more property than the defendant needed, after his arrest McGilvray made overtures to Hennessy company and the company consented to a dismissal of the misdemeanor count, and the satisfaction of the debt. An application was accordingly made on this basis and the costs were dismissed and the surety on the bond released by the hands of the court. The balance of the case in court was Murphy filed suit in court, and the latter today his receipt for fees due him as the attorney. This is the basis of the action. In looking at the disclosure, and the only ground McGilvray had for bringing this action rests on the fact that the bond was deposited with the clerk and the deposit was not taken to court at the time. As soon as the judge secured himself with the conditions of the bond and informed himself of the procedure of the state, the clerk had no authority. The claim is that the plaintiff connects the chief with the case is not disclosed by an ordinary lay observer, but we gather this: that the latter being a witness in behalf of the two city officials and having signed certain statements, he has been wrongfully paid to Murphy that he had not the right to draw the money due for it; but how McGilvray manages to figure into this affair, and to come out with anything to him, the judge cannot understand. ### THE REPORT DENIED. *The Miners' Union Not Compelled to Take Mine Owners' State.* BUTTE, Sept. 13.—The report published in the Wallace, Idaho, American, that the Butte miners' union had advised the Coeur d'Alene union miners to accept the assessments of the mine owners' association, is denied here. Financial secretary Breen of the miners' union was asked concerning the correctness of the report and, to be more specific and direct, proved, saying that was the first he had heard about such a thing. While to be recovered from the surprise occasioned by the apparent relation, he made careful explanation of the same and said that, as far as the Butte union was concerned, nothing had been said or done that would justify the report quoted. If anybody thought an apology was movement to be made in the Coeur d'Alene matter, it was the mine owners, who had posted up a bulletin agreeing to arbitrate at $3.50 a day for all men employed under them. No offer to accept less had been considered. *Assignment.* All persons indebted to the firm of H. A. Smith & Co. are hereby notified that the accounts due the firm are now in my hands for collection and the same can only be settled and receipted for by me. No suit will be brought if all accounts paid at once, or with the undersigned at H. Valentine on West Broadway. C. J. GALLAGHER, Assignee of J. H. Smith Co. *—Poultry.* Just received a car load of poultry from Iowa, consisting of spring chickens, turkeys and geese, first class Iowa poultry, guineas. Columbia garden hennery. *—Bakery—* Baked pork and beans, Boston brown bread, every Saturday and Sunday at Capitol bakery, 126 South Arizona street, E. W. [Prinkard?] proprietor. *Notice.* During my absence in New York Thomas H. Fogarty is my duly authorized agent, make contracts, collect and pay bills. JOHN T. RYAN. Beggy Cherry Cough Syrup is warranted to cure every cough. Nothing has been better. Ask for and be sure and get Beggy's. The Merchant drug company. We have just received a full car load of the finest boating stoves ever brought to Butte. They are truly the "finest boating time" princes. M. J. Bloom, 38 West Park. *Notice.* E. W. Patterson has changed his address. The Thermometer company, 1 West Park street. The Pill Box has been opened at No. 8 North Main street. Right & Fairfield's old stand. Have your prescriptions filled at The Pill Box. Fresh stock. ## Column 2 # THE POLITICAL ARENA ## Gossip About the Politicians and Their Doings. ### FIXING, FOR THE ELECTION *Some Things of Interest to Voters —Opening the Books and Appointing Registration Agents.* BUTTE, Sept. 13.—Registration for the coming election will commence Thursday. The above list of the agents will be selected to administer the oath in the several districts. The list of agents as it now stands is as follows: District No. 1, Walkerville and Brown's Gulch—list of names. District No. 2, Centerville—Jeany D. Murphy. District No. 3, Big Butte—Meyer Greenberg. District No. 4, Butte—J. B. Bassell. District No. 5, Butte—J. A. Jeffress. District No. 6, Butte—Leo P. Smith. District No. 7, Butte—B. J. Haley. District No. 8, East Butte and Parrot—M. F. Riley. District No. 9, Meaderville—Frank J. Lyons. District No. 10, South Butte and Blacktail—Pat Toole. District No. 11, Continental brewery, Barbier and Burlington mines—Mat Fisher. District No. 12, Silver Bow, Silver Bow county—Geo. A. Brown and Farley's—D. D. McLaughlin. District No. 13, McCone's wool camp—C. H. Dudley. District No. 14, Divide—A. L. Pickall. District No. 15, Butte—co-op gulch and Gilmer mine—F. C. Byrne. The republican county central committee, at a meeting held in the office of M. L. Holland at the court house, last evening appointed J. H. Gallagher as chairman, and in that way attempted to have their disappointed followers of the party happy once more. A resolution was adopted empowering the chairman to proceed to gain recovery. A committee was appointed to secure headquarters for the central committee, and the campaign with instructions "to report all amounts assessed by the county committee." There was also a discussion of the assessments on the candidates' bills for the slate. The plan of campaign was discussed, but nothing definite arrived at, it appearing from it that the democrats are going to try the experiment of calling an independent republican-county committee together and nominate an independent county and legislative ticket nominated. He says he is absolutely the only man that is disgusted with what he terms the "ring ticket." The registry books will be open between hours determined by law from and after the 1st of September to the 30th of September, and from the 1st to the 10th of October they will be open from 10 a. m. to 12 a. m. A number of the appointed agents have not yet qualified and others refused to act. In case any person is disqualified to appear before the chairman of the county commissioners power over the district and should have received notice from any responsible citizen of the disqualification of any deputy clerk then the deputy who was appointed last opening and prior to the closing of the books, the chairman can immediately, without giving notice, appoint another agent to act in that particular locality within two days. If no one can be so found, then the deputy agent shall qualify by the proper qualified voter of the district upon making a proper affidavit. If the clerks of registration have not yet been selected by the agent it has not been done the agent will be compelled to appoint them. There is no law providing for it, but if parties fail to enforce and act on it, the voters will be compelled to hunt them out. Many complaints have been made by the voters regarding the plan of the new districts, which changes have brought the nearest places to many localities belonging together. The nearest precincts, however, are not as far distant from each other. ### NORTHERN PACIFIC EXCURSIONS. $64.50 G. A. R. $64.50. The Northern Pacific will sell round trip tickets to Washington, D. C., account G. A. R. encampment, at $64.50 for the round trip. Tickets on sale September 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13. Final limit Oct. 1. $49.55. I. O. O. F. $49.55. On account of the one hundred meeting of the sovereign lodge, I. O. O. F., to be held at Indianapolis in September, the Northern Pacific will sell round trip tickets for $49.55 on Sept. 16 and 17, at $49.55 for the round trip. Final limit Sept. 27. *Southern California, Saranac and Seattle Rates.* The Northern Pacific are now running excursions at reduced rates to Portland and Saranac's rates. Round trip rate in September $7, and $1 Saranac. Get the Excellent fishing at Saranac's. Special train leaves Butte depot every Saturday P. M. Returning leaves Saranac's at 8 p. m. on Sundays. Price $1. *A Cut In Rates.* First class tickets to Chicago $50. Second class ticket to Chicago $35. First class ticket to St. Louis $52, second class ticket to St. Louis $34, via. Northern Pacific. For tickets and information in regard to the above excursions, apply to E. S. Tuohy, general agent, 23 East Broadway, Butte, Montana. *Cut This Out.* and present to Drs. Ellis & Buck, the table to the full column, to select a set of artificial teeth, upper or lower set, $8, and $6 in payment on a set of teeth, best teeth $15 to $20. The Plate work, rubber set, 58 North Main street, Butte, Montana. *Wanted—Active Agents.* Good money to the right parties. Call at the Columbia garden house for particulars. *Want It.* Gilfillan Joe. They beat the whole city in finding their competitors. Their latest stock, my competitors, in centre could table. G. A. Williams, leading ladies' hair store, bond wig makers. The best place to buy wigs, switches, front pieces and allied creations. 17 W. Park Street. Whether you want a heater or not it will do your heart good to see our grand display of new stoves and ranges at J. C. Wiley's. Come early and select your heater while our stock is complete. We are displaying new lines at J. C. Wiley's. Good German Salve for cuts, sores and burns. There is none better. Be sure you get Beggy's. For sale by all druggists. ## Column 3 # FASHIONS FAST AND FURIOUS ! ## Newest of Styles —IN— # MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING. In Cut, Fit, Style and Trimmings, the Acme of Perfection. Our Prices are as Low as the Lowest. Satisfaction Guaranteed. ## MAKE A NOTE OF IT ! We have just opened our Fall Stock of # MEN'S CLOTHING——OVER $25,000 WORTH, Now displayed upon our tables, Worthy the attention of all men, Regardless of their business or profession. ## There is a Difference. Some Ready-Made Clothing proves anything but Satisfactory. ## OURS IS THE BEST! BECAUSE the materials of which all the garments are made are selected by us with great care and discrimination. BECAUSE the garments were made up to our order by the Leading Tailors of the Country, who guarantee their work. BECAUSE we can furnish these Stylishly Made Suits at about half the cost, and less, of made-to-measure clothing. BECAUSE, having the Material Good, Trimming Good, Style the Latest and Workmanship Unexcelled, ## ❧WE CAN GUARANTEE A PERFECT FIT.❧ Hats, Caps, Shirts, Shoes and Men's Furnishing Goods of Every Description, in Greatest Variety, at Lowest Possible Prices. # D. J. Hennessy Mercantile Company, BUTTE CITY, MONTANA. --- # BUTTE CITY TRADE Demands the highest grade of manufactured goods. ## We Are in the Heart of the greatest metal producing country on earth. ## SILVER BOW COUNTY —AT— ## GILMORE'S, 73 EAST PARK ST. is full of expert judges of values and weights. OUR REPUTATION is too valuable for us to hazard its standing by offering cheap and unwarrantable goods to our patrons. ## NOW YOU SEE why we have to offer only goods of the highest merit # J. H. LEYSON 221 UPPER MAIN STREET, BUTTE. Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Novelties and Fancy and Imported Goods. --- # LATEST DENTISTRY. DENTAL ROOMS: New Macheith Block, 58 W. Park St. Teeth Filled at from 50c to...............$1 00 Teeth Filled with Gold at ................$1 00 A Full Set of Teeth, best kind...........$ 8 00 Extracting.....................................25c Gutta Percha...................................25c Teeth Extracted and Without Pain by Use of My New Local Anæsthetic. ALL WORK GUARANTEED FIRST CLASS. W. H. TOWNSEND, D. D. S., LATE OF CHICAGO. --- MONTANA MARKET, 201 East Park St. INDEPENDENT MARKET, 38 W. Park St. KIPP BROTHERS, Props. BELL OF FARE, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 14. Prime Beef, Mutton, Veal, Pork, Spring Lamb, Ham and Bacon, Dried Beef, Corned Beef, Sausage. We have yours, Liverwurst, Bologna, every Open Fancy Meats and Pickled Tongue, Brains, Sweet Breads, Calf's Liver and Head Cheese, Tongues, Pickled and Fresh, in season, etc., etc. Poultry Fish and received by express twice weekly. We have the finest refrigerators for the preservation and proper care of meat, and all goods are first class. Call and see for yourself. --- # ST. MARY'S ACADEMY, DEER LODGE, MONTANA. Offers a solid and refined education for young ladies. The School Reopens September 6, 1892. For information address Sister Superior. --- # SILVEN HUGHES & CO., GROCERS, Southeast Corner Park and Montana Streets, BUTTE, MONTANA. --- *This Space Reserved for* --- Nothing is so important in the study of [illegible] practice as a good instrument. You can no more get a good instrument than I will show you to charge a [illegible] with a dull knife. We want your patronage, and will do our best to ensure it. The Columbia music company. If we satisfy you we will pay your tuition. --- ## Peripheral items 1. **"TALES FROM THE COURT" header** — Main column 1 headline banner for court/crime news section. 2. **D. J. Hennessy Mercantile Company advertisement** — Full display ad for men's and boys' clothing, Butte City, Montana; claims over $25,000 worth of fall stock. 3. **Gilmore's / J. H. Leyson advertisement** — "Butte City Trade" block ad for Gilmore's at 73 East Park St. and J. H. Leyson at 221 Upper Main Street; watches, diamonds, jewelry. 4. **W. H. Townsend, D.D.S. advertisement** — Dental services ad; New Macheith Block, 58 W. Park St.; price list for dental work. 5. **Kipp Brothers (Montana Market / Independent Market) advertisement** — Daily bill of fare for Wednesday, Sept. 14; meats, poultry, fish. 6. **St. Mary's Academy advertisement** — School for young ladies, Deer Lodge, Montana; reopens September 6, 1892. 7. **Silven Hughes & Co. advertisement** — Grocers, Southeast Corner Park and Montana Streets, Butte, Montana. 8. **"This Space Reserved for" notice** — Blank reserved advertising space. 9. **Columbia Music Company notice** — Brief notice about musical instruments and tuition. 10. **Northern Pacific Excursions notice** — Travel rates for G.A.R. encampment ($64.50), I.O.O.F. meeting ($49.55), and other excursions; column 2 sub-article. 11. **Assignment notice (H. A. Smith & Co.)** — Legal notice of assignment signed by C. J. Gallagher. 12. **Poultry notice (Columbia garden hennery)** — Small ad for Iowa poultry car load. 13. **Capitol Bakery notice** — Small ad for baked goods, 126 South Arizona Street. 14. **John T. Ryan notice** — Personal notice appointing Thomas H. Fogarty as agent during absence in New York. 15. **Beggy Cherry Cough Syrup notice** — Small patent medicine advertisement. 16. **M. J. Bloom stoves notice** — Advertisement for boating stoves, 38 West Park. 17. **E. W. Patterson / Thermometer Company notice** — Change of address notice, 1 West Park Street. 18. **The Pill Box notice** — New drug store opening at No. 8 North Main Street. 19. **G. A. Williams hair store notice** — Advertisement for wigs and hair pieces, 17 W. Park Street. 20. **J. C. Wiley stoves advertisement** — Two brief notices promoting new stoves and ranges display. 21. **Beggy's German Salve notice** — Small patent medicine advertisement.