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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-12
THE ULTIMATE OUTCOME.

Two new cases of hypnotism are ex-
citing the attention of New Workers.
W. ii. Higgins, a member of the Cot
ton Exchange, was charged by that
organization last week with improper
conduct. the specification being that he
gathered a crowd about him on the
floor of the exchange during business
hours, thereby interfering with the
regular course of business and distract
ing attention generally. Mr.. Higgins
pleaded not guilty, alleging that he is
possessed of certain hypnotic and mes
merle powers, by which he %unconsci-
ously attracts people toward him at all
times, at all places and under all cir
cumstances. lie names some of the
best known merchants and bankers as
witnesses of his remarkable manifesto
tions. and claims that the laws of gra-
vitation which thus attract these
crowds without any effort on his part
should absolye him from all RESPONSE.
bility. lie has frequently given exhi-
billions in Wall street circles of his re-
markable powers as a mesmerist and
mind reader. The case of the New
York Cotton Exchange versus Higgins
is an interesting one i'm this respect,
that if the defense holds good il will
be widely recognized and cheerfully
adopted by persons prosecuted for
similar offences. There is no
telling how much injustice
has been done by Furnishing persons
charged with disturbing the peace. A
thousand other people will claim 10 be
afflicted with the same excess of hyp-
motto force of which Mr.. Higgins says
he is a sufferer, and If this thing is TO
keep up police courts hereafter will
have To be provided with hypnotic ex-
perts to determine who is and who is
not responsible for their actions.
a case of llegedhypnotism came be-
fore Judge Pratt of New York last
week in all seriousness. II was claimed
that when the late Mrs. Brewster
Valentine decided her house 10 a certain
DIR. Riehardt she was under his mes.
merle influence. Her son sued 20 re.
cover the property. ID. +. Tierney, a
lawyer, detailed his experience in going
To see Mrs. Valentine. The doors of
the house were bolted and chained and
DIR. Richardt let him in and took him
in the parlor. lie then went upstairs
for Mrs. Valentine, and she came IN
with head inclined and her eyes rest.
ing upon the floor. She did not raise
her eyes or say q word while he was
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-12

A despatch from London states that
statistics submitted by the authorities
in charge of British immigration show
that since January ! the immigration
to America has decreased 5000 below
that for a corresponding period of 1889.
This falling off, it is represented, is due
to the fact that wages have increased
at home till they are quite as high, and
i'm some cases higher, than rates paid
for similar employment in the United
States, while the opportunities for OBJ
tanning work in England are equally
good. According to this after America
has had a few more years of trusts and
outrageous duties on the necessaries of
life, the tide of immigration will set
the other way.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-12
IN THE LAST DITCH.

No better proof of the desperation of
the republican cause in Butte is want
ing than the vehemence with which its
supporters are charging their oppo-
nents with fraud" intimidation"
corruption" and every possible crime
known to the ballot box. II is the old,
old cry of defeat and despair. Fraud,
intimidation and corruption is a con-
yenient term invariably used by the
republicans as an excuse whenever the
battle goes against them. They can
find no evidences of fraud. intimida-
ton or corruption to offer, but they
raise the shout as a matter of habit.
This of fighting deceives no
one. Its only effect is that of n boom
erang, for il betrays the weaknesses
and the hopelessness of the party that
resorts 10 such methods.
The democrats have conducted a
clean. honorable, honest campaign, free
from abuse and utilization. Their
methods are open and above board.
They invite the suffrages of the citi.
zens of Butte in the conscious knowl.
edge that Mr.. Walton and his asso.
ciates on the democratic ticket will
protect and foster the city's best inter,
ests. The party is harmonious and
united: the independent voters art
with il: il is making daily accessions
from the disintegrating ranks of the
enemy.
The democrats. moreover, are work.
ing not so much with reference to tn,
personality of candidates, but rather Il
enforce their Judgment on the FRAUD
perpetrated by the republicans in
throwing out the vote of the TUNE
precinct. This issue of itself uniiet
the party, and powerfully strengthen
IL. for candid, fair minded men will no
fail 10 embrace this opportunity TO
recording their verdict upon the erin,
Of the republicans. The democratic
party asks and expects TO receive tn
support of men whose sense of RICH
rises above party affiliations.
The feebleness of the republican
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-12
NOTHING SMALL ABOUT SPOKANE.


For nerve and audacity Spokane
Falls has no need to take lessons of
Chicago. She doesn't expect any
worlds fair, at least during the present
century, but she has in mind a project
that will permanently increase her
wealth, expand her population and
magnify her importance In the eyes OF
the nation so long as the United States
shall last. She aspires to military
glory-not the variety won on the field
of battle, but rather the kind that at
taches to the baggage wagon and the
powder monkey. In other words Spo-
kane would like to be the military CEN
ter of the Northwest. Captain Sy-
monds, of the United States corps of
engineers. has formulated a scheme
which just suits the enterprising city.
In an interview published in the
Spokane Falls Rerien Captain Sy-
monds declares that all the troops in
the northwestern interior, now sta
toned at Fort Sherman, Camp Spo-
kane, Walla Walla and Missoula and
elsewhere should be concentrated in
one large post at Spokane Falls.
From a military standpoint Spokane
Falls is far and away the most import
ant strategical point in the whole
Northwest" says the captain. "Such a
concentration would be of immense
professional benefit to the officers and
the soldiers, affording scope for theo-
retical instruction and practice impos-
sible of attainment in their present
scattered condition. Through the me-
dunn of railroads, troops at Spokane
Falls would be available in case of
trouble at any point in the interior or
on the coast fully as much or more so
than at present. They would also occupy
the outlet of the great interior artery
of communication between British
Columbia and the United States. The
same number of troops can be main
tanned much more economically at a
railroad center like Spokane Falls than
IL scattered about Is at present. All
considerations of practical and theoret-
ical utility, efficiency and economy de-
mand this concentration. l believe
that this proposition only needs to be
mentioned to military men familiar
with the situation to meet their hearty
approval, and that If properly brought
before the authorities it can be ac-
complished, and Spokane Falls become
what its situation intended it to be-
come, the great military, Is well as
commercial, center of the Northwest
interior"
Spokane Falls should not stop with
this. She should demand that the war
department be moved bodily from the
national capital and set down in n of
her public squares. If there is any
thing else that Spokane wants by all
means let her ask for it.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-12

hopes was further demonstrated yes
terday when some of the leaders OF the
party sought to avail themselves OF a
trivial technicality, by which they
hoped to accomplish what would
be in effect the practical disfranchise-
ment of the majority. This movement
was in entire accord with the dishonest
motives that eliminated in the action
of the Silver Bow ~canvassing board
last fall. Yesterdays project, however,
was too revolving and repulsive to be
countenanced by any men of intelli-
gence, and the better and wiser element
of the republican party would not per-
nit II to be carried out.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-12
A n Deer Story.

From the Nevada City Herald.
L. L. Gairney informs ms that the town
OF Downicvillc is at present inhabited by
quite a number Of deer that were captured
during the storm the past two months.
They walk around town and are rs tame
as cattle, some OF them going up 10
children on the street 90 eat food and deli
cacies given them. One band of IA were
found near the banks of the river, above
town. They were all punched i'm the
snow and left over night. The mex day
those who found them picked out what
they wanted and took them TO town,
where in n few days they became per
fectly tame. Some are kept tied in
stables and some wander about town al
will. returning 10 the barn lei they
have had their exercise. The town dogs
do not disturb them when out.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-12

From the Chicago Tribune.
Mr.. Billus docking over his expense ac-
coup-Maria, we spent exactly $50 more
than our income last year. We've got to
retrcnch.
Mrs. Billus-It wasn't my fault, John.
| didn't lose $40 on the election, nor pay
out $40 In club dues, nor spend SS for CT
pars, nor run through 500 In three days
al the races, nor indorse n note for 200
for a mere acquaintance and lose II,
nor
ponse nccountl-None OF those things &c.
count for that $50. by Jovei Here i is,
,Subscription 10 pastors salary, $50
Maria, wecan't stand thati The preacher
will have 90 get along without anything
from me neat year.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-12
The report comes from Oakland that

The report comes from Oakland that
a number of people there are selling
their homes at a sacrifice preparatory
TO leaving the country to escape the
earthquake which Erickson, the relig-
ious crank. predicted would occur next
Monday. The fanatics who believe in
Erickson have been holding daily
prayer meetings for weeks past. IL
doesn't require a man of brains TO
make such a prediction, but it would
certainly seem, in this enlightened
period, that only men without any
brains whatever would take stock in
the prophecy. The world has wit
messed many varieties of fanaticism in
the past, but it is doubtful IL any of
the old fallacies had less foundation
than this.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-12

there. She silently signed a paper and
nodded her head. Judge Pratt refused
to rule that Mrs. Pratt was sane.
The case went to the jury and q Q
dict for the plaintiff was given, setting
aside the sale.
Evidently the lawyers Of the coming
generation will be obliged to perfect
themselves i'm this new branch Of medi-
cal Jurisprudence il they expec, to sue
coed. Yet after all, their education
may avail them naught in the hour Of
extremity; for along may come a man
with enough power to hypnotic jury,
lawyers, witnesses, audience, make a
holy show of all Of them, and throw the
entire legal system out of joint.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-12
Canada's Divided Preferences,

From the Detroit Tribune.
Who shall decide when doctors dis.
agree? The New York Tribune of recen,
date contained two ably written articles
on the Canadian question, the one writ.
ten by a Dominion journalist, who says
that annexation is inevitable; the other
by a border Buffalonian, who says annex.
alton is impossible. And both articles are
based largely upon what the writer's be.
lieve to be the prevailing sentiment in
Canada regarding annexation. And SO II
goes. You can get anything you want In
the line Of arguments for and against an.
nexation, and Of the very best quality,
too. All the same, gentlemen of the
jury, annexation sentiment in Canada is
growing, and don't you forget to re-
member il.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-12

Among the important results of the
Pan-American conference is the agree
ment upon n plan of arbitration for a set
Element Of any difficulties arising be-
tween American nations. A difference
arising between two or more Of the repub-
lies will be referred to some other repub-
lie for settlement without appealing to
arms. In case the parties at issue cannot
agree upon a single arbitrator each Is al
lowed to name one and these are to select
an umpire. II Is TO be hoped that this
will put an end to the interminable wars
between the South American republics.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-12

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
North Dakota may be chccrcd by the re.
markablc success which has attended
South Dakota's first financial venture. A
loan 81 $1,000. bearing only 4 per cent,
has been negotiated FOR the southern
state 81 the old territory nj a premium OF
nearly 10 per cent. No state In the south
crn tier has been able 10 borrow money
on such favorable terms, nor has any
other state west ~ IA. Mississippi even
been ablc 10 borrow on such good terms
Az South Dakota has lone no North Ia.
kota should Do able 10 do. The credit OF
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-12

The accomplished mathematician has
appeared again, this time with the pleas
ing statement that il the copies Of "Look-
ing Backward which have been sold
were laid end to end they would make a
continuous line 30 miles long; or IL placed
one above the other they would make a
column four miles high. In other words
the book has reached its three hundred
and thirty-third thousand.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-12

A trust embracing n or more Of
the theatres of the principal cities of
the West is perfecting. San Francisco,
Omaha, Kansas City, Denver, Lead
vile, salt Lake, Seattle and Tacoma
are already in the combine, and 1t is
likely that the theaters that are outside
of the trust next winter will be given
no show.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-12
They Long to See the Motor Mote.

They Long to See the Motor Mote.
From the Chicago Times.
DR.. Joseph Seidy. president Of the
Academy of Natural Sciences, Is out will
a statement that Keely, the motor man
has really and truly discovered Q
wondrous motor. This will be no new,
to Keeley's stockholders. They knew
that long ago, having been assured of Il
by Keely himself. What they want to see
is the old thing go. Their longing is ex
pressed eloquently in the following heart
blossom Of an inspired member Of the
company:
oh, for a chance on the idden thing
To let our sad eyes glOat;
oh, for the bliss but once to see
Our keeley's motor mote.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-12

Recent reports from Alaska say that
extensive deposits of coal are being
found, and that the coal itself is of the
best quality. These discoveries will
prove a valuable assistance in the de-
yelopment of the mineral industries of
the territory, which already is a highly
favored land. Assuredly Alaska has
proved a most profitable investment to
the United states.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-12

Ever and anon come reports from diff
ferent parts of the country Of the capture
of Silcott and Eyraud, but each suspected
party has proven to be other than the in
dividual wanted. Tascott, Silcott and
Eyraud are a great trio. All hopes OF
capturing the former have long since de-
parted, and il is more than possible that
the efforts to capture the Others will be
equally futile.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-12

Joe Howard In New York Press.
am glad TO see that Mr.. Aston proposes
to give some brass doors TO Trinity church
at a cost Of $4,000. II he would give
$4,000 to some Of the people who are
begging for their daily bread on their
knees inside the doors, IL would be better.
but this is better than nothing.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-12
The Crank Wave subsidisg.

From the Oregon Statesman.
II looks like prohibition is a dead duck
In Iowa. II has been pronounced a fail
ure by the governor, the democrats and a
large percentage OF the republicans, n
by First Assistant Postmaster General
Clarkson, OF that tat The crank wave
that swept the country a few years q is
subsidinp mighty fast.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-12
Freaks Of the Law.

From the Charleston News and Courier.
Better be a divorce conspirator in New
York than an enterprising and humble
newspaper reporter. Sheriff Flack got OIL
with n comparatively lighter sentence
than Reporter Choatc, but the sanctity OF
the jury room must he preserved even II
the sanctity Of the marriage contract Is
violated.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-12
CURRENT COMMENT.
Due to the Newspaper.

From the Tacoma Ledger.
Ex-SheriT Flack considers his discomfi-
ture due TO the newspapers. Tweed was
of the same opinion in his case. Both
were right. The newspapers exposed
Tweed and they exposed Flack.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-12
Self Sacrificing Patriots.

From the Seattle Press.
So far as heard from none of the mem.
bers OF the legislature were lynched on
their return TO their homes. The peace Of
the state IL undisturbed, the populace re-
mains quiet, and some of the solons are
even understood TO he hoping to get back
to the capital next january and help elect
n senator. They are n self sacrificing
lot, willing to neglect their private bust
ness in order to serve the public.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-12

Judge Wilson Of Philadelphia has de-
cided what a drunken man is within The
meaning of the law. "A drunken man."
his honor observes, ais n man who gets
drunk" To this decision no appeal has
vet been taken.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-12

Minnesota appropriates $1,000 a year
for wolves, but Il does not suffice. II has
exhausted the $4,000 and now yves S3,12l.
Five dollars n head is the bounty offered.
Wolves come high but Minnesota has to
have them,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-12

Chicago can't get along without excite
ment of some kind, and whenever every
thing else fails n church row is re-
sorted to.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-12

the northern state has been made good
by It's refusal OF the splendid bride offered
by the Louisiana Lottery company.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-12

Every good citizen of Anaconda re-
CARELESS of his politics will vote for ID.
ID. Walker for mayor next Monday.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-04-12

Prom the Washington Post.
"IfeH is pared Nth good Intentions
SECTION DI TUE PAVEMENT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-23
chester for several weeks, are now IN re-
terrssburg visiting Mrs. c. +. Lauteroack. .

chester for several weeks, are now IN re-
tersburg visiting Mrs. C. +. Lauterback.
Miss Molie Evans and Miss Cox were out
driving IN q dog-cart Thursday afternoon,
and when turning the corner OF Nintn
street the vehicle was upset and the occu-
pants were thrown out. but neither much
hurt.
Misses Minnie Lee Drewry. Bessie Gill,
Mary Mathews, Cabell Hancock, MARY
Jolllfe, and Lavina and Carrie Naden are
spending the week with Miss Agnes
Walker at Holly Springs, the hospltabie
country home of Major Joseph Walker.
Mr. Robert l.. Jones left last night on q
business trip 10 Lynchburg.
The hed Mems fair at Leader Hall was
quite largely attended last night. and the
voting was spirited Several ladies and
gentlemen kindly consented TO sing se,ve-
raj selections. and the audience was highly
entertained
In the Mayors Court yesterday morning
G. A. Hobson. a colored driver from hich-
mond. was fined So and costs for hauling
in the city without license. Hobson came
over 10 bring q passenger 20 the depot ana
was carrying counter from one store to
the other. for which ne was paid % cents.
Rosa Coleman (colored) was before Act
ing Mayor Perdue yesterday. morning
charged with beating Robert Hutchinson
severely. The boy was not able to be nj
court. The offence is alleged to have been
committed several weeks ago. and the
BOYS mother SAYS his body ia terribly
bruised. In the absence of Drs. William
p Mathews and Lewis Bosher. VINO at
tended the boy, the case was continued
until next Friday, and the woman was re-
fused bail. II isnot believed that Robert 9
injuries are serious
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-23
For the Dispatch.l
A Anl IaAn

| observe in a recent issue OF one or the
city papers mention made on an old ton-
federate soldier. Jesse Robertson, formerly
of Stonewall Jackson's band-who ON his
wav to Richmond in search OF pension
was arrested a. yagrant and taken before
Justice Perdue. He Is described as a
pitiable sight" old, poorly clad, anu
crippled. having lost both feet In the war
and vet had tramped all the way from Flu
wanna. exposed to the heat Of the August
sun. IL is added that "he was pointed the
way 10 the Capitol and kind people
dropped in his hands ere he left the city
few dimes 10 provide himself with bread.
Is not the above calculated TO bring a
blush OF shame TO the cheek OF every
southerner. and especially every Nirglnlan!
We have raised grand monument 70 Gen-
eral Lee, and are even now erecting one on
Libby Hill in honor Of the Confederate
private soldier, whllo historians, orators,
and poets alike have immortallzed their
gallant deeds and dwelt upon tnelr suner-
ings and privations. And yet here. IN the
midst of us. we see one of those old heroes,
impoverished and crippled IN the cause Tor
which he fought, stranger and asking
bread at our doors. What was done Tor
him. Who took him in, fed, ana clothed
him. or paid him the honor which has been
showered upon him in song and story
First he was arrested az vagrant, ana
then somebody was good enough TO point
him the way TO the Capitol, ana lew
dimes" were given him 70 buy nread.
Can any one tell us whether Mr. Jesse
Robertson obtained the pension which he
sought? Can any one give us his address! !
II the country at large negiects him It Is
the duty of individuals to interest them
selves in his behalf. even did he not have
npon us the sacred claim OF being an old
Confederate soldier. Ioula SliSa hGs entrance rance,
be obtained for him IN the soldiers Home
dancaS Who among your readers will
stan forward in this good cuasel w.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-23

The following were among the most i'm
portant cases before the Police Court yes
terday:
CHARGED with stealing three bags OF wheat.
valued at -. the property of j. l.. Car
rington. Price is an ex-convict and was
sent to Jail few days ago for stealing a
basket Of vegetables. He was found
guilty of stealing the wheat and given an
additional six months in iail.
] Bickerstaff. Jr.. was charged with yio-
lating the city ordinance by removing the
carcas of a dead horse from the city. A
the city has q special contractor to do this
work no oneelse Is allowed TO remove the
dead animals. Blckerstaf was tinod 50,
the minimum amount. This he said he
would not pay. and another - was added
for contempt Of court. Ho refused to pay
either of the fines and was sent to jail.
The defendant said in his statement that he
did not know that he had violated any law.