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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-28

Yesterday morning the STANDARD
asked some republican newspaper to
tell why Lew Coleman's appointment
as postmaster at Deer Lodge is with
held. The Inter Mountain does not
answer the question, but IL hastens to
say that, whoever the man is who is
tampering with the appointment, he is
a scrub" and nj contemporary adds,
I'VE utterly repudiate the story that
Tom Power is i'm any way identified
with such a miserable piece of work."
This stalwart defense of Power is en-
tirely gratuitOus, so far as the STAND
ARD Is concerned, since II has never
charged the delay on Power. Now that
the Inter Mountain has opened the
question, however. il will have to pro-
duce something more substantial than
its "utter reputation" act If IL wants
to clear Power of 'this miserable piece
of work" The fact is that, over i'm
Deer Lodge, republicans are openly
charging the delay on Power, and they
account for il with reasons which
would be eminently disreputable in any
man except one who is simply ire
suit" as the Inter Mountain deems
Power to be. That newspaper tells MS
that the delay which, by the way, is
involving a postponement In the
appointment of a marshal, Is u
mystery that will be solved
sooner or later" It's our opinion
that the solution will come sooner"
rather than later. II will be shame
fully to the discredit of Power when il
comes-if Deer Lodge republicans tell
the truth-and a democratic news
paper may have TO give it. However.
in order that the Inter Mountain may
utterly repudiate" in a nor con-
vincing manner, we leave the subject
open, simply renewing our request of
yesterday morning. that some republi
can newspaper i'm good standing tell us
why the Deer Lodge appointment is de-
layed,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-28

Had they observed the customs Of the
country, enveloping their heads and
faces In q veil four inches thick like the
ladies Of every respectable harem, It 10
preposterous to fancy that anybody
would have molested them. But
when they exposed their fair
cheeks TO the view OF men,
what was more natural than for
the astOnished Turks to assume that
the exposure was made for q distinct
and definite purpose? II the Eve stu
dents were at all up In their logic, this
syllogism must have presented itself to
their minds: ID When a lady unveils
her face she wishes to be kissed: (2)
these ladies have unveiled their faces:
t3) ergo, these ladies wish to be kissed.
The Turkish officers education In logic
had probably been neglected, but he
was enabled to reach the some conclu-
sion by the force of intuition.
The six gentlemen being there
fore of the unanimous opinion
that the ladies desired to be
kissed, gladly and enthusiastically
consented to crafty them. Any other
course from their standpoint would
have been a gross violation of the laws
of gallantry which obtain among men
of refinement the world over. Il will
be observed that they not only kissed
the daughter but with a true apprecia-
ton of the obligations of chivalry also
smacked the chief dragoman's wife.
The performance of this latter service
must have been extremely onerous and
rankly disagreeable, but the six Turks
went through the task like the gentle
men that they were; and while the
kisses she received lacked the warmth,
gusto and frequency of those which
were shOwered upon her daughter, the
old lady undoubtedly got all that she
was entitled to under the circum-
stances. II must be admitted, there
fore that the six Turks did what they
conceived to be their duty, and did it
with care and thOroughness. II their
reasoning was defective, the ladies
alone were at fault. The officer and the
five students kissed not wisely but too
well. To some possibly this argument
may appear analogous to that which
Adam made when he summed up his
celebrated defense before the Lord.
But we submit that If there is any be-
heading to be done, the wife and
daughter of the chief dragoman ought
to be in it.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-28


When leading republican newspapers
strike a very dull day, we are apt to get
talk that is kept regularly on tap regard
ing Blaine in the next presidential cam-
paign. About once in sixty days is the
interval for this contribution to political
gossip. The trouble is that we geways
hear the same old story-how Blaine was
in earnest when he wrote his Florence
letter in 1888, how he feels that il would
be u%ngracious for him to be in Harrison's
cabinet and plot at the same time for a
nomination, how family Affections have
separated him from political ambition and
how he 'is undoubtedly in favor Of Har-
rison'' for the next campaign. II Is all
very weary twaddle and is the best evil
dence i'm the world that the old hackers Of
Mr.. Blaine are bent on keeping him in
line as a candidate. The country would
be incomparably better of to-day were
Blaine the tenant of the White House in
stead of the man whose presence there
simply shows what an awful failure a
president Of the United States can be.
Were he president, a good many people
would feel like quarreling with Blaine,
but the country would not be ashamed of
him. However, il is all up with Blaine.
He would like TO be president, but II is
not fated for him. A political party that
tolerates Harrison who never loved
Blaine, that applauds Reed who has per-
sistently fought Blaine in a bushwacking
way up In Maine, and that furnishes a
hiding place for men like Sanders and
Power-such n party mas no use for Blaine.
He will die uncrowned.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-28
LEADING CONTESTANT

Talk relating to Montana's perma-
nent capital was mingled In the con
CALCULATIONS that were extended when
Butte paid its compliments to Boze.
man last Monday. The Gallatin
country charmed the eyes of the Butte
tourists. II was fragrant with pansy
and daffodil, Monday afternoon, its
shaded lawns were refreshing. its
stretching fields were as green as a
leek; and these charms were heightened
by the little bannerets stuck up i'm pro-
fusion about the banquet hall and an.
nouncing Bozeman as the permanent
capital of Montana.
Bozeman has hung her banner on the
outer wall. They tell MS that, of the
hundreds Of people who met the Butte
excursionists at the Bozeman depot.
every last man is i'm favor of getting
the capital in the Gallatin country.
The STANDARD has already shown
that, had ii said the word last sum
mer, Bozeman would he the temporary
capital to-day. IL threw its chance
away at that time, but IL will rally I'm
good form and make a lively fight
when the contest comes up again.
Bozeman is likely to be a strong com
petitor In the capital fight. IL is easy
TO see how the situation will change
within a year or two in a way that will
make Its candidacy formidable. Butte,
already the largest city in Montana, is
forging ahead at a rate with which no
other town in Montana a keep pace.
Missoula is picking up at a surprising
rate, and Anaconda will cast "a very
important vote in 1892. In base ball
phrase, the east-side people will have
TO bunch their hits when the vote on
the capital question is taken. Boze-
mans vote was absolutely controlled
by Helena last year, bnt that condition
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-28

II may nave been patriotism or il may
nave been because nothing else that
would answer his purpose was handy, that
led Edward Kenna OF Florence, Ark, to
hang himself with a ten-foot star spangled
banner. II il was patriotism, the express
sion of Il in this manner was In bad taste.
As General Dix would say, IL any man
TO hang himself with an American
flag, he should shoot himself on the spot.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-28
4 Li,. Nebraska Nan.

From the Kansas CITY journal.
A real estate agent in Columbus, Neb.,
has confded To a photograph his culo-
gies OF residence property and business
corners, and the scores of people who
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-28
Mckinley as u Fighter

From the Boston Herald.
There is this to he said of Major Nc
kinley; He fights square and hits above
the belt. That il more than can be said
OF most Of his followers.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-28
A Protected Paradise.
From the spokane Falls Spokesman.

From the spokane Falls Spokesman.
st. Peter-Who's knocking this time?
Voice-Me. Major Mckinley.
st. Peter (opening gate All! howdy,
major, what are you here for?
Major McK.-Why, / want to get inside,
Peter, and enjoy my reward.
st. Peter-Sorry, major, but your kind
OF "duties" Is not a passport here. Be-
sides, I've let too many majors i'm already,
and there is too much competition now.
They got up a petition to raise the wall
twenty feet when they heard were
dead. Sorry, major, but I've got to pro-
tect the fellows inside. Just take the road
10 your left; goodbye.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-28

The alleged opposition of Sanders to
the Northern Pacific iand-erab ring is an
"oriRinal package" for everybody in
Montana who knows him.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-28

Now II the Butte board of trade would
start a for u union railway
passenger depot, il would show itself en-
titled 10 n new lease of life.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-28
Hitting q Sham.

From the lronton ohio Republican.
The Urbana Daily Citizen wants the
next Republican state convention TO re-
solve against the so-called civil service
law. We favor the idea. This civil SER
vice humbuggery is a snare and a delu-
sion, and it's only tendency, IL honestly
carried put is to build up and foster an
ofilce-holdinR class, which is directly al
variance with the great democratic prin-
ciple upon which this government is
founded,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-28
Drawing Delicate Distinctions.

From the Chicago Times.
There IL q strong similarity in the con-
dition of things near Frankfort i'm Ger
many and in the United States. There
the forests are full of robbers who prey
upon tourists; here the woods are full Of
q similar gentry who prey upon farmers
and laboring men. There, owing prob
ably to a less cultivated state Of society
which is incapable OF drawing delicate
distinctions, they are called thieves, while
here with the generous politeness Of civil
ization they are called tariff barons.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-28
senator blair Justified.

Prom the Minneapolis Tribune.
Judging from the a. that 6,O0o,0OO let
tiers were sent To the lead letter office last
year. IL would appear that "a campaign of
education was just what vas needed In
this country.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-28

IL any guilty republican knows why
Power Is opposing Lew Coleman for the
Office of postmaster at Deer Lodge. now
is the time for him TO speak right out.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-28

The OFtGinat F10urIsheH.
From the Burlington Hawkeye.
The "orieinal package" 10 already In
Burlington and on sale In convenient and
inviting doses. We were shown ycster-
day n neat little package" q miniature
bottle containing one ordinary drink Of
''pure rye" II was neatly labeled and
tin-foiled, and only needed a glass and
corkscrew TO make the outfit complete.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-28
Il Was Ever Thus.

From the Boston Globe.
Senator ingalls, 10 the last man who has
been accused Of plagiarism. How IL Il
that the men who can speak and write
best are always accused of stealing the
thoughts Of somebody whom the world
never heard Of?
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-28

The capital "B's" In Montana appear
to be Butte and Boxeman.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-28

FNftTuI POsfttOn Of PfOhfbs.
From the New York World.
We observe with regret that the prohi-
bitionists of Texas have nominated q
full state ticket"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-28

IL they want something colossal Mt the
Chicago fair, why not set up Sanders as
the great American exemplar Of fraud?
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-28

Butte's old board of trade appears to be
the survival OF the ~fittest; yet it isn't a
very lively survival after all.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-08-14
TIE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Brief Sketch of the Life of Colonel Henry
HI. Markham,

Brief Sketch of the Life of Colonel Henry
I'll. Markham.
Henry II. Markham was born and edu.
Gated in New York State. At the age of 81
he enlisted in the army and served during
three years of the war, retiring only when
severely wounded with shell while with
Sherman in South Carolina. After the
war he studied law, and practiced for a
number of years in Milwaukee, but the
wound in his hip became SO troublesome
that he was forced to give up practice. In
1878 he came to California and made Pasa-
dena his home. He rapidly recovered his
health, and is now but slightly inconveni-
enced by his wound.
Colonel Markham was elected to Con-
gress in 1884 by 700 majority over Senator
Del Vale, one of the most popular Demo-
Gratis in Southern California. He was
unanimously renominated in 1886, and the
Convention adjourned for two days to give
his friends an opportunity to urge him to
accept, but the climate of the East had ag-
gravated the old trouble from his wound.
and he declined to return to Washington,
Since that time he has been actively en-
gagged in business, being President of the
Los Angeles Furniture Company, a Di-
rector of the Los Angeles National Bank,
San Gabriel Valley Bank and the Oil
Supply Company of Southern California,
and associated in various enterprises to de-
velop the natural resources of his part of
the State.
Wilhelm Congress Colonel Markham was
on the River and Harbor Committee, and
was instrumental in obtaining appropria-
tons for the improvement of California
rivers and ports. He was very active and
diligent, and accomplished great deal
during his one term in the House.
Colonel Markham is democratic in his
habits, easy of approach, and a skillful
manager in political campaign. The
State Central Committee refused to aid him
in his canvass in 1884, considering the dis
trict hopeless. He managed his own CAM
paign, and, to the surprise of every one de-
feated very strong opponent.
Colonel Markham is 40 years old, feet
inch in hight, and weighs over 200 pounds.
His friends are warmly attached to him,
and have the utmost faith in his ability to
make the best possible fight as the leader
of the Republican party in the coming
campaign.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-08-14

wisdom, CO .adon, prescience and the cour-
lge to q his whole duty regardless of con-
'e9r 1ences
Mr.. Markham came up to the Conyen-
ton with united Southern California
supporting him. 1t is one thing to i've
in history, down the long aisles OF which
defects in character and want OF symme-
try in ones life vanish from view and only
the greater traits stand boldly forth. 1t Is
quite another to have the approval OF
ones contemporaries, and the assurance
that he has their esteem and full conf
denoe. "Judge man in the mouths OF
his neighbors, and if they approve him
who know him day by day, he can be
trusted Mr.. Markham came to the
Convention with such popular acclaim,
and such Endorsement upon his banners
by the people among whom he lives, as
seldom falls te the credit of men.
Southern California counties have asked
that Governor be chosen from that latl-
tude. The Republican party, recognizing
the inest:mable services the people of those
counties pei formed in saving the State from
the toils of the National Democracy, has
gracefully yielded, and put the seal of APP
proval upon their choice.
There are no sectional jealousies in the
| party; it is a unit for its candidate when
selected it puts him forward as represent
alive, fairly and honestly, of the whole
State, and the party in every county of the
State. 1t presents a banner. bearer who
stands for California, as has been said o
him, that is bounded on the north BY
Oregon and the south by Mexico, ant
whose majestic expanse is not greater thai
the broadmindedness and high spirit o
her people, who glory in this empire o
state.
i The Democracy is challenged by tn
nomination of the chosen son of the soutl
to put against him its best and bravesi
When it has done that, however. we do no
believe there will be any resson to modif
the prediction with which we set out, tina
i H. H. Markham will be triumphant.
elected Governor of California
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-08-14
Gaurmandism in Russia.

The Russians eat, on an average, every
two hours. The climate and custom re-
quire such frequent meals, the digestion
of which is aided by frequent drafts of
yodki and tea Vodki is the Russian
whisky and made from potatoes and rye.
it is fiery and colorless and favored with
some extract like vanilla or orange 1t is
drank from small cups that hold perhaps
half a gill. Vodki and tea are the insep-
cradle accompaniments of friendly as well
as business intercourse in the country OF
the Car. Drunken men are rare. Russia
and Sweden are the only countries in which
the double dinner is the rule When you
go to the house of Russian, be he
friend Or stranger, you are at once invi-
ted to side table, where sailed meat,
picked eel, sailed cucumbers, and many
other spicy and appetizing viands are urged
upon you with an impressiveness that
knows no refusal. This repast is washed
down with frequent cups of yodki. That
over, and when the visitor feels as il he
had eaten enough for twenty -four hours,
the host says: "And nov for dinner
Christian at Work
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-08-14
EVERYBODY HAPPY.
Enthusiasm Over the Nominees-The Orc
Elmo Club Celebrates.

Enthusiasm Over the Nominees-The Orc
Elmo Club Celebrates.
Ali the southern country and large ma
iority of the other delegates INDUCED in
grand blowout last night. The Orc
Fino Club, of Los Angeles, procured the
services of the Hussar Band, after the Con-
vention had adjourned, and delegation of
its members set out to serenade the success
full nominees and others. The club was
marshaled by its Secretary, B. Fenniman
Colonel Markham and a number of other
parties were serenaded at the hotels and
the club favored the RECORD UNION with a
call. A visit was also paid to the residence
of A. j. Rhoads, who received a serenade
in honor of his sixtieth birthday, which
occurred yesterday.
The serenaders bore banner with the
words, "Oro Elmo Club of Los Angeles
1880 Strong"
There was great hilarity about the politi-
cal headquarters, everybody (including the
followers of Mr.. Morrow seeming to
be in fine spirits and enthusiastic
over the nominees thus far secured
Colonel Markhams rooms were crowded
all the time the Convention was not in ses-
sion, and those who had not before epjoyed
his acquaintance were heard to speak of
him in warm terms.
1t was long after midnight before the
tired celebrants sought their beds to enjoy
their much-needed rest for to days work
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-08-14
THE PLATFORM.

The platform will be received as docu-
ment well representative of the sense OF
the party. 1t touches upon but few
of the many topics of national interest, but
sufficient to give approval to the course of
the Administration of President Harrison,
and to indorse the policy of the majority
in the most recent Congressional legisla-
ton. The brief but fervid review
of the history of the Republican party;
with which the platform opens, appeals to
the loyalty of the membership to the or
ganization that has SO long dictated the
national policy, and arraigns the Democ-
racy as the party of obstruction, the policy
of which made the birth of the Republican
party a necessity, for the salvation of the
nation. 1t makes no avoidance of the bal
lot supervision question, declaring that it
is the duty of the Federal Government to
maintain the right Of the citizen to freely
and unrestrainedly cast his ballot in every
part of the United States. 1t favors peace
full settlement of issues between employer
and employee relative to wages and the
hours of labor, and declares a historic
truth when it says that the Republican
party has ever been the conservator of free
labor and the best interests of the working
people. 1t reaffirms the position of the
party in antagonism to the Chinese incur
sion; asks Congress to give attention to
the restoration and preservation of the
navigability of our rivers; approves the
legislative efforts for the reclamation Of
arid lands and the establishment of irriga-
ton systems, and after announcing anew
the faith of the party in the common
school system, it emphatically Endorses the
ruling Of Speaker Reed, and the action of
the Republican majority in the House of
representatives., in adopting Rule XIV,
whereby member actually present in the
House cannot, by his silence, be counted as
absent, and thus obstruct legislation by
preventing quorum. 1t pledges the
party to the eight-hour rule for all labor
on State, Federal and municipal works,
and after setting forth the enormous
amount of the expenditure from the State
Treasury by the late Legislature, and the
high rate of State taxation it necessitates,
pledges the Republican party to the policy
of limiting the State tax rate to
maximum of so cents. The silver bill is
approved. and the platform closes with
declaration in favor of restrictive laws
against trusts, pools, combines and monop-
,liee
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-08-14
SILVER PURCHASE.
The Treasury oficiaIs Decline to Dis
close the Price Paid.

-
WASHINGTON, August 13th.-For some
unexplained reason the Treasury officials
are disposed TO be very secret and mys-
terious in regard to to.day's silver transac-
tons. They refuse absolutely to give out
any information in regard to offers for the
sale of silver bullion to the Government
which may have been received by the De.
partmeDt to-day under the circular of Au-
gust LIST. 1t is probable, however, if any
purchases are made to day the fact will be
made public about o'clock this afternoon.
The Director of the Mint said this after
noon the Department will, during the
afternoon, announce the London prices of
silver, but will not under any circum-
stances let the public know the rates paid
by the Government for its purchases, pro-
vided any are made.
The Director of the Mint this afternoon
gave out the following statement in re-
gard to silver purchased, with the remark
that this is all there is to say about it:
I'VE purchased for the Philadelphia, San
Francisco and New York MINIS $4,000
ousces.n
He denied absolutely to say anything
in regard TO the price paid. 1t was learned,
however, from another source that the
purchases were at rates slightly in excess
of the London prices-5l2 pence-and its
New York equivalent, 1.1254 and that the
offers aggregated nearly one million
ounces.