davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-24
The ALASKA SURVEY
For The Disposition Of ConaScated
Mormon Church Property.
A Resolution to Insist Upon the Pro
lection of American Subjects
Now Uniustly incarcerated
In British Prisons.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-Representativc
Rockwell reported favorably from the
committee on military affairs the bill
making an appropriation of 10000 To
enable the secretary Of war to cause an
exploration and survey of the interior Of
Alaska, made by such force Of officers
and enlisted men in the army as he may
deem necessary.
Bya vote of 10 the house committee
on judiciary ordered favorable report on
the senate bill providing for the disposi-
tion OF the personal property of the
Church OF Latter Day Saints in Utah.
Representative Scranton of Pennsylvania
to-day presented for reference to the com.
mittee on foreign affairs preamble aud
resolution setting forth that harsh and
brutal treatment OF political prisoners
is now condemned by all civilized nations.
That several American citizens 0Dr. Gal
lagher, W. Kent, j. Wilson, +. Whitehead
and others are now undergoing impris-
onment IL England for political offenscs
and are, according 10 even official reports
and admissions, being treated with ex-
ceptional and unjustiilable severity.
Therefore, the house requests the presi-
dent To cause inquiry to be made INTO the
condition OF these prisoners, and. should
the reports referred to prove cor
rect, endeavor 10 secure for them humane
and decent treatment, pending efforts in
their behalf, which il is anticipated will
prove they have not been fairly or legally
convicted of the offenses charged against
them, and therefore entitled To relief.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-24
How It Was Done.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 3.-By its action
to-day in seating Lapgston the house
ended what was probably the most pro-
tracted and bitterly contested election
case il has ever decided. The result was
a surprise TO the democratic minority,
which, after two weeks successful oh
struction, was confident its opponents
could not secure a quorum. But the
"wbipsn have been active. During the
first roll call il was discovered that Mill
ken of Maine and Mudd OF Massachusetts
we're not present, and messengers were
Immediately sent after them. Sweeney,
of Iowa, who had not been expected so
soon, came in at this juncture, and with
Mr.. Mudd cast the votes necessary TO
make a quorum. Further proceedings
were remarkably expeditions and O'Far-
rail-, the democratic sentinel, was utterly
powerless TO check the majority yea aud
nay vote. declaring Venable not telscted. 10
showed l65 republicans in attendance, in
cluding those not voting but who were
paired. T.. NJ. Brown Of Indiana, Butter
worth. Connell, Ewart, Finley, Hans
borough. Peters and Wilson Of Kentucky,
were the republicans absent without pairs,
aud Of these Brown, Finley and Wilson
had leaves on account Of sickness.
The Miller case, which followed the
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-24
A NEW MINERS HALL.
A Fine Ediiice Being Erected In Granite.
Registration.
Special to The standard.

Special TO the standard.
GRANITE, Sept. 23.-As stated few
days ago, the Miners union are building
hall, isxl0o feet, and on account Of the
ABUNDANCE Of granite, that stone was used
in the walls 10 the height Of IA feet.
The contractors, Harris x Kneelly, have
about finished the stone work, and to the
unskilled eye the work looked very rough.
Considerable talk has been INDUCED in.
and the Miners union officers finally con-
cluded TO have the work inspected by a
practical stone mason. Sheriff James T..
Quiglcy, who, as well as being a first.
class sheriff is also considered one Of the
best stone masons in the state, was sent
for and yesterday made thorough
examination Of the walls and pronounces
the work Ia be- somewhat rough but per.
fectly safe. lie says that the granite used
is Of such character that il is almost i'm.
possible to make "A smooth looking job
In accordance with his decision the worl,
will be- accepted and paid for.
The estimated cost of the building when
completed is $4,000.
Registration is proceeding very slowl,
and there are only about ninety voter,
registered so far.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-24

Langston case, was even greater sur
prise, and, in fact, il was not known gem
orally to the republicans that the leaders
contemplated this move. Tbedemocratic
minority was considerably mixed over
the result Of the days proceedings aud
call for caucus was circulated with the
purpose Of endeavoring to unite the party
by way of retaliation upon the policy aud
treatment of the conference report upon
the tariff bill, which would require repub-
licans TO maintain quorum TO dispose OF
that report. But owing to the lateness OF
the hour and small attendance, the demo-
Gratis attempt to caucus was temporarily
abandoned,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-24
To Set the Thing Right.

CmcAoo, Sept 3.-The commissioners
Of the worlds fair have become aware OF
the fact that in a number of European
cities reports are current that Chicago IL
not favorable point for holding the ex-
position, aud that the site itself is cou-
demned by n great many Americans. To
meet this criticism the members of the
commission in session to-day adopted
resolutions cordially endorsing the selec-
ton OF Chicago as the place for holding
the fair, and committee was appointed
10 take measures Tor removing the wrong
impression which has been made in
foreign cities.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-24
THE GREAT CHINA FLOODS.
The People Destroy the Railroads fleet
ing American Enterprises.

The People Destroy the Railroads-Ahect-
ing American Enterprises.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-The depart
ment Of state has received from the
United States legation at Pekin, China. a
report relative 10 the recent heavy floods.
The report says the floods were the mos,
serious ever known. An area OF 5000
miles and a population of several mil
lions are affected by them. Many people
have been drowned and tens of thousands
are living on charity.
One result of the floods may have far
reaching consequences. Near Lutai. which
is point on the railway from Rongku to
Tongshan, the railway embankment has
been destroyed by the people for miles.
II was alleged that the embankment was
damaged by water and flooded the
country. 1t is supposed the general in
command at Lutai either instigated
or connived with these proceedings,
in which his soldiers largely took part. A
very serious feature of the case is the
supines of the viceroy Ii. He has done
nothing to prevent these lawless proceed
ings.
Longshan colliery is stopped. Three
thousand men are out of employment aud
the operation of the railroad is suspended,
This destruction was wanton and un.
necessary. All these proceedings indicate
| an anti-raiiroad excitement. which may
result in postponing indefinitely any fur.
ther railroad enterprise i'm China.
A telegram received by the department
of state from the consul at Colon regard.
ing the lire there, says the American por
ton of the city is safe.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-24
Tom Reed Among the Ou.ker..

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 23.-ln mass
meeting at the academy Of music tonight,
under the auspices of the state league
republican clubs, Speaker Reed was the
center Of attraction. Speeches were also
delivered by Hon. John NJ. Thurston Of
Nebraska, president OF the national
league republican clubs; Congress man
Dolliver of Iowa and others. In closing
his address. Reed said: 1--WE fought a
great struggle for the liberty of manhood.
And yet there has been aud Is sitting to-
day In Mississippi a convention where
every orator proclaims his determination,
and every other white man belonging to
his party, 10 invent some method TO dis
franchise the negro To destroy the fran
chise of large portion of the voting
population Of this country, who are en-
titled To vote. There is spectacle for
you. [Applause.l Do you mean, my
friends, TO allow southern white man,
because he votes in the soIth, 10 count
more than you do in the government of
this country. DO you mean he shall have
increased representatives in this gov
ernment, SO Che shall carry more weight
than you? Applause.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-24
THE IRISH PATRIOTS.
Their Countrymen In a merica Give Them
Hearty Endorsement.

Ihefr tountrymen IN nerica tive iheh
Hearty Endorsement.
CINCINNATI, Sept. 23.-Council Seven
OF the American branch Of the Irish
National Land League met here this
afternoon. The session is secret, but
President John Fitzgerald says the object
Is to appoint committee TO meet and to
care for the coming speakers from Ireland.
Notwithstanding the arrest OF O'Brien
and Dillon, Fitzgerald names them as the
coming speakers, along with 0'Connor
and O'Reilly. lie does not think the
arrest will interfere with their trip to the
United States. Besides caring for the
speakers there will be other business
before the council, the nature OF which
would not probably be made public.
The council this afternoon adopted a
resolution referring TO the arrest OF Dillon
and O'Brien, in which they say, Acting
within the scope Of the policy laid down
by Parnell and associates, we renew ear
nestly an emphatic determination TO meet
this new stroke OF Ireland's foreign rulers
with earnest activity and more liberal
support and exhibit to our American fell
low citizens this latest phase OF British
brutality, as oyermasterlng proof OF Eng
lands incapacity TO fairly govern Ireland.
w biit ~ ttNilS tht VII
ergy, ability and unscrupulousness of Ire
lands governors to overcome them we
will Loyalty and heartily support il, not
fearing that any number of arrests will
be able TO hide the fact that the govern
ment is trying 10 murder the people
OF Ireland in the dark, and that
out of that knowledge must
speedily come from civilized communities
an irresistible demand for home rule. We
hereby proclaim the fact that the only
reason for the arrest Of these patriots is
the circumstance that they offered 10
avert what may prove TO be the fourth
state made famine in the reign of Queen
Victoria, and told people their duties were
TO themselves and families first. and that
a man who would see his wife and child
starve for bread while he handed over the
proceeds of his labor TO landlord is not
only coward but criminal. The reso-
lutions further sincerely deplore the death
Of John Boyle O'Reilly.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-24
A blaze In Iiellevue.
Special to the Standard.


BELLEVUE, Idaho, Sept. ga fire &C.
cured at 2:3O o'clock this morning in
Hash's abandoned blacksmith shop. on
lower Main street. The fire company with
their hose were playing on the fire within
one minute Of the sounding of the alarm
The excellent service Of the volunteer fire
company, and the heavy fire pressure af.
for,lcd by the Bellevue water company,
the heaviest pressure given in the territory
prevented the spread OF the fire to adjoin
ing buildings. Loss $3.50. No insurance
Bellevue has reason to be proud Of its ex.
cellent fire protection.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-24
THE TARIFF CoNFEREES.
stiii Disagrseing as to the Rates ON Sugar
aud binding Twine.


WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-The republican
tariff congress took a respite from their
labors tonight. The situation is now such
that no good is thought can come of talk
ing the matter over any further. The con-
ferees here had turned upon them all the
light that can be diifused upon the only
items in the bill now unsettled. sugar and
binding twinc, and when they adjourned
tonight il was hoped by tomorrow one
side or the other willshow disposition 10
yield.
The basis on which the metal and glass.
ware schedules, which have caused much
contention, We're settled tonight was that
on steel rails and structural iron. The
duty shall remain as in the house bill and
the duty on steel billets is fixed at "A rate
lower than provided for by the house bill
and higher than fixed by the senate.
These were three or The principal items in
this schedule in dispute.
The rates fixed on other items in the
schedule cannot be given, but are very
generally lower than the house aud higher
than the senate rates. This last state.
ment applies also 10 the glassware
schedule. on which there were "A great
many differences in rates between the
two branches of congress. The tobacco
clauses of the internal revenue section
bill remain as fixed by the house, with
the exception that on tobacco and snuII
the duty is reduced . cents instead Of
making the rate provided by the bill
cents per pound. May is fixed as the
period when the tobacco clauses aud mea,
sure shall go into effect. Special licenses
on dealers are abolished, as provided for
by the house.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-24
TWO MORE COUNTED IN
Lansston and Miller GET Seats to
Which They Wern't Elected.
Robbing Democrats of Their Rights
to Keep a Quorum-Power Gives
Notice That at Binding Twine
He Draws the Line.

Special 10 the standard.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-In their despe-
ration the republicans managed to get a
bare quorum Of members together to-day
and with ii they unseated two democrats,
white men, and seated. two colored men,re-
publlcans, who were elected by the COM
mittee on elections, just as Sanders and
Power were elected In the senate, Lang
ston of Virginia, was one OF the men and
Miller, Of South Carolina. was the other.
1t has taken week to get Lanaston In
and as soon as the quorum was at last In
the house the majority jumped the Miller
case and within five minutes from the
time il was called up, without call Of
the roll, he was declared entitled to his
seat. The colored man who was author
lied to take the place of the white man
elected in South Carolina is i'm that
state fighting the chairman Of the re-
publican state committee, who is running
against Miller for congress. There were
no more cases reported from the COM
mittee on elections or they would have
been put through as rapidly as private
pension bills are rushed through in the
senate. There was demand in the house
for more cases." but there were none to
serve up. In their present temper and
disregard of all considerations of fairness
the republicans might turn out half the
democrats in the house. II ought to be
borne in mind when the election by the
people takes place.
While the majority in the house is un-
doing the elections by the people, Quay,
Dudley and Clarkson, of the national
committee, are at work with the conferees
on the tariff bill and the important items
in the bill are almost certain to he what
those leaders of the republican party de-
eide to be necessary to keep the party
popular with the protected classes.
Emmett Z. Carroll has been appointed
postmaster at Yogo, Meagher county. Mr..
Power attended meeting Of ten
Western senators who, this afternoon,
notified Senator Allison that they would
not vote for conference report that did
not put binding twine on the free list.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-24
RUN OVER AND KILLED.
a resmsisr H. Thrown From HIS Wagon
and Crushed by the Wheels.

and Crushed by the Wheels.
special Correspondence Of the standard.
MissouLA, Sept. 2h-About noon to-day
as Charles Roth was driving down slight
hill at the south end of Higgins avenue
bridge on wagon loaded with brick, the
front end board fell out allowing some OF
the load 10 slide 10 The ground, which car
ried him with II and he fell with his back
on the bricks on the ground and the
wheels passed over his breast, breaking
his spine and dislocating his shoulders.
He breathed for three or four minutesan
then expired.
He was Swede about 81 years OF age
and had no relations near here. most of
them living in the old country. In Dakota
he went by the name of Root, but changed
il because Of difficulty In getting his
mail. The remains were removed Ia
Bradley's undertaking establishment and
will be buried tomorrow. After he had
fallen the team ran almost across the
bridge, when they caught the wagon pole
on one Of the trusses and threw one horse
down. The animal was extricated with
some trouble, somewhat lame and bruised.
Kohn, the ticket broker, to-day re-
ceiyed a telegram from Garrison stating
that an excursion ticket from ST. Paul to
Portland signed by Brandt had been
stolen, directing that II il was presented
the person holding it should be arrested.
Officer Houtchens soon after arrested the
man who had II and lodged him in the
county Jail and telegraphed 10 Garrison,
but received a reply thai Brandt had
gone Ia Butte. The man who had the
ticket claimed he had found pocket
book, which he turned over, containing
IL and s25 in cash, which he had spent.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-24
BURCHELL'S TRIAL.
Some Of the Crowns Evidence Favorable
TO the Defendant.

WOODSTOCK, Ont, Sept. 23.-In the
Birchell trial to-day young Rilly testified
that Burchell wore overshoes. This
tended 10 contradict the evidence that
Burchell's shoes were muddy. and To show
that he was not the man in Benwelrs
company near the swamp. Burchell
showed no more anxiety about Benwell
than would he natural in a fellow tray
eller.
Charles .Benwell. the murdered mans
brother, identified several articles found
on and near the body.
Will lam Davis, civil engineer, gave
testimony going To show that Benwell
could not have walked from Eastwood
station to where the body was found and
back In the time allotted.
Joseph Eldridge, one of the brothers
who found the body, detailed the circum.
stances minutely.
Constable Watson told about the identi.
fication of Benwelrs body by Birchell
who at the time seemed much affected
and declared he would give good deal oi
money 10 have the murderer traced
Medical evidence will be taken to-
morrow.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-24
Great EInnd. An Eranca.

PARIS, Sept. 23.-Tho Arde Che river is
greatly swollen. At Aubcrnas the dyke
collapsed and the surrounding country
was flooded. Houses were undermined
by the waters and fell, aud vineyards
throughout the district were devastated
Three persons were killed.
The Carbon river in the department OF
Gard also oyerilowed its banks. The
country along the river, with its standing
crops, is an immense swamp. Moussac
bridge has been destroyed, and railroad
aud telegraphic services stopped. Avig
non and Caderousse districts along the
Rhonc are submerged and the factorie.
closed.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-24
IN THE HOUSE.
Two More Republicans Get Seats by Fiat
of Republican Members.

Two More Republicans Get Seats by Fiat
of Republican Members.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-O'Ferrall of
Virginia was the only democrat i'm the
chamber this morning during the prayer.
The clerk called the roll on the approval
OF Fridays journal. The speaker hesi-
tat.d before he announced the result,
there being but two lacking of a quorum.
To delay the announcement, republican
after republican requested to know how
they were recorded. After sharp inter-
change between Taylor and O'Ferrall as
to the legality Of the latter's seating as a
member of the house, the vote was an
nounced; yeas 155, nays 1 no quorum. A
call of the house was ordered. While the
r Ill was being called Sweeney Of Iowa,
and Mudd of Maryland appeared. During
the call a photographer again reproduced
the array of empty democratic seats.
One hundred and sixty-four members
responded to the call. The vote again re-
Cured on approving Fridays journal and
resulted: yeas 160, nays 0, the clerk noting
a quorum. Saturday and Mondays jour
nails were then approved.
The question then recurred upon the
first of the majority resolutions to unseat
Venable. Agreed to; yeas Isl, nays 1.
Cheers. The clerk noting quorum.
Then came the question of seating
Langston; carried. OFarrall and Cheadle
alone voting in the negative. Langston
was then brought to the bar of the house,
and amid applause, took the oath. Then
came cheers from the republican side,
calling up the other case. The election
committee then called up the South Caro-
lima case of Miller against Elliott. De-
spite the efforts Of O'Farrall to block the
wheels the previous question was ordered.
and despite the protest from Kerr Of Iowa
| that some reason for its adoption should
| be given, the resolution unseating Elliott
and seating Miller was agreed to without
division.
McCreary, of Kentucky, who, with a
number of other democrats, then entered
the chamber, inquired what bill was un-
der consideration. Henderson, of Iowa,
i'm response, SAID he did not blame the
gentlemen for being little behind on
general legislation. The afternoon was
consumed in the discussion of the French
spolation claims, and without action the
committee rose.
Chandler, of Massachusetts, asked the
unanimous consent for the consideration
of a resolution providing that the sub.
committee of the house committee on the
worlds fair shall inquire into the progress
being made by the fair commissioners,
but Kilgore objected. The house then adj.
| iourued
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-24
An Arkansas Flood.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Sept. 23.-A Hot
Springs, Ark, special gives an account Of
disastrous food last night Heavy rain
set in yesterday afternoon aud Rt mid.
might there came terrific walorspout.
This swelled the creek out Of its banks,
deluged the main thoroughfares and
Hooded the stores the whole length Of the
avenue. Great damage was done "a
property and much Inconvenience "a
guests at hotels.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-24
A Short Line Wreck.

NAMpA, Sept. pa wreck occurred on
the Oregon Short Line three miles west
Of Nampa last night. A freight train
broke in two between Caldwell aud
Nampa. and with the caboose ran down
the grade at n rapid rate. The night east
bound passenger, running at a high rate
Of speed, ran into the freight, reducing
the caboose TO kindling wood and throw
ing the rest Of the freight cars into the
ditch. Patrick Boyle, of Boise river. a
passenger, was killed, Engineer Kaiser
severely injured aud the fireman badly
scratched. All the passengers were badly
shaken up.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-24
To Dynamite Him.

BIRMNGHAM, Sept. 23.-The Gdsei'e
learns that Alderman Nation told VIM.
O'Brien he wrote Home Secretary Mat
thews that Chief Constable Farndalc, Of
Birmingham. told him the Irish police
had employed confederate To "plant"
dynamite on DAILY. which bad been pro-
cured in America. Matthews declines 60
accept Mantons information, and Farm
dale denies the statement.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-24
To IfnIie CaIhnlic snrIsiie..

PrTTsBuRG. Sept, 23.-German Catholic
congress formally opened this afternoon.
The real object Of the congress was
brought out at the meeting Of delegates
representing "a catholic societies to-day,
IL being the adoption Of such means as
would bring about Capitalization Of all
these unions, thus uniting them on any
object that might be deemed for the good
Of the societies. A committee was ap'
pointed TO prepare platform.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-24
A Strike Threatened

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Sept. 23.-Patrick
Mcbride, senior member OF the executive
board Of United Lime Workers of Amer
lea, issued n circular to all Illinois coal
miners to demand an advance OF 81 90
~ cents per ton November 1. and il re-
fused to strike. Mcbride says the miners
are ia good condition for the struggle,
which promises To be bitter.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-24
nrirrmine,l 10 Die

BERLIN, Sept. 2j.-The epidemic Of sui
cides continues. A sensation was created
to-day 10y the discovery that Major Won
Norman, commandant of the cadet school
here, had killed himself by taking poison.
To make the work doubly sure, after he
had swallowed the poison, he opened his
nrinrlns.,