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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-28
THEY'RE IN FOR 1T NOW
The Hicihsroy and the Aquidaban
Headed for Elch 0.hsr.
A NAVAL BATTLE IMMINENT
The Little Dynamite Cruiser on the
Aiert-Melio Likely to steam
Up at Any Hour and
Begin.

PERSAMBuco. Dec. 27.-Thc greatest
mystery surrounds the NOV cmenis of the
rebel admiral, Mello. Nothing has been
seen OF him since he sailed north on the
10th, presumably to show fight to tho new
government cruisers.
Later in tho day great excitement was
caused by the news that Melio was at
Bahia, and the men on board the Nichte.
roy began with aiacri,y To put things In
readiness TO meet the enemy. Tho rebel
warship is reported coaling at Bahia. pre-
paratory to starting for Pernambuco 10
capture or destroy the Nichtcroy. after
which, IL successful. he will give the
America q drubbing. Melio is expected
hero tomorrow. IL is expected that he
will attack in broad daylight. II is now
SAID that the Nichteroy will steam out 10
meet him.
Rumor says Captain Nunez may torpedo
the harbor and take other precautions 10
prevent being taken by surprise at night
or at any other time. The electric search
light is kept constantly in thorough work.
ing order and the people Of Pcrnambuco
are again worked up to the highest pitch
OF excitement in anticipation OF witness
ing battle between the dynamite cruiser
and the rebel warships. A sharp lookout
is kept all along the ncighboring coast and
signal men are stationed upon every
elevation Of ground from which a
good view of the coast waters may be
obtained. The government torpedo school
ship Parahyba. recently ordered north,
destination unknown, has arrived here
and almost as suddenly disappeared,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-28
Rioting in South Africa.

JOHANNESBURG. Dec. 2,.-Serious riot
ing took place yesterday among the ma
tives at witwatersrandt. Tho natives
who engaged IN the disturbance were
mostly employed in the mines and num-
bered about 1000. One hundred men arc
said to have boon wounded, of whom six
werc dangerously wounded. The rioters
also attacked a store and tried 10 destroy
one OF the public buildings. but wcro
eventually dispersed by special police.
The excitement extended TO several
mines.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-28
APPLYING TO JUDGE KNOWLES

He Will Issue an Injunction To-day Sim.
liar to that Issasd by Judge Jenkins.
spec.a! Dispatch to tho Standard
HELENA, Dec. .27.-Application has been
made to the United States court here for
an INDUCTION similar to the ono issued by
Judge Jenkins at Milwaukee, to restrain
the employees Of the Northern Pacific from
declaring an instantaneous or general
strike on that line, or from doing any.
thing TO interfere with the operations Of
the road. Judge Knowles. was in Mis-
soula to-day, so the writ will not be issued
io-morraw. 1t will be addressed to tho
leaders Of the various organizations Of
railroad men within tho jurisdiction of tho
court. and will be served on them. when
-found. by the United States marshal and
his deputies. Similar injunctions will be
taken out in Minnesota, North Dakota,
WashiBgton and Oregon.
Ii is the first time in the history of tho
United States that the aid Of the federal
government has been invoked TO prevent
men stopping work when dissatisfied
with their wages. Ii could not have been
done in this case had not the road gone
into the hands of receivers who arc APP
pointed by and become officers of the
United States courts. 1t is claimed that
there are grave constitutional questions
of rights involved in tho proceedings,
which will undoubtedly be tested in tho
supreme court of the United States. This
will be done by arrestina some one Of tho
leaders on whom the injunction has been
served, but who has quit work notwitil.
standing. He will apply to the nearest
United States court for writ of habeas
corpus, alleging that he is deprived of his
liberty without just cause. The court
will. to make test question. deny the
writ, holding that the applicant 10
In contempt, and liable to
imprisonment at tho discretion
Of the judge. Then an appeal on consti-
tutionai grounds will 60 up direct TO tho
supreme court of the United States, SO as
to settle for all time the question as to
whether or not man is liable to he i'm.
prisoned for striking or quitting work be-
cause of reduction of salary.
While there has been no talk, and the
men are not disposed to discuss tho situa-
tion, there is a feeling Of uncasiucss per.
vading both railroad and business circles.
Tho very quietness prevailing on both
sides is looked upon as an indication of
the strained relations which are existing
between the road and its employees.
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MCCONNELL FEELS BLUE.

Idaho's Prospects for 1894. He Says, Are
Gloomy In the Extreme.
Special Dispatch to the Standard.
BOISE. Ida. Dec. 27.-To the New York
Recorders request for his expression of the
new years prospects for Idaho. Governor
Mcconnell replied: "The new years
prospects for Idaho are gloomy In the en-
IRENE. With silver demonctized and tho
possibility of free lead, free wool and other
raw materials, We have nothing to hope
for during the present administration.
Next to tho picture Of the goddess OF lib
erty mourning over tho body of the mar
tyrcd Lincoln. will ever dwell in the mem
ory Of the American people the picture of
the empty stockings Of our disappointed
children on Christmas morning 1885,
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THEY ALL OPPOSE IT.
Every Wool Grower Ia Eastern Montsss
IL Against the Wilson Schedule.

Every Wool Grower Ia Eastern Montsss
IL Against the Wilson Schedule.
stan Correspondents OF the Standard.
BILLINGS, Dec. 26.--Yellowstone county
holds first rank among tho sheep districts
OF Montana. in fact its people are more
exclusively devoted to the industry than
those OF any other part of tho state. In
pursuance Of the plan undertaken by the
STANDARD to probe the matter OF free
wool and ascertain the prevailing senti.
ment among the practical men engaged
IN the business and their estimate of the
probable effect Of contemplated tariff
action by congress, several leading flock
masters have been seen hero and their eN-
pressions upon the subject are herewith
given. As has been said the opinions
among shcep-growers living in this sec
tion upon this point do not vary and
some Of them arc appended TO indicate
how this sentiment meets with cNprcs.
sion:
Z. l.. Webster of Wiunecook says !:
II range some thousands of sheep on
the Mussleshell between Billings and
White sulphur Springs. am a democrat
born and bred and am with my party SO
long rs IL maintains its principle OF tho
greatest good to tho greatest number IL
is not sustaining that principle, I'm my
opinion, IN its proposed action on wool.
The step il mcditates forecasts tho utter
destruction of the whole fabric of tho wool
industry Of America.
There is SO far as ] know but one man
in our entire district who asks for FREQ
wool. His reasons have been too technical
or too abstract for the rest OF us to CON-
prehcnd. No money has been made 80 far
as know by any man in our region Oh
this seasons clip. but Oh tho contrary
every flockmastcr has suffered heavy
loss.
Free wool must necessarily lower tho
price to the producer. and should IL he.
main at the figure it has commanded this
year, IL means the extinction of the busi-
ness.
MY sheep have cost mo on an average
for their keep 15 cents por head annually,
and this on tho average basis OF six pounds
To the fleece puts the figure OF cost at about
Il cents. This then may no taken at the
conservative minimum cost Of wool pro-
duction here.
Zone of my ncighbors met at the world 8
fair an Australian Gockmastcr whu
stated that under free trade he could
make money on his wool in our markets
at eight cents per pound. Tho profits &c.
cruing from mutton growing nre too small
tn invite capital into the uncertain avenue
into which tho Shepherds enterprise will
be left by this bill. With free wool our
ranges will be practically deserted in two
years. know OF nothing to take il,
place
One of tho most ardent democrats IN
this section of the state has always beer
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-28

PANS. Texas, Dec. e..-Au attempt was
made TO hold up tho south bound Frisco
passenger train at West Fork. Arkansas,
last night. Several desperate characters
were there, but "a telegram notified the
officials Of the road. who put strong
guard ON tho train at Fayetteville. They
conducted tho train to Fort Smith and
then escorted the north bound train
through tho threatened point.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-28
The CroDln trial.

CHICAGO. Dec. 27.-In tho Coughln case
to-day number Of witnesses testified as
TO the character Of the wound on DIR.
Cronin's body and rs to the condition of
the Carlson cottage. in which the murder
was committed, developing nothing new.
In the afternoon the prosecution met the
first repulse. Judge Tuthill refusing to ad.
init testimony upon the question Of con-
spiracy in camp 20.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-28
patch to the Standard

Special Dispatch 20 the standard.
Boisr, nec. 2..-world's Fair Commits
sioner Wells wirod Governor Mcdonnell
that he had shipped ono car OF Idaho cx-
hibts on tho 2.3rd and another would fol-
low. The Idaho exhibit is nearly 5000 in
debt. but Mr.. Wells has 500 on an option
salc Of ~ days of the Idaho building for
5000. which will bring the enterprise
through safely. Arrangements have been
made to ship tho exhibits to California.
Idaho people are determined tho state
shall bs well represented at the midwin-
ter fair.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-28
TWO GAN PLAY AT THAT
The \. ?. Employees Themselves Hay
Apply 10 the UIited States Courts
THEY WANT A SQUARE DEAL
While They Propose Not to Violate
tho Law. They Desire the Law
to Be Entirely Inn
partial.
srecia. Dispatch to tho standard.

Srecia. Dispatch to tho Standard.
ST. PAUL. Dec. 27.-The Northern Paci.
fiic employees are indignant over the in
junction issued by the courts against their
striking, but have not fully decided what
TO do. A conference of the men was held
at Labor hall to-day. at which q sub-com.
mittee was appointed to sec the receivers
and find what they arc willing to do. The
men may 70 to the courts for redress
later but they propose 10 exhaust all other
means to effect a settlement FIRST.
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 27.-To combat the
injunction proceedings against them, the
employees of the Northern Pacific con.
template making n motion before Judge
Jenkins, who issued the injunction order.
ing them not TO combine in q strike to tic
up the road, asking him to have the old
wage schedule continued. They arc In.
clined to obey the injunction TO the letter !;
but say as they are parties, having vital
interest, they should be given an oppor-
tunity to present their case to the court.
They are now In consultation with their
attorneys with . view of taking such
o step. This adds novel feature to the
proceedings already had which, them
selves, Il IL said, have no precedent in the
United States courts.
At q meeting this afternoon the men
did not decide on final action, but before
adjournment a committee was appointed
to confer with the receivers and learn
what further action Is possible without
going into the courts. The intention is to
exhaust all other means of redress before
calling OH tho courts. The Northern Pa.
cilc employees have completed their sys-
TEN of federation and all employees are
included
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-28

TOPEKA, Dec. Ex-Governor Lewelling
has issued circular to the heads of police
departments in six metropolitan cities in
the state suggesting, that in view of tho
financial strinGency, they. as far as pos
sible. give employment TO the heads of
families in preference to single men. and
that even in some cases IL would be advis-
able to discharge single men and give
their places to heads of families.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-28
THIS YEAR A BAD ONE.
English Merchants Look for Improy cd
Conditions In 1894.

Conditions In 1894.
LONDON, Dec. 2.-The Pail Mall Ga .ctis
published q review Of the trade of tho
year, compiled from official returns. II
says: "Trade during 1888 was worse evci,
than in 1892. General gloom now hangs
over the country's industries. Imports
during IL months declined eli, so, 900
compared with 1892, and exports declined
~, ,500,0 900. There has been a shrinkage in
every important class OF imports aud ex-
ports. On the other hand, American
trade is steadily advancing, but what
effect the change in tho tariff will cause
Is q matter of conjecture. Brazil and
other South American republics, except
Chill. have been large buyers. Merchants
generally are looking with confidence for
improving trade In 1891. provided there is
no serious strike or lock out"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-28
Idaho's New Roads.
al Dispatch to the Standard.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Boise, Dec. 27.-The state wagon road
commission Is considering bids and will
not awards contracts before tomorrow.
II is pretty generally conceded, however,
that Winters. Parsons q Boomer. the
Montana contractors, will got the contract
for the construction of the road through
Lemhi. Custer and Boise counties for
Is DDo
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-28
A rlagman aud . Fortune.

DETROIT, Dec. 27.-Patrick Fitzgerald, n
fiagman on tho Detroit 4 Milwaukee
railroad, says he is the Fitzgerald who has
been left fortune of sl,J6o.ooo by the
death of an aunt in California. lie has
engaged attorneys to get the money for
t,..
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-28
An Increased OUTPUT.

pENyER, Dec. e7.-Thc Denver plant of
the Omaha q Grant Sinciiing company
completed statement of its ore receipts
and its productions of metals in 1898. Tho
total production of silver was 1891. .is5
ounces, an increase of ll6,iis ounces over
lso2; of gold. s., ,ioiE ounces, an increase
of 10 2D2 ounces.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-28
The Big bicycle Hun.

NUw YORK, Dec. 1.-THE score in tho
bicycle race nj a. m. Was: Martin, 500;
Schock. $50; Walter, 9i6: Albert. sss;
Hosmer. SIS; Meilc, $50; Van EuaburE.
40; Golden, 7Ss; Ashinsor. S5s; Barton.
665; Forster, Jo6. The severe strain 70 be.
cunning TO tell on the men.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-28
The Iitrrison Boom.

CISciYyATI, Dec. 27.-Major L. G.. Rat
tibone. assistant postmaster general
under Harrison, denies that he is con-
nected with any organization or move
ment TO boom Harrison for nomination in
ls9S.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-28
A. Bold as You Pleas,.

OIIUMwA. Iowa. Dec. 27.-Threc tramps
in broad daylight held up six men. robbed
a boy and robbed and beat farmer.
They were captured by the police.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-28

II is a singular phase Of human nature
that when a man gives his wife dime to
buy box of bairpins or gum ring for
the baby it looks about seven times as big
as when he planks it down for bitters.-
7elras Sinings.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-28
AS IN DAYS OF OLD.
Two Russian Onicsrs Fight Duel Over
some Love Com mpiIcAtIou.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 21.-A duel has
been fought ut Tsarskoeselo between
Prince Gagarini, an ex-ofilccr of tho I'm
pcrial guards and aide-dc-camp To Grand
Duke Kiadimcr. and Captain MiatcfY, also
formerly u member Of tho Imperial
guards. Tho weapons were pistols aud
~ PAGES was tho distance. Only two
shots were exchanged and neither of tho
combatsnts was hit. Tho encounter grew
out Of o love affair.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-12-28

CHICAGO. Dec. 27.-ln the Prender gast
case the attorneys for the defense pre-
senied arguments in favor Of tho insanity
Of the defendant,
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1893-09-02
A eaTprise Gathering.

Last "Wednesday evening, at about 8
o'clock, the Misses kildea were much
surprised by the appearance of a dozen
or more of their friends, who quietly
took possession of their cosy little par,
lorS on sherman avenue. The evening
waS enioyably whiled away with games,
etc, interpreted with music by the
company, duet by Mesdames Hagen
and VIII, and solo by Hon. John II.
Burke. After pariaking Of Il dainty
lunch. 10 which all did full justice, the
party broke up at late hour. The in
saders were Messrs. John NJ Burke,
Judge llasan. Chas. Sweeney and John
Moore, with their wives Ms. Green.
Mis-, Witt, Judge lloieman, Judge Me
Bride. J. X. ssnboia, Mr.. Carmichael,
and ID. Burke.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1893-09-02

II was a jolly party tina; boarded the
steamer General sherman last Tuesday
noon for an outing al Pelican Point
and All excursion up the lake Among
those who participated were lion. John
NJ. liurke and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas
Sweeney, Nir and Mrs, J. +. McClung
Mr.. and Mrs. &. \. DE Saussurr. Mr.
and Mrs. J. II liarte, Mr. and Mrs T., j
kulc, Mir and Mrs. Frank i.ristow, Mr..
and Mrs. l.. X. Award, Judge Hole
man, Mrs and Miss kircheyal, the Mis-
srs kildca, Mr. John \. Moore, Mrs. ]
/ Nhal!ls. the Misses Weeks, Farrell and
iiris;ow. Mrs. &. -. Warner Mr.. and
Mrs. VI. H. Galush2 and daughter and
Mrs Russell OF spokane. Mrs Greene o.
Nsn Francisco, Daninc burke. Mr.. Car
mschacl. Lexington. Va. Mr and Mrs
J 4 scott.
The party spen, the afternoon al the
Point and enjoyed an elegant luncheon
spread Ia Tie summer cottage OF the
Mcssrs. lIafie and BTistow Later. the
steamer was boarded for tour around
the lake, the company returning TO Ia,
city at about o'clock In the evening
Pelican Point is one Of the numerous
beautiful spots along the lake. ard all
enjoyed the hospitality Of Messrs. Hart,
and this occasion.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1893-09-02
A Young Girls Mistake.

The Spokane Review Of Thursday
contained the following item:
Nancy Spence. 10 years old, disap-
peared at ten o'clock last night from
Der home, eight miles west of this city.
Shortly after the discovery of her alb
sence light spring buggy dashed past
the house. Her brother, suspecting an
elopement, huriedly dressed himself
and came into the city, running his an
NAL the entire distance lie traced the
vehicle 10y it's dust as far as IIangman
creek, and thinks it came TO the city.
The girl has brown hair and black eyes,
and wore either blue or white dress
She has been keeping company altern-
ately with two young men, one or the
other Of whom is suspected of enticing
her from home"
The last scene in the above little 70
nance was not enacted in Spokane
however, but at the Palace r-stauran,
in Cpur d'Alene, early Thursday morn
ing, when Rev. f. q. Watson met the
couple and pronounced the words tina,
made Archibald Dragoo and Name,
Spence husband and wife.
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Trouble Over . Stsambost Landing.

There is trouble brewing on the head.
waters of the st. Joe river between the
Palmer brothers and WIN. Terrell. For
years boats have been In the habit Of
landing Mt the head OF navigation upon
ground claimed by Mr.. Terrell, and bad
blood exists In consequence between
him and the Palmer boys. Last week
the latter shipped hay press up the
river on the steamer st. Joseph. Upon
arriving at the landing 1t was found
that Ferrell had built fence at the
place for the purpose Of preventing the
unloading of goods, and, it is said, lie
also threatened TO shoot the first man
who attempted TO remove the obstruc-
ton. The boatmen, not caring to put
themselves up for a target, brought the
hay press back TO this city. The ship
ment was repeated for two or tj,ree
trips, when the fence was finally torn
down and the hay press landed on the
desired spot. The matter will he taken
into the courts.
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THE OPEN SWITCH.
An RsrlBLIsHED sIEE0Ul1n.

AZ &S1ABLlS1ED SAH4GUAB1
Anybody who travels BY cars knows what
Is meant by I" an open switch" II Il the
terror Of railroad men, and the dread Of the
traveller. Its victims-killed, horribly man
gled Or MANNED for life-are numbered BY
the score each year.
Yeteve the dreaded "opeu switch " il not
20 widely fatal ~ Is certain disease, which,
without ceasing its activity for an instant, IL
daily filling hundreds of graves.
What is that terrible ailment? you ask.
It Is Heart Diseassi 3" Bot" you reply, con-
6dently. "lhaven't any heart disease-my
heart l. all right" Are you SURE?
DR.. Franklin Miles, of Elkhart, Ind, the
distinguished specialist in diseases Of the
heart ana nervous system, states that disor.
ders Of the heart are as common a. those Of
the lungs, liver, stomach, bowels or kidneys
though often unsupported. The reason PEG
pie are not aware of this important fact il
because symptoms Of heart disease are moi
usually recognized as proceeding from THU
organ, but are attributed TO some othei
source. II you have shortncss Of breath
futtering or palpifztion, pain or tenderness
in left breast, shoulder or side, oppressed Of
choking sensation, fsinting or smotherinl
spells, your heart ia affected.
II had been troubled with heart discAsl
for years. Ny left pulse was very weak, couls
ut times scarcely feel il, excitement woult
weaken my nerves and heart, and fear o
impending death stared me in the face 70
hours. Or. Niles kervins and New Near
Cure are the only medicines that have prove
ofany benefit and cured mel. n DYER
Cloverdaie, Nd.
/ My wife has been taking Dr.. M1e' Ne
| Cure for Tie Heart. She thinks it wonderful
/ She has not been troubled with pain o
smo,hering spells since using it. We hav
/ also used DR.. Nue. Pill, and we find then
all they are claimed 10 be."-GEO. l. FINK
Philadelphia, Pa.
These and hundreds OF similar TESTING
mails are convincing proofs Of the wonderfr
powers of Dr.. Hle5 EeW Cure for tie Hem
| IT is Effective, agreeable. and above all, SAFk
Sold BY druggists on positive guarantee, Q
DR.. Miles Medical Co., Ukhart Ind.
Sold by MILLER BROS. Druggists.
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CEUR D'ALENE PRESS
The Churches.

Baptist services in Sander Il Co. s
hall every Sunday al ii a. III. Every
one Invited. H. i~a,man. pastor
Methodist Episcopal Church Preach.
lug every SUNDAY evening III the Ma
sonic hail. sabbath school at IL n III.
Ever, baly invited ~ eoine and worship
With us. ". W. Henry, pastor.
sermon al the r.rsb, terrain church
10, NOTION morning viii b- one adapted
IL the annual Labor bay All cordial.
~ invited. especially iaboring men. The
evening services Al, this church VIII b-
resumed on the ltsh inst
Services AT the Catholic church as fol.
lows; Week days, until further notice.
maas AT . o'clork a. III. sundays, mass
and sermon a, 10 a IN. sunday school
~ 5 T., IN. Iistsrsiirtion Of tie Blrssesi
Sacrament, with Rosary al +. III Con.
i-naloA every Friday afternoon.