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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-16
THE BEST IN THE NORTHWEST.
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 16. 1895.
The Rate of Interest.

During Thursdays debate on the
bond bill in the house of representa-
tives, Mr.. Hopkins called attention to
the fact that without any ado and, as
well, without any covert manipulation,
Secretary Folger extended three hun
dred millions of bonds that bore four
per cent. interest, issuing in their
stead bonds at three per cent. That
was during President Arthur's admin
istration. There was no demand for
gold bonds then-they were payable in
coin, principal and interest.
The internal deal into which Mr..
Carlisle has entered is shown up in clear
light by comparison. He makes
dicker with the agents of the gold
clique, binding the government to pay
three and three-quarters per cent. coin
interest, and then he says to congress:
"Now, we can save sixteen millions in
interest by placing these bonds at
three per cent, if you will simply
abandon the coin basis and order an
issue of bonds payable principal and
interest in gold"
One can readily see how great vic
tory 1t would be for the enemies of
silver were congress to commit itself
to this proposition. 1t would be for
NAL recognition of the claim that coin
bonds are not first-class, it would es-
tablish precedent which the treasury
surely would follow. 1t would be the
severest blow to silver.
Many readers of the STANDARD re-
member how Mr. Carlisle once went
on record that he possibly would exer-
else his option TO use silver for re-
demption purposes-he has that op-
tion. That statement startled the
gold clique; its members took Score
tary Carlisle into training, and the
event is proving that they have made
O thorough job of it.
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Reform Comes High.

1t is nip and tuck in the minds of
New Workers, as 10 whether or not re-
form rule is preferable TO the Tam
many regime which il supplanted.
The millennium sensation which was
felt by the supporters of reform re-
ceived its first rude shock when Re-
corder GOtf assumed the role of die
tator and then demanded a big in
crease in salary. Then came the al.
legged weakening of Mayor Strong's re-
form spine in his concessions 20 the
saloon men. But through this trial.
the army of reformers found comfort
in the achievements of Colonel War
ing, the street commissioners. who kept
the thoroughfares of the metropolis
cleared of snow during the fearful
storm of last week.
The colonel was the redeemiur
feature of the Administrations first
month in existence Even the New
York sun condescended 10 praise him.
lie was the idol of a great city. But
now he presents bill Tor fifty thous-
and dollars for expenses incurred In
removing the snow and the ardor OF
his friends is dampened. The worst
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Boards or Not.

There are indications of further la
Dor disturbances in New York. The
hackmen of the big city are dissatis-
fled with recent demands made by
their employers and have combined to
resist what they construe as an en-
coachment upon their liberties. If the
fight is declared on, we may look for a
merry war before it is concluded for
the hackmen are looking for trouble
and don't seem to care if they succeed
in stirring a lot of it.
They have good grounds for their
indignation. Their employers recently
Issued instructions that all hack dri-
vers cut off their boards and mus
taches and keep them off. The idea
of this demand Is presumably to make
the livery cabby resemble as much as
possible the coachman of the private
turnout. But it isn't received kindly
by cabby and he has stated emphati-
cally that he will not do il.
Here is a chance for the humanita-
rians of the metropolis to interfere If
it is cruel to clip a horse that has to
face the storms of winter, why does
not the same argument apply to the
removal of the hirsute protection
which nature has placed at the dis
posal of the drivers? Not all of them
can afford fur coats and high collars
and, in lieu of these, full beard is a
good substitute.
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What Next?

BY the time Elisha GRAY and
Thomas Edison get through with this
world, the best of us will fail to recog-
niZe IL. The latest products of their
fertile brains are almost incredible in
their accomplishments Space and
distance are as naught. The telegraph
and the telephone are as simple toys
compared with the kinetoscope and
the telautograph. BY the aid of the
one, we see the movements
of people miles away with as
much vividness as if the scenes
were being enacted in our very
presence. The other reproduces be-
fore our eyes, the handwriting of dis
tant friends, the reproduction being
simultaneous with the first writing.
Last week two interesting experi-
ments were made-one With the tel
autograph, the other with Edison's
new long distance telephone. The
trial of Professor Gray'snew invention
was made on the telephone line be-
tween London and Paris and those
who witnessed it were amazed at its
success The distance between the
two cities is 3l2 miles, yet the specta-
tors saw pen IN Paris moving at the
will of a man in London. This re-
markable instrument, in combination
with the telephone, promises to be of
incalculable benefit TO business men.
1t will give TO long distance business
communication the vevy desirable ele-
ment of secrecy and will give to such
communications the endorsement of
autograph signatures.
The other experiment, while not of
so great commercial importance, was
much more interesting and possessed
a dramatic charm. The board of
trade of Springfield, Mass, listened
the other evening TO addresses made
in New York and Boston and TO a
band concert at the latter place.
Every word of the addresses was dis
tinctly audible all over the large room
in which the board was assembled and
tie listeners heard the band music as
if 1t were being produced in the next /
room. This was accomplished by |
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IN THE ALTOGETHER.

IL Was Her First Experience in That
Capacity and She Was Timid
From the Boston Post.
Yes, it was awful at first" she replied
in answer TO n question. ~ thought I
should die and sort of made the plunge
all at once, too.
ut was this way: There we're one or
two artists in the room when / went be-
hind the screen to get ready; two or three
more came in.aud Thought l never could
do it. was all ready, but did not come
out / stood there. Then | began to
jump into my clothes rs fast as / could.
| was going TO run home.
"Onc of the artists, who knew il was my
first time and suspected from the length
of time took what was the matter, asked
me If l was not nearly ready.
Il told HIM in a trembling voice could
not.
They all laughed at me and they said
il was merely matter of business and |
might As well get over my embarrassment
first as last.
1T was quite dark in the room, and
this, together with little silken scarf
they threw over to me. relieved my feel
ings a triiie. | fancied they could not see
very plainly. l wound the scarf carefully
around myself, and then came out hesi-
tatingly, not quite decided yet whether
should not ruu for the door and home, silk
scarf and all.
Il stood up on the platform where the
model sits or stands, and felt compare
lively secure. as 1t grew darker all the
time. suddenly they turned the electric
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-16
Our Share in II.

Years ago, Japan sent, under ar
rangement with our government, some
of her sons to the naval academy at
Annapolis. They proved good students
and graduated with honors. Return
ing to their home in the Orient, they
were placed in charge of the organiza-
ton of the japanese navy, which they
accomplished along the lines laid down
by American regulations As the
mikado's military system is modelled
after that of Germany, so his navy is a
copy of our own.
The recent signal victories won by
the japanese upon the water appeal.
therefore, 10 our national pride. Their
success against the stronger force of
China demonstrates the strength and
superiority of our naval system. There
is much satisfaction in the thought.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-16

CHICAGO. Feb. 15.-To-day's cattle market
was dull and weaker. The run was light
Dressed beef and shipping steers. S3.4Oaj tO
stockers and fe ders. S2.4O63.9O: cows and bulls
81 10000; Texas ca tie, S2.OJ1J3. 40; bulk Il
steers, So S9G4.9I.
HOgs-Receipts, $500 The reduction from
yesterdays closing price was about 10 cents.
Light and mixed, s.. 7O(L3 50; 80 TO compound
hogs. So. S5@410; heavy weights. 50 9O14 Is
phe sheep m lrlet was slow for all desCr d.
lions. Sheep ranged from 50 80 to S4.25. wiIh
most OF the sales at 50. 2Jd 90. The sales of
lambs were at SO 2jdj.4O for poor to extra
quality.
Recepts-Cattle, G,OOO; calves, $50; hogs, 81
900; sheep. 10000.
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lights full upon me, and l thought /
should die. Oh you can't imagine what
an awful feeling it was. Finally had to
even drop my bit of silk scarf that had
chung to like drowning man to a straw.
Do you know, really did not feel so bad
without 1t as / had trying to hide be-
hind il.
"They commented and criticized me as
though had merely been a statue or a
painting in the most matter-of-fact way
imaginable, so gradually forgot my self
consciousness and began to take an inter-
est in what they were saying"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-16

One month ago this morning the
STANDARD carried TO its readers the
news of the terrible powder explosion
in Butte. 1t was the most startling
catastrophe the Montana press had
ever had occasion to record in the
local annals. Butte will not soon for
get her mournful experience during
the second half of January. The ques-
ton of responsibility was promptly
taken up and, in respect to the pre-
liminaries, the verdict following the
inquest was in manifest accord with
public opinion. For months and
years to come, Butte will probably
have frequent reminders of the great
powder explosion.
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sALvE FOR LONG SERMONS

A Mississippi man can play on three ac-
cordeons at once. And yet some of our
northern exchanges are writing vigorous
protests against lynch law in the South
Atlanta Constitution.
If it were not for jealousy and cranks
reformers would make slow progress
MiitUdukee Journal.
Il don't think you ought to look at poll
tics as a matter of booty" observed the
good man. "Why not? I'm a ward
heeler," said the bad man, "and put my
whole sole into it."-Chicdgo Tribune.
The preacher was indulging in rhapso-
dies over the glories of the New Jerusalem,
Little Johnny listened to him for quite a
while. He then whispered to his mother:
Mamma, is he an advance agent ?"-Bos-
ton Transcript.
II told him he might call, but that
father always had the gas turned out at 10
o'clock" "What did he say to that 2"
"He said he would be sure not to come be-
fore that time."-Terds SJtingS.
Smithers-Brown, you are a we'll read
man; what do you think is the greatest
thing about this world? Brown-Well, to
be accurate, Smithers. think it's the cir
cumference.-Addm Freeman.
"Say, maw," said the boy, "why is that
bottle like vegetable?" because it's
got rye in it, / suppose" mo. Cause
it's got pa's-nip." And the boy timidly
shrank behind the BROOKLYN
Eagle.
Uncle Allen Sparks picked himself I'D
from the slippery sidewalk md rubbed the
back of his head. when one sees stars
on a cloudy night" he soliloquized, "it
may be considered as something strik-
ing. Chicago Tribune.
THE VERY LATEST.
whats the latest thing out?"
Asked a gossipy she.
81 think" was the answer
My husband must be"
Detroit Free Pr,ss
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The testimony of several Butte men
who know all about it is to the effect
that gambling may as well 60, as far
as any money in 1t for the profession
ais is concerned; the business, they
say, is but the shadow of what it used
TO be in Butte. 1t will be seen from
the figures quoted on another page
this morning that gambling, measured
by the revenues it has been paying
into public treasures, is steadily de-
Ginning in Butte. That being the case,
not many people will be involved in
personal loss If the business is ruled
out while, on the other hand, a very
strong public sentiment will approve
the fact that gambling shall be no
more.
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New York Markets,

Hops-Steady.
Wool-Quiet
Copper-Easier; brokers' price, 1913; ex-
change price. 50 20.
Lead-Quiet; brokers' price, S3.O2h; exchange
price, S3l2Ia.
Cofee-Closed steady; March, Sl46J614 20;
May S14. 5C0l4. 90; June SI4 IS; spot Rio, quiet
No., Ice.
sugar-Steady; centrifugal, 90 test, 8; refined,
dull
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Edison's new long distance telephone,
with a microphone attachment
Truly, this will be rare old world
If this sort OF a thing keeps up. a
man can sit at home with his cigar
and by means of his kaleidoscope and
microphone, see and hear an opera
that is being performed miles away.
We will live in lazy mans paradise
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-16
STOCKS AND BONDS.

NEW YORK. Feb. 16-The share specula-
ton on the stock exchange to-day was irregular
and unsettled. The tendency was In the main
toward lower prices and with few exceptions the
hnal sales we're at figures ranging from 4 to 2
per cent. below the closing prices OF yesterday.
Bar silver, 59A.
Government bonds. strong
Petroleum fair; March closed si.O54. bid.
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of it all is that there is but ten thous-
and dollars in the street cleaning fund.
The streets are cleaned but they don't
know how to pay for the job. And
now the Tammany people are laugh
inc
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-16

Again Montana demonstrates her abil-
ity to produce anything to order-even
lunar rainbows.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-16
Tho Grain Market.

CHICAGO. Feb. 15.-Wheat at the opening.
was confronted by two items Of opposing ten
denotes. the heavy northwestern receipts on the
one hand and the passing OF the resolution by the
Portuguese government, authorizing the i'm
portation OF g. BOG, 900 bushels of wheat between
now and Aug. l. on the other.
Close: May wheat, 5SS.
COrH-45.
OatS-2g
Pork-S1O20
Lard-S6. CO.
Ribs-S5 %.
Receipts-Wheat, 10000 bushels; corn. 10000
bushels; oats $50 OOD bushels
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MoneY Market.

NEW YORK, Feb. I5.-Money closed at Il;
per cent. Sterling exchange. strong; 4ssLd
ass1i for demand and SLs90S4 500 for &C
days.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-16

Rev. Mr.. Davis of Oakland establishes
his sanity by announcing that poker is a
better game than tiddle-de-winks.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-16

One South American revolution is ended
but we still have the Mexico-G Guatemala
affair and Hawaii to fall back upon.
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The Union Pacific mortgage isn't very
| good collateral.
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San Francisco will put on airs now. One
of her citizens shook hands with the
Prince of Wales yesterday.
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Now Mr.. Carlisle knows how the Chi
nese emperor feels.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-16

Carlisle will learn after a while not to
take John Sherman for a model-perhaps.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-16

Oakland's Rrotesque preacher Is even
more unconventional than our own Mr..
Rounder.
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Senator Dolph will be buried in silver
plated coffin.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-16

Great Britain hasn't yet decided when
to tell the mkado to quit.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-16

1t is fortunate for Mr.. Cleveland that
there is no appeal to the people in our
governmental system.
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The far East is improving. Java re-
ports a revolution.
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The w. c. T. L. convention at Wash
ington Mt this time is very opportune as
far as Mr. Carlisle is concerned.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-16

Mexico's opinion is that Guatemala is
sparring for wind.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-16

President Cleveland's gold cure didn't
work.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-16

Each day adds emphasis to Congress-
man Straits question: "What would
Washington say?"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-16

Helena's city marshal seeks to uphold
the city's reputation by inviting Lexow
investigation.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-16

Harry Hayward is nearing the end of
his rome.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-16

President Dole and his pie-eating cab
met have not executed anybody yet but
they give no bonds for the future.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-16

Thomas b. Reeds golden opportunity
was seized but the grip of the man from
Maine was weak.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-16

Cannon fired hot shot at the gold bug,
Thursday.
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The silver lining is beginning to appear.
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Carlisle's ship hasn't yet come in.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-16

Mr.. Wilson failed to tell how it hap
Dencd,
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Senator Steele played lone hand.
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Silver is still coin.
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AL general business letters and oorrsr
spondence should be addressed TO the
Standard Publishing Company. Ana-
oonda, Mont
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-16

anu uOlldIS III luo SlEeeL ClcduluR Iun0.
The streets are cleaned but they don't
know how to pay for the job. And
now the Tammany people are laugh.
ing.
The Union Pacific mortgage isn't very
good collateral.
Again Montana demonstrates her abil-
ity to produce anything to order-even
lunar rainbows.
Oakland's Rrotesque preacher is even
more unconventional than our own Mr..
Rounder.
Harry Hayward is nearing the end of
his rope.
President Cleveland's gold cure didn't
work.
One South American revolution is ended
but we still have the Mexico-Guatemala
affair and Hawaii to fall back upon.
Now Mr.. Carlisle knows how the Chi
nese emperor feels.
The far East is improving. Java re-
ports a revolution.
1t is fortunate for Mr.. Cleveland that
there is no appeal to the people in our
governmental system.
San Francisco will put on airs now. One
of her citizens shook hands with the
Prince of Wales yesterday.
Rev. Mr.. Davis of Oakland establishes
his sanity by announcing that poker is a
better game than tiddle-de-winks.
Mexco's opinion is that Guatemala is
sparring for wind.
Helena's city marshal seeks to uphold
the city's reputation by inviting a Lexow
investigation.
Each day adds emphasis to Congress-
man Straits question: "What would
Washington say?"
Carlisle's ship hasn't yet come in.
Thomas b. Reeds golden opportunity
was seized but the grip of the man from
Maine was weak.
Cannon fired hot shot at the gold bugs
Thursday.
Senator Steele played lone hand.
Silver is still coin.
Mr.. Wilson failed to tell how it hap
pened.
President Dole and his pie-eating cab
met have not executed anybody yet but
they give no bonds for the future.
Great Britain hasn't yet decided when
to tell the mikado to quit.
s----
Senator Dolph will be buried in q silver
plated coffin.
Carlisle will learn after while not to
take John sherman for a model-perhaps.
The silver lining is beginning to appear.
The w. {. T. L. convention at Wash
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IL Was Her First Experience in That
Capacity and She Was TimId
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The CattI- Market

I'oOoIpts- WHedI' IU,DJD busheIs; corn, 70,O00
bushels; oats, $50 010 bushels
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old home of the family still stands,
wreck of its former splendor, in Newport,
r. l. 1t is situated on Thomas street, IN
what is now known as the factory district.
1t was called Whitehall House then, and
has since been reduced to the condition
and uses of tenement-house.
In the large rooms of the old mansion
the mantels, or rather fireplaces, were sur
rounded with thing. When it came under
the charge of the present agent, and was
Transformed into the home of many fami-
lies, the delicate art of these tiles was hid
den under an ugly coat of black paint.
The one pictured here was rescued with
one other from the great dining-room of
the house where many fine feast was
spread in the memory of Colonel Brewer
ton. Here Maiden, the master of minia-
ture painting, gained his first inspiration.
He was the uncle of the present possessor
OF these treasures, who says be Will not
part with them for anything. This one,
unfortunately, has been a little damaged,
but the exquisite work is well enough pre-
served to be appreciated.
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were stationed at different points along
the Atlantic Coast, no hostile squadron
could come within reach of the cities along
the Eastern seaboard. Ii they ventured
near the ships could be sunk by dropping
nitro glycerine cartridges upon their decks.
1t is by no means necessary that a car
fridge dropped from balloon and aimed
at an enemy's vessel should actually strike
the latter. If it comes anywhere near,
that will do as well. Fifty pounds of dyna-
mite exploded within 200 feet of the most
powerful ship of war would sink it inev-
its bly, or at least kill every man on board.
Furthermore, the cartridge does not have
to be dropped from far aloft; it may be
suspended on the end of long rope and
detached at the proper moment, actually
falling from distance of only 100 feet or
so above the doomed craft. Surprising an
overcast sky, the balloon might descend
into the lower layer of clouds, and, while
half concealed discharge explosives.
A practical use for airships in war has
already been found in the captive balloon,
which is elevated to a height of 1000 feet
or So being anchored to the ground by
rope through which a copper wire runs.
This wire affords telephone communica-
ton with the aerial car, from which the
observer gives notification of what he sees.
In this way a full description of the
enemy's formation, movements and forti-
HCatlonS can De oOtalneu. II desired, the
telephone wire may communicate with the
headquarters OF the commanding general
miles away. The whole apparatus is car
rled In three wagons. one conveying the
balloon packed in basket and the others
containing cylinders filled with com pressed
hydrogen gas. When it is desired to make
an ascent the balloon is ready in fifteen
minutes. Sketch maps may be sent down
by the rope.
1t has been suggested that if the voyag-
ers in war balloon are operating at
night and desire clear view of the camp
or forts OF an enemy they have only to
drop one of the new illuminating bombs. !"
which will explode on reaching the earth,