The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-26

the fire of the natives was ineffective, and
three war canoes were sunk, after which
the rest retired.
The following day the intricate cham
nels of the Brass river were buoyed and
the creek reconnoitered.
AT daybreak, Feb. 23,' continues Adj
miral Bedford's dispatch, tive commenced
an attack, and, after an obstinate defense
of position naturally difficult, landing
was CALAMITY effected and Nimbi COM
pletely burned. Tho force was Withdrawn
the evening following after the residence
of King Koko and the houses of other
chiefs had been burned.
ABOUT THE CITY.
Byron's complete works with the STAND
ARD.
When you want nest for your canary
bird call on Greig.
The regular social occurs this evening
at the Auditorium.
p. j. Brophy of Butte was in this city on
business visit yesterday.
Smoke the finest cigar made, "The
Oxford" for sale at "The Oxford"
John jacobson has a neat cottage on
Chestnut street nearly completed.
George C. Broderick of the Anaconda
Meat company was in Anaconda yester-
day.
A. Slaughter is reported as very sick
with orysipelas at his home on Oak
street.
Call and see the handsome premiums
that are offered to subscribers to the
STANDARD.
Rev. r.. V. K. Harris and wife started
yesterday for Miles City, which will be
their new home.
The High Five cub will meet at the par
Tors of the Montana hotel this evening at
$3.50 o'clock sharp.
j. c. Martin came in yesterday from
Whitehall, where he went to adjust the
losses on the recent fire in that city.
Pure blood is necessary to enjoy health.
b. q NJ sarsaparilla purifles the blood
and Boro Menthol cures catarrh.
Tho C. o. d. store will open at 215 Com
Inercial avenue about March 6, with the
greatest sale this city has ever known.
Miss Eliza Matthews of Salt Lake is
visiting the home of her mother, Mrs.
Matthews, at her home on Birch street.
MacCallum &c Cloutier are enlarging
the capacity of their store on Park avenue
by commodious addition on the rear of
the building.
The flood of water which made East
Park almost a river during the thaw,
washed an ugly hole in the street near the
Chestnut crossing.
Joseph Keppler has not been recovering
from la grippe as his friends would like
to see him. but is having serious siege.
He was some better yesterday.
Adolph Fifer was convicted of stealing
an Overcoat from John Foran on Feb 5, in
Judge Rockwelfs court yesterday. Fifer
was given a 30-day term at Deer Lodge.
Fred Lameux paid fine of SO in police
court yesterday for disturbing the peace
in his mothers home by calling her vile
names and noisy talk, Fred was drunk
when arrested.
The arrivals at the Montana yesterday
were: L. II. Cooney, Butte; j. H. Dickey,
Kansas City; f. c. King, Kansas City; E.
W. Holley. Omaha; w. II. Warren. Mis-
soula; NJ. 5. Aschheim, Park City, Utah;
u. j. Brophy, Butte; Tom Cooney. North
crn Pac fic Land department.; c. H. Clos
terman. Clear Creek; George G. Broder-
icl, Butte; John f. Hogan, Anaconda.
Finely executed crayon portraits of
George Washington and of Pope Leo XIII
have been hung upon the walls of the Sill
yer Council, Y. NJ. |. rooms in the Stand
ard block. The pictures were ordered
upon the recommendation of the grand
council of the Young Mems Institute aud
are very appropriate decorations for the
lodge rooms of an order whose motto is
PRO Dec ct Pro Patria."
The funeral OF Mrs. Annie Armstrong,
held yesterday afternoon, was attended
by large number Of friends. The SER
vices were conducted by Rev. G.. NJ. Ry-
der, who was assisted by Rev. Mr.. Bar
naby. The ]. o. O. F., of which the be-
reaved husband is member. attended
tho services. Mr.. Armstrong desires 10
express his thanks 20 tGem and TO m ny
friends for kindnesscs shown him in his
hours of aiilCJ.ol.
4 narrow escape was experienced by
George Parrot, a we.l-SUown gentleman
in this city, and Mrs.. Flora Richie, also