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The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-25
Talk About the Nayy.

The past week has brought out end
less talk about the relative weakness
of the navy OF the United States. En-
thusiastic people are very sure that
this country ought to set at work at
once to build UP a navy so strong that.
In emergency. II could match any naval
power in the world. That would re-
quire at least ten years of diligent
ship building and the spending OF mill
ions that cannot easily be measured.
Readers OF the Standard who have
good memories will remember that.
four years ago to-day. the craze was
was a war scare growing out of this
country's relations with Chill. There
were plenty OF Americans at that time
who wanted to fight General Scho-
field, then in command of the army.
took occasion to remark that the ut
most this country could do. in case of
war, was TO dispatch ten thousand SOL
diers out of the regular army service
TO fight the battles of the United
states in a war with Chill Thereupon
the cry was raised that our army must
forthwith be strengthened.
That was four years ago. The army
was not increased. we had no war
with Chill, and we have managed to
get along comfortably all these years.
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-25

Yesterday brought all sorts of news
about the fighting that is going on in
Cuba. Early reports told of a victory
for the Spanish troops. with Campos
in command; the dispatches giving the
details Of an engagement and closing
with the assurance that the rebels
were flying for their lives. All this
news was reversed by the telegrams
OF yesterdays later hours. The news
papers of the country will go to press
this morning with information to the
effect that the insurgents are winners.
that they have compelled Campos to
retire. that Havana seems to be in
their power and that Christmas is
likely to be a time OF terror for the
people in that city. The news agen-
cies find 1t impossible to get at the
truth: for our part. we wish the Cuban
rebels a merry Christmas. and we hope
they'll win.
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-25

ting aid given by charity on the other
hand encourages and elevates the de-
serving poor. That charity which be-
gets habitual paupers is a curse to
humanity. 1t causes a degeDeracy Of
moral fiber in the recipient. 1t deadens
every stimulus to self-support. 1t per-
verts all charitable intent. 1t robs the
genuinely poor for whose benefit 1t
should be devoted. In charity. as in
every line of human endeavor. discre-
ton and discrimination should be exer-
cised. Use horse-sense in giving assist
ance to the poor. Cork UP your emo
tions'
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-25

Undoubtedly 1t would be wise on this
country's part to build up a strong
navy. That work ought to progress,
not as the result of sudden outbreaks
Of warlike sentiment, but In pursu-
ance Of a policy to which the country
under whatever political administra-
ton, should be fully committed-a
policy from which. IL in the end we
get a strong navy. there can be no de-
parture for a generation to come.
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-25
Christmas and Christianity.

Christmas is a good time to refresh
ones knowledge on the growth OF
Christianity. We believe Ii to be a fact
that the religion of Christ is more
deeply implanted in society to-day
than at any previous time. Never be-
fore was civilization so closely inter-
woven with II. In a recent number of
the London Quarterly Review appear
ed an article giving facts and figures
to show that never before has there
been so great a demand for the Bible
as there is to-day. In England alone.
5000, 900 copies are issued every year.
In every civilized country the circula-
tion of the Bible is enormous. At the
present moment there are more than
200, 900, 900 copies of the book in circu-
lation in $50 different languages, while
the demand for IT is increasing all the
time. II Ingersolrs argument is cor
rect that the Bible is a fraud and the
Christian religion a superstition. then
II must follow that this is the most
superstitious age of the Christian era,
and that we are plunging deeper and
deeper into the darkness OF ignorance.
But the most blatant infldel will ad-
NIT that this is the most enlightened
age In history.
The fact is. the Bible holds the atten-
ton and the affection of mankind in
an increasing degree. Formerly mill
ions read 1t. Now millions study 1t.
The critical investigation of the Bible
has in recent years, we think. materi-
ally modified the popular conception of
the book. but the hold OF the Bible on
the conscience of the Christian world
has not been weakened; the essential
principles OF the religion It teaches are
more firmly grounded and more widely
embraced than ever. and day by day
more and more people are paying
heed to it's messages and trying to live
In accordance with its moral precepts
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-25

Mr.. Depew declares that "a bond is
sue will be authorized within five days,
and have no authority for the state
ment. 1 get II from the air" That is
to say. Mr.. Depew has got wind of II
to an extent that enables him to speak
with an air of confidence II not of au-
thOrity.
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-25
TO ADVERTISERS.

The Anaconda Standard guarantees Its
advertisers q bona fde paid circulation.
Daily and Sunday. three times greater
than that Of any other newspaper pup
lshed In the state of Montana Advertis-
ing contracts will be made subject to this
guarantee.
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-25

The correct pronunciation of the
name of the South American republic
which is causing all the trouble, is
Venezuela, a four-syllabled word,
giving "u," in the third syllable. the
sound of "w." and the final "a the
broad sound, as "ah" Venezuela her
self pronounces the Monroe doctrine all
right.
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-25

Look not upon the Christmas eggnog
when IT is yellow; for in the end 1t
whoopeth like a lunatic and kicketh
like a star ballet girl
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-25

The populist party will not carry New
York state next year. 1t failed to get
the per cent. of the total vote cast last
November requisite for a place on the
official ballot. We fear the pops will
not be in 1t when the votes are counted.
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-25

Denver Ed' Smith, the pugilist, is
going to South Africa. 1t is to be
hoped he will find the country so much
to his liking that he will send for the
rest of the outfit.
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-25

With the exception of Bob Ingersoll
and his limited number of followers we
observe that the American people still
continue to observe the 25th of Decem-
ber as a holiday
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-25

Germany is quite indignant at Cleve-
land for bearing the market. But un-
der the circumstances 1t could hardly
expect him 20 be a bull.
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-25

The New York World thinks that Mr..
Cleveland has evoked either a storm
of war or a storm of ridicule." What's
the matter with a storm of applause?
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-25

The worst feature of the whole busi-
ness Is that II has brought on a severe
epidemic of war maps in the eastern
newspapers
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-25

Our new bonds will be too late for
John Bulls Christmas tree, but he'll
take them Just the same.
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-25

According to the Dispatch of that
city, ST. Paul is worried over the pros
pect that 1t will not be able to cut
enough ice for an ice palace. st. Paul
is certainly cutting no ice in Montana
lately.
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-25

It's Merry Christmas all over Chris
tendon, but we fear the merriment OF
the Armenians will not be of an ex-
uberant character.
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-25

Major Mckinley would feel deeply
grateful If the American people would
give him a little more attention.
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-25

To have a thoroughly Merry Christ
mas It is not necessary to get as merry
as a boiled OWL
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-25

The British lion trusts that Santa
Claus will not overlook the fact that he
needs a new tail.
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-25

Butte will not know just how merry
Christmas Is until the returns are In
from San Francisco.
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-25

Speaker Reed is not expecting much
to-day but thinks he'll be handsomely
remembered next June.
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-25

Bishop Potter. OF New York. has been
giving some practical advice on chari-
table work. His main criticism is
against the wasteful methods of ad
ministration which prevail in every
city OF large population where there
are several large rival charitable or
ganizations presumably engaged in the
same kind OF work. He urges more
concentration of effort and less indis-
criminate giving. The proper giving
OF aims is always a delicate matter.
The Syracuse Courier justly observes
that fully as many people are pauper-
lied by indiscriminate almsgiving as
any other social process Of disintegra-
ton. The painstaking and discrimina-
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-25

We do not think the war is being
prosecuted with quite so much vigol
this week as last.
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-25

II Lord Salisbury were only here he
might be presented with leftover
egg or two.
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-25

We wish to call the attention of the
secretary of war to the excellent fight
ing qualities of the Helena water
company.
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-25

The recent burst of patriotism viii
make Christmas all the merrier.
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-25

The Philadelphia street car strikers
seem to have struck 1t about right.
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-25

DIR. I. A. GRIGG-
OCULISr.
has removed from upper Main street
TO rooms over new pos;ofice. IS East
Broadway. Practice limited TO eye. ear.
nose. throat and chest Office hours TO
l. a. m. to and 7:30 to y. m
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-25

The Standard has branch ofhces at
Butte, Missoula and Great Falls.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-17
Going ABROAD
.,r.RopE EGYPT AND PALESTINE.

IL Parties NJ frequent intervals Independent uck",'
ana Ailan'- passages At o"est rtlrs ~, a"' '''''
TIfos COOK & SON cfi and - Nway y 1.
O~loal Ticket Agents for all trunk lines
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-17
Gitp Jroperip for Sale.

AZ ILLUSTRATED BOOKLET. DESCRIBING
MY NEW AMERICAN BASEMENT COLONIAL
HOUSES IN S7TH-sT., NEAR CENTRAL PARK
WIS.,, NAILED on APPLICATION. THREE
ALREADY SOLD. PRICE FOR REMAINING
IhhEE ONLY $4,000. WATCHMAN on PREM
ISES ALL THE WEEK. SUNDAYS FROM , TO
q. HOUSES ARE PERFECT IN CONSTRUCTION,
APPOINTMENTS AND FINISH BUILT AND
FOR SALE by CHARLES BUCK. COLuMDus-
AVE. AND S2D.sT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-17
Sales bn Nutilon.

IN MAY 1Jih, 1895 there will be sold ut auc'
" ton In Santiago chill nftesn Nitrate Fields and sy
Nitrate Beds belonging "a the Government and situated
the Province u rsapaa For further information APP
ply the Consul General = Chi In New YORK and NE
Consuis IN Philadelphia and Boston.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-17

VACATION TOUR IN FL KofE.
~ For limited number boys young men ne nsncs
references will be required Address 'HANNlN' FL
II.RY West .Sth-sf.. Nev-lOrk Guy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-17
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I AXE GEORGE At BOLTON. Cottage 10 let. fuf
i nished: rooms shady lawn boat and bs hin
privileges ice For pictures and particulars ap
ply to '1IORICON. ia Macon-s Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-17

EGROPE.-Thirty Excursions Z" Europe. ','''
l., 49,. 80 ali lines Send for Tours, Gazette. r g
CLARK Tourist Agt. III Bway. y lrk ne Nn ,'
P,nasyl,ani, and Erie II. II
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-17
0itn propertn &c Get.
BROOKLYN Real Gstatc for Sale.

IL ETACHED and block houses; St. Mark save. and
- Deenst: strictly irst-class; location UNSURPASSED
stables OF without: asphalt pavement contracted for.
G. j. SANDS a co. Bedford-ave.. cor Herkimer-s,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-17
Guunirn })roptrir for Sale.

EOR SALE easy terms furnished or unfnrnishe1i a.
sirable Woods Ock, Conn suitable 10Y "'hei
winter residence ADDRESS 80.
Box ~ Woodstock Conn
L,)R SALE AT a BARGAIN AT BLOOMFIEl.l y: -; -
close estatc.-Homestead property coWIslhs =
house. with bath and all improvements one "gns
with attractive and convenient ocati PI''
Sl5OOO: ofers solicited. TT BIS TAYLOR " b'eKHa"
St. y. y.
HERE Is A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY or !, sn'r
5-acre farm inv or occupetch III
sav; SIS payable on instalr",. acsiT,d iu
~ onca for rar,ici,ars j.. L. RlSLFf. I'll = loth ST.
Philadelphia, Pa.
I ,RGE FRAME HOUSE. NEWARK y. Ill rooms:
modern improvements $4,000: hest location on sum
roer-ave. above Scccnd-ave.. lot, JOXlso Address
"''"''' GEO. II. SlMONDS.
Hroac-st.. Newark y. !.
&, ol-Tu OF WEST POINT-Cottagc containing ten
- rooms. modern Improvements, acres Of lard and
elegant view Hudson. For particulars inquire at ~
West 2lst-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-17
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PACIFIC MAIL .. s. 60.

OCCIDENTAL. AND ORIENTAL s. s. CO
steamers leave San Francisco;
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and IS. Broadway
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CAVANNiII LINE.-TIIIiEE TIMES NEEh-
- ly from 81, y. r. foot Of sgfins st. Tuesday >.
Thursdays simrdays at J.. NJ For freight OF pas
" " RIFT GenI Ayt J. y. IfASHAGEN. Z AZ.
Cent II II M Bway = r. " Ry 2Gi BHay.
j 1. ADAMS q F. a FIR l. wMKEh; AZ s . n r.
q n sORREI. Manager.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-05-22

of the newest just reaches to below tho
hips, has fitting back, strapped
seams, and quite plain, straight, cross
over fronts fastening on tho shoulder,
and adorned oil the way down with o
leading novelty---namely, square but
tons. Another lately seen is in mastic
cloth with white cloth vest fronts,
draped cloth bolcro, anl collar Of shot
ribbon with outstanding loop bows on
each side. Both these have tho truo
Partisan Dir.
One jacket made of tvo.toacl cloth
showing tan and rose, has the body Of
the tan and the collar, cuffs and belt
of the rose color. 1t has double,
loose front, with two rows Of large
while pearl buttons. The back is
fitted, whilo tho skirt, forming deep
plaits, shows large box plat in the
centre. A strap of tho pink is braided
with white silk soutache braid and
fastens at each side with tiny white
pearl buttons, ending each row of
braid and thus forminga finish for the
back. The collar is very deep, slashed
over tho shoulders and braidcd-in de-
sign, as ore the cuffs, which have small
buttons OF each end of the pattern.
The sleeves are full Empire shape.
A back used in many of these jackets
is in five pieces, the seams being
81. ..'"hed into plaits and tho fullness
open. INTO the skirt, small pearl
button roach plait at tho waist
line.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-05-22
NEW EFFECTS IN STOCKINGS.

With the advent of warm weather
comes the advent OF tho low shoe, and
with the low shoe the stockings must
be considered. The smart shops are
now showing exquisite styles in hos.
iery. Lace, beads and embroidery all
play part in those designs, making
the cost of single pairs of stockings
often ufn6unt tte-t tte- ten or fl a ssteen: dollars,
The decoration is, of course, lavished
on the instep. There are inserted
heart-shaped pieces of laces, outlined
with jet; stripes Of lace alternating
with stripes OF jet; and elaborate
scroll patterns of lace insertions with
jet and gilt spGngles.
LESS fanciful designs orc in drown
work and embroidery, now effect in
the latter being guy lacing at the
stockings side, giving the effect OF O
side-laced shoe. The clock is again
seon in its old place upon On other
wise plain stocking, and combined
with other embroidery. Tho newest
embroidery designs are pin-s.ripes
and snow-crystals in gay colof upon
black. There are also stockings
wholly given over to stripes in Roman
and Scottish effects.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-05-22

it produces most picturesque ap-
penranco, thoroughly in keeping with
surrounding nature. But the winter
residenco-the Swiss cottage, so-callod
is On elaborate example of the fanci-
full in architecture, combined with and
molied for tho needs and require
ments of the inhabitants Of this pic
turosquo though trying (as to climatc)
country. The most striking feature
of these cottages is tho roof, which to
American oyes seems almost flnt, and
as O matter of fact is built at au angle
of about 155 degrees, projecting well
over the cottage si',t to kccp the win
dows, balconies, porchcs and piazza
clear OF tho heavy falls OF snow which
are SO characteristic of this country,
drifting to amazing heights.
Swiss architecture, as built III this
country, has been, shall we say, some
what Americlnized, aud the accom-
panying sketch shows structure that
would bo effective and pleasing If
erected i'll suitable location. The
latter point is one upon which an
architect, versed US we'll in the techui-
cal points OF landscape, should be con-
suited, rs many man spending his
money freely but not discreetly III the
erection of house, has found too
late tina. he has made serious mis-.
take iu trusting too confidently to his
own taste. II mSy DO found ncees'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-05-22

lied !; oiGc oiGic on tShhe barge during the
journey, the other in hospital. When
the case of the latter was found to be
hopeless, he was told that if'he had
any special wish it should, if possible,
bo complied with. For somo time he
was silent, then, with bright smile,
he looked up into hor anxiously SYM
pathetic face and said, "Apples." I
at once rushed out and returned with
several; he seized them with nervous
energy and commenced dovouring
one ravenously, dying; in fact, in
the effort before he could finish it.
Foremost amongst distinguished wo.
men on the war path was the Queen of
Roumania ("Carmen Sil7a'0. My first
acquaintance with this most faselnat-
ing sovereign was at the Red Gross
hospital OF Bucharest, Conigsby, the
London Times correspondent, who was
with me at tho time, had just left
Philipopolis, where Lady Strangford
was also devoting her best energies to
the. .succor of the wounded. "Tell
me-" said her Majesty (thcn Princess
Elizabeth) in excellent English, Chow
many beds has Lady Strangford in her
hospital?" "Forty-oight, your Ma
jcsty." "Then tell her ladyship, when
next you see her, Mr.. Conigsby, that
I have ffty-four." Her womanly
pride raised her above her social sta-
tion. Carmen Sylvia" was six to the
good; there was merry twinkle In
that royal eye.
A romance worth remembering took
place while I was at Plevna, which
curiously affected the destinies of q
certain tiny damsel, who was found
left behind in shattered Bulgarian
hut by the cd vancing Russian troops.
At the end Of the war this little waif
was tenderly cared for and educated
by the officers and men of the regi-
ment which had found her, developing
eventually into o very lovely and ac-
complished girl who only o few years
since married dashing young lieu.
tenant Of that same corps which had
been instrumental in saving her life.
Surely fact is stranger than fiction.
Here is yet another instance OF Rus
sion cavalry officer who, having just
married, was about to start on hls
honeymoon when war being declared,
ho %as ordered instlnter to tho front,
whittier, in defiance of military per-
mission, which could never have been
accorded, his young wife, circumvent-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-05-22
SUITS OF DnAcK pRoApcLorH.

Among the new suits are those of
black broadcloth, favorite material,
by the way, for tailor costumes, and
ono that will be found cxtravagnntly
becoming to almost all women. A
perfectly fitted dress of this material
is next in elegant style and becoming
ness to black velvet. A handsome
costume is of black and white broad-
cloth; has the body, skirt and tops OF
the sleeves of black; the vest, cuffs
and skirt trimmings are of white, the
latter arranged in very pretty and at.
tractive fashion. A rose ruching OF
pinked out broadcloth trims the hem.
This ruching is made of ono strip OF
each color, the white being placed
next to the dress, tho black on the
outside and partly concealing tho
white. The vest is closed with fine
cut jet buttons, although crochet and
satin buttons are popular.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-05-22
Magic Liquid.

Much amusement may be afforded
ut party by pouring out of the same
bottle liquid which assumes three
different colors. This is how it is
done: Steep logwood shavings (they
may be bought at any drug store) in
water, and when q good red color has
been obtained pour the liquid into
wine bottle. Take three tumblers
and without being observed rinse
one Of them out with strong vinegar;
put little powdered alum into the
second and leave the third without
any preparation. Pour from the
bottle some liquid into the first
tumbler; this will assume a straw
color; pour into the second, and the
liquid will pass gradually from a
blush gray or black on being stirred
with steel key or any piece OF iron
which has been previously dipped in
strong vinegar; pour into the third
and the red liquid will assume vio'
lat flint
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-05-22

offiser of our side; but alas the
house was already in flames, and
the broad staircase, as he anxiously
looked through the open door, was
seemingly enveloped In q sheet OF fire.
A woman's life, however, was in the
balance, and, to be laconic, only
few moments had elapsed before,
scorched but undaunted, this brilliant
soldier, returning, rushed past mo
with his bleeding, but still breathing,
burden, who was soon being tonderly
cared for by the Red Cross doctors;
her mind, however, had given way,
and I heard whom lost In Spain TINT
the once beautiful and much-beloved
Maraquota had become o raving
lunatic.
I have seen, too, in this same
campaign, women actually supplying
skirmishers whilst fighting with
ranoia 10 cheap native wino), ap-
parently doaging the bullets as they
rushed from man to man. Times out
of nun ber, too, have I also seen them
tending tho wounded out in the open,
quite regardless of self, in the hail of
lead with which brutalized troops
greeted them, and by which in many
cases they were sent to their last
account, while engaged in this final
act Of heroism.
In Servia l was much with tho Red
Cross sisters and doctors, who, as they
always do, distinguished themselves
brilliantly in their self-sacrifcing de-
votion to the sick and wounded. I
am here reminded how on one oc-
casion, when bringing from Semen
driato Belgrade seventeen MANNED
soldiers, effected the journey partly
in sort of tumble-down steam barge
and partly in Trequisitioncd wagons.
It was in the small hours we arrived at
Belgrade hospital, yet the Red Cross
nurses, already nearly worn out with
fatigue, were indefati gable in their
ministrations to my contingent of
wounded, working throughout the
whole night to alleviate tho pain of
the sufferers.
As on instance of the ruling passion
being strong in death, I may montion
the fact that only two of my charges