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WIT AND WISDOM.


An old gentleman reproved his nephew
for fighting with another boy. "But" SAID
the lad. g be called my sisternamesl'' "Why
you haven't any sister and never had onen
exclaimed the uncle in astonishment. =
know it, replied the boy. doggedly, shut
he thought had, and said she was squint
eyed, and sailed in on.the principle of the
thing. p ~
For Piles, blind, bleeding or itching, Ponds
E1tr0ctis the best remedy known. For con.
tinued application use Ponds Extract ONT
ment 80 cts. Buy the genuine.
Binks-Did you enjoy the dinner with
your artist friend last night?
Winks-Indeed did. We had blue points.
white soup. red snapper. green goose.
brown gravy. yellow leg plover, orange ice.
sage cheese and black coffee.
Binks-Gad. old man, should call that
''yeritable feast of, color. Town Topics.
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DIAMONDS

A fine line of Ladies' and Gents Diamond Rings
IN the latest styles of settings MY prices are
$1,000 TO $500. MCKINNEY, the Jeweler. Monu-
ment Square. jnn11dH
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THE DAILY PRESS
PORTFOLIO COUPON

printed below is good for any of the portfolios
Of money named in connection with each.
POTTER-BRADLEY LIBRARY ATLAS
OF THE WORLD.
This is the latest revised edition, copyright
1894 The maps are printed from engraved cop
perplates and colored in the highest style of the
art Each part part &c contains s; from lou four to to
descriptive and statistical matter. The double
page maps open across two pages without
break and measure 1926 inches each.
Each part comes in a Handsome Portfolio
Cover that will hold and protect it until
bound. The parts will be mailed from the Office
of publication in Philadelphia without extra
charge. If desired by return mail send 3 cents
extra. 1nGeither case orders must be sent
TO US.
tho .,artS ara randy
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DOR SALE CHEAP-Lot of damaged stone
jars, slightly defective, as good as new
to use, all sizes, come early. The demand
will exceed supply. E. SWASEY & CO:
Wholesale Croekery, foot of Cross street, 20
Commercial street. 81
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EOR SALE-A few second hand and shop
WON mammoth store lamps, price
from 81 to So each; also new ones at whole
sa le prices few odd house lamps. shop
worn ana unmatched shades. Prices very
low. E.SWASEY Sc COMi'ANY,2 73 CONNER
ciaI street, foot of9Cross, wholesale dealers
in crockery. 81
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WANTED-AGENTs.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 25 cents. cash in advance.
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MFR. SAMUEL LEVY is now prepared 10
WI buy cast off clothing of all descrip-
tions for highest cash prices. ADDRESS d let let
feb6dtf
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NYRENNE or Dereline ,Whistles11Agents
you can hear them mile; will last a life time;
nickel plated and at wholesale by DIRIGO
NOVELTY CO.. 54s1a Congress ST., Room 2.
2-1
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FOR SALE.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 20 cents cash in advance.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

Forty words or less inserted under this
Head for one week for rs cts in advance.
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WEDDING PRESENTS.

IN Sterling Silver and Rogers Bros Star Brand
Silver Plate beautiful assortment in up to date
styles. MCKINNEY, the Jeweier, Monument
Square. Jan3du
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mr.. T. B. REED. Clairvoyant and Magnetic
~ Healer treats all chronic and compli-
Gated diseases that flesh is heir TO- located No.
1872 CON GRESS ST., Portland. Mo-, will make
examinations daily. Examinations at a
distance by letter, with full name. age. color
OF eyes and place of residence with 81 and .
cent stamp. Office hours from 10 a. IN. to 9
p. m. nov3OtI
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MATNSPRINGS 75c.

New Resilient WaItham Mainsprings, superior to
all others, only 75c Warranted Mainspring and
cleaning, s1.5O. Cleaning, S1oO. MCKINNEY the
Matchmaker, Monument Square. JanlSdt
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HAYDN ASSOCIATION

The annual meeting for the choice of officers
and such business as may come before it, will
be held in Kotzschmar Hail. Friday Feb. 9th
at 7.3O p. M, and fnll attendance is request
F. 81. GLOVES, Secretary.
feb6dtd
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EOR SALE-1oo more secondhand Wool
Il Horse Collars; also job lot of harnesses
slightly damaged, consisting of slight driving;
double farm and team harnesses, express and
truck are made in the latest styles and will be
City. IL
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WANTED-Everybod to come to our store
w and get lunch ON wheat fakes. served
free this week. everybody come. Get our
prices on groceries while IN the store. Great
mark down this week. WHITNEY, GROCER,
201 Congress street. G-1
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WANTED-Speciala agent for the most econ.
w omical life insurance. PROVIDENT
AID SOCIETY, 90 Exchange street. Portland,
Maine. Ga
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T OST-On Cassdy's HILL Danforth or Thorn
IL as streets. a small bunch of keys. Finder
will be rewarded on returning same to PRESS
OFFICE. IL
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EOR SALE-2 10 story house, containing IL
rooms in first class repair, with all modern
improvements electric bells, hot water heat
etc. Situated 215 Newbury Street, one min
ute walk from Post office. Price right. A. c.
LIBBY, AZ IL Exchange st. II
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ts 10000 to loan at six per cent on real
I'D estate first mortgages. Loans made on
personal property, commercial paper or any
good collateral security. For further par
ticulars inquire of A. G. LIBBY, AZ l-s Ex-
change street. 1874
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WANTED-Boy from l6-toylS. years old al
w SCAMMON'S TOOTHPlCK FACTO-
RY MOI rills Corneer 6-l
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WANTED-,A young man wishes sisua-
w tfon as bookkeeLer, or chance oil
stock to learn the business Good recon-
mendations. Address. E. II. r.. this Office
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NOR SALE-One second hand WEBER
a. GRAND PIANO In first class order. A
bargain for a church, school. lodge or hall.
CRESSEY JONES 6 ALLEN, Music Houss,
538 Congress street. 6-1
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E,OR SALE-Briok yard with steam and
shipping at mouth of Presumpscot River.
Superior facilities for transportation toBos-
ton and other markets. all things ready for
nun. A great sacrifice to close an estate,
W. il. WAnDRON. $50 Middle Street. Ga
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WANTED.

W Pole and Set of Double
w Harnesses, for cash. All must be by
first class ma kers and in extra good condi-
ton. Address. stating lowest price. G. H ;.
Box ISL, Woodfo1ds. Me. 81
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WANTED-A lady would like situation as
w cashier or to write in an office. Address
E. A. s., IS Hill street. 2-1
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EOUND-A dog named ss"Don' with 'sF. E.
Il Tufts" on collar; could not find said name
in directory. The owner can have him by
calling at No. 372 Fore street and paying for
this advertisement. r. COSTELLO. 2-1
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TOILET.

EOR RENT-Lower tenement number Con-
gress Place. second door from Congress
Street. Three rooms, IS per month. BENZ.
SHAW, 81 IL Exchange st. II
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"ANTED-An energetic man to canvass
W the city for the sale OF a new and
very useful article of furniture. To the
right man veiy liberal commission will
be given. Address. P. O. Box S39. City. 81
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"ELP wANTED-A young man to act as
Ii double entry bcokkepeer. must be
rerienoe. Address HELP Press once.
81
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents, cash in advance.
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WANTED-Oap Protestant as nurse
w and second girl. Must be well recon-
mended. Apply at 1879 Park street. 81
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LOST AND FOUND.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents, cash in advance.
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Salesman; salary from start per-
w manent place, BROWN BROS, CO.,
Nurseryman, Rochester, N. Y. Al
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II OST--Last week. a brown and black coon
IL cat. Will finder please notify or return
TO ~ DEERlNG STREET. 6-l
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ITO LET-The fourth floor in our building,
Il space 65x7o feet, with heat, power and
use of elevator First class location for manu-
featuring purposes. Inquire of MEGQUIER &
JONES. IS Pearl ST. mar2tf
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GIRL WAETED-For general Homework
VI in family of three. Can do washing or
not. Pay acc ordingly. Apply at II Mechanic
street,, Woodfolds from to TO a. m,sto to
and to p. m. 81
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WANTED-A few miles from city a first
w class all-around cook and housekeeper
combined. Must have good references. Ad-
dress EDWIN, Press Office, Portland. Me. 31-1
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"ANTED-To buy second hand furni-
w ture, stoves, carpets. crockery. etc.
We pay the highest prices. Please send pos-
tail card to BRANZ BROS, s35 Federal
street, Portland. 1872
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CLOCK REPAIRING.
WATCH REPAIRING.

NEW Resilient waltham Mainsprings. only 75c
IN warranted; cleaning and handspring. only 81 so;
cleaning S1o0 All work strictly first class and war
ranted. Twenty-Five years matchmaker MckEN-
NEY, the Matchmaker, 459 Congress ST., Monument
Square. iJanouu
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WANTED-MALE HELP.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents cash in advance.
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Some of the Special Features Are:

obtained sending or
another
Ito anya -,
Springfield Ohio
this Office
will before its receipt
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Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents. cash in advance.
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WANTED--A young woman desires posi-
W ton IT, do general homework, is a good
cook, small family preferred. References given
if required. Inquire at No ~ PLEASANT
STREET, Portland, Maine. 81
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-03
CURED!

want every Stutterer in the United States
to write me ut once. can cure the worst case
III II short time. was once the most invrterata
s%tntterer in the land; | know the trouble AMI
can relieve you of it. | refer nll Sufferers To
Memphis, Tenn. Get yo,r family physician to
write them. or gtt ynur lawyer to write Judge
}. W Buchanan. Memphis Tenn. | have IL
tine SanltarInm where | treat patients for Slut
tellng ami all nervous troubles. | board all
my patients cheaply when you write sei,i
stamp for reply. | cure by mail IT desired.
Respectfully.
q. W. RANDOLPH
Care of Suffering iniirmary, Memphis. Tenn.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-03
FOR SALE

A certain tract of land situated i'll the Parlsl,
of st. Landry, on the Bayou Teche, about eight
miles from the town OF Opelousas, containing
about one hundred arpents, together with the
buildings and crops on said plantatiOn-cOrn,
cotton, potatoes, &c.-fOr cash.
| offer this place for sale because I want to
pay my fathers signature. l got a security to
back me but he is no count. l don't SEQ why
he went my security-tO please me or to pleas,
his friend with my money.
Apply to A. T. CASTILLO,
administrator of the Estate Of his Father.
Opelousas, July s, 1895. ct
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NOTICE.

Office st. Landry Homestead and Loan ASH, I
OpelOusas, March 7, 1895.
The holders of shares in series A are hereby
notified that the Association is prepared to pay
a portion of said shares to those Offering the
highest premium. Members DESTROYS OF avail
ing themselves of the offer will send in their ap-
plications sealed. addressed to the Secretary of
the Association. until the 81 Monday of March.
1895. when they will be opened. Applications
will he received thereafter at every regular
meeting. The premium must not he less than
ten per centuln on the value Of a share. inclnd-
ing dividends, and successful applicants will be
required to take the same number OF shares in
the last opened series as they surrender in Sc
ries A. t.. ID. ESTIl.ETrE.
Presdt. st. Landry Honest. aud Loan Assn.
OpelousiS, March ., 1895. If
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NOTICE.

OFFICE ST. LANDRY HoMEsT'D 4 LOAN ASSN,
OpeloHsas, Sept lG, 1894.
This Association has opened a new Series
*" The great advantages already rnaped by
the shareholders and the public should induce
many to avail themselves OF the present oplur-
tunity 10 become members. The laying aside
of an insignificant sum weekly will secure yni
IA good home. shares to he applied for at the
office in Bank Building, up stairs. Weekly pay
mtnts are only twenty-five cents per share.
+. ID. IGSrlI. ETrE,
Sept. %, 1894. President.
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TO horse OWNERS.

For putting a horse in a fine healthy CON
dition try DIR. Cady's Condition Powders
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
loss of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new life to an old or over-worked horse. rs
cents per package. For sale by druggists.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-03
MONEY TO LOAN.

OFFICE ST. landry HOMESTEAD AND LoAN)
ASSOCIATION,
OPELoUsAs. Sept 10Th. 1898,
The undersigned is authorized by the Board
of Directors OF the St. Landry Homestead and
Loan Association to offer to its members loans
at eight per centum. For particulars ap-
ply to E. D.. ESTILETTE,
President st. Landry II. & l.. Assn.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-03
FOR SALE.

One 25 horse power portable return tubular
boiler on wheels, and one l6 horse power en-
CINE. Boiler used but little; one of the best
makes. Will be sold cheap. Still left, u tno
lot of Catalpa posts, cheap. Also one or two
brood mares and colts by Bohon and Ethan
Allen. Apply to JOHN NJ. WARE,
jy20-tf Shuteston, | a.
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Taken Up as an Estray.

By the undersigned in Mallet, near Catholic
color, branded on left shoulder, facsimile OF
brand can be seen at this office. This animal
has been ranging with my stock about seven
years. Owner is requested to come forward
and prove property, pay charges and take her
away or it will be disposed of according to law
Address me at OpelOusas in care OF Mr.. 4. A.
Guldry, or call on me at my residence near
C--lic church in Mallet.
,jy cost A HAWKINS
Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointmont
Is unequalled for Eczema, letter, Salt
Rheum, Scald Head, Sore Nipples, Chapped
Hands, Itching Piles, Burns, Frost Bites,
Chronic Sore Eyes and GRADUATED Eye Lids.
For sale by druggists at Is cents per box.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-03
FOR SALE

A large and comfortable residence in Opelou-
sas with lots measuring about 120 feet by 475
will be sold cheap. Apply to W. A. SAEDOZ,
ja19tf Opel0usas.
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THE DOCTORS.

Annual Meeting OF the state Medical
Association Next Week.
The health OF Anaconda is good, it was
never better, but all tho same next week
nearly all the doctors in the state will be
in this city. The occasion is the annual
meeting of the Montana State Medical
association. The physicians of the city
are making preparations to receive their
guests with all due courtesies and make
their visit as pleasant as possible. ~.
DIR. George w. King of MarysvilIe, is
president of the association. DR.. w. M.
Billiard of Wickes, is secretary, and DR..
Spelman of this city, is vice president.
The session begins next Tuesday and con-
tinues for two days.
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senator Thurston says the Ohio man -
All Right On silver
DENVER, April 10.-United States Sena-
tor John NJ. Thurston of Nebraska, who
arrived from the Pacific coast to-day said
in an interview: Governor Mckinley, In
my mind, is the ideal presidential candi-
date. and am of the opinion that he Will
be the next nominee and will sweep the
country by such an immense majority as
was never known before The PATTERN
of the republican party in 1896 viii be BIZ
metallism and protection. and IL tho party
makes IL such Mckinley will surely stand
by IL Notwithstanding the reports that he
is an enemy to silver. | believe and al
ways did that Mckinley 10 the friend OF
silver, although he may not be as enthusi-
astic as am. At all events the West will
be given every reasonable consideration
in the next republican convention"
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TIE raj 5 C LADY.

Miss Lamont Is From Dillon, and Not
From Anaeonds.
BUTTE. April 10-.A gentleman from
Dillon, who is well acquainted with the
Lamont family, stated to-day that Miss
Blanche Lamont, who, according to the
associated press, disappeared in San
Francisco yesterday. Is q niece OF Rev.
Lamont. formerly OF Anaconda. and that
she is about 20 years of age. Her mother
and two sisters live in Dillon, one of the
latter being the postmistress of that city.
connected with bank in Butte. He died
in Dillon about three years ago and at the
time of his death was captain of a militia
company at that place. Miss Blanche
taught a term OF school at Glendale few
years ago and she and her family are
highly respected.
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his Manner of Paying Up.

LANCASTER. Pa, April 10.-Harry L.
Stehman of Robertstown. son of the late
Senator Stehman, was lodged in Jail here
to-day on tho charge of arson. Early this
morning he called on Neighbor Meyers
and stated he had just set fire to his cigar
mandatory, a three and q half story
franc bidding The building was totally
destroyed. The fire communicated to the
Office of the Robertstown mill. and that
also burned. Stehman met with financial
reverses few years ago and recently has
been hard pressed for money. 1t is
thought his mind is unbalanced.
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PHILADELPHIA, April 10.-The big
steamer St. Paul. which disappointed so
many persons on March "a by refusing to
move, was successfully launched to-day
at :05, at the Cramps shipyard, in the
presence Of nearly 10000 people. There
was no hitch in to-day's programme The
steamer was christened by MISS Frances
Griscom, daughter of the president Of the
International Navigation company. The
launching was Witnessed by the governor
and members of both branches OF the leg
islature.
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CHICAGO, April 10.-Counterfeit 2-cent
postage stamps are rapidly accommodating
in the hands of Captain Porter of the
United States secret service. Two more
packages containing $3.50 each, were cap
tured yesterday and arrests are expected
to follow in a short time. All the pack
ages seized were received from Buffalo,
N. Y, bv the Wells Fargo Express COM
pany. Each of these packages was con-
signed by the Canadian Novely company
of Hamilton, Ontario.
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For fresh fruit call at F. Kennedy's.



The county superintendent received the
following letter from State Supt. E. A.
Steere:
County Superintendent;
The new school law takes effect July /, 1895
Said law raises the requirements for second
and first grade certificate. What is now a first
grade certificate viii be a third grade after
July !. and certificates granted for first and
second grade at the May examination can only
stand as such 20 the examination that takes
place in August Then IL you wish to do SO. you
can make these certificates third-grade and to
hold for the time originally granted. Parties
should not be permitted to write for a certif-
cate at the May examination whose certificate
will not expire before the next regular examina-
ton period.
The pew law will be printed in about two
months and be ready for distribution soon after
Sincerely. +. A. srEERE-
Superintendent OF Public Instruction.
The next regular examination OF candidates
for teachers certificates will be held In the
Office OF the county superintendent, at Deer
Lodge, on Friday and Saturd ~. My IL and IS.
1895. ELIzABETH l. THOMSON,
County superintendent.
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KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more. with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products TO
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation:
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in 90 cent bottles, but it 10 NAH
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup OF Figs,
and being well informed, you. will not
accept any substitute if offered.
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SOME OUTDOOR SPORT
Talk Of DRINKING a Baseball Team
an a Bicycle Club.
1.-THE FOOTBALL MEN READY
An OrdInnce May Be Adopted
Regulsing the Riding of the
s WheImen-The Pastime
" - , Very Popular.

The babball cranks have shifted spring
in the al and from games of "cafch"
have betlu to discuss the chances for
match pmes during the summer. Ana
aconda b the material for q first-rate
.basebay nine and IL games can be secured
= teaD will be organized and practice
begunAt once. A COMMITTEES will 60 TO
Deer bdQe In q few days to see what the
1chane may be for securing game with
1.-THE Wiley City boys for Memorial day.
Th printers of the STANDARD Office
are pady to pick up . team at short no
: tice md will give the boys all the prac-
sstice necessary. The compositors are OF
thsf own game. The air Is full of talk
on he national game just at present and
developments are expected soon which
viii afford plenty of sport for the cranks
this summer.
The foot ball team has received chal-
.ofthe Butte High school team. and the
smstter ID to be considered as soon as
meeting Of the team can be had. The
Anaconda team will average under the
weight of the Butte boys who tip the
beam at 148, but they are piucky and will
no doubt make the High School boys
.huale to beat them.
Wheeling 10 to be more popular than
evortbis season and q bicycle club is be-
ing alked of by those who ride. A club
adds very much to the pleasure oil Wneel-
ing, as meets and club runs are social af-
fairs and can be much better arranged by
an organization than by individual effort.
1t 10 eliminated that there are 100 bikes in
Anaconda belonging to private owners
and about rs in the hands OF dealers who
rent them.
Wheels are becoming so numerous in
the city that members of the city council
are discussing the advisability of passing
an ordinance regulating the riders. Fol
most Of the wheelmen this is unnecessary,
as they have been very, careful,
the privileges which custom has
accorded them, and indulge in racing
through the crowded streets to the immi
nent danger of people on foot. The noise
less steeds give no warning of their APP
proach and they come SO swiftly that es
cape 10 impossible when they bear down
upon the traveller. II is likely that ar
ordinance will be Observation-Disclosures council
at its next meeting requiring wheelmer
to carry lanters at night, and to signal By
bell or whistle their approach to crossings
and also limiting their speed in the city
limits to four or six miles and hour.