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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-06
THE MICHIGAN EDITOR.
He Takes Funny Ideas About the Topics
of the Locality In Which He Moxes

NC Aakes funpy Ideas About the Topics
of the Locality In which He Moves.
From Printers Ink.
Artemus Ward. Petroleum ". Nasty.
Mark Twain, Josh Billings end the
Danbury News man first attracted at
tentlon by contributions to inconspicu-
Gus newspapers. A budding genius is
Just now conducting the Monroe, Mich.
Democrat. Here are a few local par
agraphs culled from the issue of Oct.
10:
Frank Drake of Dundee has a sore
hand. He stroked the fur of a buzz
saw the wrong way
The dough me soul' class of White
ford Center will soon renew the musi-
cal conflict under the tutorship of G.
Waffle.
A successful series of South Rockford
Ice cream and dyspepsia socials for the
season has closed, and proved profita-
BILE and pleasing.
Chicken thieves and chicken pox are
transacting business at Petersburg.
The former has weeded out the fat pull
lets and the latter sent several primary
grade chicks home to roost a while.
Wluhout rejecting on any of his
nelghbors within a mile of him, Henry
FOX, or Steiner, has removed his corn
crib and wagon shed from a remote
point TO one within gunshot distance of
his residence.
L. Lamkin of London has ttreshed
this season over 100 bushels of buck
wheat from four acres of ground. Frost
and failure have not worked together
on his crop. A single stalk in one in
stance yielded 3.434 kernels. II Mr..
Lamkin were not a man of known
truth and popularity we should saw ne
would be the right man to swear to the
circulation of the Detroit afternoon
dailies.
Mr.. Wallace of West Dundee may
think he did a nice trick the other day.
but there are two other men who will
not agree with him. Mr.. Wallace saw
the said other two men busy gathering
his walnuts and laid in ambush while
they gayly shook the fruit from the
murdered branches and heaped them In
a pile, singing a merry harvest hymn
Then ne coarsely intruded his pres
ence and with much suddenness they
took to flight, and the unfeeling Wal
lace measured UP, with baskets they
left, IA bushels of nice fruit. which he
carried home,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-06

Alice Moore. a colored woman, who
lives in the alley between First and
Brook and Broadway and Jacob. was at
tackled by a rat early yesterday. and
bears the marks of the attack. She was
awakened about 4 o'clock by a creeping
sensation She raised herself In bed and
heard the squeel OF a rat She struck
out in the dark and felt the animal jump
at her and fasten its teeth in one OF her
arms She struck a vicious blow at the
rat and succeeded In knocking IL on The
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-06

See that your tickets read Burling-
ton route via Northern Pacific at Bill
ings.
The reduced rates to the eastern
points go into effect on the 10th via the
Great Northern railway. Second class
rate to ST. Paul. Minneapolis and Du-
luth, $50. Rates to points East, corre-
spondingly reduced. City ticket office
Al North Main street
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-06
THE MARKETS.

New York. Dec. 6-speculation opened
weak with fractional declines generally,
except In sugar. which was In demand IN
anticipation OF the declaration later In
the day Of the regular quarterly dividend.
In the railway list the international
shares displayed especial heav1ness OF
foreign selling. The depression I'm the
general market was due to the anticipa-
ton Of large exports Of gold on sat-
urdav. -
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-06
An Able Defense.

Just as we arrived" the driver Of
the patrol wagon testified, "tfie pris-
oner and some more OF his gang were
trying TO drop Officer McGobb through
a sewer man-hole."
Sure" said Nike the Brute. IT didn't
know there was any law agin' drop
pin a copper in the slot."-Indianapo-
lis Journal
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-06

For a quick trip TO Chicago try the
Burlington route via Northern Pacific
at Billings.
Taking effect Oct. 10th the Burling-
ton route will sell first-class tickets to
all Missouri river points at $35: second
class, $50. Phil Daniels. T.. +. and p
A.. Butte; w. w. Johnston. c. A, BILL
ings. Mont.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-06
Park Hotel
GREAT FALLS, MONT.
PARK HOTEL COMFY.
Special Excursion to Europe for the Hol-

The Northern Pacific. In connection
with the leading steamship lines sail
ing from New York. have arranged to
make a very low rate to all European
points for the HOLIDAYS. Before making
your arrangements for tickets call on
or write w. u. Tuohy. general agent,
N p. r. r.. Butte. for rates. routes.
etc.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-06

Reduced rates TO Austria. Germany,
Sweden. and all points in Europe. Tick
cts to Chicago. New York. Boston,
Philadelphia and all eastern and Can
adian points. Call at Butte. Anaconda
a. Pacific passenger depot for rates,
mans etc.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-06
Chicago General Market.

Close-May wheat, Gle; corn, 2gc; oats,
2o1sc: pork, 1905: lard. $500: ribs, As7
Receipts-Wheat $4,000 bushels; corn no.
900 bushels; oats PAL 900 bushels
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-06
The Wheat Market.

Wheat has show more reactivity to-day
and decidedly more strength and before
noon the price had advanced about sc
from the close last night. English cables
were stronger, and there was a feeling
that the eastern question was rapidly
approaching a crisis. and that war might
follow.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-06
Special Excursion Rates.

Effective Oct. 8. special steamship
excursion rates to Scandinavian. Eng
lish. German and French points have
been authorized: also an additional re-
duction in the through rates to Cape
Town and johannesburg. effective Oct.
10. via the Great Northern railway. ].
E. Dawson. general agent. Al ". Main
street, Butte.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-06

London. Dec. 5.-A good assortment was
offered at the wool auction sales to-day
and competition was spirited. America
bought well.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-06

Can be had by using the Northern Pa
cific. Their train Is the first to reach
st. Paul. Notwithstanding the fact Il
does not leave Butte until 1890 y. m.
four hours and 80 minutes later
than trains on any other line.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-06

From the New York Weekly.
Mr.. Bashful (after years OF steady
calHng)-"If-lf 1 should pro-prOpcse
to-to-to any one. what would you
think?'
Miss Longwait-"rd think the world
was coming 10 an end"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-06

Excursion tickets to California points
are on sale daily. via the Union Pacific
railway. This Ia the only direct line.
the time being So hours from Butte to
San Francisco. For further informa-
ton apply to your nearest Union
Pacific agent. or z. ". Maze. General
Agent, Butte. Montana.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-06

For Sale-Doors, Windows,
Window Sashes With weights,
lambs. Castings, Laths and
Planking, and other Portions
| of this Building.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-06
M stal aiarket.

Silver 81; pig iron easy; copper easy:
brokers' price s10s71k; exchange price
s1o.75. Lead firm; brokers' price s3.271k:
exchange price $780,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-06
Money Market.

Governments new registered and CON-
pom up y and u respectively; others
stead. Money easy. closed 2d2h per
cent. Sterling exchange firm. s4s91A for
demand and s4.s7%@4Ss for sixty days.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-06

A trip from Montana to the East can
be made a pleasure instead of a burden
by travelling a route rich In resources.
and lined with prosperous cities.
Time and service via the Union Paci-
&c system are unsurpassed; only two
changes from Butte to New York city.
junction points. All trains are lighted
with gas and fitted with modern appli-
ances.
ONCE. corner Main street and Broad
way, Butte.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-06
Nortbern Montana News

The Northern Montana once Of the
Standard - located IN the Baph-cory
block. Great Fails. directly opposite the
Park hotel Advrtising rates furndshed
on application.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-06
Lon Ion Wool

Boston Mining Stock.
Boston, Dec. 5-B. & M 6s1k; B. & B. Is.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-06

The White Star Steamer Majestic
will make q special holiday trip from
New York TO Liverpool. England. leav-
ing Now York Dec. nth. and reaching
Liverpool Dec. Esd. This steamer has
superior accommodations for all
classes. and berths will be very much
in demand. All intending passengers
possible.
n w v.-.or A-~-s
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-06

Commencing Sunday. Sept. 22d. 1895.
the c.. NJ e. st. p. railway will in
augurate daily through buffet sleeping
car service between st. Paul and Min
neapolis and Peoria. Ill. passing
through Faribault. Owatonna, Austin,
Marshalltown. Oskaloosa. Keithsburg,
etc Leave Minneapolis 400 .. m. and
st. Paul 4:10 y. m. daily. arriving at
Peoria 1000 o'clock next morning. For
particulars apply to local ticket agents
or address ]. T. Conley. assistant gen.
eral passenger agent. St. Paul, MINI.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-06

Desk Room IN the Great
Falls ONCE OF the stan
dard. In the Boch-Cory
block Pleasant room.
til or oughly ventilated
and heated. with electric
lights and 1anitor service.
Terms reasonable. Ap-
ply az Stanc ard once,
Great Falls. Montana.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-06
MONEY IN HOGS

Duroc-Jersey. earliest maturing stock
on earth Weight at 5 months. 30 pounds
Have had them weigh lf2 pounds at
months. Address DUROC JERSEY
STOCK FARM. Deer Lodge. Mont
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-27
GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

Dr. Walpoe is giving series Of devotional talks
every Wednesday evening the different aspects Of
the work OF the ministry. He Will be followed BY
other professors.
: II. Ltte has been elected junior precentor
The other precentors L. r. Mansfield, OF the
senIor class and H. W Ruffner OF the middle class.
The matriculation services Will take pace on the
owe Of ii Saints Day. Thursday next High cele-
hratjon of the Holy Communion will take place ana
The students vii. take their matricu.ation vows \
reception will then be held at the dean mouse 10
The Missionary Society regency addressed by
,ba Rev " Parrish of Philade. phia. and Mr..
Woser chairman of the Committee on Permanent
0rganjzaton OF the different missionary societies
- ,his country and Canada. Mr.. Parrish spoke on
he necessity OF raising funds FOR the support Of
Mr. Huntington. who last year went TO China
hara he IA the representative OF the various mis-
stonarv societies in the foreign field.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-27
PRATT INSTITUTE.

J. r. Hopkins. associate director Of the museum.
gave lecture for the benefit Of the Art Students
Fund Association on October "A. on Gothic Rouen."
Mr. Hopkins made attempt TO discuss In detail
the characteristics of Gothic architecture, but, by
means OF well-selected series OF pictures and his
own vivid descriptions. he succeeded in giving his
audience sympathetic comprehension Of the spirit
which animated the builders OF the Gothic ca
thedraI and some definite conception OF how their
ideals we're expressed in their creations Of wood
and stons.
With this preparation the detailed account OF the
princpal buildings OF Rouen became more interest
ing especially when treated as the background OF
orleans. The souvenir programme was Illustrated
by photographs of the Church Of St. Ouen. Lenep-
ven's Joan Of Arc at the Stake, and Sheriff 5
The Victorious Entrance Of Joan OF Arc into Or
leans" After tie lecture reception was held in
the gymnasium.
The Neighborship Association has begun its winter
work at the Astral In addition 10 the library ana
kindergarten there are 70 be evening classes Tor
people who cannot avail themselves OF the advan-
tages offered by Pratt Institute. Miss May White
Ovington is TO be in charge OF the work There
Is an enthusiastic class in physical culture. and
ono in millinery and other classes will be organized
batter in the season On October 81 the Domestic Sci
ence Chapter OF the Neighborship Association VIII
hold its first social meeting.
". A. McAndrew, principal or the hlgn schooi.
gave an inspiring talk 20 his associate Instructors
at the beginning of the years work. He impressed
upon them the importance Of study OF the boys
and girls as individuals. and a clear conception or
the ideal boy and girl which the school was trying
N DrOducp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-27
EoPDHAM COLLEGE.

The senior class gave a specimen In 'diaiectics
on ss,urdav morning. The juniors and the iaeu Wy
were ,nvited. and attended In large numbers "'
proceedings were conducted as were .noss o,
ner wears in the Latin language a"s"s" f-
tions and answers not being permiss' Die. ,,.ou %
The historical lecture Of last WednesuaS' Sam,
the senior ana junior classes by fa,hel ~ -.
s. J.. was on the early religion ana haD's u '''e
Scots and Picts. ,,, ..da its first appear
snce this week and though IL dla no. nv the stII-
usual abundance OF literature "receiyed The de-
dents II was not less heartily Iesn, the address
70 the class OF IS by Father tyyiei, crmencement
dicory and the ode TO the JUNE ~, the way ob.t-
together with the editorials notes ~ ~
uarles. etc comprised the substance nresldent OF
The Rcv. T. A. Brosnahan. SSorS5arn last week
Boston College visitor al FOL- 1 his wear and
The sophomore team have orsa ia,n The team Is
elected William l.. Tierney captain. an end Adams
made 10 Of the following PLAYERS pownes; centre
left tackle, McElroy; left guar, rlght tackle
rush Dunleyy: right guard, Joytcs.L 6iI)onovan;
McVoy: right end. Dunno quarteroao T,srney (cap-
right hafback Barry; left halfpaen. nrsday after
tain. and fullback Richards. On IIIhnis Prepara-
noon the sOphomores played the 81 nin,,te halves
tory School. and after two twenty ~, scorug two
succeeded in defeating the "Preps l py was as
touchcowns. The lineup OF the Deferrari;
follows: Left end. Fasset; left tache, ,oht guard
~ guard j. Reilly; centre. SwarZi nd wade:
AacPartland right tackle. Dillon: right e"''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-27
STEVENS INSTITUTE.

Lacrosse practice this fall has been failure
Several men have practsed faithfully but the large
numbers OF candidates who were expected nave
not materialized Three games have been played OF
the intercass series with the following results
Juniors a. freshmen 4; seniors %. sophomores o.
seniors 81 freshmen 0. There are three remaining
games to be played. The winning c.ass viii receive
a banner presented by Life
The first regular meeting OF the Engineering so
ciety was held on Friday. paper on the power
Plant at Niagara" read by J. A. Boucher 80
The meeting the first one at which the present
Junior class were present large number OF the
members Of 80 have Joined the society This Is the
only society recognized by the faculty.
The first issue Of Life" the college bi-weeKiy'
appeared on Monday. The lateness OF the issue was
due TO the small number OF editors who compose
the board positions which are competitive The
editors al present are +. r. Harris 20; w after
Kldde, 81; ". p Ennis 81 W. H. Miller 49, anu
c. W. Welsh 'ss. .r,r c,a-s.
A e. Whitman, 80, president; J. A. krescher 10
yice-presdent. and r. s. Scott 80 secretary ahe
treasurer The club will hold their hrst sho0t OF
the wear at Gutenberg next Tuesday me oncers
OF the Southern Club are Carol Miller, 30 pres
dent: Roger c. Chew 81. vice-president; A. b. mac
Beth. 81 secretary, and l. H. Harde' 10 treas
The Committee on the Junior Ball this year Is
Milton v Ruggles chairman: Harry morton ser
1ary. o d. Christie treasurer; O. L. Hutcnins; a.
De Los Smith Walter K.dde and Percy LitchheIa.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-27
19 qua c: Dunno; right halfoack Reilly;
ieft haifback, J. Joyce and fullback, OGorman
CITY COLLEGE.

Inc death OF Professor G. b. Newcomb has
brought many applicants for the professorship OF
moral and intellectual philosophy. The president
and Executive Committee deem 1t unwise to make
any recommendations FOR the position or to take
any steps in that direction until the claims OF
every applicant have been thoroughly investigated
In View OF the number who have already applied
and those that may yet apply, there Will probably
be no appointment made for three months at least
When asked who he thought would be appointed
President Webb said: THE best man will un-
doubtedly be appointed. | have no candidate to
push for the position Mr.. J. McNulty has been
appointed temporary professor, and Mr.. w. Timme
has been appointed to fill Mr.. McNultys position
as Instructor in logic and law
The reports on the purchasing OF the new college
site encouraging. This work is entirely under
the direction OF Colonel H Ketchum. who has freely
consulted the Corporation Counsel even so far az
to receive from him personally the forms and
papers for temporary contracts
The fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta recently Until
ated c. NJ Mite. 49, and A. Shoemaker, 9s. Quite
a number OF men were present at the exercises and
enjoyed a very pleasant evening
The Young Mems Christian Association was adj
dressed Tuesday by DR. J. Waness. travelling
secretary OF the Student Volunteer Movement for
Foreign Missions. He has Just returned 10 this
country after five years work in India, and his
The class OF 81 has elected the following men as
peafborn first ne vieeprsslSent Charles Morrison
second vice-presdent, NJ. Arnste!n; treasurer Mr.
Ziege: secretary G. Stahl historian, Mr. Sheridan;
orator, VI. Simmons.
The society Of the Sons Of the Revolution in the
State OF New-York has offered to the members OF
the junior and senior classes gold medal OF a
pattern 10 correspond with the seal OF the society
essay on II sue snbec History 4G tDs h
OF the First Constitution OF the State OF New-York.
1777 The competitors are expected not only to give
a succinct account OF the adoption of the Constl-
tuition, but also to show how far II was an out
growth OF the preceding Colonial system OF govern
ment in New-York. The essays will not contain
more than $500 words and will be signed with a
de plume. They must be handed In by jan
uary T. 1896 The announcement OF the committee 5
decision will be made on February ~.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-27
CITY UNIVERSITY.

At the opening exercises OF the new site at Uni
versity Heights October 10 Chancellor Mac
Cracker announced the gift to the college OK
tract OF ground lying TO the Of the campus on
which the donor will Immediately erect q
dormitory to accommodate seventy-hve students
Epsilon and Zeta Psi fraternities at the main en-
trance the college grounds University-ave
The name Of the donor is withheld
Professor Marshal s. Brown, OF the chair OF his
tory. has been appointed TO succeed Professor d.
W. Herring registrar OF the undergraduate col
lege. Professor Herring obliged to give up this
department because OF the increased demands
made upon him by his chair OF physics. The ply
steal laboratory has been presented with valuable
set OF electrical apparatus by F. o. Matthiesen.
president OF the Western Electrical Instrument
Company. The set consists of portable ammeter
a portable voltameter. a Marshall standard con-
denser and Queen dArsonval galvanometer.
The Stevenson geological collection was added to
largely this summer from the duplicate collection
owned by the State, the regents permitting Pro-
fessor Stevenson TO fll up any gaps in his collec-
ton from the States duplicate collection. Besides
glass OF the Eureka Consolidated Nine presented to
the university by that company.
fishing of a special Latin prize by an anonymous
donor who pledges to give prize, of go annually
for least five years. the competition 10 be open
any one in the three upper Cases VINO IS reg
Guiding the Latin training course ms year the
prize will be awarded for the best written eNaIlna-
Suetonius with incidental Latin prose-, and upon
the corresponding chapter of Burys History OF
the Roman Empire up TO the reisns OF Domtlan
The senior class OF the medical school has elect
ed the following officers: President. James F. Gl
lette; vice-presdent Eugene +. Hartman; secretary,
grand marshal, Hiram Williams; Executive Com
mittee Guy D. Lombard. chairman; Henry VOL
ner. F. ~ Miller Van Buren, Thorne and Harry B.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-27
ppooxtyS POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE.

Tho four weeks now completed since the opening
NJ college have proved 10 be those OF the greatest
ac.i,i,,, for both the student body and the pro-
>essors Glasses have crystallized into separate o.
,anizations the undergraduate societies. OF which
-hare are not a few have been revived while ne"
schemes Of lectures and Rotations long in prepara-
ton by the faculty have become perfected
The denartment Of chemistry. under the able Oh
rection Of Professor Peter T. Austen mas Deeh one
OF the first to establish a student cluo with inc
avowad purpose OF furtherng interest in its par
,,o,,,ar ee,d This club. which has been organized
under the name Of the Polytechnic Chem'caI 80
ct, cononrises the upper class men and graduates
as members. and hopes. under the supervision OF
the professor together with his assistants 10
prosecute individual original research aS "9' Dc
occasionally TO 20 out upon plgrmages OF lhspec-
zion n the chief scientific works in the adjoining
States The officers OF this society are r. D. i'y'
B. S. president. O. A. Doern'nger, o., nd treas-
dent and w H. Maddren, 3d. secretary anu '
The literary monthly Of the college WI os oaTd
during this coming week. and II Il lookeu iol ersi
70 VIII much interest by the students. az seveIs'
radical changes are promised siiirp 7 vears are as
The editors elected for the ensuing yeS'' rrower
fnIiowst From the senior class. Edward >. Brow;
CHIEF. lanes a Cameron, business etccha ga
Pau Dougherty: from the junior Grass. ,nrn 1he
IaowianS Rimbal and 5. Ashley Rathbun; from ,,e
sophomore lass John Adams, ana az re pptsr IN
ives Of the freshman an w class resigned Mlsti.
Tbs povtechnc Gun Cub he'd It's rscohst uo.i o,
meeting Monday eecuns ,b 10 nf Vice-president
Ernest Webb ss; secretary ana treasure "
eE n I'M Association has reorganized ana
q, resent engaged IN the selection OF p .ay ~
be presented At the Academy OF MuSc 1 tn gnver
JOY htse ,hs sssociation are: President Sterling
sherman Beards,ey. 81; v,ce1 Weep 81 Sherman ir
1oess w psnl Bonynge. b. s.; and member at
large. Andrew X. Haign''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-27
Union THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.

Professor McGinert's course OF lectures on the
Apostolic age are very popular. His Classroom Is
crowded to OVERLOOKING twice every week.
In the junior class three bright japanese stu
dents-Sasoe. Tado and Noya They are studying at
the seminary expecting 10 return to Japan as mis-
sonaries.
The annual reception given by the senior and mid
die Classes TO the incoming junior class vii be he'd
on November T.
The Union Seminary Choral Society numbers about
thirty members including some Of the best voices
from the college and university glee clubs.