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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-02-09

men. FOR a woman is seldom seen. walk
in single ilC. and talk in a stran"e
tongue. with prolonged vowel sounds.
that sometimes seems like the refrain
Of a weird song. and sometimes Ike
n battle OF words. so fierce and insist
cnt. that you are ready to fly for your
life, and yct-thr discussion you may
find later was OF the most harmless
and innocent nature
Sometimes YOU sec long rows Of men
in bamboo hats, which look like enor-
nous mushrooms. and now and then a
Erandee passes you, with a red but
ton on his skull cap. and. perhaps. he
is clad I'm lavender brecches and a sky
blue hrocadc blouse. AT which you stare
euyiously as you pass.
Rut a step from this pagan quarter
and YOU are I'm the busy, busting
street life OF the city, where you may
jastl" elbows with Turk. with Jew
with Christian. You may meet the
minister plenipotentiary from Belgium.
thn English lord the Russian exile, the
French duke. the Polish count.
The cosmopolitan character Of the
city is most pronounced. and TO n stu
dent of humanity the streets are fun
OF most interesting types.
In April the annual carnival La
Fiesta De Los Angeles is held a festi-
val peculiar 10 Los Angeles. and only
possible I'm Southern California. The
historical events and romance OF the
country combine 20 lend subjects for
"a unique and beautiful celebration
The street Dagcauts are illustrative Of
the wonderful resources of the coun-
try. the barharic splendor OF the Chi
mes" race, the magnificent display Of
The floral wealth Of this season. the
types Of Spanish life. and the striking
features and customs OF strange races,
and are all eNquisitolv presented dur
ing this week Of carnival
TIL" Fiesta colors. red. green and
orange, which typify the wine. olive
and fruits of Southern California. are
utilized for decoration with most bril-
liant effects during he week OF La
Fiesta De Los Angeles The coIof-s
fluiter from every puhlic building and
private residence The streets fairly
blaze with them. and each man. wo-
man and child is adorned with the tri-
color for the season All along the
principal streets from telegram mole
and every OUTPOST. are fastened palms.
OF tho Egyptian papyrus. or tho Grace
ful bamboo, until the long vi~tas Of
green seem like growing avenues Of
waving tropical ytrdura
The effect with the brilliant Fiesta
C0igrs is extremely beautiful
The Fiesta lasts four iavs CO m
noncing April a. u -. Tho u1mp and
~Tlendur and gorgeous sr.a.a.1ss OF
each day are varied. and the spirit ~
carnival closes with "a grand BAN with
a'nl,tl. tournaments and with 80. Get
masquerade. one OF the ra..l'i4rlv
beautiful features W the Fiesta are tho
Spanish cavaliers, who present wildly
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-02-09
THE NEz PERcEs RESERVATION
II IL Desirable Lar d for Farmer Emil
grants and OT.rs Zig Inducements.

II IL a Desirable Lard for Farmer Emil
grants and Ofr,rs Zig Inducements.
From the Northwest Magazine.
That portion of the famous Nez
Perccs reservation which was thrown
open TO settlement on Nov. 49, lies
chiefly in Nez Perces county, in the
western part Of Northern Idaho. It
comprises 1.170 square miles. or 542,0
acres-enough TO give 1880 families 100
acres each. Truly speaking, 1t is one
Of the most favored regions in the
Northwest. The surface is traversed
by the Clearwater and Lapwai rivers
and their numerous tributaries, and
the land. which is a rich black loan
and easily titled, needs no irrigating
Very little effort will be required in
order to produce abundant crops in
these sheltered and fertile valleys. The
reservation is also crossed by the
Craig's Mountain range, which is real
ly nothing but table land that is well
adapted to farming. grazing and lum-
bering. In the immediate vicinity are
the we'll known Palouse and Potlatch
sections. which are both famed for the
magnificent quality Of their fruit and
cereal products and the lands of which
are worth $50 to 500 and $500 per acre.
The reservation lands are simply
continuation Of those favored regions.
Climate and soil are adapted to the
cultivation OF all the cereals and Of
grapes, pears. peaches, apricots, plums,
prunes. apples, berries, melons, etc.
Transportation facilities are already
provided I'm the construction of the
Spokane & PalOuse railroad. a branch
Of the extensive Northern Pacific rail-
road system, which will soon be ex-
tended to points to which no other line
can ord to penetrate. In fact, sur
veys have been made and plans adopt
ed which are certain to result In the
rapid and perfect development of the
new country.
With all these facts in view, the
statement that this virgin empire Is be-
ing rapidly occupied by enterprising
settlers VIII occasion no surprise. All
conditions are favorable There is
plenty of timber and the country is
rich I'm minerals. 1t is probable that
at least two good towns will grow up,
one on the Lapwai or Clearwater and
another beyond Craig's Mountain, in
what is known as the Cold Springs
country other towns will, OF course,
follow I'm time. But markets for the
immediate future are already provid-
ed. since the entire territory is contig-
uOus TO Lewiston and other important
commercial centers.
IT IS understood that agricultural
lands on the reservation can only be
taken under the homestead act, but,
IN addition thereto, the settler must
pay 1915 per acre. one-half of which
must be paid within three years from
date OF entry and the remaining half
at date of final proof In all other re-
spects the homestead act governs.
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sends his radiant. dazzling reflection
from the purple mountain peaks
around. In all this sensuous and de-
liEhtful beauty the busy, busting life
of the city shows in sharp contrast,
for no buster city is TO be found in the
United States than Los Angeles to-
day. The building statistics are al
most incredible and the beautiful bust
ness blocks are marvclS of every mod
ern convenience. Los Angeles Is the
center Of II railroads. Its electric car
system is the finest in the United
States, its limits of paved streets and
beautiful residences have many charms
for the stranger, while it's innumera-
ble sea and mountain resorts present
constant charm TO the tourist on
pleasure bent.
While it is one of the most growing
cities in this country, with its popu-
lation of 10000 people, yet one sees
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-02-09

light of day never seems to penetrate.
Each one has a little shrine with a
Flimmering lamp and tinsel trappings,
and on the shelves there are rows and
rows Of Jars of preserved ginger. and
packages of tea, and quaint ivory
carvings and oriental draperies.
A step through the tiny cubby hole
where the merchant sits. brings you
suddenly into the dens, where. curled
up on shelves. are Cinnamon in Vari-
GUS stages of stupefaction, smoking
opium. The air Is offensive, there is a
queer yellow glow from the opium
lamps casting a weird light on the face
of the smoker. who holds a polished
stem Of carved bamboo with an ivory
mouth-picce in his hand, and only the
sputtorlng in the round, nat-faced
carthcnware bowl of the pipe. breaks
the stiffness.
out on the street, the people. the
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-02-09
THE CITY OF THE ANGELS
The Metropolis of the Southwest and Its Interesting FurL Semi
TrOpic Land of Sunshine and Flowers.

The city of Los Angeles. the produc-
ton of two centuries, presents n pic
turesque overflow, a rising tide Of
towns and villages known as suburbs
that grow over the hills. across the
river. and stretch on out up 10 the
foothills and mountain mysteries, and
down to the. seashore 10 the breakers
OF the broad Pacific
one finds every phase OF life in its
so square miles of settlement.
To, a newcomer. there Is n peculiar
charm I'm the tropical foliage. Every
dooryard is filed with orange bios
SONS. Great palms wave their beau
tiful fans in long drivoways. The
lawns arc shaded with the umbrella.
the camphor. the India rubber tree.
while C3llas grow i'm great creamy
masses beside the open running Zanjas
OF sparkling water
odd Badly" or san Antonio mount
ain, snoW-capped most of the year,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-02-09

constantly, not only the charm Of the
present day civilization. but continual
suggestions Of the past. suggestions Of
every turn Of another day and age.
There is 50 much OF the old dreamy
past amid the new. that the transitions
from the active to the passive phases
II life are quite sudden even i'm the
very heart Of Los Angeles
Here and there. stand the old adobe
buildings with picturesque roofngs Of
tiles. warm yellowish-red tiles, in
sharp contrast to tho lime washed.
crumbling adobe walls below.
In Sonora Town. the adohes are
numerous, and here the old Mission
'ouich. with them. Illustrates the
architecture Of another century.
This church. though restored i'm 1861.
was built under the Franciscan Faith
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-02-09

effects with their red, and gold, and
black signs and ;heir dragon emblaz-
oned banners hanging on the smoky
walls.
Everywhere one may see how dear
is the color red to the heart of the
Chinese nation, and how, from the
burning punk, glimmerinE at each.
doorway to the gorgeous gods that 81
lcntly dwell in the joss house, the faith
of the people seems pinned on the eff
Cacy of this color
II eliminates every door post. every
fan. every visiting card. every banner,
Jar. and every frccracker (Which is al
ways connected with Chinese religious
Corcmonics). and il is plain 10 be seen
that the tones OF red are full Of SYM
bolic meaning TO the Chinaman.
All the shops in Chinatown seem full
Of mystery. They lead to long, dark
corridors and mysterious staircases,
queer little back rooms, into which the
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-02-09
Catnrrh Cannot BE Cured

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat OF the disease. Ca
tarrh is a blood or constitutional disease
and i'm order TO cure IL You must take in
ternal remedies Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is not a quack medicine. II
was prescribed by one of the best ply
sicians in this country for years and is
a regular prescription. Ii is composed Of
the hest tonics known. combined with the
hest blood purifiers. acting directly on
the mucous surfaces. The perfect combi-
nation of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results in cur
ing Catarrh. Send for testimonials free
+. ]. CHENEY & CO. Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists. price 15c.
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ers. by tie Mission Indians more than
20 years ago
In its square tower swing the Mis-
sion bells. whose jancling chimes ring
out for masses four times each daV.
with music unlike any modern
church bells Of the city.
Close 20 the Plaza. but one block
from the business portion Of the town.
one comes suddenly upon a bit Of tho
Orient a life belonging 70 a nation
which knows no innovation. FOR Just
here, IN the narrow streets Of the old
Spanish part Of the city, are the Chi
nese quarters.
Chinatown is immensely picturesque
at night. The narrow alleys have a
bit OF starry blue sky overhead
From the numerous balconies swing
ing lanterns overlook the walks The
queer little tiny shops are all open %
TIE street and they have odd foreign
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-02-09

The heart of gold. the viii II iron. the
royal temper Uf steel. the pride the pa
trlotsm. and the deep ui'ty II Victoria
have been ,ushriucG iu % small but
vigorous frame. the Wi-Unrne aspect
OF which especially strikes those who
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-02-09
Ghnan IrArrIInr.

You can travel on a railroad train
that cost 100000 for day and at
night for $1,000 but you can't own the
train. Pay the Standard $1,000 for
yearly subscription and Sights and
scenes OF the World and they both be-
long % You.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-02-09

**It will be to your
advantage and contri-
butte to your comfort
and welfare. 1t can do
you no harm to be
well inforrned--it might
be a great loss to you
some time, to be igno-
rant of what's going
on in the world. Ask
your next door neigh
Dor if he is taking the
Standard. If he is not,
you are conducting a
small campaign in the
way of education if
you tell him what you
certainly believe--that
the Standard prints
more news than any
paper in Montana.
The rate per month is
$1.OO. That's just
what the other dailies
charge, but it comes
cheaper by the year.
$40, and we give you
a premium, '4Sights
and Scenes of the
World' free. If a reas-
enable price should be
allowed for this superb
Art Work, the paper
would cost you about
one cent each day.
Standard agents every
where will be glad to
show it to you or write
to the home office re-
hitting $40 for the
paper one year and
the book. s&sx.x*
The morning times., 1896-02-23
Rapid Transit vs.. Horse Cars.

While cal5ie or electricity is the propcll-
Jog power on the ma jerity OF Washington S
street railways the sUperanuated horse
car still toddIcs along on others, and is
not only an unsightly contraption in the
light of modern progress, but nuisance
in that 1T is a positive obstacle 10 rapid
transit even on those lines that have up
tc-date equipments. The Belt and The Ana
costa slow wheelers are IN the way OF the
electric ears whose tracks they use for
several squares, and viii BE in the way
of Others as soon as some lines, now in
course Of construction, are finished.
The time mas come when tho horse car
must go, and there is a disposition on the
I,artof Congress to help it along. Congress-
men are not blind, and the object lesson
they receive every day OF the difference
between rapid transit and slow transit is
too convincing. Washing gson is entitled 10
The morning times., 1896-02-23

the very best n street railway corporation
can givc.in the way OF transportation facili-
ties, for tie franchises that are granted
these companies, free of all expense, should
carry with them The obligation Of first
class modern service.
At conference, which is to take place
tomorrow between the Commissioners and
Chairman Mcmillan of the Senate District
Committee. this whole question is to be
gone over. and it is supposed that some
definite conclusion VIII be reached by
them as to the best course TO be pursued.
There baye been promises galore from the
horse lines people as TO what they in
tend to do some time, but up TO this time
their intentions have OF materializcd. save,
perhaps. as paving stones In a very warm
climate. II is meet that there should be
n larger amount OF performance in propor-
lion to the excessive quantity of promise.
Tic horse CARS must get out OF the way.
The morning times., 1896-02-23
Asto Hardware Names.

Steelyard, a weighing machine, provInci-
ally pronounced stilyard; as grindstone is
called a grinstOne. But why steelyard? In
its construction no steel is used. nor has
the steelyard any hold on linear measure;
but IN London, some centuries a. go. in Dor
gate yard, near by the docks, a yard or
storage place was set apart for handling
steel that was brought over to England by
the Hanse North GERMANY steel makers
To weigh such heavy metala machine was
devised, and it took the name of the place
where IL was used and has kept il. though
the steel yard on COsins Lane has long since
disappeared. The word is found in none
other than the English language, though
the steelyaPd is universal. Latin, bildnx-
bi, two, lanx, pan-two pans suspended
from balancing beam. Scales, or bal
anCeS, are of great antiquity, and are first
found on the inner walls of religious temples
in Egypt, as being used for weighing human
souls to ascertain whether they shall be
admitted into heaven or sentenced for a
term in purgatory. They were also used
to a great extent for commercial weighing.
The history of scales is full of interest. But
there are no scales. Scales means a shell,
as of fish, oyster or nut, and time was
when these scales We're suspended from the
balance beam-not now. Metal bowls or
pans are used instead The name abideS,
but the scale itself has disappeared from
the Weighing Observation-Disclosures.
The morning times., 1896-02-23
MEN OF BUSINESS DINED
Alexandrians Celebrated Their
First Annual Banquet.
Occa sion of Eloquent Speeches In
Honor of George Washington, the
Founder OF Alexandria

The first annual reception and banquet
of the Alexandria Business Mems League,
held last night in honor of the birthday
of the great Alexandrian. George Washing
ton, was most enjoyable affair, and was
attended by every representative business
man of the city.
The members OF the league, with their
invited guests, assembled in the league
parlors on King street at 7:3O O'Clock, and
afteran hourspentins social greetin rs. march
cd to Odd Fellows Hall on North Columbus
street. where the banquet was served.
The large banqueting room had been
exauisitely decorated with flags of all
nations and various colOred bun ting, while
at the upper end of the room was a fine
picture of Gen. Washington handsomely
decorated.
The tables and the decorations Were
works of art, and covers were laid for 90
guests. At the plate Of each guest was a
boutonniere Of rose, buds. POtted plants
and flowers arranged In pyramids were a
intervals along the table.
After the wants of he inner man had
been satisfied Mr.. NJ. B. Ha arlow, the
president of the league, who acted as
toastmaster, in response to the toast
The Business Mems League, It's Aims and
Objects" gave an outline history of the
growth of the organization.
He told what it had done in the few
months OF its existence and what 1t
hoped TO do in the future.
1.-The Day We Celebrate" was responded
to most happily by Mr.. Frank e. Ander-
son of the Interior Department, Washington,
in an interesting address.
The next toast was Virginia Senator
Daniel was to have responded to it, but
he was unavoidable detained and Hon.
E. Z. Meredith, who was present. was
called upon. Mr.. Meredlth's address was
euiogistic OF Virginia and her sons. He
urged union or business men as the best
means of advancing the interests of Vir
ginia. He promised to do all that lay in
his power to advance the interests ol
Alexandria, aud TO have the Navy Yard
established here and the memorial bridge
built.
Mr.. William F. Came, secretary or the
league, made response to the toast
| Alexandria City; its Past, Present and
Future" telling OF the foundation and
past history of the old town and predict
| ing a rosy future as a manufacturing city
| for it.
| Mayor Thompson was called upon and
| made a happy speech.
| Capt K kenfper next read Gen. Wash
! ingtons farewell address, prefacing tht
| reading OF it with humorous remarks
| that caused much mcrriment.
The speech making was interspersed witt
music 10y the female quartet
The morning times., 1896-02-23

HE exclusion not only OF visitors bui
of many having business from the
House side Os the CapitCfGn Washing
tens Birthday i the subject OF muCi,
unfav0rable comment.
As q matter GT fact the telegraph offices
and the House press gallery were open as
usual FOR the transaction OF routine busi-
ness. Il hearing was being given by the
full District Committee and other com
mittees We're doing SEINE work The
Senate WAS in session and dozens OF tourists
evaded the waichrHiness ef the officers on
duty and passed to-the House cgTTidors, so
that the general appearance was really
that of any ether ordinary day.
notwithstanding these eXtenHatine cir
ouustances all but the east entrance 70 the
House side were closed and an officer stood
guard at That door and with bur sCant
courtesy excluded al alike without regard
to the urgency OF their business.
The impression seemed tc prevail that on
Washinston'S Birthday day set SlpaFt
to celebrate the eaRsumnlation Of liberty
and freedom in the United States-the
public should be permitted To enter build
ing that they have aided in erecting.
The morning times., 1896-02-23
The Home of George Washington.

If there were any doubts as to the ex-
istencc of anything like official decency in
Alexandria county the events that followed
the recent shooting affray in Jackson City
must have entirely dispeiled them. Con-
trary to Christian usa ge, the body of the
dead victim was permitted TO lie untouched
aud unprotected in the deserted dive where
he met his death, and not even the wife OF
the poor fellow was allowed to soc his
remains. Yesterday the inquest was held,
and. alter much discussion and bluster from
the sheriff in charge, the coroner,s jury re-
| turned n verdict of justifiabIe homicide.
This decision was fully borne out by
the evidence presented, for il was shown
that Nelson acted entirely in eIf-defense
| and in the protection OF his property. 1t
is tobeTegretted. however, that atoppertunity
will not be given to punish the person re-
sponsible for the raid. that it may serve
| as warning against similar attempts
al official lawlessness. 1t should be clearly
demonstrated to the bribe-taking element
that even citizens of sim sodden Jackson
City have rights that must be respected
the principal one OF whcih is a peaceful
The morning times., 1896-02-23

The Times has repeatedly called atten-
ton to our defective system of District
government. As public we aIc without
voice or influence in shaping District
affairs, and ;is individuals we are ruled by
an appointive triocracy that seldom gives
audience or ear TO any but corporate sup
plants Our laws are practically framed
or amended through The advice and sug
gesiion OF this tri-beaded power, and there
is no appeal from its decisions except in
instances where property or something OF
value is at stake.
As a matter OF fact three serious indict-
ments might he brought against the Dis
trict Commissioners should any member
of Congress seek TO have their conduct i'll
veStigated. 1t could be charged that at
least one of them is directly or indirectly
interested in the welfare of what is known
a. the Potomac Light and Power Company,
and that this corporation has been re
cipient OF special favors at the hands OF
said Commiss toner's.
1t could be further alleged that certain
newspapers in this city have been bribcd
to silence concerning the official acts OF
the Commissioners, and that the letting o1
The morning times., 1896-02-23

a VERY new caucus story IS being tdld or
- Mr.. Dubois. During the last gather
ing OF the Republicans ts try aR6
\ nominate ticket for Teorganizat ior
Mr.. Dubois, who is secretary of the caucus,
spoke in favor or the election or his can
didate for secretary OF the Senate, thus.
'-GeHtlemen. 1 do not say that Mr.. Shaw
is the best reader in the world. bat he Is
as good reader as The secretary of this
caucus OF as the Senator from Michigan,
Mr.. Burrows
Mr.. Burrows is known as one OF the best
readers in the Senate and has d magnificent
voice. othcr Senators caught on and fOI
the next ten minutes everyone had some
tiiing To say about being as good 4 reader as
Mr. BIrrVws
Mr. Burrows. who is one OF the besi
natured men in the world, stood iraslOng as
he could. Then hc puJ stop Joit By rising
ana saving:
''Gentlemen, since you are all so agreed
Un my qualifications for the Office or secre-
tary of the Senate, I suppose had better
announce my candidaCy."
There was sROmare Joking ou themattcr VI
reading qualifications.