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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-08-28
ATINY REPUBLIC.
Moresnot Is the Worlds Smallest
Independent State,
It Has POO Inhabitants and ono
Soldier 10 Preserve order.

The smallest Independent state in
Europe ia neither the principally Of
Monaco, with It's population Of IL, 900
souls, nor the republic Of 81 Martin
with ITS s. 900 inhabitants, nor that Of
Andorfa, containing only 6,OOO citi-
zons but Morosnet. with a popula.
ton Of scarcely 1900
Morosnet, which is thoroughly
autonomous, is situated on the Ger
mano-Bolgian frontier, about half
way between Yoryiors and Aix.la-C Cha
pelle. II lies in a picturesque valley,
watered by the little river Guoule.
How Moresnet has maintained its
independence has just been explained
to French journalist by the Belgian
minister in Paria The commune Of
Moresuet, as it existed under the em-
pire, was, after the retreat of the
French in the early years Of the CEN
fury, administered exclusively by tho
Prussian authorities till 1917. At
that time it was divided into three
parts, in virtue Of the treaty Of June
2G. 1916. The principal portion was
annexed 10 Holland, another portion
was united to Prussia, and the third
portion, situated between the other
two, formed the neutral territory.
It contains the calamino establish
ment Of the Yieille Montague, and the
Importance of that establishment,
which now produces yearly some %,
900, 600 Kilograms of ore, und fur
nishes Europe with about 80 percent
of the zinc it employs, rendered It
impossible for the negotiators to come
to an understanding concerning that
fraction of the frontier. 1t, indeed,
seems unlikely that a decision con-
corning it will be taken for q long
time, as the governments of both Ger
many and Belgium claim possession
of the mines OF the "Old Mountain.
That is why that piece Of contested
territory has, for tue last eighty
years, preserved its neutral character
and its political Independence.
Prussia and Belgium have each a
commissary, whose duty it is to inter-
vene in case Of difficulties arising but
that is a purely formal suzerainty.
The Belgium representative is ut the
present moment NJ. Bleytnesy, sub
project of Verviers, and that of
Prussia, Counselor Gulcher The SUI
preme chief of this minute republic is
NJ Schmetz, who contents himself with
the title Of burgomaster, and has oc-
cupied that post since 1884. The ideal
taxation OF about So per head, never
theless, sufiees to provide subven-
ton for the school and for the repair
ing of the roads. Moresnet has one
soldier, who wears a splendid uniform,
to preserve order. As there are no
tribunals in the territory, law cases
have to be tried alternately at Yer
viers and Aix-la-Chapelle.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-08-28
Comnoses His Own Enltnnh.

One of the most eccentric characters
of Indiana is Allison Dewitt of Battle
Ground, an old bachelor who has lived
alone in little cabin for nearly half
century, and is now an octogenarian,
enfeebled by disease and near deaths
door. Over one year ago he began
digging his own grave, which pro-
crossed slowly because of his feeble
ness, after reaching the required depth
he spent several weeks in walling it up,
using brick and mortar Then he con-
tracted with Logansport firm for
suitable monument, bearing his own
epitoph, and this stone was placed in
position during the present week. He
prescribed what should be carved on
the tombstone, STIMULATING that no
capital letter must be used save in the
word God. A literal copy is as fol.
lows:
bachelor lies beneath this sod
who dis Jeyed the laws Of God
advice to others thus give:
don't live batch as ibid live-re,rak.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-08-28
Six Weeks Wlthont a Drink.

An incident that shows tue wonder
full power sheep possess OF living for
long time without water is reported
from Invernesshire. About seven
weeks ago three sheep were missed
from the farm of Balsparden, Arder-
sier. Every effort was made to End
them, but without success. A few
days ago, however, barley stack was
taken down, and the missing animals
were discovered imprisoned in the
wooden frame work in the ceatre.
They had subsisted for more than six
weeks on barley alone. One has since
died. London Chronicle.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-08-28
Short wills.

A Pittsburg paper points with pride
to what it calls the shortest will on
record, just probatod in that city. 1t
reads as follows. 81 hereby give all
my rights, titles, and interests in
everything to Louisa Hoover. The
will was made by W. Il. Lear. Thomas
Kennedy, venerable pioneer of this
section, and who at one time owned
and operated the ferry between Cow
ington and Cincinnati, made a will
that discounts the Pittsburg will, and
it disposed OF a very large estate,
This was its language: 81 want my
good wife to have my estate" 1t
beats the Pittsburg will in brevity by
six words. -Coyington tKy.) Com
monwealth.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-08-28
Tame Fish in Irrigating Reservoirs.


The uses of the artificial reservoirs
are not limited to irrigation; they are
usually stocked with fish, which null
tiply with surprising rapidity and
enable the farmer to include this item
Of home produce in his bill OF fare
every day in the year. These fish are
very tame, aud in some cases are
actually trained to respond to the
ringing of the dinner bell, coming il
scurrying shoals to fight for crumbs
Of bread thrown upon the water. The
reservoirs also yield profitable crop
OF ice in winter. Century.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-08-28

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
r. CHENEY & Co, Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known II. J. Che
ney for the last Is ears, and believe him per-
ton made by their Arm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesals Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
WALDINo KINNkN G MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. Price, TIC. per bottle. Sold
by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-08-28

Mrs. Manhattan-"soyour cook left
you?"
Mrs. Sagdone-"Yes, aud I'm about
all she did leave. New York Herald.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-08-28

FITS stopped tree by DIX kLlNE'S t4HEAr
NERVE REsroRER No hts after first davis uSe.
Marvellous cures Treatise and 50 nd trial hot
tie tree Dr. Kline aSl Areh 81. Phila., Pa.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-08-28

Divers will attempt 20 raise tho
copper.laden steamer Pewabic. viii, h
was sunk thirty years ago in Thunder
Bay, Lake Huron, in 180 feet Of water.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-08-28

Iuse Piso's Cure TOR Consumption both in
my family and practicable 9. w. PATTER-
son. Inkster. Nrieh.. Nov. 5. 1881
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-08-28
Roonlllng the Good Old Dars.

George-Well, my dear, I would
be the happiest man on earth if you'd
osIy learn to cook as mother used to.
Wife-Yes, and I'd be happy, too,
if you would only make money
enough to cook with as father used
to.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-08-28

Mrs WinslOw's soothing syrup for children
teething. sottens the gums. reduces inaamme-
ton AllAvs main cnras wind cote. 25e notttA
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-08-28

Never get discouraged II you meet with de-
feat in right cause. 1t only adds TO the
victory which awaits you.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-08-28

Don't Won rant 70 sGue Ugnsp, clothes, time.
labor, fuel, and heathl All these can be saved
II you will trv Dob5ns' Electric Soap We say
"try," knowing il you try IL once, you viii
always use it. Have your grocer order.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-08-28

ANY ONE who has been benefited by thu
use of DR.. Williams Pink Pills, will receive
information Of much value and interest by
writing to Pink Pills, P O. Box 1902. Phila. Pa.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-08-28

An ordinary tablespo ,nful Of common
salt, dry, weighs almost exactly one ounce.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-08-28
SINE Normal ExpoBent.

The Chinese Mss the breadth Of the right
forefngtr as a measure
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-08-28

Which OF these have yon selected as means
Of travel No matter. Whichever Il Is, recol-
lect that Tor sea-sickness, disorders OF the
stomach. liver and bowels. engendered By
rough locomotion and bal food or water. and
for malaral troubles, Hostetter's Stomach
Bitter. Is the most useful specific you can
take with yon. Il il invaluable also for rheu-
matism, kidney complaints and nervous
frpuhla
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-24
Belts silver Fund.

Great Falls, May 23.-The citizens of
Belt have stepped to the front with a
liberal contribution for the cause of
silver. The Times says that in order
to be fully in line in the coming bat
cuss the question in all its phases.
Archie Lochray was chosen chairman
and AL Blake secretary. William M.
Murphy briefly explained the object of
the meeting and gave brief review of
the present condition of the county; of
the mines of Montana and other sill
yer producing states, now lying idle
and which IL working would give en-
ployment to thousands more men, thus
adding to the prosperity of our state
and the country at large. Mr.. Murphy
was followed by a number of other
speakers, prominent members of the
Miners union. At the conclusion of his
remarks O. resolution was introduced
that each employee of the c. c. & c.
Co., and of other concerns throughout
the camp, contribute one days pay to
the fund now being raised to advance
the interests of silver. 1t was carried
unanimously.
Healey, r. f. SpurTier and ]. Gillin was
then appointed to circulate a subsorip-
ton paper among the business men.
1t is expected that Belts contribu-
ton will reach at. least $5.0 900 which will
be sent to the treasurer of the silver
league and will be used to purchase
suitable literature and send speakers
into the enemy's country.
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Gludness Comes

With a better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge that SO many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply TO constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it Is the only
remedy with millions of families, and Is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it Is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. Ii is therefore
all important, in order to get its benc-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
IL IN the enjoy ent of good health,
and the system is = yular, then laxa-
tives or other remedies are not needed.
II afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most slxillful
physicians, but II in need of laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informede everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
usedand gives most general satisfaction
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he will put the mine and plant in shape
and run Ii as no man but himself can.
On the Maginnis Mining company's
property at Maiden some development
work is being done, but il is not known
whether or not the company intends to
put on a force of men and resume ope-
rations. The mines of this company
produce both gold and silver In paying
quantities.
Jack Lee has recently bonded his goio
properties In the Cone Butte district
Tor $4,000 and the prospects are good
Tor a mill to be erected there this sum-
mer. The ores of the Cone Butte dis
trict are as rich, II not richer, than
from any other mining district in Fer
gus county and as soon as sufficient
capital is secured to develop the Drop
critics there will be a big mining camp
In Cone Butte.
In the North Moccasin mountains
very little has been done in the past
Two years. but now the miners are
busy developing their prospects and big
results are promised. The mines In
this section are among the best in the
county
At Yogo preparations are In progress
TO resume work on the placer claims.
The bitches and fumes are being
cleaned out and operations will be re-
sumed in a few days The prospects
of this camp are said to be encourag-
ing and there are many indications
that sometime in the future Yogo will
be a copper mining camp as well as a
producer of gold
The Gilt Edge properties, which are
now being operated by Moshner e.
Butts, are producing gold in quantities
sufficient to meet obligations and leave
a handsome dividend for the managers
The mining outlook for Fergus coun-
ty Is more encouraging now than 1t
has been at any time during the past
three years and capital and encourage
ment is all that is needed to make this
section of Montana a big producer of
gold.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-24
Time Is Honey.

The Northern Pacific is the only line
operating a double daily passenger SER
vice between Butte and st. Paul The
new schedule, which went into effect
on April 18th. makes this line the fast
est oy many hours to St Paul Chica-
go. New York. Boston. and all eastern
points.
Note actual time consumed to the
following points. and compare IL with
the time made by other lines out of
Butte:
ST. Paul. .................l day Is hours
Chicaso ...........z days hours
New York. days IL hours
Boston. ...............3 days Is hours
No change of cars TO ST. Paul Only
one change to Chicago and two to New
York or Boston.
Ticket ONCE. % E. Broadway. Butte.
Montana
Subscribe for the Standard.
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FERGUS COUNTY MINES.
There WIN lie Considerable Activity
ltul During the summer.

D ~. BufIHE tue tummer.
Great Falls. May 23.-Referring 10
the mines of Fergus county the Demo-
crat of Lewistown says: During the
coming summer there will be consider
able activity in mining circles in Fer
gus county. The great drawback here
tofore has been the absence of capital
and the men who have operated the
different plants have not been practi-
cal nIiners-a very essential thing
when the ore is of low grade.
p. W. Meadow is now in Helena and
Is negotiating a deal whereby he can
get control of the Spotted Horse mine
at Maiden. Since early in 1895 this
mine has not been worked and Is now
in bad shape 10 resume operations.
Should Mr.. Meadow again get control
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-24
LIE MARKETS.

New York. May 23.-Although the vol
ume of business to-day in stocks was only
moderate the market displayed consider
able strength. No assistance in shaping
the course of prices was received from
London owing to the close observance of
the Whitsuntide holidays.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-24
Northern Montana News

The Northern Montana Office of the
standard is located in the Rach-Cory
block. Great Falls, directly opposite
the Park hotel Advertising rates fur
nished on application.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-24
ANDREW BURLEIGH. Receives.
TIME sCHEDULE-BUTrE.


TRAINS ARRIVE FROM THE EAST.
No. I, Puget Sound Mail. from
ST. Paul and all Eastern points.
arrives at Montana Union de-
pot daily at. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 800 N
No. T. Bozeman Express. from
Bozeman. carrying through
passengers from St Paul and
all Eastern points. arrives at
Northern Pacific local depc:
daily at .....--. ........... z;So m
TRAINS ARRIVE FROM THE WEST.
No. 2. Twin City Mall. from
Portland and all Pacific coast
points. arrives at Montana
Union depot daily at............ 2:20 . N
No. L. Garrison Express. from
Portland and all Pacific coast
points, arrives at Montana
Union depot daily at...........I.:2o m
TRAINS DEPART FOR THE EAST.
No. p Twin City Mail. for St.
Paul and all Eastern. Southern
and Canadian points. leaves
Montana Union depot daily at eco q m
No. S. Bozeman Express. con- *
Meeting at Bozeman with No. eaT
T. through train for ST. Paul
and all Eastern. Southern and
Canadian points, leaves North 1852
ern Pacific local depot daily at II 40 q m
TRAINS DEPART FOB THE WEST.
No. I. Puget Sound Mail. for
Portland and ali Pacific coast
points. leaves Montana Union
depot daily AT .................... $500 a ~
No. 5. Garrison Express. con-
Meeting at Garrison with No. g. -
through train for Portland
and all Pacific coast points.
leaves the Montana Union de-
pot daily az .,.'..''.............. e:ao N,
Through tickets TO Japan and China
via Tacoma and Northern Pacific Steam-
ship Co.
For information. time cards. maps and
tickets call on or write ". NJ TUOHY-
General Agent. Butte. Mont. or
CHARLES s. FEE. 20
General Passenger Agent. 81. Paul. Nina
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Northern Pacific Schedule Butte.
TRAINS ARRIVE.

TRAINS ARRIVE
No. 1. Puget Sound Aail-From
St. Paul. arrives at NJ. u. de-
pot daily at. ..................-... $40 . m
No. Z, Bozeman Express-From
St. Paul. arrives at N. p. local
depot daily at..................... go m
No Z, Twin City Mail-From
Portland. arrives at NJ. u. de-
pot daily at.........-.............. z:D m
No. 4, Garrison Express-From
Portland. arrives at N. u. de-
pot daily at........................I2 . m
TRAINS DEPART.
No. q Twin City Mail-For St.
Paul. leaves NJ. u. depot daily
at............ ......... ............. an . m
No. 3. Bozeman Express-For ST.
Paul. leaves ". p. depot daily
at........... s............s IL 30 O m
No. I. Puget Sound Mail-For
Portland. leaves NJ. U. depot
daily at................ ........... 400 . N
No. 8, Garrison Expression
Portland. leaves NJ. u. depot
daily at............. ............. geo p m
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-24
Metal Marxet

Silver. IS; pig iron. quiet; copper, firm;
brokers' price. s11.S71z; lead steady; bro
ker's price. $3.50.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-24
BUTTE TIME CARDS.

Butte, Anaconda g. Pacific r. r.
DEPART FROM BUTTE.
No. 3, Copper City Flyer. daily. 1000 a m
No. /, Anaconda express. daily. 500 p m
No. 5. Anaconda express. daily lis p m
ARRIVE IN BUTTE.
No. 2, Butte express. for Helena.
Great Falls. Seattle. San Fran
cisco and all points west.
daily 800. ....... ............... SIS m
No. L. Butte express. for Helena.
Great Falls. st. Paul, Chicago
and all points east and west,
daily ......... ........ ........... AIS D m
No. 6, Copper City Flyer, daily. $3.50 p m
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-24
Money Market.

Money easy at per cent: closed at 2
per cent; sterling exchange firm at 81. sSa.
G4.s9 for demand and s4.s7%a4.S9 for 60
days.
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Once i'm a while
it happens

that the local ticket agent
cannot give you all the in
formation you require.
When this is the case.
u. write to me- have copies
UIfllIElI1(inu of the latest rates sheets
az and railroad timetables
lfllllla and can tell you EVERY
THING you want to know
about the best and cheap
est way to reach Omaha
Kansas City. ST. Louis.
Chicago or any southern or
southeastern city.
Phil Daniels, T. p. A, Butte. Mont.
w. W. Johnston. C. A. Billings. Mont.
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Paid in capital. $1,000
Surplus and undivided PROFITS. $50. 900.
Under state supervision and ju-is lciion In
tefest pald on deposits. sells exchange ayalla-
bic Ia all lbs principal cit e. OF the United
states ana Europe. Collections attended 10
promptly. Transact a general banking Dus-
ness.
DIRECTORS.
r. A. Iargey c. II. Palmer
g. w. Staplston A II Barrsg
= ID. LsAVEt r. n Wilson
3. v kemper r. I. Mcbride
7. II. Hodgens.
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Want Avs.

A ADVERTISEMENTS under this head
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and 1 cent a word for each subsequent
insertion. No sdvs. taken for less than
rs cents
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Subscribe for the Standard.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-04
CARD FROM MIR. LOWREY.
To the State Herald:

To the State Herald:
 Information has been asked for con-
 corning the change of text books in
 the public schools of Birmingham, and it
 is matter in which the public is inter-
 ested and should be informed on.
 In answer I will simply sta te that as a
 member of the board of education 1 am
 unable to give the desired information.
 In making this confession l suppose a
 brief explanation will not be out of or
 der.
 There appeared in the report of the
 proceedings of the meeting of the board of education when the schools closed brief resolution stating that "Superln- tendent Phillips be permitted to make any changes he might deem advisable in text books.
 l was unavodably prevented attend | ing said meeting. During the last few | weeks several persons have made in- qury about the rumored changes to be made in books.
 l made inquiry al the superintendent S office to know what changes would be proposed to the board No one knew anything about it. Inquiry was made of various members of the board. No one knew anything about the matter. Final ly a special meeting of the board was called Thursday afternoon of last week.
  mayor included, only one member had been fortunate enough to locate the list and view it's contents. He said that 1t had been discovered that errors had been taught in schools. especially geography, but was not specific. Not member present could give any of the details of the proposed change the cost to the people or nature of the change.
 It was said that the list had been left at three of the book stores of the city by the superintendent l suppose it had been signed up by the superintendent and the agents of the various book pub fishing companies interested In the change.
 do not give it as official information, but mere street rumor. that it is proposed that the whole list of books in the schools be changed, with but few exceptions. It is also said am told that the spec ulative scientist has made discoveries | that secondhand books are loaded with microbes of various and sundry diseases | and that there cannot be obtained any | second hand books of the new ones se- lected.
 Now, what the cost of the change, why | lists have not been published, with de-
 tailed particulars of benefits, etc., am | not able to say.
 Rumor has it that new history is to | be listed. Whether there were found er- l TOTS in the one in use now do not know. l I admit that the schools are sadly in l need of a grammar. l I think changes in books, when found | necessary should be made gradually. I l imagine from what is said on the streets l that if the rumored change is put into l effect, or has already been put into opera 1 tion it will fall with considerable force | upon many of the patrons just at this | time. Respectfully, A. c. LOWREY.