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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-26

A idoldy looking WayfasS4 Knocked
Mt tho back door Of Il humble dwelling
in the suburbs the other Informing and
inquired of the woman who answered
the knock
"Do You want your piano tuned to-
day, ma'am?"
"Land sakesl' she replied. 1--WE
haven't any piano"
Perhaps the frescoing in your parlor
needs touching up a little" he sug-
gested.
"There amt any ~frescoing in the
parlor."
A look Of deep melancholy settled on
the face of the tourist.
II am very sorry" he said. by do
ing this kind of work for our best peo-
pie ! make my living. l was hoping I
might DO able by the exercise OF one Of
my callings in your tasty cottage to earn
my BREAKFAST
Lord love you, come right inl' cor
daily exclaimed the woman, opening
the door wide. You're a greasy fraud,
and / know it. but you've got talent,
and l admire talent wherever I meet it.
How'll you have your eggs-hard or
soft boiled?"-Chicago Tribune.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-26
Leaper. Of the Sea.

Many Of the inhabitants of the sea are
good jumpers and some have become
famous. Among them should be men
toned the tarpon or silver king. a huge
fish with scales that CLEAN like silver,
which constitutes the famous game fish
Of Florida. The leaps of this beautiful
creature are often astonishing. Several
years ago a steamer was rushing down
the st. Johns river. The captain was
sitting On the fore deck, leaning against
the pilothouse, when suddenly there
rose in the air q beautiful shining fish
four feet in length. 1t came on like an
arrow and landed in the lap of the cap
tain as neatly as though it had been
placed there.
In Pacific waters tho tuna, an ally Of
the horse mackerel, is noted for its
leaps. Sometimes a school sweeps up the
coast and the powerful fish, often
weighing 800 pounds, are seen in the
air in every direction. They are like an
arrow. turn gracefully five or six feet
in the air and come down, keeping the
water for acres in a foam, and if not
the greatest jumpers they are certainly
the most graceful Of the leapers of the
sea. philadelphia Times.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-26
He Found His Forte.

A young man from a rural village
who was somewhat of a scapegrace
around his native heath recently came
to the city and got a job as a street car
conductor. After he had been at work a
few weeks he went home to spend a
day. He told all kinds of stories of his
sterling worth in the city. Here's one
that tickled his father:
1.-THE other day l was coming down
Main street with a car jammed with
people. When / got near the center of
the business section, a well dressed man
stepped out to get off the car. AS he did
so he said l hollered the names Of the
streets the plainest Of any conductor he
ever rode with. He invited me to come
up and see him at his place of business.
I went there the next day, and he gave
me a box of 10 cent cigars.
II knew that boy would make his
mark If he once got into the city" ex-
claimed the old man. Buffalo Courier.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-26
offlolAL WHIPPING.


Boys who are found guilty Of mino
offenses IN England are sentenced by th|
judges 10 n sound thrnshing at the hand
OF the policeman. Here Is a description
Of it taken from an English paper:
The birch Is a very different instru|
ment of torture from the cat. The for
mer is made up of a number of long
birch twigs, while the latter is really 4
whip with nine lnottod small cord
lashes When the cat is administered
the prison doctor must be present, bu|
when the birch is put on it is only nee
essary for the inspector or superintendI
ent of police to witness it. although the
parents or near relatives Of a boy sem
fenced to be logged may be present al
the castigation. When q dose Of the CAT
Is dealt ont, none but those connected
with the prison are allowed to be there.
Like the cat the birch may DO made d
very severe punishment or a compare
lively trivial affair, not merely accord
ing to tho number Of strokes, but from
the instructions given the constable who
is told off to do tho 1ogging. l have
seen o boy'after six strokes resemble
nothing SO much as a piece of raw beef
and bleeding f~earfully, while / have
also seen a boy after six strokes merely
a trife red.
Some policemen dread the duty Of
fogging, and after the first two strokes
get a sharp order to chit the boy and
not play with him." Other constables
delight in the work and boast Of their
ability to draw blood at the first stroke.
Various modes Of administering the
punishment obtain in different parts Of
the country. In some places boys are
placed face downward on a form. One
constable holds his arms aud head firm
ly, while another does him the same
with his legs, and the third adj
ministers the punishment.
In other prisons the culprit is placed
on a constable's back, and as he sits
there with his arms around the officers
neck, awaiting "the event" his attitude
strikes a spectator more as one of affec-
ton than discomfort. Another way is to
compel a boy to lean over a chair as If
he were praying, then run a strap right
around his legs and the legs of the chair,
q constable holding his head and arms
from the other side. Brooklyn Eagle.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-26

There is a report that the Duke Of
York's baby is deaf and dumb, but ey-
erybody will hope that it is not true.
and that the royal suckling will talk and
hear as well as anybody when the time
comes. IT not, the disability viii not be-
without its alleviations. Only a few of
his line have said anything good or.
heard anything good Of themselves in
six generations, One of his succession
earned this epitaph, which he may de-
serve whether he talks or not:
Hero lies Prince Fred,
Who was alive and is dead.
Had 1t been his father
had much rather,
Had it been hie brother
Sooner than the other.
Had 1T been his sister :.
There's no one would have missed her.
Had 1t been his whole generation
All the better for the nation.
But as j s only Fred,
Who was alive and is dead,
There is nothing to DO said.
New York Tribune.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-26

Tho first experience of Nasrullah
Khan, the Afghan prince, with a lift,
or elevator, occurred in a hotel in Bir-
mingham. He refused to enter the cal,
and finally, yielding to persuasion, sent
one Of the hotel porters up in order that
he might see how the elevator worked.
Even this didn't satisfy him, for when
the porter came down he sent his page
boy up. When the boy came down, he
sent his entire suit up Upon their re-
turn they reported everything all right,
but the prince was not satisfied even
then, Pausing a moment, he suddenly
decided against the lift, and turning
away mounted the stairs and walked
up.-London World,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-26

So far as known no writer on evolu
ton has taken account of the steady and
remarkable growth Of hailstones. There
was a time when the regulation size
was about that of a small pea. From
this it has increased through various
stages to the size of a marble, a hickory
nut and a hens egg until now we hear
Of hailstones "larger than baseballs, =
and it is not even stated how much
larger. Can it be that this continuous
growth is an effort on the part of nature
to respond to the increasing demand for
new sensations, o. what is it and where
will it end?-Minneapolis journal.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-26
OTHER EYES.
Life at Harvard College From the English
Point of View.


The student life of America is emf
nently IN American institution. It has
grown up in an odd compound Of native
manners and foreign influences, which
form an essentially new product. 1t is a
good deal more complex in it's organiza-
ton than anything known ON the Isis or
the Cam. There is more details in il.
and consequently less breadth Of effect.
The university organizations are in
Vulnerable. Men are banded together n
college clubs for every conceivable pur-
pose Of study or amusement. Their bond
Of union may be their attempt to talk
Greek with the accent Of modern Attica,
or it may be only a passion for domi-
nos, but it has all the notes of institu-
ton in its machinery of committee,
president and secretaries. Great variety
OF life comes from the differences in for-
tune among the students, but of late
years there has been d laudable attempt
on The part of the university and college
authorities to introduce a more uniform
simplicity. Plain living is the cry, and
with this secured it is believed the
thinking will take care Of itself.
At Harvard some time ago Professor
Palmer tried to discover how far the liy-
ing had departed from the philosophic
standard by asking some hundreds of
students for a return of their annual ex-
penditure. The answers showed that
Harvard at least had nothing to be
ashamed OF. Many Of the students, less
than a fourth, spent less than e130 a
year; some less than e100. The average
probably did not amount to the 600 q
year which the professor regards as an
entirely adequate allowance for both
ease and rerfement. Yale is less costly
than Harvard, SO thesa institutions D.
least are not open to the reproach that
they have introduced the millionaire in
to American university life.-Londoa
News.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-26

During a visit to Montana a promi.
nent Chicago gentleman went with a
party just starting for a grand hunt
for big game in the Yellowstone re.
gion. He remarked to the header.
lyon cannot hunt in Yellowstone,
park" "Oh, no." said the leader. Eve,
go outside the limits of the park, and if.
the game WON'T come to uso we know
how to manage to make it come. Such
excursions are not uncommon, and il
will not be strange if hungry Indians;
should occasionally initiate their white
brethren. Chicago Inter Ocean.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-26

LAS VEGAS. N. NJ. March 18th, 1885,
Round trip rates to City of Mexico. from
Las Vegas, $50. 70. Going limit, sixtv
days, with final return limit, Of six months
from date of sale.
RATES 70 PHOENIX.
Tourist rates to Phoenix, Ariz, and re-
turn frpm Las Vegas, $4S. 30. Limits
1tteen days, in each direction, with Anal
limit OF six months.
II G. r. JONES. Agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-26

Patient (gasping for breath)-Oh,
doctor, I feel SO weak and i'll! If the
house were On fire, I don t think think /
should have the strength to get out of
bed.
Servant docking in at the door)-
Please, sir, there's a gentleman wants
to speak to you. He says he's got to pay
you a bill.
Patient (jumpiYg up)-Quick, hand
me my clothes. Dresses himself in a
trice and bolts out Of the room, to the
intense amazement of the doctor. -
Paris Matin.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-26
Bicycles on Easy Payments /.

High-grade ticycles, Thistles, Eagles.
Wintons, Ajax. Kelley Maus, WolT,
American, Featherstone. $40 to slO0.
Children's full ball-bearing pneumatic
$5b. pounos
Cash or easy payments.
II MERNIN, COG Douglas avenue.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-26
Tourist Rates to the Grand canon,

From Las Vegas to Grand Canon Of the
Colorado river and return, S58.6O. Thirty
days transit limit In each direction.
n return limit, ninety days from date
OF sale. The stage will leave Flagstaff, on
MONDAYS, Wednesdays and Fridays, con-
Meeting with our through California trains
in each direction.
returning, It will leave the Grand Canon
Tuesdays, Thursdays and SATURDAYS. The
ride to the canon is over q good road and
occupies about eleven hours. Stations
have been established along the route and
at the Damon for the accommodation of
tourists. G.. +. jones'. gent
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-26
Too Dense For Him.

Stage villain-Ahal The plot thick
Ems.
Disguised Aaditor-Then I'm off +
Can't make head or tail of it now, and
III never see through it if it gets my
thicker. London Tit-Bits.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-26
To Clean Old Coins.

Old coins may be cleaned by making
q hot solution Of soda or potash, dip
ping the coins in this, then for a mo-
ment in nitric acid, followed by a thor
eugh rinsing in clear water running
from a tap. Potassium cyanide is excel
lent for cleaning silver coins, but it
should be plainly labeled and kept
away from children, as it is strong
poison.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-26
Good for The kidnexs

I had used nearly every remeSv for t,a
ney trouble known without relief when 7
was induced to try Macbeth water. uh,oh
am glad to say did me a wondarfni
amount OF good In Q very short time.
r. es-.~ JOSE LOPEZ.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-26

Mrs. Bray thought you said it was
the little boy next door who was max
ing all the noise.
Little dohnnie-So it was, ma. / was
beating him with a tick.-Exchange.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-26
Az Hopeweu cold Canal

Those intending to visit the great gold
camp OF Hopewell be pleased to learn thai
hotal accommodations. An excellent tahle
is served az reasonable rates, 95s-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-26

Money is powerful for good if divine
~ used. Give it plenty of air and it is
sweet as the hawthorn. Shut it up and
it cankers and breeds worms.-G. Mac
Donald,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-26

ITO CURB A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Al druggists refund the monsyif it fails
70 cure, 25c, II
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-26

The eloquent man is be who is no
eloquent speaker. but is inwardly drunk
with q certain belief.-Emerson.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-26

OF 15h to !, ami during that time there
was greater difference, greater fluctuations
in the amount OF productions OF these
money metals, han there has since been,
or is ever likely to be. 10 lS4S the ratio OF
these metals, in production, was 81 tons of
silver to ton OF gold; but in 1872 the ratio
was but 10 tons of silver to one ~ ton Of
gold. The ratio to-day Is about Is tons of
silver to ton Of gold. Now if France
could maintain the ratio when silver stood
81 tons to / ton Of gold shouldn't we be
able to doit when the ratio is but IS tons
of silver to ton OF golds During these
adverse conditions. on account of bi. met
allie France standing ready to take and
coin all the si!y er and gold at a fixed ratio |
into money, the parity between these
money metals was maintained. The gem
tlemen who say we cannot do it, certainly
do not ~realise, fully, the greatness Of our
Britain, Spain, Belgium and Switzerland.
OR wealth exceeds that of Great Britain
by more han n e-third, about two-ifths
more than that OF Frauce, almost double
of Germany, two and one-half times
that OF Russia. three and one-thlrd times
that of Austria, four and one-half times
that nf Italy and more than five times that
OF Spaio. We have 20 per cent more
mileage in railways than all of Europe.
Our wealth is justahout equal to tbs CON-
bined wealth of Germany, Austria and
Spain. In manufactures, in 1888, we out
England three-fourths, and Ger
many two and one half times, three times
greater than France and four times greater
Russia.
In agriculture we lead all nations of the
earth, and still with all these evidences of
strength there Is about one-half of our
population who hesitate to act without the
son sent~of Europe.
Our forefathers when but 5000, 900
strong, issued q declaration of independ-
snce and passed laws for their own benefit
aud government, without fear or favor, or
consent OF European court, or potentate.
Shall we In our lusty manhood surrender
hat heritage Of independence Shall we ask ,
my foTeir6 court or potsntste to make
avs TOR our goYeFnnent /
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-03
BUTTE CURRENT NOTES.

j. L. Cigar.
orion Bros. Pianos and organs.
c. S. German. architect. Curtis block
Fred orion. piano tuner. w. Quarts
Go to Elite Studio for latest styles in
photographs.
o. p. Chisholm and family of Boxe-
man are in the city,
Lawyer Duffy of Anaconda, was in
the city yesterday.
Massena Billiard of Helena was in
Butte yesterday.
Richard Harrington left yesterday
afternoon for PhilipsArg.
c. L. Wyland of Seattle, the postoffice
inspector, is in the city.
Learn to read, write and keep books,
at Silver Bow c. c., "a n. Main.
Use World" Package. Express and
Messenger service. Telephone 200.
John Mccormack, assayers and chem
lists supplies. 80 and 35 E. Granite st.
Prince Victcr-Cari Upmann's best SC
cigar. Handmade by union workmen.
A. w. McCune has returned from a
trip to Europe. He is greatly improved
in health.
When you rent a bicycle. rent a new
one. Pierce Cycle company. AZ East
Broadway.
A special performance of "Sinbad''
will be given at Maguire's opera house
tonight.
E. w. Toole of Helena, was in Butte
yesterday on business connected with
the Davis will contests.
Examine the Viking. Standard of
the world. Pierce Cycle company. AZ
East Broadway.
All the latest styles in spring suit
ings from s35 upwards. Schilling Bros.
tailors, opposite postoffice.
Excursion rates to Pipestone Springs.
Tickets good Saturday until Monday
Round trip 81. Train leaves Butte 11:4C
a. m.
The funeral of John Herbert w. Wei.
don, who died Friday, will take place
to-day at 2 o'clock p. m. from the resi-
dence of Mrs. Mary Lynch, No. 1872
West Galena street.
The Standard Publishing company
has prepared blank books for butch
ers, In which to keep records of all
cattle slaughtered. as required by the
new codes. Write for prices
A general meeting of the Baron de
held at odd Fellows hall. All Jewish
people are cordially invited. Nose
Linz. Secretary.
Miss Carrie Schultz received a tele-
gram yesterday that her brother,
Louis, is dying of pneumonia near Phil
ipsburg. Miss Schultz left on the aft
ernoon train for her brothers side.
j. Carker was arraigned before
United States Commissioner McMur-
phey yesterday afternoon, charged with
passing counterfeit money. His bonds
were fixed at $3.50 and his examination
was set for Wednesday afternoon at
o'clock.
The Silver Bow Gold e. Precious
Stone Mining company organized yes
terday by electing the following Off
GERS: Col. III. o. Weller, president
Hon. George A. Cook. vice president;
George E. Miller. treasurer; Fred Y.
Wilson, secretary; Hon. Edwin S.
Booth, attorney.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-03
From Corsica to st. Helena.

anteed passengers travelling via the
Union Pacific system. All trains are
equipped with reclining chair cars,
Pullman Palace sleeping. buffet. IL
brary and dining cars. elegantly fur
nished and lighted with gas. and run
through to Chicago, st. Louis and San
Francisco with but one change. Close
connection is made in Chicago with all
limited morning trains for New York.
Boston and other eastern points, en-
abling passengers to reach New York
city at las p. m. the fourth day.
For rates and general information
apply to z. V. Maze.
General Agent. Butte. Mont.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-03
From Corsica to st. Helena.

An occurrence of a marvellous nature
came under the notice of a Standard
representative a few days ago. A case
of infiammatory rheumatism of 20
years standing, which had baff1ed the
skill of leading doctors has been COM
pletely cured by r. H. Maloney through
his wonderful mind cure" Mr. Ma
loney says that there is nothing of a
divine nature about his cures, nor are
they in any sense faith cures and the
most remarkable thing about them is
that one does not have to believe in
the manner of treatment in order TO
be healed. Mr.. Maloney has practiced
his mind cure in Butte for seven years
and his cures have attracted a great
deal of attention. He will deliver a
free lecture this evening at his study,
room 12s, Owsley block, on the sub
ject, "Telepathy or the Mental Tele-
phone"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-03

Sometimes" said the merchant, II feel
like the poet who wanted lodge in some
vast wilderness. yearn for solitude and
silence" Well" replied his friend SYM
pathetically, its an expensive taste TO
crafty. But you might start in by TAX
ing your advertisement out of the news
papers "-Washington Star.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-03
Rev. Mr.. Isrown ON social Purity.

Rev. Mr. Brown, the evangelist. will
lecture to men only at the Auditorium
at o'clock this afternoon on Social
Purity" Admission will be by cards,
which can be procured at the door by
men. The last revival service by Mr.
Brown will be held this evening at the
Auditorium.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-03

The fast line to St. Louis is via Bill
lings and the burlington Route" You
will save nine hours and q minutes
over any other route. Phil Daniels, T.
F. p. A, So E. Broadway, Butte.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-03

The fast trains on the Butte. Anacon-
da & Pacific railway make the run be-
tween Butte and Anaconda in As min
Ites. Always in the lead. Always on
time. Street car tickets free.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-03

The greatest strike ever made in Sill
yer Bow county was made by Pat Null
Inns & Co., when they struck Gilt Edge
butter at 20 cents per pound, fresh
ranch eggs Is cents per dozen. Dwin-
nell & Wright fresh roasted coffee re-
ceived every week. Dandy sugar cured
hams 10 cents per pound and best hard
wheat flour, $225 per hundred
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-03

Noah Webster says in his dictionary
that a bargain" is an agreement"
Good We want to make an agree
ment with you. You give US 25c for a
bottle of Newbro's Witch Hazel Cream
and If it is not the best thing you ever
tried for your complexion we will re-
fund your money.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-03
An Error.

George Twins name was erroneousl,
mentioned in yesterdays Standard a.
a candidate for state auditor. Mr.
Irwin is not a candidate for any office
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-03
From Corsica to ST. Helena.


THE Railroad Ticket company ar
rived in Butte yesterday and will rest
until Tuesday evening. when the
laughable farce will be given at Ma
CURES opera house. Since the COM
pany's appearance here, a few months
ago, many new songs and specialities
have been introduced. Eugene Cam
field, j. II. Bradbury and all the other
leading members of the company are
still with II. Mr.. Garfield has signed a
contract to head "A Temperance
Town" again next season and Mr.
Bradbury will star in "A Night at the
Circus" The season of "A Railroad
Ticket" will close shortly
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-03

Are you going to Kansas City? Then
take the Burlington Route. via Billings
and save % hours and 20 minutes over
any other route.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-03

The Butte. Anaconda & Pacific rail-
way have tickets on sale at the Great
Northern city ticket office. Al Main
street. Street car tickets free.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-03

A May party will be given by Alta
lodge No. Is. d Of H, A. o. L. W. at
Hibernia hall. Centerville. Monday eve
ming. May 4 Tickets admitting lady
and gentleman, 30 cents. Ice cream and
cake viii be served
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-03
|, p JOHNsON-DENTIsT-

From Corsica to St. Helena.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-03

The Sinbad company has many pref
~ women in their cast. It's no wonder
for they nearly all use Newbro's Witch
Hazel Cream.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-03

Time is money. Save 10 hours and 40
minutes In your trip to Omaha by
taking the Burlington Route" via Bill
lings.