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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-26
A mall Sealing Catch

From present indications this years
sealing catch off the Pacific coast will
be the smallest on record and will prac-
tically be a dismal failure. Coast seal
ing is prohibited after April go The
reports brought to Victoria up to the
end of March show that the schoOners
Of the sealing feet had. up to that
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-26
D. j. Hennessy Mer. CO. Butte, r1ont.

time, taken fewer seals than In any
previous season, and there are fewer
seals in the coast waters than in many
years.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-26
TOWNS In THE NORTH
Some of the Most Important Happen
ingS of Recent Date.
COMMENT AND PURE FACTS
There Is Some Item OF Interest
From Nearly Every Settle
ment, City, Ranch or Cou-
lee In That section.

Great Falls. April 25.-E. B. Norell,
the defaulting treasurer of Havre, who
was sent to Deer Lodge for a term is
said to be conducting a school among
the inmates of the penitentiary. He is
comparatively a young man, possess
ed OF a good business education and Is
emdnently fitted for the work to which
he has been assigned. Notwithstand-
ing the bad record he made at Havre
on two occasions. Norell has friends
in Northern Montana who will be glad
to see him make an effort to redeem
his reputation after the expiration of
his sentence. Mrs. Norell, a heart
broken woman, has returned to her
relatives in the Dast to await the free
dom OF her husband.
As soon as Lewistown cools down
nicely from the efiects of the recent
election. another effort will be made to
incorporate the town, and the second
attempt is expected to result in a VIC
tory for those favoring a municipal
form OF government. One vote killed
the proposition at the late election and
1t is alleged that three Illegal votes
were cast against Incorporation.
Friends of the step towards advance
ment are by no means discouraged and
If pluck, energy and hard work means
success their efforts are likely to be
covered with victory in the near flu
ture.
Neihart is in the throes of an alder
manic contest. protests having been
made in the council against Aldermen
Parry and Bonner holding seats in
that body. The questions at issue will
be settled at a meeting of the council
TO be held on the evening of May l.
The annual salary of the city marshal
has been fixed at $500; street commits
sioner. 500; clerk. 500. and treasurer.
$50. These salaries are reasonable
enough to suit the most conservative
citizen and indicates an economical ad-
ministration.
The Gilt Edge mine and mill is
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We place on sale Monday and
through the week In our Drapery De-
partment
1000 Yards Curtain Muslin
White. with small fancy designs, 40
inches wide; just the thing for Sash
Curtain. Regular zoe. quality, for
IOc yard
1000 yards Curtain Scrim. fancy stripe,
in Ecru SO inches wide. for sc. yard.
500 yards fancy colored stripe Scrim.
Regular 15c quality; SO inches wide. for
loo. a yard.
Eight new patterns in fine Silkaline.
at 15c. a yard.
Five new patterns japan Tinsel silk.
at Csc. a yard.
Five new patterns China Silk; 80
inches wide, SOC. a yard.
Fifteen new patterns Fine French
Sateens. for drapery and cushions, at
zoe, 25c. and 35c. a yard.
Three more new patterns In our cele-
brated Wool Carpet, at 45c. a yard.
TAPESTRY BRUSSELS.-lS more
new patterns of the very highest value,
at 37Kc., 5oc and 60c. a yard.
After our great and successful CUR
TAIN SALE of last week we have a
big lot of ODD PAIRS, which we will
close out at HALF PRICE
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State Of Montana.

the property are said ITO be making a
success of the undertaking, and IL there
Is anything left after the claims are
paid OFF Mr.. Ammon will come out
from New York to claim the residue.
The Judith Roundup association
will hold meeting at Lewistown Sat-
urday. May 2, to arrange for the spring
work. Cattle in that section of the
state are reported in excellent condi-
ton.
The sporting fraternity of Montana
viii doubtless be pleased to learn that
Senator Chandler of Fergus county,
and of anti-gambling law renown, has
just recovered from rather a serious ILL
ness and is enjoying better health than
ever.
Commissioner Bower of Fergus coun-
ty has been called to New York by a
telegram announcing the serious ILL
ness of Mrs. Bower, who has been East
for several months undergoing medi-
cal treatment.
The Lewistown Argus says that
Sheriff Waite received subpoenas Mon
day for the summoning to appear at Hell
ena of S. Z. Suitor, Paul Outlet, Pete
Welsh. Tom Welsh, DIR. ]. II. willard
and ]. Henry Stuart. They were
wanted to appear as witnesses before
the grand jury in the case of the Uni
ted States VS.. II. w. Chase charged
with cutting timber without a permit
The witnesses were duly summoned,
but as all but DR.. willard were I'M
able to pay their expenses they did not
start until Wednesday morning, in the
meantime Sheriff Waite having secured
an order from the United States au-
thorities for the advancing of their
fees. Witnesses in the United States
courts are allowed cents a mile on
the railroad. Is cents by private con-
veyance and $3.50 per diem.
Moses walding. sheep herder, died
at Lewistown last Wednesday of lock-
jaw. He was taken there from the
Bowen sheep ranch near Okla on Tues
day with a frozen foot. having been
caught out in storm. He was to have
had an operation performed on his
foot. but died before the surgeons were
ready.
The merchandise stock OF the de-
funct Ammon-Stivers Mining company
was sold at Lewistown during the past
week and the money derived therefrom
will go to the creditors OF the COM
pany. 1t will be but a drop in the
bucket towards paying the claims
against the concern.
c. +. Rogers, a well-known and high
ly respected resident of Fergus coun-
ty. died at Glenwood Springs, Colorado
last Sunday. He was afflicted with
cancer and under treatment of spe-
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-26

The sporting fraternity of Montana
will doubtless be pleased to learn that
Senator Chandler of Fergus county
and Of anti-gambling law renown, has
just recovered from rather a serious ILL
ness and is enjoying better health than
ever.
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Hennessy's Bargains for Monday

ernake We
goodsv
epre
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-26

The Judith Roundup association
will hold a meeting at Lewistown Sat-
urday, May 2. to arrange for the spring
work. Cattle in that section of the
state are reported in excellent condi-
ton.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-26

The Gilt Edge mine and mill is
closed down temporarily on account OF
the impossible condition of the ore
road from the mine. Those operating
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-26

the property are said ITO be making a
success of the undertaking, and IL there
Is anything left after the claims are
paid off Mr.. Ammon will come out
from New York to claim the residue.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-26

c. Z. Rogers, a well-known and high
ly respected resident of Fergus coun-
ty. died at Glenwood Springs. Colorado
last Sunday. He was afflicted with
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-26

Commissioner Bower of Fergus coun-
ty has been called to New York by a
telegram announcing the serious ILL
ness Of Mrs Bower, who has been East
for several months undergoing medi-
cal treatment.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-26
Silk Bargains

40 pieces very choicest Wash Silks, IN
stripes. checks and plaids; China silks,
plain Surahs, plain Satins, etc. Goods
web ave sold for soc. and 75c a yard;
on Monday. .................
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-18

81 10 discount. Charleston, buying. par; sell
Ing; y premium Savannah, buying, i,i6 on;
selling pa. New Orleans, commercial. Doc. dis
count bank. 81 80 premium.
Bank clearings In this city were: EXCHANGES
SG4013435; balances. Si70633I Philade phia
nExchanses SGs2s.5o2: Islaoses S$L2lI
$2lG,3G5. Boston-Exchanges. S102I4o2l; bal
ances. S1.511 500
The price Of commercial bar silver in TINS his
market WAS &c. Mexican dollars were quoted
at J2c. In London bar silver declined I'd 10
3O'sd. Silver bullion certificates representing
10000 ounces were sold in the Stock Exchange
at 6G&c. There Will be shipments of lio'oW
ounces of silver to Europe tomorrow.
Money on call in London was y per cent. and
the rate of discount in the open market was
1916 per cent for short and long bills. Brit
sh consols closed at t13A for money and
1l3 ZIG for the account French rentes closed
at 102 francs soy centimes. Paris exchange on
London, - francs 1872 centmes Discount rate
Berlin was ~ per cent. Further details of the
foreign markets are given in the usual cable
reports printed elsewhere.
THE FEDERAL TREASURY.
To-days Washington Treasury statement. COW
ering actual results Of two days ago, compared
with the last preceding statement, gives the
following balances:
Aug Is Aug. IL Changes.
Gold and bull
Gates ... s1O63i5 ST sio5 215 800 Dec. 81 01o5is
certificates .... ioelsG las 1052i95s4 Dec. 5C4
bullion. less
tidcaes ........ 3i5G1227 ae,cjsG2o Dec. ie52,5os
Cash in S2I7 O63 S2i30i35S Dec. 81 020 ESQ
Deposits in Ma
tiona banks 1e.299599 1G615.sl5 Inc 3i6.2l6
Available cash $2d 3G2 ,97 $3.50 60 1873 Dec 81 1903 1874
Deduct minor liza
bities ....... 10 5s3 7I3 1851 4:3 Dec. 4oo6
Act cash s24e T79Os4 s241. 500,
Customs receipts reported from Washington to-
day were 1898 500 internal revenue receipts
5000 $780, and miscellaneous receipts S2320o; total
Government receipts for the day, S11O9232: eX-
penditures, 81 ,121 900: excess Of expenditures,
$3147ST Receipts for the month to date, Sl4.-
245, 100: expenditures SIG 12j0UO excess OF ex-
penditures. S11.S19S90 Receipts for the fiscal
year to date. $43.274.313; expenditures. S6S,213,-
46S; excess Of expenditures SD 161,2I3 Receipts
of National bank notes for redemption to-day
were $3.50 067.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-18
6nmmcr Resort @nioes.
Summer Homes on Long Island.

Long Island " illustrated descriptive book and
Summer Homes book describing hotels and boardins
900 and 1913 Broadway New-fork; at S35 FuioIs';
Eag,e summer Bureau and F1stbush-ayc station. L. l.
r. r. Brooklyn send ~ cents in stamps for Long
Isanl'' or (2D cents for Summer Homes" 70 II. NJ
SMITH Traffic Manager L. l. X. r.. Long Island cry
Naus- York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-18

EUROPEAN FINANCIAL MARKETS.
London. Aug H. ?. m-Corsols. ll3a. for money and
1I3 I for Canadian Pacific, 5S5s Erie.
10: preferred. 27ia Illinois Central So Mexican
ordinary 10 Paul common. G1l2; Ncw-fork CENTRAL
aii. Pennsylvania 5tA Reading. 4a Mexican Central
new per bonds 81. Louisville and Nashville. 42s;
Atchison common. 1lh
80 p m.-Moncy 4 cent. The rate Of discount IN
the open market FOR both short and three months bs Is
1O2 francs s2iz centimes for the account
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-18

In State issues there was a sale OF $1,000 Vir-
rjnia funded debt 2-3s OF 1891 at 30
Railway bonds were quiet and strong Inc
nrjncipal advances were Atchison general As -
Adjustments, p: Chesapeake and ONO cohso os'
& Eric general len H. to 5Ji2: Louisville, New
Aibanv and Chicago generals. to % Philadel-
mia and Reading general is, ] 10 - y LOUIS
and Southwestern LIST. H. to 6113, and southern
Railway rs. 1ss to S1l2 The losses were IN an
cases confined TO insignificant amounts anu the
transactions were only S4I0oOo
Money on call was 345 per cent Time money
rates were & per cent for all periods me com
n,ercial paper market rates were h"iiiiii", II"
per cent for prime indorsed DIS receive uie' ~
/ nor cent for four months acceptance ana
choice four months single name paper as per
cent for good six months sinGle-namc naper' anu
above for names not so well known ineIe "aS
newt 70 nothing doing in commerclai papr''
pr,roe Endorsed bills receivable continued 10 ne
offered at y per cent, but purchases were lie
The foreign exchange market was WEAK ihcis
was no Increase in the offerings ana the ue'n'iiu
vas very light. Posted rates OF the pfdnnCiPal
Srawers Of exchanre were 81 S7l4 and 81 Ssl2 for
long ard short sterling bills respectively iaiIs
froncs : II for long and ,.13s for short Berlin
rcichsmarks 95lh for long and "bN Tor snort
Amsterdam. guilders. 4OH FOR long ana W. ivi
shor, Rates for actual business closed as fol-
lows: Gable transfers. S4SINSlol4 demand
81 Si;4MS1S7: sixty days, SISohW$i ~ ac .,
ments for acceptance, ~ DAYS, 800 VF',,",,
documents for payment - stf"S+ 0',H L. ~ -
cables : 1871 less 1-1645-ldh; checks 2lo'sn
< lGH less l-l6: sixty days. D lSAN5lSN less
10 Reichsnarks cables. Jj1S 30 u 10. chcchs'
95I%095 9-16 sixty days. 80 l-l6n0Jh. Guilders
long 1Oit n 10 g. ~. short ~ DID -
The price OF domestic exchange was as foi-
lows at the places named San Francisco
sight. nominal; telegraph, nom'nai. |hioaso'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-18
Diui0eno Notices.

OFFICE OF THE AMERICAN COAL COMPANY
No. ! Broadway,
New-York. Aug. 10Th. 1896.
HNHE BOARD OF DIRECTORS of the Ameri-
L can Coal Company. Of Allegany County. Md. have
day dividend Of four cent
the capital stock Of the company payable nj tns
Tuesday. September ist. 1896.
The transfer books Will be closed Wednesday August
18th. at o'clock m. and reopen the morning OF
GEORGE NJ. BOwL.BY.
Secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-18

HOTEL AND COTTAGES.
On the Ocean Beach. 3 miles from New-York
Excellent surf Bathing Fishing. Boating ETC.
New and Liberal Management Reasonable Rates. Ere
quert Trains
LONG BEACH ASSOCIATION. II Broadway
GEORGE MURRAY. Manager. Long Beach l..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-18
RAILWAY Eq! irMEnT COMPANY
financial glerilons.

WABASH RAILROAD CO. ,..,,ar.
NOTilE-Thc Annual Meeting OF 'he '.oo"
~ holders ami Debeniue Mortgage b'ndhoiasaS ansrI
a., ~ r. tir'ad Company VIII be held at me sr"r'ai
40 -, me- COMPANY ia the Cly - 81 LOUIS "'''i 20 "a
H.is, sepfem! e. = 1856. commencing a. mn , -
a., .le.ti,n II Directors and the tiahsi.l ~
=, s,ch iher bus ness legally come "e'"'e '
s,ansfe, hooks II the fad COMPANY WIZ he '''s
e.,,rt,v August \ 1896 twelve "e.p'h nun o., -
,,' 80 ,eCnenol Wednesday september !" ls'o' 81 '
o clock A. ~ = n Ashley President
J. C. oTTEsoN. Secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-18

BONDS-THE MONEY MARKET.
Sales Of Government bonds were connned 10
81 600 coupon As of 1907 at 1862 and $1,000 at
1O6s.. and $1,000 coupon is Of 1925 at 1874, and
$4,000 at 1872 Final quotations were;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-18
Cost ano found.

7 OST-Bankbook No Gal. 1853 Bank for savings. 70
IL Fourth ave. New-YoTk Payment stopped Plenss
return book to bank
7 OsT-Passhook. So 24.ei2 of the sior sevin0
IL Bank. Payment has been stopped. lease return
book TO bank n 2. Sd street and 9Th Avenue
7 OsT-Rank Book No 7fo.333 Bank for Savings. 30
IL Fourth Ave New York. Payment stopped. Please
return book 10 Bank.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-18
Connirn Board.

.>oooNNNNNNNNNNNNNN~NyNN NN-NNNoN>N>~|~~NN~~~>
CRAND VIEW FARM--Boa7d during September and
" October 81 20 and s. per week two most beautiful
months n the country house has bath. and is on hlgh
elevation with hrst-class table. Mrs. j. II. TOTTEN.
Southport Conn., New-Haven Railroad convenient 10
g
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-18
Auttion Sales. financial.
LOUIS MEsIER. AuctiOnecr.
REGULAR AUCTION SALE
STOCKS AND BONDS
By Adrian IL Muller n Son.

WEDNESDAY,. AUGUST 10.
At 1890 o'clock AZ the York l@al-Esate Salesroom
III Broadway.
Cror account Of whom It may concern)
124 shs. Broadway Insurance Co.
shs 10Th Ward Bank.
% 81 Avenue r. r. Go. ,
5000 Hampton Roads Hotel co. Isl MICE SKY fuho
D. BIDS. 1914.
IS Ramapo Water GO.
10 shs Metropolitan Trust CO.
s25 Elmira Municipal lmpt co. lst Consl D p C.
Mtge. BIDS. due lHi2.
s35 Al Receivers Cers Of the Emira National Bank
OF Flmra. ~ y. - p. c. paid on act
SO 600 Mo. Kan q Eastern r. r. LIST Mtse. p C.
Bonds, 1912.
The herald., 1896-01-04

do you consider that a good reason fos
coming here to annoy me?"
Have pity on me-"
"What have to do with your love affairs? r.
''1f you would permit mirror"
The Queen rose to her feet, trembling with
rage "Who dares to speak to me OF mir
ror?" she said grinding her teeth.
"Do not be angry, Your Majesty, I beg OF
you, and deign to hear me. This young girl
whom you see before you, so fresh and pretty,
is the victim of strange delusion. She
imagines that she is ugly"
We'll " said the Queen, "she is right I
never saw more hideous object"
Jacinta. at these cruel words, thought shs
would die of modification. Doubt was no
longer possible; she must be ugly. Her eyes
closed, she fell on the steps of the throne in
a deadly swoon.
He cried out loudly that her Majesty must be
say more. The guards seized him, and at
sign from the Queen the headsman came for
ward. He was always beside the throne, for
she might need his services at any moment
"Do your duty" said the Queen, pointing
out the man who had insulted her. The ex-
ecutioner raised his cleaning ak Just as Ja-
cinta came to herself and opened her eyes.
Then two shrieks pierced the air. One was
a cry of Joy for in the glittering steel Jacinta
saw herself so charmingly pretty-and the
other a scream of anguish, as the wicked
soul Of the Queen took fight. unable to bear
the sight Of her face in the impromptu mirror.
Short Stories.
The herald., 1896-01-04

, OF Gust in the middle OF this wretched room
had gone up in whirl TO the ceiling and
fallen in a wider circumference than it had
previously occunied.
He understood what that indescribable and
awful whirl of dust indicated in the aban-
duArd I,,.4As O1 MINERS IL Vas the ashes Of
some human being who had perished there
The rain. the bewildering lightning. the peals
and crashes OF the reverberaiing thunder were
nothing in comparison 10 the horror which
caEe over him in this reflection. He would
in spite Of the tempest, dee from this tomb
of some brother miner. But Just then the wind
shut the door and in his nervous haste he
could not open 1t. After few seconds he
recovered from what he mentally termed wo-
manish and absurd cowardice, and he resolved
to stay there night II II killed him.
Suppose his comrades, II he ever returned to
them, he whispered half aloud. should learn
that he. Carroll Jones, strapping, great fell
low, who had hunted for weeks alone and in
their company. through the wilds Of the for
ests. and had had his experiences with the
red men and wild animals-should learn that
cabin for few hours. Bah! He would make
a fire, cook his supper and go to sleep. In
this most desirable frame of mind he Herewith
gathered some biz of wood together, that we're
already on the hearth and about the floor.
and drawing a match set them in a blaze.
AS this illumination grew and gathered In
strength, the lightning almost ceased, but
the rain was still falling in torrents.
He began TO feel more comfortable. cooked
his supper made some coffee. and smoked his
The herald., 1896-01-04

pipe, and in the coy warmth Of the fireplace
he wrapped himself in his blanket and lay
down with his feet close to the glowing en-
bers.
gradually awoke and opened his eyes. He was
lying on his right side, and as he looked to-
ward the wall facing him, there was a shadow
on 1.-THE distinct outlines of a man, and the
man must be behind him, and between him
and the FIRE. He remained perfectly still
shut his eyes and tried to believe he was
dreaming but he could not so deceive him.
self. The pattering of the rain was too audi
BILE. as it fell upon the roof above him; the
warmth Of the fire had put him in glow and
the wind came in gusts and sighings, through
the little window and under the door, Great
heavens He would die with suspense and
horror II he did not learn who was behind
him. Great drops Of sweat ran down his face,
his hands shook, but again he opened his
eyes. There the shadow remained. With re-
newed self-control he turned over, and there,
close beside him, stood a dead man. with a
dagger sticking in his heart, and one hand
outstretched, with the fingers pointing TO-
ward the right side of the fireplace. For one
moment Carroll Jones noted the agonized ex.
preston of the eyes and face Of the figure, as
though it wished but could not speak. and ther
he swooued into entire unconsciousness. The
sun was shining in the little window ant
through the chinks Of the cabin when ths
hunter for gold awoke. He started up, and
opening the door with some exertion found
it was full noontime. What long slumbeI
he must have had, and how beautiful every.
thing looked outside after the terrible storm
The cabin had served his purpose well. Ht
quickly made UP the fire. cooked his break
fast and while eating It remembered horrid
vivid dream he must have had, and he shud
dered as he gazed about the dreary place
where such an awful vision had appeared te
hin. Jest thea . slisht scratching sound
The herald., 1896-01-04
HERE AND THERE.

Emile Zoia recently admitted that IN NJ
novels he has used scenes and situations Dc,
rived from Otway, Ben Jonson and other Eng.
lish writers.
Arant Bentley, a young negro Of George
town, KY, recently died from the effects OF q
hemorrhage brought on by shouting hallelujah
at a revival meeting
Steps have been taken toward putting Q
memorial tablet to Huxley In Westminster
Abbey, but 1t Is thought unlikely that the
authorities of the Abbey will consent.
1t is reported that Sir Frederick Leighton
intends to bequeath his fine mansion at Kens.
ington to the Royal Academy. as an Official
residence for future presidents OF that society.
1t is magnificent house.
Two young men of Palermo, Italy, named
Notabartolo have left that city to go to Turin
and back without a penny in their pockets.
They will swim the Straits Of Messina, They
are wealthy, but are suffering from ennui
Five short autograph poems by Robert Burma
we're sold recently in London for $3.50, three
SlOS. At the same time seven letters of STA
Waiter Scott were sold for about $27 so apiece.
Charles ]. Weller of Elkhart, Ind, was EN-.
ployed in grinding at an emery wheel, but. "a
garding the position as dangerous. handed in
his resignation. Five minutes before the time
for ending his last day at the work the wheel
burst and killed him.
A clergyman in Ohio, the Rev. Or. Smith.
Is, addressed as the Rev. jeremiah Prophsi
Elijah Smith. His sons, Most Noble Festus
and Sir Walter Scctt Bart, and his dauehters'
Juan Fernandez Island and Terra del FuerS
Smith, constitute an interesting family. TkS
ladies of the family are familiarly known -
Nan and Del.