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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-17
IT rs A GO.

From a notice printed this morning
on one of the Standards Anaconda
pages. II will be learned that the sub
scribers to the Anaconda opera-hous
fund are 90 hold a meeting next Tues
day evening for the purpose of max
ing a preliminary organization.
The success attending the effort TO
secure a fund for the building of an
opera house in this city has been most
gratifying. few weeks ago. without
formalities or agitation or ado.
and, indeed, without preliminary
announcement, II was proposed
20 canvass the city with a
view TO seeing how much money
could be raised in comparatively mod
est sums as a popular subscription to-
ward the amount needed to build and
equip a suitable theater. The aim OF
the solicitors was TO call on the mer-
chants and business men. to present TO
them the proposition that $4,000 must
be raised. and to ascertain what pro-
portion of this total might be counted
on in the proposed popular contribu-
ton.
The response was thoroughly crafty
ing. Five hours OF work brought the
offers up to a total OF 5000 Within
two days the ten-thousand dollar mark
had been passed. Thereafter. at the
leisure which they could secure.
the solicitors kept up the good work
until they were able. some time ago.
to present a good-as-gold list which
reached a round fifteen-thousand-do dollar
total
This popular subscription was made
on the understanding that. on or be-
fore April Is. by the more pretentious
business concerns in the city and by
added private subscription, the sum
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IT GOES RIGHT ON.

BY fts and starts public opinion
pitches in as II to make aggressive war
for the rescue of Niagara Falls from
the grasping corporations. Newspapers
are eloquent in their descriptive
sketches of the spectacle which the
Falls present, they draw a desolating
picture OF the scene that will be Of
fered IL the cascade runs dry IL did.
in fact. run almost dry this spring.
The locality was seized a few years
ago by wealthy corporations which
proposed the generation of wonders in
electrical power through the agency OF
Hhe Falls. These concerns have multi
piled until the diversion Of water from
points above the Falls shows itself
perceptibly in the loss of the flow
where the big plunge occurs. Period
ically the newspaper protest is brought
lit was pretty vigorous this spring
Yet we read that a contract is about
TO be given out for an immense canal
10 cost four or five million dollars.
with the effect Of robbing the Falls
Of a large flow of water II f. strange
that tlls robbery should be permitted.
At many points which are convenieus
for manufacturing purposes. near Ma
CARA, power can be generated. through
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THEY CAN DECIDE TT.

Those who care to form conclusions
that are worth entertaining in regard
to what is liable to happen at st.
Louis, must wait until the Illinois re-
publicans have held their convention;
they meet at Springfield fortnight
hence. In the matter of preferences at
st. Louis, much depends on the con-
illusions which the Illinois republicans
reach.
In the first place, Illinois plays an
important part in the number of the
delegates 1t sends to the national con-
vention-it ranks third in the list of
states. Its significance is greater than
common this year because New York.
with seventy-two delegates, is fully
committed to Governor Morton, while
Pennsylvania, with sixty-four dele
gates, is under a pledge that is pre-
sumed to be binding to Senator Quay.
Essentially the forty-eight delegates
who will represent Illinois will be with
out obligation to any man among the
republican aspirants. The seasons
campaigning opened with the an
nouncement that Mr.. Cullom would be
pressed as the choice of his state-that
was before the popular son" scheme
had exhausted itself. The practical
element in the case is that Mr.. Cullom,
in the quest for delegates. has been
repeatedly defeated in the local con-
ventions.
II the result of the coming state con-
ton in Illinois is a winning for McKin-
ley, the other aspirants in the race
may look to their laurels-the chances
of their defeat at st. Louis will be
more than even. If, on the other hand.
the republicans who meet at Spring
field hold aloof, 1t will be comparatively
easy for the state of Illinois to name
the candidate to whom the national
convention will commit itself.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-17
THEIR FAVORITE.

Those Kentucky republicans had a
good deal Of turmoil before they
reached conclusions but, in the end.
the Mckinley people made a killing.
When conditions that were the merest
accident in politics put Bradley in the
Office OF governor Of Kentucky there
was mention of him for second place
on the republican ticket; 1t requires an
accident to give the Kentucky COVER
norship to a republican.
But Bradley saw destiny in 1t. He
concluded to try for first place, the re-
suit being a contention between him
and Mckinley with the main features
of which the Standards readers are
familiar. The Kentucky republicans
speak out for Bradley, with Mckinley
as their second choice.
Sane people realize that Bradley Is
about as likely to be nominated for the
Office of president as he is to be sum-
moned to the regency OF the British
empire; but the action of the Kentucky
convention was an easy way to let
Mckinley get a good grip on Ken
tucky's delegation. Kentucky repub-
leans go full length against free coin
age OF course.
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of $4,000. all told. should be available.
That condition was met within the
stipulated time; the full amount has
been subscribed. Anaconda can have a
first-rate opera house this season, and
no mortgage will burden IL; 1t will be
the free-and-clear property of its stock
holders when, for the first time, its cur
tain is rung up. That's the way to
have an opera house.
The Standard takes great pride In
the showing which, in this matter, its
townsmen have made. The next busi-
ness is to see to IL that. in appoint
ments, in architectural effect, in decora-
tion and in the choice of a site for the
building, we get a place of entertain
ment which, in every way, shall be
worthy of this public-spirited and
prosperous city.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-17
FRIDAY. APRIL IL, 1896.
CAPTAIN SHEPHERD.

During the declining years of his life
the venerable figure known to every
citizen OF Butte as Captain" Shepherd
lived in a world that was kind to him.
His experience had been that of many
another pioneer to whom the ups and
downs of frontier experience were ia
miliar. He rounded Cape Horn nearly
fifty years ago: he knew all about early
triumphs and trials in California. He
was intensely proud of his military ex-
perience in early life: possibly he un-
consciously permitted himself. in his
later years. to add a touch of ro-
nance to that which in his prime had
been to him a reality.
But a loyal subject to his country's
flag was good old Captain Shepherd.
and an ardent lover of his country. In
the city of Butte he came to be a
unique character but. i'm his many
haunts, never an unwelcome presence.
In truth, he was a dependent; he was
old and feeble and alone. Yet he never
was friendless; every contribution to-
ward his personal comfort was a SER
VIC NOiC
plenty of men in Butte who were ready
TO smooth the veterans journey over
every rough place in the road.
This happened because the Captain"
was a modest old gentleman whose
heart happened to be larger than his
purse but who. while often feeling his
sense of dependence. never revealed an
unmanly trait. He was fit to be In
affiuence; he was a better man than
some of those who may never know
what II means to have this life's neces-
stiles pressed upon them through the
charitable impulse of a thoughtful
neighbor.
Butte loses a familiar figure in the
death of Captain Shepherd. 1t will be
said. perhaps. that he can be spared;
and. yet. the Standard would feel that
II had failed in what is justly due,
were II to omit a pleasant tribute
to the old gentleman or to with
hold a gentle word in reference to an
eventful life in which there was SC
much that was excellent and of good
report.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-17
ABOUT THE CANDIDATES.

We have yet to hear It claimed that
Senator Cullom's face ever split rails
Detroit Tribune.
William c. whitney calmly denies that
he will either get married or nominated
for the Observation-Disclosures Dispatch.
We admit that Mr.. Reed can ride a BIZ
cycle, but Mr.. Mckinley can likewise
learn II IL becomes really necessary for
him TO do so.-Cleveland Leader.
When the silver plate is sent around at
st. Louis will McKinley's friends en-
courage the collection so far as to drop
campaign buttons on it?-Philadelphia
Times.
Ex-President Harrison evidently looks
forward with a good deal of satisfaction
to sitting in the grand stand and looking
on while some of the other men do the
running for Observation-Disclosures Star.
CONGRESSMAN Grosvenor of Ohio says
the action of the New Hampshire repub-
lican convention was one of the flow
ers which bloom over the garden wall OF
party politics" Mr.. Grosvenor is sus-
pected OF being a Mckinley man.-In-
dianapolis Journal
/ Beyond doubt Allison is a far stronger
man than Mckinley; he is stronger than
Reed. against whom may be alleged that
| other superstition. confirmed by expert
ence. that the republican party cannot
4 elect a candidate taken from the eastern
I states.-Boston Post
4 The report that Mrs. Cleveland wants
| her husband to run again for president
Involves the necessary inference that sht
1 must have some serious private grudgt
| against him. Notwithstanding the gen
! eral impression that they dwell together
| nleasantly.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Getting the glad hand" is the lates
phrase for being jollied. The Mckinle,
boom is getting this sort of hand from
various expectant ministers plenipoten
tiary. but what il needs most Is the IA
and willing hand.-Philadelphia Record.
Allison Is stronger with the people thai
any other man who can be nominated b.
any party. That is the strength that vii
finally prevail in the 81. Louis conven
lion and in the November ballot boxes b.
| the greatest majority that has ever bee
cast for a president Of the United States
| - Ioua Register.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-17

In the spring the fair girls fancy
Lightly turns to hiking suits.
And bedecked in cunning boomers.
On her wheel she gaily scoots.
Town Topics.
Poet Ito editor)-I send you a poem,
"Why Do 1 Liver" Please answer. Edi-
tor-Because you send your poem by
mail.-Texas Siftings.
b big words an fine Clothes" said Uncle
Eben, lis frequently alike in not kib-
BERN much dat rely amounts ter any
thing. STAR
You don't read novels as much as you
used to, Mr.. Beverly" mo, there are
so few women in fiction nowadays that
are fit to associate with."-Chicago Rec
ord.
Don't you think, Harry. you could in
duce one or two boys to come to Sunday
SCHOOL," Il could bring one" he replied
DE udder fellers in our alley kin lick
e."-Life.
Mamma-Did the young man state his
intentions? Papa-He did; but I'm blest
y 1 could understand what he was talk
ing about! What is platonic affection
anyway PUCK.
This is positively the last time" NUT
tered the king of Mbwpka, making a wry
face, that l ever will be persuaded to
tackle a stew made from a bitter parti-
san. ''-Indianapolis Journal
Mrs. Won Blumer-Dear what does IL
mean when you get a notice from the
bank that your account is overdrawn?
Won Blumer-In the case of a man it
means that he is married.-Puck.
A-Our friend, Gustavus, fell to-day
from a ladder 16 feet high and is none
the worse. B-You don't mean 1t! A
It's a fact. You see he dropped from the
bottom rung.-Unsere Geselschaft.
Yes" they remarked, "she has bee
in her bonnet" The woman politician
sneered. 1T must look horrid," she said.
II should think she would have a bird.
or at least a wing. Detroit Tribune.
Mr.. Huggard-Ah, darling, must / say
good night? Harsh voice from the top OF
stairs (full of sarcasm)-Not necessarily,
young man; not necessarily! If you wish
to be truthful you must say good morn
I ing.-Tid Bits.
What two beautiful childrenl Are
| they twins?" said an old bachelor to an
/ Austin lady with two children. "Oh, yes
! they are twins" replied the lady. "Ex-
| cuse my curiosity, madame, but are you
the mother of both of them?'-Texas
\ SiftingS.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-17

II the national republican platform is
sound" enough on the financial ques-
ton, Colonel Sanders in consideration
of a reasonable stipendary emolument
will take the stump in doubtful eastern
states and tell people of the 10 to /
rot" The colonel will not take the
stump in Montana this year, not at the
present low price of eggs.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-17

II the republican nominating conven-
ton insists on somebody else for state
auditor. Mr.. Boos will cheerfully bow
to the will of the majority. assuring the
convention that he will be perfectly
satisfied with the nomination for gov
ernor, lieutenant governor, treasurer.
secretary of state. attorney general or
representative in congress.
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TO ADVERTISERS.

The Anaconda Standard guarantees its
advertisers a bona hde paid circulation.
Daily and Sunday. three times greater
than that OF any other Newspaper sub-
iished I'm the state OF Montana. <ertis'
ing contracts will be made SUBJ to this
guarantee.
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the application of streams OF swift
current, in almost limitless quantities,
and this without utterly despoiiing
what nature has done in providing one
of the worlds wonders at Niagara
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-17

The fact that the Kentucky conven-
ton instructed the delegation to vote
for Mckinley as soon as Bradley's
name is withdrawn is regarded by the
governor as a home thrust.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-17

Having signifed his willingness TO
accept the honor of delegate to ST.
Louis, the Hon. o. F. Goddard should
hasten to let a surprised and delighted
nation know on what committees he is
willing to accept the honor of appoint
ment
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effect of this kind of Raines is so pecu-
liar. moreover. that the republicans
are despairing of getting in out Of the
wet by fall.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-17

The Iowa legislature, according to
the Sioux City Journal killed LOT
more bills than it passed" The Iowa
legislature must have Travelled the pace
chat kills.
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of snyNperson caught stealing the Stand
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All general business letters and corrH-
spondence should be addressed to Tne
Standard Publishing Company. Anaconda
Mont.
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Senator Teller refuses to be dele
gate TO st. Louis because he can't sup
port a gold standard candidate for the
presidency. Senator Teller evidently
hasn't heard the roaring of the Gamer
on boom.
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The unf; vorable criticisms passed
upon Mr.. Holmes enterprising efforts
in that direction may deter Mr.. Durant
from going to confession.
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The Ohio legislature has passed
law providing that murderers shall be
put to death by electricity. 1t looks
like a dead steal from New York.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-17
PROMISES RIGHT AND LEFT.

Within sixty days Manager Hanna.
of the Mckinley campaign, will find
himself Obliged to provide for the NOM
ination of six or seven vice presidents,
all to run ON the ticket for this year.
Mr.. Hanna has made much of the
second place argument. 1t has been
used on Bradley of Kentucky. 1t was
the temptation set before Governor
Lippett, of Rhode Island. That states
republican convention dealt strangely
with Speaker Reed-the talk is that
Governor Lippett was greatly fiatter-
ed, that the proper combination be-
tween Ohio and Rhode Island for the
two places on the St. Louis ticket was
impressively put before him, and that
Rhode Islands convention acted ac-
cordingly.
1t appears, however that the Nc
Kinley managers are as polite to one
or two favored republicans in New
Jersey as to the ambitious gentlemen
in Kentucky, Rhode Island and else
where In fact, the McKinleyites have
a large assortment of first-choice can
didates for second place. They have
come into alliance more or less close
with an amount of second-place talent
which may prove embarrassing in
June. The Mckinley methods of this
year are not admirable.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-17

The supreme court Of Massachusetts,
has decided that IL you step of a car
while IL is motion and get hurt you
can collect from the railway company
an urgent request not TO do IL again.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-17

The Ohio anti-theater hat law Is said
to be dead letter already. 1t was
low-down affair. anyhow
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-17

The favorite son now has to run the
risk of being eclipsed in interest by the
favorite baseball club.
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Senator Hill is quoted as being in
favor of the denomination of Cleveland,
but we can hardly believe the sena-
tor would carry his animosity to such
a length as that.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-17

It's hot race among the republican
state conventions this week to see
which can draft the strongest and most
uncompromising resolutions in favor of
gold monometallism.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-17

Although the Kentucky delegation II
nominally for Bradley, Mr.. McKinley''
string on IL is visible to the naked eye
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-17

The Bradley boom will be offered In
evidence at ST. Louis as exhibit A.
u. A.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-17

1t was more through discretion than
courtesy that the Mckinley boom
didn't carry the war and the fat into
Maine
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-17

IL was fitting that Captain Shepherd
should pass away on the anniversary of
the death of Abraham Lincoln.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-17

The Mckinley boom doesn't extend
from Maine to California, anyway.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-17

There is no USE" says Steve Elkins.
trying to bring Harrison out" There
might be. If Harrison saw a chance to
get back in.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-17

The Colorado democracy is satisfied
that Sepator Tillman's pitchfork has
it's good points.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-17

An amendment appears TO have been
carried making the republican slogan
read: Protection and the single gold
STANDARDIZED one but both.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-17

The masses do not appear to be for
Governor Bradley. but then the A. p.
A. is opposed TO masses.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-17

However, Murderer Holmes confess
sion that he was born with the devil
in him" is probably no lie.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-17

Have you heard the news from
Maine? How she went. hell bent. for
Thomas b. Reed and the Wall street
creed
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-17

As one Of the members OF the Mon
tana delegation 10 ST. Louis there
would be no insects on Col. John b
Read.
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Maid Of Athens. ere VIC part
Give me back my silver heart.
Il can't" the clever damsel cried.
MY new beau's picture Is inside
Chicago Record.
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Et tn, Brute! California is choosing
Mckinley delegates. How the Cameron
boom does roar.
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The A. p. A. ticket seems to be Brad
ley and Gold.
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The reaction against the Raines
liquor law is so strong that all the
charter elections In New York state
this spring are going democratic. The
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-17

While he spoke to the labor organiza-
lions Of Chicago. Mr.. Carlisle intended
his remarks for the goldbugs OF New
York
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THE BUCCANEER OF MAINE.

ert Morris. Out Of gratitude he introduced
him 70 Gen Washington. From him ne
received commission as captain OF the
Franklyn. dated January %. HIS
Capt Tucker must have made great
haste after the enemy, for a letter from
Washington 10 congress. dated February
g. ITS. states that Capt Waters and
Capt Tucker have captured ard sent into
Gloucester q large prtgantine-"
While his vessel was being repaired. he
was asked 10 take command OF a small
schooner Of only 50 tons FOR a short cruise
She carried four guns and six swiveis.
Hosting upon this craft a flag made for
him by his vffe.s hands, he saAed away.
That very night he heard firing. and. SAIL
ing toward the sound. he found an Eng
iish transport loaded with troops for Bos-
ton. She had beaten OF her assailants.
two American cruisers, but Tucker fol-
lowed her. The transport got aground
and bloody conflict soon followed. The
transports captain was killed and she
struck her flag.
She carried generous stores OF ammu-
milton. clothing and food, which were so
sorely needed just then by Washington's
hungry and ragged men, Tho troops on
the transport were Scotch, and their dead.
IS in number, were buried next day amid
the wailing of the women. who had ac-
companied them. and piaintive funeral
dirge played by the Highland hagpipers.
Com. Tucker used 10 tell this story. fire.
quentiy winding UP by whistiing the
mournful air. TO which the desolate High
land women laid their husbands in the
grave In a foreign land.
A Rich Prise.
Tucker was soon given command Of the
armed schooner Hancock and ii Is inter-
esting TO read the list OF vessels taken ~