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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-05
Arbor Day My 12
Special Dispatch to the Standard.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Helena, April 4-Governor Richards
signed to-day the following Arbor day
proclamation: In pursuance Of the law
i hereby designate May II. 1896, as Arbor
day, and recommend the observance
thereof by the citizens of Montana. The
law has wisely set apart one day in the
year to be devoted to tree planting by pa
triotic citizens who recognize the value Of
such adornments to the present and flu
ture. In no section of the country can the
custom of Arbor day be observed with
more propriety and with better results
than in Montana. i trust the public
schools will commemorate the occasion in
the usual manner. and that great benefit
will result to the state from the universal
observance of the day."
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-05
Tcaching-A Trade or a Prof ssion ?

When we compare the teachers
profession with the lawyers, the en-
gineer's, the physician's, the architects.
the clergyman's. we become aware that
neither in ideal nor yet in practice or
in tendency does II make even as high
demands as the least meritorious of
them. II has been thought that any
one who was willing to undertake the
drudgery could keep school. We have
not insisted Strenuously. because We
have not felt strongly upon the indis-
pensableness either of a thorough
knowledge of the subjects to be taught
or OF a trained skill In the art and
method of teaching them. In one Of
his letters to Motley, John Stuart Mill
that English friend of the United
States, deplored "the fatal belief of
your public that anybody is fit for any
thing" This optimistic conceit was no
doubt developed by the practice of the
earlier Americans who turned their
hands TO anything. and, thanks TO the
bounty of a virgin continent. generally
with good results. But progress has
given rise to specialization, and the
An eriCan. like the European. has be-
come a specialist. He is learning to do
one thing well. Already the fatal be-
lief deprecated by Mil has disap-
peared from business, where il means
ruin and BANKRUPTCY. and from manu-
featuring and transportation, where
il means arson and murder. But IL
still survives in our administration Of
public affairs. where the evil conse-
quences. though greater. are not so
strongly felt because they are less per-
sonal. less tangible. and more widely
diffused ] hesitate to say that any
thing Is or could be worse than our
unreformer civil service. yet / sus-
pect the taneful character OF what
Mill calls that fatal BELIEF Is most
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-05
Inter. st At tn. school Election.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Helena, April 4.-Dr. William Treacy
and E. w. Beattie were elected school
trustees to-day. More interest was taken
in the election than in any similar event
in history, 2.342 separate ballots being
cast. The vote was: DIR. William Treacy
ISIS; E. w. Beattie, 1.236; Charles ID.
Greenfield. 955; Clifford ii. Anderson. 769;
H Tom s.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-05

strikingly revealed in our administra-
ton of education. IL is at this point
reform must begin. AS Professor
Laurie has well said. 1.-The education
question, now a least. is a question OF
the qualification of public school
teachers "-President ]. G. Schurman.
in the April Forum.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-05
GOING OF HE BOXERS.
The Famous olympic Athletic Club Dis
banda and [ eases to Ex st.

New. Orleans. April 4.-The Olympic
Athletic club. for many years the leading
sporting club in the country. and before
which occurred a number of the great pu-
gilistic events by which championships
were decided, has voted TO liquidate and
disband. being unable to prevail against
the popular opposition to pugilism.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-05
TOM CANNON KILLED.
He Falls Under the wheels of - Northern
Pacific Tram

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Helena, April 4.-Thomas II. Cannon, a
railroad machinist. formerly in the en-
ploy of the Northern Pacific, was killed
this morning in the Northern Pacific
yards while attempting to board an east
bound train. The wheels ran over his
head. He was discovered by Fred Fuller.
a switchman. The dead man was well
known here. where he had lived for years.
He leaves a sister. Mrs. ]. f. Sebelist. of
this city.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-05
Dress Goods and SILK Department
teeming with novelties, at Prahman's.
A Runawly .Icrident.

away accident on the west side early
this morning and sustained two bad
scalp wounds and a sprained leg. He
was removed to DR.. Wells hospital.
where his injuries were dressed.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-05

From the New York Tribune
I'm give SO" announced the man in the
third pew from the front. The converted
counterfeiter rose with emotion. And 90
he exclaimed. will make II S10o''
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-05

The fact that some men are self-made
relieves the Almighty Of a great re-
spOnsibility.-Life.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-05

Hemstitched Huck towels. for SOC.
Monday. at Prahman's.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-05

In every household-Newbros Witch
Hazel Cream.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-05

Hemstitched Huck towels. for SOC.
Monday. at PTslhman's.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-05

Wrapper sale Monday at Prahman
Dry Goods Co.
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o. XII Lewis $. 6 Go Co.,
A GREAT PURCHASE.

5000 yards fine Zephyr
Ginghams bought at tn
recent great sale in New
York at just half price
The regular 20 cent quail
ity of fine French Cling
hams on sale here to NOR
row, Mondly at Ioc the
yard. One hundred styles
to select from-in all, ov-
er 5000 yards We have
decided to put this entire
lot IN the basement annex
giving ali plenty OF room.
Dress Goods
This Week.
This opportunity is really unusual. Read
about IL.
Lot Three shades Illuminated Jac-
guards silk and wool novelty. at 75c;
value 81.
Lot -Four shades Satin Surface Fig
ured Solel at 75c: value. 81.
Lot 3-Five-Color Combinations, 40 inch
es wide. silk and Wool Novelties. hand
twisted changeable grounds. with dots.
SOC; value. $.25
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Attention, Members improved Order oi
.. Red Mau.

A tribe Is now being formed in
Butte. You are requested TO send your
address, or call on 5. Genzberger.
chairman of committee. rs East Park.
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Administer and Smyrna Rugs in large
sizes al about one-third regular value.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16
Scores ON the Base Ba,i Field.

CHICAGO, July 16.-Basc hall scores
made by League clubs were: At Chi.
cago-Philadelphia 6. Chicago 10; ut
Clcvcland-New York 6, Cleveland 4; al
Pittsbu.g-Boston2 Pittsburg 1.
Western League: At II. Paul-Colum'
bus7, 1t. Paul II: al Milwaukee-Dctroit
8, milwaukee, :; ut cspolis-lndian-
apolis 10, Minneapolis 3.
Western Associations: AZ It. Joseph =
Dubuque o. St. Joseph I; at Des Moines-
Rockford kicked ut n decision and refused
to play in the fifth inninC-9,ooiu favor oi
Dcs Moincs; at Cedar Rapids Burlington
&. Cedar Rarids >: at ouincy-PeoTia D
Quincy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16
BOY GOVERNOR is DEAD.
william Z. Russeli Fxpirss Suddenly In
Canadian Fishing Camp.


FosroN, July 16.-A report has
reached here to the effect that ex-
Gov. William. Z. Russell died this
morning in cab at Quebec.
QUEBEC. July 16.-Ex-Gov. Will
liam L. Russell, Of Massachusetts,,
was found dead in bed this morning
in fishing camp at Adelaid. near
Grand Pabos. He passed through
Montreal in the best of health on tie
way to the salmon grounds in Caspe.
1t is supposed he died from heart dis
ease.
The nation will receive these It'd.
ings with sorrow and regret. MIR.
Russell's last public appearance was a!
the Chicago democratic convention,
where a week ago today he spoke for
sound money plank in the demo
cratic platform. He had been thrice
governor OF Massachusetts, and was
known as 1.-the boy governor. He
was Massachusetts choice for the
presidential nomination.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMS.

Governor Altgcld has restored the rights
of citizenship to Lewis j. Kemp, of Hoop
eston, and Francis Jacobs, of Sterling.
As soon as Emperor William heard Of
the attempt against President Faure's
life" he telegraphed him his warm con-
gratulations upon his escape.
A dispatch from Cape Town reports
that the Cape Colony house Of assembly,
after Il heated discussion. voted to grant n
leave of absence to Hon. Cecil Rhodes.
Obituary: At Sedalia, No, Rev. Joseph
B. Wright At Cleveland, Colonel James
Pickands. At Charlotte Mich, James
ii. Sherman, famous union spy during
the rebellion.
DIR. Mccarthy, of Chicago. saw dark
form disappear through the roof of his
nei-h5or's house early in the morning.
He turned IN burglar alarm and when
the police arrived he told them that burg
lars We're despoiling Commissioner of
Public Works Kent of his household
goods The police surrounded kent's
house and made n search of the premises,
but no burglar was seen.
A motion was made in the Brazilian
house of deputies to suspend diplomatic
relations with Great Britain until the
| Trinidad incident should be settled. The
government opposed the motion.
| A robbery involving the loss OF 5000
worth Of securities and jewelry has been
| reported from 1t. Joseph's hospital, Phila-
, delphia. The police rs yet have no eyi-
dcnce of,the guilt of any one.
Two rough characters, Doc Bennington
! and William Kirby, met on the levee at
| Alexandria, Mo. opposite Warsaw, Ills,
to settle their differences, the latter with a
| club and the former with knife. Ben
nington got in his work first and Kirby
/ hovers between life and death, with his
throat cut from ear to ear, a cash two feet
+, long in one arm and a cut in one hand.
The right of a creditor to use postal
card in making statement of indebted
ness came up before United States Com
missioner Foote at Chicago and was up
| held.
Sir Donald A Smith. the Canadian
| statesman and capitalist, has been in
vested at Windsor Castle as a knight COM
mandcr of the Order of st. Michael and
ST. George.
A dispatch received at Athens from
Crete says the Turkish authorities there
are gradually extending the military zone
and occupying new positions daily. Many
exccsses arg 5e;cS committed by the
Turks.
/, Ex-senator John r. Mcpherson. Of New
Jersey. had violent attack of asthma at
Denver and his life was only saved by the
hard work Of physicians
The Kansas divorce law, under which
! between a5,ooO and $4,000 divorces have
been granted in the last twenty-fi five years,
has been declared ineffective.
The body of imonths-old child wa
found in the Despllines river, near Chi
Lcaso. sewed in q sack
Henry Glass, farmer of Pipestone
, Mich, found three sticks of Gy Gynamite in {
sheaf of wheat he was about to throw int
threshing machine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16
TRAMPs CAPTURE A TRAIN.

They Attack the Crew and Want to MIR
der the Ecwsboy.
SIOUX CITY. Ia, July l6.-Thc Chicago
through nail on the Central due hero ut
$3.50 y. M. WIS taken possession of by
tramps between Fort Dodge and L. Mrs
Tuesday night. When the train crew en-
dcivorcd to drive them of twenty of the
hobos, armed with clubs and coupling
pins, assaulted them, severely iriuring
Baggageman Williams by a blow in the
face, and forcing the newsboy, who took
prominent part in the fight, to hide for
his life, rs three Of the vags whom he had
hurt swore to Kill him il he could be
found. Desperate fights between the
trainmcn and tramps took place at Rem
sen and Oycns, and not until lie Mars was
reached and the aid of the local officers
was secured were they finally routed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16
TELLS THE DREADFUL STORY.

Message In q Bottle shows What Became
of the Naronic.
LONDON, July i6.--At the Offices OF the
Whit star line in this city word was rc-
ocivotl yesterday that at Hoyloke, near
Blrkenhcad, a bottle was picked up recent
ly which contained tho following, written
ON n slip Of paper:
"Struck iceberg; sinking ast;mid-ecean;
Narunic.
signed YOUNG.
The steamer Naronic. one Of the largest
and finest frcightcrs Of the White star
line. sailed from Liverpool on Feb. IL.
lS1S. for New York. and from that time TO
this has never bccp heard from.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16
PENSION MATTERS.
Status of Claims Shown in the
Annual Inspection.
BIG DECREASE Of THOSE PErn1NG.

Since q Year Ago 1t Amounts to sc, 546 in
Number-Claims Now Awaiting Action
Aggregate 495.6G4. but Only Represent
4IO,922 Claimants - Number ON Rolls
Steadily Decreasing Through Deaths
Total Reaches Nearly Million.
WASHINGTON, July 16. = The present
status Of all pension claims is brought out
in the report Of the annual inspection of
the files of the pension bureau. This long
and tedious examination by large corps
of clerks has just been completed and tho
result shows the effect of the policy Of
Secretary Hoke Smith and Commissioner
Murphy in urging the expedition Of all
claims ready for final action SO that the
pensions nay inure to the immediate
benefit of the claimants.
Decrease in the Claims Pending.
Since July /, 1895, the total number of
pension claims of all kinds and classes
pending before the Office has decreased 56,
$40. This leaves the aggregate number
now awaiting action 1861. The actual
number of claimants is, however, only
,922 The difference in the figures is
due TO Implications of cases in which a
single claimant Applies for a pension un-
der several separate legal provisions, as
for instance, both under the general law
and the famous June %. 1890" act.
Death Is ,ialsing His Mark.
The number on the pension rolls is
steadily decreasing, and the Forthcoming
report Of the, commissioner of pensions,
which will be submitted within six weeks
will show the total number of pensions
everywhere to be n little over 910,000 a
slight decline. Official estimates place the
number of deaths of pensioners during the
fiscal year just closed at about 10000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16
Fight with Escapcd pcs,craSocs.

PERRY. O. l., July l6.-Harry Callahan,
deputy marshal just in from the plains,
reports a fight between the notorious out
law, Bill Doolin, Dynamite" Dick and
the other dcsperadocs who escaped from
the United States Jail recently, and a num-
Der of deputies who have been pursuing
the outlaws. One of the outlaws was shot,
but carried away by the band, and twO
horses were killed The outlaws are
heavily armed. The posse is still in pur-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16
Bryan En- Route to Lincoln.

ST. LOUIS. July 16.-Scarcely was
the sun up when Presidential Candi-
date Bryan and family left Salem,
ILL.,, for Lincoln, Neb. At each sta
tion where the train stopped Bryan
got off and shook hands with those
gathered to greet him.
After breakfast in this city he left
for Kansas City. At a suburban sta.
tion Hon., X. p. Bland boarded the
train and will accompany the party
to Jefferson City.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16
vanderbilt's Condition.

New YORK, July 6.-Vanderbilt's
physicians issued a bulletin this
morning saying that the patient
passeda restless plight and his condi-
tion was>less favorable than yester-
day. The noise of vehicles in the
streets greatly disturbed the patient
during the early morning hours.
The doctors are still in attendance.
Servants are cautioned not to make
the slightest noise. Vanderbilt's
condition is said to be critical.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16
Iron Outlook Is More EncOuraginc.

PITTsBUIG, July 16.-The outlook in the
iron and steel industry is more encourag-
ing than at any time since the stoppage of
the mills. President NJ. NJ. Garland, of
the Amalgamated association, said that
sixty firms have signed the wage scales
by the organization at the annual conven-
ton held in Detroit. All Of the sheet mills
recognizing the union, about thirty in
number, are paying union rates and are in
operation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16
IiNIoNEo AND scALDED TO DEATH
Engineer and Fireman Killed in a Wreck
on the Rail.

QUINCY, Ills, July 16.-A terrible rail.
way collision occurred five miles east of
here yesterday. Two engines were piled
on top of each other and Engineer 5. G.
Hammer was pinned and killed twenty
feet in the air amid halo of scalding
steam. Fireman Louis Athey was crushed
to death. Fireman Fred Smith was
mangled on one side and lost his leg, bu,
may recover. Engineer n. T. Van Steen.
berg escaped with severe bruises. Ham.
mcri home is at Taylorville. Smith is an
officer of the militia, and was to have
joined his regiment in camp at Spring
field last night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16
Gold Reserve Is s,i,, Failing.

WASHINGTON, July i6.-Thc treasury
yesterday lost si.l53 100 in gold coin and
3l.;Oo in bars, of which $4,000 in coin
was for export. This leaves the true
amount OF the gold reserve s97. SO, ,f55.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16
Gicncairn Wins the Cap.

NEW YORK. July iS.-The ;hird and las;
race in the series between GieEcairn, OF
the Royal St. Lawrence Yacht club Of
Canada, and FL Hcirie. for the silver ro-
ply cup offered by the Scawnnhanka-
Corinthiau Yacht club for small yachts.
was sailed yesterday over a course three
miles to the lceward and return. twice
over and Glencairn won, thus winning
the cum
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16
Accident to BulIalo B,II,s Men.

CANTON, Ohio. July 16.-The band
with Buffalo Bill's Wild West show on
the high chariot drove under the
Pennsylvania bridge across Main
street at Massillon this morning.
All were scraped off and injured.
Five or six are reported dead and dy-
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16
Senator ri,Iman'. Daughter Killed.

COLUMBIA. :. c.. July l6-lt is reported
here that Miss Addie Tillman. the eldest
daughter Of Senator Tillmar, was killed
by lightning on mountain near Nreva-d
y C Yesterday afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16
Indiana SiIyerites.

INDIANAPOLIS, July To- The silver
state convention adopted resolutions
indorsiug Bryan's candidacy and
nominating John Lind for governor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16

Hoods Ssrssplrilla .puriies the
blood. overcomes that tired feeling.
ere .ies an appetite, aad gives re-
fr,shing sl sep.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16
rossms.tcr in Indian. Nrre,n, ed.

wAsRINGIoS, July lG.-The president
has appointed George L. Oberholtzer post
master ct Clay City, Ind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16
RAIN WORKS RUIN.
Terrific 0ownpour in Pittsburg
and Its Vicinity.
ONE MILLION IN PROPERTY LOST.

Water Reaches the Second Stories Of Houses
I'm One Piace-scwers Give Way. Rail-
way Lines Covered with Debris snd
Other Damage wrought-Many Miles of
street Car Line Torn Up-Deiuge Of Rain
Falls at Cincinnati and other Points.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16

MCkErHuR. u. July l6.-A cloudburst
struck this place last night accompanied
by lightning. Some houses were dcfhgcd
six inches over the floor. The reservoir
broke. two bridges were washed away, the
roof of sissons' drug store was blown OF.
the EIko cnmpany's store and three dwell
inc houses wcrc struck by lightning. The
Columbus, Hooking Valley and Toledo
railroad was badly damaged. IL was the
scycrcst storm ever known In this section.
Roads leading to town are impassable In
places.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-16
Rock Island
Savings Bank.
Five Psr Cent Interest Paid on Deposits:
Money Losusd on Personal ConsAsra! or Real Estate

s..s: ss ;S's:l s,ss:l SS IS.. 81: g. - sss Sss:' ~
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-17
NEW OFFICERS GRAND LODGE
The Masons Complete Their Work and
Adjourn -Liberai Donation to the
Oxford Asylum.


The Grand Lodge of Masons Of North
Carolina completed its work and adj
journed yesterday afternoon.
The following officers were elected:
Francis NJ. Moye, Wilson, Grand
Master.
William IT, summerell Winston,
Deputy Grand Master.
Walter II. Moore. Webster. Grand
Senior Warden.
i. 5. Register, Oxford, Grand Junior
Warden.
William simpson. Raleigh, Grand
Treasurer.
John G. Dfewry, Raleigh, Grand Sec
rotary.
NJ. /. Winston, cree,lmoer. Grand
Chaplain.
". vi Hatcher. Archer, Grand Lee
tHrer
H.. Clark. Hamilton, senior Grand
Deacon.
Francis y. Winston, Windsor, Ju-
nior Grand Deacon.
It, y, Neaye. Salisbury, Grand Mar
shall
4. j. narrell. Goldsboro, Grand
Sword bearer.
W. II. AppIewhite, Moyeton. Grand
pttrsuiyant.
D. S. Gnrley, Grand Steward
4. j. Reed, Biltmore, Grand Stew
ard.
The proposition Of Mr. II. n. Duke 10
donate $1,000 10 the Asylum, provided
the Masons would raise like sum,
was adopted, and two thousand dol
lars was at once subscribed. A COM
mittee of two, Mr.. w. s. Liddell, Of
Charlotte, and Mr.. N. II. Broughton, of
Raleigh, was appointed to lay the mat
ter before the various lodges Of the
state, TO raise the remaining $4,000.
Ten new buildings, including a resi-
dence for The superintendent, and an
industrial building, will he erected at
the asylum. The report of Superinten-
dent N. M. Laurence was exceedingly
satisfactory, and was heartily approx
ed.
Eight charters we're granted 10 new
lodges by the Grand Lodge.
There are now over ten thousand
Masons in good standing in the State.
Il gain OF from six to seven hundred
during the year. This is the largest
gain made ut any time within twenty
years.
This has been one Of the largest meet
ings Of the Grand Lodge ever held in
an "off year"
There has been manifested SO much
enthusiasm, and such desire 10 30
forward said prominent Mason yes
terday, especially in the orphan work.
Masonry in North Carolina is -four
ishing and prospering."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-17
ELECTRIC RPTTERS.

Electric Bitters is medicine suited
fer any season, but perhaps more gem
orally needed in the spring, when Inc
lauguid, exhausted feeling prevails,
when tie liver is torpid ant sluggish
ard tie need Of tonic ana Alternative
IL felt 4 prompt use Of tais medicine
has often agerted long and perhaps
act more surely in .counteracting md
freeing the system from be malaria.
poison. Headache, Indigestion FDnsil-
patton, Dizziness, yield to Electric Bit
ters. Only fifty cents per bottle at
Johu y MacRae's Drug Store.