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SEEDY CHARGES.
secretary Morton Is Called Upon to Ex-
plain Why and So o..

| Washington, April 1.-THE closing OF
| the contract for furnishing seeds for gen.
eral distribution by the government has
resulted in the filing of charges at the
| department of agriculture by Breslan,
| Goodwin d Co., a Chicago seed firm.
against Secretary Morton The allega-
| tons are that their bid, though the low
| est, was refused because the firm urged
the passage of the resolution providing
for the revival of the distribution of
seeds, Notwithstanding Secretary Nor
ton, S protest; that the reports furnished
by the officers of the department to Sec
rotary Morton, to Secretary Proctor.
chairman of the senate committee on ag-
riculture, and to Mr.. Wadsworth, chair
man OF the house committee had been
manipulated in order to show the firm
seeds were below the standard: that As
sistant Secretary Dabney had insisted on
the company, in case 1t received the
award using machine brown bag filling
machine company, and that Dabney had
decided against the company because of
the refusal to do this. 1t was alleged
furthermore that the secretary and as
sistant falsely stated that the company
refused to use its name on the seed
packets.
Secretary Morton and other officials of
the agricultural department made an alb
soiute denial of the charges and saw
the award of the seed contract was based
on the percentage of purity and germani-
tive power of the seeds tested by the de-
partment last year at the time when
there was no prospect of further distri-
button. Secretary Morton said to-day
that when he found the distribution of
common seeds was required by law he
asked Senator Proctor and Representa-
tive Wadsworth to go over the bids with
him' ana after careful and deliberate
consideration of all bids and records
Kept by the department it was decided.
senator Proctor first making the sugges-
tion' the offer of d. Landreth & Co. of
Philadelphia. lump $4,000 to furnish veg
etable seed and l.. L. May of ST. PAM
Mimi, 5000, to furnish flower seeds he
accepted. Landreth's original bid was SIS
ooo May bid half a cent per paper for
Hover seed. The two firms were called I'm
the offers accepted and contracts signed
ms made $1,000 more than the bids of
the chicago firm. but the action, the sec |
ne'a[y sala' was based on the reliability |
on Facilities and essential nearness IN /
" ashington of the Lambeth COMPANY.
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\ DEAD DUELIST.
Baron Won schrsdsr Fails on the Field of
Honor-More Scandal.

Honor-More Scandal.
Potsdam, April 11-Baron Won Schrader.
master OF ceremonies at the Prussian
court, died to-day, his death being the
result OF injuries inflicted by Baron Won
hotze, formerly one of the court of cham
pertains, during duel fought yesterday
IN the vicinity of the Neues Palais at
Potsdam. Baron Won Schrader was Sc
verely wounded in the abdomen at the
time of the meeting on the field of honor
and his recovery from the injugies was
considered from the first doubtful.
The death of Baron Won Schrader will
undoubtedly go a long ways toward re-
VlVing the great court anonymous letter
scandals, which for years have furnished
Germany, and in fact. all Europe, with
series of startling sensations.
The arrest of Won Kotze for participat-
ing in this duel with Baron Won Schrader
has already been ordered and he has an
nounced his willingness to surrender TO
the authorities. 1t is also stated that the
aHair VIII be passed upon the liberals
as an opportunity for making an inter-
peilaton in the reichstag, the claim being
made that the authorities knew well that
the duel was about to take place and
made no effort to interfere III the matter
is to be given an airing in parliament. as
Wen as in the courts, the names of the
persons in high social and political life
IN germany, in fact royalty ITSELF cam
not De Kept out of the case.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-13
State Of Montana.

the dates for holding primaries and a
county convention to select delegates to
the republican state convention to be
held In the city of Butte May IL, 1896.
ana Tor the transaction of such other
ing"
Easter Sunday was observed in the
Episcopal, Congregational and Metho-
oist churches by appropriate services.
music and sermons. and all the edifices
were profusely decorated with beautiful
mowers. Owing to there being no resi-
dent priest here, there was no service
IN the Catholic church. In ST. Luke's
episcopal church the choir of men I'M
DER the leadership of c. F. Burton ap-
peareo In their surplices, which they
will hereafter wear on Sundays.
Inc custer Cattle company this week
gathered their young cattle which they
mad distributed among the farmers in
the valley for winter feeding, besides a
large number of their own extensive
ranches. They shipped the steers to
their range near Dickinson N D., and
the heifers to the Crow reservation.
AT a meeting of the directors of the
First National bank this week p. b.
Moss was elected president, in place of
Mr.. Lombard. George w. Wardson was
added to the directorate.
The Minnesota & Montana Land e.
iiipioNeinent company are putting in a
telephone line the whole length of their
4O-mile irrigation canal, which will ena-
bic Manager O'Donnell to communicate
speedily with the employees along the
big ditch. 1t will also be connected
with the Billings Telephone exchange.
and thus will prove a very great conve-
nlence to the farmers and Negens mill
at Allendale.
The Grand hotel exchanged hands on
Monday, Mr.. Crenshaw selling out to
George Bennington, formerly of
Sprague, Wash, who bears an enviable
reputation as a first-class hotel man.
Mr.. Crenshaw's friends are pleased to
learn that will make his home in
Billings, though he has not made pub
lie his intentions as to what line of
business he will engage in. The new
landlord intends to build a large addi-
ton to the hotel.
Senator Babcock's Touring mills, the
Yellowstone Valley mills, are now turn
ing out some excellent grades of flour,
cornmeal etc. They are grinding prin-
cipally on Dakota and Wyoming wheat
as the amount of Yellowstone valley
wheat raised last year was not suffi-
Client to keep 75-barrel mill going very
long. The farmers will this spring sow
a large acreage of wheat and corn, as
they will now have the inducement of
4 cash market for all their crop.
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Venice. April 1.-THE imperial yacht
Hohenzollern. with Emperor William of
germany and the empress on board. ar
rived this afternoon. The king and
queen OF italy accompanied by Premier
hudini, all the cabinet ministers ara
General Count LAMA Di Busca. Italian
ambassador to Berlin, boarded the impe-
rial yacht. The meeting between the en-
peror and King Humbert and between
the empress and Queen Margaret was Of
the most cordial nature. Subsequently the
emperor and empress returned the visit
OF the King and queen of Italy at the pal
ace. Iheir ma1esties were warmly cheer
ed by the crowds
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TEXT

A well selected text is half of the ser.
mon. Given good text and preacher
who is IN earnest, and the result is sure
TO be good. The text of this article is a
plain simple statement that proves itself
in the readers own mind without aryu-
ment. The text is Good health is bet
ter than great riches.'
Without health nothing really matters
very much. A hacking cough takes all
the beauty out of a landscape or a sunset.
Erysipelas or eczema will spoil the enjoy
ment OF sprlghtly conversation, of beau
t1ful concert, of a wonderful painting.
The biggest bank account in the world
won't pay man for his health. but
very small amount of money will make
him healthy and keep him healthy.
Most all bodily troubles start in the
digestive or respiratory organs. II is
here that improper living first makes an
opening for disease. The DEVELOPMENT
differs as constitutions and Compartments
ditfer. The causes are almost identical.
To get at the root of the matter is simple
enough if YOU start right.
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
Is a medicine for the whole BODY. II
works through the digestive organs on
all the others.
1t cures the first thing IL comes to and
after that, the next. II puts health in
place OF disease in the stomach. and from
the vantage ground thus gained. II
reaches every FIBER of the body and drives
disease before il - Indigestion. liver
troubles, kidney complaint, biliousness.
skin and scalp diseases, salt-rheufn, letter.
eczema, and all the troubles caused By
impure blood
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-13

mittee on naval affairs had a secret ses-
sion to-day for the purpose OF consider
ing the testimony taken in connection
with the armor plate investigation. The
only definite conclusion reached was not
to interfere with the secretary of the
navy in making contracts for armor for
the Kentucky and Kearsage. but allow
these to be given to private firms as
heretofore. These vessels are so far adj
Vanced that any interference would
cause delay in their completion, and this
the committee is not willing to be re-
sponsible for
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The chsmp'on Hummer rhrower.

San Francisco. April I1.-Robert W.
Edgren Of the University Of California
has again beaten the worlds hammer
throwing record. From the regulation
seven-foot ring he hurled a ls-pound
hammer the astonishing distance OF us
feet and inches. This was more than
three feet farther than the worlds rec
ord and a foot farther than Edgren's
previous best trial throw.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-13
En- Gland BimetaIlists.

London, April 1.-THE pimetaIlic league
mas issued a manifesto urging bimetal-
i,sts, IN view OF the recent discussion in
the house of commons. to redouhle tboir
efforts to educate the country. The mani
iesto concludes: Great Britain having
now approved the principle that interna-
uenal bimetailism is as necessary as the
prosperity of her commerce, the time
cannot be far distant when she will rec
ognize her only true position as In the
van movement"
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would be sent to the poorhouse. and
she felt as though she would almost
prefer to see them starve than to be
separated from them I'm that manner.
The commissioners ordered a supply OF
provisions and some articles OF raiment
sent out TO them, and whatever fur.
Their relief Is necessary viii be extend
ed IL Mr.. Barrett will come before the
board and make the proper application
for assistance
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Washington. April ia dispatch nm
der to-day's date was received AZ fba
state departement from United States
Consul Williams at Havana, thus effee-
tuaily cisposing Of a published rumor
that he had been assassinated. The re-
ports of the battle in which 500 OF Ma
eeo's men fell is similarly dismissed
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-13
Bhe Immigration Oars,ion.

Washington, April 1.-THE republican
members of the house gathered at the
capitol tonight in caucus to determine
the party policy on the immigration
question, but because of the failure to
secure a quorum, no definite action was
taken
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The c rnarvaa shire wrecAe,.

dublin, April 1.-THE British ship Car
narvonshire. Captain Hughes. from 60,
Francisco, Dec II. for Queenstown. has
been wrecked on the rocks near Skibber-
rcen. She went ashore last evening and
rom stern 10 amidships is submerged
The crew escaped in boats. but lost e,-
erything. The Carnarvonshire was OF 1907
tons register built in Liverpool in Is76
She was owned by Hughes a CO.
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Ii Was "a Hot Thin-
Ial Dispatch to the Standard.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Gillette, Col. April ia finish fight
was brought off here at II o'clock to-
night. The principals were O'Neiu of Vic
tor and HEWITT of Butte Mont. 1t was a
hot thing from the start, with no science
Whatever o'Neill won in the fourth
round.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-13

Chicago, April 12-At l O'clock the
Evanston life savings crew was noti-
fed that a south-bound vessel was
burning off the shore. IL miles north of
Chicago. The crew has started for the
vessel.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-13
AN EDIT OR KILLED.
stray Bullet From scrape Between
Two Other Newspaper Mon

O-her newspaper Men.
Topeka, Kan, April ia special to
the capital from Wellington, Kan,
says: Editor Charles Branicomb of the
South Haven New Era was mortally
wounded in shooting scrape between
A. A. Richards. editor of the WELLINGTON
Daily Mail. and Robert Slmons, editor
or the Caldwell News at South Haven
yesterday. He died this afternoon. No
arrests have been made. Simons and
Richards had been carrying on a bitter
newspaper war, and they BY chance
met at the South Haven depot.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-13

Paris. April lie Jour expresses the
belief THAI. as the result OF protracted
conference between Premier Bourgeois
and the Turkish amba ssador here an
agreement has been reached between
France and Turkey in regard to the
Egyptian situation.
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Important hange In
Time April 9Th
Montana Central R. R.

The Popular Route 10 St Paul. Chicago.
New York and all Points East. Buffet
Library Cars. Luxurious sleeping Cars.
Elegant Dining cars. Upholstered Tourist
Cars. Close connection in ST. Paul with
an evening trains FOR Chicago and The
cast. Through cars from ST. Paul 10 Port
land. oregon. Atlantic Express leaves
~ D. m: Local. Helena and Great Fails
leaves ; a. m. Pacific Express. from 81
Paul. arrives 1855 a. m: Local Great
Falls Express. arrives 9.15 p. m. Ticket
Office. Nc Al North Main street. Butte. j.
2 DAWSON. q. \. +. L. WHITNEY. q
=. a. and 7. Agt
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Washington. April 1.-THE senate com.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-05
Complete House Fu1'niSherS
PARLOR SUITS
All the latest styles Of
Frames and UphoIsterings.

TdiIlcS dliu UpllUlSttIln6S.
Spring edges, best tenn
pered steel springs, single
and double stuffed, warran-
ted in every particular.
Lot I.
Solid Oak frame, hand
carved, upholstered in Bro
catelle, 6 pieces, former price
$4,000, now $500.
Lot 2.
Over stuffed suit, uphol-
stored in Brocatelle, a beauty,
former price $50 90, now
$4,000
Lot 3.
Very large suit, 5 pieces,
upholstered in Wilton Rugc.
spring edge, rich colorings,
former price $4,000, now
$500.
Lot 4.
Extra large suit, uphol-
stored in plush, spring edge.
fluted and carved back :.
former price $125. 90, now
$500.
Lot S.
Mahogany finished frame,
upholstered in Silk Tapestry,
former price $50 90, now
$4,000.
We have other suits as low
as $4,000. These are but a
few OF the many examples
which we are offering at this
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-05

We invite you to call and examine
these chamber sets and see for your
self and you will wonder how we can
sell them at the above low prices.
Every set warranted in every par tic
ular and as represented.
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Chamber Sets
25 -

Different styles to select FROM Every set
constructed IN thorough ands Worknanke
manner. Chartered sawed oak, ash. elm. and
mahogany, all hand carved; rich designs and
the pores OF the wood are filled to the surface,
thereby securing the mirror and piano gloss
finish. The trimmings are of the BEST the
prices low as long as they last
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-05
COUCHES.

Upholstered in Corduroy :,
Noquette, Plush, heavy
fringe, spring edge, tufted or
plain seat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-05
RUGS AND MATS.

We have a few large size
Japanese Rugs, which We
will close out at 80 per cent
less than regular price.
Daghastan Rug, large
size, $3.50
Moquette Rugs, $500,
down to 75cts;
Smyrna Rugs $3.50,
down to 81 cts
Fur Rugs, Wool, Border
mats, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-05

Extra Super Carpets, every
fibre strictly all wool, thor
oughly cleansed and closely
woven. Former price 60cts.
Price now AZ lac. per I'D
Full Extra Cotton and Wool
per yd. 35cts.
Cottage Carpet, 14cts.
Fancy Straw Mating, Gets.
Up to 4Oc. the best.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-05
CARPETS.

Elegant patterns, rich IN color
itaOS, and effects. Fresh from the
looms, and at prices to suit the
most economical buyer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-05
DRAPERIES.

! Chenille, Lace Curtains,
Table Covers, Oak, Cherry,
Brass and White Poles. Win
dow Shades at equally low
prices. Large variety.
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OIL CLOTHS.

All widths, we'll seasoned.
handsome patterns, large va
riety.
Price Square yard, 18cts-
Price Square yard, 25cts.
Price Square yard, 3Octs
Price Square yard, 35cts.
Price Square yard, 4Octs.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-10-29

LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE OF sHERTFF's sArE--In {,

NOTICE OF SHERTFF'S SAIEs--tn ere
Superior Court OF the state af Washing.
ton. for the County OF King. The Gsr$
man savings and Loan Society. caf-
porarion. plaintiff. VS.. John faseoe and
Minnie e PaScoe. hts wife, the FIRST
Nst.onai Bank Of Fremont. Nebraska =
corporation. and Jessie rascoe. defend
ants No. Ss.0s&.
Under and by virtue OF an ORDER OF sac
and special execution. issued out Of She
aboye-naused court. la the above-~nist.ri
cause, and 10 rae directed ana delivered.
I have duly levied upon the fo.sowssx-
described real property, situated in King
county, Washington. to-wft; All of lot
numbered four ca. n book numbered Eve
now city, or Seattle. In King county.
Washington. according 10 the recorded
pat thereof. in So.. of Pats. page II, Of
the Records n the county auditors Of
nee of said King county. said -; he4ng
situated on the east side of second street.
in said city OF Seattle. hctween Seneca
and University streets. In said city, ard
having q frontage of sixty feet on aaid
Second street. and extending eastward TO
with al and singular. the teaemcnss, he
red.taments and appurtenanccs thereunto
belonging or in any wise appertaInlng.
Notice is therefore hereby given that on
Friday. the 50ih day OF October 1856 al
the hour OF 10 o'csock a. M OF said day.
a the front door of The courthouse in tho
city of Seattle. IN said King county l WI
SCI the above-descrsbed property AZ public
auction. to the highest aud hes, bidder.
for cash.
Dated this soth day of September. 1895.
A. T.. VAN DE VANTER. Sheriff
Struve. Allen. Hughes q MoAiicken. At
torneys.
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legal NOTICES.

NOTICE OF siTERrFw~s SAIsE-In the
superior court or the state OF Wssaink-
fen. Cor The county OF King. joan w:
blake. piasnsif. va James AcRrlde. Ana
Carrie Mcbride. defendants. Ne. [tSt
Under ard hv virtue Of an order OF safe
and specias execution. issued out OF .ae
above named court. sn the above eausleu
cause. AMI 10 me irec-ed and delivered.
I nave duly levied upon the following de-
serlbsa real property. situated m Ms
county. Washington. to-wtts The north
esst stsiart.r IN T. ~ OF the southwest
quarter -. W. y, OF section thirty-one tsI,,
n township twenty I'D norin, o. rsnse
containing 10 acres. m ,re or less
Notice ia therefore hereby given tnat on
Friday. ire seth day OF November, lSe, AZ
Tho hour OF 10 o'clock a. N. or SAID Gay,
at the frort door Of the courthouse. IN the
city Of Seattle. In SAID King county, ! Viii
sell The above described property al pafoac
auction. 10 the highest and best bidder, TOT
cash.
Dated this 1sst day OF October. 1896
A. r. VAN DE vANTER. Sasrin.
John w. Blake. Attorney. Iocona.
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NOTICE OF SHERIFFs sALE--rn the
Sunes.ior Court OF the State OF Washing
ton. for the County OF King. West Sc
attic Land and Improvement Company.
q corporation. plaintiff. VS.. A. L. Herrer
and Io.a j. Herren. defendants No.
a0392
Under and by virtue Of an order OF sale
and specia. execution. issued out OF the
above-named court. IN the above-entit.ed
cause. and to me directed and delivered /
have duly levied upon the followirsg-fie-
scribed real property. situated In X ng
county Washington. to-w.t. All OF lots
twenty-egh;, twenty-nine and thirty. in
book thirty-six. in second pat OF West
Seattle by the West Seattle
Land and Improvement Company.
as recorded in the auditors office of King
county, Washington, together with all and
singular. the tenemen;s. hered.tamencs
and appurtenances fhereunto be-ongfng
Notice Is therefore hereby given that on
Friday. the 30th day of October 1886, at
the hour OF 10 o'csock a. m. OF said day.
at the front door OF the courthouse, in the
city of Seattle. IN said King county, l VIII
SCI. the above-descr!bed property at pub
lie auction. to the highest and best bidder.
for cash.
Dated this 3oth day OF September. 1886.
A. T. VAN DE yANTER. Sheriff.
Struve Allen. Hughes & McMlcken. At
torueys.
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OLYMPIA. TACOMA AND SEATTLE
ROUTE.
3. Wiley NAVIGATION Co.'S steamer
MULTNOMAH.
DAILY TIME CARD.
Leave. Arrive.
Olympia at. $50 mi Tacoma At. $50 m
Tacoma at. 1000 a m Seattle at. 200 m
Seattle at loo mi Tacoma at. 500 m
Tacoma at. $50 . nj O.vmp!a at. $50 IA
CITY OF ABERDEEN.
Daily except Sunday
Leave. Arrive.
Seattle at. 7:30 MI Tacoma at $50 q m
Tacoma at 1000 mi Olympia at loo % M
Olympia NJ. ZOO m Tacoma at... 500 p IN
Tacoma at. $50 . mi Seattle at. 7:3O D m
Fare between Seattle and Tacoma. Is
centa Landing at Seattle City dock. foot
OF Main street.
LILLY. Bo- 7DUs & CO.. Agents.
Capt. l.. Wiley. Manager