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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-13

Water is the principal part OF the human
body. Microbes can not live In the Alter
alive Water. nor in the body Of q person
who drinks Il. 16O.et
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-13

Don't miss the Cyclers' club dance on
Monday night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-13

If you need a first-class, experienced
nurse, call on Mrs. e. s., ia Main street
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-13

ITO CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II 1t fails
to cure. 25c.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-13
STREET TALK.

Mrs. W.. W. Prigmore is confined to her
bed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-13

ne BLOOD Is the Liz.
This is to certify that / suffered with 4
chronic cough for some years. After TAX.
ing the Alternative water two months, the
cough entirely disappeared.
JOHN q. SIMPSON.
Watrous, N, M. Ib2.tfe
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ANACONDA STEAM DYE WORKS
ga West Commercial Ave, Anaconda.
L eetion Proclamation.

Whereas. the board of county COM
missioners Of Deer Lodge county, state
of Montana, having considered Il advis-
able that court house and jail should
be constructed. built and completed at
the county seat for Deer Lodge county.
state of Montana, at as early a date as
possible. and there being no funds now
IN the county treasury belonging u said
county available for such purpose the
board further considered the question OF
making a loan for such purpose, and
thereupon determined that the amount
necessary 10 he raised by such loan for
such purpose would be 500 GOO and
thereupon an order was made by said
board submitting the question Of making
said loan 10 tba electors Of said county
fpr their approval. and an order was
made appointing. calling and fixing a
special election III said county for thar
purpose On Tuesday. the 25th dag of
January. 1896.
A special election is therefore hereby
proclaimed IN said county upon said
date for the electors of said county TO
vote upon the question Of said loan
Done this the 18th day OF December
\. D, 1897.
A. VI. WALKER. Chairman.
JOHN -. ROM
Beard of County Commissioners or Deer
Lodge County, State Of Montana
Attest: NJ. MARTIN, County Clerk.
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INVESTIGATE.
Rev. Mr.. custer breaches an Eloquent
Sermon on Plate, the Ancient sceplic

Rev. Mr.. custer breaches an ELOQUENT
Sermon on Plate, the Ancient sceplic.
Rev. w. 7. Busters sermon Sunday
night was to sceptics, and was preached
from the text found in John 1878: "Pi-
late saith unto him what is truth?' and
when he went out he said / find no
fault in Him at ALL" The subject was
The Ancient Sceptic, Pontius Plate"
The speaker said:
We cannot fully understand the
character of any man without fully
knowing the influences that made him,
or in which he was reared. Pontius Pr
late lived at a time when the Roman
empire was at it slowest ebb morally
and filled with universal seepticsm.
Society at that time was in very low
condition. That which is considered a
crime to-day in all civilized nations
upon earth and punished with death in
some nations, was then an everyday
occurrence, and no one paid any atIen-
ton to 1t. PLATE was a very sensual
greedy, selfish, ambitious and careless
man. His one aim was to be solid
with those who ruled, no matter how
his conscience would have TO be trim
med, or now much his real convictions
would have to be smothered. He was
without any real principles, whatever,
and in this he becomes near being Ike
the modern sceptic, Chesterfield who
ADVISED his son to grossly flaLter wO-
men in order that they might uphold
him and help him financially and So
cially.
"Pilate was a very weak man. He
was very undecided man. His inde-
cision of character is very marked. He
might have known the truth by being
willing to investigate. but like mode. n
sceptics he cared not enough to know
the truth to investigate.
When Plate was about TO drown
himself in Lake Geneva, in Switzer-
land. he was giving to the world and TO
the ages to come an illustration of
that even the secular papers have
turned away from that rank blaspne-
mer, Ingersoll, as an empty ranter and
mighty blower of gas
Investigate. live up 10 your convic-
tons, be true TO your coiors, and be not
afraid of the mob and CTinge not in
base and unprincipled manner before
evil, and you will never be an infidel."
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CHRISTMAS TREE AT ST. PAul'S.
Four Hundred Children Bring Offerings
to The 1rib OF the New.y Born aviour.


to The 1rib OF the New.y Born aviour.
St. Paurs Sunday school children en-
joyed their Christmas tree Yesterday
afternoon. As the 400 pupils crowd the
church by themselves, they precluded
invitations to the public. A representa-
ton of the Divine Infant in the crib,
surrounded by adorng angels and flow
efs. was the center of attraction, and
leaves in those budding minds a vivid
and correct impression Of the august
mystery that Christian commemorate
As the magi of old. those innocent chill
dren came and presented to the new
born Savior the offering of their pure
hearts and the first fruits of their ex-
banding intellects.
The programme opened with a duet
by Mary and Ann Mcdonald. A quar-
tette was rendered by Hazel O'Donneil
Sadie Sullivan, Regina Devine and An
ma Toner. The evening song by Irene
and Mary Dowd created visible emo
ton. REGULATIONS were given by Maud
johnson, Alice Dougherty. Fay Lodge.
Laura McCallum, J. Lyons. Susie Kelly
Gertrude Voss. j. Duane, Carrie Downy.
Ann Mclaughlin, Cecilia Bauer, Ruby
Delany, Anna Malingo Emma Barich.
Edna Forest, Mary Heating, Mary
Q Mara. Ed Mcnamara, Nora Walkup,
Josephine Noble, Gertrude Wicke, Alice
Twohy, ID. Malloy. NJ. DUDE, St. Char
cite, James Murphy, Catherine Brown,
Mary Conlin, Master McGrath and A.
Becker.
1t took but a short time for the 20
scores of children to carry off a load of
presents, and home they went, happy as
the shepherds of Bethlehem. The Sun
day school of the Carroll children will
have its Christmas tree on Christmas
eve. Services for Christmas day at St.
Pauls church Were announced as fol-
lows: Holy mass will be celebrated at
4:30 in the morning, at I, s. 8 and 1915
o'clock. Father Pirnat will ofiiciate at
the and O'Clock masses. A special
street car will leave Carroll about 4
o'clock in the morning, in time for the
first mass. which win be over before
the SIS car returns.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-20

A grocery magazine. a departure en-
tirely new To northwestern grocers, has
just been issued by the L. j. Baker
company. The magazine Is called the
Pure Food from Plantation to Table"
Ii contains valuable information in the
interest of pure food and correct living
and will be sent free of charge post
paid to any request. This firm also in
vites the patronage Of out Of town GUS
toners, as they are the only house In
the state that can be depended on for
a fun line of speciaities for artistic din
rers and luncheons. Address l.. ]
Baker Co, salesroom corner of Park
and Cherry, Anaconda. Montana
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The Gay Matinee Girl introducing
the famous original comedians, Monroe
and Hart, will be- seen al the New
Union Family theater Monday AMI
Tuesday evenings, Dec. 20 and y. An
Eastern exchange in speaking Of this
clever organization, says 1t is not
often that a thea trieal company of any
kind makes SUCH a tremendous hit a.
did Monroe and Hart IN the Cay Mat
inee Girl "Wednesday night The com
pany and nlax ara all that the manage
ment claim Tor them. The house was
crowded and all present We're kept in "a
roar Of laughter throughout the per-
Torrance. Nearly every feature intro
duced was new, and some We're fully as
amusing as anything seen on the local
stage in a long time. There are - peo-
pie in the company, and not one II
them is d stick The play was written
wholly u provoke laughter, and the
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Anaconda Steam Laundry. 3o5 E. Park.
AT THE MARGARET.
s'Lost, strayed stolen" VIII BE the
Hili for Ton ght.


Eiii for Ton ght.
In speaking of the production of
Lost. Strayed or Stolen, the San
Francisco Examiner says:
"Sartoriaiiy things We're very smart
both before and behind the footlights at
the Baldwin last night Royalty and
society graeed the performance Roy
atty was there in the person Of Princess
kaiuIani who avoided the exhibition
ordeal Of a box for the more democratic
orchestra chair, and looked charming
and giflish in pink chiffon. Socie Y
was numerously present in gay and
fetching frocks the like of which. if they
presHge the fashions Of the season, will
wear big holes in bank accounts and
set the stitching unemployed To work,
for they are both expensive and elabo-
rate.
Lost Srrayed or Stolen is an anus
ing. disconnected piece of patchwork
made up of catchy music. pretty dane
ing and brisk fun making with clever
people. handsome costumes and set
iEngs- Jhe four acts are as unblended
"a tha liquors OF a ponsse cafe. and the
plot LOST ia The shuttle. A baby Is lost
and found. but nobody knows or cares
H#Rs aHa tha FUN gD@s on. The first act
Is tJf Charles Dickson, Who is clever
and amusing In a neat and easy way,
and 9fsska WordeH, who has a small
So voice ana "A stunning figure. The
= Hi Hst IS II military fun-making IN
barracks WIN a fau&hahle situation.
A64a keSfe, handsomeri supleF with
asaEa aGiomA and as rich a voice as
s=s-H she vas here before. comes on FIR
faa fHBrl actor the third act is put on
FIR her II you wish-and it's the best of
tH4 performance, even If 1t does seem
laI at nrst to see the statuesqua
ID Eeafe kicking UP her heeis-or her
.ass which amounts To the same
EILt-+
Last, straycd on stolen. viii be pre-
ssatsl at the Margaret tonight.
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The Indians slowed up on their prac-
sice and we looked toward the east.
THE artillery,
What fiends they seemed as they
reached the top of the hill behind& us. /
Every horse seemed to be bursting
through his harness and the guns were
whirled into alignment with the precis-
ion of clockwork. There was streak of
fire and the first gun had thrown q.
shell which dug a respectable cellar in
the tough prairie sod. Then. one by one,
they all burst forth in the cry of the
devils dogs of war. 1t seemed to- me
the very heavens must split asunder
and roll together like great scroll
There We're only nine pieces of artillery
but their sound seemed almost blended
into one continuous roar.
Il don't think this lasted more than a
quarter of an hour. and then a porten-
tious silence followed, more depressing
than the roar of battle. Then there was
a singular noise, like the wind rafting
dry leaves, which gradually increased
till it resembled distant thunder-a
steady, persistent, increasing sound that
filled us with awe. Over the HILL be-
hind the row of cannon whose din had
deafened us, came a huge black cloud.
hanging close to the ground, yet still
distinguishable in the gathering gloom
1,500 cavalry, Their hoofbeats We're APP
parently shaking the infirm earth. Past
us they swept parting on either side of
our beleaguered position and on to
Wood lake. And then their bugles blew
sounding faint and far in the still
night air. With what horses we had
alive we moved the wagons down to the
shores of the lake and had coffee before
8 p. m. Coffee tastes mighty good some
times
What was the name of that battle?"
asked the reporter.
The bottle scared veteran answered
with a snore. He was already asleep.
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COMPLETELY EXHAUSTED.
Martin johnson Comes Near Dying on "A
Lonely Mountain.


Martin johnson came very near to
taking his last deer hunt last Sunday
night Johnson is one of the men who
are mining In the newly discovered
Moose Lake district, and last Sunday
he shouldered his rifle and started out
in search Of the nimble-footed deer.
Johnson hunted and searched for long
time before hewas able to get a glimpse
OF the much looked for track
At length he found it and started TO
follow it. He walked and walked, and
as he went on the snow grew deeper
and deeper. Darkness came on apace
and the lengthening shadows served TO
warn johnson that the night was upon
him, and that he was miles and miles
away from home.
He realized that he must leave the
deer's footprints and start upon the re-
turn trip. The snow was now some
four feet deep and Johnson's progress
was slow-very slow. AT IL O'clock at
night he was still fioundering through
the snow, benumbed With cold. thirsty
and SO tired that his muscles responded
but feebly to the efforts that he urged
them forward to. He was at least ten
miles from camp.
Finally Johnson ran across a cabin in
the mountains, and in this place he
spent the night. The next day, Mon
day, he resumed his way. Daylight
was friend indeed, and by noon john
son reached camp. He was SO COM
pletely exhausted that 1t was with diff
ficulty that he got into bed. His body
was so sore and stiff that the least
movement called forth the most excru-
eating pain. Johnson remained in bed
until Thursday, when his condition was
so far improved as to permit of his
moving about. Yesterday he came to
Anaconda and he will spend some time
here in recuperating. Johnson is well
known in this city, and the account of
his narrow escape from a lonely death
will prove an interesting item.
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office.

Warrants on the general or county
fund of Deer Lodge county. which were
registered prior to June |. 1897. are now
payable at my office; also all warrants
on the poor fund. all warrants on the
fund of Road District No. |, and such
warrants on the fund of Road District
No. 2 as We're registered prior to Sept.
g. 1897. Interest on the above ceases
after this date.
ID. L. HALLAHAN.
County Treasurer
Anaconda. Dec. %. 1897.
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A Crowded House.

Hugh Days new beer hail. corner
of Park and Birch, continues crowded
to the doors each night The special
attraction this week VIII be the ia
nous baritone, Joe Murray; also Stew
art and Anderson, the hustlng coons.
The celebrated Pabst Bohemian beer on
tap day and night
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air. and rlrs. charles araham

WIN take charge % the Palace Hotel on Sovem.
Der IL and will run il in frstcisss order liz IN
fitted ap With All the modem improvements
Electro light and bath free 30 all boarders ana
raomers. Norkingmen's heard aud reom 4aes %
per MONTH transient. Sl.oo 70 $3.50 per dsy.
Oar aim j. 10 make Perfect Aems Tor ali work.
ingmen and the travelling public, We solicit vassx
patronage. Mrs. Shas. 0Tshzm. Ger Ffonx
and Cedar, Anaconda.
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ABOUT THE CITY.

Postage on the Christmas number of
the Anaconda Standard mailed to any
part of the United States or Canada is
cents; to foreign countries, 6 cents.
Toys at Greig's.
Medallions at Wright's.
Anything you need at Greigs
Special shoe sale, Peoples store.
Boys tool chests at Greig's.
Baths 25c. at Sloane's, 317 e. Park.
Sleds at Greig's.
James Shields left yesterday for a trip
to Salt Lake.
Special sale millinery at Miss Walkers.
Dolls at Greig's.
Souvenirs at the Standard Drug COM
pany, Tuesday. December 21st.
Pipes at Greig's.
Souvenirs at the Standard Drug COM
pany, Tuesday. December 21st.
Candy at Greig's.
Anaconda Bus. College, opp. Montana
Skates at Greig's.
Baths. Montana hotel barber shop, Csc
Cigars at Greigs.
Latest styles of engraved calling
cards at the Standard Office.
Drums at Greig's.
Attorney oles is in Helena to-day on
business before the supreme court.
Xmas holy at Greig's.
McBrayer whiskey is the best family
medicine. Sold by Devine, Sd & Alder.
Doll buggies at Greigs.
Jim McMullen of Deer Lodge, one
of the leasers of the Argus mine in
zosel is in this city.
Santa Claus mail box at Greig's.
All the ladies that admire artistic pic
ture framing are requested to call at
Mahan Bros store this week.
Albums at Greig's.
Ladies. before doing your Christmas
shopping, call at L. J. Baker Co.'S and
get their 36-page grocery magazine, free
of charge.
Hobby horses at Greig's.
Ladies. before doing your Christmas
shopping, call at L. ]. Baker Co.'S and
get their s6-page grocery magazine, free
of charge.
Toy trunks at Greigs.
Walter Gleason left yesterday morn
ing for Coloma, where he has accepted
a position with one of the big mining
companies.
Mrs. Peter Cox and son Warren, will
leave for Southern California to-day to
be absent several months. Mrs. Cox,
who has been i'll for some time, will go
to the hospital at Santa Barbara for the
present.
Musical instruments at Greig's.
Don't forget to call at the Bee Hive
and see the enormous stock of holiday
goods consisting of toy trunks. toy
desks. toy wash set. doll and doll bug
gies, and 900 other articles too numer-
Gus to mention.
The following officers We're elected
Saturday evening by the Daughters of
Poeahontas: Pocahontas. Sister Glen:
Wenonah, Sister Pendleton; prophecies,
Sister Hansen; Powhatan, Brother
Storrar keeper OF records, Brother
Shepherd keeper Of wampum, Sister
Herbert.
Thomas Walton. Who has for some
time been the proprietor of a little con-
fectionery store on Commercial avenue
died yesterday at his nome on Cedar
street, between Commercial avenue and
Rront street. Mr.. Walton had long been
a sufferer from liver complaint and for
some time past he has given indications
OF fast failing health. MIR. Walton was
born in Ireland and was A. years Of age
The announcement Of his funeral will
be published later.
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AMfsEsIENTS.
'l77s = 5islsss-
THE
Lost. Strayed or Stolen
New Union Family Theater. Anaconda

Dick Sutton. Manager Three nights begin
ming Mendsy Dee. 30-The famous eomeai sns
Monroe & Hart in the latest and most successful
thsee-aer comedy The Gay 1atinee Girl, personal
reetlen kawari T. Hilton supported By Miss
IL j Pomeroy. the comedy sunbeam. and ; ether
alt-sta- players Presented exactly the same a.
IN the iarges European aud American cities. An
up-to-aAte, high-elaSs attraction.
Fourteen Big Specialtes.
falAaee az week Down the Slope. by the en-.
rire sutton company.
Saturday and sunday Natiaees.
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The Modern Mother

Has found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the pleasant laxative,
Syrup of Figs, when in need of the laxa-
tive effect of a gentle remedy than by
any other. and that it is more acce ptab' e
to them. Children enjoy it and 1t b nehts
them. The true remedy, Syrup of Figs, is
manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Co. only.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-20

The firm doing business at 303 East
Commercial avenue, under the firm
name Of Mcclure & Joyce, has dis
solved partnership. All bills must be
paid TO Frank Mcclure, who assumes
the business.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-20

What is the use of getting him some-
thing for Xmas that he cannot use?
Why not buy him a nice pair of slip
pers, a dozen linen collars, a pair of
nice shoes, some neckwear, shirts, a
hat, or an umbrella? You can buy
choice article of any of these at the
Anaconda Clothing company.
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parts are so well handled by the MEM
bers Of this clever organization that
encore after encore was necessary be-
fore the performers were permitted to
retire after som of their turns"
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Given under the auspices of the T. o. O.
F.. a Turn Halle. December "a, 1897.
Music by Margaret Theater orchestra
Tickets, sl00.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-20

You can buy a good pair of arctics
for 75c at the Anaconda Clothing COM
pany this morning
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Noliee. Moos.men.

Anaconda Camp No. 1874 meet to-
night. Full attendance required. Mat
Ter of Importance ON hand.
c. A. MAYER, Clerk
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-20

For reliable plumbing go to J. A.
Hasley, 215 Oak street.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-20

There are Others. but J. NJ. Kennedys
drug store is the popular place for
medicines and toilet articles.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-20

All the newest novelties and Christ
mas toys at Mckee & O'Neal's new
candy and cigar store, 500 East Park.
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He WAS TIRED OF LIVING
A Man Tries to Drown Himself in
Warm Springs Creek.
MAY BE JOHN BRESNAHAN
Only Meager Account of the Attempt
at Self-Destruction Obtainable-Bres-
nahan's Actions Tend to Identify
Him as the Would-Be Suicide.

Two workmen at Carroll reported on
Saturday evening that while they were
going To their work. they came across
man who was trying to drown him
self in Warm Springs creek. at the
point where the Montana Union crosses
the stream. When they accosted him,
the man said:
- -- the luck: the water ain't
deep enough. I'm trying to kill my
SELF
The name of the would Jbe suicide was
not learned by the men. and they did
not stop to make any inquiries concern
ing the attempt at self-destruction.
They reported that the man was rather
young in age and was we'll dressed.
When first seen he was lying in the
creek, but he got out and went away
when the men came uD to him.
Inquiry yesterday failed to develop
any details of the affair.
A man whose name was given as
John Rresnahan was brought to the
hospital yesterday afternoon with his
feet and hands terribly frozen. When
he came in his clothing was soaking
wet and he was suffering severely.
Last night at about IL o'clock Bresna-
hans mind gave way and he made an
attempt TO leap from the hospital ball
cony to the ground below.
Bresnahan had been placed in a ward
had rested quietly enough until the
hour named above. when he made a
leap from his bed. rushed down the
hallway and had already opened one Of
the doors leading out upon the balcony.
when one of the other patients shouted
for Attendant Cragan, who, after a
great deal of difficulty, succeeded in
getting Bresnahan back into the ward.
Assisted by some of the other patients,
Mr.. Cragan then placed the combining
straps on Bresnahan and he was Sc
curely fastened TO the bed.
He was sleeping quietly when he was
left to himself.
Bresnahan's feet and hands are
swollen in a fearful manner and there
is a possibility that his feet will have
to be amputated. Bresnahan is young
man. only "A years of age, and an
An erican. 1t is more than likely that
he is the man whom the workmen saw
in the creek The wet clothing which
he wore tends to bear out this conclu-
sion, as does also the fact that he made
an attempt TO destroy himself at the
hospital last night While being taken
back to his ward. Bresnahan also made
a remark about mot letting that man
hit me again" lie Is clearly out of his
head. and is being carefully watched
by the hospital attendants to prevent
any further outbreaks such as he made
last night.
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Souvenirs at the Standard Drug COM
pany, Tuesday. December 21st.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-20

Go to City Bakery. 419 East Park
avenue, if you want the finest kind of
tree decorations and Christmas candy,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-20

Xmas goods and fine millinery at Nine
Young's Ladies' Exchange, 406 Z. Park.
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Reliable plumbers only employed by
Young & Dezell, ALI East Park.