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The Anaconda standard., 1897-12-22

The holiday edition of the Anaconda
Standard. issued yesterday. was a most
excellent piece of work in every way.
The contents showed evidence of great
care having been exercised in the selec-
tion and the Illuminated cover was
very pretty and artistic affair. 1t was
dainty in design and delicate in exeeu
tion and reflected great credit upon the
Standard-Butte Miner.
The Anaconda standard., 1897-12-22
Subscription Rates Payable in Advance.

Postage free for the United States. Can
ada and Mexico. Elsewhere
postage added.
The Anaconda standard., 1897-12-22
THE ANACONDA STANDARD
STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Publishers and Proprietors.

Printed Every Day in the Year.
Entered at the postoffice at Anaconda as
second-class mail matter.
The Anaconda standard., 1897-12-22

Butte is laboring under the impression
that she is bigger than Montana and has
the concentrated nerve to officially an
nounce that she permits gambling for
revenue only. Gamblers are fined month
ly in Butte as are the women who con-
duct gilded temples of sim This may
be all right as far as filling the hungry
Golfers of the city treasury, but it is the
most brazen insult to law ever oftefe ed
In what purports to be a civilized COM
munity What part of this money goes
to the county? None, although some of
1t may go toward augmenting the salar-
les of the well paid officials.-Valley
County Gazette.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26

THE supreme court OF Illinois has
just decided that the boards Of ed uca-
ton in that state, acting for the state
board o health, have no right to in-
sist upon children being vaccinated be-
fore they are admitted to school Its
declaration is that the state board Of
health is without authority to pre-
scribe conditions upon which citizens
may exercise rights guaranteed to
them by public law, and as the right
TO send children TO the public schools
is one OF those so guaranteed, the
rule of the board is arbitrary and il.
legal.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26
roo COOL FOR CROPS.
Poor Growing Weather flinders the
Farmers I'm Most states-


Farmers I'm Most states-
Chicago, May ~. : Inc reports as 10
the condition OF the crops throughout
the country, and the general effect of
the weather on the growth, cultivation
and harvest of the same, were Tuesday
made by the directors of the several eli
mate and crop sections. The reports re-
ceived at Chicago were AS follows:
Ohio-Light frosts did no damage. farm
work hindered by excessive rain. But lit
tie corn planted, ground too wet 10 plow.
Oats mostly sown, some coming up and
turning yellow on low land. Wheat, rye.
barley and grass prospered; tobacco thriv-
ing. Peaches practically failure; apples
and cherries promising; other fruits fair.
Raspberries and straw berries light in sec
tons. but other berries show well.
Michigan-F'ield work progressed favor
ably during early part OF week. but de-
layed by showers since Thursday. Much
ground too wet for blowing and proper
planting quite generally begun. Weather
very favorable for winter wheat and rye
and meadows and new clover and they are
mostly in very good condition.
lndiana-Cool wet weather still delayed
blowing and planting corn Wheat i'm
proved, is Jointing. Rye heading, clover
blooming, oats growing slowly, fruit full
OF bloom except peaches.
lllinois-Week generally favorable for
work, but too cold for good growth: corn
planting continues slowly as soil requires
much working; about one-third OF the
crop 10 plant yet; the early planted is com
ing up with good stand. Oats. spring wheat
and grasses excellent; rye and little re-
manning winter wheat fair. both heading
generally; chnch bugs developing. Gar
dens and early potatoes making slow
growth: fruits very promising eXcep;
peaches.
lcwa-Cool winds and cloudy weather
checked crop growth. Fair progress made
in planting corn and bulk OF acreage will
be planted by the I'D. Fruit apparently un-
harmed by frosts.
Wisconsin-We cool with light frosts
Friday and Saturday, but no damage
Some corn planted, but farmers generally
waiting for warmer weather. Frequent
light showers, but warm rain needed Oats
spring wheat and rye doing well. Fruit
prospects only fair
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26
VICTIMS OF GASOLINE.
Stove EApIOdcs I'm ST. Louis - Four
Dead and Several Injured.

St. Louis, Mo-, May 22.-Friday a
gasoline stove exploded in the upper
rooms of 2341 Menard street, occupied
by Gustav Mohr and family. Four per-
sons lost their lives and three others
were badly burned. The victims are
as follows Mrs. Ada Mohr. 80 years
OF age, and Baby Mohr, Is months old,
burned to crisp and their bodies taken
tc the morgue; Hugo Howard, Is
months old, died after removal 10 the
hospital; Mrs. Bessie Howard. 2S years
cid, at the hospital, cannot live; Will
liam Howard, five years old, died at
the hospitals; Max Gumpert and Henry
Surman. painfully burned.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26

PHILADELPHIA paper having stated
that the tomb OF Gen. Hancock STANDS
IN the corner of the cemetery at Nor
ristown, Pa, forgotten and neglected, ~
a local veteran writes that for some
years he has been intrusted with the
key of the Enclosure around Hancock s
tomb and that every year he places
thereon floral offerings sent by MILF
tary organizations from different parts
Of the country, and that the tomb is
neither forgotten nor neglected. here
is no danger that it will be as long as
any OF the veterans survive, nor, prob
ably, afterwards
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26

TIE recent discovery that plants can
be made to grow with great rapidity
under the influence Of chloroform fore
shadows changes in the customs of the
farmer. Instead of rising early in the
morning to hoe his potatoes or plow
his corn he will go forth with chlo-
reform bottle and sponge and start
those crops to growing SO rapidly that
they will smother the weeds in brief
time and thus save labor. People who
want to live long in order to see what
will happen may count this among the
developments of the future.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26
New Electric hallway.

been let for a second system of electric
railway in this city, comprising 100
miles of road, beginning at Waukeshu
and going through the city to the north
suburbs. William ). Reed d Co.,
of Chicago, secured the contract. The
system calls for an outlay of $2,500,000.
1t is generally understood that ex-Sen-
ator Calvin S. Brice is putting up the
money and will float the bonds when a
favorable opportunity occurs.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26
END OF The FLOOD.
No Further Danger from High Water
-i.osy over Sl4,OOO.OUO.

New Orleans, May 20.-The rapid fall
OF the mississippi at all points from
Memphis TO the gulf gives notice that
the tlood of 1897 is over. The total
area, Including wild lands, overfcwed
was: Arkansas, 3,2U0 square miles;
Mississippi, G,j20 square miles; Lou
isiana, 975 square miles. Much of the
lana was swamp.
An estimate Of the actual damage
done in the loss Of stock and crops.
houses destroyed and swept away. and
the railroad track injured is: Louisi-
ana, 81 ,975, 900; Arkansas, S4,325. 600;
mississippi, SS,22U,OOO; total, $14,520,-
COO.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26
TERMS OF PEAUE.
Turkey and Greece to Settle Be-
tween Themselves.
A Seventeen Days ArmisticeI Is Agreed
Upon, During which the NegOtia1k
lions VIII lie Mnde-suitan WIKI
Modify His Demands.

Constantinople, May 21.-Al,6Ssghi it
is not definitely decided, 1T is thopghr
the peace negotiations will be conduct
ed between Turkey and Greece direct,
and that afterwards, following the
precedent of the treaty OF ST. Stefano,
the terms will be submitted TO Euro
pean conference, which will probably
meet in Paris.
Armistice for Seventeen Days.
Athens, May 21.-An armistice be-
tween the Turkish and Greek troops in
Thessaly to extend over a period of II
days, was formally concluded Thurs
day.
Constantinople, May 21.-An armis-
tice was also formally concluded Thurs
day, for seven days between tSeNTurb-
ish and Greek troops on the FROM tiers
of Epirus.
Conditions of Peace.
Athens, May 21.-It is learned on I'M
questioned authority that the powers
have agreed upon the chief conditions
of peace, namely, indemnity to the
amount of & 100000, guaranteed by
control of the Greek customs and the
rectifcation of the frontier, details as
TO which have not been settled. NJ.
Ralli, the premier, in the course of an
interview said:
THE indemnity which Greece will pay TO
Turkey will be in proportion to the re-
sources of Greece and her financial posi-
ton. The cession of territory is out of
the question. Greece cannot accept a mod
ifcation of the strategic frontier, which
would render easy the raiding OF Greek
territory by armed bands. and which
would compel Greece TO maintain a nu-
merous army in order TO prevent such in
cursions."
VIII Modify HIS Demands.
London, May 21.-The Daily Tele-
graphs correspondent at CONSTANT
nople says the sultan has stated to
Baron de Calico, the Austro-Hungarian
ambassador, that he is willing to mod
ify the terms of peace, which were for
mulated under the pressure of irrita-
ton ut fresh Greek attacks in Epirus.
Terms of an Armistice.
Athens, May 21.-Turkey demands as
a condition of armistice that all Turk
ish territory in Epirus shall be evacu-
ated and the bridges over the Arta
reutralized. dispatch from Lamia
says that the bulk of the Greek army
now occupies Phourka and that the
crown prince is at Taratsa, near Aamia.
q Serious Condition.
London, May 22.-Reports indicate
serious condition of affairs both at
Athens and in Crete. Mussulmans as
well as Christians in the latter island
were in feverish state, not knowing
exactly what action would be taken by
the powers, and daring outrages were
being committed
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26
OSCAR WILDE FREE.
Says lie VIII Engage I'm Literary
work I'm London.

London, May 20.-Oscar Wilde, who
was sentenced on May 25. 1895. with
Taylor, "A companion, to two years I'M
prisonment at hard labor, after having
been convicted of immoral practices.
was released from prison. Wilde, who
seems to be enjoying robust health.
goes TO Paris immediately. He intends,
however, to return to this city, to en-
gage in literary work. He says he does
not intend TO hide his identity, but Will
write over his own signature
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26
Cost His Fortune.

St. Louis, May l9.-Soniething of the
legal expenses of fight tor life were
exhibited when an inventory of the
estate of Arthur Duestrow was filed
Tuesday. Duestrow was hanged some
months ago for the murder of his wife
and child. At the time of his death
lie was accredited millionaire. Ac-
cording TO the inventory there is only
SIS, ZAP and n handful of cents left of that
poodly sum.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26

A WE'LL known scientific gentleman
OF Cincinnati made the unpleasant
discovery not long ago that his
children at a very early age were
losing their teeth. He attributed it t
once to the quality of food they were
eating. They were not getting enough
of the phosphates which go to make
bone, and he determined they should
have it. He at once cast about for
-four that is made from the whole
wheat and thereafter no bread was
consumed in his house that was not
made of this kind of -four.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26
The Yerkes Telescope Lens.

Chicago, May 2O.-Ihe largest astro-
nomical telescope lens in the world ar
rived in Chicago Wednesday. 1t came
in state, having whole special Wagner
palace car devoted to is use, and being
accompanied by guard of honor, COM
posed of its maker and special corps
of attendants. The lens is to be in
serted immediately in the Yerkes tel
escope at the observatory of the Chi
cago university at Lake Geneva. Wis.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26

In is true that in every large city
there is deal of unnecessary noise.
There is more changing of bells, for
example, more bowling about rags,
iron and Strawberries than the end
justifics; still this fact does not war
rant any such prosecution as New
York practiced a few days ago upon a
poor draymau VINO was hauling a load
OF changing iron through the streets
there. The authorities arrested the
offender and fined him So for disturb-
ing the peace. The ground taken by
the prosecution was that the rails
could have been SO loaded as not to
make noise,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26

HENRY ERWIN and wife, who live
near Beverly, Kas., are the father and
mother of the smallest child in the
country. 1t is a baby girl, is two
months old, and weighs only two and
a half pounds. The child is just -
inches long, and its legs are no larger
than its mothers forednger, while iis
fingers are like wheat straws. In spite
of its dimiuutive size, however, little
Miss Erwin gives every indication OF
holding on to lie
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26

THE longest turntabie in the world
was completed recently at East Al
bany for the New York Central |, is
intended not only for locomotives, but
for sleeping and long private cars. t
is 6s15 feet in length and its construc-
tion required 43l yards of concrete in
the center Of the table. AS an evil
dence of how nicely it is adjusted a
boy IA years of age can turn one o:
the company's heaviest locomotives on
1t with but little effort, so perfect is
its mocha meal adjustment.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26

ARRANGEMENTS have, it is said, been
made by the London Electrical Ca
Co. TO place large number of electri-
cal cabs, at an early date, for hire in
the streets of London. I he cabs will,
it is said, be made on the Mulliner sys-
TEN; will be four-wheeled vehicles,
with a new form of body, which gives
the rider clear look ahead. Second
nry batteries will be employed.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26
Town Town NearIy DESTROYED.

ST. Louis, May 2O.-A special to the
Post-Dispatch from Des Moines, la,
says: Nearly all the business houses,
y in number, and several dwellings in
the town of Calumet, on the Iowa Cen
trail railway, were burned, causing
less of $4,000. The origin of the fire
is unknown. There was no fire APP
paratus IN the town and surrounding
cities sent AID.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26
p,r,,oned NV Gov. TANNER

Springfield, H., May 22.-Gov. Tan
ner has pardoned james Scruggs, of
Pulaski county, from the southern III
inois penitentiary, serving 2O-years'
sentence as an accessory 10 the murder
of William NJ. Napier. 1899. The gov
iShed enough
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26

A JAPANESE correspondent says that
the burdock, which the japanese call
''gobo," is a valuable food in Japan.
The tender shoots are boiled with
beans, the roots are put in soup and
the young leaves are eaten as greens
The plant has been cultivated for CEN
turtles, and the annual value of the
crop is about 100000. This will lie
very surprising to American farmers.
who look on the burdocS as 'pesay
weed -
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26
Aged Murderer Hanged.

Fulsom, Cal, May 22.-Benito Lopez,
20 years old, partially paralyzed and
very feeble, was hanged in the state
prison here Friday for the murder of
George Washburn, wealthy ranch
owner. Lopez and Washburn were
neighbors, quarreled over their water
supply and after an alteration Lopez
shot Washburn.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26

MERCEDES, princess of Asturias, who
for six months, between the death of
her father and the birth of her BROTH
er, was queen of Spain and will be
queen again should Alfonso Mi. die
before he has children, is now II years
of age. She rides an English bicycle,
the gift of her step-mother, Queen
Oh ri tim
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26

DIR. MAYS, of Philadelphia, who had
water and the use of ice congresses as
a cure for pneumonia in several hum
dred cases, reports an average NOR
tally of but four as against an aver
age of 20 or % when stmulants, NOR
phine and the other ordinary remedies
are applied
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26
THE TRUE NORTHERNER.
PAW PAW, ; MICHIGAN.

SURGEONS will appreciate n device
recently patented, consisting of a
broad band TO go over the forehead,
held by a strap At the back and fitted
with funnel-shaped reflector, with
an electric light 10 the back for the
purpose of giving the best possible
light to the wearer without shining in
his ewes
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26
PInus for Reform.

Nashville, Tenn, May 21.-The ma
tional good citizens convention yestcr-
day adopted platform which seeks To
unite all friends of good government,
to promote the duty of good citizens. to
contend for purity in politics and to
make known to all the truth about the
principles of American institutions.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26

Mascoutah, ILL.,, May 2O.-Adam Keck,
farmer in Stookey township, ST. CLAIR
county, while blowing in newly
cleared field uncovered a vault six feet
deep. which was found to be rich in
relics of the Indian race.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26
CIoudburst Does Damage

Tacoma, Wash, May GA cloud
burst in the valley of Asolin creek
drowned stock, houses were wrecked.
bridges washed out and orchards ru-
med. The loss is estimated at 500. 600.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26
pcntb of Cen I<fn-

Washington, May 21.-Gen. Horatio
King, who was postmaster-general
during a portion of Buchanan's admin
istration. died in this city Mt 20 o'clock
in the morning. He was in his eighty
sixth year. and died from the effects of
an attack of grip. His wife survives
Il
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26
Work of Mercy.

Washington, May 22.--The secretary
of state has directed Consul General
Lee at Havana to draw for immediate
purchase of supplies and medicines for
the relief of American citizens and
transportation of such as are without
means and desire to return to the
United States. not to exceed $4,000
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26
Found To he Insane.

Collins, Mo-, May 2l.-Sam Smith. Jr.,
who six weeks ago murdered his aged
stepmother. Rachel Smith, and his aunt,
Polly Cox, mutilating their bodies with
a corn knife i'm horrible manner, has
been acquitted ON the ground of in
sanity. lie will be sent to the insane
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26
Inr ChnIern,. RnXnr..

Winterset, Ia, May 20.-The assessors
of the different townships made their
returns for the year 1896, and they
show that during the year As, 1873 hogs
died from cholera. representing a loss
TO the farmers of AT least $25O.O0O, or
something like SIC per capita.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26
stntue to Girnrd.

Philadelphia, May 21.--The statue of
Stephen Girard, the philanthropist and
founder of Girard college, was unveiled
Thursday afternoon with imposing
ceremonies. The statue stands on the
west plaza of the city hall, and was
erected by contributions of the college
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26
Killed Himself.

St. Paul. Mimi, May 21.-An outcome
of the failure of the Minnesota savings
bank was the suicide Thursday of
James Nolan. the banks janitor. aged
20 years. who has brooded over the loss
of his deposit of 5000 in the bank. No
Ian was an old citizen and has sons liv-
ing ia Massachusetts and Missouri.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26

Kansas City, Mo-. May 22.-Sim
Glover. OF Rochester. y. y. on Friday
afternoon became the American shot
champion and defender of the Kansas
City Star cup, having killed 30 straight
birds and outdstanced his 81 COMPETE
fInI
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26
Thinks In TrnnIlIe

Logansport, Ind, May 21.-The State
national bank of this city closed it's
doors yesterday with liabilities of $780,
600. and this action caused the failure of
the State bank of Monticello. 1t had
S135. 600 i'm deposits.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26
Verdict Against Hayes Estate.

Fremont, O., May 2O.-A verdict OF
800 was returned Mrs. Addie NJ.
Smith against the estate of the late eX
President Il. Is. Hayes Wednesday. Mrs.
Smith sued for 1000 damages for
permanent injuries received in n run
AWAY caused by mastifi dog owned
by the Hayes family.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26
Entire Famiiy Murdered.

Helena, Mont. May l0.-William IL.
Hamilton, contractor, his wife, his
son Lee. aged 10. and his daughter
Elizabeth. aged Is, we're murdered IN
a small village near here and robbed
of $500.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26
Sultan Receives Gen. Miles.

Constantinopie, May 22.-United
states Minister Terrell escorted Maj.
Sen. Nelson A Miles, of the United
States army. who was accompanied by
mis- aid-de-camp, Capt. Cams, and TWO
secretaries OF the embassy. TO the cere-
mony OF the Selamlik Friday, after
which Gen. Miles was received by the
sultan, who gave him Il special audi
sucp
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26
Holds the Record.

Oakland, Cal, May u. - Lucretia
Borgia, brown colt. four years old, bred
and owned by William Boots d Son, of
San Jose. Cal, now holds the worlds
record for four miles. The colt made
the distance here Thursday in 1:l1.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26
Says Ruiz Was Murdered.

Washington, May ga semiofiicial
report from Mr.. Calhoun, who was sent
by the president TO Havana to make
n special inquiry into the circumstances
surrounding the death of DR.. Ruiz, an
American citizen, says Ruiz was muir
dered
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26
Summer uotel nurnea

Milwaukee,. May 1.-THE Fountain
house. the largest summer hotel on Del
aNan lake. was entirely destroyed 10y
fire Tuesday morning. 1t was being
renovated for the summer. The hotel
and contents were valued at $4,000
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26
noY md Cnsh Conc.

Boston, May 2O.-Albert NJ. King, a
1o-year-oid messenger of the Boylston
national bank, is missing, together with
about $4,000 i'm cash and $4,000
United States certificate not negotia-
BILE except between banks.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26
Father kncipp Dead.

London, May ga dispatch to the
Daily Chronicle from Paris says that
Father Sebastian Kneipp. famed
throughout the world because of his
water cure. is dead.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26
Decd of N Crazed Mother.

Brantford. Ont. May 2O.-Mrs. Thorn
as Russell attempted to drown her five
children in a cistern and strangled her
self to death. She was insane.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-26
VIII Go to NnshviII
A Conyic,.. sn,o,,,o

Anamosa, la, May lS.-Daniel Evans,
% life convict in the Anamosa pcniten-
tiary, committed suicide with NOR
phine. His wife was pardoned by the
governor few DAVIS ago.