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Comes Back to Hoods

Whenever the Flood Is impure or
health Poor.
"I have used Hoods sarsaparilla as q
tonic and blood purifier for a number Of
years and use it whenever become de-
bilitated or my blood is impure and it has
never failed tO'bring me back to my nor
NAL condition. 1t always strengthens and
invigOrates the system" r. M. PRATHER,
ole South Street, Atchison, Kansas.
Hoods $aFsapaFilla
Sold yall druggists 81; six for S. Get Hoods.
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OF LABOR
Protests Were Made Against the
Credentials of Delegates.
OPPOSED TO ANNEXATION
Resolutions Passed Urging the Senate to
Reject the Hawaiian Treaty-Would
Be Tantamount to the Admis-
sion of Slave State

Nashville, Tenn. Dec fi--At the
opening of to-day's session of the
American Federation of Labor several
protests were made against the creden-
tials of delegates. and after some dis
cussion it was declared the delegates
should be seated and the matter re-
ferred to the grievance committee.
A letter was read from the National
w. G. t. Z. expressing sympathy with
the labor movement and urging that a
stand be taken by the organization
against saloons.
Isaac Gown of Canada was invited to
address the convention regarding the
strike of engineers in Great Britain and
responded He explained the situation.
He said it grew out of the attempt of
establish an eight-hour day. The first
lockout occurred in July last and about
$4,000 men We're without work since the
lockout. Since the lockout the men have
been supported by the federation of
Great Britain. He said the English
engineers are in great need and they
ask assistance from Americans.
A motion to have bill drafted by the
incoming executive committee, provid-
ing for the establishment of postal saw
ings banks, and secure its introduction
in congress- was adopted.
AT the afternoon session of the Fed
GRAFTON of Labor. the convention re-
sumed the consideration of reports of
committees. The Hawaiian annexation
question came up on a report from the
committee on resolutions and produced
some discussion. The committee re-
ported a resolution on Hawaiian an
nexation, offered by II. ]. Elderkin. and
presented the following substitute:
Whereas, There is a present pending
In the United States senate treaty
providing for the annexation of the
Hawaiian islands, and,
Whereas, That annexation would be
tantamount to the admission of a slave
state. the representatives of which
would necessarily work and vote for the
enslavement of labor in general there
fore. be 1t
Resolved BY the American Fedora
tion of Labor, that we disapproye of
annexation: and,
Resolved, That we urge the United
States senate to reject the treaty of
annexation and to take such other steps
as may be necessary to maintain ami
cable relations with Hawaii
Andrew u. Fuersth made warm
speech opposing annexation and sug-
gested that the substitute be amended
50 as to provide for the incoming execu-
tive council laying the matter before
congress and Ii necessary before the
president, showing the opposition of the
federation to annexation. The substi-
tute. as amended, was adopted.
The resolutions relative to an eight
hour day movement and the convict
labor question We're referred to special
committees. A resolution was adopted
providing for the organization of all
stationary engineers, preparatory To
making the fight for an eight hour day
on May /. 1898. Tonight an oId-fash-
Toned barbecue was given the delegates
at Tulane.
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UNITED STATES COURT
MONTANA ORE PURCHASING COM
PANY INJUNCTION MODIFIED.
Lewisohn brothers Furnish Bond for
Their Appeai-The Empire State
Mining Company Case.
spectal Dispatch 10 The STANDARD.

Special Dispatch To The STANDARD.
Helena, Dec. 14.-Judge Knowles issued
an order in the ease of Z. Rollins Morse
and the Butte & Boston vs.. the Montana
Ore Purchasing company modifying the
injunction granted last April. This order
compels the Montana ore Purchasing
company to show cause Dec % why they
should not be permanently enjoined from
further working the north vein of the
Michael Davitt temporary restraining
order was issued returnable on the date
mentioned upon the plaintiff furnish ng
bonds in the sum of s5.o90. These were
furnished and the matter Will come up
on that date. This latest order will not
prevent the defendant from doing any
necessary work for the purpose of prov
ing the matters in controversy between
the two companies.
The attorneys for the Lewisohn Broth
ers to-day perfected arrareemt MS for the
appeal Of their injunction case against
the Anaconda company from the ruli Of
Judge Knowles to the circuit court Of APP
peals by furnishing the required bend If
S5a.e0o with Charles Clark and NJ. J. Con-
nell as sureties. The temporary injunc-
ton Will continue pending the appeal
Judge Knowles also signed the tnal de-
ficIency decree in the case of The Amer
lean Loan 4 Trust company vs.. the ore
gon snort Line and the Utah Northern.
It is for s1.040. 9.S3 and draws interest
from the lst Of February, 1897 at per
cent. until paid.
The case of the Empire State Mining
company vs.. y. McGregor ct al. which
was commenced yesterday. was on trial
all OF to-day and will probably last all
day Tomorrow A number Of witnesses
We're on the stand to-day to testify as to
the value Of the ten-stamp mill form rly
located near the Ontario mine in Deer
Lodge county. which ii Is claimed tie
defendants appropriated and sod TO DR.
4. II, Mitchell. Who in turn 50 it 70 the
Gold Mountain Mining company.
Judge Knowles held court this evening
70 hear arguments upon the demu r#r to
the Indictment in the case Of the United
states Ns. Charles Eshhaugh the Philips
burg banker. The court overruled the
demurrer as to counts one ard two, the
alleged embezzIement. and sustained II as
70 count three. which eh8rg a the ac-
eased with issuing a false stat ment 10 a
deposiior. Eshbaueh then pleaded not
EnilfN TO counts enc and two and his trial
Was continued for the term
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change the immigration laws of the
tinted States He gave notice that at
the proper time he would offer the bill
as q substitute for that which Is now
pending before the senate.
In only one feature" said Mr.. Kyle.
does my bill differ materially from
the measure now pending before the
senate. My bill provides that all emil
grants shall have their tests OF education
made BY the United States consuls at
the points nearest TO their homes 1t
is serious hardship for these people
to cross the ocean with the prospect
staring them in the face of failing in
the test at the port of foreign coun-
try. This feeling of stage-fright doubt
less SO seriously affects many Of them
that they are unable to do them
selves justice in meeting the prescribed
regulations Of the constitution of the
United States. The measure / have
proposed Is to remedy what / regard as
defect in the measure now under con-
sideration in the senate"
At 1915 p. m. the senate adjourned.
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DYNAMlTED THE TRAIN
INSURGENTS WRECK AN ENGINE IN
PINAR DEL RIO PROVINCE.
They Are Also Active in Santiago dc
Cuba-Generai pando Is Meeting
With Obstacles.

Havana, Dec. 1.-THE insurgents dyna-
mited the railroad between canases and
Dagene. province Of Pinar del Rio. de-
stroying the track and wreeking the en-
gine of a freight train. A force of troops
with a repairing gang was sent TO the
scene of the outrage. where they found a
dynamite bomb and arrested the men who
caused the explosion. The line was re-
paired.
The insurgents attacked the landing
place at Gibara, province of Santiago de
Cuba, but were repulsed with loss, ac-
cording TO the official report. They are
also said to have fired upon the town
of Ceupecilleas without result.
General Fando is still directing the
operations of the gun boats in the river
Guato. province of Santiago de Cuba. but
he has been unable to arrive at the Guato
landing place. owing, 1t is officially stated,
to an obstacle in the river
Reports received from ManzanilIo say it
Is reported that calixto Garcia, the in
surgent leader. has committed suicide.
The report Is not believed here and in
official circles especially.
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HAD A HOT TIME.
The March Down the Dara Valley Has
Been One Continuous Action.

Been One Continuous Action.
Sinla. Dec. 14-According to official dis
patches from the northwest frontier. thu,
march of General Westmacott's brigade
from the camp at Gher-Kel into the
Sturi-Khel country was one continuous
action. The enemy closed up on the rear
guard and kept firing at short range with
great spirit. The British losses were
heavy and included Lieutenant West Of
the Guerkhas, who was killed. and Lieu
tenant Chaplar, who was wounded
The whole march down the Dara VAL
ley since the 9Th instant has heen
marked by incessant fighting, but the
force has behaved admirably The
route was difficult in the extreme.
through rain. mud and snow. All
along the river the course was inn
peded by ravines and boulders and the
icy cold stream had to be forded knee
deep 20 times. Twelve thousand trans
port animals with numerous sick and
wounded eucumbered the progress.
The casualties yesterday were about 50
and to-day about 10. The enemy has
been severely punished in the recent
encounter.
The disaster to General kempster's
rear guard that was cut off by the
tribesmen on Saturday near Sher-khel,
was due to the animals becoming en-
tangled in the rice fields at dusk. To
increase the difficulty the drivers and
carriers opend kegs of rum and became
hopelessly drunk. Many of their fol-
lowers We're benumbed by the ICY
stream and their feet bruised by the
boulders. Several men are still miss
ing.
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POSITION DEFINED.
Democratic Policy Decided Upon the
Question of Finance and Cuba.


Washington, Dec. 1.-THE caucus of
democratic members of the house to-
night resulted in the adoption of reso-
lutions defining the party policy on the
questions of Cuba, finance and bank
ruptcy. The caucus was largely attend
ed, 1ol of the 125 democratic members
being present, despite the stormy
weather. Representative Richardson of
Tennessee acted as chairman and Rep
resentative q. Cummings of New York
and Representative Cowherd of Mis-
souri, acted as secretaries Representa-
tive Riley took the initiative by pre-
senting the following series of resolu-
tions:
Resolved, That ii is the sense of this
caucus that the democratic members of
the house Of representatives ought to
resist all efforts. direct or indirect, to
retire the greenbacks and treasury
notes.
"Resolved, second, THAT we are op-
posed and will resist all attempts to ex-
tend the privileges of national banks
or To reduce the taxes which they now
pay.
Resolved, third, That we favor the
early consideration and passage of
resolution recognizing that a condition
of war exists in the island of Cuba. be-
tween the government of Spain and the
Cuban people.
Resolved, fourth. That we favor the
early enactment of a just and wise
bankruptcy law"
The first three features of the resolu-
tions on finance and on Cuba were con
sdered separately, the discussion be-
ing vigorous and unanimously favor
able
Mr. Bailey made the main speech.
urging that the democratic members
should take their opposition promptly
against those financial movements now
assuming formidable dimensions, owing
10 the recommendations given To them
by the president and secretary of the
treasury. lie also spoke for a clear-cut
opposition in favor OF the recognition ~
Cuban beliiEerency, as embodied In ths
Morgan resolution. which passed tAe
senate during the extra session. There
was not a dissenting vote to Mr.. I3a
iey's proposition and the first three
resolutions were carried by unani-
nous vote. the result being received
with hearty cheers.
The fourth feature of the resolutions,
declaring for n just and wise bank
ruptcy Law, met with some opposition.
Mr. Dearmond ef Missouri argued that
it was not expedient for the party TO
take a position favorable to a bank
ruptcy bill at this time The resolu-
ton WAS supported by Messrs. Bailey.
Simms Of Tennessee and swanson of
Virginia. The resolution finally pre-
vailed by a large majority. although
Mr. Dearmnnd and half a dozen other
registered their votes in opposition To
this course
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school clerk TO enumerate half-breed chill
dren for the purpose of drawing school
money, has decided that it cannot lie
done, especially in the present case
wfere the half-breeds in question live on
q reservation.
1t appears that an enterprising school
clerk in Teton county conceived the idea
of enumerating in the list of eligible
school children in his district about 10
half-breed children living on the adjoin-
ing Blackfoot reservation. The clerk of
another district objected as an injustice
TO the children of his district. The mat
ter was laid before the superintendent.
He holds that since the federal govern
ment makes no distinction between full
blood Indians and half breeds in the mat
ter of furnishing food. clothing and edu-
cation that half-breed children are not
entitled to attend the state school and
consequently cannot be enumerated
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ROBBERS CAPTURED.
The Stein Pass Bandits Run to Earth
Near the Mexican Line

Silver city. n. NJ. Dec 14.-Word has
Just been received here that Special Wells
Fargo officer Thacker. assisted by a
posse of deputy United States marshals
under him, last night capturs the entire
gang of train robbers who last Thursday
held up the Southern Pacific at STEMS
Pass, in the fight incident to which one
robber was killed. At the time of the
STEMS Pass hold UP a posse, which had
been anticipating the attack. was con-
gregated at Bowie. about 30 miles away
The trail of the robbers was Immediately
taken and late last night the five re-
naming members Of the gang were sur
rounded % miles this side of the Mexican
line. The robbers were taken completely
by surprise and surrendered without a
single shot being fired. The penalty for
train robbery in New Mexico is death.
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LIVE BIRD SHOOT.
Large Attendance at the Tourname mt
of the Limited Gun Club.

Indianapolis, Dec. 1.-THE annual WIN
ter live bird tournament of the Limited
Gun club has attracted Il big attendance
of shooters. The first days shoot was
devoted to sparrows. The four regular
events called for 20 birds each. In the
first event Gilbert, Kicks and McMurchy
tied on - for first money.
In the second Kicks, Bartlett, Tanning
and Powers We're first at ~. In the third
shoot McMurchy and Kicks made clean
scores The fourth event was another
split, Kicks. Gilbert and McMurchy tieing
on 80. Kicks made the highest average
of the day. with a total Of Is out of a
possible 50. Gilbert and McNIurchy sec
ond place with IS.
The shoot for the Grand Central handi-
cap takes place tomorrow. This event
is for the championship of the Middle
states,
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HE is A WONDER.
sesen-Aear-oid SON of Judge Gilbert Adj
mi.ted 10 Practice Law in Kansas

Topeka. kas., Dec. 14-Byron Gilbert
the f-year-old son OF Judge Gilbert of
Atchison, was to-day granted constItu-
tlonal license 10 practice law before the
supreme court OF Kansas. The License
is to take effect when the lad shall be-
come Of lawful age.
This lad Is a wonder. He is well xersed
on all iaw points and the examination
which he passed to-day would have been
creditahle one 10 any applicant. He Is
the youngest practitioner ever admitted
IN the history Of Jurisprudence.
His father was formerly Judge OF the
district court OF Atchison county and is
we'll known In legal circles
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Nashville Dec 14-A Birmingham spe-
cial to the Banner says: Louis and John
Bonner two negroes who have been at
tending the United States court here as
witnesses against alleged white capp rs
We're murdered in a foul manner last
night near Kennedy, in Lamar county
IT seems they were called out of their
homes aud shot down The government
has been notified that further trouble is
feared
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CHINA IS INDIFFERENT.
Steamship Line Wanted Between Ger
many and the Orient.

Berlin, Dec. fi-Emperor William to-
day received in audience Herr von
Brandt. former German minister TO
China. The volunteer corps which is go-
ing to China exceeds leo men in num-
Der They have been drawn equally from
all the army corps.
Herr Eugene Wolff the we'll known
German explorer. cables to the TagebIatt
from Shanghai saying that China is
wholly Indifferent 10 the seizure of Itiao
Ghau bay. The German merchants in
China and Japan insist upon the estah-
lishment Of q fortnightly steamship line
between Germany and Asia
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BRYAN IN MEXICO.
He Is Given an Enthusiastic Reception by
the Chamber of Deputies.

City OF Mexico. Dec. 14.-Mr. Bryan
had a busy and agreeable day to-day
He called to pay his. respects to the
American minister. Gen. Powell Clay
ton, at 10 o'clock. and was cordially
greeted, and after passing an hour with
the minister he drove In the forest Of
chapultepee with Thomas Braniff.
president of the bank of London and
Mexico. Ex-Governor Crittenden and
Gen. John b. F'risbee, and in the after
noon he was a visitor. with Mrs. Bryan.
al the chamber Of deputies and was ad-
mitted to the floor the congressman all
rising out Of respect to the great leader
of the democratic party in the United
States. He was invited tn speak and
talked of parliamentary institutions and
of the progress which Mexico is making
on all sides. His reception in the cham
ber was enthusiastic.
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A TOWN DESTROYED.
Two Men Lose Their Lives in a Disastrous
Tire in pennaYlNania.

Scranton, Pa. Dec. 14.-One and posi-
bly, two lives were lost and $1,000 worth
OF property destroyed IN a disastrous ire
which started at midnight last night in
Durica and almost ruined the business
portion of the town. William Fl. Law. Il
mine superintendent, entered the store
building to save some books and papers
and was burned to death. His body was
recovered this morning. John Pleasan-
tine is missing. and there is little Doubt
that he perished in the flames. Nine store
buildings and four dwellings were ae-
stroNed. While the fire was in progress
a mob looted several stores stealing
hundreds of dollars worth of goods
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The right nilI Come on.

Carson. New. Dec. IA Livingston
has received a communication from Ian
Stuart stating that light Is being ar
ranged between Gorbett and EitzSlmmans
as weH as other pugillsts u - held n
Carson In July. 1873 and adding thar
definite arrange nasnts would be completed
within Il fortnight. Stuart also promises
$4,000 in racing purses and says a mcst-
ing Will also be held in Carson Ia July,
when the best Eastern horses will run.
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Sydney. n. S. w, Dec. 1.-THE Japan
ese consul has formally protested to tho
premier. g. Fl. Reid, against the unfriend-
ly character of the proposed legislation
to aliens. According to a dispatch
from Sydney to the associated press last
month the committee of the legislative
assembly to which the measures were re-
ferred passed the bills extending the Chi
nese restriction act 10 'other people ok
cept British subjects and restricting inn
migration by an educational test.
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CABINET RESIGNED.
1t Creates Sensation in the Political
Circles of Cuba.

tIfUIts OF NuDa.
Lima Peru. Dec. II, via Galveston
The entire Chilian cabinet has resigned
The event has caused a sensation The
cabinet which has just resigned was ap-
pointed last August to succeed the min
isfry formed Aug under the prem er-
ship of Orrego HUGO. which i'm turn sue
ceeded the Antunez cabinet that retired
on june % last after an existence Of
ahCTr eight months.
The Antunez cabinet. which was entire
ly liberal, retired because Senior Antunez
was unable to carry out the leading feat
ures of his programme, but its successor
and the cabinet that has just resigned.
were coalition ministries formed it was
understood, in each case with the ap-
proval of the conservatives. who had
blocked the efforts of Senior Antunez
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The Negro Confessed.

Special Disnatch 10 the Standard.
Miles City, Dee. i4-George Geddes,
Mrs. Regina Geddes and Thomas WEIGH
We're arratgned on the charge of murder
ing Winnie Brown and pleaded NOT
guilty. George $. Geddes' trial is set for
Dec. n. Thomas Wetchs Jan. and Mrs.
Geddes' Jan. 1. The negro. Richard
Dickinson has confessed the details OF
the murder. duplicating the above.
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Plymouth England Dec. 1.-THE
French line steamer La Touraine, from
New York. Dec. 4 for Havre. and which
should have arrived there Sunday MORN
ing. stopped Off the Lizard at 1 o'clock
this morning and signaIed she was not
under control. A westbound steamer is
assisting La Touraine.
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PRICE FIVE CENTS.

Pacific reorganization committee IN given
as authority for the statement thar tho
Union Pacific will not buy the Kansas
Pacific at the price the government will
insist on being paid. Asked IL II would
be possible for the company to parallel
the Kansas Pacific. the reply was given
that 1t was practicable. but that the
paralleling would be done at a cost fesa
than one-third what would be required to
buy the Kansas Pacific.
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Negotiating for a Cruiser.

London. Dec. 1.-THE Spanish govern
ment. il is again announced, is nego-
tiating with the Armstrong;. this time
for cruiser of 4.S0o tons said TO be worth
e30d.o00 built for Japan but which the
Japanese do not want. The vessel is said
To be practically ready for sea.
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He May BE Tried.

Madrid, Dec. 1.-THE minister Of ma
rine Admiral Bermajo. Is paying urgent
attention 10 the Improvement of the
Spanish navy. Weyler entertained the
leaders of the conservatives yesterday.
Newspapers here say the Cuban reform-
lists In the cortes win demand the trial
of Weyler.
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death of .Iexaa,ler ,4.Doaald.

Lynehbure Va Doc H-Alexander
Mcdonald. ex-miHgsteF 10 Persia. I'd
here this afternoon aEsa "A. He visis4a
Europe Oh several occasions as United
states commission. E8s sem to tie
Vienna exposition ard some years Iafer
TO the Paris exposition
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NYiI Snnnress Paners.

Paris, Dee. 1.-THE government, it is
announced, contempiates the suppression
Of newspapers alleged to be systematical-
ly inyenting Dreyfus stories.
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IN ONE BILL.

9E5iRAaa1 '.AsF - #'Attn1
Financial plans Next Thursday
Washington Dec. H.-Secretary Gage
will appear before the house committee
on banking and currency Thursday ard
submit TO them in the form of a general
bill his recommendations recently made
10 congress.
appear ON Thursday and TO submit one
general financial bill instead of number
Of separate bills brought out many ex-
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THE BEST AND MOST RELIABLE GOODS
WILL BE OFFERED THEM
A Good Watch

Stands first in the list. We have for
years sold the best grades of Watches