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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-31
ALL A DREARy WASTE
Washington Farms Buried Under
Ten Feet of Water.
CREEKS ARE TORRENTS
Floods Are the Highest Ever Known in
the ChehaIis Valley and Farmers
Will Lose Considerable OF
Their Hay and Grain.

Tacoma, Wash. Dec. 30.-The ChehaliS
valley is a dreary waste of water. That
is all that eonfronts the eyes in every
direction. Farms and highways alike
are under several fee of water and
men go from one point to another In
boats. Fish Commissioner Little, when
he left the fish hatchery on the Che
halls river, rowed across farms and
upon the county road, now buried under
10 feet of water.
Mr.. Little arrived from the flooded
district to-day on the first train that had
succeeded in getting through. He says
the loss will not be very extensive, but
the prospect is not at all encouraging.
Some of the farmers will lose a large
part of their grain and hay stored on
the farm and others may lose some
stock.
The floods are the highest ever
known in the valley" he said. The
smaller streams. many of them tribu-
tary to the Chehalis. are out of their
banks and the usually placid creeks
have become raging torrents. The
Sachet is four feet higher than it has
ever been and the Wynooche is over the
railroad tracks. At Oakville the branch
line was under three feet of water.
1t is now probable that much stock
will be lost unless the water subsidies
soon. The farmers will lose heaviest on
We're in the granaries or in stacks. Land
slides have done the most damage.
There have been small slides all along
the line, but one of the largest was the
one which occurred above chehalis this
morning. They have now hydraulic
engine at work and will have the bank
safe in a short time
Tacoma, Wash, Dec. 30.-A special
from Everett. Wash, to the Ledger
says no Eastern mail has been received
there since last Sunday. 1t is almost
impossible to get any definite news
from the Upper SSykomish valley. The
! wires are reported to be down and the
condition of the wagon roads, which are
flooded on the bottom lands. with some
of the bridges gone, have prevented any
one from coming out of the valley.
1t is understood that one span of the
railroad bridge at Sultan has been car
red away and that many of the fills re-
| Gently made in repairing the damage
done by the November floods have been
more or less washed away. The fact
| that the Great Northern will give no
indication of when the line will be open
IL full assurance that il will not be in
some days at least.
The bridge over the Stilligamish river
at Arlington. on the Seattle & Interna-
tional, has been carried away. This
track of the Great Northern & Monte
Cristo, at Lowell. has been under water
for three days. and from Lowell TO Sno-
homish are numerous breaks. For the
first time since Sunday the coast line
train ran from Seattle to Whatcom to-
day
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-31
PRETTY GOOD RECORD.
The Year 1897 shows Comparatively Few
Railroad Receiycrships.

The Year 1897 shows Comparatively Few
Railroad Receiycrships.
Chicago. Dec. 30.-The Railway Age
makes the following statement of the
receiyerships and foreclosures for 1897:
mo year since 1887 has shown so few
roads or so small mileage confessing in
solvency. While compared with the
record for any of the five years preced-
ing 1890, the list of new receiyerships in
the last year is surprisingly small in
respect to the number of miles and cap
ital involved. In 1898 no less than "a
companies with 29.340 miles of road and
ISL 900, 900 Of bonds or stocks default
ed in their obligations and We're turned
over to the control of the courts. In
1897 the number of similarly unfortu-
nate roads was Is. their mileage was
1887 and their capitalization was less
than $1,000, 900. In 1896 the number Of
roads was "a, the mileage 5,441 and the
capitalization $275, ,597 900.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-31
DECEMBER WHEAT.
The Last Scenes in the MeIodrama to be
Enacted To-day.

Chicago, Dec. 30.-The closing scenes
of the Letter deal in December wheat
will have been enacted by o'clock to-
morrow and the curtain rung down on
everything of a speculative nature per-
tanning to the huge affair.
BY that time. too there will have been
delivered about 100000 bushels of
wheat If anything like the recent rate
of increase in stocks of contract wheat
holds good tomorrow. To-day's action
of the market and the enormous pur-
chases of December wheat by the Letter
brokers seem proof that there is no De-
cember shortage now outstanding. 1t
was this fact as much as anything else
which made the trade bearlsh, despite
a very bullish array of news for the
day. 1t Is generally expected that the
great deal will be wound up without the
sensations looked for earlier in the
month. The lucky manner in which all
of the cash wheat has been taken in by
Letter and the liberal way in which the
May had been bought led to a revival of
feeling.
on the curb. after the board had
closed, the report was current that the
British had called out their naval re-
serves and the news threw the bears
into a panic The May price was rushed
up from 92h TO 927s, while calls We're
fractionally bid up from 93l2 to 947s.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-31
THEY'RE AFTER CARMEN.
People Who Paid HIM Money for Fine
California Land.

Chicago, Dec. 30.-D. NJ. Carmen of
San Francisco appeared in person at
Justice Martins court to answer to the
new charges brought there by William
BovenZen and Louis Adams. Both
claim TO have suffered loss as the re-
suit of investing through the medium
of the kenwood Land company of Ken
wood, Cal. BovenZen claims to have
been defrauded of $1,000. Adams places
his loss at $780, Other charges are
made against Carmen. The two cases
on the docket We're see for hearing dur
ing the afternoon at Justice Martins s
probate court. DIR. f. r. Potter of Ev-
anston. ILL.,, says he was victimized for
5000 The doctor says he agreed to pur-
chase 200 acres of land and paid the
money down as the first payment. He
took out a warrant before Justice
Evertt to-day for the arrest of Car
men. 1t is charged that Carmen swim
died McHale out of 5000. The warrant
was served and the case set for hearing
Jan. 4.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-31

These dispatches were received yes
terday at the Office of the Standard in
prompt response to the remittance of
$500, which was sent day before yester-
day throught the National Park bank
of New York. Earlier acknowledgment
of the remittance came in the associated
press dispatch mentioning Montana's
generous contribution. Evidently, in
the opinion of the department of state,
Montana has set an example in be-
neyolence which other states might
properly follow.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-31
GOVERNOR ADAMS BREADTH.
OverIooks His Private Interests for the
Good of The Public.

Denver. Col. Dec. S0.-Governor
Adams, who is president of a local saw
ings bank, received a letter from Brad
ford. Rh0ades & Co. publishers of New
York, that an effort will be made by
savings banks officials To prevent the
establishment Of postal savings banks.
The governor Immediately wrote a reply.
in which he said:
While | can see some objections TO
postal savings banks. the bulk OF the
arguments seem 10 me TO be in favor OF
their establishment. The interests of the
people appear TO demand that the gov
ernment should give them a place to
deposit that IS beyond question secure.
Believing this. | overlook my interests
as an investor in savings banks for the
larger number interested in postal saw
ings banks
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-31
NAVAL COURTS MARTIAL.
Secretary Long Wants Power to Subpoena
Civilians as Witnesses.

Washington, Dec. 30.-The naval au-
thorities have long regarded the pro-
visions of the existing laws relating TO
the administration of justice as defeC-
tive in that naval courts martial are
not empowered 10 secure the attend
ance and testimony of civilian witness
es. If often happens that important
facts are exclusively known by civil
ians. and their testimony is needed be-
fore the most important court martial
1t rarely happens that witnesses that
can avoid doing so. are willing TO ap
pear in such cases Secretary Long
says from an examination or lesisla-
tion on this subject. it does not appear
by any means that congress intended
to leave courts martial in such po-
sition. He has submitted to the naval
committee a bill TO remedy the defect.
giving courts due authority. The first
section involves only an extension L.
the judge advocate of naval courts
martial and courts of inquiry, the pow
er now enjoyed by Judges advocate ef
army courts.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-31
CARNEGIE CUTS WAGES.
Claims That the Men VIII Make ms Much
Through Improved Machinery.

Pittsburg. Dec. 30--A new wage scale
for the employees of the steel works and
blast furnaces under the control of the
Carnegie company was posted to-day to
take effect Jan. l. The new scale makes
but slight changes in the wages of IN n
employed by the day, but the scale for
tonnage men shows reduction variously
estimated at from to 25 per cent. How
ever, agents of the company claim that
the tonnage men will receive equally as
much money az they did at the time
which the last scale was first adopted.
their claim being that improved ma
chinery introduced during the past few
days has enabled the men to handle a
greater tonnage.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-31
STATEMENT OF THE FUND.
FROM HELENA CITIZENS.
Seventy Dollars Handed in Yesterday
From Cuban Friends in That City.
Special Dispatch to the Standard.


Helena, Dec. 30.--The cause of the
famine stricken Cubans struck a re-
sponsive chord in Helena to-day, and
the Standard correspondent is author
lied to announce that $50 We're raised
here this afternoon to help swell the
splendid contributions of other Montana
cities. The praiseworthy efforts of the
Standard To hasten relief to the unfor-
tunate inhabitants of the Queen of the
Antilles who are losing everything but
life in their struggle for liberty, avian
ened here this afternoon The most earn
est sympathy and called forth sub
scriptions to the amount named. No
effort was made To canvass the city. \
few here and there were approached
upon the proposition OF assisting in for
warding needed relief TO those unfortu-
nate human being. They responded
most literally. No amount less than s.
was taken although there were several
offers of less sums. These may be re-
ceiyed later. but for to-day il was
deemed wise to accept nothing less than
s.. To-day,s associated press dispatch
announcing the receipt by Secretary
Sherman of the Standards contribu-
tion. has been the talk of the town.
The people of Helena feel that they
could not let the west side DO il all,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-31

Haggin is a gray-bearded veteran of "a.
His bride is only q. The marriage took
place at the residence of James II. Ans
den. stepfather of the bride. and was
very quiet, only the immediate family
being present. Mr.. and Mrs. Haggin to-
night will board Haggin's private car en-
route TO their home in New York. Hag-
gin and his bride have been deluged to-
day with kilograms of congratulations
from all over the United States.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-31
WORD FROM SENATOR MANTLE.

Washlngzou, Dec 80. 1So7-zo Anacouaa Slauaara
Anaconaa, Aonk.' Message con0'evea 10 Secretary
sherman, avho expressed much qualification at Ills
Practical e00ence of interest taken bv tie beobe of
Montana IN tile bresaaenfs snggeson for relief OF III
Cubaus lie 7U1H MAKE Uze amount a0aalqb lua1eQl-
aleLy through Consul General Lee.
II.o6 a. W LEE MANTLE
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-31

Yesterday mornings Standard made
Acknowledgement of the receipt of $40,
representing collections in Hamilton
and Missoula. Fifteen dollars in addi-
ton were received in Missoula yester-
day. The names We're not at hand for
these two towns yesterday. The list
for Hamilton with $50 subscribed is still
lacking. The total through the stand
ards Western Montana office is $50.
The following list of Missoula subscrib-
ers is received:
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-31
FROM THE "STANDARD'S" BUREAU.
Special Dispatch to the Standard.


of of
pie
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-31
$1,041 50-UP TO DATE-$1, ,041.50.

onana Popular Subscription for the Relief of the Cuban
Patriots Has Crossed the One-Thousand Dollar Line
Subscribers in the City of Helena Were the Principal
Givers gesterday-Prompt Acknowledgment Of the
Eight Hundred Dollar Remittance Received in Laconc
Message From Secretary Sherman-As Announced the
Books Will Be Closed Tonight and the Sum on Hand
Promptly Sent Forward.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-31
SeIniuoies A.ree.

Washington. Dec ga dispatch re-
ceivea a. the interior departn ut an
nounCes that The government ~ the sem
mole nation ~ Indians has rat.f.d q the
agreement recently entered MO hata On
ta. Dawes Indian commission and a SIM
3aar body representing the sem ne1es
The agreement must nov he ratified 10y
congress to become effective.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-31

Washington Dec. 30.-Ma or Iiverm re
OF tho engineer corp has IN astai ed
as r ta#e atta at Cor Ha@Etn a=#a
StoaEha IN. an as sEge t ai t
T, l'tve m fror ms mp Tor hat
recsiv ar ~- point mt Naz
gar Liyer1 re Is ta. 1 AZ As-s4lu- ton
IN charge 81 rs.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-31
MIR. Haggin's Wedding.

Lexington. Ky. Dec. 3o.-A special r.
the Times from Versailles, Ky. SAYS.
The most romantic wedding in the history
OF Versailles was solemnizsd an : O'Clock
this afternoon. when J. r. HagSin -
New YORK a., multi-miIlionaire and tuftz
man. led 70 the altar Miss Pearl Noorh,.-
of this city. u niece of his former wife.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-31

Special Disnafeh 10 the Standard
Wallace. Idaho Dee sH.-"Ha,Ia= uua
herman. an empioyo in the Northern PH
citia yards wes knocked from a aar yva i
switching to-day. falling between EE
bumpers. Ills pelvis vs. crushed III
lived fWu hours II, Was aged sl and 4H
married.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-31
MIR. Eckpls Retires

Washington, Dec 30.-Comptroler of the
Currency Eckels, whose resignation Will
take effect tomorrow, called upon the
president to pay his respects. His sue
cessor. Mr.. Charles G. Dawes, viii .ua =
ify as comptroller tomorrow and take
charge of the Office next Monday.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-31

ferred that the crew had put off for
shore or for some passing vessel. When
picked up. heavy seas were running
over the bark, which was full of water,
less than three feet of her being above
water. The tug Sea Lions captain
thinks her crew is safe either on land
or on board of some other vessel The
fact that the Oakland Is a sister bark
to the Ocean Wave, caused the report
to be sent out last night that IL was the
latter that was in distress.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-31

Vancouver. Z c. &c G-Th n
coon tram uE#Ez H-t al .IE- !
of Cameron islaHd near UaIa eHa o.
the IDENTICAL s~af whore IN nt8 G. z
grounded recently arr ved IS 5fte non
sr- was ashore = hours r., Jet Il nj :
r. -a~rr ra Taz .o ted of t1er hui 5
considerably damaged.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-31
Montana anairs at Washington.

SpeeIaI DISPATCH 10 the Standard
Washir gton Dec. 31.-The secretary OF
the interior to-day denied the motion for
review filed by the pla.ntiff in the land
contest of Mssron Sargent vs.. Thomas p
tana.
lavid II. Wood has been appointed
postmaster at Troy Flathead county.
Montana. in place OF George Leebrick. re-
: -uGd.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-31

~racIai It~rateb 10 be standard
Helena. Dec S0.-State Treasurer Collins
to-day received from the county treasn-
T. r 0T NCaRaer county the state $ portion
of the estate OF the late William Alonzo
smith uuds r the inher tance tax The to-
tal inheritance tax on the estate amounts
"a - S7s45U Of which the state received
S4fA ii
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-31

New York. Dee. aa-The schedule in tho
assignment Of oieorge ". Norwood 4 10.
ShiRnIaz aud produce merchants. sho.
Liabilities SIS Se3, nominal assets. SOL,
156- aetual assets, So ois.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-31
Christmas
H1S97ss
Has Come and Gone

1t has been the kindest Christmas to
us of all. We are pleased and think we
have pleased our customers. Our stock
was large and varied and was thor
oughly appreciated. Although we are
out of some Novelties we have still a
large and handsome stock left for
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-31

In Butte and Anaconda the subscrip-
tions fell off yesterday. Following are
the receipts:
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-31
h p tJ In

Hittlnins Pa. Dec. 9a.-Au advance of
Z H.E cent 5H= wages has b.e# = ant 3
q the employees af the Wyck China corr
Fauy aEd the men viii - back 10 worN
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-31

Mr.. Shores, who is a resident of Great
Falls, said that he could not wait until
he arrived home to send his contribu-
tion-the matter was one of such ur-
gency that he desired to help 1t along
right away. II. j. Zayas, who heads
the list is Cuban by birth, and ever
since the present struggle for freedom
commenced, has been foremost among
the residents of Montana to assist the
cause. This is by no means the first
time he has contributed literally, but,
as he expressed it to-day, the present
need of funds is so urgent and the OPP
portunity to forward the same so con-
venient that he cannot resist the chance
to again testify his sympathy with his
struggling countrymen.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-31
SECRETARY SHERMAN'S MESSAGE.

Washlng7on, Dec. 30, ISo7-1o Auaconaa ,Stonaaya
Anaconaa, Mont: II humane response from MoAtana
The money avH be abbuea through Consul General Lee
o:35 a. m JOHN .oHkRDI14N
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-31
new YEARS GIFTS

That beautiful Christmas gift you got
was bought from US. Hadn't you
better look around to get one for him
now? We've got the very thing you
want.
Diamond Shirt Stud, from. $12 90 up
Diamond Ring, from. ........... 10 90 up
Military Brushes, in ebony
and sterling silver. 90 up
Smoking Sets, from. ..........- A 90 up
Canes and Umbrellas, FROM. 90 up
Photo Frames, from.... ....... ! 90 up
Nickel Watches, from. ......... l so up
Silver Watches, from. .......... IL 90 up
Filled Watches, from. ......... 10 90 up
Solid Gold Watches, from. 40 90 up
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-31

New York. Dec. 30.-Tom O'Rourke
has wired the associated press from Fort
Wayne Ind. as follows: julien and
Fitzslmmuns have named joe Walcott
at the middleweichi limit r. meet Nc
Coy and Peter Ndher to meet Cprbett
II Mccoy and Corbatt win from Wqlc0tt
and Maher Fitzsfmmons VIII meet both
of them afterwards These are tn anlv
conditions Fizsianf Will make with
Mccoy and Corbatt"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-04

A heavy cold may lead TO pneumo
mia or consumption. Foley's Honey
and Tar taken in time affords perfect
security from serious results. For
sale BY T. H. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-04
'MJskes ABOUT Mr

Tho Regular Record u HspponiaEs on
HsnnspaaS Banks.
Milan, Nov. 2-Aiss Tillie Kehoe
is visiting with her sister ut Wanlock,
Ill.
John Koch. of Rock Island, spent
Saturday with Milan friends.
Mrs. william Kale left Thursday
for Kansas TO visit with relatives and
friends.
The Rock Island County Christian
Endeavor convention win be held in
Milan Friday, Nov. 10, and plans are
being arranged to make il the most
successful one ever held here.
The Y. p. 8. G. 3. Of Sears held 0
social in the Sears town hall Friday
evening. Quite . number Of young
folks were present. and the society
realized q neat sum of money.
Mrs. DR.. Renner, daughter Of Mrs.
Louisa Lewis, lefs Wednesday to Join
her husband in Chicago. They will
there Join . company which will col
onize in Montaus for the purpose of
mining aud stock raising.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Pres.
byterian church gave . social at the
home of Charles Kyle last Friday
evening. Large attendance. . good
time and fair financial success were
the features OF the affair.
John Payne left Sunday with DR..
h. j. Huyett's horses. which are On.
tered in the Chicago horse show.
"Lady jane" "Norfolk Laddie" and
"Tit Willow" we're taken, and word
was received Tuesday morning that
"Lady Jane" had captured second
prize in tho hackney mare class.
The other horses have not yet been
shown.
The village council met in regular
monthly session Monday evening
with President Thacher and all the
trustees present except F. &. White.
The treasurer's report WAS read and
received. The ere and water com.
mittee reported that the srtesisr
we'll had been cased to q depth oil
over 800 feet, and that the we'll wal
in good shape. The following bill
we're then allowed and orders drawn
for same:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-04
Quees Advoetisemsnt for six Fingered Roo
plea Chisago Professor Oses
les A0oWsrs.

Notlong ago . profsssos Of the University Of
Chicago advertised In Q morning paper OF thai
city for Information concerning Hexadsetyl,us,
or Elk fingered people. He has received i.5 IN
swers from six toed or ausered people. Few
pereons can reckon mp an irfictioa OF Gig mala.
dies Ut once, but there are nultitudee sf1ictsd
with biliousness whom HostetserS etooseh Biz
ters would speedily restore to perfect health.
Bilioasness 10 usually complicated with eonsti'
patton and dyspepsia, all these nalsdiss being
promptly remediable By the cid OF the Bitfess
which aleo overcomes and prevents malaria
complaints, rheumatism, nervousness and mao
tivity Of the kidneys and bladder. Life's tur.
Doils and snxicties often wear ont the most Wig
oFous constitution even ssRly In Life. and induce
premature decay Of the vital energies. The mosl
genial promoter Of physical stamina in e1istencs
d Hostetter's Stomach Bittefs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-04

AffangemsAts for . Snecessfol and In.
joyabls Winter ssaoso.
The Rock Island Amateur Musical
club 10 arranging for . successful
winter season for the benefit and On.
joyment Of its members and ascot
ate members. The plan adopted
apntemplstes . series Of fortniGhtly
recitals for which the Standard club
rooms have been engaged. The Arss
Of these will b given ct
$50 next Tuesday afternoon. and In
connections with she program, which
IL 10 promised will be one Of unusual
artistic merit. will be number BY
Q chorus Of "a members, which 10 b.
ing trained under the direction Of
Prof. Bodfors. Il 10 the idea Of the
club that this chorus 10 70 give one
number ct least in each recital dur
ing the winter. There are to b Il
concerts In all, and the tickets fol
the season have been placed at % foz
associate members, and the clut
hopes to increase It's mem bership and
associate membership BY . general
Invitation to oil interested In must.
Cal culture to present their names fol
enrolment on the list OF member
ship. The club has accomplished
much a. affording . means Of enter
tainment and delight for those sp
| preciating the art Of music - vel
Be ia the development Of that art "a
the past. and the coming season Of
fers every incentive and assurance fol
continuing the good work.