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The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1897-04-07
RUN AND DESOLATION.
Sweep Down upon The Town OF Chand.
lc1: Oklahoma

Guthrie, Ok, March 3l.-Chand-
Ter, an interior boom town so miles
southeast from Guthrie, is il mass Of
ruins, At 6 O'Clock last evening a
cyclone, dealing death and dcstruc.
tion to everything in lis path, swept
down upon the town and almost com.
plctcly swept it of the earth. OF
her 800 inhabitants 2G were killed
outright, or burned to death, and
fully 10 injured. OF these latter it
is thought -that.l4 will die and "a arc
in o dangerous condition. The re.
naming population d; homeless.
The Presbyterian church, Mitchell's
hotcl.and two other buildings are ali
that rcfnliE standing. These have
been turned into hospitals. Tho
property loss will be half d million
There are not cnongh collins to l5urA
the dead The storm came up from
the southwest almost without warn.
lug, and, sweeping across the town,
first demolished the business district
then laid low the residence portion
and passing on, spent itself on tho
open prairie. The wrecks ,oi many
Of the store buildings toai- IRE ;en(
in short time an awful holocaust
was in progress Many Of those in
jurcd and buried in the ruins wcr(
burned to death before help coult
arrive.
The Storm broke upon the cat,
suddenly. The sky was clear, ant
shortly before G o'clock a mass 0
dark clouds gathered in the south
west. and then whirled north. The,
soon Developed into a funncl-shapc(
| monster and bore down upon the out
skirts of the town. AS the mas:
touched 'thc ground the rear was
dcafcnlng. The funnel S pitt as it
struck tho southwest border O.
Chandler, which is situated on hil
| overlooking Cow Creek valley, anC
one half went through the town an6
the othoa' ltErtc& north. Before cs
cape was possible the cyclone hal
passed through the town. tearing
through the business district. Store
were buried right and left or Nftc(
high in the air and tossed in ever,
direction.
The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1897-04-07
Dunkards Moving to North Dakota

Chicago, March 3l.-Some 2,1OC
tuhkards who came from all parts OF
the country to join in the general
exodus of members of this peculiar
colony to the promised lana OF North
Dakota, left last night or a special
tiiain on the Great Northern road for
Devils Lake and Caudc where the
principal colonies are located. Dur.
the day social traint arrived in Chi.
cago bringing members Of the Dunk
ard church from all eastern points.
Pennsylvania contributed the biggest
contingent to the immi grants, but
there were also special trains from
Virginia, Maryland, Ohio. and Indi-
ana.
The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1897-04-07
To Revise Treaties With Spain,

Washington, March 31.-Negotia-
tions arc on foot at the instance Of
the Spanish minister for a revision of
our treaties with Spain, particularly
with a view to bringing the ru1es as
to the treatment of naturalized citi-
zens into conformity with more mod
ern treaties. If the same rule is to
govern in the revised treaties as APP
plies to these, two years don1ieile by
a naturaliZcd citizen in his native
country will be presumptive evidence
Of an abandonment of naturalization.
If the Spanish minister succeeds in
his design 4 similar request will be
made by the Turkish minister in be-
half of his government.
The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1897-04-07

w. S. Nash, the Butte tailor,
is dead
Carl c.. Jameson, we'll knoW},
mining engineer hasleft Butte. to go
| Alaska
Tim Coakley, a we'll knownu uR ute
character. has been pronunced insane
and taken to the asylum.
Mrs. Brooks, wife Of the Butte at
-torncy and football captain; died at
South Berwick Maine, lasay yV3iedpas-
day.
Chas. Q. Johnson, the dcfaulting
county clerk OF Silver Bow county,
went straight to Canada, but. .Wherc
i he is now is not known.
Benton d. Hatcher, cashier Of the
suspc nded Northwestern bank Of
Great Falls has been placed under
arrest charged With cmbczzlement
John c. Pallsen ! the noted -archi-
tcct, died in Helena on "Wednesday.
Hc stood high in his profession and
had designed many Of the state
buildings.
The United States gunnoat Helena
on her official speed trial succeeded
in making Is is knots per hour over
the entire course and won bonus OF
$4,000. for. making over contract
speed.
| Laura Naundcttc has secured a di-
vOrcc from Henry Eaundettc ut
Butte. The woman acknowledges
that she is a pr( (stitute, bat clainiel
and brought evidence to prove that
her husband drove her to the
life and forced her to support him
/ from the proceeds OF her Shame. tHle
man IS at present ID jail I0r yagrancy.
English capital is again looking
for an opportunity to invest sir
American copper mines, accordingsto
rnmors which are given crcdcnce in
mining circles: and an attempt is now
! being made to secure control Of two
properties. one located in Arizona
and the oJher,in Montana. It. is.sajd
4 that il thc deal ROW On foot to },ue-
chase these mines is successfully
carried many Improvements will be
made, and they will be entirely re-
organized The mines in question
arc the Butte & Boston psepcrties in
| Montana, and the .OlE lDominion cop.
per mine in Arizona.
The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1897-04-07
GENERAL. NEWS.
The United Press has made an as
signmcnt for the benefit of it's crcdi-
nary.

The United Press has made an as
signmcnt for the benefit of it's crcdi-
nary.
Governor Adams has signed the
bill prohibiting capital punishment
in Colorado.
1t is reported that the crew of the
El Dependents, a Spanish gunboat,
have mutinicd and taken the vessel
over to the insurgents.
Gen. Rivera, the insurgcnt leader,
has been captured by the Spaniarls
in Cuba. lie was woundca three
times, but not very seriously.
G. e. Crosby, war correspondent
Of the Chicago Record, while watch
ing a battle in Cuba, was struck by Il
Spanish bullet and instantly killed.
President Mckinley has definitely
decided to send special commission
to Cuba to investigate the cause of
the death Of Dr. Ruiz, an American
citizen.
The bill to prohibit the exhibition
Of prize fight pictures by means Of
the kinetoscope and Kindred devices
has been favorably reported in the
United States senate.
A Joint resolution making immc.
diatcly available $3.50, 900 for the i'm
proycment OF the Mississippi river
has passed the senate ant. will be
acted upon by the house at once.
In the West India islands and in
South America grows a tree whose
fruit makes an excellent luthoT and
is used to wash clothes. The bark Of
a tree which grows in Peru, and Of
another which grows in the Malay
Islands, yields d fine soap.
Road Supervisor Kinney, Of Sc
attic, Washington, under arrest for
robbery, has turned states evidence
and exposed the plan swhcrcby King
county, Washington, was robbed OF
thousands Of dollars by cX-CouuJy
Auditor Smith, cx-Commissioncl
1Icaton and others.
The Trenton, n. j., police arc
looking for Isaac Martin, whose wife
charges that in tit Of jealous rage
he tied her in bed, cut all her clothes
into ribbons, painted her body ~'itl
a mixture OF iodine and acid, anC
marked her like a zebra lie thcf
gathered his belongings and departed
President Kruger, it is announced
from Pretoria, has suspended his
grandson, Etoff, from office 70: max
ing a speech in which he 1nsulted
Queen Victoria Of Great Britain
The president in the press expresses
sincere regret at EthoT's irrcspons-
bic reference. A fight has OcccurcC
between d purity Of SWasis and whites
near Babcrton. The whites sent al
urgent request for the police, who
will be sent.
Minister Terrell at Constantinoplt
has informed the state department
that Zuffon Zunan, charged with the
distribution at Saird Asiatic Tur
key, of relief funds, was murdered at
that place and robbed Of 800 pounds,
on the assumption that the victim
was engaged in the distribution of
the American relief funds. Terrell
has requested the recovery Of the
stolen money and the arrest and pun
ishmcnt Of the guilty parties.
Chief Crowley Resigns.
San Francisco, March 3l.-Thc EX-
The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1897-04-07
Chief Crowley Resigns.

San FTanClSCO, March 3 .-IhC EX-
amincr says this morning: Patrick
Crowley, chief Of police, will resign
his office tomorrow after 81 years of
service in the police department Of
this city. His resignation will be
presented at the annual meeting Of
the police commissioners sitting as a
pension board. There is no doubt
that the resignation will be accepted
and that after tomorrow Crowley will
be no longer actively connected with
the police department Of the city
government,
The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1897-04-07

They are SO small that the most
sensitive persons take them, they are
SO effective that the most obstinate
cases OF constipation, headache and
torpid liver yield to them. That is
why DeWitt's Little Early Riscrs are
known as the famous little. pills. J.
D. Miscr & Co
The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1897-04-07

One minute is all the time neces-
sary to decide from personal experi-
ence that One Minute Cough Cure
does what its name implies. J. D.
MiSer & Co,
The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1897-04-07
NAVAL DISPLAY IS PROMISED.

Warshipss win Take Part in 'Thc Grant
Monument Dedication.
New York, April 2. - Admiral
Buncc, commanding the North At
lantic squadron, is preparing the
schedule Of the vessels that will take
part in the Grant monument dedica-
tion parade or April q. The list
will be made public this week. Be
sides the flagship New York and the
battleships Massachusetts and Indi-
ana, several of the smaller vessels
will take part. Some of the ships
are now doing duty off the coast of
Florida, as we'll as those: at the win
ter rendezvous at Hampton Roads,
will come to this port early in April.
Ehey will remain at the anchorage
of Tomplinsville, and after the par
ade will go the navy yard for repairs.
1t is likely the navy will be we'll
represented, and that several of the
larger ships, like the Brooklyn and
Iowa, will participate.
Secretary of the Treasury Gage
has issued orders that all available
revenue, marine and lighthouse cut
ters be ready to take part in the
naval pageant. The Woodbury. will
come from Portland, the Dallas from
Boston, the Dexter from New Bed
ford, the Hamilton from Philadel-
phia, and the Wordcn from Balti-
more.
Active preparations are making at
Governors Island for the reception OF
l 200 infantry soldiers who will take
part in the Grant monument parade.
These troops will be quartered at
Governors Island. The regular ar
tillery, who will participate in the
exercises, will cncamp in Van Cort-
The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1897-04-07

Fine job work at this office.
The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1897-04-07
MEMS OF THE STATE.

W. $. Nash, the Butte tailor,
lis dead.
The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1897-04-07

Chas: @. Johnson, the dcfaultng
county clerk OF Silyer Bow county,
went,straight to Canada, ,but. .Wherc
he is now is not known.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-30
4 TIME FOR RIGHT ACTION.

The councilmen meet this evening, and it is expected that an effort will be made to change the action they have taken concerning the street-sprinkling sprss. If such effort is made it should be summarlly squelched. It is undoubt- edly true that during the last few days some of the Republican councilmen who voted for the acceptance of the minority report have had what may mildly be called pressure brought to bear upon them to induce them to stul- tify themselves and do the public a wrong by "reconsidering" their previ ous action and taking action that will blindly support the ruling ring. No Young or old Republican can afford to yield to this "pressure" and do violence to his own sense of right and to the interests of the public. A party boss asks too much of a party man when he asks him to do wrong. And he says that which isn't true when he tells him that his party's prosperity demands that he do wrong. The Republican par ty in this region has been dealt a hard blow by the street-sprinkling spree. If the desire is to deal it a knock out blow on its solar plexus the way to do 1t is to brazenly make it plain that the ap- proval of the street-sprinkling spree has been adopted as the party's policy. Such a policy will bring upon the party the just contempt of all good citizens. The best friends of the party in the long run will be found to be those who show that Republicanism isn't neces- sarily identical with the wicked and ridiculous games that are being played in it's name in New Haven.
 So much for the party side of the matter. And is there any question as to what good citizenship and good conscience demand?
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ample Whenever opportunity offered. was really without hope of securing an acquittal, But fate intervened in a way that was without precedent,
 The man best calculated to donin- ate the jury was baldheaded, large, big voiced and pugnacious. The twelve good men and true had scarcely enter- ed the jury room when wasp flew into the open window, was attracted to the shining pate of the big man, and resented an argumentative gesture With sting that elicitated howl fol- lowed by volley of expressive frontier oaths, Two or three of the jurymen laughed and the baldheaded man made dive for the place usually occupied by his siX-shooter. It was missing, and by the time he got 13 inch bowie from his bootleg he was being held and talked into reason. He realized how slight provoca tion had put murder into his heart and how nearly he had com mitted the very crime on which he was sitting in judgment. They brought in a verdict of not guilty and the big fel- low told me afterward: If that devilish wasp had been anywhere else that afternoon, your tenderfoot would have hung. But after that prod he had my sympathy "-Detroit Free Press.
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THE HEAD MANS VISION.

The head man of the village is pie tured as sitting in his office yesterday meditating on the eclipse of the sun and another eclipse which courtesy for bids specifying with offensive particu- laHty. His meditation finally resulted in the following winged words, whose selection and arrangement do credit both to the head man and the faithful reporter who embalmed them: The comparatively feeble moon is struggling at this moment to obscure the glorious sun. But the obscurity will be tempo rary. Certain local Republicans and others are and have been for weeks en- deavoring to obscure the glory of the Young Mems Republican club. They will succeed for time, but it will be for a short time only. Their efforts will have no lasting effect, and two years hence the Young Mems Republican club will shine forth like the sun with all it's former glory"
 This Is a glowing and a graphic fore cast. It may pan out if Young Repub- lcanism takes care to be sensible and right Republicanism. If it doesn't the recent decision of the treasury depart ment that calf-skins are not hides will not save its hide.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-30
FEET.

Maud-''Was Mabel offended when you called on her with your face un- shaven?" Claud-"Yes, she said she felt 1t very much. Brooklyn Life.
 Professor (disgustedly)-It hard to get any knowledge into your head, your skulls so thick.
 Pupil-But, remember, professor, for the same reason it will be hard for the knowledge to ever get out.-Philadel- phia Record.
 Friend-"You have got a lot of agri- cultural implements. Where did you get them?' Kansas n1an-"They fell to me" Friend-"Ah, a relative left them to you, eh?" Kansas man-"No, no; a cyclone did the work."-Detroit Free Press.
 correct summary of any subject in which he was interested He won't tell the exact truth
 And yet he ranks as statesman"
 ''He isn't one, though. He's mis- statesman. Washington Star
 Charlie-Somehow I don't think Miss Beal is simple and ingenious. Do you know, she never looks me squarely in the face?
 Fanny-There, see what injustice you can do grill Katie merely thinks you admire her profile-Harlem Life
 My fathers policeman" boasted a little boy of Alleghany." Pooh, that's nothing!" replied another little fellow my fathers newspaper reporter" Well, my aunt is going to be married next week." said the first boy, return ing to the attack. "One of my sisters was married week before last and my oldest sister has twins" was the trium- plant reply. His victory was short, however. The other boy neditated for half minute and then said, conclusive ly: My uncle takes up the fare in church on Sundays. ."-Pittsburg Chron- icle-Telegraph.
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HE LOOKED TOO PROSPEROUS.

Pine streets, yesterday afternoon in the Pine sreets, yesterday afternoon in the cool shadow of building. The elder was hopping his brow and watching the people who passed. Suddenly he touched his companion on the arm.
 ''See that girl in the satlor 1lat-the pretty one over there? She going into that pawnshop.
 How do I know? I don't know exactly; it's kind of instinct
 The girl looked cautiously about gaZed at the array in the window of the shop and walked on.
 She'll be back in a minute" said the man who had spoken before. "She will look around again, and. when she thinks no one sees her. slip in. There, she's coming back"
 The girl had turned on the corner and was retracing her steps. Sure enough, she paused before the open door. looked up and down the street and went in. Five minutes later she came out and walked rapidly away.
 l don't know how I can tell them. but I can invariably pick them out. Never been known to fail. Say, d'you see that fellow coming up the street.-the in the light suit? He just came from the | poolrooms, probably, Is broke and is going in to hook his watch. Yes. he's | coming up this way. There. what did l ] tell you? knew he'd go in
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-30
REASONABLE SOCIALISM.

The demand for the improvement of the condition of the workingmen of Germany resulted in laws covering three distinct fields, one called the in valid and sick insurance law; second known as the accident insurance de- pertinent, and third which provides a second have been in operation ten years and the last only six years Dr. Freund, the chief of the government in- surance department, in recent report shows how large the amounts of money already are annually turned over to the beneficiaries of the several classes. These amounts. of course, will contin- ually increase, and, it is hoped by the government, diminish the discontent as well as suffering of the aged, the sick and the unfortunate who will be re- lieved under the operations of these measures.
 The invalid or sick insurance law be- came applicable when 1t went into operation to 3,7OO,0O0 people, which number has now increased to 7,2oO,0 ,0OO. In all, some 21,000,0O0 cases of sickness were reported, amounting to 353, 100000 sick days. The amount expended rose from 47,000,O00 marks in the first year to 99,00O000 in the tenth, the sum total furnished sick workingmen in this de- cade amounting to 757, 100000 marks ($1S9, ,000), paid either to the men themselves or to their families.
 In the accident insurance department, according to the law, 426000 concerns and businesses of all kinds were under obligation to insure their men against accidents to the number of 1S,OO0. GOO men. In the first year there were but 269000 such concerns, and the number of insured 3,O00,000. In all 91, 900 acci- dents were reported, the victims of which received either themselves or through their families 361, 300 insurance payments, amounting to 193, ,OO0. .0OC marks (s4s, ,000OOO).
 The law providing for the needs ot old age when workingmen are no longer able to support themselves is, in its present shape, really only six years old Yet during this period the treasury | has maid out 241. 700 payments to oIf men and 1O1, 800 payments to men per 1 manently disabled. The sums tota then paid out to needy workingmeI | during the past decade were the fol l lowing: The sick mems treasury, 757, | 00O, 600 marks; the accident fnsuranc, treasury, 193, ,OOO, ,OOO marks; the invali, and old age insurance, 100, ,OOo, 900 marks
 The recent decrease of emigration from Germany is partly attributed t
 this insurance from starvation
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-30
FIAT JUsTITIA,"
The Rope Pulling was Preceded by a

ihe rNope fulllng was TTeceueu py b
 Quoit-Pitching Contest.
 While Chick Hotchkiss had not been caught red-handed, there was hardly any doubt that he had killed the Mexi- can, and so the probability of his being drawn up to the overhanging bough of a tree was so promising that thought ful fellow named Parkins had already brought rope.
 seems to me-" said Hotchkiss, "at you are mighty sudden. But I s'pose there's no such thing as gittin' a fair, square deal out of this crowd"
 Chick" said Old Man Nettleton, who had shot two balls into Hotchlkiss In the successful effort to catch him, you know better. You know this campalways gives man show. You've allays said so before this interestin occasion. Now, we're goin' to have trial with lawyer in it, an'-
 What do know about law or law yers? How do know you wouldn't do me out of my rights with one? never seen lawsuit"
 Old Nettleton looked puzzled. Boys" he said that's right. If Chick don't know nothin' about law there wouldn't be no justice in tryin' him with lawyer What'll we do to insure that he has square deal?"
 Poker" suggested Hendershot.
 You an him stand off an shoot it out" another said
 "Pll tell you what" Hotchkiss ob- served; He's pitch quoits fer it. If Nettleton wins I go up in the tree. If win Chick Hotchkiss will resume his cordial relations with the rest of thts population
 The idea was accepted as an fnspira- ton, and rush was made for Hawes' shop, where. in lieu of horseshoes. some wagon gear was pressed into service for the game, which to most of the men of Skillet Gap was a boyhood memory It was shortly apparent that the men were pretty evenly matched. Chick pitched for his life and Nettleton for the honor of the settlement. Chick won the first game and Nettleton got the second. The third was the deadly one. Finally, after having made several faulty throws, which allowed Nettleton to get lead, Hotchkiss gathered him. self together and made five successive double points Nettleton had mean while got to nineteen of the twenty elected as the game number. Chick at sixteen pitched a ringer" and was even up, but his second shoe went wild. Old Nettleton advanced, measured the distance carefully with his eye, sent out his first iron and missed by ten feet. Then up in the air went the last quoit, It curved gracefully and settled over the peg, ringer" Nettleton had l won.
 Come on, boys, said Chick, cheerily. q leave the camp knowin' the thing was on the square. might be tempted | to criticise the luck of these proceed in's; but the justice was fair an square an a credit to all"
 l Then Parkins pulled.-Chicago Rec | ord
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Ills friend nodded. That is pretty good, but I'll make bet l can do the same thing. Bet you a flyer"
 Done"
 Well, that elderly gentleman who just got off the car will go in there. The one with the diamonds, mean"
 Never! I'd like like to double that bet"
 "I take you, See, he's going right up to the door There, he's going in. Ha! ha what did l tell you? Ten dollars, his hand. The first observer drew out roll and gave him two $5 bills.
 You are right" he remarked. Have a drink? Yes, don't mind If do, But do you mind telling me how you knew he'd go in there?"
 Not at all. You see, he owns the place. "-St. Louis Globe-Democrat,