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The Carleton "Verdict."
Illegal and Out of Plumb.

From the Butte Inter Mountain.
This tie vote as to intent
looks like a very cheap way of permitting
a state officer to escape the consequences
OF acts confessedly Illegal. and out OF
plumb with honest business methods. To
assume that Mr.. Carleton was guiltless
of any wrong intention in making a con
tract with Miss Harris to fill a Sis posi-
ton for $50, with a view to holding OH.
the balance, is to impute to that ofiicer
an ignorance of law and business methods
that should lead up to his resignation.
Mr.. Carleton IL a practicing attorney OF
some years standing, yet pleads ignor-
ance of the most simple provision OF the
code governing his conduct as an officer.
Moreover, 1t seems that in making rs
arrangement with Miss Harris ne did not
notify his special coadjutors that a saving
to the state had been effected, though he
could not have overlooked the rule that
all expenditures for office supplies must
be reported in detail and officially audited.
II any saving was effected through an
agreement on the part of a clerk to work
for less han the salary prescribed by
law. the difference should remain I'm the
state treasury-not In the hands of a state
officer, no matter what disposition he may
see fit to make of IL.
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~LEcTIoNs will be held very
= generally throughout the coun-
try the coming fall. most OF
them Of an important character. The
terms of thirty senators will expire on
March 4. 1899. They are thus classified
politically: Democrats twelve, repub-
iicans twelve. silver republicans three
gold democrats two. and populist one.
Aidrich Of Rhode Island and Hanna OF
Ohio have already been reelected. and
the successor to German of Maryland
has been chosen. The senatorial va
GAMES that are TO occur are distribut-
ed very impsrtiary between the East,
West and South
Alabama viii vote In August for a
governor and all state officers; Arkan-
sas on September s for a governor and
state officers. Maine. no longer one of
the New England states holding an
annual election. Will vote for governor
on September IL. and Vermont for gov
evner on September s. and in both
other state officers viii be chosen. The
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Build. Author

The Philadelphia Inquirer. which pre-
pared this list. says IT does not Include
a large number of converted yachts,
tugs and auxiliary cruisers. The old
monitors are also left out. although they
carry a fairly heavy armament. The
special classes, such as the Katahdin
N the vesuvius, are also left out, and
the list is thus re irced to the bare fight
ing strength of the navy.
Tn report Is that one and possibly
three of Cervera's ships can be saved.
II seems TO be settled that the Colon is
not seriously damaged. and that she can
be raised without great difficulty. The
viscaya n oouendo suffered consid-
erabiy more. but there IL a chance tina
they wifi not prove a total loss. The
United States can use those ships. They
are hrst-class cruisers. and there is a
niche in the navy hat they would I'LL
handsomely.
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TWELVE PAGES.


n s a result of the respective meet
n ings Of the democratic. silver
republican and populist state
central committees in Helena yesterday,
Anaconda vas selected as the place and
September 81 as the day for holding the
three state conventions. The democrat
ic convention will sea four hundred
and twenty delegates, apportfoned on
the basis Of the vote cast for Cleveland
in 1892. To the silver republican con-
vention there will be a total of three
hundred and eight delegates, appor-
toned on a basis of one delegate TO
every eighty silver republican votes.
The populist convention will include
one hundred and eighty-six delegates.
apportioned with reference to the vote
cast in 1894 for Robert b. Smith for
congress.
The committees did not presume in
any way to bind the policy of the state
conventions with reference to any N
certed action they may. or may not, see
ft to take; but IL was deemed advan-
tageous to hold the conventions stimuli
taneously at the same place in order
that combinations could be made IL any
should be deemed desirable.
The city Of Anaconda appreciates the
honor bestowed upon her. and no pains
win be spared by her citizens to extend
every hospitality to the delegates.
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OTIS of interesting little side issues

I OTIS Of interesting little side issues
are springing up IN connection
with Sch'ny's defeat OF Cervera.
Lieutenant Wainwright is accused of
disobeying orders. They say that Com
modore Schley. fearing that the little
Gloucester had tackled more han she
was able to accomplish. ~signalled VAIN
wright TO withdraw from the battle in
favor Of some Of the bigger warships.
Wainwright. It seems. didn't see the sig
nal and went straight ahead. What
shall be lone with such a man? or
course the lieutenant did not see the
signal. because he old not want to see
IL. He can't make anybody believe diff
ferently. AS the second officer in COM
mand of the Maine when that vessel
was blown up, he had a deep. personal
interest in the battle and he couldn't
see any signals or other reasons of suf-
fclent force TO keep him out of the
fight. What. we repeat. shall be done
with such a man? We really don't
know what TO do with him except to
give him three cheers and a tiger.
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- ONE Of those Cubans-we

q ONE OF those C~ubsns-we will
O0 not say all-some Of those Gu
bans for whose sake the Amerl-
can people are shedding blood and
spending pots of money. ought at least
to be thrown into the guard house for
an indefinite period. After the naval
battle the marines had to stand guard
over the Spanish prisoners to prevent
the Cubans from taking barbarous re-
venge. Besides. General Young has
been obliged to put the Cubans under
his command in a separate camp, and
has ceased to issue rations 20 them on
account of INSTRUMENTATION. The Gu
ans refuse to assist in hospitals, and
in transporting supplies. taking the
dignihed ground that they are soldiers,
not laborers." General Young has re-
ported the situation to Washington.
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ABOUT PEOPLE.


Rev. DIR. A. d. Mayo has returned to
the South in the interest of popular edu-
cation. He has travelled 5000 miles. visited
the most important schools In six states
and given 70 lectures 10 teachers and stu
dents.
James Marcellus Hobso a brother OF
the Merrimac hero, has by competitive
examination won an appointment at West
Point. For four years past he has been
trying to secure an appointment AT the
Annapolis naval academy, but could not
overcome the opposition of an unfrlehdiy
congressman.
Queen Margherita OF Italy has given TO
those of her ladies in waiting who have
completed 30 years OF service a gold medal
which will serve at once as a decoration
and as a mark OF distinction. The medal
is oval I'm form and has a diameter OF ~
millimeters. on one side Is a portrait OF
the queen and on the other the NUMBER
Xxx. and the name of the recipient
Round the medal are the notices: "Fe-
delta Anettuosa' and "Amicizia Rico
noscente.''
Luther Benson. the temperance orator,
who died the other day. was never abie
to thoroughly master his appetite TOT
liquor. Drinking to him vas not a habit
an indulgence, but a curse like that OF a
morphine isnd's. He acknowledged that
he was a drunkard. and yet he was SO
constituted. the people understood him
so well. that he could 60 on the PLATFORM
and denounce whiskey without the slight.
est impression OF cant. He was pitied snc
loved and admired at once
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~HERE are at least ten Spanish

~HERE are at least ten Spanish
seaports for which Watson's
squadron could make things ex-
ceedingly interesting. once he started
in. They are: Cadiz, S. 1000 population:
Corunna. 10000: Ferrol. 5000: Santan-
der, $4,000: Bilbao, 81 .000-all on the
Atlantic coast. On the Mediterranean
there are the cities OF Malaga, 140. 900:
Alicante. $4,000: Barcelona, $50, 900:
Tarragona, 10000; C~artagena. 90. 900 and
Valencia, $4,000. Several OF these old
medieval towns may experience a pc
riod of nocturnal heat before the shoot
ing season is over.
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An Unfortunate status.

From the Helena Independent.
The unanimous verdict of the board is
TO the effect that the charges as made
are true. No other conclusion could have
been reached. as Mr.. Carleton has admit
ted the correctness OF the material ale
cations. To this extent there was little
need of an investigation. The material
point I'm the case was the intent of the
officer in seeking to collect the full salary
OF the clerk and paying her less than
half of II. The vote on this question was
a tie-four TO four. The result of the In
quiry is not satisfactory to the state or
the superintendent. 1t is a draw. 1t leaves
the question as much unsettled as before
and in altogether an unfortunate status.
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He should Resign.

From the Butte Miner.
A tie vote is hardly a vindication. In
fact. on a matter of such gravity il may
Justly be called the reverse. 1t is a sort
of Scotch verdict OF mot proven and
leaves the superintendent under the i'm
putation of being guilty without suffi-
Client evidence TO convict. When the inVes-
tigation was called for the Miner sug-
gested that some body other than the
state board OF education conduct II. The
member of the state board were doubt
less honest in their opinions as to the
truth or falsity of the main charge. But
the action of the board settles nothing.
Therefore the suggestion is renewed that
some other body investigate this main
charge. Until he is fully vindicated the
superintendent of public instruction
should not be allowed TO exercise the du-
ties OF his office. The school system OF
the state is too precious TO be presided
over by a man against whom there Is
even a faint of suspicion.
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benefit OF every doubt. Let us not de-
cry Sampson. but let us give schley his
due measure OF praise for winning one
Of the most celebrated battles in naval
history. Schley need not bother him
self about the promotions n rewards
within the gift OF the nav department.
He is so high up on the ladder of fame
that he Is above them.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-12

OF course Lieutenant Wainwright
couldn't see Schley's signal to with
draw when his eyes were dazzled oy
such glorious opportunities to remem-
Der the Maine.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-12

In view of the fac that he didn't es-
cape. the heroism Cervera displayed in
his dash for liberty continues to excite
all parts OF the house to tumultuous ap-
Oiause
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His Explanations n Boomerang.

From the Helena Herald.
The press of the state has given the
matter much attention during the past
fortnight and Superintendent Carleton
has undergone the most caustic criticism,
which his explained intentions with re-
gard 10 the uses OF the larger part OF
the clerks salary proposed TO be retained
only served to make more severe.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-12

The territorial expansionists are ready
AT any time to make peace in accord
ance with their well-known terms.
Their revised version of the fifth chap
ter of Matthew reads, BLESSED are the
peacemakers, for they shall inherit the
earth, or at least the islands thereof"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-12

"If Commodore Schley isn't popular
at Washington" says the Detroit Tri-
bune. that's where Washington differs
with the rest of the country" WASH
ington may differ all II pleases. II makes
no difference TO Schley and the rest OF
the country.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-12

Although the Gloucester. the Brook
Ign and the Iowa had the best Of the
start. the good ship oregon appears to
be winning the Bouquet race.
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If the Office OF premier is vacant, Cen
eral Weyler would beg to suggest to
the queen regent that the honor OF
Spain demands him to be properly APP
nroachpd
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While the state board Of education d.
vided as to Superintendent Carleton's
honesty, Il considerably ~refrained from
passing on his photography.
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We are pleased to note that. business
with them has improved to such an ex-
ent that the Chicago papers have in
creased from four to eight pages. Chi
csgo seems to be becoming something
of a town.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-12

IL the war prove insufficient,
the government has only to advertise
for bids for the dime-museum privileges
OF exhibiting Cervera.
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The TACT that Colonel Bryan and his
regiment have been ordered TO report
for duty to Gen Fitz Lee at Jackson
vile, Fla. will end to confirm the I'M
preston that the administration has
Lee bottled.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-12

Having arrived at Skaters camp.
General Miles will please not be too ex-
acting. Shafter is too busy polishing off
the enemy to attend to his superior
officers boots.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-12

Senior Sagasta. however. has doubtless
reserved the privilege to make faces at
the Americans and sneering criticisms
at his successor.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-12

Then there is General Campos. who
begs to remind the queen regent OF his
recent offer to pick Spain out of the
gutter himself.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-12

The comments on Cervera's superb
bravery are far more numerous. spon-
taneous, heartfelt and sincere than
they would have been If the e old
gentleman had succeeded in giving US
the slip.
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The proposition to give Teddy Roose-
welt the republican nomination for gov
ernor of New York will encounter a for
midable n furious rough rider in the
person of Tom Platt.
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General shafter will please order a
detachment Of sprinkling carts to fol-
low those rough riders. General Miles
uniform must be kept dustless at any
,,at
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Now II General Miles Is satisfied that
his hair is accurately parted and his
gold lace Is on straight, General Shafter
may proceed to rip Santiago up the
hack
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-12
THE CHESS PLAYERS.

From the Youths Companion.
The clock. unheeded, peals the midnight
hour;
The house is mute, the light Is waxing
dim;
Whose is the wand. and whence the mag
ic power
That these has smitten with enchan
ment grim?
The pigmy figures on the painted squares.
silent as clustered friars on their knees
Whom death transmutes to marble at
their prayers.
Seem not more stiff and ststueiike than
these.
With hearts of champions charging in the
lists,
Whose lances crumble as they crash and
fall;
With nerves Of boxers pounding with
their fists;
There is no movement; 1t is semslance
all.
Save that, at intervals, a hand out
stretched
, Beckons a charge or signals a retreat;
or, from the depths whence plots malign
care fetched,
Issues the interdict that seals defeat.
The mimic battle has been lost and won:
The spacious night has shrunken to a
span;
The world is lifted from oblivion,
And each becomes a man.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-12

Meanwhile Don Carlos is watching
the queen regents peculiar situation
more closely than anybody else and is
still convinced II would Just suit him.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-12

The war has reversed the old proverb
to some extent in SPANS case. Many
Spaniards die and a few, like Sagasta,
resign.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-12

Convinced that he has the enemy
where the food is short. General Shaft
er is taking his time IL not Santiago.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-12

Premier Sagasta's hasty exit indicates
that the Spanish ship of state has also
been beached.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-12

The b~ombardment of Superintendent
Carleton by public opinion continues
without Interruption.
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Our Growing Navy.

~HE present condition Of the Amer
lean a and what IL will be in
the near future, is shown by the
following table:
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ported to have said at Portsmouth. he
would better not to be in too great a
hurry to get exchanged and go home.
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All general business letters and CORE
s~pondence should be addressed to the
STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY
Anaconda, Mont.
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As to the formation of spain's new
cabinet. Admiral Cervera is not Offering
any suggestions-he's far from IL.
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: The Standard has branch Offices at
Butte. Missouls and Great Falls. where
advertising rates will be furnished on ap-
plicatfon-
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The torpedo boat appears TO have
moved down into the busted phenome-
non class.
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New York Onhce-4s Tribune Building.
Chicago Ofice-4ee The Rookery.
The S. c. Beckwith Special Agency,
Sole Agents Foreign Advertising.
Washington B~ureau-li15 @ street,
~ "
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II Cervera really said all those nice
things about America that he is re-
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-26
CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS.
THE DAY WAS A BRiGuT ONE wrrH
NO CLOUDS OF ANY KIND.
A BANQUET Marked the Dny az wharf
ton-High NasS Celebrated mt
several Places.

w'sar,on, Texas, December %, Wharton
had grand celebration last night In a
fireworks battle, which iastei until the
early morning.. About SO worth OF fire.
works we're scntillstea through tho air. or
colrst amid go much sport some AID
dents were liable 10 occur. as Messrs, IL,
Fa4rel and Il. u. Moreland have b5ta
badly injured eyes as memcntoss OF The o.
cas.on.
The Christmas tree was indeed . sue
cess, uad the numbcrlcss li.tle hearts
which beat so happily WAS rare tsihutc 10
the kind asarts Who planned che dol ,ht-
iul fete FOR GSher plcasuie. lne rlsaly
ladea tice Was indeed i beautiful s.sht
Mr.. and Mrs, VIII ksncheloe, ass seed
by Miss Thelma, VIII entertain a few iu-
ite1 guests with a dining" today.
Mrs, l., Nation. the popular Aostsss of
the Nation hotel. entertained llcr iren
both III home and from abroad With u de-
licious banquet Christmas day, The Gdn-
ner Was served promptly al 3 y, IN. The
table WIS daintily decorated. lovely ,en-
ter piece OF fruit, surrounded with tempt.
ing vi0nds and around II all lowered ,ho
joNers spirit OF Chrstmastide The guests
all expressed themselves as iniSbtei 10
Mis-. Nation fer a merry Christmas and a
pleasant memory.
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AN OIL TANK EXPLODED
Match Dropped Into Il Is an ldlc Blt 81
Curiosity as to the Result.
EVERY BONE IN ONE BOYS BODY BROKEN
lie Was blown Two Hundred Feet,
Two other Boys Were Hurt,
hut VIII Recover.

Paris, Texas, December a5.--rhis after
noon at o'clock Jim Grlffis. the is.yeor-
old son OF ]. a. Griffis. grocer; Roy Nc
Ciellan. sos OF Engineer Mcclellan OF the
Frisco. and Charles pevley we're sitting on
top OF an oil tank on Frisco Hat car at
the Conner street crossing In the north
western part of town. Griffis was sitting
about the certer OF the tank, the cap OF
which was OF, and his companions were
sitting on tho ems. The tank was empty,
Striking u match and lighting a cigarette.
Griffis remarked that he believed he would
drop the match into the tank. Mcclellan
warned him not to do It. saying that
there night be gas In II. Needless OF the
warning, he let It fall in.
Immediately there was roaring sound
fcllowei quickly by terrific explosion,
which tore the central portion Of the tank
to pieces
GrlfiiS was down ZVV ieeV AWAY auu IN
stantly killed, every bone in his body
being broken and the back OF his head
torn Off
Roy Mcclellan received dangerous cut
in the back OF the head and was rendered
unconscious. He will probably recover.
| When he regained consciousness he found
himself on the opposite side of the car
from where he was standing at the time
of the explosion,
Harry Devley was also wounded in the
head but not seriously.
piece of the dome of the tank weigh
ing hundred pounds fell in the yards OF
the mattress factory, half mile away,
and other pieces fell in the yards of many
residences. The jar of the explosion shat
tered the g'ass out OF every window in
Mrs. Rohatthes' house, 800 yards away,
and the glass in several other residences
was more or less shattered,