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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-26

Isn't II difficult. Mrs. Jones. to get
along with "a girl that uses such broken
English"
"Oh. 7 don't mind that So much. It's
her broken china that sets n.c Wild. -
Detroit Free Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-26

Clara hear that young Softlcigh
has been thrown on his own resources.
Maude--Well. IL may be something
like that I know he is learning TO ride
a wheel.--Chicago News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-26

IL understand that our friend now re-
jolces I'm the title cf colonel
Yes" replied Major Mott. rather
disparagingly but he had To go TO
war To- get U.'--Washington star
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-26

NV Ithei's gisrer. Mabel.
deemed her hut iittic tot.
But very shortly | discovered
That she was taught a lot.
--DetrOif Journal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-26

The Occarion.--"I told the boss just
what | thought of him yesterday
THAT must have taken a lot OF nerve.
What was the occasion?" He raised
my salary. ."-Cincinnat Enquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-26
SMILES.

The Belle But you have only known
me three weeks.
The Beau-W Well. I'm the game OF
hearts. long suits should be avoided
New York Journal
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-08

pose OF his visit to this county is said to
be the prevention of a fusion on the part
OF silver republicans IL possible. On his
return from Belt he will go to Butte.
Mrs. sid S. Kooser OF Ames. Iowa, is
in the city for a short visit with friends.
Mr.. n Mrs. kooser resided in his city
for a number of years. but removed to
the East about two years ago.
David c.. Browne, collector Of customs
for the port OF Great Falls, has APP
pointed O. G. Cooper of Choteau a spe-
cial deputy to look after the importa-
ton of cattle from across the line.
Two births are reported as occurring
yesterday afternoon. The happy pa
rents are Mr.. and Mrs. John Haggery
of the west side and MIR. and Mrs. j. +.
Kenkel of the south side. The first was
a boy and the secon a girl.
Mrs. A. Grillenberger, wife OF the cap
tain of the night watch, has gone to
Butte. where she will visit for a few
days before proceeding to Minnesota
where she intends to spend a portion r
the summer with relatives.
An effort is being made TO secure a
lecture from T. Dewitt Talmage on
the occasion Of his approaching trip
though the National park and thence
to the coast. IL he decides TO speak one
evening in this city il will be the only
lecture given by him in the state, as he
has limited the number OF speeches to
be made between New York and San
Francisco to 10. The subject is not an
nounced, but may be Some Mems
Rlunders."
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-08
A MISSIONARY SERMON
By Rev. e. s. butcher of the
Piegan Indian Mission.
AN ALTAR SERVICE HELD
Business OF the North Montana Metho-
dist Conference at Belt-Win
Meet at Great Falls
Next Year.

: Belt, Aug. Last night at the Meth
odist church and as a very prominent
feature of the conference, the people
were privileged to listen to a very able
missionary sermon by Rev. Z. S. Dutch
err of the Epworth Piegan Indian Mis-
sion. He took for his text one that
has been used many times for similar
purposes, viz: @ ye into all the
world and preach the gospel to every
creature" 1t was we'll received by an
apprecialtive audience. At the close an
old-fashioned Methodist altar service
was held.
This morning at $50 Rev. ]. II. Lit
tie of Cascade conducted the devotional
service. The bishop upon his arrival
suggested the singing OF a few old-tlme
Methodist hymns, which were suns as
only a body OF Methodist preachers can
sing them. On the resuming OF busl-
ness the minutes of yesterdays session
were read and approved. The names OF
the Rev. f. 4. Baldwin was called II
he was recommended to the
Montana minus conference for
admission on trial and to be
ordained deacon. Rev. DIR. Cham
berlain of Great Falls read the commit
tees report on the Protestant hospital
at Great Falls, which was adopted. Inc
conference then proceeded TO make pro-
vision for the publication of their min
utes. The character of the Revs. K.
A. Armstrong, 5. j. Hooking, {. G.. st.
Hill and j. IL. Little was passed ana
they each reported their work. Rev.
DR.. Van Scoy, president of the Montana
Wesleyan University, was then intro
duced and briefly addressed the confer
ence.
The place for the holding of the next
conference was then taken up, Great
Falls and Havre being placed in nomln-
alton. After each place had been ably
represented Great Falls was chosen.
The session then adjourned with bene-
diction by Rev. DR.. Van Scoy. In the
afternoon at 2:30 Rev. Sprague Davis,
assisted by the other ministers, conduct
ed a revival service. The evening ser
vice was the largest thus far held, ii be-
ing the anniversary of the Church Elk
tension Society. Rev. w. w. Van Orr
dale of Helena presided. Rev. Dr,
Chamberlain of Great Falls spoke in
reference to the unity and harmony OF
each local church and the parent So
ciety of Philadelphia. Bishop Mallalieu
spoke of the grand work that has al.
ready been lone and of the needs oil
the frontier churches. Rev. r. NJ. era
ven, a former pastor of this church
gave one of his characteristic, humor.
ous addresses in his own inimitablt
manner keeping the audience laughing
most of the time. At the close he tool
up a collection for the society. To.
morrow will, in all probability, finisf
the business of the conference.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-08
CHINOOK NEWS.

Some Of the business men Of Chinook
are figuring on opening up a county road
through the lane at one side of John
Many's ranch, thence fording the Milk
river and running south up Clear creek
to the summit of the Bearpaws. Consid-
cradle trade comes into town By that
route and the Improvement would be a
great aid 70 tbs ranchers living along IL.
p. Thermalen has sold his wool clip to
Abbott, Dupee & Co. at l5ls cents.
]. W. Searles. live stock solicitor for the
Great Northern, is interview wing the cat
tlemen OF the MIX river valley.
Jack Emerson. with a company of i've
riders. has gone down the Missouri river,
trying to drive the cattle out of the brush
for the beef roundup.
Sterling Freeman of Clear Creek Will
leave on the 18th of the month for Mis-
souri, on a visit to his wife and family.
on the 18th a dance will be given at The
town hall of Chinook in honor of his de-
p~srture.
william Sanford, while wedding out a
bed of beets on the ranch of ID. X. Thorn-
Der, three miles east of Chinook, was bit
ten on the back of the hand by a rattle
snake. He was at once driven 10 chi
nook, where remedies were applied, and
he is now suffering no i'll effects from the
poison. The snake happened to strike a
bone, so that it's fangs did not penetrate
sufficiently to distribute the venom.
A horse recently fell with John Black
| stone. and MIR. Blackstone sprained both
of his ankles. He is able to get about
with crutches and his speedy recovery is
looked for.
Six hundred and fifty thousand pounds
of wool have been shipped from Chinook
this season. in spite of the declaration ~oi
the buyers that they would not dea Ut
that market after their first experience
there. II seems that many Of them sent
representatives there to purchase later OF
and their first statement was a rank bluH
Thomas Dowen, Fred Prosser and james
Mccoy, with their families, are camping
and fishing on Beaver creek. visitors Il
their camp say that they haVe mao eN
cellent success with the trout.
With the exception Of one clip. all "
wool stored at Malta has been sold anC
shipped. 1t amounted to 81 carloads.
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In Basin.

Basin. Aug. 5-The Basin lodges of
the A. o. L. w. and Degree OF Honor
gave an ice cream social at their ele-
CANT lodge rooms Tuesday evening n
a splendid time was enjoyed by all who
participated. The proceeds, which net
ted quite a respectable sum. go to ap-
ply on the purchase price OF a hand-
some new piano for their hall.
The SUNDAY school Of the First Pres
byterian church held a most enjoyable
picnic at the Basin park Thursday.
Almost every child in Basin attended
and the little ones thoroughly enjoyed
the day.
yilion Thursday night, for which l.. +.
Osborne and daughter, Camilla, FUR
nished excellent music. The attend
ance was large and the evening was de
ughtfuIlv spent until u o'clock.
Editor II. l.. Hughes OF the Basin
Progress. and Mrs. Emma A. Howe, nee
Axtell. OF this place were married at
the parsonage Of the First Presbyter-
ian church In Boulder. "wednesday at
ernoon. Rev. G Howard CRUDE ~otiiciat-
ing The happy couple returned TO their
residence in Basin. where they were
serenaded in the evening by the Basin
and BAY state coTnet band.
Governor Robert r. Smith was In
Basin Tuesday looking after his mining
interests In this district.
c. Il. King. the we'll known Cataract
claim owner. was in Butte Tuesday and
wednesday IN business.
Miss Smith Of Kansas City Is visit
ing here this week with Miss Brooks.
Miss Mile Pattison returned TO hei
I home in Butte Sunday evening after q
weeks visit with friends in this city
Miss Camilla Osborne returned nom
! last Saturday evening from Dillon
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BURGLAR CAPTURED.
Confesses to the Felony and Will Go
Rack to Dakota.

COnfesses to the Felony and VIII TO
Rack to Dakots.
Great Falls. Aug. flames Collsnce Is
under arrest in this city, charged with
committing. in company with one J.
shannon a large burglary at Devils Lake.
N. ID. About a week ago he was arrested
on the street by officer Black for beg
ging. 1t had not been his first offense ana
he was sentenced to IL days in jail. Some
time before his arrest the police of the
city had received a request from Sheriff
wagness at Devils Lake, asking them to
look out for the two burglars, and the
request contained a rough description or
the men wanted. A reward of $50 was
also offered for the arrest of either. The
prisoner gave the name of James Riley.
but the officers noticed that he Tailed
fairly well with the description given OF
Collance. particularly as to height. 6 feet
4 inches
Chief Guerin at once wired the Dakota
sheriff for a more detailed description OF
Collance and a photograph Of him IL pos
sible. This was sent. In the photograph
Collance appears as a well-dressed man.
while the prisoner was dressed after the
habit of the worst class of hoboes. but
the expression of the face was still there
and the chief wired the Dakota sheriff a
description of a peculiarly made pair or
leather cuffs the prisoner wore. The re-
ply came to hold him, as he was I'M
doubtedly the man. The news of the
Identification was broken to the prisoner.
who admitted that he was the man they
were after and agreed to go to Dakota
without waiting for a requisition. He Will
be taken east tomorrow. The goods
stolen are said to be valued at 5000 ana
are still i'm the possession of the burglars.
who were unable TO sell them.
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by a ss-calibre Colts revolver. After
the shooting Svetz fed from the oun
try and his whereabouts are now I'M
The other man is in a precar-
ious condition. One bullet passed
through his arm and the other two en-
tered his abdomen and lodged some
where in his back. Drs. Morrow n
McLennan have been working over him
and have located one bullet. but have
failed to find the others. The reports
of the fight are conflicting. as o men
are Slavs and their friends take sides,
but IL ooks very much as II Paniskee
was the aggressor.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-08
WALKER WILL RETURN.
Tells a Favorable story of the Land of
lee and snow.

Tells n Favorable story OF the Lana OF
Ice and snow.
Great Falls, Aug. II. Walker. who
has recently returned to this country
from Alaska, tells a favorable tale OF
the and of ice n snow and is now
planning to return as soon as possible.
He styed long enough to learn the
ropes of the land, and to know how to
outfit properly for his return. He says
Jack Richey returned to Montana, but
that Paddy killeen and c. j. Butler
are In the Yukon country, not far from
Forty Mile or Circle City, and that they
are mining. He brought back with him
SINE excellent views of the transporta-
ton steamers, of the Chilcoot pass dur
ing the stampede. and of scenery in
Skaguay. He has a picture OF the in
terror of "Soapy" Smiths saloon, taken
July 4. just four days before that ia
nous character was shot, Soapy is the
noted confidence man who boosted Of
having been run out of every state in
the union. Mr.. Walker says that since
Smith died and his gang has been run
out OF the country Skaguay is as peace
full as a Sunday in Great Falls or any
other ultra civilized town.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-08
In Miles City.

Miles City. Aug. 6.-H. L. Wilson, the
Pumpkin creek sheepman, of the frm
of Wilson a. Selway, is In the city look
ing 10 the disposal of their clip of wool.
Miss Rosalie Terrell returned from
Twin Bridges this week. where she has
been in attendance at the State Nor
mai school.
Perham Bros. OF Butte. who have the
contract for building the new hotel,
write that they will men work
Monday next.
Colonel and Mrs. f. n. Malone have
gone to Helena
PIERRE wibaux. president of the state
National bank. was in the city Monday
attending the meeting Of the board OF
directors OF said board.
George +. Hyde and family spent
Sunday at Mckay's ranch.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. Il. Collins left Thurs
day for Missoula. where they will make
their future home. MIR. Collins was re-
Gently appointed superintendent OF for
est reserves for this state and Eastern
Idaho.
Colonel r. ]. Bryan and wife. for
merly residents of this city, but now or
California, arrived this week TO make
an extended visit among their friends.
County Attorney Porter left for Hell
ena this week to ransact business.
G. 5. Wiley came in from the ranch
for a short visit.
Colonel G.. H.. Gould returned Tues
| day from a business trip to the west
ern part OF the state.
George w. Meyers returned Tuesday
from a two weeks trip through the
country.
f. H. Johnson returned wednesday
from a trip through the state.
The ladies' society of the EpiscopaI
church met with Mrs. c.. r. Middleton
Thursday afternoon.
o. c. Cato returned Thursday from
trip to the range.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-08
GREAT FALLS NOTES.

Mrs. II. II. Ewing returned yesterday
afternoon from a weeks outing at Log
ging Creek.
merchant of whitlash, in Choteau Gun
", is in the city to-day.
James H. skunk, business manage
for T. Dewitt Talmage, is in the city
arranging for a lecture by the latter
gentleman.
Harry Sommers, state superintendent
of the Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone
is in the city looking after
the business.
Mrs. d. ]. Condor and daughter came
in on the Neihart train yesterday after
noon and will visit for a few days with
relatives in this city.
]. NJ. Boardman. a prominent cattle
grower of Deer Lodge county, is in the
city on his return from a trip though
Teton county on business.
Mrs. William Kroft and daughter, Miss
Josie Kroft, are in the city from Cho-
teau for the purpos of obtaining medl-
cal treatment for the latter.
On Monday the board of county COM
m~jssioners will meet for the purpose Of
fixing the number of mills to be levied
i'm his years taxes for county purposes.
JOnn N. FllISiHiiiohS' wv
merchant at Neihart for many years, u
in the city. He intends to locate in the
dry goods business in Spokane In the
neal future.
NJ. s. Darling. the civil engineer or
Fort Benton, is in the city on business
i'm connection with the proposed irrlga-
tion of the land of the Conrad Invest
ment company in Teton county.
Senator Lee Mantle left this morning
with w. S. Frary for Belt, wnere he
will meet the silver republicans and dis
cuss the political situation. The pur-
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-08
THE SPOILS SYSTEM.
A Case Where Civil Service Reform
Fails to Cut Ice.

- wv
Fails to Cut Ice.
Great Falls. Aug. T.-Another instance
OF a case where civil service reform does
not reform occurs in this city. +. b. Lar
gent, who was appointed deputy collector
of internal revenue under A. w. Lyman,
has received a request for his resignation
from the present collector. G. NJ. Webster,
and there can be no doubt that the cause
is political. as Mr.. Largent has been a
lifelong democrat. The office is supposed
TO be under civil service rules, but these
seem to he easily evaded. Mr.. Largent
makes no complaint of his discharge,
but SAYS very philosophically that II Is
something which was to have been ex-
pected a year ago, and he is very grateful
to his chief fol- the term he has been al
lowed to serve. Mr.. Webster has been
besieged by applicants from his own par
ty for the place ever since he was first
appointed. and the pressure has at last
become too great. Mr.. Largent's success
sor is A. f. Dickerman of this city, a
staunch republican, an old friend of the
collector and a very capable man for the
position.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-08
I'm Soeiety's RsaDmo

where she has been attending a term
OF the state Normal school.
Miss Ida Brooks Is visiting friends In
Butte and VAUDEVILLE.
George Meyers vas in Butte Tuesday.
Rev. Father Jon O.. Nicer of Carey.
o.. will hold religious services at this
place at 2 O'Clock Sunday morning.
Norval Stuart. the well known Comet
mining man. was in town Friday.
Al Boulware was out from Butte last
Sunday shaking hands with his many
Basin friends.
Carl Kleinschmidt. jr.. Of Helena was
here Friday on business.
John Sockerson went 10 Butte Friday
morning to attend the last days OF the
races.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-08
SCHOOL TRUSTEES.
Bids on the Addition to the Copper
Suneiter school.
position.

Great Falls, Aug. THE board OF
school trustees has appointed Miss Marie
Leaning as a substitute teacher for the
lower grades.
Bids on the addition 10 the Copper
Smelter school have been received from
William Roberts, s696: Depew & Sons
s66S, and Lease Bros, 1865. The contract
was let TO the latter. The work Is to be
completed by Sept. /. and the addition
will give room for about 40 additional pu-
pills. Through the past year one OF the
rooms in the Black Eagle clubhouse has
been occupied through the kindness OF the
club for a school room, there being too
many children for the original building.
All of the old ~ianitors have been re-
tanned by the board with the exception
of the one at the North Side building and
the one at the South Side. II. c. Ship
key has been appointed to the first va
cancy and ID. Veen to the other.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-08
The Old Story.

Sand Coulee. Aug. THE old story
led to a fight this morning which for
one of the participants at least may
prove fatal. Peter Svetz n George
Paniskee fought this morning at about
/ O'Clock over a m Svetz receiv-
ed a slight knife wound. while Paniskee
is laid up with three bullet holes made
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-08

the stage line between Virginia city
and this place. spent several days mere
this week in the interests OF his bust
ness.
oliver Thornley, Of Butte Is spending
some weeks here. He expects to put In
a bid on the Orphans home school
building.
Charles Walters OF the firm OF Henry
Filing & Co. OF Sheridan, transacted
business I'm town for a few hours Mon
day.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-08
Mrs. winsIow'. Soothing Syrup.

IA. been used for over FIFTY YEARS by WILL
IONS Of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN
WHILE TEETHING with PERFECT SUCCESS.
II SOOTHES the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS,
ALLAYS all PAIN; CURES WIND tOLIC, and
Is the best remedy for DIARRHoEA Sold by
Druggists in every part OF the world. Be sure
and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents a bottle
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-08
The Oldest Volunteer.

A New YORK state doctor, aged 100, volun
tesred his services to the president recently, aud
expressed a desire TO enter the army AS a sur
aeon. Even AT hts advanced years he can read
without glasses, and walk 10 to 10 miles a day.
The Oldest standard medicine is Hcstet er ;
Sto mach Bitters, which has no equal Tor ind
ges ton, dyspepsia, constipation, levers and bad
blood. 1t strengthens, purihes and vitalizes.
one bottle does much good.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-08
Going to Chicago and East.

The experienced traveller selects
The North Western Line,
Not because il is the shortest line between
The Twin Cities and Chicago.
But because il is the Best Line both as TO
track and equipment.
Also because it is always in advance in
furnishing all the comforts Of travel;
Such as DINING CARS,
FREE CHAR CARS.
PARLoR CARS.
COMPARTMENT CARS.
BUFFET LIBRARY CARS,
10 SECTION SLIPPERS.
CkRPETED COACHES and
COMPLETE VESTIBUIED TRAINS,
Gas lighted and steam heated.
Well posted travellers also know that
The Best service in the World is offered on
The North Western Limited from
Minneapolis and ST. Paul to Chicago.
For tickets and information ask your
home agent or call on agents al
5o5 Robert Street. Cor. 9th. ST. Paul,
Alb Nicol.et Avenue. Minneapolis,
Or Address, T. W Teasdale.
Gen'l Passenger Agent, 81. Paul
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If YOU DON'T TAKE III STAND
ARD YOU DON'T GET THE NEWS
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-17
THE STATE GOVERNMENT.

superintendent Stryker says that Kan
sas will have much better qualified
teachers this year than during any year
in the history of the State.
Justice Allen will make no campaign
speeches. He takes the position that a
Judge Of the highest court in the State
cannot with propriety do so.
The State board of equalization has
finished its work and the figures given
out show that If all State taxes are paid
In full that the income from this source
will be $1,S46126.
John Dryden, of the Live Stock Sani-
tary Commission, says that a good rem
edy for Texas fever Is dipping in native
petroleum and that this treatment is
better than using the refined article.
Governor Leedy has appointed H. r.
Hilton, ]. r. Frost, u. B. COwgill w. j.
Fitzgerald and ]. s. Emery as delegates
to the National Irrigation Congress, to
be held at Cheyenne, Wyo., September
1-3.
BY order Of Governor Leedy, the To-
peka battery fired a salute of thirteen
guns in honor Of the signing Of the
peace protocol Saturday. He also or
dered the flag raised over all of the
State buildings.
Reports from Butler county show that
Texas fever Is practically stamped out
there. An inspection of suspected cat
tie by the Kansas Live Stock Sanitary
Commissioners and by the government
inspector resulted in releasing them
from quarantine.
The Soldiers Orphans Home at Atch-
isOn is probably the only Kansas instl-
tuition under the control Of the Board
OF Charities which is not only not over
crowded but which has room for more
inmates. While it is known as a SOL
diers' orphans home, 1t is open to all,
the only difference being that soldiers
orphans shall be given the preference.
The children are educated and fitted for
q useful life.