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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-19
ADDRESSED THE STUDENTS.
President Mckinley Visits the Georgia
Agricultural College.

Savannah. Ca, Dec. 1s.-The features
of the presidents day was his visit to
the Georgia agricultural and mechan-
ical college. This Is an institution Tor
colored persons. supported by the state
of Georgia. Its president is II. II.
Wright, colored. who was recently ap-
pointed by President Mckinley az
payma ster i'm the volunteer army. with
the rank of major, but who has re-
signed and returned to the school.
There were no elaborate exercises con-
nected with his visit. The pupils were
gathered in the chapel Mr.. Mckinley
was introduced by the president of the
college. He said:
Fellow citizens-I have been pro-
foundly impressed with this scene and
have been deeply touched with the
eloquent words and the exalted senti-
ments which have been uttered by the
gentlemen whom you delegated TO
speak in your behalf. II gives me pc
culiar pleasure to meet you and to
greet you in this institution of learn
ing presided over by one whom i have
known for more than 20 years and
whom I have come to admire and re-
spect as one of the splendid leaders of
your race. I congratulate him and all
associated with him in the good work
done here for the exaltation of your
race. / congratulate you all upon the
splendid advance made by you in the
last third of a century. You are all
entitled to praise and to high recon-
mendation, which I am sure you re-
ceive from your white fellow citizens
In this and every part OF the country.
! congratulate you upon your acquire
ment of property. Men of your race
have large properties on the tax lists
in the several states, and in that way
contribute proportionately to the sup
port OF the government
NIL to
have done in learning and the acquire
ment of useful knowledge. on the fact
that there IL not a foot OF ground be-
meath the flag OF stars and stripes
where every boy and girl. white or
black, cannot have an education to fit
them for the battle Of life. Keep on
is the word / would leave with you to-
day. Keep on in your efforts upwards.
but remember in acquiring knowledge
there is one thing necessary, and that
is character. Nothing in the whole
world IL worth so much. will last so
long and serve its purpose so well as
good character. Ii is something that
no one can take from you. You must
acquire IL for yourselves.
There r. another thing. Do not for
get the home. The home Is the foun-
datlon of individual life and organized
government. Cultivate good homes.
make them pure and sweet. elevate
them. and other good things will fol-
low. IL is better to be a skilled me-
chanic than a poor orator or an indif-
ferent preacher. and I congratulate you
that you have among you skilled me-
chanics as well as orators. tGreat ap-
plause). Nothing in the world COM
mands more respect than skill and in
dustry. Every avenue Is open TO IL.
II congratulate you upon the splen-
did valor of your race. My friends,
your president has made an illusion in
his speech TO what many years ago
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-19
LEWIS FOR EXPANSION.
The Majority of the Democrats Cannot Be
Whipped Into Opposition.

Chicago. Dec. l9.-"The democratic par
ty must he progressive party. and not
a party OF mere obstruction. u it would
retain the confidence of the people OF this
country" said Congressman James Ham
ilton Lewis OF Washington at the Audito-
rum Annex to-day. Together with Mrs.
Lewis the congressman is on his way to
the capital.
II am "A democrat" he continued. but
7 do not feel that 7 can act with my
party n II places itself I'm opposition to
the policy OF expansion on which the
country has embarked But do not he
lieve that q majority OF the democratic
members OF the house can be whipped into
opposing this policy. The s30.0OOO0o pay
ment clause in the peace treaty I do not
favor. but do not consider that sufficient
reason for opposing the whole instrument.
which | believe will be ratified
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-19
DISCOUNTED YALE STUDENTS.
Thirty of Them Say They Are Going tn
Harvarl-Two sides tn the Matter.

New Haven. Dee. ls.-Thirty Yale men
packed their trunks this afternoon and
say that they are all ready to go to Har-
ward. Whether they will prove acceptable
members Of the Cambridge university re-
mains to be soen. The students about To
make the change are those who gave out
on last Saturday night that they were
dsgusted with Yale because they re-
ceived no recognition by the secret socie-
ties Failure to he elected at the annual
reception Of members Mt the chapter
houses was the reason they assigned.
Director Brush OF the Sheffield Scientific
school this evening gave a different rea-
son. He stated that these young men. as
well as some others. had been dropped
from college because Of their inferior
scholarship. Never have so many mem
bers of the freshman class at the scien-
tinc school been droppe,. for failure TO
keep abreast Of their class. This II the
season of the annual dropping Of "nedge-
lngs' in all departments Of Yale. Just
before the semi-annual examinations.
These will begin to-day. Several Of the NJ
still assert that they are leaving Yale be-
cause of society reasons and that their
plans are completed for entering Iiar-
ward.
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IT WAS A DAISY.
Praise In Helena for the Christmas Edi-
tion of the standard.
Special Dispatch to the STANDARD.

Special Dispatch TO the Standard
Helena. Dec 1S.-The 56-page Christmas
edition OF the Standard proved to be
about the most popular newspaper ever
offered for sale in Helena. II caught the
town and sold like hot cakes. The largest
newsdealer in town had ordered many ex-
tras. but this piece OF foresight did not
prove Of much avail. for his stock vas
exhausted in very few minutes after
IL was placed on sale. The newsboys did
n land Office business. frequently getting
10 to 20 cents for a copy of the big pa
per.
All who were lucky enough to get
copy praised the paper az beyond all
doubt the greatest effort In Montana or
Northwestern journalism. Many copies
will be sent from Helena to points all
over the United States. The Standard re-
porter heard more than one kick I'm the
afternoon because the stock OF Standards
carried by local dealers was not equal
to the demand Additional copies have
been ordered. however. and hereafter
when the Standard gets out a special edi-
tion Helena newsdealers will pront by to-
days experience and order plenty Of ex-
tras I'm advance
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HER HEART BROKE.
Turning From Her ChiId's Sick He'd, she
Fell Iifeless to the Floor.

Trenton, N j., Dec. S-Mrs. Mary
Gowan OF Gloucester City. n. J.. died
from broken heart last night soon af-
ter the doctor had told her that her only
daughter. Annie. could not survive the
night. As a priest administered extreme
JUNCTION to the dying daughter the mother
turned from the bed. tottered n few steps
and fell dead. Coroner Bu-hby said Mrs.
Gowan's death was due to grief. which
had literally broken her heart
Mother and daughter dwelt together at
Cumberland and Essex streets. devoting
their lives to one another. When illness
seized the daughter the mother. al
though more than 90 years old. was her
sole attendant.
'She cannot see another sunrise" said
the doctor last evening. and Mrs. Gowan
fastened TO send for Father Connolly.
rector OF the Gloucester Roman Catholic
church. Relatives had gathered to say
farewell to the dying girl. The mother
sat by the bedside holding her daughters
hand. Father Connolly was uttering the
solemn words of the last rites.
Mrs. Gowan. who arose. gave one lin
cering look at Annie's face and stag
gered toward the open door of the ad-
joining room where she fell face down
ward upon the floor and lay without
moving Father Connolly and others hur-
ried To Mrs. Gowan's relief and laid her
on the bed beside her daughter. Restora-
tives were applied without effect aud
physician. hastily summoned. said that
she was dead.
The daughters grief was pltiful. and
she soon became delirious. mutterlng
continually. "Tm coming. mother: I'm
coming" The physician said the daugh-
ters death was only a matter Of a few
hours
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CUBA AND THE CUBANS.
shafter says the Insurgents Are Unnt for
SeIf-Government.

Savannah. Ga. Dec lS-At the collation.
Of the officers OF the 3d Georgia regiment
to Postmaster General Smith and the
newspaper correspondents this afternoon.
General Shafter had some interesting
things to say about Cuba and the Gu
bans lie did not make a speech. but in
n conversational way expressed himself.
his remarks being nominally addressed
to Colonel Berner OF the Georgians.
though they were intended for the whole
assemblagc.
"It seems to me-" said General Shafter.
"that "A great many persons have errone-
Gus ideas respecting our relations with
the Cubans. As I view 81. we have taken
Spain's war upon ourselves. We shall In
all probability hear good deal more OF
the Insurgents.
GLOW about self-government for the Gu
hans%' General Shafter was asked.
"Sclf-government'' the general replied
"Why. those people are no more III for
self-government than gunpowder Is for
hell"
In the same line General Shafter went
on to tell why the United States would.
I'm HE opinion. he obliged to remain In
tho island for some time and govern the
territory by military force"
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Troops From Manila.

San Francisco. Dec. 1s.-The United
States transport Scandia has arrived here
g days from Manila. She remained sever
al days at Honolulu and the news she
brought from the Philippines was for
warded by the steamers Gaelic and Ala
media, which arrived during the past
week. The Scandia brings the remaining
companies OF the ist New York volunteer
regiment from Honolulu. Ali are reported
I'm good condition. five who were III being
now convalescent. Among her passen-
gers from Manila are w. A. Walsh OF the
Astor battery and W. J. Cohn. &. H.
Hermann and W. III. Curran Of the Penn
sylyania volunteers and several members
of the LIST California regiment. The
Scandia f. in quarantine and no mail or
passengers will be landed tonight: neith-
er will any one be permitted to go on
hoard
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SEEMED TO LIKE IT.
Hobson Attacked by Large Fleet Of
kissing Girls.

Chicago Dec c'lS--I.ieutcnant Richmond
Pearson iIobson was heavily bombarded
by large fleet OF kissing girls at the
Auditorium tonight. but as no distress
signal was holsted after the engagement.
it IL not believed he was seriously In
jured. Lieutenant Hobson lectured on
THE Sinking OF the Merrimac' under the
auspices of the Chicago Press club. and
after the lecture the members Of the au-
dience pressed forward for an impromptu
reception. There was much hsndshaking
and applause. but more interesting than
either were l63 kisses given the Merri-
macs hero by as many girls. The lieuten-
ant met the attack bravely and even SEEM
ed to encourage Il. During his brief stay In
Chicago Lieutenant Hobson was the guest
Of General John McNulta at the Union
League club. After the lecture he left for
Kansas city. where he will speak to-
morrow evening Tuesday evening the dis
tinguished naval officer viii face AN au-
dience In Denver. whence he will pro-
ceed to San Francisco and sail for Ma
Mia Dec. q on the city OF Pening.
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4 Peace Offering.

Midiletown. Conn. Dec. ls.-It is stated
or the authority OF a member appointed
to make an investigation of the so-called
Jernegan process of extracting gold from
sea water. that Rev. 4. y. Jsrgenan. for
merry OF this city. who Is now In Brus-
sells has actually sent 10 -.-e directors
OF the Electroyric Marine Salt company
s7O.0o in cash "A sort OF peace Offering
preliminary TO his return To the United
States with his family. Jernegsn convert
od all his stock and securities into cash
previous to going abroad. and IL is nearly
one-third OF the proceeds that he has re-
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-19

said I'm a public address. told of a
white colonel who had delivered TIE
flag of our country to his black colored
sergeant and said 20 him:
Sergeant. I place in your hands this
sacred f,ag. Fight for IL: yes. die for
10: but never surrender IL to the hands
OF an enemy That black soldier, .gith
answered.: I will bring the flag back.
colonel. In honor: or report To God the
reason why In one battle. in carrying
that flag of freedom, he was stricken
down. He fell with the folds OF that
flag wrapped about him. bathed in his
blood. He did not bring IL back but
God knew the reason why. He did all
he could. all any man could. He gave
his hearts blood for that flag. At san
Juan Hill and at FL Caney-but Gen.
eral Wheeler is here. tGreat applause.)
] know he can tell you better than
can OF the splendid heroism OF tire
black regiments. which fought side ty
side with the white troops on that his
toric field. Mr.. Lincoln was not far
from right when. speaking OF the black
men. he said: The time will come
when they will help To keep the Jewel
of liberty in the hands of the human
race and in n third of A century since
you have helped to give liberty in Cuba
To an oppressed people.
II leave with you this one word.
Keep on You will solve your Cwn
problem. Be patent. BE progressive
Be honest. BE God fearing-and YOU
will win; for no effort fails that has
stout. honest. earnest heart behind IT,"
Returning from the college. tne pres
Dental party passed through the camp
of the Indiana regiment. wnich is 20 en-
bark for Cuba on the transport Mime
waska tomorrow morning. The presi-
dent graciously wished the officers and
men godspeed and n safe return.
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western Railway company. under direc-
tion Of J. s. Robinson. division superin-
tendent Of the engineers OF that road.
The bridge was "a single track draw.
weighing 2i5 tons, and was removed a dis
tance OF 80 feet to a new foundation In
the quick time OF hours and 81 minutes.
The structure was fioated on two scows.
one on either siGe Of the center. which
were sunk with 5000 gallons of water.
With the scows I'm proper position, the
water was pumped out and the bridge
gradually lifted from its foundation and
towed to its new resting place by two
tugs. The bridge had rendered service
since 1SSD. and Is stiil In good condition.
being removed To make way for a dou-
Bile track structure OF the latest pat
tern.
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HOUSE FORECAST.
The Appropriation B,iis Are Wen Ad-
vanced.


Washington. Dec. 1s.-The holiday re-
cess. by the terms of the resolution re-
ported by the ways and means commit
tee. Is to begin Thursday and extend
until "wednesday. Jan. T. IL Is likely.
however. that the resolution will be
amended so as to make the recess begin
Wednesday instead OF Thursday. The
appropriation bills are further ad-
vanced now than they have been for
many years at the short session. Al
ready the naval and army deficiency
as special bills and three OF the regular
bills-the pension. District OF Columbia
and Indian-have passed the house.
The agricultural bill was reported yes
terday and will be taken up on Tues
day. Four of the regular money bud
gets out OF \: will therefore have passed
the lower house before the holiday re-
cess. an unprecedented thing in iegis-
lative annals. The military academy
bill could have been added to this list
had IL not been that Chairman Hull OF
the military affairs committee declined
to allow the attention of NE commit
tee TO be drawn from the bill for the
increase Of the army even for the linn
tied time required to prepare the acad-
emy bill. The latter. however. viii be
reported before the recess.
The friends of the naval personnel
bill and the bill for the Philadelphia
exposition OF 1889 have been urging the
committee on rules to grant time for
their consideration. Time will be al
lotted for the former bill soon after
the house reconvenes after the holiday
recess. Ii is possible that the Phiia-
delphia exposition bill may be called
up and placed upon its passage to-mor-
row. as tomorrow. under the rules ts
suspension day. The bill to extend the
navigation laws OF the United states
over Hawaii. which was pending yet
when the house adjourned. may also
be voted upon under suspension OF the
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Chicago. Dec. H.-Michael Emil Rolling
er. a native OF Austria. is under arrest
charged with the murder OF his wife.
Theresa. The charred body of Mrs. Rol-
Iinger was found Friday night I'm a
clothes closet Of her home aud her death
was AT firs; supposed to be the result OF
an accident. The police now claim they
have sufficient evidence 20 prove that
Rollnger strangled his wife. poured ker-
osene over the body and set fire to it,
Mrs. Rollinger owned some property in
Austria. and also carried $50 life insur-
ance. Lately the couple had not been iiv-
ing happily and Mrs RoIlinger had de-
clared her intention to apply for a d.
vorce.
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ReSiGNAlI ION ACCEPTED.
Abbott VIII Devote His Time to Edi-
torlai Work.

New YGk. Dec. S.-At business
meeting OF the members Of the Plymouth
church Brooklyn. to-day. the report OF
the advisory committee recommending ac-
ceptance of the resignation OF Rev. DIR.
Lyman Abbott as pastor was adopted
with a few dissenting votes.
During the past week efforts were
made by both the old and young ele-
ments of the congregation OF Plymouth
church To have DIR. Abbott withdraw his
resignation. but to no avail. deputation
Of members OF Plymouth church called on
Dr. Abbotts physician and were informed
that they should not insist on his hold
ing the psstorate. as further strain Of
preaching might have serious ana lasting
effecs.
Dr. Abbott will continue to nj the pull
pit at Plymouth church until after May
!. lie viii after that date give his time
exclusively TO his editorial work.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-19
Murdered . Little Girl.

Chillicothe. Ohio. Dec. 1.-two mere
boys. Elmer and George Butler. aged re-
spectively % and -. were to-day found
guilty of manslaughter and will serve n
term I'm the penitentisry for the murder
OF Daisy Browser. a young girl Ine
crime was heinous. and In the trial u
was proved that the giri had been shot
down from ambush for no cause what
ever The defense made an attempt IN
prove that insanity ran In the Butler
family. but the jury could not BE- con-
sincSd. Sentence has not yet been passed
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-19
A Hole In Her Bottom.

Astoria. ore. Dee. H-The United
States revenue cutter Perry. which
struck hidden rock near ST. Helen's yes
terday. arrived here to-day under her
own steam. She H. lying at the govern
ment depot and the extent OF her injuries
is not known. There Is hole in her bot
tom and all her pumps are kept Al work.
She will BE- placed on the marine ways
here tomorrow.
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AnarchistIc Conference.

London. Dec. l9.-The Rome correspond
ent OF the Times says: II have reason
to believe that the international anarch-
istic conference which has been In session
here for several weeks has proved n sue
cess. Great secrecy is maintained regard
ing the proceedings aud conclusions. but
the delegates seem satisfied that they
have laid a splendid foundation for uni
form system of dealings with anarchists.
The conference declines TO recognize an
archIst outrages as political crimes"
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Holiday.
.....Buying


Going with a swing and a force
which is the natural result of our
extensive preparations for II and
the grand values we are offering.
Nowhere can gifts be purchased
to better advantage than here.
Whether they be Diamonds or
Watches. Clocks. Silverware, Sterl-
ing Silver Novelties or any of the
other varied lines that find such n
fitting and profuse representation
throughout our store.
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Burned To Death.

Charlestown. W. Va. Dec. H-John
Thomas. living near Greer. attempted to
light a fire with crude oil. An explosion
occurred. urecklng the room and the
dresses OF his twin daughters. aged 4
years. were ignited. He was too badly
burned TO assist them and they were so
badly burned that both OF them died
shortly afterward.
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Wer. ExaS-erated.

Venice. Dec. iS-In consequence Of a re-
cent report that the palace Of the doges
had become endangered owing TO the sub
sidence OF the walls adjacent to the
Bridge OF Sighs and decay of the timbers
supporting 81. Marks library. the govern
ment ordered Signor Boito. the eminent
architect. To examine and report. with a
view OF restoring the palace. Signor Boito
and other architects declare that the sto-
riss of danger are greatly exaggerated.
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Moved the bridge.

Milwaukee. Wis. Dec. iS.-A Temarka-
bic feat OF bridge moving was accom-
plished to-day by the Chicago 4 North
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The Days Are Short

Do not delay: make your selec-
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The Advocate and news., 1898-04-13
First published April 8, 1881
PROPOSALS FOR STATIONERY.

Office of the Secretary Of State, Topeka,
Kas., March 81, 1898.
Sealed proposals will be received at the
office Of the Secretary Of State, until II
o'clock M. May 20, 1898, for the following
items of stationery, for the use OF State
departments FOR the fiscal year ending
20 reSms, Is pound superhne Hampshire,
Fairfield, WedgewOod or Connecticut Val
ley, printed legal cap, per ream.
300 pounds pencil scratch paper, No.
print, In tabs, per pound.
300 pounds ink and pencil scratch tab
let's, book paper per pound.
reams 100 pound Reliance or Climax
plotting paper.
10 reams 150 pound 4Ox4S best jute ma
nilla wrapping paper.
25M best MANILA gummed newspaper
wrappers, per M.
gross shorthand note books, size 6x9
inches, 200 pages.
dozen record books, per Quire, medium
quality cap size.
10 dozen Chicago copying books No. 608X,
white, with or without extended index.
IL dozen Shaw copying books, 500 pages
white, with or without extended index.
10 reaMs typewrtting paper, per ream.
dozen boxes carbon paper, SX13, Rogers.
10 reams manifold paper, cap or letter
size
10 dozen typewriter ribbons, Underwood's
or Remington.
l2 dozen bolts silk ribbon No 11S, as per
sample.
az OOZen paper Wel&uIB.
900 Congress tie envelopes Nos. 10h and q.
4O6 Congress tie envelopes Nos. 1917 and ".
10 M No. 61k xxx No. / rag envelopes
10 M No. 3 xxx No rag envelopes.
100 gross A. w, Faber's Eexagon gilt
pencils, or pencils Of like quality, Nos. Is,
per gross.
2 gross A. w. Faber's Siberian Nos III
TO GIL, or pencils Of like quality, per gross.
IL gross Standard Hexagon Eagle pencils,
or pencils Of like quality, Nos 2 10 5.
IL gross Dixon's best HexagOn pencils,
OF pencils Of like quality, any number.
8 gross Dixon's secretary pencils, or pen
ellis OF lilre quality, Nos. 2 and g.
3 gross Dixon's best colored pencils, or
pencils OF like quality.
3 gross Eagles ink and pencil erasers
per gross, large or small
u dozen typewriter ink erasers No 104.
81 dozen quarts Carter's writing fluid.
dozen piEtg C&rter's crimson ink.
30 dozen quarts Arnold's genuine writing
z fluid.
10 dozen quarts Arnold'G blue-black chem
ical copying ink. per dozen.
10 RBogp 9lll0tEa No. 900 pens
80 Gross 9tRl0tt'S No. Aol pens