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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-30

now nearly 40 years ago. there were
some eight or ten ports at which for
eigners were resident and carrying on
trade.
"U'p 10 this time China nae been alb
solutely stationary. These settlements
along the coast. and the presence on
missionaries. the results OF the com
merce that developed. bringing the ma
lions perforce into more or less init
mate relations with the strangers. the
projecting and building OF railroads.
the purchase and control Of steamship
lines, the American and European ON
GERS In her navy and army, the
pressure brought TO bear on interna-
tIonal and domestic matters by the rep
resentatives OF foreign powers all these
Influences, together with the tremend-
GUS shock of the humiliatinG defeat
sustained by China In the war Win
Japan. have at last thoroughly aroused
the empire TO the necessity OF a new
policy OF progress. china VIII. i be-
iieye' soon be seen coming slowly into
line with the progressive nations OF
me world. Hitherto him has been
stationary. Until recently there mas
been but one party. the royal or gov
erning party. There has been nothing
but the ruler and the ruled. This con
dition IL now changed. There are now
two partles-the conservatives who are
represented by Ii Hung Chang and the
empress dowager. n the radical party
al whose head Kang-Yuwei had placed
himself with the young emperor. China
needs progress. but II IL rather the
progress OF the liberal conservative
than that Of the reckless radicals. who
seem to seek change for sake
only. and without regard TO the serious
we'll being and stability OF the nation
But the presence of two parties In the
state Is the best possible pledge OF
progress.
Il do not him that the map OF China
will be in the twentieth century ma
terially different from the map OF
/ China as we know IL now. My expert
ence would lea me 70 believe that
/ change will come slowly. The division
OF China among the great powers does
not seem 10 me to b. at all imminent.
or as, indeed. likely to occur. To me.
these signs. that seem TO those unac-
auainted with China and the genius Of
the Chinese people to indicate the
speedy crumbling and d~isintegration
OF m ancient empire. are rather the
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-30

THE situation In China cannot be
judged by European standards: critical
as II seems TO those unfamiliar with
the Chinese character. there Is more 10
than discourage the thought
full observer who r. at all acquainted
with the subject. China has begun 10
progress. The constitution of China
was framed 1000 years ago. II must
have had some merit to have sur
vived so long. but the time has come
for modification. II not for radical
change. China sees that she must
progress or fall to pieces. and China
Will progress"
with these hopeful words George r.
Seward summed up his belief that the
map of Asia. so far at least as the
Chinese Empire IL concerned. would
not be materially changed In the TWEEN
tieth century now 80 close at hand
Mr.. Stewards residence OF 20 years In
China as minister from the United
States. and his intimate acquaintance
with her social. political and CONNER
cial interests. permit him to speak Of
her people and her future with an au-
thority vouchsafed to only two or three
other Americans.
Twenty years residence In hin
afforded me ar. opportunity 10 become
thoroughly acquainted with the Chi
nese character; with their mental and
practical qualities. The results Of my
observations and the opinions I give
you now are very largely tempered by
my respect and affection for the Chi
nese character. One cannot know this
people, live among them as I have
lived. without sharing this affection and
respect.
IAN that Japan has done China may
do. and more. II was the revolution OF
lsss-se that launched Japan upon her
career OF progress. the present
situation In China. which has just re-
suited In the coup d'etat by which the
empress dowager has returned TO
power. may be the signal for a SINH
lar movement of advance on China's
part.
I'm my opinion. the Chinese are a
finer and sturdier race than the Jap
anese. There II the same difference In
aim and temperament that i would say
exists now between the French and
English peoples. The japanese resem-
BILE the French. the Chinese the English;
they are slower. surer. less volatile h
the Japanese.
1T IL now almost 40 years since the
first diplomatic representatives Of Eu-
ropean powers tool up their residence
I'm Pekln. That was In 1860. As early
as ls4s-44 some OF the sea ports had
been opened to commerce by treaties
others were opened by the treaties OF
ls5s-so. when I landed at Shanghai
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-30
NOVEL CHURCH
EXPERIMENTS
Great Success Attendant on Mr.
Scudder's Dancing Glasses
and Billiard Tables.
THE EVIL ONES WEAPONS

In Rev. John l. Scudder OF Jersey
City OF the Jersey City Tabernacle.
the largest Congregational church in
North Jersey. C~hristendom has a man
that has established a new epoch in
church work. As he puts II. forcibly.
vehemently. he is fighting the devil
with his own weapons" The latest
weapon is a dancing class for the poor
of his downtown" parish. and he IL
aiming this at the public balls that no
great city lacks.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-30

If. .
YOU DON'T
TAKE THE
YOU DON'T
GET THE NEWS
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-06-15
The Best Man.

During the old days of Sweden
there were several best men, and
the term was applied in it's full lit
eral sense. The duty of the best
men in those times was to defend
the groom and his prospective bride
from rival, who, accompanied by
several retainers, was sure to ap-
pear while the wedding procession
was on its way to church and make
a stubborn fight for possession of
the woman.
The Scandinavian warrior consid-
cred it beneath his dignity to court
a maiden's favor by gallantry and
submission and therefore generally
preferred to wait until she was on
her way to be married to another
man, when the attempt was made
to carry her off by main strength.
It was then that the best men-if
they we're the best men-came into
good play; hence the custom is still
preserved in "best'' man of today.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-06-15
GiOttO's CampaniIe.

In st. Nicholas Mr. John Ward
writes Of THE Poll Towers of It.
ally In speaking of Giotto Mr..
Ward says:
This great and we'll beloved artist,
who was at once painter, poet,
sculptor and architect, was popular
~ supposed to have been a shep-
herd Tradition tells us that as he
daily tended his flock in the pas
ture one little lamb was ever by his
side, showing him the most touch
ing affection. When at last the little
lamb was about to die, it spoke in
verse to the shepherd, telling him
that its spirit would remain with
him always in the form of a fairy
and that through it's favor he was
to become a great artist. At all
events, the prophecy came true, for
GiottO became an artist of world
wide fame, and he built a tower in
Florence known as Giotto's Cam
panile. It is said that here the fairy
has dwelt ever since among the
bells, fitting through the silent
spaces.
Giotto, commanded by the city to
build an edifice which in height and
richness was to surpass any pre-
vious structure in the worlds his
tory, in 1884 laid the cornerstone of
his great tower. No expense was
spared, and some of the greatest
artists worked upon it. Sculptures
by DonateIlO, Andrea Pisano and
Luca della Robbia decorate the base
ment story and comprise several
series of subjects--the seven liberal
arts and sciences, the seven cardinal
virtues, the seven works of mercy,
the invention of navigation, besides
many religious and historical sub
jects from the creation down. The
upper three stories are ornamented
with spiral shafts and carved mold
ings, and the whole is built in alter
nate courses of black and white
marble, the contrasting tints of
which have been mellowed and soft
ened by time.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-06-15
And He Knew Too.

A young theological student, who
is about to depart for the missionary
fields, told an amusing story on him
self the other evening that gives an
insight to the cause that led to his
determining to preach the gospel to
the heather. He had called on a
young lady, and her little brother
posted himself in an armchair fac
ing handsome gilt aock. He had
been there half an hour when the
young lady said, Robbie, why don't
you go to the nursery5"
II am waiting" replied Robbie.
what are you waiting for, my
dearf"
"Why, for his face to stop the
clock. You know what you said. ~
Philadelphia Call.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-06-15
Arithmetic as a Stolen Sweet.

To certain very select west side
kindergarten two children Of a
wealthy family are brought daily
by a bright eyed little nursegirl,
aged Is. It is her habit to sit on
the stairs just outside the open door
of the schoolroom for some time aft
er the exercises begin. Here she
can hear all that goes on inside and
occasionally get peep at the pro-
ceedings between the balusters. The
other day she made this apology to
the teacher: "I'd like to learn to
count, like the children do, for, do
you know, sometimes when I am
sent to the store / can't count my
change. New York Commercial
Advertiser.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-06-15
Some of the Ships Not Moving
Until TWenty-fOur Hours
Later.
Troops Will Probably Not All Be
Landed Before Saturday
Noon.
Work of Fitting Out the Second
Expedition Already Under
Way.

WASHINGTON, June Is. Official in
formation has reached Washln',t n to
the effect that the fleet of trans ,.,rI /;
with troops for Santiago, which was
supposed to have sailed Monday for
Cuba had not sailed up to early Tues
day morning.
Later advices received during the
afternoon showed, however, that a
start actually was made on Monday,
but that the movement dragged, and
that many of the ships did not move
until some time Tuesday forenoon. 1t
is supposed that all the vessels are now
fairly under way. Tie public prob
ably will soon be fully informed con-
corning the movement, as the author
tiles here have determined to with
draw the censorship thus far enforced
from Florida points.
Allowing three days for the trip,
General Skaters forces will be in the
vicinity of Santiago by Friday noon,
and it is expected that the debarkation
will take the rest of that day and night,
and part of the following day.
The Next Expedition.
With the first expedition actually
out Of the county, the authorities here
have quickly turned their attention to
another expedition even more impor-
tant than this initial one. 1t is expect
cd that the plans for this second invad-
ing force will be matured at once, and
as a result another expedition will
leave from an Atlantic coast point
within the next 10 days, this time for
Porto Rico. The details for this move
ment are approaching completion.
There are about 10 transports already
available, and the list will be increased
as rapidly as possible. Some Of these
may be used for later expedition, but
those on hand and to be secured will
readily accommodate force of 10000
men. Recent reports from Porto Rico
have indicated that the Spanish force
there does not exceed 1000 or 5000
men, so that it may be deemed unnec-
essary to send large army Of occupa-
ton. Such as it is, however, it will
have an important mission to perform,
and with this force pursuing an ag-
gressive campaign in Porto Rico, and
General Skaters 5000 men on Cuban
sol, an abundance Of stirring action is
assured from this week forward.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-06-15
BATTLE OF TRENTON.

On Christmas day in seventy-six
Our ragged troops, with bayonets fixed,
For Trenton marched away.
The Delaware see, the boats below,
The light obscured by hail and snow,
But no signs of dislnay.
Our object was the Hessian band,
That dared invade fair freedoms land
And quarter in that place.
Great Washington he led us on,
Whose streaming flag in storm or sun
Had never known disgrace.
In silent march we passed the night,
Each soldier painting for the fight,
Though quite benumbed with frost.
Greene on the left at six began.
The right was led by Sullivan
Who meier a moment lost.
Their pickets stormed, the alarm was
spread
That rebels risen from the dead
We're marching into town.
Some scampered here, some scampered
there,
And some for action did prepare,
But soon their arms laid down.
Twelve hundred servile miscreants,
With all their colors, guns and tents,
We're trophies of the day.
The froiic DER, the bright canteen
In center, front and rear was seen
Driving fatigue away.
Now, brothers of the patriot bands,
Let's sing deliverance from the hands
Of arbitrary sway,
And as our life is but span
Let's touch the tankard while we can
In memory of that day.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-06-15
SPORTING NEWS.

Adrian G. Arson has been engaged
as manager of the New York baseball
club and has taken charge of the team.
Joe Choynski has signed articles to
fight Kid Mccoy 90 rounds before the
Hawthorne Athletic club of Buffalo,
N. Y, Aug. ~. The men will fight at
catch weights. The purse offered is
$500, winner to take rs per cent, loser
% per cent.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-06-15
CRIMINAL NEWS.

Mrs Governor Atkinson of West Vir'
GINA, who was charged with forgery,
has been acquitted on second trial.
The president has granted pardon
to Captain John D. Hart, now serving
a sentence of two years for engaging in
a filibustering expedition to Cuba.
At the instance of the chief of police
of Minneapolis, the police of San Diego,
Cal. arrested J. Frank Bowen, who is
wanted on a charge of grand larceny
in the former city Bowen moved to
San Diego several months ago and
bought a ranch.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-06-15
WILL ABANDON TAMPA.

Next Expedition to Sail From "A More De-
siPable Port.
WASHINGTON, June 10. - Arrange
ments for the second expedition Of in
vasion from the United States for the
West Indies are being hurried at the
war department.. There seems to be no
doubt that this expedition will be sent
from the east coast Of the United
States The experience in embarking
the first from Tampa has demonstrated
TO the war department officials that
other ports where the railway and
other facilities are more adequate than
se Tampa are much more desirable
places for the concentration of troops
and their embarkation.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-06-15

On all the new ships of the navy
the American shield has displaced
as figurehead the designs carried
on the older vessels. This is carved
out of solid brass, with the stars and
stripes and the shield proper fitted
close around the slender bow, while
scrollwork extends backward on
either side for a distance of four or
five feet
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-06-15

From 1913 answers to questions
published two or three years ago
Messrs. V. and c. Henri find that a
persons first memory may be of an
extent occurring as early as the age
of 6 months or as late as 8 years.
to years being the usual age.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-06-15
EMBARKED AT FRISCO,

Thlrty-flve Hundred Soldiers Go Abroad
Transports for the Philippines.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 15.-Thirty-
FIVE hundred soldiers embarked on
transport steamers which are to take
them to the Philippine islands. It is
generally expected that the feet will
sail In the morning.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-06-15
SmOkeless Powder for Sampson.

NORFOLK, Va, June 15.-A large
quantity Of smokeless powder has been
received here. 1t will be Immediately
sent to the ships in Admiral SIMPSONS
squadron. The New Orleans used
smokeless powder in the bombardment
Of Santiago. 1t was secured in Eng.
land at the time the cruiser was bought.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-06-15
Live Stock Prices at St. Paul.

HOGS-Market sc lower Range OF
prices, $3b0@3.S31S.
CATTLE-Market steady: good de
mand for all grades.
Sales ranged at 81. 10@4 go for stockers;
1880 100 for COWS; S. 4O@3 80 for heil ers
g. 7004.75 for steers.
SHEEP-Marke t steady.
Sales ranged at $3.75@4.25 for muttons;
S5.O0@5. rs for spring lambs.
Receipts Hogs, $50; cattle, 10; calves.
26: sheen %
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-06-15
THE DEATH RECORD.

Colonel George w. Candee, paymas-
ter of the department. of the lakes, died
u Chicago of paralysis.
Stephen Harrison, who built over
1000 miles of the Milwaukee railroad,
is dead at his residence, i'll Milwaukee.
Judge Julius F. Grinnell, who, as
states attorney, prosecuted the Hay
market anarchists, dropped dead in
Chicago.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-06-15
Torrey Ordered to Jacksonville.

CHEYENNE, Wy, June 15.-Orders
have been received by Colonel J. l.
Torrey, for the Second Volunteer Cav.
airy to move from Fort D. A. Russell,
with their horses to Jacksonville, Fla.
The regiment is thoroughly uniformed,
armed and equipped, and considering
the short time it has been organized, it
has reached high state Of perfection
in drill evoluntions.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-06-15
Big German Force at Manila.

LONDON, June 15.-The Berlin CORE.
Gpondent Of The Times remarks that
with four ships already at Cavite and
with the Darmstadt on the way with
1,4O0 men, Germany will have a force
0f 200 marines at Manila.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-06-15
Poultry, Butter and Eggs.

POULTRY - Live, steady SprinA
chickens, 1215@18o; hens &c; turkeys,
6@7c; ducks, $1,000.
BUTTER Firm. Creameries, lac
l6c; dairies 11@14c.
EGGS-Steady Fresh, 9Ac.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-06-15
CAN RAISE NO FUNDS.
Spain's Efforts for Foreign Loan Hav.
Failed.

1pHIHB A1uUEIa AUE q u UEBASW LOHM EfhWe
Failed.
LONDON, June ia dispatch to The
Morning Post from Madrid, via Bar.
ritz, France, says: Spain's efforts for
foreign loan have failed. General
Blanco wires urgent demands for sup
plies, as he expects the blockade to be.
come severe. Captain de la Casa, late
Spanish military attache at Washing.
ton, has arrived at Madrid and has
given the government valuable infor.
nation regarding the American war
preparations.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-06-15

The wearing of earrings was so
general in Rome and the jewels were
so heavy that there were profess
SIGNALS known as ear healers, who
tended the ears of ladies who had
torn or injured the lobes with the
weight of the pendants.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-06-15

Washington's commission as COM
mander in chief of the United States
army was approved by congress
June II, 1775, and on June 81 of
that year he set out on horseback
to take command of the forces en-
camped about Boston.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-06-15
Permissible Ecoentricity.

"Stebbins' wife is going to make
him go in for geology"
whats that forQ"
"She can't make him keep him
self tidy, and she thinks if he is
scientific it won t be noticed.f '-Chi-
cage Record.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-06-15

''Why do you persist in calling
Mixer, the lawyer, Old Necessity"
Because he knows no law. De-
troit Free Press.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-06-15
MARKET QUOTATIONS,
Price of Wheat at Duluth.

WHEAT No hard, O1c,
No. northern, 9)c; No. 3 Northern,
sc. To Arrive No. 1 hard 9Oc; No,
l Northern, 9Oc; July. 9OAc; Septem
ber 725Ac.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-06-15
Sioux Citv Live Stock.

HOGS-Market 1Oo lower. Range o.
prices $3.60@3.7O.
Market active; strong oE
light COWS.
Sales ranged $1.9O@47O for COWS,
bulls and mixed; $4.O0@5.25 for stockers
and feeders; ST. 90 $3.50 for yearlings and
calves
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-06-15
MORE FIGHTING.
Renewed Attacks on American Marines
at Guantanamo Lasting ALI Through
Sunday Night.


NEW YORK, June 15.-A special
dated off Caimanera, June IL, via Mole
St. Nicholas. Hay tt, reports that there
was renewal on Sunday of the Span.
ish attacks upon the force of marines
landed there on Friday last. The fight.
ing is said to have lasted all through
Sunday night, Camp McCalla and Crest
Hill being attacked by greatly superior
forces of the Spanish. The United
States battleship Texas, the gunboat
Marblehead and the collier Aberenda
supported the marines by directing
fire upon the coast, and particularly
the bushes which, all through these en-
counters, have served to screen the
movements of the Spaniards
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-06-15
Grain Prices at MinneanoIis,

WHEAT-June closed at Gle; July,
91c; September, 71Ic; December, 69kc;
On Track - No. l hard, 9lAc; No. !
Northern, 1920.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-06-15

Great Britain has 1876, 900 illiterate
voters.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-06-15
We ARE NOT THE WORST.
epaniaRds Ask That Uncle Sam Take Pos.
session Of Manila Rather Than In-
suPgents.
surgenti

VIENNA, June 10. The Neue Freie
Presse says Spain has requested the
powers to urge the United States to
occupy Manila with American troops
should the town surrender, and not al
low the city to fall into the hands of
the insurgents.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-06-15
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS ITEMS.

The Swedish Lutheran synod will
hold its 1899 conference in St Paul.
The gunboat Wheeling has sailed for
Alaska with a government surveying
party.
Twelve thousand visitors participated
in the semi-centennial festivities at
Madison, Wis.
The Social Democracy convention
has decided that the headquarters Of
the organization shall be in St. Louis
instead of Chicago.
The Social Democracy, in convention
in Chicago, decided by vote of 81 td
SO in favor of the colonization scheme,
for which purpose it was organized,
and against the plan for political &C.
ton proposed by Eugene V, Debs.
There is some apprehension over the
outbreak of seven cases of yellow fever
at McHenry, Miss, and steps have been
taken not only to check the spread Of
the fever from McHenry, but to pre-.
vent any possibility of an epidemic in
the South
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-06-15
NEWS OF NOTED PERSONS.

Hon. Charles G. Dawes, comptroller
of the currency, has accepted an inv
tation to address the convention of the
National Association OF Credit Men al
Detroit, June %,
A private letter received from Tibet
says Tibetans declare they have heard
nothing of the capture and maltreat'
ment of II. Savage Lander, and say he
must have fallen into the hands of a
wandering tribe.
DR.. D. K Pearsons, the we'll known
alder of struggling educational institu'
tions, has undertaken to give the Salt
Lake college, of Salt Lake, Utah,
$50, on condition that it's officers
raise 500, 900 more within year.
Dr. N. S. Davis, leader in medical
instruction in Chicago for 80 years,
will resign as dean of the Northwest.
ern University Medical school at the
close Of the collegiate year. He is 81
years of age. His son, DR.. N. s. Davis,
Jr., will probably succeed him.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-06-15

HOGS-Market slow, 1Oc lower thar
Saturdays average.
Sales ranged at $L65@}.95 for light;
S3.65@3.95 for Mixed $3.75@4O0 for
heavy; $3.7o@3.85 for rough.
CATTLE-Market steady, 100 lower.
Sales ranged at Ss5O@465 for cows and
heifers; $3.66@4. 40 for Texas steers; 81. 81
@4.80 for stockers and feeders; $400@
$50 for beeves.
SHEEP-Market strong to lOc higher.
Sales ranged at 49, 5005 10 for natives;
$4.30@5.15 for Westerns; 1926 G6.55 for
lambs.
Receipts: Hogs, $1,000; cattle, $4,000;
sheep, 1000
Grain and Provision Prices at Chicago.
WHEAT-June. 85c; July, 79c; Sep
tember, 70I@71c; December, 71c.
CORN-June, 3114o; July, 5s1408s9Sc;
September, 33c.
OATS-June, 23c; July, 1910; Sep
TENDER, s1Acc.
PORK-Ju $500; July, $3.50; Sop
tember, 1917.