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Just before the time for its final
2 adjournment, ten days ago. the
Delaware legislature passed a law
which does away with the Australian
ballot in that state. Delaware has con
cluded to return to the old system Of
separate party tickets.
This looks like an instance Of revolu-
ton working backward. 1t will be in
teresting to see whether. in this in
stance. Delaware has set an example
which other states will follow. A re-
turn to the old method of voting might.
IL the movement begins, amount to A
stampede, as all the states, except four
or five I'm the South, have adopted the
Australian plan.
Henry George was the foremost pro-
moter in this country Of the Austraiian
system. He had become familiar with
its workings while he lived In Aus
tralia and he made this reform q run
ming mate for his single tax theory.
His tax doctrine cannot be said to have
made Roadway but the imported ballot
plar found favor.
Delaware had a unique experience. In
that state the Australian ballot aw
was adopted. and hen It was applet
for the purpose of testing the sentiment
Of the state on the single AK question.
The interesting campaign that ensued
in Delaware has not been forgotten.
The single-taxers fought 1t out e
the ONCE of governor. They made a
memorably hot canvass OF The state.
They had plenty Of money for cam
paign purposes. They were hopeful.
but whe the vote was counted they
were in a de%plorable way: In a total Of
thirty thousand votes they polled less
than a thousand.
Montana was one Of the states to
adept the Australian system early In
the day. All in all. the law 10 approved.
here. 1t needs mending and changing.
and doubtless this states ballot lay
will in good time be revised. But that
Montana. following Delaware, will ever
revert to the old plan Is altogether i'm
pre- bable.
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"Macaulay'' Invoked the Sun.

For a number of years the Greek
push-cart peddlers of this city have
supported a half-witted fellow-coun-
tryman who is known to them by the
name of Macaulay. Macaulay has a
wondrous growth of hair and his par
ticular hallucination IS that he is a
living image of Christ and the embod-
iment OF Him on earth. He believes,
in consequence. that he should never
be interfered with I'm what he is do
ing. This idea got him and two other
Greeks into trouble yesterday.
Early In the morning Macaulay took
his stand in front Of the Greek res
taurant at IS Madison street and began
making an Incarnation to the sun. He
attracted a crowd, and was ordered to
move on by Policeman Coombs. Mac
aulay refused to obey. and, treating
h policeman with silent contempt.
continued his incarnation. COMBS
grabbed for him, but Jean Gumori, a
Greek living in the restaurant. inter
fered. Coombs tried to arrest him.
also. but John Dogones. a cook in the
restaurant. rushed to his assistance.
loon the entire crowd was fighting the
policeman, and he was being roughly
handled when Detective Calvin Of In
spector Thompson's stan CHANGED
along and rushed to his assistance.
The two policemen managed to hold
the GROVE at bay until help arrived in
the shape of more policemen. Then
Gumori. Dogones and Macaulay were
taken to the Center street court. Mag
istrate Mott fined Gumori and Do
cones IS each for interfering with q
policeman in the discharge Of his duty.
and committed Macaulay to Bellevue
hospital for examination.-New York
Sun,
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That Suuken Ship.

TT was a costly cork. The government
paid $342 900 for the BOAT that was
sunk so as to blockade the entrance
to Santiago harbor. They are telling
his story about the boats: Originally
she was a Norwegian tramp steamer
and was bought for s4s. 900 by a New
York firm after she had grounded in
the West Indies last summer and had
been abandoned by her crew. She was
recovered by wreckers, rebuilt and put
into service as one of the Lone Star
line running between New York and
Galveston.
The owners Of his ship claimed that
the cost of rebuilding her was three
times their purchase price. or sls2, 900.
Just before the wal began she was Of
fered TO the government, but after q
careful inspection OF her the board on
auxiliary cruisers decided that she was
not suited for the governments pur-
poses and that she was lot worth my
thing like the price asked for her, even
IL vas satisfactory In other re-
spects.
Gossip runs on with the information
b a after the ship was rejected she
was sent to Baltimore. where she was
inspected by special agents sent from
Washington through the influence Of a
pre- minent politician. On their report
she was bought for the use of the gov
eminent. the navy department paying
the fancy price of ss42. 900 for her.
II Is an even chance that there is no
word Of truth in this yarn. We are liv-
n In times when the man who sells
something to the government lie sure
to be called a thief by the man who
wants to sell but doesn't . get the
chance. The other day somebody
started the story that one Of the trans
ports engaged for the service between
San Francisco and Manila was an I'M
% sworthy tub for which the govern
ment was pledged to pay three or four
prices That may be true: the retort
was that this ding came from mea
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shake With the Left Hand.

1t Il no longer correct form for the
ultra-swell girls Of New York to extend
In greeting the right hand. She mus
oner the left to be in line with the very
latest rogue Not to be prepared for
this sudden eccentricity of fashion Is
most embarrassing. To o perplexed
when the left hand Is outstretched 10
you now Is an objectionable breach OF
etiquette, and. in addition to this. not
to be familiar with the new handshake
stamps you at once as outside society's
exclusive circles.
In order TO assure a graceful success.
the new handshake must be practiced
long and patiently in private before the
left hand Is proffered in public. For
there Ia no denying that II Is unnatural,
even IL II does bear the stamp of fash
ion.
The young persons who have adopted
the society hsndshake hav also made
a change in their manner OF walking.
At the beginning OF the winter the only
correct walk was the one known as the
Yale. where the arms swung vigorously
at the side. Now the Yale walk In less
pronounced than II was. and the arms
hang almost m~otionless. And IL Is not
allowable to carry anything whatever
In the hands except h umbrella, and
that only when occasion requires II.
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He VIII Be Spared.

~ ENoR CASTELAR, b safe-the
~ queen regent has declared that
~ Il II not her purpose to prosecute
him because he spoke Of the Austrian
woman" and. In the tension of war
times. made references to the regency
ana the dynasty that were not At all
complimentary.
The seniors talk may have been III
tiahed-one might say that Il is unpa-
trtstic. were u not Tor b fact hat the
civilised world knows Castelar, as q
Dpaniard Who loves Spain and who In
his petrietism il . good deal more in
telligent. ~ well ~ q good deal more
uuDei1sh. han the most OF the Span
lasls are whose names figure in pub
Ne aGaarU-
The queen regent has nothing to fear
froo Castelar,. He b an ardent ad-
mtrer Of republican institutions. but he
knows hat there is no hope for these
in spain-he knows by experiences: he
has <ried H. When Spain managed to
rid Itself Of that disreputable person.
ousen Isabella, by driving her out Of the
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TWELVE PAGES.
JUNE II. 1898.
The L~dbrary's Day.

HE presence Of Mrs. Phoebe
Hearst In Anaconda affords to
the people Of this city an oppor-
tunity TO give expression In rather for
mal way to their feeling OF gratitude
In return for the free library which is
one Of the city's ~adornments and bene-
hts. as the result OF Mrs. Hearst's gen.
erosity.
Of Main street and Third. the growth Of
which has been watched with interest
by the citizens OF Anaconda. has been
completed. the books are in place. the
decorative features throughout the in
terror have bcen added. and already the
new library has entered upon its routine
Of useful work.
To-day local history will have its
distinction In pleasant services which
are ANNOUNCED to be held in the Mar
Earet theater. As the Hearst Free IL
hrary n intended for the use OF all. so
to-night's gathering at the theater is
intended 10 b representative OF all
classes Of good citizens; the aim is TO
make Nh. Hearst aware OF the fact
hat her act Of splendid generosity is
heartily appreciated by the people Of
Anaconda. In this free library the
common people have Al inestimabie
benefit: tonight. as far as words avail,
the gratitude OF the common people
win ind expression.
: II II planned that the programme at
the theater shall be brief. On behalf
OF the state. Governor Smith will be
heard. on behalf Of the county, the city.
the community. Judge Brantly. Colonel
O'Leary and Senator Matts will speak
b Standard takes great pleasure in
adding that. in addition. Mrs. Hearst
will also be heard in an informal talk.
This page Of the Standard refers es-
pecially to the fact that after the cere-
monies at the theater a reception will
be held at the library building. in order
70 uaNe inc pcopie VI TINS city fully
understand that this reception Is In no
sense exclusive. but that. o. the con-
tnry. II will be pleasant to Mr.. Hearst
to meet there all who feel disposed to
add to the interest of the occasion the
compliment Of their presence.
The Standard realizes that there Is
no need OF pressing the Invitation: the
metive Of this mention is to let II be
widely known in the city that. like the
s6Air at the theater. the reception Is
10 b entirely informal. and that the
hsspatalites Of the ~oceasion are extend
"a In eeraiality 70 Ill WIS appreciate
the library and who would be glad to
meet its founder.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-11

Camille F1ammarion. the French as
tronomer. predicts hat in consequence
Of an increase in area Of sun spots the
weather during the next few years will
be Characterised by many cold spells.
the old reaching Its maximum in 1900.
Still, h indications are that II will re-
main tolerably hot in the vicinity Of
Cuba Q few weeks longer.
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NE WIS.
A NOT GAME.

Eisctries asA -, 4. = p. gnpleyss WIN
Cree Mats oasAay.
There will be . game Of baseball 1t
the Athletic field next Sunday that
promises to arouse q good deal Of In
terest. The game will be between the
ElectricSand the B.. A. & p. The play
ers are employees, on the one side. Of
h electric light department and on
the other Of the B., A. q T. Master
Mechanic Harrity of the B., A. 4 p.
is to take part In the contest, and .
strong effort 10 being made to induce
Manager McGroarty to play. and the
boys have good hopes OF success.
The game will be called At 2:30 o'clock.
Admission will be free.
The lineup of the two teams II a.
follows:
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FROM C~HICKAMAUGA.
Mrs. Thomas O'Mars Receives . Letter
From Her Son, James.

Mrs. Thomas O'Mara of No. SIC East
Third street received a letter yesterday
from her son. James, who is a member
of Troop f, Sd y. s. cavalry. He writes
that he arrived safe and well. The let
ter is dated June 2. At that time there
were about As. 700 troops at Chicka-
manga. The water at the place. writes
he. is bad. but there Is m excellent
spring there which is guarded night
and day. A day or two previous to the
date upon which he writes. q spy was
caught dipping a bucket into the
spring. The bucket contained about
three pounds OF poison. The spy
was court martialed and shot.
He writes that there is a good deal
of sickness at the camp, but II Is con-
fined to men who formerly led indoor
lives. He says the troops have good
tents. and an ample supply of bedding
and clothing. The climate Is ine and
the nights warm. There have been sev
eral murders in the camp and the dis
cipline Is very strict.
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who want to lease their own boats to
the government.
There was shoddy-plenty Of it-n
our civil war; DOUBTLESS there will be
abundance Of rascaiity in this war. But
whatever the truth respecting the boa
In question. there never win be stain
about the act OF which the sunken craft
is the
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-11
Afraid Of HE Own Advisers.

II IL understood that the news censor
ship extends much beyond the newspa-
pers and the general public. The story Is
that President Mckinley has even shut
out the members Of the cabinet with the
exception OF Secretaries Long and Alger.
Other member Of the cabinet are TO know
only so much war news as the president
may think advisable to tell them.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-11

The last Cuban expedition" says the
Washington Post, 'was a great success.
1t was not handicapped by advance no
tees" That isn't the trouble with the
Washington baseball club. which doesn't
get any advance notices because 1t
doesn't ~noticeably advance.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-11

II the supply of fig leaves is sufficient
to go around, General Aguinaldo will be
pleased to nave General Merritt, on his
arrival. review a dress parade Of the
insurgent troops
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-11

That Cleveland Chinaman who pro-
poses with the aid Of 200 San Francisco
Chinaman to 60 over and teach the
5000. 900 Philippine Cinnamon the genius
of American institutions. is doubtless
known in pipe circles az a hard hitter.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-11

The ability Of the residents Of Mole
81. Nicholas to zee passing fleets Of war
ships Of all styles and sis0 10 q testi-
menSal to the strength OF Mole ST. Mich
OLAF whiskey that Kentucky might do
well to investigate.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-11

While II has bssn established that Mr..
Hobson is an Alabama democrat. the
returns as to his religion. love affairs.
vaccination MARKS. size of shoe. color of
socks and brand OF bicycle, are coming
in very slowly.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-11

ate. The Ohio senate investigating COM
mittee found . true bill against Marcus.
What ID the sena going to do about
it?" h senats will toss the trus bill
to the barkeeper and have something
with Hanna.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-11

While Senior Cervera 10 not yet able to
be out. for a day or two he has not suf-
fered such an acute attack'of Sampson
ism as he experienced early In the week.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-11

General Asuinaldo sends General Gar
cha his compliments and best wishes.
regretting mat he hasn't the transports
to sem him a few million insurgents.
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while the glamour Of v

While the glamour OF wal is upon the
country" says the Sioux Falls Press.
'it Is well lot to lose sight OF the fact
that Mark Hanna rests under a charge
OF having bribed his way into the SEN
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-11

Governor General August. in other
words, begs to inform the court OF
Madrid that out his way all is lost ave
a Sob lot Of rapidly depreciating Span
ish honor.
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There Are Othera.

From the n. Y. Mail n Express, Rep.
Senator Matthew Stanley Quay again
insists that he is the whole republican
party of Pennsylvania. His only truble
Is In getting the other fellows to believe
q
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Forward Is the Only WAY.

From the Jacksonville Tfmes-Union. Dem.
There il no need to distrust ourselves.
Our past is not one to teach us to fear.
Unless we are content to go backward
we must not conclude to sit still.
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From the Columbus Press-Post.
There are many women's bicycle suits
which would be handsomer IL they wer,
less attractive.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-11

The first 1888 sale Of wool at Billings
was effected yesterday At 14is cents.
Montana wool growers are beginning to
hit the high places.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-11

The comptroller Of the currency will
please not call IN the Bank Of Spain for
a statement of Its condition at the close
Of banking hours on n day during the
past two months.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-11

OF course the killing of three men by
the accidental explosion of a torpedo
near Jacksonville, Fla, will be prompt
ly celebrated by Madrid as another
splendid Spanish victory.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-11

Being right under the eyes Of the
strategy board. the Washington baseball
club has securely bottled up the tail end
Of the National league and all efforts
to dislodge " are successfully resisted.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-11
A. to the Csptu red Flags.

From the Dallas News, Ind. Dem.
IL only to finish the work of sterilizing
all unhappy memories of the past the
flag should be gladly returned and gladly
welcomed back.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-11

Before this war goes any farther. will
the board Of strategy please settle the
question whether the Philippines are to
be considered in the far East or the far
West.
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To Judge by the eastern papers now
arriving. Hobson's choice joke came just
In time to relieve the fearful strain on
the overworked Dewey article.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-11

As a presidential ticket in 1900, how
ever. Dewey and Hobson might find IT
impossible to bottle up the country's
enthusiasm.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-11

II appears from this mornings dis
patches that there was also a native
Philippo-American alliance before
breakfast on the FIRST OF May.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-11

Those two truant t%orpedoes were just
loafing rou down there without any
intention OF going of anyhow.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-11

Cincinnati Is still leading the National
league. Great year this for Porkopolis
and Yankee pigs generally.
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to Spanish Weakness.

From the Springfield Republican. Ind.
Three snte-bellum fears are now ex-
ploded: The danger TO our coast cities.
the insecurity of our shore resorts and
the hazard OF ocean travel.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-11

From the Washington Post.
We sincerely hope that Bob Evans will
be able to give the performance his ad-
vance notices promise.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-11

During the next W. weeks Spain
must also undergo the raking fire OF the
college commencement orator.
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Current Comment.


From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
1t Is the Spaniards' turn now. Let them
remember the Merrimac.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-11

Senior Sagasta would be obliged to
General Campos IL he would kindly quit
crowding the mourners.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-11

There seems to be q n article OF
public clamor on the market for IN in
vasion that invadeS
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-11

The music Ia the air at Madrid Is the
"Miserere" by August, opus 'steenth.
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From the Washington Star, Ind.
Mr.. Reed is unauestionably a big gun"
but not SUFFICIENT for the purpose of con-
Quoting a complete legislative blockade.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-11

From the Savannah News, Dem.
We are going to thrash Spain and DO I
soundly. even II IL costs the disintegratiol
OF the Universal Peace union.
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IN general business letters and CORE
opondence should be addressed TO the
STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Anaconda. Mont.
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ne Standard has branch ohices at
Butte. Misooula and Great Falls. where
advertising rates will be furnished on ap-
UlfcaffonL
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New York Once@ Tribune Building.
Chicago Omce-l0 The Rookery.
The q. c. Beckwith Special Agency.
Sole Agents Foreign Advertising.
Warrington Bureau-1us q street
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Main O0ee-0tandard Block. Anaconda
TELEPHONE NUMBERS.
Business Once i
Edftortal 0ooUo "
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WIN Be- paid for the arrest and convic-
t1ou Of any person caught stealing the
Standard from subscriber.
The broad ax., 1898-09-10

lese. got my diploma. and went back
to my county town to practice. Ny
brother was sim teaching.
Several OF our neighbors. boys who
did not love books and who put in the
most Of their time consuming moon
shine whiskey and shooting forty
ayes.' got mad at brother and me one
day because We would not drink with
them That was their excuse, but they
were really envious Of our success.
They began a systematic warfare on
US. They tried to make rs fight them.
but We declined, and then they told
everybody that book-learning had
made towards Of the Blair boys. They
threatened to kill Us II we did not
leave town We stayed. Finally our
enemies Insults grew so bold and 50
unbearable that we determined to ngnt
II out with them. We bought two OF
the best 45-ealibre rifles we could nnd
and the next time our enemies tried
to run US out ofltown we opened nre
on them. We did considerable execr-
ton and for a while we were not mo-
Tested, but feud had been started, and
knowing It meant a long war, l LEFT
and settled In Pineville. which Is out
of reach Of the men who tried to kill
me because i wanted to make some
thing Of myself. Ny brother also LETT
and is teaching in a college far away
from the land Of feuds. Had We not
learned by contact with the outside
world that 1t Is wrong to kill our fell
low men we would no doubt have been
waylaying our enemies until this day,
had they not killed us in the mean
time. Yes, sir, 1t is envy in nine cases
out Of ten that causes mountain
feuds."
Mrs. Lucas, who keeps q hotel In
Manchester. Clay county, where the
Baker-Howard feud is now raging, and
is the widow Of q gallant Federal SOL
The broad ax., 1898-09-10
Royal Ladies Who smoL. CIGARETTES.

The young empress Of Russia cannot
prevent the ladies of her court smok-
ing, but she has begged they will 1ot
do so In her presence, wherever The
may be. The Paris Lberte says the
empress dowager, the queen Of Italy,
the queen regent Of Spain. the empress
Of Austria, the queen Of Roumania,
and the queen Of Portugal all smoke
cigarettes. The Paris correspondent
of the Daily News says he knows the
queen regent does not and he doubts
whether the empress dowager Of Rus
STA does. But the cigarette is now the
fine ladies' companion. Cigarettes are
served as regularly as coffee after din
ner In French houses that go In for
up-to-date style. Cycling has worked
with fashion. In the cycling costumes
for ladies one now usually sees a poch-
ct for the cigarette case.