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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-26
The Very Latest Sensation

Is the crowds of people who are buy
ing their Christmas candy al Mullins.
IS West Park street. The finest line Of
fancy goods at wholesale prices.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-26

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stocks? We receive quotations from
Boston every 30 minutes. Thompson
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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-26

Gold glasses for Xmas presents at re-
duced prices by Butte Optical Co., AZ
West Park, where the lenses will be
reftted afterward free Of charge.
The oasis., 1898-04-30
Thousands are Trying It.
seriously injured.

In order to prove the great merit of Elys Cream Balm the most effective cure for Catarrh aud Cold in Head, we have pre- parad a ganerors trial size for 10 cents. Get it of your druggist or send 10 cents to
 ELY BROS, 5G Warren St, N. Y. City.
 IsufTered from catarrh of the worst kind ever since 2 boy, Hil nc CT hoped for cure, but Elys Cream Balm seems 10 do even that NJ my acquaiii me have used it with excellent results. scar Ostrnm, 45 Warren Ave. Chicago, Ill.
 Elys Cream Balm is the acknowledged cure for cat,rfh and contains no ooceine. mercury nor any injurious drug Free 50 ceuts. At druggists or by mail.
The oasis., 1898-04-30
Cattle shipment.

Coconno Sun: C. B. Eaman load ed twenty-two car loads of cattle yesterday at the stock yards here, for shipment to Kansas. Babbitt Bros. shipped four carloads of cattle to Dodge City, Kansas yesterday This is the first shipment from this point this year. The cattle were from the ranges south of here and they go to Kansas for pasturage and to the market later in the season.
The oasis., 1898-04-30

Phoenix Herald: The shipment of hay and grain from this valley to C.r lfornia points is precedented in the history of the valley. During the past month shipments have been heavy. Heretofore California has been able to supply it's own demand but this season seems to be an excep- tion. This extraordinary demand for our cereals is due to a drought in Southern California. Cattle are said to be dying rapidly and within the next two months thousands will die from lack of feed.
 Tempe News: The youngest son of K. Irvine of Phoenix, was drowned this afternoon while in bathing at the MarIcopa dam. The water was twelve to fourteen feet deep where the acci- deOt occurred. The body had been at the bottom of the pool for about two hours, the boys companions being un- able to recover it, when Doctor Scroggs came along. The doctor took in the situation at glance. He un- dressed and dived into the pool and soon brought the body to shore. The boy was about eleven years oi age.
 Coconino Sun: Under Sheriff Fair child and Deputy Black left Wednes- day for Tuba city. There is more trouble over the dam at that place. An injunction was had in She district court last September against pal ties building another dam and diverting the water from the parties who have used it for over twenty years past. The Indians want the water and last year built dam and diverted the water. A few days ago this was de- stroyed by the sheritf's deputies, and the Indians have built another which will be destroyed by deputies Fair child aud Black, and if the aggressors can be found they will be arrested.
 WinslOw Mail: There was luite an exciting runaway in our city last Tuesday afternoon. Ernest Ferar, the Vienna bakery man, was deliver. ing his daily supply of cakes and bread to his numerous customers when the king bolt to his wagon hroke, which frightened his fiery steed, who took the bit between his teeth and was off at a l:40 to the mile gait The wagon was scattered all over town, a piece here and a piece there Children were picking up bread, pies and cakes in all parts of the city. Mr Ferar was bruised and skinned up pretty badly, but was not seriously injured.
The oasis., 1898-04-30

MR. EDToR:-Please tell your read CTS that the Quaker Valley Manufac- turing Go., 3l9 and 32l South Canal Street, Chicago, sell full line of high grade household furniture direct from the factory at 20 to 50 per cent lower than retail pricer, and will send anyone copy of their catalogue free.
The oasis., 1898-04-30
ARIZONA NEWS
loulled from Exchanges. |

Graham Bulletin: The sports of Clifton anticipate an exciting time on the 5th Of May as they have arranged for nine chicken fights. It is expect ed that large sums of money will change hands.
 Florence Tribune: A young son of Wm. Smith, of Kenilworth, was bit- ten on the leg by rattlesnake last "Wednesday. He was brought to town for medical treatment and is now on a fair way to recovery.
 Phoenix Herald: There is printer in this city who takes great delight in masquerading in woman's apparel. He makes an appearance on the streets at night, but always alone. What his object is in making his appearance in female garb is not apparent.
 Graham Bulletin: B. NJ. Legg, the organizer of the lodge of Red Men, returned to Globe last Saturday and went to Clifton last Sunday morning He reports good success at Globe where large tribe will be instituted At Clifton he also expects to meet with good success.
 Bisbee Orb A dog belonging to Henry Ash which was tied in his back yard, this morning suddenly began to show symptoms of hydrOphobia, biting at everything near it and frOthing at the mouth. His furious barking and bowling attracted the attention of MT. Ash, who quickly killed him.
 Fl Paso Tribune: J. A. Peralta- Reavis, the man just released from the pen for the Peralta land fraud has gone east with the assurance to attempt to raise S2,OOO,00 for the opening up of an Arrizona irrigation scheme He will do-such nerve is monumental and deserves success.
 Prescott Courier: Hon. W. r. Her man. special U. 5. forest commis- sIOrer, has made aa elaborate report upon the proposed forest reservation, covering the water sheds Of Potts, Willow and Aspeucreeks and forward ed same to Washington with strong recommendation that the proposed reservation be established
 Bisbee Orb Miss Yates, the young woman who met with the severe ac- cident by burning at the steam laun dry some time ago, underwent an operation at the hospital of skingraft- ing Her arm was found to be in even worse condition than had been sup posed, and grave fears are entertain ed regarding her recovery.
 Star: It is not generally known, but it is nevertheless fact, that Ari- zona contains the largest virgin pine forest in the world; that is the largest unbroken forest of pine. The forest referred to touches the railway at point near Flagstaff, and stretches for ITO miles southeast into New Mexico, having an average width of forty miles. Five different companies are now engaged in getting lumber from the forest.
 Tempe News: Uncle William Wal lace is after the Maricopa and Phenix and Salt River Nalley railroad to re- cover damages for injuries sustained in an accident along the line of that road between this city and Mesa on the l7th of June 1897. He has brought action for Sl0,500. His team was frightened by an approaching train and ran away, overturning the wagon into a deep ditch. The plaintiff had
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-18
ARMY ON A WAR FOOTING,
\ Bill 10 Increase IL to 100000 Men
1O.3Of $50 Available for Duty.

WASHINGTON. March 1.-THE largest
measure OF prepara ion yet made by the
War Department TO meet the conungen-
cics OF the future probably has just been
completed. II is the preparation OF blll
providing among other sections for the
placing OF the army on a war footing Tor
he fun strength OF loiW0 men. me Dlii
has been carefully gone over by the war
Department and was introduced IN the
House by Representative HUI of the
House Committee on Military Affairs.
who il is said Will urge 1t vigorously.
In view Of the possibility OF a conflict
with Spain considerable interest centres
lust now In the strength Of the militia
force of the United States, which would
be liable to be called upon in case OF
necessity.
According 10 the latest report the total
Organized strength of tho militia of the
United States IS li43G2 men. while the
number OF men available FOR military
duty Wnorganized) lis lG30l339
The Spanish Minister Senior Polo, re-
ceiyed Il dispatch to-day from Captain
General Blanco as follows:
"The Council OF Secretaries under my
presidency has resolved 20 prorogue i'm
an parts Of the island up TO March 81,
1899. a decree of April. 1897. relative 10
the suspension Of proceedings against
landed estates unless the insular legisla-
ture takes special action on the subject
The effect OF this. IL is explained Is 10
do away with the taxes on those lands
which have been devastated and have be-
come unproductiye.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-18

A semi-oflcial statement has been given
cut IN Madrid 10 the effect that whether
the American Court Of Inquiry reports
that the Maine was destroyed by an ex.
ternal explosion or not. demands for IN
demmty Will be Indignantly repudiated
The assertion attracted a good deal OF at
tcntion in Washington.
The report Of the Court Of Inquiry has
not been made yet. and when made may
not be given TO the public at once II Is
reported that President Mckinley has
been furnished with a special report fos
his guidance.
A fast yacht TO be used as a torpedo
boat and a torpedo boat destroyer have
been purchased by this government The
O'Higgins has not been sold and is not on
the market Spain has bought an ar
mored cruiser in Italy.
The Spanish torpedo notilla has been
stopped al the Canarles.
A bill has been prepared having as its
object the Increase Of the army 10 l0l 600
men. IL is STATED that l03Ol. .339 men are
available for military duty In the United
States. A reorganization Of the army,
involving sweeping changes is proposed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-18
REGISTER BRUCE DEAD
Was Born in Prince Edward County.
A Prominent Negro.

WASHINGTON. March H.-Blanche X.
Bruce, Register Of the Treasury died this
mc rning al S.l5 o'clock.
Death had been expected for several
days. lie suffered from a complication
OF stomach troubles which al first ap-
reared not serious, but last week he lost
strength steadily and toward the close
OF The week IL became apparent that his
vitality was ebbing rapidly.
Bruces only child, a son, Roscoe c.
Bruce eighteen years old. arrived here
Yesterday from Exeter, y. H., where
he is taking a preparatory course FOR
Harvard. The funeral Will take place
on Monday. the services being held at
the Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal
church. coiored.
Blanche X. Bruce was born IN Prince
Edward county, Va. March J. lsil, ana
therefore was hfly-seven years old. He
VAS of African descent, was born a slave
and received the rudiments OF education
from a tutor of his masters son. He
taught school for a time in Hannibal
No and later became a student al
Oberlin.
In 1869 he became a planter In Missl5-
sippi and was appointed member OF the
Mississippi Levee Board. lie was elect
ed superintendent Of education.
In lS,5 h. was elected United States
senator as n Republican and served until
March 9. lNi He was member OF
every Republican National Convention
hold since 1s69 He was appointed by
President Garfield Register Of the Treas
urv i'm lsS2 and later was appointed reg
istcr Of Deeds OF the District OF Colum-
bia.
Next after Fred. Douglass. Bruce had
long been regarded as the most conspicu-
Gus man Of his race.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-18
REPORT OF THE COURT.
Expected To-Day or To-Morrow-May
Not be Made Public at Once.

WASHINGTON, March ll.-Thc Prcsl-
dent expects the report Of the Court OF
Inquiry tomorrow or next day. Both the
President and the Secretary are resolved
that no effort will be spared TO maintain
the secrecy Of the courts decision until
they themselves have fully considered the
documents
10 is not known positively that the con-
ciuslons of the board are hnai, but If the
ordinary routine OF the courts inquiry
has been followed In this case they are
probably so unless the Secretary OF the
Navy intends looking into the testimony
that some lines of investigation should
should be further pursued.
SPECIAL REPORT SENT.
BOSTON. March IA special 10 the
Globe from Key West by A. Maurice Low
says
1T is Termed tonight that a special re
port OF the work Of the court Of inquiry
has been sent 10 Washington.
This is not the report and the findings
OF the court which have not yet been
greed upon. but Is I'm the nature OF a
communication for the use of the Pres
ident. which ne may or may not make
public, as he sees ht
In any event 81 will prepare the Pres
ident for what the board will report and
enable him 20 take measures according
as the court will find that the Maine was
blown up from the outside.
The ful report It is said, will not be
formulated and In the hands Of the Sec
retary of the Navy for some days yet.
REPORT NOT READY.
KEY WEST. March 7.-No member
Of the court of inquiry came ON shore
from the Iowa to-day and IL was I'M
possible to learn or board the hal'tc
what n anything. had been done. Not
until a late hour tonight was the CORES
pondcnt of the Associated Press able to
ascertain .hc status Of the investigation
Admiral Socard said
"It BE- impossible az this stage 10 say
hod soon the court will be- ready 10 make
its report The members are continuing
their labors when they are ready 10 re
examine the officers Of the Maine whom
I have detained here they will either do
80 IN the Federal building or summon
them TO the Iowa
The court report has not yet been
made and / am unable 10 say when 10
will be The notion that II would he I'm
Washington by Saturday was probably
based purely on inference
u should be borne IN mind that tho
work OF the court necessarily progresses
SLOWLY There Is good authority for thc
assertion that the court will probably
return 10 Havana before reaching It's
conclusions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-18
BLANC0'S OPINION.
SPANS Banner viii Continue To Guard
the Gulf, He Says.


HAVANA, March 17.-General Pando.
concerning whose safety anxiety has been
expressed In some circles arrived this
morning at Cicgo de Avia, in the middle
OF the military trocha extending between
Moron and Jucuro. the province OF Puer-
to Principe.
General Blanco at the banquet last night
10 fhe officers Of the Nizcaya and the
Almirante Oquendo toasted The King.
the Queen Regent the Army and Navy
OF Spain" He said.
The present generation will never see
another banner than that OF Spain al
the entrance to the Gulf Of Mexico That
banner. representing civilization, pro-
gress. liberty. humanity aud religion viii
be eternal. like that OF the first American
nation"
The sentiments were received with
shouts OF approval and cheers.
Admiral Manterola responding on be-
half OF the navy said:
In union the army and navy will al
ways be indestructlbe
THE PRESS.
La Union Constitutional publishes to-
day numerous interviews with leading
politicians and other authorities on the
sitnation The trend OF all Is 10 the effect
that there is no reason for war but that
Spain will defend her possession OF cuba
To the last drop or blood. Some of the
prominent Cubans interviewed are repre-
sented as saying that Spain can count ON
the support Of all peaceablc creoles.
La Lucha in to-dayS issue says edito-
CONTINUED on Second Page)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-18

The site was decided upon years ago
when the Old building known as the
Friends Warehouse a memorial OF tne
Quaker settlement Of Lynchburg. was
purchased. The location is central ana
viii be very convenient for the city or
fees.
mere is clamor for better accommo-
dations for the public schools. Indeed,
the school people seem Unsuitable, and'
like Oliver Twist are always asking Tor
more Lynchburg has reason 10 be
proud OF her school system which has
shown steady growth and Improvement
from its introduction in ls1l. I'm asking
the Council for an appropriation OF $4,000
for high school building and improve
ments on the school houses now in use,
the board referred proudly 10 the number
OF its pupils who have entered West
Point and taken good positions in govern
ment service.
Lynchuurg seems possessed with
passion for building churches The Epis-
copahans and Baptists have recently
erected churches, which would be an or
nament TO any town, and the First Pres
byterian congregation, having oUtgrown
the old building on Main street, now pro-
poses 10 put up n modern church on
Court street Grace Episcopal church.
also expects before long 20 enlarge its
present dimensions and build a Sunday
school room. In Rvermont IL is pro-
posed TO erect $4,000 church in place
OF the modest structure now used by the
Cabell Street Mothodists.
The success of the Randolph-MacOn
Woman's College In Riverm0nt and the
facilities for lOcomotion offered by the eN-
cellent car-service in that suburb are do
ing much to build up that lively now city.
Several new residences are talked OF in
the near future, and il IS probable that
two will be let 10 contract very soon.
Not far from the College and opposite
the adjacent park STANDS a very pretty
little chapel painted white and. of taste
ful proportions.
No one who noticed its delicate spire
pointing heavenward would suppose that
this had ever been an institution whose
influences all tended In the opposite direc-
tion. IL Is nevertheless true. that the
building was at one time a bar-room.
Several pretty homes had been built
close by and at last after other plans
had been tried ana failed. the families
around the dram-shop determined TO turn
It into a chapel Prayer meetings We're
held and constant efforts made until sue
cess was attained. Mr. George Jones. Ia
whose liberaity the College owes its
handsome library. gave literally TO the
church fund and the pretty chapel was
soon one Of the attractions Of the neigh
borhood.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-18
The Carter Court-martIal.

SAVANNAH, GA. March H.-There
was only few minutes session OF the
Carter court martial this morning.
Alfred Hirt, OF Greencastle Ind. was
sworn 10 testify that he had paid Cap
tain o. VI. Carter sl32.iO for the use OF
a diving outht belonging 10 the govern
ment boat Toccoa. He produced the
original check.
A contractor named Dennigan Identified
a fascne which was put into river jetty
by Alfred ]. Twiggs. the contractor on
that work. Then Colonel Barr. judge ad-
vocate asked the court 10 excuse him
from further proceedings to-day because
he was getting unwell and the court ad-
iourned until morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-18
A FAST YACHT PURCHASED,
Makes 81 Knots-'rhe O'Higgins Not
Sold-epain Buys a Cruiser.

NEW YORK. March N,-charles r.
Flat. Of this city. has sold the govern
ment his new yacht. now building, TO be
used as a torpedo boat.
The boat Is 20 be twin screw, with
two engines OF iA20O horsepower each.
She will be iS0 feet long, 1--WE feet draught
and capable OF speed Of 81 knots Her
coal capacity viii be sufncien, 10 allow
her TO cross the Atlatnic. She will have
accommodations for tweniy-0ur men.
LONDON. March lS-According TO a
speclaI despatch from Sunderland. the
United States government has purchased
a torpedo boat destroyer from ship
builder ramed Doxford OF that place.
LONDON. March lS.-A special d spa'ch
from Rome to-day says the Italian Gov
eminent has sold the armored cruiser
garcse 20 Spain.
LONDON. March iS-The Santiago cor
re-. .andent OF the Times says; The
Chllian Government authorizes me to
DENY the rumors OF the sale Of the
cruiser O'Higgins. No OFFER for any
chi ian warship viii be entertained by the
Government until pending international
questions (between Chill and Peru are
definitely arranged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-18
THE DEATH OF
DIR. YANDERSLICE.
Beloved Pastor Of Union
Station No More.
WINS HIS REWARD.
A Life of Fruitful Labor is Ended in
Perfect Peace.
At EyENTIDE THERE WAS LIGHT.
Sketch Of the Career Of An Upbuilder
of Churches and Servant ofthc
Lord Whose Efforts Were
Crowned With the Fullest
Measure OF Success.
The Funeral.
AT EyENTIOE THERE WAS LIGHT.

Rev. Or. George c. Vanderslice, pastor
Of Union-Stauon Methodist church. who
had been IN az his home so. nc north
Tweniy-fourth street. for three weeks
past died az 6:l5 o'clock yesterday even
ing surrounded by his family.
While in attendance upon the meeting
of the Ministers Conference February
2lst Dr. Vanderslice was suddenly taken
III with pleurisy. The malady developed
into pneumonia, and for days ne was
dangerously ill Under the care Of Dr.
Virginius Harrison. however. he beson 10
improve about ten days ago. and had 50
far recovered as TO be- able 60 sit up in
bed. Tuesday he expressed a desire TO
dress himself, but his physician would
not allow II.
4 FATAL STROKE.
When DR. Harrison left him Tuesday
night he seemed TO be on the nigh road
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-18
More Money for Rural Free Delivery

WASHINGTON. March H.-No political
questions were discussed In the House to.
day. The whole session was Devoted
strictly 10 the postofiice appropriation blu,
which was taken up for amendment undsr
the five-minute rule. The question when
consumed the major portion or the time
related 10 the allowance for CLERK hits A.
postOiiices and 10 rural free denysry' ms
tTouse Increased the allowance for rurs,
free delivery from $50 90 10 10000. ana
defeated the proposition for incrcased
clerk hire.
The amendment TO increase the appro'
,,Iation FOR rural free delivery was Of
fered by Mr.. Stokes Dem.. OF South
Carolina).
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-18
WAS A BARR00M NOW A CHURCH
Complete Transformation of Lynch
burg Building.
IYNCJPITRG

LYNCHBURG. March T-Speelal-The
merchants and bankers all agree that
business is looking up all along the line
One OF the latter said recently; 81 never
saw the farmers so anxious 70 pay their
debts. They have gotten good prices Tor
their wheat and tobacco and are nanalihS
mere money than for years past.
The mechanics. who have had particu-
lrrIy hard times In the business depres-
sion, are cheered by the prospects Oh
large amount of building
The Council has offered 500 Tor tho
best plan for CITY Han and she aren't
tects are busy with plans and pictures
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-18
LARGER ARMY BILL WILL PASS.
4 Remarka able Change Has Come over
CONGRESS Along This Line.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. March l7.-Spe-
ciaL-A member Of the Military Analrs
Committee Of the House told me to-ihsht
that the bfll introduced to-day giving the
President the power TO increase the regu-
lar army from its present limit OF 21,OV0
to 10000 would pass.
II is very significant that an unusual
EFFORT was required the other day to In
crease the standing army by only two
additional artillery regiments and that
the proposition 10 provide for an increase
of = 100 mon now comes along and Is ac-
cepted I'm the Military Committee as
matter Of course.
Chairman Hull introduced the bill after
a consultation with the President and
Secretary OF War.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-18
Artillery Leaving Fort Monroe.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. March IT,
Batteries and I. OF the First Artillery
and Battery /. OF the Second Artilery'
left Fort Monroe tonight for the southern
nosts to which they were ordered several
days ago Several hundred people assem-
bled on the dock at Old Point Comfort
TO see the soldiers on.
Battery X, OF the Fourth Artillery VIII
leave tomorrow for Sheridan's Point
on the Potomac.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-18
Ordered TO ST. Augustine.

ATLANTA. GA. March i7-company
b. of the Fifth United States Infantry.
stationed at Fort Mcpherson. near At
anita has been ordered by Secretary Al
ger TO report at ST. Augustine. Fla, by
next Wednesday.