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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-23
SECURE YOUR TICKETS.
Reserved Seat Window Tor Maguire's Ben
eft VIII Open To- Morrow.

As the time draws nearer for the
testimonial benefit which will be tend-
cred q h Mcguire next Monday even
ing. interest in the event is increasing.
Yesterday tickets were placed on SaIe
at the different business houses Of the
city, and a s evening a large sale was
reported.
The benefit will doubtless be the So
cial and theatrical event Of the sea son.
and IL the Margaret is commodious
enough To accommodate all OF the pco-
pie who want to pay their respects TO
John Mcguire. h house is larger than
most people think IL is. Since the mat
ter OF John Maguire's benefit was
first preached. the people Of Anaconda
have daily become more interested Ina ~.
n the announcement OF the excellent
programme which appeared i'm he
Standard yesterday morning made them
all the more eager for the big event TO
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NOTHING THE MATTER.
Ii Wrong Impression of a Manager
Corrected by n Cool Customer.
From the New Orleans Times-Dcmo

The Wrong Impression Of a Manager
Corrected by a Cool Customer.
From h New Orleans Times-Dcmo-
crat.
A quietly dressed man whose smooth
shaver. blush jaw gave him the as
pect OF an actor. walked into an up
town a few evenings ago
and ordered quite a substantial meal.
He ate leisurely and at the end of the
repast lit a cigarette. The waiter pre-
sented a check for $1.40. II have no
money" said the stranger, pushing
aside the slip. "Sir," said the aston
shed garcon. h other repeated his
statement and went on smoking.
The waiter hesitated a moment, then
scurried across to the manager and
whispered in his ear. The latter STROBE
over to the table. What's the trouble,
sir?" he asked politely enough. Moth
ing" replied the diner placidly. The
waiter says you won't pay" The
walters wrong; l sa.d had no mon
ey.' The nag began to lose mis-
patience. DO you mean you amt go
ing to pay this check?" he asked curt
ly. II can't" There was a pause and
the two men studied each other. 5
you came in here said the manager,
finally. and ordered a big meal. know
ing you We're broke and couldn't set
tle?" Il did replied the other. still
perfectly COOL. wen, what mdOt YOU
do III" exclaimed h In a
burst of evaporation. Because 1
wanted the meal" There was another
pause. III have you arrested" said
the manager. For WHAT" For OBJ
tanning goods under false ~pretences."
"What p%retence did l make?' asked
the stranger, calmly. "Oh, well, you
can't come in and take our food that
way!" Yes, 1 can-Fve just done
it," said the other. removing the ash
from his cigarette. n manager
scratched his head. Get out" he said
abruptly. and don't try this again"
The quiet man reached for his lat
and walked away, putting his cigar
cite. I'D rather lose the amount han
have a disturbance" said the mana
ger, but l must say he's the .ool-
est hand / ever struck" In the ex-
element nobody noticed that the
stranger had carried OFF his check.
Half an hour later it came back in an
envelope with Sl.40 in solver. 1T was
a bet" was scrawled in pencil on the
back.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-23
CHAT WITH JUDGE BRANTlY.
He VIII Close Up the District Cour
business Dec. 80 and 30.

Hh' ~ ,t'N' w wv N""hf
Business Dec. 20 and so.
chief Justice-elect Brantly has closed
up the court business in Granite county
I'm anticipation of his retirement from
the district bench. The judge is in
Anaconda and will dispose Of all the
Deer Lodge court business requiring
his attention on Dec. 20 and 80.
II shall be prepared to start in with
my new duties" said Judge Brantly
yesterday afternoon. promptly with
with the sitting of the court mex
month. I warmly appreciate the kind
expressions that have reached me I'm
congratulation on my election. may
add that I felt especially complimented
on receiving Judge Pemberton's very
courteous note. OF course. the public
was aware that there were whispers
abroad in regard to a post-election con-
test over the office Of chief justice.
That Is a course which ] feel very sure
would never ave been precipitated by
either of us. and I know that both of
us were ready and willing to accept
without questioning the testimony of
the official count.
1T has happened added Judge
Brantly. that Judge Pemberton has
passed directly upon nearly all the
cases hat ave been taken to the SUI
preme court ON appeal from the district
court over which / have presided. l
have thu had occasion To be in espe-
cially close relation with his work and
l have Learned to hold his legal ability
and his searching methods as a jurist
i'm very high esteem. | simply express
the opinion universally accepted when
I say that no man on the bench or at
the bar in Montana outranks Judge
Pemberton and 1t will be my faithful
effort To uphold the honorable reputa-
tion which he gave TO the high Office Of
chief Justice"
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An Error Corrected.

a statement appeared I'm one Of the
county newspapers a few days z to
the effect that Father DE Ryckere cele-
brated his first mass at Deer Lodge ON
Dec. 5, 1865. This is an error. The state
lnent fixes the arrival Of Father De
Ryckere I'm Deer Lodge as 1865. when. in
fact. he did not arrive there until July
%. 1866. Being a young priest and full
OF energy. he Immediately set To work
10 build the church. and in the fall Of
the same year accomplished the unde~-
taking. and ON December 5. 1866. Cele-
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come. The entertainment from begin
ming TO end will be an excellent one and
will be one OF the most delightful treats
that the people Of Anaconda have ever
had.
h who have secured tickets for
the benefit may have their seats reserv-
row. Saturday forenoon. Ii Is expected
that there will be a tremendous rush
for seats on Monday. and those who are
wise VIII procure their tickets to-day
and have them reserved on saturday.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-23
The Modern Mother

Has found hat her little ones arc i'm
proved more by the pleasant Syrup Of
Figs. when in need of the laxative ef-
feet of "A gentle remedy. than by any
other. Children enjoy IL and IL bene-
fits them. The true remedy. Syrup OF
Figs. Is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-23
Transcripts on Appeal.

\ transcript on appeal was yesterday
filed in the district court in the case Of
NJ. J. Petritz against George Teasock.
The suit was originally brought TO re-
So. Judgment was rendered in
the justice court for Sal and s21 costs.
A transcript on appeal was also filed
in the case OF Alex NORM against Sam
Landry. The suit involves $3.50.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-23

From the Indianapolis Journal.
TIN Sentimental One-Alas! Many n
smiling face conceals an aching heart.
Tn Literal Idiot-It seems to me that
an aching tooth would be more likely TO
be there.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-23

brated his first mass In M new chapel.
since which time ne has been al ardent
and faithful worker in the interest Of
his church I'm Montana.
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Hebrews Have No Right. I'm spain.

In Spain Hebrews are not permitted to
erect and maintain houses of worship.
They have no civil rights and exist in
the kingdom only as aliens.
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al machinery for its further develop
ment. IL Is In the Little Boulder dis
trict n Is owned by w. Il. Carney
n others and Is under bond to the
Eastern company for $50. 900.
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Future PLANES.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Honesty II always the best policy"
"Nss. ] know: because IL insures us
against the worst OF fires
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-23

Doctor. Is gas safe for extracting
teeth? DIR. Rinehart. dentist.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-23
ABOUT The CITY.

Dolls at L. A. Kings.
Masks at the Bee Hive.
Cigars for Xmas at Grelg's.
verbe-kmoes. optician. 2os Main st.
c. l.. Bishop. dentist. 5o2 East Park.
Pipes for Xmas at Greig's.'
Toys at l.. A. Kings.
J.. O. Goss Of Butte is at the Montana.
T.. sullivan was a visitor in Butte
yesterday.
20 per cent. OF on diamonds this week
at Merrill's.
Ticket No. % won the $500 toilet
case at Greig's.
wright's slaughter sale on toys and
holiday goods still continues.
The finest line of high class colored
photo pictures at Mahan Bros
Guitars and mandolins make nice
Xmas presents. Tolan Co. handle them.
Cigar holders for Xmas at Greig's.
Walking sticks at l.. A. Kings.
5000 buys a $500 ladies' gold watch
this week at Merrilrs.
Leave your orders for Xmas cut flow
ers at Greig's.
s22. 40 for a ladies' gold watch worth
$500 his week at Merrilfs.
Gunther's candies at L. A. Kings.
The baths at Gregson Springs have
no superior. Rates very moderate.
Christmas cards at L. A. Kings.
II. +. King came over from Butte yes
terday.
A 5000 diamond this week for 5000
at Merrill's.
Cigarette holders for Xmas at Greig's.
Pipes and cigar cases at L. A. Kings.
Judge Brantly returned Wednesday
evening from Philipsburg. where he has
been holding court.
Pictures and frames make nice pres
ents. Wright has a fine line.
For a nice line of goods suitable for
Christmas presents call and see Madam
Young. 406 +. Park.
Everybody knows about Tolan Co.'S
candies. They handle Funke's hoco-
lates and bon bons.
Lowest prices in town at the Bee
Hive.
A 22-rine for the boys Xmas at
Greig's.
Musical instruments at l.. A. Kings.
5000 buys a $4,000 diamond this
week at Merrills.
Cigar cases for Xmas at Greig's.
When making your friend a Xmas
present of a box Of cigars. call at the
ST. Lawrence for the choicest brands.
Books and booklets at l.. A. Kings.
$1,000 for a $1,000 14k ladies' gold
watch this week onlysat Merrilfs.
Silver match boxes 81. at Gre.g's.
Merrill's this week.
Albums at l.. A. Kings.
My entire line must be sold-come i'm
and get the biggest bargain you ever
had. Wright's.
1t don't take a fortune to deal at
Tolan Co.'S. Your friends and relatives
will be best pleased with Xmas goods
from their store.
The proprietor of the Golden Rule
Bazaar reported to the police last even
ing that some one had stolen a dozen
shirts from in front of his store.
II. r. Haislop Of Butte and his niece.
Mrs. Annie Bradley and daughter of
Washington, ID. G.. are visiting with
MIR. and Mrs. &. NJ. Sawyer Of this city.
kbO at L. A Kings.
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See the elegant piano ] sell for
s2t5. Aug. Meyer. III T.. Park.
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Blackboards at l.. A. Kings.

Tolan Co. are not ringing bells up and
down the streets. but they are deliver
ing To the homes Of Anaconda people
large amounts Of toys and holiday
goods.
For the Christmas trade: Port wine,
16 years old. at 75c per gallon. All other
foreign and domestic wines and whis-
keys at the lowest rates AZ Mulligan *
Dooley's family liquor store, Park ave.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-23
ANACONDA news.

Siagse copie, Of the Christmas edi-
tios 81 THE STANDARD. wrapped
Cor mailing. with postage paid. .
be obtained at the business offices
u The Standard In Montana. Price
zen cents.
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Prayer books at L. A. Kings.

The funeral Of Patrick James. the
three years and six months old son OF
Mr.. N Mrs. Anthony Barrett. takes
place to-day. Dec. 23rd, at 1880 y. m.
from the family residence. Az Jeffer-
son street. Services at st. Paul's Cath
Ollie church at . y. m.
Mrs. Il. T.. Martz. who has been very
i'll al, her home in the Shields block
from a serious attack Of la grippe. was
reported last evening as being slightly
improved. Her many friends In this
city hope hat by Christmas time she
will be able To be out once more.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-23

When in Butte lunch at sherman's.
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Bibles at l.. A. Kings.

The bond of NJ. ID. Platner as justice
OF the peace Of Ophir township was yes
terday filed in the office of the county
clerk n recorder. The bond is in
the sum of $1,000. The sureties are &.
w. Wood and j. II. Clark.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-23

n. r. Haislop Of Butte and his niece
Mrs. Annie Bradley and daughter OF
Washington, ID. c.. are visiting will
Mr.. and Mrs. &. NJ. Sawyer of this city,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-23
Books and booklets at l.. A. Kings.

5000 for A $500 lax ladies' gold
this week onlysat Merrilrs.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-23

5000 for a 5000 ladies' gold watch at
Merrill's this week.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-23

My entire line must be sold-come i'm
and get the biggest bargain you ever
had. Wright's.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-23

The proprietor of the Golden Rule
Bazaar reported to the police last even
ing that some one had stolen a dozen
shirts from in front of his store.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-23

1t don't take a fortune to deal at
Tolan Co.'S. FOUR friends and relatives
will be best pleased with Xmas goods
from their store.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-23

silver match boxes 81. at Gre.g's.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-23

When making your friend a Xmas
present of a box Of cigars. call at the
st. Lawrence for the choicest brands.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-04
"ouR SWORD BATHED IN HEAVEN
Rev. DIR. Little Makes IA Strong Appeal
for intervention.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WABASH, Ind, April 3.-At the Presby-
terrain Church, this city, to-day Dr. Charles
Little, one of the ablest of Indiana divines
and secretary of the State Synod, made a
powerful plea for Intervention in Cuban af-
4 fairs. AS he is recognized as conserva-
tive his remarks excited much comment.
Dr. Little spoke from the text: The sword
is bathed in heaven" and declared that
the infamies of centuries Of Spanish mis-
rule in Cuba and the last thirty years of
atrocious warfare in the island, less than
a hundred miles from our coast line, dem
onstrated Spain's unfitness and incapacity
to govern and demanded her immediate
and absolute withdrawal from Cuba War
is seldom justifable, he said. but there
are occasions when it is preferable to peace
at any price, and that occasion is present
with us. We have fulfilled our international
duty to Spain and in return we are de-
nounced as towards and her diplomats
malign our President. Bulldogs growl no
gentler with age. The horrors vividly pic
tured by Senator Proctor in his speech war
rant our interference. Our sword is bathed
in heaven. We must protect the island
child from further barbarity. We must give
aid by notifying Spain she must stop in
AltSLt44S 0LcbA Nc1ttO4 cAii0 hhSCAJ III OuDd. l.
would not have the destruction of the bat
tle ship Maine made an issue We must
proceed in recognition Of the principle of
humanity that the strong must support the
weak. War is dreadful alternative, . last
resort but it can only be averted by the
swift departure of the Spaniards from
Cuba hope Congress will not declare war.
Let it recognize the independence of Cuba
at once and guarantee that independence
with troops, if necessary, and we will teach
the world that nation, as well as an in
dividual, has heart and may forget self
interest, make mighty sacrifices for others.
and thus exalt the brotherhood Of the
race
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And Reiterates that the Indcpend-
ence of Cuba or Sale of the Isle
and Was Not Considered.
CHANGE OF NAVAL PLANS
TORPEDO FLOTILI.A WILL NOT SAIL
FOR CUBAN WATERS
Until N Powerful Fleet of Cruisers Ia
Ready to Convoy It-Senti-
ment of Spaniards.

MADRID. April 5, 6 p. MIN answer to
Stewart l.. Woodford, the United States
minister, has made the following statement:
THE obligations of my diplomatic position
absolutely forbid my granting an interview
or giving the slightest intimation as to the
present condition of the diplomatic negotia-
tions intrusted to my care. came to Spain
under instructions from President McKin-
ley to secure peace in Cuba, with a perma-
nent peace between the United States and
Spain a peace that should be built upon
bedrock conditions; conditions of justice to
Cuba, with assured protection TO the great
American interests in that island. / have
labored steadily to obtain this result |
have never lost my faith, and, doubtful as
conditions may seem to-day, I still believe
these great and good purposes of my Presi-
dent may yet be secured. / shall not de-
sist from my labors for just and honor
able peace until the guns actually open fire,
and my faith is still strong that war, with
all it's horrors, can be averted. Enough
blood has been shed in Cuba already, and l
cannot believe that the closing hours of the
nineteenth century will be Redeemed by
conflict by Spain and the United States.
My country asks for peace based upon con-
ditions that shall make peace permanent
and beneficent, and have faith that Spain
tice to Cuba. And with justice, peace Is
certain
The majority of the newspapers here to-
day regard war as inevitable. They think
General Stewart L. Woodford has COM
municated a final answer to the govern
ment The Liberal says: 1T is clear that
no concession will satisfy the United States,
except the independence of Cuba, and we
had better Immediately end the uncertain
ty" The whole article of the Liberal on
the subject is bellicose in tone.
The Pals asserts that Great uneasiness
prevails at Washington concerning the at
titude Of the Southern States in case OF war
with Spain. and also because the Spaniards
are organizing in Mexico to invade the,
States vilely wrested from the Mexican
republic" In conclusion, the Pals asserts
that: "It will not be all beer and slxittles'
for the United States"
Much excitement was caused during the
day by the receipt of a dispatch saying it
is expected that the passports of the Span
igh minister at Washington will be hantsd
to him on Tuesday.
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PRICE CENTS 4BasH asHTAB gB sHs sEAH sHgg *
American conflict would be ear less than

American conflict would be far less than
that of the other countries mentioned.
The Spanish minister, Senior Polo Y Bern
abe, and his staff had busy Sunday. al
though it did not bring any developments
changing the situation. The minister did
not see State Department officials during
the day. His last official exchange with
the authorities here was on last Friday.
after Spain's answer had been received,
since which time the negotiations have been
at halt. This, however, has not Iessened
the Spanish minister's activity in keeping
his government fully apprised as to the gen.
eral aspect of affairs in this country. The
elaborate manner in which this cable in
telligence has gone to the authorities at
Madrid is probably without a parallel. 1t
is understood that when the situation began
to assume it's most serious aspect, single
cable dispatch sent by the minister to the
Foreign Office at Madrid cost $1,000. An
other dispatch cost S7OO; another $40O In
this way the Madrid authorities are kept in
close touch with the condition of affairs
here, not only as it relates to official
negotiations, but more particularly TO the
tendencies and all those circumstances
which will permit the Madrid government
to guage the situation at Washington.
Secretary Sherman gave a dinner last
night, at which the Spanish minister was
one of the guests, Senator Lodge of the
Senate committee on foreign relations, and
Colonel Fred Grant, of New York, being
among the others present. The presence of
the Spanish minister at the home of the
secretary Of state was devoid of significance,
except as showing the pacific outward ap-
pearance of affairs. Being purely social
gathering the Spanish situation was not al
luded to, although it is understood to have
required some tact to avoid the absorbing
topic of current interest.
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All the People Reported Lost.

DARLINGTON, KY, April 3--At S;45 this
evening Superintendent W. S. Martin, of the
Henderson & st. Louis division of the
Louisville & Nashville Railroad, stationed
at Evansville, Ind, received a telephone
message from Cypress Junction, ILL.,, saying
that the levee surrounding Shawneetown,
ILL.,, on the Ohio river, had broken, and the
waters had drowned every one in Shawnee
town. There has been no railroad COM
munication direct between Evansville and
ShawEeetown for over a week on account
of the high water in the Ohio river The
levee was built by the government after the
floods of 1884, and has been regarded as
safe. People felt secure. Cypress. Junction
is six miles from Shawneetown.
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ST. LOUIS. April 3.--Shawneetown has a
population of about 1900 inhabitants, and
is situated on the west bank of the Ohio
river The streets were parallel with the
river the principal business street being
but two blocks distant from the water. The
level Of the river is about fifteen feet above
the city and the levee bank is about twenty
five feet thick. Situated on this bank and
level with the river is the Riverside Hotel,
a large four-story building built by Henry
Docher. This hotel is generally occupied
fully all the year around, being not only
transient hostelry. but families also reside
there. 1t is feared that the hotel has been
washed away.
When the river is at It's normal stage it is
1,00J feet wide at this point. A tremendous
pressure is brought to bear on the levee
during freshets Several years ago during
d food the water flowed over the levee and
the streets were under two feet Of water.
The Ieyess was strengthened and built up
afterwar,i, and the town has since consid-
cred there was 10 danger
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2so PEOPLE pRowNED.
All Communication with the Place
Cut OF After the Flood.


CYPRESS JUNCTION, ILL.,, April S.--Two
hundred and fifty persons were drowned to-
day by the inundation of Shawneetown, six
miles from this place. The north levee
broke at 4:2O o'clock this afternoon and the
Ohio river flowed over the town many
feet deep. Scores of houses are floating
about tonight, and many persons are cling
ing to the wreckage in the hope that res
cuers will soon appear with boats to take
them to places of safety. All communica-
ton with the town is cut off. Trains cannot
reach there and telephone and telegraph
wires are down.
The first report that reached here was
that the entire population had been
drowned, but this is not confirmed. The
levee was built by the government and was
regarded as impregnable, hence the people
had taken no precautions against possible
flood. 1t is reported that the flood now ex-
tends four miles inland, and people are flee
ing for their lives from the lowland ham
lets,