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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-26
THE JURY COULDN'T AGREE
FAyNE sTRAHAN MOORE MUST FACE
A NEW TRIAL.
The Members Of the Jury Argued All
Night Long-They Stood Seven for
Conviction, Five for Acquittal.

New York. Dec. 25.-After % hours Of de-
liberation the jury in the Fayne Strahan
Moore robbery trial failed TO render a
verdict and reported the fact of their
disagreement to Recorder Goff at 10:l5
this morning and were discharged. The
jury were locked up at . O'Clock this
morning II was rumored at that time
that they stood nine for conviction and
three for acquittsl, and IL was also ru-
mored. though It cannot be authorita-
lively stated. that at the conclusion the
jury stood seven for conviction and I've
for acquittal. All night long the II men
argued sending out communications twice
TO find out the according penalty. and also
TO state that they could not agree Re
ccrder Con then locked them up and at
o'clock this morning they went to break
fast. the foreman sending word TO Re-
corder Goff that they could not reach an
agreement and that they were utterly
worn out.
Recorder Con came 10 the court house
at l0:l5 o'clock and Immediately sent for
the jury and discharged them with
thanks. The recorder remanded the de-
fendant until Tuesday morning, when the
date of a new trial will he set. The 1pris-
oner was then taken back to the Tombs.
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THE DAY IN WASHINGTON
M'KINLEY LISTENS TO TEE REV
DIR. BRISTOL.
The Unspeakabie Gift Of Freedom which
the United states Has Presented
To Oppressed Nations.

Washington. Dec. 25.-Christmas was
observed very quietly in Washington.
The weather was cool and bracing,
In the presidential circle the day was
a very quiet one. The President and
Mrs. Mckinley have several friends
from Ohio stopping at the white house
with them and a half dozen others
formerly living in their native state. and
the Christmas dinner was enjoyed. Dur
ing the evening Secretary and Mrs.
Gage and Postmaster General and Mrs.
Emory Smith called and spent some
time socially at the executive mansion
The President and Mrs. Mckinley took
advantage OF the fine weather and went
out for a drive during the afternoon.
The president. accompanied by James
Barber. Mrs Mckinley's nephew. at
tended divine service at the Metropoh-
tan church at IL o'clock and listened
to a sermon by the Rev. DIR. Bristol,
who. in the course OF his talk. said:
'This,nation has presented to an OPP
pressed people the unspeakable gift OF
freedom: yes. and to the world IL has
given a longer liberty. Gods C-rist-
mas gift of freedom has come to the
suffering and wronged throughout the
agency Of nation that was obedient To
the heavenly call and had caught the
spirit of liberty and helpfuiness sent
forth from angelic lips-'Good will to-
ward men Ii was not hatred or III will
toward any nation that caused this
country to unsheath the sword of war.
Ii was good viii toward the suffering
and the oppressed that inspired US to
battle and victory.
Good viii has been established I'm
our own land from North to South and
from East 10 West. The angels of our
better nature have been reconciling en-
emies, obliterating the wounds and
scars OF war and strife and making the
stars OF the old flag OF freedom to
shine with new luster while every
stripe has been cleansed from every
stain. North and South together sing.
at this Christmas day as they have not
sung since we were a nation the blessed
song Of peace and good will"
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CELEBRATED CHRISTMAS.
Nearly All Army Restraints Were sus-
pended.

Savannah. Ga, Dec. 25.-Christmas in
the camp of the seventh army corps came
as near to being a civilian celebration as
is possible in military life. practically all
army restraints being suspended except
morning and afternoon calls. and the men
were left to enjoy themselves IN their
own fashion. The Sd Nebraska. Colonel
Bryan's old regiment. had fund of 81 600
sent from home for a Christmas dinner.
This was apportioned among the COM
panies. The 2d Louisiana also had 81. 900
for Christmas dinner but this regiment
spent their Christmas at sea. having sail
ed yesterday at the same time as the
LIST Texas Several officers and men took
dinner I'm the city with citizens. though
there was no concerted movement for a
spread for the troops as on Thanksgiving
day. Tomorrow will also be a holiday for
the troops.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-26
IN A RACE RIOT.
Two People Killed and Five seriousl v
Injured.

I,,,,a.,
Dallas Toy ne ., .,,,., -, -.
oral tho,,sond ,,ht,.. -, ,,r,, ,Ip"" VI seN
by the hurning Of 49,, h,,,,s,a nT, na.he, eu
came invoIved IN a roc rIo, ri a.,t,.,.l, "
and when tho hat,ia 49,, 80 INNS. l
mad beon Li,ad c. ~ ."o PERSONS
wounded and n dozan o,h"ri -,,I,,,,i.'
iured In addition one 49, o., ,sg III IN
the sidewaIk d,,riro ,hn a., ei, ueau on
man yras fa,oIi,. a., 80 'n1 ie anu "o-
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ARE PATROLL|NG HAVANA
American Troops Are Guarding
Against Possible Disorders.
CHRISTMAS AT THE CAMP
Turkeys Were Seven Dollars Apiece.
Nearly All OF the Regiments Had
an Extra Spread = Picking
Out q Parade Route.

Havana. Dec. 25.-The United States
troops have begun this evening a resu.
lar patrol of the city of Havana in or.
der to guard against possible disorders
The day. however. passed i'm compare
tive quiet. The bando issued on Friday
by Captain General Iminez Castellos
prohibiting crowds from assembling in
the streets, has been generally observ-
ed.
Last night there was some disturb
ance. said to nave been caused by H.
quor. i'm Montserrat place. A
shot was fired about mid
night from roof at group
of people below. and many shots were
returned at figures vaguely seen on the
roof. An unidentified man was killed
and three wounded in other ARRAYS.
Christmas at Camp Quemados was as
lively as the troops could make IL with
slender materials. Turkeys at s. api zee
were scarce and everybody said with
the heat at summer temperature and
the hedge rows brilliant with flowers.
the day did not seem much like Christ
mas.
Shii AAit ntsCeS OF the istn
Iowa, the LIST North Carolina. the ;th
Virginia. the End Illinois and the l6lst
Indiana regiments had extra spreads
out OF company funds with gifts from
well-to-do members. The army ration
was supplemented by fruit. canned
goods, sweet potatoes and sometimes
chicken. The 9Th Missouri regiment.
the last to arrive. had no chance to
prepare an extra dinner, so the men
dined on fresh beef. rice and beans
one battalion reached camp yesterday
the other two marching to-day. list
ance OF eight miles over dusty road
All the regimental bands played aud
the men We're granted leave within a
mile radius OF the camp. Company r
OF the 161st Indiana regiment had a
cactus tree with a present for every
body stuck on the points. as for IN
stance, hardtack. beans. salt pork and
candles. The officers Of the l6lst In
diana INDUCED after dinner in songs
and speeches with several dances. At
El Vedado. the sth and 10th regular
infantry regiments dlned well at the
expense OF the company funds.
Major General Lee and his staff par
took OF modest dinner. General Lee
had number of live turkeys available.
but as the birds are very lean, he de-
cided 10 keep them on the chance of Inn
proving for the New Years feast. after
the hag-raising.
General Lee spent most of the day on
horseback. studying the best route for
the New Year day parade. Tie streets
are too narrow to allow the troops to
march past the palace. so that he
route will probably be through the PTa-
do and Central park to Cerro. the Ha-
vana suburb. General Lee expects to
have ll.0OO men. including the Cubans.
in the military procession.
Major General Butler will go to Ma
tanzas and Cienfuegos tomorrow night
on official business. The American
troops are about to take possession Of
the san Ambrosias hospital.
G. s. Beaver. the United States postal
agent in Havana, has complained 10
the postmaster general of the irregu-
larity in the arrival OF the mails from
the United States.
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Forged Drafts.

walkerton. Ontario. Dec. 25.-A Pink
erton agent has arrested Robert King. a
resident of Paisley. Ontario. on a charge
OF forging drafts and putting them
through the First National bank OF
Rock Rapids. Iowa. II Is alleged that
King on Sept. 80 last registered at Rock
Rapids as :. II. White OF Seneca. NJ r..
and induced a Mr. Penman to Identify
him at the bank. He first put through
a genuine 800 draft and followed IL up
later with a forged draft for $500. is
sued by the Partridge banking house OF
Seneca, y. Y. Penman came to Paisley
with detective and Identified the man
White.
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A BAD MANS WORK.
Killed Two Men in Shooting Up the Town
of Carr, Colo.

Walsenburg. Colo, Dec. 25.-N. r.
Trow. a local bad man." shot and
killed two men and slightly wounded
onother in a saloon at Carr. a small
mining camp ten miles east of here this
evening. The saloon was filled with a
crowd OF men who were celebrating
Christmas eve by carousing and drink
ing. Trow imbibed n large amount Of
whiskey and then, pulling out a re-
volver. began to fire. Terebio Tolmache.
Mexican, was shot through the heart
and death was instantaneous. A Slav,
whose name is unknown. received a
bullet in the head and died in a few
minutes. Another Mexican. Deofillo
Martinez. had a furrow ploughed in his
scalp by leaden pellet. but his condi-
ton is not serious. Trow surrendered
and was locked up.
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WeYlER ANXIOUS.
He Wants q Hand In the Govsrnnsst sl
spain.

London. Dec. 26-The Madrid corre-
spondent Of the Standard says: "senor
Sagasta's Illness has brought to a stand
still the political crisis and the negotia-
tions for the reorganization OF the liberal
party. Many liberals are opposed to
General Weyler becoming minister of
war. because they fear he will aspire to
succeed Sagasta as leader Of the party.
lei Liberal publishes an interview with
Weyler. I'm the course of which he is rep
resented as declining TO give any infor-
nation regarding the crisis. but as insist
ing upon the necessity for a strong gov
eminent. Such a government cou.d not.
he said. be drawn from a party led by
Senor Silvela. General weyler limited
that the country would run great rislD
unless power were placed In the hands OF
a Sagasta- -weyler coalition"
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SHORT LINE CHANGES.
MeManus tn succeed supt. q. A. Boies OF
the Montana Division.
Special Dispatch 10 tne Standard.

Special Dtspatch TO the Standard.
Pocatello. Idaho. Dec. 25.-Fol,owing
the removal OF Superintendent vanhousen
OF the Idaho division. IL Is stated to-day
that Superintendent G. A. Boies Of the
mountain division OF the Oregon Short
Lane will. on the LIST OF January. be sue
ceeded by John McManis. at the present
time travelling conductor OF the Short
Line. Mr. Boies. IL h said. will go 10 the
Union Pacific.
Mr.. McManis was with the oregon Short
Line here as early as lsS2. and ran a train
until iSSs. when he went into business in
Ogden. Later he returned 10 railroading
as trainmaster on the Cotton Belt. re
turning to the Short Line about two years
ago. In connection with Mr.. McManis'
promotion IL is said the office OF travel
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A NARROW ESCAPE.
House OF the ChiIian Minister Partly
Destroyed.


Washington. Dec 25-Fire. which broke
out shortly after ] o'clock to-cSy partly
destroyed the house occupied by Senor
Don Car.os Nicuna. the Gillian minister
at the corner Of Connecticut and y street
The roof and top story were destroyed
and the furniture OF the whole house ruin
ed by smoke and water sntai,ing n loss
OF $4,000. The minister and his family
escaped. owing To the energy and cool
ness OF the 12-year-old son. Carlos. but the
flames made such headway that the in
mates were unable to secure clothing and
were compelled to hurry out i'm their
nightrobes. All took refuge for n time in
the British embassy. just across the
street. where they were cared for by Lady
Pauncefote and her daughter Two maid
servants were overcome with fright and
had To be taken out. The governess. Sig
norma Malfredi. received a hard fall In
climbing up stairs I'm an attempt to Sc
cure clothing for Madam Vicuna.
The fire was caused Sy an overhea ted
fue. IL was discovered by the son Carlos
who slept on the third floor. through
whose instrumentality his three sisters,
occupying rooms on the same floor: the
maids, who slept up stairs. and the father
and mother, who slept on the second floor.
were awakened and apprised of their dam
ger. The house was formerly occupied by
Senor Mendoncal. the Brazilian minister.
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slack Came Back.

Trenton, y. j., Dec. 25.-Architect VIII
liam NJ. Slack. who was supposed TO have
been drowned in the Delaware river about
two months ago by the upsetting of his
boat near White Hill. returned to his
home to-day. Slack's Whereabouts had
been known to his friends for some time.
and II Is said he was In an institution for
entsl treatment. No explanation other
than this was given for his DISAPPEARANCE.
His domestic relations were pleasant and
he had no financial troubles. except that
his business was not particularly pros
porous. Slack is now with his wife and
children.
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ing conductor will he abolished and that
OF trainmaster created. and that Condssr-
tor Jack Burns will be appointed to that
position.
IL Is also announced to-day that J. ".
Blair. attorney for the Short Line for
Idaho. has been removed and r. q. Diet
rich OF Blackfoot appointed to succeed
him. Mr.. Dietrich Is one Of the best
known lawyers in the state. and was ths
silver republican candidate for district
Judge at the recent election. The air IL
fun Of rumors Of other changes and the
probability Of the retirement of General
Manager Bancroft Is freely discussed by
railroad men. IL Is also d Mr.. Calvin
will be his successor
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-26
WIPE OUT THE LINES.
No More North aud south In Church
AHairs.

Nashville. Tenn. Dec 25.-Dr. j. l.
Vance of the First Presbyterian church
In his sermon to-day urged wiping out
the terms North" and South applied
To the church. saying: ~ wonder II the
time Is not at hand for the effacement Of
geographical marks from the name Of our
beloved Presbyterian church I'm America
She should be the first To put into prac-
tice the gospel she proclaimed. And yet
IL must be- admitted. that while Mason
and Dixon's line has disappeared from
the geography OF citizenship. IL survives
In the geography OF the church. I speak
to-day for a Presbyterianism that shall
no more be marked North nor South,
but whose territorial bounda ries shall be
co-terminus with the uttermost limits OF
the republic. an American Presbyterian
church"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-26
Fire I'm n Cathedral.

Harrisburg. Pa. Dec. 3.-St. Patricks .
Catholic cathedral. the church of the
Bishop of Harrisburg. Roman Catholic
diocese. was ruined by fire this afternoon.
Shortly after l o'clock a blaze was dis
covered I'm the rear of the church. near
the altar. and the Christmas decorations
were soon ablaze. The flames soon ran
up the rear wall ard got between the
roof and the ceiling. pushing their way
to the front OF the church. The entire
interior was flooded with water and the
fire was put out. The altar ornaments
and sacred vestments were saved The
organ was ruined by heat and water.
Loss, $4,000. fully insured. Electric light
wires crossing caused the fire.
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says: The black plate plant OF the Reeves
Iron company. which manufactures pate
for the timing plant here. owned by
Philadelphia capital, has been sold to
the American Mil trust. now forming
with headquarters at Chicago. Negotia-
tions are also pending for the sale OF the
thinning plant. The Reeves mill will be
shut down Jan. ]. when invoicing will be-
gin. Great concern Is felt by the en-
pioyes lest the plant will be abandoned
at this point by the trust. In that event
however. I; il believed IL will be leased
by the Reeves people and converted into
a sheet mill.
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A FAREWELL BANQUET
Gives An Opportunity for an Anglo
American Demonstration.

Cairo. Dec. ga farewell banquet was
rendered this evening 10 Lieutenant Gem
eral Francis Greenfell. the recently ap-
pointed governor of Malta, who now re-
tires from the supreme command OF the
Anglo Egyptian forces I'm Egypt. The
presence Of Thomas s. Harrison. United
States agent and general consul. and
Ethelbert Watts. United States vice con-
sui general. led to an Anglo American
demonstration. General Greenfell and
James Fonnel Rodd. secretary OF lega-
tion at the British agency. spoke warmly
Of Anglo-Saxon friendship. Mr.. Harrison.
who was received with immense enthusi-
asm. made stirring speech. sparkling
with humor. In the course of which he re-
ciprocated their friendly expressions.
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Camp Poland. Knoxville. Tenn. Dec. 25
Within another week the military hospi-
tai here will be thing of the past The
amy hospital train from Fort McPher-
son. Atlanta. Ga, arrived this morning
and left tonight with ~ sick soldiers
The train will take these patients to Fort
Mcpherson. where they will be attended
until they have recovered Six patients
are left I'm the hospital here. With ID sim
gle exception. these are convalescents,
who will likely he released this week. The
exception is Major David Hemphill OF
South Carolina, who Is in "A critical con-
ditiOn and may not recover
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Don Carlos win Ss,ek.

London. Dec &-The Venice corre-
spondent OF the Times says: Don Carlos
who Is in perfect health. desires me to
deny absolutely the report that he con-
templates abdicating- On the contrary.
he says. he is more resolved than ever to
fulfll his role TO the end. He authorizes
me TO assert that he has asked no audi
ence of the pope and has requested noth-
ing else OF his holiness
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a storm Coming.

Washington. Dec. 2.-Weaiher condi-
ticns and general forecast: A storm Of
great intensity has developed to the north
OF Montana. Prince Albert reports a
pressure of 9.A inches and ,Iavre a
southwest wind of ~ miles an hour: else
where the weather conditions are moder-
ate from the Atlantic 10 the Pacific. Fore
cast for Monday: MISUNDERSTANDING
weather: probably colder in northern por-
tion: west to northwest winds
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-26
A Newspaper Failure.

West Superior. Wis. Dec. 25.-The Morn
ing Leader. published by the Middletown
Manufacturing company. this city. has
gone into the hands of County Treasurer
III. II. Stewart. as receiver. The publica-
tion Of the paper will continue under the
courts direction until further notice. The
editorial announcement OF the paper
states that every effort will be made to
pay all cyeditors in full
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-26
Christmas at Santiago.

Santiago de Cuba. Dec. 25.-Christmas
passed without local disorder. There were
few private dinners given to celebrate the
day among the Americans, as most OF
them prefer TO hold their festivities to-
morrow. Last evening three companies OF
United States troops guarded the city as
a precaution against possible disturb
ances, some of the Cuban negroes having
made threats against Spaniards and
Spanish property. But the night went by
quietly.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-26
a Prize for Pillsbury.

New York. Dec. S-News reached this
city to-day that the committee appointed
to decide the disposition OF the prizes for
the most brilliant games played In the re-
cent international tournament at Vienna
has awarded the first prize to PilAbury
for his game against Halpin: Lipke sec
ond prize. for his game against Janowski.
and Marco third prize. for his against
Burn. The prizes are TO the value Of tio0.
So and SO respectively.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-26
Mover BefOre Enmaled.

Houston. Texas. Dec. 25.-The cotton
receipts at Houston for the first months
of the present season have been 1000 900
bales, record never equaled by an
interior town or port of the United
Safes, and which will be celebrated by
a banquet to which all the prominent
civic officials and cotton men will be
invited. 1t is estimated by Secretary
Warner of the cotton exchange that
100000 bales will yet be received during
the remainder of the season.
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Died in Agony.

New York, Dec 25.-Adolph Neaf. a
bartender employed by Mrs Marie
FISCHER. who Keeps a small hotel at
Paterson, n. j.. died to-day after suffer-
ing great agony. IL is thought his death
was caused by arsenical poisoning and
that the poison was placed i'm the milk
used i'm the household of Mrs. Fischer
Mrs, Fischer, Mary Dolly, a servant:
Fritz Hagerman, an employe. and Fritz
Zeffen We're also poisoned, but will prob
ably recover The milk was analyZed
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-26
FROM DAWSON.
There Will he No Food Shortage Thi.
Winter

Seattle. Dec. 25.-The steamer Faral-
Ton arrived to-day from Alaska with a
number Of passengers from Dawson d.
rect. who came out over the ice. The
trail is good and a large number of peo-
pie are on the way out.
Amclg the passengers Is Jack Carr. a
Yukon mail carrier. who left Dawson
Nov. Il. lie says the population Of
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Talked EReely.

Berlin. Dec. &.-Emperor William and
members of the imperial family followed
their Christmas customs to-day. Last
evening. the emperor. while taking his
solitary walk in the neighborhood Of the
San Souci palace at Potsdam. entered
freely into conversation with the soldiers
and workmen. giving them Christmas
nfeSents
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-26
OAKLAND WON.
Andrews wild Pitching Gave the Game
Away.

san Francisco. Dec. 25.-The Seattle
baseball players were beaten to-day by
the Oaklands i'm the first game Of a Sc
ries TO be played with California league
teams. The score at the close was 10
TO against the boys from the north.
the game was an even thing up to the
seventh. The visitors failed to dam
age Doyle to any extent and Andrews
had excellent control. Oakland scored
In the third on Lange's double and a
mix-up in left field between Babbitt
and Rand. Pitcher Andrews was re-
sponsible for another run i'm the nth
and the score was tied. Seattle having
tailed two mer i'm their half. In the
seventh and eighth the visitors coll
lapeed, misplays and the wildness of
Andrews being chiefly responsible for
the eight runs.
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Thirsty Keutuckians.

Lexington. Ky. Dec. 25.-This was th6
first day In the history OF Lexington that
thirsty men could not get a drink Every
saloon In the city was closed. This action
was brought about by the fact that the
recent grand jury Indicted all saioon-
keepers for violating the Sunday Law.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-26
Bought by the Trust.

Columbus. Ohio. Dec. "a special to
the Journal from Canal Dover. Ohio,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-26
Wife or Sweetheart

Nothing can make a more lasting
.or useful New Year gift than a fine
piece OF Diamond Jewelry or a solid
Gold Watch.
Our goods are standard, sparkling
and fine i'm quality. Come i'm and let
us show you what bargains we are
prepared to offer you for the COM
Ing week. Our success has been
unparalleled and we are prepared to
be generous.
@TRY U.s.