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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-06

Accommodations at the race track
were surely put to the test yesterday.
All there is to be said as regards at
tendance is that the place was packed
That means the grandstand was
crowded and the space from the stand
to the fence and from the paddock to
the extreme west end of the area was
likewise crowded. There was a
dense mass of humanity occupying
the ground space, and when the six
horses aligned for the start in the La
Dor Day Handicap the largest crowd.
by great odds, ever assembled at the
track watched with intense interest
the antics of the field at the post.
There was a few minutes delay before
the flag fell. Han d'Or did not AXE
Kindly TO the proceedings and refused
TO break on several occasions when the
field might have left evened up. How
er, hen the parting wood was
spoken, Mr.. Ferguson saw the six
horses leave to a pretty start, bunch
ed and quick to get on stride. The
murmur they're off, ~reverberated
through the stand, making a sound
similar to that of the explosion of a
powder magazine miles away. 1t was
a rumbling sound n the echo of it
died away just as Tempo showed his
colors entering the stretch i'm advance
of his field. There was no struggle for
first place as the six gallant horses
hurried down toward the eager crowd.
IL was a preliminary to the struggle
that was to follow in one more min
ute. Rubicon was in the initial DO
sltion when the wire was passed, Sem
ator Bland next, the others close to-
gether in direct communication with
the two who essayed to lead into the
f1HEf =. .aaR.
respond to the command and he went
up close to Rubicon, who led IN the
long straight path, and the crowding
was more than the old chestnut could
stand, so he yielded and retired to the
rear, while Bland ssumed the lead
with Tempo at his side, going out in
earnest for the silk bag that hung ov-
er the goal three furlongs distant.
Scottish Chieftain. who had been lay
ing back. now surveyed his field n
plunged headlOng into the negotiations,
taking a comfortable position lust back
of Bland and Tempo. Ostler Joe was
close to the Chief, and in that order
they entered the stretch. Twelve thou
sand pairs of eyes were riveted on the
contenders. Hardly a word was spoken
1T was yet all uncertain. The way
was clear for every horse, and there was
no pocket for one to wiggle out of and
the one with the speed was sure TO
win. Scottish Chieftain had one-just
one-obstacle to overcome. Tempo was
ahead of him, carrying but IS pounds,
while he was handicapped by weight
% pounds greater. Duffy rode the race
of his life, and as much may Justly
be said of Gray on Tempo. The fin
ish was a drive for gold-the best horse
won by a nose-Scottish Ch~ieftain
earned the reward and Tempo deserves
every cent of the second division of
the purse. He was a length and a half
before Ostler Joe, who won third mon
ey by three lengths from Senator
Bland. Han dor was half a length
from Bland and -four in front of Rubi-
con last. Time, 2.10.
Senator Bland was favorite in the
pools at 500. Scottish Chieftain sold
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-06
MORE FAME FOR
THE BITTER ROOT
The Glorious Victory of Scottish
Chieftain the Climax of
Yesterdays Sport.
BIG LABOR DAYHAEO|CAP
Earnest Bid for the Prize by tn @
Gallant Colt Tempo.
BEST RACE EVER SEEN HERE
Earnest Bid for the Prize by tn @
Gallant Colt Tempo.
BEST RACE EVER SEEN HERE

Montana's Turf Enthusiasts Enjoy a Pro-
gramme of the Rarest Excellence-Far
Above Anything # the Kind Ever Of
fered in the State-Not Only the Feat
ure of the Day but of the Meeting.
The Talent Sent Adrift on a Turbulent
Sea n Shorts Made Happy -
Swarming Mass of Delighted Human
ity-Cool Weather No Barrier to the
Progress Of the Sport-Another Good
Gard for This Afternoon.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-06
ANACONDA NEWS.
TONIGHT At CITY HALL.

The Standard is asked to announce
that a meeting of citizens Will be held
at s o'clock tonight (Tuesday),
in the council chamber of the city hall
to make arrangements for the enter
tainment of the delegates who will be
in attendance at the several state con-
ventions to be held in this city on Wed
nesday, Sept. 81. In response to this in
formal call. a good turnout of citizens
is earnestly requested.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-06
ABOUT THE CITY.

School books at Greig's.
Bicycles repaired at Carrolrs.
Fresh cut flowers daily at Grefg's.
Verberkmoes, optical specialist.
School books at Greig's.
S. C. Ashley is over from Helena.
Old papers. only 25 cents per hundred,
at the Standard office.
Jewell stoves and ranges are the best.
Sold at Young q DezelPs.
Go to Little Broom, 2O6 Z. Commercial
avenue, for the best meal in town.
Queen air-tight heaters are fuel saw
ers. See them at Young & Dezelrs.
DR.. Snyder has remove his office to
West Third street, near Main street.
Wanted-To rent a four-room house
with bath. Address w, Standard office.
School books at Greig's.
Go to Little Broom, 2o6 f. Commercial
avenue, for the best meal in town.
Banker Cruise Of Helena was among
the distinguished guests in the city
yesterday.
Senator Carter was i'm the city yes
terday. He saw the big parade and
the Labor Day Handicap.
Samuel Roseborough, recently of Liv-
ingston. and Miss Maud Charles of this
city were married Sunday morning in
the Baptist church by Rev. ]. A. Jen-
kins.
Go to Little Broom. POO T. Commercial
avenue, for the best meal in town.
Mayor Lesser and Aldermen Dalton
and Fitzpatrick We're the only mes to
attend last nights meeting Of the CIV
council. The meeting was adjourned to
Wednesday evening.
Erling Engolf, the 1-year-old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Milkwick. died yes
terday of cholera infantum, at the fam
lily residence. No. coo East Fifth street.
The funeral will be held at ? O'Clock
Wednesday afternoon.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-06

Fountain Ch c Tempo, by imp.
Jacket-On the Lea, IS
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-06

for $40. Han dor SIS. Ostler Joe s25,
Rubicon and Tempo SIS each. Many
thousand dollars went into the auction
box. There were 907 straight mutuals
sold and 1927 place, making a total of
2.534 tickets. which in money represent
ed $12,670. While Bland was ~favorite in
the auctions. Han dor was the choice
in the straight mutuals and Scottish
Chieftain i'm the place box. Tickets were
sold as follows.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-06
Notice.

I hereby myself as a candi-
date for the Office of sheriff Of Deer
Lodge county, subject TO the ratihCa-
ton Of the democratic convention.
JAMES SHIELDS.
Anaconda, Sept. 5, 1885.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-06
Betting Last Night,

Third race-Pcixotto. $25; Pat Morrissey.
50; Lady Ashley, S.; jim Gore, s.. field,
Sc.
Fifth race-Miss Rowena. sos; Eta H.,
SIS; Valencienne, $50; field. $15.
Sixth race-Walter J., $25: Masoero. sl4:
Paul Pry, 81; Nervoso, s.; Joe Cotton, 81:
field, 81.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-06

Yesterday morning to a man up a
tree it looked like the blast of winter
was directed against all the energies
of the race track management n the
calculations of the public. Visions OF
an icy finish of the big race were seen
through the Opaque goggles of the pes
simist. There was an inch of snow on
the ground and a promising outlook
for six inches before noon. But when
the big trainloads of men who guide
the destinies of the world arrived from
Butte the clouds broke away and Old
Sol wiped the snow from the earth and
sent out a myriad of bright rays to dry
up the streets and the ace rack. 1t
was not an ideal day, but ii was all
right when you compare IL with what
was promised in the forenoon.
The Anaconda band, seated in the
grandstand, played lively airs, patri-
otto airs and warm airs. The music
was highly enjoyed. for it filled in
pleasantly those long minutes devoted
to business in the betting ring. which
a great many people took part in.
Besides the Labor Day Handicap
there were five other exciting events.
The favorites were all at sea. Not one
of them won. There were dumps to
burn, and some fat mutuals. La Mas
Gotta, one of the late BY Holly's string.
now owned by Lucky Hughes of Texas.
won the last race and cashed mutuals.
for her hackers. They PAID S123.5 so.
Tom Smith took the first race. Tag
HARM was almost overlooked i'm the
second till after he finished first and
paid $50. 40. Jack in the third was onlv
a "hller,' and he sent a chill up the
backs of the talent. Lord Chesterfield
was due, and he did it in the jumps.
Killing of a large contingent of the
wise men. 1t was a betting day that
VIII tax its place among the banner
oates OF the meeting. The results were
as follows: "fe
Evening star., 1898-06-01

The nomination Of Oscar Straus to be
minister to Turkey is a hopeful sign Of
better times in the mana cement of our
diplomatic affairs. Mr.. Straus has had
experience. He served as minister at the
same post throughout President Cleveland s
first term with such distinction that when
the administration changed President Har-
risen. it is said. requested him to continue
In Office. Mr.. Straus. however. declined
for business and personal reasons and re-
tired from public life. His return now to
Turkey. a democrat chosen by republican
President, will be a striking argument in
favor of an extension of this non-partisan
idea in the formation of the American
diplomatic and consular corps. One of the
most serious reproaches ever cast at the
great republic is the indictment SO truly
drawn against the method of maintaining
a diplomatic force. The frequent changes
OF administration surely prevent the
acquisition of sufficient experience and in
formation by the accredited ambassadors,
ministers and consuls that they are at
marked disadvantage. Conspicuous ex-
amples of efficiency through long retention
in office have been noted now and again
to point the need of a reform in this direc-
ton, but it has been difficult to break
through the prejudices of this party and
that to disregard the insistent place-pres-
sure that embarrasses each President in
turn The selection Of Mr.. Straus is a
step toward the ideal condition WHEN men
OF merit and experience shall be chosen
Tor these important tasks. solely because
OF their fitness and qualifications rather
than by reason of their party affiliations
Evening star., 1898-06-01
Four Fine Prizes Possible.

Naval authorities are already speculating
on the chance of capturing the Spanish yes
sells now blockaded in Santiago harbor
This would indeed be satisfactory climax
to the cruise Of the enemy In these waters.
These four ships are fine specimens
OF naval architecture and In American
hands would be formidable fighters They
would fill In several yawning gaps in the
navy of the United States. We need more
armored cruisers, capable Of travelling at a
high rate of speed, and inasmuch as we
can not build them in season for this cam
paisn we may perhaps be permitted by the
Kindness of the fates that preside over
wars between nations to pick up a quar-
tette in good condition. 1t is not TO be ex-
pected, however. that the Spanish admiral
will permit the capture of his vessels in
such shape as to be of service TO us, In
case he is surrounded and starved out. 1t
Is not compatible with the Spanish nature
TO yield tamely to the force of circum-
stances. Whatever else may be said of
their character ii is just to the Spanish
soldiers and sailors to note their disposition
to fight desperately to the last even against
great odds. The chances are that the
Spaniards Will destroy their ships rather
than surrender them.
Evening star., 1898-06-01
Closing In ON SDafn.

Commodore Schley's reported operations
ut Santiago are doubtless in the nature of
preparatory work. Unable to reach the
Spanish cruisers cornered inside the harbor.
he proceeds. according to unofficial but
credible dispatches, to lombard the outer
Tine of Notifications. If these can be re-
duced and the channel leading to the in
ner harbor later freed from the mines now
guarding them, an aggressive movement by
the American naval force against Cervera
may become possible without involving des-
perate chances. The moral effect of the
destruction of Cevera's force would of
course be tremendous and might precipi-
tate peace. of which there are already per-
eistent suggestions. Meanwhile the steady
American advance upon the Spanish
Btrongholds will proceed and will ultimately
result in the removal of the last vestige of
Spanish authority from both Cuba and
Porto Rico. That in brief, is the Ameri-
can plan Havana is to be reserved for
the final effort. 1t is perhaps hoped that
before II becomes necessary to assail the
capital in force Spain will have realized
the absolute folly of continued resistance.
A withdrawal before Havana Is attacked
would probably save many lives.
The suggestions of another naval expe-
dftion from Spain to these waters or per-
haps TO Manila continue to come across the
Atlantic. They are apparently unreliable.
Information concerning the unseaworthi-
ness of majority of the much-vaunted
vessels comprising this reserve at Cadiz
and elsewhere In Spain is coming to hand.
Aside from the uselessness of such an en-
terprise 1t Is questionable whether Spain
gould assemble another fleet of warships
OF sufficient power to offer battle to the
smallest subdivision of the American naval
Iorces The administration appears to have
IGNORED this possibility in it's efforts to
W1ve Spain out of power in the West Indies.
The military movements are well under
way. The strict and proper censorship now
N operation prevents even a slight ac-
Quaintance with the exact condition of the
expeditfonary movements and with the uI-
inmate destination OF the troops The DOS
sfoie points Of attack, however, are few in
number 1t seems assured that within a
Few days operations will be begun at either
santiago or San Juan.
Evening star., 1898-06-01

canal when dug to be under American con-
troll. That Is an enterprise to which this
United States has for some years been
world is preparing to adjust its business.
And control of Hawaii will make complete
American control of the Nicaraguan canal,
and will push back several thousand miles
to Asia the base of a naval attack upon the
America which under our traditional policy
is to be reserved for Americans.
The question Of annexation ought not to
be postponed upon any specious or fimsy
pretext whatever. The proposition is clear
and convincing in all of its details and the
country desires favorable action. Let every
pose of Hawaii now, and the Philippines
when we come to them.
Those who expsct the United States to
find its greatest prosperity and glory Of the
immediate future in the development of it's
American influence the old lines Of
policy, in the construction and control of
an isthmian canal, and the poss ession of
both the Atlantic and Pacific approaches to
that canal, perceive that the ownership Of
the Hawaiian Islands is q vital feature Of
their exclusively American program. Those
policy Of isolation and the development Of
the republic into a colonizing world
power on the English model, rightly con-
slider control of the islands to be essential
Whether for defense or aggression, under
the old or a new national policy Hawaii
should BE- annexed.
Evening star., 1898-06-01
Our Interests in the Pacific.

From the New York Tribune.
Today more than half of the worlds pop
ulation is dwelling in the lands which look
upon the Pacific ocean. What possibilities
| Of commercial development are there!
And of all nations directly bordering upon
the Pacific this is by far the greatest.
Other great nations have colonies there;
we have our own home domain. Great
Britain has vast colonies upon it's shores
and islands. but she herself is thousands of
miles from Pacific waters. So is France
So is Germany. Russia is connected with
that ocean only by thousands Of miles Of
half-settled and half-inhabitable country
But We abut directly upon it with some of
our richest home territory. There Is ma
lures warrant for declaring that this
should be the foremost of all Pacific ocean
powers.
And now comes an unequaled opportuni-
ty for confirming our title. Hawaii the
central key of the whole ocean. is freely
offered to u.s. We have only to say "Yes''
to get 1t for our own, without reproach be-
fore the law of nations. The Philippines
are already ours, needing only a strong
holding on to what has been gained. I'm
der the laws of war and Of nations the
Carolines, Ladrones and Pelews may like
wise be ours. Should we take advantage
OF the opportunity. we should have the
unique and unapproachable benefit of
chain of possessions reaching clear across
the Pacific with not break as wide as the
Atlantic. From British Columbia to the
nearest British port in Asia Polynesia
or AuStraiaSla Is close to six thousand
miles. But we should have ports all the
way across the Pacific not half that dis
tance apart. ship could go from San
Francisco to Hong Kong or Singapore and
never be more than fifteen hundred miles
from a United States port. A British cable
across the Pacific will have to make at
least one clear span of over three thousand
five hundred miles. But we can lay one
with none longer than two thousand six
hundred. And If these conditions would
not lead to commercial predOminance it
would be interesting to know why not
Evening star., 1898-06-01
base Ball CrOwda.

The attendance at the base ball games
played Monday in six cities, included
within the major league circuit, shows that
there has been some falling Off in this re-
spect since year ago. Two games at
Pittsburg drew 13.6OO people; two at Brook
lyn. $3.50; two at New York, 2,OOO: two at
Boston, 1O,O0O; two at Philadelphia, 13,OOO,
and one at Washington, $500, a total of
df,oOO. This gives an average of about
6''I5 people at each game. Last year nine
games were played curing the day. with a
total attendance of 81, 200, or an average Der
game of about 9.2S3 people. There are sew
sral possible reasons for this dinliaution in
the attendance. To begin WITH the war
Ihat the campaign against Spain has hurt
many forms of entertainment has already
Deen SHOWN. The base ball crowds have not
b2en as large On ordinary days as formerly.
Perhaps because the war bulletins in town
nave been more exciting and interesting In
their delightful yaSueness and uncertainty
at times than even the closest game of ball.
Latterly, of course, many thousands of men
have been taken away from the large cities
TO form the volunteer army, just the kind of
men who have hitherto been steadfast pa
irons of the sport. Then again, the race
this year between the clubs is not what it
should be to draw the largest crowds. The
Baltimore team, formerly leaders, have
fallen in the list, while other favorites have
gone down the scale of popularity because
Of their failure to strike the winning
streaks for which every base ball enthu-
siast confidently, hopefully, prayerfully
looks each season. II Decoration day be
any test this season will not add as largely
as heretofore to the bank accounts of the
"magnates."
Evening star., 1898-06-01
Hawaii and the PhiIiDpines-

The opponents Of annexation are still in
sisting that the case OF Hawaii must go
over until the case of the final disposition
OF the Philippines is taken up. This Is the
merest begging of the question II the
United States decides to hold the Philip-
pines, Hawaii will, of course, be annexed.
The most blatant gabbier about loot and
Ieprosy'' would then be forced to concede
the necessity of controlling thu all-import-
ant halfway house between San Francisco
and Manila
But the Hawaiian Islands are important
TO us-most essential. indeed-separate and
apart from this new question of territorial
Expansion They are a factor IN the program
Tor the development of the country within
0present boundaries The purposes of the
government. conceived and declared long
pefors II became duty to abate by force
me Spanish nuisance in Cuba, called for
me digging OF the Nicaragua canal. and
ttat. in turn. called for the control of the
prst land to be reached after the Pacific
sfid Of the canal should be cleared. The
wfois matter was made entirely plain at
tffe time when annexation. after the fall OF
the rotten monarchy in Hawaii, was frs,
brought forward
Why. therefore, take the matter out of its
tytie and original relation? The annexation
Of Hawaii does rot involve. and need noi
fuduence. the question of the final disposi-
tton Of the Philippines. We need Hawaii
without regard to even the existence of the
Philippines II the Philippines were TO be
BWaliowed by the sea tomorrow. there would
stnl remain the necessity for uniting the
sEo great oceans by canal, and for the
Evening star., 1898-06-01
Congress Ought to Stay.

Senator Lodge puts the matter in the
proper way when he says that Congress
ought not to adjourn while questions Of
great moment to the country are pending.
What Is Congress here for? What are the
claims the country has on It?
1t Is an insult to intelligence to say that
Congress ought TO clear out in order TO give
che President q free hand in the conduct Of
the war. The President Is asking nothing
~ that kind. but the contrary. He wants
Congress to remain at least until the Ha-
waiian question is disposed of. He regards
eAat of the highest importance. and a set
tacment OF 1t now as Imperative. And a
majority of both houses agree with him.
Congress- through Its majority. and the
President are at ons on the subject.
The taking up of the Hawaiian question
need not protract the session unduly. Every
1sature of has bean thoroughly discussed
IN ard out of Congress. The most gifted
man In either house has nothing new to
offer with regard to 1t. The men who have
made the most careful study of it want 1t
brought to a vote as 1t now stands. They
ere ready. in the legal phrase, to submit
the case.
Who hinder? A minority whose purposes
Rre not altogether clear, and who are not
N agreement among tns nsmSelveS except as
70 the matter of simple obstruction to the
wishes of the majority. In the House the
Speaker. in defiance of his party and as the
Instrument of a coteris of his political OPP
ponents, hinders. He uses the place to
which he was called by a majority vote to
1ripple the majority. He turns the major
ity's guns against those who voted him into
command.
In the Senate quite as curious spectacle
Is presented A few republicans are at
work against e measure ardently urged by
the administration, and few democrats,
pmong Mr.. Cleveland's most vigorous de-
tractors. are championing a policy which
more than any other one policy Mr.. Clsve-
land claims as his own. And at the head
nf the squad Mr.. Hale-Spain's great and
eood friend as long as it was prudent open
b and directly to champion her cause
gtands as leader.
Why should Congress desert in the face
pf the enemy? Why should such a minor
hy as that described be permitted to defeat
} measure fraught with SO much Of interest
ind importance to the country and so much
eesired by those who are fighting the coun-
try's battlss?
Evening star., 1898-06-01
New Policy the Result of the War.
Washington Dispatch to Baltimore Sun

Representative Lewis of Washington is
one Of the democrats Of the House who
think existing conditions warrant a change
In the attitude of opposition democrats have
assumed regarding Hawaiian annexation.
Mr.. Lewis said today to a representative of
the Sun: Il have heretofore been opposed
to annexation, but 1 believe the war Is
forcing new policy upon the country, and
that this policy not only makes annexation
desirable, but may make 1t absolutely nec-
essary. The war will probably compel US to
embark upon career of territorial expan-
sion, and in that event thu possession of the
Hawaiian Islands becomes of great impor-
tance to this country" 1 believe we will
hereafter be brought into closer relations
with European powers, and be fore I'd to
participate in European politics"