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away. presumably for the shores OF
Cuba.
Besides the two monitors the ships
left behind are the gunboat Helena.
cruisers Marblehead and Detroit. dis
patch BOAT Dolphin and the torpedo
boats Cushing. Dupont and Porter.
throughout the long night unusual
activity on the vessels of the fleet told
the weary watchers on the shore that
the long-wsited advance ON Havana
was near at hand. yet there was MOTH
ing official on which to found tina be-
lief. Washington advices OF yesterday
indicated the probability OF a move
ment during the night or to-day, Out
the naval men ashore disclaimed any
knowledge of orders. They still averred
that their condition of uncertainty was
still unchanged.
Early in the evening. however. came
the first realization of the fact that the
ediou period of inaction was near
ing a close. There occurred a decided
change i'm the situation when a special
boat hurried from the flagship with
orders TO all ashore to Immediately
return To their ships. Midnight found
the city empty of gold braid and blue
Jackets with which IL had grown so
familiar.
IL was Just 5:42 when the New York
without unnecessary display, moved
anu SlpNly toWdiu Nv ousti
water of the gulf. The red light flashed
a signal To the eager eyes on the fol
lowing fleet and told them to get In mo.
ton at last. To those ashore IL looked
as II the New York was somewhat IN
advance of the Iowa and ndiana fol.
lowing on either side. but separated
from her by "A good stretch OF water
As the line advanced toward the hor'
| lion the ships spread out, until ther'
was a distance of perhaps three mlle'
between the tips of h crescent. tn
ships that followed h three Leaders
were the cruisers Cincinnati. Detroi
and Nashville. and h gunboats VII
mington, Castine. Machias and New
bort, the monitors Amphitrite, Man
grove and Mayfiower and the TORPEDO
BOAT Foote. why the powerful NOM
tors Puritan and Terror did no ac
company the feet could not be learned
The M~arblehead is taking on waite
and will doubtless join the squadron
in a day or two. The fleet Is movini
well out to sea. and may await furthe
orders II those so far received are no
anal. Torpedo boats here can quicki
carry such dispatches to the ships. IN
Dauntless. dispatch boat OF the asso
ciated press. left here with the neet.
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be in the best of order in every way, save
that there is q slight disorder Of the dtges..
tiou. The sufferer hardly notices II, ano
does not think il worth troubling ABOUT. II
is Jus, one little string out OF order, ON II
soon put. every organ in the body into .
;augling discord. The blood NO ongerre
ce;ves the proper supply Of life giving eie.
merits with which to build up new ane
healthy tissue. Instead It receives the pol,
IONS thrown off by improperly osGested 1000
and the effete material with which the IN,
testiues are clogscd Diseases of the blood
and kin or wasting diseases like consump-
ton are the result. D ~.
The hes, Of all known medicines 70 IL.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. =
keeps every life-striug in perect tune. =
correc,s ali disorders of the dieestaoe- ~
inyisorates the liver. II makes the appeuts
hearty and keen and assimilation pertect
n ais the blood with the vital-element tine
build new and healthy tissues. arm mus
cles. and strong, vibrant nerve hoeu- Aeu1,
through the blood Il tears down inen, ssii
dead tissues and causes them to De cesles
of aud excreted. II acts upoa every cf{:.s
of the body driving out impurities = as
ase-grrms. II 10 the great olooo-mske
and desh- builder. II cures every kiuo o.
hunnor froi1 the common simple oiotcn =
eruption to scrofuia. II cures eczema, san
theuu. and all skin Affections IL cures 3
per cent. of ali cases Of consumpuon- In0u
sands have testified to irs wonderful oefso
All rood druggists sell IT,
Dr.. Pierce's Pellets cure Constipation
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23
A School Girls Nerves.

months she had dwipdled -. sxtythsse
pounds. She was thin and pale, and ~!
almost lifeless. We did everything We could
for her, and tried all the doctors Who We
thought could do her any good but v'sses'
There was an old family friend ,nses
Milford who had q daughter. e0icted sne
same way, and she was cured BY DR.. VII.
liams' Pink Pill for Pale People; Thez
s ss.y ,o ss's =, one .soS S'y ,hs e ;!ssS ssse es,:. At i
was very much like Lucy's, and they advised
rs 10 try DR.. William Pink Pills for hSs.
| We had NO faith in them, but we're finally
persuaded to try the pills We have nevee
been sorry for it. They helped her q one.
Of tie medicine she was entirely cured:
She took the last dose in April, and has mot
been bothered since. Sh - now stronger
than ever, weighs ten pounds more than ever
before, and her cheeks are full OF coIof.
| She can now crafty her ambition 70 study
and become an educated woman"
Those who are in q position 10 know, stats
/ that Dr. williams Pink Pills for Pale People
il not a patent medicine but . prescriptton
used for many years by an eminent prsctittones
who produced the most wonderful results with
them curing all forms Of weakness arising
from a watery condition Of b blood o.
shattered nerves, two fruitful causes of o.
most every i'll to which flesh 10 heir. The
pills are also q specific for the troubles
ali forms of weakness, chronic constipation,
bearing down pains, etc.. and In the case o.
men will give speedy relief and effect q per
manent cure in all cases arising from menta
worry, overwork, or excuses OF whatevei
nature. They are entirely harmless and car
be given to weak and sickly children will
the greatest good and without the slightes
danger. DIR. Williams Pink Pills are solt
by all dealers. or will be sent post paid OF
r~eceiyt of price, 80 cents a box or six boIe
the IOO). by addressing DR.. William Ned
, cine Company, Schenectady, N. Z.
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Capitol Commission i'm session.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Helena. April 1.-THE capitol commits
sion met to-day. and after looking over
the preliminary plans of Bell & Kent. the
capitol architects. decided upon the floor
space needed upon the three floors OF the
future state house. The architects will
now work put the detail plans for the
structure. These. it is anticipated. Will
be ready i'm about five weeks.
The commission also discussed the
financial part of the proposition. IL Is
understood that a contract disposing OF
the bonds to Thomas Cruise of this city.
as outlined in the Standard. was drawn ur
and will. be signed by the members OF
the commission tomorrow and by Mr.
Cruise. who was absent from the city to-
day. At to-morrow's meeting of the COM
mission IL is expected this matter will bt
probably definitely settled.
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Arrangements Made.

Washington. April 22.-Arrangements
were made to-day for the assumption OF
Office az II O'Clock of Mr.. Smith. the new
westminster general Associate Justice
Shiras of Pittsburg administered the oath
to Mr. Smith at the white house shortly
before the cabinet meeting.
Senator Davis. assistant chairman OF
the foreign relations committee. was IN
conference with Mr.. Mckinley Tor hait an
hour. At its conclusion he announced that
there had been no material change IN tue
situation and that everything was pro-
crossing satisfactorily.
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A vERlTABlE FARCE.
Champion Aspirations of Mexican Pete
Disposed or.

Champion aspirations oil Mexic"" re'e
Disposed or.
San Francisco, April 22.-Big Jim Jer-
fries Of Los Angeles disposed or the
championship aspirations OF
Pete Everett OF Colorado in two n
one-half rounds before the Olympic ciup
of this city tonight. Their meeting
proved to be a veritable farce. FOR Ev-
erett was so completely outclassed by
his burly opponent that he never a a
chance to strike an effective blow, ana
only Jeffries' good nature saved MIN
from being thoroughly whipped oeiore
Referee Ward stopped the proceedings
by awarding the fight to Jenries.
The event was preceded by two no,
ten-round bouts. a draw I'VE Mo
McFarron and Fred Maynard, oantams'
anda hot contest between Jimmy Law
Ter OF San Francisco and Charley Con-
way of Chicago. lightweights. In which
the former got the decision over ms less
clever but game opponent.
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Hanotaux, to consider the question or
a declaration of neutrality ana It's con-
sequence. is as follows:
at is important TO state that as yet
the powers have no declaration of neu-
trality to make. a state of war between
Spain and the United States net being
as yet officially announced. Spain, by
forestalling the delivery of the ultima
tum. i'm handing the ambassador his
passports has. in fact, merely broken of
diplomatic relations. which is not the
same thing as a declaration OF war.
We must wait. therefore, the first act
of hostilities on the part OF one OF the
two powers before a state OF war can
be considered really existing"
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West and WaIcott.

Philadelphia. April 22.-Tommy West.
New York's crack welterweight. and Joe
Walcott mixed up for six rounds at the
Arena tonight. Walcott did most of the
rushing and landed a couple of times on
Vests wind and got in several hard up
percuts. West used his right and left to
advantage on Walcott's face. but when
the gong sounded the colored boy had
somewhat the best of the encounter.
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ON THE RACE TRACK.
At Memphis.

Memphis. Tenn. April % Only one Ia
vorite. Verager, won to-day. There was a
disagreeable. drizziing rain. Results: -Four
and a half furlongs-Dick Collins won
Pirate Judge second. John Manning third;
time. :57I.. Six furlongs. selling-Nerager
won. yellow jacket second. Wheaton
third; time. 1:lsh. Mile-Goodrich won. j.
A. Gray second. Fervos third: time, l:f.
Half-mile. selling-Sir Blaze won. Sa-
gitta second. Annihilator third: time. Ola,
Six furlongs. selling-Czarowitch won
Horseshoe Tobacco second. Lauretue
third. time. l:I6L. Mile. s~elling-Celtic
Bard won. Mystery second. Rey Selacer
third. time, 1:51.
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Key West. Fla. April 23.-It is be-
lieved here that the prize captured by
the flagship New York Is the Alphonso
XIII, the mail steamer due at Havana
to-day mot the warship of that name).
The Spanish ship tried to run away.
hut the New York gave chase. firing
shot after shot until the Spaniard hove
10 and surrendered
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Mothers who have young daughters of
school age should watch their health more
carefully than their studies. The proper
development of their body is Of the first i'm
p~ortance. Amer the confinement Of the
school room, plenty of out-of-door exercise
should be taken. II is better that their
children never learn their ., b, c's, than thai
by learning them they lose their health.
But all this 10 selfevident. Everyone
admits it--everyone knows il, but everyone
does not know how to build them up. when
once they are broken down. The following
method of one mother, IL rightly applied,
may save your daughter:
The young lady was Miss Lucy Barnes,
the fffeen-year-old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. stephen Barnes, who lives near Bur.
new, Ind. She Is q bright young lady. u
fond of books, although her progress N TINS
line has been considerably. retarded by the
considerable amount of sickness she has ex.
perjenced. She has missed two years Of
school on account Of her bad health, but now
abe will be able To pursue her studies, since
her health has been restored.
Her father was talking Of her case to Q
daughter has had q very serious time OF IT,"
said Mr.. Barnes, "but now we are all happy
20 know that she In getting along all right
and Is stronger than ever" Asked to relate
the story Of his daughter, Mr.. Barnes con-
.tinued "About three years ago, when she
wa twelve years old, she began to grow
weak and nervous. II was, Of course, a deli
cate age for her. She gradually grew weaker
and her nerves were at such a tension tia
the least little noise would %irritate her very
mncb. and she was very miserable. Their
was a continual twitching in the arms an'
lower limbs, and we were afraid that SIT
was going to develop 81. Vitus' dance.
"She kept getting worse and finally W
had TO take her from her school and he
s.ndie. she was strong and healthy before
Weighing eigbty-6ve pounds, and in thre
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Washington. April 22.-The Washing
ton Post SAYS that the president will to-
morrow send a message to congress
suggesting that a declaration of war be
passed. The message was In course OF
preparation at the state department
this afternoon. This action was hast
ened by the seizure OF the Spanish mer-
chairman OF the Florida coast and
the desire TO prevent any possible COM
plications. The right OF the seizure OF
The Buena Ventura. however. Is not
questioned by the administration since
Spain herself accepted our ultimatum as
a declaration Of war.
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DnX of Rect.oning.

Madrid. April 23.-El Naccional, the
organ of Romero Robledo. In an edi-
torial characteristic OF the feelings
the tendencies of the more respectful
members of the opposition, entitled,
speech of the Spanish Nation to the
Queen Regent. in Reply to the speech
from the Throne" says: ON reading
the words of your majesty we annot
hid from our queen the fact that they
nm us with profound sadness. Your
majesty say nothing of the employ
ment that has been given u 2oo.ooo
sons, hurried away from productive
work i'm order to fight for the father
erland and the king, his majesty
makes no mention of the 100000 . pc
setas earned by the sweat of our brow
which we contributed to preserve our
honor. You say naught about
the manner in which the goio
and blood have changed places
nor how the gold and blood are to be
reyained. We can understand,
madame. that in your august heart a
large place il occupied by your son
our king but for a similar reason your
majesty will understand that In your
soul there predominates deep ANXIETY
for our 100. 600 sons. your subjects. Your
majesty speaks to us only OF wna u
yours. Your entire speech IN
capital letters. which arrest attention
and deal with your royal person rather
than with an explanation of the great
misfortunes or the promise OF enectiNt
remedies. IL constitutes an enthusiastic
hymn TO motherly love.
The speech concludes with questions
as to the whereabouts of the increased
squadron and the strong fertilization
for which Spain paid SO heavily in 1895
and "A prediction that a day OF reckon
ing is near at hand.
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Relieves She Fouudered.

London. April 23.-The Daily Mail
saws this morning that x Is stated In
Falmouth shipping circles that the
American cruiser. Topeka, formerly the
D~iogenes. which left Falmouth on the
evening of Tuesday. April 10. ~foundered
in collision with the bark Albatross, AZ
midnight on Thursday. According to
the Daily Mail the captain of the Al
batross asserts that after tho collision
the steamer whose name he did not as
certain, flashed a light and suddenly
disappeared. He believes she foundered,
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The Paris Captured.

London. April 2s-The Daily Chroni-
Gle publishes a dispatch from Liverpool
which says a private ~cablegram re-
ceiVed there reports that the American
fleet on Key West has captured a Brit
ish teamer probably the Gracia, NY
ing the Spanish nag. which cieare
Pensacola April Is and was bound Tor
Liverpool.
The Daily Chronicle also publishes
a rumor hat the American liner Paris
had already been captured by Spanish
MarShips.
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Perfect safety Assured.

London. April 23.-The Liverpool COR
responder of the Daily Telegraph
says: Surprise was expressed here to-
day friday that the Paris should
have sailed u~nescorted, as there were
rumors In the Mersey that Spanish war
vessels were waiting to intercept her on
the south coast of Ireland. Yet the
passengers of the Paris were assured
of their perfect safety"
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WAR REVENUE BILL.
II q. Proposed Ia Raise ~ Hundred Mi'iio"
Annually.

Washington, April 22.-The repuoh-
car members of the ways and mean
committee completed the war revenue
measure to-day and sent II to the SEN
ate. 1t will be submitted to the run
committee Wednesday. The bill as
now prepared. IL is estimated, viii raise
between sos. 900. 900 and 800. 00O.0 0 an
nually. The principal decision mace
to-day WAS the definite determination
not to place a tax upon either OF the
substitute propositions. railroad ana
other transportations tickets, or petro-
leum. IL was decided, however. 10
place a tax of one cent upon chewing
gum and two and four cents on MN
eral waters, ginger ale and foreign ana
native wines: two cents on pints ana
four cents on quarts. These additions
are made to the stamp act of 1866. when
is r~e-enacted with notifications. "A
onnage tax, which Is expected to raise
81. 500. 900. Is also Incorporated In the bill
The addition Of 81 per barrel upon beef
is expected to raise s35. 900, 900. The ques-
ton Of allowing a rebate on beer stamps
is still open. The doubling OF the TO-
bacco tax and the provision Tor q re-
tail license of 81 so are expected TO raise
$50. 900. 600. and the provisions or the
stamp tax over $50. 900, 900.
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A Destructive Tornado.

Atlanta. Texas, April 22.-There was a
destructive tornado about four miles
southwest of this place to-day. Mr.. and
Mrs. Jackson were killed outright. A man
named McDufie died from his injuries
and several people were seriously injured.
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bill granting a million acres OF arid lands
to each state applying therefor. Repre-
sentative Shafroth says he is confident
that each of the arid land states will con-
form TO the terms of the law by making
application and that this will result in
enormous development in their resources.
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Southampton. April 22.-The steamer
Paris. chartered by the United States.
sailed this afternoon for New York. She
carried lo passengers and a quantity Of
guns and ammunition. Great enthusiasm
was displayed by the crowds on the dock
and the bands on the British vessels
played Yankee Doodle as the Paris
steamed sea ward.
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sailed for Manila. which IL viii attack.
The dispatch stys: Three cleaners
recently purchased by the United
States government will follow the fleet
with coal The approaches to Manila
are mined. II is reported here that the
priests and commercial classes IN the
Philippines are in favor of a peacefui
surrender rather than to suffer a bonn
.bardment. but hat the military are de-
termined to resist"
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Nisifors NOt Allowed.

Fortress Monroe, Va, April 22.-Visi-
tors were not allowed on board the ships
of the flying squadron during the day.
The Minneapolis had target practice the
greater part of the afternoon. and all
the ships used their search lights and
signalled by lantern tonight.
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Davis Hanged.

Spokane. April PA special to the
Review from Nelson. Is. e.
says: Thomas Davis was hanged this
morning for the murder of Michael Con-
nors at Kuskanook. Feb. - last.
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The Torpeka Foundered.

London, Apil 22.-It is rumored thai
che United States cruiser Topeko, for
merly the Diogenes. foundered Tuesda,
night In a collision with the bark Al
hatrOsS.
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NJ Order. Received.

washington. April 22.-There We're
many rumors at the navy department
to-day as To the ovement OF the ny
ing squadron, but careful inquiry had
disclosed the fact that so Tar Commo
dore Schley has not received his sail
;pu orders
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Put Him Ia >leep.

Louisville. April 22.-Dick Case of seat.
tie lowered the coiors Of Tommy Cava-
naugh of Buffalo In the arena of the
Kentucky Athletic club tonight in the
third round. Three successive swins on
the Jaw put the Bufalonian to sleep.
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Washington. April s2-It was learned at
the capitol to-day that the president. In
conversation with senators. asked wha
they thought of a proposition To take the
Hawaiian islands as well as the Philip
mines as "A war measure.
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IL

There 10
no music like
the melody Of
health. When
every life string
is in perfect
tune, and the
pure. rich, red
blood dances
through the ar
teries to the
quick step OF
health, life u
truly worth liz
ing. But the hu-
man body Is the
most delicate
and intricate of
all instruments.
Just one little
out OF
tune will make
general dis
cord. The body
may apparently
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Will Inherent Them.

New Orleans. April 22.-Orders have
been issued to intercept n seize the
Catalina and Miguel Jove. the Spanish
ships which left here last night. n
Louisiana naval reserves will be put in
service tomorrow part going to Mobile
and the main body to the mouth OF the
river.
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sailed for Manila.

Shanghai. April 22.-The American
squadron at Hong Kong has sailed for
Manila. 1t is reported that priests n
commecial classes favor surrender. but
the military Is determined to resist.
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At Ingieside

San Francisco. April 22.-Results: Seven
ADMINISTRATIONS won, San Antonio sec
ond. Rio Frio third time. 1;29h. Five ana
a half furlongs. selling-Potentate won,
Stentor second. Nervoso third: time. 1:0sst.
Mile-Ostler Joe won. Joe Ullman second,
Flashlight third: time. 1:41%. Five FUR
longs-MIt Young won. Prima Vera sec
ond. Mossbrae third; time, l:O2h. Five
and a half furlongs, selling-Tempse won
Texarkana second. Joe Levy third; time
1.lOi.. Six furlongs-Torsida won. Fonso-
vsrnah second, Glorian third; time,
1.14d.
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San Francisco, April 22.-Col. John :.
Mosby of guerrilla fame. who rs now a
resident Of this city, wired TO General
Miles for authority to raise a battalion
or regiment OF volunteers for special
service in the front.
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Hurued the stars and stripes.

Madrid. April %, 1:35 p. m.-This
evening a crowd. 1000 strong, carry
ing flags and shouting "Vive Espano,
we want war;" and Down with the
Yankees" burned the stars and stripes
in front of the residence of Sa-
gasta. who was accorded an ovation.