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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-29
The Home Partners. Reading.

AS I sit here reading" said a home
loving man. Il am sometimes inclined to
think what a task IL Is to hold one Of
those books that are so bound that you
have to hold them hard all the time 20
keep 'em open. but when I look around
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-29

San Francisco. oct. 2S.-Spring woods
Nevada. 1o0llc; Eastern Oregon. l0d l2c:
valley Oregon. 15a17c. FAN wools-North-
ern mountain lambs. 9Gilc; mountain
lambs. sdl0c: a Joaquin plains. 6d9c;
Humboldt and Mendocino. 11@l3c.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-29
Cash Quotations.

Cash quotations were as follows: Flour.
steady. No. 2 spring wheat 65c: No. 3
spring wheat. exc; No. 2 red. 63d65tIc
No. 2 corn. 61d6sc: No. 2 oats. 2i2c; No.
white. 26hG27hc; No. 3 white. 251d261sc:
No. 2 rye. 50kd51c; No. . barley. 33G4sc
No. l flax seed, 99c: prime timothy seed.
s2.s714; mess pork. per barrel. s7.sOd7.S
lard. per 100 pounds. si.s564.S7i5: short
ribs sides. loose. si.95d5.2 20; dry sailed
shoulders. boxed, 4km4hc; short clear
sides boxed. g.. 1O05 20.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-29
OTHER MARX cts
Omaha Live stock.

4 Omaha. Oct. 2s.-Cattle-Receipts, 800.
Market dull and weaker. Native beef
steers, N.50T5.30: Western steers. $500
40; cows and heifers, S3d3.sO; stockers
and feeders. s3.2jG3.15.
Hogs-Receipts. 400. Market &c higher.
Heavy. So .40a3.521s; mixed. s3.5Od3. 52iz;
light. s.. 521zG3.55; ulk of sales. Sc .5OG3. 55.
Sheep-Receipts, 5,400. Market steady.
Fair to choice natives. S.90d4.40; fair to
$50.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-29

New York. Oct. 2s.-Pig iron warrants.
Sa1.25. Lake copper. 2.5oc. Tin. lsn
ls.25c Speiter. 5~.121za5.15c. Lead. 3.s5ha
soc. The firm that fixes the selling price
for miners and smelters quotes lead at
3.50c at the close. Bar silver, 603sc.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-29
Treasury Statement.

Washington. Oct. ~2.-To-day's state
ment of the condition Of the treasury
shows: Available cash balance, SOL Asa.
31s: gold reserve. $40. 144,5ll.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-29

Union Con-. -. -. -....-....-...
Yellow Jacket ...... ........ ..........
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-29

San Francisco Wool.

Boston, Oct. 2s.-Boston & Montana, 226:
Butte & Boston. 32A; Parrot. 23iz.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-09
I'M AFFECI|ONA1E WIFE MURDERED.
TRAGEDY In JAIL.
About to Take Leave From Her Husband
When he Cuts Her Throat

A poor woman visited her husband at
Sing Sing prison last Saturday. She
had left her three children at home,
hoping to return to them after seeing
the man whom she loved. yet who had
assaulted her Her husband, Braun, is
4 German, 35 years old and q cigar
maker. He was sentenced on August
81 OF last year to serve n two years
sentence for assault In the second de-
gree and was received at Sing Sing on
September I. He was convicted Of hav-
ing beaten his wife. but notwithstand-
ing this Mrs. Braun forgave her hus-
band and expressed sorrow because OF
MS Imprisonment. She has been living
In New York City with three Of her
children, her two other children having
been placed In an asylum.
Mrs. Braun decided to visit her hus-
band. She went to State Detective
Jackson's office and inquired for her
husband. He had been serving In the
mess room, acting as potato peeler.
When the two met they kissed each
)ther and were very friendly. They sat
Tor half an hour conversing only a few
feet away from the desk Of Detective
Jackson who was present. Finally De.
tectlveS jackson informed Braun that
his time was up. but Braun pleaded fof
4 little time longer. saying: Cant we
have n few minutes more?"
Because of the trouble Mrs. Braun
had taken to pay her husband visit,
he plea was granted. Suddenly Braun
;aised his arm. and the detective saw
;he glitter of long, thin knife. Braun
brought II down with fearful force
against the left side of his wife's neck
One cut severed the great blood ves-
sells and almost instantly the woman
vas dead.
Detective Jackson sprang upon
Braun, but the convict had time to
cash the woman's head several times
more. Two other convicts who were
in the corridor came to the detectives
assistance and the murderer was sub
iued. Warden Sage had him removed
but not. however, before another knife
similar to The one he had stabbed his
wife with. was found concealed in his
pocket.
Warden Sage questioned Braun as to
why he killed his wife. but the man
refused to say anything Later he
seemed to be sorry for what he had
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-09
SPAIN PURCHASES BATTLE SHIPS
SHE HAS MONEY.
Cruisers Intended for Other Nations Turned
0ver to tho spaniarda

Since the explosion of the Maine
Spain has with fearful expectancy
watched the successful efforts of the
United States in enlarging and making
more powerful It's navy.
Spain was stimulated to activity.
Now Spain has purchased two cruis-
srs i'm London, which the Armstrong;
have been building for Brazil, the Am
azonius and a sister ship. unnamed, Of
1000 tons each, 23 knots and 10 guns.
Spain is alsonegotiating for and will
probably secure two cruisers of q sim
liar type, which have been building In
France for Brazil. The Amazonius Is
ready for launching, and her sister ship
will soon be ready.
The government Of Spain seems to
have funds for II is understood to be
paying a large part OF the purchase
money in cash, giving good security
tor the balance. these being the only
terms upon which the Armstrong;
would deal.
Some weeks ago Spain attempted to
purchase ships and supplies in England
on credit, from prominent firms having
close relations with the government,
but after inquiries the firms, refused to
give credit. Since then Spain has rails.
ed funds from unknown sources.
Diplomats in London express the be-
lief that French financiers are helping
the Spanish government.
1t is known that Spain is trying to
purchase three other ships which are
being built by the Armstrong;: but she
has not yet succeeded I'm making a bar
gain, consequently there is still time II
the Unied States wishes to forestall
her.
The United States could also forestall
Spain in the purchase of other ships
building In English continental dock.
yards.
While Chill denies that any Of the
ships ordered for that country are for
sale. II is believed by naval construct
ors that Chili's best cruiser. the O'Hig-
gins, which Is just finished, could be
purchased.
A letter just received here from Ma
drid says II is definitely reported there
that fresh Spanish squadron, destined
for Cuba. is being organized at Cadiz
Il consists of four ironclads, the Carlos
", Palayo. Alfonso XIII. and another,
several gunboats and a transatlantic
steamer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-09
AMERICANS IN DANCER.
Presence Of Warships in Havana Strengthens
the Hatred Of epaniards.

Reports from Havana indicate an
alarming situation. Blanco Is almost
as good as nothing so far as affording
protection to American citizens Is con-
cerned. The wrath of the populace 10
directed against everything American
and an outbreak Is expected hourly.
The volunteers are rampant, and
threats of violence are frequent and
made openly.
Bianco. who, according to reportA
means well. Is Unable to control his
men. The situation is understood and
the danger realized by the Americans
In Havana, who are making prepara-
tions to leave as soon as possible. A
merican merchants are preparing to
send their families home and to close
their business.
The presence Of three Spanish mem
of-war in the harbor has excited the
population until the Spaniards believe
that they are invincible. Outcries
against Yankees are heard on every
side. Americans are insulted In the
streets, and the volunteers cannot be
restrained. They swagger about and
talk war. They are waiting for leaders
strong enough to lead them in an out
break. The Spanish troops, since the
coming of the warships also have be-
come restless. Many who were OF use
in keeping the volunteers from talk of
violence now are in sympathy with
them. The situation is known to Blan-
CO. who Is on the verge Of nervous pvos-
tratioh, being unable to enforce disci-
pJ,ne either among the Spanish troops
or the volunteers Of Havana.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-09
GREAT BRITAIN FRIENDLY.
Her Attitude Towards Spain Noted With
fE Pleasure by Americans.

3, Americans In London express them
selves as being much gratified at. the
friendly attitude which the British
Government has evinced toward the
United States. By advice of the Brit
lsh Government shipbuilders and deal
ers In munitions of war insist, practi-
oally, upon cash payments In the case
of all orders booked by Spain. II
seems that the Spanish Embassy, when
bargaining with the shipbuilding and
other fins, indirectly, suggested that
Great britain sympathized with Spain.
This coming to the ears of the British
Government. the latter lost no time In
putting the firms which are In the habit
IF doing Government work on their
guard.
Another rumor which has decidedly
pleased Americans was that the Gov
arnment has succeeded In obtaining
complete plans of the principal Spanish
harbors and their defenses.
In short, both Americans and Eng
ishmen have about concluded that the
present calm has been brought about
by President Mckinley In order to al
low the completion of preparations fol-
defense and for possible initiative ac-
ton, and few people will be sorry when
q decision Is reached and the long
standing tension Is ended
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-09

An Australian merchant, in long
letter to the London Times, tells of
the superiority of American as com
pared with British methods obtaining
IN the Australian market. He en-
!arges upon the typewriter letters,
carbon triplicate invoices, the artistic
and very attractive catalogues, and the
willingness of American makes to put
the merchants imprint upon all
printed matter, the listing and illus
trating of parts, the carefulness and
attractiveness of the packing, the ab-
'ence of disputes of shortages and
breakages, and many other less i'm
portant trade influences that are char
icteristic of American dealings and
goods. a ,t .....
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-09

It is not difficult to account for the
anrest prevailing in the agricultural
districts of Hungary, il the condition
u the inhabitants was described
truthfully at the recent congress Of
Hungarian agricultural laborers at
Budapest The assertion was made,
and not contra iicted, that the princi-
pal food of the farm hand consists Of
bread and onions, and that his aver.
age daily wage for the greater part OF
the year is sixteen cents in some dis.
tricts, and twelve cents in others,
While 1t occasionally falls as low az
ten cents. or even eight csnts. Dur
Ing the hsrysvt II rises to thirty-thrse
cents, m at tines to forty cents Per
dsy. Il is obvious that such condi-
tIens eaard ag'tetoss . wide field To-
lhcIf Aeiivily'
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-09
Big Chunk Of Glass.

A year ago at st. Louis, when the
Heitz Glass Company failure occurred
and the works shut down, the pot"
was full of molten glass. 1t was not
Trained off, but neglected and permit
led to cool. Recently the property was
purchased, and now it is found that the
pot contains solid piece Of glass SO
feet long, 22 feet wide and five feet
thick, estimated to weigh almost 500
tons. A force Of workmen has been
put to work with drills, crowbars and
sledge hammers to quarry out the solid
mass, and a new company Is organic
,ng to start the works again In the
sprinR ,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-09

- The free librarNmoyement in rural
towns has been greatly encouraged by
;he liberality of the Wisconsin, New
York and Massachusetts, legislatures
N providing state aid for towns in
hose commonwealths that are willing
10 make an effort to establish free
oublic library. These institutions do
much to add to the attractions of ru-
.al life, maintains the American Agri-
,ulturist. 1t is probable that ere many
years, every thrifty town in the
country will have its free library.
New Jersey, Ohio, Iowa and other
states whose legislatures are in ses-
sion this winter, should see to it that
1ue provision to encourage this move
ment is made by the state.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-09
Coal for Cruisers.

The United States Government, BY
Secretary John ID. Long, of the navy
department, has just closed a contract
with Peale, Peacock & Kerr. coal oper.
ators In the new Pittsburg district, fos
the delivery at Key West. within "
days, OF 400, 900 tons Of steam coal. This
contract IL unauthorized by Congress-
but is made under the emergency
clause, which permits the heads of Ma.
tlonal departments to make large ex.
penditures on the National credit with.
out specific authority when the occa.
sion arises therefor The contract calls
for the delivery Of 10000 tons of coal
per day at Key West for 40 days, ship.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-09

As in the case of many another hero
romance and treachery are mingled in
the tragic fate of the "Sheridan of
Cuba" remarks the New York Mall
and Express. True to the traditions
of his original race, Aranguren was
both valorous and amorous. His is
the tale Of troubadour as we'll as of
soldier. There is the flavor of medic.
valism in his dashing raids and in his
:ourtship. He never laid down the
sword, but he sometimes carried the
guitar. The world, outside of Spain,
has admired his courage; and all the
world that loves lover will sympa-
thize with his gallantrv. His deeds
and his death together make the
theme for both historian and poet.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-09
THE MAINE DISASTER

Tn Spanish war ship vizaya has ar.
rived at Havana.
Two tons OF dynamite were shipped
from Cincinnati to Pensacola, Fla. last
week.
Another Spanish battleship. the Al
mirante Oquendo. has arrived at
Havana
Eight old monitors are being oyer.
hauled at the League Island Navy yard
near Philadelphia.
The survivors Of the Maine have ask.
I'd an extra months pay, to cover loss
of personal effects.
Three bodies were recovered from
the Maine Saturday. One was identi-
fled as Robert White.
A consignment Of Calling guns were
shipped to Pensacola, Fla, from
Brooklyn the other day.
Experts. examining the Maine. have
been requested to give no more theories
to the press representatives.
A man who said he sold to Spain the
mines which blew up the Maine Is now
In communication with government Of
ficials.
The Winchester Rife company have
stopped work on sporting guns and are
running "a hours a day on navy rifles
and cartridges.
Most inhuman have been the utter.
ances of The Diario de la Marina, the
oldest Havana newspaper, In regard tc
the dead sailors Of the Maine.
Two American warships. the Mont.
gomery and Nashville, will soon sail
for smaller Cuban ports. for the pur-
pose, It Is said. of carrying supplies tc
the starving people.
The Spaniards in Havana. havins
feared fearful American retribution.
feel more at else now with the Vizcaya
In port. Capt Eulate was received on
shore by 100000 enthusiastic supporters
Of Spain.
Senator Proctor Gen. EItzhugh Lee
Capt. Sigsbee and many other promi.
nent Americans attended the ceremony
Of decorating the graves OF the Maine'f
dead at Havana last week.
A special dispatch from Shanghai
says:
'The United States squadron Is con.
centrated at Hong Kong. with a View
OF active operations against Manila
Philippine islands. In the event OF an
outbreak of war between the United
States and Spain. The squadron. which
/ Is powerful. includes the cruisers Olym'
| pIa Boston. Raleigh. Concord and Pet.
REL"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-09

Butchery, starvation, bribery. That
Is the Spanish record for three years
in Cuba. Is it any wonder that the
Spanish cause seems to be on the
brink of collapse? And when col
apse comes, it is not likely that there
will be general agreement that
t was well deserved? asks the Wash
.ngton Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-09
spA1xs REPRESENTATIVE A LIAR.
% ssys Successful Promoter Of Tilibustsr'
ing Expeditions.

Emilio Nunes. promoter Of flibuster.
ing expeditions to Cuba. spoke as fol-
lows the other day: My last expedi'
ton put into Cuba 100000 bullets loca'
ted AZ the end Of 100000 Mauser cart
ridges. And every one OF these bullets
IL now being used to let daylight into
the Spaniards who think as Senior DIT
Bose thinks. II Senior Du Bose knows
as much about my recent expedition
as the Spanish authorities In Havana
know about the destruction OF the
Maine, and II Senior Du Bose says that
expedition was a failure. as the Ha-
vana authorities say the Maine blew VI
on its own account. then Senior Dr
Bosc Is Of the same stripe as the au.
thorities In Havana. He Is liar"
Mr.. Nurez expressed the opinion thai
the battleship Maine was destroyed "by
Spanish officials. with their knowiedgt
and by their hands"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-09
America Not Prepared

The London Daily Mali discussing
he probability that the United States
nay goad Spain into declaring war as
last desperate move" says:
I'm Americas unprepared condition
Spain could intiict appalling damage
Spain could infect impalling damage.
Neither could conquer the other; and
the utmost America could gain would
be the, equivocal triumph Of securing
Cuban independence. II Spain takes
the first step America will have her
self to thank"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-09

A Leipsic professor delivered lec-
iure the other day on darkest Eu-
'ope"-Upper Albania, where the
custom of blood.feud cost the country
1000 lives year and makes most peo-
ole afraid to leave their village.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-09
81, 200, 900 for an Invention.

Szezehanik, of Vienna, inventor of
the Fernseher. an electrical teleoptical
apparatus which enables any one to see
an object in its natural colors. no mat
ter at what distance 1t is away. has
sold the right FOR the,public exhibition
of,the apparatus and all subsequent
rights In France to the directorate of
the Paris exhibition of 1900 for the sum
OF 5000, 900 francs ($1, ,200000).
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-09

The average yield in farm products
!apart from animals) of the three prai-
lie states, Minnesota, North and South
Dakota, is estimated at 5000 for each
farm last year.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-09
japan May Threaten Spain.

There were some Japanese sailors on
the Maine when she was blown up.
Secretary Long has been requested to
ascertain the names and ratings OF
these men. Spain fears that Japan VIII
then ask recompense for each mans
life. In the meantime japan may send
warships to the Philippine islands
pending q settlement.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-09
Bribery In Chicago.

Richard c. Cunning. assessor OF the
South Town, Chicago. was indicted on
a charge of soliciting a bribe. The in
iictment alleges that Cunning suggest
ed to Charles Fellows that for $1,000 he
would reduce the assessed valuation OF
the property known as the Reliance
building, State and Washington streets.
SlOO 0OO
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-09

According to DIR. Schwartz of Ber-
in marriage is the most important
feature in longevity. No doubt this
s because bachelors keep such late
hours, are irregular in the hours
vt which they dine and are liable to
nave holes in their stockings.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-09

Sir Michael Hicks-Beach has de-
.lared that England will insist, even
At the risk of war, that Chinese
ports shall remain open to the trade
of the world. This is the most vigor-
ous and inspiring utterance that has
come from official Europe since the
retirement of Mr.. Gladstone.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-09
Government Receives a Million.

The first payment Of s1,0OO,00C on ac-
count Of the sale Of the Governments
interest in the Kansas Pacific railroad
was made during the present week.
The remaining s5.3O3,00O will be made
in four equal installments in 80, 40. so
and go days from the date OF the sale.
February 10. ,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-09
By the year 1900 Japan will have to
pay s25, 900, 900 o year as interest on
its national debt.

The spindles at work in the cotton
mills in the United States have in
creased from 1O,679, 900 in 1883 to
1890, 900 at present.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-09

A fsbrouss preparation Of steel made
In the same manner a. the so-called
mineral WOOL" by passing an air blast
through molten steel. 10 coming into
use for cleaning. polishing. etc-. Instead
OF nandnAung.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-09

As far as the United States Govern
ment Is concerned, says Secretary
sherman, 1t has no Just cause to de-
clare war against Spain, nor will II
have until It Is plainly shown that
Spain has committed some overt act
When a great nation goes to war the
provocation must be great enough to
bear the searchlight Of civilized ma.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-09

The Pail Mall Gazette says Ger
many holds the balance of power in
the Far East and that Emperor Will
linn can dictate terms.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-09

You don't require . big income To
get along In Japan. A man can Hive
there like Z gentleman on $500 . year
This sum Will pay the rent Of Z house
the weges OF two servants and supply
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-09

An old Indian doctor and little girl
who kept house for him. have been
found hanging from trees near their
cabin at the head Of Irish creek Nor
gantown, N. c. The two came here
about q year ago. and spent most Of
their time in hunting herbs. Threats
had been made against the old man.
A plot OF ground has been secured ~
Key West, where the bodies Of The
Mains's sailors will be buried.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-09

The budget committee OF the German
refchstag has adopted the proposal
that the new vessels of the German
navy shall be finished in six instead OF
seven years. Admiral Won TirpItz, sec-
retary OF the imperial navy. said its
adoption would result in considerable
military and political advantages.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-09

Atlanta has . law prohibitins verl-
. rapid rate Of speed on sundays.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-09

Pneumatic tubes In the Chicago post
ONCE are not success.