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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23
A PECULIAR ACCIDENT.
II Resulted in the Death of One Man and
the Injury Of Three Others.

the Injury of Three Others.
Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Libby Creek, April ga peculiar acci-
dent occurred on the Great Northern road
near this place at AIS last evening. which
resulted In the death of one man and the
injury, more or less serious, of three 9TH
ers. A work train loaded with dirt and
gravel and carrying a plow and cable for
dumping. was coming around the heavy
curve just east of Libbey Creek. when
The train broke four cars back from the
engine. The forward part being released
from the load on the train. shot ahead
with great speed and the cable was drawn
taut across the heavy curve with tremen-
dous force. Conductor II. s. Allison and
three laborers, Daniel Casey, Gus Koehler
and John Malone, were standing on the
inside of the curve and were thrown 80
feet from the train by the cable. Allison
was instantly killed, Casey was injured
in the back so that his left side Is par
alyzed and his recovery very doubtful.
and the other two severely bruised. All
were taken to Ka,ispell. The dead man
was A. years old and a resident of Spo-
kane. where he leaves a wife and three
children.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23
DEATH OF DR.. LEASON.
He Has Been Located in Dillon Since

to the Standard.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Dillon. April 22.-After "A lingering ILL
ness of nearly n month, DIR. James A.
Leason passed away at HIS O'Clock last
evening. The primary cause of his death
was grippe, which finally affected the liver
and nerve centers.
DR.. Leason was born in ST. Mary's coun-
ty, Maryland. May %, 1856, and conse-
quently was near his 4Sd year on the date
of his death. At l6 years of age he entered
the st. Johns college at Annapolis, and
after n four-years' course taught for two
years. He then entered the Maryland
Medical university at Baltimore. and after
graduating moved to Iowa, where he
practiced medicine for several years.
In August, 1884. he located at Dillon. be-
coming a partner of DIR. J.. f. Clutter. He
has since resided at this place. where he
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

As to the respective merits of the
American and Spanish navies. the tes-
timony of the naval experts tele-
graphed from London and Berlin indi-
Gates that they are endowed with as
highly developed a faculty for dis
agreeing as that possessed by mining
and all other experts.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

strategy. yet 1t Is soberly suggested
by men who think that they know
a good deal about war. IL there
is truth In the newest report-the
one ascribing the inactivity OF the
fleet to troubles with the crew-then
our navy has the opportunity of a life
time to take the island Of Cuba bodily
and be quick about II.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

AS soon as he was safe on Canadian
soil. Senior Polo could not resist the
temptation to look back and make a
face at us.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23
soldiers Were Cheered.

walla walla, Wash. April 22.-The 18th
infantry passed through this city this
morning from Forts Sherman and Spo'
kane en- route to Chickamauga. Thous-
ands of patriotic citizens and a detach-
ment of the 4th cavalry were at the depot
and the soldiers were greeted with rous'
ing cheers.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

In regard to Spanish bravery. h re-
port thai the engineers of the torpedo
flotilla deliberately injured the ma
chinery so that they couldn't go to war.
is a damaging statement.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

We haven't heard of De LONE ten
dering his services To the Spanish
army. Is the senior convinced hat the
pen is capable OF greater execution
than the sword?
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

The fires of patriotism are burning
in Madrid all right. all right, but the
state of SPANS visible coal supply will
add no fuel to the flames.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

Doubtless the shot of the Nashville
was heard around the Journal office as
well as the World.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

II the oregon rounds the Horn all
right. discipline should be SO far re-
Taxed as to give the sailors a few min
utes' indulgence in a hornpipe.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

When woodford reached the Spanish
frontier yesterday. he kept right on
going. As long as he was within n
stones throw. the Spaniards didn't
hesitate to throw IL.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

For his part General Woodford will
regard the missiles hurled at him as
the corner stones of the war.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23
ChicagO.Louisvine

Louisville. April 22.-Dowling pitched n
fine game this afternoon and deserved to
win. but the Colonels threw away chances
by stupid base running and two errors at
critical stages of the game gave the Colts
their only run.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

The vision of residents of the Florida
coast who have a habit of seeing things
will not be confined to sea serpents this
spring.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

The pope is said to be deeply grieved
over the war. Well. we didn't exactly
anticipate any demonstrations of ex-
uberant hilarity on his holiness
mart.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

As to the Americans who go 10 the
front. Spain won't be i'm a position TO
say anything behind their backs.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23
PbiIndelphia-New York.

Philadelphia. April 22--The Phillies to-
day defeated New York for the third
game in the present series. Pyatt and Ru-
sic were both very wild, but the latter
was hit the hardest. Attendance. 1900.
Score.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

would have liked to impress upon the
world h fact that she's no New
castle.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

Som of hat Spanish lumber should
be converted into shingles for Spanish
purpose.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

II IL is true that the Spanish fleet is
already short Of coal, h hell 1t pulls
on won't be so hot.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

The Buena Ventura was going to
Rotterdam. but the Nashville wasn't
going to Giveadam.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

The Spanish government appears to
be equally shor Of coal and coali-
tiapa
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

Uncle Sam has taken a load of lum-
Der and will keep right on saving
wood.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

The proposition that war is hell is
somewhat confusing to the Salvation
army.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

We are fifty ships better off Than we
were three months ago, To say nothing
of the tugs of war.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

The Nashville has a tendency to turn
the town of Madrid into Gnashville.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

Cincinnati. April 22.-Breitenstein pitch
ed one of the most remarkable games on
record against the Pittsburgs this after
noon. Not a semblance of a hit was made
off his delivery. and only q men faced
him in the nine innings. Not a man got as
far as second base. his support was bril-
liant. Hastings was wild and ineffective.
Attendance. 2,i61. Score:
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

While Spain hasn't suffered any
~bloodshed SO far, how about the wood
shede
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

American stocks were up and doing
yesterday-doing the shorts up.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

Things came pretty rocky for Wood
ford Thursday night.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

The Butte members of the National
Guard don't fancy the order to back
ground arms.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

Even the American stock market Is
participating in the great uprising.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

Although Spain is out that load of
lumber. she isn't out Of all the woods
yet.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

Washington, April 22.-The trolley dodg-
ers turned the tables to-day. and, through
the assistance of Yeager's good work and
some stupid plays by the Senators, car
ried off the victory. Attendance. 1,5oo.
Ccora.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

We met the enemy and we made him
furnish the planks to walk on.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

One Spanish lumber ship doesn't
make a war.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

But for England's ruling that coa is
'c~ontraband OF war. Cape de Verde
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23
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uediines make n exception Of Ripans TabuesF Asnt yu Ime mn. ;.sIu,
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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

An general business letters and CORE
opoodencc should be addressed to the
STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Anaconda. Mont.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

New York Once-lS Tribune Building.
ChtcaRo Onhce-les The Rookery.
The 8. c. Beckwith Special Agency.
oole Agents Foreign Advertising.
Washington B~ureau-lls z street.
n ~.
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81.

st. Louis, April 22.-The Clevelands put
in young Powell to-day and he held the
Browns safe from the start. The Spiders
outbatted the locals. hitting Sudhon for
IA hits. Attendance, 500. Score:
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

Rare Money N
FRIDAY AND
Some incompatible price presentatio
equal. Bargains that most clearly and
are the lowest is evinced by the maneuv
the trade crowding this a
Turkish Towels.
A great Demonstration Of Bargain
Giving, Values Unsurpassed.
1000 dozen Bleached Turkish Towels,
4. 22Exl5, worth zoe each. now..........
3 for 3sc
1000 dozen Unbleached Turkish Towels,
26x50, worth 35c each, now.............
3 for soc
1000 dozen Bleached Turkish Towels.
size 26x50, worth Csc each. now........
3 for soc
Big Comfort Bargain.
A very triumph of Comfort making.
Goods never so beautiful-prices never
SO low.
so cases Handmade Comforts, size Z
feet by 6 feet, made Of the best quail
ity Silkoline. filled with the finest
white Illuminated Cotton. value $3.50
for his saie.... :" SI.OS
Dress Goods.
II the saving of none is any object
these prices must interest you:
CharEaA onA Aax-aIt, Uynol nraSS
Goods in light and dark colors. mag
nificent collection. actual value &c.,.
Now 2OC
All Wool Black Etamine. Grenadine. A
inches in width. Society's most APP
proved Spring Material. regular price
sl-this saie.... d. . y. +. +. b. .... SOC
| 31-inch figured Dress Sateen in the
latest and daintiest of designs and
regular SIS quality. ............
9 yds for SI.oo
36-inch Madras Cloth, a new and stylish
wash fabric, in checks and plaids,
warranted fast colors. 15c quality.
9 yds for $I.OO
Carpet Department.
Prices that set the pace and compel
the crowds Connellwards:
Ingram Art Squares, Z feet 6 inches by
feet
9 feet 6 inches by 8 feet........SA.SO
9 feet 6 inches by 10 feet $3.50. $3.50
Japanese Mating. immense assortment,
winsome designs, at. . . . . ........
Doc, soc, 4Sc, 4OC, 35c, 3Oc
-
Unusual ~HosieryBargains.
The greatest bargain we ever secured
manufacturers Sample Line of the
finest grade Ladies Ox-Blood Hose,
regular SOC quality, bought at a ire
mendous sacrifice: will be placed on
sale Friday and Saturday at 3 pairs
for...... soc
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23
BASEBALL YESTERDAY.

BaltisnOr Boston.
Baltimore. April 22.-Pitcher Hughes
was a problem to-day which the Boston
batters could not solve. and no runs ana
no hits were their portion. The Orioles at
times played good ball. but two OF their
errors were very yellow. The visitors ned
ed superbly and Baltimore was compeiled
to bat out victory. Attendance, l.s0o.
Score:
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

me Standard has branch ofices at
Butte, Nisscula and Great Falls. where
advertising rates win be furnished on ap-
p1ication.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23
TO ADVERTISERS.


VIII be paid for the arrest anc convic-
tion of n person caught stealing tne
Standard from subscribers.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23
Turkish Towels.

A very triumph Of Comfort making.
Goods never so beautiful-prices never
SO low.
so cases Handmade Comforts. size Z
feet by 6 feet, made of the best quail
ity Silkoline. filled with the finest
white laminated Cotton. value $3.50
for this sale... 4. . . 49,. :. XU-nS
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23
|. J. coWUell co., Butte H. coMnEll CO., Butte
Rare Money Making Chances
FRIDAY AND

Some uncomfortable price presentations-values that have positively n
equal BARGAINS that most clearly and emphaucany ROY Connens TO be tn
are he lowest is evfnced " III maneuvers other dealers ire making ITO attract
n trade crowding hi way. .l
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-23

Main Omce-Standard Block. Anaconda
TELEPHONE NUMBERS.
Business Once i
Edssorfsl Rooms IS
The herald., 1898-11-13
Local Quotat tions

BUTTER-Extra local e2-ounce squarea
6OQ62Hc; fancy creamery. northern. 32-oz
SIs sasSt New 'S YORK 1
per lb., 131al14c; eastern full cream, per lb.,
iSc; California half cream, per H., lie;
foas full per s & c III o
b., sc; 15lso; domestic. lon M Swiss per b. isaaor.
EGGs@Ssc per a0zsn sscf 2Z2sC
Nfse PobITkYWPer i2fRP ~eHs DOZEN NJ Hens. 1905 oo
young roosters, 4,o0Q5;5o: old roosters, 4;0t
ducks, 1ooa5.5 60; turkeys. alive. per pound
VEGETABLE -Beets, per 100 TBS. Soc;
100 lbs S5c; chiles, dry. string, tso@9oc; Mex
ic. i 5@sc; onions, socSI;od do. green, per
4; parsnips, f s5c@I .oo s cucsumbers 5o@S6c ''"'
RAISINS-Fancy clusters. 2o-b. boxes
2c99; 4-crown T. L: clusters, LOO; S-crown
per per b., &c; S-crown. loose in sacks. per Is.
'45f DREssGp sSsHT" f. eGs t'fs per lb: Beef
81 3? hnt sS s h'ns aoaf5asts 5s BE-
iSS vSa aIs c s aas msttSn If po1k H. sa amb s
pnFs ESf ts poPFs enasr9es ID gesvds se axo
hogs, 41sc; lambs, per head, 2.Ooa225; sheep
per eN YsSoaS$ aSP faYss o s%ssc in
% BEANs AND DefiNiS pRfED G2Tzas PEAspPinR pf5 1854
2.4O; Lima. 3.75@3.S0; Lady Washington, 20t
Q2.lb; small white, 2.6og2eO; green fielt
vancos. 4.O0Q4.50; lentils. imported. 7O0a
500; lentils. California. 3.5oQ4.00.
LARD-Rex pure leaf, tierces. TIC: spe-
cUREp MEATs"Best hams, sza1oc;
cure, liz; fancy S breakfast bacon, aeon 1iMe drisS
eHsf esa s bss ss es dry ary sail
TAE1LLo%aFsr e.: g.: sA@se .aa ssan ''''
log12c; filberts., 11@121ac; Brazils, 1og11t
pinons, 9@12c; peanuts, eastern, raw, Sac
7e 1a, Itas roasted sn0sc; California raw 4ssc
CITRUS FRUITs-valencias. 1902 o.
per box; fancy seedlings. L00Ql6O; Lemons
cured, S;OoG35O; green lemons. 175@20O.
DkIEp EhRUIHTssApplss sun tsnsa SIsa
peaches, fancy, unpeeled, 9@12c; pears. fan
ey y eyaporated, sgloc: plums; pitted. ch9ice U &c
.Sss; ,Sstss: isass: ;s|ISsr Yer p!Sns.: ssolss Il.
white, Por p; sg7e: California BLACK saI2s Ds!
@poqted n ogc smsrna issS tansy per
ls.ooQ9o.oo; oat, 1!,oogSo.00: alfalfa. baied
l2s9912So; SH 20 ,. l9Sse, 1%90 I'm. NJ.
corn: small yellow, 1.s5; large yellow. LIS
MILtsTUFFs-Fiour. local mills. ~
eastern. soSas5o;, .sshorts; 70 ion, iosal, Ss9(
per 100 lbs. 1.15; feed meal. per LOO lbs. 1.20
bran. per ton. 1000; graham. per 100 lbs
HIDES-Dry sound, 14c; do. kip, 111ac
do. calf, 15c; bulls, s1ac; sheepskins, 4@61ac
The herald., 1898-11-13

A certain life insurance company re-
Gently received the following letter:
Dear Sir: 1t is with deep sorrow that |
take the pen to inform you that my dear
wife, Annie Marie, nee Lindner, insured
with you-you will find the number in your
index--for the sum of $4,000, has died sud
denly leaving me in this world in the bitter
est despair. This painful blow befell me
this very day at o'clock in the morning.
VIII you try to get for me the amount in
sured as quickly as possible? The policy
bears No. 81 l,762. / can say very seriously
and sincerely that she was a faithful wife
and an accomplished mother. So that
matters may proceed more rapidly send
you herewith an official certificate of her
death. Her illness has been very short,
nevertheless she suffered very much, which
rendered my sorrow the more intense. l
Trust that you will help me in consoling my
self by sending me very promptly the afore-
said amount, especially after having re-
ceived my formal promise-and ] make it to
you this very moment-that when the time
comes | shall insure my second wife for
$4,000, double the amount of insurance of
the defunct. My sorrow is immense; how
ever, the prospect that you will hasten to
satisfy me sustains me in this terrible trial.
In the hope that shall soon receive the
amount insured, I and my children pray
you to accept our sincere gratitude. y
American Investments
The herald., 1898-11-13
ON 'CHANGE
Conditions as Shown by Transactions
on Wall Street


NEW YORK. Nov. 12-The process of
digestion of railroad and corporate securi-
ties was continued on an enormous scale
at today's short session of the stock ex-
change. The public was in the market
again as buyers at the opening, and very
heavy orders placed with commission
houses were executed throughout an ex-
tended depth. At the same time recent
buyers, who saw an inviting prospect to
secure profits at the present advanced level
of prices were feelers. The result was a
very active and broad market the con-
stant exchange OF securities going on in the
first hour resulting in rather unimportant
changes in prices, except in a few cases.
With the completion of the buying orders
advancing offers were in way to exceed
the demand In the second hour, and prices
showed a sagging tendency. But the vio-
lent advance in Sugar to 123N, or almost
points net, caused sympathetic harden
ing in prices and turned the traders to the
bull side and induced the shorts to cover
hastily. The result was strong close. not
wthstanding the final slump of over 2
points in Sugar, the net advances reaching
a point or over in many cases. The import
ant movement In Atchison securities was
continued and gave tone to the whole mar
ket. The principal activity In the move
ment showed tendency to shift from the
preferred stock to the common stock, and
the bonds continued in large demand, the
former closing at a net advance of TX.
Other properties in which the lead in this
movement is interested were also notably
strong, in cluding Peoples Gas. Rock Isl
and and Brooklyn Rapid Transit, But the
Federal Steel stocks showed halting ten
dency. The bank statement which was
unfavorable, was disregarded.
The business in bonds on the stock ex-
change during the week. which was only
four full days and today's short day ex-
ceeds all previous full weeks records. with
$34, 900, 600, for the week, but the public de-
mand has absorbed all these offerings and
The herald., 1898-11-13
CROKER AND THE sooTHsAYER
He Consulted Him Twice During the
Recent Campaign

Richard Croker is consulting soothsay-
er. For months Croker has had this sooth-
sayer, but the secret has been well kept.
Mr.. Croker first consulted the soothsayer
before the Democratic convention at Syra-
cuse. Some months before the war ended
Croker heard of the wonderful power OF this
man. He went to him.
The soothsayer left Croker for space OF
time. When he returned he said:
II learn, how l cannot tell, that on the
twelfth day of the eighth month war wag-
ing between this country and the kingdom
of Spain will end. Mark my words"
MIR. Croker made record of the saying OF
the soothsayer. Not long after this meet
ing he journeyed to Saratoga. One night
as he was musing over affairs of state at his
hotel the extra editions of the newspapers
arrived announcing in great, black letters
"The War Is Ended" The peace protocol
had been signed that afternoonlin Washing
ton. The king glanced at the date line. He
inyoluntarily started from his chair as he
read:
Friday, August II, 1885,"
He felt in his pocket and found soiled
slip of paper. He unfolded it. 1t read:
Friday, August II, 1898, the war will
end"
With a soothsayer like that at his COM
mand Mr. Croker felt that he could afford
to "sass" ex-senator Hill, and when Hill
sent for him that night he sent back word
"Tsll the senator that shall not go into a
room or into any secret caucus If they
want to see me they can come out here
where am talking"
When Mr.. Croker returned to New York
he consulted the soothsayer again.
"Who will be the next governor Of New
York; he asked.
The soothsayer again communed with
himself.
"I see Van Wyck at Albany" he an
nounced.
| So, when the Syracuse convention met, A
| Van Wyck was made the Democratic candi
date for governor. The whole state was
amazed.
On Friday last Croker again consulted his
soothsayer, and asked by what majority
Van Wyck would win.
"a governor will be chosen" was the
oracle. 81 see the figures 2-2-s-4-3.
read the name Van Wyck."
"Judge Van Wyck, Reese says" was
Croker's announcement at the Democratic
club Saturday night, Twill be elected by
22,s43 plurality"
The immemorial drawback about consult
ing witches, and devils ond other oracles il
that, while you may get an answer, you
can't be sure just what to make of the
answer when you do get it. The ancient
oracular responses usually had trick mean
ing, calculated to let the Pythoness out
whatever happened. Pyrrhus got famous
answer at Delphi, which meant "you car
lick the Romans" or "the Romans can licl
you," either one. Maybe Mr.. Croker's %,
S43 will work that way.-New York Sun.