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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-26
Iusurrectians in China.

New York. Aug. % a special to the
Herald from Hong Kong says: A serious
insurrection has broken out at Nadoa, IN
the interior OF Ninsn island. The Ameri-
can missionaries and native converts have
sought refuge in safe territory. On Aug.
"a the rebels fought the soldiers, who used
the American Presbyterian property as
defensss and repealed the attack.
Nadoa is is miles from Hoisows. one Of
the richest valleys in the island. Unlass
The revolt lie speedily suppressed the Ia
sursents viii probably be reinforced by
refugees from Kwsngsi, where the Off /
ciais are coping with the recent rebellion.
Should It not be suppressed, there is an
opportunity for French Interference. The
French are using vigorous measures 10
protect the native Christians near Rwang
Chowan and are extending their influence
in Southern China, which AT present f.
very disturbed.
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WORK ON The ALBANY.
United states warship Built In English
Yards.

New York, Aug. 25.-A special to the
Tribune from Washington says:
The cruiser Albany, now building at
the Armstrong works at ElsNick, New
castle-on-Tyne. England, win be the
first vessel ever constructed abroad
especially for the United States navy.
although several vessels now in the
service were purchased outside the
country as an emergency war measure.
This naval novelty developed to-day,
when Chief Engineer Harold +. Norton
ana Assistant Naval Constructor Hora-
ito l. Gillmer were ordered TO report
respectively as Inspector of machinery
and inspector Of hull.
The new ship at present consists Of
only steel frames, upon which work has
barely begun, and castings for the en-
glnes. The Albany was in this condi-
ton when the war began, and under the
strict neutrality, work upon her was
suspended. The government was corn-
PEELED to buy this vessel in order to get
the New orleans, which had just been
completed, and which has been of good
service on the Cuban coast. The vessels
were bought from the Brazilian gov
more for fear that Spain
might secure them thar for any other
reason, as was the case in the purchase
Of the torpedo boats Somers and Man
ley, the latter a miniature affair, hav-
@FS ~ NhAAS NSSAAA va m
deck of a steamer before hostilities be-
gan, and having since lain idle at the
Brooklyn navy yard BECAUSE she could
not carry enough ceal to steam 10 any
other port on the Atlantic coast. New
port included. The Somers was also a
miserable German affair, although new,
n after several Intellectual emp
to navigate In the English channel was
andon and the vessel will proba-
bly, now be sold to the highest Euro
pean bidder.
The New Orleans is. however, consid-
cred fully equal to the best American
cruisers of her class. and the navy de-
partment has no intention OF losing her.
h Armstrong; will resume work on
The Albany as soon as the two naval
inspectors reach Newcastle. with the
resources of the works. the construc-
tors have undertaken to complete the
vessel in eight months In that time a
complement of officers and a crew for
the new ship will be sent to England to
conduct her trial trip and bring her to
New York.
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that much time and money had been
expended in the assembling OF a formid-
able feet OF warships and u would not
be tudicious 70 ashland or scatter the
feet prematurely. The various ships
Will be sent to the several navy yards
70 receive such repairs as they may
need. but they will remain in commis-
sion. prepared for immediate service.
Mr.. Allen says there have been no re-
quests from the Pacific coast for the re-
turn Of the battleship oregon. II is pos
sible she may at some future time re-
turn 20 the Pacific station. hut for the
present she will remain with ne North
Atlantic squadron.
Pending the peace negotiations. those
officers who participated in the war Will
be given leave of absence when circum-
stances will permit. The vessels OF the
fleet will not be sent put of the country
on special OF other service.
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Excursion 10 Omaha.

For Montana day at Trans-N Mississippi
exposition the Rio Grande Western rail-
way, Americas scenic route. will sell
tickets. Butte 10 Omaha and return, at
rate of SIS. Tickets on sale Sept. ,.
A cool ard dustiess ride through the
Rockies, passing directly through Salt
Lake City. Glen wood Springs, Pueblo,
Colorado SPRING., Denver and the most
magnificent scenery In America. For
maps, sleeytlg al reservations and
other Information. call on or write W.
G. AcBri3s, general agent, Il East
broadway. Butte.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-26
ASSERTS HER INNOCENCE.
Mrs. Botkin Denies That She sent Pots
oned Candy.

Mrs. Botkin Denies That She Sent Pois-
oned Candy.
San Francisco, Aug. 25.-Mrs. d. A.
Botkin. who is accused of the murder of
Mrs. j. P. DunninE and Mrs. Deans at
Dover, Del, by sending them a box of
poisoned candy, now occupies comfort
able quarters in the matron's ward at
the city prison. Her husband, who Is
working hard in her behalf. IL allowed
TO visit her. She refuses 10 be inter
viewed, but constantly asserts her In
nocence
When questioned by Chief of Police
Lees she told IN detail OF her movements
during the last few weeks and said her
regard for Dunning was purely ~platonic.
She denied all knowledge OF the box OF
candy, its wrapper or contents, stat
ing positively that the only candy che
had purchased during the last Is months
was a small box of lemon drops.
Frank Gattrell a clerk in a Stockton
candy store. tells of a woman who came
10 his place Of employment about three
weeks ago, at which time Mrs Botkin
was in Stockton, and purchased a box
Of candy similar to the one sent to Mrs.
Dunning. The woman said she desired
10 put some other candy hat she had
with her in the box and flled II up with
candy purchased from the store. Ac-
cording to the clerk the customers
candy was either old or homemade. 1t
almost filed the box which he covered
with confectiOns in his store. Gattrell
will come to this city to-day TO see if
he can Identify Mrs. Botkin as the wo-
nan for whom ne filed the box.
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Afraid They VIII Esonpn.

San Francisco. Aug. 25.-TbS attorney
general, w. r. fitzgerald. backed BY the
local police and bankers of the United
States and Europe. is making an effort to
have the notorious Bt~cker-Cregsn forgery
case Tehearc by the Justices Of the su-
preme court. These men belonged 10 a
gang who two years ago victimized tho
Nevada bank out OF 81. On on a forsad
check. They were convicted and sentenced
70 life Imprisonment by Superior Judge
Wallace. but on technical grounds a new
trial was ordered by the supreme court.
n is feared that IL tried a second time
they may escape on technicaIiues.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-26
A TRIAL or FAITH.
Love Says the Peace Union Has Beeu
Prosecuted.

Love Says the Peace Union Has Beeu
Prosecuted.
Mystic, Conn, Aug. 25.-In his annual
address at the meeting of the Universal
Peace union, President r. II. Love said
This has been a trial Of faith. There
have been cruel prosecutions and severe
criticisms. We have been dispossessed
Of N rooms because OF our letter to the
queen regent OF Spain. imploring her TO
prevent war. We directed a letter and
mailed 1t April I 20 the queen regent.
Wan was declared on April %. our let
ter did not go, but was returned un-
opened. Dur letter was written before
the war n was for peace. We opened
the letter and sent it TO Washington
with the word that we did not mean 70
act contrary to the government or in
any way Inconvenience the president.
The letter was received with the in
struCtion that II could be sent through
our peace bureau at Berne. SwitzeT-
land. The letter, as published, was gar
bled, the principal parts wele omitted,
and the manner Of sending il falsely
stated"
Belva lockwood, in hsr annual re-
port, said the Spaniards are not such
bad fellows after all, and tina the
Cubans are not all angels. and do not
appreciate the great blessings that we
desire to confer.
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Secrecy Maintained.

Washington. Aug. ca-Senators Davis
and FRYE. peace commissioner, spent two
and a hair hours in conference with tho
president hts morning The two senators
then callld or Day. who Will bs chairman
Of tho commission. Reticence Is observed
respecting the conference, which went
fully into the details Of the American
position al the coming meeting IN Paris.
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A Perilous Trip.

Atlantic City, N. J.. Aug. q. - a boat
g feet long. well provIsioned. Captain
William Andrews has sailed from Young
ocean pier for a trip TO Europe. His boat,
which Is peculiarly constructed. is known
as the Phantom Ship. The captain expects
to reach Europe within o. days, in spite
of all storms.
captain Andrews says there I. nothing
experimental IN the performance. This
will be his fifth similar voyage across the
Atlantic. his first having been IN 1874 His
last voyage across the Atlantic was in
1852. and il was one fun Of seventies and
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Race Train 10 Anaconda,

During the rscee at Anaconda, Aug
IL 10 eept. 10. inclusive, the Butte, Ana
conda q Pacific Railway cmpany viii
make excursion rate daily, except Sun
day, good Jnis on Copper City Limited
train, leaving Suite at 1905 p. m. and
returning. leaving Anaconda al Q .. m.
Round trip, 81.
Round trip rate. Including admission
TO the race rack, 11.5O.
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waiting for General Merriam.

San francisco, Aug. 25.-Gensral Mer-
RAM is expected back from Honolulu on
Sept. % AZ The latest, and. according to
the prevailing opinion at army headquar-
tiers, The Philippine troops here will then
be mustered out and General Shaftrr viii
return 70 take MS former place at the
head o, TIE department. OF California.
General Merriam returning 20 the depart
ment Of the Columbia.
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Educate Your Bowels With casear-t.

Candy Iataartir, cure constipation forever
Zoe. 25c. IfCC O. tail. druggists refaul money
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Mrs Csiby Is Dead.

New York. Aug 2j-Mrs. Aunis knSwI-
tor Colby is dead I'm this city from the e.
feCts OF = surgical operation. Her hus-
band. Cra-Irs L. Colby. who died IN 1H6.
was prominent in business circles and
was al one time president OF the Wis
cons.n Central railway.
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WILL STAY IN COMMISSION
sampsou's Squadron will Retain Its Full
strength.

New York, Aug. ga special TO the
Herald from Washington says: Acting
Secretary Allen said In an Interview that
there is no intention on the part OF the
government TO diminish the fighting
strength Of the North Atlantic squad
ron until peace hal beer actually de-
Clared. For the present, and pending
peace negotiations, the squadron under
command OF Rear Admiral Sampson
will be kept intact with a view OF meet
ing any emergency. Mr.. Allen added
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SMOKE ROBERT MANrELL CIGAR
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-16
CONTESTS AT THE FAIR.
Captain Whitlock Well i'm the Lead
for the Gold Police Badge.

The attendance at the Sacred Heart
Fair last night was up 10 the standard
of the preceding night. IL Is expected
that the record will be made to-night,
when the following societies will attend:
ST Mary's Social and Beneficial, st. Leo
Club. ST Patrick's Social and Beneficial
and Divisions Nos. and .. A. o. H.
Last night an admirable concert was
rendered by Professor STEMS orchestra
a vocal entertainment, when promises
to be as excellent as those usually given
by these well-known artists.
The art gallery was spendidly patron
tied last night Those who have seen the
treasures Of the gallery are anxious that
others may not miss the opportunity the
collection affords to the student and lover
of the beautiful and ideal.
The contests at the various tables nave
begun 70 warm up. and before the close
of the fair will have created great inter-
est. The contest for the Eiks pm TOOK
n new turn last night. i. T. Murphy win
- votes leading all his opponents.
Thomas Boudar having % votes, k9dscr
Atkinson 20, Monroe Levy :, ana L. y
Gisselbrecht 2. o.po,r.. aha
For the picture OF Fatner y henly INC
McGn Union still leads.
The contest for the gold-heaued E .i.,',
PROMISES TO be one OF the most eNclll,s
~ fine fair. Ii now stands: W. j. Doyle
n. Joseph Duggan. .; Joseph farleN' ~
and II. c. Brauer II, IL, -,
In the contest for the gold ponce Dadge
Captain Whitlock took the lead WIN oVi-
votes. Hulce %. and Angle 391R
At 81. Patrck's table supper Is served
during the fair. and all the dellcacies oil
The season are provided
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-16
AN AUSTRIAN BARON.
He Gets Into Tronblc and Leaves His
Regiment in Deep Disgrace.

LEXINGTON, KY, Nov. l5.-Baron
Waldeck De Villamil. an Austrian noble
man. and a captain of Seventh Volunteer
Infantry Immunes is in disgrace and has
left for parts unknown.
A few DAYS ago he was discharged from
his regiment for various offenses, pr1nci-
pal among which was refusing to pay his
debts. lie owed money TO many of1cers
and men and had large accounts with
several merchants. Creditors swoooed
down upon him In his tent last night and
attached his sword and his uniform. lie
later secured clothing from somewhere
and skipped out. Villamil claimed to De
a cousin to The late Empress OF Austrla
and sent a telegram of coincidence TO the
Emperor at the time Of her tragic death.
General Sanger and staff. who had ex-
nected 10 leave for the South tonight VIII
NOT get off until the movement OF the
seventh Immunes. who have been order
ed to remain here for the present on ac-
count of the muddy condition of the camp
al Macon, Ga.
The provost guard will also remain here
until all the troops have gone.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-16
CCMlLLAS WARNS OF DANGER.
Says America Would Have TO right
the Philippine Natives.

PARIS. Nov H.-Marquis De Comillas.
the strongest individual factor IN Spain'S
financial world, who is now In this city,
stated to-day his personal Views regard
ing the situation lie Is here as the rep
rasentative before the Spanish Peace
Commission OF Ia Production NatlOnala,
a society organized TO protect tie IN
terests OF Spanish products. lie Directly
represents the Spanish association or
ship owners and brokers, and ne Is pres
ident Of the Spanish Colonial Bank OF
Barcelona. the institution which pays
the interest on the so called Cuban
bonds The Marquis is also president OF
the Credit Mercantile an association ot
Spanish coal mines OF the largest He
insurance company in Spain, Of the Phil
ippine Tobacco Company, whose felo'
are in the island OF Luzon: Of the Conn
mania Transatlantica Of Barcelona. and
vice president OF the Northern Railroad
OF Spain Marquis De Comillas said =
''Spaniards are not unmindtul OF me
noble and generous treatment Spanish
prisoners OF war have received az the
hands OF a victorious army and navy, NOT
less generous than that accorded Lieu
tenant Hobson By Admiral Cervera.
They almost dare 10 hope for the same
i,st and generous treatment ~ spanish
financial. commercial and Industrial IN
terests Whatever antagonism may nave
ttcen engendered In the minds or American
people toward the Spanards ss poUucal
enemies | cannot believe any sunstannai
norton OF the American people viii wish
10 see unnecessary hardship inflicted
upon the vast number OF Spaniards whose
nropertv and incomsr may be destroyed
as a result Of this war.
"The Philippine question presents very
different features from that OF the West
Indies In tho Philippines Americans
have no interests OF considerable i'm
nortance The Monroe doctrine does not
apply there Spain IS suffering seNerely
from her defeat. and she Is mortaily hurt
In her commerce and industry
"Tha possession ~ sovereignty over the
Philippines to the United States would
be disastrous. Spain cannot transfer
her Philippine sovereignty 20 tho United
states by mere clause In peace
treaty. The United States would he con-
fronted with a war for the subiugation
Of 100000 Malayans. Trade and COM
rnerce would be paralyZed.N. Y. Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-16
FATAL CANADIAN
RAILWAY CRASH.
Twelve People Were Killed in a COL
|ision Near Toronto.
A MISPLACED SWITCH THE CAUSE
A Second Glass Car Was Telescoped'
the Passengers Being Terribly
Crushed and Mangled -Engi-
necr and Fireman Killed.
A MISPLACED SWITCH THE CAUSE

TRENTON. ONT, Nov. ia Grand
Trunk express train. bound for toronto
cashed into a moving freight tram near
Murray Hill Crossing, two miles west
of here at $3.50 this morning, and seVerai
cars were smashed almost TO sphnteTs.
So far as known twelve persons were
killed and dozen or more seriously IN
iured.
A misplaced switch was the cause the
east-bound taking the track on WHICH
was the west-bound train, which LETT
Montreal at o'clock last night, consist
ing of express mail and baggage cars,
a second-class car, one first-cldss coach
and two Pullman sleepers.
ALL INJURED.
The second-class car was next TO the
baggage car. and ahead of the first-ciass
coach and sleepers 1t was pretty well
filled with people there being twenty or
more passengers in it. and hardly any
of them escaped without injury.
Between Belville and Murray Hiii
Crossing. the road is single-tracked, the
only piece of single track between To-
ronto and Montreal. At Murray Hili
Crossing the west-bound express <usualiy
leaves the single track and takes the
double track. and IT was about "A mile
and a half west of this point where the
TERRIBLE WRECK.
Whether the signals were right or not
this morning will never be known by the
engineer or firemen of the wrecked train
for they are both dead. Both engines are
totally destroyed and the freight engine
was thrown completely over the passen-
ger engine into the ditch beyond.
The engineer and fireman OF the freight
engine, Thomas 1vens. and Alexander
Toppin. both of Toronto jumped and es-
capped with slight injuries. w. Brady
engineer of Beleville and John Melon
aid. fireman, of Belleville, who were IN
charge of the passenger engine were
Killed.
COACH TELESCOPED.
The greatest destruction was wrought
IN the second-class car, the baggage can
was driven into and almost completely
through II. the passengers being crush
ed and mangled underneath the timbers
OF the car The mail car was forced
right on top Of the baggage car and tbs
express car was partially wrecked. The
| frst-class car was uninjured. as were
also the two sleepers. although the pas
sencers were awakened by the shock. The
work of getting out the dead and injured
was commenced Immediately but II wa
| late in the morning before the bodie:
! were got out.
Some Of them were so horribly man
| eled that recognition was almost impos
sible The injured were taken TO ih'
| hospital at Belleville.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-16
BUSINESS MEN BANQUET.
The New York Chamber of Commerce
Entertain Many Distinguished Guests

NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-THE both BAN
quet of the New York Chamber of Com
merce at DelmOnico's tonight exceeded
in magnifcence any previous banquet of
the chamber Three hundred and thirty
covers were laid.
Among the many distinguished guests
of honor was the Right Hon. Lord Her
schel, president OF the joint high COM
mission, now IN session in Washington.
President Mckinley said IN his letter of
regret:
Never in the history OF this country
have we had greater cause for thankful
ness in the increased prosperity of the
country and the prospect OF future
bright with promise. The great trade
organizations, the influential bodies rep
resenting the vast interests OF those
whose labor OF the various fields or en-
deavor, have presented TO them an oppor-
tunity seldom vouchsaved for the ad-
vancement Of our material welfare and
for the betterment Of industrial condi-
tons"
Before the speaking began the guests
arose and drank the health Of Queen Vic
torla, the orchestra played God Save
the Queen" and all Joined in the chorus.
General Woodford was applauded repeat
eddy throughout his eulogy of the Presi-
dent The applause az Lord Herschel
arose was terrific and lasted several mn
utes. Lord Herscbel thanked his hearers
ana said he was most compiimented be
cause he represented Great Britain and
he heard in the cheers good Will for his
country. He knew his cOuntrymen recip-
rocated the kindly feelings expressed.
Attorney General Grisgs said he was
present as the representative Of the Pres
ident and was an apostle. but had no
great secrets Of state TO disclose H'
would not even discuss the principle o
expansion. lie considered 1t settled. They
were settled by the annexation OF Hawaii
1t was only a question of degree. the op
ponents OF expansion have been beaten
by the logic Of facts.
Mr.. Griggs ridicuied the idea tina
Americans could not govern others be
cause they could not govern themselves
lie pointed to history and then declared
"This country can follow In the patti
that destiny has marked out for US.
(Applause).
Mr.. Griggs referred TO the bond be
tween Great Britain and America AM
ventured 10 predict that this country ca
produce as good men to govern colonies
as Great Britain has TO govern lndi'
and Egypt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-16

+. J. Arend. of New York. who joins her
husband here; II. II. Shepard. of New
Berlin. N. Y; G.. G. Williamson. of Nun
Gle. Ind. C. G.. Davis. of Philadelphia; d.
= Rose. Lawrenceburg. Tenn, and VIC
tor HUMPHREYS. Lexington.
The Derby stake was commenced yes
terday. Although the weather was stu
threatening after a nights rain, large
number Of the visiting sportsmen were
ready at an early hour and proceeded TO
the club grounds. Sixteen dogs were
started In the first series. Jean De Roske'
Jubilee Blithe. Mana. Dewey, Rance, Ber-
her Lena Belle. Nightingale. Matt OF Cot
ton Grove. and Jersey King were knocked
ont after the first series Six dogs were
retained for the second series, concluded
to-day. They were run as follows
col r. and Tabard Pinks Boy ana
Rob Count Danstone and Halbed. The
race resulted: First prize. Count Dan
stone handled by George Gray; second
ualhed handled by John White; thlrd'
Rob handled by Heart Height.
The weather to-day was clear but after
tho carly morning little too warm for
the most successful field work.
The all.age stage began this afternoon
Tn this race also sixteen dogs were
started and in the following order:
New and Young lingo, Sam T, and KIP
stone Chisholm and Tornado Tick Boy
and Minnie Girl Larissa and Uncle b.
pin Money and Joe Cummings, Sport NC
AIlister and Cotton Grove Dick. and
! pearl r.. and Why Not. This stake VII
not no concluded before tomorrow even