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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-13
WILL RELIEVE VOLUNTEERS.
SIX Regiments of Regulars to he sent ia
Manila.

Washington. Dec. l2-The war depart
ment has begun In earnest the relief OF
the volunteer troops now stationed at Ma
nila by regulars. This afternoon Secre-
tary Alger signed an order designating
for this purpose six regiments of United
States infantry out of eight held I'm re-
serve for service I'm tropical countries.
The regiments are the aOth. at Fort Leav-
enworth. Kan: the Sd. at Fort Smelling
Mimi; the 18th. at Jefferson Barracks.
Mo. and Fort Riley, Kan; the nth. at
Columbus Barracks. Ohio: the ith. at Fort
Sheridan. and the 22d at Fort Crook.
Neb. They will go forward to Manila as
soon as the transportation can be pro-
vided. IL may be that the two regiments
still held in reserve the 2ith and 18th in
fantry. will Join the others before they
sail. These regiments were selected In the
reverse ratio to the loss sustained by
them in the Cuban campaign The volun-
teers in Manila will be retired In the order
in which they reached that city.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-13
THE CONVICTS REBELLED
A MUTINY OCCURS IN THE PENI-
TERTIARY.
George Miller. a Five Year Man, At
tempts to Take the Life of Guard
Nangohren-Three Men Injured.

Denver. Col, Dec. PA mutiny oc-
Cured in the state penitentiary at
Canon City to-day and three men were
injured, one seriously. They were: +.
L. Vangohren, guard, cut about the
face and neck with a razor; wounds
may prove fatal; II. O. Fitzpatrick,
guard, cut in the same manner, though
his injuries are comparatively light:
George Miller convict. shot in the lee,
small flesh wound. Warden Cleghorn
made the following report Of the affair
to Governor Adams: "As the prisoners
were being seated for breakfast,
George Miller. doing five years for roo
berry, drew "A razor from underneath mis-
blouse and made a dash at r. Il. Lam
oreaux, a guard. Lamoreaux reported
Miller on Thanksgiving day for a small
infraction of the prison rules and the
prisoner had threatened to kill Lamor-
eaux at the first opportunity. but we all
knew that Lamoreaux was safe so long
as Miller did not have any weapon. Ev-
erybody was Mortified when he drew
the razor.
The razor was omen wide and was
held i'm his right hand. Guard Yang )n-
rem grabbed the prisoner around the
waist before he reached Lamoreauy.
hut Miller turned on him and slashed
him numerically over the face and
neck before the guard could get at his
gun. and before the other guards could
render him assistance. Nangohren fell
to the floor. bleeding profusely. Miller
then attacked Guard Fitzpatrick and
had begun to use his razor on him with
deadly effect when Guard +. McPher-
son shot Miller in the leg. He drop
ped his bloody razor and fell 10 the
floor. He was placed in irons and the
excitement soon subsided. Miller &c
fused to tell where he got the razor, but
IL Is supposed he slipped II into mis-
pocket when being shaved in the bar
Der shop Sunday"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-13
A C0ALlN6 STATION.
Mission Island win he Devoted to Gov
ernmental Uses.


Washington. Dec. 12.-Binger Hermann.
commissioner of the general land office. I'm
"A decision rendered to-day. holds that
Mission island and "A small island located
just southeast OF San Francisco bay be
made "A part of the public domain. and I'm
accordance Herewith President Mckinley
i'm a few days will issue AN executive or
der reserving this island az a coaling sta
ton for the United States navy.
A temporary order Withdrawing these
islands has been issued. The action of
the commissioner transfers the islands
from private TO public control The issue
involved is regarded by Commissioner
Hermann and other officials as of extreme
Importance. IL will give 90 the navy what
it has long desired to establish and main
tain. Mission island contains about IL one
hundredths of an acre. and II included
within and surrounded by tract OF sub
merged. or tide lands. containing i.35
acres. claimed by the California Dry
Dock company.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-13
The HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Librarian Makes Many Important Re-
Communications.

Special Dispatch TO the Standard
Helena. Dec. l2.-The report of the board
of trustees Of the State Historical socie-
~. f1led with the governor to-day. shows
that that adjunct OF the state is rapidly
becoming one Of the important institu-
tions. a number of recommendations are
made as TO the future management Of
the library OF the society. IL is recon-
mended that the list of Montana papers
be reduced to one for each party in each
county The board asks for an appropria-
tion of siCO.s9 for binding papers on hand
and $500 for Publishing a volume of the
contributions TO the society. as required
by law. The expenses for the last two
years. not including the salary OF the H.
brarian. were tl.0s5. Mrs. Howey. the new
librarian. submits a long report replete
with valuable information and worthy
suggestions.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-13
Will Not BE Prosecuted.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Helena. Dec. l2-The county attorney
has decided not to proceed against J. e.
Whitehead the young man who acclden-
tally shot and killed A. f. Haskell. a
prospector. north OF Helena last Friday.
and who was exonerated by the coroners .
jury. Whitehead was brought here Sat-
urday night. ostensiS-y under arrest.
pending a hearing to be held to-day. To-
day the county attorney. after looking
over the evidence brought out at the cor
oner's inquest. decided that further pro-
ceedings were unnecessary.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-13
IN THE HOUSE.
Some Discussion ON the Bill to Protect
American Sesmen.

American Sesmen.
Washington. Dec. l2-The house spent
the larger part of the day on District Of
Columbia affairs. The bill TO relieve the
condition of the American seamen was
taken up but nothing was accomplished.
After disposing of several district bills
Mr. Payne. republican. New York, called
up "A bill TO amend the laws relating to
the protection of American seamen. He
explained that IL would do away with
some of the evils of the allotment system
under which seamen have been defrauded
OF their earnings: the punishment of SAT-
lors by imprisonment. also being greatly
lessened. Masters are required to ship
with "A fun complement Of men; the food
which the men are to receive Is stated and
punishment by 1ogging is abolished.
There was some discussion Of the bill
and amendments were offered by Mr..
Handy of Delaware.
At $40 y. m. IL was suggested that no
quorum was present and the house ad-
iourned.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-13
weinstein's Big Purchase.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Helena. Dec. l2.-Negotiations are about
closed by Weinstein * Co. of this city
for the purchase OF the entire stock OF
groceries carried by Bach. Cory * Co. OF
Helena. for many years one OF the Lead
ting wholesale groceries of the state. An
inventory is being taken and as soon as IL
l. completed the transfer will he made.
The consideration Is a large amount. The
stock will be added to weinstein's depart
ment store by the purchase or lease OF
an adjoining building.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-13
DOUBLE MURDER.
Cook and soldier Meet Death la an Ala
bama Camp.

Huntsville. Ala. Dec. l2.-Hcnry J. Mel
ligan. cook. and George w. Beverly. both
OF company g. LIST Florida. were killed
last night. Nellgan and Beverly were on
lad terms and had fight in camp. Nelli-
gan drew a knife and stabbed Beverly
who pulled out pistol and told him TO
stand back. Nelligan's brother. H. r.
Nelligan, seeing Beverly with a pistol in
his hand. killed him with a Springfield
rifle. Beverly's brother. Roy. emerged
from his tent at this time and saw his
brother fall. Thinking he had been killed
by Nelllgan he shot the cook dead
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-13
charged with A,,.mp,ea murder.

Salt Lake City. Dee. IA warrant was
issued this afternoon on complaint of De-
tective Sheets for the arrest OF A n.
Jones. cashier of the Utah National bank.
charging him with an attempt to murder
Banker j. NJ. Stout. Mr.. Jones appeared
without previous service of the warrant
and pleaded not guilty. He was released
on s2O0O bond. The hearing OF the case
i set for next Monday.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-13
Elliott the Victor.

Chicago. Dec. i2-J. A. r. Elliott of
Kansas City to-day defeated Fred Gil
bert Of Spirit Lake, Iowa, in the live-bird
shoot al Watson's park for the Sports
mans Review trophy. Elliott killing IS
birds 10 Gilbert's q. The day was decid-
edly unfavorable for high scores. snow
falling part % the time. while a strong
wind greatly Interfered with the contest
ants. Gilbert was quite nervous az first
and made nearly all his misses during the
first . flies
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-13
Mr.. stark Admitted.

Special Dispatch 20 the Standard.
Helena. Dec. i2.-Upon motion Of r.
c. Day. Judge Knowles to-day admitted
A u. Stark OF Livingston. the former law
partner Of n-Elect Campbell.
10 practice in the United States circuit
and district courts.
Judge Knowles to-day dismissed the
cases that have been pending against
Messrs. Bean. Hesdyl and Bergland. sc-
cused OF Illegally fencing the public do
main.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-13
Counterfeiter. nj Work

Memphis. Dec. IA smooth gang of
counterfeiters is at work In the Missis-
sippi valley. The counterfeit is OF the
standard silver dollars and all which
have so far been discovered bear dm-e
of 1890. II Is believed something like 2o,-
oc Of them gained circulation.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-13
DOINTERS
For Christmas
Purchasers
LARGE AND BEAUTIFUL
DIAMONDS
FOR LITTLE MONEY
I Solution Of the Query, what Shall
! Get for Sweetheart?"
LADIES' SOLID GOLD WATCHES
Offered at Exceptionally
Low Prices.

NH ANY weary hour is spent
NVl worrying about what you Will
AVN present your wife or sweet
heart with on Christmas morn
ing, and you can hardly decide what
Ii will be. Can we help you? We make
II our business to help you, should you
ask our assistance.
II she has not got a solid gold watch.
why not buy her one now while the op-
portunity offers itself to buy a beauti-
full timepiece for little money? We are
showing an elegant line in solid IA
karat gold at bargain prices-some as
low as $22, with Elgin or Waltham
works. Should she have a watch, how
would a diamond ring suit her? We
have a special offer on sale now of ele-
gantly mounted solitaire rings from
$500 to SIS, which are worth double the
money.
Our line of silver novelties this sea-
son is unexcelled and prices cannot be
undersold. Our New York connection
and facilities for buying such goods
enable us to undersell all competitors.
Our silver mounted combs, manicure
files and hooks at soc are bargains, and
our 81. 50 hair brushes are bigger value
than offered elsewhere. We invite
comparison and inspection. An opera
glass in a nice case makes an elegant
gift as well as a useful one, and will
last a lifetime. We have hundreds of
different things we can suggest IL you
will only give us the opportunity, and
as we buy for cash and always to ad-
vantage. we often get big bargains,
which we in turn offer to our customers
at like reductions.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-13
A KANSAS F0R6ER.
Leavenworth Otrcer Ha. a Reauisition
for Roiiy Harvey

Special Dispatch TO the Standard.
Helena. Dec. l2-Governor Smith to-day
honored the recuisition of Governor J.
w. Leedy Of Kansas for a man by the
name Of Rolly Harvey. now under arrest
in Valley county. VINO Is wanted in Leav-
enworth. Kan. Tor forgery. Deputy Sher-
III Lonsrgan Of Leavenworfh county. who
was authorized by Governor I.eedy to
come 90 Montana for Harvey. presented
the recuisition IN Governor Smith. The
warrant contained in the reuuisi,ion was
sworn 20 by II. ID. Dickey. cashier af tho
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-13
Mrs. Barrios I'm America.

san Francisco. Dec. f2.-Amonz the
passengers from Central America on thu
CITY OF Helena was Madame De Banay
Barrios. widow OF the late president OF
Guatemala. with two children and a num-
Der OF attendants. She will probably make
her future residence in this city.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-13
Death OF Nr. Hagen.

New York. Dee l2-Christian Il. Ha-
gen. traffic manager of the Ward steam
ship line. a member OF the Maritime and
Produce exchanges. and widely known In
railroad and steamship circles and In
Mexico and Cuba. is dead az his home ln
this city, aged a. years.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-13

New York. Dec. l2--General Ruis Ri
vera. the Cuban general recently liberated
by the Spanish from Ceuta. was a pas
ssnger on the steamer Ia Champaign
from HavTe. which arrived to-day.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-11-25
The Agricultural Northwest.

This chapter, found In Wonderland '98 Is
of great value to the farmer, the homeseek-
or, or the student. 1t treats particularly of
the agricultural development of the North
West. and gives its varied characteristics Of
climate, soil, productions, etc. 1t takes up
IN detail the different valleys and regions
tributary to the Northern Pacific Railway,
states their peculiarities and advantages for
residence and for farming and grazing.
The difference between lands and climate
In irrigation and nOn-irrigation regions Is
shown, so that the h0meseeker can decide
as TO which he may prefer to remove.
Among the regions particularly mentioned
are Central Minnesota. Red River Valley In
North Dakota, Yellowstone, Gallatin, Bit
tar Root, and Clark Fork Valleys in Monta-
ma: The Palouse, Nez Perez and Yakima
Valleys In Washington. and the Puget
Sound and Willamette regions on the North
Pacific Coast. This chapter contains val
uable information for all who desire to know
shout the great Northwest.
Send six cents for Wonderland 9S. to G.
q. Zee. Gen'l Pass. Agent of the Northern
Pacific, st. Paul, Mimi.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-11-25
Surgeons Blunt Critic.

When Mr.. Sturgeon first began his
ministry, an anonymous critic used to
write to him constantly about his mis-
takes in grammar and pronunciation.
Mr.. Spurgeon at first resented these
criticisms, but he soon learned to profit
by them. "After awhile" he said in
telling the story, 81 looked for his week.
ly memoranda with much interest. If l
repeated a sentence which l had used
two or three Sundays before, he would
write, See the same expression in such
and such sermon. 4"
Mr.. Sturgeon, like everybody else,
had his pet quotation, and he used this
line, Nothing in my hand to bring, "
rather frequently. So his commentator
wrote him, "We are sufficiently in
formed of the vacuity of your hand"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-11-25
TOWN TOPICS.

Inc Kansas City Journal says that while
turnip contains % per cent of water the
city water is only 80 per cent water.
The Rev. j. q. A Henry has set out to
purify Chicago Mr.. Henry is the man to
move mountains. Memphis Commercial-
Appeal
The people Of Jacksonville at least owe
General Lee vote of thanks for advertis.
Ing their town as a health resort. Mash
vile American
An envious Chicago paper calls st
Louis a mule market. That is distinc
ton which elicits the highest brays.-St
Louis Republic
The Greater New York board of educa-
ton asks for an appropriation of only
$24, 5000 for the coming year. This
looks as II there must be large amount
OF Ignorance to be conquered over there -
Boston Herald
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-11-25
Free to Teachers and Scholars.

In 1897 we had thousands of requests
from teachers and scholars for Wonderland
'07. The editi0n-a large One-was exhaust
ed long before the end of the year. Won
derland '98 can now not only be supplied. to
those unable to secure the former but also
to others. 1t is entirely different however,
from the first named book. 1t has a chap
ter on The Agricultural Northwest, crammed
ed full of valuable information; one on yell
l0wstone Park, written especially for teach
ers; another on Alaska and Klondike, and
one on A Canoe Lake Trip, that will be of
interest to schools. The book has high
art cover designed by Leyendecker, and
It is profusely illustrated from new photo
graphs. The Northern Pacific Railway
will send the book and revised folder map
of Yellowstone Park, upon receipt of six
cents In stamps or postal order. Send to
Chas. 8. Fee, Gen. Pass. Agent, st. Paul,
MINI. Write address plainly and state
where you saw the advertisement.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-11-25
Willing to Oblige.

Smoking cigarette the ether night
in tine north l heard story which, so
far as ! know, is new. A proud old lady
swept Indignantly up to the door Of a
railway carriage at York station. A
schoolboy was leaning half way out of
the compartment, reflectively making a
cigarette, and, after the fashion of the
English schoolboy, not caring for any
body. lis this "a smoking compartment"
asked the dame, with scathing voice.
"No, madam" replied the boy polite
ly, raising his cap. eff You want a
smoking compartment, you will find
one little lower down. London FL
caro-
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-11-25
A Beautiful Bull.

The foreman of grand jury in the
west of Ireland had been presented for
some public service with a gold watch,
of which he was very proud, and as he
displayed it at dinner of the grand
jury, bets were made by members as to
whose watch was most accurate At
last some one suggested that ii was i'm
possible to decide.
"Oh," said the foreman, "there's no
difficulty about that There's sundial
in the garden, and we'll take lantern
and decide the bets that way. Elk
change.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-11-25
A VILE LIBEL.

A Paris surgeon has handed in n tbes,.
Tor the Doctors degree on THE Pbysiologv
q oho oaiiet Dancer. In it he adopts
nohopennauer's view that all women have
crooked legs New York sun
prominent Boston physician is re-
sponAinie Tor the startling statement that
every woman has either crooked arms or
crooked legs Inquiry among the differ
eht professors of gymnastics has brought
iorth much the same opinion Women are
knock kneed bow legged, too lean, too
lat or only partially developed. and p.
straight arm is very rare Boston Trav.
eler
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-11-25
Disastrous Fire RACES in the Town o.
Canonsburg, Pa.

CanOnsburg, ia.
Canonsburg, Pa, Nov. 15.-This town
was visited by furious fire which, be-
fore it could be gotten under control
wiped out fully third Of the business
portion, two of the principal hotels.
many dwellings and did damage esti-
mated at $150,000. No lives were lost
as far as can be ascertained. The Sec
ton devastated included West Pike
street and jefferson avenue. The flames
were first discovered in the dwelling
house of Reed Williams and before
they could be stopped, burned these
places:
Governs brick carriage works, Coch-
ms G. McEwen's furniture warerooms,
three dwellings occupied by Mr.. Nc
Even. w. +. Fulton and II. Ingram,
Weller & Sons livery stable, Michael
Egan's dwelling, w. p. Fultons livery
stable, Weller & Sons store building,
Manufacturers Natural Gas building
E. T. Beakel's restaurant, Commercial
hotel, McNary & Kennedy's feed and
livery stable, The Canonsburg hotel,
the two city council buildings, Mellow
ell e. Dickinson's lumber yard. The
approximate insurance is $4,000
All the guests at the hotels and peo-
pie in dwelling houses saved all their
valuables. During the progress Of the
fire thieves reaped a rich harvest in the
west end Of the town. After the fire
a dozen or more families found their
homes torn upside down on their ar
rival, bed clothing, groceries, queens
ware, in fact, almost everything porta.
able being carried away
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-11-25

1t has been fully demonstrated that Ely's
Cream Balm Is specific for Nasal Catarrh
and cold in the head. This distinction has
been achieved only as the result of cOntinu-
ed successful use. A morbid condition of
the membrane in the nasal passages can be
cured by this purifying and healing treat
ment. Sold by druggists or it will be mail
ed for so cents by Ely Brothers So Warren
Street, New York. 1t spreads over the
membrane, is absorbed and relief is imme-
diaiA.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-11-25
GA - TO r Z a.
Bear. tn. H'A' Kind %@ You Have Always Bought
a's. Ct &H2ZZZM
In Paris.

In Paris.
"Well. we shall hear no more of our
young friend, Leon Dubrus, the clerk, for
some time, mes amis The police have
him now
And his offense-what Is itY'
Forgery
"Ah, the poor Leon He had always
ideas above his station in life One would
have thought he was general or lieu
tenant colonel at least. "-Pick Me Up
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-11-25
Piles, Piles, Itching Piles.

81 nging most at night; worse by scratching.
Ii allowed to continue tumors form, which often
bleed and ulcerate, becoming very sore.
SwAYNE's OINTMENT stops the itching and
bleeding, heals liberation, and In most cases re-
moves the tumors. At druggists, or by mail, for
SO cents DR.. 5wavne q Son Philadelphia
Positively refuse all substitutes.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-11-25
CA9ToREA.
Bears the HThs Kind You Have Always Baqet
Signature ct LH2ZzNM
Still Moore SO.

Oh. now In the car. at the sermon or play
We think OF Moore's lines. In a para
phrased way:
You may air. you may fumigate furs ~
you will.
But the odor of moth balls will hang
round them still.
L. A. w. Bulletin
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-11-25
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your fife Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. full OF life, nerve and vigor, take No-To,
Bac. the wonder-worlser, that makes weak men
strong All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran-
tecd Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-11-25

Serious troubles come from the neglect OF
cough. DIR. Woods Norway Pine Syrup
Is perfect cure for coughs and colds of all
sorts.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-11-25
the Army and Navy

Have covered themselves with glory during
the war, the army and navy vest pocket
memorandum book published by the North
ern Pacific is compact diges; of infOrma-
ton relative to the Davies and armies of
Spain and the United States at the begin
ming OF The was Ii has map OF Cuba, IL
Illustrations of naval ships. glossary of navy
and army terms. translation of Spanish
words etc Send ten cents Ia Chas s. Fee
General Passenger Agent, N. p r., st.
Paul, Mimi. for copy.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-11-25

Even In the most severe cases of sprain
OF Druse, cut or burn, Thomas Eclectrc On
gives almost instant relief. 1t is the ideal
family liniment.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-11-25
Nv

As we go to press Bobsom is still stand
ing in the middle Of the street, unable to
decide which shall be dressed for dinner
the lady or the turkey. Washington Post