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has Future.

~HERE is every indication h a
Cuban annexation will be vigor-
ously pressed as soon as con-
gress meets. The resolutions passed last
April distinctly disclaiming any inten-
ton TO interfere with Cuba beyond es-
tablishing a stable government" for
her, are calmly swept aside by the an
nexat.onists on the theory that n stable
government" is a manifest impossibility.
Most OF the correspondents now in Cuba
are taking that view of 1T. d%elighting to
picture the native Cubans as lazy, shift
less, good-for-nothing fellows, incapa-
BILE Of self-government. The Havana
correspondent of the New York Herald
declares that American tobacco deal
ers-men whose business training has
equipped them to judge matters from
evidence other than sentiment or preju-
dice, whose m has brought them
into close touch with the insurgents of
outside cities and wherevere tobacco is
grown or the people are interested in
it's Culture-without exception assert
the entire unanimity Of all with whom
they have come in contact in preference
for the absolute domination Of equitable
Observation-Disclosures principles to re-
place the crooked and corrupt methods
of defeated Spain. rather than an un-
stable oscillating of Latin impulsive-
ness as disastrously exemplified in the
Spanish-American republics, with their
constant insecurity and ever recurrent
revolutionary efforts" 1t took all that
aggregation Of two-bit words to inform
the world that the tobacco ring has de-
termined to make a vigorous fight for
annexation.
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David Is. Hill Again.

~HE New York sun prints a story
to the effect hat the New York
democrats ave agreed to run
Hin for governor this fall and. If he
is elected. for president in 1900. The
suggestion is attributed 10 Hirs
whilom enemy. Croker Mr.. Croker is
credited with saying that Hin is the
most eligible candidate from New York
state for the presidential race. and his
election to the governors chair would
almost insure his nomination two years
hence. Croker is said To have prom
Used Hin Taumany's support, and
when Mr.. Hin was informed Of the
plan. he replied that he had always
been and would always he willing Ia
make any personal sacrifices necessary
to the party's welfare. This was con-
sidered a practical acceptance Of the
proposition and the gubernatoriai
nomination will be given him by a
combination Of the delegates from
Greater New York and certain other
counties that are responsive 10 Tam
many's influence.
Dir. Croker is out to win. He is mol
afraid Of Roosevelt's impending nomi'
nation. BY the nomination Of Coione
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FAREWELL RECEPTION.
Rev. and Mrs. G. ID. Crouch the Recipients
of "a Beautiful Tea Set.

Rev. and Mrs. c. ID. Crouch were Civ
en- a farewell reception last night in
the NJ. T.. church. MI. Crouch n
family depart to-day for Helena, where
he enters upon a course of study in
the Montana Wesleyn university for a
life of work in the ministry. In addi-
tiOn to his studies, he has an appoint
ment near Helena, which will occupy
a portion Of his time. Mrs. Crouch
will also take IN studies which will
enable her to work with and assist her
husband in his new field.
Al the close of prayer meeting last
night at the NJ. T.. church the cOngre-
cation presented in numbers more the
appearance of an old-fashioned revival
meeting than an ordinary weekday
meeting. The reception to Mr.. and
Mrs. Crouch had something to do with
the unusual large gathering. A neat
programme had been arranged and a
number of speakers addressed the gath
ering on behalf of the different de-
partments of the church work. The
speakers were the following: w. w.
Weaver on behalf of the church, Mrs.
II. O.. Sisson on behalf of the Epworth
League n \. n. Peck on behalf OF
the Sunday school. J. II. Egbert. af-
ter reviewing the life and association of
Mr.. and Mrs. Crouch in this commune
ty. presented them with a handsome
silver tea set, which concluded the pro-
Sandwiches and coffee were served,
after which a hearty handshake all
around and wishes expressed for the
future success and prosperity of Mr.,
and Mrs. Crouch and family in their
new field Of labor.
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General Miles Stands Pat.

~ ENERAL MILES arrived in New
~ York yesterday with his fight
ing clothes on. He is ready for
his inevitable fray with Secretary Al
ger. He is forcing the fighting. What
ever else may be said about Miles, he
Is a man Of splendid courage. With the
utmost composure he has faced con-
federates, Indians and spaniards. In
the same resolute and ~undaunted man
ner he confronts the secretary of war.
The motives that prompt Miles to take
this extraordinary course of procedure
extraordinary in military circles-have
been questioned. The Algerites profess
TO scorn them as base and unworthy.
They accuse Miles Of harhoring politi-
cal aspirations. They point out that
the Sherman influence. which had al
ways been steadfast TO the interests of
Miles. IS now among things past; that
General Miles is ffty-nine years old, and
h this war VIII probably be his last
chance in a military way; that NJ saw
the campaign Of Santiago slipping away
from him, and Shafter looming up as a
big military possibility; that, in ambi-
tious desperation, he seized on the
Porto Rican expedition as a last chance
10 win glory out Of the war; that he
left his desk as commander OF the whole
army for a fractional command. formed
with reference TO his own ambitions
hat his intentions We're 10 return in
dependent Of those who gave him his
great opportunity. Then would come
the ripening Of his plans.
Unworthy motives, in fact, are i'm
puted 70 Miles all along the line. A
week or so ago he asked permission 10
parade his troops in New York city.
Instantly ii was alleged by the friends
Of the Alger-Shafter combination that
Miles wanted to contrast his soldiers,
whom the fortunes Of war had left in
good physical condition. with these who,
returning from Santiago. had not been
80 fortunate. Miles. in the interview
printed this morning, says he simply
wished to give his men a view Of the
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A SCENIC PRODUCTION
The Heart of Chicago" Will BE Pre-
scented Tonight.

Lincoln ]. Carter's great comedy
drama, The Heart of Chicago" and
it's famous approaching engine scene,
will be the attraction at the Margaret
tonight.
The play has been we'll received in
the East during the past season and
comes West with the reputation of hav-
ing already earned a small fortune for
it's fortunate owner. In addition to the
approaching engine scene, some half a
dozen other meritorious mountings are
necessary to the play. These are: The
Masonic Temple Roof Garden. the mon
ster panoramic view of the South Side
at night. the Columbus Fountain, the
Worlds Fair Court of Honor during
a night illumination, the typical Chica-
go street scene, and the fire scenes
showing a section of Chicago before,
during and after the great fire.
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Roosevelt" he said TO a reporter THE
republican party hopes to escape the
consequences of this canal steal,
through which millions of the peoples
money have been stolen and squan-
dered. Against Colonel Roosevelt !
have nothing to say. but | am conn
dem the voters will not be blinded 10
the real issues because a warrior is
put up to hide republican maladmin-
istration and theft" Mr.. Croker was
abiding to the canal scandal. by which
the state of New York has been robbed
OF at least one million dollars.
Mr.. Hill is still a man Of great popu-
larity among h common people oil
New York state. He may be elected
governor. But he will never receive a
democratic nomination for president
unless he falls in line with the demo-
cratic principle of bimetallism.
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As an Industry.

\n/ARsHlP building is an indus
w try hat is progressing in
America very satisfactorily.
Press dispatches have pointed out that
i'm 1891 the bids for the indian and
Massachusetts were $3.O2o, 600. and for
the Oregon, built by the Union Iron
works of San Francisco. So $50. 600. The
$4,000. 600 bid was put in by the
Cramps. The vessels now authorized
and which were bid for the other day.
are to be larger. with better armor and
better speed and i'm every way superior
To the ships now i'm commission For
these new vessels both the Cramps and
the Union Iron works bid are about
1875. 600 less than the former ships.
Here is a reduction i'm the cost, within
seven years, of more than ten per cent.
Not only ~this-another great ship yard
has grown up in the meantime and has
put in a bid that is Over $3.50 600 below
the bid of 1891. This reduction in cost
is brought about by the fact that the
yards have constantly added to their
facilities and a class Of skilled work
men, huH'''iHhS 'H'N7"HH7' h"' ''''
created that did not exist ten years
ago. Immense establishments now re-
place the humble beginnings, and for
eign governments. such as Russia and
Japan, are coming to America for war
ships. All branches Of the iron and
steel industry have been benefited and
hundreds Of lines of business stimu-
lated through the large expenditures
,.-,,1,y,-
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city. To his first request to parade
them there came no reply. In response
to a second request. he was ordered TO
ship the troops to their respective des-
~tinations Immediately. The controversy
has become so bitter hat neither side
attempts Il conceal its hatred for the
other.
Whatever may be Miles personal ami
mosities. his accusations against the
war department are either true or false.
They have every appearance Of being
true. To substantiate their truth, Miles
is ready TO be court martialed. His
open defiance Of Alger really leaves no
alternative. one week ago Secretary
Alger declared that Miles would not be
court martialed: that there would be no
investigation into any Of the charges
against the war department; that ev-
erything was all right, and there was
no occasion for an investigation. Il do
not believe General Miles made the
statements attributed to him said
Alger then. What will Alger say now?
Miles no ooner lands in New York
than he embraces the occasion to affirm
the correctness Of the original inter-
view. barring some minor inaccuracies
which, he says. are Of no consequence
That is to say. Miles reiterates his ac-
cusations against Alcer-of garblinC
dispatches. Of allowing n secret mes
sage TO go forth the tendency of which
was to create q breach W the
commander Of the army inc n Of his
~subordinates in the face OF the enemy.
of ignoring recommendations that
would have saved hundreds Of
lives. and of allowing plans
Of campaign to become pub
lie and consequently worthless.
Not only that but he prepares a state
ment for the press. going over the milf
tary conduct of the war in considerable
detail and citing facts, data and docu-
ments to prove his assertions. 1t is an
important contribution To the literature
Of the controversy and will be read by
every intelligent American with deep
enlng interest. In particular General
Miles makes IL clear that he went to
Santiago in his official capacity and
tldt the CldISt lndl ne S'hHiA w F'l'i
cede Shafter for the purpose Of robbing
him Of the glory is absurd. As a mat
ter of fact. Shafter has had a practical
monopoly of the glory. such as 1t is, for
the land fighting at Santiago.
General Miles knows his business and
ne would not put himself in jeopardy Of
a court martial unless he was sure of
the result. Miles may have political
ambitions Of some sort-nobody seems
to know what they are. a court mar
tial i'm which he came out unscathed
would make him a popular hero and
perhaps "A formidable competitor for a
presidential nomination, though that re-
duires "A stretch Of the Imagination. For
these reasons the administration VIII
not favor Miles with a court martial
If it can possibly avoid it. But the mat
ter has gone so far that the American
people will not rest until there shall be
a thorough and searching investigation
Of some kin into the management Of
military affairs under Secretary Alger.
Whether General Miles motives are dis
interested or otherwise, his action in
exposing the incapacity and abuses Of
the war department is right and will be
sustained by public opinion.
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MONTANA KID DESERTED.
Wife Pulled Her Picket Pin aud Is on
for the Coast.

The Montana Kid" is a deserted hus-
band. The last chapter i'm the Klon-
dixie omance was written last night,
and Mrs. Montana Kid" otherwise
known as Miss Lcttie lie Nyne. an ac-
tress who has faced the footlights on
several continents, is now supposed to
be speeding on her way to the coast,
while the man Of many alleged Alaskan
millions is left desolate and alone.
According TO Miss lie Nyne's story,
she was thoroughly Disguised with the
life her husband forced upon her. She
said that the millions existed in his
mine only and since they came TO Butte
she had been obliged to support him in
idleness and that he had rewarded her
efforts 10y abuse and ill-treatment
Yesterday afternoon Miss lie Nyne
determined to pull her picket pin and
leave the Montana Kid" to his own
devices. Sending him on AN errand 20
C~cutorville. she packed up and took
the train t. Anaconda. But the trunks
were late and did not arrive until the 8
o'clock train.
When the Montana Kid reached the
/ deserted nest he discovered hat the
bird had flown. but after a search he
found the trunks at the station and fol-
lowed them 40 Anaconda. Miss lie
Nynr was at the Anaconda station walt
ing Tor them and the Montana Kid
saw hti as NJ got on OF the tram. Tie
rushed up TO her and began calling her
names which would not appear well In
print. and finished his haranGue by
snatChing the rings from her fingers and
taking her poCketbook away.
4 policeman was called and the dis
turbance quelled. The whole party went
TO a room and the officers tried 10 effect
a reconciliation But II wouldn't work,
Miss lie Nyne said she had been bun
| coed into the MARRIAGE and WAS RpInp
TO cut the OUTFIT then and there. She
said she knew when she had enough
That was all the consolation the Mon
tans Kid got out Of the deal
To a Standard reporter Miss IL Nyn'
said that she would Immediately begir
an action for divorce upon the grounds
Of cruelty, abuse and n~on-suppoTt.
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A RETURN ENGAGEMENT.
Clay Clement viii he at the Margaret
To-Morrow Night.

The management Of the Margaret
heater has secured a return date from
Mr.. Clay Clement. who presented his
comedy-drama for the first time in An
aconda Monday night last. The large
audience which at that time witnessed
the play were so enthusiastic that the
management. ascertaining that Mr..
Clement had a date upon which he
could i'm Anaconda before he
finally leaves the state for the East, ef-
fected the engagement.
Arrangements have been made for
Mr.. Clement to again present THE New
Dominion at the Margaret Friday ev-
ening, Sept. 9th.TO ascertain what a de-
lightful performance was given of Mr.
Clements pretty play last Monday, you
have only to ask some n who was
present on that occasion. THE New
Dominion" is a sweet, true, tenderly
told story, that W. one to laughter
and tears throughout it's ~ocitation. Mr.,
Clement. without doubt, is one of
Americas greatest actors. and his sup
porting company are as near perfection
as anything ever presented in this Sec
ton.
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~ RESIDENT HILL of the Great
Northern says that railroad has

~ RESIDENT HILL Of the Great
~ Northern says that railroad has
had to decline the shipment Of
50, 900 tons of steel rails and 10000, 900
pounds of cotton for lack of shins to
carry these products to Asia. Had
these been available the shipments
could have been made via Seattle. OF
course many steamships trading in the
Pacific have been called off for govern
ment service, and the Alaskan fever,
though ii has cooled down, has more
or less diverted shipping enterprises
northward, but the fact remains that
more ships are needed than can be Sc
cured. As this is by no means a soli-
tary instance of marine shortage, 1t is
evident that the shipbuilding industries
of the United states have ample room
for expansion. and the next few years
will probably see an unprecedented re-
vival of enterprise and activity in thai
direction.
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COMMISSIONER ROM RESIGNS.
Judge BrantIy VIII Appoint His success
sor on Thursday-BilIs Allowed.

rDf ON IhufrbaN- bllt-
County Commissioner John ID. Rom
yesterday rendered to the board his
resignation from office. The resignation
was received early yesterday morning.
and the balance of the board, Messrs.
Walker inc Geary, transacted the days
business.
The reason assigned by Mr.. Rom for
his resignation is that his own business
requires his attention.
Judge Brantly, who is holding court
at Phflipsburg. was notified by tele-
graph yesterday of Mr. .Rom's ~resigna-
ton, and he will arrive in this city to-
night. Tomorrow there will be a ses-
sion Of court at which Mr.. Rom's sue
cessor will be appointed. The success
sor to Mr.. Rom will hold office for the
balance of the unexpired term under
the provisions Of section 1912 of the po-
litical rode that Whenever a vacancy
occurs on the board of county commits
sioners from the failure to elect or 9TH
erwise, the district judge must fill by
appointing for the uneXpired term some
qualified elector of the county.
The county commissioners yesterday
put in almost the entire day auditing
accounts. Among the great number of
bills allowed were the following: Sher-
if Fitzpatrick, mileage during quarter,
1884. 20; board of county prisoners, ST.
SOS: Dollar & Hamill. estimate on
court house contract, s4,6s9: Bell &
Kent, plans for court house, 81, 452.5 so;
St. Joseph's hospital care of sick, ST.
S23. 20: St. AIMS hospital. s320.36.
The clerk was instructed to advertise
for bids for the care and maintenance
of the sick and poor per capita by the
week for the year of 1899. n also in
viting proposals to furnish medicine
and medical attendance for the prison
| ers in the county Jail, etc. Bids to in
clude post mortems and autopsies when
reuuired.
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Total ............. ..'...''..'. '...'.''''f-V
The state central committee has adopted
the following rules for the government OF
the conventions:
l. Delegates and alternate delegates
shall be democratic residents of the coun-
~ they represent.
. In the absence Of a delegate his al
ternate shall cast his vote.
3 In the absence of a delegate and his
alternate. a majority of the delegation Of
that county shall be entitled to cast the
vote of the absentee.
4 In case any county shall be without
representation, either by delegates or
their a~lternates. such county shall not be
entitled to vote.
3. In the preliminary organization OF
the convention the unit rule shall not
prevail. but the vote of each delegate shall
be counted in accordance with his own
views.
BY order Of the state democratic central
committee. w. nj. COChRlLL,
John G.. MORONY, Chairman.
Secretary.
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ZACH succeeding annual encamp-
r ment of the Grand Army of the
Republic shows a thinning out
Of ranks. 1t is more than thirty-three
years since the end of the war of the
rebellion. All who survive. If they have
not already passed IL, must be approach
ing the age of 60. That death is busy
with the veterans is proved by the con-
stantly lessening membership of the
Grand Army. In 1896 there were 3i0,6l0
members in good standing. Last year
the number was reduced to 3l9, i56, and
1t is probable that the report to be made
i'm Cincinnati will show a membership
Of less than 300, 600. As the commander
in-chief her said: The beginning Of the
end is in sight; the day of small things
is before US"
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ALDERMEN WERE FINED
Mayor Lesser Scores the Tardy
Members.
MUCH ROUTINE BUSINESS
PLAYS and Specifications Accepted for
Two New Sewer Districts - Bills
Read and Acknowledgements
o. the City Oficers.

Mayor Lesser once before threatened
TO impose a fine on aldermen who were
late at council meetings or who did
not show up at all, and he carried his
threat into execution last evening by
imposing a fine of $40 on all the alder
men who were not on hand.
The council waded through a lot OF
routine business in a short time and 1t
was all over before 10 O'Clock. Bids for
the construction Of sewers in two new
improvement districts were ordered ad-
vertised for; the reports of the city
officers were received, and a lot of other
matters disposed Of.
II was 500 o'clock when the mayor
dropped his gavel on the desk. Alder
men Mcguire. Hamin, Fitzpatrick, Dav-
idson. Pozega and Gangner were the
only ones present, and Street Commits
sioner O'Neill was sent out to rustic up
another member. He did not find n
and he so reported. The six aldermen
then put in a good, long time waiting.
Mayor Lesser said he would impose a
fine Of so upon all the absent aldermen
unless they could give some good reason
for their absence. DIR. Mckenzie came
i'm Just at this point, but he said he was
professionally engaged. The fine upon
DIR. Mckenzie was then ordered re-
mitted.
Alderman Pat Dalton also came in right
here. His fine, too, was RENTED, as he
had a good excuse to offer.
A petition was received from the
school board for permission to construct
a sewer from the Lincoln school 10 the
Fourth street sewer. Mr.. Davidson
moved that the prayer of the petition
b. granted, which was carried.
Thc months bills were then read.
Those for labor were ordered paid and
those for material n others were re-
ferred to the finance committee.
Alderman Devine came in during the
reading of the bills.
Reports of the city officers were then
read. The report of City Treasurer
Walkup was the first. The balance
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building. The petition was not grant
ed. the vote upon the motion being
three ayes. five nays.
The council then adjourned until next
Monday evening.
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TEN PAGES.
THURSDAY. SEPT. s. 1895.
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.

democratic state convention is hereby
called 20 meet in the city of Anaconda,
Mont, at u m. on Wednesday, Sept. q,
1895. for the purpose Of nominating a can
didatc for congress. one chief Jlstic" of
the supreme court. one associate justice
Of the supreme court. one clerk OF tn" SUI
preme court. and for the transaction cf
such other business as may properly come
before the convention.
The representation in the convention Is
apportioned among the several counties
=. foflnurG.
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Mike Bauer. brother of John Bauer
an old-timer Of Anaconda, died yester-
day at Deer Lodge. The remains VIII
be brought to Anaconda to-day.
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Funeral of John NJ. McCabe takes
place at 2:30 y. m. from Ehrets place.
Services at st. Pauls Catholic church.