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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21
France Wants War.

London, Feb 20.-It is asserted on
good authority that the Royal Niger
company has been instructed. after
trying all peaceable means, to compel
the retirement of the French from
British territory and to compel them by
force. The sultanate of Sokoto is a
feudatory of the camp, and was re-
Gently placed under British protection.
The situation is regarded as extremely
grave.
The Daily Mail says it has received
confirmation of the news from Sokoto
The Times. commenting editorially
says it cannot credit the report, and
reproves the levity of the French
press regarding grave situation. The
presence of a French force at Argunlie,
the Times declares. would be SO tiagrant
breach of any possible construction
of the Bay Burua agreement of 1890
tAnglo- French treaty at Busha) that
nothing but the immediate withdrawal
could avert the most deplorahle conse-
quences.
other papers publish similar articles,
urging Lord Salisbury 10 intimate
| plainly that Great Britain's limit of
squeeze ability" had been reached.
The Morning Post says: IF France
! is making deliberate plans To annex
| British territory by military occupation
| there 1t can only imply that she desires
war. In that case her wish will be
| doubtless gratified.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21
A GRAVE SITUATION.
a French Force Reported to Have In
vaded English Territory in Africa.

Akassa, Niger Coast Protectorate,
West Coast of Africa, Feb. 20.-Intelli-
gence has arrived here that two French
expeditions are advancing toward So
koto, capital of the sultanate of Sokoto,
on the Sokoto river. in the extreme north
of the Harrou states. and that six
French officers with force of 200 men,
have arrived at Argunhi and Tagga.
The former town is an important point
on the Sokoto river. about half way
from the sultans capital and the River
Niger. and it within the British sphere.
The sultan of Sokoto has commanded
the French force to halt about 40 miles
from the capital. The Royal Niger COM
pany's representative. Deputy Agent
William Wallace, is holding the COM
panys force with ammunition and stores
in readiness and is awaiting instructions
to assist the sultan of Sokoto and to Sc
cure French evacuation of British ter
litnrN.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21
simply Ridiculous.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Maria. YOU look simply ridiculous with
that tremendous ostrich feather in Your
hat-as elderly woman as you are
4 know IT, John. / borrowed * from
the hils hat YOU wear when Yau 40 uUt
marching with The Respondent knights
n inc Ancient aud Honorable order ~
Fuzzy Guz2lys.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

When will the negroes ever get
show in this country? The Illinois SUI
preme court has handed down an opin-
ion that the act of breaking into
henhouse and stealing chickens is bur-
glary
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21
Switzerland BUYS Railroads.

Berne Feb. 2o-The referendum has re-
suited in popular approval of tho pro-
posed state purchase of the railroads OF
Switzerland at a cost Of about billion
francs $500. 100000. The government is
projecting loan for the purchase.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

The extraordinary precautions taken
10 protect the Spanish cruiser Niscaya
in New York harbor are unnecessary.
While the New Workers are not Amerl-
cans they are not yet Spaniards and are
comparatively ignorant of Spanish
stratpgN.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

Four states in Brazil. comprising one
tenth of the area and one-quarter Of
the population, propose to secede. If
they shall take warning from little
secession movement in this country
thirty odd years ago which didn't sue
coed, they will recede from their pur-
nose to secede
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

If Mr.. Mckinley will kindly say the
word, Columbia will lay aside her sack
cloth, arise from the ash heap and open
an aggressive fire of brickbats into
SPANS yard. paying particular atten-
ton to her cellar door.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21
TrnnsvaaI Mounting Guns.

London Feb. 2o.-The Cape Town cor
respondent of the Daily Mail SAYS: The
Transvaal government is mounting guns
nj Johannesburg and conveying MaNims.
shells rifles and cartridges to that point
in an offensive and estentatious manner.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

State Senator Garfield has introduced
a bill i'm the Ohio legislature which con-
templates putting every appointee in
the state and municipal governments
under civil service rules. And this in
Ohio, The son of his father is liable To
be guiteauen. too.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

A terrible blizzard is reported on the
lakes. the storm reaching its greatest
fury at Milwaukee. great many
schooners are probably going down.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

Mr.. Gage seems to be letting slip a
golden opportunity to remark that If
the country were more firmly commit
ted to the gold standard, the disaster
10 the Maine would never have hap
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

We infer from a few occasional re-
marks by the Partisan populace that
some people entertain a desire to use
M. lola as a cuspidor.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

If France enters into an alliance with
Spain against the United States, Max
Nordau has vastly underestimate the
degeneracy of the French.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

It has been decided that it is time to
take action on the cayuse question, and
to do something to rid the range of these
worthless beasts. Cattle owners are
aware that horses next to sheep are most
inimical to range conditions, and that
the removal of several thousand head of
these animals will afford that much more
feed for cattle.--Teton Chronicle.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

II is TO be- hoped that the Maine dis
aster investigation will be attended by
more willing witnesses than those
called out by the Hanna bribery inves-
tication
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

The only thing we can find to thank
Spain for is that she seems to favor the
morning papers.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

These are the days when we particu-
larly regret that Blaine of Maine ism
steering the thing.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

The ship of state admits shaking
up but she begs to inform Spain that 1t
never touched her.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

Nav York Offlce-4s Tribune Building.
chicago office-is9 The Rookery.
The S. c. Beckwith Special Agency
Sole Agents Foreign Advertising.
Washington Bureau-1n5 Y stree
N. w.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

What has become Of Secretary of
state sherman all this while? 1t looks
as IL il was good Day With him.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

1t is hoped by all loyal Americans that
the blowing up of the battleship Maine
was purely accidental. But If otherwise
look out for no end of trouble, as the
country is in such a state that only
small excuse may precipitate a bloody
struggle.-Stevensyile Tribune.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

Under Mckinley's care the American
eagle bids fair to become a screaming
farce
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

Meanwhile thousands of currency
reform schemes are suffering from IN
attention and neglect
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

~HE Mississippi state superintend-
ent Of public instruction is urg-
ing the legislature Of that state
to provide that newspapers be used for
the teaching ~ history in the public
schools. The newspaper has been used
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

All general business letters and CORE
snondence should be addressed TO the
STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY
Anaconda, Mont
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

The Standard has branch offices at
Butte. Missoula and Great Falls. where
advertising rates will be furnished on ap-
plication.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

to Animals will please get move on
itself and stop the frightful slaughter
Of microbes.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

The accident theory has lost so much
ground that it has hardly any stand
ing
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

The poor fellows on the Maine, how
ever. didn't sink SO low as the Span
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21
TO ADVERTISERS.

The Anaconda Standard guarantees It's
advertisers bona iide paid Circulation,
Daily and Sunday. three times greater
than that of any other newspaper pu .u
,isbed In the state of Montana. Advertis-
ing contracts will be made subject 10
this guarantee.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

The Parisians held another enthusiasts
tic session Of Bedlam yesterday
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

Daily and Sunday, one year...-.'...-Slo. W W
Daily and Sunday. six months. e'U
f,ssis. - S,r.,-,xs, One rnonth.... 100
500. 49,. go ....... zoo
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

The fruit growers of Montana should
profit by the action of Germany prohib-
iting infected fruit coming into her ports.
There is need of prohibitory laws on the
same subject right here.-Montana Fruit
Grower.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

Main ofice-standard Building. Ana
conda. Telephone No. l.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

The February thaw caused the wild
maddening waters to rush by this office
in rampageous profusion Saturday last.
1t seemed just like spring. There were
lots of swallows in sight, and they were
the thickest at Windsor bar.-Jefferson
County Sentinel.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

Postage free for the United States. can
ada and Mexico. Elsewhere
postage added.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

We have heard of two republicans in
Carbon county who endorse the single
gold standard policy of this administra-
ton. and both of them live in Red Lodge.
There may be a few others scattered
over the county. but not many. Bimet-
allism and the preservation of the Ding
ley law will be the slogan of the Carbon
county republicans next fall.-Gebo Sen
tinel.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

1t is not right for Buttes residents to
smell birthstone throughout their earth
~ days. and still have nothing else IN
the world to come. No wonder the aver
age man of Butte occasionally takes a
sniff of something besides.-Neihart Her
aid.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

If Cuba should fall into American hands
1t would be a favorite field for American
exploitation. 1t is thought that the op-
portunities for money and labor would
be so good that 100000 Americans would
migrate there within a few months.-Dil-
lon Tribune.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21
$40 90 REV ARD.

viii be paid for the arrest anc convic-
ton of any person caught steaHhs 1he
Standard from subscribers.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

Those who start for the gold fields of
the North need not expect a primrose
Journey, and, as things now look, they
will save themselves a good deal OF DIS
comfort and expense by waiting until
spring before striking the trail.-Helena
Independent.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

1t looks somewhat like rubbing II in
on the country for the Spanish newspa-
pers to urge that the American divers
be not allowed to descend alone and ex-
anime the Maine. 1t is not bad enough
that an American warship should be de-
stroyed in foreign harbor. but the inti-
nation is thrown out that the examina-
ton conducted under the authority of
the American government might lead to
underhand methods in fixing the blame
Butte Miner.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

Judging from the cabled reports OF the
conduct of counsel witnesses and all 9TH
ers connected with the trial of lola, civ
iization is suspended in Paris for the
nonce. No backwoods justice court or
band of lynchers could well exhibit so
much disorder more numerous viola
tions of rules of evidence or disregard of
principles of legal procedure.-ielena
Herald.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

subscription Rates Payable in Advance
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

The Helena business men have prom
jsed to raise $40. 900 for the new capitol
fund to be used in the prelimnaries to
the building and the state is anxiously
waiting for them to get the building un-
der way. But we favor building cheap
affair for when the rest of the town
dies the state ought not to be out much
for moving its state house.-Bozeman
Courier.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

If ii will be easier for sightseers to get
into the National park, enlarge it. If
harder, because of inadequate accommo-
dations leave it as it is. What the peo-
pie of this country have right to eX-
pect is that there shall be no barriers
thrown up by politicians against free
access to Wonderland by people who con-
form to reasonable rules.-Bozeman
Courier.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

The live stock outlook wqS never bright
err than at the present time and the flu
ture is full of hope and promise for those
who are engaged In this important in
dustry.-Billings Gazette.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

We may be misjudging the Spaniards,
but the combination of circumstances
and natural differences is certainly
against them.-Great Falls Leader.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

Judge Mcfarland who holds a position
as justice of the peace of Big Spring
township. declares it to be his official
policy to generally defer to the county
attorney when a request is made for the
binding over of an accused person. We
think the gentleman errs in assuming
this position, and if he continues to pur-
sue this line of policy much unnecessary
expenditure of the public funds will re-
t-Lewstown Democrat.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

If any blame shall finally attach to the
Spanish in this matter not even the obse-
quious good will of President Mckinley
or the tyrannical bulldozing methods of
Speaker Reed will avail to prevent con-
gress from taking such prompt action as
will insure ample reparation and ven
geance. Meantime the country will keep
cool and preserve its dignity in the face
OF the grave and serious questions that
confront it.-Great Falls Tribune.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

How to secure conviction for crime in
Butte and Anaconda is a puzzle left for
future generations to solve.-The Missou-
liam.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

1t is a trayesty upon justice that the
Stockmen Of Montana are SO heavily
taxed ON property which might bc total
" destroyed through disease or the rig
ors Of severe winter while the mine
owners, whose stock i'm trade is practical
~ imperishable. pay total of about 81
per cent, as much taxes on four and one
half times as much asseSsable property
The stoCkmen of the state should see
that they have better representation on
the board ct equalization Perhaps a
wine supper or two at their expense
would have saIutary effect-Dawson
County Review.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21

This paper regrets the tone taken by
some of our democratic contemporaries
against the union of all bmetallists to
oppose the common enemy. the gold STAN
dard party, as represented by the pres
ent administration and its followers.
While they concede that the remonetiza-
tion of silver is the great and paramount
issue, they are Vet unwilling to join hands
with men who are equally sincere on this
question, because they march to the bat
tie under another banner.-Billings
Times.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-21
TEN PAGES.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY Il. 1898.
The National Bird.

Chicago paper proposes that the
~ eagle be dethroned as the nation
al bird and the hen elevated IN
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-04-05

the hitching. ordinance. the granting OF
special privileges for pumping cables to OF
companies and the discussion Of the Third
street tunnel project, the tunnel was KEEP
busy until late in the afternoon.
The principal discussion arose over a
motion to enact an ordinance annulling the
present hitching ordinance. which was de.
feated.
After decided protests from representa-
tfves from the Woman's Christian Temper.
ance union, the Rnskin Art club and thu
mothers convention. an ordinance prohib
ting all forms of masking upon the public
streets between 6 p. m. and a. m. was
passed. .1l
On a motion by Councilman Nickel
street railroads WIN be compelled to pu,
culverts across such streets as the super.
intendent of streets may designate.
The telegraph, telephone and electric
companies were given ninety days more In
which to complete their underground con.
duits.
The sign ordinance as reported from the
special committee to which II had been
referred for alteration, caused storm OF
opposition when pres ented before the coun-
Gil, and was laid over after having been
once passed and afterward reconsidered.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-04-05
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
All Kinds Of Grist From the Munich.
Mill

After considerable controversy between
the board of park commissioners and the
finance committee, the claim of G. j. Gr.f-
fifth for $39. 70, incidental expenses, incurred
in the transfer of Griffith park to the city,
was finally allowed.
In the matter of the request from the
board of park commissioners for authority
to advertise for sale privileges covering the
use of certain land in Eiysian park for
menagerie and buildings incidental there
to, the desired authority was granted ON
recommendation of the finance committee.
The city clerk was instructed to present
demands upon the tax fund of '97-'9S for
$685. rebate Of taxes on two lots of the Knob
Hill tract belonging to Miles Dodd, jr This
tax rebate was allowed on recommendation
of the finance committee to whom Mr.
Dodd's petition for their rebate was re-
ferred. The lots were taxed for improve
ments that did not exist. Norman Shultis
petition for rebate of taxes against lot
In Weisendanger tract for improvements
that did not exist, was, on recommendation
Of the finance committee, allowed to the
extent of 50. The demand Of John Clark
was denied.
The sewer committee reported in the
matter OIL IN6 pelltlUH w u. l.. Earl, asking
permission to connect property at the cor
ner of Wiltshire boulevard and Carondelet
street with the sewer upon Carondelet
street, that this property had been as
sessed for the construction of sewers in
that district, and recommended that the
petition be granted. The street superin-
tendent was instructed to issue the neces-
eary permit for the work.
In the petition of Sadie Valentine, asking
the construction of an eight-inch sewer on
st. Louis street, the sewer committee in
its report recommended that permission be
granted. The city engineer was then In
structed to present ordinance of intention
for the performance of this work and to
designate the district of assessment and
to exclude therefrom the Hollenbeck park
| property.
A final inspection of Railroad street from
Main to Redondo streets will be made by
| the commission today at 9 a. m.
| On motion of Mr. Baker 1t was ordered
that the name of Mann street be changed to
Korean street.
On motion of Mr.. Toll it was ordered that
all bids for drugs will be returned un-
opened.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-04-05
NO MASKING ALLOWED
A Protest Against the Indecencies of
All Fools Night

A committee of ladies representing vari-
GUS woman's leagues and temperance as
sociations appeared for the purpose of pro-
testing against "Al Fools Night" asking
that an ordinance be passed to prevent
masking in the streets at night during Fl
esta week. Mrs. c. M. Severance, as a rep
resentative of the council of mothers, was
outspoken in her protest against the in
decencies perpetrated in the streets on "All
Fools Night" year ago. Mrs. Severance
stated that the mothers of this city cry out
against official tolerance of the iniquities
practiced on the Saturday night of Fiesta.
A representative of the Ruskin Art club
also protested against "All Fools Night
and asked the council to prevent the dis
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-04-05
PIP S. Spring St., Los Angeles, Cal.

fire alarm and police telegraph wires. of a
duct in our underground conduit system a
list of streets and parts Of streets on which
such duct is desired.
I'm looking over our maps we find that
it is not possible to sell the city duct COW
ering the various localities asked for, for
the reason that in some places we have no
vacancies and in others we will be obliged
to fill our vacant space within compare
lively short time.
1--WE desire, however to accommodate the
city in any way that may be within our
power, and it occurs to me that we may be
able to furnish you with all requisite wires
in our present cable system. Such plan
would save the city all the expense of rs-
pairs and maintenance, and I am sure
would give you more reliable service than
by any other method.
&C. w. HINCHCLIFFE,
Assistant General Manager"
The matter was referred to the city cleo
trician for report.
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NINETY MORE DAYS
In Which to Get Wires in the Conduit
District underpround

OlSCT1cC Underground
The special committee to whom the ad-
Visibility Of extending the time for taking
down poles and wires and placing the wires
underground reported that on thorough In
vestigation having notified all companies
using poles and wires in the city to ap-
pear before the committee to show, cause
why they are not ready to comply with
the ordinance.
Mr.. James, representing both the West
ern Union and the Postal companies. asked
that he be allowed to see the committee.
He stated that both companies were ready
to comply with the ordinance. and would
have their wires underground in ninet y
days. The report Of the committee was
adopted.
The special committee will meet Tuesday
afternoon at $3.50 to talk the matter over
with Mr.. James.
Mr.. Blanchard moved that the superin-
tendent Of streets be instructed to ascer-
tain the location of all wires or poles along
public streets in the conduit district
which are maintained by private parties
or corporations without franchise. and re-
port the same to the city council. The mo-
tion was adopted.