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The silver lance., 1898-12-30

At the age of one hundred and
eleven years the oldest man in vi
emma" is described as hale and hearty,
and able to enjoy joke and other
good things of life. He was six years
old when Louis XVI. of France was be-
headed, eighteen when Trafalgar was
fought, and fifty when Queen Victoria
began the longest reign in British his
tory. And this is his philosophy of
life: II never worried and 1 never
grieved. l worked until was tired,
and slept in unbroken rest until it
was time to work again. 1t is those
who sit brooding over their misfor-
tunes who grow old before their time,
and whole nights sorrowing has
never put a copper into any mans
pocket or made misfortune lighter to
bear" Concerning his personal ha-
bits, he says, 81 got drunk twice in my
life-once through my own fault and
once through the fault of others; and
I was SO dreadfully i'll afterward that
1t was not difficult to keep sober with
that remembrance on my mind" There
are profound truths in his philosophy
waich. II adopted, would physically
benefit every human life.
The silver lance., 1898-12-30

Nicola Tesla promises miracles. He
will telegraph without wires, and op-
crate a ship at sea by magnetic waves
from the shore, which will con-
troll the machinery and guide the ship
quite as well as If there were officers
and crew aboard. There will therefore
be no commerce that will give poor
Jack employment; and as for fighting
at sea there will be a total absence of
1t, with nobody to work the guns or
do the killing and the dying.
The silver lance., 1898-12-30
Gigantic Gas Deal.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dee. 23.-The gigan.
tic consolidation of the local gas. light
and heating companies was consummat-
ed to-day. The capital invested ex-
ceeds $26000,000. An idea of the in
corporation of the combine will be ap.
precited when it is stated that one
company will in the future control the
gas, light and heating supply of Pitts
burg and Allegheny and will have alb
soltlte power to make, raise or lower
the price to all consumers.
The silver lance., 1898-12-30
Peace Commissioners Reach New York

New York, Dec. 24.-The steamer
St Louis, with the American Peace
Commission on board, arrived shortly
after a. m. The commissioners will
go TO washington to-day to deliver the
peace treaty as Christmas present to
the President
The silver lance., 1898-12-30

A correspondent Of the Rochester
Herald thinks that Colonel Roosevelt
never was sincere, and that he went to
war for political purposes. Prejudice
frequently warps good judgment, but
1t seldom twists it entirely out OF
shape. However. If we had an army
of insincere soldiers of that kind it
could whip the universe
The silver lance., 1898-12-30

There was considerable smoke and
confusion at Santiago, but Admiral
Cervera has q very fair idea of Just
what happened to his feet and who was
responsible.
The silver lance., 1898-12-30

"Muggins called up his first wife at the
seance last night aGd what do you think
he said to her?' Goodness knows He
told her he wished she would give his sec
ond wife her recipe for mincemeat"
The silver lance., 1898-12-30

A catalogue of 300 prizes, suitable to
every taste and condition, mailed on
inquiry. Prizes given for saving Dia.
mond &C" Soap wrappers. Address
Cudahy Soap Works. South Omaha
Nebraska.
The silver lance., 1898-12-30

An authority states that a ton Of
diamond is worth $35,000,00O. Re-
member this. and don't pay a cent
more.
The silver lance., 1898-12-30

Who can subdde his own anger is
more than strong; who can allay an
others is more than wise. Hold fast
to him who can do both.
The silver lance., 1898-12-30

A mans ideas of women are formed
from experience, rather than from OBJ
servation.
The silver lance., 1898-12-30

No man ever allows his whiskers tc
grow long enough to conceal a dia-
mond pin.
The silver lance., 1898-12-30

1t is rather discouraging to a man
to have to wait until after he is dead
in order for the world to find out how
good he was.
The silver lance., 1898-12-30

A woman looks into one glass to
paint her face, but a man looks into
several to paint his nose.
The silver lance., 1898-12-30

A bird on a woman's hat is worth a
dozen in the bush-to the cunning
milliner.
The silver lance., 1898-12-30

Our standing army would be simply
rank were it not for the officers.
The silver lance., 1898-12-30

The most profitable teaching is the
lesson of the moment.
The silver lance., 1898-12-30

It's a wise son who doesn't neglect
the education of his parents.
The silver lance., 1898-12-30

A woman never laughs at love unless
she Is afraid of it.
The silver lance., 1898-12-30

Long hair on a man is very apt tt
cover a multitude of cranky ideas.
The silver lance., 1898-12-30

Many hungry man wishes he were
outside the soup
The silver lance., 1898-12-30

A woman saw the first snake, but
men have been seeing them ever since
The silver lance., 1898-12-30

A new bridge costing $1,000 has
just been built across the Rhine at
Bonn.
The silver lance., 1898-12-30

Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 24.-COlOnel W.
j. Bryan returned to Lincoln yester-
day afternoon and was last night ten
dered a reception at the Olive theater
by the Waman's Bimetallic League.
The house was crowded and Colonel
Bryan received an ovation He was in
troduced by Governor Holcomb who
formally welcomed him home and COM
plimented him for his patriotism in en-
listing in the army
After thanking his neighbors for their
cordial welcome and complimenting
the members of his regiment, he justi-
fed his resignation as follows:
Il had five months of peace in the
army and resigned in order to take a
part In fight. | am as much inter
ested In the people of the United States
as l am in the people of Cuba. and
unless l am mistaken in Judging we
are called upon to meet more imDor-
tant problems in the United States inst
now than will confront our army in
Cuba. ''-
some of these problems were under
discussion before hostilities began:
others have been thrust upon us as n
result OF the war. Let me improve this
my nrst opportunity. to assure you that
my zeal for the reforms advocated n
few months ago has not in the least
abated. Vital questions cannot he
Killed or buried. and we We're dealing
with vital questions when the call TO
arms resounded through the land.
Ihere are two new questions which
demand immediate attention. because
Congress is asked to act upon them at
once The President recommends that
the regular army be permanently in
-.
creased to 100000 men. This question
must be met now or not at ALL"
Iaking up the subject of imperialism.
MI Bryan said that the President has
Inlslntefpreted the sentiment of the
people. They are opposed to giving tbe
Philippine islands back to Spain hnt
they have not as yet declared in favor
of embarking upon a colonial noIicv 60
great change. he said, could not he
undertaken without more investigation
and deliberation than the people had
yet given to the subject. The principal
part OF MIR. Bryan's speech was deyot
ed to the Philippine question. In this
connection he referred to President Nc
Kinley's inquiry, '.Who will haul down
the flag?" and replied:
"The flag is a national emblem and
is obedient to the national will. If is
made for the people, not the peonIe
for the flag. When the American neo-
pie want the flag raised they raise it.
when they want it hauled down thev
haul it down. The flag was raised m
on Canadian soil during the war of
1912, and it was hauled down when
peace was restored. The flag was
planted upon Chepultepec during the
war with Mexico, and it was hauled
down when the war was over. The
morning papers announce that General
Lee ordered the flag hauled down in
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-10

Dogs and Ponies.

Professor Gentry and his company Of
educated dogs and ponies. some one
hundred In number. will exhibit in this
city under canvas on West Galena IA
South Jackson streets six nights. to be-
gin Monday, July IS. at $50 ;. NJ. with
matinees Wednesday. Thursday. Fri
day and Saturday at $3.50 y m. Pro-
fessor Gentry's exhibition is too veIl
known in this city to need much rrais-
ing. The simple nnou cem mt that
his talented dogs and ponies are rcn
to exhibit here Is sufficient TO enthuse
the little ones. WHO IN turn make the
fact known TO the older ones, end as
usual Professor Gentry will enjoy The
same liberal patronage. His exaIb.iiCn
thoroughly deserves all the praise ina {
il bestowed Upon 1t, for !; would be-
impossible TO devise a more pleasing
and instructive exhibition than the
one given by Professor Gentry and his
wonderful dogs and ponies. Tho Inces
OF admission are: Children % c-Lts.
adults 80 cents.
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Important Business Change.

Butte. July 8. 1ses.-To My Friends
and Patrons: I have This day sold the
entire stock of the Steward Music
louise and the good will OF the business
to the Montana Music company, n
solicit for my successor the liberal pat
ronag that has been extended TO me,
John NJ. Steward. proprietor OF the
Steward Music house, 223 North Main
street.
To the Public: Referring TO the
above notice. We are pleased to an
nOunce that with new and increased IA
cilitiss II is our purpose TO conduct an
extensive and thoroughly equipped
music business. We shall represent the
leading manufacturers OF pianos and
organs and carry a nne stock OF their
instruments. Our shee; music and
small goods department will be thor
oughly reorganized, and through spe-
cial arrangement with the leading
music publishers Of the country We Will
get their new music as fast as pub
lished. In everything in music and
musical instruments We win carry the
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-10
$40 sets of teeth, $40. DR.. wix.
UNION FAMILY THEATeR.
The Rose of Killarney by the ST Perkins
Comedy Company.

The Rose of Killarney by the 81 Perkins
Comedy Company.
The 81 Perkins Comedy company's
offering for the second week of their
engagement at the Union Family the
alter will be the comedy drama In five
acts, "Aline, the Rose Of Killarney"
The play is a new n 20 the theater-
goers of Butte, having been arranged
and adapted for the company by sam
]. Burton. who will appear as the hon
est Irish lad Davy, whose untiring eff
forts in behalf of Aline are alone re-
sponsible for her happiness. The part
is said 10 afford Mr.. Burton many OPP
portunities for keen wit and satire. as
we'll as delicate pathos. and Is one to
thoroughly test an actors versatility.
Miss Lille Coleman as Lilly Lover has
a great surprise in store for her adj
mirers who saw her in Betsy Bug
giles. In Aline Miss Coleman portrays
a character widely removed from that
of Betsy Buggles.
Another important feature of the
weeks engagement is the series of IL
Illustrated songs introduced by Milton
Dawson. The songs ere all aew and
enjoy tho distinction of being popular,
and the Illustrations are fine. many be-
ing in colors.
The orchestra will sustain the excel
lent reputation II has made and the
overtures will be carefully selected and
faultlessly rendered. A novelty will be
introduced In the shape of a comic med
ley. The opening OF the week will also
bring the first appearance of a we'll
known Butte lady. under the disguise
of Montora Rosebud, in vocal selec-
lions.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-10
JUMPED FROM WINDOWS
Mrs. Sharbreau's Lodging House
Quilted by Fire.
ALL OF THEM ESCAPED
III Fire Started in an Adjacent Bakery
and Came Near Resulting In q
Serious Loss OF Life.
Serious Charges.

Fire broke out at 3:15 o'clock this
mornig In a bakery IT. West Broadway
run by Mrs. Brooks Adjoining on the
east is a lodging house conducted by
Mrs. Sharbreau. the building being
Many people were sleeping in the
lodging house and had a very narrow
escape. 1t is believed all got out safe
ly. Mrs. Henderson jumped out OF the
second-story window. Mrs. John Simp-
son and her son. Guy. were carried out
by fremen. Both the bakery and the
lodging house were completely Quilted
and nothing was saved from either.
Futher west is the restaurant OF w.
T.. Henley. with a lodging house above.
The fire spread to this and the fire
men were fighting hard at this point
with prospects of stopping the conia-
grafton at this point. Next west is the
Paragon hotel.
Mrs. Brooks, proprietress OF the ba-
kerry, made very sensational charges
against her husband, with whom she
has had much trouble and who run the
Palace bakery on Park street. She says
that he has threatened her again and
again since their trouble and that she
has seen him prowling around In the
alley back of the bakery. She declared
to the spectators THAT she believed he
had set nre to the property. Mrs.
Brooks escaped with nothing but what
she had on
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-10
The Dock Repaired.

Washington, July s.-Admiral Runce
sent the welcome news to the navy de-
partment to-day that the repairs on
the big dry dock at Brooklyn navy yard
had been completed. II Is expected that
the battleship Iowa can be locked with
in the next three weeks and the dam
age she suffered during the engagement
with Admiral Cervera's fleet repaired.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-10
An Opportunity for . sund.y Outing.

Commencing Sunday. May %. and IN
til further notice, the Northern Pacific
will run a special Sunday excursion
train to Pipestone. Whitehall. Sacries'
ranch and Sappington. The train will
leave from the Northern Pacific local
depot at 3 a. m, reaching Butte on the
return trip at 9 p. m. Round trip tick
cts will be on sale Saturday and Sun
day. good to return the following Mon
day.
Pipestone. 81: Whitehall. $3.50: Lime
Spur. 81; Sappington. 1925.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-10
Presidents Don't Declare War.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
When President Mckinley declared war
with Spain he imposed upon the country
one OF the most serious and difficult Of all
undertakings-the immediate creation OF
n large army. to be organized. equipped.
and sent into action at what Is but a
moments notice. using for the purpose
for the great part raw material.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-10
Omcers Promoted.

Washington. July 9.-The president
has directed the promotion Of Briga-
dier-General s. II. Young and Briga-
dier-General J. F.. Kent to the grade
OF major-eenerals Of volunteers. and
Colonel H.. G. Carroll to the grade OF
brigadier-general. These officers all
took a conspicuous part in the heavy
fighting around Santiago on the first
and second instant.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-10

largest and finest stock in the North
west. We hope to receive your patron
age. and will do our utmost to please
you. Montana Music company. c. r.
Wendell, manager. z2s North Main
street.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-10
$40 sets OF teeth, $40. DR.. WIZ.

Granite ware sale at the Bee Hive
Granite Enamel ware as cheap as tin
ware. Many thousand articles in this
line will be on sale commencing Mon
day. June 81. Supply your kitchen
Best quality goods at half regular price
Bee Hive company. % to 2S West Gran
lite.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-10
On Their WAY Home.

Port Said. July Six vessels be-
longing to the feet OF Admiral Cana
ra have arrived here from Suez on their
way back TO Spain.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-10
Ordered TO Tampa.

Chickamauga. une s.-The LIST Ohio
cavalry to-day received orders to pre-.
pare to move on Thursday next TO Tampa
where they will embark for Santiago.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-10

Magdalena Polo. aged 2 years. died
yesterday at the home OF her parents.
3i3 South Main. from where the funeral
will take place to-day at 2 p. m
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-10
To- Morrow's Gard.

First race, seven-sixteenths Of a mile
Dutch IL, 1l6: Lou Watkins, 10:
Honest John. III; Lolo, 1O9; Dutch,
Ill; Tommy Tucker. III: Gladys. 100;
Mamie Glen, 10s: Oman Wood, 113,
Red s. Ill.
Second race. five-eighths of a mile
Pallucas. 10; Beautiful Girl. 107; Tag
HARM. 10; Hemera, 107; Prince Fare
well, 10.
Third race. five and one-half fur
longs-Miss Rowena. 106: Dorah Wood.
l07; Scotch Rose, l02; Jollimont. IS: In
bred. 1903; Battese. 100: Mcclellan, SO.
Fourth race, three-quarters Of a mile
Distinction. los: r. Q. Ban. 112; En-
elmo. liz; Carness, 81; Midas. l12: Duke
of York. 101; Punter. SO: Twinkle
Twink, los; Joe Levy. IS; saucy Eyes,
81.
Fifth race, seven-eighths Of a mile
Poe Scout. 104; Queen Nubia, 81; b.
& w, 1902: Alma. 81; Chappie. 1O3:
Kaiser Ludwig. 40: Lochness, log: II
ger Cat, 81; Dolore. los.
Sixth race. three-quarters OF a mile
Alicia. 1902; Emma Rey. 90: Judge
Tam. l0s: Olivia, 1902; Moscow Boy. ss:
Mollie r., 102. Ben Bolt, %; Robin
Hoo H.. 112; Mike Rice, l09; ostro.
90; Una Que Amo, I02.
TRACK NOTES.
crit" Davis is expected 10 arrive
this morning with a carload Of high
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of third. 1t was n drive down the
stretch for Serrano and Joe. q length
apart. and FIVE over Grady, who had
sent Rubicon TO the e with four more
lengths to play in The tape was
reached first by Serrano. a length over
Joe. second. he five lengths from Grady,
and Rubicon FIVE lengths behind all.
Time, 1:47.
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TRACK NOTES.

Crit" Davis Is expected 10 arrive
this morning with a carload of high
Continued on Pare Nine)
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We name below are for we'll
made, strong. s~erviceable trunks
and offer a saving of from 800
to $500 to those In want of a
Trunk. We also carry a full
line of valises and Hand Bags.
which we take pleasure In show
ing. and find IL
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Four campaigners lined up for the
start. Ostler Joe, Serrano. Grady and
Rubicon. There was a little delay, caus-
ed by Joe acting badly. which is not
his custom to do. and the quartette
started away. Serrano leading, joe
Grady and Rubicon in order. They
passed the stand. Rubicon leading Ser
rano a length, he a length In front OF
Joe. who was a length and a half ahead
OF Grady. At the quarter the positions
were unchanged. but an extra length
separated the first three horses. The
same places were held at the half. but
Serrano had climbed up 10 within a
length of Rubicon, and Grady. last, had
lost half a length. The run from the
hal 10 the three-quarters meant a lot
for Serrano. who. at that picket, took
the lead by two lengths over Joe, sec
ond, who had sent Rubicon 10 third.
and Grady three behind all. Into the
stretch Serrano and Joe. two lengths
apart. led Rubicon four lengths. and
Grady had come UP to within a length
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-24

faeturers were able 20 supply the domestic call
Since 1917 however. when duinine was put On
the free list, half of the supply needed by the
United States is manufactured by foreigners
although there are New-York jobbiEg houses
which 10. only meet the price get on the Ger
man and English brands but eminenty
succsssfui in producing that light and bulky
salt which is locked upon with such high favor
BY physicisns.
The present year has b. en- an unusual one as
regards qiinne importations. 1t is away ahead
Of 1886 and 1897. as will be seen from the fol-
lowing figures taken from the reports of the
Bureau OF statistics and corrected to October l.
Fer this term Of the present year there
import I'd Iii go pounds of cipchena or other
;;aiks at a value OF S215,157, as against 1901
tt56 pounds. or Sill ,049. IN the same period Of
1897 end 1.sfe9.014 pounds. or $12d2S5 for the
same period In 1896 The imports of sulphate OF
quinia, in ounces for Eiae months ending Octo-
her ] were as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-24
Average

From this it would appear that as regards
values the present year is more nearly equal 10
that OF 1892 then any of che others.
QUANTITIES OF OPIUM.
As Z str.5uting centre for opium New-York
stands Inrivaed. There are firms In this city
that think nothing OF receiving <fo0.oo0 con-
signinen,s or The drug at time. The bulk OF 1t
from Salnnoa. in Asia Minor. and from
Turkey. in mUin-H Hike round cakes, the color OF
biIch bark The imports for the ten years pre-
ceGing 1877 are as follows:
f,culr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-24

free and dutia BILE. for the first nine months Of
the present year amounted to S2S II :31. which
shows a decrease of about x20OUtt90 from tho
same period OF 1896 and 1897. This country has
exported during the same period x6131o41, as
against 5000, 192 in 1897. and S.,.90T ,601 in
1896 The annual importation or drugs will
average Of late years about $40,0Oa0W
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-24
/ yRh MrN MAyApE0s.

~. ~ Vie i.rni ~ tiiroiir.
\ m,n,L,l al the Queensland Legislative ASSUME
hly. IN Zee q speor.i r'rn;lN ti5c Is IL
iisi i;gcDt;c'). n,r M following iattd .hserya-
lion: '"Ihryi KEEP cutting tilc wont OF ID. sbe"p
hat lays the golden eg.s aI.,ii thty pump IL dry -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-24
Average

For the sake OF comparison the figures for the
laSi three wears for nire months only, ~
the report OF the Bureau OF Statistics. from
y hich these values was taken. only cor
gccted up TO October They are as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-24

The following table al The impOftatiOns Of
ouininc from 1886 to 1895 viii show better than
any hing Else the conditions under which the
New York wholesale drug trade har to deal
With auinine:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-24

:= &c.
$s$s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-24

The total value OF chemicals and drugs. both
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-09-05

That for solid comfort, quick time
and all round general satisfaction.
there is no Railroad on Earth that
appeals . the trave Ter like the great
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-09-05
TOLD BY FIGURES.

"A pound, of phosphorus is sufficient
to tip 100000 matches.
Printing from wooden tabletsi is said
20 have been invented by the Chinese
in the year 160 A. D.
The steam power of Great Britain
represents the combined strength of
1000, COO 600 men.
There are found in both books of
the bible 3,5s6,4s3 letters and 1884, 500
words.
The washing of clothes for the
queens household costs more than $751;
Geo per annum.
The largest organ in the world is
in the Cathedral of Seville, Spain. 1t
has SO pipes and no stops.
Rcdlands, Cal, has a giant moving
machine which cuts n strip of wheat
SO feet wide.
Fifty years ago the population of
Europe was about 2~50,CG0,CCO; it is
to-day, considerably over .3Go, 200, COO.
1t has been demonstrated that the
explosive power of n sphere Of water
only one inch in diameter is sufficient
TO burst a krass'vessel having a resist
ing power OF $4,000 pounds.
\ snail travels at the rate of half
an inch IL second: man walking, four
feet a second; a fast runner, 23 feet;
a fly. "a feet; a fast skater, 80 feet;
Il carrier pigeon, 81 feet; Locomotive
CT miles an hour-8S feet; a swallow,
ego feet.
Ncgetarians came out ahead in a re-
cent 100-kilometer GA miles) walking
match at Berlin with Il time limit of
IS hours. Out of 90 competitors, eight
of whom were v~cgetarians. only six,
all v~egetarians. covered the distance
in the time specifed-the winner fin
ishing in IA hours and Is minutes.