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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-28
REDUCTION or DUTIES.
viii Be Urged by the German Ann
bassador.

Washington. Dec. 27-The German
ambassador. DIR. Won Holleben. has re-
turned TO Washington after an extend
ed absence. during which he held sew
eral important conferences with the au-
thorities at Berlin relative to American
affairs. The ambassador denied him
self to all callers to-day. II isrexpected.
however, that his return will soon
bring about the exchanges with the
state department. and perhaps directly
with the president. relative to number
OF current questions in which both
countries are Interested. Recent cable
reports from Berlin have stated that
the ambassador was returning with
strong instructions toward securing re-
ductions in rates on certain German
imports to this country. The recipro-
city negotiations with Germany came
to halt some months ago. and the re-
ported instructions are probably In the
line OF renewing these negotiations.
A Dr. Won Holleben has had an oppor-
tunity during this trip to learn very
fully and personally the wishes OF the
German government on all questions
relating to the United States. his offi-
cial calls on the authorities here are
awaited with much interest
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of White. Branch & McConkin; hrst
vice president Gustav J. Meyer. Of
Meyers Brothers Drug Co.: second vice
president. Thomas J. Chewing. of the
J. A. Maginnis Sadlery Co.; third vice
president. Alfred Dieckman. of San An
tonic. Texas: fourth vice president. II.
X. Field of San Francisco: fifth vice
president. T. c. Henkle of Springfield,
III.
The report of the committee on I'm
ance shows there Is a balance In the
treasury amounting to S6S.913. The
proposition to amend the constitutilr
so as to discontinue the accident in
surance division of the association was
carried. A graduated scale Of assess
ments. varying from t2.15 for those De
tween 81 and &c years OF age. up to s.
a month for those over A. years OF age
was adopted by large majority. Tn,
scale viii go into effect on January 10
on which date the old plan will cease.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-28
GOlCHOWSKi WILL RESIGN.
The Result of Trouble Over the Expul-
sion of Austrians by Prussia.

London. Dec. 2s.-rhe Vienna CORE
spondent Of the Chronicle says he learns
on the best authority that Count Col
chowski is about to resign the portfolio
of Austro- Hungarian foreign minister.
Count Golchowskis resignation Is the
outcome of the recent policy Of the Prus-
sian government in expelling Austrian
soldiers from the northern provinces OF
Prussia. and Of the speech made I'm the
Austrian reichsrath regarding the ex-
pulsion OF Count Hohensteln. the Aus
tria premier. last month. when, In re-
plying to an Interpolation. he said that
IL the Berlin government did not show
greater consideration to Austrians, the
Austrian government would not hesi-
tate. II necessary, to adopt retaliatory
measures.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-28
A BIG COPPER DEAL.
Property In Arizona Bought by n
syndicate.


New York. Dec. 27.-One Of the larg-
est deals in copper properties ever cf-
fected In this city has been completed.
Fourteen claims adjoining each other.
and adjacent to the great copper mine
of William A. Clark. passed into TIE
hands of eastern capitalists. Franklin
Farrell OF Ansonia. Conn, and l.. j.
Groullch and w. II. Coe OF this city
are the principal members of the syn
dicate OF purchasers. @. W. Hull Of
Arizona was the principal owner Of the
property sold. The property Is located
in the town Of Jerome. Yavapai county.
Arizona. and Is known as the United
Verde extension. Clark's property. the
United Verde. Is regarded as one OF the
greatest copper mines In the world. as
IL pays it's owner about S2.000,00o
monthly. The property transferred
here Is OF about the same extent aud
is said to carry copper ore OF equal
value. Ii Is the intention OF the pur-
chasers to convert the ore into crude
copper at the mine and ship the product
to copper refining establishments st
Bridgeport and Ansonia, Conn, to be
refined.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-28
DROPPED HIS MAN.
A Deputy sheriff Brings Down an
Escaping Prisoner.

Escaping Prisoner.
Special Dispatch TO the Standard.
Helena. Dec. e7.-Deputy Sheriff Ed
Andrews took a shot at a fellow who
was trying to escape from him late
tonight while being taken to the coun-
ty jail for endeavoring to pass a forged
check. The bullet ploughed 1ole
through the fieshy part of the left ,eg
and resulted in bringing the would be
fugitive to a sudden halt. He said his
name was Morton. but this is not be-
lieved. He is at the hospital and in Lo
immediate danger.
He tried to pass a check for $50 drawn
on the Montana national bank, payable
to Andrew j. Morton and signed Hen
ry Cannon Sheep Company" An oifi-
Ger of the bank. to whom the check
was shown. pronounced il a forgery,
and the officer was notified and the fel-
low arrested. While en- route to Jail
he broke away. Andrews fired two
shots i'm the air with no effect upon
Morton's sprinting. Then he aimed
low and dropped his man.
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NINETEEN YEARS.
william y. Moore Convicted OF Robbing
Martin Mahon.

New York. Dec. 27.-William +. Moore,
convicted Of robbing Martin Mahon. a
hotelkeeper OF this city. by the badger
game, was to-day sentenced to 10 years
i'm the state prison. The charge agalnsi
Moore was that he consplred with his
wife. Fayne Moore. to rob Mahon. and
that Mahon was enticed by the woman
to apartments occupied by the Moores
and there compelled by the husband TO
pay blackmail. Moore was convicted
on his second trial. the jury In the hrst
instance having disagreed. In the case
OF his wife, Fayne Moore, the jury also
disagreed and the woman Is now await
ing her second trial. Justice DAILY In the
supreme court to-day. on the appllca-
ton of counsel for Moore. granted a
stay OF execution Of the sentence passed
on Moore by Recorder Con until a mo-
tion could be argued for the granting
OF a certificate OF reasonable doubt I'm
order to enable an appeal To be taken.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-28

various parts of the city to-day IL per-
sons were wounded. several fatally. A
Spanish soldier. marching with his
company to the wharf. attempted TO
pull down a Cuban and American flag
over a door. This started the fight.
The Spsniards were fired on from the
housetops and windows. They returned
the fire. riddling the front of the build
ings with bullets. A man fell on the
steps Of house bleeding from wounds
in the head and shoulders The Span
ish Withdrew. carrying their injured
comrades.
Residents OF San Lazaro street say
the withdrawal of the Spaniards was
due to the appearance Of an American
officer. who persuaded the Spaniards 10
withdraw. The town tonight is prac-
tically in the hands OF the Americans.
The Spaniards tonight are still sup
tween the Prado and the port. but their
soldiers have been withdrawn to within
a few blocks of the port.
Three companies of the 10th regular
infantry. who were hurried into town
this afternoon. are on guard in the
streets tonight. 1t is expected that
the entire 10th regiment will have to be
brought I'm, together with the Sth.
which has been encamped at the trocha
only two miles away. in anticipation OF
such an emergency as exists.
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TALKED WITH PORTLAND.
The Longest Talk In the Telephone His
tory OF the Northwest.

Special Dispatch TO the Standard.
Helena, Dec. 21.-Superintendent SOM
mers of the Rocky Mountain Bell Tele-
phone company had a long talk to-day.
probably the longest in the history OF
the telephone In the Northwest. when
he passed the compliments or the uay
over the wire with Superintendent
George Thatcher Of the Sunset Tele-
phone and Telegraph line OF Portland.
ore. The confab between the Montana
superintendent. sitting In his ONCE IN
the heart OF the Rocky mountains. and
his brother official upon the shores OF
the Pacific. over about 1000 miles or
wire. was made possible by the compile
ton this evening OF the connecting link
of wires that closed the gap between
Wallace. Idaho. and Montana.
About a quarter to ! O'Clock the last
piece Of wire was strung at mile post
No so on the Coeur u 'Alene branch OF
the Northern Pacific. Soon after this
piece OF welcome news reached super
tendent Sommers he lost no time in
making connections with Portland. He
first called up J. II. vanDyke. district
manager for the Rocky Mountain COM
pany az Wallace. who connected him
with Spokane. and In a twinkling MI.
Sommers was congratulatlng Z. Is
Hawkins OF Spokane. superintendent OF
the Inland Telephone company, over the
establishment Of telephone communica-
ton between the Treasure state and the
metropolis OF Eastern Washington.
Let me try Portland" said the Hell
ena man.
IAN right" came back the answer
from spokane: there you are.
Hello, Portland"
Hello. Helena. shake"
This Is worth a small bottle" SAID
Superintendent Sommers.
L. h
footer and for the next five minutes
the two superintendents exchanged
pleasantries and threw bouquets at
each other over the completion or the
connection.
Two local newspaper men were given
a chance 20 try the service and they
pronounce IL excellent. owing TO the
press OF business between Spokane and
the sound country the talks were fire.
quently interrupted. but regardless OF
this the test was very satisfactory. In
about two days Superintendent SOM
mers says he hopes TO have the line clear
TO Portland open for business. The
schedule Of prices has not been decided
upon. He thinks. however. that the rate
viii be about 81 for a half minute talk
from Helena. Butte. Anaconda or Mis-
soula to Portland. with longer talks in
proportion.
Before the Press association adjourns
at Butte Superintendent SOmmers viii
try. II possible. To afford the Montana
pencil pushers an opportunity 10 talk
with some OF the Portland gang Last
Nay the Rocky Mountain company
commenced work on the construction
OF the line that was completed to-day.
The line Is equipped with the best Of
material and promises to furnish salts
factory service. Superintendent SOM
mers Is about the happiest man mag
Unable tonight. as well he may be. He
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-28
1T IS AMBIGUOUS. A
Rios Gables That He Has Surrendered
the Island of Panay.

Madrid. Dec 27.-General Rios. the
Spanish comma nder In the Nizcayas. has
telegraphed to the government from
Iloilo. capital Of the island OF Panay. un-
der date OF Dec. "a, as follows:
Am preparing to embark on the steam
er Leo XIII. for Zamboulga. island of
Mindanao. having yesterday dec. SB) for
mally surrendered Iloilo in the presence
of the military and naval commanders
the mayor and the foreign consuls. Have
charged the German consul w.sn the pro-
lection OF Spanish interests. Shall arrive
at Manila by the end Of the month
Though the dispatch is ambiguous. Il
IL assumed here that 4. surrender OF
IloilO was to the Americans.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-28
BIG COPPER STRIKE.
Five-Foot Vein of Ore which Runs 20
Per Cent. Pure Copper.

Tacoma Wash. Dec. 27.-News of a big
strike at the Lola copper mine has just
reached Tacoma. Several days ago "A five
foot vein of ore was opened just few
feet below the surface which runs 20 per
cent. pure copper and also carries 20
ounces of silver and paying quantities of
gold to the ton. Several veins ramfy on
the property which is owned by Tacoma
capitalists. Indications point to the ore
becoming richer I'm portions than i'm the
place discovered. The mine is located in
the eastern part of Pierce county. at the
foot of Mount Tacoma. on Canada creek.
The formation in the district is practically
Identical with that in the Cornwall cop
per fields and the ore can be mined very
cheaply.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-28
A Bright Boys Death.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Helena Dec. g7.-George R. Sproule. tha
sl.-year-old son OF George w. Sprouie.
clerk OF the United States court for the
district OF Montana. died at AIS home here
to-day after two-days' Illness He was
Injured Saturday while playing with some
other bows. receiving from a fall a blow
on the head that resulted in Inflammation
OF the brain which developed Sunday. His
death is a heart-rending blow 20 his par
ents and friends. He was an especially
bright boy.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-28
VOLUNTEERS COMING BACK.
VIII BE Mustered Out ms Soon as the |
Regulars Arrive.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Boise. Idaho. Dec. Ex-Governor
Steunenberg has been putting forth
strenuous efforts to secure the mus
tering out of the Idaho regiment of
volunteers in Manila. He wrote to the
secretary of war on November 80. stat
ing that he was deluged with petitions
from the Idaho boys asking that they
he discharged. He strongly favored
their being mustered out at once. for
the reason that many OF them have
business interests here. and further
that they went there to fight and not
for garrison duty. To-day he received
a letter from General Corbn written
during Algers absence saying:
'As soon as regiments of the regular
army can be sent to Manila to relieve
the volunteers now on duty there the
regiment from your state will be re-
turned home for muster out"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-28
Dreyfus Duels.

Paris. Dec. H.-The duel with swords
arising out OF the Dreyfus AFFAIR. between
Max Regis. the anti-Semite ex-mayor Of
Algiers. and NJ. Lepic. one Of the editors
OF Les Droits q Homme. which was stop
ped yesterday after numerous vigorous
encounters. ewing To the swords OF the
comhatants being bent. was resumed to-
day. After three hot encounters NJ Lepic
was severely wounded In the abdomen.
Several other duels growing out OF the
Dreyfus controversy are threatened.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-28
Fire Under Control.
20 the standard

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
PocatellO. Idaho. Dec. E--Eire broke
out i'm the Diamondville mines at Dta-
mondville. Wyo.. yesterday afternoon. but
is reported under control to-day. The mine
has been sealed and IL Is not thought that
the shutdown will last more than two
weeks Marcus Daily and others OF Nom
tana own the DiamOndvilie mines. and
most OF the output OF 25oo tons per day
has been shipped 10 Anaconda.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-28
BAD BLOOD.
Police Justice and Captains In n Ro W n
Omaha.


Omaha.
Omaha. Neb., Dec. 27.-Police Justice
Gordon was forcibly elected from the
Office of the city hail to-day by Acting
Captain Her. while examining the Jail
record relative TO the arrest OF a pTis-
oner. and now there are forebodings Of
ciminal charges. contempt proceedings
and other dreadful things threatening
as a result of the encounter. The Judge
had ordered the release of a prisoner
who had been arrested for some petty
offense. The prisoner was let go. hat
at once rearrested. There has been III
feeling existing between the police
judge and the officers for some time.
This afternoon while Gotdon was look
ing over the records Captain Her ap-
peared and said:
You have no business behind here,
judge. and 1 want you 10 get out
This remark was accompanied by cm-
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-28
KNIGHTS OF THE GRIP.
Annual Meeting of the Commercial Trav-
elers' Association.

st. Louis. Dec. 27.-The annual meet
ing Of the Western Commercial Travel
ers' association was held in this city to-
day at the Lindell hotel. about 300
statesmen from al parts Of the United
States attending. The annual address
was delivered by President WilliIm
Conklin. The new officers elected fol-
low: President. william NJ McConKin.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-28
A Real Estate Deal.


Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Livingston. Dec. IA large real estate
deal was transacted In this c.-y to-day BY
which Capt. ID. j. Kennedy. an English
CO pitalist and owner OF the Aioemarie
hotel. sold his interest In the same to
Thompson Bros. general merchants Of
this city. The purchase price is not def
initely known. The property is valued At
$4,000 and the hotel will be repaired and
furnished throughout.
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phatic action. as the sergeant caught
the book and closed IL. Judge Gordon
attempted TO jerk IL from the officer.
and a struggle ensued in which Ills
honor was removed from the Office.
Judge Gordon. white with anger. turned
when outside for a second and sai1:
Very well; I'll see IL you can throw
them behind the bars and keep them
there for a week without filing a COM
plant against them"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-28
PRICE FIVE CENTS.

believes that when the line r. In good
working condition and the meteoroIogi-
cal conditions are propitious II will be
no trick 10 talk to san Francisco via
Portland. He will make the attempt
in a day or 80.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-28
III. UneonstItutionaI.

ST. Paul. Dec. Z.-The supreme court.
by Judge Canty. to-day filed decision
declaring that the acts Of the legislature
appropriating state fun-s for seed grain
loans are unconstitutional because they
appropriate public funds for private use.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-28

street. arresting four. Sergeant Adams
says none of the negroes were hit by his
men, but. according to other reports.
one was killed and six wounded.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-28

Special Dispatch to the standard.
Washington. Dec. IA patent for an
umbrella attachment has been issued to
Frank Searle OF Ennis.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-28
Our Assortment

Though somwhat broken. has many
beautiful pieces that would gladden.
the heart of
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-28
New Year Has
Still to Come
There Is Still an Opportunity
to Square Yourself by Getting
Something Fine in Jewelry as
a New Years Surprise

To offse, that elegant gift you so
Unexpectedly received Christmas
eve
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-03
BERKELEY ON EXHIBITION.

I N the gentlemen chosen to rule the destnles ot 1 Berkeley there is denying that city has an ex- A cellent nucleus for geological exhibit worth going miles to see The Trustees have decreed that anybody desiring to give dance must first secure their permission. Naturally attention will be paid to fool order of this sort and the result will be that the places which the ordinance Is aimed will openly defy it. The Trustees to thnk-if anything they may do can be regarded mental process-that 8 respectable citizen who wishes to entertain his friends may not permit waltzing in his parlor without a license Perhaps school children who take the liberty of stepping in time to the music of the chance hand organ will find that they have violated the law and be haled bowling to the calaboose It IS strange that if the musical of Berkeley Is annoyed and its moral tone endangered by nocturnal revels 1t not remedy the i'll without making an unholy show of itself mans house IS his castle, in Berke ley and to dance therein until the plaster falls is his nalienable privilege. Not only. this, but he would be false to his birthright f when minion of the law sought to interfere he did not whack the of the same and kick him clear the lawn and into the highway.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-03
THE POWER OF THE BOSS.

D RH l. B. WRIGHT of San Jose in ad- ] dress from which elaborate extracts yes D terdav published in The Call, directed the attention of the of that city to the power exer cised by the local political boss and the pernicous influence 1t has upon municipal affairs. The doctor gave specific instances where citizens having business relating to street and school work had been referred by Councilmen and by School Trustees to the boss for an answer The officials in each case added Whatever is satisfactory him will be satisfactory to me"
 In the instances cited by Dr. Wright the business which the citizens had with the Council and with the School Board was perfectly legitimate There was nothing in either which the officials might not have brought up and decided in open meeting There was no taint of job, suggestion of poodle involved in either application. Still the officials did not feel free to act without the boss. His consent had to be obtained for the performance of legitimate duties as well in matters that have to be kept dark for fear of exchanging seat in the City Hall for cell at San Quentin.
 It is perplexing study to determine where the boss derives such powers these The development of his existence in American politics is one of the most extraordinary features of the times. As rule power carries with it responsibility but the boss has no responsibility Great service worthy done natur ally gives the performer power in the community but
 
 office nor of intellect, of wealth, of social position Nevertheless he rules the free and restive people of the United States with apparent case. It matters not to him which party trumphs, which fac ton succeeds, what policies voted up down. what principles are sustained rejected. Serene amid the clash of parties, undisturbed by the election day. he holds his way and when the elect of the people are installed into office he appears be- fore them and calmly proceeds to dictate what they shall do
 There have been some bosses in the country whose political power partially explained by their zeal in promoting public improvements. Such men Boss Shepard in Washington and Boss Tweed in New York, by undertaking great works and providing ployment for the people even while they tolerated and shared general plunder of the taxpayers, per formed something that appealed to the civic pride of the rich and the necessities of the poor; but the average boss does nothing of that kind. He gener- ally opposes public enterprises and municipal inn provements does not even to keep the streets clean or we'll lighted and carries every department of municipal government in the most shiftless possible preferring generally to enrich himself and his creatures by species of petty larceny from funds