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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-10
GENERAL ADVANCEMENT,
Education a Great CiviIizing Factor
Among the Indians.

Among the Indians.
Washington, Oct. 9.-The annual re-
port OF Commissioner of Indian Affairs
William l. Jones shows a general adj
vancement in the condition of the ma
tion's wards" Education, the greatest
FACTOR in solving the status of the Ia
dams, is being pushed forward in the
service, and now there are l47 we'll
equipped boarding schools and an equal
number of day schools engaged in the
education of 23.957 pupils. The average
attendance has steadily increased for
the past 2l years. Vigorous inquiries
show that SO per cent of these pupils
who have gone through the schools and
returned to their homes are reported to
be In good physical condition, contrary
to the frequent suggestions that the
change might break a naturally strong
and vigorous constitution. OF the pu-
pills attending school. per cent are re-
ported as excellent or first class. 73 per
cent as good and medium, while only
"a per cent are considered bad or
worthless, showing, in the commission
er's judgment, the value of a system
which can. in generation. develop
from savages IS per cent of good aver
age men and women.
Under the present regime. the large
net decrease in enrolment and attend
ance of last year has been changed
into net increase of l.0i0 and 995 en-
rollment and average attendance re-
spectively for the present year. The
reservation schools show the largest
gain. Agents are now being urged TO
greater exertions to fill the schools to
the limit of their capacity and future
developments, Mr.. Jones predicts. will
undoubtedly emphasize that a regula-
ton enforcing compulsory attendance
upon the schools must be enacted. The
placing Of Indian children in the public
schools Of the country for the purpose
OF co-education OF the race does not
appear to meet with much success. but
a fuller test of it's value and practi-
cability is TO be made this year. The
school plants in the service are valued
at over $4,000. 900 and large funds for
keeping them in repair are urged.
Congress is asked to legalize the al
lotments on the Uncompahgre reserva-
tion made after April I, 1898. TO remove
all doubt
Referring TO the torturing and burn
ing of Seminoles in Oklahoma last jan
uary. the report says IL is thought in
demnity will soon be paid by the gov
ernment 10 all members Of the Semi
mole nation injured by the mob of law
less whites in that occurrence and the
whites guilty OF the outrages are now
being prosecuted.
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port, r. l. Both of the regiments are
due to arrive at San Juan next Friday
The occupation of Porto Rico Is not
formally to be given to the American
forces until the 18th inst. In case the
spanish authorities object to the land
ing of the regiments at San Juan prior
to the date fixed for the occupation Of
the island. General Brooke has discre-
tionary authority TO send them to any
other point on the island.
II Is expected that General Brooke
will send three and possibly five regi-
ments of volunteers. now In Porto Rico.
back to the United States soon after
the arrival Of the troops which sailed
to-day. The returning troops are ex-
pected to leave Porto Rico probably on
Sunday. the 18th inst. Three of the
regiments to return will be the Sd I'LL
nois. the 6th Pennsylvania and the 6th
Massachusetts. General Brooke may
select two other regiments to return.
but thus far the department has not
been advised what regiments they
will be.
A transport sailed to-day from San
tiago for Ponce to bring back some of
the American troops to the United
States.
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THE PRESIDENT AT CANTON
TOUCHING AND PATHETIC SCENES
AT THE RAILWAY STATION.
A silent But sympathetic weicome-N No
New Developments i'm the
Tragedy.

Canton. Ohio. Oct. 9.-The home coming
OF President and Mrs. Mckinley to-day
for the funeral of George ID. Saxton was
attended with a most touching and pa
thetic scene at the railway station. Many
people were at the depot when the :-.Iin
arrived and extended the party a silent
but sympathetic, welcome. The party ar
rived at 1925 o'clock. NJ. c. Barber, the
presidents brother-in-law. was at the sta
tion with several friends of the family.
and DIR. Fraunfelter, who was called to
take charge of Private John Barber the
sick soldier.
President and Mrs. Mckinley were first
out Of the car and were assisted by
George Il. Frease TO the carriage in wait
ing. Mrs. Barber. Mrs. McKinley's sister.
followed and was Joined by her husband.
John Barber was carried from the train
by his brother George and by George G.
Clark. Miss Helen Mckinley and Mr..
and Mrs Stewart A. Borman of Lorraine,
the latter the presidents niece, who start
ed with the party from Washington. left
the train at Pittsburg to take another
road.
The president and party went direct to
the Barber home. which IL the old Saxton
homestead. and was the Canton home Of
the McKinleys during his life i'm congress.
Mrs. Mckinley showed evidences of the
sufferings from the shock and of fatigue
from the journey. but bore up remarkably
well and was able to be about the house.
Both sisters and the president viewed
the remains, which looked natural, none
Of the marks of the tragedy being exposed
on the face or features. Except when the
president. accompanied by Mr.. Barber.
took a short walk. the party remained at
the Barber house all day. Many flowers
are being received from sympathetic
friends of the president and the family,
Washington friends having placed many
m 10 hafnra ct
The funeral arrangements were con-
cluded after the arrival of the party. They
are to be held from the Barber home ct
o'clock Monday afternoon and will lie
private. Rev. o. p. Milligan. pastor of
the First Presbyterian church, will iii
ciate. 1nterment will be in Wcstlawn
cemetery in the Saxton family lo:.
The train bearing the cabinet and other
officials from Washington TO the Omaha
exposition will arrive in Canton Monday
evening, and about . o'clock the private
car of the president will be attached
thereto and he will join the party. Mrs.
Mckinley, IL is not thought tonight. will
undertake the trip 10 Omaha. but will he
with the president I'm Chicago. She viii
more than likely go to Chicago with Mrs.
Lafayette McWilliams and Mrs. w. A.
Goodman. her cousins. who are expected
TO be here for the funeral services
The day brought no new Developments
in the tragedy. Mrs. George re n aims in
jail and has seen no one but Mayor Rice
during the day. He was with hc- or five
minutes. She Is to be arraiynsd at 10
o'clock Monday morning. The toicncr
will resume the taking OF testimony
Wednesday.
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THEY ARE ALL SAFE.
United States Surveying Parties Have All
Left Alaska.

Left Alaska.
Washington. Oct. 9.-Commenting on the
dispatch from Seattle. published a week
ago. to the effect that only two OF the
several government surveying parties to
Alaska last spring by the United States
survey would reach the coast of the ter
ritory In time to return home -hefors the
winter storms should block the trail the
fortunate parties being those of Spur and
McCombrie. DIR. Morrell OF the geological
survey Office says:
"Of the five or six parties that were
sent to Alaska. those in charge of Me ssrs.
Barnard and Peters are known to have
reached the states I'm safety a few days
ago. and Mr.. Eldridge. who had general
charge Of the expedition. and Mr.. Null
drow are confidently believed to be safely
out of the territory by this time. judging
from their positions when heard from in
August on their proposed route towards
st. Michael. Mr.. Barber. President Nc
Kinley's nephew, a member Of the party.
has just communicated with the Office
requesting permission to stop OF at Cam
ton en route East. There are two survey
biologists. Mr.. Schrader and Mr.. Menden-
hall, under detail from the war depart
ment expedition under Captain Aber-
crombie. From these men there are no
recent advices. but II is understood they
will be out of the territory I'm good season
also. 1t is thought probable that Captain
Abercrombie is the Captain McCrombie
referred to In the dispatch as the head
of one OF the two fortunate parties"
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INDIANS ARE COMING IN
They Deplore the Outbreak and
Ask for Justice.
AN ATTACK Is EXPECTED
Settlers Are Seeking Shelter In the
Towns-Troops Have Been Sent to
Protect Them-Ths Trouble
II Not Over.

Walker. Mimi, Oct. s.-when the
troops reached the agency they found
that the friendly Indians had them
selves made a picket line covering the
whole line of woods. which surrounded
the settlement. as many as so Of the In
dams having done picket duty. Now
that the troops are on the grounds.
these formal preparations for defense
will probably be abandoned. but there
will be Indian scouts out all the time
ready to bring prompt warning OF any
thing that even looks dangerous.
Last night Bow. one of
the head men OF the Bear Island In
dians. arrived on the agency point with
"a canoe loads Of the Bear Islanders.
comprising those who are for peace.
There are 75 or 100 In the party. men.
women and children. They went into
camp about five miles from the agency
and Mah-Ge-Gay-Bow called on Gener-
al Bacon at once. He said that he had
told the hostiles on the islands that he
could not go with them. that he and his
friends were for peace with the white
men and that they were going 20 the
agency.
"All right" said the hostiles. Iacon-
ically. tell them what we are doing"
and they allowed Mah-Ge-Gay-B Bow to
depart In peace.
"kah win min ge ka da zin." said the
old man when he was pressed for infor-
nation as to the number OF hostiles.
their present whereabouts and their in
tentions for the future. This being in
terpreted means "I don't know anything
more about It,"
He did say that. so far as he knew.
none OF the hostiles were killed In the
fight. but they all say that. As to how
many Indians were actually on the war
path the agency Indians are disposed
to hold the number down to something
under 100, and many OF them say that
there are not more than 25 or 30.
DIR. Hart has prepared a paper which
fast as they come into the agency. II Is
already signed by more than 100 In
dians. including a dozen Of Is Of the
head men ana chiefs. from Flatmouth
down. IL reads as follows:
To the Great father. Washington:
We. the undersigned. the Chippewa-Pil-
lager Indians OF the Leech Lake reser-
walton In Minnesota, deplore the out
break OF some OF our brethren upon this
reservation. and believing that you de-
sire that justice be done in your deal
ings with us, we have. therefore, re-
solved in council assembled. to remain
loyal to the United States and friendly
to our white brethren. and We agree TO
use our influence with our friends and
relatives of the Bear Island Indians Z
lay down their arms and quietly submit
to the authorities OF the United States"
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Trip Was Successful.

Philadelphia. Oct. e.-The japanese
cruiser kasagi returned to Cramps ship
yards to-day after a succ' ssful trip down
the Delaware river and bag under tn. ia
panese officers and crew who are TO take
the warshp to England. The cruiser left
Cramps yesterday ana the trip was for
the purpose of giving her engineers aud
sailors an opportunity of handling her
under steam. The cruiser malntained
throughout the trip only ordinary oruis-
ing speed. The mikado's subjects proved
themselves very able and experienced in
the working of the ship. The Kasagi IL
expected 10 sail for England in a lew
days.
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LOOKS 0MIN0US.
Not . Single Indian Leader Attended the
Council.

Not . Single Indian Leader Attended the
Council.
Minneapolis. Oct. "a special to the
Walker says: The situation tonight
Is more ominous than ever. At the
agency tonight a council was held be-
tween the Indians. General Bacon. Col
onel Harbach. Indian Agent Sutherland
and Marshal OConnor. The result of
the conference was not In any way like
that Of those previously held. except In
Of the different bands were present.
There were. however. representatives
present from Bear Island, Cass Lake.
Otter Tail Point and Pine Point, but
none OF these had any influence with
the tribesmen. The only conclusion to
be drawn is that the leaders Of the Diff
ferent bands sent men there merely as
stool pigeons and that others OF their
numbers are now preparing for the
warpath.
A most significant fact IL this: Sat-
urday 30 canoe loads OF Bear Island In
dians and their families. processing to
be peaceful. arrived at the agency.
To-day every one Of the bucks in the
party left. bur where they have gone is
only to be surmised. There is little
doubt. however. that they have left for
Bear Island to join those who are al
ready prepared to fight. There must
be by this time several hundred armed
men on the island. and from what can
be learned to-day many more are on
the road. Two or three Of the Bear
Island men who are still on the agency
have been questioned in regard to last
Wednesdays battle. but they positively
stated they knew nothing whatever in
regard to the dead and wounded among
the Indians and had seen none Of those
who were in the fight.
General Bacon announced that the
last council would he held Monday and
the Indians dispersed.
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At THE EXPOSITION.
A Sham Battle Between the Sioux and
the Blackfeet.

the Black feet.
Omaha, Oct 9.--The total attendance at
the exposition last week was nearly 150.-
coo. Hon. Chauncey NJ Depew and visit
ing New Workers viewed the sham battle
fought by the Indians on the exposition
grounds. Few of the distinguished visi-
tors from the Empire state had ever seen
Western Indians and their methods en-
ployed in peace and this proved most in
teresting. The battle was fought along
stated lines, Goes-to-War looking after the
interests OF the Sioux. while Big Brave
was the guiding star of the Blackfeet.
There was a brilliant charge made by the
Sioux, routing their enemies, and in turn
there was the return charge of the Black
feet. which had been reinforced by "A lot
of Indians who had been loafing down
among the trees on the west side of the
camp. In the final charge the Sioux were
outnumbered and routed leaving their
pretended dead upon the field.
After the battle Chauncey NJ. Depew
and the members of his party. under the
guidance Of Captain Mercer and the ex-
position officials, visited the camp and
looked upon the Indians. shaking hands
with some of the big men of the tribes
and admiring the little fellows.
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Sloan's Riding.

renew the discussion of Tod Sloan's
riding Saturday at kempton park.
where the American jockey nnished
first In two races and second in Ciree.
The Times says: The swerve Mount
Prospect made on Sironia was probably
due to the former being already beaten
and though Sironia may have inter-
fered with Sloan's mount. the fact that
he was the prime offender made any
protest OF Sironia's narrow victory i'm
possible
The Daily Telegraph warmly protests
against the idea that Sloan should be
boycotted because he dared be success
full.
The Sporting Life says: The swerv-
ing was quite accidental There was
no fault on the part OF Mount Prospect
(Sloan's mounD or Sironia-"
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Bright and
Shining.
IS OUR STOCK OF
WATCHES.

1t is the largest. choicest and best as
sorted of anything We have ever at
tempted.
kE HAVE THEM
In solid Gold. Gold Filled. Silver and
Nickel.
We HAVE THEM
In raised Gold Ornamented. chased,
plain, polished and enameled.
We HAVE THEM
Set with Diamonds in clusters, sprays,
crescents and solitaires.
Ladies' Gold Filled Watches with
standard American movements. $1,000
up.
Ladies' 1o-kt. solid Gold Watches.
$1,000 up.
Ladies' 14-k. solid Gold Watches.
$25.00 up.
Gents Watches. $50 to $4,000.
Take a peep at our Show window
and when you have seen 1t come inside
and take a look at the largest and
prettiest stock Of Watches and Jew
elry ever shown in Montana.
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the reservation. II the troops land
upon a point not inhabited by the hos-
tile Indians. an attempt will be made
to drive them on as soon ~ possible.
The man who gave this information
r. believed to be thoroughly reliable
He had an extended conference with
General Bacon tonight
That the Indians have been gather
ing for several days IL a well known
fact, and IL seems perfectly reasonable
to suppose that they are gathering for
an attack upon a body Of troops at
least 200 strong. as those at the agency
are. Up to date the hostile Indians
have made no attacks upon white set
tiers. There are no indications that
they will do so. and this bears out the
fact that they will confine their hos
tilities to the reservation alone.
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Slm0N'S VIEWS.
Fsvors the Retention of the Entire Philip
pine Group.

Portland. Ore. Oct. 9.-Senator-e.ect
Joseph Simon in an interview regarding
his course on the leading questions
which will come before congress. to-
day said: Il favor the retention Of
the entire Philippine group ana 4 should
I1t agree 20 the ratification of a treaty
that RENTS any portion OF them 20
Spain. / am for government construc-
tiOn and control of the Nicara guam
canal and for a trans-Pacific cable.
am for a larger standing army and
greater navy. l am especially apxious
for firmer establishment of the gold
standard and reformation OF the cur
rency be retirement OF government pa
per obligations and the creation of
banking currency. These measures are
Of great urgency. both because of our
prospective trade expansion and be-
cause post2Onement can only result in
disaster when the next inevitable n
nancial difficulties arise
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TO OCCUPY SAN JUAN.
A Regiment OF Immunes Has Left for
Porto Rico.

Washington. Oct. 9.-Adjutant Gen.
eral Corbin this evening received the
following telegram from Colonel Tyson.
commanding the United States inn
munes at Brooklyn. N. Y:
Telegram directing me TO proceed 20
San Juan, p. R., received. Leave to-
day at p- m. 40 men. 3s officers on
board transport steamship Missis-
sippi"
partment this afternoon that the 47th
New York had sailed for San Juan on
the transport Minnewaska. from New
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-10
SOUTHERN MONTANA FAIR.
A Complete success-A Fine Glass of
Exhibits.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Twin Bridges. Oct. 9.-The fair just
closed tonight has been a success from
every point of view. The EXHIBITS IN all
the departments were hard to excel and
great results are expected from the ad-
vertising of the county's resources.
The sports of to-day were as follows:
Single-handed drilling match, purse SIS:
winner. Mr.. Durham of Butte; length
drilled in Is minutes. S lie inches. Double
handed drilling match. up hole. purse
500: contestants. Waters and Tallcn. and
Durham and Chamberlain. all of Butte
FIRST team drilled IA inches. second team
So inches.
The ball game between the Butte Ju-
niors and the home team was won by
the Juniors. Score: Butte. 8; Twin
Bridges. Z. Purse $50
The home team lost the game Satur-
day. the score standing 20 TO u in favor
OF Whitehall. Purse SIS.
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Ready for the Warpash.

Minneapolis. Mimi, Oct. "a special
to the Tribune from Walker says:
Falmouth and his band of 20 Chippewa
Indians may be on the warpath before
another day has passed At the council
to be held at noon tomorrow he will
deliver a message asking that the
troops be taken away from the agency.
and informing the authorities that in
the event OF a refusal to do this he will
Join the hostile Pillager Indians"
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Alderson-B -Barofsky.

Special Dispatch 10 the Standard.
Livingston. Oct s.-A notable wedding
was celebrated at the Anderson home in
this city this afternoon. which united in
marriage Walter Anderson. the talented
editor of the Red Lodge Picket. and Anna
Barofsky OF Bozeman- The ceremony vas
performed by Judge Frank Henry In the
presence OF a large circle of friends and
relatives. Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson wfil
where they will reside.
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Riddled with Bullets.

Special Dispatch TO the Standard.
Great Falls, Oct. 9.-It is reported
from Lewistown that the bodies of Far
quhar McRae and his herder have been
recovered from the Musselshell river
where they were thrown by the Calder
boys after the murder. The bodies are
said to be riddled with bullets. II
Is expected that Sheriff Waite will ar
rive from Billings with the prisoners
tonight, and as feeling is running pref
ty high in Lewistown, they will be
carefully guarded until their trial.
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Brilliant Pulpit Or.s>r.

New York. Oct s-Rev. DIR. Alexarder
Connell viii probably be the successor OF
the late Rev. DR.. John Hall a. pastor Of
the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church Or.
Connell is a brilliant pulpit orator. n
flling the pulpit of the Regent square
Presbyterian church. Lonccn- DE-. Connsil
Is believed to be at present In Vancouver.
r. G.. en- route TO Japan. and he has bc<n
telegraphed regarding his acceptance.
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WORE THE IVY LEAF.
Citizens of Dublin Remember Charles
stewart ParnelI

stewart PsrnelL
Dublin. Oct. 9.-Most OF the citisens oe
Dublin wore the ivy leaf to-day. Il BE-
ing the anniversary of the death Of
Charles Stewart Parnell Those VINO
participated In the ceremonies At Glas-
nevin cemetery were the lord mayor
and corporation and deleRates from the
municipality and all the chief towns Of
Ireland. In full regalia, taking part In
the procession
This was headed by q floral car. bear
ing a bust Of Parnell. almost buried in
wreaths and garlands. The members
OF the Parnell family. many members
of the house OF commons and deputa-
tions from various societies through
the country were present The 'ulux
Of people from the country districts
was enormous. The ceremony Of de-
posting wreaths upon the grave was
highly impressive. though simple.
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Dying Like Plies.

London. Oct. ia dispatch to the
Daily Chronicle from Alexandria says:
The troops who have returned from
Khartoum are dying like flies from enteric
disorders. supposed 10 be due TO canned
beef and Indulgence in cheap spirits.
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READY TO MOVE.
The Second Corps Is Ready to he Sent to
Cuba.

Camp Meade, Middletown. Penn, Oct.
9.-Chief surgeon Girard Is getting
ready for the movement south of the
second corps. He will begin tomorrow
vaccinating the troops TO guard against
an outbreak Of smallpox. The colonel
has arranged with the hospital in Phil
adelphia and through the eastern end
of the state to care for the sick of the
corps. As fast as the field hospitals
Ill up the invalids will be shipped away
in a special car carried by the Pen u
sylvania railroad. The corps reserve
ambulance company is being recruited
up 10 the latest army regulations, and
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SWORN TO FIGHT.
The PiIIager Indians win Resist the
Troops.

Troops.
Minneapolis. Oct. "a special TO the
Tribune from Walker says. IL il re-
ported tonight on the authority of a
citizen who has conversed with a hos
tile Pillager Indian. one who was in
Wednesdays battle and who has sat
in all the councils OF the Pillagers, says
that the Indians have sworn TO an
agreement to accomplish. II possible.
the following:
They will attempt. In a few days. to
drive from the reservation all Of the
troops already there. They will. IL they
are successful in the above. not allow
any United States authorities or United
States troops thereafter to land upon