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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-25
HANDICAPPED BY HIS DIAMOND.
Tribulations of the Owner of an IN
usually Large Solitaire.
CNew Orleans Times-Democrat)

kNtW OTltdHS
A New Orleans gentleman in the cotton
trade is the possessor of a fine old-mlne
diamond Of extraordinary brilliancy,
which weighs about three carats and a
half, and is valued we'll up in four figures
Happy possessor" is the stereotyped
phrase in reference to such an article, but
the gentleman In point protests mat the
gem has brought him anything but JOY.
"An unusually large or valuable stone Is
an internal nuisance" he SAID the other
day. This diamond of mine Is just big
enough to attract unpleasant attention.
and a good many people set down the
yearer of such thing as some KIND OF q
gambler or sport. A fellow has to live 1t
down, so to speak, and convince strangers
that he Is n decent sort OF chap in spite
of his iewelry. Then, again. 1t is only
common sense TO take special precau-
lions against losing 1t. / do not trust the
solitaire ia an ordinary spiral. but the
setting Is arranged. with suitable nut
and snring catch at the back which hangs
IN 1, like grim death and digs hole IN
my manly chest.
'OThe device is rather hard TO work, anc
when I try TO put 1t in clean shirt the
chances are two to one that i rum the
bosom of several before succeed. am
really afraid to figure up the amount Of
money the COMPOUNDED thing has cost ms
I'm laundry bills, enough to build a SINAI
house I expect Then the sight or such
stone incidentally suggests that the owner
Is rolling in riches. whereas, he may De
rolling in poverty. A few years ago
sharp turn in the market LETT me mighty
hard up for the time being, ana wnenevel
| 7 would meet a creditor land l had fine
collection OF 'em just them he would looh
reproachfully at my diamond. Several Of
| them told me that they couldn't see why
a man should be broke with heaonsn
| ike that under his chin. 1t seemed unnat
ural incongruous, and they accordingly
received my protestations with suspicion
| Add to all this the haunting fear that th'
| gem will be lost and the real, actuai dam
age OF getting sand bagged on account OF
| ~ some dark night. and you will under
stand why the possession OF that Kind o.
an ornament is not an unmixed delight
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-25
ENYOf.

Dear Princess. your patience sue.
And i pray you, don't think me churli
r adrn,re thee somewhat. II Is true
Rut where IL the old-fashioned girif
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-25

vet with the pulled part in silk OF con-
tracing color, considerably enhances any
frock. The Charles the Second sleeve
is also, pretty, but, as 1t savors strong
" of the big sleeves Of couple OF sea-
sons ago. / do not recommend 1t, unless
the bodice of the gown should be of the
same. e., Charles-period.
Mlttens, which are rapidly coming into
fashion again. should not be INDUCED
I'm BY the girl whose arms are thin;
gloves are far more becoming 20 her, but
they should not have tops on the nit
ten principle namely, of lace. When In
evening dress, a girl whose throat is very
thin. and shows the muscles strongly,
will find one of the ribbon bands, tied in
n smart bow at the back, now so preva-
lent very becoming. If the thinness is
marked. a wde-width ribbon may be
safely indulged In with highly satisfac-
tory results.
I saw a charming model-gown the other
day. which was intended for debutante
whose excessive slmness is her one
drawback. Perhaps the description may
prove useful TO my readers. Here II Is:
The material was cream-colored satin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-25
RAISING DIAMOND PRICES.
Why a European Monopoly IL Fore
,cw I'm the Price of the Gem.
CThe jewellers Weekly

(The Jewellers WeekIyJ
The prices Of rough diamonds have ad-
yanced recently. and probably VIII be
higher still To explain the rise all sorts
of absurd rumors have been circulated
both in Europe and in America. 1t was
reported that the supply was failing. that
the quality of the stones found In the
lower levels Of the mines was Inferior,
and that the principal mines had cayed
in. Only the correct reason for the ad-
vance in priceS was not mentioned In
connection with the rise. The diamond
production of the world Is completely con-
trolled by a monopoly-the DE Beers Con-
solidated Mines Of South Africa. The
entire production is sold by contract 20
T.ondon syndicate. which nxes the
nrices in it's own interests as high as
he conditions Of trade in the countries
which buy in the largest quantities VIII
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-25
p,lInde of the Up-to-Date Girl.

(G. H., I'm Chicago ChrohlcleJ
She IS out in the park on wheel
Bent down like a wild Kangaroo,
With her knees In the air, 10 fevehi
Her stockings Of yellow and plue'
She sticks to the saddle IKE giue, -.
And she's of wita swish ana s""''
You admire her somewhat, u Is I0e,
But where IS the old-fashioned slriF
Her fist has grown hard as the heel
OF a mule I'm it's wrought-iron shye'
She has stnews as springy as steel
Rut ner features are somewhat osbew
From the gum that goatlike she WI cns"'
She NAV be a peach" and pearl
And IL so YOU admire her, tis true
But where Is the old-fashloned siriE
Her appetite's healthy and real
For the liauor OF Teutonic brew
And fear me we ought 20 concesl
That she fingers TIL night IL most
Al the clubs and the beer gardens. TOO.
Her brain. like her wheel, Is a-whiri =
And we sometimes admire her ns rus
But where Is the old-fashioned girif
ENyOf.
Dear Princess, your patience i sue
And pray you, don't think me a churii
T admire thee somewhat. N Is true
A. Lilo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-25
.,,,os, any girl will tell you.
~. : xare a raIndrop and you were

o,asrs for printing sent to the D's'
.s,ch Company will be given promp. ~
,snt,on. and the style OF work ap1 os'sss
Iii ha sure to please YOU
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-27

supreme court
1..*. .s...- ..........s '.'."i-ssS
Ns~s- -s--....... .-. .....' 90
including the vote Of precinct 20 the
totaI vote for justices in Red Mountain
township was Smith tdem.D. 81;
french (dem.). ~: Robbins uusion).
4s, Wunderlich Qnd.D, ?. smith and
Roberts are elected.
for constables the vote was: Re
marque tdem.). Is: Lindsay tdem.). es;
Olsen und-), a. Olsen and Lindsay
were elected.
Precincts - and 40 constitute Ger
man township. George II. Cox tdeml
was elected Justice of the peace by -
votes to ~ for Ralston. Hans Peterson
tdem.) was elected constable. receiving
- votes with no opposition.
Precinct ~. Mccune's wood camp. has
been abandoned. 40 there were no re-
turns from there.
The total vote cast in the county was
1925. a falling on OF about 200 from the
registration. The highest vote cast
was for theo ONCE OF sheriff, namely. H.
f25. Thus s71 votes were rejected by
the judges Of election.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-27
ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY.
Services VIII Be Held by the silver Bow
Lodge, n. r. q. Elks.

@81 as y W. ~
Silver Bow lodge. r.. p. o. Elks. fs
very busy preparing for their annual
memorial day services. which occur on
the first Sunday In each December. De-
parting from their usual custom. the
services will be held this year In the
afternoon. The opera house has been
secured for the occasion. and an or
chestra will be In attendance. The
services OF the finest local talent has
been rendered. and all indications point
to the making OF these services the
most interesting of any ever held In
Butte. The orator of the day will be
the Hon. T.. c. Day of Helena lodge,
while the touching. sympathetic eulogy
will be delivered by Brother NJ. ID.
Leehey.
These services are OF a peculiarly in
teresting nature. and do much to dis
pei a widely spread though mistaken
idea concerning the purpose for which
h organization was formed. While
having no stated benefits, the treasury
OF a lodge In always at the service OF
a brother in distress. and probably no
secret organization dispenses as much
charity, or in as unostentatious a man
ner. as the II. y. o. Elks.
These services are to commemorate
those OF the order n have passed
away. and when any of the members
pass into the great beyond their faults
are written on sand, their virtues ON
the tablets of love n memory The
public is invited.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-27
He Wants Heaters.

To the Editor of the Standards:
I, a prominent citizen OF this town
ship and county of Silver Bow. do APP
peal to the city of Butte for relief from
the unjust accommodations we have in
u Meaderville street railway service.
The cars we have are furnished with
heaters. but are Of no use, as they pro-
duce no heat whatever. / and my fam
lily rode IN street car No. 16 twice on
Friday evening. and. there being no
heat on such a cold night. l thought
IL my duty To inform the city. and see
IL we cannot have heaters placed in our
cars that will operate. I remain.
A WELL-KNOwN PASSENGER.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-27
TIE Vote Of silver BOW
TSADEM0CRATIC SWEEP
coosr the Order OF be Court Precinct
osvsutssn VIII Be Counted - Re-
turned by b Judges-A
Summary OF the vots.

1he board Of completed
yesterday the count of Silver Bow
county. with the exception OF precinct
"a. which. under order Of the court.
must be revised. The commissioner did
do that yesterday, blu adjourned as
soon as the order Of the court was re-
ceived. There was talk Of h case be-
ong appealed. but M action was ak
en- In thai matter yesterday.
The precincts canvassed yesterday
and the vote of precinct II. as ordered
to be revised by the court, are as fol-
lows:
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-27
WAGON IS A WRECK.
A Driveriess Horse Takes a Shy Down
Broadway.

broadway.
l.. NJ. Brobeck's new delivery horse
and wagon shot down Broadway at Z
o'clock last night at a terrific pace.
There was no driver TO Fhinder the
progress OF the wake. ana bot until the
new Bee Hive Block was-feached was
the flying horse brought TO a %standstill.
The streets were crowded with people,
but no n was hurt. The Wagon ran
against a hack at the corner of Main
and Broadway and tore a u band off
of II. The delivery wagon glided
around and came in contact with the
front wheel of a light buggy in front
OF the postoffice. In the collision the
horse that was tied TO a post was bad
~ cut and bruised about the hind leg.
The delivery wagon is a wreck. every
wheel being twisted out Of shape. The
horse was uninjured.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-27

SMOKE ROBERT MANTELL CIGARS
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-27

Total. . /. :. ..6.1oI z,s1z a5U
Campbell over Marshall.
Campbell over Hogan. ..........2.1S0
The oficiai vote Of the county on chief
justice by Precincts In:
Precinct. Pemberton. Brantly.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-27

We furnish Surety Bonds of all kinds.
We buy City Warrants.
We negotiate Real Estate Loans.
Fire, Life and Accident Insurance.
LYNCH & BACHELOR.
New Bee HiVe Building.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-27

Examination OF the eye and glasses
fitted free OF charge by DIR. Norcross
by use OF his new electric opthalmo-
meter.
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Total 4. a.. ....5,s07 $3.50 81
Plurality for Regan S32
Majority for Regain 1855
The vote by precinct for treasurer
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-27

Totals =. ..5,J22 1856 5f5
Plurality for Connolly. ............43
The vote for county clerk a
Reynolds. fusion 40
Moran. dem SOS
Whips. silver 900
Plurality for Moran ............ 9os
Majority for Moran ............. las
The vote for auditor was:
Maher. fusion
Grimm. dem 6,015
Edwards. silver rem ................ $50
Plurality for Griffin ..............1.lo4
Majority for Griffin ............. pa
The vote for sheriff by precincts
was: 4.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-04
THE FIGHTING RENEWED.
Report That Gen. Lawton Has Fought
 His Way Into City.

[Copyright, 1898, The Associated Press.1
 Siboney, Cuba, July ?, 7:SO p. m., by the dispatch boat Dauntless, via Port Antonio, Jamaica and Kingston, Sun- day, July 8, 2:50 p. m.-The fighting on the right of our line this afternoon de- almost as severe fighting as yesterday (Friday), when General Lawton was assailing Fl Caney. The Spanish made an attack in force on our position, pour ing in volley after volley in quick suc- cession and with remarkable regulari- ty. Our return fire was certainly ef- fective and continued strong after the Spanish volley had become rare and less heavy.
 Meanwhile the batteries on Grimes Hill kept booming away at the middle of the enemys line, materially aiding the f1anking movement. The shelling from the Spanish batteries was less ac- tive and apparently gave our left but little concern. At this hour a report has just reached here that General Lawton, aided by fresher regiments, sent him early in the afternoon, has turned the enemy's left and has troops already in the city, where almost a hand-to-h hand encounter is going on in the streets. The situation when the Associated Press correspondent left the front, as shown in an earlier dispatch, was such that the capture of the city tonight Saturday, would not be sur prising, although General Shafter him self, when the correspondent left him three hours ago, did not expect it. Gen. eral Shafter, however, sent word this afternoon to General Garcia that the surrender of the city would not be long delayed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-04
THE HARRINGTON PUBLISHING co.

of Friday and Saturday reports show that the Spanish fleet did awful execu- tion by shelling the American troops. It is regarded as unlikely that with the fleet lying in the bay General Shaf- ter's forces would have been able safely to occupy Santiago. After the reduc- tion and capture of the outer defenses of the city by General Shafter it be- came necessary that Admiral Cervera's fleet be eliminated from the situation. It's elimination was executed by Ad- miral Sampson, thus leaving the way open for the continued advance of Gen. eral Shafters troops upon the city. De- tails of the destruction of Cervera's fleet have not been received at this writing by either the war or the navy depart ments.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-04
CHICAGO STEREOTYPERS, STRIKE,
Situation is Unchanged and Papers Still
 Unable to Publish.

Unable to Publish.
 Chicago, July 3.-The situation in the matter of the striking stereotypers and the publishers of Chicago ts unchang- ed and probably no paper will be pub lished before Tuesday morning at the earliest. The publishers held a confer ence this afternoon when it appeared that the number of stereotypers on the way from various parts of the country was very satisfactory It was, how ever, deemed that no attempt to issue tomorrow would be made. The pub- fishers are confident they will be suff1- ciently equipped to resume publication by tomorrow. A committee of the Pressmen's union waited on the pub- fishers to-day asking for an opportuni- ,ty to act as a committee of conciliation, but the publishers refused absolutely to have anything to do with the Stereo- typers' union in any way hereafter, de- claring that none of it's members would be permitted to work in any of their offices again.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-04
RELIGION AND THE VAR.
Foreign Board Commissioners Issue an
 Interesting Statement.

Foreign Board Commissioners Issue an
 Interesting Statement.
 New York, July 3.-The board of com- missioners for foreign missions, whose, operations have been carried on in the islands of the Pacific for nearly half century, has issued the following con- cerning its alleged attitude in the ques- tion of the status of some of these is- lands which will result from the war with Spain: Tt ought to be under stood that the American board does not meddle in political matters. At this time 1t takes no part in discussions relating to territorial acquisitions by the United States in any part of the world When our missionaries in for eign land are denied the rights which other Americans enjoy, the interven- tion of our government is sometimes sought, but on principle our board avoids seeking aid of the state in the prosecution of the missionary work.
 Tn view of the forcible intervention of Spain in the Caroline islands ten years ago, putting stop to Christian efforts of our missionaries, who were there years before the Spaniards arriv- ed, we deem it right to say that when ever the status of those islands is de- termined, ample guarantee shall be re- quired of whatever power shall hold sovereignty, that perfect religious tol- eration shall be enjoyed by the island CTS. As to what nation shall hold that sovereignty we have nothing whatever to say"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-04
TROOPS TO MOTE 1T ONCE. Gen. Brooke Ordered to Designate 20 ,O00
 Men for Active Service.

Chickamauga National Military Park, July 3.-Late this afternoon an
 order was received from the war de-
 partment by General Brooke to desig- nate about 10000 men for immediate de- parture for the south and at once there
 was excitement in the camp. General
 Brooke declined to make public the
 order, but it is said he has selected the first division of the first corps and two brigades of the second division to be moved at once.
 The first division Is composed of the following regiments: First brigade: First Kentucky, Third Wisconsin,
 Fifth Illinois. Second brigade: Fourth
 Ohio, Third Illinois, Fourth Pennsyl-
 vania. Third brigade: Sixteenth Penn sylvania, Second Wisconsin, Third
 Kentucky Second division. First bri-
 gade: Third and First Michigan and One Hundred and Sixtieth Indiana, First Georgia. Second brigade: Sixth Ohio, One Hundred and Fifty eighth
 Indiana, First West Virginia, The reg | iments of the first division were in- spected this evening and are ready to ! move.
 | They have been kept busy since the | order came a week ago to prepare for | the field, getting rid of their excess of equipment and clothing and it will re- qure very little time to break camp. | In another portion of the order the railroads have been accommodating cars
 at this point for a week. The sidings | and switch yards of the Southern and l Southwestern Atlantic railroads are crowded with Pullman cars. It is stated tonight that there are thirty
 trains of twenty cars each on the
 tracks here ready to transport troops.
 The regiments will embark at Rose vile and Ringgold to insure speedy 1 transportation, as was done when the
 regiments were moved south, and it is
 thought by the railroad people that
 they can move the 10000 men in two | days.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-04
THE sHELLING OF MoRRO.
Sampson's Fleet Knocks Its Ancient
 BattIements to Pieces.

Settlements to Pieces.
 Off Santiago de Cuba, July 2, via Port Antonio, Ja,, and Kingston, Ja., Sunday, July 3.-The men on the flag ship New York were a tired lot after nine hours fighting yesterday, when they turned out at o'clock this morn- ing. At o'clock the fleet went to gen. eral quarters. The knowledge that Moro castle was not to be spared ere ated much interest and the greatest satisfaction among the gunners. Rear Admiral Sampson said before firing commenced:
 General Shafter sent me word last night that the batteries at the mouth of the harbor had fired on his troops. l am all most certain that General Shafter is mis- taken, as all our information shows that no guns bear shoreward. However, thought 1t best to Lombard again there. It will be useful and may have d moral effect that will assist the army.
 With the flagship New York leading the eastern end of the crescent of ships, the fleet steamer put in shore two thou sand yards from Moro until in a po- sition to enfilade both the eastern bat teries. At 546 the firing commenced. The sea was smooth and light breeze was blowing. For the first ten min- utes the craftsmanship of the Ameri- can gunners was splendid, one of the eastern batteries being badly crippled and not a shot was fired from it dur ing the engagement. A few small shells from the western batteries drop ped around the ships, but hit nothing. The terrific fusilade of heavy shots from all the ships of the United States navy silenced the fire from the shore in short order. One shot from the flag ship New York sent a gun on one of the eastern batteries flying high into the air and enormous red clouds of debris all around Morro blew up. The smoke from the ships drifted from east to west. At 6:30 the firing had become slower and more deliberate. The In- diana, Oregon and Massachusetts were signalled to go right in front of the harbor to shell the Punta Gorda bat teries inside, on the eastern arm. They steamed to within a thousand yards of the shore The Oregon took shot at Morro castle and down came the Spanish flag. At sight of this splendid piece of craftsmanship the crews of the different ships cheered for several minutes.
 The battleships then kept up an in- l cessant fire on the Punta Gorda bat teries, doing great havoc to the forti- fications and the works in course Of construction Not shot came from the enemy. The other ships were contented by taking occasional shots at Morro castle. It's ancient battlements were ! knocked to pieces and great holes loomed in it's parapets. At 7:25 Ad-
 miral Sampson hoisted the signal Cease firing" but it was half an hour
 before the Oregon had fired her last shot As the ships returned to their
 blockading stations two fusilades were fired at them from five-inch rapid-tir- ing guns on one of the western bat | teries.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-04
LONDON TIMES, COMMENT.
Both Sides Have shown Courage of a
 Very High Order.

London, July 1.-The Times this morning discussing the fighting at Fl Caney says: Both sides have shown courage of very high order and it is hard to say whether the splendid dash and bravery of the American advance in the teeth of so heavy a fire or the stubborn tenacity of the Spanish de- fense is the more admirable. Both sides have learned to appreciate the splen- did military qualities of their adversa- ries.
 Tt is a pity that enemies who show such bravery in the field, cannot save bloodshed. The Spaniards have amply vindicated their honor; and, if they were wise, they would now prove their common sense by offering terms to their opponents, terms which, if they were reasonable would almost certain +ly be accepted in a generous spirit.''