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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-02

A LARGE BUSINESS LOT. I2Xl0O, CEN
trally located. cheap and on easy GERMS:
good building on this lot: will pay 22 per
cent. per month on investment Cobban
Loan Il Realty CO., 30 w. Granite, Butte.
TWO 4-ROOM BRICK HOUSES FOR
sale cheap; part cash. Inquire SOP Alder
St. Anaconda.
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FOR RENT-THE ANACONDA RES
taurant. including IL furnished rooms;
rent very reasonable. Inquire |. Rosen-
field. 304 T.. Third ST.. Anaconda.
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THE BEST LARGE HAY AND STOCK
ranch in Montana: 1850 acres patented
land. with buildings. fences, etc, worth
$40 per acre; for quick sale $4,000 takes it
all. or would be divided into two or more
farms: best range in mountains surround
ing: railroad runs through. 1a miles from
depot and town; no such bargain in large
ranch has been offered i'm this state; just
think of it. less than 81 per acre, all i'm
provements thrown in. and 1900 acres Is
hay land worth $25 per acre. Cobban Loan
q Realty Co. 80 w. Granite St, Butte.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

FASHIONABLE DRESSMAklNG -
work guaranteed. 3l w. Park, Ana
COnda,
The Topeka state journal., 1898-02-14

been presented to the president
It begins with a statement to show
years, the hopes of the advocates of
the civil service law have been largely
realized.
In practice, the law has proved to be
a constantly exerted and effective force
in the direction of economy
Considering the few changes in the
service under the merit system and the
wholesale removals under the patron
cheney of the one stand in striking
contrast to the extravaganza and inef-
f1ciency of the other.
Since 1888 the year of the organiza-
ton of the commissiOn), the unclassifed
positions which have been subject to
political control have increased in num-
Der 81 per cent, and in cost 43 per cent
while the classified positions subject to
examinations have remained at a
standstill.
The large extension of civil service
rules in May, 1896, to include positions
hitherto unclassified, the report says
brought to light a number of unneces-
sary positions Quite a number of these
have been abolished as a measure of
economy.
The whole number of positions ex-
amined during the year was As, ,145, of
whom 2S, ,593 passed. The number of ap-
pOintmentS- were 4, 1856. The commission
the report says, has been steadily max
ing its examinations more practical
Numerous complaints have been made
of violation of the rules of the civil
service in the treasury department, the
department of justice and the interior
department.
In each case examinations have been
made by representatives of the com
mission and such cases as appeared to
be violations of the law were referred
to the department to which they be-
longed.
In each case the commission has not
vet received a reply. The report speaks
highly of the promotion system, based
on the efficiency record. This has been
especially endorsed by the navy depart
ment in the work in the yards. On the
other hand the commission deprecates
the proposition of limited tenure of gov
ernment Office, pointing out that it
would not only impair the efficiency of
the service, but open the door for polit-
icaI influence.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-02-14
NO MORE BOXING.
st. Louis Becomes Very Strict on
PugiIistic Exhibitions.

St. Louis, Feb. 14-Saturday night
Gen. James NJ. Lewis, vice president Of
the board of police commissioners is
sued an order against farther boxing
and sparring exhibitions, claiming it
was a violation of the law.
Mayor Ziegenbein said concerning the
order: 1T has settled to me all along
that the law was against prize fights.
Personally am opposed to them. I
have been under the impression that
the object of the law was to prevent
prize fighting and not intended to pro-
hlbit boxing and sparring matches. I
issued permits to the recent exhibitions
in this city because I thought they
were unlawful and for the further rea-
son that 1 believed a very large major
ity of the best citizens of St. Louis ap-
proved of boxing anc sparring exhibits
when conducted properly. I witnessed
several of them and could see nothing
wrong with them. I do not care to dis
cuss what my future course will be in
regard to granting permits for such ex-
hibitions. 1 am in favor of all sorts of
lawful and proper sport, and have never
yet been able to see any harm in a
sparring match when properly conduct
ed
The Topeka state journal., 1898-02-14
WOMEN BOYCOTT YALE.
Temperance Union Resents Sale of
Liquor at the University.

New York. Feb. 14.-The w. c. T. U.
has taken up the fight for the salvation
Willard, president, and other general
officers of the union have forwarded a
petition to President Timothy Dwight,
asking him to forbid the use of alcohol
ic liquors in the university.
The petition is accompanied by an i'm
piled threat to boycott the university
unless President Dwight complies. The
petition, which is also addressed to DR..
Henry P. Dwight, dean of the universe
ty, virtually Includes it is said, the
officers and members of every one of the
so state and territorial organizations,
with their 10000 local unions and nearly
Miss Frances E. Willard, at the Hotel
Empire here, when seen today, said:
Il have read with sorrow and alarm
of the drunken carousal among Yale
students following the recent intercol-
legiate foot ball game; also of the
startling facts that there are Sc sa-
looms some of them of the very lowest
type, and gambling houses near Yale
university-all located within two blocks
of the college campus and the green;
also that students are permitted to have
intoxicating liquors in their rooms and
at their class spreads.
I'VE have all read with the deepest
regret the revelations regarding the
signing of a petition to license the sale
of liquors in the immediate neighbor-
hood of Princeton university, the old
and honOred institution so closely iden-
tilted with the great Presbyterian
church in the United States, and now
we note with joy and Thanksgiving that
this university has listened to the ap-
meals made by our unions and the
Christian men and women throughout
the country.
IN view of the alarming facts con-
cerning Yale university, l nave urged
members to use all their official person
al influence TO secure early action Let
the resolutions forcibly declare that un-
til these saloon evils are remedied we
will do all in our power to nave our sons
and brothers seek their education at in
stftutions where the environments are
less dangerous than at Yale"
The Topeka state journal., 1898-02-14
VILLA FOR POTTER PALMER
Chicago Man Rents Theodore Have
myers "Cottage" at Newport.

Newport, r. L. Feb. 14-Mr. and
Mrs. Potter Palmer have rented Fried
helm, the Theodore A Havemeyer place
on Bellevue avenue, for the coming sea-
son. The negotiations were quietly con-
Quoted, but the positive announcement
has now been made that the lease has
been signed.
Friedheim is one of the most desirable
summer residences in Newport The
large villa is beautifully furnished, and
the broad lawns extend from Bellevue
avenue to Spring street. Mrs. Palmer
will, therefore, find it especially well
adapted to all purposes of entertaining.
F'riedheim was never rented before
Last autumn it was said Mr.. Palmer
had made an offer to purchase the
property. The lease is made by the
trustees of Mrs. Havemeyer.
The grounds of Friedheim contain
342, 200 square feet of land. Their south
ern boundary is Bancroft avenue. The
nearest neighbOrs of Mr.. and Mrs.
Palmer will be Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Payne Whitney, Senator and Mrs. CAL
win S. Brice, the Misses Brice, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hermann Oelrichs and Miss Fair.
Extensive gardens, considered among
the most valuable in Newport, are a
part of the Havemeyer estate, and the
use of them goes with the lease.
1t could not be learned what Mr..
Palmer will pay for the use of Fried
helm fer the season. Senator Brice is
said to give $4,000 a season for the use
of William Waldorf Astor's NewporC
villa, Beaulieu, and it is said this sum-
mer Mr.. Palmer will pay the largest
rental price ever given for a Newport
villa
It is understood that Mrs Have
meyer would consent to rent the place
to but few people, for the particular
reason that the late Mr.. Havemeyer
spent a vast fortune in its improve
ment, especially in its furnishing which
rivals that of any villa in Newport. It
is thought Mr.. Palmer may be able to
arrange to purchase Friedheim. Mr..
Havemeyer bought it of Loring An
dreWs 20 years ago
The Topeka state journal., 1898-02-14
DYNAMITE COLORED men
Negroes Who Go From Arkan-
saS City to Blackwell in
Trouble.

Arkansas City, Feb. 1.-THE co1ored
men who went from here to Blackwell
last week to locate, claim they are in
trouble
Blackwell is an anti-negro town. The
night they reached Blackwell they oc-
cupied old man BIackwell's barn. On
Thursday night a corner of the barn
was blown out with dynamite. The ne
groes went to Blackwell's house and Fri
day night some one shot two holes
through the building.
Blackwell people kick on negroes liv-
ing in their town. Considerable excite
ment was raised Saturday morning,
when between 10 and IL o'clock Black
we'll took the men just east of the school
house to stake off some lots. They were
followed by a large crowd and the ne
groes became frightened and took
refuge in BlackweIPS barn.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-02-14
TOWNE SCORES HANNA.
Declares He is a Buyer of Votes and
Labor Crusher.

Los Angeles, Feb. 14.-Charles A.
TOwne, champion silver Republican,
who is stumping California and Ore
gOn, says he was at Columbus all
through the Ohio senatorial contest He
says:
From what know personally, I am
convinced that Marcus A. Hanna pur-
chased his seat as senator. I exam
ined fully the larger part of the evil
dence taken in the investigation of the
Otis charges before the Ohio senate
committee. The facts adduced will
convict Hanna of attempted bribery
before any body of unprejudiced peo-
pie.
The incubus known as Hannaism
has fastened itself upon the Republican
party, and decent partisans are in re-
volt against it. Nothing in his make
up appeals to Americans His idea is
that every man has his price. He is a
labor crusher, a disciple of the doctrine
that competition in politics or business
must be smashed by fair means or
foul
The Topeka state journal., 1898-02-14
7THDISTRTCT CANDIDATES.
Seven Men Who Want to Be on the
State Ticket.

The Republican candidates for office
o1ife numerous. Among them are the
W. G. Edwards of Pawnee county for
W. e. Stanley of Wichita for govern
Frank Grimes, Wichita county, state
J. A. Wilkin, CowIey county, for state
treasurer.
AN. Denny. Wichita, state auditor.
S. G. Pottle of Ell Dorado, state aud
The latter is in the Fourth district,
but the proximity Of his county to the
Seventh district makes his candidacy
involve the interests of those around
him.
A. H. Burtis of Garden City, in the
Seventh district. wants to be secretary
of state.
AS the campaign is little young yet,
the Seventh district viii propaply nave
additional candidates before the battle
is over.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-02-14
Dr. Ern bree's Oriticisnn.

In his Sunday morning sermon DR..
A S. Embree preached on the presence
of evil in the world and made the fol-
lowing comment on the situation in To-
peka: why is it that men known to
be absolutely guilty, walk our streets
daily and when brought before the
court hoodwink judge, county attorney
and jury and go unwhipped of justice ?
We may say that it is so by the manner
in which the Committee of Seventeen
proceeded and condemn them, but we
plead guilty when we admit the exis-
tence of q Committee Of SeEenteen.'
The Topeka state journal., 1898-02-14
A WOMAN DESPERATE.
She is Shot in Duel With a Gambler
in q Saloon.

Cleveland, Feb. 14.-Minnie Ridgely,
better known as Minnie Chew, a motor
1Ous colOred woman, entered a saloon at
the corner of Noble and Bright streets
with a drawn revolver late last night
and fired a fusillade of shots at George
Leach, a colored gambler, who was in
the place. The shots all went wild and
Leach quickly pulled a revolver and
fired one shot, the bullet lodging just
below the womans heart. She win
probably die.
The shooting was the result of a
quarrel. Leach is in Jail, The Chew
woman is well known to the police. She
is one of two AmazOns who years ago
made it a practice of holding men up in
all tenderlOin districts. For one of her
crimes she served three years in the
penitentiary.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-02-14
PEN THAT FREED NEGRO.
Addison F. Andrews Presents New
York Press Club With a Memento.

New York, Feb. 14-Addison F. An
drews, son of the late Rufus F. Andrews,
who was surveyor of the port of New
York under Abraham Lincoln, today pre-
sented to the New York Press club the
pen with which Abraham Lincoln signed
the proclamation of emancipation
This pen was given to Rufus F. An
drews by Mrs. Lincoln shortly after the
presidents death, when she was distrib-
uting personal mernentOs to the various
intimate friends of the president, and it
has never been out of the possession of
the family of Mr.. Andrews. The gen
tleman who now presents it to the Press
club is life member of that club.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-02-14
Eureka SPRINGS. ARE.

AS a summer and winter resort cannot
be surpassed. To this famous all-year-
round resort round-trip tickets are on
sale from all principal cities through
out the country at greatly reduced
rates Double daily trains via the
Frisco Line. A neat little pamphlet
giving detailed description of Eureka
Springs will be mailed free upon appli-
cation to Geo. T. Nicholson, General
Passenger Agent, 'Fisco Line. st.
Louis, Mo.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-02-14
Don't Tobacco spIc and Smoke Your Life Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. full of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To-
Bac, the wonder-worlzer, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, soc or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free Address
The Topeka state journal., 1898-02-14
OTHER FACTORIES CLOSE
In New England Besides the Cotton
Mills.

Springfield, Mass, Feb. IA part of
the plant of the Hartford Carpet COM
pany at ThOmpsonville has been closed
for an indefinite period
More than 200 hands are effected. An
unsatisfactory demand is due to the
cause of the great shutdown. portion
of the WestfieId Plate company factory
at ThOmpsOnville also has closed.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-02-14
One Fare for 1TeWfon Gun CInp s6ooF

Newton, Feb. 1.-THE management
of the coming gun club shoot is in high
feather because the Santa Fe has de-
cided to allow a straight rate of one
fare for the round trip from all points
within a radius of $50 miles. The first
rate fixed was for one and one-third
fare.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-02-14
ROCK ISLAND EXCURSION
,.1,,.,,erz 7E-Verv Low Rates.

February 15-Very Low Rates.
To Arizona, Arkansas, Oklahoma, In
dian TERRITORY. New Mexico, Louisiana
and Texas. Can at Rock Island Pas
senger Depot for full particulars, or by
A. NJ. FULLER,
c. P & T. A.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-02-14
esAmonp the Ozarks.o ?

THE LAND OF BIG RED APPLES,
is an attractive and interesting book,
with views of South Missouri scenery.
It pertains to fruit-raising in that great
fruit belt of America, the southern slope
of the Ozarls and is of interest to fruit
growers and to every farmer and home
seeker looking for a farm and home.
Mailed free. Address.
J. z. LOCKWOOD,
Kansas City Missouri.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-02-14
KILLED BY A HORSE.
Prominent Citizen of Pawnee Rock
Fatally Injured by Horse.

Pawnee Rock. Feb. 14.-Mr. Henry
Quincy, a well known resident of this
place while at his stable Saturday night
horse.
He suffered greatly and died from the
effects of the injury last evening
The Topeka state journal., 1898-02-14
Merchants Federation Meeting.

The Merchants Federation of Topeka
will hold a meeting tonight at Weber's
hail. at which it is announced import
ant business will receive consideration.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-02-14
That Our Inventory Shows.

N-At O2O Kansas Avenue.
Thousand Five Hundred Dollars worth choicest
popular Clothing, Caps
Furnishings Yaes ETC. To dispose this stock at
quarters just 10 left Colonel
Radges having the stOrerOOm another
sacrifice TOO GREAT to hasten the
disposal splendid
acquant you, fmiarfz
of these goods, quote there.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-02-14
IT is A GOOD THING.
That is the Verdict of the Civil Ser
vice Commission Based on the
History of Is Years

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE annual re-
port Of the civil service commission for
the fiscal year ended June 80, 1897, has
The Topeka state journal., 1898-02-14
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

WANTED-To buy second hand gentle
mems clothes. Drop me a card and
will call NJ. Manson, IA Kansas ave
FOR SALES granite tombstones. Must
go at any price Owner going to Klon-
dixie. 231 Jefferson. H Schroeder.
WANTED-To sell a lady's Columbia bic
cycle, 81 model, at 516 Topeka ave.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-02-14
Ranges of Prices on Stock.

Furnished by the w. A Michael Com
mission Co, Brokers in Grain, Provisions
and Stocks, 10 West Sixth Ave, Topeka,
The Topeka state journal., 1898-02-14
Toilet Soap.

The opening sale in To-
peka of DR.. Raub's Egg
White Soap-one thousand
samples-will be given away
Monday. This is the best
soap in the market for the
price, excellent for the skin
and complexion, is delicate
ly perfumed, and sells for
1Oc a cake, 3 for
25c
The Topeka state journal., 1898-02-14
YOUTH AND BOYS SUITS.

At the small sum of S4.4S we give you
choice of a great variety of the very
Boys Suits. including Plain and Color
ed Clay WOrsteds, Plain and Mixed all
wool Cheviots, Tweed Serges and best
Cassimeres, all elegantly tailored. Pre-
vailing prices elsewhere are $3.50, $1,000,
$3.50 and even $500. Also suits from
81. so up.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-02-14
MEMS SUITS.

Mems Clay Worsted Suits, 'Spring
Weight colors dark grey, brown, mix
ed and black; style, 3-button Getaways.
Round Sacks, Frocks; all finest i'm
ported fabrics worth from $500
to SIS. .50-chOice ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 81 90
The above are the most genteeI goods
on the market.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-02-14
JEWELRY.

Watch Charms of Moss Agate, Gold
plate rim worth $1.25 and $1.5O...... 29c
Klondike Brilliants, both in Scarf Pin
and studs, extra fine setting, guaranteed
goods. were S1.25 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 39c
Initial Pins for scarfs .............. 07c
Gents Cuff Buttons, fine rolled gold
plate, newest designs, were 75c, $1.00 and
81 so ........ Observation-Disclosures. 39c
Also cheaper qualities 15c up.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-02-14

One case of Fruit of the
Loom Muslin, 64c or 16
yards for
$1.OO
The Topeka state journal., 1898-02-14
&225c
Ribbons.

Our Ribbon department is
ready for business. Our
spring stock has arrived,
and we will put on sale
Monday morning 100 pieces
of new fancy Ribbons at
The Topeka state journal., 1898-02-14

AGen'sApron OveralIs. Amoskeg dem
in, thoroughly made, were S5c.. ..52c
The Topeka state journal., 1898-02-14
FURNISHINGS.

All 40c and soc Silk Neckwear now. .1Sc
The above are choice spring goods. All
silk, both front and back.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-29

WASHINGTON. March ga full syn
opsis Of the report of the Spanish naval
commission. which investigated the de-
struction OF the battleship Maine is here
given by the Associated Press. 1t is taken
from u copy Of the original report, which.
is ROW on its way here from Havana. the
synopsis being eabled and today being
placed in the hands OF this government.
The conclusions are directly opposite to
those in the report of the court Of inquiry
submitted to congress today.
The synopsis Is AS follows:
The report contains declarations made
by ocular witnesses and experts. From
these statements il deduces and proves
the absence % all those attendant circum-
stances which are invariably present OH
the explosion of Il torpedo.
THE evidence of witnesses comparative.
iy close TO the Maine az the moment Is to
the effect that only one explosion Occurred:
that no column OF water was thrown into
the air. that no shock to the side of the
nearest vessel WAS felt, nor on land was
any vibration noticed, and that no dead
fish were found.
THE evidence of the senior p,lot of tho
harbor states that there is abundance OF
fish In the harbor and this evidence is cor
rohorated BY other witnesses. The as
sistant engineer of public works states
tnat after the explosions made during the
execution Of works in the harbor, he has
always found dead fish
THE divers were unab BILE to examine the
bottom Of the Maine. which was buried in
the mud; but careful examination of
the sides OF the vessel, the rents and
breaks which an point outward, shows
without doubt that the explosion was
from the inside.
"A minute examination Of the bottom OF
the naroor around the vessel shows abso-
lutely no sign of the action Of a torpedo.
ana The Judge advocate OF the commission
can find no precedent for the explosion OF
the storage magazine OF the vessel by a
torpedo"
The report makes clear that owing to the
special nature OF the proceedings follow
Ing. and the absolute respect shown for
the oxtra-territorial condition OF the
Maine. the commission has been prevented.
from making such an examination OF the
inside OF the vessel as would determine
even the hypothesis OF the internal origin
OF the accident.
This is 10 be attributed 10 the regrettabIe
refusal 20 permit necessary cooperation
OF the Spanish commission both with tae
commander and crew of the Maine and
the different American officials commis-
stoned 20 investigate the cause Of the acci-
dent and later on with those employed on
salvage work.
The report finishes bv stating that an ex-
animation Of the inside and outside of the
Maine ~ soon as such examination may
be possible a also OF the bottom where
the vessel rests. VIII prove that supposing
that the remains tof the wyeck> be not
totally or partially altered IN the process
|, Of extrication. the explosion was undoubt-
edly due 20 some interior cause.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-29

Continued on Page I.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-29
PREPARATIONS FOR WAR
NUILIFY RUM0RS OF PEACE
Spanish Diplomacy Promises Concessions the Administration
Waits Too Long, Congress May Become Aggressive.

The president has distinctly disclosed to
his cabinet associates his purpose to avert
war, Il possible. with a just solution Of the
Cuban problem, and he had felt from the
disposition manifested by Spain that this
just solution could be reached.
This, however is without considering
congress. which may. now that the sub
ject Is formally before It, take some radl-
cal action.
Meantime at the state department cable
grams were being received from Minister
Woodford, and the Spanish minister.
Polo Bernabe. was in lengthy confer
ence with Judge Day as to the prospective
adjustment. The meeting between the
Spanish minister and Judge Day came
after the cabinet conference. SO that such
representation as Spain submitted through
him did not get before the cabinet
At least two OF these new phases sub
mitted by the minister are of exceeding