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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-24
MILiTARiSM'S AWFUL CURSE.
Appalling Waste of Money and Energy
by European Nations.

Appalling Waste of Money and Energy
by European Nations.
From Popular Science Monthly.
A whole continent of our globe, twice
as large as the European continent,
having 100000 square miles and SO,000,-
600 habitants-North Americans di-
vided into three political dominons,
Canada, the United States and Mexico.
AS none of these countries covets the
territory of the other, there are on this
vast continent only 114,453 soldiers and
marines, one solitary man for 700 in
habitants, while in Europe there is one
for 10S. The American proportion would
give 514,2S6 men for all the European
armies. AS there are no savage ele-
ments in Europe to be restrained by
arms, half of the North American con-
tingent ought to be enough to maintain
internal order there. Europe needs
only 100000 soldiers at most; all the
others are supported in Difference to the
idoatry for square miles. This addi-
tional military force exceeds $500, 900
men and costs 4,50S, 900 francs ($901
600,000) year. And this is the direct
loss entailed by the spirit of conquest,
and yet it is trifiing as compared with
the indirect losses.
First, there are 100000 men under
the flags. If they We're not soldiers and
were following lucrative occupations
and earning only 1000 francs $4,000 a
head they might produce S760.000, 900.
The 90O000,0 00 absorbed now by mill
tary expenditures would bring S per
cent. if invested in agricultural and in
dustrial enterprises. This would make
another $45, 900. The 2S days of the
reserves are worth at least $4,000 900.
Here, then, is an absolutely palpable
sum of $S450, 000.0 But what num-
Der of colossal losses escape valuation.
Capital produces capital. If S1,S00, 000,-
900 were saved every year from mill
tary expenses and poured into indus
trial enterprises they would produce
benefits beyond our power to estimate
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-24
Brides Worth More Than Their Weight.

Several brides have been presented
with marriage portions far exceeding
their weight in gold. The average
weight of bride will not exceed 1870
pounds, or 1850 ounces, and that at 500
per ounce is SAL 600. The marriage por-
ton of Miss Pauline Whitney, daugh-
ter of ex-Secretary Whitney was $1,000,-
900, or more than "a times her weight in
gold. Miss Margot Tenants marriage
portion of $4,000 year was more than
IL times her weight in gold. while the
marriage portion of Miss Mackay (now
the princess Of Colonna) of $2,500000
was more than 300 times her weight in
gold.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-24
A LAND OF PROMISE.
Passengers From Guam Arrive on the
Ruth.

Ruth.
San Francisco, April 23-The barkentine
Ruth has arrived here from Guam, Caro-
line islands, with Captain West and part
of the crew of the wrecked whaling bark
Horatio, which went ashore on Jan. q
while trying to enter the south harbor of
Kusaie.
The Horatio was a total wreck, but no
lives We're lost and nearly everything of
value on board was saved.
j. EXtrom, a South Sea trader, and A.
G. Madden. collector of natural history
specimens. also came on the Ruth. EX-
from was recently obliged to remove from
Guam to the island of Ruk. as the natives
there were extremely quarrelsome.
The Ruth's passengers pronounce Guam
a land of great promise. They say that
the Germans are trying to get possession
of kusaie
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-24
Music for Tired Students.

AT Cornell university a skillful Or
ganist gives a daily recital on the grand
organ of Sage chapel at O'Clock. just
as the students are going to their rooms
from the days work. The chapel doors
are open and the listeners come and go,
sitting till rested, and listening to the
solemn strains of the music. 1t is Gus
tom held in grateful esteem by Cor
nellians
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-24
Arrested for Burglary.

Charles Perry and Percy Bradford,
two young men, were arrested by Cap
tain Dawson and Sergeant McGrath of
the police department at an early hour
this morning for the burglary of the
residence of Mrs. M. S. Goldberg in
West Iron street one day last week.
Perry IS an ex-convict, who was sent
to the pen a year ago for robbing
freight cars. He was released only a
few days ago. Bradford is new to the
notice
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-24
VIII Bring n Wife.

Great Falls, April 2s.-The following
item concerning Montana well known in
this county and Meagher and in Anaconda
as WELL is taken from the Nashua, N. H,
Daily Press:
ct w. Edwards, a prosperous rancher
of Sulphur Springs, Mont. is visiting his
brother, NJ T. Edwards. Rumor says
that Mr.. Edwards has begun to see the
folly of bachelor life and that a fair young
lady will travel back to the Montana
ranch with him."
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-24
At Work on the Kooteuai.

Great Falls, April 23.-Word has heen
received by David G. Browne, collector
of customs at this point. that J. NJ
Clapp, an engineer of the United States,
is at Jennings with a force of men pre-
pairing to blast out the distractions in
the Kootenai river. which have in the
past proved so disastrous to navigation
in the past. Only about $1,000 of the
original appropriation remains and the
work can be accomplished in about
two weeks. unless high water prevents
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-24

I was reading an advertisement of
Chamberlain's Collie Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy in the Worcester Enter
prise recently, which leads me to write
this. I can truthfully say I never used
any remedy equal to it for collie and di-
arrhoea. I have never had to use more
than one or two doses to cure the worst
case with myself or children.-W. A.
Stroud, Popomoke City, Nd. For sale
by druggists.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-24
A Strong Mans Secret.

The strongest man on earth says the secret of
his wonderful power is perfect digestion. Hos
letters Stomach Bitters makes digestion easy,
and cures all complaints arising from weak stom-
ach, such as Indigestion biliousness and all liver
and kidney ailments. As blood purifier and
nerve tonic 1t is marvellous. 1t is recommended
in the country Everybody needs it at this time
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-24
Shafter in Denver,

Denver. Colo, April 23.-General W. r.
Shafter stopped here this evening en- route
ia San Francisco. He took dinner with
General H. c. Merriam and left at 2:3O
over the Denver & Rio Grande.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-24
A Necessary Safeguard.

Eyes, George is studying to be a chem
list"
81 didn't suppose he had any leaning
that way
He hasn't, but we wanted to have
somebody in the family who could test
canned beef"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-24
THE PATRIOT.
1t Is Case of the Survival of the
Fittest,

Great Falls April 23.-Copies have
reached this office of The Patriot. a
monthly magazine for youths, published
by Robert J. Shores of this city. 1t is an
excellent piece of aphical work and
the contents are worthy of the printing
With a very pardonable pride the pub
Usher and editor makes the announce
ment of the first birthday of the maya
zine and gives the following editorial re-
view of its history:
Looking back over my first year I can
see where I made mistakes and where l
made wise resolves. When the Patriot
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-24

Pay your subscription to the Ana
conda Standard for one year in advance
and secure the handsome premium,
Paris Of To-Day
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-24
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinne Tablets. All drug
gists refund the money If it fails to cure. 25C
The genuine has L. B. Q. on each tablet
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-24
Care for Their Old Animals,

From the New York Press.
In India the Hindoos have establish.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-24
1I!!I[!IlI7l.El!lI'

Primary, Secondary Tertiary syphilis per.
manently cured in Is to 35 days. You can be
treated at homs for the same price under same
guarantee. II you prefer to come here will
contract to pay railroad fare and hotel bills. and
charge If VIC fail to cure. II you have taken
Mercury, Iodde Potash, and still have aches an
pains, Mucous Patches in mouth, Sore Throat
Pimples, Copper. Colored Spots. Ulcers any
part of the body, hair eyebrows falling out, it
is this syphilitie BLOOD POISON that we guar
antee to cure. We solicit the most obstinate
cases and chall enge the world for q eau
not cure. This disease has always bafnsd the
skill OF the most eminent physicians. $500 600
capital behind our unconditional guaranty. Al.
solute proofs sent sealed on application. Ad-
dress Cook Remedy Co., 154O Masonic Temple
Chicago, Ill.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-09
The Inauisitive Tongue.

The curiosity of the tongue does not
cause the human heing so much trou.
BILE as the curiosity Of the eye. But the
tongue, within it's limits, is the most
curiouy Of all.
Let the dentist make change in the
mouth, let him remove a tooth or re-
place with his admirable artitice one
that has long been absent, let him
change the form Of tooth by round
ing of corner or building up cavity
and see what the tongue will do. 1t
will search out that place, taking care
full and minute account of the change
Then it will linger. near the place. If
it is called to other duties, it comes
back as soon as they are discharged
and feels the changed place all over
again, as if it had not explored and
rnmmaged there already.
1t makes no difference that these re-
peated Investigations presently cause
annoyance to its supposed master, the
man. The tongue in nothing more
than in this matter proves that 1t is an
unruly member and will not be con-
trolled.
1t seems to have an original will and
consciousness of its own. and nothing
will serve it except the fullest satisfac-
ton of it's curiosity. It will wear itself
out, perhaps, but it will find out all
about the strange change. = Boston
Transcript.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-09
NORTH DAKOTA BRIEFS.

The recruiting station at Fargo has
been closed.
A. B. Hilliard has been appointed
postmaster at Reynolds.
A linseed oil mill will be established
at Park Rapids in the spring.
Wimbledon schools have been closed
on account of an epidemic of diph-
liberia.
Flax straw commands ready market
at Sheldon. Between rs and 100 tons
are purchased daily.
Valley City claims to have handled
100000 bushels Of wheat and $4,000
bushels of fax this season.
A colony of 116 settlers reached Ken
more from the East. They have pur-
chased agricultural lands in that vicin-
ity.
Blackleg, SO much dreaded by cattle
men, seems to be prevalent in several
localities and some loss of stock is re-
ported
Rev. Father N. A. E. Pouliot, for five
years pastor Of the Catholic church at
Langdon, is dead. He was born in
Quebec, and was 38 years old.
Since 1882 Devils lake has closed only
once before this year later than Nov. 10,
and that was in 1900, when it closed
Nov. 80. In 1897 it closed Nov. 3.
A light engine backed into party
of three men who were standing on the
tracks at Williston. Bud Davis was
killed outright and Pat Cushman had a
foot cut off.
At the Cooperstown term of court
Judge Glaspell expressed himself as
firmly supporting the enforcement of
the prohibitory law, though not pro-
hibitionist himself,
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-09
R0fALSss;*,;,"*tss
v ABSoIUIEY Pure
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome
Are You Going

To Portland?
Take thu Northern Pacific.
Are you going to Seattle or Tacoma?
Take the Northern Pacific.
Are you going to Alaska orthe klondyke?
Take the Northern Pacific.
Are you going to kootenai?
Take the Northern Pacific.
Are you going to Spokane or Lewiston?
Take the Northern Pacific.
Are you going to Butte or Helena?
Take the Northern Pacific.
Are you going to Fargo or Grand Forks?
Take the Northern Pacific.
Are you going to Winnepegor Manitoba:
Take the Northern Pacific.
Are you gong to Duluth or Superior?
Take the Northern Pacific.
Arc yougoing to Minneapolis or St Paul?
Take the Northern Pacific.
Are you going to Omaha or Kansas City?
Take the Northern Pacific.
Are YOU going to Chicago or the East?
Take the Northern Pacific.
Apply to any Northern Pacific agents
for rates and information, or write to
CHAS. S. FEE,
Gcnl Pass. Agt.,
I2-o-tf St. Paul, Minn.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-09
CANVASS COMPLETED.
Kentucky Election Commissioners WI


Kentucky Election Com nissioners Will
Now Try Contests.
FRANKFORT, KY, Dec 6.-The state
board of election commissioners, sitting
as canvassing board, has finished it's
work and will now sit as canvassing
board to hear arguments in the cases of
II contested counties. The first great
fight will come up on the question Of
whether or not the board has the right
to go behind the certified returns filed
with the secretary Of state by the diff
ferent counties On the face of the re.
turns now on file with the secretary of
state Mr.. Taylor has plurality of
1883. If the board decides that it has
the power to go behind the returns,
there is no telling who will receive the
certificate.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-09
THE BOER VERSION.

Battle at Modder River Resulted in
Slight Boer Losses.
LONDON, Dec. 6.-The following is a
Boer version of the battle of Modder
river:
Pretoria, Wednesday, Nov. 29.-De-
lareys official report states that large
force of British yesterday morning at
tackled his commando at Modder river.
Heavy fighting lasted for hours. Cronja
and Delarey took up strong positions,
the Free staters being reinforced. De.
larey had II killed and wounded, in
Guiding his eldest son. The Free Staters
losses are unknown. At dark the Beers
retired slowly to their positions, having
prevented the British from forcing
their way to Kim berleY,''
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-09
MoNROE's GREAT BLUFF.
The Lieutenant Took Bayonbong by .
Clever Kuse.

The Lieutenant Took Bayonbone by .
Clever kuse.
NEW YORK, Dec. "A dispatch to
The Herald from Manila says: The
surrender of General Conan and 500 in
surgents at Bayonbong to Lieutenant
James E. Monroe of the Fourth cavalry
was the result of remarkable display
of courage and "bluff" on the part Of
the American officer.
Lieutenant Monroe had only so men
with him and all possible reinforce.
ments were far in his rear. He COM
municated by telegraph with the insur-
gent leader, stating that he was ready
to move on Bayonbong at once with a
large force unless he received the un-
conditional surrender of the rebels.
The lieutenant wired south for rein
forcements, but "a hours before they
reached him he went to Bayonbong
with his little escort of half hundred
and General Conan surrendered to him.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-09
Tn to Date Bobby.

Robert has positively declined to
learn to SPELL Womanly intuition ad-
monishes Roberts mamma that Robert
Will doubtless say something very
bright If pressed, and she accordingly
argues with the boy.
"All great men learned to spell when
they were little boys" she says.
"Well, that was before you could hire
a stenographer for So week." replies
Robert.
OF course Roberts mamma loses no
time in telephoning for the newspapers
a brief outline of what has happened
and bidding them send their best re-
porters right up.-Detroit Journal.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-09
CONSIDERED IN CAUCUS.
House Republicans Discuss tho New
Financial Bill.

House Republicans Discuss tho New
Financial BILL.
WASHINGTON, Dec. GA caucus Of
Republican members of the house of
representatives was held during the
evening to consider plans for advance
ing the house financial bill About 1850
members, including Speaker Hender-
son and all the prominent leaders on
the Republican side, were present:
Mr. Overstreet Qnd), who presented
the bill, explained it section by section.
AS he proceeded many questions were
asked, mainly by Messrs. Hopkins
Qlls.), Hepburn Qa), Hill (Conn.) and
McCleary (Minn.), but they were not
captious and indicated desire to reach
clear understanding. Mr.. Overstreet
continued his explanations until II
o'clock when, in response to general
sentiment, the caucus adjourned with
out taking action.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-09
HEARD THE MESSAGE ONLY
Senate AdjourDs as q Mark of Respect
to Munro Hayward.

Senate AdjourDs as q Mark of Respect
to Munro Hayward.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-The session Of
the senate lasted two hours and forty
minutes, practically the entire time
being consumed in the reading of the
presidents message. The reading was
largely perfunctory, few senators &C.
cording it any attention.
Following are the chief recommends
tions contained in the message:
Legislation in support of the present
gold standard.
More stringent laws for the regulation
Of trusts and combinations
The early construction of cable to
Manila.
The prosecution of the preliminary
work for an interoceanic canal
Some form of law to take the place of
chaos in Alaska.
Legislation providing for govern.
ment in Hawaii.
Self-government for Porto Rico to
such an extent as is deemed practicable.
The independence of Cuba at the
earliest possible moment.
Ad"S AOA CuO 6OFOAAAAOAu VI tA0 AAA-
ippines when the insurrection shall
have been stamped out.
Liberal appropriation for the navy.
Reorganization of the army.
Correction of the abuse in the classi-
fication of mail matter.
Liberal appropriation for the further
ance of agricultural Investigations.
Legislation for the promotion of the
merchant marine.
Laws defining the status Of COM:
plants of aliens.
Medals of honor for volunteers who
fought in the Philippines.
Appropriation for the American ex-
hibit in Paris.
The observance of law and order by
would-be lynchers.
The extension and preservation Of
forest reserves.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-09
SlBERIA'S BIG GOLD CROP.
Larce Quantities of 1t Struggled Out
fhs, cnnntry

Large Quantities of 1t SmuGEled out
of the Country.
In spite of the most stringent Rus
sian laws OH the subject-thc taking
away of gold without government con-
scnt-tlerc is an enormous business
done all over Siberia in gold, both dust
and, especially, nuggets stolen from
the workings. 1t is Il criminal offense
to be found in possession of gold; but
as so large proportion of the popula-
ton of Siberia consists of those sent
there for punishment, and the only
further punishment they have to fear
is deportation to some yet more distant
region of the same barren and jOyless
land, the deterrent is by no means so
formidable as mere pcrusal OF the
awful menaces of the statutes at first
sight seems to convey. Moreover, the
successful dealer in stolen gold rarely
fails to escape the penalties Of his Of
fensc, even when caught redhanded.
The Russian official, even in Russia
proper, is seldom altogether unreason-
able; and in Siberia, where the preg-
nant saying of the dishonest "chinov-
Mix" cts Il long way to Pcter''-that
is, st. Petersburg-is especially sgniti-
cant, the official is good natured" in
the extreme, and Il substitute can al
ways be bought to accept unpleasant
responsibilities.
A great part Of the gold is conveyed
over the Chinese fronter-that is,
across the river Amur, which is the
sole defense Of the frontier against
smuggling from both sidcs-and finds
ready sale ut ruinous sacrifices in ex-
change for a certain fiery Chinese
vodka. The valuable properties Of this
spirit much esteemed by tussian and
native alike, are that it gives the GUS
toner the beatitude of intoXicaton one
day, and on the next he can attain the
same exalted state by the cheap eXpe-
dicnt of drinking water.-ChamberS'
Journal
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-09
I2-9-tt |
FROM THE SHADOW.

Under the roses and under the dew,
Dcad-but the dreaming, dear heart, Of you!
For the day you knct near the death veiled place
| felt your tears fall over my face
And the rose that you left where my dreams must
be
Thrilled the thought of you down TO inc!
And said, from my couch in the white walled
dust,
"Shc is true to her love- she is true to her trust,
"And her tcnlcrcst tears will fall for me
ill we meet in Gods eternity"
Under the rose and under the dew,
Dcad-but dream no more Of you'll
The stormy winds Ger my dwelling rave;
Dead are the roses that blessed my grave.
For you never knccl by my couch to say
The loving words that you said that day.
Crumb!cs my name on the marbles crust
My dreams arc dead, and my heart is dust!
Atlanta Constitution.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-09
UNLAWFUL COMBINATION.
Federal Supreme Court Knocks Out the
Iron Pine Trust,

iron rape trust.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Sin the United
States supreme court the Addistone
Pipe case was decided. This case in
volved the constitutionality of the com.
bination of pipe manufactures to manu-
facture pipe which it was charged was
trust. The decision was handed down
by Justice Peckham and was adverse
to the combination. 1t was, therefore,
in opposition to the trust.
The opinion of the court of appeals
for the Sixth circuit was affirmed.
The decision draws clear distinc-
tion between combinations affecting ln-
terstate commerce and those applying
to one state only. The opinion at.
tracted very general attention because
it is the first opinion on the subject of
trusts which has been handed down
since the subject of trusts has come
into great prominence.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-09
is READY TO QUIT.
Hong Kong Advioos Say Aguinaldo Has
Enough.

SOy AAssD
Enough.
NEW YORK, Dec. "a special tele-
gram from Hong Kong to The Evening
World says that Filipinos there an
nounce that Aguinaldo is ready to sur
render if Consul Wildman is ready to
receive him at Manila The dispatch
adds that the Filipino junta at Hong
Kong was in communication with
Aguinaldo last week and advised him
then to throw himself upon the mercy
of the United States.
A dispatch to the Herald from Manila
says: Aguinaldo's mother says she de-
sires nothing but peace. She is glad
from the bottom of her heart that the
insurrection is near an end. She adds
that the women and officers families
are suffering fearful deprivations and
hardships. She declares she does not
know Aguinaldo's present whereabouts
nor his ultimate destination,
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-09
ATTACKED AT NIGHT.
American Garrison at vigan Has a Hare
Fight-Etght Killed.

American Garrison at viean Has Hard
Fight-Etght Killed.
MANILA, Dec. 6.-Tuesday night a
force of insurgents, estimated at 800,
attacked the American garrison of 200
at Vigan, province of South Ilocos.
The American loss was eight killed and
many wounded.
After very hard fighting the Filipinos
were driven off and through the noun
tains, leaving 35 dead. Colonel Bisbee
is now reinforcing the garrison.
Fears are entertained regarding vari-
GUS small bodies of General Young's
In the province of Abra.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-09
EOr over Fifty years

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY
Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by millions
of mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. 1t soothcs the
child, softens the gums. alfays all pain,
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
for Diarrhoea Is pleasant to the TASTE
Sold by druggists in every part Of the
world. Twenty-Five cents a bottle. Its
value is incalculable. BE sure and ask
for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and
take no other kind.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-09
MANY TIES NEEDED.
Promise OF q Busy Winter In the Woods
of Northarn Minnaaota.

Promise OF q Busy Winter In the Woods
of Northern Minnesota.
CHICAGO, Nov. 30.-The Record says:
One of the biggest industries in the
northern part of Minnesota this winter
will be the cutting of railroad ties.
Preparatory to improving their tracks
in the spring and summer of 1900 sew
eral of the big lines of the West and
Central West within the last few weeks
have given orders for more than 5,O0O,-
900 ties, 100000 of which will be cut
in the timber land of Minnesota. At
present the cutters are contracting for
labor in Chicago, st. Louis, Detroit and
other large cities.