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| must be fed. And as there are always
| many in a family, and they do not visit
Slngly, much rice must be consumed for
them. Good luck comes from their arrival,
however, but it is liable to be changed into
the dlre3t ill fortune at any moment. For
the foxes are exceedingly sensitive, and a
word carelessly spoken, nay, even a
thought sometimes, will serve to send
them off in huff, and then all sorts of
misfortunes will follow. When a man is
seized with fit in Japan they say HE is
afflicted with foxes. or He has made an
enemy of the foxes"
Only half of the good done by foxes is
genuine: A story is told of woman who
kept little shop where rice was sold.
Every night a tall woman entered the shop,
| bought some rice, laid two coins down
upon the counter and left without saying a
word. The woman would place the coins
in drawer and think no more of them.
One day the woman entered the shop,
bought her rice, but as she turned her
back the shopkeeper saw long white tail
and the woman disappeared. Rushing to
! the drawer where she had placed her
money she found some coins and some
dried leaves. Half of the money she had
received was good; the other half had been
bewitched and had turned back to dry
leaves.
| Sometimes houses will be Stunned BY
the villagers because it is supposed that
foxes have taken up their abodes therein.
Families supposed to be afflicted with the
friendship of the foxes are rather left alone
| by the rest of the peasants, as it is never
certain when the unwelcome guests will
transfer their affections their pres
ence-to others. And the villagers do
not care to place temptation in their way.
| Families not having foxes are not allowed
to marry into those having them, as when
| the foxes attach themselves to family it
includes in its affections all its members,
even to those most remote. One of the
most famous families in Japan claims its
supremacy to be due to the good influence
| of the foxes who have taken up their abode
! in that family.
All over Japan you will see images of the
foXes-old gray foxes, with their noses
Clipped and their ears broken off; older
foxes still, with growth of moss on their
backs; sly, alert foxes, with noses perked
smartly in the air; great foxes and little
foxes, sages and clowns, all kinds and de-
grees-showing the prevalence of this be-
lief in the land of the wistaria and the fan,
and also showing in what respect the fox
is held.
1t is curious to note that in all countries
the fox above all other animals has been
considered to exert great influence and
power. All nations have legends of which
the cunning and intelligence of the fox is
the theme.
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powers and duties of the office shall deyolve
upon him: Prorided that whenever the
powers and duties of the President of the
United States shall devolve upon any of
the persons named therein, if Congress be
not then in session, or if it would not meet
regularly within 20 days thereafter, it
shall be the dusy of the person upon whom
the said powers and duties shall deyolye
TO issue a proclamation convening Con-
gress, giving 20 days notice OF the time
OF meeting.
'It shall also be enacted that the above
shall only be held to apply to those officers
who shall have been appointed by the ad-
vice and consent Of the Senate to the office
therein named"
In these days of controversy il is well to
give the full text of the bill, that an under
standing of the succession could be well
known.
1t seems a useless discussion which is
now going on, who has precedence
Gen. Miles or Admiral Dewey? 1t has al.
ways been the custom that officers of De
partments occupy relative positions ac-
cordlng 10 the order of the creation of the
Departments of the Government. This
was strictly carried out in the bill of Presi.
dental succession.
The first Secretary Of War was nomi.
mated and confirmed Sept II. 1888; the
Attorney-General. Sept. 26. 1888: the frs,
Postmaster-tieneral was appointed the
of the Navy was appointed May 3, 1895
nine years after the first Secretary Of War
and in this order would the representative
Of the Navy come in the line of success
sion.
1t would hardly seem that the public
need work themselves into a fever ovel
the precedence of Gen. Miles and Admiral
Dewey.
Another question of social precedence
that has caused some yexation of soul-'gTc
whom belongs the second place in social
Precedence, 10 the Chief Justice or TO The
Vice-President| This also will remain
one of the unsettled questions until the
peoples parliament stops the occasion fol
bitter feuds.
Following the Chief Justice and the
Vice-President. the Speaker of the House
Is an honorable contestant In former
days he was in lipe of the Presidential
succession until 1886. when the succession
was turned through the line of Cabinet
officers.
In case of the death Of the Vice-Presi.
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The American tourist is so firmly con.
vinced that he is being cheated on all
hands during his European travels that
he occasionally oversteps the bounds OF
prudence.
What is the price of this pin?" asked
a young man in Paris shop, handling a
small silver brooch of exquisite workman
ship;
Twenty francs, monsieur" said the
clerk.
That's altogether too much," said the
young American. It's for a present to
my sister; I'll give you five francs for it,"
Zen it would be / zat gave re present
to your sister," said the Frenchman, with
a deprecatory shrug, "and do not know
re young mademoiselle,'
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dent his place is filled by the Chairman
pro tempore elected by the Senate. The
vacancy is not filled until another Presi-
Dental election.
The trouble per Sc has seemed to be the
order of precedence of the Cabinet and
Senate. The argument of the superiority
of the Senate over the Cabinet rests on
the ground that the Senate represents
State sovereignty; therefore. a more glori-
fled dignity clothes the Senator, as the
Cabinet officer has to have his nomina-
ton confirmed by the superior body, the
advisor and aid of the President. This
argument, however, if used, would place
the State Senator above the United States
Senator and the constituency above the
State Senator.
1t would seem that new dignity had
robed the Cabinet since their succession
to the Presidency; how far-reaching it is
in social presidency doth not yet a..Naar.
Another dilemma that has veXed the
souls of entertainers is the precedence
that exists between the Vice-President and
the Dean of the Diplomats. Not many
years ago high light in society gave
dinner party The Vice-President was a
guest. and so was Sir Julian The hostess
wishing to do honor to her foreign guest.
seated Sir Julian above the Nice-Presi-
dent. The papers We're not slow TO take
it up. The representative Of the United
States, the man in succession TO the PreSi-
dency, had been placed below a foreign
Embassy, the Minister of Great Britain.
ambassadors were not known in this coun-
try at that time.
Mr.. Olney, the Secretary of State. was
appealed to, and he dignifedly settled
the controversy for that time by inviting
the same parties to dinner. and giving to the
Nice-President the most honored seat.
1t is well understood that when a Cabinet
officer or any official of the Government
gives a public reception the doors are
literally open TO the public. and any one
has the privilege of paying his respects
10 these officials and their families on these
days. This rule is observable from the
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THE FOXES OF JAPAN.
They Occupy Very Important Position Il
the FloWery Kindom

In Japan, with its quaint. gentle people
and its quainter, gentler beliefs, even the
foxes are not the same as they are in other
countries, says the New York Herald
Here a fox is plaything, a creature to be
harried and torn to pieces by dogs for sport
most honorable titles, to treat him kindly,
place food for him and to be very glad
when he goes. For in Japan foxes have
great power, and it is not well to offend
them. Many are the tales the little people
whisper for fear the foxes will
hear and take offense-about the deeds
of Inari, the fox.
They are popularity supposed to take up
their abode with those whom they fancy
and. alas! also with those whom they dc
not fancy: And sometimes it is hard to de.
eide which is the happier. For the foxes
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Where Care is Necessary.

An ex-judge, who is a cashier of bank,
refused one day recently to cash check
offered by stranger.
"The check is all right" he said, but
the evidence you offer in Identifying your
self as the person to whose order it is drawn
is scarcely sufficient"
I've known you to hang man on less
evidence, judge" was the strangers re-
SponSe.
"Quite likely" replied the ex-judge;
"but when it comes to letting go of cold
cash we have to be careful"
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Michigan u. V. u.

At the Encampment Of the Department
of Michigan, U. v. u, held at Jackson,
Nov. 2S to 30, the following officers were
elected: Com. Gen. Geo. N. Meade, South
Camden; 1st Deputy, VIM. Roberts; I'd
Deputy, r. L. Richardson; Surg. Gen,
John Reading; Chap, G. L. Harper. Exc
cutive Committee, j. L. Rice, F. NJ. Frear,
G.. H. Brown, Z. F. Sibley, G. A. Conner,
Sol. wilhelm, and B. E. Westfall.
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WEST TROY, N. Y, Nov. 16, 1890.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE and the books came
all right to each of the club, and 1 extend
to you my very best thanks for being so
prompt in filing my order. They all feel
well satisfied with the books and paper
I also send my thanks for the Dewey watch;
L am more than pleased with it.
RICHARD BLACKBURN.
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The House has provided for the creation
of Committee on Insular Affairs, to have
jurisdiction of all affairs, except appro-
priations and revenues relating to Porto
Rico and the Philippines. The Commit
tee will consist of II members, and will be
appointed by the Speaker with the other
committees. The new committee will not
deal with questions affecting Hawaii or
Samoa. There is rush of applicants for
appointment on the Committee.
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HISS BERRY PRAISES PERUNA.
Miss Maude Lii

Miss Maude Lii
liam Berry, one of
the leading opera
singers of America.
In speaking of
Pe-ru-na, s Il / d :
Long ago my
nerves were in
danger of absolute
and hopeless cot
lapse from the strain
of hard work, study
and excitement. A
friend sent me a
bottle of Pe-ru-na
and prevailed upon
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Gaining His Reputation.

at is your intention" said the mind.
reader, as he gazed into the mans eyes,
ito call me an impostor at the conclusion
of this seance, and, on that plea, go away
without paying me-"
Thus it was he gained reputation as a
mindreader, when as matter of fact, he
was only good Judge of human nature.
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A Compulsory Action.

Lawyer-The young man who gave you
the kiss begs your forgiveness. Why do
you want to punish him by bringing action
against him in court? Are you so revenge
ful?"
Miss Elderly-Not exactly; but if don t
bring the case in court no one will belle We
that l was kissed.
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There has been much talk in the news
papers about the widow of the late Capt
Gridley, who opened the battle at Manila,
being reduced to the condition of keeping
boarders, and her children having to seek
employment. Mrs. Gridley has three
children-one son and two daughters
She receives as matter of right pension
of $50 month on account of her husbands s
death. One daughter has become teacher
7 The son d, a da bright, goodlooking fellow,
to Annapolis, but proved too old for ad-
mission. The President then gave him
commission in the Marine Corps, but his
educational euipment is not quite up to the
educational equipment is not quite up to the
required standard, and he lacks the monC Y
to complete it. Learning this, Admira.
Dewey, who has taken a warm interest in
the youth, visited the President, and it was
agreed that the two should pay young
Gridley's expenses while he was preparing
himself for his examination. Mrs. Ann T..
Gridley, the mother of The Captain, is clerk
in the General Land Office.
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The Rev. DR.. r. C. Tiff, who is here
leading the Utah Gentiles i'm the campaign
against Brigham H. Roberts, is Past De
partment Commander of Utah, and Past
Chaplain-in-Chief, GAR, and a Metho-
dist divine of great learning and eloquence,
as well as n most earnest cOmrade of the
Grand Army of the Republic.
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The Secretary of the Navy has issued an
order awarding gold medal of honor to
sfructor H0bson in sinking the collier Mer-
rimac in the harbOr of Santiago. These
men are George Charatte, Daniel Monta-
que, j. e. Murphy, George f. Phillips
Francis Kelly, Randolph Clausen, and
Osborn Deigman. Each of these men will
also receive gratuity of S100 in accordance
with a provision OF a special act OF Con-
greSs.
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See page 8 for full particu-
lars Of $500 cash guessing COM
test.
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The Higest Devotion.

FtLege1de BLuetter.
Burgomaster (who was treated to cigar
by Prince)-Your Highness, will smoke
this cigar as long as live.
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me to take it. I did, with marvellous re-
suits. Ask your druggists for a free
Pe-r,l-na Almanac.
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You can make a tidy sum by u
good guess that is open to all, as
explained on page 8.
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WILLIAMSPoRT, Pa, Nov. 27, 1899.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Allow
me to thank you for the spoons and the
pictures of Admiral Dewey and President
Mckinley. The spoons are very nice, and
like them very much.
MARY BRAINE.
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He Feared to Presume.

Hoods Sarsaparilla is the effective and faultles
cure for impure blood or disordcred system.
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Constructor Hobson has so far gone
unrewarded for his great heroism. But
an effort will be made to secure him proper
recognition by special legislation during
the present session of Congress. 1t is
possible that he will be transferred to the
line of the Navy, OF else promoted in the
Construction Department. If the measure
advocated by Secretary Long in his annual
report to meet such cases is enacted Con-
structor Hobson will be awarded a medal
of honor of the first class, which action
carries with it an increase of pay.
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Lieut.. T. M. Brumby, who was the Flag
Lieutenant of Admiral Dewey at the battle
of Manila Bay, is ill at Garfield Hospital.
He is suffering with typhoid fever, con-
tracted during his cruise in the tropics.
Since he returned from the sword presenta-
ton ceremonies at Atlanta Lieut.. Brumby
has been complaining of poor health.
Though the officer is seriouly ill, his con-
at this stage of the fever, and there is no
immediate danger.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-16

law: nevertheless, you the said court
aforesaid, and the said Tkoma r. Kinds.
receiver; well Knowing the premises, yet
contrived, as It is said, the said Boston
and Montana Consolidated Copper and
Silver Mining company, said relator, un-
Justly tosaggrieve and oppress, have at
tempted to take possession of all of the
property and effects of the said relator, in
contempt of US, against the laws and
customs of our said state, and to the
manifest damage, prejudice. and griev-
ance oflthe said Boston and Montana
Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining
company. =
wheretofore, The said Boston and
Montana Consolidated Copper andSilver
Mining company has prayed relief and
Il writ of prohibition in that behalf.
We, therefore, being willing that the laws
and customs of our said state should be
observed, n that our citizens should IN
no wise be oppressed, do you
that you, desist and refrain from any flu
ture proceedings in the matter or taxing
possession of the property of the. said
Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper
and Silver Mining company, or n part
thereof, until the 22nd day of March,, 1879,
and until the further order of this court
thereon, and that you show cause before
cur said court at the time last aforesaid,
at the court room at this court, in the city
of Helena, Monana, at hour of 10 O'Clock
in the forenoon, why you should pot, be
absolutely restrained and prohibited from
any further proceedings in taking or as
Stunning possession of the property or ef-
fects of the said relator, and have you
then and there this writ. q
Witness the honorable Theodore Brant-
ly, chief justice of said court, at Helena,
Montana, and the seal of said court the
18th day OF March, 1899.
HENRY G. RICKERTS, Clerk.
By William Fl. Curtis, Deputy Cltrk.
Supreme Court Seal, State Of Montana.
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Third ward-Adjoining Florence hotel.
Judges, j. H. Page, ]. B.. Nolan, o
Hayes, G. H. Moore, Fred Bush. Clerks,
J. r. Johnson, A. A. Crossman.
Fourth ward Armory. Judges, L.
Stetheimer, Henry Cassidy, Geo. Lewis,
Nose Lipschutz, Chas. Bausman. Clerks,
Thomas Booth, Frank e. Jones.
Fifth ward-33S1a East Park. Judges,
Nick Jahreiss, John Lavell, j. Dewitt, c.
b. Hoffman, j. j. Chambers. Clerks, Ed
Pollard, Thomas Fitzgerald.
Sixth ward-53 West Galena. Judges,
Robert Elliott, Hank Noble, Jos. Klaffki,
d. McGregor, Walter Tallant. Clerks,
Dick Thayer: G.. Schurer.
Seventh Ward-Corner Gaylord and
Second street. Judges, j. S. Nixon, Tim
Crowley, -. Niles, S. Erickson, Geo.
F. Bartlett. Clerks, G. H. Little, A. T.
Brown.
The place and officers for the Eighth
ward were not selected, but will be an
ounce later.
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THE News IN BRIEF

The city of Red Lodge has ordered that
a special election be held on May 1 for
submission of a proposition to bond the
city in the sum of IS, 900 for the purpose
of putting in a system of water works.
A committee has also been appointed to
devise a suitable plan for the organiza-
ton of a volunteer fire department.
The city council of Livingston is look
ing into the matter of building a dyke
along the river in the eastern part of
town for protection against high water,
which is expected in more han it's Ordi-
nary form this year IN account of the
depth of snow in the mountains. The
work of building a dyke was contracted
for a couple of years ago, but the con-
tractor failed financially before the work
was finished, and it is considered adj
visable to talk up the work at this time
and carry it to completion Attorney II. J.
Miller presented a petition to the council,
signed by 45 taxpayers of the special i'm
provement district in which the purpoSed
dyke is located, asking for the dyke to
be constructed. The siGners expressed a
Willingness to pay their assessments and
contribute to the fun required to pay
the xpens of constructing the dyke,
On motion of Alderman Goughncr the
council instructed the city clerk to adj
vertise for bids for the construction
work required on the dyke and stipulate
in the advertisement that all bic must
be in by the 25th instant.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-16

Mr.. H. P. King, late of Ryan Hotel
Turkish baths, st. Paul, has accepted a
position at Amos Turkish baths. Mr..
King is acknowledged by those who
know to be the best shampooer west of
New York. Henry, who has been here
so long, will have charge of the day shift.
Henry is always all right. These baths
are a great benefit to people suffering
from colds, grippe, rheumatism, etc.
Baths open day and night; three atten-
dants; sleeping rooms. Turkish bath,
81 90; plain bath, % cents. Amos Turk
ish Baths, corner Broadway and Main.
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AT LYNNDALE.

If you want to go to ~I.ynndale call at
Chas. LaEglois' stable. Big sleigh. $780,;
band-wagon, $500; dance hall free; sup
per 75c. Dancing every Sunday. Stage
leaves at 2 .. m. Sundays.
C. LANGLOlS.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-16

The people of Butte know a good thing
when they see it. If you don't believe it
look in at Tassell's $1.00 shoe sale, 25 w.
Park.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-16

The McDermott-C. A. Magreth. Leth-
bridge; C. C. Grannis, Duluth; Geo. II.
Berry, Minneapolis; L. Quinlan, st. Paul;
w. Fl. Houston, Spokane; j. II. Butler,
Great Falls: w. Y. Pemberton, city; w.
j. Beckett, S. L. Smithers, Geo. A.. Miner,
Henry G. Rickerts, Saml McMurran and
wife, Helena; M. f. Blakely, New YORK;
Harry Friedman. San Frarcisco; Z. G..
Zwick, Great Falls; f.. b. Clark, Big
Timber; Marcus Daily, j.. r. Toole, Ana
conda; d. McNulty, Anaconda; \. A.
Pelletier, T. w. P~oindexter, Jrr., Helena;
]. e. Price, Anaconda; John G. Rittchie,
New York; l.. T. Blood, Avon; John Is.
Thompson, Avon.
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50, So, 81, and s. shoes for men, women
and children only $1.00. Tassel's % West
Park.
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AT TIE HOTELS

The Butte-M. r. Grady and wife, Chi
cago; Chas. Booth, New York; Geo. G..
Salch, Chicago; Henry c. Stiff, Missoula;
F. NJ. Colburn, Boston; c. E. Marley,
San Francisco; G. L. Drew, Great Falls;
II. l.. Myers. Hamilton; j. S. Mckinney,
Denver; A. A. Atherton, Boston; C. G..
Lunt, st. Louis; e. b. Mendenhall, Joliet;
e. d. Mats, Anaconda; E. Saeger, Cieve-
land; c. II. Altmiller, Boston; John S.
Dyer, Helena: II. N. Tunnel, Ralph J.
SAKE, Boston; j. S. David, Rochester,,
New York;. T. Pardee, Philipsburg; w.
l.. Hunnewell. Chicago; T.. H.. Rhoads,
Denver: w. j. Ladd, Boston; Chas. r.
West, Denver; w. E. Johnson, A. S.
Wright, Denver; A. Solomon, San Fran
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-09-07
PACIFIC COAST TRADE.


Wheat-Walla Walla. b705Sc;
Valley. 59@591sc; Bluestem. 60@6lc
per bushel.
Flour--Best grades. $S.25; graham,
%. 6t; supertine, $2.l5 per barrel.
Oats-Choice white. 40@ 42c; choice
gray, s7@41c per bushel.
Barley-Feed barley. s161a GIT:
brewing, $3.50 per ton.
Millstuffs-Bran, SIT per ton; mid
dlings, $2a; shorts, SIS; chop. $1,000
per ton.
Hay-Timothy. $s@s; clover. 81
as; Oregon wild hay, IS per ton.
Butter-Fancy creamery, 45@50c;
seconds. s5@4oc; dairy. s0@s5c;
store, 2a1& @27kc.
Eggs-1s@l81ac per dozen.
Cheese-Oregon full cream, l2c;
Young America. 13c; new cheese,
l0c per pound.
Poultry-Chickens, mixed, $500
4.50per dozen; hens. $3.50; springs,
$4,000; geese, $4.00@5.O0 for old.
81. .50@6.50 for young; ducks. 5000
$50 per dozen; turkeys, live, l21a q
1870 per pound.
1 Potatoes-76c @si per sack; sweets,
az csc per pound.
Vegetables-Beets, 81; turnips, soc
per sack; garlic, 70 per pound; cab.
bage. l1S@2c per pound; cauli-
flower. 75c per dozen; psrsnips, 81
beans. b@6c per pound; celery,
70@7 75c per dozen; cucumbers, b0c per
box; peas, S@4c per pound; tomatoes,
Toe per box; green corn. l2h @15c per
dozen.
Hops-11@13o: 1897 crop, 4@6c.
Wool-Valley. 12@l3c per pound;
Eastern Oregon, s@I3c; mohair,
27@80c per pound.
Mutton-Gross, best sheep, wethers
and ewes, SIC; dressed mutton. 61s q
&c: lambs. Tie per lb.
Hogs-Gross, choice heavy, $5. 90;
light and feeders. $3.50; dressed. SO. 90
@6.50 per 100 pounds.
Beef-Gross. top steers, 3.60@S4.00;
cows. $3.o0@3.50; dressed beef
6@7Nc per pound.
veal-Large, 616@7kc; small, SO
s1kc per pound.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-09-07
Sailed for Gibraltar.

Villefranclle, Sept. 2. - Admiral
Dewey remained on board the Olympia
this morning. In brilliant sunshine
and with a fresh breeze blowing. the
preparations for sailing commenced at
3:l5 P. NJ. when the launches were
hauled up. interested crowds on shore
watching the preparations and admir-
ing the activity of the crew. At $3.50
the mail orderly left the quay with the
latest mail. the anchors were hoisted,
and at 4 O'Clock sharp the cruiser sailed
out OF the barbor for Gibraltar until
September IL. He expressed pleasure
previous to his departure. at his stay
here, and breads his countrymen's re-
ception. The admiral's visit here was
the most interesting in the history of
the harbor.