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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-23
"A MIDNIGHT BELL.
Hoyt's Successful Comedy at the Margaret
Tomorrow Night.

Hoyt's Successful Comedy at the Margaret
To-Morrow Night.
l.. r. Stockwell and his own company
of players will appear at the Margaret
theater on this Friday evening in
Charles Hoyt's greatest success, "A
Midnight Bell" Mr.. Stockwell is well
and favorab1y known as one of the best
comedians on the American stage. He
is without an equal in his particular
line. He possesses delightful quaint
ness, JUNCTION and originality, and has
PROVED a strong drawing card. He has
just concluded a very successful sea-
son at the Alcazar, San Francisco,
where he appeared nightly to packed
houses. "A Midnight Bell is undoubt-
edly the most legitimate and preten-
tious effort of Hoyt's. His other pieces
are simply broad farces, but it is a
charming drama of rural village life
with an interesting story in which
pathos and comedy are alternated. 1t
was Mr.. Stockwell who first made this
play popular in San Francisco, and his
performance of Deacon Lemuel Tidd
not only won for him the praise of the
press and public, but also the thanks
of the author, and subsequently at his
solicitation he starred successfully for
two seasons under his management in
the most important cities of the East.
The play will be strongly cast and pro-
duced with the same scenery and ef~
fects used in it's most recent metro
politan production. And in addition to
the large company who present this
play, there will be SO Anaconda boys
and girls take part.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-23
Dor Club Officers.

New York. Feb. 22.-It was reported
to-day at the dog show in Madison
Square Garden that Claude Duval,
George Roper's imported smooth fox
terrier, which took SO many prizes. has
been sold to C. NJ. Carnachan of River
dale, the owner of Go Bang. for 81. 400
The American Collie club to-day elec-ed
Jenkins Van Schaik president, j. P.
Morgan and j. L. Lincoln vice presi
dents. The American Kennel club re-
elected it's old officers, headed by Pres
ident August Belmont. The National
Beagle club of America held its annual
meeting in connection with the dog
show. and after election of officers
adopted a new standard for beagles.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-23

102; La Amiga, 1922 Pidalia, los; Harry
Thatcher. los; Tar Hill, 105; Mounts-
bank, 1O5; Winyah, 115; Bathos, 115;
Sardine, III.
Third race, Futurity course, selling
Royal Fan, 101; Ann Page, 101; Good
Hope, 1O1; Rio Chico, 1903; Recreation,
ia; Tony Licalzi, 114 Mainstay, 12l.
Fourth race, three-quarters Of mile,
free handicap-Bonibel, 40; Sport Nc
Allister, 105; Moringa, 107; Rubicon,
lis; Miss Rowena, 118; Abuse, 124.
Fifth race, mile and sixteenth, sell
ing-Ranier, 70; Judge Wofford, 81; Me-
rops, 80; Bonnie lone, 90; Thyme, "a;
Go To Bed, 100; Schritz, 1902; Mistleton,
107; Imp Mistral H., 100; Rey del Tier
ra, 114.
Sixth race, Futurtty course, selling
Montanus, 116; Novia, liz: Ed Garland
IL, ia; Highland Ball. III; Lord Mar
mion, III; Joe Ulman, 11S; Montallade,
11S.
Weather clear; track fast.
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the year I was sitting in my office
grinding out copy for the Enterprise,
when l heard some one coming up the
steps, The tread was heavy, and ! was
at something of loss to know who in
the world could be making such a
racket. 1 was not long in suspense, for
in a moments time a man wearing
heavy high boots, trousers stuffed in
the top of them, with ponderous hat
on his head and cob pipe in his mouth,
stopped in the middle of the floor and
dropped bundle, wrapped up in red
handkerchief, on the floor. stared
around in sort of daZed or bewildered
manner, draWled out in that long way
Of his:
Dang it. if I don't believe I'm
lousy at the same time scratching Wig
orously.
My first thought was that I was in
the presence of lunatic. For mo-
ment l hardly knew what to say or do
He was singular looking fellow,
rather tall, slight built and fitted out
in regular mining costume. At last
collected myself and asked him to take
a seat.
Much obliged to you, judge he
said still scratching himself. My name
is Clemens; l want a job. I'm tired of
this mining business, and thought I'd
like job writing for your paper.
"A man was needed the worst way on
the Enterprise staff, but l must say
that / was not at all impressed with my
applicant. l knew he could write fun
ny stories, for l had published a num-
Der of them. but 1 had no idea he had
any practical experience-in short, did
not like the mans looks and manners
But needing help the woret way ! en-
tertained Trim and practically en-
gagged him. Next morning he came
around dressed up, boots BACKED, sha-
ven and presenting an all-round gem
teel appearance. l need tell no more.
Samuel M. Clemens worked a long time
on tile Enterprise, and when there was
no news, ground out many OF. the rich
est and newest yarns ever printed in a
western paper. What need ! say more?
The Enterprise leaped into fame: the
paper was quoted far and wide. and ere
long my lousy friend was famous. He
went east and the name of Mark Twain
is household world not only in Amer
lea, but in Europe. l haven't seen him
for long time, but I have file of the
Enterprise, and it is, rich reading even
unto this day. Why, even the simple
news items are bristling with pith and
dash that does my soul good even 30
years after to read them
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-23
The First Sleeping Car.

The first sleeping car was devised by
Theodore 7. Woodruff in 1854. His first
patents were for Improvement in rail-
road car seats and couches," issued
Dec. 2, 1885, At that time railroad de-
velopmert in America was in it's in
fancy, but the tremendous advance that
has since taken place in this the great
est of any one interest in this country
has no parallel in history. The evolu-
ton of the sleeping car from Wood
rufus primitive design to the sleepers,
for instance, composing the Pioneer
Limited trains of the Milwaukee road
is wonderful in the extreme 1t would
certainly seem that the very perfection
of car construction, in point of beauty
combined with substantial comfort, had
been reached when this splendid train
was produced by that progressive COM
nany
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-23
Pest Nearly Exterminated.

San Juan de Porto Rico. Feb. o.
Carefully collected official reports dat
ing from December Is, forwarded by
various alcaldes and military comman-
ders in the island show 551 cases
of smallpox, 1863 in and near Ponce: 100
in and near Ciales; % at Sabonetta and
the others scattered. The pest is now
nearly exterminated at GALES and is
diminishing at Ponce. Only two soldiers
have died from this disease Surgeon
House says these eases do not indicate
unusual conditions. 1t is simply that
the system of treatment of all cases
brings to public attention what, under
the old regime, would have been largely
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-23
When In Butte lunch at Sherman's
TRAINS LATE.
Great Northern Comes in 12 Hours Be-
hind Time-Cold Continues.

hind Time-Cold Continues.
The cold still continues, and last
night the weather forecaster at Wash
ington telegraphed that it would con
tinue colder" The lowest point reached
by the thermometer yesterday, so far
as reported, was % below in the west
ern part of the city at about 4 o'clock
yesterday morning. In the city ;the
thermometers went down to Il and 13
below, and even lower in exposed
places. The instruments last night
showed zero and went to five below.
The wind has fallen somewhat and it
is now not so bitterly cold as when the
cutting blasts from the east blow in
ones face. The snow has also ceased,
and the street cars are running as
usual. The mails arriving in the city
yesterday We're considerably delayed.
The mail from the East via the Great
Northern due here at Il: 40 o'clock Tues
day night got in at 11:20 o'clock yester-
day forenoon. The Northern Pacific
train from the East due here at 7:55
o'clock yesterday morning got in about
1890 o'clock. being only about two
hours late. Last nights Northern Pa
cific train from the West was a little
late. and the Great Northern train
from the East due here at 11:4O O'Clock,
was reported six hours late.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-23
A Choir Reception.

A reception was rendered the NJ. r.
choir and a few Of ITS friends Tuesday
evening at the home of Mr., and Mrs.
e. e. Lyman on Hickory street by Miss
Anderson and others. During the even
ing delicious refreshments were served.
Carnations and roses were presented to
the ladies and carnations to the gem
tlemen, and a most enjoyable evening
was spent by all present, In connec-
ton with it's regular work, the choir is
studiously engaged in an extraordinary
programme which it expects to give to
Anacondas music-loving patrons in the
near future.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-23
SheriR's Sale.

A. X. Clark plaintiff against Henry
Gilbert defendant.
To be sold at sheriff's sale on the 9th
day Of March, A. D. 1899, at o'clock
p. m, at the front door of the court
house in the city of Anaconda, County
of Deer Lodge, state of Montana, the
following described real property: Lot
twenty-one CD, the south half Is ~
of lot twenty-five (22) and lots twenty
three t23l and tWenty-four t2D all in
block nineteen Q9) of the original town
site of the city of Anaconda, Deer
Lodge county, state of Montana, to-
gether with all and singular the tene-
ments hereditaments and appurtenances
thereunto belonging or in any wise APP
pertaining.
Dated this 9th day of Feb. a. D. 1898.
JOHN CONLEY,
Sheriff of Deer Lodge County, State of
Montana,
By D. H. MORGAN. Under Sheriff
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-23
ABOUT THE CITY.

Chopin.
Dog collars at Greig's.
Watch repairing. Verberkmoes.
Remember the name-La Melinda
Jas. Thueson moved to 223 Chestnut.
Tom F1emming was in Butte yester-
day.
w. A. selvidge of Helena is in the
city.
George Welcome was Butte visitor
yesterday.
James Sloan came down from Butte
yesterday.
Newton w. Simmons of Butte was In
town yesterday.
There will be concert at the Pres
byterian church tonight.
John Quinlan and John McKain were
arrested yesterday for fighting.
General Agent w. H. Merriam of the
Northern Pacific at Butte was in town
yesterday.
There will be services at st. Marks
Episcopal church tomorrow evening,
Rev. S. c. Blackiston officiating.
John Russell foreman of the silver
mill of the smelling works, left Tues
day evening for his old home at Han
cock. Mich, where he was called by
the death Of his mother.
Service in the Scandinavian church
this evening at p. m. Subject: 1.-The
Church of Ephesus, Rev. 2: II" The
Sewing society of Scandinavian Bap-
fist church will meet this afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Nye corner of Cedar
and Seventh streets. All are WEI
come.
At the Montana-W. N. Ryer, Dem
yer; D. e. Contain, St. Paul: NJ Ed
rige and wife, Rochester; Newton w.
Simmons, Butte; J. H. Shaunk, Chi
cago; James Sloan, Butte; R. de B.
Smith, city; Fanny Matthias, Polly
Stockwell, E. G. lick, Great Falls;
Barney Casey, St Paul; w. A. Sell
vldge Helena; M. K. Rodgers. Seattle,
Wash; Charles Swartz, st. Paul; 3. C.
West, Chicago; w. E. Ebel, ST. Paul;
A. G. Liffingwell, Appleton, Wis.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-23
To-Dny's Entries.

Entries for to-day's races at Oakland.
as posted at the local pool rooms, are
as follows:
First race, fve-eighths of mile,
selling-Racebud 40; Florence Fink,
l10; Ltmatus ITO; Odd Eyes, 10; Qua
tamoc. H.; Purniah, 112; Royal Tar,
112; Gold Garter, liz; Fiero, lis; Glen
Gaber. lis; Noma,' III; Chispa, III;
Stromboleto III; Prince A, 119; Wa
tossa, 119.
. Second race, even-sixteenths of a
mile. 2-year-olde, purse-Lorelio. 1902;
Senator Ashe, 1O2; Ice Drop 102; Solace,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-23
Stolen Clothing.

The police yesterday arrested Joe
Wilson on a charge of petty larceny.
It is believed that Wilson stole some
clothing from some ones room. The
clothing consists of a gray overcoat,
two ordinary coats, two pair of brown
shoes. a suit of underwear and pair
of trousers. The officers have not
found an owner for the clothing. Will
son was caught in the western part of
the city near the railroad yards with
the garments in his possession. He is
now in jail
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-23
Embassy Decorated,

Berlin. Feb 22.-The United States en-
bassy and consulate were beautifully dec
grated with flags to-day in honor Of
Washington's birthday The reception
given by Andrew d. White. the American
ambassador, was crowded. IT was fol-
lowed by a supper and brilliant ball in
the evening. The BANQUET in honor of
Frank Mason the recently appointed
United States consul general in Berlin.
was attended by nearly all the American
consuls in Germany.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-23
Porto Rican Stamps,

Washington, Feb. 22.--The postoffice
department has shipped to Porto Rico
100000 United States postage stamps,
with the words Porto Rico over
printed on each. The shipment en-
braces 1000, 900, 100000 and 100000 lots
of cent stamps. Arrangements
meantime, are being made for distinct
set Of Cuban stamps.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-23
Appraisers in Session.

The county board of appraisers, con-
sisting of c. II. Williams, A D. Peck
and John w. Blair. did not stop FOR
Washington's birthday, but kept right
on working. The beard has been IN
session two days and it's progress has
been satisfactory.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-23
coopwln's REcoLLEcTIoNs.
Story of Mark Twain's Advent Into
journalism.

From the Omaha World Herald.
IF / live TO be 1000 years old said
Judge Goodwin. editor of the Salt Lake
Tribune to the writer, Il will never for
get Samuel NJ. Clemens mark Twain)
and my first meeting with him. I was
then editor and publisher of the Vir-
gina New Enterprise. Things were
on the boom in that section at that
time. I had received a number of
stories signed by Sam NJ. Clemens and
was somewhat anxious to see my cor
respondent. One day in the spring of
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-23
PLAYED the Tout.

Berlin, Feb. 22.-Herr Won Schaicht-
meyer, retired officer. has been arrest
ed on the charge that, being a director
Of the Club der Harmlosen, he inveigled
a number of wealthy young officers into
gambling. Herr Won Schaichtmeyer is
the second director of the club to be
placed under arrest in connection with
the scandal.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-23
Ended in a Row.

London, Feb pa dispatch from Rio
de Janeiro, via Paris. says that an Ital-
ian newspaper there publishes tele-
gram from Amapa asserting, as the
outcome of a violent discussion regard
ing the boundary in dispute, an affray
has occurred between the French and
Brazilian boundary commissioners.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-23
Sailed for the Orient.

San Francisco Feb. 22.-The Japanese
liner America Maru, which sailed to-
day for the Orient carried nearly half
a million dollars of freight and treas
ures. Among her passengers was
Charles DENLY, member of the Phil
ippine commission.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-23
Kjplinp Has Pneumonia,

New York, Feb. 23.--It is stated on
what seems good authority that Rud-
yard Kipling has been attacked by
pneumonia and that his condition is
critical. At midnight it was stated that
he had been unconscious for several
hours. Three nurses alternate at the
sick mans bedside and a physician is
in attendance
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-23

good for heavy output this summer.
The Canadian exclusion act is driving
new Corners and gold-seekers, who have
been waiting for weeks to go into
American territory, back of Haines'
mission, the Porcupine and elsewhere
to prospect, where man may locate
20 acres instead of 25o and 150-foot
claims
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-23

Paris of To day-the handsomest pre-
MUM book ever offered-now ready for
delivery upon payment of $40 in ad-
vance for one years subscription to
the Standard. Can be obtained at
Standard office in Butte. Anaconda,
Missoula or Great Falls.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-23
VIII At1iuSt IT.

P. H. Gerber, formerly of this city,
but now of Missoula, is in the city.
While here Mr.. Gerber will adjust the
differences which have existed be-
tween the local Turn verein and the
association. The matters will doubtless
be adjusted before Mr.. Gerber returns
to MiSsoula
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-23
Bench Claims Located.

Juneau, Alaska, Feb. is, via Vancou-
yer. Feb 22.-Numerous bench claims
have been located on Tahkin creek in
the Porcupine district. Most Of the
land in that vicinity has been staked
off and the prospects are said to be
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-23
Gain I'm Internal Revenue.

Washington, Feb. 22.-The monthly
statement of the collections of internal
revenue show that the total receipts
for January, 1899, were s2o.s12,211, a
gain compared with the same month
in 1898 of $S,4I6.2S5.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-23

Paris of To-day-the handsomest pre-
MUM book ever offered-now ready for
delivery upon payment of $40 in ad-
vance for one years subscription to
the Standard Can be obtained at
Standard office in Butte, Anaconda,
Missoula or Great Falls.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-23
1t VIII BE Heavy Enough.

From the Syracuse Herald
Rudyard Kipling needn't worry about
THE White Mans Burden Congress and
the state legislature are looking out for
that.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-23
WHEN OTHERS FAIL
CONSULT

uent cure at moderate cost. He has cur.d
thousands who thought their cases hopeless. AL
letters private. Write for question blank. Con-
sultatiou free. Medicines sent Tree from obser-
walton.
Cock Medical Co.. 1928 Curtis ST., Denver. Colo.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-23

Customers that buy tea at Ed De-
vines grocery don't want their money
back-it's more "tay" they want.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-23
Private and Chronic Diseases Of Men,

Men suffering from evil
effects OF youthful indls-
cretiens, syphilis gonorr-
hoea, gleet, structure, SEX
ual weakness, vartcocele,
unnatural discharges, lost
vitality, failing memory,
unfitness to marry, blood,
skin, kidney Or Triya'e
diseases, are 5psed ly
cured. DIR. COOK has
spent 80 years of persist
emit study and exper. ence
lin his own practice and
Among the largest Eastern
hospitals in curing this
class of diseases, and VIII
guarantee you q psrma-
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Antlers at Losee & Maxwell's.

Cigars. tobaccos, etc.. at L. A. Kings.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-23
Anaconda Steam Laundry. BOSE. Par

Books and stationery at L. A. Kings.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-23

John Russell, foreman of the silver
mill Of the smelling works, left Tues
day evening for his old home at Han
cock. Mich, where he was called by
the death of his mother.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-23

There will be services at St Marks
Episcopal church tomorrow evening,
Rev. S. c. Blackiston officiating.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-10-26
AT HAYS FORMER HOME.
at Fremont, O.-RldlCuled tho
Republican Position.

Fremont, O., Oct. 22.-At Fremont
the home of eX-President Hays, re-
ception committee and II good crowd
met the Bryan train and escorted the
visitors to the courthouse square.
John r. Mclean introduced Mr.. Bryan,
who thanked the audience for their
fealty to the Chicago platform in 1896,
and hoped they would give Mr.. Mclean
greater majority this fall. He said:
believe this town was named after John O
Fremont, who ran for president on platform
which declared that might makes right was un
worthy of any nation. Now compare that plat
form with the present doctrine Of the repub
llcnn party, which proposes to sell the Fillpl
nos ut ~ q head and kill them because they
claim to own them by right OF purchase from 0
decayed monarchy. Now the republicans have
become so bad that no one dares to oppose what
Mark Hanna calls good thing He believe
there are good trusts and bad trusts-the goot
ones being those who literally contribute to O
campaign fund and those that are had are those
who do not contribute.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-10-26
DESPITE THE STRIKES.
bElNsourls Output OF Coal tho Past Year
Aggregates over 900, 900 TonS-Moro
Than 1000 Men Employed.

jefferson City, Mo-, Oct. 22 The
state coal mine inspector, Charles
Evans, says that the fiscal year ended
June 80 was record breaker in the
production Of Missouri coal. Mr.
Evans says;
Until the present the yeur 1903 has had the
distinction OF being called the year Of greatest
production This IL now changed 10 the fiscal
year 1899. The current year Is 80 promising
thnt fully anticipate aud increase OF SOO,OW
tons, and barring prolonged strikes expect our
conl production for the year 10 reach the 1000
000-ton mark.
The output Of our mines for the year amount
ed 10 3,lDl8l tons showing an Increase over
the preceding year Of $1,000 tons or 1881 per
cent The average price received for the prod
uct NJ the mines was Sl,l2 l-5 ton, un Increase
OF cent and twenty-six hundredths OF cent u
ton over the former year,
The total receipts from the sale Of the proc
uct was Sa,bS!,li0, showing 0n increase over last
year OF Si83, ,2is or lSA per cent,
Coal was mined In 3G counties with 800 mines
contributing to the support, OF which there were
~ shaft openings, B8 slopes, 20 drifts and bg
strip pits During the winter there were 7lW
miners and l,5s2 day and outside men erployed'
in summer there were b,38i miners and 1851
other help employed, with nn average for all
employees during the year Of 7,73).
The miners used C60li kegs OF powder In
mining, which cost them Sl3i,25sii. An aver.
age Of i3O mules were worked In the mines IN
hauling coal from the face Of the work TO the
mouth OF the mines,
Thirty-seven incidents occurred In the mines
OF which II were futal, one life was lost for an
average Of each 2!s,0Oi tons mined, and an aver
age of one life was lost by accident for every
b57 men employed Accidents resulted fr"'-
the following causes; Twenty-Five fr:.n tall'
of roof and conl, Ave from injurlc, Dy mine cars
:hree from premature Blasts two from windy
shots. one from being caught by cage and one
from falling down shaft
yearly 10 per cent of all accidents last year
we're due TO falls OF roof and coal but this was
40 exception 10 the general rule, for, where
Soal is mined, the same result Is experienced
careessness largely accounts for this character
of accident aud the inexperienced miner figures
prominently among the victims.