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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-03

downward which in turn brought about
some liquidation of weak holdings. There
were sharp recessions in number OF
specialties. including Peoples Gas, Sugar,
Tobacco, Twin City. Rapid Transit, Met
ropolitan and Consolidated Gas The
weakness in the latter stock was In a
measure attributable to measures intro
duced in the New York legislature for
the reduction in the price of gas. The
grangers and a number of other stocks
lost point. The selling for time was
on moderate dealings but before the
movement was over the volume increased
considerably and prices got well below
yesterdays closing. In the late dealings
there were slight rallies. led by Sugar.
and the, market closed firm. The an
nouncement that the proposed issuance OF
Manhattan stocks for electrical equip
ment had been underwritten benefited
Manhattan in the early dealings, but it
failed to hold the advance.
The bond market showed more stability
than stocks, the undertone being one of
undoubted strength. In the final opera
tions. however. profit-taking in the active
issues impaired an irregular close. Total
sales s4.SO0Oo0.
Government bonds were unchanged in
bid prices.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-03
A MORPHINE FiEND.
Green Given Sixty Days to Break Him Of
the Habit.

the Habit.
Great Falls, Feb. 2-H w. Green
had his hearing this afternoon before
Judge Race and was sentenced to so
days in the county Jail. He is the NOR
phine fend who has been stealing
everything he could lay his hands up
on and selling them to get money with
which to buy more of the drug He
was most uncouth object as he stood
before the court pleading guilty to the
charge and begging that he be given
sentence of sufficient length to break
him of the habit. From all appearan-
ces, he had not been acquainted with
long as that of the tramp in Pears ad.,
and when he barred his arms for the
inspection of the court, they We're
sight. He has not been able to pur-
chase the regular hypodermic syringe
of the fiends, and in lieu has been using
medicine dropper Of glass with a
broken point. In addition to the filth
there was not spot as large as the
point of a pencil on his arm between
his elbows and his shoulders that was
not sore and liberated. making horri-
BILE sight. He tried to tell of the suf-
ferings of a fend, but he evidently
lacked words sufficient to describe
them. The one prominent truth in his
statement was that he would commit
any crime rather than forego the use
of. the drug. An effort will be made
after the dirt on mis- person has been
roughly sluiced off to break him of the
habit during his stay in the county
Jail
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-03
A NARROW ESCAPE.
Fire Department Did Good Work Under
Adverse Circumstances.

Elrc department DID GOOD WORK Jnuer
Adverse Circumstances.
Great Falls, Feb. 2.-The group of
buildings on the corner of Second
street South and First avenue, had a
narrow escape from fire last night
The alarm was rung in about midnight
and although the department got to
the spot quickly and made hard fight
1t looked for a time as if the entire
bunch would be cleaned out. The Ar
cade restaurant where the fire broke
out, was occupied by Thomas Howells
and wife as restaurant, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Howells and their dish washer
were sleeping in the building. The fire
caught from the range and was discoV-
cred by the dish washer, who gave tho
alarm.
The loss on the building. which was
owned by H. b. Mitchell and Alex
Wright, was about 5000; the insurance
carried by McNair and Skinner, being
about $400 Mr.. Howells' loss is about
500. Martin Shuster, who occupies
another room in the building as a gun
shop, sustained a loss of about 800. The
Hoffman saloon, on the corner of Sec
ond avenue, South and Second street
had a close call of it, but was not in
jured. On account of the extreme cold
weather, the firemen had hard time
of it, and should be greatly commended
for the good work they performed.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-03

Clear creek basin and have many
friends who congratulate them upon
their union.
"A number of friends surprised Mr.. and
Mrs, Fred Prosser at their home on sat
urday evening Several hours We're
pleasantly passed.
r. C. Burns has gone East on bust
ness. In the course of his trip he VIII
visit Philadelphia and Buffalo.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. M. Jacobs OF Gear
creek were in town for few days this
week to meet Mrs. Jacobs father. Dr.
DAYTON, and her sister, Miss Beatrice
Parker, who arrived from Detroit, Mich.
They have gone back ito the ranch fI
a few weeks visit.
The Paradise Ditch and Irrigation
company is driving piles across the
north fork of the Milk river preparatory
to putting in a tlume for Thomas
Dowen, with which the latter will lrrl-
gate his ranch.
J. r. Freeman of Paris, MO-, mas ar
rived on a visit to his uncle of the same
name. He will remain in the Milk river
valley for some time looking 1t over
with view to permanent location.
Quite a number of citizens attended
the meeting at the town hall on Satur-
day afternoon called for the purpose
of considering the erection of a Touring
mill in the Milk river valley. 1t was
addressed on the subject by James
| Donavan, and the following committee
was appointed to investigate the mat
| ter and to interview the ranchers who
were unable ITO attend the meeting:
Henry Winter of the east end of the
| valley, w. S. Hedge for the west end
| and W. C. Kessler for the town.
Mr.. and Mrs William Weaver an
nounce the birth to them of daughter
| Both mother and child are doing nicely
Miss Lizzie Curtis arrived from the
East on a visit to her friends in Chi
nook. She is the guest of Mrs. A. S.
| Lehman.
Mrs. c. G. Records of Fort Benton,
formerly Miss Starbuck, came down
| this week and for a few days was the
| guest of Mrs w. S. Rainbolt.
| Charles Kraus and family and Henry
Friede and family have arrived from
| South Bend Iowa, and will take up
land in this vicinity and engage in
ranching.
Rev. W. ]. Gamble this week received
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-03
Copper Stocks.

Boston, Feb. 2,-Boston & Montana, $40;
Butte & Boston, 81; Parrot 43.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-03
CHINOOK NEWS.

The Great Northern has secured a
right-of-way from L. V. Bogy across
his land to its gravel pits and arrange
ments are being made to put in a spur
at once. The building of the spur and
the opening of the pits will give EN-
ployment to about 200 men and the
gravel will be used for ballast and other
purposes.
Edward Marriott and Mrs. Lizzie Har-
ris were married on Thursday at the II
E. church, the ceremony being perform
ed by the Rev. w. J. Gamble. Mr. and
Mrs. Marriott are popular people in he
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Headed OFF.

From the Cleveland Leader
Freddie-Pa, what does "cum grano
sails" mean?
Pa (who pretends to know things)-
Hush! Don't you know better than to ask
such question as that in the presence
of your mother and sisters?
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Death Instantaneous.

Great Falls, Feb. 2.-John McCarty,
employed by the Great Northern as a
bridge carpenter, fell from the steel
bridge over the Big Muddy near Blair
to the ground, a distance of rs feet
He was walking on frosty rail and
slipped, falling over the side of the
bridge and striking on his head. Death
was instantaneous. The remains were
shipped to ST. Paul for interment.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-03

the sad intelligence of his fathers death
at West Port S. D. Mr.. Gamble imme-
diately left for the East to attend the
funeral.
Riley Brooks and Mrs Delete Steele of
Harlem were married this week by the
Rev w. ]. Gamble at the residence of
Mrs Forbes, about four miles ease of
Harlem. The ceremony was witnessed
by only few friends of the parties.
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New York Closing Stocks.
Money Market.

New York, Feb money on call, 21sn
per cent. Last loans, per cent. Prime
mercantile paper, 21aG31a per cent. ster-
ling exchange strong. with actual bust
ness in bankers bills at $4.S5la@4. S5& for
demand and s4.S3A@4.S3ls for 60 days.
Posted rates, s4.S4m4.s6 Commercial bills,
81. S2G4. s2lk. Silver certificates. 59Aaa6O1ac.
Mexican dollars 47kc. Government bonds
steady, railroad bonds irregular, state
bonds steady.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-03

FASCINATORS of Pure Wool
Worsted, in all shades, good
size, value 35c each; from
9 to IL a. m ..................
ID cents
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-03

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, 1899-02-03

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 Fails.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-13
OF THE STATE OUT WITH CARS OF AGRICULTURAL
 IMPROVEMENT co.
t ARK ANSAS ON WHEELS'e
Will Arrive Here Dec. 22---Open to the Public Week.
 Push Arkansas.

Under the auspices of the Arkaf. sas State Board of Trade, Arkansas is beng put on wheels. Help push Arkansas IS their watchword and byword.
 The exhibit cars of the Arkansas Agricultural Improvement Compa- ny have been secured by the board of trade to exhibit the resources of the state on railway cars for the period of three years.
 They will visit every county in' the state, and will reach Pine Bluff On December g, 1899. When they arrive here the cars viii be left open for the inspection of the public for period ot one week. A small charge is made, merely to defray the ex penses; and whatever is left over, after paying the necessary expenses incident to the travelling, the same will be put into fund to help put Arkansas on wheels and push her to the front.
 In connection with this every commercial league throughout tfe state is assidpously and di ligent- ly working to aid the project, and it is through their combined instrn- mentality and co-operati)u the people will be gwen an opportunity, the latter part of this monthe of viewing what resources the great state of Arkansas can command
 The entire exhibit has been ad-- yantageonsly shown throughout the east. The benefits attendant upon showing the products of Arkansas over the north are many indeed. The capita that will come into the state by adopting the means the board of trade is now usrng, will prove great The people of the north, south, east a Id west should view our great resources and if any encouragement is offeie tie state board of trade, in eonjunation with the local commercial leagues, it is. safe to say that the appreciation of it, by foreign states, will be notice ably evident from the results which are certain to follow such project.
 Every man, woman and child should by all means view the exhib- it's, which are many and attractive.
 Help put Arkansas on wheels aud push her to the front.
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DEAF MUTE INSTITUTE
St Little Rock Opens January 3rd :,
 19O0-New School.

The free school for the deaf child ren of Arkansas will be reopened on January 3rd, 1900, at Little Rock.
 The building is "a temporary one, inasmuch as it is expected brick one will be built to replace the one that burned down some time ago. The management Of the institution have spared neither time nor money in getting this building ready for the deaf mutes.
 The Board of Trustees have been untiring in their efforts to ,e-estab- fish temporary quarters for the school, and for succeeding so well, the deaf Of Arkansas owe them last ing gr attitude.
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HAD NO QUORUM.
Hospital Association Did Not Pur-
 chase a Hospital.

The Ladies Hospital Association met Tuesday afternoon in the par lors of the Merrill Institute. They met for the purpose of considering the adyis ability of buying land to build hospital thereon.
 At roll call however. it was found no quorum was present. The reason of this was due to the meeting of Daughters of the Confederacy. Several of the mem bers of the Hos pital Associa iion belonging to the David Q Dodd Chapter.
 They adjourned with the agree ment that during the interim of this and their next meeting endeavor would be made to purchase the best land procurable. The Jones property that was offered was withdrawn.
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GREAT SOUTHERN EDITOR
Hon. M. W. Connolly in His Lee.
 ture, Optimism in Literature.

Everyone no doubt is conversant with the editorials of the Commer- cial Appeal, daily newspaper pub- lished at Memphis, Tenn.
 Its editor is one of the ablest writers of the country, and bears the envied reputation of being the Great Southern Editor" :"
 His name is Nj. w. Connolly. In connection with his editorial work, Mir. Connolly has prepared, and is delivering a lecture throughout the country, entitled, Optimism in Literature. It is sald to be a rare intellectual treat.
 In all probability we will have an opportunity to listen ta MT. Con nolly at the Merrill Institute in the near future, as his manager coz templates booking him for Pine Bluff. Mir. Meyer Solmson, ip the absence of Mir. CoLnolly's regular representative, has charge of the route, and he informs us that an earnest endeayor will be made to place Mir. ConneIly at the Institute. We await his arrival with anxiety and pleasure,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-13

J. A. Edson, who left the position of General Superintendent, writes as follows:
 Returning to Kansas City after an absence of several days, l find your letter accompanied by a case ontain;ng magnificent gold watch and chain, presented me by the employees of the St. L. s. W. By Co.,, in Arkansas and Missouri. Words are inadequate to express m appreciation of this testimonial presented as a token of the feelings held for me in the hearts of those with whom 1 was associated while on the Cotton Belt. The deepest regret experienced in leaving the Cotton Belt was the severance of long continued relations with the emDloyes of that road; and the knowledge that l bear with me through life of their love and best wishes, is to me source of greater satisfaction and pleasure than l can express to you in words. Through your committee, wish to thank each aud all Of the employees for their expressions of affection io the communication : accompanying the keepsake.
 Most sincerely your friend,
 U. A. EDISON"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-13
DID THE ASSETS OF THE DEFUNCT FIRST NATION
 AL BANK.
PAPER AT BIG DISCOUNT.
A Judgment Against H. G. Allis for $11a3o6.6a Sold for
 $2.5o=--Others.

Arkansas Gazette Dec. l2, 1e999
 4 portion of the assets of the de- funct First National Bank were ds- posed of at public vendue by Re ceiver H. F. Auten at 10 o'clock yesterday morning at the Pulaski county court house. There was quite a gathering present aud the sale was not without interest. Although the judgments, stocks, bonds, mis' cellaneous notes, etc, sold approx. mate in face value upward of f1, 900 000, the entire proceeds of the sale amounted to only s750.
 Receiver Auten reserved such assets as are in litigation. also about $15, 900 worth of real estate and claims upon which collateral is held. The assets sold may be prop erly elassed as bills receivable, judgements, overdrafts, miscellane- ous notes and claims.
 A judgment against Horace c. Allis, former president of the bank, for s213, ,306 62 was sold 10 Horace G. Dale for s2.50. One against George R. Brown for STA. 338 61 went to George w. Rogers for S1 Abe Stiewel bought a $l3,680 04 judgment against c. T. Walker for 50; c. F. Martin one against ". H. Wright for sl ,031 5i for s5; H. K Cochran one against $. B. and Dean Adams for s1.6O0 for Fl; George W. Rogers one agalnst J. k. Taylor for s5, 900 for q; De E. Bradshaw one against J. M Taylor, H. P. Brad ford and G. R. Brown for $35, COG for 8; George W. Rogers one against the Press Prin ting Com pany for S34, ,09l. 45 for % cents; A. ". Files one against J. E. Oliver for s7, 038.55 for $i, H. c. Dale one agalnst J. E. Biscoe ct al. for $8,- 235. .28 for S125, J. B. York one against W. c. Brown for $I, 500 for S5.
 A lot of miscellaneous notes with a face value exceeding S25, GOO were purchased by A. W Files for S15.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-13

Der of both general and special reports than has ever before been rece.ved ny the department in con nection with q cotton crop.
 While weather conditions during the past thirty days have been mainly favorable to whatever pick ing remained to be done, so that the general condition of the crop is slightly better than one month ago, continued investigations leave ab- solutely no doubt that the crop is even smaller than was indica ted in either of tEe statistieian's previous reports. The estimated productive area in thousands of acres is as fol- lows:
 Virginia 47, Louisiana l 179, North Carolina 1,220. Texas 6,642. South Carolina 2,212. Arkansas 1.726, Geor- gia 3.2SS, Tennessee. S16, Flordia l43. Oklahoma 199, Alabama 2,ss3, Indian Territory 299, Mississippi 2,7s4, Mis- souri r. Total 23,s22. This is , per cent. less than last year.
 The estima ted yield in pounds oi lint cotton per acre is as follows:
 Virginia 120, North Carolina 193, South Carolina 165, Georgia 159 Florida 94. Alabama 127, Mississippi 209, Louisiana 236, Texas 1S5, Ark. ansas 194, Tennessee 1S6, 0klahou g 1s5, Indian Territory 225, Missouri 195.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-13
J.5R. LEBosouET, R. M. GALBRAETH, F.. M. SrRADER,

Committee representing employees of the Sl, Louis Southwestern Railway in Arkansas and Mis- souri,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-13

tion of so many years with men who aided so much to build up a great railway property, have left such pleasant memories, is to my self aud family legacy more dearly prired than words can tell.
 My heart has and always will go out in sympathy to the men who toi' for their dairly bread in any cause in which they enlist. Naturally for those who so cheerfally labored with ne, feel a more tender sympathy.
 Many of the best years of my life have been spent with you; and the recollection of those years of toll will remain to make glad every moment of my passing hours.
 While l duly and greatly appre :. ciate the costly aud beautiful loving cup you have given, yet it is not without feeling of sadness that some of you at least have made con- tributions ycu can lily afford. As pratial reward for this, you must accept the gratitude of d loving aud responsive heart.
 Ny prayer is a.way that your joys will be as deep as the ocean and your sorrows as light as the foam'' and when lies tiltful fever is o'er, let me express the beautiful sentl- ments ot Fltzgreen Halleck ttrans- posed) as my own:
 Green be the turf above you. Friends Of my better days; kew gou but te love you, Nor name you but te praise"
 Yours sincerely and afTectionate. ly,
 $. ". FoRM9eE.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-13

KANSAS CITY Mo. Nov 26, 1899 ]. R. LeBosqaet, +. NJ. Galbraith, +. NJ. strader, Esployes of the St. Louis sonta- western Railway in Arkaheas and Missouri
 Acknowledging receipt of yours of the l4th inst, l beg to assure you of my deep gratitude for the beautiful way in which, by words and deed. you have been pleased to convey to me your appreciation of my past official acts while associated with you as an employe of the Cot ton Belt Railway.
 To feel and knew that my associa
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FoRaa eE.

William Coughlin, formerly Di- vision Superintendent. wrote as follows:
 "The elegant token of esteem with which you, together with the balance of your friends, have seen fit to present me, just received. The useful as well as beautiful arti- cle, will often recall pleasant recoI- lections of my friends and co-labor- CTS on the St. L. s. ". R. R., :, whose support was invaluable to me, and whose efficiency and loyal ty could never be questioned. The remarks in your kind letter accom- panying the watch and attachment t, are another glowing tribute to the friendship and the deep interest you have in the welfare of the un- dersigned, for all Of which please accept my sincere thanks. With best wishes concerning your future success and welfare, am,
 Yours very truly,
 w. CoUGHL1N.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-13
CROP 0,9OO,OOO BALES.
Estimate Made by statistician of tho
 Department of Agriculture.

WASHINGTON, Dee. 12.-The statis- tieian Of the Department of Agricul- ture reports S.900,00o bales as the probable cotton production for the United States for 1890 1900. This es- timate is based on B larger num-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-13

Learn magnetic healing. Full course of lectures, Weltmer method, for $500. Prof. A. 0. Branstetter, Agent, 659 State Street, Pine Bluff, Ark. c. E. SpilIer, General Man. axer, Dewitt, Ark. EK S5
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-13

If you want your goods at one telephone Knox & Smart. :
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HAvIs ACQUITTED.

The ease of Ferd HHvis, for carry ing a deadly weapon with assault to kill. on one Wade. the ''burly coon,' at whom Havis took a shot, was dismissed in Garrett's court Thursday afternoon after hearing the evidence submitted on behalf of the state and Havis.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-13
PASS FROM FORMER EN- FLOWERS TO EM-
 PLOYES.
LOVING CUP AND WATCHES
Letters of Appreciation From Col. Fordyee, w. coughlin
 and ]. A. Edson.

The employees of the St. Louis Southwestern Railway Company, in the Missouri and Arkansas Divison, recently presented tokens of esteem 10 their former heads of depart. ments, at which tune the following correspondence ensued5
 Col. s. ". Fordyee, Dear Sir It is more than year since you left the service of the St. Louis South western Railway. Time usually en- sirely effaees, or renders less force tul, the attachment of men for each other, or the memories they have ot each others worth. le has not been true of US toward you. At the time yog left the Presidency of the Rail load that owed so mach to your fostering care of it's material af fairs, you were the recipient of many expression of esteem felt by Your former employees and others who appreciated your service to the road, and kindness to It's employees in all grades of the servlce. It is not our purpose to attempt by words alone to remind you that you have had. and still have, in the hearts of your former employees, a  place that time or circumstance cannot effaee; but, as committee, acting on behalf of the employees of the Cotton Belt Railway, to hand you loving cup as lasting souve nir of their affection for you and high esteem for your worth as a capable and upright officer and friend of the plain people of our common country. Tors truly and respectfully,
 J.lR. LEBosoUET,
 R. M. GALRRAEwH.