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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-27
A HUGE ATTENDANCE
Promised for the Meeting of the Irriga-
ton Congress.

Missoula. Aug. 25.-Hon. I. d. O'Don-
nell of Billings chairman of the execu-
tive committee of the national irriga-
ton congress. is in Missoula tonight in
conference with the officers of the local
committee in regard TO the meeting of
the congress which takes place here
next month.
Mr.. O'Donnell says that from what
correspondence he has had, and that Is
much, the attendance at the congress
meeting this year will be large
The representatives of the federal
departments alone" said Mr. O'Don-
nell tonight will make fine show
ing, not only in numbers, but in the
timber of the men that will be sent.
We will have at Missoula many lead
ing irrigation experts of the world, and
addresses and papers that viii be de-
liVered at the MisSoula meeting will be
the richest contribution to irrigation lit
erature that ever has been made.
look for the best meeting that the con-
gress has ever had. California is alive
to the Importance of the matters that
the congress will deal with. and Wash
ingtOn will send a large delegation. The
other Western states and many of the
central states will be well represented
as well"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-27
DISTRICT COURT.
Smead- Crombie Case Reset-Other Mat
tiers Heard,


Missoula, Aug. 26.-very little bust
ness was transacted in the distinct
court to-day. In the case of w. H.
Smead VS.. John Crombie, which has
been set twice before this term of
court, the case was again set for the
18th of August at $50. The plaintiffs
expenses We're assessed to the defend
ant. The appeal case of George Luz
cas- VS.. Nelson johnson from the JUS
tee court was placed on trial after
jury had been secured. 1t was NOV
ed by the attorney for the defense for
dismissal of the case. 1t was grant
ed and the cost Of the case was placed
on the defendant
The attorneys for the defendant in
the case of Walter VS.. Logan, which
was decided in favor of the plaintiff
by the jury, were granted until Sept.
10 in which to prepare papers for
new trial.
The divorce case of Frederick VS..
Matilda Grenier for desertion. after
hearing the testimony Of the plaintiff,
it was ordered that the plaintiff secure
deposition or a letter from the de-
PENDANT showing that she had deserted
him and would not return under any
circumstances.
Edward Klingen. native of Nor
way, was made a citizen of the United
States at the afternoon session of the
court by Judge Woody.
The action that was brought by Fee
lix Bordeau against Joseph Longley,
constable of He'll Gate township, was
on trial at the afternoon session. with
jury. Felix Bordeau loaned the sum
of sS5 to John Schlogle on a note,
which was secured by a mortgage on
an ice house and the ice situated near
the BuCkhouse bridge. The mortgage
was second one on the same prop
erty. Constable Longley sold the ice
on judgment secured by the one
holding the first mortgage. Joseph
NJ. Dixon is attorney for Bordeau and
M l.. Crouch is attorney for Longicy.
The jury was o. V. Troop, Ben B.
Smith, Theo. Bedard, sr.. I. A. Mars
ton, William Martelius. Joan Alien, j.
H. Andrews, Fred Gilbert, William
Bryan, A. Holtensteincr, William Spur
gin and NJ. A. Bruce.
The case occupied the attention CT
the court almost all the afternoon. ana
the case was continued until Monday.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-27

plaza at the side of the prison and
sometimes at Santa Clara battery. A
priest is in attendance and gives the
signal to the eXeCutioner. AS soon as
the man is killed a black mantle is
thrown over him to shut off the gaze
of the public. The last execution with
this garrote was that of a highway rob-
Der on January Ia, 1898.
There is nothing particularly cruel in
the look of this convict executioner
When asked how the men seated in
the chair with the steel collar about
their necks acted and whether he felt
sorry for them or not, he said that they
often trembled till they shook the gar
rote and that sometimes he was sorry
and sometimes he wasn't.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-27
Local Committee Is Making Excellent
Progress.

, Progress.
NissouIa Aue 9e-uon 7 n O'Don-
neil has rat,,rned to RiiIings after a
visit with the local committee of the
irrigation congress- The standard TO-
'dav contained a brief statanent IF
what Mr. O,Donneu,s ideas arc az tn
the coming meeting of the congress
He is confident that II will he the most
successful that has been held under the
ausnices Of tha congress- and that Tho
neonIe of Montana will ali he much
benefitad nv the meeting which will
hiring IN tho state many a,,inant cifi-
zens If the country Who have never
been in tbis state and whose idea of
Montana is tbot II contains notbing
hut mineral lana The advantagas
which viii result IA the stata from the
visit of these nrominent men are an
narent Tba,, yin leave With differant
;n,nraSsions of the sta+e and the fame
If tbesa fartiIe yallays ar western Mon
lana viii he more thorouehIv adver-
Used than ever hefora
u,Lo -, 49,, x,;t+oo 4, ,~,olx;rrr oxoal
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-27
Montana Boys Coming Home.

"On to Manila" is just the thing to
read up before the Montana boys re-
turn. 1t tells all about the campaign
in the Philippines and the movements
of the LIST Montana from the day they
departed from San Francisco to date.
One coupon and % cents secures a copy
at Standard office in Anaconda, Butte
Missoula or Great Falls.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-27
Bishop & Kern, gunsmiths.
Doing Good Work.

MissouIa. Aug 26.-The street depart
ment is doing some more good cleaning
up around the city. 1t is expected that
the work Of improving Higgins avenue
will be commenced next week and that
it will be pushed through to completion.
When this is done Missoula will have
one of the finest streets in the West
and there will be no drawback to her
claim of being the handsomest city IN
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-27
Made IA Hit.

One thousand readers OF the Stand
ard have already taken advantage of
our offer, "On TO Manila" for one Cou-
pom and % cents. The book is brim full
of interesting events in the Philippine
campaign; handsomely illustrated. The
section devoted to the list Montana reg
iment is of exceptional interest Call
to-day and secure a copy at any of the
Standard offices in Anaconda, Butte
Missoula and Great Falls.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-27

No experimental WORK is Performed
on your watch If you lea e it with Us.
We employ no apprentices, only skilled
workmen, and the most expensive as
well as the cheapest watch receives
the best care. Kohn Jewelrv company,
MiSSoula
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-27

the state This city can easily have
good streets from one end of it's limits
to the other All that is necessary Is
systematic work and careful attention.
The chief of police is now at work
sizing up the Russian thistle crop and
making arrangements to remove it as
effectively as possible. This work was
done very satisfactorily last year and
it will not be as heavy as it was then.
The railway company is now at work
cutting down and burning the thistles
that have sprung up along its right of
way. The careful performance of this
work is of much importance to the
farmers. If it once gets a start here it
will be very difficult to stamp it out.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-27
MISSGULa REAL ESTATE
and INSURANCE AGENCY
Phone lis
DAILY BLOCK, MissouIa, Mont.
Sheep Ranch, Sheep and Entire
Equipment for Sale

Located two miles from n, P. Ry. sta.
ton at a divisional town of 600 population,
consisting of 1918 acres of decided land
and 1850 acres of n. p. contracted land;
60 head of stock horses. 20 head of stock
cattle and sheep as follows: 500 yearlings
400 twos, 600 threes, 500 tours, 800 fives and
200 skies, ewes; 800 yearlings and 400 twos
wethers and 400 lambs. Ample sheds
and cOrrals. with plenty of good water
for all. Write us for particulars.
STCDDARD & ROSS
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-27

Wanted-To rent. a five or siX-room
house, furnished or unfinished Call
or address Standard office. MiSsoula
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-27

The Chicago Bee Hive will give per
cent. of their entire August sales for
the Dewey home fund and the hero of
Manila. Chicago Bee Hive, Missnula.
P. M. Reilly & Co, the grocers.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-27
MONTANA

The Western Montana office of the Standard is
et2l3 Higgins avenue, opposite Postofice, Mis-.
.oula. Telephone No. lis. Advertising rates
furnished on application
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-27

Try the cash system a month at A. NJ.
Stevens & Co.'S and then compare your
grocery bill
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Paper hanging 1Sc. L. N. Simons.


Shoes, Shoes! Shoes! Best quality
lowest prices. A big cut on several
lines. Globe Store, Missoula.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-27

The story of the taking of Caloocan
by the brave Montana boys told in
"On to Manila" One coupon and %
cents secures a copy at any of the
Standard offices.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-27
The Ravalli

In Hamilton, situated in the beautiful
Bitter Root Valley. the garden spot of
Montana, offers greater inducements to
those wanting a summer outing than
any other place of its kind in Mon
tana. The hotel is large and comfort
able. The rooms are elegantly furnish
ed-electric lights, electric bells, sta
tionary wash stands with hot and cold
water--everything that adds to ones
comfort.
The table is supplied with the best
the market affords and served by pro-
ficient and accommodating walters.
Write for rates before you determine
to go elsewhere.
J. w. MEHAR0UE, Manager
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-27

The Sacred Heart academy will open
the fall term on Tuesday, Sept. 5. A
thorough course in the English and
French languages will be taught; also
lessons will be given on the piano, VIC
lin. mandolin and guitar. Needlework
of every description will be taught
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-27

If you want to catch fish, buy flies ct
McHaffie Bros
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-27

| ne
First
Thing
That attracts your
attention to Our
Is the Beautiful
smooth fit and
graceful hang
Of the garment.
The carefully fashioned
shoulders and full
Ulster-like sweep, with
rich, deep velvet collar
give them the
appearance Of a
carefully tailored Ulster.
Then again they
will keep out
the rain-in fact
that's what they're
made for, primarily.
Nothing but pure
rubber enters into
the waterproofing
Of Our coats,
which makes them
positively rain proof,
and gives that
soft, pleasing effect
which at once
stamps them
as high grade.
Our prices
will be found
absolutely right
for the quality
of Coat offered.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-27
THE IRRIGATION CONGRESS.

Fishing flies, 25c at ]. l.. Mcbride
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19
A POPULAR Judge.

Howard G. Fuller of Pierre, su-
preme Judge of the third district IN
this state, and the republican nomi-
nee to succeed himself, spent last
Friday and Saturday in this city
renewing old acquaintance. The
Judge is the same genial gentlema 4
as yore. His record as a iurist has
always been just, fair and equ liable
and he will be reelected to represent
this district as supreme Judge this
fall by a handsome majority
Eureka Blade.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19
A Narrow Escape.


Thankful words written by Mis-.
Ada f. Hart, of GrOton, s. ID. "Was
taken with a bad cold which settled
on my lungs; cough set in and final
~ terminated in Consumption. -Four
Doctors gave ME up, saying
could live but a short time. / gave
myself up to my Savior, determined
il | could not stay with my friends
ON earth, would meet my absent
ones above. My husband was ad-
vised to get DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. gave it trial, took in all
eight bottles. 1t has cured me, and
thank God. | am saved and now a
well and healthy woman" Trial
bottles free ut j. ID. Fitzgera!d's
Drug Store. Regular size soc. and
$1.0O. Guaranteed or price refund.
ed. 42t4
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19
About RegisteriM

Voters whose names were taken by
the assessors do not have to register
Their names are already on the list
to be handed To the election judges.
Any new voters, however. should
register. But every voter should go
to the polls. The law does not in
tend to disfranchise anybody. and
provides ways in which voter can
establish his residence. If any one
nds his name is not on the asses.
sors lists, it would be we'll for him to
give in his name to the registration
board of his township on Tuesday
Oct. 31st.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19

The Sheldon thoroughbred stock
sale occurred Wednesday OF last
week, at the Sheldon farm in st. Law
renee township, AMI was pronounced
success. notwithstanding inclem.
ant weather. The highest price paid
was for an eight months oil Short
horn calf, $50. A. j. Baldwin was
the Auctioneer. This il the first sale
of thoroughbred cattle in Hand
County, and it is the beginning of a
movement that will grow rapidly to
improve the grade OF cattle. AS the
cattle business settles down into a
regular established business farmers
will des ire to produce a better grade
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19
Hardware and Buggi eS.

] have the largest stock of cook
stoves. Ranges. and heating stoves
that ever come to Hand Go. at Rock
BOtto m prices. | can give you cut
prices for Cash on buggies and spring
wagons as l am over stockedfor this
late in the season, can sell buggies
partly on time with good security.
Or will trade for cattle. Come and
get my prices on hardware, harness,
robes, horse blankets and shoes, my
prices are aslow as the lowest. Do
not send away for sewing machines
or bicycles, can match Depar tment
House prices. Four drawer drop
head sewing machines $3.50. See
me before you buy. 43t4
Yours Truly,
+. A. ALTENow,
sc. Lawrence, S. Oak.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19
Vacclnated Cattle,

Warren Young weighed up the 2S6
head OF steers that were summered
by j. +. Roberts last Saturday.
They averaged $50 pounds and over
100000 was realized from the
bunch Mr.. Young stated that out
OF nearly 300 head kept by j. F.
Roberts and Chas. Grace, the whole
bunch was turned over to him with
out n single loss. The cattle were
all vaccinated by the Pasteur system
which, with good care, accounts for
this ex traordinary record.-Gann
Valley Chief.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19
How to Prevent Group.

We have two children who are sub
ject to attacks 'of Group. Whenever
an attack is coming on my wife gives
them Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and it always prevents the attack
1t is household necessity in this
county and no matter what else we
run out of, it would not do to be
without Chamberlain's Cough Rom
edy. More OF it is sold here than of
MI other cough medicines combined.
j. NJ. NICKLE' OF Nickle Bro s. mer
chants, 'Nickleville, Pa. For sale by
Fitzgerald's Drug Store. 42t4
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19

The Duncan correspondent OF the
Gam Valley Chief has the following
concerning Hand county PEG pie:
,,,"Mr. Dearborn, while unloading
hay last Saturday, met with an ac-
cident in which he sustained injuries
from broken double tree.
Mr.. M. Parmely donated the rent
on forty acres of land to be cropped
this year; the proceeds to be dona-
ted for the repair OF the Pleasant
Valley church. Last week the gra in
was threshed which amounted to
over two hundred bushels. This is
one way OF doing the Masters work X,
the members doing their part and
trusting the remainder to Pr6vi.
dence."
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19
Town Lots In New Towns.

Merchants. Doctors, Lawyers and
all classes OF profession. business or
trade, who are looking to n chang,
OF location will find it to their ma.
terial advantage To secure their new
locations at one OF the new towns
on the lines now being constructed
by the Chicago & North Western
Railway, They are in sections of
the country that have hitherto been
without adequate railroad and prop
er market facilities.
The surrounding country is enor-
mously rich, and tlIe towns are all
bound to b, thrifty ani prosperous.
Any OF them viii provea sure money
maker for speculation or business
location.
These towns are all owned and
managed by the Railroad Company.
and the original low prices still pre-
vail as an inducement to settlement.
For prices and particulars apply to,
j. +. CLEVELAND,
y Land Commissioner,
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
company, Chicago. 44t2'S
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19
Public Sale.

AT Cooper's barn Washington S. d
on Saturday, Oct. p. Six head
Hambletonian horses, Three mare
colts, Normans, Three sucking colts
and one yearling. Eleven milch
cows, 3 common stock. s Jersey.
Four steers, two yearling heifers, 2
mowers, l hay rake, wagons, plows,
harrews, seeders, etc. etc. Sale will
com mence at O'Clock sharp.
JACOB BOwsER.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19
Notice OF TeacherS' Examination.

Notice is hereby given that the
next quarterly examination for ap-
plicants to teach in Hand county
will be held in the court house in
Miller, Friday November the Bird be.
ginning at Q A. NJ. 43t4
j. II. SNoDDY,
Go. SuDt
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19

The back wheel on a Rock Island
gang plow on Oct. 9th, on the S. h.
eaEher of Greenleaf twp. Any one
finding this wheel, please leave it at
Hickox's blacksmith shop and get
the reward. j. p. ANDERSON,
44t2~ Miller.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19

Old fashions IN dress may be re-
vived, but no old fashioned medicine
can replace Chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and niarrbOea Remedy.
For sale by Fitzgeri,ld's Drug Store.
42t4
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19
81 80 Year In Advance.

City Clerk, Barnes has posted up
the nameso f HoteEs in the Miller pre-.
cinct. Look rp the list, nnd your
pane is not there, .you should regis
ter Tuesday October 31st, on which
day the registration hoard will be in
session.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19
Paint Up.

| have fine line OF paints ready
Tor your spring work. Am also
agent for the celebrated Monitor
wind mill and pumps. First door
south OF Citizens bank, Miller. If.
GEO. JEFFERY.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19

President McKinl ey'stour into the
Northwest has been one continuous
ovation, and he draws the people To
him more than any other noted man
OF the day. 1t is doubtful if any
other statesman ever exceeded Nc
kirflPS in popular favor among the
people, and none have ever excelle,l
him in greeting the crowds. Oh
course the Press is u partisan news
paper, and might be expected TO say
something Tor its purty's president,
but candid.y and honestly examine
the history of q ur great men and the
above will be foand to b. the truth,
even ii uttered by Il partisan. And
after the President passes froM this
scene action then al will accord
him the high place he deserves.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19
Advertised Letters.

For the week ending Oct. 16, '99
the following letters remain uncalled
for in the Miller postotiice.
Jas. W, Jones,
L. A. HOsmer,
j. B. Carl.
A. n. Ford.
James Humphrey. (2)
Parties calling orabove will please
say advertised.
j, A. BUsHFIELD, p. NJ.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19

Dr. Cady's Condition Powders, are
Just what IA horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier
and vermifuge. They are not food
but medicine and the best in use to
put a horse in prime condition.
Price 20 cents per package. For
sale by Fitzgerald's Drug Store.
7yl
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19
letter, SaIt.Rheunl and Eczema.

The intense itching and smartiDg
incident to these diseases, is Instant
" aIlayed by applying Chambers
lain's Eye and Skin Ointment. Many
very bad cases have been permanent
ly cured by it. 1t is equally efficient
for itching piles and,a favOrite rene
dy for sore nipples, chapped hands,
chilblains, frost bites and chronic
sore eyes. 25cts. per box. For sale
by Fitzgerald's Drug Store. 51y1
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19

ct. Law
y Meets
Friday I
II. Lane
Chapt
W'ednes,
r.. 7. !
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-10-19

Are u
their big
made In
we're l,el
this fall
as well 4 |
is the al
2S nDs i
Pat, OF
bran an
of 40 bu
lodging
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-03-25

Donald, Louis A. Graham, John r..
Craine. Bethune Dishon, Secretary.
= Not German in the list.
state Inspectors of Mines --(Salary
$500 per annum) james A. Heating,
Charles Duncan, Robert Pickett, Henry
Il. Malloy. John Keay. Thomas =.
Cumming, james II. Bennett.
Not German In the list.
state Board Of Arbitration--( SALARY
$500 per annum.) Anthony Thorn.
ton. Chairman; william T.. Rend,
Charles J. Refer. james Malcolm.
Secretary, Springfield (salary 81, 2OO.
Not n German in the list.
Board of Commissioners of Labor
(Salary 50 per day for thirty days)
Charles q. Stivers, President; Jacob G..
Lutz, william Il. II. Kell, q. A. Schil-
ling. Secretary (salary $500 per year,
One German in the list
Factory 1nspectors--Afrs. Florence
Kelley, Chief Inspector, salary $500;
Mrs. Alzina p. Stevens. Assistant In
spector. salary $1,000; Deputy 1nspec.
tors. Mrs.. Belle NJ. Powell, salary,
$3.50; Miss Fannie Jones, salary $3.50:
Abraham Bisno. salary $3.50; =. Ewald
Jensen. snlary $3.50: John Merz, salary
$50; Miss Mary Mse.5s, SALARY $3.50;
Miss Sarah Cunningham, salary $50;
Mrs. Emma Jamlson. salary $3.50; Mrs.
Frances Bracken. salary $3.50.
Not Il German in the list.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-03-25

Like James j. Gray. Of the North
Side. Hon. Andrew !. Ryan. the Dem.
Ocratic candidate for city Attorney. II
one Of the most popular young Demo.
Gratis In Chicago. No one hns other
than kind words for Mr.. Ryan, nnd cor.
tainly no one disputes his ability to III
the Office Of City Attorney II elected TO
this responsible position the 4th Of next
April The career Of Andrew j. Ryan.
nominated for city Attorney In the
Democratic city convention. II one
which young men may well emulate.
lie Is essentially sclf.matlc man. who
has acquired his present high standing
u, the Chicago bar by his force Of char!
meter and those qualities which IN any
sphere Of life command success.
II IL u worthy tribute to Mr.. llyan's
popularity and ability that without
solicitation on his part, Or l9iug In any
sense candidate, he hns been chosen
~ his pnrty's standard bearer for city
Attorney.
4 resident Of Chicago since lS'nD. AMI
for years the credit man aud financial
representative Of the well.knOwn music