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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-25
KNOTTY ENGINEERING POINTS.
Work on the Conrad Company's Great
Irrigating Ditch.

Irrigating Ditch.
Great Falls, Aug. 24.-Thomas Curry
has returned to this city for a short
visit. He has been experimenting the
work on the great irrigating ditch on
the land owned by the Conrad Invest
ment company through the summer,
and reports that much progress has
been made. There are several knotty
engineering problems to be solved, but
these are by no means insurmount-
able, and it is likely that a large area
will soon be added to the productive
lands of northern Montana.
The project is but the extension of
ditch started in 1885 and locally
known as the Kipp ditch, because 1t
was built under the management of
Joseph Kipp, now of Browning. At
that time the Conrad brothers and 9TH
ers took up desert claims, which were
then of $40 acres, in the tract between
Birch creek and the Dry Fork OF the
Marias. These claims, which eventual
ly came into the possession of the con-
rad Bros, aggregated over $1,000 acres
and were proved up on by means of
this Kipp ditch, which was a small at
fair taken out of Dupuyer creek just
above the w. d. Jones ranch.
Two years ago, when it was decided
to develop the property, it was found
that the unappropriated water in Du-
DuyeT CftSh was "lloiy ihouilSiSit "
water his vast tract. The difficulty
has been solved by the construction of
a canal % feet wide at the bottom and
SO at the top, and carrying stream
four feet deep, which taps Birch creek,
a large and swift mountain stream,
Just below the ranch of Hon. G. w.
Nagee, about six miles above Robare.
This canal runs across the country to
Dupuyer creek, a distance of IA miles,
by a route necessitating some heavy
excavation, and is discharged into
that stream just above the headgates
of the old Kipp ditch, insuring an
abundant supply of water at all times.
The Kipp ditch is to be enlarged to
the full size of the feeder canal and
extended so as to cover all the lands
of the Conrads in that region, which
now amount to a little over $1,000
acres in a block.
The plans are said to contemplate
the irrigation of a large acreage in
Pend d'Oreille coulee in the future. 1t
is feasible to turn the water into the
Dry Fork near the Eagle Butte ranch
of Evan D. Jones, utilizing the natur-
al watercourse for about six miles and
taking it out again near the old Ben
ton road crossing at the Big Bend.
From that point only about four miles
of ditch is necessary to conduct the
water onto the fertile but arid lands
of Pend d. Oreille
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-25
MEMBERS OF COMPANY |
One of Them Is an Ardent Elk
pansionist, the Other Not.
SERGEANT SHAULES HOME
He Was by No Means Favorably I'm
pressed With the Philippines and
Does Not Regard Them as
Valuable Acquisition.

Great Falls Ang 4-Tba r.evistown
pe. ,-,,...
Aeiiioeia' eoh'aiiie 'he ioiio"his az
count or the return to their native
heath of two members of Company I:
n u c,a,a,a oo,,,+1 o++orpey
VINO ehhsted with company 1, mas
returned home after more than a years
absence. Through the urgent solicita-
20 -
'ioA VI ii'eh'o 'Ais sen'ieii"h was Soii'e
months ago discharged from the army.
Mr.. Cheadle returns to us most sur
nrisineIv a rank exnansionist and is an
- ,'.,~..,.,.,
araehl supporter oi the aoii'iiiis'i a'io'
Philippine policy-General Otis, Alger,
embalmed beef and all That he takes
.,,;s os;,,or 10 o.rsa Gov ,,,,,ot ,.,ra.
10 MS Irienus generally VINO reahze
that he Is making a serious mistake in
his advocacy of such matters. In Fer
gus. county the sentiment is practically
unanimous in condemnation of McKin-
ley's Philippine policy, and it amuses
us to think that a man Of Mr.. Cheadle's
intelligence should array himself in dis
tasteful opposition to the sentiments of
his constituents. We trust, however,
that he may see new light and become
more in harmony with his people.
Sergeant w. A. Shaules of Company
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-25
Some Tiny Spoons.

Miss Phoebe Ann West of Nantucket
is the possessor of the most remarkable
y dozen spoons in this country. They
We're brought to America by Miss
Vests father, who was a sea captain
several years ago. They are of East
Indian workmanship and their minute
dimensions may be realized when it
Is stated that the ~ dozen perfectly
formed spoons are keptain an ordinary
cherry stone. The carved cherry stone
which holds them is one of the most
wonderful examples of skilled handi-
work in existence. 1t is exquisitely
carved and mounted on tiny silver
and ivory stand.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-25
A Special Levy Asked.

Great Falls, Aug. 24.-The school trus-
tees, at their meeting last evening, de-
cided to ask the taxpayers of this dis
trict to authorize a special levy of SA
mills. Last year the special levy was
3H mills. Miss Alice Cunningham was
elected substitute teacher, vice Myrtle
Hawthorne, resigned. Miss Sweet was
elected a teacher, vice Miss Iowa Null
len, resigned. The contract for kind
ling was awarded to the Goodrich Lum-
Der company; the contract for lump
coal to J. j. Thompson at So per ton.
The bids on fine coal were tied between
the Gait company and ]. j. Thomp-
son and action was deferred,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-25
SHE TOOK HIS MONEY.
A Young Rancher's Adventures in Great
Falls as a Sport.


Great Falls, Aug. 24.-Yesterday af-
ternoon a young man named F. Eisen-
rnenger came in from his ranch a few
miles out of town, to see the sights and
put little money into circulation. He
was quite a success. During his wan
derings he met q young woman, with
whom acquaintance was not a rugged
path. Her name was Sadie Pierce, at
least that is the name she gave, and
the one by which she is known to the
police. She was quite ready to assist
the young rancher of the double ointed
name in blowing in his summers earn
ings, and she took him to her home on
the south side after a while. There
he bought beer for her. In the evening
he took her to the beer hall, and in the
privacy of box they witnessed to-
gether the performance on the stage
The rancher was rapidly developing
into hot sport and soon began to rival
those of home production by buying
fizz. 1t did not mix well with the beer
and he soon withdrew in very sick
condition. Sadie was very nice to him.
and suggested that he had better go
down to the house and sleep it Off
Eisenmenger took her advice and so
confiding in her good judgment was he
that he turned over his pocketbook,
containing $65, to her care. Then he
went to sleep. Sadie kept her contract
and the dough- So good a custodian was
she that this morning the rancher went
out and got Chief Guerin help catch
her At first she had forgotten every
thing that had happened, particularly
so far as 1t referred to cash. but after
she had spent a few hours in the cheer
less cell up stairs she concluded that If
a policeman were sent down with her
to give the proper hypnotic suggestions
she might be able to do something. I'm
and gave it to Eisenmenger, who went
home rejoicing. Sadie had a little talk
with the chief and accepted his invita-
ton to travel to some fairer country.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-25

ton. A golf club is being formed. which
will have large and enthusiastic mem
bership of placid old gentlemen, who
are expected to enjoy wandering
through the sagebrush, viciously swip
ing at a small gutta percha ball from
time to time with a piece of wagon
tongue. The sweet young lady men,
bers will necessarily have escorts to
protect them from vicious prairie dogs
and ferocious calves. No trouble is
anticipated in regard to links-in fact,
Northern Montana is pretty much all
links"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-25
Montana Boys Coming Home.

ION 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 25 cents secures copy
at Standard office in Anaconda, Butte.
Missoula or Great Fails.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-25
Made n 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 1st 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. ,rFE
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-25
lEWiSTOWN NOTES.

1t is reported that F. E. Wright,
cashier of the Bank of Fergus County,
is contemplating removal to Denver.
Mrs. w. A. Erickson gave a large re-
ception on Thursday afternoon at her
residence. The house was beautifully
decorated with flowers and an exquisite
lunch was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Weaver, ]. C.
Bebb and Harry Phillips have re-
turned from an outing at Hunters Hot
Strings
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-25

The story of the taking of Caloocan
by the brave Montana boys told in
''On to Manila" One coupon and %
cents secures copy at any of the
Standard offices.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-25
Golf at Fort Benton.

Great Falls. Aug. PA danger now
threatening Fort Benton, the last out
post of the old-timer is thus chronicled
by the Press:
The royal and ancient game of golf
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-25

Portraits of Montanas LIST regiment
commanders and line officers in ION TO
Manila" Only % cents each, when ac-
companied by coupon.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-07-22

1t is further stated that many OF
the wealthy residents have left for
Hongkong or suspended business.
They are retiring on what they
have made and leaving the COM
mercial field to men who have
more mercantile ginger in their
blood. Within the few months
the Americans have been IN the
country the general upset all
along the business line Is appar
emit. French merchants are re-
commended not to depend on
consular reports but to send COM
mercial travellers into the field to
investigate as they would an en-
tirely new market. Americans
have ALWAYS been noted for the
rapid changes wrought by their
business activity in temperate
regions and much has been writ
ten of what they couldn't do in
the tropics. The way they are
stirring the dry mercantile bones
Of Manila in the short time their
attention has been conferred in
that direction is not only an Oh
Jet lesson TO the Europeans, but
also shows that the idea of the
United States Withdrawing from
the Philippines will be given
short shrift when the question
comes up for fipal decision.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-07-22
TO CHANGE REVENUE LAWS

Washington, July 13.-It is al
together probable that the next
annual report Of the Internal Re-
venue Bureau will recommend a
number OF changes in the war
revenue act. The internal revenue
officials are of the opinion that the
law might properly be- extended in
certain directions without becom
ing at all burdensome to the pub
lie, and in q way to produce con.
siderable revenue. One OF the
propositions now under consider
alton ia to assess tax on the sale
or rental of all patent protected
articles. In speaking of tn e mat
ter today, one of the officials spoke
of the telephone companies in this
con nection, and at the came time
said that there were many invsn-
tons producing an enormous pro.
fit which could we'll stand a reve-
nue. tax.
1t probably will be suggested to
Congress that express and tele-
graph companies doing money
exchange business he required to
pay sn annual tax for the priv.
Ieges. Although taxes are now
paid on receipts aud kilograms
respectively, it is pointed out that
bankers are required to pay a
yearly tax of $50, which is regald-
ed 20 a discriminate n against
them. 1t is probable that each
express and telegraph office 10
towns having over a certain popu-
lotion. il the views of the treasury
officials are approved by Congress
will be required to pay a certain
yearly tax for the privilege of do.
ing an exchange business. 1t is
also likely that a modification of
the law with respect to mutual 10.
surance companies may be raised
In the present act there is coD-
siderable obscurity with respect to
the provisions as to these comps-
mics, both fire and life. 1t is
pointed out that a number of the
leading companies in the country
are operated upon the mutual
plan. Some Of these are paying
the tax without protest, but there
ia doubt as to their liability in
this respect. 1t is believed, how.
ever, that Congress clearly intend
ed to make the exemption apply
to local companies doing a strictly
local bu .iness, without surplus or
undivided profits or money at
thoir command with which to pay
large salaries to their officers.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-07-22

The BULLETIN has no com N eni
to make at present upon Judge
Frear's statement relative to the
court and the administration. His
reference to the consuls, however,
"a ,gests the question Of what is
tn status of these copsuls. In a
resent consular report from the
Site Department, the signature is
p iblisbed Former Consul Gen
oral" 1t is not surprising that
representatives of the Hawaiian
Govern m ent are accordt d their o d
time titles. Washington authori
ties re coenize a charge.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-07-22
.Judd.liar(well,

The wedding of Miss Madeline
Perry Hartwell and Albert Fran.
cis Judd Jr., took place at the
home of Gen. Hartwell, Puunui
a. 4 p. m. yesterday. The Rev
W. M. Kiucsid performed the
ceremony. Only the immediate
relatives were present. W. O.
Smith, as uncle of the bride, gave
her away. Miss Bernice Hsrtwell
was maid of. honor and Jas. r.
Judd best man.
Ats o'clock there was a recep-
ton on the lawn which WAS at
tended by large number Of
friends. Music was furnished by
the Quintette Club. The recep,
ton finished, the newly married
couple went over the Pail to tn
judd country place to spend theiI
honey moon.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-07-22
BITS OF HUMoR AND STERLING
u IL FACTS.

as Mrs. Barkis on your calling list,
Mrs. Montgomery 7"
eyes, but not on my visiting list. We
call the telephone book our calling list
,o,,, ~ .f..
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-07-22
BUSINESS ACTIVITY IN MANILA.

No better evidence Of trade fol-
lowing the flag can be given than
the warnings that are being sent
out by foreign consul. at Manila
suggesting that the Europeans
who have formerly mouopoliz d
the Philippine trade look to their
laurels.
The French consul at Manila
has forwarded to his government
a long list of enterprises the Anne
ricans are establishing throughout
the archipelago. He predicts that
the appearance of Manila is des-
tined to change in a short time
and adds that, unless they change
their methods the Spanish will be
forced TO 60 out OF business.
"What will be the Importance OF
this current when these newcom-
ers are free to direct the CONNER
cisl destinies of the Philippines
food this market with all the pro-
ducts of their industries ?
"The English and German
merchants, formerly masters in
this colony, watch with keen 10.
t.rest the events now in proeres 81
AMI await, with undisguised i'm
patience, the termination of the
struggle between the Americans
AMI the insureent that they may
d scern the turn that things will
Ike. No one, however, doubt,
that a strong rivalry is about tc
arise, aud they esret the pat
condition of affairs and the ad
vsntages they then possessed"
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-07-22

Returning volunteers tell the
old story of days spent 10 march
i'g up hill and down dale chasing
filipinos and then marching back
again leaving the territor, to the
On my. If Otis doesn't call for
enough men this time, he should
DO reduced to the ranks and get a
taste of the fun of fighting for
nothing.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-07-22
THERE ARE NONE so
BLIND AS THOSE
WHO WILL NOT See"

There are some people who cannot be
convinced that white Is white and black
is black, because they are determined to
have their own way about 1t. Verv good.
Such people go through life missing the
great truths and the greatest happiness as
we'll as comfort.
There are others again who are con-
vinceable. 1t Is to the men of this class
that we like to talk about the merits of
our clothing.
They are better than nine-tenths of tie
made-to-measure clothes turned out In this
city and the equal of the other tenth.
Alfred Benjamin & Co.'S clothes cost
about half the price of made.to order
clothes, and have every desirable attribute
Of the very best made -to-measure gar
ments, besides embodylng many unmatch-
able features strictly their own. That Is
why we say investigate the merits Of the
clothes bearing this lapel before going to
tailor. You risk nothing and stand to
win a lot.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-07-22

After wining and dining the
volunteers on their way to the war
1t is highly appropriate to say the
least that some attention should
be paid the boys after they have
Won their laurels. Honolulu can
thank - Senator McCandless for
stirring up the people to a sense
of their dntv.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-07-22
A PRESSING INVITATION.

That odd 75c. What will it dop
1t will clean and press one
suit per week, keep your clothes
repaired, small sewing and buttons
replaced, gratis. Old clothes
look new and your wardrobe KEEP,
in good condition, if you guaran-
tee your patronage for a month.
A tailor charges you $l.5J to clean
and press on . suit, this way you can
have two suits cleaned for 81 so
per month. Satisfaction guarsn-
teed or money refunded. Send
order by mail.
Your hat cleaned twice, q month
for Zoe.
Ladies suits cleaned and pressed
75c. per suit. ,asg. .
Goods called for and delivered
once a week. 1
H. 7. SHAW & Co.,
Upper Fort Street.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-07-22

To ask the colored regiment to
leave revolvers on board the trans
rP,rtis all riehtto bu:request them
= forget their raznrs is too much.
The colored citizen without his
razor almost loses bis identity.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-07-22

Governor Pingree has given go
A1ch attention to three cent
street railway fares that it seems
n come as second nature for him to
have a picayune view Of the ma
tional policy OF expansion.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-07-22

Every holder of assessable
stoke will cordially endorse Min
isler Damon. If there's any
boom on at the present time, q
needle in a haystack is harder to
end. than 10 locate It.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-07-22

II wouldn't be a bad scheme for
both the stock exchanges to take a
vacation until an importation Of
new money is received. The prin-
eipal business 10 the stock market
seems to be to knock the values
down,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-07-22

News WAS received on a recent
steamer of the death OF j. b. Con.
nell, a contractor who did a large
amount of building in Honolulu.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-07-22

Is mrs. DdfkiS vi your Sdins hSt,
Mrs. Montgomery 7"
eyes. but not on my visiting list. We
call the telephone book our calling list
now."
The Sterling wheels are In the lead |!
Horses for racing purposes, or most any
other, are In comparison to the Sterling.
One Of these handsome, up to date wheels
Is "a thing of beauty and joy forever"
The joys of an open.air existence and
spin on one Of the built like.a.watch wheels
is pleasure worthy of king.
"Don't touch me-" said the ehrysanthe.
mum. as II leaned away from the rose. -!
would be foolish to attempt it." replied
the rose; tits well-known fact that you
haven't scent"
with all my worldly goods thee endow"-
He stopped short - his strong brain
seemed to reel
"At least with all Of them"-he stammer'd
Except my brand new Sterling Chain
less Wheel"
Editor: "Did you write those jokes
yourself !"
Manager P. c. & N. Co.. "Yes, SIR"
Editor: "You must be older than you
ook."
Don't ride wheel unless It's good
one. Don't pay more than wheel Is
worth. Don't take chances on an unknown
make. Go to the Pacific Cycle & Mfg
Co., on Fort street, and buy a Sterling
bicycle that has reputation.
St. Peter: (which wife do you want
to live with I"
Shade: "Are they all here 7" ..
st. Peter: Eyes
Shade: 81 thought this was heavenl"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-09-21
FELL ON THEIR FACES.
Indians lmplop tho Great Spirit to Turn
Away His Wrath,
Natives Thoroughly Frightened by
the Earthquake Ia tho
Far North.

Seattle wash. Sept. 2i.--Thc steamer
Rosalic bears upon her stem mute cv-
dcnce NJ the general shaking up which
han occurred ln tho North. WHOM the
steamer crossed the entrance OF Taku
Inlet she encountered nalds Of iccbrrgs
through which she had 90 pick her way.
Going Into one Of these nuos the steam
or struck her nose with force enough
90 break away "a portion OF The stem
ana iron plating that binds Il down. The
unusual quantity NJ Tee f. due Co the
breaking away Of the fucc of Tnku
glacier.
The lieHalie pnfHeaEors ray audmnrkI
h1N" disappeared. and where greene
irnFel shores were before the quake.
now Stand pools ~ salty water.
The Nakutnu ana the kllnkcts and
other tribes fall ou their faces and Inn
plorgl tho Great Spirit CO. stay his
wrath AMI lot His anger pass
There was also tllul wave twenty
foct hlgh. The disturbance was felt
one hundred miles inland. and was very
violent even ~ that distance.
The Resale brings $4,000 ln gold
dust ana one hundred passengers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-09-21
HELD UP AN
OHIO TRAIN.
Compelled the Engineer to Back Up
for a Wounded Comraio,
TRIED TO STOP THE PAY.CAR
Attempted 60 Assault Woman
4 Days Record Of Three Brake
beam Tourists.

Toledo. o.. sept. 2i.-Thrsc dsrpora-
docs tcrrorIzed freight crew ON Lake
Shore train AMI tried TO hold up 90,
payclr between hero ana Wauao1n last
evening Thor names are George Mer-
fIli orl GEORGE Baker VI chicago. and
Fisher. Yesterday afternoon they nt-
tempted 60 assault woman ut Wau-
econ. They escaped on frcight train
coming cast on the way Fisher was
thrown on by the breaking in two OF
The train. The others compelled the cn-
Fincer 10 back up and get Fisher. who
was seriously Injured. Just then tho
Lake Shore paycar came along ana they
tried Co fnR IL. but tho engineer would
not stop They were arrested when the
train reached Toledo. Fisher was tnk-
cn Co a hospital and the other two were
turned over TO the Wauscon authoritics.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-09-21
snERIETs pEE6 ro rR0pERrY.

There was Med for record today "a
shorns decd by which Elizabeth Brown
Eustmuud comes into possession uf ull
OF block i6 lu plat q, salt Lake Dlty
survey, u|sl 4 rods by 20 90 tlH NORTH
west corner OF the same h..rh Tho
property was sold for $1,000. th1 1lu
growing out Of uu action wh.rg Mira
EIaIWuui was plaintiff and Julius
Thompson and Salt LuEo city a. m
Wuru defendants. Tho Dot o. situated
between Seventh pul Eighth West and
First and Second South, near the
Franklin school house.