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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-16

~ CONGRESSMAN McCLEARY of
~ Minnesota is usually regarded
as one of the ablest of the gold
men in congress. He it is who essayed
to answer the great speech of Charles
A. Towne, made in the Fifty-fourth
congress. A rather presumptuous un-
dertaking by the way, but Mr.. Nc
Cleary had all the presumption neces-
sary, and made the attempt. 1t now
seems that his conservatism is fully
equal to his ability if one is to judge
by the press dispatches.
He is reported from Seattle as say
ing that he doesn't look for much
financial legislation by the next con-
gress." Then he proceeds to state what
he does look for. He says that 1.-The
most important feature of it will prob
ably be provision whereby the coun-
try will be more safely launched upon
a gold standard" That isn't much to
be sure. So utterly trivial and insignifi-
cant is a measure fastening the gold
standard more completely and more
firmly upon the country that it would
u l.
were it not for the fact that until since
the election of 1896, the republican
party, of which Mr.. McCleary is a
member, was, or pretended to be, I'M
alterably opposed to any such policy.
The time was, and 1t Is not far in the
past, when it would have been impossi-
BILE to find twenty republican congress
ing New England, who would admit
that they were gold standard men; and
anyone who intimated that the repub-
lican party was not honestly and con-
scientiously for bimetallism was brand
ed as a liar and a political demagOgue
Truly time works wondTOus changes
and il doesn't take much time, either
in some cases.
But there is nothing singular about
this, Two years ago who would have
believed that the republican party
would now be shrieking frantically fol-
imperialism" and a great "Englisl
colonial policy?" What would the aver
age republican have thought and SAID
If some sacrileg!ous democrat had Ven
tured to intimate that at this time tht
republican party would be denying the
great principle that governments de-
rive their just powers from the consent
of the governed|' We can imagine
what he would have said, but as the
Standard aims at propriety Of speech
we must beg to be excused from print
Ing 1t.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-16
ON The RACE TRACK.
At Providence.

Providence, r. l., Sept. 15.-The record
crowd of the week attended the fourth
day of the grand circuit meet at Nara
gansett park. The weather conditions
were the best of the week, which, with a
good track, made fast time. Results:
Narragansett stakes, 2:15 class, trotting,
purse S5,0O0-Green Brine won third,
fourth and fifth heats; time, 2:l1A, 2:11A,
2:141a. Lord Vincent won second heat in
2:1112. and was second: Precision won
first heat in 2;12sa, and was third; Surpol
fourth.
2:07 class, pace, purse $1,000 three in
five-Prince Albert won in straight heats
time, 2:07A, 2:O5& 2:06A. Royal R. Shell
don second, Dan j. third.
2;19 class. trotting, purse $1,000, two in
three-Sadie NJ. won in straight heats;
time, 2:16la, 213la. Frank Cramer second,
Whitney third.
2:14 class, pace, purse 81 900, two in three
king Albert won in straight heats; time,
2;llR, 2:14. Fred w. second, Majorie third.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-16
THE STANDARDS
TENTH BIRTHDAY
Racy and Valuable.

From the Teton Chronicle.
Perhaps the raciest and most valuable
edition ever taken from a printing press
in Montana was that issued by the Ana
conda Standard on the morning of Sept.
in honor of its 10th anniversary. 1t was
an edition of "a pages, attractively Illus
trated and brim full of interesting reading
from the pens of interesting journalists.
A full history of the progress of the
Standard is given, reciting many interest
ing anecdotes of the ups and downs en-
countered while striving to become the
best paper in Montana. Much space is
also given to the newspaper fraternity
of the state. the pictures of "a successful
writers appearing. In concise manner
the history of Montana is given, begin
ming with the first discovery of gold and
continuing on up through adversely until
the present time. In short, 1t is an edition
that should find lodging in every Montana
home 1t should be read by every man,
woman and child and then treasured
away as memento of sovereign Mon
tana and the Standard" Great and true
were the words of the Standard. Here
goes for a good newspaper" spoken on
the morning of Sept 4, 1889. Truly, it is
a good newspaper.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-16
A "Strong" Argument.

X-MAYOR STRONG of New
York city is said to be very
earnest supporter of the presi-
dents Philippine policy. In excuse or
explan nation of General Otis failure to
subdue the natives Mr.. Strong is re-
ported as saying that we hold more
Philippine territory now than Spain did
after many years of fighting and three
centuries of occupancy.
This is a strong argument truly. We
mean a Mayor Strong argument, of
course. A man must be great logician
who will seriously put forward such a
plea in defense of the administrations
actually hold an area around Manila
of about fifteen miles square. This
makes two hundred and twenty five
square miles out of a total of more than
forty thousand. which the island of
Luzon contains. Our possessions in the
other islands-exelusive of Sulu posi-
bly-are scarcely worth mentioning.
If Spain held no more than we do now
it may not be altogether impairment
for US to inquire what she had to sell
and what we paid her s20,o00,000 for?
The only claim that Spain ever had
upon the islands was by right of con-
quest and neither the right nor the
power of conquering country can pos
sibly extend beyond the territory that
it reduces to actual possession. This is
clear admit nf 1iGPngGiOn
Now it appears that the real sovereign
ty of Spain extended over an almost
infinitesimal fraction of the islands.
Estimating it literally, we may call
it one mile out of two hundred and
fifty. But she assumed to own it all,
and undertook to sell it to us. Even
this statement, though, needs qualifica-
ton, for all that she did in the way
of conveying title to us was done under
duress, so that it was really no sale at
all. Hence, according to the argument
of Mr.. Strong, at the muZZle of the
Calling and the point of the bayonet,
we forced Spain to accept $40, 900 900 for
territories that she didn't want to sell
and which in fact she didn't own.
That may be good financiering and
good morals in the city of sin over
which Mr.. Strong formerly presided,
but there are places where a man who
would seriously advocate or defend
such a proposition would be regarded
as fit subject for either lunatic asy-
lum or a penitentiary.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-16

to shut down on days notice, SO they
are countermanding big orders for sup
plies that may not be needed, and are
preparing for the worst. These mines
are capitalized for more than 5000, 000,-
900, and in case of war dividends will be
suspended, the works may be more or
less damaged and these stocks will take
a decided tumble in the market. They
and a big drop in such securities will
affect the local money market and
other foreign securities will be indi-
rectly affected.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-16
At Hawthorne.

Chicago, Sept. 15.-Long shots won some
queer races to-day at Hawthorne, and as
a result of the racing II. j. Leary and c.
Beckley, trainers of Oconee and Lew Hop
per, and Jockey Dugan, have been sus-
pended pending investigation. Results:
First race, mile-Vincennes won Massa
second, Blooming Chance third; time,
1:42A. Second race. five furlongs-Oconee
won, Tar Heel second, The Rush third
time, 1:01A. Third race, seven furlongs-
May Beach won, Hop Scotch second, Tu-
lane third; time, 1:2634. Fourth race, mile
and one-eighth, selling-Lew Hopper won
Mary Kinsella second, Einstein third
time. 1:52a4. Fifth race, selling, seven fur
longs-Maid of Honor won, The Monk sec
ond, Merito third; time, 1:2SA. Sixth race,
mile-Kunja won, Yubadam second, Good
rich third; time, 1:40ls.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-16
Current Comment.
A Doubling Republican Editor.

From the Portland Oregonian.
Can it be possible that the administra-
ton is toying with the Philippines insur-
rection, in effect really nursing 1t in order
to use it for campaign purposes next
year? The voters would naturally feel
some aversion to swapping horses while
crossing a stream, and the administration
would make the most of that Then to
have the instruction triumphantly crush
ed at proper stage 'of the campaign
would bring great glory and the wave
of appreciation might be expected to float
the republicans again into power. Are
the stage settings for this grand emo
tional burlesque now being arranged?
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-16
~ HERE was recently tried for
murder in Japanese court at
Yokohama an American citizen

~ HERE was recently tried for
murder in a japanese court at
Yokohama an American citizen
named Robert Miller, and the method
of procedure differed greatly from that
of American and British courts. Ac-
cording to the New York Times COR
respondent, when a person charged
with crime in Japan is arrested, it is
the duty of the public procurator to
prepare an accusation after he has ex-
amined the prisoner practically in Sc
cret. Until recently this examination
was absolutely secret, but a prisoner
now is allowed to have his attorney
present on the occasion. A public eX-
animation follows, at which the procur-
ator and the president of the court
practically conduct the trial. The law
yers play a very subordinate part in
japanese court. The judge interrogates
the witnesses, and in the majority of
cases does it without haste, passion,
Partially or Notwithstanding him
self with absolute GOODNESS and dignity.
When the French method, as illustrated
by the recent trial of Dreyfue, is borne
in mind, it is difficult to believe that
the Japanese criminal procedure is ia
ken almost entirely from the French
cp6a
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-16
At Sacramento.

Sacramento, Cal, Sept. 15-Results:
2:25 trot-Miss Barnabee won, Lena A.
second, Corona third; best time, 2:2S.
2:lS pace, purse s1,0o0-Kelly Briggs
won, John A. second, Connie third
best time. 2:13.
Running, one mile-Petal won, Lib
ertine second, Twinkle Twink third
time, 1:141a.
Five and a half furlongs-Constella
tor won, Princess Zieka second, The
Buffoon third; time, 1909.
Seven furlongs--Rapido won, Forts
second, Nonchalance third: time, 20
Four furlongs-Fairfax won, Man.
damus second, Tres Jolie third; time
:50L
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-16

From the Fort Benton River Press.
An event of interest to Montana news
paper men was the 10th birthday of the
Anaconda Standard. which was celebrated
by that excellent journal with an anniver-
sary number of "a pages. Its pages are
filed with ably written articles relating to
Montana. its leading industries and prom
inent citizens. accompanied by illustra-
tons furnished by the Standard art de-
partment. A photo-engraving plant, the
first institution of the kind in Montana,
has been installed by the Standard, in
which the pictorial features of our Ana
conda contemporary will hereafter be
produced. 1t is a pleasure to note the
success achieved by the Standard during
the past 10 years. Persistent and we'll
directed effort has given it the proud dis
tinction of "the leading newspaper of the
Northwest" n title which 1t evidently
means to maintain.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-16
Tho Peer of the Dailies.

From the Butte Times.
The above title rightfully belongs to the
Anaconda Standard. That journal is al
ways up-to-date and Is the best daily pub
lished in the northwest If there is a new
feature af1oat the Standard Is bound to
have it.
Tuesdays edition marked its 10th birth
day 1t was a mammoth volume OF
"a pages, profusely illustrated and replete
with retrospective news and all about the
progress of the great state of Montana.
One very interesting feature of the edition
was a group engraving of Montana jour
nalists. The physiogs Of the pencil push
ers as rule were very good and true tC
nature. but If there were any imperfec-
lions the blame will have to be attributed
to some higher power than the STANDARD
or it's engraver. 1t was a fine edition
and one that will not be equaied in the
state unless the Standard tries to improve
upon its past efforts.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-16
ANACONDA NEWS
HAS A MANAGER.
Deaf Mute Mendicant Travelling and Beg
cling in style.

Deaf Mute Mendicant Travelling and Beg
cling in style.
Night Chief of Police O'Brien last
night arrested the manager of deaf
mute beggar and landed him in the
city Jail. There has been a visitation
of deaf mutes to Montana recently. A
number of them seemed to conceive the
impression that Montana was a good
thing about the same time. Despite the
apparent fake they were treated kindly
until one appeared in town yesterday
with a manager.
This manager was doing no begging
himself, but carried a supply of ZAP
peal cards and stories of my life
signed by his mute and acted as treas
urer. OBrien considered this a trifle
to strong so ran the man in. The mute
is still at liberty. The manager gave
no name at the Jail
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-16

~ VERY little while there is a re-
newal of the fear that the bu-
bonic plague, having invaded
Egypt from India, will proceed on
through Europe and eventually reach
the United States by way of New York
Color has been given to this theory by
the alleged discovery that in sections
visited by the plague foreigners and ma
tives have suffered in about an equal
degree. The supposition has been that
Europeans and Americans by reason
of their better habits of life We're prac-
tically exempt. The Medical Record,
in an article on the subject, declares
that even if the disease does creep over
Europe the results will not be particu-
larly alarming. The plague, it says, is
terrifying only because of it's name.
There is no reason to apprehend a great
mortality even should it settle down in
London, Paris, Berlin or New York,
and none who live in cleanly quarters
and lead temperate lives need fear. If
we were called upon to choose between
the plague and any one of a dozen
other diseases which We have always
with us we would gladly invite the
former. Diphtheria kills more in year
than the plague could destroy in civ
ilized city in a decade, and, as some
one has suggested. if we would call the
disease bubonia, or any name but
plague, there would be little alarm in
spired by its approach.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-16
In the Best Of Humor.

Waiter-Pigs' feet? Yes, sir. How would
you like to have them?
Uncle Anen-Clean.-spa Moments.
Hoax-Salary has been reduced, ehE
That's hard luck. Made you feel mad,
didn't il?
Joax-No. but it made me feel cheap
Philadelphia Record.
LOng-Have you forgotten that y you
borrowed of me some time ago.
Shorten. no; l still have 1t in mind.
Long-Well, don't you think this would
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-16
A Great Issue
From the Boulder Age.

FROM the bOuiutE aSt.
Probably the most complete and inter-
esting paper ever issued in the state was
the Anaconda Standard of Sept. 5. The "a
pages included the Geographic news of
the world, a complete record of events
in the state, a strong editorial page, time
ly topics treated by special writers, much
matter of special interest to the state
press, a condensed, though complete, his
tory of events of Importance in Montana
during the past 10 years, something of the
pioneers of the state and a fine sketch of
the circumstances leading up to the dis
covery of gold in Alder gulch; a fine re-
view of the states mining industry, and,
particularly noticeable, the Inauguration
of new department of illustration for
the paper. 1t was a great issue and par
ticularly fitting to mark the 10th anniver-
sary of a great newspaper
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-16

~ ALCULATING the results of a
~ war in the TTansvaal on the
commerce of the world, the De
troit Tribune comes to the conclusion
that the war would have a widespread
influence, and the United States would
suffer both directly and indirectly" The
little nation is about half the size Of
Montana. 1t has no navy and all it's
outlets to the sea save one are through
the enemy's country. Its white popu-
lation is perhaps 25O,OOO. Last year it
produced ISL ,0OO,G 600 in gold and exported
over $50, 100000. 1t imported SlO7 600 900
worth of foreign products, and the
United States sent enough machinery
and other merchandise TO make one
ninth of this amount But the war
cloud has paralyzed business. The man
ayers of two hundred different mines
are fearful that they may be compelled
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-16
Its Rest Effort.

From the Missoula Democrat Messenger.
The Anaconda Standard yesterday is
sued very handsome number on the oc-
casion of the 10th anniversary of its birth.
The work consists of "a pages, is pro-
fusely Illustrated by it's new process of
engraving, and its general makeup shows
the best effort ever attempted in that
line by that popular journal
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-16
Corean Treatment of Crooks.

From the New Iouk Journal.
The Corean government is not strictly
democratic, but it has way of dispens-
ing Justice which seems ideal to anyone
who has been following the Dreyfus case.
Some high officials were found to be con-
nected with a lottery fraud, whereupon
the government gave back the $40, 900
which the promoters had paid for Ii
cense, compelling the return of all money
which had been paid for tickets and ban
ished for three years the officials who
were implicated
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-16
Refused Permission,

Melbourne, Sept. 15.-In the legisla .
tive assembly of Victoria to-day the
postmaster general, the Hon. ]. D.
Duffy, announced that he had refused
permission to the Eastern Extension
company to lay an alternative cable
pending consultation with Great Brit
ain, Canada and others concerned in
the Pacific cable project
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-16
EXneiiiinn Eeturns

Berkeley, Cal, Sept. 15-An expedi-
ton of four University of California
professors has just returned from AL
aska. The expedition was undertaken
to explore the coast of Boring sea with
view to studying the botany of these
regions. A very large number of
specimens We're secured and will soon
be examined and classified.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-16
= PENNSYLVANIA coroner's jury

II PENNSYLVANIA coroners jury
n has rendered a verdict holding
the motorman and conductor
responsible for a trolley accident in
which. three persons We're killed. The
blame for the recent trolley disaster in
Connecticut was fixed upon the COM
pany, which, it developed, had bribed
witnesses to fix the responsibility upon
the dead motorman. There is a grow
ing demand for laws requiring motor
men to be thoroughly trained before
they are entrusted with human life.
The state of Maine has a law whereby
all public carriers are made responsible
for the acts of employees, and in case of
loss of life, If negligence can be shown
on the part of company or employees.
the company is responsible to the heirs
of the deceased in the stated sum of
$1,000. This law was applied in the
case Of the recent Mount Desert ferry
accident. where negligence on the part
Of the company was shown, and the
accident cost the company nearly $780,
900 under the law.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-16
TUCKER ARRESTED.
He Is Charged with Not Supporting His
Children.

George Tucker, a building laborer,
was arrested yesterday, charged with
failing to support his children. They
mother at Deer Lodge and the county
has been paying $40 a month toward
their support. The grandmother says
the father refuses to contribute any
thing
When the case came up last evening
Prosecuting Attorney Duffy requested
that it be postponed until Tuesday to
enable Tucker to arrange for support
ing the children.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-16

From the washington Times.
When congress eonvenes it would be
well for some senator or member to in
quire into the law or regulation of the
navy which is assumed to give the head
Of the navy department the right to give
a midshipman a ''gunboat" commission as
rear admiral, and place him over the
heads of flag officers of superior ability,
better record and longer service.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-16

Rome, Sept. 1.-THE pope, while receiv-
ing so pilgrims from Toulouse, France, to-
day, announced his intention to address a
letter to the French nation urging an
immediate pacification for the sake of
humanity. and so as not to compromise
the success of the Paris exposition
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-16

During the past 10 years the Standards
invigorated health and stalwart growth
has forced the people of the northwest
to recognize in it a mighty factor in
moral and political excellency. As a
journal of prominence it has been fear
less in denouncing wrong and tireless
in encouraging right as it saw the
right
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-16
Clothes Made the Heroine.

From the Denver Post
The woman who annually saves pas
senger train from certain destruction by
tagging 1t with red petticoat steps to
the front this year in Missouri, where
they yet wear such things.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-16
Its Stalwart Growth.

From the Townsend Star.
on Sept. the Anaconda Standard
made it's 10th anniversary bow to the
public. The state of Montana can just
IN be proud of its leading journal. Only
for one decade has this tribunal of
events graced the journalistic arena,
yet in that brief period has the pest
periodicals of the union been chal-
ienged to compete in newspaper genius,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-16
The Final Draft.

Pretoria, Sept 15.-At the close of the
discussion both the raads met in secret
session to discuss the final draft of the
TransvaaPs reply, which will be hand
ed to Conyngham Greene here in the
morning. 1t is understood the reply is
courteous, urges the acceptance of the
joint conference and maintains the con-
yention of 1884.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-16
Carpenters Strike.

New York, Sept 15.-At noon to-mor-
row $500 carpenters and joiners in this
city will lay down their tools with the
understanding that they shall not re-
turn to work until their employers
have consented to grant them an in
crease of wages from $3.50 to 81 a day
and a half holiday on Saturday all
the year round.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-16

ST. Johns, n. F.. Sept. ia violent
hurricane swept this section of New
foundland last night. Four fishing
boats We're driven off the st. Johns
coast and three men and woman
drowned,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-16
Bosses Never Saints.

From the Troy Press
We don't know that the late John Y.
McKane was any better or worse than
party bosses in general. He was a Grim
inal. to be sure. but political bossism is
never white-handed.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-16

anything in that line ever before at
tempted by any newspaper III Mohtai ls
A clear full and well-iliustrated review
az important events since that paper was
launched, as well as interesting historic
mattsr from the early days, make up an
immense paper of "a pages. 1t is his
+orxy in itself