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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-20
RRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

The Milwaukee city council has
nassed a Accent street railway fare ordi'
nance.
The Earl of Tankerville (Charies
Bennett) is dead. He was born jan
10, 1910.
The Illinois supreme court has de-
cided the anti-department store 10"
unconstitutional.
Reports received from this season
.nyar crop IN the Hawaiian lslahd'
Gives the total production c9s, ,So' tons
wh;ch Is one of the largest in years.
The postoffice department has oee,
notified that tho president OF Guate
mala on the l4th inst, approved 'n'
limited States and Guatemala parce,
nosts convention. 1t is effective JAM
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PRESS REPORT OF FIGHT.

Of Hullsr's Force Had Succeeded IN
Crossing Tugsia River.
ospoN. Dec. 2O.-A correspondent
ne Daily Mail, telegraphing from
e Camp. Natal, Dec. 10. and de-
olng the Tugela river battle, says
Beers in great force occupied q
ag entrenched position command
The river and reaching back about
Yards from its further side. Zen
Hart's brigade. on the left. first at
pied a crossing under murderous
aenfeldt and rifle fire. The Royai
plin Fusileers, the Royal lnniskiii-
fnsileers. the Kings Own Scottish
eerers and the Connaught Rangers
sed with superb. unfinch,ng gal
Wy but the position on the other
was found utterly untenable. Inc
''sh suffered terribly from periec'
Han Of Ass,il.ry asa shrapDs'.
le their own artillery was very
" mauled. They were. therefore
yea to recross the river. On the
General Hildyard's brigade, dis'
ing equal heroism. succeeded III
1ng the village of Colenso. but the
battery encountered . murderous
and was compelled to retire, leav-
guns and ammunition wagons on
veldt. This brigade was also
sed to fall back. Meanwhile Gen
narton's brigade also failed to take
session Of Hlanwri hill, - was In
1ed. and the entire force retired on
e,1e!ey. General Clery was IN com
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-20
TO REINFORCE BULLER.
several Regiments From Indi. tn n
Hurried Over

-
Hurried Over.
LONDON. Dec. 2O.-The war Office b.s
oeen In communication with General
Sir William Lockwood, COMMANDMENT.
chief in India, with view Of ascertain.
ing what troops can be spared from hi.
force, and it is understood that a. a "a.
suit of these inquiries a force will al
most Immediately leave Bombay for
Durham consisting of four regiments of
seasoned troops. with battery of artil.
lery and two batteries of field artillery
1t Is expected these troops will rein
force General Butler.
According to the dispatch from Cape
Town General Sir Charles Warren and
his staff have started for De Aar. This
eeens to indicate that the Fifth diyi.
sion will be sent to reinforce Lord
Methuen.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-20
WITHDREW UNDER FIRE.

British Force at vaar Krop R.t,,.. -
Arundel.
LONDON, Dec. 20.-A dispatch to The
Mail from Naauwpoort. Cape Colony,
dated Dec. Is. says:
The Beers brought a big gun to
bear on the British near War Krop.
The British pieces We're too small to
reach the enemy and after an intermit.
ten, artillery duel General French
withdrew under she'll fire, but wi,hou,
loss, to Arundel"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-20
NOR That Butler Was North
of the Tugela Not Credited
in London.
Ither Is There Confirmation
That Methuen's C0mmunica-,
tiOn Is Cut.
/ after, However, Is Expected
a, Any Time--Boers Much
Too Strong.

loypoS. Dec. 20.-Only tie most op-
,,uc gave any credit to the rumors
! General Butler had crossed the
tsla river. and even they speedily
E,ed that il was incredible that the
c.fice would refrain from the i'm.
Ea.e publication of news of such
lo-.ance. There Is also no con.irma.
q. the statement tina. General Ne.
kn's line of communication had been
| though there is probability OF
! an went occurring ut any moment.
kc.,n- 10 the latest news from Gen.
Ne,huen. dated Sunday. Dec. IL.
s..ua,.on appeared to be complete
basse.
h. Beers were gathering reinforce.
L,s AMI extending their Notifications
(o,h his TANKS. but ii was believed
would he unable TO attack the
k.sh position. On the other hand it
J regarded as impossible for the
k.>a 10 turn the Beers flank which
resting on the river to the east and
billy approaching the river TO the
/. The Boer lines Of entrenchmenf
continuous aud capable Of rapid
hec,!on at many points.
Absolutely Nothing New.
tom elsewhere at the front there is
blu.ely nothing to throw additional
i on the situation. The newspapers
full OF stories showing the unanim-
With which the volunteers and yeo-
Fry are responding to the call TO
F,l Gresham, commanding officer
tie Royal Buckinghamshire leo-
fsy. is TO command the force OF
yeomanry which he has been au-
izei TO organize for service in South
lea. Earl Dudley and other titled
lmaniers will accompany him.
pme Of the papers express considera'
nssivings of troops going from In
70 South Africa. They think the
is too great and that il may lead to
continents being ablaze instead OF
BE most ample recognition is given
ne press to the great outburst OF
NY Of Canada and the remarks OF
Wllfrd Laurier. the premier. and
cabinet as representative OF both
English and French sections are es-
Pal!y welcomed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-20
A SOLDIER DEAD
General Henry w. Lawton Shot
at San Mateo, Island of
LuZOn.
Had Gone There to Drive Out
GernOmO and a Few Fill.
pinO Soldiers.
Regular Army Brigadier's Com.
mission Was in Preparation
at Washington.

MANILA. Dec. 2O.-Major General
Henry w. Lawton has been shot and
killed at San Mateo He was standing
IN front of his troops, was shot in the
breast and died Immediately.
General Lawton started from Manila
Monday night with cavalry, under
Captain Lockett, and battalions of the
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>c.,.,, Wins rwo t.eus..

CINCINNATI. Dec. cO.-Terry Mcedov-
.-n aa5ed two more victims to his long
,a. s.. hare in the arena Of the Peoples
AL A,hlo,;c club. His first bout was with
Asn, .n' r,;a Mason Of Chicago and his Sec
ond opponent was "Freck'es oDf'en
of New Orleans.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-20
Nso.. AnStralinn Troops.

MELBOURNE. Dec. 2O.-An Australian
mounted contingent of 1000 men VIII
sail for South Africa before Jan. w.
An additional New South Wales pat
tory of artillery is to sail immediately.
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Allan sworn In.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2O.-Hon. Will.
lam V. Allen, the recently appointed
senator from Nebraska, was present
when the senate convened and was
sworn in.
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GENERAL II. w. LAWTON.

Twenty-ninth and Twenty-seventh in
fantry. under Lieutenant Colonel Sar-
gent. for the purpose of capturing San
Mateo. where Gernomo was said tc
have 800 insurgents.
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Mc,. canadian Troops to Go.

OTTAWA, Ont. Dec. 2O.-The impe-
rial government has accepted the otter
of the Dominion government to seha d
second contingent to the Transvaal.
The contingent will be sent without
DELAY.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-20
JUST A COINCIDENCE.
Lord Roberts Was sent to Africa After
British Defeat at Majuba Hill.

Rritish Defeat at Majuba Hill.
LONDON, Dec. 20.-A coincidence IN
connection with Lord Roberts appoint
ment at the present juncture is the CIR
cumstance that he was similarly ap-
pointed commander-in-chief after the
British defeat of Majuha Hill. On this
occasion, however. It is not likely that
he will reach South Africa to hnd
peace patched up between his sailing
and arrival.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-20
For Pneumonia.

DR.. c. J. Bishop. of Agnew, Mich,
Gays: II have used Foley's Honey and
Tar 10 three very severe cases of pneu-
monia the past month with coed re-
suits"
CHRIS. SCHUTz
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-20

j. d. Bridges, Editor Democrat"
Lancaster. n. H., says. Zone Minute
Cough Cure is the best remedy for Group
l ever used" immediately relieves and
cures coughs. colds, Group. asthma.
pneumonia, bronchitis, grippe and all
throat and lung troubles. 1t prevents
consumption.
Cook s ODEE.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-02
ANACONDA News.
THOUGHT It TOO STEEP
Owners of East Park Realty Pro-
test Against Valuation,
BUT NO CHANGE Is MADE
Business in That Section Has Improved
Sufficiently, Say the Commissioners,
to Justify an ADMINISTRATION
on Assessments.
BUT NO CHANGE IS MADE

At yesterdays session of the board Of
equaliza ton, a delegation of East Park
avenue property owners appeared %
express a protest against the increase
Of assessment on their property, mace
by the board of appraisers. Theirs
was not an indignant protest, but was
presented in all good nature and was
based on the grounds of fairness.
Among the property owners were
James P. Stagg, Frank J. Strickfad-
den, DR.. F. L. st. Jean and others.
1t was pointed out by the commits
sioners, sitting as the board of equali-
cation, that the increase in valuati
Of East Park avenue had 5Aan ami
form and general, and further tina. the
property in that district has .c,talIly
increased in value, as the business of
East Park avenue has increased Until
1t is now greater than that of East
Commercial avenue. The commission
ers said they did not 3esire to reverse
the action of the board of appra .sers,
anasmuch as the work o. that bnal d
was generally con3i ierS1 satisfactory.
After some amicable conversation, the
property owners withdrew.
The assessment on the improvement is
on lot Z, block 4, Anaconda, to Mrs.
Mary Lemieux, was reduced from 500
to $500.
The assessor was instructed TO re-
assess the improvements on lot 81,
block 5, Anaconda, the property of
Mrs. McCaffrey.
The board raised the assessments on
Anaconda property as follows. the
name of the owner being given first, the
description Of the property next, the
amount of the assessment third, ala
the new amount last:
H. M. Mcdonald, lot 2, block IS, $500,
$3.50.
c. H. williams, lot 8, block IS, $500,
L. G. Smith, lot 4, block So, $3.50. $3.50.
c. A. futile, lot 5, block So, $500, $3.50.
H. NJ. Salisbury, lot 2, block 105, 500,
$3.50.
E. Della Moohr, north Y lot 3, block
105 $3.50, 1925.
w. H. Weaver, south y lot 8, block
105. $3.50, 1925.
All these owners were notified TO az
pear and show cause why the assess
ment should not be raise l. .. II. Will
Jams and c. A. futile We're the only
ones who appeared.
On the petition of &c il. Well
come, agent, the Improvements IN lot
!, block I, Anaconda, assessed 20 Nor
gan Evans, was reduced from $500 to
$4,000. Also on the petition of Mr.. Well
come, agent. the improvements on lot
45, block Z, assessed to r. T. White,
was reduced from $1,000 to $4,000
On the petition of Matte Evans,
agent, the assessment on the improve
ments on lot 8, block l. Anaconda, to
z. E. Evans, was reduced from $3.50
to s., 1000
The mortgage of $1,000 assessed to
Ellen Berg and given by j. NJ. SIM on
Sept. II, 1896 was ordered stricken
from her assessment.
On the petition of C. ]. Collins, the
assessment on his improvements on the
west IS feet of lot 2 block 5, was re-
duced from $500 to $40
The board will meet again to-day.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-02
NEW GIRLS SCHOOL.
Ursuline sisters to Establish an Institu
ton in Anaconda.

Within eight months Anaconda will be
provided with an academy for the in
structon of young ladies and children
which will compare favorahly with the
best institutions in the country.
The building will be erected in the east
enc of the city. Lots Nos. II to 20 in
block No. 80 have been purchased. These
are situated east of the foundry, bounded
on the south by Fourth street. on the
west by Adams street and on the east
b., jefferson street.
The educational part will consist Of the
common and higher branches as well as
the teaching of music, painting and fancy
work Some of the best teachers in the
country will be provided.
The academy will be under the direc-
ton of the Ursulne sisters of st. Peters
mission of Cascade county, Montana.
These sisters are noted for their high
educational ability
Already several of these nuns have ar
rived in the city and the arrangements
for the building of the academy are be-
ing made. Mother Amadeus. mother gen.
eral of the order in Montana: Mother An
gela and Sister NJ. Amata are the urst ar
rivals in the city. and they are guests at
ST AIMS hospital. They are looking af-
ter the work. 1t is likely that Mother
Angela will be appointed mother supe-
rior of the academy.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-02
AFTER NINE YEARS
Charles McDonough Returns to Anaconda
to Reside.

Charles McDonough returned to
Anaconda yesterday after an absence
of nine years. Part OF this time was
spent in Hancock, Mich, and part in
Newport News, Va.
Mr. McDonough was greatly sur
prised to see the immense changes
which had taken place in the city since
the day of his leaving.
why, I can't believe my eyes. The
changes are really marvellous and beau
tiful, and they make big city out of
Anaconda. This gives me so much
pleasure that I think will locate here.
Il have been in Newport News, Va,
for the past year, and 1 tell you that
shipbuilding has been very lively there.
The business has been fiourishing and
the place is booming. The greatest
part of the past year the men have
been busy building war ships"
Mr. McDonough, at the time of his
leaving Anaconda nine years ago, was
employed at the boiler shops in the
foundry, and many of the "old timers"
will remember him.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-02
HUNTING FOR RECRUITS.
Lieutenant Green Establishes His station
in Anaconda.

Five prospective recruits for the Saith
United States volunteer infantry pre-
scented themselves yesterday to Lieu
tenant Green, the recruiting officer of
the regiment in this city. So far none
have been enlisted.
Recruiting offices have been opened
by Lieutenant Green on the second
floor of the Montana Meat company's
building, at the southeast corner of
Commercial avenue and Main street.
There large United States flag marks
the location.
Yesterday placards were placed about
the city in conspicuous places calling
for recruits, and giving details con-
corning the requirements and compen-
sation.
1t was expected that Captain Detch-
mendy, the regular army recruiting
officer, would be over from Butte yes
terday, but he did not come. He will
probably be here to-day.
Lieutenant Green believes recruiting
will be slow for a few days, but thinks
the men will come more freely later.
A local physician will be chosen for
examining surgeon, and as fast as re-
cruits are accepted. they will be sent
to the headquarters Of the regiment at
Fort Logan, Colo.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-02
INVOLVES AN ESTATE.
Answers to the Suits of Mrs. Mary b
Fowler.


Fowler.
Three answers were filed in the district
court yesterday to suits commenced last
May by Mrs. Mary B. Fowler, formerly
Mrs. Mary B. Evans, widow of Philip E.
Evans.
These suits involve title to considerable
property in the county, the estate of the
late Mr.. Evans. After his death the es-
tate was administered and the property
sold. Mrs. Fowler instituted three actions
directed against people who now hold this
property, she claiming dover rights in
them. The answers filed yesterday deny
that Mrs. Fowler has any right or title
to the property and assert that she
waived her rights by accepting $500 as
her share of the estate when it was adj
m'nistered.
One of the suits made Christian Schurch
defendant. 1t is alleged that he is hold
ing 100 acres of the Evans property, the
particular land being described as fol-
lows: The west half of the northwest
quarter and the northwest quarter of the
southwest quarter of section "a, township
Z north of range west Mrs. Fowler
claimed the revenues of the property
amount to 900 a year and that she is
entitled to one-third interest. She said
that since March 49, 1896, she has been
deprived of her share, and asked judg-
ment for $3.50 as this share, and also
70. a setting apart of her portion Of the
land.
In the answer Mr.. Schurch says when
Mr. Evans died he left an estate valued
at about S35,O03 and that Mrs. Fowler
has received her share He says the profits
of the land do, not amount to more than
$50 year.
Frank Conley, Rose Conley, Thomas
McTague and Emma McTague are the
defendants in a second suit, in which
the allega tions are about the same. The
property involved is described as fol-
lows:
The southwest quarter of section and
the south half of the northeast quarter
of section 6, township north, of range
west and the south half of the north
east quarter of section in the same
township, and the north half of the north
east quarter and the north half of the
northwest quarter of section 7.
Mrs Fowler asks a third of this and
$4,000 as her share of the profits. The an
sNer is practically the same as in the first
case.
The third case makes Nels Hansen de-
ferdant. The property involved is the
southeast quarter and the north half OF
the southwest quarter and the south
half of the northwest quarter and the
south half of the northeast quarter and
the northeast quarter of the northeast
quarter of section 10, township 3 north,
of range 9 west. The answer is practi-
caIyy the same as in the other cases.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-02
His Life Was Saved,

Mr. ]. E. Lilly, prominent citizen of
Hannibal, Mo-, lately had a wonderful
delverance from a frightful death. In
telling of it he says: Il was taken with
Typhoid Fever, that ran into Pneumonia.
Nv lungs became hardened. l was so weak
l couldn't even sit up in bed Nothing
helped me- expected to soon die of Con-
sumption, when l heard of DR.. Kings
New Discovery. One bottle gave great re-
lief | continued to use it, and now am
we'll and strong. l can't say too much in
It's praise" This marvellous medicine is
the surest and quickest cure in the world
for all Throat and Lung Trouble. Regular
sizes 30 cents and 81 90. Trial bottles free
a all drug stores; every bottle guaran-
teed.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-02

Billy Rick made several good runs and
Billy Hansen made a splendid coined
ian for the gang. F. H. Marchion
proved that he gave satisfaction as an
umpire by returning home without po-
lice protection.
Among the other sports for the day
was a married ladies' race, won by
Mrs. Hansen. Harry Wright carried
away the prize for the mems race, and
Miss B. Mahan won the young ladies'
race.
A. e. Revere and J. Metzel drove out
in a buggy, and after eating all of the
luncheon, squared themselves by pre-
senting the boys with key of beer
and a box Of cigars. Several snapshot
pictures were taken by Messrs. Will
Jams, Peck and Daniels. All returned
home in the evening
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-02
He LIKES THE ISLANDS
Anaconda Boy Predicts a Boom
in the Philippines,
BUT WANTS TOCOME HOME
Interesting Letter From Private George
c. Downing of Company M, Writ
ten From San Fernando to
His Uncle.

c. NJ. Gray has received an interest
ing letter from his nephew, George C.
Downing, private in Company NJ of
this city in the LIST Montana. The let
ter was written from San Fernando, P.
l., June II and is as follows:
Il have had lots of experience since
l have been in the army. 1 have been
right at the front all the time since the
night of the 4th of February, when the
war started. l was company clerk until
along in the winter, when We all could
see there was going to be trouble. 1
quit clerking so l could go to the front.
L have seen some hot times since then.
/ have been in all the battles from Ma
Mia to this place and we have had sew
eral scraps around here lately. When
l see you / will tell you some great
tales of what l have seen; dead niggers
and burnt towns and men shot in all
kinds of places.
Il have been in battles where I didn't
think my life was worth a dollar.
have fired a hundred shots in three
quarters Of an hour or less. My gun
would be so hot l couldn't touch it only
on the wood, and that would be smok-
ing; so you can see it was pretty hot
around US. Bullets were flying around
us like hail. L have seen lots of men
killed and wounded around me. l have
been lucky so far.
This is a fine country. They can
raise anything here. Sugar cane, to-
bacco and corn are the principal crops
in this province, but all kinds of fruit
grows wild here-mangoes, bananas,
pineapples and plenty of fruit the name
of which I do not know.
There is mineral back in the hills. 1
have seen some gold quartz that was
way up; also some placer gold. There
will have to be about one million mig
gers killed before a man can prospect
much. 1 think by the time we get the
Hannah showed up and sold we can get
back here and prospect. l believe this
country will be the next one to have
big boom.
1T is awful hot here for about six
months in the year and pretty wet, but
the natives never heard of frost here.
I'VE expect now that we will be home
in three months. l hope we do, as l
want to get back and make some mon
ey. | have been knocked out lately,
caused by the hard marching in the hot
sun and the poor grub. About 60 per
cent of the volunteers are not fit for
duty on account of sickness
"P. S.-Will Hall and Gene Meihofer
are in Manila sick"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-02
LIBRARY is POPULAR.
Was Used by Many Citizens During the
Month of July.

During July. 2,171 books were issued
to cardholders by the Hearst free lib
rary, and in the same month 1854 per-
sons visited the reference department
There were five Sundays and one pub
lie holiday during the month, leaving
% days on which the library was open.
1t will be seen that on an average
nearly Sc books a day were issued
while over so persons a day visited the
reference department. The number of
cards issued to date is 1850.
A large consignment of new books
is on the way from the East, and will
be here shortly. Following is the Ii
brarians July report of books issued
during the month:
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-02
AT YANKEE JOE'S GULCH.
Paper Hangers and Painters Give Their
Picnic.

The Anaconda paperhangers and
painters, with their families and
friends, held a picnic at Yankee Joe's
gulch Sunday. A feature of the days
sports was a ball game between the
paperhangers and painters. The paper
hangers We're beaten by score of "a
to 2S. The game was a brisk one all
through 1t was one of those pleasant,
old-fashioned games, there being only
one who was dissatisfied; that was one
of the painters on third base, who
wanted the scorekeepers to count two
on every home run the painters made
Harry Wright won fame as pitcher
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-02

A new coat of paint will make your
house bright and attractive. 1t will
aid you to procure a permanent tenant.
Our charges for painting are low and
our workmanship the best. Mahan
Bros, 81 East Park avenue.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-02
Paste This in Your Hat.

The Great Northern railway is the
only line that runs a through sleeping
car from Anaconda to Minneapolis and
st. Paul daily WITHOUT change.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-02

Dingley tariff and high wool prices
have not raised the prices of Tailors'
Woolens. See our new samples, all
marked in plain figures. Thueson.