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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22
A TERRIFIC EXPLOSION.
Two Men Carried Open Lamps Into a
Coal Mine.

Coal Mine.
Denver. April PA special to the
News from Albuquerque, N. M, says:
Four men and boy employed in Cook
& Whites coal mine nearly lost their
lives at noon to-day. orders are strict
to the effect that only safety lamps
shall be used in the mine, but two men,
some time after the foreman had made
his rounds, carried in open lamps. While
the men We're ascending for their noon
meal a terrific explosion occurred.
Four men. John Sienwesky, Adam
JeiaseweiZ, John Reya Fred Aria, and
a boy, F. E. Wapps. were still in the
pit. The machineiy refused to work
and it was not unttt 80 that descent
could be made.
Two dead bodies were found at once
and about 4 O'Clock the remaining three
We're discovered, The men evidently
died from suffocation, as no bruises
could be found.
Had it not been for the injury to the
machinery it is thought all could have
been saved. The two open lamps We're
found by the bodies. The mine is badly
wrecked.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22
AN UNEXPECTED DELAY.
No Agreement Relative to the Alaskan
Boundary.

Washington, April 21.-An unexpected
delay has occurred in the negotiations
towards an Alaskan mOdus Vivendi
which makes the future of the modus
quite problematical. Extended confer
ences We're held on the subject to-day
the result being far from encouraging
The principal difficulty arises from
dealing with Ottawa as well as Lon
don this dual negotiation causing great
delay and complications.
At the outset the United States pro-
posed a mOdus with a temporary line
along certain peaks The British am
bassador forwarded this to London and
ottawa. The Canadian officials have
now proposed changes in the line and
after considerable delay the authorities
in London approve the changes pro-
posed by Canada. 1t is not stated what
the respective lines are, but they are
sufficiently apart to make it quite un-
likely that any immediate agreement
can be reached, even of a temporary
nature, as to the boundary.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Helena, April 2l--The Bower Bros.
Sheep company was incorporated with the
secretary of state to-day by j. e. Bower,
A. w. Bower and ]. G. Bower, we'll
known sheepmen of Stanford. Fergus
county. The concern has a capitalization
of $500 900 in shares of 800 each. Each
member of the firm owns LOCO shares
The capital stock is fully paid up.
The Helena Meat company was incor-
porated to-day by w. II. Moran. Thomas
Moore and Julius Zywert; capital. $1,000.
An indemnfying bond made by the First
National bank of Miles City to State
Treasurer Collins in the sum of $4,000 was
also filed with the secretary of state to-
day. The sgners of the bond are w. b..
Jordan, $4,000 and +. e. Robertson, $25, =
600. The bond is made to protect the state
treasurer for any funds he may entrust to
the bank up to the sum of $370
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22
SMALL RELIEF
Extended by the President to the Citizens
of Porto Rico.
wrecked.

or IOftO RICO.
Washington, April 21.--As a result of
the cabinet meeting to-day, Secretary
Alger will issue an order to permit the
shipment of cargOes from Porto Rico
to the United States in other than
American bottoms. The general sub
ject of the conditions in Porto Rico was
discussed from the standpoint of the
memorial recently presented to the
president by DR.. Henna and delega-
ton of the Porto Rican people and it
was decided that this was the only re-
lief which could be afforded at this
time by executive order
The members of the cabinet were
gratitled with the report of General OTIS
saying that the proposed increased
number of troops under his command to
900 would be ample and unless there
is some unexpected change in the situ-
alton of the soldiers no further consid-
Grafton will be given to the question of
calling for additional volunteers under
the army reorganization bill. The pres
ident and the cabinet were extremely
gratified with General Otis statement
that but seven per cent. of his command
was incapacitated by reasons of sick
ness or wounds. Considering the num-
ber of wounded. this is considered re-
markably low percentage. NO other
matters of moment We're considered by
the cabinet to-day.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22
A Severe Earthquake.

Washington, April 2l.-The department
of state has been Informed by the consul
at San Salvador that the city of San vi
cente had recently suffered from severe
earthquakes and that no telegraphic COM
muncation could be had with that city,
which was reported in ruins. Enough,
however. is known to show that help was
necessary and a committee was formed
to raise subscriptions for immediate relief
No lives We're lost, slight shocks having
given ample warning before the severe
shock came. All prisoners have been re-
moved to San Salvador The shocks were
also felt in San Salvador.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22

A CHAPTER OF SHAME.
Wanamaker's Comment Upon the Acquit-
tai of QUAY.

Philadelphia, April 21.-John Wana-
maker made the following statement re-
garding the acquittal of ex-senator
Quay and the latter's appointment by
Governor Stone as senator:
THE acquittal of Senator Quay will
be a disappointment to every lover of
justice and every friend of good govern
ment throughout the United States. 1t
records with emphasis the difficulty of
conVicting potent political people
charged with crimes, no matter how
clear and convincingly overwhelming
the evidence may be. The story of the
corrupt use and speculation in public
mQney in Pennsylvania is an old one
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22
More Printing Litigation.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Helena. April 2l.-The State Publishing
company of this city to-day commenced
mandamus proceedings in the supreme
court to compel the governor and the
treasurer to sign their contract for the
printing. those officers having recently We
tned the contract with the concern and
subsequently approved a contract with
the Independent, the neXt lowest bidder.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22
Bogus Cigar Stamps.

Chicago. April 21.-Bogus stamps We're
discovered by local internal revenue off
GERS to-day on several hundred boxes of
cigars. which they say came from factory
No 3,741, Ninth district of Pennsylvania.
the proprietors of which are said to have
been arrested in the East. More than
200 600 cigars which came from the fac
tory of the Eastern counterfeiters have
already been located.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22
NEARLY FINISHED.
The George Case Will Go to the Jury
Monday.

Canton, Ohio. April 21.-The testimony
on behalf of the defense in the trial of
Mrs. George was concluded to-day. A
brief cross-examination by agreement
will be conducted tomorrow morning and
then the testimony in rebuttal will be Of
fered. If this is concluded before the
regular hour for noon adjournment court
will then adjourn until Monday. when ar
guments will begin. and they will proba-
bly, occupy two days. The jury will prob
abb be charged Wednesday.
The feature OF to-day was the calling of
Sample c. George, former husband of the
defendant. to the stand, the alihi of Mrs.
George and the effort to impeach the tes-
timony of Mrs Eckroate, the woman Who
claims to have recognized Mrs, George in
the act of firing two shots.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22
Match Chess Game,

New York. April 2l.-Fhe match game
at chess on six boards between American
and British university students began to-
day. The Americans play in the theater
of the knickcrbocker Athletic club in this
city and the British contestants sit in the
rooms of the British Chess club. White
hall London.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22

San Francisco, April 21.-Capt John
Birmingham, supervising inspector of
hulls and boilers, has reversed the de-
cision in the case of the steamers
Homer and Alki. The Homer is exon
Grated and the local inspectors of the
northern district censured.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22
Gold Brick Swiudler.

New York, April 2l-Hirseh Coppleman,
who pleaded guilty a month ago TO swind-
ling Jacob Bernstein of Cincinnati out of
$4,000 by means of the gold brick scheme,
was to-day sentenced by Judge Newber-
ger to four years and 10 months in prison.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22
Law Unconstitutional.

Richmond. Va, April 21.--The Kentucky
law, under which many negroes in the
past two years have been sold on the
block for i term of years as punishment
for vagrancy. has been declared unconsti-
tutional by Judge Scott.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22
A Friendly Visitor.

Washington, April 2l.-EX-Secretary
Sherman was one of the presidents callers
to-day. Although his recent severe illness
has left him wan and Tin, he looked re-
markably well to-day considering his adj
vanced age He said he had simply CALI
ed to pay a friendly visit to the presi-
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22
Detached From DUTY,

Seattle April 2l.-Captain ]. F. Prat has
been detached from duty in the local Of
flee of the coast and geodetic survey. He
left for San Francisco tonight, where he
will assume charge of the government
steamer Patterson. which he will take 10
Bering sea to continue his survey of the
coast line of Western Alaska begun last
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22

San Francisco, April 21,-Captain John
Dillon of the United States transport Nor
gan City has been found guilty Of cruelty
beating Il sailor IN the high seas and SEN
fenced 10 pay u fine of S350 4
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22
DESTROYED by Fire.

Lcxing ton. Ky, April 2l.-Clay City. &C
miles east of here. was nearly destroyed
by fire to-day. Thirteen buildings are in
ruins. Tweuty-one families are homeless.
Loss, $4,000.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-22
QUAY REAPPOiNTED.
Governor Stone Names Him to Fill the
Pennsylvania Vacancy.

Harrisburg, Pa, April 21.-Immedi-
ately upon receipt of the news that
Senator Quay was acquitted of the
charges against him, Governor Stone
appointed him United States senator to
fill the vacancy until the next legisla-
ture meets, and notified Vice President
Hobart as follows:
Sir: BY virtue of the power vested
in me as executive of the state of Penn
sylvania, under article l, clause 2, sec
ton 8, of the constitution of the United
States, l hereby make temporary ap-
pointment of the Hon. Matthew STAN
ley Quay to be United States senator
from Pennsylvania until the next meet
ing of the Pennsylvania legislature, to
fill the vacancy now existing in this
state. Very respectfully,
"WILLIAM A. STONE,
'GOVernOr of Pennsylvania
Governor Stone said that in appoint
ing Senator Quay he felt that he had
done the fit and proper thing. He
thought it would make the issue and is
better done now than after waiting for
weeks. The authority quoted by the
governor says that the governor of any
state may make temporary appoint
ment during a recess to hold until the
next legislature meets.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-28
INTERESTED IN STOCK BREEDING.
k.H.RobinSon viii Convert His Father Farm
into Ranch for Cattle. Sheep and Hogs.

The conditions that prevail through
! out the northern and central counties
! Of Wisconsin seem TO become more
agreeable each year-at least they are
| so cOnsidered-toS sheep farming. cattle
IraiSing and swine breeding. The
! factor of favorable climate for these
induStieS in Wood county is rapidly
gaining recognition and it certainly
looks Dis if future OutgrOWth would
surely make this 4 stock ranch sec
ton Of greater or less pretenSiOnS
within a few seasons. Among those
who steadfaStly believe that success
can come here to the person who
enliStS scientifically and with proper
methods in the business of stock rails
ing is n. Hubbard Robinson, owner of
a 392-aCre farm two miles west of
Centralia. Mr.. Robinson has spent
the greater portion Of his life on the
farm in question and is we'll known in
the community as young man Of
industry and undOubted integrity.
His father, \. S. Robinson, an old
time resident and agriculturist, real
lZlng that the days of competence to
manage large farm and do the work
thereon were rapidly slipping from
him as old age approached, lately
transferred his entire property into
the sons name-120 acres of culti-
waited land, 100 acres pasture and 172
acres hay marsh upon which over two
hundred tons Of hay were cut this
year.
A visit to the Robinson place yes
terday satisfied the writer that Hub
bard is not only capable of the manual
labor, but has the ambition as well to
carry his new responsibilities to a
successful and remunerative termina-
tiOn. He decided that stock raising
is the thing for him and has already
commenced the business on small
scale. The farm was found in ship
shape order, twenty-five head of sheep,
a bunch Of cattle and several hogs
forming the nucleus for the ranch to
be. 4 full blOOded Guernsey bull, six
months old, is the latest addition,
purchased from G.. W. McCready at
Black Hawk, Wis. It is a handsome
animal, with fine pedigree that traces
back on the dams side to the prize
winner Of its kind at the Worlds
Fair; has all the regulation marks of
a Guernsey, white star on forehead.
white spot on flank with body of faWn.
and is a half brother to the famous
COW owned by Squire Cooper in Cen
tralia. Few animals are owned in
Wood county the equal of these two
and they attract much attention.
Hubbard has just completed a two
story wagon shed, size 3OX40, for the
storage of machinery not in use. He
will have a place for all the lighter
implements up stairs and space for
the heavy machines on the first floor.
He sold to his brOther-in-law, e. II.
Chapman, wagon maker at the Saul
Preston shops, the house with eighteen
acres of land across from the old
homestead. Mr.. Chapman will move
into this home at once.
Numerous progressive changes are
gOing on at the Robinson farm.
Success to Hubbard and his future
efforts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-28
Eastern Star Convention.

The Sixth District Convention,
Order Of Eastern Star. met with Rain
bow Chapter No. 81 in this city
Friday September -. Delegates from
Merrill, Stevens Point, Plainheld and
Hancock arrived on the noon trains of
that day and were met at the denOt
by members Of the local Chapter ap-
pointed for that purpose who assigned
them to places for entertainment.
At three O'clock in the afternoon a
reception was held in Masonic hall
where guests were made acquainted
with each other.
The following is d list of the visit
ing delegates:
observation-disclosures Ed. King, W.
Flett, Max Berlowitz, S. Feineman,
O. E. Byington. A. Cuolahan. E. y.
Chase. \. L. Anderson. j. \. Young,
". L. Morrison, D. B. Reinhart, c. II.
Allen, Geo. Foster, Miss Mayme
Strickland and Mr.. Young.
Stevens Point-Mesdames S, J.
Campbell, ". ". Mitchell, Marie
Van Nalkenburg. Genevieve r. JOY,
Agnes Chase, Edith Baker, Anna Bali,
Jennie \. Cadman, Jennie Burr.
Jennie PartingtOn. Susie Utter.
Francis Ollie, and Misses kathrine
Ball, Halcyone Horn, Belle Mitchell.
and Harriet \. Holmes.
Plainield- MesdamcS G. Shead, !.
Williams, F. Skeel. J. Smart, L.
Thurston. J. Howell, L. Wehman,
r. Chamberlain.
HancOck-Mrs. r. Ocain.
Necedah-Mesdames ". D. Niles
J. II. Armstrong.
Portage-Mrs, Elizabeth Little.
StOughtOn-N. Gerard.
At SO,clock sharp the Worthy Grand
Matron. Mrs. Elizabeth Little OF
Portage City. called the convention tC
order and asked the officers of Pine
Forest No. 96 Merrill to take their
respective places and open the con
ventiOn.
\. L. Fontaine. Worthy Patron OF
Rainbow Chapter, delivered an ad-
dress of welcome which was warmly
responded to by Mrs. Myra Shead OF
Zarah Chapter No. 56 Plainfeld after
which Mrs Elizabeth Brown OF Grand
Rapids. who had been elected 'tC
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-28
The RenoEter Went Wrong.

Frank Russell, president of the Park
Falls Paper Co., a man sixty years Of
age. had his right ear chewed off in
an assault by t0ughS at Butternut
several days ago. The REPORTER last
Thursday announced that the unfor-
tunate victim was Frank Russell who
formerly lived at Junction City and
was well known here. The Centralia
Enterprise followed with the same
statement on Saturday. Our mistake
and your treat. President Russell i
of Neenah. he is one of the leading
paper mill men in the west and was
one of the arbitratOrs in the cOnsoli-
dated water power litigations. Thanks
to Attorney B. R. GOggins for the
correction. ''CTeamO' please note.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-28
HOUSE WARNING NEXT MONDAY.
Ladies Of Catholic Aid Society VIII Enter
tain in the New RectorY.

The handsome new brick priest
residence aud rectOry of the Catholic
church society is almost ready for
occupancy. The building will be com
plete, furniture and carpets placed
throughout by the close Of this week.
The house will be opened next Mon
day and Tuesday under auspices Of the
Ladies Aid society. Music, singing
and refreshments will be provided for
all who desire to visit the new home,
inspect its accommodations and pay
their respects to his reverence. A
general invitation is extended for
everyone to be present. Monday even
ing has been designated and set apart
for the visits Of married people.
Tuesday evening the younger and un-
married members Of the community
will be welcomed. An admission Of
twenty-five cents will be charged at
the door, and it is hoped in this
manner to secure a nice fund that
will be used in payment for the
furniture already bought for the
rectory. Remember the public house
warming October 2 and ).
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-28

membership in Rainbow Chapter was
then inflated into the mysteries OF
the order. The ceremony was impress
siyely rendered by the Merrill officers
who received many compliments for
the fauitlesS manner in which the
ritual work was given.
At the close Of imitation officers Of
Arbutus Chapter No. - Stevens Point.
exempiified the Vocal Star in an
ideal manner The twelve ladies were
dressed in pure white and each one
took their part perfectly. The singing
BY Miss Halle Horn and Miss Kate
Ball in this work was enchanting and
brought forth hearty response from
their audience.
The Worthy Grand Matr0n delivered
an address before the convention in
which she took great delight in com
mending the work Of the evening.
She was proud of her SubOTdinates and
stated that the work had never been
more perfectly exempted by any
convention she ever attended. She
also called the attention Of the con-
VentiOn to other things pertaining to
the welfare OF the order in the state.
At the close Of her address other
members were cdI.eQ upon Tor snort
addresses.
The literary feast was followed by a
banquet at the Witter House to which
G3 persons were seated. The dining
room and tables were prettily
decorated for the occasion and upon
the east wall was suspended beauti-
full star worked with flowers emblem
attic Of the order. The banquet was
excellent in its variety, service and
social intercourse. Each guest went
away with compliments of the high
est order for the lady and landlord.
The convention was voted d great
success for all and the,visiting guests
felt well repaid for the social good
time they enjoyed while here and the
convention as whole was strength
ened as a result of it's sessions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-28
PIGSKIN PUNTING BEGINS.
Grand Rapids High School Takes First Game
of Season From CentraIa-22 to 0.

The great game Of football is now
in order The season for gTidirOn eX-
citement is here and not a schOOlb0y
can be found unmindful of the fact
Howe High school has a promising
eleven for 80. Six or seven members
of last years team are again in suits,
the new material is developing splen-
didly in preliminary training. The
team is fortunate in having two excel
lent COachers this year, both expert
enced men in the game and teachers
in our city schools who have taken an
active interest IN the boys, are deyOt-
ing most Of their spare moments with
the eleven and will be on hand to
watch the progress all year. Archie
Bennett, principal Of the ward school.
was line substitute and played left
half back with Lawrence university.
He is coaching the Grand Rapids line
and is well pleased with the size and
action Of his candidates. William
Bradford, instructor in the seventh
and eighth grades, filled the place of
left naIfback for Stevens Point Nor
NAL last year. He is training the
backs and is likewise we'll satisfied
with the work. Only one hindrance
to successful organization is reported
and that is the Indifference on the
part Of few players in getting out
for practice. No member of the team
is so perfect but that bettering will
not be good for him. None should be
allowed to make the team that refuse
to appear for practice at every Oppor-
tunity. An average player skilled in
team work, working regularly and in
harmony with the whole bunch, will
help to win more games than the self
announced star who is too good to line
up with the boys on other than state
occasions.
The first game of the year in Grand
Rapids occurred last Saturday after
noon at the fair ground between the
local and Centralia high schools. AS
usual, the Howe High boys were
superior to Centralia at every point of
contest and the result was % to 0 in
favor of the former The lineup was
as follows:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-28

FINE CRANBERRY CROP.
Nearly as Large as That Of 1890, the Ban
ner Year and the Prices Remuneratue.

weary dS Large dS illdl VI iO9U, t'iG Dali
ner Year and the Prices RemuneratiVe.
CranmoOr, Wis, Sept. 24.-The cram
berry picking this season is about at
its close. Never have the berries been
gathered under more favorable cOndi-
tions, and reSult5arC very satisfactory
to growers, both as to quantity and
quality.
Although the forest fires and drouth
damaged or destroyed 80 per cent. Of
the vines in this vicinity, the seasons
crop will be nearly as large as that Of
1880, which was the banner year, and
with this difference, that the bulk Of
the crop of 1890 was gathered from the
then wild marshes. while the berries
this year are of cultivated varieties
and Of much finer flavor and appear
anco.
The opening prices are: Bid, So:
asked, ST, for standard grade, which
latter price is remuneratiye and en-
couraging for further extension Of the
industry.
Under the auspices Of the Wisconsin
State Cranberry Growers. association
serious and scientific consideration
will be given to the development of
the. to Wisconsin, important interest,
and its secretary, W. II. Fitch, Gran
moor, Wis, will be pleased to furnish
information regarding it either by
mail or otherwise.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-28
Chronic liarrhnea Cured.

This is to certify that l have had
! got 50 weak could hardly walk OF
do anything. One bottle Of Chamber
lain'S COlic, Cholera and DiarrhOea
Remedy cured me sound and well. J.
r. Gibbs, Fincastle, Va.
| had chronic diarrhOea for twelve
years. Three bottles of Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and DiaTrhoea Remedy
cured me. S. L Shaver. FincaStIe. Va.
Both Mr.. Gibbs and Mr.. Shaver are
prominent farmers and reside near
Fincastle. Va. They procured the
remedy from Mr.. w. E. Casper, a drug
giSt Of that place, who is well ac-
quainted with them and will yOuCh
for the truth Of their statements.
For sale by T. L. Steib & Co.