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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-26

coed with the Great Northern. The
passenger association failed to obtain
such a concession from the Union Pa
enc, and without the cooperation of
these roads they claim their organiza-
mon Will go to pieces. What gives color
TO the belief that the Canadian Pacific
Is insincere, says the Pioneer-Press, is
the fact that it smashed the westbound
second-class rate from ST. Paul to the
Paclfic coast by announcing a new rate
of $3.50.
The policy of upbuilding the North
west through the medium of low rates
to homeseekers is an effort that will be
appreciated by all who give the matter
any consideration, says the Pioneer
Press. The rates established for North
western Minnesota, North Dakota and
Montana have demonstrated that this
country may be settled much more
rapidly than by the slow process of the
natural advance in settlement The
enormous travel of the past few days
has not only taxed the facilities of the
railroads, compelling them to add extra
coaches to their regular trains and
sending out great many specials, but
it has advertised the Northwest more
advantageously than for years prev
ious. 1t has brought new blood. new
energy and capital to add wealth to
states III winch tneSe peOple nave 10
Gated, and more than this, it will build
up a new and increasing business for
the jobbing trade of the Twin Cities.
The action of the railroads has every
thing to commend it. The present
movement westward differs from the
immigration of 1888. At that time the
people were seeking investment by Gre
ating booms in the various promising
localities of the Northwest The peo-
pie who are going West now are de-
termined upon working the soil instead
of working the people.
Some startling developments regard
ing rates for the national educational
convention at Los Angeles may be look
ed for within a few days, unless the in
terested lines quickly get together and
settle their differences. Many of the
eastern lines are growing restless I'M
der the delay, for they desire to get
out their advertising matter and send
out their travelling agents after bust
ness. Some of the Northwestern lines
are also fretting One of them an
nounced yesterday that it is willing TO
quote the lowest rate offered by any
route, direct or circuitous. The Santa
Fe alone of all the transcontinental
lines has announced what it is willing
to do.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-26

One corner lot. two inside lots and
neat, well-built brick dwelling, all for
only $500, part cash. Car passes the
property, city water, sidewalk and
everything modern. This property is
worth $1,000, but for reasons which we
can give you, the property must be sold
within 80 days.
REYNOLDS & MCDOWELL.
46 East Broadway, Butte. Telephone 80.
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SHE is HERE YET.


If you want to know the truth call
on Madame Renno. She tells past and
future life, all about courtship. love,
marriage, trouble, changes, journeys,
mining work and business. Near Mon
tana street, 131 West Broadway, Butte.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-26
DEMOCRATIC CITY TICKET.

For Mayor
J. H. MCCARTHY. e ~
For City Treasurer 1T
NICHOLAS HUGHES.
For Police Magistrate
T. F. NORMOYLE.
FOR ALDERMEN:
First Ward
P. ]. M'ARTHUR.
Second Ward
HUGH SMITH.
Third Ward
WILLIAM PAGE.
Fourth Ward
j. A. LEWIS.
Fifth Ward
HENRY. CRANGLT,
Sixth Ward Il 'F~' t"F
]. J. HAMMILL.
Seventh Ward
PATRICK BOWLING.
Eighth Ward
THOMAS ROWAN.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-26

Bids will be received for the erection
of a stone church at Laurtn, Madison
county. Montana, up to April Is, 1899
by John 3. Brondel, bishop of Montana
at Helena, Mont. Plans and specifica-
tons can be obtained from the archi-
tect, C. S. Hare, Helena.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-26

Several people from Virginia City.
Deer Lodge and Anaconda were fitted
with glasses yesterday by DR.. Dodd.
The doctor also examined several cross
eyed children, which he will straighten
by glasses.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-26

Just think of the long ride without
change of cars! Through sleeper from
Butte to St. Louis via the Burlington
route.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-26

Pay your subscription to the Ana
conda Standard for one year in advance
and secure the handsome premium,
Paris of To-Day"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-26

DR.. Dodd's office. 7 and s Owsley, was
crowded all day yesterday. His repu-
tation for doing what he agrees to do
has won him a large practice.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-26

When you go East take the Burling-
ton route to st. Louis, via Omaha and
St. Joseph. without change of cars.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-26

Through sleeper via the Burlington
route from Butte to st. Joseph without
change of cars.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-26

Every operation guaranteed by DR.
WiX, dentist.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-26

Eyes, 500' new spring patterns. See
them. Fisher, 8 West Galena, tailor.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-26
Easter Novelties

For Little Folks
An attractive showing, baby coats
cloth and pique. Separate cloth skirts
for children, s. 10, II years. Hats and
caps in chiffon. silk and straw effects
French caps and beautiful null dresses
are at reasonable prices.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-26

Ladies that are interested will be glad
to know that Mrs. Hamrck will re
main with us a few days longer. Don't
miss this display of Calcutta, Peruvian
and point lace needle work Lessons
given and materials selling reasonably.
Monday. special exhibit.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-26
Mondays Special PetticOat Sale
Monday only, SI.0S

100 metallic stripe Italian cloth anC
near silk petticoats; fancy stripes
value So.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-26
Women'S Easter Suits

Ladies all like the silk Innings in their
dresses these days. but as a rule they
make suit considerably more expens-
i've Not SO "a the Lewis department.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-26

And in the morning only, up
till noon, 500 remnants of 4Oc
Organizes, from 4 to Ia yards, at
S15c yard
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-17
BOERs REPORT THEIR vICToRE.
Tell of Terrible British Loss in tho Fight
at Magersfontein.
Special Cable Ds,pdscl TO THE suS.

PRETORIA. Dec. II, . T.. NJ. via Lorenzo
Marquee. Dec H. Z r M.-0fflclal reports from
Gen. Cronjo state that there was virtually no
fighting to-day Tuesday In the vicinity Of
Modicr River. There was little cunnonadng.
however.
The Boer Intelligence Onlcer reports that the
British are gathering their dead and wounded
Tho dead lie in heaps where they fell. Great
numbers ~ the Brit an can be seen retreatnS.
The Intelligence Ofllcer also reports that
great quantities OF British weapons are on tho
Held at Magersfontcin. There are any number
Of Lee.Metford rifles. bandoeers. cases Of
ammunition and bayonets scattered in all
directions.
In our opinion the English camp will DO
abandoned and tho entire force will retire.
Attempts havs been made to count the
English losses. but the task Inns been
given up a. hopeless. SO great was
their loss that the English ambulance
corps. large IA IL was. was unable to bury their
dead and attend tho wounded. After attend
ing to our own mon We assisted the British
with our few am balances. but the task was too
great and il not yet ended.
Thirty-one burghers were buried at Bisset's
Farm. where our wounded are. The losses in
suffered heavily.
The burghors expressed undue rejoicing at
our great victory. Very few Of our men were
engaged. The field IL a dreadful sight.
Prisoners report that they were not allowed
TO speak 10 their comrades who were informed
OF the fight yesterday This possibly refers to
other British prisoners at Pretoria. II was a
great victory and our men have new spirit.
The BLACK Watch" were moved close to our
lines In the night for an attack in the
morning before sunrise. Tho Beers shot them
all except thirty-one who were taken prisoners.
These thtrty-one men Of the Black Watch
say they arc all who survived. Scottish pris-
| oners state their brigade was about four
! thousand strong and that they were terribly
punished. Gen. Wanchope was killed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-17
FILIPINO GENERALS views.
Thinks Fighting VIII Continue Until Terms
Are Made with tho Rebels.
Special cobk Despatch to TIE suS.

Special Cobk Dstpaoh 10 TIE 5US.
MANILA. Dec. 16.-Gen. Conception. who Is q
prisoner. was asked by a Sun correspondent
to-day why no surrendered. He said that the
insurRent cause was temporarily hopeless and
he was weary OF the instruction. He had
maintained many troops ut his personal ex-
pcnse and had lost 10000 pesos In this way.
Gen. Conception believes the fighting Will
continue until terms are made with the rebels.
He insists that an insurgent organization
exists even in American territory. The Cen
eral. in conclusion. said: AT the beginning OF
February tho Filipinos had 2S,000 rifles. This
number was increased later on by arms
brought in by fllibusters The Americans have
captured few hundred rifles. but we hold the
remainder. You cannot stamp out the desire
for independence"
Lieut. Col Howe OF the Thirty-fourth In
fantry IL IN hot pursuit OF the Filipinos who
are carrying the American prisoners to the
north. He has struck tho trail and ia conf
dent that he will soon be able to release the
prisoners
Col. Hare ot tho Thrty.third Infantry with
100 picked men will follow Lieut.. Col. BOWIE
from Benguet.
Manila Ia full OF released Spanish prisoners
who are awaiting TRANSPORTATION TO Spain. The
men are sleeping In the churches and barrack
yards. Tho majority Of the Spaniards appear
to DO healthy and apparently have been VOL
fed. They have few tales TO tell OF III treatment
by the filip!nos.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-17

either Republican or Socialistlc In their ten
denotes, openly exnlt over the Boer successes.
ANTWERP Dec ~. - There IL intense ex-
element here over Gen. Buffers defeat The
people are unable to conceal their satisfaction
over tho news and every one Is saying 1t
serves the English right"
BERLIN. Dec 1B.-rhe news OF Gen. Buffers
reverse was received here with amazemsnt.
The AnRlophoblst newspapers are convinced
that British rule In South Africa Is over and
that Great Britain will accept peace terms
aud submit to the loss OF her South African
colonies. The colmer-toned papers do not
consider that the reverse implies the ultimate
failure OF the British arms though IL accentu-
ates the difficulties.
The Vienna 7dob'dh says that hardly any
other nation would have borne serious mis-
fortune 40 manfuly. 1T Is the right spirit"
says the 7dobian. because no disaster on the
battlefield could be 40 perncious as one shak-
ing nations confidence in its army
Tho .iNocnpinp Zeifitno says the defeat
will crafty tho hatred Of those European
ueoples who have learned to detest Great
Britain. II Great Britain attempted to seize
Dclugoa Bay. the paper adds. II would lead to
an international coniiagratioh.
Tho Ereus Zeituno blames Gen. Butler for
abandoning his cautious reserve. II says that
what is OF moro importance about the unfortu
nate reverse il that England's decadence is
now manifest to tho world
The JossiSche Zei,uno says that England has
forfeited her military prestige not only In
South Africa but throughout the world.
The Tages Ze.tun0 hopes that the news OF the
fall OF Ladysmith will come as Christmas
present It says: with tho Beers in South
Africa We shall always live on terms OF good
cighborlncss. for the interests OF Germany,
and the Dutch republics arc Identical. and we
must guard against land-grabbing England"
The Vienna Neia Free iresse says that while
Methuen and Gatacre suffered reverses. Bull
ler's defcat Is a catastrophe which can only be
regarded as a national misfortune.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-17
BoERs IGNORE orr REQUEST.
VIII Not Allow Our Consul to Distribute
Money to British Prisoners.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 16.-The action OF the
Boer authoritles in granting only part OF the
con cessions requested by thiR Government In
behalf OF the British prisoners at Pretoria. has
apparently intensified instead OF ahatsd tho
feeling In official circles here growing out Of
the manner In which the Beers have
treated the humanitarian overtures OF the
United States While tho Transvaal author
tiles have agreed to furnish lists OF British
prisoners OF war aud statements OF the
condition OF the sick and wounded among
them on application. they have totally ignored
the request OF the United States that
the American Consul at Pretoria be per-
mtted to distribute among the prisoners
money with which TO buy delicacies and
tobacco. These requests OF the United
States woro made after tho Beers had
declined 10 furnish lists OF prisoners and
statements o! tho condition OF sick and
wounded among them. and To allow Consul
Marcum to distribute money to his temporary
charges. The attitude OF the Beers is re-
garded here as MT only contrary to usage In
civilized warfare. hut extremely disrourteous
10 the United states: neutral nation. which
is actuated mercy by humanitar M motives
In endeavoring to care for tho British pris-
So far, as the officials here are able to dis
cover, there IL nothing THAT this Government
the S sadS o the Boer Other ,han to so
tlnue 10 press for more favorabl. treatment
for the captured soldiers OF the British Army.
which covers tho case. and the Beers
are Internationally within their rights.
although opposed to present custom in warfare
In holding that the care ~ prisoners OF war Is
a m litary matter outside the functions
Of the officer OF neutral nat OIL, who 10
charged for the time being with tho care OF
til. Interests of an enemy II is believed here
that this Government would have no warrant
for tax ing action OF a radical character unless
the treatment Of British prisoners we're such
that Intervention In their behalf on the ground
c 'ndltion il likely. thu Cnited States Govern a.
m-nt will be Obliged to ccnnne its"li TO verbal
r.mnnstrances against tho unusual attitude OF
the Boers
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-17
GEN. GdIICRE FAILS BACK.
French Said to DO Moving Toward Coles
berg Dutch Farmers Treason.

French Said to BIO Moving Toward Coles
berG-Dutch Farmers Treason.
Special Cdb, DespatoA 10 THE Sun.
CAPE Town. Dec. IL delayed In transmits
sionL.-Gen. French Is gradually advancing
toward Colesberg. A party OF carabineers Wis
tied the house OF a Dutch farmer aud were
assured that there was no enemy in the neigh
borhood. When they were leaving they were
fred on from the house. The Horse Artil-
lery shelled the house. killing several OF the
enemy.
II is stated that Gen. Gatacre has fallen back
to his original position. IL Is the general opin-
Tor here that No should occupy CIPHER Cat
where there Ia n very strong position called
Bushman's Kraal.
There are reports OF uneasiness In Ba.uto-
land. The natives are restless on account
Of Gen. Gatacre's disaster ct Stormberg and
arc camoring Tor hrms. II Is believed, how
ever that Sir Godfrey Lagden. the British Res
iuent Com m lssioner. has tho Dasutos well in
hand
Mr.. Seymour. advising engineer to tho Eek
stems. offered Ia raise a volunteer engineer
force OF 1000 to assist the regulars, The offer
was accepted.
The Natal Times suggests the formation OF
league to advocate an African dominion on tho
Same lines as the Dominion OF Canada.
A prisoner who has arrived here states that
the Beers loss Mt Moddcr River was 1900 He
says that trenches three feet deep were dug
and the dead were lying in them uncounted
The Beers regard only the burghcrs IA losses.
Colonials. Hollanders. Germans and half -castes
are not counted.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-17

Africa will bring the army under Gen. Butler
up to 10000 men. Many good milf
tnry judges. as well as almost unani-
nous public opinion. favor increasing
this total BY full army corps. drawn
from the militia and from Colonial sources
Above oil speed Is insisted on and the
employment OF tho fastest Atlantic liners for
transport service IL urged. There are 124
regiments OF militia. Of which forty-six are
already mobilizod. The Spectator to-day. even
without news OF Gen. Buffers defeat dema m Dis
the sending out OF the remaining reserves
about $4,000, and the mobilization Of the entire
militia.
Turning now to the appalling list OF British
casualties and taking only the official reports.
find that It mounted during the fortnight from
41SO to 1921. and this with Gen. Buffers
losses yesterday and the supplementary lists Of
other engagements still to come. IL Is divided
as follows: Killed. 01U: wounded. 2.742: miss-
ing. 2.Si3 Complete returns will bring the
total to nearly 1900 probably.
There is one faint line OF hope in Natal TO
which the initiated are clinging. Con Buffers
despatch does not mention Gen. Ciery. who IL
second In command. IL is surmised that he IL
leading a strong column ncross the Tugeia
River farther east or west. to divert attention
from where Buffers main attack was expected
Military critics expected that the attack near
Coenso would DO a fcint only. but Cen Buffers
despatch indicates that IL was more than that
The Idea Of another movement being executed
elsewhere Is not, however. prccluded by Gen.
Buffers report. IA II Is clear that nothing like
the full force. which amounts to 10000 men,
was engaged In Fridays disastrous battle. 1t
10 Iond'y hoped. therefore. that the next news
will show some Improvement in the situation.
The correspondents with Gen. Buffers force
have not been allowed TO send any dispatches
W 10 tine present.
1t is perfectly Understood that the chief
blame for yesterdays disasters falls on Col
Long. whose impetuous recElessness led him
10 exceed his orders aud sacrifice large ror-
ton OF the artillery. But with patience as
wonderful as Il Is exemplary there is no public
denuncIation OF the overzealous officer. nor
s there any condemnation OF Gen. Butler him
self. great as is the popular disappointment
and grief
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-17

She Pushed Her Mother Out Of tho Way
and Was Knocked Down and Badly Hurt.

Sns Iuenou Her nlOther out OF tho why
and Was Knocked Down and Badly Hurt.
Miss Florence Ill ZeraRa. who has been at the
Waldorf-Astorla since she came from ThrogGs
Neck with her brother. Frederick di ZtreRa,
and his family. for the winter was seriously
hurt yesterday while try ing to help her mother
out OF tho way OF hanson cab. Miss di
Zerega had been down town shopping with her
mother. and they had Just reached Thirty
third street and Fifth avenue on their way back
10 the hotel at ] o'clock. Mrs. di ZGraga was
crossing Thlrty-thlrd street. Just west OF Fifth
avenue ahead OF her daughter. A hanson cab.
coming down Fifth avenue at a rather rapid
rate. turned into Thirty third street when tho
ladies were nearly in the middle OF the street
Miss d Ziraga saw the cab in plenty OF time to
Get out OF the way. but instead OF turning back
she ran forward and pushed her mother to-
down and trampled.
Anumber Of thu employees Of the hotel ran
TO Miss di Lerecns assistance. She was carried
into the Turkish room. Dr. Sands and DIR.
adams OF the hotel found that her, collarbope.
the great toe OF her left foot was crushed. She
was moved to her room and put under the care
OF a nurse. The physicians said that she was
not dangerously injured. but TINT she will
have TO remain In bed for a considerable time.
A. il Ztrsea OF 40 West fhrty-ninth street.
The driver OF the cab. Walter Eastman OF
41B West Fiitv-siXth street, was licked up In
the West Thirtieth street police station. His
employer. j. Monlton of2l1 Lexington avenue.
said last night that Eastman was a careful
driver and that the accident was probably not
ha fault.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-17
FRENCH INHERENT IN THE WAR.
Criticism Of tho British General stan and
the On,crrs In tho Field.
!srtciui Cab,e p.,pa,cA to TIE srs.

s,>c;,i c,ll. p,,,,,.A =, ryy s,.S
p,prs Dec lb-In no country of Enron. /.
tb. strurvi. in sou,h A,ric, whitehall with such
k.,n jnterest os in France French of,c.rs
hny, t.cn eager 10 ascertain tho nuali,v NJ
English Officers han fighting civilized soldiers
armed with modern wenpons. and the result
appsars TO b. satisfactory 10 IN, Genera; stnfY.
A distinguished s,,fY of,,rer anil vo.,,rday,
CLEARLY the situation ia much bet,er understood
in pnris B.rlip. Romc and even in Wasbinuton
than in Landau Their. can be M hone n, n
decisive. british victory until the Goyernmen,
makes IN its mind that not merely 20. oDO nor
O.ouo. nor 100. 90 men will be- required to re.
duce tbe republle. To suhmlssion. The Ionuer
they delay tho more troops In proportion mus.
be ,espatched
AZ the commencement ~ tina cnmpaiup IN,
Boers could not RELY ON mora than oOoOo
armed men. To-day they have undoubtedly
an aggregate OF over 10000 Every
check to the British ian there have bean n good
tnnny mora than those admitted nv Enulandl
means the addition OF hun ireds OF rebels to
the Boer side. Every reverse means the ad.
dition OF thousands
NO soldier can help admiring the spIendid
stand at Iadysmith Kin, berley and Mafck ing {:
bat OF what good 10 this heroism SO long as the
British allow themselves 70 be outnum bered
three or four To one ut every point? Tbe
General Staff In London haA not the brains to
think quickly. The mental slown.ss OF the
members OF this Stan Ia as marked now q, il
has often been in the past. There Is a lack o,
moral courage aud nerve In Pail Mail and the
/ effect is seen In South Africa Generals hesitate
and blunder and will pro ABLY continue TO do
S. until events will compel the despatch OF at
least 200. 900 trbors
Then will be Francois opportunitv ,lwnvs
supposing that NJ Iockroy's croak inQ, in re-
gard TO our fleet are not founded on facts. Per-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-17

along the right Of the trench. The scene OPP
poslto the Transyaal troops In the direction OF
the hospital was ptlable. Many burghers
could be seen helping wounded com rades into
wagons and then driving of.
Tho Doors are almost Invisible from Modder
River. Occasionally they are noticed rounding
the side OF kopje
A captive balloon behind tho British lines
was trained so as to give view to the east and
west and report the effect Of the shell fire. 1t
was too far distant from the enemy. however.
TO be OF Rreat service.
Parties who were out looking for tho
wounded on Tuesday morning saw the Beers
buryinc their dead in long trench around the
base OF the hill. where the lighting took place.
Bocr doctor accompanied the British am :
huance corps among the wounded on the field
this morning