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No Evidence of Bribery.

Harrisburg, Pa, March 15.-The leg
islative bribery committee met in the
house chamber to- night to hear the tes-
tmony on the charges of alleged brib
cry in connection with the consideration
in the house of the Macarell jury bill.
the anti-Quay members declare was in
troduced to aid Senator Quay in his
trial at Philadelphia on the charge of
conspiracy. A number of witnesses
were examined, but no evidence to
prove the bribery charges was obtained
at to-day's session,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-16
M'kINLEY IS RESTING.
He Is Having Absolute Relaxation From
the Cares of Office.


brownsville, Ga, March 12-President
Mckinley rested to-day. He enjoyed the
first complete days relaxation from the
cares of office or the fatigues of travel
that he has had in many months. No poll
tician came TO see him on matters of ex-
ecutive administration or office. The res
idents of Thomasville respected his wish
that he should be free from callers or
functions, and the few things of a per-
sonal nature which it was necessary for
him to attend to were dispatched through
Assistant Secretary Cortelyou. All details
of the governments business are being at
tended to in Washington and only matters
OF policy that possibly may develop will
be laid before the president here. This
morning Senator Hanna took his guests
for a carriage drive about five miles from
town to the country home of Wyman
Jones. the senator's brother-n-law.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-16

Washington, March 15.-At the
French embassy it was said that no
move has been made to induce the
United States to permit direct negoti-
atoms by Spain with the Philippine
rebels for the release of the Spanish
prisoners. 1t is pointed out that the
term intervention of France" is er-
roneous. as there could be no interven-
ton under any circumstances. All the
embassy will do is to act as the chan
mel for communicating Spains request
that she be allowed to treat with the
rebels,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-16

New York. March ia petition in in
voluntary bankruptcy was to-day filed
against Herman and Gustav Kutnow. as
kutnow Bros, Ltd. No. 10 Astor place.
whose kutnow powders played such a
prominent part in the recent Adams poi
soning case. The claims are filed by New
York newspapers on advertising accounts
The creditors of the firm were offered 25
cents on the dollar by Julius Lehman, its
attorney.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-16

Seattle, March IA Post-Inte,ligencer
special from Skaguay says Thomas Du-
gan, barber, shot and fatally wounded
William M. Wray, a machinist. and blew
his own brains out There were no wit
nesses to the shooting and nothing is
known as to the cause. Wray and Dugan
were roommates. The shooting occurred
last Saturday morning.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-16

an agreement by which DR.. Lieber, the
centrist leader. will introduce tomorrow,
besides passing the budget committees
report on the final reading of the military
bill. an additional resolution providing
that, if at the expiration of the military
quinauenate Ga period Of five years., it is
found the army cannot be maintained on
a satisfactory footing with the new peace
effective, the latter will be increased. 1t
is generally believed that this understand
ing will end the crisis.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-16
A Special Election,


Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Red Lodge, Mont March 15.-The city
council last night ordered that a special
election be held on May l for submission
Of a proposition to bond the city in the
sum of 5000 for the purpose of putting in
system of water works. A committee
was also appointed to devise suitable
plan for the organization of a volunteer
fire department.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-16

Berlin March 1j.-Cecil Rhodes who
has been here several days in the interest
of his Cape to Cairo railway project had
another conference at the foreign office
to-day with Baron Buelow, the foreign
minister, and it is rumored that Emperor
William also received him in audience.
Everything is now practically settled and
Mr.. Rhodes will go to The Hague to-mor-
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-16
A Request for Troops.

Denver, March 16, 2:2O a. MA dis
patch was received by Governor Thomas
this morning from Sheriff j. W. Deck
of Hnsdale county asking for troops
to aid him in enforcing the law at
Lake City 1t says that 100 or more
men, mostly Italians, are defying the
law. Arrangements are being made to
send a company from Denver at once.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-16

Memphis, Tenn, March 15.-The Wood
men of the World got to work promptly
at II O'Clock this morning, but beyond
the appointment of committees and the
reading of the report nothing of conse-
uuence was accomplished. To-day's work
in the Woodmen's circle was again lin
tied. At the afternoon session n lifetime
membership to Commander Root of the
Woodmen of the World was voted.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-16

claims to be the creditor of the Tacoma
Land company for $4,000. has filed a
suit in the superior court asking that
the order appointing Henry Longstreth
receiver be vacated and that some other
person be named to administer the
trust. He alleges that the land COM
pany purposely became insolvent for
wreckage purposes and is in collusion
with the Northern Pacific railroad to
eSta blish the fiat claims.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-16
John Sherman Ill.

Fort de France Martinique March 15
John Sherman of Ohio, who is MAX
ing a tour of the West Indian islands,
is ill here with pneumonia. Mr.. Sher
man has been very sick, but this even
ing his condition is reported as i'm
proving.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-16
Sherman Much Better.

Washington, March 15-Several cable
grams were received to-day and tonight
from Fort de France regarding former
Secretary Sherman's condition. The last
which came to General Miles tonight,
said the sufferer was much better and
that serious results We're not feared
Mrs. Sherman is at her home in this city
The knowledge Of her husbands condition
is kept from her because of the effect it
might have. She has not entirely recover
ed from an attack of paralysis last fall.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-16

Madrid, March 15.-The cabinet council
this evening decided that the treaty of
peace with the United States should be
ratified Immediately after the dissolution
of the cortes, which will probably be de-
creed tomorrow. The elections to the
new chamber will be fixed for April 16 and
to the senate for April 80, the new cortes'
to reassemble on Maya.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-16

New York, March ID. Nv. Spauld-
ing, a director Of the New York base
ball club for many years, has resigned
because he believes the club is not be-
ing operated in a sportsmanlike way
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Representatives of a California syndi-
cate offered 900 for the fight: the
Westminster club offered SCI 900, and the
Coney Island club $4,000. There was a
difference of opinion between the club
managers and the pugilists' representa-
tives. however, and the meeting ad-
journed to convene again tomorrow,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-16
THREE DROWNED.
A Street Railway Car Plunges Into til
River,

\ Street Railway Car F1unEes Into the
River.
Worcester, Mass, March 15.-A car on
the Milbury division of the Suburban
street railway ran off the track at Nc
Gowna's bridge and plunged into Black
stone river at 10 o'clock. Three occupants
Of the car were penned up in the vestibule
and drowned. A fourth passenger, George
Puff, was severely injured, but may live.
The dead are:
MICHAEL SH EET, motorman.
FREDERICK WHITE of Whitinsvile
conductor.
MORRIS WELSH of Millhury, motor
man,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-16

San Francisco, March 15.--Only one at
tempt was made to run a public pool box
at Inglesde, and the bookmaker. AL
Leech, was arrested. He attempted to
run an auction book A number of hand
books were in operation. The races were
run off as usual.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-16
Charged With Murder,

Viborg. S. D., March 15.-Iver Paulson
was arrested here to-day charged with
numbering Christopher Nelson, his hired
man, seven years ago. The murdered
man was known to have had 5000 in cash
on his person the last time he was 1een
alive
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-16
Biedenfeldt Acquitted.

Chicago, March 15.-Baron Carl Won
Biedenfeldt was acquitted tonight of the
charge of murder in the killing of Con-
stable Charles Mcdonald. The jury re-
turned verdict of not guilty at 6
o'clock, after six hours of elaboration.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-16
Considering Bids.

New York, March 15.--William A.
Brady, representing Jim Jeffries, and
Martin Julian. manager of Fitzsimmons,
met to-day to consider the bids for the
proposed fight between these pugilists.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-16

Berlin, March 15.-Dr. Rolf who has
been named by the German government
to replace Dr. Joannes Raffel as president
of the municipal council at Apia is about
to start for Samoa via London and Wash
ington, calling on officials concerned at
both places.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-16
VIII Be Renominated.

Chicago. March 15.-As a result of to-
days primaries in this city Garter II.
Harrison's denomination for mayor is as
sured. The vote was very light.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-16
Troops Brought Back.

Newport News. Va, March 15-The
United States transport Sedgwick for
merly the cruiser Chester, arrived here to-
day from Santiago. having on board the
Sth Illinois regiment of coored infantry
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-16

London, March 15.-Stanton Sickles.
secretary of the United States legation at
Madrid before the rupture of diplomatic
relations, has been there, according to the
correspondent of the Morning. Post, for
eight days on a secret mission.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-16
A Survey of the Philippines,

Washington. March 15.-The navy de-
partment now has on hand the hydro
graphic survey of the Philippines. 1t is
probable that when the Vixen reaches Ma
Mia she will be put on survey work as
soon as she can be spared.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-16
A Difficult Problem.

We s'pose the Lord has fixed up some
Good way in which to hark
To people who are deaf and dumb
While praying in the dark.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-16
Alleges Fraud,

Tacoma, Wash, March l5.--John P.
Gale, who was formerly the owner of
a large amount of acreage on the tide
flats in front of Tacoma and who
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-16
IannXSki Won.

New York. March 15.--Janowslzi and
Showaiter played the first series of five
games Of chess at the Manhattan Chess
club. Janowski won after SO moves.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-16

Berlin, March lathe negotiations to-
day between the government and the
leaders in the reichstag have resulted in
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-16
| Was
Completely
Helpless
With Rheumatism

Could not move. the least bit of
a lar would make me shout with
pain. was afraid l should be
cripple for life. as prescriptions
did me no good. Finally / sent
for q bottle of Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla which helped me much and
two bottles more put me On my
feet so that I would walk with.
out clutches. I was soon well
enough to work on my farm"
W. H. Rhodes, Windham, Vt.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is sold by
all druggists. Price 81. Get
Hoods.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-04


DeDssy sheriff wilsss ssA CSnA.e-
ter C. ~. Aaanas cene - Dlowa.
A street aehf. In which Clarence W.
car line and Deputy Sheriff James r. VIII
son were the participants caused great
excitement 1t the corner Of Occidental av-
enue and Yesser way yesterday evening.
fsicting stories regarding the AFFAIR, and
although no arrests were made u ID likely
that the matter win be brought up later Ia
the courts
Wilson claims that he boarded Adams
car AT about o'clock for the purpose Of
arresting man whom he thought resem-
bled George Brims. against whom q police
says that while be was taking to the si,s-
pect. Adams caGne along. and when he told
the suspect he must get on the car and
give further proof Of his identity Adams
him and Knocked his hat on. and that he
Was forced to set on the car TO recover
II. thereby failing 10 ascertain the identity
Of the suspect.
Wilson says that after recovering his hat
he waited for Adams car TO come around
again. and that when II arrived he board
ed IL and attempted to place Adams un.
der arrest. The result was that Adams.
with the aid. Wilson says. of other en-
ployes Of the road. gave Wilson severe
drubbing.
In the melee Wilson drew his gun. but
1t Was taken from him and handed TO De-
tectfve Cudihee. who appeared on the
scene and took Wilson In charge. Wilson
claims that he had no intention OF shoot
Ing and gave up the gun voluntarily.
Adams tells different story. He says
that Wilson boarded the car while under
the influence OF liquor and refused to pay
his fare. Thereupon Adams says he threw
his hat into the street: His story OF the
fight Is that he bested Wilson and took
the revolver from him.
Wilson was held In custody by the p0-
lice.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-04
TALKING OvER A SITE.



The committee appointed to select q site
to be occupied by the Whitworth college.
in case " moves to Seattle from Sumner.
is considering various propositions made
by landowners of this vicinity. to make q
final report to the trustees OF the college
before their defeTminate meeting July "a.
meeting was held at the Chamber OF
Commences rooms yesterday afternoon.
when several offers were made.
J. A. Moore elaborated on his oher at
the meeting last week. and said the man
he represented was ready to donate forty
acres south OF Brighton beach in any
shape desired by the college. The Renton
car line goes through this property. and a
fare Of only cents is charged to and from
the city.
w W. Beck, Of Ravenna park. offered
the free use OF his school building until
the college should have its own completed.
This Is a hne structure. and was made for
Mr.. Becks school. II has accommodations
for 20 students. and It within short
distance OF the car line running 10 the
park.
J. c. Norton offered to donate ten acres
near Rayenna park. and said George r..
Wilson, OF Bothel. would sell ten acres adj
joining for 800 an acre. N. r. Jones will
deed ten or fifteen acres in the same VI
entity and sell more for 500 to $3.50 an acre.
II developed during the discussion that the
college could probably get q donation OF
forty acres In that district from various
owners. Mr.. Bell will give ten acres. in
case that place should be decided upon,
and will assist in getting more.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-04
LONG DELINQUENT TAXES.
Northern PaclAc seeks . Rebate
From kimg County.

The Northern Pacific Railway Company
yesterday flec In the Federal court bill
in equity against King county and Treas
nrer Whittlesey for rebate on its taxes In
this county. delinquent since 1875. These
taxes amount. according to the records OF
the county treasurer's ONCE. to 90. $3.50
On June y the railway company offered to
compromise with the county for $4,000. but
was refused. Yesterday the company de-
posted with the clerk Of the Federal
court check for that amount.
The company in the course OF several
closely typewriter pages alleges that OF
the total amount claimed by the county.
but Sl3i.4o was due prior to 1887; that the
taxes for 1854. 1855 and 1887 were paid by
the Northern Pacific, bat still stand on
the records and that the assessments were
made on pretended valuations far In ex-
cess OF the real value OF the property
The company prays that the treasurer be
required TO appear and answer these ale
cations and that upon ascertainment OF
the proper amount complainant be required
to pay 4 into court and that the taxes be
no more lien upon the railroad companys
lands.
certificate OF delinquency was issued to
the Northern Pacific January 81, 1885, for
the amount OF taxes unpaid. anc three
years from that date settlement will be
required.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-04
Large assortment OF
Eigia. Howard, WaIthsa
an1 Hsapden Watches

N Solid Cold. Eaia r-s,.a
and Silver cAsesA Dtamonds
Chains. Charms. Rings. etc
al at very reasonabts pr5cse
Assa Jsvsiss. ~ IRA An
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-04
Fe.ter Hero 81 The Iso.r.

What the people Of Alaska had long de-
erred Was sitsinferessesi champion Today
Senator Foster II the hero of the hour He
a man 80 easily met ~ spous an~osisly
Nympathetie, and secms 10 blend i'm such a
happy manner the hon comarad~rie of an
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-04
FINE
SUBURBAN
:=== =:s====
=H HOME

Consisting Of more thAn one and oue-hAif
acres Of good. level land. all cleared, In
grass. garden, fruit trees and shrubbery.
Good eiEhf-fcom. piasteFed house, with
basemens. commanding fine view OF Lake
Washington. located on electric car tine.
In good neighborhood: original cost Of
place. over ta.s06.
Price. tl.s50. easy terms.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-04

EXCELLENT lunches served daily from
70 to {. O'Clock. Cafe HAlbe SO second.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-04

ExCURSIONTsTs from Carbonate and
points as far east a. Easfon can return
tonight on Northern Pacific train leaving
Seattle at $50 p. m. after the celebration
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-04
POLICE COURT PRACTICE.
Interesting Question Raised by Ap.
neal 10 SuperlOr Court.

An important question of practice in the
municipal court has been raised by Attor-
ney Fred III. Peterson in the case OF Isa-
bella Davis, an inmate of Herman
Quandts concert hall in the Tenderloin
district and recently arrested on a charge
Of being dt~ordieriy person,
At the time set for the Davis woman
trial she did not appear in court person
ally. and Judge Cam. declining TO allow
the case tn proceed with only her attorney
present. ordered her bail OF $40 cash for
festea. Mr.. Peterson yesterday applied TO
the superior court for writ of review
which will settle the question whether
the municipal JUICE must have all de-
PENDANTS in city cases personally present
in court before hearing can be had.
MADISON PARK, JULY 9TH
1870 a. m.--Ra seban. Admission sc
s.A D. m.~Ba sehaIl. Admission. &c.
loo .. rl.--Aqaasic sports. Free
<y0G p. m.-The big event, Championship
10 D. m.--Mounted sword contest.
Cars run every "a minutes
VISITORS requiring the services of an
ept!rian VIII receive our best attention
Consultation free. Miss wifx.nsk.. Grad
uate Optician. liz Cherry.
EXCELLENT lunches served daily from
- TO . o'clock. Cafe Halbe. SO Second
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-20
BRIGHT BITS.

Happy Thousht-"Does your father
understand German?"
mo"
Then I'll ask him for you in German"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
AT Sandy Hook-"If I should go out
there with my weak stomach the wind
would be sure to rise and the boat to roll.
That's the way it always serves me"
wei, for heavens save, go out there
with your weak stomach. '-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Russian Omcial-You can't stay in this
country, sir.
Traveler-Then I'll leave IT,
Oficial-Have YOU a permit to leave?
Traveler-No, sir.
Ohicial-Then you cannot go. ] give you
twenty-four hours to make IN your mind
as to what you shall do.-Tit- Bits.
The End of Her Dream.-She-What is
the first thing you would think of if you
were far far away from me and should,
after long and tireless effort. strife gold?
Ife-Of being annexed by England.
Then she decided that he didn't really
love her.-Chicago Times-Herald.
Mrs. B. CChrist.an ScientisD-Wel. su-
san, how do you feel this evening?
Susan-Is had a hard days washin',
missus, and l feels berry tired
Mrs. Bob. Susan. YOU are not tired;
you only think you are tired. Y1u know
the Lord never gets tired
Susan-Don't know bout dat. missus. II
de Lord nebber got tired I'd like TO know
why he rested on de seDenth day?-Judge,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-20
The Little Country Paper.

Hobart in the Baltimore American.
It's just a little paper-it isn't up-to-date;
1t hasn't any supplement or colored fash
ion plate.
1t comes out every Friday. unless the
forms are pied;
The outside is homeprinted with boiler
plate inside.
It hasn't any cable direct from old Bonn
bay.
But il says that Colonel Braggins is in
our midst to-day"
IT doesn't seem 10 worry about affairs of
state,
But it rells that Joseph Hawkins has
painted his front gate.
It never mentions Kruger or Joseph Cham
berlain.
But says that "Thompson's grocery has a
new window pane
And that the Mission Workers will give
a festival"
William Hoopers Hall"
It tells about the measles that Jimmy
Hawkins had,
And says that Israel Johnson "has be-
come happy dad"
1t says that "cider-mak1ng is shortly to
commence"
ana cites the lact tnaI ira lOdd is bulld-
ing a new fence.
It mentions Dewey's coming in one brief
paragraph.
And says that Charlie Trimbe has sold
a yearling calf"
And everything that happens within that
little town
The man who runs the paper has plainly
jotted down.
Some people make fun of it. but, honestly,
/ like
To learn that work is booming upon the
Jimtown pike
It's just a little paper-it hasn't much to
say
But as long as it is printed hope it comes
my way.