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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-06
THREE CAUCUSES.
The Senate Members Confer Concerning
the Reorgan lzation of Committees.

The Senate Members Confer Concerning
the Reorganization of Committees.
Washington, Dec. 5.-Three caucuses
were held in the senate end Of the cap
itol to-day. They we're under the aus
pieces respectively of the democrats, the
republicans and the Dopulist senators,
the latter including the silver repuD-
licans, and each for the purpose of con-
siering the reorganization Of the sem
ate committees. In each case the de-
tail work was referred to special COM
mittees.
Senator Allison was empowered by
the republican caucus to select COM
sition and make the apportionment, of
members
There was a suggestion that the re-
publican representation on committees
should be In proportion to the repub-
lican membership of the senate, and
in reply to question, Senator Allison
said the republicans numbered about
five-eighths of the entire senate. After
some discussion the suggestion was
abandoned. There was, however, a
general understanding that the repub-
Leans should have clear majority OF
all committees.
Senator Hale moved the appointment
of committee on the insular possess
sions of the United States and upon
the suggestion of Senator Lodge agreed
to amend his motion SO as to provide
for two new committees, one to cover
Cuba and the other to include the af-
fairs of Porto Rico and the Philippines.
The motion was referred to the pro-
posed committee on committees, but
no disposition was made OF a sugges-
ton added soto voce by Senator Ma
son that he, Senator Hoar and Senator
Hale should be given places on the pro-
posed Philippine committee.
The conference really delegated the
whole subject to the committee on
committees. which Senator Allison
promised to appoint promptly.
The democrats transacted no bust
ness beyond the unanimous selection Of
Senator Jones of Arkansas as chairman
of the caucus to succeed Senator Tur-
pie and the authorization of the chair
man to appoint a committee to con-
fer with the republican committee on
the reorganzat ton of the standing COM
nitteeS
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-06
Porto Kicnn Trade.

Washington. Dec 5.-The war depart
ment has made public a statement of ex-
ports and imports at the FIVE principal
ports OK Porto Eico for the months Of
May, June and July 1899. The report
shows slight balance Of trade in favor
of these ports of s347.ss2. The total Of
imports into the ports named for the
three months is $2572 6is. The exports
during the same period were s2,s25. 500
There was exported to the United States
during the three months sS2l. e72 worth OF
merchandise and there was imported from
the United States s973,5s5 worth
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-06
THE FINANCIAL BILL.
Republican Members of the House Meet
and Talk 1t Over.

Washington, Dec. 5.--A caucus Of re-
publican members of the house of repre-
sentatives was held tonight to consider
plans for advancing the house financial
bill About 100 members. including Speak
err Henderson and all of the prominent
leaders on the republican side, were press
en4,
Mr.. Grosvenor of Ohio asked to be ex-
cused from serving as caucus chairman
and Mr.. Cannon of Illinois was chosen in
his place. Mr. Payne of New York, a
member of the caucus committee which
framed the financial bill. explained how
the work had been done in order to IA
something tangible early N the session.
Mr.. Overstreet OF Indiana, who presented
the bill, explained it section by section.
AS he proceeded many questions were
asked, mainly by Messrs. Hopkins of IL
ltnois, Hepburn of Iowa, Hill of Con-
necticut and McCleary of Minnesota, hut
they were not captious and indicated
clear understanding.
One of the inquiries was as to the effect
of a continued depreciation of silver, to
which Mr. OVerstreet answered that
further depreciation would be impossible
under tho terms of the bill, as silver
could be taken to the treasury and ex-
changed for gold, thus maintaining the
parity of the metals.
Mr. Oyerstreet continued his sxplana-
tons until IL o'clock, when, in response to
a general sentiment the caucus adjourn
ed until p. m. tomorrow. This was to
permit further debate and was not re-
garded as unfavorable to the bill.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-06
AN IMPORTANT DECISION
A Supreme Court Opinion Of In-
terest to Prospectors.
AS TO LOCATION NOTICES
Declaratory Statements Must Contain
the Location and Description OF
Each Observation-Disclosures
for the Bar.
Special Dispatch to the Standard.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Helena, Dec. 5.-The supreme court
to-day decided case that will be Of
some interest to the locators of mining
claims. 1t was the case of James w.
Purdin against A. Laddin, Fred Thur
ston and others, appealed from Madi-
son county. contest as to the owner
ship OF the Cataract lode claim. The
case was tried in the lower court. re-
sulting in verdict in favor of the
plaintiff. Subsequently the lower court
set aside the verdict and granted the
defendante' motion for new trial
From this the plaintiff appealed.
The lower court granted a new trial
because 1t had admitted certain evil
dence which it afterwards deemed in
competent. The evidence that had been
admitted was a declaratory statement
which 1t was claimed was defective in
that 1t failed to show the location and
description of each corner with mark
ings thereon. This had been admitted
by the court over the objections Of the
defense.
In a per curiam opinion the supreme
court decloed that the lower court did
not err in granting a new trial. The
court holds that the statutes are clear
regarding declaratory statements and
that they shall contain the location and
description Of each corner with the
markings thereon is mandatory and
substantial compliance with this pro-
vision is necessary to perfect valid
location.
Tomorrow the semi-annual examina-
fian IF candidates for. carfifinataS n
practice law in the state Of Montana
will commence. The examination will
last two days. The following will taks
the examination: William l.. Wall, r.
M Place, Jeriah D. Lynch, Thomas c.
McGrath, Butte; F. D. Lingenfelter,
Dillon; William j. Beeeher and c. W.
Robinson, Livingston.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-06
STEAMERS FOULED.
The Friesland Gets Tangled Up With the
LasseIl,

New York, Dec. Sat Quarantine ISL
and the Red Star line steamer Fries
land from Antwerp fouled with the
British steamer Lassell, one of the
Santos coffee steamers held in quar-
antine. The Fries1and carried away
her bowsprit and may have suffered
other damage. The Lassell had good
sized hole made in her port side,
through which the water poured, and
she was in danger of sinking. Two
tugs went alongside her, and after
raising her anchor, the Lassell was
beached about quarter Of a mile
above the quarantine station. There
was five feet Of water in the hold of
the Lassell before she could be beach
ed. The work Of the tugs was hinder
ed by the fact that the deputy health
officer in charge Of the Lassell would
allow no one to go on board that ves-
sci, which was being held in quaran-
tine as precaution against possible
infection by the Bubonic plague. When
the steamer was finally beached near
Clifton, s. l., the water was over her
furnace doors, and she continued to
settle for some time.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-06

ing from the pamphlet copies which
had been placed on their desks.
AT the conclusion of the reading Mr..
Thurston formally announced the death
of Senator Hayward and submitted the
following resolutions:
Resolved, That the senate has heard
with deep regret and profound sorl ow
of the death of Hon. Monroe L. Hay
ward, lately elected senator from The
state Of Nebraska
Resolved, That the sec-n.s.-y cam
municate copy of these reso.ut.Ons
to the house of representatives,.
Resolved, That as further mark
Of respect to the memory &c the de-
ceased the senate do now adjourn"
Upon the adoption of the resolutions
at 2:40 p. m. President Frye dec'al ed
the senate adjourned.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-06
Teaching the Indians.

Washington, Dec. 5.-Miss Estelle
Reed, general superintendent of Indian
schools, in her annual report makes
strong plea for compulsory education
and advocates strictly industrial train
ing for Indian children. She says the
industrial branch of the work should
be forced to the front and that literary
instruction be narrowed to the simple.
practical elements. The educational
outlook for the Indians is painted as
very encouraging, and better buildings
and more facilities for industrial train
Ing have been provided this year.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-06
Tho French Conspiracy Cases.

Paris, Dec. Sin the senate to-day, sit
ting as high court Chief of Detectives
Hennion, upon whose report the prosecu-
ton of the conspiracy case Is mainly
based, testified in support of his allega-
tons. He was frequently interrupted by
counsel for the prisoners, who asked
questions. to some of which M. Hennion
refused to reply, which evoked protests.
Counsel Eva!n demanded that the court
refuse to admit police reports as evidence,
whereupon the court deliberated secretly
and rejected the demand. at the Same
time sentencing the counsel to three
months suspension for remarks Insulting
to the court.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-06
SAFE BLOWN OPEN.
Robbers Secure $4,000 From a Cornell,
Illinois. Bank.

Pontiac, H., Dec. 5-Thc bank of Cor
nell, Ill. eight miles from here. was rob-
bed of 5000 in currency last night. The
robbers secured entrance through the
front door of the building and blew the
large safe open with dynamite. The force
of the explosion partially wrecked the
building and left ths contents OF the safe
exposed Two men suspected of the
crime have been arrested and the sheriff
is new confident that he has the robbers
He believes the two men under arrest
had one or more confeaerates.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-06
SITUATION UNCHANGED.
Trouble Is Expected at the Diamendville
Mines.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Diamondvile, Wyo., Dec. 5.-The strike
situation is about the same as yesterday
with the exception that there are between
so and 100 deputy sherffs in the town.
having arrived to-day from different parts
of the country, most of them on horse
back, and all heavily armed. 1t is also re-
ported that there several more on the
way.
Rifles and ammunition have been shippt j
in and this fact alone is sufficient to show
that there will be serious trouble within
the next few days. The strikers, however.
seem determined 20 stop the company
from operating it's mines in case 1t should
attempt to. 1t is clear to soc that the
company intends to do this in n very
short time, aud that II the strikers inter-
fere, they will find themselves in a very
disagrseabie condition. The Firms are tho
most determined to carry out their de-
mandr. The union is holding another
meeting Tonight
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-06

with white flags. Their fear of the
Americans Is diminishing as they learn
they will be we'll treated. 1t is impossi-
BILE to get insurgents to fight. They are
retreating to the mountains and no more
organized resistance Is expected. Hughes
continues advancing north and spreading
his lines.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-06
AruJna!do Ready to Surrender.

New York, Dec. 5.--A special cablegrnm
from Hong Kong to the Evening World
says tho Fillpincs there announce that
AguinnIfo is ready to surrender If Con-
sui Wildran will receive him at Manila.
The dispatch adds that the Filipino junta
at Hong Kong was in communication
with Aguinaldo last week and advised
him then to throw himself on the mercy
of the United States.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-06
Boston Wool Market.

Boston, Dec. 5.-Prices advanced in the
wool market here this week and the de-
rnand has held out well. The lively inter
est in territory woods continues and prices
are easily l62c higher for some parcels
Fine medium and hne secured call for 6!
cents and secured and choice lines viii
Sven 10 better, while staple woods are or
the basis of 70 cents. Fleece woods are
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-06
INSURGENTS DRIVEN OFF.

Two Hundred Americans Put to Rout
Four Times Their Number.
Manila, Dec. 6, II a. m.--Last night a
force of insurgents, estimated at 500, at
tacE-d the American garrison of 200 at
Vigan, province of South Ilocos. The
American loss was eight killed and
many wounded.
After very hard fighting, the Filipinos
were driven off and through the noun
tains, leaving three dead. Colonel Bis
bee is now reinforcing the garrison.
Fears are entertained regarding vari-
Gus small bodies of General Young's
troops in the province Of Abra.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-06
An IusuIar Committee.

Washington, Dec. 5.-Representative
Tawney of Minnesota to-day introduce
ed in the house a resolution for the
creation of a committee of II members
to be known as the committee on in
sular affairs to have jurisdiction over
affairs concerning insular territory &C
CURED or occupied under the treaty
with Spain of Dec. 10. 1898, including
the island of Tutuila, Samoa" The res
olution also provides that the commit
tee shall be privileged
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-06
Represented the K. of L.

Washington, Dec. 5.-George G. Schoen-
fahcr was before the industrial commits
sion to-day. He appeared as the repre-
sentative of the Knights of Labor and
his testimony was devoted entirely to the
relation of the labor interests to prevail
ing industrial conditions.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-06
A Pacific Cable.

Washington, Dec 5.-Corliss OF Mich
isan to-day introduced a bill for a
Pacific cable to be built by the govern
ment to Hawaii the Philippines, ia
pan and China, ut limit of cost of
$1,000 900, of which 100000 is to be i'm
mediately available. The route and
general control is placed under a Pa
cific cable commission, including the
postmaster general and the chief signal
officer of the army.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-06
Major Armstrong Dead

Washington, Dec. 5.--Generai Otis has
informed the war department of the
death of Major Frank c. Armstrong, sur
gcon of the 32d infantry, which occurred
yesterday at Manila. The cause of death
is given as Emphatic leucocythaemia.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-06

Poplar Grove. H., Dec. 5,--The Private
bank here was entered by burglars last
night and the safe blown open. The rob.
bers secured 81, 900 and escaped.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-06
Gail for Bank Statement.

Washington, Dec. 5.-The comptroller
of the currency has issued a call on
national banks for a statement of their
condition at the close of business on
Saturday, Dec. g.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-06
To Carry Hay.

Seattle, Wash, Dec. 5.-The transport
Port Albert has been ordered to return
to Puget sound for a cargo Of hay and
grain for Manila. She will take 200 of
the transport Nictoria's horses.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-06
Insurgents VIII Not Fight,

Manila, Dec. 5.-General Hughes now
occupies Santa Barbara and Cabutan, is
land of Panay, his lines extending &c
miles north of Ilo!io He has occupied q
towns. The inhabitants are returneing
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-06
Trnusport Sheridan Arrives

San Francisco Dec. 5.-The transport
Sheridan arrived to-day after trip of %
days from Manila. The run from Naga-
saki was made in Is days. The transport
brought only three passengers
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-06
FINANCIAL Condition of Porto Rioo

Washington, Dec. 5.-The cabinet meet
ing to-day was largely devoted to dis
cussion of the financial situation in Porto
Rico.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-14
THE WINNER.
Easily Distance Competitors in
Golf Tournament at
Arsenal.
GROSS SCORE ALSO SECOND BEST.

Players and Spectators Turn Out In Force
at the Links, the Day Being an Ideal
One for the Game-Clinton Delegation
Present to Get Pointers for a Course at
Home.
Dr. q. l.. Eyster. of this city, easily
distanced all his competitors and won
the fortnightly handicap for men at
the arsenal golf links Saturday. His
success was well won, for in addition
to making the lowest net score, his
gross score was the second best in the
match.
The day was an ideal one for golf,
so that players and spectators turned
out in force. Among the latter was n
party from Clinton, headed by the
mayor of that city. Clinton, it is
understood. is to have first-class
golf course, and the Ciintonians. as a
matter of course, have taken the local
one as model.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-14
The Famous
Food
DeHCaCy
Grape-Nuts.
O zee SR<LNA

Searching for some palatable. easily
prepared dish for breakfast, it is like
an Inspiration to come across Grape
Nuts.
No cooking is needed. The food
can be served instanter with n little
cream or milk and the taste is that of
delicate crisp sweet of grape sugar,
to be seen glistening on the small
graDules.
This grape sugar is produced from
the starchy parts of the grains and is
crystalized and deposited naturally
during the processes of manufacture.
The taste of Grape-Nuts is most
captivating. Don't let it lead you to
eating more than four or five tea
spoonsful.
The food is condensed and great
volume is not required.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-14
woOdmen Notes.

Reynolds Helpenstell, of the supply
department, is camping on NandrufT's
island.
George Rosenfield has returned from
his trip to Chicago awheel.
Up to last night 4,O74 certificates
had been issued and 80 camps char
tered during August.
Ex-Head Attorney j. G. johnson
arrives in the city tonight.
Head Attorney j. w. White returned
from Rock Falls this morning.
The directors convened in regular
session tomorrow.
The Mergenthaler type-casting ma
chine has arrived and is being installed
in the printing department.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-14
CHASE AFTER A DOG.
Sunday Excitement in Neighbor.
hood of Nineteenth and
Fourth.
POLICEMAN AND A SHOT GUN.

Canine That Had Been Making Night
Hideous Leads Pursuers a Merry Squirt
and is FInaIly Captured and Led to the
Station, His Execution Taking Place
Today.
Armed with a double barreled shot
gun, Acting Policeman Writ invaded
the ghbOrhood of Nineteenth street
and Fourth avenue yesterday about
noon in search of the scalp OF a home
less canine that had been making the
nights hideous to the people there for
n week CT so. The dog, it is claimed,
was the leader of band of Migrants
that would gather when the populace
had retired and hold moonlight ses-
sions that would invariably terminate
in a row, and the consequence was
series of scraps that would continue
until day break, disturbing even the
sounder sleepers-
When Mr.. Writ strobe into the af-
ficted district there was CONSERVATION
among the children and some of the
older folks at the sight of the double
barreled dogological dispatcher.
There was a consultation between the
blue-coat and those who were ac-
The dog, a lithe-lim bed beast, was
sighted moving down an alley toward
the officer. but instictively suspecting
that it was under surveillance darted
into a yard, followed by bullet from
n revolver that neigh Dor had pro-
cured to assist in the search. But
his aim was faulty and the dog march
ed onward. only to fall into the arms
of crowd of people on Fourth ave-
nue.. The blue-coat and the gun were
there, too, but it would never do to
take a chance at the dog under such
circumstances, as it was dollars to
collar buttons somebody aside from
the dog would be hurt. The chase
continued for half an hour be-
fore the cannie was surrounded and
cornered and captured A rope was
placed around it's neck and the death
warrant read. Women and chicken
hearted men appealed to the police
man not to harm the poor thing. that
it was no worse than the other dogs
in the ghborhood and to give it st
least one more chance for its white
allie"
Would Not Change Decision.
But the high executioner having
passed sentence, said he could not
alter his decision, but finally his stony
heart was softened to the extent that
he granted a stay of execution until
Monday, to allow those who had in
tervened in behalf of the dog TO show
cause why the brass-button decree
should not be carried out.
The dog was then piloted to police
headquarters. 1t was solemn pro-
cession. interrupted occasionally by
yelp from the prisoner. The dog was
locked up and sent to the happy hunt
ing ground'at o'clock this morning,
the petitions of the neighbors having
been overruled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-14
TIM O'RoURKE COMES BACK.
Baseball Player Returns to Rock Island
to Reside.

Baseball Player Returns to Rock Island
to Reside.
Tim O'Rourke. who signed with
Schenectady. in the New York State
league. after the Western association
dis banded, has returned to Rock ISL
and. He likes the town, he says, and
intends sending for his mother and
making his home here in case he Sc
cures desirable employment. Tim
held down third base for Rock Island
this season, playing good all-around
game. and If we have club next year,
and doubtless we will, Tim will be a
member of it. Tim says he and five
other players quit Schenectady because
their salaries were not forthcoming
with satisfactory regularity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-14
NEXT CONVENTION HERE.
Colored Knights TempIar of Illinois and
Iowa Meet In Rock Island In 900.

Colored Knights TempIar of Illinois and
Iowa Meet In Rock Island In 900.
Knights Templar of Illinois and
Iowa will hold their next convention
in Rock Island in August, 1900.
Eureka commandery, No. Is. of this
city, has returned from Chicago,
where the annual conclave closed Sat
urday. Henry Burris led the cam
paign for Rock Island, and after some
tall hustling among the delegates,
who were made acquainted with the
many points of interest here and the
facilities for entertaining visitors,
they voted the convention to Rock
Island. One thousand knights at
tended the Chicago meeting, but a
much larger delegation is expected
here next year, as Rock Island is more
centrally located in the jurisdiction.