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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-27
HAccARD KNOCKED OUT BY FACT
Novelist Is outdone by Actual Expert
ence in Africa.

The memories of boys books of ad-
venture, of the stories of white mans
daring amid the Businesses of nature
and the manifold perils of crafty native
foes, come back, with real keenness,
on the perusal of a prosaic-looking
English parliamentary paper, BADLY
entitled, mo. 9. Report by Lieutenant
Colonel Macdonald, r. E., of His EX-
petition From the Uganda Protector
ate, May g. 1S9S-March S, 1885," which
has just been issued by the foreign Of
fee. Really the author of King Sol
mons Mines will have a dangerous
competitor if some day some officer
the sword of a skillful fighter sits
down to narrate his experiences in East
Africa.
All boys know the story of those
weird and practically inaccessible rock
and hill caves, whittier the white man
crawls up to dslodge his myriad foes,
They have these strongholds in East
Africa on very large scale, and the
little British forces had some exciting
attacks on them.
This is the sort of approach: 1.-THE
enemy's position was very strong; the
path leading to their village was very
narrow and wound up a steep ascent
among the rocks and dense jungles;
their left flank was secured by practi-
'dIiS Jui6it anu Sletf'
cliffs: on their right a very steep grass
slope ran up for 900 feet and was
crowned by precipices so feet to 200 feet
high. The chief, named Tomatum.
having first attempted to lead us into
ambuscade and then given the signal
for attack, was shot down and our
advance was commenced by sending a
section to turn the enemy's right. This
movement disclosed the ambush"
Most of the natives had apparently
mountain recesses.' into which. when
they retreate with their women and
children, they drove their cattle and
sheep along with them. This is how
Lieutenant Hamburg Tracy captured
one of them.
discovered and proved to be an enor-
nous cave which tunneled right into
the heart of the hills.
THE mouth of this formidable re-
treat was strongly barricaded with
large rocks and logs of trees, leaving
only small passage by which entry
could be obtained, and it was so darl
inside that it was impossible to see
the natives.
AS the cavern was approached
showers of arrows We're discharged BY
the natives concealed within, which
We're replied to by the attacking force
| firing several Volleys into the darkness
With considerable difficulty Lieu
tenant Hamburg Tracy succeeded IL
getting his men right up to the barri
| cade. with the object of firing through
| it. At length. when this was reached
half of the Swahili section were de
| tailed to pull it down, while the re
mainder of the column We're ordered
| to fire into the cave and keep sharl
| lookout on the TANKS and rear
"A party of natives had, meanWhlle
| collected on the hillside above tn
mouth of the cave and commenced Il
| roll down large stones on the attack
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-27

ing force below. Fortunately all these
We're caught by a large projecting
ledge of rock over the mouth of the
cave and did no harm.
AT length an entry was forced
through the barricading, whereupon
the natives fled into the inner recesses
of the cave. carrying away their dead
and wounded, but large flock of
goats and sheep, two cows and IA
oxen were secured near the mouth.
When the column once more moved
off with their spells, showers OF arrows
We're discharged at them by the ma
tives up on the hillside. whoj were.
however, quickly put to flight by few
well-directed volleys.
ION counting over the animals it was
found that in all some $50 goats and
sheep, two cows. two calves and IA
oxen had been obtained, in addition to
large number of hides and skins.
The column had three men wounded
during this smart little engagement.
AS camp that night was not reached
until past 5, the day had been long
and trying one for the little column"
APPARENTLY most of the marauding
tribes have resort to mountain recesses
thousands Of feet up. Only occasion
ally could their caves be found. An
other sharp little fight is thus describ-
ed
from him was ascertained the where
abouts of the cave into which these
natives always take refuge should they
be defeated in the open. Here they
hide their women and children and
drive their f1ocks and. as was found
that day, actually victual themselves
against siege. Were it not for this
information the mouth of the cave
would not have been discovered. Leav-
ing a rear guard above Capt. Ferguson,
with the men. clambered by a goat
track down the face of the cliff. The
mouth of the cave was nothing more
than a long. horizontal assure, and
could only be entered by crawling on
hands and knees.
ION entering the cave, which was
found to be of vast proportions, the
men, lighted up as they were from
behind. made an excellent target for
the (poisoned) arrows which were now
discharged in showers from all d.
rections. Hand to hand fighting now
became the order and, after a stub
born resistance, the natives were driv-
en- into the remote recesses. 1t was
almost pitch dark here. The natives
being concealed behind huge powders
and lying in cracks and crevices. were
perfectly protected from the rifle fire.
Three men were captured. The ma
tives now disappeared in numerous
tunnels opening off this hole. A num-
Der Of sheep and goats and some cat
tie were seized"
Of course, mountain caves are COM
mon in South Africa, but it is doubt
full if their construction shows as
much ingenuity and also If their d.
mansions are as large as those in East
Africa,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-27
NEW USE FOR SPARROWS.
They Are Served at Fashionable Res
taurants in Lieu of Reed Birds.

taurants in Lieu of Reed Birds.
From the Chicago Chronicle.
On the bills of fare of many of the
fashionable restaurants one sees reed
birds as among the seasons delicacies.
They come high, for they are rare
bird, and are mostly brought from the
East. They are toothsome wthal. and
everyone regards them as "a dainty
dish to set before a king" 1t will sur
prise the epicures who affect reed birds
on toast to learn that most of the birds
thus sold in Chicago are merely the
common English sparrows, whose COM
panions twitter about the highways by
thousands.
The sparrows are bysno means bad
substitute for reed birds for it is said
by persons who have eaten them that
they make a fair imitation of reed
bird If properly cooked. There is one
restaurant in this city which serves
moderate priced dinners and Invariably
offers game in season and out. 1t ap-
parently has game that no other res
taurant in town serves. One week 1t
offers antelope steak, and the next bear
steak or venison. No game served in
this city is more abused by tho aver
age cook than venison, and people who
know it only as it is served in most res
taurants do not recognize it when they
have 1t served in the woods. The game
laws in the western states are now so
strict that the markets do not offer
enough venison in season to bear out
the statements on the menu cards in
nearly every restaurant in town, A
cook who can translate tough beef
into venison or antelope steak can un-
doubtedly make a good reed bird out of
an English sparrow. The latter pro-
cess may not meet the approval of low
ers of the cooked reed bird, but it util-
ICES the sparrow. Il
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-27
Caught q Monster Ray Fish.

From the Galveston Daily News.
One of the largest ray fish ever
caught in Galveston waters was landed
on the beach yesterday afternoon. neal
Tolex's garden, at the foot of Seventh
street.
Four east end young men, J. Harri
son, Gus and Fred Schmeich and Will
Niemeyer. sitting on the veranda at
Tolex's place, esped the monster dis
porting in the gulf not far from the
shore, and determined to give chase
Procuring a boat harpoon, rope and
KNIVES, they We're soon alongside, and
after some skillful maneuvering Mr..
Harrison succeeded in driving the har-
pooh home.
The big fellow made the water boil
for few moments and then started for
the deep water of the gulf, dragging the
boat after him at a lively speed for two
| or three miles. He then slackened
| which enabled the men to pierce him
with long knives dashed to poles, when,
| becoming exhausted and weak from loss
| ol plood, ne gave up and allowed him.
sell TO be toWed to the beach. a slow
| ana arduous task. Upon reaching shore
| 1t was found life was extinct, and at
tachlng the end of the rope to one of
| his feeders he was dragged by about 30
men and boys to a place on the beach,
lie measures IS feet eight inches
! across, from tip to tip of his hippers
| Is feet from nose to tip of tail; five
| feet over his head; three feet across his
caVernous mouth, into which a boy
| could crawl and lie down; his depth
| from ground to back is 20 inches. and
| his weight is estimated at LOO to 2 OO1
| pounds. His thick skin is nearly black
| and feels to the touch like India rub
| Der. much like porpose.
It is thought by some that he was
| blown to these waters by the late hur-
| ricane.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-27
STRANGE LAKES IN PERU.
Instead of Surface Outlets They Have
Maelstroms That swallow Boats.

MaelstrOmS 1nat S"alIo" A'odts'
From the Chicago Record.
From Crucero Alto, the highest town
in the world, the Southern railroad Of
Peru drops down into the Lagunillas,
or lake region of the Cordilleras, where.
14,250 feet above the sea, is group or
large lakes of very cold, pure water,
without inlet or outlet. They receive
the drainage of the surrounding hills
and conceal it somewhere, but there is
no visible means of its escape. A fringe
of ice forms around the edges of the
lakes every night the year round, yet
they contain an excellent variety of
fish. called the pejerray, which is
caught near the shore and sold at Puma
and in other neighboring towns. The
two largest lakes, Saracocha and Cach-
ipascana, with several smaller ones in
the same neignborhood, are owned by
the family of Mr.. Romano of Arequipa,
who has just been elected president Of
Peru. He owns immense tracts OF
land in this locality. with thousands
of sheep, cattle, llamas. alpacas and vi
cunas, which are herded upon 1T.
A curious phenomenon about the
lakes is that they keep the same level
all the time, regardless of the dry and
rainy seasons No amount of rain will
make any difference with their depth.
which. however, in the center is un-
known. And this adds to the awe and
by the Indians There are no boats
upon the lakes, except a few balsas. or
RATS, made of bundles of straw, which
keep very close to the shore, for fear
of being drawn into whirlpools that
are said to exist in the center There
is some foundation for this fear For
only two or three years ago a balsa
containing five men disappeared in the
darkness and was never heard of again.
OF course, it may have tipped over and
its occupants have been paralyZed by
the cold water in an ordinary way. But
Their bodies never We're discovered, nor
did the balsa ever float to shore. There
fore the people think the whole party
was lured into a maelstrom and swal-
lowed up by the mysterious waters.
The whirlpool near the center of Lake
Popo, which receives the waters of
Lake Titicaca, is we'll known, and hun
dreds of men have lost their lives by
Venturing too near it, Boats that are
drawn into the current are whirle
swiftly around a few times and then
disappear. For the protection of navi-
| gators the government of Bolivia has
! anchored lot of buoys in Lake Popo
no danger. There is supposed to be ar
underground outflow from all of these
lakes. 1t is claimed that articles which
have been thrown into the waters have
afterwards been picked up on the sea
coast near Africa, and careful observ.
ers say that on the beach in that local.
ity are frequently found cornstalks
reeds and other debris which do not
grow on the coast, but are found in
great abundance among the interior
lakes.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-27
living him very much the best of the

giving him very much the best of the
round
The hot exchanges continued through
the eighth and ninth rounds, but La
fontse who followed up his left jab-
bing tactics with great persistence, tired
his opponent notceably and his admir-
ers looked for finishe in the 10th.
Hayes marked ability to recuperate
brought him to the center in much bet
ter condition than most of the specta-
tors looked for. and there We're many
terrific exchanges during the last three
minutes. In was clear that Lafontise
was a great deal the fresher, and as he
landed almost at will in this round and
had his opponent plainly on the wane,
he was awarded the decision.
While Hayes manifested evidences OF
being tired. he was fighting strong ana
had a great deal of steam left. which
caused the spectators to regret that
they could not see the finish.
There is little doubt. however. that
Lafontise would have won In the end,
as he was far the fresher. was at the
time able to land a will and his blows
fell as heavily as at any time during
the fight,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-27
A Sudden Death.

John w Holmes. very well known
citizen. died yesterday at Murray &
Freunds hospital as the result of
paralytic strike. The death was quite
sudden. as Mr.. Holmes had, up to a
short time ago. been in the enjoyment
of the best of health, The deceased was
formerly stone agent for the Union Pa
cific and later was tine general agent
here of the Union Pacific Coal company.
More lately he has been engaged in con-
tracing. The deceased had relatives in
California, who have been notified of
his death
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-27
For Petit Larceny,

Richard Dryer, a boy. was arrested
yesterday for petit larceny. The boy
was caught stealing groceries out Of
the rear end of a delivery wagon of the
West Side grocery, and was turned over
to an officer.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-27

The best people in Butte are having
their fall suits and overcoats made at
Hennessy's because the textures are the
finest, the cut correct and the fit and
finish perfection. First class coat max
ers are wanted.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-27

The remains of ]. w. Holmes are at
Sherman's undertaking parlors await
ing orders from relatives in the East
Funeral announcement later
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-27

Mrs B. McHugh, aged Sc years. died
yesterday at her late residence, No. 10
East Platinum street, from where the
funeral will take place Saturday.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-27

Wanted.-First class coat makers in
Hennessy's tailoring department. APP
ply at once.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-27
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Evening capital., 1899-11-14
AO|ODL GOOdD|Ql
cIs.sisr Al! 0uIs.Ea..
Corner Market Space
and Cornhill St.
"Nothing Succeeds Like Success. "


The success that has attended our past
efforts to gain and maintain the attention,
confidence and appreciation Of the public
has served to infuse into our system
boundless energy and courage to creep
along our well-chosen lines. And great
strides we are making. Not many days
ago you were told that Goodman started
out on his Fall Bargain hunting tour.
He did it and succeeded Years of study
and experience, constant attention to
business, knowledge OF every nook and
corner in the manufacturing and whole
sale circles Of Baltimore and New York,
and last, but not least, the powerful cash
buying system formed the grand combi-
nation that stood by him on this occasion
in securing First-class Merchandise at
practically his own prices. During his
recent journey to New York and Balti-
more, Goodman gobbled up the surplus
stocks Of needy and pinched manufac-
turers. amounting to thousands of dollars,
at about soc. on the dollar of the manu-
facturer's prices. Now comes your turn
Here's your opportunity. All those bar
gains are brought together under one
roof. presenting rare shopping opportu-
mites. A great stock of CLOTHING,
SHOES, HATS and FURNISHINGS,
is now being offered to you at about soc.
on the dollar of the usual retailer S
prices, and so they go.
Evening capital., 1899-11-14
Clothing.

Mems Serviceable Suits, we'll
made, of heavy material, usu-
ally retailed for 5000, our offer
on several lots at t.............S 50 30
Mems $1,000 All Wool Suits, in
Black and Plaid Cheviots and
Cassimeres. with round or square
coats, Single and Double Breast
ed, your choice at ..........$ s. 30
Mems Tailor-made Dress Suits,
made OF high grade I8ounce
Clay Worsteds, also exquisite
Scotch, Plaid and Checked
Cheviots and Cassimeres, worth
up to $500, large assortment
TO choose from.. ..............$7 Do
Mems Fine Covert Cloth Top
Goats, worth $40. 90. special offer
Mems good Working Pants, at75c
anu. .........'... OSC
Mems Fine Dress Pants, including
values up to 81 90, to 60 atSI.5o,
$I.75, $I.oS, $2.25 and. ......S2 -
Boys Knee Pants, good wear, at
Ioo., 25c. and. .............. 4Sc
Boys Vestee Suits, sizes to 8
years, at oSc., $I.25 anc.......$l 4S
Boys Astrakan Refers, just the
thing for winter school days, at
o5c., $I.25 and. 81 40
Still finer ones for large boys at
N.75 and. ..Sl -
Evening capital., 1899-11-14
THE LORRAINE HOLLIS COMPANY.
The Society Drama "Forget-Me Not"
at The Opera House.

Miss Lorraine Hollis and a strong sup
porting company opened two-night's
engagsmentlast night at the Opera House,
presenting the famous society drama,
"Forget-Me-Not." The leading female
role, that of Stephanie, which is a most
difficult and trying one. was given an
artistic and praiseworthy portrayal by
Miss Hollis, who by the way is a most
charming lady and an actress of excep-
tional power.
Although stranger to Annapolis the
atregoers Miss Hollis made a lasting inn
preston upon the audience last night by
her superb acting. No less worthy OF
mention was Mr.. Orme CaldaTa as Sir
Horace Welby. Miss Adeline Dunlap
was clever as Alice Verney, as were also
Miss Eugenia Webb as Rose Verney and
Miss Agnes May as Mrs. Foley. Frank
Peters did splendid work as Baratto.
while Augustin Nc Hugh as Prince Malle-
otii acted the part satisfactorily.
The costumes worn by the ladies DUR
ing the action of the play were magni6-
cent. In fact the performance last night
proved satisfactory and pleasing diver
sion from the usual attractions, both the
play and cast being far above the aver
age of similar organizations. Tonight
Miss Hollis will appear in the emotional
socity play "As In Looking Glass. In
this production she is at her best and has
often been compared to the famous Mrs.
Langtry.
The indications are that she will be
given grand reception this evening,
having fully eaptivated the hearts OF the
theatre goers last evening. The stage
sittings and electrical effects were under
the supervision of Mr.. ]. Boyd Dexter
and were especially fine.
Evening capital., 1899-11-14
St. JOHNS COLLEGE.
Third Lecture In The Cycle of Illustra-
ted Lectures BY Prof. George
w. lanes,

Mcdowell Hall, ST. Johns College,
was well filled last night with an intelli-
gent audience to hear Prot. George w.
James. Of Pasadena, CAL. deliver the
third OF series of illustrated lectures.
The lecture last night was on "The
Grand Canyon Of the Colorado River"
The lecturer first gave an historical pre-
lude, going over the expedition of Don
Garcia Lopez de Cardenas from Lusayan
to the banks Of the Marble Canyon of
the Colorado river. the fertile attempts to
reach the river. the immensity OF the
rocks and the final failure OF the expedi-
ton for lack of water, and Major Pow
ell S adventurous trip through the Can
yons of Colorado. &c.
The lecture was one Of the most inter-
few of the illustrations OF this grand
scenery that was shown upon the can.
vass: The Colorado River at the Need
les, the San francisco Peaks. Stage ride
across the deser, to the "rim" OF the
Grand Canyon, First glimpse OF the won
derful abyss, Fog in the Canyon, Aver
Peak. Moran and Bissell Points, Cape
Final. the Red Canyon Trail, Vishnu
Temple. the Old Trail, Greek Sa,yr
Rock. the Three Castles, the Descent.
Temple Of Seti. the Colorado River. the
Grand View Trail. Wonderful Rocky
Sculpturing. River of Rocks. Candle
light Photography. Caves. Rapids. Ex-
plorations. Bright Angel Trail. Mystic
Spring Trail, Adventures. Perishing for
lack OF water in sight of the river. Dia-
mond Creek and the Peach Springs Trail.
Reflections, &c.
The fourth lecture will be given on
Thursday night and the subject will be:
The Coconinos and Their
Wonderful Cataract Canyon Home
Evening capital., 1899-11-14
THE CRUISER CHARLESTON LOST.
She Goes Down On a Reef Of The
Philippine Coast.

The United States cruiser Charleston.
which had been patrolling the northern
coast of Luzon, was wrecked on rect
of the northwest coast on Tuesday, Mo-
vember 9TH. All on board were saved.
The cruiser Charleston. which was
built in San Francisco in 1883, had a
displacement Of $3.50 tons, was 3I2 feet 7
inches in length, 46 feet 2 inches in beam.
and II feet inches in draught. She
was of steel. having two propellers. one
funnel and two masts with military tops.
The Charleston had the following arma-
ment: Two 8-inch guns. six 6-inch guns.
four 6-pounders. two 3-pounders. six l.
Founders, two machine guns and one
light gun, with four torpedo tubes. She
had complement of goo men.
Evening capital., 1899-11-14
furnishings.

Mems and Ladies seamles, and
fast color Hose, worth Ioc., at
per pair DC
Children's SC. Hose. sizes tooK.
at per pair. .................. &c
Childrens Icc. double ribbed
Hose. at per pair. ............ DC
Lhildren's fine ribbed Hose, seam
less and fast colors, with double
heels, toes and knees, per pair,
&c. and. ........ 12Kc
Evening capital., 1899-11-14
Boys Stylish Suits,

We have grand assortment OF
Boys handsome Knee Pants
Suits. made from the finest,
fancy Cassimeres. Cheviots and
Worsteds. These Suits should
sell for IS. but as special bar
gain feature, we shall marx
them down to. 80. .S3. 90
Boys Double Breasted Suits, made
of good serviceable goods, that
sell everywhere else for 81. Co.
Our price. 81 As
Boys Heavy Double Breasted
pearl buttoned Blue Chinchilla
Refers. handsomely made,
worth twice the price, but we
are going to sell them for. -. /. 81 25
Evening capital., 1899-11-14
S h o e S ).

Mems 81. so Shoes, at per pair. 0Sc
Mems $2.oo Dress Shoes, at per
pair. ..........SA %
Mems $500 Hand Sewed Shoes,
in Black and Tan, Box Calf, at
per pair. S1.9S
Ladies Dress Shoes, worth SI.5o
at per pair. .................. SSc
81 90 Shoes for Ladies, at $3.50. .$1.25
Alarge variety of Boys. Misses and
Children's Shoes at half prices. In ad-
dition we offer a full assortment of
Blankets and Comforts /; also Trunks
and Valises and many more usefulth things
too numerous to mention, at the lowest
prices ever heard of for first-class mer-
chandise. You cannot and must not let
this Grand Buying and Saving Chance
pass along without giving same your
closest attention. Your call of inspec-
ton will be cordially received.
Evening capital., 1899-11-14
Mems Underwear.

Shirts and Drawers, White and
Gray Merino, usually sold at 35c.
and 45c., our special price. 25c
Mems Fleece Lined Shirts and
Drawers, marked elsewhere soc.
as bargain, our price for all
you want of them each at... SOC
Mems Extra Heavy Shirts and
Drawers, fleece lined and double
front and back, at only, each... 4Sc
Mems Top Shirts, in all styles at
special bargain prices.
Ladies' Underwear at I5c. and..-. 25c