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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23
THE MODERN MOTHER

Has found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the pleasant Syrup OF
Figs when in need of the laxative effect
of gentle remedy, than by any other,
Children enjoy it and it benefits them,
The true remedy, Syrup of Figs. is
manufactured by the California FIG
Syrup Co. only.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23
The Standards Premium.

Subscribers that pay one year in adj
vance for the Standard are entitled to
a choice of either one of two handsome
and valuable volumes-"From the At
lantic to the Pacific" or "a History of
the Spanish American War" Call to-
day at Standard offices-Anaconda
Butte, Missoula or Great Falls.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23
ABOUT The CITY.

Good music at social tonight
Palm in pot for Xmas Greig's.
Diamond brooches 81. Merrlrs.
Watch repairing at Verberkmoes'
Diamond day at Hammerslough's.
Calendars and Christmas cards at
Kings.
Closing out all millinery and hair
goods, 406 East Park Mime, Young.
Our line of diamond bropches at S15t
to 500 Is large and choice. Merrill's. .
Box cigars for Xmas. Greig's.
Genuine Lemaire opera glasses. Mer-
rill's.
The Misses Ehret have returned from
school at Salt Lake to spend the holi-
days.
For Rent.-Large hall >, Standard
building one night each week. Inquire
at Standard office.
More snaps on cur bargain counters
than any place in town The Martin
Drug Co., III Main street
Quality considered you will find no
price so low on ladies' lax gold
watches as Merrill's $50 watch.
Beautiful line of holiday books at
Kings.
Largest and choicest display of ster-
ling toilette ware at Merrill's.
Box cigars for Xmas. Greis's.
Perfume in packages at one-third Oft
Il
Co, III Main street, Petritz block
The funeral of Lorenz Mueller takes
place to-day at 2 p. m. from Ehrets
undertaking parlor. Services at St.
Pauls.
We show a line of scarf pins in real
emeralds. rubies, opals, pearls and dia-
monds from $40 to $25; very choice.
Merril's.
Box cigars for Nnas Greis's.
Social tonight at Austrian hall
Pipes for Xmas presents at Kings
Mems solid lax gold watches from $35
this week at Merrills.
The Great Northern railway is the
only line that runs 2 through sleeping
car from Anaconda to Minneapolis and
St. Paul daily without change
Diamond day at Hammerslough's
Meerschaum pipe for Nmas. Greig's
Cheapest and best line of toys in the
city at Kings.
Rockers, rockers, rockers of all styles,
shapes, sizes and prices at the Copper
City Commercial company's.
A saving of 40 per cent on real value
guaranteed in purchases of diamonds
from Merrill's present stock.
lamps, banquet lamps, library lamps,
from $3.50 to SIS at the Copper City
Commercial company's.
Furniture for holiday giving that will
serve as a lasting as well as pleasing
reminder of the giver is the kind you
will find at the Copper City Commercial
company's.
Meerschaum pipe for Xmas Greig's.
A case of scarlet fever in the family
of James Flint at 500 East Commercial
avenue was reported to the police yes
terday and the customary warning
quarantine sign was placed upon the
house.
Comfort for Christmas-The satisfac-
ton of giving lies in selecting some
thing that will be appreciated-some-
thing that gives comfort and service as
well as beauty. This store is full of
things that men would thoroughly an
preciate for Christmas. Strain Depart
ment Store
Briar pipe for Xmas. Greig's.
Diamond day at Hammerslough's.
News was received yesterday of the
death at Syracuse, N. Y, yesterday
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23

At the Montana-John ]. Mediation.
Butte; II. SchitIlin. Chicago; Fred Row
lands, Butte; j. w. West and wife,
Mrs. Annie Collier, New York; ]. j.
Hammill. Butte; Mrs. G. Slavery, Gable;
NJ. l.. Prudential, St, Louis.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23

50-cent neckwear-The real swell
things, the colors shapes and styles
that the Well-dressed man can appre-
ciate. A splendid assortment now on
display in our show cases. Strain De-
partmcnt Store.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23

For your Xmas dinner we have the
finest brands of wines and LIQUORS,
Knesevich & Berdovich, family gro
GERS, COS East Park avenue
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23

Sunday and Monday you will need a
turkey also a nice crisp head of celery
or lettuce, some fine oranges, apples,
raisins or figs and many table dainties
A. G. McKinnon & Bro, at lib East
Park avenue, have the finest. Call
to-day.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23

Pictures make an acceptable Christ.
mas present. You can find all the new
est finishes and subjects at the Copper
City Commercial company's.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23

English worsted suits made to your
$25 81 E. Conf ave.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23

First-class plumbing work on short
notice ]. E. Young, 404 East Park.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23

Owing to better facilities and accom-
mOdationS in the new store at 113 East
Park avenue A. C. McNinnon & Bro.
are able to reduce their prices to the
lowest margin of profit and still serve
you with the finest line of groceries to
be had in Anaconda
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23

Children's books only 10 and Is cents
at the Martin Drug Co, Petritz block,
III Main street Petritz block.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23

Toilet and manicure sets at City
Drug Co.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23

All holiday goods will be put to the
knife to-day at the Martin Drug Co.
III Main street.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23
Mandolin for Xmas. Greig's.

No. 1861, second number drawn for
dress pattern at l.. A. Kings. Dress
will be given by presenting the above
number. H. J, Allen.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23

Miss Helen Devine has arrived home
from st. Peters mission to spend her
vacation with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Edward Devine, at APT Chestnut street
She Is accompanied by Mother Amadas,
who will also make about a week.
visit in Anaconda.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23

Special prices on Turkish chairs
rockers and couches for holiday buyers
at the Copper City Commercial COM
pany's.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23

morning Of Mrs. Thomas w. Durston of
that city, sister-in-law of j. H. Ours
ton of Anaconda.
Sewing machines for ZNnas. Greig's.
Drawing for doll Saturday evening
at o'clock at Epstein's.
The school hoard will meet in regu-
lar session next Tuesday evening.
A marriage license was issued yes
terday to Julius Richter and Miss Carry
Mortis.
Mrs. Peter Cox. who has been i'll at
st. AIMS hospital for some time, is
much improved.
Violin for Nmas. Greig's.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Rick left
yesterday for the coast to spend the
holidays With friends.
To accommodate late purchasers the
Anaconda Cash BaZar POS East Park,
will be open all day on Sunday.
Photograph albums, one-third off I'M
usually low prices. at Martin Drug
Co., Petritz block, III Main street.
Miss Kate Keleher left yesterday
for her home in Blackfoot, Idaho. Later
she viii go to Logan, Utah, to enter
school.
1t was pay day for the teachers and
other employees Of the city school dis
trict yesterday. About $1,000 was dis
tributed.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23

Lowest prices in town on atomizers
and perfume at the Martin Drug Co.,
III Main street, Petritz block
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23

Cigar case for Emas. Greigs.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23
Cigar holder for Xmas. Greig's.

Special sale, to-day only, on watches
and glasses. Just the thing for a
Christmas gift that will be appreciated
Perfect fit in glasses guaranteed. Glasses
may be changed without extra charge
after Christmas. l.. F. Verbeckmoes,
209 Main street, opposite Montana no
tel.
The registry window in the postoffice
will remain open this evening for the
delivery of parcels and letters at least
tive hours after the usual closing hour
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23

Guitar for Xmas. Greig's.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23

Fine holiday presents at City Drug
Co
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23

Lamps for Christmas gifts; parlo,
lamps. banquet lamps, library lamps
from $3.50 to SIS at the Copper City
Commercial Company's,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23

Furniture for holiday giving that will
serve as lasting as well as a pleasing
reminder of the giver is the kind you
will find at the Copper City Commercial
companY'S.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23

of p. m. The registry window will
also be open for the same purpose on
Sunday and Christmas between noon
and ! p m.
SITS. Peter and Paul Austrian hall is
thoroughly respectable. Come Il social
there tonight.
a. c.. Mckinnon & Bro. are located
in their new and spacious store at l13
East Park avenue.
Dancing school Monday, Wednesday
and sociais Saturday evenings c. G,
Daley, w. j. Ritz.
Brian pipe for Xmas Greig's
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23

A saving of 40 per cent on real value
guaranteed in purchases of diamonds
from Merrill's present stock
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23

1t was pay Gay for the teachers and
other employees of the city school dis
trict yesterday. About $1,000 was dis
twill
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23

News was received yesterday of the
death at Syracuse, N. Y, yesterday
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23

Diamond day at Hammerslough,s.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23

Closing out all millinery and hal
goods, 406 East Park. Mime. Young.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23

Our line of diamond bropches at S15
to 500 is large and choice. Merrill's
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23

Rockers, rockers, rockers of all styles
shapes, sizes and prices at the Copper
City Commercial company's.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23

Briar pipe for Xmas. Greig's.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23

Brian pipe for Xmas. Greig's.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23

Comfort for Christmas-The satisfac-
ton of giving lies in selecting some
thing that will be appreciated-some-
thing that gives comfort and service as
well as beauty. This store is full of
things that men would thoroughly APP
preciate for Christmas. Strain Depart
ment Store
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-23

Calendars and Christmas cards a
Kings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
sCHURMAN TO THE CABINET.
lie Takes n Hopeful View of the
Philippine situation.

WASHINGTON, September A-The Cab
met to-day was in session for inore than
two hours. II was Secretary Roots first
attendance, the other members present
being Secretaries Hay, Gage, Hitchcock
and Wilson President Schurman, Of the
Philippine Commission was also present
by invitation. and made a comprehensive
statement)of the situation on the Islands.
Ii IS understood that Mr. Schurman
takes a hopeful view of the situation in
the Philippines, and has no doubt that
with our increased forces we will bee able
60 make comparatively short work OF
Aguinaldo and the insurgent forces. lie
stated that although Aguinaldo is the
leader Of d very strong faction Of the
natives he does not by any means foirly
represent the entire population, con-
siderable number appearing 70 be more
or less Indifferent as 20 the outcome OF
the insurrection. Although the york Cf
the Anu-Imperialist League has Dad no
considerable influence among the soldiers
in our own army Mr.. Schurman faid IL
certainly had given great encouragement
TO Aguinaldo and his following
The influence OF the league in his coun-
try. Mr.. Schurman thought, had been
magnifed by the insurgent leaders. and
has had the effect Of giving them heart
and strong hope Of ultimate success.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
THE SEA GIRT SHOOT.
Opening of New Jersey Meetihs-
Georginns Agnin Prominent.

SEA GRIT, September with a Iarso
list OF entries Of representative rifehne"
from several States, the eighth annuai
meeting of the New Jersey Rifle Associa'
ton opened to-day on their ranges mere
II will continue through the entire week.
and the events include sweepstakes ana
individual matches. The Wimbledon cup.
tho Hilton trophy. and the President 5
cup matches with the Interstate team
matches. will be the ones OF greatest H.
tercst ,-,...,..
The shooting to-day was exclusively
pool work and individual matches. \
dozen States are represented by lhui'
viduals. but the only teams on the srouud
are those Of the District Of Columbia.
Georgia and New Jersey. The ranges
are i'm perfect condition. and the changes
in the rules and regulations insure, II Is
thought. perfect fairness 10 all entries.
The most promising candidates for mo
military championship of America, the
Presidents cup are Lieutenant i. Cheat
ham Wilson, Of Georgia; Colonel Cam.
of Georgia: DR.. Hudson. of New Jersey
Private w. j. Austin, Of Georgia, ana
Lieutenant Payne, of Massachusetts. Bat
tev. of Georgia, who won the event OF
the last meeting. is this year suffering
from hay-fever, which, he says, has i'm
paired his eyesght, but he is looked
upon as strong factor in the compeu-
ton.
The first shoot Of the meeting was fired
bv Lieutenant Wilson, of Georgia. In q
pool with Lieutenant Payne, of Masaa-
chusetts. Lieutenant Payne made inc
first bulrs-eye. The following are partial
scores OF to-day's shooting:
New Jersey State Rife Association
Wilson. of Georgia, 81
IN 500 wards 81 at 600: r. NJ. Austin, Geor-
gia. 81 at 800 yards, 80 at GOD; Colonel
Cam. Georgia. 33 at 800 yards 80 at 600.
All corners. military match. 300 yards
best score-OHara, Al; Palss, 3G.
Harper's Weekly match-Doyle, %; cap
tain williams, 80; Colonel Cam, 81; Bone.
District of Columbia, p
In the Georgia military match, Sergeant
Browne. up 10 noon, had the highest
score making Al out Of possible 90
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
HEARD IN THE CITY or RALEIGH.
The bernard ShOOtinE-Rnilway and
Agricultural NeWs-PersOnai.

RALEIGH, y. c., september 4-(Spe-
cial)-Claud Bernard, United States Dis
trict Attorney, who was shot at Saturday
evening by a man named Shepherd, at
Greenville, was I'm his office here this
morning. lie says the affair has been
grossly misrepresentol, that IL was an
attempt at assassiua ton; that Shepherd
and his family had lived away from there
several years; that he had heard it init
mated he lived AT Fayetteville, but did
not know; that he had had no business,
social, or personal relations whatever
with him or his family in five or six
years; that II IS absolutely untrue that
Shepherd said 10 him az the time of the
shooting that he had ruined Shepherds
home; that lac has some information that
this Is a conspiracy By a few Of his po-
litical enemies. and that Shepherd was
induced TO commit the assault; that the
best element OF the community does not
endorse il. but that IL Is confined 10 four
or five persons. and that ne is Informed
the report telegraphed from Greenville
was written and sent by two men who
have not spoken to him in years.
There are limitations that the railway
To be built from Southport 10 Whining
ton viii connect at the latter point with
what is now known as the Cape Fear and
Northern railway. and that this will give
an almost airline connection with the
Norfolk and Western at Durham, thus
linking Southport Wilmington. and the
coal-nelds The cape Fear and Northern
is built from Apex 20 Angler, in Harnett
county. Durham millionaires are build
ing IT, Some persons. on the other hand
say there will be a connection with the
Seaboard Airline.
LABOR-DAY OBSERVED.
I.abor-Day. for the nrst time holiday
here. was observed by the nominal closing
Of the Federal and State buildings. by the
closing Of the banks, and the display OF
national and State flags. Laborers, how
ever. took no holiday. nor was there any
other observance.
Great numbers Of cross-ties for the
Ridseway and Richmond railway are be-
ing shipped from here.
A national bank is being organized at
Grecnyile.
The drought In this section Is at last
doing damage. particularly To cotton. The
latter Is dropping and the boil sare be-
coming smaller. Johnston county farm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
LABOR-DAY oBsERvANCEs.
New York People Take nm Outing
business Practically stopped.

NEW YORK. September 4-Labor-Day
was favored with bright sun and brisk
breeze. and the crowds took advantage OF
the fine weather and enjoyed a days out
ing. Business practically stopped.
TWO PARADES IN PHILADELPHIA.
PHILADELPHIA, September labor
Day was fttingly celebrated here in two
parades and other demonstrations. There
was a general suspension Of business,
all the government buildings, banks. and
other public institutions being closed.
FITTING CELEBRATION.
BALTIMORE. MD. September LA
boris holiday was celebrated in fitting
manner to-day, by thousands OF Balti-
more artisans. Business was almost en-
tirely suspended
BIG PARADE IN BOSTON.
BOSTON. MASS. September 4-Septem-
Der weather gave the labor men every
chance to-day to have a satisfactory holi-
day. The parade this afternoon embraced
between 5000 and 1900 representatives OF
organized labor
NO TROUBLE IN CLEVELAND.
CLEVELAND, o., September 4-The
most extensive celebration Of Labor-Day
day. In view Of the violence which has at
tended the street-railrOad strike, trouble
was feared during the parade, and as a
matter of precaution, the entire police
force was on duty. No disorder whatever
occurred, however, the only demonstra-
tions made by the marching men being
an occasional jeering remark shouted at
non-uniOn street-car crews.
About six thousand members Of labor
unions. with fourteen brass bands. were
in the procession.
BIGGEST PARADE ON RECORD.
CHICAGO. ILL. September f-Labor-
Day in Chicago was celebrated by the
affiliated labor unions with a parade and
exercises az Lincoln Park. The parade
was the largest ever seen I'm Chicago on
Iabor-Day, between twenty-five and
thirty thousand men marched through
the streets
NO PARADE IN WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON. d. c., September A.
I.abor-Day was very generally observed
here. All the government departments
and the District Offices We're closed. as
were also practically all Of the financial
and large business concerns. There was
no parade.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
% MORGAN THREATENED.
mn Demands S2,5D irohn
the Financfer.

CNew York World)
when John H. Lutz tried 10 hold up
T. Pierpont Morgan. demanding $500 sat
urday. his only weapon was a knife. Lutz
Is now in the Insane Pavilion at Bellevue
He was taken there by Edward Toelke'
I'm charge Of the Correction Department
dock. at Twenty-sixth street and the
East River. No. 2 landing OF the New
York Yacht Club is adjacent.
Lutz had been lowering around the
pier since Thursday. He was drinking
heavily. on Friday, as j. Pierpont Nor
gan and his yachting party drove up,
Lutz followed him and made his demand
Mr. Morgan brushed him aside. Toelke
stopped Lutz at the entrance, while MT
Morgan and his party boarded the Cor
sair and steamed away.
Two sailors from the yacht fleet march
ed Lutz TO Bellevue He was sent 10
the alcoholic ward. Next morning he was
dicharged and returned to the Iacht
Club landing. There he repeatedly de-
clared that he would kill Mr. Morgan
Late in the day Nathaniel Billings, the
Chicago millionaire, with party OF
ladies sauntered down the street 10 board
his yacht. Lutz approached Mr.. Billings.
Evidently installing the Chicago man Tor
Mr.. Morgan, he again made MS oehahu.
This time Toelke seized him, strapped
his arms. and took him 20 Bellevue again.
There is much mystery about butz. lie
IS q years old, but looks younger lie
claims 10 be an engineer. Several engi-
neers who have talked to him say ne
knows nothing about the business. He
gives as his address Fultonyille. Mont
gomery county, y. Y. and as his nearest
relative his brother Charles, of the same
address.
To add 20 the mystery. when he left
Bellevue on Saturday he had SOP. When
he was taken back I'm the evening he had
5000. and In addition a small bundle Of
papers. Among his other possessions are
three membership cards I'm the League OF
American Wheelmen, a broken mono
gram ring. several foreign coins, three
keys and the knife.
DIR. Frank W Robertson. the insanity
expert. is holding Lutz for further OBJ
servation. II is believed that the man is
suffering from paranoia. I'm this form
of mania person is insane on one fixed
subject only. LutZ apparently Is insane
i'm believing that ne is engineer OF Mr..
Morgan's yacht Corsair. that Mr.. Morgan
owes him $500 and that he will Kill the
fnancier unless the debt is paid.
The mere fact that he mistook Mr.. Bill
ings for Mr.. Morgan would seem 10 In
dictate that he never had any personal
dealings with or was In the employ OF
Mr. Morgan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
CHAT THAT COST $4,000.
II Took Place Between n Man i'm 81.
Louis and One in Brooklyn.
(New York SUM-

4 person in Brooklyn and person in
st. Louis talked to each other for about
fifty hours last week over the long-dis-
lance telephone and it cost them more
than 5000 for the privilege. Neither
party 10 the conversation was a woman.
and there is nothing on record 10 show
whether ST. Louis or Brooklyn had the
last word.
More Of this talking was done between
the hours OF p. NJ. and \. NJ, when
the rate between Brooklyn and 81. Louis
is s. for the FIRST five minutes and a dol
lar a minute for additional time. The day
rate is SO FOR the first five minutes and
81 a minute for additional time. Al least
one Of their talks. however, Tapped over
into the high-priced hours, for the bin
for it was S7i6. To talk steadily from 8
o'clock I'm the evening until o'clock in
the morning at the rate OF dollar a
minute would cost only $500
Tho man in Brooklyn and his friend In
ST. Louis were both telephone subscribers
and carried ON their conversation through
their own receivers I'm their homes or Of
fees. Every precautiOn was taken In the
Office OF the telephone company TO pro-
tect the takers from interruption. No
one was allowed to break In on the wire,