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The Portland daily press., 1899-12-22

The movement to raise fund for the
family Of Gen. Lawton Is one that de-
serves hearty public support, ard it ia
gra' flying to know that 1t is meeting
with much success. Gen. bawton died
poor man, after lifetime spent In hsz-
ardous and wearing service for his coun-
try. It is understood that property
he purchased for home for his family
In California Is mortgaged. and this
movement is started with the definite
purpose of raising money to ray of this
mortgage. 1t ID to be hop2d that 1t will
not only succeed in doing that. but will
provide considerable sum for the
fanlily's support.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-22

Gen. Evelyn Whites command besieged
at Ladysmith number 1000 regular
troops The exact number of the besieg-
ers Is not known, but 1t is probably not
90 900. Only twenty-five miles away Is
Gen. Butler with an army of e, 600 men.
Thus Boer force is oooping up and
keeping at bay British forces of consider
ably supsrior numbers. and having a
great advantage probably In equipment.
The situation is naturally humiliatinR to
British pride, and 1t is net strange that
severa criticism of the British command
ers is lin ding Its way into print. Un-
doubtsdly the country around La1ysmith
gives the besiegers a great advantage In
asmvch as it is series of high billie,
while Lady smith Is in ths hollow, but 1t
would seem that an army half as large as
ths one besieging 1t F., with another army
only little way OF to assist. ought to be
abe to cut its way out.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-22

The story that some Montana voiun-
teers who recently rst1rned from Manils
brought back $50, 900 In silver dollars
which they dug up In the garden CT some
rich native, where 1t had been placed for
safe keeping, had it appeared before
tas army was full, would have been op'n
to the suspicion of having been concocted
TO stimulate enlisting. As it Ia the
motive of IL is net clear. Perhaps there
Is none except to tell q wonderful yarn
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-22

Secretary Long declares that he Is not
n candidate for the Vic, Presidency. ana
that the office viii go to New Yors. As
New York has three candidates, Secretary
Root. Lieutenant Governor Woodruff,
and perhaps the Hon. Whiteiaw heiu'
there Ia room for contest with the
Office conceded to the Einpire state. 1t Is
pretty tafe to predict however, that II
Secretary Root really wants the Office he
will q1 + It.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-22

The strongest obiection made to Sena-
tor Hears resolutions is that their senti-
ments are altogether too lofty for dis
Sussion in this practical world. Well.
here are some founded on the expressed
opinion of Commissioner Denly, which
are not lofty and are intensely TT tactical.
They may be offered as Substitutes:
Resolved, That the United States
should hold the Philippines II thsy prove
of commercial value.
Resolved, That II they do not prove
of commercial value the United States
should withdraw and let the Inhabitants
cut one another's throats II they want to.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-22

Patrons of the PRESS who are leaving town
temporarily may have the addresses OF their
papers changed as often as they may desire by
notifying the Office
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-22

Subscribers whose papers are not delivered
promptly are requested to notify the Office OF
the DAILY PREsS. No. VI Exchange street.
Portland Me.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-22
UNDERWOOD SPRING.

Spacious Dining Hall always open. Music
Card and smoking Rooms, all with open fires.
brilliantly lighted by electricity and heated by
steam. decorated with palms and evergreen.
An excellent menu from which to order.
Game and fish DINERS n specially.
Arrangements made for Dinner. Dancing or
Card parties with or without special ears At
ONCE Of Portland h Yarmouth Electric Rail
W " Co., ONCE 40 Congress street Telephone
9lG-3. novl3uu
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-22
WASHINGTON STORY TEL.
LERS.

Justice Brsvver n r amous Raconteur-
WI Ting, the Chinese Minister, Quick
at Repartee-Coinciden I'm the Ca
reers of the President and Captain
Newton NJ. Brooks-Joke ON n New
Reporter.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-22
NOTICE.

a LII milkmen are requested to call at the
N Office of the Sealcr Of Weights and Meas
ures on and after Dec. H. All dealers using
yard sticks. all peadlers. hawkers and rag
buyers IN bring in their measures and scales
ana have hem tested according 10 law. No
fee charged for testing OF Office.
L. r. SWEET. Sealer of WITS, and Meas.
Basement of City Bldg. ONCE Hours 10 Il,
to 4. uecod2w
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-22
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK.
Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting Of the stockholders OF
the First National Bank Of Portland for the
election OF directors for the ensuing year, and
Tor the transaction Of any other business that
may egally be presented, will be held at its
banking rooms on Tuesday the day Of
January, 1900. at 30 o'clock a. M.
Portland, Me, &c. nth, 1879.
j. Z. WENGREN Cashier.
decSdtd
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-22

The DAILY PRESS Is delivered at these rates
every morning TO subscribers In all parts oil
Portland. ana IN Westbrook and south Fort
land.
MAINE STATE PRESS (weekly-
By the year, 81 IN advance, or sl'2o ~ 'ne
For r. six months, so cents; for three months,
20 cents
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-22
500 Reward.

THE Portland Electric Light Company VIII
i pay &leQ 10 any one who will FURNISH evi-
denee that viii convict any person OF tamper-
ihg with their lines, lamps or machinery.
PORTLAND ELEQTRIC LIGHT COMPANY
Gee W. Brown, President
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-22

Manager will furnish all par.
ticulars.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-22

Can you afford TO be withOu
IL!
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-17
I'm 90ei@ty'@ [Rsyalnnno

Anaconda society has been quiet and
domestic during the week just closed.
Evidently it is storing up gaiety for
the holidays and prefers to jog along
modestly until they arrive.
The chief event of the week was the
regular meeting of the Ladies' Euchre
club THURSDAY afternoon. Mrs. J. M.
Sigh and Miss Sigh We're the host
esses. entertaining the ladies at their
home. at the corner of Fifth and Hick-
ory streets. In the afternoons play,
Mrs H. H. Nell won the first prize,
Mrs L. G. Smith the second and Mrs.
d. J. Mcdonald the third.
The Lowland club announced yester-
day that it will give its first dancing
party of the season at the Montana
motel on the evening of Friday, the 29th
of February.
Bishop L. r. Brewer is in the city
from Helena and is the guest of Dr.
and Mrs J. NJ. Sigh. The bishop will
preach this morning and evening at
st. Marks.
Thursday afternoon and evening the
ladies of the Presbyterian church con-
Quoted a successful Christmas sale of
fancy articles at the church parlors.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Hill of Salt Lake
are the guests of Mrs. L. Hill.
* Captain Dillon of the volunteers has
returned from a trip to Canada.
Dr. and Mrs. Spelman and son have
returned from their European trip.
Mrs. Nell and daughter went to Butte
the latter part of the week to attend a
party.
Miss Emily Bamford of Milwaukee
is visiting her friend Miss McCabe.
Miss Blacker of Helena is the guest
of Miss O Bannon.
Miss Clara Peters is in Butte, the
guest of Mrs. Kelly.
Mrs w. w. Dixon entertained Miss
Blacker of Helena and Miss O'Bannon
at dinner at the Montana Wednes-
day.
Mrs J. E, Rentz has returned from
her Eastern trip.
Mrs. L. 3. Williams has gone East for
the holidays
Mrs. c. I. Hoffman has gone to Chi
cago to spend the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. MacCallum in
tend going to California for the win
ter soon.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-17
A MODERN LIVERY STABLE.

Though they are comaratively recen,
corners to Anaconda, Boyd Bros, the
livery men, have rapidly forged to the
front until now they are the leaders
in the livery business. The firm con-
sists of D. A. and Alexander j. Boyd,
who are both gentlemen of large and
Bros. removed their extensive stables
from Philipsburg to this city and
found quarters in commodious brick
building which they erected at the
corner of Third and Cedar streets. The
firm applied new and up to date meth
DDS to the business and the success
that has attended their efforts is ap
parent at a glance. The stable con-
tains some of the very best blooded
stock to be found anywhere, and rhe
turnouts which are sent from Boyd
Bros. doors are of the most stylish
pattern. The stables may be reached
by telephone No. 80.
An especial effort is made by the
firm in the furnishing of fine carriage
service for funerals, weddings and the
like The carriage room also contains
beautiful hearse of the latest and most
improved style. One makes no mistake
in patronizing these enterprising gen
tlen,en.
Boyd Bros desire to extend their sin
cere thanks to the people of Anaconda
for the liberal patronage which they
have enjoyed in the past, and respect
fully ask for a fair share of the Gus
tom in the future. They take this oc-
casion to extend hearty Christmas
greeting to all.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-17

Edward Moore of Bearmouth was
IN Philipsburg Wednesday and Thurs
day.
John Larm, a rancher and wood
hauler residing near here, met with a
painful accident last Monday while
hauling a load of posts His wagon
turned over falling on his legs and
bruised him considerably.
Miss Clara McDonel returned
Wednesday from a weeks visit with
friend and relatives in Deer Lodge.
Thomas Trevaille of Butte came TO
Philipsburg Tuesday to attend court
being interested in a case set for trial.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Wininghoff,
Dec. 9, a daughter.
W. 2. Albright of Flint was in Phil
ipsburg several days this week.
j. G. Morony. state examiner, ar
rived in Philipsburg Wednesday and
spent several days in checking up ae-
counts of county officials.
Judge N. w. Mcconnell OF Helena
came in Wednesday to attend district
court.
Mrs. Hugle and Mrs. Bridgeman of
Gold Creek and Mrs. Colebert of Pho
neer left for their homes Friday after
a. weeks visit with Mrs. w. Fl. Nc
Williams Of this city.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-17
kMUSEM ENTS.
Beach & Bowers Minstrels.

Beach & Bowers Ministries appeared
at the Margaret last evening before
an audience that could not nave ken
other than satisfactory From Inc very
beginning of the performance, which
is introduced by an Introductory over
ture, until the drop of the curtain at
the end of the olio, the show is good.
That is huff sed''-it is good.
The show begins with a good first
part" in which the singing is of an
uneXcelled class. The jokes are new
and We're delivered in a way that called
forth the most liberal applause.
The feature of the show was Dan
Gordon in his unsurpassed acrobatic
bicycle trick riding, which in many re-
spects is little short of the marvellous.
The acrobatic trio of Harry Freeman
and the Smith brothers is number
of uneXceptionahle merit besides being
a striking novelty. Lou Knettger in his
juggling and club swinging act is enti-
tied to all the praise that was accorded
him. The 3. P. O. f. drill led by Bob
by Beach was unique and exceedingly
well done, and the Kenno-La Barre trio
put on an acrobatic and trapeze turn
in an excellent manner. The Van
brothers in their musical specially,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-17
WHERE 1T COMES FROM.
Something About the Paper Used by the
Business Houses of Montana.


Business Houses of Montana.
There are few stationers, printers
and merchants generally in this north
western country who do not preserve
cordial memories of Mr.. Geo. E. Doll,
who has represented Wright, Barrett
& Stilwell Co. of st. Paul for many
years, distributing their varied lines of
printers stock stationery and building
papers to the retail and jobbing trade.
Although still a young man Mr.. Doll
is one of the pioneers of the travel
ing fraternity who makes his stamp
ing ground amongst the Montana
trade. and his persistent and effective
work may be traced in the extensive
use in this section of papers bearing
the popular WatermarkS Union Bond,
Dakota Avon" Defender" and
Alpha Linen Ledger" 1t may be OF
interest to the users of these papers
to know that these watermarks :! are ar,
something more than mere tanclful
titles used to designate certain brands
and grades of papers. They are the
copyrighted trademarks of one of the
most reliable of paper houses, the
Wright, Barrett & Stilwell Co. of ST.
Paul, who stand behind them with the
unblemished reputation of years OF eX-
perience in the manufacture ana SAFE
of paper. Any one of these celebrated
watermarks is a guarantee to the pur-
chaser that the sheet of paper con-
tanning it is the best value in its
grade obtainable This firm also man
ufactures the famous Monarch" brand
of roofing paper, which mas pfactlcaliy
driven competition from the heid IN
this section. The w, B. d ). GO. also
furnish the bulk of the print paper
used in the Northwest, all of the lead
ing Montana dailies being supplied by
them
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-17
NMoNG THE
@lUB WoMEN

The Atlas club met as usual on FRI
day. Mrs. Kicker read very interest
ing paper on George w. Gable and
Other Southern Writers" In current
events the Money Question" was dis
cussed and 1t was decided to continue
This years programme on Germany
is of unusual interest and profit to the
members of the Homer club, particu-
larly to those who are supplementing it
with some reading and study of the
language. Mrs. McCracKin's well-writ-
ten paper on the 'Carlovignian Emper-
ors, the Saxon Dynasty, the Consolida-
ton and Defense of the Empire" was
most helpful in Its mastery presenta-
ton of the important facts of each
reign. Mrs. Groeneveld told the stories
of Christian and Isolde, Parsifal. Lohen
grin and the Holy Grail those splen-
did conceptions of legendary ages which
Richard Wagner wrought into music
dramas of great moral significance and
beauty. Mrs. brennan gave a five
minute sketch of Handel" mentioning
the early evidences of his genius and
naming some of his masterpieces.
At the West Side Shakespeare club,
Miss Mary Fosselman's very well writ
ten paper on THE Church and the
House of Commons During the Reign
of King Henry w." was the main
feature of the last meeting of the West
Side Shakespeare club, which met with
Mrs. Dan Yancey, on Caledonia street.
The first and second acts of Part II. of
king Henry w." were read and dis
cussed. followed by the usual pro-
gramme, roll call, quotations and ad-
journment. The club will meet with
Mrs. Richard White, on Caledonia
street. Tuesday, Dec. 10, after which
short vacation will be taken until after
the HOLIDAYS
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-17
PROMISES TO Do BETTER
j. w. Goddard Will Support His
Wife and Children.
is RELEASED ON A BOND
Thomas o'Ksere. Also Charged With
Failure to Provide, Internationally
Dismissed = The Stories to JUS
tice OF the Peace Devine.

There is trouble in the O'Keefe fam
lily at Carroll. Because Of 1t Thomas
Okeefe was arrested yesterday on the
charge of refusing to support his chill
dren, a misdemeanor under the stat
utes. From the evidence Mr.. O'Keefe
produces and from his explanation it
would appear that he is the victim of
his wife's wrath. Bills and accounts
he showed the officers proved that he
had purchased more than $92 worth of
groceries for his family last month
and that he is an Industrious man.
Last month his pay check at the lower
works, where he is employed. was $127,
and this month he has earned $50.
Not so good a defense has I. w. God
dard, a scavenger. arrested yesterday
on the same charge and now out on
500 bail. Goddard is the father of five
children, the elder of whom is not
more than s years of age They and
their mother. Mrs. Goddard. have been
living in Deer Lodge while Goddard re-
manned in Anaconda. Mrs. Goddard
and the children have not received
proper support and when their condi-
ton was investigated Thursday by
Frank Conley they were found to be
absolutely destitute. Mr. Conley sent
them to this city and made arrange
ments for their care, and warrant
was issued for Goddard's arrest on the
charge of failing to support his chill
dren.
The cases of O'Keefe and Goddard
came up last evening before Justice Of
the Peace Devine. The stories told at
the hearings We're substantially the
same as related above. Upon the con-
clusion of the examination Judge De-
vine ordered O'Keefe discharged from
custody The court also dismissed God
dard on condition that he furnish
$500 bond to back UP the promise he
made 70 provide proper care and sus-
tenance for his wife and children.
Goddard furnished the required amount
and was accordingly released.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-17

tie daughter, returned home Saturday
morning, having spent five weeks Wis
iting relatives in the East. Mr.. Stull
has resumed his charge as pastor of
the M. e. church.
Mr.. Holly, who is representing the
Sheridan Fuel company, arrived in Bill
ings from Sheridan Friday night. Mr..
Holly will make Billings his future
home.
Miss Alice Barnes. state superin-
tendent of the W. c. T. u, who Is Wis
iting the various organizations in Mon
tana before going to California for the
winter, spent Saturday in Billings.
John Kohout of Butte, who is inter-
ested in the Billings brewery, spent
Saturday in town.
Mrs. Nina Brown. who has been Wis
iting in Sparta, Wis, returned Sun
day morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Chapman of
Hearst mountain spent Sunday in Bill
ings.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-17
THE SKATING SEASON.
Mountain View Park Rink May IL
Opened Next Sunday,


The probabilities are that this Christ
mas season of 1899 will be season of
Joy Tor those who love the exhilarating
pastlme of ice skating. Already the
weather and other conditions are such
as TO gladden. the heart of the skater
ana every indication points to a con-
snuance OF those conditions. The mer-
chants VINO deal in ice skates have
placed samples Of their stock in their
ulsplay windows, and the small boy is
beginning 10 ask himself if he wouldn't
l nn as soon nave pair Of skates for
christmas as a sled, anyway. There
are a rev new wrinkles in skates this
year IN the way Of clamps and locks,
but generally the old and well-tried nat
terms will probably find the greater
favor.
There has been skating, and good
skating, too, in Anaconda for the mast
week. The old favorite pond down near
the East Anaconda railroad yards has
been covered with good, thick ice for
quite while, and the young folks have
not been slow in taking advantage OF
the fact Daily there are hundreds of
young people who find pleasure and re-
creation there.
But there is a skating rink available
for Anaconda people that is a skating
rink. That is the big lake at Mountain
View park, west of the city. This lake
was constructed last summer by the
management of the park with a view to
afford boating facilities for the crowds
or plcnickers who visited the new re-
sort. Unfortunately it was not COM
pleted until late in the season, but I'M
mediately upon it's completion the water
was turned in and the possibilities OF
the lake as skating rink were at once
made apparent. The body of water is
four acres in extent and lies in a spot
sheltered from the wind by clumps OF
trees.
Mr.. Talbot of the B.. A. & p, which
company conducts Mountain View park,
announced last evening that he had
visited the lake but conditions were
found to be unfavorable, and the prop
osition for running Skaters" train
to the new park to-day was abandoned
1t had been intended that, should the
big rink he found in a favorable condi-
ton a train would be run this after
noon, leaving the Anaconda station at
2 o'clock or Whereabouts
Next Sunday, however this arrange
ment will be carried out, un-
less there should be such an
as will render the ice impractieable for
that no such untoward movement in
temperature will occur, but that all
will be propitious for the formal open
Ing of the winter season at Mountain
View.
Doubtless Mountain View rink will
become the most popular resort of its
kind that Anaconda has ever known.
The mana cement will provide rest
houses" arc lights and such other ac-
commodations as are properly part Of
a first-class skating rink
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-17

Where's My Dog?" are all right and
they deserved every clap of the hand
which they received last night. The
programme concluded with the best
performance of trained dogs that has
ever been seen in Anaconda.
Altogether, Beach 6 Bowers give a
show that is acceptable in every re-
speet-there is plenty of fun and music
and there is an entire absence of
coarseness and vulgarity which SO often
form an element in modern-day min
strelsy. Beach & Bowers company is
assured of hearty welcome when it
next comes to Anaconda.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-17
FINED FIFTY DOLLARS.
Tim Sullivan Would Have Received More
but for His Promise to Reform.


but for His Promise to Reform.
When Tim Sullivan was brought be-
fore Police Judge Kennedy last night
for sentence. he told the court that he
intended to reform and would cease to
make trips to the bad lands in search
of trouble. Judge Kennedy told him
he was glad to hear it and would re-
duce the sentence accordingly. Before
passing sentence. however. the court
INDUCED in another lecture that was
easily worth $25 of fine, and wound
up by fining the defendant $50, in de-
fault of which Sullivan will go to jail
for IS days.
Mollie Rogers was in court with her
attorney, r. p. O'Brien. to answer the
charge of assault in the second degree
in using a razor on Sullivan's counter
ance. Bv consent of Deputy Prosecut-
ing Attorney Casey the charge was re-
duced to assault in the third degree-a
misdemeanor-and the bail fixed at $25.
The case will come up Monday at 1880
.. m.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-17
A Change of Positions,

J. w. Bridges has been installed as
night manager of the Postal Telegraph
office in this city. Mr.. Bridges sue
ceeds A. A. Bright, who will hereafter
devote his entire attention to receiving
the race returns at the pool room. Mr..
Bridges was formerly stationed in Ana
conda during the vacation of Manager
Ramsdell and has since that gentle
mans return been located at Havre.
where he has occupied the position OF
second trick" train dispatcher on the
Great Northern railway.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-17

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Gallagher j. McCloud, P. Padden, H.
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Thurman, B. Smith, @. Johnson. W.
Martin, F. NJ. Tucker. W. H. Martin,
j. Corrette, W. A. Larkins. r. Downey,
NJ. Griffin C. Hines. ]. Wolf, w. C.
Siderfin, J. kennedy, B. Barrett, J.
Pierlson, W. Pfouts, ]. Spafford. II.
Talent, A. Muller, B. Worthington, O..
Ornstein, r. Cooney, J. L. Sampson D.
Hopkins, E. K. Cox, B. Farlin, F. C.
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fels A. REYNOLDS