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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-10
A BRILLIANT RECEPTION.


Havana, July 9.-The reception and
bali last evening given by General Lud-
low, military commander, outshone ev-
cry other social function in Havana in
recent years. Innumerable red, white
and blue electric lights, thousands of
loses. hundreds of flags and no end of
sabres, bayonets and rifles artistically
grouped. made the scene within the pal
ace memorable. More than a thousand
guests attended. Music was furnished
by two military bands. All the foreign
consuls We're in evidence, most of them
wearing glittering orders and many of
the women were handsome jewels. Gen
eral Ludlow gave the function in honor
of Independence day and the represen-
tative Cubans and Spaniards of Havana
We're present.
American officials here are surprised
at the large number of Cubans now ap-
plying in the province of Santiago for
a share of the American gratuity. The
Cuban officers had assured them that
there was not a hundred men in the
province who would accept money from
the United States, basing the assurance
on kilograms which pusported to come
from Santiago. Even when 1t became
known that these dispatches were in
spired by Cuban malcontents here and
concocted in the Inglaterra cafe it was
still felt that these opponents of a ra-
tional solution of the Cuban army ques-
ton might be able to prevent large
number from applying to the American
paymasters. Those who knew the facts
of the case believed that the Santiago
insurgents We're much underestimated
on the payrols especially as the Cuban
generals had always claimed that more
than 60 per cent. of the army was in
Santiago province. 1t turns out that
the jealousy that existed in war times
between the eastern and western troops
still exists and that those in Santiago
province are more likely to reject than
accept advice from Havana.
Sixty weapons have been delivered to
the mayor of the city. Two hundred
and eighty-four applications have been
refused. The supplementary lists will
be ready in about 10 days.
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JONES NOT ANXIOUS.
But Would Not Hesitate If the People
Call Him.

Toledo, Ohio, July 9.-Mayor Jones to-
day took occasion to deny the stories that
have been printed to the effect that he
expects to be a candidate for governor in
case John r. Mclean is nominated by the
democrats. Mayor Jones stated to the
associated press that personally he is not
anxious nor is he waiting an opportunity
of any sort of disruption to take the field
He feels he owes the citizens of Toledo
his services as mayor. at least until such
time as the people of the state demand an
independent candidate. He will not hesi-
tate then to so into the field for any Of
flee where he can be useful 1t is thought
the feeling will crystallize in the state af-
ter the democratic convention At the
Buffalo conference Mayor Jones received
assurance that the combined efforts of
the reform movement would be with him,
should he desire to be candidate.
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DARK FOR DEFENDANT.
One Man Says He Saw Rockinger Shoot
Terrell.

Special Dispatch to the Standard
Livingston. July 9.-The case against
Henry Rockinger for shooting Mark Ter
rel on the night of July at Bear Gulch
begins to look dark for the defendant.
who is in jail here. This evening Coroner
Lear and County Attorney Miller came
down from Jardine, where the shooting
took place. They had the gun with which
the shooting was done, a 3S self-acting re-
volver. and the bullet, which was taken
from Terrell's body after he died on
Friday and a quantity of evidence taken
before a coroner's jury. who brought in
as their verdict that the deceased came
to his death at the hands of Henry Rock
niger. One witness testified that he saw
Rockinger shoot Terrell after being told
to do so by one of the crowd with whom
the latter was having trouble.
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Difference of Opinion.

Cape Town. July 9.-W. p. Schriner,
prime minister of the colony of the Cape
of Good Hope. says the cape government
regards the Transvaal reform proposals
as adequate and calculated to secure a
peaceful settlement. The colonial pre-
mier, however represents the Afrikander
element.
Sir John Gordon Sprigg, former prime
minister and colonial secretary, who is an
imperiaIist, considers them locally made
quate to meet the just conditions of the
Outlanders, and altogether less than Sir
Alfred Milner, governor of the colony and
British commissioner for South Africa de-
manded of President Kruger at the
Bloemfontein conference.
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SEALS DISAPPEARING.
Not One-Tenth as Many as in Former
Years.

Not One-Tenth as Many as in Former
Years.
Seattle, Wash. July 9.-E. w. Clark,
who is a special agent of the govern
ment in charge of the Seal islands, in
Bering sea, arrived here to-day He
left the islands June IA. He said.
The provisions of the Paris tribunal
are totally inadequate. l am confident
that seal life is not one-tenth as great
as in former years. The destruction of
the herd is still progressing under pei
agic sealing. About three out of every
five killed are recovered, the other two
sink. Fully three female seals are killed
to two males"
Mr. Clark reports there were no pei
agic sealers around the islands when he
left, but he was told that the fleet had
gathered and was following the seal
herd on it's return from southern wa
ters. He also reports a big salmon
catch along the Aleutin islands.
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A GREAT P0W-W0W.
Celebrating the Traditional Rites of the
Winnebagos

Chicago, July "a special to the
Times-H Herald from Decatur Neb.
says: The greatest Indian pow-wow
in recent years began at the Omaha
Winnebago Indian reservation TO-DAY.
1t is held at Yellow Smokes lodge, five
miles north of Decatur. A great many
Indians have already pitched tn sir
tents and great preparations are be ng
made for a two weeks celebration.-
The Indians of the reservations of
Northern Nebraska have been arrar g
ing for this great event for mon rs.
The chieftains gave it out to the whites
that the celebration this year would
eclipse anything attempted by the
Omaha and Winnebago tribes dur ng
the last quarter of century.
The traditional rites and Gers monte
of these ancient tribes will be per-
formed. If not prohibited by he
authorities, the savage war dance Will
be INDUCED in as a grand finale The
chieftains say the event will draw to-
gether no fewer than 5000 Indians.
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WILL GET OFF.
Mrs. Weld VIII Not Prosecute the Thi ev
ing Porter.

San Francisco, July 9.--Lewis McEl-
roy, exporter of the Hotel Richelieu,
who was arrested in Chicago for steal
ing $4,000 worth of diamonds from the
trunk of Mrs. William G. Weld. a guest
at the hotel in May last, will not be
brought back to stand his trial for the
crime.
The jewels have been recovered and
are now in the custody of Chief of Po-
lice Lees Mrs. Weld. who is said to
be one of the wealthiest women of Bos-
ton, declines to prosecute the case ow-
ing to the dislike of notoriety and word
has been wired to Chicago to release
McElroy. The jewels were stolen in
May last from Mrs. Yields trunk while
she was absent in the Yosemite valley.
McElroy went East and the gems were
sent by friend to him at the ST.
Charles hotel, Chicago. The express
company was notified in time and in
stead of being delivered the package
was returned here McElroy having
been arrested in the meantime.
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GRACEFUL As A SWAN
Shamrock has q Sail-Stretchipg
Trip.
WILL BEAT THE YANKEE
That Is the Confident Opinion Of English
Yachtsrnen = She Is the Finest
Racer Ever Seen in the
Solent

Southampton, July 9.--Yachting cir
cles in the Solent We're never more ex-
cited than now over the prospects in
the forthcoming race for the Americas s
cup between the Shamrock and Column
bia. Yachtsmen could be seen in all
directions in southampton, Kythe,
Calshot and Cowes. Every movement
was veiled with the prCfoundest secrecy
and, owing to the rumors in circulation
that her sails were unsatisfactory, the
interest was intensified. Newspaper ms II
and photographers gathered in large
numbers and would have given any
thing to know the programme, but
nothing was given out.
Sir Thomas Upton, delighted with his
new treasure. and the brothers Jane
son were on board the Iverna John
Jamesons cutter, and Will Fife, the
designer Of the Shamrock, was much in
evidence.
In Southampton water the Shamrock
presented a magnificent sight The
slight breeze was just enough to fill her
sails, but she glided speedily and as
gracefully as a swan. 1t should be un-
derstood that yesterdays trip was in no
sense a test of speed. although the
Iverna and Satanita accompanied her.
1t was solely for the purpose of sail
stretching.
Very soon it became apparent that
there was not a shadow of foundation
for the unfavorable reports. No doubt
a few minor alterations will be found
necessary. but the sails We're pro-
nounced generally excellent.
The helm trials Were even more salts
factory, if possible. as she answered all
demands beautifully and without the
least trouble.
After passing Calshot castle she was
directed toward Cowes. where she was
eagerly scanned by crowds of experts
already arrived for the season. dis
tinguished expert and yachting au-
thority said to the correspondent of the
associated press that the Shamrock was
1.-The finest yacht ever seen in the So
lent"
Starting again. she went along like a
shot out of gun, heading for the West
channel and Yarmouth Then she re-
turned toward Southampton.
A member of the crew said to the cor
respondent of the associated press:
THE Shamrock will do what she is
built for and will beat the Yankee. She
sailed admirably, without a hitch, and
answered to her helm to perfection,
which Is one of the greatest consldera-
tions. We are going, to win, but it is
impossible yet to conclude the yachts
full capacity" ~.
Sir Thomas7sLipton expressed himself
as satisfied with the SPIN"
Interest is now centered in the spins
with the Britannia, which will be ready
on Monday for at least four encounters.
In yachting circles the opinion is gen
eral that the Shamrock must beat the
Britannia at least half an hour, con-
sidering the speed the Columbia devel-
oped in the races with the Defender.
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TIMIO AMERICANS.
The English Are Getting the Best In
yestments In Cuba.

City of Mexico, July 9,-Spaniards
formerly in business in Havana and
other Cuban cities are now arriving
here, looking for investments, and say
that by October fully $780, 900, 600 of
Spanish capital will have been with
drawn from the islands for Spaniards
of wealth do not want to risk a long
period of political unrest and possible
coming into power of professional Gu
ban politicians. This wealth which is
being taken away by Spanish is good
cash, and Will mainly be taken to Spain
for investment. while some will come to
Mexico. Spanish merchants and plant
ers now here report the English as be-
ing the holdest investors now in Cuba.
and declare the Americans are timid
and have lost many large businesses
which have passed into English hands.
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KRUGER DALlYING.
Outlanders. Are Disappointed in the
Propositions.


London, July 10.-The special dis
patches to the morning papers from
Cape Town and johannesburg concur as
to the complexity and obscurity of the
Boer proposals and declare that the
outlanders are profoundly disappointed.
In johannesburg it is believed that
President Kruger is only dallying to
gain time until the weather makes
campaigning difficult for the Britishers.
w. P. Schrener, the Cape premier,
has addressed letter to an Afrikander
paper published in Cape Town. declar-
ing that there is no ground whatever
for the active interference of the i'm
perial government in the Transvaal as
the Boer proposals are satisfactory.
This has aroused great Indignation in
the Cape colony, where it is regarded
as mischievous. ill-timed and calculated
to encourage President Kruger and to
embarass Sir Alfred Miner.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-10
BOUGHT IRON MINES.
The Texado Island Prop rty Pure ase
by John ID. Rock felier.


Chicago, July "a special to the
Tribune from Tacoma, Wash, says:
John d. Rockefeller has purchased the
Texado island iron mines in British
Columbia The mines will be operated
by the Monte Cristo Mining company,
owned and controlled by Rockefeller,
and it is probable development work
will be commenced at once.
The price paid for the property is a
secret Six years ago an effort was
made to buy the mines and $3.50, 900 was
asked for them. The ore runs sc per
cent and is considered as good as any
iron produced in the country, and the
mines lie within 200 feet of tidewater.
Rockefeller. it is stated, will soon be-
gin the erection of a plant to handle
the ore, as at present there is none
in the Pacific Northwest. 1t is said the
plant will be established in Tacoma,
owing to the cheapness of coke and the
railroad facilities here.
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GOLD STANDARD.
India VIII Not BE Permitted to Return
to silver Basis.

London, July 9.-The report of the
parliamentary committee on Indian
currency, just issued in the form of a
blue book, approves the decision of the
government not to revert to silver
standard. 1t argues that 1t would be
impossible to maintain the status quo
permanently, and that therefore recon-
mends that measures be taken to intro
duce a gold standard with the British
sovereign as legal tender, and advises
that the Indian mints be allowed to
coin gold without restriction on the
same terms as the Australian mints.
Finally, by a majority of votes, the
committee recommends fixing the rupee
rate at sixteen pence. The report says
in conclusion:
THE effective establishment of a gold
standard is of paramount Importance
to the material interests of India not
only to promote existing trade, but to
encourage the influx of capital"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-10

7. Colgrove of Hastings has formally
launched his boom for the governorship
an anti-factional candidate. State Sem
ator Foster. who is managing his cam
paign, has sent letters to the leading poll
ttcians here urging an Endorsement of Mr..
Colgrove on the ground that as the sena-
torship will surely go to the eastern side.
Western Michigan is clearly entitled to
the governorship. These letters were sent
to Pingree and Mcmillan men alike.
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been talk of a., ther democratic state
ticket The anti-Goebel democrats of
Warren have called meeting here for
tomorrow. In the event of the initial
movement here being taken up in other
parts of the state. Hon. John D. Carroll
Col. w. c. Breckinredge and ex-Gover-
nor j. Proctor Knott are spoken of for
the nomination of governor. So far
however, this movement is limited to
certain localities.
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Probably Carried.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Billings, July 9.-Returns from the spe-
cial election on the question of a county
free high school were received to-day
from Columbus which gave two in favor
of the proposition and lO4 against. No re-
turns are expected from outlying districts
for several days. but 1t is not thought
that they will materially change the re-
turns now in. which gI-e 665 for and PSI
against.
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SCANDALOUS REPORTS.
Signor Ressmants Rooms Rified While
He Was Diving

he was Dying.
Paris, July 9.-Scandalous reports are
in circulation in connection with the
death here yesterday of Signor Ress-
mant. formerly Italian ambassador to
France. 1t is alleged that while he was
lying at the point of death three per-
sons, including an official of the Italian
embassy, rifled his rooms and took
away a. quantity of papers
The anti-Semite journals connect the
story with the Dreyfus affair. 1t ap-
pears that about fortnight ago Signor
Ressman had an immense quantity OF
documents destroyed, declaring that if
they were left they might harm vari-
GUS people" 1t is also suggested that
the search may have been instigated by
Signor Crisp. the former Italian pre-
mier. who practically dismissed Signor
Resonant from the Italian embassy in
Paris in 1895 because the diplomatist
had failed to make the French press fa-
vorable to the Crispi government.
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Forty to Two.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Billings, July "a game of baseball
was played here to-day between Billings
and Livingston. in which seven innings
were played before brisk thunder storm
came up and caused an interruption. The
home team had 1t all their own way and
won with a score of 40 to 2. Our people
are now anxious to cross bats with Hell
ena and Anaconda.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-10

Francis Joseph and the European sover-
eigns kilograms of congratulation upon
the escape from assassination on last
Thursday of his father. ex-king Milan.
Several priests have been arrested on
charges of completely in the attempt.
Gjuara, the would-be assassin. has con-
fessed that he was instigated by the radi-
calls from st. Petersburg who were dis
missed from the army as the result of
finding compromising documents.
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London, July 10.-The Times descrlb-
ing and commenting on the spin OF the
Shamrock on Saturday says:
1T is generally conceded that she is
the fastest light weather craft in the
Solent She went very steadily and
seemed very easy on the helm, quite Up
to expectations. Her canvas fitted well
and the trial was extremely satisfie-
tory in every way"
Another correspondent writes to the
Times: THE general impression is that
she is a vessel of great power, with
considerable free board, in that respect
somewhat dwarfing the Meteor and
Samantha. Saturdays breeze, although
light, was somewhat unsteady in force
and direction, but the stronger puffs
seemed to have little keeling effect on
the vessel despite her enormous can
vas.
'Hr gear is all of the finest wire and
looks marvelously like spiders web
when viewed in the company of the
crowd of cruising vessels here. 1t Is
to be hoped that Fife has not unduly
reduced the seantling of the gear with
the intention of saving weight, but the
accident last Thursday when the bow
spirit iron work proved inadequately
strong, gives ground for some nervous
ness on this part.
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Quiet at Pueblo.

Pueblo, Colo, July 9,-All has been quiet
here to-day in the smelter situation. Con-
siderable numbers of people have gathered
about the Eilers plant of the American
Smelling and Refining company, where
men were induced to quit work, but there
has been no demonstration and no arrests
have been made.
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HOMELESS AND HUNGRY.
The Flood Carried Destruction and Des-
OIation With 1t.

st. Louis, Mo-, July "a special to
the Globe-Democrat from Angleton,
Texas, says: All the streets of this
town are under two or three feet of
water. Very few lives have been lost
in this vicinity, but the losses of live
stock and crops will be heavy. Cattle
along the Bastrop have been drowned
by the thousands. The destruction in
Oyster creek valley is absolutely COM
plete Negro cabins have been washed
away by the dozens and the poor blacks
are absolutely penniless, homeless and
hungry. -.@.s...
Caney In MatagordaN county, on the
west, to Chocolate on the east, dis.
tance of Ss miles, and has carried COM
plete destruction and desolation with it.
Absolutely nothing is left which was
touched by the flood,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-10
GIVEN A BANQUET.
Captain Landon Stopped Over in Toast
ing the Queen.


London, July 9.-At the conclusion
of the centenary review and inspec-
ton of metropolitan volunteers in the
horse guards parade yesterday after
noon, Captain d. C. Falls and Captain
Francis G. Landon, Of the 7th regiment,
N. g., of the state of New York, who
witnessed the review ON the inv:iation
of Colonel Sir Charles Edward Howard
Vincent commandant Of the Queens
Westminster volunteers, were ban.iuet-
ted at headquarters by this regiment.
the band at intervals playing the
American airs.
In response to a toast to the United
States, Captain Landon declared that
wherever and whenever England need
ed Americas sons, the latter would
stand side by side with Bri.ons ard
march shoulder to shoulder. He con-
cluded his remarks. which were loudly
cheered, by toasting the queen.
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Instantly Killed,

Elko, New, July 9-Mike Sheridan,
section boss on the Central Pacific rail-
road, was riding along the track on
railway velocipede to-day. when he
was struck and instantly killed by
special train conveying teachers to the
National Educational convention at Los
Angeles
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CONTRACT LET.
Northern Pacific Line to Seattle VIII Be
Shortened.

Minneapolis, Mimi, July "a Ia
coma. Wash, special to the Times says:
The contract for building the Palmer
and Auburn cutoff of the Northern
Pacific was let yesterday to p. ]. Heney
of Seattle. and Nelson Bennett of Ia
coma. The contract price for building
the % miles of track is understood to
be about 100000. Some of the work is
of very difficult nature. The con-
tractors have until November to COM
plete the work. 1t is expected they
will put 500 men at work within a few
weeks if they can get them. The cut
off will become part of the main line,
shortening the distance eight miles to
Tacoma and nearly 40 to Seattle.
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Short in His Accounts.

Philadelphia, July 9.-The disappear
ance last week OF William Young, real
estate dealer of this city, has brought to
light the fact that he is about $4,000
short in his accounts with his clients.
A warrant for Young's arrest has been
issued and the sheriff has seized his
property to satisfy his creditors.
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ON. HIS WAY EAST.
Baker VIII Not Get Another Chance to
Escape.

Escape.
San Francisco, July 9.-Willard f,
Baker, who is wanted in Boston for en-
bezzlement from the Adams Express
company Is now on his way back to
that city in charge of Inspector Nor
rissey and Captain Dugan. The facts
of his arrest in Seattle. his unsuccessful
fight against extraditiop proceedings,
his clever escape from the officers who
brought him to this city and his recap
ture on Saturday by the local police
have been told in these dispatches. His
guards before taking the overland train
for Boston expressed themselves as con-
fident that no further attempt at es-
cape would be made by the prisoner,
for he will not be given another oppor-
tunity to make a break for liberty.