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When the Century Begins.
To the Editor OF the Standard.

TO the Editor OF the Stan1arQ.
Your editorial this morning on the
appointment in Chicago of a commit
tee to ascertain the exact date on
which the beginning of the twentieth
century begins. causes me to write this
article and ask the pertinent ques-
tion:,
Are years counted or enumerated as
dollars, pounds or yards? If not, will
some one tell why not?
If the first year of the the first CEN
fury counts nothing, why is that rule
not operative in the following centu-
ries? According to the rule by which
some of these people figure 1t out, a
child to be born on Jan. 1. 1899, will
only be one day old on the I'd Of Janu-
airy. 1900. Now, there is no getting
away from this, for there Is not rule
in the universe that won't apply to
more than one thing; and If the first
year of the first century counts 80" the
first year of our LIVES counts the same,
and the first billion dollars that Is paid
on a ten billion debt counts 0. Consa-
o1ontlv they have to nay eleven ailfion
dollars to redeem a ten billion amount
of money to give away for the s1ke of
supporting their childish and nonsen-
steal argument
If any one who argues that the TWEEN
tinth century begins on Jan. /, 1900 will
tell me why years are not enumerated
like any thing else, he will confer a
favor not only upon the writer but
upon millions Of students of chrono-
logy w. E. L.
Butte, Dec. 20
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-21
A Chance for a Game.

~ HE football enthusiasts Of Butte
and Anaconda should leave no
strings loose in the endeavor to
bring the Carlisle Indian football team
to Butte for game on their way home
from California. The Carlisle team Is
one Of the strongest in the entire East,
having been successful in almost every
game played the past season. The
eleven passed through Salt Lake on
Monday, and during the next few days
will play games with the leading foot
ball teams of the Pacific coast.
The Indians have asked for a game
in Salt Lake on their way back, but
they ask a guarantee which the Salt
Lake people have not yet agreed to
give. Without doubt the Indians could
be induced to make the trip from Og.
den to Butte on a liberal guarantee,
whether the Salt Lake game is ar
ranged or not.
Football seems to have been some
what on the wane in Montana the past
few years, but this is doubtless owing
to the fact that few first-class teams
could be induced to visit Montana. The
old enthusiasm is merely dormant and
would quickly be reused to life with a
game between the pick of Montana's
players and the famous Carlisle team.
An eleven could be selected from the
two Butte eevens and the Anaconda
eleven which, with practice from now
until the date that might be fixed for
the game, would force the Indians to
do their utmost in order to win. 1t Is
believed that there would be plenty OF
people who would subscribe part of the
guarantee necessary to bring the Car
Isle team to Montana.
IF the Indian team is brought to
Montana nothing but the severest
blizzard imaginable could prevent the
game from being a financial success.
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to prove that the thea-er Is wirFed
and ought to be abolished. rhe the
alter cannot be called criminal ard
vicious simply because 'It is -un .cr
the money there is in it, Eve.y b,.ci-
ness esta blishment in the world is "a
run for the money there is in it." Mel
Their doctors nor lawyers work for lna
mere love of it. Thousa ads OF in
stances are known where Glergymen
even have left fields of labor where
their labor has been successful netely
because a larger salary was offered in
some other field. Church fairs are
supposed to be run for 1.-The money
there is in it."
Equally wide of the point Is the ar
gument made by DR.. Breeder that
theaters should be condemned because
some of the people who attend them
are not reputable. Surely the doctor
would not contend that all who attend
theaters are "the scum of society,
thieves, robbers drunkards, cut
threats, ignorant, street loafers, idle,
vain, frivolous" etc. No institution
can be condemned because some who
attend the institution are people of
disrepute or are ignorant Would the
clergyman condemn churches because
sometimes the vile and the ignorant
attend them? Should the Bible be con-
demned because the vicious and the
criminal may sometimes read it? OF
course 1t would not be contended for a
moment that any are criminal or VI
cious because they go to church or read
the Bible; nor. on the other hand, does
1t appear from the clergyman's argu-
ment that the robbers. the cut throat is
and the vicious became such because
of their attendance at theaters.
Not all plays are good. There are
plays which should never be permitted
on the stage Of any theater. There
are other plays the influence Of which
is Of the highest character. There are
plays which do as much good in the
world as any one influence for good
| which the world contains. II is idle to
condemn theaters because some of the
| plays staged at some of the theaters
are Qebaslng ana vile. one might as
well condemn all books because some
books are bad, all newspapers because
some newspapers are bad, all church
members because sometimes q church
| member turns out to be a bank en-
bezzler or a moral leper. If good peo-
pie will patronize good newspapers in
stead of bad ones, buy good books in
stead of bad ones, attend good plays
and stay away from bad ones, there
would be an improvement all along
the social line. But an indiscriminate
opposition to all theaters is more harm
full than beneficial for the reason that
it Is unjust-and injustice and preju-
dice cannot win in this reasoning age.
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his champions would have people be-
IF commercial progress, nor objected
to the acquisition of all necessary coal
ing and naval stations. Nor has 1t pro-
posed the recognition of Aguinaldo or
any one else as a distator, although 1t
Is certain that If there is to be a die
tator at all, a native of the country,
and not the president of the United
States, should be such dictator.
The demand of the opposition has
been that the government of the United
States should give to the Filipinos the
assurance that 1t had no purpose to
"subjugate" them, and that at some
reasonable time in the future they
were to have a government Of their
own.
1t Is incomprehensible how any fair
minded American can question the
soundness or justice of this view. And
1t never has been seriously attempted
save by shifty evasions, the raising of
false issues, and haggling over imma-
terial points-such as the character OF
Aguinaldo. for example.
If the administration had announced
its purpose to deal justly by the islands,
and then Aguinaldo had attacked the
American forces, he would have been
clearly in the wrong, and to some ex-
tent his character would have been in
ISSUE But there was never a word In
administration circles against his char
acter until ne began to show antagon-
ism to Mr.. McKinley's policy. Then
it was suddenly discovered that he was
an "unprincipled upstart." a "brbe-
taker," bandit" "cutthroat," and
alternately, a uld-be-dictator' and
a brainless puppet in the hands of de-
signing men; while those suggesting
the palpable injustice Of such course
| We're savagely denounced as "Aguin-
aldo worshippers, "copperheads' and
TRAITORS Many of the ablest men in
the United States of all parties con-
scientiously believe that if Mr.. McKin-
ley had pursued the proper course,
there never would have been Filipino
gun pointed at the American flag; that
the sickening sacrifice of American life
would have been avoided, hundreds of
millions in treasure saved and every
needed commercial advantage acquired
with the hearty good will of the native
population.
The Bacon resolution presents the
issue in such way that it cannot sue
cessfully be avoided. To oppose it is
| equivalent to saying that we have
right to steal a mans coat because we
helped him to get it, and because, fur
| ther he is not now and never will be
capable Of taking care Of a coat.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-21

IN a recent interview Bishop Arnet
! the noted colored divine. sounded
note Of warning to the republican
leaders who propose to cut down the
representation of the South in repub-
lican conventions. He said: The
adoption of the Payne resolution would
virtually make the party sanction the
suffrage restriction laws in Louisiana,
Mississippi and South Carolina. If dis
reimbursement of the colored voters by
Southern democrats be condemned how
can their disfra nchisement in repub-
lican national conventions be upheld?
One is quite as unjust as the other"
Bishop Arnet makes good point with
out doubt, but he is woefully mistaken
If he expects to find consistency in the
republican party.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-21

RI REGIMENTS against the theater
recently made by a clergyman
Of Des Moines, Iowa, are Of a
character which, 1t would seem, cannot
convince thinking people and witch
show Q prejudice and unfalrne IS that
cannot fail to do harm to the cause
the clergyman espouses. Certainly
clergymen are entitled to oppose he
theater if they are so disposed, and
they are entitled to give their reasons
for so doing. But the clergyman IN
question, Rev. H. o. Breedea, surely
went wide Of the point in the srgu-
ments he advanced. In the course of
his sermon he says of the thelter:
1T is simply run for the mt rey
there is in It, Every )ne knows tnat
money is INSCRIPTIONS when it setks
to gain more money. If You will note
the class of people who usually attend
the theater you will find yet anouer
cause for an indictment. Looi- in the
pit, TIL scum of society, the thieves,
the robbers, the drunkar7s, the cut
Threats, the ignorant and the street
ioaSers. Go in the dress circle, there
you will find the idle, the :ain and the
frivolous. You viii! find th- libel me
and the professional gambler. Amer
the women you will find a large pcr-
centage of that unfortunate class VIII Sc
naiseries are equaled ally by their
vices"
Dr. Breeder seems peculiarly unfor-
tunate In the arguments he has chosen
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-21
A FAULTLESS PRODUCTION.
"a Bachelors Romance" Presented by
the Neili Company.


the Neill Company.
The Neill company made its initial
appearance before Butte audience at
the Grand last night and made good
every promise that had been made Tor
it, and satisfied every anticipation of
those who expected to see an organiZa-
ton Of artists give a faultless produce
ton Of splendid play. The pay
which served to introduce the company
to the people of Butte was "a Bach
elors Romance" the delightful com
edy which Martha Morton wrote for
Sol Smith Russell, and which proved
one Of that actors greatest successes.
The atmosphere of "A Bachelors Ro-
nance" is distinctly rural. The scenes
are laid in New York and New Eng
land and the characters are thoroughly
American. The Literary favor of "A
Bachelors Romance" is contributed by
David Holmes, the bachelor, the liter
airy critic on the Review; Mr.. Null
berry, an antique literary man, who
Is unable to turn his college educa ton
into money and bemoans the super
flciality Of the times in matters of lit
erature; Archibald Savage, a modern
and thoroughly up-to-date journalist
and the antithesis of Mulberry, and
Harold Reynolds, a reporter. What
ever dash Of wickedneTs and Worldi-
ness there Is in the play is furnished
by Gerald Holmes, a pleasure-lovins
man of the world, and by Helen Le-
grande, who, on the other hand, is a
fascinating widow of the world of socl-
ETY.. The first and third acts occur
in David's study the second in Helen
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The Standard can be found at the fol-
lowing news stands:
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Chicago at Postoffice.
Chicago at Auditorium Annex.
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Another Expert.

New York, Dec 20.-The entire pro-
ceedings in to-days session of the trial
of Roland B. Molineux for the murder
OF Mrs. Katharine J. Adams were de-
voted to the examination of John F..
Tyrrell of Milwaukee. a handwriting
expert. Mr.. Tyrrells evidence was
mainly technical. His study If the ex-
hibits, he declared, led him to the con-
clusion that the same hand wrote the
poison package as wrote the admitted
handwriting OF Molineux, and the Cor
nish and Harpster letters.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-21
WRECK IN THE YARDS.
1t Took Two Hours TO Clear the Main
Line,

There was bit of wreck II the
Montana Union yards yesterday AtTer-
noon. 1t might have neen serious -or
the two crews, but forum ltaly it tim
ed out to be merely an incident nf a
day. A freight train Was coming into
the west end of the yard and yard
engine was trundltng over tie 1siIs.
The main line engine warned the switch
engine crew that it vas coming. Tie
yard engine hustled off toward con-
venient switch, but before 1t could get
onto the siding the frtig7t "vertot:S it
and ran its cowcatcher INTO the water
tank Of the switch engine. The tram
came to standstill in an instant, ard
1t was couple of hours before the
main line was cleared Tive Dana Sc.
was slight and there we're no Injuries
to the crews.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-21

ernor Burnett was taken by his son. who
read the original inaugural address deliv-
cred on that occasion. General Joseph
Stewart, U. s. A. of Berkeley, represented
General Bennett Riley, who was military
and civil governor up to tho time of Gov
ernor Burnetts Inauguration. This was
followed by a re-enactment of other Incl
dents OF that day. Among the pioneers
present to-day were 20 who are now resi-
dents of New England. The exercises Will
extend over two days
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-21
Having q Vacation.

Broadhurst's "Why Smith Left
Home" company arrived In Butte last
night from Spokane. Broadhurst's
companies have always two weeks va
cation during the season, the. week
before Christmas and holy week. The
company playing "Why Smith Left
Home" will spend the week in Butte,
opening at the Grand opera house Sun
day night for a three nights engage
ment, with special Christmas natl
nee
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-21
GOLDEN JUBILEE.
Reproduction of the inauguration OF
CaIIfornia's First Governor.

San Jose, Cal, Dec. 20.-The celebration
of the golden jubilee Of the founding Of
California's government began here to-
day, The chief feature of to-day'5 pro-
ceedings was the reproduction of the in
auguration of Peter H. Burnett, the first
governor of the state. The part of Gov
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-21

Baton Rouge, La, Dec. 2o.-The DEM
ocratic state convention VIII oh began
here to-day nominated W. w. Heard.
present state auditor, for governor after
an exciting session.
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Queenstown, Dec. 21.--Considerable
anxiety Is felt regarding the Viii e
Star steamer Ocean c. Captain Cam
eron, which left New York on Nov. 81.
She Is so hours overdue.
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Butte Missoula and Great Falls, where
advertising rates will be furnished on ap-
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About the Theater.

Fl REGIMENTS against the theater
4 recently made by a clergyman
! of Des Moines, Iowa, are Of a
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-07
ISSSRsi CUR e COR .
- CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. On
Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use "a
EC in time. Sold by druggists III
SSlNESsINiHISlI

The healing properties of Banner
Sa1ve are truly marvellous. 1t is a
thorough antiseptic and heals all
wounds, cuts and burns without 1eav-
ing a scar. For sale by all drug
gists. dws3o
James 1. German, a cousin of Mayor
James German of this city, has been
nominated by the Democrats of Ohio
for the office of State Treasurer. Of
course the honor is an empty one in
the good old Republican State.
g Best on the market for coughs and
colds and all bronchial troubles; for
Group it has no equal" writes Henry
r. Whitford, South Canaan, Conn.,, of
One Minute Cough Cure. H. E. Tan
ner. dwtf
H. 3. G1asgo well known employee
of the Brass works went to Ohio a
short time ago for a visit. Last even
ing he returned from Ohio and brought
with him a wife. They will make their
home in Kenosha and are assured a
hearty welcome.
Talk about your California weather.
It isn't in it with Kenosha. o. Rogers,
living on Bond street, brought to this
office today some apple blossoms which
were p1ucked from a tree in his yard
They were perfectly developed and
had a delicious odor.
g. suffered with piles eleven years
before using DeWirt's Witch Hazel
Sa1ve; now my health is fully re-
stored, u feel like new born man" =
Conrad STANCE, Pierz, MINI. A sooth-
ing, healing preparation of standard
merit; beware of worthless counter
feits H. E.. Tanner. Cwtf
The people of Pleasant Prairie are
talking of trying to make a change in
the liquor license of the village. As
yet no petition for special election
has been presented to the town board,
but ii is reported that one is being
prepared. According to law the special
election must be held on the third
Tuesday in September.
Louis Knackstadt, who resides on
Dayton street, met with a serious &C
cident this morning while driving
on Park place. AS he was crossing
the railroad one of the wheels of his
vehicle broke and fell off which frigh-
tened the horse and started to run. In
some way he was thrown from the
buggy and dragged for some distance.
He was not dangerously injured, but
his wounds will prove painful. The
horse was stopped by Officer Sullivan
before it done any damage.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-07
DISCUSSED BEART DISEASE.
Medical Association Held a Very Inter
esting Meeting at the Grant House.

The Kenosha County Medical Asso-
citation held it's regular monthly meet
ing Friday evening at the par1ors of
the Grant House, and Notwithstanding
the exceedingly warm weather, a good
1y number of the physicians were
present and took part in the meeting.
The feature of the literary part of the
meeting was very interesting paper
by DR.. Ripley on the subject "Heart
diseases which cause DEATH" Follow
ing the reading of the paper the entire
society entered into discussion of the
cause and treatment of the fatal dis
eases of the heart.
Following the literary meeting the
doctors held a business meeting at
which the matter of the roll of dead
beats, which was originated at the last
meeting of the Association, was fully
discussed. Before the meeting closed
the information list had been COM
p1eted and each doctor will be fur
nished copy of it. 1t is reported by
one of the physicians that the roll now
contains over three hundred names.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-07

Mrs. Nicholas Gloss and children are
spending a week with friends and re1a-
tives in Salem.
Miss Agnes Walker, of Chicago, is
spending few days with Mr.. and
Mrs. L. M. Theirs.
Applicants for the appointment as
postmaster are circulating the usual
preliminary petitions.
Mrs. Gus Jacob and family and Miss
Lizzie Gales have returned from a two
weeks visit to Ack1ey, Ia.
Miss Irma Wiswa11 has gone to
Whitewater and has matricu1ated as a
student in the state normal.
Mr.. and Mrs. George S. Cole, of
Highland Park, spent Thursday even
ing with friends and relatives in this
city
Diphtheria, sore throat, Group. In
slant relief, permanent cure. DR..
Thomas Ec1ectric Oil. At any drug
store. dws9
Terrible plaques, those itching, pes
tering diseases of the skin. Put an
end to misery. Doan's Ointment cures.
At any drug store. dws9
Licenses have been issued for the
marriage of William ]. Casse11, of
Milwaukee, and Miss Barbara De Bano,
also to Stephen Kes1er and Miss Jo-
grim, both of this city.
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BADLY INJURED.
C. P. Christianson Meets With Runaway
Accident on West Main Street

G. 2. Christianson, proprietor of the
livery stable on Wisconsin street, met
with very serious runaway accident
on West Main street shortly after !
O'Clock this afternoon. Mr.. Christian
son had been driving a very spirited
horse on West Main street and the ami
NAL became frightened at switch en-
gi1e and ran away Mr.. Christensen
made every effort to stop the horse
without avail and finally decided to
run it into a tree near the Maple house.
This effort resulted in a smash up; the
horse ran away from the tree and
dragged the buggy against the OBJ
struction with such a force that it was
completely demolished. Mr.. Chris
Hanson remained in the vehicle and
was thrown up against the tree. The
force stunned him and he was taken
from the broken vehicle in an uncon-
scious condition. Two large cuts were
made upon the forehead of the livery
man and all the upper part of MS body
was badly bruised. AS soon as posi-
bic he was taken to his home on Wis
consin street and DR.. Jorgensen was
called to attend him The vehicle in
which the injured man was riding was
a complete wreck, but the horse es-
capped serious injury.