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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-18
SPECIAL TAX QUESTION
An Interview With Professor
G. W. Birchard.
CARLETON'S PLAN WEAK
Boards Have Not the Power to Run the
Districts Into Debt-His Opinion
OF the Three Months Con-
tract Matter.
Special Correspondence of the Standard.

Special Correspondence of the Standard.
Twin Bridges, Dec. 15.-The Standard
man met Professor c. w Birchard, ex-
county school superintendent, recently
and knowing that he is a close observer
of events educational and perhaps as
well informed upon our state school
law as most educators, a few questions
We're propounded to him on that SUBJ
jects, the answers to which are about
as given below. The first question
asked was il he had seen the attorney
generals decision on the special tax
question and what he thought about it,
Yes Well there is net much to
think about it. The legislature passed
the bill and Mr. Nolan say. it will rot
stand The anxiety rests upon those
VINO are affected by the notification
! thereof. There are some district Off
| GERS who think this act affects all
| money issues except the regular levy,
| but think not. 1t applies only to dis
| tricts that required extra money this
year for running schools that is for
| teachers Superintendent Carelton's
| plan for boards to issue district script
| in the form of due bills is. in my judg-
| ment, very weak If a board has the
| power to run district into debt in this
| matter it surely has in any other. |
| sincerely hope that the wholesale lib
erty to incur such indebtedness is not
| a law. Besides this. l doubt if money
| loaners will advance funds upon such
| promises to pay, unless the directors
become individually responsible. In
| some cases their financial rating might
not be satisfactory and if it were I fer
| one. would not care to assume such 4
district My Judgment may be poor,
| but ] think that if the board would ask
for vote of the district upon the ques-
ton of a special tax, the money to be
| borrowed at not to exceed authorized
, interest, until the law could be rectiiied,
| an affirmative vote would give ample
security to both trustees and loaner
and be legal"
How about that three months con-
tract business?" was next asked
No doubt the law reads more,
when it should read less Whether this
is the fault of the clerks or of the as
sembly / know not. Surely to hire a
teacher for three months only is folly,
as the teachers as we'll as the board
would be free in the midst of the term.
l can see why it should read not less
than three months, because the short
est term allowed is three months and
teachers should not be changed during
any term, to say nothing about a three
| months school. But, the sooner ou1
school law is held to the light the bet
ter The fact is we have no laws On ed.
ucation worthy the name. One sec,;oT
provides that oiYics must be taught
in every school, while another author.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-18
CLEVER PERFORM ERS.
The Beach & Bowers Ministries at the
Grand Opera House.


The Beach & Bowers MINISTRIES open
ed their Butte engagement yesterday
with two performances to big audi
ences, and if laughter and applause is
an indication of a good and satisfac-
tory show. and it usually is, such a
show is given by the Ministries. The
company is not the largest organiza-
ton of Ministries on earth, but it is
made up of a lot of clever performers
and speciality artists including among
the number Lou Knetzer one of the
best club swingers ever seen in Butte;
Don Gordon. remarkable trick bicy-
Gle rider and on the unicycle; Harry
Freeman and the Smith brothers, 81
team of acrobatic wonders: the Van
brothers in a musical act, and the La
Barrie trio, another team of very clev-
er acrobats. The performance con
cludes with Bobbie Beach's troupe of
wonderful trained dogs, which are 4
pretty good show in themselves. There
are other features that are good and
a few that are not, but there is plenty
of material for an excellent perform
ance without the latter, which are evil
IDENTIFY used only to fill in. The per-
Torrance will be repeated tonight AMI
Tuesday night.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-18

cylinder to the tank, the inner end OF
which is bent downward into said
trough, waived piston in each cylin--
der, a doube-cranked shaft journaled
in said bearing and in the bracket, the
outer end of which is provided with
means for operating it, and piston rod
from each of said cranks to its respect
i've piston head
MI. Hammett formerly worked in
Philipsburg and it was in that city he
had the plans drawn and the de-
scriptive matter compiled for the ap-
plication for the patent. Quite num-
Der visited the plant yesterday.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-18

ICES a third grade certificates in which
civics is not a branch for examina ton.
One requires county institutes to be
held, while another says That the teach-
ers may attend upon permission or the
board of trustees. Imagine an msti-
tute backed by the legal must and It's
aims and purposes , anwa hoe ras ny ''e
In outlining the duties OF the state
superintendent the law says he shall
advise teachers and school oh1cers IN
matters pertaining to law, While the
same law makes the county attorney
the legal advisor of trustees, ct al. one
can see what might be meant by each
section. To me they mean that the SUI
perintendent's prerogative is in .advis-
ing upon educational subjects, such as
institutes, courses of study, licenses,
etc, While the latter would embrace
taxes. district jars. census, etc. AT pres
ent, however, we have state superlh-
tendent who claims to possess the
qualifications Of both educator and law
yer and to advise in both. L beneVe
that our laws should be more uniform
ally interpreted but the opinions should
come from the attorney general ana not
the superintendent. This is the hrst
time in years that our state superln-
tendent has been both educator anu
lawyer. When was county superin-
IL was tiiiiV' pSi l''S->iAAS .iiN
at others amusing to get opinions from
both the state superintendent and the
county attorney upon the same sub
ject. They seldom agreed, consequently
I did as l pleased as | could not obey
both.
What we need is a general revision
of our school laws. The free county
high school bill passed last winter is
sample of incompetency. The bill as
written and passed lacks even the Ian
guage and reason of fourth grade
pupil in our district schools. While
the intent of the author may have been
sincere, / do not think we want such
schools. Give to our district schools
more money and raise their standard
rather than authorize the county high
school. which in reality aids only the
town getting it. If our children must
go away from home to attend school
some city high school.
Our school laws need a general re-
vision. A committee of five or seven
experienced educators-not lawyers,
ranchers or miners-should be ap-
pointed to revise the whole law
and see that it harmonizes. Let the
| committee be composed of educators
who have been through all phases Of
the school work and not simply high
salaried fadists or political aspirants.
| The committees labCrs should be hon
| ored by the Legislature and in this
way good results will be relched.'
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-18
New Train to California.

Another cut in time via the Short
Line-Ogden route to all California
points.
Thirty hours, the quickest route to
Los Angeles; % hours, the quickest
route to San Francisco.
Only one change of cars Butte to San
Francisco.
Call or write us for excursion rates
and particulars.
City ticket Office, No. 10 East Broad
way, Butte. Mont.
H. O. WILSON.
General Agent
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-18

What gift would be as pleasing to
your wife or daughter as an elegant
piano or organ? BY our system of pay
ments everyone in moderate circum-
stances can own fine piano. We have
pianos from 500 up. We have organs
from SIS up. Thirty-five cents per day
enables you to buy an elegant new
piano: II cents day enables you to
buy the best organ we have in the house,
Call and see US. Montana Music Co.,
119 North Main street, Butte.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-18
Mortally Wounded.

Fargo. n. D., Dec. 17.-Chief of Po-
lice Murphy of Moorehead. Mimi, was
shot this afternoon by a burglar NAM
ed Collins, whom he was chasing. Col
Inns then fell, dropping his revolver
when Murphy shot him in the head.
Both mben are in the hospital prob
ably mortally wounded
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-18

And practical tests show 1000 pounds
of Kemmerer coal equal to 2,122 pounds
of the next highest grade coal in this
Butte market and the cost is no great
er than inferior grades.
S. J. MONROE & CO.,
AZ E Broadway. Phone 53S.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-18

The first annual ball of Silver Bow
company No. 2, U. R. K. Of P. will be
held at Renshaw hall. Tuesday evening,
December 10. Admission. including la
dies and gentlemen, 81, Music by Alice
band orchestra. '''
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-18

Three new ladies' diamond and opal
rings, one white 5-karat diamond for
$3.50. c., Standard office.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-18
At Half Price

For pretty presents for Christmas
see our large line of Fancy Pin
Cushions, Medallion Pictures. Photo
Frames, Brushes, Hand Mirrors in
all the newest shapes. Art Depart
ment, second floor.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-18

For the first time in Butte genuine
Copley & Durer Prints; now on exhibit
ton in Schatzlein's west show window.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-18
Art Department

On second floor. We show a large
assortment of Stamped Linens for
center tray cloths, dresser scarfs,
doylies, etc. Some with pretty
floral designs already begun. Sofa
Pillows and Pillow Tops, some beau
tifully worked, some just COM
menced. We're closing out all this
fanny work
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-18

Goods especially suitable as Christ
mas presents. Our line of musical in
struments is worth seeing. We have
guitars from "a up to s55; mandolins
from $3.50 to $50: banjos from s. to
s45; violins from IS to $50 music rolls
from soc to IS; piano chairs and benches
from SIS to SIS. We also have any guam
ti,y of small musical instruments, clar-
inets. piccolos. flies, music boxes,
drums, accordeons, autoharps, zithers,
etc, etc. at the right prices Montana
Music Co, 119 North Main street, Butte.
m Sterling silver brushes and
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-18

the government, which are earning
large returns on the money invested
The deposits of the people in the saw
ings banks on Jan. 1, 1897, are shown
to have amounted to 100000 roubles.
while on June l, 1899, these deposits
had increased to $1,000, 900 roub,es.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-18

When looking for useful Xmas
present, don't overlook those elegant
new Home cabinet machines, sold by
Sherman, the undertaken, 125 East
| Do,-ly
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-18
Cloth Jackets

Do you fancy something in this
line? We will give you big values
for the money. Here is a big as
sortment that takes in stylish gar
ments of every conceivable descrip-
ton, made by those in New York
who best understand the work.
Many styles and many shapes in
many shades and in all sizes, at
prices ranging from S. to $50 each.
Hi Novelty Jackets, Suits and
Sapes at OnesThird off
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-18
Tho Most Scientific

ZslSDiamond rings, S. to $3.50.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-18
For the Babies

We have every requisite for prop
erly Quitting the little baby.
Skirts, dresses, caps, vests, cloaks,
bootees, wells, bands, etc, in a
variety second to none in the state,
shown in fine lawns, cashmeres,
silks, fannels and cambrics, made
up in the newest and neatest way.
just as mother wants them. All
sizes and prices.
Kid Bootees
New lines of Fine Kid Bootees in
all colors. lace and buttoned; prices
25c TO 81 each.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-18

Save your appetite for Dan TeWey
Christmas dinner 'Nuf said.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-18
DIR. Halls Successor.

New York, Dec. 17.-Rev. DIR. George
T. Purvs, pastor of the First Presby-
terrain church. Princeton, N. j., has
been rendered and accepted a 2all
to fill the pulpit of the Fifth Ave
nue. Presbyterian church. succeeding
the late DR.. John Hall. The call was
rendered by the pulpit supply commit
tee, the result of a meeting held On
December 3, and DR.. Purvis' letter of
acceptance will be voted on at a meet
ing of the congregation on Wednesday
evening next. 1t is confidently expect
ed that the call will be made unanim-
Gus.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-18

If you want your piano moved, tuned
or repaired, go to Orion Bros, 2l9
North Main street.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-18
Umbrellas

For women, 26-inch, Paragon frame
umbrellas of Hercules cloth and
warranted to give best service. Nat
ural sticks with sterling silver
mountings: price 50 and $3.50 each.
26-inch Paragon frame umbrellas,
covered with Hercules cloth and
warranted. Fancy Dresden handles,
trimmed with sterling silver. gold
plated and sterling silver handles,
$3.50 each.
A large assortment of Rich Silk
Umbrellas with handles of the latest
fashions, novelties and exclusive de-
signs, fully warranted in every par
ticular; prices $3.50 to $40 each.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-18

m Sterling silver brushes and
zLez<S combs in case, S. up.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-18
Trimmed Hats
At Half Price

Some Pattern Hats, some made in
our own work rooms, about 1875 in
the lot, values from Sc to $40 each.
Half price sale commences to-day.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-18
Fur Garments
Fur Novelties

Rich Fur Sets, handsome styles
and guaranteed the finest quality,
made of stone marten, consisting of
scarfs, muffs, boas and collarettes
to match. Sold in sets or separate
ly; prices from $25 to $500 each.
Fine Black Marten Scarfs, Collar
cites and Capes in various styles
and lengths, in the best quality and
finest finish, in the newest effects.
Sold in sets or separately; prices
from Sic to 800 each
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-18

The best assortment ever shown
in Montana. All the newest fabrics
and very SWEETEST styles. Quilted
Japanese silks, double faced Scotch
cloth. plain and fancy checks. cam
els hair cloths, silk quilted and
fancy brocaded silks, full silk lined
and silk facings. All of the very
latest conceits in Smoking Jackets,
from $3.50 TO S25 each.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-11-16
THE FIASCO FILIPINO.
Summary Of What Has Been
Accomplished So Far.
CONTROL VERY SMALL
AREA.
A Correspondent Reports That the
Americans Hold About III
out Of az 900 Square
Miles.

The Chicago Tribune prints a summary
Of the situation in the Philippine Islands
from its special correspondent there.
Richard II. Little. The letter which is
dated Manila, September II, says:
"Here are some figures made seven
months and a half after our campaign
against The Filipinos began. Say it is
FIVE miles TO Anges--we hold possession
of the railroad up TO that point We can
fairly claim possession Of the land a half
mile on each side OF the track. We have
possession Of the wagon, road, and let us
say, half mile on each side from San
Fernando, through Bacolor to Santa Rita,
eight miles, with four miles to Guaga. We
have a road from MaloIos to Baliang, III
northeast. We claim eleven square miles
here.
We have Manila out as far Is the water
works, five miles away. That gives us
say % miles around the city.
"Then we have the road half mile each
side down IL miles to linus. Then we
have Calamba and some other points on
the lake that General LawtOn captured |
before he was ordered back. These towns |
are not approached by road bat by boat
across the Laguna Bay, and we only con-
troll the land they stand on.
Adding up our total possessions we find
we have III square miles. The island of
Luzon contains $4,000 square miles.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-11-16
An Original Love Letter.

The following letter has come into GU
possession, and rs "al the world loves ,
lover" we publ al it for the edifcation a,
we'll az amusem = t of our readers, saws an
exchange:
DER Girl ce seed YOU over tC
Joe's party tuthe, night my heart has been
jumping round in my lung box like toad
frog with a stri tied to its leg. NV
heart aud sowl goes out after YOU. Nv
love for you air like Young steer in
clover-grows stronger dav bv day
Since first sot my eyes on YOU, have
loved you with n love that never loses ITS
grip on the strings an ropes of my heart
I've seed lots Of gals in my venture some
life that looked sweet an tempting, but
none that could covert round in a mans
affections like unto you and kick up my
hopes an aspirations that matrimony can
only satisfy.
Sue was over to our house to-day an
sed you was not half so pritty as folks
thought. l can see for myself an know
you air prittier than striped stockin's. Ii
You was sugar ii seems like | could lick
you all up at one bite an never stop to
pick your duds outen my teeth.
I've tride to quit thinkin' OF you an go
to work, but no use to try, for day an
night l think Of you an long to kiss your
nice, sweet, plumpy, fat lips. III come
over to your house next Sunday an bring
my pockets full O. nice, meller red apples.
Ma is making soap today. hone the
time will come when you can wash my
clothes with il, but | guess it's too soon
to talk erbout serious matters yet
Dad went out today to run the cows
outen the field an stepped In crack an
skinned his shin plumb to his knee. He
cussed awful an says he's going to kill
every COW he sees, SO I'm glad you are
know COW.
I'm going TO town next week an
git me pair Of brtches aud galluses, an
then I'm comm to see you ia some sorter
style. Store bought galluses, they say,
ars mighty fashionable, an I'm goin to
keep up with the fashion lf it costs ME one |
OF my best yearliugs. What would you |
say II was to AK you to yoke up with me
In matr:mony! I've got ernongh for the
license and 81 80 besides. so | guess we
can geit Squire c. 10 mary us for that,
for he knovswhmt margin is. and besides
he wants to marry hisself. Let me know
as soon al, oa eau, and II you re willn' TO
experiment. little in marryed life we'll
hop right In ii as soon as get threw
worming tobacco.
Yours 10 love,
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-11-16

sanitary regulations the island has enjoy
ed unusual exemption from The scourge oil
fever. The hurricane which swept over
our new possession OF Porto Rico, destroy
ing The homes and property Of the inhab-
iiants, called forth the instant sympathy
OF the people of the United States, who
we're swift to respond with generous aid to
the sufferers While the instruction still
continues in the island Of Luzoii. business
is assuming ~ activity. aud confidence in
the good purposes OF the United States is
being rapidly established throughout the
archipelago.
For these reasons and countless others,
/. William Mckinley, President of the
United States, do hereby name Thursday,
the 30th day of November next, as the day
of general thanksgiving and PRAYER. to he
observed as such bv all our people OH this
continent and in our newly acquire
islands. "a we'll as hy those who may be at
sea or sojourning in foreign lands and
advise that on this day religious exercises
shall be conducted in the churches or
meeting places Of denominations, in order
that in the social features of the day its
real significance may not be lost sight of |
but fervcnt prayers may be offered to the |
Most High for a continuance Of the divine
guidance without which mans efforts are
in vain, and for divine consolation to those
whose kindred and friends have sacrificed
their lives for their country.
! recommend also that on this day, so
far as may he found practical, labor shall
cease from its accustomed toll and charity
abound toward the sick, the needy and
the poor.
In witness whereof have set nv hand
md caused the seal of the United States
o he affixed. Done nj the CITY of Wash
ngtOn this 2Jth day Of October, in the
ear of our Lord 1899. and OF the indie
'endence of The United States. the one
hundred and twenty-fou,th
WILLIAM McKISLEr.
b, the resident
JonN Day. Secretary of State.
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For Sale by j. w. KELLY
Thanksgiving proclamation.

A national custom dear to the hearts OIL
the people calls for the setting apart oil
one day in each year as an OCCASION OF
special Thanksgiving to Almighty God for
the blessings of the proceeding year
This honored observance acquires with
time a tender significance. 1t enriches
domestic life. 1t summons under the
family roof the absent children to glad
reunion with those they love
Seldom has this nation had greater
cause for profound Thanksgiving. No
great pestilence has invaded our shores
Liberal employment waits upon labor
Abundant crops have awarded the efforts
of the husbandman. Increased comforts
have come to the home. The National
finances have been strengthened and pub
lie credit has been sustained and made
firmer. In all branches of industry and
trade there has been unequaled degree OF
while there has been steady
gain in the moral and educational growth
Of our national character. Churches and
schools have hourished. American pa
rotsm has been exalted. Those cngng- |
ID in maintaining the honor Of the flag
With such signal success, have been spared
rom disaster and disease. An honorable
'eace has been ratified with foreign
aton with which We were at war, and we
re now on friendly terms with every
over on earth.
The trust which W. have assumed ff
he hrncfi ia" 'coplr oi Cuia hr
,i'hiuily ..iv'nc.l. I...
rpgtc-> toward the rest,r .,..r trt.
,du~jial roJ diiion- and under
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-11-16
wONAN'S TROUBLES AND FEMALE
DISEASES CURED BY
JOhnStOn'S
Sarsaparilla


Painful and Suppressed Menses, r.
regularity, Leucorrhea, Whites, Steril-
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TONS SARSAPARILLA. It is a real
panacea for all pain or headache about
the top or back of the head, distress
ing pain in the left side, disturbed
condition of digestion, palpitation Of
the heart, cold hands and feet, nerv-
BUSINESS and irritation, sleeplessness,
muscular weakness, bearing-down
pains, backache, legache. irregular ac-
ton of the heart, shortness of breath,
abnormal discharges, with extremely
painful menstruation, scalding of urine,
swelling of feet, soreness of the breasts,
neuralgia, uterine displacement and
and all those symptoms and
troubles which make the average wo.
mans life 80 miserable.
MICHIGAN DRUG CO.. Detroit, Mich.
For Sale by J. w. KELLY.