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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-01
STRIKE UNSETTLED.
Understood That Masons and BrickIayers
VIII Go to Work.

Special Dispatch to the Standard
Helena, Aug 3l.-The stone cutters
strike was not settled to-day, although
there We're numerous conferences be-
tween the union and the Stonemasons'
and Bricklayers' unions. They are in
session again tonight. The under
standing is that the stonemasons and
hricklayers will so to work in the
morning. thereby declaring the job a
union one. which will permit union
stone cutters to secure work. 1t is. be-
lieved that the stone cutters are get
ting ready to return. Contractor Soss
returned from Chicago to-day. He
says he has made arrangements for a
large force of cutters, whom he will
wire to come to Helena il the strikers
do not go to work at once. The stand
the stonemasons and bricklayers have
taken in favor of the job being a union
affair Will. it is quite generally be-
lieved bring the strikers back to work.
Contractor SosS says he is as deter
mined as ever not to accede to the
mems demand and discharge Foreman
Hamilton, who seems to be the bone of
contention.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-01
DIED FROM SCURVY.
The One Survivor of the Party FIoated
Down the River.


Seattle, Wash. Aug. S1.-Advices
from Dawson state that f. c. Gilbert
has arrived there from Fort Yukon
with the news of the death of three
members of a San Francisco party of
four who wintered on the Black river.
a tributary of the Porcupine. Four
men-E. F. Amstor Herbert Earl, J. B.
Mcdonald and C. d. Whitmore-known
as the Amstor party of San Francisco.
left Fort Yukon last fall for the Black
river to prospect, They got up the
river about 100 miles, when winter
overlook them, and they were. COM
PEELED to go into winter quarters. All
four became sick with the scurvy, and
before the river opened three of them
had died. The surviving member of the
party, c. d. Whitmore managed to rig
up boat and drift down the river. He
was found and taken in by some fisher
men at the mouth of the Porcupine in
a most helpless condition, and was sent
to the hospital at Circle City, where he
is now doing fairly well.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-01
MODEST DEWEY.
The Hero of Manila breads His Country
mems Reception.

Villefranche, Aug. S1-Admral Dewey
remained on board the Olympia this
morning. In brilliant sunshine and with
a fresh breeze blowing, the preparations
for sailing were commenced at 2:15 p. m.
when the launches were hauled up. Inter
ested crowds on shore watched the prep
arations and admired the activity of the
crew. At $3.50 the mail orderly left the
quay with the latest mail the anchors
We're hoisted and at o'clock sharp the
cruiser sailed out of the harbor for Gil
braltar.
The admiral says he is in perfect health
He expects to stay at Gibraltar until
Sept. IL. He expressed pleasure previous
to his departure at his stay mere and
breads his countrymen's reception. The
admirars visit here was the most inter-
esting in the history of the harbor.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-01

Special Dispatch TO the Standard.
Helena, Aug. 3l.-The report comes
from Marysville that a strike of very
rich gold ore has been made by the
Troufer Bros, who have been working
on claim on the east side of Drum
Lummon hill. 1t is said that at a depth
of IA feet they have found four feet of
ore, running as high as sl35 to the ton
in gold. All the adjoining country has
been staked out and a lively boom in
quartz mining is predicted, The man
ayers of the Drum LummOn are credit
ed with having already made the
brothers a large offer for the claim, but
failed to make a deal.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-01
A MASS OF FLAMES.
San Francisco Narrowly Escapes a Big
Confiagration.


San Francisco, Aug. 31-Shortly after
9 o'clock tonight a fire broke out in
the planning mill of George w. Thomp-
son, on Mission street. near Fremont,
and in a few minutes the entire place
was a mass of flames. For a time it
looked as if a great conflagration would
follow the outburst, but the prompt
arrival of almost the entire fire depart
ment prevented such a catastrophe. The
mill occupies nearly a quarter of a
block and this section was entirely de-
stroyed. The warehouse of the Hol-
brook, Merrill & Stetson Hardware
company and the Gorham Rubber COM
pany, adjoining, We're badly scorched.
Charles C. Whitney's iron works was
destroyed, as We're one or two other
small concerns. The entire loss Will
hardly reach 100000. Two firemen, Col
Inns and Doheney, of engine Il, We're in
jured by being caught under a section
of roof as it fell.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-01
Would Mean Rebellion.

London, Aug. 31.-The Daily Chroni-
Gle publishes the following dispatch
from Capetown:
1t is rumored here that Sir Alfred
Miner, governor of the Cape Colony
contemplates dismissing the Schreiner
ministry under his special powers. If
he does, it is feared that a rebellion will
break out, as the Dutch would believe
that Great Britain is again forcing
Cecil Rhodes to the front.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-01
An Unusual Episode.

Capetown Sept. 1.-The rumors that
the Schreiner cabinet would be dis
missed caused an unusual episode in
the house of assembly here to-day.
Cecil Rhodes asked for a speedy pas
sage of the estimates, in order TO en-
able him to go to Rhodesia. The other
leaders of the opposition supported the
demand, but the ministerialists, fearing
the completion of the estimates would
be the signal for their downfall. de-
clined to be forced, and after the pas
sage of few votes the house proceeded
to other business.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-01
COMMITTED SUICIDE.
Deserted by His Wife. an Actor Takes His
Own Life.

San Francisco, Aug. 3l.--George A. Wat
son, an actor and teacher of elocution,
was found dead in his room to-day, hav-
ing committed suicide by swallowing poi
son. Watson had been dissipating for
several weeks and his bad habits caused
his wife to leave him. This desertion
brooded upon his mind and caused him to
take his life. In a note 10 his brother,
who resides in Bourne, Ore. Watson
stated that his wife was the cause of his
death Watson in his prime was q MEM
ber of various prominent theatrical COM
panies and has recently been a member
of the AlcaZar stock company of this city.
He also conducted theatrical school in
>his city and Oakland. He was at one
time connected with a bank at SaCra-
mento, and later held a prominent posi-
tion in the mint in this city. His wife is
also an actress.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-01
Washington Notes.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Washington, Aug. 31-A postoffice
has been established at Rockford, Fer
gus county; Albert d. Barney, post
master.
The report of the commissioner of
pensions shows that l 1,461 pensioners re-
sided in Montana at the date of the re-
port, June 80, and they drew $19S, ,1S6
from the treasury during the year.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-01
PRICE FIVE CENTS.

ties and clerks, and Auditor Poindex-
ter's office and the state treasurer's
have been busy places, the one issuing
same. Warrants for $2S, ,06S. 50, paying
the salaries for the quarter for state
officers and monthly for clerks and
deputies, were issued by the auditor.
Auditor PoindeNter also issued war
rants to the amount of 81, ,299.99. paying
salaries at the State university, and
$S,099 at the normal school.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-01
Yielded His Authority.

Puerto Plata. Aug. 31.-President
Figuereo yielded his executive author
ity to his counsel of ministers at noon
to-day. Official notice of the change
in administration has been received
from the capital by General Imbert
who is the provisional governor of the
city in direction of the revolutionary
committee. With the fall Of Figuereo
the revolution is victorious.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-01
Boer AmaZons.

Johannesburg. Aug. 31.-The Stand
ard and Diggers' News of Johannes
burg describes the Boer women as war
like. They are forming rifle clubs in
many districts and petitioning the
Transvaal government against grant
ing the franchise to the outlanders on
the basis of a five-year residence.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-01
The TekOa Wrecked.

San Francisco, Aug. 3l.-The Merchants
exchange has received the following news
from Valparaiso Chile: The British bark
Iredale. which arrived to-day from Barry.
reports the British bark Clifford from
Cardiff for San Francisco, as having been
spoken. The Clifford repOrs having pick
ed up boat vita I've of the crew Of the
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-01
n GOOD
Watch
Is a Great Boon to Mankind-It is
Companion aud Friend

And is absolutely Indispensable In
this progressive age. There was
time when it took whole years
salary to buy =
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-01

British steamer Tekoa. from Wellington,
n. H., for London, which was wrecked
on Staten island The steamer is sup
posed to have foundered after she struck
Her crew left her in boats. The Tekoa
was a vessel of about 22O1 tons engaged
in the general carving trade.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-01
Destroyed the Plant.

Seattle, Wash. Aug. 31.--A fire at
Ballard this afternoon destroyed the
plant of the Bay Lumber and Shingle
company, the public school building
and a small dwelling. The total loss is
estimated a. 100000 Of which $50.0)0
falls on the mill company.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-01
Treasmrer's RenoEt.

Special Dispatch to the STANDARD
Helena. Aug. 31.-The report Of
State Treasurer Collins for the month
of August, available at the close of
business to-day, shows that during the
month the receipts were SIS, 500 and the
disbursements Sl32.-14 There is a total
cash balance in the different funds Of
S5II, ,722,SQ.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-01
Az Ordinary Watch

Now, thoroughly reliable time
keeper can be bought at very
insignificant price, and the poorest
laborer can now AFFORD the luxury
which a few years ago only the
rich could buy.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-01
Orders for Annexation.

Bloemfontaine, Aug. Silt is assert
ed by a local paper that orders have
been given for the immediate supply
of equipment and cartridges to the Or
ange Free State artillery.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-01
Fixing the Ratio,

Buenos Ayres, Aug. 31--The executive
has introduced bill into congress fixing
the conversion of currency at the ratio of
Al gold centavos to paper dollar.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-01
Let Us Supply Your
Watch Wants

We can please you. We are show
ing the largest and best assorted
line we ever carried. 1t embraces
all the standard makes. We can
sell you Watch for
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-01
State Pay Day.
to the standard

Special Dispatch to the standard.
Helena. Aug. 31.-ThiS was pay day
for all of { he state officers and depu-
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-01
$I.5o, $3.50, $500,
$500, $500, $500,
$1,000 and up to $3.50.

Our cases are the best products of
skilled labor and are very pretty
and artistic. The new models, Elgin
and Waltham, in IL sizes, are par
ticularly attractive and the prices
are very reasonable.
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Continued on Page Two.l
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22
r,IRMoUNT AND HowARD's GROVE
kentucky Couple on Their wedding
Tour-PersonaI and other Items.

Nj. and Mrs. John d. Miller, of Hardin
County, Ky, are visiting Rev. and Mrs.
J. ". Tucker. No. 11l9 north Twenty-third
street. Mr.. Miller is a brother of Mrs
Tucker, and is here on his bridal trip
From Richmond he and his bride will go
to Old Point and Washington before re-
turning to the State noted for blue grass,
fast horses, and pretty women.
The many friends of MIR. u. Mandy
Goodwin wish him many joys upon his
APPROACHING wedding-day. On Tuesday
evening at $3.50 o'clock, at Union-Statlon
Methodist church, Miss Rosa Adelaide
Montague Will become his bride.
There was quite a pretty marriage at
FairmOunt-Ayenue Methodist church on
last Wednesday evening al $50 O'clock
when Miss Eta Melton and Mr.. Wells
Birchard were made husband and VIE.
Tho ceremony was performed by Rev
lanes O. Kirk. assisted by Rev. George
L. Booker. As Mr.. Birchard is one OF
the most substantial of the younger busl-
ness-men of Henrico, and his pride q
most excellent young woman, We predlct
for them a happy home.
On Thursday morning Mr.. Harry j.
Goodwin was examined by prespytery
which recommended his ordination 10 the
full work of the Gospel ministry. The
ordination services will take place at
Venable-Street Baptist church next sun
dav afternoon at 800 o'clock. DR.. George
/ Cooper will preach the ordainins sermon
Rev. J. u. Tucker will deliver the charge
TO the candidate: Rev. II. T. Loutnah
| will present the Bible. and Rev. NJ. Ashoy
Tones will deliver the Ordaining prayer
| Mr.. Goodwin has been recently called %
tho pastorate of Corinth and Emmaus
Baptist churches, in New Kent.
The revival services at Howard Grove
Raptist church continued during the past
week. There were several professions "a
faith. The pastor Will preach to-uay'
The meetings may be continued Tor seVe-
raj nights this week by Rev. VI. AshDy
Jones. I'll,
Revival services will be held each night
this week at East-End Baptist church.
Mrs. Adolphus W. Franck and Master
Edgeton Il. Frapck were visitors at FOR
est Halp' during the past week
Mr.. Melvin Lawson Hardy was receh'
visitor in Paramount
Mr.. Robert Rose. who was sick during
the past few weeks is out again.
Mr.. s. A. Allen has opened genera
grocery. feed. and wood business at me
corner Of Paramount avenue ana Me-
Gainesville turnpike.
Mr.. Clarence T.. Lewis has recently
| moved TO his new residence. No. ll0
| north Twenty-second street. His mother
| and two sisters, Misses Ellie ana Verge
Lewis. make their home with him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22

II at liberty to say whether or not the
nglish balloon corps intends using his
ethod Of wireless biography in their
tmpaign against the Beers he never
1eless. makes the most positive assef-
ION that IL can be used 60 great adVah-
age. and it is not to be supposed that
no British will neglect anything that
win be of such material aid to their maj
success. 49,,
More English regiments are embarking
for the scene Of war in the Transyaab
and however hardy and brave the Beers
NAV be. it is no more TO be supposed
that their determination IS suincieht TO
resist the marvellous devices and mecha-
nisns which can be manipulated py lhe
british than IT was that the bows anu
arrows Of the Indian warriors coulu
Withstand the firearms Of our foreta-
tbers. 1t is greatly 10 be feared tha'
the star of the doughty old President,
loom Paul" Kruger Is on the wane, ahu
will finally set beneath the glare OF Eng
glands terrific new explosives, and MOD
ern war devices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22
DEEP WATER TO RICHMOND.
Our Senators and Congressman u
BE Taken Down the james.

BE Taken Down the james.
The committee of the city of Richmond
for the improvement Of James river
will take advantage Of the occasion af-
forded by the launching of the ShubricN'
on the 3lst instant 10 interest our rep
resentatives in the National Government
I'm the needs Of this city for deep water
in James river, by extending TO them an
opportunity 10 take q trip down The river
on the city tug.
4 resolution was passed by the com
mittee last month appointing a SUB
committee to extend this invitation, ana
with this end in view correspondence
has taken place with the two senator's
and ten representatives, from Virginia
Replies have been thus far received
from Senator John w. Daniel, and from
Messrs. sydney r. Epes. William r.
Rhea, John Lamb j. NJ Quarles, Claude
4. Swanson, James Hay, and W. a.
Jones. OF whom Senator Daniel and Rep
resentatives Swanson, Quarles. Epes, ana
Lamb have signifed their intention 10
be present on the occasion, and to accept
the invitation Of the committee. Messrs.
Rhea and Hay express regrets That I'M
perative engagements will prevent them
from being present. Hon. W. a. Jones
was undecided whether he could be pres
ent or not, but will make every effort
10 come In his letter. he says / am
however. somewhat familiar with the
needs of the James river, and l shall
always be READY TO do what l can as
member Of Congress to secure for that
river the most liberal appropriations
The subcommittee have not yet heard
from senator Martin, who, however, they
have every reason 10 expect VIII attend;
nor have they heard from Representative
Otey, Young, and Rixey.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22

rendering the balloon service more ef-
fective for in the past its usefulness for
scouting purposes has been badly impair
ed because Of the wire which falls from
the balloon TO the camp. and which IS
necessary as telephone conductor,
gives TO the balloon carriage such an os-
cillating movement that it is almost inn
possible 10 distinguish objects below
through q flcld-glass.
Though Signor Marconl is not at pres
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22

may hit the balloon many times without
destroying It's usefulness.
Now as 10 the service which balloon
~ cap. bic Of rendering 10 the British;
First. g will be OF incalculable value 10
tho British IN an unknown country like
the Transvaal FOR observing the country.
marking out routes. &c second. for dis-
covering the guerina-iike hordes OF
Roers IN their Businesses; third. for car
ryinx messages from one army corps to
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22
Married In Washington.

Mr. Eddie +. Cobb and MISS Eva a.
Terrell. who left Richmond on the 1890
train Tuesday night for Washington, ar
rived there Wednesday morning at
o'clock. and We're married at 10 A. NJ. by
Rev. c. c, Meador. pastor of the Fifth
Street Baptist church of that city. Az
ter an extended bridal tour Mr.. and Mrs.
Cobb will return to their future home.
No. 100 north Twenty-second street. on
November lsl ttf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22

another, and fourth for actual attack
on the enemy.
The first and second are accepted as
practice Bile and invaluable. The third
has had its usefulness demonstrated,
and thus IT is TO the fourth that atten-
ton IS especially directed.
Although balloon attacks upon the en-
envy have heretofore been failures. yet,
certain il is that the balloon of the fu-
turo is destined 90 solve and regulate. 4
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22

- 49, measure. the warfare Of the ni-
tons The only question is, When vi
fl bcGin 10 demonstrate its power?
Tho British experts say now. Inc
claim that they win send uD balloon
which viii hover over the Beers IA then
concealed Qualifications, and drop dow
upon them such a rain of Geath-dcaiinB
explosives that CONSERVATION ana paniN
viii euuo among the supersttous &C.
scendarlts OF the Dutch, who VIII not be
able 10 comprehend this novel aud avid
method Of warfare, and that the battle
Y1ll be won without serious loss Of Bri-
fish soldiers
Tho SOudan war demonstrated the hoiA
rible eject of the new explosive shells,
composed of melinite and lyddlte, when
tear up the spots on which they explode
for O. wide radius, mangling the trees
devastating the surrounding country
with this awful instrument Of destruc-
ton IN the hands Of the English experts
who have been especially trained to drop
them on the enemy. We may expect hor-
ror and carnage when they hover over
the CAMPS Of the rude South African
farmers; Tor Of what possible usc WIFI be
the trained eyes and ready rifles or the
Boers when, in the middle Of the night
! guided by their glimmering camp-iires'
the British aeTOnauts hover ever them
and turn loose into their midst a pcrtec
| hell OF humiliation and Death?
The invention of wireless telegraph
by the Italian. Guglielmo Aareoni. vii
probably be a most important factor Il
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22
MUSICAL.
MISS BLANCHE Lorraine RUECKERT,
yotce Culture, Piano.

Studied under Professors Burmeister
and Finke, Peabody Conservatory Balu-
more. and Professors Otto Simons. Nor
sell. Kimball, Bischoff. and Heimendahl.
washington. ID. c., well-known teachers
OF high repute.
Studio. 200 EAST GRACE STREET.
lnn 1-Sun. TI&Thlml
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22
5PFdRFRTON, CORDES & MOSBY
p; snpal 1IvSang Items From the Various Departments OUR HOUSE.
YOUR UNDERWEAR WANTS.

Only the best foreign and donesu'
makes, &but at prices considerably
than the same can be had elsewhere. We
direct your special attention TO our hie'
OF Non-Snrinking Underwear.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22
Some Very LOw-Price
Specials from Our
Underwear Department.

Rovs' Gray Cotton Fleece-l4ined vest,
Pants. and Drawers, heavy "ii''e
weight. nicely made and nnisneu:
Vests I'm sizes y to 81. inclusive,
pants i'm sizes - to ~. inclusive,
Drawers I'm sizes q to "a, inclusFe'
Actual value. 81 l-2c.; toc
Our special price,. 49,,
Cbildren's Fine Soft, ana W warm N@ I'D
raj Australian Wool Vests, Pants .t ann
drawers al about One-thlrd less INA"
their RIGHT or just prices: 400
- Vests and Pants............''''' -
.! vests pants. and Drawers. 49, 20
9e vests Pants. and DraWers'.-'''''.1 D. D.,
% Vests and Drawers......-....'. go,
IN Vasts and Drawers. ............''''''' 90
20 Vests and Drawers. IT, y,
I-adios' Heavy Winter-Weigh re,
Fleece-Iined Cotton vests; me- s,,,.,
made and finished, actual Vaiu'' ioc
cfal at........ ......... -. - 'c;..t.,,,
ladies' Extra quality Wool and Cotton
Ribbed Vests and Pants ,soIt NV !.
warm. White and Natural res99n,S c
70 value az ................. 80, -, d,
1odiSs' Fine and Soft Swiss-Ribpedd
Vests. low neck and short sieeFe Co. q
regular 7Jc quality. at. .....,,......'' ~
ladies Heavy Winter Weilsnt Eclu o,' ~
Ton Fleece-Lined COmbinatlon sun,
Oneita pattern. much better arr
Than the usual 81 kind; special AZ, .' ~,
ladies Fine Swiss-Ribbed ~, md
Wool Vests. nicely maze sou, ca, "il
warm. the regular 81 quality; sp. &c