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win Be Quarantined.

San Francisco. Dec. 2S.-The trans
port Centennial, which arrived here
last night with news of the bubonic
plague scare at Honolulu will be kept
in quarantine till tomorrow. There is
no trace Of the disease on the vessel.
and she has demonstrated no likelihood
Of the plague finding Judgment there,
but still there are many Hawaiian rats
that have made a home on the steamer
and they have all to be caught and
sacrificed before the vessel will be al
lowed to dock. Rats are said to be the
most prolific means of spreading the
plague They carry the germs from
port to port
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DEATH WAS NEAR TO THEM
Four Men Blown Up by Prema-
ture Explosion.
ONE TERRIBLY MANGLED.
David Bell Lies at the Sisters Hospital
in Prscarious Condition-Rocks
Embedded Deep in His
Flesh.

David Bell lies at the Sisters hospital
terribly injured as the result of an acct
dent in the Colusa- Parrot mine yester-
day, in which he and three other men
narrowly escaped being blown to pieces
by premature explosion of giant pow
der. Patrick McCune, another of the
four men, is also at the hospital, but
his injuries are very slight and will
not cause him any serious inconven-
fence.
The accident occurred on the 1900
foot level of the mine, in one of the
crosscuts. 1t is double drift and Bell
and William Tierney working partners.
and McCune and eX-Policeman Dennis
LoWney, partners, were working side
by side at the breast Altogether, they
had put in IL holes, and We're splitting,
when the accident came. All hands
were engaged in the work of splitting
and had almost finished, when Bell OBJ
served that one of the fuses sputtered,
showing it was burning at an alarm
ing rate. He knew what it meant and
shouted, Come on, boys, we must get
out of here" All four dropped their
work and started to leave. They had
gone only about 20 feet, when the hole
that had given the danger signal ex-
by the force of the blast, but they re
tanned their presence of mind. and those
who could craWled with all haste toward
the station. McCune, LoWney and Tier
ney succeeded in getting out of the
crosscut before any more charges eX-
ploded, but Bell had been SO badly hurt
by the first shot that he was unable to
get away, and the best he could do was
to crawl in behind a little jog, or Offset,
and await results.
Bell lay there while all the rest of the
holes went off and his companions went
Immediately to his assistance. They
did not wait for the air to clear. know
ing that If he had not been killed, he
would have to be gotten out at once or
he would be suffocated by the poisonous
fumes So they went in and rescued
him. but not without much diff
Guilty.
Tierney and Lowney had escaped en-
tirely, but both Bell and McCune had
been hurt. They were at once taken
to st. James hospital where their in
juries received surgical attention. AS
stated, McCune was found to be very
slightly injured, but Bell was shock
ing sight. The flying rock had i'm
| bedded themselves into his flesh all up
and down his back, and many of the
pieces had to be cut out. Ten pieces
| of rock were taken out of Bells back.
| and some of the wounds were so large
| one could put ones finger into them.
| One of his legs was also terribly LAGER
| ated, Singularly enough, no bones
were broken but the unfortunate man
suffers terribly from the shock and It
| it problematical whether or not he can
| recover. .Uss ra,.@. .,g a3t n. II .s#
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port Tartar arrived to-day from Ma
Mia. She reports very stormy voy-
age. When on the meridian she was
caught in cyclone that nearly wreck
ed all her upper works. The after
house was stove in. two of the life boats
were washed away and two more were
smashed into kindling wood; skylights
were stove in, cabins flooded, starboard
bulwarks carried away and the after
steering gear smashed.
The remains of four persons came
upon the Tartar. They We're those of
James Williams, Company f, 2Sth N
fantry; Sam Davis, Company G and
James Wigs, Company F, 2Sth infan-
try, and Richard Rail, an army
butcher.
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CR|T|CISE The CAMPAIGN


tein. The cavalry brigade is recon-
noitering in a northwesterly direction.
Lieutenant Masters has made an eX-
tended reconnaissance westward and
northWard of Enstein and reports all
well. The farmers were glad to see our
men. They We're suffering for want OF
food. ! have established market here
where / can purchase fresh milk and
vegetables, selling to the farmers tea
and other articles which they cannot
otherwise purchase. Heavy rain fell
last night. Gatacre and French report
no change in the situation. Baden
Powell reports all we'll Dec. IL.
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WERE GOOD FELLOWS.
Siias smart's Little Experience With
Dunco Men.

Silas smart's Little Experience With
Bunco Men.
Special Correspondence of the Standard.
San Francisco, Dec. 2S.-Silas B.
Smart. rancher from Bozeman. is
the latest contiding stranger to suffer
financial loss through the card-playing
skill of new-found friends. Smart came
to see the town. and while taking a
stroll, met two fellows who gave their
names as George Bell and FRANK
Wright. Bell called himself 4 show
man. and Wright spoke If having been
miner. Another good fellow Joined
the little party, and all went 70 {; r.em
on Kearney street, between Suffer- and
Bush, to have quiet little game of
cards" 1t was not long after the game
started that Smart, accompanied by che
of the good fellows. went to the first
National bank to draw out 500 which
he had on deposit in that institG-
ton.
your friend is a bun2o man." said
the cashier to Smart. The rarcner
chung fast to his friend and rcbuked
the cashier, saying:
You attend to your own business,
and I'll attend to mine"
Smart drew out his money, but enc
of the bank officials told Detective Cib-
son of the incident, and the detec!lTe
followed Smart to the room Whera the
gamblers were waiting for the rancher's
return.
Gibson waited until the game was in
full swing again. and then walked in
He captured Bell and Wright, but the
other gambler got away. Smart IVES
out just 1927 The prisoners were first
taken to the California street STATEN,
and later removed to the city prison.
They are charged with grand Larceny
When arrested, Bell had $50 il god
and bills in his pockets. but Wright evil
IDENTIFY had not met many strangers 1e-
Gently as Sc was the extent Of his
coin
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Governments Launch Sunk.

Portland, Ore, Dec. ga special to
the Oregonian from Astoria says The
steam launch of the United States reve-
nue. cutter Commodore Perry was sunk
this evening by running on the Sylvia
Grace rocks. about 800 yards from the
shore The Perry was lying near Tongue
point and the launch put off with five men
on board to bring back some of the Off
GERS who were in this city. Soon after
striking the launch began to fill. A fish
erman on shore heard the distress signals
and reached the wrecksn small boat just
Just in time to take the men off before the
launch sank
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Deseryet1Iy Punished,

San Juan, Porto Rico. Dec. 2S.-The SUI
preme court Of Porto Rico at Ponce has
sentenced five men to be garroted. In
October 1895 20 men, heavily armed with
guns and machetes. robbed house at
Yacuao, province of Ponce, and murdered
man named Prudencio Mendez. They
also danced around the body with his
daughters. who were under compulsion.
Seven of the men were caught, but sub
sequently one of the prisoners escaped
and one died in jail.
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the alleged disclosures were quite in
accurate. A dispatch to the Times
from Berlin comments on the Lokal
Anzeiger treaty statements as fol-
lows:
When it is remembered that two
of Portugals Asiatic Professionalism
and Damao--form enclaves of the prov
ince of Bombay, the statements of
the Lokal Anzeiger border on the fan
ia stipD
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the field of battle. In the meantime
Fanny's guardian discovers the forgery
and learns that Merivale is the culprit.
Lettarblair il, invalided, returns to Eng
land, and, in a scene full of genuine
comedy as well as heart interest, learns
that his sweetheart, Fanny, is the cred
it0r who has ruined him by the per
emptory demand of the money that she
wished TO give TO him. In the end Cap
in Lettarblair is triumphant, his rival
ufCundcd and the play ends happily.
Mr. Ntill played the part of the big
hearted and honest Irish captain and
vas very much at home in it. Edythe
Chapman did much clever work in the
part Of Fannie Hadden, the captains
sweetheart. and both were obliged to
respond to a curtain call at the end of
the third act. AS usual, Mr.. Howard
played most excellent villain. The
other characters were faultlessly por-
trayed and the play was handsomely
staged and costumed.
Tonight the bill will be Captain
Swift"
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A Partial Settlement,

New York, Dec 2S.--The creditors of
Erastus Wyman are about to be par
TALLY settled with at the rate of 6S.163
Of l per cent on the dollar. A decree
was signed to-day by Justice William
Gaynor authorizing David Bennett
King, assignee, to make final settle
ment with the assets in his possession.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-29
Fantastic REPORTS.

London, Dec. $50 many alleged
disclosures of the secret Delagoa bay
agreements have recently been sub
mitted to the British foreign office that
the officials have made it a rule neither
to deny nor affirm them and when
questioned regarding the statements of
the Lokal Anzeiger, the officials adj
hered to this rule, but representative
of the associated press gathered that
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-29
NINE BOERS KILLED.
British Drive the Enemy From Their
Work in the Trenches.

Chieveley Camp, Natal, Wednesday,
Dec. PA heavy Boer gun on Bull
whana hill fired steadily upon Lady
smith throughout the morning. Lady
smith did not respond.
The enemy having been again de-
tected attempting to improve their
trenches facing General Butler, the
British heavy guns opened upon them
and the Beers scampered back into the
hills. The British patrols sighted the
enemy in force on the extreme left.
Nine Beers We're killed in a skirmish
that followed and six Boer wagons
were captured
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-29
parliament to Re CaIled.

Ottawa, Dec. est was officially an
nounced tonight that parliament had
been called for Feb. 1. The principal
business to be brought up will be the
voting Of money for the military con-
tingents to be sent to South Africa
and the adoption of motions indorsing
the action of the government.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-29
Paraded the Streets.

ST. Etienne, France, Dec 2s.--A cons
bined demonstration of striking coal
miners and lace workers to the number
Of 5000 occurred here to-day The
strikers paraded the principal streets
singing defiant songs. Elaborate pre-
cautions have been taken to suppress
disturbances, a strong force of military
and police having been ordered out. 1t
is estimated that the strikers now
number 90, 900.
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Output Will he Heavy.

ST. Paul. Dec. 2S.-Colonel Evans. sec
ond in command of the next Canadian
contingent to South Africa, has just re-
turned to Winnipeg from the Yukon gold
region. He says the gold output next
year will be heavy and thawing apparatus
is now in use in the gold country.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-29

James B. Deicher relates little story
which proves that all the thrifty states
men do not make their headquarters in
Washington Il was riding on a train
on the Northern Pacific railroad" said
DelchCr THE train was bound from
Spokane to Butte. A granger boarded
it and took a seat beside me. When
the conductor took up the tickets / no.
ticed that my friend presented pass
bearing the inscription, Hon. I. c.
Brown. member of the legislature We
started a conversation, and l asked him
if all the legislators of Washington
travelled on passes. oh, that amt
mine, frankly declared the farmer
That belongs to Ike Brown, the MEM
Der from our town. The darn cuss
charges me 50 year to ride on it be-
tween Spokane and Sand Point, and 1
don't get to use it more'n six times a
year at that. | reckon there's a dozen
other fellows that pays him as much as
I do to use the pass when they have
to go to town. The fares $1.50, you see,
and fellow saves money by it. but,
bgosh, Brown is jest gettin' rich. y
"A Lady of Quality" Mrs. Frances
Hodgson Burnett's play, which was the
most noted success Of last season, hav-
ing long continuous run at Wallack
theater, New York will be given by
| Eugene Blair and her company Of
players at the Grand next Tuesday.
The play upon its first production
| jumped into popularity on account not
! only of its striking realism and pa
| thetic theme. but of the strong human
| interest that permeated every scene.
| All classes and creeds bend to, this,
yielding unconsciously their sympathy.
| Browns in Town" will give but
three performances at the Grand, open
| ing Sunday night and including a New
! Years matinee on Monday.
Sowing the Wind is booked for
| three nights at the Grand, beginning
| on Sunday Jan. I.
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Summoned as a Witness.

Washington, Dec Ex-senator Chandler
left to-day for Concord, n. H., in re-
sponse to a summons to appear before the
United States grand jury in the proceed
ings against his colleague, Senator GAL
linger. on the charge of violating the
civil service law.
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ports that smallpox has broken out
among the Indians on the south half of
the Colvile reservation. The message
came from County Commissioner Percy
of Ferry county, and asked officers here
to inform Indian Agent Anderson and
urge him to come at once.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-29
A Passenger Guaranteed.

Melbourne. Dec. pa passenger who
arrived here from Noumea, New Gale
donia, where the plague Is raging, on
board the steamer Australian, has been
quarantined and eight others have been
placed under surveillance.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-29
Union Reform Party.

Hastings, Neb.. Dec. 2s.-Under the
banner of the union reform party more
than three-score delegates met here to-
day and effected a state organization.
The old middle-of-the-road element is
behind the plan and the spirit of that
branch of populism was rampant.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-29
Take Your Choice.

From the Atlantic to the Pacific
or History of the Spanish American
War is the premium given by the
Anaconda Standard when you pay $40
in advance for one years subscrip-
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Don't Miss 1t.

You make a good investment when
by paying $40 in advance you secure
the Anaconda Standard for one year
and From the Atlantic to the Pacific"
or a History of the Spanish Ameri-
can War as a premium.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-29

Smallpox Among Indians.
Spokane. Wash. Dec. ga brief tele-
phone message received here tonight re-
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-29

A Stormy Voyage.
San Francisco, Dec. 2S.-The trans
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At Half Price

Some so or go Trimmed Hats, large
and small shapes, with trimmings of
wings, plumes, velvet, ETC., worth from
$3.50 to $40 each, and there's quite a
bunch of pretty Pattern Hats, too.
These all go at half price.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-29

Browns in Town will give but
three performances at the Grand, open
ing Sunday night and including a New
Years matinee on Monday.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-29

In Papeteries we have the latest tints,
each box contains d quire of paper
with envelopes to match. Colorings,
gendarme blue, wood violet, royal
white with stamped crests in blue.
Also the gendarme blue and wood vio-
let in the wedgewood effect. Price,
SOC box.
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Sowing the Wind is booked for
three nights at the Grand, beginning
on Sunday, Jan. I.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-09
HoBoKEN RNIvAL.
Ministers Unite and Series Of Tent
Service.


The Hoboken Pastors Union has ar
ranged a series of gospel tent meetings..
THE first will be held tomorrow afternoon
at four. O'Clock, at the corner or MILL
and washington streets, 1t viii be a
meeting of Sunday school teachers ON
GERS, workers and young people me tent
will be able to accommodate some hye
hundred people.
The meetings will be continued every
evening Of next week. the service begin
Ming at seven o'clock. Distinguished
speakers from nearby localities ana
abroad are expected each evening me
meetings will be Of the character OF a
revival. The music VIII be led by a fun
chorus with the assistance Of special So
lolsts and cornet and violin
ment. =,
The preacher for Monday evening VIII
be the Rev. Walter Swafield Of this city.
For Tuesday evening an elaborate musl-
cal service under the direction of Profes-
scr w. S. Weedin of New York has been
arranged. The Rev. E. T. Radcliffe, lea-
der Of the Metropolitan Temple OF New
York. will be the preacher Invitations 70
the general public have been extended
The pastors of the following churches,
First Methodist, Rev. Mr.. Mead; First
Presbyterian, Rev. Mr.. Beatty; United
Presbyterian. Rev. Mr.. Barr; First Bap-
fist. Rev. Mr.. Richmond; First Reformed
Rev. Mr.. Bluhm; Second Baptist, Rev.
Mr.. Campbell, nave charge aof the series.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-09
ST. JOHNS LAWN PARTY.
Everything Ready for the Big Event
Next Monday Night:

Never before in the history OF 81. Johh .
Catholic Club rave the member SHOWN
such activity as the lawn party mas oe-
veloped. No work has been too hard. nor
no problem too difficult to solve. what
seemed impossible yesterday was lone
with comparative ease today. Both
rather Ter Woert and Father Parker
have lent their aid and advice to the club
and the result. from the present outiook'
seems an assured success.
The old church building where the dane
ing and indoor amusements VIII be neid
in case of stormy weather, has been peau-
tjfully decorated under the able n
ment of Mr.. W. Coughlin. Festoons. CEN
ire pieces and garlands form beautiful
combinations which are worked out with
the aid of Old Glory alone-the Stars and
Stripes being the only decorative element
used. AT the end of the hall a raised
platform has been prepared where the
band will play" and lovers OF dancing
will find the music an enjoyable treat.
on the grounds to the north Of the
building. where the lawn party proper
will be held. the arrangements for the en-
tertainment of all who attend, are nearly
perfect. 1t will out Coney Coney
Island. There will be a cane
ringing establishment where you
can get a gould headed cane
for a nickel. You can also have the
pleasure of hitting the Ethiopian on the
Uranium and getting a ID cigar. A
special platform has been erected for the
piper and his friends who believe In a
good old reel and Jig. There will be tug
Of war contests and several other attrac-
ions that are now being arranged.
One Of the principal contests will be be-
tween lovers Of the rifle and target. and
two magnificent gold medals have been
donated for the winners Of the shoot.
Those who intend to contest will be fur
nished with details later on.
Besides ali this there win be vocal and
instrumental music in the hall every even
ing. The members of the club hope above
everything else to entertain those who
attend, and by the way. the young ladies'
who helped on the excursion and made
such a success OF that affair have signi-
fed their intention of helping the young
men, n as one member expressed it,
THAT settles 1t, everything is all right"
The only thing absolutely necessary Is
fine weather. and the member Of the
| club are hoping that the elements will abb
| stain from any funny business next
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday even
ings
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-09
CHURCH NOTICE

EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN,
Arcanum Hall, corner Clinton and jackson ave-
nues. The Rev. E. W. Fulper, pastor. ser
vices. 1878 A. M. and 7;4a p. M. Sunday
school. $40 A. NJ. All are welcome.
WAYNE STREET REFORMED, Wayne
street, near Grove street. The Rev. John A.
dav September 10. Morning service, 1890,
topic, .Golgatha.s Evening service, 7:45 F. NJ.
sLife's Meridian All are cordially invited.
TRINITY NJ. E.. York street, near WASH
Services al 1920 A. M. and 745 p. M. Morn
ing subject. 1.-The Great School and the Great
Education. Evening". Should We All Have
One Church and No Denominations
FIRsT CONGREGATIONAL. corner Boyd
and Bergen avenues. The Rev. John L. Scud-
der, pastor. Services at II a. NJ. and 745 P. NJ
The Rev. John L. Scudder will preach
FIRST UNTvERsALIsT. Summit avenue,
near Grand street. The Rev. Charles H Vail,
pastor. Service, 1o:45 A. NJ, subject, THE
Beginning"