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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-01-20
GERMANY's vOLTE FACE.
The London Times Comment On the
Trouble in Samoa,

London Jan. 20.-The Times, in a spe-
cial article this morning dealing with
afalrs in Samoa. after pointing out
that when the Central American ship
canal IS completed, the possession of
Pago Pago harbor, incomparably the
safest in the entire Pacific, will become
world important question:" says:
THE decision of Chief Justice Cham
bers that the Berlin act disqualified
Mataafa must be accepted with con-
siderable reserve, for that act express
ly reserves to the Samoans the free
right to elect their king and to choose
their form of government This right
has been solemnly recognized by the
three powers. The only obstacle to
Mataafa's election appears to be the
promise wrested from him before he
was permitted to leave the Marshall
islands. to renounce participation in
Samoan politics. This renunciation
evidently owed it's origin to Germany,
yet Germany now champions Mataafa.
Nobody acquainted with the islands
can be surprised that the islanders up
hold Mataafa.
THE astonishing thing about the
whole business apart from the German
volte face is that Great Britain should
have consented, While the throne was
yet vacant, to allow such firebrand
to be thrown among the smouldering
embers of Samoan disaffection. The
part the United States have played in
the matter must be considered in con-
nection with President McKinley's last
message to congress. 1t must not be
forgotten that these islands We're, so
long ago as 1872 a cherished object in
the eyes of American eXpansionists,
and even now Samoa is word to con-
jure with throughout many Western
states. The present situation will not
be devoid of benefit, if it serves to con-
vince the three powers that the Berlin
act requires immediate and radical
amendment. in default of which Samoa
will always be liable to become the
prey of civil war and a source OF
anxiety to the signatory powers. 1t
may even be, as was nearly the case 10
years ago, the theate.' of hostilities be-
tween Two of their number"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-01-20
NAVAL RESERVATION.
Mission Rock III San Francisco BAY Is
Set Apart.

Mission Rock III san Francisco Bay Is
Set Apart.
Washington, Jan. 19-The president
has issued an executive order setting
apart what is known as Mission Rock
in San Francisco bay as naval reser-
walton. The purpose is to use it as a
coaling station and the departments
expectation is that it will be, the best
station that can he had in San Fran
cisco bay. Lying just opposite the
Union Iron works in very deep water,
this little island is seven miles nearer
the entrance to the bay than is Mare
island and will save a great deal of
time and some risk to the larger naval
vessels in taking on coal. The navy
department to-day sent out instructions
to the commandant at Mare island to
take possession of the rock in the name
of the United States. 1t is claimed by
private parties under a grant from the
state of California, but the government
insists that its title is good. The place
is valued at a quarter of a million Of
dollars sts
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-01-20
HONEST AND FEARLESS.
Wall Is for Bryan but Opposed to the
16 to 1sRatiO.

Milwaukee, Wis. Jan. 19.-The Jour
nat to-day prints letter written to
Edward C. Wall, Wisconsin member
of the democratic national committee,
in which he says:
"It is my belief that the doctrine of
16 to is neither a democratic nor a
sound business proposition. but is in
fact entirely opposite to both. l with
many others accepted the platform of
1896, not because of that declaration,
but notwithstanding it; and at this
time it seems proper for me to enter,
as I do now, my protest as a demo-
crat. against a repetition of that mis-
take. l make no protest against the
rest of the platform of 1896, and for
Mr.. Bryan, the nominee for president
at that time | have the very highest
respect, knowing he is sincere, honest
and fearless man.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-01-20
HIS COUP FAILED.
The German Consul's scheme Was Flat
Failure.

London, Jan. IA special from
Auckland N. T.. says the British and
American consuls were compelled to
force the doors of the supreme court at
Apia, in which the German consul had
established himself, and to push him
into the street. All parties at Apia, the
dispatch continues. unite in condemn
ing the German consul for the fighting
which has taken place between the rival
kings. 1t is pointed out that, in viola
ton of all agreements, the consul ac-
companied Mataafa's force when the
claimant Invaded the town, and en-
couraged opposition to Malietoa Tanus.
When the British and American coa-
suls were informed as to the situation
they adjourned court and locked the
building. The German consul then de-
manded the keys and they were refused
him. He then broke open the doors. Ie-
moved the locks and replaced them with
others. He afterwards brought the Ger
man municipal president into the cham
ber and the latter went1upon the balcony
and shouted to the British and Ameri-
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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-01-20
FROM DAWSON.
Reported That Dominion Creek Is Pan
ming Out Well.

Victoria. e. c.. Jan. 19.-The steam
er Danube, which arrived from the
north to-day, brought about 60 men
from Dawson and Atlin, with about
100000 in gold dust. The Dawson men
say upper Dominion creek is panning
out well, running from $3.50 to 81 a
pan. There are still Is tons of Cana
dian and American mails at Tagish to
be forwarded. A great deal of fever
is reported at Dawson, some say fully
600 cases. Seven men have been frozen
to death in the Klondike this winter
The trail to Atlin is reported in good
shape. Returning miners unhesitat-
ingly condemn the alien exclusion act,
saying it will retard the development
of the country for generations. Major
Bliss came down on the Danube.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-01-20
DELAYED BY A SUIT.
Transfer of the Short Line viii Not Take
Place Right Away. a.

New York, Jan. 19.-'The fact developed
to-day that the transfer of the Oregon
Short Line to the Union Pacific. which the
directors of the latter road have been en-
powered to make is likely to be delayed
by suit brought by G. H. Venner of
Boston as a Union Pacific shareholder
against the road. in which he is in small
way identified A meeting of the stock
holders of the Union Pacific was held at
Salt Lake Jan. 10 when authority was
given the Union Pacific board to increase
the common stock s2s,00000O in order to
take over the Short Line. This matter
will be considered IN the early part of
next month. a director of the Union Pa
citic to-day said the Venner suit is likely
to delay the transfer. The argument he
presents will be strongly met and will
cause no permanent trouble.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-01-20
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
Representative Cooney Broke the Record
for Long Bills.

Special Dispatch to the Standard
Helena, Jan. 19.--In the house his
morning, Cooney broke the record for
long bills with his surety company law,
which is officially designated house bill
36. 1t is the most lengthy document
that Chief Clerk Craig has had to read.
The bill provides that public officers
in Montana may obtain official bonds
from surety companies.
Chairman Crutchfield of the judiciary
committee, welded his axe again to-
day, and three bills We're reported from
his committee with the recommends
tion that they be indefinitely postponed
The report of the committee was adopt
ed, and three bills will appear no more
Gibson's bill, relating to the administra-
tration of estates; Kelly's bill relating
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-01-20
Will Flood the Mine.

Newcastle. Como, Jan. 19--The Colorado
Fuel and Iron company has decided to
flood the Wheeler mine, which has been
on fire for several days. This means the
abandonment of work in the mine for
three months at least. The mine en-
ploys 200 men.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-01-20
IN THE HOUSE.
Contested Election Decided in Favor of a
Democrat.

Washington, Jan. 19.-The house to-
day practically decided the Brown
Swanson contested election case from
the Fifth Virginia district in favor of
the sitting member, Mr. Swanson,
democrat, by declining to consider the
case. Twenty-four republicans Joined
with the democrats and populists on this
vote. The postoffice appropriation bill
was taken up. The greatest surprise
of the day was the adoption of two
amendments, striking out of the bill
the appropriation of $171 600 for the fast
Southern mail and $4,000 for special
mail facilities from Kansas City to
Newton, Kan. This appropriation for
the Southern mail has been fought an
nually for six or seven years, but has
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-01-20
Eight Days Overdue.

Vancouver Il. c., Jan. 19.-The steam
tug Active, which it was feared was lost.
arrived this morning from Takusp, eight
DAYS overdue.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-01-20
WHAT THE SENATE DID.

Favorable Action on Bill to Amend the
Registration Laws.
Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Helena, Jan. 19.-In the senate COM
mittee of the whole this morning, Camp
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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-03-23
Quick Work on the Laws.

After the adjournment of the lcgisla-
ture the governor has fifteen days with
in which to act upon bills This time
expired on the 18th On the 10th the
Bismarck Tribune had its Popular Edi-
ton of the laws out-a book of 1873
pages of clear print and exhaustive in
deX. There were many more acts passed
by the recent legislature han usua! and
a great many important amendments
made to laws affecting all classcs The
Popular Edition" should find its way at
once into every store, Office and farm.
house in the state. Many of the acts
have the emergency clause and are now
in operation. knowledge Of the law may
save much trouble and litigation. The
popular Edition" can bo ordered
at Tho Pioneer Office price - cents.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-03-23
HORSES! HORSES! HORSES!

Have just shipped in a
car of heavy fine farm
mares and gcldings. They
run from 1900 to 1900 lbs.
and from 5 TO T years old.
Have several nice matched
pairs Of heavy horses. AL
SO a good pail, of finely
matched drivers, and an
elegant single driver; also
a rafting. good pair Of
mules T and 8 years old,
weighing 2,2oo lbs. These
horses arc an exceptionally
good lot; young, sound,
and all we'll broken. They
are all a rugged lot that
have not been fattened for
market; but have been
worked right along, and
are hard and ready to do a
big springs work. | will
hitch and guarantee every
horse that goes out of my
barn, to be just as repres-
ented. Will give the GUS
tomary time with good Sc
curlty. | will sell these
horses at the lowest posi-
bic prices that such stock
IS sold for, and will defy
anybody to buy the same
kind, or equally as good,
at the prices | offer them.
| will forfeit 500 per Cal.
to onyonc that can go to
Minneapolis, Chicago, or
any horse market, and lay
this lot of horses down here
Tor less than Sloo to SI25
per head, spot cash. Horses
have advanced in prices in
the last two years, and
good ones have advanced
the most III proportion. |
bought these horses right,
and they are worth the
money, and will sell very
near the same old prices of
a year and two years ago.
RcInclnbcl, | will sell on
time, TO good responsible
parties, and will try hard to
suit a purchaser in every
way. Very Resp'y,
A. I. WARD.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-03-23
PhiIippines--=r4it.

Editor Hope Pioneer:
The following shows some Of the be-
netits Of "Philippine trade" if we could
supply it all, and tho reet of the worlG
none at all. The total imports into the
Philippine Islands in 1897, were 59,l2O,
600, and OF the imports itemizcd. in 1894
all the food products amounted to s724,
566. The farmers of Steele county coulC
supply all the wheat represented ir
above imports, several times over. The
Hope mill could grind it. The United
States is spending at the rate of $4,000,
OC0 year, to "conquer' these people
Where has our common sense gone:
To say nothing of the utter folly anG
infamy OF the whole busircss.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-03-23

Chief Engineer McHenry gives it out
cold, that the Northern Pacific will be
extended northwest from Cooperstown.
Work to commence as once. So there
may not be go much wind about it a.
ter all. 1t will be severe blow to our
neighbor town and will probably force
jim Hill to build north from Aneta.
Then watch Hope get the division head
quarters s-maybe.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-03-23

Presitf Worst Of the Agricultural
College al Fargo, wishes Us to state that
any resident Of the state, farmers espcci-
ally, may receive bulletins from the ex-
pertinent station, free of charge. Send
him your name if you want EN-.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-03-23

The Grain Growers convention is SOW
ing seed in Fargo this week, and is a
grand good thing for North Dakota if
it don't turn out to be a political pow
WOW. About fifty went down from
Hope
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-03-23

President and Mrs. Mckinley arc en-
joying life in the southern cyclones and
floods. They went down in Georgia for
a vacation. So did some Of the North
Dakota editors. What say:
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-03-23

The grand old Windsor Hotel at 45th
street and Fifth avenue, one of New
York City's most popular inns, was
totally destroyed by fire on Friday last
Several lives were lost.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-03-23

For the past week the frozen south
has been experiencing all kinds of
cyclones. billiards. and floods. Varily l
say unto thee, come to North Dakota.
the hot bed Of tho northwest.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-03-23

Miss Helen Gould is the hero of the
big New York fire. Her magnificent
home was thrown open to the suffering
and homeless and her purse opened to
the needy. She is noble woman.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-03-23

Another cable in the big Brooklyn
bridge parted, with serious results, few
days ago. The old structure has seen
much service, but its days of usefulness
are about over. In a few more years it
will be condemned,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-03-23

The big Dalrymple farm near Cassel-
ton. is offered for sale in sections. 1t is
a good thing for North Dakota. The
sooner these large farm are split up, the
better. What We want is moro people
who will work and fewer kid glove faru,-
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-03-23

On May 20, Admiral Dewey is expect
cd to arrive in Washington and will tel
Mckinley about his little world. all his
own, over next door to China.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-03-23

Steps are being taken at this early
date for the republican national convcn-
ton, and McK;nley, very likely. will be
it-in 1OnO
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-03-23

Hits 4 Mrs..Pierce is writing up the
editorial trip in his Grafton Record. in
sections only two in BERTH
whero there were four.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-03-23
Official Newspaper of Steele County
Entered at the postoffice IN Hope. North Da-
Eota. as second class mail matter.
This paper will continue to be sent till all ar
rearages are paid and 1t is ordered discontinued.

Many soldiers are coming home. But
where are the kids? The 18th Mime
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-03-23

The Oregon has arrived safely at Ma
Mia in good shape and ready for action.
just listen to Dewey smilem..??ffff~f
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-03-23
Going Down Hill.
Tourist Rates South

The Monon Route is now selling tick.
eis to Florida, Cuba, Porto Rico and all
Southern Winter Resorts, good until
May 81. Also homcscc.icrs tickets tc
points IN Tennessee, North Carolina
South Caroline, Georgia, Alabama, Mis-
sissippi and Louisiana. at very low rates
For map, Folders, rates aud other inro,
nation, call or address
i. +. SESSIONS,
Northwestern Pass. Ast,
Minneapolis, Mnn.
FEANK j, HGGU, G, T.. A, Chicago
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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-07-22
The New Secretary.

Washington, July 20.-The most alb
aud generally discussed topic
here today was the choice of a success
or to Secretary Alger. Many names
were mentioned in the speculation, but
it can be stated with authority that as
vet the President has made no selec-
ton. Both Secretary Long n Post
master General Smith, who were with
the President for 4 short time, ex-
pressed the belief that no member OF
the Cabinet would care to be shifted to
the War Department.
Among The many names most PROM
nently mentioned was that OF General
Horace Porter, Ami assadOr to France.
| Senator Thurston, of Nebraska, called
at the White House during the day
and urged the promotion OF Assistant
Secretary Mejklejohn.
Nearly every General who figured in
the leceut war has been mentioned as
a possibil ty, that of General James Il.
| Wilson being about 5he most prOmi-
nent in this class.
a strong belief expressed in certain
circles is that the successor of Mr.. Al
ger will come from New York. In this
connection the name Of Elihu Foot has
been suggested.
a high Administration official said
today that the next Secretary of Wal
will 0 be only a New Yorker, but 4,
lawy-r as well. The authority for thi:
statement was in consultation with tn,
President today and re stated tina
while it may be said that as yet tn
stretch had not been finally passed up
on, New York, now without represen
%tation, has the strongest claim for rec
ignition.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-07-22
Fire Near Overflow.

\ fire was started in the woods to the
south and west of Overton Thursday
and on account of the strong WIND
which vas blowing, reached ar alarm
ing size. 1t being just across Prosser
creek and about a mile from the town.
ali hands from the factory and lumber
yard turned out to protect thu town.
Large pieces Of charred wood were
o&rried by the wind into many places
in and about the plant and a constant
watch was necessary to insure the safe
ty of the place. The FIRE burned over
fifty acres and is supposed to have
started from a steam wagon.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-07-22
How to Light a Tunnel.

Jack Hughes is doing his mining in
Sierra county ny home science of his
own creation. He has a tunnel 200 feet
into the mountain. He has fixed mir
rors to catch and defect the sunlight
and send the rays to where ne is work
ing in the face of the tunnel. Jack
looks like the ghost of a departed pio-
neer when working in this weird light.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-07-22

The White Pine News suggests the
substitution of q rubber stamp for lead
pencils n marking ballots, the recent
gubernatorial contest proving that the
present X is too complicated a figure
for q Nevada voter to execute with any
degree OF accuracy. The attempts
ranging all the way from a V to a
spider web, The suggestion is a good
one.
Prof Chas. D. Woods, Director of
the United States Experiment station
at the University of Maine, arrived in
Carson with his wife, by way Of the
Lake, Thursday evening. Prof. Wood
is d nephew OF Ex-Governor Colcord.
They have been in attendance upon
the Convention of the Agricultural
Experiment Station Colleges at San
Francisco.
The kissing bug has struck the Com
stock at last, and we are no longer in
dagger of not being considered an uD-
tO-date community. Night before last
the little daughter of Mike James was
bitten on the upper lip, and it, is
sWelled TO abnormal dimensions.-Re-
port.
If you wan a handsome racing suit,
Sage Green and White, Club Colors
Leave your measure at the Emporium.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-07-22
Now is the Time

To buy yonr furniture and oedding; will
allow no one to underspn H.; Won can buy
new goods as cheap RS Old; we have a
large new assortment always on hand:
mattresses, lounges and htd.nom suits
and any thing II the furniture line, not
in stock, will be ordered at catalogue
prices with but a small conmi>>i II for
taking risk OF damage. Remember the
ylace-Geo. W. kitzmeyer's furniture
store.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-07-22
ALI SORTS.
Trib cures bruises and sprains,

Trib cures bruises and spr2ins.
Closing ont sale at Miss Taylor's.
A. Nj. Ardery and wife were arrivals
yesterday morning.
Col. Hall returned from Reno per yes ,
terday's passenger.
Chas. Brown of Gardnerville arrived
from San Francisco yesterday.
w. c. Lennon departed for his home
in northern California last evening.
viii Day and family leave this morn
ing for a camping trip in Lake Valley.
Another load of freight left for the
Blue Lakes yesterday.
w. P. Merrill of Woodfords is re
ported much better.
Jim O'Hare, Angus Mcdonald and
Will Foley are employed at the Blue
Lakes.
Tony Frederick and sister, Miss Matte
yesterday.
Many people were at the track last
evening to witness. the boys train for
the coming relay race.
G. B. Cowing has Deer awarded the
contract for painting and paper hang
ing at the Baker building.
Carson potatoes are on the market and
shoxy oro f,r olooI Of tina CnJiF~pnS. ~r~-
duct.
The wind of the past two days has
spread the fire back of Ophir and alarge
area is now on fire,
At ths Overman election w. G. Morrow
was chosen President, Maurice Smith
Vice-President, George D.. Edwards Sec.
and Albert Dackey Superintendent.
Members of the c. A. c. are re.
quested to be at the track every ever
ing to help the boys in their prepare.
tions for the relay race.
In saying that he ''has the situation
well in hand" General Otis reminds
one of a man holding an angry bull by
the tail.-Bee.
Arthur Raycraft has received his ap.
pointment as Chief Clerk in the Mint.
Superintendent COlcord has made al
excellent selection.
The LOvelOck Tribune says that J.
3. Fitzgerald will succeed Frank Pei
tier as local manager of the LovelOcb
Commercial COmpany's interests a
that place.
Frank ]. Buontt of Golconda ha.
struck a splendid copper prospect a
his mine seven miles south of Golcond,
The analysis indicates SO per cen.
copper.
There is good reason to believe tina
W. Bruce and E. Honeyman of Lin
SCOTS Nevada cavalry company cap
tured by the insurgents are still aliv.
and are being held for exchange.
Reno l.. O. 0. F. lodges have en-
gagged sixty rooms in San Francisco TO
the housing of their members durin
the Golden Jubilee OF the Order to b
held there next October.