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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03
An Interesting Court Martial.

TT will be reassuring to young men
contemplating entering the navy to
learn that they may do so without
forfeiting the right to make love to
pretty girl 1t took a naval court
martial to determine the point, and it
determined it wisely and well. 1t ap-
pears that Corporal Scanlon, of the
marine corps, was on guard duty be
fore an officers house at the League
island yard, Philadelphia. He was in
love with a maid employed in the
household. One afternoon the officer
before whose house he was stationed
came upon them suddenly, when the
corporal had one arm around the girls
waist. In the eyes of the officer this
was an objectionable infraction Of
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03
All Sorts.

New York has 6,919 acres of public
parks.
Motor milk vans are being used in Eng
land.
A motor car passenger service is mooted
between Pretoria and the Transvaal.
Within a year 10 free public libraries
have been established in Wisconsin.
The paddle wheel ocean steamer reach
ed its zenith with the launch OF the Scotia
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03
~HE Washington correspondent of
HouStop Post that

~HE Washington correspondent Of
the Houston Post says that
Senator Foraker told Steve
Elkins the other day that the demo-
Gratis We're dead sure of carrying Ohio
this fall, and that Mckinley could not
get a delegation from his own state to
the national convention next year.
Foraker according to the same au-
thority, has grown tired of wearing a
mask and is going to fight Mckinley
and Hanna openly and persistently. If
all this be true, 1T suggests the rela-
tions between Cleveland and Hill when
Hill was in the senate. Cleveland was
nominated in 1892 without the aid or
consent of the New York delegation.
The New Workers protested bitterly
and vehemently, but they accomplish
ed nothing, In like manner. even if
Mckinley should be deprived of the
support of the Ohio delegation next
year. he would be nominated just the
same. And when it comes to a contest
between Hanna and Foraker for the
contro! of the republican party in Ohio.
the betting fraternity will place their
money on Hanna.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

ley act. An association was formed
some time ago to agitate the repeal of
this clause, but really repeal seems
to be unnecessary, and the association
might better direct its time and ener-
gies to the suppression of some more
CRYING evil
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03
Current Comment.
The System Most to Blame.

From the Boston Post
We should not blame Alger so much as
the system Of which he Is a part 1t is a
system which Mckinley represents as
much as Alger and for which Mckinley
is more heavily responsible than Alger.
Any other man would have failed as
Alger failed. in attempting to carry on
the work of the war department in time
of war on system adapted only to the
working of political schemes in time of
peace.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

From the Denver Post.
There is prosperity in the country, hut
unfortunately it is confined to men with
money. Those without it have seldom. as
a whole. been worse off Even If they are
employed the cost of living is so great, SO
dsproportioned to the scale of wages paid,
that they find it almost impossible. to
make ends meet These men begin to
anxiously ask what is to become of them
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03
Making Money on the Side.

From the Kansas City Star.
1t is not uncommon, it is said, for United
States senators to turn over the pay they
Give from the government to their sec
retaries The salary of a United States
SCI ator, by the way, Is usually a very
small item as compared with what he
makes on the side.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

From the st. Louis GIobe-Democrat
An Italian musician has composed bat
tie hymn in honor of Admiral Dewey
which @ said to be a hummer, and to COM
bine the spirit and Tilt of Rule Britain
MIA " the 'Marseliaise," die Wachr am
Rhein' and yankee Doodle"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03
One Point of Difference.

From the Peoria Herald Transcript.
The newspaper correspondents over at
Manila had a duty that they owed to the
American people and to the men who had
employed them and they discharged that
duty. The administration has a duty that
it owes to the American public and it is
not discharging it. That is the difference,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

of the Cunard line in 1862. She was the
last of the race.
Covent Garden, London. has been in the
possession of the Bedford family for $50
years. .a.,s.
English locomotive exports last year
amounted to 100000 as against 5000, 90
in 1897. T.
A number of sharks have appeared in
the Bristol channel and bathers are be-
coming frightened.
For nervous disorders 1t is now found
that the finest cure is the simple one of
lying in bed.
1t is a popular belief that holly bush
planted near a dwelling protects the house
from lightning,
The South African republic exported last
year 4,555 OILS ounces of gold and nearly
10000 tons of coal.
Russia wants to borrow money in the
London markets for the purpose of ex-
terding her railways.
Owing to the development of the Natal
coal fields the shipment of Welsh coal has
declined seriously.
In 1880 the gross revenue of the United
States postoffice was $33,3l5,479, 1t is, now
more than $50, 600 900 a year
A big trust to develop the iron industry
of Nova Scotia has Just been formed with
a capital of $40 100000.
The new suspension bridge over the
Niagara river at Lewiston is about COM
pleted and soon the electric cars viii be
crossing it.
There are more wrecks in the Baltic sea
than in any other place in the world. The
average is one wreck a day throughout
the year.
ExcuSably Mistaken.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03
High Sounding, but Hollow.

From the Boston Herald
The enthusiastic statement by Rev.
Madison c. Peters that "Dewey's guns
made the United States a voter in the
parliament of nations looks and sounds
thrilling. but when one att mpts to get at
its literal Interpretation all is not as lucid
as it might be. 1t Is more rhetorical than
edifYing
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03
Hard soIes Cause Nervousness.

From the Chicago Chronicle.
1t is averred by a famous Chinese
doctor that nervousness is kept out of
the Chinese empire by the use of soft
soled shoes. The hard soles worn by
the Anglo-Saxon race are said to be
the cause of their extreme nervous
temperament.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

The Joy in Michigan over the return
of General Alger is susceptible of one
meaning directly opposite to the one
the generals friends seek to convey.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03
Naughty Now, Humble Next Year.

From the St. Louis Republic.
Newspaper men will not be allowed to
accompany the president on his trip to
Lake Champlain. This naughty reserve
viii probably be maintained until the cam
paign of 1900 has begun.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03
Suffering and Suffrage.

From the Kansas City Star.
The first victim of the street car strike
in Cleveland was boy who was shot by
non-union conductor. There is great
prejudice in Ohio against killing anybody
who can vote.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

The 10th Pennsylvania lost num-
Der of officers and men in battle but
there can be no doubt that gallant
Colonel Hawkins, who died at sea, is
among the saved.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

New York C-ce-4S Tribune Building.
Chicago Office-469 The Rookery.
The S. c. Beckwith Special Agency
Eastern Representatives.
Washington Bureau-1415 G St. n w
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

Unfortunately the pleasantries Mr..
b. Plat Carpenter exchanged with the
supreme court did not raise that dis
tinguished lawyers spirits to an APP
preciable height.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

The Maryland democrats have nomi-
mated John Smith for governor There
is doubtless enough of him in Maryland
to remove any doubt of his election.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03
DOctOrad Into EternitY,

From the Washington Post.
The able reporter continues to write of
the unfortunate who "dies without med-
cal assistance" The average reporter en-
tertains a poor opinion of the medical pro-
fession,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

Unquestionably it would pay Mr.. Nc
Kinley to send Mr. Hobart over to
Manila for a few minutes conversation
with General Otis.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

The English nobility and gentry will
now unite in singing that gand, sweet
song, I'VE Won't Lose You, Willie"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

In addition to its staying qualities,
the Cleveland strike is displaying re-
markable versatility in Its nerve de-
partment.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

1t is understood that Mr.. John B.
Welcome has been recalled from Chi
cago to Helena on important legal bust
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

The Standard has branch offices at
Butte, Missoula and Great Falls where
advertising rates will be furnished on ap-
plication.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

Mr.. Mckinley may be an artist at
euchre, but he frequently plays his
cards at Washington with singular lack
of foresight.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

General Otis is still Cherishing a de-
luded belief IN his ability to make a
grandstand finish
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

Unfortunately, too, for Mr.. Well
comes counsel, it is the supreme court
they have to talk to and not the Hell
ena galleries
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

All general business letters and CORE
spopdence should be addressed to the
STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY,
Anaconda, Mont.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

There are some indications in Wash
ington of an attempt to press-censor
the yellow fever situation.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

Very little has been heard this sum-
mer of the summer girl. Possibly her
bathing suit is making less noise than
usual.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

AS for ex-Secretary Alger he can't
help feeling that he is the victim of
an acute case of euchre.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

The Butte messenger boys were a lit
tie late with their strike, but come to
think they always did take their
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

| boundary dispute with considerable
care, this country ought to draw the
| line on Canadas impudent claim.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03
TO ADVERTISERS.

The Anaconda Standard guarantees its
advertisers a bona fide paid circula ton,
Daily and Sunday, three times greater
than that of any other newspaper pub
lshed in the state of Montana. Advertis-
ing contracts will be made subject to this
guarantee.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

That William Waldorf Astor should
be naturalized a British subject was
a most natural act.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

The new fall styles of yellow fever
are said to be very catchy.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

AS We understand Senator Perkins
who has investigated the Alaskan
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Daily and Sunday, one year.......... SIC. 90
Daily and Sunday, six months ........ 500
Daily and Sunday, three months ..... 800
Daily and Sunday, one month. / 90
Sunday, one year ....................e 200
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Postage free for the United States, Cam
ada and Mexico. Elsewhere
postage added
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Excusably Mistaken.

From the Youths Companion.
1t is related of Marshal Mcmahon
that, when very little boy, he was
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

The railroads of Australia have never
discovered that it is possible to take up
tickets on the train, hence the pas
sengers are locked in the cars to pre-
vent any of them stealing a ride, and
when they arrive at their station are
hustled out through a turnstile and
held UP for their tickets.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

Main Office-Standard Block. Anaconda.
TELEPHONE NUMBERS.
Business ONCE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1
Editorial Rooms ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. IS
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

Brookville, Pa, has a crow hatchery,
said to be the only one in the world.
This birds jet-black head makes a
handsome trimming for ladies' hats,
and milliners are credited with paying
rs cents for each head. The eggs OF
crows hatch In an ordinary chicken in
cubator in 10 days and in eight weeks
the birds are big enough to be guillo-
tined
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

Copper has risen and oluminum de-
clined until the price of the two metals
is almost the same. One pound of al
uminum is equivalent to two of cop
per in carrying electrical energy and if
it were as easy to work and solder
would probably displace copper to
considerable extent.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

1t will cost $9s,52O, OS2OS to run the
government of greater New York for
the forthcoming fiscal year, according
to the report of the finance committee.
This Includes a deficiency fund of ST.
175,S5O.SS. The amount to be raised by
general taxation is $67 sos, .05. 1t
cost $77,477084,77 to run the city last
year.
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Subscription Rates Payable in Advance
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Many of the leading grape growers
and wine makers Of California nave
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

The Frankfurter Zeitung has brought
together a number of facts showing
that there is at present in Austria
remarkable growth in clerical influence
and multiplication Of monasteries. AT
the principal hospital in Vienna forty
nurses were discharged the other day
and replaced by nuns.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

The famous clock in the Palais de
Justice in Paris dates from 1880 and is
the work Of the celebrated De Wick,
whose turret clocks are the earliest re-
liable record. The carved figures of
Piety and Justice and the angels sup
porting the royal coat of arms were
executed by Germaine Pilon. 1t is be-
lieved that it was the bell of this clock
that rang the signal for the massacre
of st. Bartholomew in 1872.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

A first-class automobile of the French
type now costs from $1,000 to $4,000 An
enterprising American concern has re-
Gently started in to build an electro
buggy or carriage for two at from 5000
to $500.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

In spite Of the law the destruction Of
birds in the Italian part of Switzerland
continues on a large scale. In the can
ton of Tessin alone the guards destroy
ed last year $4,000 traps for birds.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-03

There are more wrecks in the Baltic sea
than in any other place in the world. The
average is one wreck a day throughout
the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-21

prepared by the use of school hours for re-
hearsalS and decorating. all of which school
hours are necessary for the proper fulfill
ment of the. courses of study heretofore
approved and adopted by the board; and
Whereas such interruptions to the teach
ers and pupils regular work in class room
directly tend to the destruction of a deep
sense Of responsibility, which is the primal
and most important object of our whole
educa tional system: and
Whereas many of the pupils chosen for
parts or appointments in such entertain
merits are not good students and need more
classroom training, while the better class
room students would be broadened by as
sisting in outside work, in which conditions
there is the direct violation of the basic
principle of pedagogy; therefore be it
Resolved, That the board of school trus-
tees shall include in the yearly estimate
for appropriations the amount of moneys
necessary fer the payments of all expenses
properly incurred in our Public sc,.ool sys-
tenn; and be 1t
Resolved. That the use of school hours
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-21

for the preparation of and for entertain
ments or other outside matters is forbid
den and that the taxation of teachers or
pupils, directly or indirectly, in money or
in time, for the purpose of meeting expenses
properly to be met by sufficient appropria-
ton is forbidden.
Animated Discussion.
The resolutions provoked brief but ami
mated discussion, in which Messrs. VIII
son, Whelpley. Hazen and Barnard ques-
toned the wisdom and necessity of such
stringent rules, especially as existing rules
cover practically the same grounds. They
were passed several years ago, but have
never been strictly enforced.
Mr.. Harries defended his resolutions and
promised, IN case of their passage. that
they would be enforced.
Owing to the lateness Of the hour tho
resolutions Ee-2 lad over for action at 0
subsequent meeting.
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Mems silk bosom shirts. 39c.

fcF
vii he
80 cents tomorrow Our
70 EN-
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Muslin gowns. % cents.

Shoce OF lot of ladies muslin
' " 'NeNt '>eA' '"i"e~ 80 'eH'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-21
THE PUBLIC. SCHOOLS
Board of Trustees ) ss]sien rsstsr-
day Afternoon.
PROPOSED TEST OF HEALTH CONDITIONS
Resolution to ForbidEntertainments
for Increasing Expense Fund.
KINDERG ARTEN SYSTEM

Considerable business was transacted at
the meeting of the public school trustees at
Franklin building last evening. There were
present Messrs. Wheipiey lin the chair),
Barnard, Harries, Hazen, Wilson, Brown
Wright and Richardson, Mrs. Tul1och ana
Mrs. Grimke. Mr.. Spear was the only alb
sentee.
communication was read from the Dis
trict Commissioners requesting the 1mme-
date submission of estimates for the main
tenance of the public schools for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 1900.
The North Capitol and lexington Citi-
zens' Association asked for another school
building for their section.
letter was read from Mr.. M. II. Kim
solving. who said he was practical tailor.
advocating the establishment of a course
of instruction of the art of tailoring in all
its branches in the public schools, and Of
fering his services gratuitously toward ef-
fecting such establishment.
Mr.. B. II. Warner addressed the board in
favor of additional school facilities at Pet
worth, and suggested several eligible sites
for school house.
Mr.. w. t. Dodge advocated the purchase
of part of lot in square 1872 for use as
play ground for the pupils of the Peabody
School
Messrs. u. L. Beebe & Son proposed to
supply the schools with a certain spring
water at cost of $2O,5S7 per annum.
All these communications were appropri-
atey referred.
Mr.. B. W. Murch rendered his resigna-
ton as principal of the Force School, to
take effect July 1 next, in order to accept
the position of assistant superintendent Of
pubic schools, new Office in the system,
TO Whlch ne was recently appointed by the
District Commissioners. Mr.. Murch took
occasion to express his thanks to the board
of trustees for the kindness and considera-
ton uniformly shown him during his twelve
years OF teaching in the District. His
resignation was accepted, and Stephen E.
Kramer was appointed to the vacancy thus
created in the principalship of the Force
School.
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Awnings.

Our Awning Factory has already
doubled last seasons business-and
the end is not yet. We are making
the best awnings in the world-make
them promptly and as you would
have them made-made right.
Is your order on Our books?
II W MOSES G SONS
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1Oc. and 121Ac. wash goods, 43Ac

Choice wash fabrics
prg figured and pa lawns dies and astes in corded effects
plaid fetching cing
patterns of the seasonwhh sold and 12 yard
yard for
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Woodbury's soap, IL cents.
10 cents for ieWelry.

Choice a Jewely-conpsing
uttCns,
violet will
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W. B. MOSES & SONS.
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&c. cambria, 4zBc. ward.
&c. and 1Oc. embrOideries. 436c.
&c. handkerchiefs. AIhc.


trimmed
&c
pe on hand tomorrow
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Window screens, SIC.

shall sell
dependable
30
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Ladies' "Cowboy" hats, 30c.
121lc. white goods, 478c. yd.
39c. wash silks, 25c. yd.

take line
all
usual readily
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Boys So wash suits, % cents.

quality
crash and white duckmmed embroidery
cord and whistle 12whch other stor
sells as 81 valuefor
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High School record and Normal examina-
ton, is not less than 50 per centum."
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COrsetS for Is cents,

lot OF lightweight coutil
stitching-auless
MORROW Ihey re worth almost is
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The Safest Part OF a Train.

OA party of travellers in train were
talking over their travelling experience
and the danger of accidents, and finally
the question arose as to the safest
part Of the train. Failing to settle
the question among themselves, they
called on the guard, and one Of them
said to him:
'Guard, we nave been discussing
the matter of the safest part of the
train and want to know your opinion. +"
"Want to know the safest Part,
eh?" replied the guard.
eyes, that S it. y
"Well, y continued the guard, We
been on the line for Is years and
have been turned over cmbankments,
busted upin tunnels, dumped off of
bridges, tclcscopcd in collisions.
blown off the line by cyclones, run
into open switches and had other
pleasant incidental advertisements of
a kindred nature, and should say,
gentlemen, that the safest part Of the
train was that part which happened
to be in the works for repairs at the
time of the accident '-Loodon TEL
cgroph.