The Anaconda Standard from Anaconda, Montana • 7

'ft, i r. TOE AXACOyPA STASIHBD 3ATtUUY MOKNIKGr, 1000. DATES FOR THE DEMOCRATIC MEETiNGS "Comlojr Events Ctst Their Shadow Before" BuweNevys The Frlnolpal Branch Office of th ftandard la at 21 But Broadway. Butte, elepfeone 423. Advertising rates fur Blahed on application.

raffles to, Je played wholly or patly at Pittabyrg, between the pennant winning cjub and the club standing next, the -trophy to become the property of the club wlnnlni the series and the receipts to go to the players; the number of games and all the details of the contest to be arranged by the managers of the two clubs. AMEWIOAN LEAGUE. At' Milwaukee-lrMllwaukee 7. Buffalo 1. At Chlcago-Chtcago 1, Kansas City 7.

County Central Committee Decides on September 13 for the Caucuses, the 15th for the Primaries, and the 17th for the Convention, Montana SAPPHIRES Let Us Cover Your Floor Daily arriving dray loads of carpets are the shadows of car loads yet to arrive before our fall- showing is complete. It promises to be the most comprehensive exhibit ever seen in an inland city. Our purchases cover thousands of rolls In new patterns, nsw colorings, new weaves and exquisite designs. Having twice the largest trade in the city, It is only natural that we should carry twice the largest stock. The reason for our having this large trade and carrying this enormous stock is the fact that the people will go where the are the greatest.

We append a few prices to let you know Why We Should Cover Your Floors DR. P. A. IRONSIDE THE DENTIST C- Csrtli Bloek, 29 West Park (Street Butte, Montana Oentlstry at moderate Prlctt, Teeth Extracted Withost Pals The Grotto Cafe Three Doors East of Postoffics Butte, Montana Short Orders Meals a la Carte First-Class in Every Respect i Don't Forget the Business Men' Lunch, 11:30 a. m.

to a p. ai. OYSTERS A SPECIALTY. Moderate Prices. OPEN UNTIL MIDNIGHT JACOB ZUNDEL, Proprietor St Paiil I1ftnitAl tions will be held in the several precincts at the places hereinafter designated, on the 13th day of September, 1900.

at the hour of 8 o'clock p. m. Primary elections In the several precincts will be held between the hours of 4 and 8 o'clock p. m. on the 16th day of September, 1900, for the purpose of selecting delegates and alternate delegates to said county convention.

The several precincts will hold caucuses and primaries and will be entitled to the number of delegates to said county convention as hereinafter set forth: Pre- No. of del- clnct. Place of meeting. egates. 1 John Cadlgan's saloon 2 2 City hall, Walkervllle 4 3 John Curran's residence 4 4 P.

J. Sullivan's, Hibernian hall 5 6 Union house, Grant's 8 6 Headquarters saloon 5 7 703 North Montana 8 Dugan house 7 9 Leary's shoe shop, North Main 5 10 28 East Wool man 9 11 Courthouse, jury room 8 12 Stiver Lake hotel 6 13 Portland house, opposite li brary 4 14 Laramie house, 338 East Granite 8 15 Armory 5 16 Reynolds McDowell's of fice 3 17 Florence hotel 8 18 Gagnon's blacksmith shop. East Galena 3 18 Clarence hotel 3 20 Cottage hotel, West Galena 5 21 Rear of residence of William Gallick, West Porphyry 4 22 937 West Quartz 4 23 229 South Main 3 24 Andy Dahl block 4 25 Klondike house. East Park street 6 26 City hotel. 711 South Arizona 3 27 Keystone hotel.

East 7 28 1260 Talbot avenue 2 29 436 Watson avenue 3 30 Judge Miller's court room, Meadervllle 1 31 Joe Lazzarl's boarding house, Meadervllle 2 32 Mullln's hotel 3 33 To be selected 2 S4 Lake View house 1 35 St. Onge's house. Basin 1 36 Centennial brewery 2 37 Kehoe's saloon. Rocker 1 38 John lano house. Burllneton 1 39 William Stolte's house.

Silver Bow 1 40 School house. Brown's gulch. near Telegraph 1 41....7. Ed Gavin's saloon, Silver Bow Junction I 42 Feeley's 1 43 Pat Lilly's. Divide 1 44 Soap gulch 1 Napoleon Guyer's barter shop, Melrose 1 46 James Lamb, Clipner mine 1 47 Ralston house.

Ralston 1 48 Gregson Springs hotel 1 All democrats are earnestly invited to attend caucuses and primaries of paid party. By order' of th county central committee. P. J. McARTHUR.

Chairman. D'GAY STIVERS, Secretary pro tern. When vacancies occur, to be named later. New Ingrain Carpets jjj 300 rolls from the half wool filled at 29c to the extra quality all wool at 65c a yard, with between quall-A ties at equally low prices. New Brussels Carpets 30 rolls, some as low as 40c, and from that to 65c a yard, with between qualities at equally low prices Save you 1 5c to 20c a yard New English Body Brussels 109 rolls, some as low as 95c a yard; stylish patterns with borders to match, at prices that will Save you 1 8c to 30c a yard Save you 35c to 50c- a yard Brovvnfield Canty Carpet Co.

House Furnishers for the Masses' 48 to 34 West Park Street, BUTTE, MONTANA go? South Montana Batta, reataa NEATLY EQUIPPED Patients may aaleet any rbyslelaa et-c Surgeon In the city. All Physicians 'an 4 Surgeons are invited to bring their fea-. tiente. 5ETTLB, Pres. tsj 'ltsf1f t.

'i We have a fine Investment for our friends In a eflver-lead proposition of very high grade In the Montana Summit mine. The Montana Summit Mining company, at Thompson Investment offices, 15 West Broadway, Butte. R. G. BELDEN, Corresponding Secretary.

A FULL HOUSE, The. Grand Crowded and "A Texa 8teer" the Attraction. "A Texas Steer" came to the Grand last night. The play has been presented in Butte a great many times and by different companies. The company presenting It this time is not unanimously the beet that ever interpreted the steer here.

There are some strong parts In the cast and notably and unfortunately several weak ones. The character of Maverick Brander, the Texas senator, is well taken by James H. McCann. and the Brassy Gall, of G. H.

Meech is excellent. There Is much to be said in praise of Will Bray's interpretation of the colored political ward hustler and office seeker, and the others in the cast do fairly well. Knott Innltt might have received more ginger had the character been in some other's hands. Florence Rossland as Beseie did ordinarily us the Texas belle and daughter of the senator. The play will be repeated to-night and to-morrow night with a matinee this afternoon.

Ladles' Auxiliary Division No. 2, A. O. will meet at I. O.

G. T. hall the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Mrs. Rowan, president.

Miss Babe Reed, aged 27 years, died Thursday. remains are at Richards' undertaking rooms, from where the funeral will, take place to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Knox Hat the Bent. Knox the Hatter has for years en-Joyed the reputation of making the best hats in the universe. When you buy a new Knox hat, such as Hennessy's are now showing for fall, you can rest assured that it is correct in every detail.

Until a better or more stylish hat is produced, which Is unlikely to happen, a full assortment of Knox, Derbys, Fedoras and Soft Hats will be found at Hennessy's. You want a new hat for to-morrow; see these. League Baaeball. Excursion to Anaconda Sunday, September 9. Leave Butte 1:30 p.

re turning leave Anaconda 7:40 p. m. Round trip $1.00. Last game of the season between Butte and Anaconda. A caucus of Dan Tewey's boarders held last night at the Southern hotel decided that Dan's idea of serving good food instead of politics was perfectly satisfactory.

LETTERCRRIERS. Officer Klrrled-TUeMen Want to TVear Shirt Wal.l. Detroit, Sept. 7. The National Association of Letter Carriers to-day reelected the following1 officers: President, John Parsons, -New York; vice president, M.

F. Finnan, Bkwmington, secretary, Edwrfrd J. Cantwell, Brooklyn, N. Y. treasurer, Alex McDonald, Grand Rapids, Mich.

R. F. Quinn of Philadelphia retired from the candidacy for chairman of the executive committee. At to-night's session resolutions were adopted indorsing the Grout time limit bill for substitute carriers: voting $1,200 to President Parsons for past services as representative of the association; petitioning the postofBoe department for relief from summer heat by prescribing a uniform shirt waist or shirt to be worn without the uniform coat; petitioning for discontinuance of regular deliveries by special delivery boys; thanking Perry S. Breath, ex-first assistant postmaster general, for unfailing loyalty to the carriers In this and regretting his departure from the service.

An adverse report upon a resolution Indorsing a $1,000 uniform salary bill was adopted. Chattanooga was selected for next year's convention city. CHESTNUT LINE. Brjan-SteveoKon Club Organised With 48 Charter Member. Special Dispatch to the Standard; Chestnut, Sept.

7. Chestnut Is in line. A meeting was held this evening for the purpose of organizing a Bryan and Stevenson club. The meeting was well attended. J.

L. Smith was elected president; John Collett, vice president; James Brady, treasurer; P. C. McDer-mott. secretary; George Stubler.

marshal, and J. C. McCarthy, A. M. Maxelner and Judge S.

B. Bagley were unanimously chosen as members of the executive committee. Forty-eight signers were secured as members of tlie, club, which will be affiliated with the national association. A great Increase Is expected when the list is circulated. A vote of thanks was extended to Mr.

Maxelner for promoting the organization. Taken III. Toledo. Ohio, Pept. 7.

General Manager Russell Harding of the Missouri Pacific railroad, while en route with his wife and some friends, was taken suddenly 111 and when the train reached Toledo was taken to the Toledo hospital. While he is a very sick man his condition Is not regarded as critical. Will Keduee Tariff. Berlin, Sept. 7.

The semi-official Relchsanger announces that the ministry of state decided yesterday, In view of the deficiencies of the wool supply, to facilitate importation by Intro-during everywhere a new material tariff to continue at leas two years. Receiver Appointed. Baltimore. Md Sept. 7.

Theodore Tunis of this city, president of the company, and H. H. Nichols of Norfolk. were appointed, receivers of the Tunis Lumber company to-day in the United States circuit court Gun EapUded. Vlehna, Sept.

the Austrian military maneuvers to-day on the borders of Galicia and Bohemia a big gun exploded, killing four men outright and fa tally wounding 18 more. Transport Keaefc Japaa. Washington, Sept war department n8 been Informed that the transport Warren arrived atv.Nagatakl yeater- aay ana, mo iiifu(i amc arrived at Kobe, Japan, today. The Warren baa aboard two battalions- ot the ninth cavalry ana the Aatea horse aft the The democratic central committee for Silver Bow county held a meeting at Judge Lindsay's court room last evening for the purpose of deciding up- on the place and dates for holding the various caucuses and primaries. The meeting was a most harmonious one and was presided over by P.

J. Mc-Arthur, chairman; D'Gay Stivers acted as secretary in the absence of David O'Connor. There were 31 members of the committee present and eight representations by proxies. Dr. Havlland was elected to fill the vacancy in the 15th precinct caused by the death of Jack Leary; Dave McGee was elected In place of John Fogarty In the 33rd precinct.

J. B. Nolan resigned from his place on the committee In the 14th precinct because of a change of residence, and the vacancy was filled by the election of John Page. The vacancy in precinct 48, caused by the absence of Con Hayes In Europe, was left to be filled by the chairman. The committee decided that the.

dates for holding the caucuses, primaries and convention should be as follows: Caucuses on Thursday, September 13, at 8 o'clock p. primaries, Saturday, September 15, from 4 to 8 o'clock p. convention. Monday, September 17, at 12 o'clock noon, at Renshaw hall. It was decided that the apportionment of delegates from each precinct and caucus should be based on the ratio of one for every 40 votes cast for Congressman Campbell at the last general election, or major portion thereof, and that all small precincts on the outside that cast less than 20 votes be allowed one delegate.

After the meeting the following notice, giving the places for holding the caucuses and primaries and the number of delegates each precinct is entitled to, was Issued: County convention of the democratic party of Sliver Bow county, Montana. The following call has been issued for a county convention of the democratic party of Sliver Bow county: Pursuant to the order of the county central committee of Silver Bow county, Montana, the county convention of the democratic party of Silver Bow Is hereby called to meet at Renshaw hall In the cltv of Butte, on the 17th day of September, 1900. at the hour of noon for the purpose of selecting 122 delegates and 122 alternate delegates to represent Silver Bow county at the state democratic convention, to be held in the city of Helena on the 19th day of September, 1900. Also for the purpose of nominating candidates for the several county offices of Silver Bow county, Montana, as follows: Two district judges, twelve members of the legislative assembly, three county commissioners, one sheriff, one county treasurer, one county assessor, one county attorney, one county clerk, one clerk of the district court, one county auditor, one county coroner, one public administrator, one county surveyor, one superintendent of schools, two Justices of the peace for each township, two constables for each township. Caucuses for the purpose of nominating delegates and alternate delegates to be voted for at the primary elec ON THE RACE TRACK.

At Shvepshead Bay. New York, Sept. at Sheeps-head Bay: First race, five furlongs Ser-velia won. Star second, Taveta third: time, 1:00 2-i. Second race, mile Serano won, MrLeod of Dare second, Bold Knight tTTFdTtime, 1:42.

Third race, six furlongs Lueraua. won. Albula second. Rolling Boor third; time, Fourth race, mile and a quarter-Jack Point won, Hardly second. Whistling Con third: time, 2:06 4-5.

Fifth race, two miles. hurdle-Sir Hubert won. Draughtsman second, Bender third; time, 3:50 2-5. Sixth race, six furlongs Unmasked won, La Tosca II. second, Gold Ore third; time, 1:14.

At St. Lonln. St. Louis, Sept. First race.

seven furlongs Chiffon won, Amena Strathmore second, Sylvan third; time. 1:11. Second race, four and a half furlongs Blackford won, Donna Bella second, Juanette third; time, :55. Third race, mile and 70 yards Limelight won, Ihuendo second. Nandora third; time.

1:48. Fourth race, six furlongs Staff won, Necktack aecond, Terrallne third; time, Fifth race, mile, selling-Meddlesome won. Zazelle second. Guide Rock third; time, 1:43. Sixth race, six furlongs Diana Fonso won, The Singer second, Segueranca third; time, 1:15.

At Harlem. Chicago, Sept. 7. Track fast. Results: First race, six furlongs Handyman won, Propener second, Adle third; time.

1:15. Second race, six furlongs Goal itunner won, L. T. Caton second. The Sluggard third; time.

1:14. Third race, steeplechase, handicap, short course Lord Chesterfield won. Reno second, Jim Hogg third; time, 3:36 2-5. Fourth race, mile-Dad Steele won. Donation second.

Balrd third; time, 1:42. Fifth race, five and a half furlongs His Eminence won. Kot-helm second, Bengal third; time, 1:09. Sixth race, mile and 70 yards Racivan won. Quannah Parker second, Little Land thin; time, 1:46 2-5.

At Sacramento. Sacramento. Sept 7. Results: Trotting, green horses, purse $600 Joe Selby won. Agontta second, Maggie Mc-Kiniiey third; best time.

2:20. Drummers' race Gum Drop won. Kiss Me Gum aecond. Pansy third: beat time, 2:23. Running, ponies, five furlongs Viola won, Fu-sllade second.

Slats third; Ume, 1:824. Running, 3-year-oJdS and upwards, seven furlongs Constellator won. Snips second, Caadale third; 1:27. Running, mile and a sixteenth, 8-year-olds and upwardCromwell won, Sunello second, Lode Star third; time, Running, five and a half furlongs, selling. 2-year-olds Strlka won.

IUUouon second, Phlla-delchbal third; time, 1:08. At Hartford Hartford, Sept. 7. The Grand Circuit meeting closed at Charter Oak park thla afternoon, the single event for to-morrow's card being crowded In this afternoon. Summary: Pacing, 2:10 class, purse $1,200 The Admiral won the second, third and fourth in Jt0N4.

2M Paul Revere won the lint hat In 2:07,, Facing, 2:20 class, purte jl.MG Fred 8. Wedge wood won In three atralght heata; time, StOW. fcOttt. 1:09. Trotting, 1:14 elase, purse Onward Silver won the third, fourth and sixth heats t-JHtV-f 43.

MHfe Mile. Barnes won the second heat In Girl Brooches, Rings and Scarf Pins Not the grade common In this atate, where green is the prevailing color, but a deep blue, rivaling in beauty the finest oriental stones. Have some pretty, new circle brooches, where whole pearls alternate with eapphlrea, ranging in value from $16.00 to $35.00. The Sapphire is the Birth Stone for September. Hight Fairfield Butte, riont.

BUTTE CURRENT NOTES. Silver, 62. Bent pianos from Orton Bros. Fred Orton, piano tuner, 219 N. Main.

Paige Dore left for the East last bight. M. C. Kingsley of Anaconda is at the MeDermott. D.

D. Twohy of Anaconda was a visitor to Butte yesterday. J. M. Froehlich, 42 W.

takes furs for storage; remodeling half price. Dr. Hanson, surgeon and specialist, Silver Bow block. X-ray examinations. We have needles for every sewing machine made.

Sherman, the undertaker. The new Delineator and the Designer are on sale to-day at the P. O. news stand. DaiidUis parties will find the best accommodation's at" Crystal Springs.

Telephone 553. William Bradwell came over to Butte from Dillon yesterday and registered at the MeDermott. Mrs. W. J.

Allan of 516 West Park Street returned from the East after a three months' trip. C. S. Vadner has sold to Samuel Vad-ner lot 13, block 11 of the original town site of Butte, for $500. The Northern Pacific Is the only railway running passenger trains from Butte to St.

Paul and Minneapolis. C. M. Mullen, a well-known mining man of Boise, Idaho, arrived in Butte yesterday and registered at the Butte betel. M.

L. Hewett, the prominent politician from Basin, arrived in Butte yesterday and circulated among the "push." The Great Northern railway runs a through, sleeping car from Butte to Minneapolis and St. Paul dally without change. Buy a bottle of Overlaid Rye It's first class whiskey, oossessed of every quality that liquor palatable. Price Is $1.25 a quart.

The short change Garrison case will be heard again in Judge Nichols' court Monday. A motion was argued in the case yesterday and further action was deferred till Monday. The case against Anna Simpson, complained against by T. J. O'Rourke the face powder case was dismissed yesterday by Judge Nichols on motion of peputy County Attorney Alley.

miss Annie E. Hamill. sister of Jack Hamlll. contractor, and one of Anaconda's most popular young ladles, will leave Saturday, September IS, for New york, where she will spend the winter. Butte, Anaconda Pacific railway tickets are now on sale to Anaconda end all stations between at the Great Northern ticket office, 41 North Main Street.

Information as to time card and freight rates cheerfully furnished. Martin F. Gllllgan yesterday brought uit in the district court against M. P. Lavelle, administrator of the estate of John W.

Gllllgan, deceased, for $933, claimed to be due the plaintiff for services as clerk for the decedent during bis lifetime. The Butte, Anaconda Pacific railway will make a round trip rate of 1.00 from Butte to Gregson Springs and return; Butte to Anaconda and return, and Butte to Mountain View park and return, on Sundays only, effective May 6. Articles of incorporation of the Home Copper company were filed with the county clerk yesterday by J. A. Davison, W.

D. Paddock and L. A. Sis-ley. The company is capltallaed for $50,000, divided into 1,000.000 shares rf flvo cents each.

The company will operate In Meagher county. Every person that has visited Gregson Springs during the present leason Is loud In praise of the splendid Entertainment which the place affords. At no other are the baths more beneficial nor the accommodations more lUlted to ail exacting pleasure-seeker. A few days spent there are well spent Chief- of Police Lavefl received a letter from Edna Leave of Seattle asking for assistance In her effort to find her father'ej whereabouts. She said that Iter father.

John Foorling Leaver. as the contractor who built the Silver Bow county court house. The court house; however, was built by the firm of McDevltt ft Mc-Bherry. Charles HSJri was given a preliminary heartngi'esterday JudgtfNteh-Ol's court OOMthe charge- of stealing a diamond rmjr-from Madam -Grace Me-Ginnls. On account of the absence of several Important witnesses, the hearing was continued till Tuesday.

Harris4 'ja a colored porter wM4s accused, of inaklngwy Jwlth' the eomewelKe ago. New Axminster Carpets 71 rolls from 85c to $1.75 a yard; superb values that make a direct sppeal to intelligent buyers and Save you 30c to 60c a yard New Velvet Carpets 20 rolls from 75c to $1.20 a yard. A grand line of patterns In decidedly rich floor coverings that have a price virtue that will Save you 25c to 40c a yard New Moquette Carpets 13 rolls from 85c to $1.50 a yard. These are the season's choicest patterns; very heavy pile and close wove and show you the way to i Connoisseur i Special Label Catsup Made from selected fresh To- xt matoes and seasoned with the finest quality spices and, al- though pleasantly seasoned, It Is free from excessive sweetness which Is objectionable In many 9 The color and flavor Is simply perfection. Regularly sold at 15c a bottle the world over.

A Gigantic Bargain ToDay, and ToDay aly, Half Pint Bottle JV Spring ehlekens For broiling, head and feet off; per lb 12c Fancy dressed Chickens; per lb Extra Choice Turkeys Quantity is limited, we ad-P vise shopping In the morning; special IS 1 Specials Celery, nicely bleached, crisp and tender; per 5 bunch 5c 4 Extra fine Green Corn, 4q large ears; dozen 15c 40 Large head extra choice Cauliflower; lb 6 Washington Free Stone Peaches: box 50c Blue or Yellow Plums, spe- clal bargain and limited quantity, come early; per basket 10c Sweet, Juicy Oranges; doa 10c e) I Delicatessens Roast Beet, Pork, Veal and Chicken Sliced to Tour rdjr. I Pried Oysters To0ay At Special Price. 5 Home-made Beef Loaf; lb 20c Boiled Ham; lb 30c Chicken or Lobster Salad; lb 45c 1 H. BOOTH Gash Grocery 1 67. 69.

Tl Park Street MTTB. Pare Pood Products Mall orders accurately tMea 'Phone 344 tor quick aervlce. Hospital Phoae 115 Haaager'e Phoae StO Drs. Murray Freand HOSPITAL AND OFFICES' Telephone 479. Ambulance.

Butte, if oat The Artificial Teeth I make at $10.00 per at" arV nerfaet in fit. natural ia i jf.i appearanee, made of the finest material, guaranteed abso- 4 lutely. No better ean ha had at any price. Teeth extracted absolutely without pais. Crews aad Bridge Work a SpccUJlj w.

h. wix, b. a Broadway and Butte ft Graduate University of, PeBBijlrairia Red.ce Year UgLI EiUs THE ANGLE LAMP -A EBzty-four hours light 'for "one galloa of coal oil. Agents for Montana. OSSrOli KOVKLTT 331 St.

Sal ta RieHRRDS i UNDERTAKER. PraetJealtriderUkMs sad Embalmtrs. 'i' '49 Park SL Pboae 397. IF TOtf bdN'T GET THE BTAXVkJO tw doutt err ths news. AfiV Wv third cavalry.

In accordance with the decision of the war department not to send any more troops to China, both transports have been ordered to proceed to Manila. The men of the third cavalry already have preceded their mounts to the Philippines. DEATH OF WILLIAM M. WHEATLEY. He Established the First Steam Sawmill In Montana.

SDeclal Dispatch to the Standard. Spokane, Sept. 7. William M. Wheatlev, who established the first steam sawmill in Montana in 1865, died here this morning of paralysis, aged 73 years.

He has made his home here since 1S88. He lived In Diamond City, from 1865 to 1872. He was a native of Pennsylvania and spent many years in the Iron Industry, being first general manager of the Altoona Iron company of that state. Mr. Wheatley leaves a widow and seven children, namely, John cashier of the Hypotheek bank; Werner, chief engineer for the same bank; Thornton, engaged in the lumber business; Mrs.

J. C. Walker of Butte, Mrs. Mary E. Bishop of Oregon City Mrs.

W. I. Williams of Coeur d'Alene City and Miss Julia, who resides at home. FISHERY A FAILURE. Great Distress Among the People of Northern Labrador.

St. Johns, N. Sept. 7. Reports from northern Labrador reveal the existence of great distress among the shoremen owing to the ice remaining on the coast so long.

Many vessels have been crushed In the floes, losing their supplies and fishing outfits. The others are meeting with but poor success. Th Labrador cod fishery Is a virtual failure. Saving Bank InaoWent. Pittsburg, Sept.

7. The Fifth Avenue Savings and Loan association of Mc-Keesport is insolvent and the Mercantile Trust company of this city has been temporary receiver. An alleged discrepancy of $32,000 has been discovered in the accounts of a former secretary, but no proceedings have been instituted. The cash value of the association is $467,490 and the failure Is the largest In the history of building and loan associations In the state. Nearly 1,700 mill workers had deposited all their savings in the concern, expecting to buy homes.

American Get Contracts. Cape Town, Sept. 7 American energy promises to be rewarded by securing orders for 300 large coal trucks, involving 150,000, about to be placed by aold mining companies on the Rand In which quick delivery Is vitally Important. Tenders were received from British and American manufacturers, but the latter quoted lower prices and promised speedier delivery. British financial houses fear that the English manufacturers will allow foreigners to reap the commercial benefits of the war.

8a4 Drowalng Fatalities. Indianapolis. Sept. 7. Thomas Potten and his niece, Annie Potten, aged 13, were drowned In White river, near WaVerly.

The girl had gone In bathing and got beyond her depth and her uncle went to her rescue. Horrible Tragedy. New York, Sept. 7. John Retder, a veteran of the civil war, hilled hte wife and himself at their home in Brooklyn to-day.

He was (9 years of 'acre sad bis wife 2(x years yQupger Jealosy was -the causev won the first heat In 2:11. Grace Onward won the fifth heat in Trotting. 2:15 class, purse $1.200 Roster won three straight heats in 2:14, 2:13. 2:14. lJacing.

2:20 class Belle Medium won. Dandy Way second, Frank Yokum third; best time, At Hamllne. St. Paul, Sept. 7 At Hamllne to-day the weather and track conditions were ideal.

Summary: Pacing, 2:17 class, purse $1,000 Dunton Oh So won In three straight heats; time, 2:11, 2:10, 2:11. Trotting, 2:45 class, purse $1,000 Maud Marie won first, third and fourth heats In 2:34, 2:28. 2:24. Gale won the second heat in 2:30. NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Plilladelnhla-Chlcaffo. Philadelphia, Sept. 7. Darkness brought to-day's game to a close at the end of the ninth Inning with the score tied. Attendance.

1,863. Score: R. H. E. Chicago 6 15 4 Philadelphia 6 12 0 Batteries Hughes and Donahue; Orth and McFarland.

Umpire Emslie. Boiton Cincinnati. Boston-, Sept. 7. A single, a two-bagger, a base on balls and a passed ball In the ninth gav Cincinnati three runs and the game.

Attendance, 1,000. Score: R. H. E. Boston 5 13 1 Cincinnati 6 10 1 Batteries Willis, Dineen and Clarke: Phillips, Newton and Kahoe.

Umpire Snyder. St. Lonli New York. New York, Sept. 7.

The New Yorks defeated the St. Louis team to-day through mlsplays by Jones and McCann. Attendance, 1,000. Score: R. H.

E. St. Louis 3 7 2 New York 5 7 1 Batteries Jones and Robinson; Hawley and Grady. Umpire Gaff ney. PltUburg-Brnoklyn.

Brooklyn, Sept. 7. To-day's game was a hot one from start to finish. The game was called In the ninth on account of darrkness with the score tied. Attendance, 1,700.

Score: R. H. E. Pittsburg 6 11 3 Brooklyn 6 9 1 Batteries Waddell and Zlmmer; Mc-Gtnnity and McGulre. Umpire O' Day.

Standing of the Club. Played. Won Lost. P. C.

Brooklyn 197 65 42 .607 Pittsburg Ill 63 48 .467 Philadelphia 108 54 52 .518 Chicago Ill 54 57 .496 Boston 110 63 57 .481 St. Louis. 105 50 65 .476 Cincinnati 51 $0 .459 New York 109 46 63 .422 Offer a Trophy. Pittsburg, Sept. 7.

In order to commemorate the baseball season of 1900 aad fine work of the Plttsburge, the Chronicle-Telegraph offers 4t Pittsburg shall finish In first or second place, to give silver trophy easting layir, to oe contested ror in a lenee oc 1 'U''-Utt i.