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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-05-29
The Losr CABIN mlnss.
Three More Lives Lost ia the search for
e.. FahnIon. Riches

e.. FahnIon- Riches
The discovery has just been reported
to Carbon county authorities Of the
skeletons Of three men il camp in the
widest portion Of the Wolf mountains.
The frames were lying close together,
wrapped in blankets, and the manner Of
death is a profound mystery a small
sum of money and a watch were found
in the pockets of one of the men. max
ing it evident that. if they were muir
dered, the crime was not committed for
mercenary motives A diary, which had
been carefully kept TO Aug. %, 1886. by
one Of the prospectors, told their story
to day or 50 before death Their names
were Charles F. Burnes, E. Nathan Hub
bard and George Cantline. and they had
left Linkyille, Ore, In the spring of 1886
to search for the legendary Lost Cabin
gold mines
These mines, il is said. were opened by
a party Of Argonauts more than forty
years ago, and are reputed immensely
rich The adventurers were driven out
one fall By Indians, and, returning in
the spring. were wholly unable to relocate
! their claims. The savages had effectu-
ally destroyed every evidence of the pres
ence Of white men. Even the trails had
been completely obliterated The major
ity Of the party gave up the search after
few months. but two gold fever victims
remained in the region for years, event
ually becoming demented hermits and
finally dying in their mountain home.
Prominent citizens Of Wyoming have
from time TO time QUILTED parties to
hunt for the mines, but all searches have
I been friIitless. The Indians have kept
their secret we'll That it is still in their
( possession IS evident By periodical sales
Of virgin gold by the crafty chief of
/ small band Of predatory Utes Burnes'
I diary tells Of a quite eventful overland
I journey from Oregon to the Wolf noun
I tains, and of the assiduous search for the
Lost Cabin. Some days he thinks they
are near the treasure, and again he
writes in hopeless fashion. calling the
/ trip a fools Grand He scouts the idea
that the Indians concealed the wealth,
and SAYS that either an earthquake or
landslide removed the valuable gulch-
I The three men prospected in different
: directions each day, and moved their
/ camp two OF three times a week. Burnes
writes in one place: I'VE will dig over
every inch Of this wilderness before we
give up The discovery will make us
all rnillionairezr The area of Wolf
/ mountains IS several hundred thousand
acres.
The skeletons of the three prospectors
have been minuteiy examined by sur
geons, but nothing showing the cause of
death has been discovered Violence
and starvation are out OF the question
They may have favored their game with
souIe poisonous weed. a favorite theory,
and one with precedents, is that one OF
the three poisoned. smothered or stran-
gied his companions and afterward made
away with himself There have been
numerous cases in the mining districts
Of one covetors spirit killing his mate
and then accepting maniac's fate
! Cheyenne Cor. St. Louis Globe Demo
l.rat
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-05-29

Among the many curious articles ex-
hibited by Austrian and Hungarian mer-
chants at the Paris exhibition this year,
special delight to the small folks. Older
people. indeed, often stand with greatly
amused visages. watching the surprising
antics Of these ingenious playthings,
which appear not only to possess life-so
cunningly are their internal parts con-
trived. but to be possessed, each, By
some imp Of mischief
There is a gorgeous peacock, which
not only walks with nodding crest and
stately steps across a stage. but expands
its broad, many eyed tail in the most
natural manner.
A small dog next dashes forth, barks
furiously. then. as if recognizing his
master, wags his tail and frisks about.
so true to life that one can scarcely be-
heve he is an automaton.
A rabbit--a very Iifelike little bunny
then comes out Of his warren, pricks
up his long, soft ears, stares timidly
about for a few moments aud hops rap
idly away
Afterward monkey drops down from
mis- perch and performs a variety Of
amusing antics, which invariably set the
children shouting with laughter.
But the most attractive toy of the ex.
hibit appears to be a fat Chinaman
which is, in reality, huge top. Hi;
large, round hat seems to be another tsp
top atop of a top. The hat turn.
around upon the Chinaman's head, while
the ChinaEnan himself turns slowly
around, nodding, and presently unfold
ing his large, gayly colored fan, viii
which lie fans himself in a most languit
but aristocratic manner.-Y outh's Com
napiou
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-05-29

One Of the curiosities ct the Pittsburs
exposition Is a monster roll Of paper in
the exhibit Of Hartje Brothers, paper
manufacturers and dealers. The paper
is ninety-six inches wide, fourteen miles
long, and weighs 265S pounds. This
mammoth bundle of paper Is uRbroken
and without hole. It IS said 10 BE the
largest sheet ever turned out Of any mill.
The roll has been named The Jumbo,
and when it was being removed from the
station 70 the exposition it required the
united efforts Of twelve strong men to
put it in the wagon. New York jour
uaL
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-05-29

The funniest turnout down here is a
veritable tub-oue OF those basket things,
you know-to which IS hitched the fast
est Of little ponies rejoicing in the name
Of Venus. Whenever the owner Of this
trap wishes il 10 appear, in a loud voice
50 that the entire household may enjoy
it he calls out; Put Venus in the tub.'
As the gentleman is singularly hand
some, he is generally known to his wo-
men friends as Adonis. Bah in ST
Louis Republic.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-05-29
An Eccentric millionaire.

The most eccentric millionaire in New
York is probably Charles Broadway
Rouss. He served in the Confederate
army under Stouewau jackson ard is a
Eirginian by birth. Thirteen years ago
he was ruined aud $4,000 in debt To
day he is building massive structure
200 feet deep, - feet front and u stories
high, on Broadway. This building will
cost 81 600 900 when finished, and is paid
for step by step. His business methods
are unique He has 400 employees and
pays - off every day. This makes every
day pay day. His annual income Is
estimated at 500, 900. Mr., Rouss' en-
ergy is wonderful He works from 6 in
the morning till loaf night He does not
spend more than $1,000 per year outside
of his household expenses. His principal
source of amusement Is to stand on the
rear platform Of a street car and throw
dimes and nickels to boys A short time
ago an English syndicate offered him
s. 600. 600 for his business. Mr.. Rouss,
who is 81 years old, is'a great advocate
of phonetic spelling, and writes all his
personal letters on that plan New IorS
Star
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-05-29

The American rage for baseball IS sf-
ter ali weak compared to the British
craze for cricket. Al the last match be
tween the TWO greatest Of the county
elevens, Surrey aud Nottingham. which
took three days TO play, nearly 10000
people went 70 see II and Surveys VIC
tory. The batting of Lockwood ana
Abel, who together made l59 il Surveys
second nuipg, was so important toward
ginning the match that the collection
taken up for their benefit amounted It
G42, g Of which was III penny pieces
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-05-29

A New York physician tried an expert
ment with Dr. Brown-Sequard's elixir
upon a car with perfect success. The
doctor stupetied the CO. with half pound
of ether and then applied the elixir hypo-
dermically, and in a moment the cat was
dancing around the room, the stupor OF
the ether having entirely disappeared
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-05-29

OF the IS, 900 tons Of wire fencing an,
nuany imported into the Argentine Re
public it is said that Belgium furnishes
half, Great Britain about a quarter and
France somew hat less.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-05-29
Electricity to Keep and to XIII Prisoners.

\ dispatch from Madison, Fla, says
that prisoner, under sentence Of death,
escaped with several others from the
local jail by filing through bars supposed
to be file proof. Electricity ought to De
used 70 guard prisoners in small jails,
where The number Of keepers is neces-
sariIy limited. An electric alarm could
be attached to each bar that would sig
nal any break in the bar, or could be adj
iusted so As 70 sound an alarm as soon
as the cross section OF a bar had been ma
reriaily reduced.-Ph Philadelphia Ledger.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-27
LyNcHED sY A MOB.
Bob Sims and Three Of His Gang
Pull Hemp.

MOBILE. Ala, Dec. 25.-[Spcciall-Thc artillery
detachment OF the First regiment OF State troops
left here at 2i5 this morning and reached Shu.
buta, Miss, at 9 o'clock. At $3.50 the soldiers
were en- route for the scene OF action in Choetaw
county, Ala, twenty.one miles distant.
very heavy rain prevailed all Yesterday
forenoon and part OF the night. The roads are
very bad and tho weather turned wintry during
the night. The detachment has a six-poundcr
fcld.piccc. and every man Is armed. The colo
mel OF the regiment also the chaplain and assist
ant gu, gcon, are with the command. A special
Sofa from the scene OF action this forenoon at
10 o'clock. He brings adylccs up to 8 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon, as follows:
Sherin Gavin on Christmas morning cent ITO
Bladcn Springs for cannon. When Sims heard
of this preparation to blow his stronghold 60
splin'cre, he looked at his women folk aud his
heart misgavc him. He began to parey with the
sherin. At2oclock he said he would surrender
y the posse would do him no injury and protect
him from mob violence.
meeting OF the posse was held which lasted two
hours There was great excitement and much
diversity OF opinion AT first the proposal was
fatty denied, but the fact that there were women
In the housc was strong point in favor of
with cannon into a house harborng women
was go repugnant that II Over came the almost
wild longing for the blood OF the outlaws go that
ut last the terms OF Sims were accepted
AT half past O'Clock the Slime laid down their
arms and came out OF the house. The posse
were astonshed to see thst instead OF seven deg
pcratc outlaws there were only two men and n
boy, rs follows: Bob Sims. fhos. Savage and
young Savage, a nephew of Sims. Four women,
Bob's wife and three daughters came out also
III G men were Mt once ironcd and placed I'm
wagon. The women were placed In a second
wagon and under guard.
At 8 o'clock the procession started to Butler
the county scat OF Choctaw county. Sherirr
Gaytp commanded silence, fearing that should
any words be said his men might become angry
and kill their prisoners
The Rogistcr correspondent describes the road
to Butler rs very rough and hily and as bordered
on either side by thick underground from which
1t would be easy for band OF determined men to
surprise and overpower the posse.
The correspondent believed that such IN at
tempt would be made somewhere along the route
~ showing the character OF the people OF Choc-
taw. 1t Is said that John Savage, who was ar
rested the day before Christmas, on the charge
of being member OF the Slu.s gang, was hanged
to a tree at:l0 o'clock the same night.
LATER.-Whilc the posse in charge of the Sims
party were en- route to Butler last night a mob
OF Choctaw men overpowercd the posse aud
hanged three men, Bob Sims, Tom Savage and
young Savage. 1t Is reported that another OF the
Savage boys was hanged at the same time. This
is in addition to John Savage, who was hanged
Christmas Eve.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-27
BREvITIEs.

Extra copies Of this Building Eft
ton" of The TIMES can be obtained of
either OF the regular carriers to-day or
tomorrow or at Taylor's book store.
Orders for large numbers can be handed
to Frank A. Lovelock, the regular rep.
resentative Of The TIMES in Salem.
Mrs. Rider, the aged mother. in-law
OF Mr.. Charles Brown, died at his resi-.
dence in West Salem Saturday morn.
ing, aged II years. Her remains were
trken to her former home in Pennsyl-
vania for burial,
A ball will be given at the Lucerne
Hotel next Tuesday night There will
be good music, substantial supper, and
dancing from p m. to a. M.
Those who wish to impress strangers
at distance with the wonderful sub
stantial progress Of Salem during 1891
should send them copies Of this issue of
The ROANOKE TIMES. You can get
extra copies of the regular carriers, or
at Taylor's bookstore.
News reached here yesterday f'on
the county poorhouse that BERT Dan
drldge. the ,lored Amazon who tried
TO burn herselfup in Jail recently. has
whipped out all the paup.rs and was
heading straight for Salem. ii n
bro, her. George cambridge, one of the
Railroad avenue pests OF Roanoke city,
Is wanted here for trifling indiscretion
in uiissappropriating some goods from
c. L.. Watts.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-27
BUSINESS NOTICES.
DIssoLUTIoN NOTICE.

Owing to the death Of II. l.. Mat
thews, junior member Of the firm of
Matthews Sc Brother, commissary deal
ers at the Salem furnace, the firm here-
after will be composed of ID. o. Mat
thews and G. R. Evans, cashier of the
Roanoke Savings Bank, and be known
as ID. c. Matthews Sc Co. All persons
who are indebted to the firm OF Mat
thew u Brother are requested to settle
tneir accounts Immediately. All debts
of Matthew & Brother are assumed nv
the new firm and will be promptly maid
at maturity. d. o. MATTHEWS.
decl0f G. K. EVANS.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-27
/ EN-
COUNTY COURT.
lunacy Commission Wanted for
Watkins.
ROANOKE TIMES BUREAU,
DILLARD " PERsINGER BIDG.

H<AbEni, A. DGC ~.
County court convened SATURDAY. morn
idg for rehearing Of the case of the
Salem Improvement Company, moving
to be exonerated from payment OF tax
on notes, which case has been fully re-
ported in these columns. Messrs. A. 3.
Pugh and D. b. Strouse represented the
company and Major Ballard the COM
monwealth. The case was argued and
the court decided that the notes ought
to be taxed. 1t is most probable the
Improvement Company will now carry
this to higher court.
In the afternoon the principal bust
ness was motion made by A. Il. Pugh
to have commission of lunacy ap.
pointed to investigate the mental con.
dition of Charles Watkins. The COM
monwealth's attorney did not oppose
the motion, and the Judge stated that
he would consult with physicians and
Others and If he thought it necessary
he would appoint commission OF lu-
macy, who would make q private report
of their examination.
Two points worthy of consideration
in this matter are that one of the phy-
sicians who saw Watkins Chris ma as
day, and, by the way, one who is really
an expert on lunacy, expressed himself
yesterday as opposed to capital punish
ment The other is that no one has yet
discovered any Virginia law which pro-
hlbits tho hanging OF a condemned MUIR
derer when he has become insane after
sentence was passed, having previously
been perfectly sane.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-27
One CENT.A. WORD COLUMN,

Persons at a distance desir-
ing to insert advertisements in
the One-Cent-a-Word column
can count the number of words,
reckon at the rate of one cent
a word for each of the first
two insertions and half a cent
a word for each subsequent in
sertion, and remit accordingly.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-27
Salem Church seryices.

The usual Sunday services will be
held to-day at the Episcopal and Luth-
'eran Churches.
At the Methodist Church, Rev. DR.. P.
ID. Whissner, presiding elder. will
preach morning and night.
Rev. q. j. Holiday will fill the Baptist
pulpit at the usual hours to-day
In consequences of being still indis-
posed, Rev. j. r. Bridges will only con.
duct morning services at the Presby-
terrain Church.
The Y. M. G. A. meeting this after.
noon will be led by Mr.. s. C. Adams.
Subject. "Christ's Witnesses"
The Salvation Army will hold their
regular meeting sat and p m.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-27
MORE FIGHTING.
Rumors Tint Government Troops VIII
Join CARA.

Rumors That Government Troops VIII
Join CARA.
ST. Louis, No. Dec. s8.-[Speclal]-A special
from Laredo, Texas says that news to-day from
the seat or trouble Is to the effect that more
fighting has been engaged In, with slight losses
on both sides. Last night it was reported that
the revolutionists had captured Camargo, and
Tint General san diva on the march with
2,COO men to join CARA.
There Il some Talk To the effect that genera
in the Mexican army has declared for the rcyolu.
t'onists and will march with soldiers In his com.
mand to join the Invaders. These reports are
very meagre, aud cannot be traced to any par
ticulur source, but there those who credit the
rumors.
TO PROSECUTE THE REDKLs.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 26-[Spccall-Major Den
cral Schoicld has received through the hiexican
Minister, Senior Romero, official dispatches con
firming the report of the engagement between
Captain Bourko and detachment OF Gnrza,s
band OF rcvoutlonists. General Schofeld saws
that IL capturen Garza's men will be Indicted
individually for violation or neutrality laws and
murder. as they nred upon and killed United
States soldiers.
The dispatches were referred to the Attorney
General for such action as he deemed necessary
When asked about 1t to-day Att ,rney General
Miller said that all persons offending against the
law Will be prosecuted, but 1t was always neccs.
sary first to catch your hare.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-27
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.
PROPOSALS FUR JAIL.

PROPOSALS. WILL BE RECEIVED AT TuK
i office OF the city clerk until noon OF Jan. %.
lS,2, for plans, specifications and construction OF
o brick Jail with stesl cells combined with
mayors office and lookup, to DO built on the pres
ent 1ai site icing the courthouse, whichs So feet
lookup with Is or 20 Bcssemer steel cells. on the
nrrt floor, Jailor's quarters over mayors office
TO have three or four living rooms. The Jail
prisoners and all cells outside OF lookup coils to
nc putt out OF properly hardened five ply steel,
with proper arrangements for heating, ventila-
Sufficient rooms for exercise In corridors, with
windows 80 arranged as to admit ample light
right Is reserved to reject any or all bide All
bids must be marked proposals for Jail" Ad-
dress all bids to GEO. l.. BBNNETT, clerk OF
City Council. J. @. GRAVES.
Chairman Public Property Committee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-27
THEIR CHRISTMAS SPIRES.
Mayor Younger Disposcs of a Number of
Cases.

Mayor Younger Disposes of IL Number of
Cases.
The mayor administered absolution
yesterday to those poor sinners who on
the day previous had looked upon the
vino when 1t was red and had violated
the golden rule, section 10. L. M.
Bunch paid eleven dollars, as did also
w. ii. Broom and Ed. Preston, colored,
but Frank Darst not being able to raise
the Filthy lucro" was committed to
jail to work on the chain gang
Then his honor attended to tho cases
of Simon Smith, arrested in Duck alley
for violating section 10 and resisting an
officer, and Of Howard Allen, arrests d
at tho door OF the jail for the same
offense. Both confessed Judgment, the
first being fined S23 aid the second sac,
but upon advice OF their counsel they
gave bond and took an appeal.
Saint Shaver, colored shaver who is
no saint. and who has been Is years old
for i've years past to escape the chain.
gang, was again brought up for steal
ing, this time pair of shoes from C. l..
Watts on the 18th inst. This is the
coonlet who one Saturday night made
OIL with pair of shoes, and gave the
clerk spinning chase up Broad street,
throwing the shoes in the road and es-
Gaping.
He was caught yesterday, howe yer,
and Justice Webber sent him up for
ninety days. This little rascal is fire..
quentlY in trouble, and as he has a head
shaped after the pattern Of the late la
mented Butting Henry. A phrenologist
would prophecy the same untimely end
for him, unless he reforms.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-27
TO PROSECUTE THE nEnKIs
IS DORSEY THE MANI
A Tramp Arrested on Suspicion of Being
the New SMYRNA Murderer.

Tramp Arrested on Suspicion of Being
the New SMYRNA Murderer.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. 2B-[Speciall-An
Aug usta, Ca, special to the Evening Telegram
says: "A tramp giving the name OF Dorsey is
under arrest here, on suspicion of being the New
Smyrna Fla, murderer. lie was arrested Us a
vagrant. but the circumstances warranted hold
Ing him. lie was In Florida at the time the
murder WAS committed, and says he had been
working within two milds of New Smyrna
Dorscy wears No. s boots with box toes The
outside edge OF the heel makes much deeper in
quite pcrceptibly bow-legged.
Since he has been in custody q published
description or the crimo was read to him I'm the
presence OF two or more persons who watched
him closely. He showed great nervousness and
agitation. When the more graphic portions of
the horrible crimes were reached, and after read
talk.
Florida officers have started for Augusta TO in.
vcatigate.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-27
DISsoLUTIoN NOTICE.

The firm of C. T. Whaling & Co.,
composed of G. T. Whaling and c.
O,Leary, Is by mutual consent this day
dissolved. c. t. Whaling has pur-
CHASED G. O'Leary's interest in said
nrm. All debts due by said firm will be
PAID and all claims due said firm are
payable to said c. T. Whaling.
G. T. WHALING,
c. O'LEARY.
Roanoke, Va, Aug. l, 1891.
Will continue business at the old
stand under the name Of C. Il. Whaling
& Co. G. n WHArI%H
dec9Otoian9o
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-27
Blizzarls I'm the Northwest.

PORTLAND, Oregon, Dec. Specialized.
vices IRON East Oregon and Washington state
that snow has fallen throughout that region to a
depth of from five to twelve inches along Column
bin river, and the wind Ii blowing hard
OMAHA, NED., Dec. 90. -[Speciall-A day es-
terday blizzard prevailed throughout No
b. aska. The western part of the state was in
weather turucd Intensely cold, the wind blew
mt terrific rate ana snow fell In great Quanti-
ties. 1Iatic on all the railroads In the state
the western division OF the Union Pacific, trains
were blOckad cd. Snow drifted fnriously
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-27
LOST AND FOUND.

DIX REWARD WILL PAY A
qp - reward OF S35 for tho recov.
cry OF the following jewelry, and $50
for the arrest and conviction OF the
thief who took it from my residence
Sunday night, December go:
One cluster diamond ring.
One ladies' gold watch and chain,
pendant SGT with emeralds and rubiee.
One sapphire and ruby ring.
One small diamond ring.
One gold neck chain, heart pendant
with diamonds.
One gold pin set with diamonds.
One gold bracelet set with diamonds.
w. C. OVERLY,
dec94 lwk. Roanoke, Va.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-27
WILL you have red lead pencil?
Killed by Electricitx

ORANGE, N. j., Dec. 26-Frank r. Williams q
milkman. was killed by an electric shock this
morning. An old, unused wire of the district
messenger service broke during the night and
fell across tho wires of tho city lighting system.
which carry current OF 1000 vOlta While
ahead, and coming In contact with the old wire.
was shocked down. Williams ran to his assist.
ancc anu was struck In the face by the wire.
nm fn -.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-27
Grip in Montreal.

MONTREAL, Dec. 26.-La grippe has firm foot
hold in Montreal and now claims 1000 cases. 1t
Affects Its victims In a different way than before
-pains In the stomach and headache, followed
by weakness In lower limbs
The attack only lasts In most cases from four
days to two weeks. The street railway company.
police force and fire brigade are the biggest
thirty five are LAID up with It.