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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-09-12
Hone happenings.

HOPE, Idaho, Sept. II Men are
busy clearing away the debris from
the late fire in the yard here, and
although it is not quite certain
where the new roundhouse will be
built, it will no doubt be built upon
the spot occupied by the old one.
1t is currently reported that one
Of the through passenger trains 60
ing each way will be taken off about
the 9TH of next month, and only
one train will be run per day each
way,
Alonzo Murphey, wife and child,
and Mrs. Gibbs arrived on No. 2
Monday from Spokane on visit to
Frank Gibbs, the Northern Pacific
agent at Hope. Mr.. WILDER and
Howell Peel, Of Holly, Mason
Marks & Co., arrived in town day
before yesterday and has gone to
their mines.
Captain Joe Childs has obtained
the contract for carrying the mail
to Lakeyiew, and henceforth mail
will be carried regularly to that
point three times per week.
Mrs. M. e. Roberts and daughter
returned from Butte Monday.
where Mrs. Roberts went on mining
business.
The steam tug belonging to the
San Francisco Bridge company
came down from Sand Point Sun
day for load Of brick to use in the
construction of bridges for the Great
Northern,
The new Congregational church
of Hope was opened for service for
the first time Sunday. II was well
attended and suitable sermons fol-
the occasion were preached.
Bears are very plentiful around
here and fishing has been good as
as usual this past week.
Two births are recorded during
the past week in Hope. Born, t
the wife Of Grant Sherman, boy
also born to the wife of Conductor
Frank Ritter OF the Idaho Division
Of the N. p, a girl.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-09-12
To Reclaim Kootenai Vqiey Lands.

A movement is on foot at Bon
ner's Ferry to reclaim a large
amount Of swamp land along the
Kootenai river. Mr.. G. G. Coy, a
wealthy stock man and rancher Of
the Palouse country, who has re-
Gently located in the valley, is the
prime mover in the scheme.
Mr.. Coy tells a HERALD repre-
sentative that there are thousands
of acres Of overflow land in the val
ley that can be made productive at
a very small expense per acre by
constructing bitches to drain the
land after the high water subsidies.
AS an instance of what can be done
there is body of land of about ten
quarter sections near Bonner's Fer
ry that can be drained by building
ditch about half mile in length,
at a cost Of a thousand dollars. Mr..
Coy has no doubt of the success of
the scheme, and says there are
thousands Of acres that can be re-
claimed this way. This land would
not have to be cleared, as would
much Of the higher land. 1t would
be more productive and could be
drained in time to raise most any
kind Of a crop.
A local company will probably
be formed to reclaim the land above
mentioned, and when it is domon-
strated to be a success, it will be
the cause Of many more settlers To-
eating in the Kootenai valley.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-09-12
100000 Feet of Lumber Burned.

Ahundred thousand feet of bridge
timbers were burned near the Half
way House a few days ago. Bailey
& Co., the bridge contractors, are
the losers, as the lumber had been
received by them. 1t is not known
whether the fire was caused bya
forest fire or whether it was incen-
diary, but there are suspicious of
the latter.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-09-12
N. p. Surveyors.

A party Of N. P. surveyors ar
rived in Kootenai this week. 1t is
a different party from the one that
has been at work around here. Just
what they are doing no one knows,
but some think it is to look up the
Kootenai and Bonner's Ferry
branch.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-09-12
THE LIBBY CREEK MINES,
A Conservative Report of the Pros
Oects in Shearer District.
t,.tyH tt
Shaughnessy HHMines---T The Snow Shoe--The
Consolidated Silver cabie---The Silver
crown---The Jim hin and
Last Chance

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port Of the Libby Creek mines,
which are located on Libby creek,
a tributary to the Kootenai, and
Just across the line in Missoula
county, Montana. The facts are
given US by a practical miner who
has several locations in the dis
trict and who is familiar with the
various locations. The locality is
known as Shearer District. 1t lies
on the northeastern slope of Saw
tooth or Cabinet range Of noun
tains, where Libby creek and it's
tributaries have their source. There
is contact lead running through
this country almost parallel to the
range. 1t has been located from
point opposite thu town of Libby
back distance Of twenty miles;
and again there are locations in the
Fisher District, ten miles further,
which are said to be of the same
lead. About six miles from Libbey
are the first locations on this lead.
1t is at a place called Shaughnessy
Hill. There are ten or twelve
claims in this group, owned by Tom
Shaughnessy, Bill Hills and Good
child & Co., of Thompson Falls.
They have done about 1000 feet of
tunneling at three different levels.
Their ore g2t better as they went
down, It is a three foot vein Of
silver ore and runs about 800 per
ton. About two miles south Of
Shaughenessy Hill is the "Silver
Crown" owned by Spokane parties.
1t is two and half foot lead and
Averages 100 ounces per ton. It
ALSO carries lead.
Six miles southeast of Shaugh-
.enessy Hill are the Last Chance"
Iron Cap" and Jim HILL" owned
by Ben Hemminger and ]. 0. ID.
Ross, Of Thompson Falls. Only
assessment work has been done on
these claims but they show up very
fine. The ore is Of q gray carbon
ate nature carrying 60 ounces of
silver. The lead is about six feet
wide.
Two miles south Of the Hem
.minger q Ross group is the Snow
Shoe, between Deep creek and
Granite, tributaries of the Libby
There are three claims in the group
owned by HI. G. Lougee, of San
Francisco, and Messrs. Abbott
Dunlap and Parmenta, Montana
men. They have run a tunnel 15C
feet on the Snow Shoe. 1t shows
up about twenty feet Of nice con-
centrating. The grade is about &c
ounces of silver and 60 to 70 pei
cent. lead.
Following along the contact lead
the next prominent property is the
consolidated Silver Gable" owned
by VIM. Creiderman and Missoula
parties. Theindications Of the lead
here show a high grade carbonate
ore. They have organized a stock
company Of 81 100000 capital stock
OF course there are many other
locations, some of them quite prom.
Using, and too numerous to mention
Some Of them like Shaughnessy
Hill and the Ross & Hemmingel
claims are not on the main contact
lead referred to, but scientific mer
claim it to be the mother lead fol
all.
Libby and all its tributaries
form quite basin, and a town has
been built up at the mouth ON the
Great Northern. These mines will
make itquite place, as the owner;
of some of these properties will be
ready to ship ore by the time the
G. N. is completed.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-24
BANKER'S ALLIANCE.
Life and Accident Insurance Within the
 Reach of All.

c. W. Stone, general agent of the Bankers Alliance, has been presenting the plan of his company to our citizens the past few days, and, judging from the number of applications he has sent to the home office during his first week in the city he is working up a regular boom. It is certainly the most practi- cable plan for giving reliable and cheap insurance that has ever been presented to our notice. A good feature is that it combines life and accident insurance, all the members having twelve and a half or twenty-five dollars week acci- dent indemnity. The very best endorse ments of the company and its officers are given, and several of our towns people, who are acquainted with the company, speak in the highest terms of it. The mutual, or assessment, plan is adopted, similar to lodge insurance; {; but. instead of the assessment being paid into the lodge they are paid quar- terly into a bank, thus saving a large expense, and at the same time being re- liable and convenient for the members. We will give further details of the work ings of the company, and Colonel Stone will take delight in making you happy with policy in his company.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-24

nation, in amity with the United States, without just cause or provoca- ton on the part of the owner or agent in charge, and not returned or paid ior."
 Such claims, if they accrued prior to July I, 1865, are required by the act to have been pending before the date of its passage. Appropriate legislation on this subject has frequently been recom- mended by this department, and urged upon the favorable consideration of con gress. It is believed that, under the provisions of the act referred to, justice will now be done in the prompt adjudi- cation and settlement of meritrous claims, so long deferred to the injury, not only of honest claimants, but to the embarrassment of the United States in establishing the true measure of justice for the claims presented. The opera tion and application of the provisions of the law will disclose whether any changes in or amendments to it are necessary for the accomplishment of it's beneiicient purposes.
 The claims for depredations commit ted by the Indians fled in this depart ment, as shown by the report of the commissioner of Indian affairs, aggregate in number 7,0S5, and in amount $25,- 5S0, ,006. The evidence, reports and all other papers connected with these claims are now being drawn from files of the office of affairs on calls made by the court of claims.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-24
LOST HIS PURSE.
A STRANGER COMES IN AND FALLS
 AMONG THIEVES.
He Loses Ills Purse and Watch, But Refuses to Prosecute for Fear of Publicity.

A rather good-looking, dark-com- plexioned man, hailing from the east, is feeling little blue today. The party in question arrived in this city few days ago, and has been mostly engaged in quietly attending to his own busi- ness. This occupation, however, seems to have grown monotonous, and last night, in company with boon com panion, he started out for "a little time." Subsequent events will show gained for.
 The first part of the evening was spent about the games, in which he claims his winnings and losses would stand a trial balance. Frequent drinks, brought on a hilarious condition and the two decided to extend their field oi operations and, in plain English, paint the town crimson. The paint was laid on without much spreading till the shady precincts about Chinatown were reached, and here the moral to this very immoral story is found.
 The corn juice so freely imbibed dur ing the evening had begun to work, and the stranger proceeded to make up for lost time by a reckless prodigality. Such display of coin was something new to these angels of doubtful virtue, and-so the gentleman alleges-they proceeded to "touch" him for his purse and valuable watch and chain.
 The loss was not discovered until along in the wee sma' hours, and the convivial pair had sat down to oysters and Coronado water in the Capitol restaurant. When the bill was pre-. sented, the good-looking, dark-com- plexioned gentleman searched in vain for the price of the meal. He made a bee line for the palace of sin, but the little angel had flown.
 The party claims to have lost about s26O in the transaction, but refuses to push the matter owing to a reluctance to publicity. He will probably profit by his experience, though.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-24
MERRY CHRISTMAS. Every Thing Is Dressed in It's HOli-
 day Attire. WHAT WILL YOUR PRESENT BEH The Shops and Stores Are Crowded
 With Goods. Handsome Presents for Young and -Old-Things to Make the
 Child's Heart Glad.
WHAT WILL YOUR PRESENT BE9
St. Claire X Pratt.

The attention of REPUBLICAN re- porter was attracted yesterday, while passing along Washington street, to the beautiful array and variety of Christ mas toys and holiday goods in front of St. Claire X Pratt's establishment, and in common with many others stopped to admire the exhibition. TIE REPUB- LIcAN representative recently went through the various departments and was astonished at the variety and attrac- tive nature of their holiday specialties. The business of this enterprising firm has steadily grown from the day their store was opened, and their establish ment is now the peer of any of it's kind in Arizona-moreover, everything pur- chased of this reliable firm can be de- pended upon at all times to be strictly as represented. This enterprising firm is making a special discount to teachers for the holiday week.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-24
THE MARK FITS.
Photographic Quotations From Chicago
 and San FrancIsco.

and San FrancIsco.
 GRAIN SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 3-wheat-Market was steady; Buyer season, SLso14; buyer '9l, sl79; Barley, frm--buyer season, N.l4iS; seller season, fL0615; buyer '9l, slO94; seller '9i, $l09
 Corn-N.3s1I.
 CHICAGO, Dec. 23.-Wheat-Receipts, lS3. 900: shipments, i2,O00. The market was fairly active to stronger, opening about 1{ lower than yesterdays closing, and closed ss higher than yesterdays figures. ,wheat-cash, 9Os6c; Dec, DOC; Jan., 9lssc; May, 9716c.
 Corn-cash, 43c; Dec, 431.c; Jan, 42ssc; May, Oats cash, s2llsc Jan'y, Sls5c; May, S29zc. Barley-cash, 59c.
 LIVE STOCK. CHICAGO, Dec. 23.-Cattle-Receipts, 10000; shipments, 5,55l 900. Market dull. Choice steers S5O0G5.65; Christmas steers, $6.00(G6.0O; others S260G4.9O; rangers, s2. 20tp3 25; stockers, Sl JN 2.90 Native steers, S220CG42 20; no prime or fancy steers on sale.
 BOSTON, Dec. 23.-Market was steady Fine Territory, 59GU0; fine, 55s5S medium, 5O(a52; Texas, California and Oregon, dull; Australia, firm.
 MINING STOCKS AND SILVER SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 22.-Belcher, sl.5O; Best & Belcher, $2.05: Chollar, q 20; Crocaer, 5c; Con, Virginia, si,05; Confidence, s2.7O; Gould X Curry, $lO5; Hale X Norcross, sl05; Peer, 25c; Peerless, l5c Potosi, Sl.50; Ophir, s2.63; Savage, sl 45; Sierra Nevada, sl65; Union Con-, l.40; Yellow Jacket, s90c.
 Silver Bars-9iss.
 Mexican Dollars-7i3I(G75l4.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-24
O. V. II. Shaver.

G. V. II. Shaver, the popular and progressive grocer, who has recently succeeded to the old established busi- ness of Grant & Shaver, IS not slow in grasping modern ideas. His latest wrinkle is the presentation of hand some selections of sheet music, printed in delicate blue, to each customer whose purchase runs up to s5, or upon the settlement of old accounts.
 These selections are standard and can not be had in any other way as MT. Shaver has secured the right of sale for the entire county, and reserves the dis posal of them in this manner. The music in question is entitled, Hove Will Guide" (instrumental) taken from the comic opera Indiana; "The Story of a Song," pathetic little vocal gem by the we'll known music writer, Milton Wellings ,aDd the old familiar song of Home Sweet Home. These selections would make neat and acceptable Christ mas presents.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-24
Bee Hive EmpOrluIn.

The we'll known Bee Hive emporium, E. H. Winters, proprietor, comes in for its share of admirers of beautiful show windows decorated with holiday goods. The Bee Hive, as it's name implies, literally swarms with customers. It is acknowledged to be the busiest store in town. This is largely due to the ex- tremely low prices of holiday goods. The display would do credit to any city. There are nine clerks employed here and still it is impossible for them to wait on the steady stream of customers. The secret of the whole business is the low prices. MT. Winters makes an lad" for the year round, by practically giving his toys away in selling down at cost. His general line of dry goods, boots, shoes and clothing, which is the largest in Phoenix, is thus brought be- fore an immense number of people. The Bee Hive is likewise sole agent for the celebrated K. X G. corseIs, the Alexandria Mosquetiere kid glove, and Burt X Packard's famous line of boots and shoes. Before purchashing gifts for their husbands, friends, aunts, cousins and the children, it would be well to drop in on the Bee Hive.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-24
B. Heyman Furniture Co.

Of the beautiful and attractive show windows now adorning the city prepara- tory Oo the holiday season, none attract more attention nor elicit more gener ral attention from the passing crowds than the one of the B. Heyman Furniture Co.,. on east Washington street.
 The B. Heyman Furniture Co.,, is the largest concern having the same class of goods in the territory, and carries one of the most elegant stocks in the vest The large variety of handsome rockers in red plush, and almost every des- cription of beautiful china ware, vases, dinner and tea sets, toilet sets, silver ware and cutlery, present an attractive and tempting array from which to select Christmas presents. There are besides, especially adapted for Christ mas offerings number of superb steele engravings, piano lamps, and rugs and portiers of unique and exquisite patterns. Such display of holiday goo1s is well worth examining by lovers of art. Noth- ing can be more appreciated, as a kindly and at the same time useful remem- brance to friend or loved enc, than some of the above enumerated hand some articles.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-24
Picklngs About Town!

In my travels about town yesterday l noticed general improvem ent in busi ness among the merchants. The large bazar of St. Claire X Pratts was pack ed with people and from all appearances they must be doing the bulk of the holiday business.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-24
Fell Dead on the Street.

A Mexican, named Juan Parea, fell dead on the sidewalk yesterday on Monte Yuma street near the McNamara building. He was sitting on the side walk eating bread and butter and drink ing from his whisky bottle alternately. He has been working for several years for various persons about Phoenix, and is we'll known.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-24
INDIAN CLAIMS.
The Secretary of the Interior on the Dep
 relation Claims.

relation Claims.
 Hon. John w. Noble, secretary of the interior, in his annual report has the following to say, on a subject of much interest to many Arizonians:
 Among the important laws enacted by the last congress is the act approved March 3, 1891, to provide for the adju- dication and payment of claims arising from Indian depredations." Under this act jurisdiction is conferred upon the court of claims for the adjudication of "all claims for property of citizens of the United States taken or destroyed by Indians belonging to any band, tribe, or
Arizona republican., 1891-12-24
Phillips & Leggat.

Phillips & Leggat, of the old reliable display of their fruits and fancy candies plete stock in this line, also nuts, raj trade. A good opportunity is offered to fill up the children's stockings tonight which should not be overlooked. Christ mas comes but once year, and chil- dren ought to be indulged in the popular delusion of Santa Claus.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-24
Removal Notice.
PHGNIx, ARIz., December 21, 1891.

PHGNIx, ARz., December 21, 1891.
 The undersigned take pleasure in announcing that owing to an increased trade they were com pelled to seek larger quarters, and have leased the two-story building occupied by the Great Eastern. We feel grateful to the citizens of this city and vicinity for their liberal patronage and encouragement bestowed upon us in the past, and shall use our best endeavors to merit your patronage by constantly placing before you the latest productions in our various lines; it will always be our aim in the future as in the past to make ours the frst-class Furniture Store of the Territory. We propose to be "in it" greater than ever Encourage us and we will repay you by maintaining stock that will always be pride to our people and reflect with credit upon our city. Respectfully,
 B. LEHMAN FURNITURE co.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-24
Christmas Bells.

A merry Christmas to all you vii! all have one and also, make the little ones happy too, if you visit our store today.
 ST. CLAIRE X PRATT.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-24
The Greatest of All.

Our line of holiday goods is greater than all our competitors combined. If you doubt it, call and see.
 ST. CLAIRE X PRATT, Toy Dealers.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-24
Oranges Given Away.

The Mesa Fruit store will give one half dozen tangerine oranges to any one purchasing one dollar worth of fruits or confectionery at their store.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-24
A Broken GIaas,

A large and elegant lIne of tripllcate mirrors at half price, at St. Claire X Puattt's.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-24
? Not Guilty IT

A No. track sulkey. Enquire of Frank Black.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-24

of selling Christmas goods st high prices at St. Claire X Pratt's.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-24
Attention. Hnraemen 1

Call at w. II. Smiths shoeing shop for fine shoeing and low prices. Run ming plates, 8. Gibson's stable, Wash ington street.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-24

Is not as great as the rush for Christ mas goods at St. Claire & Pratt's, jew elers.
Arizona republican., 1891-12-24
Harciw are.

The best and largest line of Heating Stoves, Cook Stoves, and Ranges in Arizona.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-04-20

ACE ATC wanted. lIBERAL SALARY PAID
VV@Ns - At home or To travel. TEAM FUR
KIsHED FREE P. u. vICKEKY, Augusta. Maine.
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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-04-20
Estray Notice.

THERE CAME TO MY PLACE, AT GILMAN,
Idaho. one ba, mare, ave y.ars old. star fore
head. branded 4 on both shoulders. and w y
with quarter circle ABOVE on left shoulder under
the @ brand; weight about seven hundred pounds
The owner or owners arr requested 10 prove
property, pay charges, and take said animal away.
Said mare WAS taken up by February 25th, 1891,
and has run with my stock since about December
1st 1890. T. A. JOSSELYN.
Dated March Sth 1891, mss
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-04-20
THg DOLLAR COL N n

advertisements not excee01ng an inch tor ten
aines of small type in length will be inserted in
this column for one dollar per week. or fifty cents
the hSst insertion and t~ enty five cents each ad
dttionsl insertAon-payable in advance.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-04-20

M A ANTpn-Agsnts to sell Pinless Clothes
W RAS ! LII Line; the only line ever iu.
vented that holds the clothes without pins; per
feet su cess patent recently issued; solo only by
agents. 10 whom the exclusive right is given; on
receipt of 50 cents We will send \ sAmp pie line by
mall also circulars: price list and terms to
agents secure oxr territory At once. Addrtss
THE PINLESS CLOTHES LINE CO, II Hermon
Street. \ Orcestet. Mass.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-04-20

DARNABY RUDCE AND CHRISTMAS
STORIES,
Oliver TWIST AND GREAT ExPEc-
THE oID CURIOSITY SHOP AND
THE UNCOMMER ClAL TRAVELLER,
4 TALE OF TWO CITIES, HARD
TIMES AND THE MYSTERY OF
:OWlN DRooO.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-04-20
Estray Notice.

CANE TO MY RANCH ON BIG LOST RIVER.
Idaho, on or about the summer OF 1889, and nov
taken up BY NE - an estray this 23d day Sf Jsn,
ary. 1891. one smsll ROAM HORSE, weight al ut
GOO pounea. branded thus: D S on left shoulder.
ht2 oD left stine. 81 on right shoulder: white
face. underlip white. hind legs white above mid.
die joints outside Of right front leg white up t.
knee, about five inches Of left front leg white
saddle. marked on back and sides shouli ju ge
his age about niue years. owner Ia reQu. sted to
prove property. pay charges aud take said horse
away. G. II. FUKEY.
Leslie. Alturas County, Idaho, jan sd. 1891.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-04-20

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