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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-03-04
Will BE Heard In Bonner's
Ferry by March %.
GREAT NORTHERN ENTERPRISES
Bonner's Ferry Has Very Good Pros
poets of Getting the Freight Di-
vision--Tracklaying Progressing.

Before the month of March has
gone the track of the Great North
ern railway will be laid through
Bonner's Ferry. 1t is a great
event in the history Of any town
when it receives its first railroad,
and this incident in the progress of
Bonner's Ferry viii be creditably
celebrated upon the arrival of the
Great Northern at this place.
Tracklaying from Sand Point
was begun on February %, and
eight miles had been put down in
the six days ending Saturday, Feb
ruary %. If this rate is kept up,
the track will reach here by March
20, but there may be few delays
which will extend the time to the
25th. 1t is almost certain that the
time will not extend beyond the
latter date. Already there has
been one accident which will defer
tracklaying to. this point for day
or two. Last Monday a track-slide
occurred between Albany Falls and
Sand Point. This has caused the
removal of the construction force
to repair that part Of the track SO
that it will not interfere with the
transportation u building mate
rial. There wffISfaUt by much de-
lay, it is thought, and then work
will again be resumed toward this
point.
It is evident that President Hill
has issued orders to push things.
A full force of men are at work,
and a night force would also be put
on were it not impossible to clear
away the snow after nightfall. At
present there is not so much snow
at this end of the road as there is
for some distance from Sand Point,
and if the warm and sunny
weather of the past week con-
tinues, the workmen will gradually
have less to contend with as they
approach Bonner's Ferry, so far as
the snow is concerned.
Everything in regard to material
is reported to be running smoothly
and there are no delays on that ac.
count. Wright & Weeks, who
have a contract for furnishing ties
are ready to deliver the full mum
Der that their agreement calls for
with the exception Of about $4,000
and these will be forthcoming be
fore they are needed. Nearly al
the sub-contractors for ties hav,
completed their work. The con
struction Of the road has been un
der able management, and consid
ering the many inconvenience
suffered in consequence of building
railroad in winter, both the con
structors and contractors hav
made remarkable progress.
During the week THE HERALl
reporter has met several gentlemen
from Sand Point, and a contracto
who came direct from the scene o
operations. When asked in regar
to the location of the division, o
rather to what town the divisio
compass pointed, nearly all state
that while talk in this regard i
I railroad circles had not assume
definite form, there was a very fai
prospect that the roundhouse an
freight division will come to Boz
ner's Ferry, it having better natr
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-03-04
a. D. Yocum, the Slayer of
Myron Vanfleet,
WELL KNOWN IN THIS VICINITY
The Cause of the ARRAY Briefly Told
by Correspondent of the
Herald.
Correspondence OF The Herald.

Correspondence of The Herald.
HASTINGS, Neb., Feb. 27.-Never
in the history Of Hastings has any
act caused 50 much excitement as
the shooting of Myron Vanheet by
Col. A. ID. Yocum. The shooting
was the outcome of trouble of long
standing. A little over year ago
a sensational story was circulated,
in which it was stated that Miss
Alice Yocum, the daughter of Col.
Yocum, had eloped with Jeff
Teemer, the colored coachman of
the family. The rumor was found
to be totally unfounded, and the
only ground for the statement was
that Teemer was treated with kind
ness and consideration by the Yc-
cum family. The story caused
Miss Yocum and her mother end
less annoyance. 1t then appeared
that this canard had been started
by Myron Vanheet, neighbor of
the Yocums. 1t is asserted that
he had tried to win her confidence,
and being rejected, had grossly in
suited and slandered her. Miss
Yocum is highly educated young
lady, and is held in the highest
esteem by all who know her. Col.
Yocum was at this time absent A
few days ago, the father, who- is
special agent of the United States
treasury department on the north
ern and western boundaries of the
United States, returned to his home
in this city. The other day he and
w. S. Conrad, local jeweler, went
to the office of Vanheet and had an
interview, which is said to have
been Of very private nature. Ap-
parently for few days the matter
dropped there until about ten days
ago, when Col. Yocum and his
brother Joseph were standing in
front Of Hurst's drug store. Van
fleet was seen standing in front of
cigar store. The Colonel is re-
ported to have said to his brother:
"There he is. | might as well do
{ it now and go to Jail, for | shall
never rest till have done it."
THE SHOOTING OF VANFLEET.
He then started down the street
and crossed over to where Vanheet
was standing, and when directly
) opposite and not more than five
feet distant, pulled his revolver
and fired four shots at his victim.
Vanheet started toward the Bost-
; wick hotel, few steps away. He
! staggered into the office and fell
i into a chair A doctor was soon at
hand and he was removed to his
residence. Four doctors were called,
who did all in their power to re-
lieve him, but he died within an
! hour. Although conscious, he
!, seemed unable to collect his
e thoughts, and his last words were,
Il have nothing to say" Colonel
Yocum calmly surrendered him
: self and was taken to jail
:, John B. Keedle, the partner of
Z, the dead man in the real estate
e and insurance business, appre-
: hended trouble and advised Van
: fleet to take a trip until Yocum
: had gone away. The advice was
: not needed and his indifference
e cost him his life.
Colonel Yocum has the sympa-
thy of the community. He was
a county commissioner here. He
. was an efficient officer during the
" rebellion, has been mayor of Hast
Il ings, and commander-general of the
st Grand Army of the Republic, de-
partment of Nebraska.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-03-04

Collector Dolan has rented a
dwelling house down near Galena
landing, and he and Mrs. Dolan
are now going through their first
experience at housekeeping.
New-York tribune., 1892-08-14
OTHER SUBURBAN TOWNS
LONG ISLAND

FLATBUSH.-The application for franchise s
bnild surface railroad on Nostrand-ave. from 3
city line to VernOn-ave., and from thence to Fl
busl-ave was presented by J. C. Cameron represert
ing the Brooklyn City Railroad Company, at spech
meeting OF the Board OF improvement at the Tow
Hall on Friday evening. The contract for pavipa
Ncstrand- ave. was awarded to +. Lick two months
ago. The board will effect an arrangement betwsea
the contractor and the railroad company, when The
work will b. rapidly pushed forwaN. 1he bddmg
OF the new railroad through the central portion q
the town will be great advantage 70 the ctzens d
Fla bush. direct line OF transit To the E4seeru
District OF BrooAlyn will thus be established and .
walk Of two miles TO the cars TO get to the city VIII
td, rs well a. property values, which will be u.
creased all along the line of the new improvement.
Deputy Coroner J. J. Deegan and a jury viewed tha
morgue yesterday morning. An inquest VIII be held
at the Town Hall on the evening OF september IA. An
OF T. Brennan, who is alleged to have lost his life from
clubbing received nom p)iccman.
Dr. and Mrs. J. l.. Hnsknson, of East Broadway,
sailed the steamship Etruria yesterday for Noting
ham, England.
LONG ISLAND CITY.-DetcctIve James sarvls a
the Long Island hnilroad, arrested tnis afternoon.
the Thirty fourth-st. ferryboat Rocbaway at this
& end Of the feIry two men named Wells and Duty
the boat well dressed woman cried out that she
sitting In the womens cabin, and placed them under
arrest. With the assistance OF Policeman Parks he
landed both in the Second Precinct station house.
James Smith ffty-six Years old, Of No. % West
Eighth-st, New-Yorh. The other person described
himself John +. Meyers forty years, OF No. 2l2l
Eighth-ave. New-York. They were held for
animation
BATH BEACH.-The Weather Bureau was generous
TO the guests OF the Lowry" and the "Dennlng' At
Bath Beach last night, when they had their first
formal hop of the season. The floor was In fine
condition, the dancers at their best, and the
music was good. Among the many present wes
Mr.. and Mrs. w. 5. Middleton, Mr.. and Mrs. c. o.
IIazelton. Mr. and Mrs +. II. Fordham. Mr.. and Mira
W. l.. Waring. Miss Waring, Judge John Jeroloman
and wife, Miss Jeroloman Miss Florence Jerolonan,
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Paeyn, Miss Mabel Ray Mr..
and Mrs. W. ID. Leonard Mr. and Mrs. Charles J.
Hlrsh, Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Pratt, VI. BuenO, X. q
Mcconnell, and c. W. Stewart.
PATCHOGUE-A wind and rain storm Of unusual
severity passed Patchogue. L. l., Friday even-
ing and though II only OF about ten minutes
duration. the damage 1t caused was large Acres OF
and other garden truck were laid and ruined
and many trees In the outskirts Of the village were
blown down. The handsome banner recently raised
by the Pachoguc Harrison and Reid Campaign Club
was blown down ard badly damaged, and considerable
more havoc was caused by the small tornado
New-York tribune., 1892-08-14
NEWARK.

II Is stated by the officers OF the Trades CouncIl
that Hugh oDonne Of Homestead, Penn, and others
OF the Amagamated Association with Samuel Gompers,
OF the Federation Of Trades and p. J. Mcclure OF
the brotherhood OF Carpenters and JolneS, nave
accepted invitations TO be present at picnic OF the
council next saturday to raise funds for the Homestead
strikers.
Mrs Margaret f. Gurney, OF No. 36 Milford-ave.
Yesterday reported the police that her house had
been robbed during the night before Of ewelry valued
at $50.
Three explosions occurred yesterday morning in as
many different places. The h-st and most serious
smith, when the explosion of a lamp set hre to q
frame extension and caused loss Of $4,000 OF val
SeoHHd uaDH csplo.on was in the Lyon brewery
Joseph Mewrat, an emp0ye, entered large mau
vat with n lgirted lamp, and the name exploded the
was badly burned. and was taken 10 the hospital
The third explosion was Il at OF settler cyhnder
I'm otto Rrandi's mineralwater factory. No. iOs Cam
dcn-s Jonn Merkle, an enploye. was sev"ry injured
Frederick Ine aged twcntyfour. OF No. lh2 East
Twenty. fir, st. New York. arrested yesterday on
charge Of obtaining money under false pretenceS and
held for a hearing.
burglar visited several houses In lryingtnn, y. j.
nm FriSny night but failed 10 get any booty AZ
the house of Robert G.. Clark. In Augusa-St Mrs
clark at } A. M. yesterday, heard slight noise In
the dining room and called her husband. who went
10 the room and found a man with his head and
sbouldcrs in the window which he had forced open.
MIR Clark seized chd's chair and struck the burglar
who Jumped 10 the ground. Mr.. Clark took heavy
pokrr aud leaping from the window started In pursuit.
but was dlstanced by the burglar
New-York tribune., 1892-08-14
4 TALL CHIMNEY.
.om The san Francisco Chronicle.

From The san FranclStO ChIOncic.
The largest chimney the Painc coast the tnIo
I'm point of IN United states and the fourth IN
the wo.Sd being built In t, city. The broad COZ
umn OF brcKs Is 10 be seen nigh above the roois
OF the houses IN its vicinity, ana II VIII SON U"1
above every nctOry chimney IN the city Inc s'guo;
Power Company on Jesse-st., near lhrc, IN conhee.
ton with new building 10 feet 'front.' l5o feet deeS
ana 81 feet high. a, . .,
The chimney VIII be I75 feet above the pavemeni'
and Will rcst foundations. below the street ievcL
Of sold concrete 8 feet inches thick and 20 ieec
square. The interior diameter FOR the enure heigns
is To be l. feet tie b1se the chimney has an eA-
tcIlor diameter of IL feet inches. ana the outssoS
he!ght Of 73 feet, there will BE- detached nre.bncs
timing with ar space between II ana the ihterior
surface OF the chimney. The object Of this lining = "
protect the chlmley ON the expansion ana conlf~uoa
incident 10 the varying degree Of heat. -. .r -
As the base Is Of concrete % Is the topnlost rins
the chimney. Laid IN the artificial stone OF the -
and intended 10 bind il firmly together, are seven
hoops OF onelnch wire rope. Between base ana cay
mated that 273OCO bricks will be required to compete
e. The concrete ring will be feet deep, ana lno
ornamental brick and concrete capital OF tie cihey
will b. l6 feet high. The only vertical openings IN
tho chimney viii be one about the level OF te roo % or
the buildings in order TO repair the irebrick hnlns
and to clean It, and at the base through whrh 10
remove SCOT ard ashes. -
From the roof an iron ladder will rise outside the
chimney TO the very top so as to AFFORD means s
would II connected by copper wires to the eorth form
lightning conductor. The latter has not been pro
vded, however II being considered unnecessary as
chimney or building Of any kind having been struck BY
lightning =,
The sole duty required OF this enormous chimney %
10 afford a natural draft 10 twenty eight boilers. wnca
will furnish the motive power 10 six engines OF zoo
horse power each 7.6OO joint The cost Of this
chimney is estimated at $4,000
New-York tribune., 1892-08-14
NEWS FROM NEW-JERSEY.
JERSEY CITY.

Louis Fuhrman, Of No. 107 Danforth-ave.,
some time ago deserted his wife and three children.
Since then Mrs Fuhrman has supported herself and the
little by washing. month ago Fuhrman made
Ovcrtures his wife looking to reconciliation but she
rejected them on Friday night Fnhrman tried to take
forcble possession Of the apartments policeman ar
rested him, and yesterday Fuhrman told Justice knl-
mciy that II released he would go at once to Germany
Ills proposition was accepted ana thurman Will
probably sail In the next steamer
Court and Newark-ave. left home for Milford, Penn.
by way OF the Erie Railway. Yesterday his family
received word that the train passing Goshen
~ y. premature blast OF rocks sent several stones
through the windows one OF them struck Mr.
Adams in the head and injured him severely seven
teen other persons were hurt at the same time. Mr.
Adams said he should continue his journey.
New-York tribune., 1892-08-14
HOME NEWS.
NEW-YORK CITY,


Those ara tbo last two weeks of Powell and Ma)iitol
ut the Eden Musce. Their performance Is eh,Ne"'.
by new features. Novelties are promised lor '''0 M 10,
season. Sacred concerts and the American hs0''''"
hall are features Of to-day
Tho Tribune Yesterday received 50 from a. De-
and 81 from IN. n, Bay RIDGE for inc 4''''o'
family, of No. 173 Ninth-s, Brooklyn.
The Tribune has received s2 lin memory OF heli'
ogden Avery, for the ST. Johns Guild Floatlhs HOS
pial.
The funeral OF Mrs. Annie Rounds, popularity known
Vickie Lewis" an oldtime variety IaVoii'e 'oh
place Yesterday from the undertaking establishment OF
J. J. Slevn, No. 25 sprlngst IL was heu u"ue' ''e
auspices Of the Actors Fund OF America ana she was
buried in their plot In Evergreen Cemetery 'ichic
Lewis died on Thursday night at ST. Vincents HOSPITAL
To "F. G.. B.S-The suggestions kindly made by you
to future revision OF The Trbunes great i's'
Of persons reputed to be worth million or more VIII
be filed for future reference and duly acted upoh'
The Consolidated Stock and Petroleum Exchange VIII
begin to post grain quotations tomorrow, having '"s'
closed a contract with the Western Union leesnhpn
Company to furnish the quotations
Charles stewart Draper passenger on the steam,
ship Columbia from Hamburg, died from disease OF
the liver on the voyage. His body was brought I"
this port and sent TO his home, In saginaw, Mich.
Several changes in the working force Of the Custom
House announced yesterday. John J' " b"iio''
was appointed IA clerk at a salary OF $1,000 year
Chester p. Miller was transferred from storekeeper
&c a clcrkshp in the Surveyors office. at %1'4oo
year: and John A. Ruifner made night IN
spector, with salary Of S3 per day.
The Water Register reported yesterday that his re-
ceipts for Croton water during the last week had
fallen to $3S, ,712 So.
Three hundred and forty two city licenses were issued
last week by the Mayors Marshall for which the fees
amounted TO $6G5.
The Astor Library will be closed for the annual
cleaning and repairs from August Is until septem-
ber II.
Commissioner Brennan, OF the StreetCleanns De-
partment, made the following reapIointments yester
day Dump inspectors, John McLaren, william Nc
Kenna, Garrett p Campion, Francis Gafney, Thomas
Butler W. j. Reilly, william II. Inness, william
Fletcher George F. COrts, James Hughes, John NJ
Mccarthy Henry W. Wolf and Paul G. IIaertng as
sstant dump inspectors, David DrlIdy and Patrick
McClosky section foremen, John COonan and Daniel
Markell.
New-York tribune., 1892-08-14
2 ITNIVWITH ITFVI" u
wncks was obtained at the bureau.
P4SSENGERS TO AND From EUROPE.
MANY wELrSKNOwN PEOPLE on THE STEAMERS
WHICH ARRIVED At AND SAILED
FROM THIS PORT.

Among the passengers sailing on the cunard steam
MS. Paul Arthur. DIR. r. NJ. AIeron. the Rev. Dr.
" H. benjamin. Edward Cooper, Lieutenant curry
o., the British Navy: Chief Justice Albert H. Horton,
u Kansas: Captain and Mrs. A. Lcmard. Dr. D. A.
petrc Dr. J. = Walters. &. Carlisle Taylor, Mr. ana
Mrs H. A. +. Kennedy and A. Ernest Nad"rpool'
The French steamship r, Bourgogne for lInrvre had
among her passengers Tncentc G.. Qnesada, Argef
tine Minister TO tho United states A. J.. baldwin
Alfred Wallace Calm. the Rev. Joseph Freeman. Dr.
d G. T. Williams Mr.. and Mrs. stuyveSant Flsa'
Emory T. Close and Ernest Pala"io. Among the
messengers sailing on tho North German LLOYD steam
hin Kaiser Wilhelm II for Bremcn were
the Baroness Auna Zedliiz VI. l.. c. Funkhonser'
Iunge Edgar NJ Cullen. Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore, w. H.
dc LemoS Mr. Edward Sandcrson and l.. =. WISH
inr,on Among the passengers arriving on the lnman
I'm. .teamshp Clty OF New-York. from Liverpool
were: Dr. r. Bushby, the Rev. H. Carmichael. the
Rev l. J. Cummins the Rev. W. VI. Davis. General
ID IT, Hastings Major W. II. Hastings. Professor H.
H. Hay. Dr. C. D. Henry. Philip Crnlife owen the
pev DR. C. W. LcfIngwc c. A Griscom. J. Henry
Lane Dr. c. H. Litteton. the Rev Arthur &. Frnreath
Colonel Thomas Potter jr.. Colonel John J. Rogers,
Mr. and Mrs sidney Webster. Captain NJ l.. Shipey,
Professor Henry A. wad. Lillian Russell, Charles L.
pillstlry md Richard Middleton. The Hamburg
American steamship Columbia from HAMBURG had
among her passengers DR.. C. L. Crow, Mrs. j. '. j..
rleekcr. Colonel II. y. buchanan. H. de Ia Camp
william Fmgger, II. H. Reilly. the Baron and Baron
os. W Gilcv the Rev. DIR. A. W. Patton, and Il. B.
I.a
New-York tribune., 1892-08-14
A WONDERFUL AIR CITY.
From The Chicago Herald.

From The ChlcngO IIerlM.
Many stories have been written about miragcs ana
deluslons but have been more Interesting am !,
curious than that Of the silent City mirage, when
mal.ps It's appearance near the Pacific glacier III
Alaska. The discovery OF this wonderful mirage was
,nn,c BY the Indians who would tell OF the city
Which was built in tho clouds The mirage can be
secn in the early part OF July, from 3 to p. m.
n rises from the side OF the Pacific glacier II first
anpcars like heavy mist, and becomes clearer,
and one can distinctly tho spectre city, well
SnGned streets and trees tall spires huge and odd
haped buildings which appear TO be ancient mosques
mr. cathedrs. II is a city which would seem to
cantain AT least 5000 10000 inhabitants As yet
no one has been able to Identity II. although several
have claimed to recognize the place. There Is no
n foF thousands OF miles. some claim II Is city In
Rnssia Others say II Is city In England but none
an tell what and where 1t Is. The mirage was
Siven % the name OF "sllent CITY, 1t appears TO
one like dead city; there Is nothing that would ind
cate 1t is inhabited.
New-York tribune., 1892-08-14
NEW WpRI'\SWICk.

II now seems probable that the breach which had
orncd between the rrmen and civic societies of New
brunswick over the holding Of celebration on Conm-
blan Day In October will be closed. and the proposed
demonstration will be held several Of the civic So
clcties meet on Friday night. and In the interest OF
harmony willing 10 Yield TO tne brcnl'h III VIC II
demand for the right Of way and the grand marshal.
Other civic societies which have refused 10 participate
will be asked 10 reconsider their determination'
william H. FrzIer an cmploye In the New-fort
postoilcc. living at Kingston, In MddleseN County.
was arrested and lodged IN jail IN this city on Frhhy
night lie is charged with having brutally assaulted
Nils Emma Schrimer, domestic on his farm at klns'-
ton on July Il. lie was released on Sl,oOo ball
The city OF New Brunswick will probably bring suit
against the bonlSuicn OF Henry Il. Cook. The ey-
@itv clerk who dernudcd IN. city OF NJ least S2.5OO.
rhs CitV Attorney recently proposed 10 the bcndsmen
as nm ultimaum compromise of $500, 10 hc paid by
August 10. The bondsmcn have made no reel"nse 70
h nroprstlon Cook individually Offers Il pay $3.50.
Ie saes that his bondsmen, in refusing 10 pay are
acting on his advice.
New-York tribune., 1892-08-14
e,,vD,y,s PROGRAMME At ELDCRlDO.

Fldorado goes prosperousy ever 1t has b''n n
delight and q charm to thousands who have Nistet H.
That this fine resort close the centre OF the city,
hould succred Is Of all who love the
be,ntful Cf Egypt and the great hallets many have
heard but do know OF the picturesque grounds,
laid out SO arstcay where cool breezcs sweep day and
night when people are sweltering In Now-fork AL
most ANYTHING could succeed at Eldorado. IL Is
frshng and delightful and nvigorang that people would
be- satisfied with show OF less magnitude than the
suectacc now running with much success.
For this afternoon and evening an elaborate programme
has Teen prepared. This will adj the popularity OF
the placr for thousands who have had
opportunity OF visiting It and who find sunday their most
available day. The performers engaged Mile LInde
Rosec prma donna soprano Miss Louise Enge contrato
and the New.York Qulret. organization OF fine sing.
ers Theodore och's VIII be given. as usual
and Edorado Band OF sixty under the direction
Of Nahan Franko, will play number popular selections
New-York tribune., 1892-08-14
HAD TO RUN THE CEPHEES ASHORE
THE EXCURSION STEAMER STRUCK A SUBMERGED
OBSTRUCTION, KNOCKING HOLE
IN HER HULL

y
The iron steamboat Cepheus was beached near
Coney Island Point on Friday night to prevent her
sinking. The Cepheus on her last trip
to Coney Island on Friday night when she
struck a submerged obstruction. The shock was so
SIGHT that the passengers did not know that an accident
had happened. The steamer proceeded TO the Iron
Pier where her 800 passengers disembarket Cap
tain Fierce made investigation and found that the
hull OF the had been stove In amidships The
hole was not large, but enough waer had come In to
I'll two OF the fourteen waterght compartments. Cap
tain Pierce thought he would be able TO get the steamer
back to New York safety, and she started for TINS
city. No passengers were taken on board at Ooney
Island By the time Norton's Point reached there
were IA Inches OF water In the hold, and IL was
eaInirg IN the fre-room and threatening to pus
ont the furnaces. There was good, smooth shoe
nearby and Captain Pierce decided to beach the
Cepheus lie ran her gently upon the shore, where
she STAYED safe and snug until this ismornins, when
the hole in her bottom patched up. and tugs
we're sent 10 pull her OF. There Is some mystery
about the obstruction struck by the Cepheus. IL II
supposed TO have been iron pile OF an old pier.
n / said that there formerly buoy there, bus
that 10 had been removed few days before the hccI'
dent.
Al the Iron steamboat Companys pier last night
t was said that the Cepheus was sun ashore, put
there was every prospect OF getting her on AZ the
next high water. When once she Is hauled on the
beach ID win take only three days TO repair her ans
put her In running order.