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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-08-29
LINCOLN On THE MINERS,
Tbeir Prosperity Is the Prosperity Of
the Nation.


the Nation.
President Lincoln, April IA, 1865,
the day of his assassination. wrote the
following letter to Schuyler Colfax,
who WAS At the time visiting on this
coast. it vas his last public writing,
and voiced his sentiment regarding
tho West. His views will be read
with interest BY all.
MIR. CoLFAx:-I want you to take
message from me to tho miners
whom you visit. l have very large
ideas of the mineral wealth OF our M.
ton. l believe it practically inc X
hsustible. It abounds oil over the
Western country. from the Rocky
Mountains to the Pacific, aud its de-
velopment has already commenced.
During the war, when We were add.
ing . couple millions Of dollars every
day to our National debt, l did no,
care about encouraging the increase
in the volume OF our precious metals.
We had the country to save frat.
Now that the rebellion is over
thrown, and wa know pretty nearly
the amount OF our National debt, the
moro gold and silver We mine va
make the payments 50 much eaiser.
Now, | am going to encourage that ia
every possible way. We shall have
hundreds OF thousands of disbaod~d
soldiers, aud many have feared thu,
their return home in such large num-
bers might paralyze industry by fur
nishing, suddenly. q greater supply Of
labor than there will be a demand for.
| am going to try to attract them to
the wealth of our mountain ranges.
where there is room enough for all.
Immigration, which even the war
has not stopped, will land upon our
shores hundreds Of thousands more
per year from overcrowded Europe. ]
intend to point them to the gold aud
silver waiting for them in the West.
Tell the miners for me thatI SD all
promote their interests the utmost Of
my ability. because their prosperity is
the prosperity OF the Nation; and We
shall prove. in q very few years, that
we are indeed the treasury Of the
world. ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Oh! it Grover Cleveland could only
adopt these views.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-08-29

In tho recent case Of Maxev vs.
New Hampshire Fire Insurance
Company the Supreme Court of Min.
nesota held that fire insurance policy
oy the terms OF which the loss, il anv,
Was made payable to . mortgage as
his interest might appear, was a
contract for the benefit of such mort.
gage, and that he, o, = person to
whom be had assigned the claim after
. cause Of action had accrued, was
entitled to receiver in his own name
tho full amount of the insurance. if
the Same did not exceed the amount
duo upon the mortgage: and th.,
when in such an action it was alleged
IN tho complaint that tho mortgage
had sustained loss aud damage 10
certain amount it was as seains. a
general demurrer sufficiently alleged
that the insured owner had sustained
'oss and damage. and that under such
." allegation the value OF the prcp>
erty destroyed might be sbo xn upon
the trial.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-08-29

OF all practical men Of whom Amer>
ioa 10 justly proud, no one holds q
higher place than the late Cyrus w.
Field. His son shows that he has 10.
herited the shrewd common sense Of
the man who laid tho Atlantic cable.
He writes:
8 EAST 56TH STREET.
New York, May 9Th, 1883.
Several times this winter I have
suffered from severe colds on nv
lungs. Each time | applied ALL.
COCKS Porous PLAsrERs, and in
every instance I have been quickly re-
ieved BY applying ono across my
chest and one on my back. My
friends. through my advice, have tried
the experiment and also found i. mos.
successful. I feel that l can recom>
mend them most highly to any ono
vho may see fit to try them. -
CYRUS w. FIELD. Jr.
BRANDRETH's Pills are the best
medicine known.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-08-29

Srcoad Day OF Its August, 1898, Ses-
sion.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-08-29
THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION.

S~coad Day OF Its August, 1898, Ses-
sion.
The assessment Of Mrs. Jennie
Lindsay's dwelling was ordered
stricken from The roll, she being .
widow.
Tho assessment on lots and 8,
block Is, and lots 3 aud 4, block 100,
Keschum. owned by John b. r. t.
ings, VAS reduced from 1900 to s1OO.
The assessment on P. Higgins lot
WAS reduced $25, COW Is. Total $50,
That Of H. H. Lamkin. lot l6,
block IA, was reduced from 800 to,
@75.
That Of A. Wolters, lots 6. Z, and
9, block 3x, was reduced by 1920.
. The assessment Of the Philadelphia
and Idaho company was reduced to q
valuation at t19.995.
The following applications for re-
ductions were refused, VIZ:
Alturas Commercial Co,
Parker Mining Go.
Quaker City Mining Co.
l.. J. Barnard.
First National Bank of Haley.
S. J Friedman.
J. G. Fox.
Leon Fuld.
Josephine Harris.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-08-29
sss TO 10.

That u How the House 1T Representa- a.
ttves Voted on Unconditional Repeal.
The bill Internationally repeating
the silver. purchasing clause OF the
Sherman act passed tho National
House Of Representatives, the vote
being 239 Tor repeal to ITO against.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-08-29
A General Reduction.

A circular sent to all sals,ie d
officials, clerks. agents, etc., of the
Union Pacific railway system informs
them that, on tho LIST OF September,
prox'mo, there will be . general re.
duction in tho salaries of all employees,
a. per the Glowing scale:
On monthly salaries Of $50 to SlOoin.
oAueAve.. 10 Der cent
Or salaries over 500 to $780,. :. -. l2k per cent
On salaries over $500 and mp to $500. /, per cent
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-08-29
Lead jun IA In.

Silver in New Yo.k to-day, 70 for
spot, and rot for 6O.day delivery.
Lead. strong At $3.62a per 100
pounds raise of 424 cents since
yesterday.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-08-29

@Locatlon notices, for both lode
and placer claims, for sale At the
TINES Office.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-08-29

BY the pint, quart, or gsllon.-at
prices to suit the timee, delivered to
patrons at any hour wanted. by
PURDUM, the Ice Man.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-08-29
Fine Smoking Tobacco.

Oxford Hash, Cornell Mixture
Yale Mixture, English Birds Eye
Psrique and Old Rip, at
D. EARHART's, Hsiley.
The morning call., 1893-04-16
HAWAII ANXIOUS.
Awaiting the Action OF
America.
BLoUNT GATHERING FACTS.
The Japanese Scare Blows Over-The
Hauling Down of the Stars
and Stripes.
Correspondence of THE MORNING. CALI.

HONOLULU. April Q, 1S93.-Affairs in this
country for the past few days have been of
a very quiet nature. Nothing of any conse-
quence has transpired since the departure
of the MariDosa. Rumors are still flying
thick and fast, but when they are run down
they amount to nothing The latest IS that
the Queen is to be restored to the throne.
This rumor is started every morning by the
royaists, but there is absolutely no founda-
ton for the story.
The Queens friends claim that Commits
siOner Blount is to restore her. but that gen.
tleman has not, by any of his public acts,
given any evidence Of AT intention 10 do so.
He is still in this city and is as reticept as
ever. He is now engaged in taking Custom
house statistics and otherwise gathering
information regarding the islands. He did
not intend to leave the city, but your CORE
spondent has learned that he will depart for
Hilo, Hawaii. on the 18th inst. This voyage
is taken in Difference TO Mrs. BounPs
wishes, as she seems anxious to get outside
of Honolulu.
From statement made by Mr.. Blount to
prominent man here. it is learned that hs
has secured enough information on which
to base his report and that lie is anxious to
The morning call., 1893-04-16

PRAGGEN-1n this city. April I5 1898 Louis
beloved husband o. Anna Praggeu, and father OF
Bertha. Henry aud Louisa Praggen. and brUtheri j.
law of Charles Adeekes, a natiYo OF Neuen hau;eD
hanover Germany aged 4S years moAths aud
G3-FrIends and aeauaintances are respectfully
invited 10 attend the funeral To- MORROW fNOn-
a. Se.Oek r NJ from his late residencs
rs francisco street lear Powell, thence TO
Washington Hall. 80 Eddy street, where the
tnneral services Will be held under the auspices
OF the Norddeutscher Nerein at O'Clock p N
Interment l. y. y. r. Gem eLery.
CoLLINS-In this city. April IA 1898 Mrs Mary
Collins, beloved mother OF Mira Mary Richards,
native OF the parish Of Athione County Ros-
common. Ireland, aged 80 years
Invited 20 attend the funeral TOMORROW (Mon-
day), at $3.50 O'Clock A n. from her late resi-
dence. 10 Anthony street thence to St PatricKIs
Church. whero solemn requiem mass Will be
celebrated for the repose of ner soul, commencing
etery. Please omit flowers.
o'CoNNoR-ln this city, April l5 1893. Elizabeth
@nS pTioSeg 81 sister OF Catherine, John. Daniel AMI
County Derry, ireland aged SO years. ICsnsda
E4- Friends and sconaintanees are reypaetruJly
Invited 10 attend she funeral To- MORROW CAIOn-
DAY, at $3.50 O'Clock A a.-f from the undertaking
thence TO ST MAry's Cathedral for services In
termsnt Mount Calvary Cemetery. -
LEE-ln this city, April IS. 1893, Richard e be-
loved husband Of Maria Lee, father of Mamie
Joseph. Susan and Edward Lee. son of the late
Joseph Lee, a native OF WaukeFan, in. sgea AZ
years and 10 days GMaukegan And Chicago
papers pieaSe copy.
E&- FRIENDS and aeuuaiatanees and members OF
Harmony Lodge No. 8. A. o B.W.. are respectfully
invited 10 attend she funeral TOMORROW (SIon-
uay), az S:lo O'Clock A. n. from his late res
denee 545 Elizabeth street. thence TO S. James
church. where requiem high mass will be
celebrated Tor the repOse OF his soul, commencing
at O'Clock A n Interment Holy Cross Gem
etery.
A o. U. W.-Harmony Lodge No. g. A. o. u W:
OIheeFs and members Of are invited TO attend the
funeral OF our late brother, r f. Lee from his
late residence. 545 Elizabeth street T(l-HORROvy
(MoRdayl. at S:l5 O'Clock A "A
II. FAHREHHOLZ NJ w
L. JOHNsT EN-, Recorder.
hITCHELL-An anniversary requiem high mass
viii be celebrated for the rspose OF the xonl of he
late Mrs. George w Mitchell at st. Peters Church
1weBt5-iourth and Alabama streets. TOMORROW
(Monday). commencing at O'Clock A. N. Friends
are respectfully Invited TO attend.
CASSERLY-In this city. April Is, 1893, Augustine
eldest son OF ereSa ana the late Eugene CasserIy
nttlye OF San Francisco. aged 81 years
&E-Notlce OF fnnerai hereafter
HANSON-In this city, April I5 1893, Friedricka
Hanson, native Of Norway. aged 10 years.
B-Notice OF funeral hereafter
JESSEN - In this city, April II, 1893 Mary
Jessen.
cRYDAMAN-In this city. April IS. 1893. Aiees
Crydaman.
SPENCER-In Oakland. April -. 1898. Wlnnifred
Gertrude. wife Of William L Spencer, aged Is
years and days.
NIDBER-In Portland, Me-. April / 1893. Sarah
II. W ldber mother OF James Il. and jacob Wild
Der, native OF Biddeford, Me-, aged 81 years and
8 6moaths
The morning call., 1893-04-16
HIS FIRST OFFENsE.
The Boy Was Nerved and Held a
Deadly Weapon,
Chicago Tribune.

NHlCago tribune
On the usually frank and noble face of
the boy there was furtive. sinister ex-
preston. He replied in monusyllables to
the remarks that were addressed to him,
ate his breakfast with little or no appetite,
and kept his eyes liked d0ggedly on his
plate. rs If fearful CT encountering the
gaze OF other members of the family. Yet
through this real or assumed timidity a
close observer might have discovered nxed
purpose, an inheXibie determination.
What was the unriGhteous resolve that
possessed the soul OF this well-raised, care
fully trained, but evidently demOralized
boy?
We shall see.
No sooner had he left the table than he
went upstairs 10 his own room, then re-
moved his shoes, slipped softly across the
corridor TO his fathers apartment, opened
door in the bureau, took something from
1t and slipped 1t into his pocket
Then carefully retracing his way to his
own room he put on his shoes, went down
the back stairs on tipt0e aud few minutes
later climbed the ladder leading to the hay
loft in the harm.
Pausing at the top of the ladder to look
about him. and being apparently satisfied
that he had not been watched or followed
He climbed steaithily across the hay until
he reached remote corner whose dim re-
cesses were family illumlned by the light
from window at the opposite end of the
loft
Pale with agitation, but with no falterlng
in the resolution written in his fiery eye and
compressed lips. he took from his pocket a
small glass object, fastened it against the
wooden wall by means of pins stuck in
above and below, and listened once more
All was still.
Then without culver of remorse for the
desperate deed he had resolved TO commit,
this 16-year-old boy took from another
pocket his fathers razor, stood in front Of
q n H.. had
against the wall and perpetrated his first
shave.
The morning call., 1893-04-16
HORSE GOSSIP.
Tom Williams Elected President o
the Blood Horse Association.


the Biood-fiorse Association.
Colonel II. l. Thornton resigned the
presidency of the Blood-horse Association
yesterday, and the directors Immediately
held meeting and elected I. II. Williams
Jr. TO succeed him.
The colonel states that he has not time to
attend to the affairs of the association, be-
ing absent from the city great part of the
time
Jockey Thad Williams, who was sus-
pended several DAYS ago for his riding of
Charger, was installed in the good gTaces Of
tile association yesterday. 1t appears that
Charger was sore in the shoulders, and as
DR.. Bowhill examined him and reported
this to the Judges Williams was rejnstated.
There is no tNo-year-old colt or FLY at
the Bay District that can give Filtration a
race, and If she shows form when she
starts at the Washington paid meeting at
the Worlds Fair city she should win one or
two Of the stakes.
II Mr.. MacdOuough would bring his
Cyrus-Getaway filIy called Parasang up
from San Jose, and Charley Fair bring Y o
FL Rey. brother OF Yo Tambien, from
Sacramento and run them against Flrta-
uon, the race would be worth going miles
to see.
Yo El Rey is naturally racehorse. He
comes from a family that has produced
nothing but cracks, and already he is show
ing desire to fly. Parasang is an unknown
quantity, but as size has run away from
Rosalie, the AriOla COLI, and the Bonnie
Jean colt in workouts at San Jose one
would naturally believe Henry Walsh's
statement that she is faster than Fairy
ever was in Eer two-yeaT-old career" If
she is faster than Fairy was where Will
Filtration get of? The association should
Try 10 arrange race between the trio.
The morning call., 1893-04-16
MYSTERIOUS BURNINds.
Some of the Causes of Fires Sup
posed to Be of lncendiary Origin.
n1Is pnat-niannAnh


The recent confagraton in Litchfeid,
Ill. which laid waste the KehIor mills,
brings to mind problem which Is often
discussed rs to the various causes from
which such calamities arise. In default OF
better explanation, such accidents figure
under the head of "cause unknown" and
are often attributed to Incendiarism. FREE
quently, however, extraordinary circum-
stances combine to bring aboutj such ca
lamlty.
II goes without saying that spontaneous
combustion is often caused by greasy rags
and waste; but such a combustion can be
traced to different causes as well, aud in
some instances they are very remarkable.
a bucket full OF greasy waste was placed
near a shaft and belt in motion, close
enough 10 produce friction. IL was not
long before the contents of the pail were
ablaze. The use of thick mineral oils and
the storing of greasy waste in receptacle
especially prepared for it is by no means
au effective guarantee against accidents by
fire.
In a certain foundry where these rules
were very stringently observed, stray
beetle happened to be swept up with waste.
After the beetle had succeeded in freeing
itself from It's confinement 1t flew near
burning gas jet, to its own ruin as well as
tnat OF the entire building, throughout
which the fire spread In a remarkably short
time, caused by some threads OF waste,
hanging TO the feet of the beetle. which had
caught fire from the burning gas. This
case is mentioned in the fire insurance
statistics.
Photographic lenses are said to act like
smoked glass and it Is necessary 10 keep
them well boxed up when not in use. A
less well-knOwn Incident happened 10
plumber, who in testing new joint failed
to observe tiny blue flame OF escaping gas.
De replaced the plank of the flooring and
went of Six weeks later, during which
time the gas had been burning constantly,
covering the plank with SCOT, the smell of
burning wood led to the detection of what
would undoubtedly have caused a conflagra-
tion ere long, for which no apparent cause
would have been found.
An inexperienced carpenter drove a nail
into plank slantingly, bringing il in con-
tact with chute in a hemp factory through
which much organic matter passed, gener-
ating gas A spark was produced by the
nail coming in contact with ths rope-roll,
starting a fire at that point and demOnstrat-
ing that 1t is by no means matter OF in
difference whether nail Is driven in
straight or slantlng.
The heat produced by the rapid oxidation
of iron casts or filings is quite considerable
This fact caused destructive fire in a
foundry that had been flooded, a pile of fl
ings and other combustibe matter having
been soaked with water. ignited and burned
like haystack, setting fire to the whole
plant.
The morning call., 1893-04-16
WHEEL AND OAR.
Preparing for the Great
Relay Race.
Canoe and Shell Racing on the Ala
media Creek < Cricket and
Bench Shows.

The Acme Club wheelmen Of Oakland
will hold club contest in the San Leandro
triangle on tile 23d inst. On this occasion
the ten men who are to represent the club
In the big road race from Oakland 10 San
jose via San Francisco will be selected.
The roads are now in splendid condition,
ami it is expected that on May Z, when the
relay race between the Acme and Bay City
wheelmen will take place, fast time will be
made.
The Acme Club will open its new club
rooms on Tuesday evening to the members,
and on May q grand athletic exhibition
will be given.
Commodore ". W. Blow of the Oakland
CaEoe Club left for New York yesterday to
be gone three months. and Billy Foote, the
lawyer, will in all probability take the COM
niodore's place during the latter's absence.
The regularly quarterly race for the May
risen badge Will take place this afternoon
over the regula: course of the Oakland
Canoe Club. At present George A. WardeT.
owner Of the Guat, holds tie badge.
The Columbia Rowing Club win not have
a regatta next month as has been stated.
The members Will wait until the latter part
of the season.
There is very little interest attached 10
the boatrace which will be rowed to-day
over the Alameda course between Mclean
and Dunphy. 1t is certain, however, that
If Mclean is desirous of winning he will
have very little difficulty in defeating the
representative OF The Ariel boat club. The
race IS for au alleged stake of $500.
Practice cricket games will be played this
afternoon at the Golden Gate and Alameda
cricket grounds. The cricketeTs are making
active preparations for the coming season.
and at general meeting of the association
which will be held next week some measures
will be taken regarding the Harrison cup,
over which there Is at present dispute.
The interest in the dog shows which viii
be held in Los Angeles and this city is be-
coming very great, Judging from the num-
Der OF entries that are pouring in daily.
The entries for the Southern Bench Show
have closed with 174 dogs, including 13
mastiffs, 4 NewEoundands and 13 ST.
Demands Among the others are: Great
Danes, Z; bloodhouDds, 1; foxbOunds, 6
pointers. 20; Euglish settlers. Il; Irish
settlers, .; Gordon settlers, 6; Irish water
spaniels, 2; spanlels, 2; cookers, 2; re-
trievers, /; Chesa peakes. 2; collies, 6;
Dalmatians, l bulldogs, l; bull terriers. s /;
fox terriers, 30; Toy spaniels, l; pugs, 2;
poudles, /; Spiz, 2; Dachshuude. l.
San francisco VIII be well represented
sending in all nearly forty dogs.
The Pacific Kennel Clubs coming show,
to be held al the Mechanics Pavilion Nav
to 6, expect Los Angeles sportsmen TO
send fully fifty of tieir prize-winners up
here. The Office is at 628 Market street, and
will be open every evening.
The morning call., 1893-04-16

return home. The trip to Hlo will delay
his departure, but it Is more than probable
mat lie will leave here on the steamer
MonOwai, wbich is due here on May 4.
Regarding Mr.. BOunt's investigation 1t
may be stated that he has found that the
strong tendency of public opinion remains
what it has been from the frst-cearly in
favor Of annexation. The natives have
commenced to change their attitude, and it
IS matter Of very few months when a
majority Of them will favor the proposed
union with the United States.
The prevailing opinion has been that pre-
vious TO Mr.. Blounrs departure from Wash
ington he had conference with President
Cleveland. Your correspondent has learned
from a reliable authority that no such meet
ing look place. Mr.. Blount was summoned
from Georgia, and when lie reached Wash
ington he found his instructions at his
hotel AT that time the Inauguration cere-
monies were in progress, and that fact pre-
vented the commissioner from seeing the
President. This Circumstance proves that
the lowering OF the American flag was by
order O. Cleveland and that Biount is not
responsible
The steamer Alameda arrived on the 7th
inst. with Paul Neumann. the Queens en-
voy, on board. He now claims that he was
instrumental in having Blount appointed,
and he says he feels that he has done his
duty and is willing to leave the problem in
the hands of the people here to be worked
out.
The japanese scare is about over. The
Naniwa has not taken possession of the
islands as yet, aud the fertile brains OF the
royalists have not invented any new or
startling rumOrs.
Tie Japanese are said to be working hard
to get suffrage. and toward that end petit
ton has been forwarded to the home Gov
eminent stating their grievances. 1t was
drawn up by T. o. Sugawara, NJ. Inomye
and K. komto, who claim to represent the
Japanese Patriotic League of California.
The petition is said to have been signed
by over COCO Japanese who reside in this
country.
Lieutenant Draper of the United States
steamship Boston, Who guarded the Gov
ernment building, has received resolution
Of thanks from the Government.
The lieutenant had tile painful task Of
ordering the withdrawal OF the American
flag on the 1st inst. After doing so, he
shook hands with President Dole and re-
marked, Il am sorry TO leave" The young
officer is very proud of the Governments
recognition of his valuable services.
The thief or thieves who robbed Kala-
kaua's crown have not been apprehended as
yet. There Is report to the effect that
Government official is the guilty man, but.
as usual here, the matter has been hushed
up. FRANK L. HooGs.
The morning call., 1893-04-16
PERSONAL NOTES.

DR.. George A Brown of Fort Bragg is
staying at the Grand.
Gail a. Swan, wealthy cattle-owner Of
Arizona, Is at the California.
Robert Nish, Scotch tourist from Glas-
gov, is registered at the Occidental.
Frederick Cox. Sacramento banker, Is
in town and is stopping at the Grand.
Miss Adele Aus der Ohe has returned to
the city and is at the Occidental with her
sister.
]. 7. Sunderland. a leading merchant of
Chicago. is staying at the Russ House with
his wife.
E. W. O'Ne1l. Sheriff Of Sacramento
County. is at the Grand. while ON flying
visit to this city.
Dr. A. L. Jackson of Ohio is visiting Calf
forna with his wife and son, and is at
present at the Russ.
John Lawrence, superintendent OF the
Edison Telephone Company on this coast,
is registered at the California from Port
land.
DR.. w. Ably, the manager of F. Geb-
hardts stock farm in Lake County, is
making short stay in town, aud is at the
California