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The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-29
Irrigation Investigation.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2?.-An inquiry is
being made by the geological survey to
determine what water supply can be
used for irrigation in the arid lands of
the West. Twelve scientists Of the bu-
reau are now at work making maps and
taking computations. 1t is expected
that a month or several months will
elapse before any definite results can b.
gained. Geologist +. b. Newell is con-
Quoting the inquiry, under the general
direction of Major Powell, director os
the survey.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-29
Spain Wants u Settlement.

MADRID, Dec. 23.-The foreign office
has requested the Spanish minister at
Tangier to strongly demand from Mo-
manned a settlement of the neutral zore
and to declare that Spain will brook no
further delay. The reserves of 1887 who
were called out at the commencement of
the fighting at Mellila have disbanded.
A recall of part Of the army from Mel
lila is contemplated if events ever per-
init of it.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-29
Another Bank RObber Convicted.

ST. PAUL, Dec. 22.-James j. Meiggs
was found guilty as an accomplish in
robbing the Merchants National bank
of O 5000 bag of gold, which was
snatched from the clearing house Aug.
IA last. 1t is said on pretty good author
ity that Benjamin Miller and James
Howard, who were Jointly indicted
with Thomas Fleury and j. j. Meiggs,
will not hesitate any longer to plead
guilty.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-29
Minneapolis Man Murdered.

CHICAGO. Dec. 22.-Charles Bacon of
Minneapolis died at the Nicollet hotel
under circumstances which indicate
that he had been drugged and robbed.
Bacon was u salesman for all Eastern
tea house. He was found half undressed
and unconscious in his room, and died
soon afterwards. The police are work.
ing on the theory that he was robbed
and killed with poison.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-29
Chicago Election.

CHICAGO, Dec. 22.-The police. or un-
official returns, give Hopkins a plurality
of 1,141. The Republicans are looking
into = number of charges of fraud. but
no decisive steps toward a contest have
been taken.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-29
National Republican League.

CHICAGO, Dec. 23.-Alfred Skeels,
secretary of the Colorado Republican
is here in consultation with
Tracey and Secretary
of the National league Over
the preliminary arrangements for the
National league convention, which
in Denver next May.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-29

PITTsBURG. Dec. 22.-While excavat-
ing for the foundation of a house on
Boyle street, Allegheny, Ja,neslDixon, .
contractor. unearthed a crock contain
ing nearly $500 in gold. 1t is supposed
to have been buried by James NJ. Ora
ham, an eccentric old gentleman who
died 80 years ago.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-29
REVISION OF REVENUE LAWS.

The Secretary Favors Ad val0rem Duties
and an Income Tax.
The secretary devotes considerable
space to an argument in favor of a re.
duction of tariff, u substitution of ad
valorem for specific duties and for an
increase of the tax en- distilled spirits,
cigars and cigarettes, and the imposi-
ton Of new taxes on playing cards, cos
metics and perfumeries, legacies anG
SUGGESTIONS and incomes derived from
investments in stocks and bonds of cor
porations and joint stock companies.
Receipts and Expenditures.
Reviewing the receipts and expendi.
lures for the fiscal year 1893 the secre-
tary says that the governments wen
from all sources for the year were $751;
TIC, 561 "a, of which $2O3, 1853, Ol6. 70 was
from customs and $751;, 027, $685. from
internal revenue The total expendi-
lures We're $780, 74, 1887. IS, leaving a
surplus of 1884, 674.29 As compared
with 1892 this shows an increase in re-
ceipts of $50, S4S, 3O1. 72, and in expendi-
lures of $3S, 454,6 23.91.
On the basis of existing laws the rev.
nue. of the government for the present
fiscal year are estimated at $3.50, 49,
365. 3S and the total expenditures at
$45S, 121 1865. 80, or a deficit Of S2S, 0OO,-
200. The principal items in these esti-
mated ~revenueSare:
From customs $175, 600, 900 and from
internal revenue $lo0, 900, 600, while
$152, 0O0, 600 for pensions constitutes the
largest item in the estimated expendi-
lures. 1t is estimated that Oh the basis
Of existing laws the government reve-
nues for the fiscal year 1895 will be
1854, 42S, 74S.44. The estimates of ap-
preparations heretofore submitted for
the year aggregate $44s, 3O6, 7S9. 93, OF an
estimated surplus of sc, 100, 95S. So.
! Foreign Commerce.
Discussing our foreign commerce, the
secretary says that total imports
were:
For Observation-Disclosures, 1927, 4Os, 462
gold, $40, 1896, 454; silver, $40, 955 ,0S6
Exports merchandise, 81 ,O3O, 27s, 14s;
gold, $50, 1876 1897; silver, $32, $40, 559.
For 1898 - Imports, merchandise,
$3.50, 400, 9a2; gold, $s1,174,3s1; silver,
$23, 1913. Esq. Exports - merchandise,
$S47, 665, 1914; gold, sos, gu, s44; silver,
~, 49,, 3l9.
The prominent facts disclosed by these
figures, says the report, are that the val.
ues Of imports of merchandise attained
the highest point in the commercial his.
tory of the country, and hat the ex
ports of gold reached a higher figure
than ever before in a single year since
the foundation of the government.
The Chinese exclusion laws and Their
difficulty of enforcement, the marine
hospital bureau and Pacific railroads are
also touched upon.
The report includes Il review of the
work Of the various bureaus of the de
partment whose work has already been
set forth in the annual reports of the
bureau officers.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-29
Minnesota Coal Mine.

FRANKLIN, Mimi, Dec. 22.-Active
work has commenced at the Nelson coal
mine. situated in the town of Camp,
about five miles southeast of this place.
The coal discovered there is harder and
of a better quality than that Of Mr..
Moons mine at North Redwood.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-29
Kvetting's Trial Postponed.

MILWAUKEE. Dec. 22-The case
against John b. Koetting, cashier Of
the wrecked South Side Savings bank,
has been postponed until Jan. 8 when
an endeavor will be made to secure a
jury from the regular municipal court
panel. Should the attempt prove a fail
ure, the case will be taken to another
county.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-29

ST. PAUL, Dec. 22.--Pasco Farriddi,
an Italian living on the upper flats near
the Smith avenue bridge, was murdered
shortly after midnight by Jalsina Me-
lano, another Italian. Melano escaped
but was captured later in the night.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-29
Land Frauds.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Agent Parks,
who was sent to investigate certain al
legged frauds in the Duluth land district,
has made a report to Secretary Smith,
showing that the law has been violated
in several instances. The papers in the
case will be turned over to the depart
ment of Justice and prosecutions in Min
nesota are likely to result.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-29
Colonel Cawker Dead.

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 22.-Colonel f.
Harrison Cawker, n Of Milwaukee,
wealthiest citizens. is dead, aged AZ. He
was the founder Of Cawker City, Kan,
and acquired his military title from HIS
connection with the military of that
state,
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-29
Manitoba Mayors Reelected.

WINNIPEG, Dec. 2a.-Mayor Taylor
was reelected by loo majority over
Wilkes. In Brandon Mayor McDiar-
mid was reelected over Christie by 100
majority. In Portage la Prairie Mayor
Garland wa reelected by 60 majority
over Curtis.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-29

DUBUQUE, Dec. 28.-One of the orig
hal founders Of Dubuque has passed
away in the person of Mrs. Elizabeth
Fullis Emerson, widow of the late
James M. Emerson. She settled here in
1882 anu with her brother, the late
Judge King, printed the first newspaper
published in Iowa, the Dubuque Visitor.
She was S3 years old.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-29
CREW WENT DOWN,

Reported Wreck Of an American Vessel
or Nova Scotia.
HALIFAX, Dec. %. Intelligence was
received here from Sherbrooke of the
wreck of an American vessel and the
loss of a entire crew. No details OBJ
fainahlp
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-29
Adjourn on FRIDAY,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-An agreement
has been arrived at between the CON
mittees of both houses Of congress, by
which an adjournment will be taken On
Friday until Jan. 3.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-29
wayn. Mcyeaxh Confirmed.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-Wayne Nc
Veagh has been confirmed as minister to
italy.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1893-11-09
In a Hurry to Get There.

81 fear we will never get down
town at this slow gait" said a rest
less, pale faced woman as she handed
her fare to Third avenue surface
conductor the other night.
For time the conductor was ST.
lent. Then, turning, he whispered:
''Do you see the glitter in her
eyes?"
eyes, very plainly"
''In another hour she will be
crazy"
AS the car rolled down the Bowery
the woman looked through the win
dow, and the light fell full on her
face. Her eyes cleaned red and
bright. Then the conductor leaned
in at the door and said:
1T isn't far now-only a few blocks
more."
"You fool" she replied, chow dare
you drive so slowly! Had ] known
this / should have come another
way" and half rising from her seat
she glared through the door.
The conductor smiled sadly. eff
ever there was hopeless case, " ..he
muttered, there is one."
"Have you known her long?" was
asked.
eyes, year or more. She often
comes down on my late run. At first
the was quiet enough, but now she
grows worse and worse"
"What caused her insanity"
Insanity" and he turned as
though in astonishment. "Why, she
is not insane. She hits the pipe.
Wait till we get to the Chinese dis
trict and you will see"
His words were true. She left the
car at Mott street.-New York Herald
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1893-11-09
Notice to Creditors of In
solvent.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT oFTHE STATE
Of NeNada In and for Hum hnldt County

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OFTHE STATE
4 OF Nevada, in and for Humboldt County
IL. l.. Rickard petitioner, VS.. His Credi-
tors, respondents.
BY order of Hon. a. Il. Cheney, Judge Of
said Court, notice is hereby given to all the
creditors of said l.. l.. Riekard, insolyent to
be and appear on the 10Th day OF November,
1898, mt nine o'clock, a, m, before the Judge
of said Court, at the Courthouse of said
County, in the courtroom of said Court, in
the town of Winnemucca, and to then and
there show cause, If any there be, why the
prayer of said petitioner should not be
granted. to make cession of his estate and
be discharged from his debts. Notice is
hereby further given that said Judge has
ordered meeting of said creditors 10 be
held at the time and place above named, for
the purpose of appointing an assignee of
said petitioner.
49,. Witness my hand and the seal of
} said Court this 21st day Of Septem
l.. +. DUNN,
+~~* Clerk.
s22-30d
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1893-11-09
State and County Taxes.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
IN Assessment Roll of the County of Hum
boldt, State of Nevada, has been received by
me, County Treasurer and ex-ofiicio Tax
Receiver, and that the State and County
Taxes are due and now payable to me at the
Treasurer's Office in the Courthouse in Win
nemucca, Nevada, and the law in regard to
the same will be strictly enforced. All taxes
remaining unpaid at the close of official
business on the 4th day of December next
will be delinquent, and 10 per cent viii be
added thereto for delinquency, as provided
by law. z. LAVEAGA,
County Treasurer of Humboldt County, Me-
yada and ex-otlicio Tax Receiver.
n3td
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1893-11-09
LOCAL. ADVERTISEMENTS.

Local ads inserted under this head at The
rate Of ten cents per line per aceek.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-07
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
The Baxters.

The Pavilion will have great attrac-
ton this week. Manager McCallum has
made!arrangements to produce for the
first time in this country new play
written by Mckee Rankin for Charles
Cowles, the favorite comedian, entitled
s.The Baxters." 1t is beautiful play,
similar in style to the sold Homestead, !"
Joshua Wnitcomb" and "Old Jed
Prouty.n The scene is laid in the town
of Matus Corners, State of Ohio. Mr..
Cowles will play the part of ssEben Bax-
ter, an honest old postmaster Those
who have had the pleasure Of seeing Mr..
Cowles in his delineations of the Yankee
character feel confident that in the part
of Eben Baxter he will come very near
the Scion Single of James E. Owens.
Mr.. McCallum has gone to great expense
in new scenery, Mr.. Booker, the scenic
artist. havinglbeen at work on it for some
time. Secure your reserved seats for the
great play at Stockbridge's music store.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-07
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate
have been recorded in the office of the
Register of Deeds:
Cape lizabeth-Rachel Y. spaulding to Dan
lei d. Jones.
Frederick H. Hartford to Edwin T. Nichols
John and Mary A. Landy to Alice Oliver
$J10O.
Eunice j. Waterhouse to Charles j. Water
house.
Aurelius v. Cole to Mehitable T. Avery.
$1,000.
Windhanl-William E. Page to Abbie K Page
Briagton-George w. Newcomb to Windham
Freeport- Elizabeth Grant to George w.
Sweetsir,
Harpswell.south Paris Savings Bank to
John r. Toothaker. S425.
Brunswick-John H. Peterson to Elizabeth
Headley.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-07
DEATHS.

In this city, Aug. 8, Lizzie H. Sawyer, wife of
Fred E. Lovejoy. aged q years.
Funeral service Tuesday. at 2. 80 p M, from
her late residence 26 Sherman street.
In this city, August 9Th, Mrs. Jane Roach
aged so years.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
In this city, August 9Th, Florence M. E.,
aged months and days.
Funeral ON Tuesday afternoon at 8 o'clock,
from the parents residence, ZIG St. John street.
40 years A mouths.
Funeral this Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
from his late residence. rear No. II Dow street
In Pittsburg, Pa, Aug. /, Chester Robie,-a
graduate of Hamilton College, aged AZ years.
son of the late George Robbie, OF Gorbam Me.
In Pittsburg, Pa; Aug. 4. phlillp Curran, aged
I'll In Lewiston, July 80, Reuben G. wrigot, aged
76 years months.
In Chesteryilie, July 10, Charles R. sanborn
aged 55 years.
In Kitfery, July 81. Mrs Joana Lawry, aged
In Buekheld, July II. Mrs. Avoline R. Purkls,
I'm In Wayne, July "a. Dea. Francis Dexter, aged
"a years.
II chesteryllle, July Il J. Mrs; sylvina Smith,
At Ash Point, July 21. Mrs Mary J. Rowell,
of Rockland. aged So years.
In South Surry, July "a, Mrs. julia p. Card,
In Augusta. July &c, Mrs, Bethiah K. PERCH
val, aged II years.
In Monmouth, July 23, Mrs. Charlotte Tillton
aged 85 years.
In South Thomaston, July 27, Mrs. Eliza s..
Wentwor h, aged 76 years.
The fnneral OF Michael Conley will take place
from 4671a Fore street, Monday afternoon at
two O'Clock.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-07

been in nrocess of completion. is thor.
eaghy ted sy f0q Il sss sss. win in
u uaeity OIL Of 1850, and the basement pews,
railings and other wood finish is of pol.
ished selected ash. The basement
throughout is equal to, if not superior to
anv church basement in New England in
fitfings and accommodation.
The external and internal dimensions
of the church are as follows: Extreme
length from back of sanctuary to front of
tower, 1856 #. 6 in; extreme width of
front. rs #. I in; sanctuary, 34x30 feet;
side chapels Il feet Il y wi width and IS feet
feet deep.
Itrlian marble and onyx, and are very
beautiful and were designed by Mr.. Ford
to harmonic with the whole interior.
The organ is one Of the largest and best
in New England and will be manipulated
by Miss Fannie Eagan, who has been con-
nected with the church as organist for a
long time.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-07

Tae regular meeting of the Central
Labor Union will be held this evening
at O'Clock, at Painters and Decorators
hall Middle street. The election of Off
GERS for the ensuing six months will take
place. The labor day celebration will
consist of parade in Lewiston before
starting for Portland and a parade in
Portland after arrival The Portland
union will have charge of the parade here
and the Lewiston union of the sports at
the lake. Mr.. Hugh Mckay of Boston
will probably be the orator of the union
at the lake. The following is the list OF
sports at the lake:
One mile boat race between Tony
Frates of the Cumberland boat club OF
this city and AL Bowling of the Crescent
boat club of Boston for a prize valued
at $50. Base ball between union men
of Lewiston and Auburn and Portland
for prize of $25.
Five mile go as you please race open 20
all for three prizes, $40, SO and VIZ.
One hundred yards dash open to all,
first prize S., second So.
One mile go as you please, union men,
first prize 100 cigars, second, pair ofun1on
made shoes.
Fifty yard dash open to ladies only,
first prize, gold ring, second umbrella.
Tug of war between the Central Labor
Unions of Lewiston and Auburn and
Portland for 100 cigars.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-07
GOLDEN EAGLE.
The Annual Field Day of the Order To
Be Held in Portland.

The annualsfeld day land excursion of
the Knightssof the Golden Eagle through
out the state, will be held in this city
and vicinity on Labor Day. A commit
tee appointed to make the preparatory
arrangements met at the Falmouth Hotel
Saturday evening. There were present
a committee of one each from the grand
castle, subordinate castles communicates
and castles consisting of the following
knights: Gland Chief George E. Nc
Cam of Auburn, Grand Vice Chief L.
D. Sale of Portland, Grand Master Geo.
II. Henry of Portland, Grand Represent
alive Charles F. Carr of Portland, Cap
tain Sears of Portland, Captain Hutchin-
son of Auburn, F. E. Millett of Auburn,
B. f. Gordon of Lewiston, NJ. E. Down
ing of Portland, Alfred E. Manning of
Portland.
The arrangements are not all oomplet-
ed, but it is the intention to have pa
rade in this city, with an excursion down
the bay and shore dinner on one of the
islands. Necessary subcommittee were
appointed, after which the meeting adj
journed to meet at Auburn in one week.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-07
The Service of Farewell to Miss Gould.

The regular attendants at the Seamen's
Bethel church united with many friends
from other churches and young peoples
societies yesterday afternoon in a simple
but impressive service of farewell to Miss
AnniesA. Gould who has recently been
appointed a missionary to China by the
American Board. Rev. Mr.. Southworth
made the parting address and presided at
the communion table. The young peple's
songs were appropriate. The solo by Miss
Matte Fletcher, a college mate of Miss
Gould, was especially beautiful
Remrks were made by Major John NJ
Gould, and the venerable Deacon Edward
Gould father and grandfather respective
ly, of Miss Annie.
A large number of her friends will see
her safely aboard the Manhattan this
evening. She expects to join other miss
ionaries at Vancouver, B. c., and sail for
China August 49,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-07
Sail and Dance.

Tomorrow evening the American Cadet
band will give their scond sail and dance
at Ponce's, Long Island, and a grand
good time for all who attend is assured.
A fine concert going and coming on the
boat and music for dancing will he fur
nished by a large orchestra srand fine
prompting, so that those who attend may
rest assured that this, the second sail
and dance of the American Cadet band
will be the event of the season. Take
steamer Merryconeag, Portland Pier al
7.3o sharp. Steamer will touch at Ire
fethen's Landing going and coming to
accommodate those who wish to go from
Portland.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-07
MARRIAGES.

In South Portland July %, John Melia, Of
South Portland, and Mrs. Addie j. Clark OF
Pembroke.
In Phillips, Seth E. Pratt and Miss Maud E.
Knowles, both of Wilton
In Chesteryille. July %. Thos j. WIS eler and
Mrs Laura A. Cram of New Sharon.
In Stockton Springs, July 20. Henry W. Griffin
and Miss Eugenia NJ. Paterson.
In Winterport, July II, Charles E. Small and
Mrs. Lillian M. Cilley, both of Brooks.
In Swanvite July 10, Nathan Seekins OF Mon
roe and Mrs. Mary j. Lewis of Buffalo.
In Berwick, july %, Bertram F. Hardison and
Miss Addie w. Weber.
In North Berwick. July 10, Homer L. Hast
ings and Miss Mollie Paxson.
In Gardiner. July 81, Bert Southland of BOs-
ton and Miss Della A. Ward of Gardiner.
In MachaSpOrt, July %. Richard M. LarraDee
and Mrs. A. Estella Harmon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-07
A Maine Sailor Killed.

Sheriff Cram received letter from
Frank johnson. Pine Barren, Escombia
county, Florida, Saturday, saying that
a young man about % years old, five feet
nine or ten inches tall, and weighing
about 145 pounds was killed by freight
train at Molin, % miles north of Pensa-
cola, July 2lst. He had certificate of
discharge from ship Hattie G.. Dixon,
made out to Haratio John Good, and
signed John Good. A sailor at the in
quest testified the dead man said he hail
ed from Portland, Maine.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-07
Odd Fellows, Celebration.
These are the committees on the Odd

These are the committees on the Odd
Fellows semi-centcnnial celebration:
Maine Lodge, No. IA. d. Smith, P. G. R.
T. Orlando Smith, p. G.; James Fleming, p G
Unity Lodge, No. 3-Charles F. Tobie. P. G.
D. Page Perkins, P. c., Fred H. Littlefield, p.
G.
Ancient Brothers Lodge No. &C. G. Smell,
Leroy Fl. Tobie, Edmund flanagan.
G. r.; Hiram G. Jordan, P. G.. Chas. F. Rob
erts, P. e.
Harmony Lodge. No. 19-John W. CORTLAND
P. g.; A. J. Cummings. P. c.; A. r. Glenn.
Beacon Lodge, No. Go. B. Written. P. G.
M; Chas. A. Eaton, P. g.; F. D. Sterling.
Hadattah Lodge, No. 117-John T. Foss, E,
B. Lockwood, P. e.. E. H. Paine.
A. D. Smith, P. g. R., is. chairman.
Members can procure tickets from any
of the above named committee.