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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1894-10-27
JAPANESE GOVERNMENT UPHELD.
Sentiment That the War Mnst BE Pros
ecuted tO Successful End.

Sentiment That the War Must BE Pros
eeuted To "a Successful End
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21.-A telegram
was resolved at the japanese legation
this morning stating that on the 18th
inst, upon Assem- bling of the diet at
Hiroshima, Count Ito, the prime min
lister of japan, made an elaborate
speech in the house of lords. in which
lie explained at length the cause of the
war between Japan and China. Dur
ing the course of his speech, he read
the correspondence which had passed
between the Japanese and Chinese
governments before diplomatic neroti.
ations were suspended anu war de-
clared.
The speech made a deer impression
on the house. and the feeling Of the
diet seems TO be unanimous in favor Of
the course pursued ny the government.
The universal expression is that the
war must be vigorously pursued until
II Is brought TO triumphant conclu-
sion. The diet has manifested great
Willingness TO grant everything asked
by the government. The house on Tie
10th instant, passed by Unanimous
vote the bills introduced by the gov
a
lures, which involved total Of Sl5U
100000.
Heavy Orders for Military Goods.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2l.-Within the
last two days heavy orders from japan
have been placed in New York for
canvas duck suitable for army tents
and sails, and leather and lnanufac.
tured boots suitable for military use.
These are among the first, showing an
Increased demand for military and
domestic goods such as usually follow
foreign war.
Reports TO the treasury department
show the export Of trade to China and
japan had not been stimulated prior
TO September / last. Up TO that time
the exports of arms, powder, etc, to
China had been less than 81, 900 for the
Il months preceding, and TO Japap
only 800.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1894-10-27
A SHOCKING CRIME.
An Ohio Negro Arrested for Outraging
an Eight-Year-OId Girl.

An Ohio Negro Arrested for Outraging
an Eight-Year-OId Girl.
HICKsvILLE, Ohio, Oct. 2l.-Charles
O'Neill; negro, was arrested early
this morning, charged with outraging
Harriet Hockerman. the Swear
old daughter of Mrs. Hooker
man. The child was discovered
unconscious in barn. and when she
came to t"ld how she had been carried
there by O'Neill. The latter admitted
the charge, and for a time it was
thought he would be lynched. He will
be given bearing tomorrow.
OsAWAToMIE, Kan, Oct. 2l.-
Charles Carr. alias Brummel, a tough
character, brutality assaulted Rose
Chandler, "a years of age, this after
noon. The pursuing party captured
him and lodged him in Jail. A mob is
organizing and lynching is possible.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1894-10-27
TO SEARCH FOR FRED GRANT.
Revenue Cutters VIII Skirt the Coast
Looking for the Ivanhoe's Grew.

Looking for the Ivanhoe's Crew.
WASHINGTON, Oct. I9.-Assistant
Secretary Hamlin today received tele.
grams from Senator SQUIRE and Editor
g. II. Hilbron Of Seattle, Wash, say
ing +. }. Grant, eX-minister of Bolivia
aud one OF the owners of the Post In
tellicencer, was IA passenger on the
lvanEoe, supposed to have been lost 50
miles southwest of Cape Flattery, off
the Washington coast, September 28,
and asking that search parties be sen
north. Senator Squire states that it is
possible that the crew of IS men on the
lvanhoe and Mr.. Grant may have
taken to the boats and been carried to
the north coast Of Vancouver Island.
The assistant secretary sent kilograms
TO Captain Tosier of the revenue cutter
Grant, now at Port Townsend, and 10
Captain Munger Of the COrwin, at San
francisco, to proceed Immediately 10
search for the lost crew and passengers.
Secretary Herbert also may send YES
sci to join ia the search.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1894-10-27
Stevenson Rested AZ st. Louis.

ST. Louis, Oct. 2l.-Vice President
Stevenson spent the day quietly rest
ing at his hotel. This afternoon a
numOer OF prominent democrats ten
dered him a banquet at the Southern
hotel. AT the conclusion of the ban
quet the vice president left on the TAO
train, over the ST. Louis, Keokuk &
Northwestern railroad, for KeoKuk,
Iowa, where he will speak tomorrow.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1894-10-27
VICTORY FOR THE POSTAL.

Can String Its Wires Along the At.
lantic Il Pacific.
Los ANGELES, Oct. l9.-Judge Ross
today in the United States circuit court
decided the application of the Postal
Telegraph-Cable Company 10 be &C.
corded facilities by the receivers OF the
Atlantic d Pacific Railroad Company
for constructing its telegraph line along
that road favorably to petitioners.
Judge Ross holds that the contract
OF the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany with the railroad for exclusive
powers is not valid.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1894-10-27
NO ACTION AGAINST MORTON.
The Coachman BulIabaIoo WIN soo,
BE flushed

BE flushed.
WAsnINGToN. Oct. 20.-Secretary Carlisle
today received telegram from General
Tracy. counsel Tor Howard, Mr.. Norton
nnder-coachman. calling attention to Judge
LacomDe's decision yesterday ana asking
that Howard be released. In resnonss ~,
secretary wired Tracy that the only record
OF the department was Towards affidavit
on which the warrant had been issued for
his arrest. The secretary said, however
that he had referred the whole matter to a
special board of inquiry at Ellis island for
taken pending the receipt OF the report. Il
seems possibe that in view of Judge La
combe's decision no action will be
taken against Morton, although the final
denomination OF the matter will not be mad
until the Ellis island board makes its re-
port.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1894-10-27
COFFREN DOCKED HIs sRoRETARY.
Democratic Congressman OF Wyoming
Sued for Back Pay.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Oct. 19.-Suit
was begun in the district court today
by ]. S. Bartlett against Henry A.
Colleen. democratic candidate for con-
gress. Bartlett has been Coffeen's pri-
vate secretary, and sues to recover $500
which he claims Coffeen "docked nhim
from his wages. and S242 so for extraor-
binary services, such as writing Cof-
feen's speeches, preparing eulOgies,
neWspaper interviews. puffs. etc.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1894-10-27

DETROIT, Oct. 21.-A fire which
started early this morning in the
warehouse of tine American Paper
Company, on West Larped street. de-
stroyed $50, 600 worth of property. The
hve-story structure occupied bv the
paper establishment was DESTROYED and
two buildings adjoining on Que side
were completely demolished by falling
walls.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1894-10-27
TRAFFIC IN EMIGRANrs.
Western Passenger association to Hear
About Commissions

CHICAGO, Oct 20.-Chairman Caldwell of
the Western Passenger Association. has is
sued a call for meeting of the advisory
committee of the association, to be held
next Tuesday for the purpose of listening
to the report OF the chairman regarding the
arrangements made with the Canadian Pa.
cific ON the question OF the commission on
efngrant business. 1t is understood that
the chairman made arrangements that will
be satisfactory TO all association lines,
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1894-10-27
Exports ana Import, OF sn,c,.

New York, Oct. 2O.-Exports of speeie
from the port of New York for the week
were 81, 0Ol, 500 in gold and $594. 500 in Sill
YER The imports were: Gold. $500 $50.
silver. 81, o52; general merchandise, S. O64. !.
SCI: dry goods, 81, 500, l0l.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1894-10-27

DALLAS, Tex, Oct. 22.-The great
Joe Patchen is here attending the state
fai- meeting, and match race between
him and John r. Gentry for a purse Of
$4,000 is under way.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1894-10-27

The Pittsburg. Virginia Il Charleston
train, bearing excursionis;s 10 a republican
meeting al Charleroy. was wrecked at
Tippecanoe. Three cars jumped the track
and the passengers jumped wildly from the
train. None were fatally injured.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-20
Z he Grain Habit.

BILLY, what became OF these sam
ples9"
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-20

she painted. Almost home, she turned
to him with a sort of awe in her
sweet face.
Il did not know before how dearly
| loved Verdi. l shall never hear a
bar of his music without recalling mv
first opera, Max-without remember
ing YOU.
You will not forget me? I am
glad of that. am going to test your
promise sooner than you think dear.
am going away tonight"
Going away?'
The young voice was sharp with a
quick, constrained pain new to it.
Yes; have obtained on tria, the
position went to New York to pro-
cure. sail for England on Tuesday.
And now here is piece of good news
to eountsract the other went to
see your uncle to-day and had a long
talk with him. He is not such a grim.
hard man as they say. He is
very lonely and childish. He
promises all luxury, all kindness if
You will so to him aud be as his own
children. Seeing him as | do with
unpreiGdiced eyes. | think he regrets
his past heartless conduct"
But. Max -"
My child, know all You would
say: but Cedric is not strong enough
TO work, aud cannot go away leav-
ing you so lonely and helpless. Be-
sides, it is not wholly dependence. In
bis hands is some money of his faith
ers on which you have morally a
claim. Believe me, it is for the best"
lie went into the no Use and shook
hands with Cedric, then lie stopped to
Cora and reverently touched her fore
head with his bearded lips. Amoment
more and the great shabby figure had
burst out of the room and was stridinr
rapidly away under the blue, star
studded sky.
She stood and watched him out of
sight with eyes growing strangely
dim. Once he paused and looked back
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-20

her old love. He might be dead or
married-married to that sweetheart
ne had boosted The could find, Is pref
ty as Mabel and not so jealous
Mabel had tried-oh. 50 haYd.-to put
tickle Arthur out of her thoughts, but,
alas, when Blossoms restless fingers
would stir the pot-pourri into perfume,
the ghost of that dead summer and
that lost love would come out from the
withered rose leaves and pull at Ma
bells heart-strings with relentless
hands.
While Mabel wept on her folded
hands, the restless little Blossom,
ever intent on childish mischief. came
and leaned against her knee, abstract
ed the tiny silver thimble from her
finger, and trotted back to dabble in
the rose leaves again until she was
presently put to bed after drowsily
murmuring her baby prayer, "Now l
lay me down to sleep"
Then Mabel knelt to pray also. and
to her nightly petition she added, as
often before: God bless Arthur,
wherever he may be, and give him
happy life. Amen"
= =
The joyous Christmas morning
dawned with dazzling sunshine on the
bright, new fallen snow, and Blossom
was very happy with the new doll and
sugar plums in her red stocking, but
for sweet Mabel there was no Christ
mas token, although in former years
the feStal season had showered her
with gifts. With def fingers she pre-
pared their simple breakfast of tea and
toast, and just as they finished eating
their laundreSS entered.
She was sunny tempered old negro
woman, once Blossoms loving nurse.
and since then she had insisted on do
ing their small wash, charging only
nominal sum, such as she knew Mabel
could afford to pay.
Blossom laughed with delight over
the big yellow orange Nanny gave
her, then the old woman opened her
neat basket and brought out the 1nowy
garments so daintily Numbered, ex-
planning volubly:
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-20
IN Attractive Window

The head of the house had told the
new clerk to try his hand at window.
dressing. 81 want you to make every
woman on the street look at that
window" he said. The clerk went ar
1t. He made curtain of solid black
velvet and hung 1t close inside the
plate glass. What on earth are Won
DOING" asked the senior member
Making mirror of the Window
said the clerk. IF the women won't
look at that they won't look at any
thing. The clerk is a member of the
firm Brain.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-20


Don't spill the pot-pourri, my pet"
murmured sweet, sad voice.
1t was Blossoms sister, blue-eyed
Mabel, who sat sewing by dim light
and a dying fre-sewing furtively on a
white dress for a cheap doll hidden
under her apron, for tomorrow would
be Christmas, and the poor gift must
go into Blossoms little red stocking
hanging yOnder with that pathetic darn
in the tiny heel,
They were alone in the world. these
two. and Mabel was fighting the battle
of life for both, with a brave heart but
falling hope, for alas. encumbered with
the care of the 4-year-Old child, there
was so little she could do to keep the
grim wolf Of poverty away from the
door.
Only two years ago they had been
the petted daughters of a rich mer-
chant, but failing in business, he had
died Of the shock, and his delicate
wife had soon followed him to the
grave.
Everything was sold to satisfy the
clamOrous creditors,
Of all the splendors and Injuries of
their old home nothing remained to the
orphans but the beautiful china vase of
pot-pourri of which Arthur and Mabel
had gathered the roses that summer
when they were betrothed.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-20

AuN DNNA ~ AAGA
vel of almost barbaric mag nifcence.
But after his death the knowledge
came to his children that the only
heritage their father left them was
that of bitter poverty. Their only
relative, an uncle, because Of former
enmity with his brother, refused to
aid them.
So with childish pride, taking the
small portion remaining to them,
they went out into the world alone
But slowly their slender purse grew
lighter and lighter and would have
totally collapsed were it not that Max
Marsden came forward with kindly
offers of assistance. He was only a
struggling unsuccessful journalist,
but he was an old friend Of the fam
lily and they looked up to him and
trusted him accordingly.
Many the little comfort which found
its way from his hands to this upper
story room. Cora got work, painting
porcelain for city house. Often
after Offering to deliver it, she would
cry out in surprise at the ample paw
her friend brought back.
They had a customer who was
willing to pay good price for suita-
bic work, Max would answer grave
".
Chicago was not at its pleasantest
this sharp, unlovely evening. Winter
had come upon it suddenly. Gusts of
wind whirled the brown leaves madly
down the avenues The very car
bells jingled mournfully. Once the
girl glanced up at her companion in
quick questioning.
Where is your overcoat, Max? You
will persist"
"lts-it's a bad habit to muffle up
early, and-I am not cold"
lie had no overcoat, but there was
wcIi-flled pocketbooli in Cora Les
ter'S desk, the contents of which did
not come from the sale of placques.
They passed into the theater, a blaze
of light, as into fairyland. But Max
did not look at the stage or the house.
lie did not listen to the music. He
saw only one radiant, girlish face,
one bright, listening head. Many a
blasc theater-goer turned to look at
her-at the lissome, girlish figure
leaning Slightly forward, at the little
claSped hands, at the flushed cheeks.
scarlet lips and brilliant eyes. Like
Pygmalion's statue thrilled into life.
she sat there startled and intoxicated
by the music.
The night wore on. Fans futtered.
jewels sparkled, kidded hands pa.ted
applause as the voice sang out from
the dungeon tower.
1t was over. The curtain had fallen.
The people were leaving. The child
put out one hand blindly. "Oh Max"
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-20

Billy, what became OF these sam
ples?"
They ate 'em up sir"
is that 50? I'll have to put sign
on these sacks and warn people that
this isn't a feed barn"
This dialogue took place over in
one corner OF the board of trade
where the tables are laden with paper
sacks containing samples of grain.
The favorite pastime of the expert is
to grab handful of wheat. blow
away the dust and chafI. and then.
after careful examination, fill his
mouth with the grain. Some of the
traders seem actually addicted to the
grain habit, and that is why the
samples disappear so quickly.-Chica-
20 Record.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-20

Miss Mabel. honey, desc we're white
ap'orns NV Blossoms done wared so
threadbar', dat tored a snag in one
sleeve, honey. is mighty sorry, but |
cudden help 1t to sabc my life, de mus
lin is so ole and thin. But, darlin'.
you git yo needle right off an fix it
afore Blossom puts hit on, cause
you know eff she spy dat leetle snag.
she gwine to poke her sassy leetle
thumb in it shore. and tyar dat hole
heap bigger in a minnit. All, YOU
split little precious" apostrophizing
Blossom, you needn't shake dem
yaller curls at me, cause you Knows
dat yo' ole brack Nanny is tellin'
de gospel truth on youl You always
was doing of some mischief ebber
sence you was born, dough you do
loolSy like hebbenly angel wild dem
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-20

That was almost three years ago.
now, and tonight. as the wild winter
winds shriekcd through the leahess
trees, and the binding snow whirled
along the lonely streets. little Blossom
stirred the rose leaves in the old china
jar, and with the summary gust of
spicy perfume, old memories rose to
flood tide in Mabel's tortured heart.
Where was Arth:.: ,cw when his beau
tiful young love was ~ lonely and
friendless in the cruel world. her slight
form too thinly clad for the wintry
cold, her check too wan from lack of
food? Was he dead, or false?
Alas, they had quarreled bitterly.
the headstrOng young lovers.
But as Mabel wept so heart-brokenly
now, she thought less of their bitter
quarrel and more of their love and
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-20
Tioneers. Then kailrn. ,is

Pioneers are pushing Northward
into British America. and railroads
will soon be on their heels. Rich
land, valuable mineral and lumber are
to be had. The problem is how &c
stand the long, cold winter.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-20

1t is said that Paderewski made
$25O'OOO while in the United States.
and that Ysaye, the celebrated violin
ist' has been engaged for an American
tour on even higher terms than those
Paderewski received.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-20
4 CHRISTMAS IDYL.

TITLE BLOSSOM
thrust her tiny
dimpled hands into
the great china
rose jar, and shook
out a gust of sum-
merry fragrance,
though outside the
winter wind was
raging wildly, and
pilipg the heecy
snow into deep
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-20
Not His Regular Time Yst.

Teacher lin mission Sunday SCHOOL,
do you ever clean your nails, Jakey?
Iakey-Yes'm. Cleaned EN- last
Christmas. l amt no dude.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-12-20

NE year before
Clara Testers
father had died,
leaving his chill
dren orphaned
a n d I'm os t
friendless. He
h ad be n a c.
counted a rich
man. His house
on the boulevard
had been a mar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28

from ia acres; Mr.. McCue. OF Augusta
county, an average Of q bushels per acre
from 4o-acre field: farmer on q river
bottom OF Hardy county. w. va Ih
bushels per acre from field OF 80 acres;
DIR. Martin, of CuIpeper. IA bushels from
1 acre. and on q farm In Orange county.
10 bushels. John Minor Bolts. when IN
competition with the members OF nus
AGRICULTURAL club, raised from acre lco
bushels, and Mr.. Drake. OF south caro-
lima, "a bushels. leaving his land In condi-
lion for raising crops for dozen years
to come.
Some OF our Chesterfield-county farmers
have also given in their experience. one
realized $50 per acre from the straw
berry crop last year; another 1000 bushels
OF winter oats from 20 acres; another 90
tons OF hay from the river low-grounhs'
another 900 baskets OF plums. 80 bushels
OF pears, and nearly 1000 bushels or apples
from a single orchard. Besides these re-
suits .-e the sale OF fat cattle. sheep and
hogs, made In proportion to the care and
feed given them. and which found ready
sale at reasonable prices.
These are only a few from the great
variety OF products which enrich the FAR
mer, and with which a bountiful Provi-
dence has supplied US. and for whose
mercies we have the constant reminder
OF our duty TO be instant In ana out
OF season.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28
Crcwe's Current Contributions.

CREWE, VA. January G.-(Special)-
An old-tlme Virginia supper and ball was
given at the residence Of Mr.. Charles
Coleman. about five miles from Burkevillc,
Wednesday night. which was participated
in by several young ladies and gentlemen
from Crewe.
The long-talked-of charter Incorporating
the town has not yet been sent to our
representative as the committee In charge
have had some difficulty in getting one
up that will meet the approval Of all the
parties interested.
Dr. T. II. Adams had "A fine colt. I
years old to get away on Thursday, and
has not heard from 1t since. He thinks
he will be able TO discover the animals
whereabouts.
The late Frank Anderson had his life
insured for 1900 in the American En-
ployers' Liability Insurance Company.
Miss Lorena Akers. who has been on a
visit TO Miss Bessie Eanes, OF Petersburg,
has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff Shanks spent several
days in Petersburg this week.
Miss Lou Winfree Hardaway, OF Black
stone, is visiting the Misses Hardy.
Mr.. c. V. Hines formerly Of Florida,
n son OF Mr.. j. II. Hines, OF Crewe, has
accepted a situation in Richmond
Mrs. f.. f. Slanker. who has been Ill
with pneumonia, Is improving.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28
ANDERBILTS HOUSE
y . Conducted BY Madame BolIet, q
5000 French Dirsctress.
REGULARITY AND NEATNEsS.
ren servants, Audits Bills, Buys Supplies
Outside the Kitchen. and Leaves Mrs.
Vanderbilt Free.
Correspondents Of the DIspatch.)

NEW YORK. January 25-The most
carefully-ordercd household in New York
Is that OF Mrs Frederick Vanderbilt. who
ives In one OF the Fiftb-avenue palaces
ooiit by the late Commodore for his sons
ana daughters. Not a home in the city.
not even those presided over by pro-
verbally home bodies. nor the bcst-regu-
lated OF oil the magnificent hotels can
approach tho household Of Mrs Frederick
Vanderbilt In the absolute regularity and
neatness Of the entire house from pit 10
dome.
Mrs. Vanderbilt Is herself a fine house
keeper; but IL IL years since she has done
anything In the way OF ordering new sup
plies or directing the management. Dur
ING the years since she has given up the
task OK regulating her home affairs all
has been In the hands of French lady.
Madame Bolliet, by name, who IS directly
responsible for everything I'm the house.
and is entrusted with the entire manage
ment Her title is that of drectress.
and her salary is placed at the figure Of
1900 a year. But 1t overlaps that sum by
many hundreds
one Of Madame Bollicts duties Is the
hiring of the servants in the Vanderbilt
household. Mrs. Vanderbilt does not know
them all even by sight But Madame
Bolliet knows them. hires them, and is
responsible for them; and were anything
to be missing out Of the house. or any
cnpleaSantness to arise, she and she alone