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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-03-09
CAN'T FOOL JAPAN
China Must Ask for Peace IN
Earnest or Not at All.
ovERTURES MAY BE REoPfNfD
sequel to the Reported Seizure af the
waFship Coneord's onieers Has
Bs n ExpIain'd

Toxic. Feb IS. per steamship City OF
Peking, via san Francisco. March 2.l--
The Japanese government has pub
lished a series OF documents exposing
the pretenses Of the Chinese ENJOYS and
explaining the attitude and action of
the commissioners appointed to receive
them. The first paper of Importance
is the decree appointing Count Ito and
vlscount Mutou as representatives OF
the emperor OF Japan. and investing
them with full power. In strict accord
ance with the usage OF civilized nations.
Following this is the mandate of the
emperor OF China to his agents. Chang
and Shao, which was submitted at Ill
roshima In evidence OF the position held
by these functionaries and which. after
reciting the names and offices OF the
messengers. proceeds thus: you are
appointed plenipotentiaries to meet and
negotiate with the plenipotentiaries OF
japan. You will communicate by teie-
graph with the Tsung Ii Yamen and
I win then receive our commands. which
Won will obey. The officials who ac-
I COMPANY YOU are under your control.
1 he diligent and faithful in the fulfill
\ ment OF our trust. Respect this as our
/ special command"
I The imperial letter OF instructions
! conferred no power whatever. except
that OF reporting TO the Tsung Ii VA
men what the two japanese statesmen
might say. Under these circumstances
II would be impossible 20 enter upon
negotia lions.
MAY BE REoPENED.
But If China should hereafter prove
her sincere desire for peace By deput-
ing responsible officers and Investing
them with genuine authority. the ques-
lion might be opened anew. The chi-
nese party. including MIR Foster. sailed
from Nagasaki for China on February
II by a French mail steamer. The anti
cipation that negotiation Will soon b.
reopened In earnest appears 10 be JUS
titled, first by the circumstance that
the American advisor continues In chi
mas service and still more strongly, in
the crushing defeat at Wei-Iiai-Nei.
The empress of japan has ordered
2 that artificial arms and legs be supplied
At her cost to all the soldiers who lose
those members. either In battle o.
through exposure 10 the frost. The chi
. nese prisoners brought TO Japan. wh'
: have similarly suffered, are included II
her bounty.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-03-09
peNIreNTIARY INQUIRY ENDED
legislative Committee Decided 10 Go
10 Olympia

legislative GOtntuAtiGN W Wv
10 Olympia
walla walla, March i.-The peniten-
tiary investigating committee left for
OLYMPIA tonight They were closeted
until 8 o'clock, when they dined and de-
parted. Press representatives We're una
BILE 10 get any Information as TO what
kind OF a report they Will make. Elk
Directors Paine. Parker and Sharpstein
were before the committee today. James
Jones of the Pauley Jail Company gave
testimony as To the cost of cells, etc
IL is evident that the committee can not
make the report thorough, as IL would
take many days TO so into the details OF
the business. The directors said they
knew not what the committee would do.
hut they are OF the opinion that another
committee viii follow this one. one OF
the committee said tonight. We have
nothing 10 say now. but win make re-
poit before th- legislature adJourns. You
may rest assured that there will b" moth
ine in the report OF startling nature.
+ we have taken the testimony in short
hand and will weigh II all as soon AZ
I possible"
do you think there Will be a change
/ In the management OF the penitentiary%
/ Il know nothing whatever about that
7 As far as can see the business Is looked
after very WE'LL
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-03-09

unanimous consent To take up the bin
already passed by the house concern
ing Bering sea regulations, which ne
said were essential 10 the preservation
OF fur seals. Senator Morgan of Ala
hama. chairman OF the committee on /
foreign relations, OBJ jected. This ended |
the chances Of the bill. Another phase |
of the same subject came up. when Sen
ator Morgan asked the adoption OF the
pending agreement directing the for
eign relations committee TO inquire Into
the claims OF Canadian sealers for the
seizure OF vessels. This time II was
Senator Gray's turn to object.
Senator Morgan made a pointed state
ment OF the injustice and extravaganza
of British demands. He said the presi-
dent and secretary of state had urged
the payment of s425. 900, although the
claim was unJustifiabie.
| Senator Gray pressed the objection.
/ He said Senator Morgan evidently
| feared that pending legislation on the
subject was n reflection on the Paris
| tribunal OF which he was a distinguish
ed member
Resolutions were adopted for a recess
| investigation of chamber ventilation.
Senator Morrill, presented a resolution
thanking the vice president for his abil-
ity, dignity and impartiality. II was
unanimously adopted. At 1880 a. m.
Senator Call was again to the front
with his lottery investigation. declaring
vehemently that Senator German was
seeking to suppress the inquiry desired
by the religious element Of the commu-
nifty. He demanded an aye and no vote
on taking up the resolution. To the sur
prise OF everyone, including Senator
| .N..sk
49, For a moment IL was believed the
resolution was adopted and the presid-
ing officer so announced. A final vote
, was interrupted by other pressing bus.
mess. At IL minutes to IL the last en-.
rolled bill was reported TO the senate
as signed by the vice president, but Il
seemed impossible to get the executiv,
, signature on time.
Senator Cali vehemently insisted on
a final vote on his Florida resolution
Senator Aldrich declared the spccla
committee. II appointed, would be FOL
I political purposes alone. lie moved al
amendment that the committee on ju
dietary make an investigation. Senate
: Call excitedly denounced the statemen
" Senator Aldrich concerning the polit
zeal purposes OF the inquiry. At thi
moment Senators Voorhees, and Sher
man. the senate committee TO walt upo
the president, appeared and announce
I. that the president had no further com
: munication to make. The vice presI
dent announced Senators Cockrell. Da
Wis, Daniels. Gordon. Quay and Sher
man as the senatorial committee to TAX
part In the dedication of the Chicka
manga national park.
The vice president rose at 1853 an
briefly expressed his thanks 10 the ser
ate for courtesy to him and to the off
: GERS of the senate for their fide1lt,
: Then he brought his gavel down sharI
~ and declared the session at an end.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-03-09
HAYWARD JURY rlRlNe THE JURY
Everybody hut the Defendant Is Nearly
Worn Out.

Everybody hut the Defendant Il Nearly
Worn Out.
Minneapolis. March 1.-The Hayward
murder trial proceeded today In spite OF
the fact that County Attorney Nye was
confined TO his bed from nervous pros
tration. IL was remarked that the jury
men looked like ghosts after their six
weeks pun ut the case. The lawyers are
worn out with work and worry. and even
the judge looks weary and bored. De-
PENDANT Harry Hayward comes into court
each morning fresh and smiling as II It
were a matinee he were attending.
The state knocked few more props
from under the defense In rebuttal today.
Louis Bahme swore that he was present
at the conversation between Liveryman
Wilson and James Ward. when the form
err IL alleged 10 have said that II was not
Harry, but Adry Hayward, he saw driv-
ing with Miss Cling the night of the muir
der. Balm declared the Haywards were
not mentioned in the whole conversation.
Ernest Camash testified that he saw
George Grindail on the east side many
blocks away at the very time when Grin
dali swears he saw the mysterious
third man get into the buggy with Miss
Cling. Thus are two important witnesses
for the defense impcached.
A gun expert was called to show that
the bullets In various makes OF cartridges
differed In weight. This was to offset
| Erwin's showing that the cartridge used
! to Kill Miss Cling was IS long and not &
| rs short, as Biixt testified.
DIR. +. A. Dunsmore. after n critical ex
animation OF the skull. testified positively
/ In answer to questions that the lacera
lions on the face and the fractures OF th'
7 skull might have been caused by fal
from the buggy of the body, such as wa
/ described 10y Biixt. or that the bulle
might have caused tho fracture.
MIR. Dunn. another expert for the state
followed and gave similar testimony. Mr.
Erwin was unable to shake the belief o
either that the thing was possible. DR.
Dunsmore had known OF double fracture
resulting from the fall Of n body standing
| or, ItA faaA
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-03-09
MARRIED TO WEALTHY HUGH aALEN
secret Ceremony " Which Made Miss Laura
Il. Tnguc Wife.

Seattle March 3-Hugh t. Galen.
millionaire mine owner and politician OF
Helena, and Miss Laura Il. Tague,
school teacher. were secretly married on
January g. Galen IL the father-in-law
OF Thomas Carter. who conducted Harri-
sons camplgn and is one OF the senators
recently elected by the Montana legislq-
ture. He Is 20 years OF age and his bride
Is 30. The secret marriage was managed
by &. w. Turner. prominent attorney
md an old friend, who managed to with.
1old the issuance OF marriage certih
ate from reporters. The marriage an
nouncement now appears on the books
81 the county auditor for the first time.
under date of January g. IL Is said that
political and family reasons are respon-
lible for the secrecy.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-03-09
SUGAR BOUNTY PROVISIONS KEPT
a, a close Vote the House Agrees to the
senate Amendment.

~ a close Vote the House Agrees 20 the
senate Amendment
washington, March 1.-The house EN-
.ered ,tpnn the last legislative day OF
the Flfty-third congress with the pros
meet OF a 4S-hour session ahead.
Mr. Tucker OF Virginia was recog-
nized TO pass a bill under suspension OF
the rules, appropriating $4,000 Tor
washington and Lee university ito re-
Imburse IL for injuries sustained dur
ing the war;. Mr. Reed opposed IL and
Mr.. Sickles took issue with him, The
bin passed without division.
The general deficiency bill was sent 10
conference. Messrs. Breckenridge, Say
ers and Cannon were appointed con-
ferees on the part OF the house.
Mr.. Hatch presented the conference
report on the agricultural bin. showing
a full agreement on all disputed points.
The report was agreed TO-
on motion OF Mr. Bland resolution
was adopted designating the secretary
If the treasury, superintendent OF the
coast and geodetic survey and the d.
rector OF the mint committee TO IN
vestigate and report to the next con-
gress the advlsabiii,y OF adoption OF
the decimal system.
SALARY GRAB CUT OFF.
Mr.. Wise OF Virginia offered reso-
tuition directing the sergeant-at-arms
10 pay 10 members the amount OF their
salaries withheld on account OF absence.
Messrs. Bynum and Boatner support
ID the resolution and Messrs Mallory
and williams opposed. The result OF
The vote was 14s 20 81. Il answering
present" but not voting, The speaker
decided that two-thirds OF those present
had not voted for the resolution and
declared IL lost.
Mr.. Holman presented the conference
report on the Indian appropriation bill.
showing a partial agreement The re-
nars was agreed 10 and the bin sent 10
further conference.
At 6 o'clock the house took "A recess
until s O'Clock.
sUNDRY CIVIL BILL
When the house reconvened at
o'clock, Mr.. Sayers presented the con-
ference report OF the sundry civil APP
preparation bill. Among the provisions
to which the house committee refused
to Yield We're the senate provision for
| the retirement OF revenue marine Of
| licers: the appropriation for sf60.0oo for
| the purchase Of the site OF the Blaine
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-03-09
The SUICIDE OF AN AGED CITIZEN

solomon ncsenish, Overcome Nv Hes.
pondeney. killed Himself.
Sprague. Feb. 2s-soiomon ID. Devon
ish. an old-time citizen. committed sui.
eide at Spence Dexenish's ranch, twenty
miles west OF the city. yesterday. shooting
himself through the head with a shotgun.
Deceased was 60 years OF age and leaves
wife and two sons In this city. lie has
been partially paralyzed for some time
and is believed to have been respondent
az the time he committed the fatal act.
The funeral will be held at st. Matthews
Episcopal church tomorrow at o'clock
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-03-09
UGLY CHARGES AGAINST TAYLOR
Coiored officer Alleged 10 Have Insuited
MnInnfI Clerks


Chicago, Feb, 2S y case now being
tried In the criminal court. In which &.
II. J. Taylor. the eolored recorder Of
deeds for the district of Columbia, charges
william Calvin Chase. editor of the Bee.
a weekly publication read chiefly by the
colored population. with criminal libel,
has brought ont considerable sensational
testimony. There was published In the
Bee OF January 5 an article charging
Taylor with gross misuse OF his appoint
ing power. with collecting political as
sessments from the coiored men employed
by the government and with personal Inn
morality and improper relations with the
female employees Of his Office, Mr.. Tay-
Tor had Chase arrested for criminal libel
and the case is now being tried as a re-
suit. Several women formerly employed
In the recorders office have testified that
Taylor made improper proposals to them
and that their refusal OF his demands
was followed by dismissal
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-03-09
A RosssR GETS EIGHTEEN YEARS
Complained That lie Was Not In u Fit
Condition 10 Bc Tried.

NUHuifItH 10 fEC FIItus
Stafford Courthouse Va. Feb. 2s.-The
Jury In the case of the Acqui creek train
robber, Charles Morgan. returned YER
lict OF guilty this afternoon and the SEN
tence was fixed at eighteen years In the
penltentiary. After the arguments We're
concluded the Judge asked Morgan II he
had anything 10 say why sentence should
not be pronounced. Half raising himself
ne said: IL was not ready for trial. | had
no idea | would be tried at this term OF
court. l was not physically or mentally
in n condition TO be tried. and did not
want to be tried in this condition" The
.ase of Charles ]. Searcey was continued
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-03-09
Enilsd . confirmation.

Washington, March 4.-Comparatively
lew presidential nominations were al
lowed 60 fail this session for want OF ac-
ton by the senate The list includes
David Browne, 10 be collector OF customs
or the district of Montana and Idaho,
y r. Herrod. to be FIRST secretary OF the
egation OF japan. The following post
masters failed Of confirmation: Luther
clarke. Eureka. New. Willis Edwcil. Mis-.
.oula Mont
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-03-09
CLOSING HOURS or mn SENATE
taii and Morgan Got Into dispute. but
IL Was Tame.


faii and Morgan Got Into Dispute. but
IL Was Tame.
Washington, March AT noon today
the United States senate closed its final
session OF the Fifty-third congress
among crowded galleries. congratnla-
tory resolutions. a parting word from
the president and a brief valedictory
from Vice President Stevenson. The
vented dignity of the senate was pre-
served to the end. except for the rush
OF business incident To the last hours
OF the session. Senators were at work
by o'clock. They showed the fatigue
of the long session, lasting from Satur-
day noon, and their ranks were too thin
M TO IL o'clock for the transaction OF
anything beyond formal business. by
that time there were few vacant seats
IN the floor OF the senate. and the gal
leries were literally packed. crowds MI
ing the senate. pushing into the aislef
and OVERLOOKING In long lines down the
corridors and stairways. Many mem.
hers OF the diplomatic corps occupied
the gallery reserved for them.
Al $40 a. M, when senate proceedings
were resumed. the vice president an
nounced the signature Of the president
10 the naval appropriation bill. At 9:4i
A. m. the vice president announced the
signature 20 the deficiency bill. This
was the last OF the appropriation bills,
and All the great measures for carrying
on the government were either at the
executive mansion or on the way there.
Al i01s a. m. Senator Voorhees, offered
A reaolutton, which was adopted. for
the appointment OF a Joint committee
Of the two houses to walt upon the pres
ldent OF the United Staes and inform
him that congress was ready TO
adjourn. The vice president named
Senators Voorhees, and Sherman as the
senate members OF the committee.
HERTNG SEA CLAIMS.
senator Gray Of Delaware asked
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-03-09
F1acuating wei.lIai wei,

Chez Foo. Feb 2S.-The japanese are
svacuAting the advanced positions about
Wei-Hai-Wei. and have abandoned Ming
Hal The greater part OF the japanese
trmy which has been operating on the
shan Tung peninsula. has re-embarked
IN transports bound for a port north of
Port Arthur. on the opposite side OF the
rulf OF Pechili.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-03-09
FRANK slMoNs MADE a GUN PLAY
Trouble in q Missonia Beer Hall Resulted
In Fine.

Missoula. March Frank Simons. n
well known sporting man. whose head.
quarters are Missoula and Spokane. made
a gun play In the Capital beer hall today
while the bartender was trying to put
him out OF the rooms Of some girls who
wanted to get rid OF him. Slmons. who
has the reputation Of being a handy man
with a gun. drew his revolver, but did not
fire II. lie was arrested and taken to the
county Jail. He said Ii was necessary for
him TO be In Spokane on the first train
TO appear for trial there He was taken
to Judge Logan Tor trial. pleaded guilty
to drawing and displaying deadly weap-
on and was fined 81 and costs, and to
remain In the county Jail until the arriy-
al OF the delayed Northern Pacific train
when he must leave town.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-03-09
THE PRESIDENT Off ron PLEASURE


Washington. March The lighthouse
tender Violet. In which the president ana
party will take their ducklng trim ~
north Carolina, reached here today from
ident. DIR. O'Reiily. hts pbysscian a',,t
two or three friends win begin their trl,,
tomorrow. 1t Is thought the PARTY win
be absent AZ least ten days or two week.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-03-09

walla walla. March 4-The land office
iere IL notified that the Northern Pacific
railroad Company's selection list Ne.
has been cancelled as 10 a great many
tracts Of land listed in said selection ane
he lists are now open 90 settlement. TIL
lumber OF acres thrown Open % settle
nent amounts 10 several thousand, ant
exists chiefly In Kliekitat county. Wash
ngton
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-03-09
CAPTURED TWO HORSE THIEVES
wnlIa waiIa offleers Got Them BcforC
Crossing the oregon Line.


Crossing the Oregon Line.
Walla Walia, March i.--Sherif Filings
worth and Constable Gibbs overlook and
arrested Charles Orr and an accomplish
said 20 be Starhuck butcher. who had
stolen and were driving band OF horses
from Eureka Flat into oregon. The steal
ing has been going on long time, bat the
thieves could not be apprehended. orr
and his companion came into town today.
leaving the band near the city. and when
returning to resume the drive were met
by Gibbs, who notified EillngswOrth. and
the two started and overlook the thieves
about three miles below the city. Ell
ingsworth covered the men with n gun
and his command 10 throw up their hands
was obeyed, The officers brought both
men 10 the city and locked them IN the
county jail orr Il a brother-in-law Of
the Powell brothers. who operated a horse
business on Eureka Flat for years. but
at the request Of officers vanished
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-03-09
NH noolin,s Gang surronndcd

Perry. o. T.. March News has been
received here that Deputy Marshal viii
Nix. with fifteen or twenty deputies. Ind
surrounded cave In which the Bill Doc
lin gang Is located and are attempting 10
blow the gang out with dynamite. a
posse went from here to the marshafs
assistance. Rnmora are afioat OF a fight
between the outlaws and the marshal
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-03-09
STATEMENT OF the pUsLlc pesr
\ Total of Over ~i,8oo.0oO, With nm
Offset in Treasury Cash.

Uffsct In 1reasurs Cash.
Washington. March 1.-The public debt
statement shows that on February 2S the
public debt, less cash In the treasury.
amounted to $3.50. Ii2eii. a decrease for the
month OF s3i03S. is. interest bearing debt
bS5.Oi3.S60; debt on which interest has
ceased since maturity, Si.7T9.9O0; debt
bearing no interest. 1881, 7s7 366: total debt,
Sl,Gil. ,057, OF which S572, 755, go are Ger.
tifcates and treasury notes offset by cash
In the treasury
The coinage executed at the mints of
the United States during the month OF
February was as follows: Gold, $s,iia.a0
silver Sssl,co; minor coin. 81. 800: total,
s. e92. 100
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-03-09
THE STEAMER VENETIAN a WRECK
strue. ON a Reef ana soon Went IA
pieces

Boston, March 3.The British steamer
Venetian Of the Furness line. from nos-
ton to Liverpool. struck on Lower Mid
de ledge yesterday afternoon. broke her
back. about O'Clock this morning. and i
total wreck. Two of her crew were
eaaiA nufhea pS we bursting OF a steam
pipe. The financial loss Is Estimated Al
over $4,000
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-03-09

Cannes. March t.--HenTy Aliens Amer
lean built yacht Dakotah won the ogden
goblet and the James Gordon Bennett
challenge cup No. today at the Med
iterrmnean yachting carnival
The first heat OF the match for the
Richard Winslow cup was won by the
Delanagh. owned by Balfour Neiil OF
Belfast
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-03-09
the, en,ful l,a, a, Helena.

Helena. March THE senate today
passed the bill creating Carbon county
by the deciding vote Of the lieutenant
i;overnor. The rest OF the day in the
tnate and all the day in the house was
occupied with the consideration OF bills
~ minor importance and most OF them
were Killed
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-03-09
DEATH OF JOHN STUART BLAcKiE
Greek and Latin scholar World Famous
Other Notable bead.

Other Notable bead.
London. March 2.-Professor John =.
Blackie. the weli-known author and
Greek and Latin scholar. is dead at the
age OF So.
tJohn Stuart Blackie was born In Glas-
gov In 1879, studied at Edinburgh and
Gottingen. He translated Goethe's
Faust into English verse and produced
In 1880 an able translation of the works
of Aeschylus. In iS5e he became profess
sor Of Greek In the University OF Edin-
burgh He contributed articles TO the
Encyclopedia Britannica ana the lmperi-
al Dictionary of Biography. Among his
numerous other works are Lays and
Legends OF Ancient Greece" Lyrical
Poems" and Homer and the HAD
GRAND DUKE MIcHAELOvITz.
San Reno. Italy. March 2--Grand Duke
Alexis Michaeloviiz Is dead. He was
second cousin OF the czar.
ISHMAEL PASHA.
Cairo. March e-Ishmael Pasha died
at Constautinopls today.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-03-09
l.ondon's csunsll a Tie.

London, March 4.--rhe council elee.
TONS have resulted IN n dead heat aaeh
side eiecting ftty-nine members. Tn.
progresaives. however. will have a small
majority In the council on account a.
tho votes Or hold-over aldermen
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-03-09
viii nla for ,he AZ rirht

Perry. o. r., March A purse will be
offered for the corbett and Fitzsimmons
light III Perry. If the bin legaiizing prize
fights, which has passed the house and
will probably pass the council today, be-
comes a law Church people are oppos-
ing the bill and friends of Governor Rent
frow here say he VIII veto IL.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-03-09
s,enm.hin Alngaom prnhnhl, ! us,

Philadelphia, March l,-Ail hope for the
steamship Kingdom. which left Ham
burg December 49, last. for Philadelphia
,ia Charleston. has been abandoned by
he underwriters The last heard OF her
was when passing the Butt Of Lewes
December - last She had crew OF