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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
MINERAL LAND SELECTIONS.
Action Suspended ON Approving IN
LISTS of Railroad Companies

Washington. Jan. 26.-The public land
committee Of the house reported favor.
ably on the amendments TO the Hartman
resolution requesting the secretary of the
interior to suspend action looking TO the
approval of the railroad selections OF pub
lie lands under the provisions OF the rules
OF the department of July last until con
gress iisposeS of the bin providing Tor the
examination and classification Of mineral
lands In Montana and Idaho. situated IN
the Northern Pacific grant
Nine members of the public land com
mittee of the house signed tine minority
report IN opposition 10 the resolution YES.
tcrdaN hy MIR Lacey respecting the sus.
pension of approval OF the selection OF
various lands 10 land grant railroad cam.
panies. The minority opposes the resolu.
ton In view OF the communications from
the interior department which shows
among other things that the decision OF
the question Of mineral or no mineral
character Of the land Is not left 10 Thn
agents OF the railroad companies and the
chances 81 making mistakes In that re-.
gard are leSsened The minority recon.
menas that the secretary Of the interior
b. requested 10 inform the house by lana
districts how much land has been patented
To the land grant companies since May ~
1894. and an examination made 10 deter
niue It's character. also that he suspend
action on the selections these companies
are nuW patenting until the expiration of
this congress
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02

committee OF the whole. but II II was re-
ferred 10 his committee he promised to
call the committee together and secure
early action
Under the rules" Interrupted Mr..
Reed. this message should go 70 the
ways and means committee Do under,
stand that the chairman OF the ways
and means committee valves jurisdic-
ton over it," Part OF the message"
replied Mr. Wilson, would properly go
10 the ways and means COMMITTEES. but
the important portion relates 20 bank
ing and currency, and have no objee-
ton to that committee taking charge
81 It,
II IL moi for us to insist said Mr.
Reed. as he turned 20 take his seat. IF
the committee on ways and means de-
sires 10 abdicate."
The ways and means committee. "
retorted Mr. Wilson rather warmly. lis
not going to abdicate or shirk RESPONSE
bility. but we arc satisfied that the mes
sage should go to the other committee"
MIR. Bryan and Mr. Bland at this
point showed signs OF opposition and
raised several points OF order, which
were overruled. and the message was
referred without division 10 the banking
and currency committee. MIR. Bryan OBJ
| jected and Mr.. Springer asked consent
that the bill go with the message to the
same committee and insisted that Ii be
| referred by the chair under the rules.
THE chair win refer IL under the rules
70 the banking and currency commit
| tee" said the speaker emphatieally.
| After this was disposed OF the house
I proceeded in committee Of the whole
with consideration Of the bill 10 re-
| peal the differential duty imposed by
1 the tariff bill on sugar from bounty
| paying countries Mr.. Hopkins. who
| spoke In opposition 10 the bill. devoted
/ considerable time to proving that Ger
+ manys prohibition placed on the inn
/ portation of our food products was a
/ mere pretext. He protested against
an AFFECT surrender To Germany and
urged II this bill was 20 be passed.
/ the amendment he had given notice
/ Of on Saturday requiring Germany "a
/ remove her restrictions on cur meat
/ before her sugar should be relieved ~
! difTerentials, should be adopted. After
\ some further debate of the bin the COM
l mittee rose Mr.. Wilson tried To effect
| an agreement To close the debate after
/ two hours discussion tomorrow. hut
I MIR Grosvenor objected
| The house Mt o'clock adjourned.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
roraHr wIrH FinE.
Mrs. siIcott Burnsd Beyond Recognition
In Closed Room at Home.

Mrs. slIcott burned bsyond Recognition
la "a Closed Room ut Home.
Lewiston Idaho. Jan. 22-Mrs. Jane
Silcott, the wife of the former ferryman
Of this city was burned to death Thurs
day night. The residence Ii isolated.
standing alone on the north bank Of
the Clearwater riveE by some means
the lady caught her clothes on fire
while alone In the house. The accident
occurred early In the evening but moth
ing was known OF her terrible fate till
she WAS discovered dead on her bed
the next morning In the room was
evidence of a fearful struggle She had
clawed at the walls and doors with
hands that had been burnt till the flesh
was falling from the bones. and all
about the floor were bloody tracks
made In frantic efforts to escape from
the room. She seemed to have des-
paired Of escaping from the fire and
smoke and 60 have thrown herself on
the bed
The room was hard finished and tight
~ closed 81 that the fire smothered out
and was not even observed by the other
occupants OF the house of whom there
were four who We're all absent only a
Jew minutes during the evening The
Body was found on the bed burnt al
most beyond recognition while the
blankets and mattresses were not even
'corched. The cicumstances surround
nag the tragedy were so unusual that
he coroner was called TO make inves-
igations The findings all pointed to
accidental burning by the ignition of
he clothing In the open FIRE place In
he bedroom
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
IDAHO LEGISLATURE
Both Houses Transactlng Busi-
ness Of State.
NO BREAK IN The VOTING
az The Deadlock Continues the Same and
#e No Immediat. Change u Ex.
Il p-cted by LEADER.

Boise, Jan. 22-There Is nothing new
In the senatorial situation The popu
lists seem to have made up their minds
TO keep their hands off for the present.
1t has been reported that Gamble would
vote for Shoup tomorrow. but he de-
clines to confirm the report. Shoup men
do not anticipate any material change
for some days. but seem confident Of
final results There was some talk about
an Immediate break IN the Sweet col
umn but the more responsible leaders
do not indorse that view. The Sweet
leaders maintain that their lines are
welded and will stand all assaults. They
insist that Shoup's followers must event
ually come To them. Representative
Crane has made an earnest fight for
Sweet. He Is the leader OF the Sweet
forces on the floor and has been most
active In the plans Of the campaign.
He does not talk for publication. be-
yond saying that his purpose IL to omit
no effort 10 effect Sweets election.
Dark horse talk continues and Judge
Huston of the supreme court Is now
mentioned in that connection.
Senator Dewey was able 70 be present
at the joint convention today and full
vote was had. There was no change
whatever, the nRufes being. sweet Il,
Shoup 16 Clagett Il. Hepburn ], Browne
l. The expected did not happen yes
terday and the crowd left the state
capitol greatly disappointed. The I'M
usual activity In the senatorial matter
Monday night gave rise 10 the general
belief that there would be n change Of
more or less Importance upon the
seventh ballot This signally failed to
materialize
IN THE LEGISLATURE.
In the house Mr.. Clark of Bear Lake
presented resolution providing for
the appointment OF a joint irrigation
committee OF three from the house and
two from the senate 10 draft an irrlga-
ton bill The resolution was unan7
imously adopted.
In the senate MIR. Brownies bill provid-
ing for the conveyance OF persons To
the asylum for the insane by attendants
OF that institution came up on third
reading and was passed by vote Of
10 to g. Boyce. Hanrahah. Miller, Rees.
Smith and Steen voting against the
measure. Other legislative proceedings
were Of routine character.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02

grain merchants. Fifty cars OF No.
wheat has been shipped TO Tacoma.
Genesee during the past season mar
keted 100000 bushels OF wheat, 800 coo
bushels Of oats. $4,000 bushels Of bar
ley. 5000 bushels OF fax, ~ cars OF
potatoes 100 cars OF cattle and 10 cars
of hogs. At the present time there
IL in warehouses In Genesee 10000
bushels Of wheat and quite large
amount In farmers hands
Genesee has "A moot senate organized
and conducted under the rules OF the
state senate
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
Norlhws.t rrull Gronsr.. A..n.l..,....


The Northwestern Fruit Growers. A.,
eiatioh VIII meet IN Portland. or an E.b
Euary ., for the purpose OF disenssI,,,.
matters relative 70 the promotion M ths
,il'cissts oi the irait growers IN Washing.
ton, Idaho and Oregon ana brln,,i,5. 49,.
INTO closer relationship with buyers An ~
east, Everything appertaininR To the hos,
methods OF handling. packing and shin.
ping fruits viii be discussed ana ,bo
sasttin. promises 70 be not only ! vsr,
.tuetlNs one, but OF lneaiculable benefi,
10 all interested The Great Nortn,,.., -,
way mas granted reduced rates Of On.
ana ohe-hfth fare for the round trim -,
veftlheate plan from points In Washtne'
ton and Idaho
those intending to visit the convention
sisouia pure hase one-way tickets, securing
ttoihthe agent a certificate which wb.,,
signed by the secretary OF tho ron,...,'sfs,'
az Portland. allows a rate Of one sf,,'
fare returning ="
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
No nRrAk N IpAnos ,orL.
Leaders of Senatorial Candidates ENpeci
M Change To-day.

Leaders of Senatorial Candidates ENpecI
M Change Today.
Boise, Jan. Ex-senator Browne and
Speaker cozier voted for Shoup today.
The result OF the ballot was: Shoup 90
Sweet 10. Clagett IL. Beyond that there
IS nothing to be said regarding the sit
nation tonight Everything Is drawn
tight and nobody knows where the FIRST
slip viii occur. The Shuup men antic-
ipate break In Sweets lines at some
time but Mr.. Sweets supporters stoutly
maintain that they Will stand together
10 the end of the session IL necessary.
IN BOTH HOUSES
The legislature tranactrd .onsidera-
ble business today
In the senate Senator Watt introduced
the following resolutions: Resolved
that the Legislature of Idaho cordially
express its appreciation of the evident
intention OF the legislature OF Oregon
in it's inclination TO elect only United
states senator devoted to bi metallic in
terests." IL was referred TO commit
tee.
a number OF bills were introduced
among them one by Senator Boyce q
extend the time In which property sold
under foreclosure of mortgage may bt
redeemed by the original owner from six
months To two years
by Senator Heitfield. granting tn,
county commissioners power 10 appoint
"A special fruit tree inspector when
such Is required by 20 fruit growers IL
any commissioners district
The bin to repeal merchants licenses
was recommended for passage Sen
ator Boyce Of Shoshone alone opposing
II. He thought the merchants well alb,
TO pay the extra tax
In the house Mr. Wymau.s bill
amending section 1853 by providing
that when the clerk OF the court has
omitted TO record a plea of mot guilty"
the plea shall be deemed entered as OF
record. came up for final action and
was passed.
MIR. Wyman's joint memorial petition
Ing congress TO appropriate sl2s.00 for
surveys In Idaho with view TO carry
out the provisions Of the Carey act was
passed by unanimous vote,
The Hughes bill providing for the
publication I'm some newspaper OF the
quarterly Joint report of the auditor
and treasurer Of each county was
passed
Mr.. Wyman's bill to make practice In
the probate court same as in the district
court was also passed
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
PAY IT OFF IN SILVER DOLLARS.
senator paimer's Idea TO settle tht
Union Pacific First Mortgage.

Washington. Jan. 2S-S Senator Palmer
introduced a bin today directing that
the senior mortgage bonds Of the Union
Pacific railroad be payable In silver dol
lars. The bill provides further that II
there are not enough silver dollars
coined and In the treasury, the secre-
tary shall coin from bullion In the treas
ury enough to meet the deficit. II do
not expect 10 see the bill passed at this
session. said Senator Palmer. but IL
VIII serve TO counterfeit the proceedings
commenced in the federal courts of st
Louis To foreclose these senior mort
cages. The Illinois senator thinks the
proceedings in court IL In the nature OF
menace To force congress To pass a
bill extending the time Of the payment
Of its debt 10 the government.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
COLD RESERVE S WAY DOWN
Anothcr Bond Issue Wonid Not lie
Surprising.

Another Bond Issue WonlI Not lie
surprising.
Washington. Jan. 25.-The secretary
II the treasury has authorized the sale
u gold bars for export on the payment
# a premium of one-eiEhth of ! per
'ent. TO cover the cost OF manufacture
ma transportation. and this morning
10000 was taken on these terms
There was withdrawn $500. 900 coin and
100000 additional was engaged for ex-
port tomorrow. making Ia noon 81 .700.-
100. This leaves the gold reserve SIS .024.-
IFS, and the amount 81 gold coin on hand
tboVe the amount outstanding In gold
certificates sI0.9I2. ESQ The treasury Of
icials. however, do not regard the
mount o: coin received on deposit for
certificates as sacred 10 their redemp-
ion, but viii continue 10 pay out gold
IN demand FOR legal tender. 1t Is
ieemed amply sufficient There Is
nough gold ia either coin or bars to
meet the demand for gold certificates
While the situation IL regared as a very
trying one, there is no thought of any
hing SO serious az To involve the credit
u the government. which the secretary
VIII fully maintain at all hazards.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
NEW CITY TREASURER.
hoseo~'s Common Council nisnIaced
Williams aud Elected Brune


Williams aud Elected Brune.
Moscow. Jan 26-The city treasury
matter, which every one regarded a.
settled for time at least. took a new
turn at the council meeting Thursday
evening, Saturday evening Treasurer
Williams turned over the warrants
which he had redeemed. and the So.
curities which he offered were referred
u Souncilmen Hodgins, Matthews and
West 10 report upon Thursday even
ing Williams left for Boise Sunday
Thursday evening Councilman Matth.
ews stated that Mr.. West was absent
as he had been summoned 10 app.ar
before Judge Piper upon petition of
Receiver Headley OF the Farmers bank
and show cause why he should NOT turn
over the notes in his possession i, tba
receiver as the property of the bank
He also stated that bond interest con-
pons. aggregatlng $500. We're at TN. First
National bank FOR collection. which
Williams reported paid and with which
~ was credited in his report After an
Informal discussion. Councilman e.nrn.
wall made a motion, which Councilman
Hodgins seconded. to declare the Office
vacant. All the coencilmen present
voted IN favor Of the motion. Mayer
Mceartor then nominated c NJ Bruno.
and he was promptly confirmed.
Mr Bruno II the cashier OF the Mos.
cow National and has been deputy
treasurer since the additional bonds
We're furnished by the two city banks
fortnight sinner. The council viii meet
again Monday night. Councilman West
came N after the question had been de-
cided and protested against the action
~ nnwarranted aud illegal George W
Goode. Williams attorney. while un-
willing " state his probable action In
the matter. declared the course Of In.
council Illegal and that Williams WINS
stu city treasurer
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
: sLIGnI mn II nm mm,l.
Message Referred 10 the Banking and
Currency Committee

Washington. Jan. Is There vas a
good attendance On the floor when the
house met today In anticipation of the
presidents message. While Mr.. Lynch
was trying 10 get unanimous consent IA
consider the bin 70 quiet title to certain
lands in Wisconsin, Mr.. Pruden. the
presidents executive clerk. appeared
and announced q message In writing
from the president MIR Lynch,s request
was Immediately objected to ana
Speaker Pro Tenn. Richardson laid the
message before the house. AS the clerk
began reading. the members took their
seats and listened with Intense eager
ness TO every word. When the reading
was concluded, there WAS round OF ap.
plause on the democratic side. In which
quite a number Of republicans Joined
Mr. Springer forthwith sent To the
clerk desk the administration bin
stating that he would move reference
u the bill 10 his committee Sir. Liy.
lngston. democrat. Of Georgia. moved a
for this motion. that The mes.
sage he referred to committee OF tho
y hole On state Of the Union for immedl.
ate consideration. Mr.. Springer said he
vas willing that the bin should go TO the
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
4 Conser,ati,e NIetnr,

Everham. Eng. Jan. 23.-Tha ras,,,,
ei me election yesterday for member
q parliament 70 represent the South
ENefham division OF Worcestershire III
succession TO the late Sir Edmund Leeb-
mer, Bart. conservative. was az feIloy.s
Colonel Long. conservative. 4.9bS. II
impey. Gladstonian. 3.5s5: conservative
majority. LIE. The conservative ma.
Jefi'y was Increased from $50 10 l.l7k
a gain Of ss5 votes.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
SHOWING roR rmr rNcoMt rAA.
Democratic Members say IL u So tiooa
That the Tax win stay

Washington, Jan, gf.-Members Al
congress who believe In the income tar
as an equitable method of raising nv
enues are gratified at the unexpeet-dlg
good showing OF the preliminary cau.
Nass made by the collectors of internal
revenue at the direction 81 Secretary
Carlisle. They believe the greatsf
the amount realized from this tax tAs
more popular IL win become and the
more firmly rooted as part of the
policy of the government.
Representative Mcmillan of Tennes.
see says that IL a large per cent II
revenue OF the government Is derived
from this plan any attempts 10 repeal
y before the expiration of the five-yeaf
limit fixed In the Wilson bin Will b.
exceedingly unpopular, that the greater
the revenue derived from it. the create
Win be the probability of it's re-enaci.
meht az the end of its term.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
PREDICTS An EARLY ps~p ,ss,,r
, Washington Correspondent saws
NlOO. OnO. 600 Wore VIII L. Isan.I

Chicago. Jan. ga SENEGAL 10 tho pc,
lIom Washington says The siumn ~
ss,"nesl In the gold reserve al one eii,,
mas Led ta entire revision Of the treasilry
another bond call has been sl1,janiV -,
simultaneously abandoned. ii ~ now 4
question of days. or even hours. Instead
~ weeks Secretary Carlisle has anthor-
iNeu the statement that no announcement,
WIN regard to a bond call Will he fnad,s
!edaS. In the same breath follows fs,r-
thtr proclamation that the first Of nsSt
,Meek, possibly Monday, the public viii
~ "ihciaiiy informed OF the determine
non 20 issue So.mo.o0o in bonds IN n
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
II 40 IN CONTACT WITH A SAW.
Fatal GHsh Caused ~ q Terrible Aeei.
dent in seattle Mili.

Seattle. Jan. 23.-Iloratio y. Stetson. en-
gineer of ths Stetsan a Post Mill Conn
pauy. and one Of well-known family Of
iumhsrmen, met with horrible accident
this morning lie was stopping down on
his hands aud knees TO iiN a feed belt Ia
small circular saw when he. in some
way. ran his head against the saw His
brother Leroy heard the sound and found
him with cash sawed clear across his
skull down To the top of his ears from
which blood and brains We're oozing He
retained consciousness. but his power Of
speech was paralyzcd. Hopes OF his re-
cuVery are very slight,
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
WHAT JUDGES THINK
Opinions OF Idaho Judieiar, ON Refusing
Public Expenses.

With a view Of being able 10 MAXI
suggestions to the present session Of the
legislature, looking 10 reduction 81
public expenses, Governor Mcconnell
recently addressed letters to each OF the
five district judges, asking them Tor
suggestions Of needed Legislation 10
bring about a more economical admin
issration Of cur laws. says the Boise
Statesman
Judge Piper. of the Second: Judge
Stockslager. OF the Fourth. and Judge
standrod. OF the Fifth district. ans.
wered the communication and for
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
PETITION II FAVOR OF SWEET.
tennessee Friends Active la His Behalf
Yearly Output of Grain.

Genesee. Idaho. Jan "a petition
has been circulating asking the isgis-
iature at Boise. Idaho, to vote for Hon.
Willis Sweet for United states sena-
tor A large number are signing ii
petition regardless OF politics and II (
petition at this date has upwards OF
100 names from Genesee alone.
During the past two days snow has
been failing and at this date sleighing
Il fine and the merchants and business
men of Genesee are expecting an in
crease in trade and business. The past
week has been a busy one among the
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
aAvAcEs or RECENT STORMS.
Traffic. interrupted on Land ships
Wrecked al sea

Traffic Interrupted on Land ships
Wrecked at sea.
Chicago Jan 26-Last nights storm
was the worst Of the season The snow
drifted and packed In a manner which
made IL almost impossible To contend with
All transportation is seriously hampered
Every through train IL behind time
Dies Moines. Jan. 26.-The great storm
continued almost all night. Street car
lines are entirely at a standstill
BARK HARVESTER Is SAFE.
L.ourenzo Marques Deiagoa Bay. Jan
h.-The American bark Harvester, from
Port Hlakeley. state of Washington. pre-
Yiously reported ashore north OF this port
has been towed on by the German cruiser
Bormoraut, and arrived here safely.
WRECKED OFF SANDY HOOK.
Sandy Hook, Jan. %. The British back
Beatrice. which went ashore last night
near Spermaceti life saving station H.
breaking NJ. All the crew we're rescued
During a heavy southeast gale and fog
about seven miles Off Long Branch. the
barges EZpas and Fisher parted the haws
SET connecting them TO the tux lre King
Roth We're soon lost sight of Five men
We're on each barge.
\ SCHOONER ASHORE
Gloucester. Mass, jan 2G-rhe schoon-
er Leader is ashore ON the reef OF Nomau's
woe, at the entrance to the harhor -Four
Of the crew of eleven have reached shore
II Is feared the vessel cannot long with.
stand the storm, and the men ON board viii
perish.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
HONOLULU HAS us DYNAnlrfas.


san Francisco. Jan. 23.-w a, Aid
rich. who came from Honolulu as a
stowawas en- a sailing vessel, says a
number Of foyalists had eonspircd 10
blow W the government buildings with
President Dole. the Cabinet and troops
Of the republic. The plot was betrayed
10 the government by Claude wetmore.
a newspaper writer The dynamite was
brought from Vancouver
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
INVENT, MILLION IA Mosru.
Tremendous outflow of Sold From TN,
National Treasury.

National Treasury.
New York. Jan. 25.-The engagement
Of ge'h for shipment by tomorrow
steamer aggregates $780, 600 This
makes the total exports for the week
N.2oo.uOo which is the largest amount
shipped In one week since April lss3
Not since the United States treasury
established gold reserve has there
been withdrawn for export In any one
week a sum equal To this weeks with
drawals. Fer the four weeks ending
Saturday the gold shipments win foat
up nearly 10000, 900
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-02-02
poPuIIST cAucrs Al NOISE
Question OF Taking Action ON the sen
atoTshiP Under Consideration.

ShNHAtph w ANiltu ON the sen
aiorship nder Consideration.
Boise City Idaho, Jan. 2T--Great in
terest has been felt In the populist eau
Gus, which lasted most OF the after
noon. IL adjourned at 500 The best
Information obtainable Is that nothing
was done, though the question OF taking
action on the senatorship was under
consideration during most Of the SEES
sion. IL Is very difficult 10 get informa-
ton that VIII tally out, as different stor-
les are always told by different mem
bers or populist caucuses, apparently
for the purpose Of confusing the public
The best supported story that can b.
secured Is that Nelll Of Shoshone is
pressing to secure populist support Tor
Sweet. He is power among them. but
so far has been unable Il secure a ma
1ority