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Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-07-24

Ohio Mrs. Foraker made many friends
who have been of great service to her
husband. Mrs. Foraker isF an active
church woman. She never talks politics
or allows herself to be drawn into polit-
ical conversations. She is steadfast be-
lever in the efficacy of silence ON matters
of that kind
Helpful Mrs. Mckinley.
Little need be said of Mrs. William Nc
Kinley. 1t is well known that she has
been an invalid for score of years and
that she is itelligently interested in every.
thing concerning her husband Mrs. Nc
Kinley, although bodily incapacitated for
work of the kind done by Mrs. Campbell
is of great assistance to her husband in
keeping track of events in different parts
of the country. In all of the preliminary
work of the nominating campaign she
helped him at sitting out the mail and
kilograms. 1t was an impossibility for
him to go through all the letters and
kilograms which poured in upon him, as
much of his time was taken UP by con-
ferences AMI visits. Mrs. Mckinley knows
the detailed political conditions in every
state in the union, and she keeps numer-
GUS little books in whic she enters TENS
of important information. She is sys-
tematic worker and her accumulated fund
of knowledge is often drawn upon by the
managers of her husbands campaign.
Ambitious Mrs. Brice.
Mrs. Calvin Brice was educated In the
Western Female seminary at Oxford. o.
Mrs Brice is ambitious now for social
distinction, but in the early years of her
married life, when her husband was COM
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-07-24
KILLED BY HIS SUCCESSFUL RIVAL
Fatal Termination of "a Kansas Love
Affair mt Fort Scott.

j. H. Van Horn, a brakeman on the
Missouri Pacific road, was instantly killed
the other night at Fort Scott. Kan, by
Alexander Cochran, a well known stock
man of this city. Van Horn had threat
ened Cochran's life, and went to carr
out his threat, but was killed by his in
tended victim after he had drawn his re-
volver The trouble was caused by Coch-
rams marrying a woman who had reject
ed Van Horn
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-07-24

Vancouver World: Seattle is doing its
very best to secure for that port the head
quarters for the American-Japanese line
of steamers. Meantime Vancouver is ly-
ing on its oars in this very important
matter. 1t has not yet transpired shat
any steps have been. or are being. taken
to secure the coveted position for this
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-07-24

prunes are failure with Mr..
ger this year. Cherries and straw
ries were an average crop.
5ne great feature at Almota is an
'bundance of cheap water from the
'reek, irrigation costing but little.
J.. Al. B.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-07-24
A Pint,s "a Pound.

The old proverb. "A pints a pound the
world around is confirmed in the case
of white or graduated sugar, pint of
which weighs almost exactly one pound.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-07-24

EIlensburg Localizer: The protruding
nails in the sidewalks of the city should
either be driven down or the sidewalks
raised up to correspond with the nails.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-07-24

mr. Spalding's place looked as clean
} q new pin, and his large force of
7I4amen were busy picking and pack
IS /ruit.
'XHe crop at Almota this year is light
UHIes and peaches are less than a
4H Drop. Plums and prunes are not
q {ull. Grapes are vet in bloom, but
<1|I crop is expected.
Dining Mr.. Spalding's place is that
nj. Ringer, consisting of about 10
c[=< of mixed fruits.
<|r crop of peaches is light but better
.1H that of Mr.. Spalding's. Apples
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-15
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
John MariOnnf Drinks Laudanum,
but fs Revived.

John Marionni. or John Mach, as he ss
generally called in Anacostia, where he re-
sides, is in serious condition at the WASH
ington Hospital, from the effects of swal-
Lowing a large quantity of laudanum last
night with, it is alleged, suicidal intent
Marionni, who is about forty years of age
was married something less than two years
ago to a young and beautiful woman less
than half as old. They lived together until
September last, when Marionni disappeared
from Anacostia, ard, it is alleged, left his
wife to provide for herself and their little
baby.
Nothing further, it is said. was heard
from the truant by his wife Until about
a week or SO ago, when Marionnl reap
peared in Anacostia. Meanwhile Mrs. Mar
iCnni secured a position as a Typewriter in
an office in Washington and made her
home with Mrs. Gibbors, at No. 323 Jack
sen street, Anacostia. To that home Mar
ionni went soon after getting back to the
town and endeavored TO persuade his wife
to again live with him. She refused to do
so, and he left, saying he would lake up
his residence in the city.
Last night MarioDni again called TO see
his wife at Mrs. Gibbons. The latter hest
tated about calling Mrs. Marionni, as she
had been told by her that she did not wish
to See her husband, and while Mrs Glib
bons was hesitating as 10 what 10 do the
man pulled a large bottle labeled laudanum
from his pocket and swallowed the con-
tents. He at once fell 10 the floor and
seemed to be dying.
The police authorities and Drs. Harrison
and Mudd were summoned and the latter
administered antidotes, which aroused him
from his stupefied condition. AS soon as
he was able TO be removed MarionEi was
sent to the Washington Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-15
IMPROVEMENT OF THE POTOMAC.

Maj. Davis Report of Operations Dur
ing the Month OF December.
Maj. Davis has made report to the chief
OF engineers in regard to the operations
for the Improvement of the Potomac river
during the month of December. He says
that the weather during the month was so
unfav vorable that it necessitated frequent
temporary suspensions of the work on the
sea wall of the tidal reservoir. The force
was employed whenever it was practicable
however, and seventy-fve linear feet OF
wall were completed to the full height and
600 feet to about the level of nigh tide.
The surplus riprap. stone used for tenn
pCrary protection of the embankment was
removed as the wall construction pro-
gressed. and was deposited on the Virginia
channel training dixie.
The gates of the reservoir outlet, Maj.
Davis says, are found to be subject to in
juries from the swell of steamers in the
Washington chanrel, the waves being
propagated for a distance of about three
fo urths of a mile with such force that the
frames gradually become split or broken.
Ore of the gates was repaired during the
month. Work on the sea wall will be con-
tir.ued SO long as the weather permits
The work of removing the wreck of the
steamer Lady of the Lake from the Wash
1ngton channel, nearly opposite the foot of
N street, is reported to be progressing
slowly, on account Of the cold weather and
been required than was anticipated by the
contractors. They have already used 900
pounds of dynamite in the work of break
ing up the wreck. and nave found it
most difficult job. The wreck will probably
be removed from the path of navigation
this month. The engine ana about half
the hull yet remain to be removed. Mai.
Davis says that the work of repairing the
piers of the Aqueduct bridge remains sls-
pended, pending further appropriations by
Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-15

The warship Amphitritc, having arrived
at Key West for duty in connection with
the enforcement of the neutrality laws, the
cruiser Cincinnati, which has been engaged
on that duty for several months past has
sailed from Key West for Norfolk, where
she will be put into dry dock to be cleaned
painted and repaired, after which she will
join the North Atlantic fleet, now as
sembled in Hampton Roads. and accom-
pany it on the long-deferred cruise of evo-
luton. So far as can be learned the future
movements of that fleet have not been
finally determined, but it is known that it
will not go to the Mediterranean, as has
been reported. The cruise to the Gulf of
Paria of the coast of Venezuela, for squad
ron exercises seems to have been indefinite
ly postponed. 1t is expected, however that
the vessels will not lie idle in their present
berths very much longer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-15

fully lay the matter before you, and with
out expressing any confidence in such a
mode Of procedure in face Of previous fail
ures of similar attempts, but recognizing
as I do that the responsibility of decision
lies with you, will pledge to you every In
hueuce and effort in my power to assist the
government in its e1ldeavor to make sue
cessful negotiation 10y public advertise
ment, which shall result in the sale to the
treasury of 100000 ounces of United
States gold coin $500 OOO, Coo, and further,
will, SO far as possibly can, take such
steps as will enable the syndicate which I
represent to join in making the negotia-
tion successful to its full amount.
Awaiting the indications Of your pleas
ure, remain,
Respectfully yours,
]. PIERPONT MORGAN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-15
Personal Mention.

Gen. ]. L. Walker of Indianapolis, COM
mander-in-chief Of the G. A. R.. accom-
panied by Irwin Robbins Of his staff, is at
the Ebbitt. Gen. Walker will have a con-
ference tonight with the members of the
committee on pensions in relation to pen
sion legislation.
B. NJ. Estes and F. p. Poston, two prom
inent citizens of Memphis, Tenn, are at
the Ebbitt.
NJ. de Lepinan, the artist Of the New
York Morning Journal, who is here catch
ing scenes Of the convention fight, is at the
Ebbitt.
DR.. Hamilton Bell of New York is at the
Raleigh.
Commodore s. H. Gillis. retired, is on a
visit to this city.
Commander W. H. Brownson Of the navy
is IN the city.
Maj. Eric Bergland. corps of engineers;
Capt. Edgar 8. Dudley, quartermaster's de-
partment; Capt. A. II. Russell, ordnance
department, and Maj. A. Kramer, sixth
cavalry, are registered at the War Depart
ment.
Assistant Secretary Curtis is confined to
his room today with a slight cold, but eX-
poets to be able to resume his official duties
at the Treasury Department tomorrow.
Gen. Craighill, chief of engineers. has
gone to New York for q few days on Of
fetal business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-15
1t Appears in the Southern Part Of,
South America.
CHILEANS SEIZING MOUNTAIN PASSES
Correctness of the Report is Ques-,
toned.
DISPUTE OVER A BOUNDARY


LIMA, Peru, January Is. via Galveston
Dispatches received here from Santiago,
Chile. say that a division of Ihe Chilean
army has been ordered 10 occupy The pass-
es OF the Cordillers bordering on the Ar
gentine Republic.
1t is reported that an understanding l,e-
tween Chile and Brazil exists on this sub
ject.
Chile and Argentina have been for over a
year discussing boundary dispute. which,
at one time, threatened 10 involve Chile.
Argentina, Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador in a
war In which the four republics last named
would be pitted against Chile The mat
ter, however. has been repeatedly an
nounced to have been settled, and the pres
ent development was not anticipated in
View of recent advices from Chile.
The Reports Correctness Doubted.
The reports from Santiago, Chile, to tho
effect that a division of the Chilean army
had been sent to occupy the passes Of the
Andes bordering on the Argentine Repub-
lie, created surprise in diplomatic circles
here today. and the authenticity of the
rumors was questioned
Ihe boundary line dispute between Chile
and Argentina is of long standing At one
time the Chilean government was disposed
TO claim some Of the territory east of the
Andes, but the acute stage of the dI,nute
was passed when, by treaty between Chile
ana Argentina, ii was agreed that each
country should appoint commissions TO de-
limit the boundary, and, i'm the event OF a
hnal disagreement submit the disputed
points to impartial arbitration
Those commissions have been making
thelr surveys. and, so far as Was known
mere, no obstacles had arisen 10 an amcable
adjustment. In fact, there had been re-
peated evidences Of cordial relations be-
tween the two countries.
Evidence of FriendsI1p.
Only short time ago the Archbishop OF
Chile made the trip across the Andes to
Buenos Ayres in order to confer the paIlium
upon the new Archbishop of Argentina, and
on the occasion of those ceremonies the most
cordial sentiments Were exchanged Only a
Iew days ago the former Chilean minister
70 Buenos Ayres was appointed minister of
foreign affairs for Chile, and this was con-
sluered further evidence of friendliness
toward Argentina. as her relations with the
cordial.
In connection with the reported warli,xs
menace OF Chile today, a report WAS print
ed this morning % the effect thar the house
OF deputies at Buenos Ayres had yesterday
passed a bill apptopriating Slp0oo,Vp for
the purchase of warships.
Taken together the reports might iudi-
cate that new phase of the boundary
dispute had suddenly arisen, which had
brought on a crisis. But it is pointed out
that both these reports emanated from
Lima, Peru, and Secretary Dominguez of
the Argentine legation does not credit
them. he thinks il any such grave COM
plications as are indicated had arisen the
news would have come directly from San
uago, Chile or Buenos AyreS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-15
bit pieces. talked somewhat similarly about
the convention.

bit pieces, talked somewhat similarly about
the convention
You see," he said in a tone of earnest
conviction and deep confidence, I'VE DEM
ocrats haven't shadow of a chance this
year. We are so deep In the mulligatawney
tnat We can't even reach up the edge of
the tureen. So all we've got 10 look for is
comfort. We all remember how ST. Louis
soaked us in times gone by, and we feel
cincinnati. can't take care of us. New
YORK Is gay and attractive place, but the
Wall street ogre inay scare some of our
tlmfi southern brethren out Of their party
boots. So only Chicago is left, and IL we
could be convinced that Chicago would act
I allude to the hog Observation-Disclosures
with the success Of the convention, we
would go there without question"
When these statements were whispered
to New Workers and st. Louisians they de-
clared that the assertions were merely
those of individual committeeman, while
the Cincinnati contingent pulled documents
TO show that the queen city could accom-
modate two conventions as big as the DEM
ocratic gathering will be, and still have
room for more crowds. Tonight the fight
Will wax warmer and sleep will doubtless
De a stranger to many OF those who are
participating in it until the great contest
Is finally settled.
Committeeman Who Have Reported.
The committeeman who. have so far re-
ported to Secretary Sheerin at the Arling-
ton are, with their city addresses: Charles
S. Thomas, Colora 10, the Shoreham; Sam
uel PascO, Florida, the Metropolitan; Ben.
T. Cable. Illinois. the Raleigh; J. J. Rich
ardsoa, Iowa, the Ebbitt; Charles w. Blair.
Kansas, the Arlington; John G. Prather,
Missouri, the Arlington; Arthur Sewall,
Maine, the Arlington; James Jeffries. Louis
lana, the Riggs House; Senator German,
Maryland, 1882 X street; Daniel ]. Cam
pau, Michigan, the Arlington; Tobias Cas-
tor, Nebraska, 91S NJ street northwest; A.
w. Sullcway, New Hampshire, Riggs
House; Senator Brice, Ohio. 1611 H street
northwest: Henry E. Grady. proxy for E.
ID. Mckee, Oregon, Riggs House; j. Tay-
lor Eilyscn, vice Basil L. Gordon, resign
ed, Virginia; Hugh c. Wallace Washing
ton, guest of Chief Justice Fuller; John
Sheridan, West Virginia. the Shoreham; r
{. Wall, Wisconsin, the Shoreham; Chas.
NJ. Shannon, Arizona, the Ebbitt; L. w.
Nieman, proxy for A. l.. Delaney, Alaska,
the Shoreham: Leslie T. Niblack, proxy for
7. M. Richardson. Oklahoma, the Arling-
ton; Gov. Caleb N. West, proxy for Sam
uel A. Merritt, Riggs House; Robt. L.
Owen, Indian Territory, the Arlington;
Holmes Cummins. Tennessee, the Arling-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-15

The United States minister at Madrid, in
letter to the Secretary Of State, says:
In view of current newspaper reports
that the Spanish government has author
lied the importation into the Island of
Cuba, duty free, of such materials as are
used in the construction of railways in
the correctness of the reports. The chief
of the customs department of the ministry
substantiates the statements of the news
papers, and adds that the order has al
ready been published in the Official Gazeta
de la Habana."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-15
Minneapolis Bank Suspends.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, January 15.-Ths
City Bank, one of the smaller state bank
ing institutions of this city, suspended pay
ment this morning. pending an examlna-
ton by the state bank examiner. The In
stitution has been known to be- weak for
some time 7. j. Buxton is president and
Fred. A. Smith cashier. the capital -
100000. The deposits al the last state
ment, December 13, 1898, were $723, ,604;
loans and discounts, $6IS, Isl; cash on hand
and due from banks, $146,333.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-15
Presidential Nominations.

The President has sent the following
nominations to the Senate:
Navy-Chief Engineer George w. Mel
Vile, United States navy, to be engineer
in-chief and chief of the bureau 'of steam
engineering, with rank of commodore.
War-Second Lieutenant r. l.. Howe
sixth cavalry, to be first lieutenant
Postmasters-Charles X. Brandon, Litch-
field, ILL.,; Wi1bert w. Lewis, Hudson, Ohio
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-15
DIRECT TO THE SEA.
Proposed Railway From Washington
TO AnUanolfS.

FropGscd R01IWNy FROM WnehfngtOn
10 Annapolis.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ANNAPOLIS. MI, January 15.-Gen. Jo>
seph b. Seth, ex-presiient of the Baltimore
and Eastern Shore railway, and ex-speaker
Of the house of delegates, held a conference
here yesterday with certain Washington
capitalists preparatory TO taking active
steps to build direct line of railway from
Washington to Annapolis to connect by boat.
across the bay with The road already ex-
tending from Claiborne to Ocean City. The
conference was held in the Office of Judge
James Revell of the circuit court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-15
run DOWN IN A FOG.

by the Wreck of a Steamer Nineteen
Were Drowned.
DOVER, Eng, Jarruary 15.-The steamer
Cisgar Of Barcelona has beea sunk In col
ision with the German ship Nereus, and
nineteen of her crew were drowned. The
Nereus. which left Iquique on October
for Hamburg, has been towed into a place
of safety.
The collision occurred yesterday evening
in a fog off Ramsgate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-15
Work for the Dawes Commission,

Secretary Smith has directed the Dawes
Indian commission to report for duty in
Washington in connection with business be-
fore the Senate and House Indian commit
tees. Delegates from the Indian territory
tribes in Washington, and the COM
mission will be called on for recommenda-
tions to the government of the tribes
and the allotment of lands in severalty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-15
A Pension for Mrs. Crandall.

The committee on pensions of the Senate
has reported favorably bill to grant a
pension of $40 a month to Mollie Crandall,
widow of Clark P. Crandall, deceased, and
late captain of company C, first regiment,
Oregon volunteer infantry. Capt. Crandall
was for some years one of the doorkeepers
of the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-15

Another committeeman, who wouldn't
lave his identity known for a peck Of two
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-15

# you want today's
news today you can find
It only IN The Star.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-02-05
RAILROAD WRECK.
Two Freight Trains Meet, With Dis
astrOus Results.

Last Wednesday morning two freight trains
met on the track of the g., G. & N. Rail.
way, some three miles from the city OF
Abbeville. The engines. and several freight
Collet, the engineer, was so badly scalded
that he died 'Eat night. The fiagman. Mr.
Joe Black, received injuries in the spine
which seem to be serious, though 1t Is hoped
| that he may entirely recover.
| The accident, it is said, occurred because OF
fault OF the telegraph operator at Elberton.
the operator at the shops asked him If the
| Northbound freight had passed. He replied,
mo" and Captain Collett pulled out on the
main line: Before going more os than three
The deep cut prevented either from seeing
the other until they were very close together.
The wreck was fearful one. The engines
were run together and the box cars piled up
on one another.
The body OF the unfortunate man was taken
in charge by McDill Il Lyon, and when 1t
led the way and a great multitude OF
our people went 10 the station. Besides the
brothers OF the deceased, the following named
persons accompanied the corpse to Thomas
Mrs. J p. Garrison and daughter, Miss May
| Harris, NJ. L. Coleman, Thomas Harris, H. +.
X. Berry, Charles Hagler and ]. Hayne Nc
Dill.
The burial took place at Thomasville on
Saturday evening in the presence of great
many people.
The caSket was beautifully Ornamented
with flowers that had been contributed by
loving friends.
The body had been embalmed by Mr.. Nc
| Dill, and Notwithstanding the long delay IT
was in perfect state of preservation when 1t
was buried.
| The Press ard Banner had not n personal
| acquaintance with Mr.. Col let. but he Is spok-
en- Of by those who knew him as most eX-
cellent young man. He was correct In his
morals and economical in his expenditures.
Although quite a young man, he had saved
considerable money. One OF the touching in
cidents connected with his tragic death was
the fact of his matrimonial engagement. Re.
port has II that he was soon 10 wed hand
some oung lady of North Carolina TO whom
/ he had only few weeks ago sent an engage.
| ment diamond ring.
| When the track was cleared OF the wreck
| the Northbound train proceeded on its jour-
| ney. When within sixty miles OF Richmond
| IL met another train when two OF the train.
men were killed. The horses, about twenty
| in number, were also killed.
| The Seaboard Air Line, for long time has
| been singular fortunate until within the last
| few days That road, although 1t is said 10
have carried more passengers to the eXposi
tion than any other road had no accident or
delay in transporting quarter OF Il million
| of passengers. Some days there were great
| numbers of extra trains.