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The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1896-01-25

Peoria Herald: It is laughable to
read that in the case Of trouble Spain
will unite with England. What can
Spain dor 1t looks now a. though the
revolutionists in Cuba would keep her
busy. The only result Of q war with
Spain would be the acquisition Of
Cuba by this country. A few thousand
American troops would speedily settle
that business.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1896-01-25

Pittsburg Dispatch: II q third Of
the provinces of Spain were to declare
that they had seeded and this country
should recognise them a. belligerents
in less than three months the proceed.
ing would be an exact parallel TO
Spain's action when the Southern Con.
federacy was proclaimed. Cuba is
Spsin's distant colony and our neigh
Dor and yet we have not initiated the
unfriendly Spanish example under the
greater provocation.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1896-01-25
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
Daily Proceedings In Senate
and House.
IMPORTANT BILLS INTRODUCED


Waahington, Jan 1.-THE mattse
Of penaions consumed most Of IL een-
ate's time today. The bond silver hill
was further considered, but without
appreciabls approach 70 q concluGicn
Of the debate.. Butlar spoke fce two
hours in opposition 10 bond Issues and
in favor Of silver Legislation. Mills
offered . resolution dsclaEatogy II the
policy Of the government against issa-
ing bonds, favoEing the speedy extinc-
ton Of the national debt and foe tie
coinage Of the silver bullion IN the
Hosuyy.
Senator Lodge today introduced an
amendment TO the Notifications appro-
priatiou bill authorising popular =
Per cent loan Of 600. 900. 900. the pro-
Deeds to b used In providing for the
defense Of the coast, for the manufac-
ture Of guns and the erection Of forn
and batteries Senator Nelson introduced
. bill today placing intsrstate sail-
roads, which have heen chartered By
act Of congress. under the jurisdiction
Of the states they enter, % far - con.
Germs the control Of the tolls and fares
charged, regardless Of charter provi.
sions TO the contrary.
WaahingtoQ. Jan. l7.-Nills' speech
on finance. with frequent direct cxiti-
cisms Of the president and tho score
tary Of the treasury, was the main fsa-
ture Of today's session Of the senate.
Wilson has introduced . bill in the
senate allowing mineral prospectofs
and claims on Colville reservation the
same ~ On other public landa Chief
Engineer Craighill. in . letter 70
Squire. estimates the cost for Puget
sound defenses ut q, 82S. 900, not in
Guiding torpedo sites.
Washington, Jan. I6.-The house
spent today in further discussion Of the
pension appropriation bill. All fav.
ored . liberal administration Of the
pension laws and the adoption Of the
changes Of the existing laws proposed
BY the bill. Shafroth Of Colombo in
troduced . Pacific railroad bill It
contemplate . foreclosure sale Of the
Union and Central Pacific properties,
and, in the event that the titles were
h. o-..r;..d ? .c-.-,,.r. ..;,.o.s
comnsnv The cornn.rv !. ~ =. ,nsr.
.,ed ne . ho.,d ~ d;r.c.o,. .rro;,..a
N The vr,s;der. a. 800 q. -.
;:ad the nronterv xa.esa in ~. TIr;,sd
s..ta. hr fnrsclo-rr. 80 q ~ -. -
veved ~ IL The commn.nv :. then
N deliver n the TJn;e,d St.s.. sft~.
vesr s.ner cent horS. ~ the sror,. -
he total indebsedne.. 10 the soxsrn.
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.old n nnhI;c Auction and 81. .morne
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1896-01-25
Both Reason and Precedent.

New York World: We have q na.
tional interest in the independence
Of Cuba which has no parallel in
the case Of any European coun-
try. II we were aggressively dis
posed we might find both reason and
precedent for 4 much more active
sympathy with the Cuban insurgents
than anybody at present proposes to
extend to them. All that they ask Of
us is recognition of their right to do
battle for liberty and independence.
So much every American ought to
stand ready to grant
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1896-01-25


The ~ar department has issued . cali
tor hid. for the erection Of I'VE or,ck
hu,la,nss at Fort Assinnieone' Ahe
hid. will he opened February L.
A colony is beins organized in Gen.
I'll nl,uos. TO settle In Montana on
.,,,.,nmeu, Ianda About 400 families
arr preparns to move to the state In
the spring. n
The poss Tweed group in the poney
mining dtstric, is now under option o. y
Ensl,sh capitalists When tne ~ sa'e eo y
,,on.ummsted the sum Of si.oov," ~
will he spent for the purchase % ,n'
rroper,y and the erection oil an u"
mensc milling plant
Ono Of the largest contracts Ioa y. NM" '.,
,,s I'm ,n.chinery concerns to submit ss.. =,
,ns,ss ON win be the new plant u
.he Katie mine at Basin. - |" . un"'' /,
ga Wv The conccntrascr vii! nave =.
, s Of 500 tona In addition =,
.nis vii, he a smelling plant to 'f'A'
the concentrates
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-30

reposed beside him. His hat lay upon
the bench. and his old bald head had
swung far forward until his nose ac-
ulally touched the first button OF his
waistcoat.
The spaIrows wrangled desperately
In the road, defying perspiration
Once team went jangling and creak-
ing past. raising a yellow blur OF dust
before the soft tones of the field ana
sky. In the long grass of the meadow
across the road the insects chirped and
ciscked eternally.
Suddenly o frowZy- headed boy ap-
peared In the roadway, his bare feet
pattering rapidly. He was extremely
excited. He gave q shrill whoop as he
discovered the sleeping major and
rushed toward him. He created a ter
rife panic among some chickens VINO
had been scratching intcntly near the
majors feet. They clamored In an in
sanity OF fear, and rushed hither and
thither seeking way Of escape. where
us in reality all ways lay plainly open
to them.
This tumult caused the major TO
arouse with IL sudden little jump OF
amazement and apprehension. He
rubbed mis- eyes and gaZed about MIN.
Meanwhile some clever chicken had
discovered Il passage to safety and led
squawked in sustained alarm.
Painting from his run and choked
with terror. the little boy stood before
the major. struggling with a. tale that
was ever upon the ~ OF his tongue.
MA
The old man, reused from delicious
slumber. glared impatiently at the lit
tie hoy. Come. come! What's tn
matter with yeh?" he demanded.
whats tn matter? Don't stand there
shaking. Speak up"
Lots is tn matter" the little boy
shouted. valiantly, with courage
horn Of the Importance of his tale.
My mas chickens 'u2 all stole an
now-hes over In tn woods"
who Is? Who is over in the woods?
Go ahead
"Now-th' rebel is!"
WHAT" roared the major.
''rh' rebel" cried the little boy with
the last Of his breath.
The major pounced from his bench IN
te,npestuous excitement. He seized
The little boy by the collar and gave him
great jerk. Where? Are yeh sure?
Who saw i'm? How long ago? Where
IS ne now: Did you gee 'im?'
The little boy. frightened at the ma
ment he managed to stammer: He
now-he's In the woods. ] saw i'm. He
looks ugliern anythin'.'
The major released his hold upon The
boy, and, pausing for a time. indu!ged
in a glorious dream. Then he said
by thunder! we'll keteh tn cuss
You wait here" he told the boy, IAN
don't say word t. anybody. Do yell
hear?'
The boy. still weeping nodded, and
the major hurrietlly entered the inn
He took down from the pegs an awk.
ward, smooth-bore rifle and careful;
examined the enormous PERCUSSION car
that was fitted over the nipple. Mis-.
trusting the cap, he removed 1t and re.
placed it with a new one. He scruti.
nized the gun keenly. as IL he could
judge in this manner of the condition OF
the load. All his movements We're de-
liberate and deadly. ...,
When he. arrived upor the porch ni
the tavern he beheld the yard filled witt
people. Peter Witheby,; sooty-facet
and grinning, was in the van. He looked
at the major. "We'll?" he said.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-30
Am Indiana Campaign
By STEPHEN CRANE.
Author of "The Red Badge OF Courage
Coryricht lscs BY Bacheler johnson Bachslls.

When the ablc-bodied citizens Of the
village formed company and marched
away to the war. Major Tom Boldin as
sumed In a manner the burden or the
village cares. Everybody ran to him
when they felt Obliged to discuss their
affairs. The sorrows of the town were
dragged before him. His little bench
at the sunny side Of Migglesville tav-
ern became a sort of an open. court
where people came to speak resentfully
of their grievances. He accepted his
position and struggled manfully under
the load. 1t hehooved him as man
who had seen the sky red over the
quaint low cities of Mexico and the COM
pact northern hayonets cleaning on
the narrow roads.
One warm summer day the major sat
asleep on his little bench. There was
lull in the tempest of discussion which
usually enveloped him. His cane, by
use Of which he could make the most
tremendous and impressive gestures,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-30

tured a hundred feet away from the
main body. and at this unanimous ad-
vance they spread out ahead in little
groups. Some recounted terrible
stories Of rebel ferocity. Their eyes
were large with excitement. The
whole thing with its possible dangers
had for them a delicious element.
Johnnie Peterson. who could whip any
boy present, explained what he would
do In case the enemy should happen to
pOunce out at him.
The familiar scene suddenly assumed
a new aspect The field of corn which
win and Jerozel. Then at last one gave
a laugh Of triumph at her conquest of
met the road upon the left was no
longer mere field of corn. 1t was a
darkly mystic place whose recesses
could contain all manner Of dangers.
The long green leaves, waving in the
breeze, rustled from the passing of
men. In the song Of the insects there
were new omdhs, threats.
There was warning in the enamel
blue of the sky, in the stretch of yell
low road. in the very atmosphere.
Above. the tops of the corn loomed the
distant foliage of Smiths woods. cur
tanning the silent action of a tragedy
whose horrors they imagined.
The women ana the little boys came
to halt, overwhelmed by the impress
siveness Of the landscape. They wait
ed silently.
Mrs. Goodwin suddenly said: "I'm
goin' back" The others, who all
wished to return, cried at once disdain-
fully:
well, go back. II yeh want to-"
A cricket at the roadside exploded
suddenly in his shrill song and q wo-
man who had been standing near
shrieked In startled terror. An electric
movement went through .ne group of
women. They jumped and gave vent
to sudden screams. With the fear still
upon their agitated faces. they turned
to berate the one who had shrieked.
MY, what a goose you are, Sallie.
Why, it took my breath away. Good
ness sakes don't holler like that again"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-30
PART II,

"Hol' on a minnet." Peter Withby
was crying to the major. as the latter,
full of Importance and dignity Of his
position as protector Of Migglesville,
paced forward swiftly. The veteran
already felt upon his brow wreath
formed Of the flowers of gratitude,
and as he strode he was absorbed In
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-30
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-30
IN THE FIELD.

"Forwardp was the word when day
Dawned upon the armed array.
"Fallen" was the word when night
Closed upon the field of fight.
Hurt, my boy?" %. no! not much!
Only got little touch!'
"Wonder what the folks would say
If they knew the news today!
Forward" was the word that ashed
Homeward, when the cannon crashed.
"Missing!" was the word sent home,
When the shades of night had come.
"Fallen?" "Yes, he fell. they say.
In the fiercest of the fray!'
"Died last night" the message said,
Thus the morrow's papers read.
One young heart that heard the word.
Fluttered like Il wounded bird!
One was broken! Bowed her head!
Mother! Mother! Mothers dead"
Two green graves we'll deck today,
Sons and mothers side by side.
None will dare to tell us Nay"
Both for Right and Freedom died.
While we honor him who fell
In the fercest of the fray
We will honor her as we'll
Lying by his side today.
Let the flowers forever fair
Bloom above our fallen braves,
While the angels guard them there
Glory fingers Ger their graves.
Long ago one sweet young soul
Entered her Gethsemane,
Death to her the greatest goal,
As 1t must to many be!
But life lingers-O! so long!
And the years SO weary grow!
Tears have choked her hearts sweet sors
Dimmed those eyes that used to glow!
o! the bleeding. broken hearts,
Living long their lingering death,
Pierced by countless cruel darts,
Smothered sobs beneath each breath.
Comrades! Call the roll again!
Write their names on glory's page!
Those who bore the grief and pain.
Fiercer far than battles rage!
When they lie there by his side,
Dearer to him than his life.
Mother Sister. Sweetheart, Bride,
Or his dear, devoted Wife,
And you deck his grave again,
Write her name-but not beneath!
BY her agony and pain,
Crown her grave with fa!rest wreath.
Angels called the roll again,
Wrote her name above the stars ~
For her patient faith in PAIN
Deeper far than battle scars.
Three green graves we deck today.
This Is the third, where lies his bride
None will dare to tell us 'Nay"
For these three for freedom died!
,--H. Fl. Van Meter.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-30
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-30

as a fool. Thunder, was surprised.
I--1-thought 1t was q rebel, sure"
The thoughts of all these women
wavered for time. They were at a
loss for precise expression of their
emotion. At last, hoewver they hurried
this one superior sentence at the ma
jor:
We'll, yeh might have known"
(The End)
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-03-28

A letter from VIM. Muller of
Chicago we'll known to all our read
ers as one of the abiest and best men
who ever took an interest in our
promising camp, states the silver
forces are organizing with great
earnestness and rapidity. and that the
campaign of education is to be
carried forward with ever increasing
vigor till the next general election
arrives in the hope that the fruits OF
their labors be garnered IN the sue
cess of the glorious cause of h1mot-
alism. He spoke in glowing terms
of the "ProclamatiouN now being
issued, which is signed by Messrs.
Sovereign, Debs, Gompers, aud a doz-
en- others of the great labor leaders
of America which has for its purpose
he uniting of all the vote of
the producing masses on the issue
Of BimetalIism. The proclaim
alton referred to is all that
Mr.. Mueller claims for it, and its in
huence is now being exercised in all
the principal cities Of Amerina. The
scheme thus promulgated is the work
of James B Lehigh, Of Chicago, late
of Montana who is devoting hts per
sonal attention to the active working
of the plan. 1t is intended to distri-
butte $500 to 5000 Of these proclaim.
atoms daily in the leading cities o
America from now until the time OF
election and calmly await result
Mr.. Lehigh is probably known tt
many Of our citizens who are at al
acquainted in Butte, where he liveo
for several wears. The work O
disseminating this literature will cos
considerable money, ahd III" caFlicA
appeal comes up from those laborer'
in Chicago, that the people Of Mel
hart will contribute their mite toward
the expense. \ little money will b'
appreciated. \ generous donation
will be most graciously received
Let the people Of Neihart do some
thing to further this great and laud
able movement. 1t is stated BY Mr.
Lehigh that the work undertaken
will cost about $3.50 month for eael
city where the campaign is carried
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-03-28

The Times Herald New York
special says: Thomas Edison has sue
ceeded with the aid Of the X ray in
penetrating the human body with the
naked eye, the successful experiment
having been made last week. He
looked in the lungs and heart ard
examined the arteries. muscles and
blood YES sells of one Of his assistants.
With the powerful cathode light be-
hind the subject he looked t~hrouuha
screen of pre- Jared chemicals and is
said to have plainly seen the working
OF the various organs Of the body.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-03-28
A WILLING MOUNTAIN MAID.
She Did Not Object to the Congressman
Filling Si,a Johnson's Shoes.

She Did Not Object to the Congressman
Filling Si,a Johnson's Shoes.
A somewhat gay and gallant member
of the house, unusually handsome even
for a member, was telling to a small
group Of listeners some of his campaign
experiences.
con one trip in the mountains" he
said, II was riding along a road up a
picturesque valley with my campaign
companion, when we met a buxom.
pink checked. good looking country girl
OH foot. As l spoke to her, after the Gus
tom Of the country, she stopped us.
"'Have you seed anything of a red
headed, freckled faced Teller down the
crick?' she inquired.
1--WE have met three Or four men in
the last hour,'I replied, 'and one of
them was redheaded. How old was hep
"''Bout my age, I reckon
$50 young as that?' I asked with
all my courtliness.
"'That amt SC powerful you1fg,' she
said, without the slightest apparent COM
and som L.
18th man we met with the red
head was twice that old. He couldn't
have been the one you were looking for,
could he:'
eel reckon not. The man I'm lookin
for and me wuZ to git married yistiddy,
and when the time come he wazn't thar.
Pap started up the road for him with q
gun this mornin and / come this way
"This made it interesting, and l at
once felt it to he my duty to offer my
assistance.
"sTell me his name l said, and I'll
make inquiries along the road
"'Sim Johnson, and I'd give a ten
acre farm to git holt Nv him.
"Her anger heightened her color, and
put such a brightness i'll her eyes that
she was positively handsome, and | just
couldn't help trying another delicate
compliment on her.
"tYou must excuse me- | smiled and
bowed, and sent forth my softest
Chances, but with such a pretty girl as
you are after me, I'd like to be Sim
Johnson
"This time it was a ten strike.
"'Waal, h responded, as she looked
me over critically, not to say admiring-
~, I hain't no objections.
cit was the only time I ever laid
down before a bluff" concluded the
member, "but that one knocked me fiat,
and I never did know how I got away"
-Washiugtou Star.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-03-28

ci 'ho AtN. Io ndu a
uncertain, glad-to-escape look, and
be met the reporter in much the
same spirit a shipwrecked sailor
would meet "a life preserver.
"Hello!" exclaimed the reporter.
What's the m%atter?"
"Whew!' and the difident man
pulled out a long breath of relief.
II hope to goodness I'll never have
another such experience"
What was it? An acoident?"
Partially smiled the escaped.
AT least, I think it was. 1t was this
way" and he turned to give a last
gaze at the car as it whirled out of
sight around the corner of Fifteenth
street. Il was coming up from the
capitol, and the a vas pretty well
loaded when three ladies got in at
Peace monument. I thought there
was room next to me for them and
showed over to accommodate them,
but only two could get in. Then I
offered my place TO the third one,
but she declined and insisted on de-
clining SC vigorously that | remain
ed in my seat. However, She thank
ed ms ana said she would sit on the
lap of Ii Of her companions, and
down she sat.
Now, as | said, there wasn't any
room to spare in that car, and when
she sat down, she sat on one-half of
my lap, and | didn't dare move q
peg, / thought she would notice it,
but she was busy talking and didn't,
and / stood the pressure the best J.
knew how. ! twisted around three
or -four times, but it didn't seem to
do any good and only made me more
uncomfortable, and | finally sub
mitted, quietly hoping the party
would leave the car before 1 had to.
The hope, however, was dashed as
we drew nearer to Fourteenth street,
and then ! began to wonder how l
was v going to get out of it, for
| didn't have time to stay in the car
till my fair burden left, neither did
| want TO pay a fare back from
Georgetown or some other suburban
point. AS the car passed the street I
made a herculean effort.
"'EXcuse mo, madam, saidI, but
I want to leave the Car here
"'Well?' and the surprised woman
looked at me, questioningly, 'Ihave
no objections
81 presume not | stammered,
but you I sitting on my lap and I
can't move
"'What!' she exclaimed, bouncing
up like a rubber ball. All that dis
tance?'
eyes, madam, | responded, very
much embarrassed, and feeling like
q small boy caught in a jam jar.
"Thon the next lady to me laugh
ed right out"
"'Well,' she said, I thought you
were very light
II suppose they are talking about
it yet" he concluded, with another
sigh of relief, but, thank heaven,
I'm out OF it. And the reporter went
and bought half Il dollars worth Of
tickets, and asked for a half day off to
use them up in.-Washington Star.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-03-28

John" remarked Mrs. Billus, Il
expect to give a tea tomorrow evening""
MI. Billus, who was reading his
newspaper, grunted, but made no reply.
II said l expected to give a tea to-
morrow evening, john" she repeated.
II heard you," said John. II can
take my dinner down town"
II think I said a little while ago."
again remarked Mrs. Billus, after an
interval Of silence, "that I intended to
give a tea tomorrow evening""
"That will suit me to a T."
"And I shall need an KIP she snap
ped.
MI. Billus feebly calculated "G!"
but he forked it over Chicago Tribune.