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The new North-west., 1896-08-07
The centaur Company II Murray Street, New York City,
SAYS CHINA WAS SURPRISED
Lii Hung Chang Talks of PurchasinE
More WArlike Stores.


London, Aug. 3.---The Times this morn
ing has an article regarding Ii Hung
Changs views and the object of his mis-
sion to England. The Chinese statesman
considers, this article says, that England
could, if she had chosen, have prevent
ed China's disastrous war with Japan
He therefore reproaches England with
waning friendship, and contends that Chi
ma was taken by surprise when entirely
unprepared for war. He now desires as
an evidence of sympathy that England
should concede to China the right to
make a substantial addition to the duties
charged under the treaty between them
upon goods entering Chinese ports.
The fall Of silver, Ii Hung Chang con
tends, has rendered the revenue derived
from these duties of half Of its original
value. Japan has already secured a sim
liar relaxation of the old restrictions
Ii Hung Chang hints according to the
Times article, that this increase in Chi
mas revenues will be devoted to the pur
chase of warlike stores in Europe.
'He assures u.s. says the Times, "tnat
he has great reforms already in operation,
including provision for a fleet and army
which within five years will place China
in a position that would render impossi-
bic any such defeat as she recently en-
dured."
The new North-west., 1896-08-07
SILVER QUESTION INTERESTS ALL
All Political Headquarters Flooded
With Injuries for Liternture.

Washington, Aug. 3.-Chairman Jones
Of the democratic national committee
busted himself a all spare moments TO-
day with Il mass of mall. An official
connected with the committee says that
the correspondence is unprecedented. One
ct the veterans OF the committee said
that in his service Of "a years he had
never seen such a rush, and he claims
that the letters show considerable repuo-
lican detection, due to silver.
At republican headq quarters the large
working force is kept busy. 1t is stated
that public interest in politics. as midi
Gated by the extent of the mail, is un-
precedented. The most varied suggas-
tlons are offered Many campaign poems
and songs, some with music, offered.
A letter received from Louisiana as
sures the committee that there are strong
hopes Of carrying that state for Mctkin-
ley.
At the national silver headquarters a
number of interesting letters were 1eceiv
ed today. The mayor of LA Crosse,
Wis, asked for supply of German and
Scandinavian literature, ana added that
progress in that locality.
another letter, from the Pennsylvania
district in which Sibley is a candidate Tor
congress, asserted that his election is
beyond q doubt, and that his strength
vas aiding the national ticket
many silver clubs are being formed there
Several letters rendered the services Of
the writer's on the stump.
Mr.. German Joined Chairman Jones at
the capitol shortly after noon, where they
were together in the committee room for
three hours. At the close of an extended
talk, Mr.. Jones said there was nothing to
De made public. Mr. German was asked
as to the current report that he would be
on the executive committee, and possibly
It's chairman. He authorized the state
ment that he would not take any chair
mansh1p under any circumstances.
1T is the same now as in 1883 and in
1872, he said, when I gave every aid in
my power to Mr.. Harrity and Mr.. Whit
ney, but would not take a charmansnip.
During the campaign 1 will aid Senator
Jones in every way possible, but under
no circun;s tances would / assume the du-
ties of chairman of the executive commit
tee.'
When asked as 10 whether he would be
member Of the committee, Mr.. German
replied that the chairman was practically
the committee.
The new North-west., 1896-08-07
WINTER HAS 1T ALL
\. +. LANDS IN THIS STATE hid IN
AT SEATTLE.
Private Bidder Tried to Secure 1G9
Acres, but winters BlufIed
Him out. M.. 5-

Seattle, Aug. 3.-All Of the lands of the
Northern Pacific railroad in the state of
Washington, comprising 11,90z sections of
patented and an indefinite quantity of
unpatented land, were sold today at pub
lie auction by Special Master Alfred Ca
rey. The sale was under decree of the
United States circuit court of the eastern
district Of Wisconsin. The property was
bought in by Edwin w. Winter for the
Northern Pacific railway, Of which he is
president. for $l,070200. A private bidder
attempted to purchase one tract of 160
acres, but Winter bid it up to $4,000 and
took it at that figure. Thsre was no op-
position after this. Winter purchased tie
next tract for $780, with an option to take
all the rest of the patented land at the
same figure, which he promptly covered.
depositing $l10,l0O in Northern Pacific
bonds. The remaining lands of the cJm-
pany We're knocked down to him for
lump bid of $505, 900.
The new North-west., 1896-08-07
BRYAN WAS RATIFIED AT OLYMPIA
Geo. Turner Said He Would Have
10000 Majority in the State.

Olympia, Aug. IA grand democratic-
populist ratification meeting, with bar
becue attachment, VI as held here today.
On account of the rain the meeting was
held in the Olympia theater, and he
roast OK was served in a store building
underneath. Early in the day the people
from all sections of The county defied The
storm and began to arrive. The theater
was crowded from pit to dome when
Chesterfield Lewis began a characteristic
address. Farmer Todd followed Lewis,
but spoke for a few minutes only when
George Turner arose and occupied the re-
Hainder of the time.
The speaker predicted that Bryan
would carry the state by 10000 majority,
and said that eastern Washington was
solid for Bryan, and that the silver party
was growing every day.
The new North-west., 1896-08-07
The CALF oRN|A PLAN
BRYAN WILL RECEIVE Demo-
CRATIC AND PDPULISr SUPPORT.
Each Party Will Also Poll Full Vote
for Its Own Vice Presiden-
tiRi Nominee.

San Francisco. Aug. IL he following
fusion platform for California, adaptable
also to many other s1ages, and approved
by Congressman Mcguire and other dem
ecratic leaders, has been submitted to
~Chairmen Jones an Butler OF the nation
al democratic and Dopulist committees
by Franklin K Lane, formerly editor Of
the Tacoma News:
The purpose Of ti>s plan is to secure
the full vote of both democratic and
populist parties for Mr.. Bryan, while
allowing to each full opportunity to bri1g
out the party strength for lis vice presi-
Dental nominee.
California, having nine votes in the
electoral college, tie state committees Of
both parties should agree upon an cleo
toral ticket composed Of both popusts
and democrats. The number Of each on
the ticket is of little consequence. AS
there were at the last election about
half as many populist votes as demo-
cratic, the electoral ticket might be
made up Of six democrats is and three pop
ulists. but the number of each, as will be
shown later, is of no Importance.
This electoral tick ket Of democrats and
populists shall be voted for by both par
HES on the understanding that if the
popullSts cast more votes in the stare
than the democrats. the nine electors,
democrats and ponulists, shall vote for
Watson for vice president. The strength
Of the two parties can be judged by their
vote on some state Office on which party
lines are drawn. The only state official
voted for in California at this election
is the lieutenant governor. Let it be
agreed between the state committees
and the electors that if the democratic
vote for lieutenant governor is greater
than the populst vote for the same Of
nee, the nine electors shall vote for Bry-
ma and Sewall, or If the populists out
vote the pOpuliStS, that all nine shall
vote for Bryan and Watson.
The new North-west., 1896-08-07
GARc1A's TROOPS HAD TO RETREAT
Left Killed and wounded the
Field of Battle.

Havana, Aug. 2.-Colonel Marato has
had battle with a numerous band of
Garcias followers on the heights of San
Miguel, in Matanzas province.
The insurgents retreated to Pala, where
their front was attacked by Colonel Ce-
bales. After two hours fire the in
surgents abandoned their position and re-
tired, carrying away numerous killed and
wounded. They left on the. field 1s killed
The troops had three killed and 13
wounded.
Twelve 'longshoremen were arrested on
board the steamer Mascotte on suspicion
Of being implicated in the carrying CT
correspondence to the insurgents from
the United States. Upon an investiga-
ton they were found to be innocent, and
were set at liberty yesterday.
The new North-west., 1896-08-07

Then Fusion Is Very Probable In
Kansas.

Hutchinson, Kas., Aug. 3-The demo-
cratic leaders have already begun gath
ering for the state convention, which will
be opened tomorrow. All Of the demo-
cratic leaders believe that fusion on some
basis will result, but as to just what that
basis will be no one Is willing to hazard
a guess today. The strong claims of vic
tory by the Harris faction in the populist
county conventions Saturday strengthen
the possibility of fusion, as Colonel Har-
ris has expressed a willingness to concede
to the democrats the Bryan and Sewall
electoral ticket on a fusion basis. 1t was
strongly asserted by several of the most
influential party managers that under
no circumstances would any fusion ar
rangement be agreed to unless the popu-
lists Endorsement Of the Chicago platform
with Bryan and Sewall should be made
first
The new North-west., 1896-08-07
CAPITAL NOTES OF OUR CITIZENS
Pensioners, Lawyers and Postmis-
tresses Were Favored Ones.

TeuAlOneTS, Lawyers ana IOStmlB-
tresses Were Favored Ones.
Washington, Aug. L.-Original pensions
have been granted as follows: George
T. Myers, Sumner, Pierce county: Chris
topher F. Siegler, Spokane, Spokane
county; Arthur Haine, Vancouver, Clarke
county; to the minors of Byron Blain,
Palouse, Whitman county. The suspend
ed pension of Willis F. Nutter, Artic,
Chehalis county, has been reissued, and
the pension of John Dever, Chehalis,
Lewis county, bed.
The following have been admitted to
practice before the interior department:
Washington-Elbert P. Galbraith, Spo-
kane, Spokane county; Clyde v. Warner
Ellensburg, Kittitas county. Oregon-H.
M. Switzer, David NJ. Donaugh, Harry B.
Adams, II. A. Wood and Frank R. Will
cox, all Of Portland.
Mrs. Elizabeth Rushmer has been ap-
pointed postmistress Of Welch, Spokane
county, Wash, vice Miss M. Brown re-
signed.
The appointment Of Leonora H. Robin
son as postmistress at Deepcreek, Wash,
was announced July 70.
The new North-west., 1896-08-07

Maryland Senator Will Support Bry-
IN. Il0ush Not Actively.

an, Though Not Actively.
Washington, Aug. 8. .-C Chairman Jones
Of the democratic national COMMITTEES,
who arrived last night, took temporary
quarters in Senator Faulkner's private
office at the congressional committee
headquarters. He was Joined, apparently
by appointment, by Senator German and
Senator Stewart The conference lasted
half an hour, and the gentlemen separ-
ated to meet again at noon. A report
was current about headquarters that Cor
man would be a member Of the executive
committee and possibly chairman.
German to BE IL Silent Partner.
Chicago, Aug. "A Washington special
to the Journal says: Senator German has
decided to aid Chairman Jones in the con-
duct of the democratic campaign He
stipulated however, that he would be a
silent partner. giving advice, but not be-
ing known publicly as a member of the
executive committee. This was arranged
al a conference between Jones and Cor
man at Germans country home
The new North-west., 1896-08-07
SECRETARY HERBERT AT HOME
RalIying the Disaffectcd Democrats
in Alabama.

Montgomery, Ala, Aug. 2.-Hon. Hilary
A. Herbert, member of the cabinet,
reached here tonight and will cast his
vote for the full state democratic and
county ticket. His presence in the city
has rallied the democrats who have bolt.
ed the national ticket, and it is ans
nounced that after the state elections are
disposed Of some diligent work will be
done in Alabama in the interest Of the
proposed gold standard democratic move
ment. Ex-Governor Jones of Alabama is
being urged as a desirable man for the
second place on the ticket.
The new North-west., 1896-08-07
MORRISON WILL VOTE FOR BRYAN
Interstate Commerce COMMISSIONS eF
Conservative in Views.

Chicago, Aug. 3. = W. r. Morrison, a
member of the interstate commerce COM
mission, is quoted in the Journal as say
ing that he will vote for Bryan and free
silver. He added: ST did not favor the
adoption of free silver platform, and
do not believe the success of free silver
would in any way realize the expectations
of those urging it, but do not believe
the adoption of free coinage at a ratio Of
Is to 1, and the election of Bryan, would
necessarily precipitate a panic, unless the
men who control the money market chose
to have a panic.''
The new North-west., 1896-08-07
FREE SILVER CLUB AT CANTON
Sends Greeting to Bryan From the
Home of MckinIey,


Canton Ohio Aug. 1.-Secretary John
Harmon of the Free Silver club, which
has been advertised for several days to
be forming here, after an organized can
vass, says over $50 persons have pledged
thmselves to become members. - .~
Mr.. Harmon is ex- secretary OF the lenl-
scratic county campaign committee. He
furnished the following copy of a tee-
gram to Mr.. Bryan tonight:
Canton, Ohio, Aug. Ito Hon. w. j..
Bryan, Lincoln: The Bryan Free Silver
club Of Canton, Ohio, organized Friday.
July 81, sends greeting to their standard
bearer and gives assurances of the sup
port of the people OF Canton
"a. M'GREGOR, President"
Mr.. McGregor is a democratic mem Der
Of the board of elections The meeting
Of the club was attended by populists
and democrats. A dispute arose over
Sewalls name. The club is the outcome
Of an effort to fuse the democratic and
populist vote.
The new North-west., 1896-08-07

OficiulIy Opened Today in Northern
MfchiEan.

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, Aug. 3.--The 500
foot lock was officially opened at 1920
o'clock today, when the revenue cutter
Andrew Johnson and the river and har-
Dor Improvement steamer Hancock We're
locked" through. No official program
marked the opening Of the largest lock in
the world and The completion of one of
the greatest engineering feats in the his
tory Of the country. The lock was COM
menced in 1889. 1t is 300 feet in length be-
tween the gates, and 100 feet in length
over ali, 43 feet high. 100 feet wide and will
accommodate boats drawing p feet Of
water
The new North-west., 1896-08-07
RAILWAY STRIKE IN PII"TSBuRG G
May Come Soon IL Labor Is Not Rec
O:nizeI

P1ttsburg, Aug. 2.-The United Labor
League, at meeting tonight, decided to
take up the fight of the employees OF the
Consolidated Traction Company, for the
recognition of the organization
A committee was appointed to confer
with the officials of the company If
they refuse to recognize the organiza ton
the league will assist the traction en-
ployes in the event of a strike against
the new rules recently promulgated by
the company.
The new North-west., 1896-08-07
cAREss WON ON TIME ALLOWANCE
Initial Yacht Race of Coves Week
of 1895.

Royal London Yacht club today marked
the opening of Cowes week of 1896. There
are fewer yachts flying the stars and
stripes in these waters than in 1895 The
prince and princess Of Wales and Duke
and duchess of York were on the -oyll
yacht Osborne. Britannia, Ailsa, Caress
and Satanita started in the race for
yachts exceeding a forty rating. The
course was so miles. Britannia was
first home, Ailsa second, Satanita third,
but Caress won on time allowance. Me
teor's new boWsprit is to be altered be-
fore she races again.
The new North-west., 1896-08-07

Fourth Annual Conference Begun ia
New York State.

Marlborough, N. Y, Aug. 3.--Believers
Of nearly every denomination arrived in
large numbers to take part in the fourth
annual conference of the Brotherhood of
the Kingdom, an organization of Chris
tian workers brought into existence about
five years since, and which has grown to
considerable proportions. Distinguished
dyines and laynen from many states took
part in the proceedings. Today was de-
voted to the reception of guests and O. de-
votional meeting, and the exercises of the
week will be inaugurated at daybreak to-
morrow.
The new North-west., 1896-08-07
HE FOUND A SMALL FORTUNE
Nebraska Attorney UneartheI am Ex-
press Order for $500.

Nebraska City. Neb., Aug. 3-Whie an
attorney was looking over the papers Of
the late Eugene Wilhelm at his old home
near this city he found an express orler
for $500, issued in 1858 at Placervlle, Cal,
and sent by Mr.. Wilhelm to his wife,
Martha Wilhelm, and payable to her or
der. Why the order was never caSiled
Mrs Wilhelm, who is an old woman, is
unable to explain. The head Of the com
pany at New York has been notified that
the order has been placed in the bank
for collection.
The new North-west., 1896-08-07
CONNECTICUT WILL BE ON HA>p

Delegates Sent to the Gold stand
ard Democratic Meeting.
New Haven, Conn, Aug. "a meeting
of the gold standard democrats of this
state from each congressional district was
held in this city today for the purpose of
selecting delegates to the gold standard
democratic meeting in Indianapolis, AL
gust Z, to discuss the advisabilty Of hold
ing gold standard convention. The fol
lowing were chosen delegates: Joel A.
Sperry of New Haven, Judge Charles G.
Root of Waterbury and David A. Wells Of
Norwich.
The new North-west., 1896-08-07

Walter Crafts, Columbus Bank
President, Expires Suddenly.

Columbus, Aug. 3-A telegram from
Pittsburg says that Walter Crafts was
found dead in his bed at the hotel this
morning. He was president of the Com
mercial National bank of Columbus. C.
A. Firestone of the Columbus Buggy COM
pany, which failed Saturday, is a direc-
tor and stockholder Of the bank. The
buggy company had only $4,000 Of The
banks money, hence the theory of suicide
is secuted.
The new North-west., 1896-08-07
Declines to Interfere.

johannesburg, Aug. 2.-The Standard
Diggers News publishes an interview
with President Kruger in which he
stated he had declined to interfere in be-
half of DR.. Jameson. The president
pointed out that the British governme menc
had still to decide who were the ringlaad-
ers in the Jameson raid.
The new North-west., 1896-08-07
CLASSICAL AND SCIENTIFIC
COURSES
COLLEGE OF MONTANA.

Normal and Preparatory Courses. Spe-
cial Courses in Art, Music, Typewrlt,
ing, Stenography, Bookkeeping an'
School Of Mines, Department of En-
gineering and Chemistry, Including
Mathematics. Surveying, Mechanical.
Civil and Mining Engineering, Met
allurgy, Minerology, Assaying, Gen
eral, Analytical and Applied Chemis-
try, Blowpipe Analysis, Etc. Open
to both sexes on equal terms.
For terms apply to the President.
at Deer Lodge, Montana.
The new North-west., 1896-08-07

Jealousy Caused IL Double Murder at
Cripple Creek.

CRIPPLE Creek, Col, Aug. 2.-Frank Da-
Wis killed Robert Pickett tonight, cutting
his head nearly off with razor and alss
cut May Rivers SO badly that she will
die. He then cut his own throat, but it
is not thought the wound is fatal. Pickett
was dance hall proprietor, and Davis
the porter OF the place. The woman was
an inmate Of the place, and Jealousy
caused the tragedy.
The new North-west., 1896-08-07
Wool Men Assieneil.

Boston, Aug. 3.-The wool commission
firm Of J. D. Eaton & Co. made an as
signment for the benefit of creditors to-
day. Joseph w. Spalding is the assignee.
The liabilities are placed at s240,000. No
statement Of assets has been given out.
The failure is attributed to the poor con-
dition Of the wool market.
The new North-west., 1896-08-07
BURNING HOUSES OF CHRISTIANS
Musse1mans Comm 1tting More Out
RACES In the island of Crete.

Athens, Aug. 3-The Mussulmans have
burned 200 Christian nouses In the village
of Ka11odike, in tine province of Selice,
island Of Crete, and 1t Is feared that the
Christians as reprisal are burning the
Mussulman villages Hostiltties have
been resumed in various parts Of Selma.
The new North-west., 1896-08-07

Four Members of the Stafford Crew
Are Missing.

Manila, Philippine Islands, Aug. 3.-The
British ship Flora P. Stafford, Captain
Smith, from New Castle, N. 8. W., on
April %, for this port, was abandoned at
sea in latitude 6 north and longitude 100
east. -Four members of her crew are MISS
ing. The Flora P. Stafford was built at
Blomidan, N. S. W., in 1888 She regis
tered 1850 tons, and was owned by c. s.
Smith
The new North-west., 1896-08-07
Judge Pratt Is Dead

New York, Aug. 3.-Judge Calvin E.
Pratt Of the supreme court Of New York
died at Brooklyn today. He was born
at Princeton, Mass, July %. 1879.
The new North-west., 1896-08-07
What is
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Casoria is DR.. Samuel Pitchers prescription Infants
and Children contains neither Opium, Morphine
other Narcotic substance Tt is harmless substitute
for Paregoric, Drops Soothing Syrups, and Castor Oil.
1T is Pleasant Its guarantee is thirty years. by
Millions of Mothers. Castora destroys Worms
feverishness. Castoria prevents vomiting Curd
Diarrlaa and Wind Colic Castora relieves
teething troubles constipation and fatuency.
Castora assinlilates the food regulates the stomach
and bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. Cas-
toria is the Chilren's Panacea-the Mothers Friend
The new North-west., 1896-08-07
CastOria.

"Castoria is SO we'll adapted to children tha&
recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me-"
II. A. ARCHER, NJ. D.,
III So Oxford ST., Brooklyn, n. Y.
"our physicians in the cbildren's depart.
ment have spoken highly of their expert.
ence in their outside practice with castoria,
and although we only have among cur
medical supplies what is known as regular
products, yet we are free to confess that the
merits of Castoria has won us to look with
favor upon it.'
UNITED HOSPITAL AND DIsPENsARY,
Boston, Mass.
ALLEN c. SMITH, Pres. -
The new North-west., 1896-08-07
Castoria.

"castoria is All excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me Of its
good effect upon their children"
DR., C. c. OsGooD,
Lowell, Mass.
"castoria is the best remedy for children Of
which am acquainted. hope the day is not
far distant when mothers win consider the
real interest Of their children, and use Castoria
instead of the various quack nostrums which
are destroying their loved ones, by forcing
opium, morphine, soothing syrup and other
hurtful agents down their throats, thereby
sending them to premature graves"
DR.. J. F. KINCHELOE,
~s..-. -..5=3." Conway, Ark.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-08-04
Especial to The HeraldO


BOISE, Idaho, Aug. Sit has been
months since Dick Thomas and his
wife mysteriously disappeared from
their farm on Silver creek, Owyhee
county, and no trace of them has yet
been discovered. They disappeared as
completely as though the earth had
opened and swallowed them.
Whether one or both were murdered
and their bodies cached in some mac
cessible place. is as much of a mystery
as it was last spring Immediately after
the disappearance became known.
Instead of clearing, the mystery has
deepened, and recent attempt at
murder on the Thomas ranch has
placed another snarl in the already
woefully tangled sl1ein.
According to a story that reaches
Boise, an attempt was made a few
days ago to murder Mrs. Murphy. a
sister Of Mrs Thomas, who has been
living on the Thomas farm since the
disappearance of Thomas and his wife.
Mrs. Murphy was hanging clothes on
the line, when someone concealed in a
bunch of willows near by threw a rock,
striking Mrs. Murphy in the forehead,
inf1icting a fearful cash. Mrs. Murphy
fell to the ground as though dead.
When found some time afterward she
was still insensible, but shortly recov-
cred consciousness. The officers of
Owyhee county have a mystery to I'M
ravel that has but few parallels in the
northwest.