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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-02-15
CASHIER EXCEEDED HIS AUTHORITY
But No Evidence Has Been Found That
He Appropriated Funds.

Rome, N. Y, Feb. 9.-The Associated
Press correspondent had an interview
with President Utley tonight in regard
to the Fort Stanwix bank. President
Utley said that up to the present moth
ing has been found on the books of the
bank to show that Cashier Barnard ap-
propriated funds to his personal use,
but he added that the cashier had ex-
ceeded his authority.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-02-15
THE HovAs ATTACKED THE FRENCH
out of Four Thousand. Three Thous-
and We're Killed.

Port Louis, Island of Mauritius, Feb
IA French newspaper published on
the island of Reunion publishes mes
sage from it's correspondent at Anata-
narivo, dated January "a, declaring that
a great conspiracy has been discovered
there. The correspondent asserts that
1000 Hovas attacked the French, but
were repulsed with the loss of 5000
killed.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-02-15
AMNESTY PROMISED TO ARMeNIArs
The Sultan viii Pardon Those at Zeitoun
Upon Surrender.

Constantinople, Feb. 1.-THE porte
has informed the ambassadors of the
powers that it agrees to grant amnesty
to the Armenians who have been for
a long time past besieged by Turkish
troops in the town of Zeitoun, after re-
voting against the Turkish rule and
capturing the town.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-02-15
STRIKE IN A BICYCLE FACTORY
TWO Hundred Men Walked Out Because
aEoreman Was Discharged.

Chicago, Feb. 10.-Two hundred men
employed by the United States Bicycle
Company went out on a strike today,
according to one of the company's Of
ficials, because foreman was discharg-
ed Saturday, and upon the refusal of the
company to reinstate him the men
walked out. No serious trouble is eX-
pected.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-02-15
HEARING ON ARMoR PLATE MAT IERs
Senate Committee Listened TO Note,
Men on the Question.

washington, Feb. S-The senate COM
noittee on naval affairs today continued
it's hearing on the armor plate contracts.
Ex-Secretary Tracy was before the COM
mittee for four hours and went over the
entire ground covered by Senator Chand-
ler's resolution including the contracts for
Harveyized steel and nickel plate. An
drew Carnegie and John Wharton were
also before the committee.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-02-15
uHL AS AMBASSADOR TO GERMANY
Nominated bv the President and Con-
firmed by the Senate.

Washington, Feb. 1O.-The president
nominated Edwin F. Uhl of Michigan,
assistant secretary of state, to be am
bassador extraordinary and minister
plenipotentiary of the United States to
Germany.
The senate in executive session con-
firmed the nomination of Hon. Edwin
f. JJhl, as ambassador to Germany.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-02-15
FUNERAL OF GENERAL JOHN eIsBoN
Hero OF Many Battles Laid to Rest in
Arlington Cemetery.

Washington. Feb. 10.-The remains of
the late General John Gibbon arrived in
this city from Baltimore this morning
and were escorted to the Arlington GEM
etery. where the interment took place
this afternoon with full military hon
crs
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-02-15
COUNT HoHeNLoHe's DECLARATION
Disposes OF Bimetailism as Far as tn
Government Is Concerned.

Government Is Concerned.
London, Feb. 10.-The Berlin CORE
spondent of the Times says:
Chancellor Won Hohenlohe's declara-
ton in the reichstag disposes of bimet-
allism as far as the government is con-
cerned. But it is hardly likely the agi-
tation will subside. 1t will be used
further as a means of propaganda in
company with Count Won Kanitz's re-
jeeted motion for a grain monopoly.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-02-15
Mr.. CHAPMAN win Do.

Washington, d. c., Feb. 9.-Comptroller
Eckels announces his approval of the Sc
lection of p. w. Chapman as assistant
cashier of the First National bank Of
Pullman.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-02-15

Snow to the depth of a foot fell at Roch-
ester, N. Y, yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
THE CUBAN RESOLUTIONS.
House Set To BE Substituted for the
Scnnte's.


WASHINGTON. y. c.. February ~
When Mr.. Ledge. in the Senate. this
afternoon. offered the text Of the Cuban
resolution. as reported TO the House as
an amendment to the pending commit
tee resolutions in the Senate, it. was
not without design. 1t was done after
a hurried conference between Messrs.
sherman, Morgan. and Lodge. of the
Senate committee. and Mr.. Hit. chair
man of the House committee. The Sem
ate committee will hold a special meet
ing tomorrow morning, al which time
the House resolutions will be considered,
and recommended 70 the Senate as a
substitute for those now before the Sen
ate. The committee was polled this
afternoon, and, according to the state
ment of the senators. this result Is lore
Swallowed. The committee will urge the
Senate 10 adopt the resolutions i'm this
shape. for by so doing L will indicate
a unity Of action in both branches Of
Congress.
But one change will be made The
concurrent form OF the resolutions. as
reported 10 the House. will be changed
into a joint resolution by the Senate COM
mittee tomorrow. Should the resolution
pass the Senate tomorrow I'm this form
an agreement having been reached TO
take the vote at ( o'clock, when the reso-
luton reaches the House, Mr. Hit will
move 20 concur I'm the Senate resolution.
and the resolution will speedily be sent
10 the President
The changing Of its character 10 "ioint'
resolution requires tn, approval Of the
President. and, If that approval is given.
IT IS held by many that this will he
equivalent % recognition OF the insur-
gents rs belligerents
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
MORE TROOPS FOR WELLER.
An Engagement Near La Union
Insurgent Forces Worstcd.

HABANA, February 2.-The steamer
Montevideo arrived to-day from Spain,
bringing 2,l1S troops to reinforce the
army here.
General BaZan, who was given the COM
mand OF 5000 troops who recently ar
rived, started for Santa Clara to-day.
An engagement has occurred near la
Union, province OF Matanzas. between
government column and the forces
under Maceo and Rabi. The rebels lost
four killed and forty wounded. The troops
sustained no loss.
The rebel leader Vega Narela has been
made prisoner at Manzanllo.
YELLOW-FEVER APPEARS.
PUERTO PADRE, CUBA. February
18th, via TAMPA, FLA. February u
The military commander Of this city.
Major Ildefonso Navarro died Of yellow
fever on the 10Th instant. His funeral
was made a public event. He was an
organizer and worker who had made many
friends. This very early appearance OF
yellow-feyer creates anxiety In the garri-
son.
\ band Of negroes under the mulattr
commander Nillauueva, on January 2let.
hanged Don Saturnino Ferdaudcz. an i'm
offensive merchant OF Bauta. His sole
'iiii' was MS i'FdiiH 10 SPAN.
GOVERNMENT SUCCESSES.
MADRID, February "a dispatch to
the impartial from Santiago de Cuba
says that General Munoz. with I20
Spanish troops, has defeated a force Of
2co0 insurgents al Sllospacio. and that
General Prats attacked AlaceO's com
maud, 1000 strong, Tuesday at Lomas
Guamagarot, and there was skirmishlng
throughout the day The Spanish lost
eighteen killed, the enemy forty-two.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
DEATHS.

HENRY.-Died, at SIS o'clock \. NJ,
February nth az her residence. No.
81 north Tenth street. Mrs. VIRGINIA
ROBERTS HENRY. wife OF \. h Henry
The funeral will take place AT 4 o'clock
=. VI FRIDAY from the First Baptist
church. Friends and acq4aintances re-
spectfully invited to attend.
Norfolk and Petersburg papers plea se
copy.
NOWLAN.-Tntered into eternal rest.
on the morning Of the 18th instant. At s
o'clock. az the Baptist Home. Mss
LUCINDA NOWLAN. after long and
painful illness, which she bore with
Christian resignation.
She leaves a devoted sister and many
friends 10 mourn their loss.
Forever with the Lord.
Amen. So let Il be.
Her funeral viii take place at the
home On FRIDAY At half-past o'clock.
Friends invited.
Snunton (Na) papers please copy.
TRUMAN.-Died. February 18th. at iil5
4. NJ. al his fathers residence. No 92l
Venable street, WILLIAM LINWOOD.
infant son ~ T.. r. and Julia III. Truman:
aged month and Is days.
This lovely bud. so young. so fair
Called hence by early doom:
Just came 20 show how sweet a dover
In Paradise would bloom.
Ere sin could harm or sorrow fade,
Death came, with friendly care
The opening bud to Heaven conveyed.
And babe II blossom there.
Funeral will take place at O'Clock
FRIDAY. February 18th. at the above
named residence. Friends and acquainr.
ances respectfully invited.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
CHANGES SIDE-THACISED.
The Changes Postponed IntiI Tues
dag, Which Means They VIII sleep.


tn. bills recently introduced IN the
House 10 amend the charter Of this city
will iu an probability never pass out Of
committee, and the labor Of the gentle
men who have interested themselves in
having the charter amended viii APP
parently prove iu vain.
The Count s. Cities. and Towns Com
mittre. 20 which the bills were referred,
met yesterday morning and considered
them. and finally decided to pass them
by until next Tuesday.
Mr. RedIy. a member Of the committee.
and the patron OF the bills. was not
present and i'm his absence Mr. Murphy.
who said Dc acted on the advice of MI.
Reddv. asked that the bills be- postponed.
he finally made a motion 10 pass by.
which was unanimously agreed TO.
The Senate Library Committee yester-
dav considered the bin instructing the
Secretary of tra Commonwealth 10 de
liver 10 the Confederate Memorial and
Literary Association certain relics now
in the possession Of the State. ana heard
Colonel Cary iu behalf Of the organiza-
ton. after which they decided 90 defer
action upon the measure until joint
meeting OF the committees from both
houses had been held.
The joint Committee on Criminal Tx
ueuscs reported yesterday afternoon the
bills advocated by Mr. Parker, of South
amDtOu. amending sections i0l6. 1863, and
SOS of the code, which passed the House
some time since. and which, if enacted
viii exclude all trials for misdemeanors
FROM courts Of record, except on appeal
These bills will save great deal Of eX-
pence IN executing the criminal laws. but
81 is feared that they Will not pass the
Senate.
Mos.rs J. r. Booker, c. c. Taliaf,rro, c.
H. Harrison. and $. : Thomas the House
committee who visited the Virginia Mil
tary Institute, viii submit their report TO
she House to-day They will speak In
most complimentary terms OF the man
ag-meut and discipline o. the institution.
and will recommend additional facilities
Tor cooking and heating. They contend
hat the most rigid economy is practccd
at the institution; and that every dollar
given by the State toward its support
yields a generous return.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
BALTIMORE AND OHIO.
No Truth In Statement That IL VIII
Default.

NEW YORK. February 1.-THE follow
ing statement. which is official, was
given out late to-day:
There is no truth in the rumor that
,he Baltimore and Ohio Will default on
March lst The negotiations for the
collateral trust-loan intended TO take care
of the floating deb and provide new
capital for the needs Of the company
have progressed very favorably up 10
the present point, and neither the mem
hers Of the syndicate nor the COM
many see any rea on why the same
should not be completed on satisfactory
basis.
.The rumors in regard 10 EXpert-Ac-
countant Little's report are unlouhded' as
ne merely confirms the statements made
by the report OF the cOmpany's account
ing officers. as Of February l, lN6 Mr.
Iittle's examination confirming that re-
mort both as TO the amount Of Indebted
ness and as to the earnings Of the pro-
pqrtv The alarming statements. there
fore. as TO this report are untrue, as
they show nothing as TO floating debt
and net and gross income more than
what has already been shown by the
companys accounting officers. Mr.. Lit
ties examination was intended for the
purpose or SJlsiSlnS lhr SSh'H'aNr as 10
the correctness Of these accounts Of
February 1. 1886"
The foregoing statement was supple
mented within an hour by the follow
ing:
president J. X. Cowen, OF the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad Company. states
that, so far from there being foundations
for the adverse report made ir New York
to-day In regard 10 Baltimore and
Ohio affairs, the facts are that the
experts have finished their examination.
and find the conditions as represented
10 the Board Of Directors; that the securi-
les in hand against the floating
debt are ample. and the plan for the
rehabilitation OF the property has pro-
yressed so far as To meet with the APP
proval Of the directors, and win be ready
for announcement In very short time"
A RECEIVERsHIP THE TALK
BALTIMORE. MD. February IA
receivership for the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company is the absorbing topic
In leading club circles here tonight.
one OF the best-informed financlers
I'm the city went so far as to predict that
John X. Cowen. the president Of the
company, would be named as receiver
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28

repeal Of the charter would be a disgrace
10 Kentucky.
Senator McCord spoke in favor OF the
bill. He said the rates charged by the
Southern Pacific were the highest I'm the
country. He also said the repeal OF the
charter would not hurt any one.
Senator Bronston asked the Senate to
stand by the charter and not repeal II.
Senator Goebel closed the argument
with strong appeal to the Senate 10
pass the bill. He said the very fact OF
tho companys coming 900 miles TO get
charter was nm evidence OF fraud. He
said he had received letters from men,
women, and children begging for the
passage OF the bin.
The bill was then put upon its final
passage. and lost by vote OF % TO S.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
RuMrUS ~ BALTIMORE.
Sensation Among Local Politicians
and OiIice-Seckcrs.

BALTIMORE MD. February 27-The
Republican majority Of the city Council
created q sensation among local politi-
clans and odice-seekers. and played a
trump-carl tonight 10y passing a series
OF ordinances repeating the laws giving
10 the Mayor the appointing power Of
city officers. Other laws were enacted
providing for the election o. such officers
by the two branches of the Council IN
joint conference. Some of Mayor Hoopers
appointments have not been satisfactory
10 the members OF the Council. Though
Republican. he claimed the right TO re-
appoint Democrats TO certain positions.
The cOuncilmen. on the contrary, insist
on having clean sweep IN all the de-
partm-ntS. and have held up several of
the Mayors appointments. The Council.
on joint ballot, consists Of twenty-seven
Republicans and six Democrats. Three
OF the former refused 10 vote with their
colleagues on the ordinances tonight.
and the Democrats withdrew from the
meeting. The law requires the Mayor 10
sign or return ordinances within five
days. Should he refuse TO sign those
PASSED tonight the Republicans claim to
have enough votes In each branch TO
pass them over mis- veto. About co OF the
principal offices remain 10 be filled. al
fccting more than thousand positions In
the citv's service.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28

evidence whatever that the immersion OF
the vessel had been increased In the
mean time. Very respectfully yours,
EDWARD 4. PHELPS.
- PIERPONT MORGAN,
WILLIAM G. WHITNEY.
"A. r. MAHAN.
"G l.. RIVES"
After the reading Of tnsse commune
cations. Captain Ledyard Jumped TO his
Feet and asked unanimous consent OF
the meeting 10 the withdrawal OF his res
olutlon of February 18th. msnding
LORI Dunraven's resignation. This was
willingly granted Then Captain Led
yard proceeded TO read another resolu-
ton, preceding II with a ringing speech
denouncing Lord Dunraven's actions.
ana preamble declaring that Lord
Dunrayen, by his course. has forfeited
the high esteem which led 10 hts election
as an honorary member Of this club
The resolution ~ as follows:
Resolved. That the privileges OF hon
orary membership extended 20 the
Earl or Dunraven are hereby withdrawn.
and that his name be removed FROM, the
hst OF honorary members OF the club"
Nhen captain Ledyard concluded there
was a great outburst Of applause. Some
one called for the yeas and nays and
they were ordered. As each name was
called the response came In clear tones.
aye. When the name OF the sturdy.
Oh ex-Commodore James ID. Smith was
called he bounded 10 his feet, end shsS-
ing his DIST dehantly. responded AYE.
ana thousand Of them IL / could" This
evoked numerous applause from the as
semblage.
THE ONE "No"
great surprise was EXPRESSED when
me name OF Chester g. Monroe. owner OF
ne Oriva' was called. and he answered
40. Forty men had voted-thirty-nIn
III favor OF expulsion AMI one In dis
approval The action OF Mr. Monroe was
matter OF much regret 10 the Yachts
men men as they had hoped TO gtignatize
d,,, 20 IN 10y unanimously throwing him
out OF the club Mr.. Nonroe's co,,re, 80
heartily condemned by the members
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
within forty-eIght hours. possibly to-mOr-

within forty-elght hours, possibly to-mor-
row.
The official statement. sent out from
New York to-day 20 the effect that there
was no reason 10 believe that Mr.. Lit
ties report will be unfavOrable, and
which f. understood here az having come
from President Coweu. who IL now
In New York had no effect towards
checking the rumors.
4 weil-known stockhOller asserted that
the Garrett interest is divided on
the question OF recevership. one branch
being in favor OF immediate action. while
the other side contends that the step
can be avertcd. Those favorins tho ap-
pointment OF receiver argue that IL
would be beneficial, inasmuch as re-
organization seems inevitable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
FATAL STREET DUEL.
Possibly Three Deaths VIII Result
\ Indy Wounded.

ATLANTA. GA, February "A spe-
clal to the Constitution from Rome. Ga,
says: one OF the most exciting street
duels that ever occurred in Georgia was
fought here at 2:3) o'clock this after
noon. v r. Sanford shot and fatally
wounded Policeman Mulkey Sanford was
also seriously and perhaps fatally.
wounded and several others were wound
cd by stray shots.
Sanford and Mulkay became involved
in quarrel. and Mulkey knocked a
friend Of Sanfords down with club.
Both men drew pistols and began Il
street duel Mulkey was shot i'm the back
Of the head while retreating EX-Sherlff
Morgan Matthias was -hot by a stray bull
let In the arm and side. and may die.
Bud White was shot in the arm. and had
his finger shot OFF. An unknown lady
was slightly wounded Sanford has n
flesh wound IN the back OF his neck, and
his clothes are shot in three places.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
Fatal street Shooting Anra,,

ST LOUIS, February IA deadly
shooting ARRAY. wherein one OF the vic
TINS died on the street amid an excited
throng. occurred here at O'Clock this
evening. Or. Edward A. Dill. a dentist
at NO. $40 north Broadway. has as his
assistant j. j. Seaman The two quar-
relied this afternoon, and Seaman shot
Dlll IN the right breast The Doctor re-
turned the IRE as he fell Seaman stag
gered TO the street v,h blood squirting
from hole i'm his ST. p and expired ON
the sidewalk at Broadway and Morgan
streets Or. Dill was removed to his
home. His wound Is dangerous.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
ALLEGED THEFT OF NEWS.
suit for Damages Against u Press
Association.

NEW YORK. February 27.-The sun has
taken energetic and summary steps to put
an end to the stealing Of its news by 4 %
Chicago Associated Press. The theft OF
the SUMS exclusive advance report OF
the Queens speech was chosen as an ex-
ample. and Mr.. Hearst. OF the Journal.
having informed the sun that It's appear
ance I'm his paper the San Francisco Ex-
aminer. was due to its having been fur
nished 20 that paper by the Associated
Press, suit was promptly instituted. and
the papers in an action 10 recover 10000
damages have just been served by the
United states Marshal on Mr.. c. W.
Knapp. Of the Executive COMMITTEES of
the Associated Press; Mr. Horace White.
the vice-president. and Mr.. G. S. D.ohle,
the assistant general manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES STRUGGLE.
victory for J. Observation-Disclosures
of Mckinley.

LIMA. O., February G.-The struggle
between the Sherman and Foraker fac
tons for control Of the county convention
to-day resulted In a decisive victory for
the latter. They secured the delegates
to both State and congressional conven-
tlons. The Foraker people were the
first to present a resolution to endorse
Mckinley. and Il was adopted unanl-
mously. In the selection of delegates To
the district convention those pledged TO
vote for Mckinley delegates to ST. Louis
were successful.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28

NEW Work. February 1.-THE South
ern states Freight Association brought
its sessions In this city 10 a satisf. tory
close to-day. leaving the situation in a
very satisfactory shape. All Of the rail-
road and steamship lines in this associa-
ton promised 10 stand by the existing
agreement. and accept the ruling Of Chair
man Haines. until such rulings should be
reversed by the Executive Committee.
The Seaboard Airline is not a member
Of this association
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
CARPENTER AND WALES.
These Naval officers Retire-seIf-
ridge and PenrOse Succeed

WASHINGTON. D. c., February a.
Rear-Admiral Charles Carpenter and
Medical-Director Philip 5. Wales. ex-
surgeon-general OF the navy. each cele-
brated his 9th birthday to-day by re-
firing from active service on account of
age Commander Thomas O. Selfridge
Jr., commanding the European naval sta
ton, is promoted TO rear admiral through
Admiral Carpenters retirement. and Med
ical-Inspector Thomas y. Penrose be-
comes medical director through the re-
tifement OF Mr.. Wales
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
Printers on. strike.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, February
27-The printers on the Evening News
struck this morning, and unless the pend
ing controversy is settled tomorrow The
Times force will follow suit. The men de-
mand $50 per night for composition. and
Sc for day-work. The proprietors offer %
cents less. with bonus for work over
certain amount. Indications late tonight
are that the Times cOmpositors will
strike.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
SOUTHERN PACIFIC II. II. CHARTER
hin Repeating Ii Defeated I'm the
Kentucky senate.

FRANKFORT, KY, February H.-The
bin repeallng the Southern Pacific railroad
charter came up In the Senate this after
noon. and was defeated. Senator Yves.
singer opened the proceedings with
speech against the bill. He showed that
a similar charter could be issued by any
county court In the State, and said the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES STRIKE.
Five Thousand Members of the Bal
timOre Union Idle.

BALTIMORE. MD, February 27.-One
OF the largest labor strikes ever inaugu-
rated In this city is now on in earnest
Five thousand members OF the United
Garment Workers organization remained
away from their work to-day. This n
eral strike is the result Of a smaller strike
begun last week against Schloss Brothers
a Co and continued this week against
Strouse Brothers. one demand of the
strikers is for the recognition OF their
organization in all MANUFACTURED estab-
llshments, 10 the exclusion OF knights Of
Labor or non-unlon workers. The manu-
facturers refuse T. consider this demand