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Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-10-09
LOOKING BAD FOR THE MELcHrp.
The Portland Detectives Think TN.
Have q Good Clue. IVY

Portland, Or, Oct. 2.-William AuIa,,
ger, who mysteriously disappeared aim =,
a year ago, 1t Is now thought was a.
nected in some way with the Melcba,
scandal.
He was engaged to May MacMahar
the girl whose dead baby was used 4
the case. and they had arranged 10 nm
away and get married. Melcher, ~
girls stepfather, got wind of the affair
and the intending bridegroom suddsnly
disappeared.
The detectives have set to work lookIny
for Auldinger, but so far they have baae
able to find no trace of him. The 81,
is confident he was made away with frnr,
the farm, and according to her story az
found some bones there. A gun Ia ALA
in evidence that was found in a nawr
shop, which the pawnbroker said vas
left there by a man who gave his mama
as H. l.. Myers. At the same tina thss
this gun was found Mrs. Melcher wrots
to the police that Auldinger had nm
away from the farm and stolen a shot.
gun. The similarity of the initials ~
detectives consider link in the chain
OF circumstanial evidence against ths
MelcherS.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-10-09
a BIG DAY AT CANTON
TWELVE STATES REPRESENTED
IN MKINLEY's CALLERS.
Protection Was Largely the Burden
of His Story to the Pennsyl-
vania Delegations.

Canton. Ohio, Oct. 3.-Today was the
most notable day for delegations yet
experienced. In the enormous crowds
present IL states were represented by
delegations, ranging from small CLUBS
of Wheelmen to many trainloads of citi-
zens, representing all interests. The
demonstration began early and contin-
ued until late, special trains arriving at
short intervals from early morning until
late in the afternoon. Major Mckinley
addressed 16 audiences on his lawn. The
audiences represented many delegations
as high as seven being included in one
audience.
All day the streets were filed with
marching clubs, gaily uniformed blcy-
clists, bands and drum corps. and ka-
leidoscopic effect was ever in view with
the shifting banners. flags, streamers,
decorations and other campaign para
phernalia.
The most elaborate demonstration of
the day was made by the wheelmen, un-
der the auspices of the National Wheel
mans Mckinley Club. The incessant
rain of the past week interfered mater
tally with the proposed overland trip,
but many came by train and were in
| the parade, and at the meeting addressed
by Major Mckinley, clubs from u diff
| ferent states were represented. The ad-
dresses on behalf of the wheelmen were
MADE by II. L. walker, preSlueHt, w. l
williams, vice president, and w. w.
| Watts, eXecutice committeeman. Among
| the delegations addressed were the Ii
| oga county, Pennsylvania, delegation
the students of Wooster university, the
Union Veteran Patriotic League and AL
legheny War Veterans Club, the STAN
| ina Club of Cincinnati; a committee rep
resenting the mechanics and silversmiths
| employed by the Mauser Manufacturing
COMPANY of New York and Chicago. who
presented Major Mckinley magnificent
gold loving cup, and delegation rep
resenting the Bonemians and Slavonilns
| of Cleveland.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-10-09
ECKELS ISSUED A STATEMENT
Does Some Figuring on the Gold In
the Banks,

Washington, Oct. 4-Comptroller Eek.
els has issued statement giving tho
results of an investigation made by him
of the amount of all kinds of money held
by the banking institutions of the United
States on October /. The number OF
banks and trust companies were 1925,
and of n clearing houses. covering all
such institutions in every state and ter
ritory and the District of Columbia re-
ports were received from 5I23 banks and
trust companies and &C clearing house
associations. The information, although
incomplete is, the comptroller says. of
such a character as to enable a fair and
correct result from all to be approVi-
mated. OF the 5723 reports received, 3l5S
were OF national banks, 1894 state banks,
4e7 savings banks, go of private banks
and "a of loan and trust companies The
total amount of cash in them was report
ed at $nS124,SI9. From the report re-
ceived and from other Information
available the comptroller finds that the
total of gold certificate holdings of the
banks on July was 1907, 1857.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-10-09
ST. LOUIS is FULL OF DEMOCRATS
Bryan VIII Speak to the Working
mems Club.

st. Louis, Oct. 2.-Throngs represent ting
local and out-of-town organizations
crowded the headquarters of the National
Association of Democratic Clubs at the
southern hotel today, enrolling the clubs
IN the national order. 1t is expected that
at least 1900 delegates will be present to-
morrow. The total club attendance win
be many times that number. Presid,r
Chauhcey f. Black and other officials Of
the national association will reach here
tonight. Vice President Stevenson. who
Will make the address at the convention
IS expected tonight. Vice Presidential
Candidate Sewall has wired Secretary
Garulher that he is unable to leave The
campaign in New York. and can MOI -
tend Mr.. Bryan has telegraphed that he
certainly Will address the Workingm ,n' :
Bryan club after his auditorium sneerh
me parade of democratic clubs tonight
" IN De lile greatest ever held in St. Louis.
1t Is expected that $4,000 marchers Vii
be in line. VIZ
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-10-09
i. e Acre. Of


,eton, Oct. Reconnaissance
l45reux of the general land office has
made his annual report to the secretary
of the interior for the past fiscal year.
The land selections for the year were
1S209, 600 acres, of which 4Ss0,915 were
homestead entries and 6,7S9,591 railroad
selections. The increase of selections
over the previous year was 4.S27,672 acres
The cash receipts were $2,262, 431, an in
crease of $72,907. The lands patented to
railroads in satisfaction of grants was
Is, 527, S44 acres, an increase of 7,3i3,5US
over last year. The agricultural patents
were $40, 400, an increase OF 1854, 4S0. The
total number of acres patented was 22-
669, 1863. The vacant public land is 6OO,-
040,6u acres, of which 313, 651,S61 acres are
surveyed and 2SS, 3SS, $40 unsurveyed The
amount surveyed during the year was
| 1888, 800 acres. Considerable attention his
been given during the year TO correct
| surveying, and in nearly every public
/ land state resurveys have been ordered
upon reports of the examiners.
| Commissioner Lanoreux makes the
| following recommendations; That appro-
! priations for surveys and resurveys OF
| public land be made continuous that
1 laws be made creating the Office of sur
| veyor general of Alaska; establishing ma
tional irrigation commissions; for COM
pulsory attendance of witnesses at hear
lngs in contests before the district land
officers; for the protection of timber on
public forest reservations to regulate
timber on public lands not embodied
within forest reservations. and for the
protection of timber and other growth III
the public domain from destruction by
fire.
Nearly all the legislation recommended
Is pending in congress. The report con
tains a review of the entire work of th(
1 wWrif6 In Of
feet of past legislation and decisions Of
the court in land cases.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-10-09
JOSEPH BANK RonBER ooNFEssns
Expecting to Die He Tells the Whole
story.

La Grande. Or, Oct. 1.-The name Of
the robber that was wounded but not
killed in the bank robbery at Joseph
yesterday is Tucker. He will recover,
but made confession when he expected
to die.
He was released from the penitentlary
few months ago and was taken into
the bank robbing scheme last Tuesday
by Fitzhugh and Brown. The agreement
was that, after the booty was divided,
he would go back to Prairie creek, where
he had been working, and the Others
would go on to Idaho.
The posse In pursuit of Fltzhugh have
not yet returned. His horse. saddle
hat and clothing were found this morn
ing. He evidently changed horses about
six miles from Joseph. No other trace
of HIN has been found.
When Brown, who had the sack con
tanning the money, was killed, Fitzhugh
ran to him, picked up the sack and
took Browns pistol before mounting. i
was Fred Wagner who did the effect
ual shooting instead of Alexander Don.
nelly, and had Wagner not run out Of
cartridges Fitzhugh probably would not
have escaped.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-10-09
HUSTLED THEM OUT OF THE TOWN
EIIensburg Citixens Quickly Settle
the Hobo Problem.

Bllensburg, Wash, Oct. 2.-The excite
ment over the assault on Mrs. Mires last
night eliminated this morning in a large
body of citizens securing the brush ad-
jacent to the railroad and ordering every
hobo to leave town. About half a dozen,
all that could be found, were hustled
out but no violence was offered them,
although every man carried strong
stick and was prepared to use 1t II the
hoboes resisted. 1t Is believed that the
gang got news of the citizens visit. and
had nearly ell skipped. The people of
Ellensburg are determined to be rid of
this nufsance. and very likely some of
the tramp fraternity will get badly hurt
II they stop on here.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-10-09
DECIDED AGAINST MIR. EAwcErr
I"coma'S Mayor Has Not il. Firm,
Seat Yet.

Olympia, Oct 2.-The supreme oo,,r+ ,,.a
decided against Mayor Fawcett IN hi
application for the Issuance of a writ rr r,,o
hiDiting and restraining Judge Pritcbard
OF Tacoma from proceeding to nnnisb
fawcett for contempt Of court, in rerIsl
ing 10 deliver up possession of the OFF,
OF mayor to Orr. "0 ot''ce
me supreme court practically holds
t mat fawcett,s appeal bond, in his an0naI
In In, lhe Judgment Of Judge Pritcbard
TaSslns nm mn from the office of mayor of
,,e acon ma. does not stay that Judgment NJ
vest title of office in Fawcett nendin,, 20 OF
appeal Fawcett can now process ,,, i.ie
nis appeal to the supreme conrt s %a,l
fritchards Judgment. If ii is revarso5 I'm I'm
Hlie 10 the office will be regained If IN ms
OFT VIII be the citys executivs 'ot'
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-10-09
SENATOR BUTLER FEELS ELATED
Says Fusion In Indiana Means Much
to the Ticket.

Washington, Oct. 1.-The officials Of
both the democratic and populist head
quarters claim to have no informatlon
regarding the report that Candidate WsE
son contemplates Withdrawing from inc
vice presidential contest. The report
thought to be not well founded.
The populist nationaI committeeman
are elated over the accomplishment Of
fusion in Indiana, Notwithstanding wat
sons protests. Senator Butler says u "
dicates the success of the committees
efforts in states where fusion is not w
accomplished. and above ALL that Ins
rank and file of the peoples party VIZ
show on election day that they regalu
the defeat of Mckinley and gold moho,
metallism as the paramount question !,
the campaign. Senator Butler VIII issu'
an address after Mr.. Bryan's letter AZ
cepting the populist nomination Is pun
lished.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-10-09
rii'L OPERATORS PLACES
nut the Canadian Is Having pIo
OF Trouble

montreal Mohtreai, Oct, 2.-Asaistant Garer,,
t Mata tS Iait has wired to all no moi, IS
who luz, ram dispatchers and operato rs
d,vs t hau o, stopped work have now Two
nduhder, and that if they des;rsS "a .hsir
SGlne the places they had voI,,n ~ re. re-
sven up they must do SO b.fora : ny
IA. "a; To-Day or their places viii ~. sn p;
Nun nl,n new men. The message aIso .t nnea
ha ,a' ,, many men on the Ontario q. CO
os N DIVISIONS and on the main linz S.s-
20 Mo[th Bay have already Con. h .ast
syor VOTE IA, ana that the company can oS Si
ILL., existing vacancy with sood an IN
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-10-09
GEAR WILL SOON BE IN GAY PARIS
Elaborate Preparations for His En-
tertatnment,

Cherbourg, Oct. 4--All is now in read
mess for the arrival of the czar tomor-
row from England. The French north
ern squadron. which is gathered to hon
or the Russian guests of France, COM
prises q vessels. This flotilla leaves
Cherbourg a little before 10 tomorrow
and will meet the Pole Star. having IN
board the czar and czarina, at the edge
Of the French waters. just the extreme
of the three-mile limit. The man-of-war
Dupuy de LONE will convey NJ. Faure,
the president of the republic, to the
meeting point of the czar's yacht and
the French squadron. President Faure,
after the salutes are fired, will then re-
turn to Cherbourg and await the arrival
OF the czar at the landing stage.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-10-09

Texas Trading steamer Searched ~
a Spanish Cruiser.

Galveston, Texas, Oct. 2.-The sIoa%
ship Gyller, a Norwegian vessel unu ~
charter of the Texas Star Flour MILE ls, y,
this port. plying to Cuban ports, IN -
sailing out of Cienfugoes, August -
at p. M, was fired upon by stiaa ass
ship. The shot whistled just above ..S
smokestack. The Gyller hove 70 a,'
was Immediately boarded by armed men'
who demanded to inspect the ship ~
pers. Captain Rasmussen satisfied Wv
boarding party that the Gyller was =
trader, and they departed, refusing y
answer questions. Captain Rasmuss.-
Is sure the stranger was a Spanish wa
ship. The Gyller was on the high 7ee'
10 English miles from the coast.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-10-09

ID drahde, Or Oct. Eddie ALA, -.
S S,pokane won the one mile open in tT Ua
p picSGle races here today, Morgan 'n op
so ", tlahu second; time, 2;23 Allen "a
few ' wast. 'a me from hurting his knee a
TWO hours before the race wac Unly
An the other riders have been h oal'eu.
ram Tor several days. This w te,e 70
q, Tniy professional race of the dav I ue
is entered again tomorrow. uas' lie
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-10-09
DESTRUCTION WAS WIDESPREAD
Peninsular State Frustrated by the
Tidal Wave.

Jacksonville Fla, Oct. 2.--The Citizen
says that the reports that have been
sent out concerning loss of life a Cedar
Keys are grossly exaggerated. 1t Is so
far positively known that 20 persons
have been drowned in that vicinity. In
addition to this 1t is feared the crews
of numerous sponging vessels were lost
during the gale. but as communication
with that district is still impossible, any
statement of probable numbers would
be the merest guess work. In the inter
ior of Florida, the destruction OF prop
erty was great, but no loss of life is e
ported.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-10-09
..MINUrE MEN OF ,oe, onGAN1zING
To Protect the Ballot Box in Every
State.

Washington, Oct. 4.--The official jour-
nal of the Knights of Labor will an
nounce tomorrow that a new organiza-
ton of workingmen TO be known as the
Minute Men of 49, is being formed.
The purpose of the organize ton, as an
nounced, is to offset 1.-THE intimidation
and coercion" claimed to be practiced at
the ballot box in every state. NJ. J.,
Bishop of the knights of Labor signs
the call to organize.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-10-09

London. Oct. 4-The Daily Mail as
serts that nihilists have held several ex-
cited meetings in london recently. Some
Of the nihilists, says the paper. were in
favor of an attempt upon the czar's life,
but the majority In favor of snaotion car
rlsd the day on the ground that Eng
',,s was the only country whore an asy-
let fer the nihiiists-
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-10-09

He Tells the College Students All
About IT

Canton, Ohio, Oct. 3.-In Major Nc
Kinleys address to the Franklin and
Mckinley Sound Money and Protection
Clubs, composed of the students of Woo
ster university, he said in part:
The principles OF the republican party
are 80 universal In their character, so
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-10-09
Bride Committed Suicide.

Cairo. ILL.,, Oct. lat o'ciock s ~,
morning Mrs. Frazer, bride OF iS ~.
days, shot herself through the heart nv y,
Ing instantly. No reason Is given. *. IL,
young couple were prominent In cnu's"
society.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-10-09

Cairo, Oct 2-The khedive has confer
red the grand Gordon of the Osmanleh
order upon Sir Herbert Kitchener, sirsisr
e the Esyptlaa forces,
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-10-09

Paris, Oct. 1.-Gaulois says that IN s,v.
OF the disturbed state of affairs az M assa
gascar, 1900 troops will be disra .saor
there after the fetes to be held 10 noTt 4
OF the visit Of the szar and ozarins
Paris. l Rs fa.is ~
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-10-09
Generous DR.. p.,

| ChlCon. = 70 Ut. FeNr10u
w SSn'Cago, Oct. a-Dr. T X
tho M yrUrntSe6 $4,000 to the Trusts. A.
srr.sd 1V y. Holyoks Association he Oh
Ing f,1nS !" save them 400 fer the tui,c
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10
East Charleston.

April IL. W. Stevens is repairing the
inside of the house he bought of Don
Albee.
Adna Cohleigh is home from Thettord
on q vacation.
John Stevens was home from st. Johns
bury on a short vacation last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Royce were called
to Boston last week by the death of Mr..
Royce's brother.
Mrs. Arthur Bentling from Oronoka,
Mimi, has been visiting at her uncle's, S.
c. Streeter.
Mrs. Sam Davis is quite sick at the
home of Mrs. Martha Davis.
The funeral of ]. S. Underhill, whose
death was mentioned last week, was held
at the Church Sunday, March 20, Rev
Mr.. Marvin officiating. The large con.
course of people which gathered showed
the high esteem in which he was held by
both old and young. The floral tributes
were very fine. Mr.. Underhill leaves q
widow and large number of friends to
mourn his loss.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10
ictOry.

April 1.-The new road machine has
come and we expect something pretty
fine in the shape of roads this year.
Err. McShane has finished logging for
Tincarre.
Miss Carrie ]. Wilson has gone to o,
F. Wilson's in CRANKY.
Minnie Quimby has finished work at
Gallups Hotel and left Victory. But
where, oh where is Fred?
1t is reported that 0. NJ. Gallup has
sold his hotel to a party in Lancaster
but whether it be true or not we cannot
say for sure.
Eta and Hobert Russell are visiting il
Springfield, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Belser were calling OF
people in town few days ago.
Mrs. E. A. Damon is expected hom,
soon from Barre where she has beer
spending the winter.
William McGinnis, a man who ha
long resided in this town, died at hi
home last week Tuesday. Funeral at hi:
house Friday, Rev. ]. B. Knowles offici
ating. Mr.. McGinnis was a good man
kind and honorable neighbor, and his
family have the sympathy OF all who
knew him.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10
Ltinenblirg.

April III. F. Warren was home from
St. Tohnsbury over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Z. White have returned
from Miles Pond.
James Warren returned from Kirby last
week.
Carl Phelps has gone to St. .Johnsbury
to drive an ice wagon this summer.
d. W. Ball goes to Boston to work this
week.
Several of the friends of Messrs. Balch
& Thomas were invited to Sunny Side
last Friday evening to partake OF new
sugar. All report 'sweet" time.
Z. H. Hartshorn went to St. Johns
bury on business last Monday.
John Aver has moved on to the Paris
Stearns farm in the west part of the
tUwu.
Miss Mabel Dodge of st. Johnsbury
visited in town last week.
Rev. c. H. Tucker preached his fare
we'll sermon Sunday to large audience.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10
North StratfOr,I, n, III,

April THE Easter Concert at the
Baptist Church was very fine, each and
every one doing their parts well. Mrs
Norcott and Mrs. Clark had the training
of the children which is an assurance
that the work was well done. The flow.
ers were very pretty and the Easter lilies
added not little to the appearance Of
the church,
The Republican party must uv. boar
too much weight on their Reed as there
is danger gifts breaking, as there was
the last election.
The Loyal Legion gave sugar party
last Saturday evening which netted a
gOodly sum for the fountain.
Mrs. Vim. Danforth has been in Boston
the past week furnishing her new home
at Groveton.
Mrs, Ed Finnegan is to move to Island
Pond. We do not like TO lose our old
neighbors.
The choir OF the Sacred Heart rendered
q new mass for Easter under the instruc.
ton of the organist, Clara Finncgan
The floral decorations were beautiful
The Catholic fair commenced Monday
night.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10

Rev. Geo. o. Howe preached his fare
we'll sermon at Grace NJ. Z. Church last
Sunday morning. 1t is not generally ex,
pected he will return to Island Pond. He
has been here four years and it was the
wish of his people that he should return
for another year, the full term allowed
by the conference, hut his poor health de-
mands change. The good wishes o.
our entire community go with him and
his wife, irrespective of sect or creed. I'm
der his pastorate his Church has thrived
and prospered in all branches of its great
work, and he has been good man for
the town in every way. We wish him
Godspeed and abundant success wherever
he may be located.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10

We interviewed Louis Follett on this
topic recently, he being considered an
authority, and he gives it as his opinion
that a moderate and judicious use of the
pun is not Objectionable, on the contrary
it is enjoyable, healthful and commenda-
BILE. He recommends three good fresh
puns a day, each directly after a meal is
eaten will aid digestion and hurt no one.
I'VE wish we could limit him to this mum.
Der daily, but it is Follett to ask it, He
does not think the pun originated with
Adam, for had there been a punster i'll
the Garden of Eden when Adam was
there, the first man of the human race
might have overheard a pun from the
punster by putting his ear to the keyhole
for subsequent events showed that Adam
was an Eve-dropper. The son Cain is
suspected of inventing the pun said Louis,
but he doubted if the suspicion was well
founded. He believed it grew out of the
fact that several of Gains remote de.
scendants are now living in the State oI
Caintucky, and yet this is rebutted by
the fact that Cain was a prohibitionist
for at an early day he organized a clul
and tried TO induce his brother to join il
but was not Abel. Nor could Louis be
lieve that the pun originated with Noah
for it is doubtful if that worthy coulc
Noah pun had he heard one. Coming
down to these days our friend intimatec
that Speaker Reed was quite a joker, anc
liable when presiding to so far forge
himself as to explain that the main ques
ton is shall the Maine man be nominated
for president. We could remain no long
er, despite our shortness, but if furthe
information is required call on Louis
that Napoleon of puns, who objects t
going out for his dinner because the wait
ers always give him the bony part.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10

The Roman Catholic Church was the
scene of pretty wedding last Tuesday
morning when w. F. Finnegan and Miss
Winnifred A. White, two of our popular
young people, were united in marriage
by Rev. FIR. Trottier. Mrs. Causebrook
presided at the organ. The ceremony
was performed in the presence OF large
number of personal friends. Mr.. and
Mrs. Finnegan were the recipients OF
numerous presents, Conspicuous among
them being handsome parlor suite pre-
sented by the groom's associates, show
ing the esteem in which they are held. 1t
was their intention to proceed to Mon
treal on wedding trip but the sudden
indsposition of the brides mothercaused
| a post ponement of this. The HERALD
joins in the general congratulations and
wishes the newly united pair long and
! happy married life.