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The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1896-05-16
A u.anectSd Princes.

OF oil uaembeft At the royal family
the duchess OF Fife II the one who dis
likes publicity the most, and probably
no other princess goes into public 20
often without being recognized. The
duchess il extremely fond Of walking
and does most Of her shopping ON foot.
and - ahe generally wears : thtck ven
her identity Il seldom revealed. Her
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1896-05-16
TOWN HISTORIES IN DEMAND.
The New Colonial Societies Looking Up
GonoaloEieS.

Tno New Colonial Societies Looking Up
Genoalogies.
To know what kind Of books are
most called for at the Congressional
library would probably surprise 90 per
cent. of the novel-reading public
throughout the United States. The
demand is not for general historical or
scientific works, nor for 1omances and
dramatic literature, but just for simple
"town histories" Under this rubric
is comprchended those works which
describe the historical events of the
foundation and development of general
municipalities. And the most remark
able thing in connection with the con-
stantly growing popularity OF town
histories is the fact that the demand
comes chiefly from women.
One Of the attaches of the Congress
sional library recently asserted within
the hearing of reporter that the de-
mand for these municipal records BY
women was assuming enormous pro-
portions.
What peculiar charm does a town
history exercise in modern American
womankind? was asked Of the libra
rian.
For some time was puzzled about
it myself" said the librarian, "but it
is no longer secret. The craze of most
women to join the Daughters of the
American Revolution and the Colonial
Danes IS responsible for it. If you
have any female relatives who might
have suspicion that they came of his
toric stock, just tell them what great
army Of their fair sisters are doing,
get the earliest history Of the town
in which their ancestors lived, find
some family name there, and make out
q prima facie case of their eligibility
to membership In the Daughters or
Danes, by tracing connection with
the same name on the roster Of the
revolutionary army. That Is being
done continually, and accounts for the
popularity of the old town histories. p
Washington Post.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1896-05-16
Identified BY Their Brands.

On the big. unfenced ranges Of the
west cattle from one herd frequently
stray away and join herd be-
longing to another ranchman, and
for mutual convenience and protection
the cattlemen in the various states havo
associations which keep agents 1T tho
principal cattle markets to watch for
such strays and see that the result OF
their sale is credited to their proper
owner, no matter in what shipment
they r1zch the market. During last
year 1904 head Of stray cattle belonging
to ranchmen IN the Black hills counr
try were picked out in Chicago aud 91
head in Omaha, and through the asso.
citation their owners received the money
from their sale. The cattle are denti-
fed by their brands.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1896-05-16
K8f0HUM, IDAHO, SATURDAY. NAY 16, 1896.

It has been proposed to preserve this
collection Of objects A. an indication OF
the Rastronoinic prowess of the bird in
life. in much the same way that brave
warriors sometimes have cases contain
ing their trophies by the side OF their
torAba. or as the saloons OF doughty
champions Of the Schuetzenfest are dec
Grated with the prizes won at the tar
ce+a-N. Y. World.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1896-05-16
sailing Round the World Alone.

00010X k6000Q t0O W 0110 A1o00s
Capt. Joshua Slocum. who sailed
from East Boston nearly year ago to
circumnavigate the globe In his 40-foot
sloop Spray, has been heard from -
being At Sandy Point, in the Straits Of
Magellan, on February 16. His original
intention was to make the trip to the
westward by the way Of the Isthmus Of
Panama, but finding that it would be
impossible to transport his vessel aeross
the isthmus, he determined to make tho
journey by sailing east He crossed
the Atlantic, and had reached Gibraltar,
but hearing there that there were pl-
rates In the Red sea, he again turned
westward, and after tempestuous pas
sage across the Atlantic, reached Per-
Brasil, on October 5, which
was the last heard Of him. until the
news just recsived. Boston Transcript.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1896-05-16
opreaA ef Dtseoee.

In view OF the fact that there has
been = erest deal Of agitation on the
subject Of spreading disease by burial,
the following statement from an en-
inent phySician win be found interest
ing: "Carcasses Of animals infected
with different diseases were buried ae
nearly as human bodies would have
boon. Baciiit OF cholera could no
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1896-05-16

wM. HYNDMAr.
.,,,ry-AT-LAw, Kstchun. idaho;
rTOks,S;cns. in all the Courts snd Lsnd
p g.. % in the State.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-08
DEPOSITS AND WITHDRAWALS.
Only $2,27o,OOO Is Taken Out and
$1,OOO,OOO Received.

NEW YORK, Jan. 7.-Considerable in
decision was manifested today by some
OF the gold shipping houses, and addi-
tlonal orders were given about the close
or business. The actual amount to be
shipped tomorrow is 81, 275 900, and this
total is below previous estimates 1t is
currently believed that the exports for
the week will exceed $1,000 900. The
amounts that will be sent away tomor-
row are: LaZard Freres, 81 ,625, 900 in
bars, 100000 of this being gold engaged
week ago but withheld; Won Hoffman
d Co, 100000 in bars; Heidelbach. lex
elnelmer q Co., $500, 200 in bars and $780,
GOO in coin. An engagement of SS50. 600
III gold coin was made by S. F. Smithers
C Co. The probable disposition of this
gold has not been learned but the order
Is alleged to have been traced to the
Bank of New York. Officials of the in
stltut1on named would neither affirm
or deny The reports 1t was rumored
tnaI very large aggregate amounts Of
gold had been deposited at the SUBJ
treasury in exchange for greenbacks
Inc only definite information that came
TO hand on this point was of two depos-
ltS or SoOO,OO0 each, one by Zimmerman e,
forshay, bullion dealers (who have been
importers OF the precious metal presum-
abIy In behalf of the Morgan bond syn
dlcate), and the other by the Mercantile
National Bank Of New York. So far as
could be learned these deposits do not
renect any concerted treasury relief
movements by the banks and the Oh
Ject OF the deposits was concealed in
both instances. -
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-08
L. o. o. f. INSTALLATION.
An Interesting Double Event Mt
Merriam Park

A joint installation of the officers of
l. 0. 0. f. lodges of Merriam Park,
Hamline and ST. Anthony Park took
place at Columbian hall, Merriam Park,
last night in the presence of 800 mem
bers and fri ,nds of the Midway district
lodges.
Owing to the great demand for the
services of the grand lodge officers this
week, they were unable to be present,
put they were represented by the INSTALL
ing staff of the Dayton's Bluff lodges.
Ihese officers had committed to memory
the installation ceremony and conducted
In a very impressive manner.
The officers installed from HamIine
were: N. e., A. Ostrander; V. G., w. H.
Carothers; treasurer, G. S. Innis; secre-
tary, e. L. Allard. From Merriam
Park: n. G., Robert II. Campbell: V.
u, James Gimblett; recording secretary.
George Powell; P. secretary, K. b. Ham
l!ton; treasurer, B. jacobson. From
Wlldey lodge, st. Anthony Park: n.
u, M l.. Strong; V. G., w. f. Damert;
recording secretary, J. P. McKewn; p.
secretary, j. NJ. Morris; treasurer. C. N.
LeVeue
After the installation ceremonies Prof.
q. ). lnnis, of Hamline university, de-
nNered very neat address of welcome
TO the visitors. He said the lodge mem
bers and newly installed officers greatly
e'ppieCidleu the nonor bestowed upon
them by the very large attendance of
their Midway district friends who at
tended to witness the ceremonies.
piano solo was then given, followed
by recitation by Miss Katie Wills
meyer, of Merriam Park. Both num-
pers were highly appreciated by the au-
dlence. Grand Secretary A. L. Bolton
then made few remarks upon the GEN
eral lodge work
"A song by Benjamin Boltman was
given, followed by brief address by e.
"A Paradls, who told what he knew of
secret societies
The programme was closed by an adj
dress by F. L. Powers, who spoke of the
past and future of Odd Fellowship.
An elaborate banquet was then serv-
ed, followed by dancing.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-08
A NEW ASSESSMENT NEEDED.

The statement made by Judge Lusk
to the Civic Federation last evening
expresses in figures the absolute ne
cessity of readjustment Of the as
sessed valuation Of real estate in this
city. The G l o b some time ago called
attention to this subject. We need a
Encouragement Of valuations within
the city itself, having reference to the
changed values of property compare
lively in different parts Of St. Paul
We need still more reduction of the
entire amount Of valuation, from the
standard fixed at time when market
prices were out of all proportion to
those that rule today. The mainten-
ance of these high assessments is not
only a direct injury to the property
and a deterrent Of transfers, but it
carries with it, as statistics show, a
heavy and unjust burden to the tax
payers of st. Paul.
The areas Of st. Paul and Mime
apolis are practically the same. If the
population of the latter is as much
greater as the returns Of the state
census show, then it's real property
should bear a correspondingly higher
valuation; since greater density of
population and increase of assessment
go naturally together. Yet it appears
that the assessment valuation of prop
erty per inhabitant in st. Paul is SITS
as against only $611 in MINNEAPOLIS
and S59S in Duluth. While the cities
which contain about % per cent of the
states population pay practically one
MALT OF its taxes, it appears that the
property owner in st. Paul pays over
II per cent more than the resident of
Minneapolis, and 80 per cent more than
the holder Of real estate in Duluth
In local taxation this cuts no figure
On the state tax rolls it makes a dis.
elimination against st. Paul which
imposes upon us an annual burden
OF about $4,000 more than our eu,1it-
able share. St Paul does not desire
to pay less than it's fair quota. No
reason exists why it should continue
TO pay more. A readjustment of as
sessed values in this city is demanded
by every consideration of seIf-interest
and cannot meet with just objection
in any quarter. stas-s
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-08

1t should be given the preference by every
organized workingman.
have reference to the displacement of Ia
Dor through improved machinery, which fails
to open any avenue whereby the unfortunates
may become re-employed. hence the necessity
OF a shorter workday in order TO absorb the
surplus labor thrown on the market through
this cause
would suggest that the trades and labor
assembly, state federation of labor and all
afhliated bodies, draft set of resolutions
emDody1ng this idea as the one of most vital
interest to the labor world at this time, urg-
ing upon Commissioner Wright the absolute
necessity for national universal eight
hour workday as the most feasible and prac-
ticable solution of the present glutted condi-
ton of the labor market which is gradually
but surely bringing wages in America down
TO the European level.
Impress Col. Wright through these resolu-
lions, that all the protective duties will not
raise wages one iota long as the labor
market is overstocked. the law of supply and
demand works as inexorably in this connec-
ton as in any other. If labor organizations
would only stand by their principles there
would be but two political parties in Amer
lea today. The labor party and the anti-Iabor
party. The first plank in the platform of the
labor party should be the demand for "a
national eight-hour workday." This would
certainty be guide for the masses when de-
clolng as to how they should cast their votes.
IL would simply be question Of for myself
or against myself. Under the present sys-
tenn. while both the Democratic and Repub-
mean parties pose as friends of the labOring
man, neither of them can boast of a single
plank in their whole platforms that would
benefit the unemployed and scantily paid
masses as much as the one l have suggested
as the basis for a labor party platform
This is not local, nor partisan matter.
put relates to the welfare of the whole peo-
pie, and, l trust. will serve to contribute
Information for the treatment and discussion
OIL social and industrial problems" as re-
quested by Commissioner Carroll D. Wright
am, respectfully,
G. One Of the Unemployed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-08
THE GLOBES ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

The G 10 b e desires to express its
acknowledgment of the handsome COM
plinent and recognition conveyed by
it's selection yesterday as city printer
by unanimous vote. 1t appreciates
the courtesy Of the Republican men,
bers Of the council in acquiescing thus
handsomely in the decision of the ma
jority. 1t appreciates still more the
support of the solid Democratic mem
bership, and the good words which
these gentlemen were kind enough to
speak of the G. o b e itself. We have
of this community, and particularly to
defend and advance those Of the DEM
ocratic party. The G e believes in
that party as the custodian and repre-
sentative of the ideas and principles
by which alone free government and
good government are to be realized.
1t would be unworthy of itself did it
not rejoice to have received the ready
and cheerful support Of every Demo-
crat in the council. The most crafty
ing fact in this connection is that the
selection of the Globe was made
without the slightest pledge asked,
given or received in any quarter. 1t
has simply become, as a Democratic
newspaper, the official publication of a
Democratic city, through the free
choice of it's Democratic representa-
tives. While it will endeavor in the
future as in the past to uphold that
party's interests, it will be as unfet-
tered in its judgment and as free in
it's criticism as it has ever been.
We are especially pleased with the
selection, at the same time, Of Mr..
question of Mr.. Kingsley's professional
fitness has been raised; and the at
tempt to defeat him by an underhand
war of personal abuse was rebuked as
it deserved, to the satisfaction, openly
expressed, of Republicans as well as
Democrats. The time has passed in
this city, we believe, when this I'M
Clearly method of attack can be eff
fectual Most to be welcomed Of all
the results of yesterdays action of
the common council is the cordial
agreement of all the Democratic men,
bers upon united policy. Dissension
has been healed Democrats are ready
to stand Loyalty by each other, and
party harmony presents the pledge Of
party victory to come. To those who
believe, as we do, in the mission Of the
Democratic party, this closing Of the
ranks is the most suspicious event of
all. By this sign we shall conquer.
To united party, bent upon an hon
est and economical administration of
government through Democratic
agencies, the G. o b makes it's ac-
acknowledgement, and in supporting it's
cause will find fitting coincidence Of
inclination and duty
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-08
REFRIGERATION LITERATURE.
Secretary Groat on the Possibilities
of the MOyement


of the Movement
Secretary P. B. Groat, of the Mime
sofa State immigration association. is
sending out circulars setting forth in
comprehensive manner the SCOPE and
details of the organization. .-.... ..
The circular in part says:
BY thorough county organizations through
out the state. supplemented by individual eff
forts on the part of the citizens generally in
each of the counties, we can, by a unity of
purpose and vigorous work, increase the pop
ul 6 OF the state 100000 within the year
1886 Most OF these new settlers will come
from the various states of the Union and
canada the largest portion coming from the
we, western ta 4, states, and will comprise chiefly
Weil-to-do farmers who have either sold their
farms at high prices in the older states with
me view of securing a larger, better and
cheaper farm in Minnesota or have been rent
ing lands at high rentals per acre and now
desire to make Independent homes for their
families in a prosperous state
Assuming that each of the new settlers
wili bring with them an average of $500 in
cash II VIII put in circulation in the state
S3D,O00,COO or new money, and besides they
Will bring large aggregate of value of per.
souai properly. These new additions to the
INHABITANTS OF the state will largely increase
all mercantile operations and materially adj
vance the value Of lands and ether real es
tdte. Ihey VIII encourage manufacturing en-
terprises and furnish employment to mechan-
les IN the construction of new buildings and
other permanent improvements They will
open up new agricultural districts and enlarge
the older communities in the settled districfs
They VIII give new growth to the towns
and add greatly to the general wealth of the
state: Minnesota has the natural resources to
JUSTIFY these claims, and all that is neces-
sary to do to bring about these results is to
INFORM intending settlers of the many ad-
Vantages which the state offers for success
IN diversified farming farm stock raising
dalTying and general business pursuits.
The attractive features which Minnesota
possesses in its healthfu climate. its excel
lent educational and commercial advantages
It's fertile soil and we'll watered surface its
extensive prairies. hardwood timbered belts
and forests Of pine. its handsome lakes and
picturesque scenery, its unsurpassed trans
portation facilities and convenience to lead
ing markets are highly appreciated by intend
ing settlers when informed on the subject
as evidenced by the fact that from 1890 tn
1888, period Of extreme business depression
and inactivity in immigration movements
Minnesota gained over 272 600 in population
as shown by the census returns while tbe
growth Of all the other Western states dur
ing the same time was comparatively small
or showed a decrease. The state of Kansas
habitants. ' III
Mr.. Groat also suggests local publications
setting forth local advantages letters from
farmers, descriptions of the country and
county immigration conventions and local
meetings for conference and organization
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-08
GOLD RESERVE MAY BE LOWER
THAN EVER IN A FEW
WEEKS.
JANUARY IS A BAD MONTH.
DUCE THE BALANCE TO $751;
100000.
ONE MILLION IS DEPOSITED
No Concerted Movement for Trcos
ury Relief, but the object Not
Apparent.

WASHINGTON, Jan. THE treas
ury today lost $2,163, 900 in gold bars
and s., O96,000 in gold coin, and received
from the Mercantile National bank of
New York $500, 900 in exchange for cur
rency, making the net loss for the day
81, 759. 900. This leaves the true amount
of the reserve at the close of business
$5S, 1926, no. In financial circles here the
fear is expressed that today's heavy
withdrawals are but the beginning of
heavy expectations. It is recalled that
during last January the Withdrawals
amounted to about $45, 900, 900, of which
S3O,OOO,000 were Withdrawn within two
weeks, and over 100000 in one day
The fact that thirty days must elapse
before the new bond issue can be
closed and the contracts awarded seems
to add to the anxiety heretofore felt,
and in some quarters the opinion is
expressed that before the 1st of Febru-
airy arrives the gold reserve will have
been reduced considerably below any
point it has reached heretofore
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-08
A DELUDED WOMAN.
Adventures of CorneIia SeibeIs in
Her Search for Millions.


LONDON, Jan "A reporter called
at the st. Geerge's workhouse today
to inquire into; the strange story Of
Mrs. Cornelia SeibeE, Of Brook Haven,
Miss, who was found wandering in
the streets of Londpn yesterday, hav-
ing apparently lost sher memory. Mrs.
Seibels is about eightyfour years of
age, and evidently lady by birth.
When seen this morning she was
dressed in an ordinary workhouse
blouse. She was able to talk connect
eddy on every subject except that Of the
fortune, said to be $5O,O09,0e0, which she
was on the way to Germany to collect
as her share of the great Seibels es-
tate. During the conversation she fire.
quently interrupted her remarks with
the statement that there Were mill
ions at stake" and said that when she
had secured her share of, the estate
she would distribute it, as she is un-
derstood to have distributed her prop
erty in Mississippi, to public charities
Mrs Seibels says she is cousin Of
the late Justice Lamar, Of the United
States supreme court, and she has in her
possession letters Of introduction from
Gov. Stone and ex-Gov. Lowrey, Of
Mississippi. She states that in 1867 a
firm Of lawyers, Sharp & Broadhead,
of st. Louis, Informed her that she was
the heir to the Temple estate in Eng
land and the Seibels estate at Elber-
cid, Germany. On her mothers side
she is direct descendant Of the fam
Gus Temple family of England. Since
1867 she has been trying to prove her
claim. A few months ago she deter
mined to come to England and from
here go to Germany, to place the mat
ter in the hands Of lawyers in both
countries. For this purpose she sold
property, consisting of 800 acres of tim
Der land near Brook Haven, for s., 100,
and went to Rotterdam, but she does
not remember the name Of the steam
er on which she crossed the ocean.
From Rotterdam she went to Bremen,
where the United States consul induced
her to start for London. She was wan
dering in the streets here and applied
to policeman for lodging, whereupon
she was conducted to the Casual ward
in the Buckingham palace road and
was later transferred to ST. Georges
workhouse. In addition to the 81 900
then found in her possession, $14,S0O
was found later today in bills sewed
in her clothing.
Mrs. Seibels is evidently greatly dis
tressed at her detention and is anxious
to return to the United States.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-08
DEFYING THE CHARTER

Mi. McCardy's explanations are sell
dom lucid, but the least perspicuous of
all is the Interpretation which he
places upon the plain and mandatory
provision Of the charter requiring the
common council to levy a two-mill fax
Tor the support of the public schools
Neither the circumstances nor the Ian
guage Of the law will bear any such
construction. The reasons why the
law was so worded are well remem-
bered by all who were in st. Paul
When the Bell charter was adopted. A
school board independent Of other con
troll had made large expenditures and
involved the city in debt. 1t was de-
termlned to take away from it the
debt-creating power. For that rea
son 1t was forbidden to spend
money except as appropriated by the
common council. On the other hand
it was intended to prevent, with equal
emphasis, the absolute control of the
school boards supplies by the council.
TO meet both these ends, maximum
and minimum revenue was ASSIGNED.
The council was prohibited from re-