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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-10-14
AUGUST It. KOERNER.
Republican Candidate for state
Treasurer


August Koerner, the Republican can
didate for state treasurer, was born in
Germany July Z, 1913, and emigrated
to this country when fourteen years
of age. He lived with his sister in
Missouri until 1860, when he went to
Vernon, Ind, to learn the milling bust
ness. The war of the rebellion fired
the ardor Of the eighteen-year-old Ger
man lad, resulting in his enlistment in
the Sixth Indiana and re-enlisted in the
Twenty-SiXth Indiana volunteer in
fantry. His service for the stars and
stripes covered a period Of four years
and three months, during which he was
in seventeen battles, including the
siege Of Vicksburg, and received q
wound in the left arm from minnie
ball at the battle of Prairie Grove
After the close of the war he went
to Troy, ILL.,, and engaged in book
keeping. In 1865 he made a trip to
Minnesota, where he was married to
Miss Katie McGannon; in 1867 he
moved to Minnesota, and settled on q
farm in Meeker county, but after los
ing three successive crops by hail and
grasshoppers he abandoned farming
and engaged in clerical work in Itch
field. In 1877 he was elected register
of deeds, a position which he occupied
for three successive terms, each time
by an increased majority. In 1890 he
was appointed postmaster at Litchfeld,
which position he resigned to accept
a seat in the 1898 legislature, to which
he was elected by handsome plural
ity, in one of the most determined polit
ical contests ever known in the coun-
ty. He was a member Of the Repub
lican state central committee for a
number Of years, from which he re-
signed when he became a candidate
for state treasurer. His faithful and
efficient service in these various posi-
lions, and his recognized integrity and
ability resulted in the warm support
which made him the nominee for state
treasurer; in 1894, securing his election
by the largest vote, with one exception,
given any state officer.
Mr.. KOerner's administration of the
treasurer's office during the past two
years has been such as to win the
hearty appreciation of all classes of
business men, without distinction Of
party. He has faithfully and intelli-
gently served the best interests of the
state and people, with Partially to
none, allowing no personal friendships
or prejudices to swerve him from a
thorough administration of the states
finances upon the strictest business
principles Though his first term of
Office has included the financial strin-
gency that caused several banking In
situations to close their doors, the
states interests therein have been
managed with such ability as to in
sure it's treasury against loss, and all
investments have been made with the
ccution and prudence that can only
be achieved by close personal attention.
Mr.. Koerner was nominated by the
Republican convention for reelection
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-10-14

Meanwhile, at the age of twenty-five,
Gov. Clough had chosen from among
the fair maidens Of the neighbOrhoOd
one whom he admired above oil others,
and it is still his boast that the best
deal he ever consummated was when
he led gentle Addie Barton to the altar
and made her his wife, to share his
successes and enjoy the prosperity
which he has won at such cost of bodily
toll and mental eXertiOn. The simple
happiness and cOngeniality OF their
lives has passed into prOverb among
their friends, and in all his busy life
of commercial care and political vexa-
ton there is one thing the governor
always has time to do, and that is to
contribute an hour, or day, if need
be, to the pleasure of his wife. To
them have been born three children,
only one of whom lived to the age of
maturity, the others dying in infancy.
The governors only child, Nina, is
the wife of Roland H. Hartley, prom
inent Minneapolis business man, and
a brother Of the well known "Gil''
Hartley of Duluth. Gov. Clough is
also grandfather, for Mrs. Hartley
is the mother of a handsome boy, who
bears the name of Edward, and whose
portrait is comprised in the family
group herewith presented.
Driffed Into Politics.
The question has often been asked,
how did Dave Clough, a hard-headed
practical man of business, come to
drift into politics? The true answer
has never, to the knowledge of the
writer, been given. About ten years
ngo, that is to say in 1885, there was
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-10-14
She Asked for Information.

Children-girls as well as bOys-are
born eXperimenters, and are fond of
verifying the statements of their
elders. A little city girl had been told
to keep off the street car track, as the
cars would run over her. The other
day she marched out to the side of the
track and hailed a car as it came along.
The car was stopped and the conductor
was at hand to help the small passen-
ger on board. II didn't want to get
on" she said. 81 was told that the
cars would run over me, and I want
to know if you would do such a thing
"YOu go home" roared the conductor;
and the little girl went home, wonder
ing why she had been refused the
asked-for information.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-10-14

be recognized In that way. The firm
of ClOugh Brothers. of which he was
the senior member, transacted an
enormous business, employing thou
sands of men in the woods, en- the riv-
err and at the mills, until the death Of
Gilbert Clough, in 1889, since which
time the entire management Of the
immense estate has devolved upon the
governor
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-10-14

by unanimous vote, and his support
ers at it's forthcoming election will
number thousands of appreciative vot-
ers from all political parties.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-01-16

OF the British was inspired early in life.
When but boy, during the revolution
airy war, he was taken prisoner by the
British. An officer commanded youne
jackson to clean his boots, which An
drew not only refused to do, but hav-
ing choice vocabulary of good, strong.
expressive words, he informed the Of
heer that he could go to that place
where thermometers are not long
enough to register the temperature. For
this he received a saber cut on the head
and another on the arm. He was Ches-
terfeldian in his manner toward wo-
men. He was ever ready to defend the
character of a woman with words or
pistols, and defamatory remark about
his wife cost noted politician his life
His memory will be an inspiration to
democracy so long as there is a demo-
crat 1t is perennial joke in politics
that in some sections south of Mason
and Dixon's line they are voting for
him yet.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-01-16
HER POWER IS WANING
Hesings Newspaper Talks of En-
gland and He- Policy.
HER NAVY CAN BE OVERCOME
1t Is Emperor William Who Has Given
the British Lions Tail Sc
we're Twist.

Chicago, Jan. S.-Postmaster Hesing's
editorially tomorrow:
Kaiser William, the surpriser, has
again astonished the world and has
caused CONSERVATION everywhere in
England. He especially likes quick ac-
ton and does rnlngs at which even those
nearest to him are surprised. Englands
traditional bartering, robbing and
rqwdy policy is gone one better by EN-
peror William, which has caused Eng
-lishmen to be beside themselves. Ger
man diplomats and consuls are every
where on the alert and as they are men
of intelligence and action the entire de-
partment of foreign affairs of the Ger
man empire is thoroughly posted on the
doings of the world.
Formerly England always had her
say. Now England's prestige is on the
wane. Notwithstanding the wonderful
navy of England, nobody fears its pow
er any longer, as it is well known that
England can not cope with the navy of
the combined powers, and that in a de-
termined and lengthy war no one would
suffer more than the English merchant
marine and the people OF England them
selves, whose industries depend upon
the importation of raw material from
all over the world, and whose people
could be very easily starved out if i'm
portations of grain and other food prod
ucts were cut off from the rest of the
world"
Cincinnati, Jan. S.-What two Ger
man dailies here will say editorially to-
morrow in reference to The German
and English quarrel is as follows:
The Volksblatt (republican) says:
THE present attitude of England and
Germany is hostile. There is no gain
saying this fact. This, however, does
not portend war. There will be an adj
Justment of differences that are stir
ring up both countries at this hour by
England quietly pocketing the slap it
has received at the hands of the Ger
MANS That it was deserN ed no one but
Englishmen will dispute"
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-01-16
ST. LOUIS PROMISES NOT TO eouee
Hotel Men Deny That the Convention
Means txorhitsnr hates

Hotel Men Deny J hat the Convention
Means txOrhitBnr Rates.
st. Louis, Jan. 9.-With one accord
the hotel men of this city give an EN-
phatic denial to a story which has been
extensively printed throughout the
country, to the effect that the rates
liked for the entertainment of delegates
to the republican national convention
are away beyond the agreement enter
cd into by them when the selection of
convention place was under consider
alton, and that the lowest price that
has been quoted for room at any ho-
tel Is SIG per day, no matter whether
only one person occupies it or not
gentleman not identified with either
OF the two dominant parties, and who
has been given access to the cores
pondence and rates quoted in reply
thereto by the principal hotels, has
made report In which he says 81
am satisfied that there have been no
eNtravagant demands for accommoda-
lions during the republican convention.
The prices for rooms to be used for
headquarters are in almost every in
stance the same as charged during the
democratic convention OF 1888. Regard
Ing the doubling up of guests in sleep
Ing rooms, everybody in the country
knows that IT is a nee ssity during
crowded times, and among the thous-
ands Of advance applications for quar-
ters received by the local hotels, there
Is not single one for a room to be oc-
cupied by only one person."
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-01-16
COURT MARTIAL OF CAPT. HEALEY
keNeHue Cutter COMMANDER Now on
IriaI Of san Franelseo.

heVenue Cutter COMMANDER Now on
Trial at san Francisco.
San Francisco, Jan. 1O.-No marine
investigation Of recent years has arous-
ed SO much interest in naval circles as
the one which opened at the naval yard
today, and in which M. A. Healey, I'M
I'll November last in command of the
revenue cutter Bear, OF the Boring sea
patrol fleet, is the defendant. The
charges are numerous. the principal
ones being that OF drunkenness and
conduct unbefitting an officer in the
revenue cutter service There are al
together about 20 Specifications, and
twice as many witnesses for the prose-
cution and the defense will be exam
med. The principal witnesses include
the subordinate officers of the cutter.
Captain Healey has been very popular
IN naval circles, and his friends in the
service, who are legion, expect his vim
dication, although the case. against him
Is said to be strong. The detail of the
board Is as follows Captain d. b..
Hodgson, of the revenue cutter Fessen-
den, at Detroit. president; Captain L.
N. Stodder, supervisor OF anchorages at
New York; Captain w. c. Coulson, as
sistant inspector Of life saving station,
san Francisco; First Lieutenant II. b
Rogers, commanding revenue steamer
Hartley, San Francisco, recorder, and
First Lieutenant w. II. Reynolds. reve-
nue. cutter Grant, Port Townsend, pros
ecuting officer.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-01-16
INVEST, AT WEISER. IDAHO.
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Hundreds FamlM lnon o Saw
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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-01-16
ENGINEER SAVED the PASSENGERS
Accident Near Springfield. IT,, Prevented
From heing Fatnt

Springfield, ILL.,, Jan. 10.-The Illinois
Central passenger train. leaving here
at $40 this morning. ran into an open
switch at Mud Lake, seven miles east
of this city. The engine and baggage
car turned over. The injured are En-
sineer Adam She'll head badly cut. per-
haps Injured internally; fireman, AIon-
20 Mcdonald, badly bruised and scratch
ed. Engineer Shell remained at his
post, reversing his engine and undouht-
eddy saved the lives of the 20 passengers
oy so doing, as otherwise the train
would have gone over the embankment
INTO the lake. He and the fireman jump
ed at the last moment.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-01-16
OUTPOSTS MOVING UP
British Advancing Into Venezue-
Ian Territory.
COkGRESSMAN'S STORY
A Semi Official Denial From London
of the Statements wade in the
Washington Dispatch.

Chicago, Jan. 1O.-A special to the
Journal from Washington says:
THE report that the British are
strengthening their outposts in Venez-
uela and advancing into Venezuela is
true. have myself received today pri-
vate dispatches from there corroborat-
ing it."
so said Congressman Livingston OF
Georgia this afternoon. He added: IL
can not show you the dispatch, it is pri-
vate. You can, however, rely on it, |
called on the Venezuelan minister this
morning and asked him to use his influ-
ence with Crespo to keep back the Ven
ezuelan troops. Should they advance
1t would precipitate conflict. at once.
That would render our Venezuelan COM
mission useless. We would be com
PEELED to back up Venezuela and we
would be plunged into war at once"
DENIAL FROM LONDON.
London, Jan. lot Is semi-ofIiciaIly
stated today that no such movement of
British forces towards the boundary or
In the neighborhood of the disputed ter
fitory in Venezuela, as indicated in the
dispatch from Caracas, via Nicaragua,
has been contemplated by Great Britain
and no addition has been made to the
'Hidu FORCE stationed some time IN the
Jruan district. Regarding the attitude
of Venezuela, 1t is added, there is no
reason to suppose that hostile action
upon her part is intended
Paris, Jan. 10.-Gaulois this morning
publishes an interview with ex-Presi-
dent Guzman Blanco of Venezuela, in
which he denies any connection with the
insurrection in Venezuela, and adds:
In the struggle to maintain the in
tegrity of our right, all parties are
amalgamated into a national party
which supports President Crespo"
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-01-16

Cleveland will fit in very closely with
the underlying principle of Jackson's
governmental policy, which was an I'M
compromising hatred of Great Britain.
The most distinguished guest of the
evening was Vice President Stevenson,
who was ran over from Washington
The sudden return to life of the dem
ocratic party, brought about by the
war message, will be studiously taken
advantage of by the party leaders, and
every effort will be put forth to make
all the political capital possible out of
the anniversary. Democratic leader
ship Is no longer a forlorn hope" said
democratic statesman two days after
the message. Last week the red auc-
ton flag waved over our camp. Now,
for the first time in over a generation
the national flag enwraps the democ-
racy from the Gulf to the Lakes" Jack
son clubs will celebrate the day all over
the country as never before. Chicago,
st. Louis, New York, Boston, New Or
leans, Baltimore and other large cities
VIII use the occasion to reform the
party lines for the fight of 1896.
Jackson's Day is the anniversary of
the battle of New Orleans, January s..
1915, when he routed the heroes of the
Peninsula under command of Yelling
toms brother-in-law forever settled the
question of British invasion in this
country, and gave to history a record
of the severest defeat ever sustained
by the English army.
Jackson's name stands next to JEFF
fersons on the roll of democratic pat
riots. Like Jefferson, Jackson was a
lover of simplicity, but he lacked the
culture, refinement and delicate graces
that distinguished his great prototype.
JEFFERSON was courtly and polished;
jackson was rough and ready. Jeffer-
son was diplomatist; Jackson was a
fighter. In everything except lofty pur-
poses they were dissimilar His ha trod
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-01-16
The MOTOR CAR BROKE THROUGH
Three Employees Terribly Mangled by an

ihree Employees Terribly Manglcd BY an
Accident Near Cleveland.
Cleveland, Jan. 9.-On the Akron.
Bedford & Cleveland electric .paliw.fy..
near Extraordinarily after : this morn
ing, heavy motor car and another car
plunged through the bridge over Tin
ker's creek, hurting three men into the
chasm beneath. The killed are: William
Young, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, body ter
ribly mangled; - Haymaker, Gallon,
Ohio Injured: Charles Glib, legs and
arms broken, internally injured 1t is
generally believed the cars jumped the
track, and the jerking caused the iron
girders of the bridge to snap.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-01-16
A SEVERE EARTHQUAKE IN PERSIA
Town or col Destroyed and Nearly One
Thousand People Persisted.

Teheran, Persia, Jan. 1.-TWO earth
quakes occurred in the district of Khal-
kaly, the first on the night of January
2. The large village of Janjabad was
destroyed and several others were par
tally destroyed, and 300 persons were
killed. The second earthquake occurred
January 8, and was very severe. 1t was
felt over an area of 10 miles. The town
of Col was destroyed and a thousand
houses were demolished. In addition.
great damage was done in many viii
lagos. The loss of life was very great.
There were 900 persons killed in Col
alone, and large number of cattle and
sheep persisted.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-01-16

Frankfort Ky, Jan. 1O.-Isaae VIII
son, democratic member from Nelson
county, is dying.
McCreary has withdrawn from tho
senatorial race and Brown has been en-
tered.
II Wilson dies the legislature will no
longer be tie politically.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-01-16
-KANsAs soAao os AeRIculruRe
Quortsr-Centennini Meeting ut Topeka
Wen Attended

wen Attended.
Topeka, Kas., jar. s.=Thrmers. poul-
try, swine md improved stock breed
ers, to the number of several hundred,
from all over the state, as well as from
Missouri and Oklahoma, were present
today at the opening of the quarter
centennial of the Kansas State Board
of Agriculture. Governor Morrill, well
coined the delegates, and response was
made by Hon. Thomas NJ. Potter, pres
ident of the board. Professor George
-. Morrow, of the Oklahoma agricul-
tural college, and L. A. Allen, of Kan
sas city, are among the special guests
Ex-Secretary of Agriculture Colman.
OF st. Louis, will deliver an address at
the third days session. Among the
questions to be discussed are: The i'm
portance of a deep-water harbor on
the Gulf of Mexico, popular education
In Europe, and the future of the cattle
industry President George r. Fair
child, of the state agricultural college,
viii give his impressions of foreign ag-
riculture, as gathered in trip through
Europe.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-01-16
is ENGINEERING MoeroNs BOOM
!. sioat fassetr OF New York oming to
This Coast

Denver, Jan. 10-A special to the Re
publican from Phoenix. Arizona. says:
j. 5. Fassett of New York, candidate
FOR governor against Flower, has been
In Phoenix for three days in company
with Vice President Croker of the
Southern Pacific, and during that time
has been in deep consultation with
Whitelaw Reid. He left this evening
FOR San Francisco, whence he goes to
Oregon. Washington, Montana, Nevada
and Utah. 1t is stated that his mission
Is to secure votes of the Pacific states
for Governor Morton in the St Louis
convention, as well as to arouse oppo-
sition TO Senator Platt
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-01-16
ARBITRATION GROWING IN FAVOR


49, P'foh " All Parties com
ing 10 their Senses.
London, Jan. 10.-The movement in
favor of arbitrating the Venezuelan
question with the United States is
growing day by day. The Westminster
Gazette. after having interviewed
statesmen of all parties, bankers and
others. says this afternoons:
Everywhere there were enthusiastic
expressions in favor of the proposal to
establish permanent court of arbitra-
ton"
From diplomats who had recent in
terviews with the foreign office, the AS
ISOLATED Press learns that there is a
decided change Of sentiment there. The
unbending antagonism to arbitrate the
Venezuelan boundary dispute first
shown in the high circles has almost
completely disappeared, and matters
look much more satisfactory than they
have at any time since the dispute com
menced.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-01-16
VIOLATED THE STATE GAME LAWS
Byron Bnrthoir win Lnnguish In +,
Colorado jail Sixty nnns

Grand Junction, Col, Jan. s.-In the
court today Byron S. Bartholf. who
brought 22.000 pounds of yenison fra,.
Utah to this place, was sentenced 10 so
days In jail for having game Illegally in
his possession. The venison was taken 70
Denver to be sold. the proceeds to 20 70
Mesa county. The deer We're killed IN
Colorado, but first taken to a Utah sta
ton for shipment. 90
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-01-16
FORGED WAREHOUSE CERTIFICATES
Failure of a Louisville Firm Made Worse
by Crime.

Louisville, KY, Jan. 10.-The failure
of BARLEY, johnson & Co., and Belle of
the Nelson Distilling Company, is fur
Their complicated by the news that
Forged warehouse receipts to the
amount of 100000 have turned UP.
There has been an over issue of ware
house receipts which will amount to
probably Sl25,OOO, or more, made within
Is months by David Barley, one of the
members of the firm of BARLEY, johnson
Co, and Secretary Belle of the Nelson
Distilling Company.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-01-16
MUTINY ON a RUSSIAN wAR vssseI
Thirty Leaders OF the Outbreak Arc -
he Executed

Berlin. Jan. "a dispatch to the
Frankfurter zeitung from st. Peters
burg says the crew of the hrst-class
Russian steel cruiser Rurlk, 1928 tons
muunied recently in the harbor of AL
giers. The mutiny was suppressed by
the French authorities. and 80 leaders
OF the outbreak are said to be on their
way to Cronstadt. where they will be
executed.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-01-16
MIoweRA SAFE AND ON HER WAY
-pokeu by the Steamer Warrimoo 700
Miles South OF Honolulu.

Seattle, Wash, Jan. 10.-A special dis
patch received from Vancouver TODAY
states that the Warrimoo, from Hawaii.
arrived at p. M, and reports as safe
the Miowera, the steamship supposed
to have been swamped while endeayor-
ing to save the Strathnevis. The War
rimoo spoke the Miowera January 2.
about 100 miles south of Honolulu.
bound for Australia.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-01-16
Mr.. HARRISON GOES TO NEW yoek
Legal business takes Him There and ~
Wa shfneton

Indianapolis, Jan. 1O.-Ex-President
Harrison left for New York TODAY. his
private secretary says he is going there
10 consult other attorneys in the cali
fornia irrigation cases and thence will
go TO Washington for the argument in
the United States supreme court
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-01-16

Louisville, KY, Jan. 10.-Governor
Bradley's message TO the general as
sembly of Kentucky was laid before the
Two houses at Frankfort today. 1t con-
tanned about 1900 words and deals
mostly with local affairs.