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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-01-18

That push" so called, has a great deal
more to do with much OF the success
achieved in New York than actual merit,
says the Press of that city. may be shown
by the clever performance of a certain
woman. She has taken to a prospective
buyer a tapestry painting which she had
agreed to sell him for $50. On the way it
struck her that she might get more by
a bluff"
81 met friend" she told him, uncover
ing her painting, who admired this so
much that he offered me SIS for ii. OF
course if you hold me to our engagement,
it must go at $50. but l do not think you
ought to stand in the way of my making
SIS more"
Her tone was plaintive. ana the man
suspect a ruse.
I'll give you $75," he said, after mo-
ment's silence. and the woman went off
triumphant having won her point.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-01-18

fellow was literally torn TO shreds from
his waist up, the bomb tearing a hole
through the bottom Of the boat filing
her. The other boat was at once launch
ed, and the crew and the remains of
the bow oarsman were brought ashore.
THAT night the Kilisnoos to a man
left the island, and went over to their
winter illahee, across the channel In
the morning they returned and notified
the superintendent that a white man
must be given up for death in return
for the bow oarsman killed.
"Of course their demand waa refused,
and they were told that If Yank was
harmed in any way the man-of-war
from Sitka would be brought around.
ITO the surprise of the listeners, the
siwashes declared they had no inten-
lions against Yank, contemptuously
adding that he was 'skaharti' (crazy)
and would be no fit servant for the dead
bow oarsman in the 'sangharlee lila
hee' Cheaven). The man they wanted
for the sacrifice was the engineer of the
company's steamer Favorite He was
a young German named Henry Miller,
and an exceptionally fne-looking fellow.
He, the Kilisnoos continued, would be
a proper attendant on the dead man.
Indians seemed to have died out and
nothing more was thought of the GRIM
inal ignorance of Yank, who had left
in a fishing dory for Juneau, and it's
tragic result, when one morning, before
daybreak. Big Jennie. a squaw known
for her friendliness, appeared at the
company's clubhouse excitedly telling
that the Indians had killed Miller, hav-
ing lain in wait for him in the woods
intervening between the store and the
wharf
THAT she was wrong was no fault of
the siwashes, as we learned, for the
woods had been lined with them all
night waiting for their victim to appear.
Miller, however, had become engrossed
in game of chess with the storekeeper
which lasted until such a late hour that
he was persuaded not to return to the
steamer, but sleep at the store To the
game of chess he owed his life.
There was nothing to do but teach
the Kilisnoos that the Indian law of an
eye for an eye was not to be tolerated.
Captain Merriman, with the United
States steamer Adams, stationed at
Sitka, was sent for and arrived five
days after the attempted ambuscade
of Miller Landing his men he captured
old Was-sek-wah, the medicine man,
who was the prime mover in the trouble
THE hair of a siwash medicine man
is considered sacred by the other In
dams, and should he by accident or
otherwise lose it his prestige is gone
it being supposed that the Great Spirit
has grown tired of him. Merriman
therefore removed all the Indians to the
beach, and in their presence had the
ships barber shear Was-sek-wah of his
locks. He then turned loose on the viii
lage with the Calling guns, wrecking
the cabins and canoes that the Indians
might gain an idea of the destruction
that was pent up in the guns.
THAT was in 1891 Three years later
it was necessary to send volunteers
from Juneau to rescue a half-breed girl
whom the Kilisnoos were torturing as
a witch. Now they are practicing their
devilish doctrine again"
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-01-18

abloom with flowers of all seasons. How
indescribably pretty it all isl Without
the ice and snow which covers house
top and tree branch you would almost
believe it was June, the month of roses.
Flowers speak their beautiful language
to poet, peasant and to king. They are
so bound in with our lives, for they are
brought to us at birth, christening
marriage and death No feast is com
plete without them, and poor is the
room which does not boast one little
plant on its window ledge.
The great center of the flower trade in
Paris is at Halles, in that great market
covering the two blocks which connect
la rue Bergere with la rue Rambuteau
Here it is that during the night i'm
mense hampers of flowers begin to ar
rive from Florence. followed later by
wagon loads from the florists who have
their gardens just out of the city.
What a contrast there is between the
flowers which seem to hold a little of the
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-01-18

On the morning of June g. 1890, the long
est fast on record terminated fatally at
Dubuque, Iowa. The victim, a lad 10
years old, named Thomas sutton was not
an apostle of either Succi or Tanner but
was forced to abstain from food by paral-
ysis of the throat and stomach, caused
by an injury to the spine. He managed to
exist for 96 days. or over three months
without taking a bite of any kind of food.
During the first six weeks of the boys
forced fast he was given a teaspoonful of
wine every hour, but for the 80 days pre-
ceding his death nothing whatever passed
his lips.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-01-18
sundsv Closing at Ra,hdrum.

Rathdrum Blade: We have been handed
copies of each of agreements signed by the
merchants of this city and Endorsed by
leading citizens, which stipulate that their
places of business will hereafter be closed
on Sunday, and on week days will be open
between the hours of a. m. and D. m.
only. The postohice will remain open on
Sunday during the hours defined by law
and is not bound by the agreement to close
promptly at s p. m. on week days. Rev.
Godsman started the movement, which
should meet the approval of all good citi-
zens.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-01-18
Crop Ancestry.

Colonel Frederick d. Grant writes to
the Burlington Vt) Free Press denying a
recently published statement that his
mother was born in Vermont. MY moth
err" he says, was born in st. Louis, Mo. !;
her father was born in Cumberland, Md.
and her mother came from Pittsburg, Pa
Whoever gave the birthplace as Vermont
was mistaken. My fathers family. how
ever. came from New England, Matthew
Grant having settled in Windsor, Conn.
in 1885, and the family remained there I'M
til my great-grandfather, soon after the
revolutionary war, went to western Penn
sylvania, where my grandfather was
born"
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-01-18

not less than 800 immense baskets Of
flowers, and adding these to the great
contribution from Provence, would
make 1000 packing baskets of flowers
sold daily in the flower market. From
the markets the flowers are sold to mer-
chants Of all sorts from those establish
ed in the flower market, and those in
booths along the great boulevards to
those more modest still. who are known
under the name of merchants of the four
seasons These last are certainly the
most interesting. How picturesque they
look as they trudge through ice and
snow, with their baskets filled to over
flowing with roses and violets and
mimOsa.
There exists a system of manipulation
for improving the flowers and making
their appearance still more beautiful
when in a boquet. Wires are used for
lengthening the stems and dampened
moss wound tightly around them pre-
serves their bloom for a long time, but
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-01-18
Streets Literally AbIoom With
Flowers.
IT IS A LEADING INDUSTRY
In Winter There Are More Buyers Than
in Summer Ssrinkled " it'll
Pc fume.

The Parisians love to eat new
peas in January, birds in the sea-
son prohibited by the game laws and
pears before the coming of the spring
time. Doubtless this is the reason why
they care so much more for the flowers
of the winter than for the same bios
SONS in the summer
A stranger need not be astonished.
therefore, who visits Paris al Christ
mas time to see the streets literally
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-01-18
popuiist camraien in Yokrm.

Yakima Times: The Times is informed
on good authority that the populist cam
paign in Yakima county will begin in real
earnest the first of next month, when
prominent speakers from abroad will be
mere TO give the 0ght a grand sendoff.
From the LIST OF February on. II is assert
ed the Campaign will be waged fiercely
by the pobs.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-01-18
Clergy supported ny Gambling

The gambling institution at Monte Carlo
pays 100000 francs annually for the sup
port of the clergy of all Monaco, and
spends not less than 1,5OOO0O francs every
year in muzzling French journalists and
other inconvenient writer's.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-02-13
POLITICAL NOTES,

Fit looks as If there will be an almost solid
Col. III. Z. Buck at the head. Many of the
negro leaders were in favor of the other candi-
dates, but were defeated.
By refusing to repeal the law which provides
that one of the Senators from Maryland must
come from the Eastern Shore the Democrats of
the Maryland Senate have put another rod in
pickle for Senator German. As tho new Sena-
tor Wellington is from the western end, the
next Senator must be elected from the Eastern
Shore, which will be in Germans way should
the circumstances otherwise become favorable
to him.
AT tho meeting OF the Indiana Democratic
Editorial Association a resolution was unani-
moualy adopted indorsing Gov. Claude Mat
thews's candidacy for the Presidency. ResoIu-
tons commencing Senators Voorhees, and Tur-
pies vote in favor of free silver were defeated
by vote OF 23 to b. This seems TO indicate
decadence Of silver sentiment in Indiana
At the special election held in Nelson County.
Ky, to fill the vacancy caused by tho death of
the Representative from that County the Re-
rublicans polled full vote, showing an excel
lent organization of the party, but the Demo-
600. This restores the deadlock, and leaves to
the Republicans only the hope of unsoating
several members of the Lower House to get
majority. Though there are abundant grounds
for such course, the Democrats will, in the
present emergency, bitterly oppose il, and they
claim that the two Populists will vote with them
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tMr. Germany would not present the name OF
Mr.. Harris, although the Republicans he said,
did not have majority of the Senate.
Mr.. Allen then addressed the Senate on the
Davis resolution relative TO the Monroe Doc
trine.
He contended that the Monroe Doctrine was
simply one of National selEpreservation, and
said that If the invasion of South American Re-
publics by Great Britain will endanger the
welfare or menace the safety of this Govern
ment in any way, we should apply this doctrine
and resent her action with all the strength and
resources of mighty Nation.
The Hansbrough seed resolution was then
taken up. Mr.. Blanchard LA, d. spoke in
support of the resolution criticising the Sec
rotary Of Agriculture for not distributing seeds.
pretext to defeat a law, and referred to the Sec
rotary and Comptroller Bowler as creatures"
of the President.
The resolution contemplating reform in
handling appropriation bills by distributing
them among the several committees was taken
up, and Mr.. Allison, Chairman of Appropria-
ton Committee moved to refer the resolution
to the Committee on Rules to be reported back
without amendment the first Monday of De-
cember.
The motion of Mr.. Allison to refer the pro-
posed change to the Committee on Rules was
then adopted. 40 to %. The result was accepted
as direct victory for the Appropriation Com
mittee, which until to-day had been threatened
with having its power dsspated by distribu-
ton among many committees.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-02-13
MONDAY, FEE. 10,

In the Senate, Mr.. Smith IN. j., d. was rec
ognized, and made speech against the Monroe
Doctrine resolution submitted by Senator
Davis from the Committee on Foreign Rela-
TONS Senator Davis said in part: The
proper way and the only way to apply effectu-
ally the Monroe Doctrine in dealing with for
eign powers is TO apply it 10 each individual
case as that case may arise. One infringement
upon the principle may he harmful or
offensive than another, and we should not
debar ourselves from the privilege of the Mi
kado to let tho punishment fit the crime"
Consideration was resumed of the resolution
directing the Secretary of Agriculture to carry
out the law for the distribution of seeds, and
Mr.. Vest MO-, d. renewed his criticism of the
Secretary.
Mr.. Bate said the Secretary found this seed
distribution running wild. and he had brought
it within proper limits and had stopped ex-
travagance.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-02-13
German Intere sta In The Tr.usvaal

Mr.. Thomas Ewing Moore United States
Commercial Agent at Weimar, Germany, re-
ports that the vital interest of Emperor William
in the Transvaal is attributable to the rapidly
increasing export trade which Germany has
built up in the South African Republic in the
past few years, and the growing German popu-
lation there.
large proportion of the Transvaal gold mine
shares are In German hands, and the Delagoa
Railway, connecting Pretoria with the coast,
was built chiefly with German capital. Ger
many looks mainly TO its iron industry in de-
yeopment of trade with the Transvaal and
lessening English influence. The most inn
portant iron firms in Germany, including the
krupps. have created branch establishments in
the Transyaal.
Germany's trade with the Republic in 1889
amounted to 100000 marks, aud in 1894
6,OOO.COO marks exclusive of goods via England.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-02-13
SATURDAY. FFR. g.

In the House, the debate on the free. coinage
substitute for the House bond bill was con-
tinued to-day. There were several strong
speeches. and one at least, of somewhat sensa-
tional character.
Mr.. Hall MO-, d. announced his conversion
to sound money" in rather sensational
speech, in which he charged that eight Senators
who voted for free coinage, according to
" credible information" had privately said
that they believed free coinage would bring
upon this country National and individual
bankruptcy and ruin. lie charged them with
trying to feather their nests at home" and
declared that the greatest sin of the present
age was the cowardice of statesmen. lie also
declared that high officer of the Administra-
ton had said that the silver agitation had
already cost the Government 1862 100000 IN
bond issues, and in the course OF the next IL
months the bond issues would increase to
$1,000 100000 Mr.. Hall voted for free coinage
in the last Congress.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-02-13
BRIEF NEWS,

Butte, Mont is located over orc of the rich
est mineral deposits in the world A company
has been incorporated for the purpose of min
ing under the city. shaft will be sunk to
the depth of 1000 feet, and tunnels will then
be made in all directions.
The President of the Swiss Republic has
been authorized by the Swiss Federal Council
to accept the proposal rendered by England
and the United States that in case of dis
agreement as to the choice of an arbitrator for
the Canadian sealers' claims. the President of
Switzerland name the arbitrator.
Severe storms prevailed throughout the East
Thursday. Much damage to shipping is
ported. In Brooklyn N. Y, building was
blown down aud two men killed.
Hon. William II. English. who ran for Vice.
President on the Democratic ticket with VIM
field Scott Hancock in 1880, died at Ind ian
apolis, Ind, last Friday. He left estate of
s. 100000.
The Glasgow Herald says that the coming
British naval program will cost SO, 800. 900. with
which will be constructed four battIeships, four
frst-class cruisers four third-class cruisers aud
60 torpedo destroyers.
John Hays Hammond, the American mining
engineer arrested at Johannesburg, was released
on bail Feb. ). His release was due to his i'll
ness, caused and aggravated by his incarcerl-
ton. i he bail required was tlO,OOO, and his
release was assented to on scond ition that he
main under police Surveillance. no
Phlade phia rcffners importing large
quantities of sugar from Egypt the Cuban
crop not being relied upon owing 10 the war.
Thomas Sexton has declined the Chairman
ship of the Irish National Federation, which
was rendered to him by the Council of the
Federation at their quarterly meeting in Dub
lin Sunday, as it would subject him to a
strain entirely beyond his strength.
Tho British Parliament opened Tuesday
with the reading Of the Queens speech.
panic was created in Madrid Monday by
the explosion of an aerolite in mdair, about
20 miles above the earth Some damage was
done TO property.
The instruction against the Japanese on the
Island of FormOsa is said to be spreading.
Tie British flying squadron has sailed from !
Spithead for Berehaven.
Senator Pritchard is urgent for continuance
of the coalition of the Republicans and Popu- |
lists in North Carolina. lie wants each party |
to maintain its own organization, and cast its |
vote for an electoral ticket, one. half of whom |
shall vote for the Republican nominee and tho |
other half for the Popuist.
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GEN. WEYLER COM
An Aggressive Campaign Against the Insur-
gents will Follow.

An Aggressive Campaign Against the Insur-
gents will Follow
Gen. Valeriano Weyler the new Captain
General Of Cuba, who succeeded Gen. Campos
in command of the Spanish forces on the island,
arrived at Havana on the morning of Feb 10.
and was received with much enthusiasm.
With Gen. Weylcr were Gems Enrique Barges,
FREDERICK Ocband0, Juan Arolas and other
prominent officials Gen. Marin administered
the oath Of Office to the now Captain General.
Gen. Marin has been appointed Captain Gen
eral of Porto Rico aud will shortly leave for lis
new post. Gen. Weyler brought with him
from Spain two military editors" Capts. Gel
aber and Linares, who will have charge of the
press censorship, and likely prevent as far rs
possible any but news favorable to the Spanish
from being sent out of Cuba. One of the first
moves of the new commander will be to collect
as large force of cavalry as possible.
During the past week there were number
of engagements between the Spanish aud in
surgents. Gen. Laque, III command OF the
Spanish troops, and Gen. Maceo, in command
of the Cubans, met sear the City Of Pinar del
Rio, and in the battle that followed the former
lost 80 killed, while the latter lost 60, besides
large number of wounded who were removed
from the field The cavalry played an impor-
tant par. in the engagement. Skrmshes
also reported from the Provinces of Matanzas
aud Santiago dc Cuba early last week. with
slight losses on both sides.
Reports from Hayana, Frhlay, stated that
there had been several engagements in differ
ent parts of the island the day before. Gen
Antonio Maceo was still in the vicinity of the
military line. Ger. Gomez. il was stated,
would establish permanent III eadquarters at
Siguane in the Province OF Santa Clara. SEN
cion =" La Muerte." prominent insurgent
leader, is reported killed
Dispatches from Madrid Sunday state that
Col. Seguira routed 4 force of 200 insurgents
in the Province of Pinar del Rio, killing so,
while he lost but about half that number
wounded and only seven killed.
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that his reference to South Carolina would stir
up such row he probably would not have
South Carolina ever again seeded North
Carolina would whip her. before Mr.. Barrett
or the Northern patriots could get down there.
And. in view of all the circumstances, he be-
lieved that the remark made by the Governor
of North Carolina to the Governor of South
Carolina would be most appropriate at that
time. This created a hearty laugh, and the
House adjourned.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-02-13
FRIDAY. FEB. z.

In The Senate, Mr.. Fry was elected President
pro tcp OF the Senate without any opposition
to-day. Mr.. German explained that the Demo-
erals bad agreed on the name of Mr.. Harris for
the piilcc OF President pro tenn. but that as il
"a been the custom 10 allow the majority
candidate 10 be elected by unanimous vote he
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-02-13

cherries home comfortable and bring light to
his fireside. j would rather put one flower in
the sick-room of an overworked girl or matron
than to have it said that had used hundred
and odd thousand dollars for flowers and exotics
to go to the receptions and banquets of the Off
Gals Of this Government, where the chandelier
flashes its light across the red wine and the air
is fragrant with perfume like the spicy breeze
of Araby the blessed"
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against it, and that they have secured two Re-
publicans to absent themselves to prevent
it. The Democrats claim that when the Re-
publicans that it is impossible TO elect
Hunter they will join to elect McCreary. or
some other sound money Democrat. The
last ballot resulted: Hunter ST; Blackburn,
46; MeCreary, 5; Carlisle, 2; Buckner, L
Evans, / Bate, l.
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In the House. the debate on the Bond bill
occupied most of the day.