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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-04-29

but Kindness from the Hawaiians and de-
clares positively that he will return to
his post at Honolulu at the expiration of
his furlough.
The report that | sighted the Hawai-
lans on Washingtons birthday" said
Mr.. Willis. ''is absolutely untrue | enter
tanned no one at dinner on that day. but
President Dole, of his own volltion, sent
the government band to my home to
play during the evening. So far as nv
FAILURE to observe the Hawaiian republic
anniversary on January II is concerned
that is matter which / will discuss only
with the state department. My position
In declining to participate in the cele-
bration was the result of my careful
consideration of the orders under which
am instructed to represent the United
states at Hawaii beyond the reach of the
telegraph wire and where | must often
act without any special consultation with
the secretary of state"
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-04-29
ALL ARE FAVORABLE TO quay
wen who Will Go From PennsyIyn-
min to st. Louis

Harrisburg, Pa, April 22.-The delegatas
to the republican state convention ybioh
viii assemble here tomorrow to elect aIeht
delegates at large to the ST. LouIs Con-
sen'ioh' Tour electors at large and two
delegates for congressman at largo -
nisht agreed IN caucus upon a portion of
tne pcket' as follows: Delegates at large.
Governor Hastings James Elverson, pue
rsheF OF me Philadelphia Enquirer, +. w.
Terrence of Pittsburg. James q Reaoor,
of Greensburg Rev. s. T. Flood of bTead
VINE, Joseph Bloster of Montgomery coun-
ty, William NJ Griest OF Lancaster and
f. ii. Barker of Ebensburg.
Electors at large, Joseph Wharton %
Philadelphia, Alex e. Hatton of C,Ia,rro,1
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-04-29
THE IOWA PoPULIsT CONVENTION
weaver Platform and a Weaver
Delegation to st. Louis

Des Moines, Iowa, April 22.-The popu-
list state convention was one of the larg-
est In the history of the party in Iowa.
Chairman H. T. Taubeneck of the nation
al party, J. s. Coxey of Ohio and General
Weaver of Iowa were present. General
Weaver was chosen temporary chairman.
The platform was written by General
weaver and consists of a single resolution
in favor of the union of all the reform
forces in the country on the Omaha plat
form of four years ago. together with the
recognition of the initiative and referen-
dunn. Delegates at large to the st. Louis
convention were chosen as follows: Cen
eral Weaver, A. w. C. Weeks. w. II.
Robb. W. b. Emerson. A. w. Kicker, n
F. Poe, DIR Fisk and f E. Anderson.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-04-29
SOUTH AFRICA REPORTS CONFLICT
One Says BuIuwnyo Is in Danger
the other Denies It,

London, April 22-Officials of the Brit
ish South African Chartered Company
received today the following dispatch
from Buluwayo, dated April 81
The situation is most serious. There
are 1900 Matabeles within three miles and
1850 friendly natives have arrived in
town"
A dispatch to the Pail Mall Gazette
from Buluwayo, published this afternoon
says; Both Buiuwayo and Gwello are
absolutely safe. The Matabeles are not
disposed to make an attack and are CON
tent with cutting Off all the bands OF
whites. It is believed 300 whites, pros
pectors or farmers, have been murdered.
In seven fights nine whites and 1000 Mata-
beles were killed. The rebels are run
ming short of ammunition"
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-04-29
WI LII SELL THE HOT SPRINGS
ShdshOne Indians Are Willing 20 Let
Uncle Sam Have Them

Denver. April 1.-A special to the News
from Lander. Wyo., says.
Chief Washable and the principal men
OF The Shoshone tribe and Chief Sharp
nose and the leading men Of the Arapahoes
havb Just closed their council with Indian
INSPECTOR Mclaughlin regarding the pur-
chase by the government of the Big Horn
hot springs. The two tribes have agreed
to accept 100000 for territory five miles
by ten embracing the springs.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-04-29
RUSSIAN RED CROSS RELIEF
Relieved to Contain Active Ala for
Abyssinians.

st. Petersburg, April 22.-France has no.
titled Russia that the former will permit
the Russian Red Cross detachment going
to Abyssinia to cross the Obok territory.
The Russian Red Cross expedition refer
red to has been arousing considerable
comment in Europe 1t was fitted out in
Russia by popular subscription with the
outward object of suceoring the wounded
Abyssinians. 1t is led by General Skev-
dorf, who has as his assistants Captain
sweJwedin, the Russian explorer of Abys-
sinia, Lieutenant Kochovisky, an engl-
neer officer, 10 surgeons. six assistant sur
geons, go attendants, one paymaster and
three interpreters 1t has been limited
these surgeons are really Russian army
officers of different ranks. ready to aid
actively the Abyssinians
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-04-29
MN. WILLIS MADE A STATEMENT
Denies the Stories That Hawaiians
Dislike Him.

San Francisco. April 23.-Albert s. VII
lis, minister from this country to the Ha-
waiian republic, arrived from Honolulu to-
day. He says that he is in ill-health and
with his family will go To his old home in
Louisville TO spend his three months
leave of absence. He denies absolutely
the stories that he is persona non grata
with the Hawaiian people or government
and says that he was not summoned to
Washington upon any complaint of The
Hawaiian government and that no re-
proof has been given by Secretary Olney
for any act of his in Honolulu.
Mr.. Willis says he has received nothing
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-04-29
MUST PROMISE TO LEAVE cupA
Rev. Albert Diaz VIII re Released
ON Conditions.

Havana. April 22.-Captain General
Weyler, 1t became known this afternoon.
has decided to release Rev. Albert Diaz
and his brother Alfred from custody on
condition that they Immediately leave
Cuba dispatch from Matanzas says
two American newspaper correspond
ents, Leary and Daily, are detained by
authorities there.
IS WELL TREATED
Washington, April 22-Consul General
Williams has cabled Secretary oIney as
follows:
''Diaz is detained at police headquarters.
occupying spacious, dry. well ventilated
room in the upper story. Proceedings in
his case are being FASTENED by an orler
from headquarters The result is expected
in couple Of days in his and Dygert's
cases"
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-04-29
BARON HIRsCH WILL ne MISSED
Hebrew People Lost IA Benefoctor-
Englishmen Mourn,

London, April 22.-The newspapers here
this morning are full of accounts of the
life and death Of Baron De Hirscb he
distinguished Hebrew phllanthropist fell
ing of the loss which his death win no 10
charities, the turf. and especially to row.
atty. to members of which 1t has long baen
common gossip he lent vast sums Of mon.
ey, matters which are much discussed in
the clubs, etc
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-04-29
REORGANIZATION PLAN is FINED
senate Has ~ Joint Resolution 10
Amend the Same.

Amend the Same.
Washington, April Ex-senator Mitchell
of Oregon, from the judiciary committee
today reported the joint resolution CON
corning the reorganization of the North
ern Pacific railroad under foreclosure pro-
ceedings. The committee made several
amendments. One of these provides that
the bonds to be issued by the purchasers
shall not bear interest at a rate to ex-
coed per cent Another amendment al
lows the issuance of sl55 900 worth OF
stock, of which amount $75, 600, 600 worth
may be preferred, though 1t is provided
that the preference in this stock shall
not exceed per cent per annum as to
dividends.
The provision in the original bill pro-
hlblting consolidation, sale or lease to
any competing parallel line is stricken out
and an amendment inserted prohibiting
the sale, lease or consolidation with any
other line without the consent Of con
gress
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-04-29
ORDERED PAYMENT OF INTEREST
Oregon short Line Coupons Must be
HonOred.

st. Paul, April 2l.-Judge Walton San
born, United States circuit court of APP
peals, today issued an order In one of the
Union Pacific cases, directing the pay
ment of interest coupons which fell due
August l, 1889, and which were secured by
the first mortgage bonds of the Oregon
Short Line railroad, amounting to SAT- 900
Judge Sanborn orders the receivers to pay
slS5,0O0 past due interest in the CONSOLE
dated Utah & Northern Railroad Com
pAny.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-04-29
BELEAGuERED DUTCH RELIEVED
Fight With Asiatic Rebels, Many No
Ing Killed

me Hague April 22-An official dis.
pateh from Batavia says the endangered
post IN Atehin territory has been relieved
aiter night with the rebels. who lost 70
killed and had 200 wounded. The Dutch
loss was one officer wounded and % killed
or wounded.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-04-29
A BILL FOR Liberal PENSIONS
MIR. Picker Introduced u Measure In
the House,

MIR. Picker introduced a Measure In
the House.
Washington, April 22.--The contested
election case of Goodwin VS. Cobb wa,
taken up, and the committee report adopt
ed by vote of las to So, and Goodwin was
sworn in.
on motion of Mr.. cockrcll of Texas q
bill was passed to organize the territory
heretofore known as Greer county, Texas
pronounced by the supreme court to be a
part OF oklahoma), as Greer county, Ok
lahOma. BY an amendment adopted the
present county officers were continued in
their tenure until the election in Novam-
Der next.
Mr.. Picker chairman OF the committee
on invalid pensions. called up his general
pension bill. The bill amends the existing
laws in several very important respects
1t makes presumption of death OF an en-
listed man proof II no tidngs have been
heard from him for seven years; IL pro-
vides that desertion or dishonorable. dis
charge shall not be bar to a pension
under the act of 1890 If the enlisted man
has served 30 days subsequent to such dis
charge; 1t provides that pensions allowed
shall date from their first application, il
fixes the maximum income of a widow en-
titled to a pension under the act of 1890
a $500 per annum: 1t provides that no PEN
sion shall be reduced or discontinued ex-
eept for fraud or recovery from disability.
and that discontinued pensions when re-
considered and reallowed shall date from
their diseontinuanee.
Mr.. Picker made an extended speech in
support of the measure. 1t added no new
classes of pensioners to the rolls. he urged
but only liberalzed existing laws and neu-
tralized the hardships of some of the ex-
listing regulations and practices of the de-
partment. He criticised the admlnistra-
tion severely. He spoke for three hours.
At the conclusion of his remarks the |
house. at 40 D. m. adjourned |
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-04-29
MYSTERIOUS DIsApPEARANCE
Man and Wife Gone With No rrnce
of their Whereabouts.

Boise, Idaho, April PA singular case
is reported from Silver City. A man and
wife named Thomas lived near town. They
han not been seen for some days and the
nelghbors went to the place TO investigate.
The family dog was found lying dead at
the door. Inside there were evidences
tha meal had been in course of prepar-
atibn. but the food had burned up on the
STOVE. No trace of either the man or
woman can be found, though 1t Is appar-
ent| that they did not leave deliberately.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-04-29
PRISON FULL OF ARMENIANs
Subjected to Horrible Tortures by
Marsh Authorities

constantlnople, April A.-Authentic in
formation received here shows that the
Turkish prison at Marsh is crowded with
Armenians who are subject to horrible
tortures. A renewal of massacres is fear.
ed
The Redifs and Bashl Bazouks quarter
ed at Zeitoun are devastating the lands
Of Armenians The police have recon-
menced arrestinR Armenans
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-04-29
THE BILL PASSED OVER THE VETO
Greater New York Measure Mead.
Only One Signature.

Albany, April 22.-The assembly has
passed the Greater New York bill over the
vetoes of the mayors of New York ana
Brooklyn. The senate had preyiouslv
passed the bill over the vetoes and II now
goes before the governor for his approval
or veto.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-04-29
military narracls. nurneh

st. Louis, April 2.-Early this morning
the largest brick barracks building. 200
feet long by 30 wide, at Jefferson barracks.
IA miles south OF this city. was burned
Ten thousand cartridges exploded. The
soldiers lost their personal effects. The
total loss Is about $50 900
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-04-29
FIGHT WITH NE,sRoEs

New Orleans, April "a dispatch from
vt, John Baptist parish states that
crowd of negroes attempted to steal the
Harish ballot boxes. Five whites resisted
and shooting followed. Several people
were killed. The governor has ordered a
company of Louisiana field artillery to
the scene of the trouble
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-04-29
In the supreme Conrt.

Olympia, Wash, April 23.--Judgment has
been rendered in the following cases from
King county; Brown, respondent, vs.
Barkeek ct al. appellants, and Howley ct
al, respondents, VS.. Bingham ct al. APP
pellants, UNFOLDING the findings of the
lower court.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-04-29

New York, April 2S.-James o. Carter
concluded his argument for the defense
today in the case of the United States
vs. the Joint Traffic Association. He was
followed by f. J. Phelps, ex-minister to
Great Britain who also argued for the
railroads.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-04-29
rHARR CLAIMS THE ELECTION
Says He VIII He the New Governor
of LOutsinnn

New Orleans. April 22-An Item bulletin
Pn the board contains the following:
"Pharr has been elected governor The
Item will prove this fact by the evidence
pr 20 Pinkerton detectives present yester-
day at the polls, where fraud was car
tied out"
Berwick, La, April FL have been
elected governor by votes that were put
ln the ballot boxes and will be inaugur-
ated the second Tuesday in May.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-04-29
surrendered to Cern,,,.

Zanzibar. April 2s.-Chief Mbarukaziz
and his followers fled from British to
German territory and surrendered to Bar
on Won Wisman. governor Of German
East Africa, at Msn.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-04-29

Olympia, Wash. April Ex-Governor
McGraw has private dispatch from SEN
ator Wilson that the senate committee
on Commerce has reported In favor of an
appropriation of 100000 for the Lake
Washington canal
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-04-29
Fenian Lender De.a.

Dublin, April IA dispatch from
Mitchellstown, near Cork, announces the
death OF the FenIan leader. j. s. Casey.
ons OF the originators OF the Land League.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-04-29

southern Idaho. from the advantages
offered. 10 just now receiving attention
from abroad; 400 families, comprising
one colony. are coming this season. and
as the public domain is limited, 1t will
evidently not be long till the desirable
lands will all be taken.
This company offers the best terms of
any In the state. For particulars or
further information, call on or address
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-12

gorues who. whom farmers refused TO sell
their produce for worthless fiat money.
carried laws which obliged the farmers
under pains and penalties 10 bring Ia
their grain. the millers to grind 1t. and
the merchants TO sell u.
And. all this financial debauch going on
until tho entire issue Of fat money had
reached close upon forty thousand million
OF francs. with tho result that all thrift
had been obliteratcd. all business yitiated.
the working classes plunged into abjoct
distress. the country given over 20 an
aristOcracy of stOck-gamber1 and money
changers. until finally n Bonaparte was
needed to force tho nation back 20 sound
money And ! note that on July rs.
ll'6-a hundred years almost 10 n day. be-
fore the assembling OF tho convention at
ChicagO-the whole fat-noney system IN
France collapsed. and the vast mass Of
thirty-siX thousand millicns OF assignats,
and two and a half thousand millions OF
mandates issued under the sanction Of
free people" 81 became refuse and we're
swept into the dust heap together"
all this is prophecy. for as II we should
be guilty OF the Incredible folly OF de-
basing our money by the free coinage Of
silver
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-12
4 Inlr l,InpO-IIIOn.

The Louisville Courier-Journal says
Mr. Bryan, together with all other al
vocates OF the free, unlimited. ana lhoe-
pendent coinage Of silver AT tho ratio OF
Is TO 1 who maintain that such poucy
would insure bimetallism IN TINS country
rather than silver monomet@iilsh' paseS
his sole argument IN support OF lhat the
DRY upon the assumption that Tree coinage
under such conditions would raise the
price Of silver bullion 20 slzs an ounce, and
sustain II at that figure. thus making @i-
Yer and gold coined at the ratio or 10 10
equal Ia value and insuring their circula-
ton side by side
II this theory Is right u would secure ne
genuine bimefallisn. II II is wrong II
would force upon US disastrous silver
monometallism. Upon the correctness Of
this theory. therefore, depends the jusu-
ncation of every claim made by Mr.. Bryan
for tho free. unlimited and independent
coinage OF silver by the United States
II this theory is correct. let tho PROOF %
offered before the nation is asked 70 ac-
cept IL. The history Of the world IS an
open book; IN Mr.. Bryan point 70 the
page which contains his PROOF.
The Courer-J ou1ual makes this fair
proposition:
!. II Mr.. Bryan. or any other human
being Will show that this country. when
IL itu inc Tree coinage u DclIi Si4FNi anu
gold At the ratio OF Is TO /. or any other
ratio, was over able % bring the bullion
value OF both metals TO the coinage value
keep thom together. thus securing AM
maintaining their circulation as money
side by side and preventlng one from eX-
peliing tho other. the Courier Ournal VIII
withdraw ali opposition 10 tho free coin
age of silver
2. II Mr. Byan. or any human being
will show that any nation on earth, by
tie free coinage Of both gold and silver
al any ratio. vas ever able 10 bring the
bullion value OF both metals 10 the COIN
ago value and keep fheni together. thus
securing and maintaining their circulation
as money side ~ SIDE md preventing ons
from e1peilns the other. the Courier
Journal will withdraw all opposition 70
the free coinage Of s!iver.
We submit that II no nation has ever
been sbie % bring and keep together the
bullion and coinage values OF the metals
when those values differed very lttle. 10
IL preposierOus 20 assume that any ma
ton could DO it today. when those values
are so VIDE apart
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-12

speech OF an hour and fifteen minutes.
In which he dwelr mainly upon the history
OF the Republican party and the tarin,
touching but lightly upon the issues OF the
campaign.
Judge Williams followed In speech or
equal length. in which he discussed the
financial question from free-sliver stand
point with 80 much force and eloquence.
and which was so well received by the
people that the Generals rejoinder OK
thirty minutes fell fiat.
rle General seemed completely at
sea" and made but futile attempts 10
answer the arguments OF his opponent
The immense crowd consisting mainly
OF farmers from all yarts OF the county.
were with Judge Williams. and when he
arose 20 close the argument IN thirty
minute speech he was cheered 10 the
echo II was signal victory FOR VII
liams. and judging from TIE demonsira-
ton We feel safe IN saving that Russell
will give a handsome majority for Bryan
and Williams.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-12

ALEXANDRIA. VA. Sept. li.-specisl.
The trial OF tho gamblers Of Jackson
city arrc4teJ some weeks ago. o. tho
instance OF Jack Nelson. who though
about 10 be tried not only for gambling.
but grand larceny and murder az vel. is
posing as a reformed man and souealing
and peacmng on his old pards. Is again
postponed for o fourth time.
This was the outcome of an aridavt or
Senator Mushhack. the chief counsel ~
the accused this gentleman having 90
attend D. special meeting Of the BOARD or
ODE. Stata Institute FOR deaf mntes and
blind children. 10 is averred hat IL is
nil u put-np lob on the part Of the
gamblers.
There Is little interest 30 this case
here.
Nfr. John Morgan Johnson addressed a
well-attendad Democrats poHuc~' infe'-
inc 81, tho onera-house to-ni~ht. Ihis
gentleman is a pronounced goid-standard
advocate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-12
rRANCEs'EXPTIuMENr WITH CHEAP


Free silver IS nothing at bottom but "a
movement BY tho restless part or the
nopulation TO make prosperity by depasins
me money of the country. Almost every
nation has at one time or another tired
,he e1neriment of debasing It's money but
an have had exactly the same expert
ence-uroducing wreck and ruin and az
last TO bo forced 10 a return TO sonn'
money bv the incxorable logic OF e'e''''
France made the most gigantic expert
,oent with 1t one hundred years ago that
,os over been tried-as great almost as the
one we arc now urged to by 'he l'o'
coiners-and IL brought ruin and distress
upon tho whole country.
professor Andrew ID. White has VIII
ton a brief but most graphic account OF
Five French experiment in the Scptempe-
rorpm. which we quote as follows
.Despite then these suggestions or cor
respondents. as l read the proceedings ~
chicago. l recall those revoluuohsls III
psris who initiated the long series or
sterile revolutions not yet ended WHO
,,,,..rt.d ali real efforts al rational re-
,,o~se than that which they pretended 10
remedy and despotism infinitely worse
Than that which they pretended 10 up
nose Their speeches como back 10 me
win a strangely familiar sound. especially
as I hear these men OF today clailOil"s
for fat silver and forcshadoWing Nat
paper. ] seem TO hear Msrtineau der
mandlng the emission Of the first four
hundred millions Of assignats, and show
Ing that such money is the best. De
cause 10 responds on the Will or mo peo-
pie" ] seem 90 her Mirabcau. VINO had
only six mosths before spoken Of fat
money as. "a nursery OF tyranny corrup-
ton. and delusion. q vertable deOauch
OF authority in delrium." a little later.
advocate what he calls zone single ope-
ration grand. simple magnificent which
was the emission of twenty-four hundred
millions more Roger rises before me.
insisting OH the necessity OF issuing FIVE
thousand millions more. and then the
long line Of dcmaeogues. successful ia
pressing on the issues OF billions more OF
fiat money. declaring IL "the best currency
in the world. insisting that the laws Of
nature did not operate ia "a free country
like France. ascribing the rand deorecia-
ton OF Hat money. and the wreck Of busl
mess. 20 the corruption OF the ministry
the perversity OF merchants. the machina-
lions Of bankers. the intrigucs Of England
to every cause. save the right one.
seem 10 hear Prudhomme declaring
"coin will 10 on rising until the people
have hung "a broker" and Couthon. first
carrying a law Furnishing any person SELL
ing paper money for less than It's nominal
value with imprisonment for twenty
years In chains. and next a law Furnishing
those making investments abroad with
death seem to hear tho same dema-