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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-11-20
For the Defense of New Orleans.

New Orleans, Nov. I6.-Major J. B.
Quinn, United States engineer, recog-
nizing the comparatively defenseless
position of this city against foreign
foe, has evolved the plan for the build
ing series of forts twelve miles below
the city at what is called English Turn.
The plans of Major Quinn take into
consideration the expenditure of nearly
S6o,ocoooo. The importance of the
suggestions was recognized by the Uni
ted States authorities having in charge
the work of erecting the Notifications
along the gulf coast and the board OF
fertilization is now making examinations
in connection with the project.
Forts Philip and Jackson are at
present the only protection 10 this city.
The government has made many i'm
provements at these forts and equipped
them with two large guns each.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-11-20
Cabinet Framing.

Madison. Wis, Nov, 1s.-Rumors
that Wisconsin is likely to have a place
in McKinley's cabinet have created
considerable comment Interest in the
boom of II. c. Payne Of Milwaukee was
intensified by the report from New York
that ex. Congressman R. NJ. Lafollette
OF Madison would be one of those
chosen. The two men are leaders In
hostile camps in the Republican party
and the selection of either would be
political blow at the other. An odd
feature of the situation IS that both
Lafollette and Payne are close. to the
incoming administration, Payne being
an intimate friend of Chairman Hanna
and Lafollette of the President eject,
having served with him on the ways
and means committee that framed the
Mckinley bill.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-11-20

Snohomish. Wash, Nov I2.-John
Frock. well TO do farmer living 1t
Trafton, near here, whose mind was
wrecked by the discovery of his wife's
inhdelity, burned his house and crema-
ted his youngest child. The woman
took the TWO remaining children and
fed with her lover.
Fock had been away on long fishing
trip. leaving his wife and children 1t
home. He returned Unexpectedly few
days ago and learned that his wife was
false TO her marriage VOWS. He brooded
over the discovery and At length his
mind gave way and he became a raving
maniac.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-11-20

New York, Nov. 1.-THE Herald's
correspondent in Rio Janeiro, Brazil.
telegraPhs that settlement OF the Itai-
ian dispute has been made Brazil will
pay stated sum in liquidation OF all
the claims OF Italy except those which
arose from outr4ges upon italian sub
jects in Rio Grande DO Sui and Santa
Catherine, which viii be submitted 10 q
mixed arbitration committee. Italy &C
cepts the terms and promises 10 remove
the Italian consul At Sac Paulo, who ed
4 demonstration during the recent
troubles in that city. Italians Will also
again be permitted 10 emigrate to
Brazil
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-11-20
strained Relations.

The Herald's dispatch from Valpa-
rai-o, Chilli, says:
It is semi-ofi tally reported that the
relations between Chill and Argentina
are again strained.
Chill made a proposition to Argen-
tina 10 enter into an agreement to dis
arm. The reply OF Argentina was that
in the arbitration protocol accepted two
months ago there was no clause calling
for disarmament and that government
did not propose to do 50.
Il IS considered probable that in the
case Of a second refusal this govern
ment will resort to stronger measures.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-11-20
Opposed to Football.

Lawrence, Kan, Nov. I6.-Citizens
who are opposed to football held meet
ing last night to discuss the killing of
Bert Serf, the quarterback of the Doane
College eleven. Il was decided to as K
the next legislature to pass bill making
the playing of football misdemeanor l..
It as stated that Florida had such a
law. A committee was appointed to
wait upon Governor elect Leedy and
ask him to embody such recommends
ton in his forthcoming message TO the
legislature.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-11-20
Twins. rriplets and bankruptcies.

Sodus Point, y. Y, Nov I6.-In Z
colored colony near here lives John
Newport and his wife and an interest
ing family of Pickaninnies. The New
ports were formerly slaves in the Pen
insula region of Virginia and came here
in 1865. They were married in 1873 and
six years later Mrs. Newport presented
her husband with twins, which were
named Robert T. Lee and George Wash
ington. In 1890 triplets were born.
They were christened James A Garfield,
Chester a. Arthur and Ulysses S.
Grant.
Two weeks ago there was another
birth, this time of four little Newports
In 1872 the father became democrat,
but Mrs. Newport remains republican.
So when it came to naming the new
arrivals, Bryan's three names were
coupled with his opponents
surname as a sop 70 the wife and moth
er. Mother and children are progress
ng finely.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-11-20

New York, Nov. IA Washington,
ID. c. special says:
Senior Dupuy De Lone, the Spanish
minister, was asked yesterday the d.
rect question, "Do you believe there is
any danger of war between the United
States and Spain'"
at IS possible" the minister an
swe1ed. at would be a terrible one.
One can foresee its beginning, but not
its end"
This remark of the Spanish minister
made in all seriousness by diplomat
in his standing, is remarkable. It ad-
mits the tension in the relations OF the
two countries and shows that the
spirit of desperate bravado that would
push Spain to war with the United
States is not confined to the Spanish
common people, but effects those high
in authority who are better acquainted
with this country's resources and
power.
Senior De LONE is far more inclined
to believe war possible than is generally
supposed in diplomatic circles.
SPANS minister has not so much
confidence in the next president or the
next secretary3of state. 1t is feared
at the Spanish legation that a desire
for popularity may move the new ad-
ministration to actively aid the insur-
gents in which case Spanish pride will
rebel and trouble may result. An Of
fetal communication from SPANS pc
litical agent at St. Petersburg informs
the Spanish minister that the recently
published report that in a war between
the United States and Spain, Russia
would be favorable to the United States,
is not true. The communication alleges
that the Russian government has as
sured Spain that it will preserve an alb
soIute neutrality to a certain point.
From this it is argued at the legation
here that as war with Spain would be
based on the interference of a foreign
power in her inalienable right to hold
her territorial possessions, the United
States need not expect sympathy from
Russia or any other European nation.
France, having recently acquired
colonies, would bitterly resent, it is
thought at the legation, any countries
effort to aid Cuban independence. Rus
STA likewise has immense interests at
stake, besides having treaty of alliance
with France. The Spanish minister
believes the revolt of Cuba is the be-
ginning of trouble with all of the West
India islands and that England and
Holland are watching their colonies with
ilI-concealed uneasiness.
Jamaica has of late manifested
marked restlessness, and reports re-
c eived at the legation say Great Britain
has been on the alert for six months to
suppress incipient rebellion.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-11-20
Arrested for Murder.

Denver, Colo, Nov. r6.-Andrew J.
Spute was arrested today, charged with
the murder of his wife and FIVE children.
On Sunday. October 25th, Spute. who
runs a small suburban grocery, took his
family boat riding on Smiths lake, a
small body of water in the southern part
of the city. By some means the boat
was upset. Spute alone could swim and
the others were drowned. Shortly af-
terward it developed that Mrs. Spute's
life was insured for $4,000. This fact
prompted the investigation which re-
suited in the mans arrest today. The
policy was issued by the Travellers Life
insurance company. 1t is claimed Spute
was leading dual life, and his alleged
paramour, Miss Nellie Davis, was also
arrested today.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-11-20

City Of Mexico, Nov 27--The dele
gates 70 the PaH-American medical con
gress Pur in very busy DAY with
morning and atieynoon ions. The
general session took pia1e tonight IL
the chamber Of deputies Tire discus
sions were Of purely medical interest
Tomorrow night the city gives the dele
gates grand reception in the city hall
Of the ancient municipal building.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-11-20
Merely Yarn.

Washington. Nov. T5.-Oficials Of the
war department deny without qualiica-
ton the story told by the Chicago pa
pers today to the effecr that the war de-
partment had called on railIoad com
panies for rates for transportation Of
troops and wax materials from the west
to the gulf ports. Some six weeks ago
the department, in the ordinary course
of routine business, called on the trans
continental roads for bids for the ex-
change of troops between Florida and
California. This call is the only basis
for the absolutely unjustifable and al
arming publication in the Chicago news
paper.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-11-20
Cooney. the Fox.

Chicago, Nov. I7.-"Cooney, the
Fox" of Cronin fame, is back in town.
He returned to Chicago of his own free
will. Cooney reached the city Satur
day night. His first public appearance
was Sunday night. when ne visited
North Side resorts which used 70 be fre-
quented BY the leaders OF the anti-Cro-
min faction Of the Clan-na-gaeI. He re-
fused TO tell anything about his Jour
neying or his movements during the
half dozen years which have elapsed
since he fed after the discovery Of Dr..
Cronin's body in the manhole of the
Lake View sewer.
Cooney is stopping n house on the
North side, near MS former haunts.
His friends say he has come TO stav.
The police do not want him. and shere
IS no reason why he should longer
avoid Chicago.
Patrick Cooney better known as
-Coonev. the Fox IS the man whom
Mrs. Andy Fey accused Of being deeply
implicated in the Cronin murder. In
i,r story Of the crime Mrs. Fov told
low the consp'rators had been selected
w lot TO perform the murder.
Cooney, she claimed. being uamar-
led, agreed TO take herhusband's Dacle.
iuce Foy had 4 wife and a large family
I children.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-11-20
Severe Gather in Washington.

Tacoma, Wash, Nov. I6-The Puy-
allup Stuck, White and Black rivers
valleys between Tacoma and Seattle
are flooded, causing such danger to
traffic that the Northern Pacific has
abandoned its entire service on the
Seattle branch. Only one telegraph
wire out of seven is working between
Tacoma and Seattle, making particulars
Of the food hard to get, as the railroad
is using the single wire. Last night a
log Jam formed in the White river at
Kent and it was reported that railway
bridge would have to be blown out TO
prevent an. foundation OF the town and
valley. A laterkreport saws that the
bridge has gone out. It will probably
be several days before trains to Seattle
can be resumed.
Falling trees have Frustrated wires in
all directions.
The rain changed to snow yesterday
morning. It continued falling all day
and the ground is covered with it from
one 10 two inches.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-11-20
ut. Louns Dynamiter~.

St. Louis, Nov. I7.-This forenoon
detective Kelley Of the central district,
found dynamite bomb ten inches in
circumference lying on the pavement of
Clark avenue, Immediately in front Of
the Four Courts building and within 100
feet of police headquarters.
The police are inclined 20 believe that
the bomb was intended 10 shatier the
building and, in the centurion following
the explosion, permit q number OF Pris-
oners confined in the cells in the base
ment to escape. The agent Of powder
company, whom the bomb was taken
for examination. declared that It was
filled with sufficient dynamite TO cause
great destruction had 1t exploded.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-11-20
rhe santa BE ReceIrer case.

Topeka. Kan. Nov. Is-In the Santa
Fe receiver case the attorney general
has served notice on Henry Keller. that
the latter no longer is connected with
the case. Keller claims the attorney
general has no right 70 take charge and
that ne should himself be ousted. This
question viii come before Judge Meyers
in the hearing AZ Oskaloosa tomorrow.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-11-20
a VICTORY FOR BIssETALIsN
That is what senator Jones Calls the
Defeat of Bryan.

Chicago, H., Nov. I6.-A special TO
the Tribune from Little Rock saws:
Senator James X. Jones, chairman of
the democratic national committee on
his way to St. Louis, where he will be
Joined by w. J. Bryan and Governor
Stone of Missouri, on trip to the st.
Francis river on duck hunt. In dis
cussing the future plans of the silverites
today, Senator Jones said:
81 believe that while we lost the late
election the cause of bimetalism tri-
umphed. Aside,from that, we have done
work in Kidding the party of barnacles.
Heretofore our platforms have been du-
bious and open to construction either
way. The party never rose above that
until this year.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-11-20
Sentry to be sold.

John R. Gentry, the fastest harness
PAGER in the world, has been shipped to
New York, where he will be sold at
auction next Thursday. His owner,
William Simpson, bought him a year
ago for $1,000 and refused $4,000 for
him last summer.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-11-20
ATown Threatened

Wheeling, West Va, Nov. I5.-At @
o'clock tonight q telephone message
was received here from Moundsviile
stating that the town was threatened
with destruction BY fire and assistance
was requested.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-11-20
SAYS WAR is POSSIBLE.
M mister De LONE Makes an
Important Statement.

Might Preeipifaie a General Row in
which England, France, Russia
ana Holland Would be Interested
Revolt in Cuba But the Beginning
of Trouble.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-11-20

Mrs. Bourlier, wife Of Henry Bour-
lier, agent for the Allah Steamship COM
pany, shot herself and died soon after
ward at Toronto.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-16
THAT DINGLEY BILL
Senator Vest Holds That It
is Clearly impossible of
Administration.
THE LABOR FEDERATION
Much Sympathy for Cuba Being
Manifested In Texas and
Colorado.
THE IRRIGATION MEETING

WASHINGTON, d. c., December 16 -
Senator Mitchell, (rep Oregon, in,
troduced a bill to amend the law which
gives the preference in civil appoint
ments to men who served In the war oi
the rebellion, by extending its provis-
ions to men who served in. any Indian
war; referred.
The pension appropriation bill was
taken up and passed, without amend
ment. The net sum appropriated for
pensions is $40, 600, 900.
The senate committee on foreign re-
lations, this morning, reached no con-
clusion on the Cuban question, but a
discussion showed that the Cameron
resolution, favoring the recognition OF
Cuban independence and offering the
friendly offices Of the United States
with Spain to bring the war to close,
met with the most favor and may pos
sibly be reported to the senate In the
future.
Mr.. Vest, (dem) OF Missouri, called
up Mr.. Aliens resolution for the con-
sideration of the Dingley bill and ad-
dressed the senate. He characterized
that bill as one of the most extraordi-
nary that had ever been introduced
into congress. 1t had not been asked
for by either the wool interests, or the
aron interest. He declared that the
bill was clearly impossible of admins
tration. Mr.. Aldrich replied briefly
and the matter went over without
action.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-16
Highest of all in Le.vsnng ssrenst-1atest u s. Govt Report
High Winds Prevail.

ATLANTIC CITY,tN. T., December 16
"A fifty mile gale has been blowing
since 8 o'clock, yesterday. The old
Casino building has been blown down
Several carpenters employed on the
building at the time of the collapse,
miracuously escaped with their lives.
New YORK, N. Y December 16--
This city and vicinity to-day are 10 the
center of the severest snow storm of
the winter. 1t Is accompanied by
winds OF great velocity. Al O'Clock
this morning the wind reached q
maximum, it blowing at the rate Of
forty eight miles an hour. At 8 clock
it had fallen to thirty-seven miles an
hour.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-16
WATER SUPPLY.
II ID Discussed In Fiftsen-Minute Addresses at
Ph9nlx. To-day.

PHOENIX, Ar;z December 16-
When the irrigation congress resumed
i's sessions this morning, fifteen-minute
addresses relating to water storage in
the mountain states were delivered by
Robert R Stanton, Of New York; Ed
ward F Hobart. OF Santa Fe, N. M,
and j. D. Schuyler, of Los Angeles.
Allied to this question was that OF
pumping or storing water on the plains,
and which was discussed by Professor
D. M Frost and r d Boyd, presidents
respectively of the Kansas state board
OF irrigation and the university of Okla
homa; w s. Marshall, of Fort Worth,
and Walter FL Graves, of the Crow
agency in Montana OF great interest
also to those making study OF the
question Of water supply ia the arid
regions, which was taken part In by
President George b. Atherton, Of the
state college of Pennsylvania, and Pro-
fessor B. E Fernow, chief of the for
estry division at Washington. At to-
nights session. the special order is a
discussion Of the bills submitted by the
national executive committee.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-16
The "Texas" All Right.

WASHINGTON, d. c., December 16.-
Secretary Herbert has issued very
full statement as to the condition and
seaworthy qualities of the battleship
"Texas," in which he states that she is
equal, il not superior, to any vessel IN
the navy. In this opinion, he is sus-
tanned by Charles Fl Cramp and naval
officers who have been connected with
the construction and navigation Of the
ship.
WASHINGTON, D. c., December 15 =
A honse resolution, providing for an
investigation into the alleged defects
OF the battle-ship "Texas'', was refer
red without action, to-day. The house
considered the army appropriation bill.
The statement says that the accident
which happened recently at the New
York navy yard, could not have h4p.
pened at sea. 1t happened because
part OF the injection pipe had been re-
moved for repairs. The testimony of
naval officers was cited to show that the
"Texas'' is the stiffest, most easiiy
managed and entirely seaworthy ship
IN the service.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-16
A Death Anniversary.

LONDON, England, December IA
This is the saddest day in the year to
Queen Victoria. Il is the anniversary
of the death of her husband, the Prince
Consort and Prince Albert of SAKE
Coburg Gotha, and who passed away
on December 14th, 1861. In accord
ance with her custom for thirty-four
years, her majesty spent the morning
in private meditation, surrounded by
"reminiscences of the departed. At
noou, the usual memorial service was
held in the Albert Memorial chapel,
attended BY the queen, the Prince Of
Wales and the other members of the
royal family. The anthems and hymns
we're rendered by the choir of the
royal chapel of St George, and the
Dean Of Windsor conducted the SER
ViCes
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-16

DENIsoN. rexas, Decsmber 16 -
Mass meetings are being held all over
north Texas in sympathy with Cuba
The war spirit is rampant. Col | NJ
Standifer, OF Governor Culberson's q
staff, says that in case OF war with
Spain, Texas could put $4,000 men in
field inside of thirty days.
Denver, Colorado, December 16 -
The Cuban war feeling in this state
is very active. The proceedings in tue
senate at Washington, yesterday, only
Intensified 1t Many OF the soldiers on
duty at Leadvllle profess an eagerness
to enlist, and many enrolled their
names An cffer Of Winchesiers and
ammunition was made. today. for lha
equipment OF the First Colorado
soldiers, By Cuban sympathIsers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-16
CHICAGO EPIDEMIC
rheumatism in Various Forms
Turns Itself Loose in
That City.
WOMEN AND GIRLS KILLED
Illinois Sheriff FOiIs = Mob by
Spiriting a Prisoner Out OF
Harms Way.
-s.- rs--. --..- -x<>.,
WOMEN AND GIRLS KILLED
THE BATTLESAIP "TExAS"

CHICAGO, ILL.,, December 16 -
Probably duo to the remarkably mild
and spring-hke weather, the people Of
the Windy city are approaching Christ
mas with larger share of the ills that
sffiict mankind than they have any
reason to expect. The epidemic of
diphtheria, tonsilitis and kindred throat
complains has barely subsidized, when
rheumatism in all its various phases has
turned itself loose, and the number OF
cases in the city is said to run high up
into the thousands. peculiar feature
ofthe plague, or whatever it may be
called, is that it has seized upon mus
cular, athletic people, who have never
before experienced its twinges, but
who are now being made TO feel the
most acute phases OF rheumatism IN it's
infsmmatory and muscular stages.
Physicians also comment upon the sud-
denness of the sieges, In numberless
cases the victims going to bed without
a suspicion OF coming trouble, and
waking up in the morning to dnd
themselves practically hors de combat.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-16
LABOR FEDERATION.
Matters That Received the Attention Of the
Body To-day.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, December 16.--
This mornings session of the Ameri.
can federation Of labor, opened with a
full attendance The committee on
labels reported favorably on the sug-
gestion Of cigar-makers that tin or
cardboard signs, giving various labels,
be made and distributed among the
unions, the idea being to familiarize
the public with labels Of the different
trades and the report was concurred In
by the convention. The controversy
between canvassers for the union and
the American agents associations was
reported from the committee on griev-
ances, with resolution expelling the
canvassers' union, and directing the
secretary to notify the central labor
council of Cincinnati, not to receive .
per capita tax from the union. The
matter was referred back for further
investigation.
At 10:30 o'clock, Edward E. Clark,
secretary of the railway conductors
order, representing Eve great brother
hoods, read bill providing for enforc-
ed arbitration of any differences be-
tween railway companies and their
employees, which congress will be ask
ed TO enact into law. The matter was
referred to a special committee.
Delegate Duffy, of Kansas City,
presented resolution that a commit
tee be appointed to investigate the
boycott against the Armour packing
company. 1t was adopted.
Special committees we're appointed
for the consideration of the eight hour
labor law, ana the subject of immigra'
ton.
The report of the committee Of dele
gates to the British labor congress at
Edinburgh, Scotland, was read by the
secretary.
The convention then adjourned until
afternoon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-16

JACKSON. Miss, December 15.-The
executive mansion of Mississippi wa,
the scene at high noon, to day, Of the
first wedding that has taken place
within its portals. The bride was Miss
Daisy McLsnrin, third daughter OF
Governor A. McLaurin, aud one OF
the leading belle of the state; while
the groom was Hon. W. Forest Stevens,
the young but talented lawyer, and
who was recently honored by the sp-
pointment of circuit Judge. Only the
relatives of the two families and few
invited guests witnessed the plighting
of troth.