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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-08-08
WINTER HAS IT ALL
n. u. LANDS IN THIS STATE BID IN
AT SEATTLE.
Private Bidder cried TO Secure 100
Acres, but Winters Bluned
Him Out.

Seattle, Aug. 3.-All of the lands of thu
Northern Pacific railroad in the state of
Washington, comprising 1902 sections OF
patented and an indefinite quantity OF
unpatented land, were sold today at pub
lie auction by Special Master Alfred Ca
rey. The sale was under a decree of the
United States circuit court of the eastern
district of Wisconsin. The property was
bought in by Edwin w. Winter for the
Northern Pacific railway, of which ne is
president, for $1,O7O,2OO. A private bidder
attempted to purchase one tract of 100
acres, but Winter bid 1t up to $4,000 and
took it at that figure. There was no OPP
position after this. Winter purchased t15T
next tract for 800, with an option to take
all the rest of the patented land at the
same figure, which he promptly covered.
deposting $4,000 in Northern Pacific
bonds. The remaining lands Of the COM
pany were knocked down TO him for
lump bid of $505,000.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-08-08
WILL W. j. BRYAN ACCEPT
SENATOR JONES TALKS OF HI
NOMINATION.
or Republican Nominee VIII
He Chosen.

New York, Aug. "A special to the
World from Washington says:
Senator Jones or Arkansas. chairman
of the democratic national committee.
has returned to Washington. When asked
by the World correspondent the question,
"Will Mr.. Bryan accept the nomination
offered him by the populists?" he an
swered slowly and deliberately: How
can he? He was nominated with Mr..
Sewall on the democratic platform. and
he will do nothing that will reflect upon
him as a gentleman or as a democratic
candidate.
II see that some of the populists are
declaring that unless Mr.. Bryan accepts
their nomination by August the central
committee will withdraw his name and
nominate someone else in his place. We'll,
let them do so. Mr. Bryan having been
the nominee of the democrats and of the
silver party, common decency would ct
least suggest the propriety of his accept
ing those nominations first. But suppose
the populists do nominate another candi-
date for the presidency. what would be
the situation? Mr.. Bryan received more
than 1000 votes in the convention, and
the central committee, composed of few
men, comes along and dominates 1ew
man. 1t will simply mean the disruption
and DISCRIMINATION of the populist party.
I'VE all know that we are going to nave
either Bryan and Sewall or Mckinley and
Hobart. The best men and the most in
telligent of the populist party will vote
for Bryan and Sewall."
In conclusion, Senator Jones, according
to the World correspondent. compliment
ed the populists of the north and west
as broad-minded and patriotic men. On
the other hand, he said the populists OF
the south were out for nothing but the
"spois." Mr.. Jones said he did not pro-
pose to allow Mr.. Watson to bluff" him
into withdrawing Sewall. He said he was
willing to make fair and proper arrange
ments with the populists in the matter
of electoral tickets, but he did not pro
pose to consent to improper arrange
ments.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-08-08
SAYS CHINA WAS SURPRISED
LII Hung Chang Talks of Purchasing
More WarliIxe stores.

London, Aug. 3.-The Times this morn
ing has an article regarding Ii Hung
Changes views and the object of his mis-
sion to England. The Chinese statesman
considers. this article says. that England
could, If she had chosen, have prevent
ed China's disastrous war with Japan.
He therefore reproaches England with
waning friendship, and contends that Chi
ma was taken by surprise when entirely
unprepared for war. He now desires as
an evidence of sympathy that England
should concede to China the right to
make a substantial addition to the duties
charged under the treaty between them
upon goods entering Chinese ports.
The fall of silver, Ii Hung Chang con-
tends, has rendered the revenue derived
from these duties of half of its original
value. Japan has already secured sim
liar relaxation of the old restrictions.
Ii Hung Chang hints, according 10 the
Times article, that this increase in Chi
mas revenues will be devoted to the pur-
chase of warlike stores in Europe.
'He assures u.s." says the Times, "tnat
he has great reforms already in operation,
including provision for a fleet and army
which within five years will place China
in a position that would render impossi-
BILE any such defeat as she recently en-
d11rad
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-08-08
SILVER QUESTION INTERESTS ALL
All Political Headquarters Flooded
with Inquiries for Literature.

Washington, Aug. 3.-Chairman Jones
of the democratic national committee
busted himself at all spare moments to-
day with a mass of mail An official
connected with the COMMITTEES says that
the correspondence is unpre cedented. One
of the veterans of the committee said
that in his service of "a years he has
never seen such rush. and he claims
that the letters show considerable repuo-
lcan detection, due to silver.
At republican headquarters the large
working force is kept busy. 1t is stated
that public interest in politics, as midi
Gated by the extent of the mail, is I'M
precedented. The most varied suggss-
tons are offered. Many campaign poems
and songs, some with music, are offered
A letter received from Louisiana as
sures the committee that there are strong
hopes of carrying that state for Mckia-
ley.
At the national silver headquarters a
number of interesting letters were receiv-
ed today. The mayor of La Crosse,
Wis, asked for a supply of German and
scandinavian literature. and added that
the silver movement was making rapid
progress in that locality.
Another letter, from the Pennsylvania
district in which Sibley is a candidate for
congress, asserted that his election is
beyond doubt, and that his strength
was aiding the national ticket.
Word comes from Massachusetts that
many silver clubs are being formed there.
Several letters rendered the services Of
the writer's on the stump.
Mr.. German Joined Chairman Jones Mt
the capitol shortly after noon, where they
were together in the committee room for
three hours. At the close Of an extended
talk. Mr.. Jones said there was nothing to
be made public. Mr. German was asked
as to the current report that he would be
on the executive committee, and possibly
its chairman. He authorized the state
ment that he would not take any chair
manship under any circumstances.
1t Is the same now as in 1888 and In
1892" he said, when 1 gave every aid In
my power to Mr.. Harrity and Mr.. Whit
ney, but would not take a craftsmanship.
During the campaign 1 will aid Senator
Jones in every way possible, but under
no circumstances would assume the du-
ties of chairman of the executive commit
tee."
When asked as to whether he would be
a member of the committee, Mr.. German
replied that the chairman was practically
the committee.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-08-08
INVESTIGATING THE GRAIN RATES
Interstate Commerce Commission ID
Making the Railroads Squirm.

Chicago, Aug 4.-The interstate COM
merce commission held an adjourneS
meeting in this city today, to investigate
the grain rate manipulated in this city ia
connection with the reconsigning practice
at that place. Traffic Manager Bidds
of the Santa Fe road, General Freight
Agent Cortright of tho Alton, and A c.
Bartlett of the grain merchants of this
city were the only witnesses called. Com
missioners Morrison, Clements. Knapp
and Yeomans were present ana j. c. Day
of Washington was attorney for the gov
eminent. The object of the investiga-
ton is to find out how the reconsigning
practice at Kansas City serves to cut
the rates or grain. All the witnesses ac-
knowledged the existence of this prac-
tice, and the two railroad officers SALE
also that the scheme was open to illegal
practices.
The commission has summoned Joint
Agent Migey of Kansas City to appear,
and produce all books and other docu-
operandi of this practice. AS the evil
dence Migey is to give, it is said. will be
to the disadvantage of several railroads.
he is reported to have been instructed
to absolutely refuse to produce the doc
umentary evidence asked for on the
ground that he is not a railway officer,
but an officer of a railroad association.
and the commissioners jurisdiction does
not extend to railroad associations. IL
Migley refuses to testify, the commission
will have opportunity to assert its
acquired authority, under the Brown de-
cision. by committing him to jail.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-08-08
JONES KNOWS NOTHING OF 1T
Does Not Believe SewaII Agreed to
Retire From the Race.

Washing ton, Aug. s.-Senator Jones CT
Arkansas, chairman of the national dem
ocratic committee returned to this city
today from his TRIP to the west. The SEN
ator expects to remain in the city dur
ing the present week for consultation
with such democratic leaders as may be
here from time to time. and later will
go to New York to attend the meeting of
the national committee, on the 18th, and
the Bryan and Sewall notification meet
ing on the day following. The under
standing now is that the two candidates
will be notified at the same time, as has
been done by the democratic party in the
past. Pending the meeting of the IA
tional committee IN New York, the final
disposition of the question of establish
ment of permanent headquarters during
the coming campaign is hardly looked
for.
Senator Jones had nothing definite to
say on this subject today, and expressed
the opinion that the matter would not be
settled until the committee meets. While
Senator Jones is believed to have about
decided upon the formation of the execu-
tive committee which will have active
charge of the campaign work. he is not
yet prepared to make public any names.
In this case also he expressed the opin-
ion that the committee will not be fully
named until the meeting in New York
He may, however. announce an individ-
ual member or two during his stay in this
city.
Questions bearing upon the attitude of
Bryann toward the populistic nomination
and affecting the retention of Mr.. Sc
wall on the national ticket are those on
which the chairman declines to express
an opinion.
The senator's attention was called to
the statement in the Atlanta Journal,
made by Hon. w. L. Peek, who led the
Georgia delegation at the poulist con-
venuon, that there was an understanding
between the populist and democratic
leaders, that if the populists would NOM
mate Mr.. Bryan for president and a
southern populist for vice president, Mr..
Sewall would retire from the race
Regarding this, Mr.. Jones declared that
so far as he knew, no arrangement of the
kind was entered into.
The chairman is well satisfied with the
general situation, and says the demo-
cratic ticket is as good as can be. He
J ridiculed the idea of a reaction in the
silver sentiment and looks for its contin
ued progress.
This sentiment" he said. began with
the repeal of the Sherman act, and has
progressed ever since"
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-08-08
HEAVY LOSS OF SPANISH TROOPS
Fifty Men and Two Officers Killed by
the Insurgents.

Havana, Aug. "a hot engagement is
reported to have occurred between GU
aymas and Melones, in the district of
Manzanillo, in which the loss suffered by
the Spanish troops was exceedingly
heavy. The official report gives .hs
number of Spaniards as 100 pitted against
1000 insurgents. The official report further
states that Lieutenants Gonzales and
Pintados of the Spanish forces wers
killed. together with so privates.
Colonel Marc has had fight with the
band of Sanguilly on the plantation of
Condessa. The insurgent loss was II
killed. The troops had two officers and
nine soldiers wounded. The insurgents
have burned the plantation of San Joa-
quin at ADanose, causing a damage esti-
mated al 100000.
Jaime Bernardino Rodriguez has been
sentenced to death.
The insurgent bands are concentrating
near the southern portion of the trocha
and it is reported that they intend to at
tack it before long.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-08-08

Pierre LOriIIard Is Making Progress
on the English Turf.

London, Aug. 3-At the Hurst park
summer meeting today Pierre Lorrilard's
American horse Draco won the Priory
2-year-old plate. distance five furlongs
straight. from four starters. Salvinis
Foston was second, Mrs. S. Adler Jack
sons The Duntin third.
Duntin led Draco and Tataha half the
journey, when Draco came 10 the front,
winning by length and half. Duntin
finished a bad third.
Enoch Wishards American horse Ram
apo finished third in the race for the
Hurst park holiday handicap. Pitts
Yard was first Golden Stopper second.
p. Lorilard's American horse King Of
Bohemia won the Walton selling plate for
all ages. the winner to be sold at auc-
ton for 100 sovereigns. distance five fur
longs straightaway. Clone was second
Otterwin third
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-08-08
GORMAN AND JONES CONSULTED
Maryland senator VIII support Bry-
an, Though Not Actively.

Washington, Aug. 3. - Chairman Jones
of the democratic national committee,
who arrived last night, took temporary
quarters in Senator Faulkner's private
office at the congressional committee
headquarters. He was Joined, apparently
by appointment. by Senator German and
Senator Stewart. The conference lasted
half an hour. and the gentlemen separ-
ated to meet again at noon. A report
was current about headquarters that Cor
man would be a member of the executive
committee and possibly chairman.
German to He silent Partner.
Chicago, Aug. ga Washington special
to the Journal says: Senator German hae
decided to aid Chairman Jones in the CON
duct of the democratic campaign. He
stipulated, however, that he would be a
silent partner. giving advice, but not be-
ing known publicly as a member of the
executive committee. This was arranged
al a conference between Jones and Cor
man at Germans country home.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-08-08
MORRISON WILL VOTE FOR BRYAN
Interstate Commerce COmmissiones
Conservative in Views.

Chicago, Aug. 3. - w. r. Morrison. a
member of the interstate commerce COM
mission, is quoted in the Journal as say
ing that he will vote for Bryan and free
silver. He added: 81 did not favor the
adoption of a free silver platform, and 1
do not believe the success of free silver
would in any way realize the expectations
of those urging 1t, but 1 do not believe
the adoption Of free coinage at a ratio OF
16 to l, and the election of Bryan, would
necessarily precipitate a panic, unless the
men who control the money market chose
tO have manic"
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-08-08
GOLD DEMOCRATS IN vERMONp
state Convention VIII Issue an Eek
planatOry Address.

Montpelier VT, Aug. 3.-Leading demo-
Gratis of the state who represent the gold
standard sentiment of the state are here
tonight preparing for the state conven-
ton. which meets tomorrow. The con-
vention will probably issue an address
to the democrats OF the state giving
reasons for boiling the Chicago nom
reasons for boiling the Chicago ticket
and nominees. 1t will select four dele
gates to the national conference at In
dianapolis. and a gold standard national
democratic national committeeman. Res
olutions are now being prepared indors-
ing the state ticket nominated in May.
and reaffirming the principles of the plat
form adopted at that time.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-08-08
HE FOUND A SMALL FORTUNE
Nebraska Attorney Unearthed an Ex-
press order for $500.

Nebraska City, Neb., Aug. 3.--While an
attorney was looking over the papers of
the late Eugene Wilhelm at his old home
near this city he found an express order
for $500. issued in 1853 At Placerville, Cal,
and sent by Mr.. Wilhelm to his wife,
Martha Wilhelm, and payable to her or
der. Why the order was never cashed
Mrs. Wilhelm. who is an old woman, is
unable to explain. The head of the com
pany at New York has been notified that
the order has been placed in the bank
for collection.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-08-08
FAMILY KILLED WITH AN AK
Tom Brown Butchered His Relatives
for no apparent Cause.

Providence. N. Y. Aug. S.-Near Clay,
eight miles west of here. Tom Brown,
farmer 30 years old, butchered his wife,
mother-in-law and baby last night with
an AK. After the terrible atrocity Brown
went to the house of Mr.. Muir, his near
est neighbor. and told him what he had
done, and asked Muir to shoot him.
While the victims OF the madman's rage
were not killed outright. no hope is en-
tertained OF their recovery. Brown comes
of feeble-minded family.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-08-08
MARK A. HANNA GOES TO CHICAGO
VIII Lay Ont the Work of the Ra
publican Campaign.

New York, Aug. 3.-M. A. Hanna, chair
man of the republican campaign commit
tee, will leave New York for Chicago on
Wednesday or Thursday. Before his de-
parture there will be a meeting of the
members of the executive committee, in
GLIDING N. B. Colt of West Virginia, Gen
eral Osborne of Boston, probably Joseph
H. Manley of Maine, and Vice Presiden-
tial Nominee Hobart, to complete the
plans of the campaign and lay out the
work of the several members Of the COM
mittee.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-08-08
LARGEST LOCK IN THE WORLD
Officially Opened Today In Northern
Michigan.

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, Aug. 3.-The 500
foot lock was officially opened at 1890
o'clock today. when the revenue cutter
Andrew Johnson and the river and har-
Dor Improvement steamer Hancock were
locked" through. No official program
marked the opening OF the largest lock in
the world and the completion OF one OF
the greatest engineering feats in the his
tory of the country. The lock was COM
menced in 1889. 1t is 800 feet in length be-
tween the gates. and 100 feet in length
over all. 43 feet high, 100 feet wide and will
accommodate boats drawing 21 feet OF
water
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-08-08
ARMOUR is GENEROUS TO HIS MEN
Wants to Unload Some Mexican
Dollars.

Chicago, Aug. 4-Philip D. Armour, the
packer, has had printed notices distrib-
uted among his 5000 employees, announcing
that for an American silver dollar he will
give them 90 cents worth of meat and a
Mexican silver dollar in change. He also
has prepared a circular showing the rates
of wages in the prices of good working
classes in Mexico as compared to whatiis
received in this country. A ready-fnS6e
clothing merchant has also hung a pla-
card saying he will give for an Ameri-
can dollar so cents worth of goods and a
Mexican dollar fer change
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-08-08
BROTHERHOOD OF THE KINGDos
Fourth Annual Conference Begun fu
New York state.

Marlborough. N. Y. Aug 3.-Believers
of nearly every denomination arrived in
large numbers to take part in the fourth
annual conference Of the Brotherhood of
the Kingdom. an organization of Chris
tian workers brought into existence about
five years since and which has grown to
considerable proportions. Distinguished
divines and laymen from many states took
part in the proceedings. Today was de-
voted to the reception Of guests and a de-
votional meeting, and the exercises of the
week will be inaugurated at daybreak to-
morrow.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-08-08
OPENING OF CONGO APPEAL CASE
British Government Did Not Like
LOthaire's AcquittaI.

Brussels, Aug. 8. - the appeal of the
British government against the acquittal
of Captain Lothaire, the Belgian officer
who caused the English trader, Stokes.
to be arrested in the Congo region for
selling arms and ammunition to the ma
tives, was opened today in this c-.y be-
fore the superior court of the Congo
sate Captain Lothaire was present in
the uniform of his rank in the service OF
the Congo state, that of major general.
The day was occupied with a recital OF
the facts by one OF the judges.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-08-08
PUGILIsr THOMPSON BOUND OVER
Held in $4,000 Bonds, Charged with
Killing Carter.

Salt Lake, Utah. Aug. 4.-The case of
Bob Thompson, the prize fighter charged
with killing Carter, was resumed in
Justice Weiger's court today. The argu-
ment was on the motion to dismiss. At
the conclusion of the argument the
court overruled the motion, and held the
prisoner to the district court, fixing his
bail at $500. The case against the club
and the referees of the fight will be ia
ken up tomorrow.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-08-08
SUICIDE OF A WIFE MURDERER
Cummings shot Himself in the Seat
tie Jail.

Seattle, Aug. 4.-Lawrence Cummings
who so cruelty murdered his wife, Eliza
beth Cummings, and tried to murder his
daughter, on June 8, 1896 committed sui
eide in the county jail at 12:45 this morn
ing. by shooting himself through the head
with a revolver, which he had managed
to conceal in the cell
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-08-08
RECEIVER FOR LARGE COAL co.
MOrtgagee Tries to Shut Out Miners
Claims for Wages

Denver, Aug. 4-The International
Trust company has applied to the district
court for permission to foreclose its first
mortgage for 100000 on the properties of
the United States Coal company, on ac-
count of the default of the interest pay
ments. The court is asked to decree that
$4,000 worth of receivers certificates,
issued to miners in payments of wages,
shall not be a prior lien, and no debts be
paid until the mortgage is satisfied.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-08-08
CALIFORNIA EDITOR is oINcHED
Fined and Sentenced to Jail for
Libel.

Oakland, Cal, Aug. 4.-Gavin d. High,
editor of the Oakland Times, was today
sentenced to pay a fine of $3.50, and 20
serve five days in Jail for lbeling Will
liam J. Dinge, president of the Oakland
Water Company. In passing sentence
the court severely reprimanded High for
having made no retraction of the libel,
which was the outgrowth of a fight be-
tween rival water companies.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-08-08
Appointments.

Olympia, Aug. 4-The governor has ap-
pointed e. d. Olmsted OF Spokane trustee
OF the Cheney normal school, ]. H. Day
Of Dayton member OF the state board OF
pharmacy.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-08-08
Tabor RIocIs Change. HANDS.

Denver, Aug. 3-The Tabor opera house
and the Tabor block today passed into
legal possession of Mrs. Laura d. Smith,
the holder of the second mortgage on
the property who bid 1t in for $3.50 900.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-08-08

History of man--bawled in infancy and
bald in old age.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-12-24
A Bit of Life,

A MAIDEN sat within the door
And sang as many tines before,
A man to daily toll passed by,
No love or pleasure lit his eye,
But when he heard the merry song
He whistled as ne went along.
A woman by the window wept
For Que who in the churchyard slept,
But when upon her hearing fell
That tune she knew and loved so well,
The flood of burning tears was stayed.
And soon song her lips cssayed.
Her neighbor heard the tender strain
And softly joined the sweet refrain.
Thus all day long that one song bore
Its ioyousness from door to door
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-12-24
Concerning Santa Claus.

The little folks love Santa Claus
Much better than the big ones do
And so they should. For why? Becaus
Old SANITY seems to want them 10.
70 little boys and girls he brings
a lot of sweet and pretty things
That fill their hearts with z iadnesS,
But to the old he carries cares,
A few more wrinkles and gray hairs,
And buckets full of sadness.
But when the little faces beam
With Joy and with affection,
The elder people catch the gleam
OF pleasures bright reflection,
And they are happy just because
The little folks love Santa Claus.