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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-19
SAY THE PENCIL WILL is FORGED.
New York Experts Lnbored on BE-
half on Fair Children.

San Francisco, Dec. 1.-THE Chronicle
says that Messrs. Ames and Carvahlo. the
New York experts who came out here in
the interests "a the Fair children, have
made a report in which they declare the
pencil will to De a forgery. The deeds to
half million dollars worth of properly
held by Mrs. Nettie r. Craven and her
contract marriage with tine late Senator
Fair are also placed in the same category.
When Senator Fair died he left vast es
tate, valued at from 500 900 900 to $40, 900 900.
In his will he took elaborate precautions
to keep the estate intact, and the property
was left in the shape of a trust for the
benefit of his chiidren-Mrs. Herman Gel
-ichs of New York, Miss Virginia Fair
and Charles L. Fair.
The children objected to the trust clause
and sought some way to avoid It, Then 1t
was that Mrs. Craven, a schoolteacher
and mother Of Margaret Craven, the act
ress, produced a will of later date, writ
ten with a pencil, in which Senator Fair
distributed his estate among his children
without any trust. The heirs were first
disposed to accept this pencil Will, but
changed their minds when Mrs. Craven
produced deeds to valuable property which
she said had been conveyed to her by Sem
ator Fair, and also a marriage contract
with the late senator.
Then 1t was that the New York experts
were brought here to examine the various
documents. Their belief Is as stated-that
Mrs. Craven's documents are all forgeries,
cleverly executed
By the terms Of the trust will, Messrs.
Angus Crothers, Goodfellow and Bresse
were made executors vf the estate. I'm
der the pencil will Angus, Crothers and
DR.. Livingstone, who attended Fair dur,
ing his last illness, were named as ex.
ecutors. DR.. Livingstone tried to have the
pencil will probated, and the case came
up for hearing in court. Before any ac-
ton could be taken, however, Living
stones attorney withdrew the pencil will
The explanation offered was that it was
thought best not to jeopardize Mrs. Cra-
ven's suit to establish the legality of her
deeds, as would happen If the pencil will
were denied probate.
The Fair children and their attorneys
have had no hesitation in denouncing
Mrs. Craven's documents as forgeries
even before the New York experts had
been engaged.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-19

party. Major Cirujeda galloped up and
demanded Maceo's surrender.
Never" replied the intrepid Cuban
leader. drawing his sword as he saw he
was entrapped.
Forward. my men, death to the cow
ards" shouted Cirujeda.
AT this Spanish soldiers poured in
FIRE of leaden bullets. Maceo fell at the
first fire. and young Gomez next. The
fire was continued until every man was
killed. except DIR. Zertucha, who, the Gu
bans say. is a traitor. The bodies of Ma
Geo and young Gomez were then tied to
the tails of the soldiers horses and drag
ged over the field so as to disfigure them,
as the Spaniards did not wish to have
them discovered and identified at first.
1t is stated that this murder leaked out
through a drunken Spanish soldier while
In Havana a day or two after the assas-
slnation.
The Cubans here are in state of great
excitement, and swear Cuba shall be free.
over $1,000 was subscribed today for the
junta to keep up the war with.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-19
NORDSTR0M MUST DIE
SUPREME COURT DECIDES THE
INFORMATION VALID.
A Decision of Great Importance to
the State of Washington
Other Cases.

Washington, Dec. H.-In the case or
Charles w. Nordstrom VS.. the state of
Washington, the opinion of the state SUI
preme court was affirmed today by the
United States supreme court. Nordstrom
is under sentence to be hanged for murder.
The decision will have the effect of con-
firming the sentence. He made an effort
to have the verdict Of the court below re.
versed, because the proceedings against
HIM were based on a process of information
rather than indictment by grand jury.
The cases of Harry Kramer. charged
with murder, and Adolph Krug. for defal,
cation. also from the state of Washington.
were dismissed by the court.
Indictment Not Essential.
A more than local interest attaches to
the decision in the Nordstrom case by rea-
son of the ruling on the proposition that an
information, filed in court, has the effect
of an Indictment rendered by a grand jury
in the contemplation of the state constitu-
ton. While the constitution provides that
no man snail be put on trial for a crime
without having first been indicted by a
| jury of his peers, the custom in this state
has been to dispense with a grand jury 20
indict persons charged with offenses that
come under the head of crimes and instead
arraign them on informations filed by the
prosecuting attorney. In the Nordstrom
case, and IN other cases in which he APP
pears for the defendant. Colonel James
Hamilton Lewis of Seattle, congressman
elect raised the contention that such an
information was not legal. and that an In
dictment was necessary in order to comply
with the spirit and letter or the constlta-
ton. There are many lawyers Who hold
with him on this subject. The supreme
court has now settled the question once
and for all time by declaring that such an
information, filed by the prosecuting aCtor,
ney, meets with the constitutional require
ments.
The Krug defalcation case is the one
arising out of the alleged defalcation Of
Adolph Krug, city treasurer of Seattle in
1898. Krug was convicted IN the superior
court and the decision affirmed by the
state supreme court The defendant Is
now out on bail. For a time he was CASH
Ter in Seattle restaurant pending this
decision, but now he owns the largest ci-
gar store in Seattle.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-19
NATIONAL IRRIGATION CONGRESS.
Fifth Annual Session Meets Tuesday
Mt Phoenix, Arizona.

Phoenix, Arizona, Dec. 14.-Elaborate
preparations have been made for the re-
ception of delegates and visitors to the
fifth session of the National Irrigation
Congress, which convenes at the opera
house in Phoenix Tuesday morning.
Hundreds are already here to attend
the congress, and the attendance is as
sured to be greater than at any previous
session.
A move is being made for the organiza-
ton of the congress into an association
whose officers shall be changed between
sessions, with the duty of promoting ma
tional and state legislation on the lines
indicated by the organization.
The city is filling up with strangers,
among them men eminent in irrigation
affairs from every part of the Union. The
California delegation, 40 strong, arrived
this afternoon in a private car and was
well equipped for extending the regular
California hospitality during the session.
A large delegation also arrived from Kan
sas and Texas.
The national executive committee today
formulated plans for the session. The
unanimous opinion of the delegates IS
that a permanent organization will be
perfected at this session, with a paid
membership ana Officers empowered TO
advance before congress at Washington
the purposes of the irrigation congress
and irrigation interests in general.
Whitelaw Reid of the New York Tri-
bune, whose winter residence is in Phoe-
nix, will probably be present as an hon
orary delegate under appointment from
the governor of Arizona, and has been
mentioned for the presidency of the con-
vention. The temporary chairman will be
John E. Frost of Kansas.
The morning session tomorrow will be
taken up with the reports of state dele
cations and in organization, followed by
addresses of welcome from the mayor and
I Governor Franklin.
In the afternoon discussion will be
commenced on bills submitted for in
dorsement affecting reclamation of arid
lands of the west. The California delega-
ton will attempt to have action taken
against all measures similar to the
Wright law. The evening will be devoted
to a reception Of the members by the
| citizens and governor.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-19
JEM MACE AND MIKE DONOVAN.
Two Old Timers Appear I'm the Ring
I'm New York.

New York. Dec. lathe arena of the
night with host OF sporting men to see
Jem Mace OF England the ex-champion
heavyweight, aged IS years. spar six
rounds for scientific points with Mike
Donovan, the veteran boxing instructor
of the New York Athletic clu. Mike Don
ovan formerly held the middle-weight
honors, and although he is 40 years of
age he can still hold his own agains, any
of the club members and outsiders who
visit the boxing room. With such old
timers as Arthur Chambers. Billy Ed
wards, Barney Aaron and Dooney Harris
on the program to renew acquaintance
in the roped arena after years of rest,
there was scarcely a chance of the benefit
being failure 1t was veterans re-
union, and the warm welcome accorded
to John l.. Sullivan when he entered the
building proved once more, If that were
necessary. that the big fellow" still has
a warm corner in the hearts of the sport
ing fraternity.
Professor John Donaldson then had a
lot of fun in three rounds with George
Rock, once well known in sporting cir
Giles. Donaldson was too clever for the
old-tlmer.
Billy Edwards of this city and Arthur
Chambers of Philadelphia were next in
order, and they boxed three rounds.
Bob Armstrong, the big colored heavy
weight of Chicago, was pitted against
Tommy Kelly, the Hoboken lightweight.
This pair put up an amusing bout OF
three rounds.
Barney Aaron and Dooney Harris were
greeted with cheers when they appeared
for three rounds.
George Dixon was then introduced, and
it was announced that he was to meet
Jack Downey at the club on January A.
George Lavigne was also introduced and
bowed acknowledgements.
James j. Corbett and James McVey of
! Philadelphia boxed a three-round exhibit
| ton.
Jem Mace and Mike Donovan entered
the ring at 10 o'clock, and the house
rang with long and ringing cheers. Par
son Davies was appointed referee.
In the first round Donovan was decided
ly the quicker man, but they simply tap
ped each other, and Donovan did the
greater part of the leading. In the sec
ono round Donovan tapped Jem on the
| face and the Englishman stopped for
few seconds to remove his artificial teeth
which caused a laugh at his expense.
| Donovan also had the call in the sec
ond on points. Mace landed two left taps
on Mike in the early part of the thirC
round. Donovan jabbed his right on the
body and Mace swung a right on thu
neck. All these blows were light. bono
van was still the faster man. They mixe'
it up in the fourth and last round ant
then shook hands.
The rounds were only of two minutes
duration, and the decision was left to tn
| spectators, who all shouted "A draw"
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-19
is AGAINST THE RAILROADS
Decision Affecting Valuable Lands
Near Portland. Or.

Washington, Dec. 14.-Chief Justice Full
Ter announced today the opinion of the
supreme court in the case of the United
States VS.. the Oregon & California and
the oregon Central Railway companies,
involving title to valuable lands near
Portland, Or, reversing the decision of
the circuit court of appeals for the Ninth
circuit.
The case was brought by the govern
ment to enjoin the railroad companies
from asserting title to certain lands in
Guided in the grant to the Oregon Cen
trail company in 1870 which afterwards
sold out to the Oregon & California COM
pany. The railroad company failed to
complete its lines within the time speci-
fed, and forfeited a portion of it's grant
The complications arose out of the fact
that 20 miles west of Portland the road.
instead of proceeding in a direct west
ward direction, turns sharply to the
south. out Of these circumstances arose
conflicting claims between the railroad
company and the government to the land
in the quadrangle lying west of the turn
ing point. The company sold much of
the lands under its claim and they are
now held by claimants under this title.
The interior department claimed that the
land had been forfeited, and the pro-
ceedings which terminated today pro-
ceeded upon this theory.
The decision of the circuit court for the
district of Oregon found in favor of the
governments contention but was revers-
ed by the circuit court of appeals for the
Ninth circuit
The chief Justices opinion In turn re-
verses the circuit court of appeals and
sustains the circuit court and the gov
ernments contention.
Chief Justice Fuller did not give the
courts reasons for the conclusions reach
ed. The court announced a recess for
the holidays from next Monday until the
first Monday in January.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-19
IN MEMORY OF POET BROWNING
Special Services in Parish Church
of st. MnryIebone.

London, Dec. 13.-September u last was the
hftieth anniversary of the marriage Of Robert
Browning and Elizabeth Moulton-Barret, while
yesterday was the seventh anniversary Of the
death Of the famous poet. In commemoration
of these two events a special service took
place in the parish church of st. Marylebone,
before the altar of which Browning and his
wife plighted their troth. The service, which
was that of the regular Episcopal ritual, was
fully choral and after the reading OF the
lessons there was vocal rendering OF num-
Der OF appropriate songs from the works OF
Browning and his wife. sermon eulogistic
of the life work of Browning was preached by
the dean OF Canterbury. The church was
crowded, the congregation including large
number of literary lights.
There were appropriate exercises also at the
Browning social settlement OF "Walworth,' in
the southern part OF the city. while admirers
OF Browning in the leading cities OF the prov
inces held commemorative meetings.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-19
MORE DETAILS OF FOUL MURDER.
MaceO Met His Death at the Hands
of a Horde

Cincinnati, Dec 1.-THE Commercial
Tribune special from Jacksonville, Fla,
says:
j. A. Huau, agent of the Cuban junta
in this city, received a long letter this
neon from his confidential correspondent
in Havana, giving full details Of the as
sassination, too foul for the civilized
ma atoms of the earth to tolerate.
YES" said Huau, "Maceo is dead, but
Cuba will live long. The death of no one
man can crush the brave spirit of the pa
triots of Cuba, who are fighting gallantly
fol- liberty"
The letter of Mr.. Huau gives virtually
the same account of the ambuscade and
death of Maceo as already given by the
Associated Press tonight. Huau said to-
night:
The spaniards say they do not know where
Maceo's body is. They know full well. They
have buried it to cover their treachery to a
degree and will exhume 1t soon and say, "Ah,
here is the body Of Maceo."
From today Cuba will fight harder than ever.
1 do not know who will succeed Maceo, but /
think 1t will be Colonel Riva, brave and in
telligent soldier.
The letter goes on to say that Maceo
crossed the trocha, going to the place APP
pointed for the meeting. He passed the
Spanish setinels under Spanish protec-
ton and they presented arms in his hon.
or. Going forward some four miles from
the trocha Maceo and his staff. number
ing IS men and officers, came to a hill
side thiclly studded with small pines and
l underbrush. Here Spanish outpost was
observed. Maceo sent forward his flag
and in a few minutes was signalied to
advance. AS the party did so. hundreds
OF Spanish soldiers arose out OF the un.
derbrush and completely surrounded tn,
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-19
INAUGURATION TO BE ELABORATE.
Illinois Republicans Prepare to Es-
cOrt Tanner Into Office.


Springfield, ILL.,, Dec. 1S-The example
set by Governor-elect Mount of Indiana
in sternly interdicting any tomfoolery at
his inaugural, and especially any parade
of the military or an inaugural ball, will
not be followed by the state republican
machine which has charge of the prepa-
rations for the Inauguration of Governor
elect Tanner next month. 1t has previous
ly been given out that the Inauguration
was to be one of the most brilliant spec
tacular affairs in the history of the cap
ital, and members of the executive com
mittee say today that these plans Will
be adhered to.
The military is to be brought from all
parts of the state, the parade and inaug-
ural exercises will be attended with pomp
and ceremony, there will be fireworks at
night and there is talk of a private BAN
quet for the machine ana It's management
at which the wine is to flow like water.
"Governor-elect Mounts suggestion that
It is In bad taste to invest inaugurations
with pomp and ceremony when the COM
mon people are struggling for liveli
hood may be all right in Indiana" said
one of those concerned today, but so far
as Illinois is concerned, we propose to
celebrate the incoming of a republican
successor to Governor Altgeld with jol-
LITIGATION only second to that which will
be witnessed in Washington on March
next" Applications have already been
made to the railroads for special rates to
the capital and an invasion of at least
half million enthusiastic republicans is
looked for
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-19
Washington Notes.

Washington, D. c., Dec. H.-The ways and
means committee of the house have decided to
begin hearings the tariff December 2S, and
continue them two weeks.
Senator Teller of Colorado was on the floor
of the senate today for the first time since
the session opened. On his desk a large
basket of flowers, tied with red, white and
blue ribbons
Representative NJ. V. Howard of Alabama
today introduced a resolution recognizing the
republic Of Cuba a free and Independent
government.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-19
SCIENTIST ISAAC BLOWN TO ATOMS
Three Assistants Also Perished I'm
an AcetyIine Gas Explosion.

London, Dec. IA Times dispatch
from Berlin says that an explosion oc-
Cured on Saturday afternoon in the Mon-
bite quarter, in the house OF Scientist
George Isaac. who was experimenting
with the manufacture OF acetyline gas.
Isaac and three assistants were blown to
atoms. 1t is stated that Emperor Will
liam had intended to visit Nj. Isaac's
laboratory, as his experiments had at.
tracted the emperor's attention
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-19
MET TO DISCUSS BIMETALLlsM.
Republican Caucus Committee Come
to No Conclusion.

Washington, Dec. H.--The committee Of the
republican caucus to consider the bimetallic
proposition held a meeting today and inform
ally discussed the subject, coming to no defin-
lite conclusion. Senator Hoar, member OF the
committee, gave the other members some
points from his Investigations to blmetallism
abroad.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-19
THEY PUT A SACK OVER HIS HEAD.
Seattle Man Held Up and Robbed of
1925.

Seattle, Wash, Dec. IL-Anothsr hold-up
was added 70 the long list OF crimes committed
in this city during the last few months. Frank
c. Van Nice. a collector. was stopped tonight
at o'clock on a dark street by two men who
put a sack over his head and went through
him, securing slt5.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-19
Lumbermen In Convention

Cincinnati, Dec. 14-Over so delegates are
here tonight for the national convention of
lumber interests which will convene at 10
o'clock tomorrow morning for session OF two
days.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-19
Hale Won $4,000.

New York. Dec. H.-It is said that the net
receipts of the six-day bicycle race In Mad
the winner. will probably make $4,000 by hi
work.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-19

Canton, Ohio, Dec. A.-Major Mckinley
spent a comparatively quiet day. although the
number OF callers was large. Most OF the calls
were made by people who merely came to
shake hands and 20 pay their respects
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-19
Great strikt About Ended.

Hamburg Dec. 1.-THE great lockers strike
is practically ended and numbers OF the strik-
ers are returning to work
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-19
Won Bieberstefn II M.

London, Dec. 13.-The Chronicles Berlin cor
respondent says: IL is reported Baron Mar
sohnl Won Bieberstein II seriously Ill
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-02-10
NEW YORK PRODUCE.
Wheat Opens Weak, but Rallies on
Higher Cables

NEW YORK, Feb. s.-Flour-Receipts 49,
200 bbls; exports. 1O,10O bbls; market was
firm. but ruled very quiet all through the
session; city mill patents, s4.35@4.55: winter
patents, $3.s5@4. Wheat-Exports, 72.1Oo bu:
spot dull; No. red size; No. i northern
7GHc: No. hard, 1850; options opened weak
and lower, under heavy Argentine shipments
and absence of the cold wave in the wheat
belt, but later rallied on better cables and
good short demand, closing 1s9Ac lower; on
the curb prices weakened again; No. red,
February, closed at 751sc; May, 70 1850
"a 1-16c. Corn-Receipts, $4,000 bu; exports,
100 blu; spot dull; No. 2, SIC, elevator; 3Sc
afioat; steamer mixed, 361ac; options opened
lower with wheat afterwards partially re-
covered on a short demand and closed steady
at &c net loss; February closed at &c. May,
26ss@3SSc, closing at 36%c. Oats-Receipts
$1,000 bu; exports, 500 bu; spot dull; No. 2,
25A Q251sc; options dull and featureless, clos
ing Nc lower; February closed at 25Ac; May
closed at 25%c. Lard dull Western steam
closed at $5.S5 asked; May, 1886 nominal; re-
hped steady; continent, 500; South Amer
ica. $3.50; compound. 4A@5c. Pork dull;
family, $11. Pig iron steady; fairly active;
Southern, $11.75@13.25; Northern. $12@1s.5o.