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Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-11-06
CAR OF RUSSIA TO THE sun
Abdul Frightened Into n Pretend
of Reform.

Constantinople, Oct. 29.-since the visit
Of the Russian ambassador. NJ Deneli-
doff. to the sultan. and the important au-
dience which followed. 1t is noticeable
that there has been another change for
the better In the attitude of Abdul Hamid
and his advisers toward Armenians in
particular and the reform policy in gem
eral. 1t is known that Dcnelidoff used
plain language. and the sultan was con-
WINGED that the Russian ambassador was
In earnest. This, supplemented by grave
reports received by the sultan from the
Turkish embassies at London and Paris.
pointing out the distrust and irritation
caused by the attitude Of the Turkish
officials. has brought about eager pro-
fessions upon the part of the Turkish
government of a desire to earnestly push
reforms. As commenced, five Christian
deputy governors have been appointed
In Armenia. 1t is probable that there
will be changes shortly in the Turkish
ministry.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-11-06
FROM FORT SHERMAN
SIXTEENTH INFANTRY DELIGHTED
WITH THEIR QUARTERS.
Grizziy Mike Is Doing Well in the
Climate of Occur dAlene-
Met After Years.

Fort Sherman, Idaho, Oct. 31.-The Six
teentn infantry is now comfortably set
tied in their new quarters at Fort Sher.
man, the incest, healthiest and most pict-
uiesque military reservation in the entire
west. Companies d, F and H and the
band are located on the east side of the
parade, and Companies C and G on the
west side. The troops seemed to fall in
love with the place the moment they ar
rived. The expressions of praise heard on
every side We're a series of explanations
at the beauty of the scenery. They had
not expected to find quite SO nice a place
1t must be said of the Fourth infantry
that they departed leaving the post neat
and tidy in appearance.
A large percentage of the command are
rejoicing at their freedom from catarrh
and other complaints since coming here
from the high and thirsty bench on which
Fort Douglas is situated. There is prob
ably not half dozen men in the post
who, IL given their choice, would return
to Utah to live. Climatologists are nu-
merous among soldiers as they reach so
many different stations in the course of
an enlistment or two, and the older heals
know when they reach an Incompatible
climate. Since coming here the sixteenth
infantry readily understands why so many
members of the Fourth transferred to It,
The town and the post are getting along
splendidly. There are several boarded anil
graded walks leading into the town, and
as there is no car fare to pay, as at Salt
Lake, there is no reason why the civil
and military inhabitants should not be on
the best of terms. Indeed the troops lost
no time in falling into the good graces of
Occur d Alene. 1t is pleasant to note the
cordial relations existing here, since it is
remembered that majority of the people
of Salt Lake do not go out of their way
to make the acquaintance of any one
wearing a blue uniform
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-11-06
NO KNOWLEDGE OF APPOINTMENT.
RumOrs Ahoat of n New Venezuelan
Commission.

London, Oct. S0.-A high official OF the
foreign office, referring to the statement
made by the Chronicle, this morning, that
there is good reason to believe that a
tribunal similar to the Boring sea COM
mission will be appointed to adjudicate
the Venezuelan boundary affair, said this
afternoon that he had no knowledge OF
the appointment of such a tribunal. Asked
if such tribunal should be appointed
would all the territory claimed by Ven
ezuela be included in the arbitration, he
replied: THAT is the essence of the whole
matter. Venezuela only claimed all along
the territory to the bank of the Esse-
guido. Every one knows that portion was
settled by the Dutch, and Venezuela
throughout has been SO stubborn in the
matter that it has been impossible to ar
rive at any conclusion. If the entire dis
puted territory was submitted to arbitra-
ton, it might involve giving up the great
er part of the colony. However, the mat
ter is now under discussion, and while
state matter is being discussed I must
await the report before expressing an
opinion"
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-11-06
GIVE 1T THE SAME NAME IN RUSSIA.
Change of Currency Is Called "A De.
probation,

London, Oct. SO-A correspondent of the
London Times at Berlin wires: 81 hear
from st. Petersburg that the czar has de-
cided to postpone the currency reform
which 1t was proposed to submit to the
state council this autumn. This proposed
reform of the Russian currency, briefly,
was to be introduced in the form of n
new god coinage to correspond exactly
with the present value of the silver and
paper rouble. The minister of finance is
offering to purchase bullion and foreign
gold, and some 20 tons of new coined
silver are arriving every fortnight from
France. New copper coinage is being
struck at a mint at Birmingham. All
the Russian officials are now paid partly
in gold and silver, and the public is com
PEELED to accept a metal to which 1t has
not hitherto been used. The proposed
coinage has been called depreciation of
the currency by it's opponents, and most
disastrous consequences are foretold, in
Guiding the probable eff1ux of gold"
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-11-06
KILLED HIS WIFE FOR INSURANCE.
So Detectives Think OF the Norrss-
town Tragedy.

Norristown. Pa. Oct. 29.-Coroner
Kurtz today visited the Kayser tragedy,
where early last night Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles o. Kayser. Jr., were according
to the husbands story. held up by two
hiehwsymen and Mrs. Kayser murdered
and the husband shot through the left
ann.
The coroner found Mrs. Kayser's gold
watch hidden under a stone. and re-
volver alongside the nearby fence Her
purse, containing $40, was found In the
carriage in which the couple were riding
when the alleged holdup occurred. Kay
ser is being guarded by two detectives.
There is an insurance policy for $4,000
upon Mrs. Kayser's life. It is known
that Mr.. and Mrs. Kayser were Jealous
of each other, but on the husbands part,
it is said tina. there was absolutely no
cause.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-11-06

Berlin. Oct. s1.--Through our the wess
all Germany has been agog awaiting
further indiscretions of the paper, Prince
Bismarcks organ, the Hamburger Mach
rchten. The correspondent of the Assoc
ciated Press learns upon excellent author
itv that additional revelations will short
w appear about the past and present re-
latlons between Germany and the allied
powers, as well as Russia and Great
Britain, unless the government directly
interferes to prevent.
The betrayal OF the Russo-German
treaty has created intense excitement in
political circles. especially among the
members of the reichstag and bundesrath,
and unless official explicit explanations of
the inside facts are given, the govern
ment will be questioned in the reichstag
shortly by the centre, backed by the So
clallsts and the liberals, on the plea that
unless the government explains the mat
ter the faith of her allies in her SINGER
ity will be seriously shaken.
Emperor William Is known to be ex-
tremely indignant at the article In the
Hamburger Nachrichten, and an inter-
view with a German statesman, publish
ed in the Vienna Neu Erie Presse, dated
at Hamburg, shows that the government
has seriously meditated taking criminal
proceedings against the author of the
article under the so-called Annim para
graph of the criminal code. But it is
stated that an inquiry showed Count
Herbert Bismarck was the responsible
party, and not his father, who replied
to the official inquiry that he personally
had no hand in the matter.
Austria and Germany Understand.
An understanding has now been reach
ed between Germany and Austria to
cease the payment of sugar export boun-
ties if the simultaneous adhesion of
France can be secured, as appears likely.
In the meanwhile the foundation of two
German sugar syndicates is announced.
One is purely International and comes in
force in 1897, and the other comprises the
raw sugar manufacturers only, with the
object to control the world market. The
first syndicate aims to monopolize the re-
tail trade and raise prices.
The French Transatlantic Steamship
Company has notified the German com
panies that it is willing to join in a poll
to raise passenger rates to America, and
a big increase in rates will be shortly
enforced.
A general movement has been organized
for the suppression of duelling in Ger
many. Monster petitions are being circu-
lated by the central committee at Gotha,
and the principal synods of Prussia have
passed resolutions to the same effect.
The petitions cite the case of Lieutenant
Brueswitz, who killed a civilian with
his sword because the man had uninten-
tionally knocked against a chair upon
which the officer was sitting, and they
ask revision of the privileges of officers
respecting their relations to civilians.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-11-06
:plJNclL OF WOMEN.
Xil HlN IN Bostoii ON Election

Boston, Mass. Novs,,l-It rs perhaps
ui5fprtunate for the interests Of the ma
tsonat ~1o1ncil of women of the United
states that the organization holds its an
nuai meeting this year, while the attea-
tion OF the country is engrossed by the
presidential election. This fact, however,
does not seem to have disturbed the
membership. and delegates to a total
9. several hundred, comprising repre-
sentative women from all parts of the
country are on the way here to partici-
pate In the deliberations. The organiza-.
tion Is a union Of 20 national councils
devoted to philanthropic, educatioaal, civ
10 religious and Industrial purposes 1t
mas been instrumental in organizing for
similar purposes the women of Canada.
france, Germany, Great Britain, swe-
oen ana New Zealand, these, with the
United States, forming the international
council, which meets every five years.
ana OF which the, Countess of Aberdeen
is president.
Inc present session of the American
council will comprise three public meet
ihgs' as well as the usual business gath
erlngs, at which papers will be read and
suggestions offered concerning philan
thropic, educational, Industrial and other
questions.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-11-06
CUBAN CONSUL is COMING HOME.
But Only to Attend to His Private
Affairs.

Havana, Oct. SO.-General Fitzhugh Lee.
consul general, in an interview here with
the correspondent of the Associated
Press, confirmed the statements made to
the same representative Wednesday
night that he is going to the United
States to visit his family and attend to
private business. He said that 1t was
only natural that he should see President
Cleveland and Secretary Olney while In
America, but he authorized the Associat-
ed Press to deny that he informed any
correspondent that he is going to Wash
ington to confer with the president on
the Cuban situation.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-11-06
HOPEFUL FOR CUBAN INSURGENTS.
Private Letters i've Interesting In
formation.

Philadelphia, Nov. 1.-Private letters
received in this city by Saturdays mail
from Havana, throw light upon recent
events on the island. One letter in par
ticular in regard to the late occurrences
in Pinar del Rio gives a hopeful view of
the present Cuban situation. This letter
says that Antonio Maceo has not at
tempted to reach Havana province, and
that although he made an attack upon the
city of Artemisa, which was partially de-
stroyed, he did not endeavor to force q
passage of the famous trocha. On the
other hand it is stated in the communi-
cation, which is from Captain Degardo,
who was recently in this city and who is
an officer of General Maceo's staff, that
the regular army in Pinar del Rio is not
DESTROYS of making war in Havana and
'Matanzas at this time. Both of these pro-
vinces are comparatively low and fiat,
and the effects of the copious rains upon
the soil is still detrimental to the proper
handling of an army.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-11-06
TORE DOWN MARK HANNA's FLAGS.
Indiana Judge Said They Were Not
National EmbIems.

Indianapolis, Oct. 31.-A special to the
News from Anderson says that Mark
Hanna's flags were torn down and tram
pied in the dust of the rooms of the Madi-
son circuit and district court today. They
were removed by the judges and their
deputies. Judge Diven said that the So
called flags on paper, with Mckinley and
Hobarts Hkenesses across the stripes,
were not national emblems, and said that
they should never stay in his courtroom.
Judge Ellison's deputy, Daniel Bolaad,
pulled down the alleged flag in the cir
cult court. Both parties are closing the
campaign here today and bitter feeling
exists.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-11-06
PANlCS OF DAILY OCCURRENCE
SuItnn's Supporters DwindIing in
Numbers,

London, Nov IA dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Constantinople says:
1t is rumored that Armenians have de-
cided to poison the water supply, and the
authorities are taking rigid precautions.
Panics are of daily occurrence. The
masses regard the increase in the prise
of bread as a sign of the approach of
war. The bitterest strife exists among
the ministers at Yildiz Kiosk. There
are rumors of the arrests of ministers
and officials. The sultan's only support
ers now here are Hassan Pasha and Ri
fat PaSha.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-11-06
WoMEN's AUXILIARY IN SESSION.
Episcopal Ladies Celebrate at Gin
cinnHti.

Cincinnati, Oct. 29-The 25th anniver-
sary of the women's auxiliary of the
Episcopal church in America was cele-
hrated- this morning at st. Paurs ca
thedral. The attendance of delegates and
of members of the denominations was
large.
Bishop Boyd Vincent, of the diocese of
southern Ohio, was the celebrant at holy
communion and the sermon was preach
ed by Rev. DR.. w. s. Longford, general
secretary of the board Of managers. This
afternoon the general missionary confer
ence was held at Christ's church chapel,
the participants including Bishop Vim
cent, Bishop Gailor of Tennessee, Rev.
e. H. Edison of Alaska and DR.. Sarah
T. Walrath of western Africa.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-11-06
WAS EAGER TO COME TO TERMS
Details of That Alliance of Bis
marcl<'s.

London, Nov. 1.-The Berlin correspoh;
dent of the Daily NcFs reports he mas
learned that the German treaty with
Russia was in nowise as harmless as IL
alleged, but was disloyal to Austria
prince Bismarck was eager to come
to terms with Russia" says the CORE
spandent, "at Skierniewicz, where the
cgar and Emperor William met, and Ia
ter in interviews with NJ. De Giers he
gave too warm an expression of his de-
sire. The Russian diplomat noticed this
and raised his price, the result being the
agreement which 1t seems contained
clauses which even now are unknown
but which prove bad faith to Austria.
In government circles 1t is suspected that
Bismarck's ultimst a. object is to dissolve
the dreibund as the price of a Russo
German alliance"
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-11-06
DIGGING UP DR.. BROWN SCANDAL.
Dubuque Conference Asked to Re-
scind Its Action.

Oakland, CAL, Oct. 29.-The Bay Con-
ference of the Congregational ministers
today revived the Dr. Brown scandal by
adopting a resolution requesting the Du-
bGque Conference to rescind its action
admitting Mr.. Brown to fellowship, in de-
fance of the action of the Bay Confer
ence, in suspending him. A committee
was appointed to arrange for a mutual
councillor, and as a last resort an ex
parte council, in case the Dubuque Con-
ference declines the request. In the event
of a refusal, the Congregational clergy
men will be called on to participate.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-11-06
PUGET SOUND is ON THE LIST
Estimates for Navy Yard Improve
ments.

Washington, Oct so.-Commodore Mat
thews, chief Of the navy department bu-
reau of yards ana docks, in his annual
report to Secretary Herbert, makes a
cut of two-thirds in the estimates for
maintenance and improvement of the
navy yards submitted by the various
commandments. They ask for $685., 62O He
reduced the estimates to $2,245043. Some
of the principal items he Endorsed are as
follows: Mare Island, CAL, quay wall
$4,000; dredging, $4,000. Puget sound
station, clearing work, $4,000; wharf.
100000; officers quarters, $4,000. The
chief also submits estimates of $225, 900
for suitable ways and sheds for laying
up torpedo boats. but does not indicate
the location.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-11-06
SIR WEBSTER MAY BE APPOINTED.
but No Conformation In Yet to BE
Obtained.

Washington. Oct. SO.-Close inquiry
here into the intimation from London
that Sir Richard Webster had been Sc
lected as member Of the commission
to arbitrate the Venezuelan boundary
question fails to develop confirmation of
any sort for the statement. While ne
gotiations are progressing. they have not
arrived at a stage where it relates to the
personnel of the commission, but is still
devoted to a discussion Of the limitations
to be imposed upon any commission to be
created. From the high reputation Of
Webster, his selection is not regarded as
improbable when negotiations reach the
proper phase, but 1t is said here that his
nomination was not made from source
in political sympathy with the present
British cabinet.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-11-06
CYCLONES WORK IN OKLAHOMA
Postmaster and His Wife Hurled In
to Eternity.

Guthrie, o. T., Oct. "a cyclone swept over
a stretch of country about 20 miles east of here
at 1880 last night devastating district several
miles long and probably 100 yards wide. The
farmhouse of William Toby was first In the
path of the storm. The building was destroyed
and Toby was probably fatally injured The
other members of the family escaped.
Half mile further north the Mitchell postof-
Ace and store was lifted bodily into the air,
carried 100 yards and dashed to the earth The
building was smashed into srlinters and Post
master NJ. T. Mullin and his wife, who lived
in the building, were killed. They died clasped
in each others arms. Two sticks were driven
through Mr.. Mullins skull, but there was not
a scratch on the body of his wife. The Mullins
came here from Rock Island, Ill.
The farmhouse of Abner Jones was also
wrecked and many smaller buildings were de-
stroyed, trees uprooted and crops ruined. Ku-
mors are current here that the same storm
did frightful damage further northeast In
Payne county, and that several persons were
killed there, but up to late hour tonight no
particulars were obtainable. There was ire
mendous fall of rain here, and considerable
damage was done by washouts and the carry
ing off of crops.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-11-06
THERE TO SETTLE MINERS STRIKE.
Organizer w. II. Montgomery Is Now
in LeadvIlIe.

Leadville, Col, Oct. 29.-W. Fl. Mont
gomery, general organizer of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor, is here for the
purpose of settling the miners strike, if
possible. He has interviewed all parties
here. and while his mission is as yet
only fairly begun, he has strong hopes
of its success. He says that he finds the
mine managers, business men, smelter
managers and citizens generally anxious
to have an early and Satisfactory settle
ment, and from what he has heard from
the miners he knows that the majority
of them feel the same way. Mr.. Mont
gcmery states that the loss already 1c-
crued from the strike covering wages,
loss of trade, etc., and exclusive of the
reduced mineral output, will aggregate
81. 900, 600.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-11-06
FAIR FILES A CROSS COMPLAINT.
Says That Mrs. Craven's Deeds Are
Fraudulent.

San Francisco, Oct. 29.-Charles L. Fair
today filed an answer and cross COM
plant to the suit in ejectment filed by
Mrs. Nettie r. Craven. tine school teach
err, who claims to be the widow Of the
late James G. Fair. The realty which
Mrs. Craven claims was decided to her
comprises city realty valued at 81, 500, 900.
Charles Fair alleges that the deeds held
by Mrs. Craven to the property are fraud
ulent and forgeries. The notarial ack-
nowledgment to James G. Fairs sigma
ture is also claimed to be fraudulent.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-11-06
POSTOFFlCE SAFE BLOWN OPEN.
Robbers Scared Away by the Re-
port.

Wilkesbarre, Penn, Nov IA daring
attempt was made early this morning to
rob the postofflce at Plymouth. A door OF
big safe was blown off with such force
that it shook the surrounding buildings.
People in the vicinity thought an earth
quake had occurred, and they hastily
dressed and came out on the street.
Smoke was seen issuing from the post
office and the fire department was called
out. 1t was found that sparks from the
powder had set fire to the mail bags. T1e
flames were soon extinguished. Postmas-
ter Clary. upon his arrival, found all the
valuables in the safe untouched. The rob-
bers evidently got scared at the loud re-
pert and noise.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-11-06
GEORGE CROKER GETS 100000
Remained Sober Five Years and Re-
ceived His Reward.

San Francisco, Oct. 29.-In addition to
the $4,000 in bonds left in trust for him
conditionaily for his remaining sober for
five years, George Croker, second son
of the deceased millionaire, has just ocme
into possession of one-eighth interest
in his fathers estate, which is equivalent
in round numbers to 100000.
Now that the big property interests
have been transferred, they will leave
for the east within a week and will pass
the winter in New York.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-11-06
FOUR MORE WHEEL RECORDS MADE
John S. johnson Hangs Up Two OF
Them.

Nashville, Oct. 29.-Four records were
broken at Cumberland park today. John
S. johnson, paced by the Berlo sextet,
covered the half mile in A is, lowering
his record of Al, made on Wednesday.
Paced by the sextet, Johnson rode a
third of a mile in 81 As. The former mark
was 80 2-5, set by Kiser at Coronado last
April.
Phillips, Myers and Brodis set the trip
let mark at As 2-5 for the half, while Wal
ter, Vayers, Brodis and Slower rode a
quad a third in 81 is.
These records are all official.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-11-06
COMMITTED SUICIDE AT HELENA
Frank Beck Used "a Shotgun for the
Act.

Helena, Mont, Oct S1.-Frank Beck,
part owner of laundry in this city, TO-
night shot himself in the forehead with
a double barreled shotgun and instantly
died. He had been drinking heavily OF
late, and his wife had taken refuge in a
neighbours house, fearing he would kill
her. He called at the house. but she re-
fused to see him or come out. He then
went in the backyard and committed self
murder. He was about 80 years old, and
leaves a wife, two children, and three
brothers.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-11-06
DENMARK FRIENDLY TO RUSSIA
VIII Assist Materially in Case OF
War.

London, Oct. 3O.-A dispatch to the
Pail Mall Gazette from Copenhagen rela-
tive to the enormous sums being ex-
pended by the Danish government upon
the Notifications at Copenhagen says
that the work is undertaken in pursuance
of a secret understanding between Russia
and France, by which Russia guarantees
the integrity of Denmark and that should
a favorable occasion arise she will insist
upon a part of Schleswig- Holstein, in
habited by Danes, being restored to Den
mark, in case the plebiscite of the inhab-
itants expresses a desire of the people
that this step be taken. On the other
hand, the dispatch adds, Denmark under
takes, should Russia be engaged in war,
to place at her disposal the harbors,
forts and ship building yards at Copen-
hagen, which, as a base of operations
against north Germany, are worth over
100 600 men.