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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1897-01-09
THEY CUT The FREIGHT RATES.
Trial of Ex-OmciaIs of the Santa Fe
Is in Progress.

Chicago, Jan. SIN the United States
court Judge Grosscup took up the trial
Of Joseph w. Rinehart, ex-president, and
John A. Hanley. ex-traffic manager of
the Santa Fe railway for alleged devia-
ton from the established freight rates of
the road. The indictments were found
over three years ago, based upon ship
ping transactions during the summer and
fall of 1892. They charge that Rinehart
and Hanley gave a rebate of s. per car
to Jesse Thompson and w. p. jenkins,
manager of the Hammond Packing com
pany, on shipments of cattle from Kansas
City. In the prosecution General Black
United States district attorney, is as
sisted by James A. Shields Of Dubuque
Iowa, special attorney of the interstate
commerce commission. The defense is
represented by w. S. Forest and James
w. Duncan. A selection of the jury IS in
progress.
Omaha, Neb., Jan. 5.-President S. H.
II. Clarke arrived from St. Louis this
morning. After meeting the Union Pacific
receivers, Receiver oliver M. Mink stated
only routine matters were considered.
The receivers leave for Salt Lake City
Thursday to witness the last acts seq
gregating the Oregon Short Line and the
Utah Northern from the gradually dimin-
ishing Union Pacific system. Mink said a
company had been formed to purchase
the Short Line at the foreclosure sale, 1t
is thought to be operated by a manage
ment friendly to the Union Pacific.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1897-01-09
FLORIDA WITH THE INSURGENTS.
Treasury Agent Learns Why Fill
clustering FIOurishes.

Washington, Jan. 5.-Scott Wke, assist
ant secretary of the treasury department,
has returned to the city after 10 days ab-
sence in Florida, and today resumed his
duties.
Mr.. Wike says that outside of a number
OF the leading cigar manufacturers in
Tampa the sentiment in Florida among
Cubans and Americans Is entirely with
the insurgents, and on this account the
government officials find 1t difficult to
make much Roadway in their efforts to
suppress flibustering expeditions. Mr.
Wike said he believed that the officials
were doing their best under these adverse
circumstances 20 uphold the law, but not,
he admits, with much success.
He had an interview with the owner of
the Dauntless, who complained of his
treatment by the officials particularly by
his brother, who Is Jne customs collector
at Jacksonville. His vessel, he said, had
often been detained and subjected to
search unwarranted by law, and he LsHed
that instructions be given the officials to
cease, what he termed, their unwarrans-
ed Interference with him and his vessel
Mr.. Wike replied to the captain that his
action with respect to the law had rot
been of such a character as to inspire con-
fidence in his intentions for the future,
and thus far he has learned nothing in
the conduct of officials that warranted
censure for oVerzealOusness.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1897-01-09
GENERAL WALKER PASSED AWAY.
Soldier, Editor. Economist and
Stntesmnn of High worth.

Boston, Jan General Francis A. Walker.
president Of the Massachusetts institute of tech
nology widely known a politician. econo-
mist and literateur stricken with apo
plexy this morning and died soon afterwards.
General Walker had just returned from a trip
to Pennsylvania. He was born in Boston, July
2. 1870 His father, Amos Walker was well
known in political and educational movements
the author of q book 1.-The Science Of
Wealth." and a representative in congress.
The son after graduating from Amherst i'm 1860
Immediately began the study of law. When the
war broke out he enlisted as major in the Sew
enteenth Massachusetts regiment and was rap
idly promoted TO the rank of briendier general
He was severely wounded at Chancellorsville
and captured at Reams Station and kept for
some time in Libby prison.
At the close of the war he became teacher
of the classics i'm Williston seminary and in
1865 for a short time tried journalism on the
editorial staff of the Springfield Republican.
In 1869 he was appointed chief of the bureau Of
statistics at Washington and organized and
conducted the ninth census. In 1871, while re-
tanning the office of superintendent of the CEN
sus General Walker became United states COM
missioner of Indian affairs. He resigned the
latter position in 1873 to become professor OF
political economy in the Sheffield scientific
school at New Haven. In 1879 he organized the
tenth census. General Walker was invited by
President Harrison to represent the United
States in the international bmetallic confer
ence in 1890 but declined the offer.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1897-01-09
SENATOR QUAY'S VICTORY
BOIEs PENROsE THE CAUCUS NOM
NEE FOR u. :. SENATOR.
John Wanamaker and the OPPOSE
ton to Ring Rule beaten on
the First Ballot.

Harrisburg, Pa, Jan. 5.-Both branches
of the legislature convened today in reg
ular session. me senatorial contest over
Swallowed all other issues. and the capital
is crowded as it has never been before
with retainers OF the candidates. Those of
ex-Postmaster General John Wanamaker
and State Senator Penrose were particu-
larly in evidence. 1t was the Quay ma
chine against the field, and embraced in
the latter were not only all the elements
that sought the downfall Of Senator Quay
a little more than year ago, and the per-
sonal adherents of John Wanamaker, but
also an army Of merchants and business
men.
The old keystone state presented fine
array of notable men as candidates, in
GLIDING Governor Daniel II. Hastings, the
Hon. John Wanamaker, Boies Penrose
of Philadelphia, Pa; Louis A. Watres,
Scranton, Pa. Penrose was the machine
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1897-01-09
TALKED WITH MI<INLEY ON CUBA.
Agent of the Juntn Given Audience
at Cleveland.

Cleveland, Jan. SIT developed today
that Senior f. C. Pierra of the Cuban junta
had a conference with Presldent-elect Nc
Klnley at the home of NJ. A. Hanna sun
day, at which the entire Cuban situation
was thoroughly canvassed. Major Nc
Kinley did not indicate what use he would
make of the information, nor what stand
he would take when his time should come.
1t is understood however, that he will
treat the Cuban difficulties at some length
in his message to the extra session of con-
gress.
Major Mckinley, when seen today con-
corning the matter, said: Yes, Senior Pi-
ezra called upon me here and we mad a
very pleasant chat He explained at some
length the claims of the friends of the in
surgents with regard to the war there No,
there is nothing further l can say regard
ing the CALL
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1897-01-09
AMERICAN WooL-eRowERs' PLANS.
Agreed on n Bill to Present to the
Tariff Committee.

Washington, Jan. 5.--The committee Of
the American Wool Growers association
W hich is to appear tomorrow before the
ways and means committee had before
them today at their headquarters at the
Ebbitt house a delegation from the Phila-
delphia wool dealers which presented
their views of what notifications should
be made in the present schedule.
After being in session much Of the day
and evening, the committee agreed upon
the form of a bill to be presented to the
ways and means committee. Its features
are embraced in the memorial Of the Far
mers' National congress, adopted at it's
session in Indianapolis last November,
and later agreed on in this city in De-
cember last. In brief, it asks congress
to impose on merino woods and woods OF
the mutton breed of sheep, unwashed, u
cents a pound on other woods, s cents
a pound; double duty on all washed and
treble If secured. 1t provides that Aus
tralian and similar woods of light shrink
age in securing shall be deemed washed;
that wool in any other than ordinary
condition of whole feeces shall be sub
jected to double duty and defines what
shall be deemed secured WOOL
one feature of Importance was added to
the bill, viz, asking the imposition of ]
cent a pound additional duty on the me-
rino and mutton unwashed wool until
the duty reaches Is cents per pound.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1897-01-09
NEW MINING STOCK EXCHANGE.
New York Brokers Start the Ball
Rolling Merrily.

New York. Jam 5.-The mining stock eX
change, situated at No. 40 New street, WIS
formally opened for business today. After
the opening address by President w. c.
Dorning and others, the trade began.
About 27 stocks were called, none of which
were listed however. There were bids for
everything in the list, but transactions
were made in only two. The first sale was
of 100 shares of the Red Mountain Mining
Company of San Juan, Colo, at 16 cents,
and 100 shares of Russell stock, a North
Carolina mine, in four lots at 20 cents.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1897-01-09
DELAWARE DEMOCRATS TRIUMPH.
Organize the Legislature and VIII
Elect the Senator.

Dover, Del, Jan. 5.-The democrats or
ganized both houses here today. In the
senate they seated Samuel R. Meredith of
Kent county. only five Of the nine mem
bers participated, the republicans with
drawing. In the house the Kent county
republicans were ignored, though they
protested and remained standing on the
floor for an hour. They then organized a
second house. George Fisher Pearce and
John NJ. c. Moore, republican senators, re
fused to participate in the organization Of
the rump senate.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1897-01-09

of rules which takes the organization
out of the hands of the lieutenant gov
ernor. a republican. and places 1t in the
hands of the populist majority
The inaugural ball. which occurred to-
night, was a brilliant affair.
Nebraska.
Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 5.-The twenty-ffth
Nebraska legislature met at noon today.
Organization was quickly effected. the
populists taking control of the house and
the democrats and free silver republic
ans of the senate.
North Dakota.
Bismarck, n. D., Jan. 5.-Frank n.
Briggs took the oath of office as governor
today. The fifth legislative assembly
convened at noon and organized. T. A.
Burleigh was chosen speaker of the
house.
Minnesota.
st. Paul, Jan. 5.-Both houses of the
legislature organized this afternoon.
Judge II. d. Jones was elected speaker.
The governor will present his message
tomorrow noon.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1897-01-09
NATIONAL MONETARY CONFERENCE
indianapolis Prepares to Entertain
the Delegates.

Indianapolis, Jan. 5.-The success of the
national monetary conference which he
gins in this city January y is assured, and
it is now believed that between 45O and 500
delegates alone will assemble on that date.
The executive committee today issued an
appeal to the business men of the city,
urging them to rise up equal to the si-ua-
ton, wear a badge, meet the delegates,
etc. A meeting will be held tomorrow for
a general conference looking to final ac-
ton
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1897-01-09
THREE FRIENDS RETURNED EMPTY
No Trace of the Remainder of the
COmmOdOre's Crew.
DelgadO We'll Cared For.

Jacksonville, Fla, Jan. 5.-The steamer
Three Friends returned today from a
fruitless search for the survivors Of the
wrecked hlibusterer Commodore. 1t was
thought that the seven men left on the
wreck might still be floating about, but
diligent search revealed no evidence of
them. The cruiser Newark accompanied
the Three Friends and kept its search
light almost constantly on the little
steamer for fear that it might escape.
As soon as the Three Friends returned to
port this morning it was libeled for the
third time within a year, charged with
having been engaged in flibustering eX-
petition.
New York, Jan. 1.-The Mail and ok
press today received the following dis
patch from Consul General Lee at Ha-
vana:
Received your telegram forwarding d
dispatch from the state department at
Washington regarding Delgado. He is
confined in a spacious, well ventilated
ward at San Ambrosio hospital, with 20
or 80 other prisoners. He is as comfort
able as possible. The abscess which has
caused his illness has been located, and
he will recover. 1 viii watch the case
closely
DauntIess People Landed.
Jacksonville, Fla. Jan. 5-A dispatch
from KEY West states that the Dauntless
successfully landed it's expedition TO Cuba
The expedition, 1t Is said, is the one the
Three Friends attempted to land when
pursued by a Spanish gunboat, and left
at No Name Key. from which place it
x,,ae falxen last Friday by the Dauntless.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1897-01-09
LADIES MUST REMOVE HEADGEAR
Chicago TheaterGOers to BE Treated
to LnnccmstOm LmXmry.

Chicago. Jan. 5.-The city council mas
passed an ordinance which prohibits the
wearing of any hat or headgear in -hea-
tiers during performance. This will com
pei all ladies' to lay aside their bonnets
while at the theater or other places Of
amusement. The ordinance was passed
by the council without a dissenting vote
Managers or proprietors Of amusement
places are subject to fines for each Offense
The mayor said he would sign the ordi-
nance
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1897-01-09
GEORGE G PERKINS IN CALIFORNIA
Caucus Nominee for Senator to Sue
coed Himself.

Sacramento, Cal, Jan. George c. Per
kins was declared the nominee for the
United States senate by the joint republi
can caucus tonight. Twenty-three sena-
tors and &c assemblymen went into the
caucus, and Perkins received 80 votes and
the proxy of Sims, making a vote Of 60.
Perkins needs but one vote to elect, and
that is said TO be sure.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1897-01-09
IMPORTANT PAPERS ARE MISSING.
Refer to Certain Amounts Due the
Bncilic ROnda sinIking Fund.

Washington, Jan. According to COM
munications to the senate by Secretary
Olney today, some papers in the
account showing the amount due
the Pacific roads sinking fund on ac-
count of subsidies paid the Pacific Mail
Steamship company have apparently been
lost. The senate adopted a resolution
on the 10th ultimo calling for them. Act
ting Secretary Curtis replies today that
they cannot be found.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1897-01-09
IN OTHER STATE LEGISLATURES.
POpuIfsts Claim to Have Colorado
In Nebraslkn.

POpuIfsts Claim to Have Colorado
In Nebraska.
Denver, Jan. 5.-The populists tonight
claim to have captured the organization
of both houses of the state legislature
by agreements with the national silver
and Mckinley republican members. In
the house an agreement was signed by
25 populists, nine national silver and
three Mckinley republican members. and
in the senate a similar agreement was
practically reached.
Edwin W. Hurlburt Of Cripple Creek
is to be chairman of the house. He is n
silverite. The populists have all the most
important committees.
south Dakota.
Pierre, S. D., Jan. 5.-On account of
the house not being ready to organize,
the Inauguration ceremonies consisted of
swearing in the new state officers. The
house members were sworn in, and on
account of absentees, who were snow
bound. those present adjourned until to-
morrow for organization.
The senate members were sworn in,
and at once proceeded to organize. Popu-
list Senator Palmer presented a new SET
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1897-01-09
FARM PRODUCTS AND CATTLE.
Subject Discussed Before the Ways
and Means Committee.

Washington, Jan. ga large delega-
ton Of gentlemen from the west appear
ed before the ways and means commit
tee today, the schedule being agricultural
products and cattle. The first speaker
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1897-01-09
Saws Victoria win Abdicate.

London, JAN 5.-The Westminster Gazette
gives prominence to the report that Queen Vic
toria has decided to commemorate the longest
reign in English history by abdicating In favor
Of the prince Of Wales.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-12-22
Grand Concert.

The famous Scandinavian Ladies
Quartette Concert company will ap-
pear at the Congregational church
on Christmas day, at $50 and 7 p. m.
The company is composed of high
classed singers, all possessing a sweet
and melodious voice. The company
is accompanied by Currer Bell, the
favorite reader and impersonator.
This will afford the music loving peo-
pie Of Norris an opportunity for a
rich treat and all should take adVant
tage of it. The proceeds are for a
worthy cause and should be literally
patronized. Among the names We
notice the Misses Clara Rundborg,
Louise Olson, Mabel Giertsen and
Julia Stoep,
The Minneapolis Tribune says:
"The scandinavian Ladies' Quartette
Concert Co. appeared at Y. M. G. A.
hall at Riverside on the evenings of
Oct. 8 and 9, and scored a complete
success. They are all young women,
with fresh, well-trained voices, and
their unpl etentious manner won for
them much favor"
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-12-22
Died.

William B. Gaffney, at the age of
thirty-one died at the home of his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. M. G. Gaffney,
in this city, last Friday morning, after
a short sickness of pneumonia. The
deceased removed to this county with
his parents eighteen years ago, from
Wisconsin, He was single man
and followed the painters trade. He
had numerous friends in this city who
mourn the loss of his companionship.
The base ball boys contributed a
handsome wreath of flowers as token
of esteem for their lost comrade.
The deceased leaves father, mother,
seven brothers an three sisters to
mourn his departure. The funeral
took place last Sunday.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-12-22
Speaks High of the Judge.

The following from the Winnebago
City Enterprise, and coming from
one of our most prominent farmers of
this county, is worthy of careful
perusal:
&c. G. Thorpe of Hancock, Stevens
county, this state, and for years
member of the state board of equili-
zation, was transacting business in
town Saturday of last week, aud fav-
ored this Office with pleasant half
hours call. Mr.. Thorpe's son was
the Minneapolis Tribune correspond
ent that was supposed to have been
killed in Greece last summer by the
Turks, but escaped after many thrill
ing adventures. Mr.. Thorpe is one
of the pioneer farmers of Stevens
county, having settled near Hancock
over twenty years ago. He has shown
his faith in the future of Stevens
county by purchasing land from time
to time, until today he is the owner
of 1900 acres of those broad, fertile
acres, not single rod of which is for
sale, because it is the very best and
safest investment he can have for his
money. Of courre Mr.. Thorpe is an
active worker in the Republican party
and spoke very highly of Judge c. L.
Brown, of his district, who is candi
date for the Supreme Bench"
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-12-22
rlARKET REVIEW.
Late Reports direct from the Chi
caeo Board of Trade.

Chicago, Dec. 20.-Wheat was very
strong today. A variety of causes
operated to bring about the result,
the chief one being big clearances
and buying of May wheat by brokers
who have been acting for those who
have been bnlling the December op-
ton. There is also distant improv-
ment in the business of commission
houses from outside buyers, which
indicates that the public thinks May
wheat cheap at present prices and is
inclined to get,into the market on the
long side. Should this sentiment be-
come general it will prove powerful
factor in the enhancement of values
and those who have all along been
friendly to wheat say that public buy
ing will increase perceptibly during
the winter months
Corn was in sympathy with wheat
today, the trade being active at dis
tinctly better prices. Although on
paper there is plenty of corn in sight
advices received from Schwartz, Du-
pee & Co., indicate that with the con-
slant advance in wheat there must
come an increased demand for corn
and they therefore look for much bet
ter prices in the near future.
Provisions were much higher with
the market strongest on top. The
run of hogs was below the estimates,
and another important point was the
fact that the weights are decreasing,
showing that the best animals have
been marketed. Cash trade contin-.
ues good and the outlook in this
branch of trade is far more rosy than
it has been.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-12-22
Eastern Star Officers.

At the regular meeting of the
Corinthian Chapter No. ", O. E. S.
held on Monday evening, Dec. Is, the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year, the installation of which
will take place next Tuesday evening
w. MFRS. Clara A. Wells.
W. P.-Mr. John House.
A. M.-Mrs. Jennie r. Fowler.
C.-Mrs, Ida A. Munro.
A. C.-Mrs. Myra Desch.
Treas.-Mr. W. F. Cooley.
Sec'y-Mrs. Ida A. Hancock.
ah-Mrs. Elizabeth House.
Ruth-Mrs. Eta NJ. Cooley.
her-Mrs. Helen T. Stevens.
Martha Mrs. Amelia. R. Spur.
Electa-Mrs. Annette Brown.
Marshal-Mr. Abner Dalrymple.
Warden-Mrs. Cedelia Shipman.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-12-22
Christmas Eve.

Elaborate preparations are being
made by the Sunday school children
and teachers of the NJ. E. church for
the first grand Christmas in the new
church. A complete program, con-
sisting of Christmas carols and reci-
tations, will be rendered, and every
thing to make the evening pleasing
one to the children.
There will be Christmas tree for
the Congregational Sunday school in
the church on Christmas eve. All
are most cordially invited to be pres
ent and assist in making the children
happy.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-12-22
Degree of Honor.

On Tuesday evening, Dec. 7th, the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year in the Degree of Honor
of the A. 0. U. w:
P. G. H.-Mrs: J. D. Gillespie.
G. H.-Mrs. n. A. Nilsson.
H.-Mrs. F. E. Newell.
C. C.-Mrs. J. J. Pimm.
Recorder-Mrs. Fanny Dumble.
Financier Alfred Nelson.
Receiver-Mrs. L. FL. Schuman.
L. U.-Miss A. E. Nelson.
I. W.-Mrs. John Spooner.
O. W.-Mrs. Violin.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-12-22
Musicale.

The musicale given by Prof W. T.
Sobey's class last Wednesday even
ing at Goods opers house was very
interesting and pleasing. Owing to
the extreme cold and blizzardous
weather the audience was not as large
as it would have been otherwise, but
the selections rendered reflect great
credit, not only on the pupils, but on
their instructor also. A second re-
cital will be given in the near future,
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-12-22
DEDICATED.
The New Methodist Church Appropriate
~ Dedicated Lasf Sunday.
"A Beautiful and Imposing Structure OF
Architectural Skill.

from debt, and that the good Lord
favored them with such magnificent
weather in which to conduct their
dedicatory services.
In the evening the church was
packed to overlooking, and the doc
tor took his text from fhe 18th chap.
LIST verse, Romans, calling on his
hearers to dedicate their bodies a
living sacrifice, unto God, on this
memorable and sacred occasion.
After this very impressive sermon the
trustees sacredly dedicated the
building unto the Lord. Thus closed
one of the most pleasing, yet sacred,
events in the history of Morris, and
one which will be long cherished in
sweet memory by all.
The choir, which was composed of
Mrs. E. J. Jones, Miss Laura Thoele,
and Messrs. Pete w. Ross and F. A.
Hancock, rendered several pieces
specially adapted to the occasion.
The building is one of the greatest
monuments to the cause of Method
ism that could have been erected. It
is also great credit to the town and
county, and all who have so kindly
assisted in it's erection are deserving
of everlasting praise and gratitude of
the entire community. The pastor,
Rev. Geo. Willett, the father of the
project, is deserving of the thanks of
not only this community, but of the
entire Methodist society of the Union
for his untiring energy in successful
ly carrying the project to completion.
He labored long and faithful, and
carefully watched every move from
the time the ground was first broken
till the last finishing touch was made.
The building complete cost within
few dollars of $4,000.