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Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-03-26
TREATY DEBATE IN THE SENATE.
Appropriation Bill VIII Probably Go
Over TIL Next Week.

Washington, March H.-The senate will
devote the major part of the week to the
consideration of the Anglo-A american
treaty. If the appropriation bills which
have passed the house as they were
agreed upon in the session should be re-
ported to the senate they probably Will
receive prompt attention. There is
possibility that these bills may not be
taken up Immediately in committee, ow-
ing to the absence of some committee
members. 1t is also possible that when
reported they may be somewhat changed,
or if not changed in committee, that they
will be in the senate. Many senators
have propositions which they are anX-
ious to see enacted into laws and they are
not disposed to forego this chance of get
ting them through. The democratic lead
ers may consider it wise party policy to
hold the appropriation bills up until the
republican policy of the senate with ref
ence to the tariff is developed.
Senator Allison will exert himself to
secure speedy consideration of the bills.
There is little prospect of committee work
until the committee vacancies are filled.
The two sides of the chamber are holding
out against each other, each contending
| for concessions which the other refuse to
make. The democrats still insist on be-
| ing allowed to fill all the places vacated
| by the retirement of democratic senators
while the republicans contend that the
| populists should be merged with the dem
| ocrats
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-03-26

DISASTROUS FIRE AT oTTuMwA.
Heavy Gale Sweeping Flames Over
the Business District.

Ottumwa, Iowa, March 21.-A disastrous
fire of unknown origin broke out here
this morning in a brick business block
owned by the Seth Richards estate, and
up to o'clock had destroyed property
valued at $1S0,000.
Following is a list of the losses up to
this time:
Cullen & Co., dry goods, $4,000; Pugh
& Co., china dishes, SIS, 900; Donlan & Co.,
dry goods, $25, 600; ]. G. Mark, dry goods,
SIS, 900; Seth Richards estate, $685. office
tenants, $4,000.
After a hard fight the fire department
succeeded in getting the fire under con-
troll. The property destroyed was insured
for 100000.
Peoria Blocks Destroyed.
Peoria, ILL.,, March H.-At o'clock this
morning the Conigski block was discov-
cred in flames, and some 20 people who
occupied the second and third floors were
rescued with much difficulty The build
ing was practically destroyed, with all its
contents, while the Murphy & Farre
blocks, adjoining, were both badly dam
aged.
Jacob and Silas Conigski estimate theil
loss on the building at $4,000. on which
there is an insurance of $4,000.
Gumbirner & Co.'S dry goods store, or
the first floor, were the heaviest losers
and it is estimated their loss on stock i:
S35 600; insurance, $4,000.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-03-26
PEARL BRYAN AVENGERS NOT DONE.
VIII Wood, Her Cousin, to BE Found
and Prosecuted.

Cincinnati, March M.-There is to be
another chapter in the murder Of Pearl
Bryan. Since the execution of Jackson
and walling the friends Of the men have
determined to prosecute William Wood.
a cousin of Pearl Bryan, who was charg-
ed by Jackson with her seduction and
getting Jackson and Walling to help him
out of trouble. Among the effects OF the
dead men are letters from Wood asking
Jackson for medicine and afterward to
arrange for an abortion. These letters
have been turned over to Postal Inspector
Salmon, who presented them to the dis
trict attorney at Indianapolis for use
before the federal grand jury for the
purpose of indicting Wood for such use
of the mails. Wood was indicted over
a year ago on the charge of abetting an
abortion. Woods present whereabouts
are unknown.
| The ashes of Scott Jackson were taken
| from the Cincinnati crematory today and
| his sister, Mrs. Post, took the ashes with
her to Greencastle, Ind, today. AS Pearl
Bryan is buried in the Greencastle GENE
terry, the people of that place have re-
| fused burial for Jackson's body, and his
mother was unable to take them to their
old home in Maine. The remains Of Wal
ling will be. buried in the family lot at
| Mt. Carmel, Ind.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-03-26
FOR A FIFTY YEAR EXTENSION.
baltimore & Ohio Asks Time In
Which to Take Up Bonds.

Cincinnati March 21.-The Farmers
Loan and Trust Company of New York
has sued the Baltimore & Ohio and other
holders of the consolidated bonds of the
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Com
pany, The trust company, as trustee OF
the property conveyed to it by the Bal
timore & Ohio Southwestern Company,
at the time of its consolidation under
that name with the o. & M. company
holds certified bonds amounting to $l2,-
900, 900, issued to take up the outstanding
bonds of the o. & M. Railway Company,
a first lien on the property of that com
pany.
The Baltimore & Ohio Company guar
anteed that these bonds would be taken
up by the consolidation, but the Balti-
more & Ohio went into the hands of a re-
ceiver in February, 1896. and has been un-
able to make its guaranty good, so that
the bonds of the consolidated company
have largely declined In market value.
The Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
Company, the mortgagors, proposed an
extension of the bonds for so years at
per cent, and the plaintiff asks the ad-
vice of the court in the interests of the
holders of bonds, payment of which will
default unless such extension is Sc
cured.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-03-26
OF BoRREeo AssAsslNs
Santa Fe Sheriff Has Quadruple
Hanging on His Hands.

Santa Fe, March 21.-Local officials have
completed all preliminaries for the exc
cution of the four Borrego assassins on
Tuesday Eext, having reached the con-
clusion that there will be no further in
reference from Washington This con-
clusion is based on a telegram from Dis
trict Attorney Crist to the effect that At
torney General McKenna mas decided that
the president had no authority to COM
mute their sentences. The usual stories
are afloat of plots to rescue the prisoners
and as result a detail of militia has
been sent to guard the penitentiary.
Cleveland Refused to Interfere.
Washington, March H.-One of the last
official acts of President Cleveland before
going out of office was personally to hand
Governor Thornton of New Mexico
memorandum refusing clemency in the
case Of Antonio Gonzales, Francisco Y.
Borego, Lauriano Alarid and Petrocio
Valeucio, who are to be executed at Santa
Fe, N. M. Back Of the former presidents
action is story of more than ordinary
interest On May 20, 1892, while hot po-
litical campaign was in progress, the four
convicted men waylaid and assassinated
the treasurer Of Santa Fe county, who
was an ardent democrat They were ar
rested, tried convicted and sentenced to
death. During their trial they were de-
Tended by Delegate Catron of New Mex
He was not only their attorney, but their
friend. Money was spent for them like
water. After the conviction Delegate Ca
tron secured the passage of a bill in the
house granting the men a new lease OF
life. In the senate 1t went through the
first and second readings, but on final
vote was defeated through the influence
of Senator Vest of Missouri, who was
familiar with the facts This was on
February Is, the day before the date fixed
for the execution of the men. At the last
moment President Cleveland was appeal
ed to by republicans in the territory,
and consented to grant reprieve. Then
Governor Thornton came on here in per-
son, and in an interview with Mr.. Cleve-
land, put a new light on the matter. The
result was that, the day before he re-
signed the reins of office, the president
handed to Governor Thornton document
in his own handwriting, which read in
this wise:
81 refuse to interfere further with the
sentence of the court in this case, because
l do not think 1t is within the province
of the president to do so under the law.
/ have considered the merits of the ap-
| plication for these men and am quite
clear that the act was not homicide, but
| was a cold-blooded assassination"
| 1t Is not known whether President Nc
| Kinley's interposition in behalf of the
| condemned men was sought.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-03-26
OVERDUE CLIPPER CAKES FOUND.
Crew Helpless With Scurvy When a
British Steamer Hove In Sight.

New York, March N.-The long over
due American clipper, T. F. Cakes, which
left Hong Kong July for this port, and
which had been given up as lost, was
towed into port this morning by the Brit
ish steamer Kasbeck, Captain Muir, who
picked her up last Thursday in latitude
3S, longitude 6S The crew were sick with
scurvy and six had died. Kasbeck was
bound from Philadelphia for Fiume, Aus
tralia, and left for the former port March
49, On the following evening blue lights
were seen and Captain Muir ordered the
steamers course altered and the steamer
bore up to the distress signal. Captain
Reed of the Cakes reported he was I'M
able to navigate the ship with the few
hands he had at his command and begged
that he be at once supplied with fresh
food and taken in tow for the nearest
port. Muir at once decided to take the
vessel in tow. The weather, which had
been threatening, now became boisterous,
and a gale sprung up. A manila
hawser was paid out to the yawl but a
tremendous wave washed it into the pro-
peller and before the engine could be
stopped the screw was so entangled that
the engines could not move 1t again. An
effort was made to free the screw, but II
was found to be impossible. The en-
gineer's staff finally disconnected the
shaft and by placing a small block OF
wood between the couplings the screws
were made to turn.
BY that time the Cakes had drifted out
Of sight and Captain Muir, despairing OF
being able to tow her, determined at
least to find her and supply her with pro-
visions. At a. m. Tuesday she was
again sighted. The sea was rough at the
| time but line was dragged by the boat
and after a deal of hard work two haws
ers were made fast The boats crew
found only the second and third mates
| able to help them. From the time the
hawser was passed until New York wa:
reached no incident of Importance oc
| CURED.
| Captain Reed of the Cakes told a ter
| rible story of suffering and privation
| When about six days out in the China
sea terrible typhoon was encountered
| lasting several days, during which tn
| fore and main topmasts were sprung
| This was followed by a second typhoon
which blew with great fury for "a days
During the voyage the Chinese cook AM
Thomas King Thomas Olsen, Thoma
| Judd, Steven Bunker and George King
seamen, were taken with scurvy and died
The Cakes Is a three-masted ship, bull
by the late Commander Corrine at Phil
adelphia in 1888. She registers 1897 tons.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-03-26
LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE BLEW UP.
Engineer and Fireman on q Moving
Train Instantly Killed.


Chicago, March H.-The boiler of the
locomotive which was hauling the Chi
cago and Boston special on the Lake
shore & Michigan Southern road blew up
this morning. instantly killing the engin-
Ger and fireman and completely demolish-
ing the engine. The dead:
Alexander Franks, engineer, of Chicago.
Edward r. Smith, fireman, of Chicago.
The engineer was hurled 200 feet in the
air through a network of telegraph wires
that were stretched along the tracks and
had his right leg torn off. The fireman
was thrown against a cattle car with
such force that almost every bone IN his
body was broken.
None of the remainder of the train crew
or any of the passengers were injured.
The train to which the engine was at
tached is one of the fastest on the Lake
Shore and leaves the Van Buren, street
depot at 1890 In the morning. The acci-
dent occurred about IL o'clock as the
train had just pulled out from the Engle'
wood depot and was running at the rate
of 20 miles an hour.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-03-26
AUKEE RIVER is BANK FULL
ms Turn Loose Their Contents
and the City Suffers.

IilUaukee, Wis, March N.-Reports
m an portions of the state show that
<ioods have subsidized at all points eX-
II III the Milwaukee river, just north
the city. In the latter river the water
StIIl running at a high rate. Estimates
the loss in the state range all the way
'ns $2OO, 900 to $4,000
u he Milwaukee river the ice jam
llcnf formed yesterday at Sauxville
,sCHed his morning, and let down an
tne<lse volume of water which had
nI<zd up in the rear of Il. The water
rrI0d the ice down to the crest of the
|IV1nkee dam, at North avenue. There
WAS stopped by the pillars of the foot
IdEt over the stream. 1t piled in solid
3ss ID the early morning, and kept ac-
;sz<7ating all day. About 4 o'clock this
terDoon the cakes of ice were piled up
'4Inst the bridge and extended for a
he 1ack of 1t in the river, which was
n8<ontly getting higher.
4,1<> ice loosened the stone pillars
1IcH supported the foot bridge and car
u way about rs feet of the structure.
1I4 eft an opening for the waters, and
hort time the immense field of ice
ID <hrown itself into the river below the
M This rose rapidly, and 1t is rushing
|r4<kh the city tonight at a rate which
~ 'uot been experienced since the break
e ot the dam Is years ago.
The river is within three feet of the
1<EHt which 1t reached at that time
% ~ backing up in the sewers in som'
me downtown districts. The water a
- 1ead of the river has subsidized, and
p believed the worst is now over.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-03-26
OTIS LIVES IN THE WRONG STATE.
VIII Not BE Appointed Assistant Sec
Rotary of War.

Washington, March H.-Colonel Harri-
son Gray Otis of California will not be as
sistant secretary of war. This conclusion
was reached after a conversation in the
cabinet room between the president, Sec
rotary of War Alger and Otis. The de-
cision was reached, not because Otis was
opposed by the International Typograph-
ical Union, and not because he would
have been unacceptable to Secretary AL
ger, but because of his geographical loca-
ton.
Had Otis been a resident of any state
not represented in McKinley's cabinet,
he would probably have been appointed
to succeed Joseph B. Doe, the first as
sistant secretary of war, whose resigna-
ton has already been accepted.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-03-26
MILLIONS IN THE SCHEME.
sam Francisco Capitalists Believe
Alaska VIII Make Them Rich.

Seattle Wash, March N.-By means OF
a new hydraulic process in placer mining
A, R. Lane and other Boston and San
Francisco capitalists who arrived mere
last night, via the barkentine Bertha,
from San Francisco, claim they will be
able to take $40, 100000 in gold from
tract of u square acres of placer ground
near Anchor point. Turnagain Arm
Cook Inlet.
They have employed 100 common labor
ers in this city to work upon nine
mile ditch to be dug in connection with
the scheme.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-03-26
plNeREE CHOOSES TO BE GOVERNOR
VIII Not Resign and BE a Candidate
for Mayor of Detroit.

Detroit, March N.-Governor Pingree
will not resign the governorship and will
not be candidate for mayor of Detroit
at the special election April S. This neg
alive program was decided on at a meet
ing of the governor and several of his
advisers, which lasted nearly the whole
of last night. The meeting finally de-
cided to recommend that the city con
yention nominate Albert Stewart, De-
troit vessel owner and member of the
legislature, to succeed Pingree as mayor
The republican convention has adjourned
until tomorrow to await Pingree's wishes
and the democratic city convention Sat
urday adjourned until Tuesday in order
to learn what the republicans are going
to do.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-03-26
NOT GUILTY OF WIFE POISONING.
w. w. Ellsworth Acquitted on the
Third Trial.

Portland, Or, March M.-After a trial
la sting 20 days, a jury this morning ac-
quilted w. E. Ellsworth of the charge
of having poisoned his wife. This was
Ellsworth's third trial. In the first trial
the Jury disagreed. The second resulted
In conviction of manslaughter.
ellsworth formerly lived in Casper. wy
oming, and st. Louis, where ne WORKED
as an advertising solicitor.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-03-26
WANTED FOR A HELENA ROBBERY.
Three Toughs with Stolen Money
Caught Mt MissOuIa.

Missoula, Mont, March N.-City Mar
shall Angevine made an important arrest
last night, the men being three toughs
wanted for a Helena robbery the night Of
March II.
They became mixed with two miners
occupying the same rooms In a lodging
house, The next morning the miners
found the men gone, also their money,
amounting to about 5000.
Yesterday a description of the men
came to Missoula. Last night they were
met on the street by the city marshal.
who arrested them. When searched at the
jail they gave the names Of b. Hugh
es, Tom King and Jack McCue, As cents.
s191. 40 and So cents, respectively, being
found in their possession.
Marshal Mccain came here today, re-
turning to Helena with them under
irons.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-03-26
FUNERAL OF RABBI eRossMAN.
Well Known Jewish Clergyman to
Be Buried at Detroit.

New York, March 2.-The funeral serv-
ices over the body of Rabbi Ignatz Gross
man of Detroit were held at the Temple
Rodolph Solomon today. Rev. DR.. Keel
Ter of the Temple Bethel, and Rev. DR..
Silverman of Temple Emanuel officiated
After the services the body was taken to
the Grand Central depot and placed on
a train departing for the west The bur
ial will be at Detroit, where the deceased
labored for many years.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-03-26
[OODS ROLL ON
AR SOUTH BREAK UN-
IE TERRIBLE STRAIN.
the River Is Lower at
1t Rises Lower Down
the Stream.

March 21.-Tonight, for the
4 many weeks. the Mississippi
|orted falling at Memphis, the
Ing 81 feet, against 81 at I
Il morning. Several breaks in
re known 10 nave occurred be
|ola, Ark, and Memphis, and
HE river here is attributed 10
Be-. The break at Sans Soucj
and the mad rush of the wa
b the opening can be heard for
BE additional breaks, all near
are reported today, and the
4 the people in eastern Ar
Surely be greatly intensified.
Ia from Vicksburg says that
Ia crevasse at Modoc, Ark,
b, has been confirmed by the
The steamer State of Kansas,
ed there last evening, and by
Received at Vicksburg. The
odoc has been considered in a
ndition for several days.
Tat Vicksburk has risen three
Z a. m, and tonight registers
fille the river continues to rise
4 a stage of As feet may be ex-
Re April / if the levees remain
K last night at Modoc lowered
hong the front of Friars Point
but will find it's way back into
sof Waters through the White
nsas rivers, swelling those
4 bove the danger line.
Continues to rise at all points
|cksburg.
had situation is somewhat bet
although railroad communca-
Nashville is entirely cut off
ntering the city from the west
he Iron Mountain tracks.
Lrkansas the town of Marion is
condition. All the houses are
n by water. There are many
sthe levee, or at least many
Re the water is running ovel
Ike mill race. The water is
lg over the Kansas City rail
be places in the town of Mar
'ssibly at more. At these place:
is exceedingly rapid, and the
h six and ten feet high. Nc
s of life is reported today.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-03-26
PRIVATE CAPITAL TO BUILD THEM.
German Syndicate VIII Advance
1OO,OOO,OOO Marks for Ships.

Berlin March Alt is reported that
syndicate with a capital of 10O,00O,000
marks has undertaken to employ Herr
Krupp, the great gunmaker, to build the
warships which the reichstag refuses and
that they will be placed at the disposal
of the government when the reichstag
from time to time, votes money for them
In coming years.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-03-26
coREAN KING OUT OF HIDING.
Hack i'm His own Palace Watching
Against Assasstns.

San Francisco, March H-News from
Corea states that the king of Corea has
returned to his palace at Seoul after his
residence in the RUSSIAN legatlon; inc
ling fed from his palace through fear
of assassination a year ago and has been
under the protection of the Russian min
ister ever since. His return to the pal
ace has long been urged by the king
subjects and there was great rejoicing
when he finally decided to come out from
under Russia'S wing.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-03-26
eLANrHER,s CRIME A BRUTAL ONE.
An Alleged Suicide Wanted in Sam
Francisco for Murder.

San Francisco, March ~. F. Blanth-
err, whose suicide is reported today, Is
wanted for the murder of Mrs. Philo-
pena Langfeldt, an aged widow on May
Is last.
Blanther called on Mrs. Langfeldt, and
the next morning she was found dead
in her room with her throat cut. Her
money and jewelry was missing. Suspi-
cion fell on Blanther, but the police were
unable to find him. 1t was learned that
he had purchased railroad ticket Tor
Ell Paso, and there all trace of him was
lost
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-03-26
R.or Admiral walker Retired.

washington, March 20.-Rear Admiral ]. q.
Walker was placed on the retired list of the
navy by operation of the law on account Of age.
His retirement makes a long list of promotions.
raDtain s. Schley, who succeeded Admiral
Walker today as member of the lighthouse
hoard and as senior naval member, will un-
doubtedly be elected chairman at the next reg
ular meeting.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-03-26
SNOW is GENERAL IN COLORADO.
For Thirty-Six Hours the Fall Has
Been Continuous.

Denver, March H.-Snow has been fall
ing here continuously since o'clock yes
terday and shows no signs of abate-
ment. The fall has not been heavy, how
ever. and much that has fallen has melt
ed, so that it now lies at depth of about
three inches.
DISPATCHES from all parts of the state
indicate that the storm has been general
in Colorado.
Trains on all lines have been some
what delayed; but no serious blockade
has occurred.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-03-26
CANADA AND THE AMERICAN TARIFF.
DtnwIey Bill Considered Hostile to
American interests.

Montreal, March H.-Since the pro-
visions of the Dingley tariff were an
nounced 1t has been considerably discuss
ed here and the consensus of opinion
seems to be that 1t is hostile to the in
terests of Canada. The lumber trade has
been mostly to the front and there has
been a general demand for export duty
on sawlogs and all kinds of pulp wood.
The Indications are that the government
will accede to this demand and that the
Forthcoming revision of the tariff will not
he 40 much in the line of lower duties as
was promised before election.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-03-26
CHARITY OF LONDON PRINTERS.
Noble Deed to Commemorate the
Queens Record Reign.

London March H.-The Society of Com
positors and kindred branches of the
printing trade of this city has decided to
celebrate the queens record reign by
raising the sum of $10 900 to pay the debt
on the Caxton convalescent home for
sick and infirr printers at Limpsheld
Surrey. The lord mayor and Sir Edward
Lawson, proprietor of the Daily Tele-
graph, have heartily seconded the propo-
sition of the printers, and 1t is expected
that the full amount required will have
heen raised by June l.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-03-26
REVIVAL IN WOODEN BUSINESS.
Mills mt PittsfeId, Mass, Running on
FulI Time.

Pittsfield Mass, March H.-There Is
great revival in the wooden business in
this city and vicinity All the mills are
running on full time and have more Or
ders than they have had in any spring
for a long time. The Pontoosac Wooden
company has leased the Pomeroy mill
for the manufacture of dress goods. The
mill will start in few days and will en-
ploy about 100 hands.