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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-19
John N. Francis.

The death yesterday of John NJ
Francis, founder and editor of the Troy
Times, completes a career of uncom-
mon usefulness. Almost the last of
that great group of editors which the
conditions of a generation ago, plus
their own ability, conspicuously iden-
titled with the development of Ameri-
can journalism, his subtraction from
the equation of journalistic endeavor
leaves a void that is not likely wholly
to be filled. Others will carry on his
work along the lines which he laid
down, and bring to new duties an
equipment not inferior to his own; but
the prestige Of the pioneer was about
him and it is the builder whom pos
terity honors.
John M. Francis served his country
well as a maker of two state constitu-
tions and as minister to Greece, Portu-
gal and Austria. His personal infu-
ence in public affairs was widespread
and wholesome, and his counsel at
critical periods of political strife was
highly appreciated for it's sanity and
SdSdNItS, anu NSly uSlpIul 10 the COM
mon veal. But after all it was the
John M Francis who stood back of
and incorporated his ideas and aims
into the Troy Times who wrought most
and best. That paper is his monument,
and the part which it has borne in the
upbuilding of rational sentiment and
creditable enterprise in the constitu-
ency to which it ministers must far
surpass in testimony to his work and
worth the finest eulogy.
Throughout a period of forty-six
years the Troy Times has stood like
adamant for the decency and decorum
of journalism; has refused to print in
any srace for any price a word which
its editor would hesitate to use in
speech in a company of ladies and gem
tlemen, and, while prompt to utilize
new ideas in mechanism and facility,
has preserved undeviatingly the best
traditions of the earlier era of the
newspaper business. What the Public
Ledger under George W. Childs was
TO Philadelphia the Troy Times under
John M. Francis was and is TO Troy
and northern New York. We can con-
ceive OF no better tribute than this 10
pay to the memory of him who is dead.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-19

ter. The average legislatures OF a de-
cade will Just about reflect the average
sentiment of n state for that time. "
the better sentiment OF state wants a
legislature 10 come up to its standard
the time to begin to educate ISblc opin-
ion Is when the last legislature adjourns
and not wait until a few weeks or days
before the next election II this were
done there would be less cause for the
general criticism of legislatures, much
OF which criticism defeats itself because
II is untimely and too sweeping.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-19
THE PEOPLE TO BLAME.
3 Philadelphia Press.

Much is said and written about the al
legged breakdown of the legislative sys-
tenn, and there is doubtless basis for the
public Disappointment and dissatisfaction
with the work of state legislatures. But
II the system has broken down the peo-
pie are almost wholly to be blamed for IL.
II the public were one-half as alert In
electing a good legislature as. II is in
criticizing and condemnlng a Dad legis-
lature after II Is elected there would be
more Of the former and fewer of the lat
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-19
No Yielding in the Ruiz Case.

The fact that the Spanish govern
ment is disposed to admit its monetary
liability for the death of DIR. Ruiz and
wishes to compromise the matter by
payment of $4,000 will be likely to
make easier our course in the premises
Naturalization Of the widow and or
phaned children Of Ruiz is of course
necessary. and the sum offered b.
Spain is little enough.
But there is another issue involved
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-19
TWO NECESSARY TASKS.
From tho Philadelphia Times.

FROM the Philadelphia Times.
1t would be well for the legislature to
keep two things steadily in view. First,
the appropriations should be reduced to
the lowest point consistent with the duty
of the state to the charitable institutions
which are fairly dependent upon 1t; and
second, revenues should be provided, in
such manner as would be least oppressive
to the people, to meet all the necessary
expenses of the state. 1t is hard task
but it is one that the legislature must
accept and perform, and the sooner and
more heroically it shall be done the more
satisfactory will be the result.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-19
ILLOGICAL RESULT.
the Philadelphia Press.

From the Philadelphia Press.
The American people will approve the
treaty. The union of Hawaii and the
United States is desired by both coun-
tries. 1t is a natural and logical result.
The Hawaiian Islands constitute a leglti-
mate outpost in our commercial and ma
rine development.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-19

were many men in that body--brave
men, honest men, splendid men-who
resisted all Establishments and stood
by the right to the end But there is
in the picture of the farm hand Of
Bluffs, simple, silent, but oaK-llke in
his resolutions, something to cheer the
heart of Americans with confidence in
the future of our government"
If these words be true, may the
shadow of John Huffman, of Bluffs,
never grow less.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-19
WHY, SURE!
From the Philadelphia Times.

From the Philadelphia Times.
After having annexed Hawaii the
American people will probably cultivate
the appetite for extending our free insti-
tutions, and 1t shouldn't surprise any one
of average intelligence if Cuba came Sec
ond on the list. If we need Hawaii we
need Cuba a thousand fold more, but
Cuba is too big for the first swallow, and
we will begin on the Sandwich Islands
and then look around for something bet
ter in the same line.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-19
IN NEED OF REPAIR.
from the Philadelphia Record.

Il rom the L IHllduelpllld INSCOIu'
Statistics of murder in the United
States show that 1852 murders were
committed in this country in 1896. and
that there were only 122 legal executions.
The offensive machinery of the law in
tended to protect society against crime
and criminals seems to be in need of re-
pair. The murderers have the upper
hand in the courts, and, with the legal
aid they can buy, are making life inse-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-19

The sugar trust, it seems, is already
lnarshaling its battalions at Washing
ton to defeat the Hawaiian annexa-
tion treaty, but public opinion for
once will be likely to give the sugar
trust run for it's money.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-19

1t is good news which comes from
Harrisburg that a majority of the
members of the legislature have signed
an agreement to resist any proposed
reduction in the public school appro-
priation. That fund might be better
apportioned than at present, but it is
not a fund which can with safety be
seriously curtailed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-19

The prompt denial by Secretary
Sherman of the fairy tale that he was
opposed to the annexation of Hawaii
and would leave the cabinet entities
the news fakirs at the capital to guess
again
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-19

The acquittal yesterday of correspon-
dents Shriver and Edwards on the
charge Of contempt of the senate sugar
trust investigating committee was a
verdict of righteousness. That COM
mittee was beneath contempt.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-19

President McKinley's explanation
that in his patriot better than a pes
simist" speech he did not refer to Hon.
John Wanamaker does not alter the
fact that if the shoe fits, John can wear
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-19
THE CURRENCY ISSUE.
From the Philadelphia Press.

From the Philadelphia Press.
There is much discussion just now OF a
currency commission to consider the
question of reforming the currency.
Though it has broken out at the present
time as If it were new or undetermined
matter it is not new at all. President
Mckinley in his inaugural address dis
tinctly pointed to such a commission as
one of the early measures of his admins
tration.
1t is well understood that when the
tariff legislation shall be farther advanced
the president will ask congress to act on
this recommendation. His plan is mix
ed commission composed of senators and
members designated by their cwn bodies
and of representative men outside of
congress to be appointed by the presi-
dent. 1t is eminently desirable that such
a commission shall be created at this ex-
ira session of congress. In that event 1t
can make its report at the beginning of
the next regular session and congress
will then have some tangible proposition
before it for action.
We do not derogate from the utility
and value of such a measure. The cur
rency with its many elements is far
from perfect. A reform which shall sim
plify it, make ii more elastic and render
it more responsive to the wants of busi-
ness and of different sections, will GER
tain.y improve it, But admitting all this,
there has been too much effort to create
the impression that such a reform is an
immediate and vital necessity and that
without it the pledge of honest money
given last year remains unfulflled. This
claim is unfounded ard the insistence on
it has done harm, as it diffuses the idea
that the basis for restored confidence can
not be established until the currency has
been overhauled.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-19

An informal poll of the senate indi-
Gates that the Hawaiian annexation
treaty lacks three votes of the two
thirds majority necessary to ratify, but
there are fourteen senators marked
doubtful, and from among them the
three votes ought readily to be secured
We observe with satisfaction that Sem
ators Quay and Penrose are enrolled
on the affirmative side. In this atti-
tude they not only conform to saga
cious craftsmanship. but also COR
rectly interpret the will of their con-
stituents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-19
ALAS, A VAIN HOPE!
hiladelphia Times.

From tho Philadelphia Times.
Whatever beside may be neglected oi
postponed the legislature should not ad
journ until 1t tas passed a good road law
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-19
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus
The Tribune Astrologer.
Astrolabe Cast: 33S a. m.. for Saturday
June 19, 1897.

Az 9 6
A child born on this day will notice that
the right kind of man can usually find
good neighbors anywhere.
The fact that capitalists can be found
who are willing to purchase the Wilkes
Barre ball club is another evidence that
good times are here.
The students examining board appears
to have erected a trocha around the
Lackawanna bar.
When it comes to the matter of "sow-
ing wild oats" this may indeed be called
an agricultural nation.
1t is the experience of all that the truth
can always be told, except perhaps In
the case of horse trade.
Ajacchus' Advice.
Do not try to get on the topmost round
of the ladder of fame at once You might
becOma dizzy
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-19

Miss Sadie Kaiser, the well known
soprano, who has been studying music
at the Royal Academy. London, for the
past three years, will sail for America
today During her last two years in
London Miss Kaiser has made marked
progress and has received the highest
enconiums from the press wherever
she had appeared in concert in Eng
land. Miss Kaiser's friends in Wilkes
Barre and Scranton will no doubt be
pleased to learn that she intends to
spend several months in this country
and will probably be heard in concert
while here,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-19

The fact that already there are 2O,-
900 alien paupers in Pennsylvania is a
mighty good reason why congress
should hasten to pass laws to keep ad-
ditional ones from coming in.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-19
SCRANTON, JUNE 10. 1897.

II Mayor Bailey is properly mindful
of the city's interests he will promptly
veto that one-sided conduit ordinance,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-19

Queen Lil's protest will no doubt be
filed among the archives. That she
would object had probably been sus-
pected
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-09
Columbus Notes.

The Renshaw Bros. are turning up
the black loan on ]. L, Gross place,
which they rented last fall, and will
soon be seeding. The farmers are
crying that it is going to be an awful
late spring and they are not going
to wait any longer.
A r. Frouek, from the Palouse ar
rived here Thursday last and reports
fine grass in that part of the country.
He is thinking of locating in this
country and was greatly surprised to
find as large and thriving country
as we have here and is thoroughly
pleased.
N. Lowe was in our town today.
Mr., Golfer is going to garden ON q
large scale this summer and intends
to ship garden truck to the mines
We hope he will make a success as il
will encourage more in the same line
You don't want to forget to call or
Henry Renshaw, at Columbus, fol
groceries.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-09

one should hear it. A good lecture
sometimes changes the whole course
of life, giving it new inspiration and
nobler impulses, which ultimately
lead to success.
Attorney Worth was bound over to
next term OF district court on the
charge OF grand larceny. Bond $500.
Burt Pearson, of White Bird, is in
the city visiting relatives.
Jim Reardon is out from Florence.
Thee. Bolen started for Kamiah
with freight Saturday morning and
mired down 10 times in going miles.
He returned to Grangeville leaving
his wagon in the mud.
Jerry Baker has retired from the
livery business and Cash Day is now
proprietor of both barns. Cash has
bought a windmill to pump the
water at his barn and we understand
that he win put in a tank.
We learn that Prof. Story's wife is
much improved in health.
1t is rumored that the Salmon
River and Elk City stage lines have
changed hands.
G. G. Smith left for Kamiah with
freight Saturday.
Have you tried the model restau-
rant under its new management.
Mrs. Whitaker left for Elk City
Friday.
DR.. Shawley, Of Denver, was in
the city Saturday, looking for u
vacant house. The DIR. Says that he
intends locating in Grangeville as
soon as he can move over.
Mr.. Joseph Becker of Keuterville
formely manager of N. Kuther's Den
yer business, was in the city Satur-
day.
There are large number of
strangers passing through the town
daily en- route for the gold fields.
Judge Beede, of Harpster, was in
the city last week.
G. B. Patterson, of Denver, was in
the city Monday.
A. Fitzgerald Is in the city.
The entertainment at the I. O. O.
F. hall Saturday night was a success.
Very creditable to our local talent.
Rev. Rhoades, OF Cottonwood, was
in the city last week.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-09
Westlake Items.

The Bonner boys have gone to Lew
iston after freight for Growing.
Our old reliable friend Frank Thorn
ton passed through here last week 60
ing to Lewiston after freight, the last
we heard of him he was stuck in the
mud on Mason prairie.
The weather is execrable; spring
continues SO long in lap of winter
that there is considerable talk about
it.
Louis and Pete Larson left for Elk
City Tuesday last.
Herman Manke is taking vaca-
ton. He left last week for Montana
and expects to be gone all summer.
Rev. Rhoads, of Cottonwood,
preached here last Sunday.
S. Green returned from White Bird
Tuesday.
John Matson and Jim Samply have
gone to the lower country to work
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-09
Elk City.

R. e. Clouse, Joe Dyer, and
| Abe Scott, arrived during the
past week with freight.
Lee Strong, and family arrived
last Wednesday, also MIR. Dewitt
and wife the same day.
The Gold Hill mining Co. will
soon put on force of men, en-
larging their ditch and building
new fumes.
About 20 men have arrived
in camp during the past week,
some few have found work but
as work is vet very hard to get.
the majority have found nothing
to do.
Several men in from Big creek,
this week.
Work has stopped on the Cal
ifornia mine, owing to lack OF
of supplies.
Every body is putting IN plenty
of wood, preparing for the break
up.
VIM. Ingram has opened a
restaurant and is receiving his
share of the trade.
Jack Anderson has repapered
and painted his Saloon, until it
looks like new, the Artist was our
barber
A new sign will soon be prom
inent in front of the new restau-
rant.
Henry Overman is talking of
taking trip to the outside soon.
A new quartz prospect has been
struck near town that shows up
fine.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-09
Stuart Items.

g. Wall was in our burg on
on the Both and took promi-
nent hand in fighting the fire.
J. Williams has the lumber on
the ground end will soon have
the carpenters to work on his
barn at this place.
Mr.. Hugh Shaw and others
are trying to organizes Sabbath
school at this point we hope they
will succeed and extend cordial
invitation to ministers to hold
services here as there are no
appointments here at present.
C..Lightel, Charlie Winters,
and Knot Sawyers, from the
Sound country came in on We'd
nesday.
A very much tipsy Indian was
seen on our streets a few days
since having partaken of to much
fire water.
Mrs. Barton is fitting UP a tent
restaurant adjoining the butchers
shop.
Joseph Cox and Frank Zinzin-
ger are rebuilding we wish them
success.
Mr.. Bennett a prominent KAN
iah merchant passed through
here on 81st, en- route to Grange
Vile, returning next day.
M. S. Ford came down from
Columbus on the End, withp pro-
duce for J. L. Gross store.
Our landlord l.. Goble was
burnt out on the 30th and had a
small house up the LIST. of April
and ready to give meals at his
old stand.
H. Pribilisky inform us he has
various kinds of early garden
truck up and doing fine.
For best goods and lowest prices
call on ]. l.. Gross Stuart Idaho
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-09
KeuterYille Notes.

Barney Hatke is building O
hew house on his ranch west of
here's
Frank Eastman of Westlake
was a visitor last Thursday.
Hay 10 selling at $40 d ton.
Several of our citizens helped
pull COW out of Greving's we'll
Thursday morning. They called
her "April fool
"Bob' Rickmann started for
ELK City Sunday morning.
G. S. Bates and Bunker Eller
bf Cottonwood were visiting in
The vicinity the first of the week.
John Hattrup of Uniontown
has moved his family here and
will be a resident.
A. P. Tefft has been on the
sick list for two weeks back.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-09
Notice to Creditors

In the Probate Court of Idaho
County, State of Idaho.
In tbs matter of the estate of
John Gilmore, deceased:
Notice is hereby given by the
undersigned A. B. Rookie, Ad-
ministrator of the estate of John
Gilmore, deceased. to the credit.
ors of, and all persons having
claims against said deceased, to
exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers within four months
after the first; publication of this
notice, to said administrator at
his residence, the St. Albert
Hotel, in Cottonwood, Idaho
County, Idaho, the same being
the place for the transaction of
the business of said estate.
Dated April 2, 1897.
A. B. ROOKIE,
Administrator.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-09
TOlO News.

Rain and mud.
The mill is almost a foregone
conclusion.
School begins in this district
the first Monday in May; with
Professor Vercler at the helm.
Carr will start on his journey
to New Mexico about the first of
May; his farm will be under the
supervision of Levi Castle and
Fred Mcfarland; during his alb
sence.
Fred Mcfarland and wife ar
rived from Moscow on Saturday
last
Miss Maggie White begins a
three m onths school in the Won
Berg district, to-day.
The point has suddenly leaped
into prominence, on account OF
the pugulistic and sprinting in
clination of some of it's inhabi-
tants.
Prof. Cogwill has been employ,
ed to teach the Atkinson school.
The Warren family took their
departure for Neaperce last Tues
day, Oliver is now weeping and
wailing and crashing his teeth.
Tolo seems to be the favored
locality of the prairie, at present.
A happy combination of circum-
stances has assured the future OF
our little town, Its natural adj
uantages has at last become rec
ognized.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-09
Notice Of Forfeiture.

Cottonwood, Idaho, February.
10th, 1897. To A. d. Greene, W,
W. Hammell, William Martin,
Henry Hatka, Henry G. John
son, James McEchran, Dry Rig
by, William Cowan, Thomas
Cowan, you are hereby notified
that we have expended the sum
of Two Hundred Dollars in labor
and improvements upon the res
ervation and NezPerce Lode Min
ing Claims; said claims being
situated about four miles East
of North of Cottonwood, Idaho,
and about one mile North of the
South line of the NezPerce Reser-
walton line on what is known as
the Rocky Butte, in an morgan
lied Mining District, Idaho,
County, State Of Idaho, as will
appear by certificates filed Jan
uary End 1897. in the office of
the Recorder of said County; in
order to hold said premises un-
der the provisions of Section 1924
OF the Revised Statutes of the
United States, being the amount
required to hold the same for the
year ending December 3lst 1896.
And if within ninety days af-
ter this notice by publication,
you fail or refuse to contribute
your portion of such espendi-
ture as a co-owner. your inter
est in said claims will become
the property of the subscribers
urder said Section 1924.
John 3. Byron, A. W. Talk
1ngton, Geo. D. Smith, WI.
Brown, J. Ii Eckert, N. Anderson
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Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-09
J. M. WOLBERT, Editor.
Entered in the Postofice at Cotton
wood, Idaho. as Second-class matter.
We are told by the plutocrats

We are told by the plutocrats
that the distress of the people
cannot be relieved by legislation.
If this is true why do they want
legislation9 Why did they ask to
be relieved from the demonetiza-
ton of silver? Why do they ask
to be free from taxation on their
bonds? Why do they ask the ex.
elusive privilege of issuing paper
money! Why do they ask for
franchises that are worth mill
ions of dollars? Why do they
keep horde of paid lobbyists at
our national and state legislature
to influence legislation? But we
might sum the whole thing up
In one question: Why do they
lie?-Denver Road.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-09
White Bird Warblings.

After sinking a shaft to the
depth of 43 feet on the War
Eagle, Messers. Breslawn and
Me. Greevy have uncovered a
tine ledge Of ore 4 feet 8 inches in
width, carrying gold, silver and
copper.
Mr.. Green, one of Mr.. Booths
partners, left for Cottonwood;
this morning.
The ground adjoining the
store at White Bird; was sur
feyed into town lots on Tuesday
The I'd.
Brothers Pogue and Chase de-
parted for Camias Prairie last
Tuesday.
Messers. Curtis and Fem are
contemplating dbirs assessment