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The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-10-30
Several Persons Killed.

Yuma, Ariz., Oct. PA pitched battle
at Mammoth Tank, IS miles west Of Yu.
ma, between Yuma county officers and
go Mexican railroad laborers, resulted in
the death Of from three 10 seven Mexi.
cans wounding several more and danger.
ously wounding Deputy Sheriff Wilder
Of Yuma Sheriff GreenIeaf Of Yuma
county was called upon to arrest the ring.
leaders OF gang Of striking Mexican
railroad laborsrs.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-10-30

Anaconda. nvt 20 William nro.,s,,,L
,"'t' Of London. Eng has purrha.sd a,
Marcus baly'a bitter Root .t,,k t,,r,
imported Matt Ryrnes, by Hampton dam
h"Try paying $1,000 fpr the bo,.c NJ,
''''' haA 'l'o purchased air mares Tn,
w ~, WI b" shipped 10 England. vhspe,
van hyrn'' wa' imported, The ho,,s
~ . yenr. old
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-10-30
Big fire In 81. LouI..

st. Louis, Oct. pa lighted cigarette
dropped by a thoughtless clerk is sup
posed to have caused the fire which yes
terday practically Quilted the white stone
building at the corner Of Seventh and
Chestnut streets, occupied by the general
offices Of the Wabash railroad. Real es-
tate men place the valuation Of the build.
ing at 100000.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-10-30

Springfield III. oct. 70 tn, c,,..
n'"''y' residing in Illioroli.. spring,isll
u Eaudalia and NJ rula.Li in
,"'' '''''. have mat onms into an inhsri,
a a",e OF between slmoO0 and s,noO
~" through the death If brother n.n
y" ''"'''' 'arp' in London. England
y" september ~ lie was nO vsa,, 80
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-10-30

Mr.. Cawker-MIss Perkasie is Q so
clety kleptomanIac.
Mr.. Cumso-What Is a society KEEP
tomanIac, as distinguished from any
other sort Of kleptomaniac7
Mr.. Cawker-She has stolen the AZ.
fectIons Of dozen men or more.-Up-
to-Date.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-10-30

Bozeman, Mont, Oct. 2s.-This town Is
greatly stirred over the fatal poisoning
OF man named Garlock, and a similar
attempt on the lives Of C. v. Boyer and
Morris Lemay. the object being robbery.
No clue has been found and the matter
remains n mystery.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-10-30

h"i'". Idaho. OF. q -Two 80,
S "'"'' are reported from Owyheo count
, 's",S' 'p''d Io't hi' life by the RUNNING
way "i h'' team m Long ridge bs,vs.r
l''iamar and Jordan yslIsv -,
' '~N' "'' the other victim IIs wa,
~, ,1r'" " from his wagon On Sucker c,sst
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-10-30

Chh.age, na, ~ Tk@ eslsnlnasLa.
committee VI the sOeial a<Aesssy "a
Yesterday tSs sAs state VI wAsAlsxtsa 4
'rsPoesss 'e an iHvssaIAoa tsesa tgssssuar
hggefs anI Pseastnsal sitixsns q skas
state 10 taSvstigaIs pt4es tns he sasa.
thOn u sstoay, utsk. IdaAs anA 0,s.
son AAss Presai,ea 10 receive Inc ssm..
mittsu
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-10-30

riot Ward, tho Harvard nniys,.i,v =,
. ~, ,, has arrived at Cu,co. Peru and
- "'' opportunity seldom find. il. ,,,.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-10-30
PAYS TIE GOVERNMENT IN FULL.
oW.r of the New Propositions Of the
HroFEanisatIoR C"nnai'arS'

Washington, oct. y -- Although tbs
government official, decline either to al
firm OF deny the report, OF It's acceptance
Of the new proposition OF the reoFgani1a
t,on committee Of the Union Pacific rail
road, there IN no reasonable doubt OF it'
accuracy. The proposition is understood
10 h. an increase of the original guarantees
Ind Of $50 go OOU To a sum sufficient "a
cover the full amount Of the government :
claim against the Unhn Pacific proper
which ON October ! aggregated soa,OSlf
j9s. This includes the principal OF the
debt. Ahich amounts to S2' ,jbB SCI, and
the balance of the interest paid By the
United states amounting o. sjh 30 ssS
This represent. the fall somunt VI the
[ nion racihcs obligations. 10 ths gns
eminent
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-10-30

Liverpool, No. red winter :. vi Now
York, pic; Chicago, ola 0J}c. Portland
S@slc; Tacoma. No. ! club, 7Olr. san
Francisco. $500 I.52I.
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shan rsrssam@na t'IssFs cars faF Coo
'aE'pitsa fss sad wt4s - Ms Msfh4aa
rlpmstraa. Neat. tnaissa. Mes. a unk
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-10-30

The Hanst lruabls . wo9taa has viii
hsr hashaad - IN zvttinx Ain
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-10-30
TO WOMEN FROM
HrG Joseph Peterson. Warren, Pa.

II have suffered with womb trouble
over fifteen years. HAD Inflammation,
enlargement, and displacement of the
womb.
THE doctor wanted me 10 take treat.
ments, but had just begun taking
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-10-30

Nathiag vii 80 sesapistsfy btia4 . maa
~ throw tag ss'i4 4ust ia Aks sysA
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-10-30

Sums people cave al their symvssAg
until man u dead then IAsy make ~
grave 'lopPy sta thstf tears
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-10-30

n a man tait' 10 get wAat ~ really n.
'rryrs hs ought 10 hs tkahkfsl
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-10-30

Has silver at New York. s. 81 saa
Francisco. Sole. and sId Ia Las4aa. Lsa4
~ iiss a.. copper slt@llsi
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-10-30

Mrs. Pinkham' :
Compound, and
my husband
said / had
better wait =
andseeh he -
much good a
that would =
do me. / a
was so sick
when / began
with her medi.
cine, / could
hardly be on m
feet. / he'd q,
backache con-
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-10-30

Easier TO break than TO mend-Sk
lencS.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-10-30

Some Of the political big guns are moth.
ing but air.guns.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-10-30

No. ~. NJ.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-07-16
FROM RossLAND, B c.

Believing that there are those whc
would be pleased to hear from Ross
land. will volunteer what iuforma'
tiOn can command in relation to our
somewhat phenomenal camp.
The vicinity of R,ssland within a
radins of six miles is staked with
about 1000 claims and IS but portion
Of the great KOotenah country. OF
course a large number Of claims are
staked by people knowing nothing of
their probable value and without suf-
ficient means to develope and ascertain
the same aud sometimes for specul a.
tion merely. These get the name of
"wild cats"
Development had brought to the
front the following named claims OF
merit all within sight of the city.
The amounts of these varioIs payrolls
and number of men employed is as
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-07-16
NOMINATIONS.

The president sent to the senate
following nominations:
Roland T. Rombauer, of Montana;
Edwin s. Hathaway, of Montana, and
William V. Thompkins, Of Arkansas,
to be commissioners to examine and
classify lands within the land grant
and indemnity land grant limit Of the
Northern Pacific Railroad company
in theMiSsoula land district, Montana.
Joseph &. Ault, of Montana: A. r.
johnson, of Montana, and Wilson
Boyle, of the District of Columbia, to
be commissioners to examine and
. classify lands within the land grant
and indemnity land grant limits of
the Northern Pacific Railroad com
pany in the Pozeman land district,
Montana.
Cyrus Leland, Jr., to be pension
agent at Topeka, Kan, te DE receiver
of public moneys. William U. Ranft,
at MissOula, Mont. :Lieutenant Daniel
Benham, of the Seventh infantry, to
he lieutenant-colonel.
HOUSE.
No business was transacted by the
house. Immediately after the jour-
nal was approved recess was taken,
on Cannon's motion. Cannon having
given assurance to Bailey that. in his
opinion, partial .or complete report
of the deficiency bill would be ready
by that time.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-07-16
July II.
Chas. H. Yale's "The Twelve Tempta-
TONS"

Chas. H. Yale's "The Twelve Tempta
TONS"
One of the most important attrac-
tions offered here this season is Chas
H. Yale's, "The Twelve Tempta-
tions," which is to claim attention
at the Reed, for one night only, June
2l. This is reputed to be great
spectacle, having cost large sum OF
money to put on the stage. 1t is en-
tirely new. colossal in every respect,
while the splendid costumes afford a
feast of harmonious color, blending
and uniqueness Of design. 1t is lit
orally crowded with fun and pantomi'
mic tricks.
There are hosts OF beautiful ballet
and some very grotesque and comical
ones, calling for the services of the
largest and most efficient ballet troupe
in the United States, led by the great
Italian premieres, Signoritas Ferrero
and Bassegio.
The Rosaires in acrobatic nights
John Harty in juggling; the Brothers
Elliott 10 a hot boxing bout; Sisson
and Brown in a 'ChansOn Character
istique," and Rose Kesner as the
"Giddy Old Maid" present specialties
which will delight everybody.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-07-16
CALL FOR WARRANTS.

Notice is hereby given that there are funds
on hand applicable to the payments Of all
warrants Of the City Of Salem, endorsed on OF
before January 10. 1896, drawn upon the gem
eral fund. Please present said warrants for
payment at Ladd * Bush bank as interest on
same will cease from the date Of this notice.
A,A.LEE.
City, Treasurer
Salem. June 20, 1897. rs rot
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-07-16


Much enterprise has been shown
this spring.
The streets have been improved,
$50, 900 having been expended upon
them and new loan has been made
of 10000 for future work.
We are to have a new court house
cost of ground $500; of building $4,000
Six large hew hotels grace the pano-
rama within a block of where live.
So that from an insignificant be-
ginning such as prospect, had come
forth a promising city, having now
a claimed population of from 5000 to
10000 people.
We haye two railroad here, the
narrow gauge Columbia & Western
railroad is to be standardized at once
and it looked like direct connection
was to be made with as little delay
as possible with the Canadian Pacific
railroad via Crows Nest Pass.
One hundred miles of the latter is
contracted for to be built at once it
is currently understood.
Religious denominations are well
represented, there being a Presbyter-
ian, Methodist, Catholic, Episcopal
and English Episcopal church here.
We have good schools and plenty of
them, good opera house, electric
light plant. water works etc.
Building and city improvements
have gone ahead of the development
of new mines and it looks like they
should have kept pace together.
Capital discriminating, thus in its
investment, has caused lull to come
upon mining for the time being.
Times have not been as good this
spring and summer as was looked for
last wiuter, but it is hoped that last
years activity in mines will be re-
sumed.
OF course real estate has now taken
on sympathetic movement and not
much additional building is being
done.
Laborers have been receiving gener-
ally $3.50 per day for city work, S3
until lately, it having been reduced |
to $3.50. Miners receive from SO to So.
receive from 81 to Sc.
There is no demand here at present |
for common laborers, or in fact for
except skilled miners.
More of the latter, however, are |
needed and needed badly.
l.. G. BARRON.
JulV ID
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-07-16

Call for County Warrants.
Notice is hereby given that | have
funds on hand to pay all warrants pre-
sented prior to June 18th, 1896, and
interest will cease on the same from
the date of this notice.
Dated July II 1897. tt e5,
G.. l.. BROWN,
I 12-1wd&w. County Treasurer.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-07-16

money gladly for the benefit and never tires
Of his zeal. There are plenty Of men weak
and worn out, struggling with remorse and
fear, and the natural outcome OF habits that
brought incapacity; a sense Of lonesomeness
and feeling as If the best side OF life had
been banished forever. Such men
should write to Thomas. Slater.
Box 800, Kalamazoo, Mich. He will
send free Of charge by mail, in a plain sealed
envelope full particulars about the method he
used, and this will enable any man to get a
complete cure at home. 1t is the method Mr..
Slater used to cure himself Of the troubles
that sap the strength and ugor. The cure
was so complete. so satisfying and such :
wonderful change from his former condition
that he will gladly tell Others all about il,
sending all particulars. lie figures that he
doesn't know Of better way to show his ap-
probation Of his own cure and the sufferings
Of others. There must be generous men IN
this world TO offset the tide Of ayarice. Write
TO Mr.. Slaterr-it viii cost nothing for his des
enpdon aad method
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-07-16
BOISE & BARKER


agents, Salem. Oregon,
OCEAN DIVISION.ys
Portland-San Francisco,
Steamers leave Ainsworth dock. Portland
June 2, 2, IL, 10, ri, 26 rand July 1, 6, H..
10, 2I, 20 and 81.
Fare-Cabin, sra; steerage, SO.
WILLAMETTE RIVER DIVISION.
PORTLAND-SALEM Daily Salem; serv.
icei Steamer Ruth for Portland, Monday.
Wednesday and Friday at 10 a. m. Steamer
Elmore for Portland Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday, at 7:I5 q. m. Returning, leave Ash
street dock, Portland, daily except Sunday,
at a. m. Passengers given transfers to
electric line at Oregon City If desired, maxi
Ing it possible to reach Portland at Up. m.
CORVALLIS-SALEM ROUTE The
steamer Ruth for Corvallis. Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday at $3.50 pm, returning, lv.
Corvallis at a. m. on Monday, Wednesday
and Friday. Round trip tickets to all points
in Oregon, Washington, California or the
East. Connections made at Portland wit;
all rail, ocean and river lines, Call on G. M.
Powers agent, foot Trade street.
e. MCNEIL,
Pres. and Manager.
w. II. HURLBURT.
Gen'l Pas. Agt. Portland, Or.
For full details call on or address
G. M. POWERS.
Foot Of Trade st. Local Agent.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-07-16
HOUSE.
In the Colorado Courts.

DENVER, July 16.-A suit invOlv-
ing $50, ZOO, 900 is in progress in the
United States court here and today
arguments were heard on a demurrer
to the altered bill, The plaintiffs, are
Leonard S. Ballou and Alexandria
McLay, of New York. The defend
ants are Clinton B. Reed, John f,
Campion and others interested in the
Ibex Mining Co., of Leadville. The
plaintiffs ask that an accounting be
ordered, and name the famous sum of
$50, 900, 900 as the amount due them.
This makes the largest lawsuit on
record.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-07-16
GIVES STRENGTH TO MEN.

1t is remarkable fact that man never APP
preciates the suferings OF others until he
himself, has passed through the fire of pain or
remorse. Then it is that he looks around for
those who are sufenngj he wants them to
profit by his experience; he gives his time and
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-07-16
Congressional.
Tariff ConfereeS in Session
Are in a More Hopeful Mood Nom
nations.

WASHINGTON, July 16.-The tariff
conferees were in a more hopeful
mood and one leading representative
of the senate expressed the opinion
that the Republicans would be able
tc conclude their labors and summon
the Democratic members by Satur-
day. The day was spent in consider
ing minor details of the bill, which
have been passed over with an occa-
sional reference to the difference on
sugar schedule. 1t is believed the
contending factions are very near an
adjustment, which will compromise
the differences in the sugar schedule.
The senate tabled the motion OF
Stewart to reconsider its action di-
recting the secretary of war to exc
cute the San Pedro harbOr project,
and passed the Thurston resolution,
providing for participation of the
United States in the Paris exposition.
On motion of Tillman, the senate
passed the bill to make distilled splr-
its transported from one state into
another subject to the state laws, the
same as liquor distilled within the
state.
Stewart and white had hot con-
troversy oyer the San Pedro matter.
The latter plainly intimating that
Mr.. Stewart represented the Southern
Pacific road. and the latter resent
ing it.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-07-16
Our


EGs 5s3
covers not only Salem
but is general all over
the state. Every trial
made will convince
that
GaSa G g. GGa
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-07-16

Joseph S. Woodruff, of Chicago, has
purchased the Champion mine in the
Bohemia mining district. This mine
will be pushed if money and men can
do so.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-07-16
SAMUEL CASE. PROP.
Stevens
FRUIT DRYER ]!
PATENT PENDING.

Dryers new in operation on onr place near
the asylum. Call and see them,
Fruit growers are invited to investigate be-
fore buying or building drier Our claims
are; /. Unlimited capacity. 2, Cheapness
of construction, 3, Rapid production. 4.
Easy, cheapness and simplicity Of process.
Write me for testimonials and experience Of
years. Estimates and specifications furnished
oridriers built. Address
G. A. STEVENS Salem, Or.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-07-16
A W. GLEASON
lceed nrons nMuchlY. !"

Bran aud Shorts are cheaper than
corn. Price OF mill feed greatly re
duced. Call at the mill for quotations
Delivered free in quarter ton lots.
SALEM FIGURING MILLS 20.
9-l6-dtd.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-07-16
THE MARKETS.
$50 Cents and 500


PROVISION.
Portland, July 10. Wheat valley, 67c
Flour-Portland, 3.5oa3. 1905. 90; gyaham
3.25; suPerhne, 2.25 per Dbl.
0ats-White, 3S(94oc; grey, 5000.
Potatoes. New 5oa6oo per cwt,
Hay Good, Io@I3.5o per ton. :
Hops -9%aIo%c.
Wool. Valley, II@I3c; Eastern Oregon
7@oc.
Mohair. 100000.
Millstuffs. Bran, I3 so; shorts IS 50.
Poultry Chickens mixed 3 oo;d 3 50
broilers, I.5o@3 ooj' turkeys, live Ioc
Eggs. Oregon, I3aI4c per doz
90 lbs SC; sheep pelts, Io(67oc
Tallow-2Hc(@3c.
Onionsc-c coc per sack.
Wheat Bags-Calcutta5. .25 per 100
Beans'1smali white, I1s@INc.lima 3a3X
Hogs Helvy, 400
Butter. Best dairy asa 30; fancy ere. met,
| 354oac FER roll.
Ch eese .II%c.
Dried Fruit-Apples, evaporat,d, bleach, d
6H@7c; unbleached 3Hc@4c; sundried
@S%c.
Pears-5c(96c
Plums-pitless, ,3c(@4c.
Prunes-41Ic(@oc.
Veal small 41sas; large 3%@4c per H.
Mutton Weathers 2az%: dressed NUT
ton, 4ha5cJ' spring lambs 6(97c per lb
Beef-Steers $50; cows 2.5o@3;
dressed 5@6L
Cured Meats-dams IoHcIoA: bacon IN
Lard-in pals, nc.
SALEM MARKET
Wheat-57.
Oats 32 TO 34c.
Hay. .Baled, cheat, $6aS .g q
Flour. In wholesale lots, 4 SO; retail
4.2o; bran, bulk I2(@I3. shorts, IS .5c@I7.75t
chop feed, 1900 @I6.oo
Poultry Chicken,5j spring SOTO.
Veal--Dressed. 3T.
Hogs. Dressed, 400.
Live Cattle. .2(02%
Sheep. Live, I.5o.
Spring lambs, $I.o)
Wool. Best. I2c.
Hops. Best, Q Ioc.
Eggs. 1Iin trade.
Farm Smoked Meats Bacc1, 7c; hams
Ioc; shoulders, SIC.
Potatoes 3oc trade.
Dried Frui.-Apples, evaporated hleached,
7cCSc; unbleached 4c@5c.
Plumsc4c.
Butter Dairy IoaI2Hcj creamery I21I@
I5c.
Call for County Warrants.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-07-16
STATE OF OHIO. CITY OF TOLEDO, |

LUCAS COUNTY.
Fans J. Cheney makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney &
Co., doing business in the City of Toledo.
County and State aforesaid, and that said
arm will pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case Of Cat
anh that cannot be cured by rhe use OF Hal S
Catanh Cure.
FRANK !. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence. this 9th day Of December, A. d.
1886.
J SEAL. A w. GLEASON.
t--~l Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. Send for testimonials,
fne.
F. /. CHENEY & Co.,
Toledo. o.
TSold by Druggists, 75c
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-07-16
You Can
Not Have
Their Trade

sSsssxls zzsskxxz
unless you reach them
with Your advertising.
Space in the Evening
Journal is the only
means Of doing that
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-10-17

The week in the oil fields of the State
was not very sensational, in fact there
was very lite of more than ordinary in
terest TO attract the attention of the oper-
ator. In fact, the only thing of import
ance during the week was the drilling in
of the South Penn Oil Co.'S well on the
Meredith farm near Centerville. mention
of which has been made at length in
these columns. This is still holding up
nicely in production and It will make
things lively in that part of the county.
for a while at least. The well is reported
to-day to be making oil at the rate of
about 10 barrels an hour
The first reports received from the well
TO the effect that it was making 80 bar
rels an hour are very much exaggerated,
as it has never done anything near like
that amount. There is not the least doubt
but that the well has opened up a large
amount of new territory to a certain eX-
tent. There is only one drawback to the
territory in that section. and that is that
the sand in that part of the county has
always been very treacherous. Not long
since the Carter Oil Co. drilled in a well
a short distance from this we'll and they
got a 75-barrel producer 1t was at first
lnOuSHl n SOOu pOOl Hdu De60 opened up,
but all the subsequent wells have been
very small ones and the pool has been
abandoned.
The South PENIS we'll is located near
the Big Injun stuff, which attracted con-
siderable attention about year ago and
which so flew out on account of immense
volume of gas which is encountered in
that section. This well has a good gas
pressure, and since it was drilled in has
been flowing regularly.
The South Penn Co. has nearly all the
territory in that section under lease and
there is not very much that is held by
independent producers. The South Penn
is very progressive company, in fact the
most progressive pf all the Standards
branches, and it isl understood they will
go ahead at once ahd test all their hold
ings by putting down a number of wells
The Elk Fork field has been attracting
quite lot of attettion during the past
couple of days, butt so far there has been
nothing of Importance. The Hill Oil Co. $
No. and the Elk Fork Oil and Gas Co.'S
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-10-17
Respectfully yours,
A. w. SHARPER

protested his innocence, averring that
the blood-stained money had been paid
him by Stephen Letton; that he (Blake)
had plenty of money without resorting
to robbery and murder; that the drov-
er and himself were the best of friends
and he could have no motive to murder
him. A thorough search was made for
Letton, but he could not be found. and
Blake was given a life sentence. Mrs.
Blake never doubted her husbands in
nocence, and after his Imprisonment.
made repeated efforts to secure his par
don, but they were of no avail, and ten
years after his conviction Blake died of
consumption.
A few years after the death of her
husband Mrs. Blake received a letter
bearing the postmark of San Francis
co. 1t was signed by notary public
and minister of the gospel The letter
stated that Stephen Letton was fatally
wounded in a barroom brawl and had
he stated he had murdered drover in
Kentucky and had caused the crime to
be fastened on Thomas Blake, because
he had deprived him of the girl who
had promised to be his wife. His mo-
tive were purely those of revenge, and
now, being about to die, he desired to
make what reparation lay in his pow
err. Shortly after this Mrs. Blake's
parents died, and having spent her
means in her husbands behalf. she re-
tired to the lonely cabin to finish her
days in solitude.