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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-12-31

declared off, and the banks were forced
to the wall. Now it is hoped that the
committee which began last night
where the former committee left off
will succeed in satisfactorily adjusting
the finances and thus permit the banks
to pay depositors dollar for dollar The
net earnings of The Record last year
were said to have been s249. .OO0 more
than sufficient to pay dividends on a
sum sufficient 20 pay all of Mr.. Singer
ly's indebtedness to the banks.
The statements of the cause of the
failure current here agree with that
made by Comptroller EclSles at Wash
ington, that 1t was primarily due to the
loss of much money by Mr.. Singerly in
his unproductive paper mill at Elkton,
Md, one of the largest in the country.
One statement placed the sum thus in
volved at nearly a million OF dollars.
Mr.. Singerly also has much money in
vested in other enterprises in this and
other cities. Rumors were current to
the effect that the ownership of The
Record would pass from Mr.. Singerly,
but this he denied. stating positively
that he is in absolute control of the pa
per and will continue at its head
On Monday of this week the Chest
nut ONIteN ANdNloildi DdIlk maze the tOl-
lowing report to the Philadelphia clear
ing house: Loans and discounts S2.261.
900; legal reserve. 1896. 900; deposits. ST.
$4,000; due from banks, $685.. 900; due to
banks, S6S6,000; circulation, $4,000.
The reserve has been below the legal
requirements for several weeks. The
deposits on Oct. s, when the bank re-
ported to the comptroller Of the treas
ury, amounted TO $2.O35.s56. The shrink
age in this item, therefore, has been
more than 100000 in a little over two
months. 1t is said there have been
quiet but steady runs on both banks for
several days past OF the deposits in
the bank. the city is represented by
$3.50, ,554. the state by $685. 900 and the
national government by a large sum.
but all Of these creditors are believed
20 be protected. When the trust COM
pany made its last report to the state
authorities on Nov. 16 the deposits
amounted to 81, ,492,253.
A great number of small accounts
were carried by the trust company. and
apprehension was expressed that some
distress might follow the failure. II
the hopes Of a quick settlement are
realized, however all depositors win be
paid in full within a short time.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-12-31
JAPS READY FOR WAR
ENGLAND BACKING JAPAN IN oPPo-
slTloN TO RUSSIA

Both nations Have Big Fleets In Chinese
Waters Ready For Prompt Action-Nar-
quis Ito to Take Charge Of JapRn's Ar
fairs, Assuring Strong Government.
Eysndon, Dec ga dispatch to The
Times from Kobe, Japan, says the dis
solution of the diet has greatly angered
the political parties. It is probable that
the Marquis Ito former premier, and
Count Okuma, a former foreign minis
ter, win form a coalition ministry, with
a vigorous foreign policy The military
party is eager for action. Extraordi-
nary activity prevails at the military
and naval depots, and warships are as
sembllng at Nagasaki.
According to a letter which The
Times publishes this morning from a
correspondent at Toxic, a cabinet crisis
occurred in November, due to the re-
fusal of the Progressists to vote an in
crease in the land tax, which is neces-
sary owing to the deficits caused by
the late war. Parliament would have
expired next June, and the Progress
lists, with a general election in sight,
did not desire to risk unpopularity by
voting to increase taxation. Count
Okuma, however, the leader of the Pro-
gressists, left the foreign office, says
the correspondent, with an enhanced
reputation and next to Marquis Ito oc-
cupies the largest space in the field of
the nations vision.
The Times, commenting editorially
upon this letter and its dispatches,
says.
'The advent Of a cabinet led by two
such statesmen as Marquis Ito and
Count Okuma may be regarded as an
event of great significance by the other
powers"
The Globe says a private telegram
reached London yesterday evening an
nouncing that over 20 British warships
have arrived at Port Hamilton, a small
island south of Korea and not far from
/ Quelport island. A special dispatch
from Shanghai also says the British
fleet has anchored at Port Hamilton
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-12-31
overman wheel Company AssIens.

Springfield, Mass, Dec. 2s.-The Over
man Wheel company Of Chicopee Falls.
Mass. with agencies in all the principal
cities of the country, manufacturers OF
the Victor bicycle. has made an assign
ment TO President Bowman Of the
Springfield National bank. The iiabili,
ties are estimated at s5s9.O00 and assets
at 81 1,31s.0 900. 1t is one Of the most prom
inent wheel concerns OF the country. A
meeting OF the creditors has been called
for Dec. 81. The shops closed last night,
throwing several hundred employees
out Of work
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-12-31
FARM NEWS.

Regular subscription price, so cents
Farm News now reaches more than SO,0OO
families 1t holds this large and loyal fol
lowing of subscribers, because they regard
it as one of the chief essentials of their sue
cess in farming. 1t keeps in touch with the
most progressive agriculture of the day
it is scientific in its spirit, and at the same
time is never obscure i'm its meaning, nor
stilted in its style. It's the kind of paper
the farmer values i'm his every day work,
because in it he finds what other successful
farmers are doing, and how they do IL, Its
16 pages contain no dead weight no
"illlers." Every line counts If you know
anything about the farm and farm life,
examine Farm News and you will under
stand how much its subscribers appreciate
it. And it grows better every number
Compare it with any other farm paper and
it stands ahead in practicability and real
value
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-12-31
THE COLISEUM.
Largest Auditorium In the World De
stroyed by Fire.

Largest Auditorium In the World De.
stroyed by Fire.
Chicago, Dec. 25.-Fire last night de-
stroyed the Coliseum building, at Six
ty-third street and Stony Island ave-
nue., in which the Democratic national
convention was held last year. The fire
was one of the quickest ever seen in
Chicago. From the time the fire origi-
mated by the crossing of two electric
wires until the Coliseum was a pile Of
twisted iron and hot bricks was not
over 20 minutes.
Two persons perished in the flames.
and about 30 we're more or less seriously
injured.
The building had been rented for an
exhibition Of a manufacturers exposi-
ton and was filled from end TO end
with booths, all Of which were destroy
cd with all their contents.
The Coliseum cost $2500OO and was
twice as large as the Madison Square
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-12-31

Scranton, Pa. Dec. 2s.-six men were
seriously injured by ap explosion OF gas
in the Bellevue shaft of the Delaware
and Laekawanna company. John Alex
ander, laborer, and John O'Brien We're
so badly hurt that they may die. The
explosion scattered missiles in all di-
rections. Work in the vein has been
abandoned pending repairs and investi-
cation Of the accident,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-12-31
WoMANkINp.

Regular subscription price, SOC. A hand
some 2O-page magazine containing stories,
poems, sketches, bits of travel. and such
general literary matter as appeals most
strongly to the average reader, who wants
pure and wholesome literature of the en-
tertaining kind Its practical departments
devoted to the kitchen, the flower garden,
the care of children, dressmaking, home
decorations, etc, are greatly valued by
every woman who has ever read them. Ex
tensive improvements have been made in
Womankind during the past year, and as
a result its circulation has been increased
from 10000 to COCOA growth that could
only possibly be obtained by giving the
people what they want. We invite COM
parison of Womankind with other papers
of its kind
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-12-31

This dispatch adds that a report Is cur
rent at Che Foo that the Japanese fleet
has also arrived at Port Hamilton.
The Paris correspondent of The Morn
ing Post says: Russia has long been
negotiating to raise a Chinese loan of
e6,000,000 in France to pay the indem-
nifty and secure the Japanese evacua-
tion of Wei Hal Wei The negotiations
were broken off owing to France insist
ing that the Bank of France should is
sue the loan and Russia desiring that
the Russo Chinese bank should take the
lead. A certain GOODNESS now exists be-
tween France and Russia"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-12-31
To New and Old Subscribers |!

We have made arrangements to get
c...I for subscribers valuable set
SRCSioI of premiums and are able to offer
Otter them almost free of COST
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-12-31

Charleston. Dec. 2s.-Lewis Allen,
the 21-year-old son Of ]. P. Allen. Unit
ed States engineer corps, was accident
ally shot by Richard WILLIAMS u Glea-
sonbury, Conn, while out hunting on
James island. near this city. The load
OF bird shot entered Aliens right side,
and Il is probable that he viii die.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-12-31
ELI SHAW INDICTED.

Grand Jury OF Camden County Holdi
Him For Two Murders.
Camden, N. j., Dec. 2S.-Eli Shaw will
have to stand trial for the murder OF
his mother, Mrs. Sarah M. Shaw, and
his grandmother Mrs. Emma Zane.
After a week of investigation. question
ing of witnesses, discussion and delib.
GRAFTON, the grand jury has found in
dictments against the young man foI
both murders.
1t was with reluctance. and only after
the presentation of new and stronger
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-12-31
trolley Car Held Up, Conductor KilIed

Norristown, Pa, Dec. 27.-A trolley
car on the Schuyll1in Valley Traction
road was held up by four highway
men at Swedeland, near here, about N
o'clock last night. Conductor Charles
Galloway Of Norristown refused to give
up his money and was shot dead. Three
shots were fired at Motorman Matthias,
but none took effect.
After rifiing the body Of the conductor
Of the money and a gold watch and
chain the robbers escaped. There were
four women passengers In the car. and
the highwaymen covered them with
their weapons. but made no attempt to
rob them. The men looked like tramps
and escaped in the direction of Philadel-
nhfa
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1897-06-23
MONTPELIER, IDAHO.

The Boise Sentinel got out g magnifi-
cent special edition last week. 1t was
published in pamphlet form and contains
fine lot Of half tone cuts besides splen-
did writeups of Boise and vicinity.
Brother Walton is a puster and we
commend him and the state On this
production.
Through the kind modistion of Rish-
op A. j. Glorioax and Senator Geo IT,
shoup authority wes granted Father
Nander Gouckt on the 9Th inst by the
Department. OF the~ interior to qusrrv
and haul from the reservation sufi-
Gent amount OF stqne TO complete tho
Catholic church III this town. This
action sustains the agreement entered
Into between the pastor Of the church
and agent J. d. Teter last August .-Po-
case]lo Tribune.
4 NJ. Z. James tho piano men, OF Posl-
ltello, was in town this week. While
here he sold piano to jos. g. Crane
and another to J. j. Jensen, while an
organ Was purchased by George Dana,
and one by Arthur Budge in Paris.
Mr. James handles only frst-class in
sstruments and his years of dealing with
oar citizens proves him to be reliable
and easy man to.do business with. All
come direct from the factory and pur-
chasers do not have TO pay any middle
mems profits. Give him call if you
need any kind of musical instrument.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1897-06-23

cattle from Reno, Ney, and inter-
mediate points by way of the
Union Pacific to South Omaho to
$l55 per standard ear, and to Chi
cago, by the way Of South Omaha,
to $195 per standard car. This is
q clean cut of $25 per car.
Since the segregation Of the
Oregon Short Line from the Union
Pacific it has made a tie-up with
the Northern Pacific on cattle ship
ments, whereby stock from Nevada,
California and Oregon could have
been shipped more cheaply to
Chicago by the latter route, but
this big cut gives South Omaho a
cinch on the Pacific coast cattle.
Before the Short Line parted COM
pany with the Union Pacific the
rate was so high to this point that
stock was driven overland to the
Northern Pacific.
During the last six months the
receipts Of cattle from California
have been $40, and from Nevada
400. With the advantage now
possessed by this market, not only
from the traffic rates, but from the
fact that this has just been made
an export cattle inspection station,
give promise Of a big increase of
receipts from the far west during
the last half of 1897.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1897-06-23
a Flew Invention.

Butter making has now become easy
and profitable by the use of the Queen
Butter Maker" the only durable and
time saving churn that the finest talent
OF the age has brought forth 1t brin- $
butter in from two to five minutes,
produces on an average Of 10 per cent.
more butter than any other churn,
washes the butter perfectly, is easily
run and very dnraile. Every family
needs one: Cannot afford. toale without
one. You may see the agent=I. A. Hes
any day, SO save your money and buy
not farm but chuln. rs
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1897-06-23
Ube UQbeat Situation.

Beerbohm's List says: 'It is
quite conceivable that fine fore
ing period during the next six
weeks may keep the trade dull,
but there is noting in the position
which can justify any serious Civ
ing way in prices. Both England
and France, in fact, may be said to
be sailing very close to the wind
in the matter Of supplies. The
quantity afoat for the United
Kingdom is only 100000 quarters
about half the usual quantity on
the seas at this period of the year
and the supplementary supplies
can not by any stretch of imagin-
alton be expected to equal current
requirements, SO that reserve
stocks Hill Of necessity have to be
drawn apon. This exhaustion of
stocks, using the term in relative
sense, is indeed the feature Of the
season, for it is practically certain
that the new season will start with
the smallest worlds visible supply
for many wears. The big carried
forward supplies which character
lied the four seasons ending with
1895, have, in point Of fact, eyi-
IDENTIFY disappeared, having been
absorbed in making up the defcen-
ey in the worlds crop of last year.
The following comparison of the
worlds crops during the past seven
years, with the worlds visible sup
ply On August 1st in each year
will serve To remind US of this
point:
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1897-06-23
Worlds visible,
Estimated.
Goabo crops.

The following is taken from the
Deseret News, written by their
Idaho Falls correspondent.
All crops have been improved by
showers, but in most instances the
rainfall was not sufficient to be Of
lasting benefit. Winter wheat is
reported in a good condition, and
late sown grain somewhat inn
proved but still doing only fairly
we'll. Potatoes aud garden truck
doing nicely. Alfalfa is growing
rapidly, and in parts Of the west
ern section the first cutting will
begin this week. All fruits are in
excellent condition and promise
good crops; strawberries are ripen-
ing in the northern and western
sections, with some in the marKet.
The ranges are excellent and stock
continues to improve. All streams
are falling.
ID. p. MeCALIEIM.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1897-06-23
SociabIe Banoits.

At 8 o'clock Monday night three
masked men entered the store Of
Charles Guild & Sons at Fort
Bridger overpowered Joseph Guild,
his wife and the clerk end stole
5000, including the postofiice
money.
They marched the party over to
the village saloon at the point of
their revolvers and compelled
them all to take drink.
The robbers then rapidly rode
away. A posse is in hot pursuit
ROBBERS SURROUNDED.
Deputy Sheriff Robert Calverly
returned from Fort Bridger late
tonight having in custody young
man named Bob Meeks suspected
of being an accomplice in the store
robbery and aiding the robbers to
escape. Sheriff Wards posse has
located and surrounded the entire
gang.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1897-06-23
Tourist SIeepcrs.

Commencing with train No,
leaving Ogden March Ctr, d
through sleeper will be operated
between San Francisco and Chi
cago on that train. Effective same
date Portlands to Council Bluffs,
tourist sleeper will operate be.
tween Portland and Green River
only, connection being made at
Green River by train from Port.
land with San Francisco. Chicago
tourist sleeper on train. Il
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1897-06-23
b0GHL NEWS.
Items about Montpelier and
.. the County.

d. Posse moved into cne OF Nose
Lewis houses on Ninth street Friday
Best 5-cent cigar in town, the Il. N
tella at Hansen's. 9
Ed Burgoyne is building large
addition to his home on Fourth street
The Co op W. & NJ Co., have the
finest alfaliR'seed, garden seeds and etc.
Call andsgee them. :
JNeIntosh has changed his resi-
r@sehee 10 the dwelling next door to the
city~hall
Business continues remarkably good
On the-1oad, plenty of trains going
both ways daily.
The finest, best and cheapest line Of
writing stationery in town. Ju t in.
Call and sec it al Hansens. o
WANTED-A load Of hay on sab-
seription at this office. Come quick as
we only want one load
You should see the fine display Of
hand made team Harness and Cowboy
Saddles at the Coop ". & NJ. Co. 7
Don't forget your road tax. The
overseer wants It paid Immediately as
his work will end shortly.
Hildreth's Velvet candy the best mo
lasses candy on the market at Hansen,s.
Calling cards Of the latest style, and
printed with fine steel script type, 80
for 80 cents at this Office.
Many kinds of bottled beer and whis
kies for tourist and camping parties can
be had at our store. Try some of our
fayorite brands. Ritter Bros. Drug
store. II
A pretty heavy frost visited Bear
Lake Thursday night, SO far as known
the damage done, is not heavy.
Attorney BagleY returned from st.
Anthony Friday, where he has been at
tending court for week.
Several prospectors went into the
hills east of town this week, to prospect
some promising lodges in that section.
Road overseer Barrett has completed
the work on Ninth street and he ha.
done a1good job. The street is much
moEsEattractive than formerly.
Some stray pigs about town have beer
playing hoYac with a few gardens in
this city. The owners had better take
the same up or they will turn up miss
ing one of these mornings.
In the stable back of Quayle Bros
store are five fine looking trotters and
PAGERS. They are in splendid condition
for racing and some good time can be
looked for on the 3rd of next month.
Riley Kent has the animals in charge.
For Trans-Mississippi Commercial
Congress, Salt Lake City, IA. Is and 1G
one rate round trip from all points on
Short Line. Selling dates July 18th.
Idaho. Limit for return 10Th. Con.
tinuous passage each directions.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1897-06-23
unton Pacific begins to cut.

Gen. Manager Babeoek of the
stock yards at Omaha received
notice that after June Is there
would be a reduction Of tie rate en.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1897-06-23
BIO Rate guar Ubreateneo

One of the biggest passenger rate
wars in the history Of the west is
threatened.
Not only will it cut down pas
senger rates, but it is feared also
that it will cut down freight rates.
The dissolution Of the Western
Passenger association and perhaps
that Of the Western Joint Traffic
Bureau will be a secondary effect.
The impending fight is between
two groups Of powerful western
roads, the Union Pacific and it's
connections, the Chicago, Rock
Island & Pacific, the Chicago, Bur-
lington & Quincy, the Atchipon,
Topeka & Santa Fe and the Miss
curl Pacific on the other. These
two groups Of roads were in fight
about four years ago, and before
the situation was cleared up all
rates went to rock bottom. A re-
cprrenee Of the same condition is
now expected.
II look for one of the most sefi-
ops rate disturbances that we have
known for years." said an official
Of one of the interested lines to-
day. Il do not see how it can be
ayerted. Four years ago these
groups of roads got into quarrel
and rates at once began to seek
rock bottom. | would not venture
to say how much was LOST in the
fight. To-day the situation looks
fully as serious as it did when the
last fight began. There will be a
determined effort on the part of
the financial hackers of these
roads to call halt. Perhaps they
may succeed, but the outlook is
not bright. The serious part Of
the affair from the railroad stand
poirt is the reduction in revenue,
which is certain to be the outcome
Of the fight. The public, of course,
will reap the benefit of low rates.
It often happens that a passenger
rate war does not affect freight
earning at all. But in fight such
as seems now to be almost certain
freight rates are likely to be drawn
into it.
Executive officers of the inter.
ested lines have been called to
meet tomorrow for consideration
of the matter. 1t is possible that
some settlement may be reached
which viii avert the impending
warfare but that is hardly expect
ed.
unton Dactac begins to cut.
Gen. Manager Babeoek of the
stock yards at Omaha received
notice that after June Is there
would be n reduction Of the rate 81, 4
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1897-06-23
HELLO CENTRAL!

The new telephone line be
tween this city and Paris is now
in working order. Connection
at Ovid.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1897-06-23

The streets of Montpelier present
fine appearance since the read overseer
hssfnished his work en- many of the
thorougffares The money has been
welIpant.
are 65 conviets at the s,ato
penitentiary at work about The institu
ton. 0f This number there are 49 who
are working about the grounds, tending
garden and clearing some Of the land Of
sagebrush.
Ten prisoners sentenc ccd in the United
States court at Lewiston are now Gem
foftably fixed IN the prison at Detroit,
Mich. All but two CT three CT them arc
eonnteifeiters, and their terms range
from twenty months te sixteen years.
+ Ghst sou5hwolth viii give maIshal
haad serenade daring the >eyenin# of
Saturday Jrly sra, jast before the play
h the opera hoase, Ills company this
year IS one os the best anefa ur com
paniea in the valley aud their plays are
known to be coed cnes.
The friends Of Mrs e. Peaae ard
invited 10 attend an informal reception
rendered by the ladies' Of Trinity church,
this, Thursday, evening at the residence
Of Mrs. T. A. johnson. The occasion
being Mrs. Pease,s departure fer Mont
pelier, -Pocatello Advance.
George Brown, Of Lanark, has been
appointed depaty sheep inspector for
the western portion Of Bear Lake coun-
ty. The appointment is en- excellent
one and should give universal sa5is2ac-
ton. Mr Browns postofiee address
lis Paris, Idaho.
You can n1a7ce your final
proofs before r. s. Spence
IN MoRtpe1ier and saUe the
trip TO Paris Opep bad roads.
Fees as I0zc as any.
Prof, J. w. Faris of Pocatello has re I
ceived notification that he has been
elected TO the chair of the Commercial
Department of the Agricultural College
at Logan, Utah. Mr.. Faris has for fiYo
years been superintendent of the Poca-
tello public schools and in that time
has Built for himself a standing as one
of the foIamosb educators Of the infer
mountain region. He Il q gentleman
of scholarly and social attainments and
Pecatello viii be very sorry to lose him.
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d. T. McCALLuM,
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Rates Reasonable.
Offices: Coop Co. Burgoyn
g. Brennan, M. Rosenbaum
Oyi?p Paris Mer. Co. Paris
Excursions.

Excursion to Missouri River, St.
Louis and Chicago.
On June 5th, 9th and 9TH the Oregon
Short Line viii sell tickets to the
above named points and return at one
fare for the round trip. Limit for re-
turn to Sep. 5th, for further information
.,caIl on or address, z. Ii. Murnane,
Agent.