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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-15
AGAINST TENNESSEE RAILROADS.
TIE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION WINS
A DECISIVE VICTORY.

THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION WINS
A DECISIVE VICTORY.
CHATTANOOGA Dec If (SpeciaD.-The hearing OF
the case OF the Interstate Commerce Commission
against the East Tennessee and Virginia Railroad
and other railway and steamship companies was
finished In the United States Court here to-day
This suit begun In 1892 the Commission
charging that Chattanooga was grossly discrm-
mated against in freight rates In favor OF Nash-
VILE. Judge Severens delivered an opinion whicn
practically decided the in favor OF the COM
mission He declared that the showing mace OF
the discrimination In rates was startling
This condition OF affairs" he continued would
allow freight TO be shipped through Chattanooga
TO Nashville and then shipped back by a local rate
cheaper than It could be shipped direct 70 Chatta,,
ncoga and is radically wrong and badly IN neeh
OF correction. ] was astonshed at the hgurcs pre-
scented ard realize that n change IS demanded by
the common law Of justice. The only point when
prevents decision In favor OF complanantsl is me
fact that the Commission in making the order nid
not sufficiently consider the fact that Nashville
has river connection ! Will give the RAILROAD com
panies ten days TO file brief showing. " possible
why the order Is unjust on this ground.
The attorney for the Commission sald that thls
decision would decide many cases OF Ike character
now pending all over the country. II is decisive
victory for the Interstate Commerce Commission
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-15
FROM A BUSINESS POINT OF VIEW.

From The Chicago Tribune.
United States Treasury Oficer-Thers Is one OF
the most skful young women we have. She can
take the pieces OF Treasury note that rat has
chewed Til It looks like bran. paste them together
and put tho note into It's original shape without
missing q scrap. Here Is a one-dollar bill that she
restored the other day II had gone through a
coffee mill.
VisItor-It's wonderful. How much do you pay
herr
Treasury Oficer-She gets IS a day
Vistor-How long did II take her 10 do that piece
OF work?
Treasury OfRcer-She did II in two days.
Vlsitor-Huh. 1t looks TO me as II Uncle Sam had
lost about 80 on the job.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-15
RECLAIMING POSTAL CARDS.

From The Baltimore News.
Cash paid for old postal cards uncancelled." Is
the unique announcer ent through which enter
prising firm is building up a profitable business:
Two million OF these Singly Insignificant bits OF
Uncie Sans pasteboart have been reclaimed. Four
hundred thousand have been earned In Philadcl
pha, and now out-of- tbe-way corners being
searched Throughout Baltimore In the hopes OF
bringing TO light unexpected assets OF this sort
which had been written printed upon, whether
one or both sides are involved, provided they have
never been run through the postofflce.
About two months ago a man in New-York dis
covered preparation which will remove Ink with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-15
AN OLD COIN DIE.

From The Philadelphia Record.
In the course OF lecture at the Apprentices IL
brary on Tuesday evening A. h. Outerbridge. jr.
related an interesting incident that to show
how much more careful Uncle Sam is in the destruc-
ton Of old dies for coins than he used 10 be
Some time ago" said Mr. Outerbrdge. IL was WIS.,
ing the office OF a friend. who Is a lawyer. when
] noticed upon his desk little metal object COW
cred with three four coats OF red paint. which
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-15
NORTHERN PACIFIC CHANGES IN oREGc

NORTHERN PACIFIC CIiANHIlo ~ O''I0e''7'''
Portland. Ore. Dec. 1.-THE Oregoniah TINS
morning says: In order to avoid the necessity ot
maintaining ferry across the columbia River NJ
Kalama. the Northern Pacific Railway Company
I'm Nr,d I'M along the north side OF the Columbia
River from Kalarna to Vancouver. cross the 1lNer
by bridge at the latter place ana come lno Oh
land. probably over the oregon Rallrodd anu 4>"'i
CATION Company's tracks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-15

e. Louis Dec. H-Judge Sanborn last evening
Granted the request of the Government for post
nonement for sixty days OF the sale Of the Kansas
pacific This will make the date February To- ahe
avtersion granted to enable Congress 10 taho
THrtber action TO protect the Governments inter-
aet of about S3.000000 in the property
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-15
Union PACIFIC RECEIVERS GO WEST

F Ellery Anderson and Oliver W. Mink TWO Oh
the receivers Of the Union Pacific Railway nave
left this city for the West on business connected
with the road. While the president OF the re,
orranized property will have his headquarters III
New York. the operating staff will be located IN
m
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sroP-ovER PRIVILEGES CONSIDERED.

The Passenger Committee Of the Trunk Line AS
ISOLATION had under consideration yesterday the
,ns,ion OF stop-over privileges on excursion tickets
AZ Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washing toh IA
Recommendation will be acted upon by me poaiu
~ Managers OF the Joint Traffic Association
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RAILROAD INTERESTS.
BY JUDGE sANBoRN.

SALE OF KANSAS PACIFIC POSTPONED.
Az ADJOURNMENT FOR SIXTY DAYS GRANTED
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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-09
TO OPEN FOREST RESERVES.
Ex-Presidcnt Cleveland's Order to
He Modified.

Washington, July 2.-Much attention
has been paid recently by the general
land Office to the preparation of rules
and regulations applying to the govern
ment of the various forest reserves, and
Commissioner Hermann has now formu-
lated these for the approval of the secre-
tary of the interior.
Prospecting. locating and Developing the
mineral resources of the forest are per-
mitted. Lands for school houses and
churches are provided and waters for do
nestle, mining, milling and irrigation plr-
poses are also allowed. The construction
of wagon roads is authorized and the
right of way across the reserves for irri-
eating canals. bitches, fumes and reser-
voirs is permitted.
The mineral lands of the forest re-
serves are subject to location and entry
under the mining laws in the usual MAI
ner. The makers of mining locations are
authorized to fell and remove from their
mining claims any timber growing there
on, for actual mining purposes upon their
particular claim. The free use of timber
is allowed to bona tide settlers, miners
residents and prospectors for minerals
fire wood, fencing, buildings, etc.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-09
THOUSANDS ARE COMING
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR HOSTS EN-
ROUTE TO SAN FRANCISCO.
Streets of the city In Gala Array
Sunday in the Mormon Temple,
salt Lake city.

San Francisco, July 5.-All the main
streets of the city are bright with the
Christian Endeavor colors, strung across
thoroughfares at frequent intervals, in
honor of the delegates who are arriving
by every train. All the stores. hotels
and public buildings are also bright with
the Endeavor bunting \ mammoth arch
has been constructed across Market
street, bearing the motto of the organi-
zation and inscriptions of welcome.
About $500 delegates arrived by trains
Saturday and We're met at various sta
lions near San Francisco by local com
mittees and escorted to the city and us
signed to quarters. All the local arrange
ments have been carefully planned and
are being carried out with precision and
thoroughness. The delegates have had
an enjoyable trip and are enthusiastic
over their reception and grateful for the
thoughtful plans for their comfort and
entertainment. BY tomorrow it is esti-
mated that at least 1000 more Endeavor-
ers will have reported at headquarters
They will augment the attendance at the
local meeting of the Christian Endeavor
societies in connection with the various
city chiefs.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-09
DECIDED HE HAD TOO MUCH BLOOD
stockton. Cal, Maniac Performs u
Difficult Surgical Operation.

Stockton, Cal. July 5.-Thomas Bolts,
an inmate OF the state hospital for the
insane, died Friday night from the effect,
of an operation performed by himself
in the loft of IL barn on the grounds
shortly after noon on Thursday. He Ia
bored under the delusion that he had
too much blood, and sharpening a case
knife made an incision in his groin and
took out % inches of intestine in two
pieces. IA and 8 inches long. He was
discovered three hours later, having
walked distance of 800 yards. The hos
pital directors put the man under chloro-
form apd performed the operation of sew
ing together the ends left by him, but
peritonitis had set in and the patient was
beyond recovery. The physicians say it
is the most remarkable case within their
knowledge.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-09
BIGGEST MOVEMENT OF ,rs
"People and the Press Are Ma.
Says President Bla,c..h tsr

S.x. n-.l, are With r..
Columbus, Ohio, July ~.
Blatchford of the United Mine w ss.asns
OF America says of the miners st'a
Juy 4: ''flke
The exact date of the r,t;o,
pension has been a matter NJ ISL 'us
ton with newspapers for weeks sp'su'a
We are very thankful for the fr.p as'
mention which this movement ha eu''y
ceived from every quarter. With t
press and the public shoulder to .ho se
der it is not question should !, t.l
place. but rather a question whom "a axe
the movement for living wages h. '4''l
augurated. Independence day wac i, III
en- as a day well betitting our demsn, ,
1t Is the anniversary of our political -
dependence, let it also mark tho h..:
ming OF an era of industrial freedom e ~,
as our revolutionary fathers freed th NV
selves from foreign rule, let the m;na..
OF the country free themselves from r'
domination of their oppressors. Our nrss e
ent suspension Is not of our choice ~.
forced upon us by continuous reduc,;o.s
in wages until the point is reached whs ,'
living by our industry is no longer n,s
sible. Our miners everywhere througho,,
the country are ready for it as last 70
sort and there is no doubt that # w;l
be the biggest movement of its kind nj.
country has ever seen.
Il am not fearful that the miners will
in any case violate the law. This will
be a peaceful contest, and yiolenps
must not enter into it in any degree
Public opinion is with u.s. kilograms and
letters from men in all walks of life ,rs
pouring in, indorsing our action. The
great body of the people are on orr
side, and we mean to retain their supp,rt
by strict observance of law and order.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-09

First Train to Reach the Clty-Ma M
moth street Parade.

Salt Lake, Utah, July 5.-The first of
the Christian Endeavor trains arrived
yesterday morning, the first delegation
being that from Ohio, 700 strong. Eleven
trains were delivered to the Rio Grande
Western ut Grand junction between }
and 1850 this morning. and ii more
trains are following them closely. About
5000 people arrived here from Grand
junction between 3 and 6 Saturday after
noon, and 5000 more will arrive before
daybreak Monday by the same route. The
Maine and Canada delegations will ar
rive here by Union Pacific at o'clock
Saturday afternoon. The Union Pacific
people moved AZ special trains from the
Missouri river between Wednesday even
ing and Friday noon, and it is estimat ted
that they carried 65 per cent of the
Christian Endeavor people to the Rocky
mountains on their two main lines, turn
ing over part of the trains to the Denver
h Rio Grande at Denver and the remain
der to the Southern Pacific at Ogden.
Every train was run on schedule time
without accident. The Southern Pacific
will take out of Ogden 81 special trains
between this morning and Tuesday morn
ing. The Oregon Short Line is bringing
in heavy trains from Montana and other
northern points.
Saturday night thousands of strange
faces We're to be seen on the streets. Res
taurants and lodging houses were crowd
ed. The delegations arriving during the
day were from Ohio, West Virginia, Kan
sas, Oklahoma, New Hampshire. Yer
mont, Canada, the Des Moines party, ,ne
Lucas (lowa) party, and Bullock's party
from Chicago.
Then additional trains arrived over
the Denver & Rio Grande Western up 20
noon on Sunday. This large traffic has
been moved without delay or mishap OF
any character. 1t is estimated that $50
Pullman sleepcrs will be standing on the
tracks at the stations here tomorrow
morning.
A large majority of the visitors who
arrived Saturday went direct from the
depots to Garfield and Saltair bathing re-
sorts and then returned to the city.
Visiting pastors occupied pulpits in all
the churches of the city Sunday morning
and evening. The features of the day
were parade by the visiting Endeavor-
ers and grand mass meeting at 2:3O p.
m. in the great Mormon tabernacle. at
which addresses were made by prominent
speakers.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-09
INDIAN SCARE UNCALLED FOR.
General COppinGer Rescln Dis the Or.
der for Troops.

General COppinGer Rewcinds the Orr
der for Troops.
Washington, July 5.-ladjutant Gener
al Breck has, received telegram from
General Coppinger, commanding the de-
partment of the Platte, dated Omaha,
Neb., July 2, in regard to the alleged In
alan troubles at Camas prairie, contain
ing the following interesting details:
Lieutenant Irwin, Fort Hall agent.
wires from HALEY (Idaho) that the re-
ports Of Indian trouble at Camas prairie
have proved without foundation; that 10
more than 40 Indians I.emhis and Sho-
shones), including women and children,
are in that vicinity and have committed
no depredations; that he knows them to
be pe,ceable Indians, and that no troops
will be needed.
'In view of the above information
from reliable officers on the spot, have
revoked the order for the movement OF
the Fort Robinson squadron to HALEY
Lieutenant Colonel Randall will be at
the latter place today and assist in
strengthening out matters there. The
Lemhi agent wires he has been inform
ed that five of his Indians were, with
their families, absent from the reserva
ton, and are supposed to be in the vi
entity of Camas prairie. while passing
through deserted villages. entered q
house and tore Innings off the walls, and
may have committed other depredations
He says he has sent the Indian police II
pursuit with instructions to have the In
dams return the stolen things at once
and to return the Indians to the agency
He fears no hostile demonstrations ant
says these Indians will commit thefts
but are inoffensive. This seems to be tn,
basis for the complaints made to thu
governor OF Idaho.
"COPPINGER."
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-09
NORTHWEST NEWS AND NOTES.
Items Of Interest From Idaho. Mon.
tam and Washi ngtOn.

A Portland man has bought $50 acres
of land near South Bend for $4,000. A
granite quarry on the land is to be de-
vcloped
The state reform school at Miles City
has expended $4,000 of the Sl6.550 ap-
propriated for the year, leaving about
$1,000 for the next six months.
The Traders bank of Tacoma has
paid another dividend of 90 per cent,
which will make IS cents on the dollar
thus far paid by the receiver.
A large faction on Willapa harbor is
opposed to the restrictions placed by the
new law on the longing of oysters off the
natural beds. Forty-two men are report
ed to have signed articles to tong regard
less of law, and to share the cost OF suit
if any should be arrested.
Grain dealers and millers in Walla
Walla estimate that there will be at least
30 per cent more wheat in Walla Walla
county this year than last. There was
more land in cultivation then than is I'M
der cultivation this year, but the finer
quality of the grain now makes great
difference. Last year the market opened
at 40 cents per bushel, this year not less
than so cents will, it is thought, be Of
fered.
Montana.
An excellent fruit crop is predicted
throughout Clarke county.
The city chain gang has been revived
at Great Falls, owing to the arrival Of
many hoboes
t,,%% I,,. In
mountain side were never thicker than
they are this year. This means lots of
grouse and fat bear.
1t is reported that some of the stock
men of the Shonkin range are discussing
the advisability of moving their beef
steers to Culbertson, where there is good
grass and water, and holding them at
that point until ready for shipment.
a Gardiner man has in his possession
double elk tusk which he extracted
from an elk killed during the last season.
his tooth is freak of nature in that
the animal had three well developed
tusks, whereas but two usually occur,
one on either side of the upper jaw.
Advices from the upper Teton state
that surveyors have been in the field run
ming the lines that will mark the separ-
alton of the ccded lands from the Black
feet reserve. 1t is estimated that so
days will be required to complete the
| field work. and at least 20 days to write
up the field notes, make the necessary
maps, etc.
Idaho.
Salmon City reports the beginning OF
work on an artesian WELL
/ Many people are watching the expert
ment of putting launch on Pend
d'Oreille. If the one now being tried is
Il success, others will follow.
| 1t is estimated that $4,000 head of cat
tie have been shipped from Idaho coun-
ty this year.
| The last cloud burst on Salmon river
| has put the state road above John Day
| in a worse condition than ever.
Nez Perez reservation settlers are busy
breaking ground. The late rains will re-
suit in thousands of acres being broken
out than otherwise would have been
this season.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-09
Important Decision In u Caae from
Yakima County.

Olympia, Wash, July 6-The supreme
court has affirmed judgment in q ease
of j. M. Benton ct al. vs. p. A. Johncox
ct al. appellants. This was an acton in
stltuted in the superior court OF -.Nima
county by plaintiff. riparian proprietor
Of the Ahtanum river, to restrain certain
of the appellants from diverting the wa
tiers Of tnat stream to their ln"' "'~,:,"-
relief was ought by number of other
parties, and all the actions were joined
in this consolidated case. The court
holds that the respondents are entitled to
the common law rights of riparian pro-
prietors as against subsequent appropra-
tions of the water, from the date of their
occupancy with intent to acquire the
title of the government in pursuance of
law
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-09
LYNCHiNG FEARED AT COLFAx
Taken to Spokane for SAT.
Keeping.

Spokane, July John Leonard, con.
victed of the murder of Jacob Malouist at
Riparia, and sentenced to be hanged at
Colfax tomorrow, slept in cell in the
Spokane county Jail last night Leonards
attorneys have appealed to the United
States supreme court, and the attorney
general of this state has rendered an opin.
ion that this must act as a stay of execu.
ton
Throughout Whitman county an an.
cry feeling is said to exist against Leon.
ard, and when it became known that the
hanging would not take place tomorrow,
threats of lynching were heard. Sheriff
Sims determined to take no chances
against possible mob, and sent his pus
oner to Spokane for safe keeping.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-09
boiler Burst.

Chicago, July 2.-Five men were IN
jured yesterday by the explosion OF 'h
engine of an incoming suburban tram "
the Chicago and Northern Pacific rallS''
while the train was going at fuli spec
between the Morgan Park and One nun m
bred and Thirteenth street stations. is
injured are: John Fogg, engineer telll'
ly bruised and scalded, probably iaA,
John Latschaw, fireman, crushed -.
scalded, will die: three men whose nam.
are unknown, residing at Blue is''u''
were bruised, but will recover.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-09
CHILD FELL A THOUSAND 'I-'
Carried AlOft Clinxing to tne
RODee of n Balloon. r,:n


San Francisco. July 6.-Bertram am, n',
the 6-year-old son of Chauncey nnE j
Los Angeles architect, was the vlc'''a :
a sensational balloon accident yeS'eu'.
In company with Miss Olney, dausn's =
his guardian, he went to BLAIR pan \
witness hot-air balloon aseehs'oA n.
Charles Conlan of the Acme Athit.'
When he shot into the air. the emu ~.
to one of the guy ropes and was ' Co.,, 4
aloft. The aeronaut heard the s''ou ..,,
the people not to cut loose his pa''.a "A
and obeyed, not knowing the 10 10 h
When 1000 or more feet in the a"' ,,s
heard the boys cries and saw CAP ~
fiuttering down. He called out 10 H. u, i,
seen companion to hold on ana NAV nav n
cry effort to save him. but IN van" a.,
soon the child's body shot by nm A.,,tss
was crushed out of shape when "
the earth.