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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-14
plrncuAsE nE ALASKA.

The purchase of Alaska by the
United States from Russia was semi
officially discussed as early as loo9'
During Buchanan's administration, SEN
ator Gwin, of California, held seYerai
interviews with the Russian minister,
and stated that the United States
would pay 100000 for the territory
The assistant secretary of State lndlca-
ted that the president favored the pur-
chase. But the war coming on the
minor question of securing wild out
lying provinces was oyershadoweu %
the supreme problem of holding the
seceeding states of the Union.
The war over, certain Pacific coast
interests renewed their agitation for
the purchase of Alaska. Among
those who most desired the transfer"
saws Bancroft, were the people OF
Washington Territory. many of whom
had been employed in the fisheries OF
the British provinces, and wished Tor
right of fishery among the rich salmon
cod and halibut grounds of the Alaskan
coast. In the winter of 1886, memoir
ial was adopted by the legislature OF
this Territory, in reference to the COD
and other fisheries and after being
presented to the president was delivered
to the Russian minister with some
comments on the necessity of an
arrangement which would avoid diff.
culties between the two powers"
After some negotiation, the treaty
was signed by the contracting parties,
March 30, 1877, whereby Russia coded
her American possessions to the United
States for 81 100000 in gold. The treaty
was ratified in May, and on June 70 a
proclamation was issued by the presi-
dent.
The following October the Russian
flag was hauled down at Sitka and the
stars and stripes were run up. The
garrisons presented arms, the inter-
national salute was fired, and the COM
missioners stood upon United States
| soil,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-14

Comptroller of the Currency Eckels
is believer in the return of prosperity.
He says: 81 am confident that what
ever change now Occures in the bust
ness conditions of the country will be
for the better. Some time ago we reach
ed point in our financial depression
where further decline seemed impossi-
BILE. Then came period of dead level,
and now, however slow the progress
made, it is certainly on the up grade.
The failure of crops abroad means
something to all of US. The passage of
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-14

THE City Council of Pocatello during
July enacted an anti. gambling law,
which among a certain class raised
Cain. 9Th Q fathers of the Gate City
are evidently soft stuff, as the Ordi-
nance was last week repealed on the
demand of sharpers. The mayor
vetoed the bill repeating the gambling
ordinance, but the council by vote of
6 to passed it over the veto. The
mayor now wants to know If the state
law is to be enforced.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-14
BIG MINING DEAL.
pany every success

The rumor of the biggest mining deal
ever made in Owyhee, is now in the air.
1t has been known for months past
that the Standard Oil Company, or
parties interested in that giant cOrpOr
alton were attempting to make a deal
for the Trade Dollar and Black Jack
properties. 1t is an open secret that
when these great properties were ex-
amined by Mr.. Fred Corning, and sew
eral months later by Mr.. Brady that
the work was done for Standard Oil
men. Now the rumOr is going that a
deal for the properties, together with
the holdings of the Florida Mountain
Co., the Owyhee railroad and all of
Dewey's property at Dewey, is about
being closed. The total of the entire
purchases is placed, by the same rumor
at four million dollars.-DeLamar
Nugget.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-14
IN PROSPEROUS KANSAS.

A Kansas farmer who simply could
not get harvest hands put this sign
upon his fence: "Harvest hands
wanted. Hired girl blonde and genial.
Cabinet organ music in the evening.
Pie three times a day. Three spoons
of sugar with every cup of coffee.
Hamnocks, feather beds, or leather
divans at your option for sleeping.
Rising hour 9 o'clock in the morning
Three hours rest at noon. Come one,
come ALL"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-14
THE IDAHO * ALASKA GOLD MINING CO.
LIMITED.

THE IDAHO * ALASKA GOLD MINING CO.
LIMITED.
We learn this morning from the re-
cords i'll the office of the Sec. of State
and the County Recorder of Canyon
Co., that company has just been Or
ganized by some of our most promi-
nent business men under the above
title, for the purpose of mining for
gold in Alaska. 1t seems these gentle.
men have been working, very quietly,
OH this proposition for over a year,
so quietly, in fact, that no information
of their intentions became public I'M
til the fling of their articles of in-
corporation. They have had an ex.
peCienced miner looking up proper
ties for them in Alaska and Klon-
dyke country since the early spring
of 1886 and are already in possession
of valuable rights. The character
and standing of these men in this
community is sufficient assurance
that the company will be honestly and
conservatively managed and we feel
very confident that if there is any
thing in the Alaska mining business
this company will reap largely. Mr..
Coffin, president of the Caldwell
Forwarding Co.. is President of the
Company; Mr.. R. A. Cowden of the
Central Lumber Company, Vice. Presi-
dent; c. r, Shaw of the same Com
pany Secretary; and Mr.. Dee of the
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-14

BRYAN and Towne have now an Op-
portunity to compete for the prize of
the next presidential nomination. The
fellow who can offer the best explana-
ton of the fact that wheat has ad-
vanced since last year % cents per bu.,
while silver has fallen 10 cents an
ounce, stands the best show of getting
the support of the silver barons for the
next presidential race.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-14
SOCIETIES.

rO q F.-CALDwELL LODGE No. 10. Hall
npyy hIicS building. Regular meeting We'd
nesdav evening each week. Visiting Brethren
cordially invited to attend.
A. 4. GIBSON, LohAN 4pMfkINBs
Secretary. Noble 6rand.
EzNCAAiPMENT.- - TEMPLE ENCANPAIENT
~ 10. 0. +. Meets the second and
fourth Monday In each month at Odd Fellows
4sII VisitinG PatriarchS made welcome.
AA'''' HENRY NEWBAUMER.
X sTF1TNENTERG, Chief Patriarch.
Scribe.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-14

Tom WATSON the great Georgia
Populist leader has read the death ser.
vice over his party and says: "Those
who have been Democrats will be
Democrats again; and those who have
been Republicans Will be Republicans
again."
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-14

A test of the gambling law should
be made at once in order to get the
business back within the pale Of the
law. 1t is well known fact that
gambling never entirely ceased even
when the legality of the measure was
unquestioned, and now that the recent
decision has cast a doubt upon the
matter the violations will grow more
and more fragrant. A return to the
old condition of licensed games should
be more preferable than the present
star chamber games that fleece both
the sucker and the state. Under the
old law the license money made neat
source of revenue for both the city
and the public schools. This revenue
is shut off but gambling still continues.
1t is better to return to the old con
ditions and it would be question of
good citizenship to test the law and
place games under legal surveillance.
Lewiston Teller.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-14

THE Los Angeles Times, referring
to the Montana anti gambling law and
the supposed disappearance of the faro
layout, remarks that " Montana with
out these features will seem an unfa-
miliar spot, but it will get used to the
innovation in time, and will also be-
come better state to move into,
too"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-14

Canovas Castillo, prime minister of
Spain, while bathing at Santa Agueda.
Sunday last, was assassinated by an
anarchist named Rinaldo. Between
revolving colonies and the republican
feeling within Spain's borders the Span
ish government must be in a very
chaotic condition.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-14
To Chicago or st. Louis
via Omaha or Kansas City.

via UmllA OF hAuSUS CILy'
The service of the Union Pacific via
either route is the very best. The
equipment consists of handsome day
coaches, Chair Cars, Pullman Buffet
and Drawing Room SleepeTs, Dining
Cars and Buffet Smoking and Library
Cars. Fewer changes than via any
other line. For time tables, rates, etc.
call on GEORGE L. ALLEY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-20
Has He Ordered a Supper Of your

The Journal learns that Mr.. MCKEE
heimers name is not Mr.. Nickleheimer
We got it over the telephone and then
guessed at it. 1t now appears that the
gentleman's name is, according to his
card which he gave to the provision
dealer. u. Ickleheimer. member of the
Stock Exchange, 1884 Fifth avenue, New
York. 1t does not matter much to the
provision dealer and the caterer whether
the stranger belongs to the Stock En-
change or not, but still they are glad to
learn that they were taken in by a man
well up in business circles and not one of
the common, everyday. cheap grade,
catch -for-a-dime gang. You see,
there is some distinction attaching to in-
tercourse with a first-class swindler one
that moves in the best circles, like gen.
tleman from Fifth avenue of the great
metropolis Mr. Iclileheimer is described
about as follows: About 40 years old, 5
feet. 9 inches tall, weight 155 to 10 dark
hair, brown moustache. and as he is from
Fifth avenue. he is apt to wear anything
in the line of clothing. crash, golf, or a
broadcloth suit. If he comes into your
store and asks for a game supper to be
servel up to about eight people, with Il
tally-ho attachment, ask him if he is the
same man that put up the game on the
people of this town. and if he says he is
not the man. you may take your chances
with him being someone else and order
up the stuff A stranger cannot order
4 chicken stew of some people we know
without first showing the color of his
money!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-20
7. N. C. 4. Benefit.

The entertainment committee of the
Y. M. c. A. who has the matter in
charge is arranging for a grand benefit
concert in aid of the association which
will be given in the Baptist church on
Monday evening, November l. The
chief attraction of the programme will
be selections by Miss May Fellows of
SkoWhegan, who is now attending
Colby in the class of 1901. Miss Eel
lows as violinist ranks, according to
the best critics, fifth in this country.
She has studied with some of the best
teachers in the world and a rare treat
is in store for the music loving people
of the city.
The other attractions of the concert
will be music by the old Temple Street
quartette, solos by Mrs. f. g. Hub
bard and Mrs. A. w. Flood and cornet
solos by Prof. r. b. Hall. A corps of
young ladies and gentlemen will begin
canvass in a few days selling tickets
in advance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-20

The SUNDAY leol convention. held
in the Congre Dnal church. Tuesday
was well att$ ed byAdslegates from
the surroundH6 towns Some Of the
rrogrammea omitted. owing to noPa
arrival Of Ut participants The ST.
eral paperA ere we'll written and y
teresting. icng those present wefss
Or. a. T.SD(nI, Rev. and Mrs. Z. I
Marsh, Mr. I'D Mrs. Waldron Ken1i'
son, Mrs. CT Chalmers Miss Lillih
Chalmers, MfEJ i. Chalmers, WaieN
Vile; Rev. jas. Richmond. Rosetta
Gcwell. Melvin TibbeaA Carrie II. Ken
dali. Arvilla l.. Edgecomb. Emma T.
Bonley, Litchfield; Mrs. NJ. F. Perry
"A. S. Perry, Annie F. Page, Halloween
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Lapham, MIS-
M. F. Ripley, Mrs. ]. j. Wade. MIS-
Frank Lapham, PittstOn; Rev. X. W.
Plant, Mr.. and Mrs. C.. L. Deerlhs'
Miss Marian Deering. Mrs. Anna D.
Davis, Mrs. Annie II. Tibbetts. Gard''
ner; A. w. Hawkes.. Manchester
Mrs. Olive M. Tuttle, Wintnrop
Center; w. w. Rich. Southwest hal'
Dor; Miss Annie Potter, Mrs. r. e.
Plummer, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-20

Nathan c. Prescott, an old resident of
iris city, died at the home of his son-in-
law. s. w. Longfellow on Lincoln
avenue, Monday afternoon. after an ILL
ness of year. Mr.. Prescott was born
at Monmouth, December g. 1909, and
when young. with his parents, moved
to New Hampshire. In 1872 he returned
to Gardiner and entered the employ of
Jordan Stanford as a clerk. He went
to South Gardiner for the same firm as
a clerk. He then moved to Fitchburg.
where he went into business for him
self. He returned soon after and went
into business at South Gardiner Since
retiring he has lived at Chelsea and
Gardiner. He is survived by four
daughters, Mrs. S. O. Gallagher of
Rowley, Mass. Mrs. S. w. Longfellow
Mrs. B. U. Dill. and Mrs. G. w. Jordan
of this city. The funeral will be held
this afternoon at the home of Mrs. S.
w. Longfellow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-20

Gardiner people will be given a
chance. this afternoon, to see a great
game of foot ball on Rich's field, at 5
O'Clock. 1t will be between two local
teams. representing Gardiner and Au-
susta. and the same feeling of rivalry
still exists so that the game will be
played for all there is in it. The Au-
gusta team is made up of smart set
of experienced men who have been
practiCinS for this event. Gardiner
will put good team in the field of ex-
perienced players, who have all played
before. but not much together, but are
able to do good work. Both teams will
play to win and much excitement is
guaranteed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-20
Beta Phi limitations.

Monday evening saw the members OF
the Colby Society Beta Phi with their
war paint on and ready to make fun for
the four initiates that We're to be taken
in. that night. The young ladies did the
trick as usual in fine manner. and Land
lord Judkins helped them amazingly. The
initiation exercises were held in the rooms
of the society in the Dunn house on Col
leGe avenue and the banquet was served
at the ElmwoOd hotel.
The initiates were Miss May Genevra
Bragg. Sidney; Miss Della Hiscock. Dam
ariscotta: Miss Gertrude Lord, Water
vile, and Miss Lucinda West Peacock.
Lubec.
Landlord Judkins provided an elegant
repast for the ladies. which they enjoyed
after the work of the initiation. and then
the post prandial exercises We're carried
out as follows:
Helen G. Sullivan. Toastmistress
Ihe Occasion, Eievia Il. Hartman
Hail to Beta Phi. Gertrude NJ. Pike
Pearls of the Deep Marge Magra tn
our Resident Members. Nela Merrick
Ihe Buttercup. Grace CLANCY
our Mystic Number, Alice +. Lowe
Our Outlook Nellie erie
Informal Toasts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-20

w. II. Coffin of Boston, a hydraulic
engineer and an expert on water works.
was in the city, Monday, and in COM
pany with the local water commission
ers investigated the city water plant
and its source of supply and conferred
with the commissioners regarding a
more perfect supply of water for the
city. 1t has been very evident to the
commissioners that something must be
done to the present system to insure Z
sufficient supply of water during the
coming winter at least, as the amount
of WaTer now being pumped into the
Winthrop Hill reservoir is at present
barely sufficient to supply the water
takers. The dams at the town farm
are full but the old Pinch pipe which
conveys the water from there to the
Winthrop Hill reservoir is badly OBJ
structcd and contains many-angles and
valves through which the water is with
difficulty forced. 1t is now costing
the city 1925 per month to pump very
small amount of water from one dam
to the other. Acting on the advice of
Mr.. Coffin, the commissioners have
placed an order for 5000 feet of 6-inch
pipe and will lay a main from the town
farm to the Winthrop Hill reservoir
at once. When this is done it will be
unnecessary for any pumping to be
done as the water will flow of its own
accord, the gravity being sufficient.
In the spring immediate action will be
taken towards instituting a permanent
system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-20

At a special meeting of the city coun-
Gil. last evening, the mayor was in
structed to draw his warrant for $4,000
with which to pay c. ii. Nelson the
price which the gentleman sets upon
the trotting park, this being $500 more
that the mayor was instructed to pay
at the last meeting. Mr.. Nelson refus-
ing the offer of $4,000. Chief Engineer
Plaisted was instructed to place fire
alarm box at the corner Of College
avenue and Ash street. 1t was voted
to have rs copies of the city reports
from 1892 to the present year printed
and bound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-20

A large number Of the friends OF Mr.
and Mrs. A. II. Smart of Western
avenue, met at the home of that couple
last Monday night, it being the evening
of the 21st anniversary of their mar
rage. 1t was surprise party to Mr.
and Mrs. Smart but they took every
thing as it came and there was quite a
lot of it in the way of handsome and
useful presents. The evening was
pleasantly passed in a social way and
the event will long be remembered by
the worthy couple.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-20

About so tickets have been sold at the
Hallowell station for the Musical Festi-
val at Portland. Among those who at
tended. Tuesday, We're: Mrs d. X.
Jewell. Mrs. H. M. Anderson, Mrs.
Alex Doyle and daughter Grace, Geo.
$. Fuller and wife, Miss Edith Beeman.
Miss Kate Beeman. Mrs. Chas. Dins-
more. Frank RUSSELL Miss Lizzie Mas
tiers. Arthur Gilman, II. A. Cole, Fred
F.. Bates and Geo. Fuller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-20

The Red Mems fair opened, Tuesday
evening, under the most gratifying
circumstances, and bids well to repeat
the successes of the previous fairs I'M
der the direction of this order The
hall is decorated in a pleasing manner,
with bright colored bunting, inter-
twined with cedar rope. Tomahawks
and bow and arrows figure in the gem
eral effect. On the north side of the
hall Glenwood Spring CO.. Strout &
Stevens and Hutchinson. the druggist.
have prettily arranged booths. In the
northwest corner is the flower booth
presided over by Mrs F. Il. Wood and
Miss Lizzie Haskell. In the rear of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-20

hall is a wigwam wherein Indian bas-
kets are offered for sale by Mrs. Miller
Colby. ON the south side are the ice
cream and cake booths, and one de-
voted to the sale of Bakers chocolates.
The Rag Picker's Child was pre-
scented by strong local cast of talent
TOR the first evenings entertainment
The parts were so equally we'll taken
that individual praise is unnecessary.
1t was one of the best amateur per.
formances ever given in the hall. To-
morrow night, miscellaneous musical
entertainment will be given by artists
of Well-knOWn reputation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-20

Oakland Lodge. No. 306 |. o. G. T..
entertained Defender Lodge No. 80. of
Richmond. also Caward Lodge. No 81. of
Souh Gardiner, last evening. About 70
visiting members Were present and the
following programme was given:
Address of Welcome. f. Il. Hamln
Reading. Miss Alice Hodgkins
Duet, Robert and Jennie Hill
Reading. Miss Winnie Wyman
Lodge Paper. Mrs. II. w. Hunt
Song, George Jordan
Reading, Mrs. ]. A. Hodgkins
Address. ITO What Extent Should Our
Order BE Iden,.tied i'm the Enforce
mont of Law for the Protection of Our
Youth, Bro. J. f. Ladd
Duet, Robert and Jennie Hill
Lodge Paper, Miss Elenor Perkins
After the close of the programme an
oyster supper was served in the banquet
hall. The initiatory degree was given to
nine candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-20
The Somerset Hotel, North Arson, k.

has for many years been the nomc ,sn
spOrtsmen and the commercial man vi Vii Il
in this section of the State. The no'e IN
but short distance from the bes s.a ~.
ponds and hunting grounds In the S. Il
The livery connected with the hous ,e,rs
ample and the very best. The culs..Ss
speaks for itself and the terms are m Sor
reasonable. When making plans San.
your summer outing remember tne o.,r
lrset hotel Geo. ii. Clarke, propric'o'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-20

horace Choate of Windsor. has a spring
colt by Ralph Hanks. dam a large ranrv
mare that stands 16 hands and weighs 1900
pounds. She is by Constellation. Also
another by Ralph Hanks out of a full sis
ter to above DAM These are two good
colts and very promising RE sold n full
brother to these two mares when a vear
Old for 1880 also sold a two-year-old for
$500 also sold two-year-old for $3.50 Mr.
Choate's son, Mr.. Horace Ernest ChOate
owns a three-year-old Wilkes colt of
Whlch ne mas good reason to be proud.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-20

Mr.. Leavitt, who was here, last WIN
ter, and presented his opera "The
Frogs of Windham" will come to the
city about the first of November, to
prepare rehearsals for his new piece
"Idylls of the Mill" The piece will be
presented by the members of the Uni
versalist Society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-20

zen of Lewiston. Mr.. Lucas was at his
summer cottage at Old Orchard, when
he died and death came suddenly. He
was IS years old and was man OF re-
markablc vitality. He was the father
of Mrs. Judkins, wife of the mayor of
Lewiston,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-20

Big, genial, and everybody's favor
lite, mike" Haley has been transferred
as conductor, from trains Nos. 2-11 and
29-S of the Maine Central night run TO
trains Nos. 1854 and 1-102, exchanging
places with that premier of railroad
men John Mace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-20

Contractor Dunton and his crew have
got well under way on the Fremont
street sewer. The digging is about the
same as on Highland avenue, mostly
clay. AS the street is narrow and the
sewer runs nearly in the middle, it is
necessary to close the street for about
week to teams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-20

John Taylor and VIM. Robertson of
the Boston Globe, Samuel Glazier and
L. *. Howe returned. Tuesday, from
the northern part of the State, where
they have been hunting. They brought
to the city. two deer as a proof of their
skill as nimrods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-20

The Journal has been informed that
there are % persons employed in the shop
of the Fairfield Floral Co.. and not four,
as has been stated. More hands will be
employed soon. The business of the COM
pany is the preparation of artificial flow
ers for the market They are not made
here but come already made and are then
put together. arranged. etc. for market
The company has its shop over the store
of G. A. Savage and it is now a very busy
place
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-20

At St Francis de Sales Catholic church.
Wednesday morning, Miss S. Agnes Daily
of Moncton, N. b., a sister of Mr.. An
drew DAILY of this city, and Mr. Alex
McEachran of Boston, were married by
the Rev. Err N. Charland. pastor of the
church. The newly married couple de-
parted on the 9.15 A. M. train for their
future home in Boston.