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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-11-24
Held ND.

One of the boldest hold-ups or high
way robberies occurred just east Of
Faribault, upon the person of farmer
named Chris Clementson, who was on
his way to the city, from his farm in
the town of Wheeling. He met a man
who asked him for ride to town, and
he accommodated him with it. In GO
ing over a cross road, the farmers pas.
senger got the better Of him, and
robbed him of all his money, 1895. It
is thought chloroform was used, as tho
robber put his hand over the farmers
mouth, and having the advantage Of
him, kept it there until he was uncon-
kciOuA
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-11-24
Russia Prepares for War.

London, Nov. ia dispatch to the
Daily Telegraph from St. Petersburg
says: Vice Admiral Tyrtoff, Russian
minister of marine. has ordered that IL
vessels of the Black sea squadron shall
be held ready and fully equipped. These
ships will include four first-class bat
tleships, three gunboats, three training
ships and one transport vessel This
order indicates that the Russian gov
eminent regards affairs in the east as
affording little reason for tranquility.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-11-24
Banks to Consolidate.

New York, Nov. 2O.-Arrangements
have practically been concluded for the
consolidation of the United States ma
tional bank of this city with the West
ern national bank. The exact terms Of
the consolidation have not been as
certained, but the United States bank
will go into voluntary liquidation and
the Western national bank will absorb
as much of its business, deposits, loans,
ETC., as can be transferred.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-11-24
News m Brief.

The city council of Winona, by vote
Of five to four, sustained the action of
Mayor Tarbell in suspending the
wagon bridge tender, T. E. Smith.
b. S. Crippen, in business at st.
Paul. in a fit of insanity 1t his homo
near Rosemount, Sunday evening, fred
the house, terrorized his family and
attempted to kill himself by cutting
two ugly gashes in his throat with q
razor. Each act of the insane man
proved futile, and he was removed to
the Rochester asylum.
The smaller of the packing houses of
the Shufeldt Packing company, at New
Brighton, was destroyed by FIRE. en-
failing loss of s45, 900 to the building,
and several thousands of dollars on
stock.
Frank Larshonski. q farmer near
Dexter, had both legs broken by the
cars
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-11-24
PoIygnmfsts Deported.

New York, Nov. 1s:-The first polyg-
amists excluded under the existing
immigration laws were six Mohamme-
dams, who had arrived on the steamer
California and who were arraigned be-
fore the special board of inquiry at the
barge Office here. The immigrants de-
clared that they all believed in the
Koran, which teaches polygamy. They
were then ordered deported.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-11-24
Board Indicted.

The 1896 board of county commits
sioners for st. Louis County has been
arraigned on five indictments, charging
them with auditing and allowing false
bills against the county. The different
indictments were for different bills,
but the charge is the same in each.
Briefly. the indictments charge that on
Sept. 81, 1896. the commissioners al
lowed certain bills against the ST.
Louis County Agricultural society a
proper charges against the county.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-11-24
Alderman Found Guilty.

Minneapolis. Mimi, Nov. 20.-The
jury in the trial of Alderman George A.
Durham, charged with soliciting a
bride of 1000 from Halvorson & Rich
ards for a contract, found a verdict Of
guilty, having been out "a hours. This
is the first conviction yet secured in the
aldermanic boodling cases, and County
Attorney Peterson is much encouraged.
Sentence will be pronounced later.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-11-24
KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
Delegates to General Assembly Dis
cuss Broad Subjects.

Louisville, KY, Nov. 1S.-The general
assembly of the Knights of Labor.
which has been in session in this city
since the early part of last week, COM
pleted its work Wednesday and adj
iourned until the second Tuesday OF
next November, when it will convene
again in Chicago. Wednesday sproceed-
ings were the most interesting and
spirited of any day since the session
began. Many questions of national
significance were discussed.
The cooperation board was instructed
to obtain all the information possible to
carry out the pet scheme of the Knights
of Labor and to attempt to establish
colonies for cooperative plants in all
states where the proper advantages can
he secured. The scheme, it is thought.
will give employment to thousands OF
idle workingmen.
The financial question occasioned no
end of discussion, and finally resulted in
the adoption of resolutions denouncing
strongly the present banking system,
as advocated by the national bankers.
Following is an abstract of the prin-
cipal resolutions adopted:
Eulogizing the late Henry George: COM
mending the services of Past Master
Workman Sovereign: denouncing the check
system Of paying city employees: declaring
unequivocally in favor of the independence
of Cuba: condemning the alleged hasty ac-
ton of the deputy sheriffs in the Hazelton
affair, and calling upon the government to
take such steps as will bring the offend
ers to Justice; denouncing the Cleveland
administration for matching" the sale OF
the Union Pacific railroad, and the present
administration for carrying out the plan.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-11-24
Praises the Iowa.

Washington. Nov. 2o.-Commodore
Dewey. president of the naval trial
board, has returned to Washington
from the sea trial of the Iowa, which he
declares is the best ship of her class in
the world.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-11-24
Four Lucky Men.

Washington, Nov. 10. = Minister
Woodford has telegraphed the state
department that the Spanish cabinet
has notified him that the queen has
pardoned the Competitor prisoners.
The state department now announces
that the Competitor prisoners were
turned over to Consul General Lee last
Monday and were sent by him direct
to New York Thursday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-11-24
weyIer Denies the speech.

Madrid, Nov. 20.-The captain-gener-
al of Galicia has telegraphed to the gov
eminent here saying that in the inter
view which he had with Gen. Weyler,
the former captain-general of Cuba. the
latter completely exculpated himself of
the statements attributed to him upon
the occasion of his leaving Havana and
the government.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-11-24
Potatoes Galore.

About 100, 600 bushels Of potatoes
have been shipped from Manhato in
the past thirty days, for which farm
ers have received some $50, 900. Ship
ments have largely gone to Nebraska,
Kansas and Iowa, while some have
been made to the eastern market. The
large shipments will probably continue
some time longer, even if cold weather
comes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-11-24
Government of Alaska.

San Francisco, Nov. IS. - Senator
Perkins declared that he is opposed,to
the granting of territorial form of
government to Alaska at present.
When congress convenes he proposes to
introduce joint resolution providing
for the appointment of a commission to
prepare civil and criminal codes for the
government of Alaska.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-11-24

Gifts of the Japanese Government
The japanese government, instead q
presenting medals to the soldiers whs
took part in the war against China, -
giving them excellent Swiss watches
Detroit Free Press.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-11-24


Work on the Nicaragua canal is still sus-
pended, and the company reports liza bilities
Consisting of the amounts still due under
the concessions to the company of 81. 705.-
600 of bonds, and not exceeding 500 cash liza
biIities outstanding unpaid; assets. unused
capital stock, $685. first mortgage bonds
and the 2,420 shares Of capital stock
received In liquidation. the conces-
sions, rights. privileges. franchises.
etc. which II now owns. plant, equipments.
lands, railway supplies and other property
In Central America, including the lands be-
tween the lake and the Pacific.
some Recommendation.
Recommendations are submitted for sep
arate appropriations for the civil service
commission to be expended under Its own
supervision; that Indian agents be held re-
sponsfble on their official bonds for all funds
in their custody. the law to apply to army
officers as well as civilians. and that when
desired, the United States provide such
bonds for army officers acting as Indian
agents. Appropriations for the needs OF
troops stationed in Yellowstone park. and
the repair Of roads and bridges there. are
recommended.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-11-24
Secretary Bliss Presents HIS Annual
Hep0rt-Pensi0n List GrOwins-ln-
dian Matters an Important
Issue-Needs of Alaska.

Washington, Nov. 1e.-Secretary Of the
Interior Bliss. In his annual report. submits
estimates aggregating $156. 5S2. 419 for APP
preparations by congress for the fiscal
year ending June 80. 1899.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1897-01-09
CALIFORNIA AND THE CABINET
Congressional Delegation Holds
Meeting at Washington.

Washington, Jan. 4-The republican
congressional delegation from California
held another meeting today to consider
the matter of uniting on some citizen or
that state to be recommended to Pros
ident-elect Mckinley for a place in the
cabinet during the next administration
When the meeting adjourned a mem
Der Of the delegation said that after fnu
consultation the delegation came to tho
conclusion that there was no reason to re-
cede from the position already taken b,.
l. at previous gathering. but that in
Difference to the opinion of republicans Of
California with whom the members are in
communication, no further action will no
taken at present. 1t is understood that
the recommendation made by the commit
tee at its former meeting was that Horace
Davis of San Francisco be appointed IN
a place in the cabinet has not been for
mally brought to the attention of Major
Mckinley, and that it has met with nro-
test from few of the leaders in state
politics. 1t was stated by. member of
the delegation that if California receives
cabinet position it will fail to .Judee
McKenna, who will be appointed attor-
ney general
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1897-01-09

bly, today Mr.. Belshaw introduced reso-
luton instructing CALIFORNIA; delegation
in congress to work against all Pacific
railroad refunding bills. and in lieu there
of to favor legislation providing for the
foreclosure and sale Of the roads upon
condition that the government shall bid
in the roads and operate them as a ma
tional enterprise for the benefit OF the
people.
Mr.. CamInetti offered a substitute OPP
posing all extension OF all Pacific roads
debts, requesting senators and represen-
tatives in congress to use all honorable
means to defeat the funding bill, favor
ing the immediate collection of railroad
debts. and in the event such debts can
not be collected, favoring the enforce
ment of the existing laws of the United
States concerning Pacific railroads. The
Caminetti substitute also provides for a
committee of nine members, three from
the senate, three from the assembly and
three citizens, to be appointed by the gov
ernor, such committee to proceed to
Washington to work against the funding
bill. Both resolutions were referred to
a committee.
Sacramento Cal, Jan. 4.-The senatorial
fight is the all-absorbing topic of CONVERSE
ton about the headquarters of the law
makers. If mems signatures amount to
aught then the fight is all over and the
supporters of Perkins have nothing left TO
do but the shouting. This afternoon SIS
names had been attached to the petition
which was circulated today among the
members of both houses by the Perkins
forces.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1897-01-09
ILLINOIS SENATORIAL FIGHT
Greatest Political Activity Since the
Election OF Palmer.

Springfield, ILL.,, Jan. 4.-There has not
been so much political activity in Spring
field since the famous session Of the leg
islature which elected General John NJ
Palmer to the United States senate. as
there is today. The political leaders, both
democratic and republican have been as
sembling for the last two or three days.
and with them have come the members
of both houses of the legislature. The
hght for the position as United States
senator Is quite uncertain The leading
candidates are Martin b. Madden, the
Chicago alderman; Samuel w. Anerton.
the millionaire packer; Hon. David T.
Littler Of Springfield; Col. c. L. Carr Of
Galesburg, late United States minister 20
Denmark; Congressman r. r. Hit and
eX-Congressman w. E. Mason of Chi
cago.
Springfield, ILL.,, Jan. AT the meeting
of the democratic state central commit
tee tonight Governor Altgeld was victori-
Gus in the first test of strength in the
fight between the democratic factions.
headed by himself and Secretary of State
Hinrichsen respectively The governor
candidate for state chairman Dwight W.
Andrews of Chicago, was selected with
out opposition, Hinrichsen and others re.
fusing to vote. Resolutions were adopted
pledging the state democracy to the dec
larations Of the last democratic conven-
ton. The resolutions were highly lauda-
tory Of Mr. Bryan.
Defeat for Silver.
Dover, Del, Jan. T. 49, The democratic
members of the legislature mustered 10
votes for their house caucus tonight and
selected Emery b. Riggin for speaker and
a list of officers. The result is pronounced
a defeat for the advocates Of free silver
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1897-01-09
MONTANA LEGISLATURE AT WORK.
Democrats md POpuIists Combine
for Control OF the senate.

Helena, Mont. Jan. 4.-The Montana
Legislature met today and organized. but
adjourned without listening to the read
ing of the governors message, which
will come in regular order tomorrow.
In the senate i took the democrats
and populists together to make a major
ity, but they united, there being three
populists and nine democrats to IL repup-
leans,
There are IS attaches to be chosen. and
the populists were content with four Of
them.
The house was not so fortunate, from
the standpoint of harmony. Although
the democrats were in the majority over
both parties they evinced a willingness
to divide with the populists in the inter-
ests of harmony and in future transact
tons.
The populists declined to unite unless
given half of the offices. And so this
morning the democrats organized the
house on their own account.
There are Al democrats, 10 populists and
eight republicans.
State Senator Hoffman of Gallatin coun-
ty was chosen president pro TEN of the
senate, and John Bloor of Flathead coun-
ty secretary ]. NJ. Kennedy of Deer
Lodge was made speaker OF the house,
with David Marks of Lewis and Clarke
as chief clerk.
All the state officers took their places
today. Tonight the inaugural BAH, the
gayest affair ever seen in gay Helena, IS
in progress.
Nine ex-governors and their wives were
in the receptional procession, and many
other high dignitaries were there.
Three thousand invitations were sent
out. The new governor, Robert B. Smith,
was elected as a populist on a fusion
ticket of populists and democrats.
Retiring Governor Richards leaves III
rectly for California, to spend the winter
with his family at Pacific Grove.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1897-01-09
INTENSE INTEREST AT RossLAND.
The General Impression Is That the
Price Was $S5O,OOO.


Rossland, b. c., Jan. 4.-Excitement is
running high over the sale of the War
Eagle mine to the Gooderham syndicate
of Toronto which is considered as a
certainty here tonight. Groups of min
ing men are seen in hotel lobbies and
brokers' offices, talking of the sale. 1t is
also rumOred that the Iron Mask and
Vrginius are included in the sale. The
price paid for the three Is reported at a
million and a half 1t is not generally
believed here that the Iron Mask and
Virginia are included, and the general
impression is that price is SS5O,0 for the
War Eagle alone.
1t is learned tonight from an anthem
tic sourse that 100000 was put up 10 days
ago for an option on the War Eagle alone
Mr. Galusha, of the Jumbo mine, was
seen tonight, and said:
Il have authentic information, and re-
gard the mine as sold. but do not think
the Iron Mask or Virginia are included
in the deal. The price is probably $3.50 600
The sale is a good thing for Rossland.
as the men who sold the War Eagle
are mining men, and will put the money
into other mines here"
None of the officers Of the company can
be found here.
Rossland. b. c.. Jan. 4.-The following
sepcial from Toronto was received here
this evening. relative to the sale of the
War Eagle to the Gooderham syndicate
of Toronto. This syndicate also owns the
Crown Point group here:
Patsy Clark today concluded with the
Gooderham syndicate negotiations for
the sale of the War Eagle mine. The
price agreed upon is reported here as be-
ing Sl,OOO,OOO This is said to include the
Iron Mask mine. Patsy Clark has been
in the city for a number of days. en-
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1897-01-09
THE EARL RUSSELL LIBEL SUIT.
Facts Which London Newspapers
Dare Not Print.

London, Jan. 4.-Although the bare
mention of the fact in a local newspaper
would render the publisher and editor La
BILE to heavy fine and perhaps imprison-
ment for contempt of court, 1t has leak
ed out that Frederick Kast, who recent
ly died in Holloway prison before the
conclusion of the trial Of himself. Lady
Scott and two others, on the charge Of
criminally Hbeling Earl Russell. made a
dying statement to his sweetheart. Miss
Phyllis Vincent in which he declared
that every allegation he had made con-
corning the immortality Of the earl was
true in substance and in fact. The trou-
bles of the earl, his wife, the Countess
Russell and her mother Lady Scott, have
been almost continuously before one
court or another for nearly a year. most
Of the proceedings having reference to
the alleged grossly immoral practices and
habits of the earl
1t Is doubtful whether Justice Haw-
kins, who has manifested a bitter bias
against the accused, will allow the state
ments Of the dead defendant to his sweet
heart to get before the jury
London, Jan. 4.-The trial of LADY
Salina Scott, charged by her son-in-law
Earl Russell, with libel, In connection
with John Cockerton and Engineer VIII
liam Aylott, was resumed this morning
Lady Scott looked little the worse for her
recent illness. The physician of HoIIo-
way jail testified to the death of Freder-
lex Kast.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1897-01-09
FlENDlsH PLOT TO WRECK AND MOB
Confession of Four Train Wreckers
in Jail at birmingham

st. Louis Jan A special TO the he
public from Birmingham. Ala, says:
Four Of the train wreckers in jail
here today confessed to the formation OF
a hendish plot TO wreck and rob the
Southern railways fast express from
Washington, -. e., at McCombs' trestle'
u miles east of the city, on the night OF
December 49, and this confession leads
to the belief that the same gang remov-
ed the rail which wrecked the Birming-
ham mineral train at Cahaba river
bridge, causing the death of 26 people ana
injuring Il others. on December q, al
though those under arrest are as yet Sill
ent as to this wreck.
Last week five negroes, Andrew Fea-
gan, Tom Ingram, Tom Parker, Emanuel
Billings and Rome Scales were arrested
by deputy sheriffs and railroad detectives.
it is said on a confession of one of the
number. All were miners at the Henry
Ellen mine, near McCombs' trestle. To
day all but Feagan confessed.
Parker. who did most of the talking
says Feagan was the leader of the Pic
that he proposed the wrecking of trains
one night at dance, as a good scheme
that the five agreed to engage in the
work with the understanding that those
who failed to stand to their agreement
should be killed by the others. When
the time came for action all weakened
but Feagan and Parker. They went to
McCombs' trestle, 80 feet high, by night,
and entered upon the work of drawing
out the spikes and removing the bolts
from the rails. The plan was to club
to death and shoot those passengers who
were not killed by the crash when the
train fell to the ravine 80 feet below.
Not until the second night was their
death trap ready. They waited by
camp fire in the ravine below The fast
express came, but Engineer Halves saw
that a rail was out of place, and man
aged to stop his train. only, however,
after every wheel had left the track.
Seeing that their plot had failed, Park
er says he and Feagan fled mounted on
mule. Here the confessions end, but
as the Cahaba wreck was like the Nc
Coombs' attempted wreck in every detail
kept that it was successful. even to the
extent of sacrificing 20 lives, and the
wounded and dead being robbed by the
wreckers, 1t is regarded as we'll nigh GER
tain that the same gang committed both
deeds, and further developments are ex-
pected very sosn.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1897-01-09
PERKINS MEETS WITH OPPOSITION
But His Friends Claim He Is Certain
of Election.

But His Friends Claim He Is Certain
of Election.
Sacramento. Cal, Jan. 4.-The legisla-
ture of California met today, and after
organizing, adjourned until tomorrow
when the first biennial message of Gov
ernor Budd will be read.
The first work of the legislature Will
be the election of a United States sena-
tor to succeed George c. Perkins, re.
publican.
In joint session the republicans Will
have a total vote of "A; necessary to
a choice, 81. The reelection of Senator
Perkins was generally conceded until
few days ago, when some opposition
was developed, and now S. NJ. Shortridge.
W. II. L. Barnes. c. +. Croker and eN-
Senator Charles n. FELTON, are an spok-
en- of 10 lead the fight against Perkins.
The friends Of the latter claim that he
has 81 votes pledged. six more than are
necessary to elect, and that he will be
chosen on the first ballot.
ShOrtridge claims IA votes just enough
to prevent Perkins receiving caucus
nomination. If he can keep Perkins
vote below 6l, Shortridge believes Perk-
ms supporters will gradually desert him
for one of the opposition candidates. and
thinks he himself has a good chance Of
election.
The Subsidized Roads.
Sacramento, Cal, Jan. AIN the assem-
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1897-01-09

gagged in bringing the negotiations to
close"
At this hour nothing further concern
ing the reported sale can be learned
There are none OF the members OF the
War Eagle Company here. Jim Clark
superintendent of the mine. can not ne
seen tonight.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1897-01-09
Defent DOR SiIver.
WYOMING STATE HOSPITAL BURNED
Filled With Patients. Hut all Were
safely Removed.

Denver, Jan. A special to the News
from Rock Springs, Wyo.. says: The
Wyoming state hospital. a state institu-
ton and a magnificent, strong structure.
was totally destroyed by fire this morn
ing, entailing a loss to the state of about
$4,000, with about 5000 insurance.
At the time of the fire the building was
well filled with patients from all over
the state, who were all safely removed.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1897-01-09
RAILROAD OFFICIALS ON TRIAL.
Charged With Violations of tho In.
LerstmIa Cnr., r.....-.... - VIZ -

O"icaso' Jan. AIN the United States
ulStrlct court today Judge Grosscup over
iuied me demurrer Of Joseph w. Remnant
eA-president' and John A. Hanley ex-
.raliic manager Of the Santa Fe road.
Ihey are charged with breaches of the in
1eIstate commerce act, and the case was
oruered to trial. The court will take up
the trial tomorrow. '''''e ~