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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-08-28
TAX PUZZLE IN IDAHO.
State Board of Equalization Found
a New Difficulty.

Boise, Idaho, Aug. 24.-The state
board of equalization has found new diff
ficulty in its way. The law of 1895 pro-
viding the methods of equalization states
that it shall be by percentage, and there
shall be no fractions.
After consultation it was determined to
make the work of the session conform
to this provision, though the law is some
what indefinite. Abandoning the albi-
trary figures at which it was agreed stock
should be assessed, it was necessary to
determine the percentage of increase or
decrease that should be ordered in each
county. This required considerable com
putation As fractions could not be used,
it was impossible to fix a percentage that
would bring on the exact figures previous
ly agreed upon, but the nearest even fig
ures were selected.
As equalized, the total assessment of
the state is $29,93O, 1864, and the tax
rate will amount to 943 cents on the 500.
When the equalization of live stock had
been completed, it was found the total
increase was in excess of the per cent
to which the board is limited. This was
corrected by striking out "a per cent from
the assessment of patented lands.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-08-28
MAN AND MAID ARE DEAD
FRANK MAUPIN SHOT HIS SWEET
HEART, THEN HIMSELF.
The Couple Were Engaged TO lie
Married, hut Parental Con-
sent Was Lacking.

Palouse, Wash, Aug. 26.-Another
bloody tragedy was enacted here Tuesday
night, and in the twinllling of an eye two
lives were blotted out. Frank Maupin
shot and instantly killed Flora James
and turning the weapon upon himself.
blew his own brains out on the main
street of the city, and at time when
dozens of people were within few
the sidewalk almost at the same in
slant, where they lay while their life
blood flowed upon the walk. the two
pools being exactly II feet apart.
The tragedy has thrown deep gloom
over the entire neighborhood, where
both victims were well and favorably
known.
Frank Maupin has been resident OF
Palousc for l6 years, his parents having
recently moved about 26 miles up the
Palouse river. Smokey" as he was ia
miliarly called, has been employed in c.
IL. Farnsworth's livery barn for some
years, and was u trusted employe. Tues
day he took a party who arrived on the
Spokane & Palouse train into the coun
try, and returned about $3.50 Tuesday
night The tragedy occurred about an
hour later.
Flora James, the victim of Maupin's
revolver, was a beautiful girl of about
Is, and was employed as chambermaid
in the St Elmo hotel, where she had
/ been for about year.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-08-28
BECOMES A RAVlNG MANIAC.
A California Banker His Way to
Meet His Wife.

Chicago, Aug. 2G.--John d. Tolant,
president of the Tollant Banking Com
pany of San Francisco, is confined in
the East Chicago station, raving ma
MAC.
Saturday evening the California
banker left for vacation in Europe. He
was to meet his wife in Paris and the
two expected to spend the autumn months
in tour of the continent. Sunday
morning, after the train had progressed
far on its journey across the mountains,
Tollant began to act queerly. Suddenly
he drew $50 gold piece from his pocket
and threw it with great force at his
nearest neighbor, This was followed by
a volley of gold coin, which was hurled
at the fleeing passengers. Tollant pulled
a revolver and fourshed it when he was
approached by the train hands. lie was
taken in hand by the train hands.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-08-28
IDAHO METHODIST CONFERENCE.
Bishop FOss Announces His APP
pointments for Next Year.

Boise, Idaho, Aug. 24.-The annual
meeting of the Idaho Methodist confer
ence at Caldwell closed yesterday. Bishop
Foss ordained Rev. E. f. Damon of
Glenn's Ferry a deacon, and Rev. c. w.
Conner and Rev. w. l.. Wilson of Nc
Even, Or, elders The bishop then an
nounced appointments of ministers for
next year, the more important being as
follows: c. A. Lenden, Boise, presiding
elder of Boise district Albion, F. r.
Howell; Blackfoot, j. r. Yost; Boise, r.
p. Hammond; Caldwell, j. M. Wilder;
Glenns Ferry, L. L. Damon; Haley, c..
Z. Helmen; Idaho Falls, w. II. Canno-
way; Pocatello, G.. w. Winterburn; st.
Anthony, S. N. Gilbert; Shoshone, r. NJ.
Hardigan; Baker City, F. L. Young;
Payette, C. w. Hewitt.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-08-28
FRUIT FOR THE EAST.
Twenty-Five Carloads shipped on
One Day.


Spokane, Aug. 25.--An industry that
promises to attain large proportions is the
shipment of fresh fruit from Spokane to
the eastern markets. The Northern Pa
cifc railroad on August ID instituted a
fast fruit train service from this city to
st. Paul. 1t was at first intended to send
such trains east only twice week, but
the business has already grown to such
an extent that more frequent trains have
been required, and from present indlca-
tions daily service may be needed to ac-
commOdate the business.
Sunday a train of % cars loaded with
peaches, plums and pears was made up
at this city and started east at p. m.
1t is expected the train will reach St
Paul 80 hours after its departure from
Spokane. Yesterday 10 cars formed the
fast fruit train.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-08-28
ESCAPE OF TWO DESPERATE MEN.
Carrying Matters with IA High Hand
In the Mountains of Idaho.

Boise, Idaho, Aug. 24.-The two con
victs who escaped from the pentitenti
airy last week, james Turnbough an
Jesse Coleman, are carrying matters wit
high hand in the mountains, aboutAl
miles from the city. Some time Thursda
night they appeared at Quirk's place,
about 80 miles up the Boise river, and
robbed two prospectors. They got a rifle
and shotgun and a full supply of pro
visions. The robbery was committed while
the victims were asleep.
Saturday noon they invaded a sheep
camp on Cottonwood creek, 10 miles
distant There was only one herder in
camp. The conyicts compelled him to take
off his clothes, and these they put on in
place of their stripes. They also took his
shoes. Altogether they got two complete
outfits of clothing from the camp, and
also took another rifle and bowie knife.
When they left the camp they had three
rifles, shotgun and the knife, together
with a large supply of ammunition. 1t is
evident they do not propose to be taken
without q fight Another herder came
into town and furnished information
about the robbery. There are now five
determined men on the trail of the fugi-
tiyes
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-08-28
LINCOLN COUNTY WHEAT CROP.
At Least CaIucuIatiOn Yield VIII BE
Over 100000 Bushels.

Spokane, Wash, Aug. 25.-"Lincoin
county will have at the least calculation
100000 bushels of wheat said General
Manager Chamberlain of the Central
Washington yesterday, after making a
run out over his line. at will be over
rather than under these figures. ] am
assured that Wilbur alone will handle
this season between 100000 and 100000
bushels. Around Reardan and Medical
Lake harvest is in full swing. At other
points, as far west as Almira, they are
getting ready to start the threshing OF
fall wheat"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-08-28
ROSSLAND MINER CHANGED HANDS.
r. G. MOffatt of the Toronto Globe Is
the Purchaser.

Rossland, B. c., Aug 25.-The Ross
land Daily and Weekly Miner has been
sold to f. C. Mot1att, correspondent of
the Toronto Globe, or at least the papers
were signed and the stock transferred.
The consideration is said to have been
$4,000, but the figures are withheld. 1t
is a cash transaction. 1t is rumored that
he is purchasing the paper for f. Aug.
Heinze. Hitherto it has been run in OPP.
position to an export duty, and incident
ally favoring the lie Roi people and the
Northport smelter. The presumption is
the policy of the paper will be changed
although nothing is definitely known
The paper was started by ID. w. Boyle in
1895, and was purchased by John r.
Reavis and H. w. c. Jackson in 1896
They have been the owners of the paper
ever since.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-08-28
CROP REPORT ON APPLES.
western States show Yields Fully
Up to That of Last Year.

Boston, Mass, Aug 24.-Since the re
cent convention of the Internationa
Apple Growers Association at Buffalo
large number of additional crop reports
have been received by the national sec
rotary, A. Warren Patch of this city
Upon these advices, taken in connection
with those reported to the association
the following revised estimated per
centages based on 100 as full crop are
made: Oregon 100 per cent, California
100, Colorado 100, Tennessee 20, Arkansas
80, Kansas 10, Missouri 80, Iowa 10,
Illinois 90, Michigan 30, Indiana 60
Ohio 30, Kentucky 60, West Virginia 30
Virginia 20, Maryland 60, Pennsylvania
so, New York rs, New England states 20,
Canada 40. These returns do not change
the previous review, which indicated the
falling off in the eastern crop and do
cided increase in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri
Kansas and the Pacific states. On the
whole the crop will be slightly over the
average.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-08-28

crosscut tunnel which was run to inter.
sect the main lead is now in over 400
feet, and they expect TO strike the lead
any minute. There are rumors of several
sales of Hall creek claims for stiff figures,
but details and prices are not yet obtain
able.
In Eastern Oregon.
The Geiser boys, who recently sold the
Bonanza for $750,000, will stay in the
mining business. Edward and Frank
have closed deal for the purchase of two
claims. the Diadem and Brindle Horse, To-
Gated six miles west of the Bonanza, for
$4,000 1t is a concentrating proposition
and some of the ore goes over $500 to
the ton.
A Thousand Foot Tunnel
It is reported from Stone station that
John A Legget, who has been making
several visits there recently has let con
tract to run a 1000 foot tunnel on one OF
the claims of the Mount Powell company
at the head of Boulder, in Montana, ana
that the work has already been begun.
LeadviIIe Mines Not to work.
The owners of the down town mines in
Leadville. Col, which were allowed to fill
with water during the great miners
strike and have not been operated since,
decided in a conference in that city to
defer the unwatering of the mines I'M
til the silver market becomes more set
tied.
At Fort steele.
The Estella group, on the south side OF
Tracy creek, in the Fort Steele district,
has been bonded to Alex Paulson for S3c,
600, according to advices from the north.
bonded for $4,000.
The Copper King, on the Tobacco
Plains, Mont, located this spring, has
been bonded to Mr.. Nelson of Spokane
for $4,000. The ledge is four feet wide
and carries copper and gold.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-08-28
NINE MEN WITH NICE FORTUNES.
Tales of the SIkaGnwny Trail do Not
Allure the TenderfOOt.


Victoria, b. c., Aug 26.More good
news has come from the Klondike by
the steamer City of Topeka, leaving Jul
neau just after the arrival there of Joe
Birch, who made the trip from Dawson
to Dyea in 20 days. Shelp was sanguine
of the prospects along the Stewart and
Indian rivers. Close upon $2,000000 in
dust has gone down on the river steamers
from the KlOndike the owners intend
ing to take the steamer Portland at st.
Michaels. Gold passed at SIT an ounce
at Dawson City. Shelp gives the list
of Juneau men who have struck it rich
with their profits to date: Dick Law,
100000; j. Smith, $4,000 Oscar Ashby
and w. Lenk refused $l50,00O for their
claims; Joe Brant, 10000; Cornelius
Edwards, $50 900; -Whipple, $4,000;
Harry Ash, who left on the last boat
for San Francisco, 100000 an old man
who few months ago was cutting wood
around Juneau, 100000.
About dozen men who went north
within the last few weeks intending to
go to the mines came back on the To
peka and they say many will follow
them home.
SkaERwny IL Camp of 5000.
Seattle, Wash, Aug. 26.-The advices
per steamer Willamette from Skagaway
describe that place as camp of 5000 per
sons. Five miles up the trail there are
tents all along on both sides, but great
err share of the people have never been
any distance up the trail. Rain, mud,
discomfort and confusion prevail every
where. The men have a salutary respect
for the vigilance committee, but they
refuse to obey any authority when 1t
comes to working on the trail. Buildings
are going up rapidly, and stores and sa-
looms are opening every day. The first
dance house and saloon was opened while
the steamer was in port. The receipts
at the bar for the first hour it was open
ed aggregated $I34S On the outside of
the dance house is a tree upon which sew
era significant notices are posted and
from "A limb bangles a new one-inch rope
with a moose. This was put there by
the vigilance committee, and it is more
effective than IL hundred volumes OF
statutes against crime, They are many
restaurants at Skagaway, but the fare Is
Wretched.
From latest accounts the terrors OF
the Skagaway trail seem to have been
but half realized Thomas Stanton, who
returned from Skagaway on the Will
lamette, says the Skagaway trail Is
the worst place he has ever seem Al
one point in the trail horses and mules,
unless the pack is exactly balanced, in
variably lose their footing and are dash
ed to pieces on the rocks below.
Purser II. w Skinner of the William
cite says that only one tenth of the
miners now at Skagaway and Dyea Will
get over the passes, but adds significant
" that their failure to reach the Klon-
dixie will not be because the two passes
are not in condition for travel. Men OF
skill and judgment need not make
failure of the attempt to cross the dl-
vide.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-08-28

Washington, Aug. 24.-CiviI service
examinations will be held in Spokane
October 6, in Seattle October and 20,
and in New Whatcom October 8.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-08-28

In the course of state business the
queen signs about $4,000 documents
year.
The broad ax., 1897-04-10
On TO the KootenaI.

The call of 1897 Is ION to the Koo-
tenai," the wonderfully rich mining
country OF Montana, Idaho and Brit
ish Columbia, where so many mines of
gold, silver, copper, lead, iron, etc.,
have been discovered during the last
year or two and new towns and indus
tries established. The town OF Ross
land grew from 200 people to 5000 in
twenty months. Maps and descriptive
matter Of the entire territory sent free
by f. 1. Whitney, G. p. E 7. A, Great
Northern railway, ST. Paul, MINI.
The broad ax., 1897-04-10
D,,,.,,r o.u..n,n.s.a w...r.

Water that IL LETT Standing In the
kitchen or bedroom, and, above all, in
the sickroom, over night Is liable to
contamination by the absorption OF i'm
purities afoat IN the air In such rooms.
and to be rendered wholly unit for
nee. No matter that the water II cold,
even to near freezing;. It Is % nuch
the more Liable 10 absorb and hold IN
eolution the foul gases and organize
PARTICLES TO which Il has been G posed.
Il a dangerous to use such water.
water should not be 50 lett; but II II
should By chance 30 be LETT. 1t should
be thrown sway. Freshly drawn water
only should always be used for culinary
purposes. as wei as for drinking.
whenever practicable. Moreover, the
sarcets over sinks and wash-basins are
alvays more or less liable to contami-
nation. hence the first water that
eovs ON opening them after they have
heen left all night without use should
eIwavs be let low await IL danger
o,,e 70 drink and unit for the teaket-
IL or for cooking water; even boiled
dIsease germs are unwholesome.
The broad ax., 1897-04-10
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat of 1.-The disease. Ca
and In order to cure u you must take in
ternal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure Il
taken internally and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh
Cure Is not a quack medicine. II was pre-
scribed by one Of the best physicians IN
this country for years. and Is a regular pre-
scription. Il Is composed OF the best ton8cs
known. combined with the best blood puri-
hers, acting directly on the mucous sur
faces. The perfect combination Of the two
ingredients Is what produces such wonder
full results In curing Catarrh. Send for tes-
tmonials free.
+. J. CHENEY & CO.. Props. Toledo. o.
Sold by druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The broad ax., 1897-04-10

Bulsr has been q prominent figure in
the fights of the English against the
aEages whose territory has been in
Tsded by the British. In the Egyptian
var Of 1882 he was present at the ac-
don Of Kassassin, and likewise at Tel
A-Keber. In the Soudan expedition OF
iSA Sir Redyers took q leading part,
md he served under Lord Wolseley In
tie expedition Of 1885 into the very ter
htory he now goes to as commander. As
general. 1t Is the opinion Of experts
TIA. with the exception Of Wolseley
n Roberts, Butler stands head and
aOulders over any general In the Brit
ID army.
The broad ax., 1897-04-10
nARRIAog IN PuRrrAN DAYS.

esIto1s That Seem Queer EDOugh In
These Luxurious Times
The brides Of old-time puritan days
consider It, ye happy Easter brides
q today-were solemnly adjured to
wear:
Something old and something new;
Something borrowed, something blue.
They were seldom married in church,
otten in the new house that was des-
uned to be their home and you may
believe it was generally bleak enough
o give an almost funeral aspect to
he affair, says the New York Herald
vas bad luck to look in the mirror
after the toilet was completed-even
the godly maidens of that day were
supersitious- The wedding gown was
nrst displayed in public at meeting.
indeed, there was no other place where
ene bride could surely count upon md
ing all her friends together. The bride
ana groom and bridal party opened
tne show by proudly walking in little
procession through the narrow streets
70 The meeting house on the Sabbath
lolloWing the marriage. In Larned's
history Of Windham County, Conn,
Is description Of such an amusing
scene in Brooklyn, Conn. Further
public notice was drawn to the bride
oy allowing her to choose the text for
ne sermon preached on the first Sun
Jay Of the coming out Of the newly
married couple. Mnct ingenuity was
exercised in finding appropriate and
sometimes startling bible texts for
taese wedding sermons. The instances
are well known Of the marriage OF
ParsOn Smiths two daughters, one Of
whom selected the text. MARY hath
CHOSEN that good part" while the
laughter Abbey, who married John
Adams, decided upon the text, @John
cane neither eating nor drinking and
uey say he hath q devil
The broad ax., 1897-04-10

. a." as the London cable has
a Is an able soldier, but
AT enough of the old fox to
u,ks the home government feel safe
|, his administration Of the military
sr,edHion against the Mahdists In the
sUudan. If an old soldier is needed In
Erypt, why, then, Sir Redvers Is the
w man for the place, for he has been
N the army since the age Of 10 years.
"a was then q commissioned ofacer OF
ths Fhirtieth rifles and won his way
inward by logged determination, hard
srvice and distinguished bravery. He
nm the Victoria cross for his gallant
snduct at the retreat Of Inhlobane
airing the war In Zululand. On that
Occasion he rescued q brother oficer,
Who was, while retiring on foot, hotly
vursued by the Zulus. On the same
day be conveyed &c a place Of safety
Lieutenant Everitt, whose horse had
bssn killed under him. He also saved
ths life of a trooper whose horse was
sIhsusted and who otherwise had been
hiDsd bysthe savages. The Zulus were
within eighty yards of the soldier
when Lieutenant Butler came up and
rescued him. Since those early days
The broad ax., 1897-04-10
Conaidernte.

.You say" remarked the debOnaIre debt
or that am owing more money than any
body else that your firm have on their
books"
yes SIR replied the collector.
s.And that l am about the only person with
whom they have trouble in getting money"
ssThat's what they told me-"
sYoung man, Ike your looks and Ike
your mahners, and I'm going to be q friend
10 YOU. I hate to have that debt knocking
around my accounts. but for your sake III
mt M with It. IL were TO pay I'D, the
Chances are ten TO one that your firm would
and collections 20 easy that they would dis
charge you, and then should never forgive
myself "-Washington Star.
The broad ax., 1897-04-10
A Big Grass Seed Order.

John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse,
Wis. the largest grass, clover and farm
seed growers in America, recently re-
ceived an order for twenty-five thou
sand pounds different kinds of clover,
ten. thousand pounds SalZer's Superior
timothy seed and ten thousand pounds
Of different kinds Of grasses from a
large Montana stock raiser. Salzer's
seeds grow and produce and 1t pays to
SOW them.
The broad ax., 1897-04-10
How the Major Led up TO &c.

.swe, are on the eve Of q new century"
said the major.
yes" said the colonel.
elm the bright morning OF the timea'"
Yes" replied the colonel.
And life has new duties for u.s."
at has," said the colonel.
and would you indorse my note for thirty
daysT' asked the major.
81 would not" replied the colonel, ''and
wish you a very good morning. Atlanta
Constitution.
The broad ax., 1897-04-10
1887 BUS. POTATOES PER ACRE.

Don't believe IT, nor did the editor
until he saw Salzer's great farm seed
catalogue. It's wonderful what an ar
ray of facts and figures and new
things and big yields and great testi-
monials It contains.
Send This Notice and 10 Cents Stamps
to John A. Salzer Seed Co.. La Crosse,
Wis, for catalogue and II rare farm
seed samples. worth $40. to get start
W.n.
The broad ax., 1897-04-10
Over the PrecIpIee.

Hosts Of InvaIIds tumble to destruction
simply because they will exercise no dis
and the avoidance Of exciting causes, and.
above All. in the dtem Of medication They
persist IN dosing themselves In season and
ont OF season with drastic and violent rem
edies opiates and mineral poisonS The
hest. the safest. the pleaeantest substitute
FOR such hurtful no-remedles In Hostetter' 9
matte. dyspeptic, nervous and bilious CON-
plants.
The broad ax., 1897-04-10
why he Did it.

Boggs' Or Friend-''Great heavens, mani
the street corner to make a lfvingr'
Boggs-'T amt doing this to make q hv-
Ing. Ny wife won't let me practice In the
house. New York Tribune
The broad ax., 1897-04-10
The ONLY Afternoon rnIn

Making the quickest time from Denver to
Kansas City, St Louis and the East II the
Union Pacific electric Special" leaving
Denver daily at 1:20 p. m. This elegant
train, carrying Buffet Pullman sleeping
cars and chair cars. makes quicker time 70
once. e41 Seventeenth street, corner CurtiS
The broad ax., 1897-04-10

.fan Leo which the sun rules. rising - your
birth therefore the Il your rulfag planet. or GG
nfncator Yea tall. slender, muscular and WtEyB
The shoulders vide In propoton 70 TIE reSe 60 n
bodyi medirm % light eomplexfoa- hair an4 eyeSl
the eyes have rather . nerce exprosston5 yoa Afo
proud diRninsd and commanding; endowed vita groae
ambition ensrgy and vii power you are very nag
nstic and have the faculty Of convtnc1ng people -
think the sane - yOu do you are fond OF hastng
you nay become Interested n rOa always have
trouble With love anAirS
The broad ax., 1897-04-10

The Oratrix grew imprisoned. Such
a Institution" she cried. eve must
ether mend or end TIE womaD's
POLITICAL cooking league exchanged
siances End. OF course" they re-
marked. decisiFely. one TO another.
Asnd7 Huh. The very idea.--De-
not Journal.
The broad ax., 1897-04-10
PROF. c. w. CUNNINGHAM,
Dept. 4. 1914 S. Clinton Street. Chicago. III;

J.nt. walnut spring.. Texas. According 70 the
a.s. furnI.be1 oa Ar 4 mixture OF ths Indications
OF the signs Aries and Taurus, veil - ths planets
Mars yenus and Neptune You are medium height
olump form: the complexion, hair and eyes. MEDIUM
70 lght; you are cfgntned IA general appearanes;
you Srs endowed By NJ With iadustrious, an
bitious energetic dispositions you can eadure oaf
little Opposition without sing - fconfrol however
VOC wiil soon rerafn ycur normal mezeAl status
again Voc fond Of he occulf and nysseraoes
80 .s-,.ri.Ir a tro'oxy You are also fond Of the
hne aria musk poetry. etc. rou would mAke good
astrOIoeer II you would II H. nou had better
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