davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-03-30
It is said tina. tho Honduras, Lot.

~ - So1u L0A6 the honduras. Lot.
terry has it's eyes on Nevada. As no
lottery can be established In the
State without amending the consti-
tuition, there sno danger Of that curse
being fastened upon tho people. We
draw the line at lotteries.
"A Philadelphia paper states that it
sold 19O,c53 copies after the prize
fight, and only l03s25 on the strength
Of the Presidential election" says the
st. Louis Globe Democrat. aThe
city of brotherly love and peace
societies simply wanted to find out
what happened in the last round"
The Rock Springs Miner says it
viii hereafter publish the truth about
asplrants for Office, and the Denver
Post advises it to be a little careful
about what 1t sends Through the mail,
saying @Uhcle Sam has corns on his
moral toes"
Great bargains in boys suits. over
coats, hats, caps, etc. for the next two
weeks at Alexander's :
Good Tor man, good for horse, Trib
penetrates and cures bruises, sprains
and swellings. Trib does not blister,
The following story is. told of a
young man in neighboring town
who is addicted to the cigarette habit,
He had smoked 100 packages and
wrote to the manufacturers to know
what they would give him for ihs
1000 pictures that had come with the
cigarettes. The answer of the manu-.
facturers was right to the point:
Smoke one thousand and two hun.
dred more and we will send you a
coffin"
Edison. says that before the worlds
supply of coal is exhausted we shall
surely not be dependent upon it TO,
fuel; i'll fact, fuel Of any kind will be
supe tiuous. 1t is said that he be-
ieves that the fires Of the interior Of
the earth will be utilized in the future
for the carrying on of every industry
requiring steam power. Volcanoes
geyserS, natural fountains OF boiling
water i'll Iceland. as well as earth
quake shocks. are all proof that tierct
subterranean fires are raging miles
beneath out feet.
JUsTl try l0c. box OF Cascarotl
the finest liver and bowel regulator
ever made.
A Kansas editor went to Mexico OF
an editorial excursion recently leaving
his daughter. IL years old, to got on
the paper during his absence. The
first Issue under the anew woman
regime, Gays Prank S. Pixley in the
Chicago Times Herald, contained thi,
notice at the head Of the editorial col
umn: @Pa Ii in Mexico I received
letter from him this morning. H.
has got ma with him and is having
darn good time, ] guess. I wish he
was home, as it 10 lonesome to be ed.
itor in-chief all alone. Pa and ms
went to church and bull fight last
Sunday. Go well together, pa and
ma, church and bull fight"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-03-30
TING sacramento Bee saYa:

The Sacramento Bee says: The
missionary societies send out agents
to make Christians, and the Euro
pean powers dispatch vessels OF war
10 kill them. 1t viii keep tile bible
societies at work to maintain the Aup.
ply necessary for the slaughter.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-03-30
Don't Tobacco spit and .snsks Ysur
Life Away. .... .

II you want to quit tobacco using
easily and forever, be made well,
strong, magnetic, full Of new life and
igor, take No-To.Bac. the wonder
rorker that makes weak mon strong,
Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
Over 100000 cured. Buy No.To. BAG
from your own druggist, who will
guarantee cure. Booklet and sam pie
mailed free. Ad Sterling Remedy
Co., Chicago or New York.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-03-30
sALMAGllN,n !,

ASNSAS SpoAAAosO< nuO0Au n1NO LTD.
Transfers say the roads arc in a
horrible condition.
Read Senator Stewart's reply to the
Philadelphia Pharise-. It win do
You good.
Tho Humboldt river is higher than
it has been for many years at this
season.
WHEN bilious or costiv0, eat q
Cascaret, candy cathartic, cure guar
Anteed, 1Oc. 25c.
Jesse Leach. an old resident of
Eiko county, died at tho county
hospital this morning.
Trib is clean; it's odor pleasant;
mild yet powerful; fulfills all promis-
e.. AS a iniment, Trib is supreme.
Virginia City was visited with a
blizzard last Sunday that played
havoc with the electric lights and
made the Comstock howling waste.
F. E. Kline has arrived from Reno
and opened shoe shop in Mr.. Brains
harness shop. He is prepared to do
all kinds OF work in his line at prices
to suit the times. Give him call. +
Placer Mining location hlanks are
for sale at this Office. The copy for
these blanks was prepared by Judge
Deane and fills all the requirments of
the law.
Dr. &. F. Moore. Dentist, Elko
Grown and bridge work. Teeth with
cut plates. Office at residence. "
The Wadsworth Dispatch Ia stir
ring up the people Of that town ask
ing them toclean up. A little might
be done In that line LII Elko without
doing any damage.
The Sheshan Sisters have Just
opened large assortment of hate
Spring and Summer Dress goods,
gloves, laces and notions of all kinds
Miss Matte Keith has closed her
school on North Fork and returned
TO town. She will leave in a few days
for White Rock to take charge Of the
school there. Miss Mattie's MANY
friends are glad to hear of her success
In the schoolroom.
Eureka Seninel:-The extremely
lively antics Of Mrs. F'itzsimmone
during the mill, would suggest that
"Fitz" would have been in more
danger al home than he was in the
ring, III case he had lost. He would
have been between the devil and the
deep she.
Dave Casper has Just received a
aew lot Of samples OF Fal! and
Winter Clothing which will be made
to order from $3.50 up.
Silver Knight:-An Ohio farmer
has pig that was born with two
heads, the second just below the
regular one. The pig can clean out q
swiu-trough in three minutes. The
farmer has named the top head of the
pig Mark Hanna, and the bottom one
Paul Vanderyoort.
WMIe you are IooKlng for change
IN the weather. examine the latest
patterns in wallpaper at the Postot-
Hce. Allgoods first class and at the
lowest living prices. Gal in and ex.
anime my stock. No trouble to show
goods. /. N. SHERwood. -
Prof. O. F. Nesse began six weeks'
course Of penmRpship in the high
school today. He also began course
in the public school. In addition to
this he intends to get up an evening
class. His terms are very reasonable
and this Is a fine opportunity for ali
who wish to improve their penman.
ship. See his notice elsewhere.
The funeral OF Mrs. Geo. N Spence,
took place from the Prssbyterian
church yesterday afternoon, Rev
Donaldson officiating. The church
. : ~ - 40
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-03-30

An.xr1vo. rnE Ev1ski susrSs sar
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-04-10

The city election went OF quietly,
Tuesday. Only seventy-nine weIe
registered and fIfty seven voted. A
number OF the ladies exercised their
newly acquired franchise. The ticket
nominated At the caucus at the Han
croft house some time ago received the
full vote, requiring only twelve and one
halt minutes TO count t. This unanI.
nous choice confirms the fact
that the people fully endorse. the course
parsued By the outgoing council. II
also shows q lack OF fractional strife
and Jealousy, Almost commendabls
state OF Affairs. but In small towns very
rare. The newly elected board arr
Duncan Smith. Geo. ThomsoD, r. L
Jacobs. n. r. Palmeter aud Henry
kloppenburR.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-04-10

were snrprlsed BY . band Of hostil3,
General Howard IN command Of the de-
partment Of The coiumhIn, took 70 the
held The war lasted three monlhs,
and for Zen weeks Joseph 4onght 4 run,
ming batile, n which be displayed high
qualities 81 aeneFalship. He had In
the beginning only 800 warriors, and
these eneumberpd with their families
and stock. Surrounded again and
again BY the forces OF Howard, be
elnded captnre. resumed his mastery
retreat and repeatedly doubled his
tracks and struck . singing blow
against the enemy. Against him How
ard had nearly 40 companies Of United
States troops. and large force OF vol.
nnteem and Indian scouts.
After hard lighting aroand the Sal.
mon and Caraaa prairie. Joseph escaped
over the Lolo trail. eInded the forces
stationed 1T the mouth Of The. canyon
In Montana. and pursued his way
towand the Canadian border. lie was
finally captured By General Miles near
the north end Of the Bear Paw noun.
tains. The distances marched BY How.
ards army In this fierce running
campaign was nearly 1900 miles. The
United States lost 10 ofieers and men
killed. and I'D wounded. Thirteen
volunteers were killed and 10 settlerl
were massaered. Spokesman Review
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-04-10
Death % CHARLES 4. curlaIn.

Charles A. Curtain. who h well 70.
membered by most Of our citizens n
editor and publisher OF the Occur d,
Alene Times during the yean 1850 and
1850. died Ut his home in EebrAska City
Neb.. March y. 1877. DuFing his real
denoe here both himself and wife wou
the esteem aud respect Of our people By
their many social qualities and good
traits Of character Ills death was due
10 . ease Of appendicitis and occurred
after Rn illnems Of bat one short week
In mentioning his death the Nebrask1
City Daily Press. Of which be was a.,
soeiate editor. says:
Charles A. CurteG was born In Mls
souTi. Jan. II. lssS. and soon after 70
eelving his early education and training
moved TO lledbud. Illinois. where III
served m apprenticeship In printing
oaica. Here he learned the printing
aud newspaper business which he wa
actively engaged Ia during the re
mainder Of his life.
Moving to FairbuEy. Neb, with hIu
parents he embarked Ia the newspaper
business for himself. lie was married
May ~. 1855. 10 Cora White at 81
Joseph, No, aud was Al this time known
~ the youngest editor In Nebraska
Having disposed OF his business Ia
FairbuTy he moved 10 Idaho where be
was proprietor OF = newspaper, bal
later receiving m offer Of position on
the editorial staff Of the spokane Chron.
lcie In Spokane, Washington, he &C.
cepled and took mp his home In thai
city. lie was ahortly recalled 10 Fair
bury on account Of the ~ health Of his
father. who dicd soon after his return
Coming 70 Nebraska City In August
1926, he assumed the position OF Associ.
ate editor Of the Nebraska Press and
has since made this city his home.
lie was . Wember Of Nebraska City
Lodge No. ], Royal Tribe OF Joseph Ga
which order he carried insurance. and
was also = member Of the knights Of
l,ythias at Fairbury, Neb. lie leaves q
wife, sister and three brothers, oil
younger than himself.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-04-10
DRowHRD n TKE aroKAuH nrvHR.
James Tracey { Rormar asslasnf e Onn
d'Alsae Lost Me Llfs.


James Tracey : Rernar Raslssnf e Cnur
d'Aleae Lost HE Liis.
James Tracey. blacksmith foF The
coIriIle Indian agency ~ Fort Gpokane.
waa drowned IN the Spokane river Sat.
urday, April o "A message % That
effect was received Wednesday from
Davenport By James Graham. This
was supplemented BY later information
giving more OF the particulars.
James Tracey creased the river at
Miles saturday morning IN small boat
70 do some trading. Returning with
the agency clerk. the boat struck = tree
and was capsiEed. Tracey was thrown
out and drowned. The clerk caught
hold OF the tree aud chung 70 q until
drawn on ~ ropes. The body OF
Tracey was not recovered. His wife
was with him at the agency, and their
son was attending G0uxnRa college In
Spokane. He was apprised Of the cat
astrophe. and started a ones 70 the
secene 10 console his stricken mother.
Deceased was about 70 years old and
had been ct the agency for two yeaFs.
Previous 70 going there he had been q
resident Of this place for number Of
yeaEs. following his trade He had
many frisnds here who regret his nm
timely death and much sympathy u
expressed for the afIiicted family,
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-04-10
BRIEFS AHD PERsoHALA

DR.. McPherson. dentist. Ceur d Alene.
Fresh garden seeds al the Idaho Mer-
camille Co.'S.
Dr. Mann went to Spokane wednes
dAY.
David PhIEer Is recovering from an
attack Of sickness.
A little visitor arrived at the resi-.
dence Of c. A. DeSaussure. IL is q
girl.
Sheriff Peas and Deputy Sheriff
Harris were over from Rathdrum Mol.
day.
Cracked corn, whole corn, bran and
shoTts, aad ctsseF feed at tie Idaho
Mercantile Cos.
The usual services win take place
tomorrow. Palm Sunday, In the Catholic
church.
A very pleasant social dance took
place at the COeur d'Alene Inn Thurs
day evening.
John EmPey' came In from Spokane
Thursday morning 10 spend two OF
three days.
The finest stock OF dry goods ever
shown In Cpur d'Alene at the Idaho
Mercantile Co.'S.
sam Smith went TO Spokane wednes.
day morning TO look for work at the
carpenter trade.
Guy Davis came In from Harrison
"Wednesday and renewed his s1bscrir.
ton 10 the PREss.
Last Saturday evening the tirst TRIP
across the lake was made from Harrison
by the Delleville.
Spring and summer tailor made suits
800 samples TO select from. Wlggetl
& Empey Co.
Miss Emma Nicholas rides q hand,
some Rambler wheel which she pur.
chased Of J. II. bethel
The bcst and cheapest llue OF wal
paper. paints and oils just received ii
tne loAto hercaaute 20.
The mineral land commissioner lefl
Monday for standpoint where they have
begun their seasons work.
Messrs. Dyer and Manor. OF Rath
drum. were over "Wednesday night b
attend a meeting Of the Masons.
Millinery AIllllaery,i Finest stock
ever shown In cear d'Alene, at reason
able prices. Idaho Mercantile Co.
There will be q meeting OF the Koot
enai county Christian Eadeayor Uuiol
at Post Falls, Saturday evening. May IL
/ Foand-A pocket.book. Owner car
have same BY SUFFICIENT proof and pay
ing for this notice. Vim. T. Speldel
Fl sherman. Idaho. -
The effects Of John Turner, an &c
count Of whose death appeared In oa
last Issue, were disposed OF last Satar
day at public auction BY Coroner Saith
The proceeds were e6S.s6. Lieut.
George purchased the rowboat tos Sls
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-04-10
azPORz oy THE oRAnD svnT.



csunty. yafi Rssnsunosd EnsesnFs Report q
Other Matters.
TO Hon. Alexander r. Mayhew, Judge
efthe First Judicial district Court, ID
and TOT the county Of Kootenai. state
0f Idaho:
We, the grand jnrors empaneled EoI
the March term Of the court, 1897,
would respectfully submit 70 your honor
that We have thoroughly inquired into
md Investigated al cases within our
knowledge, or 70 which our attention
has been called, while sitting a. grand
jurors At the present term Of this court.
We have visited aud Inspected the
jail, and end that The apartments are
clean, comfortable and neatly kept;
that the bedding for the prisoners Il
warm and comfortable; that the sheriff
and other officials Of the jail are humane
and attentive 70 the prisoners entrusted
70 their care.
We lind, A. regards the strength Of
the Jail, that Il Il . very insecure build
Ing for the safe keeping u prisoners.
The outside wall on the south side Il
giving way to the extent that the
foundation has broken aud Stacked %
that the bricks are FALLING therefsom
and II 10 q question Of but short time
until great portion Of the said south
wall viii fAIl. The windows on the
ground floor are very insecure, 90 much
20 In fncf. that q prisoner confined
within the jail recently escaped through
one Of them after working bat feu
moments. On the inside Of the jail we
tind that the cement floor 1t the south.
west corner has been broken for Z
distance Of three or four feet, and 4
walking stick eau easily be thrust down
several inches In the loose soil. In
several places the iron ceiling Is givine
way.by reason Of the breaking OF the
windows. but we consider them still
insecure, and zee no way In which "a
remedy the evil than 70 20 strengthen
The building that Il win be q perpetual
menace 10 evil doers. instead Of being
. temporary asylum from which prss.
oner could step forth At his pleasure: q
building which would serve as q safe.
guard TO persons aud property.
We iind that the home kept by Mrs
Bigger for the care and comfort Of the
INDECENT poor, IL neat. clean and com.
Portable. and We learn from the singls
inmate that he Is well taken care Of,
supplied with good wholesome food and
warm bedding.
We have inspected the books Of The
various county officials. As well rs the
limited time given Ne would allow, and
iind they are kept ia competent and
bnsiness-llke manner. denoting the
ability Of the heads Of each depart
menL.
Thanking your honor and the officials
Of this court, as well Is the officials oil
the county for the uniform courtesy
extended TO ~ during our deliberations
We are very respectfully your ObedienI
servants,
T. A. MCCARTY. Foreman; PETER
RnoDEBDcK, SOLOMON T. FARR
JouN u. MARTIN. JoHN DUNLAP, J
q. CHAPMAN. JAMES GLEASON, JoHA
CALLAHAN. ID. +. rRUAx. JAS. Fire.
PATRICK, q. A. SHERMAN, WILLIAM
PIPKIN.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-04-10

Chaplain Bsteman has invited the
Rev. ]. Lewis Smith. Of Spokane, TO be
his guest At the post and deliver tive Of
his celebrated lectures on foreign travel.
DR.. Smith has notified the chaplain
that be accepts the invitation and viii
lecture in post han, Fort sherman,
Thursday and Friday evenings, April
10 and 10. The lectures win be for the
general pnblic as well ~ post people.
The lectures win begin at 8 O'Clock
sharp. Subject OF hrst lecture: "A
Night Ia Rome"
Kaianquin & Mcfarland, the tie con
tractors. have fitted up very complete
tie loading machine at the n. r. dock
for the purpose OF loading ties which
they are furnishing the company. The
outfit consists OF steam engine which
prOpels an endless chain running on
cog wheels at each end OF q long frame
placed at an angle from the water TO
the car door. The ties are aoated int
position by one man and the chain
lands them into the car. They have q
contract for shout 5000 ties, 400 Of
which gre already ut the wharf being
loaded.
Mrs. Satins new stock Of millinery,
trimmings, ribbons and notions pnr-
chasep In Chicago for cash, embraces
the latest styles In trimmed and I'M,
trimmed hats and is the largest stock
Of the kind eyer placed on sale here,
thus anOrding an opportunity for q
choice selection. Her prices are very
low. She spent two weeks trimming
hats in one of the largest establish.
ments In Chicago. which enables her to
give her customers the benefit OF the
latest styles and novelties in decorating
An ladies who think Of purchasing q
spring hat should inspect her stock.
We are agents for the celebrsted
Stndebaker wagons and vehicles and
Oliver chilled Plows. Wiggett & En-,
pey Co.
IfyOu wish to subscribe for any OF
the leading newspapers, magazines q
technical journals, either domestic OF
foreign call at this Office. We can
save you money.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-04-10
noasl Iaalan cAIss.

Chief Joseph Of The Nsz peEoos, nov
In spokane on his way 10 LapwAl, viii
taks = place IN history with lilsck
Hawk, pontasc and Tecnm8eh. In the
judgment Of many army otiecS Joseph
h the greatest Of al Indian warriors.
Ills eompAtTios Lawyer YVES greater In
the Impansioned OSatovy Of the council,
bat 10 diplomacy. strategy, Quitk
marches. elusive power and dashlng
courage Joseph has no superior In the
record Of Indian waFefars.
by uature be was prond, defiant and
waFilke. His summer home was In the
wAlIOvA valley Of eastern Oregon, but
when not engaged there Il hunting and
fishing, no roamed nj win from the
California line 20 the CanadlAa bound
~, and from tho Blue mountains TO the
SUBMITS Of the Rocky moantaln&
The invasion Of his broad realm BY
miners and settlers forced upon the
government ita policy Of forming a new
treaty with the Indians, for the purpose
OF combining them 10 two or three reser.
vationa. At = conference held at Lap
val In 1874, between tie various Indian
chiefs and Representatives Of the gov
cFnment. Joseph refused 10 90 upon
either the NVx Perce reservation in Ida.
no and the UmAtilla reservation in
Oregon. This being reported to the
secretary in the interior. an order was
issued that JosephS band should be
permitted 10 remain In the wallowa
valley during The summer and autumn,
aud later the president set aside the
wallowa aud Innaha valleys for Joseph
and his non-treaty Indians.
Thus matters driiied until 1875, when
under pressure from the settlers, the
president resclnded his order, and
another commission was appointed to
negotiate with Joseph and his band.
Joseph hanghtlly replied that he had
not come 10 talk about land; the maker
Of the earth had not portioned e of.
aud man should not; the earth was his
mother, sacred 10 his affections and too
precious to be sold. lie did not wish
10 learn farming, but to live upon such
frults ~ the earth produced for him
without effort. From these principles
Joseph has never departed. To this
day he and his little band on the Col.
vile reservation refuse TO take up the
arts Of peace. They hunt and lIsh and
dwell In teepees.
The government replied that unless
ia reasonable time. Joseph consented
10 be removed, he should be forcibly
taken with HE people and given lands
on the reservation. Ito answered thll
By taking 70 the war patti. Joseph
White Bird and Looking Glass gath.
ervd tlIeIr forces Oa Cottonwood creek
% miles from Lewiston -ostensibly q
comply with the governments com
mand, bat really In preparation for TN
fierce war that followed.
The iist victims were four whit,
men killed on White nlrd creek. OF
June II, 1877, while playing cards, the,
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-04-10
'erR pALENE 4 . eliy OF 100

BUR DAI.ENE y . city Of 100
population, beautifully situated on
hottheEn shore Of the famous Ceur
|euc lake. - miles east Of Spokane
branch line Of the Northern Pacific
Lines Of steamers make regular
y from this city up the lake 20 the
NJ Of navigation on the 81 Joe and
Dc d'Alene Tivegs, connecting a. Old
I lion with the railroad line Into the
~ silver and lead mines. The city h
Of The most noted summer resorts
+ be northwest, aud b becoming more
nlaF each yeaE. la fishing, hunting,
Ming and bathing attractions are al
"a limitless. The finest L. s. mili-
post In The west (fort sherman)
its magnificent forest park rescrva.
Adjoin the city on the west The
htry round about 10 made up Of rich
cultuFal lands and extensive forests
below pine, Or, cedar and tamarae,
the city Il destined 10 become .
Aufactaring center for the products
|hese woods. The business men and
lents are enterpEiAlhg, and take
e In making The place attractive.
Re are Eve church organizations =
tIst, Methodist, Presbyterian. Epls-
II and Roman Catholic. The secret
es are web represented BY = lodge
y Of lasons, Odd Fellows, Knights Of
hlas, A. OF, q. A. n, and womcRS
|ef Corps. The city Is supplied with
tric lIghta good water-works, IN
pant pablIc school baildlng, sash and
) factory, two saw-mllia. two inst
) hotels. bodybuilding yards etc.
re are YET good opportunities 30 en-
D In lucrative business aud In diver.
ia farming. Manufactures are par
hlaFly desired, and are offered extra
ucements. THE summers are TEN.
rate, with sulIielent rainfall 10 insure
|bandant crops, while the winters are
Ice from extreme cold. No better 10.
ation for profitable investments or for
ecuring ideal homes can be found in
be northwest. There Ii always a wei
pine here, among an excellent people,
l a beautiful region and an incompar.
|ele climate.