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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-30

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Connecticut western news., 1897-01-28
Pine Cone Fires.

Few dwellers in the city. even if they enjoy the soul satisfying luxury of an open fire, know how to make it yield them all of the @sthetio pleasure which it is capable of yielding to those who have found which of the woodland treasures make richest fuel for the flames and the prettiest pictures in the coals.
 The pine cones that fall from the trees in autumn and are now strewing the ground make a very beautiful fire when laid upon the burning logs of the fire place or on the anthracite in the grate. They flare up with a bright, steady flame until burned to a glowing red cinder, each cone preserving its shape and outline and remaining 2 thing of beauty till it finally falls into kaleido- scopic fragments,
 Small branches or twigs of lichen covered oak CT hickory also make de- lightful top fuel for the open fire, the tiny moses emitting many eolored lights and the cheery cracking trying in vain to drown the singing of the pixie, or fairy, in the wood, as the leg end has it, but which peculiarly sooth- ing sound cold science attributes to an imprisoned insect t-Philadelphia Rec. ord. -
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-28
SENATORS ELECTED.
Many States Present Their Fsvorite Sons
 With TogAs,

WAsHINGroS, Jan. 26.-Much interest Is felt here in the election of United States senators by the legislatures of the various states The following is list of senators thus far elected:
 New York-Thomas c. Platt (Rep.). Pennsylvania-BoiesP Penrose (Rep.). California-George c. Perkins (Rep. j. reelected.
 Delaware-Robcrt R. Kenney (Dem Indiana-Charles W. Fairbanks (Rep.) Wisconsin-John c. Spooner (Rep.). Connecticut-Orville H. Platt (Rep.), reelected
 Missouri-George c. Vest (Dem.), re- elected
 North Carolina-Jeter 0. Pritchard (Rsp.), reelected.
 Colorado = Henry NJ Teller tSilver Rep.) reelected.
 Nevada-John P. Jones (Pop ], re-elect- ed
 North Dakota-Henry c. Hansbrough (Rep.) reelected.
 Arkansas-James K. Jones Dan.) re- elected.
 New Hampshire-Jacob H. Gallinger (Rep.), reelected.
 Hlinois-William F.. Mason (Rep.l. Kansas-William A. Harris Pop.). South Carolina-Joseph H. Earle Dem.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-28
AGAINST THE TRUSTS.
A Bill to Aboiish Them Introduosd In sh
 New Jsrssy Legislature.

A Bin to Abolish Them Introduced In shs
 New Jsrsey Legislature.
 TRENTON, Jan 26.-Another effort will be made this year to pass an antitrust bill. Senator Daily has introduced a bill in the senate the purpose of which Is to declare Illegal all trusts, combinations and pools intended to fix fictitious prices on the ne- cessities of life.
 The bill is the same as that introduced in the house last year by Mir. Allen and which was smothered to death at the in- stigation of the score or more big trusts existing under New Jersey law.
 The state of New Jersey Is the home of nearly all the large trusts in the United States-that is, the state in which their charters are granted-and there is no law to prevent them.
 MT. Daly's bill provides that all trusts, combinations, pools, agreements or ar rangements between persons for the pur- pose of buying, selling or fixing the price upon any article of merchandise shall be declared to be a conspiracy to defraud and unlawful and against public policy.
 Any person or persons connected with or in any wise conducting such pools or trusts shall be subjected, upon conviction, to fine of not less than Sl ,000 nor moro than s10, 900. or imprisonment for not less than two years or more than five years
 The bill is in the hands of the commit tee on corporations Senator Daily pro- poses to push the bill until it is disposed of in some manner.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-28
Proceeding. ss .A. w.~a.

WASHINGTON, Jan. ai.-In tho senate tho legislative, executive and judicial ap- propriation bill, carrying approximately s9a, 0OO, GOO, was passcd also bill for the construction of new custom house In New York. Mir Turpic of Indiana con tinued his speech in opposition to the Nicaragua canal hill.
 In the house the tlme was mainly spcnt i'm discussion of the Yost Tucker election contest
 WASHINGTON, Jan. a2.--In the senate there was a spirited discussion of tho Nioa- ragna canal bill, and m intellectual cffore was made by Mir. Morgan to nx date for the final voto..
 Tucker election contest was concluded, was adopted confirming Mir. Fuckers title as the representative from the Tenth Nir- Einia district
 WASHINGTON. Jan. s3.-In the scnats yesterday letter was rcad frum Minister Rodriguez, representative of the Gr~ater Republic of Central America, which in. cludcs Nicaragua, In effect protesting against the construction of the Sioarapua. canal by the United States The letter created a sensation and was the theme of . spirited debate Mr. Morgan of Alabama declared that the letter was inspired hy the British opposition to Amcrioan con trol of the proposed waterway. Mir. 1frs pie of Indiana strongly denounced the ad- ministration's Cuban policy.
 In the house the bill to provide for hold ing terms of tho United States court of the eastern district ot Texas at the town ot Beaumont was passed over tho proSi> dents veto by vote of IA to os.
 WASHINGTON. Jan. sf.-In the senate yesterday the consideration of the Nioa- ragua canal bill was continued, and thero was further dchate of an exciting charne- ter A resolution intrcduccd by Mr. Nor gan was finally adopted asking the state department for all eorrcspoDdenos relatinR 10 tho Nicaragua canal since iNs7 bctwcen the United States and any minister or rep resentstive of Nicaragua, A number of minor bills on the calendar were passed, The housc was not in session.
 WASHINGTON, Ian. ed.--In tho sonass yesterday Mir Turpic of Indiana spoke In favor of tho reco@nitlon of Cuban inde- rcndence and strongly denounced the Span ish war policy and Captain General wey> Ter A memorial asking the senate to in~ vestigato the conduct of the rcccnt eleos ton In Delaware wns presented. Knlogscs on the late Charles F. Crisp were Iro> nounced.
 The house took up tho Indian appruprs~ ation bill In committee of tho whole Tho senate bill for the survey of a water route from tho iettics through the ship canal to Galveston was naSscd.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-28
weyler's Close Call.

"GytWfN Sko>E S&tts
 HAVANA, via Key West, Jan. e3.-Gen- eral weyler has received his baptism of fire in the field. He may even have been astounded by the brilliancy of the flash of the insurgent steel before his very eyes.
 At all events, ten of his special escort of guides, a corps of Cuban negroes who en- joy the distinction of guarding the person of the captain general when he takes the field, arrived hero Tuesday night seriously wounded with machete thrusts Several have since died.
 Eight members of the same corps, all wounded, reached Havana on Wednesday morning. From their accounts 1t Is clear that early on Tuesday morning the rebels under Aranguren and Arrange made & startlingly bold and dashing attempt to capture the captain general, which was nearly crowned with success.
 General Weyler, who was marching sur rounded by the column of Colonel Scgura, entered the village of Quatro Camiros on Monday afternoon. Orders were at once given that all the inhabitants should leave their homes within two hours. The vil- lage being deserted, the torch was applied, and all the houses, about 300 in number, were destroyed.
 The captain general then proceeded to- ward Yopaste, Is kilometers farther on the road to Guines Yopaste was reached after nightfall, and corps of guides was sent forward to reconnoiter General Wey- Ter, with the main Spanish column under Colonel Segura, halted some distance out side the village.
 The insurgents, at the orders of their leaders, Aranguren and Arango, had con cealed themselves in the houses In tho town. Their plans were evidently well laid. and 1t is quite probable that they might have succeeded in capturing the de- sired prize, the Spanish commander him. self And in any event, from their covert, they could have inflicted great loss upon the Spanish column as 1t entered the town unpreparcd for an ambush conceived un- der such unusual circumstances and in 90 bold a manner.
 Unfortunately for the fulfllment of the design of the insGrgent leaders, while the Spanish scouts were engaged in the recon- noissance, the guns of some of the conceal cd rebels were accidentally discharged. giv- ing the alarm to the royal troops.
 Before the Spanish advance guard recov- cred from its surprise the rebels, seeing that their plan had partially failed, rushed from their places of concealment and at- tackled the enemy with great fury, intiiot- ing severe loss in their resistless onslaught. 50 bold in fact was the inSurgent column that it pursued the rapidly retreating Span iarSis to a point almost within range of the troops in General Wcyler's main body and easily within the compass of field glass if the captain general had cared to inspect the dispersal of his own soldiers
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-28
Lover, p.r,.d by i. Cav. In.

SHAMoKIN. Pa. Jan. a6.-while Frcd. srick Grseber and Miss Maud Gothic were driving along the public road half mile east of hero. the earth caved in, and they were precipitatod into an abandoned mine working. The accident occurred about s yclock at night, and the searching parties were unable to locate the couple until o'clock in the morning, Miss Gothie's body was horribly hrAisc,i, and death must have been instantaneous, Both of Mr. Crackers feet were frozen and one les broken, and he was almost dead from CT. !. posure It Is feared that he cannot recover. 1hs two were engaged "a ee msrrisd-
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-28

campaigns, and prospects for success arc good She urged a more thorough local or ganization for the education of the voters. What we need, ," she said, "is house to house educational work throughout every precinct We may carry amendments with out education of this kind, but we are not likely to-"
 Rev. Anna Howard Shaw of Philadel- phia reported on the work in California, where she spent most of the past year with Miss Anthony, speaking twice daily for several months, and found only five places in the entire state where the largest hall would hold their audiences Laura Clay of Kentucky spoke for that state, telling of satisfactory progress in the recognition of women upon state boards and in social legislation asked for by women.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-28
Casino at Cranford Burned.

ELIZABETH, N. J., Jan. 26.-The Casino at Cranford has been totally destroyed by fire The building was a new one and was occupied by the Cranford Country club. The loss is $l5, ,000, with insurance s10,- 900. While fighting the flames four fire Rlen went out upon the ice on the river snd broke through. They were rescued with difficulty. One of them was uncon- scious and his condition Is critical.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-28
Gave Himself Up In Earnest

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 27.-A man giving the name of James Kelly called at the offiss of Chief of Detectives Desmond and stated that he wished to surrender himself to the authorities. Detective Badger asked the man to be seated, and he had scarcely taken chair when he thrust the blade of a pocketknife into the left side of his throat and bled to death before anything could be done for him. The man did not say why he wished to give himself up nor where he came from.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-28
Horses Perish Tn Flames.

TOLEDO, Jan. 27.-The explosion of a gasoline stove in the harness room of Jo- seph Popp's livery barns caused a destruo- tive blaze. Twelve valuable coach and Hooded horses were suffocated by the smoke, while 20 others were so badly burn- ed that the majority of them will have to be shot. The total loss will aggregate $50, : 900 on horses, carriages and harness and ss,000 on building. The thermometer stood three degrees below zero during the progress of the fra
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-28
weyier May Fight a Duel.

KEY WEST, Jan. 26.-A duel between General Weyler and Admiral Navarro Is expected in Havana in consequence of the reported loss of the gunboat Cometa. There has been friction between them on account of the navy's poor work, and General Weyler's caustic comments on this loss of vessel are said to have in- creased the Ill feeling, When they met last, personal collision Is said to have been aycrted only by the interference of officers nr,asant
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-28
I.xov Bul Pa.se. A.sembly.

ALBANY, Jan. 26.-After a spirited de- bate the assembly passed the Lexow bill for the investigation of trusts by 8 vote of 99 to B. Mir. Robbins of Alleghany coun- ty was the only Republican who voted against it and in explanation of his vote asserted that investigation was not needed, but measure for the suppression of trusts and harmful business combinations, which were already known to exist. The Lexow bill passed the senate last week and now goes to the governor.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-28
FOODFORTHE FLAMES
DESTRUCTIVE BLAZE IN THE HEART
 OF PHILADELPHIA.

Over s1.50o.0oo Worth of Property De-
 Biaxe In syracuse-Many People Hurt
 In a Chicago Fire.
 PHILADKLrHIA, Jan. a7.-one of the most valuable blocks of buildings in this city has been destroyed by fire It was the block bounded by Market, Thirteenth, Fill bert and Juniper streets, in the very heart of the city. A few steps to the right looms the nAssive city hall, around the corner stands the Pennsylvania railroad termi- nal, and directly across the way John Wanamakers great store stretches from street to street. So fierce were the flames and so strong the wind which aided its destructive work that even this building, distant the width of Market street, was saved almost by a miracle from total de- struction, and Mir. Wanamaker places his loss at $l00, 900.
 The total loss Is variously estimated at from $1 900, 900 to e, 500, 900. The losses are very generally covered by insurance.
 The fire originated in the basement of the six story building extending from 1909 to 1917 Market street, occupied in the low sr hoors by Hanscom Bros, grocers, and above by the umbrella factory of Hirsh Bros The smoke was discovered by a po- liceman. who promptly turned In an alarm, but the fire made such headway that be- fore the engines could be put to work the building was a mass of flames. With un- controllable rapidity, it then spread in all directions, destroying about 30 buildings before it had been finally controlled. The fire reached the big tower of Wanamaker's s store about an hour after it started, and the enc yies of the department were then concentrated upon saving that building. The tower WAS entirely destroyed, together with the valuable clock and chimes The roof all along the Market street front was badly damaged, and a great deal of the stock in the front of the store suffered from-smoke and water.
 Several firemen were hurt, but none seri- eusly, and one man dropped dead from ex- citement. He was John L. Felt, bookkeep- CT in the employ of carpet firm at 1920 Market street. Felt, who was an old man, became excited while helping to get goods out of the store and succumbed to heart disease. He was a native of Boston.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-28
Bread Riot. In sn.in.

LONDON, Jan. a6.-A Madrid dispatch to The Daily Mail says that snow and rain storms threaten great floods in Spain. Narrowing distress prevails in Andalusia. At Jaen the people are plunde-ing the breadshops, and thousands are begging in vhe streets Similar scenes, accompanied by fights with the police, have occurred in many other towns. The authorities arc powerless to cope with the destitution.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-28
Great n,.trs.. In nafraIe.

BUFFALO, Jan. 26.-Hundreds of people crowded around the office of the overseer of the poor yesterday seeking aid. The present cold snap has brought to light an extraordinary number of cases of destitu- ton in this city. Officer kenngant said that there are at present ?, 500 families re- ceiying city help. The money appropriated by the city for relief, s10,o00. Is being spent at the rate of s4, 900 a week, and the appropriation will be exhausted before the year Is half over If the pressnt distress continues
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-28
Children Burned to Death.

OLEARFIELD, Pa, Jan. 2T.-Four small solored children named Webb were burned to death in fire which destroyed dou- ble dwelling house at Curwensville near here. The house was occupied by the Webbs and another colored family, all of whom escaped in safety except the little ones. The building was owned by the Elk Tanning company, which lost large tan nery at the same place by fire Monday.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-28
WOMAN SuEFRAGISTS.
snsan R. Anthony Opens the Natiosai
 Convention With an Address.

Convention With Address.
 DEs MoINEs, Jan. 27.-The National American Woman Suffrage annual meet ing opened here with fair attendance. Seventeen states were represented.
 Rachel Foster Avery, corresponding sec retary, reported over ?, 900 articles publish ed during the past year in nearly zoo pa- pers and read by more than l 1000, 900 peo- pie in 49 states Although the national headquarters at Philadelphia had done good work during the past year at an ex- pense of q 800, she recommended the re- moval of the headquarters to New York to cooperate with the national organization.
 Susan B. Anthony, president, delivered her annual address 1t was devoted large ly to statement of the work in Califor- mia, which she regarded as very satisfao- tory. She said that California's defeat is simply victory deferred, for the legisla- ture Is sure to resubmit an amendment And they will be victorious in November, 1898. Nevada, Oregon, Washington and
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-28
Frozen to Death.

CHICAGO, Jan. 27.-Thc intense cold continues In this city, causing great suf- fering An unknown man was found fln- zen to death just outside the village of Finley Park, on the Rock Island railroad. This Is the second death from the cold. Several cases of severe freezing were also reported. one or two of which will result; in the loss of hands or feet.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-28
Had Blaze In syraouse.

SYRACUSE. Ian. 26.-Fire last night de- stroyed the Dillaye block and part of the Butler block on South Salina street and damaged the Keeler block on Clinton street The following stores were burned out: W. W. Kimban & Co, pianos and or gans; New York Cloak house, Palmer's s millinery store. The total loss Is about sl0O, 900; mostly insured.
 The intense cold and a heavy gale ef win6 saade fire fighting the hardest kind of work. The flames were confined within high walls, and it was impossible to reach them with streams except from the Salina street front Finally lines of hose were laid on the roofs of adjoining buildings, and after five hours of work the flames were got under control
 The store of ]. W Yale & Co. was crushed by the falling of the roof of the Butler block. Colonel J. W. Yale. Mrs Wesley Yale and Mrs George K. Frazer, prominent society people, were in the store on the ground floor. The falling timbers cut them of from the street, and as the rear of the establishment was a maas of flames 1t seemed almost impossi- ble that they should escape. They succeed ed in crawling down the freight elevator shaft, however, and forcing their way through masses of dsbris and escaped by the cellars of adjoining property.
 One fireman was struck by falling brick and seriously injured A rumor late last night that two women and man had perishsd cannot be verified They were seen a3 the top of the Dillaye block just before the roof fell, but it is thought that they escaped by the rear. The thermometer registered below zero, and the spectacle presented by the confagration was ex- tremely interesting. The fire is supposed to have started in the New York cloak house, but its exact cause is unknown.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-28
ElSlE'S GRANDMOTHER.

Though her noble features seem
 The embodiment of rest, Like the saints of whom we dream In the heaven of the bless Yet she's wearyi Many a day -. Has she marched with life's gay throng; Those she loved have dropped away Why must she live on 90 longf wearied of unrighted wrongs;
 Frightened by the worlds dark frown: Life's last act is done: she longs
 For the curtain to go down. Slowly with each peaceful breath Days and years crept toward their sum. Yet she never asks for death;
 When God wills it. let 1t come Dearest are you near the endf
 Are your loved ones dying fasta Have you not one little friend
 Who will love you to the lastf Oh. when hfe's great eddying whiri Leaves me stranded somewhere. too, May have some little girl
 To love me as love youi -Hobert Beverly Hale in Youths Companion
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-28
yle,,m. .f al. H.r,soa.s..

LONDON. Jan. e5.-A dIspceth to Tho Times from Tchcran, Pcrs<a. reports that ], 400 bodies have becn rvoovcred from tho ruins which resulted fro1, tho recent earth sian gulf the Inhabitants of which wers estimated to number 5. 600, mostly ArsbsL
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-28
Bremen Injured In Chicago.

CHICAGO, Jan. 21.-Seven firemen and two spectators were badly hurt at a fire which destroyed the Williams block on Monroe street
 The injured men arc Jeremiah O Rourke, fireman, struck by falling wall, will prob ably die; John Workman, fireman, fell in- to the building when roof collapsed, body badly crushed, may die; Patrick Platter son, fireman, struck by falling bricks, leg broken; Jeremiah Redcraft, fireman, both ankles broken by falling wall; James Bar ker, captain engine company, badly burn sd about head and neck; Sherman P. Quinlan, fireman, leg broken and body badly bruised by falling wall; Harry Geoghegan. fireman, fell from building, leg badly wrenched; two unknown young men struck by falling shutter, badly cut and bruised
 The fire originated in the basement of the building and spread with such rapid ity that within a few minutes it had be- come utterly useless for the f1reluen to at tempt to save the structure. After hard fight they managed to confne the flames to the walls of the Williams block, but they were able to save nothing in it
 The total damage to the building and contents is estimated at s3S6, ,000.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-28
Major Mckinley. Sister Hurt.

CANTON, O., Jan. 23.-Miss Helen Mo Kinley, the president elects sister, slipped and fell on the ice on the sidewalk near the Mckinley homo in West Tuscarawas street. One of the bones in her right wrist was broken.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-28
wsrkmsn Burned to Death.

JACKSON, O., Jan. 27.-The Star fur
 mace has been destroyed by fire, caused by , the bursting of the stack. Hugh Martin
 and Frank Davis, workmen, were burned | to death.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-28
Another Hank Failure.

OLYMPIA, Wash, Jan. 27-The First National bank has closed. The liabilities are slo0, 900; assets, s226, ,Oo0. Tho failure was caused by the withdrawal of the state deposit of s25, ,00o,