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Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-08-18
THOUSAND MORE START.
Two Steamers Loaded Down With Cold
Seekers Leave Victoria, IL. c.

Two Steamers Loaded Down With Gold
Seekers Leave Victoria, B. C.
VICTORIA, B. c., Aug. 16.-There
were in Victoria during the morning
close upon 1000 men Of every class
and from every part Of the world who
were just crazy to get started on the
long trip to the new Eldorado.
These men had tickets which will
larry them to Skagway bay on the big
collier Bristol, or on the steamer ISL
ahder, both of which sailed later. The
Bristol had been fitted with hunks and
saiis Tor horses from the bottom of her
aola 70 the top Of her cabin deck and
every bunk and stall was occupied,
ciOse upon 500 men going on the Bristol
aaa al Just as many horses and mules.
ine Islander had just as big a crowd,
Out much of the space on her was taken
Spoy contingent of mounted police,
sneir horses, dogs and outfits. They
,eanze that they have winters trip
%i CiOre them before they reach Dawson
oi'y and are taking dogs and sleighs.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-08-18
SIX MORE INJUNCTIONS.
West Virginia Strike Leaders Enjoined by
Judge jackson.

West Virginia Strike Leaders Enjoined by
Judge jackson.
PARKERsBURG, w. Va, Aug. 16.-1m-
mediately upon Judge Jackson's return
from his vacation he opened court in
chambers and heard applications for ill.,
functions in six cases against Fred
Dilcber, ct al, leaders in the miners
strike in Fayette county. In each case
an injunction was granted. the hear
ing of all the cases for a permanent in.
junction to take place at Charleston on
Nov. 10, although motion to dissolve
the temporary injunction will be heard
in the same city on Sept. Z, should the
defendants so elect. The injunction in
every way prohibits the defendants
from trespassing upon the property OF
each of the plaintiffs or interfering In
any way with either property, business
or miners, either by trespassing, or by
using efforts to induce the men to quit
work
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-08-18
PAN-AMERlCAN CONGRESS.
Said President Mckinley Would Like An
other One Called in 1900.


other One Called in 1900.
WASHINGTON, Aug. l6. - President
Mckinley is said to be in favor of an
other pan American conference, to meet
in 1900. This subject is to be one of the
first discussed, Immediately after the
vacation period is over. 1t will come
up i'll connection with negotiations in
new commercial relations contemplated
by the reciprocity clause of the Dingley
tariff bill.
The administration purposes making
bold play for American trade in South
and Central America and that which
cannot be accomplished during existing
conditions, sought after through the
medium of another American con-
gress. Better means Of transportation,
better methods of banking, and better
system of commercial ratings are requi-
sites, in the opinion of administration
officials, for safer and more satisfac-
tory business intercourse between the
United States and Latin. American
countries
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-08-18

Turin and the army and calling upon
the bands i'll the public square to play
the royal hymn.
Many of the houses are decorated
with flags in honor of the result, and
all the newspapers have issued special
editions giving the details of the en-.
counter.
Extra guards have been mounted at
the French embassy and consulate.
Congratulatory kilograms are show
cred upon the members of the royal
family from all parts Of the country
and many have been received from
abroad.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-08-18
Alleged Insult to Humbert'S
Army Wiped Out on the
Field of Honor.
Prince Henry of Orleans Twice
Wounded in a Duel by the
Count of Turin.
News of the Result Received at
Rome With the Greatest
Enthusiasm.

PARIS, Aug. l6.-The Count of Turin
and Prince Henri of Orleans fought a
duel with swords at 5 a. m. in the Bois
de Marechaux at Vacresson. M. Leon.
tieff acted as umpire. The fighting was
most determined, and lasted 26 minutes.
There were five engagements, of which
two were at close quarters. Prince Henri
received two serious wounds in the right
shoulder and the right side of the alb
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-08-18
Sighted a Large Balloon.

STAvANGER, Norway, Aug. l6.-The
steamer Khonghalfdan, which has just
arrived here, reports that at 4:50 a. IN.
she sighted between Haugesund and
Nivarden large balloon going east
southeast at an altitude of 1900 feet. A
guide Iope about 400 feet long descended
from tae car. 1t is thought probable
that it is the balloon of Catti, the
aeronaut, who ascended Friday at
Urandal with southeasterly wind
blowing.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-08-18
OFFERED TO ECKELS.
Presidency of a New York Trust Com
pany Await His Pleasure.

Presidency of a New York Trust Conn
pany Await His Pleasure.
NEW YORK, Aug. 16.-The rumor was
revived in Wall street that Comptroller
of the Currency Eckels, whose term
soon expires, has been invited to accept
the presidency of a trust company in
this city. Mr.. Eckels' name was prom
inently mentioned some time ago in con-
nection with the presidency of the newly
formed Colonial Trust company, Of
which Roswell p. Flower is the acting
president. The ex-governor accepted
the position with reluctance and with
the understanding that he should be
permitted to retire at an early day. 1t
is said that negotiations between the
directors of the Colonial Trust and Mr..
Eckels have been renewed.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-08-18
L...da,s Scheme for Collec-
,,oo of Royalty on Gold Of
ficially Disclosed.
|,.nonds 10 Per Cent Of Small
producers and Double
That of Larger.
.s,a tors to the Number of a
Thousand Leave Victoria
for the North.

orr,wA, Ont, Aug. IL. The regula-
sons formulated by the Dominion gov
4 lmeut covering the collection Of a royalty
|, cold mined in the Yukon are pub
s,had in the Official Gazette just issued.
They are as follows:
"Tbat upon all geld mined on the
thims referred to is the regulation for
the government of placer mining along
he Yukon river and it's tributaries, a
ROYALTY of 10 per cent shall be levied
| and collected by officers to be appointed
/ for the purpose, provided that the
amount mined and taken from single
claim does not exceed $500 per week,
and in case the amount mined and
taken from any single claim does ex-
sed $500 per week, there shall be levied
and collected royalty OF 10 per cent
upon the
Amount Taken Out Up to $500,
md upon the excess or amount taken
| from any single claim over $500 per
week, there shall be levied and collected
royalty of 20 per cent, such royalty
b form part of the consolidated revenue
and to be accounted for by the officers
who collect the same in due course"
The regulations governing the dis
Osal Of placer mining claims along the
Yukon river and its tributaries are
amended so that entry can only be
granted for alternate claims known as
creek claims and bench claims, bar dig
gings and dry diggings, and that the
other alternate claims are reserved for
the crown, to be disposed Of by public
auction or in such manner as may be
decided by the minister Of the interior.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-08-18
GREAT DEMONSTRATION,

Mr.. Bryan Speaks tn Twenty-Five Thor
sand People at Bntte.
BUTTE, Mon, Aug. l6.-The greatest
demonstration ever witnessed in the
Northwest was the reception given by
the people of Butte to William j. Bryan
and his wife. Mr.. Bryan said it ex-
ceeded any he had seen since the last
campaign. A crowd of $4,000 people
listened to his speech at the West Side
race track. He spoke chiefly en- the
silver question. During the morning
Mr.. Bryan went through the famous
Anaconda copper mine.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-08-18
Station Agent Wounded by Robbers.

WAvERLY, Ia, Aug. l6.-A. L. Hull,
agent of the Chicago Great Western
railroad at Bremen, had an encounter
with two masked robbers about mid
night. They came upon him with
drawn revolvers and ordered him to
throw up his hands. Mr.. Hull refused
to obey their commands, whereupon
they opened fire upon him, two shots
taking effect.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-08-18
VANDALS MAKE Pl.
Completely Wreck the Printing Office of
the Bismarck Settler.

the Bismarck Settler.
BISMARCK, Aug. 16.-The office of
The Settler, owned by w. P. Moffet,
was entered at about a. m. and
wrecked by unknown parties. The de-
struction of the office material was
complete. The type was taken in cases
and loaded into wagon that was
backed up to the back door, the forms
were pied and the contents carried off,
presses were smashed to pieces, books
were taken, and other articles loaded
into the wagon and carried off, and
from the trail of the wagon it is evident
they were thrown into the river. The
office is practically complete wreck
and will have to be outfitted anew be-
fore business can be resumed. There is
no clew to the perpetrators of the deed.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-08-18
SLASHED FIVE POLICEMEN.
Supposed Anarchist Creates Great Excite-
ment at Pittsburg.

ment at Pittsburg.
PITTsBURG, Aug. l6.-James Ebert,
arrested as suspicious character and
supposed to be an anarchist, created big
excitement at No. police station by
slashing five policemen with razor.
One Of the officers, George Mcintyre, is
horribly cut on the face, one wound eK-
tending from the ear to the thorax TAX
ing part of he ear. His condition is
serious. The others, George Cole,
James McEver, w. Z. Corless and
William Kenneym are badly cut, but
not seriously. Ebert, after cutting his
way through the guard Of l5 policemen,
made his escape from the station by
jumping 80 feet from rear window,
hotly pursued by officers, while blood
streamed from their wounds. After q
chase of several squares Officer Corless
finally fired his revolver, the bullet
taking effect in Elbert's right arm, and
he was then captured. The man fought
desperately and had to be dubbed into
insensibility before he could be taken
back to the station.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-08-18
SILVER GETTING TOO CHEAT
Great Mine at Creedc, Colo, Likely to
Close Down.

Close Down.
DENVER, Aug. lot is probable that
the great silver mine at Creede, Colo,
will be closed down OH account of the
low price of silver unless railroad and
smelling rates are reduced. Several
conferences have been held between the
mine owners and the smelter and rail.
load officials and it is said the latter
evinced disposition to make every
concession possible in order to keep the
mines in operation. 1t is also under.
stood that the miners at Creede are
willing to accept reduction of wages
from S3 per day of eight hours to $2.75
in wet mines and $3.50 in dry rather
than have the mines closed.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-08-18
University Professor Badly Injured.

MILWAUKEE, Aug. l6.-A special to
The Journal from Madison, Wis, says:
Professor Lincoln of the State univer.
sity is suffering from the effects OF an
explosion which occurred while he was
at work in the chemical laboratory. he
was thrown across the room by the ex.
plosion and when found by the janitor
two hours later was still unconscious
He VIII be disdgprsd by the accident.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-08-18
NOT IN THE TRUST.

Illicit Whisky Stills Found in the Heart
of the City of Chicago.
CHICAGO, Aug. l6.-Detectives and
internal revenue officers raided a little
frame house in Twenty.sixth place and
found an illicit distillery capable of
turning out 90 gallons of moonshine
whisky day. Samuel NARROW, Prus-
sian Jew, and his son, were taken in as
proprietors oe the place Several illicit
distilleries have been located almost in
the heart of the city and other arrests
will probably follow.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-08-18
Allowed Miners to Enter Decatur.

DECATUR. Ills, Aug. 16. AT the re-
quest of committee of miners Mayor
Taylor allowed body of 400 Springfield
and Pena miners to march into the city
to attend mass meeting i'll the interest
of the strike, stipulating that they
should leave the city before night.
There was no disturbance of any kind.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-08-18
CHANGE HANDS
Brooks Company Sells to Duluth Or
ganizatiOn.

GRAND FORKS, N. D., Aug. 16.-An
important transfer of property took
place during the day, in which the
Brooks Elevator company sold their en-
tire line of elevators, 30 in number,
with capacity of 100000 bushels, to
the Duluth Elevator company, recently
orga nized at Minneapolis. The sale in.
cludes the entire equipment and stocks
ON hand of the Brooks elevator here,
the largest in the state. The houses are
mainly on the lines of the Great North.
ern and Northern Pacific.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-08-18
OuTY ON MINERS OUTFITS,
''uaoians Say They Are Only the Gus
tOmary Ones.


. "AsHlNGToN, Aug. 16.-Mr. Adam,
s~ BRITISH charge d'affaires, has tele-
sapned the department of state that
s Ae customs charges on miners outfit
~ ~ hiohdike arriving from Dyea and
saer @ points are those authorized by
@uilary revenue laws of Canada. No
oas. 0pSVlai regulations were made. On the
suu'rary, the instructions sent were to
clo.l p p' miners blankets, personal
ns" uaIing IN use and broken packages or
ntonsa DIVISIONS being used; also cooking
ensiis In use. To make food allow.
toS e eiear instructions have been given
,G., 'ue season to customs officer at Ia.
A tba 70 exempt 100 pounds of food for
dntv. .ourney' charging ordinary customs
uusy only on excess.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-08-18
Becomes a Free Silver ORGAN.

n,sa. ,s1FnERsoN, Ia, Aug. 18.-The Den.
mo"a bulletin, one Of the leading sound
been democrat papers of Iowa, has
~sn ~ sold to syndicate of free silver
ds,a.a a headed by j. B. Roman, who was
fan fl''vu ~ by Congressman Dolliver last
s;l.. ihe paper has declared for free
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-08-18
Trial of Canovas' Assassin.

Ansso,'A ssa,sERA, Spain, Aug. le.--Michel
cons.u, io, aiias Coli, was tried here by
Canan for the murder of Senior
the as o,a uei Castillo. The sentence Of
upt,i ,Iiv;u,1martial - l will not be divulged
uema y mas been confirmed by the su.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-08-18
Structural Steel Advances.

CLEVELAND, Aug. l6.-An advance of
81 ton in the price of structural steel
has been made at the mills in this city
within the past three or four days and
another advance is looked for.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-08-18
Trp mps Crack a Safe.

MOTLEY, Mimi, Aug. l6.--Two men,
supposed to be tramps going to the Da
kota harvest fields, lrcke into A. L,
Cole & Co.'s safe and t. ok 1926. There
are celtain clues which may lead to do
lection,
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-08-18
CAUSED JOY IN ROME.

Result of the Duel Received With the
Greatest Enthusiasm.
ROME, Aug. IL. The news of the re.
suit of the duel has been received with
the greatest enthusiasm. Crowds filed
the streets, cheering for the Count VI
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-08-18
WILLING TO FIGHT AGAIN
Greeks Dissatisfied With the Delay I'm
Concluding Peace Negotiations.

ATHENS, Aug. l6.-The tactics OF
Germany in the peace negotiations and
the continued delays of Tewfik Pasha
are producing good deal of agitation
here in favor of an appeal to the govern
ment to continue the war with Turkey
by means of an obligatory loan.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-08-18

The REGISTER has the most COM
plete job office in this section of 3
South Dakota. Skilled printers. 2
Prices always right. X
The Florence tribune., 1897-08-14

FLoapacE, Ariz.i July Is, ls07.i
 Board of Equalization met, all mem be7s present
 HhitloclS, Ed, ordered added and added to list furniture, slO; raise on south quarter section 31, township g south, range IS east, l6O acres, from $l60 to 1920; on west half of northeast quarter of northeast quarter section 31, township g south, range IS east, 120 acres, from $l2O to $24O; on lot section 6, township 10 south, range IS east, 40 acres, from $40 to sSO; on horses from s3O to sl0.
 Waldo, D., ordered raise on 1 horses from $40 to $sO.
 Wills, Mrs. T. N, ordered added and added to list 50 cattle, $500.
 Waldo, H., ordered raise on horses from $85 to SSo.
 Yescas Lautario, ordered added and added to list personal property, $35 !; raise on east half of southeast quarter section F, township 1 south, range 10 east, 80 acres, from $64O to $500; on 3 horses from $S0 to $60.
 Young, P. R., ordered added and add ed to list 700 cattle, raise on cattle from 300 head at $9 to 1000 head at $l0; raise on ? mules from $20 to s3O.
 Young, Il. H., ordered added and added to list 25 cattle, raise on cattle from 75 head at $9 to 100 to $1o; raise on improvements on section Sl, town ship south, range 15 east, 160 acres, from a250 to ss5o ;-farm tools, t1o.
 Zsilwager John, ordered added and adaea to list soo cattle, raise on cattle
 m 100 head at t9 to 1890 head at $l0; on Eddle horses from s150 b 42z5 added l spring wagon, SEQ.
 Manning, J. T., ordered added and added to list improvements on ranch, $50; l saddle horse, s15; 200 cattle, 5000; saddle, $10.j
 Heckle, Robt., ordered added and added to list 100 cattle, 5000.
 Chamberlin, F. A., ordered added and added to list 65 cattle, raise on cattle from 125 head at s9 to l9O head at $1O.
 Board adjourned to July 18th, 1897. JOHN MILLER, F. 4. CHAMBERLIN, Chairman.
 Clerk. By T. A. LoNEReAS, Deputy Clerk.
The Florence tribune., 1897-08-14
OFFICE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS,
 FLORENCE, Ariz., July IA, 1897,

OfFlCE DOA1tD OF ODREht lbOhss
 FLORENCE, Ariz., July IA, l897.)
 Board of Equalization met, all mem- bers present.
 Thomas, Mrs. E. T., ordered reduced on half interest in Moreau ranch from $150 to $100; ordered added and added to list 50 cattle, raise on cattle from 158 head at $9 to POS head at BIO per head.
 Villar, Jos, ordered raise on horses from $20 to $40.
 Vallas, Teodora, ordered added and added to list 125 cattle, raise on cattle from 25 head at $9 to 150 head at $10; raise on work horses from $45 to $60.
 Vail, A. H., ordered added and added to list Improvements on ranch at Ara vaipa, $2o0; ? horses, $40.
 Whitney, c. L., ordered raise on east half of northwest quarter section 10, township south, range 9east, 40 acres, from $250 to s40O; on horses from $2C to $40.
 Walrich, C., ordered raise on north half of northwest quarter and north half of southeast quarter and north east quarter section 8, township
The Florence tribune., 1897-08-14
OFFICE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

OFFICE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS,
 FLORENCE, Ariz., July 19, 1897.)
 Board of Equalization met, all mem- bers present.
 spinas, Jos, appeared for himself, Jacob spinas and A. F. spinas. The following persons were sworn and testified in their behalf: Victoriana Lopez, Geo. Lopez, Jose Herreres, Joaquin Escandra. It was ordered that the raise on the Spinas brothers cattle as made by the Board should stand.
 Avenente, Juan, ordered raise on value of 4 horses from s2O to $40, orig inal assessment on cattle to stand.
 Walker, J. D., estate of, ordered re- duced on fractional part block 1o5, town of Florence, and improvements from s5S00 to s35OO.
 Turner, Thos., ordered reduced on block 1S6, Florence Townsite, from $50 to sl5.
 Stevens, Mary E., by D. c. Stevens, ordered raised on half interest in block 80, Florence Townsite, from s2OO to $25O; reduced on improvements on block 30 from $400 to $s5o.
 Stevens, Mary E., trustee. raised on half interest in block 80, Florence rownsite, from $2oo to $25O; reduced on improvements on same from s4o0 to $35o.
 Caplett, Nelson, by D. c. Stevens, original assessment to stand on block 59, Florence Townsite, raised on value of improvements of same from s75 to $1oo.
 Burbank, J. A., ordered raised on 1eo acres in section 2l, township south, range 10 east, from $12oO to sleO0, and 10 acres of same without water right was valued at $50.
 Whitney, c. L., ordered that improve ments on east half of section 10, town ship south, range east, 80 acres, stand as originally listed.
 Edof, J. P, by Whitney, original assessment to stand on section 10, township south, range g east, 160 acres, 30 acres of same not cultivated.
 suter, J., ordered raise on value of south half block 147 from $10O to $50 ]; on Improvements from $750 to $s50.
 Stratton, E. O., enormously assessed as to cattle, ordered stricken from list.
 Thomas, Anton, ordered raise on
 Continued on fourth page.)
The Florence tribune., 1897-08-14

By T. A. LoNEReAS, Deputy Clerk.
The Florence tribune., 1897-08-14

Train No. connects with Southern Pacific l9, passing Maricopa at 10:0S D. m. Train No. connects with Southern Pacific 20 passing Maricopa at .15 e. m. Connections made at Phoenix with s. F., P. ( P. k. R. for Prescott and Congress Connections made at Mesa with stage for Goldheld, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at l2:s0. for Florence and Globe, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at i o'clock q, m, Trains stop on signal.
 Pullman Palace Sleeping Car on trains Nos. and between Phoenix and Maricopa. -Iickets sold to all principal point4 and bag
 gage checked to destination.
 \. K. HASTEN, c. C. MCNEIL,
 President. Gen. Supt. I. B. SANFORD,
 Genl Freight & Pass. Agent.
The Florence tribune., 1897-08-14
OFFICE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS,
 FLORENCE Ariz.. LnIv IS. 12N-

rLokENCE, ArlL., Juiy 10, 1oSf.l Board of Equalization and Supervis- ors met, all members present.
 Whitlow, Allen and Chas., ordered added and added to list 10 cattle, raise on cattle from 40 head at 30 to 25o head at s1O.
 White, Nicholas, ordered added and added to list 150, cattle raise on cattle from 25o head at $9 to 400 head at $l0. Clark, Mrs. Ella G., ordered added and added to list fractional part Clark's tract, adioing Florence and Western Addition, being a strip between II. D. Cassi1ay and c. D. Beppy. value s25. Long, Mary E., ordered added and added to list 45 cattle, raise on eattl, from 30 head at $9 to 70 head at BIO. Board then met as Supervisors.
 Warrants ordered drawn in favor O P. R, Brady, Treasurer, for certifcat' No. 20 for $1S.S0 and certificate NO. 70. for s26, on expense fund.
 The Treasurer was instructed t' make the following transfers;
 From contingent fund to expens' fund $s0.
 From contingent fund to count. 
 interest fund $1S0.
 Bond of August Kegel, Justice Peac Mammoth precinct, for 5000, with E W. Childs and Chauncey Buzan a sureties was approved, and clerk in structed to notify him.
 Demand IS, F. A. Chamberlin, fo $861 for stamps, etc., allowed and war rant ordered drawn on contingen fund.
 Board adjourned as Board of Equal ization and Supervisors to July 17tl 1S97
 JOHN MILLER, F. A. CHAMBERLIN, Chairman Clerk. By T. A. LoSEReAN, Deputy Clerk.