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Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04
THE TARIFF BILL IN THE SENATE.
Progress of the Measure From One
Schedule to Another.

Washington, May 91.-The tariff bill was
further considered in the senate Satur-
day. On the paragraph as to unsilvered
cast polished plate glass, small size, Sena-
tor Jones of Arkansas moved to reduce
the rate from cents a square foot. The
amendment was defeated by a vote of q
to ~, 1t was party vote. The demo-
Gratis for and the republicans against the
amendment Senators Heitfeld and Petit
grew voted with the democrats and Sena-
tor Jones of Nevada with the republicans
Senator Jones of Arkansas moved a re-
duction of the rate on silvered plate glass
(z4x3O from 10 to cents per square foot
In yea and nay vote the amendment
was defeated-lS to 2S. Senator Jones
again moved reduction from II to 6
cents per square foot on cast polished
glass tsilvered, 16x2D, but on a yea and
nay vote the amendment was defeated
IL to rs. The committee amendments on
cast polished plate glass, slvered and
unsilvered, and looking glass plates, were
then agreed to. The senate then adjourn
ed till Tuesday.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04
NORTHWESTERN MINES
MANY MEN UP THE MAIN KETTLE
RIVER AND WEST FORK.
Continued Shipments From an Old
Cedar Canyon PrOperty-A
Look Over the Country.

Prospectors who have returned from
the main Kettle river. and others from
the west fork of that river, report that
at least 50 men are now up in those To-
calities prospecting for minerals. Nu-
merous locations have already been made
and samples of the minerals discovered
have been brought down for assay Pros
pectors are already about 40 miles UP the
main river and nearly so miles UP the
west fork. both distances being from the
junction of Rock creek with Kettle river,
one prospector states that up the main
river ledge has been traced for 5000
feet on the surface, and that there is a
comparatively large area of fairly open
land which is fast being pre-empted. o.
tensibly for agricultural and pasture pur-
poses.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04
smeIter Project at seattle.

William Selover of Portland, represent
ing syndicate of Milwaukee capitalists.
was in Seattle the other day with a view
or obtaining a bonus and concessions in
heu of the establishment in Seattle of a
sl'ooo,oo0 smelter refining plant. A citi-
zens committee, consisting of Mayor
Wood, c. L. Webb and Maurice McMick-
en-, waited upon Mr.. Selover and in
formed him that Seattle was not dis
posed to offer anything in the nature
OF a cash Involvement, but that she would
donate a site of 20 acres of ground con
veniently located. Those who have con-
ferred with Selover say there is no doubt
lnat ne and his associates mean bust
ness, that they will at no distant date
begin the construction of a smelter and
Tennery in one of the leading cities OF
British Columbia or Washington.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04
BIG SHELTER PROJECT ON HAND.
Representative of Milwaukee CAN'T
aIists Is in Seattle

Seattle, Wash, May 26.-William Selover
of Portland, representing a syndicate of
Milwaukee capitalists, is in the city with
a view OF obtaining a bonus and conces-
sions in lieu of the establishment in Sc
attic of s1,OOO,OO0 smelter refining plant
A citizens committee. consisting of mayor
Wood, c. L. Webb and Maurice McMick-
en-, waited upon Mr.. Selover this after
noon at the Hotel Butler and informed
him that Seattle was not disposed to offer
anything in the nature of a cash induce
ment. but that she would donate site of
20 acres of ground conveniently located
Those who have conferred with Selover
say there is no doubt that he and his as
sociates mean business, that they will at
no distant date begin the construction of
a smelter and refinery in one of the lead
ing cities of British Columbia or WASH
ington.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04
Fort Steele.

Inc most prominent mine in the Fort
Steele country at present is the North
Star group. embracing the North Star. o
r., Dreadnaught and Buckhorn, all crown
granted, and the Rownan, Daffodil Gro
marty. Notre Dame, Dorval Maverick
and many Others, all mineral locations
owned by the same company whose Of
nee Is In Montreal, with business man
ayers office In Fort Steele. This lead was
iocated IN June. 1892, by Joseph Bour-
Jouis, the locator of the War Eagle nd
Hossland, and since that time it has de-
Veioped SO that at present it is one of the
largest bodies of silver-bearing gaIena
ore yet in sight in that whole district.
me company have at present about 5000
tons of ore on the river landing, waiting
TOT IT to be hauled to the railroad
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04

One thing it is claimed will be of per-
manent and lasting benefit to the Fort
steele country and will add riches to
those who have and can get control of it
is the coal that is in abundance and the
oil that will be produced when working
has commenced. The coal fields are mar
tally owned by the Canadian Pacific road
and they will be building the road
through Crows Nest pass before the next
snow flies. The coal fields cover large
scope of country and are situated about
100 feet above the trail at the east end of
crows Nest lake, on the ridge which
runs in northeasterly direction between
Marten creek and Michel creek, and from
the west side of the valley to the west
branch of Michel creek
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04
DRIVING RoUeHs FROM TOWN.
Vigilance Committee Has Been Or
Eanfxed at Butte

Butte, Mont, May SLATER the city
has been terrorized for several weeks by
numerous daring and astounding rob-
berries, outrages and murder, the mayor
and sheriff have made a public statement
of the inadequacy of the regular police
forces to handle the lawless element Sew
erai thousand citizens. including the pub
lie off1cers and prominent business and
professional men, Immediately got togeth-
er and selected secretly a committee of TO-,
mostly members of the old Alder Gulch
vigilantes. and that committee called into
service 100 more determined men, who at
once started out to work in secret in con-
nection with the regular police, to rid the
city OF the criminal element, and some
speedy justice is threatened. One of the
results mas been that since the public
meeting hobos and swarms of ex-con-
Victs are getting out of town In all direc-
lions. many of them heading for Spokane
and other points west
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04

Washington, May 26.-The cabinet yes
terday gave most of its time to the dis
cussion of Cuba, including not only the
methods of distributing relief to distress
ed Americans, but also on the general
subject of instruction. AS to the latter
1t was not attempted to outline any def
mite plan of procedure. Everything APP
pears to depend upon the conclusions
reached by Mr.. Calhoun. The president
expects Calhoun will complete his mis-
sion TO Cuba and be on his way back IN
week or ten days.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04
HUGE BAsILIcA WAS THRoNGED.
Most Impressive Ceremony in st.
Peters for Many Years.

Rome, May 2S.-The canonization of the
Blessed Zaccario, founder of the Order
of Barnabites, and the Blessed Fourier
de Maintencour, surnamed Apostle Lor-
raine, was the most impressive ceremony
witnessed in st. Peters since the aboli-
ton of the temporal power of popes the
only difference between yesterdays GER
emonial and that which occurred under
the sovereignty of the popes, being that
the external gates of st. Peters were
closed, and tickets of admission to the
cathedral had to be obtained. The huge
basilica was thronged. 1t is estimated
that 10000 people were present.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04
DURFEE HAS SQUARED ACCOUNTS
Does Not owe the State of Illinois m
Cent.

Chicago, May 28.-Bradford X. Durfee,
state superintendent of insurance under
Governor Altgeld, who has been accused
OF being 100000 short, does not owe cent
according to State Superintendent of In
surance Van Cleve Durfee was remoy-
ed from office May 5. He was indebted to
the state to the extent of $126,OOO, all of
which has since been paid. Durfee was
forced to dispose of all his saleable prop
erty at sacrificed prices in order to square
accounts with the state. Governor Alt
geld denies that he was a borrower of
Durfee to the amount of $42, 0OO
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04

Indianapolis. May 27.-The federal grand
jury has found nine indictments against
John F. Johnson, late president of the
State National bank of Logansport. He
is charged with violating practically every
section of the national banking law, in
Guiding forgery. 1t is found that the di-
rectors of the bank can not be indicted
for stupidity and incompetency, which the
federal authorities indicate is the chief
trouble with them
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04
Fugitiyes From Justice.

Chicago, May H.-Ozrow w. Clapp, once
wealthy board of trade operator, and
his son, Dwight o. Clapp, have been ar
rested at the request of the New York po-
lice. charged with being fugitives from
justice. 1t is said they are wanted in
New York to answer to the charge of lille
gally transferring their property for the
purpose of defrauding creditors.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04

The Old Ironsides company, in Bound
airy creek district, has been hoated. The
old company was organized two years
ago and some work was done, such as
road building, the erection of buildings
the sinking of two shafts, one IS feet and
the other 70 feet. besides the sinking OF
some prospect holes along the vein The
new organization comprises men from
Spokane and Quebec, the consideration
being sl50.0O0. The Knob Hill property
adjoining the Old Ironsides, has also
been fioated, some of the above people be.
ing interested.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04
REQUESTS ARE TO BE PAID OVER
Mrs. GracelOn's Will Has Finally
been Allowed tn Stnnd

Oakland, Cal, May 26.-The decision of
the United States supreme court dismiss
ing the appeal in the Merritt suit means
5000 900 to Oakland for hospital and $780,
600 to Bowdoin college in Maine, for by
that decision the last knot is united in
the legal snarl which for six years has
prevented the utilization of Mrs. Gather
Inc Garcelon's great bequest. There are
now no more obstacles and the estate will
be wound up. the requests paid and the
$6OO,O00 hospital established. Mrs. Garce-
lon died on December 4, 1891, and ever
since then litigation has been in progress
In the state and federal courts
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04

Placer miners in the Pierce district thai
depend upon the melting snow and rains
for their water supply, are complaining
of the scarcity now, and are shutting
down. This does not prevent those work
ing along streams from continuing. as
that supply will remain for some time
being fed by springs. The month of June
Is usually considered a wet month and
those with a limited supply of water will
continue their work
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04

London, May 26.-Reterring to the OK
pected trial of Signor Crispi for compile
ity In the Bank of Naples scandals, the
Rome correspondent of the Mail says:
TWO months ago Signor Crispi had an
audience with King Humbert and com
planned bitterly Of the campaign against
him. He declared he would defend and
justify his connection with the transac-
lions In question, and said: Permit me
to tell you plainly what the upshot will
pe-two persons will go into exile, / as a
poor man, and you, sir, with your mil
lionsr
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04

Ell Paso, Tex, May 2S-Some rs resi-
dences, situated between the Santa Fe
freight yards and the canal on the river
front were inundated within half an hour
after the break, but nearly everything
movable was carried to high ground. A
new levee is now being constructed for a
distance of two miles along Fourth street,
to hold the water back and turn it again
into the river. A great many houses are
filled with refugees, but there are yet full
ly 200 families shelterless. These families
are encamped along the edge of the mesa
on the north side of the city.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04
Strike of COnvicts.

San Quentin Prison, Cal, May 2S.-Sev-
an hundred convicts, comprising the jute
mill force, rebelled at the prison and re-
fused to resume work unless an improve
ment in the menu was promised. The war
den and Prison Director Wilkins investi-
gated the food question and pronounced
the complaint to be without cause. The
prisoners still refusing to work, all of the
rebellious 700 were ordered placed in soil
tary confinement on bread and water un-
til they agreed to conform to prison rules
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04
In the PotIatcb Couptrx

The discoveries Of copper-bearing ore
northeast of Kendrick, Idaho, about nine
miles have started general prospecting
movement in that section. Some good
samples of copper ore are being brought
in and some parties have started men to
work on claims. The old Ruby creek dis
trict, which occasioned considerable ex.
element in the country in the year OF
1880, is being prospected again, and quite
number are going into that section.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04

Berlin. May H.-The local Anziger of AK
lie Chapelle publishes a dispatch from ST
Petersburg saying a young artisan had
been arrested in the park of Tsarskoe
Selo, II miles south of st. Petersburg,
where the summer residence of the en-
peror is located, with a dagger and re-
volver in his possession. The prisoner
said he wanted to murder the car be-
come famous and be hanged like other
heroes"
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04
Biz Fire Mt Ashland.

Ashland, Wis, May 2S.-The Northern
Grain Mercantile Company's mill, and
also the residences and lighthouses ad-
Joining, burned yesterday Seven cars,
two loaded with grain, were burned, and
portion of the Wisconsin CentraPs via
duct was ruined. The fire was threaten
ing large section of the city when a
driving rain set in and quenched the
flames. The loss is $50 900.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04

Butte. Mon, May 7.-William Kroger,
a well known and prominent business
man Of Butte, in company with his broth
er, was held up by masked robbers Tues
day night, on one of the principal streets.
and shot twice. from the effects of which
he died Wednesday morning. Kroger did
not quickly comply with the demand.
throw up your hands," and one of the
robbers fired two shots and then ran. The
shooting was witnessed by half dozen
persons, but the murderers escaped.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04
SPANISH VICTORY IN CUBA.
urxeHts Said to BE Defeated
With Heavy Losses.

Havana. May est is officially an
uneed hat a Spanish force under Cen
~ Cooley and Colonel Struch. acting in
n3unetion with the gunpoat Armenia
!: has inflicted a severe loss upon the
surgente in the vicinity of the river
iya6u<e3e. Puerto Principe, Pinar del
9. The Spanish engaged the enemy at
hera8 Animas, Ell Cusco and Brujo, dc
toying 4 number of ships, capturing ten
ats, q quantity of arms and 5000 car
Idgee The insurgents lost n killed and
9 reuQrted to have carried away the
dies 3f many more. The Spanish
rces. IT appears. lost five men killed
ID had "a wounded.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04

seaftl Wash, May 31.-Charles john
n. Au8ust Miller and John Olson, la
,rera Employed on the Great Northern
ork uain, were buried in a slide Sat
day mean Cascade tunnel, all sustain
& m0fe or less serious injuries. Olson
ptrH4ps fatally hurt. The men were
ought 70 Seattle and placed in Provi-
nee H1spital
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04

Seattle has a genuine attack of mining
fever. Everywhere one sees specimens
Of ore and hear men talking mines. Chief
interest centers in the new camp of Sill
verton and the Monte Cristo district Sill.
verton is 49 miles east of Everett, on the
Everett & Monte Cristo road. 1t has SOC
people; go days ago it had not to exceed
100
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04
Fire at Grants Pass.

Grants Pass, Or. May N.-Fire here has
damage of $4,000, with insurance
of $1,000. The Odd Fellows hall. Terrell &
Sons furniture store, Jewett & Bogges
agricultural implement warehouse, w.
Rogers bicycle store. all totally destroy
ed
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04
Murdered by Indians

Miles City, Mont, May 27.-John
ooyez missing sheep herder from John
arriu8ef's ranch, was found dead about
70 mitts from his ranch with two bull
holes Through his body. His dog lay
bis HIde. Both were killed by Indians.
ne lnaMns are making preparations for
oap1e md the settlers are growing I'M
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04
kensIer Convicted Again.

3 kensIer Convicted Again.
Idaho, May 31.-At Mountain
Mrs. Joseph E. Kensler has been
AL a second time of murder in
'1ud degree for the murder of hei
a. John Kensler. October II last
4 Alfred Freel. a hired man, COM
tue deed. Freel was convicted of
~ the first degree and Mrs. Ken
Murder in the second degree.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04

Cascade. B. c., reports that more than
200 mineral locations have been made
about Christina lake in the past two
weeks and a large amount of development
work Is being done.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04
fosfnaaster McCoppin i. Dead.

San trancisco, May 27.-Frank Nc
pqpln. westminster for the past five years,
1foHInent democrat, died yesterday as
RESULT of an operation.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04
Sale of the Ontario.

The Ontario, adjoining the Mannamead.
on the North Fork of the Salmon, has
been sold for $4,000.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04
Helf n Million for Euro,.

Z.E7 *1#HI U MIHIIOH TOT EUROPE.
New dork. May N.-Lazard Freres have
ken <79o 900 gold for shipment today ito
Qrope. or this amount only $4,000 is
Ken <ron the sub-treasury. The bal
noe e<.zzes from San Francisco.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-06-04

Race track privileges ait Butte and Ana
conda have just been sold for $25275.
Evening star., 1897-04-13
BROOkLAND.

Mr.. LOwery OF the Catholic University has sonf
to his home in Norfolk, Va, for the Easter holi
days.
Mr.. IAngan and sister, Miss Sarah Iangan who
have been visiting their niece Miss Sarah How
lett OF lexington, have returned to their homs
in New York city.
Messrs. George, Joseph and James Powers o
the university have gone to their homes in New
York to spend the Easter holidays.
Miss Bertha johnson of lexington has beer
spending the past week with friends In the city
Mr.. VIM. Scott ard Mr.. Arthur Mcclure an
ticipate taking a trip to Philadelphia shortly.
Rev. d. c. De Wulf, pastor OF st. Anthony,
Church. has taken up bis residence at Mrs. The
resa Lambs on the Bunker Hin road
stay In Chicago.
Rev. C. o. Cook is now comfortably located fl
West Brookland in the cottage formerly occupied
Miss Beulah Boernstein ably led the Epwortl
League Of the NJ: j.. Church sunday night.
Miss Ruby Clark is visiting friends in the city
Rev. Father Burke Of the PauIist Fathers i
in New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. I.ashhorn of Washington have beer
the accident which befell Mr. Richard LIANT
while SIan,r riding on his Wheel in SATURDAY
collar bone, two broken fingers and a had gash
in the head. The accident occurred on the ltoch
heavy wagon, the cut on the head being caused
by the horses hoof. The ambulance was summon
ed and Mr.. Lamb was carried to the hospital, ac.
William T. Cashnan who riding with Mr..
Lamb at the time Of the accident. DIR. Law
renee renee dressed the wounds and the patient was
ports Mr. Lamb was doing as well could be
Mrs Gudgin AMI daughters. who have been
spending the Kinter in the city, will return to
their home in Brookland shortly.
There VIII be yery pleasant gathering this
Evening star., 1897-04-13
ALEXANDRIA COUNTY.

Under the new liquor law for Alexandria county
applications have 10 he made to the secretary Of
the board Of exci'e commissioners on before the
18th day Of April in order get their applicants
for licerses considered or granted at the mex,
meeting of the board, which meets ut the county
court house in Alexandria city on the fourth Mon
day in the present month"; So far no aI1Ilica tions
have been filed with the board
Mr.. Joseph r. Willard member of the legisla
tuSe of Virginia. took a trip the Washington
Arlington and Falls Church electric railroad from
Washington to Falls Church last Monday. ant
expressed himself as pleased wIlh the progress Of
the road far.
Mcssrs. George G. Boteler aud ]. T.. Dyer. ,w.
prominent merchants of Georgetown, have built
handsome houses in the county near Balistou and
lilies.
While in the town OF Ballston s. NJ. Dodd con
tractor, Is building house for Mr.. John L. Birch
house that he commenced last fail. The Electric
Railroad Company is building a large depot ou
The upper part Of this building will be occupied
as dwelling. while the lower portions will be
NOurse Is the contractor and builder.
Messrs. Edward Gibson of Washington city, Den
mis- Quiniand of Kansas and John II. L-cth Of
Missouri have recently rented homes at Ballston.
Major r. 5. Lacey and Lis niece. Mrs s l.
Johnston; and her family, who have. been living
in the city of Washington during the winter, have
moved back to their home In the county
1t Is understood that several educators and mil
of the large mansion house and grounds belonginc
to Mr.. Frank Hume, in Alexan'iria county. he
tween Washington and Alexandria city. on he Mt
Vernon electric road, for the establishment OF an
intermediate military school prepare young men
to enter West Point and Annapolis. The site Is
regarded as beautiful one. possessing a com.
n.aEding view Of the Potomac river and the city
OF Washington
Almost all the large farms Of the county have
been divided into smaller tracts ard instead Of
large crops OF wheat and corn, rs WAS the case
several years ago, vegetables and fruits ure
grown. and dairy farms and poultry yards have In
many instances. been established. This class Of
business in late years since the great growth OF
Washington city has become quite profitable.
Evening star., 1897-04-13
Chinese Cemetery,

In Chinese circles there Is some talk of
buyinS a piece of ground near this city for
Use as cemetery for the last resting
place of the celest!als. There have been
three deaths among the Cinnamon her.
during the past week, and the last one is
to be buried in Congressional cemetery to-
morrow morning. Two of them died of
consumption and one had lie dropsy Only
one OF them has lived uere very long, the
others having come here for treatment.
There Is Chinese doctor at the legation,
and 1t is said that he treats them free In
addition to this they have an idea that
American physicians can do them 10 good
One of the deceased Cinnamon came here
from Chicago and the other from New
York. One CT them was buried yesterday
His name was Moy Tung Tung, and his
funeral took place from 1US ~ street 10
day Lee Gong Moons body was buried
and tomorrow all that Is 1norlal Of Aoy
Wah will be consigned to the earth in Con-
gressional cemetery. Undertaken ]. w.
Lee officiated at the celes;l;,is' funerals,
and an American friend OF the Chiname
suggested that they allow the undertaken
to cremate the bodies, but the celestial 20
whom the suggestion was ina1.. responded,
It's too much like heliee." While the
Cinnamon do not like to look upon the
bodies of the departed ones, they willingly
put money and good things in their collins.
well as using a plentiful supply of rice
and eatables on the graves.