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Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-02-05
POLICE WATCHING CHINATOWN.
san FranciscO Determined to Pre-
vent More LawIessness.

San Francisco, Jan. 30.-As a result OF
the recent outburst of lawlessness IN chi
natown, the number of police patrolllng
that quarter haas been increased from
six to over 100. The Chinese New Year.
with its attendant festivities, begins Mon
dav next. and to celebrate the holidays
hishbInders from all the principal coast
cities have been gathering here for the
occasion, and have announced their IN
tention of holding a carnival of murders
The shooting of Little Pete" the most
notorious member Of the local Chlnese
colony, a week ago, will be followed II
10 feared. by other murders in reprisal.
The rooms of the various tongs OF nigh
binders are raided several times daily 10
nrevent any concerted action on the part
of these murderous ruffians. All business
In the oriental quarter Is practically sus-
pended.
AS one of the precautions against an
outbreak in Chinatown, since the muroer
of Little Pete" the police have been
watching the gun stores. Tonight an OH
Ger saw a Chinaman enter gun store
and purchase eight pistols. He followed
the highlander and at the proper moment
| a squad of police entered the house where
he disappeared. Contrary to custom the
| Chinese were completely surprised. They
were hustled off to Jail and the police oe-
molished the furniture in the room, winch
was deliberately fitted up.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-02-05
OREGON DEADLOCK LOSES NO VeoR
Three Weeks Session and No Busi-
ness Accomplished.

Salem, Or, Jan. 29.-The third week of
the state legislature has expired and the
lower branch of that body is still unor-
gained. Both divisions of it adjourned
today, the Benson house until Monday
afternoon and the Davis until tomorrow.
1t is predicted that the deadlock will be
broken some time next week. There can
be no doubt that the deadlock has had a
disastrous effect upon Senator Mitchell s
candidacy. The opposition to Mitchell
have made 1t plain that they will never
organize the house until Mitchell is de-
feated, and are using this argument with
such effect that 1t Is becoming doubtful
whether 46 members, or majority of the
legislature, will go into joint conven-
ton next Tuesday and vote for senator.
Senator Mitchells friends say that they
will, while the opposition claims that
Mitchell can now depend on only 80 votes
If Senator Mitchell can secure his cleo
| ton in this manner he will at once re-
turn to Washington and rest his case
with the senate. In the event that he
| does not, he will remain and fight it out
Mitchell claims everything is favorable
| to his election next Tuesday.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-02-05
NAePoRE FILLED WITH REFUGEES.
Invaded by People From Famine
Districts of India.

Nagpore, Jan. H.-The special CORES
pondent of the Associated Press who %
now visiting this city finds that the town,
which Is the seat of many government
officers and the entry Of important man.
ufactories of cotton, silk, woolens and
cutlery, having a population normally
of over 100000, has been invaded by an
extensive migration from the outlying
districts, where scarcity of winter rains
were the rule.
Government activity in connection with
the irrigation work and other public en-
terprises throughout speculations taken
for the relief of the unfortunate, have
averted an acute crisis Half the crops
only were secured throughout this sec
ton this season, but the fodder supply
is good, and 1t is hoped the worst eff
fects of the famine will be STAYED off for
two months longer at least.
Your correspondent has visited the To-
cal poor house, accommodating about
1000 persons. A piteous spectacle was
here presented by the almost naked dregs
of humanity, nearly all too i'll or dis
eased to work, but all fed and healthily
housed at cost of 1900 rupees each
month, this fund being raised by native
charity.
This poor house IL a fair specimen Of
poor houses in other sections of India
and shows how small a sum is necessary
| to save those unfortunates from actua
| death by starvation.
| Taken as a whole 1t may be statet
that the Nagpore district is not in a
| bad a plight as the districts alread!
| visited by your correspondent.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-02-05
THREE SEATS FILLED
ALGER THE LATEST ADDITION TO
M,KINLEY's CABINET.
First Oyertures Made at Yesterdays
Meeting, and Were Met More
Than Half Way.

Canton. Ohio. Jan. 81 have been
rendered and have accepted the war port
folio.'
Thus spoke General Russell A. Alger of
Michigan to the Associated Press repre-
sentative this afternoon. The general had
lust emerged from the south parlor,
which is the conference room, while Mrs
Mckinley Is out of the city. He and
Major Mckinley had just completed an
interview, in which the former was ten
dered and accepted the portfolio. With
out saying anything more on the subject,
the general turned to several callers
awaiting an audience with Major Nc
Kinley and then re-entered the parlor,
where he remained until train time.
At AIS D. m. he returned to Cleveland
to renew his conference Of the morning
with National Chairman Hanna, and Will
go thence to his home in Detroit
The Associated Press representative
saw him again at the station. In the
conversation there the general said that
In the interview today the first over
lures were made to him in connection
with the cabinet, and that at no time
| before today had Major Mckinley said
| anything directly or indirectly on the
| subject. The general said that none OF
| the appointments of his department had
yet been disposed of or decided upon, and
| that 1t would be some time before any
| announcements in that line could be
made. The policy of the administration
he said, has not been considered, but
| even If 1t had, he was too much of a sol
der to announce the policy of his super
Tors. He also confirmed Senator Bur
| rows statement that the relations be-
tween himself and Senator Sherman are
entirely pleasant, and that the cabine
associations will be harmonious and al
branches of the administration in &C
cord.
Gage VIII he Broad, He Says.
Chicago, Jan. 29.-Lyman J. Gage, who
accepted the offer of the secretaryship Of
the treasury in President-elec Mckin
ley's cabinet, arrived from Canton today
When asked what his course would be IL
the treasury. Gage said:
"It will be my chief aim to see thu
country given a businessllke administra
ton as far as the duties that devolv'
upon the secretary of the treasury arr
concerned My appointments will b.
made q ETuvssff ird to merit, and not politica
obligations"
Mr.. Gage was busy all day putting per
sonal affairs in shape for severance Of hi
connection with the First National bank
Vice President Nickerson it is said, will
succeed him as president.
| Probable Successor of EckeIs.
Washington, Jan. 29.-From information
gathered from applicants for the position
who have talked to the president-elec
on the subject, the Associated Press feel
warranted in stating that Charles Dave
/ of Evanston, ILL.,, will be appointed comp
troller of the currency to succeed Eek
= els. Dawes is member of the republica
national executive committee, and achiev
= ed great success at the bar of Nebrask
l and in business circles in Chicago in tn
= past three years. He is the author of
4 work on banking.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-02-05
OPENED A GAP IN THE TROCHA.
Colonel BOdarz's Insurgents and a
Dynamite Gun Did the Work.

Cincinnati, Jan. 3O.-A special to the
Commercial-Tribune from Key West,
Fla, says:
A daring attack was made on the trocha
west of Artemisa last week. A strong
force of insurgents under Colonel Pedro
Bodarz attacked fort No. TO- and after
two hours fighting dislodged the garri-
son. After summoning the fort to sur
render, he ordered the dynamite gun to
open on it. The first shell flew wide, but
the second and third made big gaps in
the sides, killing several of the garrison.
A furious infantry fire was maintained,
and soon the garrison flew the white flag.
They were all paroled.
Fifteen Of the garrison were killed,
while but one Cuban was hurt. Proceed
ing to the next fort the garrison there
came over to his forces at the first de-
mand and stated they wished to fight for
Cuba. They were sick at heart of the
murderous work which they were Obliged
| to do. There were 10 men and three Off
GERS, with a goodly supply of ammuni-
ton. Both forts were destroyed. This
leaves the trocha open for any Cuban
band that may desire to pass through.
Proposals for Peace.
Madrid Jan. 3O.-Epoca says the words
| dropped by the minister of war. Azcar-
raga, point to the possibility of an ar
| rangement shortly with the Cuban insur-
gents. Much Importance is attached to
the recent visit of United States Minister
| Taylor to the minister of foreign af.
| fairs.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-02-05
GOV. sADLER PERMITS FIGHTS
COrbett-Fitzsimmon Battle VIII Co
to New ada.

Carson, New, Jan. 29.-Assembly bill
No. s, intended to permit Corbett and
Fitzsimmons to fight In this state, is now
a law, the governor having signed it.
When asked If he ever had any thought
Of vetoing it, he replied:
81 waited to see what a majority of
the people seemed to want, intending to
be entirely guided by their wishes. This
policy I have pursued to the end, and
because the people were in favor of the
bill, signed 1t. OF the merits in argu-
ment against the glove contest bill have
nothing to say. A majority of our citi-
zens seemed to wish 1t, and 1 signed It,
That Is all there Is to It,"
Reno and Carson Competitors.
San Francisco, Jan. 29.-Now that Gov
ernor Sadler of Nevada has signed the
prize fight bill 1t is accepted as a set
tied fact that the -Fitzsimmons
fight will be held either In Reno or Car
son. But until Dan Stuart gives the
word no one will know which of the
towns is to be selected.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-02-05
MONDAY.

The following bills have been intro
duced in the house:
No. 100, by Workman-Making the legal
rate of interest five per cent and per
cent by contract.
No. 101, by MISUNDERSTANDING capital
punishment, one provision providing that
the execution must not take place with
in year after sentence.
No. 1902 by Clawson-Prescribing a pen
atty of Imprisonment of not less than
one year and not more than IA for any
one stealing gold dust, bullion, amalgam
ores or concentrates from miners and
millmen.
No. 103, by Cawson-Providing that pur-
chasers of ores shall keep a detailed ac'
count of their transactions.
No. 104, by Clawson-Amending the ac
creating Lincoln county, providing tha
all accrued interest on the debt of Blaine
assessed by Lincoln, shall be paid an
nually on all outstanding warrants.
No. 105, by Elder-Relating to the cleo
ton of assessor and other municipal mat
ters
No. 1O6 by Elder-Fixing the pay o
election judges and clerks at 81 per da!
and of constables at $780,
No. 107, by Gray-Amending the minin,
| law by giving the locator of any lode
quartz or placer claim $50 days after sucl
| location to do required work Instead o
| 60 days as under the present law. 1t ais
requires the locator of any such claim t
| file claim within Is days instead of
| days as under the present law.
No. 10S. by Misunderstanding tina
no one shall serve as administrator VIII
was not citizen of the state at the tim
| of the death of the deceased.
No. 109, by Rogers-Providing for
state medical board.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-02-05
THE TREATMENTS BROTHERHOOD.
Special Meeting to Discuss Matters
of Legislation.

Philadelphia, Jan. S1.-A special meet
ing of the Brotherhood of Railroad Train
men was held in this city today, at which
over 700 delegates from the states of New
York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Delaware,
Maryland and the District of Columbia
were present.
Grand Master P. H. Morrisey and Dep
uty Grand Master Fitzpatrick, both OF
PEORIA ILL.,, were also in attendance.
The session was behind closed doors,
and at the close 1t was announced that
only matters affecting the organization
were discussed, together with some ac-
ton on what is known as the car-coupleI
law and some matters of legislation be-
fore congress. Besides this a board OF
adjustment was appointed yesterday fol
the Pennsylvania road of Pittsburg, theil
duties being to consider the adjustment
of differences, if any, between the mer
and company.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-02-05
USUAL QUIET SUNDAY AT CANTON.
President Elect Mckinley Passed a
Restful Day.

Canton, Ohio, Jan. u.-President-elect
Mckinley passed a restful day. He de-
Waited from his usual custom, and did
not go to church this morning. About
noon he went to his mothers home for
dinner, and remained there nearly all the
afternoon. This evening a few friends
dropped in at his own home and the time
was occupied in pleasant talk, carrying
with 1t none of the worry of political
topics with which his time Is so thor
oughly occupied on week days. There
were a few callers admitted, but there
was little done in the way of politics. The
politicians have come to understand pref
ty generally that Mckinley is averse to
Sunday conferences, and few come on
| that day.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-02-05
TUESDAY.

No. ITO, by Elder-Making an appropria-
ton of $602.62 in payment to w. B. Mat
thews for services in securing the APP
prevail by the secretary of the interior Of
A,1O5.4 acres of land selected by the
state of Idaho.
No. Ill, by Pugmire-Prviding for the
taxation of mines.
No. 112, by Perkins-Providing for the
distribution of assessment and collection
of taxes on stock, according to the length
of time which said stock is grazed or fed
in any county.
No. 113, by Perkins-Taking away all
fees from district or supreme judges.
No. ia, by Flannagan-Striking out the
words white male person" in the statute
describing the required qualifications of
attorneys
No. lis, by Notwithstanding that mon
eys received for the support of United
States prisoners shall be paid into the
general treasury within 10 days after
having been received by the warden of
the state penitentiary.
No. 106, by Briggs-Proyides for the an
nexation of a part of Fremont county to
Bingham county.
In the Senate.
The following additional bills have been
introduced in the senate:
No. SS, by Harris-Providing for the
completion of the Salmon river division
of the state wagon road.
No. 49, by Rees-Making a charge of Sc
cents for each $1,000 of capital stock for
filing articles of incorporation.
No. 40, by Keller-For the closing OF
barber shops on Sunday.
No, Al, by Notwithstanding city gov
ernments to regulate the slaughter and
sale of meat.
No. AZ, by Notwithstanding the law
regarding the service of process against
| foreign corporations.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-02-05
CAREER OF HENRY HEITFELD.

Farmer, Lumberman, Legislator anu
United states Senator.
Lewiston, Idaho, Jan. 2S-Private tele-
grams brought news of the election Oh
Henry Heitfeld OF this county as United
States senator to succeed Senator bu-
bois The information quickly ran over
the town, and created futter OF e&-
element. 1t was received with general
approval and pleasure. as Mr.. Heitteio
Is universally respected for his many al
mirable qualities, his sterling character
and sound judgment. He undoubtedly
owes his election to the fact that ne was
a democrat before he became populist'
In fact, more people here would class
him as a democrat now than as popu-
list. He is conservative in his political
beliefs, and entertains none or the ao-
vanced views of the extreme populists.
His home Is II miles from Lewiston
where he has one of the best farms
and finest orchards in Idaho. AS a pub
lie speaker he has fair ability, but ne
impresses all who hea- MIN with the
sensible way in which he states MS ar
gument. So far as physique goes, he has
the making of senator. He is six Zee
TALL weighs $50 pounds, and is fine spec
linen of manhood.
Mr.. Heitfeld is comparatively younf
man. He was born in st. Louis, Mo.
January IL, 1859. In 1878 he removed witt
his parents to Nemeha county. Neb.
where he lived upon farm. He received
his education in the public schools o.
St. Louis and Kansas. In 1880 he came t.
Pomeroy, Wash, and worked for veal
in a planning mill. From there he wen
to Sprague, and worked in the car shops
After that he came to Lewiston, anC
bought farm on the rimrock, II mile:
from town. He has a section OF lanc
there, and is one of the county's mos
successful farmers.
In 1884 he married Miss Annie Jacobs
They have five children living and on
dead. sF
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-02-05

New York, Jan. 30.-Bar silver GA 1t-16c.
Copper-Firm; brokers' price, $12.
Lead-Strong; brokers' price, $3.50.
Portland Wheat.
Portland. Jan. 3O.-wheat-Walla walla, 80
oslo; Valley, S3QS4c.
San FranciscO Grain.
San Francisco, Jan. observation-disclosures.
$l.4O for No. and $1.41h for choice; milling,
$1.4501.50.
80 Barley-Feed, fair to good, 72h975c; choice.
7S2sgSOc; brewing. SIC.
Oats-Fancy white, for feed, $1.37k@145;
good to choice, $115@1S5; poor to fair, s1911O;
surprise, l45Q165; gray, $l.15@1.30; black
for feed, 95cQ$.05; black, for seed, 81. 1901 rs;
red $l.lOQ1.20; milling, $1.30Q1.45.
chicago Grain.
Chicago, JAM 30-In wheat there was a de-
cided feeling that the liquidation of long wheat
mad run Its course for the present. New York
reported heavy acceptances by the continent
ana United Kingdom of offers by cable last
night and early in the session advised the en-
gagement Of 10 boat loads for export.
,, Close; May wheat 7514c; corn. 24Ac; oats,
lftsc. Receipts: Wheat 1900 corn 173OOO
oats 1S1000.
Live Stock.
chicago, Jan. 30-Cattle receipts were very
small and sold readily at $a.5O@5 for poor to
choice steers. few extra good beeves brought
Se:l0q52O Prices were largely nominal
Hogs-sales ranged at $s.2O9S25 for common
10 prime lots with trade largely at $3.95D3.45
Few inferior focks up to $4GD4.1O for a few
prime 100 to 125-pound sheep. Rams brought
sz'Soq2S5; western fed sheep, $3.50@3. IS; year
lings, $S.S5Q4.25; lambs, $4@5; few prime lots
selling at $525. +.
1000. '' oSf
Miscellaneous.
New York, Jan. 30.-The hop market was
steady
1Sc. N' fN' S
Petroleum-Quiet; United closed at &c.
Conee-Closed firm; March, 1885; Nav. 49, As;
spot RIO dull; No. z, invoice s975; jobbing,
s10.25. ''' 'o"''-s'
Sugar-Raw, dull; fair refining 2&c: CEN
trtfugal, SO test 3Ikm2 2-1Rc. rafnnd n,,ioA =
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-02-05
REALLY EXTRACT OF HORSE MEAT.
Chicago Flooded With an Imita ON
Article of Beef Tea Extract.

Chicago Jan. S1.-The medical profession is
thoroughly aroused over the development that
immense quantities of alleged extract of beef,
put up In jars and with labels that are an
exact fac smile of the French importation
but which is in reality made out of horse
flesh, almost in the heart of the city, has been
put on the market during the past year Nu-
merous cases are cited by prominent practi-
TONERS where the administration of beef tea in
critical cases has failed of it's usual effects.
and these are now supposed to be due to the
fact that the spurious product was used in
stead Of the genuine. The health department
has not yet decided whether or not those res
ponsible for the fraudulent preparation can be
adequately prosecuted but If no punishment
can be found to fit the crime, it is probable
that a special bill bearing on the subject and
making such crimes penitentiary offense will
be introduced during the special session of the
legislature.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-02-05
PATENT MEDICINE MEN ALARMED
Decision of Judge LOchran ]
Ruin Many Concerns.

Boston, Jan. 31.-Although there Il
disposition on the part of the pharma.
csutical and drug trade journals to ra-
press the fact, a semi-panic prevails
among a goodly portion of the patent
medicine trade over a decision by Judgs
Iochran of the United States circuit
court. sitting at Minneapolis, refusing
70 grant an Injunction restraining vari-
ous druggists from manufacturing ana
selling one of the best known patent med
icines, that has been on the market for
the past 80 years, and on the advertising
of which vast sums have been sent.
The facts in the case are that after the
patent by which the medicine was pro-
tracted had expired, Its name was regis
tered as a trade mark, and the proprie-
tors claim that this gave them as much
protection as the original patent. Judga
I,ochran's decision holds, however, that
once g. patent has expired, the article
patented is public property, and cannot b.
copyrighted. This decision, II upheld By
| the higher courts, will affect a large pro
portion of the patent medicines and othel
| standard preparations on the market. AM
| in which capital aggregating many mil
lions of dollars are invested, and ma,
bring ruin to many Of these enterprises
| ;nasmuch as both the titles and formu
of the goods in question can be used Il
general by the drug trade.
| Papers In an appeal to the United State
circuit court of appeals have been pre-
nared. and If necessary the case will b
carried to the supreme court OF the Unit
ed States. So far there has been no OIL
sanized movement on the part of tn
dealers in proprietary medicines to ASST
financially In the litigation, as the con
pany directly concerned is extremel
wealthy, and therefore in position
fight the case without assistance.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-02-05
ALLIANCE WAS QUICKLY FLoATED
Scholarship Which Went Ashore Is
Mt Newport News Uninjured.

Washington. Jan. 30.-Word has reached Sec
rotary Herbert that the Alliance, used as a
school ship and for naval apprentices which
went ashore last night at Cape Henry, Va,
succeeded in getting off and she has arrived al
Newport News. Commander Brown says the
vessel is uniniured.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-02-05

Lumber Company ASSIGNS

st. Louis. Jan. 30.-The Standard Eagle Box
and Lumber Company has placed its property
and plant In the hands of trustee to satisfy
the claims of creditors. The liabilities are
800. O00 Barthold Lange, trustee, says the
creditors will be paid In full. Dull business is
given the cause of the assignment.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-02-05
CAPTURED TAILOR, THE OUTLAW
California Sheriff Has a Notorious
Murderer.

hantord, Cal, Jan. 3O.-Taylor, the no-
'orious MISSOURI outlaw and murderer,
was captured today on the Jacobs ranch,
near here. Sheriff Buckner suspected
Tayiors identity for some time, and se-
cured for him employment on the ranch
pending thorough investigation of his
past. Satisfied as to his identity, the
sherin brought him to jail.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-02-05
Sugar Trust in Germ,nx

Berlin, Jan. 3O-Thirty REPRESENTATIVES NJ IL,
sugar factories in convention held in this oitv
have formed trust to be known as the Ger
man Sugar Syndicate Company
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-02-05
Murder and Suicide

Denver. Jan. 30.-Fred c. Biebe aged a. of
Omaha fugitive from justice, this morning
shot his wife In the breast and back, probably
mortally wounding her. and then killed him
self. They had been living apart for six weeks
and she refused a reconciliation.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-02-05

Oregon. Mo-, Jan. SO.-James B. Inks, muir
derer Of John Patterson, was hanged this
morning. He mounted the scaffold without a
tremor. The crime for which Inks was hanged
committed In 1895.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-02-05
A Villain Despatched.

Ava, NO., Jan. 3O-Edward w. Parry r,,,r-
derer OF the Sawyer family, father, mother
and son. was hanged here at O'Clock this af
ternoon. 1900 "
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-02-05
Overdue Steamer Arrived.

New York. Jan. 9.-The steamer Cevic sew
eral days overdue from Liverpool. has arrived
outside Sandy Hook bar, bound In.