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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-10-29

Whereupon the following amounts
were allowed OF jurors certificates
and the clerk was ordered to draw
warrants on the current expense
account IN favor of the following
persons and amounts, to-wit:
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CONTINUED on page D.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-10-29

The following claims were HE'D.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-12-18
PROPOSALS REJECTED.
british Engineers Refuse to Accept
Employers Terms.

London, Dec. 1.-THE ballot taken by
the unions of the Amalgamated Society
of Engineers is almost unanimous
against accepting the proposals of the
employers. The ballot grew out of the
formal conference between the repre-
sentatives of the striking engineers and
their employers, which began on No
vember "a last, and after several ses-
sions was adjourned on December B
until December IA, in order to allow the
delegates of the engineers to submit to
the various unions the terms of the
masters.
The employers, through their rep:e-
sentatives at the conference, have de-
clined to recede from their position re-
specting freedom in the management of
their business, without the interference
of the unions, and emphatically pro-
nounce against reduction in the hours
of labor, on the ground that such a
diminution would mean a smaller out
put and inability to meet foreign COM
petitors. The general impressiTn when
the conference was adjourned 10 allow
the ballot, was that unless the unions
accepted these terms there would be a
renewal of the deadlock. The strike
began on July 13, last, with lockout
upon the part of some of the engineers
followed by the engineers calling out
large number of men, until
about a hundred thousand engineers
were thrown out of work. The osteu.
sible reason for the strike was the ques
ton of payment for overtime. and Incl
| dcntally for eight hours work per day
The engineers have insisted upon eighr
hours work and that all overtime mus
count as one and quarter time for tn,
first two hours and as time ard hal
| after that
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-12-18

gressional consideration, on che prin-
ciple of first come, first served Be
fore the congress would consider state
hood for Hawaii, in the event of an
nexation, the cases of these territories
would necessarily be taken up and dis
posed of, as matter of equity. think
we should first settle the question of
annexation, and cross other bridges as
we come 10 them."
1t has taken some time. and a bit
of trouble, to ascertain facts and views
on this subject; and they are put be-
fore the reader without suggestion
from the writer. Having these facts
and expressions of opinion, the read
els will make up their own minds, and
reach their own conclusions. The ques-
ton of the addition of territory, so far
removed from our borders, is one which
requires ample time and careful con-
sideration by the people, and by their
accredited representatives.
In some of the popular stories, and
vernacular expressions of our people,
there is world of wisdom; and
after the writer has placed all sides OF
this question before the people, he
may be pardoned for quoting the oft
repeated expression: You pays your
money and you takes yonr choice
SMITH d. FRY.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-12-18
Must Give surety Bonds.

Washington, Dec. 14.-Postmaster
Gary has amended regulations so as to
require that after April next the
bond supplied by letter carriers for the
faithful performance of their duties
shall be that supplied by surety COM
panies. At the present time about half
of the carriers have surety company
bonds and the other half private indi-
vidual bonds. BY the death of bonds
men and for other reasons the lndivid-
ual bonds are often found 10 be worth
less and the new system is believed to
be in accordance with practical busi-
ness methods.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-12-18
BORNE TO rAE TOME.

Thousands OF People Attend the Funeral
Services of tho Presidents Mother.
Canton, o., Dec. 15-The funeral of
Mrs Nancy A. Mckinley, the mother
of the president, was held here Tues
day afternoon. Business in the city
was entirely suspended.
Long before 1 o'clock the First M. II.
church, where the funeral was held,
was crowded, except the space re-
served for the president, the members
of the Mckinley family and members
of the cabinet and their wives
Brief services were held first at the
house, conducted by Mrs McKinley's
pastor, Rev. Manchester. This serv-'
ice was attended by members of tho
family.
Then the cortege proceeded to the
church, and upon it's arrival, when the
casket was being carried in, quar-
tette sang "Still, Still With Thee" and
Lead, Kindly Light" The casket was
literally buried in flowers as it reposed
in front of the chancel rail of the
church.
The services were conducted by Dr.
Manchester, who spoke eloquently OF
the life of the deceased. He was as
sisted by Rev. McAfee, Rev. HerbruclS,
who led in prayer; Rev. Hall, of Trinity
Lutheran church, who read from the
Scriptures, and Rev. Milligan, of the
Presbyterian church.
At the conclusion of the services the
people of Canton were given an oppo--
tuuity to gaze for the last time upon
tie face of the woman they had known
so long. Thousands of people viewed
the remains.
Mrs. McKinley's body was laid be-
| side the remains of her husband, VINO
was buried five years ago in West
Lawn cemetery.
When the cortege reached the ceme-
| terry the burial plot of the Mckinley
family was surrounded by an immense
crowd that seemed to give no heed to
| the stormy weather. A canvas canopy
had been erected near the open grave
for the shelter of the family and those
assisting in the last rites.
| The exercises at the grave were
short and simple. The casket was
lowered into the grave by the pail
bearers and the liturgy service of the
Methodist church was read responsive
ly by Presiding Elder Holtz, of this
district, and Rev. Manchester; Rev.
McAfee, of Columbus, pronouncing a
benediction.
The casket in which Mrs. Mckinley
was buried was of solid copper, in
which were pillow and mattress II
was lined with white surah silk. This
was in a cedar box covered with black
broadcloth, and the whole was placed
in polished oak case.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-12-18
GEN. LEE IN PERIL.
Fear That SpnniRrdH May Attack
American COnanInte I'm Hnvnnn.

Fear That SpnniRrdH May Attack
American Consulate I'm Havana.
Havana. Dec. 14.-The American con.
sulate is constantly guarded by four
soldiers of the military police of Ha
vana and two detectives. There is much
apprehension in government circles
that an attack may be directed upon the
consulate by the uncompromising Span
iards, who arc very angry over Presi-
dent McKinley's message. La Lucha
comments upon the message as an in
suit to Spain. La Union, Constitutional
and El Commercio are daily exciting the
anger of the Spaniards over the mes
sage.
Havana, via Key West, Fla, Dec. a.
It is officially announced that the Span
ish forces under the command of Gen.
Fando, in the province of Puerto Princi-
pc, have been pushing the insurgent
leader, Gen. Maxine Gomez, so closely
that he was obliged, with about 200
men of his escort, to seek refuge in the
| woods and mountains of Las Delicias.
The commissioners sent by Gen. Pan
| do to different parts of the island with
| instructions to negotiate with the in
surgents for their acceptance of the
autonomous form of government pro-
posed by Spain, have not returned in
| single case, which seems to confirm the
reports that some of them have been
banged by the insurgents and Others
have elected to remain with the enemy.
1t is reported that Juan del Gado, the
insurgent leader, has hanged the two
commissioners who were sent to him
with peace propositions.
New York, Dec. 14.-The Ward line
steamer Orizaba, which arrived Mon
day, brought from Havana 391 bales of
tobacco, being the first shipment Of
the weed from the port in many
months.
This was the first importation of leaf
tobacco to arrive in this city since three
months ago. and before that there had
been none for something like year.
The importation by the Orizaba, taken
in connection with the more liberal at
titude of the new Spanish ministry and
the captain general of Cuba, is accepted
as a sign that the tribulations of i'm
porters who have tobacco stored in
Havana without the privilege of moving
it to this country are soon to cease.
1t was said by a member of tobacco
importers that they now expected that
the edict of Weyler would be rescinded,
but that they were also afraid that il
would be followed by an increase in the
already high expectation duty. They
are under the impression that the new
captain general and the home govern
ment will desire to continue the policy
of Gen. Weyler in keeping all of the fine
leaf tobacco in Cuba to be worked uT
in cigars by the royal native workmen;
but that they will prefer to bring about
the same result by the seemingly less
harsh method of raising the exporta
tion duty to the point of prohibition
and thereby mitigate-so they hope
one more cause of irritation in this
country.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-12-18

Scranton, Pa, Dec 15.-one and pos
sib!y two lives were lost and $50. 600
worth of property destroyed in a fire
late Monday night in Duryea that
almost ruined the business portion of
the town. William IL. Law, mine
superintendent, entered store build
ing to save some books and papers and
was burned to death. John PLEASANT
inc, township clerk, is missing, and
there is little doubt that he perished in
the flames. Nine store buildings and
six dwellings were destroyed. While
the fire was in progress mob looted
several stores, stealing hundreds OF
dollars worth of goods.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-12-18
SECOND TRIAL OF LuETeERT.
1t Begins in Judge Gary's Court at Chicago
After Two Weeks EndeavOr to Secure
n Jury.

1t Begins in Judge Gary's Court at Chicago
After Two Weeks EndeavOr to Secure
Jury.
Chicago, Dec. 15-After two weeks
spent in securing a jury, the second
trial of Adolph L. Luetgert, the sau-
sage manufacturer accused of murder
ing his wife Louisa, was commenced
Tuesday before Judge Gary. The
court room was crowded. Scores of
curious men and women stood behind
the railing, anxious to hear the pro-
ceedings and get glimpse of the man
who is charged with boiling his wife
in caustio potash in one of his sausage
watts The jury sat directly in front of
Judge Gary's bench, while facing the
jury and to the right was placed the
witness chair. This arrangement,
while almost hiding the jury from the
view of the judge, brought the witt
ness face to face with judge and jury.
The prosecution, as in the former
trial, was represented by States At
torney Deenen and Assistant States
Attorney McEwen, while Luetgert's
defenders were Attorneys Harmon.
Reise and Kehoe. Mr.. McEwen made
the opening address for the state. His
speech did not deviate much from the
line he pursued in his address at the
opening of the former trial. He told
the IL men the familiar story of the
night of May 1st.
Attorney Harmon, for the defense,
made his opening statement after MIR.
McEwen had finished. The defense
will rely upon the soap making theory
to explain the condition of the watts
following the night of the alleged
Y,urdar
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-12-18
DEMOCRATS CAUCUS.
The Minority In Congress Outline Policy
ON the Cuban and Financial Questions.

The Minority In Congress Outline Policy
on the Cuban and Financial Questions
Washington, Dec 15.-The caucus o
democratic members of the house
representatives last night resulted in
the adoption of resolutions defining
the party policy on the questions of
Cuba, finance and bankruptcy. The
caucus was largely attended, 101 of the
1875 democratic memb bers being present
Representative Bailey, of Texas, Of
fered the following resolutions:
Resolved, That it is the sense OF this caucus
that the democratic members OF the house Of
representatives ought 10 resist all effcrts--di-
rect or indirect-to retire the greenbacks and
treasury notes.
Resolved That opposed to and win
resist all attempts to extend the privileges OF
national banks, or to reduce the taxes which
they now pay.
Resolved That we favor the early consider
alton and passage OF the senate resolution rec
ognizng that condition Of war exists In the
island OF Cuba between the government OF
Spain and the Cuban people.
Resolved. That we favor the early enact
ment OF Just and wise Bankruptcy law.
The first three resolutions-on
finance and Cuba-were unanimously
adopted. The fourth resolution was
adopted by large majority, there
being nine or ten votes against it
Arrangements were made for the
usual congressional committee to con-
duct the congressional campaign of
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-12-18
sollcltua. ror ,he Living.

Family Doctor should no longer
conceal the truth from you, sir. You
have only n few days to live.
Mr.. Levelhead (weakly)-Then, doc
tor. wish you would buy 4mea ticket
to Europe and have melplacsd on board
steamer. es,sE FgJR
but you could not live to reach Eu'
rope"
II do not wish to. want to h,>buried
at sea. so that my family will b~ saved
the ruinous expense of a funersI, and
have som sthing left to live on n. Z.
Weekly. east r.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-12-18
WILSON TALKS SUGAR.
The Secretary Of Agriculture Does
Not Fear Annexation.
Nut Senator Cnnery, of Louisiana,
Doeg, Not Agree with Him-po-
Ifticnl Aspects of the Hn-
waiinn Trcnty.
EspeoIal washington Letter.l

81 am not opposed to the annexation
of Hawaii says the secretary of agri-
culture. Moreover, it is not true that
l have been advocating annexation.
Public men are very often misunder-
stood and misquoted. think that, as a
general thing, the newspaper men try
their best to get things accurately;
and when they misrepresent n public
luan they do it without malice"
The secretary has been quoted as
giving exFsession to radical views in
favor of Hawaiian annexation. and
your correspondent. who has been a
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-12-18
FAVOR A MODIFICATION.
Plans of Republicans Opposed tc
Present Civil Service Law.
Complete Repeal Favored by the Dem
Ocrnts-Progress of Negotiations
for Reciprocity with other
Countries.

Washington, Dec. 14.-The outlook
for changing the civil service law is
being actively canvassed among repub-
lican members of the house as a result
of the conference held Saturday night
The members of the special committee
having the matter in charge are trying
to so shape a bill that it will command
the support of a number of divergent
elements. One of these is the demo-
cratic minority, which, combined with
the republicans opposed to the present
law, would be strong enough to carry
bill. But in canvassing the situation
ii has been found that democratic men,
bers would favor a complete repeal of
the law, but would oppose anything
short of a repeal. AS the republican
movement is not toward complete re-
peal, but rather for modification of the
law, there appears to be no basis by
which the anti-civil service reformers
of both parties can unite. 1t is claimed,
however, that modification bill will re-
ceive the votes of two-thirds of the re-
publican members, and will have good
chance of passing the senate and re-
ceiving the presidents signature.
Mr.. Pearson (rep., N. c., who in
augurated the movement and is a men,
ber of the special committee, says the
essential modifica tions of the law likely
to be considered by the committee are
as follows: Excluding from the opera
| tions of the law cases in which one gov
ernment officer is responsible for tho
acts of his subordinate, as deputy col,
lectors of revenue. examination of those
already covered into the classified serv-
ice without examination, so as to put
them on a footing with new applicants,
change of examinations so as to make
| them more practical and less theoreti'
cal; distinct provision against life
tenure and for a stated term of service
affirmation of the right of heads of de-
partments to remove, reduce or pro-
mote in the interest of the public; a
imitation of the law to specific depart
ments, bureaus, etc, and an exclusion
of those not enumerated.
Washington, Dec. 1.-THE negotia'
ton of reciprocity arrangements and
treaties under the terms of the tariff
act are going on at the state department
under the direction of Special Commits
sioner Plenipotentiary Kasson with a:
much speed as the delicate and compli
Gated nature of the subjects treated
warrant. The initial steps have beer
taken for arrangements with number
of countries, but none of them has a!
yet been completed. This, however, il
not, it is said at the state department
in any degree remarkable since the his
tory of the reciprocity arrangement
made under the Mckinley act of 1s9
shows that but one of them were con
cluded within the first year after tn
passage of the act and the others wer
made during the second year. Th
French negotiations have come to
stop for the time being owing to TIL
change in the embassy here and the fac
that there is as yet no ambassador t
take up the work where it was droppe
| by PatrenOtre
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-12-18
HENRY PRoBAsco ASSIGNS.
Prominent Retired Cincinnati Mer-
chant In Trouble.


Cincinnati. Dec. 14.-One of the most
startling assignments is that of Henry
Probasco, made Monday. Mr. Probasco
has been retired from business for more
than 80 years, and has been living in
one of the most elegant and costly
homes in the suburbs of Cincinnati. He
has assigned to Seth C. Foster. The as,
sets are put down at 100000, and the
liabilities at 100000. No reason is giver
for the assignment. Mr.. Probasco in
1871 gave to the city of Cincinnati the
beautiful bronze fountain which is 10.
Gated on Fifth street between Vine and
Walnut, and which has been admired by
thousands of visitors. He has beer
popularly known as a man entirely be.
yond the vicissitudes of hard times OF
business depression, and hence the sur.
prise caused by his assignment.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-12-18
LYNCHED.
Brace of Negroes Fall Into the Hands
of N Louisiana Mob.

New Orleans, Dec. 1.-two negroes
arrested for the murder of storelSeeper
named Babin at st. Gabriel, La, were
lynched Monday night. The proof of
their guilt was conclusive and popular
indignation was great. Sheriff Brown,
fearing Jail delivery put the blacks on
the Texas & Pacific train to be taken to
New Orleans for safe keeping. The
people stopped the train six miles below
Plaquemine, locked up the conductor
and the deputy sheriff, took the negroes
off and hanged them in the woods.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-12-18
BURNED TO DEATH.
Three Children Perish by Fire in
Pennsylvania.

Bradford, Pa, Dec. 14.-At Augustine,
small numbering town near the line
between Warren and Elk counties, Mon.
day, three children were burned to
death. Mrs. John Frederick, resident
of the place, arose about five o'clock tc
start the kitchen fire. She used kero-
sene oil. The house and its contents
were destroyed and three children
burned TO death. Mrs. Frederick res.
cued an infant, which was so badly
burned that it may die. The woman
herself was seriously burned.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-12-18
HEAVY GRAIN SHIPMENTS.
Expected to Exceed 2.OOO.OOO BusheIA
Monthly at Boston.

Boston, Dec. 1.-THE Transcript
says: Heavy grain shipments are being
made from this port, and will probably
exceed 100000 bushels a month from
now on. Some big grain deals have
been made lately, and steamers will
have about all they can handle. Space
has been engaged for forwarding to
Liverpool 100000 bushels of heavy
grain and oats during January and Feb
ruary via the Leyland line and prom
inent grain broker has been making
overtures to the steamship lines for
100000 bushels, but he could not Sc
cure the desired terms.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-12-18
DISASTROUS GALE.
Causes Nuch Damage in Louisiana
LOsA of Life FenreI.

New Orleans, Dec. 14.-A hurricane
struck Point H-A-La-Hache, 40 miles be-
low the city Monday demolishing the
st. Thomas Catholic church, two houses
aud one store. A lugger was carried
clear across the river and one of her
crew, an Austrian, was drowned. This
happened at half past one o'clock in the
morning and while the loss at the point
is only about $4,000 it is feared that the
hunting camps on the back bayous were
swept and number of lives lost.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-12-18

Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 14.-Kearney
Parson Speedy, professional diver and
athlete, leaped from the railing of the
big cantilever bridge between this city
and West Memphis, into the Mississippi
river, distance of ls5 feet. swan to u
waiting skiff. and was rowSl ashore un.
injured at 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon.
The feat was witnessed by crowd OF
1000 people.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-12-18
Won't Wear Prison-slade Uniforms.

Schenectady, N. Y, Dec. 14.-orders
were recently issued that the entire
national guard of New York should be
supplied with uniforms made in the
state prison. The members of the
Thirty-sixth separate company have
announced that they will never consent
to wear prison-made uniforms. They
say they will disband rather than wear
prison-made unifoIms.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-12-18
DANGEROUS COUNTERFEIT.
Ten-DoIInr silver Certificate in CIR
culatiOn In Denver.

culation In Denver.
Denver, Col, Dec. 14.-Counterfeiters
are at work in the city. A dangerou.
counterfeit ten-dollar silver certificate
is in circulation, according to the in
formation given to Chief Farley. Three
of them have found their way to the
federal officials. The note is of the
series of 1891, check letter C, plate No.
Z, treasury No. 1s,4l1,l25, Hendricks
portrait. a light green back and coarse
fabric. 1t is said to be one of the best
counterfeits recently attempted.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-12-18

Freeport, H.. Dec. 14.-James
O'Brien, well-kuown farmer. wa
struck and killed by an Illinois Contra
train. O'Brien was slnacurtained buggy
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-12-18

Chicago, Dec. l4,-From $1.05 early in
the day Monday December wheat sud
ienly broke to 07Ns cents, but later re-
covered to $l.02.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-12-18
why She Accepted Him.

$50 you have accepted Fred2"
"Yes; he said he wouldn't marry me
II / didn't."-Town Toplca.