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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-02
New Tale of the Maine Explosion.

Key West, Feb. 2s.-The latest story
as to the way the Maine was blown up
is contained in letter forwarded by q
secret Cuban club in Havana to j. NJ.
GOWN, Cuban insurance agent here.
The club received it in the ordinary
course of mail. 1t was written in
English, but was signed ''Maquinista"
(Machinist, After long preamble
saying the writer knew the Names
fate was due to a Spanish plot, the
letter goes on to say that in an old
warehouse at Santa Catalina, 200 yards
from where the Maine was moored,
some diving apparatus had been hidden,
and that from this base two divers had
worked by night and filled the torpedo
holes OF the Maine with dynamite
cartridges connected with a battery to
the land by which the cartridges were
exploded
According to the letter the divers
were to have been paid large sum,
which has not been forthcoming.
The Cubans in Key West say that
the investigation in Havana has tended
to confirm the statements of the letter,
which will go before the court of in
quiry.
An officer of the Maine, whose at
tention was called to the story, today
asserted positively to the correspon-
dent that the torpedo h lies of tie
Maine had not been opened during her
stay in the harbor
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-02
Americans Advised to Leave Havana.

New York, Feb. ga dispatch to
the World from Havana says:
The situation in Havana is more
grave than it was a week ago. AL
though the officers of the naval board
OF inquiry preserve an impenetrable
reserve, 1t Is learned that some of the
best naval experts now believe that
the explosion was the result of treach-
cry.
They do not believe that Spanish
officials were part OF the conspiracy.
From evidence now in their possession
they believe the Spanish government,
General Blanco and his military sub.
ordinates, were guiltless alike of
knowledge or of participation in the
crime. 1t is believed to have been set
off by by fanatic.
Consul General Lee has informally
advised Americans not necessarily de-
tanned here to leave for home at once.
Many of the families will sail by the
Olivette tomorrow.
This is an indication that those on the
ground realize the possibility of trou-
BILE arising suddenly and their inability
to protect women and children II any
outbreak occurs.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-02
Miners leaving Klondiks.

San Francisco, Feb. 90. Stewart
Menzie, an agent of the Alaska Com
mercial company, who has just re-
turned from the Klondike region, start
ing from Dawson City on January 20,
and from Skaguay on February 10, re-
ports that the tide OF gold hunters who
locked into Canadian territory when
the news of the rich strikes in the
Klondike region was first announced,
is now turning. and those who aban-
ioned their claims on American and
Chicken creeks are now returning
there, accompanied by many others
who have been unable to locate claims
on Canadian soil.
The British bark Atacama fl ON New
0lstle, N s. W., to S, n Di ,go has been
abandoned at sea. The captain and
three persons landed at Sydnew. The
crew, numbering twelve, are missing.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-02

Washington, Feb. 22.-It was stated
today that 1t will be the policy Of the
house leaders to prevent, as near as
possible. any agitation of matters re-
lating to Cuba or the Maine disaster In
che future Pending the result Of the
official investigation. they believe 1t
wise and the part of good policy to
maintain silence.
AS Chairman Hit of the foreign af-
fairs committee is confined to his
home 1t Is probable that no meetings
of that committee will be held until
he returns to his seat in the house. 1t
Is understood that the report of the
state department to be made to the
resolution of in luiry regarding the
situation in Cuba, will not be made for
week or ten days 1t is explained
that the work of preparing the consu-
lar reports, which will be transmitted,
will require considerable time.
These reports must be scanned by
Assistant Secretary Day in person and
he has little time to give this work nt
present
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-02
RusLELL SAGE WANTS WAR.
Says the Wealthy Families VIII support
the Treasury.

New York, Feb. 2s.-Russell Sage
gave out the following authorized in
terview today
From all the information received,
there is little doubt in my mind that
our warship was blown up by outside
! agencies, and ii the naval commission
SO reports the time for action has
come. There should be no wavering.
This government must demand the
fullest reparation, and that Immediate
/ ly. Whatever action, war or other
wise, President Mckinley may take,
he should and would have the fullest
support from both rich and poor Re-
publicans and Democrats. There is no
question as to where the rich man
| stands. In the civil war when it broke
out | bought government bonds, and
did the same in 1864. So did other
rich men. We had confidence in our
| government. If the nece ssity arises
now l will do the same again, gener-
ously, and SO will other rich men that
know Of. / am an American first
and last and propose to stand by the
flag.
Party lines will be dropped AS to
the stock market, that has got TO take
care of itself, for the present. The
ticker is now secondary considera-
ton, The honor of the government
comes first. | speak not only of my
own views on this point, but those OF
other moneyed men with whom have
talked. Another thing. The families
and dependents of every sailor killed
on the Maine must be taken care of.
That is a bill Spain must settle. If the
citizens of this country enlist to defend
our flag and all that it means, we are
in duty bound to see that their families
are provided for if they are killed.
with that understood by the peo-
pie, there will be no lack of soldiers or
sailors when the need arises. l think
the president has been cautious in this
matter, but am confident that he will
now act simply in the Maine matter"
The Evening World says that Sena.
tor Hanna was in conference last even.
ing with number of representatives
of financial institutions; and that he
was given to understand by them that
the administration could depend upon
all the money support necessary to
carry out any plan or action that might
be determined upon. According to the
Evening World, a series of bond issues,
aggregating $500, 900, 900, was suggest
ed as possibility and was acquiesed
in by the assembled financiers.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-02
To Amend Arid Land Act.

Washington, Feb. GA delegation
appointed at the Lincoln, Neb.. irriga-
tion convention last autumn, had
hearing today before the house COM
mittee on irrigation OF arid lands The
party included State Engineer r. j.
Mills of Boise City, Ida; E. s. Nettle-
ton of Denver and Colonel H. b. Maxon
Of Reno, New.
They wanted the Carey act amended
30 as to provide for better contracts be-
tween the states and parties under
taking irrigation projects therefor,
and the suspension for six months of
the operations of the Carey act, so as
to allow states to perfect their sur
veys and perform the conditions re-
luired by the act. Meanwhile no en-
try on these lands is to be permitted,
and in the event OF a failure of the
states to comply within that period,
the lands are to revert to the United
States
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-02
Alleged Opinion of Experts.

New York, Feb. 2s.--A special copy
righted cablegram to the Evening
World from Sylvester Scovel at Ha-
yana says:
"Divers, working for ward yesterday
found absolute proof that the forward
big magazine which could have so
damaged the ship. is surely unexplod-
ed. The sides and floors of this maga-
zine are practically intact and in such
shape as is impossible had an explo-
sion within occurred. New York di-
vers have SO sworn today to the inves-
eating board.
1T is now believed by experts that
big torpedo or mine, aided by 500
pounds af saluting powder in the re-
serve magazine next to the big maya
zine, might have produced the actual
results found in the wreck Collapsed
powder casks found about the maga-
zine have hexagonal marks in the thin
copper where the external pressure
forces it into its contents of hexagonal
powder" "
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-02
TERROR AT NEW YORK.
VIII Remain There Until Settlen ent of tn
Maine Question.

maine question:
New York, Feb 2S.-The United
States monitor Terror passed in at
Quarantine at 1880 this morning. The
vessel left Hampton Roads Sunday af-
ternoon, where she has been lying for
week all ready to put to sea.
Her commander, Captain Nicoll Lud'
low, received instructions from Secre-
tary Long to remain in New York har-
Dor till further orders, which is taken
to mean that the monitor will be on
hand until the settlement of the Maine
question.
1t is thought that the secretrry de-
layed sending the monitor to these
waters during the stay of the Spanish
cruiser through courtesy to the Span
iards.
The formidable vessel, which will
probably lie at the man-of-war anchor
age of Tompkinsville, is 249 feet long,
So feet beam, ii foot inch draught.
Her displacement is 1890 tons; speed
IL knots; main battery, four 1O-inch ri
ies in pairs; secondary battery six
rapid firing guns and two machine
inches; thickness of protective deck 8
inches; thickness of tnrret armor IL
inchas
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-02
Arii Lands Isill.

Washington, Feb. REPRESENTATIVE
Shafroth of Colorado introduced bill
today granting to the respective states
In which they are situated all arid
lands of the United States not held for
military or Indian reservations or other
public purposes. These are designed
to be lands which are not mineral,
which will produce crops only by
artificial irrigation. The measure will
be generally supported by western
members but is expect to encounter
strenuous opposition from the north
east
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-02
Activity In Navy Yards.

Albany, N. Y, Feb. 2s.-The greatest
nctivity known since the late rebellion
Is witnessed at the Watervliet arsenal.
fhe entire force is working night and
day. On Friday night an order was
received for the shipment of two car.
loads of 12-ineh projeetiles for Fort
Hamilton with the greatest possible
haste. Yesterday afternoon they were
dispatched to that point. Orders have
also been received for the shipment OF
all projeetiles now on hand to the sew.
eral forts about New York aud to for.
ward all complete guns as speedily as
possible to the proving grounds at
Sandy Hook Such an order has not
been received at Watervliet since the
close of the war. 1t Is expected that
the last six loads of proiectiles will be
shipped during the present week.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-02
Western Rate War.

Montreal, Feb. 28.-The delegates
representing the eastern railways, who
have been here in conference with the
Canadian Pacific officials, have returned
home. 1t is understood no agreement
was arrived at. but that the delegates
take back an offer from the Canadian
Pacific which, if accepted, will end the
present western rate war. The Cana
dian Pacific consider the acceptance
likely. In the mean time the Canadian
Pacific railway is said to have deter
mined on reducing the rate from Mon
treal to Toronto to Sa
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-02
A Montana woman,s Trouble.

Great Falls, Mont, Feb. 22.-Maior
Fuller, agent of the Blackfeet Indians,
has issued an order prohibiting Mrs.
Garrett White from living on the res
ervation. Mrs. White Is the white
woman who, a month ago, while
teacher in the Fort Shaw Indian school.
eloped with and married White, q full
blood Piegan Indian. She is a sister of
Rev. G. C. Baleman, army chaplain at
Fort Belnap. As return to the school
was forbidden, Mrs. White has been
compelled to accept position as watt
ress In hotel at Dupuyer to support
herself and husband.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-02

ploYed. Notwithstanding these grave
charges the government has doggedly
refused to make known the ineriminat.
ing evidence II any existed. It was
this that enlisted the sympathies OF
Iola. He boldly, in public places and
in print, charged the government with
having been party to an outrage and
challenged it to prosecute him. All
through the trial which lasted three
weeks, Zola attempted to introduce
evidence discriminating others than
Dreyfus, but in every instance was
prevented by the court So marked
was this fact that conviction was a
foregone conclusion. At the same time
it has strengthed the belief that
an innocent man is suffering for the
wrongs of others.
Captain Dreyfus is imprisoned on an
island and constantly guarded. He
lou lily protests his innocence and asks
ouly for an opportunity to prove it..
Public sentiment is against it and the
air has reverberuted for weeks with
alternate cries of Long live ths
army and Down with the Jews
Dreyfus is a Jew, and race preiu-
diees make his case the more hopeless
The feeling aroused by the charge
that he betrayed military secrets i.
rpSnDnSihle in manner for the anti
Jewish riots that have prevailed
throughout France and the agitation
bprnn
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-02

Albuquerque, N. NJ, Feb. as.--cen-
trail and southern New Mexico are In
tested with cattle and sheep thieves,
and trouble is anticipated on ranges
east and south of this city, for the
stockmen are organizing and intend to
rid themselves of these depredators.
NJ T. Moriarity, a sheep raiser In the
Chilli vicinity, where there are over
200, 900 sheep, says that the big fiocks
are being greatly diminished, and that
the oA srs appear powerless to stop
the Law essness.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-02
Shot by a Maniac

Chicago. Feb. 2s.-Officer Patrick
Fenlon and Officer Daniel Carey were
fatally wounded by Michael Clark,
whom they attempted to arrest. Clark
was butcher. His landlady noticed
that he was acting strangely and ask
ed him to vacate, but he refused, and
barricaded the doors of his ROOM Pc
lice were called and forced an en-
trance. As Fenlon stepped into the
room he received bullet through the
heart. Carey leaped upon the maniac
and in the struggle received a shot
through the body Clark saw his vic
tim fall and jumped through the sec.
ond story window, lie ran to the par
ish church and gave himself up to the
priest, who turned him over to the po-
lice
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-02
Girl Killed Her Father,

Nebraska City. Neb., Feb 2s.-Mars
Kuwitzky, 17-year-old girl, blew her
fathers head off with shotgun while
he was asleep. The father came home
drunk and chased the family out of the
house with butcher knife and threat
ened to kill them. He was finally
pacified and induced to go to bed. 1t
is supposed that the girl, maddened by
frequent occurrences of this kind, de-
cided to put her father out of the way.
The girl is now in Jail awaiting pre-
liminary examination.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-02
Saga sta's Anxiety.

Madrid, Feb. es.-The government
Is anxious to secure firm basis for com.
mercial and political relations with
the United States before May /, in
case the pacification of Cuba should
net have made progress before the
ra ny season commences
1t is an open secret that both the
home and colonial governments con
siier the preservation of friendly rela-
tions with the United States as no less
important in the pacitication of Cuba
than the military operations and the
unofficial negotiations to induce the
insurgent leaders to accept autonomy.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-02
sherin Martins Trial.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Feb. 2s-All of the
jurors in the case of Sheriff Martin
and his deputies on trial for shooting
strikers at Lattimer were in good
health again Saturday The proseeu-
tion issued an appeal for funds for the
further prosecution OF the case su.
perintendent Fred zerby was put on
the stand fol cross-examination. The
only new feature ELECTED was that he
told Of the instructions given by Sheriff
Martin to the deputies not to shoot
unless their lives were In danger.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-02
Feeding Cobas Poor,

Havana, Feb. 25.-It is announced
that General Lee is availing himself o.
the experienced services of the Red
Cross nurses sent to Havana by the
department of state, and that he ID
gradually turning over to Miss Barton
the matter of distribution throughout
the island. The writer says: There
are said to be theusads of children In
the streets, or gathered into wretched
dens, or so-eallea hospitals, in all stages
of suffering that can develop from
hunger, malaria anl exposure.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-02
TREASURY STATEMENT.
What 1t Promises to Show for the Month o
February.

"hat IL PROMISES to Show for the Month of
February.
Washington, Feb 28.-The monthly
treasury statement shows small sur
plus for the month of February. The
custom receipts amount, for the month,
to Sl4, ,436,715, a gain over the same pc.
riod last year Of over So, $50, o6o. The
receipts of internal revenue show an
increase of about 1864, 900. The excess
of expe nditures over receipts for the
first year of the present administra-
tion, exclusive of Pacific railroad pay.
ments, is about 1874, 900, as compared
with deficit of about $47 900, 600 for
the first year of the last administration.
1t is expected by the treasury officials
that the receipts for customs for March
will show a material increase over any
previous month during the year, and
as there will be small interest pay
rents due it is believe the surplus for
the month of March will aggregate
az 0nn oOn
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-02
UNTRUTHFUL INTERVIEWS.
Captain sigsbee Says He Has Given NJ
Opinions TO the Press.

Captain sigsbes tSays He Has Given No
Opinions TO the Press.
Washington, Feb, 21.-Captain Sigs-
bee has sent two kilograms to the navy
department. on the subject of interviews
with him. The first merely said: II
have consistently refrained from ex-
pressing any opinion OF the Maine dis
lster" Later In the day he wired;
mo newspaper divers have been used
on the wreck of the Maine. One man
engaged by me was subsequently
bought up by newspaper. Ideclined
his services. Subsequently on his being
unconditionally released I might have
used him in charge of an officer in re-
covering bodies, but decided not to do
So Any interviews with me, II printed,
are untrue"
The flags over all the public build
lngs in Havana are half masted out of
respect for the dead.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-02
Spanish Investigation of Main disaster.

Madrid, Feb. 23.-The Spanish ad.
miral commanding at Havana tele-
graphs that the Spanish official investi-
CATION into the catastrophe to the
Maine has terminated, and that the
first examination made by official divers
has shown, up to the present, that the
disaster was quite accidental and not
produced by any exterior cause. The
message was conveyed to the palace by
Premier Sagasta, and the queen regent
expressed satisfaction on hearing the
result of the investigation.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-02
.,,,rew Not Confirmed.

Washington, Feb, 22.-The senate
committee ON public lands has rejected
the nomination of II. N. McGrew az
register of the Salt Lake land Office
without dissenting voice. This ac-
ton came right after spirited speech
by Senator Allison In behalf Of Me-
Grew. The senator's arguments had
no effect on the decision of the CON-
mittee.
IL ia regarded as certain that the
senate will approve the committee's
recommendation.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-02
zoLA CONVICTED.
sentenced toa Years imprisonment and
Fined 5000 Francs.

Paris, Feb. 25.-Emile Zola, ths
noted literary man, who risked his
liberty, and perhaps his life, that the
truth night be known and justice be
done, a abandoned and despised
man has been convicted and SEN
fenced to Jail for one year, and fined
5000 francs. The sentence is the ex-
treme penalty.
Frantic bravos greeted the announce.
ment of Zola's sentence, and intense
excitement followed.
A number of violent fights ensued,
and police secretary was slightly in
iured. The mob seemed to b, delirious,
shrieking cheers for the army and
bowling down the Jews with fierce.
ness
NJ Zola emerged from the court at
':30 p. m, ana his appearance was the
signal for tumultuous denunciations
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-02

M'KINLEY'S ATTITUDE.
Member of Cabinet Says He VIII Not
Rush into War.


Washington, Feb. 2s.-A member OF
the Cabinet, in speaking of the attitude
of the President on the question of war
with Spain, said; President MeKin.
ley Is giving thoughtful and earnest
consideration to every phase of the
Cuban situation as it appears, but he
will not be iingoed into war, or act in
anticipation of events which may never
occur He fully realizes what war
means, and will not go to the last dire
full extremity without the approval of
his conscience and firm conviction
that such course would be right in
the sight of God and of man. But
whenever the honor and integrity of
the Nation or its people become invol-
we'd the President may be depended
upon to do his whole duty, and do it
promptly.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-02
STRIKERS BEFORE CONGRESS.
Delegation of Cotton Mill Operatives to
Have a Hearing.

Have "a Hearing.
New Bedford, Mass, Feb. 2s.--The
strike council, at a meeting decided to
send two delegates to Washington to
represent the New Bedford unions al
the hearings of the congressional ju-
dietary committee on Representative
Losering's eight-hour amendment to
the constitution. One of the purposes
of their visit will be their work at
baltimore, Wilmington and other
cities on the route, where they will
address the unions and secure what
aid they can for the strikers The coll
lections during the past week have
amounted to about s270o, an increase
over any former week
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-02

There is an appalling scarcity of food
in many provinces of Spain. The price
of wheat is unpreoedently high. Bread
riots are of daily occurrence at sala-
manca, and it is feared that martial
law will be proclaimed,
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-02
Killed In Bar-room Row.

Butte, Mont, Feb. 2s.-Bob Works,
manager OF the Dugah house, shot and
killed Ed DAILY in the bar-room of the
place at midnight The men had had
trouble before, and renewt d 1t tonight.
Three shots were fired.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-02
A SENSATIONAL DEATH.
Lodge President Expires After InstaIIin
the Affinara

Lodge President Expires After INSTALLING
the Offioers
Chicago, Feb. 2s Charles A. THE.
man, grand president If the .Arbeiter
Stetzung Verein (Workingmens Mutual
Aid Society, dropped dead on the plat.
form of the lodge hall, just after he
had finished the work of installing
officers. More than 900 persons were
present. Several women tainted and Q
panic was narrowly averted. Thieman
was years old and was we'll known
among German workingmen.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-02

Downfall of a Prince.

London, Feb. 2a.-The Pail Mall Ga,
zette announces that the bankruptcy
proceedings against Prince Franz Won
Auersperg have been concluded. The
prince, 1t is alleged, squandered an i'm.
mense fortune before he was &c years
of age, and disappeared from society.
It is reported that the prince is run.
ming an elevator in big New Yorb
hotel.