The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1898-07-09
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MINOR NEWS or THE WORLD.
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the Cariens-Aeeiaenss ana Csims
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Religious News.

--Netes Of Persens--Churales and
Religious Kews.
A. J. and W. J. Bryant 81 Tippecanoe
county, Ind, have Just completed this sea-
sons wool clip, yielding nearly ss0O
pounds from 900 sheep, an average Of
nearly 4 pounds to the fleece.
Lieut. w. W. Harris, who was injured
recently by an accidental explosion while
placing submarine mines for haFbor de-
Tense near jacksonville, Fla, l. totally
blind and deaf in consequence
Among the bills just passed by congress
Is one providing severe penalties for ma
licious injury or destruction Of snbma-
rine mines, torpedoes, forti1catiOns or
other military or naval defenses.
In an harangue on the battieship Pc
layo before the departure Of the Spanish
feet from Cadiz, Spain, Admiral Canaan
said to his officers: SWe shall not return
to Cadiz till our flag Is wet with Amer
Jean blood"
The Madrid story that the South and
Central American republics are about to
form an alliance against the United States
Is pronounced absolutely false by diplo-
matte representatives, Of these countries
in Washington
Peace or war i the all-absOrbing topic
at Madrid, and the desire for peace on
any terms seems to be unanimous among
the masses Of the people, a. continuation
Of the war win practically result in na-
tionsI destruction.
Over 100 officers and 200 yeaseIs are
now in the naval service of the United
States
Near GreenyiIIe. Ind, Milton Thomas,
farmer. became paralyzed by being
caught in a folding bed.
Havana is said to be panic stricken and
famine stricken, and the police force arc
mutinous
Six hundred car loads OF celery win be
marketed by growers in Orange county,
Cal, this year.
London journals speak in highest praise
Of the bravery shown by the United
States troops in Cuba.
A recent shipment to the Klondike
from Seattle included a FIRE engine, fur
niture for bank, pianos and organs.
Edward Falk, an aged farmer near Ak
ron, O., was kicked by vicious horse
over the heart and instantly killed.
Il is reported that British steamship
company has about completed the pur-
chase Of transportation route across
Nicaragua
Captain A. K CAPrOn, who persisted in
the Santiago fight. met his tragic death
on the twenty-seventh anniversary Of his
birthday.
A force Of 5000 men is to be kept con-
SANITY on our southern coast 10 serve a.
re-enforcements for our troops in Caba II
needed.
1t has been decided at Washington that
no war revenue stamps are needed for
money orders. the extra charge being
made at the time Of issue
II Is reported from London that the
Spanish government is preparing to send
additional troops to Puerto Rico by the
fastest steamers available.
The war department has instituted a
system of bulletins for the benefit Of the
public, giving quick and concise informa-
tion Of important happenings
Mrs Mary Wiggin Fullerton, l02 years
old, died in Boston last Tuesday. She was
a prominent member Of the Society Of
Daughters Of the Revolution.
Lberians are vehemently urging the
United States TO establish a professionals
over the republic, and failing in this they
will appeal to Great Britain.
The first mile Of track for the first rail-
way in Alaska was laid through Slagway
June Is. Grading was finished for a dis
lance Of FIVE miles beyond the city limits.
The London Daily Mail says that the
United States must hold the Philippines
to prevent a wild scramble for eoaling
stations among the European powers
The Silver Spring Presbyterian church.
Cumberland county, Pa, which was e.
tablished in lisa, reoPened their historic
edifice with interesting exercises last sun
| day.
| While at Honolulu an American flag
was presented TO the cruiser Charleston
by the Queen DOwager Kapiolani, of Ha.
waii, in token Of friendship for the United
States.
An island known as the Marcus Of
Weeks, between Honolulu and the Phil.
| ippines, flies. the United States flag and
has been offered 10 this country as a coal
ing station