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blessings of which we all enjoy, would
have gained its independence had not
France recognized our rights as a nation.
1t surely looks uncharitable ON the part
Of the United States not to extend the
same aid to a people whose condition IL
even more deplorable than ours at that
time.
Count d. Amanda, one Of the foremost
OF Spanish statesmen, in 1873 wrote OF
this republic as follows:
This federal republic was born q
pygmy, 80 to speak, Il required the sup
port and forces Of two powers as great
as Spain and France to attain independ-
ence. A day will come when 1t will be
giant, even colossus, formidable In
these countries"
His prophecy was true beyond expec-
tation. The United States advanced and
Is every day advancing to a growth Of
state unparalleled by the history OF other
nations. We do mot expect as brilliant
a future for Cuba. But this small re-
public springing into life from under the
heel OF tyranny will progress onward in
wealth and intelligence, In justice and
humanity, thereby sounding one more
death knell to absolutism and mon
archy.
The geographical location Of Cuba and
our former policies in regard to America
and nearby islands, makes 1t more im-
portant that we should take this step to
maintain this doctrine. The time Ia fast
approaching new era In politics. The
signs of the times indicate change In
political methods that will revolutioni2e
the whole present political system.
The voice OF the common people must
be needed. The day has forever gone
when men will stand idly by and uphold
any and all policies advocated by the
leaders Of their party regardless Of own
convictions and opinions.
The young Republicans OF to-day rep
resent thinking element OF society.
They no longer hold to old traditional
party greatness. They do not look back
at past records Of party vaior, but look
at present policies and existing condi-
lions. This Is not written In the spirit Of
a young enthusiast, ready for war with
a European power. We only ask that
the chief magistrate Of the nation recog-
nize the principles of freedom and con-
vey to the whole world the true sentl-
ments Of the people he represents.
JOHN L. M. BROWN.
Vermilhon, Kas
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needed It appears to be scheme to
enable Mr.. Leland to give one more Of
his political friends job. Very re-
spectfully, w. d. VINCENT.
Washington, d. c., December 20, 1897.
Replying to yours Of December 16, 1897,
would say that am opposed to another
federal district In Kansas or anywhere
else. / am opposed to the entire federal
court system, believing that we had bet
ter increase the judicial powers Of our
State courts and stop this custom Of
carrying disputes up to the national
court. The whole tendency is to usurp
the powers OF local government, and to
this am opposed. II one federal Judge
has more than he can do In Kansas l
would reduce his work by limiting cases
that might be brought in his court.
Yours truly, z. r. RIDGELY.
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A Disgusting Political Scramble.

Hardly less disgusting than the Re-
publican scramble for spOils which we
have been witnessing, was the rush of
Democratic politicians to Mr.. Bryan dur
ing his recent visit to the Territory.
The most prominent in the wild, de-
lirious stampede were those who are
marked for slaughter by the people
those who realize that their only hope
Of Office lies in appointment. These
fawned and fretted about Mr.. Bryan like
an unctiOus puppet at the feet of It's
master, and some OF the most sycophan-
tic carried their ridiculous antics to the
extreme of boarding the same train
which carried Mr.. Bryan southwark, and
riding as far as Texas. They overlooked
the fact that they could have as thor
Oughly demonstrated their assininity
with much less expense by parading the
streets in their night shirts while Mr..
Bryan was going through.
II there is any creature that is Justly
hated by God and man it is the cavilling
sycOphant whose motive is personal
gain. These men who displayed them
selves while Bryan was In the Territory
have no love for the ex-candidate Four
years ago they considered his theories
the essence Of heresy because 1t was op-
posed to Clevelandism. When Bryan was
in the Territory before, most Of them
were opposed to the ideas he advanced
and for the same reason they now ar
rOgate to themselves the chief seats in
the synagogue and for pretense make
long prayers. They nursed forlorn
hope that perhaps office might seek them
out IL they remained true followers of
the Stuffed Prophet. But the triumph of
Organism at Chicago last year, and the
possibility Of him becoming President in
1900 has changed their principles" Men
who know less about the theory and SCI
ence Of money than rodent knows
about mathematics, took their supreme
gall by the slack o. the pants and
marched around the great silver apostle
like a procession of devotees before
Chinese Joss. The procedure was no
doubt as disgusting to Mr.. Bryan as 1t
was to other intelligent people, for we
give him credit with having discern
ment enough TO distinguish between
brass and intelligence Oklahoma Rep
reSentative.
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Loses An Able Jurist.
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tice of the law, for a time at least. The
rumor probably became current from the
fact that it is well known that the Judge
has great admiration for the Governor
and therefore the supposition became
natural that partnership would be
formed.
Prior to the organization of the Pop
ulist party he was regarded as Dem
ocrat. He took little or no part In po-
litical matters, and not until the organ
iZation Of the Peoples party was he
known throughout the State except as
lawyer and jurist. He has Of late years
been deeply interested in doing his part
in breaking down the trusts, combines
and enemies Of the common people. He
has taken especial interest in the finan-
cial question and was one OF the dele
gates to the St.Louis convention nom
mating William J. Bryan, and was a
strong advocate for Bryan in the CAM
paign and strongly urged his nomina-
tiOn.
He was married in 1877 and now has
a wife and three children, the Oldest
a boy II years of age, the second girl
Of IA years and the youngest boy 9.
Judge Heren is very fond of home life
and when not actually engaged in Off
Cial duties or investigating some legal
question he may always be found at his
residence.
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The Biggest Little Man in Kansas.

The biggest little man that's been In
Kansas for a long time Ia Attorney Gem
eral Boyle. This puts us In mind Of
story. While Mr.. Boyle was making
his campaign for election, the writer Of
this item happened, In company with
Hon. J. r. Burton, to meet Mr.. Boyle
while he was eating his breakfast at a
Union Avenue eating house at Kansas
City. Mr.. Burton said: Davies, shake
hands with Mr.. Boyle, the Populist cam
didate for Attorney General, the biggest
and brainiest man on that ticket,
good lawyer, and a perfect gentleman"
Subsequent history proves that Mr.. Bur-
tons estimate Of Mr. Boyle was not very
much overstated. He Is a good lawyer,
He has confidence In his ability to de-
fend the right in any court and in amy
case. He knows what to do, how to do 1t
land does 1t. Mr.. Boyle is one man
that will be renominated by acclamatlQn
when his party convention meets. Con
cordla KaneaR.
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SHOULD KANSAS BE DIVIDED
Kansas congressman Are Not All Favorable
to the New Judicial District
Scheme,


The Mail and Breeze has addressed in
quiries to Kansas Congressman asking
for their views on the proposition to
divide the State into two Judicial dis
tricts The following replies were re-
ceived:
Washington, D. c., December 20, 1897.
Yours Of the 10th just received. l am
glad to inform you that l am In favor
Of the measure providing for another
federal district in Kansas. believe
that the laws delay is sufficiently to-
dious even when we have every facility
for the transaction of business, and I
shall be very glad to assist Kansas in
obtaining every possible facility for the
easy and rapid dispatch OF business
Very truly yours, w. A. HARRIS.
Washington, D. c., December 20, 1897.
In response to your inquiry as to
whether I would support the measure
providing for another federal district
in Kansas, have to say that l am look
ing into the matter for the purpose OF as
certainlng, first, If there is necessity
for 1t, and second, whether the people
demand 1t, and, after further inVestiga-
tiOn, II find It is going to be for the best
interests Of our people, shall certainly
interests OF our people. shall certainly
1t is intended to furnish jobs for the two
Republican chiefs Iceland and Baker)
will cut no figure with me.
l am inclined to think, however, that
we need another district, and that l
will be for it when the proper time
comes. l am informed by Mr.. Broder-
ick that the bill will be reported to
Congress after the holidays. Respectfully
yours, JERRY SIMPSON.
Washington, d. c., December 20, 1897.
Referring to your inquiry will say that
I am in favor Of the bill providing for
two federal court districts in Kansas.
The one Judge has been made to keep
up the business and for seven years
federal Judges have been called from ad-
joining States to assist in clearing the
calendar and this has resulted In extra
expense to the government and incon-
venient often to litigants. The only way
to remedy this matter Is to provide for a
new district. Very truly yours,
CASE BRODERICK.
Washington, D. c., December 20, 1897.
Few, If any, here in Washington, are
seriously considering the question. They
believe it to be blind behind which is
going on a struggle between two proml-
nent Republican leaders Of Kansas for
control OF the federal patronage. 1t will
be a long time, If ever, before the meas
ure will be voted upon. Meanwhile, l
shall have an opportunity to more fully
know the will OF my constituents. Yours
respectfully, M. s. PETERS.
Washington, D. c., December 20, 1897.
Il have not Investigated the proposition
to form another federal district in Kan
sas as carefully aus expect to do before
the measure is presented TO the House.
I think now that shall vote against 1t,
because l doubt very much whether 1t Is
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ate in any way practicable for advancing
the enterprise, and the organization and
success Of the meeting as described
above.
Resolved, That the Secretary Of this
association be instructed to forward at
the close of this meeting, a copy Of these
resolutions to the Secretary of the COM
mittee having the project in charge
Miss Anna Foos, Principal Of the Kellom
school, Omaha, Neb.
AWARDS TO COUNTIES.
Norton county won the Appleton In
ternational Educational series offered
the county whose teachers travelled the
greatest total mileage. This result Is ar
rived at by multiplying the number Of
teachers present by the number Of miles
in the distance between their residence
and Topeka Ness county lacked but
two teachers of winning The books
were donated by the Topeka Daily Cap
ital. Norton county also received the
association banner. Riley county got the
flag for having the largest percentage Of
the total number of teachers In the
county in attendance. Geary county had
the banner during the past year.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1898-02-11
FIBROID TUMOR
Expelled by Lydia Fl. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

MRS. B. A. LOMBARD, Box II, West
dale, Mass, writes: 81 have reason to
think that would not be here now If
it had not been for Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. 1t cured me of
q fibroid tumor in my womb.
doctors could donothing forme, and
they could not cure me at the hospital.
/ will tell you about it:
F" had been in my usual health, but
had worked quite hard. When my
monthly period came on, flowed very
badly. The doctor gave me medicine,
but it did me no good. He said the
flow must be stopped If possible, and
he must find the cause of my trouble.
"Upon examination, he found there
was a fbroid tumor in my womb, and
gave me Observation-Disclosures any benefit
whatever. About that time a lady
called on me, and recommended Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound |;
said she owed her life to it. / said /
would try it, and did. Soon after the
flow became more natural and regular.
I still continued taking the Compound
for some time. Then the doctor made an
examination again, and found every
thing all right. The tumor had passed
away, and that dull ache was gone"
It can be truthfully stated that
such aresult can be accomplished by no
other remedy upon the market, and
forcibly proves the peculiar virtue Of
the Vegetable Compound
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1898-02-11
CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED.

Foremost among the worlds greatest
Medico-Chemists stands DIR. Slocum, of
New York City. His efforts, which for
years had been directed toward the discov-
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He has demonstrated the dreaded disease
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Indisputable facts prove that the Doc
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Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1898-02-11

A revolution has broken out at San
Jose, Costa RIGA.
The Japanese government is seriously
considering the retention of Wei Hal Wei
for an indefinite period, even aften China
pays the war indemnity.
1t is reported that the Cross river ex-
petition, composed of Niger coast protec-
torate troops, was massacred while de-
stroying towns about Assay creek. The
Royal Niger company has sent force OF
constabulary to rescue the prisoners.
An order reducing the shop forces be-
tween Omaha and Ogden has been issued
by the Union Pacific. Two hundred and
seventy-five men are dismissed from the
shops at Omaha, Grand Island, North
Platte, Sidney, Cheyenne, Laramie and
Ogden. One hundred of these come from
Omaha. The officers of the road decline
to say how long the reduction will be
in force. The Omaha shops worked 1000
men 40 hours during the week.
The United States canal company is
about completing its examination of the
western division, including Lake Nicar-
aqua and westward to the Pacific, on
Monday next. The commissioners have
examined the ground several hundred feet
deep by boring. The commissioners will
travel on foot from 0cha to the Caribbean
sea at the rate of about three miles a
day, examining both sides of the route
and wading 20 miles through the swamp.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1898-02-11
ARE you TO LIVE IN ALASKA.
YOUR SUCCESS WILL DEPEND.
Requirements Relative to Your
Health That Are Indfs-
pensab1e.

The universal article of diet in that
country, depended upon and indispens-
able, is bread or biscuit. And to make
the bread and biscuit, either in the camp
or upon the trail, yeast cannot be used
it must be baking powder; and the pow
9l6, LA pieces of mail in "a years.
Royal Baking Powder Company, miners
and prospectors have learned, is the only
one which will stand in that peculiar eli
mate of cold and dampness and raise the
bread and biscuit satisfactorily.
These facts are very important for every
one proposing to go to Alaska and the
Yukon country to know, for should he be
persuaded by some outfitter to take one
of the cheap brands of baking powder it
will cost Just as much to transport it,
and then when he opens it for use, after
all his labor in packing it over the long
and difficult route. he will find a solid
caked mass or a lot of spoiled powder with
no strength and useless. Such a mistake
might lead to the most serious results.
Alaska is no place in which to experiment
in food, or try to economic with your
stomach. For use in such a climate, and
under the trying and fatiguing condi-
tions of life and labor in that country, ev-
erything must be the best and most use.
full, and above all it is imperative that all
food supplies shall have perfect keeping
qualities. 1t is absurd to convey over
such difficult and expensive routes an ar
ticie that will deteriorate in transit, or
that will be found when required for use
to have lost great part of it's value.
There is no better guide to follow i'll
these matters than the advice of those
who have gone through similar expert
ence. Mr.. McQuesten. who is called ''the
father of Alaska" after an experience of
years upon the trail, in the camp, and in
the use of every kind of supply, says; "We
find in Alaska that the Importance of a
proper kind of baking powder cannot be
overestimated. A miner with a can of
bad baking powder is almost helpless in
Alaska. We have tried all sorts, and
have been obliged to settle down to use
nothing but the Royal. 1t is stronger and
carries further, but above all things, it
is the only powder that will endure the
oCNClC SALidCiS Va LhC ulNSiN IL
gion."
1t is for the same reasons that the U. S.
government in its relief expeditions, and
peary, the famous arctic traveller. have
carried the Royal Baking Powder ex-
clusively.
The Royal Baking Powder will not cake
nor lose its strength either on board ship
or in damp climates, and is the most high
ly concentrated and efficient of leavenins
agents. Hence it is indispensable to every
Alaskan outfit. 1t can be had of the trad
ing companies in Alaska, but should the
miner procure his supplies before leaving
he should resist every attempt of the out
filter to palm off upon him any of the
other brands of baking powder, for they
will spoil and prove the cause of great dis
appointment and trouble.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1898-02-11

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Knowing, as we do, of the undoubted eff
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Please tell the Doctor, when writing,
that you read this generous offer in this
paper.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1898-02-11

question is too great for any combination
of shelters in this country to succeed.
don't think a single one of the Montana
smelters could possibly be induced to enter
such a combination"
Howard Fraction Ore.
A shipment of ore made last week from
the Howard Fraction, in the SLOGAN Ill
vision, of which the British Canadian Gold
Fields Company have control. to the Mel
son smelter gave returns of 1875 ounces
in silver, LA ounces in gold, an average
value of $ll6.93 per ton at the present
price of silver The shipment consisted
of % tons which gave returns of $2704.65.
Sold Stock i'm London.
The placing of large blocks of treasury
stock in London of the Kenneth Gold
Mining Company, owning the Tamarac
group, and the Sarah Lee Gold Mining
Company, owning the Porcupine group,
near Ymir, insures working capital for
these mines
Sixty Feet of Ore.
A new body of ore has been disclosed
in the Silver King mine and the drills
have penetrated distance of 60 feet with
out reaching the end of it, is the report
from Nelson, B. G.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1898-02-11
COWBOY THUG STRUNG UP.
HAD KILLED TWO COMRADES.
Alaskan Miners Gave Him a Trial
Incidents of the Deliberate Act of
the Murderer-The Lynching Took
Place at yaldes Pass.

Seattle Feb. 3.-The steamer Alliance
arrived from Copper river, Alaska, with
news of double murder and a lynching
at Valdes pass, January 2. N. A. Call
of Worthington, Mimi, and w. A. Lee
of Salem, Mass, were murdered by M. f.
Tanner, known as the Montana Cowboy"
who, in return, was hanged by about 40
prospectors.
A special correspondent of the Seattle
Times, writing from Valdes, under date of
January II, gives the following account
of the tragedy and the cause leading
thereto:
"Last fall several boats landed at this
place with passengers from all parts of
the world, seeking an entrance by way of
the Valdes trail over the glacier into the
Copper river country. Among them was
party of Massachusetts, prospectors who
had picked up en- route a cowboy, Tan
ner, who had nothing but experience and
was outfitted at Seattle by the rest of
the party. Trouble commenced soon after
the party landed. The cowboy was over
bearing and at last his arrogance became
unbearable, and four of the party, talking
the matter over, came to the conclusion
that the best thing for all parties con-
cerned would be to divide the outfit, give
the cowboy his share and let him shift for
himself. The conversation took place IN
tent and the cowboy, overhearing the
remarks, walked to shanty half mile
distant, got his six-shooter and returned.
The four men were sitting in small tent,
surrounded by baggage. The cowboy
stood in the doorway of the tent, holding
the flap aside with one hand, his other by
his side. He said:
"I overheard your talk about me and
am here for business
"He then shot twice in rapid succession,
killing Mr.. Call and Mr.. Lee instantly.
The conclusion put out the light, so that
his next shot was in the dark. The party
at whom it was aimed fell down, and the
cowboy, thinking there was only one left,
went inside and waited considerable time
for him to come out He at last gave it
up and went away.
| Secured the Cowboy.
"The survivors Immediately notified all
of the men in the community and they
|
rendered without any resistance. He
merely said
"'I had intended to get them ALL
'Thirty- eight men as jury deliberated
from IL o'clock that night until o'clock
in the morning. At the end of that time
it had been decided that the cowboy must
hang. When daylight came path was
broken through the deep snow to a tree
q rope thrown over a limb and Tanner
was executed. The whole affair was con-
Quoted with decorum and solemnity. The
cowboy was game to the last and coolly
asked the crowd whether they were aware
they were hanging the best shot in the
northwest. He offered to tie the knot
around his neck.
"The wounded men were shot in exactly
the same place-down and through the
right lung-and expired without word
At meeting called it was decided to sell
the murdered mems effects at auction and
send the proceeds to their families in the
east"