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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-01-01
LABOR AT THE POLES.
English RefOrmer Urges American
WOrlinEmcn to Act Together.

New York Dec 3l.-EdWard Hartford,
who with Havelock Wilson, constituted
the British trades union delegation to the
Nashville convention of the American
Federation of Labor. sailed for Southamp-
ton today. Before sailing Hartford said:
"The policy of American unions in not
engaging in politics in body is stupid.
How can they expect to obtain any last
ing reforms if they hold aloof by pursu-
ing their present method of ignoring the
power of political machinery as means
of lettering their condition? They are
not only fatally iniurrng their chances,
but are inviting the scorn of politicians,
they very class from whom they expect to
get better laws for the masses"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-01-01
ABSORBED BY TRUST COMPANY.
West Superior Iron and Steel Prop
erty to he Transferred.

West Superior, Wis, Dec. 27.-Prepar-
ations have been begun for the transfer
of the property of the West Superior Iron
and Steel Company of this city to The
Cent? al Trust Company of New York.
who hold against it a mortgage OF
81 100 900, including interest on the prln'
cipal and taxes since 1893. A judgment
was taken against the steel company IN
the circuit court of this county year ago
and the property will be sold on Feoru'
airy to satisfy the mortgage by James
r. Hile, referee.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-01-01
Creditors Were Pressing.

New York, Dec. 2S.-The store of Henry
A. Casperfeld, the Bowery jeweler, doing
business as Casperfeld & Co.. has been
closed, owing to the pressure of creditors,
Mr. Casperfield has been in business 20
years and formerly had a large trade, On
August 10, 1896, he made an assignment
with total liabilities of S55l,92l and as
sets of 1921 ,995. His trouble was brought
about by the failure of S. F. Meyers q Co..
through which firm he was reported TO
have lost Sl25,0O0 by Endorsements.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-01-01
Lewiston STAGE HELD UP
BANDITS TOOK THE MAIL SACKS
ut-.vuen Operate One Mile
From GranEeville-T~O Paksen-
~ar. Relieved of sixty Dollars
REGISTERED Money Was Not Found

Lewiston, Idaho, Dec. 3l.--The Lewis
ton Mount Idaho stage was held up at .
o'clock Tuesday night by two highway
men one mile from Grangeville. Tive
Messengers we're relieved of about 500 and
the robbers secured the contents Oh two
mail sacks, but missed the one containin-
ing the registered money packages AT
ter the robbery the driver was INSTRUCTED
to turn the stage back toward Cotton
wood, he robbers following a short dis
tance. When the robbers disappeared the
driver resumed the journed to Grangeville,
vigilance Committee.
At Grangeville there is great excite
ment and vigilance committee has been
organized Last nights robbery is sup
posed to be the work of the same criminal
element which has made two attempts
within the past week to destroy the town
by fire, and the citizens of that place are
determined to use every means of protec
ton.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-01-01
DAN DAILY FATALLY INJURED.
Falls From Inclined Wire in
Making n Flying Entry.

Boston, Dee. 29.-Dan DAILY, the popu-
lar comedian, and one of the leading
lights in the Belle of New York company,
received probably fatal injuries at the
Park theater.
At the final of the first act, DAILY makes
Flying entry" sliding in on inclined
wire. In some way either the wire OF
handle broke, Daily falling to the stage,
striking on the shoulders and the back OF
his head.
Two physicians were summoned from
the audience and worked over him half an
hour but could not bring him back to
consciousness. He was sent to the Mas
sachusetts general hospital and is still
unconscious, the physicians believing he
is suffering from conclusion of the brain
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-01-01
Robbed of His Buried Treasure.

Niles, Mich, Dec 3l.--I.awrence Walt
ers, an aged farmer residing three miles
north of Wayland, Cass county, buried a
pail containing about $1,000 in green
backs, $4,000 in government bonds, notes,
mortgages, etc, beneath the floor of his
barn some months ago, and upon just Wis
iting the place he discovered that rob-
bers had been there, for the fortune had
disappeared The old man is almost craz.
ed over the loss.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-01-01

Portland, Or, Dec 29.-Within the next
few months a raft containing 5,OOO0"
feet of lumber will be constructed in this
city and towed to San Francisco. John
Poulsen. of the firm of Inman & Poulsen,
owners of large sawmill here, designed
the raft, and the firm will in few days
,5egin construction of the raft. 1t will be
500 feet long, SO feet wide, and will be 50
CONSTRUCTED that only a small portion OF
the raft will be above the surface OF the
water
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-01-01
BEAR LOOSE IN EXPRESS CAR.
Drove the Messenger Out and Ate
to His Hearts Content.

Milwaukee, Dec. 28,--A large cinnamon
bear, which was shipped by express from
Leavenworth, Kan, to Baraboo, Wis, es
capped from its crate in the express car at
Western Union Junction, on the Chicago,
Milwaukee & CT. Paul road, while en- route
to its destination. The express messen-
ger was driven from the car, the bear tax
ing complete possession, devouring pack
ages of apples and candy and destroying
way bills. When the train arrived at
Milwaukee it took 10 men to secure the
vicious animal.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-01-01
Middle Distance Champion.

New York. Dec. 26.-Jimmy Michael
of Wales, the recognized middle distance
bicycle champion of this country, met
Arthur A. Chase, the middle distance
champion of England last night at Madi-
son Square Garden in 30 mile race over
a 10 lap board track, and won so easily,
despite a bad spill, that bicycle experts
are guessing just now how good the little
"rarebit" is
Michael rode the first three miles in
$50 "a, 10 miles in 20:06, 20 miles in
42:2G So, and so miles in 64:05 Is.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-01-01
Buying Cattle for Cuba

Fort Worth, Tex, Dec. 27.-Recentlv
Senior Manuel Pichardo came here from
Cuba, stating that he was detailed by the
Spanish government to buy cattle for the
Spanish army in Cuba He is now buv-
ing 500 or GOO head week. He said tho
largest cattle importing companies in Gu
ba have agents on the way to north Tex
as TO buy cattle for Cuban shipment and
they will buy from $50 to 400 head daily.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-01-01
sviueford Returns to Alaska.

! Lansing, Mich, Dec. 29.-lt is annonhr'
ed that Hon. A. p. Swineford, eX governor
of Alaska, will go to Alaska early neA'
near to take charge of the interests III
Ehat section of the United Mines COM
bany of New York. He is a stockholdei
In the company, having turned in his u
forests in properties secured when terl,
korial governor of Alaska. The compan'
as capital of 81 100000.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-01-01

rich strike in the Minnehaha mine. 1t
is reported that at n depth of l20 feet a
vein of free milling ore was encountered
four feet in thickness, assaying an aver
age of $50 in gold alone. 1t is said the
pay streak is widening as depth is gained
A stamp mill has been ordered and will
be placed on the property at once.
To Develop the Continental.
Mayor John A. Manly of Grand Forks,
B. c., and A. Hickman, have secured q
controlling interest in the Continental
mine, near Bonner's Ferry, Idaho, and are
pushing work on the property with four
men, sinking an incline on the ledge, on
which they are down IS feet. A wagon
road is to be constructed to the property
in the spring and the plans of the own
ers include the erection of a concentration.
Southern KOOtenay.
The mineral exports OF Southern Koo-
tenay, B. c., for November are 1924 1862, so
that November exports fall some $4,000
short of those of October, the record
month in the districts history The val
ues of the mineral exports are classified
as follows: Gold, $3OO,5l4; copper, $685.
454; lead, $86,7l9; silver S348675; total
for year to end of November, 506SS, val
ued at 81 ,565, 354.
Southeastern Alaska.
Colonel E. 0. Lanphere and NJ. P Gil
bert, Chicago capitalists, have purchased
of a group of Greek miners seven gold
quartz lcaims in southeastern Alaska for
$4,000. The deal is one of the largest
of the year. The property is situated in
the Berners bay district, and is partially
developed. Work on two tunnels will be
pushed and a 0-stamp mill erected.
The Snake River Route.
The first shipment of goods from Hunt
ington to the Seven Devils mining camp
by the Snake river route was made last
week Ten tons of merchandise were load
ed on scow, which was dropped down
the river to Billiards. Landing and the
goods hauled from there to the mines. A
steam ferry will be put in at the landing.
100000 Refused.
At the Senate, near Gable, Mont, in a
recent strike the owners have discovered
gold, silver and II per cent copper. They
are prosecuting the ledge, but up to
date only one wall has been found. A
large force of men are at work, and the
owners have already refused bond on
it for 100000.
Shipments From Neihart.
November shipments from Neihart are
reported to be: Broadwater, SO cars; Dia-
mond r.. p cars; Bernier and Gam
Queen lease), cars; Florence, 4 cars;
Big Seven, cars; Queen, cars; Benton
group, ! car. Total, 1877 ears.
Fort steele.
Fort Steele is to have telephone connec-
tions, the line being brought around Koo-
tenay lake and thence over the Crows
Nest t. road Dad % from d tn. r ors'
The owners of the Enterprise mine in
the SLOGAN announce that they will hold
their ore until the price of silver reaches
20 cents.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-01-01
Added to His District.

Vancouver, b. c., Dec. 27.-Hon. Ed
ward Dudley, United States consul mere
has received word from Washington that
the Yukon territory has been added to
his consular district.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-01-01

Among the accomplishments of the
past year for western Montana, the con-
stIuction of the wagon road from Glib
louisville, Idaho, to the upper Bitter Root
valley must be accounted one of the most
satisfactory. The county Of Ravalli built
the road from the Bitter Root valley TO
4hc Idaho line, but could not appropriate
public funds for its construction into the
neighboring state. The people of Glib
louisville raised fund that did much of
the work on the other side of the range,
and the business men of Hamilton, Mis-
soula and other towns subscribed the
amounts necessary for the completing of
the work.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-01-01
Ida no.

Deer have been seen within the town
limits of Kendrick.
Work has begun on the Great North
ern coal chutes at Standpoint.
A movement is ON foot to establish a
telephone line between Weiser and
Grangeville.
The settlers along the Pend d'Orclle
river are gratified at having six more
townships opened for filings on and after
January II next. Settlers have been on
some of these lands from six to ten years.
Mrs. Ann johnson, the woman cow
boy of Weiser land, has turned off $500
worth of beef cattle, settled all her debts,
and is correspondingly happy and con
tented. All summer she has ridden the
range been in at the branding and help
ed at the roundup. She had to turn the
delivering to some one else on account
of a crippled arm, but withal is as happy
as any buccaroo in the land.
British Columbia.
A new daily paper has made its APP
pearance i'll Rossland, called the Daily
Standard.
The two stall round house of the Ca
madam Pacific railroad is rapidly nearing
completion at SLOGAN City.
There were 10 transfers of mining prop
critics recorded in the Fort Steele dis
trict for the week ending December IL.
Arthur st. Cyr, the dominion surveyor
who was sent to report on the Stickeen
Teslin lake route. has returned to Vie
toria. He surveyed Hootelinqua river
carefully and reports neither bars nor
rapids to interfere with navigation. Late
in October there We're no signs of ice.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-01-01

The lie Roi Mining Company has made
payments of $2l 600 on its new smelter
at Northport. Construction of the smelt-
er was begun in August last. Since then
the lie Roi has paid 100000 in dividends,
built 100000 smelter and expended
about $4,000 in permanent improvements
at the mine. The company has decided
to pass the usual monthly dividends this
month, as the completion of the smelter
will stop ore shipments 10 the outside
smelters and the company will also have
to set aside a fund for the operation OF
the new plant anf the purchase of ore.
MinneHnha Strike.
News has been received at Grand Forks.
B. c., by courier pom Camp Mckinney OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-21
BURGLARS At NATICk.
Residence Of George Sherman En-
tered and Ransacked.
Attempt Also Made 10 Enter Mr.. TlHts
House, but II Was Unsuccessful.

Another daring. robbery occurred In
Natick last night. when the residence
of George Sherman, on Tillinghast ave-
nue.. was entered and attempt was also
made TO enter the residence of George
ID. Tiff on Main street. At the Sher-
man residence the crooks effected an
entrance by breaking the glass in
window on the north side of the house
and raising the sash. After once gain
ing an entrance the robbers ransacked
every room on the first floor. but found
in a writing desk. Bureau drawers
were ransacked and their contents
scattered around the floor. but the
crooks apparently overlooked a guam
tity of silverware in the. dining room.
Mr. Sherman and his family, who oc-
cupy sleeping rooms on the second
floor, did not hear the robbers, and the
burglary was not discovered until the
family came downstairs this morning.
At the residence OF Mr.. Tiff, who is
employed as boss carder in the Natick
mill, the robbers did not succeed in ef-
fecting an entrance, being frightened
away by the barking of dog.
officer Robert Platt discovered two
men hanging around Il. Il. II.
knights store between l and o'clock.
but when he started to investigate, the
men ran down the street and made their
escape.
James O'Brien. who is employed as
night operator at the Natick depot, dis
covered a new canvas bag between the
rails when he went to put out his switch
lights, which ii is thought was dropped
by the robbers i'm their flight.
DIR. II. w. Potter also reports that
some one made an attempt to enter his
house on East avenue about midnight.
but We're frightened away when he
started To investigate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-21
CHURCH ANNIVERSARY.
Exercises al The Malhewson ST. N. {. Church
Continued Yesterday Afternoon and Evening.

The anniversary exercises at the
Mathewson NJ. L.. church were contin-
ued yesterday afternoon and evening.
with large attendance. At o'clock
there was a reception TO former pastors.
Roy. Daniel A Whedon. -. H., pastor
from 1873 to 1876. (cv. William r.
Worth. 1852 TO 1884: Rev. Nicholas r..
Whitaker. 1854 to lSS1,and Rev Charles
w. Gallagher, pastor i'm 1889. were
among those present. AZ tho conclu-
sion of the reception. which was dis
tinctly informal, those present adjourn
ed TO the banquet hall. where an ex-
cellent dinner was provided.
In the evening there was n "remin-
iscence meeting" which proved TO be
very interesting and was largely at
tended. DIR. Whedon made an exhaus-
tive address upon the founding of tho
church Addresses We're also made nv
Rev. Mr.. Worth. Rev :. NJ Dick Rev.
~. r Whitaker and Rev. G. w. Gala
CHER. and letters were read from Rev.
sylvester r Jones 1876. 1879. Rev. NJ. s.
Kaufman. 1898 1898: Rev Seth Reed Of
Gavlord. Mich. 1855. 1865; Rev Henry
:. white Of Romeo. Mich. 1855 1857:
Rev. Jesse Wagner. Boston. 1881. 1889:
Rev. Edgar +. clark. Plymouth. Mass.
1870 1874 Re~ Micah J. Talbot. Cottage
City, 1854. 1855.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-21
WOMAN SUFFRAGE.
Annual Meeting Held by the Rhode
Island Association.


The annual meeting Of the Rhode Isl"
and Woman's Suffrage Association held
yesterday. In Bell street chapel, was
made interesting from the fact thar
during the afternoon the 5Oth anniver-
sary Of the first Womans Rights con-
vention held at Seneca Falls, n. " In
1s4s was observed and Mrs. EN- Bolles
read a sketch of the Rhode Island
Woman's Suffrage Association since
the time of it's organization in 1868.
Mrs. Anna Garlin Spencer delivered
an address on the origin, growth and
objects OF the Womans Council, and
Mrs. Susan A. Ballou, state regent, told
of the founding of the Daughters or the
American Revolution. Then came a
talk on the Association of Collegiate
Alumnae by Mrs. Annie Howe Barus,
who was followed by Mrs. Emily ;.
Chace who described the formation and
aims OF the Kings Daughters. Mrs.
Mary A. Babcock spoke for the Wom-
ans Christian Temperance Union.
The following list Of officers was
elected for the ensuing year: President,
Mrs Il. IL. Chace; first vice president.
Mrs. A. G. Dewing; second vice presi-
dent, Mr.. A. b. Chace; third vice pres
ident, Mrs. NJ. O. Arnold; chairman ex-
ecutive committee, Mrs. A. G. Dewing;
secretary. Mrs. u. NJ. Bolles; treasurer,
Mrs. NJ. A. Wood: auditing committee.
Mrs. Il. Ormsbee. Mrs. r.. G. Pierce; re-
ception committee, Mrs Sarah NJ. AL
drich.
At the evening session the time was
given up TO the consideration Of the re-
Vised stgte constitution. The speakers
were William ". Weeden and Edwin G.
Pierce. James a. Williams was also
expected to be present and speak, but
was unable 70 do so. Mr.. Weeden. who
was a member of the constitutional
on the commission who felt that the
provision for woman suffrage ought to
be Incorporated i'm the new constitution.
There was a considerable discussion in
regard to It, however. 1t had seemed
to him remarkable many Zines that
women. so manifestly mistresses or
masters of the situation. have not Sc
cured woman suffrage if they have
wanted IL.
Mr.. Pierce differed from Mr. Wee Ten
in some respects. In regard to the pro-
posed new constitution, he said that the
woman suffrage standpoint was the
same standpoint as that of all believers
in democratic principles, like Thomas
Jefferson. Charles Sumner and all the
great political philosophers of this
country. He said that he personally
hoped that the revised constitution
would be defeated, because II would he
"A perpetuation OF the denial OF the prin-
cirle of equal rights
A general discussion in which DR. j..
and d-ethefs -eaftieieateti
then ensued. after which the meeting
was adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-21
DELAYED BY STORM.
Steamer william Lawrence Nearly Ten Hours
Behind lime on Reaching Port

Steamer William Lawrence, which ar
rived from Baltimore and NorforlS last
scheduled time. the delay being caused
by the fierce eastcrly gale, which oc-
CURED on Tuesday last The steamer
was compelled Co anchor I'm Hampton
Roads until the gale abated. but even
after that heavy sea was experienced
all the way to Providence.
Captain Willis reports that his ship
passed a sunken wreck yesterday af-
ternoon. three miles east by south OF
Montauk Point. The masts. which were
-anating. were attached To the hull by
the rigging The lower masts were
painted white and the topmast a bright
color. which indicate that the wreck
was a square-rigged vessel She lies dl-
rectly I'm the track OF navigation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-21
N EW SLET S.

A century Of peace has dawned: the
North and South are plighted,
And all their lovers quarrelings have
been forever righted.
There is no North. there is no South,
no Johnny Reb TO handy;
No feud, no scores 10 settle up-no
Yankee Doodle Dandy.
What have we, then? A land serene,
united. heart-to-hand, sir,
Which. like a sum Of numbers, never
yields but one true answer.
Who have we. then, i'm this great land,
above it's bonded Doodle,
With Northern pluck and Southern
nervel His name is Dixie Doodle!
Then hip hurrah, for this brave youth.
unboueht OF bond or Doodle
The conqueror of future worlds-the
growing Dixie Doodle!
--Leslie's Weekly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-21
AmusemeNrs TONIGHT.

PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE
chauncey oIcott Ia "swweet Innis-
cara"
ALIENS TAR THEATRE-'The oc-
toroon."
OLYMPIC THEATRE-Reilly& q Woods
Big Show.
WESTMINSTER THEATRE - Matt
Flynns Big Sensation Double Show.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-21

St'Itldly btoTSt II. NtDD OF the
Providence board of trade is in receipt
of the following very complimentary
communication:
Washington. ID c., Oct 10, 1898.
My Dear Mr.. Webb:
I received your Board Manual for
1898 and i'm acknowledging receipt of
IL l have to thank you for your kind
remembrance. You know l claim your
state as my own. due to my early days
at school, consequently / am always In
sympathy with Rhode Island people.
l have thoroughly read your manual
and have admired its compilation,
which Is very interesting and neat. Ii
deserves to be kept for reference by
every business man, / hope you have
not forgotten 10 send copy to the
Latin-American delegates who visited
your city, as i believe they will appre-
ciate il.
/ would suggest to you that whenever
you find the opportunity to approach
the manufacturers. whose names your
manual contains, induce them to send
educated and presentable represent
atives to the Latn-American countries.
and especially 10 Cuba and Porto Rico.
These two countries are and will be a
part of the Union, and are in need of
cotton wooden and silk productions
which up TO the beginning of the war.
England, France and Spain have been
supplying. And I am sure your manu-
faCturers, If they see far enough, Will
endeavor To suit the want OF the peo-
pie as they do with those at home.
If can furnish further advice to
your manufacturers, | will be most
happy TO assist them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-21

Buttercups. zoe. per pound Peanut brittle.
&c. p,r pound. ~ our candics are mate be.
fore Nour ewes. none bat first class mat 'rial-
can br ne T. We extend - cordial invitation
tu you So call and see them made. PruNi-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-21

Theodore Grandman. who had been
charged with maliciously throwing
glass upon the pavements OF Mathew
son street. when tried this morning i'm
the district court proved that he did the
act accidentally and not with malicious
intent and he was therefore discharged
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-21
THE WEATHER.
Rain Tonight and SATURDAY. Warmer Tonight
HIQh Eastshy Winds.

Washington. Oct. 2l.-New England
Rain tonight and Saturday warmer to-
night: brisk and probably high easter
ly winds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-21

Antonio Tighe Of North Davis street
told the police of the Sd station last
night, that he had been bitten by dog,
near his home. He did not know the
owner OF the animal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-21

James Redpath II years old, of SO
Allston street, is missing from his home
since a. m. yesterday. He wore blue
cap. with a grey coat and blue trous-
ers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-21
Anson Y. Rice.
Real-Esiain.
Inifrnres. Insnrnncn.

Mortgages, Insurance.
Acts as Agent and Custodian of Estates,
aSsA Banlgan Building Telephone connec.
tion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-21
HIGHLY COMMENDED.
Providence Board of Trade Manual FavorabIy
Received at the National CAPITAL.

Secretary George II. Webb OF the
Providence board of trade is in receipt
of the following very complimentary
communication:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-21
Yours very truly,

Mr.. Sariol is associated with Nathan
iel Wilson, a we'll known Washington
LAWYER