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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-08-25
MILLIONS FOR ACTUAL WAR.
Net One eas r,r Ne 80 - w..t-sat Ia
p~sditars t,-trws.s@.ss ts-oe-
der sf th- Day.

WASHINGTON. Aug 20 --E-trenrh-
nent IN neatly all branches ~ the
army y following clos, upon the ccssa-
tion os hos;ilitis>. Notably - this the
cas-. in the ordnance. quartsrm.stsr
ani engineer bureaus. W here the need
Zoe the supplies required and th- men
employed foe the cxigcncies Of war no
longer EXISTS.
rs~ F.rve Ia the v.rtsas Nr.-a.i. To Ne
H~ssar-d.
In the ordnance bureau the force. at
the various arsenaIs. y to be rr,luss.,l
IN all cases where this can be- accom-
plIshed without dstrinsnt - the serr-
ice. The Rock Island arsenal proba-
bly, will be affected more thsa auv
other There. bcfore tae. war abYut
20 men were employed Wien the
peace prutn,ol was signed there were
approximately topo men engaged. aud
Orders have b~rn issued whi-h will re-
duec this number by two-thirdS.
Contracts that css - r-rs.iasr-d
Before aud during the war large
numbers 81 contracts vrrr made with
ordnance hrn, for supplying material
In many eases these were made cpnsli-
ti"nal ~ they could be terminated
within few days after the cessation
OF hostiiities. aud the department has
IN every ease avail,d itself 90 this
privilege.
viii rst. An Caatrsete.t Poe this Time.
At the end of the civil var the gov
ernment had outstanding contracts for
furnishing a large number of big ses-
coast preirctiies. bus A. these were re-
gar'tcd unnecessary when hostiiities
came IA an end. amirable arrange
ments were made with the companies
by which their contracts were can
ceied ~ the present tim. contracts
are IN existence aiso for furnishing
seacoast prof ,etiles. but ~ the govern
ment Is drsirDus OF obtlining all coa.
traete,i Zoe. there will b. no necessity
10 resort - sucA action ~ was taken
at ID. close %; ths etvii war
Dt-n-asia< vtsh Transports NJ Longer
>s-sie,L
The quarterinast-r's department il
dispcn,iug a. rapidly a. possi Die with
such Of the transports that were char
tered aud for which there il no neces-
sity. Considerable labor il involved in
this work. ~ a board OF survey has To
be appointed To detcrm ne the various
incidental questions that arise pending
the return of the vessels 10 their own
erS.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-08-25

In the engineers department the
services pf electricians. mechanics and
laborers engaged ia the work Of har-
bor aud river mine defense. aud Of
boasmcn employed To patrol the adjl
cent waters to warn approaching craft
of their danger also are being dis
charged a. rapidly a. Is consistent
with the good og the serviee.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-08-25

Howard Stokes. Of TiPpah county.
cut his throat last week. lie had just
been arrested and put in Jail accused of
disturbing public worship and 81 assault
with intsut Ia kill. The trouble hap
pcned at church. lie i about -
years old anil lives at Dumsh St0lte~
states that he was IN justly accused aud
had rather die than Ia endure the dis
grace, lie is son If John y >tnlSes.
one 81 the most respected citizens II
Tippah county.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-08-25
sole Arbit.r In ths DI.pate B-tw cen the
United state. nnd chill

OTTAWA. Ont, Aug a4-Sir Henry
Strong. chief justice of Canada, will be
invested to-day with the commission
appointing him sold arbitrator in the
claims disputed between the United
States and Chill The papers have
been here some weeks in the custody
Of the United States consul general
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-08-25

The trial of Townlcy for killing Allen
at French Camp some tim. ago will
take place this trsm at Arkerman.
Judge " r. Stevens, Allen was a
drummer, who had a slight difficulty
with Townl.y. who killed him and ard
the country lie was bruaght back
frum Louisiana. The Frvuch Camp
community are rather stirred mp about
the matter. and able lawyers ha Sc been
retained t. assist both in the prose,u
ton and defenss
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-08-25

srocxvnrE, Neb.. Aug so-The
MYSTERY surrounding the murder OF
thomas Jansen, the wealthy Beatrice
money loaner. has been cleared mp.
testimony before the eoroner's jury
duplicates Andrew Hawkins, on whose
iarm the body WAS found, and several
others in the crime.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-08-25

Last week As Joe Wright. colored,
aged IS years, was walking along the
track of the Yazoo 4 Mississippi VAL
lev railroad in the southern part of
Greenville. he was struck by an engine
and mangled. dying instantly. The
negro had started across a trestle and
seeing the train coming, turned back
and met the engine, with the result a.
givep
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-08-25

q. u. Gibbs, who was n.arly $500
short In his accounts with the Iazpa
eouniy sebe-,l fund. : reported To have
hsipped cut Through friends and
relatives the full amount of the short.
age was made goni. The penalty Tor
his crime = imprisonment IN th.. p~ni-
tentiary. \ liberal reward will be paid
far his arrest His description i. Sin
feet tall, very slender and erect. rcd
hair. snnnth face. 30 wears of ag..
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-08-25

Ainong the war oai,ial~ the terms "a
the esPitulstioa % Manils a. ctbi~d
by ten " -rritt. was topic 20 4. s.us.
,ion. NJ light has been tarprn apoa
the terms ~ ten. Merritt he cab's,i
ths terIn> tarn,e ives. eVp~ctin< prob
ably t. forward b. aail the eonstru..-
tiou rlns,,'l uron them hy the Americas
snd span "a Oh -rrs at Naniin
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-08-25

ttrr-BrHsH. Pa. Aug 30 A cloud
burst up saw Mill run caused tidal
wave in that stream. eusianycring the
lives ot dozen p-rsons at Brilgevitie.
Five children are missing and are sup
poscd tn have bsen drowue,i
tn. Missing Csudr-a
Irene Lotus
Regis Loftu<
G=nieve >haaghne>sv.
Margaret Shaughuessy.
Nellie SANS
The vateg in the run began to rive
early. sni a. nine O'Clock great
volume os water came down. The miss
ing children. together with som. older
Persons, were standing On the porch oi
a tenement houSc in Violet alley. iu
the rear % Main street. near West
Carson This porch ovcrhunx the run.
When the great wave. ~ feet high,
eams down. the porch was carried
away, ant IN people went with il
a Futile E,sst To ~.svs u.r CaIlaIrsa
Mrs John Lotus. mother Of the TIVE
children irst nam.d. and two uen
were the adults in danger The won
en- made a herOtc eff ,rt to save the
children. bat % No Parpose.
Near the mouth of TN. run the saud
dredse Plttsburyh was moored. ard
when ths men in il saw the wrecleagr
coming down the stream aud the p.',-
pie stru ,yiiuy for life. they stopp.d ali
else aud went - ths r.ssu.. Thr ncn
and the womca were carried out tato
the Ohio river. bat were saved by the
sand diggerS The woman hal ex-
cited the admiration OF all who saw the
eastsstrops by her efforts Shs was
almost overwhel med a number Of mes
Mach Damage Doa>4
The great bosly Of water dill much
damage. \ sand bar Is feet high at
the foot OF the run was washed away
Parties OF men are searching foe the
bodies of the children
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-08-25

Every town within hundred me-
has been furnished a description Of ths
murderer. and il il thought by ia.
sheriff that he had net crossed ths
river. but is wandering about in tn,
woods. lie is without money ind has
no weapons W far a. Is known
Matthias il about - years OF ag-. IL
SIX feet in height. has prominent eheeI
bones. light hair and small mu-tache
He speaks very little English.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-08-25

WssuINeroN. Aug - Conditions
about the great state. war and navy
building Practically have ss.umed
their normal aspect only few clerk.
were GA dasv in the principal bureaus
yesterday. aud they did oniy few
hour, work
Acting >csrstsry ~ the Navy Nllen
said last evening that YESTERDAY had
been thc qui~t~~s aay IL his depart
meat since the destruction OF the
Nwts1r
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-08-25

While the fleet was passing IN the
Narraws. two explosions an the sur.
face of the water. near Fort Nads-
worth. presumably OF loose guu-eotton
or other explosive. saot up immense
eD, ,umus of water about hundred feet
high, which added To the novelty Of
the OCCASION
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-08-25
Departure OF Capt Nsrsa Of the cri.fshsi
Colan-

Nkw YoEk. Aug. sl--Emile l. DE
ltorea. formerly captain of the span
isA cruiser Cristobal Colon. who was
taken prisoner after the destruction of
the Spanish fleet, was among the pas
sengers on La Sormandir. which sailed
for Havre
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-08-25

MADAD, Aug. n-Ths death 10 an
bounced Of Count Xiqusna, minister Of
agriculture and commerce and Of pub
ne works in the cabinet of Sen.r So
sasta. which resigned in Nay last
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-08-25

Crawford 4 Hampton Bros., mann
faeturers 81 PoPe's side harrow. aud
,,ne of the largest industrial concerns ia
Jackson. was destroyed by tire last
week
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-08-25

ST. THOMAS. %. w. l.. Aug. eo.-T he
Cincinnati and the Gloucester are here
and are coaling from the schooner
Southland.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-08-25

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, Aug. ee.-The
San Francisco. Cushing, Ericsson.
winslow. Stranger. Foote and Manning
arrived in Hampton Roads yesterday
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-08-25
wsr. Forced TO Fall B.rx. bat aaiekiy
Rsx,siaed Their Gans

The astor battery was forced To fall
back from the murderous tire. teui
porarily, leaving two guas But th.
reserves. under Cot Oy ershine. came
up promptly and with their support
the Astors charged the enemy with
only revolvers for weapons. quickly re
gained their guns and put both into
action again with increased vigor.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-08-25

Crops around Indianola are suffering
from too much rain. cotton especially
being badly damaged.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-08-25

Adjt'ien- Hamilton last ve,lS filed
his resignation with the governor. The
governor has not yet notified ten. HAM
ilton Of his acceptance Of his resigna-
tion
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-08-25

>oon the moa>ter pageant was ia
line FIRST cam. Admiral Schley's
flagship Bruoslyn. then the Massa-
chusetts. Oregon. Iowa, Indiana aat
Texas. anl after them a moving
mass Of ali sizes and ds>erip-
tion>. with hags waving and peo-
pie cheering. The great battle
ships moved slowly and ma jestically.
As t'averuOrs island was pass there
was a Tremendous report from the
guns that did ~ nucl execution at
santiago and t'uantlnano. The people
on shore aad alioat went wild with
patriotic exHbsrIne.s
scene Never To he Foe gotten
Anl ;, Il WAS all the " ~ mp - d.eu.
Grant tomb. where there was a final
demonstration of patriotic fervos such
~ New York has never witnessed be-
fore. The pageant was viewed and
chrere'i hy hundreds Of thousands OF
people II was magnificent and IN
desert babls sevae. and one never Tn b.
forgotten.
The Hru.sIya Displayed Tier Battle Ea-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-08-25
GREAT NAVAL pageant.
New York Gives a Noisy Welcome
to the Big Fighting Ships
Of Sampsoa's Fl:et.
An OVATION From sa9as 10 sHOas.


Nav h"HS. Aax - New York and
the natiou have atty signalis-'i the APP
prcciation 81 the republic OF her vie-
tor "a> h~et An Imposing naval
PAGEANT 81 warship- has bcrn received
IN the hartor % the largest city OF 'he
eruntrv With acciamafionA % drligh,
and attn ration, AMI th- ovatiou FROM
>acrv anil from the great fis,iiis> % az
serts ~ craf, On the v-af~r has
significantly given 10 the returning
acrocs lSne iira % tn. cssceua aad al
m'ration in which they are re<ari.'l
by thr people
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-08-25
scHLEY AND EVANS.
The Rear Admiral and the Iowa Capt.ia
Down wish Fever.

BRIDGEroRr. Conn. Aug. sa.--Ad-
miral Sehley is confined to his summer
home in Westport by illness, and no one
except his attendants are allowed to
see him or have any conversation with
him. The illness is pronounced fever.
the character Of which Is not yet known.
New YORK, Aug. ea--It is said to-
night at Roosevelt Hospital that Capt.
Evans of the battleship Iowa is suffer
ing from typhoid malaria
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-08-25

Their was very littlc friction in ear.
ryiug eut the Prograiafn. aud no more
delay than wa> to b. expected The
citizens committee i.ft the t,ot 81
Cortlandt street on the steamer t.len
Island aud proceeded dow n the bay fol-
lowed by long rctinac ot al sorts
and dcscri iption of craft Al ro.np.s nv
Vile the mayor aud committee of ten
debarNed aud boarded the police boat
Patriot fhe Fa.rol then headed for
the flagship. with colors aying ani
ban'!s playing
tn. shsr-. Iissd wish r~sPt~.
Staten Island shores were literally
lined with people. aud they tl,u..,l IA
thu general reclamation with tn. p...,-
Pl. on the myria.ls 80 boats Toe ,vcl-
coming eer, monies were short bat inn
pressive
The ceremonies over anid the hosrse
shriesin< Of steam whistles aud the
hoslnnas Of the thr',ag> on shore and
water. the mayor aad the committee
returned To the ten Island
TIL. Event of IN. p.y-
hhfh AAthF Ahf NNtAA 0t AAf NAN-
There was eupsidcrablc Wig Na..giug
on the gray battisshiP~. and the Po-
lice bats formed in line. Then came
the Glen Island. and then the hattle-
ships began Is Slow Is move up the bay.
There vas a saivo of cannous and
clerrs of people, and tae topts st thou
-an.i, Of u aistles snti. an tni,,.si3l-
b.. din
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-08-25

Long before th~ sunrise guns were
ir-d at Castle William. q; ,v-ranr'. L.
lsnd.,ae people were s>tir. CroNtls were
hurrying 10 the river u b. early On the
~.'cne. The New Narls ani Nv Jersey
shores were crowded with pcppie ia.
river and hay were literally alive with
craft and the er4ft alive with people
all cheering ansl .si',l-uasarel IA tin-
Pscssive scene was when the Tag, were
hoists.'l on the fsrts an \ tyship. n
the starry banasrs were raised alDft
the ban'iS ~ the forts tal aa thv aat.
ships played the ''>t.ts >paa s'cl l;sa-
ncr. aRd the shores raag with pa
triniIr eAeerS
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-08-25
The ASrok BATTERY.
Covered rh-sssesv-- wtth s.Isry at Manila.
snd arc eompliua-at-i la the
Nial.t Of the Flight.

Nav YORK. AEg s0-A dispatch te
the world from Manila city, dated
August u, via Hong Kong says the
hardest lighttsg at the capture Of Ma.
niIa was slnue By the Astor battery,
which led ths, advance. Brig ten. Ne
Arthur. commanding the brigade. com
plimentrsi the men IA the highest terms
right ia the midst Of the battle for
their valor and execution.
The Astor battery led the column.
supported by the Minnesota volunteers
and IN. rwenty-third regulars The
Utah battery's guns were To heavy 10
move through the sSamP>
RsIa.st . Deadly Fire Upsa an. Am-risss.
The march was along the Pasay
road, on the right of the River Pasig.
where the deet could give no assist
aner. At the Junction OF the Cingaloa
road the vanguard came without warn
ing upon a strong spanish intnenci-
ment- Suddenly the enemy rained a
deadly fire upon the Americans. kill
ing two OF the Astor battery. First SER
geans Holmes and Secoud Sergeant
Crsmins. and one Minnesota man, Pri-
vate Patterson, and at tn. same time
roundiug a score Of others Sergeant
Cremins. after he was shot. started to
his gun. dred it, and the next moment
fell dead beside the piece.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-08-25
QOUDDJRST 5 VICTIMS.
Five Children Missing a, Bridge
vile, Pa. Supposed to Have
Been Drowned.
WERE SWEPT AWAY sY 4 xIsHn WAVE.

a cisads.rss - ss- uu R.a c.a.-a .
Terrible Wall ss water to Rssn Dsw.
sad sssaif E..rythias In %. Way
There we're >sms-r o, >ssr.- ks-
esp~s and usrole R-s~a~.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-08-25

During the afternoon h- received rs
dispatches, 10 ~ which related q the
movements of vessels. arrivals or de-
parturss. the remaining two referring
Ia matters of the mer,.~f detail Not
word was received dariag h- day from
Admiral Dewey. Notwithstanding the
fact that cable communication with
Manila hli asaia bcra opene,L
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-08-25
VARIOUS and COMPLEX.
The Spanish Premier Discusses the
Many-Sided Forthcoming Ne
gotiations for Peace.
SOME or THE PROBLEMS PRESENTED.

The Qs~stis. .f f--p~rsi>s In Cuba sa.i
Porte Rice What shall n. D.ss. With
spanish CrimIasis In rrfssa.r The s.r-
render Of n.aii. Afssr r-.s. S-xssi.-
tisa-.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-08-25

PTnHp LarEx pE Cs-rILEo.
Soldier of Infantry.
Santiago lie tuba. August "a. l-s~
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-08-25

The Hr.okIyn Bi-pt.y.a Tier Battle Ea-
.l.a-.

The BroJlsiyu. ia passing. dill NOT
display the dag OF Rear Admiral sehley.
Her center funnel was s.,rn 10 havr
a shot through ths starboard SIDE.
The BroolSlyn was dying her battle en-
Signs. which loolxed stained anil
frayrd. a. il they had seen plenty Of
serviss
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-01-22
ALL AROUND MARKET REPORT.
Wheat Quotations. Wool Figures
and the Price of Produce.

Spokane, Jan. l7.-Following are whole
sale prices, unless otherwise quoted:
Wheat at the Warehouse - Country
points: Club, bulk 53@c, sacked SIC; blue
stem, bulk Sole, sacked soc. At Spokane
Club, bulk Sale. sacked SIC; bluestem,
bulk 571c, sacked 6Oc.
Oats-At Spokane, f. o. b., $l6@l6.25
per ton.
Barley-Country points, 6O@62c per
cwt.
Rye-Country points, 65@70c per cwt.
Flour-Per barrel, 81.
Produce-Creamery butter, 40 and 60
ID tubs, zoe per Id; 5, 10 and 20lb tubs,
SOC per Id; prints, SOC per Id; eastern but
ter, 25@26c per Id; country butter, in
rolls, 20@25c per Id; cooking butter, l6c
per Id; cheese, twin, full cream, l3@l4c
cheese, twins, skim milk, 9@l0c; eastern
eggs, SCOOPS per case; ranch eggs, $50
$685. honey, white comb l33@l4c, fancy
l5c per ID.
getables-Turnips, 81 per cwt; beets,
81 per cwt; onions, S1.40@l.5O per cwt +;
beans, 1000 per Id; potatoes, 35@4Oc per
cwt; MERGED sweet potatoes, $3.50 per
cwt; cabbage, lie per ID; squash, $3.50 per
doz.
Fruit-California lemons, $4,000 per
box; navel oranges, fancy 1925, choice So
per box seedlings, $4,000; cooking APP
pies, sOc@Sl per box; eating apples, 81 "a
rs per box; pears, 9Oc@$l; cranberries
$S.75@9 per barrel.
Poultry-Chickens live weight 9@l0c
per Id, dressed lOc; spring turkeys, live
i0@l0lc, dressed l2@l24c; ducks, live
So SOFA per doz., dressed ll@l2c per lb
geese, live l0@l21c, dressed l2@l21c.
Meats-Beef cows, live $2.5O@275 per
cwt dressed $5.5O@575; steers, live $50
S.25, dressed $6@65O; hogs live $4,000
dressed $5@5.25; mutton, live 4@44c pei
ID, dressed S@S1c; dressed lamb, &c;
dressed veal, 5@7c.
Walla Walla, Jan. l7.-Wheat: Club
Gle, bluestem 64c.
Portland, Jan. Il. - Wheat dull and
lower, zoe being the ruling quotation fo1
Walla Walla, with bluestem in no demand
at 72@73c. Total wheat shipments since
Jan. l, l,l3S, 267 bushels.
Tacoma, Jan. l7.-Wheat: No. blue
stem re, No. club 69c.
San Francisco, Jan. l7.-Wheat steady
Stock quotations are: Shipping
Sl.36l for No and $l.374@ 1855 fol
choice; milling, $l.40@l.45.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-01-22
DEATH OF BEN BUTTERWORTH
Was United states Commissioner of
Patents.

Townsville, Ga. Jan. l7.-Hon. Benja-
min Butterworth, United States commits
sioner of patents, who has been i'll at Piny
Woods hotel here several weeks, died yes
terday afternoon. The end was peaceful,
and when it came his wife and children
were at his bedside.
He came here to recuperate from an at
tack of pneumonia, and recovered rapidly
until two weeks ago, when he suffered
from uremic commissions. From that re-
lapse he never recovered His body will
be sent to Washington tomorrow.
Benjamin Butterworth was what is
known as a ''birthright Quaker" Those
who knew him best during his busy career
are unanimous in saying of him: "His
daily life was as exemplary of the tenets of
that good old faith as that of any public
official could be-
He was born in Warren county, Ohio,
October %, 1887 was a member of the
state senate of Ohio from Warren and
Butler counties in lS73-74. Mr.. Butter
worth was elected a representative in con
gress of the First Ohio district, including
the city of Cincinnati, to the 46th 47th
49th 50th and 5lst congresses From
then until appointed to the position he oc-
cupied at his death he devoted most OF
his time to the practice of law, and espe-
cially patent law, in Washington.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-01-22
FIRE PANIC IN A THEATER
Butte Audience Started Rush for
the Doors.

Butte, Jan. ia fire, supposed to be
of incendiary origin, broke out in the Bos-
ton dry goods store, in the Odd Fellows
building, on Broadway, adjoining the Ma
guire opera house, about 8 o'clock last
night.
Before the fire was eXtinguished the
stock was practically total loss 1t was
insured for $4,000, which is believed to
be the full value. The dense smoke pen
etrated to the upper part of the building,
where Thomas Steet, paralytic, and his
family, lived They were rescued with diff
ficulty
Smoke also penetrated to the opera
house, where "Under the Dome" was be-
ing given. AS Manager Hagan started for
the stage to advise the audience to with
draw quietly, some one rushed into the
gallery and gave an alarm. There was a
rush for the doors and some women faint
ed and were slightly trampled. No one
was seriously hurt. The attaches of the
theater acted with great GOODNESS, and
this probably prevented more seriou:
disaster. The play was not ended.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-01-22

pany, James b. Haggin and the directors
of the Anaconda company from selling the
Sullivan and Snowbird copper mines at
Butte. Mont, to Augustus Heinze and
the Montana Ore Purchasing Company.
says a New York dispatch. There are
at present 81 lawsuits awaiting trial in
the state of Montana between Heinze and
the Boston & Montana Company. De
cision was reserved.
The lie Roi Company.
Nearly 100000 of total of 100000
shares We're represented at the annual
stockholders meeting of the lie Roi Min
ing and Smelling Company, held at the
company's offices in Spokane. Little was
done except to elect officers for the ensu-
ing year. These were chosen as follows:
Board of directors, w. w. ID. Turner, l.
n. Peyton, w. NJ. Ridpath, j. M. Arm
strong, w. j. Harris, Valentine Peyton,
Frank II. Graves, w. j. G. Wakefield and
ID. w. Henley. President, W. W. ID. Tur-
ner; vice president, d. w. Henley treas
urer, j. NJ Armstrong; secretary, l.. f.
! Williams; manager, l. n. Peyton. The
( chief changes are that Colonel Peyton be-
comes manager in place of Senator Turner,
L. f. Williams becomes secretary in place
of j. M. Armstrong, and Major Armstrong
becomes treasurer in place of Colonel Rid
path, who retires from an active part in
the management of the property. Mr.
Williams retires from the board of direct
ors and his place thereon is taken by Val
entine Peyton.
The Largest Shaft in Montana.
The largest mining shaft in Montana is
on the West Cohesa property of the Bos-
ton & Montana company in Butte. 1t is a
three compartment shaft with end pieces
nine feet i'll the clear, and wall plates l6
feet eight inches in the clear. The shaft
is Icing sunk from the 800 to the 1900
foot level. Mules are to be introduced in
the mine for hauling ore to the shaft in
long distance levels. This is an innova-
ton in Butte mining, and the success OF
the venture is deemed problematical by
many.