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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-05
~JUST A CHATS
BY WE. CHRISTIAN

| was talking Friday with the builder
of the great battleship Oregon, whose
phenomenal run from San Francisco to
Florida has attracted the attention GER
tainly of all those interested in naval
matters, the world over, and in this case,
had enlisted the interest also of Ameri-
cans who were hoping for her safety and
Of Spaniards who were dreaming of her
destruction.
| asked Mr.. Irving Scott, president of
the Union Iron Works ut San Francisco,
he was the builder, was not he proud too
of the San Francisco the cruiser which
he built and which | remembered had
made at the time of the great naval pa
rade in New York the unbroken run of
1920 miles from San Francisco to
Hampton Roads.
THE San franciscan" he replied;
Yes, | am proud of her; but with
the Oregon, it's different: the Oregon is
battleship and she's the boss of the
earth"
What is the great naval lesson!' |
asked Mr.. Scott, ito be learned from the
Oregon and her rum"
Well" he replied. Cooking at the
question along the larger lines, the mean
ing of it all seems to me to be that the
fighting capacity of Il navy from now on
must depend largely upon the capacity of
the boats to take a big supply of coal
For instance. the coast defense vessel
Monterey is as perfect fighting ma
chine as was ever made for the money,
but she has to be lowed now from Mare
Island to Manila simply because she has
not coal capacity. Instead of Il capacity
of 800 tons. she should have a capacity
of 500 tons"
The famous run of the Oregon has at
tracted the Russian government and Mr.
Scott is now en- route to st. Petersburg
to hold conferences touching the build
ing of similar vessels for the navy Of
the Gar. He leaves here Sunday and
sails Tuesday. Mr. Scott told me that
the Oregon was enabled to make the run
by reason ''of four things: LIST the design;
2nd, the thorough and perfect construc-
ton: Sd. the skill and Ability of the en-
gineer department on the ship; and 4th,
the bravery and pluck of Captain Clark
who had confidence in his Ship engines,
engineers and men and he added sig
nificantly, the men had confidence in
him.
e
Ten years ago, about / o'clock of a
spring or summer day, about lmch-time,
the newspaper men were just as likely as
not to be found in groups taking their
beer or perhaps n julep or something
equivalent. 1t is largely so now among
the brokers of Wall street. though they
TOO are getting more and more into the
milk diet. The newspaper men, however,
in this town of Washington are getting
to be milk iends. What n change in ten
years Time was when many folks We're
inclined to confuse a newspaper reporter
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-05
YOUNG'S BATTALION All FORA
MACON.
Rennfort Hernld.Disnatch.l

Jim Youngs battalion of colored sol
diers were modified at Fort Macon on
last Monday The story goes that on
Tuesday night cow that dared to dis
obey the command to halt was shot and
killed.
Wednesday there was some dissension
and dissatisfaction expressed among the
soldiers because they had not received
any pay, and most Of one company re-
fused outright to drill. After two or
three patriotic speeches from the com
handing officers and a guarantee prom
Use that they would get their pay all right
they fell in and went through the drill
without incident.
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year from the results of The firing in
which every shot by every man during
the entire season is recorded, so that all
companies are compared, giving their
standing in the regiment and in the army.
Troop Il. Second cavalry, got the Neva-
da trophy. They are now stationed at
Mobile. and may go to the front At
any rate the Spaniards are likely to be
surprised and panied by the accuracy
of Uncle Sans regulars.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-05
Domestic Joy.

The charm of domestic joy will be
preserved, if those parents, who fear
the early death of one of their loved
ones when attacked with q serious
throat or lung trouble, resort at once
TO DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, aneyer-iail-
ing remedy. fused Fl. EGll's Cough
Syrup for my son, who Was eight years
old. lie has been troubled with 4 bron-
chial cough sine he was two and half
years Of age, a | / have tried every
thing, but -four DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup does him che most good" Mrs.
A. Geib, 81 Dcmott ST., West Hobo
ken, NJ. DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup costs
only 25 cents, and is cheaper than the
dealers big profit making substitute,
because DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup always
cures willie the substitute does not.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-05
BTTCKLEN'S ARNICA SALVE.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilbains, Corns. and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded,
Price % CENTS per box.
For Sale by All Druggists.
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For Sale by All Druggists.

Coughs and Colds quickly cured by
Goose Grease Liniment. Always guar
anteed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-05

Goose Grease Liniment sold and
by all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-05

Mr.. J.. Ketcham, of Pike City, Cal,
says: During my brothers late
sickness from sciatic rheumatism, Cham
berlain's Pain Balm was the only rene
dy that gave him any relief" Many
others have testified to the prompt re-
lief from pain which this liniment af-
fords For sale by ]. ii. Bobbitt, Henry
r. Hicks and North Side Drugstore.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-05

Thursday was a great day ut Bit
more 1t was holiday, in honor Of the
marriage of Mr.. Geo. w. Vanderbilt.
Games and other festivities were in
dulged in.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-05
LEGAL ORGANIZATION

ADDITION TO FURNISHING TO OUR POLICYHOLDERS ALL
INSURANCE COMPANY, OR
DINARILY AMPLE FOR PURPOSES THE LEGAL ORGANZA
THE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FUR
NIsHEs ADDITIONAL SECURITY OF AT LEAST $20oO00OO AS
SHOWN REPORT UPON STANDING OF THE COMPANY
MADE BRADsTREETS COMMERCIAL AGENCY UNDER DATE
OF SEPTEMBER SrH,
BRADSTREETs, AFTER ENUMERATING THE NAMES OF THE
PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS AMOUNT WHICH EACH
DVIDUAL STOCKHOLDERS WORTH, SAYS:
THE CAPITAL REPRESENTED THEIR PRINCIPAL STOCK
AT CoNsERyATIyEIY, $2oOOoOO0
STANDING OF THE ABOVE PARTIES is UNQUESTIONED"
1.-THE PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS ARE AMONG SOME THE
WEALTHIEsT MEN SAN FRANCISCO"
THE FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE OF EVERY OBLIGATION IN
EVERY POLICY ISSUES THE PACIFIC MUTUAL LIFE INsUR
ANCE COMPANY SECURED IMMENSE WEALTH.
IS NO IDLE BOAST SUPREME COURT OF THE
HELD STOCKHOLDERS LIABLE UNDER SIMILAR CIRCUM
STANCES THE HISTORY WHICH IS APPENDED
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THREE COMBINED IN ONE WHICH PAYS:

Sustained while Accidental Sustained
n assenger ON Steam, Elec Other Places
or 90
case If
Of lUOblOO fhotoft
of
ofo
Loss ZoolOO
Loss of 4 -yAooo
100000
5000 foot.
once
1870 nlemnty week.
FOR AS FOLLOWS:
TypHrs FEypp DIPHTERIA
TYPHOID Mh.aoIFN>
YELLOW FEVER
4SIPELAS
TEN DISEASES IN ALI.
.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-05

Parties contemplating Investment in Life Accident Insua
the State Agent Of the Pacific Mutual Insurance Co., Raleigh ~ c.,
sey the guarantees and advantages offered by Company
Agents who working hard for results in their localities, and
cordially invited to write the State Agent at Raleigh N c. for
which one has not yet been secured. Address,
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Accident Insurance Company whose Stockholders by law made b
}. !. J. Directors made responsible for the acts Of its

The Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co.
The Passenger Accident, the General Accident and thu
Health Policies.
TuDEE COMBINED IN ONE WHICH PAVE,
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For Accidental Injuries Sustained while
q Passenger IN or ON Steam, Elec-
.fric or Cable Conveyance:
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-03-19
For Coast Defense.

Washington, March l2.-Secretary Al
ger authorized General Flagler. chief of
ordnance, to make arrangements at once
for procuring large number of rapid fir
ing guns for sea'coast defenses. This ac-
ton is taken without waiting for the al
lotment among the various bureaus of the
war and navy departments of the $50, 600
900 voted for national defense 1t is now
stated by ordnance officials that direc-
tions have been given to the various ar
senals and aimories controlled by the gov
eminent to increase their working force to
the fullest practicable extent with a view
to hunying the completion of existing
projects
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-03-19
SNOW ON THE STIcKINE ROUTE.
kIondikers Unable 10 Go BEYOND
Fort Wranget.

Seattle. March l5.-The steamer Cot
tage City, which arrived from Alaska
brought number Of passengers from
Fort Wrangel, who have given up the at
tempt to get into the Yukon country by
way of the Stickine route Among them
was A. l.. Brown of Massachusetts,. who
succeeded in getting about 80 miles above
Wrangel with his outfit before the depth
MIR. Brown says that about 1000 men with
their outfits are showed in between WIan-
gel and Glenora.
Mckenzie & Mann. who are TO construct
a railroad between the Stickine river and
Lake Teslin, have got their construction
outfit 30 miles above Wrangel. They will
probably be held there until the snow
melts in the spring.
Mr.. Brown started to the Yukon last
fall and after packing his outfit oven
the Chillloot pass to the lakes. decided
that he could not get down the river. SC
he sold his supplies and returned to Wran
gel and tried the Stickine with no better
success.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-03-19
THE PATENT OFFICE REPORT.
Nenriy Fifty Thousand Applications
Made I'm 1897.

Washington, March l6.-The annual re-
port of the commissioner of patents for
the fiscal year 1897 has been laid before
congress. In 1897 there were received 40,
65l applications for patents, and in addi-
ton number of applications for designs,
trade marks, etc.
Patents granted amounted in number
to 23,729, including designs; 90 patents
were reissued, 1871 trade marks register
ed, and Ia labels and is prints. The mum
Der of patents that expired was 1926
The total expenditures were Sl,l22 ,S43;
the receipts over expenditures, 1852 1893.
The total balance of the credit of the pat
ent office in the treasury of the United
States on January !, 1898 was 1877 438.
The report also urges the necessity for
the establishment of a patent bar as a
measure of protection to the inventor
"Under the overlibeial rule of practice,
by which any person of intelligence and
good moral character may appear as the
agent or attorney in fact of an applicant,
not few such attorneys have in the past
been permitted before the office, with the
result that badly prepared and unskill-
fully and carelessly prosecuted patents
were issued, which were worthless, in that
they failed to adequately protect inven-
tions which, properly claimed, might have
been worth thousands of dollars"
An earnest attempt was made during
the year to current abuses which have
arisen in consequence of of this liberality
of practice and several attorneys whose
operations, the report says, SAVIOR of con
fidence games by which the unwary and
unlearned lost their money, We're dis
barred.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-03-19
SPAIN SETS DATE AS MAY ONE
Cuban Revolution to he Suppressed
by That Time.

London, March l5.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of the Morning Post says:
Il am able TO assert on the best author
ity that United States Minister Woodford
originally intimated that the United
States hoped and expected that Spain
would re-establish peace in Cuba before
March Of this year Recently, in re-
sponse, the Spanish representatives in the
United States extended the time TO May
!. Both governments refuse to describe
this intimation as an ultimatum to
Spain"
1t has been given. continues the CORE
spondent. entirely irrespective of the
Maine affair or of any other romplica-
tions which may arise in the meantime.
There was no suggestion as to what ac-
ton the United States would take on May
/, should. as is certain to be the case the
rebellion be still unsurpassed.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-03-19
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS.
Something of the Talks and the Acts
of Both Branches.

In the senate Monday Senator Alien in
quired of Senator Chandl what the naval
affairs committee had done regarding the
investigation of the Maine catastrophe.
Senator Chandler said as yet the com
mittee had taken no action regarding the
investigation. He could not speak for the
committee, but expressed the opinion that
its policy would be to await the action
and findings of the court of inquiry. He
called attention to the interesting fact
that the naval committee have no author
ity under the law to compel witnesses TO
testify or punish them if they should re-
fuse. He thought the naval committee
ought to be empowered to force testimony
from witnesses or in1ict penalty for re-
fusal. The conference report on the army
appropriation bill was reported by Sena-
tor Quay and agreed to. The senate then
passed the following measure: Amend
ing the act TO permit the use of right of
way through public lands for tram-rosds,
canals and reservoirs. Permanently To-
eating the capital of New Mexico at Santa
Fe. Granting the Kettle River valley rail
way right of way through the north halt
of the Colville Indian reservation in
Washington. Relating to leases on the
Hot Springs reservations.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-03-19
Telescopes and Range Finders.

Cleveland, Ohio, March l5.-Warner &
Swazey Of this city is filling a large order
for the government for telescopes to be
used on heavy guns for sighting purposes.
They are also at work on number of
lange-fndcrs. which will be ready for
shipment to Fort Monroe, where they will
be tested within few days. The invent
or of the device has been here several
weeks experimenting the construction.
The Otis Steel company of this city is
also filling a government order for deck
plates for cruisers.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-03-19
PROGRESS OF PREPARATIONS
Mines in the Channel on sandy
Hook.

New York March l6.-According to
the World submarine mines are being
placed in the channel of Sandy Hook by
the corps of engineersunder the direction
of Colonel H. NJ. Robert. The greatest
secrecy has been maintained by the Off
GERS and men in charge of the work. On
Sunday afteinoon the operation of de-
tachment of men, assisted by diver.
We're watched from the shore by number
of sight-seers. At first it was impossible
to discern the exact nature of the work
being done by the men in the govern
ment tug, which had been steaming about
the lower bay all morning. A telescope
was procured. however, and then the
movement of the boat and men could be
seen with ease and distinctness.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-03-19
MUST CURB JAPAN.
War Inevitable Between the White
and Yellow Races.

London, March 1.-THE Daily News
publishes a suggestive interview ON the
Chinese situation with DR.. Markoff, the
Russian expert. o
Dr. Markon repudiates the idea that
Russia intended to annex Manchuria. al
though he thought there was no doubt
this would come about a century hence.
"Russia's present AIM he said, SIS
merely TO obtain an ice free port to serve
as the terminus OF her railway system, to
isolate Japan and to develop the vast
commercial wealth of China II is abso-
lutely necessary to curb Japan's ambi-
ton.
1T is a question of predominance be-
tween the white and yellow races. If ia
pan is allowed TO join forces with China
the white races are doomed. Russians
regard war with Japan as inevitable"
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-03-19
For the Berenved Families,

Philadelphia, March l4.-Over $4,000
was realized for the fund for the wounded
survivors and the families of those killed
on the battleship Maine by a monster the
atrieal matinee given at the Academy of
Music.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-03-19

Lazard Freres announce that they have
$4,000 additional in gold engaged for
import. Packard & Co. have 100000 in
gold in transit from France. Total of
present movement, $l2,775,00e.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-03-19

The name "yokel,' which we apply to
an awkward rustic, signifed formerly one
who yoked oxen and other animals.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-03-19
4 Mammoth IndertaI>ing.

The latest news from the great horseshoe
on Salmon river, Idaho. where the Horse
shoe Placer Mining company is working.
is that they are in 100 feet with their
ditch to turn the channel of the river. and
the work is progressing to their entire
satisfaction. This is a mammoth under
taking. being no less than a proposition
to cut 1920 feet through the neck of the
horse shoe, turn the river through the cut
and mine not only the gravel taken from
and along side of the cut, but also the
two miles of river bed that the changing
Of the channel will lay bare. The time was
when the river took the direct route.
afterward changing to go around the
horse shoe, and filling the neck with gold
bearing gravel. So rapid is the stream
that the cut will strike the stream 10 feet
below its present level, thus furnishing
an abundance OF fall for mining. The
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-03-19

The Chinese cultivate odorless onions.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-03-19
The KELLOGG Tunnel.

The Kellogg tunnel being run by the
Bunker Hill and Sullivan Mining and Con
centrating company from near their mill
10 the mine, is in over 1900 feet. When
completed it will be about two miles long.
1t was thought probable that new ore
bodies would be found while the tunnel
was being bored, but thus far there has
been no sign of ore, although it is getting
well under the Hill lying between Ward
ner and the south fork.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-08
DREDGING IN IDAHO.
The Mammoth Plant Being Installed
By the Basic COMPANY.

The heavy generator casting for the
power house of the Basic company.
which left Boise on Aug, for the
Basin. and which went through the
Henry creek bridge on the 18th, nearly
killing one of the men in charge
of if. says the. Boise Statesman,
crossed the. Grimesiicreek bridge safely
on the 31st. the Granite creek bridge
on the End, and on Saturday evening
last was within six miles Of its desti-
nation, with no particular dangerous
Eoints ahead of it tof surmount. Early
this week IT should reach the end of
its long and perilous journey. The cap
piece has already arrived. The arma-
ture had passed the summit on the
Hawkins tool road ON the evening of
the srd. and will catch 10 with and
pass the big piece today.
These three great castings weigh to-
gether $4,000 pounds, and when assem-
bled and bolted downs on the broad
concrete foundation that was laid for
them in lower Grimes Pcreek, in the
early part of July, willfconstitute prob
ably the largest piece of mechanism
yet set up in Idaho, and. one Of which
the state may well be proud.
The Pelton wheel which is to run
this machine has been in position for
a month. The eight and half miles
Of ditch and fiume was completed early
in August. The steel pipe to carry
the water from the canal to the wheel
was placed in position, and has been
carrying water ever since the 23rd, and
the big dredge at .Placerville has been
ready ever since the middle of last
month for the life giving energy
which the great generator will send to
it. 1t will not be many days, therefore,
before the great digging. machine will
be at work. And when Mr.. Kirker,
the comDany's electrician, turns the
current from, his pet .iloose, and the
chain Of steel buckets. on the boat be-
gins to revolve, a new era will have
opened for the Basin, which will wit
ness a revival of the good old times of
'62-'66. when the yellow dirt was more
plentiful in Placervilletthan it ever has
been on the Klondike
The Centerville dredge is also rapid
~ assuming shape and attaining di-
mansions. Its machinery viii begin
arriving by Oct. 1. If the fall should
be an average one, it will get in a few
weeks work before the SHOWS fly. But,
in any event, it will be ready for oper-
alton in the early spring.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-08
The North Mountain.

w. S. Brown, one of the directors of
the Mercur company, and an officer and
heavy stakeholder in the North Noun
tain, in Cherry Creek, New, is in from
the Battle Born" state with ship
ment Of high grade cyanides, which are
being san.pled at the Con. K. c.
works.
Mr.. Brown, in speaking of the North
Mountain. states that the mine is in 3.
most satisfactory condition, with lots
of good ore in sight, while the mill is
treating As tons daily, of IS and So
gold ore, the present capacity of the
plant, at a saving of 80 per cent of
assay values, which is an excellent re-
covery, and Mr.. Brown is very zanguine
as to the future of the property, and
that in the near future il will make
most enviable record as a dividend
payer.
Mr.. Brown also says that the Glas-
gov e Western, OF this city, which is
operating the Star mine, in the near
vicinity of the North Mountain, is
making good Roadway in the installa-
ton Of the new concentration for this
property, while the mine itself is show
ing up as nicely as could be desired.
At the present time there is revival
of activity in Cherry Creek haunts, and
considerable prospecting is being done,
and Mr.. Brown recites the fact that
some OF these searchers for nature
hidden treasures have made recent
discovery, from which they are ship
ping 5000 and $500 ore to Carson City.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-08
woRKMANs TERRIBLE FALL.
Lee Warner of Provo Injured In
Richfield Tabernacle

Richfield, Sept This morning
ABOUT 10 o'clock Lee Warner, one of
the laborers on the tabernacle in this
city, fell from a broken scaffold and
by almost miracle is still living. MIR
Warner has a contract to do all the
lathlng in the tabernacle and was at
his work when the accident happened.
During the morning he had carried up
from the ground all the lath he expect
ed to use during the day and had start
ed to work on the top of the scaffold
A crash was heard and all the work
men ran to the scene, when they found
that one of the timbers had given way
which let the unfortunate laborer.
along with is bundles of lathS, weigh
ing fully 500 pounds, fall to the ground.
a distance of more than 35 feet War
ner was not unconscious and began at
once calling for help. DR.. H. K. Neill
was called and found that the man had
his left ankle dislocated, one of his ribs
was broken near the spine and his
back was badly bruised for a distance
OF 1ully eight inches along the small of
his back. DR.. Neill has been to see him
several times this afternoon and re-
ports him resting easily, but complains
of internal injuries. which may prove
fatal
e.. Lee Warner is "a years of age, is I'M
married and lives with his parents in
Provo. He received this contract about
two weeks ago from ]. H Bowman
and would have finished it up by next
Friday night.
This is the third man to receive in
juries from falling scaffolds on the tab
ernacle since it was started last May,
but with this case, like both others, no
claim can be laid to Contractor Bow
man, as he had warned the workmen
OF loading the frames too heavily. Con-
tractor Bowman had nothing whatever
to do with the scaffoIds on the inside
Of the house, as he had turned them
over to the plasterers the first of last
week. DR.. Nein reports that the man
is resting very easily and that he may
be well in the course of a short time.