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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-05-13

Howard Gould's floating palace, the
>arque-rigged steam yacht Niagara, is
)ound for Norway this week. With
Mr.. and Mrs. Goul | few of the mil
ionaire yachtsman's Wall street
'riends sailed. 1t is Mr.. Gould's
wish to visit the Lofolex Islands,
North Cape, and returning into the
skager Rock, south of Norway, to
,nter into the gulf of Bothnia, sailing
or home in time to reach here before
The Americas cup races in October.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-05-13

The naming of Edward F. Croker
IS acting fire chief of New York to
'ucceed Hugh Bonner, is an ominons
performance for this city. Allowing
hat Croker is an able deputy in the
department., yet the fact that he is
nephew OF the Tammany boss indi-
.ates with absolute assurance that the
,olitics OF the hall has cotton hold of
lhe very place in which it could do the
most mischief. Many years have
,assed since the New York fire depart
nent was taken ont OF politics, and it
ias grown to be, through the man
ust displaced, the most efficient in the
world.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-05-13

In the absence of Mr.. Croker his
ambitious understudy, Mr.. Carroll,
will have to do some hard work if he
wants to keep the Tammany machine
rom getting out of gear. There are
hints of friction in some parts of the
mech tnism, and if Mr.. Carroll has the
ecassary lubricant he should apply il
,arly and often. KNIcKERBoCKER
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-25
TROTTED IN RAIN.

! Pittsfeld. August 24.-CoDtinued mois-
ture caused a dampness of affairs at
Union trotting park to such an extent that
of three races advertised today only two
started. The go stake race, pure $500,
was postponed until Saturday forenoon,
which with the three rsc7s previously az.
signed for that day. ought to be INTEREST,"
ing. Although the favorites won in the
races today, the summary shows it was
not without some fighting. Three races
for. tomorrow with long entries for each
will doubtless draw large attendance.
The results.
2.3s class, trot or psoe-Miss McGinty.
1; Little Belle. 2; Nancy e., 3. Best
time, $3.50.
2. 20 class, trot or pace-Jock Bowen,
1; Phillips, 2; Philip A. g. Best time,
2251.4.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-25
FREE OF CHARGE.

Any adultsuffering from cold settled
on the breast, bronchitis, throat or lung
troubles of any nature, who will call at
+. E. Fickett's, 212 Danforth, L. w.
Stevens, 107 Portland, McDonough &
Sheridan's. 235 Congress, or j. E. Goold,
& Co.'s, POI Federal St, will be presented
with sample bottle of Roschee's
German syrup, free of charge
Only one bottle given to one person and
none to children without order from
parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever had
such sale as B0schee's German
syrup in all parts of the civilized
world. Twenty years ago millions of
bottles were given away, aud your drug
gists will tell you Its success was marvel
GUS. 1t is really the only Throat and
Lung Remedy generally endorsed ply
sicians. One rs cent bottlewill cure or
prove its value. Sold by all druggists In
shis city.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-25
PORTLAND A TAILENDER.
"Our Tub" Made a Poor
Showing.
Gay Cart Of PaWtucket Wins At
Fircman'S Muster.
The Engine May Be
Protested.
Portland Was Awarded The
Long Distance Prize.

Fall River, Mass, August 24.-Thirty-
seven hand engine fire companies, mostly
from Massachusetts and Rhode Island,
pumped hard for the honor of their re-
spective tube In the annual tourna
menu of the New England Veteran Fire
mems ASSOCIATION today, and when the
spray Of the contest had blown away il
was found that the Hayeart company Of
Pawtucket, had played the areatess tiis'
lance, 1873 feet and inches. The Eureka.
No !, company Of Arlington, was n good
second at 100 feet 2 LIS inches, while the
Phoenix of Marblehead was third, 49,
feet inches, and Eagle of Lynn, fourth,
les feet 5 i-2 inches.
Naturally the red coated "Vets" OF
the Hsycart company ars rejoicing to-
night, although their victory is not as
yet an assured fact, for there is a protest
against them still to be decided. One OF
the conditions of the meet is that the
companies must qualify for the plAyout
by participating in the morning parade.
The Haycart machine arrived rather late
this norning. and joined the procession
just before 1t reached the judges stand.
1t Is claimed, however, that only three
men belonging to the company had hold
Of thesrope at this time, the machine be-
ing dragged principally by outsiders.
1t seemed to be the general opinion that
the judges will rule fayorsbly for the
Haycart company.
There also is some dispute as to the
'sbooby'' prize. between the Chauncey
company of Hyde Park and the Red
Jackets of Cambridge.
The latter, however, made no record at
all, not being able to hit the paper, while
the Chaunoey's record was 1877 feet 1-2
inches, which was the lowest of the day.
Twenty thousand PEOPLE watched the
contest.
The parade was formed at 9. 40 and the
line moved under the,escort of the local
mems association. The route covered
was about two miles and the parade was
reviewed at City hall. Previous to the
playout the judges awarded the associ-
alton trophy for the best appearing COM
pany to New Bedford, and the silver cup
for the best looking hand engine TO the
Red Jackets of Cambridge
The silver trumpet for the company
having the most men In line was also
given TO the New Bedford company.
The playout took place at South Park.
The Protective company of Brockton WAS
the first to play, but their l5s feet l-2
inches WAS somewhat of a disappoint.
meat. The marks then fiuctuated con-
siderably until the Rayoart of Pawtuoket,
which, was the fifteenth TO compete, sent
the stream 1893 feet inches, which proved
to be the longest of the day.
The playing was all through by 6
O'Clock and by O'Clock the last oompa-
ny had left the city.
The Portland company was awarded
the long distance prize.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-25
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
BASEBALL NOTES.

The Portlands begin today the final
games of the home series. Taunton will
bs our opponents this afternoon and the
Massachusetts, people will no doubt make
desperate effort to recover some of the
ground they have lost since the second
series began. Drinkwater will probably
pitch for Portland.
Rain prevented the game between Port
land and Taunton yesterday.
The standing of the teams as given In
the PRESS does not include the two ex-
hibition games in which we were de-
feated by Manchester. The Boston
papers give these as part Of the regular
championship series which they are not
and no one claims they are.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-25
2. 50 Glass, Purse $3.50. (Unfinished.)
NINETEENTH MAINE REUNION.

Rockland, August y24.-The annual re-
union of the 10th Maine regiment was
held here today, eighty members being
present. A banquet was served in Grand
Army hall In the afternoon and In the
evening a camp fire was held. Among
the field and staff officers present were:
Col. 1. W. Starboard Of Chelsea. Mass. i;
Col W. a. Fogler, Rockland; Colonel
Sergeant J. W. Winter, Bath, and Quar-
tsrmaster Sergeant B. B. Hanson.
It was voted to hold the next reunion
at Vinalhaven. Officers chosen fur the
year are as follows: President, G. b.
vinal. Vinalhayen; Woe presidents,
Wooster s. Vinal and +. S. Carver,
Vinalnaven; secretary, Silas Adams,
WatervlIis; chaplain, II. P. Thurbsr,
Clinton; executive committee, 4. G..
Libby, X. 4. Carver and W. w. Kilt
Ridge, Yinalhaven.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-25
MEEKIN PITCHED WELL.
Boston Won I'm Yesterdays Game with
Pittsburg.

boston w on In Yesterdays Game with
Pittsburg.
Pittsburg, Pa, August 2A--Chesbro
and Meekin both pitched excellent ball
today. The locals tied the score in the
ninth on Longs villa throw and hit by
Schriver. In the tenth the Bostons,
with four hits, scored two runs and re-
tired their opponents In one. two. three
order. Attendance. 1850. The score,
Pittsburg, o 0 900 OIL
Boston 0 0 0 o o 0 2-3
Base hits-Pittsburg G.; Boston IL. Err.
rors-- Pittsburg O.; Boston ]. Batteries
Cheshire and Schriver; Meekin and Ber-
gen.
at Louisville-Balti more, 4; Louis.
Vile, 4. (CAlled on account darkness 10th
inning)
At Chiesgo-BrookIyn 8; Chicago, 8.
At Cievsland-New York, @; Cleve-
land. /.
AT st. Louis-Philadelphia, 0; ST.
Louis, 8.
NATvoNAr Torn CIR 1D.~,1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-25
NORWAY BANK sUspENDs.

Norway. Me-, August 24.-Business at
the Norway Savingssban was temporar-
lily suspended yesterday By vote of the
trustees, until an examination of the
affairs of the bank is made, aud prior to
the choosing Of successor to the late S.
S. Stearns. cashier and treasurer. State
Bank Examiner Undertake arrived to-
day and advised the calling In OF deposit
tors books for yer iflcation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-25

ernment bear witness 10 the fact that it
IL firmly resolved to defend the republic,
preserve public peace and assure respect
for the law. The whole country should
bow to the verdict OF the Rsnnss court
martial, which can be relied upon for
absolute impartiality, and the representa-
tives Of the people will cooperate In the
work of reconciliation and pacifcation
which is necessary for the highest In
terests Of France"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-25
Newport Continues to Win Defeating
IancheStcr.
Taunton Plays Here To-
day and Saturday.
Boston Again Goes Into Second
Place in Big League.

Newport. r. l., August si.-In the
sixth inning with Manchester this after
noon. Newport lighted up on McDougall
and pounded him out for eight hits in
succession with two men out and scored
seven runs with the assistance of an
error by Hickey. The score:
Newport, DOL O 2 In
Manchester, 0 0 01 900 I'd
Base hits-Newport, 10; Manches ter. 8.
Batteries-Foley and MiIleriok; Mo
Dougall and Lake.
NEW ENGLAND STANDING.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-25
STEAMER RUNS AGROUND.

Bangor, August. "a. Steamer Michigan.
which sailed from Bangor lest night,
ran aground at Saddlebaok Ledge, in
Psnobscot bay. in thick weather. She
was bound TO Scotland. The crew worked
the pumps and kept her ailoat. She was
gotten into Fort Point cove, where che
now lies. She may be docked before she
proceeds. The full extent Of the DAM
age is not yet known.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-25
TO CLEANSE TnE SYSTEM

Efectually yet gently, when costive or
bilious, to permanently overcome habitu-
al constipation, to awaken the kidneys
and liver to a healthy activity, without
irritating or weakening them, to dispel
headaches, colds, or feysrs, use Syrup OF
Figs, made by the California Fig syrup
90.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-25
BOYS BODY FOUND.

Eastpert. August 24.-Ths body of Ar
thur Colpritt, the eight-year-old son of
Daniel Colpritt, was found on the beach
here today. 1t Is supposed that the boy
fell into the water while playing near the
bank and was drowned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-25
COLUMBIA HAS NEW MAST.

Bristol, R. L, August 24.-The Colum.
,ia's steel mast, which Ihas been repaired
since the accident of three weeks ago.
Was successfully stepped this afternoon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-25
RAINING AT CORNISH.
The Events of Yesterday Were All
Postponed.
ssrEc1AL TO THE raEss.i

Cornish, August 24.-The fair manage
ment this year is unfortunate. The
weather today was such that 1t was
deemed wise to postpone the fair for the
day, bus later the rain let up and the
officials realized that they had made a
mistake. Tine fair win sbe held Friday
and Saturday. rain or shine.
Last night the final heat In the three
minute class was trotted and won by
Landlord after five heats. Another heat
was trotted in, the s.ss class and won by
Rose Brine. making a third horse hay
ing heat TO his credit.
The summary;
Three Minute Glass, Purse 500, Trot or
Pace. Diminish ed.)
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-25
LoUBEr is HOPEFUL.

Rambouillet, France, August a. Re-
plying to an address Of sympathy from
the President and members of the dis
triot council, President Louhet today ex-
pressed his gratitude at being able to APP
pear at Ramhouillet, In spite of the cares
of ofiioe 80 which the speaker had re-
ferred. These cases. he added, were real
ones and 1t was not without deep grief
that be beheld disturbance of public
mind leading to street disorders.
Those should not be exaggerated, how
ever. and the public should not lose heart.
Continuing President Loubet said: 81.
indeed, am profoundly convinced that the
hiss Of the country are nearing the
s. The measures adopted by the GOV.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-25

Landlord, b g, (Fifleld), 53l11
Maggie Hal, or m, by Brown
Hal, dam by Magma Charter,
(Rowe), 1902
Factor. b &. (Marston), 22323
Johnny Wiseman, Big, (Wiseman), 644S 4
Ohio, blk g, (Mitchell), 16 b746
Tom O'Neil, blk g. Hamilton), 10 5 S
Oregon Girl, Oh M, (Eastman), 10 "a d
Nina A., b M, (HarEwell), s76S d
Jack Leo. br g, (Hicks), 10 9 Cd
Joker NJ, b q, (Millett). 4 10 10 DIS
Gladstone, blk g. (Pledge), II DIS
Grassmere, b IN, lBoston), 10 II DIS
Jimmie T., r g, (Warren), IL IS DIS
Sinders, oh m, (Merrow) 8 DIS
Harold Wilkes, b g, (Edwards), 8 DIS
Penobecot, b G. (Porell), IS DIS
Time, 2.31, 23i Ia. 2.26 81, 2.s7.
asa Glass, Purse $3.50. (UnfiniShed.)
Deeeiver. or g, by Cornish Boy,
lhorton and Lopgl, If5 G
john H., br q, (Higginsl, All 4
Rose Brine, b m, CdRrston), 4b6 /
Wire Wolf. g, (Twombly), 2332
Zepha, b m, Cd 3
Sam, g, fRussell). 564 s
Mike Mikado. br h, (Kimhall), 777 DIR
Choral c., b m, (Carter.) DIS
Time, 2.25 "a. 2a5 1-2, 2.26 3-4.
Decorah-posten., 1899-10-06
Tra Nanittaoai.
Sol / auauit 1899.

Ool ! Iu9lf 1879
Der sr afIluttet mango 9darpbanoeler
/ Spgoen iioen ieg itcit i;r.p. Srbfsres
rem, 1ousf .. Roe, bar iulst fin pattert
og soot opbpassbs @aaro til en- SemieOes
ling, per Gitrs for 5000 aronsr; | !6ans
oelsn msOfsGgr life Sasen. 9pernen.
SsOIemoitinen oe 2 Stose. !Ssplen itaI
babe toitst 5000 SIR. Saeen og ap.rnsn
ubbpoeS for 5000 Sr. SoDsf Roe bar
tisbt fig @auro / Staussr for 10000 8r.
s Sdnotlen meofslser 2 Seite % aarsts
Iplins. GAN Hal mobtuse 9aarom til
Ssften.
Sinnsbsrgen bar bps9et Sag os Ssps
lsri inopeo 2sssa (t9t pso al1pen).
Oct er ct tort anlGg. Gan pil ifirre
os bssIe / Saar os | Ssit 600 1pIpter
5smmer, ipm hsrsr BAN ielo til. anbers
Reie fra Semieoal bar tisbt gptissdars
ben for 5000 3r. Ole 8~utiesaaroeu bar
tat unod ct Stptts. Ser bar ban ipaar
bpeset Stue, SIPS. SaaDs os Stabur.
gn Seu er reift til Gmeritd, en- bar iisbt
Sogabrautsn. os Sattsrtn bar pGret pda
S~oltssaurb, Iibsn DIE 9uiieeuarosn blep
aft andre Ganseu. 9arneitossloOsn bar
putot m.ssn usreie Der. Oct bar FORT
Meninssn. at Der fuloe aniattss en- bel
Del Stoepogtere, ION itulbs blinte uo alt,
Tom buagsbss opsnfor Miolisn. gierten
ftulbe life busg,s til minbrs eno 4 Soms
mer p,b Rooeu. Oisfe Rselsr bapoe
Srefertreu saaet inb pou. men Sasen
MATTE op isieu % Reslerne %ioranores.
Der ilasss opsr. at Stosen paa aaiere
bolbsr paa at b. uo. 9amls 5olt flyer,
be tienbsr fig lite igisn fra in llngoom.
Ru er bet Gnots 9laiietap, Tom tr
Srbfsrsr. Der bar 6orbolpstalspdls Der
ibsf. Da tom Der ine s Ysnftre os s
Ssire | S.rrsositpr.li.n. 0snitrss Orb
fsr.remn. fl 8 Stemmsr os gncrs YIats
f.liae ri 8. DER fob list imoo list. Deb
9ootraininesn Isirspe Ssirss aaneibot.
Srofsrsrsu / SsmispoI sr Ole sir'ebsen,
en- sr.i Taub.
Decorah-posten., 1899-10-06
6unborp % Scrr.

vi ftal fpooper og bar bsitemt os til
at 'tdnie ODER en- Dag paa fsnors
8ron os eerfor saur Ri at paa Sun,
borp, 0alesuobranbs samle Gaaro.
Saaroen bIep iolst til en- 9pmano
forleben for 10000 ar., bpiItet moa
forstomme en- urimelis biIIist. pau
Statipnen lise unSer 9aarben boloer
Simen 5orr ps snbel andre poa at
l9tte iommen en- We9ormid Selps
binoer. Den ifal til 9aarben Sben,
'ises Der. Oct er baorbt ON S~turaans
foli, os priien pr. Maal er 8 aroner,
og oa ian NOT Selpbinberen bore Del
fommen osiaa for 9aarbbruaereu.
Oct er forreiten rart, ipnes bet mia,
at iaamanse biemtomne qmeritanere
ION Der MI er Der | 8pse.rne, at be
life bar l9rt gsnb.rne at bruas
"Groble". Oct oil blipe Smaabrus
eerens Rebnins. BorreTten er Der 10
iau mango St.ber, bpor S.lpbinb.ren
lille fan brusss Der | 2onbet, os ifsls.
min grfarins bar McGormid life
prret ben beoite | gatterne. ON ben
eners fan babe mango Sorbsle.
5unrorpiorbsi .r bog iaa Habit, at
Selpbinber fan benpttes operdlt. De
Decorah-posten., 1899-10-06
OnRes-upniniat splnM,. hsptrItae ptri,

SNuRsS-Nenintss Spiphs. babsrItse gerio
- uer Ill al rfpr1iertere % Tom 3anaacrs | bette
atiter. Nfiurat ida meaei ear hnsrfen mtr euer
nrinere Stiginltu pernla tent, Bore &steIegeer
b Itl'enipmh 4 Sauf pue ait Neit ReHiordreeibe
al up'crs bitmme. Seistcuee mia epai es Seno
Nreb mee 10 AT do7rsietet d%pnpplnt "a brtrrrie
til THE DOMINION COMPANY, Dept. :
Chicago,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-08
Tangible Evidence.

Prosperity for the Pacific north
west does not have to rest upor
mere declaratory statemtn i
can be checked up and proven con
c,usively to be the real thing
The excellent edition Of the Ore
gonian Of July Sd furnishes a
grand review OF reliable data
considering the commercial growth
of this section in the past six
months.
The study of the item OF bank
statements alone gives some very
tangible evidence of the prosper
Gus condition of the country. In
this regard Lewiston $ two national
banks on September 20, 1898, had
on deposit S378,692, and by the
statement of April S, 1899 they
have increased the individual de-
posts to $53I, Io4. or an increase
for the six months of SI52,4I2.
The loans and discounts in Sep
TENDER were SAG, l25 and in April
The showing is S299,6I5, gain OF
50, 100. The increase of deposits
is only AZ per cent and the in
crease of loans over 20 per cent.
1t will he seen that money is
increasing in the banks faster than
it is being loaned. This indicates
prosperity for the people. Plenty
of idle money in the banks will
force down the interest rates and
relieve the borrower, and facilitate
the floating of bonds to aid in the
development of new enterprise
The condition prevailing in Lew
iston is general over the Pacific
northwest wherein the states Of
Oregon, Washington and Idaho
the bank deposits since last Octo-
Der have increased $4,000, 900. In
considering this evidence one must
not overlook the fact tina, about
5000, 900 bushels of last year $
wheat crop. harvested in the same
territory, still remains in the hands
of producers unmarketed.
The outlook for the country
drained by the Columbia and its
tributaries is very promising. In
no section of the Union is there
more natural resources from which
to create wealth. With easy
money in the banks, available for
development purposes, seeking
avenues where it can he employed,
it is safe to anticipate that growth
of the country for the next decade
will be phenomenal.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-08

The deficiency at the close of The
fiscal year is $50, 900, 600 less thar
was anticipated by the treasur,
experts last June. The year JUS
closed is the first in six that ha.
had a surplus from normal revenue
receipts under substantial norma
conditions. The Dingley tariff bill
is an overwhelming success. Il
would have carried the government,
safely had there been no war ex
penditures. Those in charge O
the governments finances can resi-
free from uncertainty. Under
present conditions continued, pros.
perjty of the United States gov
ernment is assured.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-08

The latest triumph of science is
dried up beer in the form OF lozen-
yes. The lozenges are pressed out
of powder obtained by the evap-
Grafton of lager beer, and contain
all the original ingredients. To
convert the powder into beer i,
is only necessary to dissolve the
lozenge in water, adding a little
carbonic acid. Think of the posi-.
bilities of a fishing party now
when iunumerable schooners o.
beer can be carried 10 the scene OF
action safe in your inside pockets
A bottle of carbonic acid and 6
box of Pabst's Pellets would max {
life on mountain stream one glad
sweet dream of bliss.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-08

Dead to the world for two years,
such in effect was the condition
Of Dreyfus, the French martyr i'm.
prisoned on Devils island. One OF
the strange and pathetic incidents
of his return to civilization is his
friends gathering about him to
acquaint him of the events of the
world, blotted out from him by his
imprisonment
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-08
W0r III Going After.

The prosperity of the country
in Idaho tributary to the Clear.
water, Salmon and Snake river
valleys is very gratifying to the
entire Northwest. Spokane and
Portland have derived more bene-
fit from 1t. probably. It an any out
side localities near the Pacific coast.
The building Of The Northern
Pacific extension into Lewiston less
than a year ago gave Spokane en-
trance to territory that her Job
bling trade had never been able to
touch before. The entry of Spo-
kane in no wise decreased the trade
that Portland had for years held in
that country. The railroad took in
SO many people and increased the
amount Of business to such en- ex-
tent that not only has Spokane re-
ceived good share of 1t, but it Is
safe to say that Portland has done
more business than she did before.
There Is lots of trade there both
for Spokane and Portland jobbers,
aud the people of that locality are
fortunate in having two good job.
hing centers competing for it.
Results are proving that the
opening of that coun ry by railroads
was not premature. In fact, it may
be said that there was a lack of
enterprise in allowing a section of
such vast richness to exist for so
long without adequate railroad ia:
cilities. Even now railroad iacili-
ties are not what the country iusti
hes. but, happily. the lines are
showing a disposition to build
branches and open rapidly as possi-
BILE as much of the country as they
can. Tacoma West Coast Trade.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-08

The railroad war is still on in
the Clearwater country, and the
reason is we'll stated in a recent in.
terview given out by a prominent
official of one of the companies at
the New York Office, when he
said, I'VE cannot abandon the
rich opportunities offered by the
Clearwater country. One who
knows the value of the Nez Perces'
and Camas Prairie territory can
easily understand how the two
companies have got into such
dispute over it. for it promises to
rank with the Walla Walla aud
Palouse sections in the richness
and abundance Of its wheat fields
and other agricultural resources.
And this is not all the vast min
eral zone of the Clearwater coun-
try Just now promises to yield ma.
terial for the next great mining
excitement. The discoveries i'm
the Buffalo Hump and Mallick dis
tricts. added to those made earlier
in the Pierce and Elk City dis.
tricts, have attracted thousands of
prospectors who, this season, will
uncover aud exploit many valuable
properties in the great mineral zone
extending from the Bitter Roots to
the Seven Devils. The promise
of mineral wealth to be taken from
this region fully equals its rich
agricultural possibilities.
This rich field has vet another
resource which the railroads will
hasten to develop. This is the
marketing Of the white pine from
the great belt lying about the
the upper Clearwater basin. The
largest and most valuable belt of
white pine now standing is a re-
source. the development of which
means much to the country and to
the railroads. The country is full
of rich possibilities well worth the
struggle now on between the two