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Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-11-24
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messenger to the police sta
5hief Dobson at oncer" he
ring was answered.
"a at his watch-5 minutes
ION would be there in ten
In eight minutes Darrent
IN stairs. TELL Dobson to
said and then stepped out
b the shadow Of a tree until
ad arrived and entered the
and then he strobe rapid
The police station. He push
door. The room was empty
thief Dobson's s boots stood in
i the fireplace. In an instant
I'M in his hands No nails
ing. but they were exactly the
gyhape Of the drawing on the
bfhr so good. But Darrent was
1sfied He took out the note
a received by mail that even
Rnd hid it to the light Of the lamp
EAH ~ star diamond. he muttered.
lA6A searching about. he discov-
eHa1f Dobson's limited stock Of
and submitted it to the
Utiny. but without result.
- station boasted only about
IN910 of the commonest paper.
6n even to show the faintest
(Gk Every drawer. cupboard
ESbnrrent examined minutely.
pored nothing to reward his
TT search. Then the floor, a
gd-ahl He gasped with ex
~ he inserted the blade Of his
mp it came Nothing there :
AL parcell In an instant it
~ hands and untied-only q
NJ Az but what a book-a bank
~ 4 chicago bank, and a glance
kuBoe showed that Edward Dob
~ accumulated the respectable
n1nQce Of So, $50 which was
- his credit Darrent slipped
Into his pocket, replaced the
M strolled back to the Palace
y must be a wonderfully clever
nan who saves over SO. 900 with
efting into some dishonesty. he
nured to himself as he mounted the
\ and opened the door of his room
We shall see. "
- DObson, a very plain and
ont specimen compared with
nv OOlored one Darrent encoun-
~ first visit to Norcombe, was
detected attitude, with his
- MS knees and his chin rest
n hands. and slowly raised his
trent entered
0vening, he said in sub
~ 90 subdued that Darrent
"a him
&yoning. No; don t rise Hold
~4 the left thanks In an
j 1ad caught the foot, glanced
of the boot and let it go
i, - DoDson went pale to the
~ do. Consider yourself un-
Y t0r the murder of Josiah
"a l warn you
- sir. Mr. Darrent. you
! 4el I'm innocent I'm in
I'll have an opportunity Of
! Jury
em I would not murder
gen't the courage
the one who walked up to
I !. md left by the back way
- u1vG Don't liel"
No0sG ur; won't I did that,
d 1Q9 murder him On my soul
Darrent.
Z y did2"
hrsaen
II ITS all over. Don't try to
I 4 that way"
I E1Aper
J y it, you liarl'
Z MI swear didn ii III tell
be whole truth. sir. I'm
ut 3 crooked. but l amt a
nde the widest random
sentured upon in his life
nen never wrote that pa
did. and he murdered
most shouted Darrent
! Dell
cu meant"
Du all. sir: I'll tell the
z j I will. / swear l will :"
Z er go ahead then"
1t year and half ago
came TO my house one
], y He used to look in now
; just to talk He liked
]. stories about the police. !"
n
j, told me that he'd mur-
been over to Paris. lured
\ place and stabbed him
bll p
know what to do. 90
! nell -
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-11-24

The Devon cow Molly v. 1855. was
bred and is owned by J. &. Williams.
Caerbays cnstle. st. Austell. Cornwall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01
PARIS
FRENCH COMMENTS OF THE DEWEY
WELCOME ARE COMPLIMENTARY
A TRANsvAAL WAR THOUGHT INEVITABLE
THE THEATRICAL SEASON.

Ivy CABLE IT'D 1Hr TnBuNE.l

a TRANsvAAL WAR THOUGHT INEVITABLE
THE THEATRICAL SEASON.
Ivy CABLE It'd 1Hr rmBuNE.l
Paris. Sept 30-The comments Of the Paris
papers On Admiral Deneys reception de-
scrption ~ which has been cahled here at con
siderable length are on the whole good natured
towards tha United states and i'm every instance
complimentary -o Dewey. The Petit Bleu.' In
3 leading erito-'al says. Dewey is a very wise
man. his corntvman erect triumphal arches
and place ar his feet an tne honors human am
hton can DESIRE His head IS not turned. he is
and remains sailor To him was offered the
candidacy f0- the Presidency. ne refused H.
j SIC lad am admiral Dewey i'm France return
tnr home from such an Odysseus voyage OF
triumph. 81 is doubtful whether public opinion
would permit him TO persist ia his refusal TO be-
c.lae the head - the State The "Gaulois"
fofsrs 90 Tie North River naval pageant as "a
oresceudo of frenzy and delirium.' and, abiding
odi'orial.y 20 the Ion which Dewey so promptly
baptized Chichester asks whether that animal
may not after al turn out to be the famous lion
o. Cecil Rhodes. abandoned by its owner and
now taken over second hand by the gallant
AdrniraIe enthusiastic and expansionist country
raen. The "Temr-." the "Debats." the "Eclair'
ani Tho "Natn" al draw comparisons between
the untusu0ed disgrace pronounced by the Mad
ria court martial upon Admiral Montojo and
General Jaldercs and Dewey's almost stimuli
tane,us triumphal welcome 20 New-York The
comparisons arc favorable 70 the United States
for. in the popular imagination in France as
elsewhere. nothing succeeds Ike success
War ga The Transvaal. which in the best IN
formed dip matte circles here. has for fort
n.ght boon regarded as inevitable. rs was cabled
Tho af viewed IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01

DUKE OF DEYONsHIRE DEFINES THE COUN
TRYS VIEWS

DUKE OF DEYONsHIRE DEFINES THE COUN-
TRYs VIEWS
London Sept 30-The Duke Of Devonshire.
Lord President OF the Council ut a public
luncheon al the Technical Schools at New Mills.
Derbyshire near Manchester this afternoon. re-
plying to n toast to his health. referred to the
Transyaal situation. saylng
wish ! could say anything to relieve the
anxiety that you and the whole country feel
TO the prospect in South Africa When the
Cabinet separated yesterday # had not received
an answer to the dispatch sent last week II We
can give any credit to unofficial sources Of in
formation it IS not likely that the tenor Of the
reply will put an end to the existing painful ten
sion.
The obstacle which seems 10 stand in the way
Of a peaceful settlement appears To be the
rooted conviction Of the Beers that we cherish
designs hostile to their independence. That such
apprehensions are unfounded has been asserted
as strongly as possible officially in our dis
patches and unoficiary by members Of the Gov
eminent
The unfounded suspicious Of President KRUGER
and his Government cannot relieve us Of the
duty Of taking measures for the protection Of
our fellow subjects and the interests Of peace
and good government.
The stage Of the negotiations reached is that
We do not see any advantage in pressing the
proposals which we have made in regard to the
franchise and the admission Of the Outlanders
voice IN the Assembly which governs the affairs
Of the South African Republic. Those proposals
have never been an essential point Of difference.
They were made on the suggestion Of Sir Alfred
Miner as a means whereby undoubted griey-
ances Of our fellow subjects might be redressed
without the necessity Of interference by the
British Government
These proposals have not been received in
spirit which leads us 10 hope that they VIII lead
TO a solution Of the question We have been
driven 10 the necessity Of formulating require
ments which we consider ourselves entitled 10
make not only under the conventions, but by
virtue Of our interest and the duty Of every
state to protect its own citizens. and for the
maintenance Of peace and order in South Africa
The military preparations made by the Trans
vaal have compelled US TO make similar prepara-
tions and as these Will entail considerable eX-
reraiture the Government considers that this
matter ought 10 receive the sanction or FaTlla-
,,en,. hence. Parliament will soon be summoned.
The Government Will gladly welcome that
onnortlnitv FOR inviting judgment Of their con-
duct throughout the negotiations.
can only hope that more moderate counseiS
may prevail in the TransyaaL and that some
means will be found to dlsabuse the people there
~ the idea. absolutely unfounded. that we cher-
lsh any designs Of interfering with their inde-
nendence. or require anything for our people but
The barest rights and the barest measure OF JUS
tice II they should so frame their policy there
e no need that the existence Of their state shall
he q continual source Of anxiety and trouble IN
that portion Of Africa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01
GUILDS DRENEI HOUE TO BE EALARGED.

colorado Springs. sept. 30 CspecaD.-rhe chiids-
,..li t4or,e erected here ia 1872 by The Interim
ltonal Typographical Union OK North Amofi.a' WI"
he enlarged 10y addition. TO cost 5000 ms -
- and officers. just closed. The addition vi"
lns,s, NANNY of living apartments for the super
,..,,,,, and his family and the other officers ar
stylc OF architecture az the mann bN',.-
Ter lNe sn r'.,s other improvements will also De
made. cost so'fl, 20 Inmates The officials OK
nc ~ IA, ~ on with the management 4 Dan,
ee was given or the visitors ag @@s, by By mayor
Iyposiap pp,rsiieut Donncny and Secretary Bidm,
no nen and trustees shepnsrd o. Washdt,3ii a
frprrfdiatf.}
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THE NEWS OFTWO CAPITALS
Continued from first page.

- newspaper has commented with good
snn,or upon the emotional tendencies Of the
..aor,can people and upon a certain lack Of
--o,ortion between the magnitude Of the Ma
i'o1.s rejoicing and Of the victory at Manila
r.1. which no Briton is quite ready to class
..,,b Trafalgar and the Nile Nothing could be
soor,jer or more generous than The Times
der to-day on the New-York celebration and
~ eallantry Of the distinguished American
sauor The truth IS that Englishmen would be
..r.oved Il they could have an opportunity for
.,,r,rhinc over a similar victory Of their own
a., They have had many small wars on land
s,r,rr the present reign, but no real trial Of
,safr sea power 4 sturdy Briton looking up TO
the tip Of the Nelson column in Trafalgar
ccuare remarks: The only trouble about Dewey
e that he is not an Englishman. but perhaps
he's the next best thing good American. II
his victory at Manila had been won under the
r-rlish flag there would be another column
kare"
The Spectator Is impressed with the good
sense and modesty Of Dewey. and asserts that
Americans are justified in honoring the man.
even il they magnify the victory Of Manila
There IS no betting here Of any considerable
amount on the coming yacht race and not much
,a,k about IT in the clubs. The Shamrock Is ad-
n,tted 20 be the best English yacht ever built,
,pt there is Jess confidence now over her ability
- win the Cup than there was when she left
england. Land and Water" asserts to-day
What many yachtsmen here are saying quietly
that s,r Thomas Upton has not awaited himself
g.. every possible chance OF testing the Sham
rock and training her crew. and that he has
allowed her My ten trials since reaching Sandy
Hook whereas the Columbia has had no fewer
than FORTY trials in all conditions Of wind ana
water. so sporting paper here makes the faint
o.. suggestion that the British yacht Will have
ANYTHING but fair play in American waters. An
Arr,o-Anerlcar entente IS worth something II
{, renders a repetition of the Dunraven episode
,r,rossibe Sir Thomas Upton. however, is lot
Lord DunraFen.
The R0uton houses are remunerative invest
,ents ard constantly are multiplying a new
one VIII Do opened az Hammersmith I'm October
and ground has been purchased for another
rsrse one. which viii he built in the White
capel district behind the London Hospital for
tie accommodation Of eight hundred inmates
These houses. ike the MNls hotels in New-Hork
are working a wholesome change in the problem
- housing the poor i'm great centres Of popula-
ZION. and are accomp shing great sanitary,
..ono--., AMI social reforms without cost 10 the
younlc.ra..ties or sacrifice Of the pride Of the
vorkr- people The financial results Of the
Rowtcu houses are satisfactory In every respect
Ny George Bernard Shaw's play. The Devils
Disciple" which was successful in America has
reen tried With favorable results at suburban
theatre and VIII probably be transferred TO
IVES, End house MI Robert Buchanan's
2
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01
LECTURE BY uURAT HALSTEAD.

The twenty-second annual lecture course OF the
Brooklyn Philosophical Association VIII begin al
the Long Island Business College South Eighth-st..
near Drlggs-ave. to-day. az p m. The lectures
FOR October will be devoted TO expansion and I'M
perialism as follows Sunday, ist inst, Murat Hal
stead How to Make Peace In the Philippines"
october s. Professor Frank 5 Billings late OF the
state University OF Nebraska, me ethics and
t,onstltutlonality OF War" October l5 Colonel
Alexander 3 Bacon National Greatness and Ma
tlonal Duty" October p. Gamael Bradford, VICE
Antl-Imperialism October %. Henry A. Powell,
Expansion, Anti-Expansion; Both sides or the
I.e-stly Problem"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01
crRN1ANY TO BE NEUTRAL.
1ool1NG FOR PORTUGUESE COLONl-PEII-
TrON TO ENGLAND


TION TO ENGLAND.
Rarlin. sept 3o-The Transraal middle con-
.,,uos 20 interest Germany. though this inter-
o.+ has somewhat tagged owing 10 the I'M
,or.,irtv ~ the situation through the week.
r, tho absence ~ authentic Information the
,o,ers have printed many surmses and much
l4t.,~,ol -,,esswork Ii is learned from a rel-
an. so,rce that there is absolutely no truth IN
-, r.,ort that the Emperor has offered media
,t ON rho contrary. ii is said that neither
~ t.rnneror personally nor Germany as
.- mr. as a political or military Power >
e.,,,, 80 interfere in the quarrel, no" or 'a'e''
.,,o.,or how things turn out THIS i "o.
,.r,,rg ~ the plainly stipulated terms -.
. -, agreement between Germany anu
-. pr,,ai, hut II was facility UNDERSTOOD
-, l.r,a,,, was to let Great Britain nave
- I'D in the Transvaah II Is also I'M
,A.t the final disposal Of the Portuguese
-, q, East Africa is TO antedate Great
,,-,.a,,,s egbt with the Transvaal, and II IS IN
~aar 20 hiring this about. II possible with no
s.,~,ba- DELAY that Count Won Hatzfeldt-Nu-
,a.h,,~y the German Ambassador at London.
has heen comforting repeatedly with Lord Sails
h,rv Their negotiations are not yet ended.
The Cologne Gazette to-day publishes
from what are designated as
..the most influential Germans In Johannes
burg" calling upon Great Britain TO take Wig
orous steps 10 suppress the troubles that have
long existed In the Transvaal which, they add,
are now spreading 70 neighboring States. The
document declares that II peaceful negotiations
fail Great Britain must draw the sword ana
cut the Gordlar knot
The s1Sners o. be document insist 'n-' '"e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01
p,vSOy BEACH H0TEL BURNED.

Long Branch. y. J, Sept. 30 CSpecia''-Ihe Rum,
i5oaoh r4otol situated between Seabrieht and
49, t1,gbland Beach was discovered 20 be on fire az
qo O'clock this morning by the crew Of Life Saw
inc station 40 g. which adjoins # The fire burned
andy. and in a short time the building was I'D
a.fcs The loss Is estimated az $500 p4fly
covered by insurance. Inc IRE u "''''''" ~ '
heen Of inccudiary origin - ,,o. oe r1ote1
The motel was or many years s., Kn'own az n1v
l ,cr several years had been MANAGED by oIl"ni0
a. Pofter who closed the hotel only "''A "s'
after a successful season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01

group Of inexperienced Beers which Is man
aging the revenues, OF which a considerable
portion flows into their own pockets must be
cleared out. and that Great Britain is under
the obligation 10 restore peace u the Transvaal,
which il is added, is impossible as long as
these ignorant peasants have the direction
OF the complicated situation
While the above probably expresses the view
Of the German capitalists, n must be remem-
bered that many Germans hold such ex-
actly contrary opinion that they have enlisted
in support Of the present administration Of the
TrqnqVaal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01
READY TO RAID NATAL.

Dundee. Natal. Sept. 30-It is asserted hers
that the Beers have modified at Utrecht and at
the new railway bridge on the Transvaal side or
the Buffalo River. There are 1000 men at each
place. The Beers have cut route through the
high bank and are ready 10 cross 10 Natal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01
ELECTIONS II PORTO RICO.
CANDIDATES AND VOTERS LIMITED TO TAN
PAYERS AND PROFESSIONAL MEN.

San Juan Porto Rico, Sept. So-General Davis
,,as tesued an order defining the rules and resu-
lat,ons for municipal elections throughout 'Ne
island There VIII be sixty-nine elections DeSl.i.'7
,rte voters and candidates are limited TO taxpayers
and members Of the professions. The term Of Office
is one yelr ec
The Board OF Charities with the sanction Of Cen
eral Davis. has submitted a proposition 10 ,5 5'gg
the planters donate to the e6oTeTS pos OF 0 odT
80 u-rich 10 build houses. The planters anu me
OF w. commend the plan solution OF one
- ~ nroblems before the Authorities here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01
MARTIAL LAW IMMINENT.

London. Sept 3O-The correspondent Of The
Morning POST at johannesburg SENDS the fol-
lowing:
A Government official who has just returned
from Pretoria. where he saw President Kruger.
ass,,res me that martial law VIII be proclaimed
Tomorrow Saturday or Monday next
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01
cARRLES NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP.

rreebold \. j.. Sept. 30 CspecaD.-Ihe result o.
ffe f,.,ad,rat,c primaries in Monmouth Comfy
this afternoon on the , F9' ya g
the nomination for c2ani cek om Is a'3S 9 p
Appleea,,1e'r by him after hot hghi ms MS
W. W. q, iyeeardcd as the pivotal one III '''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01
KRuEGER.s NEPHEws RETURN.

Brussels. Sept 3O-The Messenger de Bru.
xelles' says that two nephews Of President Krd-
ger. who were attached 70 the Transvaal DiplO-
matte Agency. have left Brussels 10 Join tho
forces Of the Transyaal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01
no,-ryvG ENDS ~ SJICIDE

Niilla" 20 clinton-ave.. West Hoboken.
weave, % ,,cde at his home yesterday afternoon
mating himself through the fd head sly % JAYS
~ lie had been dIlI ih a.liinldren
yoIEci,s no fatAsI ~ $500 GA41'S'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01

ties to-day for the purpose Of conveying troops.
mules and provisions to the Cape. The charter
Will probably be effected tonight. About 1000
mules. quantity Of provisions and the Leinster
Regiment are to be taken to the Cape. Other
vessels are REQUIRED for the service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01
ACTIVITY N THE TRANSTAAL.
Beers MAKING PREPARATIONS TO TAKE
TIE FIELD.
TROOPS ORDERED TO THE BORDER-BOTH
SIDES MOVING TO TIE FRoNT-RA1D
oN NATAL EFFECTED.

SIDES MOVING TO THE FKoNT-hAlD
OK NATAL EFFECTED.
London. Sept 3O-The Transvaal crisis news,
which monopollzcs all the leading columns Of
the afternoon newspapers. Is now well nour-
ishcd by dispatches from the Cape. from which
conious particulars Of the movements Of troops
ON both sides and other war preparations are
arranging A dispatch from Cape Town says:
The alarmist reports from Pretoria Of the
movements Of hurghcrs must bee received with
caution The strict Boer censorship renders il
unlikely that important movements e"uiu u'
telegraphcd unless the TransNaa has good r'a-
SON for H. II is said here that the highly col-
ored reports are either sent 10 arouse the en-
thusiasm Of the Afrikanders or 10 produce
alarm in the British camps
The Cape Town Times" says:
It IS impossible to say what are the real
o,,,,,,3s FOR the Transvaal military activity UNI
M The nature Of the dispatches ~ the Imperial
,,.,ornmout the Orange Free State and the
Transvaal are known. therefore. il is useless 10
speculate on the chances OF an carly recourse
TO hOstilites.
Commenting upon the apathy OF Premier
Schrciner's colleagues. the paper says.
II the Premier possesses information leading
hin, - beli.ye there is DO necessity for the pre-
cautions which others believe are urgently de-
uauded f. is Mr. Schreiner's duty 20 set the
public mind al rest
MATTHIAS FOR THE BUTCHERS
According 10 adviccs from Pretoria il appears
that the authorities there are serving out no
more Mausers but are giving 20 the hurghers
Martins instead This is mainly due 20 the de-
fectiye Mauser cartridge. which is constantly
bursting I'm the barrels and destroying the bolt
action.
4 telegram from Pretoria. dated yesterday
saws the Widest excitement prevails there ana
that the war preparations are proceeding apace
Big guns. field telographe burghers munitions
Of war and provisions are being hurried Of TO
Volksrust. the projected base II the Boer opera
,ione against Natal Crowds gather at the sta
tions 10 witness the departure ~ the military
trains G.fcral Joubert VIII go 10 Nolksrust toe
marrow. The B0cr War once is working night
and dav. and communicating is actively pro-
ceeding The Raad. in order 90 secure the sup
mort NJ many Outlanders. has decided that out
landers who help the Beers viii receive the
franchise. Several Of the Transvaal Govern
. t.oartn4nts close Tomorrow. including
Nou know, there L. stout, too
both Evans great blood n'a"ei' Eso1 @''- N''"~ 80
sne-IAquld food.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01
rnANspoRT IRON JAMAICA

tr,roston Jamaica. Sept. 3O.-Relative 10 the
s,snafcb Of September 81 from here, the steamer
Barbadisn was surveyed BY the naval authori-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01

You know there l. stout too ,., f.,
IN Evans. 4 sfeat blood MAKER. foo1 @"1 D''"~ ."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01

the High Court. Immediately after martial law
IS proclaimed outside postal communication Will
be stopped. The secret session which the Raad
Is holding this afternoon will probably adjourn
until Wednesday. for the result of the British
Cabinet meeting
The Transvaal is concentrating artillery along
the Natal border and its reserve artillery has
been dispatched to Standerston and Walker
stroom. and also to Rustemberg. which will
probably form the base Of attack on Bechuana-
land, in the direction OF Mafekng where a Brit
ish counter force is assembling and Notifications
are being raised
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01

Some means may perhaps be found whereby
the United States Government may make
ceptional disbursements from the Treasury. al
though il is difficult 10 f0resee how u Will be
done. We're the stringcncy Of the American
money market removed. one Of the most inn
portant factors pointing 10 high rates would
disappear Fortunately. the Secretary of the
American Treasury is a banker Of experience
and ability. Ho has already given evidence Of
his desire 10 assist the bankers and may. there
fore. If necessity demands. find some further
means of relieving the market and reducing the
pressure upon London