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The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-12-16
Spokane Enters its Protest.

The Chamber of Commerce of Spo-
kane comes to the rescue of Kootenai
county in combating the forest re-
serve evil. Washington congress
men are asked to act in the matter.
A petitisn which is to be forwarded
to the senators and congressman from
that city, reads as follows:
sWhereas, The Priest River forest
reserve, which was created by pro-
clamation of the president OF the
United States on Feb. %, 1897, en-
braces within it's boundaries large
areas of land well adapted for success
full cultivation, being well watered
and drained by large streams, the soil
being fertile and easily cultivated,
and the conditions generally being at
tractive to settlers; and
Whereas, several thousand acres OF
said land were entered in good faith
under the homestead laws of the
United States prior to said proclama-
ton; and
Whereas, the commissioner of the
general land Office has expressed de-
sire to aid lands 10 Kootenai county,
Idaho, and Stevens county, Washing
ton. to said reserve, large areas Of said
lands being equally valuable for agri-
cultural purposes; and
Whereas, If the boundaries OF SAID
reserve are modified and large areas
OF the lands 10 said counties are lock
ed up from future settlement, north
ern Idaho and eastern Washington
must suffer a great loss; therefore b.
it
Resolved by the Spokane Chambe
of Commerce. that we are unalterabl
opposed to the extension OF said re
serve. and that we respectfully urg
npon the national administration tn
modification of the said Priest Rive
reserve so as to meet the wants OF
growing community"
During the past week two remor
strances, one from Standpoint, tn
other from Newport, have been ser
to Washington, D. c. Writing vi
der date of Dee. 6, Congressman WI
son saws that everything possible
being done to oppose this extension
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-12-16
Politics by Wire.

The following conversatldn was
overheard yesterday between d Coeu
d'Alene politician and Rathdrdh
lightweight. 1t ran as follows:
B-r-r-r-r, br-r-r-r, Hello! Bt-f-r +
Hello, Occur d'Alene, this is Rath
drum.
Oh, is that you?
Yes.
Say! How's politics during court?
Booming. Say! We won't do a
thing to the fusion ticket next fall!
How's that?
Well, Hickey was UP from State
Line the other day and said
Cable had rounded UP the boys in
great shape at Priest River.
Hickey's all right. Say! Well have
to run that fellow for commissioner
next 1.-THE. Would't do a thing to
Tucker in Lake Creek precinct, would
heY ha! ha! Say What do the boys
think of the presidents message? Pm
afraid that gold standard business
will cork us.
Oh, no. Well make the campaign
on local issues.
What'll it be?
The record of the commissioners,
OF course.
Good enough!
The N. P. won't do thing to them
next year. They didn't reduce their
assessment like our fellows did. Cable
cut her down $53,3lO, ard old Hick
and Cabe are built good deal alike.
Say! The grand jury's report is a
corker on Ryan, amt it? Hey?
Um-ni um-m, br-r-r-r-r. Hello, Cen
trail
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-12-16
OBITUARY.

DIED.-At his residence in the Russell
block in this city, on last Monday, Joseph
Ersch. aged 62 years.
Deceased was born In 1887 In the
Rhine Province, Germany, where he
grew to manhood. In 1866 he imi-
grated To this country, settling at
Aurora, III. He followed the trade
of locomotive engineer there and came
west in 1888, locating at Sprague,
Washington. For two years he work
ed on the Rocky Mountain division of
the Northern Pacific, but lost his posi-
tion on account Of collision at Hope.
In 1890 he moved to this county,
settling on Upper Twin lake, where
he resided until short time ago,
when he moved to town.
He leaves two sons, Theodore and
and Joseph, and four daughters, Mag
gle and Elizabeth Ersch, Mrs. JOSE
phine Miller and Mrs. Louis Kauf-
man. All were present when he pass
ed away except Mrs. Kaufman. who
could not be present. Deceased has
been a sufferer for some time but his
ailment was not considered danger
Gus until a snort time ago, when 1t
was discovered that he was suffering
from the effects of tumor. He was
taken to Spokane short time ago,
but the physicians agreed that he was
too weak to undergo an operation.
By the death of Mr.. Ersch the COM
munity has lost good citizen. His
regard for his fellow man was tested
in 1894, during the great strike, when
the general manager Of the road So
llcited him to accept position with
the company In the capacity OF pas
senger engineer. Be 1T said to MS
credit that he Indignantly refused the
offer.
His funeral was held on Wednesday
at 2 o'clock from the Catholic church,
Father L. j. Purcell officiating. His
last resting place is beside that or MS
5 wife. who died May -, 1895. Mucf
5 sympathy is extended to the children
in their great loss.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-12-16

Don't forget the Grand Masque
ball given for the benefit OF the
militia boys on Christmas night.
The Rover cas- in which Chas. Row
er was tried for selling whiskey with
out town license 10 Post Falls was de-
cided In favor OF Rover.
Word was received from Spokane
this morning announcing the death Of
Guy Simpson, one Of the young tiieh
who served with the kootenal couhts
contingent in the Philippines: Con.
sumption is said to be the CAUSE Of
his death.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-12-16
IN THE DISTRICT COURT.
Trial Jurors Assembled Monday Morning
The Nixon Boys Found Guilty
and Sentenced.

Most'of the trial jurors who had
been summoned to appear here on
Monday morning were in their places
when Deputy Clerk Quarles called the
roll. The following responded to
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-12-16

DIED.-At his residence in the Russell
block in this city, on last Monday, Joseph
Ersch. aged 81 years.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-12-16
First Pub. Dec. Is, 1899.

For SALE.-l60 acres Of land stu
ated four miles southeast oi lid insey
Kootenai couny. Idaho: also, binder
/ drill. / wagon, bobsled, buggy"
Inouire of d. z. Lyon Rathdum, o.
II II Rarnham, Post Falls.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-12-16
CALI. FOR COUNTY WARRANTS.

Rathdrum, Idaho Dec Is, 1899.
Motto is hereby given, that L am
prepared to pay the following descrlb-
cd Kootenai County Warrants, with
interese. Interest ceases ten days
from the first publication OF this
notice:
CURRENT EXPENSE FUND.
Warrants No. 81 to No. 53oincln-
sive issue of 1899.
w. J. MCCLURE,
. Co. Treasurer.
nit D,,h Hoo 16 1899.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-12-16

Most,of the trial jurors who had
been summoned to appear here on
Monday morning were in their places
when Deputy Clerk Quarles called the
roll. The following responded to
their names:
5. G. Rose G.. F. Cook
Y. Loan Elmer Brown
G. A. Waters Chris Hage
M. z. Markham L, A. Berry
Jerry Lane F. H. Haines
j. l. Davis VIM. Sisson
H. M. Strathern 1. N. Coplin
T. S. Campbell, D. Holmes
VIM. .Ketchum Geo. Wright
Leon Bump VIM. Brown
Henry Miller r. A. Baker
G. w. Russell NJ. P. Ferguson
Frank Russell A. B. Johnson
w. Z. Stevenson S. Fl. Smith
Grant Knowlton F. A. Hepner
e. j. Hoelzel Frank Jones
H. K. Reed Chas. Rosen
G. r. Gray.
Chris Hague, M. P Ferguson, H.
E. Reed. G. w. Russell, G.. r. Gray,
M. G. Markham and S. II. Smith hav-
ing presented valid excuses were ex-
cused from further attendance for the
term.
The first jury trial was the Nixon
boys who were indicted for assaultiug
Fay Cox with knife in Harrison
last April. John B. Goode appeared
on behalf of the state. while Edwin
McBee and r. e. Mcfarland appear
ed on behalf Of the defendants. The
case was argued on Tuesday evening
but the judge did not instruct the
jury until Wednesday morning, They
had been out but a short time when
they reached verdict. BY the jury's
findings David Nixon was found gull.
ty of assault with deadly weapon
likely to produce great bodily harm
Grant Nixon was found guilty Of
assault. Yesterday Judge Maybe"
sentenced David to serve one yoar IL
the penltentiary and Grant to 81,
months in the county Jail.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-12-16
JAPAN and CHINA, Via TACOMA and
Northern Pacific Steamship Co.
LOCAL TIME CARD.

No. 1. yestbound, arrivess. !,..s-.. ssoo 2. an
Nd. 2-eastbound, arrives, sqo a. Y
No. 81 westbonnd lc cal ff'eigAt - II 10 2. n
No. Isl eastbound r1celfYeiSht az. -ic, e. g..
For information, tine eards, maps anu sieA'
cts calFor oT wrfte u ~ ~, - Z 1c,1 =.
Care = 20 Agent. Portland, ore
9-, n 81 ~ CORNER Elird, or
100 = W. j. JoRDAE,
Pethdrum. Idaho
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-12-16

WANTED. 800 cords of tamaracK
to he cut this season, and 200 cords
of dry wood. For particulars write
u1EBER BREWING & MATING co.,
1924 Spokane, Wash.
THE SILVER BLADE, the Olnclai
paper, $l.5O until 1901.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-10-03

The Parnell Memorial committee has
decided to purchase the Parnell home
stead ut Bray. County Waterford, Ire
land, TO prevent It from falling into the
hands OF strangers, using for the pur-
pose q part OF the money contributed for
the erection OF a monument TO the Irish
leader. The Parnell estate is now In
chancery, and the homestead will be sold
for the benefit OF creditors on November
8. John II. Parnell, brother Of the dead
leader, now occupies the homestead with
his mother. The money to buy in the
house and demesne surrounding 1t at
the chancery court sale will be given to
him. Should the Parnell family die oat,
the property would revert to the Irish
people a a national park.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-10-03

The rush OF business throughout the
country is having its effect on the price
OF almost all goods. The last news Is
that a shortage in the Australian clip OF
fine wool has caused the price OF new
wool 10 greatly increase abroad. and that
the direct result will be a material in
crease In the cost of clothing. especially
the hner qualities. In New York they
are now estimating that the rise In the
price OF new wool already will add So to
She cost Of q suit OF clothes. or a heavy
o%vercoat. The cheaper grades will not
be 80 much affected. In addition to the
increasing price Of raw material. the
worsted manufacturers have made u COM
bine and have increased their prices, and
the combine is In a position. so the east
ern press says, 10 maintain their posi-
tion at least for the present.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-10-03
AN OLD TYPO DEAD,

William N. Belt. an old printer died
the other morning at his home on the
ella, in Grant county. New Mexico.
The L%ordsburg Liberal says: "He had
resided at Lordsburg for the last seven
years with his son, X. c. Belt, having
come TO New Mexico from Washington.
ID. G.. where he had been employed In the
government printing office for many
years. In Folks administration he was
one Of the few trusted printers who SET
np the presidents message, for in those
days the message was kept a profound
secret until IL Was delivered. Mr.. Belt
served In the militia from the District OF
Columbia during the civil wa and at
tanned the rank OF lieutenant. After the
wal he Resumed work at the government
printing office and worked there until
1892. He was a native of Virginia and
his remains were shipped to Washington
for interment. Besides his son at Lords.
burg he is survived by another son who
resides at Washington, holding an i'm
portant position In the Columbia National
bank"
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-10-03
sad Accident.

Eogineer Allison, OF Ration, had q mar
row escape from being killed. yesterday
morning, and ss II happened Is seriously
injured. He was in charge Of the engine
pulling passenger train No. 3. When
near Wagon Mound tbs eccentric strap
broke on his side Of the engine and came
through the cab with terrible force, hit
ting him on the chest aud badly iDjuring
him A it fortunately happened, Engi-
Gilbreath vas riding on the train
and when the accident happened he
changed his clothing aud took the injured
mans place for the balance Of the run to
Ration. Mr. Allison was taken along with
the train ana conveyed to his home. The
exact extent Of his injuries is not known
here a yet.-0ptic
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-10-03
DEFERRED LOCALS,

The north Third street grocery dealer.
n. A. VI. Pslladino, Is In Denver enjoying
himself.
DE-. Il. C. Dryden. division ufgeon Of
the Santa Ee Pacific Al "inslOW, u Ia
the city.
e. G. hall came la from the ncr.h
SATURDAY evening after "a successful bust
ness trip.
J. A. Bitila, the boot aud shoe man from
Chico @. ~ among the shoe dealers with
some ine goods.
= Marcus IL the n0me OF a San An.
tonic gentleman who Ia registered az the
Surge, European.
4. l.. Buck. the sheep mau from Las
Negss, IL In town with ). A. ABeson ard
Guy Jones, of Faifyisw. Kas.
Cspt. X. II. Vose has purchased another
tract OF ground adjoining his Mldyale
property Oh the Mountain road.
j. 4. Mclaughlin, this a Pedro min
ing man, arrived from the north Satur-
day and is stopping al the European.
A. A. Grant, the capitalist aud owner
OF the journal Democrat, vas "a psssen
ger Tor California last Saturday night
George j. Yocum. q business man from
Chicago, arrived here Saturday night snd
IL registered III the Grand Central hotel.
X. Gottlieb and Julius Uhlfelder, for.
merly OF the metropolis, have lately be.
come residents OF kiiztbethtown, and
have formed a partnerehip la the general
merchandise business.
Hon. Jesus Romero has let the contract
Tor the erection Of "a Residence ON west
Tijetas venue between Fourth and Fifth
streets ". W. strong IL the contractor
aud will begin work this week.
Geo. j. Yocum, representing the firm
OF lOcum Bros, extensive manufacturers
Of cigars at Reading. Pa, h. making the
rounds with a fine line OF his goods,
which will delight the smokers Of Aibu-
querque.
Dr. j.. z. Raster, chief surgeon OF the
Santa Ne railroad, Ia stopping at the
European. DIR. Raster at one time was
located In Albuquerque IA surg Ol on
this division. hls old friends will be
glad ~ shake hands with him,
Mrs. J. II. Palmer entertained her Sun
day school class at her hons from 3 to .
o'clock Saturday afternoon. The follow
ing boys were present: Clyde Hopping
Dsnnie Dry. Cornelius Vedder. Willie
BenDing, Guy Thomas, Charlie LembEe,
Charlie tluke. Ralph Martin, Beorgs
Parks. Through the kindness OF Mr..
Hopkins, they we're shown through the
Crystal Ice plant
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-10-03

other president for many years, Here
nothing Is thought Of such things, they
are y matter Of course. But In Burope
the ruling people or ruling classes are 50
separate and apart from ordinary indi
yidusls that theirs * bred eyen in the
popular mind thu idea that work and
ruling do not go togsther unless that
work be ia the line Of duty. The pres
encs OF Mr. Harrison ia his present
capacity ia more OF an obJ,ot lesson to
the old world Of the genius OF the repub
lie this side OF the Atlantic Than anything
else that could have happened. II IL
IrnlR American
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-10-03
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Read our Ad. ROsenwald Bros,
Matthews Jersey milk; try IL.
Rsad our nd. ROsenwald Bros.
Sweet potatoes 1T j l.. Bell u Co.'S.
Starretts tools. Whitney Company.
Cook and heating stoves at Harding's.
For new furniture bedding see FLU
trelle.
Cook, aud heating stoves at Flu
i~relle's.
Plumbing la all its branches. whitney
Company.
Lamps snd lamp trimmings. whitney
Company.
All kinds OF lamps and lamp goods.
Whitney Company.
Repairs furnished for any make stove
by II j, Post " Co.
order stove repairs from Il. j. Post Il
70. before II gsts cO,d.
FOR Ssle.-Geutle family horse and
DugZy. ". V. FutTello
Al kinds OF California fruits received
lalIy Oy }. l.. Bell " Co.
All kinds OF tin work done on short
notice. whitney Company.
Ladies' Kid gloves III per %palr-every
pair guaranteed. R0senNald Bros.
Cash paid for household goods. llg
south First street. BUrradaile " Co.
rhe name OF }. l.. Ball ~ Co. suggests
everything delicious IN tho eating line.
Did you ever get such bargains as
Rossnwald's are now sellingY | never
did.
Fifty difl irent styles and prices In
cook stoves aud steel ranges. whitney
Company.
The very newest In the "Calys" beaded
c0lors, TO be seen exclusively AZ The
Economist.
G. A. Grande, 305 north Broadway. fine
liquors and cigars. fresh lime FOR sale.
Furnished r0omg for rent.
A complete line OF mems furnishings
and under wear are among the new fall
stock nov In at The Economist.
Art squares and fugs.-An immense
variety OF designs and cOl0Tings can be
found at Albert FabeT's, Grant Building.
Just received at The Economist some
exquisite dress patterns in black silk
net with the scroll designs In fish scale
ana Jet,
Why miss such an opportunity to get
a fine sewing machine free. All we AJAX is
"a dollar purchase and you get a chance
in same. Rosenwsld Bros.
We are prepared to show you the most
elegant line OF silk waists ever brought
to Albuquerque; some exclusive styles In
the new French back" at The EcOno-
mist.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-10-03
The Xsllnw Feynr snars.

The recent yellow fever fright raised
widefelt interest in its treatment. 1t Is
treated In the simplest way possible al.
though 1t Is a terrible disease. Perfect
sanitary arrangements are insisted upon,
the supply OF water must be pure, simple
medicines are administered and the bow.
els kept regular. II this last measure
was observed by every one we would be
u magnificent race. There is nothing
better than Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
for cleansing the system. A dose three
times a day will bring new life and hap.
piness. IL will positively sure constipa.
ton and dyspepsia and for weak liver or
kidneys there IA nothing TO equal II.
Every druggist keeps 1t. A private rev.
enue stamp should cover the neck OF the
bottle.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-10-03
MR. q HURT.

The santa Fe's Denial Master Mechanic
Meets with "A Painful Accident.
Yesterday evening about $50 o'clock
Master Mechanic Thos. Booth met with q
very painful accident In the Santa Fe
yards, says the nj Paso Herald.
Near the smelters, on the main line, an
axle OF q car had broken. To get the
track clear OF the obstruction thus Gre
ated, II was necessary to Use the mechani-
cal lifting device, known as a jack. and
Mr.. Booth boarded the yard engine and
came into the round house to get them.
Ga starting to return he placed the
jacks OF the foot board on front OF the
engine and then got on himself. They
had not got far when one OF the rods that
holds the foot board broke. Mr.. Booth
was on the end that fell and was thrown
heavily to the ground. Fortunately. he
fell clear OF the rails. but believes he was
struck by the connecting bar OF the
drivers IA the engine dashed by him.
Mr.. Booths right hip and shoulder
were badly bruised and skinned. but II ia
thought that he has no internal injuries
and that he will be on duty again In a
few days.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-10-03

The ROsedsle mining di4tric', | Gated
about thirty mites west OF San Marclal,
IL coming 20 the front "A a rapii rate.
The Martin company has a fOrcs Of
about twenty Eve men employed, and II
IL now estimated that NJ least 10 men
are engaged In various parts OF tna dis
trict. 70 day the Martin company made
another regular shipment OF bullion 10
tho mints. Good wages are being paid
10 the mining and milling men. aud
prospects, for the little camp are encour-
aging to A, concerned. A postOfioe was
Established In Rosedale last week. aud n
popular young lady OF the district was
installed as pOstmistress. The stage line
IL being operated by j. II, Tweed, and
two or three round trips are made each
week.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-10-03
A Narrow E.cape Broom Death.

John Elliott WAS brought to Santa Fe
Sunday morning at 4 o'clock, with a
broken leg, and suffering from bruises
all over his body, says the New
Mexican. He WAS employed at
Buckmsn's saw mill, where In lifting a
log with a chain Saturday afternoon, the
chain broke, and the log same down the
incline towards Elliott, who ~ soon re-
he saw the chain was giving away,
crawled under Il wagon which stood in
the path OF the log, The log, however.
struck his left leg and broke IL. He was
brought overland TO st. yincents hos.
pital. by Robt. Rogers and Antonio Val
dez,
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-10-03

This IA to certify that | have had
chronic diarrh0ea ever since the war. /
got 30 weak | could hardly walk or do
anything. One bottle OF Chamberiain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
cured me sound and we'll.
j. X. GIBBS, Fincastle, Va.
| had chronic diarrhosa for twelve
years. Three bottles OF Chsmberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrohea Remedy
cured me.
3. l.. SHAVER. Fincastle, Va.
Both Mr.. Gibbs and MIR. shaver are
prominent farmers and live neal FIN
castle, Va. They procured the remedy
from Mr.. ". X. Casper, a druggist OF
that place. who Is we'll acquainted with
them and will youch for the truth OF
their statements. For sale by all drug.
gists.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-10-03
YOUNG At STXTY.

Serene co.,. o.t rml happiness In sd-
vanced years are realized by compare.
lively few women.
Their hard lives. th,ir liability 20 Sc.
rious troubles ON recount Of their pecu-
liar organism and their profound igno-
n concerning themsel ycs. all com.
bine to shorten the rcriod OF uscfulness
and GIL their later years with suffering
Mrs. Piubham hasdonc much 10 make
women strong. She has given advice
TO many that has shown them how to
guard against disease and retain vigor-
Gus health IN old age. From every cor
ner Of the earth there is constantly com.
ing the most convincing statements
from women, showing the efficacy Of
Lydia l.. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound In overcoming female ills. Here
is a letter from Mrs. J. c. Orms, Of 22O
Horner St, Johnstowu, Pa, which is
earnest and straight TO the point;
"DEAR Mrs. FlyKuAM;-I feel II nv
duty TO tell all suffering women that /
think your remedies are wonderful. 1
had trouble with my head, dizzy spells
and hot flashes. Feet and hands were
cold, was very nervous, could not sleep
well, had kidney trouble, pain In
ovaries and congestion of the womb.
Since taking your remedies | am better
every way My head trouble Is all
gone, have no pain in ovaries, and am
cured OF womb trouble. | can eat and
sleep well and am gaining in flesh 1
consider your medicine the bes, 70 be
had for female troubles"
The present Mrs. Pinkham's experi-
nee In treating female ills is unparal.
lelled, for years she worked side by
aide with Mrs. Lydia L. Pinkham, and
for sometime past has had sole charge
Of the correspondence department Of
her great business, treating by letter
as many rs a hundred thousand ailing
women during a single year.