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Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-07-28
GLEANINGS.


See fhe al. of the Elder Bros.
Cocoanilts at the Idaho Drug
Herman III. Nuxoll has an ad. in
'GEIhia issue
m Go % 8. r. Libby for Spectacles.
Eves tested Free.
All manner of conveyancing at
Ehe REfoRr office.
Three Of B. K. Miller's children
ire down With the measles.
For Sale- old papers, so cents per
/ Ihundrcd at REPORT office,
Contests and other land business
ndbransacted at REPORT office.
We aux Dur readers to patronize
hose who ADVERTISE with US.
j B York, wife and two twin
1ahies are down with the measles.
The family of G. A. Alexander
Ire down nth measles
The @. II. & n, Surveyors are at
'Whlleblrd trying to get line to the
Hump
Bonn Near Dayton Wash, on
IulY 3,inst. to Mr.. and Mrs. L. G.
rEnnt. b laughter.
RI MI left returned on Tuesday
f1ix An attended trip across the
leafWater.
The leachers convention will be
hel.i ID Che Baptist church to-
morrow forming.
g s. Bates has been i'll for sew
ffal days past, but is now on the
Eay to fetovery.
Nanaeer Huntley of theDelamar
Company passed down on yester-
day 7e0fning's stage.
George w. Goode passed through
szeQn 4esterday morning on his way
NJ MosHpW and Spokane,
Eggs Nanted. Win pay the high
esI markell price in goods.
Fl, n. NUXOLL.
1n< 1erson interested in copper
s.1sl poets or mines. and desiring to
11ss of same can hear of some-
'Nf o their advantages by call
IL 81 E6is office, or writing same.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-07-28
M d and o D DeMOUDE

Jack Coburn, 0. e. Clough, V. v.
Robertson, Arthur Woodring and
Jack Sheldon returned from fish
ing trip Tuesday evening. They
have not been questioned very
closely as to the Catch
Mike Murphy and family recently
arrived from Jackson county, Iowa.
and have rented the Schoeber place
west of town. They subscribed for
the REPORT so as to keep up to
date on current events. ~
John Flittie, associate editor of
the Standard and solicitor for that
paper, has been in town for several
days in the interests of his journal.
Mr.. Flittie formerly lived in North
Dakota, where he occupied the po-
sition of secretary OF state.
President Mellen, of the North
ern Pacific, and staff have been
viewing ''the promised land" from
Cottonwood Butte, and they think
they'll help make the milk and
honey flow by building railroad
right down in our midst. So mote
it be.
F. B. Ball has inst purchased $50
head of cattle. 85 head of this bunch
will be shipped at once to Seattle, as
they are in good condition for the
block.
Mr.. Ball will leave here on Tues
day morning, with car of hogs
for shipment.
The great apostle OF forethought,
the great orator and one of natures
noblemen, Robert Ingersoll, is dead.
Millions mourn the death of this
great humanitarian, this great moral
teacher, whose life was without
stain or blemish. No appeal to his
great heart was ever made in vain.
"The world was his country, to do
good his religion. Millions of good
people will drop tear in loving re-
membrance of humanity's friend"
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-07-28

Ricecreek ferry, the direct route
to Cottonwood, Keuterville, and
Denver, and all lower points, from
Doumecq, and Joseph and the
Seven DEVILS country.
STEVENSON & COOPER Prop.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-28
i CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS.
SEVERAL PERSONS WE'RE VICTIMS
OF TRAINS.
A. @. MeluHin of Fannin County Was
Hun Down at Whitewright-R. L..
Thomas Killed ut Marquee.

San Antonio, Texas, December 27.--Wili-
lam Johnson who, on December IL, sui
expired yesterday at the Santa Rosa hos
pital as a result of his injuries. At the
time OF receiving his injuries the deceased
was working on an electric light pole at
the corner OF South Alamo and Refugio
streets. johnson was removing feed vie
at the time and without warning the pole
broke off near the ground, The pole fell
across Johnson's body and leg. injuring
him internally and causing compound
fracture of his log, the bone protruding
through the flesh. Johnson was imme-
diately conveyed to the hospital, where
his injured member was dressed After
ward lock1aw set in, causing death. The
deceased lived in Cincinnati, whore he has
q brother
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-28
FUNERAL on MRS. II. 5. sM,ra.
Remnins Laid 10 Rest at niilsbnro.
Her Home.

Remains Laid Ia Rest AT niIIsbnro,
Her Home.
Hilisboro. Texas. December 27.--Atto--
ney General Smith arrived from ST. Lo IL
on the flyer last night with the remain
OF Mrs. Smith. She was taken 10 TIA
home of b. w. owen. whenca sha wa
taken this morning TO the Method S
church, where the funeral se.vlses we,e
conducted by Rev. C. r.. Wright TIE
church WIS packed to Overlooking, for
she was universally esteemed and eyery
one, rich and poor, crowded out to pay the
last tribute to the beloved friend aud
neighhor She was n lady far ab1ve the
average in ali the noble ANA uvable ttaits
OF exalted wonanhood and made frleads
as naturally as she lived She was III
same always TO all and no one knew her
without also loving her SO when the
news OF her death came every one was
saddened and consequently her funeral
was the largest ever seen here. There has
never lived here any one so universally
loved. The services were touching and
Mr.. Wright preached great sermon
dwelling upan her exalted character and
pure lovable Christian life and drew
from ii conclusions Of comfort 10 the
stricken family and friends. Hor re-
mains were deposited In the old ceme.e cry
by the side of her mother.
Governor Sayers, Secretary OF State
Hardy, Office Assistant Attorney General
johnson and others attended the funeral.
Nearly all the business houses in town
closed from 10 to 1850 for the funeral
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-28
Died of Henrt Failure.

jacksonville, Texas. December 25.--Dr.
j. r, Dunn a prominent and well known
citizen of this town for the past fourteen
years, died suddenly at his home about l
p m. today OF heart failure. The family
and some friends were at dinner and upon
the return OF a mosnber OF the family 10
his room he was found dead. He was a
good man, as well as an eminent physi-
clan. end will be a great and sad loss IL
the community.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-28
ATTEMPTED OUTRAGE.
Brave Woman Fought of the Brute,
However.

Mount Calm Texas. December 27.-
Monday night, in the Powell neighborhood
below here. a negro attempted to outrage
Mrs. Powell, Her husband was absent
from home and when the negro entered
the room she though It was her husband
returning; he refused to speak and the
woman raised up, when the william seized
her by the throat; she attempted to Sc
cure weapon nearby but failed. Fearing
the negro would choke her she put her
fingers In his eyes and he released his
grasp. Mrs. Powell then screamed and
the negro Ned without accomplishing his
purpose The officers instituted a close
search but they hav not captured the
criminal at this writing.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-28
Constable Hun Dead.

Nacogdoehes, Texas, December 26.--Mr.
J. W. Huff. constable Of precinct No. l..
while In Houston attending the Fruit.
Flower and Vegetable Festival was taken
with pneumonia. He came home quite
sick and gradually grew worse until II
o'clock today. when he died. He leaves
n widowed mother ana a large number
OF relatives scattered over the State. be-
sides his home friends to mourn his loss,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-28
BOTH THE DUELISrSARE DEAD
DESPERATE CONFLICT BETWEEN
TWO MEN IN rANNIN COUNTY.
Bill Littrcll Instantly killed and sid
Gray So nadiy Wounded He
Died in n short Time.

Bonham. Texas. December 27.--This
morning Bill Littreli and Sid Gray. two
white men living at Trenton, this county
became involved in difficulty. In which
two six-shooters were used. Littrell was
shot In the neck and instantly killed and
Gray was MORALLY wounded, dying some
hours later The origin of the difficulty is
not known.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-28
Orange Had Two Accidents.

Orange, Texas, December 27,sam VIII
son, edgerman at the l.. Miller Lumber
and Single company's mill, was struck
by heavy board while at his work today
with sufficient force to break his Icy
In two places just above the ankle. The
injured man was given prompt surgical
attention.
Edgar, the little 12-year old son Of Mrs
Asa Middleton, was engaged in firing toy
cannon, when 1t burst with great force
and struck him in the face, bruising him
up considerably and burnins him with
me powder His injuries are quite pain,
tul. though not serious.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-28
I1iIIed Inv ui. Mot,cr

Caldwell, Texas December 27.--James
Bradley. coIored, was killed yesterday at
Brougher HILL ten miles east of Caldwell.
His head was shot almost entirely off IL
was done by his mother accidentally;
however she was arrested and the matter
is being Investigated by County Attorney
Alexander
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-28
A Mexican Lion Mt Large.

San Antonio. Texas, December 27.-Ths
Mexican lion which has been devastating
the city Is still at large. Numerous hunts
have been instituted for the animal. but
the dogs could never hold the trail. Mon
day night the animal killed seventy chick
ems in the yard OF l.. p Schaefer No. 702
Lea street, and last night ii returned and
finished up the remainder OF the coop.
There are four parties with hounds look
ing for the animal tonight.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-28
Aged Indy Indy Hnr1.

Ennis. Texas, December 27.--Grandma
Saxon, aged rs years, who lives with hor
daughter, Mrs. S. Whiting. near the rail-
road round house In this city, fell down a
Hight of stairs Saturday night and her left
thigh was broken just below the hip Joint,
besides otherwise seriously bruised. Her
condition is critical
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-28
Hurt by n Fan.

Paris, Texas, December 2s.--while Mrs.
Womack. the wife Of farmer living
three miles north Of town, was descending
the steps of the gallery In the darl, lasI
night, she miscalcuated the distance 10
the ground and sustained n fall. resulting
In the bone of one Of her legs being frao-
tured below the knee
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-28

Denton, Texas. December 25.--charles
Brim, printer here. was severely burned
about the hands and face this morning
while making fire with gasoline.
Wade House had his right hand badly
cut up in the GIN stands at tho oil mill
by having 1t caught in the saws.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-28
Little GirI,s Neck broken.

Jennings. La, December 27. Della.
aged years and months. daughter of
George Barney and wife, stumbled and
fell while at play this afternoon. She
struck her chin upon the threshold OF the
door and her neck was dislocated. death
resulting instantly.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-28
Killed by passcngcr Train.

Bonham, Texas. December 27.-This al
ternoon about O'clock while attempting
TO cross tho Missouri, Kansas and Texas
railroad at Whitewright, Mr.. A. @. Me-
lugin OF Savoy, twelve miles west OF here,
was run over and instantly killed by the
Katy flyer. Mr.. Melugin was one OF Fan
min county's wealthiest and most promi-
nent citizens.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-28
BrnLemnn Knox Kiucd.

Fort Worth, Texas, December z7.--Aiyin
Knox, aged 20, was killed late last night
He was n Santa Fe brakeman and while
on top Of a box car his head came In
contact with Trinity bridge projection
His skull was fractured. The remains
were taken 10 Cleburne, his home.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-28
HALLWAY MIN Hurt.

Marshall Texas, December 26.-J. l..
Herggard. well known machinist in the
employ OF the Texas and Pacific railway
here. while out horseback riding last even
ing had his horse to fall upon him. break
ing the bones in the ankle OF his left
leg
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-28
Lo.t Eour Eingers.

Texarkana. Texas. December Belfast
night, about one mile from this city.
George Tiekerley. boy about 10 years Of
age, while essaying the explosion OF can
non rocket. the thing went off In his
hand. scattering four fingers into sllvers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-28

slderatton which have q aii times r..
celved from you.
have the honor to be, with much rs.
spcct, yours very truly.
R. W. Finley.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-28
Kicked by u Horse.

Gainesville, Texas. December 25.-Dr.
Murphy OF Banjo city, near Gainesyills,
was kicked by horse and his arm broken
below the elbow. A physician from here
was called and dressed the arm. which Is
giving him considerable pain.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-28

OF tail; also to right side of tail sans
height: the owner will pay $40 for mule,
and will pay $40 for thief in any jail In
Texas. Send communications to a. Los y
sin sheriff,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-28
sHEalFFs' DEpARTMENT.

La Grange. Texas. December 26-stray-
ed or stolen from Turner White. one bay
mare mule about Is hands high, not
branded; has small white spot IN The top
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-28
Total county and city bonds

registered 49,. Sz,5oU, zoo on
Nearly all these bonds were purchased
with outside capital.
Doubtless, If the law passed by the last
legislature which gives the board of edu-
cation ten days option on all county
and city bonds had been in force at an
earlier date. the above cash balance would
have been very materially reduced by be-
ing invested in. such securities.
The above analysis of this fund and the
conditions which have prevented its in
vestment demonstrates clearly the wisdom
of the law referred to.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-28

Bonds on hand to the credit
of this fund, August 81,
1898, State, county and rail-
road bonds. ........ 6.962,53l Oh
County bonds purchased dur
ing the year. ............. 250, o02 OO
Total ............ .........s7,2 1913 "a
County bonds redeemed dur
ing the year. 76o,2S6 Az
Leaving balance on hand Au
gust 81, 1899. .............. sc, 44I ,241 %
This amount is a decrease in the invest
ment in county bonds since the beginning
of the fiscal year of l5,2S4.49.
The bonds which are shown to have
been redeemed were almost entirely re-
funded by the several counties and the
new issues sold to outside capitalists, be-
cause the law in force luntil amended by
the Twenty sixth leglslature) restricted
the board of education to the Investment
in county bonds at par, that would yield
to the school fund. not less than per
cent interest. There has been a great
demand for this character OF securities
by private capital, hence. under the law
as above referred to- the board could not
enter into competition in bidding on
county bonds. The law now in force, re-
moves this restriction, provision being
made for the purchase of county and city
bonds that bear interest as low as per
cent.
The above statement gives the condition
of this account at the close of the fiscal
year. Since that time the board has sue
ceeded in securing an additional invest
ment in county bonds of $793, 1926. Tho
cash on hand to the credit of the perman-
ent school fund at this date is s1.45S,S
The records of this department show
that during the past fiscal year county
bonds have been registered
amounting to ...............$1, 957. 1856 so
City bonds registered ........ 1,002,500 90
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-28

same period ............... 261,S74 95
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-08
.NEWSOF THE STATE
Ordinary and Extraordinary
Happenings.
the PAST SfvtN DAYS IN DfTAIl
8rief Sum mary of state Doinss-stats,
County and Municipal avs of Im-
Importance to Oar Read
ers-Little Items.


The new Burlington depot at Friend
has been completed. The building is
?5xqs feet with n fourteen foot ceiling.
The building has n stone foundation
and is built of compressed brick. The
Burlington is building another depot
just like il at Kearney.
The official canvass completed yes
terday by Secretary of state Porter
gives Silas Holcomb "a majority OF
IL. 107 over Judge NJ. H. Reese, the re-
publican candidate for judge OF the su'
premc court. Edison Rich, one Of the
fusion candidates for regent of the uni
versity. came ont with n majority OF
only l.79l over McGilton, IN of the
republican candidates. j. l.. Teeters.
fusionist, received u majority Of 6,1sa
over Ely, republican.
Major j. n. Killian Of the First Ne
braska. who served in the Philippines
and who Is well known In the state
both for his military work and ~ q
lawyer, has decided to leave Columbus
where he is now engaged in the prac
tice of law. He will locate in Virginia
where he will engage in the practice
of his profession. lie Is closing up hi
interests in Columbus Us rapidly M
possible. having recently sold Tn,
Bienc, the German paper which h,
owned.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-08

All the cotton manufacturers repre-
scented in the Fall River association
have decided that they would grant an
advance Of 10 per cent in wages be-
ginning Monday, December IL. In all
about 20 5000 hands will benefit by the
raise.
Thomas Brinegar fell into n hole at
the Burlington depot at Salem two
months ago and sued the company for
$500 damages. Recently he compro-
missed the case for si7 cash. lie evi.
IDENTIFY thought that si7 in hand was
worth more than $500 in court aquar.
ter of "a century.
Milton Barde, manager of the up.
holstering department at the Missouri,
Kansas & Texas shops at Sedalia, Mo.
in n local paper suggests that he will
be n Of the 100. 900 persons to con.
tribute % cents each To n $4,000 fund
to be presented to the widow Of Capt.
Charles V. Gridley, who commanded
Admiral Dewey's flagship at the battle
of Manila. Mr.. Barde suggests shat
Mrs. Helen Gould be made treasurer OF
the fund.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-08

In a little book Of social chatter,
comment and advice, which can hardly
be called a book Of etiquette, says tho
New York Commercial Advertiser, but
contains many sly reproaches and ad-
monitiOns to those who consider them
selves "the elect" the author says or
the modern girl: What about ac-
complishments? Well, thank goodness,
the piano Is going ont Of fashion for
girls In the best circles. They are
taught Just enough OF II to let them
find out whether or not they have a
taste for II; II not. 1t is given up, to
the great easement Of humanity, In
the same way drawing and painting
are no longer considered indispensable
to the equipment OF a girl living her
life. Her chief accomplishments are
walking and tennis playing. TO speak
French Is not exactly regarded as an
accomplishment nowadays any more
than gloves are considered n luxury.
Fluent French has become a necessity
In social life Of any status"
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-08
Tuesday, December q.

A telephone message received just Mt
the moment of going to press, states.
that senator Hayward died at q o'cloc.S,
this, Tuesday morning. The members
of his family were M his bedside when
the end came.
The Spanish consul at Manila an.
neunces that 1875 Spanish prisoners
have been released by the Filipinos.
Robbers broke into the harness store
of Thco Figge in Chadron and carried
away some fine rifles, six shooters and
other valuables.
The month of November held mp its
remarkable record to the last, and now
has the distinction of going down on
the records as the warmcst November
since the university weather station
was established. The mean temporal
turc was 46.6 degrees, which is o de-
grees above the normal. In 1882 the
mean was 43, in 1890 IL was Al and in
1909 II was 40. The precipitation was
.5s inches, which Is rs inches below
the normal. Eleven months of the
year 1899 show an average daily excess
Of temperature of 4 ind an accumulated
deficiency of 400 inches In the pre-.
ciuitation.
In the district court of Lancaster
| county, the ease wherein the officers OF
the Home for the Fricndless seek to
compel Secretary Of. State Porter to
approve their claim for reimbursement
| of their trust fund was argued. The
society claims that while IL vas resist
ing the operation of the law placing
| the home in the hands of the state IL
expended several thousand dollars be-
longing to u trust fund which had been
| given IL for the support OF INDECENT
childen and old people. IL presented a
| claim of the state officers for REIN.
bursement and the secretary OF state
declined to approve 1t. The society
officers appealed to the district court
for a writ OF mandamus 10 compel him
TO do this. %s w
At a mass meeting held in Kountze
Memorial church at Omaha Sunday
resolutions were adopted In favor of
~unseating Congrcssman-elect Roberts
| of Utah.
Clarence II. Douglas, a newspaper
correspondent, charged with killing
Editor James Williams at Ardmore in
June, 1897, has been found not guilty
end discharged ut Purcell, j. Il. His
plea was self-defense.
Archbishop Chappelle leaves New
Orleans for San Francisco, where he
will embark for Manila to take up his
new duties ia the PHILIPPINES.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-08
Monday, December 4.

The Gordon hospital, located at Chad
ron, Is building a home of its own. DIR.
Langson has bought one Of the finest
homes of the city and is erecting the
hospital in connection with 1t.
A school cnumcrator i'm Custer coun.
~ found one family with twcnty-one
children, eighteen of whom were ol
school aye. Custer is "a very large
county and little things should not be
looked for.
Jim Cady u Beatrice taxidermist IL
mounting u wildcat which was killed
"a few days ago on the old Chautauqua
grounds ut Crete by A. Vavra. the
owner Of tho land. The eat is rs large
as. n mountain lion. While at work ON
the grounds the other day, Vavra had
his attention called to u spot where
his dogs were barking furiously at the
foot of % tree. The cat was In the
limbs with it's head extended through
q fork. lie secured "a gun and shot II
in the head.
Congressman Burkett Of the First
Nebraska district has got down to n C
tive work at Washington, his first
move being to arrange for u full set OF
public documents for the city library
of Lincoln. Ia this he has had splen-
did success and the library will have
the best collection of this sort in the
west. Mr.. Burkett also visited the
pension departments and arranged To
go over the claims em~anating from his
district I'm order to he able TO hurry up
all the worthy ones. He is already
looked upon as ont Of the most activ,
of the new members.