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Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-08-25
MAS A MURDER COMMITTED?
Theories Advanced Since Inquest Over the
Supposed BODY Of Martin sheridan.

Theories Advanced Since Inquest Over the
Supposed Body Of Martin Sheridan.
II. r. Weiiand, tie maker from
Standpoint, is in the city, and to re-
porter Of the Republican gave a new
version OF the finding and disposition
by the authorities Of the supposed
body OF Martin Sheridan, found on the
shores OF Pend d'Oreille lake some
time ago. Mr.. Weiland, who was
member OF the coroner's jury at the in
quest, stated that story Is current
among the timber men in that locality
in effect that the conclusion reached
by the authorities in the case is at
variance with the facts.
At the inquest the body was identi-
fed as that OF Martin Sheridan, and
the verdict was that he came to his
death by accidental drowning. Mr.
Weiland says the body was in an adj
yanced stage Of decomposition and on
that account the examination was
necessarily superficial, but his own
observations lead him to believe that
both the Identification and drowning
theory were wrong. He holds that the
identi acation was wrong because Mar
tin Sheridan was we'll known to he
over six feet tall, while the body
found was scarcely more than five feet
eight inches; and the drowning theory
is wrong because OF a wound which he
noticed on the side OF the head and
another In the abdomen.
or course, these wounds might have
been caused by the body coming in
contact with drift wood. but the
drowning theory is further weakened
by finding the boat anchored which
Sheridan was supposed to have occu-
pied, and on account Of the almost
proverbialreputat4on which Pend d.
Oreille lake bears for never giving up
It's dead. For these reasons the tim
Der men believe the man was murder
ed and. his body left on the shore, and
when, the high water came it was
driited about to the place where 1t was
found in shallow water on the sandy
beach.
The coroner's Identification theory
is also fut ther weakened because there
are some who declare positively to
bave seen Sheridan alive since the
body has been recovered. Mr.. .Weiland
furthcr seated that it is the unanimous
opinion OF the timber men in that To-
cality that the drowned man, whoever
be may have been, was foully dealt
w,tb, and closer investigation by the
cotOner and his jury would have dis
closed the fact that an atrocious crime
bad been committed, and as result
the coroner Is being severely censured
for the superficial manner in which he
conducted this case.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-08-25

The wood contractors at Athol,
Ramsey, North Pole spur and num-
her Of other shipping points along the
line Of the Northern Pacific, held q
meeting In the court house here Mon
day 10 consider what action should be
taken with reference to the almost
complete lack Of shipping facilities Of
fered the wood men by the railway
company. The meeting decided To
employ G. L. Hoffman to represent
them, and steps will Immediately be
taken 10 try to have the NECESSARY cars
supplied. Unless the company relieves
these men In some way serious loss will
result. There are several Thousand
cords Of wood at these prints ready for
shipment, and an the wood market il
ut its best between now and the LIST Of
January, IT, In highly important that
cars In abundance be supplied. The
wood men are entitled to the friendly
support In this movement OF all the
business men In this and neighboring
communities.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-08-25

Supreme Court OF Idaho Takes u Hand In
the spaaidins Case.
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 24--ln the SUI
preme court, before Chief Justice Hus-
ton and Justice Quarles, John NJ.
Bum, attorney for the Northern
Pacific Railroad company, presented
the matter or the refusal of Judge
Mayhem TO fix a stay bond In the mat :
ter of the commny's appeal from the
order OF the district Judge appointing Il
receiver for property OF the old Occur
dAlenc Railway and Navigation
company. The court issued an alterna-
tive writ Of mandate to Judge MAYHEM
rcturnablc at Lewiston October .. Ii
required him to fix the amount OF the
stay bond or shcw cause why he
should not do 80.
The court Surther issued a pre-
cmptory writ Of mandate directed to
Judge Mayhem, Receiver Donnelly and
sheriff Bradbury Of Kootenai county,
ordering them to desist from any
further proceedings pending the ap-
peal. They are required to return To
the company any property that may
have been taken possession OF and To
refrain from any further action In the
premises. IL appears the sheriff sue
ceeded In SELLING the boat on the
Occur d'Alene lake after 1t had kept
out Of reach for ~ hours. and turned
II over u Receiver Donnelly.
Another chapter OF the case was
opened In Portland today by the filing
Of u supplementary proceeding In the
United States circuit court In the
foreclosure case under which the
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
came into possession OF the property
OF the Occur d'Alene Railway and
Navigation Company. That matter
Is To bc rcopened with view of hay.
ing the title OF the company settled and
securing an injunction against w. l..
Smlding restraining him from at.
tempting further u enforce collection
of hts Judgment from the property OF
the defunct corporation against which
1t was secured.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-08-25

II IL x.ld that Stcunenherg and Du-
bols have formed combination where
Nv Steunenbcrg In 1900 Is to be the fu-
ston candidate Tor congress, Dubois IL
" W " the senate tn the event OF the
election Of fusion legislature, and
some one whom Dubois and Steunen-
berg can control Is To be their candi-
shitc for governor. II is said they now
expect u give bartlett Sinclair the
plnlnation for governor. Further on
Ste,hncnhcrg Ii to succeed Hctifclt In
the senate.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-08-25
LAW ON cOTNTx TAX LEyIEs
Does Not Prohibit Levying Moro Than
ol.5O for Interest on Bonds.

Does Not Prohibit Levying Moro Than
ol.50 for Interest Bonds.
Attorney General Hays has received
an inquiry from County Attorney
Clark OF bingham county, about the
effect OF the law OF the last session,
limiting the county tax levy for gen.
eral purposes to 81. 80, In cases In which
the amount il not sufficient to pay the
interest on bonds in addition to the
general expenses. There arc number
OF counties with large bonded indebt-
edness, and these night be il.inpered
II the law. had prohibited the levy OF
an additional sum to meet the inter-
est. The attorney general, after an
exhaustive examination OF the subject,
finds that the payment OF interest on
outsta nding bonds can not be leopard
tied by such an act as that OF the last
session, and that an additional amount
may bc levied TO settle such interest
when necessary. His conclusion is set
forth In the following letter to Mr..
Clark:
Boise Aug. %, 1890 N. II. Clark. ESQ.,
County Attorney. Idaho Falls Idaho.-Dcar
Sir: Replying to the question rs to whether
or not the county commissioners of Bingham
counsy con make an additional levy for the
purpose Of paying maturing bonds and Inter-
tst thereon. over and above tho levy of IL cent
and u half for general county and state pur-
poses -as provided In section I4ll Of the re-
vIsed statutes as.amended, have to say that
the tax law Mt the time Of tho Issuing OF the
bonds becomes substantially u part Of the
contract and can not be changed to the dlsad-
vantage Of the bond holder. As was said by
the supreme court Of the United States In the
county court OF Rails county VS.. the United
States, 106th y. y. 7I3: when authority Is
granted To u state to contract a debt by the
issue of negotiable securities 1t has tho power
tn ievy.taxes sufficient to meet such debt ;la
maturity unless the law which conferred the
authority. or some general law In force al
that time. clearly manifested contrary leg
| islativc Intention"
Bearing In mind the rules laid down In the
above case and also In the United States VS.
| Quincy. 4th Wall. SIS; Port OF Mobile VS.. Wat
son. 10th Y. T.. 80; Siebcrt w. Lewis. 100 u
s.. ia, l think II may be taken rs genera
rule that In case the levy provided by section
ltIl Is insufficient after payment OF general
expenses) to pay maturing bonds and intercs,
that an additional levy for such purpose ma,
lawfully be- made. The original law author
ixing the issue OF the bonds and the genera
statutes regarding taxation at that tint
should, as pointed out In the above cases. b.
given careful attention and consideration
Yours truly, y. H. HAYS,
| Attorney General.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-08-25

TIM Drcyfus trial now In progress ut
Renne~ .upon which polnt the eyes Of
The elsttrc civilized world are ut pres
sat riycted. appears far more favorable
Ia the defendant than last week, and
Scompromise verdict Ia IN longer con-
SbdcrcA' the Key 10 solution " this
grave problem for France. II seems
NV that nothing short ~ complete
rndicatIon for Drcyfus and punish.
iasnt ~ his corrupt accusers viii sat
isss.hssffismts. whsas n~mssare legion
o6en In France.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-08-25

Administration officials have come
To the conclusion that the time has
come Ia make II plain to the country
where the responsibility for the pres
ent condition In the Philippines Hes.
Concerning General OTIS position ut
Manila, u statemant made by high
ofs'c,al II the administration In u
letter toonc osnWr ambassadors aboard,
may bs accepted as an authoritative
view. lie says: "lnstead OF CRITICS
Ing General Otis. the country should
place the rcSponsl bility Of the expend.
lures of lives and treasure In the sup.
preston ~ the Philippine insnrrectiou
upan conSrcss for It's delay In ratifyins
the treaty " peace and In defeating
tho pssS'Axe II the Huh. army bill.
From, the date of signing ~ the peace
protoral until the ratification Of tn,
treaty If peace, our troops In IN,
philippines were occupying the town,
and country failing into our possession
In tho war with Spain. Under instruc.
tionS \ state III status quo VAS belns
maintained until the pleasure of this
senate could Ire learned. While main
saininx this condition. the insurgents
uuitr .\1ntnaleio. without warming on
their part. ~ provocatIon on ours. ut.
tackled our truorS and several engage.
mrnts about Manila followed. Al
this time General Otis had =, 0O men
id,uo of which were volunteers il
i the several engagements fought Gen
crat OTIS army showed great courage
and their general conduct WAS of
kind that will forever commend then
Ia the appreciation of their country
insn.. General Otls should not bc hci,
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-08-25
Applicants for Certificates,

The following applicants for teach.
ers' certificates are present ut the eN.
animation now in progress in this city:
Miss Nora weimer, Sencaguoteen;
Miss Gertrude 4. Lefluquet. sand.
nin'' Miss Ethel VI keck, Miss Mary
feyton, Miss Maud Morris, Occur d..
Alene; Miss winifred Moss. Miss Laura
keiniger, Rathdrum: Miss Susan l..
tAvis,, Medimont; Miss Clara Bivens,
Spokane: Miss Clara Sydow. Port Htn;
Miss Eliza Sexton, Harrison: Mis-
Barbara liage. Hope.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-08-25
kontcnai county lraA an oss,ccr know,

k"tcnai county has an officer known
~ county surveyor whose compensa-
aon for performing the arsiNous dulles
sssns@ctsA with his oIiiee has, by the
lS-scn hard u commissioners, been
uxcd ~ $40 per annnm. Tie worthy
Incumbent may hc found on his hay
mnch near C.arkia, In the southern
part II the county. This information
10 fur patr"Ns II the osiee who had
ssnwh~ ses,sr. ta,c. dispersion that
this branch ~ the counay service had
aren abolished since the reform nd.
ministraticn came Into power.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-08-25

responsible for the delay in bringing
about peace any more than should the
department Of war I've given the re-
sponsibility for the delay and defeat 81
tire ffuff bill, the prompt passage OF
which would have obviated this EN-
barrassment and useless expense OF
lives and treasure. a review OF the
debates and dlatory tactics on the
Hull bill are OF interest To those look
ing for real cause OF lack Of more
active work in the Philippine cam
paign.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-08-25

The ssasss, bsard II equalization have
vry'nmierially Increased the assessed
valuation " railroads, telegraph aud
telephone lines, hut with the decreased
levy whlchthc law Isovide~ certainly
~ lnose. and perhaps ,nurh lees taxes
viii In collected on this class III prop
~ty than heres4Skse, The same II
,sss II the Northern racitic's lands In
this county, the Increased assessed
vnluatish ~ which IL expected to In
such a lovely plume among the with.
cred feathers on the demoraliacd fu-
don cab,
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-08-25

Tbs alleged movement In New Eng.
hfn fdr the ,ernalion u an an,i-cA.
rsnsioiis, rcpalbiieaaIwrty To put up
. national ticket next yras - nat scri.
ssr,ly considered hy republicans gvn-r-
ally. Thnsc 10 only onc republican
party and that Ia s,lidly behind the
Philippine and all other rnlicics ~
President Mckinley. and It's purpose
n To rcnnmInaie and reflect MeKin-
ny, and there Is not the slightest doubt
- liz hsinx successfully carried out
II u not vssfsthaS an anti-expan.
Son republican ticket, even granting
NE possibility III one being nominated,
would receive In the entire country
Nun sosoa. as u rule the republican,
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-08-25

senator Pcttivrcw 1T South D.sk0ta
says' ''rhix government should recall
every soldier IN the Philippines lmmc-
Aately, and apologize u the world for
the ersor we have made and turn the
hlands over 'tna native government. y
The respectable people Ut South In.
ssaa should l0s;e II" time In APOLOGIZE.
Ing. 70 sths Notwithstanding such a
hair 'braihed individual IN, Pcttigrsw
~ the United States senate.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-08-25

Through ignorance or In sheer des-
pprattOn coppcrhcad sheets sometimes
publish articles NJ ridicul0usly incon--
ststenb and ms 70 facts-So thoroughly
unreliable Az to merit silent contempt
for the ,nua appropriate reply. For a
perfect illustration we commend our
readers ~ All article under the caption
s'ExpanSion An An issue" Published
,ast week In the local coppcrhcad
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-08-25

Perhaps the anti-expansionists can
explain why, In the face Of q largely
decreased demand for laisr Of all
kinds, with advance Of wages, there IL
seill an unprecedented rush Of volun-
tscn FOR the army. In service that IL
unexpectedly attractive.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-08-25

Captain Frank Fem Ut the Idaho
volunteers, has been suggested M a
suitable republican candidate for gov
ernor VI Idaho In 1900. He has been
Ia public life IN somc capacity num-
nrr u years, and WAS the SOlc rcpubli-
ON member IT the state Legislature
elected I'm 1894
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-08-25
Notice Tor Publication.
Land Office at Occur d,A,.
Udnhn I,,t.. ssS s.vNr

Lana once at Occur DALI.
Idaho. July q, isa
Notice Is hereby given that the fo,,o-.
named settler has; filed notice Of his irss.l
to make final proof In support of M sIa
and that said proof will be made hs,e e'a,
s.. Lindsay, U. 3. U0mmissioner, Al g
River, Idaho. on September Il. lss =
10 and II OF Sec. g. Twp. 81 n. r. 5W ~ v
lie namos the following witnesses n
his continuous residence upon and cns1vr,''
Of. said land. viz: J. Robert Hagman ,aa3
Hagman. Samuel II. Moore, and John E M,a
go d. II. BUDLONG.
80 Regiss
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-08-25
Notice Tor Publication.
Land Office at Coeur o..,
I<1S. nlSH4

Lana Onice at Occur d.I,...
Idaho July q. is
Notice Is hereby given that IN. go
named settler has filed notice Of he Hi as
to make final proof In support Of ~ iIateHs
and that said proof will r. made IS ctis
=: Lindsay; y. 8. Commissioner. ~ Ss'Gnr
kort I Har%ao on io se sRs I,
l.. Sc Ia. Sec. 20. Twp. 81 n, L.. aM
lie names the following witnesses !, o.
his continuous residence upon and cn,. 70 pies
Of. said land, viz: Frank A. Li,iia ~
Hagman, samuel 4. Moore, and John e A.ss
90 d. II. BUDLONa
Recir..
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-08-25
Notice Tor Publication,
Land Office ut Occur d.

Lana Omce ut Occur d'Alers
Idaho. July q lsN
Notice is hereby given that the follor,
named settler has filed notice OF his ints,ss
to make final proof in support OF his Il.
and that said proof will be made befor
$. Lindsay, U. $. Commissioner, at 5,
River. Idaho: on September II. 1syA viz: h
GOwanlOck for lots and 8, Sec. & Tvn y y,
X. 5 W., b. M.
He names the fOllowiog.witnesses to NJ,
his continuous residence upon and Nultiy,s
Of said land. viz: Frank 4. Lila. j. Ia.
Hagman, Albert Hagman, and Peter (;n.s.
all of Priest River, Idaho.
ID. H. RUDLONC
n 4-Ss RegiS.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-08-25

A few weekx ago the Occur d'Alene
Prosecutor referred to the lecpubIi-
can a. ".snOtscure sheet" His peri
uiIcal snarls Greeted al our heels
ws,,,ld Indicate that he now views this
enterprise In an entirely different light.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-08-25
nOIjCe Tor pllNlCnilo,

CHur Alene, Idaho. Aurnns,e 0mce n.
Notice Is hereby given th.. ,,M |,
named settler has filed notice ~ 'h e! o:.ov,,.
TO make final proof In support ~ ~ .lnt>nuS
and that said proof will Sc ma. ~ ~ Clan
Register and Receiver at Occur q. 4 9'efose ~
mo- mo- a. Ca s az NIB th lsse N:
and lot l. sec. 81. TWP. IS N. M SWH 81
He names the following Witness
his continuous residence upon n IA - % pm
Of said land. viz: Joseph Browno uiMtI,yt,|
karkham hU III o. MsanFRSSs snS ;as S
A 18-S % OAUNG
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-08-25

MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA,
vi KOotenai Camp No. 6S43. Meets every LIST
and 3rd Saturday OF each month at X. Of p.
hall. John q. Koch, Consul: f. p Manor.
Clerk.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-08-25

nATHDRUM TENT NO. Z. X. o. T. NJ
K Meets LIST and 3rd Fridays Of each month
ut X. OF 2. hall. Russell block. J. S. WoOlery,
Com. X. $. McCrea, X. X.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-08-25

who oppose expansion belong to that
class Of men who never approve 81 any
thing. not originated by themselves.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-08-25

CYRINGA TEMPLE NO 4, RATHBONE
y Slsters-Meets Thursday evening. OF
each week at K. Of 2, hall, Russell block Mrs
NJ. N r. Il O.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-08-25
SOCIETY CARDS

PANHANDLE LODGE, NO. H. X. OF P.
Meets Tuesday evening Of each
week at X. OF +. hall. Russell block. }. 5.
Woo,cry, q. c.; A. W. Post, X. OF X 4 5.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-08-25

FRIENDSHIP LODGE NO. 9OG, +. IT,. OF A.
Meets list and 3rd Wednesdays Of each
month at X. Of p HALL. Russell block Oscar
Baker, L. NJ. !; +. +. Meldcr, Secretary.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-08-25

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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-08

ViGe-royal party is conducted by an i'm
posing procession to and from the as
sembly, which is opened by the quad
rifle of honor at about ten o'clock.
After this Lord and Lady Curzon hold
a reception, and the warm climate
makes these wearing events upon the
hosts and hostess. That the social ud-
ministration of Lady Curzon will not
fall behind those of her predecessors
was evidenced by orders for thirty-tiye
thousand invitations. programs and
cards of various sorts being given in
London previous to her departure for
India.
zone of the delicate duties of the
lady of the viceroyal mansion is to
learn the rules of management govern
ing the native servants, for these have
their places as unalterably fixed by
caste as persons in higher stations In
the bedchnmber service there is not one
or two brisk chambermaids to do I'D n
room as in America, but the various
items in the almost trtling work are
divided among seven or eight men SER
wants, and this is the rule throughout
an Indian establishment Lady Cur
IONS body servant stands or sleeps out
side the door to her room constantly,
and when she goes to drive alone an
other attendant rides In the carriage
with her. and at any time would give
his life for her protection
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-08
NEAT FlvE.Room COTTAGE.
An inexpensive Yet Very Cory and
Comfortable Home.

All AhS4DchStSc Leu very AOZy ana
Comfortable Home.
Reasonable people do not expect that
small and cheaply built house will ap-
pear as handsome and pretentious as
an expensive dwelling. Yet there is no
reason why a cheap house, no matter
how small it may be, should not look
neat and coy and be comfortable, also.
In country districts n low house is less
exposed to the heat of the sun in sum-
mer and is more easily kept warm in
winter. y pretty one story cottage
well built is more desirable than more
pretentious design poorly constructed.
The accompanying perspective and
floor plan represents a cottage costing
about 500, which will meet the
requirements of many who wish a con-
venlent house of low cost. The fact
has been kept in mind that client
wanting house costing 500 would be
very likely to build on a farm, in n lit
tie village or in the very outskirts of
city. He has therefore little to do with
the luXuries and elegances of those who
are able to spend a larger sum and who.
accordingly, are located where there
are gas works, water works, etc What
has been kept in mind is the attainment
of maximum of room compatible with
safety, health and comfort and a prop
or regard for beauty in features of COIL
struction. Cellar is provided under the
kitchen, and the foundation is built of
brick. The front entrance is from the
porch into the sitting-room. Dining
room and living-room are of liberal size
and each well-lighted. and arranged so
they may be easily warmed. The door
and window castings are neatly beaded,
with angle blocks at the corners. The
two bedrooms are of fair size, and pro-
'sided with good closets.
The size of the building is 2S1sx43
feet; the cellar is seven feet deep; and
the first story ten feet. The materials
and workmanship are of good quality
throughout. The outside walls are
studded and sheathed and finished with
pine siding, and gables and roof shin
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-08
Jackie a Great Eater.

Our Jack of the navy is not only II
great talker, but a great eater, and in
many eases good share of his SIG n
month goes for food to supplement his
regular rations. The ration is reck
oned at thirty cents day, and it con
sists of good. substantial food in what
landsman ashore would consider lib
eral quantity. Under the regulations.
fresh meat and fruit cannot be served
oftener than four times n week unless
ordered by the surgeon; but this is no
privation, for the old tar, accustomed
to Il diet of hard tack and salt Junk
often complains if he is forced to eal
soft bread and fresh meat. On all
ships some of the rations are commit;
ed that is. drawn in money. At one
time it was in the discretion of the
captain to commute any of the sail
ors' rations, but the regulations now
limit combinations to one-fourth of
the whole number. Philadelphia
Press.