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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-06-02

the levels of the Winnipeg have filed
with water for a distance of 5000 feet.
1t will take at least three weeks to
clear the mine, when a full force will
be put on once more. Mr.. John Mack is
now manager of the mine.
What is said to be the first machine
drill ever run by air direct from a col
umn of water was started up at Aims
worth, B. c., last week. This unique
compressor has just been completed by
the Taylor Air Compressor Company.
Ymir camp is coming to the front as
district of large, true assure veins
of both low and high grade ore. The
great majority of the properties are
still prospects, but there is much devel-
opment going on and there are many
indications that there will be a num-
Der of large mines in the district be-
fore long. With the exception OF the
Ymir, with its 80-stamp mill, and the
Puerto Rico, with its 10-stamp mill,
very few properties have been develop
ed by outside capital. The conditions
are, however, changing noticeably, and
this year there has been a Iecided out
sue Interest TAKEN III the camp
A tunnel has been driven from the
surface on the Center Star at kossland
to connect with the raises through the
large ore bouy, and connection was
made few days ago. The raises re-
ferred to were made from the 160-foot
level in the shaft. On the 200-foot lev
ell contractors have been engaged in
squaring out the large Slopes for the
reception of square sets of timber.
General Manager Geo. B. McAuley of
the Cariboo left Camp Mckinney last
week with two gold bricks, the result
of the cleanup at the Cariboo's mill for
the month from April Is to May 10.
The weight of the two bricks was 1446
ounces, and the value was over $4,000.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-06-02

Kansas City, May pa Star special
from Falls City, Neb, says: The pas
sengers of the sleeping car on train No.
l, which left Kansas City, were robbed
between here and Stella by lone high
wayman, who compelled the porter at the
point of a revolver to proceed and aid him.
There were not many passengers in the
sleeper and he did not get much.
A. j. Frederick, a Kansas City travel
ing salesman, resisted the robbers de-
mand to surrender his valuables and the
latter fired shot at him. The bullet
grazed Frederick's head The robber was
young and seemingly well educated.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-06-02
MINES and MINING NEWS
OUR NORTHWESTERN MINES.
Items Cleaned From Late Reports
All Districts Are Being Developed
a Prosperous Year Is Predicted
Mining Notes and Personals.

By an explosion in the Florida Mount
tain tunnel of the Trade Dollar mine at
Silver City, Idaho, last Saturday, Dan
Joyce was instantly killed and Asher
Jessie died from injuries received. Joyce
came from Alma, Colo. He was 30 years
OF age and had no family. Jessie was
from Nampa, where his parents reside. He
was p years of age. Andy Davis was
terribly injured, the left side of his face
being blown away and his left eye de-
stroyed, 1t is thought he will recover.
Joe Nelson had shoulder broken by
flying rocks. Two other men were stun
ned.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-06-02
Travis is Golf Champion.

New York, May 2S.-Walter j. travis
defeated Herbert M. Hartman, the pres
ent title holder, in the final round of the
Metropolitan Golf Association champion
ship at the Nassau Country club Satur-
day by a score of 3 up and to play.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-06-02
DECLARATION Of ROBERTS
FREE STATE is ANNEXED.
It's Name Is Characterization Adj
vance Guard is Within Fifteen
Miles of Johannesburg-Ar
Bombarding the Beers ut Ingogo.

Cape Town, May 30.-Lord Roberts has
announced to his troops the annexation of
the Free State, which hereafter will be
called the Orange River State.
Beers Abandon Positions.
Kip River, Transvaal, Monday, May 30
The Beers, after preparing a good posi-
ton, fled early. The train bearing their
last detachment was nearly captured by
tllKington's West Australians. The pris-
oners taken state that there was no in
tsntion of blowing up the mines, declar-
ing that the threat was made simply wlth
the intention of frightening away Tie
burghers.
The British advance force is now within
10 miles of johannesburg.
Artillery Duel at Ingogo.
New Castle, Natal, May 3O.-British
guns at Ingogo have been heavily bonn
harding the Boer position since daylight.
The Boer guns have replied intermittenlly.
British Are in Zeerust.
Pretoria, May 9O.-The British occupied
Zeerust and large force is marching on
Lichtenburg. An official bulletin states
that the British crossed the Vaal river Sat
urday. General Lemmer had a severe fight
at Kip river. Five of the burghers were
wounded and two were captured. The
British were 5000 strong.
By an order recently issued, the presi-
dent decreed that May p and the two
following days be observed by the whole
country as days of prayer, humiliation and
the confession of sins, and that petitions
should be offered for relief from oppres-
sion. Fighting took pace at Nanwytrust,
10 miles south of johannesburg, with
large force of British which broke through
from Kip river.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-06-02
Strike at st. Louis.

st. Louis, May 3O.-There is very little
change in the street railway strike situa-
ton.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-06-02

Cape Town, May 30.-Lord Roberts has
announced to his troops the annexation of
the Free State, which hereafter will be
called the Orange River State
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-06-02
Beers Abandon Positions.


New Castle, Natal, May 3O.-British
guns at Ingogo have been heavily bonn
harding the Boer position since daylight.
The Boer guns have replied intermittenCy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-29
ANOTHER DISCOVERY MADE
Sheriff IloweIIs Finds Remainder Of Counter
feiey Plant
Evidence Thought 10 be Complete
Looking 10 the Conviction Of
Fred aud Pete Moss,

The missing portion Of the counter
feIters plant has been discovered by
Sheriff HowelIs. who reckons that with
the portions found in Thaynes black
smith shop last week he now has the
most complete outfit Of the kind ever
unearthed In the West
The apparatus was found in a lot AZ
No, 3G north Sixth West street, where
Mort Moss lives, brother 10 Fred ana
Peter, the alleged couuterfeiters now In
the county Jail awaiting trlaLPart Of the
electroplatlng apparatus was found in
nm ash pile and the remainder in an out
house.
Sheriff Hovclls thinks ne Is now in
possession OF sufficient testimony 10
convict Pete and Fred The other
brother James arrested along with the
other two, and also loo jail, is not be-
lieyed 10 have been aware OF the busl-
ness his brothers were carrying on.
Both he and Mort have promised TO 20
on the st8nd and testify against their
brothers, when the time arrives.
The last portion 0f the plant was taxi
en- from Thaynss blacksmith shop.
which Is situated between Sandy and
Murray boy Mort Moss az the request of
his brother Fred, who wrote him telling
him whore 70 was hid, and REQUESTING
that he destroy o. Instead OF DESTROY
ing the apparatus Mort took 1t 20 his
place on Sixth West. where IL was dis
coveled by Sheriff Howells.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-29
Assassin Of King Humbert Tells Of
His Crime,
FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER.
Says lie Acted without Accompllces
Fired Three ShOts at Close
Range,

Milan, Aug 29-Brescl at the close
OF the trial, was pronounced guilty and
was sentenced TO Imprisonment for lie
The trial of BrescI the anarchist
who. ON July 20, shot and killed King
Humbert of italy, at Monza, while his
majesty was returning from a gym
nastic exhibition, opened here today.
An immense crowd % people gathered
about the court from early morning,
seeking admission 20 the court room
where only a few places were reserved
for the ticket holding public The hear
Ing began az o'clock Bresoi sat IN the
dock. calm and almost Indifferent His
counsel signor MarteIll head Of the
Milan bar and the anarchist writer
signor MorIn, made requests on yari-
Gus grounds for an adjournment which
We're refused. IL is said that Bresci
wrote to the judges declaring he would
not reply 70 the inteTogatory
While the indictment. which was very
long. was being read. Brosci was appar-
entity unmoyed and scanned the faces
OF the audience without any signs OF
fear or enroutry The indictment
showed that the assassin INDUCED In
incessant target practice. and that he
prepared bullets so as TO render them
more dangerous.
The witnesses were then introduced,
eleven for the prosecution and five for
the defense. The examination Jf BrUsCl
followed He declared he decided to- xiii
King Humbert after the events of
Milan and Sicily ITO ayangp the mis-
cry of the people and my own.' He
added 90 acted without advice or ac-
complies
The prisoner admitted the target
practice and the preparation Of bullets
He spoke 90 o. SLOW firm voice, and said
he fired three shots at three yards with
his revolver Two wooden targets were
here placed on the table before the
judges. Two hours suspension Of the
court ensued and then the witnesses
We're heard.
A brigadier OF gendarmes. SALVATORE
'ecapitulated the story of the assassinu-
ton of the king. lie said he saved
Brescl from the crowd, who nearly
lynched the assassin Brasci when
rescued, was covered Win blood.
Gen. AvOgadrO DIES Contes di QulntO,
the kings aide de camp, who was with
his majesty when the latter was killed,
recounted how the king was shot, saying
the the king tried Go reply 10 a question
OF the witness after the crime. His
majesty started 81 truly think the F.
King stopped In the middle OF the sen-
tence, said yes and then expired. .
The testimony OF witnesses G1limbert |
and Olviers did not adduce any new /.
facts.
The royal groom Lupi depOsed that |
he seized Bresci by the throat a witt |
ness named RamelIa, who lodged with /
Bresci and @ friend three days prior |
TO the crime. said the prisoner was al |
ways perfectly calm
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-29
X, or =. TODAY.
Had a Great Occasion at Belle Isle
The Officers.

Detroit Aug. 29.-Bene Isle was in
vaded today by the Pythian army in
fun force The Knights left their en-
campment on the east boulevard at 10
o'clock, marched across the long bridge
leading to the Island park, and TO the
play ground commons on the easterly
side Of the island, where the biennial in
spection and review OF the uniformed
rank was held The weather was clear
but fresh n0rthWesterly breeze blew
down the river The long line moved
In columns Of tours, down the bOule-
ward, across that bridge and through
the driveWays OF the island. After a
deal Of galluping about OF the staff bril-
gade and regimental officers. the in
speCtiOu formation was completed. two
long linesyf troops stretched from end
10 end OF the great field the brigade and
regimental officers grouped To the fore
In their appropriate places. the artillery
and cavalry on the LETT. The inspection
proceeded, the major general and stan
moving down and up the long lines,
the appropriate salutes by officers,
knigut5 aud numerous bands Of music.
Gen. tarn0han then took station In
TIE iNNNEl NA lNH NNlAt MS dIINA MNetitN
right into company front and marched
ia review In that formation. As the
head OF each brigade passed the COM
mander-in-chief the brgadler generals
and their STATS fell out and Joined the
stan OF the major general
The entire 5000 knights returned TO
camp In good spirits and without special
fatigue
Sessions of the supreme lodge X Of 2.
were resumed today and some OF the
reports OF the committee were heard.
Supreme Chancellor Sample VIII today
announce the election by the supreme
lodge Of James r. Carnahan. Of Indian
apolis as major general, commanding
the uniformed rank Gen. Carnahan
founded the uniformed rank more than
twenty years ago, and has ever since
been lis commander His salary Is $500
per year. IL now appears 90 Doe COnced-
ed that Vice Supreme Chancellor Weth-
ers. OF Wisconsin, win be elected SUI
preme chancellor according 10 previous
custom. instead Of the reelection OF Su-
prcme Chancellor Sample
Twenty-fout past grand chiefs n the !
Rathbone Sisters were today admitted |
10 the sessions of the supreme body Of |
the woman's order. but without the |
right 90 vote,
The reports Of officers were read and |
referred.
The Pythlan sisterhood supreme |
lodge spent most ot todays session dis |
cussIng recommendation made In the |
officers report.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-29
Matters In Probate.

Emma Hickey has pelu0uei the
probate court to appoint her admins
tratriX OF the estate OF her deceased
husband, r. s. Hickey The property Is
valued az $1,000. consisting Of mining
stock Of the value of $4,000. cash on
hand, Fl1O. and Dot on Fifth EAST
street, valued at $3.50 The heirs at
law are petitioner and "a sister 0f the
deceased. The hearing was Set for
September 18th
Another petition Tor letters OF admin.
lsuation has been filed by Christina
NJ. ;. Rodberg who prays 90 Doe ape
pointed administrator OF the estate of
her deceased mother. Christina q. Spar-
rong. The estate consists of SEALS
cash IN bank. The heirs are psfif.ar.r
and her brother, John Peter Sp1rrang.
whose home Is IN Sweden September
18th was set for the hearing.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-29
Didn't Do Half the Fighting Lord
Roberts Expected,
MACHADODORP IS CAPTURED
when French Got In, There Were No
Beers There, Hut They Left
Him some "Grub,v

London, Aug 29-Lord Roberts, I'M
der date Of Belfast August 20, tele-
graphs. Buffers advance occupied
Machadodorp. followed by Dundoualds
mounted troops. who could not proceed
beyond Helyetia, on account Of difficult
nature Of the country. and The enemy
taking up a position TOO strong TO be
dislodged by the mounted troops 1t
appears that Buffers casualties were
very few
French continued the movement
today as far as ElandstonteIn from
which he turned The enemy out with no
difficulty. The latter retired. leaving
quantities Of good cooked food behind Do
General Buffers casualties August q
were.
Killed-One officer and thirteen men,
Wounded-Seven officers and iifty-seven
men.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-29
Terrible Work of Cholera in Fam
ine-StrIcken India,
BRITAIN FEARS THEPLAGUE
People are Alarmed by the Appear
anee of the Disease nc Glasgow
a. Well as London,

New York. Aug ga dispatch to
the Tribune from London says:
While India. is suffering from one Of
the worst outbreaks Of cholera ever
recorded so that people are dying at
the rate OF 1000 a week, Great Britain
is alarmed by the prospect of an cpl
demlc Of bubonlc plague within her
own boundaries. The medical authori-
ties at Glasgow have already had sew
eral cases under their observation
on Monday a child slckened and died
within As hours from an Illness which
was at first thought TO be pneumonia,
but after a minute examination by the
hospital authorities was pronounced
plague
Another death has occurred, and ten
families We're removed 10 a reception
house for patients suffering from this
disease, which the municipality has
hastily established.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-29
American Bar Associntion.

saratoga ~ Y, AUG. 29.-The OPEN
w., .'s.'u OF the tWenty-third annual
meeting of the American Bar Assoaia-
4.1 was held TODAY The prasidert's
SGlt4ies. was delivered by ex-senator
lhas + Manderson OF Omaha Ncb
Communicating the most notewortby
onslees ia statute law on points OF
s-qefa' Interest made IN several states
ys5. NY Congress- during the preceding
hs,". w. nomination and election OF mem
piaHg. report Of the treasurer. Francis
rsi,.1 VI Philadelphia. gave the re-
b. ~, 5s AlLbsl, and the disbursements
p,. i leaving a balance of S3.45G.
s s-..,Ia We're also submitted by The
a,5 's"'y, John Hiukley, OF Baltimore.
-- %! The executive committee.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-29
Attorney for Harry J, Roberts APP
plies for Writ Of Habeas Corpus
PLEADSGUlLTY TO BATTERY
Having Served Thirty Days, IL II
Claimed sheriff Cannot Now Hold
Him on tue Pine,

A petition for a writ Of haboas corpus
was filed IN the Third district court toe
day by Attorney Daniel Harrington,
who alleges that Harry j. Roberts, an
inmate Of the county JAIL Is being uu-
lawfully restrained OF his liberty
Roberts, by consent pleaded guilty
to battery on the 2Sth OF last month and
was sentenced by Judge Nouell TO pay
fine Of 500 and to serve thirty days
IN the county JAIL
His thirty days having expired on the
26th inst Attorney Harrington cone
tends that his client Is now entitled TO
his freedom.
The sheriff is holding Roberts on the
500 fine. but Mr Harrington claims
that there Is no warrant IN law for
such proceedings and hence demands
the prisoners release.
Roberts was arrested last March on
the charge OF assault with q deadly
weapon, with intent TO do bodily HARM
He was given a hearing before Justice
.f th. De-. AT.Nf4at.- ...I l.H4 .t
va ''' 0''v ''1 ".'' ''
ponds 20 await the dDtlon OF the district
court He gave bail and afterwards
wont tn puebjo Coin frgU. which rIars
he was brought back boy Sheriff Howells
at the request Of his u0ulsmeu who
asked 10 be released from further OBJ
legations.
Roberts has q wife and seven children
in this city. and IL was out of c1n-dara-
ton for them. so Prosecutor Van Coyt
saws. that The charge was reduced 90
battery. the understanding befng that
the defendant would plead guilty 10
fhat CHARGE
The DEFENDANTS alleged victim was
Nicholas Schmittrom. a mining man
Interested i'm some ur.uarty baIf "A mile
north of Litue Cottonwood I'M Liu.
Willow cauv0n Schmituuth'- story. as
told upon The witness stand I'M Judge
McMaster's court. was that be- on bis
way 10 his mining ur5u.rtv. was
accosted by Roberts Who was
IN charge Of some claims over
which Schmittroth. 10 seems was CROSSE I
ing. and told 20 get off the land F..
Schmittroth continued ON his course. /
taking no notice of Roberts pruts-tq- 1
lions ana repeated calls 10 "oume /
away" Roberts went right up 90 him |
and kept telling him DO grt on. am 0r- .
der Schmittroth refused 10 obey Rob. |
erts then made a motion 10 strik. him. /
and as he turned partially around DE |
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-29
TAMMANY CONTROLS,
Result Of Primary Elections in New
York.

New York. Aug. 2g.-Ful returns
from yesterdays primaries On the
Greater New York show that New York
county Republican organization was
successful Iu all except the Twenty
first assembly, district, where Abraham
Gruber who opposes thu county COM
miJtee, was successful
Iamamny Hal was successful In hold
ing control or the Democratic organiza-
ton ia all districts. .Snechan failed TO
reCaptuTe the leadership Of the Ninth
district form Frank Goodwin who had
the support of Richard Croker
In the Seventh district. James W.
Boyle was Dictated by Richard keah0n.
This contest was carried on inside the
organization, but &c was generally UNI
derstood that MrNroker favored Boyle.
Iu Brooklyn lNiugs county, the regu-
lar organizations Won except i'm the
Sixteenth assembly, district. where the
present Republican leader. Assistant
Postmaster William j, Taylor was
beaten by Naval officer Robert Shdr-
key Michael J. Dady retained the
leadership of the First district.
On the Democratic side. Hugh Nc
Laughlin won IN an districts and viii
have u solid delegation OF sixty-three IN
the State convention. The candidacy
OF Bird S, Coler for governor did not
figure in the Brooklyn primaries
Buffalo. ", Y, Aug 29-The returns
from yesterdays Democratic primaries
I'm Erie county show that William r.
Mackey. for governor. and the organi-
cation headed by Norman +. Mack,
national committeeman, have carried
every assembly district In the county.
The opposition led by William +. Shee-
han carried but one ward.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-29
JOHN B, ROGERS WRITES.
Former Manager Of the Grand viii
Soon Leave Manila for Home.

Deputy City Recorder J O. Nystrom
received a letter today from John B..
Rogers. formerly a member Of Battery
a, and at one time Manager OF the
Grand Opera house. now paymasters
clerk under Major Sohoheld az Manila.
Mr.. Rogers says that Dc and the ma
jor VIII leave Manila for the United
states October 1st expecting 20 reach
san Francisco thirty days later unless
detailed temporarily % pay troops in
China. Major stanton and Frank b.
Shelley, the majors clerk. are still IN
Mindanao, and from last reports re-
Caived, We're well Lieut. Arthur w.
Brown. Of the United States army also
a former member Of Battery A, Is sta
TONED az Cavite.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-29

va, .l'l'e Wash, Aug. %. Harmony
,tr..' evident everywhere around The
bay '0lFentIons this morning that the
max. Oi a newspaper man that "har-
ri,r.. Is rampant apuy describes the
tvo.,s5,'. Everybody has agreed 10 the
sr-..lI.. .s rule. The Populists have
ef ,.,' 'i.',d ana the State fusion tick
MOI, wy, .all YIN Doe known az the DEM
g.....I',c ticket The Union convention
d.r, .."..trfs men are much more conf
m. ...ty They have a majority In
ag.,., invention but the chances are
fsr... securing two-thirds. Al con-
IA ~ lhe combined delegations decld-
pg, 5.'hl out for Rogers 10 the end.
an XXI. Bridges has been agreed 10
hartman OF the Joint conventlon
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-29
RAN OVER HIM.

This afternoon a warrant was issued
by Judge TImmouy Tor the arrest
Of one Tom Smith a driver FOR the SAT-
Lake Ice company on the charge Of as
sault and battery.
II Is alleged that last Monday Smith
was driving along First West between
Firth and Sixth South aud purposely
ran over a young colored man named
steei and Injured him quite severely.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-29
Against Strike.

scranton Pa, Aug 2g.-It can be
ssUl,.'.y anounced that the Scranton
t'eil OF trade viii hold special meet.
,ls either tomorrow night or the begln.
, ..as " next week for the purpose OF
t ,91A..s some action 10 prevent II posi-.
ue lue threatened strike OF the anthra.
s1 llai miners II ia intimated by one
ll..n W condolences Of thc leading mem.
s OF iNe organization that confer.
,', between the operators and miners
~ ln's part OF the anthracite field ar.
,ttus.4 through the influence OF some OF
wy. w.. comment members Of the board
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-29
Suit for Damapes.

Nancy J Nichols has commenced ac-
tion against the Oregon Short Line in
the Third district court 70 recover S25,-
900 for alleged personal injuries received
on May LIST. 1900 The complaint Tee
cites that on the date named plaintiff
was passenger on train OF the de-
PENDANT company. running from SAT-
Lake 10 Soda Springs When between
McCammon and Bancroft, plaintiff says.
collision occurred Ia which she re-
ceiyed severe injuries.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-29
MARY SMEDLEY ARRESTED.

This afternoon Officers Davies and
ROBERTS arrested Mary smedley Ga "a
sheo on Eighth South and Third West
-. ~ woman was helplessly drunk ana
When the officers arrived she was sIeep.
ing Oh the effects OF a protraoted spree
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-29
Duke is bankrupt.

London, Aug 29-The duke Of Man
chester today was adjudiCated a bank
rupt, entailins his resignation from all
bis clubs The petitions TO the bank.
ruptcy court included one Of the young
nobleman himself, whose Gcceptances
are so widel. distributed In unknown
hands that his friends for some time
have strongly urged this radical course