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Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-27
The Big Buffalo.

In an interview in the Spokes-
man Review Mr.. Charles Sweeney,
who recently completed the pur-
chase of the Big Buffalo mine, says:
Work on the Big Buffalo will
commence at once. A crew was
sent ont to the mine on Sunday
morning to take possession These
will be followed by others as soon
as plans are fully developed. Now
that the way is open and all diff
fculties are cleared up we expect
to do great deal of work on the
Hump this year. The Big Buffalo
group is already furnished with
first class machinery for minin
ard it will be followed by all tn t
is necessary to make it into a p
ducing and self-sustaining mine H.
soon as il can be done.p
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-27
Chairman Central Committee.

See ad on another page Means
just what it says Bargain store.
A very large majority Of the
people OF this county and in fact
all the Pacific coast az 80 drfp
sympathy with the two little re
publics that the British are trying
to crush Now what We want to
know is, how are the parties going
to line up and square themselves
with the people? Tie trend of
public opinion is against monarchy y
and snobberg in any form, and
public opinion must be considered.
The British empire has few ad-
vocates OF friends III Idaho county,
aud they must either keep silent
and stay with their party or an
nounce their true position and line
up with Athe enemies of freedom.
Let us sesl
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-27
The Free Home Bill.

As stated some DAYS ago by Con-
gresham Wilson in a dispatch to
the Tribune, the house Of repre-
sentatives has decided to consider
the free home bill on May 8. In
regard to the matter j. N. Stacy
has received letter from Delegate
d. T. Flynn, of Oklahoma, who
has been working for the measure
for eight years, in which Mr.. Flynn
SAYS:
"It affords me pleasure to adyise
you that the house set May 8 for
the vote on the free home bill. You
can figure that it viii pass and be-
come law this session."
The sultan of Johore wears dia-
monds worth G2,400,000. His col
lar, epaulets, girdle, cuffs sparkle
with precious stones.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-27
Notice.
WHITEBIRD, Idaho, April 20

WHITEBIRD, Idaho, April 20.
Notice is hereby given that the
peoples party county central com
mittee of Idaho county is called to
meet at Grangeville, Idaho, on the
7th day of May, A. D. 1900, at 2
O'Clock p, m. Said meeting is
called for the purpose OF filing any
vacancies that may now exist in
said committee, to fix the time and
place for holding county CON
vention, to provide for the selec-
ton of four delegates to the peoples
party state convention, to be held
at Pocatello, July II, 1900, and
for the transaction of such other
business as may properly come be-
fore the committee. All members
of the committee are hereby re
quested to attend said meeting.
F. 2. TAYLOR,
Chairman Central Committee.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-27

IOWH yoSIerudy.
We are selling glassware at cost
at the Poetoffice store.
Otto Kaesemeyer has received
one OF the latest improved riveting
machines.
B. w. Maxey and several others
brought in large band OF horses
this morning.
Fred Rice was in town yesterday
on his way home from Sumpter
mining district.
I We have several ranches suitable
for cattle or sheep for sale at a
bargain. Mcclure & Wolbert.
A new lot OF cheap glassware
just opened up at the Postoffice
store.
Several persons came over from
Nezperce yesterday morning to
take part in the celebration exer.
cises.
Joseph Kaufman. chief clerk for
w. L. Thompson, of Morrow, was
down to attend the Odd Fellows
anniversary.
The address of welcome to the
Odd Fellows was delivered by !. G,
Hattabaugh, who made several
happy hits.
Fred and Oscar Moburg and
Sumner Nelson started for Stuart
this morning to be present at the
dedication of the Maccabee hall at.
that place,
w. R. Dixon, proprietor of the
Willow Creek house, at Morrow,
came down to attend the Odd Eel
lows celebration.
Have you read the petition of
the people of Grahgeyille for the
session of court to be held there?
They be great joshers!
| We have some lands at exactly
one.half value. They must be
taken soon. The owners are non
residents and need money. Nc
Guire & Wolbert.
| G. L. Palmer, of Grangeville,
has purchased property in town
and taken up his residence here.
I We believe that Mr.. Palmer will be
a good acquisition to the town.
The Englishman possesses on an
average $1480, the Dutchman $720,
the Belgian and the German $3.50,
the Austrian and Italian $500, the
Russian 1900, and the Frenchman
$1,000.
Nearly all of the steel and iron
mills have closed down, SO says
the president of the steel and iron
tfust. Iron and steel have dropped
20 per cent already and the pros
poets are that a greater slump in
prices will soon occur.
Denman Russell was arrested on
Wednesday last on the charge of
assault with deadly weapon on
the person of an Indian by the
name of Mcdonald. He gave
bonds in the sum OF $500 for his
appearance one week from tomor-
w.
The auditorium of the Odd Eel
ws building was filled until
landing room was at premium.
yesterday, the occasion being
e celebration of the 81st ami
ersary of Odd Fellowship in
lmerica. The weather was the OPP
bosite of what was desired, hence
she outdoor exercises were dis
pensed with. In our next issue
we will give more comprehensive
land detailed account of the exer-
cises.
Sam GOldstone has been inter
viewed by Lewiston Tribune re-
porter, and grows enthusiastic over
the prospects of Cottonwood. We
3 endorse all that Sam says of this
place and believe that the future
: of Cottonwood is all that could be
desired. The location and sur,
I roundings are the best of any in
! the county and will soon attract a
!. .failNN1A outlet Cottonwood has
J never felt. the blight of boom
and has no reactions to overcome
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-27
For Sale.

We have on file for reference by
our readers the latest price circular
of the Mcmillan Fur and Wool Co.,
Minneapolis Mimi, dated Feb. 9Th.
Their advertisement will be found
in another column, and we take
pleasure in recommending any
parties who have goods in their liLe
to ship to them.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-27

Take advantage Of our clubbing
offer. A fine magazine and the RE-
PORT for The price of the REPORT
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-27
GLEANINGS.

M%Z&MM%MM%SMMMAMMMMMNMMMMMMI
G. B. Knorr was visitor last
week.
Oliver Temple left last Tuesday
morning.
S. De Crush came in last Satur-
day from the country.
l. G. Hattabaugh spent several
days in Stuart this week.
Nels Nelson started for Cape
Nome last Sunday morning,
Bradford & Wise's mill cut 210,-
900 feet of lumber in 13-day run.
John A. Graham, of Oakesdale,
came up last Friday to look after
his property here.
We have several relinq ADJUSTMENTS
for sale at bargains, if taken soon.
Mcclure & Wolbert.
Webster & Wright finished their
contract for seats for the Green
creek school last Saturday.
The ice cream social given by
few of the Maccabees last Friday
evening was pleasant affair.
There will be divine service at
the Catholic church in Grange
vile on Sunday, April 20, by Rev.
L. Mueller.
DR.. Truitt received a consign-
ment of fruit trees last week He
will put them on his homestead in
the country.
A. P. Tefft's sawmill started up
last Saturday. j. T. Mitchell is
the millright who had charge of
the construction.
James De Haven passed through
town on Wednesday evening on his
way home from Lewiston, where
he has been attending court,
"The Lord is no respecter of per-
sons" It showed on the Odd Eel
lows anniversary and spoiled the
outdoor exercises, much to the re-
greet of everybody,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Bradford, Miss
Dell Cooper and Joe Wise came
down from the mill yesterday to
celebrate the anniversary of Odd
Fellowship in America.
Vic Bierbower, an attorney of
Grangeyille, was stricken with
paralysis last week while in Lewis
ton. 1t was thought for a while
he could not recover, but was later
moved to Spokane for medical
treatment.
tits reported that two of the muir
ders, committed in this county last
year are to be Investigated by the
grand jury. Also, that.tkssfcenses
or lack of license, o. eofthe dis
ciples of Esculani ueeive a
e. .: :::: s; g. !, y !
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-05-11

The date for holding the republican
primaries In this county Is yet long
ways OF, hat IL Is none too early IL
urge upon the voters the Importance
and necessity fer organizing rcpub-
lican club In every precinct. The moSt
important work Of the campaign can
he done AZ the primaries, and every
republican citizen should take the
deepest interest In them, for that Is
the place where the work of organix-
INK victnry begins Every voter In the
precinct should attend his party pri.
mary and help elect good, clean men
~ delegates 10 the county convention.
Hut ia order Ia bring about this much
desired result IA precinct organization
Is absolutely Indispensable. This Is Il
most important campaign,sn mot only In
this county, but In the state and m.
tion rs well, and the republican party
has an excellent, opportunity Ia Win a
brilliant victory. llut NO mistakes
must be made. We must begin Alright.
and the place Ia begin IL IT the faun.
tain head the primary. Ii the best
men la the party are sent ~ delegates
To- the county convention. a strung and
clean cpuniy and state ticket can bc
Nominated, but II the bsst citizens will
allow the primaries 20 b. controlled hy
ambitious politicians who frequently
resort Ia questionable mcthnds la or
der Ia attain their objeet, then all " III
~ wrsHg and the party will ne III Il
disadvantage through The entire cam.
palgu
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-05-11

nous with reform, rs IL was IN this
county two years ago, but rather rs
being synonymous with bondle and all
that is low, dirty and mean In polltics.
The fusionists have been weighed In
the balance and found wanting A
clear gain Of go republicans, as indi-
Gated by clubs recently organized IN
the Kootenai valley precincts and at
points along the line Of the Northern
Pacific, indicates the drift Of public
sentiment regarding fusion. u Is on
IL question as 10 tie size II the re-
publican majority IN kootenai county
tbs fall.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-05-11

The Washington correspondent ri
tho Boston Herald, q newspaper which
Is usually always well advised regard
ing political undercurrnnis, asserts
that N moderate declaration for In
tcrnaii0nal bimetallism AT the ratio
sanctioned by the previous history of
the country Is likely 20 constitute the
money plank IT the democratic nations
Al convention M Kansas City, This
leads Tie Bryanie Spokesman Review
To remark that there are more adroit
ways than that Of shelving the free
silver Issue. A more probable course
VIII be u general reafIlrmaton Of the
Chicago platform, and series Of new
planks dealing extensively with Inn
perialsm and the trusts. Note this
most astounding assertion Not IA
word against shelving the free silver
issue, but merely IA suggestion that It
b.. dene adroitly, 50 that the common
herd viii not catch on during the cam
paign
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-05-11

The koptcnai valley republicans apr
pear 10 be united on Edwin ItGust, Of
Naples, FOR sheriff, and Thomas j !.
Jones, Of BonnerS Ferry, for state Sen-
ator. We have heard of no objections
hercabuuts To the candidacy Of these
two men. Athol, which hopes this
year TO win the proud distinction Of
being the banner republican precinct
in kuotcnai county. has a candidate
for county superintendent of public
instruction. Ills name is X. G. Eg-
hers, Who served The people OF Adams
county Washington, In that capacity
three successive terms several years
ago. He las been Il resident Of this
county nearly three years and poss-
esscs the qlialll catlons required OF d
candidate for that office.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-05-11

ENeHaSGE ECHOES.
r -g-v-TTCT.v .FS-s. !


When democrat is asked how he
proposes 10 deal with the trusts he So
vigorously denonnces, he studies for
awhile and then answers: "Gut OF
the protective taria, That Is exact
~ the policy pursued by that eminent
but erratic individual who possessed
the famous goose that laid the golden
eggs. Tie remody might be cTectual,
because II VIZ are going 30 have acmo-
cratic free-tfade neither the trusts nor
anything else will flourish. But is IL
necessary 90 destroy the country in
order 10 regulate something that VIII
regulate itself after timc9 There is
one thing certain money for invest.
mont Is plentiful. or IL would not have
gone Into industrlals rs Il has Demo.
Gratis clalm that more trusts have been
formed under Tie administration OF
Mckinley than were formed under
both administrations NJ Ileyeland. We
are willing 60 take their word for this.
There WAS nothing formed under tic
last administration ut Grover Clese.
land, except a panic, and Il must be
admitted that this was one that al.
traeted some attention from the PEG.
pie az the country. The reaction from
that panic Is oae of the causes why IN
dus,rials have been 81 extensiyel,
patruui2ed. In that NAY The dem,t
Gratis are partly responsible for trusts
iiut we are willing u admit that II
MAS not until after tie democratic
president passed away and republican,
policies prevailed that money came ont
from Is hiding places and sought IN
sestment. that men began 10 term
business combinations; that mann
fattuFing psaRia were enlarged: that
labor Mas employed. These all ~ to-
gether, but many ri The trusts ar,
merely All abuse ~ tie golden period
Of American prosperity that Ia du,
time will regulate itself. There Is unt
thing u be borno IN mind. aud that 4
that II II becomes necessary 10 rcdae,
the tari9 rates IN order Ia prevent
combinations that viii hurt the PEG.
pie the republican party viii do that
II II not welded 60 protection hecaus,
IT Is 4 tenet ohthe party, bat for the
reason that Il has heen essential To tn,
growth and development al the peupl,
-of the lahoring people IN PARTICULAR
although democracy has claimed ex
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-05-11

The popnllsts and silver republicans
will hold no state conventions to send
delegates Go the national conventions.
the delegates. The reason for holding
no state conventions is very evident.
Nol half inc counties In the state
would be represented and that would
expose beyond dispute the serious dis
Indignation Of these two parties, and
consequent gain TO republicans. =
koOteuai Herald.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-05-11

Tho Moscow Mirror can be no

The Moscow Mirror can be no longer
depended upon as il true exponent
81 republican sentiment IN Latuh
county. II has been making Il light
On Senator Shoup, and In this matter
claimed that a majority of the party
In that county were With II, but the
republican convention recently held at
Moscow % elect delegates 10 Lewiston
aud Boise passed a strong Shoup reso-
luton Just the same. senator Shonp
IL the republican party's logical candl.
date for senator this year, not because
hc Is the only man IN the party who
can represent the the state crcditnbly
In the higher branch OF congress, but
Ills record entities him 10 reelection.
His record while In the senate shows
that lac has been able TO accomplish
something for Idaho. This Is young
stato and the needs Of lis people are
many and important. II Is no time To
send a new man u the senate 10 gain
experience before lac can accomplish
anything beneficial 20 his constituents.
And 10 senator Shuup more than any
other man In the state Is due the cred.
II for building up The republican party
In Idaho, after the wreck of 1896,
while his brilliant record In the United
States senate Will be powerful factor
In the sweeping victory which Is NOR
ally certain 10 come 10 the republican
party Of Idaho this fall.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-05-11

In an article published some time
ago the republican gave Tie names oi
few prominent citizens who had re-
csiyed favorable mention In eonnee.
fion with places on the county ticket
Ia h nominated here on the 2sth Of
June. This WAS merely to announce
who are being talked IT In connection
with the various county Offices 10 he
iilcd Mt the approaching election, and
give the people ample time 10 considef
the qualifications and general fitness
Of each to MI the respective offices
mentioned In connection with these
names, as well as 10 set them 20 think
ing abfnit the question OF candidates.
Any other motive which may have
been attributed 10 ms for such action
IL wrong. The Republican Is on record
m fasoring a ticket composed Of can
didatcs who, for any cause, will not be
put on the defensive during the cam
paign. and the very best men who will
accept nominal ions: also fair geo.
graphical distribution Gf the offices.
The rank and Tile OF the party can not
begin too early To discuss the question
Of candidates, IL COED results are 10 be
obtained. Nominations IA the county
convention should be mcrciya ratiiica-
ton nf the selections made beforehand
by the people. To that end the names
III all candidates should be- made pub
He before the primaries are held.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-05-11

The cntcrprlsing kootenai Herald
announces that It has special Illus
trated edition Of that newspaper now
IN course OF preparation, and that the
same VIII make It's appearance as soon
as thc necessary data and Illustrations
can be gathered. This Is u rather big
undertaking IN Il town Of the size az
honncrs Ferry, but we wish the Her
aid unbounded success.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-05-11

II Is real nice OF the democrats u
pose ms champions ~ the brown man
Of Puerto Rico and the Filipinos.
Boys, hadn't YOU better first show q
little sympathy for the black man at
home? Remember how you same fell
lows tried 10 disrupt the union and
fought four years Of bloody war in de-
Tense Of human slavery. your pre-
tended love for humanity today Is in
spired by desire for votes. we rather
suspect. Muilan Mirror.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-05-11

ave can call II any old thing and
win. Was the laconic reply 81 a fu-
Nicnisi who WAS last week asked BY
what name the mougrel cuunty ticket
shall b. known in the approaching
campaign. That fuslonIsi evidently
has an exalted n opinion Of the indie
pendencc and intelligence Of the aver
ngc voter In kontenai county. bat he
will have abundant reason Ia change
that opinion very shortly after the
eth Of next November. This indisid.
nal might do we'll 10 reflect on the i,l-
aion record, which has caused fusion
"a Dc no longer recognized rs synony-
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-05-11
Military MntcrinI.

II the democratic party Is determin-
Cd to make both the head and tail of
its ticket out of military material,
would not Colonel Bryan and General
Aguinaldn make a good combination =?
II would tiicn bc light and easy run-
ming both In the head and heels, and
would be more popular In Boston than
a Manhattan cocktail will he in Kan
sas City next Fourth Of July. Lewis
ton Teller.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-05-11

elusive privileges in that direction.
What are claims when opposed 70
practical experience : In the past
democrats were the ones who favored
slaye-iabor. They went To war To pre-
serve IT. In the present they are u
favor OF cheap labor and skill Of tho
now well paid American laborei
against the poorly paid labor across
the ocean. 1t is impossible that the
people can be deceived for any length
Of time as TO the drift a'ii teHdef6ies
~ the Two parties. Peoria liil.,l Jour
nal
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-05-11

Barker and Donnelly are the nomi-
necs Of the middle-of.theroad populist
held Mt Cincinnati this
week, While the rump convention at
Sioux Falls placod Brsana and Townc In
nomination for president and vice.
president respectively.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-05-11
Church Directory.

PRgSDYrEFiAN CHuRCu Preaching services
every alternate sunday az 1890 am. and
500 p. IT. sabbaih school every sunday Of
T. M. Midwcel, service Wednesday evenings
ut 7;33 pm.
F.. a. WALKER, Pastor.
cAruoidc cHrRcH Services every 3rd sun
day in the month at 1919 am.
Rey. THOMAS pURCELF.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-05-11

II our country Is really as bad of or
our laws as unjust as some would make
out we would suggest chat large part
of the dlSgruntled element be com
PEELED to return to the old countries
from whence they came. -Mullan Mir
rnr
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-05-11

FOR SALE-The following-descfih-
ed property Is offered for sale By the
Northwestern and Hypoiheekbanki Of
Spokane, ut very low figures and on
easy terms. Southwest quarter and
south half Of tho northwest quarter Of
section 10, township 81, range west
Of the Boise meridian, 240acres, known
as the Masterson farm, four miles west
Of Rathdrum. The southwest quarter
Of The southwest quarter, the east bali
OF the southwest quarter and the south
west quarter of the southeast quarter,
section 4, township 50, range -four west
Of the Boise meridian, l60acrcS, 'sno%n
as the Minor farm, on the Spokane
river, between Occur d'alene city and
Post Falls. The northeast quarter Of
section y, township 81, range 4 west
Of the Boise meridian, itUaefe5. known
as the Donneiiy place OH Hayden lake.
The southeast quarter Of section n.
township ), range west Of the Boise
meridian, 1850 acres, known as tie Odds
place, on Hayden lake. Apply to
Thomas G. Thomson, manager, Spc-
kane, Wash.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-05-11

the state upon the plcrdld results Of his ef-
forts aud the material beueAts they have
brought 10 every section Of The common
wealth. We heartily endorse Senator =houp's
course In matters of national legislation as
wen and consistent support Of tho truly
American administration Of President Sic
kinley.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-05-11
SOCIETY CARDS

SYRiNGA TEMPLE NO 4 RATuRoNE
- Sisters Meets Thursday evening OF
each wteh n u. OF +. han. Bassell hocK Mrs
Mary ,9leland, Nj. D. c.; Mrs BERTHE Wright
NJ, Of L, q c.
The oasis., 1900-03-10

Dining stations.
 Pullman Sleepers are attached to these trains,
 Connections made at Benson, Ariz., with the Southern Pacific Co. Southern Pacific Company's eastbound train No. 19 arrives at Henson at 3:l5 a. m.. and westbound train No 0 at 12.25 m. SouthbOund passengers con take sleeper any time after 1t arrives from the south at 1l:45 D. n. Northbound passengers are allowed to remain in the sleeper at Benson until arrival of SoutLers Pacific train No, 10.
 Trains makes connection at Torres with Torres & Prietas Railroad, leaving at n :30 m. and D. m. daily for Colorado and Minas Prietas.
 Close connection Is made at Guayinas with Pacific Coast Steamship Company's steamer ''Orizaba" sailing the 1lh of each month for Altata, Maxatlan. Cape St. Lucas. Magdalei . Bay and Ensenada; and with the Occidental Railroad Company,s steamship line of steamess sailing June 10th and 30th, July 20 August 10 and 90. September 20, October 10 and 90. November 20 and December 10 and s0 for La Paz, Altata Mazatiin, San Bias, Man zaniilo. Acapulco, Puerto Angel. Salina Crus Tonala, and san Benito.
 For particulars address
 J. A. NAHGLE cneeral Pass. Ag't. 0uaymas, Sonora. Mex