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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-08-16
PLOT TO CAPTURE ROBERTS
AND SHOOT OFFICERS
Uprising Planned at Pretoria. Discov cred
In the Nick of, Time.

Uprising Planned at Pretoria. Discov cred
In the Nick of Time.
The London Daily News has dis
patch from Pretoria saying:
A plot to shoot all the British OF tcers
and to make Lord Roberts prisoner,
has been opportunely discovered. Ten
of the ring'eaders have been arrested
and are in Jail.
1t is probable the'plot was part of a
conspiracy, of which the atteu| pied
rising at Kannersburg was .the FIRST
indication.
Everything was prepared in the plot
to make Lord Roberts a prisoner and
shoot the British officers, and the con-
spiracy was only discovered at th last
moment. The conspirators mum bered
about fifteen. They had plann I'd to
set fire to the houses in the extreme
western part of the city, hoping that
the troops would be concentrated there.
The plan was that then the con spira.
tors were forcibly to enter all houses
occupied by British officers an kill
the occupants. The Boer sympat hizers
were acquainted with the pldt and
several had been toli off to secure the
person of Lord Roberts and to hurry
with him to the nearest commando
! Horses had been obtained for th1s pur
I pose. Then the British learndd the
names of the ringleaders. who wer,
| put under arrest. The affair hAs ere
ated tremendous sensation.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-08-16
Ii Hung Chang Ia n D. .nair.

An important dispatch has been re-
eelNeu IN diplomatic quarters in Wash!
ing 'on' forwarded from he foreign
ollees OF one OF the powers taking part
IN tne international movement, and
giving with much detail c cpnversation
by Ii Hung Chang in wi ich he ex-
presses ms despair over Il e condition
Oh the chinese government and his
ieafs that the anti-foreign element has
gained complete ascendencF at Pekin.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-08-16
NO EXTRA sEsslo N.
Secretary Longs View Il One A. Unneees
Eary,

~" a. 0hS ~ thheccs-
sary.
We are not looking for territorial
nggrandizement ia China, a nd would
pe con ntent with proper inde emnity. I
thisk China will see the ne eessity of
submitting to our demands, thus obyil
u'ing war other powers may fight
despite the safe deliveranee of for
eners. can only speak for. the part
America will play.
| do not believe that the statement
Vi minister that he cannot leave the
caPitai OF country without danger to
MS Ilie ls equivalent to a declaration
OF war from the country which threat
ems him. l think the affair will work
i'Seli Out amleaoly, n view of the
facts as l believe them to bd an extra
session of congress is unnecessary
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-08-16

FRANCE TALKS PLAIN.
Intimates Co China That Consequences May
be Serious Unless She Behaves.

The Tsung-li-Yamcn has forwarded
through the Chinese minister in Paris,
Yu Kong, message to the French
government complaining of the 'tardi-
ness of the foreign ministers in Pekin
in replying to the offer of the Chinese
government TO conduct their escort
The message proceeded to say that
the Tsung-li-Y Yamen declined to be re-
sponsible for any casualties which
might follow these delays and insisted
that the European governments order
their representatives TO leave Pekin.
TO this communication NJ Delcasse,
minister of foreign affairs, sent the
following reply:
mo order to depart from Pelin will
be given to our minister so long as tho
route is unsafe. LII casualty occurs
the responsibility will be entirely with
the Chinese government. It's strict
duty is to protect foreign ministers
that the Chinese government has great
difficulty in defending them and in de.
Tending itself against rebels. it should
order its troops TO stand aside before
the allied forces. This would render
free the road from TieD Tsin to the
capital and would accomplish work ol
protection which is encumbered. The
Chinese gS7ernment should understand
that the only means of proving the
sincerity of its designs and of limiting
it's responsibility is cessation in the
placing of obstacles in the way of suct
an arrangement"
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-08-16
SHIP NEPTUNE LOST.
Goes Ashore on the Beach Near San
Francisco.

The Neptune, Captain johnson,
which cleared from San Francisco
Sunday for Houda landing, went
ashore on the beach two miles below
The Cliff house during the night.
The vessel became becalmed outside
the heads and drifted ON the beach
The captain and crew were at no time
in any danger.
The Neptune will probably prove a
otal loss. She is of ls4 tons gross
'egister and is owned by Sudden &
Christensen of San Francisco.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-08-16
THOUSANDS ARE ILL
Macarthur Reports 4.s3e of His Soldiers
kink

Inc latest reports from General Mac
Arthur show the sickness ia the Phil
lppines Is per cent Owing to the
lack OF surgeons, due to SEPARATION of
commands, there were SOME small de-
tachments without surgdon, but this
defect was being remedied with all due
diligence.
Following Is General MacArthur's
ofheial report OF sickness in his entire
army; Sick In hospitals, 1886; sick in
quarters. 1,osl; percentage. s4
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-08-16
ARMoR PLATE BIDS.
Identical Figures Named by Two Com
panies.

IdentfcaI Figures Named by Two Conn
panies.
At the opening of bids at the navy
department for armor plate the Reth-
lehem and Carnegie companies sub.
mitted identical bids, each for about
1920 tons of the $4,000 tons adver-
tised for, at S40o for thick armer and
s411.20 for thin.
The only other bid was from the
Midvals Steel company, which pro-
posed to furnish the whole amount OF
armor without charging any royal ties
on sliding scale from s4as up,
This company is unwilling to con.
tract for less than $50, 900, 900.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-08-16
sToCKMEN SHOT.
Wealthy Men Fatally Wounded by Hold
Ups la Missouri.

UpS IN MIssOnrIs
Joseph Phelpot and Frank Craig,
both wealthy stockinen, were fatally
shot near their homes, three miles
from Nodaway, Mo-, early Sunday
morning by two men who attempted a
hold-up. The stockmen had visited
the ST. Joseph market with cattle, ard
the robbers doubtless expected to
secure a large sum of money, which
had already been deposited in bank
AAre.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-08-16
HEAVY DRAIN OF GOLD.
New York Reserves Are Undergoing
Severe Test.

The export of gold to Europe from
New York amounted last week to
S5,00o,o00. As much more is likely to
be shipped this week and the New
York reserves are likely to be depleted
TO the extent of $50, ,oOO,Oo by the end
of August.
1t is question If New York can
stand it safely says the London Daily
Mail. England's heavy demands for
war expenses is the cause for the heavy
Withdrawals.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-08-16
SITUATION IS DESPERATE.
Minister Gonger Gets Another Message
Through from Picking.

Through from Peking.
The only information from the seat
Of war made public by the government
Sunday was a dispatch from Consul
McWade. at Canton. communicating an
additional message from Minister
Ionger to the state department. and a
cry brief dispatch from Admiral
iemey reporting some Information
rom Chaffee on the operations at
Yank Tsnn. The Chinese are still at
aclsing the legations and the situation
growing worse.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-08-16
BIG APPROPRIATION BILLS.
What 1t Costs 10 Conduct the Government
of the United States.


of the United States.
The volume of appropriation, new
offices, etc. required by the law to be
prepared and published at the end of
each session of Congress, under the di-
rection of the committees on the ap-
propriations of the senate and house,
has been completed for the first season
Of the Fifty-sixth Congress. A sum
mary of the appropriations shows the
grand total of S7io, 15o, s62. SO. The
details by bills are,
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-08-16

/ Il
army .'.........-...... ll4.220, OS5.55
| diplomatic, c,............. 1871 l6S. 10
District of Columbia. 7.277. 1908,
fortlhcatlons.. 1883. 62s0G
lhdian .................. s,l9I ,9e9 "a
Legislative. ... ......... "a, 1856, ,672.5
Militnry academy. ...... GA. 4.30S. 6S
Naval. ........ .. 5,140, ,9l667
Pension. .......... 145, ,245, 230 90
Postohice. e............... ll3,G5S, 23S.T5
River and harbor 500, 600 90
Sundry civil ........... 66,319, ,9l6. 46
Deficiency appropriation 15,6Ss,330.61
Misce 'laneous appr'tt s. 3,s02, 301. 81
Permanent appr tns.... 1872, ,712, ,220. 90
In addition to the specific appropri-
tions made contracts are authorized to
be entered into for increase of the nav
al establishment and for various pub
lie works throughout the country re-
quiring future appropriations by Con-
gress in the aggregate sum of SIS, 440,-
3s4.
The new Offices and employment spe-
cilically authorized aggregate 5000 in
number at an annual cost of SO, 52s, ,673
and those abolished or omitted mum
Der 2, 799, at an annual cost of l,944,-
65s, net increase of 2,270, at cost of
81, ,593, o25.
The number of salaries or compensa-
tions increased is4s7, at an actual cost
of Si35, 1sS and the number reduced is
8, in the total annual sum of ST. ,65s, a
net increase of 479, at cost for the
year of Sl33,53
A comparison of the total appropria-
tions for the first session of the fifty
sixth congress for 1901, s710, $50, s63,
with those of the last session of the
fifty-ffth congress for 1900, S2s4, 9sl,-
022, shows an increase of S35, 1863, SAL.
OF this amount appropriations for army
show an increase of 500, ,7s9, 9s1; fortifi-
cations S2,473, 1875; navy, SIT, ,0s0, ,947; the
postal service Ss,024, 100; sundry civil
expenses, chiefly river and harbor con-
tract work, and for the census &c.,
933,9s5; the Indian, agricultural, dip
lomatic and other branches of the SER
vice So, ,664, ,9o4; and permanent appro-
priations including interest on sinking
fund for the public debt S4, ,o34, 900.
On the other hand, there appears re-
auctions of $l5, 5,52l ,s42, because of the
passage of no regular river and harbor
act; 50, 317, ,5s2 in deficiencies and SEA-
D42,2s9 in miscellaneous appropria-
tions.
| The total amount of contracts au-
thorized in addition to the appropria-
tions made is Sls6, 600, 900 less than
was authorized at the last session of
the previous Congress.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1900-03-17
MACKIN COUNCIL.
Its Members Have Been Pre-
scented Shamrocks For
Today.

Mr. c. H. Zook. well-known anC
popular nlembsf-,as Mackin Council, hai
arranged to furnish air ne -rlsmbers o
that society with genuine Iol
St. latrick's day Mr. Zook claims TO
have under cultivation at his home on
1'ff.st ehssirnt street athyiying bed Ct
the three-foii clover
The meeting last Tuesday night was as
interesting one, new members being init
lated and several applications received.
The Visiting Committee reported Joe
Deuser and Thomas Peake, who have
been i'll, as greatly improved
The special committee for the annual
picnic reported progress, stating they had
secured the date most desirable for this
summers outing
AT the last meeting Of the House Com
mittee arrangements we're made for hsv-
ing the lawn beaulifed aud other repairs
made about the club house.
The Subscription Committee have adopt.
ed new plans for this seasons work, and
feel confident that in short time Mackin
Council will be able to erect a bowling
alley and gymnasium, where the mem
bers can invite their friends snd enjoy
themselves.
Mackin Council will be well represent
ed at the play Of Robert Emmet" Sun.
day night. The Couaeil zeets again
Tuesday night.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1900-03-17

the province before the Kings bonfire
appeared during the celebration of the
solemn convention. ST. Patrick, either
not knowing their custom or not caring
about it, lighted blazing FIRE in front OF
his tent, which though eight miles from
Tara, was plainly visible there. There
was, we are told, much CONSERVATION
among the Druids, who informed the
King that unless yonder FIRE be this
night extinguished he who lighted it
will with his followers forever reign over
the whole island" True prophecy. For
Patrick, in spite of the opposition of the
Druids was invited by the King 10 speak
to the people on the following day. St.
Patrick preached TO the people in the
presence of the King, who was so i'm
pressed that he gave him permission to
preach the new doctrine throughout the
kingdom without fear of molestation.
Success followed this great man at every
step. Then as now the church adapted
itself to the needs Of the people The
new converts from Druidism saw in the
baptismal font where they were i'm
mersed the sacred well at which their
fathers worshiped. The Druidical stones
on the high places" were transformed
into the Cross of Jesus. The sacred grove
was co1secrafsu snsvv tollasg SArsasd tiss
word Dair, or oak, so often combined
with names of churches in Ireland mark
in later centuries the favorites which
they superseded.
Let II be remembered as a token of fe-
male piety that the daughters of chiefs
aud a wife of one Of the Kings of Ireland
were the first TO embrace Christianity
But it was especially in connaught that
ST. Patrick wrought his most wonderful
miracles. The two beautiful daughters
Of King Laghaire received instructions
and were so ravished with the delights Of
the holy faith that after receiving the
sacraments their virgin souls we're imme-
diately ushered into the presence of the
God of happiness. The ancient name of
the palace OF the Kings Of connaught is
now called Rathcrogan and contains the
remains of several Eastern forts. 1t was
to Cruachan Aigle St. Patrick betook
himself to spend the season of Lent. This
latter was in the County of Mayo, and it
was from this place he drove before him
the several tribes of serpents and veno-
nous creatures into the Western ocean.
from which all Ireland is to this day ex-
empt For seven years he labored in
connaught, being joined there by the
Bishops Secundinus, Auxilius and Isern-
nus. This was in 439. We find from
this point ST. Patrick went to Ulster,
founded a church in Donegal aud fore
told here the birth of great COLUMBIA,
who was a descendant of King Laghaire's
son Fergus. In Armagh we find our
saint building the famous rock church,
the dimensions of which were given to
him by an angel. In fact the building
of all Armagh is jealously ascribed to St.
Patrick, who instructed the workmen it
should be the metropolis and the mistress
of all Erin. Having completed the great
Cathedral of Armagh and converted the
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1900-03-17

again in the ancient archives of Trinity
College, Dublin, there is said to be a
prophecy relative to the coming of St.
Patrick. The religion of pagan Ireland
seems to have been of miider type than
that practiced by other Celtic nations Of
Europe and by the Scythians. Baal, the
sun, and Samhani, the moon, were their
chief divinities. Baal fires glowed on
every hillside May and November eve.
All-hallow cen was sacred 10 the moon
and dedicated with feasts and supersti-
tious ceremonies. There was poeiical
mysticism about their belief that hal
lowed every spot as the home Of superior
beings. The roaring waters and tempest
uous winds were but the voices of those
diyinities, while the soft breeze was but
their breath, the placid wells and streams
their mirrors. There is little wonder
that Druidism had such hold on the
hearts and minds Of these primitive peo-
Pile. when after fourteen centuries they
continue to people the rsths with fairies
and even yet hear the vail Of the banshee
waited on the gentle zephyrs Of evening.
ST. Patrick landed IN Ireland In the
year t32. during the first year Of the pom
liftate Of s.. Si1tus III and the fourth
year Of the reign Of Laghaife as monarch
Of Ireland. From the frst dey be SET
foot On the beautiful soil Of Rrip his mis-
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1900-03-17

ing to that city with his father, Morris
Coll, when he was boy He has passed
twenty years in the grocery trade of Jeff
fersonville in connection with his brother,
operating the largest grocery house in
that city. Mr.. Coll is married and has
two interesting children. Since 1886
Barney Coll hao been Treasurer of the
Democratic County Committee, and oc-
cupies the position of Treasurer of the
Democratic City COMMITTEES Of Iefferson.
Vile at this time. He has taken an active
part in politics from the beginning Of
early manhood, and is noted as a power
in city politics, and as faithful, I'M
swerving Democrat He has never before
been a candidate for public Office. pre-
ferring the hard work Of the Campaign to
party honors. So far as qualifications arc
concerned he is we'll qualified both from
a business aud educational standpoint.
and If he is nominated he will be elected
by an overwhelming majority.
Edward Driscoll. one Of the most pop
ular young men in Jefiersonvilie.
declined to enter the race for the Demo
cratic nomination for councilman from
the Fifth ward.
Miss Jean McCann was this week the
guest Of her sister. Mrs. Frank Burke.
in Indianapolis
The nominations for Councilmen hav-
ing been made The campaign will open
In earnest next week. Several strong
men are on The Democratic ticket. and Il
Is doubtful i they can he defeated.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1900-03-17

composed, the party is once more a unit
for political action and the most impor-
tant results may be looked for now that
the ship is once more in fighting trim.
The fight can not be carried on with any
practical efficiency unless the hands Of the
party are strengthened The skeletons
of the former organization in this coun-
try, which rendered such invaluable SER
vice in the past. are still in existence.
aud not much effort ought to be needed
to clothe these dry bones with muscle,
nerve and flesh. Irish sympathy is just
now being freely expended on the Beers.
There is land and people at home
whose claims are far higher, and it is
high time to recall attention to this most
important fact 80 Catholic Standard.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1900-03-17
DESERVED PROMOTION.

Prank G. cunningham's friends will
read with pleasure the announcement Of
his promotion to an assistant chief clerk
ship by the Louisville. EyanvilIe and St.
Louis Railway Company. Mr.. Cunning
ham has been with this company for sew
erai years, during which time he has
acquired thorough knowledge Of the
railroad business. None congratulate
him more heartily upon his advancement
than his fellow clerks and railway &C.
quaintcnces.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1900-03-17
TODAY'S SERVICES.
Masses in Honor of st. Patrick
in All the Catholic
Churches.

This morning the anniversary of St.
Patrick will be commemorated in the
Catholic churches Of the city by the cele-
bration of Pontifcal high mass. The
services at St. Patrick s, ST. Louis Ber-
trand, Sacred Heart, ST. Ceciiia's, St.
Brigid's and St. Michael's will be very
brilliant and impressive, particularly
those at the three former, where the
choirs will be largely augmented for the
special musical programme arranged for
this occasion.
Owing to the demands Of our advertis-
ing patrons we are compelled to forego
publication of extended details of the
services, which will il all cases be large
ly attended
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1900-03-17
CONDITION CRITICAL.

Miss Mary +. o'connell, the young
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David o Con
nell. has been critically i'll at her home
on East Washington street for the past
three weeks. For ten days she was in a
senii-unconscious state and her recovery
was despaired Of. Miss O'Connell suf-
fered from sudden attack Of brain
trouble. Yesterday her physicians re-
ported her as improving, and the friends
Of the family hope the danger point is
now pact.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1900-03-17

Ireland and presented him with man,
rare relics. among them q linen cloti
stained with the blood of our Saviour
These on his return to Hibernia he de
posted in a chest behind the great altar
of the Cathedral In this church it wa
for centuries the custom at Easter anc
Pentecost to produce and vsnerate these
holy relics in the presence of all the
people.
1t is said by historians that this great
apostle travelled constantly on foot. IN
imitation of the early apostles of the
church. When he received gifts which
he frequently did, from Kings aud
Princes, he fastened to give them away,
deeming it more blessed to give than to
receive. His appearance was dignifed
and engaging and impressed beholders
with the sanctity of his life. He was
well educated and thoroughly versed in
Latin, Irish, Gallo and English. His
torians can proudly point with unerring
accuracy to the fact that it was the first
thought of this great saint and of all the
countless other eminent sons of the
Roman church during the early and mid
die ages to rear schools and colleges for
the lowly and ignorant, that the church
might better flourish when the fruit of
knowledge was being gathered along
with the faith. He is the author of many
episties, canons and proverbs, also of a
work entitled "Of the three dwellings:
Heaven, or the Kingdom Of God, the
World and He'll"
Before his death ST. Patrick was fore
warned by an angel that he would not
die in Armagh, his own see, but in the
Monastery of Saul, in Down. Here in
the midst of large assemblage Of monks,
for he had at this early date founded
converts both of holy men and women,
as we'll as built churches, he breathed
forth his blessed spirit into the hands of
his Maker His historian writing Of him
says rightly is he called Prophet of the
Most High who foretold so many things
to come Rightly is he called the Apostle
of Ireland. seeing that all the people
thereof and the other islanders are the
signs of his apostleship Rightly is he
called martyr, suffering so many snares
and conflicts from idolaters, inagicians,
rulers aud evil spirits. Rightly is he
called confessor and virgin, 50 that he is
numbered among the angelic choirs and
the assembly of all saints, who was the
sharer in all holy acts and all virtues.
Thus died on March IL, about the year
1913, the illustrious Bishop who baptized
and blessed the sons and daughters of
Ireland. At his death it is estimated
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1900-03-17

conscrvatively that seven hundred
churches had been erected and seven
hundred Bishops and three thousand
priests had been consecrated and or
dained by this intrerid worker in Gods
vineyard.
In closing this short sketch of ouI
patron saint, what can be more beautiful
than the words Of the sanity poet Father
+. W. Faber;
"All praise to ST. Patrick, who brought to
our mountains
The gift of Gods faith, the sweet light
of His love;
All praise to the shepherd who showed US
the fountains
That rise in the heart of the Savior
above.
For hundreds Of years
In smiles and in tears
Our saint hath been with us, our shield
and our stay;
All else may have gone,
St. Patrick alone
He hath been to us light when earth S
lights were all set,
For the glories of faith can never decay,
And the best Of our glories is bright
with rs yet,
In the faith and feast of St. Patrick IS day. "
ANNIE NRvIN CUNNINGHAM.