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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-11

OrSau11ihS H we Ss is NJ ENerctt'
Special Dispatch to the Observation-Disclosures.
EVERETT, Jan. 10.-James A. Dummett,
travelling secretary of the Y. NJ. c. A. is
in the city assisting in the organization of
has been appointed and an effort is being
made to secure a suitable building for
permanent quarters. The association starts
out with large list and will undoubtedly
become one of the foremost in the state.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-11

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer.
WHATCOM, Jan. 1o.-Dog prisoners
have caused the death of no less than
mails. in Whatcom in the last few days.
The cur nuisance has grown to annoying
proportions in Whatcom lately.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-11
State Treasurer's Report.

OLYMPIA. Jan. 10-The state treasurer's
quarterly report will be ready for publica-
ton by the first of next week. The delay
is caused by the unusually large amount of
money that is now in the various state
funds. Deputy Treasurer J.. r. Roder
states the report will be the largest on
record
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-11

PORTLAND. Or, Jan. 10-Mrs Mar
garet Il. Price died here today, aged S.
years. She came to Oregon In 1s46.
She was the mother Of ]. III. Price. ex-
secretary of state of Washington; Charles
Price, of Tacoma, and Mrs. j. III. Mitch
ell, wife of ex-senator Mitchell.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-11
Totai .....: ...............S45o,toS >
The trea sllrer,s hooks show that the pay

The treasurers books show That the pay
ment Of taxes during the past year has
been gratifying In showing a prosperous
condition among the people Of the county
AS shown above, the tax collections OF the
year totaiize at nearly $380,000 of which
year 1890 OF that years taxes there re-
main unpaid total of $37,1348S Of which
sS276.91 is due the state, H,17S.1s is due the
Municipalities, and s12S15.69 is due the
various county funds. The remaining de-
linquency of sSS63.5O Is for special taxes,
due the various road and school districts
Uniontown is the banner community OF the
county, all taxes assessed on property there
having been paid before the first of De-
cember. 1899. the date Of delinquency.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-11
HAWAIIAN LAND system.
THE DETAILS OF 1T LAID BEFORE
THE PRESIDENT.

Chief Johnson, an Alaska Indian,
Calls ON Mckinley ana Interests
Him with His Account Of Condi-
ton of Indians In That Section.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-11
WHITMAN COUNTY FINANCES.
Good showing Made in Report OF
County Treasurer.

Special Dispatch to the observation-disclosures
COLFAX, Jan. 10--Following Is a state
ment of the collections and disbursements
of the treasurer during the year ending
January J. 1900. Receipts:
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-11
Cor. I'd and Columbia. Tel. Main 1913.

new wheat warehouses are to be built.
FORTY Feet of Dock street will be left
Tor the use. Of the general public. In re-
turn for the concession the railroad
agrees to plank the forty feet remain
ing ana keep 1t in thorough repair.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-11

cash on hand. January 1, 1899 Us 90, 9s4 SO
Taxes Collected, year 1895 .... 211, PA So
1897. :. ....... 47,54S 80
1896. -, .. ,. 5,165 IA
1895. .. 49,. 80. .... 4,bS6 3S
1884. .,,,, 1896 "a
1893. 49, :, 80, ........ 3,447 20
1892 and 1891 80 . ,,.. ...... 1,40i so
Fees and Incidental receipts .... 6S,035 20
Total .. , .....$4S6, 739 AZ
Disbursements:
RENTED to the state treasurer.$ $500 40
RENTED to CITY treasurers 49,. 26,257 81
Warrants paid County :. ........ 272, $50 63
Cash on hand, Jan. /, 1900 $3.50. Il ,4M on
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-11

Mr.. HartweIl said today: "Present Ian
laws were designed to keep lands out {
the hands of speculators and to- enco,
rage small settlers. The Cullom bill no
before congress aims at the same pul
pose"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-07-20

Simmons College. Abilene. Texas.
Dear Sir:-Please excuse such pre-
sumption; however, win endeaEor
to explain why ! am writing this let
ter. want a position in one Of the
schools around Las Vegas il they
haven't employed their teachers.
am attending the normal. now in
session at Abilene; | can give recon-
mendation from the president OF Sim.
mons College, If necessary.
Please consider my letter and show
it to some one that can give me infor-
nation In regard to the schools. 1t
will be quite a favor; moreover, IL
you ask a compensation 1t will be
granted. Hoping to hear from you
soon. Yours truly,
.s ELMA WEEKS.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-07-20
BEckHAM NOMINATED.
Kentucky Democrats Nominate Beck
ham; Recommend Change
coebel Law; Endorse
National Ticket.

Louisville, KY, July 2O.-The dem,
ocratic state convention adjourned
shortly before o'clock this morning
after an all night session. At 2 a. m.
Senator Blackburn presented the re
port on resolutions which was adop-
ted. The platform endorses "the
magnificent platform adopted by the
national convention, also the splendid
ticket nominated" recommends that
''the election law of 1898, (known as
the Goebel law, which was enacted
to prevent the repetition of we'll
known republican frauds in certain
districts of this state and which was
a marked improvement upon the then
existing law, but which has not prov
ed sufficient for that purpose, be am
ended to secure this end so thorough
ly that the most hypocritical can find
no excuse for charging fraud or un-
fairness to our party In the conduct
of an election, anS declares chat
hte mob and assassin shall not be the
arbitrators of the rights of the citi-
zens of Kentucky, nor shall the pen
atty of an appeal to law and the regu-
larly constituted authorities, be death
at the hands of assassins. Law and
order must and shall prevail in Ken
tucky" The names of Beckham,
Black and Tarvin were presented as
candidates for governor. When Beck
hams nomination was assured on
roll call Tarvin and Black were with
drawn. Beckham was nominated by
acclamation. He made a speech and
received a great ovation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-07-20
Dubois For Senator.

Pocatello. Idaho, July 20.-The dem
ocratic state convention this morning
reconsidered the. vote by which last
night it voted against the nomination
of a senator. The vote on re-consid-
Grafton was -125 to 100. The substi-
tute was adopted instructing the con.
ference committee to consider the
Office of senator as one of the offices
to be apportioned. This result is a
complete victory for Dubois. -
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-07-20
Killed hx An Eruntion.

Yokohama, July 2O.-Mount Azuma
near Landaisan, which was the scene
of volcano disaster in 1858. broke
into an eruption Tuesday July 17th
Two hundred persons. were either
killed or injured.
Several villages were engulfed by
the streams of lava from Mount
Azuma, and great damage was done
in the adjacent districts.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-07-20
ANsMER THESE.
Some Letters Of Inquiry To Which
Replies should Be Sent

Evansville, Ind, July 18th, 1900;
Dear sir:-will you Kindly give me
some information as to the business
world of your city, that is, what
chances there are for a young lady
getting position with some good
firm. either for general ONCE work OF
as bookkeeper? have had nearly
seven years experience in the work
and would like very much to go south.
Thanking very kindly for a reply.
Yours truly.
IRENE c. vOELKE.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-07-20
Ellendale. N. D. Jnix 9th. 10,

Elleudale, N. D., July 9th, 1900.
Dear Sir:-I am searching Tor a 10
cation to establish school and an
infrmary of Magnetic Healing. and
as have no acquaintance in Las
Vegas, l will turn to you for few
words of Information If you will
please. 1t is this; That you write
me If you have ever noticed or heard
of the existence. of such an institution
in your city; also, the approximate
population and whether the place Is
sought much by health.seekers/
Hoping that RsS~ill not inconven
ience youto forward an early reply,
Yours respectfully. s
GEORGE STOCK.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-07-20

London. July 2O.-The following
dispatch from Lord Roberts was re
ceived at the war Office: Pretoria.
July 1s.-Methuen occupied Heck;
poort today without opposition "a
speak Of. Ian Hamilton and Mahon
continued their march along the coun.
try north of the Delagao Bay railway
Hunter is accommodating positions
occupied by the Free-staters between
Bethlehem and Ficksburg.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-07-20
Keane Appointed ArehbIshop.

Paris, July 20.-The appointment
of Rev. John Joseph Keane.' formerly
rector of the Catholic university of
America, as archbishop Of Dubuque,
Iowa, is confirmed on the authority
of Archbishops Ireland and Khan. now
in this city
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-07-20
Cabinet Council Held.

Washington, July 2O.-The cabinet
council between Secretaries Hay,
Long and Root lasted about fifteen
minutes The postmaster-general and
secretary of the interior did not at
tend No statement was given out
after the conference.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-07-20
Cure for Cholera Infantum-NeveF
Known To Fail. s

Known to Fail. 81
During last May an infant child Of
our neighbor was sufferig from cholera
infantum. The doctors had given up
all hopes of recovery. I took bottle
Of Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy to the house. tell
ing them felt sure it would do good
If used according to directions. IN
two days time the child had fully re-
covered. The child is now vigorous
and healthy. have recommended this
remedy frequently. and have never
known it to fail.-Mrs. Curtis Baker
Bookwaiter, Ohio. For sale by K. D
Goodall. druggist
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-07-20
Rieveles for sale.

Bicycles and sewing machines re-
paired, locks and gunsmith, in fact all
kinds of repairing in the machinist'f
line well and promptly done. A. 3
Lewis, Prop, next to e. Henry's in
surance. 193-lm
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-07-20
Cape Colony Parliament in Session.

Cape Colony Parliament N session.
Cape Town; July 2O.-The Cape
Colony parliament opened today The
speech of Sir Alfred Miner, governor
of the Colony, prophesied an early
close of the war and a subsequently
united and prosperous South Africa.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-07-20
Fatal Collision at Rush Springs.

Fatal Collision at Rush Springs.
Fort Worth, Texas, July 20.-Hugh
Nichols and George Meyers, firemen,
and Engineer Brooks, were killed to-
day in a head-end collision on the
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific rail
road, at Rush Springs, Indian Ty.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-07-20

in Cuba for delegates to a constitu
tional convention to be called for the
purpose Of formulating constitution
for the independent government of
Cuba.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-07-20

For saie-Two lots located on
Sixth street between residences of Dr.
Mohr and J. z. Hurley, Apply Mrs.
Max Isaac, at Mrs. Waddingham's s
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-07-20

Washington. July 2o.-It is under.
stood that the president and General
Wood have agreed on September 10.
as The time for holding the election
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-07-20

Over" $3.50 Mems Shoe and tt
men. The Ultra is made of
Ultra welts have a Patent
decidedly the most comfortable
Besides they both Fit and Wea
|ef the best Vici and the workn
are Of the VERY best sole leath
TO see either of these shoes on
them a $500 shoe. Wear a
pair of either and no other ar
gument is necessary to con-
vince you that they are equal
to any $500 shoer ON earth.
Don t forget the names, Walk
Over for men and "Ultra"
for women, and remember you
can buy them at
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-07-20
mHE POPULAR Price Shoe

THE POPULAR Price Shoe
i for both men and women
is $3.50 per pair, but if for
$3.50 you can get a shoe equal
to any $500 shoe on earth, it
should make the price still
more popular. That's just
what we claim for the Walk
: ultra" $3.50 Shoe for Wo-
the finest Chrome Kid, and the
Cushion Insole that make them
shoe for women manufactured.
:. The ''Walk-Over" is made
is the best. The soles
sr' and the .'last are perfect,
the foot you at once pronounce
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-07-20

Brings business. If you want
to buy anything, rent any
thing, sell anything, the best
and quickest results are to be
had through The Optic wants.
secosoco0so ooeoo000oc
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-20
{ lsusi ness 6 han9o q Br,tt.

Special to Tfme8ARepublican
Britt, Nov. 2O.-Mr. Charles Brown
has sold his implement business here
and expects to Depart soon for Texas,
whore he has large landed interests
ana where he intends to live and en-
cage In the cultivation of rice He has
made arrangements for the necessary
irrigation and will put in a large crop
of rice the coming season.
The Britt Light and Power Company
has changed ownership, Mr.. Walker
having sold HIS stock to Mr.. Charles n.
Brown, and the electric light and
steam heating plant will be in charge
OF Mr.. Goodman. who has recently
moved here from Leon, Ia.
The Britt flour mill Is nearly COM
pleted and will soon be in running or
der. "A very substantial plant will be
put in and Britt Will soon be making
the best -four on the road. This enter
prise has been very much needed here
and will be a great benefit to the town
and the surrounding country.
Britt 10 to be the present terminus of
the Des Moines e Northern railroad,
the company composed Of Des Moines
capitalists, headed by Arthur Reynolds.
The right of way has been nearly all
secured and the survey has been made.
We learn that work will begin as soon
as the weather will permit.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-20
EssherviIle Feels Good.

Baskerville, Nov. 20.-The Times-R Re-
publican Saturday brought us the first
official knowledge OF our population as
shown by the 1900 census. To say the
people are pleased would be putting ii
very mildly. Baskerville IL now the me-
tropolis OF this part Of the state. rank
Ing any other place within 100 miles In
either direction. We are modest and
shall not put ON airs. We have no de-
sire to snub our smaller sisters, but We
shall keep right on growing and the next
census will show us shoulder to shout
der with many Of the cities that have
been calling themselves big cities for
many years. a gain OF 112 per cent in
the past ten years ID .'all right What
place Of its size can show better? The
best Of It 10 that there has been no
boom. only . steady growth al the re-
sources OF the country have been deyel-
oped. Baskerville Il on q solid founda.
tioh and In the iipe sof future great-
ness. The census OF 1880 showed !, as;
that @ 1875 VS. !. ~ ana now Il Il 8. !
81 = Y = !! 4. ~ s9-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-20
MATTRESS FACTORY BURNS,
Onssof Fort Dodss's Ina ustriss Grip
pied by Ere. 80


Special TO TimessR epublican.
Fort Dodge, Nov. x. The Fort Dodge
mattress works were burned to the
ground Monday afternoon. The fire
started at about $3.50 from the explosion
of the gasoline engine and The flames
caught hold on the frail wooden build
ing and burned fiercely.
AT 4 o'clock the rear Of the structure,
where were stored excelsior and other
ginflammable materials, was in blaze
and altho the Aremen were working
heroically there seemed to be little
chance that moAe than the shell Of the
building could be saved. Two men,
John Splngler and John Jingree, were
working at a machine near the spot
where the explosions occurred and re-
sceived burns Of more or less serious
nature.
The building and Its contents are a
total loss. The amount Of insurance
carried cannot be ascertained. The
factory belongs to q syndicate OF Fort
Dodge capitalists. together with some
from outside OF the city. John Laafers-
weller u one OF the leading stockhold-
ero living in Fort Dodge.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-20
Chaplin Church Dedicated.

Special to Times Republican.
Chaplin. Nov. 20.-For several months
past the Congregational church OF Cha
pin has been closed to the public in con-
sequence Of the need OF repairs and the
want OF q pastor. Several weeks ago an
unanimous call was given the Rev. F.
e. Douglas. OF Toledo, Iowa, to under
take the pastorate Of the church. The.
call was accepted, but the church
needed extensive repairs and to this end
the Ladies Aid Society OF the church
had worked faithfully to accu-
mulate a fund for making these.
repairs. Their efforts were eminently
successful and on Sunday. with the
rooms newly papered, painted and car
peted. with an appropriate discourse
and exercises on Its tenth anniversary
from its first building, 1t was rededi-
Gated to the service Of God. "A new six
octave Chapel organ. also the purchase
from the ladies' accumulated fund, was
added to the conveniences, the old organ
being utilized in the lecture room for
prayer meetings. Much credit Is due the
ladies for their untiring efforts in bring
ing about these results.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-20
WAGER CAUSES DIA1N|
james Smith. d Iowa Falls. Alleged
TO Have Died - Result Of
Drink
Had Msds Wager That Hs Could
Consume Certain Quantity q
lntoxicant
People Of Lshigh Stirred Up Over
Peculiar Death II Their
Midst.
Special to Time,-Republican..

Special TO Times Republican
Iowa Falls Nov. 20. James Smith, the
BON Of Frank Smith and wife. Of the
east side. died here suddenly Sunday af-
1ternoon under somewhat peculiar cir
.cumstances. Up to about 2 p. m. he
was apparently all right. but short
time after was suddenly attacked, and
before medical assistance arrived was
past human aid. The coroner was sum
moned. but after an investigation deemed
no official action necessary, 40 1t was
shown that the deceased came to his
death from an overdose Of intoxicants.
1T IL reported that the dose was taken
on q wager that he could drink cer-
tain quantity at one drink. The funeral
was held at the Methodist church this
afternoon. Deceased wasSa young man
about 20 years OF age and had lived here
for several years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-20
Wesley News.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican,.
Wesley. Nov. 2o.-The Algona high
school boys came over Saturday to play
the high school boys Of Wesley. They
had a very interesting game. which re-
suited 15to Z in favor OF Wesley.
Tickets are on sale for the lecture
course unde, the auspices of our public
school. The first one will be on the
18th of December. Professor Brunson
and his helpers are leaving nothing un-
done to make 1t a success.
Owing to the sudden death of Mrs. T..
Aldrich. the Woodmen banquet that was
to have taken place last Wednesday
night was postponed until the evening
OF the 21st.
The sleet and snow have retarded the
husking Of corn to some extent. Farm
5ers are not half thru husking vet in this
section and are offering cents per
bushel and board for help. which is hard
to find at that price.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-20
story CITY News.

Special to TimeS-Republican
Story City. Nov. 20. The electric light
company has filed articles OF incorpora-
ton at Des Moines and the work of
putting In the plant has begun. We will
be an up-to-date town with water
works, electric lights and paved streets.
Mrs. B. NJ. Rasmussen was here from
Roland Friday visiting. She reports that
Mr.. Rasmussen had started home from
Manila and will reach here before
Christmas.
The steel gang on the Story City
branch has completed the laying Of the
new steel rails and all the men left for
Marshalltown Monday evening. The
track Is in good shape now.
Mr.. Frederick Fuller started for Cali
fornia last week on Wednesday,, and ex-
poets to make that state his home here
after.
Mrs. C.. w. Allen and daughter. Miss
Gladys, start for Los Angeles, Cal, on
Wednesday Of this week.
Jens Fortune and brother have built
a new blacksmith shop near the Nelson
& Bonde livery barn.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-20
Hampton.

Special to Times Republican.
Hampton, Nov. 20.-Mr. E. A. Beebe
returned from business trip to Mime
apolis yesterday.
The jury in the case Of the Iowa
Thresher Company ys. o. G. thinner
man disagreed after twenty hours IN
the jury room. It is understood that the
vote stood eleven to one in favor Of the
defendant.
Mr.. David Muir returned from Water
loo yesterday.
The people Of Franklin county have
done considerable talking in regard to
the biennial election law and the senti-
ment in this county is strongly in favor
that the law should be construed ac-
cordlng to legislative intent.
Quite a number from this city attend-
ed Professor Lilies lecture on "Consoli-
dalton Of Public Schools delivered at
Geneva.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-20
WILL REMAIN N KLoNDlKE.
Nv. Z. Hanna Decides 20 Winter In
Gold Regions.

w. Il. Hanna Decides 20 winter In
Gold Regions.
Special to Times epublican.
Iowa Falls. Nov. q. News has been
received here from w. L. Hanna, who
has spent three years In the Klondike
In search for the hidden gold, and
he will not return to the states, az was
intended when he left this city last
spring. He will spend the coming win
ter n'quarters that he and three COM
spanions have built on their claims
about forty miles from Nome City.
This action on Mr.. Hanna's part is
taken in order to be on the ground
early next spring and be able to work
{ the claims, which he reports very rich.
BY remaining in that section the long
delay in getting into the Klondike
country will be done away with and
much time in which to work the claims
will be gained. Mr.. Hanna spent one
winter I'M that section. but returned
here last winter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-20
Much s:orn.in Field.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times-Republlcan
Montezuma, Nov. Corn husking is
the order of the day now and has been
for some time, but owing to the wet
weather it moves slowly. "A few are
done, but there is still large amount
OF corn in the field and IL snow comes
soon some Of 1t will be out of reach till
the snow goes off. The yield hereabouts
4is estimated by those who have a
chance to know at from forty 10 sixty
bushels per acre, and the damage now
apparent from the windstornls In the
late summer runs between five and ten
bushels per acre. A few fields yere fat
tened SO completely that hogs were
turned In and gathered the crop turnout.
but there were not many such fields.