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The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20

London, Jan. l6.-The frivolity dis
played in his recent speeches by Mr.. Bal
four, the government leader in the house
Of commons, has landed what has been
known as the strongest government Of
modern times in the slough from which
extrication is difficult ii not doubtful His
light.hearted remarks, which were pleas
antly accepted by the nation when times
were good and all was well, are Offensive
to people mourning for lost sons and
deeply angered by the unprecedented re-
verses. Mr.. Balfour, II he had tried, could
not have more successfully put his coun-
trymen ON edge, and when Lord Salisbury
speaks he will have much to atone for.
The memory of Mr.. Chamberlain's "alli-
ance" speech was dying away before MIR.
Balfour put his foot still deeper in the
mire. The conservatives hope that Mr..
Balfour will follow Mr.. Chamberlain's lead
and "keep . discreet silence" A. the
Saturday Review, ONE of the governmenta
staunohest supports, puts 1t, 'ths admin.
istration is now face to face not with the
opposition but the nation. Il IL crisis
out Of which several must come with rep.
utations smirched and possibly result iu
the wreck Of the government"
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20

Bellsville, ILL.,. Jan. l6.-Thirty prison
ers in the st. Clair county Jail made =
break for liberty Ono Of them was NOR
tally wounded. The sheriff was wounded.
Turnkey Fred Phillips opened the door to
the cage to give the prisoners their supper.
As trusty pinioned his arms the others
rushed out OF the cage The turnkey was
forced into corner and handcutfed and
his revolver and keys were taken from
him. His cries for help were heard BY
Sheriff Barniskal, who was ct supper. A.
he ran up the stairs Ed Rvely, prisoner,
fired at him. he threw his left arm ever
his heart and received the bullet in his
forearm. He shot the prisoner twice. One
bullet entered his abdomen and he = dy.
ing. When the police arrived In answer IA
riot call they could not get into the
Jail until the doors had been broken down
with sledge hammers. The prisoners weyl
then driven back into their cells.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20

Austin, Tex, Jan. l7.-At Bastrup,
Tex, Arthur Burford. son Of Sheriff
Burford, Of Colorado county, Texas, was
instantly killed and William Clements,
deputy, mortally wounded. A bystander,
whose name was not learned, was slightly
wounded. Walter Reese, James Coleman
and Thomas Daniel are in Jail at Bastrup
as principals in the shooting with a num-
Der of other men, names not learned, as
accessories. All the participants in the
tragedy were in Bastrup in connection
with murder case on change Of venue
from Colorado county.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20
Collision at Hillyard.

Spokane, Jan. 20.-Rushing at top
speed through the binding fog, heavy
freight crashed into the rear car of the
east bound passenger at Hillyard. The
rear sleeper was shattered. In an instant
the air was filed with clouds of scald.
ing steam, through which came the cries
of the wounded and the shouts OF the
startled passengers.
II is no wonder that eight were wound
ed; the miracle is that q score of people
were not killed. Even as it was, had it
not been for the presence OF mind OF a
Spokane man, Mr.. c. H. James, one
victim, Mrs. Clark Smith, wife Of the un'
dertaker Of this city, would have met q
terrible death, pinned down by the wreck
and suffocated by the scalding clouds.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20
.BOERS AMBUSHED BRITISH.
GIVE UP AFTER SEVERE FIGHT.
Some Escaped, Remainder Killed or
Captured-Baller'sR Report = Boers
Putting Up Great riEht-A Ru-
NOR Denied.

Rensberg, Jan. 2O.--A patrol composed
Of Is men Of the New South Wales lanc-
crs and South Australians was ambushed
by the Beers and overwhelmed after se.
we're fight. Eight Of the detachment es-
capped and have arrived in camp. The re-
mainder were killed and captured. Later
a patrol visited the scene of the fight and
found one dead Australian and one
wounded man.
A number Of dead Beers and horses also
We're found, showing that the Australians
had made gallant fight before surren-
dering. 1t appears that when the Aus.
tralians encountered the first body Of
Beers and found their retreat cut of they
galloped for nearby kopje, hoping to
beat of the Beers, but on arriving they
icund another force Of the burghers eoil-
cealed.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20

Montreal, Jan. l0.-Thers ID fear Of the
Canadian indiana in the northwest riaing
owing to TIE withdrawal Of some Of the
mounted police for the Transvaa. The
condition Ia considered serious. Clifford
Sifton, minister of the interior, and the
commissioner have telegraphed the Indian
agents to warn the Indians that niiscon-
duct on their part will mean stoppage
Of the government bounty and any out
break viii be suppressed by force. The
white men and half f-breeds who have been
doing their best to foment trouble win BE-
made to leave the country.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20
Bitterne.s Prevailed.

Washington, Jan. IA spirited de-
bate on the Philippine question occupied
the senate's attention Tuesday. Senator
Berry, OF Arkansas, first addressed the
senate in support Of the resolution recent
ly introduced by Senator Bacon, OF Geor'
gia, regarding the disposition of the Phil
ippines.
He was followed by Senator Pettigrew
of South Dakota, in support of his reso'
luton of inquiry. Senavor Pettigrew was
very bitter In his attack on the admins
tration.
Senator Wolcott, Of Colorado. replied ts
Senator Pettigrew, scatningly arraignine
the South Dakota senator tor tne atti
tude he had assumed on the Philippine
question.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20
Report From. Buller.

London, Jan. 2O.-The war Office has
received the following dispatch from Cen
eral Roberts at Cape Town, dated today:
II have received telegram from bui-
Ter stating that one brigade and a how
itzer battery have crossed the Tugela riv-
er at Potgieters drift.
''Five miles farther west, at Trichards
drift, General Warren has thrown u pom
toon bridge over the river. By this part
Of his force crossed yesterday. The .e-
mainder is expected by this morning to
be on the north bank. Warren hopes
he will be able to turn the enemy's posi-
tion, which is five miles of to his right
front and is being strongly intrenched." !"
While Warrens force was crossing the
Tugela river, Beers occupied thlckly
wooded position one mile north Of the riv-
er and sent several volleys into the ad.
vance guard. The British replied and the
artillery opened on a neighboring kopje.
As the British pushed across the river
the Boers found their position unc0m-
Portable and retired to the hills. lmnlc-
diately after the pentoon bridge was COM
pleted the whole British force crossed. 1t
Is thought probable that combined for.
ward movement has since developed.In the
meanwhile the naval guns on Schwartz
kop have been persistently shelling the
Boer intrenchments facing the kopjes oc-
cupied by Ittleton's brigade.
That the British advance in north.
easterly direction will be fiercely resisted
is fully anticipated. The Boer strength
is probably superior to the British and
the dispatches show that the burghers o.
cupy strong positions.
There is doubt as to whether Sproen.
kop, occupied by Warren, is identical with
Splonkop. If 80, the British are within
few miles Of the scenes Of earlier con.
fiicts between Whites forces and the in
yading Free Staters, whence there Is q
good road direct to LadysMith.
"A Cape Town dispatch says it Is per
sistently reported there that Ladysmiti
has been relieved.
The rumors from Cape Town that Lady
smith is already relieved are apparently
ahead of the facts.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20

New York, Jan. l6.-A Manila special
says:
Bubonic plague has broken out within
the city limits Three cases have been
discovered and horses are now being in
noculated to obtain serum. Other precau-
tions are being taken and a strict quaran.
tine has been established. Many inspect
ors are now at work and there will be
a thorough canvass Of the crowded city.
It is believed that an epidemic is not likely
to occur.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20
To Buila the Canal.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE senate COM
mittee ON inter-oceanic canals has agreed
unanimously to report the bill for the
construction of the Nicaragua canal. The
bill is the same as that reported favora-
bly, in the house by the committee on
interstate and foreign commerce with a
few verbal amendments.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20

Minot, N. D., Jan. l6.-A strike Of se.
rious proportions is threatened by the
freight train operatives Of the Great
Northern. At an informal meeting the
trainmen held here it was decided to &C
out this week unless modification Of
the rules to compel freight crews to do
the switching at terminal points was
granted.
In case the men go out the entire sys-
tenn will be affected.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20

San Francisco, Jan. 1.-THE steamer
emma has arrived here from the orient
via Honolulu, but anchored off that port.
the Hawaiian mail being carried out 10
the line on tugs. Up to January there
had been 10 cases Of plague. The disease
is now thought to be well under the con.
troll of the health authorities.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20

There is NO smallpox at wardner.

There is NO smallpox at Wardner.
The Potlatch Ii on q rampage. The
report is that Kendrick is inundated
and several people drowned.
Wardner has experienced sure but
steady growth this winter. amounting
almost to q building boom.
Senator Shoup will introduce bill
increasing the limit Of the cost Of the
Boise public building from $4,000 to
$500, 900.
Small & Emery have purchased site
for their mill about q mile above town
to the east. They will move their
plant sometime during the next month.
Burglars at Lewiston entered
three buildings but got small booty.
Four revolvers. . few dollars and sledge
hammer comprised the spoils Of the
night
Four new smallpox cases have devel-
oped in Moscow during the past week.
and the situation is becoming serious.
Mrs. Fred Heir. living on Third street,
has the disease.
As the results of row ON the Nez
Perce reservation Lee Phinney, half
breed, is In q serious condition. John.
ny Low welded q rifle and skipped.
George Woodland gave himself up. A
joyous trio.
Acting for the State Land Board,
Ben Gray has made sale Of 400 acres
Of land in Blaine county. IL miles below
HALEY, to Frank r. and T. H. 0ooding.
The land brought from $40 to $13 per
acre, the total amount realized being
| $4,000.
A comparison Of the records Of Sho.
shone county for the past two years
shows q wonderful increase in 1899.
particularly during the last six months
OF the year, after the authority Of the
state had been invoked to bring order
out Of chaos which had existed here 60
long.
Section Director Blandford Of the
weather bureau has completed his re
port of the meteorological conditions
prevailing in Boise during the year
1899. 1t is shown that the highest
temperature reached was ZOE in July
and the lowest 3 degrees below zero ir
February.
| Ploughing has been going on In Lew
iston valley during the entire winter
Hank Trimble. one Of the largest whea
farmers In that vicinity, reports whea
sown during the last ten days IL sprout
ing. Mr.. Trimble has 1900 acres II
grain. and looks forward to the harvest
ing Of big crop this year.
The state treasurer has notified Mis-
French, superintendent Of public In
struction. that there is $11.388.39 OF
hand for the semi-annual apportion
ment among the counties Of the stat
for school purposes. This is $S,207.4|
more than was ever before available II
January for this purpose. This re
suits from the effective work done las
year In leasing lands in the north TO
wheat growing purposes.
Although county taxes become delin
quent on the first Monday In January
Assessor Daily. following the establish
ed custom, has not yet added the penal
ty. So far something over $4,000 ha
been collected. The total amount Q
/, the taxes is 100000. The commits
sioners will decide how much time vii
elapse before the penalty will take q
feet.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20
For Negro Protection.

Washington, Jan. l7.-At recent ses-
sion of the senate, Senator Cullom pre-
sented petition handsomely bound and
signed by $500 colored persons asking for
legislation such as will protect the col
ored people from the "barbarous tactics
of lynching and burning colored men,"
Senator Hoar said that he believed thai
every senator would be glad to have such
measures adopted as would suppress the
wrong doing and enable the officials to
enforce the laws.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20

Chicago, Jan. l7.-James Fitzgerald,
Irish handball champion, and his partner,
Louis Keegan, defeated William Carney,
champion Of the world, and his partner,
Captain Ward, three out Of Ave games.
The games were all well contested.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20

Washington, Jan. l7.-John Barrett's
statement that Senator Hoars anti-ex-
pansion speech was Tue cause which pre-
cipitated the Phi..ppine insurrection is
NO news to administration officials here.
1t cost something over $4,000 in cable
tolls to send Senator Hoar's message OF
sympathy and comfort to the rebellious
TagalOs. Andrew Carnegie paid the bill.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20
Ran Down by . Ferry.

San Francisco, Jan. 20.-A small boat
containing two Italian fishermen was run
down on the bay by the ferry boat San
Rafael. Geronimo lliveria was drowned,
and his companion, Andrew castagnoia'
saved himself by clutching the steamer
paddle wheel as she slowed down. lie
held on until assistance came from the
ferry boat employees.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20
Murder and Suicide.

Columbia, Ga, Jan. l7.-Captain j. w.
Murphy, cashier Of the Third National
bank Of this place, shot and killed the
teller, p. f. Schulze, and then killed him.
self just after the bank opened.
Murphy, who did the shooting, has
been in iii health lately, and it il believed
was temporarily insane while the shoot
ing was done. Both of the dead men
have been close friends for years.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20
American Goods Released.

Washington, Jan. l8.-Secretary M
State Hay says that the British govern
ment had released the American goods on
the Dutch vessel Maria and that they were
now in Delagoa bay. The goods consist
Of -four and other provisions which ths
English authorities seized a. contraband
Of war, intended for the use Of the Trans-
vaal troopa
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20

Memphis, Jan. ia negro named An
derson Guss was found hanging to the
limb Of tree near Hendgin, Tenn. It h
supposed he was lynched for aiding in the
escape of the Gineraly brothers (colored). /.
who recently murdered two officers mean
Ripley, Tenn.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20

WARDNER. Idaho. Jan. 3o.-The latest
Wardner tragedy was when Walter Taylor
shot and instantly killed Ed lie Roy In q
house Of ili-repute located on the south
side Of Milo creek, about 10 rods from the
Last Chance mill.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE president
sent the following nominations for post
masters to the senate:
Montana - Walter Anderson, Red
Lodge; j. C. Kicker, Havre.
Idaho-Francis Ball, POcatello.
Oregon-.H. H. Riddel, The Dalles; J.
p. Smith, Lebanon; E II. Woodward,
Newberg.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20
dawson City Fire.

Tacoma, Jan. l7.-Word has been re-
ceived here of a big fire at Dawson in
which the loss was over 100000. The
water system played out and it was i'm.
possible to get the FIRE under control till
great damage had resulted. Many homes
were destroyed and there is said to be
great deal of suffering as result.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20
Took silver Only.

Buffalo, N. Y, Jan. ia special says
that five men attempted to rob the Bank
Of Rushford, Allegheny county. Dynamite.
was used but only the outer door Of the
safe was opened. Currency to the amount
of $l85 and seven dollars in silver were
in this apartment. In their hurry the
thieves overlooked the currency, but took
the silver.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20
Warship Is Aground.

st. Petersburg, Jan. 20-The Russian
ironclad Poltava, OF 10000 tons, is dan
gerously ashore near Lbau, on the Pal
tic. The vessel was constructed at St.
Petersburg III 1904 at q cost of s5,495,.
ONO.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20
Fire In Iowa City.

Iowa City, Iowa, Jan l6.-Fire de.
stroyed an entire business block, entailing
loss estimated at &l5OOO0. The firms
burned out are Price, Keith 4 Co., Jew.
elers; MrA ]. w. D. Horn, dry goodss
8. c. Lenner, groceries.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20

Leadville, COL, Jan. 20.-Two masked
men held up Golob saloon on Harrison
avenue. Jerry Ryan, the bartender, re-
fused to throw up his hands and was
shot twice by one Of the robbers, dying
instantly. The robbers fled.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20

Spokane, Jan. l6.-Twice In So minutes
did the huge Hall Adali throw both Doc
Mcmillan and Lewis Cannon. With eight
minutes to spare, the Terrible Turk full
filed his contract to score four downs
against the two champions inside an hour
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20

New York, Jan. l6.-Three people were
burned to death in Z fire In two-stofy
frame dwelling on Pine street, Corona,
l. /. They are: Elizabeth Campbsll,
aged 40; Jennie Campbell, aged "a; Archie
Campbell, aged TO- The cause Of the Are
Is unknown.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20

Boston, Mass, Jan. l7.-H. G. Vain.
wright L Co., bankers and brokers Of this
city, have made an assignment.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20

Deer Trail No. 2 and Bonanza cem-
panies may combine. Both are con-
trolled in Toronto.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20

Butte, Mont, Jan. l6.-By the prssna-
ture explosion Of blast ON the l7O0-foot
level Of the Mountain Consolidated mine
Peter Sullivan and Thomas Smith were
instantly killed. Both were single men.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20

The mass Of lava elected from vesuv-
ius since 1896 amounts to $4,000, 900 Gu
bic meters.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-20

Warrington, Jan. 1.-THE total Of the
Lawton fund now amounts to over &c.,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-02-09
Nav NA1uRAL cas- coRpoRATIoNI
Has a Charter Win an authorized
Capital Of IS, 600, 900.

The West Fork OIL and Natural Gas
Company has secured its charter. The
company is organized for the! main
purpose Of developing the oil and gas
territory Of 1000 acres recently secured
from j. p. Martin, OF Xenia, Ohio,
which lies Just west Of this city and
upon which are the Stealey and Mines
gassers. 1t is empowered to lay pipe
system for marketing the oil and gas
and willprobably in the near future
secure franchise to lay its pipes IN
the city.
The subscribed stock is $4,000 with
$500 paid up, and an authorized
capital Of Is, 900, 600.
The incorporotors are John Kobe
gard, p. H. Koblegard, John L. Ruhl,
j. /. Alexander, E. R. Davis, 9. p.
Pride, BE. Robinson, G. W. Lynch,
]. r. Adams, William Thompson, n.
L. Wells, F. B. Haymaker, ]. B. Sup
Ter, Arthur Parsons, r. NJ. Orr, Laura
Candy, W. p. Candy, T. NJ. Hood, b.
B. Stout, @. A. Morrison, j. T. nigh
ram, Glare Connolly, Gus Mack, Lyle
A. Smith and Writ Lewis.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-02-09
OLD COMPANY K. coMpLlMEHTED'
II was enc Of The bsstin the Service
and will be revived.

An order has been issued says the
Morgantown Dominion, to the effect
that there will be but nine companies
to each regiment Of National Guards
for the present and that those which
will not attend to business ina proper
manner will be mustered out. Two
or three of those attached to the First
regiment come under this ban and
they will be gotten rid OF as soon as
possible.
The orders getting rid Of these may
be expected at any time. Their places
will be filed by new companies which
are to be raised in Sistersville and
Clarksburg. The former place is now
hard at work and has company that
will make a cracker jack.
Clarksburg always had fine CONF
pany and steps are being taken to re-
vtye old K. which was one of the best
In the service. The attention OF mill
tary men up there will be called to the
need Of a company ut that place and
they will go to work at once getting
1t In shape for to be mustered In.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-02-09
SHAFT OF ". va. COAL
To be Sent to Paris Exposition by the
w. Va. Central 6 Pitts. Railway Co.


The West Virginia Central and
Pittsburg Railway Company shipped
Monday from its Elk Garden Mines,
Mr.. W. 7. Blackiston, superintend-
ent, to Mr.. Frederick j. G. Skilf, direc-
tor Of the Department OF Mining,
Paris Exposition, 1900, Fort avenue
warehouse Locust Point, Baltimore,
Nd, section Of coal fifteen inches
square and eleven feet one inch high,
for shipment to Paris on the steamship
Prairie, which sailed on Wednesday
the 18th. This is one Of the largest
.sshafts. Of coal ever taken from a
mine. The order for this shaft came
on Friday at noon, and the work was
done and the shaft ready for shipment
at 3 p. m. Monday. This was quick
work.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-02-09
win Talk Over a Cable.

Aforce Of men Is employed stringing
1000 feet of cable for the Clarksburg
Telephone company, the object being
81 do away with SO many wires on the
W lies, and to overcome what is known
as,induction. This improvement will
not only give greater privacy to the
ines, but will be materially helpful in
@ ssening the danger to traffic from
= ;Alling poles and preventing the annoy
ing influences Of electric storms. Ar
engagements are being made to run
fun metallic circuit and no pains are
being spared in making all the latest
;impiS 9ieH& 5ts known to telephony.
N IN stats fupon good authority that
I'LL 2the mar future this company'S
system in Clarlsburg will be connected
With Marietta, Cincinnati and Chicago
BY long distance lines.