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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-19
SAYS HoAR CAUSED WAR.
E1-Minister Barratt to siam says Hoar',
Speech Caused Filipino Outbreak

E1-Minister Barrntt to Siam Says Hoar's
Speech Caused Filipino Outbreak
Chicago, January 16-John Rarratt,
ex-United States minister TO Siam, for
the first time publicly named Senator
Hoar at Lake Forest university as the
senator whose anti-expansion speech
was cabled to Hongkong and subse.
quently put in the hands Of the Filipino
soldiers, causing, as Mr. Barrett be.
heved, the open instruction.
Frequently this speech and its pre-.
sumed effect have been mentioned, and
the reading public has connected the
name of Senator Hoar with it, and ii
is pro bable that Mr.. Barrett would not
have used the lawmakers name on this
occasion had he not been facing an au.
dience known to be largely hostile to
the administration policy in the ORR.
entail islands.
The message was cabled to Paris in
fragments in cipher, and then put to-
gether and eabled to Hongkong to the
Filipino junta. protest was M ade
against its being sent to Manila, as the
object was apparently to engender
strife, but it was unavailinp.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-19
Mules Must be fascinated.

New Orleans, JAN 20-The American
mule must be vaecinated before he can
be enlisted in the British army service
IN South Africa in the future. The
admiralty has passed upon his case and
the decree is final. seventy-five OF 100
of the mules died of CHAMBERS, Dr.
kindred disease, after they were landed
on African soil. The animals are sep
arated, temperature taken and virus
injected. The vaccination Of the ami
mails is what caused the delay in load
ing the transport corintha.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-19
Tarln ln PORTO Rico.

Washington, Jan. 1s.-The principal
subject of discussion at the cabinet
meeting yesterday was the unsatisfac-
tory status of Porto Rico. The presi-
dent and the members of the cabinet
are very much in earnest in their adj
vocacy of action by congress and par
ticularly desire a material reduction
in the present tariff duties on imports
from Porto Rico to the United States
In fact it was stated that an entire re-
mova1 of the duties would be emineutly
satisfactory should congress so decide
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-19
KENTUCKY TRAGEDY.
Fdur Prominent Men Killed in a Fight in
Hotel Lobby.

Frankfort, KY, Jan. 1s.-A shocking
tragedy, in which the lives of three
prominent men were sacrificed and that
Of fourth hangs by slender thread,
while two others miraculously escaped
with painful injuries, occurred here
yesterday. The principals in the trag-
edy were ex-Congressman David G.
Colson of Middlesboro, and Lieutenant
Ethelbert Scott OF Somerset Scott was
shot six times by Colson and almost in
stantly killed.
Luther w. Demarree, assistant post
master Mt Shelbyville, an innocent by
stander, was shot three times and died
instantly.
Charles Julian, another bystander,
was shot and died an hour later
Captain B. i. Golden, of Barbours-
vile, commonwealth attorney of the
Twenty-seventh judicial district, was
shot in the back and is not expected to
survive the night
Colonel Colson himself was shot twice
IN the arm. Harry McEwing of Louis
vile was shot in the foot, and w. o.
Ridpatch of Chicago sustained broken
leg by the lifeless form OF Scott falling
against him as 1t rolled down the stair
way.
Colonel Colson has long been prom
inent figure in kentucky politics. He
served two terms in congress and de-
clined a denomination at the hands Of
the Republican party Of the Eleventh
district in 1895 in order to accept the
colonelcy of the Fourth Kentucky regi-
ment in the Spanish war.
Scott was a lieutenant and Golden
was captain of a cavalry troop in Col
sons regiment, and the trouble which
led up to the tragedy began then. A
feud sprang up between Colson and
Scott while the troops were in camp at
Admission, Ala, and in this, it is said
by Colson's friends, Captain Golden was
warm partisan of Scott
The trouble between them at that
time eliminated in u meeting between
them in restaurant, which resul ted in
Colson being shot by Scout The regi-
ment was shortly afterward mustered
out of the service as a result of the feud
between the officers and the serious
charges and counter-charges which
theyhad made at Washington against
each other as officers
Scott was nephew of Ex-Governor
Bradley
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-19
Raissr Dlsllkes sallabuyy.

Berlin, Jan. l7-Emperor William
still takes the deepest interest in the
Bundesrath incident and holds FREQUENT
conferences on the subject with fhe
foreign secretary. Count Won Ruelor,
The emperor is still furious about the
seizure, which he regards as particu-
larry ungraceful and uncalled for on
the part of Great Britain, inasmuch ne
be was led TO believe during his recent
visit that England would hereafter do
everything in her power to preserve
amicable relations In view Of All This
His Majesty regards the seizure of Ger.
man vessels as apparent bad faith on
the part of Lord Salisbury
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-19
MIDDLE I'M KENTUCKY.
Likely That it win Require a Year TO Dc
eide 1t,

eide 1t,
Frankfort, KY, Jan 16.-The Re
publican leaders claim to have encour.
aging news from the lawyers who are
representing the Republican contes-
tees. They claim to have assurances
from that quarter that even should
Governor Taylor and Lieutenant Gov
ernor Marshall be unseated by the
legislature they will institute proceed.
ings before Federal Judge Evans at
Louisville to restrain the Democratic
contestants from taking the Offices,
and that year or more will elapse be-
fore the case can be finally decided, as
1t will be carried up to the supreme
court no matter how it might be de.
cided by the inferior courts. Mean.
while they say that the Republicans
will hold the offices.
Senator Goebers attorneys and the
Goebel leaders generally do not think
there is anything in this claim as they
insist that no federal question is in.
volved and the case, if fled, would have
no standing in the federal courts.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-19
LIVE STOCK CONVENTION.
Five Thousand stockmen Gather at Fort
Worth


Fort Worth, Tex, Jan. 1s.-The
third animal convention of the Ma
tional Live Stock convention is now in
session here, with an attendance esti-
mated at 5000.
The question of leasing arid lands
will claim considerable attention. The
Chicago terminal charges on cattle
shipments is in fair way to settle
ment.
The Wyoming delegation offered a
resolution calling on Congress to
admit Arizona, New Mexico and Okla
homa to statehood. A resolution was
introduced asking the convention to
endorse the Senate bill empowering
the Interstate commerce commission
to correct unjust railroad diserimina-
ton and to empower the commission
to Fix maximum and minimum rates.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-19
FLOODS in IDAHO.
EendrIck Almost Swept AWAy-Threo Lives
Lost.

Lost
Kendriek, Ida, Jan. 16.-As a result
of the sudden food in the Potlatch
river, three lives are known to have
been lost, fears are expressed for others.
twenty houses here have been swept
away, stores are flooded, railroad tracks
and bridges have been swept away and
many people have fed to the adjacent
hills.
Street Commissioner Hamblin and
family tried to escape from the flooded
district in a buggy. The vehicle was
overturned and three children were
drowned. Mr.. Hamblin was brought
to the bank after a daring rescue by
John Long Mrs. Hamblin was found
in the morning on the top of dwell
ing, half dead from exposure and grief
The flood carried away half the ware
house of the Kendrick Grain company
in which was stored so, 600 bushels OF
wheat.
AT midnight the flood began to re-
cede slowly, but there was still three
feet of water in the stores, and the
telephone operator who sent the mes
sage to the outside world stood waist
deep in the cold water.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-19
Bors stop Parsanr.r rr.in

Boise, Ida, Jan. 15.-The local train
running between Boise and Huntington
had a peculiar experience yesterday.
when near Ontario tho torpedo signal
to stop was heard, and as two persons
had been seen q short distance back.
the train was backed up to see what
was the matter. The parties proved to
be two boys, one 10. tho other Is, and
they were armed with rifles. When
they saw tho train backing up they ran,
and the trainmen after them. They
were captured, and admitted that thev
placed the cartridges on the track, but
declined to say why they did so. After
lecturing them the trainmen permitted
them to depart.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-19
Attempt to AsIassinate 4 Judge.

st. Paul, Jan. Thames Welch made
desperate attempt yesterday to assas-
mate Judge William Lochran of the
federal court. Weleh had damage
suit against the Northern Pacific for
being thrown off train at Mandan,
n. D. After trial lasting three days
Judge Lochran took the case from the
jury and delivered verdict for the
defendant.
Weleh appeared at Judge Lochran's
chambers and leveled revolver at the
judge. Court Crier Conway knocked
Weleh down before he could shoot.
Weleh was disarmed but jumped from
the second floor window and ran. He
was captured and arrested. WEIGH is
a partial paralytic, 80 years old.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-19
Woleott ArraIgns Pett!rre,y.

Washington, Jan. 17.-Mr. Rolcott
(Rep. Colo, replying to Mr.. Pettigrew's
speech OF last week on the Philippine
question, seathingly arraigned the
South Dakota senator for the attitude
he had assumed on the question. He
declared his belief that if Aguinaldo
himself occupied the seat in the senate
occupied by Mr.. Pettigrew, represent
ing the people of South Dakota who
had sent their sons as soldiers to the
Philippines, he would be too patriotic
too devoted to the interests of the
country, to assume the attitude as
Humed by the present South Dakota
senator. Mr.. Wolcott adverted also 10
the speech recently delivered bv Mr..
Beveridge rep. Ind J sharply critics.
ing it for the spirit of greed which
seemed to animate the senator in MAX.
ing such deliverance.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-19
EXCLUDE ROBERTS.
COMMITTEES so DECIDE BY A
VOTE OF TO 2.
Statement Ct Facts Agreed Upon UnanI-
mously-Mlnority Favored Seating and
Then ExPeIiing tho Utah Man.

Washington, Jan, l9-The special
committee of the house of representa-
tives to investigate the case of Brig
ham II. Roberts Of Utah has reached
final conclusion.
On the polygamous status OF Mr..
Roberts the committee was unanimous
and agreed upon formal statement
of facts. On the question of procedure
to be adopted the committee was di-
vided
The majority, consisting of all the
members except Littiefeld of Maine
and DeArmond of Missouri, favored
exclusion at the outset. Messrs. Lit
tlefield and DeArmond will make a
minority report favorable to seating
Roberts on his prima facie rights and
then expelling him.
The statement Of facts found by the
committee is as follows:
I'VE find that b. II. Roberts was
elected as preventative to the FIT
ty-sixth congress from the state of
Utah, and was at the date of his cleo
ton above the age OF 25 years; that
he bad been for more than seven
years naturalized citizen of the
United States and was an inhabitaut
of the state of Utah.
'We further find that about 1878 he
married Louisa Smith. his first and
lawful wife, with whom he has ever
since lived, and who, since their mar
riage, has borne him six children.
About 1855 he married as his plural
wife Celia Dibble, with whom he has
ever since lived as such, and who
since such marriage has borne him six
children, of which the last were twins,
born August II, 1897.
That some years after his said mar
rage to Celia Dibble he contracted
another plural marriage with Margaret
c. Shipp, with whom he has ever since
lived in the habit and repute of mar
riage. Your committee is unable to fix
the exact date of this marriage. It
does not appear that he held her out as
his wife before January ], 1897, or that
before that date she held him out as
her husband, or that before that date
they were reputed 10 be husband and
wife.
THAT these facts were generally
known in Utah, publicly charged
against him dnriug his campaign for.
election and were not denied by him.
That the testimony bearing on these
facts was taken in the presence Of Mr.
Roberts, and that he fully eross-exam.
ined the witnesses but declined to place
himself on the witness stand
A resolution to report in favor Of
seating Roberts aud then expelling hin,
was voted down. resolution TO ex-
clude him carried as follows:
Yeas-Tayler o. Freare. Morris and
Mcpherson. Republicans; Lanham and
Miers, Democrats.
Nays-Littlefcld, Republican, De-
Almond, Democrat.
Chairman Taylor was authorized to
prepare the majority report, and it will
be ready within two or three days and
will come before the house some time
next week
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-19
RAILROAD SWEET AWAY.
Northern Pacific Branch May Not be ABB,
to Operate Before March.

northern Pacific Branch May Not be Able
to Operate Before March.
Juliaette, Ida, Jan 10 Railroad
men say that for miles along the Pot
latch there is no vestige of track, ties
or road bed. Some believe the North
ern Pacific will not be able to run
trains over this branch before March.
A man just arrived from Ferguson's
camp on the Potlatch, six miles below
here, says the food carried away the
tents, provisions and everything NOV
able. ALI the men are SAFE This in
formant says every bridge and every
yard of track between Ju1iae ito and
the Clearwater river has been washed
out
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-19
kENDRIcK STILL UNDER WATER.


Course OF River Changed, Resulting in Loss
or Thousands of Dollars TO Merchants.
Moscow, Ida, Jan. 1.-THE water 10
the Big Potlatch river is receding. but
large part of the town of Kendrick is
still under water The change OF the
river current toward the town is said
to be partly the result Of a recent train
wreck. Many tons of steel rails were
left in the river This caught the drift
wood and formed dam, which diverted
the channel and turned it toward the
main street Of Kendricl. The stores
will lose thousands of dollars in ruined
goods, as in many of the buildings the
water was waist deep
The tracks of the Northern Pacific
railway for miles between Vollmer and
Lewiston are washed out. Strange as
1t may seem, one of the sorest needs OF
hendrick is drinking water, as the
waterworks and wells are ruined. The
water is all muddy and not fit to use
An engine and passenger train lie on
the sidetrack near the depot and can 90
neither forward nor backward. For
long distance the river now runs where
the railroad grade was. 1t will take.
in the opinion of railroad men. three
months to repair the road.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-19
HoAR DECLINES TO TALK.
Refuses to Notice shs statemsnt Made h,
Mr.. Barrntt

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Hoar
has declined to take any notice of the
statements attributed to Mr.. Barrett
ex-Minister to Siam, in an address on
the Philippine question. The senator
said that General otis's reports gave
the fullest account of the events that
led to hostilities and that he expects,
rs he has already given notice. to
deal with the whole matter in the
senate.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-19
COMPULSORY VACCINATION.


' A1SeAe DoAFu OF Health VIII Enforco
Vaccination of schoo children.
Salt Lake City, Jan. 1.-THE citv
board of health met last night and
adopted resolution providing that a
mandatory notice be sent to the board
OF education requiring that body TO
prohibit unvacciuated children from
attending the public schools. This
determination was arrived at after
considering the opinion submitted bv
City Attorney Stephens, which stated
that the board of health had ample
power to make such demand. Il
was also determined to make a similar
requirement of the University regents
and the heads of all private schools in
the city.
Mayor Thompson, Health Commits
sioner King and Dir. Fisher constitute
the board Of health. DIR. Beatty, sec.
rotary Of the state board of health. at
tended the meeting.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-19
COMBINED FORWARD MOVE
What the Dispatches From south Arr,ca
Indicate.


Indicate.
London, Jan. l7.-Up to the present
the reported crossing of the Tupela
river by General Warren's division re-
mains but rumor. Nevertheless. the
whole tenor of such news as has been
dribbled in from South Africa during
the last forty-eight hours indicates that
combined forward movement of n
comprehensive character is proceed
ing.
II Is not necessary to believe the un-
confirmed stories of the Beers being IN
run retreat from Colenso, because it
mas been learned that a column Is pro
ceeding via Weenen to Helpmaaker to
cut Off their retreat But, at the same
time, credible information from many
sources indisputably points to momen-
tons changes in the disposition of the
republican forces.
Adyices from Pietermaritzburg dated
Saturday, January 10, say that since
thelr defeat on January 6, the Beers
nave been removing their guns from
the positions south of Ladysmith. The
same dispatch confirms the report that
the Thirteenth Hussars reached Gro
olerskloof without meeting the Beers.
AS the trenches at Groblersxloof were
perhaps the strongest position held by
the burghers, their vacation has con-
slderably astonished the British,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-19
PATRIOTIC ARMY oFFtcER.
Declines 60 Accept Pay for Services Rem
dered His Country

aeFed His Country.
New York, Jan. 1s.-William A. En-.
glish, son Of the former Democratic
yice-presidential candidate from In
diana, and captain of volunteers in
the war with Spain. has returned to
the treasury check for s1,172 sent
him for his services with the statement
that he would not accept pay for ser.
vice TO his country in time of danger.
1t is the only case of the kind in the
Spanish war.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-19
WILL STAND TOGETHER.
British Cabinet WIN Not Permit IndIv,dusI
Member TO Suffer.

Member TO Suffer.
London, Jan. 1.-THE Birmingham
Mail, the organ of Joseph Chamberlain.
says: We understand, on the highest
authority, that If the government is
defeated in parliament on the question
OF the war, the cabinet win Immediate
ly appeal to the country, all the minis
tiers having decided to stand to-
gether and not 10 permit any in
dividual minister to be made a seaps.
goat"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-19
DRAINAGE CANAL TROUBLE.
Missouri oniciaIs object to Having chicago
Drainage Pass ST LnnIs

Drainage Pass st. Louis.
st. Louis, Jan. Is.-Goyernor Lon N
Stephens and Attorney-Genera1 Grow
have left here for Washington, where
the latter will institute proceedings in
the United States supreme court
against the city of Chicago and the
trustees of the Chicago Drainage canal.
to restrain them from turning the
water from the Chicago Drainage ca
nal into the Mississippi river.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-19
BULLER SURPRISED RoERs1
Makes Dash and Crosses the Tugela an
na........a...-.. G

Occupies Strong Position.
London, Jan. 19.-General Butler
completely surprised the Beers ard
occupied the hills beyond Potgieter's
drift, fifteen miles west of Colensp
The report says Lord Dundonald, 10y a
dashing movement, occupied the hills
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-19

above Potgieter's drift, fifteen miles
west of Colenso, taking the Beers com
pletely by surprise. General Lyttle-
toms brigade followed and shelled the
Beers with Howitzers. General War
rens force crossed five miles above.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-05-04
Death Of a Former OLYMPIA Girl.

The Evening Republican, of the
9th ult., published at Baker City, Or
egon, gives an account. of the death Of
Miss Aurilla G. Sullivan, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Sullivan, who re-
sided in this city about four years
and left this place to found a new
home in Oregon in 1896. Deceased
was born at Honey Grove, Iowa, June
25th, 1876. She came with her pa.
rents to Olympia about eight years
ago, and was we'll and favorably
known to many of our people during
her residence here. She was stricken
with paralysis on the 23d of February,
while in attendance upon her sister
Altura, who was ill in a hospital, and
from that day she gradually sank I'M
til death relieved her from suffering.
April 10th consultation of physi-
clans was held and it was decided that
an operation should be performed as a
last resort for life. This was done on
the day of her death, but the effort
was unavailing. Miss Sullivan was a
young lady of good education, and
was beloved by her companions. Her
kindly traits of character knit around
her life the closest ties OF friendship,
and her burial, which was under the
auspices Ct the Eastern Star, of which
she was member, was attended by
many sincere mourners. A heart
pang is felt here for the bereaved pa
rents and family.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-05-04
A Terrible Mine Disaster.

About 1890 o'clock Monday morn
ing an explosion killed upwards OF 200
wOrkmen in one of the mines of the
Pleasant Valley Coal Co., at Schofeld,
Utah. 1t was known that from 300 to
400 men were in the mine at the time
of the explosion, aud half the latter
number have been accounted for by
the corpses taken from the pit. The
cause of the explosion, is a mystery as
the mine, after operation for over 20
years had the reputation of being one
of the best ventilated and most thor
oughly protected mines Of the west.
Many of the victims were Americans
from Utah with a small proportion
from Tennessee and Colorado.
Among the victims were twenty
boys, who had been employed as
" cOuplers" and trap boys"
A large number OF the victims were
married men, and the scenes about
the mine-pit and the village OF Scho-
field, is beyond the power of words to
describe, says the press account. A
mass meeting had been held for their
relief and $1,000 subscribed.