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The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-11-29

Chicago letter says that investiga-
tions recently carried On by number OF
leading western cattlemen show an enOr-
nous decrease in the number of cattle in
this country during the past five years,
which seriously threatens the beef food
supply. The cause is due to the con-
traction of public grazing lands, and in
crease in consumptive demand. Rapid
settlement of the west has caused re-
naming ranges to become overcrowded,
preventing reseeding of grasses and
turning millions of acres of once good
pasture into desert. Most of the large
herds have been dispersed and slaugh-
tered, and the bulk of supply now comes
from the small stockmen. This is insult
ficient, and even yearlings are killed to
supply the demand for beef Various
plans have been devised to meet the
difficulty, but stockmen have been un-
able to egree upon any one. Believing
that unfavorable methods of administer
ing public lands are back of the trouble,
they now propose to appeal to congress
to appoint a commission that shall in
vestigate the whole matter and suggest
plans for relief.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-11-29
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
tenn when entering it through the mucous sur
faces. Such articles should never be u-ed ex-
cept on prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans, as the damage they will do is ten fold to
the good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Cstarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J..
Cheney & Co., Toledo, O., contains no mer-
curry, and is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be
sure you get the genuine. 1t is taken inter
nally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. J.
Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-11-29

Fourteen millions of gold has been ex-
ported within ten days with but slight
disturbance as a result. If we recall the
facts concerning gold exports this year
it will clear the atmosphere somewhat
OF unfavorable sentiment, for there is
nothing in the fact of gold exports that
need disturb us. From January l to
the close of last week the gold imports
were $40, 100000 and the exports $46,-
100000. The net balance against us
was $3,000,O0O. For the same time
last year the imports were $51, 100000
and the exports $54,O00,000, the differ
ence being 100000, the same as this
year. Instead of exporting the gold in
the spring. as was done last year, the
movement was delayed this year until
fall, and this with the South Africa gold
fields closed. Under existing conditions
the wonder is that more gold has not
gone abroad.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-11-29

The Brazilian chamber of deputies has
voted to increase the duty on -four in
sacks. This is discrimination in favor
OF American as against Argentine -four,
for the latter can not.be shipped in bar
rels, since the barrel making industry is
practically unknown in the Argentine,
where woods suitable for making barrels
as we'll as other things necessary in
barrel manufacture, are not to be found.
The cable dispatches that contain this
news, state that there is a popular dis
satisfaction both at Rio Janeiro and at
Buenos Ayres over this action of the
deputies which favors the United States
at the expense of the Argentine.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-11-29

lmagines that a neglected cold can he
c coe III DAY, The unaccountable air.
t tbn III 1ne lungs are infiamed and the
t;mo au rs as sS tender as an open sore. But
o Lille anu .L Alien g Lung Balsam will over
t;nn 'n Tt coiu and stave off consump-
i LII ine cough will cease and the
drns s e, win a De sound as new dollar. All
orusg'ses sell Aliens Lung Balsam
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-11-29

The indianapolis News, discussing the
straits of the democratic party, says its
need now is another Grover Cleveland.
1t is to be hoped the saying will escape
the notice of Colonel Waterson, Gov
ernor Pennoyer and other Clevelandpho-
bists. remarks the OregOnian.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-11-29

A dispatch from Smla announces
that 1000 Mahsuds have attacked a
military post at Kashmirker" 1t is
barely possible that the average
reader knows where Kashmirker is To-
Gated and who are Mahsuds.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-11-29
County and City OficiaI Paper.
O. II. Il N, Time Card.

The Fifty seventh congress will con-
vene next Monday, with large amount
of important work ahead. 1t promists
to be one of the most interesting ses-
sions of late years.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-11-29
Are You Going East?

If so, remember that if you go right,
via the Northern Pacific, you have no
change of cars between Spokane and
Kansas City, and two changes only be-
tween Spokane, Chicago and New York
Call on or address Geo. H. Lennox &
Co., Agents. Colfax, Wash. No trouble
to answer questiOnsx
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-11-29

New Workers have been made sick
oy looping the loop and Tipping the
hop at Coney Island The most ex-
penslve sport there. however, is film
ming the fam.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-11-29
Wheat and Flour Exports.

The bulletin for October prepared by
the treasury bureau OF statistics, show
ing the exports of breadstuffs from the
principal customs districts of the United
States. gives Puget Sound second place
for the month i'll the export of wheat
and fourth place in the list in the export
of wheat -four, says Tacoma News. In
the matter OF wheat exports New Or
leans holds first place with exports to
her credit OF 2,468, 900 bushels. Puget
Sound comes second with 1889, 800
bushels, as compared with $3.50
bushels in October, 1900. Baltimore ia
third in the list, with exports of 1 no.
9S4 bushels. Willamette is fifth with
exports OF 1,746, 142 bushels, as CON-
pared with 1,291,239 bushels in Oc-
tober. 1900. San Francisco, New York,
Galveston, Boston, Newport News,
Philadelphia, Superior, Norfolk, Chicago
and Duluth follow in the order named.
The total exports of wheat for the
month amounted to Is, 4O2, 9O1 bush
els as compared with 1O,757 ,658 bushels
in October, 1900. Puget Sound was
seventh in the list in October, 1900.
In exports of wheat -four New York
stands first, Baltimore second, Newport
News third and Puget Sound fourth.
San Francisco, Philadelphia, Boston,
Willamette, New Orleans, Superior, Nor
folk, Mobile, Galveston, Duluth and
Chicago follow in the order named In
October, 1900, there were 1892, TO
barrels of wheat -four exported from
this country. Last month the total ex-
ports were 1895, 223 barrels, a gain OF
slightly more than 100000 barrels.
More than half OF the total gain was in
the Puget Sound district, which export
ed LOG, 454 barrels in October, 1906, and
161, 494 barrels in October, 1901.
OF the exports of the month from Pu-
| get Sound Tacoma handled 80 per cent
of the wheat and 60 per cent OF the
flour, the balance being contributed by
| Seattle. In the matter of wheat exports,
Tacoma is practically Puget Sound, but
receives some substantial support from
Seattle in the export of -four. Puget
Sound is steadily advancing toward an
important position in the export trade
of the country.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-11-29
Pigs In the Orchard,

Let the pigs pick up all the fruit that
falls from the trees as fast as it drops
H. will destroy the source of lots Of
pests to the fruit trees.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-11-29
PIN feathers,

Never omit to keep a record of the
product of the poultry yards. A show
ing of what is done there Is sure to
make converts to poultry keeping.
Above the door of every poultry
house should be written this motto:
Utility is the science and beauty the
art Of poultry raising"
Every poultryman can provide shade
for his birds even if he can do no bet
ter than to plant sunflowers. 1t Is alb
solutely necessary for young chicks to
have a cool shelter from the hot rays
of the sun.
Go quietly among the fowls and you
will succeed better with the young
chicks. The quiet hen will hatch better
and make better mother Some say,
"Give me the hen that will fight for
her chicks" but not so. She will rush
about and trample her own in her ex-
element; so keep the hen quiet II you
would raise many chicks.
When you feel that life is hardly worth
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-11-29

When you feel that life is hardly worth
the candle take dose OF Chamberlain s
Stomach and Liver Tablets. They will
clense your stomach, tone up your liver
and regulate your bowels making you
feel like new man. For sale by F. J.
Stone.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-11-29

I'll. w. Corr, FIRE INSURANCE.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-11-29
STEAMER LINES

SAN FRANCIsCo-PoRTLAND ROUTE. Ste,
sails from Portland 8 p m. every 5 days.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-11-29

DAILY BOAT service between Portland, Astoria,
Oregon City, Dayton Salem. Independence'
Goryalls and all Columbia and Willamette
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-16
GREAT BRITAIN'S MATCHES.
Deal That Assures Their Manufacture
Americana.

by Americans.
cablegram from London last night
says: At a special meeting Of the share
holders of Bryant & May, held this after
noon, the agreement to acquire the busi-
ness Of the Diamond Match Company Of
Liverpool for f4sO, 600, to be provided by a
new issue of Bryant & May shares, was
adopted. Chairman Bryant of Bryant &
May supported the resolution on the ground
that the corporation was not in a position
to fight the Diamond Match Company.
Some Of the shareholders Indignantly pro-
tested against the proposed amalgamation,
saying the Diamond Match Company never
son to buy off the Liverpool company for
fear of future competition.
President Barber of the American Dia-
mond Match Company spoke in favor Of tho
amalgamation.
After the meeting President Barber made
the following statement:
1T was not our fight, but that Of Bryant
of England that American machinery and
methods were able to produce twice as
many matches at the same cost as our
British competitors could produce. We of
the Diamond Match Company felt we could
make the deferred shares of Bryant & May
as good as the preferred.
While the British people hold majority
Of the preferred shares, we have taken up
a majority of the deferred We have great
confidence In Mir. Bryant personally, and,
rather than enter upon a hazardous COM
petition, We believe it would be wise to
combine This has been practically accom-
plished Great Britain will have better and
matches will be virtually of American man
ufacture."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-16
DUE TO HEART FAILURE.
Death of Mrs. Annie 8. Cotton Il
Northern Italy.


The death of Mrs. Annie s. Cotton wife
Of Francis Cotton, Of this city, which was
announced in The Star yesterday, was due
to heart failure. Mrs. Cotton died July 2,
at the Grand Hotel des Isles Bowomees, at
Stresa. in northern Italy, and although she
had been an invalid for years, the end
came very suddenly, and was great shock
to her husband and daughters, who were
with her The family had been at this
famous resort since early in June, since
which time Mrs. Cotton had been confined
to her bed but one day.
Although Mrs. Colton's Ill health made It
impossible for her to take an active part in
society during her residence here the
beautiful family home at 1875 Connecticut
avenue has been the scene of much grace
full hospitality since the debut of the elder
daughter Of the household several years
ago. The charming character and many
accomplishments of Mrs. Cotton endeared
her to the circle of friends which sur
rounded her, and she will be sincerely
mourned wherever her kindly presence
was known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-16
NATIONAL CONVENTION.
Baptist Young People to Meet I'm
Chicago July 25.

Chicago July 25.
On the morning Of Tuesday, July q,
train will leave Washington over the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad bearing a number
Of local delegates to the annual convention
Of the Baptist Young Peoples Union of
America which meets in Chicago July Is
to IS inclusive. This train will be a spe-
cial one, and will carry. in addition to the
District representatives, large number of
delegates from the neighboring states of
Maryland. Delaware and Pennsylvania.
AS this month marks the tenth birthday
Of the organization, arrangements are be-
Ing made on an elaborate scale for the pro-
posed meeting and every possible effort is
being exerted to make the gathering the
most suspicious in the history of the body.
After leaving Washington the special train
carrying the District delegates will proceed
to Baltimore where 1t will take on board
a number of Marylanders. Thence 1t will
proceed to Philadelphia, where other dele
gates will get aboard.
The train will leave the Baltimore and
Ohio station here at O'Clock am. The
route from Philadelphia will be by the
Philadelphia and Reading railroad to South
Bethlehem, the Lehigh Valley through
lake regions of New York, past Watkins
Glen and Buffalo and on by way of Detroit
to Chicago.
The return from Chicago will be made et
1906 am. the following Monday morning,
via the Wabash railroad to Detroit, where
the large palatial steamers of the Detroit
and Cleveland Navigation Company, leav-
ing Detroit at $50 am, will be taken en-
route to Cleveland, which latter place will
be reached at 6 pm. Washington may be
reached the next morning
1t is probable that many of the delegates
will visit the Buffalo exposition on their
way home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-16
Hotel Arrivals,

Shoreham-J. w. Stewart, Ashland, XIV:
A NJ Austin. New York
Riggs-W Mex. Lambdin, Waco, Texas;
c. s. McNichols, Parker, Ariz; e. H.
Cooke, New York.
Raleigh-C. H. c. Moller, London; Fred
Snare, New York; H. N. Sweet, Boston;
w. F. Hawkins, w. w. Gamewell, Massa-
chusetts; H. T. Stanford, New York; Ed
ward Sischer and wife, St. Louis; J. T.
Tracey, New York; Javins Collins, West
Virginia; F. E. Brooks, Kansas City; E. H.
Bovire, Kentucky.
Ebbitt-J. W. Sprague Caledonia, Mimi;
w. M Williams. Lake Mills, Iowa; B. ].
Linthicum, Martini Texas; Fletcher Du
Bots, New York; A. G. Reed, Brooklyn;
L. S. Holt, Burlington, N c.; Walter
Howe, U. S. A; w. J. Kendrick. Atlanta,
Ga.
National-J. B. Hail. Philadelphia, Pa;
Fred s. Waddle and N. ]. Wuman, New
York: E. Rogasner. Chicago. ILL.,; f. W.
Shook. Piedmont, w. Va; ]. B. Belt,
Maryland; Mrs. R. B. Glenn and party.
Winston, N. c.: F: ]. Carhart and wife,
New York; J.. "; Doris and wife. Phoe-
hem, Pa; H. C. Tyson, Philadelphia, Pa;
D. A. Mum, Nashville, Tenn: H. D. Ham
mond. Baltimore, Md; Mrs. Blanche Work.
Metropolitan. c. Lusk Birmingham.
Ala; H. L. Lane. Virginia.: E. G. Niles,
New York; A. G. Lewis and wife and A. A.
Wood, jr.. New Orleans, La; G. H Ma
hood, Philadelphia, Pa; B. Rogers, Macon,
Ca; J. p Powell, New York; H c. Robin
son. Cleveland, Ohio; ]. ]. Whaley, AIKEN,
Ohio; F. Slime and wife, St. Louis. Mo; F.
N. Dodson, Virginia; E. Donath and S.
Gonlitzer, Indiana.
Johnson-H ]. Tyndale, New York; E. c.
Boyles, Warrensburg, Mo-; Geo. P. Shackle-
ford, Richmond, Va; Jno. S. White, Char
lottesville. Va; r. D. Stubs, Eastontown,
Ga; Jas. Fish. Valdez. Alaska; B. Loesche,
Chicago, Ill.
Normandie-W. Clinic, New York; J. Geo.
Wright. Indian territory; Cyrus Wells,
Chicago; Evert OBrien, Denver; N, N.
Muggley and J. E. Richards, Boston.
st. James-W. R. Marshall, Saginaw,
Mich; ]. E.. Crane. Chicago, H.; W. b.
White. U. s. A; J. w. Bund and wife, St.
Louis, Mo-; E. B. King. Jupiter Fla; NJ.
J. Brady and wife, Philadelphia; A. S.
Roberts, Austin, Texas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-16
OFFICIAL NOTICES.

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE
District of Columbia, Washington. July s. 19O1-
To Whom 1t May Concern: Notice is hereby given
that the Commissioners of the District of Columbia
intend To put in the necessary water connections
IN the following named streets, assessment for
of said work to he levied provided in Public
Acts. No IS. approved March IA. 1894 and No.
III, approved August :, 1894 Parties who are in
terested III the proposed work notified that the
Con missioners will give hearing at the Distri.t
building on WEDNESDAY. JULY THIRTY FIRST,
1901, AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK AN. in the board
room Of the said Commissioners. any and all
persons who desire to object thereto. These water
connections necessary in advance of the paw
ing of roadways of the streets named. and the
material to be used will be and one half inch
cast iron and three-quarter-inch lead pipe: Column
bia street between 18th and 18th streets north
west, Columbia Heights subdivision, TO be assessed
against the following lots in block 90 north part
OF lot 4 north part of lot 3, south part of lot A.
south part Of lot 5; estimated cost Of each cOnnec-
ton, S14 40. Steuben street between 18th street
and Sherman avenue northwest, Todd and Browns
subdivision. to he assessed against the following
lots: In block 10. of lot 5, lots g. 4 estimated
cost Of each connection, $15; in block 16 of lot
lots g. 2, five connections for lot II; estimated
cost Of each connection, S13. BY order of the Com
missoners of the District of Columbia. WILLIAM
TINDA1L1. Secretary. jy15,16 6,27
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-16
BLOUSE MUST BE BUTTONED.
But There is No Objection to Police
men Drinking Soda.

men Drinking Soda.
Major Richard Sylvester, superintendent
of police. has decided that 1t is breach Of
discipline for officers of the police force to
sit down with their blouses unbuttoned
while they are drinking soda water on
duty. The major registers no objection to
officers drinking soda water, for he be-
lieves in the beverage In the summer time
and thinks that the moral aspect Of man
inside a blue coat indulging in the cold,
fizzy stuff, from the harmless soda fount,
Is an excellent one. His views on the SUBJ
ject are expressed in the papers in the case
of Private John w. Hile of the eighth pre-
cinct. which have been forwarded to the
District Commissioners.
w. w. Jordan, acting lieutenant inspec-
tor. reported to Major Sylvester that he
store at the southeast corner of North
Capitol and r streets, with his blouse un-
buttoned. In his explanation, Private Hile
said he had been invited in by the doctor"
to have a glass of soda, and the day being
warm he accepted. He sat down for about
two minutes. and the three lower buttons
of his blouse were unfastened. Major Syl-
vester saysi
II have no objection to an officer taking
q glass of soda, but seating himself while
on duty is in direct violation of the regu-
lations. and If there Is no other excuse
shall recommend that two days leave be
deducted from that to which he might
otherwise be entitled, for this offense."
The penalty prescribed has been promul-
gated and approved by the Commissioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-16
CAPE TOWN CONDITIONS
BELIEF EXPRESSED THAT WAR
WILL SHORTLY TERMINATE.
John Gordon Sprigg Says n Crown
Colony Must Follow Period
of Military Rule.

CAPE TOWN, July 16.-Sir John Gordon
Sprigg in the course of his address before
the vigilance committee expressed the opin-
ion that the aspect of affairs was more
hopeful today than at any time since the
outbreak of hostilities. Communications
were passing between Gen. Lord Kitchener
and the Cape government regarding the
best course to be taken with the view to
bringing the war to a speedy close. Mr.
Sprigg was satisfied that such an arrange
ment would be reached between Gen. Kitch-
ener and the Cape government, and that
a very considerable improvement might be
locked forward to in a short time. He
believed that the Cape parliament would
meet before the end of October, and was
confident that the governor would have
sufficient majority to carry any necessary
measures. He said that a customs confer
ence, including all the states and colonies of
South Africa, would probably be called
toward the close of the year.
Confidence In Lord Salisbury.
Mr.. Sprigg said he was entirely satisfied
that as long Lord Salisbury remained in
power there would be no shadow of any
thing In the nature of going back. He
deprecated the suspension of responsible
government, 1t might possibly cause
changes in the position Of the British po-
litical parties.
The Cape government entirely sympa-
thized with the announced policy of the
imperial government. The Cape cabinet
had been rendering all possible support to
the imperial government and intended to
continue its support, with full assurance
that the imperial authorities would not
vary their policy. which he understood was
to wipe out the last vestige of republican,
ism in South Africa.
Federation Must Not BE Hurried.
England, Mr. Sprigg added. had consulted
the Cape cabinet in regard to South At
rica's future. The cabinet strongly held
the opinion, which was shared by the i'm
perial government, that first there must
be period of military rule, followed by
a crown colony government for the new
colonies. The Cape government recon-
mended a large scheme of immigration.
Federation must not be hurried.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-16
Accounting Asked For.

Sidney Wills. through Attorneys r. Ross
Perry & Son, has instituted proceedings
in equity in the Supreme Court of the Dis
trict of Columbia seeking an accounting
from Charles c. Duncanson and Elizabeth
H. Wills. It is asked that Mr.. Duncanson
be required to render full account Of all the
moneys he has received. or should by the
exercise of due diligence have received.
from the management, sale. lease or mort
gage, or in any other way, of 1.-THE CAST
no." 1.-The Cedars" and other local property
owned by the complainant. The latter was
formerly the steward of the British en-
bassy in this city, and he says he secured
the services of Mr.. Duncanson to look after
and manage his property for him. Some
misunderstanding having arisen in the mat
ter of an accounting. the complainant has
carried the matter to the Equity Court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-16
BANKRUPTCY ORDER.
Justice BradIey's Decree Substan-
tinIly Discharging samuel Bieber.


Justice Bradley Of the Supreme Court of
the District of Columbia this afternoon
signed a decree substantially directing the
discharging in bankruptcy Of Samuel Bic
Der. The court instructs Edward Ii.
Thomas, the trustee In the case, to deliver
to Mr.. Bieber all the property. real or per-
sonal, and all the books, papers. securities
and deeds which are now in his possession
or control as trustee Of the bankrupts es
tate and all moneys which may be in his
hands or subject to his order belonging TO
the estate not necessary to be paid out
under the composition proceedings in the
case.
The composition was offered by Mr.. Bic
Der and confirmed by the court. BY II the
bankrupt offered to compromise with his
creditors on the basis of 40 cents on the
dollar Mr.. Biebers debts amounted 10
s93. 26S He secures a settlement by paying
So, BAT.
The cause has been on hearing for longer
than a year past. Eight attorneys figured
in the proceedings.