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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-03-01
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT.

The Last Chance Ditch Company.
Emmett, Canyon county, Idaho.
Notice is hereby given that at joint
meeting OF the Directors of the above
named company held Feb. 2nd, 1901,
that an assessment Of $1,000 ten dollars
per share was levied upon the capital
stuck of said corporation with condition
If payment rs follows:
(Sl0.)ten dollars to be paid in cash. and
said cash assessment becomes drlinqu-
ent on March 4th 1901. Day Of sale OF any
delinquency will be on March 22nd 1901
Said assessment is payable to the sec
rotary of said Company. at Emmett.
Idaho. ANY stock on which tins assess
nrnt remains unpaid on the above mem
i0ned day Of delinquency Will be adver-
isrd Tor sale at public auction. aud un
less payment is made before. will be sold
IN the aforesaid day of sale to pay the
delinquent Assessment, together with
cost Of advertising and expenses Of sale.
James Phillips, Secretary
L. c. Ditch Co
Emmett, Idaho, February s, 1901.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-03-01
Russia ReiaIiates.

Some time since Secretary Gage
came to the conclusion that Rus
sian sugar that was being imported
into this country, was subject to
what is termed a countervaillng
duty: That is a duty imposed by
our government on an article that
any government puts a premium
upon when shipped to this coun-
try. Russia resents the inference
that she was treating us in such g
manner and has adopted retalla-
tory measures. which excludes n
number of our products from the
Russian markets, and now Secre-
tary Gage has intimated that the
countervailing duty could not be
collected and that some importer
should protest against it, and that
he will promptly appoint a board
of appraisers to investigate the
matter as provided by law. de
goes so far as to intimate that il
such board when appointed should
decide against the government
that he will not reverse the deci
sion rs he has authority to do if Sc
inclined.
The whole business looks jus
like what the boys call "biting of
more than one can chew and i
the Secretary feels that way abou
the matter ne mis-t r = X th'
order to collect the duty in no
q minnie SOD =eitie IKE 0ho-e ous
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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-03-01
A Live Question Discuss
ed by Farmers.

At a Grange meeting held at
Blackstone, Mass, the question of
whether or not the farmer has as
much influence in public affairs to-
dly as he had in the times of
Washington, was discussed at
length. It would seem unnecessary
TO discuss the question for the pur-
pose of arriving at conclusion, as
every person of ordinary iptelli-
gence has his mind made up" al
ready. But discussion that looks
toward the solution of the ques-
tions involved may be very profit
able, and that not only to the far
mer but to the nation as we'll.
While we have vast interests III
other directions, we are, neverthe-
less, an agricultural people, and
Just in the degree that the interests
of this great industry, and the peo-
pie engaged therein, are conserved,
other things beiag 'qual, of course
viii we as ration be consulting
our highest good.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-03-01
National News.


The Cuban people, through their
representatives, assembled in the
capacity of a constitutional con
vention, have agreed to each ana
every demand made by the United
States government, which amounts
practically to a limited protecto-
rate. That seems to be the right
and proper course and should be
source of satisfaction to every good
citizen of both this country and
Cuba.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-03-01
CONTEST NOTICE.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
7 T y y . y T y - y q To
Boise, Idaho, December "a, 1900

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.
Boise Idaho, December -, 1900
A sufficient contest afidavit having been tiled
ia thisoffice by Daniel Wertman contestant.
against Zeb Points, entry No. 1896, made Feb.
70 1894 for 5, f. i Of Section 30, Town
ship = N,Raags2 W, 3 NJ. BY zeb Points.
;ontsStse in wlici it i, allegei that said zeb
Points has failed to make any improvements
thereon: That said Zeb Points has failed TO
reside upon said premises 1t any time during
the past three years: That said Zeb. Points
abandoned the said premises; That the fore
soug facts are true as 70 any and all heirs Of
said z b. Points; That as atiiant is informed
and verify believes the said Zeb. Points has
been deceased for about one year last passed
and has no heirs That afiant has been well
acquainted with said zeb. Points during his life
time aud has learned of his decease through
William Bartch, OF Canyon County. Idaho, and
other OF his friends also aS to his having no
heirs That the alleged absence Wa not caused
by Military Service.
said parties are hereby notified TO appear. re-
spond and offer evidence touching said allega-
ton at o o'clock a. m. on February 18TH 1901
before the Register and Receiver at the United
tateS Laa ONE in BJise. IDAHO
The said contestant having. in proper atiidavil
died Dec smber y 1900 set forth facts which show
that after due diligence. personal service o.
this notice cannot be made it IS hereby or
dered and directed that such notice be given b!
due and proper publication.
Edward f. Garrett Receiver
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-03-01
THE BEST PLASTER

A piece Of flannel dampeued with
Cham bcrains Pain Balm and bound to
the affected parts is superior to- any plas
ter. When troubled with lame back or
pains in the side or chest, give it Il trial
and you are certain to be more than
pleased with the relief which il affords
Pain Balm also cures rheumatism. One
application gives relief. For sale by ID.
r. Smiths0n.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-03-01
IIIAT THE!lII~
CASH RACKET

Amazon pins per paper s .0l
Three German Flag Slate pencils .Ol
Bronzed coat and hat hooks each .Ol
HELIX Oval eyed needles per paper .OI
Agate buttons per doz. .0l
Metal pants buttons per doz .Ol
Safety Brilliant hooks eyes, doz. OIL
Safety Japaned hooks eyes, doz. .Ol
Pocelain head picture nails, each .0l
Tire bolts; eleven sizes, doz of each. 10
Carriage bolts size 4x4 per doz. 10
Carriage bolts size 4x34 per doz. ~
Carriage bolts size 4x3 per doz. IL
Carriage bolts size 4x2l per doz. ~
Carriage bolts size 4x2 per doz. 10
Carriage bolts size 4xit per doz. 10
Carriage bolts size 5-lGxj perd H. 20
Carriage bolts size 5-lGx4t per doz IS
Carriage bolts size 5-lGx4 per doz rs
Carriage bolts size 5-l6x3i per doz Is
Carriage bolts size 5-l6x3 per doz. 10
Carriage bolts siz5 5-lGx24 per doz. 10
Carriage bolts size 5-l6x2 per doz. Is
Carriage bolts size sxG per doz. 30
Carriage bolts size gx5l per doz. 30
Carriage bolts size sx5 per doz. 80
Carriage bolts size gx4l per doz. "a
Carriage bolt size gxi per dOz. 81
Carriage bolts size sx3i per doz. 20
Carriage bolts size sx3 per doz. 10
Carriage bolts size sx2l per doz. rs
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-03-15
Wage Guerrilla warfare

London, March ll.-Advices from two
great South African commercial houses
confirm the advices that Generals Botha
and Kitchener have been in negotiation
the last week. Peace, or measures toward
that end, is looked for next week. The
war office declined to contribute anything
to these great expectations, which include,
according to some, the making of formal
submission by Botha on Monday when his
forces will surrender to French. Among
the versions as to what is going on there
is one with some official countenance that
the government is offering Botha far more
liberal terms than the parliamentary
declarations have given any idea of. The
only thing limiting these cheerful specula-
tions is the fact that Delarey, Dewet and
Steyn, regardless of what happens ON Guy
hill, will wage guerrilla warfare.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-03-15

New York, March l2.-The London cor
respondent of the Tribune says with regard
to the reported negotiations between Lord
Kitchener and General Botha that fears are
being expressed lest the British should be
too easy. Already from Cape Colony
comes strong plea that the British min
istry should refuse to grant anything
which could be considered terms by the
Beers. In Great Britain opinions are di-
dived on the question, but undoubtedly the
general view is that The imperial govern
ment must not embarrass itself with
pledges as to the future organization of the
conquered territory.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-03-15
Must he Good Men.

Dubuque, Iowa, March l0.-The super
intendent of the Dubuque division of the
Chicago Great Western Railroad company
has issued a sweeping order to employees
which has caused a sensation. 1t prohib-
its, in effect, them using intoxicating
liquor in any form, or at any time 1t APP
plies to trainmen, station agents, foremen
and others who hold responsible positions
with the company. 1t prohibits them from
entering saloons or using liquor, whether
on or off duty, and the penalty for any VIC
laton of this rule is immediate discharge
of the offender. The order also commands
all employees to pay their honest debts, and
any failure to do so will cause their inn
mediate discharge, unless a reasonable ex-
cuse can be given.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-03-15
Production of Precious stones.

Washington, March l2.-The report of
the United States geological survey on the
production of precious stones, as prepared
by George F. Kuntz, special agent in
charge of the investigation for the division
of mining and mineral resources, shows
that the total value of the output of prec-
ious stones in the United States for 1900
is $685., 2lO, as compared with $ls5,770 in
1899, a gain of $46,440, or 25 per cent.
The stones of greatest value produced in
the United States were turquoise, $50, 900;
sapphires, $4,000; rhodolite, $4,000;
beryl, $1,000; quartz crystal, $4,000,
while the value of diamonds produced in
the United States in the year under re-
view was only $3.50.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-03-15
Continue the Scale.

Philadelphia, March l0.-Anticipating
the convention of the United Mine Work
ers of America at Hazelton, Pa, coal oper-
ators throughout the anthracite region
posted notices announcing that the 10 per
cent increase in wages and other conces-
sions made to the miners last November
will be continued until April l, 1902, and
that local differences would be adjusted
with the employees of the respective collier
les
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-03-15
Frank Brown Located.

Cincinnati, March IA newspaper
prints an article from special correspond
ent at Celba, Honduras, telling of the cor
respondents successful chase for Frank
Brown, the defaulting ex-ofiicial of the
German National Bank of Newport, KY,
The story runs that Brown is in Hon.
duras in partnership with S. A. Piper of
Montana, both engaged in seeking to re-
pair their fortunes.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-03-15
Reciprocity Treaty with France

Washington, March 9-The president
sent the senate message transmitting a
supplemental treaty with France again ex-
tending the time for the ratification of the
reciprocity with that country. The extern
sion this time is for Is months, making the
convention expire September "a, 1902, un-
less it shall be referred in the meantime.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-03-15

London, March ll.-A special from Cape
Town says the Beers lost 40 killed in an
engagement with an armored train near
Rooenetge. They mistook the train for
one loaded with horses and allowed it to
come within range, whereupon fire was
opened from the train, and the Beers fled,
some of them abandoning their rifles.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-03-15
TRADE REPORT.

Bradstreet's report for last week is
as follows
Reports, as a whole, continue quite
cheerful. Most lines OF distributive
spring trade are active and the leading
industries are actively employed. Soft
spots are still in evidence in the tex
tile industries, especially in the cotton
goods and raw cotton has again sag
ged heavily The cereals too, lack
snap and dairy products are weaker
When this is said, however, about all
that is unfavol able has been enumer-
ated.
The season of winter wheat crop
scares is now approaching, but the
market is dull, narrow and irregular.
Speculation is almost nil. Corn has
weakened but slightly on better wealth
er. Pork and lard are higher in SYM
pathy with hogs, receipts light; mild
er weather lowered butter and eggs.
Wool is moving more freely and the
tone is more cheerful, apparently on
the idea that prices can not well go
much lower. Heavy sole leather is in
demand at all markets and talk of 40
cents for oak tanned comes from Bos-
ton.
Iron and steel may probably be des-
cribed as buoyant. Prices of pig iron
are frmer as a whole, despite smaller
sales, and Bessemer pig is so cents a
ton higher at Pittsburg. AS an exam
pie of the demand for crude steel it
might be noted that SO advance on the
pit price is paid for Bessemer billets
and $4.25 advance for basic open
hearth billets for prompt delivery.
Finished products share the strength
and plates are bringing 50 a ton above
the scale while the rail, bar and struc-
tural mills are we'll occupied. Iron ore
prices probably will be fixed today and
opinion favors a quotation of $3.50 per
ton, against $3.50 last year.
Wheat (including -FOUR shipment
for the week aggregate 4,255,52S bush
els, against 5,233,313 bushels last
week; 4,208,753 bushels in the cores
ponding week of 1900; 4,29S,821 in
1899, and 4.484,761 in 1898. From July
l to date this season wheat exports
are 138,677,517 bushels, against 1885,
589,35S bushels last season, and 49,.
114,695 in 1869
Business failures in the United
States for the week number 20S as
against TT last week; 1S9 in this week
year ago. 1T in 1899; 247 in 1898
and 277 in 1897.
Canadian failures for the week
number 33, against % last week, 80 in
this week a year ago and 81 in 1899.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-03-15
building Destroyed by Daros

Orange, n. j., March 1.-THE building
which had just been erected by the health
authorities for the accommodation of
smallpox patients was destroyed by mob
of 400 Italians. A heavy police, guard
around the building was outnumbered and
oyerpowered.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-03-15
waIdersee Ordered TO ston.

London, March ia special dispatch
from Berlin says that it is understood the
emperor has instructed the imperial chan
cellor, Count Won Buelow, to order Count
Won Waldersee to cease preparations for
further operations against the Chinese.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-03-15
Steamers Seized.

Manila, March l2.-It is reported that
the small steamer Oriente and Caraman,
plying on the Pasig river and Laguna de
Bay, have been seized, it being alleged that
they were trading with the insurgents.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-03-15
Pat Grove viii Surrender.

Omaha, Neb., March l2.-James Gala
han, accused of being one of the Cudahy
kidnapers, says that if he was acquitted on
his abb, Pat Grove, who claims he is in
nocent, will surrender.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-03-15
Mrs. Nation Jury Disngrees.

Wichita, Kan, March l2.-The jury in
the Mrs. Nation case failed to agree and
they were discharged. 1t is said they
stood seven to five for conviction.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-03-15
FATAL BOILER EXPLOSION
EIGHT PEOPLE WERE KILLED,
DoreDrus Laundry in Chicago, Ill,
Was observation-disclosures Number
of Employees Killed and Injured
Several Are Missing.

Chicago, March 1.-THE boiler of the
Doremus laundry, occupying part of the
old theater building on West Madison
street, between Throop and Loomis
streets, blew up shortly after s o'clock
Monday morning, and up to noon eight
bodies had been taken from the ruins,
while the list of injured will reach %, a
number of whom will die. Several other
employees are reported missing.
The Dead.
The following is a list of the dead so
far as known: Emma Sebreska, Is years
old; Minnie Olsen, SO years old; George
PHIL engineer; Frank Haumman, Bessie
Kincabe 10 years old; Martha Jacob,
Katherine Kelly, Is years old; one un-
identified man. Two or three other per-
sons are supposed to be buried in the
smoking ruins, including William Dean,
aged 10, who was in his fathers restau-
rant at the time of the explosion, and has
not been seen since.
Reported Missing.
The following laundry employees are re-
Annie Kincaba two girls named Cregir.
1t is not believed, however, that all of these
are in the ruins.
The Injured.
Mamie Burns, internal INJURIES will die
Peter Dean, serious Mrs. Fannie Dean,
John Dean, Tony Searn, injured seriously;
Minnie Jaeckels, internally injured; Mary
Kolb, Teresa Van Sick George McNiel
serious; Theodore Van Alien, internal in
juries, serious; Abe Colson, Mary Way
lock, Mary Hloko, Ellen Conway, serious:
William r. Haeppel, internal injuries, seri-
Gus; Joseph Ortelaz internal injuries, will
die; Susi Frana, Lizzie Darraugh, internal
injuries, will probably die; Sadie Click, b
Patalo, internal injuries; George Edon
will die; Tony Stampsky (girl, severe;
Lizzie Zwick.
Just Gone to Work.
The explosion took place when many Of
the employees of the laundry had gone tC
work, time register found in the ruin.
showing that SO had already reported fol
duty, while two or three others were
known to have just entered the building
The force of the explosion was so terrific
that buildings for blocks around were
shaken as if by an earthquake, and hun
dreds of windows were shattered.
The building in which the explosion oc
CURED was known as the old Waverly
theater and was built in 1877. Subse
quently it was remodeled and the rear use,
by the Doremus laundry.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-03-15
Conger on His way Home.

''Pekin, March III leave Pekin today
for America. Squires is left in charge.
"CONGER."
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-03-15

-Wheat-Steady, with lit
tie offering. Walla Walla, SEC; blue
stem, 5Sc.
-Wheat-Quiet and steady;
bluestem, SIC; Stub, 5416c.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-03-15
The Dead.
Reported Missing.

The following laundry employees are re
ported missing: Kate Colerts, Kate Walsh
Annie Kincaba, two girls named Cregir
1t is not believed, however, that all of thes
are in the ruins.
The Redwood gazette., 1901-03-20

find safe anchorage. Three sailors
took their places at the oars. and the
boat showed off. 1t was sunny sky
and calm sea. with never thought
of danger. but the yaWl had not pulled
above cables length from us and ev-
cry man in the bark had his eye on
her when she suddenly rose in the air
with crashing, rending noise. Below
her appeared the great head of Sam
Patch, and it was thrust upward un-
til the stove boat was lifted 80 feet
high and then slid off. When ten feet
more of the body was exposed to view.
the whale fell over with a mighty
sWash, rolled his great body over and
over three or four times and then dis
appeared beneath the surface.
We had a second boat down in no
time to pick up the men, but while four
had gone in the boat there were only
three to rescue. The trio were more or
less knocked about and almost fright
ened to death, but they had come off
better than the mate. Whether the
whale seized him in its mouth or
drowned him as it rolled we could not
say, but our search for the body was
in vain, and Sam Patch disappeared
to trouble us no more.
The Redwood gazette., 1901-03-20
The Fate of the Fly.

At one of the English German schools
in the city a teacher recently announc
ed to class Of very young girls ths
they could have 20 minutes to write
composition on any subject of the
own selection. A bright girl, whose
head is adorned with liberal supply
of beautiful auburn hair, handed in the
following:
"Flies from Flyland.-Mrs. Fly had a
very great deal of trouble with hel
children. They worried the old lady
so much she did not know what to do.
One little fy-Worst One by name
never did obey his mother. Now, of
course, there never yet was a case of
disobedience which was not punished
in some manner. If you do wrong and
nobody is around to punish you, you
down and hurt yourself.
I'VE will see now what little Worst
One did and how he was punished
One day he and his brothers had a
chat, and in it they spoke of the jam
that the cook left standing onrthe kitch.
just the tiniest bit of it, and they went
Now, the mother knew of this, and she
went with them, and of course she did
not scold. Oh, no! Why, every fly
eats jam, but you must not go inside
the jam jar, as no one knows what will
happen to you if you do. Just rest Oh
the top,' the mother said.
''The others were all afraid and die
not go in, but little Worst One, he die
not care; he was going in, and in ht
went in spite of what his mother said
And what do you think happened tt
| him? Never before in the history OF
| flies did such strange thing happen
| You think he died and remained there
| don't you? You are mistaken. The!
did get him out, but he had terrible
punishment, and he had to carry i
with him ever afterward. His hair hat
{ turned red with fright. l believe afte
that he obeyed his mother"
/ The teacher gave this composition
'1OO."-Baltimor Sun.
The Redwood gazette., 1901-03-20
PRINCIPLES For Public Life.

Senator Hoar once gave five points Of
advice to young men about to enter
public life which are well worth re-
membering. They are:
First.-Do not trouble yourself to
court public opinion. People like inde-
pendence.
Second.-In the second place believe
in the strength Of righteousness as a
powerful political force.
Third.-Learn to judge of men in
public as in private by their merits and
not by their defects. Eight of the
greatest villains in the world were
presidents, so the critics said.
Fourth.-Neyer think you can gain
favor of people by departing from the
arena shat belongs to you as educated
men.
Fifth.-Set yourselves strenuously
against evil, but do not go out of your
way to reform. Remember that faith.
hope and charity are the three supreme
virtues Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Redwood gazette., 1901-03-20
4 Led0thQn' Revenge.
BY N. Quad.
[copyright. 1901, by c. B. Lewis. ]


We were bound for A1ijos island, off
the coast of Lower California, in the
bark Dolphin, to look for an old
wreck of 40 years before. One day.
when yet 200 miles to the north of the
island. a whale suddenly preached
within 800 feet of our craft, which was
making only about three knots an hour
under a light breeze. The monster of
the deep shot to the surface and above
it as If propelled by an engine Of 1000
horsepower. At least 40 feet of his
great body was in the air when he
came down with crash, and the fall
kicked up such sea that the bark was
boarded by three waves in succession.
Instead of sinking out Of sight or max
ing off the whale kept company with
the vessel and gradually edged down
toward us until man could have toss
ed his cap over the rail on the broad
back covered with patches of barna-
cles. Almost as the whale shot up
from the depths of the sea our mate.
whose name was Davids, cried out:
Before heaven, but that's old Sam
Patch, and he's after me!'
We had come out of California port
with picked crew. excepting the
mate. mean by that that Captain
Chambers knew his men personally.
most of whom had sailed with him be-
fore. At the last moment the old mate
Of the bark had met with an accident,
and Davids had been given the berth at