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Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1901-09-06

Captain Charles d. Sigsbee, chief of the
office of naval intelligence, has made pub
lie that bureaus annual publication, en-
titled Notes on Naval Progress" which
sets forth in a comprehensive way the ad-
vance that has been made in naval work
among the foreign navies.
A noteworthy statement is that the new
German battle fleet will be practically
complete when the vessels laid down IN
1900 are completed, instead of in 1906 as
formerly proposed. Vessels laid down
after 1905 will be either for foreign serv-
ice or nonactive fleet.
The subject of wireless telegraphy as
bearing on naval progress is treated at
length, and it is stated that great progress
has been made with this new means of
communication abroad during the past
year, particularly in increasing the dis
tances over which messages can be sent
and in providing means to guard against
confusion where messages cross one an
other. 1t is shown that the British,
French, German, Japanese, Russian, Ital-
ian, Spanish and Swedish navies have
adopted wireless telegraphy to greater
or less extent
To give an idea of the fighting strength
OF the seven principal navies of the wor.l
table is submitted showing the following
tonnage of ships built, building and to Ne
built:
England, l,766,S55; France, 7Sl ,O65;
Russia $50 545. ITmtpd Statas 5o7 do1
Germany, 45S,4S2. Italy, 322,707; Japan,
25l.4 9S.
Naval appropriations for the present
fiscal year are stated as follows:
England, $l49,755,62O, an increase of
over $l0,00O,000 as compared with last
year; France, $63,244,65S; Russia, $780,
OOG5, 297, an increase of over $4,000, 900:
Germany, $46,s22,732; Italy, 1928 ,703, 5oo !;
Japan, $lS,555,633 and Spain 1880, 900,
to be devoted almost exclusively to ship
building.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1901-09-06
Saloon Held I'm.

Baker City, Ore, Sept. 2.-There was a
daring holdup at Bourne, in this county.
During the afternoon two well dressed
young men entered the saloon and gam,
bling house of City Councilman Anderson
and asked for drink, which was served to
them.
About $3.50 in the evening they retu, ned,
wearing masks and armed with six shoot
ers, and commanded every one present to
throw up their hands. They secured 5000
from the p game and departed in haste.
Mr. Anderson is able to give a fairly
good description of the men, and the sher-
i'll is now on their trail. 1t is thought t. at
these men are part of the same gang that
held up the Log Cabin gambling house in
this city 10 days ago.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1901-09-06
REPORT ON TRADE.

Bradstreet's report on trade for last
week says:
A further improvement in corn crop
advices, confidence of an early ending
of the steel strike, further advance
in cotton and the advent of cooler
weather are unitedly responsible for
still further enlargement of general
trade distribution at nearly all markets
and perceptably and more cheerful
tone of business generally. Especially
good reports come from such centers
as Chicago, which reports very heavy
business in dry goods, clothing and
shoes; from st. Louis, with advices OF
unusual strength of demand among
jobbers and the dry goods trade in Au-
gust beyond expectations; from Kansas
City, which reports that jobbers have
all that they can do to handle business
offerings, and from Omaha, which re-
ports August trade larger than last
year. Wool is moving actively on good
manufacturing demand, but it is no
higher in prices. Reports from the
BILE.
Aside from the strength in textiles
the feature in prices is the lower range
of cereals and farm products generally.
Wheat is off little in liquidation, bas-
ed on large receipts at the northwest,
smaller clearances and less active ex-
port demand.
The air of patient serenity with
which the iron and steel trades view
the trade and strike situation is signiti-
cant of the confidence growing that the
end of the strike is in sight. Leaving
out this matter, the trade is in good
shape and consumption is large. FL
nancial products, such as hoops, tubes,
sheets and tin plates, are still bring
ing higher premiums. Structural ma
terial, plate and bar mills have orders
for months ahead.
Wire is scarce at Chicago, owing to
the Joliet shutdown. At Pittsburg mer-
chant furnaces are at the end of their
orders and must pile stocks next month
if the strike lasts. Foundry iron is in
good demand at st. Louis and hard
ware is in active distribution at all
western markets.
Wheat, including -four, exports for
the week aggregate 6,6O7,611 bushels,
as against 6,606,9S9 last week and
3,24S,313 this week last year.
Wheat exports from July 1 to date
9S9aggregate 57,2S6,932, as against 25,-
8SS,477 bushels last season.
Business failures for the week mum.
Der 1873, against 181 last week, 165 in
this week year ago, 131 in 1899, 164
in 1898 and 1913 in 1897.
Canadian foilures number 20, as
against "a last week, 80 in this week
year ago, rs in 1899 and 26 in 1898.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1901-09-06
Columbia Won Again.

Newport, R. l., Sept. Columbia,
splendidly handled, beat Constitution four
minutes and 10 seconds, corrected time
over course of Is miles to windward and
back in the first trial races to select the
cup defender. The defeat was decisive, and
admirers of the Constitution are at their
wits end to make apologies and excuses
for her bad behavior. She was fresh from
the Herreshotf shipyard, where her bot
tom was FURNISHED until it glistened like
plate glass in the sunlight. Her sails fitted
her admirably, with the exception of the
balloon jib topsail which she set on tn
homeward reach. Thus she had no
drawback to act as detriment to her
speed. Moreover, Mr.. Herreshotf. her
designer and builder, was aboard. All,
however, was of no avail Constitution
was beaten fairly ON her merits. and I'M
less she sails better in the next races the
committee which has the matter in charge
will decide upon selecting Columbia to
meet Shamrock ii.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1901-09-06

day, November z, at the special request
OF, Andrew Carnegie.
Jimmy Michael broke the indoor cy-
Gle record behind motor pace for two
miles at the Madison Square Garden
track recently and also defeated Major
Taylor in two straight heats in their
match race. Michael covered the two
miles in $40 3-5.
Brigadier General William A. Lud-
low died at Convent, N. j., of consump-
tion recently, at the house of Mr.. Girls
COM His Illness was first noticed on
his arrival in the Philippines in May
last. He was at once sent home, in the
hope that American climate would re-
store him.
Hon. Binger Hermann, commissioner
of the general land office, has completed
his annual report, which shows that dur.
ing the year 15,662,706 acres of the pub
lie domain were disposed Of, and the
receipts of the Office were $1,792,160.
The receipts exceeded those Of last
year by $592,402 and the land disposals
by 2,10S,908 acres.
Sensational testimony disclosing an
alleged plot to kill Bishop Anton Kan.
lowsky of the Independent Polish Cath.
Ollie church, was introduced by the pros
ecution in Justice Martins court re
Gently Five of the bishops parishion.
ers are defendants on charge of con
spiracy to defame the character of the
bishop and attempting to cause his ar
rest.
William A. Plxley, amusement editor
of an Omaha paper, was recently per
haps fatally injured by having his
flesh lacerated by a baboon. Mr. Pix
obey was visiting the dressing tent of
a dog and pony show, accompanied by
hes sister. The baboon known as "Jim
Robinson" attacked Pixley without
warning, biting him several times and
opening the flesh in gaping wounds.
The body of a man was found beside
the railroad track near Edgewood, Cal
recently. The head was badly mutilat
ed. In his pockets was found bank
book of the Hibernian bank of San
Francisco bearing the name Of Simons
Erickson. 1t is thought he had been
riding on freight train in the com
| pany of tramps and that they had rob
bed him and thrown him from the
| train.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1901-09-06
List of Dead Grows.

Philadelphia, Sept. 1.-The list of dead
as the result of the explosion of a boiler on
the steamboat City of Trenton in the Della
ware river has now reached 81. Sixteen
bodies have been identified and five still
await Identification at the morgue. Eight
bodies were recovered today in the vicinity
of the disaster. Nine persons are missing,
and the five unidentified are probably
among this number.
The bodies identified were: Marian Ash
mead, aged Is; Anna b. Herr, l6; Miss
Matilda Cross, 81; Alice Matthews. al !;
Irene Weld, 10; Dora Weld, II, of Phil
adelphia; Harry johnson, aged SO, Hume
vile, Pa; Montgomery Marvel, "a, Sea-
ford, Del.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1901-09-06
IDAHO GLEANINGs.

Jacob Henderson of Council is pre-
pairing to erect large shearing and ship
ping corrals on his place just east of
town.
The Boise Statesman says an apple
tree on Jefferson street is in full bloom.
The tree has already borne one crop
of apples.
The board of trustees of the Lewiston
state normal school has adopted plans
for training school and bids for con-
struction will be called for.
The Pacific Legion of Honor is no
more. 1t is merged with the Pioneers
of the Pacific, and all members of the
former now belong to the latter lodge.
Weiser reports that George Falligan
is building a dam at the mouth of
Mann's creek that will cost $1,000. 1t
will enable him to irrigate his farm
of 200 acres.
Charles Dancher, prospector living
in Dead Man Gulch, near Mullen, was
badly bruised recently by an explosion
of dynamite, thought to have been fired
by malicious purpose.
Last week closed one of the most sue
cessful meeting of teachers institute
in Lewiston. The enrolment was six
ty, the largest number ever assembled
in Nez Perez county.
Bert Hillman, who escaped from the
penitentiary on the 22d inst, was cap
tured four miles south of Meadows, in
Washington county. The capture was
effected by two farmers, Arnold and
Ambs, who had been searching for him.
He was brought back to the penitenti-
airy.
Failure of brake to work on the
Atchison grain tramway at Kendrick
resulted in much grain being scattered
down the hill, fully ton of wheat be-
ing lost and 25 of the iron buckets be-
ing thrown from the cable. No one
was seriously injured. Damage to the
tram was slight.
Wilkison G. Thompson, railroad con-
tractors, are advertising for 1000 men
to work on the Pacific & Idaho North
ern railroad extension from Council to
the Seven Devils country. They will
have 20 miles of the extension complet-
ed before snow flies. This will bring
the road within 20 miles of the mines.
They expect to work steadily through
unless the weather is too severe.
G. w. Smith, editor of the Clipper,
was arrested last week on charge of
criminal libel, the complaint being
made by Probate Judge Koelsch. The
Clipper published an article criticising
the judge. the sheriff and the county
attorney for their having as alleged,
eaten the chickens involved in chick
en- stealing case earlier in the week.
The chickens were buried by the sher-
If after they had served thir purpose
in court.
The Boise water company has sued
the city for $1O,723 for water used for
street sprinkling purposes, basing the
charge on the rate of 1917 cents per
1000 gallons. The state law provided
that water for public necessities shall
be furnished free of charge and the
company proposes TO test that provis-
ion in the courts. All incorporated
towns in the state will be affected by
the final decision.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1901-09-06
German Banker. Were Robbed

Havana, Sept 2.-The Discussion says
that Upmann L Co., German bankers of
Havana, have been robbed of $4,000 by
the same men who recently robbed the
Spanish bank. Mr.. Upmann refuses to say
anything regarding the affair.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1901-09-06
Fought to n Draw.

Butte, Mont, Sept 2,-Mose Lafontise
of Butte and Tom Tracey, champion well
terweight of Australia, fought 20 rounds
to draw at the saucer track Both men
took and gave great amount of punish
ment.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1901-09-06
More Troops Needed.

LONDON, Aug. 3O.-A special dispatch
from Shanghai says the British authori
ties at ePkin have telegraphed for more
British troops.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1901-09-06
WHEAT REPORT.

Portland.-Walla Walla, 5516@56c;
bluestem, SIC; valley, SIC.
Tacoma. = Unchanged. Bluestem
Sic; club, SIC.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1901-09-06

In the eighteenth century silken CO.
coons sold in the London market for
one shilling pound.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1901-09-06

During the siege of Paris Ga balloons
left the city with 81 passengers, S54
pigeons and nine tons Of letters.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1901-09-06

The Best Prescription FOR Malaria
Ch1lls and Fever is bottle OF Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic. 1t Is simply iron and quinine in
tasteless form. No Cure. No Pay Price SOC
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1901-09-06
The Snokane < East

The Spokane & East
ern Trust Co. Savings
bank department allows
4 per cent per annum. In
lade now draw interest
Deposits received by mail
and upwards.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1901-09-06

He who is willing to face failure can
never secure success.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1901-09-06

The tree tina tbears the most fruit
to market is said to be the axle-tree.
Suspicious are usually worse than
facts.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1901-09-06

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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-02-13
War Tax Reduction Bill Passed.

Two important measures were dispos-
ed OF by the Senate Wednesday, the mil
itary academy appropriation bill and :he
war revenue reduction measure. The
former was under consideration less than
an hour. The only change made in it
was the strengthening OF the provision
against hazing at West Point, the per-
atty for which is expulsion from the
academy and ineligibility to appoint
ment in the army or navy. The war tax
reduction bill was then taken up.
Mr.. Aldrch explained that the bill
would reduce the revenues $3o,Soo,O 900
annually, without taking into account
the effect oil the amendment taxing
bucket shops. II each one should pay
$500, the government would derive $Io,-
100000 from that source.
An amendment to tax incomes above
$4,000 per cent. for 20 years was de
feated, Fl to g. strict party vote. The
bill was passed
The House discussed the postal ap-
preparation bill all day, but reached no
vote.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-02-13
WILL STAY IN CUBA.
Secretary Root Says Soldiers viii Not Come
Home Now.

The secretary OF war has given ont
the following official statement regard
ing Cuba: The framing OF a constitu
ton for the island will not be the cue
for the withdrawal OF our troops" he
said. There will be a great deal C
naming to be done down there after
they get constitution before they have
stable government.
In the first place, an election will
have to be held. After the election the
first administration OF the island must
be inducted into Office.
Then this newborn government
must be given chance to prove that
it can manage affairs without the as
sistance OF the Unitcd States
1T would be a great mistake for us
to withdraw Our troops and find inside
OF week or month that we had leit
revolution upon the island that would
sooner or later involve us in serious
difficulty with the people OF the island
nr with some foreign power
mot until we are satisfied that The
Cubans can run their own affairs. and
will be able to continue them success.
iully will the United States withdraw
the troops now stationed there
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-02-13
ALL ENGLAND SHOCKED.
Great Losses Of Troops Causes a Willingness
10 End War.

The report OF Lord Roberts showing
the great loss Of British life i'll the
ransvaal-I2,oSo dead, of whom 7.7o3
perished from diseasc-has caused a
most profound sensation and is the alb
sorbing subject of discussion in Lon
don. What most impresscs the public
is that the losses continue to be as great
as ever, although the authorities have
claimed that the war ended several
months ago.
The British military headquarters in
Africa can keep back the news OF de-
ieats and exaggerate alleged successes
but it cannot silence or suppress the
death roll, which tells the story OF Eng
lands rapidly diminishing army. The
movement for peace has been greatly
strengthened by this South African
news.
The missivc Of Gen. Sir Evelyn Wood
to South Africa. however, does not
mean cessation of the war; neither
does it mean a concession OF Bocr IN
dependence. but it does mean a recognJ-
ton oi the Beers as a treaty making
power and the presentation OF the best
terms that England is willing to give
These are, it is understood. the or
ganization OF the South African repub'
lie and the Orange Free State as scpa-
rate sci-govcrned colonies, with al
the rights enjoyed by the people o
Cape Colony and free from military oc'
cupation, except small garrisonS n
Pretoria and Bloemfontein.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-02-13
Topeka CITIZENS DECLARE WAR.
ULTIMATUM ISSUED.
n Saloons arc Not Closed In Five Days Armed
Mon viii Attempt 10 Drive
Them Out.

Three thousand male citizens OF To-
ptka. Kans.. III mass meeting Sunday,
issued an utimatum giving the saloou-
keepers until Friday at II o'clock noon
to quit business II this shall not be
done, warning was given that I'ooo
armed men would move on the joints
and remove them by force. This action
Is the result OF the crusade start
ed bv Mrs Carrie Nation. The meet
ing was called by committee OF the
Law Enforcement league and was at
tended BY nearly all the prominent
business men OF the city. Conservative
men. who have hitherto advocated MOD
Grafton in dealing with the lawless ele-
mcnt. insisted that the time had come
when patience has ceased to be W.
tue and that the people OF Topeka
should take the law in their own han"S'
The officers were warned that th"y
had waited long enough The property
owners in whose premises the Joints
are kept were warned that they should
abate the nuisance at once, or the peo-
pie of Topeka would not be responsible
ior the damage that might ensue to the
buildings.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-02-13
FUTURE OF SAMOAN ISLANDS.
Encouraging Reports as to Their Develop
ment and Expectations.

Encouraging reports as to the devel-
opment and exploitation OF the Samoan
islands have been received at the state
department from u. s. Consular Agent
Harris, at Eibenstock.
German plantation experts says Mr.
Harris, claim that the Samoan islands
have a great future in coffee tea, tobac-
co. cotton, and like products. Upolu
island. in particular, it is said, is especial
ly suitable for the culture OF these prod
ucts possessing as it does, favorable po-
siton, fruitful soil, and good eli
mate, A company is being formed IN
Germany for the exploitation OF this
island. Plantations are to be laid our.
narrow gauge railways constructed. and
the development OF the land generally
promoted. The enterprise is headed by
men OF practical experience, who have
acquired their knowledge OF plantation
life in East Africa and in Brazil Work
is expected to begin this spring
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-02-13
COL. ALBERT D. SHAW DEAD.
Ex. Commander in Chief Of The G. A. II. Ex-
pres OF Apop'eSy.

Representative Albert ID. Shaw Of
Watcrtown, n y, formerly command
cr-n-chici OF the Grand Army OF the
Republic, was found dead Sunday
morning N his room at the Riggs
house, Washington. ID. c. A physician
summoned Immediately after the dis
coyery OF the body pronounced death
due to apoplcxy
Col. Shaw was born in Lyme. N. Y,
December 27, IS4l. He served term
OF enlistment in the Thrty-iith New
York volunteers. and as a special agent
OF the war department at provost mar
Shal headquarters during the civil war
Later he was a member OF the State
assembly for one term, was appointed
tonsul to Toronto in 1903, and pro
noted to Manchester, England, in
1873, from which latter place he waS
removed by President Cleveland ~
1855, for being IAN offensive partisan.
Aiterward he filled the Office of de-
partment commander OF the Grand
Army OF the Republic for the State 81
New York; COMMUNICATIVE chief of the
national body and a representative in
Congress, succeeding the late c. A.
Chickerng who met tragic death in
New York.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-02-13
At The NATIONAL CAPITOL.

The President has sent to the Senate
the nomination OF Carroll ID. Wright, of
Massachusetts,, to be commissioner of
labor.
The Senate committee on naval af-
fairs has amended the naval bill to pro-
vide for the purchase of three Holland
torpedo boats.
The report OF the commissioner oi
patents for 1000 shows that during the
year there were received 1908 applica-
tions for patents, OF which 26,4IS were
granted.
Mr. Long recommends that the naval
appropriation bill be amended so as to
authorize the appointment of two ca
diets by each senator and representative
il. Congress, and for the appointment
OF 10 cadets at large.
The House committee on banking and
currency has tabled the bill repeating
the 10 per cent tax on State bank is
sues and the bill requiring national
banks repositories to pay interest to the
government on public deposits.
The pension of the widow OF Gen.
Lawton was reported by the House
committee on pensions at $50 month,
a reduction from $Ioo month fixed by
the Senate.
Senator Hoar has submitted to 'he
Senate communication from Secretary
Long stating that GOO naval officers will
be needed for new vessels and those
now in reserve.
The House committee on the Louisi-
ana purchase exposition has voted to re-
port the bill for government appropris-
ton of $5,ooo,oco to the StA Louis ex-
position in 1903,
The bill amending the migration
laws so as to exclude persons affected
with insanity, idiocy or epilepsy, has
been favorably reported from the House
committee on immigration and natural
ization.
Encouraging reports as to the csvel-
opment and exploitation OF the San. an
islands, have been received At The state
department from United States Con-
sular Agent Harris at Eibenstock.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-02-13
UNCLE SANS ARMY.
Would be Backed by Ten and a Half Millions
OF Men II Needed.

Ten million five hundred and forty
six thousand and ten men are available
ior military duty in this country in
cases OF emergency. OF this number
II3o67 are members OF the national
guard of the various States and can be
assembled in Washington inside OF 70
days and 90 days later the entire quota
could be in camp and partly equipped
for duty The figures for three States
follow: Pennsylvania, o722 officers and
men in the national guard and oI75lS
others available; Ohio, 5,SS3 officers
and men in the national guard and
65oooo others available West Virginia.
Io42 officers and men in the national
guard and $4,000 Others available.
These figures have been transmitted
to Congress by Adjutant General CO..
bin and give an idea OF the strength OF
this country should President McKin-
ley again be required to call for volun-
teers