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Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-06-07
Mnr once silent.

London. June 2.-The reiicence of the
government regarding the battle Vladfon-
tein and other military events OF some
Importance which have recently occurred
at widely separated points in South Al
rica has led to considerable anxiety
This is iii no way allayed by the curious
answer OF the war Office today to a qnes-
ton regarding the accuracy or otherwise
of the recent report that the British were
severely beaten near Pretoria, May 2, los
ing AZ killed. so wounded, 600 prisoners
and six guns. The reply which the war
office vouehsafed. I'VE have no official in
formation,' has aroused some misgivings.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-06-07
Case of the Philippines.

Chicago, June 3.-A special from
Washington says: The supreme court has
another surprise in store for the country.
Unless 1t changes its mind between now
and October, the date Of il, next meeting.
the court will decide the Philippine ease
in favor Of the government 1t viii be an
other decision by divided bench and
upon most extraordinary grounds, towit
First-That the United States has never
DECLARED its intention to retain the Phil.
ippine- indefinitely, and the ordinary dee
iAration of policy which had been made
VAS in the other direction, looking to-
ward mere temporary occupation, the
United States being sort Of trustee for
the people of the Philippines. as it was a
trustee for the people of Cuba.
Second-That in any event the United
States at the time duty complained
of was imposed (the IA diamond rings)
was not in the actual possession of the
Philippines, but the United States wag.
ing war for such possession and such con
troll as the United States had was limited
to the operations OF military authority.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-06-07
In China.

Washington, June 3.--Mr. Rockhill,
special United States commissioner at
Pekln, has informed the state department
that the departure OF Field Marshal
Count Won WaIersee from China is the
result Of acceptance by the Chinese gov
erninent OF the understanding to pay the
indemnity of 450.OO0,OOO tnes, the Ger.
man government regarding the pledge as
sufficient 10 warrant the withdrawal. lie
further states that the German force,
which is being rapidly diminished, will be
limited to one brigade.
Mr. Conger, minister to China, has
written to the state department that he
expects to sail for China about July &
which is the date Of the expiration OF his
two months leave. Mr.. Rockhili's de-
parture for home may be expected soon.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-06-07
On Way to Alaska.

Seattle, June 3.-Fifteen hundred per
sons left this port for northern ports on
the steamships Oregon, Centennial and
Valencia. Over 100 sto"aways were clean
ed out from the yarious vessels during the
course of the day. The docks were black
with people, fully 1900 having gathered
on the water front TO watch the three
sailings. The scenes were like those of the
first great Nome and klondike ru-hes
Nome enlivened the hours Of the afternoon
with popular airs and played a farewell
piece as the great craft swung out into the
stream. The Oregon carried about half OF
the 1900 passengers.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-06-07

Charleston, S. c., June Fifteen fish
ermen are supposed 10 have been drowned
in wild squall yesterday while the Mos
quito fleet of fishing boats was anchored
off the fishing patches" The eight boats
fishing at the time were scattered to the
four winds. but all save three were oc-
counted for tonight. The missing boats
were the Anna Julia, the Messenger Boy
and the Knife. There were Is men in the
three boats.
When the supposed disaster was report
ed the revenue cutter Forward went to
sea and skrted for 30 miles around the
lightship, but came back with the story
that not a sign OF "A boat could be seen
Captain Watson of the Messenger Boy
is the only white skipper supposed TO have
perished.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-06-07
Interest Revived.

New York, June IA dispatch from
London says:
Genera! kitchener's account of the bat
Tie of Nadfontein served to light up pub
lie interest once more in the Boer war.
Two facts stand out. First. the deter
mined nature Of the Boer assault upon an
nlrenched position, 90 miles from johann
nesburg and secondly, the heavy losses
suffered by this side.
This has been the first real engagement
which has been fought for many months,
and it is decisive proof that the Beers,
when led by cool and wary general like
Delarey, can still offer strenuous resist
ance to British arms. The details OF this
battle may indicate that General DXon's
force was surprised and that the casualty
was run up to la in this way But the
Beers, in any event, We're the assallants
and Mee not repulsed without severe
losses
The Beers are also reported to have
fought with exceptional gallantry while
in pursuit Of General Plumers convoy. A
British officer, who is on furlough after
fighting from Colenso to Lydenburg, has
been predicting that the closing
skirmi,hes OF the campaign would occur
on the line Of the Johannesburg
railway in the vicinity of Heidelberg and
Standerton. Both OF these affairs We're
within the theater Of war defined by thir
officer months ago as the last Boer. ditch.
The natural explanation OF the fighting
is that one mine after another is opening
and the refugees are returning to Johan-
nesburg in small groups, and the Beers
have been making desperate efforts to
frighten and prevent resumption OF indus
try in the gold belt. Vladfontein wa'
probably designed to be a loud warning to
the refugees that the war had not ended
and that Johannesburg was still an un
safe place
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-06-07
Suicide mt Chicago.

Chicago, June 2.-Confronted by a
police officer with his pistol hall drawn
and with crowd Of men and boys led
by another officer closing in on MIN from
behind, Aurlius w. Griffin turned a re-
yolver against his temple and committed
suicide. He was seking to escape ar.
rest on charge of horse stealing, and
when brought to bay ended his life rather
than submit to the disgrace Of capture.
Five hundred persons witnessed the sen
sational deed. Griffin at one time had
considerable money, but lost it all in a
venture in the Yukon district in 1896
After his return from Alaska two years
later he went to work as a detective IL
San Francisco. He performed detective
work for the authorities Of Ogden.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-06-07
bryan DisnpprOves.

Lincoln, Neb., June 3.--Taking for
his text the words, Emperor Mckinley
W. j. Bryan gave out an extended state
ment bearing on the supreme court de-
cision in the insular cases. Mr.. Bryan
frankly admits that the courts verdict il
extremely distasteful TO him, and the Ian,
guage he employs is more vigorous than is
customary even for him.
He boldly declares that the supreme
court has joined hands with the president
and congress in an effort to change our
form of government. and he calls on the
people to repudiate the verdict
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-06-07
N UMBER 4.
TRADE REPORT.

hradstreets report Of trade for last
week Is as follows:
Unreasonable weather was the tev ~
the situation last week. discouraeine
as u has been to retail trade In tha
cities and country districts alike. and
retarding the growth OF most crons
but particularly corn and oats IN the
northern states. Withal. however.
there Is feeling prevalent that a few
weeks of warm. sunny weather. a de-
cided lack OF which has so far been
noted this spring, would do much to
piace matters commercial and agricul.
tnrai In as good or better condition
than year ago. Apart from this the
week has been without much exchange
except thatea rather better spirit has
been visible in the Industrial market
and some progress has been made. Tho
situation In textiles has not changed
materially. The sseadiness OF prices 10
still feature. those for cereals being
as high, or slightly higher, than a week
ago. as much owing to had crop reports
from abroad as to the tales OF dry
weather damage In the northwest to
wheat and too cool weather for corn In
the country as a whole.
AS for some time past, new business
In Iron and steel Is small, while produc.
tion on orders is at the maximum.
Steel billets are primarily scarce and
b0c higher. while Bessemer pig iron is
duh and Off 25c. Southern iron is dull
and weak and present quotations could
be cut soc IL business was offered.
Finished products are generally
strong and the mills are still crowded
with business. Rail mills have q sea-
sons output guaranteed and wire nails
are pushed with orders, and bar and
plato production Is sold ahead. Rumors
OF advances to come after July are
heard. but tangible offers in this res.
pect with new business In small vol.
umc. Hardware is in good shape and
May sales at Chicago were the heaviest
for any month th.s year.
Wheat tlncluding four shipments
for the week aggregate 4,13s970 BUSH
els against 1896 ,084 bushels last week;
4,533,l40 bushels the same week OF
1900; +,596,065 bushels In 1899, and
b,2A9, 0S6 bushels in 1893.
From July to date, this season.
wheat exports are l94.lS7,632 bushels.
against 1872, ,926. .706 bushels last season,
and 2l3.4S9, ,240 bushels In 1S98-99.
Failures for the week numbered IA.
against 1872 last week; 1856 In this week
year ago. and 129 In 1899. Canadian
failures number 81. against - last
week. 81 year ago. and IS In 1899.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-06-07
Career OF Captain Howgnte.

Captain Howgate, u. S. A., retired,
who died recently. had singular and
eventful life. While a trusted officer
of the signal service he was charged
with appropriating large amount of
government funds and placed under ar
rest. His escape and flight were at
tended with many dramatic features.
BY ruse he got away from a govern
ment officer having him In charge while
the latter supposed his prisoner was
taking bath. For years he remained
in hiding, and not until four years af-
ter his escape was he located by secret
service detectives as proprietor of an
obscure book store in New York.
He was taken back to Washington.
ID. C.. tried and convicted. After serv-
ing sentence in the Albany county
ton last December. Captain Howgate
was known as a scientist Of ability.
He gave much attention to Arctic re-
search and was the author of what Is
known as the Howgate colonization
plan for reaching the north pole by
means OF stations along the route. His
attainments were such that he doubt
less would have made a name for him
self in the scientific world had it not
been for his misfortunes.
Captain Howgate was born In Eng
land. III 1862 he was appointed a sec
ond Lieutenant in the Twenty-second
Michigan volunteers and served TO the
end. Of the wa, with distinction, earn
ing promotion fal gallant and meritor-
ious service In the battle OF Chicamau-
ga and in the Atlanta campaign. At
the close of the war he entered the reg
ular army and rose to the rank Of cap
tain in the signal corps.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-06-07
VISITED WITH KING EDWARD
N. Y. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
iwe"ts-one Americans Representing
Many Millions. Were the Kings
'"".t. - Visitors Impressed and

Windsor, June 3.-Twenty-one Amer.
lean gentlemen dressed in the deep
black Of British court mourning. men
representing many millions of money
and vast commercial interests. were
the guests Of King Edward recently at
windsor. They were the delegates OF
New York chamber OF commerce. The
visit was arranged by the London
chamber of commerce. the president OF
which. Lord Bressey. accompanied the
American party. The visitors were i'm.
pressed and pleased by their audience
with the king, who. the Associated
Press learns, was just as interested a,
meeting them as they were at meeting
him. The king had expressed consid
cradle curiosity to see what manner OF
men these muiti-miliionaire nigh, be
especially Messrs. Morgan and Carne
gle. AS regards the latter the king was
disappointed. for Mr.. Cargegie was un
able to be present.
From the king down all the officials
concentrated their attention on Mr.
Morgan. Their curiosity was not un
mixed with awe. One OF the high ofii
GERS Of the household humorously con
fessed that an inspection OF the list OF
visitors made them tremble lest Mr.
Morgan or one OF the other millionaires
should take a fancy to Windsor and
buy 1t. Apart from this personal poin!
Of view. the Associated Press was Off
cially informed by Lord PelhamCiin
ton, the master Of the household, tina,
the king regarded the presence In Eng
land OF such a representative body OF
American business men as highly sig
nificant OF the close and friendly rela
tions existing between the two coun
tries and in furtherance of that feeling
his castle and make their acquaintance
After an inspection of the grounds
the delegates were taken to the east
terrace, where they were received by
the king. They were surprised to finl
that the queen was also present, for
her appearance was quite unexpected
With the king and queen were the
Princess Victoria and the children OF
the duke and duchess OF Cornwall and
York. Each delegate was formally pre-
sented to both the king and queen
shaking their hands This ceremony
over, the king asked the visitors to re
place their hats on their heads and both
he and the queen then commenced tt
chat In the most friendly way with the
little group. The king remembered
meeting previously William Butler
Duncan and James w. Pinshot. much
to their astonishment The king appar
entity avoided business and politics, be
yond reiterating how glad he was to
meet so many well known men from
America. When the audience was ovel
the delegates partook OF a small feast
and repassed the king and queen, who
were having tea in the garden. The
king stood up. took of his hat and
bowed his farewell. The delegates then
returned to London.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-06-07

Poultry and Eggs-Chickens. old.
10 TO lie per lb. live weight; ducks. ~
per dozen; geese, dressed. l2c per ID:
turkeys. live. 10@l2c: dressed. 12@
l3c: eggs. fresh, IS per case.
egetables-Potatoes. CSC per cwt;
onions. $3.50 per cwt.
Live Stock-Beef, live steers, 4hc:
dressed. Sc; live cows. SIC: dressed.
TIC; veal calves. dressed. 1890: NUT
ton ewes, Sc; wethers. 3hc; hogs. live.
34.75@5.00 per cwt: dressed. 81 per
cwt.
The local mills pay the following
prices for grain, delivered: Club
wheat, 441ac bulk. 4elsc sacked: blue
stem. 47c bulk, 49c sacked: red. 4Sc
bulk. 40 sacked.
Sheepskins-Shearlings. 10c each:
short wool pelts 30@50c; medium
wool, 5O@75c; long wool. 75c@sl.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-06-07
BOTHA APPEALS 70 KRUGER
WANTS TO SUE FOR PEACE
Lord Kitchener Said to Have Given
Formulation tO Adopt That Course
Government in silent Over Recent
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Dattle-Other War News.

London June ?. The Sun publishes a
SENSATIONAL story to the effect that Gen
eral Botha has arrived at Stanierton and
is communicating by telegraph with Mr..
Kruger through the Netherlands govern
ment, appealing to Mr.. Kruger to sue fol
peace. Lord Kitchener is said to have
given Botha permission to adopt this
course.
The Sun further hears that 10000 Zu-
ius have gone on the warpath, owing to
Boer raids in Zululand.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-06-07

Erie, June City Of Eric crosses line
first.
Cleveland, Ohio, june 5.iStripped OF
everything that would unnecessarily catch
the wind, the two large modern passenger
sidewheclers, City Of Erie Of Cleveland and
the Tashmoo of Detroit, lined up for their
great hundred mile dash from Cleveland u
Erie TO decide the speed championship Of
the great lakes.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-06-07
odd E.,Io,,.' ofnc.r..

TIE grand ofiicers Of the odd Fellows
for the coming year are: George \
Elsperman Of Tacoma. grand master; X
NJ, Waters Of Spokane, grand warden; +
l.. Hart Of Tacoma, grand secretary j. B
kreinbuhl Of Spokane, grand treasurer
and A. G. Ansell of Spokane grand repre-
sentative
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-06-07
Mrs. Mcl< <inlcy Gains.

Washington, June 4.--Ilope Of slow
improvement in Mrs. Mckinley's condi
ton was held out by the attending physi
clans after an hours consultation, IL
which DR. William Osler Of Baltimore
joined. DR., Osler is professor in thu
medical department Of Johns Hopkins col
legc and has a national reputation as q
diagnostician. The result Of the consul
taiion is considered encouraging.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-06-07
Two w.r. Killed.

Wheeling, W. Va. June 4.-~The second
section Of worktrain on the Pitt-bnrg
Ohio Valley and Cincinnati railroad today
crashed into the first section, near Powhat-
tan, killing two and njuring over ~ per-
sons. There were 2s Italians in the ca
boose of the first section when IL was tele-
scoped.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-06-07
ChnMcc mt NaRaaakI.

Washington, June 2.-Ihe war depart
ment has been informed by cable that
General Chaffec, with his troops, on tho
transport Sumner, had arrived at Naga-
saki on the way to Manila The transport
kininek, from Manila TO Seattle, has ar
rived at NagasakL
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-06-07
Marshal. Aim Was Trs~.

Chicago. June 5.--A special to the IT'D
une from Metropolis. ILL.,, says:
Marshal W. T.. Oakes was shot IN the
back, lust below the heart, and istaiis IN.
inred by A. N. Cosington, hoee' anu
saloonkeeper. Coyington. in turn, was snot
three times and instantly killed by Mar
shal Oakes.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-06-07

Beaverton. Mich, June 5.-Will Ar.
nell today shot and killed his year
old daughter. fatally wounded his wife.
and was shooting at his sister and Mrs.
Samuel Ropp, who were in the house,
when Mrs. Ropp's husband wounded
him from a charge OF shotgun. Arnell
is supposed to have become suddenly
dempufpI
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-06-07
Our CUP Defender Disabled.

Newport, X. l., June 5.-The cup deien-
der Constitution was di.masted while on
her trial spin The accident happened while
the yacht was off Brenton's reef lightship,
about three miles out from Narragansett
pier To all Appearances the Constitution
is badly crippled.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-06-07

Washington, June 3.-Brigadier Gen
eral Frederick Funston has been assigned
to command the Fourth division Of the
department Of northern Luzon, with
headquarters at San Isidro.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-06-07

In Europe 10 out OF every 1000 peo
PIE are living out Of their own coun
try, in America 1877 out Of every 1000
while 900 out of every 1000 Austral-
ians were born in some other part OF
the world.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-06-07
pre.en, 10 King o.c.r.

Stockholm. June 5.-United States Min
lister W. w. Thomas, at special audience
with King Oscar at the palace, presented
his majesty with a signed photograph of
President Mckinley.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-06-07
Threatened LynchIng,

Pittsburg, June 3.-Benjamin Setty,
alias Watson. aged 2s years, narrowly es.
eaped lynchinp at the hands Of an nfuri-
ated mob of 500 citizens of McKeesport,
Pa.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-06-07

Ninety-six per cent Of all deaths
from whooping cough and 80 per cent
of deaths from measles occur In chill
dreu under years old.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-06-07

Washington, June 5.-The cabinet unan-
imously decided that existing conditions
do not warrant the calling Of an extra ses-
sion Of congress this summer.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-06-07

Washington. june Sin can be authon'
tatively stated that the Dingiey rates upon
goods from the Philippines entering tne
United States will remain as heretofore.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-06-07

Portland.--Walla Walla. $4,000.
Tacoma. and steady. Blue
stem. Gl hc; club. 59Mc.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-06-07

In future Tommy Atkins Is to be sup
piled with beer instead Of rum rations
when he voyages to stations abroad.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-06-07

Yokohama, June 4.--Viscount Katsura
has formed q new cabinet.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-08

issued general order urging those camps
which have not paid their subscriptions
10 the fund being raised for a memorial
to the women Of the South. 20 do 30 az
once. Camps which hare not yet sub
seribed are asked to make subscriptions
Immediately and TO pay them as soon as
possible.
The movement for the erection OF
woman's memorial was started some time
ago By The United Sons OF Confederate
Veterans and l. o commemorate the SOUTH
err womens conEtancy, devotion and ne
koiRm anglng tbs evil HsE ----.-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-08
esIhEs MADE DENIAL

y Osl,he Was Never Connected
~, IONA ssnitsriun1 Company.
q 7 December 6. william
'gsl.. Of sRte for Oklahoma,
= ps e'.m hat Insane asylum
S.g fied against aim In
pa a. Nv lN ihuse Which caused
N'Nefnor jenkins. said To-
NY Tine owned any interest,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-08
ARe HoLplNe TIEN TsIN.

Chinese Desire It's Restoration, but the
Powers VIII Not Consent
Pekin, December 6.Ths principal OBJ
ject Of the visit TO Pekin Of Yuan shi KAT
the new vceroy OF Chi Ii, who arrived
here December g. is 10 induce the foreign
mowers 10 rslInauish control OF the govern
ment Of Tien Tsln Yuan Shl kai has as
sured ali the ministers OF the foreign pow
era that hs II psgkonaliz aba AID Euing 90
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-08

States concerning anarchy which have been
printed here are attracting much attention
Newspapers here express the hope that
the anarchist breeding grounds In the
United States will be closed e European
fugitives, thus materially aiding the ef-
forts OF the continental police.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-08

directly or indirectly, In the stock, prop
tartum company. ! never participated AZ
rocily or Indirectly Ia securing the con
tract. nor have ! In any way received ny
norton Of its earnings or been benentel
nv reason Of rs having been ley 70 tne
snnltarlum company or any OF It's nen'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-08
MEMORIAL 10 WOMEN.

Camps OF United Sons Of Confederate
Veterans Urged 10 Pay Subscriptions.
81. louis. December 3 -Judge r. p.
Haughton. commsnder In chief Of the
uRsssa ssas st GsRisdsEsts xstsgaRss has
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-08

maintain order at Tien Tsin aud In tho
province.
The Russian. American and Japanese mir
listers are Inclined TO comply with this sag
gestion Of the yiceroy, but the majority OF
powers retain control OF Tien Tsln until tina
re-establishment OF the Chinese court at
Pekln,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-08

the re.chsrsth, number Of high officials
aud other notable UersonaEes. They pro
pose 10 urge legislation for the establish
ment Of courts OF honor 10 arbtrate 10
questions OF honor
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-08

wANGER -Denison, Texas. December 9.
"a S. wanger. aged 90 years, pioneer
resident OF this county, died yesterday rE
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