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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20
MANY TRAINS COLLIDE
THICK FOG CAUSES NUMEROUS
ACCIDENTS IN CHICAGO.
One Person Killed and Many
Others lnjured-EVery Am.
buIance in City Busy.

CHICAGO. Nov ls,-The thickest fog
ever experienced in Chicago caused
numerous collisions between trains ear
H today, in which one man was killed,
two were so badly injured that they
will probably die, and fifteen others
were seriously hurt, Scores Of others.
the police say. were injured in minor
accidents due to the fog.
Every ambulance in the city was
kept busy from $3.50 a m. to 7;SO a. m,
carrying the injured to their homes
or to hospitals. The more serious ac-
cldents occurred on the Metropolitan
and Lake street elevated roads. There
were two collisions on the Northwest
ern Lake street 81" two on the South
Side IL" one on the Northwestern
a." and one between suburban trains
Of the Rock Island and the Lake Shore
roads. Collisions between vehicles and
surface cars were frequent. but while
a great many people were injured by
them, none We're incapaciatd, and the
damage was chiefly to the collldlng OBJ
jects themselves.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20
Refuses TO Discuss the Question
Of Calling an Extra Session
Of Legislature.
THE NECESSITY IS NOT CLEAR
Question ns to Whether Such Com
bination by Railroads Is Viola
ilon of State Law Should
Be Settled In Courts

SEATTLE. Nov ia dispatch to
the PogJ.intclllgcnrrr from Olympia
says;
Regarding the dispatch stating thai
Governor Rogers was contemplating
calung an extra session of The ieg's-
ia,urg To proven, a combination ot the
urca, Northern and Northern PacIac
railroad Interests in this STATE. the
governor has today been very non-cona-
initial lie rcnis = to Discus the ques-
ton u an extra session at All. Men
cioae In ,ouca with the governor lhink
an extra session extremely improbable
Il IS said the neo,si,y for such a
scfs,ln Is not clear 10 his mind and
be- at prcsrn, ~ disposed TO think the
question " whether or no, depoalIng
~ tsc stock ~ n tNo railroads vita
tho Northern Securities COMPANY IS a
violation u the state constitution or Of
tho federal statutes Is matter that
should be nrN determined by the
courts.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20
OPPOSED BY GERMANS.
The Foundation Of Czech University a;
Olmu,z. Muay.a.

NEW YORK, Nov. l9-The Vienna
correspondent, o. the London Times and
the New York Times says the Ger
mans arr opposing the f1unla'ion Of a
c1a,a University at olmutz. Moraval.
Public meetings have been he'd a.
wh!ch u has been proclaimed that the
Czechs are determined to revive the
nationality eontss, in It's most acute
form.
The pope has issued an apostolic
brief to the Monyian ana Bohemian
bishops, cnjonIng them 10 keep out Of
the conflict les, they inspire hatred and
aversion on enc 3 de or The ether
The Catholics OF the Tyral refuse 20
attend a meeting 10 be adressei by Dr.
Lu,ger. Burglmaster Of Vienna and
leader of the ultramuntane Christian
Socialists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20
-Four Hundred Union Men Attack
NOn.UniOn Miners at POrs-
pect Hill Mines.
THREE MENFATALLY INJURED
VIM. Scott, the Forman, His Wife.
Fifteen.year.Old Son and
Ien-year-OId Daughter
Are Attacked.

VINcENNEs. Ind. Nov. 1s.-F0ur
hundred union coal miners arrived here
early this morning and mads an at
tack upon non-union miners employed
at the Prospect Hill mines. As a re-
suit two OF the men are fatally hurt
ant half a doezn seriously injured.
They started after the foreman, VIII
Lam Scott. and in the melee that fol-
lowed Scott was badly beaten and w.
P. Collins sustained injuries tnat may
prove fata. Henry Hannery. a miner.
was badly beaten de may die. Mrs.
Scott was slapped in the face; OTIS
Scott, their 15-year-old boy. was knock-
ed down. as was also Dottie. a 1O-year-
Old daughter.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20

he United States. Mr. Greener in
formed him thai hes'des Amsr.ca, H1i-
land. france, Germlny AMI Japan we're
acmmeraally repfes ntsd. Americans
and Getmals he went on % 9ay. lad
m 81 4 the trade. "No man." writes
the c,rrespondeut. "can come through
sIbsria TO such a place as Vladivos-
took and give thought y what RUS
sla has done In a generation without
being amazed. Engand may criticize
Russian manners and growl at RUS
gian diplomacy and wonder how people
can live under an ausocratic govern
ment, bu. Russia hes aid hold Of the
East"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20
rnonouGHpnEp HORSE
Star Shoot, crack English Colt Pur-
chased by Kentucky Breeders

NEW YORK. Nov, ~ Star Shoot. a
A-yvar.oli chestnut colt u fine aze
and conformation. has arrived from
London on the steamer Minnrhaha. lio
wan purchased for the Kentucky breed.
urs clay and woldf,rd Paris. Ken
lucky. is by islnglsss. winner of ih'
triple event n 1898. via. tho two ,houi-
and suinoaa. Derby and s. Leggr. !s
ou, N Astroiogy by Hermit. winner
II 1867 Derby grandam s,clla by
brother % Stran1ni
star Shoe, was trained by John Hug
gins In the same stable as Was Volo-
dyovakl As a s.ycar.old he won the
British Dominion stakes worth ii5io,
aud ihr Hurst Park stakes. worth
1865
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20

Visit by a party u prominent railraa"
men has started considerable discus
sion concerning the future n the plan
The visiting parry consisted u rrrs'
don, y. u. Underwood ot the Ht4,
railway; his assistant, Daniel wllhr'
Slr William C. Van Horne. r. c =
cs.prrslirut ~ the Canadian Pacin"
and T. G Hopkins, a New York banb
er ana broker
1hcy werr met a he works by Job'
Ilayfon. pttsidcn, Of the nvw Roger
Company ana escorted over the prcr
iscs, There Is sali 70 be ScArol'
~ heavy dr4ughl los M 'hyes through
out The country and constant d~man'
fpr them from an the great 'rvigh'
lines
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20
Have Been Taught They Are
Called 10 Dominate Over
South Africa.
AfRIKANDERS ARE UNDECIDED
Boers Believe the British Arc t0 Be
Driven Into the Sea Leaving
Them undisputed Masters
~ the Trnnsvaal.

NEW YORK. Nov. 10 Mail adylcea
from Natal 10 ghr i,ondon Times and
Now York Times pays tho problem
In South Africa ls o1mpiloalgd ono
and cannot Dc graHpci by rvAilns the
newppappm Tho CORRESPONDENT says
tho British mual b. made 20 under.
stand thai they have TO deal with
p".uliar people whose very elementary
cduvaIl,n has been directed bY their
uHscrupuluuB ana ambitious leaders 20
imhulnE ghrm wtIh The belief lhAa 40
Tho "a sen nf uud, thcy arr called e.
tho dominion of South Afrita Thvy
aro taught that Ihs amalekl,o British.
cr is 90 br drycn lalo ,he sea. leay.
ins them Tho blacks A. their hrwora
~ wood and drawers VI watrr ~ In
the days o' Tho Erra, Irck.
In Na'al. says tho carrespaaioa,. the
people arc either thoroughly loyal
~ thorough rrbrls but in cape COL
ouy Thousands VI Nfrikanders are On
the fence.
Thofr has been too much sentimental
humhug drclar'a the correspond, ,ni ilo
lnHiags Iha, The inhab tanIs must b.,
thoroughly "smashed." AMI made 20
tcol that thvy arc SMASHED" rar tho
sake ~ tho ti,ur dulct u south AZ.
rlca. Then viii DO tho llmc for The
llrtah 70 bc ErncJoW After pcaec
comes ,ho hurghcra can b. handled cas-.
iy. II the scales ot Justice agc evenly
hold
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20
LoosNG WINE TRADE.
Frances Wine Exports Rapidly De-
creasing Every Year.

NEW YORK. Nov ls.-Tha Paris
correspondent Of the London Times and
the New York Times notes move
ment. encouraged by the minister u
agriculture 20 dishn from the stocks
Of unsaleable wines alcohol, which.
when rendered unfit sor human con-
sumption and used only in The arts,
is not subject 70 taxation, An exhibit
ton o. various forms OF altered aleO-
hol IS now open in Paris. The export
Of French wines, says the correspond
ent, has fallen of for various reasons,
including the fac; laat wins as COED
IS the F-enoa are now produced else
where
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20
WILL BE PROSECUTED
Warrants Issued flr Men Who Tor
tured Negro With the Moose,

STATE LINE. Utah. Nov. ia
deputy sheriff OF Lincoln county. Neva-
ia. arrived here last night with a
warran. for the arrest OF James Nor
rison who is charged With assault with
intent to kill George Ellis, negro.
Two weeks ago Il IS said number Of
prominent citizens of Fayn, Nevada,
placed a rope around Ellis neck and
raised the negro on his feet three times,
accusing him Of petty thefts. the citi-
gems then ordered him 70 Qui; the state,
Instead of leaving the state Ellis went
to The district attorney at Piocae and
caused warrants OF arrest tosbe issued
for several OF the best known citizens
Of the town.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20
FAITH IN BUNcH-eRAss.
Noted California Horseman Believes 1t
VIII Produce Strong Horses.

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 1s.-Thomas
H. Williams, jr., president Of the new
California Jockey Club. is about to
try an experiment in preparing aorses
for the track. The we'll known horse
man is believer n the theory that
horses should not be put on the track
until they have reached their maturity.
He believes that 2-year-olds are neither
strong nor wise enough 10 40 them
selves justice.
Mr.. Williams intends buying a num-
Der Of yearlings and colts and sending
them TO Oregon Il Is his IN.
tention to allow the horses 20
browse On the bunch-grass and gain
strength roaming over the counry. He
will not permit thsn = grow Wild nor
Will he have them trained. He Will
simply nava them iiden from time to
time for the purpose Of accustoming
them to the work they viii have to do
on the truck. wnere, he Is confident.
they win demonstrate the correctness
OF his theory.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20
pINED WITH SIR THOMAS.
Senator Kearns, of Utah, Royalty En-
ter.ained in LondOn.

NEW YORK. Nov. l9-AScordln-; to
the London corr spJlialt .: the Her
aid. Senator Kslrns o. Gtlh. who mas
just returned from Switzerland snd
viii san on the Majestic "Wednesday.
was entertained a: dinner Is Sir
Thomas Upton, Among the dinner
party were Mr.. Richlrls, Z =, y p.
Mr.. Lawrence. NJ, p, !ha Acr,laLie
Charles Russell ana Mr Ca.eN. Nj. p.
Invitations nave Ilsl leen -ssuei tor
a complimentary banquet - b. eIven
10 Sir Thomas Lptop at the hcttl
Cecil on the 25,h ms. IL Is exp, ct5d
that about 500 guests VII Iarucipate.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20

we're heard upon the application u
John MacGlnnlns for an extension of
tim N The inJun naion euli brought BY
him against tbs Boston & Montana
Company. The appicalioi also includ-
cd the appointment of a receiver. Judg
Knowles granted MarGinnis ana other
parties 10 the action ~ extension q
iime 10 December n. ia w1l 70 81
cure the testimony 0f officers Of thr
Amalgamlted Copper Company
The suit Is brought 10 restrain the
Boston & Montana Company from
transferring the stock Of the company
10 the Amalgamatei Company and to
presea, the payment Of dividends Up
IN tn. stock alleged - have already
hscn Transferred
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20
ARGUMENT STILL on.
Counsel in the cors.dine Case Make
Lengthy Talk.

SEATTLE. Nov. l9-Ths Consldine
case will not go 70 the Jury before
Thursday afternoon unless the counsel
yet 10 b. heard in the areument oc-
cupy much less time than those by
whom the argument was today begun.
The whole forenoon session and Iarg-
er share Of this afternoon was taken
up by John 3 Hart IN presenting The
opening argument for the state. Dur
ing the latter part Of the afternoon
WIN II. Morris. tor the defense. was
heard in part Morris will continue to-
morrow.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20
UNDER STATE SUPERVISION.

VIENNA, Nov. 19,-The government
introduced the produce exchange re-
form bill in the richstag today. The
bill does not prohibit dealing in futures
n grain but provides for strict state
supervision. Quotations are to be made
by sworn officials. Fictitious transac-
tons with the object OF affecting prices
will be clasSed as felonious.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20
IN BELITERZA MOUNTAIN
MISS STONES CAPIORS LOCA-
TED NEAR SMoTCH.
Minister Dickinson is Reported I,
Have Requested Troops Be
Sent to Capture Them.

SOFIA. Nov. ls-It IS reported that
Dickinson, the United States diplomatic
agent here, has informed the govern
meni Of Bulgaria that the abduotors
of Miss Stone. with their captiv.es are
concealed in a defle OF Beliterza noun
tains near SmOtch. district Of Dubni-
TIA, ana has requested that troops BE-
sent to surround the place and llber-
ate the captiveS.
Mr.. Dickinson and the Bulgarian for
elgn office decline to confirm OF DENY
the report.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20
RUSSIA IN THE EAST.
Work Accomplished in Generation Is
Amazing.

NEW YORK, Nov IA dispatch to
the Tribune from LonioI says:
The special correspondent Of the Dali
ly News in VladivJsJock mas discov-
cred that there Is no English consul
there. SO ne called upon the American
Theodore Greener whose
position Is that CT commercial agent for
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20
ARMS FOR INSURGENTS.
Venezuelan Gunboat Carries Supplies to
Colombian Rebels.

NEW YORK Nov. IA CaracaA
Venezuela, correspondent cables 10 the
Tribune:
A large shipment OF Mausers and car
tridges has just left La Guayra ON a
Venezuelan gunboat for the Colc"bian
Insurgents. President Castro's position
depends on the success Of the latter.
AN Venezuela, even his ministers op-
pose his policy.
The revolutionists under General Juan
Pietri are gaining in the State of Cara
bobo.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20
IMPORTANCE EXAGGERATED.
WaidecK- Il osseau's Law of Ass1cla-
tlJEs Of Lille Prhct cal Ben-ht.

NEW YORK. Nov. i9-The Paris
correspondent " the London Times and
New York Times points out that the
proceedings o. the congr IS at Llle
have op.ned the eyes Of foreign obsery-
ers who had exagg rated the pricti-
cal importance Of ST. waldeok-R Ros-
seau's Law OF Associations, The Jes-
uits are sth.r returning Or are already
bick In France. while, " the Assump-
tlonia,s have really received a severe
blow th-ir propaganda through secu-
tar Instruments. IL not seriously COM
promised. The new law really
sirrughens such orders as secure au-
tborlEltlon.
The Socialists and Radicals are b.
ginning 70 accuse NJ waldeck-Rosseau
81 being reactonaTy and Il giving a
charter Of liberty 10 The religious or
dcrs.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20
AWAIT PROPOSALS,
Europe Should not Be Plunged Into a
Tariff War.

NEW YORK. Nov. is,-The Perser-
veranza OF Milan, quoted in a dispatch
to the London Times and the New
York Times from Rome, publishes an
article which Is believed to represent
ex-lMlnlster LuEatti's views, 1t advo-
oates that the continental commercial
treaties be prolonged for a year and
revised not denounced. The article
says II would be wise TO await reci-
proclty proposals from the United
States before plunglng half Of Europe
Into a tariff war.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20
WESTERN UNION SUED.
Action 10 Compel It to Comply With a
Recently Passed Law

TOPEKA. Kas., Nov. 1S.-The case
Of the state against the Western IN
ion telegraph Company was started
here today before Referee Stonecker.
The suit is the elimination OF a large
number Of small actions against tha
company 10 compel it 10 send kilograms
for 10 cents according to a recently
passed law.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20
NEW POWER COMPANY.
Organized a. Los Angeles. Cal, With
capital of SJ.OOOOoO.

LOS ANGELES. Cal. Nov. Blum
sngt5n Interests have come o the front
with another hig corporation. The kIn
Power Company With a capital of S.
100000 fully subscribed iiIcd pipsrs u
incorporation yesterday, The new COM
psay proposes the manufacture OF cleo
trlclly FOR Agh,, hea, and power; also
the requirement Of water rights. the
construction OF bridges aud p.ps lines
ana the securing of all kinds of fran;
chlscs The directors are II. f. Hunt
gngton. !. W, Hcllman. A. Borel c, De
Gulgne. w. G. KcrckhoI. 4. c. Balch
and II. W. o'Mclveny. l, Is proposed
TO obtain power on Kern river $50 miles
north % Los Angeles.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20
SIR HENRY DEsPAIRs.
Fears Chamberlain and Miner VIII
Ruin British Empire.

LONDON, Nov. 19,--Slr Henry Camp
bell Bannerman is the subject Of much
comment today for having declared in
a speech last night that he despaired
Of overcoming the peril now facing the
country in South Africa, so long as
Chamberlain and Lord Miner retained
their present offices.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20
SYSTEMATIC SMUGGLING.
Valuable silks and Dress Goods Are
Brought n by Seattle Women.

SEATTLE, Nov, ls-Promineni Sc
artle women, wives and daughters Of
wealthy business and professional men
according to United States secret ser
vice detectives, have been conducting
systmatic smuggling operations on a
large scale. A large quantity OF expen-
sive silks and dress Goods were snug
gled into the city from Victoria dur
ing the past winter.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20
AGAIN DEFEATED.
Georgia Legislature Again Kills Bill
plsfrancnistng Neg'o.

ATLANTA. Ca. Nov, 1s.-The Hard
wick bill. providing for the disfr9D-
chLsement of the negro. was killed in
the nous Of representatives today by
yo,e Of 11S to II.
The measure was introduced and met
a similar fate two years ago
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20
pAsrARpLY CRIME
MAJ. VIE ana Ch,ld Found Murdered
IN T'hclr Home

LOS ANGELES. cal Nov. is-Thr
dcad hoitr NJ A = wilcox, wife and
s-ycar-o'd aan wep found In their
home a. paNpcy today. Al the bod
ics were horribly mualatcd Wilcox
and family hii been sho, and then IT.
crtllv cut 20 picccs with knit No
clue O. the muricrcrs has been iIscov-
ef,-i
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20
NO APPREHENSION.
Large Gold shipments 10 Europe Are
Not Worrying Treasury officials.

WASHINGTON, Nov l9,-The treas
ury officials feel no apprehension On
accoun. OF the large expectations of
gold Secretary Gage today sad that
he would not make at this time anv
statement in regard to the matter, but
Il Is known that he regards the ship
ments as very natural movement IN
view OF the general demand for money
in Europe. and that he believes there
is nothing In the situation to cause
the ltast uneasiness.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20
STATE SELLS LAND.
Idaho Receivers Payment for Large
Tracss ot Timber Land.

MOSCOW. Ida. Nov l9,-ThAs morn
Ing G. b. Steunenberg, chief clerk of
tho Idaho state land board received
the anal payment for 1900 acres OF
white pine imber In the Potatch dis
trioi sold several months ago BY the
state OF Idano TO Henry Turrlsh and
associ ltNs n West Superior. Wis, Steun-
enberg, accompanied by TurTlsh, LEFT
for Wallace. Idaho. where tomorrow
Turrish viii make the hnal payment Of
$l9,75s on 1900 acres Of white pine
bought from the state In the Elk Creek
district,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20
SKATERS ARE DROWNED.

DULUTH, MINI, Nov. 19.-Miss
Belle Woods, Chas. p. Vallenvy and
Stanley Mcleod skated into an air hole
in st. Lous bay tonight and were
drowned
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20
WHEAT MARKET.

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 1s-Wheaa.
cash, sSAQ10O.
CHICAGO. NOy. 19.-Wheat. Deem
Der, opened. 71Eg%; closed. IN.
PORTLAND. Nov. 1s.-Wheat, Walla
Walla, 571a: bluestem, 5S1s.
TACOMA. Nov. 1S-Wheat. bluestem-
5S; club, 81.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20
WILL ESIARGg Plant.
Rogrrs Locomotive Worka VIII Ia.
Capacity Inoryasrd

NEW york. NOV. ig,-Ti s rrpo-'
Vd that the ioEcm Locomotive worb
a, Paterson y, j. recently purchase
by syndicate. will b. enlarged. }
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20
nunoNrc PLAGUE
over seo ctrcs 10 Cape Town. South
Afrlca

NORFOLK. Va NOV. ~ The steam
cr Monmouth N,ieh arrived here d.
r,o'g sf1m cape Town. South Africa, r.
pora tho existence " over 800 c1hcs
" bubaule plague IN the vicinity u
Cape Tnwa when she h'ft ,hat p1rt
10 10 the time shc sailed somc $50
deaths from plague hal occurred
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20
TO PREVENT CONSOLIDATION,

Injunction Proceeding TO Prevent Cop
per Companies Combining.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20

HELENA, Mont, Nov 1s.-In the
United States Court today arguments
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-20
PRICE OF SILVER,

Now YORK. Nov. ls-sllver. 5sA.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1901-04-12

part OF Blaine county, helda at Idaho.
Falls, Idaho, on May eth and It'll.
All Sunday Schools within THIS dis
trict are requested to send delegates
and representatives. and as many. as
possible areurged to be present. The.
services Of Mr. G. D. Meigs. one oss the
most prominent Sunday<School workers
in the United States.S have been secured
for Tuesday May the T. Mr.. Meigs is
making atoRr ofthe northwest and1
viii. be ip% Idaho ON this date. thus
giving us a rare opportunity. to. secure
at international worker.
Msss *. Linger,
7s4t President SD District.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1901-04-12
For the Schools.

9 3. Sreunenbsrg, chief clerk Of
the state land departments who has
Recommendations an official trip-~to the
southeastern part of the state, re-
ports two of the bestsaIe8 Of school
land made up to date Sales weras
held at Rlackfoot and ST. Anthony.
At the, former place, loe0s acres
were sold'for, $l2, 400, and at st.
Anthony 1900 acres were disposed
Of, bringing $21,1sa. 90, The total
amount of the two sales being
$50, 643.9o.
Under the state law TO- per- cent?
Of the purchase price, together with
thc first years interest. must be
paid down. Immediate benefit of
The sale is felt IN the placing of
over $4,000 IN the general fund = for
investment i'll state warrants and
bonds and, tae% appoEtonment, to
the school fund of the first Years
interest on the balance due, amount
ing to over $500. Moreover, a
continuing benefit will be reaped
from interest On the balance due at
the rate Of per, cent.
Until these sales. were held the
state received but $50 year for,the
entire tract of 1900 acl es, only a.
small piece of it. having. been
leased
A postponedaab of. Ada county
school land was held Monday by
Clerk Longfethow of the land de-
partment. He sold one Of the two
remaining. 57acre lots on the bench
opposite Boise to Fay d. Young of
this city, for. $750~ He also sold
three 4O.acEe tracts under the New
York canalsto John Post of Boise
foo $500 One piece went for
$3.50 and The othars.fons $500 each.
--.-Statesman...