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Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05

Washington, April 1.-The president
has made the following appointments:
To be delegates to the cangre Of Amer
lean states Cyrus Northrop Of Minnesota,
IL. G. Davis of West Virginia, William l.
Buchanan of Iowa, Charles NJ. Pepper OF
the District Of Columbia and Volney b.
Foster OF Illinois.
To be members Of the Louisiana pur-
chase commission-Joh NJ Tnurston oi
Nebraska, Thomas II. Carter of Montana,
William Lindsay Of Kentucky, Il. w. Nc
Bride of Oregon, +. A. Belts OF Connecti.
cut, John Nj. Allen of Mississippi, Martin
II. Glynn Of New York, John +. Miller oi
Indiana, and Philip D. Scott of Arkans D
The presidents announcement u tn
membership of these two important com.
missions completes work tina; has been
receiving his attention forsome time, and
in the case of the st. Louis commi ssion
the pressure for appointments has been a.
most unprecedented.
The congress Of American republics tc
be held ut Mexico City next october n
hardly less important, however, and in it.
inte' national Prospect it pr M scs to be to
the western hemisphere what The II que
congress was to Europe and the few west
ern countries participating in it,
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05
AGU|NalDOyN NOW A CITIZEN COMMANDER ROPER DtAO.
DIED WHILE SAVING OTHERS.
Fire Was Discovered im the SailroOna
Of the PetrMI-RODer Was First 10
Deseend-,moke and Heat Drove
Him Back.

Cavite, April 1.--At Z o'clock Sunday
morning fire was discovered in the
sail-room of the United States gunboat
Petrol. Lieutenant Commander Jesse
Minis Roper, commanding. The sail
room is small compartment adjoining
the magazine. The heat was intense,
the smoke suffocating and the flames
difficult to extinguish. Lieutenant
Commander Roper was the first to de-
scend into the hold. but he was forced
to return to the deck Others then
went down. Seaman Patrick Toner was
prostrated and about to perish when
Lieutenant Commander Roper endeav-
ored to rescue him and was suffocated
In the attempt. Lieutenant Josiah
Suits Mexican and Cadet Lewis suf-
fered severely in bringing the body OF
Lieutenant Commander Roper to the
deck.
Twenty-Five Of the crew were pros
trated, Evans. Flaherty. Larsen. Kess-
Ter, Tony. Cahey. Burton, Smith, Sulli-
van and Forsboon seriously, but all will
recover. The contents Of the sailroom
were destroyed. but the damage to the
gInboat was slight. The origin of the
fire has not been ascertained. Possibly
1t was a case Of spontaneous combus-
ton. The death of Lieutenant Com
mander Roper is greatly deplored His
body will be spent to the United States
April by the Buffalo.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05

New York, April about 200 sailors
Of Farragut's fleet, with their families
were entertained recently at the Brooklyn
navy yard. The feature of the day was
their visit to the Hartford. Farragut's old
flagship. The old ship was galy decorated
for the occasion. Among the visitor; we've
many who had fought aboard the Hartford
III 1862. They found many changes in her.
When they looked for her old eight inch
muzzle leaders and her nine inch smooth
bore guns they found her equipped with
rapid fire six Founders, one FOUNDER and
a Colt automatic gun. The veterans told
their sons and daughters Of the change,
in the ship, sat in their favorite spots on
be: decks, recalled old stories of the war
and retold the old tales of how she had
been struck 240 times during her Is
months of service. The visitors were the
members of the Association of Veteran. of
Farraguts fleet, and have been celebrlt
ing for week the entry of the fleet into
the Mississippi river, this being the 3oth
anniversary They come from all over the
United States, and some from foreign
countries.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05
President Mckinlcy's Tour.

Washington, April 1.-The work OF ar
ranging the itinerary of the pres dents
trip to the Pacific coast is proceeding
slowly at the White House. and Almost
everything on the program up to the pres
ent time is provisional and subject to
change The trip is to be in no sense
speechmaking tour, it being the pei
dents desire as far as possible to avoid
addressing the crowds which will congre-
gate at the various places at which he will
stop. Some set speeches at seveal places
are already arranged for, but the pr asident
will make no rear platform speeches to the
multitudes. Another feature OF the trip
will be the substitution of drive throug |
a city for public reception. The trip will
be so arranged that there will be no tr "
cling on Sunday. Secretary Z rt lyou'
who is planning the itinerary, Is not able
yet to give out even an approximation Of
the route and stops.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05
EnyIish De.troyiug.

Lond n April IA sIecal from
Standerton says tnat the Imperial Light
horse have captured c nm ant Pinzlo'
and a convoy of IS wagons. Commandlnt
Englebrecht. the dispatch says, has sur
rendered. The British are Sweeping the
eastern Transyaal ce1r of everything US
fl to the Beers. All standing crops have
ben desthyei, but the women and chill.
aren are being cared for. Five hund ed
Of them have been conveyed to Utrecht,
where their wants are well atten el t..
Pretoria, April 1.-The b efs derailed
and plundered a freight train near j han
nesburg Saturday night.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05
TRADE REPORT,

Bradstreet's report for last week is
as follows:
A rather cheerful tone was apparent
in general trade and the close of the
first quarter Of the year finds the busi-
mes world contemplating a total trade
for that period in many cases in excess
OF all preceding periods, while the fu-
ture, with some exceptions, is viewed
with apparent confidence. The ad-
vance of the spring season is, of course,
partly responsible for the feeling above
mentioned, allowing. as it does, better
opportunity for a wider range of opera
tions than was possible in the winter
months. First indications as to crop
prospects and the outlook are in the
main favorable. Bank clearings are
showing steady gains over unprecedent-
edly large totals year ago. Railway
earnings testify to an immense volume
of merchandise passing into consump-
ton and as for some time past the
active demand at advancing prices for
iron and steel is regarded as reliable
index Of good general trade to come.
Building is becoming more active
and promises this spring to be the hea-
West for many years past. Hence, the
lumber trades and all lines of builders
hardware note continued or growing
activity. The demand in the latter line
and in agricultural implements at the
west is, in fact, most notable.
AS pointed out week ago, there has
been an apparent turn in the tide in the
wool trade. even while some quotations
are technically lower A good volume
of business has been done at the lead
ing eastern markets and values as a
whole are quit firm. Boston sales this
week are estimated to amount to near
ly 100000 pounds, bought by two
large mills, and the stocks Of Montana
wool have been well cleared up.
The boot and shoe trade is in good
condition.
There was little more doing in ce
reals last week, corn being especially
active. and in the hands Of a bull clique
advanced to above so cents. Wheat has
been in better export demand and
strengthened slightly in sympathy
with the coarser grain.
Iron and steel have made steady pro-
gress alike in the volume of sales and
in the matter. of prices. The long ex-
pected advance in structural matter
came last week with gain of 81 and
81 in beams, channels and similar pro-
ducts.
Wheat including flour) shipments
for the week aggregate 4,494,635 bush
els. From July to date this season
wheat exports are 151,122,735 bushels.
Failures for the week numbered 1S9.
Canadian failures for the week number
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05

London. April The diary OF Major
Andre. after lying hidden for 100 years,
Ia. been discovered in England. This in
;erestine find was made by Lord Grey the
other day while he was going over t
Of old family papers that prob'bly had
not b en- dsturbd since the CONCLUSION OF
the American war Of independence. Begd
Grev's great-gr Indfather was commander
OF British troops in Amerira al that time,
and Andre served on his staff, and this ac-
counts fur the diary being in the pos e.
sion of The present peer.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05
NT|MAIUM SENT TO CHINA
suss1A VERY EMPHATIC.
s.r. China Must Sign the Manchur-
rian Convention or Take the Con-
.euuences-DipIOn Relations
10 be Terminated II China Refuses

Washington, April Authorization mas
reached here to the effect that the Rus
sian government, being seriously perturbed
b, the course OF China in not signing the
Manchurian agreement, largely because OF
the protest made by the several poaei,,
has conveyed a distinct and unmistakabie
|mdica ton to China that ii this course is
persisted in there may be an interruption
d diplomatic relations between Russia and
China and termination Of the present
Intercourse between them This is little
short Of an ultimatum that China must
syn or take the consequences of termina-
ton Of her friendly relations with Rus
=
| To what extent the United States will
/ uke cognizance of Russia's disposition to
sbioree the signing Of the agreement has
not yet been made apparent. 1t appears
Ito be the policy Of Chinese authorities to
consider this as subject which concerns
|ihe powers quite as much as it does China.
The matter has become further cornpli
Gated by reports reaching Washington that
line Chinese authorities are divided on the
course to be pursued, some OF the most
including Lii Hung Chang, urg-
|ng That acquiescence be given to the Rus
|aan proposals, While others insist on re-
|sc,iny the agreement The attitude of LII
Rung Chang is accounted for by his vel!
nov II friendiiness tor Russian Interests.
bn this case, hos ever, there appears TO be
hrrayed against him the strong influence
Oi the southern viceroys, Chan-chl- tung
and Liza kunYi, who oppose the signing
Of the treaty.
The reports reaching here show that the
agreement had not yet been signed. it,
status is most peculiar. The time within
which it vas to be signed expired last
week, but on that day Yang Iu, the Chi
ltse minister, fell in the legation and hart
lis head so that ne was unable TO transact
usness. This misfortune caused much
here and some irritation IN
ertain quarters, as it had been recognized
IS timely means of avoiding ii direct ac-
Jon on the subject. 1t is not clear TO
That extent the Russian intimation has
I6ne, but in any event it gives an uig-
ncy to China's course which has not been
presented thus far.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05

Kansas City, April IA fire in which
100000 worth Of property was destroyed
and FIVE fremen, including Chief Hale,
were injured, occurred at the Jacob Dodd
Packing company plant on Eighth sire t
near the Kan-as line. The injured fremen
are; Chief Hale, scalp cut by falling
bricks; I'd Dyer, ribs broken; Mike Ma
honey, back and limbs injured by falling
walls. Thomas p. Considne, head cut by
glass. John Nolan, leg and foot hurt. The
cause Of the fire is not known.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05

New York, April 3-Mrs jesse Mims
Roper, wife of Lieutenant Commander
Jesse Roper, who was suifocated in a fire
aboard the gunboat Petrei at Ca,ite. il at
the Iroqnoi. hotel, in this city. with her
sister. Mrs. Fay of Boston, and her daugn-
ter. Mrs. Harold Marion. She received the
news with composurc and did Eot break
down, although suffering great mental
agony. Secretary Root and Secretary
ong both sent messages of coincidence, ss
did Admiral Crow sninshield.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05
Scandal at Manila.

Manila, April Interest in the cap
lure and fate of Aguinaldo is well nigh
in Manila by sensational
present and prospective,
bf frauds in the commissary depart
3ment. How widely these extend has
hot yet been ascertained, but enough
s already known to justify the belief
that they are far reaching.
Captain Frederick j. Barrows OF the
|Thirtieth volunteer infantry, quarter
master Of the department of southern
|Luzon, together with several commits
sary sergeants, several civilian clerks,
IA prominent government contractor,
the assistant manager Of the Hotel
Orient, the proprietors of three OF the
largest bakeries in Manila. number
of storekeepers and other persons have
been arrested. The investigation has
bcarcely begun, but thousands of sacks
pf flour. a quantity Of bacon and wagon
loads of other goous all bearing gov
Eminent marks have been found in the
Nssession of unauthorized persons.
It is alleged that the contractor in
erson, who has been doing business
hpproximating 100000 a month, has
Fpent huge sums in entertaining off,
Eers.
A prominent commissary officer is
Accused Of leading a scandalously i'm
moral life. 1t is asserted that large
Quantities of stores have been lost or
Ftolen in transit and also that there Is
! shortage in the commissary depot
New scandals are developed daily.
Illicit transactions have been traced
back to June. 1900. and it is possible
there are others Of earlier date. The
exorbitant tariff on provisions makes
The surreptitious sale of commissary
Supplies immensely profitable. 1t Is
Understood that prominent officers OF
The United States army may be ar
fested.
Lieutenant P. X. Street Of the Forty
Fixth volunteer infantry is prosecuting
The investigation under direction OF
Colonel Wilbur. chief of police.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05
University of Washington Defeat.

Moscow, Idaho, April IA + legram
was received announcing that in tile col
legiate debate at Seattle Friday night the
University of Idaho had been victorious
over the University Of Washington, the
judges having been unanimous in their de
cison. The news created the greatest en-
thusiasm. The clnnon on the campus was
fired several times and crowd of student.
cheered wildly for half an hour. This is
the first debate held between te ms from
the two universities. Messrs. French,
Reed and Gibson Of the victorious tenn
are members Of the senior class The cl 10
will give them a reception on their return
Monday night.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05
Calvin 7. TITUS Appointed,

Washington, April 1.-The president has
appointed Calvin I. Titus to be cadet It
large at the United States military aead-
emy at West Point. Titus was the first
soldier to scale the wall at Pekin.
General Corbin today cabled General
Macarthur at Manila to send young Titu.
home ON the first available transport, ia
order that he may take the entrance ex.
nation at the academy.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05

New Whatoom, Wash, April IA man
named Stringer and his wife Of Friday
Harbor quarreled. As a result sirinyer
blew his brains out with a rifle. Hearing
Of her husbands death. the wife tried 70
end her life by taking poison, but was
saved by the timely arrival Of a physician.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05
knn... !. Proud of II. Soldier

Topeka, Kan, April I.-Governor St5n-
ley and the executive council sent the fol.
lowing telegram to President Mex nIey:
This state is proud cf the achievements
Of its great soldier, General Funston. and
urges that be have fitting recognition for
his recent brave act in the capture Of
Aguinaldo."
The sentiment Of the council il that
nothing less than brgadier gener lship
would be fitting recognition.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05
Officers Promoted.

Washington, April 1.-The following
important army appointments were An
nounced at the White House tonight:
To be major general, u. 5. army-l,rig-
adler General Lloyd Wheaton, vi G Mill $,
promoted TO lieutenant general.
To BE- bligadier generals in the regular
army-Colonei Jacob H. Smith, seven
teenth L. 5. infantry, vice Dag!ett, re-
tired; 3rigadier General Frederie k funs-
ton, u. ). ", vice Wheaton, primo ed.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05
NOln nd Reed L. Dead.

New Yoik, Mafch 81 Roland Reed,
the actor, died in this city sathrd y. Mr..
Reed died at the home Of his molher in
law, Mrs. Rush. The actors death Vas
caused by cancer Of the stomach, from
which cause he had been suffering for
some time and for the ameliarat.on OF
which he had submitted TO several opera.
tions. His death was peaceful.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05

Cape Coast Castle, Gold Coast Colony,
April 3.-The leader Of the men OF the
African regiment who recently mutined
because they were not returned TO Sierra
Leone at the time they understood they
were TO be sent home has been courtniar.
tailed and publicly shot. The rest Of the
mntineers have been shipped to the island
Of Sbcrbro, 40 miles from Sierra Leone.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05
TOOK OATH OF ALLEGIANCE.
Declared His Acceptance of the Su-
preme Authority of the United
States-Win Not Aid the Enesaie.
of Uncle Sam.

Washington, April 3.-Seeretary Root
has just made public the following cable
gram. received at the var department this
morning at $ o cloek
Manila, April 2.-Adjutant General,
Washington; Since my arrival at Manila
Aguinaldo has at Maiacynan been investi-
eating conditions in the archipelago. lie
has relied almost entirely upon the in
structive advice Of Chief Justice Arellano.
As result today he subscribed and swore
to the declaration on page II of my an
nual report. MACARTHUR"
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05

Manila, April 2.-Ileutenant Warren
Dean, with 30 men Of Troop c Of the Sixth
cavalry, was almost surrounded a. Mala-
bar by 200 insurgents from the Sunsa
mountains in Cavite province. During the
ersuing action Is insurgents we're killed
and two Americans were wounded. The
insurgents then retired. No new an
nouncements have been made concerning
Aguinaldo.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05

The tram bridge that the Montana
Central had built across the Missouri
above the Rainbow falls. was carried
away by the combined force Of the
high wind and floating ice. 1t will at
once be rebuilt. The loss il about
81 900.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05
Might Lead to War.

New York. April "A dispatch from
Ban Juan. Porto Rico, says;
The Venezuelan consul here thinks war
Pstween the United States and Nenezuela
F impossible. as President Castro VIII
fhake concessions He says, however, that
& is probable that Generals Andrade and
fietri will take advantage of the recall
h Minister I.oomis to start a rebellion.
|adviees that came by the steamer Phiia-
felphia were that it win be impossible to
Vert a rebellion
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05
1000 Specials.

Denver, Col. April 3.-Mayor johnson
issued proclamation Tuesday afternoon
calling on all sblebodied citizens TO pres
ent themselves at his office forthwith. to
be- sworn in as special officers for service
at the polling places.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05
Longest Canal In the World.

Phoenix. Ariz.. April 3.-The longest
canal in the world Is now open and tho
waters of the Colorado river turned IN at
the head gates below Yuma. The canal Is
60 miles in length and is nayigable to
small boats, which will be used for carry.
ing freight to ranehers along the ronte.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05
Fall River Mills Close.

Fall River, Mass, April Twenty
cotton mills in this city were shut down
today and viii remain closed until April
8 for curtailment. These mills employ
about 5000 hands.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05
Is Still a Prisoner.

Washington, April 3.-Notwithstand-
ing the taking OF the oath by Aguinaldo,
he still will be held as a prisoner by Gen
eral Macarthur. 1t is possible he may
be granted more liberty Of action, but will
not be afforded complete freedom for the
present. The action of Aguinaldo in tax
ing the oath it is believed at the war de
purtment will have a far reaching effect
i'll the paciiicaton of the islands.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05

Prince Eui Wha. second son OF the
Emperor Of Corea, has entered Roanoke
ollege. Virginia. to perfect himself IN
knowledge of the English language.
or eight years past this Virginia In
itution has had Corean students un-
ler instruction. and they have made
Reditable progress in scolarship.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05

The oath referred to is as follows:
Il hereby renounce all allegiance to any
and ali so called revolutionary govern
ments in the Philippine islInds, and reeog-
nize and accept the supreme authority of
the United States OF America therein. do
solemnly swear that will bear true faith
and allegiance TO that government; that
will at all times conduct myself US Il
faithful and Law abiding citizen of the said
Islands, and will not, either directly or in.
directly, hold correspondence with or give
intelligence to an enemy OF the United
States, now will | abet, harbor or protect
such enemy: that | impose upon myself
these voluntary obligations without any
mental reservations or purpose OF evasion.
so help me God
Four a,teiisks in the cablegram mark
passage withheld from publication about
which the officials will say nothing.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05
California Athletic Team.

Oakland, Cal, April Ten picked men
vii leave here May to uphold the colors
OF the University Of California in Wash-
ington and Oregon. Thy will contest the
Oregon university men on May ], and witt
the Washington university men May H.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05
Insurgents Surrender.

Manila, April 3.-Thirty men Of Gen
erdl Gales command have surrendered. of
this number five were officers, including
colonelr Herrera and Reloya.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05

! Manila, April 3.-Colonel Gonzales, in
surgent governor Of Manila, with 10 on
Gers and 4 men, has surrendered to Coloaa1
Beacon At Malaboa.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05

No show Of force viii be made to col
lect the American claims against Morocco.
High water doesn't necessarily raise
the price Of milk.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05
For PaciAc Gable.

Victoria. p. CApril The dominion
government steamer Quadra has leff 70
begin the survey for the Pacific cable.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05
yh.rk~y 10 r,Ght R...ell.

Denver, Col, April 3.-Tom Sharkey has
been matched to fight Fred Russell at the
Colorado Athletic club April 26.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05

bluestem. 59hc: club, SIC.
Portland, Ore.-Walla Walla, 57J<c.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05
Japan an Ally.

New York, April "a dispatch from
Pekin says:
Despite statements TO the effect that
convention, II il thought here that she
viii probably do so. Japan has given to
China written assurances that she will
share the consequences Of Ghinas refusal
to sign the Russian treaty il these cofl-e-
quences include war. The peace negotia-
tions are at "a standstill.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-05
Interview with Earl Ii.

London, April DIR. Morrison, wiring
to the Times from Pekin. describes an in
terview with Ii Hung Chang in which the
latter admitted that his policy was based
upon a conviction that Russia was thc
only power that China need fear.