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The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-11-08
Cash OF UNCLB SAM
Treasurer Roberts Makes An.
nual Report About 1t.
Uoid heserve Has Been Kept In
tact, and OOuntry's Monetary
Stock Increased

Washington, Oct 31.-Elis II. Rob.
erts, treasurer of the United States in
his report of the transactions of his
office during the last fiscal year, says
that the treasury was never stronger
than at the close OF that period. The
operations, which were of the first order
Doth In variety and magnitude, resulted
IN noteworthy changes in the paper cur
rency, as we'll as steady and healthful
growth OF gold in the treasury and in
the general stock. The net ordinary
revenues for the year were $5S7. .685. .337,
an increase OF $40, ,444, ,4S5 over those
OF 1900, which were the next highest re-
corded. The increase came from each of
the heads of resource, but chiefly from
the internal revenue. On the side of ex-
penditures the total of $500, 767 asa
has been exceeded only four times in
1868, 1864, 1865 and 1899. The sur
plus OF $77,717,984 was slightly under
$1,000, 900 less than in 1900.
Inclusive OF the transactions affecting
the public debt, the aggregate receipts
were 81 146, ,4S9, ,30S, and the aggregate
disbursements 81 OFT, ,O63,O ,O52.
For the first quarter of 1901. al
though the act of March 2, 1900 was
operative, reducing the revenue, the re-
cefpts were only $3,417, $50 less than
for the like period OF 1900, while the ex-
penditures for the same month was re-
duced by almost exactly $20,OOO.OOO.
Gold Reserve Always on Hand.
The reserve of $3.50, 100000 in gold
required by the financial law of 1900 has
been kept intact by the daily substitu-
tlon OF gold coin and bullion out of the
general fund for the notes redeemed.
These redemptions, which amounted to
$24, ,697 1853 for the year, do not indi-
cate any preference for gold over paper,
but simply the desire for large denomi.
nations which are most conveniently
supplied in gold certificates. After max
ing certain deductions for items not
available in general payments the free
cash was $156,911 ,664.
Stock of Money Has Grown.
The monetary stock of the country re-
ceived during the year an increase OF up-
wards of $S8, 900, 900 in gold, $37 .OOO,-
in silver coin and nearly $40, 100000 in
notes and certificates. The circulation
per capita was 500 80, Jnly l, 1900;
$28, July /, 1901, and $2S.52, October
!, 1901
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Greedy Wants a Cable.

Washington, Oct. 3O.-Gen. Greely,
chief signal officer, in his annual report
says the signal corps should be increased
to meet present demands. There have
been constructed 336 miles of telegraph
line in Alaska, and arrangements have
been made with the Canadian govern
ment to use it's lines to Alaska. The
operations of the corps in the Philip
pines have been very extensive, there
having been 1851 miles of telegraph
line, an increase of 2054 during the
year. Gen. Greely, in recommending
the Pacific cable, says: "The experiences
of the war department in connection
with the relief of the legation at Peking
show clearly the tremendous disadvant-
age under which the United States would
labor without it's own cable facilities in
case OF an extended war in the east An
eastern transpacific cable is a military
and commercial necessity if American
interests are to be safeguarded in Asiatic
regions. Such a cable, while of great
value militarily, will especially further
industrial interests and facilitate COM
mercial operations"
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-11-08
ABUSED DEAD PRESIDENT.
naval Electrician Stoll to BE Sc
Verely Punished.

Washington, Nov. 3.-"To be CON
nned one year in such a place as the
secretary OF the navy may direct. to do
police duty during that time. to Iose aII
pay except " a month for prison ex-
penses and the further sum of $50 to be
paid him at the expiration Of his con
hnement, and to be dishonorablv di..
charged from the service of the limited
States" is the sentence imposed bv
court martial upon John w. Ston a
thlrd-class electrician of the receiving
snip Columbia, lying in the New York
navy yard, for foul abuse of the late
president.
On the day of the late presidents =
death, Stoll, in the company of a NUN
Der OF sailors, is charged with having de
clared, with an obscene oath, that the
president should have been shot long
ago, and To have added other foul and
proiane expressions of the same tenor.
tie was arrested promptly and tried by
court-martial, with the result above an
nounced, on two charges: First, con-
duct to the prejudice of good order and
discipline; second, scandalous conduct
tending to the destruction Of good
morals.
Stoll made vehement plea of inno-
cence, declaring that his language re-
ferred to the presidents g assassin, but
the evidence of bystanders and the
language itself was regarded by the
court IA completely establishing his
guilt. He was confined in the prison
ship SOuthery. at Norfolk.
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Sentenced q Lieutenant.

Washington, Nov. 3.-Lieutenant W.
H. Marlee, U. s. NJ c., on a wharf in
Manila recently directed Filipino boy
to take up and carry his gripsack. The
boy could not speak English, so did not
understand the order and moved off.
The lieutenant thought this insolent
and proceeded to thrash the boy with
his walking stick. For this he was
courtmartialed and the proceedings
have iust reached Washington. The
lieutenant was found guilty OF conduct
unbecoming an officer and gentleman.
He is suspended from duty for three
months with loss of half pay, and is to
be publicly reprimanded. Admiral Remey
was not satisfied with the sentence,
which he thought entirely TOO lenient.
In his endorsement he regrets that the
accused could 80 far forget one OF the
first requisites OF an officer as to lose
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-11-08
Wu Ting-fang Recalled.

Pekin, Nov. 2.-Yesterday the recall
of WI Ting Fang, the Chinese minister
at Washington, was decided upon He
will be offered, it is announced a sub
ordinate post in the foreign office be-
meath his abilities, which it is believed
he will decline.
Toledo, Ohio, Nov. 2.-Chinese Min
ister WI was in this city while en- route
from Ann ArbOr, Mich, where he spoke
Friday night. Senator Hanna met him
at the station and in the course of a
conversation said: "Wu. you are get
ting too popular over here. | hear that
your countrymen are getting Jealous
and are going to make it hot for you"
"Ah, you do not understand our people.
We are queer people," said Mr.. WI,
and then adroitly changed the subject.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-11-08
Defeated a BoIo Horde,

Manila, Oct. 2l-Advices just received
here from CatbalOgan, island of Samar,
say that II men of Company G. Of the
Ninth infantry, under command of Ser
geant Willford, who had been sent from
Bassy to San Antonio to investigate
and report in regard to the number of
bolomen in the vicinity, were viciOusly
attacked by 140 insurgents. who rushed
upon them with great violence, killing
two of the soldiers and wOunding two
others. Willford remained cool and col
lected during the attack und the surviv-
ors say he acted splendidly. Fourteen
OF the insurgents were killed. Captain
Book miller Of Company q recommends
WilliOrd for a medal of honor and Pri-
Yates Swanton and Vero for certificates
of merit,
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A Great statesman's Secret.

The secret, of celebrated statesman's
long life was his systematic way OF eat
ing. Every bite OF food was chewed
thirty times before swallowing. The re-
suit was he naturally enjoyed good
health. Most men and women bolt their
food, and eat things that we're never in
tended to be eaten. They become CO.'S
tive, have bad complexion. lose flesh,
and are irritable and nervous, and the
first thing they know they are "played
out" 1t is gratifying to know that
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters cures stom-
ach troubles. 1t is a purely vegetable
medicine that has stood the test of fifty
years. 1t cures cases which seem to be
hopeless. Sufferers from any disorder
of stomach, liver or bowels should try it.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-11-08
MS sell control on slight provocation
by an ignorant person.
Planned To Massacre.

Manila, Nov. 5.-A plot to massac-o
the American garrison at Moncada
province OF Tarlac, island of Luzon, has
oeeh revealed by the wife of one of the
conspirators. Several town officials are
Implicated. The woman who revealed
the plot ND detective beneath a house
IN which the leaders of the conspiracy
were meeting. Arrests followed and
many incriminating papers we're seized
The plan was to set fire to n house cIoae
to the barracks after dark and when the
soldiers came ont to assist in extin.
gushing the flames $50 conspirators
armed with bOlos, were to rush on the
guard, capture their arms and proceed
to massacre the garrison.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-11-08
JOY of Anarchists Great.

London, Oct. 30. - The anarchist
clubs OF London celebrated the eIectrocu.
ton OF CzolgOsz by dances in honor OF
his mobile death" Various groups met
at their respective headquarters at a
late hour last night and most of the
gatherings only dispersed at 4 O'Clock
this morning, after singing the Gar
magnole." All the meetings Justify
cheered every mention of Czolgosz,
whose portrait draped with black and
red, occupied the place OF honor on the
platforms. There were remarks able
scenes on the dispersal of the clubs,
groups OF anarchists shouting "Vive Ia
Republique," singing "Carmagnole,"
dancing and shouting "Czolgosz, the
brave" The police dispersed some of
the groups. The increasing activity of
the anarchists is causing some concern
to Scotland Yard authorities
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-11-08
Surrender in Cebu.

Manila, Oct. 31.-GeneraI Hughes re-
ports the complete surrender of the in
surgents in the island of Cebu, consisting
OF $50 men and 60 officers, with $50
rifles and eight brass field pieces. The
pouring of troops into the island of
Samar is believed to have had a good
effect on the Cebu insergents who had
been waveriDg for some time. The NAL
contents kept up the conflict by saying
that majority of the American troops
had Left the Philinninea
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-11-08
Jumped on a Ten Penny Nail.

The little daughter OF Mr.. J. N. Powell
jumped on an inverted rake made of ten
penny nails, and thrust one nail entirely
through her foot and second one half
way through. Chamberlain Pain Balm
was promptly applied and five minutes
later the pain had disappeared and no
more suffering was experienced. In
three days the child was wearing her
shoe as usual and with absolutely no
discomfort. Mr.. Powell is well known
merchant OF Portland, Va. Pain Balm
is an antiseptic and heals such injuries
without maturation and in one third
the time required by the usual treatment
For sale by F. j. Stone.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-11-08
Tried To sIay Chinese Empress.

Pekin, Nov. 2.-While the empress
dowager was embarking to cross the
river today before entering Ho-nan an
assassin attempted to murder her and
killed an attendant with spear before
he was cut down. The court has left
Ho-nan. en- route to Pekin.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-11-08
Friday, November 1.

At a meeting OF the executive com
mittee OF the William Mckinley National
Memorial Arch association it was de-
termined on motion of Secretary Gage,
the treasurer of the association. to
raise 81 5000 for constructing the
proposed arch. Material progress was
reported by the executive committee in
the work of preparation for raising sub
scriptiOns.
Smallpox is reported to be slaying In
dians on the Winnebago reservation in
Nebraska, So out of 1000 having died.
The board of naval construction has
recommended construction of 40 addi
tiOnal war vessels, from battleships to
tug boats, besides the two big battle
ships and two cruisers already author
lied by congress. Three 10000 ton
battleships and two IA 900 ton cruisers
are among the number.
Miss Sadie WinsIow, daughter of a
poor farmer at Sackett's Lake, N. Y,
fell heir to $125, 600, through the death
of an uncle, John Winslow, at Los An
geles, Calf.
Dun and Bradstreets both report q
booming trade, the shortage of cars for
transportation being the only retarding
influence. Wheat exports for the week
we're 6,672 ,S6S bushels, against 1852 :
1874 last week and 3,612,4 ,421 for cor
responding week last year.
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Saturday, November 2.

Glen Jacqueth, IA years old, was ex-
perimenting with a new shotgun at
Kalispell, Montana, and accidentally
shot and killed his little sister, Is
months old, in an adjoining room, 90
feet away.
Andrew Carnegie arrived at New York
from across the Atlantic, and is report
ed to have said regarding an isthmian
canal: 81 don't believe in canal at all
| do not believe it will render the service
for the transportation OF goods that q
first class two track railroad would do
Freight could be unloaded into so tor
ears and loaded upon the other side al
far less cost than running even 10000
ton ships, even if you had to paw nc
tolls. DO not believe that the Mica
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-11-08
Landed Near LahOnda.

Lahonda, Cal. Nov. "A captive bal
loon, which escaped from San Francisco
with nine people aboard, was safely
landed tonight shortly after passing this
place. The passengers are none the
worse for their unusual experience. A
team has been sent out for them.
The balloon sailed out over the ocean,
and twice the basket almost touched the
water, but each time rose and finally
struck favorable breeze and swept in
to land and safety.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-11-08
BALLOON NOT A CAPTIVE.
Broke Away With Its Load and
Sailed Fifty Miles.

San Francisco, Nov. "a captive
balloon, containing nine people, one
woman and eight men, broke from it's
fastenings at Eleventh and Folsom
streets this evening and foated to the
neighborhood of Lahonda, about so
miles distant. The occupants we're IN.
harmed. The balloon had been sent up
several times during the afternoon with
passengers. 1t was rope cable one and
quarter inches in diameter. While de-
scending on the fifth trip about 500 feet
from the ground the rope broke so feet
from the balloon. To the horror of the
spectators, the balloon rapidly shot Up
in the air to a height of 1000 feet or
more and foated away in southerly
direction.
Among those in the balloon we're Mrs.
J. Dunsall of this city, Edward G. Dud-
ley, who is said to be an aeronaut OF
considerable experience, and Leon, a
gymnast. The balloon had lifting
power OF 1000 pounds.
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Empty barrels for sale at Farmers
Drug Storeo
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VsPas sgTvges . -. gs-r-f -
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-06
MARVIN MCCLURE
On Trial For Aiding Cash.
Ter Mussey Of
/. THE RUTLAND BANK
In Embezz|ing Funds Over a
Year Ago

Rutland, Feb. 6.-The trial of Mar
vim A. Mcclure for aiding and abett-
ing in the the abstraction Of funds
from the Merchants National Bank
Is going on here. President John A.
Mead and three others testified re-
garding the workings of the bank.
They swore they knew nothing about
McClure's notes being discounted.
Former Cashier Mussey testified.
He told how he had to falsify his ac-
counts and cover up his dealings with
Mcclure. He said he told the prison
er what he was doing and warned him
that trouble would follow if it were
found out.
Mussey also said there was a time
when Mcclure had note at the Cle-
ment bank which he wanted discount
ed. After many pleadings he (Mus-
sey) discounted the note but told him
tine bank officials must not know it
and Mcclure must pay it when due.
This Mcclure promised to do son his
honor as man." Mussey gave him
5000 in currency, the property of
the bank. This was due Dec. l6, 1895.
Previous to this he had given him
$50, 900 which the directors knew
nothing about. Mcclure had in all
something like Sl40,00O. Asked him
mary lines to stop getting this money
and tod him if the directors found it
out the Zig" was up and himself, the
bank and myself would be ruined"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-06
THE BOYS, CLUB.

The discussion OF the evil of letting
children run at large on the streets,
and the suggestions of the curfew law
as remedy invites attention to the
valuable service which the boys clubs
are doing In the accomplishment of
this end. Often it is no great gain
for boy to be driven off the street if
he must stay in bad home. In cases
where there is positively demoralizing
home influence, there may be absol-
utely nothing at home to amuse, to
interest, to instruct or to inspire.
For hundreds of boys the club is a val
liable help as we'll as a source Of pleas
ure. We get many of the bad vicious
boys 10 the city and they are not and
cannot be reached by any other insti.
tuition in the CITY. Wild, unchecked
and unrestrained they have been hith.
erto allowed to run about as they
pleased. This is the class from which
our most hardened criminals are re-
cruited, and with it we must first deal
in order to reduce crime and streng-
then the safety of the public. This is
the plain truth of the matter. The
criminal class must be got at in the
making and be converted into the
stuff Of good citizenship. The Boys
Club is doing good work and will no
doubt be liherally supported,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-06
A GOOD SHOW.

On account of the inclement wealth
er and the stores being open last
night only a small audience was at
the opera house to witness the second
nights appearance here of the Robin
son Comic Opera Co., presenting last
night Fra Diavolo. Frank D. Nelson
as Fra Diavolo, the bandit chief, and
Edward Eagleton as Beppo, one of his
followers, did some very clever acting,
indeed, and received enthusiastic ap-
plauSe. The other members Of the
company. as usual, were very good.
The choruseS and solos were far better
than the average and were warmly
applauded. All lovers of good acting
and good music should make it a
point to see the Robinson Company as
many times as possible during the
week. The management of the Barre
opera house is noted for giving It's
patrons first class attractions, and the
Robinson Comic Opera Co., is one of
the best companies of the kind on the
road. The prices are extremely low.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-06
CANADIAN PARLIAMENT.

Ottawa, Ont Feb. 6.-The Do
minion parliament has been summon.
ed to meet today. One OF the most
important questions to be brought be.
fore the session is that for extending
the defensive power of Canada. The
proposition is to provide for what
mil gbt almost be called general train
ing with the rifle on volunteer basis
The men joining the service will be
formed into auxiliary companies, at
tached to the militia companies of
their respective districts.
Even the religious press is in favor
of the policy. The Montreal Witness
says: Canada has perhaps less rea-
son than any country on earth to fear
invasion, but it would do her no harm
and would not be terribly costly, II
every boy should learn at school how
to obey the word of Command, to
shoot straight with the rifle and how
to ride a horse. The first of these re-
quirements, that OF obedience and re-
spect, is perhaps the lesson our rising
generation most needs"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-06
WHERE IL THE MONEY.

Montpelier Feb. 6. - The will OF
Mrs. Rosamond P. Downer, sister Of
the late Homer w. Heaton. who was
president Of the Montpelier Savings
bank, and endower of Heaton hospital,
has brought out a curious legal tangle
that courts have been called on to
settle.
Foursuits, in which the ad damnum
is fixed at $S, 500 each, have been
docketed in Washington county court
for the March term. An Injunction
has been ST cured against the parties
10 the suits restraining them from
selling or encumbering their property,
and, in ADDITION, they are cited to
appear in probate court In this city
Thursday and tell what has become of
Mrs. Downer's money.
Mrs. Downer, who was a resident
of Berlin made will in January, 1899.
She died in July. At the time of her
death she was residing with Mr.. and
Mrs. j. f. Winslow, distant relatives,
who were caring for her. Before she
died 1t is alleged she gave the great
er part of her property, mostly cash,
to the Winslows.
Mrs. Downer was reputed to be
worth from $4,000 to $40, So
much Of the property had been dis
posed of between the time in January
when she made her will and July,
when she died, that all that could be
found amounted in round numbers to
$500. The bequests in her will were
several Thousand dollars, so that 1t
began TO look to the executor as II
some one would be little Shy unless
more money was found.
The claim Of the plaintiff, it is said,
will be that Mrs. DoWner was in a
very weak condition during her final
illness and that her mind was easily
influenced. Argus.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-06
A RAILROAD
Across behring Straits is
Being Planned 10
CONNECT CONTINENTS
Noted Engineer Says Work
viii Commence Soon

Chicago, Feb. 6 II am no logger
a young man, but | believe | will live
to see continuous line Of railway
from New York to St. Petersburg h
and other European capitals, " sald
Capt. John j. Healey, the noted Alas.
kan pioneer, yesterday, to the cores
pondent of the Record at Seattle,
WASH. "Such highway, in the ma
ture of things, is only possible by way
of Behring Strait he continued,
"and work on one of the principal
connecting links will be begun within
~ months.
Il refer to the building of rail
road from Port Valdez on the sea to
the American Yukon. This great en-
terprise will undoubtedly be inaugu-
rated within year. The Copper riv-
er steel highway is sure to be built,
After crossing the mountain range the
railroad will follow the Tanama to it's
mouth in the Yukon. From this
point nothing seems more cerfain than
that 1T will be projected to Nome up
through that district and across Beh-
ring Strait into Siberia.
"Such project would, Of course,
involve an international company, and
international cooperation, and these
results will be forthcoming.
"It requires no great stretch Of Pn-
gineering imagination to conceive the
idea of railroad across Behring Strait.
1t is 20 miles on the Amercau side to
Dromede Island and less than that
distance to the Siberian shore. -