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The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-04

Topeka, Kan, July THE Kansas
river at this, point he's overflowed its
banks and is running over the city park,
and still rising two inches per hour. A
telegram from Manhatton, Kan, says the
river is rising foot an hour, and great
damage is feared when the additional vol.
ume OF water reaches this vicinity tonight.
The Wolff packing house has been COM
PEELED to suspend operations, owing to the
flood. One of the smokestacks, 100 feet
high, has fallen. The city people are fear
full that their bridge over the river is going
out, and are anchoring it as best they can.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-04


Chicago, July 4.-Bank notes amounts
ing to ScoOO have been found hidden in
two tomato cans in the cellar of the resi-
dence of the late Mrs. E. Leonna Elm.
stedt, at Washington Heights. The
whereabouts Of the greenbacks, which be-
longed to the estate Of John Elmstedt, was
secret which the woman carried with
her to the grave. She was under order of
the probate court to produce the money
there, but never complied with it.
For her refusal to part with the notes
Mrs. Elmstedt serve nine months in Jail
for contempt of court. For long time
the woman lived in destitute circum-
stances, with the money buried beneath
her cellar floor. She was removed to a
hospital by the police to prevent her
from starving. and she died in the Engle-
wood Union hospital April 25, death be-
ing caused by complete physical collapse.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-04
MINES AND MINING NEWS
OUTLOOK IN THE NORTHWEST
Week-New Districts Brought to
Items Of Interest of q Mi.cellaneon.
Nature Gathered During the Past
the FrOnt-Mining Accidents and
Personals.

The suit brought by Captain Joseph
Il. DeLamar against the DeLamar Min.
ing company Of Idaho for damages
for infringement upon the formers
patent In the use Of zinc powder for
precipitating ore from cyanide solu-
tion. which was tried in tbs United
States district court before Judge
Reaty, and decision rendered in favor
/. or defendant, and the case carried up
to the United States circuit court by
plaintiff, where the decision Of the
district court was affirmed, finally set
ties matter of very great Importance
to mine owners.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-04
OREGON NOTES,

G. e. s. Wood is the Fourth Of July
orator at Portland.
It is estimated that Umatilla county
will produce 4.750,00 bushels Of wheat
this year.
The eighteenth annual tournament
Of the Sportsmen's Association Of the
Northwest occurred at Portland last
week.
The president has appointed w. r.
Matthews United States marshal for
Oregon and reappointed l. L. Patter-
son collector OF customs at Portland.
Deputy Sheriffs williams and Idle.
man, both from Shoshone county,
have arrived in Oregon for the pur.
pose Of taking up the hunt for Tracey
and Merrill, the convicts and murder.
ers.
William Hume, the pioneer salmon
packer Of the world. died last week
of heart disease at his home at Easls
Clif, Wash. Deceased was a native
Of Waterville, Me-, aged u. He came
to the Sacramento river in 1852 and
the Columbia river in 1866. where he
has since been in the packing and can.
ming business.
w. 8. Raglan, prominent farmer
living south OF La Grande. was poi
soned last week by strychnine in sugar
used in his coffee. He took saleratus
as an antidote and will recover, ut his
son Otis, aged about 20, ate one Of
the stlychnine crystals and as a result
is dead. The phesence of the strych.
nine in the house is mystery.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-04
Gasoline Launch nxploaed.

Seattle, June 3O.-The Marion, gaso-
line launch owned by Captain symonds
OF Port Townsend, took fire and exploded
off Richmond beach. Out of crew of
five men three succeeded in reaching shore,
through timely aid on the part Of fish
ermen, but the remaining two perished.
The gasoline tank evidently had been
leaking, for an explosion took place i'm
mediately after one of the men had lit
match. Captain Symonds and his men
were picked up at Port Madison by the
steamer Prosper and taken to Port Town
send. Details at this time are meager.
The Prosper is due at Port Townsend at
noon.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-04

New York, July GA statement of net
earnings of the United States Steel cor
poration for the quarter ending June 80
has been issued. Earnings for April last
were $l2,32O,766; for May, $l3,l20,-
$50, and for June (estimated) $l2, ,250,O 900.
making total of $37 ,69l ,696, as against
$26,Sd2 900 for the same period last year.
This statement shows an increase of net
earnings for the quarter of $ll 1929 ,696.
The regular quarterly dividends were
declared of 3-4 per cent. ON the pre-
ferred stock and per cent on the COM
mon stock.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-04

Pekin, July 2.-The taotai ofsEhanghai
has notified the bankers commission thai
China refuses to pay the July installment
of the indemnity, except at the rate Of
exchange prevailing April l, 1901.
The foreign ministers consider that the
taotai's declaration is the result Of the
announcement Of the United States minis
ter, Mr.. Conger, to the Chinese that the
United States sustains China's contention
and is willing to accept payment on the
basis mentioned.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-04
WORLDS NEWS SUMMARY MANY INJURED IN WRECK
A BIG RAILROAD WRECK
Train Became Deralle<l ON Rutland
Road, Near Bennington, Vermont
Five People Were Seriously In
jured, One FataIly-List Of Those
Seriously Injured.

Bennington, VT, July 3.-As result oi
the derailing Of the Troy Montreal express
on the Rutland road, at switch at Hoosic
N. Y, near this city, about 20 people
were injured, five seriously and one prob.
ably fatally.
The seriously injured are: Allen Huck-
ensius, Philadelphia, IA years Of age, in.
juries to back, will probably die; John
Biovenche, baggage master, Rutland, back
and side injured; Daniel O'Brien, North
Adams, Mass; William Doole, New York
J. r. Hutchinson, Sheldon, VT; b. r.
Parsons, conductor, Rutland.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-04

Washington, July Tho quickest
piece of legislation accomplished during
the present session Of congress was the
passage of bill appropriating $4,000 TO,
a quartermaster's supply depol at Omaha
Mr.. Mercer secured its passage by the
mouse. The committee on military affairs
OF the senate favorably reported the bill
while the senate was in executive session
Senator DIETRICH called it up and the SEN
ate passed the bill at 2;5b o'clock The
bill was engrossed, enrolled, signed by the
speaker and president pro tenn of the SEN
ate, and at 4:l5 the president signed the
bill and it became IA law.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-04
One MlIlion Dollars Loss.

st. Louis, Mo-, July la low esti
mate placed upon the damage wrought
within radius Of $50 miles Of Alton
ILL.,, by the storm Of wind and rain last
Saturday night and Sunday, is 81, 600 900
In the American bottoms farming districts
the farmers are ruined
Wood river, small and usually harm.
less stream, overlowed its. banks early
Sunday morning, and the farmers in the
vast expanse Of bottom lands were forced
to get into the upper stories Of their
homes to save their lives. Their houses
were flooded. After spending night full
of peril, they watched the daylight come
in, only to see their crops had been
washed away.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-04
CONGRESS HAS ADJOURNED
ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORTS.
Philippine Civil Government Bill
and Naval Appropriation han Are
Sent Up to the President for Has
slgnature-IArge Attenaance IN
Both Houses.

Washington, July Q--The ways and
means committee Of the house met at 2
o'clock and ordered Chairman Payne to
report the adjournment resolution for $3.50
p. m. Tuesday afternoon, although this
was not done without 4 sharp political
discussion. Mr.. Richardson OF Tennes-
see moved an amendment allowing ono
week to consider trust legislation. This
was defeated by party vote and BY an
other party division the adjournment res
olution was ordered reported.
The house adopted the adjournment re-
olution. An unsuccessful movement was
made by Mr.. Sulxer Of New York to re-
commit the resolution, with instructions
to report the resolution back 70 amended
as to substitute July for July l.
At $50 p. m. the senate adopted the
adjournment resolution adopted BY the
house.
Agreed on Compromise.
The conferees on the naval appropriation
bill agreed on compromise ON the dis
puted items as to building warships IN
government yards, specifically providing
that one battleship shall BE- constructed IN
a government yard.
The house agreed to the conference 70
port on the naavl appropriations bill
without division. The result was the
signal for much applause.
The senate agreed to the conference on
the naval appropriation bill without dis
cussion.
AT LAS p. m. the senate agreed to the
conference on the Philippine civil gov
ernment bill.
The adoption Of the conference reports
on the naval and Philippine biIls passss
those measures and leaves them ready for
the signature Of the president as soon a.
they are enrolled and signed BY the pre-.
siding officers Of the two houses. The ad-
journment will occur at $50 p. m.
President Roosevelt notified Speaker
Henderson and President Pro Tenn FIVE
that he would be at the capitol At 4:30
this afternoon to sign the belated bills.
Deficiency RiIl pisposea OF.
Senator Hale Of Maine presented the
final report Of the conferees OF the gen-
eral deficiency bill, and it WAS agreed to
without debate. This disposes of the bin.
In the House.
Washington, July 2.Il le house, which
adjourned Monday night at IL o'clock,
met at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning with
all the indications pointing to q final ad.
journment at the end Of Tuesday's ses-
sion. Despite the early hour and the late
ness Of the session last night there was
large attendance upon the floor.
The galleries also were well tilled.
Immediately after the approval Of the
journal scramble for recognition began.
Members with small bills Of interest to
their constituency were exceedingly anx-
ious to secure action on them, and dozen
of them were almost constantly ON their
feet clamoring for opportunity to call
them up. Owing to the fact that only
one item in the appropriation bill re-
mained in dispute between the houses
many members were fortunate.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-04

Cleveland, Ohio, July 2.-Ihe mangled
remains Of two men, were found at the
Hoyt street crossing Of the Lake Shore
road. One of the bodies was identified as
that Of James Swaffield, the watchman at
the crossing. It is supposed that he at
tempted to rescue. the other man from an
approaching train, which struck and
killed them both.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-04
Heavy Rain at Portland

Portland, Ore, July 3.-The rainfall in
this city for the past "a hours, has been
l.30 inches, which breaks all records for
July since the weather bureau has been
established. Only once has the rainfall
for the entire month of July been as heavy
as that of the last "a hours.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-04
Electric Car Jumped Track.

Denver, Col, June 30.-At II o'clock at
night an, electric streetcar loaded with
people returning from a suburban resort
jumped the track and overturned at the
cone of West Thity-eighth avenue and
Home boulevard, and IL persons were in
jured and four of them are likely to die.
There were about 80 persons on the car
and all were more or less injured.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-04

Boise, Idaho, June 30.-A SPECIAL from
Pocatello says:
John G. Gallet, the IL year old son of
Deputy County Clerk E. G. Gallet, was
struck by switch engine in the yards
this afternoon and was instantly killed
With companion he was playing at the
stockyards and was walking on the track.
He failed to observe the switch engine
and it caught him, throwing his head on
the rail, the wheels passing over him and
cruising his skull"
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-04
Courtmartial OF ymith.

The details of the courtmartial of j. H.
Smith, whose notorious "burn and kill"
order has earned him the unenviable title
of "the American Weyler," are awaited
by the whole country. Secretary Root
has Vhouldered the responsibility for the
rigorous campaign pursued in Samar.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-04
General Brooke tn Retire.

New York, July 4.-Major General
John R. Brooke, in command of the de-
partment Of the east, is packing up his
furniture and books on Governors island.
He will be Ga years of age on July 81, and
will be retired under the age limit.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-04

London, July 3.-The following was is
sued from buckingham palace:
"The king maintains his steady pro.
gress. The local pain is less, and the days
are passed with greater comfort.
"TREVES,
fLAKING,
BARLOW"
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-04

Cape Town, June 3O.-The fire which
destroyed several large business blocks in
the center Of the city broke out again
and was finally got under control
and extinguished with the assistance o.
soldiers and bluejackets. Loss $260,O00.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-04
Mont. Pelee Not threatening.

Fort de. France, Island of Martinique,
July 4.-Ebe situation here with regard
to the volcanic disturbances has become
more reassuring. There are still slight in
termittent eruptions from Mont Pelee.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-04
queen at Public Ceremony.

London, July 3.-The temperance Of
Queen Alexandra as participant in a
public ceremoney practically marks the
end Of the period Of anxiety caused by
King Edwards condition. Her presence
at the review of the colonial troops by
the Prince of Wales greatly increased pub
lie enthusiasm over what in itself was
a picturesque and interesting event.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-04

Bombay, July A train on the East
Indian railroad, near Rampurehea, was
blown from an aembaAkment by cyclone.
Thirteen persons were killed and Is were
injured.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-04

II great cold turned our atmosphere to
liquid air it would make sea 35 feet
deep over the surface Of the whole globe
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-04
Charles Michael Lynch. {

Charles Michael Lynch, one Of the
noted newspaper workers Of the west,
was found dead in bed in his room
in Anaconda last week. Rheumatism.
from which he had long been suf-
ferer, is believed to have made a
fatal attack upon the heart, although
the direct cause of death is not known.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-04
MISCELLANEOUS MINING NEWS.


The. work Of rebuilding the section
Of Mercur, Utah, destroyed by fire,
has begun.
Arizona now stands third in it's out.
put Of copper.
Many Nevada papers are discussing
the proposition that patented mines
should be taxed.
The mineral development of the
south shows signs Of greater activ-
ity than ever.
Republic mines are getting ready
to ship and are now waiting for the
opening of railroads.
There are q number Of new copper
properties that are quietly but surely
/. being developed into large producers
In Arizona.
The famous Cornucopia mines, near
Baker City, Ore, and among the
richest in the state, have resumed
operations.
A. Beamer, owner Of the Little Joe
ON Black Tail mountain, near Hope.
Idaho, is shipping a carload OF ore OF
20 tons to Tacoma.
All the big coal mines in Missouri
are to be absorbed by a syndicate
controlled by J, Pierpont Morgan. ac-
cording to R. G. Raumbauer, of Kinks
VILE, Mo-, coal operator.
TWENTY-FIVE states and one territory
mined iron ore in the year 1901. the
number Of producing states remaining
the same as in 1900, Utah dropping
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-04

One hypocrite may eclipse the sun to
some, but he can not hide it from all.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-04

Idaho democratic convention, Poca-
tello, September 4.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-04
BRITISH COLUMBIA.

The reconstructed pyritic smelter
at Boundary Falls, acquired several
months ago by the Montreal & Boston
Copper company, blew in it's initial
furnace on Wednesday.
The report Of Mine Manager John
Mackenzie on the condition Of the
LIE Roi for April shows that the mine
netted $1S.219 ON 25,7OS tons Of ore
shipped during the month.
It Is reported that the Canadian Pa
csfic has agreed to build spur to the
coal fields in Nicola valley, and that
the development of these fields is to be
undertaken on large scale by the
owners.
A rich strike on the Wonderful
group is reported. An assay from the
shipping sample Of the new strike is
said to give 264.7 ounces of silver and
62.3 per cent. in lead, or a net smelter
value of $132.70 per ton, or $2654 per
car.
Notwithstanding the continued cur
tailment Of ore shipments by the
CRANKY mines, still necessitated by
lack Of coke at the company's smelter,
the total sent out this week from the
different mines Of the Boundary runs
over 10000 tons. The No and the
Jewel are added to the list Of shipping
mines this week.
A strike of the miners working in
the Coal Creek mines of the Crows
Nest Pass Coal Co. has been declared
and the workings are tied up. While
the miners are incensed at regulations
issued by ]. H. Tonkin, the recently
appointed general manager Of the
mines, everything is quiet at present
and no trouble in the immediate future
is expected.
Yale won the university boat race
at New London in the fastest time
ever made over that course, with the
exception Of the race of 1888, when
q Yale crew covered the distance in
20 minutes and 10 seconds. The race
yesterday was the twenty-second at
New London, of which Yale has won
Is and Harvard 7. Prior to the selec.
tion OF the New London course. two
races between the universities had
been rowed at Springfield. each win
ming one.
A consignment of pig lea dwas made
to Winnipeg last week by the Trail
smeIter and shipments of pig lead will
be continued regularly to eastern Can
ada. This is the first pig lead that
has been produced on commercial
scale by electricity and it is believed
that this process, in which electricity
is used in place Of fire methods, will
as completely replace the old fire
methods in lead refining as has been
the case in copper refining. The sue
cess of this plant insures the con-
struction of a large refinery by the
Trail people, and 1t is understood that
plans are being prepared for a plant
which will turn out SO or 60 tons OF
pig lead daily.
The Newtown bee., 1902-01-31
WEST BEDDING. .
CHURCH TOPICS,


 MT Amery, the pastor, was enter tained over Sunday by MT and Mrs John Todd.
 The Epworth League held their meeting as usual on Tuesday evening. Miss Lulu Stone was the leader.
 There will be 8 combined prayer and teachers meeting held at the home of Edgar Crofut on Friday evening. The family of Charles Bennett has been quarantined on account of his wife having diphtheria. Mrs Anna Gardner of South Dover is visiting her daughter, Mrs Stephen BarnuP.
 Mrs Margaret Holmes and two children have gone to Sheffield on a visit, Nhere her husband is employed rat his mother'S home. | Miss Belle Carter is visiting friends lanbury.
 Kflends of Maud and George Bron- son from Georgetown, Bedding and Bethel gave them surprise on Wednesday evening, it being the birth | day of George Bronson. Joel Barlow had a severe attack of of rheumatism, being confined to the house for the past week. l The steam saWmill men, who have been engaged in saving lumber and ties, have moved their plant to North Ridge field on 40 acre tract of land. l c. H. TryOn, who has been occupy ing the Stephen Rider place, has nov ed his family to Ridgefield. 1 William Dare was stricken with
The Newtown bee., 1902-01-31
FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
BROOKFIELD.
BRooKFIELD's CHURCH WAGON

BROOKFIELD'S CHURCH WAGON.
 Here it is with it's load, caught on one of it's trips. It brings residents o1 Brooktield village over to Brookfield Center, nearly one mile and half dis tant; to attend church and Sunday school. During it's first year recently closed, it made record for AS Sundays, missing only five on account of all the storms of winter and spring, and brought over 726 people, an average of 15 each frip. This number included two Sunday school teachers and twelve children. The use of the vehicle has been free gift, and considerable volunteer service has been furnished in running it, so that for the year the average cost has been about six cents for each passenger for the round trip. The wagon was early included in the regular church activities and commit tee was appointed to manage it, though thus far it has not been found neces- sary to draw upon the church treasury for support, owing to private contri- buttons and volunteer service.
 Some manifest results of the enter prise are worthy of note:
 A marked increase in regular church collections;
 A considerable increase in church attendance and Sunday school member ship:
 Out of those who come in the wagon,
The Newtown bee., 1902-01-31
sTEPNEY.
MISS OSBORNE-MR CORNING.

MISS OsBORNE-MR CORNING.
 A very pretty wedding occurred on Sunday, January 26, in the Methodist church. The contracting parties were May, daughter of MT and Mrs c. B. Osborne, and Elam Corning, son of Mir and Mrs Edward Corning. The re- gard with which theyOung couple were held among their friends was evident by the large attendance, for although no cards of invitations were sent out, the church was filled to overflOwing. The front of the church was very tasteful]y decorated with palms, cut over the bridal party hung large we'd ding bell. The work of decorating was done by both the Methodist and Baptist young people. At just 2 o'clock the bridal couple entered the church to the strains of LOhengrin's wedding march. They were preceded to the altar by the ushers, George H. Lyons and Ernest Northrop of Step- ney. The bride was charming in an elegant suit of castor broadcloth with white trimmings. She wore a very dainty hat to match and carried large bunch of brides roses, the gift of Dr Hill. Rev MT Dikeman pastor, of the Methodist church, performed the cere- ulOuy ,dSSlSUcu Uy IGtF NIT bFdIlld1, pdS- tor of the Baptist church.. The bridal party returned to the home of the bride for short time, where many of their friends repaired to congratulate them. MT ands Mrs Osborne, who know so well how to dispense hospi- tality, served dainty luncheon to the guests. In spite of the fact that no invitations were issued they were re- membered quite lavishly with wedding gifts, showing the love and respect in which these young people were held. After congratulations had been extend ed, MT and Mrs Corning left the house for Bridgeport, in hack, where they will board for three or four weeks. un til they can get their house in order. A large number of guests were present from out of town.
 :onIH~6fI
The Newtown bee., 1902-01-31
TRINITY CHURCH.

The annual parish reception of the members of Trinity parish and their friends will be held at the rectory on Thursday evening, February s. That day is the 12th anniversary of MT Lins- ley's rectorship.i
 The regular meeting of the Junior Auxiliary will be held at the rectory on Saturday, February l, from ? to 4 o'clock.