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The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-05-10
Fought for His Father.

Salt Lake, Utah, May S.-A special
to the Telegram from Ogden, Utah, says
that Holla Thompson, II years old col
ored boy, shot and almost instantly
killed William MCGEE, also colored, this
afternoon during fist fight between Me-
Gee and Ira Thompson, Holla's father.
Young Thompson, seeing that his father
was being severely beaten, procured
shotgun and fired twice at MCGEE, one
charge entering the latter's breast.
Thompson was arrested.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-05-10
FIFTY buildings wefe burned.

Danbury, Conn.,, May S.-Between
$5OO,OOO and 100000 is the latest esti-
mate of the loss by fire which destroyed
the business section of New Milford, 10
miles north of here. Nearly so buildings,
including most of the stores, two banks
and three hotels, were burned.
The fire started about $50 o'clock in
the stables OF the New Milford house. The
cause is unknown.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-05-10
American Polo Team Won.

London, May 5.-The American polo
team, seeking to recover the international
cun won its first match of the season at
Ranleigh, defeating the old Contabs by
four goals to nil. The Americans were e
handicapped by the absence Of Foxhall
Keane, their strongest player, but they
PLAYED an exceedingly strong game
throughout. 1t rained the whole time
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-05-10

William Thomas Sampson was born
in Palmyra, Wayne county, N. Y,
February 9, 1S4O His father was a
day laborer who immigrated from the
north of Ireland in 1886. Young Samp-
son assisted his father at odd jobs
around the village and attended the
local schools. At the age of II he was
appointed to the Annapolis naval acad-
emy on the recommendation of Con-
gressman E. d. Morgan of Aurora, and
was graduated in 1861 at the head of
his class. He Immediately entered the
war and saw service on the frigate
Potomac and was promoted to master
and lieutenant within year. He was
an instructor at the naval academy
in 1864, but for the greater part OF
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-05-10
admiral SAMPSON DEAD
HEMoRRHAGE OF THE BRAIN
He Sank Rapidly Tiil the End Came
Had Been Growing Weaker for
Several Days-Llttle Hope Enter
tained far His Recovery After the
HemOrrhage Started.

Washington, May Admiral Samp-
son died at 5 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
Washington, May 7.-Admiral Samp-
son today had violent hemorrhage. His
condition is critical.
At 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon Admiral
Sampson was unconscious and breathing
laboriously His physicians state that he
is failing rapidly and that the end may
come at any moment. For several days
past the admiral has been growing weak
er and the hemorrhage this morning
brought on the sinking spell.
The hemorrhage from which Admiral
Sampson suffered this morning was from
the BRAIN
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-05-10
Dronth In Colorado.

Denver, Col, May 5.-The drouth in
northern Colorado has broken all spring
records for length and severity, and un-
less relief shall come within week, the
losses to farmers will be heavy. Other
portions of the state, especially the San
Luis valley, are suffering from lack Of
water
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-05-10
Has Reached O,Okiep.

London, May 9.--The town of O'Okiep,
Western Cape Colony, which has been
besieged since April 4 by Transvaal
force under Commandant Smutz, has
been relieved by British force under
Colonel Cooper. The garrison was in
good health, and only few of the troop
ers were wounded. The Beers retired
south.
Lord Kitchener, in reporting the relief
of o'Okiep, adds that the Concordia dis
trict, in about the same part of Cape
Colony, is clear of Beers.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-05-10
Denver Boys Shot.

Denver, COL, May 5.-Hilary Hickey,
aged l3, was shot in the head and in
stantly killed by companion named
Paul Leonard, aged IA. The boys were
practicing at target shooting with small
rifle when the accident occurred.
Curtis McGarry, aged ID, was shot in
the thigh also, by an unknown boy whom
he met in the woods along Cherry creek
His wound is dangerous.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-05-10
More NOnain u tiOns.

Topeka, Kan, May 9-During the
heavy fog an eastbound extra freight
train on the Union Pacific ran into freight
train No. ID at crossing in North To-
peka, causing a bad wreck and killing
two men and injuring seven Others
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-05-10
VIII Not Eat Meat.

Amsterdam, N. Y, May 5.-The Am.
sterdam Central Labor union, composed
of 25 subordinate unions, with total
membership of 5000, has adopted reso-
lution to abstain from meat handled by
the socalled beef trust for the next 30
days.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-05-10
burned to Death. =.

Cairo, Egypt, May 5.-Fifty persons
have perished in fire at Mount damti,
town on the right bank Of the Damietta
branch of the Nile The flames were
started by the intensely hot weather pre-
va;ling. Thousands of native residences
and 200 stores were destroyed.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-05-10
M Concessions Made

London, May 9.-Lord Salisbury, dur
ing his speech at the annual grand habi-
tation of the Primrose league here said
the government had not receded an iota
from its previous peace terms to the
Beers.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-05-10

Washington, May 9.-The president has
sent the following nominations to the SEN
ate:
Jesse Fry, United States attorney for
the district of Washington.
Postmasters- Oregon, Fletcher e. Will
cox, Milton.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-05-10
Minister to Cuba.

Washington, May III. G. Squiers.
secretary of the legation at Pekin, has
been selected by the president to be min
lister to Cuba, and General E. s. Bragg
of Wisconsin has been selected as consul
general at Havana.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-05-10

London, May 9-Further advices re-
ceived here from South Africa announce
that 2Os Beers had been captured and that
10 burghers were killed in the neighbor-
hood of Lindley, Orange River colony,
Tuesday.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-05-10

A "perfect gentleman" is usually very
disagreeable person. A manly fellow, who
is also gentleman, is always his superior.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-05-10

Charity sometimes begins at home, but
frequently nowhere.
The need Of an excuse is the stepmothar
of invention.
The Monticellonian., 1902-05-30
A REMARKABLE ACCIDENT.
An Engine Performed Feat the Like of Which Has Never
 Been Recorded.

St. Louis, May 24.-At 3:35 Friday morning 32 cars. heavily loaded with grain, passed over the Merchants bridge. Engine 61 was pulling, En- zine 6S pushing. All went well until the head engine reached the steep grade at the east end of the bridge. Then. without any seeming reason, Engine 61 jumped the track.
 Before the front wheels had fairly left the track they were sent flying in the air by the communicated force they hung there. like the paws of a huge elephant, the rear wheesl mean. while running along on the track at a frightful velocity. Fireman Tooley lcaped for his life and was seriously injured. Engineer Linquist, with a grim determination, remained in the cab.
 Then something happened which has never happened before. probably never will again, and is entirely inex. plicable. The front wheels suddenly veering to the right, slowly descend ed, while the rear wheels in turn ascended until the stress broke the heavy iron coupling between the sec ond and third cars. In another min ute the ponderous engine had turned itself completely around and leaped squarely onto the track running parallel to the one from which it had taken it's flight.
 With steam hissing from twisted pipes the engine started on wild race to death and destruction in an opposite course. Down the track of the bridge it sped, passed the rest of the train, turned off the bridge and rapidly approached the foot of Ere men street. Linquist leaned from the cab window and walked.
 At Bremen the engine tottered, and with final exhaust of steam that sounded like sigh, fell calmly over on it's side.
 When the rescuing party forced it's way into the bank of steam, Linquist was found at his post of duty, with one hand still clutching the lever. His back was broken. At the city hos pital. a few hours later, he passed away without recovering conscious ness. He was 21, unmarried. Too ley, who will recover, is married and has family.
The Monticellonian., 1902-05-30
WORLDS FAIR CONSTRUCTION.
Three Great Exhibit Buildings Arc Now in Course of Erection
 At the Fair Sito.

St. Louis, May 24.-Another expo sition palace, that of electricity, showed its first wall Thursday, mak- ing three exhibit buildings now m course of construction. The founda- tions of the machinery palace are in place, and before the end of the week its walls will have been started. Sun day visitors to the site will see the beginning of four great buildings.
 Only 65 feet of the channelway of the River des Peres remains to be completed. The last spike will be driven in the coming week. The mas sive bulkhead at the western end of the channelway, where it forms a junction with the old river bed, has been put into place, and the river is now being carried through ten-inch sewer pipe into the sewage system of the exposition. The bull1head is con structed of heavy timber framing in 19o piles, each 90 feet long, driven in- to the fire clay.
 Some comment has been caused by the change in the method of con struction of the west end of the pal ace of varied industries. The reason for the change is that the west end of the structure will not have a colonnade. Persons approaching tha palace from the west will get view entirely different from that obtained by those approaching from the east
 Standing inside the four walls oi the varied industrial palace. all of which are now marked on the surface by uprights, the spectators can ob- tain an adequate idea of the size of this tremendous building. To one standing near. the western wall, the workmen on the scaffolding of the eastern wall look like pygmies. When the building is complete, this sweep of view will be cut by the great court in the center of the building. The court is marked plainly by the foot ings, which can be seen from an ele- yation.
The Monticellonian., 1902-05-30
Ever Wanderers.

At Lord Rothschild's magnificent house, or rather palace, in Piceadil. ly. as at his country seat at Tring. and in all the other Rothschild resi- dences in England and on the conti. ent, there is always in a conspicuous place. generally among the cornices, a piece of stone or marble left un. dressed, uncarved, and in rough and unfinished state, which, by req son of the beauty and splendor of it's immediate surroundings, at once catches the eye. This is in compli- ance with the rule among all ortho- doN Jews that they should have no permanent abiding place until they are restored to the Holy Land, and this unfinished bit of stone is to mark that the abode is merely tenn -orarv and incomnlete.
The Monticellonian., 1902-05-30
NOBODY STOOD UP.
New Street Chr Conductors Sche ( for Getting All the Fares
 Didn't Succeed.

Old street car conductors sometimes have great deal of trouble with their "understudies, says the Indianapolis Journal It is the custom of the In dianapolis company to "break in" new men by sending them out over the lines with experienced employees who have | been long in the service. This is done l in order to train the new men to act as | substitutes or "eXtras." Recently a | Brightwood line conductor had one of the new men in charge. On the first trip the beginner was shown how to collect fares, how the rod connecting with the indicator should be manip- ulated to show q ticket, how it should be worked to indicate cash fare, and how the trip reports should be made out, in the meantime teaching him the names of the streets and when to call them. On the next trip the underStudy thought he had learned his part SC well he asked permission to run the car himself under supervision. The old conductor watched the new man collect the fares and saw that he missed a number. When he returned to the rear of the ear he was informed that he was five short-that there were 30 passengers and he had collected only D fares. Without waiting for further advice the new man put his head in the door of the ear and shout ed
 "All who have not paid their fares will please stand up."
 Not q passenger moved. Perhaps they were too amaZed-probably as much astonished as the old conductor. The silence was becoming almost pain ful. Finally a suburbanite nudged his neighbor and asked him why he didn't stand up.
 Cant lie" was the reply. "Im hon. est. Paid my fare.'
 By this time the hu3nOr of the Situa- tion began to dawn on the other pas sengers. The men laughed and the women Smiled-all except five girls in the front part of the car, who were so busy talking they had not heard the new conductors stand up" order nor witnessed what followed. One of the girls had a bunch of transfer tickets partly concealed in glove. The old conductor knew where the missing fares were and had intended to tell the new man, but the latter did not give him time The incident was ended by the old conductor walking to the talkative girls and saying: Fares, please" as if nothing had happened. The transfers were surrendered with out the girls knowing an attempt had been made to introduce an innovation | in street car ethics.
The Monticellonian., 1902-05-30
PITH AND POINT.

Many a mans pessimistic views of life are due to his acquaintance with himself.-Chicago Daily News.
 Taet.-A philosopher defines it as presence of mind enough to hold your tongue.-Cincinnati Tribune.
 "Snaggs is posing as a wealthy man. said Mum to Scadds. "Oh, pshaw! Why. that upstart hasn't got more than one million to rub against another. Town Topics.
 Mrs. Wright-"Here is an advertise ment of a man who offers to teach you how to enter a room for five dollars Wright-"Burglar or danc- ing master? ?''-Detroit Free Press.
 Nell-"He wrote a lovely poem to Mabel" "Belle-"I know, but she got mad and tore it up." Nell-"The idea! Why?' Belle-"He headed it Lines on Mabel's Face Philadelphia Rec ord
 Willie-'Who is that man, Tommy? Is he your father?" Tommy-"I sup pose so. He's the man who sends me off to bed when I ain't sleepy, and rouses me out of it when 1 am.'- Boston Transcript.
 The automobile" I remarked sen cautiously, has come to stay" "Only until we can send for some more gas oline," insisted the chaffeur, for, in- deed. there was nothing else the mat. ter with the Brooklyn Life.
 A farmer says that COW can be cured of kicking by catching hold of her leg while in the act. Just so; and bee can be cured of stinging by catching hold of her sting while in the act. Try them both; it's fun London Iit-RitS
The Monticellonian., 1902-05-30
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The Monticellonian., 1902-05-30
Suicide of Former PeorIan.

Chicago. May 24.-Fred NJ. Gale, be heved to have been a bookkeeper of Peoria, Ill.,, was found, Friday, in his room at the Great Northern hotel, with revolver clasped in his right hand and a bullet wound in his right temple. A physician was summoned, but life had been extinct for several hours.
 On a table were found a note and a stamped and addressed letter. The note read: Notify Herman S. Payne, 644s Woodlawn avenue" The letter was addressed to |. D. Rhinesmith, 5o4 Main street, Peoria, Ill.
The Monticellonian., 1902-05-30
TR[ GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Presbyterians Decide to Hold Their Next General Assembly
 at Los Angeles.
AK OVERTURE GETS ADVERSE ACTION.
The Assembly Voted Against Minis ters Coming From the Southern Presb, terian Church Being Hon. orabIy Retired With the same Privileges ns All Others.

New York, May 27.-The Presby- terian general assembly at to-day's session chose Los Angeles, Cal, as the place of next meeting. The general assembly acted ad- versely on an overture from the i Presbytery of Los Angeles request ing that ministers coming from the southern Presbyterian church be honorably retired with the same privileges as if they had served al- ways with the church under the gen eral assembly. The matter came be- fore the assembly in q report from the committee on ministerial relief, which recommended adverse action.
 Rev. Vim. 5. Young. D.D., pastor of the Emanuel Presbyterian church, Los Angeles, advised that the assem- ply act fayorably on the overture. In the west, he said, there were many southern branch. and that favorable action by the assembly would help to bring the two churches together. Rev Dr. Thomas Parry, of Wilkins burg, Pa, chairman of the commit tee, took the opposite view. He said it would open the door for ministers of other denominations to come to the Presbyterian church and claim the same privileges as the ministers who had served the general assembly all their lives.
 Rev. Dr. Benjamin l.. Agnew. of Philadelphia, corresponding secre- tary of the board of ministerial re- lief, spoke in the same vein. He said the result of granting the demand of the Presbytery of the Los Angeles would be that many of the retired ministers who had always been with the Northern Presbyterian church would have their already scant al lowanees cut down.
 "When the civil war was closed" he said, Il would have been willing to vote for the union of the two church. es, but l am utterly opposed to hold ing out any money consideration to over to Us on principle they will have the same privileges as our members"
 Rev. Dr. James D. McIlvain, of Bal timore, said it would be unfortunate if the overture did not receive favor able action. "There is no difference with us between the ehurch-north or south," he said.
 When the question of selecting q meeting place was taken up, Rev. pr. Henry c. Minton, former moderator, made ten-minute address in favor of Los Angeles, Cal. He said Los An geles had worked two years to get the assembly, and should have it next | year.
 Rev. Dr. Richard s. Holmes. of Pittsburg, pointed out that there was a great difference between the mileage for Cleveland and Los An geles.
 If you want to burden the mem bership for such n big sum as this i difference would be, jet the money l go to home missions, or to pay of | the debt on the Presbyterian build ing. We have no right to do thing | to favor any big corporation or rail road v
The Monticellonian., 1902-05-30

In TtceUb ltIltT IO Di. iiui Illlah Congressman Botkin says:
 My Dear Doctor-It gives me pleas ure to certify to the excellent curative qualities of your medicines-Peruna and Manalin. 1 have been afflicted more or less for quarter of a century with catarrh of the stomach and con stipation. A residence in Washington has increased these troubles. A few bottles of your medicine have given me almost complete relief, and l am sure that continuation of them will effect a permanent cure. ."-J. D. Botlxin.
 MT. l.. F. Verdery, a prominent real estate agent, of Augusta, Ga, writes: ::
 "T have been Q great sufferer from catarrhal dyspepsia. Ifried many phy- sicians, visited q good many springs, buf ' believe Peruna has done more for me than aH of fhe above puf together. feel like q new person. "- L. F. Verdery.
 The most common form of summer eatarrh is catarrh of the stomach. This is generally known as dyspepsia. Peruna cures these cases like magic.
 If you do not derive prompt and satis- factory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving full statement of your case, and he will be pleased to give you his valuable ad- vice gratis.
 Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium. Columbus, O.
The Monticellonian., 1902-05-30
THREATENED BY FLOODS.
Four Rivers in Oklahoma Likely to Overflow the Whole Country
 Killed by Lightning.

Guthrie, Okla, May 24.-The rivers yesterday reached the highest point since the flood began, and the pres ent indication of more rain is alarm ing, as it means that the Cottonwood and Cimarron will flood the entire country. and like reports are re- ceived from the Canadian and Wash ita rivers.
 At no time in the past have such floods been known in Oklahoma. Near Virginia City Peter Barry, a farmer, was killed by lightning.
The Monticellonian., 1902-05-30
Jockey Killed by His Wife.

Pittsburg, Pa, May 24.-Joseph Pearson, a horse jockey, was shot and instantly killed by his wife, Louise,at the latter's home in Esplen- borough, Thursday night. He was in the act of braining her with hatch ct when the woman, warned of his intentions by numerous remarks which he had let drop during the day, fired point blank at his head. The bullet entered the right cheek and lodged in the brain, Pearson falling a corpse at the feet of his wife. bis son and a daughter
The Monticellonian., 1902-05-30
CloudcrOft, the Roof Garden of the e
 SOuthwest.

The Season at Cloudcroft will open on June lst, the Lodge, Dining Hall and Lunch Counter having been placed under the able management of the popular Hotel Propri- rtor and Manager, Mir. Geo. Waterman.
 The fame of Cloudcroft as the premier Summer Resort of the Southwest has been hcralded far and wide, and patrons may rest assured it's reputation will not be allowed to suffer this season. Extensive improve nents havr been made in the way of &C., commoda;ions and outdoor as well as in. door amrscments and entertainment.
 For Booklet regarding Clouderoft, or further information regarding this Summer Resort. call on nearest coupon Ticket Agent or address A. N. Brown, G. F. A, +. r. R. I. Route, Fl Paso, Texas.
The Monticellonian., 1902-05-30
THE pAUNCEFoTE FUNERARL.
It VIII He u Memorable Occasion in WashInGton-To Re Taken
 Home In n Warship.

Washington, May 27-It is evident from the preparations so far made that the funeral of the late Lord great dignity and will be made q memorable occasion. All of the avail able military and naval forces in Washington and vicinity will take part in the procession. The services at St. Johns church will be conduct ed by Coadjutor Bishop Mackey- Smith, though Bishop Satterlee will attend. Officially the attendance will be confined to the president and his cabinet, the diplomatic body, the su- preme court. the members of the sen ate committee on foreign relations, and the house committee on foreign affairs. and Admiral Dewey and Gen. chiefs of the state department and the assistant secretaries from the other departments.
 It is pretty we'll settled that the remains of the late Lord Pauncefote will be carried to England on an American warship, and either the Olympia, flagship of the North At lantic squadron and Admiral Dew ey's flagship at Manila, or the Brooklyn, Admiral Schley's flagship at Santiago bay. which is just re- turning from Cuba, will be selected for this duty. The date of departure will depend upon the convenience of tho DanOnayDta f,uuilv buf if is car- tain that the easket can not be land ed on English soil before the conclu- sion of the corona ton cedemonies.
The Monticellonian., 1902-05-30
KNOCKED OUT FOR KEEPS.
Tommy Noonan Dead at Boston From the Effects of Knock
 out BIOw From Eddie Dixon.

Boston, May 24.-Tommy Noonan, Chelsea, Mass, died, Friday morning, from the effects of a blow received from Eddie Dixon, of Chicago. in boxing contest at the IenoN Athletic club here Thursday night.
 Dixon is in custody. having surren- dered to the police immediately aft CT it became apparent that Noonan had received serious injury.