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Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1902-02-14
MISCELLANEOUS MINING NEWS.

Major R. G. Edwards-Leckie,f form.
erly superintendent Of the Republic
Consolidated Mining company, has EN-.
parked on transport bound for South
Africa.
The Bunker Hill & Sullivan Mining
Milling 4 Concentrating company, of
Wardner. Idaho. has declared dividen,
NO. 81 of $4,000. which was PAYABLE
on February 4. This makes the total
paid since January l, 1902, $4,000 and
total to date 1897 900.
The Mountain Lion No. 2, at Re.
pubic camp. Wash, has sunk the
shaft to the 250-foot Level, and it is in
good ore. A contract has Just been
let for the running of a crosscut tun-
mel for distance of 100 feet to de-
termine the width of the ledge.
At Conconully deed has been re-
ceived by the county auditor for re.
cording. showing the sale Of the Gold
h1li Mining property near Loomis by
Ralph Baggaley to a Connecticut capi.
talist. The consideration is $3.50 900
and the instrument bears s125 worth
OF revenue stamps.
Inere is belief among many min.
Ing men that the mining interests of
Idaho will receive greater attention
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1902-02-14

II think It would be nice to surprise
him tomorrow evening and take him
a new set Of books. l know his slate Ia
cracked and his geography is All to pieces:
it Is one found In the cupboard and
gave to him. His reader has no cover
at all. and he has no spelling book"
The next evening they were all gather
cd at Miss Gray's. ready to start for the
little house on the hill. The snow had
piled high in drifts and everything seem
I'd fairly buried from sight.
Rastue had worked hard to shove, a
path from the house to the road. saying:
ut don seem 40 lonesomefike when der's
path out to de road" He sat by the
fire that evening reciting his geography
lesson to Nanny. AS she darned his nit
tens. There was loud rap on the door
and they were startled. for it was seldom
anyone came to see them at night. When
the boy cautiously opened the door he
VAS met with a loud "Hurrah for Rastus
Johnson" and the boys and girls poured
into the little kitchen and deposited their
bags Of nuts, candy and popcorn on fhe
table, and the box containing the valen-
tine was left in the shadow behind the
door. Rastus hurrieslly built a fire In
the front room and they were soon all
having a merry time. while M:ss Grsv
helped Nanny prepare some nice hot
coffee to serve with the rolls she had
brought.
At IL o'clock the young folks all went
home, leaving a very happy boy and a
| mysterious box behind them. When Ra.-
| tas opened 1t he saw written ON a bean.
| tiful new slate, "A Valentino" and ~
he unpacked the books and everything q
boy could NEE in school, he said softly t.
Nanny: Il guess Saint Valentine touch
ed der hsarts. and day hab touched
nina"
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1902-02-14

Of valentines was placed on Miss Gray's
desk and she began to read of the Names
he forgot his disappointment and watched
each valentine eagerly. thinking the next
one would be for him. He had spent the
dime that Nanny gave him Christmas
for a valentine for Miss Gray. and he
saw her look at il earneetly and then
look his way and smile. and he knew that
she was pleased. Nanny. too. was
watching and listening for Rastus' name.
and twice she whispered. Your name
will come next. honey" but it nevc.
came. and before they were missed. Nam
my and Rastus slipped quietly away ana
out into the storm. where Caesar, tho
faithful old donkey. was waiting to carry
them home. The snow was coming down
very rapidly. but Caesar trotted along at
his best pace, wondering what had hap
pened to make his master 20 quiet. Nam.
my sighed once or twice and Rastus
blinked real hard, but neither said a
word until they reached the little house
on the HILL
Rastus opened the door for her to 10 in
and then led Caesar to the shed. which
served ae barn; the cracks were stuffed
with straw and the roof was covered
with branches from tho trees, and the
donkey found II comfortable homo.
Slowly Rastus took the harness of, and
then he looked the old donkey in the face
and put his arms around its neck and
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1902-02-14

his head close to It's ear and burst into
tears.
"Oh! Caesar, I feels awful bad wisht
l hadn't gone to school; you know.
Caesar, this Is Valentines day, and mos
everybody got a valentine but me, l
guess"
Caesar looked very solemn In sympathy
AZ he pricked up his long ears aud rub
bed his nose against the dusky cheek.
"Rastus! R-a-s.t-u-s" called his
grandmother.
Eyes, Use comm. nanny" and wip-
ing the shining drops from his sorrowful
face he tried to look cheerful and went
to the woodpile for m armfnl OF sticks.
making poor attempt at whisting.
Mics Gray had noticed that Rastus had
received no valentine. and she blamed
herself greatly. although she ha! left
that part OF the program entirely to the
pupils; hut she felt amends must b. made
| In some way. So she gathered together as
many of the boys and girls as she could
| to talk the matter over. She reminded
| them that in olden times valentine was
gift of love. not only pretty or fun
ny picture, and she suggested that they
all together give Rastus an old-fashion-
ed valentine.
"fIis face il black. but his heart is
| lust a. tender and sensitive as our own
we were all very thoughtless and l ar
sure will not feel happy until we do oul
best to make Rastus forget our slight"
HE il always ready to do for others
said Mildred Hale; ''he often sharpen,
my pencils for me-"
"And mine. too." added Nellie Smith
and all the rest agreed that Rastus VIA,
the incest kind Of a boy. and they Eel
very sorry that they had neglected him
Miaa Gray had q plan to propose.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1902-02-14
RastQs Johnson's Valentine
o<>ALENTINES DAY came on Fri.
w lay. and Miss Gray. the teacher Of
IT LENA rLlNx LEWIS.

00ALENTlNNS DAY came on Fri.
w lay. and Miss Gray. the teacher OF
- room No. 3, had consented to allow
the scholars to celebrate. For a week
there had been much suppressed excite
mcnt. and the improvised postofAce in
the room was fast filing with envelopes.
A nice program had been prepared. and
the mothers Of the girls and boys were
invited to attend. Homer was not
very large village, and 30 the interest
In the school entertainment was wide
spread, and quite q number Of guests
were present.
Rastus Brown was the only colored boy
IN Homer. and everyone liked hims be-
cause Of his CHEEKY face and his willing
ness to help anyone at any time. He
lived With his grandmother, and she did
the most she could for him and managed
to keep him in school. He was greatly
interested IN the coming entertainment
and had committed q poem to memory,
hoping he would be asked to take part.
Nanny had promised to 70 to the school
that afternoon, and she, too, wished her
little grandson would be invited to speak.
but nothing was said about It. Rastus
suggested that perhaps someone might
ready to iii in the empty place, 30 Man,
my put on her black merino dress and
her old straw bonnet and went along.
Rastus was very proud of his grandmoth-
er. and his little black face was full OF
Joy when he led her to Miss Gray aud
said earnestly: "Mammy's come, too
Miss Gray welcomed the old lady
warmly, but she felt sorry she had come.
a. she remembered that Rastus had not
been invited to take part in the enter
tainment; she had entirely forgotten him,
and she knew how sensitive he was, be-
ing the only colored boy in the school.
but she thought of the valentines and that
Rastus would be happy when his name
was called to receive one, and she dis
missed 1t from her mind.
The program went of nicely and no
one forgot HIS part, as Rastus had
thought possible; but as the large box
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1902-02-14
MINES AND MINING MEMS
OUTLOOK IN THE NORTHWEST.
Interesting Items of q MiscellaneOu"
Mature Gathered During the Past
covered - Mining Accidents and
Personals.

At Wilkesbarre, Pa, the big Noting
ham mine of the Ohio & Wilkesbarre
Coal company had to suspend opera
tions because a sufficient number OF
employees had not returned for work.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1902-02-14
The Old Scale

indianapolis, Feb. lo.-lns .sasl
ference of the miners and o r
fed the old agreement without
ing voice.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1902-02-14


The executive officers of the v.
Mineworkers of America were ~
ed last week without a dissenuW
among all the thousand deless'.
tending the annual convention y
organization. They are:
John Mitchell; vice president
Lewis; secretary treasurer
Wilson.
]. w. Brown, a stone quar-.
was recently bruised and crusD
falling rock while working ne1
Wash. The principal injuries
his head. He will recover.
Big coal fields have been dises ..
and proved within about 30 -
Spokane. Since last July a o
has been working quietly !,
Wash, exploring the field an' =.
every means to determine o.
tent of the deposits. lns'
lists there in large quanuue -.
a definite fact, and II feet Q, =.
has been uncovered, and IS ~ "a
extend for a distance OF Que ~
fourth miles, at least. r' Va,
this coal is superior blacAsu
the same as that shipped ne.
the east, and which brins'
price.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1902-02-14

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The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-29
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

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HARRISON-The friends and rela-
tees of Cirrus Harrison, colored, and
Susan Crumb of Baltimore, Md, are
respectfully invited to attend the flu
neral of the former from his late resi-
dence, No 2036 Bulloch street, Browns
vile. at $50 o'clock this afternoon.
TURNER-The relatives and friends
of Mr.. George Turner and Mr. Charles
Z. Stanton and family are invited to
attend the funeral of the former from
Trinity Methodist Church this after
noon a o'clock. Interment at Laurel
Grove Cemetery
WILLIAMS - The relatives and
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. w. e. Will
liams are invited to attend the funeral
of their infant daughter Nancy G.,
from No. 1O11 Wheaton street, at 4
o'clock this afternoon
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-29
BIDS WANTED.

City of Savannah, Office Director of
Public Works, Savannah, Ga, May %,
1902.-Bids will be received at this
office until Saturday, May 81, 1902, at
IL o'clock noon, city time, for furnish
ing feed as follows: No. / Timothy
Hay, per 100 pounds No. Timothy
Hay, per 100 pounds; best quality mix
ed oats; to be weighed at city lots.
Envelopes to be marked Bids for
Feed" The city reserves the right to
reject any and all bids. Preference
given to party who can deliver feed
from one location. Bids to be opened
in the presence of bidders.
GEO. NJ. GADSDEN. Director.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-29
SKYSCRAPERS FOR COLUMBIA.

From Four-Story buildings She
Jumps to TweIve-TwO Banks to
Erect Handsome Structures.
Columbia. S. c., May 2S.-There is
something of a rivalry between a state
hank and a national bank in Columbia.
At present the talIest building in Col
u:nbia is four stories high. This
is a new building situated on the
corner of Main and Washington
streets. It has been purchased by the
Loan and Exchange bank, viii be torn
down and Y story steel frame build
ing erected in its place, the lower
floor TO be used as a banking house.
Diagonally across the street is the lot
made vacant by the destruction of the
Columbia Opera House. This was
bought sometime ago by the Carolina
National Eank and contracts are about
TO be awarded for the erection of a
seven story building entirely of gran
lite, the lower story of which will
be occupied as the home of the Caro-
Ina Bank and the remainder as Of
fees. These two buildings will repre-
sent an investment of S475 900. They
will bring Columbia's first elevators.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-29
CONVENIENT TO THE CITY.

Ten Acres on Trolley Line, Near
ThunderbOIt.
l am directed to sell, on easy terms,
if desired, ten acres of land fronting
on the trolley line, next to the College,
near Thunderbolt.
This is fine location for a suburban
home, in easy access by Electric line.
fare only FIVE cents from Bolton June
ton.
Should more land be desired, could
increase same to twenty acres.
ALSO
Ten acres fronting on LaRoche Ave
nue., adjoining the above. This Avenue
will soon be shelled, and will make the
most popular drive in the county.
c. II. DORSETT,
% Congress-, west.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-29
SPECIAL NOTICES.
SUWANEE SPRINGS HOTEL,
Suwanee. Fla.

SuNNanee. Fla.
Hotel is now open for the summer
season. There is no better time to
visit the springs than during the sum
mer months. Weather delightfully."- cool
and pleasant, free from all malaria
and mosquitoes. Grand plunge and
swimming pool. Every amusement.
Rates $3.50 per week and upwards.
1t is an established fact beyond all
contradiction that the waters of these
Springs have never failed to cure
quickly and permanently all Kidney
and Bladder troubles, Bright's Dis
ease, Diabetes. rheumatism and Dys-
pepsia- We can prove this assertion
to the satisfaction of the most scepti-
cal by living witnesses all over the
country. This assertion should be suf-
hcient inducement for persons suffering
from the above diseases to visit the
Springs at once. For rates and print
ed catalogue saddress
SUWANEE SPRINGS CO.
Suwanee, Fla
ANDREW HANLEY, Mgr.
PAINTS. OILS, vARNIsHEs, WALL
PAPER.
Get our prices On the best goods for
your building.
ANDREW HANLEY COMPANY.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-29

The business of Sommers & Winkler
having passed into my hands, I beg TO
announce to the public that 1 shall con-
tinue the same under my own name
and give my patrons the same careful
and conscientious treatment that char
acterized the firm of Sommers & Wink
Ter. I shall put my best efforts toward
making my service fiawless and shall
spare no pains to merit the patronage
that is bestowed upon me.
c. WINKLER.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-29
FOR DEATH OF MARSHAL MYERS.

Two Negroes Committed to Jail
without Bail at Nashville.
Abel, Ga, May PA committal trial
was held before Judge Peoples at Nash
vile to-day and Boyce Bryant and
Berry Walls were committed to jail
without bail on the charge of murder
ing Marshal Hyers of this place A
special term of court will be convened
in July to try tie prisoners. Every
thing is quiet here
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-29
HIS BoDY FOUND on TRACK.

But Bullet Holes in Negroes Head
Proved Murder.
Columbus, Ga, May 2S.-The body of
Jim Norris, a negro. was found on the
Mobile and Girard tracks a few miles
below Columbus, in Russell county,
Alabama, last night. The report was
industriously circulated that he had
been killed by a train. but at the in
quest to-day two bullet holes We're
found in his head, which had been
crushed in, and three negroes were ar
rested. One of them named Hill is
charged with the crime. He was the
last person seen with Morris before he
was killed, and he had spread the re-
po1t that he met his death accident
ally. The two men were at outs over
q woman.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-29

SPECIAL NOTICES.
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FREID & SOMMERS,
PrOprietOrs
UNION STATION RESTAURANT.
SOUP.
Clam Chowder, Coney Island style.
Sliced Tomatoes. Cucumbers.
Queen Olives, Mixed Pickles.
FISH.
Trout la Dieppoise.
Potatoes a la Dauphine.
Rice Croquettes with Jelly.
Rangout of Beef a la Creole.
ROASTS.
Chickens. with Giblet Sauce.
Prime Ribs New York Beef,
Dish Gravy.
VEGETABLES.
New Potatoes, Mashed Squashes.
Steamed Rice.
Stewed Tomatoes. Young Beets.
PASTRY AND DESSERT.
Apple Pie, Assorted Cakes.
Cheese. Crackers.
Vanilla Ice Cream.
Iced Tea, Milk and Drip Coffee.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-29
YOUR CHANCE FOR WALL PAPER
BARGAINS is NOW.

Ihave bought out the large stocks
of the Savannah Building and Supply
Company. These goods. with my al
ready large stocks, will be cleaned out
below cost Call al once and secure
bargains in Wall Papers and full sup
ply of Paints, Varnish, Brushes. Glass.
Kalsomine and Picture Moulding al
prices that defy competition.
VIM. TAYLOR.
K. of r. Building, Barnard street.
Ga. Phone ST. Estimates for con-
tracts given. Established 1882.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-29
STORM INSURANCE.

1 am now prepared to write the
above in addition to Fire, Accident and
Life Insurance. Do not delay placing
Storm Insurance until the Storm
comes. Delays are dangerous.
w. T. HOPKINS, Agent.
Telephone No. 219 Is Bryan st. East.
CHAS. INGLESBY, Manager.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-29

Inspects Light Infantry and May
Accompany 1t to AndersonviIIe.
Americas, Ga, May 2S.-Col. w. G.
obear, state inspector of troops. in
spected the Americas Light Infantry
this evening and found the company in
splendid condition. Col. Obear will
probably go with the Light Infantry
Friday to Andersonville, where the
company will preserve order among the
negro excursionists on Decoration Day.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-29
NOTICE.

To the Voters of Chatham County:
Thanking you for your support in
the past l respectfully solicit your
vote and influence at the approaching
election for the Office of Coroner of
Chatham county.
JOHN G. KELLER.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-29
WHAT MAYOR BAILEY SAYS.
Finds the EstiH Following Very
Strong in the State.

Finds the EstiII Following Very
Strong in the State.
Griffin, Ga. May 2S.-There is not a
more enthusiastic supporter of Col. J.
II. Estill in the state than Mayor David
]. Bailey of Griffin. Mayor Bailey has
just returned from a visit to Valdosta
and says he is much pleased to find
that practically the entire southern
part of the state will go solidly for
Col. Estill on June 5, despite the eff
forts of other candidates.
when I came home" said Mr.. Bal
ley, Il met many firemen who were at
tending the tournament and from them
learned that many counties in North
Georgia are likewise sure for Col. Es-
till Whitfield and Hail are solid for
him, and a well posted drummer tells
me that he knows Walton will drop in
the Estill column. There are many
other counties that will show surprises
to the adherents of the other two can
didates on the 5th inst"
Col. Estill, while making his canvass
of the state, has failed to visit this
county, still he has quite a number of
loyal supporters here who believe he
is pre-eminently the best man in the
race for gubernatorial honors.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-29
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

The firm of Sommers & Winkler, do
ing business in the City Market, has
been dissolved by mutual consent, Mr..
]. Sommers retiring and Mr.. C. Wink
Ter continuing the business.
]. SOMMERS,
c. WINKLER,
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-29
The Lumplsin high school

Lumpkin, Ca. May 2S.-The Lump
kin High School had its closing exer-
cises last night at the Court House
Hon. r. NJ. Hitch Of Savannah made
fine address. He was introduced by
Hon. NJ L. Everett. The address was
very interesting and instructive.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-29
SPECIAL NOTICE.

All bills against the British steam
ship Argyll must be presented at our
office before II o'clock on this day, or
payment thereof will be debarred.
STRACHAN & CO., Consignees.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-29
SEALED PROPOSALS.
city OF Savannah.
Office Fire Department.
Savannah. Ca. May %. 1902.

6aNannan, Ta., May q I9OZ.
Sealed proposals will be received al
the office OF the undersigned until Mon
day June 2. 1902. al Y O'Clock noon. To
furnish the Fire Department with sup
plies until July j. 1902.
All proposals must be made on off,
cial forms. which can be secured al this
Office on and after this date Envel-
opes 10 be marked Proposals for SUP
plies The Fire Committee reserves
the right 10 reject any and All pro-
Dosals. BIDS 90 be- opened in the pres
ence OF bidders
JOHN \. MAGlURE, supE
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-29

In retiring from the firm of SOM
mers & Winkler to engage in another
line more suitable to my taste, l de-
sire to thank the public for its liberal
patronage during the past eight years.
and to bespeak for Mr.. Winkler a con-
tinuance of the patronage and conf
dence which was bestowed upon SOM
mers & Winkler. j. SOMMERS.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-29
NOTICE.
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Savannah, Ca. May 25. 1902.
To my fellow citizens of Chatham
county: Yielding to request of a num-
Der of friends. 1 have consented to be
a candidate for Treasurer of Chatham
county, subject to the nomination to be
held on May 20, 1902, and l will appre-
ciate your support and influence. If
elected l will give personal attention
to the duties of this office and save the
county the clerks salary of 5000
c.. H. CARSON.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-29
CLARKE COUNTY IS ESTILL'S.
Athens Gives Him Enthusiastic We'll
cOme-An EstiII Club With 4S5
Members Formed.

Athens, Ga, May 2s.-Col. ]. H. Es-
till was welcomed into Clarke county
to-day with enthusiasm. Last night
an Estil Club was formed here with
4S7 members. This strength in
itself practically insures him
the vote of Clarke county
in the convention. He visited
several of the cotton mills this after
noon, and spoke tonight at the Geor-
gia factory. His speech was well re-
ceived and made votes. Tomorrow
night he speaks at the Opera House
in this city. He has made a splendid
impression here.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-29
$I07 900 ron POLICYHoLDERs.

Southern Mutual of Athens Breaks
All Past Records.
Athens. Ga, May 2S.-The directors
of the Southern Mutual Insurance
Company of this city met to-day and
declared a so per cent. dividend, which
means that 1857 900 will be returned to
policyholders in this state. Premiums
for the past fiscal year amount to $277.-
900, breaking all past records by $780,
600. The stockholders will meet in this
city next Tuesday
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-29
OUR PRESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT

is THE FINEST IN THE SOUTH.
Our customers appreciate our supe-
rior workmanship and prompt service.
We employ only skilled and expert OPP
ticians and fill all prescriptions same
day received. If you haven't done
business with US, give us a trial.
We are filling prescriptions from all
the oculists in the city.
Insist on having yours filled here.
Your oculist will give you the privil-
eye if you ask it.
Our prices are right and we guar
antee satisfaction.
DIR. M. SCHWAB & SON,
AZ Bull Street.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-29
AT RERILERs.

Cabinet beer from the wood. Get II
IN its purity. Specially fine liquors
and wines.
ROBERT REMLER
Liberty and Drayton.
j. s. J ship d special brand 10 the
country which IL very popular. Write
for prices
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-29
NOTICE.

To the Voters of Chatham County:
Thanking you for your support in the
past, I respectfully solicit your vote
and influence at the approaching cleo
ton for the office of Clerk of the Supe-
rior Court JAMES K. P. CARR.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-29
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Neither the master nor the consig-
nees of the Norwegian steamship Uni
verse, A. Argoholt, master, will be re-
sponsible for any debts contracted by
the crew of said vessel.
]. F. MINIS & Co., Consignees.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-29
NOWHERE ELSE

CAN YOU FIND
Good. high, dry lots, in a constantly
improving section at
$225 FOR A LOT,
and only ten dollars cash to secure it.
NO CITY TAXES
Have to be paid on these lots, be-
cause East Broad street is the line.
and they are east of it,
THIRTY-NINTH STREET,
Upon which they 'front.' is building up
rapidly with a fine class of residences,
and lots must be higher.
Come and see the plat an1 secure
one. c. H. DORSETT,
% Congress, West.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-29
SPECIAL NOTICES.
SPECIAL NOTICE.

I have this day associated myself
with Mr. E. S. Abrahams, Jr., and re-
specially solicit the patronage of my
friends and the public.
T.. ]. PUTZEL.