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Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-04
IDAHO souIHs.

M. A. Mitchell, miner, was killed
in the Checkmate mine at Pearl re.
Gently. He had descended the shaft
part way and stepped off into one of
the levels. In some manner he fell
backwards and went 100 feet to the
bottom.
At Idaho City Judge Stewart SEN
fenced H. M. st. Cyr to 10 years i'm.
prisonment for the murder of Archie
Emmons Tor Esmond, as he was for
merly KNOWN In passing sentence
the judge indicated that he thought the
jury had been lenient in bringing in a
verdict Of manslaughter. The SEN
tence imposed was the maximum.
In fit of temporary insanity John
Farrell, an old time miner of the Occur
d'Alenes. attempted to take his life at
Wallace by cutting his throat.
The IA year old son of James Davis
of the electric light Company at Har-
rison, accidentally shot himself recent
ly. He was endeavoring to drive a
shell from shotgun with a ramrod.
His right hand was blown to pieces.
The arm must be amputated above the
elbow.
John Nicholson, hotel keeper at
Spalding, shot an Indian known as
Indian Jim," MORALLY wounding him.
Jim died few hours later. The In
dian attempted to ride his former en-
ployer down and was met with a re-
yolver bullet.
The Incorporation of the Oregon,
Washington G. Idaho Railroad com.
pany at Lewiston, for the purpose of
building line between Lewiston and
Riparia, is the first step in the plan
of the o. r. & N. to build a line from
Huntington, Ore. down the Snake riv-
er to Lewiston and thence to Riparia,
where it will connect with the main
line into Oregon and Portland.
Charles Gray, who was supposed to
have been one of the victims of the
wrecked French bark, Francois Cope,
has turned up at San Francisco safe
and sound. It appears that Gray sign
ed as member of the crew at New
castle, Australia, but just before the
vessel sailed he gave up his berth to
a sailor named Harr, whose home was
in Lewiston, Idaho.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-04

the name of N. s. Bristol G Co.. and
bank under the name Of w. A.
Denecke & Co.. are under arrest,
charged with receiving money know
ing they were insolvent.
State Examiner Henderson will
come to Casper to investigate the fail
ure Of the bank. The money. 1t is
alleged, was borrowed by the bank
owners. who invested it in sheep and
ranch property. Every fraternal order
in town is affected. the Masonic So
cieties, 1t is said, to the extent Of
$4,000.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-04
GREAT STAGE MECHANISM.
How Realistic Effects Are Produced
In the Chariot Race in "5en-Hur."

Much interest has been manifested
concerning the mechanical methods of
the thrilling chariot race employed in
Klaw & Changers stupendous produc-
ton of Gen. Wallace's religious spec
tacle ben Hur,' which is to be pre-
sented at the Spokane theater. Spo-
kane, December IA. is and 16, with
special matinee on Tuesday. Deem
Der is. Prices for seats range from
$500 to so cents.
In this great arenic contest the
spectator sees eight horses galloplng
at break-neck speed and straining
every muscle to gain the advantage In
the race within the amphitheatre. Be
hind each quartet Of horses is q Ro-
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-04
WILL ADMIT WOMEN STUDENTS
University at Munich, Germany, Takes
Long Step Forward,

Washington, Nov. 29.-James H.
Norman, United States consul general
at Munich, Germany, has reported to
the state department that the Univer-
sity of Munich has opened its doors
to women students.
Heretofore no women were permit
ted to matriculate in the German uni
versities," he says, adding:
I'm several of them women have
been permitted to attend lectures and
have been allowed to take their de-
grees on examination by and with the
consent Of the faculties concerned"
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-04
OREGON NOTES.

1t is announced that w. w. Whipple
capitalist of Astoria, will erect a
hotel in Portland.
Promoter w. G. Morris, aided by
farmers of Gillian county, is planning
to build railroad 40 miles from Arl-
ington, on the o. R. & N. to Condor,
the county seat.
Abe Logan, the Indian, who, with
Albert Martin, was indicted and tried
for the murder of U. s. Grant, an In.
dian justice of the peace of the Siletz
reservation, has been acquitted of the
crime.
Bonanza, small town 25 miles east
of Klamath Falls, was the scene of a
tragedy recently. Two Indian boys,
aged IL years, were arrested for
drunkenness and placed in the Jail.
Unguarded, the youths managed to set
fire to the building with the evident
intention of thus gaining their free
dom. The flames spread so rapidly
that all avenues of escape were cut
off and they were burned to death.
While Chief of Police Kilbourne Of
Baker City was searching James
Welch, whom he had arrested, the
prisoner turned upon him and before
assistance could arrive. inflicted in
juries from which the aged chief may
die. The chief suffered the fracture
of three ribs and before being over
powered WEIGH kicked all of Kill
bourne's teeth out.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-04
New Wage Schedule,

Providence, R. l.. Nov. SO.-The new
wage schedule adopted by the cotton
mills of the state, which reduces the
wages of operatives 10 per cent. re-
storing the price list of two years
ago, went into effect Monday. Thirty.
seven mills, with employees aggregat-
ing more than 1900, will be affected
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-04
KING PETER WANTS NOTICE.
He Sends Letter to President Roose
vaIt.

He Sends Letter to President Roose-
welt.
Berlin.-M. Miletchvich, the Servian
minister here, has requested United
States Ambassador Tower to forward
to Washington an autograph letter
from King Peter to President Roose-
welt informing him of his accession
to the throne. Mr.. Tower accepted the
letter and cabled the fact to Washing
ton. The step taken by King Peter
is doubtless designed to bring about a
resumption of diplomatic relations be-
tween Servia and the United States,
which lapsed after the assassination Of
King Alexander and Queen Draga
Precisely why the Servian kings
letter should have been sent through
this embassay, instead Of the embas-
sy at Vienna. does not appear.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-04
Try to Howl Premier Down.

Budapest, Nov. S0-Count Tisza, the
Hungarian premier, failed in his at
tempt to hold two sessions of the
chamber on Saturday. The opposition
wasted three hours in divisions by in
sisting upon roll calls. and they tried
to howl the premier down, assailing
him with personal insults.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-04

To the numerous branches Of the
insurance business in Germany-as,
for instance. life and fire insurance,
insurance against burglars, against
damage caused by hail and bursting
water pipes, etc.-the insurance Of
machinery has been added.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-04
TRADE REPORT,

R. G. Dun & Co.'S Weekly Review
Of Trade says:
Seasonable temperature and holiday
purchases stimulated trade, making re-
suits more satisfactory during the
past week than at any recent date.
Improvement was most conspicuous in
heavy wearing apparel and kindred
lines that have remained dull because
of the mild weather. Another encour-
aging feature was the resumption Of
work at the New York mills, although
there is still much idle machinery, es-
pecially in the textile and iron indus
tries. In view of the numerous wage
reductions there is noteworthy har-
mony between employees and workers,
indicating that the labor leaders ap-
preciate the necessity of sharing in the
|readjustment.
Failures numbered 258 in the United
States.
Spokane Market.
getables-Potatoes, 55@65c 100 lib
sack; turnips, 7O@75c 100 lib sack;
beets, 2 punches, &c; carrots, 2@3
punches &c; cucumbers, &c and 10c ca;
caulifiower, 15@25c head; celery, 10
q 15c bunch; sweet potatoes, 2hc@
&c Id; cabbage, 1900 lb; pumpkins
and squash, 5@15c each; popcorn, SO
10c lib; shelled, 8@10c lb.
Fruits - Lemons, 25x@x35c doz:
oranges, 35@75c doz.
Chickens, dressed, 16@18c
Id; turkeys, 25c dressed; geese, 100
1Sc dressed; ducks. 1sc dressed; wild
ducks, 35@50c each; squads, 15c ca;
teal ducks. 25c each.
Dairy Products-Creamery butter,
35040c lib; country butter, 20@3Oc lib;
cheese, 20@25c lib.
Eggs-SO@45c doz; case, $S@1O.5O
wholesale.
Grain and Feed--Timothy hay, soc
cwt, 500 ton; grain hay, soc cwt, SIG
ton; alfalfa. SIG ton; chicken feed,
$1.S5 cwt, $22 ton; oats, $1.20 cwt, $23
ton; bran, SOC cwt; bran and shorts,
9Oc sack 80 lbs; shorts, 81 cwt; bar
ley, $22 ton, $1.20 cwt; corn, $1.40;
chopped corn, $3.50.
F1our-Wholesale, eastern hard
wheat, $5.50@5.75 Dbl; retail, fancy
patents, $1.20 sack; standard brands,
$1.15 sack; common grades, $110 SIX;
lowest, 81 sack; Washington wheat,
$440@4.60 Dbl; buckwheat, 40@50c 10
lb sack.
Prices Paid to Producers.
Poultry and Eggs-Chickens, roost-
ers, 10c; hens, 10@12c lib live weight;
young chickens, 10@12c lib; turkeys,
dressed, 10000; eggs, 35c doz, strict
ly fresh, case, $10@10.50.
Vegetables-New potatoes, 40@50c
cwt; onions, 75c@$1.
Live Stock-Steers, $3@3.50 per
cwt; cows, $2.5o@3 cwt; mutton, ewes
$2.5O@2.S0 cwt; wethers 1925 cwt;
hogs $5@5.10 cwt.
Wheat Market.
Portland, Ore.-Walla walla, 72c;
bluestem, TIC; valley, 76c.
Tacoma, Wash.-Unchange Blue
stem, SOC; club. 76c.
Colfax, Wash.-Bluestem, 64c; Sono-
ra' 6Oc; club, soc. No sales reported.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-04
POSTAL FRAUDS EXPOSED.
HAVE EXTENDED OVER a PERIOD
OF TEN YEARS.
President Roosevelt Issued a state.
ment condemning the Corrupt Prae-
tees and Says the Guilty Will Be
Punished to Fullest Extent of Law
Millions Of Dollars Were Stolen.

Roosevelt has given out for publica-
ton memoranda concerning the cor
rupt practices obtaining in the post
Office department. Gross corruption,
he says, is uncovered by the investi-
cation which has been under way for
many months. Some of the men ar
rested for corruptness are now beyond
the reach of the law, because Of the
statute Of limitations, fact President
Roosevelt deplores, but others are still
within the reach of the law, and it
is the intention of the department of
justice to vigorously prosecute every
man, of high or low degree, against
whom evidence can be obtained. That
the president is satisfied the startling
disclosures of stupendous frauds. as
sistant Postmaster General Bristow,
is not overdrawn, is evidenced by his
reference to the review of said report,
made by special counsel Charles ].
Bonaparte and Charles Conrad. He
cordially agrees with the findings of
those gentlemen.
President Roosevelt condemns in no
uncertain way the misdeeds of govern
ment officials who have profited by
their positions in an unlawful manner.
OF these he says: mo crime calls
for sterner reprobation than the crime
Of the corruptionist in public life, and
of the man who seeks to corrupt him.
The bride giver and the bride taker
are equally guilty. Both alike sin
against the primary law of the states
safety"
Bristow Reports.
Washington, Nov. 30.-Stupendous
frauds in the postofice department,
extending over a period of 10 years,
are told in detail in a report made by
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
Bristow, directed by the president to
investigate the scandal.
Not for years has a story of such
gross corruption in office been made
public. 1t involves congressman, sub.
heads Of the postoffice department,
manufacturers and men of influence
in other walks of life. 1t tells OF
squandering millions Of dollars of the
peoples money in order that few of.
ficials whose duties include the order
ing of supplies might get rakeoffs OF
hundreds Of thousands of dollars.
In order to accomplish their ends,
these venal officials and their part.
ners, Mr.. Bristow says, forced upon
the postmasters of the country ma,
chimes and devices which were un.
fitted Cor the uses for which they were
intended and were bought at prices
ranging from so to 100 per cent above
the quotation in open market.
Mr. Bristow tells of the sale of min.
or positions, Of creation of dummy po-
sitions with good salaries attached,
for favorites of congressman and other
influential men. Leases of buildings
at figures far above the ordinary were
not infrequent. Blocks of stock Of
enterprises expecting to grow rich out
of the government were given to men
In Office.
Mr.. Bristow describes transactions
which involve Perry Heath, now pub
Usher of the Salt Lake Tribune, and
Senator Dietrich of Nebraska.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-04
TAMMANY STARTS THINGS.
First of Year viii See the Old Dives
Going Again.

New neutrality-suspicious. to open the
tenderloin in full blast on January /
are under way. Real estate agents
and musicians agencies report good
business in making contracts in con-
temptation of the reopening. On the
day Tammany takes over the city ad-
ministration the notorious tenderloin
resorts, some of which have been
closed entirely, others running very
quietly, will run wide open.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-04
Chicago Alderman Guilty.

Chicago, Nov. 30.-A verdict of
guilty was returned in the case of Al
derman John ]. Brennan and his two
political friends, Charles McCarle and
Herbert E. Kent who have been on
trial for violations of the election
laws during the judicial election last
June.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-04

Today American dried fruits. canned
meats and vegetables, office furniture,
typewriters. cash registers and many
other articles Of ironware used in
the construction of buildings. etc., are
well established and Of constant de-
mand In European markets.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-04

She Cat the ball game)-what are
they applauding that man for?
He (clapping vigorously)-A great
catch.
Shells he? The idea! How rich
is he supposed to be?-Philadelphia
Ledger.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-04
Nebraaka Eirm Erauda.

Casper, Wyo., Nov. 30.-Charles
Weston, Nebraska's state auditor, and
N. s. Bristol and w, A. Denecke, who
operated grocery store here under
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-04

The medical schools of Nashville,
Ienn-' graduate more doctors than
those Of Berlin, Germany.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-04

one-third of the college graduates
now are women.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-03-28

and was highly esteemed by his fellow
workmen. There is none, perhaps, outside
the family who will miss him or cherish his
mine foreman Philip Mcmahon. He was
congenial with and kind and obliging to all
with whom he came in contact.
While not particularly identified with any
religious organization he leaned strongly to
Methodism, and illustrated the traits of the
true followers of that faith. lie was chart
table in every particular and Il liberal con
tributor to the church of his favor.
He was born in Aberlarc, South Wales,
July ID, 1852 was brought to this country
by his mother and father when but years
old, the latter locating in Mt. Savage. His
wife is the youngest daughter of Charles
kafer, ST, who with his widowed mother.
three William, David and
Thomas, and two sisterS-MrS. George Viii
liams, Of Upper Ocean, and Mrs. William
Williams, of Midland, survive.
The funeral services were conducted at the
residence by Rev. L. 5. A. Heavener, of the
NJ. f. Church, Midland who delivered a
worthy eulogy upon the life and character
of the deceased.
The st. David Glee club, of which he was
Il member, led by Prof Richard Harris,
sang two beautiful selections at the residence
come Unto Me" and "I Nc0or;an, -
also two at the grave Lead, Kindly Light, -
and 'Lord'S Prayer"
The Knights of Pythias, of Midland, of
which Order he was also Il consistent mem
Der. turned out in Il body, there being present
delegations also from Homecoming and Frost
burg lodges.
The pall-bearers We're selected from the
Knights of Pythias as follows-Messrs.
David Yates, Christopher Seymour Samuel
Thomas, David koontz, David Dinsmorc,
Milton Duckworth, Lewis Long and John
Seaman.
The floral designs, many and beautiful,
Mcmahon, james Weston, John o. Rourke,
John Russell, Price Poland Lloyd War
nick and Thomas Morgan
The writer is authorized by the bereft
all who kindly extended their aid and SYM
pathy during her bereavement, and they
were many.
1t required seven coaches over the c. and
Carlos junction to this place. the remains
being inferred in Allegany cemetery.
JONI AsrINALL.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-03-28
Personal.

G.. w. Zeigler, Hotel Gladstone land
lord, will leave April /, going to Phila-
delphia. He has two openings i'll pros
pect-one in Pittstield, Mass, the other
in Atlantic City, N. J. Which he will
take cannot be determined until he
reaches Philadelphia. Mr.. Zeigler tells
the JOURNAL that he sincerely regrets to
leave Frostburg, having contracted many
friendships here which he values. On
the other hand, numerous citizens re-
ciprocate Mr.. Zeigler's regrets, all testi-
flying to his gentlemanly career here.
John s. Cramer, Mr.. Zeigler's chief
clerk for 20 years, will accompany him
wherever he goes, and of Mr. Cramer
similar report can be made.
Dr. j. H. Carpenter, this year 5 mana
ger of the Midland Baseball team, was
in town Wednesday evening and talked
cheerfully of the seasons prospects.
He is an excellent physician and lega-
tee of the manners of old-schoOl gen
tility
j. Fred. Dillon, back from New DIRK,
is again window trimming in Stern's
store.
w. R. Miller is the new superintend-
ent of the Electric railway. Said to be
a clever gentleman.
Miss Mary Keller has returned home
from lengthy visit to Baltimore.
Mrs. Otto Frey, of Pittsburg, Pa, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. N.
Benson.
Lewis X. Daingerfeld, of Pittsburg,
Pa, spent several days here this week.
S. X. Kerr, Westminster, was i'll town
Thursday.
C. E. Stephens, of Washington, Pa,
arrived in town on a flying visit Thurs
day evening.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-03-28
Obituary..

The appended letter tells sad story
hitherto incomplete:
FRosTBUEG, Mp, March rs, 1909.
To the MINING JOURNAL.
There has not been perhaps another in
stance where so many friends and acquaint-
ances were more painfully shocked than
those of Mr.. George b. Walters, of Carlos
Junction, on learning of his very sudden
and untmely death Thursday evening
March ), last while on his way home from
work.
1t appears that he was walking along the
railroad track as was his custom when re-
turning from work when, within sight of
his home, Just below the junction, he was
overcome by vertigo He evidently felt
that something serious was imminent, for
he stepped to one side and sat down. 1t is
believed that when he made an effort to rise
he at once became unconscious, over-bal-
anced and rolled down the embankment,
landing at the bottom, face down, in a small
pool of water. There seems to be some diff
ference of opinion here-whether he was
drowned or died before he reached the water.
Thus however. ended the life of good,
noble fellow; a kind, loving husband; a
devoted son to widowed mother, a
kind ncighbor and exemplary citizen. The
multitude which gathered at his home on
the Sunday afternoon of his burial. not
withstanding the inclemcnt weather was
sufficient evidence of his popularity IN the
community in which he lived.
He had been Il faithful employee of the
Consolidation Coal company as foreman
driver in the Ocean mine for over H. years
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-03-28
Thirty Years Ago.

For the week corresponding with this
in 1873 the paragraphs below comprise
in part items of occurrence then new:
Pompey Smash wanted Il post-otfice.
Work began on Porter's Hall, corner Me-
chanic street and Broadway.
Cumberland III dicker for street railway,
cars, horses and car-couplings, for trans
portation of the average Cumberlander and
an occasional member of the West Virginia
Legislature.
l.. NJ. Gorsuch declined the nomination
for Mayor MesSrs. William Noel, William
Bowen, Hanson Jordan, Owen Price, Henry
Beper and Abner Riggs nominated for
Councilmen.
Samuel l.. Hays and - Mckenzie killed
II wildcat.
March q, 1873 Miss Virginia Hobbs, of
Cumberland was married to Mr.. \. T..
Brenneman by Rev. 5. V. Leech.
The first consignment of goods ever re-
ceived in Frostburg ria Pennsylvania rail
road came to the firm of Hitchins Brothers
March ~.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-03-28
LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE.
4 Good Word.

FRosTBURG, Mp, March -, 1903.
To the MINING JOURNAL
l trust you will permit me through
the paper that is independently great to
say few words in fuvor of the present
efficient Bailiff.
During the two years soon to close |
am sure the position has been filled with
credit to the town and honor to Mr..
Fisher.
A few words about the expense Mr..
Fisher has saved the town. In years
past it was customary to put on an extra
policeman every payday and very fire.
Quently the force was augmented every
Saturday night, Fourth of July, Christ.
mas, New Years and all the holidays
There were generally two or three extras
asked for.
Now it is fact and a matter of record
that the good order of the town has
been maintained the past year ~ithom u
single e,hra poliremn" horing been asked
,for!' There have been months when the
overpaid his salary.
This is record never before made by
an incumbent of the office, and l think
Mr.. Fisher at this particular time should
be given due credit.
There are possibly men in this town
who could or would .fH the position just
as well, though as yet they have not
been tried. Mr.. Fisher has brrn tIen
and found to be all right So | ask
every honest voter TO remember this al
the primary and on election day.
TAXPAYER.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-03-28
CORRESPONDENTS.
4 Plea From Abroad.

WASHINGTON, Pa, March IL, 1908.
To the MINING JOURNAL.
l received the JOURNAL to-day, but
since reading it am indeed sorry to know
that Council is so short sighted as to
turn down a measure SO noble in pur-
pose as the curfew ordinance. l, there
fore, Join with Rev. II. $. Ecker and the
Ministerial Association in expressing my
deep disappointment at the result.
During my stay of nearly years in
Frostburg did all i'll my power to bet
ter the moral conditions of the town,
and firmly believe the Sunday Law and
Order Committee would have accom-
plished very much good had Council
been composed for the most part of men
representative of the best elements of
society.
But so it is. Council is asked to pass
an ordinance compelling children to be
at home at time of night when they
should not be out roaming the streets,
even aimlessly.
Council refuses, taking as one of its
excuses, that it is an obstruction to
"child labor" another evil that ought
to be abated.
As have intimated, FroStburg'S whole
trouble lies i'll the election of men who
have not the towns best interests at
heart. Whose fault this isis a broad
question, but why not all the good people
of the town unite ON four good men and
elect them: Surely this can be done.
If not, why not? Why cannot good
people unite on good men and measures
will be very glad if you will give rhis
weak plea in your columns.
CHARLES +. STEPHENS.