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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-02-12

port favorably on his bill to provide
for the construction Of roads in Alaska
for the maintenance of schools and
for the support of insane and destitute
persons in the territory.
Representative Hearst of New York
has introduced a bill "to empower
United States attorneys, without the
direction of the attorney general, to
enforce the act to protect trade and
commerce against unlawful restraints
and monopolies."
Joseph P. Lucey of the University
of California won thu tenth anDual
Carnot debate with Stanford univer-
sity at the Harmony gymnasium. The
subject was announced but two hours
before debate.
The Pencoyd Iron works of Phila-
delphia have closed indefinitely, when
$50 men, the last of force of nearly
5000, received notice that their SER
vices were no longer required. The
men who were discharged today at
one time earned from $40 to $50 a
week but lately had been receiving
an average of about s1S week.
The profectorial authorities Of Nice
have ordered the expulsion from
France of Messrs. Hurt and Ireland,
the two Americans arrested several
days ago on suspicion of being inter-
national swindlers.
The Pope Saturday received in pri-
vate audience John L. Wilson of Sc
attic, Viscountess Pasetriere Of Bal
timore, Miss Acosat of Washington
and William A. Dick and family of
Philadelphia. They were presented by
Mgr. Kennedy, rector of the Ameri-
can college.
The jury in the case of Alderman
James Mol of Grand Rapids, Mich,
charged with havii Y accepted a hriLe
of $3.50 in connection with the Lake
Michigan water scandal, returned a
verdict of guilty. Sentence was de-
ferred till March 1. He was released
on $4,000 bail.
The jury in the case of Colonel Ed
Butler, the millionaire ST. Louis poll
tician, on trial on charge of bribing
10 members of the house of delegates
Oh OF. LOUIS returned VeTulCL Oh not
guilty.
Formal application was filed Mon
day by the states attorney for a spe-
cial grand jury to consider criminal
indictments in connection with the Iro-
quois theatre fire. Louis Wilt, con-
victed of having robbed the body of a
woman victim, was denied a new trial
by Judge Garry today and sentenced
to the pen for an indefinite period.
The reichstag at Berlin has passed
the bill prolonging for the year the
maintenance of the army at the pres
ent strength.
The supreme tribunal of the Knights
of Pythias has decided that the cleo
ton of a supreme representative in
Pennsylvania has been made illegal
ly. The ballot was taken in the sub
ordinate lodges instead of the grand
lodge. Several other states will be
affected.
A meeting will be held in Omaha
March l at which it is proposed to
consolidate all the cooperative agen
cies in the Mississippi valley; in 9th
er words. to form a farmers trust
1t will be known as Lne National Far
mers' exchange, and be capitalized al
S5,000,000.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-02-12

Doddsville, Miss, Feb. S.-Luther
Holbert and his wife, negroes, were
burned at the stake here by a mob
OF Cver 1000 persons tor the killing
of James Eastland, a prominent white
planter, and John Carr, a negro, on
Wednesday at the Eastland plantation,
two miles from this city. The burning
of Holbert and his wife closes a trag-
edy which has cost eight lives, has
engaged 200 men and two packs of
bloodhounds in a four days chase
this section of Mississippi almost to
frenzy.
Following are the dead:
Luther Holbert and wife, negroes,
burned at the stake by a mob.
James Eastland, white, planter, kill
ed by Holbert.
John Carr, negro, killed by Holbert.
John Winters, negro, killed by LAST
land.
Three unknown negroes, killed by
posses.
The killing of 'Eastland, Carr and
Winters occurred Wednesday at East
lands plantation. Holbert and Win
tiers were in Carr's cabin, when East
land entered and ordered Holbert to
leave the plantation. A difficulty en-
sued, in which it is alleged that Hol-
bert opened fire on Eastland, fatally
wounding him and killing Carr. East
land returned the nre and killed Win
en- the news of the tragedy
reached Doddsville a posse was form
ed and left at once for Eastland's
place. Arriving there, further shoot
ing occurred and an unknown negro
was killed. Holbert and his wife,
who had donned mems clothes, both
heavily armed, had fed.
Posses were formed at Greenville,
Cleveland and other points, and the
pursuit of Holbert and his wife was
begun with bIoodhounds. The chase,
which was begun Wednesday morning,
was continued until last night, when
Holbert and his wife, worn out from
travelling over 100 miles ON foot,
through conebakes and swamps, were
found asleep in a heavy belt of tim
Der three miles east of Shepardstown
and captured by a posse without a
shot being fired.
The two negroes were brought to
Doddsville and were burned at the
stake by mob almost in the shadow
Of the negro church here. Yesterday
two negroes were killed by a posse
near Belzonia. Yazoo county. One of
the negroes bore a striking resem-
blance to Holbert and was mistaken
for him by members of the mob.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-02-12
WILL FOLLOW DEWEY'S IDEA
Heavy Fighting Ships for the Navy
VIII be Ordered.

W III DC
Admiral Dewey s suggestion in favor
of heavy fighting ships for the navy
prevailed with the house COM
mittee ON naval affairs, over the rec
ommendation of the general board,
submitted by Secretary Moody. The
naval preparation bill was complet-
ed by the committee after a hearing
granted Admiral Dewey. 1t carried
an aggregate appropriation of $95, 900,
900. The. ships authorized are one
battle ship, two armored cruisers,
three scout cruisers and two squadron
golfers. The appropriation of $780,
900 made last year for two submarin s
was appropriated, the boats to be
purchased in the discretion of the sec
rotary of the navy. This building pro-
gram gives a total of 1900 tons Of
heavy fighting ships, as compar
with 60 900 tons last year. The heavy
construction provided will cost $21,
$50, 900, while the lighter constructor
will bring the cost of the building pro-
gram up to $2S, 100000. Provision
was made for an armor plate factory
to cost 81, 200, 900, which the secretary
of the navy is authorized to construct
in case he can not secure the armor
from private sources at a reasonable
price. An additional 5000 men is au-
thorized to the personnel of the navy
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-02-12
Japanese Minister Satisfied.

London. Feb. S.-A press represen-
tative called at the Japanese legation
here today and was granted an inter
view with Viscount Hayashi, the Jap
anese minister to Great Britain. The
latter was shown a copy of the state
ment published in the st. Petersburg
Official Messenger. and he could hard.
" conceal his satisfaction at the out.
come.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-02-12
NEGROES BURNED At STAKE
REVENGE BY 1000 PEOPLE FOR
MURDER OF JAS. EASTLAND.

He Was a Prominent White Planter
Living Near Doddsvile, Mss.-End-
ing of Tragedy Which Cost Eight
Lives-Posses With Bloodhounds
Have Long Chase.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-02-12
Command of Russian Fleet.

Paris, Feb. S.-A dispatch to the
Paris edition of the New York Herald
from St. Petersburg says that Admiral
Skrydloff, commander of the Russian
Black set fleet, will be given command
of the naval forces in the far east.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-02-12
President Harper Is III.

Chicago, Feb. 9-President Harper
of the University of Chicago is suffer
ing with an attack of appendicitis at
his home in this city.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-02-12

letter mailed in Paris can be de-
livered in Berlin, 700 miles distant, in
35 minutes. This is accomplished by
means OF a pneumatic tube connecting
the two cities.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-02-12
MINES and MINING NEWS
PROPERTIES HAVE SETTLED
DOWN TO WINTERS WORK.
TENS of interest Gathered During the
Past Week-B. c. Mines Busy
Show Up WeIl-EIectric Power In
Occur d'Alene District a Success
Accidents and Personals.

A novel experiment in mining edu-
cation is to be tried this summer I'M
der the joint direction of the school
of mines of Columbia university, the
mining department Of the Massachu-
sets Institute of Technology and the
Lawrence and Sheffield scientific
schools of Harvard and Yale univer.
stiles. 1t is proposed that the senior
mining students of the four institu-
tions, named, and possibly Of the Col
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-02-12

! R'AAOANO VI NhC ACdA AholAl'
tions, named, and possibly Of the Co
phuo III Vuc rucsv, - ar Jufl1Or-
Oregon, Nevada and Washing-
territory, as extended to all
bubble land states by act of
1T 4, 1892,
CHALon G. CAMPBELL,
p, County of Kootenai, State
no, has this day filed in this
his sworn statement No. 1866
e purchase of thu SW4 of Sec
township CON, Range wv, B.
n will offer proof to show that
ind sought is more valuable
8 timber or stone than for ag-
ural purposes, and to estab-
claim to said land before
z We'll, U. s.. Commissioner,
hdpoint. Idaho, on Saturday,
9th day of March, 1904. He
s as Witnesses: Wilfred S.
anus, Charles Geron, Charles
dye, and George Meek, all Of
a, Idaho. Any and all per-
S. F. Parrish cables as follows:
Development work-1350 foot le'
ell. Have not yet started stope; sti
drifting east; have already gone TO
ward 100 feet in fine body of or
Have struck ore. in crosscut No.
same level, which assays S48.SS pc
ton; gold, $500; balance copper E
font o1fnnnfhnr
On the second level Of the Spite
mine at Rossland, the main drift is
100 feet from the shaft, and the shoy
ing is unusually rich.
Ore shipments from Boundary mine
for the last week slightly exceed thos
for the previous seven days, the tot
being 1898 tons.
The Kootenay mine at Rossland h;
discontinued mining and developmer
pending arrangements for reductiC
works.
George G. Day, pioneer of Rosslar
camp, is dead. He was familiar
known as Shorty" Day and was Il
locator of the Porto Rico mine, in ii
ILL OAotiAObS otlu ny hlll W lllO pAC
ent owners for $40, 900.
James Breen is negotiating for ii
construction of smetler in Boundar
B. Q. Mr.. Breen was connected Wi
the construction of the smelters &
Trail, B C., and Nrothport, Wash
and is operating the Crofton smelter
Crofton, on Vancouver island, on Il
British Columbia coast. 1t is pr
sumed the proposed Boundary plant
intended to treat ores from the Domi
ion group, the Brooklyn ant Ster
winder properties.
The two mile tramway to the Hu
ter V. mine, near Ymir, is complete
and the first shipments of ore are col
ing down. 1t is a double rope tral
with capacity of 400 tons a day.
!, is expected that shipments will be
tons a day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01
The Music Recitals.

The piano recitals given by part
of the pupils of Mrs. Poole and Miss
Poole were of artistic merit. The
music was carefully selected and was
of high class showing a mingling
of good modern composers and the
old masters.
The church presented a beautiful
appearance with its tastful decoration;
the ushers were young ladies of the
class, while the tiny scholars acted as
flower girls and presented each one
who contributed relief number with
a boquet.
That these recitals were of musical
worth was evidenced by the number
of musicians in attendance.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01
THE editor of the Register has had


THE editor of the Register has had
considerable to say the last few weeks
that has to some extent reflected on
the course of this paper. We have
paid little attention to his feeble
grumblings, considering him too
''small potatoes" to deserve notice.
Just how small he was we did not
realize until he as ga taxpayer" makes
suit against the commissioners to pre-
vent them carrying out contract,
which would increase his taxes just
/ cent and 2 mills. So, he thus him.
self fixes his size as a little more than
a one-center.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01
Twenty Years of Married Life

About seventy-fve friends and rela-
tives of D. G. Bird and wife helped
them celebrate their Goth wedding
anniversary last Saturday, and that ii
was in an up-todate manner, goes
without saying. Dan Bird is one OF
our most popular farmers, and his
wife is equally well liked, and their
home is often the scene of family and
neighborhood gatherings which are
at all times enjoyed by the guests.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01
pIcK.upS.

: The people of Americas will have
a dry fourth of July. The towns
only joint has been raided-
The rain of fish at Forte Scott and
Abilene indicates sthat the weather
man knows where the suckers live.
"Silence is Golden" is rule that
seems to be carefully followed by
Judge Parker of New York. How
long can he keep it up.
1t must be exasperating to the
Bryanites to keep talking a
gainst Judge Parker all the time,
when he never says a word back.
Picking cherries is a dangerous
pastime in Pennsylvania. Recently
two brothers, while engaged in that
occupation accidentally struck an
electric wire and were electrocuted:
Is it possible that Paul Morton's
affiliations With watered stock COM
panles, and washouCs on the Santa
Fe, have made him web-footed
enough to. be connected with the
navy?
Mr.. Bryan in his New York speech
said there was. no financial question
this year. He is different from most
newspaper men, who have financial
question confronting them all the
time.
The Bostop man who got fussy al
Topeka the other day because he
could not enter the Harvey dining
room without his coat, and wondered
if he had come to this God forsaken
country to be taught etiquette, evil
IDENTITY didn't know where he was
at.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

Get into the parade on the 4th.
Nobody barred.
George Spencer is building neat
porch to his I'd ward home.
Chas. Andrae was a caller from
EIlinwood Saturday afternoon.
J, W. Mering Is around town little
navigating with the aid of cane.
Fred Barr of Ellinwood was in the
city on Business Monday afternoon.
Otis Bolinger is out on tour of in
spection of the Merritt Creamey Sta
tons this week.
Mrs. Leo Kern of Liberty township
is reported as being on the sick list,
threatened with fever.
Mrs. Ed Traylor and son came up
from Hutchinson Monday evening
for a visit with her parents.
Ed Marx and Mrs. Caro- are ex
pecting visit from their mother and
'ster, Mrs. Sicher of St. Louis.
Frank Phillips was a Tuesday
visitor in town. He says nearly al
wheat in the Blood Greek Valley is
ready for the binder now, and will be
ready to head by the 4th.
No trouble about getting plenty Of
help for the wheat harvest, so far.
But the men who are coming in now
should remember that the work will
not fully commence until next week
The Santa Fe and its branch. and
the Mo. P railways make reduced
rate to Great Bend for the 18th of July
We would like to see everybody or
the lines of both these roads with us
on that glorious day.
The gentlemen getting up the Fail
Catalogue are meeting with excellent
encouragement from our business
men. The 1904 Barton county tau
wants to be made the best ever
And we think it will be.
Mrs. David Ward of Topeka, is
visiting friends in this county She
is on her way home from visi
to her daughter. Mrs. c. B. Harrison
near Garden City.
County Superintendent AldricE
says that the district school meetings
passed off this year IN quieter way
than for several years. They were
held on the 10Th. The meetings fol
the graded schools will be held on the
18th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01
IRA SHOOTS HIS WAO.

The much heralded and oft threat
ened Injunction suit to prevent the
board of county commissioners from
q paying for the publication of the per-
sonal property tax roll, was filed Sat
urday, and temporary order granted
pending the preparation of the case
for hearing, which will probably be
or the 18th. The case is brought by
Ara. Clark of the Register and Item
Office, and recites that the commits
sDonerss IL spite of warning, and con-
trary to law, and at a very large ex-
pense, to wit, $50, caused this pub
Gcation to be made, and that they are
about to pay for the same. He re-
cites that c. c. Coleman, the attorney
general is absent from the county,
and that he, Clark, knows the facts,
therefore he SwearS, but does not
SHOW any evidence to the effect that
tA1e has the. said attorney generals
permission to do so. He does not
say in what manner the warning was
given. the commissioners, or that he
represents any number Of tax payers,
{. but reCrtes that he is one.
OFFENDING the. hearingof the case, a
bad for damages and costs was put
up, which is. signed by Mr.. Clark,
c. P Townsley, and w. F. Honren,
and therefore our readers may draw
xheir own conclusions. We under
stand one or two other prominent citi-
zens of the county are back of the
suit, but for some reason, perhar
political. they do not seem to care to
be known in the case. d. A. Banta
IS the attorney for Mr.. Clark, while
+Osmnnd 81 Cole have been retained
tOassist the county attorney. The
suit promises to be Interesting, but
@mewill defer commenting until lat
,er date. Suffice it to say that all
know the real object of the petitioner.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01
Assessment is Low.

Abstracts of assessment of personal
property received at the Office of the
State Auditor from thirty-six counties
indicate that the total assessed vaIua
ton of personal property in the state
will show a considerable decrease
over last year. The counties heard
from show a decrease of approximate
100000 and if the same proper ton
of decrease is returned from the re-
naming counties the valuation of
personal property will be in the neigh
borhood of 2 million dollars less than
last year.
Of thethirty-six counties from which
reports have been received, seventeen
returned less property than last year.
The nineteen showing an increase are
Ottawa, Ellis, Doniphan, Smith.
Jewell, Barton, Lincoln, Russell, Wa
bansee, Rawlins, Grant, Riley, o.
borne, Graham, Mitchell, Cove,
Trego, Geary, Thomas and Logan.
Barton county will have the largest
Increase, it being in the neighborhood
of $4,000, while Osborne, Ellis and
Jewell will each have over 100000
more than last year. The increase in
the other counties. vary in amount
| but in most of them it is small.
Among the counties reporting de
creased valuation, there are some
astonishing reductions. Mcpherson
county has practically $4,000 less
personal property than last year,
while Lyon reports $4,000 less.
There are decreases of $4,000 or
over in eight counties and of $4,000
or ovel in six.
The following counties are those
reporting decrease: Johnson, Sher
idan, Harvey, Brown, Pottawatomie,
Kiowa, Chase, Lyon, Mcpherson.
Anderson, Wallace, Nemaha, Marsh
all, Kearney, Linn and Jefferson.
The state boaid Of equalization
meets the second week in July.-To-
peka Capital.
Note-The actual increase in Bar
ton county is s156,599. to which is
still to be added about $4,000 which
has been brought out by investiga-
ton. We shall comment later on this
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

T he Item says the injunction pro-
ceedings pending were brought by
the attorney general in the name OF
the state. That is true, but with the
distinct understanding that the veri-
fer of the petition, Mr.. Clark, and
those interested with him, Chapman
and others, pay the counsel's fees,
both through the district and supreme
court, and put up bond for costs,
and prosecute the case without any
expense to the state. The attorney
general is in it in name only. Tell
the truth about the case, Mr.. Clark.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01
For Probate Judge.

L. hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the nomination to the
office of Probate Judge of Barton
county, subject to the decision of the
.populist and democratic conventions
of said county. If nominated, shall
do my utmost for the ticket, and if
elected, fill the Office to the best of
my ability.
J. c. W1LCoNs, Fairview Twp.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01
For Probate Judge.

, l am a candidate for the office of
probate judge of Barton county, sub
5ect to the will of the Democratic and
Populist county conventions. Ifnomi-
mated and elected, shall faithfully
fulfill the requirements of the office.
Guy F. LEE, Great Bend, Kan.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01
Announcement.

After consultation with my friends,
l. have decided to be candidate be-
fore the Populist and Democratic
county convention, for the office of
county clerk of Barton county.
D. E. HOWARD, Eureka Twp.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

Merchants who are preparing floats
will notice, by the programs, that the
parade will form at 1920 a. M, on
Main street south of Hotel Green.
1t is important that all should be in
line promptly on time, as we are 60
ing to have big parade.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

EAAsr weeks Tribune, Brother
TewnGiey .admonishes those who are
iinciinaEao find trouble, to dwell in
harmony as we know not what the
morrow :aiey bring forth. Thereupon
ae.proceedste find trouble by back
ing .qp.all lawsuit. to prevent the com
maissionsrs 6rnm paying legitimate
5iIls-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

The street sports on the 18th will be
pulled off on the two blocks along the
west side of the square, and it is re-
quested that Main street, on those
two blocks; be cleared of all teams
from 1890 to 5, and during the fire.
work display in the evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

Otis Bolinger returned from his
trip up in Rush county, Wednesday
afternoon. He says he saw lots of
binders at work in the wheat fields in
west Barton and east Rush counties.
although it was tough pulling in some
of the fields.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01
Announcement.

hereby announce myself as a can
didate for.the Office Of Probate Judge
of Barton County, subject to the de-
cision of the convention of the fusion
forces of Barton county.
ED HEATH, Homestead Township.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01
Auctioneer Winget paid Auction

Auctioneer Winget paid Auction
eer Dennis fine compliment the
other day. A sale was held by Win
ct and Talbot, and they advertised
that one of the best auctioneers in the
state would cry the sale. Dennis and
Sprinkler did the work. This speaks
well for them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

Mrs. J. B. Kay and daughter,
Gladys of ST. John, came in yesterday
to visit few days with Mrs. Kay's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Miller.
Mr.. Kay is the efficient county clerk
of Stafford county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

The real estate tax valuation for
this year is s936.352 more than it
was last year. We shall publish
detailed showing later.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

Sacrament and the Lords Supper
Sunday morning at II O'Clock. at the
Congregational church.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01
Clean Up Your Alleys.

The health committee are going
through them this week ifand they find
any manure piles those parties will
have occasion to visit the police
court.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

Henry Herpes, of Hopes Bros,
Newark, \. J., writes US, II must say
that your paper is the brightest and
most sensible | get"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-07-01

LosT.-Between J. A. Hoge's place
and the Santa Fe depot on June 21st,
a small brown grip. Finder please
leave at DEMOCRAT Office or at Mr..
Hoge's residence and greatly oblige,
Miss OLA CoEN.