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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-10-14
An Infallible Index.


So much has been written in the lead
ing mining journals of the country re-
garding investigation before investment
that it seems every conceivable point
has been covered, but the American
believes it has discovered one that has
heretofore been entirely overlooked and
one that will prove of great Importance
to the intending investor if the sugges-
ton is but acted upon, and that is to
ascertain from some reputable person
the extent of the confidence enjoyed by
the enterprise and it's promoters in the
community in which the property is To-
Gated and where, under natural condi-
tons, the scene of operations should be
conferred.
Go into any mining community and it
will always be found that in its heyday
promoters enter and on the established
merits of the camp begin operating.
They may secure valuable property
and form company with the purpose
of developing it to a producing stage,
thereby rewarding the stockholders for
the use of their monies in developing
the prospect to mine, or they may
secure a property and expend a little
money in it's development to convey the
idea that they mean to do a legitimate
promotion business and then later drop
development, leaving the stockholders,
to use vulgar expression, ''to hold the
sack.'
AS time progresses the methods and
intent of such promoters become known
and 1t is but question of time until
they cease operations in the camp which
was the scene of their first fiotations.
They may have succeeded in making
sufficient money for themselves in the
transfer of the properties to company
for a large share of the stock which
they have sold for Their own Individual
benefit to promote nothing else in the
camp and transfer their attention to
other fields, in which event the intend
ing investor in new enterprises should
make it point to enquire in 1.-THE old
stamping ground" the degree of conf
dence in which such promoters are held.
Generally it will be found they are not
in very favorable light, and
when the investor finds that out it be-
hooves him to pass such promoters up,
for there never was a firm operating
in a mining camp but what
enjoyed the confidence of the community
at large even though the flotation was
not a success.
People who live in mining districts
know and appreciate that time and
money are essential to success and they
have learned the difference between the
promoter who sells stock for the money
that can be made from its sale and the
who sells stock for the money
that can be made from mine, and ex-
ponds the moneys of the stockholders
in earnest endeavor to enjoy the bene-
fits attending the making of profitable,
mine.
Investors, if you wish to accept a |
that will prove of great ben
eft in making your Investments, ascer-
tain from some reputable person or
persons how the promoter and his
enterprise stands locally, and if they do
not enjoy local confidence, beware. for
The lack OF confidence portends some
hing wrong, radically wrong. Blue
Mountain American.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-10-14
SUGGESTED.

Hon. Clifford Pinchot, Washington, D. c..
Sir:-I have the honor to report that
Jupiter Pluvius. one of my forest ran
gers, has succeeded in extinguishing the
fires on the Bitter Root forest reserve.
Very resp's
c. M. DAY, Supervisor.
Arizona republican., 1905-06-21
Russia Agrees Is a Good
 Time for Peace Conference
TIE JAPANESE DATE
The PienipOtentiaries Of the Latter
 May Sail Next Week-RumOr of an ArmiStiCe in hanChuria, but the
 Japs Are Rapidly Moving Forward.

St. Petersburg, June 20-Russia, the Associated Press is officially informed, finds no objection to August l, as suggested by Japan as the date for the meeting of the plenipOtentiaries and instructions will be sent to Am bassador Cassini to accept 1t.
 In spite of dispatches from Wash ington indicating that Count Cassini and Minister Takahira may sign d temporary armistice before the end of the week, the foreign office declares positively that they have no official exchanges on the subject. Indeed, ac- cOrding to the view expressed by the foreign offices recognized mOuthpIecc. there is not much expectation that a suspension of hostiiities can be ar ranged. At the same time it is read fly agreed that prospects of peace might be advanced if battle could be avoided pending the meeting.
 According to reports current in this city some preliminaries looking to an armistice have already taken place between General Linevitch and Field Marshal Oyama, but the war office of fers no confirmation of this. On the contrary. news from the front, al though meager. all seems to indicate that the Japanese advance has already begun.
Arizona republican., 1905-06-21
THE PROLONGED STRIKE
Nothing Indicating an Early Tsrni-
 nation of It.

Chicago. June 20.-Practicauy no progress was made today toward settlement of the teamsters strike. The committee appointed last night by the teansters joint council today divided itself into subcommittee all Of which made calls on the different employers trying to arrange some method of end ing the difficulties. Their work was not completed tonight and no definite agreement with the employers has been reached
 The subcommittee will continue their missionary work tonight
 On many sides there are indications that the end of the strike is at hand The express companies for the first time since the strike commenced re- sumed the delivery of products to com mission hOC1ses and the union teams ters employed by these commission houses, who had all along threatened to strike 1T such deliveries were made b~ the express companies with non-uniou drivers or were accepted by comnis- sion men. offered no objection today and continued to work as usual Sew eral business houses reported that iu- dividual teamsters had applied to them for their old positions. and a few cr them have been reinstated- There has. however. been no official action on eith- CT side which seems to foreshadoW the calling off of the strike.
Arizona republican., 1905-06-21

books showed that he was losing from $15.OOO to $2O,OOO a year in his busi- ness. His method of operation was to obtain certificates of git edged se- curities calling for one, two, three or some other small number of shares. raising the figures and giving them as securities for large loans. At least six banks and trust companies of this city admit holding fraudulent securities for large loans. Not one Of the institu- tions will make public the amount of money it advanced, but a financier who has been making an investigation said tonight that the amount of money loaned on raised certificates will az gregate between $75O,OOO and $1,O00,- OOO. Little was recovered from the estate.
 Gaskil was about fl years of age when he died. and was a high liver
 He was a member of the Manufactur-
 CTS and other clubs and was well
 known The administrators of the es-
 tate Lincoln L. Eyre and Geo. M
 Wagner. have retained Jno. c. John son to protect the interests of the es- tate.
 Gaskill left a wife, to whom the stock exchange a few days ago paid | s5. 900 as life insurance. His seat or the stock exchange is valued at S15,- ! OOG.
Arizona republican., 1905-06-21
AN ADMIRAL $ BROTHERS
Wig Orous Protest Against the Hang
 ing of Woman.

Chicago, June 2O.-A special from St. Joseph, Mich. says a telegram was sent to Governor Bell of Vermont, to- day by Captain Lloyd Clark of the United States supply station at this port which places him in a most trying position as an executive.
 The message after a. most vigorous protest against the hanging of Mrs Mary Rogers at Windsor, Vermont, next Friday asks in strong terms that if the execution is carried out the oil painting of Rear Admiral Charles Clark, which adorns the corridor of the Vermont s,ate capital be turned to the wall in shame Captain Lloyd Clark is a brother of the rear admral.
 For several generations back the family has been prominent in the af- fairs of Vermont and both the Clarks are personal friends of Governor Bell.
Arizona republican., 1905-06-21
HOW THE YAsHIMA SANK.
Details of an Exciting Incident Before
 Port Arthur.

Victoria, B. C., June 20.-The long suppressed details were received in the mails from Japan today of the sinking of the Japanese battlship Yashima be- fore Port Arthur on May 15. The dis aster took place within five minutes of the loss of the battleship Hatsuse from the same cauSe-a mine. When the Yashima struck the mine the Hotsuse, and cruiser Yoshimo were sinking. Cap tain Sakamoto of the Yashima, steam ed at full speed for the Japanese base, sixty miles away, but when nearing the base the Yashima was filling so fast that the idea of saving her was abandoned. The crew was ordered to the Kasagi and to the Totsuta, which were conveying the crippled battleship, and the Yashima went down in twenty five fathoms. The tops of her masts can still be seen above water.
 The squadron which accompanied the Yashima when she was destroyed consisted of the Hatsuse, the Yoshino. the Shikishima, the Kasagi and the Totsuta, three battIeships and three cruisers. The Shikishima was also in danger of sinking when going to the assistance of the Yashima, but with drew to safety because of warning sig naIs by the Yashima by wireless tele- graph.
 The mines which sank the Japanese vessels were laid by Captain Wiren on the Bayan. now a prisoner in Japan, on the night of May 14.
Arizona republican., 1905-06-21

over the Russian sailors herded for ward, and armed blue jackets were placed at other points to guard the ship.
 When night came the Russian sea men dropped an iron into the electric dynamo wrecking it and causing all lights to be extinguished. Great ex- citement followed in which some of the Russians again opened the sea valves and water flooded causing the ship to list to port. Some tried to jump into the sea, thinking the Orel about to cap size.
 Under cover of darkness a party of Russians tried to rush the guards, who fired several times into the thick of the on-rushing crowd and then used bay onets and clubbed rifles. The mutiny was finally beaten down and at day light the Asia and Asama came to act as escorts, which cowed the mutineers, already frightened by threats of sum mary execution if another threatening move was made.
Arizona republican., 1905-06-21
MurINoUs RUSSIANS.
Their Efforts to Destroy the Captured
 Rattloship Orel.

Victoria. E. C.. June 2O.-The steam CT Empress of China today brought an account of tEe exciting experience of the Japanese prize crew on board the captured Russian battlsship Orel in bringing the prize from the scene of battle co the Maizuru naval station. The officers and the men of Asia and Kasuga, although they had fought for two days and two nights without sleep, were placed on the sinking and shot riddled battleship with a mutinous crew endeavoring continually to obstruct the navigation of the prize and if possible to destroy her. One half of the Rus sian crew was transferred to the Asia and the Kasuga, but the remainder outnumbered the Japanese placed on board. Lieutenant Nakagawa, in charge. at once ordered the Japanese marines with loaded rifles to stand
Arizona republican., 1905-06-21
MEMBER OF THE MACHINE.

Philadelphia, June 2O.-Civil service Commissioners Cooley and Green came here last week with instructions from President Roosevelt to investi- gate thoroughly Clarence Meezer's connection with the Sa1ter case and tOdays action is q result.
 Salter with AIeezer and several oth- CTS were chargel with fragrant ballot box frauds. The exposure of their methods created a sensation and soon after their arrest all fled from the jur- isdiction of the courts and remained in hiding for over a year. Subsequently, all but one returned and stood trial, being acquitted. Mayor Weaver was At the time district attorney. Mean while one of the alleged cOnspirato:s who did not run away pleaded guilty and served d term in prison.
 Messrs. Cooley and Green while here also investLZated the case of Mrs Eleanor Park, a boarding house keep CT, who gave testimony for the defense in the effort of Salter and MeeZer to establish an alibi and who subse- ouently was given a place in the Unit ed States mint in this city.
Arizona republican., 1905-06-21
Head of Minister Herbert
 W. Bowen Last Night
NO CHANCE TO RESIGN
The President Did not Desire tO Sub- init Him to the Humiliation of Such a Confession Of WrOngdOins - As Usual, Fir. Roosevelt Was Blunt.

Washington, June 2O-The dismissal of Herbert w. Bowen. for some wears United States minister to VeuezueIa. and the exoneration of Assistant Sec retary of State Francis B. Loou.is. or the allegations brought against him by MT. Bowen are the outcome oT tha Loomis-BOwen controversy. which mas attracted wtdo attention for mSny months past. This disposition of ,lse case is made by President Roose. eIt in . letter addressed Co Seere-ary Taft, made public tonight. app-ov-qg MT. Taft's report on his nndiugs and conclusions in the case.
 The president scathingly arraIers Minister Bowen. declaring til-c his conduct is especially repreaensibIe. that Mir. Bowen asked on. of his nI-- nesses to enter the employ of a cer- tain company for the purpose ~isi plain words, Of stealing documents which he hoped might incrs-nlnats Asr. Loomis. and that Mir. Bowen has ~erl- dently for man months. indeed ra- the last two --ears. devoted hiulself- to hunting up scandal and gossip untii it became a monomania and caused him ito show complete disIoyaI.y-~ ro the country he represented
 The president says he had hoped Go promote MT. Bowen. as during uluaa of his service he had done good w1ra. but that his usefulness in the diaIo- ! matic service is now at an end The president adds that he would fireer that NIT. Bowen's resignation b. re- quested, but for his statement that be would consider his resignation an al - mission of misconduct. and hts dismis- sal is therefore ordered
 The letter quotes the cor-esra-lt.- ence and testimony. Tn. president states that il appears that NIr. Ba--el while minister. secured the pubucaf lol of attacks on MT Loomis and furnish ed to the press, document p=.--u-. before the state deDartmeut Tor 1r.- p~oval and that his explanation is ir- excusable and shows his -entire u-lr- ness for the service
 Even if 1Ir. L0Osnis had been g1Utr says the president. AIr- Bowers cul- - duct would be unpardoa1ble The l..- ter quotes certain correspondence as.d testimony.
 The report Of Secretary Taft ou th- case, on which the presidents ar-I.,l is based, is a volumin0us document. reviewing the charges and the evI- dence taken
 In his report Secretary Taft says lha- there is nothing 6ishOnorabIe in the transactions in which MT. Loomis fgur- ed, but that he was not discreet The report says that Mir. LOOmis was no, Justified in becoming personally Inter ested in any of the schemes. either with a mere nominal interest or a substan- tial interest He holds. however. that MT. LOOmis has been most crueIly slandered,' comments him for the self restraint with which he has met ths
 charges and points out that MT. Loom is bitter experience in this case make. it unnecessary to point out the mora that minister cannot afford in th. country to which he is accredited tt
 make a personal investment
Arizona republican., 1905-06-21
How GaSkiII Maintained His AItitudinOuS Existence
AND GILT EDGE CREDIT
A Philadelphia Broker, Four Weeks in His Grave, Turns Out to Have Been a Wholesale Raiser of High Grade Stock Certificates.

Philadelphia, June 20.-One of the most sensational cases of forgery that has ever been brought to light in financial circles of this city was dis closed today when it was announced that certificates calling for small num- hers of shares of stock had been frau dulentIy raised to hundreds of shares. causing a loss to certain banks and trust companies of this city from S75O.OOO to s1,OOO,O00.
 The forgery involves the name of Reniamin H. Gaskill. who went to his grave four weeks ago. Gaskill was the sole member of the banking and brOk- craze concern known as the Benjamin H. Gaskin company. He had of fees in the financial district and his credit was considered gilt edge. Gas kill died about four weeks ago, and at the time of his death he was be- lieved to be worth about a half mil lion dollars. He left no will, and the administrators began to close up his business.
 A patron of the firm. whose name is not given, bought from the estate one hundred shares of Philadelphia Trac- tion company stock and 100 shares Of stock of the United States Steel cor poration. He turned his account over 10 l.. '. MIlGI anu COAAl-d4AS NAA4NAA firm sent the 100 shares of traction stock to the Philadelphia Traction company's office to have tha transfer recorded. The certificate did not agree with the cOmpany's books and an in vestigation showed that the certificate had been raised from six shares to one hundred
 The discovery was reported to E. C. Miller and company. which firm inn mediately notified the stock exchange, of which Gaskill was member, which in turn sent out notices to it's mem bers not to receive stock certificates from the Gaslxill estate. 4 further in vestigation brought to light a surpris- ing state of affairs. It was found that GaskilI had credited himself on his own books with coco shares of Phil adelphia Traction stock valued at ap- proximately $500 O00, while the trac- ton company's books showed he had only 400 shares. It was also discover ed that he had raised stock certificates of the United railways of New Jersey from two to 200 and certificates of the Frankfort and Southwark Street Rail way company of this city from two to twenty The latter stock is worth S430 a share.
 GaskiIl kept two accounts, one re- cOrding the transactions of his GUS toners which was correct, and another giving his own transact ons. His
Arizona republican., 1905-06-21
WAR IS ADVOCATED
For the Preservation of Scandinavian
 Integrity.

Stockholm, June 20.-The Swedish conservative press openly advocates war. 4 mobilization of troops is urged. The cession of northern Norway is demanded as compensation to the Swe- dish people for the dissolution of the union.
 Both chambers of the Riksdag open ed today. Baron Essex in the upper house, announced that Counts Spare and Lundeburg were reappOinted pres ident and vice president; in the lower house Premier Ramstedt announced the disappointment of Swarthing and Pehrson. president and vice presl- dent. Swarthing in his speech said that Sweden's hopes of a preservation of the union had vanished; Norway s regation had made it extremely diff cult to reopen negotiations
Arizona republican., 1905-06-21
GLASSES

In penmanship, typewriting, spelling and all English branches during the Special Summer Course of The Lam son Business College.
 You may begin any time and quit any time. Take a week or a month and pay for just what you get.
 Now is a good time to take your English course and prepare for the stenOgraphic or business course in the fall or for the teachers examination or college entrance. Sessions from 8 a. m. to 12 m. Positions guaranteed.
Arizona republican., 1905-06-21
ROOSEVELT FIRED HIM
heezer Was Connected With the
 Philadelphia Rottenness.

Washington, June 2O.-CIarence Meezer was removed today by Pre3i- dent Roosevelt as deputy collector of internal revenue at Philadelphia. MT. Meezert fOrmerI-- was clerk in the copyright department in the congress sional library here and was involved in the Salter- election frauds. mvesti- gation was made by the civil service commission and his removal is the re- suit Of that investigation.
Arizona republican., 1905-06-21
METALS.

New York. June 2O.-Coppcr was unchanged in London, closing at < 65 IFS Sc for both spot and futures. The local market is unchanged with lake and electrolytic quoted at S15 and casting at S14.75. Lead was un- changed at 213 in London and S4.5O @46O in the local market. Spelter was lower at 924 in London and re mained unchanged at S5.S5 in the To- cal market, the tone being easy Sil- yer, 555s; Mexican dollars, 451s.
Arizona republican., 1905-06-21
TOWN GOT WET.

Eureka, Cal. June 2O.-The streets were filled with shouting men last night over a victory for an open town. A. W. TorreX was elected may or over w. $. Clark by 505. A band serenaded Torrey. In speech he said: Boys, I don't drink, but have one on me-"
Arizona republican., 1905-06-21
A nAReAIN: New brick cottage of

A BARGAIN: New brick cottage of four rooms and bath and frame kitchen on corner lot 1OOx1371A; cellar city water both in house and around lawn: wired for electricity; large front porch and good big attic with ventilator; win dows, doors and transoms well screen ed; good barn; very good fences and gates; no sick people. This is cosy home on south First avenue and cost S1T00. Everything is in very best con dition. For sale for S135O. Investigate this offer.
 E. J. BENNITT, 16 N. Center St.
Arizona republican., 1905-06-21
GRAIN.

Chicago, June 20.-Wet weather in the northwest induced active buytnS of shorts in the wheat pit here today. July opened at S79l @S77s. For Jcly the highest point of the day was reached at S9H@2s. The market clos ed almost at the top, the final quo,a- tions being S91s. July corn opened s-t 531s @55A, sold up to 545A and closed at the top. July oats opened at 217s, sold up to S119 and closed at the high est points.
Arizona republican., 1905-06-21
THE MARKET LOOKS UP
Stocks Moved More Rapidly Than for
 a Week.

New York, June 2O.-Mor9 stocks were sold in two hours before noon today than during the full session Of yesterday In- the afternoon there was q. contradiction in the rate of activity but the sales for the day rose to larger total than for any day since early last week
Arizona republican., 1905-06-21

ing sustained an injury in the fourth round, when he swung a glancing blow across Gardners head and neck. Stiff also bit of the end of his tongue and today is in great pain.
 Jimmy Gardner, who a week ago fought a two round draw with Jack O'Keefe in this city is confined to his bed as the result of a low blow acci- dentaIly delivered by O'Keefe. Attend ing physicians pronounce Gardners in juries serious.
Arizona republican., 1905-06-21
cATrLE AND SHEEP.

Chicago, June 20.-Cattle receipts. 5000. Market steady. Good to prime steers, $5.5O@6; poor to medium, S:.7A mS.5O: stockers and feeders. S2.75d 4.fO; cows and heifers, Sz.5014.I5; canners, S14O02.40; bulls. $2.=504; calves. $396.25; Texas fed steers. SIC AIS.
 Sheep receipts, 13.O00. Sheep five cents lower Western sheep, shorn, $5Q5.25; western lambs ,s5Q6.45.
Arizona republican., 1905-06-21
RUssIA's BROKEN PROMISE.
That it Would Break the Habit Of Sink
 ing British Steamers

London, June 20-Premier Balfour, replying to a question in the house of commons today. said that correspond ence with the Russian government was proceeding in regard to the sinking of the British ship St. kilda-
 The government took a very serious view of the matter because it had rv- ceived the most specific assurances that no such action would again be taken.
Arizona republican., 1905-06-21
PITTsBURe HEAT WAVE.
Three More eDaths and Many Prostra-
 tions Yesterday.

Pittsburg. June 2O.-The oppressive heat wave that has tightly gripped Pittsburg and vicinity during the past four days continues and the list of fatalities is growing rapidly. Up to noon today three more deaths were re- ported. making a total of sixteen deaths since Sunday There were also many prostrations of a serious nature.
Arizona republican., 1905-06-21
WOOL.

Boston, June 20.-A Cuieter tone prevails in the wool market but prices are as firm as ever. Many of the ne-F woois are at hand and higher Quota- tions are not expected. Dealers have high, hopes that the prices will be sus- tained for a long period. New terri tory wools have sold with som& rec dom, while the call for cross breeds has declined.
Arizona republican., 1905-06-21
IApAM IS REAnN

Tokio, June 2O.-It is thought possi- hle to appoint peace plenipotentiaries to sail on the steamer Empress of In dia on June 30 from YOkahoma for Vancouver. In the meantime military activities continue. Important devel- opments are expected speedily