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2 BRIAN TALKS TODAY Speaks From Court House Steps if Weather iH Fair. Opens His Addri'NN at Nine O'clock and Leaves lor <»;nflcl<l al Hall' I'.-tNi Ten. Hon. William J. Bryan will appear on the court house steps at Colfax this morning at '.• o'clock The length of his speech has been trimmed down from two boon, as announced last week, to about one and one-half hours. He leaves at 10:30 o'clock for (Jarheld, where a IT) minute talk will be made from the car lilatform, at about 11 o'clock. Farmington las been cut out entirely, it is now said by thnil in control, and no ppeecb will be made there. IHnner will be taken at Tekoa and an address made to the crowd. Mr. Bryan will arrive at Colfax, according to present information, on a special car at tached t<> the regular train at 4 o'clock in the morning, though this program may be changed and a special car utilized. If a dining car is attached, Mr. Kryan and his escort of prominent democrats along the line of his route will breakfast there. Otherwise a spread will be laid up town. The long standing presidential candidate will be smothered in the embraces of a dis tinguished aggregation of fnaionista if all named to sarve on the local committee of reception report for duty. They are : E. K. Hanna, S. J. Chadwiok, H. W. Cantield. W. J. Hamilton, Harry Cornwell, Frank Stone and ('. N. Hinchliff of Colfax ; John Squires and J. W. Mathews of Pullman; \V. E McCm^key, l'alouse ; R. J. Keergaard and It. L. Nottingham, Oakesnlale ; Thos. A. White, St. John; I). F. Anderson, Rosalia ; Henry Esner and L, F. 1 >arr, Uniontown ; i; C McCnskey ar,d S. T. Laird, (lartield ; (leo. P. Libby, Johnson; E. E Paddock, Farmirtgton ; W. A. Motsier aud John W. Steams, Tekoa ; 11. H. Duff, Colton; C. A. Price, Elberton. As a stepping stone to his candidacy for state senator, to fill the vacancy in the Sixth district caused by the death of Senator Car per, K. C. McCro-key of Garfield is to be granted the honor of introducing Mr. Bryan. Special trains and rates will be given people from surrounding towns, and an immense crowd is expected. Six hundred or XOO people with a band of 18 pieces are expected on the train from Mos cow, Pullman and Guy, which will arrive at 8:4.->. KNOT OF GOOD DEMOCRATS. Met Friday Evening and Organized a Small Club. A knot of democrats met last Friday evening at the office of Justice Kirk laud for the purpose of organising a demo cratic club and devising waysand means to inveigle the populists beneath the democratic mistletoe, where they could be kissed without violating the proprie ties. The club huh orgauized, and after a week has about 85 members. There was no contest for the permanent chairmanship of the dub. Boss Good year is so busy overseeing the digestive apparatus of the party at large, which h;is been badly demoralized in the mas tication of the populist carcass, that he had no time to tritle with the manage ment of so insignificant a body and declined when he was pitted against C. L. Mackenzie for the office. Mr. Mac kenzie was therefore unanimously chosen and A. G. Marion was elected secretary. As a committee on constitution and by-laws Win. Goodyear, F. P. Magtiirp, E K. Hanna, -I. W. Hereford and S. J. Chad wick were appointed. J. K. Eacho, Ortis Hamilton, R. W. Weinberg, P. G. Laugdon and (Jeo. M. Chapman Tere appointed on member ship. J. K. E-icho, Ortia Hamilton and E. W. Weinberg were chosen as a commit tee on general arrangements for the Bryan reception today, with power to appoint a committee to receive their leader when he arrives this morning. CASHING MONEY ORDERS. New Regulations Now in Force Are Simple. No longer need the holder of a postal money order wait for the receipt of ad vice at the postofiice before lie can cash it, nor need he travel to the office upon which it is drawn, if he can reach an office of the first or second class. Hereafter the holders of postal money orders will be enabled to cash them at the Colfax postofiice, no matter upon what office they may be drawn, i'ost master Ewart has received the following circular notification from the first as sistant postmaster general: "Postmasters at offices of the first and second classes are authorized to cnsh all money orders, irrespective of their places of payment, and to cash orders drawn on their respective offices the advices of which have not been re ceived, it being understood that the identity of the owner be established as heretofore."' Coyotes and Cats. While exploring a coyote den Wednes day evening on his 'farm in the Dry creek country, Frank Billups brought to light an interesting family. Nine coyote pups were dug out, and in the den were three young kittens-houee cats—two of which were living and one dead. \\ betber they were a part of the coyote litter or not is a puzzler to all tlie Dry creek scientists. Behalf of the Homeless. Mr. J.W. Williams of Spokane, gen eral superintendent of the Northwestern Home Finding Association, will speak upon the work in the Colfax churches Sunday, April 8, both morning and even ing. Attend one of these mtetings and learn how the homeless of Whitman county are cared tor by this work. No tice of place of meeting will be eiven next week. National Bank at Tckna Tekoa is to have « national bank, « SriviJ eJ° a from nell, who asked to make tsL \" Con" under the new law. the Cuan6e Blgftest Fee On Record New York, March 2G.-(W ' ■„. dollars is said to have been the L °n by James B. Hill, corporaTion ? w c£ r Md f thi« city, for work performedl by Jin in bringing about the great Car, ■ Krick combine just tffected Dill h Rle" his career not so many years ago »! an reporter in Chicago. His fee in this c * 18 by far the largest sum ever earnediu a lawyer for one case. It i 8 probably the largest sum ever paid for the per formance of a single definite piece of legal work, no matter of what nature. Dill is as full of business aw he is of en ergy, and hie success before this time in j hendling big cases made him of value of a million dollars to Carregie and Prick and their associates when the great $160,000,000 steel combination was to be built up on the ruiDS of a law suit and the broken friendship of two of the manufacturing kings of the age. Degree of Honor. Mrs. Lena Allen of Waitsburg, chief of honor, will lecture for Colfax members aud wives of the A. 0. I . \V. at the lodge room of that order thin evening. The object jh the organization of a Degree of Honor lodge, au auxiliary of theA.O. ('. W. The project is well worked up and will certainly be success ful. FOJt ASSAULT AND BATTERY. Kd Ellin Will Break Hock for Nearly a Year. Ed Ellis, a young man of unsavory reputa tion about town, will have an opportunity to develop his muscle on the county roada for the next year, instead of upon the jaws of unoffending men. Last Saturday evening he struck and seriously injured Robert Crabtree, a fanner, on Main street. Urabtree was knocked down and was insensible for some time. Among other injuries an ankle was badly sprained. The assault was entirely unprovoked. The men had been in no trouble, and but a few minutes before Ellis had a»ked Crabtree for a loan of a half a dollar. The request was granted, and in a short time Ellis walked to whore Crabtree was standing and struck him. Ellis has often beaten unoffending and help less men within the last year, but has never before been arrested. He is a powerful young man, aud in the opinion of many fully deserves all the punishment received. Ellis was captured by Marshal Mackay a half hour after the assault while preparing to flee. Before Justice Kirkland Monday he pleaded guilty. The justice thought his powers of punishment, TOdays in jail and $100 fine.inadequate to the offense and held him to the superior court, where the limit is one year in jail and $1000 fine. Judge McDonald gave him him half of this—six months impris onment and s. r,OO tine. This will keep him a prisoner 11 months and sixteen days. PEUSONAIi MENTION. Dr. John A. Dix of Garfleld was on Colfax streets Wednesday. Judge John L. Flowers of Colton was a Monday visitor at Colfax. James Gorman left Friday for Spokane, w here he has engaged in the feed business. Hon. John L. Shirpatein, a leading Walla Walla lawyer, was in the city Tuesday on business. Misses Lizzie Faires and Edna Tipton of Garh'eld are guests of Auditor and Mrs. J. F. Corner. Mrs. E. T. Coman left Saturday for Chicago and other eastern points on a visit of six weeks' duration. Mrs. Foster Hall of Moscow, Idaho, spent a portion of the week with her sister, Mrs. H. J. Wileox, at Colfax. Clark Brown left Friday night for Nebraska, being called to the bedside of his father, George Brown, who was thought to be dying. Miss Carrie Bfnnard returned Thurs day morning from a gear's stay at Port land. She was accompanied by Miss Phoebe Rinnan], who went to the city several weeks ago. Wilford Allen, Geo. W. Ford, M. J. Chapman, W. L. Lyons, Wm. Chamber?, B. W. Price and C. N. Gaddis were in the city Tuesday attending the hearing of the H. W. Price bankruptcy case. Rev. Wm. Davies, pastor of the second Congregational church of Spok-me, has been assisting Rev. 11. P. James in a series of meetings at the Colfax Congre gational church during the week. He will return to Spokane Saturday morning. IjOCAIi BREVITIES. H. L. Segraves has leased and is now conducting the Buck livery stable on South Main street. Hut one permit to marry has been issued by the auditor this week, James M. Kane and Dollie J. (iroves of Garfield. Ira Frazier, who stole a saddle from Charley Maynard, was conducted to the penitentiary Saturday by Sheriff Canutt to serve his sentence of one year. The high railroad trestles on the hill west of Colfax are being filled in with earth by the 0. 11. &N. Co. A steam shovel and work train are b<Mng used. Friday, April 6, is named as Arbor day by Governor Rogers, who recom mends that the people of the state plant trees, shrubs anil vines, in conformity with custom. This is not a legal holi day. Grandma Boardmau narrowly escaped serious injury in a horse and cart run away on Main street Saturday after noon. She was thrown from the cart on the turn into Wall street, but was for tunately little hurt. The Woman's Christian Temperance I'nion will hold a mothers" meeting at the home of Mrs. M. E. Carley, Tuesday afternoon, April 3, at 2:30. An appro priate program is being prepared, and everyone, mothers especially, are cor dially invited to be present. THE SOCIAL SIDE. Miss Alice Matloek entertained her little friends Saturday afternoon, that being her eleventh birthday anniversary. Luncheon was served and every one had a jolly time. Whitman Circle Women of Woodcraft gave a farewell reception Monday even ing, at the lodge room, to Mesdames Nettie and Belle Bales, who leave Mon day for Tacoma. The leading social function of the sea son was the cotillion given at the opera house Thursday evening of last week by Air. and Mrs. Julius Lippitt. About ob couples were present to enjoy the brilliant event. The hall was beautifully deco rated with flowers and plants. Many elegant costumes were worn. Dancing occupied the time until 11. Refreshments followed and then came the german, the party dispersing at 12:30 after an even ing of great enjoyment. A gentleman's smoke, without an equal—the "Brunswick" cigar. At all dealers. W. P. Cool, D. 1)., of Spokane, will lecture in the x\l. E. church, Tuesday evening, April ,3, at 8 o'clock, on "I'ncfe Sam and his Colored Children." Dr. Cool i 8 a KOO( ] speaker, well enjoyed by all who hear him. Do not mim the treat. Admission, 25.* Mrs. Bratton will have an opening of ' new millinery Monday. These goods are l the very latest und hest styles. ' What Happeued to Jones." COLFAX GAZETTE, COLFAX, WASHINGTON, MARCH 30, 1900. DOCTORS WONT WORK Refuse to Pass on Insanity Cases Unless Better Paid. Crazy Man Shipped In from British Columbia May Be Sent Back There. The_ doctors are in revolt. Ever since the commissioners refused to allow them more than $2.20 for their eeiTicts in examii ations of insanity cases -the same, as ordinary witnesses-they have been grumbling and talking it over among themselves. Now they refuse to make examinations unless allowed $5 each for their services. This stand wag taken Thursday by Dr?. Benson, Stuht, Pocock and Mitchell, when called upon by the court to pa^s upon the sanity of one John Carton, brought in Wed nesday from Winona. They appeared, but refqsed to work. Unless the matter of fees can be adjusted and the doctors put to work, no one can be committed to the asylum. Sher iff Canutt is therefore in a quandary, as Mrs. Myers, a (lerman woman of 30 years, was also brought in Thursday from Uniontown, charged with insanity, and he has a white ele phant on his hands. Carton was shipped in from Rossland, 13. C. He was given a pass to Endicott, near where his brother lives, ana but recently ar rived. He is a Canadian, born near Toronto, and was never outside the British possessions until he went crazy and was conveniently shipped to us. It is probable that he will be returned with a demand that the Canadians care tor their own crazy people. AMONG THE CHURCHES. At the First Baptist church Mrs. T. J. Collins will speak next Sabbath at 11a.m. Theme, "The Mysteries of Mormonism." The pastor will preach in the evening at 7:30. Subject, " The Eternal God Our Refuge." The subject for the Christian science lesson sermon for April 1 is : " Are Sin, Disease and Death Real?"' Golden text: " Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood he also himself likewise took part of the same: that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; and deliver them who through fear of death were all their life time subject to bondage.'"—Hebrews 2:14-15. All are welcome. Rev. Geo. E. Atkinson of Tekoa will conduct services at Furmington Congre gational church next Sunday evening, instead of Rev. T. W. Walters, who has been called to Dayton over the Sabbath. The quarterly institute of the Baptist Young Peoples' Union, held at the Bap tist church Saturday and Sunday, was well attended and the published pro gram carried out. It was a most suc cessful convention. Regular services will be held next Sun day at the United Presbyterian church. At the evening service the pastor will de liver the fourth of the series of esehato logical lectures, the subject being "Hell." liaw Strictly Complied With. Kevenue Agent Towne was around shaking up Auditor Corner's oflice a few days ago. He gave orders that where chattel mortgages' contained a power of attorney clause this clause should bear an additional 25-cent reve nue stamp. The auditor appealed from this decision to the commissioner of internal reve nue and has received a revc cation of the order. No tax accrues on the power of attor ney, or power of sale, contained in the chattel mortgage forma in use in Whitman county. Had the first order held it would have meant a stack of work for the auditor and much trouble to every person who has filed a chattel mortgage, as this stamp has never been required, and the whole of them would have had to be stamped. Mr. Towne found no fault with anything else in the office, and he was overruled on this. He complimented the auditor highly on the perfect compliance with the law. ''What Happened to Jones." "Laugh and the world laughs with you," must have been the motto which Geo. H. liroadhurst had in mind when he turned his attention from editing a country newspaper to the field of play-writing, for certain it is that his first and best comedy, " What Hap pened to Jones,"' has been one of the most successful laugh promoters of any comedy produced in years. " What Happened to Jones " was first prr.duced in New York city some three years ago and enjoyed a run of four months, after which the entire company were transferred to London, where for one solid year the happy farce was the attraction at the Strand theatre. In the hands of Harry Clarke, one of the cleverest young comedians before the footlights, and a magnificent com pany, " What Happened to Jones " will be the attraction at the Colfax Opera House Wednesday evening, April 4. Prices 50c 75c and SI. Seats at Hamilton's. Unclaimed Letters. List of letters remaining uncalled for in theColfax postoffice. March 23, 1900: Barington, Wm Barr, Mrs H Benn'eld, A M Bristle, Geo Burton, Miss Minnie Charss, Frank Crosby, .1 II Green, Pierce (pkg) Hislop.M'si'rArthurMomson, W T Reiss, Warren » Wilson, Mies Fera March HO, Cooneon, L C Carpenter, M C Gentry, Roleigh 2 Hudson, Mrs Mary Jones, Mrs Mary E Miller, Geo 0 Roberts, A R Turner, Em. One cent postage will be collected. Jamks Evvart, P. M. We have saved many doctor bills since we began using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in our home. We keep a bottle open all the time and whenever any of my family or myself begin to catch 'cold we begin to use the Cough Remedy, and as a result we never have to Bend*away for a doctor and incur a large doctor bill, for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy never fails to cure. It is certainly a medicine of great merit and worth. D. 8. Mearkle, General Merchant and Farm er, Mattie, Bedford eouuty, Pa. p'or sale by all druggists. Sick Headache absolutely and per manently cured by using Moki Tea. A pleasant herb driuk. Cures constipation and indigestion, makes you eat, sleep, work and happy. Satisfaction guaran teed or money back. 25 cts and 50 cte. The Elk Drugstore. If you want to know "What Happened t) Jones," go to the opera house next Wednesday evening. Stone's Cough-Not cures coughs and colds. 25 and 50c, only at The Elk Drug Store, F. A. Blackstone sells Mason & Ham lin pianos and organs. The best is the cheapest. Mrs. W~. ST Colvin, dressmaking. Prices reasonable.* The doctor knows •* What Happened to Jones." Jailed an Editor. Manila, March 26.—La Patria and El Liberal, Spanish organs of the extreme Filipino party, have recently reen pub lishing articles inimical to the American government. General Otis has sup pressed the former journal for sedition and imprisoned the editor, at the same time issuing a warning to the members of the extreme party that they should observe greater moderation." Senor Paterno, at one time president of the so-called Filipino cabinet, having received permission from the authorities to come to Manila, is expected to be present himself this week at San Fer nando, province of union. The rebels in General Young's district are becoming aggressive. The American battalion garrisoning the town of Xamagpacun was attacked on four consecutive nights recently. Reinforcements are now ar riving there. General Young proposes to pursue the rebels aggressively before the rainy season sets in. Hanna Used Strong Language. Washington, March 120.—1n the senate this morning, Senator Hanna, who is chairman of the republican national committee, rose to a question of personal privilege. He directed the attention of the senate to an article published in a Washington newspaper to the effect that a member of the house of representa tives had said to a representative of the paper that the Puerto Kican tariff bill had been agreed upon as a part of a "deal," by which the republican party was to receive a large campaign contri bution. "1 don't^believe," said Hanna, "that any republican member of the house ever made the statement attrib uted to him." He said the statement carried on its face the evidence that it was false. "I hope measures will be taken to investigate this statement. I brand it as a malicious lie." Social Amalgamation. New York, March 25.—A movement was started today in this city to unite the socialist labor party and the social democrats. The delegates discussed a proposed platform for amalgamation and various committees were appointed. The delegates will be in session for several days and Thursday evening a mass meeting will be held. Several of the delegates visited the Central Federal union and asked for the co-operation of that body in the grand combined eight hour demonstration on May day. The union complied. Miss Chambers, graduate conserva tory of Music Liberty Ladies' College, Liberty, Mo., and Fort Scott Normal College, Fort Scott, Ivans., formerly in charge of musical department of Colfax college, will continue music classes and give private lessons. Address, Box 358, City. The ladies of the M. E. church will serve a dinner at noon on the .'JOth of March, in the vacant building two doors north of the Tennessee restaurant. At Hulin Bros, box factory you can get the beet bee hive ever manufactured, at a reasonable figure. Also a full line of bee eupplies o Money to loan on city property at 7 per cent, repayable in easy monthly in stallments. J. a. Perkins & Co o Price on wheat in still down and you can get cabinet photographs for 99c, at Donovan's studio* Wanted—Girl for general housework. Apply to Mrs. Ivan Chase. South Colfax. Girl wanted for general housework. Apply to Mrs. Julius Lippitt, Colfax. Wanted—(Jirl for general housework. Apply to Mrs. B. Burgunder, Colfax. See Harry Carson Clarke in " What Happened to Jones." McDonald Squirrel Gun Improved over last year. No more rubber hose to bum out Found at all leading Hardware stores. Cheapest and Surest way to get Kid of Squirrels. If directions are followed money refunded if it does not do the work. GREAT SELLER. Any hardware company wishing to investigate, write for terms. G. E. HICKEY, Box 426, Walla Walla, Washington LIVERY, FEED, SALE STABLE H. L. SEGRAVES, Propr. Stock Boarded by the Day or Week. Location, South Main Street, North end of Bridge. " Tlie Bee Hive" For BARGAINS in Ribbons, Laces, Dry Goods and Notions. Main Street, Colfax, Washington Have your Spectacles fitted by J. W. Sever, Optician Graduate of the Chicago Opthalmic College. All errors of refraction fully corrected by properly eround glasses. Eyes tested free. At Severs Jewelry Store. Main Street, Colfax. C O L.F AX Marble and Granite Works D. MILLGARD & CO. Proprietors. Monuments, Headstones, Tablets All Kinds of Cemetery Work. Call and see samples. Wall Street OLIVER HALL Sells the Best Pumps and Windmills in the Palouse Country. See him before buying. Attention! Qrchardists. The best Step-Ladder ever invented for the I use of Orchardiats, Nurserymen, or any one having anything to do with trees, is made by J. R. GOOD, Colfax. i The lndder is strongly built and is so con structed that it can ba instantly adjusted to stand on a side hill, no matter how steep, or on level ground, equally well. It must be seen to be appreciated, its all around usefulness being apparent at a glance. Call and examine at shop on Main street. LET US TALK dt^Mmfc, ' ' DOING A LITTLE llimkT '''ifflllf' 0 ' ('iat IS s'ml'lv <'<i''«';tt;il>l«' I'ui ill, iiMtf iH This suit in of nuperior merit ami ntvle Hill fir/ll '""' "'"">' '"i^t'l to be Hold hy iih for mwwi I $lU. r»O, for that in t lie price for hitnil.ir Baits at other store*. Hut our well eatab ■llM linht'd reputation for giving valuen, D|w |jBJ an.l our [iride in doinK n little better than other stores, eaoses as to make this great Jtß BsV l>uy buck iiTiythinp we trade there in no fccF Bold it If it ian't v name that staadt 9^^ rei>resente«l. for more than ourn 11. KAMINSKY, Propr. Exclusive Mens' and Boys' Clothiers and Furnishers. MILLINERY*I9OO*MILLINERT Our Spring Opening of Ladies' Hals, Bonnets and Millinery Garniture Thursday and Friday, March 29th and 30th when Mrs. J. Fisher will take pleasure in receiving and attending to the calls of her many lady patrons. The entire line in ■ very attractive one, selected by her exclusively in the various Eastern markets, and consists of many new and beautiful styles. Our Spring and Summer Novelties in Dry* Goods are being daily re ceived and placed on sale, and when all are delivered will consist ol Silk Waists, Silk Skirts, Silk Wraps, Summer Silk* for Skirts, Waists and Suits, Ties, Belts, Buckles, Parasols, Ribbons, Embroideries, Matched Sets of Embroideries, All Over Embroideries, Laces, All-Over Lures, Nets, Fringes, Braids, and many other Novelties in Ladies Lingerie. <>ur many patrons are cordially invited to call and inspect our extensive lines before making their purchases. T\TOOTIT COEY MERCANTILE CO. JLJ • ROCKPORD, WASH., Can fill all orders for Wood on short notice. Best Grade 52.25, Buckskin $2.00 per cord, by nu loud P A TTVTT^ A XVJ.XI AO. All kinds of Paints, best in the market, arid Phosphorous at COST, at the Colfax, Washington. Confectionery, Nuts Stationery, Books Postoftice Store Cigars, Tobacco Pipes, Notions, Toys THE Pioneer Drug Store, W. J. HAMILTON, Propr. Prescription Work a Specialty. A complete stock of Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Soaps, Brushes, Perfumeries, Paints, Oils, Glass, Notions, Books, Stationery. Telephone No. 37. Main Street. Colfax tat, Vincent's Academy WALLA WALLA, WASH. _ A Belect Boarding School for young girls. Gives a thorough education in all English branches. Music, Fancy Work, Languages, etc. No compulsion with regard to religious opinions. TERMS MODERATE. Correspondence solicited. Address, SISTER SUPERIOR. ALLEN BROS. Dealers in General Merchandise DUSTY, WASH. Highest market price paid for country pro duce of all kin X Insure with H. W. Goff, •WILL BE HELD ON Respectfully, CHAS. PLATT. Farmers' Drug Store C. N. CLARK Plumber Leave orders at Barroll & Mohney's Hardware Store. "UV VIRTUE OP CHOICE GOODS, MJ low prices and fair dealing, we have earned the title of I Purveyors to the People of Oolfax, which we will hold and defend by the same prompt and intelligent attention to the wants of our patrons. Bennett & Tarbet, Family Grocers. Washington Market I. B. HARRIS, Pn.pr. Fresh and Cured Meats, Fish and Game in season. There is no doubt about the quality of the meats sold from the blocks of this market - it is the BhST. The highest market price paid for cattle and hides. South Main Street, Colfai. Call on H. W. Qoff for Insurance.