The Ketchum keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1881-1884, 1884-03-12

above poplar, TniAaueApuia Sen-
nary /, ls4a. His father was
: GOTTEN spinner. and Mr.. Bum
aiternstcly worked in the factory and
went 70 school. He received part OF his
sdncatioa ~ Havana. N. r.. whcre he
ifvcd with An uncle. When he was II he
apprrnticsd in the wood engraving
trade. Hc made an ent1rance into local
peattics In ieS6. In 1867 he wns nomi-
mated for common council In the Six
tssnth Ward, but John Hay defeated
him. In 1863 he was nominated to the
State Legisiature. but according to the
returns was dcfcatcd by Daniel william.
Mr.. nunn contested the election and
vas awarded his seat. Tho next year
he was re elected. He soon after made
4 strong flight for seat in the State
Senate, but was defeated. He was then
nominated for the once OF register Of
Wills, aud was elected by a majority Of
Sy96. In 1876 he WINS elected guardian
OF the poor, and in 1878 WIS reelected.
During tue war he served calamity I'M
der Captain Isaac Mcbride In Company
/. 72d Regiment. Pennsylvania volun-
teers. Al savage Station, Va, he was
severely wounded while flghfinR in nd
vance III his company. He was taken
prisoner aud kept Mt Richmond many
mouths. Since 1877 he has been editor
in- chief Of the sunday Transcript. and
10 now proprietor OF That publication.
Since tho appointment OF MIR. Bum to
the uovernorship OF Idaho tho Press OF
Philadelphia has seen tit 10 give him
various honorable comments. The fol-
loving arc among the most interesting.
s'The nomination of our own Judge
Bum to the Governorship Of Idaho is
notice To the redskins and Mormons of
that benighted territory that they will
have TO walk mighty straight. or be
cverlnsiinniy spanked on the PhiIadel-
phia plan. The opaquensss which has
hitherto blurred the moral and political
atmosphere Of glorious Idaho must go.
.'The announcement Of the honor con-
ferred upon judge Bum did not sur
prise. although Ii Delighted his many
irienps la Philadelphia. the news has
been awaited for several weeks. An ac-
uuaintanre meeting Idaho's new Cover
nor in Counselor Heverinss office,
brought him the first information OF his
elevation, and caused delicate pink
flush 30 rush across the editors alabas-
ter brow by saluting him as "Guv."
II lad IN fanltiesziy fitting attire, Fed
ora hat on his light locks. with boyish
face and slim, though we'll knit frame,
lie did noe appear as though Intended
10 tread the rugged hills OF Idaho and
wrestIe With its billiards.. As Mr.. Hev-
erin's Adunis-like partner remarked with
cnviuus accents, HIS he gnzed on the Ia
taAt addition To the gubernatorinl galaxy,
with new interest In his eyes. Why,
they'll call you the dude guy nor"
Another Journal says:
While aisposing Of the Philadelphia
offices. the President adds to the salts
fltutiun Of this city by selecting a rhila-
tephIan for another conspicuous Eeder-
ri position. The appointment Of Will
lam NJ HUM IA Governor OF Idaho will
crafty hosts OF friends. secure very
capable representative Of the Govern
iHsnt. and open a bright career for q
remarkably bright young man.
ss.ssttts:ss;. .s;;;ss has iiai great deal of
experience In politics and public affairs,
sssd he has epma out of IL all with II level
hHad. i sound heart and worthy aspera.
tiahs. lie has Ind the strength sn grew
ata tho ssnse to understand. Under
Meath the Infinite Jest and the "most
excellent fancy, which are familiar to
FlliAdelpuia, there IL an earuestness Of
purpose and \ breadth Of grnsp witch
gsxe the brightest promise. The new
HAstrner Ia not merely gifted with brill
iasst al and unfniiing humor. but pos
agsea quick aptitude. great versatility
aisa naboanded resources. Best OF all.
he haa manfnily sought this place with
) fItii sense OF its responsibilities and
win IN honorable ambition To make
worthy mime for himself. and he has
beth the capacity and the disposition 10
meet the beat expectations Of his
Isieasis.
Nr commend 10 the people of Idaho
tlse brightest Governor and the most
eet@ensai spirit which any Territory
cal saim.-
y hat win your policy be. Cover
noa sked friend. thinking to pose
tic dgeiinR chief executive.
klteA az flash of Idaho lightning
go tne answer: IL will have no poli-
- 80 lie a sredif 10 the Nationtf Adj
nts krAstan. l uill know NO faction
ne ae&. although the contrary has
sse tpted. Why. don't know more
tiasH 18ag men ia the entire territory.
ba I'D willing ta know anyone ii they
wiz s. am going there tn stay IL II
slss t3t family. | have always had u
ID - ~ Ia enc OF the I. rrituries. II
So make my administration satisfae-
tor Iils people and every thing il
ces alai | viii make Idaho my perna-
hess hs'ne. Ton must remember. also,
IL suse large mining Interrsts there
ihe ssay Frnder my stay more profita-
bic an tse salary the position COM
sse =. ! really have an Idea that can
AA pretty euad sort of Governor,
nAis ie do that waDt to keep ciose Ia
Ia peapte vii the time. will never
sag csc that | own the territory: ID will
exsi ssv. Bnt then We can do nothing
wa y We are animated by nature. No