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Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-06-09
DIED BY HIs oWN HAND.
1he Summary Manner ga Which a Hsassdeges
Made Hay HfM Himself


Republican City (Neb. special 30, the
Omaha Bee: This place is in fever Of
excitement over a suicide which took
place here this morning under most sen.
sational circumstances.
On Friday. the 25th, a cold-blooded
murder WAS com mitted at Vinton, Iowa.
A man named Daniel Willford was the
victim. All the surroundings Of the
crime went to show that he had been
killed for his money. A man named
Dan Ridge, whose home is in Republic
can City, was in Vinton at the time and
Immediately after the murder disap-
ipeared. As there was strong cireum-
stantial evidence that he was the muir
derer, the Iowa officials started in
search of him, and finally succeeded In
tracing him 10 his home in Republican.
Ridge, who is a desperate character.
learned that the officers were after him,
and last Friday locked himself in a room
IN his house, taking with him a rife,
revolver and plenty of ammunition, and
when asked TO surrender said he would
never be taken alive. No one was will
ing to risk his life by attempting his
capture and the officers and posse sur
rounded the house with the intention
OF starving him ont. Friday night, Sat
urday and the two nights following the
seige continued, when about z o'clock
this morning loud report was heard
from the room held by Ridge, followed
by heavy fall After cautiously recon-
noitering, il was decided that he had
killed himself and several men volun-
teered to go into the house and see.
Treasured by the deathlike stiffness
which prevailed when they entered, the
men made their way cautiously to the
room, and still hearing no sound from
within, they burst open the door.
Ridge was lying on his face with
32-calibre revolver still grasped in his
right hand. Upon turning him over
large bullet wound wns found in his
left side just above the nipple That
portion of the body was bare, so that il
was evident that the desperate, finding
escape cut of, and prefering instant
death TO either hanging or starvation
had deliberately barred his left side,
placed the weapon over his heart and
fired. He had apparently determined
TO sell his life dearly in case his capture
was attempted by force as he had fifty
rounds OF ammunition in the belt which
he wore around his body. A bottle of
strychnine was found in his booklet. 1t.
j. supposed that he intended to use this
in case the bullet failed TO do its work.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-06-09
THE PacIEIn Rn4ns.

Washington dispatch: The house
committee on Pacific railroads to-day
began consideration OF the case of the
Central Pacific railroad company,
adopting as basis for its acti9 the
bill for the settlement OF the company's
debt proposed by the Pacific railroad
commission, which will be amended 10
meet the views of the committee as the
discussion Of the details proceeds. The
committee decided to amend the Union
Pacific bill by the addition of the fol.
lowing paragraph: at is further pro.
vided, that nothing in this, nor any acts
of which this net is amendatory, shall
be construed or understood SO Ms 20 de
NY the right of any state in which the
Union Pacific railway company, or tho
Central branch of the Union Pacific
railway company is operated TO control
and regulate said roads, the same in all
respects as roads organized under the
laws of the state" The committee will
proceed with consideration Of the Cen.
trial Pacific bill next Friday.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-06-09
FINIanKn Trs mllnr.

'adelphiA dispatch; In the Pres,
IN general assembly this morning
diciRl commission in the case Of
'csbytory Of Waterloo against the
OF Iowa, in the case of Rev. A. II.
reported in favor OF the matter be.
'urned 10 the Presbytery, their
being that the synod erred In
hing the appeal. Adopted.
johnson offered resolution for
continent of a committee OF four
RS and three elders TO take into
eration the establishing Of an
for employment OF ministers
/ charges.
|Nilman, Of Atlantic CITY, offered
ntion in eulogy Of soldiers who
the late war, as appropriate to the
|fh OF Decoration day, and fol
lsith q heated speech on the war.
nised much confusion. and il was
aged when tho resolution was
own. The action was finally re-.
red, and a committee appointed
pre- suitable resolutions.
johnson reported from tho com.
appointed 20 confer with the
ht OF the United States in rela.
he management Of the Indian
that Mr.. Cleveland had received
mittee with the utmost courtesy
federation. The president sug.
hat the committee should take
or complained Of. qualify il in
= considered Objectionable, and
n tho house. He promised 10
lareful consideration.
eommittee on Decoration day
pms reported the minutes of an
n the dead union soldiers and
Nv for the surviving relatives
hds, and IL was passed. Subse.
an amendment declaring that il
intended, in its adoption. 20
be church constitution forbid.
cmblies 10 NEEDLE in civil af-
tornoon was taken up with odds
u, and then the assembly adj. |
kine die.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-06-09
KENTUCKY AND THE TARIFF.
Representative Caruth In Ihe rarIm
Discussion In Congress.

In the discussion on the Mills tariff bill
representative Caruth, of Louisville, made
telling speech. In the course of his re-
marks he took occasion to expose the
fallacy of the position that the tariff pro-
tects the wages of the workingman. and
showed by their own action that they did
so regard it. The effect of the tariff had
been TO make the rich richer and the poor
poorer. he deplored the fact that the
riches of the country were now dominat-
ing in the affairs of government, and the
consequences 70 follow from an sristo-
crazy of wealth. In this connection he
he said: 1T is the power of this wealth
that this labor fears Ii is the combine
of this capital that labor fights" In
assailing the position that the tariff Is
necessity in order 10 foster our home in.
dustries. he ridiculed the idea that the
United States could not stand alone in
the contest with other nations in the bat
tie for commercial supremacy, as well as
defeat their forces on the tented field.
He paid glowing tribute to the growth
OF the nation, unparalleled in history,
and speaking of the necessary measures
of relief, he said. This industrial revolu.
ton is 10 be brought about. not at the
expense of the blood of the nation, not
by a revolt of those who have no protec.
tion against those who are protected. but
by wise counsel in the legislative bodies,
by mutual concession and Cancellation,
by gradual emancipation, If you will,
of the American people from the slavery
of monopoly" In conclusion he paid a
glowing tribute to Kentucky, in war and
in peace.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-06-09
BIscoxsIS,s BUrcHERE.
A Horror Net Surpassed In ns Record o.,
Grimes.

vmoouA Cwis) dispatch: Further
particulars of the quadruplex
murder in Vernon county serve
but to increase its horrors
1t is now known that the motive was to
secure q, 400 which Mrs Drake was to
receive from an estate in PENNSYLVANIA.
and which, it was commonly reported,
had already passed into her hands.
Reuben Drake was probably the most
prosperous farmer in the neighborhood,
but he lived in n small house OF three
rooms-sitting room, bedroom and
kitchen. The old people were living
alone, but the two grandchildren from
an adjoining county had come that day
10 visit them. Witnesses first on The
scene describe il as veritable slaughter
pen. The body of Mrs. Drake Law near
the door with ballet hole through each
breast She had evidently gone TO the
door 20 open il in response 70 a knock
and been shot from the threshold Her
husband lay in the center of the room
on his face, with one bullet hole through
the right eye and brain and another
through the body near the breast In
the bedroom was most fearful sight.
On one bed lay the two children. The
girl lay in front as if sleeping. The
head was nearly severed from the body
by one powerful knife stroke. The bow
had struggled all over the bed. His
throat was partially cu and his heart
penetrated by a terrible knife stab.
Blood was spattered all over the room,
on the floor, walls and bedding. Bull |
lets show the weapon was a 32-caliher |
revolver, and the knife tells its own sto- |
~. 1t is the universal opinion that the |
deed was done by some one in the |
neighborhood who was acquainted with |
the circumstances of the family. Peo- |
pie OF this vicinity would make short |
work of the murderer if in their hands.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-06-09
THURMAN. or oHIo.
ne Man Ivho rHi Uadosbtsdiy Hare Second
place o.. yA-- s@As.aersfte Tyriec'

Place a-SA@ N@AssoersfAc Tux
-ur.AnrLrnIA, May 90. Inv A.nts
avs to-day: "Tho democratic ticket TO
H. placed in nomination at the 81
xouis convention will be; For presi-
acnt, Grover Cleveland, Of New York;
br vice president, Allen q. Thurman,
Of Ohio. Ex-senator Thurman has
Been asked IL he will accept tho nomi-
BATON and has given his consent to the
Convention aud will go on the ticket,
Tho nomination has been rendered to
Dc Ohio statesman with the full
knowledge and appreciation OF the lead.
h. men OF the party throughout the
Country north, east south and west.
For the last ten days there has been .
fnpid concentration Of opinion that
Thurman was tho man among them TO
Nominate for vice president, The
nestor Of the democratic party, the
hturdiest and acknowledged representa-
aive Of Jacksonian democratic princi'
Ales. nm advocate of half century
Sor honest and economical government,
md with mn integrity above suspicion,
loved by his friends and admired 10y ms
political opponents, the thinking demo
ernts OF the states turned 10 the ONO
statesinan as the best, strongest aud IN
avery way most acceptable democrat e
make tile great battle Of 1888 will
Grover Cleveland.
Congressman Randall was in the city
ao.day and when asked ~ TO the proba
bic composition of the national ticket
xeplied: "Senator Thurman will nm
aoubtedly be the nominee for vice pres
&lent, He Is agreed upon by every
body, is willing 10 accept the nomina
Aon, and.in my Judgment is the best
md strongest man in the country *
place upon the ticket. / think 1t is
%ise selection, the wisest that could b'
made. The mention OF THURMAN
Aame, IL Ia believed, will lead TO the re
Ault OF there being but two ballots talSel
D. the national convention, the frs
D. nominate Grover Clevelanl
md the second 10 nominate al
Jon q. Thurman. The soutl
has no candidate and stands ready TO d
whatover New York may ask for, an
Shat will be Thurman. Pennsylyani
ssill Join hands with New York, an
8here will be no differences of opinion ]
ahe Ohio delegation. That much woul
DC enough TO nominate, and the though
Il TINT such candidates rs have bee
nentioned will not further press thei
elaims. In the light OF recent event
ahe leading democrats feel perfectly sai
about Indiana, and the nomination {
Thurman, they think, will sweep ava
All petty wars and troubles, and eomen
Ahe party Tor q vigorous campaign
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-06-09
Cheap Liquor or Cheap Cisthiag.

New York Sun.
The Mail and Express certainly has the
courage of its decisions 1t now calls for
Republican caucus TO frame such
tariff bill as will carry the war into
Africa" and convert the south TO the
Republican party. This It promises can
be done within few weeks. The
buoyancy of faith and self confidence
that causes serious expression of such an
opinion immediately after the Louisiana
election is surely phenomenal By ali
means let the Union League club pro-
gramme be carried out Let the Re
publican party declare itself against all
relief to our industries except the distil-
ling Of whisky. Let the lesson between
cheap clothing and cheap liquor be thus
made perfectly clear 10 the people as the
corner stone OF the Republican faith. And
then see what the people win do with
such platform on election day.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-06-09
lrE PoPE wnL REPLY.

dispatch; Archbishop Walsh
z interview with the pope, who
Ily issue a brief IN reply to the
The Irish episcopacy containing
.ective adhesion 10 the papal
In this he will, while reiterat-
revious condemnation OF the
ampRign and the practice OF
X, explain that the vatican
lisapprove OF the aspirations Of
people so long ms these are
within Legitimate moral
|O'Dwyer OF Limerick sent a
he mayor Of Limerick giving
10 Catholics who attend the
citing announced 10 be held
Iat they will be guilty OF a
bin in view OF the admonitions
bal rescript. The bishop re.
the national organization
lriskod for the plan Of uphold
hn OF campaign, which Is con.
both Parnell and Gladstone.
has caused q sensation.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-06-09
THE TARIFF ISSUE.
Representative Scott OF Pennsylvania,
Makes n Great speech.

The House in Committee OF the Whole
having the Mills tariff bill under consider.
alton, Mr.. Scott. of Pennsylvania, made
aspeeoh OF more than two hours In length.
he said the bill was framed in the inter.
ests OF the people. II was intended in
the first instance TO stay the mounting
enrplus in the treasury; and second 10 re.
heye as far as prudence would permit at
this time the over burdened industries OF
the country from excessive taxation. On
referring 60 the tariff bill introduced by
Randall, Scott said taking item w item
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-06-09
RAILROAD DnoRrMfNtr Iov.

Sioux City dispatch: AT meeting o.
the Sioux City iobbers' and manufao.
turers' association tonight there was ar
expression of indignation at the grom
discrimination of the railroad compa.
mics in favor OF st. Paul, which in.
wolves the destruction of Sioux CITY
iobbing interests. The rates accorded
St Paul iobbers enable them 10 drive
Sioux City jobbers out OF the trade OF
their own city, and the railroad GONNA.
MES refuse to give any relief The
Sioux City jobbers are the more In.
censed because, at the request of the
railroad companies last winter, they
sent delegation 10 Dea Moines 20 lob.
10y against antirailroad bills, which was
done with effect. The Sioux CITY lob.
beers arc now talking of memorializinp
the governor to call an extra session 81
the. legislature. President Gandt 20.
night expressed himself in favor OF an
extra session, He was one of tho com.
mittee who went last winter 70 Da
Moines 10 aid the railroads, and is very
conservative man. There is agreement
that the iobbing interest OF Sioux CITY
must be literally destroyed within q
short time unless the railroad compa.
nies change their poliov
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-06-09

CORTLAND G. Natson. whom the Indi.
ana democrats have nominated for
governor. is ashrewd lawyer, who is now
serving his fourth term in Congress.
Entering the army early in the civil war.
he rose from the ranks TO be colonel he
Ia AZ years old.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-06-09
NEW USE ron RIrER FLOODS.
Major Pa'rsh Proposes 70 Make zT.en Ser
ranfs instead or Masters.

Major Potrsu Proposes 70 Make zT,en ser.
ra'afs Instead OF Masters.
Washington special: The proposition
to reclaim a vast region OF arid land il
Colorado and Nebraska, which has been
before the senate, is attracting a great
deal OF attention here in Washington.
and il is quite possible there may vet be-
some successful outcome to the propo.
sition. The Evening Star tonight, in
discussing the subject says: Majo,
Powcll's scheme for damninc the tribu
tarics OF the Mississippi and Missouri
rivers, and using their waters for irri.
eating about n million square miles OF
arid lands lying east OF the Rocky
mountains, suggests a means OF prevent.
ing the annual freshets, one of which
has Just worked such injury TO the Mis-.
sissippi valley, aud at the same time OF
making the work OF prevention nav for
itself in the increased value of the irri-
gated land. IL the vast volume of water
which now not only goes 70 waste itself
but lays waste TO everything else within
its reach, can be turned into reservoirs
and thence distributed by canals in
such way that the farmer can make
use of il rs he wants IL, the result ought
70 be the raising Of the value of the pnb.
lie domain at least twenty fold. Major
Powell wants an appropriation of $3.50.
600 wherewith 10 begin work. While
congress should not vote away so large
n sum or undertake so great an inn
provement without careful determine.
ton of the whole subject, il cannot
afford TO treat the matter lightly, and il
investigation shows that the plan is
feasible wise economy would approve
the spending Of all the money il is
likely TO cost.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-06-09

Patsy Fallon, an Omaha saloon keeper,
was stabbed in his place of business, one
night last week. His wounds are not
necessarily fatal.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1888-06-15

WHEREAS, 1t having come TO my knowledge
that an edict was published purporting to en-
anate from that potent and influential body
" The Firewater and Gas Committee" vestng
the custody and supreme authority over the
East Olympia fife-bell in one John Byrne, a
ity of said bell
Now !, Ichabod Francis, (by the grace Of the
gods Bachus and JOve) being great chief and
dictator OF said club, do hereby proclaim said
edict null and void and of no effect, and I
would Furthermore state that the said edict
hath been obtained by unfair and unlawful
means: that the said Byrne being artful and
designing man hath procured same by himself,
his aids and associates taking advantage Of my
absence, attending . gathe. ling of the great
chiefs aud old pioneers of the Territory, hath
adm, nistered too liberal potations of firewater
and gas, thereby causing the junior members of
the committee SO far to forget themselves as to
have this edict published in Byrne's favor with
out my knowledge and consent. and further
more traverse the right of said committee to
remove from my custody and guardianship said
bell, with all the rights privileges, appurte-
nances and easements thereto belonging, includ-
ing clapper and tower, and hereby warn the
said Byrne, his deputies and satellites, from in
tower at their peril, and will furthermore
state that said edict having been published in
the WASHINGTON STANDARD, an organ controlled
by one J, NJ, Murphy, heretofore an honored
ply has 10 far forgotten his official responsible
tiles as to publish such unauthorized edict, will
declare him expelled from the committee unless
he make amends by publishing this pfoclama-
ton in full in next issue of said STANDARD.
N Given at official chambers and under
ZN|SN official seal of Firewater and Gas
~ Committee.
ICHABoD FRANCIS,
Great Chief etc, and ex-Officio Guardian and
Custodian Of said belt
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1888-06-15
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1888-06-15

by the Principal and music arranged
by Prof. Roberts--was very we'll rem
. dered by Misses Clark and Lansdale
. after which Prof. l.. f. Follansbee pre-
scented the classes with diplomas, &C.
companied by some well-timed re.
marks, expressive of the intense bond
of sympathy engendered between tu-
tor and pupil by their relations during
school-life, and also pointing out to
them some of the obstacles which must
be overcome in their various business
or professional avocations.
The exercises then closed, Rev. H.
ID. Brown pronouncing benediction.
In the foregoing it has been our de-
desire to give each individual the
praise due, without Partially, and in
the few remarks which follow it will
be our aim to criticise as impartially.
The want of respect, as we'll as the ut
ter disregard for the rules of propriety,
shown by some in the audience-not
children, from whom attention and |
absorbing interest cannot be expected, |
but by men, old enough and possessing
a degree of intelligence emitting them |
to the name of gentlemen, and women
who, judging from their appearance,
have had the advantages necessary to
become ladies-was a noticeable fea-
ture during the production of the pro-
gramme. People who do not desire to
attend exercises OF this character and
give due attention to the proceedings
during their rendition, would confer
favor upon the public generally if they
would make themselves conspicuous by
their absence, instead of conducting
themselves in such manner as to pre-
vent others from hearing. Talking
aloud, whispering, giggling, shutting
OF feet and moving about in seats so
as to produce noise and prevent others
from hearing is, at least, not showing
4 due regard for the feelings of others,
nor respect for the person who has
spent many weary hours in study and
practice to interest or amuse the au-
iitor.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1888-06-15
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