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mon OF his command. deserve this pub
lie notice, and are worthy the emulation
of every officer and soldier in this de-
partment.
BY order of Brigadier General Carl
ton. BEN &. CUTLER,
Captain and A. A. General.
During the fall and winter OF 1923
Lieutenant Shoup secuted along the
Canadian river noting the movements
of the confederates and Indians. In
this line of service he was employed un-
til September 81, 1864, when he received
his commission as colonel Of the Third
Colorado cavalry.
At the close of the war he retired from
military life aud came to Idaho, where
he opened store at Salmon City, Lem
hi county, In which he was very success.
ful. He was elected and served as a
member Of the territorial house of rep
resentatives in the tenth session OF the
Idaho legislature and again as q mem
Der of the legislative council OF the
twelfth session. So great was his
ability that he could have any office
In the gift of the people of Idaho, but he
remained quietly attending to his bus
mess at Salmon City.
In 1885 Colonel Shoup rendered most
did collection of mineral specimens
which made the Idaho exhibit so at
tractive and popular at the great exhibit
in New Orleans.
One of the first acts of President Har-
rison was to appoint him governor OF
Idaho In March, 1880, and the appoint
ment was hailed with Joy by the people
oil Idaho.
In his personal characteristics Colonel
Shoup is q man to win and hold u host
of friends. Genial and kindly by nature,
honest, true to his convictions OF execu.
tive ability, he combines those essential
qualifications that make a man leader,
while yet one of the people-a true
American
MR.. SWEETS CAREER.
Willis Sweet WAS born in Grand Isle
county, Vermont, January ], 1856. At
the breaking out of the civil war MIR.
Sweets father entered the army and
was killed early in the war. With an
older sister, Mr.. Sweet cams, while yet a
lad, to Lincoln, Neb., where his sister
obtained n position as teacher in the
public schools, while young Sweet
sold papers on the street and
entered as an apprentice In print
ing office to support himself After
completing his apprenticeship he en-
tered law Office, and read law while at
tending the state university, which had
just opened in Nebraska at that time.
He took AN elective course in the uni
yersity. Six years ago he came to Mos
COW, Idaho, where lie has lived ever
since engaging in the practice of law.
Mr.. Sweet was one of the membe
that drafted tie state constitution of
Idaho, and by his wise coun-
sells aud able service on the
stump contributed in no small degree
to make Idaho state. He was ap-
pointed United States attorney about
eighteen months ago, and on the death
of Judge Logan was placed on the bench
Us one of the associate judges, which
place lie filled with signal ability.
Mr.. Sweet is II man of the people, his
suavity of manner and kindness of heart
draw all men to him. He ranks among
the first orators of the state, and his in
timate knowledge of the wants of the
people of Idaho eminently fit him for the
position OF the first represen tative in the
halls of congress.
, 1890-08-28
A FRIGHTFUL DISASTER.
Four Men Killed by a Runaway Train
at Emigrant Gap.

EMIGRANT GAP, CAL, Aug. 22.-Tbis
morning at Cascade, an air brake train
standing at the summit leaked, and the
caboose and several cars started OH the
down grade. At the base the train
crashed into a freight, killing Con-
ductors Kinsley and Connolly, and
Brakemen Beaver and Levir, and badly
injuring couple of others. The Cas-
cade station was thrown down precip-
itous hill, and it and seven cars were
piled up in a mass. The Atlantic ex-
press and overland flyer were warned in
time to avoid a more frightful disaster.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
A serious freight wreck occurred here
early this morning. No. 10 was stand
ing ut the summit with the air brakes
set, while tho engines went after more
cars. The air leaked, and the hand
brakes not being set up. the caboose and
several cars started down the grade.
When the runaway train reached Cas-
cade freight No. % was pulling in ON
side track, all but the ca
boose and one car clearing the main
track. The runaway ttain struck, and
wreck resulted. Conductor Kingsley,
of No. ID, and Conductor Connolly and
Brakemen Beaver and Levi, of No. 23.
were killed, and 1t is understood that
one or two others were badly hurt. The
station, small structure, was thrown
down precipitous hill, but the operator
asleep in the house escaped. The snow
sheds were demolished for some dis
tance. Nineteen cars are piled up in n
mass. Wrecking trains are clearing
away the debris.
, 1890-08-28

III congress as un-American and cal
culeted to impede the progress and ad-
Vancement OF the country in its most
material interests, aud We commend the
action of the republican party and its
leaders In congress in meeting and do
molishing such O policy In O summary
and eifectual manner.
Resolved, That in tho settlement of
the Mormon question tho republican
party has passed and enforced laws, at
once liberal, comprehensive and just,
and we pledge ourselves to rigid en-
forccment of the election laws and the
enactment of snch other laws as may be
necessary for the suppression OF Nor
monism and the protection OF the purity
of the ballot.
A MINORITY RESOLUTION.
A minority resolution was reported
MS follows:
Resolved, That 1t Is the sense OF this
convention that justice to all parts of the
state required that one of the United
states senators to be elected by the first
legislature of the state should be from
Northern Idaho.
This minority addition to the
resolution was ably supported by
Messrs. o'Rourke, Clagett and McCon-
nell. and was passed by vote of 81 to
30.
The convention then took recess un-
I'll o'clock T.. NJ.
, 1890-08-28
SHOUP AND SWEET.
Both Unanimously Nominated at TIL
Afternoon Session.

Both Unanimously Nominated at tho
Afternoon Session.
When Chairman Watkins raped the
convention to order at o. clock the ex-
pectation and interest of the large au-
dience assembled was at the highest
pitch, in view of the fact that the state
ticket would be nominated at this ses-
sion. Ii was determined that the con-
vention should vote by ballot. The
chair appointed Messrs. Hyndman and
Jones, of Shoshone, Green, of Latah,
and Winters, of Bingham, as tellers.
Mr.. Price then stepped to the pla tform,
and in a five minutes speech presented
the name OF George l.. Shoup for gov
ernor as "a man who stood prominent
in Idaho, splendid of physique, honor
able in private and public life, the brave
soldier, the noble citizen, whose bright
life shines abroad among the people as a
sun blaZes in the sky"
The nomination of George l.. Shoup
was received with loud cheers. and was,
on tho motion of Mr.. Perkins, of AL
turas, made unanimous by a rising
vote.
With three cheers Mr.. Shoup was es-
corted to the platform, amid the wild
shouts of the crowd, and in accepting
the nomination, said that in accepting
the high honor conferred upon him, he
would take the leadership of his party
At the unanimous request of the conven-
ton. He paid high tribute to the
national republican party for its record
on silver, on lead and ON statehood, and
urged upon all harmonious work for the
| success of the republican party.
HIn N nf WiIItu e.
representative was eloquently presented
by W. J. Mcconnell, OF Latah. He
referred TO Mr.. Sweet as "a gent lsmnn
who is well known to all as one who,
while yet In the blush and vigor OF early
manhood, has by his unhinching
endeared himself to the hearts of all
men, regardless of party, a man who
will look after the interests of all sections
one who in the hour of peril stood loyal
to our country's ilag."
The nomination of Mr.. Sweet was
made unanimous by rising vote, and
was hailed with cheers.
Mr.. Sweet, i'll accepting the nomina-
tion, paid tribute to the national re-
publican party for its brilliant record
ON silver, lead and statehood. He was
proud to he in the ranks OF such men
as Lincoln, Grant, Sherman and Har-
rson, with its long record of noble
deeds. He thanked the convention Tor
the honor conferred, and said he would
labor hard for grand republican vic
toIy.
Hon. n. b. Wiley, of Idaho county,
was presented 10y |. >. Weller, for the
position of lieutenant governor. and the
nomination was made Unanimous.
The following were also nominated:
For secretary ot state, Major A. J. Pink
ham. of Alturas; for state auditor,
George Robethan, OF Bingham; for state
treasurer, Frank K. Coffin, OF Boise City.
The convention then adjourned until
5 O'clock Z. NJ.
, 1890-08-28
A FAMILY ROW.
Quite n Sensation at tho Quincy
House, Boston.


BosToN, Aug. 22.-D. w. Gilmore, OF
San Francisco, created something of a
sensation in the Quincy house last night
by demanding of the clerks protection
from nervous little gentleman, who
proved to be Il. A. Sanborn, of Hal
lowell, Me. Gilmore said that Sanborn
intended to shoot him. While Gilmore
was talking Sanborn disappeared. Five
years ago Gilmore married Sanborn's $
sister, who was worth 100000. The
match was most vigorously opposed by
Sanborn. Mrs. Gilmore died four
months ago in San Francisco, leaving
daughter. According to Gilmore, he
came to Boston few days ago to see his
brother-in-law, bringing his child with
him. Last evening he met Sanborn by
appointment, and went to the latter's
room. He had scarcely entered the
room when Sanborn struck him and
locked the door, putting the key in his
pocket. He then, according to Gil
more, produced bulldog revolver
and demanded that his victim
sign quit claim to his wfe's property,
and al SO agree TO give the child into
Sanborn's keeping. Gilmore did as he
was ordered to, writing his rcnunciation
on the back of a large business card.
Gilmore says that Sanborn then went to
the Quincy house with him to get tho
child. When they reached the hotel
Gilmore informed him that he would
not keep his agreement, and then fol-
lowed his appeal for protection. Gilmore
later demanded protection from the
police, but they declined to interfere in
what they called family row.
Sanborn was seen later by reporter.
He was very bitter against Gilmore, and,
while admitting the private interview
with him when he locked the door,
denies that he coerced Gilmore in the
slightest degree, and says that Gilmore
voluntarily offered to write the quit
claim, which he showed to the reporter.
, 1890-08-28
THE PICK OF FORTY.
How an Ola Oregon Farmer Captured
Frisky Maiden

PORTLAND, Or, Aug. 22.-Cupid has
captured Farmer w. X, Jones, of Marion,
who was bunooed out of 5000 recently
by sharpers who knew ne wanted wife
and put up q job on him. A few days
ago his children applied for guardian
for him. This morning, Jones,
who is 70, married Miss Cynthia
Ella Harbin at the residence of
Mr. Brenan at No, South Fourth street,
Justice Wood performing the ceremony
and the Brenans acting as witnesses.
The lady is fair, frisky and thirty, and
is said to be happy in her choice. She is
quite belle, and think Jones just too
pert Jones is credited with saying that
he had his pick out of forty, and that
Miss Harbin was the best of the lot.
, 1890-08-28
LIVED BUT TWO HOURS.


PORTLAND, Or, Aug. %. - To-day
George Brown, an engine wiper and fire
man for the Union Pacific, was run over
by switch engine and had both legs
horribly manged. Brown was engaged
IN uncoupllng freight cars, when he lost
his footing, and iell between the cars and
the front of the engine. He shouted to
the engineer, "Pm caught" who in
stantly reversed tine engine, but too late
to save the poor fellows life. He lived
only few hours. Brown Was 20 years
old, unmarried, and lived in East Port
land. The coroner's jury exonerates
the engineer from all blame.
, 1890-08-28
CHINESE IN PANAMA.
The habitvnts Come to the Conciu-
sion That They Must Go.

PANAMA, Aug. 15.--Since the flourish
ing days OF the canal boom the isthmus
has been overrun with Chinese immi-
grants and at last the natives have
taken it into their heads that these
gentle heather are more harm than BEN
eft to the country, and that influx had
better be put stop to. With this OBJ
ject in view, an anti-Chinese society has
been established. Through the efforts
OF this society, memorial numerously
signed has been forwarded to the ma
tional government, praying for the en-
actment of anti-Chinese laws. During
an anti-Chinese demonstra Sunday
several Cinnamon we're pretty roughly
handled
, 1890-08-28
WILSON'S CHANCES.
Sheriff McGrrw Says He WIN surely
BE Kenomiuated.

SEATTLE, WASH, Aug. 2l.-Upon the
return OF Sheriff McGraw, of King coun.
ty, from the OF the state repub-
lcan committee meeting at Olympia, he
was asked his opinion of the congress
sional contest. Mr.. McGraw is regarded
Us one OF the best posted men in the
state upon politics, but Is usually cau-
tious In expressing his opinions. He
was very emphatic in his declaration
that John l.. Wilson would be renonii-.
mated, and probably by acclamation.
He declined to speak of the chairman
ship of the committee, as the resigna-
ton Of John II. Convey had not been
accepted. There will be new commit
tee elected at the convention at Tacoma
Septembe 25 and of this 1t is thought
that McGraw will be the chairman.
, 1890-08-28
FROM wALLA wALLA.
The Wheat Crop Said to Average
Fifty Bushels--A Train Wreck.

WALLA WALLA, WASH, Aug. 2l.-En-
couraging reports are being received
from all parts OF the country as to the
big yield of wheat. John Davis, IL farm
er living on Cottonwood creek. several
miles south of town, was in the city to-
day, and states that the total yield OF
wheat on his l60-acre farm amounted to
S,640 bushels, an average OF ffty-four
bushels per acre. He also states that
all the farmers in his vicinity anticipated
realizing at least fifty bushels 10 the acre.
FIVE cents per bushel more is paid for
Walla Walla wheat than that raised in
the Palouse country, owing TO di ference
in freight rates. The rates are II cents
for Walla Walla wheat and t9Ia for that
from the Paiouse country.
Yesterday son of MIR. Parks, aged 7
years, living near Wilbur Or, was bitten
by a rattiesnake, and died before medical
aid could be procured.
The neighboring towns of Milton and
Freewater, Or, which are situated about
one mile apart, are at war over the loca-
tion of IA postoilice ut she latter place. A
Milton citizen states that the Frcewater
people sent to Washington to have tho
name of their postoflice changed
from New Walla Walla, and received
notice from tine department that the
name would be changed, if the consent
of the nearest postotlice was obtained.
Instead of applying to Milton they Sc
cured the signature OF n postmaster in a
neighboring town and sent In their ap-
plication, representing Milton TO be
point of no consequence, on stage line
and with no railroad facilities. Accord
ing to the gentleman they are nos
adding insult to injury by attempting to
have the name OF Milton railway station
changed to Freewater. A meeting of
the Freewater board of trade has been
held to consider the matter.
This afternoon ut Whitman station
the Union Pacific wesl-bound freight
was wrecked, an axle on the engine
breaking and destroying the track and
switches and delaying traffic Tor eight
hours. No one was hurt.
, 1890-08-28
LINCOLN COUNTY DEMOCRATS.
Delegates Elected to the state Con-
vontion Yesterday.

SPRAoUE, WASH, Aug. 23.--Ths DEM
cratic county convention met at IL \.
NJ. The necessary officers We're elected
and committees appointed. after which
the convention adjourned to p. NJ.
The convention was opened by Mayor Il.
b. Glascock, chairman Of the central
committee, who in an appropriate ad-
dress explained to the delegates the
reason for the call of the meeting TO be
to elect twelve delegates to the state
convention to assemble at Seattle. Ben
Ettleson was chosen chairman, Frank
Atkinson, of the Wilbur Register, secre-
tary. The meeting was spirited
throughout, q lively debate occurring on
one point brought to issue.
The following were elected delegates:
b. Is. Glascock, N. 7. Cation, 4. NJ.
Cooper, John Bartol, George 3. Brooke,
J. n. Sinder, Barney Fitzpatrick, Ben
Ettleson, w. 7. A. Wickhsin, Edward
Oshes, w. IT. Glascock, II. L. Benson.
Many votes were cast by proxy, the
farmers being too busy to come in.
, 1890-08-28
CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATS.
The State Convention Completes Its
List of Nominations.

SAN JosE, CAL, Aug. 22-The Fifth
congressional district convention to-day
renominated Thomas J. Clunie for con-
gress.
The democratic state convention COM
pleted its nominations to-day as fol-
lows: Associate justices of the supreme
court, Judge J. N. Coffee, of San Fran
cisco, and George A. Smith, of Los
Angeles; secretary of state, w. @. Hen
dricks; comptroller, John z. Dunn;
treasurer, Adam Herald; attorney gem
eral, w. c. Graves; surveyor general, s.
c. Boone; superintendent OF schools,
Henry q. Hall; clerk Of the supreme
court, j. l.. Spencer.
, 1890-08-28
JUDGE AND PAsTOR.
An Article In n Newspaper Causes .
Considerable Row.

GoLDENDALE, Wash, Aug. 22--Judgo
W. X. Dunbar last evening In the post
Office assaulted Elder c. +. Goode. of tho
Christian church, for an article sup
posed to have been written by him in
the Courier. Stepping up to Goode. he
asked him IL ho was tho author
of the article. Instead of reply
ing that ho was not, Goode
virtually assented by saying; "lt
don't make any difference to you
whether am or not" whereupon Mr..
Dunbar slapped him, and, during the
melee which followed. knocked him
down with n cane. All this time, after
1t became apparent that hostilities had
commenced, Mrs. Goode was seized with
Mysteries and kept up u continuous
screaming, and had to bc taken home by
some bystanders. Mr.. Dunbar was ar
rested, and. on waving examination,
was bound over to appear before the
next term of the superior court.
, 1890-08-28
THE HORSE STUMBLED,
And George Green Was Mortaiiy
wounded ON His Way to % Dance.

DEF CREEK FALLS, Aug. 23.--George
Green, son of Hoielkeeper Green, met
with a serious and probably fatal acci-
dent Thursday evening. While lie and
William Stevens were ca their way from
here to Medical Lake to attend dance,
Green's horse stumbled and fell, throw
ing him violently to tho ground. I'm
fortunately he struck upon his head
and shoulders, rendering him uncon-
sc ious. His companion endeavored to
take him upon his horse, but finding is
er, who brought him home In his buggy.
DR.. Melde, of Deep Greek, and physi-
clan OF Spokane Falls have been In at
tendance, but hold out little hope OF
recovery.
, 1890-08-28
FOUR PERSONS KILLED.
Car Sheds Blown Down During n
Severe Wind Storn.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 2L-During a
heavy storm which prevailed in this
vicinity this evening the southern wall
of the stable and car sheds used jointly
by the Twelfth and Sixteenth and
Tenth and Eleventh Street Passenger
Railway Companies was blown down,
carrying portion of the roof with 1t. and
smashing mum Der of cars. -Four persons
we're killed outright, and three SO badly
injured that they are not expected to
recover. Three Others were less seriously
injured, and ohe is missing Twenty or
more horses were killed.
The killed are: August Paul, driver !;
Mrs. August Paul; Charles Severn, con.
ductor; and Charles Fisher driver.
, 1890-08-28
the MILITIA of WASHINGTON.
General OBrien's Report Not Re-
ceived by the Department..

OLYMPIA, WASH, Aug. 22.-A dispatch
from Washington to the Post -Intelli-
gencer says: The last report made up
by the adjutant general of the army
showing the militia forces of the ooun-
try give no information about the mil
itia of Washington. The only refer
ence which he makes to the Washing
ton militia is: "Returns not received"
On being shown the above, General
0'Brien said: 81 forwarded my report
to the adjutant general Of the United
States army early last January, and arr
surprised that 1t has not been received"
, 1890-08-28
IN CENTRAL AMERICA.
The Terms OF the Treaty of Peace
Agreed Upon.

CRY OF MExIco, Aug. 22.-The Guat-
emalan minister says that the treaty be-
tween Salvador and Guatemala was
signed August 1S, Guatemala reserving
five days in which to ratify the conven-
tion's work. The conditions Of the
agreement are the retirement of Ezeta
from the presidency, that Ayala take
possession Of the presidency and order
an election for president, and that the
state of affairs existing before June % be
re.established.
, 1890-08-28

OTTAWA, Ont, Aug. 21.-The minister
of the interior arrived yesterday from q
trip to the Pacific coast, through Mani
toba and the Northwest. He reports ex-
cellent crops and an entire absence from
frost, and that business is brisk In an
ticipation Of big harvest
, 1890-08-28
Drowned while bathing.

PoRrLAsp. Or, Aug. 23-The intelli-
gence reached this city to-day Of the
drowning at Clatsop of william J. Nor
ris, clerk at Meier & Franks of this city.
Morris was in bathing, and, 1t 10 sup
posed, was taken with cramps, as he
was a good swimmer. His body has not
vet been recovered.
, 1890-08-28
nUNCO sTEERERs.


PoRr TOWNSEND. Wash, Aug. 2l.-
Bunco sharps continue to infest the
Sound packets on all lines. The latest
attempt made was yesterday, while the
City of kingston was on her way to
Victoria Among the passengers was
II. G. Macaulay, connected with one OF
the Victoria banks. When near Port
Townsend Macaulay was approached by
a neat-appearing stranger who invited
him to play q frie ndly gamo of casino
The stranger dealt himself four
fours and his opponent four
deuces. Then lao offered to
bet $50 that Macaulay could mot take
, 1890-08-28
The Cholera In spain,

MADRID. Aug. 22.-The cholera Is
spreading steadily along the Mediter-
ranean, north to Valencia, where there
are in tho neighborhood of twelve new
cases daily. The disease has appeared
in several villages in tho province Of
Toledo
, 1890-08-28
ADvICEs FROM JAPAN.
The Cholera Epidemic Making Great
Headway, Despite All Efforts.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 22.--The steamer
Oceanic this afternoon arrived from
Hong Kong and Yokohama. The Japan
ese papers state that the cholera is max
ing rapid headway throughout the coun-
try, despite the efforts of the govern-
ment to arrest its progress. The total
number of cases has been about 1900,
GO per cent, of which have died.
, 1890-08-28

the trick. The latter accepted tho
wager. The gambler built sixes with
his tours and Maceulay's deuces and won
the money. Macaulay then complained
to Captain Roberts who held tho
steamer until the arrival OF the police who
bluiied the sharpers into returning tho
money. Mncaulay would not prosecute,
and the sure thing man was released.
, 1890-08-28
Six Persons Killed.

READING, Penn, Aug. pa runaway
car on the Mt. Pennsylvania Gravity
road, which ascends the mountain here,
dashed down the five-mile declivity this
morning. Six persons were killed and
many wounded.
, 1890-08-28
PennsyIvnnia Prohibitionists.

HARRIsBURo. Penn, Aug. n. The
state prohibition convention to-day
nominated Charles w. Miller for COVER
nor, Charles Il. Hyatt for lieutenant
governor, and William I. Dunn secreta-
ry Of internal Affairs.
, 1890-08-28
The CHARLESTON.
Arrival of the Cruiser at Seattle to
- Obtain Goal.

SEATTLE, Wssh., Aug 23.-Ths man
of-war Charleston arrived here from
Port Townsend at @ o clock this evening.
As she steamed into the harbor all the
wharves and boats in sight were filled
with spectators eager to see the beautiful
vessel. A salute Of forty-four guns
was fired In welcome, and she returned
with twenty-one guns. A soon rs she
, 1890-08-28
The Cholera in Egypt.

CAIRO, Aug. 23-From Tnssdsy to
Thursday there were twenty eight deaths
from cholera, and forty-eight fresh cases
at Eltor.
, 1890-08-28
ADvICks FROM SAMOA.
The Natives Warmed Against Trying
20 keplace MataAfa.

MELBOURNE, Aug. 23.--Advices from
Samoa state that the consuls at Apia
have issued a proclamation in which
they warned the natives against enter
ing into any intrigues to replace KING
Mutaafa,
, 1890-08-28

Yesterday son of MIR. Parks, aged
years, living near Wilbur, Or, was bitten
by a rattiesnake, and died before medical
aid could be procured.