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Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-17
DOWN AN EMBANKMENT.
A PASSENGER TRAIN TAILS SIXTY
FOUR FEET.
The Rumor of Fatal Collision in
Iowa Officially Con.radioted.

ATLANTA, Ga, Jan. 16.-News has
been received from Madison, of a wreck
on the Covington and Macon road, in
which the Athens passenger train was
thrown down sixty-four foot embank-
ment. Ten persons were injured, but
none fatally.
MINNEAPoLIs, Jan. l6.--A special to
the Tribune from Girard, Ia, says: The
west bound passenger train on the Chi
cago, Milwaukee and st. Paul road
zcallided with freight near here to-
night. Nine persons were killed and
three fatally injured. The accident was
causedby an operator failing to deliver
train order.
CHICAGO, Jan. 1.-THE superintend-
ent's Office Of the st. Paul road in this
city, at 2 2o'clock this morning, reports.
after having inquired over the COM
rany's wires to the various division
headquarters, that there has been no
wreck anywhere on the road. The
opinion was expressed that the story of
the wreck originated with the striking
station agents. s,r
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-17
IN THE HOUSE.

Pensions Voted to Generals Banks and
Sfgel-Other Proceedings.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-In the house
today resolution was adopted giving
the silver pool committee leave to sit
during the sessions OF the house, and
granting it power to conduct the inves-
tigation outside OF Washington, if desir-
able.
The house then went into committee
OF the whole on the District of Columbia
appropriation bill.
Rogers, of Arkansas, took occasion to
discuss the silver bill, and warned his
Republican friendsswho threw obstacles
in the way of free coinage that they
would have to crawl in the dust to get
back into popular sympathy.
Shively, of Indiana, spoke in opposi-
ton to the shipping bill, and Langston,
OF Virginia, made a strong speech in
support Of the elections bill.
No progress was made with the Dis
'trict OF Columbia bill, and the commit
tee rising, the house took recess, the
evening session to be for private pension
bills.
The house at the evening session
passed bill granting a pension of $50
month to General Franz Sigel, and
one granting pension of 500 month
to General Nathaniel p. Banks. The pass
age of the latter bill was greeted with
general applause on both sides of the
house.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-17

unarmed, intending to visit the agency
at the invitation OF Red Cloud. When
they met the troops they anticipated no
trouble. There was constant friendly
intercourse between the soldiers and
the Indians, even the women shaking
hands with the officers and men. The
demand for their arms was a surprise to
the Indians, but the great majority
chose to submit quietly. The tepees
had already been searched, and large
number OF guns and hatchets confis-
Gated, when the searching of the per-
sons Of the men began. The women saw
they, too, were searched, and their
knives (Which they always carry for do
mestic purposes) taken from them. A
number of the men had surrendered
their rihessand cartridge belts, when one
young man described by the Indians as
good-for-nothing young fellow fred
single shot. This called forth yolley
from the troops, and firing and confu-
sion became general. 81 do not credit
the statement made by some," SAYS
Mrs. Goodale, "that the women carried
arms and participated actively in the
fight. The weight of testimony is over
whelmingly against this supposition.
There may have been one or two isolated
cases OF this kind, but there is no doubt
that great majority of the women and
children, as well as a number of I'M
armed men, had no thought Of anything
but fight. They were pursued up the
ravines and shot indiscriminately by,
soldiers. The killing OF women and
children was in part unavoidable,
owing TO the confusion, but / think
there1s no doubt that in many cases it
ywaRde hberate. Parties who visited the
battle field January lat report that
nearly all the bodies of the men were
lying close to Big Foot's tent, while
women and children were scattered
along distance of two miles from the
scene of the encOunter'' -
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-17
BAsEBALL WAR ENDED.
The Players League Absorbed by tn,
National and American.

The Players League Absorbed by the
National and American.
New YORK, Jan. 16.-The baseball
war is at an end, and the prospects for a
successful season are excellent. Tonight
the National league, American associa-
tion and the remnant OF the Players
league, in joint session, were formed
into two leagues, absorbing the players
and admitting the Western association
to new national agreement. Boston,
Chicago. Philadelphia players league)
and Washington were admitted to the
American association in place of Roch-
ester, Syracuse, Toledo and the Athletics.
The American association bought out
Rochester for $500, Toledo, for $500,
and Syracuse for 500. The Boston
American club must charge so cents ad-
mission. All the Players league sheep
must return to the folds where they
were reserved, but undoubtedly many
Of them will be allowed to stay where
theyare. Everybody was in the best OF
4humor. The new agreement provides
for board Of three, which shall control
the workings of the associations. It
destroys the sales system and blacklist,
but continues the reserve rule in effect.
Players whose salaries are not paid,
may secure release from the clubs
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-17
CABLE FLASHES.

Leon Delibas, the noted composer, is
dead.
Charles Bradlough, M. p, and Prof.
John Tyndall are seriously i'll.
Mrs. Mills, mother-in-law of Clark E.
Carr, United States minister TO Den
mark, died at Copenhagen.
La Lanterne announces that the
French government has not promised to
support the new Panama canal scheme.
Minister Lincoln has returned to
London. The report that Blaine will
communicate with Lord Salisbury
through Lincoln on the Bering sea ques-
ton, is not confirmed.
The Irish registrar general, in his re-
port on the potato crop of Ireland, an
nounces that 780, 1901 acres were planted
in 1890, as against 787 ,234 the, preceding
year, and the yield decreased 1,O37 ,193
tons.
Representatives of the orthodox
Hindoos held a meeting in Calcutta to
formally protest against the fovern-
ment's bill amending the marriage code,
by raising the age of consent from 10
years to IL.
The comte Of the reichstag, having the
matter in charge, has approved OF the
abolition OF the sugar tax, provided
bounties are maintained until all the
countries interested have concurred in
the abolition.
The London Chronicle urges the gov
ernment to strengthen the navy in the
Pacific, SO as to guard British subjects
in Chile. The paper adds that nothing
should be neglected while the difficulty
with America and the trouble in the
south exists,
Sedullah Aasha, the Turkish ambassa-
dor at Vienna, attempted suicide with
illuminating gas and will probably die.
1t is believed family troubles was the
cause, as his wife is suffering from an
incurable disease, and his daughter re-
Gently went insane.
At a private meeting Of the national
committee in Dublin, (Healy in the
chair) it was decided TO form a national
federation and invite branches OF the
the National league opposing Parnell to
affiliate themselves and be controlled by
a council of sixty-one Members.
The explosion of illumatiing gas on
Liverpool road, in London, caused q
house crowded with dodgers to catch
fire. IA panic ensued, during which Q
man and boy were fatally injured by
jumping from an upper window. One
child is known to have been burned tc
death, and other children are reported
missing.
| The British government is being ap.
preached with view Of consolidating
the British North American colonies
into federation for commercial pur
poses. The proposal embraces the sug
gestion that Great Britain shall give tt
Canada the government of her British
North America colonies, exclusive o
New Fouhdland, thus transferring Of
| centralizing the general management Il
Ottawa, in place Of the colonial office 81
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-17
COLORADO SENATOR'S.
Teller and Wolcott Eat Their Dish of,
Crow (.racafuI1y

Teller and wolcott Eat Their Dish of
Crow Gracefully.
DENVER, Jan. 16.-Governor Routt to-
day received a telegram from Senators
Teller and Wolcott, saying: ''The tele-
gram signed by yourself and others.
urging acquiesence in ex-senator Hills
nomination as monetary commissioner,
received. HilPs nomination was in
tended, as is everywhere recognized, as
an affront to the Colorado senators
for their course respecting silver;
but whatever may be our per-
sonal differences, we have concluded
to request his confirmation, being ami
mated by desire to further the true in
terests of Colorado. We fear if Mr.. Hills.
rejected, some mono-metallist would be
appointed in his stead"
The senators also request the governor
and other signers of the telegram to Join,
in an earnest effort to reconcile the un-
happy differences now existing in the
Colorado house of representatives.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-17

O'Clock no senator had presented him.
self, in compliance with the request,
and it looked as if quorum might not be
secured.
A quorum was finally secured at 2 80
a. m. German moved that further pro-
eeedings be dispensed with. Rejected.
Then when the senate attempted to
resume business, it was discovered that
two or three senators had slipped out
again. Some sent word that they were
ill and could not come.
At Ais a. IN. there was no quorum
and no signs of adjournment.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-17
The Trouble in. Chile.

LONDON, Jan. 16.-An unsigned dig
patch from Iquique, presumably sent by
Lloyd's agent, says the navy has given
notice that it will enforce the blockade
at Pisagua and Galeta Buene, commenc-
ing January 25th. A telegram received
by way of Buenos- Ayres says
a number OF naval rebels disembarked
at Coquimbo, and that troops were try
ing to surround and isolate them from
the loyal districts. The dispatch says
President Balmaceda has issued mani
festo energetically asserting his author
ity and refuting the insurgents preten-
sions.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-17

An effort made to hold revolutionist
meeting in Paris ended in complete
failure, owing to the presence of crowd
of Boulangists, who conducted them
selves in most disorderly manner.
Goblet, on rising to speak, was assailed
with insulting vociferations and finally
quilted the theater. Voices of other
speakers were also drowned in uproar,
and finally the noisy assembage dis
persed.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-17

A severe storm is prevailing again in
Germany. From Spain come reports of
more snow storms and renewal of the
recent severe frosts. There are dis
patches from France of similar import.
In the north of France, wolves are MAX
ing their appearance around the villages,
and hunting parties are being organized
to exterminate them.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-17

ments of the kind in the United States.
At 80 a.. m. the six story carpet and
plush mill, the wool storage house and
the Brussels carpet mill have been COM
pletely destroyed. The fire is still burn
ing fiercely, but is believed to be under
control. The loss will probably aggre-
gate 500, 700.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-17
INGALLS,, FOKLoRN HOPE.
A Plan Laid to Have Him Appointed
senator.

senator.
KANSAS Cry, Jan. 16.--A special to
the Times from Topeka, Kansas, says:
Sensational developments in the sem
atorial fight may be expected. The
Farmers Alliance in caucus last night
decided to unseat seven Republican
members OF the lower house,
and seat seven contestant Far
mers' Alliance candidates. When this
TACT became known to the Republicans
Of the senate, it is said they decided to
adjourn the senate on the very day the
Republicans OF the lower house are un-
seated. The adjournment will be sine
die, and will prevent the holding of
joint session to elect senator. The
choice of senator to succeed Ingalls,
will then devolve upon Governor Hum
phreys, who, it is said, will name In
gals.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-17
A Lar0e Rahel. Enrce.

BUENos AyREs, Jan. 16.-A large rebel
force is said to be assembled in Entire
Rios, city OF 100000 inhabitants. The
telegraph llnes have been cut, and ma
tional troops have been sent to suppress
the revolutionary outbreak.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-17
THE woUNDED KNEE FIGHT.
Elaine GOOdale Says the Indians Wore
- Not Much to Blame.

Not Much to Blame.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-The commits
sioner of Indian affairs has received
from Elaine Goodale, supervisor OF edu-
cation at Pine Ridge, report of the
battle at Wounded Knee. She says her.
information is chiefly from Indian pris-
oners engaged in it, and persons who
afterwards visited the scene. The sur
vivors Of Big Foot's band are unanimous
in the Statements that the Indians did
not deliberately plan resistance. TWAS
not 3 war party. Many a them were
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-17
LILLlAN owEN DEAD.
The Atmosphere of Salt Lake Seems TO
Be Fatal to Actresses.

Be Fatal to Actresses.
CHICAGO, Jan. 16.-Miss Lillian Owen,
Of the Sol Smith Russell. company, who
was journeying eastward from San Fran
cisco to wed Mr.. Charles Kent, OF the
Stuart Robson company, died here to-
day after short illness, of pneumonia.
She was was taken i'll at Salt Lake, but
managed to continue her journey until
she reached Chicago. consultation Of
physicians at Salt Lake advising that
she come on here. Her sister and
mother, who came from San Francisco
with the company, were present when
she died. The body will be embalmed
and shipped to San Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-17
A MIDNIGHr BLAZE.
Large Carpet Mills Destroyed by Fire At
Phflad eIDhia

PHiLADEnrIIIA, Jan. 16.- Fire broke
out az late hour tonight in the carpet
''s as q q fSd goh and lanes pGbs9n % a q the
city. The carpet mill is located in the
composing one oi The largeat estabhshs
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-17
Citrus Prizes.

MARYsvILLE, Jan. 16.-Butte county
received the first prize at the citrus fair;
Yolo, second; Sutter, third; Placer,
fourth. Thermalito gets the premium
for navel oranges
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-17

when are in arrears for fifteen days.
Many important changes will be made,
all looking for the elevation of the game,
and Justice and harmony as between
players, managers and capitalists.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-17
srs1 xcnEApesr eLoIhlGN

n TAGNETS strange things and scientists don't
~ quite understand them yet. They have mysterious
of attraction which have not been explained Our
magnets are QUALITY, FIT, DURABILITY and POP
ULAR PRICES, and constant endeavor to PLEASE
OUR CUSTOMERS. We permit Misrepresentation,
and always ready make right any errors that may
Our has beer built the foundation of
MERIT, and we propose to keep up standard.
Just offering STRONG MAGNET in
the way Of SPECIAL PRICES in order to reduce our
stock much possible prior receiving Spring
Stock Don't fail the lines of Suits we exhibit this
week in middle window for $1o.oo $I2.5o $500,
$50 and $4,000; all suits that worth money.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-15

The NEWS wants two hundred new
subscribers by lst day Of 0ctober-a
modest want, and its friends can give
1t that number by one fourth of them
sending an extra copy back to friends
or kindred in the states.
Now that our wheat is going abroad
the gold that preceded it by few
months will be returning ia payment
for 1t.
Rev. John Dawson will hold ser
vices AZ the school house. Blackfoot,
Sunday morning at III o'clock and
evening at 8 o'clock, to which the
public is cordially invited.
Lazy Joe, our Indian philosopher,
is taking his summer outing. We are
counting on big talk from Joe when
he returns, particularly on the muck
a-muck department of the general
government.
Jay Gould is reported greatly ben
efitted by Idaho climate and water.
Suppose we offer him a seat in the
next Legislature as an inducement to
remain over and get a perfect cure.
Couldn't We sell climate at profit
then.
Dippel tickled the eye of Black
footers with the sight OF some fine
melons and eantaloupes this week,
the FIRST in the market He will have
a car load soon. Then you can ill
Your watering mouth with. water
melon.
The declamatory contest of the
ladies OF the w q. T. U. at the NJ. Il.
church, Tuesday evening, developed
this fact The Blackfoot Union has
lady speakers, who, for ease, grace
and pleasant manner of speaking, are
equal 10 the best sent out by any
state union or even 10 any BY the
national union.
The Idaho House has changed
hands, Mr. ii. u. Garletz, proprietor
having sold the same to Messrs John
son Bros. The tranfer will take place
the FIRST Of the coming week. The
House, wo undertand. will remain
open to the public. Mr., Garletz and
family will return TO his Snake river
ranch.
St. Teresa's Academy, Boise City.
has an "ad" in to-day's News. This
is an Idaho institution OF learning.
Our Boise friends who know it best
speak OF il in the highest terms OF
comnendation. Ii has been success
ful from its beginning To meet its
growing patronage the good Sisters
have been forced 10 begin the cree
tion OF a larger and more commodious
building. THE NEws is pleased to
note its prosperity and growth and
hopes its Idaho friends will keep it
well to the front.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-15
Temperance Services.

w. G. n. U, Gospel Temperance meeting to
be held on the West Side, Sunday evening,
August 1eth, at 1880.
Presiding Officer, Mrs. Il. Nj. Parsons.
Singing, hymn, Congregation.
Gospel Reading, Mrs. y. II. Ericsson.
Hymn, Congregation.
Pray err Mr. q. h. Wintle.
Hymn. Congregation,
Opening Address. Geo. Nj. Watson.
Recitation, Miss Matte Parsons
Recitation, Harry Howell.
Recitation, Seven Little BOYS
Recitation, Miss Nettte Adams.
Faith, Hope and Charity. Three Young Ladies'
Recitation. Alex Walker,
Recitation, Josie Larocaue.
'sOur Country" Six Boys,
Recitation, Mrs. G. Laliberty.
Select Reading, Mrs, Larocquc.
Recitation, Pearl Wilson.
Recitation, Matte keeler.
Paper on "our National Curse" Mrs. Duncan
Collection Speech, Mrs. ]. :. Watson.
Temperance DoxoloEy.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-15

and impassionate manner, "The Ohio
Crusade. telling the story, in pleas
ing verse, of the memorable move
ment that resulted in the organization
Of the now famous w. c. 7. u.
Little Dot Cherry then sang a
pathetic song, @The Drunkard's Child /"
Her voice is as clear and sweet as
a song-birds and she sang with rare
expression for one so young.
1.-THE Maniac Mother" was then
splendidly rendered by Miss McPher-
son, who told in thrilling tones the
old, old story of womans broken
heart and blighted hopes a once
happy home ruined by drink.
After pleasing solo, "Juanita" by
Miss Inez Wright, Mrs. Holbrook re-
cited with much pathos and feeling,
the beautiful poem, "Just AS / Am, I"
in which the repentant drunkard
brings to his Saviour, "a broken and
a contrite heart"
1.-The City Church." a serio-cumic
narrative by an old "backwoodsman"
Of the sinful goings on of city folks
was given in bright and graphic
style by Mrs. Reeves.
Mrs. Osborn then gave a realistic
rendering of "Poorhouse Man." de-
picting the terrible heart sorrow Of a
drunkard's mother, the saddest thing
on earth
Mr.. Beale sang solo "Molly and
the Baby" with good effect and the
audience then voted as to which recl-
tation had been best rendered. Miss
Mcpherson received the highest num-
ber of votes and the audience depart
ed hoping that the future holds more
treats of this kind in store for Black
foot
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-15
A sort snap.

Il. S. Chase, OF this city, who is
working the Penitcntiary stone quarry
at Boise on a contract, employs Is
convicts for whom he pays the State
90 cents per day, besides percentage
OF the stone quarried amounting to 10
cents per man per day. This beats
even Chinese cheap labor all to smash,
and our townsman should get rich at
that rate OF wages. Especially as such
a 'soft snap" cannot last very long
not IL the labor unions get to know
Of Wood River Times.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-15

A man down in Texas found sl7,
900 in Mexican gold doubloons the
other day. 1t is supposed the Mexi.
cans hid it there in their invasion in
1886. Ii was IN an old pot on the
bank of creek and was washed up
by heavy rains.
Two car loads OF horses were ship.
ped from this point the first of the
week.
Patsy Kinney, ex-sheriff of Alturas
county has been sued for $4,000
back rations due the county.
Prof. Danford will reach Blackfoot
the latter part OF next week.
Oxford will build a good school
house; proposals for bids are called
for in The News to-day.
Emigrants from bleeding Kansas
still face the setting sun: several
families passed through Blackfoot
on TO Oregon yesterday.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-15
Card of Thanks.

The undersigned begs to extend her
sincere thanks to her friends and
who saved her ranch houses
from burning Tuesday afternoon at
the time of the fire that destroyed
some of the outbuildings. She will
ever feel grateful for the timely help.
EMILY WARREN
Blackfoot, Idaho, Aug. 15, 1891.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-15
The Ladies' Contest.

The NJ, Il. church of Blackfoot was
filled with a brilliant audience on last
Tuesday evening TO listen to what we
hope will prove TO be the first of a
series of elocutionary contests, that
are planned to take place during the
fall and winter.
After the usual opening exercises,
Mrs. Biethan recitcd in an eloquent
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-15
SEA BATHING loco MILES FROM
THE SEA.
At Garfield Beach.

The famous health resort, Garfield
Beach, ON Great Salt Lake, eighteen
miles from Salt Lake City, is reached
via the Union Pacific, ''The Overland
Route, and is now open.
This is the only real sand beach on
Great Salt Lake, and is one the finest
bathing and pleasure resorts in the
West.
For complete description of Garfield
Beach and Great Salt Lake send to II.
l., Lomax, Gen'l Pass. and Ticket
Agent, Omaha, for copies of Sights
and Scenes in Utah, or glimpse of
Great Salt Lake
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-15
DanilSOn 5 Bargains
Note the Prices /:

ChiIdren's shoes from 10 cents
TO sl.50 per pair.
Ladies' shoes from $3.50 TO
$500 per pair
Childrn's plush caps 40 cents.
Boys skull caps 80 cents
GeEt's half hose from 10 TO 65
cents.
Children's long hose, 3 pans
for 25 cents aud upward
Gents shirts 20 cents, si.O0
sl25, e2,0O, s2 so and $500.
silk shirts sl0O each. Gents
gloves OF all grades and prices.
Special bargains in embroid-
cries, from 70 II cents per yard
And many other valuable bar.
galns Call early aud gc, FIRST
choice.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-15

Standard Corsets at Mrs, Barnhart's.
Go and see the latest styles in hats
at Mrs. Barnharts.
Special line of Corsets at so cents
at Mrs Barnhart's.
The celebrated "Boss of the Road"
riveted 0veralls, only as cents a pair
at Bunting's.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-15
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN 10 THE TAX
~ payers Of Bingham county, Idaho. That
the Board Of County Commissioners win meet
at Blackfoot on August 24th, 1891, as Board
OF Equalization.
NJ pATRIE
Clerk OF Board County Com .nissioners.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-15
New Millinery.

take pleasure IN saying to my lady
friends that have just received a
stock of New Millinery; those wishing
to get bargains as well as new stylish
goods must call early and get choice.
Mrs. HoLBRooK.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-15

Proposals for Bids for BuIIding School
House.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BIZ RECEIv-
- ed by the undersigned until one O'Clock
y. m, August 24th, 1891, for the building and
furnishing OF all material except timber and
lumber, OF a school house. at oxford, Idaho.
according 10 plan now in my office. The work
will include foundation OF rock work and
making and laying of dobe in the exterior
walls.
BY order OF the Board Of School Trustees of
Oxford District No. /.
JOHN w. BAKER,
Clerk ot Board.