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The Portland daily press., 1893-12-12
Local Weather Report.

Portland, Me-, December 1.-THE local
signal office records as to the weather,
the following:
s a. m.-Barometer. 29.S94; thermome.
ter, 1872; dew point, 13; humidity, 10
wind. w; velocity, 27: weather, clear.
8p. m.-Barometer.ss 80. .207; thermome.
ter. '10.8 dew point, 2: humidity, So
wind, w; velocity, 4: weather. clear.
The mean daily thermometer. IA: max
imum thermometer. 1879; minimum ther-
mometer, 90; maximum velocity of
wind, 30, SW; total precipitation. 600
inch.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-12
is SHE MISTRESS OF THE SEAS?
England Afraid That Her Supremacy Ii
in Danger.

IN Danger.
London, December 1.-THE Graphic
today publishes an interview with Admi-
raj of the Fleet, Sir q. Z. p. Hornby, first
and principal aide de camp to the Queen.
Admiral Horribly says that Great Britain
could not h Id the Mediterranean with
its present fleet. Unless the British
force is stronger than the French force,
the british in the event of war are bound
to be beaten, for the French officers and
seamen of today know their work as well
and have as good ships as the British.
Furthermore, they have the better
Strategic position, holding, as they do,
both sides of the Mediterranean. They
have an impregnable dock yard and
arsenal at Toulon, with ineXhaustible
supplies in their rear. Tunis gives them
half dozen fortified harbors. Bizerta
in that country, which the French were
pledged not to fortify, has become ex-
tremely strong, and can afford shelter to
q large feet 1t is through this gauntlet
that the British will have to pass on
their way to Malta, which is not nearly
as strong as it might be. Gibraltar,
Admiral Hornby adds, is still worth
holding.
LII mas QSlcCUS III IUS w oil ~ VI oOGhS, DQU
the Rock itself is impregnable. Egyptian
harbors are worth little, but Famagosta,
in the Island of Cyprus is capable of be-
ing converted into a great coaling depot,
where a fleet could always be sheltered.
Speaking of the armament of warshps,
Admiral Hornby says that moderate
sized guns of about 25 tons each are the
best. Each gun should be separately
protected, thus making it little fortress
in itself.
The Graphic gives the opinion of an
admiralty expert, who says that Great
Britain must be strong in ironclads and
twice as strong in cruisers as any two
other powers. To attain this she must
build within four years thirty ironclads
of.different types. 33 cruisers and so tor
pedo boats. The personnel of the navy
must also be increased from 10, 900 to so. :
600 officers and men to Immediately rein
force the Mediterranean feet and make
it equal to the com bined French and
Russian fleets. The estimated cost of the
building programme here outlined is
81, 500, 900 pounds
The president of the Associated Cham
bers of Commerce has written to the
admiralty urging it to accelerate the
constru ction of adequate additions to
the naval forces.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-12
"MY COM MISSIONER" -"

Senator ,HOar Demands an Explanation
of His Remarkable Performances.
Washington, December 11.-In the ab-
sence of the Vice Preident today the
Senate was presided over by MIR. Harris
Democrat), of Tennessee. Mr.. Hoar in
troduced resolution asking by what
authority Commissioner Blount had
been appointed, and proceeded to COM
ment upon the fact that information
which had been given to the Senate un-
der the seal of confidence, Had been
supplied by the State Department to the
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-12
TIE WEATHER.,
Local Shows.

Boston, December 11.-Local forecast
for New England for Tuesday: Local
SHOWS; warmer; south to east winds.
Fair and colder Wednesday.
Washington, December 11.-For New
England for Tuesday: Fair; except
snow hurries in Vermont and the west
ern portions Of Massachusetts, and Con-
necticut; warmer; winds shifting to
southeast and increasing Signals dis.
played at Portland and Eastport.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-12
STOLE SIXTY THOUSAND. !
The Salem Bank Defalcation Three Times
the Amount Supposed.

Salem, December 11.-Sixty thousand
dollars will not make good the pecula-
tions of Clarence Murphy, the fugitive
teller of thesSalem savings bank.
When the finance committee of the
bank made public it's statement on tn e
afternoon of December 4, that the de-
ficit in Murphy's accounts would not
lieye that the amount would be much
larger and developments show conclusive
ly that the belief was right. At first it
was thought that his stealings were. Of
a recent date, as the books of the bank
were officially examined the third We'd
nesday in October and the accounts
appeared all right. The bank officials
were blinded by Murphy, as he failed
to make entries on the books of the
amounts he received fom scores Of con-
fiding depositors. Murphy's method
was to receive the money from deposit
tors, enter the amount on the depositors
books and then fail to make any record
on the bank books. In this way the
bank officials were unaware of anyth ING
wrong until deposltor called to draw
out money. Murphy was crafty, and so
far as known only took money where he
was almost certain that the depositors
would not be likely to call for a long
time. He had been in the bank for so
many years that he knew the wants of
the depositors almost at glance.
1t is now known that Murphy was en-
gagged in stealing from the bank for near
ly five years and although errors were
from time to time discovered in the
depositors' books, Murphy always sue
ceeded up to the day of his escape in ex-
planning why the, entry had not been
made on the bank books.
The nine ledgers of the bank always
appeared right simply because Murphy
did not enter the $50, 200 now missing Oh
many of the books. Now that the de.
positors are turning in their books it is
made clear where Murphy played his
hand.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-12
Mr.. REED WANTED TO KNOW.
Democrats Asked How They Proposed tc
Meet Deficiencies.


Washington, December 1.-THE ways
and means committee was in session an
hour this morning The session was de-
voted mainly to the consideration of a
resolution offered by Mr.. Reed of Maine.
The resolution in substance, was, mas
much as a deficiency of seventy-t
million dollars is shown by the commit
tees calculations it is desirable to inform
the committee in what way it is to be
met.
Chairman.Wilson replied, speaking for
the Democratic majority, that it would
be met by internal revenue taxation, but
the internal revenue schedules had not
been completed. Some discussion en-
sued as to the advisability of considering
the bill in sections and not as a whole.
The resolution was defeated by a strict
party vote.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-12
LONDON JOINS THE CHORUS.

The Suppression of Incendiary Publica-
tions Demanded
London, December 1.-THE News com =
menting on the anarchist outrages in
Paris says: "This latest piece of villainy
will probably mark the turning point In
the history Of anarchism. We can hardly
doubt now that the civilized world is
determined that something must be
DONE" The News advocates as step to-
ward the desired end, the repression of
incendiary prints.
The Times says: "The practical ques-
tion to be considered is how
society is to meet the attacks of the wild
beast thus let loose. One thing is toler-
Xiv clear-the publication Of inoite-
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-12
Senator chandler's Petition n,.,,,..

Concord, N: H., December 11-Tbe
railroad commissioners today dismissad ns'
the petition of Senator Chandier ISL - ~
the board fix the charges to be n,.aa srao To-,
the propnetors of the railroads ilsaH1 witbj 9S ~
the state fol. the transportation mn ~ ~
passengers and freight" The , boord VI
alleges want of jurisdiction. T. ooaru sar
Senat-- Chandler mistakes as to 'ab f.
facts and misinterprets the law. 'ne
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-12
Precautions in switzerland.

Berne, December 1.-THE Swiss gov
ernment is disposed to take measures
against anarchists and their right of
asylum in this country. The Poocureur
General will make a list of all the
Several hundred of them are known to
be living in the principal centres, such
as Zurich, Basle, ST. Gall and Lugano.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-12
MISCELLANEOUS.

(Artificially Digested.)
While this is an artlficlally
digested food it appears to in
crease the appetite in a most
remarkable manner, and what
is more gratifying it causes the
food to be properly digested so
as to give strength, vigor and
plumpness to the body. All un-
pleasant feelings after eating
are prevented and refreshing
sleep restored; weariness and
exhaustion give place to health
and cheerfulness. The enact
ated should use PaskOla. 1t
supersedes Cod Liver Oil and
is far more effective. 1t never
rises in the month after being
swallowed. 1t creates an ap-
petite at once. Send for pamph-
let. Address
The Pre-DigeSted Food Co.,
16s Duane Street, New York.
For Sale by
COOK, 9llE, EVERETT 6 PENNELl p9TtIand. 9ntn
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-12
v | a v |

1t is not palliative but a cure for uterine
disease. The aine Office of this company can
be found in the Brown Block, No. 537 Congress
street. room II. All ladies welcome. Only
ladies in attendance. Consultation free.
Good business women to represent us in the
city wanted. oct25eod3m
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-05-27
Deserving Praise.

We desire to our citizens, that for
years we have been selling DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, DIR.
Kings New Life Pills. Bucklin's
Arnica Salye and Electric Bitters, and
have never handled remedies that sell
as well, or that have given such uni
yersal satisfaction. We do not hest
tate to guarantee them every time,
aud we stand ready to refund the pur-
chase price, if satisfactory results do
not follow their use. These remedies
have W IN their great popularity purely
on their merits w. Fl. Behle and Son
Druggists.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-05-27

mouy and confidence. Judge Gresham
too, will 90 as the spirit moves him
to where fresh air is the rule and
places of easy lounging are numerous.
1t is at the Cleveland country home
that many serious things will be con
sidered. 1t is to be the administration
headquarters. Louis Republic,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-05-27
A Million Friends.

A friend in need is friend indeed,
and not less than one million people
have found just such a friend in Dr.
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs, and Colds. If you have
never nsed this Great Cough Medi-
cine, one trial will convince you that
it has wonderful curative powers in
all diseases Of Throat, Chest and
Lungs. Each bottle is guaranteed to
do all that is claimed or money will
be refunded. Trial bottles free at W,
II. Bchle and Sons Drug store.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-05-27
no BLANKS IN THIS COMPETITION

NO BLANKS IN THIS COMPETITION.
This is competition Of rather an
unusual nature 1t is common TO offer
prizes for the best story, or picture,
or architectural plan, all the competi-
tors risking the loss Of their labor and
the successful one merely selling his
for the amount of the prize. But the
Press Claims Companys offer is some.
thing entirely different Each person
is asked merely to help himself, and
the one who helps himself to the best
advantage is to be rewarded for doing
it. The prize is only a stimulus 70
do something that would be we'll
worth doing without il. The architect
whose competitive plan for a club
house on certain corner Is not ae-
cepted has spent his labor on some
thing Of very little use to him But
the person who patents simple and
useful device IN the Press Claims
Companys competition, need not
worry If he fail to secure the prize
He has a substantial result to show
for his work-ope that will command
its value in the market at any time
The PLAIN man who uses any artlcl,
in his daily work ought to know bet
, ter how to improve it than the me
, chanical expert who studies it onll
, from theoretical point Of view. &c
: rid Of the idea that an improvement
can be too simple to be worth patent
/ ing. The simpler the better. Fin
person who best succeeds in combiu
ing and simplicity and popularity
/ will get the Press Claims Company
g twenty-five hundred dollars.
!. The responsibility Of this compan
e may be judged from the fact that il
b stock is held BY about three hundre
r OF the leading newspapers Of the I'm
ted States.
: Address the Press Claims Compan,
: John Wedderburn, managing alto
il ney, G18 + street, n. W., Washington
< d. G.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-05-27
legal Titlel
THE CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY

Chartered as the American Educa-
Lionad Aid Association in the United
States of America
Incorporated by the State of Hi
nois with headquarters at Chicago.
States organized
ILL.,, Iowa, Mimi, Cal, Mo, Ind,
Col, Kan, Mich, Wis, n d., Tenn.
Children placed in all States north
west Of Connecticut, except four and
in all States south except South Caro-
lima.
Seeks to organize all unoccupied
States. Depends upon voluntary dona-
tions for support.
Homeless children for childless
homes.
Help child find a home. The chill
dren's Home Society does this.
Two children and two homes bless
ed every day.
Do YoU DESIRE A CHILD.
Do YOU KNOW OF ONE HOMELESS.
Do YoU KNOW OF A cHIDLEss HOME
Write and tell us. Do.
Our field-The United States.
Our resources and responsibilities
at least 500, our homeless children
and as many childless homes.
Any information in regard to tn
children Of Idaho, will be gladly re
ceiyed and cases promptly attends
to b. the society.
Address
HATTIE STEWARD,
Superintendent.
Blackfoot, Idaho.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-05-27
CLEvELANDs COUNTRY HOUSE.
The President viii Spend Much Time
There This Summer.

WASHINGTON, D. G., Nav, 90, 1893.
Tie President has slept in his new
country home, and the report is that
he likes if Amazingly. Hereafter it
will be bis PRACTICE TO rest there not
only at night, but days also, whenever
be feels inclined to do So No incon-
siderable part Of the public business
not requiring help from outsiders will
be considered at the Presidents coun-
try residence. necessary retreat from
tie harassing crowd.
Thitber Secretary Carlisle will 60
as often as be feels inclined taking
his work with him, for Mr.. Cleveland
has specially invited him. Between
the President and the Secretary now
exists the most perfect state Of ha.,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-05-27
c. A. R. NOTICE!

We take this opportunity Of inform.
inc our subscribers that the new Com
missioner of Pensions has been APP
pointed He is an old soldier, and We
believe that soldiers and their heirs
win receive Justice at his hands, We
do not anticipate that there will be
any radical changes in the admlnlstra'
ton Of pensions affairs under the new
regime.
We would advise, however, that Y,
s. soldiers, sailors, and their heirs
take steps to make applications a.
once, il they have not already done
So in order 10 secure the benefit Of the
early Sling Of their claims IN case
their should be any future pension
legislation. Such legislation is seldom
retroactive. Therefore II Is Of great
Importance that applications be filed
in the Department at the earliest pos
sible date.
II U. S. Soldiers, Sailors, or their
Widows, Children, or Parents desire
information in regard 10 pension mat
tiers. they should write to The Press
Claims Company, at Washington, D.
q, and they will prepare and send the
necessary application, if they And
them entitled under the uumerou,
laws enacted for their bcreGt
ADDRESS
PRESS CLAIMS 60.
JonN WEDDERnuRN, Managing ATTY
WASHINGTON, D. O, +. 0. BOX, $50
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-05-27
4 Grrni LI,er MedIcIne.

Dr. Gums Improved Liver fh ~.
nre sure cure for q sick hean'.Ousv,'
bilious complaints, dyspepsia ina ,a
geation, costiveness, torpid liver W
These pills secure perfect dlge s,ad
correct the liver, enrich the oly w.
and make the skin clear. They N.Y.
produce a good appetite, and lns We.
crate and strengthen the entire s' y
tenn nv then tonic action. 90"
% cents box By Behle & Son
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-05-27
NOTICE.

STATE or IDAHO,
COUNTY or BIhGHAM. IN the Probatc Court
III the matter 1f the Estate Of
John Briggs,
Pursuant to an order Of said court, mn1e on
the gath day of April, 1893, notice y hereby
given TINT Monday the End day OF May, a. y.
1884, at Nj O'clock A. NJ. Of said dny, ~ tho
court room Of said court, at the Court House,
III tho town or B1cSfOOt and county 81 Bing-
ham, has been appointed ~ tho time and place
for hearing the petition - Drwain V. liuWlgy'
claiming Ills right % q decd ~ conveyance Tor
"a certain ton acres Of land, part ana parcel o.
any person Interested may appear ana contest
FHED s. STEVENS,
Probate Judge aud BA-oiiiciO Clerk.
Dated April 9th, 1861.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-05-27
Desert Lands. -.Notlce Of Intention to
Make Proof.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
Idaho, April 18th, lslEi.

HInckfOOt, IuhhO, ApfI 9HtII, I65Ej
is. Rebecoa Rose, Of Blackfoot. Idaho, who
made desert land application No ilHU, on the
END day Of July, 1880. for the III NWh Es
sWl4 and Lots |. 2, . and I. Section 81, Town
ship2 South, Range rs East, -, A., hereby
give notice Of my intention to make final
proof 10 establish my claim To the land above
described before the Register and Receiver AZ
j me lalGI, aud tlnt expect 10 prove thar said
land has been properly Irrigated nnd reclaim.
cd in the manner required by law. by twO OF
the following witnesses
James Bumparucr nll Of Bngham eotaty,
PERRY j. AHsoE,
Register.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-05-27

RncLlin.s ltrnica salre.

The nest Sa!ye In the world Y.
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, 20,
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapps.u
Hands. Chilblaius Corns, and all ss'o
Eruptions, and positively cures filss,
or no pay required. It IS guaran'ceo,
to give perfect satisfaction, or lnoue'
refunded, Price % cents per box
For sale by Behle & Son.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-05-27

This offer is subject to the follow
ing conditions
Every competitor must obtain a
patent for his invention through the
company. He must first apply for q
a preliminary search, the cost Of
which will be five dollars. Should
this search show his invention to be
unpatentable, he can withdraw with
out further expense, Otherwise he
will be expected TO complete his APP
plication ana take out patent in the
regular way, The total expense, IN
GLIDING Government and Bureau fees,
will be seventy dollars, For this
whether he secures the prize or not
the inventor win have a patent that
ought to be valuable property e
him. The prize will be awarded by a
jury consisting of three reputable pat
ent attorneys at Washington. Intend
ing competitors should fill out the
following blank, ana forward il will
their application
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-05-27

SHERlFF'S SALE.
STATE oF IDAHO,

STATE or IDAHO. -
COCNrY UT BfSuHAN.
Il, virtue 81 an execution issued out " the
Honorable District Court for bingham Duum-
~ on the End day III Mag, taA, ~ The clerk
thereof, ln the caar ~
ORR / ORR VERSUS DANIEL Oils
and Is rpc. az sheriff. directed and delivered
i viii proceed 10 seii for cash lawful MONEY
between the hours ~ y d. ~. and y, M, ON
the 2Tth dnv " May, A. D.. 1856 AZ hiaCkfuot,
~ bingham County, Ia front % thn Court
House tho following described property % VII
The east half 81 the north wesE quarter ard
lots tlJ one u tWo and ID thFru VI section gssl
twenty eight. township til three south, Fmnsr
,3ti thlrty.four east, Boise meridian Alsf lots
81 three 10 four ana 81 nyr, IN section 81
twenty -pnp. township fb three south, range
'34 thirty -four cast y ~, iWyiud IN 81 thr
property IL Daniel OlliA 20 satisfy iudgmsn,
amounting "a EiNl "a Ia favor ~ Sample orr 4
Sample VI orr and ei3 ~ cost % suit.
Given under my hand this AN day ~ Maf
1851.
By ~ T.. wtvS, sheriff
Deputy.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-05-27
Blackfoot, Idaho.

If afflicted with scalp diseases, hair
falling out, and premature badness,
do not use grease or alcoholic prepare
rons, but apply Halls Hair Remover
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-05-27
A TEMPTING OFFER.

TO induce people to keep track Of
their bright ideas and see what there
is in them, the Press Claims Company
has resolved to offer d prize.
TO the person who submits to It the
simplest and most promising inyen.
ton, from a commercial point of view.
the company will give twenty-five
hundred dollars IN cash, in addition
refunding the fees tor securing the
patent.
II will also advertise the invention
free Of charge.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-05-27

In the United States there are 81,
OOO,O 900 men and 81 100000 women.
Men are in the majority in all the
States aud Territories except in the
District of Columbia, Massachusetts,
Rhode Island, North Carolina, Mary
land, Connecticut, New Hampshire,
New York, South Carolina, Virginia
and New Jersey, in which there are
more women than men. The District
Of Columbia has the largest proper
tionate excess of female population,
and Montana contains the largest per-
centage Of men. In New jersey the
two sexes are nearly equally repre-
sented.- .Ex.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-05-27
LIST OF BOOKS
Selected for the Public Schools OF the
State by the Text Book Commission
ers at Boise City.

ers at Boise City.
The following is the list of books
selected. The name of the firm pub
fishing them and the price paid for
each are given
SHELDON & Co, Chicago-Modern
speller. Is cents; Stoddard's New In
tellectnal arithmetic, % cents; Shell
dons Complete arithmetic, "a cents;
Scudder's short history of the Tinted
States, AS cents; new Franklin first
reader supplemental, l6 cents; same
second reader, % cents. This firm
protects the dealers throughout the
state, taking at even exchange mer-
charitable stock now on hand, displac-
ed BY this adoption.
PORTER & COATES, Chicago Read
er, New Normal series. Introductory
prices-Flrst reader, cents; second,
10 cents; third, 10 cents fourth, 20
cents; fifth, % cents. Total for the
series, 70 cents.
The introduction extends until the
first of January. Freight prepaid on
all orders prior to January /, 1924
The merchantable books taken Of the
hands of dealers dollar for dollar at
publishers list prices. After the first
of January, 1894, the prices for these
readers from the first to the fifth in
elusive, will be u, IS, p, 80 and 40
cents.
Ellis United States history, ex-
change price 60 cents, regular 50 Gus.
This includes at least Is pages of
special Idaho history, subject matter
to be approved by the governor. Deal
ers protected the same as for readers.
SILVER, BURDETTE & Co., Chicago
Normal review copy books, a cts.
a dozen; Normal music series, if dis
tricts desire the musical system.
CHM & Co., Chicago Macey's civil
government, Sc cents; Wentworth s
school algebra, 81 cents; same, plane
and solid geometry, "a cents; Allen &
Greenough's Latin grammar, 80 cents
Cicero, "a cents; Virgil, $1.2O; My
er's general history, Slip, Whitney's
English grammar, 80 cents.
AMERICAN Book CoMPANY.-Spell
ing blanks two sets), "a and So cent;
dozen respectively; McGufey'i
reading charts, mounted, 81 each
Barnes Elementary geography, Pacifi
coast and Idaho edition, 81; White
Elementary arithmetic, 40 cents
MaxwelFs Introductory grammar, 3
cents; Hardness Easy Latin Method
80 cents; Harper & Tolman's Cesal
80 cents; Song Waye, 81 cents; L
Conte's geology, 9G cents; Steele
zoology, so cents; botany, Gray
Coulter series. any book Of the serie
at 25 per cent from list.
This company agrees to protect tt
dealers.
d. G. HEATH & Co., Chicago
Hydes Lessons in English Languag
90 cents; Seayey's bookkeeping,
cents; Shepard's chemistry GA cent
Hawthorn & Lemons American !
eratuge, 80 cents. Prepays freight (
Introductory orders until January
1894.
LEAcu. SuEwELL & sayRURN, CT
cago-Drill tablets in arithmetic,
cents a dozen; Brands Lessons on t
Human Body, 80 cents; Brands AZ
demic physiology, IS cents; Vel
Academic arithmetic, 20 cents.
PRANG PUBLISHING COMPANY
Prapg's system Of drawing was ado
ed for those schools that wish to tea
the system
J. 3. LIppINcoTT, Philadelphia
Physics, - cents; astron my 81 cen
Protects the dealers.
HAReER RRoTnERs-- Hills rhctor
CLEYELAND'S COUNTRY HOUSE