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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22

THE ST. Louis Globe-Democrat-
leading Republican daily West Of the
Mississippi river says that Nevada.
Montana, Idaho, Colorado and Wyom-
Ing may as well be abandoned TO the
Dcmocratic-Populistic combination.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22
Headquarters At WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, d. D., August 49,
The Populist National Committee has
decided 10 locate the Popnlist head.
quarters In this city. Senator Butler
and Secretary Edgerton will be In
charpe.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22
Famous Author Dies.

PORTLAND, Me-, August 9.--Profes-
sor G. Nicholas Crouch, the famed M.
thor Of "Katheleen Mavourecn,n died
in this city after long illness. His age
was 50 years and - days.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22

IT Is expected that 5000 members
will attend the convention Of Demo
cratic clubs In ST. Louie, September 20
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22

TIE Nationanal bank circulation Is
now larger than it has been for seven
years.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22

A COMPLETE fusion OF silver men has
been effected in State OF Washington.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-20

PARIS March 1S.-The French govern.
ment up TO this time has not defined its
position toward the proposal to dispatch
an Egyptian expedition up the Nile
There Is reason to believe that the pro-
posal came as a surprise to the French
government French statesmen had been
entertaining the hope that an opening of
negotiations was near at hand looking to
the evacuation of Egypt by the British
troops.
A sensation hal been caused by the an
nounoement MADE by NJ. Berthelot min
lister Of foreign affairs, to the cabinet
meeting that he had asked the British en-
bassador, tfFe Marquis Of Dufferln, for in
formation regarding the proposed advance
OF British Egyptian troops up the Nile
and had pointed out to him the serious
consequences of such an advance. This
warning note may be a preliminary to
more decided steps
The foreign minister's announcement
was eagerly taken up in the lobt les Of the
chamber of deputies and was the exclusive
topic of discussion. The prevailing senti-
ment expressed was one of indignation al
the course adopted by Great Britain, and
the general feeling is that France mus,
adopt decisive tone In dealing with the
matter.
A semioficial statement has been giver
out rejecting the opinion of the govern
msDt on the subject, although NJ. Berthe
lot had decided to postpone making ths
formal statement in the chamber of depu-
ties on the attitude OF the government to
ward the proposed expedition.
"The proposed advance up the Nile, y
says this inspired utteranee sis a greai
surprise to the government and viii serv'
to imhitteF the anti English feeling II
France at a time when a better entent'
was promised. "
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-20

the greater part OF his troops and almost
all his ammunition. He was cut off from
communication with Khartum and Ell
Obeid and was eventually forced to sur
render In one battle he went out against
the forces Of the Mahdi with 10000. men,
and, being suddenly attacked, in less than
half an hour had only 300 left, Yet
with these few men he managed to retreat
with his wounded.
After the fall of Khartum, having been
eight months in chains and nearly starved,
he was released by the caliph on condi-
tion that he would never leave his pres
ence and was lodged in house next to
the caliph's. But he eventually succeed
ed in escaping, as already told.
He says that the oaliph, in spite Of re-
verses during recent years, is still very
powerful, and that at Omdurman, where
the oaliph's court and principal garrisons
are housed, there are about 400, 900 persons
Strong garrisons are also maintained at
other places. especially at Dongola where
II is possible that the dervishes may mus
ter over 20, 900 men. The oaliph manufao-
lures his own ammunition and has a
number OF machine guns and plenty Of
modern rides similar to those used by the
Egyptian troops. In fact thousands of
them have been captured In battle.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-20
4 SONS eRUTAL cAlMgl
A Young Penneyivnhian Charged with the
Murder Of FIia Father.


Murder Of His Father.
LANCASTER, Pa, March 17.-Tha oitl-
zens Of this town were startled by the ar
rest of William Miller, aged 2s years, for
the murder Of his father, William Miller,
20 years old, on Jan. s5, when the Cham
pion Forge and Blow works were destroy.
ed by fire and the aged mans remains
were found In the ruins. Charles Tinker
was arrested as an accomplish
The arrests were tpade by Detective S.
A. Elwell OF New York, who has been
working on the case since the beginning
Of February. Previous 60 the date Of the
alleged crimes of arson and murder the
town had been terrorized BY numerous In
cendiary fires, and no trace of the guilty
ones could be found The fire at the
Champion works caused loss of 500, 600.
At the time the old watchman, Miller's
father, could not be found. Three days
later his oharred body was found among
the debris Of the burned building. The
position Of the body gave rise TO suspicious
Of foul play, and an Investigation was be
gun by the local police, who offered re-
ward of $500 for the capture of the perpe-
traitor of the double crime This was dou-
bled by tho owners of the works There
seemed n total absence Of clews, and the
police apparently had, accomplished but
little when the surprise came today in the
arrest of Miller andTinker.
Detective Elwell, who has been quietly
working upon the case, says he has con-
elusive evidence against Miller. 1t is said
the accused son bears bad reputation and
has been involved in previous scrapes of
most serious character. II is alleged that
he was seen in the vicinity of the fire ten
minutes before an alarm was sounded,
without any money while short time
later he had plenty Of money and spent it
freely.
1t Is further alleged that a few nights
before he was heard to say If the "old
man" did not give him money he would
knock him in the head. The old watch
man is known to have carried considera-
BILE money on his person at all times, and
his accused son is said to have carried
e170 insurance upon his fathers life. Two
weeks ago he is alleged to have started for
the home of II. b. KEEPER, one of the Off
GERS of the works, with the avowed inten-
ton of "doing him up" but was inter
cepted on the way and kept from carrying
out his design He was in the United
States navy at one time, but deserted. He
was preparing to leave town when arrested
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-20

NEW YoRK. March II 7.-FLOUR-state and
western dull. fairly steady; city mills patents.
S1zOG4t 40; winter patents. S3.S60f.O5; city mills
clears. S4.l5d4.25; winter straights, s8.b093.T0
WHEAT-No. 2 red opened irmer on small
worlds shipments and steady cab es afterward
easing OF under lower e, ond cable and ab-
sence Of supp 1T; March, 70 l5-lec,; May, 691sg
69 7-l6c.
CORN-No g opened steady with wheat.
later selling off; small tradei May, s65taa5l1e.
July. 55Jsc.
OATs-No. 2quiet and steady; track. white.
state. z6d zee track, white western. 25deqc.
PORK-Dull; mess. Slo.ol0.6O; family, Sl0.9
oil
LARD-ouist prime western. steam. s5.so
asked M
BITTER -stsAdy STATE dairy, il@eOc.; weet-
ern creamery, l1G22c. 80
CHEESE = Steady; state. large, 01lO1le.;
email. 6GlO5zc.
EGGS-Quiet; stats and Pennsylvania. llJf
0ll5{c.: western. lOyl0llc. 4N
SUGAR = Raw quiet; fair reclining. s94e.
centrifugal. 81 test. tfDi56o; refined steady,
crushed. SIC; powdered. 556c.
TURPENTINE-Quie and steady; 2a029l4c
MOI4ASSEs-S Steady New Orleans. s9tBs76
RICE-steady domeauic. S5s06c.i Japan. y.
Gl56c.
TALLow-ouist; city. s,les is-lse.i country,
sss08 lb-l6c.
HAY-ouisti shipping sOoa good to choice
ooG95c.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-20
PRESIDENTIAL talk.
sEoRsfAHV CARLISLE LIKsLV 70 ss
THE ogMoeRATlc CANDIDATE.

The oovsrner's FRIENDS Are nsrs Chser-
fui--Aiiissn Net Avsrss 20 sseona Riass
with Aforton-campbeii Positively De
oIInes 70 Ne the Democratic candidaas.
wAsHrveToN, March 17.--SeorstaFy Car.
Isle is a candidate for the presidential
nomination at Chicago. and publio an
nouncemsnt to that effect will coon be
made by one Of the secretary Close friends
In the senats. This announcement how.
ever, will not be made until President
Cleveland has formally stated h6 puspose
not to permit his name to be used In the
convention in connection with = third
term. 1t is learned on excellent authority
that the presidents has fully decided upon
this course, and IL ID expected that be will
make known hia determination within q
short time.
Although Secretary Olney's. name has
been considered with favor by Democratic
leaders. 1t is knewn that he deea not De-
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-20
ElFrY.EouRrH coNoHEss.
sumnary Of THE Proceedings In ths sen
atn and Houee

ANWNN"NNMMN
ate and House.
WASHINGTON, March 1s.--In the senate
yesterday Mr. Hoar spoke in favor Of post
poninR action on the Cuban resolutions;
discussion Of the Dupont election case waa
continued. In the house the post0filoe ap-
propriation bill was passed.
WASHINGTON, March 1B.-In the senate
the house Cuban resolutions were attack
cd by Mr. Hin and defended by Mr.. sher-
man; the Dupont election case was dis
cussed; the bill to create national art
commission was passed. In the house con-
sideration OF two contested election cases
occupied the entire day.
WASHINGTON March 14.-In the senate
yesterday there was a brief debate on the
Cuban beiligerency resolutions Mr.. Cock
rell spoke on the financial situation. In
the house William +. Aidrich, Republican,
from the Fourth Alabama district was
seated. Bills forbidding employment of
alien engineers on American vessels and
repeating tonnage tax exemptions were
passed.
WASHINGTON, March 17.--In the senate
Mr. Lodge spoke in favor Of an education
al qualification for the restriction OF i'm
migration Mr. Pugh spoke on the silver
question. Minister de Joine's statement
of Spain's position in the Cuban resolu-
tion WAS read, and Mr.. Morgan made q
vigorous speech in favor Of the recosni-
tion Of the insurgents Mr.. Elkins intro
ducsd resolution calling for information
as to the alleged war In Cuba In the
house routine business only was transact
ed.
WASHINGTON, Maroh 1s.--In the senate
yesterday Mr.. Morgan finished his speech
In favor OF recognizing the Cuban insur-
gents as belligerenta. In the house the
bill amending the customs administrative
law was passed.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-20

A gentleman in the swim tells me
that another divorce scandal will soon
shock goodly section of society. The
man in the case is known the country
over. and had long been high roller
on two continents when he welded q
beautiful and wealthy woman and set
tied down after frat swearing of. The
honeymoon has lasted for some time,
but hubby is now backslidsr, and an
agreement to disagree is the outcome.
In due time the lid will be lifted and
the 81 told you SOS" will be IN clover.
New York Cor. Pittsburg Dispatch.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-20
A coAcHMAN's CRIME.
Thomas Peiketon, Rejected Lover. XIII
Miss Mansell and then Himself.

1hlsb 4NhuhthA anu hhtu
SENECA FALLS, N. Y, March 16.-This
usually quiet town has been thrown into
great excitement over the news of a muir
der and suicide.
Thomas Pelketon, a coaohman. shot and
instantly killed Miss Minnie Mansell, a
domestic, both in the employ of Mrs
MyndeTse.
The crime was the result of rejected
love, Miss Mansell having on many oooa
sions repulsed Pelketon's advances. While
she was preparing breakfast Pelketon en-
tered the kitchen and attempted to lay
hands on her, and she screamed for help.
Mrs. Mynderse, hearing the outory, opened
the kitchen door, whereupon Pelketon
drew a revolver and threatened to shoot
her II she offered any interference. He
then turned the revolver on Miss Mansell
and fred twice, both bullets entering her
head.
After satisfying himself that she was
dead, he went 20 the barn, placed the re-
volver to his temple and fred. blowing
out his brains and dying instantly.
Miss Mansell was 20 years old and bore
a good reputation. Pelketon was 22 years
old and had bad name
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-20

WASHINGTON, March 1s.--It is no Ion
ger denied, even by the seoretive officials
Of the state department, that the Venezue-
la boundary dispute is practically settled.
England and the United States have
reached an amioable understanding. Min.
lister Andrsde of Venezuela expects to re-
oeive q budget of official mall from his
government, and 1t may contain advices
Of great Importance with regard to the
final adjustment Of this long protracted
contention. The Indications are that Ven
ezuela will consent to separate the "Uru-
an incident" from the boundary dispute,
despite her numerous protests of the past
that the two questions were insepeRable.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-20

BUFFALO, March 14.-The Republican
cauouses in Erie county resulted In an
overwhelming success for the Mckinley
men. In the Thirty ysthird congressional
district, which comprises several wards of
the city of Buffalo and all the towns in
the county, Mckinley men won by 100 to
87 This will result in the election of
George e. Matthews, proprietor of the
Buffalo Express, and W. G. Dudley, both
prominent Mckinley men, as delegates to
the Republican national convention at st.
Louis. In the Thirty. second congressional
district, which is entirely within the city,
the organization, or Morton men, had a
majority, ny "a against 81.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-20

ALBANY. March ia daydn legisla-
tive circles fraught with such excitement
has seldom bean known, even by the old
est members. When thefRaines liquor bill
passed the assembly, at 7:09 last night
1t was after a session lasting for nine con-
tinuous hours, and during four hours of
that time, by the rule of the majority, the
doors were locked and guarded, and no
member was allowed to leave the chamber.
There were sensational incidents with
out number, and the story of the day
teens with exciting events, finally oulmi-
mating in the passage Of the bill by q vote
OF "a yeas to SO nays
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-20

NEW YORK, March 1s.-The Albany
correspondent Of The journal says;
Morton and Allison ksve made q COM
binatioh. This was the news brought to
Albany. negotiations looking toward this
result have been under way for several
weeks, and, 1t was said, . conclusion was
seaebed.
This is the most important move against
Mckinley that has yet been made. The
combination is expected 70 prove Of great
strength and the ticket that Il will en-.
deavor 70 nominate will be Morton for
president and Allison for vice president
The result Of the reception Of the news
was that the governors friends were feel
ing quite cheerful and predicting MoKin-
ley's utter rout at the convention.
The calculators, in making their sstl-
mates, acknowledge that Mckinley Il In
the lead; that Reed has the next highest
number Of delegates; that Allison is
third, and that Morton brings up in the
rear, with 1870 delegates behind him. AL.
lison, his friends say. has about iSo votes.
with great leaning toward him on the
part OF western states, among them us
nois and Minnesota. Assuming that No
Kinley will have SEQ votes on Shs hpst
ballot and Morton and Allison have $50
votes between them, MoKinley's strOsesh
would not be 90 excessive The belief II
that Mckinley will have all his strength
on the first ballot. The combination ox-
peoss that several ballots viii b. taken,
and that Mckinley, having the GREATEST
number Of delegates, will b the frst Va
lose some The theory b tAat any break
In The Mckinley pAAks wiz b. eoilowed
by stampede, and that the Merton and
Allison combination will sweep the deck.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-20

FORT SMITH, Ark, March 1s.-Craw-
ford Goldsby, alias Cherokee Bill, was
hanged. He was declared dead In ten min
utes. The desperate showed no fear and
went on the trap the coolest man In the
party. The execution was set for noon,
but was postponed to allow the doomed
mans sister to arrive here from Tale
quah. On the gallows, In reply to the
question If he had anything TO say, he an
swered, ''No; l came here to die, not to
talk. Turning, he kissed his mother
goodby, and, with smile on his face,
walked to his place on the trap.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-20
HIS OWN FIREMAN.
President Cleveland WIN BE Given IN h
tinguisher For Gray Gables.

President Cleveland VIII BE Given IN Ex-
tinguisher For Gray Gables.
President Cleveland will have to be
his own fire department hereafter,
whether he wants to or not. The town
of Bourne at the recent town meeting
voted an appropriation for the purpose
Of supplying every residence'in the town
with hand fire extinguisher
''The appropriation MEANS" stated
one Of the officials to reporter, that
every house will be provided with ex-
tinguishers, and in his home each resi-
dent will be prepared to fight fire. This
will be the only means we win have for
putting out fires. We have been relying
upon Providence in the past.
"Gray Gables. the presidents sum-
mer home, and Crows Nest, where Joe
Jefferson spends the summer, will be
supplied with these extinguishers the
same as the other cottages. " The dis
tribution Of the fire extinguishers will
begin in a few days.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-20
FIRES FATAL. WORK.

One Woman Loses Her Life, and Another
Was Seriously Injured.
EAST ORANGE, N. J., March 1s.---A FIRE
occurred in the house IL Walnut street.
this city, occupied by Miss L. NJ. Smith
Hs a. boarding house. The fire resulted
from the explosion of naphtha. by which
Miss Smith was badly burned.
The flames spread rapidly, and before
assistance could be given her Miss Harriet
Winans, boarder, was overcome by the
smoke. She was found by the fireman
dead. Miss Winans was SO years old and
the daughter of the late David r. Winans,
an extensive property owner Of this place.
Miss Smith, though seriously was not
fatally burned. Several others had narrow
escapes. The loss will not be more than
"a. 600
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-20

SCHENECTADY. N. Y. March ls.-The
residence Of Professor John Foster, situ-
ated at the north end of tho Union college
grounds. was totally destroyed by fire.
Mr.. Foster is the retired professor OF phys
ics and is about 80 years old. He and his
aged wife were alone They started 10 re-
tire, and In carrying lighted lamp up
stairs ii fell. breaking and the oil catch
ing hre. The fire spread quickly, and
Professor and Mrs. Foster had q narrow
escape from being burned. Many valuable
paintings and historic relies were de-
strOyed
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-20

A midnight vaudeville club is the la
test thing in the pleasure chasing line.
1t is being organized by those young
and old men who prefer amusement TO
sleep. According to circulars falling in
to the hands of people who are supposed
to turn night into day. the scheme is to
provide "a spicy variety performance
nightly from 10 p. m. to 2 a. m" Any
thing that keeps the boys out Of bed
here should catch ON. New York Cot.
Pittsburg Dispatch.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-20

PHnTPBURe. n. j.. March ls.-NeW
evidence was brought 70 light in the
Blackwell murder mystery which, Il il
said, positively locates Samuel CarpentsF
OF Easton. Pa. In the woman's house
when the shot was fired. CArpsntaF Waa
once arrested for the crime. but che oVi.
msnt By the grand jary. Prosecuting A.
torno Btryker believes the nsW oFidonos
will be sufficient 10 convict Carpenter.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-20

ALBANY, March 1.-THE annual rs-
port OF the ssate capitol commission wAs
transmitted 70 the legislature. Il contains
the estimates Of Commissioner Isaac G.
Perry for completing certain portions OF
the building by the days labor and .
schedule OF ths bids for completing other
parts BY contract. During the year the
work has been progressed on the grand
eastern approach and the western stair
case. The estimates TO finish the capitol
are 81, lie, 747. 9o-si, 800, 8sS. 80 for work
BY contrast and $3.50, s5e 80 by che days
labor.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-20

wAsHINeToE, March ls.--EH- Gevsrnos
Campbell Of Ohio gave his views on the
presidential situation - it effects the De-
Inocracy. The opinions Of This aistin.
guisbed Democrat are characterized b
vlgor and diFectnssb. "Yon may cay with
all the clear emphasis that EAGiish is CO.
pabie Of" be said, that am nos and will
not be . candidate for the pFanidsntial
nomination At Chloas0. nes viii my name
be placed before the Democratic oOnVon-
fion
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-20

sire the nomination. II is undeubtsdly
true that Mr.. Carlisls's candidacy win
have the support Of MF, Cleveland and che
members Of the cabinet. He will 90 be-
fore the convention es the Representative
Of Sound money" views of the adminis.
tration. His friends, IN conducting the
canvass for Mr.. CaYlisls's nomination, win
urge that 10 BE- made upon q sound money
platform, and II he be successful at Chi
cago they will then make this Issue pFOmi-
nent in the campaign leading up to the No
veinbef elections
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-20
ou, Hi. rhreat wlth . Ra.or.

PoUaHKEEPsIE, n. Y. Maroh Ia
Thomas Dalton committed suicide at his
horne in Cold Spring by cutting his throat
with q razor. Dalton was an expert boiler
sneker, and the early part Of last week he
went TO Newburg to work at bis trade.
He had to give up, however, ON account
OF 9 weak wrist, and be returned 70 Cosa
Spring. The misfortune made him de-
spondent. and be has acted strangely for
saYaral daEa.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-20

BENTON HARBoR, Mich, March a.
Infuriated by the refusal of Miss Gertrude
Bailey to longer accept his attentions
Archie Beiango, n young Frenohman,
went to her home, near here, and, after
shooting her dead and attempting TO kill
her sister and mother, he went to the
woods and committed suicide. BelanEo's
home was In Chevanse, Ills, where Miss
Bailey formerly lived.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-20

YORK, Pa March 16.--Phe Republican
primaries resulted IN Victory for Govern. .
or Mckinley. Senator Quay, the second
choice, was beaten 10 to ]. Fish Commis-
sioner James A. Dale and r. H. Shindls,
the opposing candidates for national dele
gates, are both claiming the county. Dale
carried York by 10 to l8and shindle oar
ried Hanover 70 I.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-20
peleEataa Dor llortan.

LITTLE FALLS, N. Y, March 17.--Tbs
Twenty. .flfth district Republican eohgres-
sional convention was held thls aftsgnoen.
Hon. John N. Budiong Of HsBhimsr eoun-
" was chairman, Hon. P. n. AcEVoy oi
HerkimeF and Hon. II. A. Lanalsy Of
Oneida acted ~ socFstasies. Aibsrt Story
OF Little Falls and n, @. Weaver Of UOiea
were chosen delegates 70 the g. Louis
convention'and David II. BuPrell Of Littls
Falls presidential eleoeor. Rssaiutioaa In.
structing for Morton were uuAnlmsusly
adopted, % were also ses0lutions Of com-
rnendation OF Warner Miller, Coagyssaman
James 8. Sherman and Charles ". Hack.
EFT. Congressman Sherman spoke adVe.
eating Morton for president
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-20

CARACAS, Venezuela, March 17.-Im-
portant cable messages about the Uruan
incident have passed between the Venezue-
Ian minister at Washington and govern
ment officials here; also between Minister
Thomas and Secretary Olney. There is
good ground for believing that Venezuela
has been told that she must separate.the
incident from the boundary dispute. 1t Is
reported that Venezuela has accepted the
advice. La Guayra and the capital are ex-
cited over the report that British fleet is
now due to enforce the claim.