Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-27

OF former years, but she is none the less
patriotic, none the less enthusiastic over
the greatness and growth of our country
Forty-four subscribers TO the Boise
Statesman. from Silver City and De-
Lamar have withdrawn their names
from the subscription list of that paper,
because of its flop on silver and it's
course against the boiling delegation
from Idaho.
The Indians are engaging enthusias-
tically in the work of building the res
eryation canal. They have about 40
teams employed, and will probably In
crease the number 10 100.
]. III. Leyson is manufacturing
gayel for the Chicago Democratic con-
vention, which will be made of 10 parts
silver 20 one of gold. The expense was
met by popular subscription of the
people OF Butte, no one being allowed
TO give more than 50cents.-Butte Miner.
''Gentleman - Jim Corbett under
took, Thursday evening AT San Fran
cisco. 10 knock out Tom Sharkey, cham
pion OF the navy In four rounds, and
but for the interference of sixpolicemen
would himself have been knocked out.
Jeemes' star is setting.
Senator Shoup is expected 10 reach
Boise to-day saturday. Arrangements
are in progress TO give him a royal well
come. He viii be met at Nampa by
delegation Of citizens and In the even
Ing win be called upon 70 speak at a
Mckinley meeting.
The Bannock Indians are joining in
the work on the reservation canal with
an enthusiasm that Is wonderful for a
Bannock. In years past Bannock and
idleness were synonymous terms on the
reservation.
The HALEY Times advises all OF its
town subscribers to the Boise States
man, 10 drop that paper because IL fay
ors Mckinley. To advocate boycotism
under such circumstances Is unworthy
any journal In the State.
Salt Lake City gave her returning
boliers magnificent reception. They
were met at the train and were over
whelmed with congratulations, and es-
corted 10 the knutsford where the
climax Of the welcome was reached.
Fort Hail Indian school will close
its scholastic term this friday even
Ing with splendid program. A num-
bcr OF ladies and gentlemen of Black
foot win attend the exercises.
Hicks-I'm in hard luck.
Wicks-How sos
Hicks-Why, here's q money order
that I've just got for $40, and the only
man In town who can identify me TO the
money order clerk Is one that owe $50
to.-Somerville Journal.
Ex-congressman Sweet was given
most cordial welcome on his arrival at
Pocatello, Tuesday morning. A large
delegation of citizens with the silver
band met him at the depot and received
him amid cheers and music. Col. Fer
guson delivered she address of welcome
20 which Mr.. Sweet responded In an
effective way.
Governor McConnell's late visit to
Salt Lake City was inopportune. He
happened there when the city was wild
with enthusiasm over the return OF the
boiling delegation from st. Louis, and
everybody was shouting their praise.
IL was good time for Idaho's gov
ernor TO keep his room and Industrious
ly use palm-leaf fan.
| The bank Of Salt Lake City, j. II.
Bacon president, closed doors Wednes-
day morning. The liabilities are re-
ported at $500, 900 and assets at 400, 900.
Frank w. Ross is named as assignee.
Hard times, poor collections, and New
York draft for 10000 by wire did the
work of closing. Mr.. Bacon says he will
pay every dollar the bank owes and
Will have money left TO go on.
The Rexburg Gazette very pertinent
ly, wisely and lucidly Expresses itself
on the rolling Of the political ball. This
is what It says
"The political ball has just commenc-
ing to roll after the convention of the
Democrats at Chicago on July 7th. You
will be able TO hear 1t In the east, west,
north and south. As November gets
nearer IL win roll faster; but now Is the
time to keep mp to the time as this is
the foundation
The pappoose cigar, the best cent
cigar In the city at Ben II. Fernish's.
II is an alarming state OF affairs in
our country to-day that so many of our
young men are growing up in idleness,
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