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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-09-05

~ never will forget the queer Incl
dents and experiences had when |
first bought a typewriter and sent out
in print my correspondence and bills
TO my customers who lived in the rus
tic regions about me" said merchant
from backwoods town. Several of
my patrons dropped me and was at a
loss TO account for their manner,
which changed toward me. AT last
the mystery was solved. A burly
young farmer drove up to the store,
tied up his oxen and stalked into my
office. Mr.. Blank said he, I'D have
you know that know how how to read
writin' and you don't have to print
your letters and bills when you send
them TO me. don't propose to be in
suited in such manner He then
threw down the letter on my desk and
stalked out.n--Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-09-05
No More Idle Ones.

For years past Blackfoot has had a
number OF boys in their teens idlying
away the summer months, and some OF
them the fall and winter months. But
a change has come over the spirit OF
their dreams, and, this season, an idle
boy looks lonesome: feels lonesome and
is lonesome when he strolls up and down
our streets. We have no more boy
loafers. They all have employment and
are doing well This is cheering to
parents, the community and is good for
the boys.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-09-05
i" TyroIien Queen.

On Friday evening, at the Opera
House, our young ladies in the operetta
"Tyrolien Queen" win undoubtedly
meet the anticipations of those
who may be present to witness
the rendition OF same. As the pro-
ceeds go 70 a laudable purpose, oil
should be In attendance, so partici-
pants may be encouraged TO best ef-
forts, and substantial recognition given
In their endavor to aid good cause.
The cast of characters Is given below:
Rosalic, Tyrolien Queen. a,.,, Miss Lulu SIN.
eypsy Queen, Miss Lizzie Criswell.
Fatty Queen. ..,...na, Miss Rebccca Wright.
Josephine. Tyrolicn. Miss Mary Thompson,
Tyrolion, Gypsy and Fairy Choruscs.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-09-05
Local Happenings Photographed

ScS; Monday win bc Labor Day.
The only way 10 have a friend Is 70
Be- enc.
Arkansas and Maine hold State cleo
tons next Monday.
RsssIa has added s7O.Ooo recruits 20
her sanding army this year.
TheBlacktco, public schools will open
ne1s Tuesday, September sch.
Il q said ,ha, Tom Watson, populisi
candidate for vicc-Prcsidcnt, win in.
eludc Idaho in his campaign tour.
Tho Idaho Falls Times says: The
shops at shoshonc arc now being re-
moved 20 Poca,ollo.
The Episcopal Sunday school enjoyed
. picnic at Geo. Wallis home last Satur-
day.
Special Land Agent Sadler has been
ordered 10 HALEY.
Hon. Frank w. Became was In Salt
Lake City, Sunday.
The hay crop on Snake River bot.
tom above American Falls was never
so good as this season.
In come Of the Eastern States q poll.
ing Of farmerp show the ratio 10 be
Tor Bryan i6, Mckinley !.
DIR. and Hrs. Moore will visit Boise
next week.
Miss kchoc will teach 10 GENTLE Val
ley, Bannock county, during the fall
and winter months.
Now Is the time for some candidate,
70 indulge in beatitudcs and say q
themselves: Blessed Is he that blow
9th his own horn, for II he do not blow
tho samc shall not be blown.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-09-05

The Idaho State horticultural Society
will hold its scmi-annual meeting at
Caldwell, Sept 18th.
George HALEY, who killed Seldom
the insurance agent at HALEY some
weeks ago, has been held for the next
grand jury Of his county.
Special attention OF our readers is
directed 20 the letter Of Attorney w.
T. Smith. OF Idaho Falls, published in
this issue. Mr.. Smith has always been
honest and true TO the best interests OF
the county, and his suggestions are
worthy of the most thoughtful consid-
Grafton.
An interesting incident OF the week
has been the visit of Ii Hung Chang,
the noted Chinese statesman whose
reputation long since became interna-
tional. The great Chinaman comes to
the United States as the guest of the
Nation, continuing course of travel
which has included the principal coun-
tries abroad. While here the distin-
guished visitor viii have an opportun-
ity OF forming an impression at first
hand Of the way in which the resources
OF civilization are utilized by nation
which represents in special way the
progressive spirit of the West, and If,
as is thought, he is charged with po-
litical mission, the circumstances at
tending his visit will, IL is to be hoped,
Intricate the machinery Of diplomacy.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-07-24
May Become Blind.

Cheyenne, Wyo., July 2z.-Word vas
received here today that Miss Esielle
Reel, Superintendent of public instruc-
ton, who is undergoing treatment for
her eyes at Cleveland, o., had lost the
sight of one eye and may lose both.
Miss Reel left here six weeks ago for
Denver, where she consulted an oculist.
She went 10 St. Louis, then TO Cieve-
lar.o, where it is understood an opera
ton was performed which resulted as
stated above.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-07-24
Looks Like Murder.

Chicago, July 22.-Mrs. c. E. Cum
mings of Boston was found in a semi
conscious condition near Old Harlem
railroad tracks last night Mrs Cum.
mings was on the way 10 San Francisco.
where she has relatives. She has only
a vague remembrance OF the incidents
Immediately before her unconscious
ness. "A woman met her while she was
waiting for the train. She gave her
name as Mrs. Johns. She had a shanty
near The track erected when the Harlem
track first opened, and was known as
squatter. Il is said she conducted Illicit
business in the sale of liquors. The
loud cries of victims attracted the al
tention Of belated pedestrians passing
along Hannah street last night They
found Mrs. Cummings lying on a mat
tress, the body bearing marks of rough
treatment. The doctor said the woman
was suffering from poison She was
removed 10 the county hospital and her
condition is considered serious. Mrs.
Cummings says she vas given poison in
q glass of beer and as soon as the poison
took effect she was robbed OF her rail-
road ticket, jewelry and her money.
Mrs. Cummings is well dress ed, appar-
entity about s. years old. She said she
arrived in Chicago yesterday from Bos-
on
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-07-24
LEARNING THE TBUTH.
secretary Mercer Not as sure as He
Was

Washington, D. c., July 22.-Repre-
sentative Mercer, secretary of The re
publican con- ressional committee, re-
turned today from Nebraska, and has
taken charge at headquarters. Mr.. Mer-
,er is not enthusiastic over the lookout,
although he j. keeping a stiff upper lip.
He admits that Tie west is on fire over
the sil, er question, and that McKinley's
election can only be secured by the
hardest kind Of work. What seems to
amaze Mercer more than anything is
the uprising of the commercial classes
in behalf of free coinage.
1. is recognized here thai the indorse-
ment of Bryan by the Populist conven-
ton, unless large and Influential bolt
can be carried out, will make fearful
odds against the gold standard ticket.
Republican leaders have been watching
with close interest tonight the returns
from St. Louis.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-07-24
Lamont Denies II.

Washington, July 22.-Secretary La
mont has returned from New York. lie
spent some time in conference with
Secretary Carlisle this morning. It can
be stated positively that the administra
ticn has not now, and has not had
recently any intention of resorting to
another bond issue for the purpose Of
replenlshing the gold reserve, and in
the present condition of the treasury,
and the prospects OF business in the
near future, no apprehension is felt that
recourse must DC had TO such an issu
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-07-24
AN AWFUL CONFESSION.
A Murderer Says He Wept While His Vic
tim Prayed

A Murderer Says He Wept While His VIC
tim Prayed
Jose Ebanks was under sentance to be
hanged Jnne Io for the murder of Mrs.
HarriettStyles and her aged father John
D. Borden, near Oceanside, Colo, on
Sept 10 last, made full confession
of his crime. In the presence of As
slst Mt District Attorney Uttley, Sheriff
Jennings, Deputy Sheriff Fred Jennings
and a stenographer Ebanks related
the stoty of the murders, which was
both pathetic and revolving.
He told of his journey down the rail
way track near the mussle beds. of his
picking up an orange by the wayside
and eating it. The fruit made him III,
and, spying tent near the railway, ne
visited it in quest of medicine. Borden
and Mrs. Stiles greeted him The old
man observed the muzzle of a revolver
protruding from a sack carried by
Ebanks, and he made a motion as If to-
secure his own gun. Ebanks surmisedl
that Borden was going to attack him
and bliudlv fired al the old man, who
fell 10 the ground without moan. Mrs.
Stiles asked Ebanks why he had shot
him, and informed him that Borden wis
unarmed and had no hostile intentions.
Realizing his predicament hemurdeT-
er babe Mrs. Stiles kneel and pray, elf
ing her that though life was sweet tt p
both, he preferred liberty to hanging,
and so she must die to insure his safety.
"She knelt down by the cot" continued :
Ebanks land ! wept while she prageu-
told her did not want to kill her, but
it was my only refuge When she fin
ished praying she rose from her knees
and faced me without saying a word
Closing my eyes, shot her-where, I
do not know. The first bullet did not
kill her, and fired a second time. AfteD
satisfying myself that Borden had no
gun, l walked TO the door of the ten
and made three attempts to shoot my
self, but the shells would not explode.
then noticed what thought was move
ment of the old mans body, and to make
sure I shot once more. Returning 20
the railway track tried 10 shoot myself
again but could not pull the trigger, SC
/ threw my gun away.-Exch ange.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-07-24
COMMITTEE.

Co.'s reserve in national treasury july
23d, SS9,7So,r8o.
The Norwegian Storthing has in.
creased the duties on wheat sixty ore,
and on wheat -four 2 kroner per 100
Kilograms. George Wesley Atkinson of
Ohio county was nominated for govern
or by the republican state convention Of
West Virginia by accansation.
The Guaa ID company has ordeed the
construction of three 5oo.ton steamers.
The vessels WILDE bnilt At Belfast, and
adapted for freight and cheap passenger
business.
In the United States court at St. Paul
the Iowa anti-cigarette law Was declared
unconstitutional, the ground given for
the decision being the same as in the
liquor original package law.
Philadelphia banks will aid in restor-
ing and maintaining the National treas
ury gold reserve. A movement was
started among them yesterday 70 raise
$1,000 600 in gold for this purpose, and
before the close of business was owe
; 10000 was pledged.
Col. L. Suter, in charge Of the i'm /
provements at Oakland harbor Cal. /
says that vessels drawing I9 feet can
enter the harbor and pass up TO the Oak
land wharves. With the exception of |
shoaling in the tidal basin and the East
Oakland channel, the depths obtained
have manifested themselves very we'll
Senator Butler, of South Carolina,
was made temporary chairman of the
populist convention at ST. Louis. He
scored both the old parties, and
created much enthusiasm among the
delegates.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-07-24
MOrmonism in Washington.

Seattle, Wash, July 22.-Mormonism,
it has just been discovered, is taking
deep root around Orting in Pierce
county Many converts from the staid
old Methodist church are reported. Sc
ri US trouble is feared, as Methodist lead.
ers, in their great rage, are threatening
to lynch the lieutenants of Brigham
Young, who are with defiance mingling
with the people, trying to teach them
Mormonism 1t is proposed to take
those who have Professed that faith, rep.
res.nting about ten families all told, and
colonize them in Utah.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-07-24
Dubos, Reception

Boise, Idaho, July 22.-Senator Dubois
will arrive here from Denver on Wednes-
day. A meeting of several citizens in
Guiding Fremont Wood, law partner of
Congressman Wilson, and warm Du-
bois man, and S. H. Hayes, chairman of
the Democratic STATE central committee
was held tonight to make arrangements
for the reception of Senator Dubois.
Another meeting will be held tomorrow.
It will be one of the most enthusiastic
popular ovations ever rendered a public
man il this state. They expect large
delegations from adjoining counties. \.
NJ. Ruick, chairman of the populist state
committee. was invited to be present at
the arrangement meeting last night, but
he did not present himself. He is "mid-
die of the road" populist.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-07-24

Nearly seven inches of rain has falie.-
in Kansas City and vicinity in three
days. The storm which began Saturday
morning is a record breaker. The Mis-
souri, and Kaw rivers are both high
Central avenue bridge across the Kaw
in Kansas City, Kan, used by the IL
road and the cit. has been badly dam
aged and is in danger of being washed
away
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-07-24
THEY STATE THEIR POSITION
Silver Republicans Issue an
Address.

Advise ali Who believe the cause of
silver TO be the Cause of Uusnaniry
TO support Bryan and sewaII a.
Party Lines ia 1he Contest Will BE
Brok IA contest OF PrincipI,--
Rather has Parties-ReasOns set
Forth at EseEss1h.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-07-24

out the yScissitudes of our nations in
fancy, through the internecine struggle
of its manhood. kept rs a q eat. free
and prosperous nation, in which labor
was not only respected and employed
but was so compensated that want and
distress such as nov weigh upon us was
unknown. Let the lesson of history
too recent and TOO plain to be gainsaid
or denied, be needed and let there be no
fear that a system that so wonderfully
protected labor, developed business ell
terprise and secured 10 the nation a CON
tented and prosperous people In the "a
will do ought but hriog 70 Us return Of
like prosp erity, the pecictions OF disaater
Of our opponents 20 the contrary not
withstanding-
ain Mr.. Bryan the Chicago conven-
ton placed at the head of its ticket a
gentleman of exceptional ability and of
high character. No man of his age was
better known throughout the United
States than he. A member of congress
for four years he commanded the admi
ration and respect of all his associates
in that body as a scholarly statesman
and profound thinker. No man had
ever assaulted his character or In any
way questioned his integrity or moral
worth. His character IS fit example
for the young men Of this country. He
has shown in all his public utterance
that he loves his country and his coun-
trymen and that he sympathzes with
them in their distress. He has also
shown that he believed the financial
system which makes gold the standard
Of value was in a great degree the cause
of the depression and financial distress
prevalent throughout the land; that
the condition now existing will continue
while the present monetary system lasts
and that he would fain return to he use
of both gold and silver as they were
used prior to 1873, and he has proposed
such a change of the financial system
by the usual constitutional methods.
"Such was the character and such the
political opinions of the candidate
known to his countrymen, who by their
in convention selected
from every state in the union put him
in nomination for the highest Office
within the gift of the American people.
This is a critical period in our nation
al history. Our industrial and financial
of other nations and peo-
pies is involved in this campaign, and
we firmly believe there will be no return
to prosperity until we shall have changed
our financial system so as TO restore the
bimetallic system, established by the
fathers of the republic; and so believing
we urge all friends of gold and silver as
standard money and the opponents of
single gold standard to give to Mr.. |
Bryan and Mr.. Sewell their hearty sup
port. In advising this course we do no
it necessary that they shall !
abandon or surrender their political |
views on other questions.
PROFOUNDLY impressed with tile i'm
portance of the issues of the campaign,
Tor ourselves and our associates, we re-
'Pectfully submit the foregoing TO the
candid consideration of the American
people.
"'Manitou, Colo. July 20, 1896.
"H. NJ. TELLER,
FIRED T. DUBOIS,
LEE MANTLE,
CHARLES S. HARTMAN,
EDGAR WILSON,
'JoHN F. SHAFRorH,
"A. VI. STEVENSON,
Committee,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-07-24

George L. Shoup, of Idaho, has
issued an address to the republicans Of
Idaho, appealing for support to the
national republican ticket.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-07-24

Ex-Governor Joseph H. Williams Oh
Maine died from old age, Monday
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-07-24

Nanitou, Colo. July 20, 1896.
"H. NJ. TELLER,
FIRED T. DUBOIS,
"LEE MANTLE,
CHARLES S. HARTMAN.
EDGAR WILSON,
'JoHN F. SHAFRorH,
"A VI. STEVENSON,
Committee.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-07-24

Following is the address to the Peo-
pie issued by committee, headed by
Senator Teller, setting forth the views
and positions of the free silver republi-
cans. 1t is not signed by all the boilers,
but is endorsed BY them.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-09-18
BRYAN'S LETTER.
Accepting the Democratic Nom
ination For the Presidency.
ENDORSES THE CHICAGO PLATFORM

Aims and Purposes of Democracy Set
Forth If Elected VIII Not Again BE
IA Candidate Issue OF Government Bonds
and Nationa. Bank Paper Condemned.
Tarin Not an Issue.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-09-18
A MAY BLOSSOM.

In my dim room. above the city street,
] sat at work, 49, yet all about me grew
Bright reaches Of the fields, so cool, so sweet
/ heard the pretty talk Of building birds
Poem for which no poet hath found words
through.
felt soft touches Of the wind at play
Lift from my tired brow loose slips of hair
And kiss my check, r. = the tear that trem-
bled there.
Oh strangcst churmi $50 ! did not dream,
but still
The magic of dream entrnnced the day.
Some one had placed upon my window sill
a tiny crystal cup, and in 10 lay
A single white sweet blossom Of the Mayl
M. A. Dc We're in Ladies Home journal.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-09-18
ELECTRICITY SAVES BALD Heads.


Electric lighting is passing through an
interesting and important stage. At one
time the main point considered by the Gus
toner was to have large aggregate
amount of light inside his mouse, store or
factory; the disposition and quality of it
were secondary matters. Economy, COM
fort and health are now factors which en-
ter largely into the Lighting arrangements
of every new installation.
In offices particularly there is more care
given to tho screening of the light and it
Is placed at Il greater distance from the
desk, wherever practicable. One singular
result of this innovation is that clerks who
are constantly at the desk suffer less from
the dropping out of the hair than former
ly. AT one time the light would he fixed
just over the head of the occupant of IA
desk, and the heat of the light would so
beat down on his scalp that i'm course of
time the hair became weakened and bald
ness ensucd. This indeed, is given as one
of the many causes why badness is now
adays so prevalent
With better placing and judicious
tempering of the light has come Il distinct
improvement in the health of employees
and in large establishments whore over
100 clerks are employed, the low rate of
abscntceism from sickness which is less
than one-third the normal. is attributed to
this cause. Ii factories it is found that
the good or bad arrangements of the light
ing Will make an enormous difference III
the amount OF work done y the operators,
and the less strain there is to the eye either
from too much or too little light the bet
ter is the output of the operative depart
ment
In a recently built mill it was decided,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-09-18
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-09-18

The largest proportion of single persons
Is found in Ireland and Scotland and the
smallest in the United States. In Ireland
81 per cent, in Scotland IS per cent, but in
the United States only 90 per cent are in
that condition.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-09-18

/ "A Candidate Issue of Government bonds
ana Hati"na' HanN Iaper CONDEMNED"
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