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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22
BY the Governor
/. w. GARRETT, Secrtary OF State.

There are now more than 1000, 900
miles of telegraph lines in existence
and more than half OF them in this
country.
The ladies OF the W. c. T. U. will
meet at the Methodist church on Tues
day afternoon of next week. Everyone
is expected to be present as the cleo
tion OF officers will be held and impor-
tant business transacted. Notice, the
time has been changed to 2:30.
Mamma, do you think Uncle Bar
ney will GO to heaven?n 81 hope SO,
Johnny. Why?n "Cause he won't If
the Lord knows him as well as do. ~
Chicago Tribune.
THE NEWS regrets that 1t could not
give the conference proceedings in
full. The demands upon its space by
the Boise convention and other matters
made it impossible to do so. 1t will
publish synopsis of the proceedings
OF the closing days, together with the
appointments, and any minister wish
ing copy will receive it by next
weeks mail.
The invention of a new calculating
machine in France has demonstrated
Its triumph by practical work. One
of the remarkable results achieved
was when 6,22s, ,333, ,444 was multiplied
by s,sSs, Ill, ,224. The answer-55, ,304,-
79l, 123, ,0s6, ,975, ,456 = appeared on the
registered in less than three seconds.
Gold is produced at cost of $500
per ounce and the government fur
nishes a market for 1t at $1,000 per
ounce, profit Of 300 per cent. to the
gold mine owner. Gold standardists
say this is right and honest, but that it
would be dishonest for the government
to fix price of sl.2s per ounce on sill
yer when 1t cost but 65 cents to pro-
duce II or profit of only 100 per cent.
Queer logic.--Ex.
How often do we hear people say:
where In the world do the flies come
from?" 1t is simple enough says an
exchange. The topper makes the bot
tie fly, the cyclone makes the house
fly, the carpenter makes the saw fly,
dancer makes the heel fiy the boarder
makes the butter fly, the Cubans make
the Spanish fiy, the tin can makes the
dog fly. the hunter the deer fly, and we
all say, shoe fly don't bother mel
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22
The election Of Miss Bertha Fisk. Of

The election Of Miss Bertha Fisk. Of
Baker City, Oregon, secretary of the
League Association OF the Idaho Con.
ference, was a graceful compliment to
the young lady. and the association did
Itself honor In paying her that compli.
ment. She Is justly entitled TO all the
honors and compliments which can be
paid her In that Office.
Engineer Mitchell, OF the Reserya-
tlon canal company, came near losing
a valuable saddle last week. He
found 1t convenient TO leave his sad !.
die at billiards. livery stable for a few
days, but II seems by some mistake Il
was hired out so when called for.
u could not be produced. An In
vestigation showed that the party
TO whom the saddle had been hired
had taken his way toward Idaho Falls,
and a further investigation revealed
the fact that the same individual had
sold the saddle and pocketed the pro-
ceeds and gone 70 parts unknown.
BY exercising considerable diplom attic
skill Mr.. billiard was finally able TO Sc
cure The saddle and has returned II 10
the owner, but finds he stands about l6
10 loser by the transaction.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22
Bfoodhounds.

So successful In late years have OFF,
cors OF the Law been In capturing muir
dcrers, robbers and burglars with blood
hounds, that IL Ia becoming common
thing for shcriffs and constablcs 10 keep
one or two well.trained ones on hand.
II they can reach the scene OF the crime
with these dogs In "a or 30 hours after
the deed they are almost sure 10 run
down the offenders, and SO faithful and
truthful are they In following and cap
turing the guilty ones that courts and
juries are willing TO accept them as
witnesses against the parties, although
all other testimony may be purely cir
cumstantial.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22
Special to The News.

BOISE CITY, August 20.--Fusion OF
Democrats and Populists agreed on.
Democrats get Presidential Electors,
the Governor, Attorneys General, Judge
Of the Supreme Court, State Treasurer
and Mine Inspector. The Populists
get Congressman, Secretary OF State,
Llcuienan = Governor, Auditor and
School Superintendent. Il is further
agreed 70 recommend that counties
send a majority OF Populists 10 the
Legislature.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22
Republican County Convention

Republican County Convention TO
elect delegates 10 the State Convention
at Boise City, August Goth, 1896, met
st Idaho Falls on Saturday August
10Th, 1896.
Convention called 20 order at 1890 a.
M, by II. X. Linger, secretary OF CEN
tral committee, in the absence OF
Chairman Hasbrouck.
u. ]. Briggs, OF Idaho Falls, was
elected temporary chairman. Geo. l..
Wall, OF Blackfoot, temporary secreta-
ry. Temporary organization was made
permanent.
A committee of Ave was appointed
on credentials, viz:
Geo. L. Wall, Albert Anderson, j. 5,
Mulliner, WIN. Priest, Newton Casper.
There was only one contcsting dele
CATION, Idaho Falls. After hearing
arguments, pro and con, silver delega'
tion was seated.
The following delegates were elected
70 the State Convention:
II. s. Dietrich, D. II. Biethan, Geo
L. Wall, u. T. Rose, 3. j. Briggs, +. )
Turner, w. d. Huffaker, Newton Cas-
per. G. ]. Owens, II. w. Kiefer, j, 5
Mulliner.
B.J. BRraes, Chairman,
ClEo. u. WALL, Secrcinpg
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22
Notice 10 Farmers.

Having purchased Ericsson & Roses
Steam Threshing Outfit, and employ
none but skilled hands, am now ready
to do threshing at short notice, and
will guarantee satisfaction. Address
or call on +. II. TYLER,
Riverside, Bingham Co., Idaho,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22
Under the Legend.

Tue Republican county convention 70
elect delegates 70 the State convention
~ Boise, August e6ih, met at Idaho
Falls last Saturday.
A local committee secured an unoc-
cupied store room for the session, and
when the temporary chairman and Sec
Rotary were elected they took seats on
q platform under the legend In large
letters: "wE SELL ONLY FOR CASH
I, Is said conventions are sometimes
bought, but We never knew n chairman
and secretary 70 sic under cash sell.
ing placard before
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22
The Idaho House.

The Idaho House is under now man
agcment, Messrs John Downing and
Henry Simmons, both experienced in
their line, have taken charge and prom
ise the travelling public and local pa
rons first-class accommodations. Meals
at all hours. They ask trial
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22
LABOR DAP.
Proclamation by Governor Nc
ConneH Fixing 1t on Sept. 7th.

Proclamation. Office,
Boise, Idaho.-In conformity with the
provisions of an act of congress, APP
proved June 2sth, A. D., 1894, designat-
ing the first Monday of September,
celebrated and known as labor's holi-
day." as legal public holiday. /, w.
J. Mcconnell, governor OF the state of
Idaho, do hereby appoint Monday, the
7th day Of September, A. d., 1896,
legal holiday throughout this state,
and request of our people faithful OBJ
servance of the same.
In no state of the Union are the citi-
zens in closer touch with the ambitions
and aspirations Of laboring men and
women. None are more willing TO recog-
nize the just claims Of those who by the
labor OF their hands aim TO support
themselves and families. II is fitting
and appropriate that labor should be
suspended as nearly as possible upon
that day, and ! recommend that in all
occupations where large numbers are
employed, upon this holiday that they
assemble together and discuss the sub
ject of the betterment OF their condi-
tion and adopt such resolutions and
memorials to the coming legislature as
they think proper, asking for the en-
actment Of such laws as may be needed
to ensure protection in all their rights
and privileges.
Let us all by suitable recognition of
this holiday lend our aid in building
upand ennobling the character of work
ingmen and women.
In testimony whereof, have hereun-
TO set my hand and caused the great
seal of the state to be affixed at Boise,
the capital, this 18th day OF August, A.
D., 1896.
W. !. MCCONNELL,
BY the Governor
/. w. GARRETT, Secrtary Of State.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22
Quietly Married.

Tuesday evening, August 18th, Mr..
J. A. Collins, the popular railroad agen,
At Blackfoot, and Miss Ada sill were
quietly married at the residence OF the
brides mother by Rev. J. r Yost OF
the Methodist church.
No cards were issued, and the cerc.
mony was celebrated in the presence on
iy, Of the brides mother, sister and
brothers. Blackfoot missed the cere-
mony. but all Blackfoot extends ia
best wishes for the long life and happi,
ncss Of tho popular young couple.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-05

travelling north for about twenty miles and
told them what they had heard and, the
latter pushed on in that direction. The
times at which Dunham is alleged to have
been seen correspond exactly to the time
in which a pedestrian Is liable to have
taken to traverse the rough country in
which he was seen and strengthens the be-
lief that the posses or the Sheriff are upon
the right trail and only short distance
behind the fugitive murderer.
The country through which the trailed
man has passed, it is said, affords ample
opportunity for securing both food and
water. Woodchoppers have cabins along
the route, and these are fairly supplied
with provisions and left open during the
days when the men are at work some dis
tance away. The territory east OF Pinoche
is described as being principally rolling
land in which a pedestrian could make
good time, but 1t is also accessible to a
horseman.
a posse of four horsemen, with blankets
and provisions, left here tonight for Tres
Pinos, and will push on to the route sup
posed to have been taken by the murderer.
The posse consists of Ira Woods, William
Valpy, J. D. Wieland and Seth Churchill.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-05
SESSION OF THE HOUSE.
Murray, the Coiored Contestant, Gire
Eitiotts Seat.

Murray, the Colored Contestant, Giren
Efti0tt's Seat.
WASHINGTON. D. c., June 4-The
contested election case of Murray (colored
R. against Elliott CD from the First Dis
trict of South Carolina, was decided to-
day. On vote of 153 to 81 Murray was de-
clared to be entitled to the seat occupied
by Elliott, and he was sworn in by Speaker
Reed amidst Republican applause.
The case of Martin (P.) VS.. Lockart ID }
from the Sixth North Carolina District,
occupied nearly all of the rest of the ses-
sion and at $40 the House adjourned
with the understanding that vote should
be taken the first thing IN the morning
In this case the majority also recon-
mended the seating of the contestant
(Martin).
The final report on the general def
cheney bill was presented and agreed to and
the following bills were also finally dis
posed of: The pension of Mrs. Mary c.
Green, widow of General Green, at $3.50 per
month; authorizing the restoration of
John n. Quackenbush to his rank and
place as commander of the navy and his
retirement by the President.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-05
AFTER STETSONS MILLIONS.
Catherine Shirley Claims to Be a Step
daughter of the Famous theatrical
MANAGER.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June 4.-Cather-
inc Shirley, resident of this city, claim
ing to be stepdaughter of the late John
Stetson, the famous theatrical manager of
Boston. has filed an action in Boston to
prevent the probating of the will and
claiming the estate left by Mr.. Stetson,
which, she says, includes controlling in
terest in the Boston Herald and other
property, in all amounting 20 about 50, ,0O0,-
600. Mrs. Shirley is about 10 years old.
Her husband is clerk in Chicago, from
whom she has been separated for some
time and from whom she will ask di-
vorce.
According to her story she is the only
child of Mrs. Kate Stokes Stetson, who
died month ago. Her father, she says,
was Carl Antony. He and her mother
were members of circus company and
she was born in Quincy, Ill. Her mother
left her shortly after she was born and she
was raised by Mrs. Snyder who moved to
Houston, Tex, where her early girlhood
was spent. Afterward she went to Chi
cago and was married to Mr.. Shirley there.
She says that she has a valid claim on the
property and especially does she desire
to prove just who she is and what she
maintains will not be difficult. She Will
probably go to Boston shortly.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-05
CHARITY and CORRECTIONS.
Eight Hundred Delegates dtfend He
Contention in Grand Rapids.

Eight Hundred Delegates Atfend the
Conrention ia Grand Rapids.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, June 4.-The
twenty second annual convention OF Charl-
ties and Corrections began this evening
with 600 of 500 delegates in attendance.
The convention opened with Harvey ).
Hollister, president of the Grand Rapids
Charity Organization, as presiding officer.
The address of welcome on behalf OF she
State was made by Governor John L. Rich.
He was followed by Mayor l.. c. Stow on
behalf Of the city, and ]. B. Angel, presl-
dent of the University of Michigan, on be-
half of the educational institutions OF the
State. Several addresses ELECTED hearty
applause. The response was made by An
drew E. Elmore of Green Bay, Wis.
The annual address was then read by A.
o. Wright, who spoke on "The New Phil
antrophy."
He stated that the new philanthropy
of the dawn of the twentieth century was
distinguished on it's philosophic side by
studying causes as well as symptoms and
considering classes as well as individuals.
On its practical side it seeks to change
environment and build character as well
as to relieve distress. He emphasized
the need OF checking the bad heredity
tendency and the necessity OF attacking
pauperism and crime in the slums.
Tomorrow morning the Work OF the
conference will begin.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-05
SHERIFF sooTr IN LINE.
Fresmo's Eeperien Officer Ready to
Join ia Hunt.

Join ia Hunt.
FRESNO, CAL, June 4.-Sheriff Scott
will start for the western part of the county
in the morning if he learns definitely that
Murderer Durham has crossed the boun-
daries. In an interview with THE CALL
correspondent tonight, the Sheriff stated
that he considered it would be folly to
start out without knowing in what part of
the country the fugitive is. The Los
Banos country is filled with hunters and
there is hardly any necessity for assistance
there.
"As soon as I know that Dunham is in
Fresno County will join in the pursuit. -
said the Sheriff. "In the morning l will
telephone to Hays Place for information. -
Sheriff Scott and deputies have not had
genuine man hunt since Chris Evans
escaped Jail. They have learned a great
deal about the business by experience, and
their search will not be conducted on ex-
citable posse principles.
telephone message from Mendoza this
evening stated that four officers arrived
there on the train from San Jose to-day.
They Immediately started up the river,
presumably to head the fugitive off should
he come that way.
During the day report reached Mendoza
that Dunham had been captured, but it
proved to be fake.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-05
SEEN At HAYES STATION.
So the Pursuit of Dunham Is RenetUed
With TiQor.

Hath ftgor.
HOLLISTER, CAL, June 4.-Up to noon
to-day nothing was heard from the vari-
Gus posses in pursuit of Dunham. Sheriff
Ballou came in early this morning after
searching thoroughly the Quien Sabc Val
ley without finding any traces of the MUIR
derer. He left Holbrook and Lyndon on
saddle-horses at the head of Los Banos
Canyon. They have covered the country
clear to the Mountain House and intended
to scour the canyon. At 2 o'clock Sheriffs
Matthews and Stayton arrived from
Panoche Valley after three days search
Of the Las Aguillas, Las Muertas and Tu-
larietos valleys. Matthews says it is i'm
without saddlehorses and has gone to
Salinas to start party over the Herman
dez traH leading to the Cantua.
Late this evening Under Sheriff Brown
received word from Juan Edison that Dun
ham had been seen at Hayes station
Wednesday noon and his posse was i'm
mediately headed that way. Hayes station
is at the mouth of Silver Greek on the
edge of the San Joaquin plains, and if be is
once driven out OF the mountains his
capture will be comparative easy matter.
Sheriff Johnson of Mendocino arrived on
the evening train to join in the pursuit.
BAKERSFIELD, CAL, June 4.-Word
was received here this afternoon that Dun
ham was coming this way down the west
divide and for officers to be on the look
out. a posse has been out for two days
looking for him and all passes through
the mountains are now guarded by settlers
who have description of the murderer
and are anxious to earn the reward.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-05
GOLD DELEGATES
ARE SHUT OUT,
[COntinued from First Pdge.l

party, but there was never time when he
was not in accord with them on the money
question.
Mr.. Tucker in a speech strongly COM
mended Mr.. Cleveland as an honest. up
right Democrat. This was heartily cheered
By the gold delegates.
The committee on delegations sub
mitted the platform, which was read by
its chairman, Senator Daniel. B. B. Nun
ford presented minority report, repre-
senting the views of the gold men on the
financial question. This was signed by
the six gold memo oers of the com mmittee.
The platform declares:
We are for sound money. This sound money
should consist of silver and gold and of paper
redeemable in silver or gold at the option oi
the payer, the units of the whole mass to be
kept at parity by coinage rights and equal legal
tender function, the only method by which
the PARITY of the two metals has continuously
and success fully been maintained.
We hold to the use of both gold and silver as
the standard money OF the country, and to the
coinage of both gold and silver without dis.
eliminating against either metal or charge fol-
mintage
The immediate and complete restoration OF
ING DlmelldllSm OL money WHICH III
the United States from 1923 to 1878 is, in our
opinion, demanded by the interests of com
merce, manufactures and agriculture, which
are alike suffering from the continuous fall OF
prices and the consequent embarrassment or
bankruptcy OF those engaged therein, and in
order to restore it we demand that the free and
unlimited coinage of both silver and gold at
the ratio of Is TO l, without waiting for the
assent or concurrence of any other Nation.
The resolutions further instruct the del
egates to C4icago to favor free silver. The
convention suspended the rule and adopt
ed the unit rule.
A resolution was adopted expressing a
desire that John w. Daniel shall be named
by the National Convention as one of the
members of the Presidential ticket. After
naming the delegates the convention at
11:45 adjourned sine die.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-05
ON Il FREE-SILTER PLANK.
North Dakota Elects Delegates for III
Chicago Contention.

North Dakota Elects Detegdtes for the
Chicago Contention.
JAMESTOWN, N. D., June 4.-The State
Democratic Convention to-day elected dele
gates TO the Chicago convention instructed
for a plank for the free coinage of both
gold and silver at 16 to l. They were
Hon. W. n. Roach of Grand Forks, James
Holt of Burleigh County, R. B. Hartman
of Cass County, ]. B. Eaton of Ramsey
County, F. A. Wilson of Pembina County
ana George ]. Williams of Grand Forks
County.
The resolutions adopted indorse the
Wilson bill and the efforts of the party In
reducing taxation; favor an amendment
to the Federal legislation giving power to
Congress to tax incomes and corporations
and individuals; favor a constitutional
amendment for the election of United
States Senators by direct vote; indorse
the action of Senator William Roach on all
matters before Congress, especially his
utterances upon currency questions; de-
nounce the demonetization of silver and
demand legislation that shall restore
silver as money metal.
Senator Roach was present and ad-
dressed the convention.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-05
DUNNIGAN E1CITED.
Il Tired and Dusty Cyclist Comes and
Goes MysteriOWsIy.

Goes Mystert0Hsty.
WOODLAND CAL, June 4-Dunnigan,
a Yolo County town, about fifteen miles
from Woodland, experienced a genuine
sensation. At about 9 O'Clock a bicycle
rider arrived IN town. He was dusty and
seemed to be very tired. Everything
about him indicated that he had made a
long journey. The murder of the Nc
Glincys in Santa Clara County was fresh
in the minds of everybody, and the
stranger was eyed with more or less sus-
picion. Many people consulted the news
paper descriptions of Murderer Dunham
and not few of them imagined that the
descriptions tailed in every respect with
the personal appearance of the stranger.
He was very reserved and uncommuni-
cative and retired as soon as he could get
something to eat, without asking any
questions. The matter was eagerly dis
cussed by small groups of people long
after the stranger had gone to bed, and it
was determined to watch his movements.
Rumors few thick and fast, and every
man one met had different version of
the affair. Every story was based upon
some suspicious act of the stranger while
he was under surveillance. The cyclist
rose bright and early in the morning and
started in a northern direction. The au-
thorities were notified, but nothing new
has developed as to who the stranger was.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-05
MADEIRA MAN-HUNTERS.

The Sheriff and Posse Leave for Fire
bdugAs and Los Banos.
MADEIRA, CAL, June 4.-This morning
Sheriff Westfall, accom- panied by D. B.
Harris and few others. started for the
vicinity of Firebaughs and Los Banos to
hunt for Murderer Dunham. 1t was
learned last evening that Dunham was
travelling in this direction, and that he
would certainly be headed off at Fire
baughs. Westfall went there this morn
ing, and ii there is no trace of him there
he will go toward the Pacheco Pass to
assist the west side officers in their attempt
to capture the murderer.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-05

number OF rdistingu shed men from VAR
Gus parts. Of the country are present:
Mavor Patterson delivered an address OF
welcome and Rev. DIR. John S. Macintosh
OF Chicago responded to the words OF
greeting. The president of the society,
Mr. Bonner of New York, is not able to Do
present, owing to illness, and has sent
letter declining to stand for reelection as
president. Many names were presenteo
for mem mbership. This AFTERNOON tne
memb bers and visitors went to Ola Derry
Church, and later to Paxtang Church, his
toric spots, where addresses were deilV-
cred
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-05
McKinteu and His Letter,

CLEVELAND, OHIO. June A special
to the Press from Canton says Mckinley
was seen by reporter at his home to-day.
"Do you know anything about letter
alleged to have been written by you to the
Stark County Farmers Alliance in 1902
was asked.
why, no; this is the first 1 have ever
heard of it." be replied. He refused to
further discuss it.
The letter is alleged to have had a free
silver ring to it, and was printed by New
York paper yesterday.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-05
cold Mem to Confer.

CHICAGO, ILL, June 4.-On the invita-
tion of the Honest Money and Honest
Primary Organization of the Cook County
Democrats a conference of gold standard
party leaders from all parts of Illinois will
be held here Sunday to report the status
OF the silver men within the party in their
county upon which to base a decision as
to calling State convention separate from
the, one to be held at Peoria, which is ex-
pected to vote for fre silver and Altgeld.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-05

parec to say now. But my opinion is that
he cannot do SO. If the persons he muir
dered had died natural deaths there can
be no doubt but that he would get the
estate, but as it is 1 don't see how he can.
when it comes to paying lawyer, if
he is caught and brought to trial, he Is
said, on good grounds, to have at least
$1,000 on his person. He will have to be
caught before the question of trial expense
can cut any figure, ANYWAY"
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-05

few people realize the extent to
which substitution-the fraud
of the days carried. You
will have to learn, and the best
way to learn is to let the clerk
talk and talk-he can do it-he
will do it. When he is ex-
hausted tell him you want what
you want, and that want is the
genuine