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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-03-13

Porter, Of New York.
ambassador to Germany-William
F Draper, OF Massachusetts,.
Minister to Mexico--Powell Clayton
OF Arkansas,
Consul General to Par.s-John K.
Gowdy Of Indiana.
Consul General to Liverpool-James
Boyle.
Assistant Secretaries Of State
Frank Partridge, OF Vermont, and w.
w. Adee, Of Maryland.
Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury
Perry S. Heath, of Indiana.
Assistant Secretary Of War-Harri-
son G. Otis, Of California.
Assistant Secretary Of Agriculture
j. H. Bingham, of Ohio.
The most likely candidate for Italy
is said to be w. r. Merriam, Of Mime
sofa who was regarded as strong Cab
met possibility at one time.
Clark e. Carrot Illinois. appears 10
be leading for Denmark, and w. w.
Thomas, Of Maine, for Sweden. Both
gentlemen have been in the diplomatic
service before.
Oliver L. Spaulding, OF Michigan,
has been endorsed by the entire dele
CATION of his state for the place he
held under Harrison, Assistant Secre-
tary OF the Treasury, with strong proba-
bility Of success.
Ex-Congressman John Il. Thomas
Of Illinois, was chairman OF the com
mittee on naval affairs when Presideni
Mckinley and Secretary Of the Navy,
Long were In Congress. Mr.. Thomas
was the father OF the new American
navy. His name Is being associated
with the Office Of assistant secretary o
the department, but Is not yet settled
whether he will be offered that or al
equally responsible position. He Is OF
the Presidents sure list for something
So much Is known.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-03-13
THAT waa e.ceodi,,.,,, y,

That was exceedingly bad taste in
ehe legislature 10 appoint the governor.
secretary Of state, and attorney-een.
erai' q committee to investigate the
management Of the state offices Of their
predecessors since the inauguration Of
statehood. -
Y THE NEWS mistakes not. these
distinguished gentlemen win not care
% run their arms 10 their sbouldera
Town . - me Old clothes-bags hunting
the soiicd linen, II any, Of their preda.
cessors' The appointment 81 4 com.
mittee q investigation may have bsen
named. Sie kehtiemeh
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-03-13
STATE APPROPRIATIONS.
Comparative Tables Of the Figures OF
Two Sessions.

II Is difficult to give exact figures Of
the appropriations made by the recent
session as the bills have not yet all
been acted upon by the governor.
There are also some continuing appro-
priations that cannot be given accu-
rately, but they are about the same un-
der each administration.
A table has been prepared Of the ap-
preparations which 10 practically accu-
rate. It Ii a. follows:
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-03-13
To Chicago or ~. Louis vim ry,..
Omaha or Kansas o'v'

Tho seryic Of the UNION PAoir's ss,o.
either route IL the very best. the ss W..
ment consists OF handsome das VV nav.
Chair Cars, Pullman Buffet anu = sud
ing Room slcepers. Dining ea Cars
Buffet Smoking and Llpfa,, line.
Fewer changes than via any o.ns =
For time tables, rates, etc, can -
Agent
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-03-13

IHcfe was Saving az Inc S0ldlers'
Home OF $1s, 600 through the changed
methods adopted there through diff
ferent plan Of keeping account Of the
government fund. The last legislature
provided for the building Of the Nor
NAL Schools, the outlay for building
and maintenance being $S1, 22l.20. This
year the appropriation for tho schools
ID only s28, 900, q adherence Of S53, 52l .26.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-03-13
APPOINTMENTS SETTLED.
Merriam May Go to Italy Ex-Congress
man Thomas on Tile Sure List.

WAsHuNGToN, ID. G., March L.
These appointments appear to be set
tied:
ambassador to Great Britain--John
Hay Of Ohio.
ambassador TO France-Horace
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-03-13
Mother Mckinley.

The country can never fully appreci-
ate the feelings and pride OF the aged
mother OF Major Mckinley, when she
stood at his side and saw him take the
oath OF office OF President OF the
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-03-13

Eofuinl ScttppiA .fFsssss Sgs44f tItSl -
Deficiencies, ..s..s.se..ss. a6sfu %
Total .ts....s.ss. ....s.s@....... 300. "a ~
There should b. deducted from this
the sum Of $4,000 provided in The blll
this year to pay interest on state bonds,
two years ago that item being treated
as continuing appropriation. This
leaves sd2,2A.6g aa the net amount
provided for by the last session that
the recent session was not called on 70
appropriate for. The total Of the APP
preparations two years ago was sT3,-
0e5.l2 greater than this year. Deduct
Ing 90, 2ti.6 90, we have si0, 800. ~ "a the
net saying effected for the state by the
Fourth session.
The session two years ago authorized
the issuance Of $4,000 Of bonds for Inn.
proyernent Of the asylum. The recent
session made direct appropriation Of
q similar amount for the purpose, these
two Items ofIsetting each other. The
bonds, however, brought premium Of
s6,52l.26. The total premium on both
sets OF bonds was ss,5gl.55. To arrive
~ the exact measure OF saving 70 be
credited 70 legislative intention, this
sum should be deducted from tho nc.
count against the session two years
ago. II makes the reduction 10 the or.
binary business affairs Of state ~, 1885,
10 this there should be added what.
ever portion Of the Soldiers Home re.
duction y attributable to the new sys
tenn Of government.
| The Third session raised reyonue q.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-03-13

The deficiency claims paid By the 1895
session aggregated eco, 443.f3. These
three items Of difference foot up a. fol-
lows:
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-30
Will Japan Fightp

A New York contemporary, with
regard to the Hawaiian question,
says OF Japan's protest: care we
prepared toeinsist upon the transfer
by force? II so, obviously we must
be able to overpower Japan upon
the Pacific. We are not only not so
prepared now, but it would take US
six weeks to put ourselves upon an
equal footing with her in those
waters, and during those six weeks
our Pacific ports would be
naked and defenceless to the rava-
ges of the Japanese cruisers.
As for overpowering her we could
do that only by stripping our Allan
tic ports Of their naval protection
and leaving them in turn open to
the ravages OF whatever Power
choose to attack US. To the ravages
of Spain, for instance, who considers
herself to have a grievance against
us, and is almost avowedly biding
her time for its redress. And what,
n Heavens name, is it for which
we are mourning all this dangeri
What's HaooDH to as or ve to Ha-
tUaii, that We should embroH ourselves
on her account euen with the smallest
of the South American republics, or
go to the expense Of single addi-
tional battleship9 Let the promoters
of annexation answer"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-30
No Trouble With Japan.

In spite OF our remarks on the
10Th inst. on the Hawaiian "grab"
by the United States, we cannot but
admire the GOODNESS of Secretary
Sherman. America has laid her hand
on Hawaii. aud there is every pros
pect of both the hand and Hawaii
retaining their respective positions.
Japan has protested, and was almost
ignored, but on second thoughts a
diplomatic message of tergiversa-
tion was sent, with polite intima-
tion that no interference would be
brooked. In an interview Secretary
Sherman hints that the matter is
pigeon-holed for the present, there
being no hurry to discuss the treaty;
inasmuch as at pinch no treaty
was necessary; simple Act of
absorption passed by Congress would
have sufficed. Easy as walking, isn't
it2 "No trouble with Japan need
be apprehended2" Possibly not
Financial Post
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-30

Tools Of the missionaries have
been found willing to call the meet
ing, which will be held at Kawaia-
hao Church. Few Hawaiians will
attend, and they are right in staying
home. Mr.. Morgan can say nothing
new to them. He knows nothing Of
their conditions and cares less. Ho
will assure them, that If annexation
comes, they will be treated as the
best Of Americans and as the equals
of every citizen Of the United States.
But what Hawaiian in his sober
senses will accept the guarantee Of
the senator from Alabama, a man
known for his peculiar vagaries; on
the brink OF the grave, and belong
ing to political party, which for
the present is the "under-dog" in
the United States.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-30

The visits OF the "great" states
men have not brought the expected
results. They have drank the punch
of our anuexationists, fattened on
the hospitality OF Hawaii, spoken
many empty words, and, when they
return to their homes, they will for
get their promises, and Hawaii will
fade away from their minds as fast
as the retainers paid to them pass
from their pockets. Send us some
more Senators and Congressman.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-30
Timely Topics.
Honolulu, Sept. @4, 1897
We re on Velvet,

and SO can you be, if you will
only come and see and carry
off with you enough of our
RED VELVET RUBBER
HOSE to keep your lawns
and gardens in'beautiful order.
You have experienced all the
Inconvenience and cost of all
kinds of experimental and
unsatisfactory hoses until you
felt inclined to give up water
ing your plants in sheer dis
gust.
Our agents have been in
vestigating for you, and at last
have discovered the very per-
fection of a flexible CORFU
gated rubber hose. We have
tested it in every way by
twisting, punching, pounding
and cutting and and we can
not make it crack, or kink or
leak. 1t is undoubtedly a
marvellous and almost life last
ing production. We only have
it at present in the 3-4 inch
size, but then it is exception
ally strong and flexible and
is about the same price as the
three ply hose. Remember
it is the
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-30

could have learned the true senti-
ments Of the natives. He has de-
clined the invitation. He does not
care to hear what the Hawaiians
have to say He simply desires to
deliver an address to them, and tell
them, why they should favor the
scheme, which will deprive them OF
their existence as nation.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-30

Admiral Beardslee was recently
given grand reception by the San
Francisco Chamber of Commerce.
During a speech he said: "As for the
Islands, we need Honolulu"
The British are overcoming all
obstacles in their Indian frontier
campaign, and it is merely a ques-
tion of short time before peace is
permanently assured.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-30

, Is it fact that the residence Of
Mr.. Ballou was lighted last evening
by the electric light department Of
the Government2 Is it possible that
the private road leading to Oversee
was rolled and fixed by the road
department of the Government.
Hownice and cheap it must be to be
the entertainer of Senator Morgan
OF Alabama. Charge it all to "miscel-
laneous' including the Alabama
punch,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-30

The reception on board the
French ship of war was an elegant
affair and well attended. Commo-
dore Fort and his officers made life
very agreeable for their guests for
the afternoon. 1t is to be regretted
that the ship must leave on Saturday
for San Francisco.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-30

The Hilo church was offered to
the anti-annexationists for a meet
ing place and declined by the Ha-
waiians, for the reason that they
thought it improper to take politics
into the church. Here the church
is offered and accepted by foreigners
for Senator Morgan's purposes.
Auwel
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-30

The Pennsylvania coal strike is
practically at an end. The result is
victory for the operators.
Emperor William is endeavoring
to induce his grandmother to visit
him in April next after his visit to
the Queen.
News from the Cuban insurrection
is as contradictory and unreliable as
ever.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-30
THURSDAY, SEPT. 80, 1897.
THE CONGRESSIONAL VISITORS.

The visit OF the senators from
Alabama and the congressman from
different States has not been satis-
factory to the annexation howlers.
The congressman have left us, and
it was obvious that they we're not
very enthusiastic oy,r their visit to
Hawaii
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-30

At the Ballou reception to Senator
Morgan the ten Hawaiians who
were present formed a verands
brigade, and looked lonesome. After
annexation even the veranda will be
taboo.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-30

The Senator has been rendered
reception by Hswaiians, when an
opportunity would have been given
him to hear something about the
true situation here, and where he
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-30

They had good time at the ex-
pense Of the subscribers to the an
nexation fund and Of the taxpayers,
and as long as they were well fed,
had plenty to drink and saw the
hula, they took no interest in the
political or financial affairs OF
Hawaii.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-30
TOPICS OF THE DAY.

Senator Morgan seemed to be
troubled with malaria, or something
else, at his reception. He was evil
IDENTIFY not at hie best estate.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-30

Hon. Berry from Kentucky was
charmed with the luaus in Hilo and
at Waipio, Oahu, and he proclaimed
the Official hula at Pawaa up to
date The missionary hosts attempt
ed to look very embarrassed in
"sanctifying" the heathen hula by
their presence. When the hula
girls got move on at Waipio the
train was made ready, and the con-
gressmen asked to board it and in
spect the pumping and machinery
Of the EVA plantation. The great
sugar magnates, who managed the
excursion, were paralyzed when a
M. @. calmly told them that the
train could 60 to Eva or H for all
he cared, the Hawaiian hula was
good enough for him, and that he
preferred the graceful twirl and the
twist OF the Hawaiian girls to look
ing at American made pump or GEN.
trifugal. The missionary sugar
baroAs were in quandary. They
feared to offend their distinguished
visitors, and at the same time they
had never yet been present at a hula
Gn public).
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-30
Red Velvet Rubber Hose

We have also in stock u
quantity of the plain rubber
hose, suction and steam hose
of various sizes, and it will
pay you to call and inspect
them at
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-30

Then came the Pawaa hula. The
missionaries staid away from that
sscapade, and left the virtuous ex-
hibition of our national heathen
dance in the hands Of the Minister
of Education (the hula was evidently
not "foreign affairs"); the general Of
the army; the protector OF public
morals, the Marshal; and a number
OF ardent annexationists, ready even
to sacrifice their natural modesty to
furthering the 'fun" OF their con-
gressional visitors.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-30

Old Morgan is not here for fun,
however, and with him it is straight
business. He has told the Govern
ment, and his words stand uncon-
tradicted, that from Hawaiian
point OF view he certainly would
oppose annexation. He has not seen
the hulas, but he has been dragged
from church to church to pose be-
fore the Hawaiians, and from re-
oeptions to dinners, from punch
bowls to "straights," to express
himself as solid annexationist, and
q man, who is here to thoroughly
study the situation through glasses
from "Overseas."
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-11-03
ANDERSON INTELLIGENcER

me Newberry Observer is certainly co,-
rect wnen 1t says: Captain Biliv Sr,;,t, o
VINO goes up and down the Southern Ro,i
way rom columbus to Greenyiile. on the
Passenger train, 10 held In kindly rememe
most ooIyi,a ~ al, VINO kaow him as one Of the
'aGctofs OF the day. The comfort and c"n-
v,Snie9ee ., OF t:s passengers, parsiculnrlv
!ne iad,ts and children. are. never far.,n3
zen oy him. He Ia aiweva alert cnnss:
@ .Gagiaia Smith has been on this
aoa" tnirty-nine years. We hope his life
.'o'"iheSS may be long continued"
Inc new map. of Anderson Connie hn
.. ~. Won Hasseln hes been finished anJ
,s,es We are pleased 70 cay that is 10 one OF The
;noS o"mnpieto M maps we have, ever axsu-
nnhi;o courses and distances OF every
noticeaoie size Is given, as we'll no the a,~
ace location OF every farm, which heara tho
nan1 =. y, OF tue owner plainly printed acroas
IL. 10 us 1t Apreefa to be perfect evs,, to
suS mlnntsst detail. In the lover ieft
nc.easa o,uI. va,.. in.ntms::on as to population,
oo. eaSSe. vsins 0i real snd personal mon.
ssrty, government and liet of bns;nsppa ;p
houses 10 given; eleo q map OF tho c;tv
anoWiug the altitude, railvavs nnhiH;ss
Toaos. wards and other matters Of interest
Alound the margin OF the map pronsr are
Maps Oh the several towns in the Countv
Tectiono arS po 9'BnWaye and their di.
.u,Vtts.one, I'LL and snoWiDg tue business houaes
win complete Hat Of the arms bv mama
.Sgether g with the population Of each sni
tue attitude Of each. We have never seer
map OF any County which would in AN,
saai way compare with II In scope. detail, cor cor
IecIhess shss END an; arsisttc work, aud We not on
ness house should have one or these me 0aos %
put tnat every public school in the Connt
should 90 provided with one. This ma
is en- OIL canvas. very substantial. and
wei worth the prize charged for it-S2 &c
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-11-03
LOCAL NEWS.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 3, 1897.
THE coIroH MAaKEr.

Corrected by Bro.0n, Osborne & Co.
Strict good Middling Cotton S ?-17,
Good Middiing Cotton 5.l6.
Strict Middling Cotton SIG.
Middlipg Cotton l.l8.
Stained Cotton 4 70 45.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-11-03

Where she will be pleased to sell you
New Hat, but if you intend having
your old Hat trimmed over, don't fail
to bring it to her, as she will FIX you
up the prettiest Hat you have ever
worn.
And don't forget that U. e. SEYBT
has a well.asaerted Stock in every
department, which he is Offering far
below his competitors. For good, hon
est Goods and honest dealings alwaya
call on
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-11-03

n 80 : ~
Last Sunday af.erneon; e. Nz=s:..::z. rrvvn.
saip. near the horneof Mr. y. Z. CisTsk-
eca!ess 3r., Mr.. r. 3. King, seon OF Mr.. j.
". king, was driving, when Ais hosse be.
mis- bugRy and throwing him ont Tha
fcah OF Mr. Kipg'a right leg was terribly
lacerafed and the muscles torn loose, Df.
Bovsn. og Beitons attended the unfoYtunats
youny men, end our latest informafinn
nom him was 20 ths effscs that ia vyea do
Ing a. we'll az posaibls. E,i !. q, s
Mrs. Martha yane str,b,InE. wife o. Mr.
l4mnol u. 1tfibiing, died es her horne.
0esr 6lonland, In Ooonee County, on Set.
nrdsy evening. October 23rd, after an iii.
mas OF several naonth1. She was 40 years
OF age. and Q danghter oft.adr. w. "A.
Brcwnlee, OF Ander1on County. She yyas
q most excellent woman, end sir,oe her
girinood had been an exen1plaEy member
- the Presbyterian Church.. Her husband
emo nine chiidfeu--.hve sona and Tnyir
sdsnyhters--6utylva her. HeT rernaii,a
we're inferred In the Richian5 Presbvfe.
Ifian Csurchyard. g
~ ) Capt. a d Gailfard died AZ she boma ~
shis.soo, "A. T.. Gaiilard. in Gfssnvilia i.ss -
g, 1,eGanssoay, G aiiar lingering Illness. IN the
born near Pendleton, and forE a eny years
no lived In vyulhalla. Pemopipk there so0n
after the town Na3 started. He had loDo
been q ruling elder In the RreabVkerinn
Church, aud was highly eafAnmed bv 7.
vide circle Of frIendsl He was q aclInnt
soldier In the yskr. yihyipg opzaniEed Co.
,9s Of the a2th Regiment, s. S.,CssVolunteers.
he has many old friends fnsfthis section
Who VIII rsgftt 70 bear OF his death.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-13
THE CIVIL SERVICE FRAUD.

Just how long President Mckinley
can withstand a necessarily presepr
sense Of the injustice of the civil service
fraud is problematical. II may take
him matter Of two years to convince
himself that by up-holding Cleveland's
policy of securing Democrats in Office
be is doing very foolish and reprehen-
sible thing.
Pie is a consideration. II is a big con-
sideration. President Mckinley. with
the affairs of state weighing upon him.
may not at this moment see this He
may feel that pie is selfish and hurt
full eruption of impure blood in the re
public; that old servants are best serv-
ants, and that no man should be re-
warded for simply believing in a prin-
ciple he knows 30 be right He may
feel this now. He did not feel ii So
acutely, or at all. when he was running
for the presidency. when every vote.
however humble. was still vote and
necessary 10 be secured. If he believed
that all over this broad free land politi-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-13
JERRY SIMPSON CORRECT.

When Jerry Simpson attacks the au-
tocratic power Of the speaker of the
house of Representatives. Jerry Simpson
is simply advertising himself by com
batting Thomas Reed. But in this adj
vertising dodge Jerry Simpson is bat
fling. in spite of himself, for a reform
that majority of the people of this
government will endorse.
The speakers powers, not necessarily
Reeds powers. but the powers of that
office. have outgrown in every particu-
lar what was originally intended. The
speaker is an absolute car. Without
his help a member of congress amounts
TO no more than a page. Without his
nod no bill can pass the house. His
power is equal 10 that of the president,
if not greater, on all legislation. A two
thirds vote may pass Il bill over the
presidents veto. No vote can overcome
the speakers disapproyal.
No member of congress can secure
recognition from the speaker for the
motion for final passage until he has
pre- arranged his motion with the
speaker; until the speaker has read the
bill entirely through; is acquainted with
all its provisions ard can see no harm
in it. If. however, he believes the meas
ure unsafe, he may, and does, refuse TO
approve it or recognize the member
who desires to pass it.
This rule makes the member of con-
gress a mere puppet- They do not re-
sist this and change the rules because
under the present system legislation rs
slow and safe. Still, the autocratic
rule of the speaker is wrong. His power
has been extended beyond all decent
limit. and it should either be curtailed
or all other members of the house eX-
cept the speaker called home on a va
cation.