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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-27

SIR. James Clacher for many years
a leading merchant Of Mexico, Mo-. is
dead the result, OF n suns,roke received
seventeen years ago His case is prob
ably without a parallel. For several
years he had suffered intensely aud
frequently prayed for death. After
fervent prayer he was raised up and
was able to visit his old home In Scot
land. He returned to America, re-
lapsed. and died. He had offered a
large sum to any doctor who would
cure him.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-27
A peatbbcd Marriage.

|bss's Frieda Burkhard, daughter Of
hSr george Burkhard. OF lions
n" selical Lutheran Church, Jersey
y, and the Rev. A. @. SAINT, were
e a tho other night at the bedside
a. ny brides father. whose death was
|['gT@Sentarily expected.
ham,, stoom is assistant pastor of the
|k,S.S Prior to her marriage the
~ % was teacher In Public School
L MN NY marriage is a touching ending to
hrhs romance that began last
M At that time Pastor Burkhard,
b,a,. uaa laborcd faithfully for many
|s,,s win his congregation. began to
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-27

is a "lusher," but he would never do to
look UP to as an apostle of temperance.
Nor was he careful of the habits Of the
players. 1t was known during the
playing season that the boys were not
behaving themselves during trip east.
One Sunday Cape May was painted such
a carmine hue that neighboring towns
thought the aurora borealis had be-
come permanent light in their midst
And aside from all this, he had the mis-
fortune to manage tail end team.
The base ball crank that can see any
thing encouraging in the outlook for
next year with the present team and
under present conditions can't be
found. and the whole truth is there
seems to be a popular demand for a
new deal.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-27
ra,a wa. Araln., Them

Ed Brannon. of Shyyille. o.. went to
town the other day. got drunk, and on
his way home fell out of his buggy.
He was loaded on again. and in short
time after he reached home was dead.
His brother. who started for the doc
for was thrown from his horse and
lea Mt deaths door in the same house
with his lifeless brother.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-27
nav confcs.es a Crime.

Jobn Corkins, Is years old. of Clean
" confessed to the police that he,
N company with Bert Jones and AT
,hur Farrell, robbed the olcan mills
and numbered and set fire to the Bur
,, a. store in East olean on Oct, 4,
when Mr., II. d. Burlingames store
80 broken into and robbed and after
ward set on fire It appeared from the
aa,aance that Mr.. Leon II. Pitts, who
,,,as burned there, met with foul play
ana 70 cover up the crime OF murder
the store was set on fire'
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-27
I'm. I. Eminen,Iy Practical.

The Grand Rapids club will not have
right fielder Mcfarland. of the Louis
Vile club, after all, for Mac. together
with shortstop Eustace, was sold re-
Gently to Indianapolis for $500. II
appears from this that George Ellis
did not buy Mcfarland and Cassidy af-
ter all at that Chicago meeting and 1t
looks very much as II George played a
gold brick" game right along. He
made a bluff OF buying them for the
purpose OF furthering his chances Of
getting a four-year franchise. 1t is
altogether probable that IL Ellis signed
Cassidy In Philadelphia. and there Is
no reason to doubt but what he did.
Cassidy will play in the Newark club
instead Of In the Grand Rapids club.
unless Messrs. Leadley and Glenalvin
nay a good price for him. Ellis is not
IN The business for his health which is
evident from the fact that he sold the
Grand Rapids club to two such old ex-
merits as Leadley and Glenalvin for n
nrice 81 600 in excess of what he had
offered Il for twenty-four hours before
10 w. s. Hull, and $1,000 in excess of
what he had frequently offered 1t to
Frank Ronnell and others. In signing
Cassidy he did not do It through de-
sire to present him to Grand Rapids for
the Kindness OF the Detroiters in being
such easy money" for him. For Ellis
ID not swayed by sentiment either for
Jeadley or GIenalvin or for his home
,nwn. He is "hot-footing" II all the
ime for the money. That's Georges
vny n
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-27
THE KNOX MURDER.
GREWSOME STORY OF THE
KILLING OF FETTERS.
William L. sutberIin Held for the Crime,
Believed to Have Had AccompIices-
The Victim Observation-Disclosures a
Miser.

HE preliminary ex-
animation Of Will
liam l.. Sutherlin
for the murder of
Edward William
Fetters near Knox,
Ind, has ended in
his being bound
over for trial at the
January term of
the Circuit court
and remanded to
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-27
MRS. FRIEpA SAINT.

couple. whose happiness was ciouded
By his iiineSs
Since the marriage Mrs. Sanft has
been 10 constant attendance upon her
father.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-27
Mlss SARAH zuENEN.

surprise party that gathered at the
~ INesteFn depot carried Miss Zue-
n y storm. What she will do with
ae eggs is a problem in household
vny ont In Brainerd. Miss zuenen
saeu Milwaukee and her lovers
49,. Y good time. And so they were
Esu' and If they follow the prece-
m, = such cases they will live hap
fp ever afterward.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-27
Leaking Far Ahead.

John Heydlor's grouping of last win
,or,s predictions was interesting.
think I'll tass a chance and give hin;
nm opportuni;y to quote me again after
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-27
THE NATIONAL GAME.
PAST-SEASoN NOTES oP THE
NATIONAL GAME.
Buck" Ewing Has Been UniustIy Criti-
eised--nnincy Gets n Western League
franchise at Last-Ellis Is Practical
The Farming PIan--oiber Matters.
W m ~ HATEyER opin,o

hien may nOlu as 10
Ewing's managerial
ability, it must not
be forgotten that
he won with the
New Yorks when
men with reputa-
ions equally as
good were wholly
unable to bring the
pennant. II must
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-27

Roasted peanuts are sold by the
pound at Sacramento, CAL, the price
now being 10 cents.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-27
A Touching Romance.

Inc congregation, althouyb bo .a.
no complaint, were moi bIlna ~ "a,
illness. and gave him an extended wa.
s . Before he could perfect ar.
Iahgeinents to enjoy his well-earned
,est me pastor was taken danaeronslv
~ ana one Sunday, while delIverin .
. sermon. was Frustrated. A meeting
% the church officials was hurriedlv
saiied' and Rev. William sanft who
hau deem In this country but a shor,
'lme' and who was In quest az n nuI.
Pr. was called to temporarily I'll Pas.
.or nurkhard's place. A young man
himself, Pastor Sanft soon attained
great popularity among the young neo.
PIE. with the older members he was
moi less popular. The fact that he was
paeheior seemed TO make him all the
more favorite among the young la.
nles' Pastor Sanft, however. proved
ihsulherable to the many fond Chances
given him by the young ladies' OF the
ehufeh. HIS heart had been given &c
ms chiefs daughter. and soon the en-.
gagement of himself and Miss Burk.
hara was announced. Shortly after.
ward he was made permanent assistant
pastor OF the church.
A Pathetic Scene.
Pastor Burkhard was taken alarm
insiy III, and the other night he wa.
Drought close TO deaths door by {
paraiytie stroke. Then, as ii had beer
Miss burkhards desire 10 be married
during her fathers lifetime. 1t was de.
clded 10 perform the ceremony at once
and az his bedside.
Rev. Randolph c. Luhrs. OF jersey
CITY. one OF Pastor Burkhard's closest
friends. was hurrledly summoned and
The ceremony quickly performed. The
stricken father gave his blessing TO the
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-27

western League Adopts farming Plan"
While the Eastern League at its re-
cent meeting took firm stand against
the growing evil known as farming, .
the National and Western Leagues ia
vor the practice. The major league
contracts for 1897 contain cast-iron
clause by which the players pledge
themselves to go to any farm" to
which they may be assigned. The
clause, which is lengthy and explicit
one, is decided innovation in major
league contracts. The new Western
League contract, which was drawn up
by President yanderbeck, contains a
similar clause. 1t does not contain SO
much legal verbiage as the major
league contract. but is in effect every
way as binding. The elder body in
serted the clause because many play
ers objected to being 'farmed' out?
without notice, and raised rows when
ever they were sent to a minor league
TO have the finishing touches put on.
To keep the men in line the clause was
inserted. The attention of players is
called TO 1t, and they know when they
sign that If they do not prove fast
enough that the convenient farm" Is
yawning to receive them. The West
ern League was the National Leagues
favorite farm" Now the Western
League will try its hand at the game.
The Interstate, Western Association,
Southern League and kindred organi-
cations will profit by the system. Wlat
Is good for the big bugs is certainly
good enough for their next-door neigh
bors. This promises TO be banner
year for farming"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-27

Quincy has been formally awarded
franchise in the Western Base Ball AS
ISOLATION by a vote OF the other seven
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-27
Ne, and Married.

~ 'las sas no; returned. ana when
sssthniug Of the snow season was
We him Mr. kaiaon urged the nam.
PC The day. He wcn, TO Chicago to
7, and Mr. and Mrs. zaencn. Ia.
''ls' Of the long and loving CORES.
aashse. wcrr surprised 10 see a
'asss young man call on Sarah twice.
'asH vanished. 50 they though, no
PC about II. Bot one day last week
sh Hhlspcred a secret In the ears
~ sirl friends. s-s that night she
s'fuly lei, for Milwaukee. Each
saa g whom things had been whis-
eN' bought bushel Of eggs. and
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-27

HE particulars OF a
pretty ro m a n c G
were given out the
other day in chica-
go. The AFFAIR is a
strange one. II is
the story OF the
hearts OF Miss Sar-
ali Zuenen and Mr..
l.. ID. Katson. She
was a chieago
belle. though she
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-27

the season OF '97 has passed into his.
tory. Here is my guess an to the
standing OF the twelve clubs In the big
League at the close of next season:
Cleveland, Baltimore, Chicago, Boston,
Philadelphia, New York, Cincinnati,
Brooklyn. Pittsburg, st. Louis, Wash
ington, Louisville. ! refuse to gamble
on this proposition, but the above rep
resents my honest opinion of the com
paratiye strength Of the twelve teams.
barring natural bias in placing Cleye-
land ahead of the first five clubs men,
TONED, any one of which is likely tc
win the flag.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-27
poMANTIC TALES.
,omrR WRITES A MESSAGE ON
A HENS EGG.

a.. sends a Letter 60 the yearn
,.,hor -Courtship by Mail Follows
neathbed Marriage siay and De-
esbsF
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-27

xeentpd Dull 10 sNaiHs 49," HN 30
IN little town near Brainerd.
=, where Mr. KatsOn has taken her.
Y, eoaFtshlp. which came about in
| .,ssular manner. ended a day or so
Milwaukee. Mr.. Katson. being
$500 Al mar estate where he might
= su prudence take unto himself a
I, east biz eye over the Minnesota
.,,sd ana san not one dwelling where
rsldeA dwclt the nearest town.
4 RAJ aeaed and found none fancy
= Long days Of anxious ponderlng
III y him an idea. Mr.. katson
Is egg sat himself down. and
,ae Close and Grabbed were the
a,fisg G, the violet ink on The pink
sAsA she'll 81 the egg. but when all
a 1eae isis might be read in good
81
70 iAs woman into whose hands
is aay fail am bachelor. young,
asa.,ooatng. and with money in the
.i ssd desire a wife. VIII you
p meT / live on my farm here.
sasw | am prosperous and have n
laaaF income, The money ia tho
~ Is ss0Hgh 10 secure me and mine
Enlas sAa, In TWO bad seasons. and
il u loving disposition. This liz
b s.ly method ! have OF reaching a
a. housewife. l. y. katson. Y. o..
alssra. Milan /"
Mia kssHsa Reads the Message.
lsa case Of sgss he placed bis love
aaage The eKpFrssman shot the
az IihEas. ID his ear and the draY-
pas s'vsped 4; keFplaack on The side
sLt ., lhe commission house. but the
~ s'ste ao, The candieF took time
Ez.s AMI shiak % ,hIags far Away
hef ,he lender woEda rsel his eye.
n ersa. stream OF commerce. with It's
szes @! radiatlnE branches. seized
b gg sEi carried II 10 the little or
rsA!s..csd store Of Mrs. Leyison al
alFsil street aud Newhefry avenue.
4'ags Her daughter. Nina Click
as. slfl-litt. seized on the love mes.
as' Her trIenda and she laughed oy.
asa lold brave stories OF the let
% lasY wauld write. and some Of
sa a!d write Among them Miss
rsa zsftcn, ahn lived just south o.
D little grocery. sent a photograph
.. letter Tho summer came and
sax BEANIE things Of every dsy TO
L . Kais3n on the Minnesota
asrt and The little girl in stuiiy
sFeirrg avenue. The fail brnnEh, 10
Si,son thoughts u the long winter
Y ~ l01ssone stretches OF unchanE.
= sijs snd niRhis. and he sent. by
s1stts Ms ilTne. \ sparkling ring.
Met and Married,
~ 'lss Sas no; returned. and when
= sssinniug Of the Hnow ssason waa
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-27

charming woman is mans sub
duer.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-23
TWENTY PERSONS INJURED
Crowded Stage Struck by q LOc0mo-
tive tn New Jersey-Three
Victims May Die.

NEW YORK. Dec. 22.-Twenty persons
were injured. three perhaps fatally. at a
grade crossing on the Delaware, Lack
awanna & Western railroad between Pas
safe and Delaware. n. j., tonight. They
were In a stage, which was struck by a
train. That any of them escaped is re-
garded az miracle.
The most seriously hurt are: William
Crane. driver: Armand Snyder injured in
ternally. probably fatally; William Mo-
ran. head and body badly cut. skull be-
lieved 10 be fractured: Charles Swenkle
skull fractured, face cut and injured In
,erually; Nellie Washdyke, arm broken,
head cut.
All the victims are employed In Wothern
e. Aidrich's mill at Delaware. about two
miles from Passaic. They ride to and from
their work in a big covered stage. There
were thirty-six persons crowded into the
stage tonight. The party relieved the mo-
notony OF the trip by singing, and II was
not until the horses were on the track that
the engine was seen by the driver. The
driver struck the horses sharply with the
whip and they leaped forward. then stop
ped abruptly as the gate closed on the
other side of the track. The locomotive
struck the stage almost In the middle
hurting II several feet ahead. then struck
II again. throwing II from the track. With
the second blow OF the locomotive. the &C.
cupants of the Stage were scattered in all
directions
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-23
THEY SEND ADVANCE MEN.
Outntting Houses Called Upon to Fig
IRE On supplying Parties
Formed in the East.

The WHOLESALE and large retail NOR
chants Of this city have become Very IA
nIiiiar slnee the beginning or the klounike
excitement with class OF men styling
themselves advance agents OF companies
either forming or formed In the East
These men enter q store and inquire for
the manager. They ask for prices for a
certain number OF OUTFITS and after get
ting the very closest figures possible leave,
promising that their party when X ar
rises will be around 10 transact business
Some Of these advance agents are looking
merely for the best interests of those
whom they represent, but the ma jority ar
range for "A snug draw down In case they
steer any business il the way of the mer-
chants.
Figuring on prospective parties has be-
come recognized duty of clerks In the
iarser houses. and to such an extern; has IL
been carried that certain firms have had
lists Published and from these they will
not desiaie 20 matter hew large or how
small the party. Prices on all lines of
goods arc set down SO low that IL is I'M
possible to offer any greater Inducements
To the Crchaser on the score Of quantity.
We have put our goods at the lowest
figure at which a margin Of profit can be
squeezed c 4, and We viii sell TO one as
cheaply as TO a dozer. The business from
now on will be all we can attend to. and
more. too. We do not need 10 figure with
Eastern parties. When they come here
they can come 10 our store and get wha:
they wish whether they have been CORE
spending with us two or three months pre-
viousiy or not"
1t seems now that almost every stranger
met on the streets Is an Eastern man rep
reseEtlng a party which I'll come here In
the spring to outfit for Alaska The plans
under which 'hese parties are organized.
their objective point in the North and
their personnel. are of considerable inter-
est to the people OF this city. who natur-
ally desire a slight acquaintance with the
strangers within their gates.
number OF Quitting houses have been
figuring with Henry Il. f. King. Of Con-
necticut. who claims 80 precedc party of
thirty. The expedition is bona fide. as a
ceposit has been put UP with one firm
The men will be here late in February or
early In March and will so 10 the Copper
river In a specially chartered schooner.
They will be thoroughly QUILTED for a
two years prospecting trip The expedi-
ton ia known as the Connecticut-Alaska
Mining Trading Association.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-23
MUST GIVE BETTER SERVICE.
An Ordinance to Regulate Street Cal
Systems.

Special Dispatch TO the Post-1nteiligencer.
TACOMA. Dec. PIT was expected that
a new street car service ordinance, father
ed at the mayors suggestion, would come
before the streets committee of the coun-
Gil today for definite recommendation. but
by reason OF the fun committee not being
present the matter was allowed to go over
one week.
The mayors ordinance provides for a
ten-minute service. and two men on car.
on the three prominent street car systems
In the city. As the lines have recently
been operated. there are points in the city
where, as a matter of economy. one man
handles car. the patronage being so small
as to prevent either quick service or the
full complement OF attaches In such neigh
borhoods. The mayor insists this should
not be. and is using his influence to push
the ordinance.
The question Of the city's authority In the
matter IS also at issue. and a hot fight Is
expected when the ordinance shall be Re
ported back TO the council.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-23
TINE RIPE FOR An EXHIBIT.
Each County Of WasAingten VIII BE
Asked to Contribate-Resou1 In
Mineral and Timber to BE Fea-
tured-Preparation to Begin Soon

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer.
TACOMA, Dec 22-Ths first meeting OF
the Washington Paris exposition commits
sion, named by Gov. Rogers. was held
here today for the purpose OF perfecting
organization and discussing plans, 10 the
end that the state may be properly and
adequately represented at the Paris ex-
position. Col c. p. Ferry. OF Tacoma.
was elected president Of the commission.
Paul d'Hsirry. OF Seattle, vice president.
and Thomas ga nmons, OF Tacoma. secre-
tary. The first step OF the commission
was to discuss plans for getting the ex-
hihits from the several sections o. the
state, and after long talk It was agreed
that each county in the state should name
representatives TO collect the exhibit 10
be sent from such county. 1t was Ike
wise agreed that the expense OF trans
porting the county exhibits to a central
point will in all probability be assumed
by the transportation lines carrying them
The commission spent a busy afternoon.
but took up the matter only In general
manner. and with a view TO coming 10
full underst anding among themselves be-
fore attempting to begin operations out
side. A communication was read from
the Lumbermen's Association. suggesting
that the largest piece of timber ever
turned out from mill be sent 70 the
Paris fair as a part OF the state exhibit.
The mining exhibit claims much atteu-
ton. II being the object OF the commits
sion to make this one of the leading fea-
lures. They agree that by reason OF the
worldwide excitement on account of the
Alaskan discoveries the time will be ripe
TO draw attention TO the mines OF wash
ington. They intend to pay special at
tention TO the mining display. and hope TO
secure assistance from every mineral dis
trict In the state.
The question of a model Western city
being made a prominent part of Wash
ington's display met with decided favor
In the commission and Il Is understood
one Of the progressive and rapidly grow
ing cities OF the state will be represented
as a model. ali points of interest. its
growth and the growth Of It's business.
etc. to in this way be made plain. The
commission announces IL viii exert every
effort to make the state exhibit at Paris
better and more interesting than that at
the Chicago Worlds fair. An address 10
the officials Of the counties in the state.
explaining what is wanted and how TO set
about to do the work, will be issued by
the commission without delay.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-23
srABBIxG AFFRAY AT wILKEsox
Miner Cut In the Back Durinx q
saloon Row.

Special Dispatch TO the Post-Inteliigencsr
TACOMA, Dec. 23-Sneriff Mills returned
from Wilkeson today, having hurriedly
gone there in response TO a telegram tell
ing Of serious stabbing ARRAY. in which
john Gaoea was seriously injured. He
says the row occurred in a saloon where
some fifty miners had congregated, ami
where general fight took place after the
miners had become crazed with drink
Gaoea was cut at the back of the neck, q
cash three inches long showing where the
knife struck him. Seven OF his teeth Were
likewise knocked out, and the man was
otherwise badly bruised and beaten. He
could not tell who cut him. and was lying
at his home IN a precarious condition when
the shsrin left there today. No arrests
have yet been attempted.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-23

e'shl new men was cut IN two. as 10 num-
sseFs. and recommendation 20 that effect
VIII 60 &c the council Not long since the
ca.ef asked for six new men and was al
lowed but two. and the four agreed upon
today VIII give the chief wha. he originally
asked for According 70 his IDEAS. the lack
OF efficiency IN the department viii become
laing OF the pas. and the p-eyalen.
CRIME In the city viii be checked by this
increase OF his force.
IN order 20 further facilitate the opera
Ton OF the department the committee has
decided TO a. once overhaul and rsft the
alarm system, which - At present in such
cohoilon as to be practically useless. The
cost or ove-harling the system ard put
ting II IN good repair win be SIS.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-23
CALIFORNIA IN THE LEAD.
Has the Most Miles of Railway Track
to Her Credit for 1917

CHICAGO, Dec. 22.-The Railway Age
makes the following statement OF new
railway lines built in the year 1897:
While 1857 has shown larger railway
earnings and better business conditions
than its immediate predecessors, the
marked improvement in the financial out
look did not begin early enough in the year
for the completion of many new railway
undertakings and so 1t now appears that,
although much construction work is I'M
der way. the mileage OF track actually laid
is but little greater than that for the pre-
cedinC year.
The lowest point in twenty years, in re-