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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-08-20
County Directors

co"ssv Directory
sheriff rpo
Auditor and Recorder, Geo , -
Probate Judge and supt. school,
r.a..,,,,,. a; G.WIsl
Assessor and Collector, w. 10 IA
Coroner I,e.tsr r ~
Surveyor Cbns n
c,,..,. J: /. Bss,s1
Rohass b. r.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03
DEEP DESPAIR IN MADRID.
No WAY OPEN BUT TO AC:
CEPT AMERICAN PEACE
TERMS.
SPAN Expects Hourly to Hear of
the Fall of Manila-No For
cign Interference $
Hoped For.

Madrid, August deep de
preston is manifest in govern
ment circles. The news fro II
Augustl at Manila has been SC
despairlng within the past few
days that the announcement of the
fall of the city is expected hourly.
The American peace conditions
are taken to mean the virtual
stripping of Spain of all her colo.
NAL possessions.
Hope of foreign interference
has been abandoned and, harsh as
the terms of peace are considered,
is believed there can be no other
course than to accept them.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03
THEY LOVE UNCLE Sam,
PORTO RlCANS WELCOME
WITH JOY THE AMERI-
CAN ARMY.
Queer Scenes Attending the Prog.
lress of the Invaders-Spanish
Soldiers Captured by Citi-
zens and Brought in.

Ponce, via st Croix, August
l.-Porto kico is turning Ameri-
can as fast rs the United States
troops advance. The citizens of
the Island are enthusiastic and
are giving much help in locating
the recreant Spaniards. Large
numbers have been brought in by
vigilant citizens and turned over
to the troops. After signing a
parole agreement these captives
are released. With hardly an
exception, these paroled prisoners
join with the crowd in praising
and assisting the Americans. The
troops advanced Saturday night
toward the outposts of San Juan.
Juan Diaz, twelve miles from
Ponce, was the second town taken
by the troops, Guianica boing the
first. Later the mayor issued a
proclamation exhorting the citi-
Zens to conduct themselves prop
erly toward the troops and also
brilliantly lauding America and
its arms.
The citizens are intensely loya
to our government. When the
troops arrived the citizens fell up
ON their knees and embraced tn,
legs OF the invaders. 1t wa,
tyolv ssreoIs babie reception 70 Al
invading army.
Ponce was to day placarded
with posters issued by the mayor
upon order of Guard Wilson, de-
handing surrender of all armol
and declaring it the duty of every
citizen to inform where arms
were concealed. A great number
of arms has been turned in tC
date. 1t is thought over two
thousand Spaniards will sign the
parole documents.
The campaign is being pushed.
Miles expresses great satisfaction.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03
OUR ANSWER :.
Formally Handed to the French
Ambassador.
N 0 GRAB,
N 0 G R A B
Government of the Philippines to
be Arranged Jointly-Na-
tives there in Need of
Thrashing.
BY Telegraph to The GrcenvilIe

BY Telegraph to The GrcenvilIe
News:
Washington, ID. G., July 80. -
The answer of the United States
to the Spanish overture for peace
was hondcd to Nj CambOn, the
French ambassador, at 2 O'Clock
today.
1t embodies the conditions sum-
married. in these dispatches last
night. AS to the Philippines it
has been decided to leave their
government open for the present to
be determined later by commits
sion to be appointed by the two
governments, the United States
meanwhile to exercise control and
jurisdiction over Manila, its har-
Dor and immediate territory. |,
is also agreed that the Spanish
American commission shall have
charge of the entire question fol
terms of peace, on the condition
however, that the Spanish troop.
are removed Immediately from
Cuba and Porto Rico anc
that the Uuited States shall hay,
one Of the Ladrone islands.
IheraA . spsci6c aeelaratio,
that this country will not assum,
any of the cuban or Porto Rical
debt.
The French ambassador was il
conference three hours at th,
white house after the answer hat
been formally handed him.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03
A N T. N T h Il RISING
DRUGGIST

There are few men more wide
awake and enterprising than
Crawford Bros who spare no
pains to secure the best of overy-
thing in their line for their many
customers They now have the
valuable agency for DR. King s
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds. This is the
wonderful remedy that is pro.
ducing such n furor all over the
country by its many startling
cures. 1t absolutely cures, AS
thma, Bronchitis, Hoarseness and
all affections of the Throat, Chest
and Lungs. Call at above drug
store and get trial bottle free
ur regular size for SO cents aud
$1.00. Guaranteed to cure or
price refunded.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03
PRINCE BISMARCK DEAD.
One of the Most Noted Figures in
the History of Germany
Thus Removed.

Berlin, July 3O.-Blsmarck is
dead. Details of the death OF
Prince Bismarck are obtained
with difficulty; because of the
lateness of the hour, the isolation
of the castle and the strenuous
leH3eavors of the attepdants of the
f4niiy topraSent publicly to wha,
tbhy consider private details.
1t appears that the ex-chancell.
or's death was not prec'pltated by
sudden complications, but was
rather the elimination of chronic
djsease-neuralgia of the face and
Inflammation of the vsins-which
kept him in constant pain, that
was borne with the iron fortitude
which might have been expec ed.
The beginning of the end dates
from July 20, when the prince
was confined to his bed. He had
been several days prostratcd be
fore an inkling of his decline
reached the world.
During DR. Schwcninger's brief
absences from Friedrichruhe, DR.
Chysander was in constant at.
tendance upon the patient. AL,
though Prince Bismarck was ex-
tremely low on Wednesday, he
so rallied on Thursday that he was
wheeled to the dinner table to
celebrate with his assembled fam
lily the fifty-first anniversary of
his wedding. He never for a
moment believed himself in dam
ger until the last day.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03
HOW TOLOOK GOOD.

Good looks are really more
than skin deep, depending entire
ly on a healthy condition of all
the vital organs. If the liver is
inactive, you have bilious look; |;
if your stomach is disordered,
you have dyspeptic look
if your kidneys are affected, you
have a pinched look. Secure
good health, and you will surely
have good looks. "Electric
Bitters" is good Alternate and
Tonic. Acts directly on the
stomach, liver and kidneys, puri-
fies the blood, cures pimples,
blotches and boils, and gives a
good complexion. Every bottle
guaranteed. Sold at Crawford
Bros Drug Store. so cents per
bottle.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03
GENERAL MERRITT AT MA
Mia.
HE ARRIVED THERE ON JU-
LY 25 AND TOOK
CHARGE AT ONCE.
His expedition Had Quick and
Prosperous Voyage-Joyful
Reception from Amer
leans Already There.

Manila, via Hong Kong, July
3O.-General Merritt, accompa-
MED by the transports, arrived on
the morning of July 25th and
was greeted with vigorous cheers
from all Dewey's ships.
Admiral Dewey sent immediate
ly aboard the Newport a welcome
to General Merritt.
Merritt returned the call and as
he was leaving the Olympia salut-
ed. The guns could easily be
heard in the Spanish lines in the
city.
The news quickly spread that
the American general had arrived.
All are well and the passage was
smooth and agreeable. 1t was 9
very quick pas age, the ships ar
irving several days ahead of time.
General Merritt Immediately
took command of the American
forces at Manila.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03
IN. LANCASTER, S. c.. AUG 8 1898
visor suhirc. to The rules governing
the democratic primary.
NJ GARDNER.

The friends Of l. Perry. rocogniz-
ing i'm his past service as County
Supervisor business tact, qualification
and due regard to the principles of
economy in the management of the
affairs Of the County, hereby announce
him as a candidate for re election To
this important office. His record as
an officer is n sufficient guarantee that
the affairs Of the County will be safe
in his hands.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03
r l. HICKLIN.

MI Editor: y P,ease announce the
name of the HONJ N ESTRIDGE,
~ o candidate for the House OF repre>
sentatives. Mr. Estridge has served
this county four years In the Legisia.
ture aud his honesty and faithfulness
was such during that time that we feel
we need his services again in the 1 eg :
islature. His record being clear and
seeing the ability OF the man we are
satisfied he,s ono man who ought 10
be sent back TO the Legislature. Mr..
Estridge will abide the result of the
primary election.
MANY VOTERS.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03
Porto RiCan City Sur7enlcrS
Without a Struggle.
A LITTLE FIGHT.
Spaniards Bushwhack Again and
are Beaten by Volunteers
Our Men Pushing Ahead
and Welcomed With
Enthusiasm.
BY Telegraph to The Grcenville

BY Telegraph to The Greenville
News.
Pert of Ponce, Porto Rico, via
Island of st Thomas, ID w l.,
July 2S.-Tho port of Ponce sur
rendered TO Commander G. II
Davis, o. the auxiliary gun boat
Dixie, yesterday. There was no
resistance and the Americans were
welcomed with enthusiasm.
/ Major Gene al Miles arrived
here this morning at daybreak
with General Ernest's brigade and
Immediately started for the town
Of Ponce, three miles island,
which capitulated this afternoon.
The American troops are pushing
toward the mountains and will
join General Henry with his
brigade at Guanicia, which has
been captured by our troops.
The fight before the latter
place on Tuesday last was won by
the American volunteers. The
Spaniards ambushed the right
companies of the Sixth Massa-
chusetts and the Sixth Illinois
regiments, but the enemy was re
pulsed and driven back mile to a
bridge where the Spanish cavalry
charged and were routed by our
infantry.
General Garrison led the fight
with men from Illinois and Mas
sachusetts, and the enemy retreat
ed to Yanco, leaving four dead on
the field and several wounded.
None of our men was killed and
only three were slightly wounded.
These are captain Gihon Barrett,
Private Jones Drummond, Private
II G Gary.
The Porto Ricans are glad the
American troops have landed and
say they are all Americans and
will join our army. The roads
are good for military purposes.
Our troops are healthy and Gen
eral Miles says the campaign will
be short and vigorous.
The following is General Miles
report: "The Spanish troops are
retreatiug from the southern part
of Porto Rico. Ponce and the
port, having population of so,
600, are now under the American
flag"
The victory is regarded as
equal 10 the surrender of San.
tiago.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03
PROBATE JUDGE.

The friends of Chas ID Jones, Esq q,
recognizing his character aud abilities
together with his fitness for the posi-
ton. hereby announce him as can
didate fo~ the office of Probate Judge.
We pledge him to abide the result OF
the Democratic primary.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03
FOR REPRESENTATIVES.

Having served only one term in the
Legislature, In justice to myself an
nounce that am n candidate for re.
election to the House of Repres enta-
tives for only one more term, here
by pledge myself to abide the result OF
the Democratic primary election.
& A PLYLER.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03
Buckten's Arafoa .sayy.

THE BE.T SALvE In the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum. Fever Sores. letter. Chap.
ped Hands. Chiiblains, Corns, aud nj
Skin eruptivns. rnd positively cures
Piles. or no pay required Ills guar
antecd TO give perfect satlsfactIon or
money refunded. Price 2s cents per
box. For 5aie by Crawford Bros.
What stops Neuraisiat Dr. Aisss' Pain p1iis,
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03
Almost Blew his Wife'S Head
off With a Shotgun.
HIS BABY SON THE ONLY
WITNESS.
And the Little Tot Aids Circum-
stances in Bringing the Hor-
riblc Crime to His Fa>
ther's Door.
Special to The State.

Special to The State.
Union, July 3O.-Yesterdav
afternoon about ) or 6 O'Clock one
OF the most shocking Of tragedies
happened about seven miles north
west of this place. b L West
shot and killed his wife with
double barreled breech loading
shotgun, using No ! shot. The
woman was citing in a chair be
side the back door; West stood at
the front door. The whole front
of tne woman's face, from near
the edge of the hair to half of the
nose was entirely shot away and
mutiated.
West gave the alarm, saying
that his wife had shot herself.
Her brother, who lives about
200 yards from the house, was
first to get there; he found the
body in q sitting position in a
chair, theSgun lying on the fooN
in front Of and about three inches,
from her feSt; the gun was lying.
,tst'right angles toehsrs saet, her
hands lay NATURALLY in her lap.
The head was resting against the
wall of the house; the wall and
floor were covered with blood and
brains, near where she sat.
West said that he loaded the
gun, put it down, stepped out of
the house and called his wlfe's
brother to go with him squirrel
hunting; that while doing so he
hoard the gun shoot; that he
stepped back to the door and saw
his wife; that he then walked
through the house and ont of the
back door and called her brother
and said: "My wife has killed
herself" "
A jury of inquest was impan-
neled and full investigation had.
The jury made thorough ex-
animation of all the surroundings
examined the wound and entire
face of the deceased, and mado
practical demonstrations, CON
Guiding that it was impossible for
her to have shot herself; tha
there was absolutely 10 powder
marks or burns about the face;
that she could not have fired the
gun and made the wound in the
place and position, as the wound
was straight across the forehead
and not upwards as it would have
to had been had she fired the gun.
The only eye witness was the
little 3 year old son. He was
questioned, but not sworn or ex-
amined by the jury.
The child, when asked who shot
his mother, said: Papa shot
herr; then told where his father
stood, and that he (the child was
standing beside his mother at the
time the gun shot.
The verdict of the jury was
that the deceased came to her
death by gunshot wound; that
the gun was fired and discharged
by her husband, b L West.
1t was brought out In the ex
animation that West was jealous
of his wife, and had threatened
her and frequently beat and other
wise mistreated her. West was
committed to iail by the coroner
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03
FOR MAGISTRATE.

l hereby announce myself rs "A cari
didate for the office OF Magistrate for
ellis Creek and Cane Creek Town.
ship. and pledge MYSELF TO abide the
result Of the Democratic primary.
w = CASKEY.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03
Done asgises Yeur Liver.

Liver troubles quickly result in serious
complications, and the man who neglecis his
liver has little regard for health. A bottle
OF Browns Iron Bitters taken now and then
will keep the liver IN perfect order. III the
will cure u permanently. Strength and
vitality will always follow is use.
Browns' Iron Bitters n sold BY all dealers.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03
Ann0unc en1enis
FOR TIE SENATE.

Thankful for past favors, and Mt the
solicitation of many friends, l an.
nounce that 1 am candidate for re-
election 10 the State Senate, subject to
the rule OF the Democratic primary.
Il. +. MILLER
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

hereby announce myself as can
didate for County Treasurer, subject
10 the rules OF the democratic primary
i will serve for S40O per annum, turn
ing tho remainder OF the salary into
the county treasury.
WILSON ROWELL.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03

1 hereby announce myself a candi
date for the office OF Comfy Treasurer
subject to the democratic primary.
JE STEWMAN.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03
FOR COUNTY AUDITOR.

hereby announce myself IA cans
didate for reelection as auditor Of
Lancaster county, and pledge myself
10 abide the result OF the democratic
primary.
JOHN A COOK.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03

At the solicitation of number of
my friends have decided to announce
myself as q candidate for the House
OF Representatives in the ensuing
election, and hereby pledge myse
to abide the result Of the Democrat. C
primary election.
RI HICKLIN.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03
FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF
EDUCATION.

hereby announce myself as can>
didste for. the Office Of Superintendent
Of Education. subject to the rules oi
no primary.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03

The many fIieDds OF Jno II Taylor
take pleasure in presenting his name
to the voters Of Lancaster County us a
candidate for the office Of County
Treasurer, and hsreby pledge that he
will abide the result OF the primary
election.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03

/ hereby announce m, self csndi,
date for Magistrate OF Gills Creek
and Cane Creek townships, subject to
the democratic primary.
w II BURNS.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03
II Y WILLIAMS,

announce myself a candidate for
the House OF Representatives, subject
to the rules and regulations of the
Democratic Party.
HARRY FOSTER,
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03
FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR

After being solicited by many
friends I announce myself ~ . candi-
date for the Office OF County super-
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03
w b BRUCE.

A. the solicits Ton OF many friends
I announce myssii q candidate for
County Superintendent "f Education
subject TO the rules governing the
democratic primary.
WI LONG.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03

Thanking my friends for their sup
port in the past, and at the solicitation
OF many, hereby announce myself a
candidate for reelection to The Office
Of County Supe- tendcnt Of Edu a
tioD. subject to ue Democratic pri-
mary election.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03

/ am candidate for reelection to
the House of Representatives.. will
abide the result of the Democratic pri-
mary election.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03

We are authorized to announce
Pro, Jas III Thomson rs candidate for
county superintendent Of Education.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03

Eduosts Your soweis with C.searets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
Zoe &c. II @. @. @ fsii. druggists refund money.
Dr. Mfios' Nsnys PLAsrsns euro RHEUMA-
TIeM. WEAK BACKS. AZ druexfst., only &c,
An druggists ssii Dr. Miles' Nerve Pisstsrs.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
s's~sss's sssss ss. Of &thzgzZe(
Captured and Burned.

Key West, August 1. The
harbor of Neuvitas has been capt
ured by Americans and the town
burned. Three Spanish vessels
were captured.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-03

| am a candidate for County
Treasurer.
w & CAUTHEN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
BUTLER AND THE THIRD.

General NJ. c.. Butler, in his order re-
garding the Third Virginia Regiment
said that the conduct of the regiment
during the disturbance at Camp Alger
Monday night was a disgrace to the SER
vice.
In commenting on this official declara-
ton, which was less incorporate than
language General Butler is said to have
used 10 the Virginians when he was in
their camp, the Fredericksburg Free
Lance says that the Third is not in
disgrace in the eyes Of the Virginia peo-
pie and no general order can put it
in disgrace.
And so say we. The more clearly the
facts come out in regard to the disturb
ance, the more apparent it is that a
mountain has been made out of a MOLE
hill by General Butler, and that in the
end the regiment will not suffer in the
eyes of any fair-minded man. 1t will
take more than a. general order Of Gen.
eral Butler or General anybody else to
besmirch the Third, than which there is
not a finer regiment in the service as
General Butler himself virtually ac-
knowledged a few days ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
WAR. NOTES.

II newspaper reports be true, General
| Butler lost control of his temper when
| he rushed into the Virginia camp at
Dunn Loring last Monday evening. 1t
is said that he not only upbraided our
soldiers for not saluting negro officers,
but INDUCED in some "cuss" words.
These latter, however. were brought out
because Of jeers that the men gave him.
before they discovered who he was. So
the papers say.
The public seems 10 take lHtle note
Of the fact that Garcia is in command
of quite a strong army and expects the
town of Holguin TO surrender to him
in a tew days. After we have caused
the Spaniards to retire from Cuba we
to terms somehow.
Forty-five men of Company NJ, Tenth
Pennsylvania Volunteers, now in camp
near San Francisco, on Wednesday, re-
fused to go out to drill, alleging that
owing TO insufficient food they were
put under arrest. Why the charitable
people of California do not get up do
nation party and feed these poor fellows
is a thing we don't understand.
Chaplain Mcintyre, of the Oregon. is
credited with having made an address
at Denver, Col, in which he severely re-
flected upon the conduct of Sampson and
Bob Evans during the naval battle off
Santiago The Navy Department has
called upon the parson to explain.
The commander of the Utah battery,
which greatly distinguished itself in the
engagement at Malate, near Manila, is
Richard w. Young, a grandson or
Brigham Young. He is lawyer by pro-
fession, but is a. West Point graduate.
Everything is in dire confusion at the
great convalescent camp at Montauk, n.
Y. There Is no drinking water on the
grounds. 1t has to be brought there from
a distance in tank-cars; mean while, wells
are being sunk. The troops that ar
rived there day before yesterday would
have starved but for the charity of the
Red Cross Society. Further, the carpen-
tiers who have been at work on the bar
racks, ETC., have struck for higher wages.
That, however, has now been arranged,
and they have gone 10 work again. The
selection of Montauk for a camping
ground for 10000 men was either speci-
men of monumental. stupidity or piece
of jobbery.
General Wheeler is now en- route home
from Santiago. He will receive the unani-
nous nomination Of our party for re-
election TO Congress.
Cord wood is being shipped from Savan-
nah for the use of our troops at Santiago.
From this circumstance we presume that !
the province of Santiago is not timbered |
country.
Sampson is TO be made a commodore, |
because he wasn't present at the naval |
battle of Santiago. Perhaps the Presi- |
dent is right. The country can afford to !
promote him time and again. il he viii |
but keep out OF the way and let Scbley |
do the fighting.