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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-08-06
Our Hawaiian Possessions.

There is one thing in connection with
territorial Observation-Disclosures called
'imperialism"-th is not at all times
fully understood even by the power
making such acquisitions. This is the
inevitable fact, that there is always
more of the new territory than was
looked for or known of. IL was so with
Alaska and it is already beginning to
be manifest regarding our most recent
addition, the Hawaiian group. This Is
proving more OF group than even.the
geography advises US Of, but it is hardly
to be expected that there will be any
complaints on that score. As no boun-
dairy lines have been fixed, 1t may be-
come a difficult matter to determine
where the Hawaiians end and some 9th
er territory begins.
The question has been made more
conspicuous through the recent lease
by the former government of one Of
chain OF deserted islands stretching
out westerly and Of course belonging
to the group. The lessees are Hack
field & Co. and the isletis name Is Lay
san, and it is stated as quite probable
that others will find lessees and ten
ants. Laysan Is nearly 700 miles from
Kauai, and Hackfeld & Co have placed
twenty-five japanese under an oyerseer
on 1t.
1t is said to be rich in guano and the
lease is expected to prove very profita-
BILE. Bird island, which is only lis
miles from Kauai, is also being investi-
gated and II deemed rich enough will be
leased. Other islands Ia the long group
are known to be very rich. Bird is
land Is one of the rugged rocky
sentinels Of the Pacific. 1t was visited
in the last century by both Douglass
and Vancouver. One Of the most inter-
esting islands, in the group is Midway. 1t
is 30 miles from Bird island and was
once used as a midocean coaling station
by the Pacific Mail Steamship company,
but was abandoned years ago. A revi-
val OF the plan has been suggested at
various times, and it is certain that 1t
would prove handy at times.
Thus 1t goes. The United States,
which few month ago had no coaling
stations except by sufferance, will soon
have enough to spare by reason of legit-
innate acquisition. Great changes
occur within very brief lapses OF time
and frequently without notice at all,
In these rapid-paced days.-Deseret
News.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-08-06
Welcomed the Americans.

PONCE, ISLAND OF Porto Rico,
Aug. 2.-The Porto Ricans of Ponce
lined the streets by the hundreds and
filled the air with cheering on the
arrival OF Gen. Garretson's brigade
from Yauco. The arrival of these troops
and those on the "St. Louis" makes
the fighting strength of the Americans
now operating near Ponce about 5000
men, equal to the entire force of Span
ish regular troops on the island.
There was some firing last night be-
tween Captain Austin's pickets and the
Spaniards in the brush, but no damage
was done.
All the American troops are restless
due the false alarms of the approach of
the Spaniards, and they are anxious for
an encounter with the enemy. 1t is the
general belief, however, that there will
be no forward movement OF the main
body Of our troop until the other trans
ports arrive. They are expected every
hour.
The troops on board the "St. Louis"
are reported to be in good health. She
brought twelve Representatives OF the
Porto Rican Junta of New York, whose
business is to influence the people of
the islands not to resist the American
advance. Their good Offices are not
necessary.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-08-06
Terms Of Peace offered Spain.

WASHINGTON, August 2.-The fol-
lowing is an official statement given out
by authority OF the President today as
to the terms OF peace offered by the
United States:
"tn order to remove any misappre-
hension in regard to the negotiations as
to peace between the United States
and Spain, it is deemed proper to say
that the terms offered by the United
States to Spain in the note handed to
the French ambassador on Saturday
last are in substance as follows:
"The President does not now put for
ward any claim for pecuniary indem-
nifty, but requires the REIMBURSEMENT
of all'the claims of sovereignty over or
title to the islands of Cuba, as well as
the immediate evacuation by Spain Of
the island; the cession to the United
States and immediate evacuation of Por-
to Rico and other islands under Spanish
sovereignty in the West Indies, and
the like cession of an island in the La
drones.
''The United States will occupy and
hold the city, bay and harbor of Manila
pending the conclusion of q treaty of
peace which shall determine the con-
troll, disposition and government of the
Philippines.
IF these terms are accepted by Spain
in their entirety, it is stated that COM
missioners will be named by the United
States to meet commissioners on the
part OF Spain for the purpose of con-
GLIDING treaty Of peace on the basis
above indicated.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-08-06
Distinguished Visitors.

Blackfoot was given the honor of en-.
tertaining for day or two of this week,
two of the most prominent of Western
Senators.
These gentleman were Senators Pet
tigrew, of South Dakota, and Shoup, OF
Idaho. 1t is seldom so small place as
Blackfoot is permitted to boast of SO
great an honor. Senator Pettigrew was
the guest of ex-senator Dubois at his
home while here and was called on by
d delegation of citizens and serenaded
by the Blackfoot band. A brief ad-
dress introducing Senator Pettigrew
was made by Mr.. Dubois. At its close
Senator Pettigrew arose and in few
well-timed remarks set forth many of
the glaring irregularities in the pres
ent government. as administered in the
interests OF the mighty combines and
monopolies, SO rapidly gaining ascend
ancy by being fostered by legislation
favorable TO the prolonging Of their
wi POi QUO iANCo-
AS means of weakening the trusts
and combines he advocated a policy of
reform and com bining OF forces favor
able to the restoration of silver as
money, and as one OF the most potent
forces in our state to attain to that end
the return of Hon. F. T. Dubois to the
United States Senate.
Senator Shoup's visit was Of no par
ticular political significance and his
stay was short, only lasting over Mon
day. He was eDroute to Montana and
had matter Of investigation of some
internal revenue Irregularities that
required his presence in that state.
During this trip he is quoted as hav-
ing used the following on the subject
Of fusion in Idaho in an interview at
Butte with Miner reporter:
sit is true, that there is decided
inclination TO fuse In one or the other
wings of both the Democratic and Pop.
ulistic parties of Idaho, but in the alb
sence of uncommitted preferences by
the leaders of either party, and espe-
cially before the conventions have been
held, it would be unfair to expect al
this time confession Of my political
views to the Montana press"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-08-06

Moro than 600 siok. Of -hsa !.
arc spanish prisoners, arc usAr
Skaters caro-.
a Madrid dispatch says s.m ID
tsors in Porto Rico have szrvvass
to The Americans.
GgU Merritt has asked he Ew1
partmoni for more men. aaa ~
eminent sill give him 40 r=i q
900 more.
Mail can unw be- cent TO fus,s .
Postmasisr-Gcnorgl Smith ~ =
'ofmaudSd his previous order.
Tho total number OF men sos =
Nctriti's command q, Manila ~
gates li.0l6.
Camp Algor is to - sbazAesA
The war department. aud he .
troops are TO bo removed to Asss~
healthier location, forty miles .
from Washington.
Gen. Coppiugcr has been orsrs
90 70 Porto Rico. This was ssaT
10 him as he expected TO so 70 ~
nandia with a part OF his corp.
4 movement has been sssT'~
Ta'apa, Florida, 10 present as'
Cervera q home on Tampa Ba5
oguition Of his humane sud chiss'
treatment OF Iiobson and cres =
save him from insult and possible
should he return to Spain.
The follow has been rccsired
War department. Hong Kong, 's3|
Adjt, Gen, q. y. A., Washing"
Cavite, July 25.--I arrived
about IL o'clock. The heAs
my command Is good. The reaA
OF the fleet is about four days
rear. All the troops assigned =
probably be needed. MER@1
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-08-06
HObsOn ut Home.

ATLANTA, GA, Aug. Lieutenant
r. P. Hobson: who has been expected
in Georgia ever since his arrival in the
United States from Santiago, is with
his mother at Lithia Springs to-day.
The meeting between mother and son
WAS pathetic one. The son kissed
his mother, who threw her arms around
his neck and for several minutes rested
her head on his shoulders, shedding
tears OF Joy. The crowd stood aside
in reverence. AS she walked up the
lane from the depot to the hotel, lean
Ing upon the arm OF her boy, her face
was aglow.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-08-06
Prince Bismarck's Career Ended.

BERLIN, July 30.-Prince Bismarck
died shortly before o'clock tonight.
The death of the ex-Chancellor comes
as a surprise to all Europe. Despite
the family's denials, there was an I'M
dercurrent of apprehension when the
sinking of the Prince was first an
nounced, inspired more by what the
left unsaid than by any information
given. But when the daily bulletins
chrouicled improvement in the Princes
condition, detailed his extensive bills
Of fare and his devotion to his pipe, the
public accepted DR.. Schweninger's as
sertion when he said there was no rea-
son why Bismarck should not reach the
age Of 30 years.
The reports were deemed to be rep
etition of the alarm that Prince Bis
marck was in extremis, which had been
oft repeated in the past. All of Satur-
day papers in Europe dismissed Bis
marck with paragraph, noting the
improvement, while his condition was
completely overshadowed in the Eng
lish papers by the condition Of Prince
of Wales knee.
1t appears that the ex-Chancellor's
death was not caused by sudden compli-
cations, but was rather the elimination
of chronic disease, neuralgia Of the face
and inflammation OF the veins, which
kept him in constant pain, but which
was borne with the iron fortitude which
might have been expected.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-08-06

TINS state and aIl others ,hA, saf.
Piled funds or guaranteed payment Tor
the transportation and maintenance Of
volunteer troops prior 20 the time Of
muster into the service Of the United
states will b. reimbursed by the gen.
eral government lGaho'sclain au,1un,.
to In the nighborhood Of $500 Con.
gress made provision tur paymou, and
tue department will pay a. rapIly AZ
possible all claims direct TIA, hav. n,
proper Enforcement Of the state an.
cials, says the Boise Statesman. Ida.
nos claims ara divided under two
neads' one OF the commissary and the
o'ner OF The quartermasiCr department,
IL was first understood the claims Of
the states would b. paid In luinp sums
lhe states disbursiug them among par.
Ties furnishing supplies, transportation
etc. but the department has decided
to pay the claims direct upon propcr
endorsement. The Idaho quar,srma..
Ter claims, amounting to about $1,000
Will be paid "a soon a. the nsecs.ary
routine steps can bo taken.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-08-06
Overwhelmingly Democratic.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, Aug. 3.--Re.
turns received here to II O'Clock to-
night Indicate the Democrats have car
RED 30 counties and the Populists Y.
In four counties carried by the Demo-
Gratis populist probate judges were
elected. There Is no question except
as to the size Of the majority of the
Democratic candidate for governor.
The legislature will be Overwhelmingly
Democratic in both branches.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-08-06

GEN. GARCIA is disgruntlcd because
OF an imaginary aifront offered him no
Gen. Shafter. Had his countrvmen
shown themselves less barbaric In tbei,
treatment OF the captured and dying Of
the enemy, he might have been saved
from the present humiliating position
he thinks has been assigned to his NOR.
ton. Had his wish been acquiesced
In and the city OF Santiago given into
his command, his followers, no doub,
would have given still further evidence
oil uncivilized methods Of warfare. II
may have been fortunate that 80 carly
Gen. Shaiter was put in possession Of
the fact Of the undying hate and muti.
lating propensities Of the Caban insur.
gents under Gen. Garcia.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-08-06

THAT Chinese torpedo boat nv
the other day, In the time o.
cost the lives of IiS men, OF
times more than all our navy y
In the present war. The sinn4
the La Bourgogue cost $50 ""
more than twice the loss BY oe'
Skaters army in all the operss~
fore Santiago. still, this az"
mean that war Ia preferable 70
or that battle Is the safest p'a"
In, but 1t does suggest that W
great people. Lewiston Trio'''
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-08-06
Public Debt Statement.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-The monthly
statement OF the public deb, shows at
the close Of business July 30, 1898, that
the debt, less cash In the treasury.
amounted to s97s, 0Sl ,0O5, decrease for
the month of $40, 1904, 4s6.
The cash in the treasury Is classified
az follows: Gold 1925, l3s 800; silver
s5ll,s79,985; paper 900, 50l, sol; bonds
deposited in national bank, discussing
officers balances, etc, $50, 757 ,O87.
Total ss9O,6so, 1853. Against which they
are demand liabilities outstanding
amounting to 1895, 22j, 7is, leaving n net
cash balance 325i. st.,2l5.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-08-06

IhE people of Idaho can thank Gov.
,hn ,' oteunenberR, and no one else for
s tno largely Increased (more than don.
~, nv , oohool apportionment received bv
one counties from the state. The goy ~
o ',, mas been after the delinonan,
suck S, and a lot of pet carbupclos ~ N.Y.
I'm, are being made to dig nm none,
Tho 49, os owe TO the state, and which
y school will receive. Allthis "rn ,,
20 uue the governor and we ha.,sn ~
Rear t',e MIN Tor the people Of
amIao. Lake county.-Mo Montpelier rr.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-08-06

THERE will be no extra sc
Congress, though the Senate W"
TO be called together for pro'np,,
cation Of the treaty OF peace
present plans OF the Presiden'r
1t IL stated Mt tho White Hour
unless there should he some %
binary development, the House -
meet until IL convencs In reso"
sion next December.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-08-06

some Of the most graphic thing.
written about tina great battle Of ,b,
meets at Santiago are found in the lei.
sors Of sailors TO their fricnds. a mem.
per OF the BrOoklyu's crew Wrl,cs.
commodore Schley rcpeatedly praised
the men and gave them words Of cpcour.
age,nent, one Of his phrases being
bully' boys; give Il to them: tour sboi.
are Ending the marks. waa s,c,,o,,
'omeWhat at the start but the mon
we're constantly cheering, joklny and
laughing. can not describe tho noIso
e'o"Slng and din Of battle, along vitb
the swaying Of the ship from Tho CON.
''aot reeoil Of the guns. Mos, Of tho
a,on were stripped to the waist, and
o'acS as negroes from the smok, =,
Po"uer' and ~ times were wadjpg l.
water ankle deep, while putting o,,,
nres with hose. The guns became a.
most red-hot and the paint fell of ,hem
10 great flakes, leaving them cbarrcd
S a"u ',ack and looking every bi, tho
"'ea'ing weapons they arc.n
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-08-06
Revenue Stamp Oplnlvn,

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, July 3l.-At.
torney-General f.. G. Grow, after n
careful and exhaustive investigation of
the federal and state laws ON the spb.
iect, has come to the conclusion thu.
the express and telegraph commands
should pay the internal revenue star,
tax. He looked into the matter no.
cause he has been besieged from all
quarters OF the state for an opinion in
the matter. He has not as yet forum.
lated his opinion In writing, but will
soon do 80. He says that 1t was clearly
the intention Of the trainers of the war
revenue bill that the telegraph and
express companies should bear the bur.
den OF the stamp tax, and that tbev
have shifted this burden upon tho
public.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-08-06

IT pays to tell the truth. Spain has
lied 80 much to her people that they
really believed they could whip the
United States. The people are mad
because this is not done, and the liars
are now reaping the harvest OF their
own planting.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-10-17
ROSENWALD BROS.

last Saturday night. He observed, In his
walks, very few democrats, and feeling
discouraged over the situation returned
II the capital on the next train. Mr..
Eahley IL also the chairman OF the terri
torial democratic central committee.
The workmen at the local railway
shops are 10 observe the following order
az 10 working hours, which went into
effect this morning, October II: For
machine and erecting shops, 7 q. IN. TO IL
IN; | p. m. 10 q .. m. All other shops, 7
n. m. TO II M; | .. m to . p. m.
Mrs. l.. b. Putney, who has been on q
visit to relatives and friends In Kansas
and Wisconsin,, IL expected back the
latter part Of this week. Mr.. Putney Is
still at the Jemez hot springs, but be
will return TO the city In a few days.
Harry ID. Palmer and Mrs. DesdemOna
Johnson were quietly married In this
city Friday night. The groom IL en-
) plOyed At Zeiger's Cafe and the bride has
made a number Of acquaiGtances during
her brief stay In this city.
Il. A. Pearson, who IL a member OF the
Santa Fe engineer corps. came In from
he south last NIGHT. spending Sunday
with his wife. lie returned south this
morning, Bnd II working In the tcinity
4 Las Cruces to-day.
j. W. Bennett, the general merchant
and Indipn trader at Houck's. Arizona,
came IN from the west last night, and
has a room Mt 5turges' European.
John Becker. thu big merchant and
lour miller o. Belen, vEl in the cit'
ypsteriny, returning south this morning
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-10-17
CITY NEWS.

have got the best o cent cigar In town.
take one. "Hawley on the Corner"
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-10-17
TaHita Silks
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS.

Prof. j. p. Owen. who In one Of the out.
side agents OF the Equitable Life Assur-
ince society, has returned from a sue
cessful trip TO the Mesilla valley.
Jay A. Hubbs, one Of the prOprietors Of
the Albuquerque Steam Laundry, was a
passenger for Chicago, where he goes TO
purchase additional machinery for the
laundry.
Thos. 8. Hnbbell, the popular sheriff OF
this county, who was at Bland on official
business, returned 10 the city on Satur-
day night. lie reports everything NOV
ing along nicely In the COchiti district.
Mrs. Mabel Him0e, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. \ h. Stevens, who has been
east tho past few months, returned TO the
city last Saturday night and will remain
with her parents on West Coal avenue In
the future.
Lorenzo z. Garcia, a student Of the
| New Mexico university, made a pleasant
| call al this Office last Saturday. He IL
the son OF Hon Juan Garcia, a prominent
stock raiser Of the Magdalena neighbOr-
hOed.
Joe Barnett and Frank Moore left this
morning for the lakes In the yiciaity OF
Belen and Los Lunas, where they will
hunt the neb.fOOted fowls for a week or
len days. They took with them camping
outfit and plenty Of = ub.
Pat. Garrett. the present sheriff OF
bona Ana county, and who will be re-
elected on Nov. 3, was here Saturday
night. He stated that DOnA Ana county
aan safely be counted on 10 roll up a big
majority for the entire republican tickei.
II must not be forgotten that the
Ladies' Auxiliary Of the Brotherhood OF
Locomotive Engineers will give a grand
ball and supper at the ArmOry hall on
Friday evening, October 2S. Tickets, I'D
hitting gentleman aud lady, ~, aud
they are being sold by the committee
like hot cakes,
Nearly one hundred people attended
the concert aud dance at the OrchestriOu
hall last Saturday night Now that
nights are becoming cooler and more
suitable for active physical exercise OF
any kind, "A large number Of people arr
taxing advantage Of the free Saturday
night dances at the OrchestrlOn hall.
/, Hon. Sol. Luna, the well-known poll.
tician Of Valencia county, was here yes,
2 terday, continuing Oh % Santa ke last
night. He stated that the outlook for
the success Of the republican ticket In
the southern counties was never brighter,
and Ia predicts big maiorities for
Hon. Pedro Perea In Valencia, SOcorrC
and bona Ana counties, with a very close
vote in Grant and Sierra counties.
Chas +. Easley, the Santa Fe county
democratic politician, who was assigned
To represent Taos county at the terrific.
rial democratic convention at DeminR
when Il was ascertained that Taos ha
r no Legitimate representation present
was here for a few hours from the north
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-10-17
Cornef, opposite Postoffiee.


1T. Mclaughlin and family, OF San
Pedro. came In last night aud registered
Il Stlrges' European. Mrs. Mclaughlin
Is visiting the millinery and dry goods
stores, while her husband, who ia a we'll
known mine operator, il telling his
friends OF the wonderful mineral re.
sources OF the San Pedro district.
Richard Hayes Il now one OF the pas
senger conductors GU the long run be-
tween this city and La Junta, vice Joseph
Richley, who has been transferred TO the
short run between Las Vegas and La
Junta. Az soon as the limited Is put on,
the smiling face OF genial Joseph will
again be seen In this city.
Sheriff Hubbell has been appointed re-
ceiyer OF the estate OF Thomas A. Gurule
and wife, which consists OF several thou
sand head OF sheep and other personal
property. Mr., Hubbell filed a bond OF
10000 this morning.
A, II. Hilton, the we'll known and pop.
ulaT general merchant at San Antonio,
down In SOcOTro county, was here last
Saturday night. He came In on business
which he transacted, and returned south
yesterday morning,
Thu morning Arthur Russell and Gar
field Hughes left for the ManzanO noun.
tains, where they will make camp and
tiy to get rid Of the Cuban fever whicl
has stuck TO them ever since they vert
&C Santiago,
AT. b. Clements, who il thorough!
familiar with the sheep ranges OF cen.
trail New Mexico, left this afternoon FOL
tina sheep ranch OF Ilfeld Bros, where b,
has been placed In charge as "rancl
boss"
The Soldiers Aid society held an i'm
poTtant meeting at the Public libraT.
room this morning, and made arrange
ments to give a reception TO the "ROugl
Riders"
Mrs. Noa Ilfeld is at III PasO VISITING
J her parents,
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-10-17

II you want real estate or insurance, call
on RANKIN, Room o, Mt, ArmUo build