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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-10
ron CLEANING AWAY sNOJv.
The Common Council Votes for Trans-
 fer of Ss,2s3sO.

fer of SS,2S3.SO.
 Special meetings of the board of al- dermen and councilmen were held last night for the purpose of acting upon a recommendation from the board of finance that $S,2S3SO be tranferred in the department of public works to the accounts of cleaning streets and care of parks This transfer was asked for by the director of public works in or der that the expense of cleaning away the snow, which fell in the recent storm, and blocked the streets, may be de- frayed Not a sufficient amount was left over for the old account to meet this expense, and the director in ask ing for $S2S3.S0 did so with view to providing funds to pay for the removal of snow in case heavy storm should occur before January 1, when the ap- propriation for next year will be avail able. In his petition he states that this account is the only one in that depart ment which is short, and if it is not >N''eety ed for before January 1, 1t will be as safe in the account to which the trans fer is desired as elsewhere, and the amount not used will under charter provision be turned into the city treas ury on January l. The amount which it is desired to transfer is made of smaller amounts from various accounts in the department in which small bal ances exist
 When the recommendations of the board of finance was read last evening endorsing the transfer, Alderman Coo- ley moved that unanimous consent, as required for such matters, be given to place the recommendation upon it's passage. Unanimous consent was not, however, at first given, Alderman T. Brennan of the Fourth ward objecting. MT. Brennan said that he was not thoroughly satisfied as to the necessity of all the money asked to be transfer red. He thought that only enough to pay for the labor of cleaning away the present snow should be transferred. Af- ter it had been explained to him that the large amount was to provide for any contingency which might arise be- fore January l he withdrew his objec- ton and the recommendation was adopted. It is estimated that s3,000 will be required to pay for cleaning away the snow which has already fallen.
 Alderman Pearce offered a resolution requesting the board of finance to rec ommend such action as might be neces- sary to provide money to pay the sal aries of the fire department for the month of December, there being defi- ciency in that department. The reso- lution was adopted unanimously.
 The councilmen went into session im- meditaely after the adjournment of the aldermen and concurred in adopting the recommendation for transfer of money in the department of public works. Councilman Maley was called to the chair by President Anderson, and the latter took his seat on the floor. MT. Maley ruled that as the special meet ing had been called for the purpose of acting on the recommendation of. the board of finance, the resolution in re- gard to money for the fire department could not be acted upon. The board then adjourned,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-10
THE FLOUR DOMINATION.
Expect ted to be In Operation shortly
 CeuitnItzatton Of 83O.OOO.OOO

Cleveland, O., Dec. 9.-In an inter- view here to-day Clement B. Stern of the Atlas flour mills of Milwaukee combination would be in operation shortly The combine will have capi- talization of $3O,0O0,0 ,0OO. A syndicate of English and American capitalists has been negotiating with the owners of the mills looking to the formation of trust for some time past. MT. Stern said that the Atlas mills would be included in the new organization.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-10
THE QuAY CONSPIRACY CASE.
Two ofSenator's Opponents Summoned
 as Witnesses for Defense.

Two of Senator's Opponents Summoned
 as Witnesses for Defense.
 Philadelphia, Dec. 9.-Counsel for Senator Quay in the conspiracy charges for which he is to be tried next week, to-day subpoenaed ex-Common Pleas Judge James Gay Gordon and ex-Post- master General John Wanamaker as witnesses for the defense. This news is interesting in view of the known oppo- sition of both of thes men to Senator Quay politically and in view of the charges recently made by Senator Pen- rose, in which he said that the charges against Quay were the result of a cons spiracy to defeat him for reelection to the United States senate. Subpoenas were also served upon several persons.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-10
EMBRACED AN oFFyCTAL,s WIFE
Drunken Soldiers Conduct fin Savannah
 Heavy Eer,nlty InficfcA

Savannah, Ga, Dec. S.-In the city court to-day Judge Thomas M. Nor wood, ex-United States senator, fined Private J. E. Moore of Battery I, First Maine artillery, $500 or six months on the chain gang, for embracing the wife of a prominent county official on the street while the soldier was intoxicated Judge Norwood administered a severe lecture and characterized the soldiers conduct as that of a heather.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-10
MAYER DEFEATS DUNKJERST,
one-sidsd Six Round Go at the Arena
 fn Phiiadel phia.

Philadelphia, Dec. 9.-Peter Maher bested Ed. Dunkjerst in a one-sided six round go at the Arena tonight. Peter did most of the landing and in the second round sent the Syracusean to board twice. In the fifth round a hard left on the jaw sent him down again, but the bell sounded before the ten seconds were up. Maher went at his man in the sixth round in hurricane fashion and landed almost at will, but Dunk1erst managed to last out to the end.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-10
GENERAL WUEELER'S FUTURE.
Surprised at Report About His Resign-
 ing from Congress,

Washington, Dec. 9.-Major General Wheeler authorized the following state ment to-day in regard to reports that he intended to resign from the house: q am surprisd to see what purports to be an interview about my resigning from congress. I have never gone fur ther than to say that I would consider the question when I had time and would take such action as my friends would approve. Thus far, however, I have reached no final conclusions"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-10
Small Fire Last Evening.

The fire last evening, for which an alarm was rung from box IS about 7:30 was in the house of Max Cams at 26 vase on a mantel were ignited by child holding a candle near them. Ths tlaze was extinguished before any darn- age of consauuence was done.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-10
CONDITIONS IN PHILIPPINES
ADYICES FROM ADMIR1L DEWEY AND GENERAL OTIS
Show Notable Improvement and the Growth of a Better Spirit Among Fac- tions of the Natives That Promised to Held by Insurgcnts-The Matter of Their Release.

Washington. Dec. 9.-The navy de- partment has received a cablegram from Admiral Dewey summarizing the existing conditions at Manila and such points In the Philippines as have been visited by his officers. Advices have been received from General Otis, the cormandant of the United States mil!- tary forces in the islands, and they both go to show a notable improvement in conditions and the growth of q better spirit among these factions of the ma tives which promised to give trouble. This fact is particularly gratifying as the United States government is all ready giving consideration to the best means to redeem the pledge it will be placed under by the treaty of Paris to secure the release of the Spanish pris oners held by the Philippine ratlves. There are about 800 clerical prisoners and the government is confident that their captors would deliver them up on proper representations from General Ot.s and Admiral Dewey made possibly through Consul Wildman. It may be necessary to call the navy into service in this matter. for the reason that some of the prisoners are held in captivity on
 other islands than Luzon, which can be reached best by Admiral Dew ey's ships Besides those clerical pris- oners, the Americans themselves hold nearly 15,0Q0 Spanish soldiers as prison CTS, men captured at the fall of Manila.
 Those are actually on parole about the city and the question is how they are to be returned to Spain. This must bs settled by the peace commissioners in
 Paris.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-10
HENRY 1T. CBU1TENDEN DEAD.
One of the Founders of Crescent Beach
 Fl Years Old.

Norwich, Conn.,, Dec. 9.-Henry NJ. Cruttenden, a prominent real estate dealer, and one of the founders of Crencent Beach, Mantle, died at his home here to-day. aged seventy-four years He was a native of Hebron and is survived by four sons. The land which he developed into Crescent Beach he purchased from the Indians in 1867. He amassed a fortune in his real estate ventures.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-10
Dental students in Rebellion.

Buffalo, N. Y, Dec. 9.-The class of '99. comprising sixty-five seniors, in the dental department of the University of Buffalo, has rebelled because of the de- termination of the dental faculty to give the senior mid-term examinations without the customary notice.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-10
No Session of Park Roard.

Last night was the regular meeting night of the Park commission, but no quorum being present, the meeting was not held. The next regular meeting will be in January. Henry T. Blake, pres- ident of the board, is in California.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-10
Ere. Tuition for Cuban Students

Boston, Dec. 9.-In response to Gen. eral Wheeler's suggestion Boston uni versity has offered to give free tuition to two Cubans who are able to pass the entrance examination.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-26
Oregon Election.

Oregon win fire the signal gun for
the elections of 1898. She will elect
Congressman in June.
The political eyes of the whole coun-
try viii be upon her. National inter-
est will attach to the election Of her
Congressman. 1t is not "a sure thing''
how the election win go, but the cam
paign will be as hot as brick kiln
from beginning to its close.
Chairman Towne of the Silver Re
publicans, Chairman Jones and Chair
man White Of the Democratic party,
and Chairman Butler of the Populist
party, will be active, and Mark Hanna
will not be filing and greasing his saw
all the time. The web-footers will
have politics for breakfast. dinner and
supper.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-26

THE Saint Louis Globe-Democrat a
strong administration paper, in its last
issue says:
"There Is no necessity for any war
scare. The work OF the court Of in
quiry will probably not be finished be-
fore next week, and, therefore, mo-
body can tell for eight or ten days yet
whether any Spaniard had hand In
causing the disaster. II foul play Is
shown, Spain will doubtless make
prompt reparation. The work Of prep
aration for all eventualities, however,
should be pushed night and day. This
does not necessarily mean conflict.
TO be prepared for war 10 one OF the
most effectual means OF preserving
peace. The wisdom OF this counsel,
which Washington gave TO Congress
more than century ago, has been
mentioned by Bonaparte, Pitt, Bis
marck, Moltke and other statesmen
and soldiers. II appeals with especial
force to the United States In the pres
ent EFFICIENCY. There 10 no immediate
cause for excitement, however, and all
wild war talk should be summed"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-26

THE NEWS is unable TO see how the
United States government can declare
war against the Spaniards upon the
findings of the court Of inquiry in the
battle ship Maine disaster.
Suppose it be found that the explo-
sion was an accident. No nation can
be held responsible for an accident.
Suppose the ship was blown up pur-
posely. Spain has disavowed any knowl-
edge of and hand In the matter, aud has
wired expressions of sympathy which
the President accepted with thanks.
Then it must have been the work of a
fanatic, and II Spain should use her
best efforts to bring him TO punish
ment, that would be the end Of the af-
fair.
The Maine was anchored In Span
ish harbOr. and nobody will question a
nations right to fortify its harbors.
This right is exercised by all nations.
When vessel enters an harbor Of a
foreign power, 1t takes its chances
against anything that may happen
while in those waters. What our gov
eminent should have done was TO
stop the Cuban war long ago. That
would have saved the Maine and her
gallant crew.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-26
Sam Jones in Politics.

Sam Jones, the great evangelist, has
entered the field of politics, and de
clared himself an independent candi.
date for governor Of the state OF Geor-
gia.
This means lots o. fun for the Geor.
gians in the next campaign. Tom
Watson will be the Populist candidate,
and when the Democrats select their
man the circus will begin. The cam.
paign will be one of stalk" 1t Is the
custom OF the Democrats to nominate a
good speaker for governor, Mr.. Wat.
SON is good in his way and Sam Jone:
is no SLOUGH before the masses, so there
viii be shot times in Georgia towns
next summer.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-26

Ex-PREsIDENT HARRISON delivered
a speech before the Union League club
of Chicago, Washingtou's birthday
which will unquestionably put him for.
ward as leader Of his party for 1900
The speech will please the masses
when read In parallel columns with
President McKinley's speech TO the
millionaires In New York some week.
ago. His party at large, has a loving
spot In Its heart for the ex-president,
and his speech OF last Tuesday will
have the effect to make IL shou, for IA
old leader again. Mark the prediction.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-26

1T was q patriotic measure that the
Senate passed yesterday, directing an
inquiry as TO whether the States ship
yards could build Ia one year battle
ship equal TO any In the world, and TO
De named the George Washington. II
was on the anniversary Of the great
Americans birth. The name itself on
warship should be an inspiration TO
success. The same idea was carried
out In building a modern Rearsargc to
take the place Of the noble old vessel
that did such service during the war OF
the rebellion.-Butte Miner.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-26
THE American people are FESTIVE nm.

THE American people are FESTIVE I'M
der a financial system which does not
adequately protect the business inter
ests OF the nation as a whole or indi-
vidually. So far, the Republican party
has contented itself with declaring for
the maintenance OF the existing plan
until better one can be devised. This
Is negative position which cannot be
retained longer. The American peo-
pie respect positive policy upon the
part Of party or an individual. The
failure OF the Republican party, so far,
70 adopt a decided policy for needed
currency reform, Is not calculated 10
show competency In the administration
OF national affairs. And incompetency
In national administration means polit-
ical death to any party placed in tina.
position. The mere fact that Congress
is divided upon the financial question
does not prevent the attempt to secure
legislation, even If the attempt falls
Money.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-26

WE learn Of singular case of sui
eide at what is known as the ''Tsland. /,
on Lost river, one day last week. MIR
loves l2-year-old son, got an idea n
his childish brain that life was a bur,
den to him, and with the determination
TO end his life, he took q loaded shot.
gun from his fathers house and ven,
out to a tree near by, and, after socur.
ing the gun firmly, he cooked the ham.
mer and then tied string 10 the trio.
ger, then placing himself in front q
the muzzle Of the gun, pulled the
string and ended his young life. IL /.
said The shot blew the top Of his head
nearly of, and he died almost instant.
~ The folks hearing the report d
'ne gun at once rushed to the scene,
oniy 70 ind the lifcless body Of thei,
EARRING little son. ChalIis Messenger
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-26
Investigation, Then WHAT

After full and thorough investiga-
tion Of the battleship Maine disaster,
then what.
To THE NEWS il does not appear
that the administration, is in anyway,
more justified or better prepared to
take action in the settlement of the
Cuban troubles than it was before the
explosion. 1t is true the government
has lost great battleship and 2G0 brave
marines have persisted, and, If from the
divers and the court Of inquiry it ap-
pears that the disaster was one OF
treachery and the work OF assassins,
what can the administration do about it?
Spain disclaims all knowledge OF the
awful deed and sends messages Of sim
cere condolepce for the great loss OF
life. Can the government then hold
her responsible? She offered also to
assist in the investigation, and If It be
found that the ship was blown up by
enemies, to use her best efforts to ar
rest them and bring them to just pun
ishment. Can our government refuse
TO accept her disclaimers and her ex-
pressions of sympathy and offers TO
assist in arrestiag the guilty parties. 1t
seems not. To THE NEWS It Is plain
the administration should have moved
in the matter Of a settlement OF the
Cuban troubles long ago. Thousands
OF Cuban and Spanish lives might have
been spared and millions of dollars
saved II intervention had taken place
months ago. And more, 200 brave
American marines might have been
walking on duty on deck OF q proud
battlesnip instead OF sleeping 10 a
watery grave in foreign waters and kill
ed at the hands OF cowardly assassin.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-26

Corbett, aud u vas hls vote which re-
suited In On adverse report IRON III.
committee.
Ia the hands Of tho Senator, IA he
sat In the corner OF the car, was n
huge pile OF manuscript, tho speech
which he had prepared for delivery.
oblivious Of the place, be was rchcara.
Ing his remarks. Beginning a. tirs. in
tone scarcely audible, ho became 40
engrosscd In his work that his voice
grew louder and louder. The climax
came when, shaping bis hand iorclbly
upon hts knee, he exclaimed, In com.
manding tone: "Mr. President, this
case i stare decisua!r
The legal phrase echoed from one
end OF the car 10 the other. some
young men, who had been listening
with amused countenances 70 the teryId
eloquencc OF the Senator, clappcd ,hslr
hands In appreciatIve applause. This
brought MIR. Burrows back TO earth.
He started, looked around, realized
that be was in street car. and blnshed
violently. He hurricdIy seized a news
paper and tried to interest himself In
~. The effort was failure. He fell
himself the cynosure Of all Dyes, and
In q few moments left the car and took
the one that was following close be-
hind. Washington Post.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-26

A SILVER meeting and gold-bug
meeting in the same city and In the
same week are as much sin the wrong
time" as the winter wind appeared to
an old darkey,
The other day shiyering old darkey
was hurrying through the streets OF
q Southern town yainly trying to dodge
the icy winds that came 70 him from
over the snow banks when turning the
the corner Of street a chilling blast
struck him suddenly and squarely 10
the face. He jump back and said /.
"Whew! Lawd, Mr.. Wind, whar was
you las August" At the next state
conventions, somebody may ask some
body: where were you the LIST Of
March
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-26
THE NAMpA LEADER publishes

THE NAMPA LEADER publishes an
interview with Chairman MCGEE OF the
Democratic state committee, In which
he says: snow that the national COM
mittee has outlined plan for the COM
ing campaign In their address issued
February 18th, | will take the question
Of calling meeting up with the mem
bers Of our committee. and will call a
meeting at a time that will be most con-
venient TO them. am anxious 10 have
every member Of the committee present,
or regularly appointed representative
from each county The Democratic
party in Idaho Is thoroughly united and
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-26
WILL BRING sun
The scntinel 10 Make an n
eover the MONEY Paid Mr.

Manager Walton. 81 the
states he will make an effort
tho state from getting the "A
was paid Mr.. Lewis for ~
tho laws apd journals. He q
II II was tho Official duty d
tary Of state 70 do tho wosk. |
paid by tho Sentinel for
should DO returned 10 ~ ]
that, In such o caae, there Y
foo charged by the secretary.
What kind Of IN srtics
brought has not been deter
IL Ia evident we have nos RI
end Of this matter. Siassssn'
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-26

The destruction OF the battleship
Maine in the harbor of Havana few
days ago has caused great deal OF dis
cussion of torpedoes aud mines and of
their destructive powers.
These two machines are compare
lively new in the history of war, but
THE NEWS believes win become the
main reliance for protection of harbors
from foreign armed vessels
1t Is true that torpedoes and mines
were used to limited extent in the
war of the rebellion and a number of
vessels were destroyed by them, but
those in use then were mere makeshifts
as compared with the perfect finish
and improvements of to-day. So
perfect are some of the topedoes
that they contain the essential facts Of
a small vessel of war.
A torpedo and g mine are the same
in makeup, and only bear different
names because one is stationary and
the other movable. Mines are sta
tionary torpedoes attached to battery
on shore, and are fired by an operator
who touches his key when he observes
q vessel over the danger point Mines
are sometimes planted on land. When
planted thickly few inches beneath
the surface of the ground around a
fort they can be made to protect gar
rison against any number of assaulting
columns.
Self-propelling torpedoes are ingen-
ious contriyances and machines of war.
They can be fired from a ship or from
shore and are so constructed that they
will go in any direction under water
and then bob up at the right place and
time 10 do their work of destruction.
THE NEWS believes that the day is not
far distant when every harbor belong
ing to the United States will be pro-
tected by these miniature boats of war
instead Of costly bzttleships which can
afford no better protection near the
shore,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-26

EVERYBODY Is all agog to know wha,
the national administration will! dc
when the findings Of the court Of In.
quiry In the Maine di-sster are given
to the public.
The NEWS can tell. II will do wha,
Mark Hanna says do. Mark, you will
observe, Is very quiet. He hasn't ex.
pressed himself on the subject yet,
Mark is the motive power Of the ad.
ministration.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-26
Rehearsed In 4 Street t.ar.

Senator Burrows was riding down To
the capitol last Saturday morning In
yellow car Of the Metropolitan line.
On the previous day the Corbett cleo.
ton case had been up IN the senate
and II was expected the argument
would be continued. Senator Burrows.
who II a member Of the committee on
privileges and elections, IL against Mr..
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-26

The coolest man in the nation TO-DAY
IS Mark Hanna. He Is like the pros
pective groom who was being hurried
TO church for his marriage ceremony,
and who said to his friends: "Don,t
you worry, the fun won't come off Til
get there" And the administrator
won't start any fun until Mark gets
ready.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-26
WEEKLY EXCURSION TO y
Via salt Lake and Dess

Commencing Thursday, y
1898, and each THURSDAY =
MISSOURI PACIFIC" pcrsoa
Quoted tourist excursions \
Portland for st. Louis Vie
Denver and Kansas City.
The cars used In these exe9
the best tourist slceper, ana
through 70 Sc. Louis withou'
via the O. $. L., II. 9. w, "
Missouri Pacific. Cars vii. %
Of experienced and rcnslsn9
ductors and porters. spcclAl
OF ladies or children travclln1
escort.
Call on o. s. l.. agent !or
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-26

A few months ago, Mr.. byF'
OF Woodstock, Mich, was y
cd with rheumatism. His rls'
swollen the full length, 8.
great suffering. He was sos'
cbamberIain's Pain Balm.
bottle Of II helped him CO.
and the second bottle ehecs
The 25 and 80 cent sizes are I
Ben II. Fernish.