The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1899-01-14
IDAHO NEWS.

Edward O'Leary of Occur d.
Alene. Ida. who is serving with the
Sixteenth infantry, in the charge at
San Juan was so dreadfully wound
ed as to be supposed to be dead for
several days, is now in Boise seek
ing an appointment in the Govern
mental service. Senator Shoup is
interesting himself in the case of
the hero Of the Cuban campaign
and has Endorsed his application.
A Missing shsriR.
George H. Pease, for two years
sheriff of Kootenai county, is q
fugitive from justice. His term Of
Office expired Monday, but he was
not to be found at Rathdrum to
turn the Office over to his successor.
The Office safe was opened but
held only q postage stamp. 1t is
thought that the fugitive sheriff is
short about 5000. Women and
wine are said to be the cause of his
downfall.
University Exhibit
Boise Statesman: DR.. A. s. Miller,
professor of mining and metallurgy
at the state university, left Moscow
Monday for Boise with the univer-
sity exhibit, which it is proposed
to place in the state house corridor
for a week. The exhibit will be
superior in every way. The gem
of the exhibit is a one-stamp mill
made with the exception of the
electric power generator, by stu
dents of the mining department.
wallace's New Postmaster.
The Wallace Tribune says: r.
N. Dunn, the new postmaster, took
charge of the Office Sunday last
and is adapting himself to business
like an old timer in Uncle Sans
service. Mrs. Foley, his predeces-
sor, however, will assist him in the
details of the Office during the
present month. The salary of the
office is 81 800 a year, having been
increased recently 800. Mrs. Foley
will retire from the Office and will
carry with her the reputation OF
being one of the best officers who
| ever served in that capacity in this
part Of the country.
| Debut of Miss sh"up.
A dispatch from Washington
Jan. 9th says:
Senator and Mrs. Shoup enter
tanned their many friends in Wash
ington at large reception last night
at the Hotel Normandie, for the
purpose of formally presenting theil
daughter, Miss Laura Shoup, tc
the society of the national capital
The entire first floor of the Nor
mandie was given over to the occa
sion, and owing to the large number
of guests it proved almost made
quate to accommodate those who
called to enjoy the hospitality o
the evening. The debutante, WHIT
is one of the most beautiful anc
attractive of the seasons buds, wal
becomingly gowned in a creation
of embroidered chiffon built OF
white satin. The company wa
large and included senators ane
their families, especially the western
and northwestern contingent, al
! we'll as many others prominent ii
| official and resident circles.
AN INDIAN WIFE.
Sues tho Estate Of . Lewiston Banker fe
| Her Shsre.
Lewiston Tribune: A lis penden'
was filed Monday at Lewiston
Idaho, by an Indian woman through
her attorneys against the heirs o
deceased banker, D. M.White. Eliza
White, the woman, claims to be th'
lawful wife of the banker and tina
her living children are joint heir
with the issues of the latter mar
riage.
The suit, although not altogethe
a surprise, caused sensation a
Lewiston where the heirs cited t.
appear are popular in society. Tn
relationship was weli-known, bu
the claim Of the Indian to be lega
wife was unexpected. MIR. Whit
lived with the Indian woman tor
number of years prior to 1875, bu
be has been a man of exemplar!
character since he married tn
present Mrs. White.
| 10. Swift Bonding Mines.
Tribune: Salt Lake mining mel
who have been chasing bonanza
through Blackfoot mining district
are returning with story that J. y
Swift has been tying up territor.
adjoining the Blackbird group, o
which he and Hon. w. c. Hall o
this city are the principal owners
An impression also prevails Their
that Mr.. Swift has been joinet
by other Salt Lakers, among whom
is mentioned Hon. w. s. Mcconnell
and a gentleman who has shown
nronounced leaning toward cope
spain's sunksn ships floated
Perhaps the greatest mechanical fe'