davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-12-30
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS.
Blackfoot's Sunday Schools, indian School al
for Hall, and Employees and Patients al
the Asylum Have Good Times in Honor
oi the Great Holiday.

Backfoot is proud of its Christmas
celebrations and good times socially |
and otherwise, during this great Holt |
day Of all Christendom. Peace on earth |
and good will to men was the sentiment
uppermost al homes and among its citi- |
zens, aud a general good feeling was
manifest In all meetings and social aud
family gatherings in honor OF the day.
CELEBRATION At BAPTIST CHURCH.
The Baptist Sunday school celebrated
Saturday evening with carefully
selected program and beautiful tree for
its little folks. A splendid audience was
present to share in the welcome OF the
return OF the Grea. Holiday, and many
were the glad and happy hearts at the
coming OF Santa Claus 10 them again.
Generous gifts were distributed and
every member OF the school WAS loving
| Is remembered.
AT THE METHODIST SCHOOL.
The celebration of the Methodist
Sunday School, Monday evening, WAS
the best In the history OF the school.
The literary and musical exercises were
pleasingly rendered and the little folks
won appiauses they will not forget
when they have grown TO ripper years
and are themselves conducting celebra-
tions. The school had beautiful tree
and presents FOR every officer, teacher
and member thereof The audience
was overfowing aud at one time it WAS
thought that the floor WAS giving away
in the rear and Immediately over the
! furnace.
& AT FORT HALL INDIAN SCHOOL.
The time was when Santa Claus was
unknown TO Indian children aud his
] visits uuhear,l Of IN the humble cabin
: homes. But this year he visited them
at the school at Fort Hall aud their lit
9 tie hearts were gladdened as they have
c rarely been gladdened before. Super
: Intendcnt Locke aud employees gave
d them good musical aud literary enter
& ment and distributed gifts and gooc
9 things TO them which made them hap
5 pier than their forefathers believed
: they could be iu the Happy Huntin:
d Grounds.
d The superintendent and employe
d had good time too at the celebration
o The employees afTcctionately reneIl
d bcred the superintendent with gift q
!, beautiful signet ring.
y At THE INSANE ASYLUM.
Christmas at the asylum was observe,
= with all OF the festivities appropriate I
the occasion. The Christmas Dime
was fully up TO date, consisting c
chicken, young roast pig, bread an
Ia butter, sweet potatoes, celery, corr
d cranberry sauce, mince pie, cheese an
es fruit cake. Christmas evening larg
ic evergreen tree was laden with present
ID for all who were able to appreciai
IN them. Many of the presents were sci
r, from various parts OF the state +
ed friends of the patients. A genero'
bag Of candy aud mats for each OF
ve present added to the pleasure OF til
er occasion.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-12-30
HOME AND OTnea NEWS.

gagged so,zfoa d Gu"
i, pleasing TO treasure the thought
santa Claus and his reiodeers nsy-
groS old
small por has broken ou' among tue
,,.a. an the Colyiile reservation
i Spokane,
!, Glyens has gone To Salt Lake
for couple of days.
i, and Mrs. frawley will return to
!, Bolse home, Saturday afternoon.
Harry Bennett came up from The
:. Agricultural college 10 spend
holidays AZ home
ne Christmas giti to the NJ. T..
arb aas new organ.
H., Hadlcy, county superintendent
psblle schools, is attending The State
,ehsr, Association 10 session al
Il. City.
B. L0ais, Missouri n"a 's as
a, failure this week siegei, Hill
:
Billings, siohiana, mas ss" ""
tssa l!se this: Small isoa has come
asn.
fafi ho1eA u e"hsalss''hs a''s
- BIS 'sr'ous a''A'a o' ssp''o'u ''''s'
~b, .l..sr o. farmer Mayors, OF For,
,n8i,a reservation, left wodues.
los sah Fraasi'so'
X Uol,rrt,oa was down from
-. t,..ts-
tshn Il Roslsers. The extensive mool
,,.sr d, I.i,tle Lost River, is spend.
TAI, seek Al his lIlaekiooi home.
... ,-, -, e.
Againsljo enjoyed The Christmas
!. n, American ilncs.
r, "a,
''A'
- 'p-1,y - - -,
49,, -, -
$3.50,
i%"'NseH'tN"tH Ft'Ht+sAss
ss.,g# fl,,. ~, max. =, .,n,,n,
t. - -.
-
- '''''
lee Easlish arc waiting sor more
lfsis the Irausssal, aud The boer'
.r.,1 e ''' '''
Tie New York regiment that STARTED
Manila lasi year but got no farthc'
aa t!oaoIalu has 3is applicant. 70,
Mr. lIo-s' collection Of rabbits for nj
sahsYltania rabbltry is not growing
AFdly. \ humber Of those taken il
p hr,i drives have died.
The Chvi.,r,.. L.u
eu "a. ,,,oaa.A g.. ,..4..s a,,d
ase. Ii was a rrea, ball aud ,h
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-12-30

Why arc the American people more
interested in the Ang lo-Boer war than
they are in the Filipino war? Every
usn who reads paper looks out first
of all for the war news from South
Africa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

among the several branches of the SER
vice according to the needs of each and
raise a force of not more than $4,000
volunteer infantry as he may determine
from the country at large under general
law or from the localities where their
services may be required, without re-
gard to citizenship or educational quail
iiications and to form the same into
not more than so regiments organized
DIS infantry regiments of war strength
in the regular army; provided further,
that each regiment shall have one sur
geon, with kha rank of major; two as
slStant surgeons. one of whom shall
have the rank of captain and that of
first lieutenant and three hospital
stewrds; provided. that such increase
in the regular and volunteer force shall
continue in service only during the
necessity therefor and not later than
July !. 1901
AS soon as practicable the officers
and men of they olunteer army not
authorized in the bill shall be muster
ed out, provided that enlisted men of
volunteers may be transferred and en-
listed to such organizations as may be
below the maximum authorized in
strength. Provisions made that the
act is not to be construed to cause the
discharge of any commissioned officer
now in the service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

available cash balance in the treasury Of
over s27l ,000o coo, and although the expen-
ditures are now. and for some time are
expected to be, in excess of the receipts.
the treasury situation is not such as TO
warrant any apprehension for the near
future.
Indeed 1t is believed by treasury ex-
perts that after deductng the payment
to Spain of $40, 0oo 900 under the treaty
agreement and s3.0o00o0 to the Cuban
army, there will be cash balance in the
treasury on July next of at least $500
600. Already the proceeds of the last
bond issue OF 5000. COO 900 have been eX
hausted and $l0,00o000 additional in the
prosecution of the war. and it is expected
that heavy payments on this account
may continue for one or two. or even
three years. although probably in de-
creasing amounts.
Notwithstanding these heavy disburse-
the receipts, on account of the new rev.
enue act, win be in excess of 100000, 90
yearly making the total receipts approx
imately $4S', 100000. With this heavy in
come and the expenditures gradually de-
creasing. it is the opinion of the officials
that no bond issue will be necessary.
Should il become necessary. however,
to rccoup the cash in the treasury, under
no circumstances would the secretary is
sue any bonds, but would take ADVANTAGE
of the authority granted by the war rev.
cntc act TO issue ) per cent. short time
certificates.
The bonds issued under the terms OF
this act must be sold at par.sand as they
are now worth $iUl in the market. no fur
Their issues will he made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

The home of Edwin J. Philbrick on
Mount Vernon avenue, was the scene
of very pleasant party. Friday even
ing. All the more so it being in honor
of Miss Maud Philbrick, c. H. s., 1900.
This being her sixteenth birthday her
class to the number of nearly 20 decided
to give her a surprise SO had straw
ride to her home. The evening was
passed in dancing. games and music.
Refreshments We're served and the
class started on their homeward jour-
ney in the wee small hours of morn
and wished Miss Philbrick many as
pleasant birthday anniversaries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25
COMPROMISE ARMY BILL.
Senate Bill Completed Tor 5000
Regulars and IS. 900 Volunteers.

Washington, Feb. 24.-The sub-com-
mittee of the Senate military affairs
bnvention concluded it's consideration
Of the compromise army bill, just after
2 O'Clock The measure which Mr.. Hull
had read in the House is entitled Ian
act for increasing the efficiency of the
army of the United States" rs
Section l provides that the army
shall consist of three major generals,
six hrigadier generals. 10 regiments of
cavalry. seven regiments Of artillery,
% regiments of infantry The vari-
Gus staff departments are designated,
Section gives the cavalry organiza
ton. each regiment consisting of y
troops organized into three squadrons
of four troops each. The artillery regi-
ments are fixed at II batteries of which
two may be organized as field artillery.
The Senate committee on military at
fairs reported the compromise army re
organization bill just before adjourn
ment of the Senate. The bill had been
framed, last night, by thew ar depart
!neat officials and a number of senators
and was under consideration by the
Serate committee and it's sub-commit-
tee during the greater part of the day.
The formulation of the compromise
was placed in the hands of Senators
Hawlcy ard Carter of the military
committee on behalf of the Republican
senators and Of Senator Cockerell in
the interest of the Democrats. Col.
Carter of the army sat with them TO
supply technical information.
The bill as reported differs in many
details from the bill read before the
House. today, by Mr.. Hull. but the gen
er2l framework is the same. In the
new bill one section covers the entire
increase of the army and it reads as
follows:
That to meet the present exisencies'
of the military service the President is
heraby authorized to maintain the reg
ullr army at a strength of nor exceed
ing e5.909 enlisted men to be distributed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.
Attorney General Haines Thinks It May Soon
Be RI. established.

The report of Attorney General
Haines which appeared, yesterday, had
an interesting chapter reviewing the
history of capital punishment in the
State of Maine. 1t is made of special
interest in view of the agitation now
revived in the Legislature having for
it's object the re-enactment of proVl-
sion to the law permitting of capital
punishment for first degree murders.
The attorney general thinks it may be
said safely that the sentiment in favor
of the abolition of capital punishment
is such that 1t is likely again to be es-
tabliShed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25
IN THE SENATE.
River and Harbor Bill with Nicaragua Canal
Clause. Passed. so to 3.

WASHINGTON Feb. 2-After a session OF
nearly eight hours, the Senate, this even
ing a, $50 o'clock, passed the river and
harbor bill by the decisive vote of 80 to
3, The measure was under consideration
throughout the day and on several of the
committee amendments determined
fight was made, but in every Instance the
opposition awaited nothing.
The sharpest contest arose over the
Nicaragua canal bill amendment A point
of order was made against it that 1t was
general legislation. but the Senate, tt
which the Vice President submitted the
point, overruled it. 1t was then attacked
as not being relevant to the river and
harbor measure. but this, too, was over
ruled by the Senate.
Mr.. Pettigrew. Sill. Rep, S. d.. Mr.
Rawlns, Dem. Utah, and Mr.. Teller. Sill
Rep, Col, vigorously attacked the bill
the resolution being directed especially
against the canal amendment. The state
ment was made that the measure would
never see the light of day in the House
and that the canal would not be built UNI
der the proposition inserted in the bill.
During the afternoon, Mr.. Sewell, N. j..
delivered a speech in support of the Hull
Hawley army reorganization bill. in ,he
course of which he declared that ths
United States was now as much at wa,
in the Philippines as it was with SPAR
when our army was before Santiago. He
expressed the belief that 1t would require
an army Of $1,000 to control the Philip
pines and that we were likely yet to have
serious trouble in Cuba.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

The fear caused by the smallpox at
Waterville has almost abated here.
There are now not even rumors OF any
cases Large numbers are still con-
fined to the house as a result OF vacci-
nation but none of the cases are at all
serious. The schools will probably
open. Monday, as most of the pupils
have now recovered from their vacci-
nation and there is no anticipation of
an outbreak of the disease here. Clubs
and secret societies are holding their
meetings as usual and some of the
postponed social affairs will probably
be held soon. Farmers are coming in
as usual and business has recovered its
former tone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25
New Bankruptcy Blanks Needed.

Only those acquainted with the
working of the new federal bankruptcy
law understand what a nuisance the
official blanks for use in the United
States court are said lawyer, yes
terday, to a reporter. THE blanks
come from Washington; they were
drawn and edited by the federal SUI
preme court, and we waited months
before we got them, meanwhile using
amateur blanks accepted by Judge
Webb. of the district court in Port
land. Now we are in trouble again"
1t appears that the blanks for use in
the court are too bulky and voluminous
to make the discharge of bankruptcy
business anything but dead grind for
attorneys. The reporter was shown
the blanks for two small cases IN
bankruptcy, they filled big box, with
pile of documents three inches thick
as the papers lay fiat on top of each
other. They consisted Of schedules
many of which had but single entry
on them.
1t is believed that way out of the
difficulty is at hand. District Attorney
Isaac w. Dyer. Of the district court, ir
Portland, has written circular letters
to attorneys throughout the State ask
ing il they will use a set of blank.
which he proposes to draw. This plar
has been eagerly accepted by lawyers
generally, and the blanks are now be
ing waited for. They will be passed
upon and accepted by Judge Webb
I'd. IL pronounced good. will then hav
e. erai circnla ton in Maine. .s..s
Il; he work Of week" says
80 r ~ 20 get together the blanks il
!. -~ si.e c,ss in bankruptcy now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25
NO IDEA OF REs,GNInG.
Secretary Alger Will Stay with Cabinet Uaiil
He is No Longer Needed.

Pittsburg. Pa. Feb. 24.-Secretary OF
War Russell a. Alger. with his party.
returning from Detroit, passed two
hours in Pittsburg. last night. During
is stay here he took occasion to deny
the story published. yesterday. that he
contemplates resigning. In answer to
further questions he said:
Il could not afford to leave the cabi-
net under the present conditions. / am
perfectly satisfied to leave the inves-
LEGATION of my conduct during the
Spanish American war with the inves-
tigating commissions that have been
appointed and have no fear of the re-
suit. ] could not relinquish the port
folio as secretary Of war while still I'M
der fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

Ten senators were on the floor when
the Senate convened
A bill was passed authorizing the ap-
pointment of NJ B. Buford. COM
mander in the United States navy ann
increased by one the number OF COM
manders in the navy.
Consideration of the river and harbor
bill was then resumed. Reverting to
the amendment providing for the con-
structing OF reservoirs at the head
waters of the Missouri river and appro-
priating $4,000 for three reservoirs in
wyoming, Mr.. Frye. in charge OF the
BILL asked that the amendment be
passed upon. He was not himself IN
favor of the amendment, he announc-
ed.
The amendment was discussed at
length, Spooner, Wis. doubling the ad-
Visibility of the amendment ana say
ing it had every appearance of being
the entering wedge Of an elaborate sys-
tenn of irrigation of arid lands which If
carried into effect would cost the gov
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25
DaiIp keslNe bec 3our,,al.
Local Matters.
VIVA APPROPRIATE EXERCISES.
williams District Schools Celebrate Washing
tons and Others Birthdays.


The schools in Williams district cele-
brated the birthdays of Washington, Lin
coin. Longfellow and Lowell, yesterday
afternoon, at the well-iilled hall on Ban
yor street The PLATFORM was beautifully
decorated with flags, while on either side
stood The pictures of three of the illus
trious men. The programmes were sue
cessfully executed in all the departments.
consisting of flag drills interspersed with
patriotic recitations and essays.
GRADES IN AND X-wEsTON LEWIS
James Russell LOWELL q
Katherine G. Ryan
1.-The National Flag" Ned j. Druery
Song of Union.'', Fred J. Murphy
The Soldier 'Reprieve,''
William Condor
SEN Reply, WALLACE E. Savage
"A Parable-By Lowell. Nellie NJ. Rowe
The Heritage, Lowell.
The birthday of was aGhs 8; Mcnamara
lon Board the 1876 Lowell.
The First Snowfall, lowell.
Lizzie S. Marco
1.-The Sleeping Sentinel"
Hattie NJ. Chapman
GRADES VII AND VIlI-MlSS FAR
RINGTON.
Exercise. abraham Lincoln
Six Children
"A Hundred Years Too Soon
Norman Burgess
The Coming of Lafayette, .,.,.
Essay. abraham Lincoln" Ivie Webster
The Growing of Our Heroes.
What We Celebrate. VI grade girls
Sketch of Longfellow's Life VI grade,
leader. Richard Ryan
INV Lost Youth" Albert Hodgkns
Children, Concert recitation
GRADE v-MIss MERRILL.
Exercise. Browning the Hero" School ,l
Recitation. The Good Old Days
Lee Ware
Flag Drill, Twelve girls
GRADES III AND Iv-MISS GOULD.
Jack Frost, School
with salute By the school, ,,.
why Am Like Washington?" "a small
boys conundruml. Eddie Haskell
Edna dodgins
Our Great Heroes WarreA Garside
stories aI ss Of Mashington.s Boyhsef, "
1.-THE Good Old Times Arthur Rush
GRADES AND II.MIss HANKS.
"A Would-be Patriot" 1ommie Reynolds
Something Better" Arda E&ffed
America" LIVING Gay
Washington Ten girls
"A Promise WiiHex3Sedgc
"Our Flag, Madeline k4unter
How Betsey Cut the Star School
Our Flag" John BJfnham
"A Famous Sword StewSf9s Shaw
~ No. ''ss N' M Rosie {artlett
1.-The Hatchet Story" SexeM boys
"Washington's Birthday" Merton Delano
MY Country's Flag" Henry Winfield
Utah." Ida Nickless
The Cherry Tree, School
MISS LIBBEYS GRADES.
'How Did Washington Look?"'
George Sexton
1.-The Good Old Times"
Finley Macdonald
mot George Washington" Charlie Allen
1.-THE Little Maids Reply,
Margaret Feely
I'm the Little Red Stamp" Earl Pierce
"Our Hero" Eddie Day
"Washngton, Jessie Folsom
"Washngton's Day." Walter Wall
"a Chain of Dates, School
"Washington'S Ratchet, Annie Lynch
"Washngton's Birthday
Alice Roderck
"a Little Boys Hatchet Story"
John Bowling
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

Invitations have been issued for an
other public whist party to be given
in Memorial hall. Tuesday evening.
Feb. 2S, under the auspices of the la
dies of the Universalist church. The
proceeds of the entertainment will be
used to furnish Murray vestry. Re-
freshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

The members of the Milburn Club enter
tanned their ladies at their pleasant clu.
rooms last evening. A large number was
in attendance and the evening was a
thoroughly pleasant one. The greater
part of the evening was passed to CARDS
dancing and billiards. Refreshments
were daintily served. G. Ernest Avore
c. f, Dow and J. w. Steward, had charge
of the amusements of the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

Rev. Harry w. Kimball, pastor of tn,
Island Avenue Congregational church
will preach Sunday morning, upon tae
subject, Taking Gods Truth as Your
own" The second address in the series
Foundation Stones of Christianity VIII
be delivered by Mr.. kimball in the eve
ming, his subject being What do We
X NOW AbOIlt God
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

Rev. George e. Leighton, pastor of the
North Street Universalist church, will
take "That Which We Earnestly Desire
We Seek as the subject of his dis
course, Sunday morning. sMr. Leighton
will give AN address in the evening upon
the subject Along What Lines is Terri
1orial EXPANSION Right
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

The morning preaching service at the
Bethany Baptist church will be omitted
Sunday, the board OF health having adj
vised the church authorities that it might
be unsafe to have a minister from Wa
terville, occupy their pulpit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

The suite of rooms over w. B. Stew
ards dry goods store on Water street,
formerly occupied by the law office OF
Walton q Walton, is being painted, pa
pered and repaired and a hard wood floor
laid. When the repairs have been com
pleted the suite will be used for dress
making rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

Mrs c. G. Weeks went to Augusta.
Friday, accompanied by Master frankie
Savage.
Charles Thorne, who has been oblig-
ed to lay off few days on account of
sickness in his family, is back in his
place at the Maine Central station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

A social and stereopticon lecture was
given. Thursday evening, at Grange
hall. The views illustrated the battle
Of Gettysburg and was given by How
ard w. Wells. After the entertainment
had been presented social time fol-
lowed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

Henry f. Huse of the Newton Theoiog-
ical Institute, will again preach at the
First Baptist church, Sunday. Special
music has been arranged under the direc-
ton of Mrs Phlo Steward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25
MAINE PENSIONS,

Washington. Feb. 24-The following
pension charges are announced for
Maine:
Original. widows. etc-Jane Phillips.
Portland. S. Julia NJ. Graham. Kittery
Point. Sf2 -sk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

Miss Alice Field of the Waterville
telephone exchange. is i'll at her home
in town. suffering from the effects OF
vaccination. I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25
SKOWHEGAN.

Charles Marston. sub-master in the
high school, went to Halo
WELL Friday afternoon. to pass Saturday
and Sunday with his parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

= Miss Anadine IIoyt of Tufts coliegs.
WAS selected by Prof. Shipman ofsthe IN
sts.u;ion to compete for 4 place Oil the
hos ri If managers Of The Tiiftsman the
cd;l. go p,,,t-r. Miss iioyt Is the ,i..ight,:.
of Cen T.. L.. lost ,of lewiston. and 4.
g9aduaae Of the Lewiston schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

B. C. Crabtree of Lynn, Mass, has pur-
chased the Leander Pooler farm, which
is situated just beyond the town limit.
and will soon remove here with his FAM
jly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

Misses Bessie Prescott and Edn,
Walker have been spending several
days with their aunt in Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

Misses Georgia Robinson and Lavina
Walker will return. today, from Win
throp where they have been teaching
in the public schools of that town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

Hon. e. n. Merrill. Mrs. Carrie Rand
lett and Charles a. FairbrotheT, clerk at
the Heselton. are among those who are
suffering from the effects of vaccinati