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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-08
"A Box of Monkeys" or, "American
Facination."

A farce in two acts by Grace L, Flu. Mss
will be given in Phythian Hall under the
auspices OF st. Margaret's Guild, on Fri
day evening, Nov. 10, with the following
cast:
Edward Ralston, n promising young Ameri.
can, halt owner of the Sierra gold mine,
c. w. Pickels.
Chauncey Oglethorpe, his partner second son
of Lord Doncaster, A. Crocker, Jr
Mrs. Ondegs. Jhones, an admirer OF rank,
Mrs Lucius K. Hazen
Lady Guinevere Llandpore, an English prim.
rose daughter Of the Earl OF Paynaught
Miss Marion Patterson,
Sierra Bengaline, prairie-rose,
Mrs. c. w. Pickells
After the play a cha6ng-dish supper
will be served by a number of gentlemen
under the direction tf Miss Marion Pat
terson.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-11-08
In Bankruptcy.
S. II. BRAcKETT

Hiram G. Cutting of this place has filed
a petition in bankruptcy. Liabilities,
$36S1,S4, assets, 516S.77. In the list of
Mr.. Cuttings creditors appears the
name OF 0. w. Roberts of st. Johnsbury
who had loaned the petitioner 1907. ~.
Minnie |. Stevens of this place has also
filed petition in bankruptcy.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-12
Congressman Wilson in Blacktoet.

Congressman Edgar Wilson reached
Blackfoo, Thursday morning. His
coming WAS not for business nor to look
after his political fences, for they are in
as good shape as they were last Noyem-
ber. But he comes for the pleasure
and sports Of two weeks camp life 10
the fruitful hunting grounds OF Bing-
ham.
He aud ex-senator Dubois left today,
Friday, for upper Blackioot where they
will sport with the numerous schools OF
mountain trou, which play in those
waters, and after the 18th will take
their stand behind their guns In the
fields where chickens and grouse do SC
well love TO congregate. The congress
man Is In excellen, health and will GEL
a full measure OF enjoyment out of hi'
camp life where fish aud game are sc
near at hand and plentiful and easil,
cauch, and killed. When be return
THE News will interview him on mat
ters In which his constituents are inter
es,ed and on which they would b
pleased to hear him speak.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-12

Bingham county teachers have not
attended the institute as the county
superintendent had the right to expect
them TO do. They are the losers. The
time lie very near at hand when teach
err must be an all around up-to-date man
or woman TO secure good paying posi-
,ion. The time is near when there VIII
bc grades In salaries as well as IN GER
tiaca,es--when first grade man or
woman will be more Ia demand and be
better paid than second grade one
Trustees will begin watching Institutes
make selections Of teachers from
those who attend and make a good
record rather than from applicants fur
nishine written testimonials
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-12

The new street cars to be used on the
interurban line between st. Paul and
Saltwater will be unique in their equip
ment. They will have compressed air
for brakes aud whistles, to be supplied
by small motor operating an air pump.
The air whistles will he used in the
country where the cars will be run at
a high rate OF speed. Each car will
also be equipped with telephone
with tifty feet of wire and a switch plug
At intervals OF a quarter OF mile there
will be places where the conductor car
cut In on the telephone wire between
st. Paul and Saltwater and cummini
cate with the power house or car barn
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-12
Bingham County Institute.

The third annual session OF the Bing-
ham county teac hers institute conyen-
ed at the Blackfoot public school build
Ing, Monday, August 7th. There are
present: Misses Lottie Scott, Carrie
Sayer and Edna Gillespie aud Mr.. Louis
Gardner of Blackfoot; Misses Eta
Chairman, Ida Elg, Josie Rhodes, Flor
ence Rhodes and Ella Gibson OF Idaho
Falls; S. T.. Lungburg OF Basalt; l.. U.
Morton OF Riyerside: Miss Rachel
Maughan Of Taylor: and Il. Ii. Hale of
Iona.
Able instructors have been secured
Tor the institute and the interest OF the
teachers foreshadow excellent results
to be obtained from this Normal train
ing. Those teachers who are not at
tending are missing far more than their
time or means will bring them In any
other way.
The subjects presented are /: Gram
mar, arithmetic, algebra and theory
and art OF teaching by Prof. Chas.
johnson OF the Blacsfoot schools; read
Ing, writing, spelling and civil govern
ment, including school law and State
constitution by Prof. o. c. Edwards OF
the Idaho Falls schools; geography,
history, physiology and educational
gymnastics this latter new and inter
esting feature In school training and
dlsciplinel by Miss Lura Cass OF Silver
City, Idaho.
The success OF the institute thus faI
emphasizes the fact that Bingham
county should be proud OF its very abl,
county superintendent and corps o
teachers, and our superintendent IL
turn Is TO be congratulated In hayins
secured such jealous and enthusiastic
Instructors for the present institute
Success 10 1t II.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-12

After today there will be sun shine
In the court house, and Clerk Gagon and
Judge Molden will be happy again. The
probation Of their grass widowerhood
ends.
For weeks past the two have been
whistliug: "Come Ye Disconsolate,
one to the other, until there was sor,
OF funeral air about the Railways of the
building, but their families will return
today, and rays of sunlight will be lei
into their offices and upon their coun'
tenances which have been strangers
there for many weeks. Mrs. Gagon and
children return from Illinois and Mrs
Molden from Minnesota.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-12
Superintendent, Cooper Coming.

Superintendent, Cooper, OF the Salt
Lake City schools, is coming tn Blackfoot
mex, week TO assist IN the institute work.
Prof. Cooper is claimed to be one OF the
best educators in all the north west and
our people should give him cordial
greeting.
He will lecture In the court room
Thursday evening the 18th, taking for
his subject; Interpreters of the King,
and Friday morning following will
address the institute and the public on
the dcba,&ble question: Ozark Eyed VS.
Light Eyed" He should have splen'
did audience on both occasions.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-12
Miss cass Will Lecture.

Miss Lura Cass, instructor In educa-
tional gymnastics at the institute, will
give a lecture Ia the court room on
Friday evening, August 10Th. She will
first give talk on Physical Culture, v
followed by an exhibition of the work
given the teachers during the institute,
presented by twelve little girls. The
subject OF the address OF the evening
will be: "School Discipline"
All who have heard Miss Cass are
loud In their praises OF her as speaker
of rare ability and her public evening
promises TO be one Of great pleasure
and profit. THE NEWS bespeaks fol
her large and attentive audience.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-12
To welcome Our Returning Boys.

BOISE CITY, August 9.-The Idaho
Volunteers sailed from Manila July 3lst,
and will arrive in San Francisco, Au-
gust 22nd to 28th. No formal commit
tee of reception has been appointed.
The state officers and other citizens OF
the state who will be in San Francisco
a; the time OF the arrival OF the vol
unteers will constitute general re-
ception committee.
! have been unable TO secure any
marked reduction of railroad rates, the
only rate secured being s34l0 from
Huntington to San Francisco and re-
turn 70 Huntington via steamer Port
land TO San Francisco and return, and
this rate for rs or more, tickets good
returning for 80 days. Parties desir-
ing TO go can enquire Of the local rail-
road agents for particulars. We de-
sire TO have as many citizens OF Idaho
at San Francisco as possible and hope
70 have at least one hundred there and
extend q cordial invitation TO each com.
munity to send as many OF their rep
resentative citizens as possible, that
we may extend to the returning volun
teers a hearty and cordial welcome
All persons who can go upon that occa
sion should be Ia San Francisco MOI
later than August 23rd, and will please
report TO me at the Grand Hotel, Sar
Francisco, where / will be after the
18th inst. Respectfully,
| J. L. WEAVER, Adjt.-Gen.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-12

R.P. Wolfe, an cmploye, died At Fort
Hall Indian school, Friday morning at
a o'clock. The deceased had asked 'or
/. transfer to Arizona with hope that
"A warmer climate would cure MN OF
the disease from which he WAS suiier'
ing. namely, consumption. The trans
,er vas granted, but the order came TOO
late for tho change. The funeral SER
vices will be conducted from the Me'n,
odi-, church, Blackfoot, Sunday ~ ~
o'clock
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-12
lsessrs Ts-hisht.

Prof. Edwards, principal-elect OF
Idaho Falls school, will lecture this
friday evening. In the court room,
beginning promptly At s o'clock. His
subject has not been announced, but
xill be in harmony with the work in
which the Professor Is engaged. Let
the court room be crowded.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-12

Sheriff Rowles, OF Custer county, has
appointed his wife his deputy. /, is no
doubt sn excellent appointment. Nr.
ttowles makes good sherin and TO
keep up the reputation OF his Office, has
appointed good deputy.
Marcus Mes,er and Harry Curtis Jr.
leave today, Friday, by private convey
snce, for the National Park, aud Mon
day, James NJ. Stevens, Geo. II. Hol.
brook and Earl Houck, will take the
train and join them st Spencer for the
remainder OF the journey.
Our little bird returned today
With an orange blossom 10 It's mouth,
and said: "This will be In use Ia Black.
foot next week" and when we looked
again, 1, was gone. Now you may guess
and guess aud you cant guess the
parties.
Another typhoon has been raging on
the Manila bay. II there be anything
that can lash waves Into fury and shake
ships up II is healthy typhoon such
as play on the China sea.
Mira. w. =. Barnhari has sold her
stock OF millinery and ladies furnishing
goods, and will go out OF the business,
Miss Cameron, = lady attendant at the
asylum, being the purchaser. Miss
Cameron will take possession on the
18th Inst.
IL ls told that Mrs. Lease. Of Kansas
fame, has decided TO change her name
from Mary Ellen To Mary Elizabeth
because some poor printer made mis-
take la putting 1, In type and when 8,
appeared {, vas Mary Yellin'.
a repor, has reached Us sha, Count,
Attorney Clark and Deputy Sheriff
Jenne are returning from Victor with
a party arrested for murder, aud vii
arrive a, Biaekfoo, this, Saturday
Afternoon. THE NEWS mentioned lAs
scck shs, mysterious death had beet
reported from Victor and tha, the at
sornry bad gone to Investigate IL.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Thum are home agail
from their oampIng outing 8, Sheridan
The Philippine weather OF four day
rain and prospects for four, Elk hn'
eight more hurried them home. Camp
Ing may have it, fasclnations, at,rsc,
lous.cu Joy men,s. pleasures and c, ce,ers
OF kindred charms, but with them all
",hcrc Is no place like home"
A telegram from Billings, Mon'anu
OF Angus, s,h, says: Paul Bros, G
North Yakima. Washington, rcache
her. las, nigh, with train load of %
horses and by o'clock this nf,ernoo
more than ls5 OF them we're dead. Til
/ disease is said 70 be . mystery, aud tn
owners believe IL Was caused By waite
and feed given them at Spokane.
. The little son OF w. II. Horton, We'
d Side, who was seriously injured Satul
day by a fall from his fathers wago
and the passing Of = wheel over h
body. is recovering nicely. Pneumoni
!. followed the injuries but by skillf'
treatment and nursing the little suf'e
or has passed the danger point and
. on the road TO speedy recovery,
II News from Payeite states that ho'
A. Il. Moss. Republican candidate 4
governor last year, while moving
:. bis yard last week, vas stung by b'
II on branch of the pneumogastric nerv
O The effect Of the sting was TO eau
paralysis Of the heart muscle and al
A eiYec. the branches governing the a
m tion OF the lungs, rendering him u
= conscious. Only the able and prom
assistance OF physician saved his III
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-12
Jail Delivery.

A telephone message was received In
Blackfoot today friday that the jail
at Idaho Falls was forcebly broken INTO
Thursday nigh, and three prisoners
given their liberty ''to git' and take
care OF themselves. Az this writing we
have no information as to the identity OF
the libcra,ors, or news OF re-capture o'
the prisoners.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-12

Camping in cool, windy, rainy wealth
er is not as pleasant as picnicing in
May in the sunny South, neither Is
keeping house while the campers are
gone, as cheerful as little social gath
ering OF ones dearest friends. There's
a stillness,a hollowness about the home,
an echoing of the footballs, that is any
thing but musical or akin to merry
making.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-12

When lawyer represents one side
Of case in court. and no one is employ
cd to represent the other side,and a by
s,ander who knows the lawyer, address
es the court and says: "Your honor, l
heliey, things are evenly matched in
this case" would you fine him for con-
tempt II you were the judgeY
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-12
One Hundred Men Wanted

One hundred men can secure employ
men. Choppug Wood for tho Lucky
Boy Gold Mining CO., Custer CITY, ida'
T., j. HITS, Contractor.
Custer City, Idaho, Aug. I, lsse.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-12
Teachsrs' Examinations.

The regular examination for teach
ers' certificates in Bingham county
will be held in the school building in
Blackfoot on August oath, 25th, and
Goth beginning at o'clock.
LYpIAN HADLEY,
County Superintendent.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-12

| keep poultry, game, oysters and
pickles as we'll as ali frst-class meats.
Give me call. +. +, Dekay.
n HAS coME.--Biethan's large In
voice of ladies Utz & Dunn's tiue shoes.
Don't fail to see them.
Blank notes for sale at NEWS office,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-12

MONEY TO LEND on Improped
Farms. Best option on repay
nenf, principal and interest
payable at home. APp!y TO
JOHN LINDSAY, Idaho Falls,
or see r. W. Beane, BIachfoOf.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-12

LADIES, don't fail to see Biethan's s
Fall line of fine shoes, just received
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-12
lAyfs1 NONE AND STATE NEWS

Second Oregon regiment has
,,,.,.red out and the men we're
over Sl00 each.
a ssyidge has received his COM
Ga as Supervisor OF tho Census
(.ken the oath OF ONCE.
], Gillespie has been engaged 70
the fall terra at the Rose school
West Side.
;, RYAN will leave next week with
ar loads OF Idaho horses for the
pgo market.
..,or Thurstou Is coming TO Idaho
tes days fishing 10 Little Wood
xnd below Shoshone Falls.
n seek Clerk Gagon will be called
I.sue . marriage llccuse, and =
Il.re will be celebrated la Black
ace Rich will begin his fall term
ur,. at Paris, Bear Lake county,
4 September.
Ter today the weather viii grow
per for four days. After they have
kd YOU may ssy ''You told Us 90"
]. Porter, a raneher Of the West
shipped q car load of whcA, 10
=, Friday.
na,or shoup may be expected In
|kioo. next seek.
se-sor Rleier 10 s,ili la the eastern
q The county among the sheep
His assessmcn, rolls will show
10000 sheep for taxation.
l,e City Is iubllan, over the pros.
o, gc,slng the shor, Line road TO
shrough the city.
c potato crop Of the Snake river
b promises all that tho industrious
her could expect. II will be ex,ra
Fs II. D. GArlc,a and little dAugh.
Grace are spcndlng the week on
kaach near Ttlden.
e board Of equalization In Mon,sb.
the valuation Of the orrgon Shor,
la Silver DO. county Al n. 800 pct
~. Mr. Price II closing his pastoral
OF the year. Tho next conference
be held al Bolse beginning Thurs
als, Of ,he present month.
lta Springs has had = very unsasis
bry scason this year. The attend
ha. been less than for seyera
h pas,
r.. Ton Johnson returned from hcl
10 Soda Springs, quite unwcli frou
Exposure Of camping on the rc,ur'
u Rogers, wiie and mother left Fri
morning for the National Park
is the third party going frou
kfoot this summer.
'dge FrAntz IL With Senator Duboi
Congressman wil.on on their fish
expedition 10 the waters OF th
fr Blackfoo,.
request, the pastor Of the NJ. 7
Fch viii address the teachers &
''ule on Sunday evening. All ar
ted.
|elSin Sweet, who Ia uow q railroa
P'oye In Wyoming. came up fro'
a'ello Thursday and spcn. . 10
~ with his parents aud friends.
'nn ~ Downing, of Monspclic
merry OF Blackfoot, has gone iu'
hn'ary bankruptcy and a meeting ,
creditors has been called by rcfers
pngCerg for August 18th.
" A. ReadiGkcr has the contract I.
urweekly mail from Salmon CT,
nails, and will move bis family
.'''S 70 reside during the life Of Il
tract.
MAJOR Byrd, prominent land alto
oi Salt Lake City, spent Wedus
~ biackfoot. He was looking aft
"a matters In which some Of his g
. were interested.
KANSAS Is so proud OF its promiei,
crops that street corner wags ha
suo telling stories about II. The Ia
|" I'm one county corn stalks q
'"s used for telegraph poles"
80 change the line Of the Short Ii
'oaa so AS TO make II run ,hrouI
use viii cost abou, $3.50, 900 and /
'eyed men Of the city believe tn
ouble.
t,, :. county superintendent Ia pleas
W. =, the work being done at the In.
a"o counts 1t as bread cast uT
waters whose fruits will he seen
rsa' '.nool rooms all through tho conf
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-12

Now is the time to buy your sh'r'
waists at Biothan's,
New-York tribune., 1899-03-26

portaton facilities be arranged. Captain Dodd
ana the Sd Cavalry Troop were also loudly cheereo
last night Their splendid horses behaved with
almost human intelligence
The Astor Battery gave one Of the most thrilling
exhibitions OF the week. The battery was under
the command OF Lieutenant Schmidt and was fifty
strong. 1t gave a picturesque representation OF
the fight M Manila. where the field guns lost
temporarily and were afterward recovered with
pistols Two Hotchkiss guns were used with
smOleloss powder.
The military part OF the performance at the
matinee consisted OF calsthenic. gymnastic and
extended order exhibition by the company Of tho
18Th infantry L. : A. Lieutenant T. W. Fuger
commanding. an exhibition of rough riding and
hurdle jumping 10y the 30 United States Cavalry de
tachment Captain George a Do1d commanding
au exhibition OF driving and artillery dr!l by Light
Battery f. 5th Artillery. l.. :. A.. Lieutenant Manus
McCloskey commanding. @O-yard run. heavy
marching order. and the military championship
contest which was won 10y ". F. McLoughlin. 20
Regiment; +. Coycr. 22d Regiment. second. 7
MoGirr 22d Regiment third. time 2-&
The night summaries follow:
obstacle ,scratchl. fWo .aps Won 10y A Faramb.
22l Regiment T. q l'euhaW I'D Regimen second 9
Graham. third. Time 1.lHst.
New-York tribune., 1899-03-26
SUPERVISORS " 4 WRlNGLE.
WESTCHEsTER's BOARD ENDS ITS SESSIONS
WITH FIGHT -PROCEEDINGS
MAN RI, ILLEGAL.

=. fore tho Wcstrhcster County Board ~ super
vso-s adjourned for the session late yesterday ar
ternoon much business was transacted without n
quorum and the discussions over different matters
rere hitter aud animated When The Board mot
in the afternoon. Supervisor Herbert u. Lent WIS
chosen temporary chairman IN the absence of
Chaurcey T. secor and his decisions on some
questions were denounced by some Of the super
vlsore
Tho fighting began when NJ. Lent decided that
nothing could be laid over in rcsponso 10 super
visor Sos motion TO lay over the report on bill
for material used in constructing the new hospital
IN East Wow NJ Sec is the Republican loader
IN the Board He obi~oiod 20 th" d. ison ana ifit
the hall thus breaking The quorum lie was ioi-
lowed bv several other Supervisors Supervisor
Earl then war,cd to know II they ccal1 legally
proceed as there Verr only ffteer Supervisors
present 10 which Mr Lent sharply replied
There was o. quorum present wher the roll was
called and l presume there is still
Supervisor shinn moved 10 pay The Supornton"-
eni of the Poor $50 for extra work As Supervisor
DHlou's motion 10 pay the two women agents Nh '
ea -h was voted down ~ The morning session. ibis
aroused his ire and he attacked Nj SAinn auc
became excited. He said Mr. Shinn Wa incors:-i
enf that the Superintendent Of the Poor was coy
stantly asking foi money. that t looked bad. and
suggested the appointment OF commIticr to .l-
vestigate the County Almshouse.
At this point Supervisor Sc re-cntcred th' hail
II raise point Of order" he 50 d, "any business
transacted here without a quorum is Illegal MI
Chairman is there quorum present:
Come 20 order. YOU hre liable 10 p"hMt3 "'
$50" replied fh. chairman
IN pay 81, bun ] ask for ruling ana am on
titled 10 IT, What is your decision
Mr Lent decided that & quorum was nfc-,"t.
ana Nj. see shouted that here va" not. end left
the hall In disgust. The pag. Wa sem after nm,
but ne could no. be found
and contendeo that tli.re was no quorum. but 'he
chairman said that for practical r'p'~es there
WAS and business continued.
Supervisor Dillon made another heh' over the
Pc ham New Rochelle boundary line but bis r"s-
luton was lost This again aroused Sup"ryi~or
Dillon and IN order 70 'gct square win these
Mount Vernon fellows he tried 20 hay" a res" u-
zion calling for the payment cf Mount vernon hHs
which vas passed i'm the morning reco'sid"r"c.
but he Ella not succeed.
The Board finally adjourned after stormy meet
ing so unusual for the last day. AND to the DIS
Satisfaction Of Supervisors. especially Nj
Dillon After the adjournment. Supervisor So s.til
that the meeting was outragcOusly Illegal ana It
piece OF downright rascniity.