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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-12-29
Biz Sale Of
Idaho Lands.

General Passenger Agent Burley OF
the Oregon Short Line railroad Is re-
ceiying reports from the compsny's
lsnd agents In Idaho, showing the ex.
tent OF their colonization work during
the year 1900. They show remarkable
results. One report which came TO hand
yesterday from the Short Lines repre-
sentatives in q region under one irri-
cation company contains the name Of
ninety settlers and purchasers OF land.
all OF whom have gone into Idaho from
points beyond that state and Utah dur
ing the year. These coiOuists have pur-
chased 10 all . total Of 1918 acres OF
land for farming i1 tracts rsugIng from
three acres to 200 acres. There are bu,
two cases where the settlers have taken
the last xmount. The average number
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-12-29

OF acres purchased by each is eighty
The land costs on an average Of s23. An
acre, aud the sales by this one agent
therefore amount 70 about >l65.O0O.
This Is but one OF eighteen reports
to be made" said Mr.. Burley, ''and l
Judge from those have already receiy-
ed that they are all on q psr, or nearly
SO. l expect the sales to average At
least 5000 acres by each agent, or 9O,-
600 acres for this year. One OF our men
who is working exclusively in Iowa and
Minnesota handled $40 passengers for
Idaho. am more than delighted with
the showing for 1900, and l anticipate
still better results next year."
Mr.. Bprley Is still willing to wager
that the Idaho counties on the Short
Liue will be trebled In population be-
fore 1904. Lake Herald.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-12-29

Milwaukee is afflicted with q sauer
kraut trust. What troubles that city
must have over beer, bologne and sauer
kraut. Surely the Dutch will seek
greener fields.
Call and look at my new stock Of bulk
pickles; sweet, sour. mixed, German
dill, chow-chow, white onions and
olives, also oysters 10 bulk or cans.
F. f. DEKAY.
Small pox today 10 like the cannon
at Balaklnvs-to the right OF us-to the
left OF us-in front OF us and all around
us. This Is not wholly true of Black
foot, but Of the country at large.
For family use in numberless ways
BALLARD'S SNOW LlNIMENT is
= useful and valuable remedy. Price %
and so cents ut Pioneer drug store.
The Beers had one feast Christmas.
They captured Mathuen's train with
all his plum puddings, pumpkin pies,
apple butter and pea nuts.
Two brides for Blackfoot this week,
one bride for Blackfoot next week and
still another in January. Surely this
is our bridal season.
To the Old Year: Fare-thee-well,
and II forever, still forever fare-thee-
well.
We have seen the frail infa ut when
the faint struggle for existence seemed
almost ended, resuscitated and made
strong by the use Of WHITES CREAM
VERMlFUGE. Price, 25 cents. Pho
| ueer drug store.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-12-29

Chinese porcelain was common in
Europe for 400 years before Ger
man potter succeeded in finding out
che process of making II. The Chinese
pottery is scattered all over the world,
and everywhere valued; but nowhere
was the distribution more curious
than in western Canada. Early in the
century Chinese junk was cast away
on the Pacific coast Of America just
south of Vancouver island, and its car.
70 of willow-pattern plates fell into
the hands OF the Hudson Bay COM
pany's officers. Still in the remotest
trading posts OF the fur traders few
fine specimens remain.-CincinnAti In.
Quirer.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-12-29

The army reorganization bill, which
the house OF representatives passed De-
cember 9th by vote OF l66 to 1873, fixes
the minimum strength OF the army at
about 10, 600 men, and the maximum at
about 100, 900, and gives the president
authority, at his discretion, to enlist
any number Of men between these
limits. The existing army Is distinc-
lively an infantry army, but the re-
org an zation bill provides for u large
increase In the cavalry and artillery
strength. It provides also for the
organization OF native troops 10 Porto
Rico aud the Philippines. The vote on
the passage OF the bill was party one,
except that three Democrats. Messrs.
Hall OF Penusylvania aud Underhill
aud Clayton OF New York, voted for
the bill, and one Republican, Mr.. Me-
Call OF Massachusetts, voted against 1t.
| Thursday evening the following otfi-
GERS were duly Installed In Grove City
lodge, A. +. & a. NJ, for the ensuing
Masonic year
Daniel Raymond, Worshipful Master,
w, u. Barnhxrt, Senior Warden.
NJ. Stevens, Junior Warden.
Geo. +. Gagou, Treasurer.
Chns. johnson, Secretary.
T.. Il. Chalmers, Senior Deacon.
I'D. Still, Junior Deacon.
w. A. Woodin, Senior Steward.
II, w, Curtis, Junior Steward.
| Frank Lamb, Marshal.
II. j. Osborn, Tyler.
DR.. W. H. Behle is reported YER!
sIck At his home in Salt Lake City, HI
hss symptoms of blood poison. Hi
family Is growing very uneasy over hl
condition.
The winter In the Snake river vale,
near Lewiston has been 40 mild tha
, fruit growers are becoming uneasy owe
} the advanced condition OF their pescl
: trees.
THE NEWS is pleased at tho indorse
ments heing given the county cout
nroposition. The matter will be favor
ably considered aud acted upon by IN
Legislature unless the best signs 'ail.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-12-29
PROTECTING u. Trees.

A beginning has been made with
forestry in the United States. New
York has ADOPTED measures to protect
the headwaters Of the Hudson. In the
Adirondack park 2.5oo.Ooo acres are re-
served, of which l.oco.ooo is owned by
the state. as much more is In private
game preserves and the remainder In
the hands of those who will sell to the
state when they can get their price.
Cornell and Yale conduct practical
schools of forestry.-Little Chronicle.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-12-29

Married at the residence OF Rev. f.
l.. Arnold, Salt Lake City, st noon
Christmas day, Miss Esther Behle OF
Salt Lake City and MIR. Edward Rowles
Of Biuckfoot, Idaho. Mr.. and Mrs. +.
S. Dietrich OF Pocstello, and DR.. A.
C. Behle were present at the interest
ing ceremony. May all their married
days be happy days.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-12-29
eeed Nsu Year Ressivs.

when OVER the fair fame Of friend or foe
The shadow Of disgrace ehall fall; instead
OF words OF blame. or proof OF thus and 20
lie, something good be said.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-09
DEwET FLEEING I:III
With Kitchener and Methuen In Pur.
suit-EIands River Garrison May

With Kitchener and Methuen in Pur-
suit-Elands River Garrison May
Be Captured.
LONDON, Aug. s. 1880 p. m:-Lord
Roberts fears that the Glands river
garrison has been captured after ten
days resistance. The war office has
received from him the following dis
patch:
PRETORIA. Aug. Z. ~ DeLarey.
hearing OF Ian Hamllton's approach to-
wards Rustenburg, and seeing that he
had no chance of capturing Baden
Powell, hurried off to Glands river.
Hamilton reported that firing in the
Glands river direction ceased yester-
day. and that Lieutenant Colonel
Hoare's garrison had evidently been
captured.
"Hamilton left Rustenburg this
morning, bringing Baden-PoweIl's force
with him.
DE Wet commenced crossing the
yaal river yesterday. Kitchener is now
moving f,r NpursuitssZa etllnen on the
right bank OF the Vail has evidently
come Into contact with De Vets nd-
vance guard, as his guns were heard
by Kitchener this morning."
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-09
DEMAND MADE
WHICH ISCLOSE
TO ULTIMATUM.
China Ordered to Look After the,
Safety of Americans-conger,s
Condition Is Dangerous 81
CONGRESS- MAY BE.ASSEnBLED.
Nothing Will bc Done Until a Reply
to Our Communication is Re-
ceived-More Troops Ready.

WASHINGTON, Aug. S.-As a result
Of the conference between the. Presi-.
dent, Acting Secretary OF State sAdec,
Secretary Root and General Corbln, a
cablegram was sent to-day to- Consul
Goodnow, including a copy of the dis
patch OF Minister Conssr, and advising
him OF the situation as 1t is understood
here. He was directed to communicate
this to Earl II Hung Chang. TO sheng,
and to such viceroys us can transmit It
to whatever government there Is in the
Chinese empire. This cable contained
what Is said to be a very emphatic
statement OF this government, and say
ing that action looking to the safety Of
Americans in Pekin is Immediately nee
essary. While 1t is mot strictly speak-
Ing an ultimatum, 1t Is very close to 1t.
The government officials here regard
the situation as very dangerous to Min
ister Conser and other foreigners in
Pekin, and grave doubt Is expressed
whether the international force can
reach Pekin in time to rescue the minis
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-09
F!:!U.!NE!:RALsT.PA.IN !:!.!
Carrying the Remains Of King Hum
bert Arrives at Rome-Qcepest sor-

Carrying the Remains Of King Hum
bert Arrives at Rome-Dcepest sor-
row Expressed. &
Y ROME, Aug. S.-The funeral train
bearing the remains Of King. Humbert
left Monza at 4:2S p. M, accompanied
by the Duke Of Aoyta, the Count Of
Turin and the Duke OF 0porto. A
lnrge crowd witnessed its departure in
silence. y /.
+ at 4:45 p. m. the train reached Milan,
where oil the authorities and an i'm
mense throng had assembled at the
railway station. y
The widowed queen and Princess
Maria Pia arrived here at this even
Ing. In accordance with the formers
desire, there was no reception at the
depot. The royal party proceeded at
once to the qulrinal, escorted by culr-
assiers, the spectators along the route
barring their heads respectfully. *
kilograms from the various cities
ana towns through which the funeral
train has passed say that the author
tiles and populace displayed signs OF
the deepest sorrow and Of. loyalty.
The decoration of Rome Is almost
completed, and already the, scene is
extraordinary. Nine hundred munic-
ipalltIes have sent delegations to at
tend the funeral ceremonies. No fewer
than 10000 foreigners have arrived.
Funeral wreaths are so numerous that
It Is impossible to find room for moro
on. the ground floor OF the quirinal.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-09
ALLIED A \. J. | ARMIES
MARCHING ON TO
T'AKEYANG TSUN.
cablegram Received From General
chaffce Relating to the Battle and
Capture Of Peitsang. Il
JAPANESELOSSCONSIDERABLE.
Americans Unable to Arrive IN Time
to Participate-Ch Chinese will
Repel the Invasion.

5wAsHINGToN,Aug. s.-The war de.
partment has received the following ca
blegram from General Chaffee:
"CHE FOO, Aug. s. s
"Adjutant General, Washington.
"Peitsang handsomely taken early
this morning by Japanese troops sup
ported by English and Americans. Jn-
panese loss considerable; English.
slight; Americans none. Ground very
limited. In the morning American
troops occupied rear position, which was
TO form turning movement, but were
unable to form in line. We Will cross
Pei-Ho to left bank tomorrow morn
ing and move on Yang Tsun. Consul
at Che Foo furnished copy dispatch
from Tsun-li-Yamen on July 80, which
he has cabled."
(slgned) "cHAFFEE."
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-09
Steamship Movements.

. NSToWN-Arrived: Majestic,
from New York. for Liverpool; Ryu.
land, from Philadelphia, for Liverpool,
and proceeded. ~.
NEW YORK-Arrivcd: Darbarossn,
from Bremen, etc: Teutonic, from Liv-
crpool. s. y
LIVERPOOL - Arrived: Caledonia,
from New York. ~
Z COPENHAGEN ~ Arrived: IIekln,
from New York. via Chrlstiansand, for
Stettin. Us {5 d ~
!, RoTTERpANt-Arrlvcd: Rotterdam.
from New York. win Boulognc. 8sl,s
!, ,QDl5ENSToNyN--ArriYed: Rynland,
from Philadelphia, for Liverpool, and
proceeded = ss-st u. .se,I ~ Z i'ltIsIfTg
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-09
WISCONSIN REPUBLICANS

Nominated the Entire State Ticket
By Acclamation-Favo Nomina-
tions BY Means of n Popular Vote.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, Aug. S.-The
following ticket was nominated by ac-
clamation at the Republican state con-
vention to-day:
Governor-Robert NJ. LaFollette.
Madison.
Lieutenant Governor-Jesse Stone,
Watertown.
Secretary of state-willlam H. Froth-
Itch, Jackson.
State treasurer-James O. Davidson,
Soldiers Grove.
Attorney general-Emmett R. Hicks.
Oshkosh.
Chairman OF state committee-Hon.
Joe Bryant, Madison.
Aside from the endorsement Of the
national and state administrations. the
principal plank OF the platform adyo-
Gates the adjustment OF caucuses and
state conventions. and the nomination
OF the tickets by means OF popular vote.
At the conclusion OF the nominations
Mr.. LaFollette came before the con-
vention. making an address In which he
promised loyal support to the platform.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-09
Eagerly Awaiting a Reply.

WASHINGTON. Aug. S.--Whlle there
is talk OF the probable action:tot, the
United States government in the Chi
nese matter; and some discussion Of the
probability OF an extra session OF Con-
gress to deal with the situation, 1t Is
very likely that nothing will be done
until additional Information is received
from China. Thesteno Of the message
sen, to Consul General Goodnow this
morning. and which he Is expected 10
communicate to the Chinese authorities.
was such as to necessltate an answer at
once. The authorities here are now
awaiting that reply.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-09
aoxeruor Atkinson Spoke.

ALBANY, August Sat Lagoon Is
land, near this city, to-day, the United
stutes Building Trades Council gave Il
picnic in MD OF the Chicago Building
Trades strikers. Governor Atkinson,
of West Virginia., spoke on Republican
issues: Thomas CarRody. OF New York
state, for Governor Stone. OF Missouri.
on Democratic issues, md Agcrnon
Lee, OF Now York, on the Socialist plat
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-09
ADMIRAL REMEY WIRES
Concerning the Battle of Peitsang,
Americans Not Present,

: WASHINGTON, August s.--The fol-
lowing brief dispatch was received to-
day Mt the navy department from Rear
Admiral Rcmey, commanding the naval
forces in Chinese waters:
CHE FOO. August s.
"Burcau OF Navigation, Washington:
2 "TAItU, August 5.-Chaffeo reports
Japanese took Peitsang morning 9Th.
Engagement over before Americans ar-
rived. Movement probably continued
to Yang Tsun. Inform secretary OF
war. REMSY." &
This dispatch gives n somewhat DIFF
fercnt aspect to tho battle mt Peitsang
on tho 9th, as 1t indicates that tho
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-09
senator Hanna Goes to Boston

NEW YORK. August S.-Senator NJ.
A. Hanna. chairman of the Republican
national committee, left this city for
Boston this afternoon, where he goes
to look over the work OF his sub.com-
mittecs. and examine the political stu
alton in general. Mr.. Hanna an
nounccd that the advisory committee to
the national committee Is now practice
ally completed, and that he would make
known the names of the eighteen mem-
bers early next week.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-09
Hottest Spot in tho countr,,

z PITTSBURGH. Pa, August s-Two
additions were made to-day to tho
death roll in this city from the effects
OF heat. There We're also ten prostra-
tions. The maximum temperature was
50 degrees By the government ther,nom-
etcr. making Pittsburgh rS...:e hottest
spot In the country to-day. >Se'' - y
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-09
TONNES WITHDRAWAL
Without His Party's Consent is Hu
initiating and Embarrassing.

BlsTON, August S.-Geo. F. Wash
burn, treasurer OF the national commit
tee Of the Peoples party, to-day said
to the Associated Press regarding the
withdrawal OF Mr.. Towne, ns the Vice
Presidential candidate Of the Peoples
party:
1.-THE withdrawal OF Mr.. Towne with
out our party's consent is both humili-
atIng and embarrassing" -Ts
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-09
Sawyer Killed.

Special Dispatch to the Intelllsenccr
lp4A'RFkERsBCRG. "A W. Va, Aug. s.
a telegram from Fricndsville, Nd. re-.
ceiyed here tonight states that Charles
West, sawyer, of Kanawha station
TINS county, was killed there this morn
Ing. No details nre given, The body
VIII be brought here for burial.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-09
Countcrfeiter Caught.

Special Dispatch to the lntelllsencer.
HUNTINGTON. ". Va. Aug. s.
Frank M!lllrons, who passed off some
counterfeit coin on show day, a month
ago, In this city, and who, 1t is be-
l!eYed, has been engaged IN making
this coin for several years, was can.
tured to-day in Lawrence county, Ohio.
fifteen miles from the city, by Major
G. D. Elliott, of the United States Sc
cret service.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-09
chnffee Wants Moro ARTILLERY,

WASHINGTON, August s.--A cable
gram has been received at the war de-
partment from Major General Chaffee,
Mt Tien Tsln, asking for additional ar
tiiiery. Secretary Root says this iins
been anticipated by the order of light
artillery. field guns and even hcnvy
siege artillery from Manila.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-09

American detachment took no part in
that engagement, not having arrived
until after the, Japanese forces had eff
fceted the capture Of the city. Ad-S
miral Remey confirms General Chat
fees statement that Yang Tsunis the
next objective point OF the relief coll
,umn on Its march to PekIn.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-09
COMMANDER OF ALLIES
Is Count Won Waldersee-Italian
Minister Reported to Have Left
Pekin-Te1t of Edict Authorizing
Escort Of Ministers to Tien-Tsin.

minister reported TO daVe LeII
Pekin-Text of Edict Authorizing
Escort of Ministers to Tien-Tsin.
LONDON, Aug. 8, 4 a. m.-Beyond
the official news given out yesterday.
the morning papers contain no direct
information of importanc. from China.
Thanko to the dispatches Of Sir Claude
Macdonald and Rear Admiral Bruce.
there Is general disposition to take q
more hopeful view Of the situation. The
report OF the appointment of Field
Marshal Count Won Waidersee as COM
mander In chief OF the international
force meets with general approval.
The Rome correspondent of the Daily
Mail announces the reception there Of
reports from the italian minister in
Pekin, asserting that he left Pekin on
July 3l-presumably for Tlen-Tsin.
This, however, is so utterly at variance
with the action and Intentions OF the
other ministers heard from that 1t
seems almost Incredible. If true, 1t
opens up m interesting field OF specu-.
ias.ott ti,e iate VI 'iie ies1i1 M
ian representative. So, s4.-,3,.---
Text OF the Edict:
The text OF the edlct Of August 2,
authorizing the escort OF the ministers
from Pekin to Tien-Tsin, given out at
the Chinese legation, says, In part:
"In view OF the existence of hostili-
ties between certain Chinese rebels and
foreign powers. caused by the Chris
tian feelings Of Chinese people, We have
afforded reasonable protection TO the
foreign Representatives in Pektn. and
the Tsung-li-i -iamen has sent TO the
legations letters OF inquiry and propos-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-09
Commander of Allied Armies.

{ COLOGNE, August s.-The Cologne
Gnzette's Berlin correspondent states
that he has It from an authoritative
source that Field Marshal Count Won
waldersce has been appointed COM
mander-in-c -chlef OF the allied troops In
Chlnn. .tslls taEHH.& '1
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-09
Amount Allotted to This Country.

NEW YORK. August s.-Baring. Ma
gour & Co. to-day announced that s2s...
100000 OF the new British exchequer
loan had been allotted to subscribers In
the United States. Total subscriptions
In this country they said exceeded
SIS, 1000, 900, r ~ ~. -!
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-09
wire Pence company Coos rrn

DETROIT, August S.-A special 10
the Free Press from Adrian. Mich.
says:
rhe Page Wire Fence Company wcr,
INTO the hands OF n receiver to-dnv
poth ut Moncscn, Pa. where It hns y
plant and in this city" y n''s ''st's ~ =
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-09
Aguinaldo Will Surrender.

NEW YORK, August s.-A Hong
Kong special to the World says that
General Macarthur Is negotiating for
the surrender Of 4Agulnaldo, md It is
believed the Filipino leader will sur
render within the next week. =
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-09
Anarchist Propaganda Continues,

ANTWERP. August photographic
nnnrchistic plncnr1s have been found
posted on the walls OF public places
here, notably on the palace OF the king
and the prison. announcing that the nn-
archist propaganda continues.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-09
Weather Forecast for To-day,

For Western Pennsylvania and Ohio
Generally fair and continued warm
weather Thursday and Friday; light to
fresh westerly winds. i5SISl s5li +
For West Vlrglnla-Fair and con-
tlnued warm weather Thursday and
Friday; northcrly Winds. r. n
Local Temperature.
Tho temperature yesterday m observed
ny {. schnepl. druggist. corner Market
and Fourteenth streets, was as follows;
aa. m.....,....,M s!p. m....,.........,e 90 +
~ ". in.,.s.',.,,.SS y z p. m.,.,...,. ti
Z = y .m...... ...... 9i,s Weather Fair. I 3 i
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-04-06
A Hard Rain.

at rains q great deal in the Puget
sound country" says man from that
part of the Union, land l heard fun
ny incident not long ago about it. Some
chap had come from the Mississippi
valley to take up his residence at
Whatcom, on Bellingham bay, where
there are very high tides. When the
boat landed him at the end Of the long
pier extending over the tide flats, the
water was low, and the new man did
not notice anything but a wide stretch
Of sand between the boat and the town.
cit was in the evening, about dark,
and was raining, and he went to the
hotel on the front street and Staid
there, going to bed without having gone
out for a walk The next morning
when he got up he looked out, and the
tide was ill., the water coming up close
to the hotel. He gazed at the wide
spread waters for an instant, and,
throwing up his hands in astonish-
ment, he exclaimed, Gee whiz, but it
must have rained hard last nightv
''Then he hurried down stairs to the
office to find out if there was any dan
ger from the flood, and the clerk smiled
four or five times and gave him some
much needed information '-WaShing-
ton Star.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-04-06
BoutelIe and Blaine.

They used to tell a good story about
BOutelle in connection with the cam
paign of 1884. He idolized Blaine, and
for years there was bad blood between
him and Reed, because Reed acted as
though he thought himself as great as.
or greater than, the plumed knight.
The story is that Boutelle accompa-
sied Blaine on his western tour in
1884. When the special pulled out Of
New York, Boutelle rushed over to
Blaine's seat, his face white with an
ger and his voice vibrant with passion.
Holding in his trembling hands copy
of the New York Tribune, he pointed
to an article and exclaimed, "Was
there ever such fatuous laundering as
that?"
For half an hour he commented on
the article to the half score persons
was Blaine's chief organ, as every one
knew, but the fiery Yankee of French
extraction continued to pour hot shot
into it. Finally Blaine said. Charley,
do you know who wrote that and pro-
cured it's insertion in The Tribune?"
NO" was the answer, ''but l take it
that it was Whitelaw Reid or some
other Internal fool"
"You are wrong, Charley" replied
Blaine. II wrote it and had The Trib-
une print t"-Washington Cor. Louis
vile Courier-J Journal.