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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-23
The P0catellO Convention.
DEAR Col. JONES:

DEAR Col. JONES:
Will you listen to few reflections
from one who is not a politician in the
ordinary acceptation OF the term, one
who is Democrat, and yet, not so much
of moss-back but he is willing to see a
fair proportion Of offices filled by others
than Democrats, provided that is neces-
sary to carry the state against the Re-
publicans.
As one who is not a politician, do
not hesitate to say 1 would much prefer
that the Democratic party felt itself
strong enough to dispense with any as
sistance from either Populists or Silver
Republicans.
But we do not feel strong enough, or
at least, feel comfortable degree OF
certainty only in union OF the anti
Republican forces. Therefore, fusion
with the Silver Republicans and the
Populists is desirable.
But do not let us undertake to deceive
each other. Let us unite, yes. We all
oppose the Republican party, and its
defeat Is the great end to be attained.
While we unite, let us be frank and
honest. Democrats are not SILVER Re-
publicans. Populists are not Demo-
Gratis. They differ each from the other
In some very material things, and it is
right to keep these facts in view.
There Is no need for duplicity and
double dealing. In fact it is the worst
sort OF policy. Let each party remember
their differences, but also remember
that on issues which can be settled BY
union, it is the wise thing to unite,
with all eyes vide open.
II we do not unite we stand chance
to lose all. II we can come together.
candidly, fairly and in generous spirit,
public offices being apportioned among
the three parties according to their re-
iative strength, each gets part Of the
loaf, which is better than no bread.
We have the chance, and good one.
10 carry the state; but to do It, each
party should be content with it's due
share OF the spoils, according to the
number OF votes 1t can poll In the state
for the fusion ticket.
Again: do not let us trot ont anv
more dark horses for most important
positions, Or any man whose past career
Is not above reproach; nor any Janus.
who, on occasion, lifts the veil from b,s
Populist face, to show his Populist
Auditors, or, lifts the veil from his
Democratic face to show his Democratic
AUDITORS. or even, at times, NAV have a
dynamite face for dynamiters and a
fourth yell to lift, to show a Silver Re.
publican face to Silver Republicans.
II we apportion an Office TO a Demo.
,rat' or Silver Republican or Popu.
ist, let it be because that man is honest.
y what ne purports to be: and not any |
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-23

In 1896 the electoral vote stood No
hiniey III, Bryan 17s. In 1900 Bryan
Is expected to add to his states. Della.
ware, Kentucky, Maryland and Yves,
virginia sure; The vote will then stand
Mckinley A2, Bryan 2o5. II the con.
unions OF 1896 remain the same and the
neures Tor this year prove true Mr.
bryan must gain Is votes to be elected
with his chances in Indiana. Micbioap
" isconsln, New York, Connection, and
NORTH Dakota his friends are elatea a,
'he prospects OF his being the next
president. N'
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-23

ANY candidate for place on the
state ticket of the reform forces who is
lacking In courage to define his posi-
lion on the issues to come before the
focatello convention has a slim show
Tor nomination. The convention will
pot be in frame OF mind to waste time
on straddlers. No one will take the
pains to lift straddler gently from his
seat on the fence. The selections will
pc made from those who are on the
ground and who have in their hands a
trumpet and pitcher and lamp in the
pitcher OF Gideon's band. Bold, brave
fearless and decisive men are needed
Tor the coming campaign. A man rare.
iy falls of a fence into outstretched
arms Of friends. The friends have
duties to perform other than those of
watching men falling from fences.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-23
The Philadelphia Csnveutisa.

The Philadelphia convention is nov
. part Of the political history of the
country. II met, performed its duties,
adjourned and its delegates are homa-
ward bound to tell the people of their
doings.
The ticket named is:
For PRESIDENT. :. WIN. MCKINLEY.
For VICE PRESIDENT, 7. ROOSEVELT.
The platform makes the following
declarations; The Republicans have
kept their promises, Mckinley has
given the country q wise and patriotic
administration, the party has the great
est confidence in the gold standard,
condemns trusts, favors protection,
liberal pension laws, civil service, negro
franchise, statehood for territories, and
Of holding the Philippines. and to Cuba
. pledge Of Independence and self GOV
eminent Is given.
One Of the most remarkable features OF
the convention was the unexpected STAN
pede to Roosevelt. The action OF the
convention in this particular SCENE to
have relegated Mr.. Mckinley to second
place and Roosevelt to the head of the
ticket At any rate Mr.. Roosevelt was
the lion of the convention.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-23

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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-23

THE whirlwind Of ent busi.sm nj Phil.
adeiphia when Mckinley and Roosevelt
were nominated will find its counter.
part at Kansas City when the Bryan
ticket Is named. The two parties will
Then have the men OF their choice and
the enthusiasm of the country will be
limited to the number Of followers the
Two leaders will have. But this may
De said by THE NEWS in advance OF the
hansas City conventions: MIR. BRYAN
Will not be overshadowed by his run
ming mate as President Mckinley was
overshadowed by Roosevelt a. Pbi,s.
oelphla- Roosevelt was the hero Mt
Bryan will be the match.
less leader at Kansas City.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-23
For Suprense Judee.

attorney +. $. Dietrich, OF Pocatello
- 'ne man hid In the Republican puz.
Ale picture tree for the Supreme bench
az tne next election. His il the fac.
seen by The News sodny. Our friend
.oo enemy, might go from Bear I,ako
70 Pend D. O1ticIle and find score Of
less fitted for the place than
Mr. Dietrich. Watch our guess
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-23
ody's man, so he gets Office.

body's man, so he gets Office.
Idaho ut present stands we'll, people
with money are no longer afraid to In
vest in mining or ia lands. They feel
their property is safe in Idaho, safer
now than in st. Louis. Let US increase,
rather than diminish that confidence
ny selecting men who deserve con-
fidence. Very Respectfully,
ROBERT ANDERSON.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-23

The Silver Republican Conn'v
bingham county. is hereby ~
meet At Idaho Falls At 2 o'clcct, !
day. June 23d, for the trans
such business ~ may be brousa'
u. A full attendance l. requss
I. ERICSSON, Char
DAN RAYMOND. Secretary.
Blscki0ot, Idaho, June II, -
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-23

UP 70 the time .of the PHILADELPHIA
convention Mark Hanna was accustom.
co 10 say Boys, do this" and thew
u'a IL. AZ the convention the BOYS
said: Mark, we want Teddy and
Mark gave them Teddy. For once
MARX was Knocked against the ropes
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-23

MONTANA Democratic will send con.
testing delegations to Kansas CITY. I,
- 'ne same old fight over again, CLARK
vs. DAILY and DAILY vs.. Clark with th.,r
respective followIngs ., their bucks.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-23

PRESIDENT Mckinley will n
amnesty proclamation to the ~.
within a short time. and IL IL y
many Of the leaders will take ~
of II and surrender.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-23

lHE latest advIces from South Africa
p'ace the boer army at 10000 and the
British at 100000 men. How mnch
= "1 mo, Is there in such big boy licking
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-23

THERE is a strong feeling in North
Idaho among his friends, that Governor
Steunenberg should be candidate for
reelection TO the Office OF governor.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-23

MARK HANNA was defeated in his
choice for vice-president but Mark il
still at his old stand, the head OF the
Republican committee.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-23
Warrant Call.

County Treasures Om3
hlackf0Ol, bingham Co..
Juno 18th, tpW
NOTCH Ia hereby given that ~. n,
bingham County Warrants wv
upon presentation. n presented -
'Wl days FROM the date Of this noss~
CURRENT ExPENsE FUNE
Registered.
October 18th. tsus ............"
October 18th, lspe. ..............m ~
GENERAL FUNDS
Registered.
D. n. RIEft
Treasurer. BlnshAn
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-23

Dry farming in Bannock and o,e,a.
counties Is reported almos. a failure
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-23

Now you know. II In WIN
kinlcy and Theodore Roosevelt
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-23
T HAVE the best stock oil
i Mems and Boys Clothing|
between Salt Lake and Butte.
Come and see them and I can
do business with you.

4 GREAT many of these
Il goods were bought at
old prices and | have not adj
vanced, but am giving my
customers the advantage Of
these prices.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-27
WITTICISM OF A PRINCESS.

The Princess Aribert, Queen Victo- ria's Granddaughter, who was recently in Washington, cracked a joke-a real American joke-at the expense of pri- vate John Allen, the celebrated wit of the house of representatives. She and the British ambassador. Lord Paunce- fOte, went to the capitol sightseeing in the afternoon. and, of course, occupied seats in the diplomatic gallery. MT. Allen was in the midst of a serious speech when they arrived, but he was unable to divest himself of his endman style of elocution, pacing up and down the aisle, swinging his arms like a wind mill and roaring out an answer to Chairman Payne of the ways and means committee, who had just taken his seat. The princess watched his an- tics for some time. then, turning to an attendant. asked: What is the gentle man talking abOut?"
 "He is speaking now, your highness," " explained the attendant, for better ment of conditions at St. Elizabeth's in sane asylum, and"
 Poor fellow" interrupted the prin- cess, with a tinge of sorrow in her tone. How eloquent a man can become in defense of his home. ."-Boston Jour nal.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-27
FROM MANY SOURCES.

The English tobacco trade employs today 121 women to every 100 men.
 The finest looking people of Europe are the Tziganes, or gypsies, of Hun gary.
 Queen Victoria has not worn her crown more than twenty times during her whole reign.
 The fastest flowing river in the world is the Sutlej, in India. Its descent is 12,000 feet in 1SO miles.
 In the streets of an average city there are about 5000 bacteria to the cubic yard of air, and in the hospital at the front as many as S0,000.
 There are ordinarily from thirty tn forty varieties of fish in the Honolulu market. A large percentage of the natives make their living by fishing.
 The crust of the earth under Japan must be comparatively thin, Judging by the number of earthquake shocks in that country. They average 800 year.
 Uhe children of the BOers. females as well as males, are taught to use the rifle before they are 10 years of age This explains why the BOers are good marksmen.
 Scientists now assert that the human body is full of microbes. When they are in good condition, the man is healthy; but when they are inactive from illness, the man needs medical treatment.
 Lightning has killed so many cattle while they were standing near wire fences that it is proposed to diminish the danger by means of ground wires. which will conduct the electricity into the earth.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-27
THE CONFERENCE BEGINS
Methodists in Annual Session
 Dr. Cowan's Report.

The nineteenth annual meeting of the Arizona mission of the Methodist Episcopal church begins today, and the opening event will be probably the most notable number on the pre- gramme, the lecture upon ''The Achievements of the Closing Century" :" to be delivered by Bishop J. w. Hamil- ton at the First Methodist church this evening.
 The thirty Methodist churches in Ari- Zona will all be represented and most of the visitors will arrive this morning. The real labors of the conference com mence tomorrow, and the programme for the balance of the session follows:
 Friday-9:OO, Sacrament of Lords supper and organization of conference. BOO D. m., anniversary service, w. H. M. S., Mrs. J. W. Hamilton, Mrs. P. H. Bodkin. 7:30 D. m., preaching service, Rev. Joseph H. Smith.
 Saturday-6:00 a. m., Sunrise prayer meeting; goo to 9:9O a. m., devotional services. followed by business session; 800 p. m., evangelistic services; 7:30 p. m., preaching, Rev. Joseph H. Smith.
 Sunday-6:O0 a. m., sunrise prayer meeting; 9:45 a. m., Sunday school; 11:0O a. m., preaching, Bishop J. w.. rally addressed by H. w. Peck; 7:30 p. m., Anniversary Missionary society, Home Missions, Rev. S. A. Thompson,
Arizona republican., 1900-09-27
HORSE RESCUED ITS MATE.

Harry Riley, a young farmer living near Woodstown, pastures his horse in a field through which runs a muddy creek. The other day one of the horses came up in a gallop to the fence sur rounding the house and whinnied loud ly. Then it wheeled about and ran to- ward the creek, but no especial atten- tion was then paid to it by the family.
 Again the beast appeared, dashing up over the hill, and neighed frantically at the fence. Farmer Riley went to the horse and patted it soothingly on the nose, whereupon the animal seized him by the coat sleeve and pulled him up against the fence, as if to haul him over it. The horse soon released Riley and then ran a few feet toward the creek wheeled about and again came back, whinnying excitedly.
 The strange actions of the horse final ly convinced Riley that something un- usual was the matter, and when he started to follow it the delight of the beast was manifest. The intelligent { nimal led Riley to the bank of the stream, at a spot nearly concealed by bushes, and there in the quickmire, with only half it's head visible, was the othsc horse. buried and slowly sinking out of sight.
 Riley quickly summoned the help of neighboring farmers with shovels and ropes, and after several hours of hard work succeeded in extricating the horse from what would certainly have been it's grave had it not been for the intel ligence and faithfulness of it's mate.- Cleveland Leader.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-27
A POLITICAL ROUTE
Democratic County Itinerary Arrang-
 ed Yesterday.

The executive committee of the dem ocratic central committee held a meet ing yesterday afternoon and arranged the itinerary for the candidates. The campaign will be opened at Tempe on the night of October ?, and thereafter until the night of November no stops will be made for wood or water. The first week will be spent on the south and east sides, Mesa, McDowell and the intervening sheep, mining and COW camps.
 The week following the regat:on will move toward the Buckeye coun- try; the next week the inh.ction wi, be laid upon Alhambra, Glen 1ale, Pc oria, Morristown, Wickenburg and wayside ranches. The fourth week will be occupied at Cram mountain all in the conversion of the cattle on Perry Sears range on the Verde to the principles of democracy. It will be remembered that at the time of the county convention when it was pro- posed to swell the number of Smith rep resentatives Verde was added to the list of precincts. A Wilson supporter wanted to know if anybody lived there. A member of the Smith element was surprised to learn that it was not uni- versally known that Verde was the seat of Perry Sears cattle range. "Rut Perry Sears does not live there" said the Wilson delegate; "he lives near Phoenix But he keeps his cattle there" was the reply. "He has 2,OOO head there now"
 My God!" exclaimed the Wilson supporter. "We ain't goin' to give cat tie no representation in this here con- vention, are we?''
 In making up the itinerary the advis- ability of including Smithville in it was considered. Mir w. T. Smith. the sole resident of that populous precinct whenever he is there. told the commit tee that he would be pleased to as semble himself there to hear the speeches of the candidates and would do so if the committee insisted upon it, but that it would be inconvenient for him to go out there any time within the next six weeks. If it made no diff ference, Mir Smith said, he would at tend the meetings in Phoenix.
 Santo Domingo was put on the list but the committee was reminded that the only citizen of that place. Joel White, had not been there for thirteen months and as late as the date of the county convention, September 6. his abiding place had not been discovered. His proxy, Logan Rives, is in town frequently and the committee gave the candidates permission to labor with him wherever and whenever they could catch him.
 Charles WOolf. who is sojourning at Tempe, has been requested by the com- mittee to be at his political residence. Kyrene, on the night of October :, so the candidates may have an audience at that important place on the itin- erary.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-27

they can get cheaper than such articles can be obtained by civilians. A novelty just introduced is a little brass recep- tacle containing a condensed prepara- tion of wood alcohol, which will boil water for an hour. All that is neces- sary is to turn it upsidedown and light it.
 Cheap and portable ice making ma chimes are now carried by ou- troops in China, as well as filters. through which the foulest water may be pumped by hand and thus rendered absolutely germ free. The skeleton stoves which our boys in khaki are using cost only $50, and fold up like a dress suit case, three feet square by eighteen inches thick, holding thirty-five aluminium cooking utensils. This apparatus will prepare eighty pounds of fried food and eighty quarts of soup at one time. It will cook for seventyfive men.
 The wonder is how soldiers in former days got along without these conven- fences, now deemed indispensable. Un- cle Sam has not yet arrived at that point, but it is merely a question of time when we shall utilize some equi- valent for the field bakeries" now em- pIoed by the French and other foreign armies, which furnish fresh bread every morning to the troops in the field Boston Transcript.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-27

see to it that his men are not deprived of tobacco, or he will regret his care lessness."
 Cigars, tobacco and briarwood pipes are furnished by the subsistence bu- reau, which, at the same time, makes the restriction that not more than ten kinds of cigars, none costing over 6 cents each by the hundred, shall be of fered for sale by the war department to officers and men. It is also pre- scribed that soups shall not be of more than five kinds, pickles of more than six kinds, and toilet soaps of more than eight kinds. Reasonable luxury is well enough, but it is not becoming even for the commanding general of the army unless, of course, he be a WalderSee-- to convert himself into military Sar- danapalus.
 Until within recent days, soldiers and officers were content to undergo all kinds of hardships while on campaign, cOntenting themselves with depriva- tions of all minor conveniences. Now adays they buy towels (purchasable from the sutler during the civil war at no less than $2 a, doZen) from the sub sistence bureau, at wholesale cost. It is the same way with stationery, trou- ser buttons, collar buttons and hand kerchiefs of linen and silk.
 First rate razors and razor strops
Arizona republican., 1900-09-27

Ditto, as regards Adjutant General Corbins horses. For each horse twelve pounds of oats and fourteen pounds of hay are allowed. Officers of less rank have corresponding allowances for for age.
 Not long ago an indignant member of congress rose and entered formal pro- test against what he deemed an abuse of privilege in this regard.
 T find, on investigation, MT. Speak er," he fairly shrieked, that abuses are creeping into this system.
 II have discovered that officers of the army are selling the forage allowed to them, and one such case I am prepared to cite from the records of the war de- partment-a case in which the oats and hay were transferred, doubtless for a consideration, to a person named Q. M. Corral"
 A hush of horror fell upon the house but presently western member, who had been in the army himself, rose up on very long pair of legs and said:
 T presume, MT. Speaker, that the memorandum referred to by my dis tinguished friend refers to a transfer of forage, in the ordinary course of bus mess, to the quartermaster's corral"
 That settled the scandal, for once
 It is a fact that a rich man who hap pens to hold high rank in the army of this or any other country may be as much of a sybarite as he wishes. The limit is only set by his pecuniary means, with the single restriction that the 'conveniences" he carries along with him must not interfere with the movements of the column. A portable steamboat, or a balloon, is perfectly all lowable, so long as it does not violate this regulation.
 Officers are always at liberty to bring as many servants with them as they choose. A young lieutenant has the privilege of a lord in this respect; he may have valet and a dozen fellows in addition to wait upon him. Of course he must pay them out of his own purse, however. Only maid servants are bar red, being excluded by regulations from the camp.
 The subsistence bureau of the army wishes to make as many IuXuries avail for officers and soldiers as may be prac- ticable, and, with this in view, it has recently added "dessicated eggs to it's
 sales SlOIeS. 1IlS pTOuucJ IS SlIHpIy evaporated eggs, and it may be used not only for cake, but for an omelet or a scramble. Clam extract, in cans, is another new departure, and the same may be said of canned crabs, canned Holsters, canned oysters, canned mush- rooms and corned beef hash. Pea meal and bean meal, condensed cream, matted milk, ginger ale, appollinaris water and tooth powders and tooth pastes are among the recent additions to the list of privation modifiers acces sible to our fighting men abroad.
 Tobacco and tea are deemed by the war department necessary for soldiers. In a recently published document, the bureau of subsistence said:
 Under the influence of tea, coffee, or tobacco, man seems to be brought to a higher efficiency than without them. They keep up cheerfulness and enable men to endure fatigue and pri- vations. while deprivation of them may cause depression, homesickness, feeble ness, and, indeed, may lead to defeat in battle. Depressed troops do not fight well. A wise military leader will