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The Portland daily press., 1900-03-24
Thinks Aims House Not Place For
Commanding.
Revolution Started On
Poor Board.
Mr.. Goudy and Mr.. GOwan Head
ing Procession.

BEFORE Mr. LsWIS N. OoaSS 49,
through with the beard Of overseers OF the
poor the puplic win know little more
about the way In which business is tran
sact In that prauch OF the city govern
msnt than they do now. 1t was the gem
eral belief when Mr.. Cloudy WAS elected to
ere rs q member OF this board after the
city council had votsd fifteen times In
trying to choose one out Of four or Eve
candida ties, that something would happen
In the board OF oVsrsesrs when he took
his ssat among them. Mr.. Cloudy had
the reputation when q member of the
common council of stirring up some
things which needed stirring mp and 1t
was the general impression that the same
thing might happen in the board Of over
sesrs of tie poor.
Mr.. Goudy an 9 new member found In
that board some other new members and
some old ones who were not altogether
satisfied with the way things have been
going and who believed the entire system
to be in need Of revision.
The fun began last night at an adj
journed mes ting Of the board OF over
seers. Messrs. ColesWortsy, Pierce,
.A..,.+ oud IL nm.
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scbooI hoard and are slwavs civsn all the
,r,ormation thav saak from, the ca,,m,t,
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ssors =, the noor To AZ. aow.n .na
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-,,r,hsrs h.va ,ha,r NAV th,s In 10
oh.rr.d An tho fn,u-a Tnsv ba,,.v. an
,art,n, the pDbl,c krovv how the hus,nasa
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n,obt ubsn one q, the rplss nr.santad nv
M Gow.n Was ra.ohad rsgardIrg the
,,orth,v snrnsr, ~ .h. bo.rd of ovsr.s.r.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-24
THE BOY WILL LIVE.

The boy who had the small pox and
was taken TO the hospital for oonta-
gsous diseases at the city farm, Is reoov-
erlng. No other cases hav, developed
either on the Vancouver or in the boys
own family.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-24
DANCE AT TIE HIGH SCHOOL.

The class Of 1891 gave dsnos last eve
ming at Assembly hall, High school
building. 1t was most enjoyable party
and the young people had q fine time.
Louis J. iullivsr was tho floor director
and Stanley Williams and Arthur Wal
dron wefe the aids
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-24

four weeks. Peru
ma is the very medi'
cine for catarrh.
There is no medi-
cine like it in the
United States, for /
have tried q good
many before using
Pe-ru-na. / W i'll
keep it in my house
to guard against ca
tarrh, as 1t cures all
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-24

WIN KOS chme. MT. J. X. Ffince.
Next month I shall be 60 years old.
hope may live to see you some day.
face to face"
Send for free book written by DIR
Hartman, on catarrh. Address The Pc.
ru-na Drug M,fgCo, Columbus, o.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-24

II having cOIae TO Ossr notice
that We are reported as having
given mp the agency OF the Hard
man Piano, we deem IL our duty
TO the public. and ourselves 90
stnte that we still control the
sale OF the HaTdman Piano, and
shall continue ms heretofore 60
carry Ina stock q full line of
those renowned instruments.
M. sTEENERT q SONS co.,
5I7 Congress street
II. c. McGOULDRHC, EEgr.
feb5dtf
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-24
laMAMz55
Mnnunont Cnuoro ond Conorocc 2trnot
Why do the people flock these stores increasing each Saturday,
Read the in the appendng list of aung attractions
OLD FASHIONED
MOLAssEs CANDY

@OA2e 99no 0AED
The true old time article-kind we all
knew and loved so well when we were
children. We have provided this home
ly sweet in goodly allowances on several
previous sales and sold short in each in
stance. Another attempt to meet the
demand today,
lie per pound
FRESH MARsHMALLOws
zoe per pound
COCANUT oARAMELs
Made from pure loaf sugar, honey.
Jersey cream, shredded cocoanut meats
and newly churned unsalted creamery
butter. How could blend of 80 many
nice things help being toothsomei In
chocolate or vanilla favor,
lsc per pound
BABY wALNUTs
A variety Of the Walnut family grown
in Southern California-smaller than the
conventional sorts-tenderer and sweeter
loo per pound
8 BARRELS
sffELEBARK wALNUTs
&c per pound
= never SO low
R6asTED PEANUTS
Sc per quart
MONEY DRIP
TABLE SYRUP
Dc per quart tin
PURE VERMONT
MAPLE SYRUP
zoe per quart bottle
Miscellaneous
EvAPORATED
GREENING APPLES
&c ID
PURITY PEANUT BUTTER
1870 jar
WORCESTERSHIRE
SAUCE
416c bot
The Worlds Best Flour.
MS:&SsM
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-24
MONEY To LOAN.

ANY amount, large or small to suit the Dor
rover. on Household Furniture, Pianos, Or
Horses, Carriages, &c.. the same 10 remain
with the o"ner. We will pay OF furniture
leases and advance money at rates as low as
by instaliments. each payment reducing both
principal aud interest Real estate mortgages
negotiated Business strictly confidential.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-24

PICKLE COUNTER
FANCY MEDIUM CUCUMBER PICKLES
= HZC price
LITTLE CUCUMBERs
In light salt brine-al ready to add vine
gar and spice. 30c per hundred
PEPPER RELISH.
&c per bot-pints Sc
FRESH e RATED
HORSE RADIsH ROOT.
&c per bottle-15c pint
sUG AR CURED PIG HAMS
from small corn fed pgs-much tenderer
and sweeter than hams cut from full grown
hogs, l2I2c per pound
We hslve them at the same rate.
SUGAR CURED sHoULDERs'
Sxc per pound
ANDERSON's CONCENTRATED
CHICKEN SOUPS
One tin makes enough for five persons by
merely adding boiling water.
&c per tins for 25c
AT THE DELICATEssAN COUNTER,
ROAST RIB OF PORK.
l5c ID.
COD FIsH BALLS.
zoe dozen
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-05
Wilson At Work.

The EXAMINER has received copies
of several bills recently introduced
by Representative Wilson. The
most important is one for the open
ing of Fort Hall reservation at
Pocatello. 1t provides for Sl75, 600
as first payment for the lands.
Another is to pension all sur
yivorsof the Indian Wars from 1882
to 1912 inclusive.
Another is to provide for the taxa
ton of Indian lands that have been
allotted in severalty.
Still another bill provides for the
establishment of mint at Boise.
Our representative is getting in
some good ticks for Idaho. So
much for fusion.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-05
The race and has been since last

the race and has been since last
election.
Before Evans launches forth too
brisk, there are some things he will
have to explain to Bear Lake demo-
Gratis ere he gets any support from
this county. Here are some nuts
for him, or his. sponsors, to crack:
Why, in the last democratic con-
vention, did you, when asked to pre-
side as the chairman, of the body,
by the various delegations, state
that you could make no speech up
on taking the chair? Wasn't it be-
cause yon were weakened on the
silver question?
What have you done or said to as
sure the democrats of Bear Lake
that you really favor the free coin
age of silver?
What explanation have you for
refusing to support Joe Rich for
the nomination FOR judgship?
And after he was In the race, how
will you account to his friends, for
your lack of support for him dur
ing the election?
When asked by the chairman of
the Bear Lake delegation, if you
"would support democrat for the
judgship, no matter whom he might
be-" why did you answer, 81 am for
Deitrick, leaving the inference that
you were for him as against any
democrat?
The Bear Lake delegation had a
candidate and as Oneida had none,
they asked you to support him.
w by didn't you do it?
You not only didn't give them
any encouragement, but you sought
to vote the Oneida delegation as a
unit against this county's choice or
any democrat, and that, too, in the
mixed convention of silver republi-
cans and democrats.
Bear Lake democrats are not IN the
habit of supporting those who are
traitors to them, and before you, ID.
L. Evans, can get any support from
this county you will have to explain
these past actions, and the expla-
nation will have to be mighty clear,
too. Of course You may be able to
win without Bear Lake, but your
chances will be far brighter if you
have the support of this county in
the convention. And there are
other counties IN this district that
take this view also, and to whom
your explanations will be of con-
siderable interest.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-05
NOTICE TO GREDTToRs.

In the District Court Ot the United States for
the District Of Idaho, in the State of Idaho
In the matter OF JAMES II. PIERSON Volun-
tary Bankrupt. in Bankruptcy.
James II. Plersnn, having filed his petition
IN above matter for q full and com lete dis
chArEe from all his debts and liabilities, and 1t
appearing to the undersigned referee, that The
Eaine IL In due form as required by tile Acts of
Congress relating TO Bankruptcy, and the same
having been referred 10 said referee for hearing
and adjudication. and an order of notice there.
on having heen entered III said matter il is
hereby ordered that each and all persons hold
any interest therein, NAV appear before the said
referee on the 18th day Of Jan. A. d. 1000, alta
O'Clock p. m Of said day, at the Office of T /.
Glenn Esq. i'll the city Of Montpelier in the
county OF Bear Lake and state of Idaho, in said
District, to show canse II any they have why
the PRAYER OF said petition should not be granteds
Dated at Montpelier, Idaho, this 18th day Of
December. A. D.. 1899 G. SPoNgBRRG
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-05
only few More.

An examination Of the list of s1E-
Tcribers for the Travelling Library,
shows MS the names of many of our most
prominent citizens, and we feel sure
that Col. E. Richardson will be sue
cessful in our city. Only a few more
names are needed.
Now is the time for our public spirit
ed citizens to come to the front, and
help their neighbors and themselves at
the same time.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-05

acts of bright, clean comedy,
sprinkled with golden veins of SEN
sational acting. James c. Cooley,
as "Fritz'' got the confidence of the
audience from the start and kept
them laughing all through the play.
-Rexburg Journal.
VIII be at the Montpelier Opera
House next Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday. Seats on sale at ]. r.
Brennans.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-05
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the district Court of the United States for
the District of Idaho, i'll the State of Idaho.
In the matter of b. F. OAKLEY VoluntaF
Bankrupt, III Bankruptcy.
ID. F. Oakley, having filed his petition In
above matter, for a full ard com plete discharge
from all his debts and liabilities, and IL aD-
pearing to the undersigned referee. that the
same Is In due form IS required by the Act OF
Congress, relating TO bankruptcy, and the same
having been referred to said referee for hearing
and adjudication, and an order of notice there
on having been entered In said matter, II Is
hereby ordered that each and all persons hold
ing claims against the said Bankrupt, or having
any interest therein, may appear before the said
referee on the 2Srd day of Jan. A. d. 1900, at 4
O'Clock p m. of said day, at the ofiice OF j, L.
Glenn, ESQ, in the city of Montpelier in the
county Of Bear Lake and state of Idaho, in said
District, to show cause If any they have why
the prayer of said petition should not be granted
Dated at Montpelier, Idaho, this Is day Of
December, A. u. 1899. g. SPoNdBEHG.
Referee.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-05
The New Library.

EDITOR EXAMINER: l cannot suf-
ficiently express my JOY in seeing
the Parmelee University Travelling
Library established in this town.
The first series arrived yesterday
and to every person that aspires to
higher education and information it
is a real source of knowledge and a
solid mine of intellectual advance
ment. Many of the books were
printed in the fall of 1899, especial
ly the books on the Campaign of
the Soudan and the lamentable War
in South Africa.
We owe great debt of gratitude
to Col, Z. P. Richardson, who re-
ports the introduction Of this yalu-
able library into 1900 towns and
cities in this country.
REV. w. J. A. HESDRIcKx.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-05
ALAS SUMMONS
In the Justices court of MONTPELIER nre.
cinct, county OF Bear Lake,
state of Idaho.

In the Justices court of Montpelier pre-
cinct, county OF Bear Lake,
state of Idaho.
Joseph Fuller, plaintiff,
VS.,
F. s. Houghton, defendant.
The state of Idaho sends greeting to
#. ,. Houshton defendent.
You are hereby summoned to appear
before me, at my Office in MONTPELIER
IN the county Of Bear Lake, on the 3lst
day OF January 1900 at two O'Clock D.
III; IN an acton brought against YOU by
SAID plaintiff to answer the complaint
OF the above named plaintiff. Said
action IS brought to recover from Won
the sum of ten and 2O-1OO dollars fSlO
W-lOO) for goods, board and merchan.
use obtained Dy you from said plaintiff
~ your special instance and request be-
tween the lst day Of January 1898 and
.he ISL Gay or February 1899 and also
IOr Ihe tnrther sum OF elk dollars .OO)
on account OF money loaned to Won .by
James s. Heggie about the goth dav ~
December 1893 and for value received
assigned to the plaintiff in this action
Deiore the commencement of this ac-
ZION, the particulars Of hich are more
inIiy set forth in a copy of the com plant
attached hereto Tor judgment will he
taken against you for said amount
80 2O-lOO) together with the cost of
TINS suit, if You fail to appear and
answer. 49,
70 the Sheriff or any Constable in
SAID County, greeting. Make legal
service and due return hereof. Given
.a my hand this 26th day of Dec.
JOIN A. KELLY,
cinct. A'' 's" pre-
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-05
To Chicken, R.i.ers=

If you are figuring on raising
thoroughbred or graded chickens
next spring, call on Geo. w. Dana,
three blocks north of J. II. Bren-
mans store. He has eggs from
thoroughbreds for sale at reasonable
prices. You can have your choice
of Partridge Cochin, Buff Cochin or
Barred Plymouth Rocks. No better
strains in the western country. He
has also half and threc-quarter bred
White Pekin Ducks. Call and see
them. A
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-05
Casoy,s 400.

'House packed to the doors" was
the greeting given Casey's 400 com
pany on their appearance here on
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings, on which occasions they
presented "Our Friend Fritz, %
"North Carolina and tDixies
Land" respectively. To say that
they gave satisfaction would be put
ting it mildly, as the audience was
worked up to such pitch of enthusi-
asm as no company had heretofore
been able to produce. In "Our
Friend Fritz" we were given four
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-05
Mutilate Your sta mps.

The treasury department at
Washington has issued an order that
hereafter all revenue stamps of the
value of ten cents and over shall be
mutilated as well as cancelled, fol
lowing being the instructions in the
matter:
s'In all cases where documentary
stamps of the denomination of ten
cents or larger denominations shall
be used denoting any tax imposed
by the act of June Is, 1898, the
person using or affixing the same
shall in addition to writing or stamp
ing thereon with ink the initials of
his name and the date when affixed,
mutilate said stamps by cutting
three parallel missions lengthwise
through the stamps, beginning not
more than one-fourth of an inch
from the end thereof and extending
to within one-fourth of an inch of
the other end"
This new order goes into effect
on Friday, Dec. 10, and Deputy
Collector t. B. Lewis is anxious
that all in this district comply with
the order and thus obviate trouble.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-05

"One of DIR. Kings New Life Pills
each night for two weeks has put me in
my teens again" writes d. Ii. Turner
OF Dempseytow1. Pa They're the best
in the world for Liver, Stomach and
Bowels. Purely vegetable. Never grippe
Only 25c at Ritter Bros. Drug Store.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-05
Church Services.

CALVARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Sunday services, January 7th Sab
bath school at 10 o'clock. Morning
worship at II o'clock subject: Sacre-
ment of the Lords Supper.
Evening worship at 7;3O o'clock, SER
vice of Song.
REV. CHARLES o. NUDGE. Pastor
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-05
CATHOLIC CHURCH.

CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Jan. TIA first Sunday after Epiphany
Holy Mass at 1890 Sermon on the
gospel: You always resist the Holy
Ghost" words Of St. Stephen.
Christian Doctrine at 2:3Op. IN.
Mass every morning at s: 80.
Rev. w. J. A. HENDRICKx,
President of Priests League of Idaho
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-05
WILL NAVE TO ExPL1TN.

Both the Malad papers are boom
ing D. L. Evans for the gnberna-
torial nomination evidently with
his sanction, OH the democratic
ticket. Its no secret that he is in
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-05
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE or DISSOLUTION.

= NUIICE OF UIDSUL U7ION.
Notice is hereby given that the firm
of Fuller Green Grocery Co, consist
ing Of Fuller & Lewis, doing business
in Montpelier, Idaho, is this day dis
solved by mutt i consent. All ac-
counts due will be paid to Nose Lewis.
and he will pay all debts against said
firm.
Nose Lewis.
Joe Fuller.
Dated, Montpelier, Idaho Dec. 9th
1909
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-05
Montpelier, Idaho, Jan. 5, 1900
The Paris Post should read Reese
Davis article in the Caldwell Tri.
hume of last week, and observe what

The Paris Post should read Reese
Davis article in the Caldwell Tri-
hnne Of last week, and observe what
nAauare, producing.
of Pres.
ASasia to assume
that papers outside VII believe that
these threats are to be actually put
into execution by the Mormon peo-
pie. Of course Latter Day Saints
have in the past paid no attention
to the Posts advice, and won't in
this case, but just the same such ut
terances as the Posts, bodies no
good for the members of the Nor
mon church in Idaho. Although
the Post management may wish it,
the people of this county do not,
and the latter will be made the in
nocent sufferers, through the Posts
misrepresentation. The EXAMINER
had hoped, and it will strive yet, to
prevent the Roberts matter from
being thrown into Idaho politics or
become the subject of acrimonious
discussion in this state. The Nor
mon people sympathize with Ro-
berts, it's true, but mostly because
he 8 member of their faith and
many have been lead to believe that
.lNlaig against their
have studied
nd wMtHsa events have
seen that this is not true. The only
reason Roberts is, kept out of his
scat is because he is alleged to be
living IN Polygamy. Whether he
is or not will, we suppose, be pro-
ven, and the people of Bear Lake
will acquiesce in the decision, with
out any bitterness toward anyone.
Political lines are drawn in this
county as well as elsewhere, and
there will be no blacklisting at the
next or any election, unless the
Post and its management bring it
on by their foolishness and mis-
representation.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-01-05
6STRAY NOTES.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION.

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION.
7 hare in my possession The foilow,ng
described anin,Fl, which il not claimed
and taken Gwdy on or before January,
eth, 1900, uiu be sold 10 the highest cash
bidder according 10 the Estray Lar.
Taken up at my place in Marlboro,
idaho, December 1sf, 1899, one three gear
old red heitsr, white under belly branded
s on right hip. Crop and under half
crop an left ear, and under half crop in
right ear. Viii be sold al my place in
Marlboro, Idaho, at 2 O'Clock p, m.
January 24ih, 1900.
Dated this t$th, day Of recember. 1899.
r. A. Dimick.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-06-13
THE BUBONIC PLAGUE.

A correspondent in a recent letter
to the Globe. Democrat asks for des-
cription of symptoms of the bubonic
plague. Following are extracts from
report by DR.. Wyman, surgeon gen.
eral, United States marine hospital
service:
The plague is defined as an acute
febrile disease ofintensely fatal nature,
characterized by Inflammation of the
lymphatic glands, marked cerebral
and vascular disturbances and the
presence of specific bacillus.
The micro organism invades the
blood, forming extensive colonies in
the spleen when death is delayed be-
yond the second day. tits practically
septicaemia.
Swollen glands attain the size of a
hens egg. Large buboes may form in
a few hours when one has been feeling
in the best of health, although persons
sometimes die of the disease without
the appearance of single affected
gland. There is a breaking down oi
the walls of the capillary blood yes
sells. The plague is contracted by in
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-06-13
INTERVIEW WITH KRUGER.
Transvaal President Had His Capital In a
Railroad Car.

Transvaal President Had His Capital In
Railroad Car.
London Cable, Friday.
The executive officers of the Trans.
vaal government are in railway car,
which is shunted on a switch at Ma
chadorp station. President Kruger
caused the interior of the coach to be
reconstructed some time ago with a
view to contingencies that have now
arrived. A correspondent of The
Daily Express who went from Lorenzo
Marques to see President Kruger, was
received yesterday. The president
sat smoking long pipe. He looked
worried, but his bearing was quiet
and determined. He did not make
the least objection to being inter-
viewed.
The correspondent was equipped for
the interview by cables from London.
eyes," said President Kruger, "it is
quite true that the British have occu-
pied Pretoria. This, however, does
not end the war. The burghers are
fully determined to fight to the last.
They will never surrender 80 long as
500 armed men remain in the country.