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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-28

Miss Eva ShOrey, stenoSrapher TO
the executive department. reports the
recent Of the first maytloWer. Miss
Shorey's experience in newspaper work
has taught her to look forward as
much TO the first mayfoWer as she
now looks forward to an unusual
amount Of hard work when the Gov
ernor and Council are about to have "A
session. The mayfiower came as care
fuIlv protected as though from some
florist and the package bore the IN
ecription. Governor Powers and
others Of the State House. 1t was
from VIM. II. Haley of Sebago.
The American Investment Security
"a filed articles of Incorporation at
the State House, yesterday. this being
one of the companies to have very
large capital stock. The capital stock
is 81 .00O. 900 and is divided INTO Two
Darts. The holders Of SlOo.oO0 worth
Of preferred stock are to have the
first dividends and when the COM
pauv's earnings have reached the
point where an s per cent. dividend
can be declared, then the hoiders 81
common stock are entitled to the bal
ance. The company was organized al
Portland and 5000 is already paid IN.
The purpose of the company is mat
Of dealing in stocks and bonds. Inc
officers are: President, George +. chi
ford. Fitchburg. Mass; Albert NJ
Gleason. Greenfield. Mass.
The second company to file articles
of incorporation was the Walcotl
Mining & Development Co. organized
at Portland. for the purpose of owning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-28
SPRING GREEN STUFF.
What the Local Market Affords an jmpa,ic, I
Public.

TRAW + ERRIES Z?
W ell, yes, they are
In the market and
cheap, too, only 40
cents a basket"
SAID the local grocer,
as he measured out
a peck of spinach.
And no extra
charge for the
sand?" asked the
Journal man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-28

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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-24

grand jury for the purpose OF giving
information or advice relative to any
matter cognizabe by them. and may
interrogste witnesses before them
whenever they or he thinks IL necessary;
but no other person is permitted to be
present during the sessions OF the grand
jury except the members and witnesses
actually under examination and an in
terpre;er, when necessary. and no per-
son must be permitted TO be present
during the expression of their opinions
or giving their votes upon any matter
before them.
Every member OF the grand jury
must keep secret whatever he himself,
or any other grand juror may have said,
or In what manner he or any other
grand juror may have voted on matter
before them.
Should YOU find il necessary to find
bills OF indictment against any person,
! It will require twelve of your number
To concur in finding such bill, which
! bill must be sigued by your foreman,
I endorsed ~ a "1rue Bill, aud present
ed by your body in open court. You
may make your reports to the court
from time TO time, as you may be pre-
pared aud ready to do so.
| 1t is your duty as grand jury to In
vestipate all iufractious OF the law, that
may be within your own knowledge, or
that may be brought to your notice by
the prosecuting officers. You are moi
bound to hear any evidence on the part
of the defense, still, II in the examiua
ton OF charges against persons charged
With offenses against the law, II yo'
think. that the charges may be explain
. cd, aud that in reality no offense ha
J been committed, you have right t.
hear both sides of the question.
, 1t is your duty to make an examine
= tion OF the financial condition OF count
!. affairs generally, and to examine tn
| manner in which the different count
i. officials are conducting the affairs
| their respective offices: their mnnne
i. of keeping the public records OF the'
q offices. and whether the same are KEEL
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-24
PAIGE sAkiMc POWDER CO..
CHICAGO.

grand jury can receive none bu, legal
evidence, and the best evidence In de-
gree, to the exclusion OF hearsay or
secondary evidence, but no witnesses
whose testimony has been taken and
reduced TO writing on preliminary ex-
animation must be subppned or re-
qnired 10 appear before the grand jury
until such testimony has beer first sub.
mi,ted TO aud considered by the grand
/ Jury, but u such testimony, has been
lost or canuo, be found, or II the grand
Jury after considering the same still
desires the presence Of any such wit
ness, they may be subpnned.
The grand jury ought to find an in
I dicuncut when all the evidence before
them. taken together, II unexplained,
or uncon,racicted. would, in their
Judgment, warrant conviction by a
trial jury.
You will select from your number a
ready writer, whose duty will he to
keep correct transcript, OF all your of
fetal proceedings, and YOU may Tx ths
time 81 your sessions and adiournnent'
to suit your own convenience.
a special prosecuting officer, in th'
person Of Thomas J. Terrell AN attor
ney 81 this court, has been appointed IL
assist YOU In all matters in which th'
county attorney may be disqualiIie'
frum acting; but in all other matter
the county prosecuting attorney is tn
proper officer 10 directing investigation
under your consideration. They ma
be with you at all times except whe
taking vote or action upon the que'
ton OF finding or ignoring bills OF IL
dic,ment. and may assist you In the es
=, animation OF witnesses, drawing II
: dirtmeuts and such other assistance
you may require, :,
The grand jury may, atall reasonao'
. times, ask the advice of the court
the Judge thereof or OF the county a
,oruey: but unless such advice is aske
The Judge OF the court must not he pre-
= emit during the sessions OF the gran
u inry. The county attorney oil the cou'
!, tx may at all times appear before vi
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-24

particulars OF which will be brought to
your notice by the special prosecuting
officer, appointed for this purpose.
Gentlemen OF the grand jury: These
charges are sources and have been the
source OF much comment. and Of char
acter that brings reflections OF grave
nature against the good name OF Your
county government and officials. 1t 10
your duty to probe these accusations 10
the bottom, and for this purpose you
may command the full power and sup
port Of the court. You will ascertain
il these accusations have any founda-
tiou In truth, and II so, act accordingly.
and il you find such accusations are
false, and founded in malice. or to graf
! ify a private spite, make your report to
cover the facts and lay the responsible
ity where it belongs. Silt the charges
from top to bottom, and see that the
law is vindicated il it is being violated
aod If not whether an attempt is being
made to use the machixerg Of the court
to crafty private grievances.
You will also investigate the question
whether the general taxpayers OF this
county are made TO unnecessarily con-
tribute to expense of maintaining the
municipal organization of the town OF
Idaho Falls. Individual complaints
are made that said municipality does
not enforce it's ordinances, or omits to
pass any for misdemeanors committed
within the city boundaries; but that
such violations are prosecuted under
the statutory laws OF the state ut the
5 county's expense, and the revenues OF
7 said municipality freed from response
4, biiity of restraining any lawlessnesa
q within the counues of the corporation.
: Respectfully submitted
j. c. RICH, Judge.
: March 10th, 1900.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-24

in pursuance Of Law, and all matters
connected Herewith, that may concern
the public good.
II Is your duty TO examine the county
Jail, and its sanitary condition. and the
manner In which the sheriff OF the coun-
ty is conducting the same, and inquire
into the case Of every person confined
therein and TO make such recommends
ton In reference thereto, as you may
find the facts to justify.
You are also instructed to examine
the county court house, and the grounds
connected Herewith, and all county
property. and especially the lawns,
trees and shrubbery. and II stock Is
permitted TO range therein, the out
houses and their management, and
make such recommendations In refer
ence thereto rs you may think neces-
sary. In all your examinations you may
appoint such subcommittee from your
body rs you may deem necessary to
facilitate you researches.
Bingham county has heretofore suf-
fered loss through the illegal deposit OF
its public funds, and you may examine
the county treasurer's accounts. and
the manner 10 which the public funds
are protected and If on deposit, wheth'
err on special deposite in pursuance Of
law, the extent of county Indebtedness
payments of warrants and all other per
tinent matters connected with SAID
Office.
Your attention is called to the fact o
the passage by the last legislature
an act against gambling, and it become
your duty to ascertain il there are an.
violations of said law in your county
and il you find such to he the fact, 20
will promptly take action against par
ties so violating the law.
Your attention is also called to alles
ed offences against the retail OF liquo
by drug stores in this county. If sue
offences are being committed, and su
ficient evidence of such violations {
law can be procured, you will act {
once. and present all such persons.
The State Asylum for Insane is loca
ed within your county, and it is you
duty to make thorough examinatio
of its condition, sanitary and o.herwis
its management, the condition, trea
ment, and care OF its inmates, and sue
other matters as may properly ia
within the scope of your duties in rel
~ ton thereto.
~ Your especial attention is called
~ certain charges, and accusations, tn
m have been filed in this court against Il
y; county attorney, the sheriff and u
De constable OF Idaho Falls precinct, q
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-24

1sSps hiohs charge 10 The 6faad luy.
GysTLIsAs or TnE GRAND JURY:
For The hrst time since statehood.
grand Jury ha. been called Tor Bing ham
county. aud you are called upon to rer-
form pour duties as such-ihe most i'm.
tori&us aud responsible position that
can bc exercised under our judicial
system.
/ Since the organization o! our state
government, through the powers con-
furrvd By the constitution and enact.
meats Of the legislature, the necessity
for the calling an Sctlou Of grand jury
ha. been cbsls,ed. 10 = great extent,
b, the poxvrs conferred upon the roun'
~ prosecuting officers 10 proceed In the
prosecutions 81 criminal actions by 10.
formations, instead Of indictments, re-
.alling ia a great saving Of expense 10
the taxpayers Of the county, aud one
that has sub-eryed the public Interest
10 /. very satisfactory manner. still II
wa. never intended that the services aud
Investigations ola grand jury should not
b, Invoked when the public Interests re-
auirrd such There are many duties per-
tanning 10 public concern that can only
~ inquired into and properly inspect
cd except 10y your honorable body; aud
good policy. gepd government and pub
lie confidence alike demands that a.
convenient periods a grand jury com
,.ri.cd of the Interested people them
selves. should Investigate aud repor
upon all public matter connected wl''
/, their county governments, aud u Is 10
this purpose you have been called 10
gc,hcr on this occasion.
1t ls tn. duty OF the court to call you
J attention TO your duties in u genera
way. and recommend enquiries IN sue
natter. AS may bc within Its knowlene
I ar information. Your osths Just take
implies your duties as follows; ho'
r will diligently inquire into and trn
n prcseu,meu, make, Of all public oi'ense
d ny,in,, the state Of Idaho committed q
N ,riablc within this county, OF which 20
n shall have ar can obtain legal evidence
,ou will keep your own counsel Al
,hatof your fellows, and viii not' eNoel
when required in the due course
" ,,a,.,,ai proc..,iing. disclose the test
:. mony Of any witness examined oe'0'
- ,oo nor anything which you or u"
other grand juror may have s"''' ~
it a.. manner in which you or any oth'
rand iuror may have voted on M
IN ,,,.,,.r before you. You VIII prese'
u, nd ,.rsou through malice, hatreu
a, ul.will, nor leave any pnprese",'
II. through fear, favor or ahee''o"' =, I"
.ic EDWARD or the promise or MOI
N. thereof. bu, in all your presen'''.'
We ,ou will present the truth 'he N"v
cu ,rn,b ,n,, nothing but the truth, acco'
OF 49,. - Tho hes, Of your skill ana ""'e
: ,orcmap Of your body has been
,,,,n,cd by the court, whose ou'y :.
y, 70 preside over your de''oera ,' ~ .smI
:. r. session. and who has power 10 ''''
!, later oa,hs to witnesses .,o
o' ~ =, IN, investigation of charge
' 'sr the purpose of either pre'e",', rnse,
~ ,nd,e,meu,, the grand jury can res .,v
Wy ,vidence than such US Is k,'
try no other e'''ou ',,,,oa and sworn bcf'
-. en , ~ except as hereinafter p'ov' J.
."r W s"v furnished by legal documentary
you or Sa ,"s" or the deposition of wi'n's =
The cases provided by TINS ''
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-24
The Appetite Of a Goat
March 10th, 1900.

Is envied by all poor dyspeptics whose
stomach and liver are out of order. All
such should know that DR.. Kings New
Life pills, the wonderful stomach and
liver remedy, gives splendid appetite,
sound digestion and u regular bodily
habit that insures perfect health and
great energy. Only 25c at Hull g.
Wcoiruff's drug store.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-24
Sick headaches,

The cure of overworked womankind,
are quickly and surely cured by Karls
Cloyer.Root Tea, the great blood pnri-
fer aud tissue builder. Money refund
ed il not satisfactory. OPrice IS and 80
cents at Palace drugstore.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-24

EoTE.-Aum baking powders are low priced as
alum costs but two cents pound but
alum is corrosive poison and it renders the
baking powder dangerous to use In food
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-06
WILL NOT CONSIDER.
Continued from First Page.

cIuos, the women barred the way; the
men i'll the picketing party stayed in
the background. The non-union men
halted and a parley IN half a dozen
tongues ensued; The women argued
entreated, scolded and threatened.
but the enemy insisted upon going to
work. There was a blow and a yell
and the women fell upon the non-umion
men with vengeance. One man fell
with bad gash in his forehead. Two
others were knocked down, and all the
others will have black and blue marks
and lumpy skulls.
Then the coal and iron police from
Lattimer swooped down and the union
army scattered into the pickets. The
Hollywood miners gathered up their
dinner pals and canteens and went TO
the mime. A few of them decided nor
TO work, however, and so the women
claim a partial victory.
AT quitting time last night another
attack was made on the mine workers
employed In the Lattimer mAes.
About fifty OF the men, while Being
conveyed to their homes at Hollywood
in a railroad car drawn by 4 mine en-
gine, were attacked by about 100 strik
ers. Stones were thrown ut the men
In the car, and tSSo Of them severely
cut about the head. Sheriff Harvey,
who was ON the car, ordered the en-
gineer TO stop and as he and a few
deputies stepped from the coach the
attacking party scattered in all direc.
fioHs
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-06
Boxer ColIap.e. in the Ring.

Philadelphia, Oct. 6--Ata the Indus
trial Athletic club last night Steve
Flanaga OF e PhiladeIpliia. ex-cha m
pion bantam weight or America, fell
unconscious in the sixth and last round
of a contest with Jimmie Devine. lo-
cal boxer. and at the latest report lay
in 8 critical condition in a hospital.
Ffana gan's manager. Bob Delaney.
and Jimmie Devine and the seconds OF
both fighters were placed under aTrest
pending an examination OF Flanagan )
condition. According TO those at the
ringside Flanagan's collapse was uH-
accounted for. as they did not think
q blow had been struck
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-06
PREFERENTIAL TARIFFS,
Eject on the Trade Between Canada, Eng
land and the United States.

Effect on the Trade between Canada, Eng
land and the United States.
WaShintOn. Oct. G.-Cnited States
Consul Brush. at Niagara Fails. Ont, 1,
has made a report to the state depart
ment upon the effects of the Canadian
preferential tariff. In 1896 a tariff Of
- per cent. IN favor OF EngliSh-<as
against American-prOducts was i'm
posed in Canada, and recently this was
increased to SO 1-3 per cent. The con
sui says the effect of the increase upon
the United States viii not be very
noticeable, because Canada imports
from the United States in 100 lines and
from England only in four.
Under the % per cent. preferential,
by reason of increased activity, the
United States exports actually in
creased SCI, 900 900, to $101 COO, 900 in
1899. or nearly three times the total
British exports TO Canada. The Brit
1sh are reaping a substantial benefit,
and are fayOring Canada in return
wherever possible. 80 that Canadian
exports 70 Great Britain have increa Sed
so per cent Now Canada wants free
trade in food supplies with England.
which would be a serious blow 10 the
United States. but the consul thin ks
this danger Is remote.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-06
LoYALs UNDER CONFUSION
Condition of a Dutch Reformed Preacher
and His Hearers,


Cape Town, Oct. 6.-The presbytery
Of the Dutch Reformed church, by a
vote of % against 1. yesterday adopted
a resolution strongly condemning Great
BTftain's policy in South Africa. The
chairman, Rev Steytler. in the course
OF a vigorous speech, declared that he
was only loyal under con1pulsion and
did not care who knew 1t. "The
Orange Free State and the South
African republic" he continued, are
still unconquered.
Il am ashamed OF The So-called
Christian British. who have been burn
ing houses inhabited only by innocent
women and children. Such things
might be expected Of Turks and Chi
nese. L hope the eyes of the British
will be opened before ii Is too late to
redress these wrongs. The sooner home
rule is given to South Africa the bet
ferD
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-06
HAS CULTIVATED PATIENCE.
New Yorker Who offered - Million foI
Restoration of His Sight.

New York, Oct 6.-Charles Broad
way Rouss has Withdrawn his offer of
$1,oOO,O00 for the restoration of his
eyesight. No further tests shall he
made" said Rouss yesterday Il
withdraw my offer OF 81 600 600 for a
cure. shall dispense with the services
or my substitute.
1T is decreed shall remain forever
blind. All tests have proved futile,
and not one has given me the slightest
relief. The experiments on the eyes
of my substitute, James j. Martin.
have proven equally useless. 1 Will
pass the remainder of my days In pa
ffeuPp -
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-06
MAN SHIPPED as MERcaAND1sE
SoveI MssRod 5f Escape by a ren-Tear
Prisoner at AIcatraz. Cal


Prisoner at AIestraz, Cal
san Francisco, oct: 6.-Jesse W.
adams, military prisoner conhaed at
AleatTaz, has gained his liberty. He
etose a novel means of escape, leav-
ing Alcatraz as merchandise inclosed
IN a wooden box. A box marked
Handle with care" arrived from Al
catraz ON the government boat Nc
Dowell on its last trip to the Preside.
1t was addressed 20 the general hos
pital, and landed at the wharf prepar-
atory to being transferred to the hos
pital later. Tile wharfmaster found
when he came to open it that the box
had been broken open and was empty.
Inquiry at Aleatraz showed that one
OF the 10-year-term prisoners was miss
ing. How the box was shipped and
how the man effected his escape are
mystery. The box was exceedingly
small. being only one and half feet
wide and three feet high. Last week
five long-term men escaped from the
Preside and none hasbe recaptured.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-06
HUSBAND ExILED FROM HOME.
Court Orders a Man to Stay Away from
His Own Residence.

Belleville, Ills, Oct 6.-Fred W.
Hal1ler, of this city, has been made
an exile by a court order. Judge
Schaefer, OF the circuit court, has
granted an injunction forbidding Hah-
her TO enter his own home. The In
junction was issued at the behest OF
Mrs. Hahler and is Incidental to suit
for divorce which she has filed. His
wife alleges that he has mistreated
her and threatened her and put her
under such fear for her life that she
is afraid TO remain in the same house
with him.
After the injunction had been
granted a constable was sent to the
residence to see that the order of the
court was obeyed. When Hahler
reached home from business IN the
evening the constable told him Of the
injunciIoE and advised him TO seek
other shelter. Hahler said he would
like to have some clothing. The con
stable accompanied him into the house
and permitted him to pack a grip and
then escorted him down the street and
warned him not to return. Hahler
went TO a hotel. He viii take steps to
have the Injunction dissolved.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-06
IuInoi. Chrf.tian Endeavorsrs.

Olney, Ills, Oct. 6,-The city is fill
ing ~p with delegates attending the
fifth annual convention of the Chris
ti0n Endeavor. society or the state of
Illinois. The reception OF the delegates
was held in the opera house and at
tended by 1 200 visitors. The addresses
of welcome WIS delivered by Hon. j.
{. Allen, OF this city. and WAS fittiDgly
responded TO by President Turner, Of
the association.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-06
ASTOPROBATE JUDGES
Supreme Court Says That 900
Population Is Mot the
Whole Thing.
MUST WAIT UET1L THE YEAR 1902.
EnJoined From Living In His
Own House.

Springfield, Ills. Oct 6.-The su-
preme court yesterday decided that
counties having 10000 population by
the federal census this year are not en-
titled under the law to probate
judges and clerks until 1902. The
court, therefore, overruled the appli-
cation made Tor a writ of mandamus
on County Clerk Opil To call an cleo
tion to I'll the supposed vacancy in the
offices OF probate judge ana clerk. The
court holds that the county judge and
clerk are elected for a term of four
years, and in counties where no pro-
bate court exists 1t is part Of the du-
ties of judges and clerks of the county
courts to look after the probate busi-
ness. and that the duties OF these on
GERS cannot be changed during theterm
for which they are elected The de-
cision affects the counties OF Sanga-
mon, Adams ST. Clair, Vermilion and
Will
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-06
,feei.ng of old settIer..

Pana, Ills, Oct. 6.-The annual
meeting of the old settlers OF Fayette
county was held in the court house
yard At Vandalia yesterday. Some his
toric incidents pertaining 10 Vandalia
as the first capital of Illinois were told
by Judge Perry of this city. The ag-
gregate ages OF Uncle Frank Binion.
William and B. F. Lee and Rev. Ben
Mahon who were present Is 346 years.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-06
rhst Mi...ng Ar,nt ..sra, ,.d.

Washington. Oct. 6.-The census
bureau has succeeded in locating its
missing special agent, William L.
Spalding. of Washington. who has been
lost 10 the bureau for twelve DAYS.
The Office has been notified that he IL
in a hospital in Chicago with typhoid
fever. from which he Is now recover
ing
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-06
De ,is.on for Joe Gan,.

Denver, Oct. 6.-Joe Cans, Of Balti-
more, last night got the decision over
Joe Youngs, of Buffalo, before the
Cole Athletic association, at the end
OF ten rounds,
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-06
s-rvice in Honor of Cen. Palner.

Springield. Ills. oct. 6.-At st.
Paurs A. VI. 2. church tIle colored peo-
PIE OF Springfield held memorial scr-
vices IN honor OF the late Senator John
NJ. Palmer. DIR James Z. Henderson
presided at the meeting. AID the in-
vocation was by Rev. l.. \. Coleman.
Addresses were delivered eulogistfc
or the deceased veteran.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-06
Prohibition Special I'm Tennessee.

Chattanooga. Tenn, Oct. g. - The
Prohibition special with John C. Wool
ley and party aboard arrived here from
Hartman Junction at 8 a. IN. yester-
day. The forenoon was spent on Look
out Mountain, and the afternoon and
evening in speaking. The special left
at 1:15 a. N. today for Nashville.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-06

Galveston. Tex. oct. 6--The census
or the First ward, taken under direc
fien OF cns relief committee. shows
the population 10 be 2.335- The Unit
Cd Snates census rRtuIns, published tins
day befcze ire stcrnf. gave the populs~
dan Of xaar EEri aQ5a