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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-09-28
Republican Platforms,
State Platform.

The republican party of Idaho,
In convention assem- bled, renews its
allegiance to the principles of re-
pubIicanism, and declares its un-
qualified approval of The national
platform adopted at Philadelphia,
its adherence to the principles
represented by the official acts of
the administration of William
Mckinley, and pledges itself to the
support of the same.
DECLARATION ON CHINA.
A new and mementous situation
having arisen IN China since the
the meeting of the National Repub-
lican Convention, we express our
utmost confidence in the ability and
purpose of the republican party to
aettle this question upon that high
plane of craftsmanship which has
characterized every act of the pres
ent national administration.
SUPPRESSION OF TRUSTS.
We are in favor of amending the
constitution of The United States so
as TO give congress the power more
fully to regulate and suppress
trusts, and we denounce the action
of the democratic party in the pres
ent congress who, by their votes,
defeated the proposition to submit
such an amendment to the people
of the United States for their
ratification.
EMPLOYER AND ENPT OVEN
The past history of the repub-
lican party in its record in this
state is a sufficient guarantee that
public order will be maintained
therein; that life and property will
be protected and obedience to law
enforced upon all alike through the
established forms OF law; that no
man shall be deprived of life, liber-
ty or property without due process
of law; nor shall the right of any
man to seek and obtain or contract
for labor or employment in accord
ance with law be in any wise cur
tailed or interfered with.
We condemn the policy of
the present state administration
whereby it has sought TO
deprive large number of honest
settlers In the northern part of
the state of lands taken up under
the homestead laws of. the United
States, and which has further re-
suited in losing to the state thous-
ands of acres of valuable timber
lands.
We condemn the policy of the
state administra ton in convert
ing the boards in control of the
various state institutions into parti-
san political machines indirectly
and the republican party pledges
itself to place these institutions III
the hands of those who will con
duct them solely for the purpose %
the public good and not in the in.
terest of any political organization
IDAHO VOLUNTEER SOLDIERS.
We remember with feelings o.
gratitude and pride the gallant and
patriotic services rendered to nul
country by the brave volunteer sol.
diers from Idaho, and glory in theil
deeds of valor and faithfuluess t.
their call to duty. We pledge then
} the support of the republican party
lin the recognition of their services
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-09-28


}. D. TAYLOR, Editor and Proprietc
Republican Ticket.
National.
For President,
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
For Vice-President,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
State Ticket.
For Presidential Electors,
GEORGE M. PARSONS,
w. r. HEPBURN,
J. w. ROWTON.
For Congressman,
JOHN 7. MORRISON.
For Supreme Court Justice,
EDGAR G. STEELE.
For Governor,
d. w. STAMFORD.
For Lieutenant Governor,
A. a. CRANE.
Eor Secretary of State,
M. PArRIE.
For State Auditor,
HARRY J. SYMS.
For State Treasurer,
GEORGE w. KESTER.
For Attorney General,
GEORGE E. GRAY.
For Supt. of Public instruction,
MISS JESSIE RILEY.
For Mine Inspector,
ROBERT BELL.
Comfy Ticket.
For State Senator,
". F. WHITAKER.
For Representatives,
GEO. c. THOMPSON,
CARRIE Iceberg.
K. WANEMAKER.
For Sheriff.
EDWIN DOUST.
For Assessor,
HERBERT ORVIS.
For Treasurer,
FRANK O. HILL.
For Probate Judge,
A. w. POST.
For County Attorney,
r. T. MORGAN.
For Supt. of Public Instruction
r. G. EGBERS.
For Surveyor,
WILLIAM ASHLEY.
For Coroner,
DR.. JOHN BUSBY.
For. Commissioners.
Dist &c. B. KING.
Dist. 2.-R. c. THOMPSON.
Dist 3.-GEO. H. ROSS.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-06-27
The Presidency,

There will be universal satisfaction
at Admiral Dewey's announcement that
he is no longer candidate for Presi.
dent. When, in innOcently announcing
himself candidate, he described the
presidency as an easy office, he showed
his Ignorance of it; but he repeats that
error when in Withdrawing his name he
remarks that Presidents are mot chosen
by the people, but by few political
leaders,"
The fact that Dewey's candidacy
never aroused any enthusiasm o. APP
proval in any section was conclusive
evidence that the people have their own
well founded views on the subject, in
dependent of the men active in political
management, ''the politicians" and,
Dewey not being favored, that the gem
eral estimate of the office, and of quail
fcations for it, is high,
Presidential candidates are nomin-
ated by party delegates meeting in con-
vention; but no man was ever nomin-
ated except on the belief that he pos
sessed popular strength. The people
nominate just as much as they elect.
And they know it.-New York Sun.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-06-27

these editorial notices is by the Bur-
lington Ne,os which, among other
things, says:
The course OF events has been such that
1t Is now as certain as sunrise that W. w.
Stickney OF Ludlow will. unopposed, re-
ceive the Republican nomination for Gov
ernor at next weeks State convention.
This is especially gratifying to Mr.. Stick
ney's Burlington friends, who gave him
such a magnificent endorsement four years
ago, when the result Of our city caucus gave
his canvass such tremendous boom.
Mr.. Stickney is fine representative OF
the younger element OF the Republican par
ty OF Vermont. He will come to the COVER
norship we'll equipped for the place by life
long knowledge OF Vermont, its conditions
and Its needs, a wide acquaintance through
out the State, long and successful expert
ence in public life, thorough knowledge
OF men and affairs, and marked intellectual
ability and spirit Of independence and
self-reliance. We predict for him an adj
ministration that will reflect honor on the
State and credit on himself. We congrstu-
late people and candidate.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-06-27
The Republican Platform.

Any person reasonably familiar with
the course of political events and dis
cussions during the past four years
would have q pretty clear idea OF the
statement of principles and purposes
the delegates to the Republican nation
al convention would adopt. The best
idea of their platform, their best enun-
citation of principles and policies, is
found in the denomination of Presi-
dent McKi ley. The formal restate-
ment of the party's creed, at Philadel.
phia, embodies pardonabe reference
to the fulilment of the party's pledges
of 1896, the full return of the promised
prosperity that should follow the &C.
ceptance of Republican policies by the
people of the country at the last ma
tional election, in the domains of
finance and economics.
President McKinley's administration,
as matter OF course, is endorsed, and
renewed allegiance is pledged to the
principle of the gold standard and to
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-06-27
Argus Logic.

The Montpelier Aagus is responsible
for the statement that 'The whole
country waited for prosperity after
Mckinley took his seat. 1t waited in
vain for months and months. 1t has
not seen it yet" 1t then goes into a
process of reasoning which if applied to
other subjects would show with equal
certainty that the world is fiat, that the
sun rises in the west and sets in the
north, that yellow dog is really a
spring chicken, that the Br, an party is
In the majority in Vermont and that
the Argus is safe political prophet.
But everybody is too busy at present
to read the illusions of Bryanite pes
simist.-Northheld News.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-06-27
The Census and the SenatOrship.

General Grout has said, regarding
the selection of census enumerators in
Hartford, that he and Senator Ross
looked over the applications for the Of
fee, and, to settle the matter of a
choice from the several applicants, sent
for the test schedules. When these
were produced and examined at was
clear to them," General Grout says,
"who should be appointed" and Peck
and Wheeler were then recommended.
The question is, What legal right
had Ross and Grout to interfere in the
appointment of enumerators at alp The
law imposes on the supervisors of dis
tricts the designation of suitable per-
sons to be employed, with the consent
of the director of the census, as emu
merators within their respective dis
tricts. After that Supervisor Gates
in the district of Vermont, had appoint
ed Stevens and Darrah enumerators
for Hartford, and it was clear that
these men were of unquestioned fitness
for the work, why do Ross and Grout,
as the latter says, go to the directors
office in Washington and secure the
rejection of the supervisors appoint
ments and the substitution of others
who are partisans of General Grout,
and were recommended for appoint
ment because they would be faithful
to his interests in return for their ap-
pointment"2
A similar case comes up here in
Washington county. An enumerator,
who was non-partisan and of unques-
toned fitness, was appointed by Super
visor Gates for a certain town, but the
appointment was recalled by orders
from Washington and Grout parti-
san substituted, and he has been
mingling Grout politics with the per-
Torrance OF his duties in his town.
The facts in this case have recently
been stated in this paper, and there are
veracious reports OF others in other
parts of the second district.
BY what right do Senators and Rep
resentatives in Washington interfere
in the business of the census taking in
Vermont, and employ its machinery
for the advancement of personal ends?
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-06-27
Death Of Judge Thompson.

A bright star has act. Laforrest Fl.
Thompson was in the foremost rank Of
the able and brilliant men of Vermont.
His death is serious blow to the State,
detriment to the best interests Of the
people at large, and an irreparable loss
to thu bar and court of which he was
shining ornament.
In the public life Of the State Judge
Thompson had been conspicuous for
over twenty years. He had, won dis
tinction in both houses of the Legis-
lature, but for his services on the bench
he will be longest and best remember
ed. His capacity for clear thinking
amounted to intuition, his strength of
analysis drew the dividing line unmis-
takably between truth and error, and
his powers of exposition let the light of
day in upon the questions that had en-
gagged his thoughts.
TO the restraint, by legal as well as
moral means, of the traffic in intoxi,
eating liquors Judge Thompson had
rendered inestimable service. Right
minded on the subject, he had employ
ed his powers effectively for the en-
forcement of the laws regulating the
sale of liquor and the punishment of
the violators Of those laws with the
same impartiality that was observed in
the case of the violation of other laws.
When he came to the bench there
had been for years culpable laxity in
the administration of the prohibitory
code. The public conscience had been
outraged by the immunity of offenders
against it's provisions. The prime re-
sponsibility for this scandalous state of
affairs had been laid close to the thresh-
hold of the judges of the court. Judge
Thompson instituted a new order OF
things. Complainants and prosecuting
attorneys found in him the ally the law
intended every judge should be.
There was an end of the failure OF
juries to convict under indisputable ev.
idence of guilt, and judges ceased, by
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-06-27

Infamous SANDERS" is the some
what red-headed Characterization the
Herald and Ne,cs of Randolph makes
of the reports of recent doings at Ran
dolph in politics and finance. The
contemporary strives to make it appear
that in morals and decorum the can.
vass against Col. Kimball, and the eau
Gus in which it eliminated, were as
clean and decorous as an orthodox
prayer meeting. Over against his at.
tempt at washing is placed the
veracious reports of many citizens Of
the highest standing and credibility in
Randolph.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-06-27

the chancering of bonds and similar
acts of mistaken leniency, to encourage
disregard for law. The same rules of
evidence that were applied to other
criminal cases were applied to prosecu-
tons under the liquor code, and when
the evidence was conclusive the plain
ness and directness of Judge Thomp-
sons charge left a juryman only an OPP
ton between doing his duty with strict
fidelity to his oath, or of enduring the
pains and penalties, here and hereafter,
of willing and wilful perjury. Only a
juryman with conscience scared as
with hot iron could escape from the
responsibility the presiding Judge load
ed upon him to return verdict in &C.
cordance with the sworn evidence in
case, whatever might be his opinion Of
the law under which the offender was
arraigned.
The people of the State will regard
with peculiar and genuine sorrow
the untimely end of so useful life.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-06-27
the policy of protection. In the mat
ter of trusts the resolutions declare:


ter of trusts the resolutions declare:
We recognize the reoessity and propriety
OF the honest cooperation OF capital to meet
new business conditions and especially to
extend our rapidly increasing trade, but
condemn all conspiracies and combinations
intended to restrain business and create
monopolies, to limit production or control
prices, and favor such legislation as will eff
fectively restrain and prevent all such
abuses, protect and promote COMPETE
ton and secure the rights of the producers,
the laborers and all engaged in industry
and commerce.
The recovery Of the foreign carrying
trade by rebuilding, through fostering
legislation, the nations merchant navy,
the building, ownership and control Of
the isthmian canal, are specially advo-
Gated. The protection of American
trade relations with China, by the ad-
ministration, is commended and it's
course in respect of the peace conference
at the Hague andsits offer of friendly in
PREVENTION between Great Britain and
the South African Republics are APP
proved.
In respect of the responsibilities ris-
ing out Of the victories in the Spanish
war, no other course but that pursued
by the administration was possible, and
it will receive the undoubted approval
of the American people. The largest
measure Of self-government consistent
with the welfare of the unorganized
populations of the new possessions shall
be secured to them by law. To Cuba
the pledge of independence and self
government will be performed.
Upon its history and this declaration
of principles and policies, the Republic
can party confidently invokes the con-
siderate and approving judgment of
the American people.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-06-27
FREE PARDON,

WASHINGTON, June 2l.-The text of
President McKinley's amnesty procla-
nation is made public today in Ma
Mia and Washington simultaneously.
1t is issued by Gen. Macarthur and is
done by direction of the President.
The proclamation gives free pardon
to all Filipinos who have participated
in the rebellion against the United
States the only condition being that
they take the oath of allegiance and
acknowledge the sovereignty of the
United States. IL excludes no one ex-
cept those who violated the laws of
war. The proclamation, the secretary
says. will speak for itself and will 90
into effect Immediately.
A cable from Manila says prominent
Filipino leaders are greatly pleased, as
they believe under the amnesty they
can bring about the surrender of Agui-
naldo who, they declare, is ready and
willing to consider the peace platform
adopted by the Filipino leaders with
few insignificant exceptions.
Several meetings of the leaders were
held quietly in Manila last week. They
are encouraged by the progress they
are making with the natives and au-
thorities here. An important meeting
has been held today, at which the am
nesty decree was read. 1t is the con-
sensus of opinion of the foreigners, the
better class of the Filipinos and the
Spaniards that Aguinaldo will be in
Manila shortly as the result of the de-
cree and of the negotiations of the
Buencamino party.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-06-27
Dillingham; candidacy was presented
and very enthusiastically adopted.

Dillingham; candidacy was presented
and very enthusiastically adopted.
The confident expressions OF repre-
sentative men from all parts of the
west side indicate that every county in
that district will elect Dillingham; Sena-
tors. In the second district Washing
ton, Windsor and Windham, having
seven Senators, will unquestionaby de-
clare for Dillingham;; Orange county
people, by large majority, with equal
certainty, favor the election of Mr..
Dillingham;, and their preference ought
to find expression in their senatorial
nominations. Orange county ought not
to be considered even doubtful or de-
batable territory. The county has two
Senators. Caledonia (two), Orleans
(two), and Essex Gomez, are conceded
to General Grout. The west side
counties have l6 Senators, the east
side IA. Mr.. Dillingham; may, there
fore, reckon with confidence on the
votes of 25 of the 30 members of the
Senate. The same signs point to de-
cisive majority in the House OF Rep
resentatives.
Since the foregoing was written news
has been received that at the Windsor
county convention today three Dillin g.
ham Senators were nominated.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-06-27
The GOyernOrship.

One by one the Republican newspa-
pers of the State have been printing
cordial and appreciative editorial en-
dorsements of the candidacy of w. w.
Stickney for the office of Governor.
The distinguishing feature of these ex-
pressions of approval is their warmth
and sincerity, and so they are doubly
satisfactory to the recipient and those
who stood by him in the hot campaign
OF 1896. One of the latest and best OF
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-06-27
The Senatorial Situation,

The Republicans of Addison county
held their convention on Tuesday and
nominated two candidates for the office
OF State Senator, who favor the cleo
ton of w. p. Dillingham; to the United
States Senate. The candidates nomin-
ated are Wallace N. Hill of Starksboro
and DIR. E. o. Porter OF Cornwall.
There was strong sentiment for
Governor Dillingham; in the nominat-
ing speeches, and to clinch and put on
record the convention's evident prefer
ence in the matter of the United States
senatorship, a resolution endorsing Mr..
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-06-27
That st, Adams Labor Meeting.

In the Messenger of Wednesday
evening Fuller G. Smith of st. Adams
makes his statement OF the facts of the
meeting of the ST.. Adams working
men, which had been reported in the
Free Press of Monday, and reprinted
from that paper by the WATcHMAN
AND JOURNAL.
The st. Adams Messenger underv
took, somewhat ardently, to discredit
the report Of the meeting, representing
it as largely the creation of Fuller G..
Smiths fancy, the meeting a put up
job, it's chief actor a man of straw to
be knocked down in the interest of Mr..
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-06-27

Brandon elected seven delegates to
the first district convention last even
ing. They were uninstructed, but pri-
marily they are for their county's first
choice, Col. Baker; secondarily, they
are for Gov. Page. Stamford in Ben
nington county chooses delegates favor
ing Page, after paying their county
candidate, Mr.. Batchelder, the compli-
ment of vote.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-06-27

One dollar if one bottle of Smiths
Green Mountain Renovator does not
benefit you in case you are troubled
with any. blood disorder, chronic rheu-
matism or neuralgia affections. 1t is
endorsed by the best physicians in the
country and is warranted to do what is
claimed for it. G. Blakely, W. K. Ter
rill & Co.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-06-27

All who suffer from piles will he glad to
learn that DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve will
give them instant and permanent relief. 1t
will cure eczema and all skin diseases. Be-
ware of counterfets. w. e. TerrilI 81 Co,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-06-27

We haven't read today's papers but
we shall be surprised If Mr.. Alfred
Austin hasn't published another joy
dripping ode. His materials are all at
tand. There is stanza something
like this:
with magic brush, Historic.
Paint me the bright, white Gloria
or the taking OF Pretoria
Victoria, o, Victoral
Victoria, r. I.i'
He can't miss it.-New York Sun.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-06-27

When you need medicine you should
get the best that money can buy, and
experience proves this TO be Hoods
Sarsaparilla.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-06-27

'Tisn't safe to be a day without DR..
Thomas Eclectric Oil in the house. Never
can tell what moment an accident is going
to happen.
The Coconino sun., 1900-06-02
MOOUl CEREMONIES.
The Snake Dance is Not the Only Inter-
 es,ing Event on the Calendar.

Dr. J. Walter Fewkes, in his recent lecture before the University EXten- sion Association, stated that the Muqui Indians have many ceremonies during the year and the noted Snake Dance, which attracts so many visitors. is by no means the chief event They have so many ceremonies that it amounts 10 an almost continuous performance.
 What Dr.. Fewkes described as the most elaborate dramatic entertain ment witnessed during his seven months at Tusayan was the regular March corn-pantng ceremony. Six teen days before the date set for this show corn was planted in many boxes, since kept warm in the underground vaults of the priests. When the ap- pointed day arrived the young plants were uprooted and stuck into the tops of many inverted cones nodded of clay to represent corn hills. On the night of the performance all of the villagers gathered in the snbterranean cham bers, each with blazing fire built in in the center of its floor. In the dun geon like apartment where the doctor witnessed the show the anxiety of the impatient spectators was relieved by a rap upon the hatchway and the drop ping therefrom of a ball of "sacred meal" Immediately two priests made the chamber utterly dark by screening off the glare of the fire with tive blankets. A procession of men was then heard descending ladder from above, and making nasty preparations in vacant end of the room. At a giv' en signal the uncOvcring of the fire revealed to the spectators wide screen of cotton cloth held to the cell
 ing by two priests. Thirty or forty o