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The Blackfoot Newzs PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY. PERCY JONES, PUBLISHER. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION : One Year.... Six Months.. Three Months $3.00 1.75 1.00 Advertising rates furnished on application. Entered at the postoffiee at Blaekfoot, Idaho, for transmission as second class mail matter BLACKFOOT, IDAHO, DECEMBER 24, IMS. Dangerous Breakers Ahead. The Democracy of Idaho won a magnificent victory at the November «lection. It wrested the electoral vote pf the state from the Republicans ; it reduced their majority of 1890 fully , 50 per cent and divided county officers with them to every county. This is a magnificant showing. It should keep the members of the party in closest touch and harmonv for 1894, and. under these circumstances, should en courage the strongest hopes for a com plete victory in that year. Ordinarily The News would be full of hope, full of encouragement, but it imagines it hears the hoarse mut terings of distant thunder, that it sees signs of cloud bursts which may de moralize the party, if not distroy all the good effects that have come to it from its own gains^ in the state and from the great national victory. There are signs of trouble over the control and distribution of the federal patron age due the state, which, if it comes, will incite a more disastrous war in the party ranks than would be waged in fighting the common enemy. It will be a wedge to split the party in a manner that long years cannot bring the parta together and cement them again. Such_a warfare would be of a strict ly personal character and the crimi nations and recriminations attempted would make the names of tbe partic ipants forcing it a byword in tbe mouth of all good people. That side will go down beneath the depths of resurrection, That side will be buried from party influence and party dicta tion forever. The wisdom of the party should be invoked to keep down this trouble. Let the right prevail it matters not what individual member or members may suffer. Let there be that touch of members and that harmony m the ranks that should follow snch a victo ry as was gained in November and all will be well; without them all the glory won may go down in the break as er er». "Offensive Partisanship." There is one thing which The Re public believes the country''may con fidently expect of Mr. Cleveland's second administration and that is a refusal to repeat t &« "offensive par tisan" pretext for the removal of Re publican officeholders. Such a course is not consistent with the quality of sturdy and courageous conviction which has generally characterized Mr. Cleveland's public life. We may be sure that he was led into it in the beginning through a desire to meet, as far as possible, the views of his party, and to avoid the dismissal of officials in a manner that might leave in the public mipd a suspicion as to their competency or integrity. The charge of "offensive partisanship" came into use for the donble purpose of satisfying the demands of Democrats of the Marcy school and of relieving competent officers forced out of the public service of any suspicion affect ing their charactei as officials men. or as The motive was good but the suits were deplorable. In eveiy com munity where an effort was marie to remove men from office as "offensive partisans" it made of other men, oth erwise reputable, the veriest ferrets and Paul Prys. It transformed candid and honorable people into spies and informers. It alienated men who, although political antagonists, had always maintained feeling of personal regard and respect for each other. Its effect was wholly bad and with out a redeeming feature unless the installation of some hungry person eager to get at the flesh pots that he could not await the decent order of «eyepts can be called one. re so =* —T— CLOTHING Come and Largest stock and best fitting goods in tbe market, examine our stock and prices. See our big line of Underwear. p. BUNTING db CO. t <t. • a it , , We may well believe that such a demoralizing system will not again be tolerated by the President. He will take one of two courses. Either be will make a clean sweep as immediate as it will be clean, or he will appoint Democrats to all the offices within his gift as fast as the commissions of the Republican incumbents expire. Neith er of these courses would be resented by his party, or, we believe, by the country at large.—Republic. Governor McConnell can strength en bis administration materially by patting good men, and only good men, at the head and in management of the public institutions of the state. And more that, such men will lift from his shoulders a heavy burden of care and responsibility. The News believes that it will be counted the proudest act of his life by the governor to give the state an hon orable and satisfactory administra tion, and that all bis efforts will be turned in that direction, agement of state institutions often leave stains upon administrations that are wiped out only by the rust of time, but we trust no stains from that source will trouble Governor McCon nell. Bad man More money has already been paid out in creating the worlds fair than the directors thought would be neces sary to complete it when congress voted to send the exposition to Chicago. Ten million dollars was thought to be the limit then. Auditor Ackerman's report just issued shows that the expenditure« to Dec. 1 have been $12,460,235.61. have been $13,229,451.78 The avai - able balance on band Dec. 1, was $636,068.33, about enough to lost two The receipts weeks at the present rate of expendi tures. But the souvenir coins are coming soon, and the directors have nearly 42,000,000 yet in exposition bonds from which no cash has been received, so the machinery will be kept well lubricated. New York, Dec. 18.—The Press made a poll of the Democratic mem bers of the next Congress, and finds 164 in favor of the prompt repeal of the present tariff law, and 134 favor radical repeal; in favor of tbe repeal of the silver laws, 133, and 101 want free silver bills. There are 94 in favor of an extra session of Congress, and 54 against The Southern, Western and Pacific Coast Democrats are radi cal in their views, while New York and Eastern members are more con servative. The magnetic statesman James G. Blaine is believed to be on his death bed. If Washington advices report his case correctly he may lay down his armor at any moment; while the merry Christmas bells are chiming; "Peace on earth, good will to men," or his spark of life may go out with the old year. Few American citizens have commanded more universal re spect than Mr. Blajpe and a few of those who quit work beforp him will live longer in the memory of his countrymen. A terrific snow prevailed Wednes day throughout Oregon and Washing ton. In the Sound . country the fall was over 20 inches. A oood many Democrats in Idaho would like to hang up their stockings if they thought Mr. Cleveland would pass this way during the holidays. Nohth Carolina wiH send one Republican congressman to the next Congress and only one. His name is Thomas Settle, son of the laU Judge Thomas Settle so long and well-Enown in the politics of that state. Young Settle is only 28 years old, having been born since the dose of the civil war. It hardly seems possible that Old Time has been so swift in his flight that one born since the way should occupy a seat in the next Congress. By what appears to be an author itative statement from the East, Sena tor John G. Carlisle, of Kentucky, is to fill the portfolio of the treasury in Mr. Cleveland's cabinet Idaho Dem ocrats will say amen to that appoint ment Senator Fred T. Dubois will spend the holidays at Key West Florida, with the Senate Committee on Immi gration. The object of this visit of the committee is to take steps to pre vent the bringing of cholera into this country through that port All Boise Citt is talking dia monds, if all its citizens do not wear them. The next best thing to owning a dia mond is talking about it and wishing you owned it. Well, that's some comfort - The News is confidently looking for great movements in railroad cir cles and a great building boom of roads in 1893. For the faith that is in ns for this prophecy we will speak when the holidays are gone. Despatches from Boise City toll of numerous recommendations Governor Willey will make to the legislature, but if that body docs not pay any more attention to his recommenda tions than voters did to his election proclamation the governor will be as uncomfortable as Moses was when the candle was blown oat. The idea is popular thgt whenever sickness seizes an aged person there is greater danger than when the same malady attacks a person of middle life. A surgical operation of the major character performed upon one who has reached the allotted three score and ten disappoints no one if it proves fatal. It is not long since Sir George Humphrey of Cambridge in vestigated this subject and found as a result that the recuperatiye powers of those long past middle life were very great. He was surprised at the many striking instances of the rapid healing of ulcers, wounds and fractures in the aged. There is much in this to courage the aged who are sick or who have postponed necessary surgical treatment for no other reason than because of their burden of years. An aged tree will generali thrive uuder careful pruning. en A law to restrict immigration to the healthy, moral and industrious classes of Europeans will be passed SOOll. the steamship companies will object. Only a few capitalists and DELI.YQUEST KOTIER. THE RIVERSIDE DITCH COMPANY. Location of principal place of business, Blacktoot. Idaho. Notice—There Is delinquent upon the follow ing described stock on account of assessment levied on the 5th day of November, MU, the several amount« «et opposite the names of tbe reHpective aha reholders as follows : W. H. Horton 100 shares And In accordance with law. so many shares or each parcel or sueb stock as may bo necessary, will be sold at the office of the secretary in Black foot, Idaho, on the 3d duy of January, I mu, atJo'clock p. in., of such day to pay delinquent assessment thereon, to gether with tue cost of advertising and ex penses of the sale. Asyfum, Blaekfoot Idaho. " Y * »10.00 . Jso. w. (livaits, Bee. Riverside DReb Co. Do you want something elegant for the Holidays? b t. b. cordaN. The New Jeweler at Pocatello, Can Sell you H-+++++*+*+ + +++ +++-rr Elegant Watches, Diamonds, Fine Silverware Choice Jewelry.! t P H k O Î E L + S I D N A Y He is carrying a Handled only by the best Jewelers. ALL Kl>l>S OP REPAIRING NEATLY AND PROMPTLY DONE. STORE IN Post-office Building, Pocatello. - Idaho. Notice of Assessment. CORBETT SLOUGH DITCH COMPANY. Location of tu principal place of butine«« Blaekfoot, Idaho. Notice in hereby given that at a meeting of the board of director* held on Friday the 2nd December, 1882. an a*«e*Minent of ÎU cent« per share was levied *»n the capital stock of the corporation, payable January 2nd. IHJB, to H. C. Dippel, secretary at bis office in Mlackront, Idaho. Any stock upon which this assessment be unpaid on Monday the 2nd day of January, KM, wHl be delinquent and advertl«»*! for sale at public auction, and unto«« paymeot before, enough of each parcel of stock sold on Wednesday the? 25th day of January. I*«, to pay said asaessmeut with coat of ad vertising and expense of sale. I« made Will |M) H C D1PPBL. Secretary Corbett Slough Ditch Company. Blaekfoot, Idaho. December ltth, levs. THE GRAEHL. (b. a. jenne, manager.) Everything New and First-Class. Commercial Trade a Specialty. Good Sample Rooms. Rptcs Moderate Idaho Falls, Idaho. Holiday Goods! Holiday Goods! Wsiton k Curl hsro the LARGEST STOCK Ever carried by any firm in tbe State. Everything Needed Holidays, ÏHL Christmas Trees Or For Home Decorations Nor Tl,e Place vour orders with them and they will be promptly filled. Remember the address WALTON & CURL, IDAHO, P0C4TELL0, W. A, BULL, The Blaekfoot Live Merchant, IS TO THE FRONT Open and Ready for Business, WITH HIS KEEN TOMAHAWK CDitiw ail Mil bis Stt of Geioml Hercbaidiss to EASTERN PRICES. I will take the Farmers Produce at ("ash Prices, in Exchange for Merchandise. Leave home no more to buy your goods but and examine mv stock and prices and I am sure you will be respected. I am as ever yours Hungry for Trade. W. A. BULL call We arc here and hare come to stay. THE FERNISH DRUG STORE (SECOND DOOR SOUTH OF REEVES HOTEL.) is the Place to Bur Yoce DRUGS AT LIVING PRICES. Opposition is the life of trade, and If you witnt a good thing to »lay With you, patronize it You will always find in stock Stationery, Pure Drugs, Chemicals, Drug Sundries, Toilet Articles, Perfumes, Patent Medicines. Paints, Oils, Colors, Paint Brushes, Choice Cigars, Smoking and Chewing Tobacco All Kinds of WINKS and LIQUORS for Medicinal Purposes Only. PRESCRIPTIONS a SPECIALTY. Compounded Day or Night Call and be Convinced. W. A. DODGE, M. I), office in Drug Store. Calls answered dsy or night <W! COIÆE TTS. #■ The undersigned have opened a -Dü And are prepared to treat our friends and patrons to ths best in the markets. And to the delicacies of the season. Try <is and see how nicely we will serve you. SIMMONS & SMITH. ■W9W** » KTUH AI CNF mg for breath, seeming ns if each mja f| WfiWÊ P® SwE. one would be vour last, you have IrfeiW fcj easy and vou fcVnTlf wh *n the spasm Is broken, the breathing become« « y xh«h,Lu.* i an ?' merc V had unloosed the Iron grasp of the fmerrt oT DrÄfllAsÄref"! " f >' 0l;r Bf* will be when vou-have used n few Aoho,. H/- as T.''I'«ALENE and It has cured you of tsro gmaa graa ■■•i'SUpSr Asthma. We mail to any Asthma sufferer a trial bottle §jL®ï few ths! 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