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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07
A hard Wan 10 write About.

All his life the poet Whittier, has
been noted for mis- excessive shyness
and modesty SO extreme as TO raise
suspicion Of affectation in some
minds. A recent news item says that
;. 4. Pickard. editor Of the Portland
(Me.) Transcript whose wife is a
niece OF Whittier. is preparing a BIZ
ography OF the Quaker poet with the
consent and assistance of the latter.
The assistance is OF doubtful value,
however Whittier's diffidence and mod
esty being great obstacles to progress.
No sooner is he lead TO revert. by the
most aoroit questioning. something OF
interest regarding his early life and
subsequent career than he interposes
a gentle remonstrance. as. but
would not mention that if / were
thee. " or that is Of no Importance,
think. " and SO the biographers' task
is not an easy one.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07

4 delegate 10 the Baptist association
tod inc following snake story: lie
ANA his uncle were sitting by creek
tide, 10 The state Of kentucky. fishing.
uud we're surprised by seeing a black
SNAKE dash out OF thickeL and run
ming 10 "A Weed standing near them
bite n leaf from 1t and quickly return.
This he cid several times when. their
curiosity being excited, they followed
him 10 sec what he meant by such
strange conduct ana found him en-
gagged in fearful fight with mecca
sln several times his own size.
As often as his antagonist succeeded
in biting him he ran 10 the weed for
h,s anuuoie. ana was at him again.
Al length the uncle pulled un ana re-
moved tie weed 10 see what the snake
would DO. He soon came again. and.
iiudins his remedy gone. he looked
eagerly from side 70 side a perfect
picture OF despair. and fell stone dead
on the spot The moccasiu, already
badly disabled, they dispatched. -
Crawford (Ga,) Herald.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07
EtnIkY eonner cnin

In Alaska thin copper plates beaten
into the form OF shield are money.
They are often painted or etched, and
they are kept by The rich old Indian
bondholders in q special room and Of
fered food NJ times. Dnels are fought
with them in strange way. II ma
tive has been insulted. instead OF
breaking his enemy's head with clun.
he goes 70 his own bank and breaks
up copper or two The man who in
suited him must co the same or lose
rams. Some OF the coppers are three
feet long.
Copper currency is also used in the
DARK Continent The pieces are in
the form Of a ST. Andrew cross. cast by
the natives and very heavy. They
used 10 De valued al slave. Traders
were not able TO counterfeit these
bulky pennies so as 10 deceive the
sharp eye Of the Africans. --Philadcl-
phia Press.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07
HIS SALARY WAS NOT RAISED.
The Proprietor Wanted 60 no the Proper
Thlng. but Was Afraid.

me proprietor wanted TO DO the Proper
q Thlng. but was Afraid.
Yes. said the gray-haired. kindly
looking old man thoughtfully. II
thought OF promoting James and In
crcasing his salary He has been ex-
coedingly faithful But I'm afraid
can't do Il. Poor boy! His family
physician says that he has some heart
trouble and that any surprise or undue
excitement would kill him.
ia Il as bad as thnt?" asked the
cashier
Indeed Il is, said the gray-haired
old man with sigh I'm sorry for
the poor lad, but don't see what I
can do.
We'll. II he's doomed TO an early
grave. said the cashier slowly. the
least We can do is TO see that he dies
happy"
Yes that's all there is left, !" nc
quicsced the proprietor.
And from what know OF James :"
continued che cashier, The couldn't
die happier death than one caus,--
by promotion and an increase Of sal
ary."
do you really think sop" asked
the kindly old man, interestedly. I'D
like TO do nice thing for James. "
'tOh, I'm sure of Il. II II killed
him, he'd die with a smile on his lips,
perfectly happy and at peace with the
world.
The old man reused himself after
moments thought and slowly shook
his head and said;
mo; I'd like TO do the proper thing
for James, but / haven't much con-
fidence In that doctor, TIN afraid he
doesn't know his business. Wen let
Il go for tho present. Chicago Trib-
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07

Inflicted by the dread Torquemada have
abominable prototypes In the shape OF
chronic rheumatism and neuralgia Attack
these hgonizing complaints before they
reach the chronic stage with the superb
blood tdepurent Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters, which will assuredly expel their Virus
20 encourage the growth OF incipient rheu-
matlsm, which rapidly tightens Its grip upon
the system. IL is the very octopus Of dis
dreadful tentacles. BE prompt, therefore,
take time by the foreiOck. always remem-
Dering that both rheumatism and govt, close
relatives, are dangerous as well as painful.
DeDll1ty.chills, fever, bilious remittent, dys-
pepsla. constipation, liver complaint, nerv-
tiers. Appetite and the ability to sleep well
are improved by Il.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07
ORIGIN OF oArHs.
IL Was Ceremony OF Great soiemnIty
aud Elaboration.


aud Elaboration.
The oath was originally an appeal
TO divine authority TO ratify an asser.
ton. The old Greek gods swore by
the Styx, and Jehovah is represented
IN the early books OF the bible as
swearing by himself. there being none
higher. The form Of an oath among
the Hebrews was: by the God of
Abraham, > God do so unto me, - and
God knoweth" In Assam and In
India. two persons desiring To take an
oath. or affirm with great so,emnity,
take fowl or dog, one by its head.
the other by It's tall. The Ostyaks OF
Siberia swear by the head OF a bear
making motion with the Jaws, and
expressing hope that they may be
devoured II they speak falsely.
In ancient times IL was considered
essential TO the validity OF an oath that
the witness should hold something In
his hand, or place IL upon some object
OF great sanctity. With the Jews il
was the book OF the law, which, no
doubt led 10 tho use Of the bible In
christian courts Of justice. The Be
douin Arabs have. from the most re-
mote period. used various forms OF id
Duration. One Of these was by the
Temple" another. still ia use. Is as
follows: The person taking the oath
takes hold OF the middle pole of the
tent and swears by the .,lifo" OF the
tent and lis owner. Mohammed swors
by the setting Of the stars. most
poetical oath, though hardly so mag
nlfieent as the olt-Quoted adjurgation
Of William the Conqueror. who swore
by the splendor OF God
The Roman oath Of olden times was
made with great solemnity and elabor-
alton, says the ST. Louis Republic. In
Roman mythology Juno, making a
promise 10 sleep, strengthened IL by
taking the heavens In one hand and
the earth In the other Greeks and
Romans swore by their gods. by the
Siyx by Olympus. by hell. by their
sacred springs wells and rivers. and
by tho sun and the moon. Their oaths
were Of much value and meaning dur
Ing the early days Of the Republic. but
worthless after they became corrupt.
Oaths lost their sanctity and became
colloquial or proiane at very early
time among the jews Greek ladies
sgoro dainiily by Venus. Diana and
Juno. and nov and then by some male
god whose name was frequently taken
10 vain by their liege lords. The
French monnrchs toe, had their own
peculiar forms Of oaths.
Louis TX. so deyout IN his old age
swore by Code resurrection. Charles
VIII. swore by the light OF God.
Louis NIL. who wcll merited the title
Father Of his People, treated the
Deity with less familiarity. When he
desired 10 emphasize an assertion he
simply said: May the devil carry mo
of Charles TX. satisfied his morbid
desire for some form OF profanity By
saying: By the head % God. or by
Gods death. Henry w. also had
two oaths with which he freely pune
iua,od his conversation. One was.
,Jarmdien" (May deny God), and
the other was. by the belly Of Girls. "
81. Girls was the god OF drunkards.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07
wand Alyvnyn Know.

A Western divine has been giving
some moral advice to his son. who is
about to enter upon q business career
Ia New York. lit is always wicked
10 ilght my son, and as u christian
minister / warn you against 1t; but at
the same time II you over find your
aen In a flRht--fnd yourself say,
vita no way out--see that the right
man q whipped "ISut how shall l
knowP Who 10 the right man, fatherP"
.The other.p
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07
Tha rrohIom solved.

A milkman died, leaving behind
him three sons and seventeen cows
the latter to be divided amongst the
former In these proportions;--The cid
est was TO have half, tho second a
third. and the youngest u ninth. No
COW 10 be divided. But two into Sow
enteen won't 60 nor three nor nine.
So the brothers were puzzled, and
went to a lawyer Borrow COW, ="
said the lawyer ''thon divide the lot
and you will find the borrowed COW
over" They did this and returned
the borrowed COW.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07

The painting OF hand on the houses
in Tunis, Algiers and other oriental
countries is not wholly Jewish Gus
TOM but is common to the natives OF
all. IL is always an emblem of good
luck, and in Syria, also in Naples. is
a charm against the evil eye. Hands
arranged in the form OF branch are
merely an aesthetic form OF the charm.
The reason Jews paint hands on their
walls at the time Of the passover is
because at that season OF the year
their houses are renovated inside and
out
Captain Candar remarks that the
hand charm was used by the Phoni-
clans, and that it occurs on yotine
steles at Carthage, whence il is sup
posed TO have spread to neighboring
cities and countries. Hands are found
painted on the walls OF ST. Sophia at
Constantinople; are common all over
India (the hand in that country being
supposed to be that OF Swa. The
same curious charm is found In vari-
Gus parts of Ireland and in the Moor
ish temples in southern Spain. -Ex-
change.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07
"AMoa0 THE ozARKSU

Is the title OF an attractive and highly
interesting book issued by the Passen-
gor department of the Kansas City,
TT Scott g. Memphis, r. r Co. The
book pertains entirely 20 Embarrassing
in that great fruit belt OF America, the
southern slope Of tho Ozarks, and with
prove OF value not only to fruit-grow-
ers, but to every farmer and home
seeker In other States, looking for a
farm and home.
The book will be mailed free. Ad-
dress ]. 4. LOCKWOOD.
Kansas City, Mo,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07
u. ExccIlent onnIitien

Commend to public approval the Cal
ifornia fruit remedy Syrup OF Figs. 1t
is pleasing 10 the eye and TO the taste,
ana by gently acting on the kidneys
liver and bowls it cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually thereby promoting the
health ana comfort of all who use it.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07

The only one ever printed. Can you iud the
wordl Each week, a different inch display is
published in this paper. There are no two
words alike in either ad., except One word.
This word viii be found in the adj for Dr.
harter's Iron Tonic, Little Liver Pills and
trade mark. Read the ad, carefully and when
you find the word, send It TO them and they
will return you a book, beautiful Autographs
and sample free.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07
An Ideal D.sert.

1t might be said that the tornado
del Muerto is the ideal desert OF the
world. In no other OF the earth's
most fearful wastes can be found such
natural conditions OF ideal horror.
Even the mirage. tempter OF the dying
travellers despair reaches more ex-
traordinary development there than
anywhere else. On any fine day-and
In that region all days are fine, be-
cause there is no rain-oue can be-
hold in the Colorado desert where
all Is hopeless misery around, beauti-
ful lakes tempting verdure and even
towns with houses and churches with
IN distances apparently small. Be-
yond all other characteristics this des-
err possesses that Of the picturesque.
For the aesthetic who can live on pict-
ures II should be an ideal abode. He
would never be fatigued. because the
strange phantasmagoria is endlessly
changing. Washington Star.
Z. b. wALTHALL & Co, Druggists.
Horse Cave, KY, says; "Hallis Catarril
Cure" cures every one that takes it.n Sold
by Druggists, 55c
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07
The smallest is the best

me smallest IS the BEST
in pills, other things being equal.
But, with DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pei
lets, nothing else is equal. They're
the best, not only because they're
the smallest, and the easiest to take
but because they do more good.
They cleanse and regulate the liver,
stomach and bowels in a way the
huge, old fashioned pill doesn't
dream of. Think of trying to regu-
late the system with the ordinary pill.
It's only good for upsetting it.
These are mild and gentle-but
thorough and effective, no pain-no
gripping. One little pellet for laxa-
tive three for a cathartic. The
best Liver Pill known. Sick Head
ache, Bilious Headache, Constipa-
ton, Indigestion, Bilious Attacks
and all arrangements of the liver,
stomach and bowels are prevented,
relieved and cured.
Put up in sealed vials-a perfect
vest-pocket remedy, always conven-
lent, fresh and reliable.
They're the cheapest pill you can
buy for they're guaranteed to give
satisfaction, or your money is re-
turned. It's a plan peculiar to DIR.
Pierce's medicines.
You pay only for the good you
get. Can you ask more ?
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07

- conrtship augurs well when the bride.
gfcbm looks bored before the nuptials.
Pennsylvania established the frat hospital
in America In 1861.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07

when Baby was sick, we gave her castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to castoria,
When Shs had Children. aho gave them castoria.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07
Can You Find she wordl

My son, eat and drink in moderation, for
no man is happy with dyspepsia.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07

Secure n Business Education at Home.
A full Business Course given by mall. Perfect sat
isfaction low rates Bryants College, Bunalo,NY
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07
Iyins for weakly Pcr.on..

Weakly persons use Speers Port Grape Wine
aud the Cnfermentcd Grape Juice because IL
gives tone ard strength 20 the system II Is
superior 70 all other wines and crane Juice both
"a body aud aayor. Sold by druggists.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07

No matter how good a man NAV be, when
he ships as seaman he gets into mess.
Have you n Dogf PamphIetrrea, oDox
diseases" Spratts Patent NeN York City
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07

Illinois has larger mileage than any 9th.
or state in the union.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07

The wealth Of the United States amounts
to S., SOC, coo, 900.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07

The celebrated Maud "S,r Double Acting
Force Pump is the best. See advertisement.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07

Nan finds genuine diamonds in nature.
The false ones be makes himself
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07

Majors Cement Repairs BroIxen Articles
lSc and 2sc. Majors Leather and Rubber Cemen isc
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07

Sick Headache Can ne Cured, CoaIgue
Headache Powders will do IL, Price $50. per boz
containing six powders. Sold by druggists or
mailed by Coaline Co., Bufalo, N. Y.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07

Limit the number OF your secrets and YOU
limit the number of your troubles.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07

A flea can jump over barrier 500 times his
Own weight
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07

"Hauson's Magic Corn SnIve."
Warranted Ia cute, ur money refunded. Ask
your druggist for Il. Price Is cents
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07

There is one sort OF ignoran nee that be-
comes woman: ignorance Of men.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07

The leading article at horse fair is bal
for
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07

The man with new gold watch seldom
knows what time il is
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07

The railroads Of this country employ 8,
100000 people.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07

FTTS.-Ail Fits stopped free by IN. EIISEs GRELT
Nerve Restorer. No tGt after first day suse Mar.
volluus cures Treatise and s2O1 trial hottie free to
tltcaseA send to Dr Kline .a Arch ST, Phila-. Pa
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07
9 August
Flower

How does he feel Pile feels
cranky. and Is constantly expert
menting, dieting himself, adopting
strange notions, and changing the
cooking, the dishes, the hours, and
manner Of his eating -August
Flower the Remedy.
How docs he feel2-He feels at
times a gnawing, voracious, insati-
able appetite, wholly unaccountable,
unnatural and unhealthy. August
Flower the Remedy.
How does he feel2-He feels no
desire to 90 to the table and a
grumbling, fault-fnding, over-nice-
" about what is set before him when
be is there-August Flower the
Remedy.
How does he feel Pie feels
after a spell of this abnormal appe-
ti,e an utter adherence, loathing,
and detestation Of food as If a
mouthful would kill him-August
Flower the Remedy.
How does he feel Pie has ir.
regular bowels and peculiar stools
August Flower the Remedy. a
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07

On Tie Ragged Edge
The clothes that are washed
without Peayiine. II you get
them clean by the necessary
rubbing with soap. they viii
soon get ruined by the wear
Of PearkiHe saves the wear,
BY saving the work-there is
little or no rubbing. Ii does
no harm to anything that it
washes, and it washes every
thing. Use PtayiInc. and use
less labor Labor is useless, il
you use Peayiine, for il is I'M
necessary.
basHre Of limitations $50 JAMES PYLE NY.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07

II Is said that cross, conn etent woman
is the best TO live with for lie time.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07

Mrs. winsIow's Soothing Syrup, for Chill
dren teething, sottcns the gums reduces infauma-
tion, allays pain. cures wind collie &c. a bottle.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07

1t is better to be right than to be left.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07

IMPURE Blood is the primary cause Of the
ma GRITTY Of diseases 10 which the human
family is subject. The blood in passing
through the system visits every portion Of
the body-ii pure, carrying strength and
vitality; II inn ure, disease and death. Blood
poisoning IS most dangerous. Prickly Ash
Bittefs viii render the last impossible, and
will regulate The system 60 that health will
he sure reSult.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1891-11-07
Enormous Powder PuH..

Powder pulls are now being made of
enormous size as large as the top OF
an ordinary sugar basin. the handle
being modelled after the bust Of some
celebrated person. Sometimes the
handle unscrews and contains in its
hidden space either supply OF pow
Ger or eyebrow pencils and other ac-
cessories for the beauty's toilet
These pulls are more convenient es-
pecially for travel ami for summer So
!ourning. where the aids OF beauty
must not be neglected. Pittsourg
Disnntch
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-12-22
"SIX CENT COTTON"

For some weeks we have been writ
ing about y cent" cotton. We have
given our reasons for thinking the
price was not what it should be, &c
cording to supply and demand.
But now we can write it 30 cent cot
ton" It is only a little over that price.
But why is it that cotton goods don't
go down? A merchant remarked a
few days ago that he was out Of pialds
and could not get them. He had
ordered them some time ago but the
mills were sixty days behind orders,
Now that is good proof that there is a
steady demand for cotton goods and
all fabrics made of cotton as we'll. PEG
pie who buy fine cotton goods are not of
the class that are affected by hard
times. Poor people are obliged to buy
coarse goods or go without. So there
is no reason why cotton should not be
much higher than it Is.
But we think the market has reached
the bottom. a reaction will soon set
III. buyers are no" coming
to buy for speculation. We don't mean
future buyers, but buyers who buy the
real cotton and hold il. There will be
no change until after the holidays, but
by February or March there will be q
decided rise. A New York man who
is we'll posted in cotton matters is now
buying cotton in large quantities from
North Carolina parties. When this
begins it is q hopeful sign. If you pos
sibly can, hold your cotton for some
weeks yet. There is nc probability
that it will go lower, for the buyers
themselves have done all they can, it
seems.
We publish in this issue an able
article on the cotton question from the
Clinton Caucasian.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-12-22
TWO LETTERS.

The Wilmington Messenger has re-
ceived two letters, both having refer
ence to Third Lieutenant Polk. One is
from al old Veteran" the subject
being the military record of President
Polk. The other is from a prominent
North Carolina minister" who is mis-
guided or else is more interested in
some affairs in North Carolina than he
is in the affairs of the Heavenly King
dom.
The Messenger says: AS he Col.
Polk is not yet openly in the field, we
believe, for the Presidency Of the
United States, we will not touch now,
his record as a soldier"
If the odd vet" and DR.. L. L, D..
Kingsbury will refresh their memories
a little they will decide that those who
have monkeyed with the Third Lieu
tenants war recOI /" did not come off
with flying colors. This war record
kicked back, hit the parties in the pit
of the stomach and didn't leave any
thing but a greasy spot on the ground.
We defy the l. L. D. or the ''Old vet, "
or anybody else to tackle the war
record. Try it, try it.
The "prominent minister" it seems,
is disturbed because the alliance is
led by demagogues and broken down
cross road politicians" There are
''demagogues and broken down cross
road politicians" in everything. They
slip in regardless of your efforts. They
are in the Alliance, but they are not in
the lead as this prominent minister
would have the public believe. They
will be in everything and place with
the possible exception Of Heaven. But
as much as these broken down cross
road politicians" are to be pitied, they
are not as deserving Of pity as are the
''brOken down CrOss-rOad ministers"
who SO far forget their duty to their
God. their families and humanity in
general, as to assail noble. true men
because they are trying to effect re
forms that are Indispensable. If this
minister repents in time and e to
Heaven, he will no doubt find a larger
per cent of "d2magogues, reformers.
philanthrOpists, etc, than he now has
any idea of.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-12-22
TOO LATE.

Sure enough cotton is advancing. It
will go to 81 cents before the 1st of
Febr lary, sa! the ChicEasd7U HeruId.
The most Of our people have been
compelled to sell at the low figures
offered during the past two or three
weeks to get q little ready money to
meet pressing demands, but those who
have yet a few bales on hand will real
ize a better price. If the Sub Treasury
plan had been in operation, does any
body believe the farmers and merchants
of this country would not have been in
a better condition than they now are 2
And would any legitimate business
have suffered thereby2