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Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-29


as soon as he struck tho chair. his Jaw
fell and his hands fell by his sides.
That man is in dying condition.
Pangborn,n said Slawson, the hide
merchant, us he started up.
"Pretty near 1t, l should judge.
uttered Pangborn, ms he started toward
the stranger. PangbOrn was not
hardhearted man; he was always ready
10 assist the afflicted; he was a man
who had seen tho rough side of life
and was full of deep sympathy Tor
Others who had gone through what no
had.
.Pangborn, best keep your hands on
him." said the Major, rs he leaned
back and caressed his parted iron-gray
whiskers
"Why? he looks furnished"
Gan put on. He hears every word
that is said by US, He is an impos-
ter
..Impossible, said Pangborn, and
Slawson added; II can not believe
IT,"
Gentlemen, | will prove 1t to you.
just listen 10 n short story that ! will
relate. | want you to kindly recollect
that this man hears every word that !
say, furthermore he has come here for
u purpose will learn all in short
time. While | was in the slave trade
| had as u mate one John Sturgis,
Now Just note how the strangers lips
tremble, will you. my friends? John
| Stlrgis was the only son OF rich pHr-
ents who lived In Florida. | was and
am to-day professor OF mesmerism.
| made my mate, John Sturgis Will u
me gall his earthly possessions. III,
uas missing one night lie had gone
overheard after the poor blacks that
spoke OF a while since. | took ht'
| possessions upon my arrival in Florida.
1t seems he did not perish. He i
here-here now 10 revenge himself
John Sturgis strike-here az my bar
! breast! Your time has come. | an
ready"
The Major tore open his coat, yes
and over shirt. The stranger rose I,
his feet. cleaning dagger Was raised
1t fcll-and the Major well. he smiled
as he plucked the blade from hl
breast and tossed it upon the table an,
said;
"Pangborn. Slawson, have onl
been mesmerizing YOU That Is tall
| am the oldest Quagmirc.
And the others looked In vain 70
the ycngeful mate OF the slays-shlp
while the Major carossed his whiskcr.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-29
BLOWS NOBODY GOOD.
The BaIsfaI Hast wtad Is Laden with
DiseAss aud Death.

That wind from any one Of the four
cardinal or intermediates points should
have more depressing eject upon
the human system than that from any
or all % the other points seems ike
sheercst nonsense. In these days.
however. we cannot forgo sclen-
title testimony DIR, Richardson says;
That all nervous conditions In which.
for want Of more correct term we
say the nervous tone /, lowered. are
much intensified by the east wind.
Indeed. the special action Of this PEE
culiar wind Is 10 produce want Of tone
or debility. Under It's influence al.
most all sick persons say they aro de-
pressed; they do not complain 81 re-
duccd appetite nor u pain intensified
but they declare that they are rem
dcrcd PROSTATE, both in mind and
body. In brief. II "A single word were
wanted 10 express the morbid effect 81
an east wind on a sick man. that would
b. 'prostrntlOn
The same eminent authority con-
tinucs: That the presence Of the
I east wind increases tho mortality OF
those who are suffering from diseases
Of debility Of every kind IA fact that
cannot be- disputed. The physician.
during tho prevalence Of an east wind.
will lind his patients complaining OF
not making satisfactory progress, and
will SEQ extreme casos rendered speed
! lily hopeless facts indicating the ex-
istcnco Of a general and ali-poryading
influence in the atmospheric sea itself
ma the cause Of tho whole evil. VIVA,
that influence Is. how tho air IL modi.
fled no one cnn say. for up 10 this time
no chemical examination OF the east
wind has been made with the object Of
determining its special physical proper
ties. We only know the effect OF 4
and We know no more.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-29

The toddy blossom on the nose has
been for years an afiliction to the
amateur inebriate. Usually he Is In
terested as 10 the philosophy OF tho
symptom. IL Is very simple. The
skin that covers the nose Is very full
OF little blood vessels. highly vascular,
rs we say. Alcohol wcakens the
nerves which control the circulation
OF the blood. Thus an accumulation
Of blood at the end OF the nasal organ
closes up the mouth OF one Of the lit
tie sweat glands which are found all
over the body. So the Precipitation
fails 70 escape from the pore that Is
ordinarily open; II forms a clot and
nature seeks 10 remove the eliot by In
flamation. That makes toddy bios
som. Long-continued indulgence In
an excess OF alcohol occasions gem
eral CLOTHING OF the sweat glands.
which results in swelling Of the nose,
so that mans proboscis may event
ually assume tho appearance Of a
sweetbread, through fatty enlargement
OF the degenerated tissue. This is the
final stage
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-29
TIGERS AND THEIR PREY.
The Cruel Animal Displays TrNly Pho
nomenal strength.

nomohAA otfehEths
How do tigers secure their preyP Az
n general rule, am inclined to doubt
the truth OF the commonly accepted
theory that the tiger after lurking In
ambush, springs onto the unsuspecting
victim and. tearing savagely at liz
throat eagerly drinks its blood. This
method OF attack may sometimes be
adopted, but II is far moro often the
exception than the rule. In approach.
ing his prey the tiger makes the best
possible use OF cover. but when further
concealment Is impossible he will
course deer or other swilt-footed ami.
NAL with quite an extraordinary turn
OF speed.
A sudden dash OF 200 yards In the
open is nothing uncommon. One ii.
gress with which l was at one time
quite intimately acquainted, used 10
catch hog or deer almost daily on
perfectly open and burned-up plain.
Small animals are for the most part
dispatched with blow OF the paw.
but In the case OF the more bulky, the
experienced tiger, leaping on the back
OF his victim. grips the neck In front
Of the withers with his jaws, one fore.
paw clasping the shoulder OF the ami.
/ NAL, and the other fully extended I'M
| der the throat. should he be unable
TO crush the spine with his jaws he
will then jerk the head back violently
and thereby break the neck.
have examined hundreds OF an.-
mails killed by tigers. and have never
yet detected injury to the blOOd-yessels
OF the throat, but invariably marks At
tributable 10 the above mentioned
method. In removing his prey the
! tiger frequently displays almost phe-
nomenal strength and activity. A
young tigress once leaped up a per-
pendicular rock some six feet high
with man Weighing nearly eleven
stone in her jaws; and on another oc-
casiOn ! know of a male tiger dragging
an exceptionally large buffalo up q
bank at least ten feet high.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-29

II is not generally known that plati-
mum at white heat will consume any
quantity OF tobacco smoke and keep
the atmosphere perfectly clear. Lamps
with little ring Of platinum over the
flame are used for this purpose in she
East, but piece Of platinum wire
suspended over gasjet is much
cheaper, and really does its work bet
ter. No one knows exactly the pro-
cess whereby the air is cleared as II
invariably is but an easier way to
avoid annoyance TO ladies or non.
smokers could hardly be imagined
Heated platinum, however only clears
the air, and does not purify IT, and
hence 1t will not enable the sensitive
man to breathe freely in tho vicinity
Of cigarette smokers.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-29
she Followed Instructions.

A Detroiter who returned from
Buffalo the other day decided TO walk
to his home on Adams avenue. After
getting up TO Fort street he discovered
that he was being followed by an old
woman with u valise. He made two
or three turns, and, as she continued
TO follow and at the same time APP
peared TO be q stranger TO the route.
he halted and asked: Madam can l
assist youP" mot as / know Of she
replied. "But you seemed to DO
following me-" well. when got on
the train the conductor told me TO
follow the crowd and I'd be all right
and so | took after you. Hope youll
slack up little after this. for I'm al
most out OF breath. Detroit Free
Press.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-29
IMPOSING MONUMENTS.
The Size of the stone Doesn't Indioat'
the Amount Of Grief


tho Amount Of Grief
On recent visit 10 one Of the great
cemeteries near this city had n a
companion an old. gray haired Gcalcr
In tombstones. says writer ia the
New York Telegram. In what might
be termed the fashionable portion Of
the cemetery ! called his attention TO
the impressive character OF the mass
i've monuments OF granite, with their
brightly polished sides, on which were
inscribed this names and ages Oi those
who lay beneath.
That's right, said the old man.
The effect upon you Is just what WAS
intended by those who paid tor the big
piece Of granite They were meant
to be- imprcssive; that Il. to impress
outsiders with an idea 81 the wealth
and social standing Of those by whom
they were erected. Greatness OF their
grief. did you say? Well. guess not.
You see am engaged In the business
and can see further into tombstone
than most people. have 10 sell those
towering obelisks OF dull, gray stone.
but / don't believe in them. II Il
merely another phase Of human pride.
| That these tall monuments are moi
erected out Of regard for departed
| dear ones Is evident from the fact thai
not one tender thought or word o
| loving remembrance Is carved ON tn,
broad surfaces OF those great masses
! Of stone.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-29
Americans Abroad.

An American girl in Paris, writing
TO friend In this country. says: I'VE
generally managed to make our French
understood enough 10 order what We
wanted. But the rub came when
papa wanted some mustard. We asked
for it in French Italian and Spanish.
but all TO no purpose. till mama said:
Mustard, you idiot q. mustard. :
said the waiter in utter contempt;
Why didn't you say 80 before?' In
Paris one day papa noticed man
stop man who was walking In front
Of him aud address him in French.
He was evidently asking question in
regard TO his watch. which he held in
his hands. But the other failed to
understand him, and he left him much
annoyed. and. turning TO papa re-
peated the request In French. still
pointing to his watch. Papa shook
his head and said: i speak English
only oh. do you?' said the stranger
why, so do ]. am from Louisiana .
New York Tribune.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-29
OUR CHOICE.

There's Jane SOPHIA
And Ann Maria,
With Ohediah,
And Jedekiah
In our choir.
And Jane Sophia, soprano, sings
SO high you'd think her voice had wing
To soar above all earthly things,
When she leads oil on Sunday;
While Ann Maiia's alto choice
Rings out in such harmonious voice
That sinners in the church rejoice,
And wish she'd sing till Monday.
Then Obediah's tenor high
Is unsurpassed beneath the sky;
Just hear him sing Sweet By and By"
And You will sit and wonderi
While Jedekiah's bass profound
Goes down so low it jars the ground,
And wakes the echoes miles around
Like distant rolling thunder.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-29
BIRTHDAY STONES.
JANUARY.

JAN JAR 1.
BY those who in this month are born
No gem save Garnets should be worn;
They will insure you constancy,
True friendship and fidelity.
FEBRUARY
The February born will find
Sincerity and peace of mind;
Freedom from passion and care
If they the Amethyst will wear.
MARCH.
Who, on this world of ours, their eyes
I'm March first open shall be wise;
In days of peril firm and brave,
And wear Bloodstone to their grave.
APRIL.
Those who in April date their years,
Diamonds should wear. lest bitter tears
Forvain repentance flow. This stone
Emblem OF innocence Is known.
MAY.
Who first beholds the light of day
In Springs sweet flowery month of May,
And wears an Emerald all her life,
Shall be loved and happy wife.
JUNE.
Who comes with summer to this earth,
And owes 10 June her day OF birth,
With a ring of Agate on her hand,
Can health, wealth and peace command.
JULY,
The glowing Ruby should adorn
Those who in warm July are born;
Thus will they be exempt and free
From loves doubts and anxities.
AUGUST.
Weara Moonstone, or for thee
No coujugal felicity;
TheAugust born without this stone
IT'S said must live unlovcd alone,
SEPTEMBER.
A maiden born when autumn leaves
Are rustling in September'S breeze,
A Sapphire on her brow should bind;
Twill cure diseases of the mind.
OCTOBER.
October's child is full of woe,
And life's vicisSitudes must know;
But lay an ORAL on her breast.
And hope will lull the woes to rest.
NOVEMBER.
Who first comes to this world below
With dull Novemhers fog and snow,
Should prize the Topaz amber hue,
Emblems offnends andlovers true.
DECEMBER.
If cold December gave you birth,
The month OF snow and ice and mirth,
Place on your hand Turquoise blue
Success will bless you ifyou do.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-29
AFTER Many DAYS.

Near Leavenworth. Kan, q farmer
had his entire farm gradually washed
away by the Missouri river some years
ago. Soon after the river began 10 de-
post rich soil along the banks where
the farm once was, and recently the
owner went TO the county clerk and
had his farm, which was much larger
than before, replaced on the tax rec.
ord
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-29
A sentative smeIIcr.

The man who would invent odorless
paint and yarnish will be greater
benefactor than he OF the smokeless
powder. -Martha's Vineyard Herald
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-25
His Reward.

Sniggs-Brash was a bad man in his youth. What became of him?
 Jiggs-Went west and became prece- dent of his country.
 ''Did! What party?"
 "Lynch party."-Texas Siftings.
 How Camphor Is Made.
 Camphor is made in Japan in this way: After tree is felled to the earth it is cut into chips, which are laid in tub over large iron pot partly filled with water and placed over 8 slow fire Through holes in the bottom of the tub steam slowly rises, and heating the chips generates oil of camphor. Of course the tub with the chips has close fit. ting cover. From this cover bamboo pipe leads to @ succession of other tubs with bamboo connections, and the last of these tubs is divided into two con- partments, one above the other, the di- viding floor being perforated with small holes to allow the water and oil to pass to the lower compartment. This lower compartment is supplied with layer of straw. which catches and holds the camphor crystals that are being depos ited as the liquid passes to the cooling process. The ca1nphor is next sepa- rated from the straw, packed in wooden tubs and is ready for the market. The oil Is used by the natives for illulninat ing and other purposes. St. Louis Re public.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-25
THE SCENE OF THE AGONY.
\ Visit to Sorrowful Gethsemano in the
 Nineteenth Century.

\ Visit to sorrowful Gethsemane in the
 Nineteenth Century.
 On the very lowest slope of the Mount of Olives, deep down and un- seen beyond the inclosing wall of the temple area, lies the garden which is 90 associated with the sacred story-Geth- semane, the scene of the agony. AL most opposite to it, on the other side of the road which traverses the narrow valley, is what is now called the Golden Gate, supposed to have been the beau tiful gate of the temple. It would be the natural and nearest way by which to reach that sacred retirement. By this gate no doubt the betrayer and his stealthy band would follow the steps of the Lord to his favorite haunt stealing down under the twilight skies to where the shade of the pale olives sheltered his prayers and mysterious anguish, and the troubled dozing of the disciples sleeping for sorrow" confused by the strange, uncompre- hended tide of events which was draw ing their feet toward something they knew not what. And by this path again, no doubt, they led their prisoner back, avoiding the peopled way, hurry ing him into the stronghold of his ene- mics.
 It is said that there exists Moslem tradition that by this gate the Messiah is to ride into the holy place, taking back bis kingdom, and consequently the precaution has been taken-a curiously intellectual one, considering the greatness of the event-of building up the gate. There is something even in this superstition which is grateful to the imaginative mind And the sin gularly touching juxtaposition of tho temple gate and the garden gate Is still more memorable. Gethsemane itself, 8 site about which there is no manner of doubt, is now Q garden of flowes, protected by trim palings-a modern garden, orderly and we'll cared for, which gives certain shock to the mind, but rather for the first moment than permanently. Blackwood's Maga- aipa
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-25
March 3.

 l141-Empress Maud daughter of Henry l, crowned; died l165 1651-Birth of Thomas Otway, dramatist; died 1885. 1758-Birth of William Goodwin, novelist and his torical writer; died 1888. 1Ts-The Americans defeated by Gen. Provost at Brier Creek. 17SS-Death of Dr. William Hunter, physician and anatomist; founder of Hunterian mr,- scum; born 1718. 1791-The silver plate used in the French churches transferred to the mint and coined. l690-The Missouri compromise'' of Henry Clay regarding slavery passed i645-Florida admitted into the Union. I049-The gold dollar and double eagle added to American coins. 1s6l-Silver three cent pieces added to American coins. Emancipation of the serfs in Russia decreed by the czar. 1662-Battle of New Madrid, Mo. IS6s-Congress authorized the suspension of the habeas corpus act. 1o6S-Passage of conscription act in the United States I0A-Grant made communicated succeed ing Halleck. iSA-Battle at Tunstall station, Va. Rilpatrick's raid). 1s85-Battle at Florence, 8. o CShermans ad- vance,
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-25

The guests of the summer hotel on the west side of the Catskills arc ac- customed to take in Roxbury and its surroundings, and never fail to viait the farm house where Jay Gould first saw the light. The honest farm folk who spend their lives on the farms find it difficult to believe that Jay Gould is the second or third richest man in the world. His History of Delaware" Is still to be found upon many of tho parlor tables of the fArmars in the AoAnsaan1.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-25
A Late Venus.

There was a society wedding in city not a dozen miles from the state house. It was literally an immense affair, of which a local paper said that to men tion those present would be to prin1 the "blue book" entire. One of the guests, in looking over the vast array of presents on exhibition. said: Why, I don't see our present" What was itf' Venus" she exclaimed, and, when asked whether it was an ensrav1 ing or statue, replied, Why, it l. one of the very latest Ventures, with no arms. "--Boston TrANollor.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-25
TIMELY ANNIVERSARIES
Current Selections from HiStO-
 ry's Broad Page.
March l..

March, the first month in the year until Nun,A added January and February, 713 B. c. Ron,a,- aus. who divided the year into months, gave ts this month the name of his supposed father. Mars. 16SS-Publication of the Solemn League and Gov.
 enant of the Scots. 1T77-The British hemmed in upon the Rarital,
 New Jersey. by the Americans 1781-Articles of confederation adopted. 1eOe-New nobility of France created. 1sI5-Napoleon quilted Elba and landed at Cannes 1e92-Battle of Sykestown, Mo. 1e63-Battle of Bradyville, Tenn. 1e67-Nebraska admitted into the Union. 1S71-German troops entered Paris and remained
 4S hours; preliminaries of the treaty of peace
 accepted by the French senate; the fall of the
 empire unanimously confirmed and the em-
 peror stigmatized. 16S9-Suicide in Madrid of Pgott, the forEer of
 the Parnell letters in The London Times.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-25
March I,

1e99-Birth of Anthony Sanchez, Portuguese phy- sician and philanthropist; died 17s8. l7b5-Death of Thomas Wilson, bshop of Sodor and Man; born 1888.
 Entertainment by enactment ordered the port of Boston to be closed against all commer- cial transactions, and the removal of the cus- tom house, courts of justice and other public offices to Salem.
 l7oo-Massacre of troops in Jafa, Syria, after its capture by Bonaparte. 1809-Death of Francis Blanchard, French aero naut; born 1738 ,s10-Death of Admiral Lord Collhngwood; born 174a leto-Englsh government offered $1O0y0o0 to any ono rendering aid to the missing ships of 6tP John Franklin l662-Princess Alexandra of Denmark arrived h London, and was married to the Prince Of Wales March TO-
 1884 Gen. Grant received his commission = lieutenant general.
 l66-Death of Sir Arthur Helps n London, aged t0. ls88-DeaSh of c. G. Memmingur, exA0cfstaxy Of the Confederate treasury; born laLo.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-25
WHEN FRIENDS ARE PARTED.

rins keeps no measure when true friends arc parted,
 No record day by day; The sands move not for those who loyal hearted, True friendships laws obey t \ not well to note with dull precision
 The flight of days or years; Memory depends not on proof by vision.
 And has DO foolish fears Tho migrant birds when they are southward flying
 Think not of time; they go rur of knowledge, born of faith undying.
 That they again shAll know The homes and nests which they have left behind them,
 Not marred by change the while; The. southern lands they seek will but remind them
 Of the north lands summer smile And % know that you will come to meet me
 In the old, well loved way; That, though year go by, you still will greet me AS kindly as today.
 Washington Post
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-25

bini vocalist; born 1705. JUAN "A7A.1' 166S-Ueath of Czar Nicholas of Russia and acces-
 sion of Alexander H. ls81-Dakota organized as a territory. 1e61-Morrill tariff bill passed. lo6S-Battles at EaRleville, Petersburg, Chapel
 Hill and Harpeth river. all in Tennessee 1066-Battle at Waynesboro, Va. . 1068-Barnlm's museum burned, second time. 1876-Mr. Belknap secretary of war, accused of
 selling official places; resigned to escape i'm.
 peachment by congress. 1T-Rutherford B. Hayes election confirmed;
 William A. Wheeler. vice president; sworn
 in March 6, the 4th falling on Sunday
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-25

Tho French have always been the gastronomic leaders of the world. The ethsr nations used to Arst ridicule and SAsn esiasw ia NAA
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-25
March 6.

l7U-Act of union with Scotland passed by En-
 glish parliament I842-Death of Arnold H. Heeren, German his-
 torian; born 176O. lS67-Jud2ment given in the Dred Scott case by
 the supreme court of the United States. l862-Confederates defeated at Pea Ridge, Ark,
 in . two days battle. l868-Death of Dr. Whewen, master of Trinity
 college; born 1705. 1s7o-Civl service examination made compulsory
 in the federal offices of the United States. l662-Great overflow of the Mississippi river;
 5000 persons rendered destitute by the hoods 1885 s5-Died, Timothy Shay Arthur, author of Ten
 Nights in . Barroon, :" in Philadelphia, Pa {;
 born in 1000
 18e0-Forest fires in the northwest. l8eo-Abdication of King Milan of Servia in favor of his son, aged 1a. 16ao-Recapture of BAgamoyo by the Germans
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-25

 1T0-Mob in Boston attacked tho British troops: detachment fired, killing and wounding s; this Is known as tho Boston massacre. is26-Death of Alexander Volta, discoverer of the principle of the voltaic polo and Italian physi- cist; born 1745. is5S-Jenerson Davis secretary of war, Caleb Gushing attorney general, William L. Marcy secretary of state. ls62-Battle of Pea Ridge, Ark, begun; 1t con tinued till the 8th, and included separate en- agreements at Bentonvile, Leetown and Elk horn Tavern. is63-Battle of Thompson's Station, Tenn; Unioo loss ,706 mostly captured, Confederate GOO l864-Battle at Yazoo City, Miss; two colored regiments fought bravely. lS71-Proclamation against the Ku Klux in South Carolina. lsa6-Brig. Gen. All Terry promoted to fill the vacancy caused by death of Maj. Gen. Han cock. l869-Death In New York of Mary Frances Booth, editor of Harper's Baxar, aged 5s years.