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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-09-17

tor grand opera. competing Aouf
years course at the Ipswich, Mass,
Seminary, she entered upon a two
years course NJ the Boston University
school OF Oratory, which developed
such ability that she was induced TO
abandon her original ambition and be-
come public reader. succeeding
Georgia Cayyan in Miss 0ber's
Lecture bureau. Shortly after
that the Boston Ideal Opera Co. tnow
the Bostoniansl. having won pro-
nonnced success, Miss ober gave up all
other interests and persuaded Miss
Davis TO become member of that or
ganization. Ia which she remained one
season. This decided her career, and
she was next engaged by the late ID. j.
Magulnnis as his leading lady. Fol-
lowing that she was three years the
leading lady OF Hanlon Bros. Fan.
,asmA. being tho original in the title
role at the Fifth Avenue theater.
\ Being satisfied Of her ability 70 play
tragic roles, and impatient Of the re-
straint involved In following one line
/ OF business, Miss Davis next concluded
20 try comedy. AS Violet Hughes,
| the Irish servant in "a Tin Sol
der" she eclipsed the reputation she
had acquired during the previous three
years She remained with Hoyt &
Thomas two years, and was then
secured Ky Monroe and Rice 20 play
one Of the 400" ia "My Aunt Bridget "
A flattering offer from the Howard
Athenaum company enticed her away
from that engagement, and with them
she made tour of the country. Next
she was especially engaged 70 play the
Teacher of Physical Culture in II. Il.
Monroe's original production Of
'Bridgets Baby" and appeared in the
part for six weeks at the Biion theater,
New York, last spring. In June, 1891,
she sailed for Europe with the pur-
pose OF securing a well earned
rest. At London, by request, she
appeared several times during the
summer, and her specialties amused
the Londoners so much that she was
at once engaged, at large salary, e
return there this summer and appear
at the Empire. While she was still
abroad, T.. ID. Price, manager of Mis-
Helyett," cabled her an offer TO play
the part Of the Spanish Mother during
the New York run Of that comedy,
The impression made by Miss Davis in
this role, small though IL be, is now
well known, press and public joining
IN according her the highest praise
Success has left Kate Davis quite un
spoiled. Her friends are the simple
and Unaffected her life is unpreten
! tious and retired. She is unmarried
her art receiving all her devotion.
: FRKatherine Rober, who Is to star mex
, season under the management of Phi
II. Irving. was born on her father
/ farm in the northwestern part OF WIG
c eonsin. Her father was of French ant
( her mother Of German descent Atth'
a age OF 8 she removed with her parent
I to Chicago, and soon after became
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-09-17

States, was organized in 1857, Col. Polk
was elected president by reclamation.
He was twice reelected to that posi-.
tion without contest At the con.
vention in ST. Louis. in December,
1859, Col. Polk was chosen president OF
the National Farmers alliance, and
held that position continuously up to
the date of his death. Under his
management the order had a marvel.
GUS growth, especially in the South and
West, and its influence was shown by
the election Of members of Congress in
North Carolina. Georgia, Kansas and
Minnesota, and has made great prog.
ress in other states, notably Illinois
and Indiana, where in a number of dis.
tricts il holds the balance of power.
Col. PellS possessed a great personal
magnetism, and was an excellent or
ganizer, good parliamentarian and a
pleasing public speaker. He was in the
farmers movement from no motives Of
personal ambition or profit, for he sacri
feed much more than he ever could
hope 10 gain from the success of hi.
ideas and plans. He was earnest, en-
thusiastic and sincere, laboring will
all his energies for the good of his fel
low farmers and the nation at large
II he had lived he would undoubtedly
have been the candidate of the allianc,
for president OF the United States a
the election in November next.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-09-17
WV. z. GLADSTONE.


proval of Mr.. Gladstone. Cardinal Glib
bons, Archbishop Ryan and Feehan,
Baron Hirsch. Bishop McLaren, Prof.
Living and hundreds more who sup
port with greater or less enthusiasm.
The Advisory Council on Religious
Congresses consists of 100 of the most
eminent and representative divines of
Europe and America. The members
OF this committee are charged with the
duty Of giving their views as to the
proposed objects, and their suggestions
as 20 themes and speakers of the Par
lament of Religions Though all de-
tails are not settled, the following
statement Of objects has been agreed
upon for the proposed parliament:
/. To bring together in conference,
for the first time in history, the leading
representatives Of the great historic re
ligions of the world.
3 To show TO men. in the most i'm
pressive way, what and how many am
portant truths the various religions
hold and teach in common.
3. To promote and deepen the spirit
of true brotherhood among the relig'
ions of the world, through friendly
conference and mutual good under
standing, while not seeking TO foster
the temper of indifferentism, and moi
striving to achieve any formal and out
ward unity.
4. To set forth, by those most com
petent to speak, what are deemed the
important distinctive truths held and
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-09-17
RuNs FoR CHARITY.
baron Hirsch's La FIeche Is Now Likely
TO Win the Derby.

Baron Hirsch's La FIeclIe Is Now Likely
TO Win the Derby.
La Fleche is magnificent FLY, the
property of the philanthropic Baron
Hirsch, whose winnings will be en-
tirely given away in charity. Now
that orlne has been poisoned, there is
a good chance that La Fleche viii win
the Derby.
She is by St Simon, out of Culver,
and was bred for the Queen by Col Sir
George Maude at Bushy Paddocks,
Hampton Court. She was bought at
the sale of royal yearlings about a
year ago by Baron Hirsch for S27, 500
This was the largest price, with one
exception, ever paid for yearling.
She has won about every race she
has run in. All her winnings have
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-09-17

Sketch Of the Alliance Leader Who he
Gently Passed Away

Hketeh OF the Alliance Leader VINO Ae
GENTLY Passed Away
Leonidas Il. Polk, president of the
National Farmers alliance, who re-
Gently died Of blood poisoning, was
native OF North Carolina, born April
"a, 1897. lie was relative of Presi-
dent James X. Polk. When but little
more than q he was member Of the
South Carolina legislature. Air. Polk
was confederate soldier, and after
the war was again elected member
of the legislature. Later, he held
many positions of trust, in addition 70
editing the Progressive Farmer. In
1850 he began organizing farmers
clubs, and soon had 500 in working
order
Mr.. Polk brought the alliance before
the people, and at its organization in
North Carolina he became its State sec.
rotary, and through his influence the
farmers clubs previously organized by
him became part of the new organi,
zation. lie was the first vice-presideni
of the alliance in 1887, and in 1859 was
chosen delegate TO the National con
yention of the order held in St Louii
in December, lss9, and took an active
part in its deliberations. When tn,
Interstate Farmers association, com
posed of delegates from all the cotton
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-09-17
WAISTS OF WOMEN.
An Interesting Chapter on Women Of
All Countries.

All Countries.
While 10 or 20 inch waist is a de-
formity in an adult woman, II may be
justly doubted whether the 28-inch
waist Of Venus dc Medici is not some
what too large TO be ia proportion with
the figure Of the average American
woman. Ii Is characteristic OF women
of the highest type OF the Indo- Euro
pean race 10 have wide hips and mar
row waists In other races the hips
are narrower and the waist larger.
The American woman appears, Ia con
sequence Of her large hip measure
ment, 10 have smaller waist than she
actually has Through the unskilled
masculine eye girl with waist Of 2e
or ~ Il inches may be seen 10 have a
wasplike figure, when in reality her
measurement Is very nearly what II
should be % satisfy the critical judg-
ment Of an artist or her family phySi-
clan. The Venus do Medici il
8 feet 8 inches ia height,
20 inches about the waist,
"a about the bust and "A about the hips
The women employed as cloak mod
els by most OF the dry goods estab,
ilshments in New York city are about
u the same height. The measure
ncnts required Of model" feet :
inches in height In one establishment
are the following; waist, - ~ to "a
1 inehes bust. "a TO 3si hips. 4s 10 ~
base % skull 10 waist, 10; bieeps, ! I l..
TO ie." A prominent physician recently
gaze the following rs the correct
measurement for well.formed, we'll
1 developed and healthy woman Of
/ feet inches: waist, "a inches; bust
~ - 20 "a ~; biceps, IL 70 ~; WRIST,
8 IL 10 81; hips. ~ 10 60; calf. - e
| IL, and ankle. 70 Ia The doctors
model woman" has smaller hips and
q smaller bust aud about the SANS
waiAt as ''cioalS model.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-09-17

son Is quits simple, Neither Blaine
nor Webster nor Clay can be called
partlsans. Zach has had following
loo broad Tor party enrb. Each has
had sels.seeking disaen,srs in bis own
Marty. These invariably worked ruin
% tie seemingly Irresistible popular
tl1e that always flowed toward the
three names
Tie retirement u Blaine II no irss
yaihe,ie than that ~ Ills predecessors
Tie parallel between him aud Clay
especially Is 4 weird ons.
Clsy was the idol ~ the wings and
was followed ia all hls various cam.
palgns With devotion and enthusiasm
ueyer bcgoyv given 10 any public man.
Blaine has been the Republican leader
uhsinspired hls party A. clay did the
WhIgs ~ old. Both dreamed thc dream
q tho Presidency. az all men logically
do who aeu Il even within their r.
hottest grasp. aud both have been
ooomed 70 repeated and bitter dlsap-
pqinsmcnsA
Clay was twice defeated In WING
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-09-17
nARoN nrRscn.

ment, domestic and social life of the
peoples among whom these faiths have
prevailed,
:. 10 inquire what light each re-
ligion has afforded or may afford to
the other religious of the world.
s. To set forth, for permanentreeord
TO be published to the world, an ac-
curate and authoritative account OF the
present condition and outlook OF relig-
ION among the leading nations of the
earth.
0. To discover from competent men,
what light religion has to throw on the
great problems of the present age
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-09-17

taught by each religion, and by the
various chief branches of Chrfstendom.
5. To indicate the impregnable foun-
dations Of Theism, and the reasons for
mans faith in Immortality, and thus to
unite and strengthen the forces which
are adverse to materialistic philoso-
ply of the universe.
6. To secure from leading scholars,
representing the Brahman, buddhist,
Confucian, Parsee, Mohammedan, jew
ish and other faiths, and from repre-
sentatives of the various churches of
Christendom, full and accurate state
ments of the spiritual and other effects
of the religions which they hold, upon
the literature, art, commerce, govern
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-09-17
4 Trlp ~ The TIaiser.

The Emperor William is not sue
cess as a yachtsman. His yacht Meteor
is beaten rs often under her new name
MS when she was the Thistle. The Em-
peror would do better il he were TO buy
an American-built yacht instead of one
that American yachts have beaten.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-09-17
nARoS HTnscH's ''LA FLEcHE. 2

been distributed among various chari-
table institutions The earnings of the
Baron's other horses are also given
away, but it is hoped that those of La
Fleche will exceed those of all the
others put together.
She is why animal, with hard, per-
fectly formed limbs and very free
action. She is said to have all the
necessary strength in the right places,
and to be without an ounce of lumber.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-09-17
n-nlnnl,ln Inrnrmntinn.

Mrs Francis Fisher Wood, who is q
graduate of vassar and a trustee of
Barnard college, asserts that statistics
prove that nine-tenths of the children
of college bred women survive infancy.
This record has never been reached be-
fore in any country or age.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-09-17
rrecautIon OF war.

The French Minister Of War has is
sued an order that henccforth every
officer and every man in the French
army shall, when on active service,
carry on his person material for a first
dressing in case of his being wounded.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-09-17
Doesn't work Roth ways.

An organist in Brooklyn says that
the interference of the minister with
the music win often drive the organist
to drink. 1t shows what an advantage
there is in education for the ministry
that the clergyman never allows hlm-
self TO be driven to drink by some Of
the music.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-09-17
I.ant IN ENGLAND.

Lent is strictly observed in England.
During the six weeks of fasting and
prayer the London Times printed only
los marriage notices, while in the four
days following easter the same news
paper contained ITO announcements OF
weddings.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-09-17

The Tacoma papers tell of the inter-
est that has been aroused in the State
of Washington by the prospect of the
opening of the Puyallup Indian reser-
walton. The land of the Puyallups is
fertile, well tinbered, and contains
mineral and coal deposits.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-09-17
rhn onlr snrrlrnr.

The only survivor of the brave band
of Texan patriots who signed the De-
claration of Texan Independence ut
Washington, on the Brazos river,
March >, 1885, is w. c. Crawford, who
now, ut the age of Sc, is living in des.
titution at Alvaredo.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-09-17
,Iay Rerlaee the arant MemorIal.

The Grant memorial in Lincoln Park,
Chicago, was struck by lightning the
other day. The damage done can never
be fully repaired and there is some
talk of erecting another monument to
take its place. II was only unveiled n
year ago and cost the people of Chicago
something like 500, 600
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-09-17
A Came OF earn.

The German carp sent out TO Cali
fornia by the fish commission have
driven out all game fish and aquatic
birds from the waters they occupy, and
now the California sportsmen are be-
ginning to carp at the fish commission.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-09-17
ON THE FOOTLIGHTS.
A DUO WHO ARE CHARMING
THE PUBLIC.
Women whose Talents Have Won Their
Way Into the Hearts OF TheRter-
Goers--So Sensational Scandals Con.
nected with Them.

At the age Of II, Kate Davis the
singer actress voice (eyen then rang
ing four octaEes) attracted the atten-
tion of wealthy gentleman Of Boston
her native city. who placed her at
school and afforded her every facility
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-09-17
A NInmmllled Klttcn.

In tearing down house the other
day in WilHamsport, Pa, bnilttwenty-
1--WE years ago, a perfectly formed and
mummified kitten was discovered be-
tween the plastering and the laths Of
the wall.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-09-17
1,orn, Reaa to ISnewledee.

History is being made every day. The
man who hunts for it in library gets
left. If he takes the morning papers
he catches on.-Ex.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-09-17
or BLAINE AND CLAY,
! PARALLEL III THEIR GREAT
CAREER.

.,.,x. Pursued by an Inevitable which
p,e,aged Defeat 60 All Their Hopes
names that wnl Always Live in nis-
tory.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-09-17

conventions when he could have been
elected In ls39 he was narrowly de.
ieated by Harrison. who swept the
country in 1870. In ists he was again
defeated By the whig National convcn-
ton, aud Taylor was nominated and
elected BY an overwhelming vote. In
1885 be was made the nominee Of his
party and beaten by a man who did
not approach him In either national or
worldwide fame. la his last effort 10
obtain the Wing nomination Tor the
Presidency. be openly proclaimed him.
sell candidate by an address 10 the
people q tho Union. and fell In a con.
'est q his own choosing.
blaine, like Clay, was defeated 10 two
republican National Conventions when
The candidate nominated over him was
elected. In his FIRST contest at Cincin-
nat IN 1876 he received tho votes Of a
majority o. oil the delegates of the Con.
Fention on different ballots, but never
stany ono time, and he was defeated
y the most desperate efforts Of the
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-09-17

n,aipe and Clay and Webster. These
- three names that will live in his
so,v Their memories win live in the
sssrts OF our chiidren's children, per-
hsns centuries hence. They are names
,ha, arc synonymous with everything
that Is American.
Although each In their turn have
,.S their party in IFS darkest
sonrs none has been honored
,ylth The Presidency, The rea
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-09-17

- DANIEL WEnHTEH'
1nepublican leaders Of his native State,
:. ~ 1880 he was again defeated after
'ne most protucted Struggle over had In
convention Of his party, and the nom-
nation finally fell TO Garfield, who
mas elected. In 1884, just forty years
utter Clays defeat, he was given the
asomlnation, and like Clay, was de-
,eated by a man who was little known
/" The nation, and whose fame had
never exceeded the limits of his coun-
didate.
anus the efforts OF these great lead
VIZ 70 obtain the Presidency run al
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1892-11-30
Treatment of Bearing Strawberry
Plantations.

II is not always easy TO decide what TO
do with the strawberry bed after 1t has
done fruitng for the season, unless a
new bed has been set out in the spring.
in which case there should be no hesita-
ton in turning II under as deeply Ms
possible and putting 1t to turnips or some
other useful second crop. Before doing
so il may be well 10 burn II over and de-
stroy such noxious insects as may infest
II. But when one has failed TO pfovide
for another seasons strawberries by put
ting out new bed in spring II becomes
a serious question as TO the best mode OF
treating the old one. II should be realiz.
ed at the start that IL Is far less trouble
10 plant new bed than TO clean out the
old one, provided always that good
strong plants may be procured readily
II this Is the case put out the new bed as
early as possible.
We are opposed TO the use Of young
plants from old, bearing plantation, and
believe II always pays II they have TO be
sent for from distance. II possible get
pot grown plants, but II these are not
readily obtainable, young, well rooted
layer plants may be secured from a
neighbor and by dint OF careful shading
and watering started early in the season.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1892-11-30
OlOVerpOrt E1.

II layers are used it is essential that they
be gotten into active growth early.
An easy and popular way of renewing
the strawberry bed, il not too old, is to
manure and dig the spaces between the
rows of old plants, making il rich, loose
and friable. Also top dress the old rows
with some undertaking fertilizer.
When the plants begin to send out run
ners guide them into the rich, clean soil
between the rows, and when these are
well filed with young plants dig under
the old rows entirely,
II the bearing plantation is to be kept
over another year, the weeds should be
taken out and the soil dug over, but the
plants should not be permitted 10 weak
en- themselves by sending out runners
these should be cut Off as fast rs they APP
pear until the close OF the season. To
grow good fruit from matted rows the
annual system should be practiced, that
is, new paintings made yearly and the
bed turned under after bearing its crop.
The second crop from such beds Is rarely
profitable, and more than two crops
should never be taken from any straw
berry bed. The plants are then three
years old and are better replaced by
younger and more vigorous stock
Orchard and Garden.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1892-11-30
Matrimonial Market Report.

Perhaps the happiest and most signi-
fcant effect OF the late election may be
found in the wedding columns OF the
newspapers. Never did Cupid reap a
richer harvest than that which is now
demanding his attention. Accounts Of
weddings occupied over three columns
in the Herald of yesterday, and there
were wedding notices galore. This sud-
den Frightening of the matrimonial
market so soon after election can be
traced 10 no other cause than 10 the fact
that death-blow has been dealt 10 the
ubiquitous tax on the necessaries OF life.
While the Mckinley bill was the law OF
the land likely so 10 continue, marriages
were few and far between. Even the
expediency OF the sacred institution be-
gan TO be doubted, and the question as
marriage a failure ?" was widely discuss
cd. II doubtless was more or less fail
ure with 90 per cent. tax on everything
from blankets 10 baby clothes, and from
stewpans 10 rattles From now on mar
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1892-11-30
OWANE ILL.
TO the Breckenridge News.

To the Breckenridge News.
Twas born in Breckenridge county, KY,
Nov. %, 1886. l love the old red knoll
that gave me birth, and many of its in
habitants. Very many Of her grand men
that knew while young are gone the
way OF all the earth. But few now live
that grew up with me. Yet il am to
judge on the face of the News, she still
lives on in prosperity. But have found
land flowing with milk and honey; my
home is Owaneco, Christian county, ILL.,,
where we have 250 living souls, situated
on the Ohio & Mississippi railroad. This
little town has a vast amount OF wealth
in it for small inland village, compris-
ing four hay presses, two dry goods stores,
one hardware store, one family grocery,
one drug store, one restaurant, one mil
linery store, one Touring mill, two
Methodist churches, three preachers and
two doctors.
We have also large school-house with
Masonic Hall above. We have nine
months school in each year, taught by
two well qualified teachers, and strong
Lodge of Masons in good working order.
This village is situated in fine farming
part of the State with no saloons or white
caps, for they believe in soberness and
the enforcement OF law and order.
l left my native State and many good
friends, who stood hard by me in hard
grinding poverty while raising large
family Of eight boys and two daughters,
last March 2Sth, 1927 only regret that
did not come here sooner. have six
OF my children here with me and four
yet to come, il ever. Yet, i love my old
native State and its people. Thought
would in order to hear from them take the
BREcKESRIDGE News II it cost me 81
year, though it has behind it staunch
Democrat, but very nice clever gentle
man. hope he will remember the scrip
lures, "To weep with those who weep"
and in the end OF the coming govern
ment all rejoice together. We had a very
nice peaceable election in my village, and
we are still maintaining it in our town
ship.
l will close, hoping success to the News
and its many readers, Also, would like
for the correspondents at Custer, Nc
Daniels and Constantine TO bestir them
selves by writing and giving the news
in each number.
p. w. LoCKARD.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1892-11-30
Editors Not In Il.

Down in Mississippi they have intro
duced hugging societies to swell the
church treasury, and Missouri paper
gives the following scale Of prices: Girls
under sixteen, 10 cents for a hug Of two
minutes, or 10 cents for short squeeze
from sixteen to twenty, 80 cents; from
twenty TO twenty-four, rs; school marms
40 cents; another mans wife, Sl.0O; wild
ows, according to looks, from ten cents
to $500; old maids, 3 cents or two for
nickel, and not any time limit. Preach
ers are not charged. Editors yin adj
vertising. but are not allowed to partici-
pate until every body else is through
and even then are not permitted to
squeeze anybody but old maids and
school marms.