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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-02-11

WIDE-AwAkE Parisians feel a little
hurt because American papers have
asserted that the maximum OF long
distance telephoning has been reached
IN the connection recently established
between New York and Chicago. They
call attention to the fact that tele-
phonic communication between Paris
and Marseilles, distance of 1000
kllometers, was established some time
ago.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-02-11

THE picture Of Columbus upon the
souvenir coins viii be ideal. So IL il
stated. III is not altogether clear how
1t could be anything else since the
rowing gentleman whose bones rest in
pair Of tombs neglected to leave any
authentic portrait Those available
range from figures Of pallid student
to bewhiskered brigand each proba
bly, as wrong as the other.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-02-11

1T sounds strange to those who re-.
gard Bible lands as little changed
from 1900 years ago to hear that the
short railroad from Jatfa called Joppa
IN the Scrptures) to Jerusalem has
been completed. Its track runs within
half mile of Bethlehem. Until re.
Gently the Holy Land has been little
different from what it was in ancient
times but it will not be long now be-
fore it will be impossible to revive the
scenes OF olden times by revisiting the
land where they occurred 1t viii be
easier doubtless to visit Jerusalem
now, but when it becomes like Boston
or New York the special charm that
attracted most of its visitors will have
vanished.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-02-11

ANOTHER human ear has been bitten
oil. The habit of expressing dislike
through teeth furnished with auricu-
lar padding is getting distressinglv
common in certain circles. 1t not only
mars the person, but it mikes the
ethics of gastronony and pugilism in
way that makes Acknowledgements
matter of deep concern.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-02-11

THE Kaiser has refused to sanction
the marriage of one of his foreign
ministers to an American girl. The
minister is said to be on the point Of
resigning. The information at hand
does not, however, state whether the
resignation when duly penned is to be
directed TO the American girl or the
Kaiser.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-02-11
The aiarine Rand.

Bandmaster Sousa of the Marine
band has been telling Chicago News
man about the favorite pieces of Presi.
EMS wives Mrs Harrison preferred
Goodnight Beloved" above all others
The words are by Nevin. 1t was
originally arranged for the band at her
request. Mrs. Clevelaud's favorite
selection is the overture to Tam
hauser." The Haycses did not care
much for music. 1t was during
the latter part of the Arthur ud-
mlnistration that it became Gus.
tomary to have music at the
Saturday afternoon receptions. "Of
course, says Mr.. Sousa, Mrs. Cleve.
land, with her charming power Of en-
tertaining and doing the honors, kept
it up, and then Mrs. Harrison did the
same. Now no entertainment ever
takes place at the White House with
out the Marine band" 1t Is quite as
delightful, it is said. to listen to Sousa's
"reminiscences rs it is to hear his band
play, and that is saying much. He il
ready and delightful talker and his
army polish and manucrisms make
his conversation fascinating. lie has
always shown most exquisite taste in
everything until recently, when he de.
cided to make his home in Chicago.
He claims, however, that Mrs. Sousa
Is To be blamed for this-New York
World
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-02-11

to produce dark surface is very do.
sirable but the yellow or beelwaN
gum is very Objectionable. Although
gummy sheep may shear thirty or
forty pounds have no use for him,
The real intrinsic value is ia the
amount and quality OF secured wool
produced by the sheep
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-02-11

The Egyptian army intends to crush
osman Digna, an operation that argues
the possession Of courage and that Mr..
Digna need not view as particularly
questionable. a man who can die Of
starvation, smallpox and yellow fever
IN three different places at once and
then bob mp sound and pugnacious in
three other places coud be crushed
half dozan times and never know IT,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-02-11

The rumor that the Prince OF Wales,
fat and above fifty, is about to be-
stride an rntamed bicycle, taking his
life in his hands and feet, implies that
waiting for throne to become vacant
produces ennui However, if the heir
can rule the machine, a little matter
like reigning in the future over king.
dom need not worry him.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-02-11

The Fifth Cavalry at indianapolis.
Inc tenth annual reunion of the
! Fifth Indiana cavalry was held at En-
glish Hotel hall, Indianapolis, on the
| 18th and 14th of October. About 100
We're present, many members coming
several hundred miles This regiment
attained especial notoriety by endur-
ing thirty days and nights in the sad
die in the pursuit and capture of the
great rebel raider, Gen. John Morgan's
| command at Bufington's Island, Ohio,
July 10, 1868 They also participated
in the campaign of East Tennessee dur
ing the fall and winter of 1868 and 1884.
notorious in history as the campaign OF
parched corn and persimmons, with
almost daily collisions with the com.
mand of the famous Rebel, Gen. Long
street, and in the Georgia campaign,
being under fire daily until the surren-
der OF Maj. Gen. George IL. Stoneman
within few miles of Andersonville
prison, the inmates of which il was the
purpose to release, and the destruction
Of lines of communications, stores and
manufactures of war materials OF the
enemy. Gen. Stoneman's surrender
sent the enlisted men to Andersonville,
where lis were buried. The officers
We're sent to Columbia, $. q, from
which prison Col T. ii. Butler
escaped, pursued by blood hounds
for number of days, finally reaching
the federal lines, after forty days, at
Knoxville, Tenn, travelling by night
and hiding in the swamps and mount
aims by day. The association held an
interesting campfire at night where
interesting memories of the camp, sad
die and battles were renewed. India. I
napolis Tribune.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-02-11

While there is Improvement In
nearly all lines OF work the blacS-
smiths tools are tho same that they
were centuries ago and horses are still
shod IN the same old way. Within the
past lew years. however. thoughtful
minds have turned 10 improvements 10
morse shoeing. In tha Rhine country
IN Germany tho biacksmiths have
found decided Improvement in hoof-
wear. Instead OF the horse shoo being
simply curved piece OF iron tho Ger
mans make part OF tho shoe OF rope
ana tho rest OF maloablc iron. On the
oottom OF the iron Is deep grove rum
ming from end to ond in which tightly
hts a piece Of tarred rope. Tho rope
Is ABOUT three fourths OF an inch thick
with strans tightly twisted and tho
Shoe Is fastened TO tho foot by four
nails driven through the rope on each
siae' The tarred rope resting on the
pavement gives tho horse firm grip
ana greatly increases his pulling pow
er. The shoe is much lighter than the
OLD one. infinitely more comfortable
ana saves the hoofs great deal OF
hard wear. IL is said that the rope
VIII stand four weeks OF hard usage
when 1t can be easily replaced ~
trifling expense.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-02-11

Plymouth Pa. mas an Enoch Arden
case that is creating great excitement
10 town. sunday june ~, the BODY
o. M unknown man was found on the
mountain. IL was somewhat decon.
posed No ono could recognize 10
Lndertakcr Ferguson buried the body.
week later Mrs. Niriam Mills Of
Ayondaio had the body exnumed ana
recognized ID as that OF her husband
Inc widow went into mourning ana
n lawyer TOOK charge Of TIE estate.
Yesterday Mrs, Mills tainted wnen her
husband returned 10 his old nome. lie
sara no had been on business trip 70
inc west where he purchased horses
Tor the eastern mareet Mrs Mills says
she will not be roconciled to her hus-
oand' as he went away without nOii'
Tying her
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-02-11

was composed of the Sixth and Twenty
fourth Ohio, Twenty-third kentucky
Thirty sixth Indiana and Eighty-fourth
Illinois. The writer was wounded at
Chiekamauga and missed the fun at
lookout Mountain. National Tri.
bune
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-02-11

u Isn't the "fightym noot who y re.
sponsi6le for nll IN fugitive yprse.
When n'dfcn is we'll seated 1t becomes
q 'ihnpilg menace against health
The tip OF tipsy man ISN'T straight tip
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-11
A SIIREWD CHURCHNIAN.

He Doubled the Collection by Corner
ing the Small Change.
In small town in the Aidlands there
is a rich congregation that is not
characterized by lavish liberality says
Iid-Bits
Time after time the minister had
vainly appealed to his people to con-
tribute mere generously to the funds
of the church. The members wolla
indeed, giys something, but it was near
Is always the smallest silver coin OF
the realm that was placed on the plate,
A shrewd Scotchman who had recent
ly come 10 the place and joined the
church was not long in noticing this
state Of affairs. and remedy soon sug-
gcstcd itself to his practical mind
I'm ton you what" he said to one
of the officials If you make M
treasurer III engage to double the
collections n three months
His offer was promptly accepted,
and sure enough the collections began
to increase. until ry the time he had
stated they were nearly twice as much
as formerly.
How have you managed ~ Mr.
SaEdymans' said the pastor TO him one
day.
ats 4 great secret returned the
canny Scot. but III tell you in CONT
dcnee. The folk ] saw maistly gave
threrpenuy bits. Weel, when ] got
the money every Sabbath evening I
carefully picked out the sma' coins and
put them by Moo as there's only q
limited number Of threepenny pieces
III 3 little place Ike this. and as ! nave
maist 81 them at present under lock
and key, the folk maJn give sixpences
II least instead See that's why tn"
collections are doubled.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-11
DAVE LITTLER OK CHICAG0S
FUTURE

David T. Littler. orator and million.
aire spends much time i'm New York
city, although he lives In Illinois. This
Is the way he wreaks his thoughts
into expression concerning Chicago
and New York: "Why, New York Is
only a wayside station compared to
Chicago. It can't equal Chicago In
enterprise in big banks, in pork, in
get up and get and rapid growth. In
a few years Chicago viii be the largest
and greatest city in the world and VIII
have factories extending for eighty
miles around the lake The city Is a
baby, only fifty years old, and New
York is several hundred years old.
Just walt until the windy city gets
out Of her swaddllng clothes and all
other cities Will pale into luslgniilcancS
If u naby is 50 great. grand and pow
e-ful. what viii 1t be when years are
added? New York? Wen, 1t viii re-
main wayslde station" All Of which
leads the New York Advertiser to re-
mark that Mr. Littler Is a third cousin
of Eolus ].
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-11

Miss summit hear that your
father has sold his yacht" Miss Pail
sade-'Yes, he couldn't afford to keen
it," Miss Summit-'Then the report
that You are going to be married isn't
true? Vogue.
Witherby- haven't seen my new
boy, have youG They say he takes
after his father Plankington-f he
takes the same things his father takes
I'm sorry for him, old man.-Detroit
Free press.
Wrepull- The morning paper says
that you alderman brought that new
electric railway to terms on that fran
chise matter in short order last night
is it trueg' Steenthwarl-"You bet"
WirepulI- what were the terms"
Steenthward give hundred for each
Ss-Buffalo Courier.
''Now we have money enough to send
our minister away for a two months
vacation.s isn't that a long holiday
Yes; but then we feel as though we
deserve Chicago Inter-Oceau.
what superb face" said one
Boston girl to another as they stood
before marble head Of Minerva.
Yes" said the other What a nose
for spectacles r'-Harper's Bazaar
Tommy-Nfv fathers la the butcher
business. What business Is rourn in:
Sammy-Afy father don't have 70 fo3er
any business He's alderman Chicago
Tribune.
What dazzling. bewlldering thing a
city directory in India must be'-Nash-
ingJun Star.
HE'S there anything ! can 40 20
prove my affection So that yon viii not
doubt itY' She-"There Is Marry sister.
she is older than ], and mamma u de-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-11
SUBURBS BURGLAR DHMORAL
lZllR.

FL once invented said man who
lived in the suburbs, "a burglar de
moralizer that was very effective IN its
way, but never got il patented be
cause I didn't think | ought to, Ii was
a very simple contriyance; It consisted
merely of a stout wire stretched across
the floor at such a distance from the
door and windows that any one enter
ing would get under Roadway before
reaching H. ana low enough SO that
he would fall over It, There had been
a number of burglarieS in our town,
and SO ! fitted up the lower floor of
our house with thc lemoralzer; we ad-
iuSted the wires the last thing at night
when we were locking up.
One night, about Three nights,
think it was, after we had set them
up, we heard a noise at the back door.
and we knew that somebody was com
ing We gathered around the head Of
the back stairs and listened The burg
lar got in without much trouble and
closed the door softly behind him. and
then for a moment everything was very
still. Then there was a great thud that
fairly shook the house. then another
moment of stiffness, and then the sup
pressed but steady sound of a human
voice; it was the burglar sitting on the
kitchen floor and cussin
after while we moved around
little upstairs to let him know we
were On deck. ana he got mp and went
away He didn't take anything, but
Mrs suburb said she had rather he had
taken everything there was in the house
! than to hear him swear SO, and that
I is why never rot the demOrali2er
patented. It was effective, but it
would have seemed like offering a pre-
MUM on profanity New York Sun,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-11
August
Flower

Eight doctors treated me for Heart
Disease and one for Rheumatism,
but did me no good. ! could not
speak aloud Everything that l took
into the Stomrch distressed me. /
could not sleep. | had taken all
kinds of medicines, Through a
neighbor got one of your books.
l procured a bottle of Green's Aug
ust Flower and took il. am to-day
stout, hearty and strong and enjoy
the best of health. August Flower
saved my life and gave me my health.
Mrs. Sarah ] Cox, Defiance, O. %
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-11
LITTLE GLORY, BUT A GOOD

LIVING
Il haven't play cd in a place Of 5000
inhabitants for 10 years remarked
the manager Of a theatrical company
who was in town the other day buying
a lot of old Autographs. 81 got tired
loafng about Nuion Square and wait
ing for something to turn up. My wife's
brother asked me TO visit him at q
vingc called Couklingyille, in the low
or AdirOndacks. Just to keep our hands
in my wife my daughters and my
self gave little entertainment in big
room over store. IT took and got an
idea. ] sent for two fellows / knew,
we formed a company and started out
We Travelled al over the North woods
by rail, stage or wagon In summer we
maed the fair or circus towns and In
winter we have our regular dates.
Everybody knows us and we are well
liked Our receipts are small, but so
are our expenses. We are never ont
Of a Job and never dead broke We are
a happy family-for the young fellows
married my daughters -contcnted to
earn q comfortable living and to let
others continue the heart-breaBing
chase after fame and fortune" New
York sun.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-11
a widely Prevalent Malady.

While It Is perfectly true that swamp v'p.
ors, morning and evening mlsts along the
banks Of slow winding turh'd streams, and
the enluyuim cNhaled by the sun from moist
and decoylng vegetable hegct malaria, It fire.
suently breaks out where no such conditions
exist It is, In fact, a malady widely preys
lent, OF which 1t is 10 many eases impossible
to discover the origin. But though its causes
are often obscure, the testimony profession.
al and public OF the inhabitants OF America
and other lands, leave no reasonable doubt
not only that IIostctter's Stomach Blttcrs up
roots this tenacious disease when fully de-
welcomed, but forllhes the system against Its
first attacks Chls aud fever, bilious Inter.
mittcnt, dumb aguc and ague all Yield to II
alike. Liver trouble, always present In ma
laral disorder, dyspepsia, constipation and
kidney complaint succumb to the Bitters.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-11
BIG INDIAN FEAST

Ashland. Wis, Nov The Indians
ON lhc Odanah reservation are having
a big feast. For several months they
have been saving for the occasion and
have put all their money into eaNbles,
and now are going from house 10 house
eating as much us they can The Oda-
nah Indians will receive about Sl2O-
eco for their pine this winter, the Ward
estate Of Iudiugton having entered into
negotiations FOR it at 81 per thousand.
A number of the Indians have petition
ed the government for permission TO
sell It.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-11

A special meeting Of the Edl,ou Elec-
trio Illuminating company, OF New
York, is announced for November %,
20 act upon the issue Of S1,750,0O '/1nds
under the deed OF mortgage dated
March IL, 1890
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-11
CLOSING GRAIN PRICES

Chicago, Nov. 4 The closing prices
on the Chicago board were:
Wheat, Nov, 81 -, Dee. 90 81, May,
90. Corn, Nov. 30, Dee. 3S34, Jan.
rs rs, May, 4234 oats, Nov Is ~
Dee. rs rs, May - II
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-11

The strike Of the brlcilayers' union
at Lowell, Mass, which was begun last
May, IS declared Off, because the IN
ternati0nal union considers It useless
10 appropriate more money to continue
~ struggle.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-11
EJCAiLD ENJOYS

lhcploasalt flavor gentle action and sooth-
lug object ~ Syrup OF Figs, when in need Of
a laxative, aud il the father or mother DO
costiyt or bilious, the most gratifying results
follow its use; SO that it is the best family
known and every family should
have n bottle.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-11

Richmond, Va, lawyers adopted reso-
lutlons recommending Charles V. Mere
dith for judge OF the United States
circuit court, 20 succeed the late Judge
Hugh IA Bond.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-11

Capt. jack Adams, commander-in-
chief Of the G.. A. r., who has been
seriously IN in Chicago for several
weeks, has arrived at his home In
Lynn, Mass.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-11

John Douohue, a shoemaker Of Fort
Scott, IIas., was found dead in jail yes
terday morning He was standing up
right in a natural position near the
window when found.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-11

King Humbert of Italy, like his
father, Victor Emmanuel, is firm
believer In temperance. He tastes
liquors and wines SO seldom, that he
is almost total ahstauer This was
Illustrated few weeks ago when his
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-11

HALLS CATARRH CURE Is a liquid ant
Is aiken internally and acts directly upon
th blood aud mucous surfaces Of the sys-
tom, Send for testimonials, free. Sold by
Druggists, 75c,
/. j. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-11

The Texas Columbian building is in
the hands of the shcrin, owing to dis
agreement with The contractors in r.
glrd 10 extras.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-11

termined not To let me marry unit.
sister is opposed of"-Indianapolis
Journal
Great Editor-"rhat new society re-
porter win not do. He has not master
ed the first principles of modern Journ-
alism." Manager" what is the
matter:" Great Editor-''IIe says
handsomely dressed instead Of smart
" gowned. vogue.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-11

FITS; All fits stopped free by Or. Kline's Great
Nerve RestOrer M CTS after first days use. Mar
veous cures Treatise aud s20o trial bottle free 10
Fit cases, send TO Or Kline q3i Arch s., Phila, Pa.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-11

SGURvY aud scorbutc affections pimples,
and blOtchcs on the skin are caused by Ina
pure blood which Beecham's Pills cure.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-11

For weak aud innamod eyes use Dr. Isaac
Thompsou's Eye-Water. Ia IL carefully
prepared physicians prescription.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-11

wreck tho constitution and sometimes pro
duce softening Of the brain, epilepsy, pa
ralysis. and even dread insanity.
10 reach, reclaim and restore such IN
fortunates 10 health ART hapIlDe's, tne
49, ~ 10 uubllsheis al a book written IN
r,laiu but cbasts language, on the nature,
Ffvmutons aud curability, by home treat
n m2ent Of such diseases This book wil 70
sent sealed, in plain envelope, On receipt Ok
ten cents in stamps, for postage: Address
worlds Dlspensary Medical Association
663 Main st., Buffalo, n. T.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-11
THE DAYS TRIPLES.
Funny Facts to Drive Dull Care Away
The Boy And The Man.


'Tis said the boy who eats of fruit
Which is not ripe enough to suit
Mlturer taste
is sure as his reward to gain
A sharp and most decisive pain
Around the waist
IT'S taIlaCy. The boy may fill
with such things at his viii
And never ache.
But if a man take a bite
With hidous torture all the uight
He'll fairly quake.
Washington star
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-11
IT'S a MILESTONE

A bout q young
mans neck 70 be a
sufferer from ncr
vous exhaustion nor
vous debility impair
ed memory low
spirits. irritable tom.
per and the thousand
and one arrangements
of mind and body
that result from
unnatural, pernicious
habits contracted
through Ignorance
Such habits result IN
loss Of manly power,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-11

See Colchester spndiug Boot adm other
column.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-11

WIS PUB UNION
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-24
TIE RAM IN NAVAL WARFARE.
Ono OF ADMIRAL Ammen'. Latest Utter
ances Their Value In engagements.

Ono OF Admiral Ammen's Latest Utter.
ances Their Value In engagements.
As result OF the Victoria disaster renewed
attention will DO given. naval experts say. to
the ram. as a special implement in naval war
fare. The United States has taken the lead in
this direction and has already launched and
nearly completed the famous Ammen ram.
the Katahdin. designed by Admiral Ammen.
now retired. Admiral Ammen has written
much in advocacy Of the principle Of the con-
struction Of this kind Of craft. and one OF his
latest utterances on the ram in naval warfare.
printed in the Sedbord OF June s of this year.
contains the following:
AS rams. such vessels would he 80 greatly
superior to ordinary battle ships as now con-
structed. and to the armored cruisers in facility
OF manGuvre. that they would not use guns
against them. In tho fnce of such rams tho old
constructions would he obsolete. Several weeks
ago q telegram came from Malta that n torpedo
boat had run into the battle ship Nile. and in:
jured her to such an extent as to ill her forward
compartment with water. The Nile was docked
without delay, and nothing more has appeared
IN the newspapers in relation ton to this singular
vessels and the consequences have abundantly
established the fact that armor is of no avail
against ram. but that so light weight as a
torpedo boat should bring to grief so heavy n
weight as battle ship is indeed revelation OF
which there is more to learn.
The one pressing necessity with us is to