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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-11-25
In Memory Of brave BOYS.

The State Of Minnesota, through q
board of commissioners authorized by
the Legislature, has erected a monu-
ment on the battlefield of Gettysburg
to commemorate the deeds of the
First Infantry.
There have been wonderful charges
in the great battles of the world,
charges that through succeeding gen
erations have won, and still shall win,
the admiring recognition of the tao
tician. the noblest lines Of the histor-
ian, the rich and splendid imagery Of
the poet.
Yet from the lOins of this young
commonwealth sprang a regiment of
men who made a charge more won
derful in its daring, more terrible in
its result, more rich in it's legacy of
loyalty, than any that preceded it,
the most heroic charge of history.
The hot July sun was zenith-high
upon the field of Gettysburg that dire
full day in the midst of the flercest
battle Of the century. Gallant Gen
eral Hancock, reaching the spot where
the Union line was being forced back
ward, and halting his furiOusly ridden
horse, called out:
what regiment is thatY'
1.-The First Minnesota"
Charge those lines!"
A charge into eternity that order
meant. At dOuble-quick, without dis
charging a gun, with the concentrated
fire of the Confederate army pouring
a leaden rain of death upon them
at double-quick, then at full speed,
they charged into the enemy's adj
vancing ranks. General Hancock saw
that five minutes respite meant the
arrival of reinforcements and a turn
ing Of the tide of battle. He sacri-
feed his noble regiment in those fear
full five minutes, and the position was
held The charge saved the day, but
50 per cent of the men who made the
charge were left on the field. Nearly
every officer was dead or mOTtally
wounded; Of the 262 men vino made
the charge, 215 were shot down by
the bullets Of the enemy; forty-seven
were still in line. Judge Lochren, Of
Minneapolis, now Commissioner of
Pensions, in his description Of the
charge, Of which he was one Of the
few survivors, says:
1.-THE annals of war contain no par
allel to this charge. In its desperate
valor, complete execution, successful
result, and it's sacrifice Of men in pro-
portion to the number engaged, au-
thentic history has no record with
which It can be compared. "-Harper's
Weekly.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-11-25

after the bees have ceased to fly, the
cases are carried and stored into the
bee-proof honey-house. A "handy
comb.leveller" is then brought into
use, and the combs leyeled TO even
thickness. and set carefully away for
next year. BY the use OF prepared
combs he is quite sure he can double
the white honey crop.
The hives. after the honey is re-
moved. will have an extra hive con-
tanning either frames or drawn
combs, or full sheets Of brood founda'
tion. placed on top OF each colony to
be filled with dark fall honey. There
should be a queen-excluding honey
board placed between the brood
chamber and these hives, sono brood
can be started in them. He keeps
the honey thus obtained for feeding
and rearing an army Of bees in time
for next years clover and Eastwood
season.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-11-25
ST. LOUIS CARNIVAL.
BRILLIANT SUCCESS OF Tns
AUTuMNAL FESTIVITIES.
Enormous Crowds Enjoying the Hospi.
tality of the Metropolis of the Yves.
and southwest--co Concluding Dates and
Attractions

81. Louis. Mo, Oct a-The colnm.
bian festivities in this city continue 10
attract visitors from all directions. The
territory which looks up 10 ST Louis a.
its natural commercial metropolis IN
represented by tens OF thousands Of
citizens, while from more distant pointa
theattendance has been and CONTINUES
very large. The foreign commission.
ers, who came down from Chicago 10
witness the Yelled Prophets parade
and the other attractions. were unit
in pronouneing the street iiluminations
the most magnificent ever witnessed,
and they were also delighted with the
exposition, the fair, and the city gen
orally. During their stay they were
able TO see the largest brewery in
America, largest drug house ia the
world, the largest shoe factory in
America, and several other mann fac
turing and retail establishments Of
mammoth proportions
The tenth annual exposition will ter
inmate one OF It's most successful sea-
sons on Oct 81, and as this practically
includes the carnival, Il is important
that arrangements he made ~ once for
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-11-25

When Lee Left the Union Army.
Nothing ever so panied Lee as to
leave the old army. He was on leave
early in 1861 and lived at Arlington.
Almost daily he rode over to Washing
ton. He was always in immaculate
riding costume and rode the best
horses that could be bought. Eyes,
1 am somewhat extraTagant in the
matter of horses" said Col. Lee with
gravity, to a friend, but a horse is
the noblest work of God after human
ity. 1 do not consider it an extraya-
gance to own the very best horses
your means win permit"
1t was a charming spring day. the
9th of April, in 1861, when Col. Lee
severed his connection with the United
States Army. And here it may be
said that not since Christ was taken
up on the mountain to be tempted Of
Satan has any man been tempted as
was r. Il. Lee. 1t was known that
Gen. Scott would soon retire. Old
Francis p. Blair told a friend that he
went to X. E. Lee in person and told
him he could have command of the
United States Army within the year
1861.
b4AC OllC etNAE WIZ lllt llEutSL UOIl-
ors of the service he had been bred in.
A great war was coming on. With IT
might arrive opportunity for renown
and distinction that were beyond am
bition's widest dream. On the other
side was what? A future that was
uncertain, and beyond that God alone
could see. But Lee never hesitated or
faltered where he thought he was
right. And so, on that sunny day,
9th Of April, as he rode along the
way he would ride no more, no man
could see aught in his firm, impressive
face that indicated the storm in his
mind and heart. He went to the War
Department. Lieut.-COl. T.. d. Town
send, afterwards Acknowledgement, and
Mai. w. A. Nichols were on duty.
II wish to see Gen. Scott" said Lee,
after exchanging the usual saluta-
lions.
So one Of them summoned him. He
remained with the venerable. Virginian
and soldier almost two uninterrupted
hours. What valuable contribution
to the history of the period full re-
port of that conversation would be!
Finally Lee went out, Every pale and
evidently under deep emotion" says
an oilcef WHO Iilppeneu 10 see MIN as
he left the venerable friend he was
never to see more.
OF all the episodes Of the war there
is rome fuller of pathos than this. AS
he walked away, Lee felt that he was
leaving all his hopes behind him. Ii
happened that he met Ben Hardin.
Helm. a Confederate general who died
at Chickamauga, at the threshold of
the War Department Helm had been
cadet at West Point while Lee was
superintendent, and stopped to speak
to his old-time commandant. Helm,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-11-25

Leather which is dull and stained
can often DO restored by mixture
Of oil and vinegar. we'll mixed.
The covers OF lard pals may be
utilized for placing under pots and
saucepans when the stove Is too hot.
The most flesh forming food Il
sugar. Thin people can't uso too
much of III fat people can't use too
little OF It.
A thin piece OF salt pork bound to
a wound caused By stepping on
nail or carpet tack will remove the
Inflammation almost Immediately and
prevent serious consequences.
In cases Of illness where the burn
ing thirst of the patient cannot bo
assuaged by water or cracked ice. Il
Is said that q tcaspoonful OF glycer-
Inc will afford prompt and compare
lively long relief
Precipitation stains may be re-
moved from the arms OF white WOODEN
or silk dresses by sponging with
warm water into which ammonia has
been poured, and then with clear
water. Press the place before II be-
comes quite dry.
Embroidery should always be
ironed on the wrong side, on a soft
surface, such as heavy flannel or
felting, with clean white cloth
over it and should be ironed until
thoroughly dry. In this way the de-
sign will be beautifully brought out
White silk lace may be cleaned bv
spreading IL upon q white paper
that has been covered with calcined
magnesia, placing another sheet upon
1t and laying it away for three days
between the pages OF a large book
Shake of the powder and the lace
will be clean and white.
Tho best way OF removing the
white spots caused by water drops
on Grape Is an exceedingly simple
one. Lay the Grape on table, with
piece OF black silk beneath t. Din
q camePs hair brush in ordinary ink
and go over the stain. Wine tho ink
OIL with a soft piece OF silk. Tho
stain will disappear as soon as the
ink dries
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-11-25

Fruit trees do better on wcll
drained land
Many horses are ruined by care.
lessness in handling.
Nothing adds more 70 the value OF
the farm than a good orchard.
Growing sheep instead Of taking
fertility from the soil improves II.
The apple borer begins his work
the fret year after planting the trees
Trim all the wood from tho cur.
rant bushes as soon as the leaves are
of.
1t rarely IL ever pays to whip a
horse. They yield much quicker TO
kind treatment.
II is expensive TO keep the brood
SOW on corn all winter. Give milk.
bran, roots, etc.
II you haven't the cash TO pay
with, better do without something
than to buy ION time
The question with the stock grow
err Is, how TO increase the quality
without increasing the cost.
There is no greater luxury than a
dish OF Strawberries fresh from your
own garden. Plant apatch for home
use at least.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-11-25


One significant fact is stated with
regard 10 the wonderful Army of the
Potomac. The legions were governed
practically without corporal punish
ment; nor, save in a very few in
stances, when some peculiarly helm
Gus Offense against military law had
been committed. was the punishment
of death inflicted. l remember when
was down with the Federal army
in Virginia seeing ut a generals head
quarters a wretched creature, a delin-
quent soldier, who, under the grim
guard OF a sentry, was sweeping all
the refuse away and shoyeling 1t into
baskets. He was TO endure so many
hours of this humiliating drudgery for
so many days, as he had been guilty,
so E-Tyas told. of some exceptionally
disgraceful crime. Now and again
some martinez commanding officer
would venture upon course of pro-
cedure slightly analogous to bodily
punishment. l have heard of Offend
ing soldiers being ''spread-eagleds"
that is to say, tied by the wrists and
ankles to the wheels of a gun or an
ammunition wagon. and left bare
headed for a certain time to the blaZ-
ing sun. But these certainly indefen-
sible punishments were very rarely
resorted TO.
Remembering that the use OF the
cat was common in the British army
during the Crimean war. and that
tiOgging in the army was not totally
abolished until the passing OF the
Army Discipline Act in April, 1881.
and that in the French army, although
corporal punishment had long since
disappeared from it. the death pen
atty was frequently enforced, it can
scarcely have failed TO strike an on
locker with establishment that the
American commanders should have
been able to preserve discipline
among the hundreds of thousands of
men serving under them without fog
ging, and without hanging or shoot
ing them, in a proportion even re-
motely approaching the infliction of
such extreme penalties in the French
army. 1t must be remembered, more
over, that the bluebellies comprised in
their ranks an astoundingly miscella
neous congregation of humanity. There
was, truly, a very numerous element
of sternly resOlute, unfiinching, ener-
getic soldiers, who were fighting not
only for the unity of the republic, but
for cOnscience's sake, and would have
regarded the cause Of the emancipa
ton of the negro as a kind of holy
war. These, practically, the worthy
descendants of the old Puritans, We're
the leaven that gave life and vigOr to
the whole Federal aFmy.-American
Tribune.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-11-25
Grnnt,n rrihute to rolI..

When the news Of General Leonidas
Folks death was received by General
Grant, that general said: "Then the
most perfect gentleman ever met is
gone" Gentle as d woman i'm his man
ner, 1t seemed an unspealIable offense
to utter an oath or a coarse expression
I'm his presence. His men never for
got this, and the generals dismay may
be well imagined when one day he
came across two prfyates having a
little scrapping match beside the road.
One Of the combatants, being still So
Der enough to recognize the officer,
fell back, but the other turned and
stared insolently at the handsome old
man on his horse. Sergeant, SER
geant, come and put this man I'm
irons,' called the general. And the
fellow shouted, who In hi are you,
old mule-ear? Git off that horse and
I'll lick you for ten-cent postage
stamp.' II was too much. General
Polk turned and fed.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-11-25
DoublIng tho white Honey crop,

Mr.. Il. Taylor, in Farm, Stock and
Home. says that at the end Of the
white honey season he removes all
surplus honey from the hives, crates
the finished sections, and extracts
the partly-flled and uncapped combs.
The extracted honey thus obtained
is, II cured properly, OF the highest
grade for table use, and sells for
nearly the price Of the comb honey
If customers are made acquainted
with its high excellence.
The sections containing the empty
combs he returns to the supers, and
some pleasant afternoon sets them
all out without covers. so the bees
can get at them without hindrance.
and clean the combs OF every drop OF
adhcring honey. In the evening,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-11-25

too. was agitated. for he was brother
in-law TO Mr.. Lincoln, who that very
day had offered him the place OF
major and paymaster, vice Long
street, resigned" All this Helm told
Col. Lee.
Il cannot help you, said the stately
Virginian, for within the last hour
L have given up my own career. /
have left the United States Army. My
own mind is too much disturbed to adj
wise you. But do what conscience
and honor bid"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-11-25

The old man never had much to say
'Ceptin' to Jim.-
But the old man jes' wrapped up in
I never heard him speak but once
Err twice in my life. and the first time
When the army broke out. and Jim he
The Old man backin' him-fer three
And all at heerd the old man say
Wuz Jest as we turned TO march away
Wen, goodbye, Jim; take keer of
Feared like he wuz more satisfied
Jest lookin' at Jim
And lilxin' him ali to hisse' f-iike-see2-
cause he wuz Jest wrapped up in him.
Over and over I mind the day
The Old man come and stood round in
While we was a-drillin'. a-watchin' Jim,
And down at the dee-po' a hearin' him
Well. goodbye. Jim; take keer of
yourse'fF'
Never. was nothin' about the farm
Distinguished Jim.-
Neighbors an used to wonder why
The old man 'peared wrapped up in
But when Cap Biggler he writ back
AT Jim was the bravest boy he had
In the whole blamed regiment, white or
And his hghsin' good as his farmin'
AZ he had led. with bullet clean
Bored through his leg-and carried the
'Through the blOodiest battle you ever
seen!
The old man wound up a letter to him,
AT Cap read to us, at said: Tell Jim
Goodbye, and take keer Of hisse'f!''
Jim come home jest long enough
Fer to take the within
AT ned like TO hack in the caivary--
and the old man Jest wrapped up in
Jim lowed at he'd had SIGH luck before.
Guessed he'd tackle it three years more!"
And the old man give him a colt he'd
And followed him over to Camp Ben
And laid around fer a week er So
A-watchin' Jim on dress-parade,-
Tel finally ne rid away
And an at he heerd was the old man
say,
Wei, goodbye. Jim; take keer Of
yourse'fp'
TUX the papers, the old man did,
Watchin' fer Jin,-
Fully believin' he'd make his mark
Some day-Jest wrapped up in him!
And many time the word nd come
At stirred him up like the tap Of a
At Petersburg, fer instance, where
Jim rid right into their cannons there
And TUX 'em-and pinted 'em tother way.
anu SDCheu II nome 10 the BOYS IN Gray
As they scooted fer timber!-and on
and on
Jim a lieutenant and one arm gone,
AN the old mans words in his mind all
day,
Well goodbye, jim; take keer Of
yourself!
Think of a private. now-perhaps,
Wen say like Jim-
ATS clumb clean up to the shoulder
straps
And the old man jest wrapped up in
Think Of him-with the war plum
And the glorious old Red, white and
Blue
A-laughin' the news down over Jim,
And the old man bendin' over him
The surgeon a-turnin' away with tears
AT hadn't leaked out for years and
years,
AS the hand o. that dyin' boy chung to
His father s-the old voice in his ears
Wen, good-bye, Jim; take keer Of
James Whitcomb Riley.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-11-25
The Fallaey o. Large pnstnre..

1t is not uncommon for inexperi-
enced stockmcn to think they have
secured excellent pasture because
they can turn into field where
grass is foot or more high. Except
with clover, and not always with
that, a large growth is not the sweet
est and most nutritious. Very often,
indeed, the untouched grass in the
pasture field is left uneaten because
IL lacks the sweetness which cattle
found in shorter and more nutritious.
We have often seen the grass eaten
down almost to the soil over an UNI
derdrain. while tho grass grew green
and apparently just as good but UNI
eaten few feet away. Then, too, a
dressing Of mineral fertilizer. either
potash or phosphate, will do much to
sweeten this too large growth. Prob
ably on most soils the potash adds
phosphate also by making what the
soil contains more soluble. -Ameri-
can Cultivator.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-11-25

a visit 70 81. Louis while Ia lie holiday
attire. The railroad companies have
made such concessions Ia rates, aud
have enlarged the low rate area 80 ma
terially that the expense attached 70
attending the carnival has been reduced
% something quite insignificant Spec
tally low rates can be- obtained for the
concluding illumination displays on
Oct I9 and 10. Oct. ts i Spanish and
Italian day and the event will be cello.
brated by pnradca % brilliantly uni
formed cavalry. The 18th Is Pythlan
night, when thousands OF Knights u
Pythias will be Ia line.
The illumiuationa arc 20 gorgeous
that no one can afford 10 miss seeing
them. An illustration a given Of tho
revolving electric star made up Of
nearly ! 600 electric lights IN constant
motion aud with rapid changes In
color. The other electric set pieces and
panorama, twelve In number, include =
lovely floral arch in natural colors. hTil-
liant pyrotchnic effects. an executive
arch with portraits otaii the Presidents
Of the Union and Of the governors Of
Missouri, and some exceedingly APP
propriate Columbian panorama There
are in addition over 10000 gas lights
with colorcd globes lining the side
walks Of the principal streets In all
there are over $4,000 lights used ia the
Examinations. which rival the greatest
triumphs Of Paris and cast into inslfi-
canoe the tabled grandeur Of the orient
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-11-25
A New Through Sleeping Car Zine

From Chicago TO Seattle via the Chi
cago, Milwaukee & ST Paul and Great
Northern railways, has been estab-
lished and hrst-class sleeping cars will
hereafter run daily from Chicago at
1890 p. m, arriving at Seattle 1880 D.
m, fourth day. This Is undoubtedly
the best route to reach the North
Pacific coast
Tor time tables maps and other In
formation apply TO the nearest ticket
agent, or address George II. Heafford,
general passenger agent, O., nj. & 81
Z. Ry., Chicago, III.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-11-25

THERE is already considerable
agitation for another worlds fair in
the year 1900. to be held in New
York. though two or three European
countries were in the field some time
ago. Better let the plan ''set' a
decade or so after Chicago's marvel
Gus achievement
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-11-25

Inquiring Boy-And have you seen
avalanches in the Alps?
Great Traveler-Yes my son.
"And elephants in Asia?r
Eyes"
"And tigers IN African
PLENTY OF them"
Ever SC Polar bear?"
Several"
Ever see any wild monleys?"
Thousands"
Ibid you ever see IA Polar bear
chasin' elephant with a tiger on his
back and lot OF monkeys laughin' TO
see a avalanch comm after 'emb"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-11-25

The indiscriminate exchange OF
lead pencils among school pupils is
condemned by the Minnesota health
commissioner who says that putting
the pencil in the mouth IS very
common habit and that diphtheria
and other diseases are often trans
mitted in this way. II the pupils
cannot be forbidden to lend or ex-
change pencils, he says the ianitors
must disinfect the pencils every day.
The man who habitually hypothe-
Gates other peoples lead pencils
should make note of this.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-11-25

THE jeweled crown of the king of
Portugal. valued at S65o.0O0.0J0. is
said TO be the most valuable thing of
its kind in Europe. 1t is also in the
most danger OF being pawned.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-11-25

IL view of the improvements in
locomotive blilding. it is remark
able that race between locomotives
over cleared tracks has not been ar
ranged before now. The struggle
between two swift engines running
side by side on parallel tracks ought
to be an exciting one.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-11-25

COLONEL H. CLAY KING, distin-
guished throughout the South as a
jurist and assassin, and now serving
a life sentence. makes plant that he
pines for liberty. The difficulty of
doing justice arises from the duality
OF the detained gentleman. If the
jurist could be appeased and the
assassin punished at the same time
it would remove an obvious EN-
barrassment.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-11-25

SOUVENIR Columbian half dollars
are flowing into the United States
treasury at Washington in great
numbers. but they cannot be bought
there yet at par. 1t is a nice ques.
tion, though. whether Uncle Sam has
a right to sell them for more than
so cents apiece.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-11-25

UP in Astoria a murderer made
plea that although he had beaten his
wife to death with a club he was
drunk at the time and with the com
ing of sobriety found himself com
mendably sorry. The jury had hearts
of flint, for they found him just as
guilty as though he had signed the
pledge in youth and adhered to it.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-11-25

IL suit that is now attracting
considerable attention in the New
York courts, on account of the stand
ing of the parties involved, one Of the
witnesses has confessed on the stand
to having periured himself to save
the reputation of the woman in the
case. We suppose he is what the
prince of Wales would call a perfect
gentleman.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-11-25

THERE is an old story of a lawyer
who was fined $40 by justice for
contempt OF court. He promptly
handed up a $50 bill and stopped the
justice when he made a motion to
hand him back the change. keep
1T. Judge" said he, land I'll take out
the value OF 1t in more contempt -
We have always felt, too, that that
lawyer got his moneys worth.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-11-25

II the Ohio genius who is putting
on the market a machine that will
wash the dishes of family in one
minute, performing the whole opera
tion of washing, rinsing and drying
them without wetting the hands Of
the attendant, doesn't get monu-
ment, it will be because the women
of this country are good deal st1n-
gier than we ever thought they were.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-11-25

THE Madagascar News says: ..Tne
price of coffee in Fianarantsoa is So
per 'vata.'" If you know how much a
..vatan is you know now whether to
sympathize with the Fianarantsoans
or not.