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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-09-16

nearly half Of my life, and, knowing as
do every corner Of the gay capital and
every quality, yirtuous or vicious, Of the
bouleyardier, ! am disposed 10 wink
the other eye at what the one sees OBJ
jectionable for the sake of the brilli
ancy, the imag inatioD, the social
charm and courteous tact which shine
so pre- eminently among French men
and women, But because a traveller
accepts the polygamy Of the ''un-
speakable Turk when IN the company
% The Sultan. that is no reason why
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-09-16

is the license of traveller who is ex-
pected to tell wonderful stories The
dance masks are liable 10 throw a
nervous man into the delirium trem-
ems. All are crudely carved from wood
One, twenty inches in length, re-
sembles q turtle in form, with face
in white painted in the center. 1t has
handle Tor carrying, and IS tipped
with feathers. making a cumbersome
and hideoCs object A second looks
Ike the face Of an Indian twisted half
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-09-16

worth quibbling about. Colonel Gar
rick Malley of the regular army has
described robes OF this kind that bear
the historical records of the Indians
for periods of more than one hundred
years.
One of the most interesting figures
medicine lodge in the act of writing
an incarnation on the inner surface Of
piecs of prepar' p eee of bark.
The shaman is cross -ged and bend
ing over the barn, which H. holds in
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-09-16
SONGS OF THE STAGE.
Decent FRENCH IMPORTA-
TIoNs UNDER FIRE.
rhe Highly Cultured Atmosphere OF
Gotham Polluted with chansonette--
some Suggestive Songs which Would
be Better UnsnnG.
[New York corregpondanee.l

III II BACILLUS Of
immortality is more
in .idious than those
Of grip or cholera,
ana ] may say, with
out being consid-
cred prudighly hyp-
ercritical. spreads
quite as much con-
tagibn.
Personally, ] am
very much attached
to the French, hav-
inr lived In Paris
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-09-16
ia Knowirdvc Of nrooLlyn,

Brooklyn Man-IIave you ever been
In Brooklyn2
Coachman No, sor oi niver waz
in Brooklyn but once, aa' thin OF
struck tn wrong ferry an got only TO
Jersey City,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-09-16
rwor!a,s FaLr cor.espoaaeaee.l

WRITER OF PRO
found percept 10 n
has said that the
proper study Of man
is man, or words to
that effect, and per-
haps it is some
kindred interest
which leads visitors
to linger in the
chronological dis
play which the
Smithsonian lnsti-
tuition has made in
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-09-16

In the good old times, when oil was
used ia lighthouses, G,OO0. candle
power lamp was considered immense.
The latest electric light house, built
in France tHeve, at llavrel. will have
the power OF s,aCU,0o) candles.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-09-16
Lsan Anlonlo correspondonee.l

~ W - - ~ -
very difficult 70
prove that the re-
mains OF pre-his-
toric races found in
the Western hemi-
sphere, inelud in g
the mound build
ings OF the great
Mississippi Valley,
the Pueblo struct
ures Of New Mexico,
Colorado aud Ari-
IONA and the ,nnrfa
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-09-16

not actively engaged in the field, they
We're busy with their Office work OF in
defining bounds for the settlers.
Washington frequently wrote home
from here, and nearly all of his letters
contained illusions 20 the droll habits
OF the settlers. The old hut has, in
the memory OF the present generation,
done duty as n milk house" for farm
ers.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-09-16
THE REAL AMERICANS
A LESSON m HISTORY AT THE
WORLDS FAIR.

These People Were the Original Ameri-
cans and in Measure Contributed to
Americas Greatness-In the smith
sonian Exhibit.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-09-16
IN ANCIENT AMERICA.
SOME INTERESTING REMAINS
OF ANTIQUE ART.

The Early Inhabitants OF This CONT
nent HAD Commercial Relations with
Japan and other AsIatlo Countries
was There an Archipelago?
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-09-16

ASriQuE VASE. nAsKETwuRR pEcoEA.
TtuN.
and the Oriental nations, whore its
existence can readily be accounted
for by ntrrcommunication or descent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-26
He WAS FOUND IN JAIL.
A New Hampshire POrser Turns Up
at CranStOn.
POITRAS WAS AWAITING TRIAL
For Obtaining Money Under False Pre-
tenccs I'm woonsocket-He is Accused
of Embezzling and VIII lie Arrested
when Rhode Island Lets Him Go.

Deputy Sheriff Frank c. Wall did a
good piece Of work yesterday. While
looking over the columns of n popular
publication he came across the picture of
a man who was wanted by the authori-
ties at Laconia, N. H., for forgery and
embezzlement, and something about the
appearance of the picture st him as
being familiar.
He made a quiet tour Of inspection
among the prisoners at the Jail and
finally came across his man In the per-
20 of one who had been committed to
the Jail from Woonsocket tor obtaining
money under false pretences. and WIS
awaiting trial at the June term OF the
court Of common pleas.
He Immediately sent a telegram to the
authorities at Laconia, and this morn
ing a special officer arrived at the Jail
who identified the man "a L. j. Poitras
alias Bonnean. a French Canadian, who
had forged a check on a prominent bust
Less firm at Laconia for $50, and had
embezzled $50 and skipped.
A warran Z was left with Deputy Wall
for the arrest Of Poitras after the Rhode
island authorities get through with
him, and he will hen be taken in charge
by the Laconia people.
Poitras had just served an eleven
months sentence in Jail at Laconia for
obtaining money under false pretenses,
aud after getting what he could out OF
the town he skipped for Woonsocket,
where he tried the same game, buL with
out success He Is a French Canadian
n is o 80 years OF age.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-26
RANDALL FINED.
AFTERMATH OF THE SUNDAYSCUF-
FILE NEAR BROADWAY,
Punished for Assault on His Father-in
Law, who Wouldn't Let Him Speak
to His Wife.

The Randall Burleson affair was venti-
lated in thes Sixth district court this
morning, when Randall was tried on a
charge Of simple assault on John Burle-
son.
Burleson IL will be remembered was
accosteu by Randall SUNDAY afternoon,
May z, as he and Randall's wife we're
leaving the broadway Baptist church
and during the efforts OF Randall to gain
the custody OF his wife Burleson was
struck several times.
This affmr was followed later by a
shooting and stabbing ARRAY between
John Stone. an uncle OF Randalrs wife,
and Randall. Stone, wlo use a re-
volver, was wounded by Randalps knife.
John Burleson testified hat with his
wife and daughter, who is Randalls
wife, he was coming out OF the church
when Randall stepped up and deman ded
that he be allowed u speak with his
wife. The witness objected aud a scu fife
ensued during which ne was struck on
the hand and face.
Several witnesses were called to cor-
roborate this testimony and then Ran
dali was allowed to testify In his own be-
half.
lie stated that he simply desired to
speak to his wife but Burleson objected
and he was Obliged to use force to gaiu
the privilege.
The trial was long and tedious, but
eventually Judge Cooke decided that
Randall was guilty and lined himlSl5
aud costs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-26
FOR M~ANSLAUGHTER.
JOHN MOORHEAD hound OYER TO
THE GRAND JURY.
His Rrother Michael Discharged by Dis
Chaffee street saloon Case.

The case against John Moorhead
Thomas Mullen. an Olneyuille saloon
keeper, was brought up for trial in the
Sixth district court this morni g.
Robert Bardsley, bartender for Mullen,
was the first witness called. He stated
that John and Michael Moorhead came
into the saloon on the afternoon in ques-
Of pool. When they finished the
first game he gave them a check
which was TO he paid at the bar. Shortly
aft erwards Mullen, who was seated in AN
adjoining room, called his attention to
the fact that he men were still playing
and told him to give them "a check for
the second game.
The brother protested against paying
this bill. claiming that they were not
playing a game but were simply knock
Ing the balls about the table for amuse-
ment.
Insisted On Payment.
Mullen insisted on payment, and the
brothers becoming slightly angry at
tempted to argue with him. The war OF
words became warm. and resulted
in Mullen's striking at the men
who Immediately piled onto him.
During the scufis John threw Mullen
who. AS he fell, struck his head against
a chair: lie was rendered unconscious
by the blow. aud witness stated that he
tried TO revive him by applying
restoratives, but failed. He thought
Mullen's neck was broken. DIR. Payan
was called, but before his ARRIVAL Null
len was wild and was tossing about on
his bed. Three men had TO hold him.
Several other witnesses were called
who told substantially the same story as
Bardsley.
In Their Own Defence.
Then the brothers were put on the
stand. John Moorheai testified that he
and his brother were fooling with the
balls when approached by Bardsley. AS
Mullen was their brother-in-law,
they did not think 1t right nor just for
him to ask for money and they conse-
quently refused to pay for anything but
The first game. Witness testified
he had no hard feelings against
strike him until struck himself. AS
they were struggling Mullsn's foot
slipped aud he fell, dragging witness
over. He heard the noise made by Null
lens head striking the chair. lie did
not strike him when be was on
the floor. When Mullen failed to arise
he attempted u revive him but met with
no success and after the doctor had been
sent for he and his brother went to their
home where they were arrested later by
the police.
The trial was long and tedious but
Judge Cooke finally decided to hold
John Moorneah Tor m~anslaughter and he
was accordingly bound over TO the grand
jury.
Michael Moorehe I'd, who was held for
a charge OF simple assault, was dis
nA EuA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-26
RAISED A FLAG.
INTERESTING EXERCISES At ELM
STREET PRIMARY SCHOOL.
sIocum Post Presented . Flag which Was
Thrown to the Breeze with Appro-
pirate Ceremonies.

The stars and stripes float above an
other school. This afternoon the Elm
Street Primary school was presented
with a fine flag by the veterans OF
Slocum post, aud it was Thrown to the
breeze with appr opriate exercises.
AT 3 o'clock Comrades j. A. Francis,
Curtis, farmer aud Luther OF the post
stood under he shade of the great elms
in the school yard while the children
marched out in military order aud
formed in line.
Comrade j. A. Francis then addressed
them, telling tue history OF the fiag n
lis symbolism OF patriotism. Il e chill
dren than sans America" lei by the
first assistant teacher, Miss W ebstcr,
after which the flag was raised to the top
of the tall staff by Co ,rade Francis. The
children then sang Columbia, the Gem
Of the Ocean" and the Flag Of the
Free"
S ort addresses on the signifc ,nce Of
the flag and of the duty OF every Ameri-
eau TO stand by It were made b. Com
rades Curtis, Turner apd Luther after
hich the children sang, There Are
Many Flags" and then gave three hearty
cheers for the Slocum post u d for the
Elm stree: flag. They concluded the
exercises by recitingi Ia chorus this pledge
to the flag:
II pledge my allegiance to my fia9 and
to the republic for which it sta ds, . %
nation indisisible, with liberty aud jus
tice for ALL"
The flag was the gift Of the Siocum
post. The children OF the school paid
for the flagstaff by voluntary eontribu-
tions. The teachers, under Whose direc-
ton the exercises were conductet were
Miss Evans, principal; Miss Webster
aud the Misses Cushing. Pike. Wickest
Rathbons and Lancastsr.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-26
HALF A MILLION FOR BOSTON.
The Hub a Gamer to That Extent by q
Decision In the Franklin Fund Case.

The Hub a Gamer to That Extent by q
Decision I'm the Franklin Fund Case.
BosToN, May 26.-The case of the Frank
lin heirs against the city of Philadelphia
In an attempt to secur the fund left by
the will of Benjamin Franklin to that
city, and also a similar fund to the city of
Boston, was decided in Philadelphia
against the heirs. The decision applies to
the fund in Boston as well as the one in
Philadelphia, and means that the city will
get the whole sum, which in February
last amounted to s414. 100.
1t is understoon that no further legal
steps will be taken by the heirs, and the
decision will stand as rendered. The case
has been pending in one form and another
since 1891, when the city was enjoined
from using the accumulated fund for the
payment Of the debt incurred in the pur-
chase of the West Roxbury park (now
Franklin park on the following May.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-26
Boston and Maine Extension.

SALEM, Mass, May 26.-The Boston and
Maine will lay a line of tracks in this
county. They nave recently purchased
the West Amesbury railroad from Newton
Junction, n. H., to Merrimac, Mass. 1t
will be extended to Amesbury village to
connect with the branch from Newbury-
port, which will give another route
toward South Rockingham and north
eastern Essex 20 Boston. The distance is
five miles and the survey has already been
made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-26
HE IS INDIGNANT.
senator Watson Does Not Want to BE
Adopted by Democrats.

Senator Watson Does Not Want to BE
Adopted by Democrats.
The attacks which have been made on
the record and action of Senator Thomas
Carr Watson by the Democratic press of
the state have been entirely unwar-
rantei. Mr.. Watson was outspoken to-
day in his denunciatlon OF the course
pursued.
1.-The papers can say what they please"
said he. II have said nothing about my
position. am not responsible to them
nor am / compelled TO do as they say"
Further conversation on the subject
revealed Il Q fact that Senator Watson
Is indignant at the summary way
in wbica the DemoCr is have adopted
him without consulting him.. His
feeling Tor Republican principles Is as
that he intends to desert the principles
for which he has always fought.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-26
NO QUORUM.

So the Board of Aldermen Will Meet
Again Tonight at 1870 O'Clock.
Only four members of the board Of
aldermen appeared this noon, pursuant
10 the call of Mayor Potter for a special
meeting to discuss and take action on
the increased tax rate. Alderman Bal
lou moved to adjourn and in three
minutes the meeting was over. There
will be another meeting tonight at 1880
n,clnck.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-26
IN FINANCIAL TROUBLE
Ex-sccretary Of the Treasury Foster and
His Hank Go to the Wall.

A special despatch from Fostoria, o.,
reportsthe failure Of ex-Secretary Foster
of Foster a. Co, private bankers of Fos-
toria. O.. The ( allure aft ected the mar
ket somewhat.
Dow, Jones e. Co. say that Bradford,
Rhodes & Co IN 1892, rated the firm at
between s400, 900 n $500. 000, with de-
pUsfts amounting to- tt5o.010, and capt.
of the firm are C. w. Foster.
Charles Foster aud j. A. wilkinson.
Besides its banking business the firm is
interested In the manufacture of hoops.
There is great excitement in Fostoria
over the failure and the general market
Is weak aud timid
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-26
TAKEN FROM THE JURY.
LOnSdale Crossing Case Goes Over
Until Next Fall.
A SETTLEMENT WAS NOT MADE
More Divorce Cases Before the supreme
Confederation and Cruelty the
Grounds on which Petitioners Seek
Freedom From Their Marriage Ties.

Proceedings In the Lonsdale case came
to a rather abrupt termination this
morning. Owing to the fact that certain
witnesses had failed TO appear the case
was taken from the jury and no further
action will probably be taken until next
fall.
There was a report in the court room
of court. but Amasa s. Eaton OF the
counsel for the railroad denies that such
au agreement has been effected aud says
the action amounts merely to a continu-
ance.
At the opening of the trial this morn
ing Attorney Walter Ii Vincent called
the courts attention to a certain portion
of the report of yesterdays trial made by
the Telegram, which he declared was
calculated TO bias the mind OF the jury.
The paragraph referred TO alluded to the
crossing at which the accident occurred.
Mr.. Vincent reminded the court that the
Jury have access TO the new spapers dur
ing the progress OF n trial and said moth
ing should be printed that is calculatsd
in any way TO prejudice the opinions Of
the Jurors. He asked the court to reDri-
mand the paper In question.
Judge Wilbur replied tat the para
graph had possibly slipped in unknwn TO
the editors oil the paper. It's effect upon
The jury, he said is Liable 10 excite preiu-
dice and greater care should be taken
hereaf, er in such matters.
More Unhappy Couples in Court.
Mable n. Walker of Lincoln. states
that she was married to Joseph G. Walker
in January 1892. His treatment OF her
has been very cruel. Some time < he
left her, charging that he had certain
lie tiers in his possession proving her
guilty of adultry. The wife emphati-
cally denies the allegation and ASKS to be
divorced.
Lillie Donegan Of this city asks to be
released from her husband, William 4.
Donegan. She declares him guilty of
neglect aud n%on-support for a period of
two years.
Mina Won Preskow has been deserted
by her husband Arnold. He does not
contribute anything to TER support, and
she . ishes to be given her freedom.
LulIona M. Martin charges her hus-
band, Fred s. Martin, with extreme
cruelty, non-support, desertion and
adultery. Her husband left her two
years z She asks a divorce and the
custody If her two children.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-26
CAN TAKE HER CHOICE.

Nellie Balcom an Go Either to the Re-
form school or Workhouse.
Some time ago Agent Thurber TOOK a
girl named Nellie Balloon, IA v ars of
age, from the streets and sent her to the
Temporary home. Yesterday it was lie.
cided TO take the girl to the State Re
influence on the other inmates of the
home.
This morniug in the Sixth District
court the girl was brought before Judge
Cooke aud sentenced to the Re or
school during her minority, or to six
months at the State w~orkhouse. Nellie
tirement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-26

Arrangements have been made for the
holding If tn annual meeting Of the
New England Water Works association
in Worcester on June IA. 10 and 10. The
uuicipal water boards of the cities and
towns Il New England. IL will be the
first meeting of he association ever held
i'm Worcester. IL is expected that from
300 to 400 members will be present, aud
they will be Hospitality entertained dur
ing their say.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-26
RACED WITH A TRAIN.
Young HIlhouse's Adventure Costs Him
His Life.

yum III
His Life.
LIME, Conn.,, May ga young mai
named Hillhouse who is in Professor
Bartlett's school at Blackhall was killed
by a construction traiu just east of
Blackhall last evening. Young Hill
house Is a native of Yonkers, n. Y, and
was mt the station TO meet an east bound
train. After it passed he saw the con-
struction train coming and started down
the tracks ahead Of il racing with IL.
A short distance east OF the station
Is a ~trestle. When he reached this he
made a misstep aud fell through. Be
fore he could extricate himself the train
struck him IN the head and back, COM
pletely decapita,ing him. His body was
also horribly mangled.
Coroner Harris decided the death was
accidental aud the body was taken to
Professor Bartlett's school and his pa
rents in Yonkers notified.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-26
Held for Trial.

Detective Swan arrested a woman
named Elizabeth BraIch, Yesterday
afternoon, on a charge of stealing q lot
OF ribbons from the Boston Store, and
locked her Xp In the Central station. She
was arraigned i'm the Sixth district court
this morning on a charge OF shop-lifting,
aud pleading not guilty was held for trial
Friday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-26
ELOPED WITH ANOTHER.

Blanche Culbertson, the Eiancee of Can
tain Mckay Marries lie gh French.
CHICAGO, Nav 26.-Blanche GILBERT
son, an heiress to $500. 900, whose a
ment to Captain Donald Mckay of the
British army was some time
ago left home Wednesday night and ral
of with another man wit whom il
seems she was infatuated. His name is
Leigh French, son OF DR.. George Il.
French, "a wealthy doctor.
Young French is a medical student.
IL is understood that the couple were
married. soon after leaving this city. The
affair has caused much excitement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-26
A HUMAN DYNAMO.
Palmer Thinke He Can Generate Enough
Electricity for n Street Car.

Palmer Ihfnke He Can democratic Enough
Electricity for n Street Car.
William III. Palmer was brought into
the Sixth district court this morning to
undergo au examinat on as To ais sauity.
DR.. Palmer testified that the man was
insane. He Is possessed Of d lusious
and thought he was filled with mesmeric
power W tn which he can charm people
and animals. He also thought his
power Is sufficiently strong to enable
him TO move a street car without horses.
and 1t is his constant desire TO
get possession of "a car and
run IL through TO Pawtucket without
any other power than the electricity
generated by himself He was sent 10
the state insane asylum.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-26
NEXT MONDAY
DIR. GRAVES WILL KNOW WHEN
HE WILL BE TRIED AGAIN,
And. If He ia Tried, Yefore What Judge
the Trial Will Take Place-Mr. Ste
vens Argument.

DENVER, May 26.-Judge Burns will
give his decision Monday as to whether
DIR. Graves will be tried at this or the
mex term OF the district court.
Hon. /. n. Stevens answered the argu-
ment OF Judge Macon yesterday in be-
half the state, urging grounds for contin-
uance as before printed in these dis
patches.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-26
Pawtuxet.

A BOX of Monkeys" a two-act
drama was presented at Parish hall last
evening. In the cast were Messrs. A. A.
Rhodes and X. G. Pearce; Misses Marion
Merriweather, Fannie H. Rhodes and
Amy Rider. Miss Blanche Rhodes.
soprano, sang "Forspken." and "Laddie"
during the evening. aud Mr.. Joselyn.
p%anis', rendered two selections.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-26
ANNOUNCED BY CANNON.
How the News of election will be Her.
aided at Newport.

NEWPORT. May 26-Elrction Day will
lot lie observed Ia n wport this year ac-
cording 10 the Usual program. A field
piece will be planted on the green ia
front of the state house and a gun squad
placed in Charge.
AT he close OF the proceedings inside
three guns will he Tired announcing TO
the militia that they are wanted at their
armor.es, whence they will ap ear OH
Washington square to escort the new
govern rel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-26
PETITION TO SATOLLI

Asks For the Return Of DIR. Burtsell to
Bis Former Charge.
New YORK, May 26.-Mgr. Satolli has
received a petition with over $4,000 sig
natures asking thai the Rev. DIR. Richard
l. Burtsell be reinstated i'm the Roman
Catholic Church OF the Epiphany this
city.
On account of DR.. Burtsell's sympathy
with the Jews Of DIR. McGlynn, he was
returned to a church in Rondout, n. Y,
In 1Sg1
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-26

EAST WEYMOUTH. Mass, May 26.-Some
unknown party broke open the automatic
postage stamp machine in the East wey-
mouth station Of the Old Colony railroad,
and stole what money there was In the
boz