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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23
HUMOROUS.

Mistress-"H you stranger down
there. Bridget?" Bridget-"N, mum
it's Con Callahan: sure. OF knew aim
in TIL Guild counthrayr
1.-THE farmer said one OF the little
pigs was sick, so brought II some su-
gar" Sugar Yes. sugar. Haven.
you ever heard of sugar-cured hams!
Truth.
The Princes tutor-"What can your
highness tell me about gold Fhe
Prince is silent. Tutor-"Quite right
your highness. Silence Is goldenf-
Fliegende Blaetter.
do you think" said chappie. THAI
gentleman ought to speak TO his bar
Der when he meets him on the street
Certainly" said Briggs. ITS about
the only chance he has TO get WORD
in. Indianapolis Journal.
THE highest elevation attained by
man." said the professor, is about 90
900 feet" Him. whispered Under.
grad, Il got so high on hard cider one
day down on the farm that didn't get
back to earth for four days. cincin.
natl Enquirer.
I'm perfectly convinced" said the
ambitious young man, that can
write the greatest novel OF the period.
why don't you go ahead and do u
them" "oh. would not think OF such
thing. am happy In my belief ON
the subject. Where's the good OF my
risking Disappointment" = Washing.
ton Star.
STUDENT learn that there are cases
in which people have had from child
hood an uncomfortable desire 70 eat
soap. What Is the cause OF that =
Learned professor They are victims
OF sappessomanla " Student-"Um-
what does sappessomanla mean? =
Learned professor desire 10 cal
soap. New York Weekly.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23
INDUSTRIAL.

A cotton compress 20 press bale .
minute Is to be built at Natchez.
A ship canal in England. sixty mile,
long. from Newcastle 70 the Scotch
coast Is proposed.
This years corn crop will be worth
81 100 .O00 900 Our cotton crop. inciud
ing the seed, is worth $3.50. 900 900.
A 10000 bushel elevator IL being
erected al New Orleans TO cover thirty.
two acres Locomotives using corn.
pressed air will be used.
Locomotives are now turned out
which weigh g6 tons. The electrical
shops and factories all over the United
States are oyerrun with orders.
The $4,000 coal miners Of Alabama
Kentucky and Tennessee have formed
union. one-third Of the coal mined
In Ohio Ia mined By machinery.
Birds In fockIng north and south
sometimes reach height % seven
miles. where the decreased resistance Of
the atmosphere allows them 10 as very
fast.
Labor organizations are not extend.
ing in point OF membership fast Just
now. but there Is determination
among wage workers TO have tho full
value OF their labor.
The granite belt In North Carolina i,
fifteen TO twenty miles wide and lnsx.
haustahle; quarrles are being opened
and orders for street and curbIng pur.
poses are rushing In.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23

The passengers smiled.
For the twentieth time the man In
the middle of the car was rearranging
his luggage. A dozen times before
they had supposed he was preparing
to leave the train, but he had stayed
on.
do you think he is going this
timer said a lady on the opposite
side Of the car to her husband,
II give ii up" he responded. ~
looks like it, but it has looked ike II
before
And he didn't go, Stations came and
went but he remained. only seeming
to get more nervous as we neared New
York.
Il think the mans crazy said the
lady.
But he didn't look like an insane
person. though his actions We're GER
tainly queer
Sometimes he would drop his head
on his breast in deep thought. Then
he would smile softly at first but the
smile would grow wider and broader
and finally threaten TO become a
burst of laughter; but before 1t broke
out he would suddenly remember
where he was and put his hand over
his mouth or turn and look out OF the
window.
Once when he opened his big port
manteau and the lady observed that
1t was filed with parcels and when
he peeped into one of the packages
with a satisfied smile, she discovered
a piece of dress goods of very gay
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23
a17-1e7--1-l7s7
A STORY WITH A MORAL.
she Patched Her Chum's Quarrel at
the Cost of Her Friendship

She Patched Her Chum,s Quarrel at
the Cost of Her Friendship.
Il hear that you and Charley have
been auarrelins Of hate" said the girl
with the hair lonped over her ears,
I'VE have" said the girl with the
dimple in her chin, ''and II was all
his fanlt. too, ! have just finished Il
letter telling that il was all over
You surely wouldn't throw him
over with all the money he has, said
the girl with her hair Topped over her
ears: 1T wouldn't be half as easy TO
get him back as ii he had none. And,
then, he spends 1t just as freely as he
would II he We're quite poor
Il don't care" flashed the girl with
the dimple in her chin; Il hate him.
He-he Is awfully quarreisnme, and
he would die before he would confess
that he was in the wrong"
We'll, so would YOU, wouldn't your"
II! OF course would. but that Is a
very different matter. Why he would
probably remind me OF 1t next time
men have no tact BESIDES, he actual
~ gave Lulu bunch of flowers yes
tertiay."
before
~ don't $40 how van Gonna Ia knew
ANYTHING about II Rut I'm sure /
don't care how much he tiIrts after
this-proyided he enn find ANYBODY 10
tiirt with"
.sOh some girls will tYirt with inst
ANYBODY 10 keep in practice. There il
Inlu-but Won say yon don't care any
moreg"
..Of course don't. she Il welcome Ia
what I have refused,
ooh She won't believe that. no win
tell her.
.I'm sure / don't care what H. tells
herr,
..Of course moi. IN ynu aid wouli
NOT fell Won thar / saw them ont ariy.
ing together this afterneon
Care intlea,-not i. Did they-were
they having q very nice finer,
";rhey seemed ii H. RI tbe way.
7 never nntired b,.f,,re th,,t Ills moss
was unite crooked Iii vol,s,.
..1,rnnked indeed, II Il nerfac,ly
straight Yon ought II wear CLASSES
even N NAV ar, ,1t h,,.or,in,s
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23

II have often wondered, said . hsh-
srman, ..that somebody didn't Tx up .
LOT OF horseshoe crab shells and put
them on the market as wall pockets
They are commonly used for that pnr-
pose in fishermens' houses for eatehalis
and for slipper holders, ana very pretty
thew are. TOO. The horseshoe CRAB
Is in two parts. joined by hinge across
the back about two thirds OF the way
from the front In making wall peck
al the rear part OF the shell iscnt away;
that leaves the top OF the shell as y
hangs, crescent shaped, A hole Is bored
In each part OF the crescent for the ends
OF the cord or ribbon that y 20 snppors
the she'll, which Is backed with paste
board. Some dye them with anaiine
dives. but oftener they simply varnlsh
them, showing the natural color OF the
shell, which Is dark brown New
York sun.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23
EXCHANGE.

find that nonsense at times 10
singularly refreshing Talleyraud.
Hardin must think that Kentucky
platform Il a merry go-round. Toledo
Bee.
Love makes the world so round but II
will not make the eligible young men
go round Puck
As last resort in her desire for no.
tortety leila Nicolaus might pose az D
Holmes victim. Washington Post.
It might be as well to remark paren.
thetically that beer and the bicycle do
not mix.-PhiladeIphia Press.
Don't criticise woman unless you
are sure that you will never want to
marry her.--New York Evening Sun.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23

An important paper, 'Ths Future in
Relation 70 American Naval Power. =
y contributed to the October IIarpcr'r
oy Captain 4. 7. Mahan, 4. s. NJ, who
advocates the maintenance OF strong
navy. not only for national defence.
out for the promotion ~ tho interests
OF the United States In the inter,,a.
tionnl complications which are ccrtain
70 arise IN the near future through tha
growing Importance Of China aud Ia.
pan and the approaching absorption III
~ 49,, sne unclaimed islands Of the sea by
the great powers OF the world
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23

Hugh Tudor. OF Dawn. Mo. strives q
combine business with hnmor IA his
business envelopes j. printed thT FOL
lowing in one corner III NOT called
for withia ten days return 70 Hugh
Tudor. Dawn, Mo-. secretary OF the
Farmers Mutual Insurance 90, Of Ltv,
lngston County and secretary % ths
Second Congressional Cyclone. TosBa
do and Wind storm Ca. and the sot,
lowing additional statement appsara ID
another corner: II sell insurance
against accidents, Dire. drth. wind
storms, sigh kloaas. ,ofpades.. luea 81
alcpe, loss Of rent, poverty and "a hus
bands, and issue bond insurance
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23

the well dressed tlrong. was n littte
woman 35 or Whereabouts. I'm well
worn black sack and dress faded and
poor. but neat fitting and we'll brushed
She had look almost painful IN it's
intensity, filled with both hope and
FEAR, and eagerness of suppressed OK
citement. She was looking half be-
wildered at the approaching throng
OF passengers, but did not recognize
the broad sllouldered man who elbow
ca his way toward her. Nor did he
see her until a few feet away. and
then he just dropped. portmanteau.
yaiise, bundle and everything. and
made rush for her. The little won.
an gave utterance 10 suppressed
Oh! as she saw him and put her
thin hand nervously to her face. and
that was all; they simply stood holding
each other, while the passengers went
by. The gentleman and wife who had
talked TO him tarrled at the ferry on.
trance until the couple came M. ra-
diant and happy.
We'll, my friend. you found her.
didn't your they said, smilinely.
Yes! found her. thank heavenr, RI.
turned the stranger. "and there's going
TO be rejoicing such az she meyer
dreamed OF. You see I'VE got sema.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23
The real martyr never counts on having
an audience.


Cincinnati, Oct 81. Special. Re-
ports say that leading life insurance
company Is accepting risks to tho
amount Of 5000, 600 on lives OF consump.
tives taking the Amick Chemical Treat.
ment for lung disease. The Amicls
Chemical Co. OF Cincinnati Is actually
paying the premiums on this insurance
and presenting policies to their IN.
tients. This company claims TO have
the most complete statistics on con.
sumption in the world, and that Ghess
risks are good, providing the patients
take course Of the AmicI treatment
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23
AMONG THE ozAREs.-

Tho Land Of Mig HE'D Appres. 4 !,
ahfscttVs and interesting book, haaIsotnsly
iilustr tod with news Of south M.sou,,
scenery, including the ftmous d den t,ut
'afm % 300 ACRES IN Howell coua.y. /.
pertains TO fruit raising 10 that great f,at,
belt u amsriea. tho southern .lnps N ~
yards and will prove Of gfpat value. no,
only 70 fruit-gfosrrs, but 10 svesy fs.m.s
aud homssseksr looking for farm ana !
home.
Mailed free.
Address.
J. Y. LOCKWOOD.
kansaa CITY. No
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23

The wife OF Massachusetts minister
wears q blue dress on Monday to match
her husbands mood.
There wouldn't have been any milk
In cocoanut II some dairymen had had
the construction OF 1t.
A Pittsburg girl whose lover In a
whitewasher named Kelsey, alwaya
calls him Kelsey mime"
Bright's disease seems to have pref
erence for great statesmen, and others
Of the same kidney.
A good many men who are talking
very bitterly about the difficulty OF GET
ting into a church have never tried Il
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23

A country newspaper reports a briei
colloquy between woman aud her
lazy husband She was basy. and tho
BABY was crying. and tHr tuan. 40 saF
as appears, was doing nothing
John, she said, II wish you would
rock the baby"
"0h. bother, Was the answer, 'swhy
should rock thr baby
why, because he isn't yvry we'll and
] have this mcndtng to do Besides.
half Of him belongs % you any how. aud
you ought 70 bc willing TO help take
care Of him.
We'll. half 81 him belongs 10 you.
too. and yon can rock your half and lei
my half boiler
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23
DIDN'T WANT THE ~ >DLE.
A. soon as she saw, Its Contents She
Dropped u

As soon as She SAW Its Contents NhE
Dropped u o
This Afternoon. when business WAS
heaviest at the Terminal station. ard
people were crcwding in every dirrc.
ton 10 take ttp.i, respective traits
an innocent looking bundle slipped
from beneath the arm of stylialiiy
dressed woman aud fell to the plat
f0rfn. says the Philadelphia Bulletin
Tile bundle lay directly in the path of
the people Many dainfily gloScd
hands We're extended toward the pack
age. but withdrawn rs the owners recs
objected themselves A little knot ~
meu formed around the package. each
trying TO make the others think IT,,
Ind other business than watching
the parcel. Finally a well-known
business man of this city,
could stand the suspense no Iorger.
boy was taken to one side. and
when he left the was seen putting
something in his pocket He walked
over and picked up the package. ard.
elhowing his way through tln crowd.
handed il 70 the man who had fipped
him nickel The package was uuick.
~ uiidone, and. resting side by side
were large slice Of cheese and Il
half pint TASK filled with liquor. Slip
ping the flask Into nm inside pocket.
tile man WAS ahout to walk off when
The same stylishIy dressed wounn
came mp 10 him. II understand you
have package that belongs 10 I'M. :,
she said. The man excused himse. :
aud went down into his pocket. rho
hand was Withdrawn and extended
toward the woman. She gave one look
NJ the flask, and with a glance at tie
man that might have killed at forty
Yards turned around and went to her
train
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23
soon Managed il.

A Liverpool merchant recently went
TO his head clerk and sait:
John. owe about Eio. 400, and all
possess Is ~, 00o. which Is locked mp IN
the safe. have been thinking that
this il the right Tins 10 maks an a.
signment. but what plausible pretess
| can give my creditors, know not
Iou have plenty Of trains think the
matter over and Lei me have yoar de-
cision 10 the morning
The clerk promised 10 do aa
On entering the office the neat mora
ing the merchant found the sats open,
the money gone, and tn in place let
ter which read as follows.
Fl have taken the Et,oo4 and have
gone TO South America II i Tho besl
excuse yon can give your creditors -
London lid IGita
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23

George Moore Is one OF .hs mos,
modest OF contemporary writer's. tIe
does not think that everything he has
written Is great After finishing Mile
Fletcher" however. he wrote. IA las,
have written a really great book F"
John Norton, who is 90 yeara ola
has lived all his life In his touae naas
Compounce Lake, Connecticut ana 81.
though ne has been in sight OF both
the Northampton Division of the CO.
soiidated and of the New England ra,i.
road. he never rode In a car OF an,
kind until recently.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23

81 Think the Mans Crazy" said the
Lady.
pattern; again she saw a dolls legs
sticking out of parcel. and then she
concluded that he was good hus-
band taking bag full of presents to
his family. She knew this must be so
when she saw him take photograph
from his pocket and kiss 1t slyly when
he thought nobody was looking.
At last, after examining his watch
a half dozen times and holding it to
his ear to discover if it had not stop
ped turned TO the gentleman at the
other side of the car and inquired the
time. The gentleman told him and
then he wanted to know If the train
wasn't late. No, it was on time.
.'SOmeway | thought it was late
said the stranger
Your pretty anxious to get to your
destination, / imagine" returned the
gentleman.
Yes; and the trains so slow; 1t
seems to me it will never get there.
I've been FIVE days on the road. Come
through from San Francisco"
do you live there?'
"No, | live in New York" he re-
,
and I'm getting pretty nervous Some
way it don't seem possible I'm back
Have you a family in New York;
We'll. should say" he exclaimed.
rubbing his hands and smiling. There
was a pause for moment. when he
took the photograph from his pocket
ard passed it over for examination.
That's my wife,, he said. 1T was
taken ten years ago and looks kind d
old-fashioned, guess, but its all the
one / GOT
They looked at it with interest. Ii
was pleasant face, a hopeful face, a
face TO trust in and depend upon.
Have You children. too:' queried
the lady. Strange what trivial things
interest and attract us on railway
train.
zone. be replied. Il girl eight years
Of age. We had little boy, TOO.
eighteen months old, but he died a
year ago.
.'Ah. that was too bad" said the
lady.
YES, he responded. s4and she had
written me so much about him that /
felt just as If I'D been with the little
fellow right along. I declare when
she wrote ne was dead, some way |
had TO sit down and cry over it inst
as IL he had been grown mp. you know.
| couldn't help 1t, but / think 1t was
more on her account than the baby 4
that / felt so bad She was so wrap
ped up in him, and had worn herself
out trying to save him. And alone.
too. and poor, you know It was
mighty tough"
And you've been gone two years. .
said the lady. Wont she be glad to
sec you, though?'
II guess So he replied. confidently.
And I've got some good news for
her. | tell you" He Iesitated d few
moments, and then said:
1T was q hard struggle to live IN
New York at best, and when the times
grew worse | went worse on Il CON
tract to work at my trade at Gladstone
Mich, where they were putting up
buildings for the railroad and steam
boat lines. After a while wages were
reduced there, and when the Worlds
Fair opened ! went down to Chicago
looking for a job. / finally went to
work helping to make the big frames
they used in the fireworks. you know,
hut ! was discouraged. and didn't
know how | was ever to have my
family with me again. One day while
was sitting on the pier, a gentleman
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23

Even absolutely clean teeth will do.
cay, said n dentist. hbut constant car.
70 TINS respect greatly prolonrs the life
OF tooth The general health usuait, !.
pas . good deal to do with il peapls
used TO think that ii was q n.s,as. w
pcnditure TO have childrsn's te.,h s;l,ad
, ueiore ,ne arrival Of the second set. but
hofe OF them are being educated Ia
sne Iact that the longer the first act X
peserVed the better the quality OF the
seeoha set will be. Every child. a.
soon as he Is able TO handle 4 brush
1t regularly. :" use
Marriage II a failure whencvar /, 1. y,
appointment. 'e'er y ls dis
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23

Mrs Hsrriss BsseAsr sso,. 4
ted her ssrd year some w.., ~
almost national rejoiciugs = ~ ~ /
sral health Of The famous ~ ~
..uaeie Toms Cabin 4 .s.s'asa
was on her birthday last sss
petite is excellene, and ssi N
such that she Is TO be sees ~, ~
fine weather walking aboas " n
neighborhood OF Hartford 4. " 4 n
tieat home. Mrs stoves pa n. ~ !
ers are remarkable, In VA. aa \
vaneed years. and NO doubt ~ 4 !. \ +
for outdoor life has done MAJ ~ ~ I l
her in such good condition
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23
The diseussion 81 Ia IT, lla...

The discussion Of The Liquor ~
Is an important feature q i. b
American Review for Oeso.., \
Waldo and Walsh dssrrIklav
light OF English statistics ~ n
OF environment in developlax II u
habit, and the Res. Dr. i @ 80
pastor Of she Park Ayenss -
Episcopal church ia New Yosk 4.
soeating ia 'sfhs sal0oa saa NJ I
bath" the enforcement ii ~ ~
excise law Ia New Work
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23
s.w.r. Of oiasmsat. for c.tArrh THAT
Coasaia Msreary,

=. m.reury will surely destroy the
ssnss ~ smell and completely deFange
sha whole system when entering Il
through the mucous surfaces. Such ar
siciss should never b~ used except on
prescriptions from reputable physi-
sians. a. the damage thsy will do II tsn-
FOLD 10 the good you can possibly derive
from them Halls cataFrh Cure. manu-
fsctured by r. J. Cheney Co. Toledo,
Internally. acting directly upon tho
blood and mucous surfaces of the sys-
tenn. In buying Halls cataFrh Cure. be
sure YOU get the genuine, II ID taken In
ternalfy. and made ia Toledo. Ohio. BY
j cheney 4 co. Testimonials free.
sold by druggists; price. T5c PR bot
de. Halls Family Pills. zSc.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23

Hidden ia ths grass. maia,.a ~, =
approach. 20 spring AZ ana fss... ~ !.
upon US. There Il. however / 49,. \
dose 10 tts venom which rx.Sssas I
less for evil iiostettef's ssassssss = ~
thls acknowledged and world NJ. -
NC, and 70 -. besides skis ! 49,. n
tive for rheumatism. dyspe,s's yssA Il
plAiat. constipation. Ia xflosA = AHRa
ness. In e0nsaieseenes an1 - ~ ! nm
sersiesNbie. 81 III
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23
Not a.. rspssssa 49,,

Jones asked his wife, sWky !.
band like Dough- lie sxyessss
would give il up. and was gesns I,
her IL was ''beeanse 4 wossss 4
him." but she said il vas tssass
was hard 70 get on her hzsGs !,
the domestic entente eofaas
Enftied BpAtan titob@.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23
Plenty Good Ennnah

Treetop--I want to get n few teeth
pulled IL you ain't too alfred busy.
Dentist-Will you take gas?
Treetop- Nope; Kerosene Ia good
enough for me.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23

Keeping ones temper Is equivalent 60
keeping one's friends.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23

appointment y y ais
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-23
JUDGE JONES CHARGES THE JURY.
He Explains the Position or H. IT,
Eunrt and Himself.

ASHEVILLE. y. C., April 22.-(SpeciaD
The spring term Of the Circuit Criminal
Court began its session here this morning,
with Judge Thomas \. Jones presiding
and Solicitor Il. :. Mccall as prosecutor
this being his first term. Eighteen mem
bers of the grand jury were drawn ana
sworn in Before the jury was charged
by the Court Judge Jones explained that
there was a controversy between IA. q.
Ewart and himself as 20 who was the
lawful Judge He explained that both
he and Mr.. Ewart had done all I'm their
power 10 have the matter settled ny the
supreme Court before this time. and that
t--rg-frryt,frrrry- tr.~-~etsvt- under HE Sfs--
pointment, on the ground that he would
be willing TO abide by whatever decision
the Supreme Court might make. In MS
charge to the Jury Judge Jones enume-
rated the crimes for presentment, ana
called special attention 10 the running
Of Sunday freight trains, gambling IN
futures. selling liquor to minors. betting,
bribery, or intimidation at elections, the
existence OF trusts and monopolies, and
cruelty TO animals.
AUTHORITY EXTENDED
The authority Of Trainmaster r. p. Fos-
ter and Chief Dispatcher Newell, of the
Southern railway. at this point. has been
amended SO as to include the Spartan
burg Union and Columbia railroad. and
instead Of the jurisdiction OF these OIL
cias ending at Spartanburg, as at pres
ent, It will hereafter end at Aston, ).
&.
w. T.. Rosevear. for some years con-
nected with the French Broad Lumber
Company has gone TO Saginaw, Mich, to
accept the assistant general management
of the Saginaw, Tuscoa and Huron Rail-
way Company.