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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-12
Why johnny Banks Was Proud.

a kentucky school committee whose
members lad invitations TO Il hanging
at the county Jail struck town Just be-
fore the district school was dismissed
for the day With Il view Of combining
business with their pleasure trip, the
committee dropped in on the school
ma am and put Il few questions to the
scholars. The answers We're SO brilliant
y incorrect that the teacher was prompt
cd by her pupils apparent ignorance to
tell the committeeman that all the little
ones were worked up over the coming
event NJ the Jail Then she dismissed the
scholars
But the scholars, instead of trooping
of as usual hung about the yard watch
ing with Jealous eyes the proud and ar
rogant bearing Of asman boy who strut
ted among them like Il king in the midst
of his courticrs. His every action was
observed, and it was apparent that the
greater part of the girls hung upon his
words and 2lances Eventually one of
them offered ripe rcd apple to tho
boy. who took it without thanks and
with cool superiority. His action and
the queer behavior of the other children
aroused the curiosity of one of tho visit
ors, and he turned to the schoolme am,
asking:
'Who is that arrogant small boy?"
The teacher looked, and then with a
little air Of wonder answered:
Why, don't you know him? That s
Johnny Banks It's his father who is
going to be hanged. New York World.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-12
Latest In wedding Rings.

y woman well known among society
people recently astonisbcd her friends by
appearing III public wearing three solid
gold rings on the third finger Of her right
hand So much curiosity was aroused
that one Of her friends finally asked her
why she Wore the rings in the way she
did.
oh" she replied, chat is the very
latest Paris fashion. You see, the first
ring was given me by my first husband,
who died Of yellow fever. wear that
III momory of him. The next one | wcaI.
Ill joyful remembrance of the fact that
got divorce from my second husband.
and tho third rlnS reminds me that am
married again and getting to be an old
woman. Chicago Times Herald.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-12

DrcssmfaScrT VINO nave just rcJurneu
from Paris loaded down with novelties
for large and exclusive clicntugc in
form me thnt MI skirts seen there arc
wide, but that no two houses design
chem alike or stitrcn them nlilsc Tho
whole matter of skirts Is after all. one
OF individual taste and income There
will be quite as many skirts worn
measuring only five yards al the hem
as there will be of those Chat flare to
eight or ten yards, and those worn last
year will not be too old -fashl6ncd for
this seasons use. am assured on the
highest authority that no stitching
will be used III the skirts OF summer
gowns. They are cut close fitting about
tho hips and fall in delightfully."- soft
folds in the back from waist - hem.
Now that winter wraps are = thing
of the past. numerous jaunty and chic
talormede gowns have put in an mp
pearance. l saw a handsome young
woman exploiting the charms of such
n gown this morning on State street.
and followed her quito two blocks in
order to note every detail of her frocl,
Tho coat and skirt were of Venetian
cloth, green in color bnt very subdued
in tone. The very short coat with
godets in the back opened over front
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-12
AN OPEN SECRET.
How n RurGomaster Was Fooled by u
Smart Tramp.

Euscbius Dollburn, the burgonlasteH
had mislaid his spcctaclcs. He had hunted
everywhere for them, but in vain, and now
he sat down at his desk and looked help
lcssly ut - letter which ho had just ro-
ccivcd.
1t was an official communication he
knew, but lie could not make out single
word OF it without his glasses The par
ish clerk had just gone to tho city, and
there was absolutely no one within call to
help tho mayor. 1t was very annoying
Suddenly there was u knock at the door,
and shabby looking man appeared.
PLEASE, Il penny 10 buy bread, " whined
the stranger.
ITO buy schnapps, you mean " was the
quick rctort. Then an idea dawncd upon
:hc speaker Come here he added
Can you read writing? Yes? Then will
give you 10 pence for reading this docu-
inent. l have lost my spectaclcs and cab
not see n word"
The bcggar took the paper from the bur.
gomastcr, looked ut the contents, started
with surprise and exclaimed:
What does your worship think this
says
II am waiting for You to tell me what 10
says returned thc mayor impatiently.
1T comes from the imperial cnbinek.
your worship said the stranger in a sol.
emo tone, "and Informs you that in rec
ognition OF your long ana faithful service.
you are about 10 receive a patent of nobil>
ity. And you are commanded to post this
writing, ut once, in ~ conspicuous place SO
that every one may SEQ it,
Euschius Dolburn was for n moment
dumb with amazemcnt. Then he handed
20 pence TO the bcggar, took the letter..
and rushing to the market place fastened
up tho precious document with his own
hands. There he left it, and before many
minutes had passed gaping crowd had
gathered before it. This is what the pco-
Pile read:
PRIVATE-OFFICIAL BUSINESS
TO the Worshipful Eusobus Dollburn, Mayors
of -:
You ara hereby confdcntially informed that
general search Is to DO organized for the pur>
pose OF Kidding tho community of the brrcars
and idle vagHhonds who intcst the townshiIs
You are requested to give the police all posstA
Bile aid and in order to secure tho desired rve
suit You arc TO consider it your duty to OBJ
serve the strictcst secrecy in tho matter
IMPERIAL DEPARTMENT or PoIIcn
There were many idle vagabont!s in the
market place, but they disappeared US If by
Magic.-Romancc
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-12

sble proportion when considered in con-
nection with the extreme width OF the
new skirts, and in combination with
the latter the balloon slceves do not
look the monstrositics they really ere.
There is another pleasing feature in
the fashions of the hour, and ono l am
cure, which win recommend itself.
They can be altered and modified by
Che slSillful and artistic dressInaIicr so as
% suit each individual style and figure.
That this commenda bic feature Is not
taken advantage of at present can be
noticed In any assemblage OF fashion
ably dressed women. And right here
nn led to rcrnaHs what e pity it Is that
suore women, and especially those with
both time end money at command, do
got study Themselves carefully and suit
their gowns to their own peculiar style.
Then we would not see the fat sister
and the Rlender one wearing sleeves
cut, from enc Same pattern, nor the lit
tie woman and the large one dressed
pree,seiy alike, the only variation por-
2ana bssng In tho nere matter OF color.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-12

Mrs OTTilligan-Oi phwnnt some roses
The Florist Madam, l would recon-
mend chryaanthcmums to you. They're
all the rage now
Mrs O'H.-Shuro, sor, thots pwaht OF
phwanted, but Oh couldn't say it.-Truth.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-12
PRIVATE-OFFICIAL BUSINESS.
To the Worshpfu Eusebius Dollburn, Mayor
An Economy.

Jeremiah" said Mrs. Shuckina
20 bin ter the postoflicc YETI"
"Nopc."
We'll, 1 wisht ye'd 90 right down
! hain't scrap % paper ter light tho
with tcrnoTrcr mornin, an it's about
another batch o them green goods q
lars WIS sittin in. Washington Sta b
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-12

OF cTcam-tinted tucked lawn. and had
broad collar faced with white cloth
eordcrcd with Persian embroidery
The skirt, which was very fully gored,
showed strappings of white cloth
yelled under embroidery, aud the deep,
white cloth cuffs turned back on the
sleeves were given similar finish,
while round the neck was ruche of
pale pink roses tied with broad satin
ribbon. 1t was beautiful gown beau
tltul!y worn, and, although imported
1t would not be hard to copy. Other
pretty tGilor-made gowns | have seen
this season arc in plain tweed, mostly
In gray or blue, with full skirts, Of
G>crse. and the new b&sascd bodice cut
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-12
Give Her Time.

kwiro-Bah! Women never invons
anything.
Mrs. Wickwire-No, but the new WON.
an Will. Just You wait till She has had
the practice in invcnting excuses that the
Tieu have had. indianapolis journal
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-12
Parkhurst and the New Jyoma,

DR.. Parlshurst has thrown down tho
gauntlet to the new woman, and he is
at last beginning to realize how valor
may exceed discretion. Chicago Post
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-12

AT Geo. ID. Chace's, III Main street.
a full line of watches. charms. CHAINS,
etc. We are on the wrong side of tn
street, but the right side Of prices.
Prompt attention given 80 ell! kinds of
Fepaisins
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-12
An Original Frenchmnn.

Another French author has demon
strnted tho possession Of unique traits Of
originality. He received wound in his
atest duel. Chicago Record.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-12

A Song OF Lovotimo.
Here's "a song of lovctimc-
All tho world IS light;
There's ripple on the river.
And suns and stars are bright.
BOre's song OF lovetimc-
All the world Is sweet,
hainbows round the heavens,
Flowers at your feet.
Here's song Of lovetimc-
Sorrow in eclipse.
Little children climbing
TO the mothers leaning lips.
Here's song OF lovctimo-
Chorus OF the birds
And Just the sweetest music
To tho sweetest human wortla
Here's song Of lovctiine-
Ended all the strife
And heaven that is beaming
With n sweet, eternal life
--Fshnk l.. STATION in Atlanta Constitution,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-12

Mgr. del Val, the son of we'll known
Spanish diplomat, is at present the fash.
tanahln nreanhar In Roma
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-12
KATE GARDENERS CHAT.
Present Modes Encourage Indi.
viduaEty in Dross.
The EStranely Nido Skirt Is Not Having
Things All Its Own Way-RsponAIve
Drcos Fabrica- Tho Proper
ParAsol for SnEamer.
Especial Chicago Le.se..1

There Is certain amount of beauty.
Gnd reasonableness too, in the present
modes when a costume Is taken us a
whole; although its vay;ous parts, con-
sadered separately. would not, fear,
deserve such praise. Tho enormous
Fuches round every neck are in reason
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-01-05

State Senator Browne, of North
Idaho, may ask his friends TO assist
him down in the pool of troubled SEN
atorial waters before the race is over.
He insists that North Idaho should
have the Senator.
Senator Fred T. Dubois box OF New
Year gifts came promptly TO hand on
the morning Of the first inst 1t has
been a custom Of the Senator for four
or five years past TO gladden. the hearts
of his little friends in Blackfoot with
gifts appropriate for the day and they
are beginning TO look for them each
returning year as eagerly as they look
for the coming Of Santa Claus. This
year the gifts we're very select and
the little folks were made correspond.
y happy
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-01-05
A Pioneer Gone.

Hon. james II. Wickersham, one
OF the Idaho pioneers, has gone to
Join his comrades in the great camp
OF the Hereafter.
He died at his home in Boise on
the evening Of New Years Day. For
two years he had been confined TO his
home a helpless paralytic
For many years Mr. WickershaIn
held offices of honor and trust in Ida
ho and all with credit and honor "a
himself. He was a prominent Mason
Of the State, having been Secretary OF
the Grand Lodge for 10 years. After
taking the last sacrament, he calm; d;
awaited the summons Of Death:
Messenger.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-01-05
Orange Crop DESTROYED.


JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Dec. 3l.-The
mercury went down to IA degrees
above zero at the signal station in
this city just before sunrise this morn
ing, this record being one degree
colder than the temperature during
the great freeze of 1856, and the low
est since 1885.
Reports from Titusville, Tampa,
0cala, GAINESVILLE, Palatka and San
ford indicate that the mercury drop.
ped to about is above zero in those
localities.
The orange and vegetable crops are
practically ruined. The best estimate
places the number Of oranges at pres
ent on the trees at fully 100000
boxes, and the officials OF the Florida
Fruit Exchange in this city think that
fully 100000 boxes have been
frozen, either wholly or in part
II this estimate is correct the re
naming 100000 boxes will bring
fabulous prices.
Ice formed on the streets of Jack
sonville this morning and in small
places about the docks.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-01-05
In Holy Wedloek.

A beautiful home wedding was cele-
brated at the residence Of r. II. Dunn,
near Blackfooi, at FIVE o'clock Of the
afternoon Of New Years day. Mr.,
David A. johnson and Miss Eta NJ.
Dunn were united in holy wedlock by
Rector John Dawson, Of st. Pauls
Church, Blackfoot.
The parlor Of the home was tastily
and appropriately arranged and decor,
ated for the occasion, and in the pres.
ence OF few immediate friends and
relatives of the contracting parties,
according 10 the beautiful ceremony OF
the Episcopal church, the happy twain
were made one for life.
Following the ceremony and con
gratulations an elegant dinner was
spread. and the invited guests amid
the cheer OF the good things before
them, bespoke many cheering things
for the young couple starting life to
gether on their happy New Years day
In part we note the following as
some OF the many presents
Plush rocking chair, r. II. Dunn
silver tea set, Mr. and Mrs. Pete John
son; shade lamp, Mr., and Mrs. Ec
Criswell; glass water set, Fred Ben
nett and Maggie Dunn; tea set, MIR
and Mrs. AL Criswell, Pocatello; berry
dish, Mrs. Anderson; glass celery set
! Mr.. and Mrs. Winkleman; photo hold
or. Mr.. and Mrs. Hineman, Pocatello
combination fruit and cake stand, Geo
Dunn; photograph album William X
johnson; set OF silver table spoons
Percy Jones; dozen napkins and tabl
cloths, G. Bunting; chenille tahl'
cloth, Mr.. and Mrs. Jas Straughan
Soda Springs; half dozen towels, MI
and Mrs. Gray; table cloth, Mr. an'
Mrs. Hayball; gold ladle, Joe John
son; dust pan and broom, Maud Cher
nv; table cloth, Mrs. Wasley; molasses
can, Lizzie Criswell; set of silye
spoons and towels, Mr.. and Mrs Lyons
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-01-05

charity in the large cities. But it is
not that the work is plentiful yet 1t
is that everything has come down TO
the hardest kind of hardpan, and peo-
pie are grimly economlzing to the
last cent.
In our own country epidemics Of
typhoid fever, smallpox and diphtheria
have ragged with fury in many places.
1t is safe 10 say there have been more
murders and suicides than were ever
known in any one year before in the
United States. The holding up and
robbing Of railroad trains by armed
desperadoes have prevailed to an un-
heard Of extent Even in the safest,
quietest parts of the east the train
robbing epidemic broke loose.
The country was kept in a state Of
turmoil many months-first by the
coal miners strike, then by the Pull.
man strike and the consequent riots,
bloodshed and wrecking of property
Fires during 1894 have been unusually
destructive TO human and animal life
At fire in Baltimore, on April 10,
130 horses were burned to death. In
the destruction of the American Glu-
cose works at Buffalo two days later
~ worklngmen lost their lives and
81 100000 worth Of property went up
in flame. How many people were
burned to death in the awful forest
fires in the northwest will never be
known for certain. Whole towns
we're wiped from the face of the earth
1t is certain that not less than 500
people perished in the flames, which
themselves resulted from the most
terrible drought this country has
known in many years. Except por-
tion Of the southern states, drought
prevailed over nearly the whole Of the
United States. Mercantile Times.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-01-05
The Dance al the elaekfoot.

Tue closing dance of the season
was given at the Blackfoot House OF
the evening Of the 3lst ultimo. About
40 couples were in attendance and al
agree in the statement that the best
was reserved for the last. The young
people will look forward with pleas
nre TO the series OF dances 70 be given
this winter by the proprietors, Messri
Downing & Hannak.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-01-05
The Terrible Year.

Many people will be glad 1894 is
over. In some respects it has been the
most disastrous year within their ex'
perience. There is less actual suffering
this winter than there was last, and we
do not hear so much of the thousands
Of unemployed who must be fed by
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-01-05

Notice Of Dissolution of Partnership.
Notice is hereby given that the firm
heretofore existing under the name
and style of Lawrence & Smith, en-
gagged in the sheep business, near
Howe, Idaho, is this day dissolved by
mutual consent, J. s. Smith having
purchasnd from A. T. Lawrence the
entire interest in said concern; and
said Smith will collect all debts due
to said firm and pay all debts of the
firm A. T. LAWRENCE,
Dated Dec. 2S, 1894, j. S SMITH
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-01-05
LOCAL NEWS
aarted of with a yari,
snter weather.

3s ~ lNAA va WsNf4
inter weather.
las about 10 inches
vel.
rer fl w. Curtis has
| Lake City for sew
week.
heru counties have
| tax lists thau any
em counties.
lad Oneida counties
1 delinquent tax lists
e.
Dawson conducted
1T 81. Paul's on the
list Of December
b viii return TO Oneida
school next Monday.
- by the cold snap
ss, week arc placed at
oIy Joaes returns TO
University Al Helena
ing week
be wtfe OF Dr. J VI
,,rml,cr 29th, is94 .
ghlSr
& only 10 cents = sheet
nishs . drugstore.
line Of Dating Plannels
\ Call and see them at
sill aim TO keep its
" on full Legislative pro.
} the very latest from the
hal
/ The late cold snap and
|ion of fruit and vege
IEida. oranges may - ex
lmb up in prizes if no,
e ,rccA
list members Of the legis
rpbably honor Hon A J
heir yo,cs for the Uni,el
II aud see our new llne ot
md Dancing Pumps The
0bbieat and cheapest inr
Also new line ot Neck
c. Bunting & 20.
lake Tribune's New Year
a model Of enterprise In
II is no wonder The
Is as a daily newspaper
Idaho.
,od Of the State Il is To be
there will be no talk OF
ceiling" during the legis.
10 demands for a Lexow
Z committee afterwards.
lbliCan members Of the
yisIature In caucus declar.
John NJ Thufston for the
= Senate. This means his
Ice Of our ladies wooler
.elling out at cost, a lot ol
/. No. 5, 81 and 6 selling
below cost. will soon bt
G. Bunting & Co.
ure Is sold on a guarantee
iplen: consumption. 1t i'
Ugh cure, only one cent {
Doc, aud sl. sold by Ber
tative Crane, Of Kootena
candidate for speaker o.
Of Representatives. HI
,ntative Cozier, of Bing
. only two candidates ul
! will be crowded and pol
fiery hot for the next tw'
.st. The News hopes th'
will not forget itself so ia
i the important natter
N for which Il was elected
lower, State Senator cleo
! county, seems TO hav'
way 70 the office Of presi
IN of the Senate.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-01-05
State Treasurer Bunting came in
from Boise Thursday morning.

| NN " btNhh htbtuuel
party IN Pocatello Thursday evening.
He reports an elegant time.
Blackfoot has the honor of being
the home OF two distinguished citi.
zens-oue United State Senator and
one State Treasurer.
Business In the land Office is start
Ing OF far better this month of the
New Year than 1t did In January,
1894. The work for the first week
will be equal TO the work OF the entire
month last year
| A baby girl was born to Mr. and
Mrs. Homer Laliburty, Jan. Bird, 1894.
SHEET MUSIC at b. II. Pernish's
drugstore, now only lOc. a sheet.
Call or send for catalogue.
Violin, Guitar and Banjo Strings at
Pernish drug store
BOISE City gave Senator shoup
! grand ovation on his arrival from
Washington Tuesday last Three cars
Of citizens met him a. Nampa.
The Idaho Falls Register made the
neatesI job OF publishing the delin-
quea, TAX lis, Of all the papers in the
State, giving publicity to the counties
continued stories.
A January ,haw is always more
productive Of colds and coughs than
January freeze. Then is the time
Ayers Cherry pee,ors,l is needed and
proves - extremely etiicacious Ask
your druggist for il, and also for
Ayers Almanac, which Is free to all
Ladies and children's mitls, hose
and fascinators Just received At Bun.
ting's
The family of II. ". Curtis came
10 from Salt Lake City Thursday
morning after 4 months absence Wis.
itiug relatives and fncnds
The proprietors OF The Blackfoo,
will give n social dance In their com.
modlous dining hall on Friday even.
iug, January the lith. All welcome
&. S. Smith, ex.sheriff Of Bingham
county and late Of pocatello. has
accepted a situation at Anaconda
Montana
Electro Cillcon silver polish, the
best polish made, at Fernisb drugstore
Call and see our nice line OF ladies
silk handkerchiefs, very cheap at Bun.
ting's
Right Reverend Bishop Talbot will
bc IN Blackfoot on the evening Of the
30,h inst, and at Idaho on the 3lst
Don't miss hearing this eloquent
diyine when be comes
A young mau, a helper with =
freight team running between Black
foot and Houston, was badly hurt by
wagon loaded with coke running
over bis left arm two days ago when
ont near Lost River He is now IL
tIlackfoot under medical treatment.
Mr. and Mrs. Faris, OF Illinois
, father and mother of Engineer X, W
Fairs, Of Idaho Falls, and Prof }, w
Faris, OF Pocatello, are visiting Black
foot, guests OF Mr. and Mrs. George
; + Gagon.
Snow is reported 10 be more thai
u inches deep in Bear Lake county
Fresh Apple Cider just received al
, Buntings.
! Finest assortment Of candies u
town Just arrived at Ben II. Fernish 8
? DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Medal and Diploma
State Senator Hanrahau, OF CusteI
county, spent an evening of the wee'
IN BlnckCoot. He said HE colleagues
would not vote for either Shoup o
Sweet for the United States Senate
Hon A. ]. Crook will probably o'
their choice.
Three nicely wrapped cakes oil to'ie'
soap for 25c at Fernish drug store
Congressman Sweet will have al
Il aHH
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-01-05
DEN IT'S TRY F!

d. n. Schumacher, d. D. S., may be
professionally consulted at Ladies'
Parlor, Blackfoot House, until Tues
day. January 18th. Fine work, reason
able prices and satisfaction to all,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-01-05

shern counties have
II tax lists thau any
bern counties.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-01-05

bpr H. W. Curtis has
Il Lake City for sew
week.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1895-11-08

Contre notre %attente, lie
Minneapolis Journal s'est EN-
press6 de laisser de cote cette JUS
to recti6cation.
Ii est vrai de dire que, depuls
quel4ues temps, il est atteint d'u-
ne vieille maladie appellee lie
Knounothing,sm.
II put etre tranquille cepen-
dsnt; sill so 1fsout au silence les
clubs canadiens-frareais, par con-
ire, sont parfaitement disposes q
la oampagne prochaine 3 faire,
non-seulem mt plus de brult mails
encore plus da besogne que par lie
pass6.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1895-11-08

ST vous d6sirez vous proourer
un bsril d'excellentes pommes
pour So 90. sliez au Plymouth
Cash Grocery, 924 Plymouth Ave,
Ha ez.vous car lie stock sera 6cou-
Is dams quelaues jours.
Ct lee de franchises, de fraises,
de peches, de gadelles, etc, sceaux
oontenant qninze ljvres pour 35c.