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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-04-27

A FRENCH writer says that John
Chinaman is an excellent fighting
man if properly armed and decently
led: that he possesses qualities esDe-
cially fitting him for military service.
He has no fear OF death, he is strong
and OF good physique, can live upon
much less than the European, is
frugal. patient beyond belief, hard
working. perseyering, good-tempered,
anenable to training and severe dis
cipline. 1t is further said that ne has
proved himself good marcher, ac-
customed in the North to the ex-
tremes OF heat and cold and lastly,
ne has the stubborn persistence so
valuable in soldier. The French
man asserts that "all this can easily
be proved .
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-04-27
one Of the Oh n.rlm.

A good old Methodist lady attendin.,
service in suburban Episcopal churc,
last Sunday became happy undnr tba
preaching Of the Word. ana cl1culntcI
Glory! She was admoulshcd tn ken"
4uiet by two Of the brethren. ana noi'
geo e assent, but soon becoming forget.
fnl responded 'IIalleluiahr Tho
brethren again called her Atlantic, ~.
the annoyance. and told her thnt -
she did not keep quiet thoy wonId a..
compelled TO remove her Tho scrmon
proceeded. and the old lady, becomin,,
very happy and forgpiful Of bor s'r,
roundlngs, shouted out. GLORY 10 godi"
rms was too much for the brethren
s anu my trled TO lead her out, but she
On The way she said. II am hona,oi
above my Master. for while he 10,
Carried by an ass, am carried 10
sW"' "-Philadelphia Record. =!
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-04-27

II" boldly pillagrd tho nslghbors
round \ woman who lived arlr ar
rAuEnr htIu IIs7fwTtig wt = 'rr''eAg''s'
she bad made. and put hlm 10 sssl
Tie returned and stuir j douny ilse
chicken OTIS ~ brp,si ibat hesanaf
Ia her he flew honr aish d ~
laii Il upon 'hr ground b1s alive mi
nuharunl Thrrr wrrv n'say n
ynHuE ehirkrna running aiugi ~ aaaa|
but ijw newer tufif hrsi Dae f iafe
Anything bright and shia.af flfati
81 hia fancy very mitch w. hai 81
acruplrs Hhput taking What dh Bal al
l1uE o. him iikr a missy ~ hst 4
hiding rlAgr fpf hts TREASURES aad IA
MAS very careful noe Is 81 20 b uafaI
De- WIS watched nur dlg { Hps
covered 40 flw baru quite bf asssai
AMONG other artiriea that b. bad -
gv.f~I wrrt found nails screws ha'f'
bits ~ hrnNru sln =. ard Lest n 14
pair - rtrriuEa and fh.s Eract
lrE'ipn vts the ErRui gesu'i - maa'-
10 patient thinyvry
II was Fsfy siTfisult 81 Keep VI
pencil IN hla vicinity Whrn b.
"r" h. vaHi1 hold y 10 bis rl1v y
ek % ii until ~" cedar wno1 Z
pIit in twain. after which BE- gpF
Remove The irad If anuio one enlfl'
nrel 70 i4k" rs" pencil frum him
wuull HrIEr about. making Afslsfel
hu' Intellectual efforts n swal'pw
hary IS hole Mairum Frazer - ~
Nicholas
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-04-27

ACCORDING to Prof. Albert Bick-
more, the vastness of London. with
population of 10000 900, is not easily
grasped II the streets Of London
were placed end to end there would
be one continuous street reaching
from there across Europe and Asia to
the southern extremity OF British In
dia 1t is said that over 10000 popu-
lation are added to it every year, and
that one house is built every hour OF
the day and night throughout the
year, or street fiftv-fye miles long,
with houses on both sides. Some idea
OF the public expenditures Of the
great city may be gained from the
fact that the sum of Sc, 800, 900 is re-
CURED annually for the maintenance
of the public schools alone.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-04-27

The tongue Of a Hon i so rough that
a close look NJ II will almost take the
skin on the locker II IA not safe 10
allow lion to lick your hand. for II
he licked the skin On and got taste
Of the underlying blood. supposlug IL
to be there he would want the hand
and everything adjoining thereto.
Nothing more perfect In modern ma.
chinery exists than the mechanism by
which lion works his claws Tie has
tive toes on each Of his forefeet and
four on each Of his hind feet. Zach
to" has a claw. Nothing about a Ion
IS without reason. and the reason he
has more toes and claws ~ HIS fore
than on his hind feet ~ that no baa
more use for them Ii this were NOT
So the majority would be the other
way. The lion II nocturnal by choi,~,
hc mas no particular objection 10 +, .
light. hut likes 70 spend II In the bosom
~ his family He ruamg In order fn
MI the family larlcr 1t should not be-
supposed that because hc r0arns about
~ night, he neglect4 his family. He
Kills 70 ont not for amusement H.
never bothcrs small game 80 long ne
there ~ big game within reach when
feeling tit. he can take m OK in his
month and jump fences and bitches
Ike professional steeplcchasrr.-
Westminster Budget
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-04-27

A EUROPEAN army surgeon located
in Java is reported to have dug up an
old fossil which supplies the link long
missing between the monkey and the
man. 1t is claimed that this genus
has about two-thirds the brain mass
Of man. TO have had teeth almost
human and to have walked on two
legs Let US hope that the European
surgeons enthusiasm did not prompt
him 70 manufacture and plant this
Interesting specimen.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-04-27

WATERTIGHT compartments In
steamships seem to be largely in the
nature OF a delusion and a snare, so
long as there are openings in divisions
between them. Experience has shown
again and again that when most
needed. the doors are open, and can
not be closed in time to be OF much
use. There is only one safe way to
deal with the bulkheads separating
such compartments: that is, not to
have any doors in them at all This
plan has been adopted in some of the
recently built steamships It dimin-
ishes the ease of going from one part
OF the ship to another in slowing
cargo and the like. but it adds greatly
to the security OF the vessel in case
of mishap.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-04-27

OLD graduates OF Yale will be sur
prised to learn that the "Lit" prize
will not be awarded this year, because
not one Of the essays, handed in was
worthy consideration. The Even
ing Post remarks: That UNIVERSE
" with an undergraduate academic
department OF over LOO students,
cannot produce single literary eff
fort worthy OF consideration for
a prize, indicates either very low
order of intellectually among the
students, or very general indiffer-
ence to such honors" The real ex-
PLANTATION is probably indifference, -
thanks to the athletic craze which
makes gods of men of knotted mus
cles and looks with contempt on in
tellectual accomplishment.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-04-27

TIE warship Victoria. the Cunarder
ORGAN and the Elbe were all com
parrnent ships, and all went to the
bottom when rammed in a collision.
The builders now say that the com
parments must be built with solid
walls reaching 10 the deck. dispens-
ing with the convenience of eommuni-
eating doors. The City OF Paris is
constructed IN this way, and she
reached port after an accident that
tore a large hole in her hull.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-04-27

SOCIETY news from the 400 indi-
Gates one impending divorce. two
coniugal separations. the expulsion
of young Mr.. Kip from a music hall
for throwing an ottoman at a singer.
and deplorable mishap at an even
ing party, where three debutantes
guzzled too much wine. This sum
mary of pleasing intelligence causes a
plain man to write to the local press
that if this constitutes ''our best peo-
pie Il am glad | am a vulgarian.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-04-27

The latest defaulter, the one who alb
stracted two-thirds Of the capital ana
surplus Of the bank at Dover, N. H.,
made the surprising statement that lie
began stealing to oblige a friend. II Is
more surprised that the directors dis
covered anything while a third Of the
banks resources still remained.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-04-27

The soda water and effervescent
water manufacturers OF the country
have formed a trust. Fortunately
for the brownies" and their mates,
ice cream will PROBABLY not be raised
in price next summer, the ice supply
being more than ample
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-04-27

One swallow may not be able 10
make summer, but one grounding
has been able to include pretty com
plete winter in his output.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-04-27

The value of continuous advertising
lies in the fact that people get to be-
lieve in the merits of an article whose
name is familiar, even if they forget
what its merits really are.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-04-27

The motive of the New Hampsh ire
bill to prevent runaway couples from
coming to that state to get married is
scarcely apparent. Each couple
leaves fee and probably the price Of
two meals or more and financial aid
Of that sort is not to be sneezed at in
a state where the farmers have to
plant their corn with shot guns.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-04-27

IT has been discovered that tight
lacing is the cause OF red noses, but
in justice TO those who might other
wise be suspected of tight lacing, it is
TO be admitted that there are others.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-04-27
FOR BOYSAND CunlS,
INTERESTING READING POa noHs
AND GIRLs,

How Commander Hull. az the Point
Of a Gun, Forced tIls son 4" Jnmp
From Mast-Eiephants Feeding
nabIea-A Canning ftE.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-04-27

This circumstance really took place
many years ago in the dark and
bloody ground" among people whom
we, with our FIN dc steele" ideas look
back upon as not enlightened II. in
deed. fully civilized. and yet men wcra
TO be found there then who held their
word dearer than liberty. truth sweptpr
thaG freedom from disgrace.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-08-30
Probate Court.

August -. In the matter of the estate of
Mary Blgelow, deceased. Final account of
administrator rendered and allowed, and
order made discharging said administrator.
Aug. Il. In the matter Of the estate of
Henry l.. Holcomb, deceased. Order made
allowing claim of Newell Leonard.
Acg. -. In the matter of the estate of
Sarah Sanders, deceased. Order made allow
ing claims.
Aug. -. In the matter of Eugene j. Lamb
right, a minor. Petition of Maggie Lamb
right filed praying that she be appointed
guardian of SAID minor. Order made grant
ing the prayer of said petitioner.
Aug. l3. In the matter of the estate OF
Rosa Is. Moore, ct al, minors. Petition of
James +. Moore, guardian, filed praying
that he be granted a license to sell real es-
tate Hearing September O. 1895.
Aug. l3. In the matter of the Potato
Greek drain. Order made adj turning the
hearing of the application for appointment
OF special commissioners to August IL.
Aug. -. In the matter of the estate of
Otis X. Read deceased. Order made ad-
hitting the will of said deceased TO probate.
Aug. IA. In the matter of the estate of
Bernard Fox, alleged incompetent. Hear
ing OF the petition for appointment Of a
guardian of said alleged incompetent ad-
journed TO Aug. %, 1895.
Aug. IL. In the matter of the estate of
Alonzo Squire, deceased Petition Of ad-
ministrator filed praying that an order be
made determining who are the lawful heirs
of said deceased. Hearing, Sept. 30, 1895.
Aug. l.. In the matter of the estate of
John Ferris, deceased. Will filed for pro-
bate and petition of Elizabeth Ferris filed
praying that said will be admitted to pro-
bate Hearing, Sept. 30, 1895.
AuQ lG In fhe Tnattar ~ the aatata 81
Noah Coleman, deceased Report of mort
gage of real estate made and filed by the adj
ministrator, and order made concerning said
mortgage.
Aug IL. Ia the matter of the Newark and
Arcadia drain. Hearing of application for
appointment of special commissioners ad.
journed TO Sept. 10.
Aug. IL. In the matter of the estate of
Susan Chase deceased. Petition of Richard
Chase filed praying that an admintrator be
appointed of said estate. Hearing Sept. 30,
1895.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-08-30
ELM HALL.

Miss Nellie Staughton has returned to Du-
luth, where she is to teach school for the
third year. -Ernest Connor'- sister-in-
law from Cheboygan is visiting in Elm Hall
for short time. As il also Miss Frederick
our former primary teacher; also II. b Glib
son and family Winters and fam
ily are enjoying a visit from their parents
from Morenci Mich, and since they came
he purchased the Will Church'= house and
lot aud had the deed made to Al and his wife
"a present. A father -in-law worth having.
eh?=-We understand that the contract
was made witt c. f. Stead to teach our
school, which is to commence the second
Monday in September. THE township
Sunday school rally. which was held in
Prince Grove on Thursday last was voted
one OF the best ever held in the township.
THE Elm Hall second nine also play
Sumner on the same day on the grounds at
this place Result, 10 to - in favor of Elm
HALL and on Saturday our first nine played
Alma, beating them in score, 20 to -, in
Elm Halls favor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-08-30
THE HONEST DOLLAR LEAGUE
To Be Organized in Gratiot County, in
Local Councils, Sept. Z, 1898. "A Few
Explanations.

All those who have been interviewed
relatively to the matter and have sign
ed the membership application blank,
"a well as othres who may wish to iden-
tify themselves with the movement,
will meet al Ithaca on Saturday after
noon Sept. Z, next, for the purpose of
perfectlng an organization of the coun-
" in the interests OF free coinage Of
silver. 1t will be understood that this
joining IN the first organization will in
no way conflict with any members
withdrawal, without expense. TO unite
with a council in his own immediate
locality whenever such council may be
instituted.
1t is desirable to have as many pres
ent as possible, that they may become
familiar with the work and thus be
able TO take hold of the work properly
when they may be called upon to do so
in other councils in various parts of the
county. The plan is to organize. prac-
tically, the whole county at once, in
stead Of devoting SO much time to sep
arate councils.
While the order is secret as TO its
workings the principles and objects of
the order are open to the world. The
great central principle of the order is
10 promote the cause of the free and
unlimited coinage of silver and gold.
at the present coinage ratio. No mem
Der is pledged to any other principle;
but as long as he retains membership
in the order he is pledged to support
only such candidates for president, for
congress, and for state legislature, as
will pledge their influence and vote tor
the free and unlimited coinage of silver
and gold.
Let all remember the date, Saturday
afternoon at o'clock, in the village of
Ithaca.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-08-30
WHEELER.

Miss Edith Maxou returned home from st.
Louis Friday. Miss Anna Minnick of
Breckenridge was calling on friedds in this
place Tuesday. Sisson Of Hola-
way. who has been visiting her daughter,
Mrs. o. Darlington, during the past three
months, left for her home Tuesday.
Maggie Rundio of Sumner is visiting her
sister, Mrs. G. ID. Maxon, this week.
Mrs. tombstone visised friends and relatives
in Litchdeld last week. Miss Libbie
Darlington hfs gone to Hollaway for three
weeks vacation.-P. NJ. Thomas is the
patching it, his wife having left his bed and
board-for visit with friends in Ovid.
Hattie Murphy is spending the week
with friends in st. Louis.-Walter Swope
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-08-30
ROBBER And MURDERER SHOT.
One of the Train ROBBERS and the Slayer
of Detective Powers
He was Formerly Resident of McBain.


George A. Smalley, supposed to be one Of
the Chicago 4 West Michigan train robbers
and the man who shot Detective Powers n ar
Grand Rapids last Thursday night, was shot
and instantly killed near McBain, last Satur-
day night, at 3 o'clock.
Smaley alighted from the $40 p. IN train
aud word was received from Ch lrles Durham
Sheriff Of Wexford County, to capture Small
ley and hold him until he arrived
deputy with posse of men at once sur
rounded the house of Ezekiel Brown, a broth
er-in-law of Smalley's where he was in hid
ing. Smaley IL known a. desperate char
acter and the men were armed 70, any
emergency.
Refusing to give himself up and reaching
for his gun, which were on belt on his body
he was shot. He sat in a chair behind the
door and two balls from different directions
passed through the door which was partly
opened. Both entered his left side.
At late hour Sheriff Durham and his
deputy arrived, and at once recognized
Smalley "a the man they wanted.
Smalley has been arrested before at differ
ent times for train robbery, but by some
chance has escaped jnstice. He i= heavy
act man of red complexion and heavy red
beard. He had two of the best made pistols
with full chambers and belt filled with
cartridges. No money was found on his
persons.
SmalIey had a companion with MIN when
he visited McBain few days before the
tram robbery, bat this man has not been
seen around there since.
Smalley' = wife says he told her that he had
been in the woods northeast of Glare and
came home from Clare. The wife claims
that her husband was land SPECTATOR, and
owned a ranch in Oklahoma. His brother
in-law, Brown, claims he knows nothing Of
Smalley's business or movements. Smalley
was recognized by the several parties "a the
man arrested near Cadillac two years ago on
suspicion of being a crook, and 1t is thought
by the officers that Smaley had been con-
nected with numerous train robberies and
similar jobs. His appearance and actions
stamp him as having been tough character
and no novice in crime.
Grand Rapids officers and everybody here,
commend the action of Spafford and McBain
in killing the desDerado.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-08-30
BEEBE

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Houlden were called TO
Clinton county last Sunday to attend the
funeral of friend. Mrs. Lewis is very
low at this writing with no hopes of recov
ery.-Grandma Gamble Is quite sick at
the home of her daughter Frank Shaw
er's children are both sick.-Bill Burh-
nam is laid up with rhumatsm.-Mrs.
Tom Wiles Is entertaining friends this week.
Mr.. Phillips of Portland ia visiting
with her son William for short time
Rev. Killeen received eighteen persons into
the Methodist church last Sunday
Methodists are happy because they have
their pastor paid.-By invitation. the
Emerson choir, consisting of Mr.. and Mrs
l.. ID. Baker Charles Randes, Mrs Philips
Mrs, B. NJ Coffin, Mrs Fred Newton and
their halves were entertained at the home of
Mrs Ira Scyler, on Tuesday last Instru-
mental music by the Misses Rnoden of Chi
cago and vocal music 10y the choir. The
evening passed away pleasantly. Ice cream
and cake were served .-Rev. Moon
preached in the Free Union church last Sun
evening Albert Smith Is putting down
A new well.=-Jesse Newton il In the
neighborhood threshlng out each farmer in
turn a. he goes along.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-08-30
S. v. NEWARK.

Flowing aud getting ready to SOW wheat is
me order of the day.-=Grandma Richard,
Who has been on the sick list for some time,
p gaining slowly Some sneak thief
stole some wheat out of james Lawrence
Creamery few nights ago. Mr.. Frickie had
Ire canvas stole from of his binder a few
kZh;s before. A good dose of shot would
10 sDch persons good. a number
sOOk in the excursion to Toledo Sunday last
rom these parts.-W. Il. Hughes of ST.
Johns spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs
HIS parents.-J. q. Carnes is handling
peaches and plums.-Scott Vannatta
Who has been in the southern part of the
state aud Ohio this summer, is shaking
hands with old friends around here again
=Albert Stull has rented a farm in SagI-
Hsg county and moved on the same.-
Iask yalana had the misfortune to lose a
aOrse last week.-Geo. Crooks and wife
spsnt few days with their daughter Alice in
Enfayelte.-Scott Vannatta and wife
gent Saturday and Sunday with Earl Rich
esd and family. Rowland called
90 friends in these parts the fore part of the
peek.--The West Newark ball team
vroased bats with the New Haven rst nine
saturday on the formers grounds.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-08-30
Children Crv for
Pitchers CastoTia.
FITS NERVOUS DISEASES.

when Henry NJ Hall, VI. D., late surgeon u
= A., Department or Tennessee, returned rom
tue War nc found a child afflicted Win epilepsy;
Leading physicians We're consulted, without
apparent benefit NOted specialists could give
but little Il any relief TOGescue his child rom
a fate worse than death became the object on
his life For several years experiment followed
exnnriTnent' mill al last success crowned his
efforts. In 1859 old age and inhrmites ln-
dlcei him 70 impArt the know ledge OF now 70
manufacture il, under the agreement that a
bottle should b. sent free OF a.! charges 70 any
one APPLYING for il. who was afflicted with epi-
le;sy Since then over 2O000 free bottles have
been sent 10 the afflicted. Experience has
proved that 10 cures Insomnia, Il Nltus Dance,
and al forms of Nervous AiiiictlOn. Y you
want 10 try this wonderful remedy free all
charge. write. stating your disease as plainly IN
possible. give your age and post Office. Address
The Hall Chemical Co., West Philadelphia. Pa
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-08-30
SUMNER CENTER.

Judge Gilmore of Warren, Ohio. has been
visiting his sister Mrs. j, j. Lovell.-
Rosa Haynes and George Dalrymple were
married Aug 81 Their many friends ex
tend to them their best wishes.-Some
chicken thieves visited Mr., Bogarts one
night taking 43 spring chickens, also, Their.
on Kress and Andrew Johnson's aud made
ont their load also, striped plum tree for
Mr., Bogart Farmers in this neighDorhood
have loaded their guns and now thieves
watch out, a. you are marked.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-08-30
NORTH WHEELER.

Rev. Mr.. Cooper of the F. NJ. church
preached his farwell sermon last Sunday at
the center line school house.-Mr. Simp-
son and Mrs. Anna Crystle of Merrill spent
Sunday at Mrs. G.. 5 daughters home b.
Briner.-Andrew Shurr has traded farms
with Geo. Eastick of Lafayette.
Nettie Sibley who has been attending school
for few weeks past hope. was home over
Sundey and expect to work in Midland City.
H. =. Halaey of Bengal Clinton county
spent Sunday with friends in this vicinity.
Mrs. II. II. Williams Is very sick without
hops of recovery Mrs. Samuel Bechtel,
of West Bay City is visiting at the home of
Mrs, II. Stone. Miss Vanloa Fowler
who has not been home for two years re-
turned from Lake Odessa on the . Inst
Samuel Bechte visited at the home of her
sister, Mrs. II. =. Stone over Sunday return
ing home on Monday, hIa wife and family
accompanying him. Herbert Orville
and Charles Haynes we're the guests of Mr..
Isham's young folks, two miles north of
Ithaca, Sunday Robert C. Fletcher
died at the residence of his son, Stephen, in
Wheeler township, August 10Th, 1898, aged
20 years, IL months and - days Born in
Cannda, IN 1924 Married to Mileta Ander-
son, lsi7 who preceded him to the better
land. Came to Kent county in 1857 then
came to Sumner township in 1852 and il
1894 moved TO Wheeler with his son whom he
lived with until his death. Father Fletcher
was soldier in the late war remaining
until 1t closed. Was physician and farmer.
He sought the Lord early in life, at the age
OF seventeen years, and spent the remainder
OF his life a Jealous worker IN the cause of
Christ His funeral was held at Elwell Aug
%, Rev j 5. Clark of Wheeler officiating.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-08-30

tendance is required. The only pupils who
are exempt are those who attend private
schools, those who have already acquired the
ordinary branches, those who are physical y
unable to attend and pupils living more than
two miles from school. Parents must send
their children to school at least eight half
day in each week, and failure TO comply Is
punishable by fine or imprisonment. Habit
ual truants, children who are ungovernab able
in school and children who do Hot and will
not attend school, are now classed h Iuve-
nile disordery persons, and a. a last resort
may be committed to the public schools
at Adrian or Lansing.