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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-12-07

ton. Pa. In about sixteen hours.
Their route lay over the Pecono
mountains. along the toughest roads.
and the time IN which they COW
cred the distance broke all previous
records. Two of the six cyclers are
noted long-distance riders, and the
miles from Scranton down were the
last OF thousand-mile ride for one
and OF a 4.500-mile journey for the
other. The cyclist who came the longest
distance is Merton Duxbury, an old
providence. X. l.. boy, and latterly Of
the Olympic A. G. OF San Francisco. 1t
was from San, Francisco that Duxbury
had Just come. and he trayersed the dis
lance In the record-breaking time Of
forty-eight days and eighteen hours.
bcttering all previous attempts by ten
days and seventeen hours. He had a
number OF notable adventures on his
way east, and at one time came very
near losing his life.
To begin with. Duxbury started for
san Francisco from Providence on
April 2. and. riding leisurely. reached
the Golden Gate on July 3. In less than
three weeks he was ready TO return To
the east. with the ayowed intention Of
breaking the continental record OF
hfiy-nine days and eleven hours. He
started from Frisco on July rs, &C.
companied out OF the city by a large
body OF wheelmen. chief among whom
was I. X. Lille. the holder of the con.
tinenial record. Lille remained with
Duxbury until the $50 miles TO Sacra.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-12-07

by thirty-nine days, and incidentally
during his trip walked $50 miles in
thirty hours. breaking that record
twenty-five miles. Besides. he walked
from Chicago to New York in twenty
four days. breaking the record six days,
and during that trip twice walked 12o
miles in twenty-four hours. breaking
the record twenty miles. He declares
he can walk mile heel and toe in 7:04.
and has walked around the world in
eighteen months. II he is successful.
Kane. his manager. win start him
around the world to see IL It can be
done In fifteen months.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-12-07
A Gentle Hint.

whistler, the artist, once sat at the
,haater next to lady who was going
IN and out OF her seat constantly, not
nn,y as soon as each act was finished,
hut also while the play was going on
The space between the rows Of seats
waa very narrow. and the artist was
smh,erted 10 much annoyance az she
sasssd him. Madame" he said at
,angth IN his sweetest tones, i trust
,e AZ not incommode you in keeping my
seatf''
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-12-07

gives him the appearance Of cowboy.
On his ride he wore full tights. as he
considers the regulation bicycle suit
too heavy for comfort. This month
Searle will go to Louisville to break
the twenty-four hour record Of 592
miles held by Houret. the Frenchman.
In this attempt he will use a scorcher
geared to ninety-two with seven and
a quarter inch crank.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-12-07
WALKING TO ATLANTA.
PRANK J. skelton Stare. wlthoa. clo.h.

Frank j. skeleton starts without Clothes
on a Wager.
Frank J. Shelton of Chicago has
started for the Atlanta exposition with
out other clothing than short trunks
to grid his loins, and is to walk the 653
miles in thirty days. He is not to beg.
must register at every telegraph sta
ton and at the Constitution office in
Atlanta, il he reaches his southern des-
tination. He claims to have walked
from New York to San Francisco in
eighty-one days, breaking the record
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-12-07
A safe P,,sitinn.

Would you have the courage
to attend duelg
Biggs-Not unless \ were one of the
principals.
wiggs-why not spectator?
Biggs-I noticed that the principals
are the only ones who are absolutely
safe "a those occasions.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-12-07

know. think he liked me because 1
had been Quaker. went to school
with John Bright. I was in the original
cast in The Lady of Lyons and In
'Richelieu' when they were first done
in England
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-12-07

are requisites Of winning tennis, in her
estimation. Miss Capwell is accom-
plished in music and art, and is YER
satile, bright and entertaining CONVERSE
tionalist. She was educated in female
academy and occupies warm place in
the affection OF her acquaintance. OF
her plans for next season upon the
courts the modest champion cares to
say but little. But she will undoubtedly
be prepared to defend the title so we'll
earned in the recent tourney.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-12-07
RODE MANY MILES.
TRANscoNTINENTAL CYCLING
RECORDS BADLY BROKEN.
Also the Record Between Now York
and chiosgo--F Forty Eight Days from
friseo-Fivs Days from Chicago--Ths
Champions

ALT a dozen tired
a n d travel STAINED
wheelmen rode up
TO the Aston House,
New York. the
other morning. II
did not take them
long TO get into bed,
or they were sadly
In need OF sleep,
having Travelled $50
nflas from Grrzn-
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-12-07

team the ave trained eie-
u n, FOR reasons not TO be APP
~ fully until one has seen both
- ami 10 be referred TO to-
n 4 because they afford such
,,.sing study OF contrast-beauty
tAs beast
DTS comes hrst--a dainty eres-
slender and graceful as . grass
Her dancing Is Of the Lefty
<hool artistic. refined. a delight
eyes she sings little songs
r.aplngs that twist In a delicious
,oess, fashion. Her voice Is light,
carries sell. and not . syllable
Ana how she does spin abon,
shoruses and retrains, II 10 .
q skirts. a frou-frou Of silk. q
4 laee, and out Of the fuf an
slUeal small slipper toe pointing 70
H. as easily and nneoneernedly
sagk surning that way was part
Bnms's plan. Every pose seems
usE wheFe ihe little figure fiing'
sna TN the laughing face IL quite
h aosh. as she blows kisses 70 ms
ssss ike 4 merry child. Once abs
b 10 dance this young woman
Us all ossr and all the while. iiks
a, % r!pples. Her smile 10 ilks
al, loo. az IL iiits and filekess and
MS behind occasional pouts ant
as shleh suit the situation or th'
ne is singing. Hut the sense o.
fnIls abidcs. lie winsomsnesl
tst bold
v hra time Miss l4evey appearet
sefs a charming little frock o.
Me- asa a garden hat with plasi
Soc sang the story OF summer
as sksa she met "a Johnnie With
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-12-07

why They Are Popular
hustle and the crinoline
,0avion hence shall feel.
ween, "
'ey suit the common wheel.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-12-07
PUPIL OF MACREADY.
EXPERIENCE OF HENRY HOWE.
THE OLDEST ACTOR.
Was Quaker Until Kean's Time-was
Fascinated by the Trag edian's Richard
Ill and Became an Aetor-PI Player at
Eighty three.

e told me he was
born on March 81.
1872. That, in view
Of his undimmed
eye, his youthful
color and his
springy step. was
surprising enough
but l had gone to
see the oldest play
ing actor in the
world and was nre-
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-12-07
INV GAIETY GIRL.
|.sscs LEvEy WHO HAS
IusT COME OVER.
I. .u,hor of some ss~ Songs
-. That Catch ths Popular
an. very quick Changes.
HERE has been a

HERE has been a
new star In New
York lately. sing
Ing. dancing. and
smiling her way
into the hearts Of
her audiences. She
is Florence L1yey.
the Gaiety Girl.
Miss Iyeyey Is sew
erai numbers re-
moved on the pro-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-04-08
IMPROVEMENTS.
I.StFeet. and Waters BoardsWill
h Open Thoroughfares and 5
Construct New9Sewers.

fIhe Street and Waters Commissioners
this morning ovepruiled alhgeqrlonstrancaz
AGAINST the pronoseda sewer.in Pine street.
(Which Is to drain Lafayette and emmy
Fanto New York Bay. Many objections
that 'wepe filed several weeks /. ago were
Wtthdrawnsby the, pnoperty owners. who
saw THAI aheys were standing ! in s:theip
own light.
The contract for. the blsildingA of, the
t.sewar Yves. awarded;so. Burke .,ss Jones.
tMessrs. John. Casey, James sWatersSana
w. a. Corcoran, representing the Thir-
tteerth Street Improvement Association.
were pSesent. They have eakens adyan-
fase OF the new street improv veinent law
opening and ersdias afSThietesSt5l hi rs s.ree2 sls
,DEIIRraENrH ATREEr TO BE
me petition, was referred to .the Com
pledged their word to Mr. Casey to
Improve Thirteenth street. without any
G5urther delay; MIR. Casey and his friends
RnepaEte9 feeling very happy, indeed
There mas been before the board for a
week a pHthtson to. extend West Side ave
niue to nanforth aNenue. under the new
its inteaton of l% 4 e 9S 99aiS .s; Ssclared
proyensnt. Petitions to construct sew
ters' in Prospect street and ia Monmouth
StfSGl were IdVorclpEy reported upon.
Daniel Couers was appointed "a pawer at
Sa a day Thcnaa Lennon. Thomas Lai-
ly and Thomas Trainor were appointed
park lahorers: A petition nor the con-
strucTon of a sewer in Poplar street
was properly referred. Seven bids Ger
the Improvement OF WesterveIt street
were received. Henry By1ale Wras the
lowest bidder. Mr.. Byrne was hauled
over. the Goals gently by the board. A
resolution was adopted directing him to
sweep and clsan the streets better.
no KEEP TABS ON BYRNE.
The foreman of street laborers was
directed 40 keep 'stabs' on Ryrne,s men
and repoaIt when they did not properly
sweep street. The Board asked the
Finance Board to raise $250. 600 ON bonds
the proceeds of which are to be used in
the immediate construction of much
needed public schools.
Chiaf Engineer Ruggles was ordered
ito prepare a plan for the iInEleiliate re-
pairiFlg of sidewalks In various parts OF
the city.
1t Is the intentien of the beard 10 COM
pel property owners to repair their walks.
In case of refusal the new sidewalk law
will be taken advantage of, the necessary
repairs made by the city and the cost
charged to THE property benefited. JOS
eph Wilson was appointed Inspector of
the Ogden avenue Improvement.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-04-08
LANSING2SYLIE

BAY. Mass, Il .ApritssS,ss 1895.
The charges made against President
'Nleveland by DR., ,G4ansingsa sat SSalen eore-
lated great surprise: among apeople ] here
who are acquainted with, the President
land are In the .habjt OF seeIngs him fire.
'quently during fissrestdence here IN the
summer.
Ut would naturally be presumed that
If amman was addictedsto the use of
Intoxicating liquort5t would sbe especial
'1yswhen enjoying a vacation sor on dsh-
ing parties.
The following statement is yalunt tarily
made by a gentleman in politics, a Re-
ipuhEcan, who has been more In
tinrately acquainted with the President
during his summer ,soiourns here than
anybody else outside of: his immediate
family or employ
For the past three summer seasons
have been frequent caller at Gray
Gables, and at times have seen the
President every day; sometimes, early dn
the day, often ON his return from fish
ing trips and again intthe evening. after
dinner.
ST can honestlyssay that Ithaue never
seeniNfr. Cleveland under the Influence. of
licuor in the least degree. and so far as
1 know, during his sunamers here. he
has refrained from ,its'use.''
Similar lutteraIuoes are G1lasle by other
people here. who are efaccustcmed ITO see
Mr.. cleveland frequently.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-04-08

An important city election will occur
on Tuesday, April 9th. The Republican
candidates represent the policy of econo-
my and a systematic reduction in the
expenses of the city government and the
Improvement of streets, parks and public
buildings, inaugurated by the present adj
ministration, which are an encourage
ment to the house owner. the renter,
the taxpayer and the investor.
There are no ballot box suffers on the
payrells OF the city. Every Board in the
last fiscal year closed its business within
the appropriations. No lawsuits have been
started against the action OF any Board
having a Republican majority. Every
public school in the city was repaired
within the year, and other public build
ings have been pushed toward compile
ton within the time required by con-
tract. The credit of the city financially
is such that the bids for a new water
supply are made upon the basis
of payment in four per cent. bonds,
which is in favorable contrast with the
inability of the city to sell a five per
cent. bond at par at the close of the
administration of the last Democratic
Mayor The tax rate has been reduced
from $2S.4S per thousand to $3.50 per
thousand and the assessments for tax
able purposes have become more uni
form and equitable throughout the city.
The property bought in by the city,
which was sold for unpaid assessments,
is now being disposed of to individuals
and the proceeds applied to the sinking
fund for the extinguishment of the bond
ed debt. The burden of the city debt,
legacy handed down by the mai-ad-
ministration. of Democratic, officials, is
made up of unpaid assessments for i'm
provements which have been allowed TO
accumulate for years without any at
tempt to- collect the same, and a vigorous
policy on the part of the present ad-
ministration now being executed will
prevent any increase of the same and
tend to reduce it considerably, if the
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-04-08

which provides additional safeguards,sto'
prevent fraud. secure honest elections
and reduce the cost.to tf1escity. and coIn-
ty- Also, three laws srelatingsto a new
water supply, which are the first laws
passed. since those under which the pres
tent works were built, and permits the
city to get new supply of water in
any one, ,of four ways; first, by condemn
ing and providing a new supply in the
name of the city and by the use of its
own employees and credit; second. by
submitting to popular vote whether the
city shall buy the supply and works in
case the city contracts to buy the water
by the gallon; third, ssby condemning
land and laying a pipe to obtain a tenn
porary supply; fourth, the fltering of
present water OF any other means of
F temporary relief in case It can be done
within 100000, not one of which methods
were possible of performance without
these laws. Under the present Street
and Water Board the city has been re-
inspected for unpaid and waste water,
and delinquents have been induced to
make payment, thus keeping the finances
of the department in good condition, The
wages of employees and current bills for
supplies have been promptly met, and
for the first time in many years a, sub
stantial payment has been made on the
water debt. The interest on the water
debt has been provided for out of the
current revenue, without the issue of
temporary loan bonds for fifty OF sixty
thousand dollars. which has been custom
ary for many years. Many economies
have been introduced in the conduct of
the pumping station, unnecessary en-,
ployes have been dispensed with and sub
stantial improvements have been made in
the plant, which will eventually be of
great benefit and decrease the expenses
of the department For the first time in
the history of the department a map
is being prepared of the city's water
mains, by use of which emergencies may
be met, which, under other circumstances,
would cause great loss and annoyance to
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-04-08

present policy Is continued. An effort is
kbeing made to obtain an accurate list,
/ 81 tt.a%.aarnes and addresses Of all own,
se1s of land within the city, which has
never. beengdon and which will facili-
tate this movement. and thereby pre-
vent any necessity for a continuance of
|, the Adjustment Commissioners, whose
services and operations have been a
source Of very heavy expense to the
dity government.
The Republican Legislature has re-
pealed many laws by which officials
created sinecure positions, extended their
terms and increased their salaries. They
have also passed laws beneficial to this
city, by which the number of police
courts has been reduced from three to
two, enlarging their jurisdiction by per-
rlitting them to dispose of petty offenses
and largely reducing the expenses for
litigation, heretofore incident, to grand
jury investigation and loss of time by
witnesses attendant thereon. Also a law
which authorizes the anticipation of IL
cense monies, with which to build new
schoolhouses IN localities where the i'm
mediate needs of the people require it.
Also a law enabling all the owners on
a street to order an Improvement and
pay for the same in five annual INSTALL
nlents. Also law to enable one or
more property owners. or the city, in
its discretion, to improve any street by
paving. curbing or sewering. and extend
ing and opening streets by filling in
or by building viaducts, and to enable
the majority of the property owners to
prevent such improvements If not sat-
isfied Herewith. and in case it Is pro-
ceeded with payment can be made in
five annual installments. These improve
ment laws will make possible the open
ing of new streets from lower Jersey
City TO the Hill. Also, law which per-
mits the closing of Mill Creek by the
building of a sewer in its bed, the petit
tion for which has been in circulation
for some time past and only awaits the
signatures of the property owners for
execution. Also. the new election law.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-04-08
HALE NAY:IDECISION.S i
Rental and Municipal and State
Bond Clauses Of the Income
Tax Law Invalid.

q WASHINGTON, April. s, 1S95.-Thea an
nouncement Of the decision of theiSu-
preme Court Of the United, States ini the
Income Tax cases today was made in
the presence of a crowded, courts room,
the spectators lobby beings thronged ito
its utmost. capacity. Public interest ( in
the cases has drawn an attendance ev-
cry decision day since the argument
took place that has taxed the power and
ingenuity of the officials to care for.
Among those within the rail today were
Attorney General Olney. Assistant Attor-
ney General Whitney and.W. D. Guth-
RE of New York, who took part in the
argument; Mr.. j, NJ. Wilson of Wash
ington. of counsel for J. G. Moore. who
sought an Injunction to restrain Inter
nal Revenue Commissioner Miller from
proceeding to carry out the law; Senator
David e. Eill OF New York, who so per-
ssstently fonght m the insertion fs o. the
tary of the Treasury Boutwell,; r. b.
Bowler, Comptroller of the Treasury
Senators Mitchell and Hunton, ex-Attor-
ney General Garland, Hon. Geo. G. Cor
ham and a great number of attorneys
more or less interested in the action of
the court
The members Of the court, except AS
sociate Justice Jackson entered the
Chamber promptly at noon and were re-
cGlVeQ Win; Efles ceremonial altcnLlOfl tuaL
marks their every entrance, every one,
In the court room rising to his feet while
the procession OF the Justices, headed by
the marshal of the court, marched III
digniised order TO their seats. A few
cases Of minor Importance were disposed
Of and the Chief Justice announced
that at the conclusion of the sitting
on Thursday the Court would adjourn;
over Good Friday. and several orders
by the Court after which the great case
of the day was read by him.. He said,
amidst an almost painful Stiffness
sT am charged with the duty of an
nouncing the opinion and Judgment of
the Court into the case of Charles Pol
lock We. the Farners' Loan & Truss Com
pany ct al
4 Chief Justice at one O'Clock finished
reading the decision Of the question
whether or not tax on rents from real
estate is a tax on real estate and there
fore a direct tax. and announced that
real estate, therefore direct tax, and as
provided for in the present law, uncon-
stitutional.
Iihe opinion of the Chief Justice also
declares that the tax on municipal and
State bonds is unconstitutional On all
other points the Court is equally divided
and no opinion thereon is given. The
decision Of the court below on these
points is reversed and a similar entry
made in the case of John G. Moore.
The decisions with regard to rentals
and municipal and State bonds are said
by Supreme Court officials to in no way
affect the legality of the remaining por-
ton Of the law.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-04-08
q BROTHER TO GIRLS

Strolling through the city's streets
ana an p srhny yssY adg fro unday 81 scboo
each bearing a picture paper in hand,
attracted my attention. One among
hand, a little tot of 4. Great pools OF
water from the recent SHOWS Hooded
the crossings. At each one the little
staggering beneath the burden, bore her
safely over. Both by instinct and
training the American boy early learns
this lesson of care and attention to
.girl playmates. Perhaps to this we
owe the fact that the whois world
over American men are heldto be the
iinselhsh of husbands, the most fnduigent
of fathers. the most attentive of broth
thus causing the lot of American wom-
en- to be looked upon as enviable by the
women of all other nations.-tdome
Queen, &
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-04-08

the department and the people, An aerat-
ing or spraying table has been erected
at Beiieyille reservoir, for sthe purifying
of the water4as 1t emerges from the
pipes. Manytmiles of. streets. were. paved
Elast year, all by contract, duly adver-
tised, and paid from the funds available
for that purpose. This account was
oVerdrawn some $4,000 at the close of
the last Democratic administrations The
President of the Board of Aldermen is.
by virtue of his Office, 81, member of the
Board of Finance; the other four men,
bers are equally divided politically. It
is, therefore. of the greatest Importance
that the Republican candidate shall be
re-elected to- keep the financial board
in Its present harmony with the city
government. The Alderrnanic candidates
in the several districts will commend
themselves to you, as they have heen
selected to represent your views. and to
perform such duties as deyolve upon
the Board of Aldermen. The good con-
|. dition OF the city is the result of popular
I igovernnlentin its fullest sense. Individ-
uals regardless of. party: presenting ideas
|, for Improvement of the city have had
| audience and a voice In shan ping the,
policy ofsthe present, administration. The
officials placed in power by the people
have brought about this condition and
the Republican candidates deserve your
support if you desire a continuance of
city government. as at present conducted.
These candidates, if elected, win repre-
sent you and will not be under the doni-'
nation of any politicatring or boss. The
nominations on the opposition ticket were.
absolutely dictated by one man who is
a pronounced type of the political boss
against whom every municipality in the
United States is now fighting. It. seems
incredible that this man could, find men
willing to serve as candidates under a
leader who has been SO persistently and,
righteously repudiated by the people.
Havingt named the candidates. he would
control them If elected. and, the result
is too We'll known ~ 4-..sr ~ -
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-04-08
CARS ooLLIDED ON THEs BRIDGE

NEw YORK, April 8, 1S95.-A rear
end collision occurred on the. cable cars
on the Brooklyn Bridge this morning,
and two men were slightly hurt and
several others got a severe shaking up.
One train had stopped at the New York
end and had nearly discharged its load
Of passengers when the train which was
Following it under one minute headWay
ran into 1t. The conductor of the sec
fision the fact that the tracks were wet
and slippery and. the brakes did not work
promptly.
train and the front platform OF the rear
train suffered somewhat. Neither train
however, was deradled, and 1t was only
f41e work of five minutes to- get both
syyitched over to the other track. Then
they went back to Brooklyn.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-04-08
sEAGULLS ON THE THAMES.

SeagulIs have since the beginning of
between the bridges, and had become SO
tame that they would fly to catch the
chopped fish and pieces of bread thrown
Sunday night a flock of these birds
foretold Mondays thaw by suddenly
flying off down the river in a body at
about 6 o'clock in the evening" Their
instinct enabled them to beat the Me-
teorological Department at it's own
game and to recognize that more open
weather was at hand.-Graphic.