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Massachusetts Women.

Mrs. Livermore is very much worried
over the result of the woman suffrage
vote in Massachusetts. Her only ex-
PLANTATION seems rather far-fetched-
that the women of Massachusetts, didn't
vote because they were afraid of their
husbands. We guess Mrs. Livermore
is not well acquainted with the aver
age Massachusetts woman.-Rochester
Post. Express.
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BOVinir1e

the weakest stomach retains it.
It's a concentration into the least
possible bulk of the vital clements
of lean beef, it nourishes and
starts every organ of the body
on its normal duty with no
apparent effort; this done, bad
feelings vanish. Mr.. J. A. Black
man, 1873 +. S8th St, N. Y.
writes: Sailing from here last
August for Europe, tried every
antidote for sea-sickncss, and |
found yours the only successful
one. On my return also used it
when | suffered no i'll effects
at all.
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POLITICAL.
Taking 1t Easy.

Don't care how the cotton sells
Takin' of my ease
Where the music of the bells
Jingles on the breeze.
Don't care how the country goes
Roamin' far an free;
In the woods there blooms a rose
Red an sweet for mel
Don't care how the cities roll
Thunderin' alOngi
Streak o. sunshine in my soul
Twinklin' into songl
Don't care where my life is led
Still it's honey-sweet,
Blue sky smilin' overhead
Green earth at my feetl
Atlanta Constitute
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Dermomt @attbmam.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1896
Clubbing List.

The following offers are for the benefit
only of subscribers to this paper who pay
all arrearages and years subscription in
advance. One or more of the publications
may be ordered, but the money for each, at
the club rate, must invariably accompany
the order, with all arrears III any due on
the WATcHMAN and full year in advance.
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Mr.. R. T. Caldwell. is book keeper in
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II was completely run down, My nerves
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and worry that l felt sure I would be COM
PEELED togive up my position. | would lie
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without notice.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-18

There was once vcntriloquist 50
poor that he was Obliged 10 travel on
foot from town TO town to save cN-
pcnsc. much after the manner OF the
gentleman az adventure in Grimm's
tales. one day be was Joined on the
road hy 2 dog as rorsakcn as himself,
lint who seemed DESTROYS Of becoming
his companion.
They iourncycd together 10 the next
town and entered the tavern tired,
hungry and prnnilcSS, Not being
troubled with the incunycnient refine
mcnt which comes from long line Of
gentle ancestors the man had dcvcl-
opcd the quality known MS check. 50
he and tho dog sat down 10 eat sup
per for which they could not pay,
Tho room was fun Of louncers, ana
The stranger took conspicuous seat
what will you have asked the only
waiter the place employed; and tho or
der embraced nearly everything on the
hill of fare
"Rut want something FOR my dog,
tno no added ASK him what y"
win have" The waiter mdttcred some
thing about "Whatrhcr giving US, SO
the stranger said, what, don't YOU
like to- Well Bruno. will You hay"
beef or fish,
"pccf every time" said Eruno, look
ing with mild brown eyes at the
wNitcr
and what ia drink
water. thank youY' said Bruno
nv this time the landlord and every
ono in the place were eager with sup
nrpssrd wonder. and gathered about
"a hear dog talk.
The ycntriloquist fcigncd indiiter-
cnrr by eating with avidity, while the
landlord was evidently considering
something. His cogitation resulted IN
his Offering the stranger $500 for his
wonderful talking dog,
The ycntriloquist appeared TO hest
,otn n moment. then said abruptly
"Yes. YOU may have him for $500.
Whom the money was paid and the
vnntrilnouist was about 10 leave he
turncd 10 the dog, patted him aHec-
tionntcly. and said, "Good-hy, old tel-
low. you've been n good friend To me
"You are no friend OF mine, return
Oh thr dog. ITO sell me to another mas
tor As YOU were mean enough TO serve
mo such trick, I'll have revenge III
never speak another word ms long AS
| live"
The vcntriloquist then made on with
all possible haste.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-18

II is wise to cultivate the eyes,
make them see. You think you see
well. hut II you begin to try 10 see,
YOU will bc surprised AT the vondcr-
ful discoveries you win mako.
know little girl who, when she goes
into the woods. ICES great many
things no one else sees until she calls
their attention to them. Beautiful
bits of moss. unknown tiny flowers.
stones with misses on them. spider
wells. even leaves with strings defac-
ing them, this small girl sees. You ere
busy every minute when in the woods
with her. she sees SO many new
things.
4 boy named Philip went into the
woods gun ming. AS he walked along
h. saw he marks OF claws in a dead
tree. He cut the tree down. thinking
he would find wildcat and found the
trunk Of the tree filled with wild hon
cy. lie ran home to his mother and
told her what he had found. They
got cart and drove back to the tree.
II contained 100 pounds Of honey.
That hoy must have been glad that
he had learned 10 use his eyes. Troy
Press
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-18

love one poor girl bore towards one OF
Gods creations. The plate was about
-four inches wide by about ten inches
long. II was engraved simply with
the word Nellie" and made conspc-
nous majestic elm tree on the very
ground where one of Cen George
WashingtOn's battles was fought dur
Ing the revolutionary war. 7 lie spot
is also marked by large rack, which
has brass plate announcing the bis
tOrical event
Nearly twenty years ago the tree
was named Nellie. One Of Brooklyn's
preitiest and most charming OF socie-
~ girls, Nellie Porter. who lived on
the park slope, died from consump-
ton, and the tree was named in her
honor. People who frequented the
park on bright. sunny days in spring,
summer and fall for years before her
her death noticed the young woman
sitting beneath the tall elm either
reading a book or sketching with pen
eli or brush some Of the natural beau
ty Of the park. She was passi0nately
fond of the tree. She painted a large
picture Of il. showing the tree IN All
the glory Of its verdant foliage She
painted il when the fall atmosphere
had turned the leaves in all the mag
niticcnce Of autumnal tints. She por-
tIayed it when the frost had stripped
the tree Of all it's leaves and il was
Respondent in crystal. All these pic
lures hung in the parlor Of her home
and were highly priced by her par
enis. Beneath the tree she became
the afiianccd wife of wealthy
young New York society leader.
When she died a few sprigs Of the
tree were strewn on her caskct, while
her body nestled among the leaves.
Nellie died from quick consumption
and shortly after her death her par
enis requested that a gold plate en-
2raved with the word Nellie" might
be placed on the elm tree of which she
was SO fond as a tribute 10 her mem
DRY. The park commissioners readily
gave consent and from that time.
iearly twenty years ago. until short
time, the gold plate has marked the
tree and reminded the patrons Of the
park OF the pretty and romantic story
Of the life and death Of charming Mel.
lie Porter.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-18
white Mice.

White mice should be kept in
hutch or box with two rooms so that
they may have one for the day time
and the other for the sleeping pur-
poses. These should be kept scrupn-
lousy clean. for in spite of the care
there is always more or less odor
about these animals which is objec-
tionable 10 many persons. In the
sleeping room there should be fresh
hay, rags. paper or cotton batting
anything in which they can be warm,
but nothing which might possibly
catch in their feet or get twisted
round their necks
Like all rodents their teeth grow ra-
pidly. so they should have something
hard at which 10 nibble stale crust
will answer the purpose, or If you are
afraid you might forget that regularly
put an empty spool into their box.
They are fond Of almonds in the she'll
The best food for white mice is
bird seed. for Il is keeps their teeth
in order. Water msy be placed in a
little cup or tin in corner Of their
box, but il is better TO give them fresh
morning and evening. They are fight
erS, and for this reason not more than
two should be placed in one hutch.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-18
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
INTERESTING READING FOR THE
YOUNG PEOPLE.
ITO" ia Get "a In Life--The Girl Who
studies Arr ia New Iork--The
Talking Dog-A LittIe boys Fenr-
Magic Liquid.

girl who has made up her mind
70 50 70 New York 70 study an is not
10 be deferred by the usual difficulties
which is perhaps unknown TO her, and
YET il takes girl Of considerable de-
termination and spirit 10 enter a city
which Is perahps unknown 70 her and
10 decide for herself the best way Of
living ana studying while there
well remember my first day in the
Ar Students League ID was when
the students were In their old quarters
on Iwenty-third Street, over livery
stable, aud quite as dirty and pirtm-
esque as The traditional garnet. Thar
! first climbed those stairs.
hal seni in drawings that sent me
into The Antique Class aud there they
gave me Hn easel and chair and /
arranged ms paper on the back Of my
portfolio. bad bought what things
! needed IN The little shop connected
with The school aud began to draw.
A. ! was new pupil | noticed the
other students strHlthily observing my
movements As ] had done very little
east dra wing and that by what Is
known ns The Munich method Of put
lH2 in all details I WIS az loss 10
i4aw hoW iu make drawings Ike
those Hll about me finally con
Guided ! would just draw the hest !
could have an outline there anyway.
! WHs interested IN the head II Cicero
hanging On the wall, and began that.
After ! had gotten the outline. ] felt
obliged Ia put III some shading.
tried 10 make my drawing like the
others. TINT failed. one or two pep-
pie stopped and looked over my Shout
der ~ who should say. What il she
trying 10 get att But vent on I'M
dHunted.
The heat day ! heard a perfectly
clear decisive voice behind tie next
partition. where before had been only
suhdued murmurs. Miss Jones" II
was saving. "your nose is all wrong.
too long and not we'll put on; your
mouth Is too large. your ears are all
ont 81 drawing In fact. ! think YOU
had better try 10 have a new head for
me by Friday morning" This was
the way knew that Mr. Beckwith
had arrived. The instructors came
Tuesdays and Fridays.
II seemed terribly personal what he
was saying aud | shuddering awaited
Ills arrival When he came 10 me |
rose precipliaiely. knot king over all
the boxes 81 charcoal that were with
Ia range. and stood behind my chair.
while he sat down. After while !
gathered my voice together and told
him 81 my disadv, ntare Perhaps the
pailiuS ia my tones induced him TO he
Kind Hud 10 give me n little lecture.
the ciSi ~ which was 10 work as IL
VAS natural for you Ia work
This theory haSirC led me into much
trouble ! advise every beginner 10
have nothing 10 with It. unless she
has manner Of working which is
uniformly better than that academic
style which She encounters in tha
school ono of tho finest things about
really good school in New York Is
that e brings Won IN contact with poo
ple 81 positive talent and even genius.
aud Won see them work. and II eli
rnuragcs You. ana helps and you
would ne, give NJ this privilege for
any other
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-18

Poughkeepsie Press: A preacher
came to newspaper man in this way:
You editors dare not tell the truth. If
you did you could not live; your news
paper would be a failure" The editor
replied: You are right. and, the min
lister who will at all times and under
all circumstances tell the truth about
his members, alive or dead, will not oc-
cupy his pulpit more than one Sunday,
and hen he will find it necessary to
leave town in hurry The press and
the pulpit go hand in hand with white
was brushes and pleasant words, mag
nifying little virtues into big ones"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-18

Ten years ago not a pound OF tobac-
co was grown in South Carolina for
market. There were stray patches
here and there. and forehanded people
in some of the upper counties of the
state possibly produced enough of a not
superior quality to supply strictly
nome demand, but tobacco growing as
a money making industry was un-
known in the state. Last year 1000.
600 pounds Of tobacco Of the best vari-
cites and some of the finest quality
were grown and sold in the county of
Darlington alone. The acreage devo-
ted TO the cultivation Of the plant was
not per cent of the acreage devoted
TO the cultivation Of cotton, yet the
value OF the tobacco product was lG
per cent Of the value of all the cotton
raised in the county. The money value
of the tobacco crop Of the county was
S120, 600 --C harleston News and Cour-
~iar
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-18

A little girl who was just beginning
to spell was asked by her teacher 70
spell "bcc. which she did, enunciating
each letter distinctly. Her teacher cor
rccted her, saying. Jane. when You
como 10 TWO letters just alike, as &c in
'hce. pronounce them 'douhle-ce. not
separately" \ few days later she was
called upon to read a line in the First
Reader which read ms follows: Up
Up. Mary. the sun is high" Mistress
lame studied over il minute. then,
partly remembering the rule her teach
or had given her, read: Double up
Mary. the sun is high. Truth.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-18

The influence of diet on the growth
of hair has often been discussed. 1t
has been shown that starchy m lures.
milk and many other foods reco rntzcd
as being highly nutritious are. ia TACT,
sure death to the growth 0. aair.
Chemical analysis proves that J ar IS
composed of per cent of sulphur and
and its ash; of 90 per cent OF Silicon
and 10 per cent of iron and manganese.
The foods which contain the larger
percent of the above named elements
are meat, oatmeal and graham. Henry
pointedly says: Nations which eat
most heat have the most hair. T"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-18

The Delaware County la Farmers
club at one of its meetings recommend
ed rotation suited especially in the
north part of that state: /. That grass
is the best crop on the farm. .. To
maintain the fertility of the soil with
out grass is practically impossible. 3.
That no more than one-third the farm
should be under the pillow at one time.
I. That rotation of crops for six
years is the best for our county. 3.
The rotation should be as follows: Two
years in corn, one year in oats, two
years in meadow, one year in pasture.
6 That permanent pasture made on
the native sod is best :. A pasture
that will not pasture one grown animal
on ~ acres is incomplete. S. The
level country in corn is preferable. Q.
That shallow cultivation is recon-
mended when the land is first in good
order
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-18

There is nothing stupid about the
pct pug dog owned by Daniel Clark,
the veteran stage driver nj Farming
ton. II. l. DANDY was sitting in chair
nv the window vainly trying 10 look
out through the frosted window pane.
A bright idea struck Dandy, all at
once. he lifted his forcpaw and rubbed
IL back and forth over the glass until
he had removed all the frost, then
looked around to Mrs. Clark, rs much
as 10 say, Haven't l got big headI'
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-18
What "A blessing

II is TO have strong nerves, ana COW many are
Ceneo H. Iley 10 WON nature mas been
ulggarG a. ii4s respect CaA ENJOY nerve iigOI
lsIIIers one OF tue uuest nerFlues anu tOAles
~ existence. Dyspepsia, pronAc solTue q
nerve HquletLue. Ii inEarlagiy overcome ny
TINS Ee4lal medicine, wnlcn Is also potent Is
remeuy Tor malarlai and kidney rolDle ana
combination
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-18

Mrs. win J. Chalmers, daughter of
the late Allan Pinkerton and herself a
notable figure in Chicago. in West Side
society al least. has lately added to her
retinue of English butler, who, being
a late importation, was unaware of
the existence of the naval orange. The
other day Mrs. Chalmers ordered box
of this fruit TO be sent home. During
ing dinner, a few intimates being
present, the lady Of the house, sur
prise6 that the oranges did not make
their appearance, inquired of the but
Ter what had become of them.
His you please, num-" said the but
Ter, II lad to send 'em back. Hevery
one OF those oranges 'ad 'oles in 'em. -
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-18
-, u,.tortcaI Instance.

zone thing must I've admitted IN ia
,.,r ~ our sex" announced the ndvo-
cato Of female rights and superiority
W" ,..r husband "In the time OF need
~, o,o always strong. can you men
W. a." ,no name of a single woman VINO
has lost her head IN t,in' ., Mario
why, there was the lovely an her
,ntoincttc. my dear, sug s,'.'.,,.r, an
hnshond mildly Youths Co'np"''o"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-18
rhc snucr IAttIc nov.

A chubby-faccd little urchin passed
his conccitcd instructor upon the street
without bowling.
The schoolmaster stopped, looked at
the boy and frowned.
what has become Of your manners,
sirg" he reared ut seems to me that
Won are better fed than taught"
Yes. sir replied the little hoy.
"That's because you teaches me; hut
I feeds myself. sir Harper's Young
People.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-18
N.,,,c,, Plate.

Nellic's plate had been stolen and
tbc park police of Brooklyn are look
ing for the thief What is NcllicS
plntc. win hc asked II is only a lit
ito piece of brass, but II told of the
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-18

The only sure cure for pin worms In horses
known IS Steketee's Hog Cholera Cure.
Never fails 10 destroy worms in horses, hogs,
sheep dogs or cats; an excellent remedy for
sick fowls. send sixty cents in United
States postage stamps and / viii send by
mail Cut this out, take it to druggist and
pay him fifty cents. Three packages for sl.5o
EXPRESS maid. G. g. STEkETEE,
Grand Rapids, Mich
Mention name OF paper.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-18
Money Made ouickIy and Easily

with the Pieics-Clark Patng OUTFITS pat!rg Ia
bic Ware. watShe~ jpwelrs. harness trimmi ngs etc
We are the only firm Ia the west manufacturing
reliable pati' outfits. cur instruction Ieac ing
N tine are so simple complete and ca iE u q p
stood that In sh IT tim you can daas hne latlng
rs We q IN our OWN rks tna fer cir L ars,
pITRCF-JLARK PLATING WORKS, Cameron, Mo.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-18
The Evolution

OF medicinal agents is gradually rele
eating the old-time herbs, pills,
draughts and vegetable extracts to the
rear and bringing into general use the
pleasant and effective liquid laxative,
Syrup of Figs. To get the true remedy
see that it is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only. For sale by
all leading druggists
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-18

Bicycles will be used the coming season
more generally than ever before, especially
as they have been greatly reduced in price.
The Chicago Scale Co. are leaders for low
prices on the best Wheels, as well as many
nther articles and all kinds Of Scales.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-18

Fiso's Cure for Consumption has no equal
as a Tough medicine. NJ. ABBOTT, ~
seneca St. Buffalo. y. ", Ma V 9. 1884.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-18

The pedestal means nothing until the
statue is in place.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-18

"Hanxon'a Magic Corn salve."
Warranted TO cure or money refunded. Ask yoda
druggist for IL. Price Is cents
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-18

If the road TO the pit didn't begin in re-
spectability it couldn't end in ruin
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-18

White'aw Reid recently gave $500 for
mission work in Egypt
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-18

IL the Baby is Cutting Teeth.
Be sure and use that old and wetried remedy, Hhs-
wIsIow's sooTHns srRUF for Children IeethinK-
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-18

The man who cheats another robs him
self.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-18
Coe,n tiouRh Balsnn

l. the Oldest and best. twill break up Cold quick
or than any thing else IL IL always reliable. Try Il
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-04-02

I' has boon nsclrtaiuod by an oxtml
'l ..Figs of experiments that ryo uu.
'h'.r wheatwill terminate IN soil Oh.
y.Nh f"igro of which iHn8 low as o.
''H. Barley ola, Gas, clover %.
pens VIII 5rrout no DO degrees Thau
up N at cold bIUodrl as tnn rya w
"'A'.r wheat, hut tho carrot needs
.''''3 ana tho bean 40 degrees Def.
WY Will mako ,hu initial effort o. som
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