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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21

single faulty tone. Rarely h.a ,..
must must Of Donna Anna. Fidelio ana
valentino been sung as originally writ,
zen. bul the powerful ana ar,ans,.a
range Of Tietjens' voice enabled has
= aispsnse with accommodating trans.
foi many years Colonel Mapleson
vas Tletjens' manager: and ii Il i,,st
twenty years ago that Maurice ana
MAX strakoseh introduced Mile Tia
lshs 70 her first American audience Al
s'sinway Hall, in an oratorio given by
the New York Choral Union with p.
., fillmore as conductor), and 10 inn
mediate favor. Subsequently she an
peared In a round OF grand operas AZ
the Aoademy-of Music. and became very
popular, especially in Bellinrs ..Nor-
ma, and In III Troyaiore."
The following season found this M.
psfo artist Al her old post In the Lon
aon grand opera. and later on in ora
lorio and concert, enjoying what may
De called the affections OF the unmusi-
cal tight little islanders; but Tietjens
had nos become sfiicted with faintins
spells and after an intensely dramatic
interpretation Of Lucrezia, at Her
MaIesiy's Theater. in May, 1877. the
great curtain OF her life dropped slowly
and finished the career OF glorious
singer and . brave. noble woman.
II Was Ia 1870 that the musical folk
OF Europe proclaimed the voice OF the
new Hungarian prima donna. lima al
Aarska. 10 be phenomenal, and two
years later impresarlo Max Maretzek
brought her from London TO New YORK
Ia the very prime Of her vocal capablli.
lies Such hexibiiity and such an ex.
lensiFe range had Di Murska, thar sh.
! Was deemed marvel. in fact, she wal
The enly singer 81 her time who could
saEble the great aria In I'll Flauto Ma.
gteo- IN its original key. 10 early NJ,
she Was married 10 General Elder, al
Austrian feid marshal. bni her eccen
sFleiies caused separation from hel
husband, and her daughter was theI
tett wiih friends while she toured Eu
E cope 10 nil numerous engagements. II
which. for time. the tieKibiiity. com
pass. and beauty Of her voice held operi
patrons captive.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21
THE WHEEL.

There are more old-style wheels rid
den In Washington than in any other
city in the country.
The Chicago bicycle show was a great
success. II is claimed that on some
days the attendance aggregated 10000
people.
The total membership Of the L. A. w.
on January was 3S,703. or this num-
Der 10,04S are in New York state.
The idea OF cycling policemen is
gradually working westward. 1t is
said now that st. Louis will be the
next city to adopt the new idea.
The banquet reception, etc, given at
the Atlanta Exposition by Manufac-
turer Coleman, is said to have cost
that gentleman about $4,000, which,
considering the advertising he got out
of Il. was very cheap.
IL is rumored that Eddie Bald and
Fred Titus will go abroad to try to lower
the colors of the French professionals.
The bottom seems to have dropped
out of Isaac B. Potter's scheme to trans
fer the racing end of the l.. A. W. to
some athletic organization.
AS time rolls on the impression grows
that Messrs. Titus, Cabanne and Muir
ply were honestly convicted. and now
there is little expression of sympathy
| for them.
At Eel Paso, recently. ]. s. johnson
had a special trial on the Eel Paso track,
making half mile in minute 2-5
seconds. He made one-third of mile
in 80 seconds against strong wind.
John s. johnson announces his inten-
ton Of leaving for Paris early in Feb
ruary, providing Michael. the European
| champion, with whom he has arranged
a match, posts his $500 forfeit by that
time. While abroad he will probably
enter the international olympian
games, to be held at Athens next year.
Several leading colleges of this coun-
try are DESTROYS Of organizing an inter-
collegiate cycling association, securing
| the adjustment Of the two-mile cham
pionship usually held at the annual
| meeting of the Intercollegiate Athletic
association, and substituting in its
stead purely cycling meet in the
spring of each year.
Wildidle, we'll known and valuable
stallion, the property Of Naglee Burke
died recently in California, where he
was shipped in 1876. Among his best
known get have been Jim Douglas. Sim
fax, Nomad, Filtration. Wildwood, Al
faretta and Flambeau. the last named
horse being the sire Of Cresendo.
| vinctor won the Pomefy Sec Handi-
cap at the Bay District track, San
Francisco, CAL, recently, going the
mile in 1894 thus establishing new
coast record.
Jockey washam, while at the post in
the last race on Bob Neville, at New
Orleans, La, was kicked by Tommy
Rutter, his leg being broken Just above
| the ankle.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21

by Charles II. Yale to play the principal
roles In THE DEVILS Auction" He was
next engaged by Thos. @. seabrooke for
the role OF the sailor in THE Isle of
Champagne" after which he joined
Hsllen and Hart. In Later On" in
which he played the part OF Colonel
Hayseed. Upon the expiration of this
contract he was engaged to impersonate
De Wolf Hopper in THE Merry World"
He is at present appearing in e. e.
Rice's Excelsior Jr.," at Hammer
STEMS Olympia. in New York City. Mr..
Black is OF fine physique and excellent
carriage; he is clever actor and an
excellent singer. possessing basso
voice OF unusual range and superior
quality.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21

traordinary player when he made his
mark there as an amateur. His profess
sional career began in 1890, when he
Joined the Boston team, of the Players
League. In 1891 he was engaged by the
Washington club, of the American As
ISOLATION, and took part that season in
one hundred and nine championship
which he played at second base. When
the American Association and the Ma
tional League were consolidated, dur
ing the winter of 1S91-1892, and the
Wagners got control of the Washington
club, Dowd was re-engaged for the sea-
son of 1892, taking part that year in one
hundred and forty-one championship
contests, filling various infield and OUT
field positions, which included second
and third bases, short stop and the out
field. The most of his work was done
at second base, in which position he
took part in ninty-fiye championship
games. In 1893 he was engaged by
President Won der Abe for his st. Louis
team, taking part that season in one
hundred and thirty-one contests, all of
which he played in the outfield. He
was re-engaged by the St. Louis club
for the season of 1894. taking part that
year in one hundred and fifteen cham
pionship games, as an outfielder. At
the end of the campaign he was re-
served, and he afterward signed for the
season of 1895. taking part last year in
one hundred and twenty-seven cham
pionship contests, one hundred and
thirteen Of which were played in
the outfield. He ranked high both
as batsman and a fielder in the
official averages Of the National League
and American Association during the
past season. 1t was by chance that he
was given an opportunity to demon
strate his ability as batsman and a
fielder. II was thought that he had lost
his knack of hitting the ball. but it did
not take him long to convince the man.
agement that II was making great
mistake in that respect. He is now
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21
W. w. BLACK.
short Sketch Of Rising Star In tn.
Theatrical Firmament.

short Sketch of Rising Star in the
Theatrical Firmament.
w. w. Black was born at Iryington.
N. Y. Aug. 10, 1851, and moved with
his parents to Columbus, Ohio. He made
his professional debut with G. M Gard
ner's Only Farmers Daughter" com
pany. In 1879, playing the part of an
English butler. Upon leaving that COM
pany he resolved to utilize his fine basso
voice In the field OF negro minstrelsy,
and to this end secured an engagement
with Austin & Weir's Minstrels, re-
naming with them for one season only.
He next Joined Simmons & Rankin's
Minstrels. and subsequently Joined Nc
Nish, johnson & Slavin's Co., remain
Ing with the latter organization for two
seasons. He was next engaged by w.
T. Bryant to play an Irish character In
Keep II Dark" and in this role he was
80 thoroughly satisfactory that he was
re-engaged for the two following sea-
sons. While playing this role he was
seen By K. e. Rice, who thereupon en-
gagged him as the basso of the Clipper
Quartet In Henry q. Dixey's "Adonis''
and Seven Ages" Burlesque companies.
During this engagement he met and
married Carrie e. Perkins, an accom-
plished and well known actress, who
has won much fame in comedy and bur-
lesque roles. His next engagement was
with Donnelly & Girard's Natural
Gas" Co., In which he assumed the role
of the broker. The following season
Mr.. Black and his wife were engaged
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21
FULLER COMING BACK.

The Beautiful serpentine Dancer VIII
BE Seen In 'saIome."
Loie Fuller is coming to New York
again for brief stay to show us the
marvellous dances Of her latest sue
cess, ''Salome," of which the French
and English papers have said SO much
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21

Jockey Scherr. while at the post In
the third race, at New Orleans. La,
was kicked In the leg, so that he will
not be able TO ride for some time, al
though he stayed on Fannie Rowena
and won the race.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21

In the last year. says the New York
World. la Loie," as she is Affection
atly called in Paris, is one of the fav-
ored and very select few among the
artists of the amusement world whose
services are always competed for by
the greatest managers Of the world, and
who always command an almost fabu.
lous remuneration.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21

Grand Circuit, but Mrs. Stokes wishes
to see her trotter lower the colors Of
Alix, and Il is settled that this will be
the first consideration in Beuzetta's
campaign next season.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21

I.emaitre's play ia Bonne Helene.
which was refused by the Comedi,
,,ransa,so about three years ago, VII
aeon be brought out at the NauoeV'''e
..,,,h Reiane in the leading part.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21
TWIN SISTERS ABBOTT.

TWIN SISTERS ABBOTT.
greatest enthusiasm, until they had
reached the point of exhaustion. 1t was
all plain sailing after that and the
girls became immensely popular. When
Helen Bertram fell i'll. Bessie Abbott,
at an hours notice. went on for the
title role of Little Christopher, and sang
and acted the part delightfully."-.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21

Mr. Won der Abe win hustle to have
.,,sr prouns'' at home next June during
Republican convention wcc'.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21
HER HARNESS RACERS
MRS. STOKES WANTS TO OWN
THE QUEEN OF THE TURF.

ort'es Think She Has the Coming
Champion in Beuzstta Is Now In
Training Undsr Hickok ON the Pacific
sIops.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21
TIME SINGERS.
,orsp SONG BIRDS OF
y LONG AGO.

..,,... Lived Aaa Died the
!, opera iima a. Mar.ka's
o.rssr-Hsr Tragic Death
sssssry.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21

IKE ALL HER
celebrated prede-
v1 eessors. Theresa
~ M Tietjsns gave
- promise OF exeep-
Al tional vocal talent
during her early
{N childhood. a child
hood passed IN =
jV small bier keller.
which was kept BY
her Magyar par
ents al Hamburg.
A.. which. In ists. she emerged
1 1. 40 Of eighteen 10 startie the
Z, lsfsksrs BY her magnetic vocal
"A Il he tliular role in -Luerezia
IN. fhe Hamburg Theater. being
..ssi in part BY the municipality
"a ssiy 10 Intellectual and fastidi-
ns.ssses; therefore. Al that period
.s.a4sfx Endorsement proved 10 De q
~, u all the leading German
y isnsss-
Trsas although not what may b.
"a kanlsome. aas, physically. a
.rsnhs specimen OF statuesau1
s.,asst. and her splendid soprano
= sussised sueh lrFesistible charm
Asases upon the public. a. yell
"a Ia artists associated with her.
ansaiy operate interpretations
nsaswn whep TtetIsns sang the
H. mss In pro8s Of this Benla-
|. LKaIsy. the impFesaFio Of Her
1 ntys TheaseF. i.ondon. be 1858,
a. sgsry o. her slft Of magnet
~ agssiea aas tue much anslcl'
! n t.A1l u Mile. Tielisas a. Halen,
y l,ss iiussaoss when every
b st strained By the mAnasemsn;
aaaa sas arsl nighI = success. To
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21

Adonis Terry is now the oldest pitch
err in the league in point of experience.
He has pitched professional ball since
1880.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21
THOMAS J. DowD.

looked upon as one of the best batting
outfielders in the profession, besides
being very clever base runner.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21
OUTFIELDER DOWD.
SKETCH OF A NOTED FIGURE
IN THE BASEBALL WORLD.
Thomas J. Dowd. the Hard Hitting Out
fielder of the St. Louis Club. Has
Made Brilliant Record for Himself
Has Played Many Games.

HOMAS J. DOWD,
the hard hitting and
speedy outfelder Of
the st. Louis team,
Of the National
League and Ameri-
c an Association,
was born April 20,
1870. at Holyoke.
Mass. and his fell
low townsmen con-
sidered him an ex-
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21

7 is the ambition
OF a New York
woman. Mrs. w. q.
ID. Stokes. to own
the fastest trotter In
the world. A great
many experienced
b o r S e m en- have
tried for years.
without success, TO
crafty the same
ambition. Where
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-05-22

THE
CLOTHIER.
The Alumni.

Minutes OF the annual meeting Of tho
Alumni Association of the Red Cloud
High school, held Tuesday, May 10. D6.
Meeting called to order by president
incumbent.
Officers elected as follows:
President-M 80 Nellie West.
Vice President-Miss Bertha Brown.
Secretary Miss Susie Kenady
Treaaursr--Roscoe Gather.
Moved, seconded and carried that the
society give their annual banquet IN
Friday evening after commencement. to
the class Of 'gG, school board and teach
era.
The following committees were sp-
pointed.
INSTRUMENTATION Gather. Geo.
Ovsr,ng, Dan CARRIER.
Program-MIss Villa Gather, Miss
Trix Nicer, John Tulleys.
Iuyltations-Miss,S Susie Kenady, Miss
Mabel Day, Miss Daisy Plumb,
Toast Master-k. McNitt.
Moved, seconded and carried that
these minutes DO presented 10 the pa
pers OF tho town for publication.
Adjourned.
SUSIE KEYADY, Secretary.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-05-22
regular price.
BRIEF M IGNITION.
Wall paper at Cuttings.

Wall paper at Cuttings.
JEFF Myers was IN Burr Oak this week
on business.
There will be a very large crop OF
small grain this season from present in.
dications.
The Blue Hill band was in the city
Tuesday, and gave n street concert in
tho evening, which was highly enjoyed
by u citizens.
Wesley Street writes from Missouri,
that through the efforts Of Hon. w. f.
Andrewe. he has received an increase in
his pension under the old law.
H.C. Rowntree, state agent for German
Insurance company, was in the city last
week adjusting losses with j. 9. Myers.
w. v. Beal and VIM. Konsack.
A letter from Chicago. dated May Is,
says, BOYD Munsell, formerly OF Red
Cloud, was badly hurt by a street car
this morning and will probably die"
The passenger train from the east,
due here at $50 p. m, did not get in
until three o'clock Thursday morning,
owing to wash-outs near the Missouri
river,
There are some bad holes in the side
walks between the school building in
the north ward aud the Moon block
that should be repaired before someone
gets hrut.
Mrs. Mary Wilson, wife OF F.. NJ. vii
son, and daughter Of Joseph and Sophia
Graves. aged 90 years. died at her home
in Ackley, Iowa, on May 10. She was
formerly a resident OF this CITY.
N. j. Ludi, the talented editor OF the
Democrat at Republican City, WAS a
= pleasant caller this week. Mr.. l.. is
Uncle Samuel's head man in the post
Office at that enterprising little city.
Tn the Spring a young mans fancy
lightly turns to thoughts of-DeWitt's
Little Early Risers, for they always
cleanse the liver, purify the blood, and
invigorate the system. c. l.. Getting.
j. Mendlebaum, the poplar young
man OF Blue Hill. who has probably one
Of the finest herds OF Poland China hogs
in the state called Mt The CHIEF office
this week while in the city on business
and pleasure.
The b. & M. eating house at Akron
tColorado, was burned one day this week
Mr.. Bolton and family, formerly Of this
place, who have been running the hotel
for some time, were 30 unfortunate as to
lose all their furniture, having no insur.
Ane'G
MSy (lNer Mccall and family desire
to return their heartfelt gratitude to the
kind neighbors and friends who assisted
at the bedside. through the final illness
70 her husband. They also desire to
thank the Grand Army OF the Republic
who ySsisted in performing the last sad
rStss, and TO all friends who offered their
Asympathy and aid during the hour OF at
" Motion.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-05-22

The memorial sermon will be deliv-
cred at the opera house ON SUNDAY, May
2ith, at 1890 a. IN. 10y Rev. j. X, Max.
field, ~ the Methodist church. All 9th.
ar Churches are repeatedly invited to
Join in the union service,
Comrades Of the q. \. L., W, K. G, s.
OF V. and d. Of We. will meet at Post
headquarters at 10 a. M. SUNDAY, May
2ith, and march to the opera house.
Memorial day exercises, which will oc.
cur Saturday, May 30th, are we'll in hand
subject to changes which will be made
to meet the case. A special feature will
be the chorus Of fifty voices with instru.
mentations under the leadership OF l..
Z. Albright. The program OF the day
10 detail ia AZ follows:
The procession will Form at one o'clock
p. m, under the direction " the chief
marshal, Comrade W. b. Roby, and his
stall OF aids to be selected by him. The
line will form on 9th Avenue, left rest
ing on Webster street. which will SON.
eist OF the comrades OF Garfield Post No.
30. cid soldiers and ladies' OF the w, X,
c., :. OF V, and ID. OF V. The s, OF V,
band will form in front OF the band room
on Webster street, subject To orders from
chief marshal. Citizens. public schools,
and civic societies will form on Webster
street, right resting on Sixth avenue,
Citizens in carriages will form on east
Sixth avenue, right resting on Webster
street.
4 ORDER OF MARCH,
The column will move promptly at lao
p. m, marching south on Webster street
to Fourth avenue. thence west on
Fourth avenue to Walnut street, thence
south OF Walnut street to the south
ward school, thence to cemetery, in the
following order:
Firing squad under command Of Sargt.
I. w. Hatfield, S 81 V. baud, speaker OF
the day ID. Il. DUNCAN, president Cotnsr
university, and committee, in carriage
James A. Garfield Post No. so. and hon
orably discharged union soldiers and
sailors, under command OF II. f., Pond,
Post commander. Forty. five boys with
flags representing the several states OF
the union, under command OF Joseph
CARRIER. w. Il. c.. in charge Of Corps
president, FAME Dow. All citizens and
civic societies under command OF K. Il.
Potter. Mayor and city council in car.
riages, citizens and all conveyance
Red Cloud Fire Department, under com
mand OF chief OF department. Bicycle
brigade.
EXERCISES At THE CEMETERY.
RitualIstlc services at soldiers monu.
ment by James A. Garfield Post, No. sc
G. A. r.; decorating graves. March
back to opera house, whore the follow
ing program will DO carried out:
Music-Band.
Reading Of orders by ADJ. N. Rich
ardson.
Song-Chorus.
Address. prelude-Post Commander
II. T.. Pond.
Song-Cborus.
lnvocation-Rev. Horton.
Roll Call Of the Dead-O. G. Bell.
Oratiou-President X. d. DUNCAN.
Amsrica-ChoruO.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-05-22

For every quarter In a mans pocket
there are a dozen uses; and TO use each
one In such a way as to derive the great
est benefit is . question every n must
solve for himself. W. believe, however,
that no better use could be made OF one
Of these quarters than TO exchange II for
a bottle Of Chamberlain Cole, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy, a medicine that
every family should be provided with
For sale by II. ". 0rioe.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-05-22
The Celebration.

At the meeting Of the fire department
last Thursday, it was decided to have a
grand celebration in this city on the
Fourth. The program has not as yet
been arranged, but will be OF interest to
all, rs many new and interesting feat.
ures will be presented. among them
hose and bicycle races. The fire boys
are working hard to make the celebra-
ton the best ever held in the city, and
should receive the hearty cooperation
OF every business man and citizen OF the
city. In our next issue we will give the
programme in full. Hurrah for the 4th
OF July. Everybody can come to Red
Cloud on that day and be assured OF a
good time.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-05-22
A R1ens0nt Surprise.

A very pleasant evening was spant at
she home Of Mr.. end Mrs. West. May 16
1896. the occasion being q surprise on
Miss McClsllsnd by the pupils Of the
tsnth grade. Miss McClslland was in.
vited to take tea with Mrs. Bell and
when she returned the class was wait
ing to receive end entertain her.
First a very appropriate program was
given, - iollowe
Piano Solo-Irsns Miner.
RScitation-Jeseis Quicker
Vocal Solo-Vancs Foe.
Oration-Viola Ward.
Old Made Trio-Maud Merrill, Viola
Ward. Clara Abel.
Autoharp Solo-Dora Groat.
Ode-Clsss Muse.
Piano Solo-Eimer Crons.
Recitation-May Sanborn.
Vocal Duet-Sadis Ovsring and Maud
Merrill.
Remsrks-Miss CARRIER.
Rsmarks-Mr. Wilson.
After which we were invited to the
dining room where ice cream and cake
were served by four little girls, Misses
Cock. Albright, Bell and Ducker.
Then the following toasts we're re-
sponded to.
sour Class"-Viola Ward.
"Our Pupils'-Miss McClelland.
"Our Teschers"-Jessie Quicker.
"Whiskers"-Chas. Perry.
sour Girls"-Herbert Cook.
"Our Boys"-May Sanborn.
At twelve o'clock we departed FOL
home. each feeling the evening had beer
a pleasant one, Miss McClelland agree
ing that she had been ~sgreeably sur
prised.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-05-22
To Township Boards.

To the Township boards Of Webster
s sOnoiy; on you u, S So., As m:%bs s.9u 70 %. t.
with representatives Of other township
boards, at Red Cloud On the seth day Of
May, at 2 p. m, In Judge Dufiy's Office,
- dstermins what course TO take In the
township organization suit, now pend
ing. Mi. Gillian desires to explain the
attitude OF the suit to the tswnships in
tsrestsd. Iu case OF no meeting Of your
township board, lot some one member
represent ii at this meeting.
A. Il, PIERCE,
Clerk OF Red Cloud Township.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-05-22
Facts Speak Louder than
Words,

Out of tho 4.650.00O boxes Of Beggs'
German Salve sold in 1895, only three
boxes were returned 10 unsatisfactory.
! This seems almost incredible as every
box has u positive guarantee accompany
ing il. & l. Cotting sells IT,.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-05-22

A. l.. Wooster, a prominent citizen Of
Osseo, Mich, after suffering excruciating-
ly from piles for twenty years, was cured
in a short time by using DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve, an absolute cure for all skin
diseases. More OF this preparation is
used than all others combined. q. l..
Getting.