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

London Om nibuses.

Some interesting details have ap.
peared Ia report on the omnibus aud
tram car service Of London. England
The trnmways. which correspond 10
our car lines. are ai1 of feet, IL
inches gauge, except two lines, which
are only 2 feet u inches. There are In
the city II distinct routes of which 81
are In use The mileage Of the worked
lines is given nj $40 miles. The aver.
age speed of the London tram ~ 5.Is
miles per hour: that OF q London omnl.
bus Is 80 miles per hour: the average
tram fare is G1-1UU Of penny t2cl per
mile. The average omnibus faro ID
g2-10O Of a penny per mile There are
$40 cars ON the lines. which among
them run 1880 single journeys dur.
ing their days work. which lasts on
an average sixteen hours and forty.
four minutes. The omnibusea arc
more than twice as many. There ara
2130 Of them, and these run over AZ
600 single journeys In the course of n
day that averages fifteen hours ana
thirty-two minutes. There are twelve
London tram companies. In Tho
course of year their cars run ~. 7y7
600 miles and carry 225. 2e3 600 ma.
seDgers. The London omnibrses RIM
40,I3SOO0 miles a year and carry a28..
100000 passengers. To work jts trom
cars London requires 1902 horses. h,
work Its 0mnibtises u has 25.573 4
summary Of these figures shows thai
there are 1898 vehicles employed
worked by 1866 horses. travelling
75,J0O.OO0 miles and carrying 5,I .al5
0Co passengers In a year. II Ia calcu.
lated that each Of the 800 omnIbuses
which pass the Mansion house in nm
hour Will travel sixiy-four miles n
day. carrying 400 passengers as NJ
days work and earning 3 shilling
and Cd during each Of it's fifteen Jour.
neys.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21
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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21
swallowing n Light.

You have heard. perhaps, Of the trick
by which an amateur juggler eats
lighted candle right before the eyes Of
the spectators. II seems somewhat
wonderful feat. but II Is simple enough
when explained. The piece Of candle
is made Of an apple, neatly pared and
trimmed and the wick consists Of bit
of almond which burns ON account of
the oil that is I'm it.
Here is a trick that is better than
that. however Ii is nothing less than
swallowing night-light, wick and
all, together with the oil In which II
floats. The nigbt-iIght Is cut out Of an
almond. little pointed bit OF It serv-
ing as wick. while the oil Is well imi-
tated by what Is known rs white
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21

The immigration to the United States
during the last six months, estimating
5000 for December. shows on increase
of So per cent over the 74,8S8 Of immf-
grant arrivals for the same time last
year, though 1t is nearly 1900 less than
for the same month In 1893. The ar
rivals Of the last fiscal year were the
smallest in number since 1879, but those
for the calendar year., 1895, about
230. 800, were much more than the 1877
663 arriving in 1894. DIR. Senner, the
commissioner Of immigration, says that
should the demand for labor continue
immigration to the United States for
the current fiscal year will reach 300, 900,
il 1t does not exceed that number. The
arrivals of the last few months are re-
ported to be generally healthy and Of
good character. The amount of money
known to have been brought In by immi-
grants during the fiscal year was 81
1885, 1888, but as no one is compelled by
law to show more than $50 1t Is believed
that the amount brought in was very
much larger. In fact, the authorities
think the sum brought In during the
year ending with last June was much
nearer to ten than to five million dol
lars.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21

the feet being confined nj the waist
by sort Of leathern girtlle They do
not disfigure themselves in any way
In an effort at personal adorument.
ornaments being exceedingly raEe and
only worn by the wives Of dlgnitnries
Mr.. Getty says he Stw around the
neck OF the wife Of one II the head
men d diamond necklace Of untold
value.
The government IT the tribe n lib
erai to degree There Is head chief
and council Of lesser chiefs, who
frame the laws and impose punish.
ment upon yiolaters thereof These
laws are simple. and crime IL almost
unknown, thu punishment therefor be-
Ing very severe generally death.
Polygamy Is not praeticed. no man
having more than one wife. IT. how
ever. man and his wife disagree the
matter liz laid before the head chief
IL he decides they should not live to-
gether longer, the woman goes to her
father, uncle or brother. aud either Vi
free to marry again.
The position uf the women Of the
tribe In not at all degrading. and they
are not required to perform duties to
which they are not suited. The de-
grees Of society are much like those Of
civilization. and servants are freely
employed.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21

Legislation intended to do away with
the evils of the sweat-shop system is
under consideration by the New York
lawmakers. A committee appointed by
the last legislature to investigate the
condition of working women and chill
dren has submitted report, in which it
reaches the conclusion that the evils
of the sweat-shop system and of tene-
ment work can hardly be exaggerated
1t recommends that no child under six
teen years of age be permitted to work
in any manufacturing establishment,
unless the compulsory education Law Is
complied with, and there is first OBJ
tanned certificate from the local board
of health, stating that such board is
satisfied that such child is of the age
Of fourteen years or upward, and physi-
cally able to perform the work, and that
the use Of rooms in tenements by others
than members of families living therein
for the manufacture of certain articles
be made misdemeanor If allowed by
the owner after notice. The committee
confesses itself at a loss to suggest leg
islation which will remedy the evils
Of labor In the cigar factories
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21

for It's first trip down hill. and II the
rider is skillfui he will make very good
time ON il, But carrying II back 10
the top of the incline would be too
hard work for even Russian boy,
and pushing 1t up Hill would be about
as bad A clever lad once thought OF
a better way, and all other boys have
copied him ever since. He found good
rye straw, and began blowing through
II at the front Of the block with the
end of the straw close to the Ice. Soon
he had little hole In the block. as
neatly drilled as steel tool could
have done II. In the course of an hour
and half he had driven hole slant
wise through the Ice. coming out at
the top just In front of the saddle,
A stout string passed through the hole
and knotted completed up hill almost
as easily as the best coaster that ever
was made. III a boy Is careful of his
sled land he Is apt to be careful.
for considerable work is necessary to
make one IL will last all winter,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21

my brother Jerry. exoVsing hiu, III iilr
same time to give up whlrgery. Rad.
lcnlism and NIL other sins that d. mast
easily beset him.
~ leave my brother Andrew my big
silver SNUFF bon, ns | anu Informed no
is rather decent Christian. with q
swag belly and jolly fare.
leave Pnrsou the snuff box
! got from the militia. as sfpaii token
of my gratitude for the service he has
dome the family In taking q sister that
no man ~ taste would have taken.
II leave John carson d silver tea.
pot, 70 the end that he mas drink tea
therefrnm to comfort him under the
aitiietlon Of Htattenly wife
II give my silver cup. with d soxer-
elgn IN u. to my sister Jane. bccnnsc
she ~ an old maid and pious. also my
granua's snuff box. as II looks decent
10 see mn old woman taking anurY :
Detroit Journal.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21

The performance of Uncle Toms Cab
In in German is a worthy enterprise.
Not so many of US know
German as know English. II
is rather remarkable that our
colleges. which are always fritter-
ing away time upon the comparatively
modern and ephemeral dramas OF So
phocles and Aesehylus, do not attempt
the production of this immortal piece
in the original Sanskrit. II is said to
be even more moving in the original
than in any of its modern forms. Hin
doc history recounts that Guatoma
Buddha did not become confirmed in his
purpose to flee the world until he wit
messed a performance of Uncle Toms
Cabin. The pessimism of Ramesis Is
generally attributed to the prevalence
Of Uncle Toms Cabin companies along
the Nile about B. c. 1000.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21
JohnnY,. stilt..

Just look mt that boy exclaimed
Grandma Peters. with eontemptuous
sniff, dropping her knitting in her lap
and peering out the window at Johnny,
who was painfully stalking about the
yard on stills.
What's the sense OF walking ON
them things. when II would be a sight
easier to walk on the ground? Its
perfectly ridiculous. and her knitting
needles few faster than before to
make up for lost time.
Mamma looked out the window. too.
and laughed good-naturedly.
.'It does look rather useless. doesn't
II. grandma? But guess boys always
have time of walking ON stills and
It's very innocent sort Of fun II they
don't get hurt"
Grandma gave another little niff
Boys are queer" she said.
Johnny kept ON practicing every day +.
till I'm q short time he could 20 quite
fast. while grandma would look out
now and then and say how foolish 1t
was.
one day 1t raincd and rained from
morning till night. and Johnny had 10
stay in the house because his every
day shoes leaked SO badly. and mann.
ma said it was too cold to 20 bare
footed.
Just before supper time mamma dis
covered that the tea cltidy was quite
empty; and what was to be- done. faf
how could grandma get along without
her cup OF tear
Eli go after IL, mamma said John
NY
! But yoti'll get your feet wet, said
mamma.
NO. | won't get my feet wet.' cried
Johnny; and running out into the she6
4 he got his stills and was soon stalking
/ of In the wet grass.
So grandma had her cup Of tea this
same as ever. and after that she did
not say anything more about the stills
Exchange.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21

A New Race Of whites Ia Africa
Another strange discovery has Deem
made In Africa, II Is race y
whites. says the New York journal, u
great intelligence and power. ana the
story of the discovery Is youched Tor
as absolutely authentic by Capt, IL. y,
barrymore OF the Geld Coast constabu'
larry, now visiting In England.
There Is In Africa a class or men
who, like the timber cruisers" or the
American Northwest, penetrate the re-
gions not yet invaded by civilization.
III is one Of these men who made the
discovery, and he h now, or was when
Capt. Larymore left, at JOHANNESBURG
trying To form an expedition 10 Visit
the region inhabited by the whites,
who. he says, are possessed OF marvel
GUS wealth.
The country where this tribe dwells
He's beyond and 10 the northeast or
Koranyas. Ii ~ totally UNEMPLOYED by
white men. although native caravans
occasionally pass near the district.
They are. he says, a strong, fearless
and exclusive race, who do all In their
power TO prevent strangers FROM pass
ing through their territory. The stat
nre OF the men, as a rule, exceeds six
feet. They are ~ very fair complex
lon, though somewhat Dfonzed from
the exposure incident TO their meth
DDS OF life: have light hair and blue
eyes.
The women. MIR Getty says. are OF
Junoesque proportions and rare beau
| ty. The entire tribe dwell In caves
but none OF the squalor attends theil
manner OF living which has been pc
euliar to the cave jewellers known II
modern times. Their homes are nod
/ els of neatness Their attire Ia nosles
/ and indicates that they lack entirei,
the elements Of brutality 80 genera
among races not yet touched BY th'
magic wand of civilization.
The men wear short shirt woyeI
from tibers OF plant peculiar 70 TN
section In which they live. A shor
| skirt Of skin falls from the waist 4
the knee. the limbs below that point
as well az the feet, being bare.
The women wear a sleeveless gar
nlcnt which extends from the neck I
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21
a paper Fi.h.

Here is a little experiment that Illus
trates principle of natural phiioS0-
ply. tut out of ordinary note paper =
fish, like the one shown in the cut, and
let ii he good-sized one. In the cett-
Ter cut circular opening, a, communi-
eating with the narrow canal, ah, open
ing ut b.
bath tub and place the fish ia II so that
its sentraI half may be thoroughly
westc,l AID its dorsai half remain dry.
Pour into the opening at a a good-slze,l
drop of oil. and this will AZ once. seem
10 spread itself over the wafer. As i
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21

Among the neighborhOod stories told
and implicitly believed in the Massu-
ehusetts town Of w. IL one which we
should be slow In asking any reader
to credit, but which is interesting NJ
an example of the local wit In story
making. The wife of Deacon Saun.
ders, an excellent citizen Of the place.
IL said to have possessed parrot of
exceptional intelligence and rcmarka
BILE conversational powers.
On one occasion Mrs. Saunders was
making cucumber pickles. She had
the cucnmbers In a dish on the kitchen
table and was stirring kettle Of hot
vinegar and spices over the fire with
d wooden spoon. While thus engaged
she CHANGED to turn about and saw the
parrot making off with one Of the Gu
eumbers
.Ha. you rascal! you've been steal
ing picklesr' she exclaimed, and threw
the wooden spoon, dripping with boil
ing vinegar, at the bird.
II stuck him on the top AZ his head.
and though II inflicted no serious In
Jury, Its effect was to take the feati-
ers entirely OFF the top of the birds
head, leaving him bald for season.
Some time afterward minister
from another town came to preach nj
the w. church and took dinner ut Dea.
con Saunders. He was quite bald. Az
the family and the minister sat down
at the table the parrot. who had the
freedom OF the room, came up and
pcrched on the tall back Of his chaiI
and eyed the top Of his head with d
close and highly interested scrutiny
/ And then the bird called out harshly.
"Hn, you rascal. You've been steal
! Ing picklesr Exchange
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21
4 o.slo,s MIA.



Last summer, while Judge Carpenter
was spending vacation up In the
country, he had occasion 10 look NJ
some records, and his attention was
directed to a whimsical viii. lie ar
ranged for a copy OF IL as literary
curiosity, and II came 10 hand recent
The testamentary clauses OF the doc
unent are as follows:
II, william Darling, OF Cleanliness. 10
the Township Of -, County and
district OF ---, Western Canada.
esquire, being In sound health OF body.
and my mind just as usual, which my
friends who fiatter me say II no great
shakes at the hest Of times, do make
this, my last win and testament, as
follows, reyoking, OF course, all FORMER
willis:
II leave the property Of Grantness
and all other landed property ] may
die possessed IL, TO my sisters, Ellen
- and Betsy Darling. the former,
fwhom God help hlmi she henpecks;
because she II married 10 minister
the latter because she ~ married 10
nobody. nor Is she like 10 be. for she u
an old maid and not market rips. Aud
also / leave to them and their heirs
nv share Of the stock and implements
| on the farm. provided that the ineio@'
| ure around my brothers grave he re-
served. Aud II either should die with
out Issue, then the other inherit the
| whole.
II leave my silver tankard 10 the
| eldest son Of old James, a. the repre-.
sentative son of old James. as the rep
resentatiye % Ehs family. would
have left Il to old James himself, but
/ he would melt II down 70 make tenn
| peranee medals. and that would be q
sacriiege However, ! leave him my
big horn snnfr box. He can only
make temperance horn spoons Of that.
II leave my sister Jessie my hibls.
and when she knows as mneh Of the
spirit o. IL as she does Of the lettsr she
win be another guIse Christian than
shs Nv.
] Il leave my late brothers watch 70
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21

A church congregation down In San
ders, KY. was dismissed most summari-
ly under unpleasant circumstances two
Sundays since. Right in the middle Of
the preachers discourse there bolted
into the church through the half-open
door what appeared to be black and
white cat, closely followed by a yellow
dog. Cat and dog ran swiftly down the
middle aisle to the platform. The
preacher. taken unawares. did the ma
tural thing, kicked at the cat, hit ii.
and landed 1t squarely In the middle OF
the congregation. Then IL turned out
that the cat was skunk.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21
SLEPT on TnE "srpEno.np ;.
arern Country mans FIrst Esesrt-
~nrr With y FoldInR ned

Green Coantry mans FIrst Espsrs-
~nrT With q Folding ned
an old. wlriskered man. who
had lived all his life on small farm
near Batavia, stopped at the hotel las,
Tuesday evening. He said he wanted
a room for one night He was sent IN
% the third floor. Later 10 the even.
ing ne went out aud didn't come back
uh midnight. He had evidently been
enjoying himself. Ills breath sme,led
OF whisky He went mp to his room.
and that wns the last seen OF him nm.
" early In the morning. when boy
went 70 call him for his train. The
uVy sot no answer when he Knocked
oh me door, and he opened II and
walked In. Tho folding bed had not
neen let down. The hoy had 10 look
ABOUT Tor moment or two before he
discovered the old man. Then he heard
ssky voice from mp near the ceiling
somewhere. He looked up, and tbrre
was the guest curled up on ton OF tho
bed, rubbing his eyes. He was fnlly
dressed. with the exception Of his blg
cowiiide boots. which were standing
on the floor. "s
say, mister" inquired the hoy.
why didn't yer get into bedT'
gosh shouted the man. ausrilv
there amt no bed. Here I've bean
cmried up on top Of this here sidehoa "A
w nlghi without wink o. sleep. Ami
1i,s nice way TO treat manY Hay ~
Buffalo Express. ~
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21
a Russian sled.

Riding down hill on cake OF ice
would seem to us very amusing, ex-
cept, perhaps, TO the spectators, who
might enjoy 1t as sort Of frozen-tub
race. As matter Of fact. though,
a cake Of ice In the hands Of Rus
sian boy will make a very good and
rapid sled. He saws out block that
is longer than II Is thick, and about
high enough for a comfortable seat
Then he scrapes out hollow like q
saddle a little back Of the middle OF
the upper surface, and upliolsters II
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21

The treatment OF diphtheria by anti
toxine at the New York hospitals has
given some surprising results, demon
strating the value OF the new specific.
The following table gives the mortality
statistics from this disease for the tirst
nine months of the past five years.
Only the first three-quarters of each
year are considered. for it was not till
last November that the new remedy
came into general use in New York:
Nine Mortalitx
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21

Dresden china patterns =, Ave
dotted Swiss muslins tns a,,s nv
light grounds wrought wiz, ,ssr,sssu
OF the same color Pretty
bons trim these gowns IN. Ilsu
New French outing c, .u. ,o,,ehI
weight and pleasant % 'n IA ssl
selected for mountain ~ so,e II
dresses in preference 70 me IA,
outing fianneis 30 long pss,,lonabIe|
All capes, IL they are las ssisi Ito,
very short and show sna ~ n d
low. unless they are I'iaas d the
styis, which IL fitted down I'm y long s
at the back and 'front.'
ends reaching to the snes
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-03-21
Mortality

From these figures 1t becomes appar-
emit that the mortality from diphtheria
has been reduced nearly one-haif.
When 1t is considered that the new
treatment has been hardly more than
experimental as yet, the significance OF
these results is better appreciated.