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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22

A person went TO the postofice the
other day and asked what n money
order for s2. SO would cost The deputy
said three cents He said he would
take one. Writing II onf and giving Il
10 him, ne handed over the three cents
lyon owe me $50. please" said the
other. why, yon said il WIS three
cents An explanation set in Be
gave mp the order, but viii always
wonder why the man changed mis-
mind That happened in Roanoke.
and dates and names can be given, as
several were standing by--Armstrong
[Mo Herald.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22
MUCH Inv LITTLE.

A ripple Of laughter is worth a food
of tears.
II the dog whose day this is will call
at this Office. he can have Il and no
questions asked.
Every man is the architect OF his
own fortune; but mighty few Of them
ever learn the trade.
Sweet are the uses of adversely"
exclaimed the receiver as he pocketed
sixty per cent of the estate.
Poverty is no disgrace, and II is just
as well 1t isn't: there are enough dis
advantages about IL as IL is.
"A soft answer turneth away wrath, !"
and it's q good thing TO use when the
other fellow is larger than you.
II IL is true that the good men do is
oft inferred with their bones, the cof-
fms OF some men are not crowded.
It's an i'll wind that blows nobody
good: the small boy whose sister has
the carlet fever ct a vacation.
Familiarity breeds contempt: IL is
not near as much fun to exercise a
lawn-mower the last ten minutes as
IL was when you first took hold of It.
Fools rush in whers angels fear to
tread. This, perhaps, accounts for the
fact that the fools carry of so many OF
the prizes in love and business.
Kind words can never die" How
bitterly does man realize that teri.
BILE truth when he sees all the kindest
words he ever said in his life glarine
at him from his published letters in 9
/ breach-of-promise suit
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22

A bcwildered looking farmer stood
In the center Of Haymarkei square
ThurSday. looking al the trolley wire.
The electric car came along and
slowed up.
They rang the bell and shouted at
him and ordered him TO move. He still
kept looking al the wire and making
inarticulate sounds with his lips.
&c, OF the earth. you jersey calf"
shouted the motorman.
Tho old man was fairly bumped by
the slow moving car before he moved.
Then he jumped and said, Il did Il.
by thunder" Where's my money!"
He looked around cautiously and
then he said: you seen red-faced
Teller with white mus;achc waxed!
I want him. He bet me IS couldn't
look at that ere wire three minutes
and count two hundred. I've done t."
did you put up the money!"
Sure" was the reply.
"Ding-dong." went the bell.-Lewis-
ton Journal
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22
TO srART An ENGLISH COLONY.
A se.ooo.ooo Ranch in California the
site Chosen.


A s2.ooo.ooo Ranch in California the
site Chosen.
J. @. Gilmore, agent Of the syndicate
OF English capitalists who have been
negotiating for the purchase Of the
Chino ranch in southern California.
and g. Wilding, prominent chartered
accountant of London, arrived from
the southern part OF the state the other
day with Wendell Easton and George
Easton, who had been showing the two
visitors all over the Chino ranch, says
the San Francisco Chronicle.
The deal is about closed" Eaid Mr..
Easton. The owners of the property
have agreed. 10 sell and the English
syndicate has agreed TO buy. Now all
that remains 10 be done is for the ac-
countant TO verify the figures Of the
chartered accountant whom we en-
pioyed TO make a report on the prop
erty. The terms of the sale have been
agreed upon and the purchase price
viii be about 5000, 900. The original
terms agreed upon provided that one
fourth OF the purchase price be paid
cash down. and the balance in one. two
and three years. The syndicate iE
anxious, however. 10 pay the entire
amount right away, and according TO
present plans the entire 81 100000 viii
be turned over before the 31st Of De-
cember.
The Chino ranch is owned by Rich
ard Grid. but C. H. Philips has bond
of purchase on the property which viii
4 30 he tel r.. a.
The San Francisco Savings union also
has mortgage Of half million dol
lars on the property. The Chino ranch
contains about 10000 acres. and liz
situated In Chino valley, IN southern
California. Some 1000 acres Of the
property are devoted 70 beet culture.
and supply the big Chino beet factory
with nearly all the sugar beets con-
sumed there. The sugar works are
excluded from the improvements
which go 10 the English syndicate IN
the purchase OF the ranch. but all otae;
improvements, including the NORTH
Chino water system. the railway con.
Meeting Chino with Ontario. on tbs
line of the Southern Pacific. and Sar
Antonio canyon. piece OF water prop
erty fifteen miles above Chino, are in.
cluded in the purchase price Mr.. Gil
more said that the syndicate which b.
represented would form corporation
for the handling of the property. Ths
idea lis to place the property under th'
management Of an English superin.
tendent and bring out English farm
ers TO settle in the valley with theil
families and work the land i have
estimated that the ranch would sup
port colony Of 100 families very com
fortably. The colonization scheme vii
be carried out by men who are bi;
transportation. shipping and cOlonizin;
people in London"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22

A healthy infant sleeps most of the
a. during the first few weeks, and In
ne early years people are disposed TO
n, children sleep as they will But
ssam ak or seven years old, when
t.sool begins, this sensible polS,y
Iomss 10 an end. aud sleep is put of
fsrsis,ently through all the years up
nanhood and womanhood AT this
90 Of ten or eleven the child is allow.
N 10 sleep only eight or nine hours,
Shsn lis parents should insist upon its
6syiug what il absolutely needs.
rrhieh Is ten or eleven, at least Up 70
kwepty a youth needs nine hours'
Ilssp. and an adult should have eight
sleep Is one Of the crying
rsils Of the day. The want of proper
IN, and normal conditions OF the ner-
IONS system. and especially OF the
krsin. produces lamentable condi-
deterioration in both body and
Exhaustion. exritability, and intellect
I'M disorders are gradually taking the
OF the love OF work. general we'll
Eeing aud the spirit Of initiative -
Kew York State Medical Journal
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22

Dutchy Swiggleman tenyiously)-
Say. pard. you takes more gennywin'
Enjoyment frum a schooner wild dat
long neck o. yer's dan any man | ever
seed: while lose bout half de schoo-
ner in dis mnstash."
Lank Lanigan lregretfully)-"yes.
Dutchy. but tink o. de aggravated
longin's frum dat neck arter dat wun
momint's repchure. while you git pies
urable beer fumes frum yer mustash
TIL yer git de price agin."
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22
Her Cent?. wish.

II was their honeymoon. They had
moved into pretty suburban house,
and were getting settled cozily at last.
Il have something for you" she said
when he came home from the Office.
"A present."
Yes. You have no night key. so 1
had one made for you. Here 1t is"
That was very thoughtful of you.
But how did you come to take SO much
trouble?"
Il wanted II as kind Of barometer.
You will let me look at 1t now and
then, won't your"
Certainly"
I'm not going to say you mustn't
go out evenings. and I'm not going TO
sit up until you come home when you
are out late. / only hope" she said.
coaxingly, that every time | look at
II the key will be a little BIT rustier;
and then will know that home pleases
you more than any other place.
Detroit Free Press.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22
How We Know Hin.

'Tis not the costume that he wears
Betrays the wheelman bold:
'Tis not his haggard look that bears
The proof he's of that mould;
'Tis not his cap, It's not his shoe.
IT'S not his curving spine;
Yet something tells US that it's true
He's in the cycling line.
IT'S not the awkward way he walks:
IT'S not the way he stands;
It's not the way he laughs or talks
That marks him in all lands.
And yet we know that he aims to be
A "scorcher" and a crack
We're sure Of It because we see
The mud streak down his back.
Chicago Post.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22
Halls cstarrh Cure
Is constitutional cure Price. 7se


Pa, half a pint of the pulp OF fresh
ktra " berries passed through sieve in
|an enAmeled saucepan with an ounce
|snd half of butter. seven ounces Of
sugar, half gill OF cream. and little
more than q gill Of milk mixed with an
|ounee Of fiour and half an ounce Of
|srrowrooL stir till the -four is cooked;
beat in the yolks Of three eggs and let
them thieken. When the mixture IL
|eool stir in the whites OF i've eggs pre-
|siously beaten 10 stlff froth, tea
|spooniul Of lemon juice, a teaspoonfui
III mArsschino. and ain ounces OF straw
berries cut into dice. Color with ear
|nine aud bake in quick oven for half
BIO hour When done dredge with
|eastor sugar. Serve quickly with q
|good sauce. st James 6aRett1
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22

To settle on one thousand choice farms
90 The line Of the Chicago. Milwaukee
a 81 Paul halfway in Dakota
These lands are located ia twenty
tiGsrcHi countless and are 10 DO had
ROW Al prices ranging from o. 10 SIS
per acre; few months hence their
value will he doubled
For home or for Investment no
lueKirr chance In tho West has ever
before been offered Now u the time
70 lnvest No better farming land ex-
isu anywhere No greater results can
ee obtained anywhere
Schools and churches abound every
where Nearby markets for all farm
pFcSuetA south and North Dakota
arc the banner divsrAifcd farming aud
.ioek'ratsspg states OF thc West
Everything grows in Dakota cscep; ia
noFanes and intsmpsranee. A new
loom IL on. Take advantage Of the
tide which lcada 20 Dakota and 70 for
tune.
For further information address or
call upon w. T. Powell. General I'm.
migration Ageat, 40 old Colony Build.
Ing. Chicago. lila
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22
ruiiy Equipped.

Mrs. Twitters-There. dear. I've Sc
cured everything for the road.
Twitters-Great Caesar! What is IL
all?
Mrs Twitters-Here's the complete
list:-Lamp, cyclometer, toe clips.
chronometer. extra bracket. header
preventer. saddle cover. wheel rack.
nose protector, shopping basket, ankle
strengthener. knee pads. more extras.
life saver, dog annihilator. mother lot
Of extras. and revolver.
Twitters-Is that all?
Mrs. Twitters-No. There is one
thing more.
impossible. What is it7
Mrs. Twitters-I must learn TO ride.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22

Did you ever see anything as queer
as robin trying 80 feed It's own re6ee-
fion on window glass; That klgnt
has been going on Al zny h0nse In Dor
chester for a day or two The poor
deceived bird gets . worm ID lis blll
and then runs mp 70 . basement win
dow. where il has seen 6ts reelection
and there taps. taps. taps. AZ the glass
trying 10 feed its shsdaw- hzd heard
strange noises in the basement and
had begun 20 think the h01se was
haunted, as Al first could not aseer-
tain the cause Of the sharp sounds.
like tapping on metal Dat finally dis
covered the robin ~ lis przzling AZ
tempts 70 feed . ghost -Bost0n Trans
cript
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22

LrsutuE tp 70 IT.
He had been taking as many OF his
meals down town as possible. so says
the Detroit Free Press, and happening
In only al odd intervals. as a man
always does when there is work around
the house that be might do in connec-
ton with the spring cleaning.
Orlando she said. Il have been
brushing the moths out OF your mill
tary uniform"
I'm much Obliged, I'm sure"
IL reminded me that hadn't heard
you say anything about your rife prae-
tiee for some time. You are keeping
II up. are you not7'
'of course"
And you must have improved a
great deal by this timer
Improved? Well. should say so.
] can hIt the bulls eye at 200 yards
more times than any other man In the
company"
That's splendid. wish could see
you do II. But. Of course. you wouldn't
want me following you around every
where"
Perhaps II wouldn't be best"
I'm tell you what you might do,
though"
What Is lt7''
You might come home early to-
morrow afternoon and let me see how
many times in succession you can hit
the head of a carpet tack with the
hammer. II seems simple. but you
know. dear. you used TO have a great
deal OF trouble doing even that. and
should 50 like 10 see how you have i'm.
proyedr'
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22
Proving ~. Word.

George William exclaimed the
wife with suppressed emotion. II saw
YOU leaving a saloon to-day"
was any one with me-" inquired the
derelict husband, complacently.
There was not" snapped the wife,
biting her lips 10 control herself.
Then I hope you are now satisfied
that I told the truth when ] said al
ways leave saloons alone. Washing
ton Times.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22
Rrrnhinx the Record.

This talk OF girdles round the earth
In forty minutes time
II seems to me is quite devoid
or reason and of rhyme.
My arm steals round my sweetheart's
waist
In seconds two or three
I'm sure that breaks the record,
For she's all the world to mel
Washington Star.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22

She smiled at me as she swiftly passed,
over the handle bar;
That sunny smile was the maiden's
last.
over the handle bar;
She carromed hard on a cobble stone:
She took header she couldn't post
pone-
Her twinkling heels in the moonlight
shone
Over the handle bar.
Cleveland Post.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22
FIlm-Flanned.

Eagerly the man unrolled the pack
age.
Il know IL is here" he said. because
! saw him put it here. / cannot be
mistaken"
Wrapper after wrapper was taken
on until finally nothing remained.
There was no inciosure. Then he tore
his hair and would not be comforted.
but rallied against confidence men Of
all kinds.
He was fayorite son, and now
learned for the first time that there
was no Presidential boom in the pack
age he had bought.-Chicago Post.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22

Mr.. Ladenmeister-"So! You vas
down by der ghristenin'7 Veil, What
didt dey name der twins, Kratyr
o,Grady-"s hoore, the Minnehans
called wan Kate an tn other Dupli-
cate"
Mr.. Ladenmeister = "shoost ligke
Krautbauer, only hiss vas poys. so ne
shoost calledt one Pete. undt der odder
Repeat"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22
No s,oom.r. for Hin.

Mary had little goat,
That was full Of whims and humors
Old bills and paste
Were quite TO his taste,
put he choked on Mary's boomers.
Washington Times.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22
oat OF sight.

visitor-Johnny do you ever get any
good marks at school? lfae
Johnny-Y-yes'm, but ! can't. show
ZEN. Cincinnati Enquirer.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22
Swallowed.

Maid of Athens. ere we part,
Give me back that silver heart"
81 can't" the maid In terror cried.
"For baby wears Il now--inside."
Washington Evening Times.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22
FOR THE NATIONAL. CONVENTION
PEOPLES PARTY

Ihe WABASH. the shortest and quickest
route has Teen selected a. the line from
Hetrhsks for de .. ates and their friends 20
uafs Al trains are elaipted with Re.
ginning Chair Cars. Free. and Pullman
sseei ING cars Connecting Line vii sell
ncssn over the " ataah at HAtF-FARE.
fari'cs desiring through cars or s.eeping
cal accommodation can arrange same by
ealing 81 the WABASH ticket Office, No.
lsla tarnam ST., Paxton Hotel Block, or
~nte q. n. CLAYTON,
n. W. r. A., Omaha, Netr.
s,aiistics show that the French live
longer than the Germans
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22

Doubly essential ie IL that Foa should ts
PROVIDED WITH SOME reliable family De18-
sine Eos;e1teris stomach BftterE = the
best OF Its class. ref8eoysn< throughout zs n
does SUCH common ailments IND DIGESTION
constipation and b1ilouEness- and a1ore5ng
safe and speedy help IN ua1sr1El cases.
rheumatism and inactivity d The k5dDeFs-
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22

Pisos Cure for Consumption has saved
he lsFge doctor tilis --I |. BAKER. s.&ss
|Rssent -, Phiiadsirhia, Pa, Doe :, 1855
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22

:. :: :; !: 9: :: !: :: !:
NCNX parts;
E\ full as SPUR
..s,R, ~ At all the outdoor
sStAlN arts.
For she can wheel
and row and
ride,
Cher costumes are perfection)
Tennis and golf are both her pride.
land so is her complexion.
She shoots-ah. how she does display
Those eyes that fire the darts,
For be Il known. both night and day,
Her game is always hearts.
IS. NJ. X.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22

I. Is o. more tToHt 10 have a contentod
stirig than a saf ank account
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22
THE J0KER'S CORNER.
WIT. HuMoR AND SATIRE. ORIG
iNAL AND SELECTED.

sweet Phyllis. the Type Of SPORTY.
summer Giri--Ksts and Duplicate
Pete and Rspsst--PleasAnt Paragraphs
fer Lean Readers.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22

When one Is o. enough 20 Insult you, te
he high for him 70 reach.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22

The self-eoneeits6 man kas1ens 70 III
enemy 10 he eaten.-M aka1e1s1
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22

FadenexHid- sxset zs 81 ms zunsa-. ezzz.sf
soorhe hiznsef w1zh II
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22

Tnsrs : not Oniy an art b, an sIoqDsnes
IL al.rnsr --C zero
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22

Give your nsighhSrs rore enough aud
nsy ~sll eventually attemJf 10 hang you.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22

The world IL fnE q JepFds x11t zxsE
hands ezrsnde1 % ne nzrns zzT rezFz1~
ton fhnr 10 pLr 90 o 5r2L
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22

rhouxht 1har soaeasf 10 senzie rsis-.-sA-
Old Negro Woman lporrsing rDl1 al
among . nesf q coe41roarnes IL I'M
reckon 1is g0in 80 fix yon dis time 1se
tried lime. insect podozh ana hDr ~1t-
tah. IN haint done Nc GOOD zsul zsDw
you'd 5is' as well gib rp, Ser yDp ezzzznt
bnclx DE Stan ard On son1zsanF Irrza.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22

Marriage Is ios,sry." whsa ID Is cor
rsr lot.Sry
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22

FITS stsfsr,s five aea resraah-es-N esfss. ss
~ s~s sfst asls. o. % nr kllns.s tsssAA Nsrss
kssssrrs. lrss sstt . tetsis .aa s,eAi = Nsss.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-22

TAoss ~ho ssvor revelations only dig
toub for thsmsssves
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-23

Ur. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Awarded Cola M-d,r Nfidwiner Fair. Sar Francisco
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-23
TO COLOMBO MEXICO.
Japanese Farmers TO Be Set
lied on 100000 Acres of
chihuahua Lands.

San Francisco, CAL, July 10.
Among the passengers oil the
China which arrived to day
from Yokohama were Sho Me
motto and the Kuskadof, prom
inent japanese men of business,
whose errands are to arrange
the details Of a gigantic colon
ization scheme in Mexico. They
have secured an option on 800,
900 acres Of land in the State
of chihuahua, Mexico, and are
on their way 10 consur1ate the
deal. The land is sold to them
at 81 per acre. The immense
tract will be cut into small
farms, which will be operated
by coolie labor, brought from
Japan. Cotton, sugar, tobacco,
and other produces adapted TO
the climate will be raised. In
addition to the above Sho Me-
motto has been commissioned
by the japanese government to
investigate the trade prospects
OF Mexico and Central America.
It is the desire of the Japanese
to trade directly with the coun
tries south of the United States
as far down as Panama, and a
steamship line will be subsidiz
ed TO run to the ports along the
coast.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-23
PARsoN TOM UzzELL.
The Famous Colorado Preacher
Visiting..in Galveston.

Rev. Thomas a. Uzzell Of
Denver, known all over the
west as "Parson Tom" and
one of the most successful men
who ever undertook to look af
ter the souls Of the great I'm
washed, is at the Beach hotel
Why he is here in not known,
as News reporters were unable
to locate him. He built up a
mission tabernacle in the slums
of Denver that is a monument
to his magnetic ability. He is
believer in muscular Christ
ianity and no hoodlums dared
create a disturbance in his
church. He was in Leadville
in 10 aad slaked off a town
lot for a church. Somebody
who didn't know the Christ
ianity in Parson Pom's mus
cles attempted to jump this
claim. The parson held an
emphate interview with the
jumper and the latter was car
ried to an infrmary. This lit
tie episode made friends for
the plucky parsou and the
gamblers and saloon keepers
showed their esteem by contrib
uting enough money to huild
a little church on the victorious
battlefield. Two or three years
ago The appreciative people of
Denver : made up a jack pot
and sent the parson on four
months tour OF Europe for his
health ana pleasure.-News.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-23
HELD a CONFERENCE
WITH POPULISTS.

st. Louis, Mo, July 16.-
Governor Stone of Missouri and
Editor Jones Of the Post Dis
patch held q conference with
the leading populists now in
the city this afternoon. 1t was
given ont that it was for the
purpose of arranging for the
Bryan ratification meeting
which is TO he held next week.
The presence Of the popuIists,
however, could not be explain
ed in this connection, and the
general understanding is that
the conference was with refer
pnce to the Endorsement Of
Bryan.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-23
REMARKABLE DRIFT OF
A BOTTLE AT SEA.

A cablegram from Nassau,
N. P, states that on the 18th.
ult. Mr.. George L. Nairn pick
ed up at Waiting Island, in
the Bahamas, a bottle which
had been thrown overheard in
the Atlantic on July 80, 1892,
in latitude 40 deg. 80 min.
north longitude 81 deg. west.
The bottle was thrown out
from the ship Sapolio, sailing
from Atlantic City, N. J., to
Palos, Spain, the port from
which Columbus started on his
first voyage to america.
Unfortunately for hydro
graphic purposes, it cannot be
ascertained on what track the
bottle drifted. It was set afoat
in 1892, nearly 600 miles east
of Sandy Hook, in a region
where southwest winds prevail
and the currents are heading
to the eastward with consider
able strength. would, there
fore, naturally be driven first
to a position north of the Azo-
res, thence into the southerly
drift between the Azores and
the coast OF Spain and the
North Africa current, sweep
ing to the southwest, thus en-
tering the great equatorial cur
rent which finally bore it west
ward to the Bahamas.
Ur. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Awarded Cola M.1ai Nfiduynfer Fair Sar Francisco
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-23
THE APPELLATE COURTS.

North American Review.
Appellate courts can know
nothing of the real trial as it
did occur, yet they are not de-
tered from granting new trials
and practically co operating
with inscriptions attorneys
for the escape OF men guilty Of
the most wicked murders. APP
peIlate courts too frequently
seem 10 think that superior
knowledge of the law is shown
not by affirming the action OF
the trial court, but by stand
ing 10 antagonism to it and by
criticising its action.
1t is like the case of bold OPP
en- critic, who frequently gets
credit for superior knowledge
by the audaciiy of his criticism
when in fact be knows nothing
of the subjec.. Appellate
courts are very often made up
of men wanting in knowledge
of the most elementary princi
pies of the criminal law, for
they have never either studied
or practiced it. With this
want of knowledge of the very
law they are seeking to admin
lister they try the case not on
It's merits to determine the
guilt or innocence of the man,
but they try it by some tech
meal rule which has really no
relation to the guilt or innoc-
ence of the accused.