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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-21
nean,s for window Gardens.

Not many months ago an Eastern
rlant lover imported from Japan a new
form which promises TO add much beau.
ty TO many window garden. rhe fern
is the daralia, which grows in album
dance in tie land OF the mikado. The
roots. which are small. are several fee.
In length. and come in small Tales.
weighing only about ten or twelve
POUNDS. These roots, which to the I'M
itiaied appear perfectly dead, are taken
aud carefully wound around handful
OF moss and bound with slender wires
IN the shape OF hanging basket. They
are then saturated with water and
hung In the sun. After about week
or ten days the ferns begin TO appear.
and the basket becomes mass Of deli
cate fern leaves. In this condition they
are offered for sale. and range in price
from 81 to So, according to the size.
They thrive In the house under the
ordinary temperature, and only require
60 be watered once a week. Then they
should be placed in a bucket or basin,
entirely covered by water. and allowed
10 remain five or ten minutes, accord
ing the size of the basket. the object
being not only to moisten the roots.
but TO saturate the moss over which
they are wound, 1t Is best 20 put n
small quantity OF liquid fertilizer INTO
this water at least rs often as once n
month. These baskets. 1t is claimed.
will last five or six years-that is. the
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-21

OF Il can and will" A writer In an
exchange tells the story;
= knew boy vino was prepar,ne
70 enter the junior class II the New
YORK university. He was studying
irigonometry, and ! gave him three
examples for his next lesson. The fo,.
lowing day he came into my room IN
demonstrate his problems. Two az
them he understood. but the third
very dinieult one-he had not perform
ca. said TO him. ''Shall | help you?'
NO, sir: can and will do il II You
give me time"
said. win give you all the time
You WISH"
The next day he came into my room
20 reeite another lesson ia the same
study.
Well Simon. have you worked that
exampieg"
No. sir" he answered; but / will
do u u you will give me little more
time
Certainly; you shall have all the
time you desire"
] always like those boys who are de.
termined 10 do their own work. for
they make our best scholars and men.
too. The third morning you should
have seen Simon enter my room. /
knew he had IL. for his whole face
told the story OF his success.
Yes. he had IL. Notwithstanding IL
had cost him many hours OF hard work.
Not only had he solved the problem.
but what was OF much greater import
anee. he had begun 10 develop mathe-
matical power.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-21
How Grandpa noted .hs nsw..

Il, is haif.pass eleven" said grandpa,
and the mason will not have the chin
g hxed before three o'clock"
Then ! suppose We must get along
ith cold lunch. said grandma.
Well. said grandpa, after mo-
peat, perhaps can boil some egs.
iil ny IL
-fla, isn't Il too windy 10 make a
re ou,-ot-doFss" asked grandma.
7 ahali NOT peed a Ore. said grand
~Tha, sounds like ioke." said
aith.
NO ioke At oil said grandpa. Come
1t and see and bring ihn eggs. be
,Gsd. and a can siih a tight cover. a
When. lew moments after. grad
b and Edith went ou. ia the back
ara, grandpa was putting some fresh
ns into sn old pail.
Hs took ,hr rgn % eggs ihey brought
~ Allied i, neatly full IT Grid water.
asR hysIHx The i.d ON carefully. he
n / 10 hoilow place he made In
b lime Edi,h watched him cur
asly
~wlli the time bnrn7 she asked.
sksil ! bring the mAtrhesg'
rYpa forget. said grandpa. II was
o a fss any nr". Well start Il with
BIZ eater
Nos ! kpaa you're joking" said
dsh
Walt moment" said grandpa.
aEd youil srs
We poured IL the water aud put a
Dart over The pail.
on" rrlcd Faith. whrn very short
ne i began - bubble and steam ~
bet arr were burning under the
eil~aud Oh" she cried great deal
adsr, Rhsn white. creamy mass
ns pouring over the top aud down
sidea n the pail
I I'D not last long. In alt minutes
bubbling had almos, stopped. NO
andpa took long Iron dippcr and
atiy lifted gu, tho can. all coated
10 The lime.
Ne finsed ll oH. then opened II and
e on, TIE nice white eggs. and when
'y broke them at lunch they found
sm cooked Just exactly right
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-21
n. l.,n, Of AZ .,nhn.

II Ia a difficult, matter to one accus-
toned "a small daily induIgences TO
realize the expense thus incurred
A Manchester lEnElandl calico
printer was asked on his wedding day
~ his Ehrcwd wife TO allow her two
half pints OF ale a day MS her share OF
home comforts. John made the bar
gain cheerfuIly. feeling II hardly be-
came him to do otherwise. inasmuch
as he drank two or three quarts day.
The wife kept the home tidy. and all
the small allowance each week for
household expenses. shs never forgot
the pint Of ale. John"
When the first anniversary OF their
wedding came. and John looked around
on hir neat home and comely wife. a
longing to do something 20 celebrate
the day took possession OF him.
MARY. we've had no holiday since
ve were wed. and only that | haven't
penny in the world, we'd take a
jaunt to the village and SEQ the moth
or"
Would thee like TO go. John?" she
asked.
There was tear with her smile. for
Il touched her heart to hear him speak
tcnderly. ms in the olden times.
"lf thee'd like TO go, John, I'll stand
treat"
Thou stand treat, Mary! Hast got
y fortin left thec7"
May. but I've got the pint OF ale"
kaii she.
Got what, wife9"
"The pint Of ale" she replied.
Whcreupon she went to the hearth.
and from beneath one Of the stone
Gags. drew out stocking. from which
she poured upon the table the sum OF
three hundred and sixty-nve three
pences ts22.SiI. exelaiming:
"sec. John. thee can have the holi-
day
what Ia this?" he asked in amaze.
cit In my daily pint of ale. John"
He was conscience stricken as we'll
ms amazed and charmed.
MARY, hasn't thee had thy sharey
Then I'll have no more from this day."
And he was as good as his word.
They had the holiday with the old
mother. and Mary's little capital. saved
from ''the pint OF ale" was the seed
from which, as the years rolled on.
grew shop. factory. warehouse, coun-
try scat and carriage with health. hap
pincss, peace and honor. Selected.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-21
Value OF q raetful ,ratron.

The up-to-date matron-cultiyated
entertaining. tactful and full of re-
sources-is among the most valuable
of social figures. When she takes the
handling of a company there are no
wall flowers, no breaks in the pleasure
OF the occasion. and no awkward fail
ures or accidents that the diplomacy of
skilled femininity can avoid. She is the
confidante and counselor of the young
men and maidens. the safe depository
of all their secrets, and. while she rare
ly lends herself to matchmaking. she
is quite likely so to arrange matters
that two fond hearts can occasionally
beat as one. and eager eyes need not
seek their loved ones in vain. And all
of this is done with such a smoothness
and delicacy that, as one happy girl
remarked of such woman: she does
things so cleverly that one might inn
agine that they had done it them
selves" And this is the secret of her
success and her popularity. The ma
iron takes couples in charge. leads
them to some convenient corner, then
entertains herself with one of her dear
500 friends. her chat and laughter COM
pletely covering the undertone CONVEX
sation of the grateful lovers. Society,
especially the younger portion of it,
has come to value her presence, and
has SO completely opened its arms to
her that her kingdom is established,
and bids fair to stand as long as there
are sensible young people who wish to
enjoy each others society without COM
ment from an overcurious public.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-21

The Position of esiaried Housekeeper.
b. J. s. writes. asking for an opinion
as TO the respect that should be paid
to salaried housekeepers; are they en-
Titled to as much respect as the GOV
erness or seamstress? Answer: II ia
a difficult matter accurately TO deter
mine the social status of the house
keeper. So much depends upon the in
cumbent herself that cases might al
most be individualized. The woman
who takes position as working house
keeper is quite likely to take rank with
other help. except as to pay, which is,
or should be, greater because of the in
creased responsibility. The superin-
tendent or house warden, as such per-
sons have come to be called, in answer
to demand for a fitting designation,
is usually better educated and more
highly cultivated person that she VINO
is a working housekeeper. There are
certain clearly defined limits beyond
which the housewarden's duties and
privileges do not extend, and there are
pleasures and profits attending her po-
sition which, if she carefully orders
her comings and goings, will be of
very great advantage. She should be
courteous, polite and affable. without
the least symptom OF familiarity or any
indication of taking advantage of the
good viii and graciousness of her en-
ployers. She should never sit down in
the parlors or drawing room without
an invitation TO do so, and then should
remain but a short time. unless urged
to do so. She should at all times main
tain quiet and dignified demeanor,
and on no account Introduce into the
conversation matters which concern
her own personal affairs. She must be
instant in season and out of season in
anticipating the wants of her employ
ers and will rigidly avoid conflicting
with their wishes. She should not
make rules, but rather have the head
of the house make them, and do her
best To see that they are lived up TO.
IL will be imperatively necessary for
her TO be blind and deaf to many
things, and, above all, never, as she
values her position and her future well
fare. to repeat to outsiders what trans
pires under her employers roof. If she
can do all of these things she will mer-
it and retain the respect and esteem
OF all who know her.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-21
Knew the Language.

School Visitor CATER the teachers
prize pupil. little Johnny. has recited
at race horse speed, his fayorite piece
beginning: "Atminnight innes scarded
tentthe Sturkwas dreamnof thourwen
Greaserknee nsuppliance bentshd trem-
blat spower!')-A unusually bright
scholar, Miss Rushem; yes, indeed, II
is pleasure to hear him I didn't
know you taught the ancient Gaelic in
this school, but / am pleased to gee
that you do. and that your pupils ara
making such rapid progress in it,
Truth.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-21

A Massachusetts, man recently tried
20 get divorce from his wife because
she called him "a fool" can idiot"
and "a BRUTE and told him he hadn't
sense enough to know when he was In
suited" The court held, however. that,
though the husband was affected In
juriously in bis health TO some extent.
the wife was moved In part "by what
seemed to her good motive and BY .
desire for his success In life."
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-21
Ideal House Robe.

Here is house robe designed fn
wear by young woman convalescing
from fever. The material was ladies'
cloth of wooden texture. 1t was in
one piece. and belted below the waist
with loose girdle of passementerie.
Over the gown was a long robe of la
dies cloth edged with passementerie,
ana provided with sleeves .ong enough
to slip down over the hands on a cold
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-21

on ants. horey rice and other light
feed. II Is called nrsus lablatus. from
is long lips. aud Il earns It's name.
"sioth" bear. because Il has jaws and
teeth like the sloth. Ordinarily Il is
very sImid. but when wounded or when
W. young are intcrfercd with Il will
aKhi as savagely as a grizzly. When
alarmed the young bears mount their
nio;her's back aud she scramblcs away
silh them.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-21

tious parents are not on that side Of
the water. We have plenty of our
own. but society gives them only pas
sire part to Lay. and national dread
OF the ridiculous keeps them from opcn
naneuvering. The daughter being
quite competent TO look out for her
self. the mosner is more disintercsted.
and frequently weaps real tears at her
daughters marriage. even though 1t be
the best mach of the season.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-21

No doubt come OF our boys would
like 10 so bunting the sloth bear. II on
seeing Il the young hunter concludes
that be doesn't like hunting much af-
Ter ail. why. he can run away. and
there Is little danger OF the bear hug.
ging him 10 death. as grizzly would
Do. The sloih bear Is found in the
mountains Of India. where |, burrows
into the earth like RABBIT and lives
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-21

- N1tH. sHnSs
IL purses would untighten
To meet n brothers need
The load We bear would tighten
Above the grave of greed.
II those who whine would whistle.
And those who langulEh laugh.
The rose would rout the thistle.
The grain outrun the chan:
IL hearts were only jolly,
III grisyinE were forgot.
And tears and melancholy
Were things that now are now
Then Love would kneei TO Duty,
And all the world would seem
a bridal bower OF beauty,
A dream within a dream.
III men would cease 20 worry,
And women cease 10 sigh,
And all be glad 10 bury
Whatever has TO die
IL neighbor spake TO neighbOr,
A. love demands OF all
The rust would eat the sabre,
The spear utsy on The wall;
Then every day would gisten.
And every eye would shine.
And God would pause 10 listen,
And life wpuld he divine.
James Newton Matthews. IN the Wash
inston Times.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-21

Vaf lesson this morning is about ono
ihe mos, gnrgeously dressed. and
ahdsomesi of all parrots. the Blue
oan'aln Isory. which inhablis the
ssi plains IN New South wales. II
PES principally upon the pollen and
Ee'ar q tho gum trees OF that coun.
among the branches OF which Il
~, rarely descending to the ground.
men there IL scarcity % the pollen
3 nectar. u Will cat grass seeds aud
see's. and II ia for thu lack Of thsse
iu'al foods that II frequently dies
captivity.
ne iirst pair Of these birds import
2 this country was In 1870. but al.
ough they arc so beautiful, they are
. very desirable bird to keep. M
require 70 much care. you need
VT pe surprised to ind them dead,
o'rd fancicr says on this subject that
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-21

thought at first there was nothing
there.
but found Miss Pigeon had come 20 call.
So l said. "Aiiss Pigeon. how do you dot
wasn't expecting yon at all,
Ard lis really very kind Of your
Boz little Miss Pigeon said nothing 10 me;
She 1hs-led around and tr~Erret out
I'd often wonder shat Il could be
Thai lit,ir Miss Pigeon came about,
Tudor jerks.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-21
How Can He.

She surveyed her lord and master as
he lay snoring in the stupor of intoxi-
cation. She wrnng her hands. "oh.
how can he drink so?" she walled.
"How can he?" she confined; "especi-
ally when don't allow him more than
dollar week out of his salary for
spending money Indianapolis Jour
nal
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-21
We should Think So.

NJ. ID. Ito anxious mother) -Yout
sons case is very simple one; we will
open his back, take out his spine and
lay his lungs and heart bare, inject his
liver with an acid, and insert a silver
wire at the base of his thorax. We
will then sew him up neatly. and you'n
be surprised at the change TIN make!--
Truth.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-21

roots VIII continue to send cut rsrf
leaves. though, Of course, the ferns
themselves are like the leaves of am
other plant. and should be clipped
away when they show signs OF With
ing.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-21
pattcrs for seashoro Dress.

Brilliantine makes the most success
full seashorc or yachting dress, II you
are willing 10 pay enough for 1t. Sixty
cents yard is the least YOU can af-
ford TO put into gown that is to be
worn in the sun and mist. day and
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-21

tern for the dress material instead OF
the blouse back. A very neat trim
ming consits of folds OF white bril-
liantine put on with tailor finish. This
dress launders nicely. and is one Of the
most valuable gowns OF the summer.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-21
g" Can. i WIN,

|op rI LESSOR of mathematics in one
n as : colleges. whose reputa-
Fan = ,,s mathematician is very hIxh.
career under the inspiration
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-21

night. The most successful beach
gowns are made with blouse with
tight-fltting lining. To make your
waist, first fit a timing OF strong. cool
material. Many use brilliantine for the
lining. Shape II after this design and
finish 1t as neatly as though It were
the outside. Cut the waist proper after
a paper pattern, enlarged from the dia-
gram, - flt the figure. and fasten by
hooks and eyes under the broad rover.
II a tight-fitting back is desired the
lining can be fitted and used as pat
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-21
Little mi.. Pigeon.

$50 hat- ~
al the door,
Just like "A little
fairy knock.
I'D heard IL once or
twice. before
] went TO lift the
heavy lnck.
Then there came the
funniest thing,
! looked right out
into the open air.
IL really gave me
quite a start
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-21
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.
somE GOOD STORIES FOR OUR
JUNIOR READERS.

L,or Grandpa Boiled the. Eggs The
Pint OF Ale Day and What Came
AZ I'll Cant wiii---soma Interest,"
,.x Little sketches.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-21
A Novel Plan.

Crimsonbeak-I understand one OF
our girls hit upon novel plan to mako
people look at her new bonnet. Yeast
And what was that? "She stood
thermometer among the fiowers."-
Ycnkers Statesman.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-21
Tough.

Tough.
what tough face that young fell
low has! Don't you think so?''
"Think so? i know 1t. l tried to
break 1t once. Cincinnati Enquirer.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-21

Bu,,V ne whose susceptible nature
,ha, DC shocked by the sudden deAsh
M iavorite bird should not be-
nv '"e owner OF Blue Mountain
nunt Patience saw one NJ an cxh,b,-
H. r,ttsburg some years ago. I,s
Eoro 'au died suddenly a few DAYS
fho S, and It seemed 80 sad and mel
bugh, anu ate 40 little. that 1t vas
NO e' III !. would die of grief. Besides
A sd p,e.'y they are a very graceful
kys , NV, bird. and have amusing
r. which make them very interest.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-21
FOR WOMEN AND HOME
TENS OF INTEREST FOR MAIDS
AND MATRoNs.
dresses for the seashore-A Lovely
Beach Gown--An Ideal House Robe
The Matchmaking mzmma-Hints for
Girls and the Household.

II ALL who hate
would love us.
And hii our loves
were true.
The stars that swing
above us
Would brighten in
the blue.
IL cruel words were
kisses.
And every scowl a
smile.
A better world than
this is
Would hardly be
unHz~al. rra.sn
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-08-14


1.-The first beet sugar was made in this
country In $780," states Secretary of Ag-
riculture Wilson, "but it was not until
1872 that any considerable quantity was
produced. In that year the total prod
uct was about 500 tons. This was in
creased in 1879 to about i 200 tons. Then
followed falling of until 1888, when
the production exceeded 1900 tons;
from that year down to the present
time there has been steady increase.
Last year the total product of beet sugar
in this country was about 10000 tons.
Wherever factories have been estab-
lished farmers have eagerly seized the
opportunity to raise and sell beets. The
price paid is about four or five dollars
per ton, and the yield is SO great as to
bring handsome returns for the labor of
raising the roots. The cultivation of
beets requires care and conscientious
farming. but with proper attention this
industry is not only profitable to the
capitalist, but the farmer also shares
the benefit, and do not know of crop
which offers such satisfactory returns.
There are hundreds of communities all
through the states where beet culture
can be carried on which are anxious to
engage in beet raising, and am salts
lied that if congress offers protective
duties that the manufacture of beet
sugar in this country will increase enor-
mously within very short time. Chi
cago Inter Ocean.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-08-14
PUNoENT PARAGRAPHS.

--Omens.-"Julia, you did not accept
Mr.. Fitz-Jones?" Il was afraid to; he
proposed to me on bargain day. Chi
cago Record.
--ldippant Cockney Ito countryman)
--"Are there many fools in this part of
the world, my ladY' Yokel-"Not as ]
knows on, EUR. Why, dyer feel bit
lonesome like ?"-Tit-Bits
His Experience.-"When start out
to buy a two dollar shoe," observed
Uncle Allen Sparks, II generally find
get the best bargain by paying two
dollars for the other shoe also. Chi
cago Tribune.
-Magistrate-"Wha made you steal
the jewels of that actress?1 Burglar
II saw her in the theater and admired
her art SO much that concluded to give
her chance for free puff in the pa
pers. Blaetter.
-"And now,' said the Cornfed Philos.
opher, ''is the time of year when the
college graduate gets on the rostrum
and utters great thoughts-thoughts,
in fact, that have been thought by the
greatest ers."-Indianapolis Jour
nal.
He Was Safe.-Rusty Rufus-"Dis
here paper says work amt what kills
men," Weary Waggles-"Dat's right,
too. 'Tain't loaded gun what shoots
folks; faint pisen what pisens of 'em,
and faint work what kills 'em. It's not
KNOWN enough to let them things alone
-dat's whati"-Truth.
The Obdurate Boniface.-"Seven
dollars for room and breakfast? Great
Scott! man, that is awfully steep. And
awfully high" said the victim. Eyes, "
admitted the summer landlord, sit is
SO high and steep that don't see how
can come down. Jour-
nal.
Observation-Disclosures, papa, ]
know dear Jack is just like YOU" Papa
-"Humph! Why do you say that"
Sadi-"I heard you say the other night
that when you married mamma you
hadn't penny. Jack wants to marry
me, and he's in the same condition.
Philadelphia North American.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-08-14
sclENcE AND INDusRYT.

in Spain thesgoat is the domestic
substitute for the cow, that country
having 1880. 900 goats.
The other day 1900 packages 81
flowers, weighing II tons, were dis
patched from the isles of Scilly for Lon
don.
1t was in 1747 that German chem
list named Marggraf discovered that
sugar could be made from beets, but
the beet sugar industry did not begin
till half century later.
-Italy's exports for the first four
months of 1897 were 3s5,053,370 francs,
while her imports were 379, 794, 100
francs. This is the first time in 26 years
that the exports exceeded the imports.
According to the experiments of NJ.
Seguy and NJ. Quenisset the x rays
cause dangerous palpitations of the
heart. The experiments were made on
medical students and upon themselves,
and M. Seguy and NJ. Quenisset describe
the paplitations as violent and unen-
durable unless the rays were intercept
ed by a metallic plate.
--"Alcohol," said Mr.. Martindale, in
paper read recently before the Phar-
maceutical society. lis not germicide.
When present to the extent of 20 per
cent. by volume of absolute alcohol 1t
has an inhibitory effect on the germina-
ton of most of the heterogeneous oc-
curing in aqueous solutions of vege-
table and animal substances; but the
germs propagate readily as it evapo-
rates."
Alaska, our remarkable outlying
territory, is almost as large in area as
the entire United States east of the
Mississippi. 1t is rich in mineral wealth
and has already yielded many times
it's cost in the precious and other
metals. Every year Its value to the
United States is increasing. and yet it
is entirely isolated from the rest Of
our territory-just as Cuba would be
were we to acquire It.