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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25
She KNEW HOW TO CURE.
Bes She Diagnosed fhe Case neshss
Strangely.

Strangely.
: Even novices In medicine run to the
experimental. as have occasion to
remember" tells citizen whose word
is never called in question, says the
Detroit Free Press. Il visited an old
aunt of mine this summer, and, while
reveling in rural enjoyments fell out
OF cherry tree. There seemed to be
a general Earring and shaking up of
the system that / thought demanded
the attention of a doctor, but aunt
prides herself on knowing more than
half the men who practice medicine
and is committed to the old school Of
economy. She would bring me round
all right. 1t would be shame to
send for high-priced physician just
to relieve few bruises. OF course
was sore internally, for that was to
be expected. The first remedy admin
istered was catnip tea, which / took
with that rebellious spirit begotten of
childhood experiences. Then wild
onion poultices were scattered judici-
ously over my person. Failure of re-
lief caused my feet to be soaked in hot
water and wood ashes, the lye distilled
becoming SO aggressive that / kicked
the bucket over and repudiated the
treatment. This was accepted as a
premonition of brain fever, and red
hot mustard draught was applied to
the back of my neck. To the same end
my head was thoroughly soaked in
spring water. entered special COM
plant as to my side and a poultice of
grated horseradish was the answer.
In response to a demand for some ex-
hilarant I was given sassafras tea. !
was disposed to insist on brandy. but
this was another brain-fever symptom.
and more spring water was called into
requisition. AT length surreptitious-
Iy hired a neighbor to go for reput-
able physician"
did he effect cure?"
"0h, yes. / had broken rib"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25
VAGARrEs OF GENIUS.
Macaulay Liked TO Smash the Wine
Glasses

Glasses.
Macaulay. the historian, always used
TO eat his Sunday dinner alone and at
a restaurant When he had finished.
he generally built up pyramid of
wine-glasses, which he delighted to
see topple over, says an exchange.
When he left the restaurant he used
to pay literally for the broken glass
as well as for the dinner. Cowper,
the poet, was great had for pets. At
one time he possessed a squirrel, cat,
two dogs. several canary birds, starl-
ing, a jay. maybe. two guinea pigs,
three hares and five rabbits. When
ever the soldierly duke of Epernay
saw hare it made him sick, and once
he kept his bed for week after one
of these little animals touched him.
1t is said that Rembrandt, the great
artist. loved his pet monkey next to
money; that he shed tears when the
creature died and painted portrait of
1t from memory. Tradition has it that
Philip, the duke of Burgundy, devoted
much of his time to contriving trap
doors in his house and grounds for the
/ purpose of sousing unwary strangers
in water holes underneath them. Car
dinal Richelieu loved cats as much as
he hated children. When he died his
favorite Angora cat refused to eat and
soon died also. When travelling, Han
del, the composer, used to order din
ner for three, If very hungry for five
and then eat the whole himself. Pigs
were the favorite pets of Harris, the
poet. He used to teach them to follow
him about and one of unusual intelli.
gence he taught to drink beer out Of
mug.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25
RAMS HORNS.

Christ's summary of the law shifted
the scene of the worlds tragedy to the
heart.
Our eyes cannot see who 1t Is that is
bearing the leprosy of Gods curse
about with him.
No man Is Christian until he ir
able to appreciate goodness for Its OWN
sake. aside from any OF Its benefits.
We dread the open shame of the
day OF Judgment. but really our pres
ent inner complaceney is more terri
BILE.
What we call forces are only Gods
methods, and they are as secret as he
is. mo man hath seen force at any
time"
mo man hath seen God at any
time" says the Bible: neither hath any
man seen a man at any time. He Is q
spirit. too.
John Newband Moffet said. 1.-THE
reason why Christ left the napkins In
the sepulchro, was to wipe the WON
ems tears"
The God that gave the birds the mi
gratory instinct to fly straight to theil
goal through the painless air, and tn,
fish to steer their way through the un
chartered seas. will guide Alright .'tn,
pleasing hope, the fond desire, tn,
longing for immortality In man.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25
Law of the -Badser" Hen.

From Superior, Via. Citizen: We
have read Of Maud on a summer day,
who raked, bare-footed, the new-mown
hay: we have read OF the maid In the
early morn, who MIXED the cow with
the crumpled horn, and we've read the
lays that the poets sing. Of the rustlins
corn and the flowers OF spring: but OF
all the lays Of tongue or pen, there's
naught like the lays of the Badger hen.
Long. long before Maud rakes her hay.
the Badger hen has begun 10 lay, and
ere the milkmaid stirs a peg. the hen
Is up and has dropped her egg. The
corn must rustic and flowers must
spring II they hold their own with the
barnyard ring. II Maud is needing .
hat and gown she doesn't hustle hei
hay 10 town. she goes TO the store and
obtains her suit with basketful Of
fresh hen fruit: IL the milkmaid's beau
makes Sunday call she doesn't feed
him on milk at all. but works mp egg
in custard pie and stuffs him full o
chicken fry: and when the old mai
wants horn. does he take Il drug
gist load OF corn? Not much. HI
simply robs nest and HES him town
ward-you know the rest. His poo
wife stays at home and scowis. but
saved from want by those self-sam
| fowls; for while the husband linger
there, she watches the cackling he
with care. and gathers eggs, and tn
eggs she'll hide till she gets enough 3
stem the tide. Then hail. all hail I
the Badger hea. who lays and cackie
and lays again. Corn may be kini
but it's plainly seen that the Badge
hen is a rustic queen.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

happiness would be full when their
children became OF age to be united IN
marriage. AS the children. Pierre ana
Alice. grew, they gave fair promise OF
fulfilling their mothers wish before
their lips had framed their first words
their arms had been stretched toward
each other.
As time went by they would say 10
Pierre: BE careful Of your little nan
cee." And he took the role seriously
looking with pride on the growing
beauty of the little girl.
Mother, don't you think Alice Is
prettier than any other little glri!
Pierre sometimes asked
Yes. yes. dear; love her fondly ana
be proud of her"
Pierre was also pretty child, WIN
an air OF distinction. Straightforward.
sensible, kind hearted, he had always
eyinced strong aversion for lying OF
deception.
How clever Pierre is, mother"
Yes. my child; and how much you
should love him"
| And the mothers when together
would repeat to each other these words
Of their children.
There came a time when the TWO
chiidren's heads were on level with
each other.
Hurry up, Pierre they said to him,
"or your little wife will beat you grow
ing"
$50 long as they are of the same
height" said the mothers. consoiingly,
'it does not matter: but she must mol
be the taller Of the two"
They tried gymnasium. riding. fenc-
ing; nothing awaited. Pierre's stature
remained stationary. while Alice devel'
oped every day. This fact only amused
Alice.
Il shall be the taller she would
laughingly say, land my husband vii
have TO obey me. for IL it came to any
thing serious. certainly am the strong
, err"
Yes, ! am sure you would prov
stronger than l." poor Pierre woult
answer In the same tone, though hi
, laugh was forced.
The fond mothers still planned 70
the projected union of their children
interpreting their conversation witt
instances OF short husbands and tai
wives, who not only appeared vel
enough together, but seemed satisfie'
with each other. But poor Pierre no,
knew that his stunted growth was
serious obstacle TO the consummatio
OF his happiness. His sensitive natur
recoiied from taking a step which weai
expose him for life to the ridicule
outsiders and the pity of those dear
him.
He began by shutting himself up
his study. appearing only at meals. tn
family saw him less and less. until b
degrees he stayed away altogether.
He would spend his days in Par
seeking knowledge in its libraries an
would return TO Versailles after ever
one in the house had retired.
pierre loves me no more" though
Alice. who did not understand that
loved her too much.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25
Rounded Finger Nails.

How fast the pointed finger nails
have gone out of fashion. 1t was an
ugly fashion, transforming pretty
hand into the likeness of clawed an
imal's paw. The moderately -ounied
nail, which follows the natural curve
o: the finger. is now seen generally
1t is welcome sight. return to ma.
ture from artificial models.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25
chiIdrsn Drew Lots.

John Walters OF Green Bay. Wis.,
divided his property into nine lots and
put nine slips OF paper. each repre-
senting a portion. Into a hat Hin
children each drew slip and took
possession OF the property indicated
thereon. The children are TO give him
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25
Am An.wer to rraxer.

While Stanislaus Tarback, aged 81,
was on his knees in his home at Hazel
ton, Pa. praying for protection during
severe storm, he was struck by
lightning and instantly killed.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25
PLANNED AFFAIR.

HEIR marriage had
been planned from
their birth The
two fond mothers.
who had been
scho0imates and
stanch friends. ON
being blessed one
with a son the 9TH
er with a daughter.
seemed TO think
thar their cup OF
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25
and the sum thus raised TO bs forward.
ed for disposal.

The German emperor almost inyaria-
bly, travels in his own white enameled
saloon carriage and whenever ne or the
empress or any OF the princes or prin-
cesses OF the imperial family or any OF
the German soyereigns travel by train
the same is always under the charge
OF a high railway functionary.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

The king Of Siam is expected al Ber-
lin at the end Of August. where he viii
be the guest of the kaiser. and will la
ter go TO Hamburg. where he will be
present at the grand review TO be held
by the German emperor in that neigh
borhood in September.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

The difference between planet and
4 star is this: A star shines by its own
tight; planet by light rejected from
another body.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

SIS each every year for his support
Walters says he don't want any liti-
CATION over his possessions after he 10
dead.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

II
lIKV marine torp
IN boat OF the Holland
IyIX " type, designed for
ikVAYzgkt the United States
4 lvsisletEEsW navy, was SUGGEST
-ydksaAAsN fully launched al
| <@TII.T the yards OF the
/ Mlf-<fkM Columbia iron
E1 AVN works at Baltimore
&T n the other day.
The Plunger Is
n almost every respect similar TO the
holland recently completed at Eliza
Eheth. N. D., but IL is claimed for her
that some OF the minor defects in the
Elzabe,h boat will be remedied when
thr new one IL completed.
The boat il cigar shaped and Is
Ebull, OF steel throughout II Is eighty
hive fee, in length and eleven feet I'VE
lrehes In diameter. When floating
&lght il had displacement OF i55 tons.
and when down 10 the load line i67
hons. Two sets OF motive power are
proyidsd one for the afioat and awash
rendition and the other for the sub
merged. Twin qnadrnple expansion
rglnes, with steam furnished
from a water tube boiler. viii operate
ialn screws when aeoat or awash. AMI
seventy horse power motor fed BY
Xfcrty-elght chloride cells will furnish
she power when the vessel Is sub.
merged
The steam power electric dynamo
and storage cells are so connected Al
10 be readily reversed In their action
thus rendering 1t possible 10 reehargs
the cells from the dynamo. the steam
engine being used as a prime motor
the electric power may also be con
ssc,ed 10 the propeller shaft placed Il
= she axis 81 the boat. in addition 10 ID,
orpselion with the main propelled
shast. The motor may thus operate /
special propeller IN addition to drlv
SAG tbs main shaft independently .
ihe steam engines.
The capacity D. the storage cells 4
amply large 10 prevent injury or De
tsrioEa,sua Nhilc giving on the powe
reqalrcd 70 prnpel the vessel AT
speed o, about eight knots for al lcas
slX houra. II Ii confidently pFediclr
j. TIA, The vessel wlll reach a speed o
sixteen knots In the llght condition
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25
PLUNGER AFLOAT.
,.rAs,NE TORPEDO BOAT
s,,ccEssFuLLY LAUNCHED.

:. ss,s of Motive Power--sssssi 20
ma propelled by steam when Ahoat
"a NV Motor when Submerged
40 Guns.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

The average height of woman 10
feet inches, her weight 124A
pounds.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25
JAILS IN OLDER PARIS.

Tne 1ailS OF the capital OF France
had an evil reputation under the mon
archy and, though. the revolution be-
gan with the destruction of the bastile.
the most famous or infamous-of them
the reign of terror added to the dread
in which they were held by all who
were unfortunate enough to come near
them as mere spectators. Tighe Hop
KRIS has Just brought together series
of anecdotes relating to them and pub
lished it under the title of The Dun
geons of Old Paris"
None of these prisons has SO evil
memory as the Conciergerie. 1t was
not only the most ancient and formid-
able of them all, but such deeds took
place within it's walls that its very
name is reproach to the nation which
established it. During the revolution
it was named "the ante chamber to the
guiliotine." for more than 1000 souls
passed under its frowning gates to their
death. OF these the greatest in rank
was the queen, Marie Antoinette, who
| slept here before her execution. Soon
after she had mounted the scaffold the
| twenty-five Girondins condemned to
death within a day were brought into
it's gates for their last lodging on earth.
Thence, too, passed the dukes of Or
leans and of Chazun and many Others
of the best blood of France. Gen. Beau
harnais, whose widow was TO become
Napoleon's only love, was here. So was
Lavoisier, the great chemist, of whom
Lagrange said, 1T took but minute
to cut that head off. 1t will be GEN.
fury before France will have another
like it." And here. too, we're Charlotte
Corday, Desmoulins, Danton, and, final.
ly, Robespierrs himself.
The prison of vincennes was frs
built by the miscalled John the Goos
and, after being allowed to fall int
ruinous condition. was restored b,
Louis XI. Its most distinguished CUES
was the young pretender, bonnie
Prince Charlie" who, after the signin,
| OF the treaty of AK la Chapelles, wa!
requested to leave France. He refuse.
to obey the command of Louis XIV Il
this effect, determining in moment o
bravado to attend the opera the yer,
! evening after he had received his in
junction. When the hour arrived h
set out in spite of the advice of hi
followers, who feared public scandal
But the prince only exclaimed. "Th
more public the better!" and went hi
way. As he approached the oper
house he discovered that it was sur
rounded by 1900 soldiers. No soone
had his carriage drawn up at the step
than a body of cavalry massed itsel
round about and a harsh demand wa
made on the hot-headed youth for hi
sword.
Come and take i'll" he shouted, as b
drew the blade and made fiouris
with ii. Before he had any opportur
ity to do more he was seized from b,
hind and conveyed to the prison ,
: yincennes. Here he remained only 81
d days, until Dec. 16. 174S. when he Wa
a permitted to join his father in Rom
Later Mirabeau was immured her
a and in revenge had the prison turns
! into a kind of bakery during the la!
S days of the reign of Louis XVI, aft,
d he had become the tribune of the pc,
: Pile. Later 1t was restored to its o
use. and 1t was here that the Dull
/. d'Enghein met his mysterious fate
o the hands of the first Napoleon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-11
GARDINER.
Encouraging for Orchard Groves.

Many people in Gardiner and vicinity
are interested in the orange groves in the
southern part of this country. The fol-
lowing from the Jacksonville. Florida.
metropolis will be of interest: The cold
of last week did no harm to orange trees.
Many We're apprehensive that ii would,
and while it Is a little early yet to as
certain fully the effect yet there is not
observable any of the signs of injury
that have followed former freezes When
much harm was done, tyrhe prospect is
good for the young trees in this state.
and many will bear fruit next year If
there is not Il fall of temperature below
20 degrees for at least Sc hours between
now and spring. The grove owners in
tho southern portion of the state have no
fear from the recent cold, and say their
trees are doin" well. An orange tree is
not SO easily killed as some imagine, and
only certain conditions of tree and
weather will ruin them. and it Is said
these conditions were lacking last week.
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Sagadahoc.
BOWDOINHAM.

Merrymeeting Grange fair was held
on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
evenings, February 9, 10 and II, in the
Town hall, to raise funds to build a
hall. Very attractive decorations, and
good entertainments were productive
of a success.-The Sagadahoc Fertil-
izer Co. has recently been mailing its
advertising matter. Something over a
ton has been sent to all parts of Maine
John A. Cone will deliver his lecture
on the Sandwich Islands," in Town
hail. Wednesday evening. Feb H.
Smelt fishing with a line here is a
new and profitable sport for our town.-
people.-Nearly all the apples in town
have been shipped at IS cents per
ESTABLISHMENTS in a pung, drawn by
a running horse urged by man, ac-
companied with screaming child, and
wild appearing woman, caused a sen
sation on Main street, Monday even
ing. 1t was thought the child had
been kidnapped and was crying for
help.
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Has Solved the Question
Of Health.
Thousands in Maine Converted
to the Famous Physicians
System Week by Week.
Ask Your Druggist For Dr.. Frosrs Book. Their
Hand Him rs Gents For Cure
Suited to Your Disease.

The popularity of DR.. Frost's Fa-
nous Remedies grows, and amazingly
too. People get well quick and never
tire Of urging their neighbors to al
once take up the Frost system of med
icine, which has worked such wonder
full cures.
FROSTS HEADACHE CURE does
not interfere with the hearts action
Cures sick and nervous headaches.
headaches from the use Of liquors and
chronic headache. CSC.
FROST'S HEART TONIC cures IT.
regular action of heart, PaIpitation
and Heart Disease. 25c
FROSTS LIVER CURE banishes
sallow complexion, jaundice and liver
complaints generally. 25c.
FROST'S KIDNEY CURE cures
where all other systems have failed,
25c.
FRosT'S NERVOUS DEBILITY
CURE quickly, Gains the nervous sys-
tenn and braces UP the patient; no
nerve tonic equals it, 25c.
FROST'S NC-LA-GRIPPE cures
colds and grip and prevents pneumo-
mia. At this time of the year your life
may depend on having it handy, 25c.
FROSTS RHEUMATISM CURE is
celebrated the world over. 1t is the
miracle worker" and has astonished
thousands. 2Jc.
If you are in doubt as to your dis
ease write freely to DIR. Frost, Phoenix
Building. Springfield. Mass, and your
case viii be thoroughly diagnosed
free Of all charge. and you will be told
what to do, so you can go to your
druggist and thus save doctors fees.
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Catholic Foresters.

Columbus, o. Feb. l0.-The 18th annua
session of the high court of the Cathol
Order of Foresters opened here yester
day with about 100 delegates in attend
ance. The day was consumed in til,
appointment of committees and othe
preliminary work. Greetings were sen
to Pope Leo at Rome. Cardinal Gibbonl
ut Baltimore, Cardinal Tascherecu
Quebec; Papal Delegate Martinelli
Washington, and Archbishop Feehan
Chicago. The report of the high chic
ranger. Thomas II. Cannon, Chicago
showed the order now has CSC subordi.
nate courts in good standing. an increase
of 100, and Il total of 44.4S5 members, ~
increase of 12,004. During the year &c
deaths occurred in the order, represent.
ing a demand of 267.O00 on the endow.
ment fund. The financial statemen,
shows balance in the endowment fund
of s33. 1922, and balance in the general
expense fund of S4291. 81.
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FAST POLO.
Two Splendid Games at Gar
diner and Portland.
The Sailors Win in the Gardner Coli
scum BY Score Of 4 to2.
Forest citys Takes Game, Clio s, from Lime
Burners, in Fourth Period.

Gardiner. Feb. 10.-(SpeciaD.--G
and Bath had a hot polo tussle at the
Coliseum. tonight, the sailors from the
shipping City finally coming out of the
contest victors by the score of 20 2.
The game was Il biff-bang contest, neither
Drag about. In fact. 1t was quite rough
at times. although not rough enough 10
occasion Referee, Leighton to call a foul.
The Gardiner players were given q cheer
as they came upon the floor. The specta-
tors had Just witnessed the contest be-
tween the Sells" and the .Swells." which
was indeed a spirited one and were in
deed in very good humor.
Each team won goal in the first period,
Schoheld and j. Mooney Gagged the balls.
In the next period j. Mooney crossed the
Irocha in the words of Gen. Weyler,
making the score to in favor of the
Bath laddies.
balls Tor his team and Jason did once for
the Gardeners. Phil was substitute
for Scoheld. who was laid off on account
of q broken skate. While Jason was in
the game. he played wonderfully well and
greatly pleased the audience by his good
work. :.
In nutshell. Bath won game. which
was anyone's until the referee blew 4he
Whlstie Tor the last time, although the
poloists frcm this town gave them a hard
tusSie. That man. j. Mooney is a player
OF the frst magnitude, which fact was
demonstrated beyond a doubt. tonight
McGiivray played well for the visitors as
d ,a Mu rg at half back. For the home
team, Capt. Doherty was as usual in his
element, playing his position to the
Queens taste. Gen" Smith was al
right and the other members put up a
stiff article of the sport.
- A
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Aprloman ASHORE

London, Feb. 1o.-The Warren steam
err Angloman, Captain Lewis, from Bos-
ton to Liverpool, went ashore yesterday
on the Skerries Islands, and the indica-
tons are that she will be a total wreck
She is Likely to so to pieces in short
time, and there seems little hope even of
saving any of her cargo. A large hole
was stove in forward. and in a short
time after she struck she had II feet of
water in No. hold. Her crew, with the
exception of the captain. chief engineer,
chief officer and second officer, were
landed by lifeboat. The tide was run
ing strong, and 1t was impossible to
save her. Arrangements were made to
make an attempt to save the live stock
on board with tugs at slack tide. The
vessel had 500 head of cattle aboard, and
these. with the ship. will probably be
lost. The estimated value of the ship
ana cargo is $500, 0OO
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The "swells" Win, 3 to 2.

It seemed kind of funny that the
Swells should have defeated the
Sells" by the same score that the Gardi-
ners bit the dust to the Baths. But they
did it. with the. following lineup:
son). r.. Whitney. c.; Rafter, h. b.:
Brown. g.
Sell" Harrington. r.: Flyht, . r.:
Austin Robinson), c.; Gardiner, Il. b.
Cray. e.
William Fl. Ring acted as referee but
1t is said that he sold the game, althoue II
the report could not be verified. The de-
feated team will pay for the suppers. to-