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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-07-31
Rams i'm the Family.

II one man Of family gets TO b.
senator, ne ought 10 be accUrn.e,. for
sunate- When tzo men Of ! famiTv
End seats Ia the Senate together. Il i
: remarkable event and deserves u
eOrding.
stephen Mallory White i ; Senate
RON California and Stephen Ru=-eII
Mallory i . Senator from F,Io-;d.
There Is more than mere Coincidence
In the similarity Of the names The
men are cousins Senator yallnrv..
iainer and Senator Whites mother
we're brother and sister. II i a little
curious that the tEo Senator's should
represent states as far apart a. 4
sioie for them to be-one on the Altar
nc and the other on the Pacific coa=.
Inc grandfather Of the two Senators
sas one OF the earliest settlers Of
FLORIDA. while their grandmother was
q Spanish woman Of fine stock. e0nsid-
erabie beauty and remarkable consti-
tuition, retaining 10 her old age all her
Faculties Much of Senator Whites
s1uruiness comes from his grand
mother. He was not born in Florida
ior MS father and mother crossed the
plains In 1870, attracted to California
DY the reports of newly discovered
goid- The Senator was born in San
francisco In 1853. The MaIlorys. on
'ne otner hand, remained in Florida.
asd now The whirligig Of time and the
strange happenings Of politics reunite
the families in the Senate.-Washfng-
ton Star.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-07-31

The Possibilities Of Alaska are as
ERca secret n the undiscovered gold
Eea1s within rs territory. They are
a. mach unknown as the concealed
wealth hidden beneath irs frozen soil.
Ban the time may be near al hand when
hey viii be brought 10 life and light
Tie discovery Of the rich gold fields
N California In the IDS brought life
and light % the far West and to the
TaEEc coast Is marked the begin
nfng o. the Development Of the great
West and the opening up Of states
which nOw rank With the foremost In
sae Union- The discovery Of the Klon-
dyke mines uay be 10 Alaska what the
Erss gold discoveries In California have
been 70 the coast states and 10 those
reares1 10 them
The News has great expectations Of
the outcome on the discoveries IN
Alaska Other minerals NAV be found
besides gOl1-o1her sources of wealth
NAP De HncOvered- and other develop
Eaents leading 70 great riches NAV
Gate theEr beginning 10 the first DAYS
o. the excitement which i now At
tracing the eyes Of the whole eountrv
Buf then while the territory i rich IN
II Possibilities Of great wealth. II i
also rlen IN IL hardzhips, exposures
and dangers 10 obtain that weaIth
Inc ness informed tell that the uash-
way % the latest discovered fields are
ssreEn With dangers which but few
can escape Gold may be found 10 h.
immensely rich and abundant in the
nes6s, but The fields are dincuIt ~
reach To get rich in Alaska i no a.
cepfiOn % the memorable laws Of ma
lures one must toll. toll and undergo
narcshiPs and dangers If be wonId
reach the goal Of success.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-07-31

An exchange says that the greatest
case OF dog cat dog they ever heard or
was thai Of young man who loved 10
smoke good cigar, and an Insurance.
company. The former bought 1000 IN.
tra inc cigars and had them insured
ior their full value, smoked them IN
ana demanded his insurance, claiming
they had been destroyed by FIRE. The
case was taken to court and the Judge
decided Ia favor Of the young man
me insurance company then had the
young man arrested for setting Ore 10
nls own property and the Judge ordered
That ne pay q fine and 90 TO Jail.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-07-31
An ldahoan at KIondrke.

Moscow dispatch TO Spokane SMOKES
man-Review: News has been rece;vef,
from Moscow's representative at the
kiondyke. This is Attorney A. r
Green, who left here for rnnaa,
May Ith, arriving at the Klondvke
June I'd. after seven weeks trav-
81. In letter to Mrs. Green he
gives an account Of his experiences
AZ juneau he purchased provisions for
one year and clothing for two and ther
started with two others for tho ho.d-
waters OF the Yukon. There tbev
waited ten days for the ice TO 90 ont
going down the stream aftcrward abou,
zoo miles. The trip across the noun.
tains consumed about fortnight. Tho
cost OF transporting 1900 pounds Of
baggage belonging TO the party was
10 cents a pound.
Ihe expense of the trip, Mr.. Green
states, from the headwaters of the YIN.
kon for the seven men and baggage
was 800. His total expense, including
provisions and clothing, was s275.
Wages range from $40 day for ordi-
nary laborers 70 SIS to $40 for skilled
labor. Mr.. Green plans to remain a
year. and longer IL be can stand the
hardships incident TO the life. There
hre lnnumerable mosquitoes. compell-
'ng the miners to wear thin netting
Vrsr their faces.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-07-31

q hfty-one-inch lens IL planned for 4
telescope % be used at the Paris Espo-
sltion IN 1900. BY the use Of this. Il Il
oeiieVed, the moon can bc brought TO
appear but one mile away. Little b.
httle man Is enlarging the range Of his
vision. u would seem as II he would
yet infinitely survey the interior atr,,e,.
are Of the human system, and brioo
distant worlds under close inspoction
what Is to be the limit Of bis vision
while yet on earthg
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-07-31

1T WILL surprise most people TO learn
that the late King Of Spain, TO whom 4
statue has just baen dedicated 1t Mad.
rtd, i not yet buried, bot, coycrcd
with winding sheet lies on 4 marble
slab In u vault In the EscurIal. Thl. IL
10 accordance with custom dating
from the year 100. The body win llo
where y i until the present King dies.
Then y will BE- deposited with great
pomp beside the remains Of his prede.
ccssors In the chapel Of the Eschurial.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-07-31
Trouble Beginning.

Trouble has begun from the decision
of the supreme court on the fee bill.
Prof Swanger, former president Of
the Albion Normal school, has employ
ed Stewart & Stewart, Of Salt Lake. to
bring suit against the new board Of di-
rectors for turning him out and closing
the school before the end Of the ses-
sion In June. He claims that the de-
cision invalidate the act by which the
board was reorganized.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-07-31

ordered that their assessment be In.
creased as follows, TO wit.
G. J. Bassett in the sum Of $4,000
John Drew . g s95n IN
Robert oakden'' /" 500 90
In the matter Of the petition Of A. b.
Curtis ct al. for county road TO Teton
Basin. Whereas a petition has been
presented TO the Board praying for the
construction Of a county road from Co
nant Valley Ferry east about 20 miles
and thence through Pine Canon to
Teton Basin, and
Whereas three viewers have hereto
fore been appointed by this Board to
examine the proposed road, and
Whereas said viewers have fled their
report and from which IL appears that
said road is very important and ncccs-
sary, and
Whereas 1t has been represented TO
the Board OF County Commissioners
that outside parties. will help and assist
10 the building Of said proposed road.
II is therefor ordered that said report
be and the same Is hereby accepted, and
II Is the sense OF the Board that the
county give and for the construction OF
said road not to exceed the sum OF $500
provided the residents OF Idaho Falls
will give q like sum 10 cash, and the
residents Of Teton Basin will give d
like amount In labor or cash, said sum
OF $500 to be paid by county warrant
on the completion and acceptance OF
the work.
Ordered that the board do now adj.
journ.
JAMES L. BUMGARNER,
Attest: Chairman.
GEO. r. GAdoN.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-07-31
Hot Weather Don,ts.

Don't wear any more clothes than
the law requires.
Don't drink anything that has alcohol
in IL.
Don't eat heavily, especially Of meat.
Don't be scared II you can't sleep
for heat. You will sleep when sleep ID
necessary.
Don't walk on the sunny side when
there Is shady side.
Don't fill yourself full Of iced water.
Don't quarrel with anybody about
anything.
Don't hurry. Don't worry.
Don't shave too close.
Above oil things, don't ask anybody.
rs 1t hot enough for you?" There's
Indictment to murder 10 that question.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-07-31
The New Tariff

WASHINGTON, July 27.-Assistant
Secretary Howell Of the treasury de-
partment, who Is in charge Of custom
matters, said to day: .sThe new tariff
bill i particularly free from ambigui-
ties. which despite the most careful
efforts. are liable to drop into such a
measure. It Is arevenue producer and
In my opinion will produce at least
SIS. 10000 during the present fiscal
year, and ! look for at least s22O, OOO, 900
during the fiscal year 1899.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-07-31
Commissioners, Adjourned Session.
STATE OF IDAHO, L.
Bing cham County. 30


The Board Of County Commissioners
met on this day pursuant TO adjourn
ment. Present: James L. Bumgarner,
chairman; r. III. Smith and NJ. d. An
drus, commissioners, AMI Geo. r. Ca
gon, clerk, when the following pro-
ceedings were had, to-wit:
In the matter Of the petition OF L.
NJ. Caps, for county road. This being
the day fixed for the hearing OF the re-
port of the viewers in the above-enti-
tied matter, and said report coming on
for hearing the parties interested be-
ing present, and after hearing evidence
for and against said proposed road, Ii
ID ordered that the said report be and
the same is hereby rejected.
This being the day fixed by law,
wherein all persons, whose assessment
has been proposed to be raised by the
Board, can be heard, the Board as an
Equalization Board, transacted the fol-
lowing business:
II. b. Garletz, receiver for the Burke
Land & Live Stock Co., appeared on
behalf Of said company, and 1t appear
ing from the evidence introduced that
there are no grounds for the proposed
raise, it is ordered that the assessment
Of the property Of said company re-
main as returned BY the assessor.
@. G. Wright, Manager Of the Coop
w. q NJ. Co., appeared on behalf OF
said company and after hearing wit
ness ordered that said company's assess-
nient for the year 1897 be raised in the
sum of 100000.
Mr.. Nickerson, engineer for the Ida.
no Canal Company, appeared on behalf
Of said company and after hearing
evidence ordered that said company's
assessment be increased In the sum OF
o., 800.
TIC. Mitchell appeared on behalf OF
Louis Fig and after hearing evidence,
10 Is ordered that the assessment OF
Louis Fig for 1897 be raised ii. the sum
Of $4,000.
/. G. Bromley having addressed a
letter to the Board giving reasons why
his assessment should not be raised and
OF consideration Of the same, &c Is ordered
that the assessment 81 said r. C.Brom-
ley be increased In the sum Of $4,000.
John Z. Jones having addressed a
letter TO the Board giving his reasons
why his assessment should not be
raised and after considering The same.
the Board ordered that the assessment
OF said John +. Jones for 1897 be- in
creased In the sum Of $4,000.
The following named persons having
been notified Of the proposed raise Of
their assessments for 1891, and having
failed 70 appear and show cause why
the same should not be done. ii Il
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-07-31
CIVIL SERVICE.
Important Amendment to the ReguIa-
tiens Promulgated.

WASHINGTON. July 2s.-President
Mckinley has promulgated the follow
ing important amendment in the civil
service rule:
No removal shall be made from any
position subject to competitive exam
ination except for just cause and upon
written charges filed with the head Of
the Department or other appointing
officer and Of which the accused shall
have full notice and an opportunity to
make Defense
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-07-31
Notice for PublIeailsa.
lrcsars land. rsnal rrssf.l

=. :. Land once al nlacgfnct. isx1
July sssh. ~
sosirc 4 hereby ssvun shsi psssg
Aaar's % Shelley. Idaho. has atas ap'a
Der Intention 10 make pruuf 40 hss ~
Land Claim No, iszs. for the Ess 81 SYN
q, Twp NJ. u. ~ H.. Lots Ira ssss
and !. scc !. Tsp. 1 n. lL " n. s#tst
kesister and Receiver Al Eslackfocs. 49,
saturday. ,bc sth day % sepfesalses. issl
She namcs The EollswinR witnesses W
me complete Irrigation snd rsClas@sz
said Land
WillistH ". bartlett. Albert JenssF. 3
Allen. Darius u. Allsn. all az shesiey. /
ham County. Idaho.
JsO. q. BROWN. issxss1
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-07-31
Notice for Publiraiien.
dessert Land. Final pmof.I
ItnIted sta.es I.ana oale

United states Land 0saesI
Blackfoat, idaho. July as'h. 49,
Notice 4 hereby given that Js~ey}
ffesh. 81 American Fails. OneIda caq
idaao. has filed notice Ut her Insrnsld
MAKE proof on her DrscrtIand Claim
~ Tor The sgs4 sEa. sec. 1. Twp ~.
- before the Register and Hecsivef
alackfoot, Idaho. on Monday, the sosh y
September, 1907.
she names the following witnesses % m
voc complete irrigation and reclamaiis5
said land;
samuel Y Adams, Charles W. Fresh. \
q Z. hutchinson. Robert Adams. all Of isivefH
bingham County. Idaho.
JNo. q. BROWN. Hcsisie
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-07-31

MARYLAND Democrats met in state
convention Wednesday. Senator Cor
man stood with his hand on the lever
which controlled the meeting. Har-
mony prevailed through the session.
Only minor state offices were to be fill
ed. The platform declares for bimet-
allism.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-07-31

Last summer one Of our gran3
druu was sick With d severe
trouble, says Mrs. T.. q. tsrsgpa
Frrderickstnwu. Mo. '.our M
remedy bad failed, shou NC srssdG(
barlain's Collie, Cholera and psxr,
which gave very spes
lief" For sale BY Bcn II. Fesazl
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-07-31

TON WATSON, the great Georgia
fopuiist leader has read the death SER
vice over his party and says: "Those
VINO have been Democrats will be Dem
ocrats again: and those who have been
!, will be Republicans again
Tom insists that his party Is no more.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-07-31

SILVER was lower last week than
ever before. Until the decline the
lowest prices. were those Of March 3
and 8, lS.l,at the time Of the closing Of
the India mint the quotations were as
low as 5st.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-07-31

a PAPER published In Greenland can
boast Of the longest name In cxhistance
u 70 Arrangaglistio Natinglnnaynik
Sysaramiaas sink.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-26
NERVOUS DYSPEPSIA.
A CURE FOR 1T.
Not Patent Cure-aH, Nor a Modern Mira
Gle, But simply Rational Cure for Dys-
pepsia.

In these days Of hUmbuggery and de-
ception the manufacturers of patent
medicines. as a rule, seem TO think
their medicines VIII not seI unless
they claim that it viii curk every dis
ease under the sun. Any they never
taink of leaving QUE dyspepsia and
stomach troubles. They are sure 30
claim that their nOstrum is absolutely
certain 10 cure every dyspeptic and he
need look no further.
In the face Of these absurd claims
90 IS refreshing to note that the prOprl-
etOrs Of Suart's Dyspepsia Tablets
have carefully fefra.reJ from making
amy undue claims orr false representa-
lions regarding the merits OF this most
excellent remedy TOT dyspepsia ana
stomach troubles. They make but one
claim for ii. and that is. that for IN
digestion and various stomach troubles
S-uart's Dypepia Tablets Is radical
cure. They go no farther than this and
any man or woman suffering from indl-
gcstiOn. chronic or nervous dySpep-
si3/ who Will give the remedy a trial
viii find that nothing is claimed for II,
that the facts viii not fully sustain.
Tic is q modern discovery. composed
of harmless vegetable ingredients ac-
ceptahle TO the weakest or most deli
cate stomach. It's great success i'm cur
ing stomach troubles is due 20 the TACT
THAT the medical properties are such
that 10 win digest whatever wholesome
food is taken into the stomach, no mat
ter whether die stomach is i'm good
working CrG.- or not. IL rests the over
worked organ and rcplenishes the
body. the blood. the nerves. creating a
healthy appetite. gives refreshing
sleep and the blessings which always
accompany q good digestion and proper
assimilation of food.
In using S,uart's Dyspepsia Tablets
No dieting is required. Simply eat plen-
~ of wholesome food and take these
Tablets at each neal thus assisting
and resting the stomach which rapidly
regains it's proper dige-tiv power,
when the Tablets viii be no longer re-
Quired
Nervous dyspepsia is simply q con-
i-tion i'm which some portion or por-
tions of the nervous system are not
properly uourished Good digestion
iuvigorotes the nervous system and
every organ I'm the body.
Stuart Dyspepsia Tablets are sold by
an druggists at so cents per package.
They are manufactured by the Stu
art Chemical Co.. Marshall. Mich
ANY druggist viii tell YOU it gives
universal satisfaction.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-26
prpT-rrTcANs ARE HUNGRY.

PepubHclrs are hurgry for Office in ...s
state The scramble at Charleston IS
onnrsssive. Am attempt is being made to
mass partisan laws .u order 90 make O
few places Spencer Bulletin.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-26
STEAMBOATS,.

Steamer "VIRGINIA," 7. 5. Calhoun.
Master. r. II. Kerr. Clerk. Every Sun
Steamer KEYSTONE STATE. Chas W.
Knox, Master; Dan Lacey. Clerk. Every
Tuesday, \ a. m.
Steamer HUDSON. Robt. K. AgneT.
Master: James Alexander. Clerk. Every
Thursday. S a. m.
For freigh. or passage telephone s9l,
CRCCKARD & BOOTH
~ AgentS,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-26

The adventures set forth in The Purple Glass
are taken from odd pages in the history of Cornne de
Montesson, a young lady related by marriage to the
Due dOreans and long famous figure in the Paris OF
Louis XIV. She was the posSessor Of wealth, beauty
and vivacous disposition which led her into many
noteworthy escapades. The hero of The Purple
Glass" is the younger son of a noble house who is
loved by Cornne and who is guided by her advice IN
great danger which he experiences.
Among Mr.. Pemberton's books which have been
favored with popular success are The Little Huguenot
The ImpregnabIe CITY" "Rogues Under the Red En-
sign, and "A PuntanS WIFE,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-26
- AMErL LEaLsLArrRE

From an appearances the bies fool
legislature THAT ever assembled Pm ta.s or
any other State is in session in Charles
ton. God save tho poor helpless people
of The State and speed the day when that
thing adfourrs The troubles with Lcg.s-
latures are that such bodies of collect'v'
wisdom imagine that they are the guar
dian or rather the committee of the peo-
nile Of the State.-Hn,on independents
Herald.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-26
COLDS

Munyon's Cold Cure cures colds lisi IN the the
head. colds on the lungs ola Go sl,.,,, ..e "
colds and obstinate colds anu 'Ll 49, 10 ~ 10
nose and ewes. prevents catarrh, dipni. me
ria. pneumonia and all throat ana 'ulr r5
troubles These pleasant little pSl.ets ,'4.
absolutely harmless, have saHSG .jcir,ass
Price 2Jc.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-26

These poor taN-rlj.u people OF West
Virginia arc ~ be called upon. I'm accord
auce with 81 bin now before this LaeislJ-
ture. to pas $4,000 for what is known as
military claims. ~ Tine Republican Lcg,s-
ature - ,o have us way &c will Pee uu-
necessary I'm the future to- go 90 Washing
ton for 81 pension or am adjustment of a.
war /c'aim-iust 20 to- Charleston. .t is
an easier body of men to- handle. and you
cen get your money Quicker.-Guttoo
IEaGer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-26
RENT.
FOR SALE-REAl rcTA7

FOR SALE-REAL ESTAT=
FOR SALE.
The brick buildings soutr,,,...
ner Chapline and Tenth street. o'-
sirable brick house ON the ..utI o.
Tenth street, between Marker .r. . NJ
line streets. JAMES J.. IAWuI
Real Estate and Loan Asa.
1860 Main ,t...,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-26
MUNYON'S

Improved homeopathic Home RemedEE
Company put up a separate cure LOT can
disease. At an druggists, mostly % GEMS
Guide 10 Health free. ,-., 10
Arch street. Phnadelphia. Pa, answered
with free medical advice for any disease.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-26

The bin passed oy the LEGISLATURE reor-
s5ysfigs the Insane asylum boards was
vetoed 6y Governor 3acCorkie. but the
lawmakers quickly passed &c over his
veto. H1 E2ceueucy Thought Dc would
be better TO- have the boards remain DEM
ocratc by his appointment The Leeis-
lature Thought differently. ana designated
soon-to-0e Governor Atkinson AS the ape
pointing power. and he win put tine as}-
luns under Republican management in O.
short time-Fairmout West Virg.niau.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-26
\ DANaERoLs rREcEnENr

The LEGISLATURE passed the DIN To- reor-
gauize the Boards Of Directors az our
State Insane Asylumz over the Cover
nor's veto. The unfortunate are now a,
The mercy OF scheminr politicians. Conn
turned out to provide more places to- bc
filed by the habitg8l odice--cckirg sac
teuites Of few politicians. The move is
hazardous IL sets a precedent auJ wner-
ever there rs q change of administration
hereafter there is likely 20 be change
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-26
MANY Think!

W., e. MS sid to- the woman; In
1' Ne, 4. sSoif thou bring forth chill
s 52Sr tha5 a perpetual curse was was
UCronounced. bat the thrill OF Joy ie y.
By eysry Mother when she clasps elias e,5 to
her heart her ba6e proves 1he con- on,
trarv. True, dangers ierA 1 Az We
UorEw,v of the ENpectart AC'hef
ami should be avoided.
"Mother's Friend
~-,.,.r.s tbesvstem fer the change
5opre1 lt ,., .'' tSSt the final hour IS
T Tohiu Of all danger and pain. lbs
TooG insure safety to che life Of both
Mother and child and ma maze, , cl,.J-
birth easy and recovery more nor. rape [@I1Q I,
.,-rf, u, ,,ir. Of Price, 81 'l fh ~ ~,
seq ~ 'i .atrr 1e,firt Mother. l-.i,e. ,-t
t,iS.sr v-les5.s Information ana ''---'-' ''''
gss pr.dasld Regulator CO.. At'an''' Ia
ESQ ~ a. osUeoisrs'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-26
ROLF & ZANE
FOR SALE REAL ESTATE

Any one wishing 20 buy % nice
make a good iuyf- Weat. we .a. .
tention to the following prJperua
No. 1926 Chaplin. ST. ID room
No. ll3 Fourteenth ST.. h1us. ~ o.!
( rooms
No. y y. Huron ST. room.
The Berger home, tead. 0u .Ue alI
No. - y. Wabash ST. q rooms
No. - Virginia ST.. lu rooms
Corner EOti and 1wet,l SIS. Iv 1c,
A nice residence in IlD-... \l.,y
No. % y. Wabash ST. rooms.
No. ll2l Alley IN. O. rooms
MONEY TO LOAN ON CITY REAL
ESTATE.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-09-01
fro BE Continued
Beethoven and the Ladies'.

Beethoven never married But it was
from no defect of sensibility that the
tribulations which were distributed
among many successive housekeepers
were not heaped upon the devoted head
of wife. If love be disease, Beetho-
ven was always i'll, or at best but con-
valescent. No less than 40 ladies save
four has he immortalized by his dedica-
tions to them. To Bettina Won Arnim-
Goetbe's Bettina-for whom he long
cherished hopeless passion, he once
said, after trying over a composition
which he had just written: 81 made
that for you; you inspired me with
it. 1 saw it written in your eyes,"
and this is but specimen of the gal
lantries to which he was addicted.
Twice at least he proposition one oc-
casion to the lady, who as he found to
his modification, was already the
fiancee of his friend Hummel. That
marriage would have saved him from
a good many worries is certain enough:
for it must be allowed that, as Emil
Naumann> delicately puts it, he did
not possess any aptitude for household
management. "-Blackwood's Magazine.