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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

minor quarrels. in all of which Prince
Henri was the central figure The af-
fair eliminated when a letter written
by the prince was published by the
Paris Figaro.
Prince Henri, after describing an in
terview between himself and the negus,
continued:
Naturally the subject which was
most often discussed was that of the
war and the captivity Of the Italians. I
am bound to say that am no longer
indignant, but simply Disguised at
what hear each day about them. Out
of respect for a nation with whom we
were friendly / should have been sill
ent IL the Italians had not shown. in
regard to ourselves, the most repre-
hensible conduct. Have they not
confessed that, had they entered Adds
Ababa VIGOROUSLY, they would have
given no quarter to any Frenchman,
not even the small tradesman? They
added, moreover, with an ironical air
that they would not have inflicted the
death penalty on the French women.
Events did not permit them to accom-
plish their wishes. Although they
came to the capital as prisoners, they
do not seem to realize it; some of their
officers were not ashamed to take part
In the celebration of the anniversary
of the battle of Adowa; others wore
as cuff buttons coins with the image of
Menelik. 1t was Alberione himself
who, drinking a toast 20 the health
of the great emperor, turned toward
one of our fellow-countrym men and said:
Are we not courteous?' to which the
Frenchman replied: Mon dieu, sir, I
never saw Frenchman drinking to
the health OF Emperor William This
same Albertone received from the en-
peror music box. which Menelik had
loaned him to amuse him. On the
departure of the general the music box
disappeared. probably carried off by
some subordinate. The empress asked
II people had the habit OF doing such
things in Europe. Not everywhere,
was the answer she received. 1t seems
that these Italians do not have much
confidence in their fellow-countrymeD.
The officers asked the Abyssinians to
give them guards to prevent their men
from deserving while going back to the
coast"
This letter aroused in France great
resentment toward Italy and the Ital-
Ian army, and its writer at once became
a popular idol. though he was still far
from home. The announcement that
the Italians had intended an awful fate
for these French women found in Adds
Ababa had they entered that city as
conquerors, made French blood boil.
French Ire was soon directed toward
Rome rather than Berlin. But II the
letter aroused storm In Paris. It Gre
ated simeon in Rome. An insult had
been put on the entire italian army
such as required blood to wipe out.
Certain italian papers replied to Prince
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

turn to the United States on another
tour within the next few months. he
could say nothing as nothing had been
decided. The costume OF this band is
characteristic. II consists OF a cap.
black in color. with a flaming red
silk plume. blue coat With triple bows
OF shining brass buttons. garnlshsd
with yellow bands. a silver Tyre on the
left arm. also silver bands on arm and
shoulder. leather pouch suspended
from the shoulder and croas-
Ing the chest. and pantaioons Of
blue with double stripe OF red. A
sword. in each case Of finest steel. and
when In service sharp-toothed spurs
and high top cavalry boots completes
the costume. They must have made
quite an impression during their Amer.
lean trip. with their brilliant costumes
and their bright. beautiful music.
Several Of the younger members Of the
organization who were met by tho
newspaper man wore buttons Of all
kinds from Paula Edwards hnttona 10
Mckinley buttons.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25
sparrow. KIN a Pigeon.

This story deals with the sagacity
and pugnacity OF the English sparrow.
and also shows how curiosity may get
an innocent creature into trouble. The
Riddle mansion. that stands in Glen
Riddle, Delaware county. has for some
time been the nesting-place for several
families OF sparrows, and the birds
had become q regular pest. One day
last week Miss Riddle decided to get
rid OF the birds. and mounting a lad
der. she tore out al least a dozen
nests from the caves OF the porch. The
old birds returning later and finding
their homes wrecked, held a noisy
meeting on the roof and then dis
persed. A stray pigeon that had been
Foosting around the place for several
days came back late in the afternoon
and flew under the porch caves as usu-
al The pigeon evidently noticed
something wrong, for several times he
flew from the porch TO where the dis
mantled nests lay. This caused the
trouble, for the angry sparrows mo-
ticed it and suspected the pigeon OF
being the cause OF their despair. The
first thing the unlucky pigeon knew he
was attacked by at least twenty
screaming sparrows. who began peck
ing al him. and despite a brave resist
ance the sparrows came on victorious
and left a mangled corpse on the field.
Philadelphia Record
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25
rs,. BAND 10 A WONDER.


MustEkau& kEtAatF&
A reporter. wandering into the par
raeks az The 10th battalion. At the back
81 the n,laee building. found the nn-
=, military band OF Mexico engaged In
rehearslng an air fsvm the gyAsaiose
creation. ~ssnnpson and Deiiiah. says
the Mexican Herald. This cxes& band.
formerly known as the sth regiment
and now as the presidential stan band.
returned last Monday evening from its
tour through the United States. II has
conquered everybody with its match
less music. Its first trip 10 the United
States. under the leadership OF Capt.
Encarnaelon Payen. that prince oil
leaders. occurred in 1884. since then II
returned thither In 1883. 1881. 1893.
1891 and this year as well. by special
permission II played also in Old spain
Ia 1899, and II was on that occasion
that the queen regent OF spain con-
ferred upon Payen the order OF Isabel
the Catholic. Capt. Payen Is about 81
years OF age, native OF this city and
a frst captain In military grade. I'm
/ fortunately he Is somewhat indisposed
and Is at present confined 10 his home
| In San Pedro de los Pinos. Just beyond
| Tacnhaya. During his sickness the
baton Is welded by the assistant band
master. Capt. tsecond1 Lorenzo Santi-
bgnez. Il natiye Of Guadlaiara. IL years
of age. \ sonsummate musician. IL 10
little wonder that the common peopls
| In Maxten ara A enthusiastic over
music: TREY have II poured into their
ears By the finest military bands In
the world. At least that was tho Inn
preston that fastened itself on the
newspaper man as he entered the bar
racks OF col. Juan dc Mata Eehsyests
and listened for the moment for the
magnificent music OF the Banda del
Estado Mayor. They were Fehearsing
in an immense room belonging 70 the
barracks under the leadership Of Capt
Santihanes- II may be added raga'
here that this has been the nsst trir
70 the Uslted States made by aanti-
hanez. ana Judging BY his enthusiastic
appreciation Of the wonderful sights
and scenes he witnessed. IL will not y
his last. provided the opportunity arts
. e.. lie said thar as yet Capt Payss
uas not aware Of the Intentions Of Tbs
Mexican government respecting THU
band. As 10 whether they would 70
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

Invalids often need some object TO
take their attention for a long time.
We suggest, when they live In the
country and have land. that they try
experiments In planting trees. and we
suggest the black walnut as a tree
which grows rapidly and will returr
. profit. It requires a rich soil, in
which 1t grows very fast. w. ]. Moyls
tells US that he has taken the measure
ment Of twenty trees set out forty-ons
years ago. They have attained a
height of fifty feet. and for beauty and
shade almost equal the elm. They fur
nish. besides. many bushels Of nuts for
the boys and girls OF the village. For
twenty feet from the ground the trunks
are without limb, and an old logger
estimates that the lumber from each
tree Is worth $780, The walnut ia q
fast and robust grower. and when the
value OF the timber Is taken into con-
sideration, it Is surprising that this
tree Ia not more largely planted.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

and bringing up would sigh u she could
see that dressing room and wish she
had been as successful In teaching neat
habits TO her careless daughters.
Everything has a place and Is in II.
They all sit on their trunks after An
ishing dressing for their acts and await
their turns to go on.
We know when we are wanted by
the music" answered Miss Ashton 10
the writer. as she put one lace trim
med skirt after another on her hand
some figure. We can tell from here
everything that Ii going on In ,ne ring
by the music. We usually allow three
acts to go by In which to get ready.
so we readily tell time by what IL GO
ing on in the ring instead Of by a
watch"
As the women returned from the
ring they talked OF how their perform
ance had gone and whether IL had
been satisfactory to them or not
Each one was interested in what had
taken place to her companions, and If
professional jealousy existed the wom-
en- kept II well out Of sight. One told
what dear girl Jessie Miller. the
cornetist, was, and all agreed that Ella
Ewing, the biggest woman who ever
lived, was just as nice as she could
be. None of them had known this
girl giantess before this summer, but
when she wandered into the dressing
tent. accompanied by her nice looking
mother, she was greeted on all sides.
How do you do, Miss Reid" asked
the big girl of the countess" who sat
before her trunk making some sort OF
pretty neck dressing. II came In 10
see II you we're better"
"0h. I am much better, thank you. =
returned the great tandem driver. "a
only felt badly for few days. dom,
think your mother looks we'll, though
and you ought to make her take some
tonic"
Then in the most unprofessional way
these women discussed tonics. and Later
with true feminine zeal. talked o,
whether pink face powder or whit,
was most becoming.
Near by the pretty Italian girl wal
turning somersaults, and every tim.
would come up without a fine blacl
hair out OF place. She took up IittI,
more room than was allowed her. bu
no one complained and all squesxet
nearer to the trunks when passing by
The only lady clown" on earth "a
near by making herself look as funn,
rs she really Ia. but no amount OF ugi,
red paint nor black crayon could spot
the beauty Of her lovely brown eyes
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

FOR pleasure every uay.
The dry-goods clerk win daily h,oa
As meath the scorehins sun.
every thought o. tol,
lie does a century run.
The pale bookkeeper. too much xas,
To foot up bis accounts,
VIII foot II now from early mora
Up all the stsepess mounts.
The ONCE slave viii now devote
A week 20 FSstsui rounds
And day ~ day win row beat
That weighs nine hundred poanaa
The tired city folks who say
With snnui They're DISTRESSED.
On rural bedtieks stuffed With hay
VIII md thssr nightly rest.
For ''Fssstnf rural pleasures shkA
Al home would drive "a snaa.
We make some good Old farmer snA
And Try to think WIRE Glad.
Hut sweeteF Joy 20 those who spsn
II that glad moment when
They're through with resting aas GA
ttemiS
AMI get 10 work" again
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25


when they leave the gaze OF the ad-
mirtng and applaudlng public some OF
them not only have 10 rush 10 make
new toilet for a new act, but they
darn their stockings. mend their De-
spangied gowns and wash their pink
tights like the most commonplace OF
housewives.
But no matter how short a time
they have In which 10 don the gorgeous
raiment in which they are TO please
the hundreds OF boys and girls, there
is always plenty OF time TO lend help
ing hand 10 button up froek which
fastens in the back or 10 help tie some
long string which keeps on one OF the
many dainty white pettieoats Of the
bareback rider. Each one helps her
neighbor and they have them on each
side. for each woman's place Is In front
OF her big circus trunk. The two or
three feet in front OF L Is home Al
least il Is for the most OF her summer
lie. for these professional women so
dearly love their life that they do not
often care 10 wander far away from the
tent. Many a society belle would wen
der how these women could make the
elaborate toilets they do. all in togeth-
er. Then their acts are on. they close
their trunks and there Isn't lot OF
gowns. ribbons. hats and shoes strewn
about. No. indeed. the fond mamma.
who has taken the greatest amount Of
pains with her daughters education
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

Henrf's letter with epsfhets that w~ao
too low for reproduction in the PAcis-
ian press.
Then the Italian officers Just back
from their captivity al Uarrar drew lots
to determine which Of them should de-
mand reparation from Prince Henri.
The choice fell upon Lieutenant Phi,
the brother Of the celebrated maitre "a
armes. Lieutenant PM. in spite OF the
stock from which he comes. is a physl-
cal weakling. and moreover he is Tar
below Prince Henri in rank. Hence
this challenge was overlooked. But
when one written by the Prince OF
Tourin reached the distinguished
Frenchman il was quickly accepted
Fuel was added TO the IRE Of Italian
wrath by a letter from Prince Henri.
published by the Figaro. in which the
following comments upon the battle Of
Adowa were made:
Not one Abyssinian has hayonet
wound. and nearly all the Italians show
sword cuts. Now the Abyssinians are
not expert with the sword. An Italian
of the highest rank is seized by the
collar by an Abyssinian. The European
| draws his revolver. Why should we
kill each otherg' says the Ahyssinian'
Let us embrace whereupon the Italian
pockets his revolver and embraces the
Abyssinian. who takes him Several
Italian soldiers were taken by women
Humble in battle. many Italians
tried to show themselves naughty IN
defeat. They made proposals which W
set our ideas of honor. A certain
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

There 10 the usual alsposltias = y
come iocoso with references % 49,
Anstin's poetry" said tbs ma;sr {
fact person.
Yes" reIiiod the rais ycusk W
writes. "bnt his drtractors eans o.
crate tho fast that he tr.umphs q sa
respect"
What Ia THAR"
''lis gets his poetry prsassd. WIS
inEiun Star.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25
She Loves a Lineman.

Miss Irene Stockton of Lambertville
N. Y. is social favorite and lover
of sports. She can row a boat, play
ball. run foot race. fire a gun. and
hold her own in an argument About
a month ago gang Of men came onto
her property to place poles and wires
for the Western Union Telegraph
Company. One Of the gang was Percy
Cunningham. He met Miss Stockton,
and 1t proved a case OF love at first
sight. They became engaged and the
wedding day set, but before 1t arrived
Percy's father came and took him
home.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

Frenchman has told me of two prison
ers who were brought to him in rags
and barefooted. and when he strove to
aid them he was dunn bounded to hear
these words from an Italian mouth:
What swine the Italians are! What
have they brought US to-"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25
The Landlord. Hs.~

t%TWEoFWs Fs@F%
What ever Induced the Gaais7a II
20 thai wretehed nsountala wsf
AGAIN. They said whaa shsy Sas va
last year that they would acs ssEz
there even II their board wers utsrs
20 them for nothing
"oh. then. you havrn't hsarsf w
the Ian flord wrote 10 Mr.. 1azlT ns
10 had secured an lFrpovrriss~s "
eiEn noblomau 10 act ~ walter. ~
old man didn't in,snd TO say asgsaa
about II TO his wifs and dauxhssr y
Mira Galley found the lcttsr = y
pocket. 40 they packed up and ssasA
the us1t day. Cleveland Lssts.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25
The stnrmx pa.ra,.

A bird oil immense wing power IA
the tiny stormy petrol: It belongs to
every sea. and although SO frail zap
parentiy). 1t breasts the utmost fury
o. the storm. Swimming with inered.
ibie velocity the troughs OF the waves
and gliding rapidly over their snowy
crests. petrelB have been obaerye1
1000 miles from nearest land.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

Sim Wilkinson has two uaf'e
smart boys" remarked nrs. Corr
srl. One OF 'cn he's giiEs to toss =
learnt to paint: they say he puts =
of atmosphere la his work"
Mandy. ain. you th!nkin' aaoa' :
other boy
Tits brothsrg. 8.
Yes. The ono that learnt % 4
the cornut. Washington Star.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

Farmer Sprouts Stop thur. wa
- goln' With them ehlrken8s
Eraasus Ptnehsr OATS al rsasl
boss. Ill bring 'stn back oar asael
10 EinsEai research il dun ssnaFa q
dc language oh chickens. al We rssa
dem very much.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25
TnE FIELD OF HONOR.
BLOOD WAS NECESSARY TO
WIPE OUT INSULT.
The Defeat of the Frenchmsn May
Yet Lead 20 war-He Was the Idol
OF the Impetuous People of the
French Republic.

FTER having re-
ceived at least q
score of challenges
from as many Ital-
ian officers of var
led ranks to meet
them one at q time
upon the blood
stained field Of
honor, Prince Hen
ri d'orleans. the
French explorer.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25
THE PIERCES

and TO better facilitate her movements
concluded 20 dress in male attire. pass
ing herself OF as a boy. They reached
Columbia in this way without creating
suspicion. but there the constable saw
through her disguise and locked both
Of them up. Pierce on the charge Of
absconding with a female and Mrs.
Pierce for masqueradlng in mems
clothes
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

Prince Henri's name has been con-
stantIy in the mouths of the Paris pub
lie since he started on his journey TO
the home of the negus, some eight
months ago. The first announcement
OF his proposed trip aroused a storm OF
abuse from the Italians, who chose TO
believe that he was lending aid to their
enemies. There were a number OF
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25
DRESSED M MALE ATTIRE.


wr@@paMx ~ - Fsers@a-
James Dewitt Pierce. - wears ola.
ana his wife. one year younger. both
OF BroOklyn. \. T., are in the county
SAN al Lancaster. Pa. because the
woman was foRna BY Columbia con-
stable dressed in male attire The sso-
" they give is thar the woman Is the
daughter Of Joseph 4. Jarvis. a dealer
IN tobacco at Clinton and Water
streets. Brooklyn. who objected 70 the
girl marrying Pierce. but whose OBJ
5ections were ignored Pierce met mis-
fortune after misfortune. and finally
determined 10 beat his way 10 Florida.
where he thought he could get a Job.
His wife decided TO accompany him.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25
AN HOUR In A CIRCUS,
now ar LOOKS m THE DRESS
ING ROOM.


USY bees are what
the women per-
formers Of a circus
appear in the tent
allotted TO them as
a dressing room,
The active life OF
the ring does not
AFFECT their indus
trious habits. In
deed. it may only
intensity them. for
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25
rho sIla-sammsr Rs.,.

..e .he ksssx
time is here ~
w hen souls =.
work dls,f.s...'s
With a :.
10 interisrs,
Their glad ~.
iion rest
From ali hIs ss,r
the city. druass
Win HE llas...,
away
And eighty . ss,s
miles win srssss
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

a school teacher lately put tho q~sr.
ton; What ID tho highest form Of
animal lifsf" "The giraifsi. "a.
sponded bright member Of the ols,s
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25
OUR BUDGET OF Fun
SOME GOOD JOKES. oRlc,s.
AND SELECTED. ~

rhe c''orsa iaa's'aaar. EIsas. :. !.
Eject OF seisatins Research a.
chickea coops--A Legal Lam,.
q s1ia-samnsr Rest.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

AFascinatfnx Danger.
Helm going TO kiss you now.
She-At your peril. ! always striks
back,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

accepted the Italian Prince Of Tourin-
Subsequent poor showing on the Held
of honor" has dishonored the French
man.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25
when ~ shows.

yisitor--The natives down he's :
seem TO DO very ambitious. .a.ssI
Georgian--Don't, eh7 Youo y rshg|
cr see one when greenbottle ny w. ~
on the back OF his neck. --Phiiau'
North American.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

when They're Bscomlns Al
soxey-why are those things
widows wear called weeds
Knoxey--Because they sprlDsy -
and choke the grief. --plttsbure -
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-09-24

and fed. Sheriff White, who hap
pened to be at Bliss, was notified at
daylight and proceeded to investi-
gate. He discovered the tracks of
two horses headed for Glover Creek
and took up their trail, which led
him to Alkali Ike's abode and
where he found Isaac in bed. In
his search of the premises, the
sheriff found a vest with the back
cut out that was exactly fitted by
the mask taken from the robber.
The sheriff arrested Ike and landed
him in the Shoshone Jail for safe
keeping. The real name of the
robber is not known, but he has
been in this locality for some time
and claimed to be a cattle buyer
from Kansas City. 1t matters but
little what his name may be, as he
is positively identified.
GrOvlor
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-09-24
Attest,
Hagerman, Sept, 81, 1897,

AAAS@A43 ~ RN3 ~ AONa
J. S. Hunt is greatly troubled
with a sore eye.
The Sand Springs dredge is at
work again, the cases against it
having been settled.
Hagerman has new blacksmith
and judging by his tools, of his own
make, he is a good one.
Frank Anthony, the tree man,
is in the valley accompanied by
his son who acts as his private
secretary and driver.
Last week we spoke OF band Of
cattle that had been stolen off the
range. Their trail was found and
followed to the Sawtooth range, at
which place the cattle were aban-
doned as the pursuit was getting
too hot. The cattle were all recov-
cred but the rustlers escaped, for
the time being.
Bliss had a first class sensation
last wednesday night, or rather
Thursday morning, about 2 o'clock
Just after a night freight had pull
ed out, a masked man entered the
telegraph Office, which is also used |
as freight, express and ticket Office,
presenting a revolver at the head
Of the agent demanded such cash as
be had on hand. The agent real
izing that the drop was on him, at
once forked over the funds, but
his chance, he grasped
5he robbers revolver with one hand
md his mask with the other which (
,urned the tables and he compelled ,
lim to return the cash. He also
recognized the robber as one Alkali
Ike, who has been stopping over at s
Clover Greek. The operator, not {
,eing used to being held up, was a
title ratified, and the robber made t
dash for liberty and escaped in c
he darkness5, mounted his horse i