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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-03-26
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Intense excitement prevails at Ell.
celsi0r. small Pennsylvania mining
hamlet. oyer the assertion OF postmast-
er Glowa. and other residents, sub
startiated by their affidavits. 10 the ef-
fec. that Lucas Hamlak. m injured
mfoe worker, had been shipped from
the Miners hospital al Ashland In m
Ice box before be was dead. The sign
err OF the affidavit swear that when
they opened the ice box at Homiaks
home his toes twitched violently. his
boiy was still warm and they could
feel the moisture Of his breath on their
be eds. They admit that he did not re.
coger consciousness. but declared he
Tired for FIVE minutes after the box had
b zen opened. Homiak's friends be.
l.eve il was case Of suspended ANNA.
slon. and that the ice which was pack
VI around the body had the effect OF re
rtoring respiration. The hospital au-
'horities. however. declare that
Iomiak was surely dead when placed
n the Ice box for shipment.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-03-26
JOHNNY LAW"


The Queer Tennessee Law TO Prevents
Flirting with Schoolgirl
There IS no queerer legislative va
gary on the statute books OF any of the
states than what is known as the
Johany law" passed by the last Ten
nessee assembly. and now being en-
forced In that state, says the New Or
leans Times-Democrat. The law was
passed. We are sorry TO have to say.
for the restraint and humiliation Of
juvenile lovers. as IL sparkling the
girls" had not been a recognized and
altogether legitimate pastIme with the
youthful section OF the male popula-
ton from the days OF Father Adam
until now. Here Is the Johnny law"
Of Tennessee: AN act for the protec-
ton Of boarding schools and colleges
for females and the principals and in
mates thereof. Section l. Be ii enact
ed by the general assembly OF the
state of Tennessee. That hereafter II
shall be unlawful for any person or
persons TO willfuIly and unnecessarily
interfere with. disturb. or in any way
1-1-1NA[N AA-C RGR4Ao Vi any SE1OOt VI
college for females in this state. or the
principals or teachers in charge OF
them, while on any public road or
street. or In any building or structure.
or on the school premises; nor shall
any communication be had for such
purpose with such pupils or any of
them, either orally or In writing, or
by signs or otherwise; and IT shall be
unlawful for any person to enter upon
any such school or college premises.
except on business, without first hay-
ing obtained permission from the prfn-
cipal in charge Of same: and every per-
son guilty Of either of said offenses
shall be deemed guilty OF a misde-
/ mean0r and on conviction thereof
shall pay fine Of not less than IS nor
more than $50 for each offense on first
conviction: and upon second and sub
seGuent conviction OF a like offeuse
shall pay a fine OF not less than $40
and not more than $50 and be i'm
prisoned at the discretion OF the court
In the county Jail not less than ten nor
more than thirty days. Section 2. BE
Il further enacted. That It shall be un-
lawful for any person or persons TO
loiter, wander. stand or sit upon the
public roads, streets. alleys sidewalks
or other places or to frequently and
unnecessarily pass along the same in
such manner and with intent TO an
noy, vex or disturb the owners or oc-
cuDants OF premises used for school or
college purposes for education Of fe-
males. Any person violating the sec
ond section shall be deemed guilty and
shall be fined and punished as in the
first section. Passed on March IT..
| 1877"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-03-26
soelsty.s second. hand ne,,,,,,o..

New York society. Of the kind that il
allied the upper crust. seems to Bio
Just now engaged in the deiectable Job
II reinstating IN the company OF decent
young men and women certain discard
I'd. cast-off and divorced damsels. some
" them OF international notoriety. It
seems to be thought only necessary for
the furnishing Of these furnished repu-
tations to bring their owners into a
public function to some milIionaire'g
residence. to invite a minister. or a
bishop and after the dinner 10 publiah
a list Of the guests. Then everybody
is expected to forget the past. TO hide
the family skeleton and to toss into oh.
liyion the scandalous record Of dishon.
or. Just how much mischief NAV re.
suit from this peculiar plan Of reinatat.
Ing private virtue by the process Of
public exhibition. we must leave for the
future to measure. --Leslle's Weekly.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-03-26

repentant. He sent for two ministers
Of the gospel and told them he had mt
long to live. He asked them 70 pray for
him. which they did. He was conscious
when he died, and spoke quietly to Afr.
Frantz, who was the only friend OF the
many who professed great friendship
for him to be at his bedside when the
summons came.
Telegraph messages were received
from Mount Vernon. ILL.,, from Berry, .
widow, who asked that his sffecfs be
held, saying she would r-iv. al the
earliest possible moment ID take pos-
session Of them and the body. Dis
patches were also received from attor-
neys representing the widow to the eff
feet that they, too, would come on to
render her any legal assistance requir-
ed.
From all accounts the life Of this
strange man. his profiigaey and ex-
travagance, is almost without compare
son. Not since the day Of Coal Oil
Johnny" has money been made the in
strument Of such insane abuse al the
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-03-26

q grove Red and white striped tents
were enclosed by the canvas walls. in
the innsrmost was she herself The
tag-rag encourage OF native rank en-
eirrisd her A seedy sepoy or so. with
shzkos over their tied-up heads. and
old. unloaded flint muskets. stood
about There was q rush of cattle and
peasants down the road. dust in clouds.
and a cry OF The elephant" The
RANGES currish hirelings left her. Mola
Bukish leveled all opposing obstacles,
and stood before the miserable princess
herself. The slave girls had hidden
themselves The old lady fed TO her
from behind II. and put her 10 death.
He Toasted on a heap Of cakes which
had been prepared for the shrines OF
the holy city. A Brahmin crept in to
see what the fate of his mistress had
been Mola seized him and destroyed
him. and lung him on the road. where
his body was seen by my informant.
On the twenty-seventh the fit subsid-
ed. and Mola Bukish walked into his
stables at Ramnuggur. the fort of his
master. near Benares. glad to nave ais
wounds attended to. He had been a
week on the loose-had killed twenty
persons and wounded others. and had
destroyed great deal of property.
Morals to stories are dull appendages;
but ] surely may say such an occur
renee would create some excitement in
the neighborhood Of Primrose Hin. a
tot touj0urs-
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-03-26
a can.asterou. Pair.

Can / see the lady OF the house p,
asked the canvasser with candor.
Yes she replied. candidly. "you can.
II you are not a political candidate. ;,
How can you?" said he. mo. mad.
am. am selling can opener which
can't be beat. It can open any car
that can be opened by any can opener
and any can can be opened by this can
opener that can be opened by any can
opener, and II you can show mo n can
] can" What can't" cried abe. II
wish ! had cannon and BET you.d
canter." Then she slammed the doc
In his face. --Philadelphla Bulletin.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-03-26
forum. which Berry so. hold Of laAs

fortune which Berry got hold OF ia~s
June.
Few persons know who he was. how
he got the money he nung to the winds.
or lust the exact amount Of bis Tor
tune. He made his debut on startieu
world June Q. 1897, In the little town
Of Salem. Ill His appearance and mis-
conduct were the signal for an ACTIVITY
In the telegraph Offices which has never
ceased since he paid a bootbiack 70 TOT
shine" and gave eabman S25 Tor
driving him half an hour. lie married
Miss Sadie Miller in Mount Vernon anu
drove her on the wedding tour" 10
Salem behind horse for which he PAID
$4,000. He took the whole main moor
OF the hotel at Salem and scattered
money about with an extravaganza that
astounded people.
Berry gave out that his father Al
Governsyille. N. ". his old home. haa
died and had left him $1,000, 900. he
announced that he would spend II all
but 500, 900. That sum he would retain
for his old age. How much he really
had no one but himself ever knew. bas
II ID fact that he spent thousands ana
never. even to the day OF his death.
seemed In want
He soon grew weary OF his wife aea
deserted her. His mother-ln-law snsd
him for his board bill. and he was ar
rested. When he got out OF jail he went
TO St. Louis. and his career there v -
something the staid and conservative
inhabitants Of the city were shocked 70
behold. On one occasion he was robbed
OF all he had In ST. Louis and awoks
next morning In indianapolis without
a penny. But soon he was once mt'fe
spending money as Of old. He was 81
ways very drunk.
From Indianapolis he slowly drifted
to Paducah. where his life OF debaufh-
cry was cut short. but whether by en-
accident or whether he fell victim 81
robbers no one will ever know. as the
police have absolutely no elew TO work
upon. This strange creature vas q
tramp himself before he fell heir 70 nj
million. or whatever sum he 80 sudden
~ acquired. The people near Saleta
and Mount Vernon had treated ham
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-03-26

WAS without tasks, Of great slzs. ana
af what amateurs call beautiful points,
sEznch with tiger. trained and traeanle.
hue credited from the first known OF
him with an uncertain temper on
the 18th Of the month he took part IN
an expedition Into the Jungle peitsd
n wounded tiger into q ravtne Win
ebCdz TIL the brute charged and ras-
tened On his ear. thsa got his foe De-
tween his legs. and kicked him from
hznd-fnot To forefoot and back again
TIN he was done for On the 18th ne
carried some Of the party. including
two ladies'. for an outing. nothing IN
usual being observable In his manner,
except q rather excited rivalry with
horse which was eantering by his side
On arriving in camp. he vas fed as
usual. by female hands. and his aree-
fatton hundred OF having his biscuit
paE actually into his mouth He had.
however. about him rather a menageris
smell. for which q bath in neignbor-
ing river was prescribed In perfect
peace Of mind an retired TO rest But
a. midnight came the cry. ~Mola Buksh
has killed his mah0ufy This was
true. but Il was generally thought the
ACT was accidental The parczysms
had cone On him about 2 a m He
ar once tore himself loose and went
IN search Of his second attendant This
Uzn was puriOsner Of grain, insttsn-
tive and cruel. and greatly detesIsd by
4rx4 h5n Han
Ely were sleeping side by side under q
tree. zhrUuAed In their eoTerIets, as the
manner Of the country Is Mola knelt
On his enemy and killed him. and. per-
hzps. in attempting 70 rise, slipped On
70 the uzhcut, who was > drunkarf,
and not likely to be easily awakened.
Or 70 think Of rolling aside AZ any
rate. some hours afrerward, when the
animal returned and saw the bodies,
he only looked down az that Of the ma
kcuE- but seized the other and tossed
Il hEther and thIrher.
All was alarm. naturally. In the
camp Cots were sla1g up in the
trsss-One. fortunately. . banian-and
the ladies and children put in compare
tive safety. Morning was anxiousiy
booked for. When IL came. however.
the coast Was clear. Mola Bukzh was
passing his time in wrecking q village
AZ little distance, unrooHng houses
and plunfering the sweetmeats and
grain The other elephants had been
driven into the jungle The men were
armed and vigiIant. the servants on
the watch As 10 alarm was given. .
forced march vas determined on. and
III the whole party set for an encamp-
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-03-26
LARGEST SAFE IN THE woaLp.
One Buiit by m English Firm ~ Feet
High and T3 Feet Wide.

The highest, If not actually the lars-
est, safe IN the world has just been
constructed in Liverpool by a well
known safe manufacturing firm for 4
bank in Scotland. 1t is a steel struc.
ture, quite as big az many cottage.
or even house. II is built in two
stories. and Is in height rather moro
than II feet. Its other measurements
are: Depth. Is feet; width, 10 feet. The
whole ia divided off into rooms or
chambers OF fair size. This enormous
safe il to stand in large room, it's
bottom resting on steel girders. Il IL
believed that this kind of safe is i'm
mensely superior to chambers or vaults
built OF stone, having fireproof and
burgIar-proof doors, because all such
vaults can be undermined, as has ac-
tually happened in more than one in
stance. AS this safe stands free of the
ground, IT Is, Of course. quite impos-
sible that It can be entered by any
process OF undermining without detec-
ton.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-03-26

must, 50 hunted up some remedies Tor
myself, and finally happened on DIR. VII.
iiams' Pink Pills for Pale People asked
some OF my nelghbors about ths nsdleine,
for ii had been used BY several persons in
the community, and they recommended il
very highly. IpFocufed . box. The pills
helped ma right away, and l continued
taking them. | commenced taking then
last fall, and flashed taking tbs sixth bog
. few months ago am not bothered sith
the rheumatism now,--ths medielns has
cured mo. lean uacst certainly recommend
DR. Williams Pink Pills for Pals People
These pills are not only good for Fhea'
natisfn, but are valuable for amy disease
that arises from Impoverished, or lad
blood. They do sor oct on this bowels
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-03-26

ment ten miles OF. This was reached
in safety. but the elephant was soon in
pursuit, upset the eameIs, loads and
ali. on the road; flung to right and left
the burdens deserted by the flying
coolies. caught up two unhappy Iinger-
ers and killed them both, and pounded
away over the hiII-stones with mad
ness in his head and unnatural actiy-
ity Of oyerheated excitement in Ills
Limbs The anxious friends were seat
ed on trunks, watching thslr growing
encampment. when the Shut arose:
"MoIa Is comingr'
And, sure enough. headIong down a
steep pitch. Just descended With every
caution by the party, swung into view
the reckless mammoth. az IL the fends
were close behind him. That was a
moment, indeed Wives, ayahs and
children were hurried to trsss scarcely
Of adequate height. and ths men and
the servants took their pIaces for de-
Tense. beside them. But mel shall
certainly name him-wig<am Money.
magistrate Of Mirzapur, advanced on
the little plain before the tents alone
10 meet the approaching brute. He
received Mola Bukgh at fifty yards
with his first barrel. and the ball
struck the center Of the forehead. This
stopped him, and second made him
turn toward the hill. .se was pursued
on horseback, and Though he doubled
round and again Apr ,ached the tents.
he remembered his lesson; and. in
deed, though he dogged the hurried
marches Of the partv, appearing sud-
denly and causing great alarm, for the
next day or two he seemed 10 have a
dread OF coming quite close.
The distances ne Travelled were
scarcely credible: BY light and in the
dark Il was one excited and destruc-
tive raid. without exhaustion and with
out repose. He tore on the roofs, he
tore up wheat. ne devoured OF seat
tered the contehts of shops.
The villagers -men and women, chill
dren and old people-fed before him.
He invaded two other sporting camps
besides the one he was at first attach
ed to, tossing the equipments about,
maddening the horses, and at times
surprising some unfortunate attend
ant.
One of MS last feats was this. A
rance OF high birth was on pilgrim
age 10 Benares. Sra r-ar oncamped in
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-03-26
: VIGOROUS sArrLn.
WON tAs ssv Era, Gvssnsburs, Ind

me following ID . straightforward state
n sut OF fscsa BY veteran of the late war
No oomrads viii need further proof than
thsir friends own words, as here given.
SQUIRE john Castor, VI Viewpoint. Ind, n
the narrator, and an honest, respected citi-
SEN he Is too. tie said ~ have been
troubled with rheurnatis In all my joints,
evsr aimee W emit TO the war. IL was brought
On by nay exposure there. IL came ON me
gradually, and kept getting worse until l
was unable to do any work. tried several
physiclsns, but they did mo no good. They
ssid my trouble was rheumatism resulting
in disease OF the heart, and that there " ~
NO cure for II. Nevertheless had lived and
not Intend to die, simply because they said
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-03-26

Paducah. KY. few mornings ago. The
immediate cause of his death was
badly crushed ankle. superinduced by
life OF debauchery seldom il ever be-
fore eQualed. and further aggravated
by the fact that he absolutely refused
proper surgical or medical treatment.
James Berry arrived in Paducah short
ly before New Years day. He gained
great notoriety by his lavish scattering
of money to the deckhands or the beat
when he arrived at the wharf. The
people of the city had heard OF the
millionaire tramp" and when he
registered at the hotel many curious
eyes watched 10 see what new freak OF
generosity or recklessness he wocld
display. The man carefully avoided
such people. He commenced drinking
heavily. and only those OF the poorer
class with whom he came in contact re-
ecived the benefit of his profigacy. He
Was supplied with huge roll OF money;
handsome diamonds adorned his shirt
front and hands. He threw money over
bars OF the various saloons In town
with an extravaganza which astounded
the beneficiaries. Everybody within
call was welcome 10 step up to the bar
and drink with him. During his frat
night there he went out on the street
and rounded up passers-by as COWBOYS
round up cattle on the prairie. These
he drove into the nearest saloon. ard
throwing a handful OF money on the
bar insisted all should stay and drink
It up"
The next morning he discovered a
number OF tramps near the city. He
brought them all into town. where he
/ fed them with a champagne dinner.
/ Then he drove them out again to con-
/ tinue their wanderings. but not until
he had supplied each with substantial
/ sum OF money. His career OF dissipa-
ton was cut short on the following day.
/ Early on the morning OF Dec. 81 he was
found lying on the frozen ground along
| side a small bridge. His left leg. near
the ankle. was terribly crushed and he
/ was almost frozen. He was taken TO
: the hospital, but he refused TO allow the
/ surgeons to remove his clothing 10
/ properly diagnose his injuries. With
his trousers rolled up to the knee he
submitted to a painful operation. re-
fusing any other opiate than copious
/ draughts Of whisky. He had a revolver
/ in his pocket and threatened to kill
anyone who should attempt 10 remove
i bis clothing. None dared to oppose
him until two Of his friends William
Laiehinser OF CentraIia and L. !. F'rantz
/ Of 0narga. IlI-came to see him.
Laichinger persuaded him to undress.
l and those who expected to find untold
wealth In his pockets were disappoint-
H ed. He had less than $500 with him.
The manner in which Berry received
his injuries has never been learned The
police hint at foul play and have been
working along on that line TO discover
IL possible who his assailants were.
/ Berry would not talk Of his wander
| ings on that night. and little Roadway
could be made by the police.
/ A few days before his death Berry
/ became impressed with the idea that he
\ was soon TO die. He ceased his almost
continual calls for whisky. A serious
/ ness oyercame him, which seemed to
/ change his entire nature. He became
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-03-26

Forty-one students 49,
missed from Stamford n.,s essa =
ifornis. for inferiorlty IN so,l.a my, o.
immortality and drinking ~. = ssk
The Berlin Anti-Alcoho,,s
0ermany. has presented / !. lssA
Dr. bosas. minister Of socl.., oia I
educational and medical ss.'.. a'ls,I
Ing for temperance sdaea,ios ! -
schools. y v
A decision has been MA. .
York that hard cider IL / lios.' = q, ~ :
the meaning Of the Rainss ~ ,sa. sl'as
law. and . citizen Of carm., 49, Y y
county. has been fined 700 =. 's'aaa
hard cider without liquor ,,s n .s'll
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-03-26
SlOO To Any Man.
WILL PAY 500 Foa ANY ca''
or weakness IN Mes rhsy r'ss' 2
Fstt 20 Care

An Omaha Company places e. n mar
time before the public . MAs ,s.s xsrfgss
NEWT for the cure of Lost iiaiiss ~. ~ 4
and Sexual Weakness. and hss'. - ~
Life Force In old and young asslas o.
worn.out French remedy ss lth
Phosphorus or other harmful n ~ ID N
q wospEnvuL THEATsksf--mas,srs slsx
sffects-posifsss In its ours. 80 ~ 80 ss
who arc suffering from wsa a.as,s ~
blixhts their life, causing tbss III Nsf
physical suffering peculiar y 70 vrpICAb
hood should write 10 the ~ a 49,, { Omaha
COMPANY, No. spil Range b'oe s.iisoalay
Nsb.. and they will send yen dsss,st
FREE, = valuable paper on tnes ss Meet
and positive proofs OF their truv ~ho hzst
TsstTwxkT. Thousands Of ms ssss reslofsd
lost all hope Of cure, ere pea's
by them to q perfect oofldIi'o ~. bs isiss
This MAGICAL TREATMENT ny, thsy VII
at home under their directions, 2. i 81 sbs
pay railroad fare and hotel bills ~. Y Il tbsg
prefer 70 20 TO there for trea s.lsis rsabs;
Tail to cure. They are peries',f ree CsfA
have no Free Prescriptions, fbey hsss
Free SampIs, or g. O. D. fake. - 70 cuis
t250. 900 capital, and gustsnsssys very tal'
every case they treat or reiubas sorosjfsd .
lar or their charges may pe ~ cure y
4 bank 20 be paid to them w'e'
sfferted. Write them To-Day -
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-03-26
WIZ tho Aspen shaIee..

The CULVER OF the aspen leaves Is due
to the fact Of the leaf stalk being fnt
on the sides and 80 thin about the
middle that the slightest breath Of
wind sets all the leaves wagging hori.
aontally. A single leaf plucked off and
taken by the end Of the leaf stalk be-
tween the thumb and forefnger adj
mirably illustrates the popularity Of
the aspen.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-03-26
The Doubtful POINT.

First suburbanite (bitteriy)-rm
blest II think the average cook win
ever get to heaveni Second suburban'
lte--Don't know; but It's very question.
able whether she'll be willing ~ az.
after she does get there. Puck.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-03-26

Conservative fnysssars can largely Increase
shsAf income By piseiax sheir accounts Ia my
hAnfa fwehty ge4Fs VI Wall ssFwes expert
srer, 10 addision 10 FeiiApEs INSIDE tsRoeaA-
rfos, enables Es& 70 advise you most stteeesss
rullT Write Tor parsae9laFs whten HFs
Interesting TO tAsHs having u1Sa9F 10 snSsst
gnAaias hr1Mrs tngrasnsns tfO&ss ~ Wall
sSrees. New Yerk CITY.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-03-26

We might all do moro than VIC have done
And not bs a whit shs worse
IL never Was loving that empsled abs hears,
Nor giving that empsisd the purse.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-03-26

John got 20 discouraged about himAuis
that he went 10 the doctor 10 know che
worst. DID he srs tho lnsarmasloni Yea;
she doctor told him his bill was siTs.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-03-26

I'm suro your wtfs's kuowtssigs az mar
hamentaFy iaw i limited. on, no: ahc
has bsrn speaker 81 Tbs house Tor Is Years
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-03-26
TRAMP KlNGnIS DEAD
JAMES BERRY RAN THE LIMIT
OF DEBAucHERY.


/ l. LII o N A l II u
Tramp" Berry has
reached the limit OF
the pace that kills.
With only one
friend at his bed
side of the many
who had profited
by his recklessness
In money matters.
he breathed bis last
at the hospital In
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-03-26

J. Fresh Does ash siist s,,s...,
bralni Philosopher psrAax n Nh Y
going fishing inyigOrases lbs lnss ~ 81, =
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-03-26
MOLA BUKSR.

OLA BrKSH b.
langesa u tie Ma
harzia q Renaress
and WAS lent By
hsm one January
Co n small shooting
party IN South
Mfxapur. consist
ing Of three gentle
men two Of whom
had their wives
and children de