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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21
nrErLg.s Eys a cAMEaA.
ynsect's Cornea Has Been Employed ara
= Photographic Lens.


From the Cincinnati Enquirer; Thou
sands of years before the inyepsise
genius OF men discovered the muit1old
mysteries of photography and worked
out the problem of the lens the nttie
beetle was carrying round with him q
snap camera OF the most unique and
interesting character. This camera was
provided with at least 100 Photographic
lenses. each perfect and In natures m
est working fettle. All know that the
beetle has the curious projecting eye
very similar to the sort one sometimes
sees In man himself, The eye Is large
and round, or almost so. II can hardly
be called perfect sphere. for Il y
slightly convex In shape. Such insects
have eyes called compound, formed not
of one lens. but of several hundreds.
set side by side. like cells in honey
comb. DIR. Allen of England, the "a,
nous scientist as well as physician. took
the cornea of the eye Of beetle aud
employed II In place OF the usual photo
graphic lens Of the camera used for
making photographs OF microscopic OBJ
Jects. A silhouette Of a head was pasted
on piece Of round glass and a lamp
placed behind it. A Photographic dry
plate was exposed 10 the light coming
through the beetles eye from the sill
houette and developed in the usual
manner. The resulting mnltlgraph was
circular and contained several hundred
Images Of the profile one. indeed. for
each facet Of the eye II seems reason
ably clear that insects form their Judg
ments OF distance from such multiple
images. depending upon the power o.
each facet TO refract light rays. The
nearer the object the greater would be
the area covered BY the images on the
retina.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

Since Ahab said to Elijah, art thou
he that troubleth Israeli" wrong-doers
have not been slow to accuse prophets
and reformers Of being disturbers OF
the peace. One Of the reforming agen-
eies of Chicago is Hull House." The
ward boss now threatens to drive out
OF his Jurisdiction this aid to better
living and purer government. He
strikes at the settlement as hostile to
his political interests. and not popular
with his boys" The boss is good
enough to say that the expulsion OF
the reformers will not be through VIC
lence but by the sentiment of the peo-
pie" OF course Hull House will con-
tinue Its beneficent work, but what a
testimony to the degradation of ward
politics that center OF disinterested
benevolence should be regarded as
pest-house.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21
SHE SCARED THE BURGLAR.
san Francisco Woman Who Put . Mid
night sHarauder TO Flight.

SAN Francisco Woman Who Put Mid
night Marauder 10 Flight.
Mrs. Charles Stackhouse Is a plucky
San Francisco woman. who is neither
afraid OF a revolver, nor does she fire
It on haphazard when called to face a
sudden emergency. Her husband Is a
marine engineer. and. being often abb
sent from home for days at time. he
had instructed his wife in the use OF o
revolver. cautioning her that. should Il
ever happen that the home was In
yaded by burglars. she should not hesl-
tate to use the weapon, and use 1t
promptly. When awakened at 1 O'Clock
one morning last week by the sound OF
stealthy steps on the front stairway OF
her fat. she remembered her husbands
caution and seized the weapon, which
was hidden under her pillow. and
rushed to the head OF the stairs. The
burglar was not ten feet away. Level
ing the revolver at the intruder. Mrs.
Stackhouse ordered him to halt and
throw up his hands. The tone in which
the order was given appraised the burg
lar of the fact that he had to deal
with resolute woman. He lost no
time in obeying her command. Mrs.
Stackhouse thereupon ordered him 10
leave the premises and not to return
on pain Of death The burglar. glad to
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

There is no man living who does not
want workingmen to have every good
hing to which they aspire The diff
.ulty is that nobody yet sees how it can
BE- realized" This statement. made in
recent address. seems TO combine
right sentiment with good sense In
austrial society is moving along an un-
Tied path. 1t viii find the righs way.
.or right viii ultimately prevail. We
shall have need OF patience with each
other and Of all our wits But where
heres good will. there Is sure to
some good way.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

What are the young people made of
nowadays that they dread poverty so
nuch2 Are not youth and health and
sufficiency for absolute needs. riches
enough? Does romance count for moth
ing In these days Of mammonz Riches
lake to themselves wings and fee away,
and. as matter of fact and of stats
lies, those marriages which, from a
worldly point Of view. seem most desir-
sble. often turn out disappointing.
while the young couple who begin life
With modest wishes and simple require
nents are apt in their middle life to
oask In the sunshine Of prosperity.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

Miss Catharine Scott, the only girl
evangelist in this country, has been at
tracing considerable attention in Phil
adelphia Of late, where she has been
holding revival meetings in the Pres
byterian churches.
Miss Scott is only % years Of age
and enjoys the distinction of being the
first woman who has ever been per-
mitted TO preach in the Presbyterian
churches of the Quaker city.
She IL a remarkably magnetic talk
er, and holds her audience with ease.
while the religious influence she appar-
emily exerts over the crowd Ia remark
able, as Is evidenced by the large num-
bers Of converts at all her meetings.
When Miss Scott was asked the other
day to furnish particulars regarding
her career, and to tell why she became
an evangelist, she said:
Il was born in the suburbs OF Glas-
gov. Scotland, in 1876 My grand Ia
Their on my fathers side was farmer
in the north of Scotland, and he was
recognized throughout the country az
being one Of the most Cody men of
his time. My mother comes from one
Of the oldest country families in Wigh-
tonshire. Scotland, and from her have
the blood OF the old Scottish covenant
ers in my veins. was converted at a
very early age and after finishing my
education. I, with my parents. came
to America four years ago. Being
brought up in the Presbyterian church
from childhood, we united with the
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

In the course of the building q =
arch bridge for Enr0peaa rassu
Ilus. II became necessary 70 lsxss 90
clear a track along the bottom q :
river for considerable dissanes ~
ingenious method ~ doing tbs -
adopted. A heavy Iron bar Wa ~
pended by ropes and ehains ALIASES Z
either end and fastened 70 txc ssaa
built on the catamasan pfinsipis -
supports coming up bctween shs W
sections Of the csssmarau- Az s's<''M
device was connected with shs y.
which was lowered until 4 tcafhsa y
river bed. The boats were mossa ~.
~ forward. Whenever the par 49, -
an obstacle which threw y ca ~
tho horizontal, tbs electric es'' r."
warning. then By means Of soaaa'as
poiea the obstruction was ioea~
when II was easily removed. Th's - ..
od was continued sill a pain sssa 4.
feet wide and the full Length 9 =
space required was clear o. oosaa
lions less than four inches 70 a'aAr
tar
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

Bethesda Presbyterian church Of Phila-
deIphia.
a number of the ladies' OF the
church, seeing my strong desire to be-
come an evangelist. became very much
interested in me. and they sent me to
Col. Fl. II. Hadley, in New York city.
! remained in his great mission on East
Forty-second street for some time, and
after spending an enjoyable time with
MIN in his great work, / came back to
Philadelphia. God helping me 70 come
out as an evangelist in the Presbv-
terrain church. AS the church never
had been open to women before, / knew
the battle would be hard one. went
and saw number of ministers and
they did not seem very willing to let
me in, but I held on. and one bright
day DR.. Wilbur Chapman OF Bethany
mission (Mr. John Wanamaker'sl sent
for me to come and address an enor-
nous meeting.
X went, and the Sunday scboo,
building was packed That was my
beginning. The first man in Philadel-
phia to open his pulpit to me was Or.
Andrew Jackson Sullivan, OF Trinity
Presbyterian church, and / held :
weeks meetings with him last January
and on my last Sunday the church was
packed to OVERLOOKING. and many souls
were brought from darkness into light
from his church. have since been in
other Presbyterian churches in phfla-
delphia, and have always been favor
ably received"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21
WHY SHE RsroRmrc
The Aisra c,es1 ssas o. !. !.
nassia.

nassis.
I've quit smuggling sanl...s i.
good old lady who Ii proae 4 ee., I.
her conscience ard look uyoa Il. ~ 81.
of men as the cutgrowth Il s.sss,.
iudgmens and Of political psi's,,s.
says The Detroit Free Press III /,
set M laess and Iewslry sns ~ NJ, 81
goods for less money ID tAs r,enIsl's 4
o. Canada than ! can here i rsr.,s n /.
a. my right 10 do 20. nut a. s..s,s
saes with the revenue ozes.s ~.
them watehfnl Of me aud nov 4 Is,
shopping ON this side rasAss AR l.
subjected % the Annoyance a tAes, =.
yelilance. has gradually xscws s.
70 the habit Of getting asy sslhs -.
ens. seal goods and dlam0ads ID VIA.
soF. 10 fsek. | bought asasly sssr.
shinE over there that could res !. 7.
reduction and eoneesl ahoas my ssssss
One aftsgHoon when mas thew / .sssi
tbs daintisst and pretsisss aaa eksar4s.
little alarm clock that tad svss ssss
We nsedsd such an artleis Ia H. Acsm
and. after being assured shas Il sus
good tlmeksep.r and 10 - ssssrAA
upon 20 wake ns at any dssirsd .szk
1 bought II, Al that time hsssis xxs
. good deai larger than We wsaf sAss
nnw and l had no trouble ID s0ssaL
lns my purchase also had asess aY
person several articles d silsnwarssA
cured a. bargain. and hsaasital H.
tls dlamoud ring for i fasasssx nIsse
The Canadian officials II me lssaAsx
know the and h0wed pleasantly. 0a
this aide felt perfectly ss<ars ~
cause had been engaged III lndissta&i
smuggling Tor years and 10 css 81
ever asked me question. Al sss-
pad TO she deck ons % ths asfessm
lifted bis hat and began 10 sxAnIrs ~
basket Of some poor somaa sho ga
landing. Out % curiosity | awAiEsd ~
result. but right In tAs mldH u sss
Investigation there was 4 bur-r-r ssd 1
whlr.F-r.r that made me faint NJ
alarm clock had proclaimed Isss1 !
waa caught rrdhAndsd. ard thsf ~
they we're letting me CT sasF vhsa
they eounscatsa The goods THAT'S 10
only reason that ceased 70 zasa-
gle
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21
today 7os, $50 sers, !, =.

To-Day 7os,ssa scres q, lana -,
cer the act Of Aug. 70, IA 1' g.
sists OF the acres that form s'. 4, saltA ~.
s sss'. az points wAsr = =. asa'ss
eminent no longer eonslss.s ~ 81.
sary 20 maintain army nos,s ' = assst
e - ,and e scattered through 1ssla
Montana. North Dakota e.. sseofssa.
u,ah and Wyoming. or, s,a nales
oiil which has been .llscusssss 'asil' "
yiaed that all this lana ma . ss's ~
thrown open to free en,,. saaa'a y
clause making this possible g. ~ "
:. ~ %. out Of the measure before !, !, - g,
= .ns senate y Is no, liAsly a., y. 's
military reservation VIM ~. ~ = ~
20 settlement otherwise thss N, !. ap's
enaSs. Much q I, has been eos 4 p.,'
and as a rule Uncle sam's ,sss S''s'sa
locations are the test Il /. $3.50, sa'N.'s
LIST. "4sss tnsy a.
whether or no, the fra 49,. s
WIN become a Law Is as yss 49, -
OF conjecture. but il certalnly ~. 49,
an opportunity for those az . 49,
learn just whore uneie ssss' = =. .ssl =
sions that invite The settler ,ss 49, n
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

Recently high Official Of the Eng
hsh government denied the statement
made by the senate committee OF for
eign relations that England had de-
signs upon Hawaii Now there comes
denial from the Japanese that they
have any designs upon the islands. OF
course they have not They are going
to be very busy for some time TO come
watching Russia. If the United States
win leave the islands alone they need
have no fear Of any other country
touching them.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21
asain3 shs pelns.

- =
Beaumarchais. the author o. w - 3
nous Marriage Of Figaro " ,.s
aon Of a Partisan matchmaker. na' 80. g
gained fame. rank and wealth sa'o -.
His own talents and excrtionA 49,. ~
ceited and cnyious young noo, 's. 4
once undertook TO wound 'ns p.,'s M
peanmarchais by an allusion Y
humble origin. In the prcsens
large company Of people who Pc M
gard for the talented yoting au.1o ssy.
young man banded him bis was'a' 20
ing: Examine II, sir. i does ~ 800, IN
time we'll. You can doubtless ss's M
the cause. Such was his fuae W.. as
that his hand left the wa'sn s. MN I'D
that of the surprised Beaumate's ss,.ua
grasped ii. and IL fell 70 iae s .n,sor,
Pardon, monsieur said tne !, ~ olet
with grave courtesy, stoopins : sxnsr,
M the watch and hand i 70 Y .s M 10
you see my father was rlan' s y % b
declared that was too awks ~,
a matchmaker. New YORK re-
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

Americans must feel some disap-
pointment. since their country has long
been famous for its quickness and skill
In adopting mechanical and scientific
discoveries for business purposes, when
they realize that European cities are
Tar surprising any Of ours in the use
OF horseless vehicles. Until we have
better roads and better street pave
ments we must submit to the humiIia-
ton OF being distanced by Germany,
France and England in one of the most
interesting and important phases Of
modern progress. 1t is one of the
penalties we pay for makeshift high
ways and for the folly which permits
the use upon them Of destructive mar
row tires.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21
sToRYETTEs.

once while travelling some distance
by rail- Victor Hugo fell into ron 60
lion with stranger who entertained
the great author with much eeotlatic
.aik. The author OF Les Mlsarablea +.
having arrived at HIS destination no.,
ABOUT to leave the train. wban ana
stranger said: You may. perhana
Ike to know who am. am vic,nr
Hugo. How oddi" remarRad az
real Hugo; $50 am T." -
One night after the curtain was rnn,
up at certain theater. WHARF ,ho
standing room only" was mot needed
q small boy was discovered sobbtny Il
front OF the box Office, The ,naaa.,aa
OF the theater went to the lad ana kina
ly asked him what the trouhIa 49, -
want my money back!" sobbad sba
boy. In surprise the manager askad
MS reason Tor such request ..pa
cause-because I'm afraid to ait ~ 4,
the gallery all alonei" he watIad ~.
money was returned. ms
The late Charles Pelham yilliera ~.
father Of the house Of commons !. 1870 ~
to tell story Of how he had baon
asking a radical elector to aunnor,
him. Yes, Ill support you. ~,
Wiiiars. we must have a dfyiston !,
property" Certainly repllea ~
diplomatic candidate; Il shouid ~
quite In favor Of such a measure H..
am afraid that IL property Ia diyldad
there will not be enough for Won ana
me and the rest OF u.s." After ! ma
mentary embarrassment the obearf,,,
and resourcefu1 socialist hit on n rom.
edy: why. then, Wiliars. we mus,
divide again!" i''s
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

When Mr.. Bobby" Spencer and Mr..
Sidney Herbert fnow elevated to an
other placer were In the house their
hats were miracles of ebony luminosi-
ty. Bobby" was reported to wear
three collars day and two hats-a
Piccadilly sinner for The afternoon and
a "crusher" for the evening. Lord
Eicho. Sir Herbert Maxwell, Mr.. Percy
Allsopp and Mr.. Emmott Barlow are
the best representatives in the house
OF the boot and collar brigade. From
the tops Of their shiny hats to the tips
OF their shiny boots they are dressed
with scrupulous care. They take the
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

II country roads were generally i'm
proved by the modern plan of road
building there would not be much de-
lay in providing free delivery Though
the more populous parts of the country.
One reason why England delivers mail
from house to house In the country as
well as in the city is because the coun-
try roads are in so fine condition that
the work Of delivery is greatly exepdit-
ed. II there were English roads all
through the middle and eastern states
IL would not be great undertaking for
this government to establish free de-
livery In those sections.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

Ilmmins-i wonder where / could
get a secondhand type writer sim
mons-Didn't you get new one 4 Few
months ago? Yes. but thought meb.
pc u could get one that would write
iIiegibly might stand more show far
being thought a genius. s--IndlananoI,s
Journal. ''''
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21
Not Itullt Thai W.

so you think. Uncle Rastus. that
the white man will never be a success
as cakewaiker?" Il des know h.
won't sab. He amt got de length j,
neei 10 he muscle toe get de leeberags
on toe gib'm de spring. sab. He des
nachelly Amt got de mechanical prIn.
cipie In ne anatomy. sab. "--Indianap.
oils Journal.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

Since the memorable days of 1861 the
country has not been convulsed as it is
at this moment. Then il was divided.
Now IT Is united. Then two angry sec
lions stood at arms Now those sec
tions-more homogeneous than ever
they were beforehand shoulder to
shoulder and heart to heart. as one
man, under the flag Of their fathers.
then as now. and ever. the symbol OF
human freedom
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

The cost OF beer in Honolulu is IS
cents a glass, and yet the Hawaiian
government recently let 200 kegs of il
run into the sea- The ignorance which
dictated the watering of this beverage
in that way is so remarkable that the
Hawaiian treaty ought to be greatly
endangered.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

escape arrest. lost no time in obeying
her command, and made himself scarce
az once. The police were notified OF the
occurrence and description Of the
man was given. II TALES with that of
a suspicious character seen lowering
about the place.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

When even the New YORK sun begins
to question the perfect patriotism Of
business interests it is evident thar
We are upon the eve OF a great awak-
sning.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21
Money wouIa No.

seryant-"Weli, what do you wantyr
wandering Musician--"Ah, then possI-
Oily you did not hear the music we have
not as yet played before your door?s--
Detroit Journal.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

a reliable magazine says: THE
huge guns OF modern navies can be
fired only about seventy-fiye times.
when they become worn out" Great
guns,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

Mrs. Mona Card pictures the uni
yersal woman in a cage. slowly dying.
while the brute. man. stands outside
and jeers at her suferings. Why not
call the poliee2
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

Small favors are always thankfully
received but often nnfhankfuIly re-
membsred-
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

Philosophers take things as they
come. bur rsgpiekers and pickpoekets
take them as they 20.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

Mrs. Ferry--"Are your new ?, ne's ,sI,t
wslI.to.doY,' Mrs. Terry IN ~.
they are. The children have ss ...rsr
mi manners. ''--Cinelnnati Bnau''''
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

No wooden Pavement Tor have
Wooden pavements IN fal% 4 4
been condemned. as they ~, s.ufsss
breeding place for all kinds g
GUS germs.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

The nations Of the earth are laying
b their spring supply Of warships.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-05

has certainly found the key to the sit
uation as viewed by the public and by
Congress, and is on the way to the
point where he will receive universal
support and appreciation.
Those who criticize the Presidents
deliberate methods would do we'll to
bear in mind that he is but a man.
and that his shoulders bear an enor
nous responsibility; that he has been
the custodian not only of the national
honor and the nations best interests,
but of the lives of many men who, if
war comes, will leave their homes
never to return. Thoughtful men
would respect him less had he not
awaited the nations positive demands
at SO critical time
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-05

Coniff retorted that the State pro-
nosed to show that there were not
vouchers for one-third Of $4,000 eX-
pended during the period from May
TO October, 1897, '.and that all the
vouchers he ever made are in our pos
session or in his possession, and will
be produced.
In other words" said Mr.. Howard,
"vou are going to prove tie man took
money. I'D entered it on the books,
vet made no vouchers, so he could be
easily convicted.
The Court finally shut out the
reading of items. and the State then
went on to ask witness what he had
found generally. The State objected.
on the ground that it simply showed
certain vouchers had not been turned
over to witness, but witness was al
lowed to proceed, and said he found
expenditures charged between April l,
and October /, 1897. OF $3,46SS6,
while the vouchers found were not
10 exceed $3.50 The Court threw the
question and answer out and told the
Jury it must not regard either.
The day was pretty much consumed
in this sort of thing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-05
THE SITUATION.

The situation this morning shows
some improvement
The President, according to the best
information obtainable. has decided
that the peace at any price" people,
who have been advising him. and pos
sbly coercing him, do not represent
the sentiment of Congress. nor of the
American people. Although the Pres
ident has been less speedy in recogniz
ing this condition than the public gen.
orally has been. it is to his credit that
he has maintained a conservative po-
sition and has waited for sentiment to
become thoroughly crystalized. If, as
is generally believed, he has decided
to speak in his message for the free
dom of Cuba. for intervention to Sc
cure that freedom, and for such con-
sideration of the Maine disaster as so
momentous an incident deserves. he
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-05
DEFECTS IN THE MINING Law.

The very important decision in the
Supreme Court of the State, in the case
Of Williams administrative VS.. the
Thacker Coal Company, handed down
on Saturday and published at length
in yesterdays Register, deeply interests
every miner and operator in the State.
1t is, however, the former who will feel
particularly disturbed at the conclu-
sion reached by the Court.
1t is claim d that a year ago par
allel case was decided in Judge jack
sons Court directly opposite, but let
that be as it may, the Appellate Court
of the State defines the law Of the
State, so if the law is defective it
should be repaired and made sound.
1t goes without saying that the act
was passed with the object of better
protecting miners in their hazardous
work. Mine bosses can be careless,
and they are sometimes incompetent.
Under the circumstances, there is but
one course to-wit: correct the law by
amending it at the coming session of
the Legislature. There will be no diff
entity in doing this if the large mining
element in the State so about the mat
ter rightly, the details Of which are
obvious.