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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21
A UKefnI Ernie.

Tom, that old swaybacGed mewl Of
yourn amt no good under saddle. is
he?"
Nope; too slow an klumsey."
"Ner in tn buggy er Vaughn y
Nope; too awkward fer that"
'tNer at pullin' oy the piow?"
Nope; wants to Craze too much"
''Whut you keepin' him fer. then?"
wal, you see. we amt got no clock
at our house, an that ole mewl brays
right at dinner time jest ez shore ez
the yearth turns over. Yasser, I've
been called to dinner by that nevis
bray fer the past five years. an | am
allus right plump on time Atlanta
Journal.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21


The once OF the state entomologist,
Professor s. A. Forbes, for many years
.ssahllshsd at the University OF Illinois.
ia engaged In a unique campaign
against the most injurious of the fruit
insects. the San Jose scale. having kept
IN the Geld since last September from
one TO three parties employed In spray
ing with an insecticide solution prem
,ses In Illinois infested by this scale.
This work Ia being done on an sppro-
pria,,on made 10 the state entomolog-
lst.s once for this purpose by the Leg
irlature at Its last session. or the
twenty-one localities now known TO be
infested more or less extensively, all
hut three have been thus treated, and
two parties are still In the neld. Gull
lures of fungus parasite OF this scale
which has proven in Florida TO be very
effective for It's destruction are also
beinr made al the entomologists office
with A view to introducing this parasite
into infested orchards "a an aid In the
destruction OF the pest.
The twentieth report Of the state en-
,omologist OF Illinois tthe ninth OF Pro
,e.sor q. A. Forbes) has Just been Is
s,ed from the press of the state print
an II contains an article on the San
Ioaa scale IN Illinois, illustrated by
drawings of the insect and map show
ine ia known distribution In the state;
~. reportlng series OF instructive OBJ
sarxations on an extraordinary out
nra.r az the white grub In Christian
county. n report OF field operations for
inc destruction of the chinch-bug 'n
midsummer: an elaborate study OF the
ra,,ra, causes OF the disappearance OF
. .h,neh- hug outbreak; largo number
!, rreeise laboratory and field expert
n,.nts on chinch-bugs, including ex-
ns..uants with their contagious dis
sase.. an illustrated note on new
d,aease OF the army worm; ana
49,, article on solitary wasp found
= - anaanger trains, disabling the brake
s.,yo bv plugging with mud the open
to- Cor the escape of air In an appen-
d,s 10 the report is carefui s.uuy ~
,hs white pine Chermes, made by Ar.
= 7, stormcnt while student Oh tne
a :. department OF the Uni
.ass,,v az Illinois. This report may DO
seis' =, snnlication to Professor Forbes
:, The University OF ILLINOIS,
caaa Top TO Pasture.---A good top 70
uooe 80 IN the summer protects the
nIant roots from the hot sum- a ana .s.. IN
plan ,s,nter prevents injury from thaw-
the W IA freezing, especially In that
ing - coils which has a tendency to
class ~ IN while some pasturing Is OF
spew ss, 10 the growth, damage is often
oeneA sor which the feed obtained VIII
NOT oompensate.-Ex
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

Ted was invited out to tea with his
mother one day, and among other DELI
cacies saucer of orange gelatine was
set before him.
1t was a new dish to the little fell
low, and he eyed it disparagingly q
minute, then said, very politely:
IF you please, 'um, thank you, !
rather guess you can have it back-it
keeps Vaughn sc" -Pittsburg Bulletin.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

and was one of the most atrocious ex-
hibitions OF human butchery that has
ever disgraced the records Of Spanish
cruelty.
The Virginiusa side-wheel iron
steamer, was at one time the property
Of the United States. She passed
through several hands, and in 1870 she
was purchased by junta of Cuban
reyolutionists, in this country, but the
purchase was made under the name Of
John F. Patterson, an American citi-
zen. The boat was used by the Cubans
for carrying ammunition and arms and
aid of any kind to their fellow-coun-
| trymen in Cuba, who at that time and
| for several years previous had been in
rebellion against Spain. Belligerent
rights had not been recognized, and
the insurgents were not able to sail the
seas under the protecting flag of any
recognized nation. But, having bought
the ship in the name of an American
citizen, they usurped the right which
would have been his had he been the
actual owner. of hosting the American
colors. 1t was this question Of uncer-
tain ownership that turned the tide of
judgment into a labyrinth of difficulty,
when later in its career the Virginius
gave cause for a narrowly averted
clashing Of Spanish interests with
American honor
At that time, in New York, there was
a colony OF Cubans who were aiding.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21
An Impression.

An Impression. ~
A girl in window seat (,
Dusk, and single lamp q
Lit in the gray, gray street
White face against the glass,
Blurred with the misty damp
Stained with the yellow gas,
Eyes that lost hope seek,
Lips that bear longing's stamp
And something bright on her cheeh
st. Paul's.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21
4 Special Privilege.
The chief smiled.

The CHER smiled.
yes he said to the new mission
airy; I'm going to do you big favor.
A few of us have organized little
company to handle sure thing, and
I'm going to let you in on the inside.
you know"
The missionary paled.
Two hours later he was inside all
right.--Cleveland Plain-Dealer.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21
On the Yukon.

Panner-I don't see how you stand
he cold SO well, you must have been
born in a very cold climate.
Minor--No. But / got hardened to
the cold in the states.
Panner-How did you do that?
Minor married woman with cold
feet.-Up-to-Date.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

There! Didn't tell you wednes-
day was my lucky day."
In what way has fortune favored
your
why, there goes Cholly Softly, and
he has passed us without seeing U.s.
Judge.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
SOME GOOD JOKES. ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.

FIotsam and Jetsam of the Bes. Co,aio
Papers of the KIondike Illus
trated- Harder Than Perpetual Motion
"A Conservative Patriot.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21
FARM AND GARDEN.
EATERS OF INTEREST TO
A0RicuLTuRisTs.

..ms rp-to-Dafs Hints About cui-
,,..sloa Of this sen and Yields
rssr.sf- -ftcrsieuitars. xitieaitars snd
ssorseaitaE~.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21
VIRGINIUS AFFAIR.
HOW SPAIN PUT AMERICAN
SAILORS TO DEATH.
A British Man-of-war with q Com
znaader That Knew No Law but That
of Humanity, Put Sudden Stop to
the Awful Hatchery That Had Partly
Been Enacted.
Especial Letter.)

HE conditions now
existing b e t W cen
the United States
and Spain recall an
analogous moment
in the history Of
the two \ alto n 6
which is recorded
in the annals of
the year 1873. 1t
is known as the
yirginiu5 massacre
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21
ne Was There.

'Seen my boy, Tommy. anywhere.
Mrs. Rook?'
well, no. hafn't seen i'm. but
there's fight at the other end of thh
street. Black and White.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

Upon the construction, adjustment
and care OF the harness depends, in
great measure. the ease and comfort
with which the horse is enabled to per-
form his work, as well as facilitating
the amount OF labor that he is enabled
to do, and these things. too, quite often
have an important bearing on the ami
malls actions and temper, says Indiana
Farmer. A missing harness that pro-
duces discomfort and punishment to
the horse at every step Is not calcu-
lated to inspire the best of service, nor
can Il reasonably be expected that the
horse can take kindly to his work un-
der such conditions. The proper har-
Messing OF all classes Of horses Is most
essential. and IL is incumbent upon
those who attempt to handle the reins,
and especially over animals Of high
spirit and which are nervously inclined
to possess an intimate knowledge of
the different parts OF the harness
equipment: how they should be fitted.
to know their uses and be able to take
them apart and put them together
again. This practical information
would enable any one to make needed
repairs for temporary bridge over
In case OF emergency.
Gov. Mount on Agriculture.-Gov-
ernor Mount OF Indiana. who read u
paper on Economics in Agriculture"
before the State Farmers Institute re-
Gently held at the University of Illinois,
showed by his address that he is not
only a practical farmer but also a
thinking one. Three chief points
brought out in this paper were the ne
cessity for our attracting the people
from the cities to the country, the stop
page OF waste on our farms by more
intensive agriculture, and the educa-
ton of our farmers. In scientific meth
DDS. Considerable time was given to the
citation of examples from this and
other countries In which this last point
was being successfully accomplished
Indiana, indeed, is to be congratulated
on her farmer governor, who is not
only using his voice, but his Office for
the advancement of the agricultural
profession.
Avoid n-Breeding.--So far as posi-,
BILE in-breeding should be avoided. 1t
Is true that all of the pure breeds have
been developed by the process of In
breeding, but 1t should be made as
wide as possible. In-breeding for a
few generations is bad enough, but II
continued for many generations disas-
ter must result. That is. the breeds
were originally produced by in-breed-
Ing, but now that each breed has be-
come widely disseminated there is no
reason why breeding should continue
within family. Purchase every year
q cockerel or make swap with some
neighbor.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

ou. asail, and we ought TO have on,
pu's 1000 law in the state enforced. as
we hope TO have 1t.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

When doctors disagree the patient
has a fighting chance for his life.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21
Harder Than Perpetual Motion.
visitor-What was the trouble with

this man?
Attendant-That is one Of our most
hopeless cases. 1t is an example OF
misdirected energy. The poor fellow
imagines he has invented an absolute
ly original method for going to the
Klondike-Up-to-
Mesa free press., 1898-11-04
The Price of Liberty.

The white headed old darky approach
ed one of the northern congressman at
the foot Of the capitol steps, removed
his hat and said Ize cum all de way
FUN Nottoway county, cap'n. to see
whut yo' kin do fur me. paid So, 700
fur my liberty, en- ain heerd nuthin
FUN de promises O. de gubberment. /"
''You mean to say, uncle, that you
bought your liberty?" the congressman
asked in surprise, thinking to humor
the old man.
"It's fac, cap'n, en- twenty seben
hundred wuz de price.
II thought eternal vigilance was the
price of liberty, uncle?"
Scratching his head for an under
standing, the ex-slave replied doubt
fully, "Waal, cap'n, dat mout be de
case wild de white folks, but de pooh
niger has ter pay cash. Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune.
Mesa free press., 1898-11-04
A Hopeless Case.

A Scottish paper tells story Of an
old Scottish woman who was "unco'
lrouthie, without the money to buy
"a drappie. Lassie," she said to her
little granddaughter, "gang round to
Donald McCallum and bring me gill.
Tell him I'll pay him j. the morning"
Back came the child with REFUSAL
Donald declined to part with his whisky
without the cash. Eager and irritated,
the old woman cast about for some
means Of raising the wind, " and her
eye fell upon the family Bible. Here,
lassie, she said, "gie him this and
tell him to keepit until I bring him the
siller. . Off went the little girl, but she
soon returned, still carrying the Bible.
Donald was obdurate.
'He says he maun hae the baubees
first, granny"
In anger the disappointed grandmoth-
er threw up her hands and exclaimed:
"Losh, did ony body ever hear the like
O. thatl The man will neither tax my
word nor the word O. God for gill O
whuSky r.
Mesa free press., 1898-11-04


Latest reports to the State Depart
ment tell of marvellous development
of ship building in japan. United
States Consul Harris at Nagasaki
says that there has just been deliv-
cred there the largest steamship ever
launched outside of American or Eu-
rOpean waters. She is the Hitach Mau,
built by the Mitsu Bishi Company at
Nagasaki. Her displacement is 1860
tons. She is classed by Lloyds as 100A
1. Her sister ship will be built at once.
There was also opened at Nagasaki a
new granite dock 371 feet long and
besides complete and powerful plant
the ship building company has laid in
it's yards for vessels up to 500 feet
long, which can also be docked here.
The company employs 1000 men.
Mesa free press., 1898-11-04
Angelic Acid .

Apropos of acids, there is an angelic
acid, obtained from that most graceful
of our umbelliferous plants. cultivated
in England in the sixteenth century as
q pot herb and still used as candied
sweetmeat. From this herb angelick, >
or "root of the Holy Ghost, whose
fragrance was reputed good against poi
son and pestilence, was also distilled a
perfume. charmingly named angel wa
ter, affected by the beauties of the sew
enteenth century. 81 met" says Sed
ley, 1.-THE prettiest creature in New
Springgarden. Angel water was the
wnrst scent about her -
Mesa free press., 1898-11-04
Woman and the Wheel.
From the Gazette, DelaaOare, Ohio.

The healthfulness of bicycle riding
for women is still disputed question
between eminent physicians and
health reformers.
Used in moderation it surely Gre
ates for women means of outdoor
exercise, the benefit of which all ply
sicians concede. Used to excess, like
any other pastime, it's effect is likely
to be dangerous.
The experience of Miss Bertha
Reed, the seventeen-year-old daughter
of Mr.. J. r. Reed, 335 Lake St., Della
ware, Ohio, may point moral for
parents who, like Mr.. and Mrs. Reed,
have experienced some concern for
their daughters who are fond of
wheeling. In the fall of '96 Miss Ber-
tha, who had ridden a great deal, be-
gan to fail in an alarming manner.
She grew steadily paler and thinner,
and it appeared she was going into
consumption. Rest and quiet did her
Mesa free press., 1898-11-04

me but to go under an operation
In speaking with a friend of mine
about it, she recommended Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, say
ing she knew it would cure me. / then
sent for your medicine, and after TAX
ing three bottles of it, the tumor dis
appeared. Oh! you do not know how
much good your medicine has done
me. shall recommend it to all suffer-
ing women.-Mrs. Rosa GAUM, 720
Wall St., Los Angeles, Cal.
The great and unvarying success of
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound in relieving every arrangement
of the female organs, demonstrates
it to be the modern safeguard of wo-
mans happiness and bodily strength.
More than million women have been
benefited by it.
Every woman who needs advice
about her health is invited to write to
Mrs. Pinkham. at Lynn, Mass.
Mesa free press., 1898-11-04
How Godsend Luskin Got His Name

How Godsend Luskin Got His Name
Perhaps Godsend Lufkin, of Tilden,
has the distinction of owning the queer
est name in Maine. Godsend's grand
father, old Peter Lufkin, owned about
all the wild land in the town. When
he died he left his property to his four
boys in trust, the whole Of it to go the
the world. At that time none of the
boys were married., but they at once
remedied this fault, every one taking
a wife inside year from the time the
will Of their father was made. Six
years after his wedding the wife Of
George Lufkin presented to him a son,
who was entitled to the great estate
under the terms Of the will 1t was
agreed that the boys mother should
bestow the name, but she neglected to
tell the minister about it before the
party had assembled in the church.
Then when the minister asked what
name he should bestow the child's
father spoke UP and said: II think
you'd better call him godsend, be-
cause he has proved that to my fam
ily." The words spoken in jest were
taken in earnest by the clergyman,
who proceeded to formally christen the
boy as "a Godsend Lufkin," a name
which he bears to-day. AS he got near
ly 100000 along with his name, he is
trying to stand it."
Mesa free press., 1898-11-04
500 REWARD 800.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at 1east 6ne dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all it's
stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional dis
ease, requires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
the disease, and giving the pctient strength by
BUILDING up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The prnprietors have
80 much faith in its curative powers, that they
offer One Hundred DOLE srs for any case hat it
fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address, F. ]. CHENEY " CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Mesa free press., 1898-11-04
NICARAGUA CANAL.
Railroad Opposition is Likely to Be
Very Strong

There is going to be very strong
railroad opposition to the construc-
tion of the Nicaragua Canal. The New
York World prints two-column in
terview with Joseph Nimmo, the stat
istician, in which he declares that the
Nicaragua Canal would be without
military Importance, and almost with
out commercial advantages. It will be
practically useless in developing our
trade with the Philippines, he says,
for these reasons:
"The Superintendent of the Coast
and Geodetic Survey informs me that
the distance from Manila to New York
is, via the SueZ Canal, 1855 miles;
via the Nicaragua Canal, 1,764 miles;
also the distance from Manila to Lon
don is, via the Suez Canal, $500 miles;
via the Nicaragua Canal, 1860
miles," Hence, Nimmo argues that
the Suez Canal is sufficient for that
trade.
"Now, as to the trade of the
States of the Pacific Coast with the
states east of the Rocky Mountains,
two-thirds of the people of the United
States reside west of the Appalachian
range, which extends from Vermont
to Alabama. The people of the Pacific
coast and the great interior country
are closely connected in their COM
mercial and industrial interests by
seven transcontinental railroads.
Through rail rates are only about
one-third of what they were twenty
years ago, and it is absolutely absurd
to suppose that the trascontinental
traffic of the United States will ever
seek the longer and more expensive
canal route and the greatly inferior
facilities for collection, transporta-
tion and distribution of freights
which would be afforded by it,
Mesa free press., 1898-11-04
STERN DISCIPLINE.
rt Is Necessary In War and the Soldier
Must Learn to Submit

Must Learn to Submit.
One Of Detroit's retired officers, who
fought III two wars and helped for years
to restrain the savage outbreaks of our
Indians, thus delivered himself to the
writer:
1.-The very hardest lesson a Young
American has to learn when he enters
the army Is that of obedience. For the
first time, his individual authority is de-
throned' He is as fractions as a thor
oughbred colt that long rebels against
the whip and spur. 1t is hard for him
to understand that his freedom of action
must be subordinated to military neces-
s1ty. He chafes, if he does not openly
rebel, but when once whipped into line
he makes the best soldier on earth.
MY 1irst drillmaster had been my
friend and the friend of my family from
my boyhood up. We had hunted and
fished and courted together and ex-
changed secrets with freedom that
does not obtain among brothers. One
day, early in my experience as soldier,
and while everything was being hurried
with a view to getting US into Mexico,
we had been drilling till / felt ready to
drop. The repeated orders struck pain
to my ears and I would have conscien-
tiously sworn that my musket weighed
ton. At length, when within easy ear
shot of him, shouted. For heavens
sake, Bob, stop this tomfoolery and let's
go owe. to the tavern.
"He never looked at me but roared.
Corporal, take that man and drill him
like the devil.
"The corporal did, and I thought I'd
die of exhaustion. I fully meant to
challenge the drillmaster and whip him
if he declined, but he succeeded in MAX
ing me understand the imperative neces-
SHY of unquestioning obedience in the
soldier. It's tough with the raw re-
cruit, but the quicker he learns his part
the better it is for all concerned"
Mesa free press., 1898-11-04
he Rides Well.

OVlSnGSS
he examined her, he watched her
closely, but her pulse continued at
that rate for two weeks. He was sat
isfied then. from her high pulse and
steadily wasting condition, that she
was suffering from anaemia or a
bloodless condition of the body. She
became extremely weak, and could
not stand the least noise or excite
ment. In this condition of affairs
they were recommended by an old
friend to get some of that famous
blood medicine, DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People. They did SO,
and almost from the first dose Bertha
began to improve. She continued to
take the pills and was by means of
those pills made entirely we'll, and
more grateful people than her parents
cannot be found in the whole state of
Ohio.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills have proved
boon to womankind. Acting direct
ly on the blood and nerves, they re-
store the requisite vitality to all parts
of the body; creating functional reg
ularity and perfect harmony through
out the nervous system. The pallor
of the cheeks is changed to the deli
cate blush of health; the eyer
brighten; the muscles grow elastic.
ambition is created and good health
returns.
Mesa free press., 1898-11-04
A Curious Clock.

The timepiece once owned by George
~, of England, was recently sold in
Paris. It is in the form Of the head
of a negress. Jewels are incrusted in
the bronze around the neck, to form a
necklace-in the woody hair, and in the
bust as a clasp for the handkerchief.
A pair Of open-work goold earrings,
long and delicately carved, hang from
the ears. On pulling one of them the
hour Is shown on the right eye and the
minute is shown on the left. If the 9th.
er earring Is drawn, set Of musical
bells, lodged where the brain should
be, chimes out the time Of day.
Mesa free press., 1898-11-04

DEAR EDIToR:-If you know of a solicitoror
canvasser in your city or elsewhere, especially
a man who has solicited for subscriptions, in
surance, nursery stock, books or tailoring, or
man who can sell goods, you will confer favor
by telling him to correspond with us; or if you
will insert this notice in your paper and such
parties.will cut this notice out and mail to us,
we may be able to furnish them GOOD position
in their own and adjoining counties. Address.
AMERICAN WOOLEN MILLS CO., Chicago
Mesa free press., 1898-11-04
Both Well Posted.

There is story current in Washing
ton of charming girl whose partner
said to her as in waltzing they just
missed statue of the Venus of Milo:
1--WE mustn't dance too near that or
somebody will accuse us of breaking it. ;"
The girl turned her lovely eyes on the
statue. why" said she. somebody's
broken it already.
Mesa free press., 1898-11-04
Cheap Irrigation.

The best and cheapest irrigating plant, from
to 200 H. P. is the Hercules Gasoline Enging
and Pumping Plant built exclusively by the
Hercules Gas Engine Works, 405Sansome Street,
San Francisco, the largest builders in the west.
ing their Special 211 H. P. Engine and Pumping
Plant. Hundreds sold this year; just the plant
for prompt, efficient and economical irrigating
service A plant of this kind may save your
crop.
Mesa free press., 1898-11-04
An Economical Man.

Doctor left you dozen pills and
told you to take one every two hours,
and yet there are II left. You didn't
obey my orders.
Patient-Yes, / did, doctor. took
the same pill every time There WASH t
any use in wasting new pill as long
as couldn't swallow the first one. -
Vim.
Mesa free press., 1898-11-04

absolutely no
good, A ply
sician found
her pulse at
1O4--a very
h i gh ra t e.
Thinking this
may have been
due to tenn
porary nerv-
business when