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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-07-30
INSIST ON FAT BRIDES.
lAvoiyAupois Stands for Female Beauty
4 with Tunisian JeWA

lAvoiyAupois Stands for Female Beauty
! with TunIsian JewA
The Tunisian Jews estimate beauty
according to size and weight, and ev-
cry marriaseable girl is, therefore, sub
tected to lengthy fattening treatment
to increase her charms. When mar
rage takes place open house is kept BY
the respective parents CT the happy cou.
pie and the whole family party remains
together Teasing and singing for sew.
eraI days. Two large candles are plac.
ed on the table, and no relation is al
lowed to leave the house until both
lights are completely burned out. For
eigners are readily welcomed on these
occasions, and are frequently introduc-
ID by their native guides All present
are bound to drink the health Of the
bride and bridegroom in a very strong
liquor. an essence of mint. Sweets and
luscious cakes are bountifully distribut-
ed, and must not be declined on any
consideration, for fear of giving Of
tense. A monotonous chant with man
aolin accompaniment is kept up almost
continuously throughout the festival,
and is only broken now and then By
curious kind of cheer from the guests
They pitch their voices in high key
and we are led to expect a Tyrolese
| yodel, but an Indian war cry more
nearly describes the result. The poor
young bride, usually girl Of IA or Is
has all our sympathy, and how eagerly
she must long for the flicker of the can.
dies which will end her long and te
/ 1ious ordeal
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-07-30

shelter other than a stray hammock
or so hastily trieed up for his protec-
ton.
The FIRST of our ships of the new navy
had tops that were practically steel
duplicates Of those of the late war.
and but for the presence Of modern
rupId-fire guns. were really OF less
defensive value than those of thirty
odd years ago. 1t wasn't till we be-
gan 10 build our battieships that we
really launched out into regular mod
ern military masts. and then We fol-
lowed In principle the practices OF the
French.
Tho modern mast on a fighting ship
Ia purely for military purposes. name
~. on such ships that are without a
spread of canvas OF any sort, and It's
duty now is principally for service
that was once merely incidental TO
those of the sailing ship. To bear sig
nails Is fits first mission. and then to
carry an armament of rapid-are guns
with which to meet the attack OF tor
pedo boats. to sweep the open ports,
and to enfllade the unprotected gun
stations of an enemy. With Calling
guns pouring out a veritahle rain of
bullets at the rate OF 1000 minute,
and with other heavier automatic guns
capable of hurting hundred or more
OF pound she'll in the same time
the modern military top is something to
be considered where the hand grenade
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-07-30

American pine and hard woods are
constantly gaining Importance. There
is a large field in Germany for Georgia
pines for finishing and for hard woods
for flooring. No country is building
more extensively than Germany, and
only few people, comparatively, use
carpet. Hard wood floors and rugs is
the rule in the best houses. In all the
larger cities of the German empire, on
every side and everywhere new blocks
of buildings and new houses are be-
ing constructed.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-07-30

u a place OF peril the fighting top
y modern man-of-war is the most
(psed position In a heated action.
Off as its occupants are from all
ltering armor and poised high and
~ as a tempting target for an en-
rs quiek-firing guns. Let that
st be torn away and swept over
Ard by the tempest OF small shell
ships OF to-day can bring TO bear
Ia unarmored parts Of a foe. and
brave defenders must 20 10 GER
death without the chance OF bit
'doatlng spar, as in the olden days,
bold them up TIL suceor come af-
the fierce rush of conflict.
fhe story OF the fighting top reaches
back centuries before the Chris
era; in fact. back TO the earliest
e when war craft might pardonably
called ships by virtue of their sue
sfui struggle with wave and tenn
and, amid the rapid changes OF
bay, Il is hard 10 trace the connec-
between those ancient craft with
N rude equipments and the modern
tleship, fierce and strong. by right
the power she has plueked
IA the bowels OF the earth
turned to her own purposes OF
kht and majestic dominance.
fhe carvings and drawings Of the
craft OF the ancient Egyptians and
atics. two thousand years before
rist. bear the embryo of the mill
b top perched at the masthead Of
single spars that bore their sails
10. IL was merely rough basket
] arrangement In which one or two
might stand and assaii the war
rs OF the foe where they cr0uched
Mod the shelterlng hulwarks Of
ekiers hung against the sides Perch
high above. the men in the ga
p MS later IL was called. picked of.
sharp shooters. the enemy before
could cuu.e aboard or tempted him
open exposure and the conse-
fnees such rashuesa brought.
Down upon the foe's deck the hurt.
spear was sent. while the top.
rested far above retaliation save
m the enemy's topmon. IL he had
During she time Of the nayaj
6ggles between the Greeks aud III,
mans. the hghling tops disappeared
IL was customary then 10 lower tn,
BITS aud trust only to the greai
eeps or oars when going into &c
b. Strange as il may seen the mer
mi vessels alone carried fghgIni
> then. and for the purpose oal!
meeting the attack OF pirates. Will
pm nearly every sea was then In
ted Those tops we're not uniiki
D.. and. with two or three men Il
IA. could be hoisied well up an,
b position In time TO be of service
D. Of our large merchant liners an
whalers carry n somewhat sImIla
hngement we'll up on their mast
Bay. and. from the crows nest. q
Is now called. most OF the lookou
B is now done, The japanese hay
hpted something Of the kind for thei
Bern naval vessels and the cut o
Chitose'a mast r. typical.
y the ships grew In power theI
pts had TO be heightened by splioln
additional spars. and TO give sprea
the stays aud shrouds that he'll
m In place. platform was bull
the top Of the lower mast. Their
archer and spearman found ampl
N for his work. and tho saxo
pnlcles Of that lusty writer. 81
n Froissart. in the latter part q
fourteenth century give as som
Interesting accounts Of the dan
Inflicted upou the French. th
nish. and the Genoeee By the tor
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-07-30
association with foreign ports and for.

ab0ocidtiou Win foreign poits anu lol-
eign ships makes 1t even moro familiar
with the ceremony OF respect than II
the army. When a squadron OF war
ships is at anchor, the retreat is sound
ed on the flagship, and as the flag at
the staff on the quarterrail is lowered
every man, Jack and officer, rises to his
feet and, facing the flag, raises his hat
and SO stands until the flag is down.
At sea much the same ceremony Is
followed.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-07-30

You want trip to the seaside? NoE-
sense. Jones! Put little salt in your
morning tub, eat FISH at every meal.
walk up to town and back so as to tire
yourself out. sleep on the floor. and let
the house be dirty. and you'll fancy
you're at Margate. "-Pick-Me-up.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-07-30

Claude-I thought you were not go
Ing to pay more than $50 for a wheel,
Maud didn't mean to when I went
into the store. but he said If I'd take
the $50 wheel he would let me have q
dollar pump for 9S cents.-Indianapolis
Journal
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-07-30
HOW TO KEEP HEALTHY.

Don't worry. Don't lay awake a.
night to think about your shortcom-
ings and other peoples sins.
Don't care violently for any one.
Hearts and consciences are opposed to
rounded contours and shapely uecks.
Eat meats with fat on them. Eat
fish with white sauce. Eat potatoes,
corn-starch, simple pudding and ice
creams.
Wear warm. luxurious clothing, but
be careful not to have il so warm as to
induce perspiration. for that win prove
thinning. DO not let il be too heavy.
either.
Drink milk and cream whenever you
happen to want them. II you don't
care for these nourishing drinks, culti-
waite taste for them. Avoid lemonade,
lime Juice and the like.
Eat fruit for your breakfast, but not
the tart grape and the tartar grape
fruit. Eat baked apples with plenty
of sugar and cream. and all sorts of
stewed fruits, which require sweeten-
ing.
Eat for breakfast oatmeal swimming
in cream, Drink not tea and coffee, but
cocoa, chocolate and milk Spurn
toast. especially IL 1t be made of gra-
ham or gluten bread. Eat freshly made
wheat bread, with butter and honey.
Do not take more exercise than is alb
solutely essential to health. Take the
eir--yes. But let Il be In carriage.
| whenever you can, or on sunny bench
| In the park. Violent exercise is tho
worst possible thing for the woman who
would fain grow plump.
i
| A small wallet may contain vast
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-07-30
HAS BLoOMED 1000 YEARS,

A thousand years have come and
gone since the first roses Redeemed on
this great tree of Hildesheim. Its ex1
istence can be traced back to the days
when Charlemagne was king. The
ancient cathedral at Hildesheim, near
Brunswick. is half hidden in rose
blooming season by the myriad bios
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-07-30

sis the crying OF an infant in the
aight." asked the newest boarder, I'd
all to armsT" Sometimes, admitted
he Cheerful idiot. And. again. It may
Sc only bottle cry. 1t all depends
indianapolis Journal.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-07-30
SALUTING THE FLAG.
CEREMONY FINALLY ESTAB-
LISTED IN THE ARMY.
1t Was Devised by Capt. William II.
Hamilton of Milwaukee = Profound
Greeting for "Old Glory"-A Similar
Custom In the Navy.

HE sentiment that
a soldier feels to-
ward that combin-
alton of cloths and
colors that symbol
lie the dignity and
grandeur of his
nation is more
than proverbial-it
is historic, and
many a brave man
has cheerfully fall
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-07-30

SONS of the old tree, which twines
about the stone buttresses and enyel-
opes them with grace. Antiquarians
and flower lovers alike have visited the
famous tree for generations, but 1t has
at last been attacked by insects, which
threaten its destruction.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-07-30

Germany leans toward the French,
while the japanese and the Italians fol-
low the English.
ROBERT G. SKERRETT
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-07-30

with Semmes. who was the fox of the
deep" In his day.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-07-30

Some men drop all their money try
ing to pick up more.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-07-30

A small wallet may contain vast
deal of coined selasmess. Many men
carry themseNc3 IN their pocket
books
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-21
RUMoRs ABOUT Honsoy

One day last week the flag flying over
the keep Of MORO Castle at Santiago
was at half-mast for several hours. Whe-
ther this was in honor of the memory of
some Spanish officer who had been killed
or had died from tural causes. or was
Intended as a signal TO our forces that
Hobson and his companions had been
killed is not known; but the latter sup
position, Wild as II Is, has found be-
levers and has caused no little uneasi-
ness
Morro Castle has long been used as a
military prison and when Cervera .le-
iYered Hobson ana his men TO the lieu
'eiant-general commanding at Santiago
mat ofieer caused them 10 be sent 10
that fortress. OF this fact Admiral samp-
son gained Information. and while an the
other outer works of Santiago have been
demolished by the FIRE from our shins
"orro Castle has been left untouched by
our shot or shell since Hobson and his
men We're immured thore. II was thought
~"uid be better TO let the old rookery
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-21
USED HIS PISTOL.
A Conductor Shot Mt Several Times,
but Not Hurt.

DANVILLE, VA, June 2O.-(Special)-
This afternoon at o'clock, when the fast
train from Washington on the Southern
railway reached Franklin Junction, thirty
miles from here, the conductor, r. f.
Tucker, was assaulted by ]. NJ. Acuff,
who is a small merchant at Franklin
Junction.
Several days ago Acuff got aboard
fuckers train, and being somewhat in
liquor was disorderly. Captain Tucker re-
monstrated with him and compelled him
to keep quiet. This afternoon, when
fuckers train stopped at Franklin juno
ton, Acuff approached him and some
words passed. AS Tucker turned to get
aboard his train Acuff drew a pistol and
commenced firing. Captain Tucker turned
quickly and tripped and fell on the plat
form. and while he was down Acuff fired
three more shots. Although Acuff was
within a few feet of his intended. victim
he failed to hurt him. One ball slightly
grazed one of fuckers fingers and an
other went through his coat, but he re-
celved no other injury. Acuff has not yet
been arrested, but warrant will be
sworn out against him tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-21
CAMARA,s MOVEMENTS.

The opinion is freely expressed that the
departure Of Camara's squadron from
Cadiz is merely SOP to Spanish public
opinion and movement for moral effect
at home. In other words, it is held that
camara does not propose to leave any
great gap between his squadron and the
Spanish coast. the game being to sail
around in a mysterious fashion with a
view Of creating the impression that he
the Madrid Government to appease popu-
lar discomfort and gain time.
This opinion may be well founded. 1t
looks as If il would be madness for Spain
10 send what is practically all that re-
mains OF her navy either to the Philip
pines or to these waters. Before Camara
could reach the Philippines Dewey would
have been reinforced by the monitor Mon
terey, and in the opinion Of naval experts
an engagement between the two squa-
drons then could but prove as disastrous
TO Spain as did the fight in Manila Bay.
Indeed, despite the formdableness of the
Cadiz squadron as 1t appears on paper, no
serious doubt is entertained that Dewey
could without the aid of the Monterey.
vanquish Camara. AS to the Cadiz squa-
chances are that ere it could reach them
Sampson would be in position to try con-
illusions with II with an overwhelming
force. These considerations are apart
from the facts thas the sailing OF the
Spanish squadron to distant point would
leave Spain's coast ungdarded, and that
the same conditions that would permit
Sampson TO pit his heaviest fighters
against Camara would render it safe for
us to dispatch flying squadron TO harry
the Spanish. seaboard. These conditions
are the reduction of Santiago and the cap
ture or destruction Of Cervera's squadron,
which may be expected any day.
AT the same time, for our government
20 allow itself TO take much stock in the
prevalent opinion regarding Camara's
movements and intentions might prove a
grave blunder. While the logic of the
situation is with those who believe that
Camara will keep in striking distance of
the Spanish coast, it must be remembered
that Spain is desperate, and that despe-
rate nations. like desperate men, take
desperate chances Then, TOO, IL must be
remembered that the theories and opln-
ions Of many persons regarding Cervera's
Intentions were way of, and that Cervera
kept us sufficiently amused. continuously
guessing. and not little apprehensive for
"a right smart" period. II appears there
fore. that the safe course as respects Ca
mara is to so hurry up our operations in
and around Santiago as that we shall be
free-handed 10 take entire care of him |
should he come in this direction, or TO |
threaten the Spanish coast. provided he |
sails eastward. and necessitate his recall. |
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-21
KILLED BY A TRAIN.
section-Hand on the Atlantic and
DnnvilIe-Boydton Notes.

BOYDTON, VA, June 20.-(Special)-
County Court was on to-day in regular
term-Judge Homes on the bench. There
were no cases of exciting interest, and
as IL was the first clear day we have had
in a week and the wheat harvest was
largely ruined by excessive rains. the
farmers stayed at home to-day looking af-
ter that.
The east-bound night freight on the
Atlantic and Danvile ran over and killed
white man named Pittard. a section
hand, just east Of Jeffress Junction Satur-
day night about $50. Pittard was asleep
across the track. IL was an extremely
dark and rainy night. He was not OBJ
served till the train struck him. He was
fearfully mutilated.
Rev. DR.. James A. Duncan, Of Knox
vile, Tenn, who is spending some time
with his family here at the Haskins
Hotel, preached to a large congregation
yesterday in the Baptist church The
Methodist church is undergoing altera-
ton, and that denomination is worship
ping I'm the Baptist church until their
house is completed.
Buffalo Lithia Springs were opened on
the 18th, and already there are thirty or
forty guests there, more than is usual so
early in the season. Mr.. Archer, late of
the Exchange and Ballard, in Richmond,
Is in charge Of the hotel
Streams through this section have over
flowed from the heavy rains, and the
damage to crops on lowlands cannot be
estimated. but il is great.
Sheriff b. T.. Cogbill continues quite sick,
with no abatement Of his fever.
Mrs. Ale Finch has returned to town
from several weeks stay at Chase City.
c. Haskins Jr.. cashier Of the Bank of
Mecklenburg at Chase City, spent yester-
day here with his fathers family.
Hon. r. I. Thorp, congressman from
this district, came home Saturday TO at
tend the County Court. He will return to
Washington i'm a few days.
Little Alice Baskerville the 5-year-old
child Of 7. c. Baskerville. Of this place,
fell over the stairway from the second
story TO the floor below last night. There
was apprehension she was seriously hurt,
but to-day she is all right.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-21
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE.
The Closing Exercfses-The Meeting
of the hoard.

LEXINGTON, VA, June 2o.--(Special.)-
The commencement exercises at Virginia
Military Institute began to-day. and will
continue for four days. The exercises of
the day were opened with morning parade
and guard mounting by the battalion.
a. IL o'clock a salute OF twenty-one guns
was fired by the cadet battery, under COM
mand OF g-Commandant Morgan, in
honor OF the Board of Visitors. The fol-
lowing members were present to-day:
Hon. s. n. Lstcher. president OF the
board; Colonel III. T. Parrish, Roanoke !;
Judge William Rhea. Bristol; Colonel j.
c. Barley, Alexandria. and Alexander
Hamilton, Esq, Petersburg. The board
met in annual session this morning and
received the report OF the superintendent,
General Scott Ship. other routine busi-
ness was transacted. This afternoon the
cadet battalion was reviewed and in
spected by the board. and battalion drill
followed. Tonight military hop Is in
progress in the gymnasium in Jackson
Memorial Hall. There Is a large number
Of visiting young ladies in attendance and
many alumni.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-21
A FIGHTING STATESMAN.
sketch of General Wheeler and His
Work I'm Congress.
The Independent.)


Though General Wheeler is % years
Of age, there are few men in the Capitol
who can get over ground faster than
he. There is a great contrast between
his rapid, nervous step, and the long
stride of Speaker Reed. who is giant
compared with the gentleman from Ala
bama. But Wheeler gets about quickly
because he has not much 10 carry, ~
weighs but lis pounds. while the latest
quotation as to Speaker Reed puts him
at 2O.
Some weeks ago General Wheeler was
crossing the square in front Of the Cap-
toll A member on a bicycle who Was
passing, challenged him 10 a race. The
General accepted IL and ran like hlr5
for a hundred yards
There are men I'm Congress who put IN
a good deal OF work, but judged D. the
amount they produce General Wheeler
might take the palm Of industry. Hr
was never found in the clOak-r00mH
Longing with his feet in a chair He has
Kept four or five secretaries constantly.
at work digging out facts and references
addressing envelopes, and frankus d0cI-
ments. BY general consent. no othcg
member In Congress sends or such loads
or speeches as General Wheeler. But
Few days have passed in the course OF
session that he has not been on his
feet for a speech Of five. ten. or twenty
minutes, invariably asking at the close
Tor permission 10 extend his remarks 10
the Record, and the permission has been
invariably granted. though some mem
Der would be very likely 20 ask fIeeS
uously II the gentleman would be- cone
tented With about twenty pages in tho
Record
In front Of the Generals office. on CIp'-
tol Hill provided for the accommodate
OF MS secretaries, II was a common sight
day after day % see great tw0-hCgo
mall-wagon receiving sack after sack NJ
man, enough. l should think 90 M &, %
the top OF the bows. The poor mali-clr-
riers In Alabama must have had a hard
ume. lr Is said that as the General vas
riding about his district last year he
overlook letter-carrier trldging aboug
on loot. He took the fellow up an his
buggy and asked him why he did not
nave a horse. n did have one" he said;
OUT old wheeler sent down so many
documents from Washington that II kill
ca MIN trying TO deliver them" And
IL Is added that the carrier soon after
mafu received a present OF a new horse.
me story may be- mythical; but when
a member repeated Il % the General. ha
laughed, and admitted that the statement
was founded on fact
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-21

vate homes Of the Daughters Of the Con-
federacy. Among those letters of accept
ance is the following from Mildred Lee.
Addressing the Atlanta Chapter Of the
Daughters OF the Confederacy. she writes:
Your very kind and cordial invitation
to be your guest al the Confederate re-
union is only just recsiyed, having been
forwarded from various places. | thank
you with all my heart. and hope sincerely
to be present and 10 be your guest at the
time OF the reunion. The very name OF
the Confederacy recalls all that is
noblest and holiest--all that Is best re-
Numbering in my life. and my sympathy
of my being Is given to those who are
faithful to an unforgotten past and cause.
With my best wishes and thanks for your
kind consideration. believe me sincerely
and faithfully, MILDRED LEE"