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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-12

As she drew nearer to the altar and be-
held the man of her choice awaiting her
there a horrible doubt assailed her.
"Is It that he really loves me, after
ali? she asked herself.
Certainly. old he love her - her fiona
heart hoped. he ought now to be looking
more scared than that,
Al. but st was too late TO recede!-De-
trOit Journal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-12

She-Do you remember how you used
10 put your arm around my waist. when
we were engaged. ten years ago? You
never do so now
'3Ie-No; my arm has not grown ahy
louser. indianapolis Journal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-12

At the Paris Exposition big telescope
will bring the moon TO within forty miles
Of the earth. Then one Of the good ny
ing machines can solve that green cheese
problem right away.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-12

The Democratic National Committee
might try rolling Altgeld over barrel
on the galvanic battery method OF resus-
citation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-12

Rev. Br0nston-Dd YOU mako any Len
ten sacl,. ices during tss penitential sea-
SOM
Young I.adv-Yes. indeed. I wore
small hat az the theatrc.-New YORK
NNcof-fv
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-12

It would be real funny If those New
Workers would pull off the Jefferson DIN
ners while Bryan and Belmont were
swapping books
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-12

Kentucky has three Democratic candi-
dates for the gubernatorial nomination
hut so far Colonel Jack Chinn has not
drawn his knife in favor Of any particu-
lar one.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-12

Persons inclined to believe that there
&c not one more calamity howl In Jerry
Simpson. should wait until he runs that
ncvspaper about six months.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-12

THAT girl next door thumps on the
piano twenty times a day
YES, and I've noticed that she al~ays
plays forte like sixty. '-Philadelphia
Bulletin
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-12

Editor Bryan should, Of course, have
his book translated into Tagolog without
delay.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-12

Men admire women not because they
are women. but because they are not
men.-Chicago News
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-12

Sampson has practically annimiated
that space OF seven miles behind in re-
cent magazines.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-12

The contract for the 81 dinner has been
10, at 50 cents. 1t seems impossible for
those folks to regard dollar without
discount
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-12
An liectncmt.

= " Killers and wife came to Viz
ginia about a year ana nan ago ana
sgresd n purchase Ina elegant Eele
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-12

The Battleship New Jersey will not be
in the mosquito feet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-12

Sampson has come out with the mis-
takes Of Cervera." but who tol4 Sampson
that Cervera made any?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-12

The Chinese plague" has broken out
in Hong Kong, but Deweys plague -
still in the jungles of LuzOn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-12
Vacant.

The haunted house stands only Aghost
OF chance of being rented.-kansas CITY
star.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-12

Alger is being toasted in Porto Rico
anu roasted in America.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-12

The good. hard cider appearance Of the
James river water wouidnt be 50 oad Il
II tasted like II.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-12
His Time Coming.

"whers do you think Asuinaldo VIII
wind up?" III.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-12
Comforting.
Tho lieaSOp

she-My face Is my fortune.
He-Wcll, poverty IL no disgrace. PUCK.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-12
AllCcCkSS
POROUS PLASTERS

has induced many adventures to put in
the market limitations that are not only
lacking in the best elements Of the gen
uine article, but are often harmful in
their effects.
The public should be on their guard
against these frauds, and, when an ex-
ternal remedy is needed, be sure to insist
upon having Allcock'S Porous Plaster.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-12

finish will occur when he's run down. -
Chicago News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-12
IACRIp COUGH CURED

with Or. Davd's Cough Syrup. The best
on earth FOR Coughs. Colds. Group Con.
sumption and all Throat and Lung
Troubles
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-12
Living on the Reputation Of Others.

"Zake everything that / hare bm my
qood name. le0ve me that and 1 am con-
tent" So said the philosopher. So say
all manufacturers of genuine articles to
that horde of imitators which thrives
upon the reputation of others. The
GOOD name OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-12

The Times is always indebted to frienas
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personals but must urge that al s.Su
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sender.
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MANCHESTER BUREAU. Il1 HULL
STREET.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-04-22
PROFITABLE
Undertaking Ii the State Railway systsA
In Belgium.

Undertaking Ii the state Railway systs0
In Belgium.
The state railway system OF Bel
GUM is estimated as the most profit
able commercial undertaking. both TO
the government and to the people, ever
promulgated in Europe. 1t consists OF
2. 800 miles, OF which 1000 are govern
ment property Its profits more than
pay the entire interest on the Belgium
national debt. The Belgian railways
have been the making OF the nation.
as from a comparatively Insignificant
agricultural commonwealth 1t has late
ly developed into humming bee hive
OF commercial activity.
Other European governments own
railways, although in no case has the
experiment proved 30 successful as In
Belgium. Germany, in addition to
large quantity of stock in the railway
world. has created the North Sea ca
nal. France, Holland and Russia are
also largely interested in their own
railroads. OF purely departmental
workings the British post is by far the
most profitable in Europe.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-04-22

When the sacrifices and faith OF
women are named side by side with
the achievements and ambitions OF
men, the name of Mrs. Jefferson Da-
Wis will not be forgotten. Before the
eyes of that gentle woman now wait
ing under northern skies the approach
of death there are scenes OF tragic in
terest and remembrances of events
which set the whole world trembling
nearly forty years ago. She sees a
man in the full tide of power; mas
ter OF eloquence. compelling by his own
fiery impetuosity the hearts of his fol-
lowers. He speaks like one inspired.
and his face (brow Swallowed and thin
at CHM is illumined into beauty. She
Is his other self Her heart beats with
his; responds to his ambitions. She
sees him installed as president OF the
Confederate States; she receives the
congratulations and homage OF the
counterfeit Of nation. and lives again
the awful day of nations wrath.
The overthrow and flight under the
guns OF Wilson's cavalry return to
her memory now. She sees the tram
Piled LEAKAGE. the bullet-plowed land
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-04-22
WHERE WIVES TRIUMPH.

In the Philippines the law which re-
iates to the property Of married peo-
pie is entirely in favor Of the wife.
Any property bride may possess Is
never by any chance settled upon the
husband, and If he is poor and she
well on. he can only become at most
an administrator Of her possessions.
After death. unless she has executed
O deed in her husbands favor, under
a lawyers eye. the property goes to
her children and blood relations. but
none to her husband.
A married woman retains her maid
en- name and adds to 1t that of her
husband with the prefix de" and the
children bear the names of both par
ents.
The husband symbolically endows
the bride with all his worldly posses.
sions after the marriage. In fact, 1t Is
clearly a case In the Philippines OF
whats yours is mine and what's mine
is my own" as far as the women folk
are concerned.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-04-22
MRS JEFFERSON DAVIS.

~ they press toward the foaming
yellow river. She almost breathes
again the piny. smoky fragrance OF the
air. She remembers how the thought
came to her to disguise her husband.
He had protested, and she urged him
with tears. Her arms chung around his
neck. leaving her long cloak on his
shoulders. 1t had brought him shame
and ridicule. 1t had hurt his soldier
pride. But she remembered that he
had worn it for love Of her. She can
think Of that now in the shadows
Mrs. Davis life has been peaceful
enough these later years. The war
fever ran its terrible course with no
further tragedies to her well-beloved,
and through the halls OF her beautiful
home little feet battered and a sweet
young voice called. Winnie. the young
est daughter, grew in beauty like a
flower, and Jefferson Davis forgot de-
feat in love for her. When the lead
er of the lost cause died the mother
and daughter became inseparable COM
pAnions. Mrs. Davis could not AFFORD
to grow old and leave Winnie without
q comrade. But the daughter died
about a year ago, and now the wife
and mother Is homesick and waiting
anxiously for the summons from her
husband and her little girl.
II used to think heaven must be a
lonely place" she said to friend re-
Gently. Great golden streets, bare,
except for an occasional stranger. But
now the streets here are desolate ones.
My husband and daughter have made
the ones up there the dearest and more
familiar. l shall be glad to go to
them"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-04-22

YOUSSOUFF TEyFIk.
his Youssonff' slave girl on the
very eve OF their projected marriage.
He added the circumstances OF Zu-
leika's purchase. pointing out that she
had been bought on the installmsnt
plan. and that 1000 francs were still
owing on her. III your majesty Will
not restore my intended wife. send
me at least the money for which |
became liable through her purchase"
wrote Youssouff In conclusion OF his
petition. He did not have to walt long
for an answer. Next morning a. 10
o'clock court carriage drove up at
his door, and out jumped 2uleika.
more beautiful and more richly dressed
than ever. The colored gentleman who
accompanied her, and who was. a. IL
afterward turned out. one OF the minor
eunuchs OF Yildlz Palace, smlllnsly
stepped up to Youssoun and counted
$4,000 francs upon the table.
His majesty has graclously pleased
to order the Official Of whom you COM
plained to pay over the full purchase
price OF the slave herewith returned"
he said. After getting his receipt he
drove rapidly away. The negotiations
had not lasted more than five min
utes.
Zuleika wouldn't answer any euss-
lions as to where she had been and
with whom. She said she had sworn
not to reveal anything until after
three days had passed.
Well. she took the secret with her
into the grave, for. as stated. abe lived
only three-quarters OF an hour after
her return home. While In her death
agonies she had only strength enough
to say she had partaksn OF no food
or drink since that mornings break.
| fast In the harem.
Those who saw the slave girl say
she was the most beautiful Clrcasslan
that had been brought to Constantine
| pie for years. She was only Is years
Of age, little over Ave feet in height
and perfectly proportloned. She had
beautiful small hands and feet, an
oval face. blond hair and a complexion
of lilies and roses. Her eyes were
dark and big and full OF intelligence.
| Youssouff is nearly distracted over
her loss. but can do nothing. All the
talk Is that no less a person than the
Sultan himself played the LEADING
part In the tragedy. Furthermore
there is the evidence of the harsm
cook. and there are the $1,000 francs
The Sultan could not afford to have the
name OF robbing a subject OF a slave
and money, too. SO he reimbursed
him and sent him back his slave, but
not for long. Thus. no lowly subject
embraced the woman whom tho Sui.
tan himself had coveted.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-04-22

Sultan Is said to have remarked lit
tie while ago. The same day Yaver
Aga, his majesty's chief eunuch, called
upon Youssouff and commanded him
to give up the girl. Youssoun refused.
for he had meanwhile fallen madly In
love with her. Next came an offer
from the Sultan's "Kadyns." the seven
women who pass as his regular wives.
They desired to buy Zuleika for their
master. Offering very large sum as
purchase price. But Youssouff could
neither be bought nor bullied, and was
quite proud OF the fact. He evidently
forgot that he was living In Turkey.
but II ne did he wasn't allowed to lose
sight Of the fact long.
Two weeks ago, coming home from
his Office, he was informed by his
servants that Zuleika had run away.
leaving all her jewels, fine dresses
and money behind. OF course that in
dicated where she had gone. No wom-
an, least OF all CircassIan. aban-
dons her diamonds and fine frocks nm
less better ones and more OF them are
awaiting her elsewhere. Youssouff
was willing to swear by the Prophet
that his Zuleika had been kIdnancd
for the Sultan's harem: but until he
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-04-22
ENGLISH DRIP CURE.


n Hnvo19ANA-o ZrOoS@OoN Aoot ~ Te
aatesd to ne KReosiv&
DR.. ]. C. Ross writes from Manchss-
ter. England. in regard to the epidemic
Of grip in America He says no mat
ter how severe the form Of the affsc-
ton may be, 1t can be cured II proper
ly treated with decoction Of cinnamon
within "a hours OF its appearance. His
method. established on eight years
practice on cases of this class, Is by
means OF cinnamon administered In
large and repeated doses. so as to sat
urate the tissues OF patient suffering
some fever of microbic origin. which
thus from fitting indus becomes an
uniting indus for the reception OF the
microbe. The microbe then ceases to
flourish and the fever runs mild
course. II the disease has existed for
As hours and upward the treatment
practically yields no result whatever.
Where the symptoms have not been
developed more than three or four
hours the patient can return to hts
work within iS hours. The method OF
uSdtueut -, II the iuuueuAA MS nos
existed for more than "a hours. to Or
der the patient to take half an ounce
OF decoetion of cinnamon every half
hour until six doses have been taken.
After this half-ounce doses are to be
taken every hour until "a hours have
elapsed from the commencement OF the
treatment, At the expiration OF the
"a hours the same dose Is to be re-
peated every two hours until the tenn
perature falls to normal. After that
half an ounce of the decoction is to be
given four times day for two days.
The patient is instructed not to leave
the house for "a hours after the tenn
perature has become normal. Some
times the patients complain that the
cinnamon makes them feel sick. but
there is good reason to believe that In
such cases the feeling of nausea arises
from the influence of the grip on the
alimentary canal. and not from the
cinnamon, because in every case where
the treatment has been perStstently
continued the nausea has ceased.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-04-22

was certain Of the fact and could prove
1t noehing could be done.
Tho next few days foussoun spent
lounking about Yildiz Palace and IN
terviewing all oficials. high and lew,
who would listen to him. Many OF
them accepted his bribes, but none
could give him the desired informA-
ton. At last Youssouf got hold OF q
cook who prepares the meals for the
Sultan's mattresses at their occAAion-
al meetings. This man had an iaoA.
Tell what is Zuleika's fayorite disn'
and I will tell you whether she Is IN
the harem. where l serve, said no
Nothing easier than that. twenty
four hours later Youssoun knew MS
surmises respecting the Sultans CON-
plicity in spiriting away HIS circas-
sian had been correct.
Then he sat down and wrote let
ter to the Padishah. complaining that
some high palace oficial" had stolen
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-04-22

The Oldest lighthouse in existence is
believed to be that at Corunna, Spain.
1t was built In the reign of Trajan and
reconstructed in 1884. England and
France have lighthouses which have
been built by the Roman conquerors
The famous Cordovan tower Of France,
at the mouth Of the Gironde, In the
bay Of Biscay, was completed In 1911,
in the reign Of Henry ~. After stand
lug 2S7 years 1t was still considered to
be one OF the best lighthouses in the
world. although Its height has been
Increased.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-04-22
m.ENERY RESOLUTION.

Senator McEnery of Louisiana Is
the author of the resolution that bears
his name. 1t is as follows:
That by the ratification of the
treaty OF peace with Spain 1t Is not In
tended to incorporate the inhabitants
of the Philippine islands into citizen
ship of the United States, nor Is 1t
intended to permanently annex said Is
lands as an integral part OF the ter
ritory OF the United States; but 1t Is
the intention Of the United States to
establish on said islands government
suitable to the wants and conditions
of the inhabitants OF said islands to
prepare them for local self-government
and in due time to make such disposi-
ton of said islands as will best pro-
mote the interests OF the citizens OF the
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-04-22
WITHOUT LEOs OR ARMS.
Round Dumping Of . younsstsr Born
In kentucky.

Round Dumpllng Of . Younsstsr Born
In Kentucky.
A unique arrival at Conway. Ky, the
other day was baby born without
legs or arms. He il Just a little round
dumping OF youngster. and except
for the fact that he is Iimbless. he is
all right. He is going to live and be-
come big man, and to help him along
In life his parents have named him
Ernest Dewey Franklin. He was born
to Mrs. James A. Franklin. She was
naturally shocked when the discovery
OF his peculiar limitations was an
nounced, and 1t Is said her grief was
pitlable. But the mother love tri-
umphed. and she took the babe 10 her
breast. and Is now Just a. proud OF
him as II nature had provided him
with a regular. everyday outfit in the
shape OF arms and fists and legs and
feet. Little Dewey Franklin has been
taken to Cincinnati, where the NIL
scum managers are offering enormous
sums to his mother for the privilege
OF exhibiting her truly wonderfuI
child. Doctors from all over Ohio
have come to examine him. He weighs
IA pounds 2 ounces. His head ana
trunk are well formed. His features
are perfect, and he has eyes OF deem
blue. Instead OF arms, he only has
stumps. resembling very much the
fippers OF porpoise. There is abso.
lutely no sign OF legs. two little BALI
Of flesh on each side Of the thighs in
dIcating the point where these useful
members for locomotlon should have
been. The spinal column is complete
even to the sacrum and coceyx. In
his habits the little fellow is a mode
child.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-04-22

Colonel Hamilton. OF Columbus. o.
have . number OF friends who have
taken II for catarrh and stomach
trouble. and all unite In praisiug Il.
AZ remedy for catarrh I can fully
recommend It." Mrs. Hamilton. wife
OF the gallant colonel. Ia an ardent
friend OF Pe-ru-na also. In a letter
on the subject. she writes. II have
been taking Pe-runa for some time.
ana am enjoying better health now
tnan ! have for years. attribute the
changs In my health to Pe-ru-na, and
recommend this excellent catarrh
remedy To every woman. believing Il
10 be especially beneficial to them"
Inc spring-time Ia the moat favor
able time OF the year to treat catarrh.
mere ia so much less liability to take
iresh cold that the treatment IL un-
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-04-22

Tickets will bc .old on following aAs~
From Ogden. Park City, bingham, spring
ville, Silver City and iut~rmcdia's POM.
from April sih N eth. inelusivei ne.s. .
limited TO April tssA, 1872 From all 'sa.
points April <th 70 ssh. inelnssvs' uo.'..
limited to April 18th. i-S. The Rio orsse'
Western railway opessses esss Local W"
service from Ogden. Provo, Eureka "AA-
aud all points south.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-04-22
Adventurous Career.

Col. Funston OF the Kansas regiment
that recently distinguished itself In
the Philippines is only 20 years old.
1t Is said 'he has been reporter.
fought Indians, explored Death valley,
spent two years In Alaska, been as
sistant secretary Of the Topeka & San
ia Fe railroad, served under Gomez In
Cuba in twenty-three fights, been
wounded, and was sick for ten months
with the fever"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-04-22

One of the British army officers sta
toned in Africa has involved himself
In trouble by putting in charge OF
f20, representing the cost OF fodder for
his horse. He got the money, but
when 1t was found out that his horse
was a steel steed-a bicycle-he was
hauled up and reduced tn the ranks.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-04-22

The greatest electrician in tho vo,,A =
clares that the days Of the horss 49,.
bered, and that In short time el..,.a.I
win supplaus H. Diseases Of IN. .,s
liver, kidneys and blood would b. ,
osity II sufferers would take Ho.,.,,s ~.
Stomach Bittsrs. There would then i. ~.
tically no dyspepsia, indigestion or 49,.
patton. ''s
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-04-22

Mexicos new tarifY, which will 20
into effect on March /. raises the duty
on bicycles OF all kinds and their COM
peoent parts from 20 cents to 81 per
kitogram. Children's tricycles without
rubber tires must pay rs cents per
klloSrsm Instead OF 20 cents. as now.