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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-05


There were PAT entries, but only 2fl
starters sent away by Starter Hess.
Each bunch got eff on time and there
was not a single spill. OF the 211 who
started, only Ill finished al Garfield
Park track, the rest dropping out along
the course. Thirty men were slightly
hurt as the result Of falls, but there
were forty-fve members of the Geneva
emergency corps, wearing red cross
badges, distributed along the road. and
they promptly took care of any who
needed attention in dressing cuts or
bruises. The thousands of spectators
who assembled at the finish and all
along the course were as enthusiastic
and good natured as usual and clearly
demonstrated that interest in road rae
ir<g is long way from dead. The first
man to cross the tape in front of the
judges stand was, as usual. a very
dark horse and few recognized him
His name was even unknown To most
OF the riders who had been training on
Garfield park track with him for sev-
eral weeks past, and among them he
was nicknamed Farmer Bill" He
covered the twenty-five miles through
mud and water In 1:17:42. with a
handicap Of 1880, and finished with
plenty of strength and speed left for
the sprint in which he beat out Charles
Merz, who innocently paced him the
last half OF the distance. only to be
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-05

Waldorf Aston has lived in the at
mosphere of money so long that he
fmagines everybody on ordinary
ground has conceived dislike for him,
especially Americans. II is not so.
IL he were a little more human and
little less exclusive ne would find
that the average man is not malicious
or enyious, but a good fellow and a
Just one. And, after all. there have
not been meaner things said Of him
In the newspapers than have been said
OF every conspicuous person.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-05

) Reindeer In the Far N"0~ I
In Sweden the food given the
deer II reindeer moss,
highly priced by the Laps ana
grows abundantly In the AV'"
gions. almost ~ luxurianuy on
rocks a. In the soil. II covers
sive tracts in IApland, maNss u,
summer landscape look Ike
snow. The domestlcated reinos" -
never M large ~ the Wild on~ =,
domcsticated Siberian re'nas. -
larger than those Of Iapland. w M
At all is taken OF the deer. Tney
best by being permitted to
droves and obtain their own
nance. The moss can be use" NJ
man food, the taste being ~ 4
acrid. Attempts have been ~
feed hay, roots. grain. etc, 70 -.
dseR. bat they have not sueces'
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-05

MeDufee caught a tartar when he
TOOK on Charles Church for a fiye-mile
pursuit race for a $3.50 purse, winner
10 take all. Mac was so sure of win
ming that he conceded Church a start
OF 100 yards. The latter. having lost
the toss, started from the back stretch
mark. McDufee from the tape. From
the pistol McDuffee not only failed to
gain on his opponent. but the latter
actually began to creep up inch by
inch on him. The crowd OF $500 was
with Church to man. Church gained
thirty yards in the first mile owing to
MS starting point being at the top of
the high banking. At the finish the
quaker had increased his lead to fully
200 yards. McDuffee's time for the five
miles was 1f:Ss: Church's. for the five
miles less half lap. 11:16 Livery
close to Titus record Of 1872 for the
full distance.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-05

The boy king of Spain. accordin. to
the London Daily Mail, is not loved
IN Madrid. His presence in the streets
arouses no popular enthusiasm. AT
times when the guard is changed at
the royal palace. his troubled face NAV
De seen at a window. gazing out: but
no one cheers, and he remains almost
unrecognized. No hat is raised or
other obeisance paid him by his sullen
subjects, when he rides abroad in mel
aneholy state! Among a more gener-
Gus people, his youth. his misfortunes
consideration of the troubled future
which confronts him. would at least
awaken pity. His manners. which are
placid. almost inert, have in them M
attraction. His very looks are dis
liked. He is too blonde in hair and
complexion. He is no Spaniard. saw
mis- subjects Of Madrid. and this
which is to them cause for reproach
Will hardly be thus viewed bv the
world at large.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-05

Nailed to the side Of a suburban
railway station not fifteen miles from
New York city hall is the followino
notice: Passengers desiring to take
train Will please show yourself 40 th,,
the engineer can see them I'm am,,s
time to stop the train"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-05

Gov. Roosevelt said recently In a
public address that man is bound
to work for his living IL he needs It.
II not, he is bound to work for
the good of the public The
old socialism was expressed by the
phrase. The world owes me a liy-
ing The new socialism, on the con-
trary, Is embodied in Mr.. Tait's little
tablet In a magnificent English gal
iery: This art collection is presented
% the city OF London as a thank Of
fsrins for thirty years Of business
prosperity.'"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-05

Paced by one Of the fastest eno,n.
on the Long Island railroad, Charley
Murphy, the Brooklyn professional
biker. will endeavor to travel a mile
; minute Murphy has for years con-
tended that he could perform the feat
ana at last will be afforded an oppor-
tunity. The trial will take placo som.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-05

Mr.. Sherman admits that he secured
Tom Platt's consent before becoming a
candidate for speaker. and he is still
trying to figure out how it happened
that that was not equivalent to an
election.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-05

Manufacturers of wooden pumps are
holding a convention, the expressed
purpose being the formation of a COM
bine to raise the price of their prod
uet- This will be painful news to
several thousand country milkmen.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-05

When We advance little into life
nearly all the mischief in the world.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-05
NOTES OF THE WHEEL
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO DE-
VOTES OF THE BICYCLE.

The New Alliance By the New Agree
ment the Colleges Need Not Recognize
l. A. W. Suspension - Farmer Bnl-
Blum the Dark Horss of Chicago Road
Race.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-05

The man who doesn't put his hand
to the pillow will get none of the plow-
shares.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-05

Always pay your milkman spot cash
Never request him to ''cnalk il up"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-05

clicked at 1:0s The hair-raising ride
was so thrilling. however, that An
derson would not try it a second time.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-05

Discretion is not cowardice. neither
Is blatant volubility courage.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-05

Mr.. Edward Atkinson is kept rather
busy perusing letters from gentlemen
who decline 10 become stampeded.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-05

Every time wise man makes mis-
take 1t teaches him something.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-05
EMBARRASSING SITUATIONS

Why does sober and sedate city
gentleman start hatless to his place OF
business? Why should one OF the most
dignified and serious minded OF wom-
en- go downtown with her dress skirt
on wrong side out? 1t is hard to say;
but one can readily imagine the dis
may OF the poor lady when a friend
met her and called attention 10 the
spectacle she was making OF herself.
Cambridge professor, whose FITS OF
mental alteration were as frequent as
they were amusing. was one day out
In heavy rain, with his umbrella
held high over his head, when he met
friend who stopped him and ex-
claimed:
Dear me, Professor NJ. why don't
you put up your umbrella? You'll be
drenched."
Put up my umbrella" said the pro-
lessor. 1T is up
Yes, It is. but 1t isn't open"
For half an hour, more or less, the
professor had been walking the streets
with closed umbrella held above a. IS
head.
At another time the same scholar
was riding downtown in an electric car
and lost himself In book he was read
ing. Suddenly he noticed symptoms
of merriment among the other passen-
gers. What could they be laughing
at? The mystery was explained when
ne discovered that. having been an
noyed by something between the plate
OF his artificial teeth and the roof of
his mouth, he had removed his teeth
and was holding them up to view b.
tween the thumb and finger Of his
handl
Still more embarrassing was the case
OF lady who hurried into church one
Sunday morning without her bonnet
and when reminded OF the omission nv
her husband. who had preceded her
by several minutes, rose hastily and
hurried up the broad aisle with a large
red parasol raised and held close 10
her head!
Judge b., than whom there never
was more sedate and dignlfied man
once appeared at a dinner party with
his handsome white wig on wrong side
out!
The story is not a new one Of the
college professor who stumbled against
a COW, and lifting his hat, said. grave
ly:
Il beg your pardon, madam"
Mrs. L.. Boston lady OF a dtgnIned
and even naughty manner, was trv-
Ing on some very expensive wraps in
suit and cloak store, when she said
to the clerk:
Il do not think | will decide on one
today"
She had reached the street door when
fioorwalker detained her and said.
Il beg pardon, madam, but I shall
have to ask you to remove that wran
OF ours before Won leave tho atone
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-05

Uncle Paul Kruger continues to re-
mark "Boo." TO the British lion.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-05

WALKING EXERCISE.
hand and heel alone. aud az
know what punishment means '"
has 10 struggle for the judEes"'
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-05

The story is not a new one OF the
college professor who stumbled against
a COW. and lifting his hat, said, grave
ly:
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-05

Some men are known by the COM
pany they don't keep.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-08-05

Judge b., than whom there never
was more sedate and dignIfed man.
once appeared at a dinner party with
his handsome white wig on wrong side
out.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-12-16
EDWARD C.. DAN
DEMOCRATIC HELP.
Republican Currency Bill Will
Have Anti-Party Backing.

ntpuOttcHu Nurftucy obt VIII
Have Amti.Party Backing.
Washington. Dec, 1.-THE latest can.
vass Of Democratic representatives ia
vorable to the pending financial bill
shows eight from New York. two from
Pennsylvania, one from Maryland and
one from Massachusetts, Mr.. rhayer,
total of l.. Besides these. Mcssrs. May
and Muller of New York are classcd as
doubtful.
The currency debate in the house
lasted from IL o'clock yesterday norm
ing until 1880 last night. with Il recess
Of three hoars for dinner THE pres
sure for time to speak continues, as
most of the members d. sire to make con-
.ributons to the literature of the occa-
sion. Much Of H. however, seems to
be for home consumption.
The house adopted Il resolution for a
holiday recess from Dec. 20 to Jan. 3.
Mr.. Richardson the minority leader.
asked that the house adjourn over today
to give the members an opportunity to
participate III the Washington me-
mortal exercises, but Mr. Payne. the
majority leader, objected. He said II
George Washington were alive. he
thought he would be in favor OF the
house proceeding with the transaction
Of its business.
At the night session the feature was q
haracteristic speech by Mr.. 1lnney
(Rep., n. c., the only Republican who
voted for the Teller resolution lii the
Fifty fourth congress. in explanation OF
his change of position in favor Of the
gold standard. The gold standard had
stood the test of experience, he claimed.
and had proved itself the ideal standard.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-12-16
Charged With Body Snatching.

New Haven. Dec. 14.-Dr. oliver T
Osborne. a professor in Yale medica
school. and also a practicing physician
connected with Yale dispensary, was
taken into custody early this morning or
charge alleging unlawful disintermen,
of a body. Ire remains of Bessie Var
Lew, 13-year-old colored girl. who was
buried in the Westville cemetery yes.
ierday afternoon, were removed from tn,
grave shortly before O'clock last even.
ing and taken to an undertaker's morgue
and from the evidence presented to the
authorities DR.. Osborne appeared to b,
involved. DR.. Osborne claims. however
that he had permission from the mother
Of the girl to perform an autopsy pro.
viding the other members Of the family
would not know of it. The doctor wa
released on bail.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-12-16
Episcopal Rector Promoted.

Portland. Me-. Dec. ,14.-Rev. Robert
Goldman, Jr., OF st. Johns church, Bos-
ton was yesterday chosen as bishop of
the Episcopal diocese of Maine; at the
convention to select a successor to the
late Bishop Henry A. Nealy. The elec-
ton was made in very short order. The
clergy, voting separately, chose Mr..
Goldman on the first ballot.
Rev. Robert Goldman, Jr., is a son of
Robert Goldman, a Boston lawyer. and Is
81 years old. IIe graduated from Iar-
ward, studied law, and was admitted to
the bar. After practicing several years,
the death of his brother, Rev. Archi-
bald Goldman, led him to give up the legal
profession and enter the ministry. He
studied theology, was ordained few
years ago and was assigned to 81. Johns
Episcopal church, Boston Highlands.
this constituting his first and only
charge.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-12-16

advancement gives him rank above
Generals Wilson, Lee, Wheeler, Bates,
Young, Chaffee and Ludlow, all of whom
were his seniors in the volunteer army.
Although all the officers named were
major generals of volunteers during the
Spanish war, they at present hold only
the rank of brigadier general.
General Brooke has for some time past
indicated a desire to be relieved of his
duties as governor general Of Cuba and
given a military command commensur-
ate with his rank, in this country, and
as his administration has not been an
entire success the president is willing to
transfer him to another post. General
Woods conspicuous success as admin
istrator Of Santiago has convinced the
president and his advisers that he is the
hest qualified man to succeed Brooke.
Aside from the reported feeling against
Woods appointment on the ground that
he is junior to the others, certain de-
gree of jealousy has been excited by the
fact that although he has had the hard
est province to deal WITH he has es-
capped all criticism, and has received only
commendation, while some of his seniors
have not been SO fortunate. Flaws have
been found in the administration of
other generals, but the comments on
Woods administration have formed a
steady stream of praise. This, 1t Is said,
has excited some jealousy among Off
GERS who have not shared this coed
fortune.
General Wood found Santiago inde-
scrtbably filthy. He promptly opened
the clogged drains, organized Il street
cleaning service. enforced compulsory
rules for the removal of garbage ana
| domestic waste, established a disinfec-
ton corps In connection with an efficient
medical service, put the hospitals into
good working condition, cut the death
rate down rs percent, averted a yellow
| fever epidemic that was considered ill.,
| evitable, restored, repaired and greatly
| improved the water supply, organized
| an efficient general police system, dis
| carding the hated Spanish uniforms;
| cleaned up the water front, and Devised
| plans for dredging and ornament sanl-
tation in the harbor; established a
strictly regulated relief service for the
| benefit Of the thousands of starved
people VINO TetuTIleu 10 tIle CITY from
the places to which they had withdrawn
| in the period Of hostilities, restored the
administration of justice under his own
immediate direction, opened the schools
and took the children off the streets
and in a variety of other ways brought
order out of confusion. Early in 1899
! the issue Of free rations practically
ended, and so efficient did General
Woods civil administration prove that
after October. 1885, the province was
self lf-sustaining. Commenting upon
General Woods administration of this
province, q correspondent recently
wrote: "Valuable beyond price as his
work has been to Santiago ind to Cuba
as we'll, and monumental in the upbuild-
ing of reputation as 1t has been to Cen
eral Wood, it has been even of greater
service to the United States, for, dis
regarding political spoils, it has shown
the true way for this government to
rule foreign land with honor and last,
ing credit"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-12-16
No More washed" Stamns,

Boston, Dec. 14.-Collector Gill of the
internal revenue service calls attention
to the fact that the following method O.
cancelling internal revenue stamps
when the denomination is 10 cents OF
above. goes into effect Dec. 10. When
the initials, day and date are in ink
three parallel incisions. lengthwise O,
the stamp. shall be cut. starting not less
than one-quarter inch from one end ant
ending not less than one-quarter incl
from the opposite end. When the day
date and initials are perforated through
the stamp. no other cancellation is re.
uuired. Collector Gill says that some
such cancellation was made necessar,
to prevent the government from losinl
much money by the sale of reuset
stamps.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-12-16
WOODS NEW COMMAND.
Rapid Rise OF Recent Surgeon ir
Volunteer Army.

Washington. Dec. 1i.-By direction of
the president, Major General Leonard
Wood, United States volunteers, was
yesterday assigned to the command Of
the division OF Cuba. relieving Major
John R. Brooke, L. $. A. Major General
Wood will, in addition to his duties as
division commander, exercise the au-
tiiority of military governor Of the ISL
and. On completion of the transfer Of
the command Major General Brooke is
ordered to repair to this city and report
to the adjutant general Of the army for
further orders OF the secretary OF war.
At the outbreak Of the Spanish war
General Wood was surgeon in the vol
unteer army, and until confirmed as
major general of volunteers had been
the Junior Of the other generals who arc
now in command In Cuba. AS major
general Of volunteers. General Wood be-
came the second ranking officer in Cuba,
his single military superior being Major
General Brooke, commanding the di-
vision. who is a major general in the
regular establishment. General Wood 8
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-12-16
BASEBALL SLAVERY.
Major, but Not Minor Leagues Can
Reserve Players.

New York, Dec. 13.-For more than five
hours yesterday the members of the ma
tional board of arbitration Of the Ma
tional League of Baseball clubs argued
as to the merits of the Wrigley contro-
versy in which the New York, Brooklyn
and Syracuse clubs are involved. A
resolution was adopted declaring that
the Syracuse club had no right to con-
troll Wrigleys services after his con-
tract had terminated with that club
In a word the action of the board of ar
bitration was blow at the minor league
clubs. Yesterday marked the beginning
of the annual winter meeting of the
league. Armed for an especially bitter
fray, the members were all on hand, but
so much time was consumed by the
board Of arbitration that the league only
met to carry out the requirements of the
constitution and Immediately adjourned.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-12-16
e. A. SPEAR,
UNDERTAKING
AND.
Embalming,
WOODSTOCK. VERMONT.
A FEW NEWS ITEMS.

The cigar factory of Herbs. Wertheim
& Schiller of New York has been bought
in by the American Tobacco company
for a price approximating 81 100000
T. d. Tanner, one Of the best known
members Of the Improved Order of Red
Men in the United States. was sentenced
to serve 80 days in Jail for embezzlement
of funds from the Easton, Pa, tribe OF
the order.
Michael Hall, G4, a well-known farmer
of Westhamptpn, Mass. fell out of his
wagon at EasthamptOn and broke his
neck death resulting instantly. 1t is
supposed that he was taken with a
paralytic shock.
Henry A. Denny, 81, died at Belcher-
town, Mass. Mr.. Denny was Belcher-
towns Oldest resident, and also had the
distinction of being the oldest Free
Mason in Massachusetts,. He was born
Oct. ., 1902, in Leicester. Mass.
The quarterly dividends of the Fall
River mills will be announced during 6
this and the following week. and mill
treasurers who are in a position to know
state that instead Of the usual ~ per-
cent the dividends will average about
percent in each case.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-12-16
WIFE DRAGGED IN.
Molineux Trial EnIivenei by More
Spicy T.st imJny.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE MolineuX
trial was resumed yesterday. with Mr.,
kinsley, the handwriting expert, on the
witness stand. Nearly the entire morn
ing was occupied by this expert with the
necessarily dull description of the pen
habits of the prisoner.
Proceedings were enlivened just be-
fore the midday recess by the appear
ance as witness of Robert $. Holt, q
member of the firm of Holt Co. Dur
ing the examination of this witness the
name of the wife of Molineux was
dragged into the trial for the first time
Mr.. Holt had testified that the late
Henry c. Barnet was also connected with
the firm of Holt & Co.. had identifed
certain letters as being In the tandwrit-
ing of the deceased, and upon cross
examination by Mr. Weeks had testi-
fled that lady from out of town had
called upon him al his LeXir gton avenue
residence some time in November.
The object of particular line of
cross-questioning evidently puzzled AS
sistant District Attorney Osborne, for
he Immediately seized the opportunity
to examine the witness about Mrs.
MolineuX. Mr.. Holt said that he had
known her when she was Blanche Cheese
brough; that he had met her several
times at the Knickerbocker Athletic
club. He testified that on one occasion
he had been in Barnets room at the club
when Miss Chesebrough was there. The
witness, Barnet, Miss Chesebrough and
another woman had been attending an
,l,,l, nd ha
visited Barnets room. Barnet and Miss
Chesebrough remained in the room alone
together. The witness remembered that
there was part of a bottle of champagne
on the table when he was there.
During the afternoon Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Mcintyre appeared for
the purpose Of giving Mr.. Weeks an OPP
portunity to cross-examine him. On
account of the recent postponement OF
the inquiry into Mr.. McIntsre's cOnnec-
ton with the case and the peculiar cir
cumstances that the witness. though
connected with the district attorneys
office, had nevertheless been the per-
sonal friend of Harry Cornish, of Mrs
Adams and of Mrs Rogers, her daugh-
ter, had been employed as attorney for
Mrs. Rogers. had prepared for Mr..
Rogers articles for separation from Mrs.
Rogers, had been summoned to the
apartments of Mrs. Adams Immediately
after the murder, had discussed the
crime with all Of those directly interest
ed at that time, it was thought that the
assistant district attorney might, under
cross-examination by Mr.. Weeks, have
something sensational to tell. The cross
examination, though very searching,
apparently did not elicit any important
facts not thoroughly familiar to the
public.
Just before adjournment for the day
Edwin H. Barnet, brother CT H. C.
Barnet, was placed on the stand for the
purpose of Identifying specimens of the
handwriting of the deceased.