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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21


A report sent out by the United
States Department OF Agriculture says:
The Department of Agriculture OF
Portugal, through DR.. Howard. ento-
mologist of the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture. and the courteous
cooperation of the State Board of Hor-
ticulture of California, has succeeded
in repeating in Portugal the wonderful
success effected in California some
years ago partly through the efforts of
the department in saving the orange
industry OF that state from annihila-
ton, owing to the depredations of the
white or 1uted scale Qcerya purchas),
by the Introduction from Australia of
the Novius tvedalial cardinals, which
preys upon the scale and thus keeps 1t
in check.
In September. 1896, DR.. Howard was
appealed to by Portuguese authorities
for advice as to the most efficacious
means OF combating the ravages Of the
scale which had appeared in disastrous
numbers in the orange and lemon
groves along the river Tagus. DR..
Howard having satisfied himself, by
examination of photographs and speci-
mems OF the insect received from Por-
tugal. that 1t was undoubtedly the
Icerya purchase of California expert
ence, strongly advised his Portuguese
correspondents to attempt the intro
duction of the Novius cardinals and
pledged his cooperation in an effort to
secure specimens and ship them to
Portugal. His advice and proffers OF
assistance were cordially accepted. In
October. 1897, DR.. Howard secured from
the State Board Of Horticulture of
California about sixty specimens OF the
Novius cardinals, in the adult condi-
ton, and some larvae. These were
packed In moss with plentiful supply
OF Icerya as food. and forwarded from
Washington by direct mail. Only five
of the Novius reached Portugal alive.
They were at once placed In glass Jars
at the Chemical Agricultural Expert
ment Station at Lisbon and were so
successfully cared for that when heard
from In December there was already q
numerous progeny.
November 20, q second colony OF the
predatory beetles was received from
California. In order to hasten the
Journey of this colony to Portugal, DR..
Howard took the packet to New York
and placed 1t in cold storage. awaiting
the arrival Of the direct steamer to Lis
bon. But In spite Of these precau-
lions, and owing to several unfortun-
ate delays In transit, the packet did not
reach Lisbon until forty-four days after
It left California. One male and i've
females were still alive. and, owing to
the great care taken Of them by the
Portuguese oficials, these survived and
multiplied. Owing to the great 10
cundity Of the Novius, tho breedings
from the six which reached Lisbon in
q few months reached many Thousands.
and colonies were established In Lis
bon and its environs.
Reports received by DR.. Howard last
August were to the effect that many
Thousands Of the beetles had been dis
tributed and already about ninety coll
onies had been established in and
around Lisbon. In the orange orchard
around the propagation station the
beetles and larvae Of Novius were reck-
oned By millions and colonies were BE-
Ing distributed daily to farmers and
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21
FAST TIME TO CHICAGO



Commencing February s, the new time
card OF the Rio Grande Western goes into
effect The Atlantic Express leaves Salt
Lake City at ga. m, arriving at Denver
at $3.50 q, N. the following morning and
Chicago at 2;l5 p. m. the third day; max
ing connections with limited trains from
Chicago 10 New York. The evening train
leaves at 7:4op. m, arrives At Denver 1t
s:i5 p. N. the following night and Chicago
II 8 q. IN. he third day, making close con-
nections with the fast morning trains for
New York and Boston. Both of these
through trains are splendidly equipped
with all latest appliances and oonvenisnces
and carry Pullman Palace and Pullman
Tourist sleeping cars as well as free Re-
clinlng Chair Cars. Ticket Office No. los
West Second South street. (Aostoncs
Corper,1
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21

The most talked of woman in Paris at
'he present moment is Mime Jacque, con-
cierge' or ianitress, of great personal bra
very. Within short time she has stop
PED runaway horses In crowded streets,
saved young woman from being crushed
under the wheels OF an omnibus on the
boulevard des Italians and pinioned, until
the arrival OF the police, man who was
pursuing his wife with carving knife in
MS hand. The Humanitarian society of
faris has presented medals to her for
courage
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21

working in opposite directions around
the branch, at first Just beneath the
bark. afterward probably after the
arst year, entering the hard wood"
The remedies for this species are the
same as for the round-headed borer
with the extra precaution that the
larger branches also be protected Dy
the wash applied.
Note.-A third species Of Saperda
(fayD, has similar habits and is like
iy to attack apple and similar culti-
vated pomaceous trees, but Is thus far
known only on thorns-
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21

-HO @VuIp@OuV TOT bAItImOF0 = Ohio.
The improvements that have been
made on the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road during the past two years have
rendered 1t possible TO operate cars of
heavier capacity than have been In
use In the past and the receivers have
Just ordered from the Schoen Pressed
Steel Company OF Pittsburg 1000 steel
coal cars OF capacity OF 100, 900
pounds each. These cars will be used
for the seaboard trade and are ex-
pected TO be in service during the early
part OF 1889. In addition To these cars
the receivers have also ordered from
the Pittsburg Locomotive Works 80
more OF the consolidated locomotives
with 22x2s inch cylinders.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21
Howe Thai

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
Ease Of Caiarrh that cannot be cured BY Halls
Caisrrn Cure
Il. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, q
We. tire undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last 10 years and believe him
perfectly honorable In al business transactions
aud financially able TO carry out any ohliga-
tous made by their firm.
West & Truaa. Wholesale Druggists. Toledo.
o.. WAldinr, kinnan & Marvin. Wholesale
Druggists Toledo. Ohio
Hall $ Caiarrh Cure is taken internally, act
Ing directly upon the blood aud m ucous surfaces
Of the system Testimonials sent free Price
:sc per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Halls Family Pills are the best
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21

Why are those women wringing their
hands, asked the orderly at Manila. Well,
you see, Hobson has just arrived, an
swerea the marine, and he's holding a re-
ception. but these ladies are barred because
they have got rings in their noses"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21

Window Gins

Window Cliffs. Tenn, May 10, 1898.
had been suffering long time with
liver and kidney trouble. and was I'M
able TO move myself in my bed. Fin
ally / procured two bottles of DR.. ]. H.
McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm. AS
| finished the second l became able to
go about my work as usual. l gladly
recommend IL. w. T. MASSA.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21

tina, 49, aAaeiphia scientist has computed
10 10 an average man of l5a pound. WEIGH,
' nas enough iron in his system to maize =
m.s "1nAre, and enough phosphorus 70
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21

Philip d. Armour, John NJ Clark, A. c.
Bartlett and other leading business men
in Chicago are heading a movement to
have a commercial training school estab-
lished in connection with the city's public
school system.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21
ONLY 6EvENTY-rHREE HOURS


ny recent change In sched ule tho Over
and Limited Of the Union Pacific and
NORTH western in connection with tho L.
o q M B. and N. Y. G. l. R.R. R.,
now mako tho unparalleled time record of
'niy 'hres days 70 New York. Train
'oSves salt Lake 700 a. m, Ogden $40 a.
n daily, arrives Chicago 7:S a. m. and
or1hd Central depot New York City 10 :gb
= m,' second and third days respectively.
oniy one change Of cars and twelve hours
quickest timo. For purchase OF tickets
.nd reservation of berths call at the sold
osano, Soi Main street, or address H. M.
Clay. General Agent.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21

A great fear of some impending disaster
seems to have fallen over Pekin, and num-
bers of houses there now have the words,
Speak not of state affairs" written on
slips of red paper and posted over the lin.
tells of each household.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21

In certain conditions of the atmosphere
electricity is SO abundant on the top Of the
volcano, Mauna Loa, in Hawaii, that an
English geoiogist found that he could trace
electric letters with his fingers on HE
blanket
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21
A Cheap Ice House.


No expensive structure is needed for
an ice house. though there is an OBJ
3ect to have no wasting away, 1t should
be made tighter than where this does
not matter SO much, says a writer in
Country Gentleman. Slabs from the
saw mill do very nicely for the roof,
and the sides may also be of rough
boards. Where desired the ice house
may be one corner of the woodshed
partitioned OF, in which ice will keep
quite as well as In a more costly struc-
ture. Even stacking is often resortsd
to, by laying down rails for a floor. ON
which to stack the blocks comparative
ly. Cover heavily with some material
which is non-conducting, such a
straw, hay, ETC., finishing the top so
as to shed rain, bracing the sides with
boards and rails to keep covering in
position. Care must be taken In get
ting at the ice. always to open at same
place and cover up thoroughly, or some
hot day will turn 1t to water In put
ting in the ice no matter where it NAV
be. always surround 1t with non-con-
Quoting material like sawdust.
Too Late Melons.-Every year. when
frost cuts the tender leaves of melons
and stops further growth. the cultiva-
tor finds . great number of melons
unripe, and therefore worthless. For
an unripe melon. being mostly water.
and having very little substance, isn't
worth much ~ feed for stock and u
not. indeed. AZ good ~ q green pump
kin Of the same weight. OF course all
this extra growth Of vine and the un-
ripe melons on 1t IL wasted plant food.
n concentrated on the melons earlier
started, 1t would make them larger and
also make them ripen earlier. With
. small amount Of trouble both the
number and value Of ripe melons nay
be thus increased.-Ex.
Growth OF Strawberry Planta-As
the strawberry plant increases its root
growth even In cold weather. whom
the ground 10 not frozen. and ripens
it, fruit early In the spring. q part Of
the manure should be applied In the
fall. especially II 1t be stable manure.
A. top dressing Its value il them
doubled, for its fertilizing powers are
most effective. As mulch It proteota
from cold. and 1t lessons the freezing
and heaving OF the ground, % damas-
inR to the root. The Indiana Tarmae.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21

A catalogue Of 200 prizes, suitable to
every taste and condition, mailed on In
quiry. Prizes given for saving Diamond
&C. Soap wrappers, Address Cudahy
Soap Works. South Omaha. Neb.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21

Vice President Hobart declares himself
a direct gamer by the Spanish war, be-
cause, whereas 100 babies month were
named for him previous TO the outbreak of
hostilities. Dewey. Sehley, Roosevelt and
Hobson now &c, their share of godfather
ship.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21

1t is not improbable that Jonah prefaced
some ancient Jest with that reminds me-
and then got up the whale story to explain
why he was then and there thrown over
hnard
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21

An ideal husband is one who doesn't
sheer at his wife because she insists upon
keeping a lot of half dead gernaniums stuct
up in the bay window all winter
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21

Before man falls in love he wonders
how woman would suit him for q wife.
After he falls in love he wonders how he
would suit woman for husband.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21

George Bartle, a clerk In the department
of state in Washington. has been continu-
ously in the public service for fifty-four
years, having been appointed an assistant
messenger by President Polk in 1886.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21

If time is money, the only wonder is that
the husbands of half the shoppers in the
land are not on the verge of bankruptcy
about this time.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21

Miilie-Jack said he would go throug h
nre and water for me last summer.
Moliie-Weil, don't you believe him'
believe himl Why, only yesterday he
wrote and said he couldn't keep an en-
gagemcnt with me because 1t rained and
some one had taken his umbrella
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21

Mamma, said youngster as the Hob
son procession was passing, I've decided
what I'll be when grow up think I'll
be q hero.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21

Mike-Did yez know Tim Dowdy in Dub
linl Pat--Fath oil did; he's me brother
in.law. Mike-I think you resimble him
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21

Perhaps nobody Is such fault finder
and complainer as he who is getting some
thing for nothing
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21

There is economy In using Diamond
&C" Soap In the laundry in preference
to other kinds.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21

Ibelieve my prompt use of Piso's Cure
prevented quick consumption.-Mrs Lucy
Wallace, Marquette, Kan, Dec. IL, '96.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21

Hell think will make you present of
q pockctbook. Shells there anything in
Il for met
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21

Folks who ran in debt will have TO craw'
out
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21
Mrs. yytp.low,. Soothing syrup

Don't marry stout giri-there is too
much waist about her.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21

May DeWitt-Mamma thought you would
propose. She said 1t was inevitable
Jack Hopeson-And your
May DeWitt-Oh!I said would accept
the inevitable
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21

fer children teethins softens the gums reduces In
nammation, allsys pain, cures wind collie 70 cent?
D bottle
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE pA,

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund the money IL 1t fails to cure
&c The genuine has l. Il Q. on each tablet
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21

Cslixto Garcia, tho l2-yeaf-old son ofths
,saa Cuban general, has entered the West
Chester pa State Normal school. For
me past three years he has been pupil In
ma publie school In New York city.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-03-17
On the West Side.

There was a campaign meeting
on the West side Wednesday even
ing, during which the extraordinary
spectacle was presented OF a speaker
saying hat there were thieves in the
city cou neil and not specifying who
the thieves we're, also fnrther inti-
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-03-17
Bucklen's Arnlca Salve.

THE BEST SALVE in the world for cuts.
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheun,. fever
sores, letter, chapped hands. chilblains
corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles. or no pay required. 1t is guar
anteed to give pc feet satisfaction or money
refunded. Price IS cents-per box For sale
by l.. D. Brown, Pioneer Drug Store. Ill.,.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-03-17


mating that many OF those endors-
ing the council should be looked on
with suspicion. The speaker was E.
). Smith, who was engaged and sent
over by those opposed to
Mayor Vasaly and Alderman Lane.
The first speaker was Judge Shaw,
who spoke briefly in favor OF the
present administration and gave
reasons why the voters should stand
by it. Mayor Vasaly followed. He
told how MIR. Richardson offered not
to run provided his son was put on
the police force, how although he
(the mayor) had been opposed by
the younger Richardson a year ago.
i'll the fall the mayor supported him
for sheriff; how he had refused to
make promises of any kind regarding
the police. The mayor went over
the work accomplished during the
past year, and showed the import
ance OF returning the present mayor
and the aldermen in sympathy with
him. He asked the West sidels what
they had gained by being continu-
ally ranged agains5 the wishes of the
majority OF the city. The mayor
ave some instances of the injustice
done by private ownership Of the
light and water plant, and spoke On
the advantages of municipal owner
ship.
E. S. Smith was permitted to speak
next. He showed his complete ignor.
ance Of the question at issue when be
said 100000 in bonds had been is.
sued. As everyone knows, not
bond has been issued. He said mu-
nicipal ownership was q good thing,
and the people wanted it, but the
present council w6s not a safe one to
be given the privilege of issuing
bonds. Mr.. Smith made the rather
risky assertion that Sam Trebby was
thief, and anything that Trebby
favored was rctten. Therefore; be-
cause Trebby favored the bond issue,
it Yves a bad and corrupt thing, The
plant was to be bought for $45, 900,
and the remaining $4,000 was to
be divided up among Trebby and
some OF the council, whom the
speaker characterized as knaves and
scoundrels. He did not specify any
one by name, however. He laudpd
Uncle Nate, whom he characterized
last fall as only fit for the graveyard,
and praised Mr.. Fuller, whom he also
covered with mud last fall. Every
body laughed at the speakers Jokes,
but paid no attention to his argu-
ment, for there was none beyond yit-
operation and abuse. The remarks
were greatly applauded by some of
the outfit that accompanied Joe
Eoura ssa Zone OF the chief pillars OF
Mr.. Richardson's campajgn) across
the river. Up to a day or two ago
Smith was against the Electric gang.
What caused his sudden conversion
can only be surmised.
Mayor Vasaly again took the
floor and said the statements made
by Smith were atrocious and Sian
dcrous. He denounced the speaker
for assailing the character OF the
aldermen and the citizens who sup
ported them. He explained that the
$15 900 over the $45 900 was to be
used, in case the plant was bought,
to build mains. He excoriated the
previous speaker and the cause
which needed such a defender.
Mr.. Richardson and Aid. Turner
made a few remarks.
1t is conceded that Smiths speech
made votes for both the mayor and
Alderman Lane,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-03-17

The mayor wishes to officially con
tradict the report that ne hired E. s
Smith to make that speech Wednes-
day night. 1t seems plausible, but
1T isn't true.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-03-17

Fuller and Smith-that Goes make
a powerful, although grotesque COM
binatiOn,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-03-17
A Valuable Industry.

One OF the most important additions
to the industrial prosperity of our
city is the plant OF the Little Falls
Granite Co., located in the midst OF
the great manufacturing center on
the West side. -" ~.-.
The concern was first started at
Gravelville, where their great quar-
ries lie, but in order to meet tbs de-
mand for their products, they moved
to Little Falls a few months ago,
and built the IargepoI,shing and cut
ting works they now occupy. The
building is 26 by 100 feet i'll dimen-
sion, provided with all modern ma
chiDery and tools known to this i'm
portant industry, including the large
polishing machine and two lathes
for polishing columns. Tie power
is furnished by an underground
shalt extending $50 feet from the
great turbine ope1 a ted by the water
power.
A we'll equipped blacksmith shop is
an important adjunct to the business
The whole esta blishment presents a
scene of considerable life and ANNA
ton. Every description OF material
used in building, construction, bri5ge
or monumental work can be OBJ
tanned here in any quantity, a spe-
ciaIty being made OF fine light or
dark gray granite. An immense
stock is carried and the concern de-
signs aud manufacture monuments
and general cemetery work. only &C
complished stone cutters and sculp-
tors being employed.
The trade of the company is rap
idly extending through the North
west. Many importantcomm
are on hand at present, including a
large contract from st. Cloud-here-
tofore a formida bic competitor, and
one from La Crosse, Wis The con-
tracts for these magnificent monu-
ments were secured after sharp COM
petition in bids.
A large force OF men is constantly
employed in the works and quarries.
The individual member OF the firm,
are Joseph Robbers, Lewis Robbers,
Geo. Hall, and Chas. Hall, al skilled
and of lorg experience in the bust
ness. The new concern is an impor-
tant factor in the industrial prosper
ity of Lit tie Fails and deserves the
support of the people of the city and
county.
The Brainerd Arena, the new paper
Just established at Brainerd deserves
success, judging from it's appearance.
1t is bright and newsy, we'll filed
with advertisements, and on the
right side politically. We wish
Brother Beard all possible success.
Miss Mary Blair suffered amnu-
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-03-17
District Court.

00oA NV WV "
The Kiewel Brew ing Co. won in the
case OF .. Hirschman Of st. Paul
against it. Hirschman is a liquot
dealer. He and Kiewel made al
agreement to back d saloonist
named Blum at Sank Centre
Hirschman sued to collect pay fo1
the goods he sold, claiming that
Ki wei ordered the goods for Blum.
The jury gave verdict for the
plaintiff in the case of Andrew Han
son vs. Martin Christensen. The
suit was over a crop OF oats on land
whose title was disputed. The plain.
tiff got $50 in justice court, from
which the defendant appealed. The
district court jury gave Hanson $15
the district court costs to be paid by
him, and the justice court costs by
Christianson.
The Math. thinner case was given
to the jury Saturday afternoon.
thinner is the Two Rivers man who
was charged with assaulting Geo
Armstrong.
After the Jury had been charged in
the thinner case, Judge Baxter an.
nounced recess until Tuesday, April
! tn, when the other criminal cases
will come up. All jurors but six
were discharged. The trials OF Henry
c. Taylor and Samuel Mills will not
therefore, come off till next month.
+. A. Lindbergh, junior member
of.the law firm of Lindbergh Blanch.
ard 4 Lindbergh, will leave the firm
and move to Aitkin about the mid
die OF next. month. Mr.. Lindbergh
is as able young attorney, and we
are sure will have great success in
his new location, although the many
friends OF the family will regret their
removal from Little Falls.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-03-17

Miss Mary Blair suffered ampu-
tation OF one of her toes at tho hos
pital Monday. The operation was
necessitated by tibrous tumor, and
was conducted by DR.. Mil)spaugh,