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The Grit-advocate., 1900-12-14

that his patent leather boots were
cracked and that no tailor would give
him credit. his desire for death BE-
came greater ~ he realized that ~
could not again meet his goaAsss.
Mechanically he raised himself aAd
went to the box whore he kept his
souvenirs in the hope that he might
find some Jewel that he could sell
Some portraits. following letters. locks
Of hair, notes. and leaves and dry
flowers were crushed under his hand.
He encountered the journal Of travels
and turned over the pages. The notes
on Chile awakened his interest u
was there that she had been born.
Il was twenty years old then" hs
sighed. How could have known Of
the misery in store for me-"
He read the lines written by Alva-
rado: IN ten years l promise to share
my property with partner Pisrrs La
valle."
He smiled sadly.
This very evening the ten years ex-
pire. II the good Alvarado wishes
to keep his promise he has not much
time left"
Two knocks were beard on the dess.
Pierre said to himself ironically:
There he ts now"
He opened the door. He saw before
him . man Of large stature. white hair
and beard witt the misn Of cowboy
and the color of cinnamon.
The visitor addressed him in Span
Excuse me-" he said. II an latA
You are Mr. Lavalle?"
Yes" replied Pierre astonishsd.
Il am Alvarado."
The young man nearly dropped the
lamp.
Alvarado continued:
Il have come to pay my debt"
Good" thought Pierre. 1T will en-
able me to buy some clothes 30 l can
see her again."
Aivarado continued: Il have made
my fortune, bring you our accounts
as we are partners. Aside from my
personal property which l deduct, we
possess between 10000, 900 and 100.-
100000 francs. The half of these have
been realized and $4,000 900 francs are
at your disposal"
The the lamp fell.
Good" continued Alvarado, you
are content. 1t is natural That en-
courages me to demand yomethinE Of
you. l prefer that the money remain
in my family and my family is COM
posed of my sister and my niece
Disappointment Pierre had a vision
of his magnificent Chilian and re-
mained silent.
Il wish that you marry my niece.
You know her already. She is named
Anita Pena."
Pierre threw himself upon the cow
boy and covered his white head with
kisses, while he sobbed for happi-
ness.
And this" concluded Landa, "is
what 1t is to give 1000 frcncs to q
Chilean who seeks his fortune"
Il wish l could find one like him
to stake" groaned Langrume.
beggar passed and asked aims in
a piteous voice. Langrume turned
away. why do not the police arrest
these vasabonds?" he growled
1T will bring you good luck to give
him money" said Landa.
The banker took a franc from his
pocket.
Make him write a memorandum in
your Journal" said Songeres.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-12-14

Vital statistics published recently in
Norway show that about 1000 inhab-
itants Of that country die annually
from consumption.
Columbus chronicle., 1900-01-27
Cycling in France.

The cycle tax in France serves one
useful purpose-that of illustrating the
growth of the pastime in that country
So great has been the rise of automo-
bilism in France that some diminution
might have been expected in the
Frenchman's enthusiasm for the cycle
The actual figures, however, speak en-
phatically to the contrary effect. In
1894. the first year of taxation, the
number of machines was 1906; in
1896 1t was 256,0S4; in 1896, 329,S16
and in 1897, 40S,S The figures for
last year, however, have just been pub
lished and show a total of 4S3,414, OF
nearly half a million. 1t may con-
fidently be expected, however, that the
figures for the present year will great
ly exceed even this total, for not only
Is the pastime showing no signs OF
diminution, but regulations introduced
this year with respect to the carrying
of plaque will insure more wide
spread payment of the imperial tax
which many riders have previously
found it possible to evade.
Columbus chronicle., 1900-01-27
The Flavor of Meats.

After an experience of several years
with all sorts of meats I am come to
the conclusion that the flavor is de-
rived from the bone and not from the
flesh. For example: Cut from a
young chicken that part of the breast
covering the wish bone; remove the
bone and broil with butter, adding a
few strips of bacon. Serve to your
guest as "ruffed grouse. or what we
unfortunately call par1ridge, and he
will think you have returned from the
woods after a successful week with
live game. In another dish serve a
breast cooked with the wish-bone in,
and he will say Chicken" A beef
steak broiled with the bone in has an
entirely different taste from one
broiled with the bone out. Try it.
Beyond doubt everything is bred in
the bone. What makes the shad so
delicious? The bone. Victor Smith,
in New York Press.
Columbus chronicle., 1900-01-27
Farmers Fruit Cake.

To make farmers fruit cake, chop
fine half pint of dried apples; cover
with half pint of cold water and let
them soak over night. The next
morning add cupful of golden syrup;
simmer gently for one hour. Stand
aside to cool. Beat half cupful butter to
a cream; add one cupful of granulated
sugar. Dissolve teaspoonful of soda
in two tablespoonfuls of water and
add it to half cupful of buttermilk
or sour milk; add this to the batter;
add two teaspoonfuls of cinnamon,
half teaspoonful of cloves and one
egg we'll beaten. Sift two cupfuls of
-four; add little -four, little of the
dried apple mixture and little more
flour until you have the whole we'll
mixed. The batter must be the thick
ness of ordinary cake batter. Pour
this into a well-greased cake pan and
bake in moderate oven for one hour.
Mrs. S. T. Rorer, in the LadieE'
Home Journal.
Columbus chronicle., 1900-01-27
How to Serve Poached Eggs.

Break an egg carefully into a coffee
cup, and sprinkle it lightly with salt
and pepper. Have ready a small stew
pan containing some boiling beef tea
which has been nicely seasoned. Care
fully slip the egg into the pan and
poach it in the usual way. When it
is done place it on rather thick round
of buttered toast. Thicken a small
quantity of beef tea quickly with a
little corn -four, and pour it over the
egg.
Another way of serving a poached
egg is as follows Break a new-laid
egg into buttered teacup, season it
with salt and pepper, and place the
cup in stewpan containing sufficient
boiling water to reach rather more
than halfway up the cup. AS soon
as the egg is set, turn it carefully onto
a piece of hot buttered toast. While
the egg is cooking boil small guam
tity of cream in saucepan, season it
with little celery. salt and pepper,
and add a teaspoonful of chopped
parsley to it; pour the cream over the
egg and serve at once. A small hot
water plate, with a cover, should be
used for all hot dishes sent to the in
valid's room, and remember that the
cover should be heated as we'll as the
plate.
Columbus chronicle., 1900-01-27
Household Hints,

Keep two gridirons in the kitchen,
one for meat and one for fish.
All meat should be cleaned with a
soft, damp cloth before cooking.
Windows should never be cleaned
when the sun is shining on them
Sand paper will whiten ivory han
died knives which have become yell
low.
Poultry should never be cooked un-
til twelve OF fourteen hours after being
killed.
When flannel underclothing irritates
the skin do Lot discard flannel, but
wear a soft muslin garment next the
skin.
There is nothing that so promptly
cuts short congestion of the lungs,
sore throat, rheumatism as hot water,
when applied promptly and thorough
ly.
Vegetables of any kind should not
be boiled after they are once we'll
done. Further cooking destroys their
flavor and makes them watery and in
sipid.
If tea leaves are to be used to col
lect the dust in sweeping, they should
be put in colander, we'll washed with
cold water, squeezed dry and spread
on the carpet only just before begin
ming to sweep.
Those who drink hot water overy
morning will find it more palatable if a
small piece of orange peel is added.
The fresh peel is preferable, but when
that is not available the dried answers
the purpose almost as WELL
In laundering colored shirt waists or
negligee shirts use lukewarm water
with plenty of salt in it and moder
ate application of some pure white
soap. Dry wrong side out in the
shade and remove from the line as
soon as dried.
New rice is much inferior in quality
to old, and is liable to produce indi-
gestion and rheumatism. 1t should
not be eaten for at least six months
after it Las been gathered. he seeds
ase then dry aud hard, and have the
yellowish tinge, while new rice is per.
iectly white.
Columbus chronicle., 1900-01-27
Monkeys as Bait for Crocodnes.

Recently a subscriber to the British
Fishing Gazette wrote to that publica-
tion for information as to the best
method Of fishing for crocodiles. In
the last issue another subscriber gives
to him this reply: With regard to
catching crocodiles, 1 shall be glad to
observe whether any one replies sat
isfactorily to Mr.. Firmins query. /
tried my hand when l was last in Cey-
Ion to catch some crocodiles that had
taken some coolie women, and 1 will
state my method shot a large
monkey (the silver wandroo), and
then sewed up triangle shark hook
that l had with me in the stomach OF
the monkey passing the chain and
swivel out of the throat. l then fast
ened to the chain a strong manila
rope, which l attached to a springy
tree. am bound to add that every
morning, to my disgust, I found my
monkey gone, but no crocodile. When
one considers the toughness of a mon
keys skin the result was to me always
incomprehensible. Perhaps we may
learn Of some infallible dodge, which
l shall be glad to try when next I go
out to the East"
Columbus chronicle., 1900-01-27
FOR THE HOUSEWIVES.
Delicious Tea.

If one wishes to have delicious tea,
it should be made in an earthen tea
pot in which boiling water has stood
for some time. When the pot has be-
come thoroughly heated, the water
should be poured off and in it's place
should be put one teaspoonful of tea
to each half pint of water to be used.
Add water that has reached the boil
ing point, and set the teapot on the
back of the stove for five minutes.
Some send it directly to the table and
cover with cosey for ten or twelve
minutes.
Columbus chronicle., 1900-01-27
Knew the Minister'S Talent.

Willie had swallowed a penny and
his mother was in state Of alarm.
Helen" she called to her sister in the
next room, "send for doctor; Willie
has swallowed a penny" The terrified
and frightened boy looked up implor-
ingly. mo, mamma" he interposed,
send for the minister" "The minis
ter?" asked his mother, incredulously.
did you say the minister" "Yes:
because papa says our minister can get
money out Of anybody"
Columbus chronicle., 1900-01-27
How's This I!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & Co.. Props Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
tious and financially able to carry out any
obligation made by their firm.
WEST g. TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists, Tole-
do Ohio.
WALDING, KINNAN q MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system Price, 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by ALI Druggists. Testimonials
free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Columbus chronicle., 1900-01-27

'THREE years ago was badly afflict'
cd with Eczema, and used Tetterine
with the most gratifying result.
made permanent cure after doctors
had failed to relieve me. I have symp-
tons of it breaking out on another part
of my person, SO you will please send me
one box Tetterine by return mail for
the Soc. enclosed. w. L. Mounce, 124
st. Marks avenue, Brooklyn, n. Y"
Sold by druggists or by mail for SOC.
by J. T. Shuptrine, Savannah, Ga.
Columbus chronicle., 1900-01-27
Benighted Superstition.

Mrs. Slimdiet-Well, that fellow
Longhead, who talked about taking
board here, is just about the most SUI
perstitious man l ever did hear of.
He's actually afraid of ghosts. Maid
Ghosts, is it? Mrs. Siimdiet-Yes. He
writes that he has changed his mind
about coming. because he's been told
that half dozen people have starved
to death here.-New York Weekly.
Columbus chronicle., 1900-01-27

A flock of 1000 turkeys was driven through
the streets of Columbia, No. the other day
like herd of cattle. The turkeys had been
collected from a number of localities and
were driven t. Columbia for Shipment
Columbus chronicle., 1900-01-27

PUTNAM FADELEss DYES do not spot, streak
or give your goods an unevenly dyed ap-
pearance. Sold by all druggists.
Columbus chronicle., 1900-01-27
Insanity In England.

For the last ten years there has been
an increase of 1000 annually in the
number Of Great Britain's insane.
Columbus chronicle., 1900-01-27

can recommend Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton to sufferers from Asthma. E. D. TOWN
SEND, Ft. Howard, Wis, May L. 1894.
Columbus chronicle., 1900-01-27

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
tiOn allays pain, cures wind collie 25c. a bottle
Columbus chronicle., 1900-01-27
Ask Them About 1t.

Half the men you meet are carrying
the watches they gave their wives be-
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Columbus chronicle., 1900-01-27

At the Minneapolis College of Agricul ture
fifty girls are studying scientific farming.
Columbus chronicle., 1900-01-27
NHlIIId 80
rS. bnS OF vVOfI1Cn OoO 00 ~ cleansing the scan %

crusts, sca4 preserving, puIIyne' anu ho, for
healing and dandrun ana he SVoPpns VI nts Cor an
nations ali rough hands, in the form OF Datns lo
ulceraiy end chahngs or too 1ree OF onense rno
themsev& weaknesses, ana Tor many sanaSVe be n
and nurs shs and eepeclany moSneIs anu "
other, esNry No amount OF persuasion can sco
ecialy for preserving and purifying the skim
cURA III CrIcuRA SOAP combines delicate emoent Flop
fMe great skin with the purest OF
with over odors No medcated or toilet soap
other for preserving purifying, and beaufyng tne s
ore0n or domestic toilet SOAP however
noses of the toilet BATH and nursery. Thus II cu
p,1 TWENTY FIVE CENTS, the BEST skin and comp'eA
eat baby soap In the world.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-02-03

Kentucky history is about to repeat
itself by reaffirming the title of the
State to the tragic name of Ozark and
Bloody Grounds" 1t is now in state
of insurrectiou so Gov. Taylor says.
1t will be remembered that after the
last election both candidates, Goebel,
Democrat and Taylor, Republican,
claimed to be elected governor; Taylor
was sworn in and Goebel has been con-
testing his election in the legislature.
Three days ago Goebel was shot down
as he was approaching the state house
in company Of two friends. The cow
ardly would-be-assassin has 80 far es-
capped.
The widest excitement followed the
dastardly deed. Governor Taylor adj
iourned the legislature and ordered it
to reconvene at London, little interior
mountain town. The Democratic mem
bers have refused to go and everything
Is in the utmost confusion. The calm
better judgment OF the conservatives
has not been able to assert itself
Governor Taylor has made an appeal
to President Mckinley for recognition
and aid in anticipation OF a riot and
bloodshed at any moment. Goebel who
it is said cannot possibly survive many
hours has been sworn In as governor
and has issued his proclamation assum-
ing control. The soldiers are bewilder-
ed and don't know whom to obey. II
Coebel should die within the next few
hours battle will be precipitated and
the loss of life in such a battle would
probably be as great as in any battle
fought by the British and Beers.
Before we go to press again startling
news may be confidently expected from
the present scenes of trouble.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-02-03
He Stirred Them the Wrong Way.

The visit OF Hon. John r. Morrison.
chairman OF the state Gold Republican
committee, to Fremont county, had the
effect on the Silver Republicans OF a
lighted cigarette thrown into an ant
bed. 1t put everyone In motion.
The visit Of the honorable gentleman
thoroughly aroused the Silver Repub-
licans, and, instead OF dissolving their
organization they have gone to work TO
strengthen their lines as vigorously az
the Beers strengthened their fortifica-
tions around Ladysmith. Had the gen.
tleman remained away the party might
have suffered and gone partially to
pieces from 'sinnocuous desuetude, -
but he aroused the members, and
aroused them In other counties too.
and henceforth they will be more
strongly united than ever before. Ger
tainly Mr.. Morrison did good service
for the opposition to his party. To that
end his visit was timely, effective and
just the thing needed.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-02-03
Still True to Party Principles.

All the talk made public about Silver
Republicans In Fremont county dissoIy.
ing their party organization and going
back to the gold Republicans Ia as idle
rs the winds on the desert. There Is
not word OF truth 10 Il.
THE NEWS has 1t from The best
authority that they are planning moth.
Ing OF the kind, aud next Tuesday.
meeting will show them to be as firmly
attached to their principles a. when
their delegates walked out Of the St.
Louis convention, No, the Silver Re.
puolicans and Populists OF Fremont
county will join the Democrats in sun.
port OF Mr.. Bryan and the union will
sweep that county as union will sweep
the state.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-02-03
Montana Senatorial Scandal.

The Senatorial investie alton OF the
Clark-bribery case from Montana, now
in progress in Washington, may or il
may not reveal the fact that w. A.
Clark bought his seat in the United
States Senate, but, as far as it has been
made, it does reveal this fact: The
state had lot Of Legislators who would
put to shame any band OF carpet bag
gers that infested The south In recon.
struction days or any ring of "boodlers'i
In the worst governed city in the
union.
THE NEWS cannot recall the action
OF any carpet bag legislature in any
state of the south which was more open
against public decency and morality, il
reports are to be believed, than that OF
certain Legislators OF Montana during
their session of last winter. Whatever
may be the result of the investigation
1t will never be denied but that class
brought shame and disgrace to their
state. How much better it would have
been il the senator had been nominated
in the state convention and the nomi-
nation had been ratified by the legis-
lature,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-02-03
BLAcKFoor. IDAHO. FEBRUARY 3, 1900.
Organism In 1000.

The Washington correspondent OF
the Globe-Demoeras, the strongest Re-
publican paper west OF the Mississippi
river, writes as follows OF the uneasi-
ness of Republican leaders in Washing
ton over Bryan's growing strength in
1900.
Hanna, Payne, Platt, Scott, Dick,
the men whose business it is to keep
close count on the political pulse, are
not viewing the approaching presiden-
iial campaign AS an easy walk over for
the Republican party. They have con-
fidence in the result, but they do not
hesitate to say that the management
must neglect no opportunity for adj
vantage. That feeling is what lies back
of the agitation over the vice presi-
Dental nomination. The leaders do not
want to let the selection of the candi-
date for second place go by default at
the last hour of the convention. They
do not think it wise to leave this matter
to the convention without previous full
f-AN~~0SNoN
mentioned and general expression of
sentiment throughout the country.
The desire is to get the man who will
add most strength to the ticket in all
sections. Mr.. Hanna wishes the Phil
adelphia contribution to the national
committee treasury made available now
so that the literary part of the cam
psign may be put in motion, and run at
high pressure for three months before
the convention meets. Because the
nomination of Mr.. Mckinley is assured
the Republican managers do not con-
ceive that they have nothing to do un-
I'll midsummer. Long conferences are
held almost daily at Republican nation
al headquarters and at Mr.. Hanna's
house. Such activity nine months be-
fore election is perhaps without prece-
dent. 1t means a realization by the
leaders OF the struggle to which the
country has not yet awakened. On the
other side there is manifestation of
confidence by Democrats which is una
oountable. Strange to tell, the hope of
the Democrats and the danger to Re-
publicans is on the Atlantic seaboard
this time. Eastern Democrats regard
the approaching passage of the gold
bill as practically settlement. of the
silver issue, no matter how much west
ern Democrats may make of it for cam
paign purposes, and they will not be in
the position of passive antagouism to
the party that they were in 1896. The
more intelligent gold Democrats haye
left their party for good. The rank
and file and the politicians who sulked
four years ago will be for Democratic
success in the east the coming cam
paign. There is no mistaking the ex-
ultation of Bryan since he has been
among these eastern Democrats the
past two weeks. Organism is still dan
gerous. Every Republican leader here
says So"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-02-03
Political Conditions In Oneida County.

At the request of number of Silver
Republicans OF Oneida county, ex-Sen-
ator Dubois accompanied by Auditor
Sinclair went to Malad this week and
organized Silver Republican party
for the county by the appointing by the
State committee of Peter FredricksOn,
mayor OF Malad City as chairman and
Hugh M. Jones one of the most popu.
lar and reliable OF Oneida countyis
young men as secretary. The Demo
Gratis OF the county entered into full CO.
operation and perfect harmony has
been restored between these natural
allies.
There was no Silver Republican Or
ganization at all in Oneida. The party
was sold out before the last campaign
by its chairman and committee. too late
for reorganization. The Silver Re-
puhlicans OF Oneida had not changed
their principles and now that there Is a
perfect understanding with the Demo
Gratis, the county can be put down sure
ly for fine majority for bi-metalism
and against the gold standard Republi-
can party. Let the good work go on.
The Democrats and Silver Republicans
are in full accord ia southeastern Idaho.
When the same unanimity prevails In
other parts OF the State the fight is over.
Down here we want complete union OF
all The Silver forces, Democrats, Silver
Republicans and PopuIists.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-02-03
Should BE Honest,

Ever since the fighting began in
south Africa and the British met their
hrst defeat they have been making one
excuse after another for their failnr.s
on the battIefields.
AT one time the mules stampeded
another time they did not understand
the lay OF the land, another time guides
misled them and so on, but the truth ot
the whole matter is, the Beers licked,m
every time. They should be honest and
say what all the world knows, ,.,rb.
boers gave US plain licklpgs and a.
effective as boy counts his llcki,g.
with a shoe sole.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-02-03

DISTANCE not only lends enchant.
mept to the view but it makes some NOR
powerfully brave, A few days ago we
we're told that Buffers army 4, g.,
nlght from Spion Kop crossed the
iugela river In two hours, and TODAY
ne IS talking of relieving Ladysmi,b
WITHIN week. Everybody Of any war
experience knows that an army when
routed and crosses u wide stroam in ,wo
hours cannot be brought to a erea,
hshting point and daring deeds within
. week. 1t is we'll enough for Gen,l
Butler to talk when the Tuvela rivo,. =
between him and the Beers "
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-02-03

BOSTON. Jan. 3l.-W. J. Bryan was
the central figure OF an unusual demon.
stration in this city tonight. After
participating in several events of lesser
Importance during the day Mr.. Bryan
addressed an immense mass meeting In
Mechanics hall, building containing
a seating capacity greater than any
other In Boston. 1t is estimated that
there were over 10000 persons In the
hall, hundreds OF whom remained stand
ing throughout the evening.