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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-10
reias star rssaliaritis.

Some o, these starry nlkhts take
look at tho North star. whleh Is away
up toward the top Of the sky at pres.
cnt. and see II you can make yourself
believe that the bright white spot In In
reality three balls Of light. II has
recently beea discovered tina, thls
sO-caiIcd star IA composed Of three
anns. swing around in great orbits. like
the sun, earth and moon. When wc
consider that this great guiding light
OF tho heavens is 255.O0O. 900 miles
away. or 2.esI times as far of as our
sun. however. we feel inclined to be-
lleye almost anything about Il. The
three suns composing Polaris. or North
star. cannot be distinguished through
the most powerful telescope in the
world but were discovered by means
OF speetroscopic photograph taken at
the Lick observatory, Two Of the suns
Of the North star trIplst rcvolys
around each other every four days. and
these together revoivc about a third.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-10
DRANK ONLY WHISKY,
For Thirty Years Man Held - =
EfrMns.N Vow.

Joshua Reddik, an eccentric charac'
ter. died here recently, writes LEFT
iier's Station correspondent to the
Chicago Inter Ocean. For thlrty-one
years past lie had not taken drink OF
water voluntarily, nor had he allowed
himself to take bath. There was
feud between water aad Joshua pa
thetic in its inception. Reddik wai
one of the first settlers in this section
In due course of time a young Joshua
came to the family He was likel,
youth, who could plow a straight fur
row when he was IL years old. The
family prospered exceedingly. During
that they sold hay to the government
at price approximating nine gold dol.
lars pound, and weighed IL on their
own scales A few miles from the
Reddik homestead flowed a placid rlv-
er. In this stream Reddik and his son
We're accustomed to swim. They went
swimming one fine warm day in July.
1868, and young Joshua was drowned.
Mrs. Reddik. Frustrated by the shock.
died. Standing by her coffin. Joshua
Reddik swore that never so long as he
lived would he drink water or volun-
tarily come in contact with II. Joshua
Reddik decided that whisky was about
as far away from water as he could
get, and he stocked his house with
whisky. He bought ii by the barrel,
- In
creased. 1t happened that Reddik's
oath kept him from travelling. He was
virtually surrounded by water. His
oath would not allow him to cross
water for fear ne might fall in, SO he
was condemned to spend his life in a
territory about three miles square.
Rain and snow were the bane Of his
existence. He became an expert in
prognosticating transforms and was
always able TO avoid getting wet. but
in winter he was compelled 10 spend
most of his time in his lonely house.
He would stock up with provisions in
the fall. having few barrels OF whis-
Ky rolled in and prepare TO hibernate.
Whisky as a steady beverage palled on
the old man after decade of indul-
gence. moehn's brewery was a short
distance from the house. On one side
OF the brewery was a pond. and to
avoid the pond in reaching the brew.
cry the old man was compelled TO
make wide detour and slide down a
bluff. a special brand of beer was
made for him in the brewery and o
flight Of stairs was built down the blum
for his benefit
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-10
AVOID DANGER.
ahe Danger of Catarrh Ointment That
Contain Merenry.


This journal, although more partieu-
larly devoted to all that interests
finance, commerce and manufacture
ing. Is nevertheless always awake to
the need and wants OF its readers, let
the subject be what 1t may. We were
asked to investigate and report upon
the merits OF the various catarrh reme-
dies on the market. The production
OF preparations Of injurious compost
tion cannot, unfortunately. be stopped
or restricted at present, or until our
state legislatures can be induced to
pass such suitable and stringent laws
as will effectually prevent their APP
pearance on the market In the mean
time, the people must look out for
themselves. In this matter, we have
made most careful and painstaking
investigation, realizing the confidence
that would be placed in cur reply. Our
medical staff employed to make such
pnvestigations were most favorably
Impressed with the preparation known
as Halls catarrh cure, manufactured
by F. j. Cheney & Co. of Toledo. Ohio,
and agreed that this peerless remedy
deserves our highest Endorsement.
Many of the catarrh remedies on the
market contain mercury. which de-
stroys the sense Of smell and deranges
the whole system when entering
through the mucous surfaces. From
analysis We found that Halls catarrh
cure contains no mercury. 1t is taken
Internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the sys-
ten. We have no interest whatever
In this matter beyond faithfully sery-
ing our readers. and as our indorse-
ment Is extended without reward OF
any kind, and Is wholly unsolicited by
this company, and will be received
with the full credence that all our
statements have met with for the past
eighteen Southern Review OF
Commerce
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-10

Sometimes II requires more Drawer,
to DO little thlns all alone than &c
do some great thing In company wltt
others. Thus a soldier may be a here
on the feld OF battle. but lack the eonr-
age 10 stand up alone on a platform
and make speech Ralph Waldo EN-
erson, In his essay on Hsro.sm." says
that genuine hsrolsm is persistence
AS an illustration he tells how hls
little son Waldo on his way 10 sehoo
had TO pass house where lived .
French family rhe child heard the
family talking their native language
which he could not understand, ana
that made him have a sort OF supsrstt'
tgous fear OF them SO Mr.. Emerson
used 10 walk 70 ana from the sehoo
with the little fellow Bat one daS
he decided that the ehlld was ole
enough 10 overcome his fear and pass
the house OF the FgeHFh family by him
Eeli he wen, 70 school with the las
and told him that he musI rstuFn
alone. After school was dismissed
Waldo walked Hianfaliy toward home
until he bad nearly reached the freneh
house. Thea he stopped, and. leaning
against the fence. began 10 whimpsr
Miss Elizabeth tloaF. neighboF. sas
him. and went to bis gescds Come
Waldo. am going your way. aud yoa
can walk with me. she said Tbs
eAlld looked up teagfuliy into her eysa
a moment and then said Ia the mosI
1oletul voice 4 dun't ghiuk that wa
what my father mean, Tor mo 10 do.
Then he yrudsei on by himself II
such ways boys and s,ris may pr0Y,
thsis hero.sm In the Iillis dnIies u
lie
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-10
A FOpAER AMERICAN SAYS,
Ooubisd Their Cultivated Lands and
MOrv Than Doubled Their stock.

Ooubted Their Cultivated LAnds and
Morv Than Doubled Their stock.
The following letter. written by Mr..
John Cummings of Wetaskiwin. AL
bortn, Canada, formerly of Washing
ton. to a friend in the United States.
Is only one of hundred similar cases
and what was done by Mr.. Cumminss
can more easily be done today by any
good, sober aud industrious farme'
who chooses to make his home in the
dominion.
Dear Sir: You want to know how |
rot along since came into Northern
Alberta l am happy to inform you
that am not ashamed TO tell.
We located five miles northeast OF
wetaskiwin; left Pennington. Wash.
on the 29th day Of May. driving all the
way. We had time TO build our
log house the first fail, and to make
us comfortable for the family and
stock. We then built four stables, 1Sx
81 inside, so that we could put every
thing inside them when the cold got
down to the fifties, and worked hard
getting up the stables, and got through
clubbing ON the 1st of December; but,
10 our surprise, we had no use for the
stables only for the milk COW and two
spans of horses. The balance OF the
horses lived ON the prairie all winter.
and took care of themselves. The doors
of two stables were left open for them
20 go into in a cold. time. but they
would not do il. but stayed out on the
prairie the coolest night We had and
looked as spry as erickets.
l can go ten rods back of my house
and count ten residents. | know all
OF their circumstances. Every one of
them have doubled their cultivated
land, and doubled their animals, and
a great deal more. All of US are com
paratively out of debt and an unusual.
ly big crop to thresh and prospects OF
q fair price, and | expect we are as
we'll contented lot of people as there
Is TO be found from Florida to the
klondike.
My son bought two pounds OF Irvine
to the acre, and when We started to
bind some barley We found that in
stead of taking two pounds to the acre.
1t was taking nearly five pounds Then
you ought to have seen him hitch I'D a
team and make for town for 100 pounds
more ! cannot say how it will thresh.
All can say is that 1t is well-headed
and takes an enormous amount o.
Irvine.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-10

Some one has said that the govern.
ment must pay twice for what II gets
The white house fence. which surrounds
the presidents residence. and Is abou,
mile long. seems to have more than
proven the rule. For afty years that
venerable fence has been painted an.
nualiy II is high iron structurc. and
when the proper season comea n III.
TIC gang Of painters first scrape and
then paint the fence. This {, slou
work, especially In sunny weather. TO,
then hosts OF strangers make lnaulrle,
OF the workmen, who, in self defense
must talk much and paint less. II IA
estimated that the painting lob coats
the government 5000 each year. AZ
tnis mas been going on for say oftv
years, the paint on tho national fon
has cost some $40 900.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-10

The Queens thoughtfulness for 9TH
ers is quite wonderful; from the mis-
tress Of the robes down to a footman
each Is considered individually and
their pleasures thought Of. Abroad
the Queen always arranges that the
servants shall see the principal sights
galleries. etc Years ago, in a for
eign city almost everyone had left the
chateau except her majesty and the
lady in waiting. The latter heard a
tap at her door, and on saying come
in" to her astonishment the Queen
came in, bringing her a souvenir OF
their time together-a beautiful brace.
let, with medallions of the various
places they had visited, behind por-
traits Of the various members OF the
royal family. surrounded. If / remem-
Der right. with Jewels and an inscrip-
ton: ITO the -, from her affec-
tionate but sorrowing friend, the
Queen Of England"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-10


Who's afraid in the dark;
"Oh, not |" said the owl.
And ne gave great seowl,
And he wiped his eye
And fuffed his iowl--"To whoa!"
Said the dog, Il bark
Out loud In the Boo-oo'"
Said the cat, "Miew
III scratch any who
Dare say that do
Feel atrald-Miew!"
Afraid" said the mouse.
"of the dark In the house7
Hear me scatter
Whatever's the matter
Squeak"
Then the toad In the hole
And the bug In the ground,
They both shook their heads
And passed the word round;
And the bird in the tree.
And the fish. and the bee.
They declared all three
That they never did see
One OF them afraid
In the dark.
But the little boy who had gone TO bel
Just raised the bedclothes and cOyege
up his head
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-10

Edward F. Bigelow, editor of Popular
Science, we'll known specialist in
noture-study, is to conduct a depart
ment Of Mature and Science for Young
all the questions children ask him.
Another new departure is the st. Mich
olas League, an organization of young
the best compositions. drawings, pho
tographs, etc.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-10

Doctor-"Your wife is very sick
woman. and ! have my doubts as to
her recovery" Husband-"Oh, she'll
pull through all right. Her dressmak-
er sent home new gown yesterday
and she hasn't tried 1t on" Chicago
News.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-10

Stranger-The cars don't run very
regularly on this line, do they? Native
Not very. Are you In a hurry?
Stranger-Yes. am. want to get
down to the ferry the worst way. Ma
tive-O, you do? Well, this is tho way
you want to Philadelphia Press.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-10

George slephensoh's mind WAS chang.
ing the face OF the earth. yet lie wepi
al the sight OF this little fam.iy and
was deeply sIleyed because be himself
had unconseiously been the cause OF
the death.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-10
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.
SOME GOOD STORIES FOR OUR
JUNIOR READERS.

In an Apricot Orchard How the run
Is Gaihersd, Drted aud Prepared Tor
Market - Whom iryinE Was q hey ~
Unique Four-ln-hanL
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-10

A piece of fiction entitled THE Kill
Ing of the Mammoth, published in Nc
Clnre's some months ago, was taken by
many readers as record of fact-as
much to the surprise as to the regret of
The editors In the present number,
Mr.. Frederick A. Lucas, of the Ma
tional Museum, gives us "The Truth
About the MAMMOTH" and the TRUTH,
Is Mr.. Lucas, out Of his ample scientific
knowledge, presents it, is so extremely
Interesting that even those who were
most misled by the inventions of the
story writer viii feel that ample amends
are here made.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-10

The dining car service OF tho Denver q
Rio Grande Railroad is proving great
convenience to the travelling public. Ele-
giant dining cars are attached TO all trains
leaving Denver on this popular road where
meals are served in manner pleasing to
al travellers, and at moderate prices. Tho
enjoyment Of trip through Colorado's
wonderful scenery that ahounds along tho
road Is enhanced by the dining car and
other conveniences that have been adopted.
For information, time cards, rates, etc.,
address S. X. Hooper, General Passenger
and Ticket Agent, Denver, or II. M. Cush-
ing, Travelling PASSENGER Agent, 100 West
Second South Street, Salt Lake City.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-10

A cup Of very hot milk taken at bed
time will often prevent sleeplessness
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-10

Mr.. w. I. Stead writes in the Review
Of Reviews for February on 1.-THE Per-
llous Position of England" pointing
out the dangers which threaten from
Across the channel
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-03-10

Be careful that you don't do right
In the wrong way.
The Coconino sun., 1900-04-07
Played Out.

Dull headache. pains in various parts of the body. sinking at the pit of the stomach. loss of appetite. feverisbness, pimples or sores are all positive evi dences of impure blood. No matter how it became so it must be purified in order to obtain good health. Acker's Blood Elixir has never failed to cure scrofulous or syphilitic poisons or any other blood diseases. It is certainly a wonderful remedy, and We sell every tottle on d positive guarantee. w. R. Edwards, druggist. }
The Coconino sun., 1900-04-07
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

The Board of Supervisors held their second quarterly meeting on Monday. There were present J. C. Phelan, J. B. Jones, T. F. Pulliam. clerk.
 The following claims against the county were allowed:
 w. s. Robinson, county physician ...s Ii2 50 Rabbit Bros. supplies s.-................ A. 3 Rabbit Bros. interest certificates 352 39 Rabbit Bros. supplies ................... 3i 70 Rabbit Bros. burying pauper er............. 9 co Babbitt Bros, furniture Assessor office 48 70 Babbitt Bros, supplies ................... 22 O5 James Loy. salary ................... 3I2 30 James Loy, expenses Di t'.ct Attor-
 neys office 117 50 H. w Cone. constable fees ................... 52 60 H. F Brooks, justice fees ..............-. ~ I23 15 A. l.. X T. Co, lumber .......... 2g 61 d. F. Hawks. meals prisoners ........... 40S so J. r. Hawks, care indigent sick ...--......- 291 O4 A. G. Rounseville professional services 25 % H. H. McNell. record book ............... 90 co Vim. Treilein, labor and supplies - 1g 30 Wm Friedlein. plumbing ...-.......... 263 95 Jos Johnston, justice fees ................ P IS A. TyrOler professional services - 10 co J. & Button, burying pauper ............... p co "co' O' 1DuHg, Oillce supplies ID UD George U. Young, printing ... l2j co J. A. Wilson. labor ...... .......... 5Ol r. w. Roscoe. lion bounty ....... 900 Chas. r. Miller bear bounty .. 10 70 E. II. Grove, lion bounty ....-.......~..... 20 % FicaS X James, interest claim certificate 4 20 Ed Whipple, professional services ] 100 David Pabbitt, burying pauper A % N. q. Layton salary ..............-...... loo co Dorsey Building Co.,. furniture ............. 20 30 J. E. Pouthie. labor -...........,....... 10 % J. w. Francis, salary ........ ....-. l50 co smith Typewriter supplies ................. 10 co Nj. Salzman, supplies ...................-. 10 35 Hall Litho Co. supplies -......-........-. 39 90 E. Poynter. janitor .-.................. 18 % A. w. Jurden. labor or....-................... { 15 C. A. Greenlaw, salary ry..................... 32 D. J. Brannen. professional services 38 co w. R. Edwards, supplies eco. ............. Is 45 E. Hook, supplies ........................... 3GO w. U. Tel. Co.,. telegrams .............. B gf | J. C. Milligan justice fees .......... 91 70 | J. B. Jones, salary 47 20 J. C. Phelan, salary ....................... 4, 20
The Coconino sun., 1900-04-07
Mo-. II

The county treasurer was instructed to deduct money at interest, 5000, from the assessment of C. F. Roberts, and receipt him in full for assessment.
 The treasurer was directed to reim- burse Williams Lodge. I. O. o. F.. Sl3.5O taxes paid.
 Notice of re-registration was ordered.
 The treasurer was directed to remit pro rata taxes to Yavapai county of the following persons sheep in said county: Lockett Bros, J. D. Adamson. Charles F. Howard, Campbell X Francis. John Noble, r. w. Sisson. Frank Ebert. w. H. Campbell and C. c. HutchisOn.
 A. w. Kinsey was appointed road uverseer for all the road districts in the county.
 The clerk was ordered to notify the bondsmen of Fletcher Fairchild. de- ceased, that they must make good the shortage while sheriff on or before April II. 1900. or shit will be brought against them to recover the amount.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-09

Rockies. In fact, grove Of Them In
bloom scents all the air with a most de-
hcious perfume. 50 thar when wandering
among these charming trees one seems TO
be in a Il Elysium of delight. The fruit
is OF the size Of picked olive and is not
edible. The berry is Of FURNISHED silver
and hangs on most Of the winter. The
Tree is sometimes catalogued as the Sill
Yer berry but 1t must not be cOufounded
with the Wild silver berry Of Oklahoma.
The tree has four shadings of tints; one
on the upper and another on the lower
side of The leaf, then the young twigs and
the fruit. When in the bright sun gen.
tie breeze mingles all these tints and prts
them on exhibition, and one has a very
attractive tree.
From its vigor and health | judge it will
be gigantic tree and when 1t reaches ma
turily it must have a most charming and
unique appearance. Il is to deciduous
trees what the silver pungens are to .er-
greens.
This tree is hardy in Minnesota, the
Dakotas and in Manitoba. 1t needs a lit
tie attention in early training and yoI can
make it as shapely as you please.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-09

The remarkable difference Of opinion
of the country concerning the varieties
of Japanese plums introduced into this
country It's somewhat conflicting to grow
ers who have never tried them, says s.
w. Chambers in the Agricuturist There
are cultivators who come out fatty
against these plums, and maintain that
few of the varieties are of any particular
good and that our improved native varie-
ties are superior to any of those brought
from Japan. On the contrary there are
plenty to show that these japanese plums
have been raised with entire success in
this country, and that some of them are
as large and handsome as any of the best
California plums which for years past
have been considered the very best in ex-
istence. Why is there such a difference
concerning this fruit? This question may
be answered, ! think, the same as many
Others relative TO fruit culture. Fruits
more than soil and climate. and cultiva-
ton and other considerations also affect
them more than most farm products.
The more handsome and luscious the
fruits. the more susceptible they seem to
be to soil and climate
1t is this determining cause which
makes the japanese plums a comparative
failure In one section and a startling sue
cess in another. Added to this matter of
climate and soil is the question Of differ
ence in cultivation. What one man con-
siders good cultivation another would
call neglect and no culture at all In
reporting upon the returns from japanese
plums, consequently the experiences are
absolutely worthless unless data is given.
That is the locality, nature of the soil,
and the kind of cultivation given must
be included in the report. and also a gen.
era description of the kind of weather
that prevailed during the season of ex-
pertinent.
Personally. l have had good results
with the Japanese plums, and they Nave
matured into large, handsome. luscious
fruits, which sold in the markets as fancy
fruits. They were in all respects as fine
as any that California growers ever pro
duced. But they were raised after a
careful system in which constant and
almost perfect cultivation was given to
them They responded to cultivation
and fertilization better than any of the
native sorts. They are good feeders. and
require a soil that will nourish them
thoroughly. Moreover, the trees were
well pruned. This. / learned, was a ne
cessity early in my work, and after good
pruning, thinning out of the fruits was
very essential. If you expect to raise a
large crop, you must accept smaller
fruits, but IL you want fancy plums for
the market, the fruit must be thinned
out on the trees when young. Consistent
and intelligent cultivation, pruning, fer
tization and thinning out will convince
almost any fruit grower that the japan
ese plums are a great addition to our
orchards