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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-09
GENERAL Won MoLrkE.
With Unsrraag Glance of . True Co1-
nAadss. Toek the BeeA Cieas.

Wish UnsEFaag Glance of . True Co0-
nAadss. Toek ths 0eoA Cigar.
The late Prince Bismarck was noe
given to the telling Of stories. but
onee. at . banquet In Berlin. he told
one OF Gen Aoltke. who was dining
at the same table. do you remember,
general" he said. turning to the great
strategist. the last time you accepted
. cigar from me-" Moltke could not
recall the occasion Well" rejoinod
Bismarck, I myself shall never forget
the circumstances. II was on the day
of Koniggratx, during the anxious
time when the battle stood still and
We could neither go backward nor for
wArd-when one aide-de-camp after
another galloped on without ever re-
turning, and We could get no news Of
the crown princes coming. was
frightfully uneasy. and my eyes wan
dered round in search CT you. l saw
you Standing not far Oh. You were
gazing on the course of the battle with
q look OF the most serene indifference.
and the stump OF cigar In your
mouth. Well said l to myself. II
Moltke can 60 on smoking 20 calmly
~ that it can't be 20 very bad with us
after ALL So. riding up, offered you
my case. which contained two cigars.
q good and . bad one. With the un-
erring glance OF . true comman der.
you selected the good one. smoked
the other myself after the battle. and
/ never enjoyed srsolse better ia my
ufe.-
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-09

In my opinion it cannot be doubted
that the Erie canal has done = great
deal toward making New York the
Empire state. and also toward develop
ing the great Northwest. 1t has paid
in tolls to the state of New York far
more than all its canals have ever
cost It. Fully $4oo. OO0. 900 has been
paid to the people Of the state for
freight on goods passing through the
canal; and this money has been tho
instrument to build up and develop the
splendid chain OF cities from New York
to Buffalo. with their varied indus-
tries; the cities In turn furnishing
homo markets to the farmers of the
state. and producing the most pros
porous agricultural community In the
country.-Forum.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-09
A New Mineral.

Mohawkite is the name given to q
new mineral discovered in the copper
mines at Houghton, Mich. 1t Is an
arsenide of copper in connection with
an arsenide of nickel. united chemical
ly. not mechanically. An alloy of cop
per and nickel is in good demand. and
the new ore. 1t is said can be turned
into copper. nickel. arsenic and cobal.
with less than l per cent of waste.
Cobalt 10 the base OF the deepest blue
dye. Arsenic is worth nve cents .
pound. copper II cents and nickel more
than twice as much as copper.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-09

Of the Js3riss-0hasksy % were No.
600 exclusive Of the return from tho
pictures. which have brought In some
where In the neighborhood Of ele.ooe
. week ever since the Aght took place.
The receipts from other nshts have
compared very favorably with tAs
above. The battle between Ac0overA
and Dsxon drew e3S. 900 into the boz
Ofaos. and the one between AcOovsrn
and Gardiner $4,000. The recent 80
between Cans and Erns drew one OF
the smallest crowds that night Of IL
class has drawn In New York rsesnt-
~. and yet the receipts amounted 70
I'll. 900. What the income from the
humorous smaller lights was 10 hard
TO estimate. but II would amount 70
quito q pile when added together.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-09

James J. Jeffries. the champion
heavyweight. has been nshtlng about
three yeArs; Tom sharkey. about SIX
years. Bob Fitxsimmons has been
lighting over eleven years; Corbett has
been In the ring since 1885. which
means fourteen years to his credit: Pc
ter Mahcr. the Irish heavyweight
champion. has been in the ring twelve
years: Gus Rubin has been Ia the ring
seven years: kid" Mccoy began the
fighting business ten years ago: Joe
Choynski has been lighting over SIX
teen years: Syracuse Tommy Ryan has
seen over twelve years OF fighting lifa
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-09

And now . ChinAman has broken
into the prise ring! All Wing. q full
blooded Celestial. who lives at Auburn.
Cal. has developed considerable ciev-
erness As boxer. and has defeated
all the men ncar his weight who have
visited that town. He is ~ years old
and tips the scales at about 1870
pounds. An enterprising western man
ager. It IL said. will bring him east
this summer and give him a try-out.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-09


NE report Of The New York State
aAniasionsrs. August Belmont. I'd
= d. Morgan and John Sanford.
AiaA vas presented 70 the legislature
) Friday. April 8. 10 document OF
IRE than ordinary interest TO the
nlAS AID breeding world. In the In
'nassd revenues which have come 10
= Agricultural societies. which are
y benenetartes Of the stats tax OF 3
y cent. assessed upon the gross re-
1pts Of racing associations. the com
nnsiOn believes. IL shown the marvel
> strides which have been made In
= aport. The report says. In part;
I'm the ave years over which the
I'm Of the commission extends there
y bsen paid In 70 the state controller
distribution among the aKricultu-
societies the sum OF esll. 1904. A
vssv OF this tax BY years will Illus
hte the progress OF racing In this
Ats. In 1895 the tar was sz6. s30.7t
y associations held licenses that
~. IN A0vo INC ia We1 vSS'~~S'~~'
"a In that year only ave associations
I'D meetings. A license had been H.
I'd to the Saratoga association. but
Dcause OF local reasons It did not take
bvantAge Of II. although II has con-
bcted meetings annually since. In
IN the tax WAS e0a. o347l. This rep
cents an average annual total gross
Dreipts OF 81 .2l4 $3.50"
The commission appends 4 table
lowing the state tax for agricultural
pcletles paid In by tho Wes,chesier
Acing Association was s57.ss3.63: by
be coney Island Jockey Club. $751;
Sass: by the Brooklyn Jockey Club
rs .S3is7: by the Brighton Beach Rae
hs Association. s53.oaoi6: by the
nratogA Association for the Improve
bent Of the Breed OF Horses. ST.
.oss. and by the QUEENS County
cekey Club. 81. sos.2 This tax has
zen paid In promptly. and goes in
ross into the hands OF the controller
he commissioners act without com.
ansaiion. the only expenses being tbs
AlAry OF secretary and fees for eoun'
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-09

pr many years the name OF "Mys-
AaFtous Billy" smith has been familiar
- ell lovers OF the nstic art. but HIS
sn1ures are not ~ we'll known TO
Sea1srs ~ thoss Of some
ngAter Of Lesser eAlibsr. Saith was
- have met Joe Waicott. the black
E1Dmon." in New York . week ago. but
0n0s prevented II and Andy walsh
|1Dok the place Of the mysterious one.
Waish surprised the talent By his nns
Aowins against the wonderful little
|nGro. Waleott and Smith have been
matched again for 76-round bout be-
|1Ws The Broadway Athletic club on
Monday. May I. BILLY" has met the
|Aagro on three different occasions. win
ing from him once and drawing with
llm twice. Smiths real name il Amos
smith. and he halls from Eastport. Nc.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-09

Some OF the big athletic clubs In the
metropolis have made immense profits
II holding boxing exhibitions under
the Horton law. The Broadway Ath-
lettc Club is credited with an i'm
mense income the past year. The re-
ceipts at some OF the big fights have
doubled and triplcd the amounts TAX
En- In at contests held outside Of New
York. The Jcffrier-sftxsimmons nght
drew . S72 900 house. and the receipts
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-09

II child would eat candy once .
day and then wash out his mouth
thoroughly he might keep up the prac-
tice for fifty years without harm to
his teeth. but 1t Is the constant suck
ing of candy. always having something
sweet in the mouth, that eats away the
enamel and reaps mighty harvests foe
the dentistA
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-09

@. II. 8. Trott. the oncs famous Aus
tralian crieketsr. who has for nearly
two years been an inmate Of . private
asylum 1t Melbourne. y said 70 b
showing signs Of mental Improvement
He recently played with the asylum
eleven against an amateur team. and
in forty minutes scored % runs. which
included = 6 and no fewer than twenty
l's. He had = substitute run for him
In batting. Trott only bowlsd one
ball. with which - took wicket He
csptained the Australian teams that
played here In 1893 and 1895. distin-
gushing himself In the former year ~
bowling eighteen wicksts for only ~
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-09

Excessive weeping over the death
Of her only child has made Mrs. Ma
tilda Quitman OF New York totally
blind. The child died last June aAd
the mothers crying over her loss has
siAee been constant. Doctors say that
there 10 little hope Of her ever regain
Va her sigh She II So years ola
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-09
|ENERAL SPORTING.
DARgNT EVENTS IN VARIOUS
PIgLDA.

bA1Ag 8vaek Revenues heg tAs otats
~ Dsw vesk Vess ~ . Dig sa0 -
- DxpsaAsa - aAs I@Drevs1eas 81
E0eaAvAva.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-09

The best crop 1: wild ~Ats usually
grows on the poorest 80
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-06-09

MYSTERIOUS BILLY" SMITH.
He 10 20 years old. The Globes en-
craving was reproduced from copy
sighted picture by Richard K. Fox.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-18

happened te- be considering a bleRde-tail-
or-made girl. -. ~
Her black coat and skirt were notable
for nothing but their exquisite mt and the
curving lines of the stitched bands Of
cloth. which were their only decoration;
or. yes. the shape of the soft gray chin
chilla revers was more or less original
But what drew my attention was the per-
feet adaptation of the pale mauve OF the
silk skirt to the gray of the fur, the re-
appearance OF mauve and gray In the hat,
and. erowning touch, the effective black
patch that, just in the right place, over
the dimple in the left cheek, dotted the
plain black veil.
Then, too, there was dress lovely to
look at, worn by q woman who read
''paper''--I have heard that it costs more
thought TO compose toilette foE+Wper-
reading than to compose a paper. ~fNiv
gray poplin was the material, "a "a swon-
derful arabesques of lace were LET into
the skirt and bodice, and there were beau
tifui garnitures OF black and gold thread
embroideries cdging the arabesques. The
lace stock had cravat of lace loops in
front, and the crushed belt was OF pale
green nfrroir velvet with a huge knot on
one side. A large, soft turban was worn
with this dress, made of folds of ivory
white chiffon, inciosing blue and white
crocuses.
When the papers were finished and the
tea began TO circulate, there circulated
also cream-white camel's hair costume,
the skirt trailing long and having shining
hairs glistening over II. but showing no
decoration except bands of the cloth
stitched down closely. The rich lace jack
ct opened in front to show a white silk
and lacsyest and high stock with big
bow of burnt orange velvet. With TINS
orange and white was worn soft turban
hat In the same colors.
Aside from the papers and the dresses.
the scent of the gathering was noticeable
The room was pervaded by an odor that
must have been due to a battle between
sachet powder in excessive quantities and
liquid perfume, each striving for scent
dency. / sometimes imagine that, just as
women gradually get color blind. so faras
the employment Of rouge is concerned
and keep steadily increasing the quantity
till they are unaware how much they
have applied. so lovers of perfume become
insensible in time to the amount they use.
In no other way can / account for the
overpowerfng odor that frequently, even
usually, pervades gatherings of otherwise
refined and tasteful women.
ELLEN OSBORN.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-18

age who has displayed a liking for rings.
Itlis said that on. all important occasions
the kaiser will be seen TO wear on his
left hand a massive gold ring set with
large dark stone. The ring is credited with
being an heirloom of the Hohenzollern
family and came into the possession OF
Margraf of ITlrich away back in the thir-
teenth century. After series OF adven-
stures and mishaps the ring became the
property of the kaiser, who. although not
a superstitious man. is never seen on oc-
casions of state and Importance without
the ring
Rings have been fashioned from every
material OF sufficient strength TO be put TO
such use, including gold silver, steel. brass.
iron. bronze. ivory, Jet. earthenware and
wire.
Curious instances have been cited where
makeshift substitutes for the conventional
wedding ring have been utilized during the
marriage ceremony. One such occasion oc-
CURED some fine ago in nearby town
when the ring was missing. Nothing better
being available as a substitute, curtain
ring was used. and on still another occa-
sion the ring handle of the church key
was utilized. A couple in this state used
In such an emergency ring formed from
the outer edge OF q coin and which had
been carried by someone present as
curiosity.
A gallant best man" came to the rescue
at recent wedding, when the ring was
not forthcoming AT the right time. He
drew from his tie the slender stickpin that
had been adjoining II and. bending the
wire into ring shape. handed the improvis-
ed wedding ring to the distracted groom.
horseshoe nail bent to the shape Of
ring is said to bring great deal q luck
TO the owner and the lead cramp ring worn
six centuries ago has given place TO vari-
Gus rings now worn 10 prevent and cure
rheumatism.
Teeth were at one time fashionable for
adjoining rings, but such grewsome orna-
ments are no longer sought after. The
fashionable women OF today prefer the
more costly jewels.-New York Tribune
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-18

~ AHAKI' is a word of such won
w derful sound that 1t conveys
the idea of something mar
Vicious. As matter of fact. 1t
is a fashionable color, which
is well suited to coarse wooden gowns.
serge and canvas. 1t is one of
those sort of nondescript colors
of which people say as a rec
augmentation: They will noszshow dust"
some one who has undertaken TO describe
the color, which is having a run in Lon
don. calls 1t dark variety of string color,
light brown, with the yellow all wash
ed out.
A pretty little chemise made By some ex-
pert workers in lingerie has little Elton
jacket effect in front. This is only in the
front Of the garment, and the little round
jacket shapes to the figure set in in inser-
lions of lace. The fronts are some dis
lance apart, and between them the chem
Use is gathered in the regulation fashion
into the band around the neck, ard falls
straigt and fun.
Some OF the prettiest things for the hair
now worn are flowers of chiffon. the roses
of white chiffon showing the yellow stam-
ems in the center being the most attract
i've, but other colors are worn. From the
center Of these flowers sometimes appear
aigrettes, some the real, and others. more
conspicuous. OF chenille. One or two flow
ers are worn together Ordinary artificial
roses are most of them jeweled and also
worn with the aigrette.
Big black pompons are among the most
stylish things for the trimming of outing
hats. They have a businesslike appear
ance which Is very appropriate Flowers
are not suitable and only the stiffest
kinds of wings are satisfactory.
The Countess de Casteliane presented
quite regal appearance at the oprea the
other evening. Her coronet denoting her
rank vas a Distinguishing feature of her
costume, and it was made more noticeable
by the orange velvet which lined it. She
wore q gown OF purple, and around the
corsage were flowers of tints to be seen
in autumn foliage and matching better the
velvet of the coronet than the gown.
= :.
A pretty hat warn by pretty girl the
other day was OF felt which could hardly
he called old rose, for IL was deeper In tint
and IL was softer than an automobile red
though II had purple shades in it, The
shape can be described best as n sailor
though it was not that. being softer The
crown and rim. however, were somewhat
similar to those Of a sailor hat. Around
the crown was mouse-colored fur, put on
oarelessly. and at the left s1zfe standing
straight up from the hat and facing out
were four big black ostrich tips. just I'M
der the rim were q few flowers OF the
same color as the hat. but OF n deeper
tone. The girl wore a long black coat
and the effect of the hat was extremely
stylish and pretty. The wearer was sien-
der blonde
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-18

this work II wonld be difficult 10 dupd-
cafe. except, perhaps I'm the goidsmitherieg
Of Csytou The chateiaine u composed OF
solid ropes Of gold te1aet copies 81 Manila
clasps designed like fish-h0skN The hat.
pin IL a miniature Malay crecse. with "A
wster-liiy leaf fCr handle. and the brooch
a golden alligator or Young cayIuaH, tBa
scale work being a most ingenious imita.
ton OF nature. The sum OF rs pasetas
(giDo gold purchases this entire set az
I'VE pieces. less than would be aaked for
the necklace alone m New York London
or Paris.
Yet this woman WAS nothing but one or
the native hiilpinos bat she was capable
Of taking the gold IN rs crude state. max
Ina her own alloys and producing these
riarvels Of intricate warkmanship The
silver ornaments are said ~ be- quite as
beautiful ~ the gold and they are adopts
in ena mshng. 8efrnthAi rings being nsarTy
always covered with enamel
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-18

OF the minor details of the sick-room. that
which most impresses the unframed observ-
er is the fashion in which the nurse gives
a drink to the patient who must be kept In
recumbent position. The ordinary lay
attendant, whose sole idea of the opera
ton is TO lift the sick person TO aaif
or at least quarter sitting posture, looks
on in wonder and admiration while the
nurse slips her hand under the sick cliid s
head, inclines 1t ever so slightly forward.
and holds the full glass to his lips. In
cases OF heart weakness. where the safely
of the patient may depend upon keeping
him fiat on his back. such knack IN Civ
ing nourishment Is indispensable.
More difficult to acquire than this is the
trick Of changing the sheet on a bed with
out distressing the. patient. In order to do
this. the soiled sheet is loosened at one
side of the bed. and folded in long COM
pact roll close to the patient. The clean
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-18
GoLDsMITH's WORK IN MANILA
As Described Ky Mary Cheese
borough Lord.

Writing In the Womans Journal of the
goldsmiths' shops in Manila. Miss Lord
says.
Among the treasurers OF one of these
little shops are necklaces of delicate pink
coral, coral balls for the decoration of
grandees' caps. dainty statuettes OF coral.
with the body and lmbs formed of the
stem and its branches: rosaries with beads
like drops Of blood, pendants of pure white
pearls, ~, Lustsous and pear,snaren; en CHAINS
the seller assures one are the offspring Of
tears and suffering: great yellow pearls,
the favorite purchase OF the Chinese mer-
chant; and costly strings CT Pink pearls
Of peculiar iridescence.
There are sets OF blood-red cabochon
garnets. consisting of earrings. pin and
finger rings and other sets OF the orange
red variety that emit light In the dark
like flame. Indeed. the kinds OF garnets
displayed are bewildcYing, Here are silver
filgree set with yellow garnets, mother
of-pearl drinking cups with handles thick
~ covered with pale green garnets. nacrc
knife-handles that sparkle with the light
ming OF carbuncles, and small bowls OF opal
escent mother-of-pearl that glow with their
red fire.
The saleswoman s astute. Never think
that she does not note the surprise and
admiration of her visitors face She turns
insinnatngly and says In her rich, alto
voice
Very pretty; look you" one looks and
is lost.
she IS showing you is gold--only gold--so
fine and lacelike are the patterns. There
Is chain, necklace, a chatelaine, a
hat-pin and a brooch. all OF the deepest
exquisite handiwork. The chain looks like
long yellow braid of hair. tied at thu
clasp with true-lover's knot that 1t may
not unraveI itself The necklace IL a fiexi-
bile. delicate-veined stem. from which
branch pendants of the daintiest golden
ferns. Anything as graceful or artistic as
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-18
Wbdt lUOfmen lire Doing
IN THE WORLD OF FASHION AND OUT OF IT. M s.
IN AND OUT OF 1T.

having the girl take an interest in them
provided. of course. she be a sensible
young woman: and in the second place,
the girl will make a better wife when she
marries. knowing how TO counsel her hus-
band at critical times; in the third place,
she will make a better mother, in that
she can begin her sons business training
almost from their infancy; and in the
fourth place, she is prepared in case she
should happen TO be thrown upon her own
resources. Then, many wives are happier
If they have a little income of their own
which they can spend in any manner they
please without feeling they are deprivtns
their husbands Such women will GER
tainly be happier If they have learned how
TO get an income. and how to handle II
themselves"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-18
ron THOSE VINO WEAR RINGS.
odd sup~rstitions and Legends That
Come Down From, Aptiautt,


It IS doubtful whether the origin Of ,b.
custom 81 wearing ring as a symbol 81
marriage has ever been established be
yond dispute. II IS certain. however. that
the custom II an ancient one for in ~.
Bible may be found several reference
% rings and the Christians used the ring
az a symbol 81 marriage in 400
Regarding the custom OF wearing M.
wedding ring on the most useless arVsv
Of the left hsnd--the third finger the ex.
plaGatian has been made that the hstn
iessRess OF that finger f. a protection 10
the ring, as on the weakest finger II a.
preserved from rough usage. Another rea
son given y that on the rhiri finger there
is vein leading from the heart hence
the same excuse as that given l5r Shak-
ing hands with The Lett hand nearer the
heart
In oifen times kings aud other, In an.
thority wore on the ring a seal or IMAGE
that indicated power. and IN The lime az
Moses the priests wore rings az symbols
% Office. In the British mwseum quaint
rings. made 81 porcelain. which onra
adorned the Ringers of thu poorer eta.qrs
tn Egypt may b. seen.
Among tire Jews she ring Is 80 iupor-
tant factor w the marriage ceremony. and
n Germany the husband o. expected 20
wear his marriage ring continuously Ina
fact Il would De 4 dlrfiEuIt alter for =
man 20 ye-estabiish harmony Ia his horns
we're he discovered 10 have removed me
symbol ~ marriage from his finger the
inference hesug that ne had been trying
20 conceal the fact ~ his marriage
Queen Victoria Possesses many rings
bat three Of these have a special value
IN vicw of the history connected with
them One Is her wedding rtng-a narrow
gold band. The second is her betrothal
ring. snake made 81 emeralds and the
third IS a diamond ring given to her BY
Prince Albert when she was a Young gfri
queen Elizabeth. who was noted fer her
ioye VI jew clry. wore many rings. The en-
peror " Germany Is another royal person.
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t-Nthb.k 0tt~ w
Gray Silk.

babies are tagged The bahy's name is
written ur0n a small piece OF adhesive
plaster, and that horrid plaster - stucs
tightly GA his back there 40 remain until
baby and his mother leave the hospital
The plaster "a waterproof. SO that the
haby's baths 90 not affect a.
or course the tag prevents any mix
VI % Gables. but a seems a. though tho
same result might be accomplished by "a
tiny silver chsin ans badge about the
neck, OK pretty Ribbon or something
else dainty enough 70 be appropriate 70
this seN born purity.