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The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-20
The Taothpick nahIt.

I'D like TO know what my custom.
ers do with all the toothpicks they car,
ry away" remarked restaurant pro
prietor the other day. Few men take
a single toothpick. Most of them take
bali dozen and many whole hand
fui. and when they come Ia here again
for the next meal they take as many
over again. They don't need them. It's
all due 10 the toothpick chewing habit.
which seems to be growing. There
isn't anything particularly pleasan,
about chewing wooden toothpick. and
II may be Injurious II piece OF the
wood lodges In the throat or gets down
into the stomach, as 1t is very apt TO-
But the tootbpick chewing habit Is be
coming a rival TO the gum and tobacco
habits. The only reason can give for
IL Is that the ioothpicks are free and
gum aud tobacco are noL"-New York
Sun.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-20
SOME R0. AL FLUMnERY
Thai STILL SURVIVES

LONDON, Dec 20.--In connection
with the visits the Duke of Cambridge
and the Duke of Connaught have been
paying to the country houses lately,
an interesting piece of etiquette has
been discussed.
During a visit of royalty in a conn-
try house everybody rises when the
royal parsonage enters a room, but
there is another custom which is per-
haps little known to the outside
world. That is curious rule regard
ing finger bowls. At dinner parties
where any members OF the royal fam
lily happen to be present none OF the
other guests Is provided with finger
bowl.
The reason given for this practice
Ia that II is a custom dating from
the time the pretender. when the JAG
obites used to drink from them to
The King across the water"
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-20
means comm. . zee.

means comm. zee.
Ane Alabama constitution contains
a clause restricting negro suffrage, so
tnat the Moody resolution on Louis
lana Is looked upon as a test move
ment applicable to Alabama. Virginia
and other stales which have such con-
stitutional provisions or contemplate
their adoption. AS the Virginia con-
stitutional convention has made IL
clear that rginia win restrict negro
suffrage, Mr.. hays place on the cen
sus committee gives him an opportun-
ity to defend the interests of his state
and of other southern states adopting
similar clause. Although the rules
committee will initlrfe any investiga-
tions which are to occur. yet the CEN
sus committee will frame such rem
edial legislation as is attempted IN the
way Of reducing Southern member
ship. Mr.. Hay Is considered a hard
tention to this subject when it is ma
tured by the committee.
Mr.. Underwood ranks as one of the
best parliamentarians of the House.
and there is the prospect that he will
direct one OF the bi'terest parliamen-
tary fights the House has seen In re-
cnt years. wnen the effort is made to
inaugurate the Investigations OF dis
franchisment in the South. At pres
ent Mr.. Hay and Mr.. Underwood are
a center OF attention from their South
ern colleagues. receiving suggestions
as to the manner In which the "reviy-
al of the bloody shirt campaign" is to
be met
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-20

EFFECTIVE AT ONCE-The Him
ole Central railroad will put in 9 new
fast schedule on their Omaha and Chi
cago line, whereby train No. 2 will be
cut down one hour. II will leave
Omaha at 7:45 p. m. daily via Fort
Dodge, Waterloo, Dubuque, Freeport
and Rockford, arriving in Chicago at
Q 80 a. m. next day. Train No. 4 will
be made daylight train leaving Omaha
at q. m. via the same route as above,
reaching Chicago at 9:45 p. m. same
day. These two trains also carry
through equipment between Omaha and
st. Paul via Fort Dodge and Alber. Lea,
reaching Minneapolis at 7:25 a. m. and
e55 p. m. respectively. The equip
ment OF these trains includes the latest
pattern wide yestibuled Pullman sleep
ing car, buffet library smoking car, free
reclining chair car and dining car.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-20
NO SERIOUS DAMAGE
DONE BY THE FROST

LOS ANGELES. Dec. 20.-Extreme-
ly cold nights for this section con-
tinue and frosts are further predicted.
Further investigation. however, con-
firms first reports ard It has been es-
tablished as fact that no serious
damage resulted from the recent
frosts Reports received Al the rail-
road Offices and by the fruit exchanges
and shippers are to the effect that
while buds on young lemon trees were
nipped slightly, oranges have not been
injured anywhere. Early vegetables
were caught In some localities. View
ing conditions generally Southern Cal
lfornia may be said to have escaped
damage by the cold.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-20

When a man is drowning his rescue
Is question OF timely help. 1t is the
same thing in disease. Many time the
doctor says of man whose condition is
hopeless "If you'd begun in time you
might have been cured"
This is especially true when the dis
ease affects the lungs. Delay is danger
Gus. The timely use of DR.. Pierces
Golden Medical Discovery will result in
quick cure Of deep seated coughs,
bronchitis, and weak lungs. Even when
heInorrhages have been frequent and
profuse ~Golden Medical discovery 4"
has been used time and again with the
result of perfect and permanent cure.
Mr., McCauley, of Leechburg. Armstrong
Co., Pa, had eighty-one hemorrhages,
and after other medical aid had failed
he was completely cured by the use of
"Golden Medical Discovery"
Accept no substitute for Golden Med
ical Discovery" There is no other med
icine just 40 good for rweak " lungs.
81 was in poor health when I commenced
taking DR.. Pierce's medicine" writes Mr Elmer
Lawler, Of volga, Jefferson Co., Ind. ~ had
stomach, kidney heart, and lung troubles. Was
and hemorrhage of the lungs. but after using
your medicine a while ] commenced TO gain in
strength and fesh, and stopped coughing right
away. Took about six bottles of the Golden
Medical Discovery thea, and last spring had
Grippe and 1t settled on my lungs, leaving me
With q severe cough. had the doctor, hut he
didn't seem to help me any; 20 ] commenced
your medicine again and took three or four
bottles Of the Discovery and two viais Of DR..
Pierce's Pellets and that Strengthened me up.
feel like different person. ] gladly recon-
mend your medicine TO all sufeTers. for know
u cured me"
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, paper covers, is sent free on re-
ceipt of II one-cent stamps to pay ex-
pense of mailing only. Address Dr.. Z.
v. Pierce. Buffalo, ". Y.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-20
Consider Uncle Sam
When You Dun Openly

PARIS, Texas, Dec. 20.-1'he mem
oers of q rominent business firm of
Paris wer. arrested on a complaint
lodged with United States Commits
sioner kirkpatrick, charging them
with using the mails for Illegal pur-
poses II was claimed that Ia sending
statement of an account of long
standing to debtor, inclosed in an
envelope with the firms name print
ed on 1t, there was written on one
corner of the envelope the words,
dun No. 460." and that four other
letters were addressed to the same
person In a similar manner. numbered
After examining one or TWO witnesses,
Judge Kirkpatrick postponed further
trial to secure the attendance OF an
absent witness.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-20

and at dark Henry sought the abode of
Daisy's tribe at Westville and bore
her away unknown to the father, and
tney we're married.
After the ceremony Henry said they
should return and brave the fathers
wrath. Daisy tried to dissuade him.
but he was determined. So they went
back.
The gypsy father. enraged at his
daughters act, seized a gun. but be-
fore he could raise 1t posse of New
Haven policemen. who had been pru-
IDENTITY summoned by the bridegroom.
sprang forward and secured him.
After a night in the lookup Brooks
decided to make .he best of the mat
ter and at feast today Dessotell was
initiated with the Brooks tribe.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-20
Secretary Gage
May Soon Retire

NEW YORK, Dec. 20. The Com
mercial Advertiser says;
"A report was current in Wall street
IS afternoon that Mr. Gage. the Sec
retary Of the Treasury. Is about to re-
sign his Office. WnIle ,nis has been
said many times to ne denied as often
by the Secretary himself. more than
usual weight was attach ed
to the report today especially as tee
detail was added that MIR. Gage would
assume position of great responsible
ity in a downtown bank.
mo confirmation could be obtained
through any of the usual sources OF
information. hut several bankers ex-
pressed their belief that the report was
correct
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-20
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Pride has but two seasons. a for
ward spring and an early fall.
Silence may be golden. but It never
succeeds In borrowing dollar
man should not be blamed for his
ignorance II be doesn't know enough 10
fnd out.
II a man really deserves praise. he
doesn't want II. and IL he really wants
II be doesn't deserve II.
Father Time doesn't believe in letting
the grass grow under his feet. That is
why he always carries q scythe.-Chi.
cago News
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-20

WASHINGTON. Dec. 20.--The good
Offices OF the United States have been
tendered to Argentina and Chill to ad-
just the quarrel about frontiers and
fortifcations along the Straits OF Ma
gellan. The offer was unofficial in
character. as 1t Ii not know how Chill
feels on the subject. II is the opinion.
however, that the republic will de-
cline the services Of the Unilei states.
Argentina has been willing to have the
United States mediate.
The unofficial tender was made on
the strength Of cable messages from
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-20
Mediation Offered
Argentina and Chilli.

the American ministers at Ruenos
Ayres and Santiago de Chile. saying
the situation 10 extremely critical.
Both diplomats added. however. that
hope OF averting war had not been
given up.
The chief dispute is whether what
Argentina has done on the shores Of
the strait constitutes violation OF
her agreement with Chill that that
waterway. although touching only ar
gentine territory. shall be neutral
Chill declares that Argentina has
made q start building fortihcaticns.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-20
Gypsy Marriage
Caused Some Trouble

NEW HAVEN. Dec. 20.--When six
teen years ago daughter was born
10 Henry J. Brooks he swore that she
should never marry gypsy like him
self
Last summer while the Brooks band
was wandering over the country 1t
lloregathered with the Gypsy Will
lamS band. among whose members
was a fair-haired youth named Henry
pessotell Henry and Daisy Brooks
leiI in love and plishted their troth.
Last night was set for their wedding,
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-20

On account of the Midwinter Carni-
Va. the Southern Pacific company will
sell tickets to El Paso and return for
one single trip rare tor the rour
for trains arriving at Ell paso January
18th to 18th, 1902. inclusive; return
limit, January Goth. 1902.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-20

NJ. Gibralter. No. II San Antoine
street Ell Paso. Texas. the occult
phenomena. has never failed to locate
orc, whether In lost mines virgin soil
or abandoned CLAIMS. Write for parti-
culars. 1854
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-20
Suu0eA Out,

Friend-What became of your poem
called Light. Beautiful Lightr
Poet tsadiyl-The editor turned Il
down. Record.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-20

Beginning Monday, December is. the
various stores OF l.. ZeckendorfY G. Co
will be open until $3.50 evenings.
The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-20

A good workman demands
good tools.
A good cook demands Schil-
lings Best baking powder.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-04-06
Moro Hotel Accommodate

Poe Of The serious conditions CON
lniing BlackfOot today IL its lack OF
fcl accommodations. Al this time
dlllrul, to take care of the people
y yiaii tho town ON business.
. two or three weeks. excursion
ins win bo running In weekly, and
|sihly nitcucr aud what viii we do
'h those who may desire to stop OIL
\ .vt,lo among us. And what will We
wilh the crowds that viii follow the
pstructiou Of the branch roadY II our
|tels are crowded now how will "c.
Hnmodatiuns he in two or three weeks
hrsc conditions must bc con-idered
y acted upon. We must have more
nm.
THE News presents these plain facts
the cuturpristng citiscusof tho town,
|e must 20 forwaid, we cannot 20
'cIS aud TO go forward we must take
|'v oi tho crowds that are surely com
i with the spring. The reception
leone greeting aud accommodation
zen stranger 90 very far toward'
|'king him n citizen Of our own home
N country.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-04-06

Washington, April 3.--Represeuta-
tive Dalzell, OF Pennsylvania, who has
lust returned from two weeks trip
10 Cuba. saw the president today aud
talked with him about conditions there.
MIR, Dalzell said that he thought there
was hardly man In the island, except
The politicians, who did not favor the
acceptance of the conditions of indie
pendence imposed by the Platt amend
ment. "But the politicians are disposed
to play waiting game, "'he said II be-
lieye they will stand ont until congress
meets, and then, finding that we will
not modify our terms, they will accept
the conditions. The better element IN
Cuba (avors ultimate annexation to the
United States, but | believe large
proportion agree that IL would better
come after u trial OF independence has
been made"
Wall paperl Wall paper = Cheaper
than any, al Biethans,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-04-06

State Senator Kincaid, OF Boise coun-
ty, has small pox.
March's pleasant spring weather has
given way TO April storms.
President Mckinley is expected to be
10 Portland, Ore, May I'D.
Senator Shoup will spend much OF
the summer at Salmon City.
Ed Winn, OF The Falls, attended the
sale Of school lands, Thursday.
Hon. Isaac Ericsson and family will
leave for California next week.
Hicks promises us changing and un-
comfortable weather all mt xt week.
The cold weather OF the week is ex-
tending away down south in Dixie.
Miss Clayton left for Salt Lake City,
Friday morning, 10 be absent one month
A merchant says: II IL mistake to
say all men are made Of dust for this
reason Dust always settles, some men
never do.
There was no "April fool about the
business when President Mckinley dat
ed Bfigadier General Fuuston's com
missions April !.
a California woman believes the soul
OF her deceased daughter is ia "a Spitz
pup, and she Is now treating the dog
rs she would her own child.
The Democrats captured the large
cities ia Ohio at this weeks elections.
But will they do so at the next general
election: that's the question.
No wonder Blac.;f foot men are proud
OF their home ladies. They can take
part in the town election and look after
Easter bounets just the same.
Let's all push and pull for Blackfoot' :
advancement this spring and summer.
and while the State is getting It's TO-
900, let Us La e r share OF them.
Kohier and Carvel. dramatic direc.
tors, are Ia our city with the intentions
OF putting on a show, assisted by the
leading home talent. Further pnttic.
uiars will appear later.
: Commissioner Rice is making splrn
!. did success of his work for the State
exhibit ut the Pan-American exposi
iion. The fact is, he will see that tht
State il put OF Ia magnificent shape a
Buffalo, next ,uoutL.
Oyster bay, l.. l., Vice-Presiden
ls,osevelt's own election district, wen
Democratic for the first time in its his
tory Tuesday The vice-president wa
present aud voted but his ticket Wa
3l3 aud luck was against him.
. j. 4. Bennett has sold his fine ranch
. three miles north Of Biacktoot, To UtaI
parties. Mr.. Bennett aud family vii
return 10 California. Blackfoot an
Bingham county can III afford to los
such estimabe citizeus as Mr.. aud Mr'
Bennett.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-04-06
Defended Ms Father.

4, man not far away from BlackIoo'
'neht his little boy doing something
'iich greatly displeased him. upbrald.
9 his boy he said "My father would
Ave beaten me black ard blue u he
pd caught inc doing what you are DO
h.
The little buy not considering ms
Fed very bad one said: well, your
'ther must have been very mean
'au i he would do that. This anger
the father and he sharply said
Look here, I'll have you TO know my
'ther was better one than any fathet
ou'll ever have
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-04-06
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

IysTATE OF ISAIAH SMITH, DECEASED.
IA Notice is hereby that Letters of Admins
tration on the Estate OF Isaiah Smith, deceas'
ed. were granted to the undersigned on the
25th day OF March, 1901, by the Probate Court
of Bingham county.
All persons having claims against said Es
tate are required to exhibit them to me for
allowance at my Office in the court house in
Blackfoot. Idaho. within four months after
the date of this notice. or they shall be for
ever barred.
This 25th day Of March. 1901.
j. NJ STEVENS, Administrator
of the Estate of Isaiah Smith, Deceased
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-04-06

When children have earache. satuate
a piece of cotton with BALLARD'S
SNOW LINIMENT, aud place it in
the ear. 1t will stop the pain quickly.
Price, 25and 50c. at Hull s. Woodruff's.
Maln. the tailor, has eggs from Bar
red Plymouth Rock thoroughbred
hens which he offers tor sale 81 per set
ting. or you can make your choice from
six other varieties.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-04-06
NERVES LIKE A FLaT.lRoN.

A woman who suffered for } years
from nervous pcostration says, , bottles
of Lichty's Celery Nerve Compound
effected complete cure, She hardly
knows today whether she has nerves or
not, Us she never feels them. 1t is GER
tainly wonderful remedy. Sold by
Hull & Woodruff.
All kinds OF Garden Seeds at Hol-
brooks.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-04-06

Do not fail to hear Katherine E. o.
iyer in The Sky Pilot and other Scot
tish selections, at the court house, We'd
nesday. April 18th, Miss Oliver is not
AN elocutionist but an inpersonator
whose Interpretation of these Scottish
tales. peoples and her stage sends her
audiences away with the feeling that
they have seen the faces and listened
/, the voices OF these honest Scots.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-04-06
!, Life Insurance !
J Policies Bought 1
| For Cash. /
1 W. n. DANlLS0E,
Blacktoot, Ida.
To the Ladies of Biackfoot.

Mrs. Nora Buruison, OF Leon, Iowa,
assisted 10y Mrs, Killion, has opened 4
dress making establishment in the
Montgomery building corner of East
Main and Pacific streets. Mrs. Bnrni'
son comes highly recommended by the
ladiesof her home town, aud she solicits
a trial from Blacklout ladies that they
see her work aud learn her prices.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-04-06

Mr.. shelton, OF Wantland, Wills u
Shelton colony company, spent We'd
nesday Ia Blackfoot. In an interview
with The NEWS he expressed great
confidence Of more than 10000 new
comers TO the Snake river valley this
wear. In short time his company will
b,yiu running trains of excursionists
md home seekers to Blackfoot.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-04-06
SCHOOL LANDS SOLD.
One Thousand Acres for Sf2.
460~>S2L60 Highest Price
for One Lot

Chief Clerk G. B. Steunenberg, of
the State land board, sold at Blackfoot.
Thursday, 900 acres of school lands in
Bingham county for $l2. .460.
The highest price paid tor one 40-acre
lot was 1921 go per acre.
Mr.. Steunenberg WAS well pleased
with his sales. From Blackfoot he went
TO St. Anthony where he will conduct
ID sale for Fremont county, Saturday.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-04-06
HOW ro CURE A COLD.

Don't go to bed, Don't stop work.
Don't take Turkish bath and render
Yourself liable to an attack of pnen-
monia, Kranse's Cold Cure, in conven-
lent capsule form, will cure you IN "A
hours. They are pleasant to take and
cause no ringing in your head or other
disagreeable sensations. Price % cents,
Sold by Hull 4 Woodruff.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-04-06
FOX THE OLD BOARD /:

expression of confidence la he
Bird Is mos, gratifying 10 its mem.
And the results u the election
kAiisiatory 20 those ~ho gave ut.
y TO that expression by their
iighI IL now over and everybody
sri,lc down 10 business and try
|soad Tor IN. year 20 enme. Tn.
rlec, will do lie fail duty To the
And Il will aim TO be fair nud just
tysry class Of business and every
u u lle tawn.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-04-06
Piano Tuner and Cleaner Coming

w. A. Smith, OF Montana, the we'll
known Piano Tuner, will he in Black
foot soon. Customers will do well to
hold their pianos for him in order to
get iirst-class work done.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-04-06
"LGnd Office" Business.

The Blackfoot land office made sale.
April 3D., Of 1877 Pocatello lots. at the
appraised value of $40 a lot. making in
all 1870 cash in hand paid. That means
something Tor Pocatello.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-04-06
How IT Usually Ends.

A woman and show window,
An Easter hat inside.
A husband who is short of dough-
She sighed and sighed and sighed.
A tear or so al home that night,
A hug kiss, chat.
A woman smiling with delight,
With a brand new Easter hat.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-04-06

Mrs. Dan Raymond il busy with her
preparations for summer visit TO Ger
many. She will leave Blackfoot about
the Goth, aud viii sail from New York
on the 10Th. What happy reunion
sire will make of it with her parents
who are still living at the old home.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-04-06

II the Gould brothers were western
boys from the wild and woolly west
they would put "a mug" on Count Boni
that he would remember longer than
he will the Roduy duel Think OF him
forbdding his wife to entertain her
countrymen when all her entertain
ments are paid for with her own money.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-04-06

Nine NJ. D.'s are before the State
|nedtcal board, this week, for certlh'
|ates to practice Ia the State Dr'
Bridges ot Ross Fork, is uf the number
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-04-06
|F0oT MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
ID Board Reelected BY a Vote
of almost 3 TO 7.

voters Of Rlnekfoot have decided
he fully satisfied with the admin
pn Of affairs by the old board of
IS, aud that they do not want
augs. Their votes ln the matter
B uncertain sound. There were
Is east with the following results:
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-04-06

Plenty OF lucern seed at Biethau's.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-04-06

]. A. Bennett has sold his fine ranch,
three miles north OF Biacktuot, To Utah
parties. Mr.. Bennett aud family will
return 10 California. Blackfoot and
Bingham county can i'll afford to lose
such estimable citizens as Mr.. aud Mrs.
Bennett.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-12
Train Rolled Down 900 Feet

Vancouver, b. c., Dec. 9.-As a
Canadian Pacific freight train was pro-
ceeding east at slow rate around a
dangerous curve 400 feet above the
Frazer river, Engineer Randall sud-
denly came upon rick slide, scarcely
fifty yards ahead of him. A signal was
given to the brakeman, and the engine
was reversed but it was too late. The
train was scarcely going five miles an
hour, but the heavy train behind piled
the engine on the rocks and before the
engineer and fireman could jump, the
engine rolled over and over 300 feet
down the sheer bluff toward the river.
Engineer Randall aud Fireman Portuf
were crushed to death beneath the en-
CINE. Three calls were wrecked, going
over the bank after the engine.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-12

Northport, Mich. Dec. 9.-The medi-
cal men are just now eagerly discuss
Ing most remarkable cure of a severe
case of Kidney Disease in this county.
Mr.. Byron o. Leslie of Northport has
for years been a victim of kidney de-
rangements, with all the consequent
pain and annoyance. He was gradual
ly growing worse and as the disease
advanced he became very respondent.
often wondering If he would have to
endure this suffering all his lifetime.
But at last he found a remedy that
cured him in Dodd's Kidney Pills. He
was much pleased, but did not say
much about it lest the good effect he
experienced would not last. Now.
however, after months of continued
good health he has concluded that he
is permanently cured and his an
nouncement of this has caused a pro-
found sensation among the physicians
and the people W. knew Of his appar-
emily hopeless condition.