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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-31

The Springfield Republican holds
David B.. Hill responsible for the inn
perialistic decision. In 1893, Mr. Cleve-
land nominated Mr.. .Hornblower for the
vacancy on the Supreme court bench.
Hill did not like him and he was de-
feated. Then Mr.. Peckham was named
and Mr.. Hill secured his defeat. Then
confirmed. This is the same Mr.. White
who agreed with the five in the insular
decision, and if Mr.. Hill had favored
Mr.. Hornblowers confirmation the de-
cision would have been different.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-31
]. w. THACKSTON,
A 7 BRANHAM
SAVES TWo FROM DEATH.

Representing American Book Company
Raleigh, N c., May 80, 1901.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
MANS INFERIoRITY.
His Faculties Not Equal to Those of
Many of the Animals.

His Faculties Not Equal to Those of
Many Of the Animals.
Man is vain sort of animal at all
times" observed thoughtful citizen
yesterday. But when we come to
think Of 1t, when we come to look ma
ture squarely in the face, man is not
the only thing in the land which can
lay claim to highly developed senses.
Take the human eye. PROFESSIONALLY
the little bundle OF nerves in the eye
which make INSTALLATION possible, and
which present the mind with photo
graphic refinements which no art has
yet equaled, is one of the physiological
marvels, and opens up an endless field
for speculation in the realm of psy-
chology, tn unsolved riddle of sci
ence in whose presence even the giants
have covered and skulked in hopeless
ignorance. Yet this eye, discerning
with SO much delicacy when the pic
ture is no farther than the wall Of
ones room-this eye with Its circum-
scribed limits would be looked upon
with digniied scorn by yon soaring
eagle If he only knew how much far
Their he could see than a human be-
ing. Take the human ear. We may
not hear 20 well as the rats and mice
that burrow under the palaces in which
we live, or the squirrel that capers yon-
der in the forest, and countless other
things one might mention. We may
differentiate with greater accuracy and
trace refinements in sound which these
lower creatures may not trace; but
when 1t comes to the matter OF catch
ing the sound at long range, their
ears seem TO have been more perfectly
constructed. Il is conceded that no
human voice has ever been heard
which could equal in sweetness of tone
the lays which one may hear in the
orchard. No human being ever sang
more sweetly than Patti, but she never
sang so sweetly as the meadowlark
when he pours his gurgling love song
out on the summer air, or oriole when
he shades his silvered octave from the
bending bough. What device for meas
uring water pressure has man invent
ed which will compare with the nerves
which string the sides of the fish? 1t
Is sense WHICH is uoI lepi eSSiiNSe ~
the human category. Man must resort
to artificialities in order to learn che
air pressure and the degree of heat or
cold. But 1t is different with the fish,
for he can always tell just what the
water pressure is, and he knows how
much he can stand, and he acts ac-
cordingly. Take the olfactory nerves.
Man is all right when it comes to at
tar of roses. violet perfumeries, and
this and that sort, but you may pick
out the measliest old hound in the
swamps of Mississippi, and if he knew
how much superior his sense of smell
was to mans, we'll, he wouldn't want
to be caught in mans company.
/ New Orleans Times-Democrat.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
Community of Arsenic Eaters.

Although the sale of arsenic is pro-
hibited in that region, white arsenic
is eaten freely by the peasants of
Syria and the Tyrol. Because of its
efficacy in wardlng off fatigue and en-
abling those engaged in hard physical
work to endure the strain, it is an ar
ticle of daily diet among the hunters
and woodcutters of that region. A
district physician states that the ar
senic is usually taken before meals in
q cup OF coffee, and while the first dose
is minute. the amount taken daily is
slowly increased until it reaches an
average of twelve or fifteen grains.
Those working in the arsenic factories
of Salzburg are said to become arsenic
eaters to avoid being overcome by the
fumes of the drug. Immunity from
infectious diseases, fresh. youthful
appearance and longevity are some OF
the advantages the arsenic eater usu-
ally enjoys. but there is always the
danger of sudden death.-Detroit Free
Press.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
NEW q. A. II. OFFICIALS.

commander-in-Ch Eli Torrance OF
the G. A. II. recently gave out the fol-
lowing appointments: Judge advocate
general, Henry NJ. Dufiield, Detroit;
chief of staff. Major A. Noel Blake
man. Mount Vernon, N. Y. The fol-
lowing persons have been named as
members of the executive committee of
the National Council of Administra-
ton and with the chief,
his adjutant general, and quartermas-
ter general. will decide upon the time
and place of holding the next national
encampment: William II, Armstrong,
indianapolis; Edgar Allen. Richmond,
Va; Thomas G. Sample, Allegheny,
Pa: S. G. Jones, Centerville. Ia; Lo-
rem w. Collins, st. Cloud, Mimi. !;
Thomas Scott, Fairfield, ILL.,. and
Frank NJ. Skerrett, st. Louis, Mo.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21

world would be here, not only for the
purpose OF giving exhibitions In their
driii, ETC., but to NEST the soldiers of
other lands. Nor is this all. Thou
sands OF persons, other than soldiers.
would be drawn here to see such
military gathering, national and in
ternational in its character. Every
country admires the military, and as
rule, Is proud OF its own soldiers.
Gibbon says, My history is much bet
ter for my having seen an officer in
the militia. though ! never saw an
enemy AT such congress would be
represented officers and soldiers of
every land. and the peculiarities in
dress, drill and arms would be made
apparent 1t would be a college of
military education of permanent
value. Soldiers of the Mexican war,
the union and confederate soldiers,
and all soldiers that were in Cuba, in
the Philippine islands. or other wars,
would be present The militia of
the states and territories should be
invited TO come in uniform, prepared
Tor exhibition and other drills. A
friendly rivalry would be encouraged.
and the states, territories and coun-
tries would send here their best drilled
commands. A representative of all the
navies Of the world should be invited
TO come in uniform and with small
arms. II any army or navy desired
TO bring specimens of their largest
guns. these would furnish a great at
traction, whether the guns were used
In the army or navy."-St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
Mind aud Faith Cures.

De Witt Miller, the Chautauqua lee
turer, was conducting a question
box" at recent assembly of one of
the local branches. 1t was the privi-
lege of the audience TO ask Mr.. Miller
questions for the lecturer to answer,
One woman asked, What do you
think of the faith cure?" Somewhat
after the manner Of the man who said
that those who believed in the mind
cure had very little faith. ! will say
that those who believe In the faith
cure have very little mind" was Mil
ler's ready response.-New York
Press
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
Wonderful Helen Keller.

Helen Keller spent her summer vaca-
ton in Halifax and when the Indiana
visited that Canadian city Miss Keller
was invited to go on board. Lieut..
James ]. Raby did the honors of the
day. In a letter which speaks of that
visit he writes: 1T was an honor to
show Miss Keller over the Indiana and
the very happiest incident of the cruise
for me- Her delight at being aboard
was a great pleasure to me and more
than once my eyes filled with tears
when | looked at her beautiful face
that could not return my gaze. She is
a wonderful woman, and / was aston
ished at her knowledge Of shiDs and
their appliances. When we showed her
the turret she wanted to know where
the sighting hood was. l had never
before known woman who knew
what sighting hood is, SO you can
well imagine my surprise" When
the Spanish war was in full blast Miss
Keller first heard from the newspa,
pers of the sighting hood" and it was
ever after her ambition to know for
herself what it was.-Boston Trans
cript.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
- from M. GAG and x,ll.o.

| xs,oun from "" 49, ehu ahisds
-. following Is a most interesting
!, one respect, pathetic tale:-
y, + Pope, AZ Ferrar Road. Streat-
" England. said:
yes poor chap, he is gone. dead
=. bolted, thrown on his seat on
al he was driving and killed
Z, chap. and good sort. too, mate.
~ him, you see. who gave me the
,.shottle OF st. Jacobs Oil that
Y. new man Of me. Twas like
n. me and Bowman were great
s.,As Some gentleman had given
bottle OF 81. Jacobs oil which
"a doue him a lot OF good; he only
- half the bottle. and remembering
nj had been a martyr 10 rheuma-
~ and seiatica for years. that ! had
ry.lly tried everything. had doctors,
"a All without benefit. ! became dis
aged. and looked upon 1t that
~. was no help for me. Well" said
~ "You may not believe me, for
i a miracle. but before had
"a The contents Of the halt-bottle
! d Jacobs oil which poor Bowman
=, me was a well man. There
/ YOU see, after years OF pain, after
- remedies. oils. embroeations,
- linimen,s. and spent money on
ie.ors without getting any better. l
q, completely cured In few days.
.oaEbt another bottle. thinking the
81 might come back. but II did not,
! / ave the bottle away 20 a friend
- had lame back. ! can't speak
- highly OF this wonderful pain
Issr."
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
Respect for American Navy.

It is gratifying to see the admiration
and respect for the American navy
which has been developed entirely
since the Spanish war. The conduct Of
our fleets at Manila and Santiago ele-
waited the United States in the estima-
ton of the people of Europe more
than anything that ever occurred
When an American ship comes to Eu-
rope these days everybody wants to
see II, and the officers and men are
objects of the greatest interest.
eign letter Chicago Record-Herald.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
HOW lana Smoke.

The japanese smoke in very pecu-
liar manner. The pipes have very
small metal bowls, with bamboo stems
and metal mouthpieces, and only hold
enough tobacco for three or four
whiffs. They use a tobacco which is
cut extremely fine, and looks more like
light blonde hair than anything else.
1t is Of very good quality, however.
The Japs take Whit of smoke and
inhale 1t, letting it pass out through
the nostrils. They rarely smoke more
than one pipeful at a time.-Chicago
Journal.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
rREMoSr.s RIDE.

A pretty story is told of how John
c. Fremont informed his wife of the
joyful news of his election as sena-
tor OF California in 1850. The bal
loting OF the delegates took place in
San Jose, and Mrs. Fremont was at
Monterey, and as season of heavy
rains was on there was but little pros
pect that her keen desire TO know the
result would find immediate gratifica-
ton. Before blazing fire that night
ing a dress for herself on the trust
worthy outlines of one that had been
ripped up for the purpose. Her little
daughter had been put to bed, and her
companions for the evening were the
Australian woman who had replaced
her two Indian seryitors and her baby
playing on the bearskin rug near the
fire. Besides the voice Of the woman
and an occasional chirrup from the
baby she heard nothing but the storm
without till the door opened and a
man. dripping with rain, stood on the
threshold and asked in consideration
Of his sorry plight IL he might enter.
II was Fremont. He had torn himself
away from his idolizing followers and
ridden out into the darkness and
storm to tell his wife. seventy miles
away, that he had been elected to the
uniaed States senate. Though 1t was
late in the night when he reached
Monterey. he was in the saddle again
before dawn and on his way back to
San Jose. making in all ride of lac
miles.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
Growth of Boys and Girls.

At years of age boys are mainly
taller than girls, but at years the
girls catch up and either outstrip the
boys or hold their own until 9, after
which the boys take a fresh start ano
maintain good lead for two years
At about IL years the girls suddenly
become taller than the boys, continu-
ing so until their fifteenth year, wher
the boys finally regain their. superior.
ity in stature and hold it permanently
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
MIxrn. nrr IN EARNEsr.

A negro recruit and the officer of
the day figure in the following little
story from the Philippines, written
home by a Kentucky volunteer: "A
negro recruit on outpost duty, who
had been filled with stories of the Fill
pinos' torture of captured American
soldiers. had let his mind run on
them until his terror caused him to
get his orders for the day into a
pretty bad mess. At midnight the Of
ficer Of the day went the rounds.
When he struck this rocky he was
challenged by scared negro. Halt,
dab: who's dat?' The answer was:
Officer of the day. Again the sentry
sang out: Halt. dab; who's dat?'
The officer then asked him, What in
Sand Hill vas the matter? Didn't he
know his orders? The negro said: l
does know nah orders Well, what
are they?' asked the officer, and to his
surprise the answer came back: De
sargint done tole me TO halt you three
times and den shoot you And with
that he cooked his rifle. You should
have seen that officer sprint for a
tree. From there he used the only
argument of any avail with coon. He
cussed him so hard that the negro for
got all about shooting him. Half an
hour later the officer was able to
come out from mis- hiding place and
give his proper orders. Chicago
journal
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
Asymptote.

Asymptote from the Greek, meaning
mot coinciding," is a line that con-
tinually approaches nearer and nearer
to some curve, but only meets it at
an infinite distance. 1t is only with
regard to mathematical lines that the
proposition is true; and the truth OF
it has to be conceived by an effort OF
pure reason, for 1t cannot be repre-
STRAIGHTFORWARD Herald and Star.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
Tricking a Chronolorer.

President Pritchett of the Massa-
chusetts Institute of Technology, in
relating his experience in college re-
Gently, said that the way boys had OF
finding a certain professor was to step
into the middle of the college yard
and call out date in American his
tory. Instantly the professor would
come out from some window or door
in the college and say that the date
was incorrect.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
Press bringing Universn Peace.

Max O'Reii, who recently Joined the
stan Of the Paris Figaro, thinks that
the press now fulfills the duties for
merly. monopolized by diplomacy and
urges his companions of the pen to re-
frain from writing on any subject with
which they have not at least an ele-
mentary acquaintance. II this plan
were followed everywhere he says that
twenty years hence the peace of the
world would be assured.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21

A crusade is On in Jersey City
against fat policemen. They must get
down to fighting and running weight
The other day thoroughly equipped
gymnasium was opened and orders
were issued by the president of the
police board and chief of police tc
every policeman to report at the gym
nasium at certain hours for exercise
necessary to reduce them to athletic
proportions.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
the HuGLE.

! nave heard the bugle blown
mhere the southern seas make moan.
ana have followed east and west
AZ It's trumpeted behest;
by the mighty mountains marge
nave heard il sing the charge
TN old battles in my blood
were mighty tide at flood
o bugle!
] nave seen the bugler stand
WIN the trumpet in his hand
On dawnlng winters day
Ready for the reyellie,
Very silent, very lone,
with the whole world for his own.
TIL he woke IL with a note
From the brazen trumpets throat
bugle!
Then saw old battles fade
Dimiy on the gray parade,
And a thousand knights went by
Like a moving tapestry;
Old crusaders riding fast
Down old visias OF the past.
Worn and broken In their mail
While the bugle sang them hail
o bugle,
IS within the forts gray bound
Swift the bngler made his round,
Dawn and youth were in the call
That he sent from wall 10 wall.
] saw Troy and Marathon
In the white light OF the dawn;
Battles old and battles new
Agtneoart and Waterloo
o bugle!
Now my blood more swiftly beats
Victories aud brave defeats
Shiloh passes and see
Swing In place a battery
With plunging horses. hattle-scared
Where an undaunted soul has dared,
And in that smoke-huDg. fre-swept
place
Fee-ihrough tears-my fathers
face
o bugle,
Meredith Nicholson IN indianapolis
News.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
A Wonderful Clock.

A clock was recently made, which, in
addition to striking the hours, halves and
quarters, shows the phases of the moon
and tells the time in any other city, but
as the clock is too expensive to purchase.
the best way to Obtain this information
is from Hostetter's Almanac for 1902. II
also contains many amusing anecdotes,
statistics and much general information
that will interest you. 1t can be obtained
from any druggist free of charge.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
A Floating oobbier, shop.

A floating cobbler's shop is one OF
the features of the Penobscot Bay is
land life. Capt. ". o. Cottle, in his
sloop, Yankee Nation, going from
place to place and giving attention to
mending old shoes and boots which
the people may save up for his coming.
Capt. Cottle has new. dog as a com
panion to take the place of Jip, who
was with him fo~ -~~s
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
STATE OF OHIO, CRY OF TOLEDO, !,

Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is the
senior partner Of the firm of f, J. Cheney & Co.,
doing business in the City of Toledo. County
and State aforesaid and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use OF Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December, A, d. lss6
A. w. GLEASON,
tSEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. Send for testimonials. free
F. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, U
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21

-. s"itserland presents an object les.
,,, a IN the practical applications Oh
an uane principles. Geneva now de-
na,', all tho electricity It requires TOT
,r.. and private lighting and tho
~ vuon OF its cars from the impetus
In. ene hhons as Il rushos out OF Lake
man man and thors 10 still left an enor'
,,,' ' amount OF power unused. Eiee-
A.. railways and lighting everywhere
t,,,. supplied by the innumerable water
s,,. while heat and power TO an IN
N. uIsble extent can be derived from
ae same source
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
Taught Gardening by Exam,,e.

When the present Archbishop of
Canterbury was. nearly half century
ago, principal of government train
ing college for teachers. he always
made a point of personally initiating
his students into the mysteries of gar
dening, and piled spade and rake in
his shirtsleeves as teacher and ex-
amplar should.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21

Mscklyh y r.. Dec 7-darasls Head
sls ngparss ere Sold here IN large guam
nRa. this shoes titaI psopts realize the
lIsrssss TIE Powders ATE pf andOu htrsi
t4s IN rsEsiHs hredsrNrs ~ all kfnds
~ = 64i.a3HE % thp nervous system.
hfsrsg1tc every grade % remedies Of.
sess f1f iNe rlFr ~ headaches and ske
s4stFi4 Headache Powders Aiil be found
4 49, HteI pace Write TIE GRyIe!a
Pa o. Zoe samples
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
Local Option in mlsst.sinni.

Few as the saloons are In Missis-
sippi, they pay nearly one-third of the
states total income from privilege tax.
es. Mississippi is regarded as one OF
the most ultra of prohibition states
made so by the anti-saioon sentiment
in majority of the counties under
the local option system Fourteen OF
the counties pay the bulk of the $780,.
900 received annually from this tax.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
Ihe kaI..r.. I.alar...

~ The tNsniy-odd palaces Of the
Saiaah Emperor some $500 servants
~ employed. about 1000 Of tLese be-
- women. A huge income is, OF
w.'se, required for keeping up estab.
".aments on this scale, and the EN-.
rfors total expenditure IL estimated
1aome $4,000 day.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
,,,.maia. nshlaa nrltl.h nseruit..

Gsaesai Butler once explained why
/ vas necessary 10 put such snowy
tGshlas Oh most OF the troops Be
aas a shogy uniform attracts Mary
AZ. re aurssmaid. who makes Tom.
81 Aims join the army. In PLATA
uiwm5. you would md recruiting a
la,sss fob than ever
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21

Ihn sk.p o. the musk-o1. which Il a
s'riffa q tho Barren Grounds" and
hs Arctic region OF Canada, has taken
% plscr O: that Of the extinct buff
hio io' sleigh robes II varies In
vie nom So TO an low as g. for a
Ssof article.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21

OF 18th vas the two hundredth an.
h't'tAsJ Of th" incorporation OF the
az o. Philadelphia. which. In 1901.
va already = town Of some 1900
haS'sa. Elih more than 5000 inhabi.
uaa !, vas laid out as a PARALLEL.
tan between the two rivers
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21

II is stated by an authority that the
weight OF mans brain has nothing
to do with his mental power. The
colder the climate. the greater the size
of the brain. The largest heads of all
are those Of the Chugatches. who live
very far north. and next come the
heads OF the Laps.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21

Il Is tho ualy cure for Swollen.
Starring Burning. Sweating Feet.
eslHs and Buujnns. Ask for Allen $
fsa; kAae, n powder 10 he thsten into
% Shoes At all Druggists and Shoe
safss 25r Sample cent FREE. Ad'
tigaa Allen s. Olmatea. Leroy, ". ".
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
ToIstoy Independent of DOCTOR,

Count Tolstoy is not an obedient pa
tient. Some time ago his physicians
told him not to walk or ride on horse
back, but he did what he pleased, re-
marking Il know better than all
physicians what is good for me-"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
An I,dspendent American o,,,,.,,

While riding in Maine country road
traveller observed field Of corn
which was oyerrun with rank weeds.
and midway Of the place was large,
conspicuously displayed sign with the
following: 'Notiss! None of Your
Business IL This Corn Amt Hoed."
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21

bsreta a Little village In Soord
Eaas4 province. close 10 AlkmaAr IL
tie 50 q > famous battle between the
Eassass and The French. who were
lfisisa By tbs Dutch, Ia 1929. A moa.
EasAs vas recently unveiled there 10
Hsze'y o; the Russian soldiers who
1ersiss4 Ia ,hs; engagement.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21

an experiment with women as tor
a s was recently made in the bull
nas 81 cadiz, Spain, and was far from
satisfactory. The women proved very
!, DUH killers. and the cheers turned
y Misses before the days enSptain.
nent was over
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
CAMPFIRE SKETCHES
SOME SHORT STORIES FOR THE
VETERANS.

SI Louis Writer Says a Military Dis
play Would Prove Valuable P.a,nrs
Tor the wor d's Fair To He 8s,a J.,
That city.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-21
Mother eray's s~ee, Powders for children

Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
In the Children's Home in New York. Cure
Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Dis
orders, move and regulate the Bowels and
Destroy Worms. Over 10000 testimonials.
At all druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmstcd, Leroy, N. Y.