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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-22
onion Growing.

There is good deal OF complaint
among farmers and gardeners about
being unable to secure good stand of
onions by planting the seed. Onion
seed deteriorates very rapidly with age
and only that OF the last seasons crop
should be used. The sprouting seeds
and young plants are very easily killed
by drouth and some method OF plant
Ing must be followed that will carry
the young plants over the dry weather.
A simple and quite effective way OF
planting is to prepare good seed-bed
by blowing the land In the fall or early
winter. Smooth down the surface with
a harrow or similar tool Drill the
seed In rows about fifteen inches apart,
placing the seed about one inch below
the surface of the soil. Firm the soil
well on the seed by walking on the
rows or some similar method: then
cover lightly with loose soil. This
method. although simple, has never
failed to give a good stand Of onions
at the Experiment Station at Still
water. As soon as the plants are three
or four inches high they should be
thinned to three inches apart In the
row. Weeds and grass should never be
permitted to grow in the onion bed
and the surface Of the soil should be
kept loose and mellow with the hoe or
hand cultivator. Onions are easily
grown and with good care will yield
good crop In almost all parts OF Ok
lahoma.-oklahoma Experiment Sta
ton.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-22

Proposition Is under way TO make
an endeavor to tighten to some ex-
tent the equipment OF an infantry sol
der in heavy marching order. Tho
board OF ordnance and Notifications
will undoubtedly take this matter up
In the near future and give It careful
consideration. When Il is taken into
account that soldier of infantry I'M
der heavy marching orders has to carry
seventy-three pounds fifteen and one
half ounces. exclusive OF the water In
his canteen, which weighs approx
mately three pounds. II will be seen
that this question is worthy of action
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-22

The German army has furnished an
other terrible illustration of what duel
ing means. An infantry captain pres
emit at an officers dinner took offense
at the innocent but rough horse-play
of an army surgeon, and struck him.
He then retired to his quarters. In a
J little while two officers representing
the surgeon appeared with challenge.
Before they could deliver it brother
of the surgeon entered and shot the
captain dead. His excuse was that he
sacrificed himself to save his brother,
the surgeon, who had a wife and chill
idren, and could hardly hope to sur
;viye a duel with the offended captain.
Ia noted pistol-shot. Such an incident
must come home with peculiar force
to the emperor. who has frankly COM
mended dueling in the army as the
proper way for soldier to protect his
honor"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-22

A college professor, reading Lord
Rayleigh's Theory of Sound" few
years ago, became particularly inter-
Iested in that part which relates to the
vibration of cords. He began to study
The waves which travel along a cord
when one end is shaken. and then to
experiment with cords loaded at in
tervals with weights, and vibrating in
air or water. What could he hope to
learn from such Investigations? What
practical results were to be looked for
He could not tell, nor could any one
else have told. Yet he studied the sub
ject for five years. The facts he dis
covered make it probable that tele-
phone communication may take place
under three thousand miles of sea, and
the professor has sold his invention for
half million dollars.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-22

cheapest and most effectual remedy Is
the use OF bisulphide of carbon.
Bisulphide OF Carbon.-This is a col
orless liquid with very offensive odor,
which, however. passes on completely
In short time. It readily volatilizes
and the vapor, which is very deadly
to insect life, is heavier than air and
settles and fills any compartment or
bin in the top of which the liquid is
placed. 1t may be Distributed in shall
low dishes or tins or in saturated
waste on the top of grain In bins, and
the gas will settle and permeate
throughout the mass of the grain. In
large bins. to hasten and equalize the
operation. 1t is well to put a quantity
OF the bisulphide in the center OF the
grain by thrusting in balls OF cotton
or waste tied to stick and saturated
with the liquid, or by means OF a gas
pipe loosely plugged at one end, down
which the liquid may be poured an l
the plug then loosened with rod.
Prof. III. e. Weed reports that in Mis-
sissippi the chemical is commonly
poured directly onto the grain. In mod
erately tight bins no further precaution
than to close them we'll need be taken.
but In open bins it will be necessary to
cover the mover with blanket TO
prevent the too rapid dissipation OF
the vapor. The bins or buildings
should be kept closed from twenty
four to thirty-six hours, after which
thorough airing should be given
them. Limited quantities at time
may often be advantageously subject
ed to treatment in small bins before
being placed for long storage In large
masses, and especially whenever there
is danger Of introducing infested grain.
The bisulphide is applied at the rate
OF / pound to the ton of grain. or a
pound to a cubic space 10 feet on a
side.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-22
SAYINGS and DOIA(l
-yaxase .Soon 10 BE Cur

Lieut.-Gov. Savage will BE- lnss..
rated as governor of Nebraska MAJ
ably within the month, Governor IN,
rich has given his promise To yass,.
at an early date and qualify as uuu..
States senator.
In 1880 Mr.. Savage lived In a a,
house ON the plains Of Chester count,
The new governor is a typical wssls,,,
er. He was born at connersyille IA
In 1912. and was left at the age Il v
the sole support OF his mother ana 4,
family Of little brothers and slsi,,
left without protection by the death !
their father, Young Savage works
hard on farms and In no other oeeus,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-22

One of the most prominent Baptist
preachers in the vicinity of New York
has made it practice in all his pas
torates to write his resignation within
week of his entrance upon a new
field. sign. seal and deliver it to the
proper official with the remark:
There. now! Never ask me for my
resignation. Whenever you want me
to go just break open the envelope.
write in a date to the document and
offer it to the congregation"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-22

Boston Boys Demand Their Rights.
The spirit OF liberty that prevailed
In Boston at the time OF the revolution
was not confined To the men who
could carry muskets, Even the chill
dren were ready to stand up for their
rights as Americans. An incident that
took palce In the winter before the bat
tie OF Lexington was fought shows
this. The boys OF Boston had been
much troubled by the British soldieFs
who were ON their garrison duty in
the town. These soldiers took great
delight In destroying the eoasting
places which the boys had prepared
At last the boys held meeting and
appointed committee TO wait upon
Gen. Gage, then in command. and TO
make protest. The committee was
admitted TO Gen. Cages headquarters.
and In reply 10 the generals question
as TO what they wanted. the leader
replied;
Sir, we are here to demand our
rights"
What's thlsl" exclaimed the gener.
al, surprised. DO your fathers teach
you rebellion and send you here to dis
play it?"
mo one teaches US rebellion. sir. %
promptly spoke up the leader. But
your soldiers trample down our snov
slides and destroy our snow forts,
When We complain they laugh at Us,
call US young rebels. and tell US 70
help ourselves II we can. Sir, we will
stand II no longer"
Gen. Cages surprise changed 10 adj
miration. you are brave boys" he
said. Go. and II my soldiers trouble
you again they shall be punished"
Hencetorth the boys OF Boston en-
joyed their sport without molestatlon.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-22

The recent appointment Of General
Chaffee as major-general is the first
instance of private attaining that
rank in the regular army Of the Unit
ed States. Il should know that Chat
Zee was not educated at West Point"
commented military visitor at the
review of American troops in China
last summer. HE is so unused to full
dress uniform that he has his sash over
the wrong shoulder" 1t was true.
and all the more honor to him for his
success.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-22

A recent importation of foreigners
against which no one will be likely to
take exceptions. except, perhaps, the
natives they have come to destroy, has
been graciously received and welcomed
by the quarantine officer of the Cali
fornia State Board Of Agriculture at
San Francisco. The newcomers are a
consignment of tachina flies from
the grasshopper tribe-their wholesale
exterminators, in fact, wherever found.
They came as cold storage passengers
and with them came large number of
ladybugs, for service in clearing the
orchards of red scale-the pest of fruit
growers. The flies are to be released
in May. They will make short work
of the grasshoppers, which swarm at
that time.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-22

Quite as remarkable as the wrecking
OF the Pacific Mail line steamship Rio
de Janeiro just at the entrance to San
Francisco harbor on Feb. % is the to-
tai disappearance of the wreck. Divers
have explored large areas of the bot
tom of the sea at the point where the
wreck is supposed to have occurred,
but not the slightest trace of the ILL
fated ship has been found.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-22

The watchfulness of members of con-
gress is not always rewarded in way
anticipated Two resolutions recently
offered in the house requested the pres
ident to return to that body two pri-
yate pension bills. A member of in
quiring mind wished to know what
was the defect in the bills. There is
no defect" was the reply. THE bene-
ficiaries are dead"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-22


By our campfires rose a murmur
At the dawning OF the day,
And the sound Of many footsteps
spoke
Spoke the advent OF the fray;
And as we took our places
Few and stern were our words.
And some were Tightening horse-girths
And some were girding swords.
The trumpet blast has sounded
Our footmen to array;
The willing steed has bounded,
Impatient for the fray.
The green flag is unfolded,
While rose the cry OF joy;
Heaven speed dear Ireland's banner
This day at Fontenoy."
We looked upon that banner =
And the memory arose
OF our homes and persisted kindred
Where the Lee or Shannon flows;
And we looked upon that banner
And we swore to God on high
To smite to-day the Saxon's might
To conquer or to die.
Loud swells the charging trumpet
IT'S voice from our own land
God OF battles. God OF vengeance,
Guide to-day the patriot band.
Their are stains TO wash away,
There are memories TO destroy
In the best blood OF Britain
To-day, at Fontenoy. ~
Plunge deep the fiery rowels
In thousand reeklng TANKS;
Down. chivalry OF Ireland.
Down to the British ranks.
Now shall their serried columns
Beneath our sabres reel:
Through their ranks, then. with the
warhorse.
Through their bosoms with the steel.
With one shout for good King Louis
And the fair land OF the vine.
Like the wrathful Alpine tempest
We swept upon their line.
Then rang along the battlefield
Triumphant our hurrah.
And we smote them down. still cheer
ing
Erin, slanthagal go bragh."
AS priced as Is the blessing
From an aged fathers lip,
Az welcome az the haven
To the tempest driven ship;
As dear az TO the lover
Is the smile of gentle maid.
Is this day Of long-sought vengeance
To the swords of the brigade.
See their scattered forces flying,
A broken, routed line.
See, England. what brave laurels
For your brow to-day we twine.
o. thrice-bIessed the hour that wit
messed
The Briton turn to fee
From the chivairy Of Erin
And Frances "freur-de-lis."
AS we lay beside our campfres
When the sun had passed away
And thought upon our brethren
Who had perished In the fray,
We prayed to God to grant us.
And then we'd die with joy,
One day upon our own dear land
Like this at Fontenoy.
Bartholomew Bowling.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-22

The name OF Sing Sing. so far as
the New York village Is concerned, IL
no more. having been changed TO
osining. Manufacturers brought about
this change, the impression having
gone abroad that all goods turned out
in the village were prison-made. The
village showed a decrease In the last
census of 1913 in population, though
neighboring places showed uniform in
crease. Sing Sing was incorporated
in 1913 and the prison was erected
eleven years later. The prison is still
within the village boundary lines.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-22

Trainmen In some parts Of South
Dakota have new difficulty 10 sur-
mount In the shape Of vast masses Of
Russian thisties which collect In drifts
on the tracks. The weeds are blown
into cuts, where they become inter-
woven 20 closely that sometimes trains
are delayed for hours. The locomo-
tiyes might push their way through
but for the fact that the rails become
slippery through the crushing az ths
oily fiber and seeds, the wheels refus-
ing to revolve even after a liberal an
plication OF sand.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-22

Northern Indiana farmers are ex-
perimenting in the domestication of
quail. During the winter the birds are
fed regularly, and on some of the farms
they have become so tame that they
roost with the barnyard fowls.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-22

FArmsr'. sam saved the Day.
Boys who imagine that the farm II
dull place and narrow In It's scope
for developing the faculties. will nnd
instruction in the story OF how Joseph
Bailey, Wisconsin farmer. by his
readiness OF resource accomplished
during the civil war a task which
naval experts gave up in despair. Bal.
ley was captain OF a Wisconsin rcgl.
ment detailed to assist General Banks
In his support OF Rear Admiral Portsrs
feet Of gunboats In the Red River OF
Texas. The advance suffered defeat.
and the admiral believed all that he
could do was TO destroy his boats. save
what stores he could. and retreat with
the army, as the river had fallen 30
low that the feet could not pass. In
spite OF the assertions OF the regular
engineers 20 the effect that II was i'm.
possible. Captain Bailey proposed 20
build a dam and raise the water In the
shallow spots. Hls counsel prevailed.
II was necessary 20 deepen the river
for a mile, and make n current Of ten
miles an hour. Details OF 5000 sol
dlers worked day and night and the
dam was finished. with an opening six.
~ feet Wide. through which the feet
passed In safety. owing to the skill OF
this Wisconsin farmer.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-22

Military ardor still possesses the
flower OF the country OF the young
men now in the volunteer regiments
1000 have filed applications for the
6l0 second lieutenants to be filed In
the reorganized army. And there are
1000 who served In the war with Spain
asking for any places that may be left
after the president and secretary OF
war have made selections from the
1000. A rule excludes from consider
alton as eligible others than those Of
the two classes mentioned. But for
this barrier there would be countless
thousands applying and bringing TO
bear political and social Influences for
army commissions. The pressure even
from those who are not now in the
volunteer service and who were in tho
regiments from the states is very great.
A second lieutenaney In the army is
not an exalted position. The holder
OF II draws a moderate salary. With
the army reorganlzed the opportunities
for promotion will come very slowly,
for the higher grades will be filled with
men averaging much younger than In
the old army. and, therefore, vacan-
cies will not occur rapidly. But the
craze for the army has taken strong
hold.--W Washington correspondent st.
Louis Globe-Democrai
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-22

Among the ruins of Pompeii have
been found ohafing dishes of exquisite
workmanship, which give undisputed
proof of their use in the city. which
contained villas of many wealthy Ro-
mans.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-22
cUorId-I Fair MaYor.

Rollo Wells. newly elected mayor OF
st. Louis. whose term Of office will ex-
tend over the worlds fair of 1908. 70
generally regarded as tho visible evil
denco OF the political power of for.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-22

A pig confined to a pen, fed corn
and milk, will fattsn fast, look nice,
breed young, have few pigs, caked nd
ders. fever, eat her young IL she lives
through farrowing. and prove dis
NAL failure. Her muscles are unyield-
ing. blood thick. system feverish; she
is diseased (fat) instead OF heaitny
Qean).
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-22

Crosses between the wild and domes-
tic turkey are healthier and harder
than the latter, and have some OF the
qualities of the wild. A certain pro-
portion of wild blood will improve the
size. form and general appearance or
the domestic stock. as well as their
vigor.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-22

mer Governor David II. Francs. Mr..
Wells and Mr.. Francis have known
each other almost from boyhood. and
have similar opinions as 10 what con-
stitutes democracy. The election OF
Wells Ia taken as having a national
significance, the more so when II IS
considered that Mr.. Francis connec'
ton with the worlds fair will give
him the advantage OF close contact
with the big men OF the south. The
new mayor is the head OF steel foun-
dry, which employs upwards OF 1000
men. He is As years old. native OF
st. Louis. This IL his first plunge
into politics. and his great success is
due, not alone to his strong backing,
but to his personal popularity. MI
Wells Is typical Democrat OF the
silk-stocking school, but he is wei
known TO the people through his early
connection, as manager. with one OF
the big traction lines. which was own
cd by his father.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-22
PERCY JONES. rubl,ahe,

The United Kingdom has colonies
and possessions whose area is equal
10 more than twenty-seven times her
own size.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-22

It ID not an easy matter to convince
farmers and dairymcn generally that a
knowledge Of theoretical principles ia
advantageous to the success of practi-
cal work.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-22

sonally upon the president.-W. u. 8
in ST. Louis Globe Democrat.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-22

Senate document No. III glvea n re-
port of tests OF fireproof woods from
the torpedo boat Winslow, the purposa
being to determine whether the process
Is enduring. The result was very SAT.
lsfactory, showing that the wood
treated fve years ago had lost none
of It's flreproof qualities.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-22

lions. meanwhile managing 10 pafa
through high school aud college H
studied law. removed 10 Iowa. maes
some money In land speculation. asa
then removed to Nebraska tie w1s -
fiFst mayor Of South Omaha. lala ori
the town OF Sargent and grew FIsA
when the railroad was bull, thFOusA
the town. lie won distinction ~ .
soldier and scout for Grant and sksr.
man during thu civil war.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-22

1t Is easy to bid the devil be your
guest, but difficult to get rid OF him.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-05-13
AiauiIIettes or Spikes.

These charming, gay, jingling, gold
en- ornaments had their origin in
Spain, far back in the days of Charles
the Fifth, when black was the court
dress, and the influence Of the Inquisi-
ton pervaded everything in the land.
1t was to relieve this depressing
solemnity of black that some clever
man or woman-it is not stated which
invented these pretty golden bau-
b1es for the ladies of the court, for the
purpose of frightening up their
gowns and giving little brilliancy to
their toilettes, says Vogue. Jewe!ed
aiguilettes were also introduced, SUI
perb and costly treasure. When the
Infanta Maria Theresa married Louis
XIV. this bit of her modishness SO
pleased the French court that they at
once entered into the spirit of the fad
and carried it to such an extravagant
pitch that small fortunes were spent
in the wearing Of them, each duch 7ss,
marquise and countess trying to out
vie the others in the size and beauty
of their jewels. These were fastened
on to the ends of laces, ribbons and
bits of velvet and brocade which
served to trim their regal gowns. Such
is the historic interest associated with
this revival from two of the most IA
nous courts Of Europe.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-05-13
Rune in Urbe,

Brother Of Orchards far afeld.
Does the corn yet follow the mar
row?
Chirp sweet! chirp sweet. is there
aught to eat?
Seed for thee, but crumbs for my
meat,
For I am London sparrow!
The springs full edged in our murhy
town,
And flowers bloom on the barrow.
For your primrose bed we have May
instead;
Our trees are leafng a month ahead
For | am a London sparrow!
Chirp! there's my mate in her house
bound nest
What lack though the caves DE
narrow
! cry my "tweet!" to the passing feet,
I have no fear of the busy street,
For am a London sparrow!
Brother, the season blooms in town,
A cockney I to the marrow!
With futter of dress for flutter Of
wing,
With women's faces to make my
spring,
For I an a London sparrow!
-Dolf Wyllarde i'll the London Gentle
woman.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-05-13
How to Treat Your Guest.

Remember, there is such a thing as
OVERRIDING the attention paid a guest
Do not feel that you must be forever
at her elbow; do not think it neces-
sary to plan something for every
minute Of her day. Nothing is more
annoying. People, even when they
are visiting, like to have moments to
themselves. They like to go places
where they feel at home, and no wo-
man feels at home if her hostess is
continually at her hand suggesting
things for her amusement; nor does
it conduce to her comfort if she
feels that the whole household has
been turned upside down because of
her coming. Alice I. Eaton in Home
Companion.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-05-13
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

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Cure is not a quick medicine. 1t was prescribed
years, and is regular prescription. 1t is COM
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the best blood p.rifers. acting directly on the
mucous surfaces.s The perfect combination OF
tia two ingredients is what produces such won"
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timOnials, free.
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Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.