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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-03-02
THE FRENCH BALL.
How and When the Ice Was Broken
and the Couple Who First Plunged

How and When the Ice Was Broker
and the Couple Who First Plunged
In.
"At the French ball the other
night" writes the gossipy Clara Belle,
of New York, to the Cincinnati En-.
quirer, '"there was a reluctance bv
every respectable person present to
break through the icy decorum, and
it was only when hundreds of bottles
OF champagne had been emptied and
the drinkers had become reckless that
fun became alive. But an incident
tells the whole story. The earliest to
cut up any pranks were a man in
long-tailed black coat, black tights,
black hat and whitencd face, all of
the sort made familiar on the stage
by grotesque dancers, and a girl in a
page costume. The latter was small
and plump, but her face was covered,
so that her age was conjecturcd. She
had to be urged and pulled to the
dancing floor, which was only sparsely
occupied, and the reluctance was
principally expressed by her flesh
colored legs, which posed for shrink
ing modesty. Her arms and bosom
were bare, and quite audacous about
it as though accustomed to public life.
The corsage was not only dccolette,
but peculiar The breast was crossed
by folds of gauze, arranged with such
an appearance of loeseness that it
seemed as though they would drop off
when she danced. The cloth was cut
away in the back almost down to her
belt, and when the man took hold of
her for waltz, his hand was spread
on her bare back. His fingers were
grimy by contrast with the more del
icate surface, and greatly to the en-
hancement Of the lattcr's apparent
quality, but the familiarity of the con-
tact was not nice to look at. They
waltzed gracefully and undemonstra-
lively at first, but very soon their steps
were embcllshcd, and then wildly
hilarious. Before they got through
they were executing grotesque fancy
dance of an intricate and difficult sort,
however impulsive and gleeful it
might seem to an observer. They
attracted much attention, and served
to start the fun, for their example of
activity was followed by less skillful
masqueradcrs. After watching them
and noting how cleverly their legs
mixed without awkward collisions,
how their toes were always carefully
pointed, how the females gestures
were invariably pretty and her shrugs
artfully done, | was not astonishcd by
the dialogue which passed between
them when they took seats close by me
"How did we get through with it,"
said she.
can right, Think" said he.
"What is our next act-the can.
CAM"
ooh, no; that does not come till
2 o'clock. We 60 on in the quadrille
at l."
"And mind you get your foot over
my head without knocking my cap
off,"
So those were professional dancers,
hired to be merrymakers, and their
kicking was merely matter of prac-
tice and dollars,
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All tho people Of Wood River are cordially in
vited to attend.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-06

The European fashion Of dcsignat-
ing city or town, especially a water
ing place, according to its location, as
Boulogne on tho Seine, and Boulogne
on the Sea, is occasionally affected
hero. Thus we have here "Dobb's
Ferry OH the Hudson" and "Middlc
uaddam on the Connecticut" When
James II. Folds wrote to Oliver Wen-
dell Holmes from Manchestcr-by-thc.
sea, Holmes replied in note from
Observation-Disclosures. When an Epis-
copal Bishop once dated note to
Bcecher on Whit-Sunday morn, Beech
or dated his reply Washing Day morn.
The person or people who can get on
with the fewest 0hectations will have
more time for the real fun and pleas
urc there arc in this world. On the
other hand, however, they will not
furnish so much amusement to those
who have Il Keen sense Of the ridicu-
lous.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-06

TIE late Mr.. Darwin has formida-
bic rival in his great feat of tracing the
origin and descent of man from the
monkey. Professor Gheiko challenges
him, in respect at least to the pcoplo
Of Northern Europe and the American
Indians. They, he says, descended
from bears, which, having Hoatcd
southwark on iccbcrgs towards the
end of the glacial period, could not re-
turn. The warmth of the climate made
them shed their furry coat, and
they walked Oh their hind legs in or
der to keep thcir fore legs dry. Thus
in process of time, by successive modi-
hcations, thcy developed into mon.
Mr. Vanderbilt, the other ,iuy, reduced
tho calculation still further. Hc traced
tho origin Of sneak thieves to bears,
or, at any rate. when denying that his
son had failed in Wall street, lie said
that tho ."bears" were sneak thieves.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-06
"POx'B Book Sf DIartyrs"

Contains the history and pictures of
hundreds Of people who were stoned, burn
ch, beaten, pulled to pieces and otileywisc
tortured Oh account Of their conscientious
convictions as to belief and duty. Thcy
suffered incredible torment and have come
down to the present age as, martyrs, 1t is
n"t now customary to torture people thus,
DNt tiiny are made martyrs by rheumatism
nhtii they suffer almost as much as did the
hcioes of the martyr ages There was no
ha, hellef for Ortiz, tlc oldttpa Nartyrs, but thercis
rheumatism. Cashier Charles y, Morrill,.
OF Manchester, n. H., suffered toppibly
from frequent ATTACKS of this painful
disease, but he has been cured. lie
writes: ~ was q martyr to rheumatism.
and, although tried many other rcmcdcs
! found nothing that relieved me like
hint NJ
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-06

A DISPATCH from Manchester in the
Chronicle says that the strong position
of tho cotton market constrains pro-
ducers of cotton goods, notwithstand-
ing the dullncss Of tho trade in India
and China, to adhere firmly to their
quotations, and that the price Of cotton
will rise still higher. The short crop
theory is having its influence abroad.
After the first of January the crop
will be out Of the hands of the produc-
crs, and then there will be heavy
falling off in the receipts.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-06

GENERAL HANCOCK has won suit
of several years standing against Il
hotel in which he had some $4,000
worth Of property stolen. The de-
fence was that he boarded by tho
month at reduced rate, and that
guests were required to deposit valua-
blcs in the safe. Tho case has gone all
through tho courts up to tho New
York Court of Appeals, which gives
him indemnity on tho ground that the
terms of his accommodations did not
affect the inn-holdcr's liability, and
that tho landlord did not have notices
posted requiring the deposit Of valua-
bles lii the safe.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-06

DR.. ,Hacnscl, n savant, Of Reich
enherg, Germany, has succeeded, after
many experiments, in photographing
several flashes of lighting. The pho
tographs took in part of tho landscape,
and made it possible to estimate with
accuracy tho locality where the light
ming struck. 1t is also possible to COM
pntc the length Of the course &ravorscd
by the electric current, These cxpcri-
ments arc to be continued, with the
h'h OF stercoscopy. They have awak-
cncd much interest.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-06
j ust Like Him.
T",s~ FN.t

A new story of Carlyle has found its way
Into print. Ho had been away, and his good
wife had arranged everything for his re-.
that Is. got his dinner reqdy, bis arm.
chair in its usual attitude, his pipo and TO.
bacco where he loved to find thonl. Just as
Mss. Carlyle had sat down to rest with a
quiet nin'l, her husband arrived, and, "after
20 had Just greeted me. what do you think
he didl He walked to tho window and shook
1t, and asked; where's tho wedge of the
Window and until wo had found that
blessed wedge nothing would contont him.
He said the window would rattle and spoil
all. That's just Carlyle"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-06

The Philadelphia Press of Wcdnes-
day publishes Il letter from tho Hon.
James G.. Blaine stating his objections
to tho distribution Of tho surplus rcvc.
nuo of the Federal government among
the States, and proposing instead rs a
substitute, If tho national government
has no longer need of the tax OH spir-
its, that the entire amounts which it
yield should be paid to the States in
proportion to their population.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-06
W1NNSBORO, s. 9.

The Democratic executive commit
tee of Virginia has issued all address
In answer to Mahone's charges of in
timidation, etc, giving tho figures
from the election in tho various coun-
tics, showing the falsity of those
charges.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-06

IT will surprise many to learn that
the War Department has $40 Confcd-
crate battle-flags which were captured
by the Federals during engagements
Of the civil war. Most of them give
evidence of tho struggle through which
thoy were borne by victims or victors,
while number Of them hang in tho
halo of remarkable interest.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-06
Eroisht ssriss. I'm Now Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Dec IA very skarp
labor controversy Is now going on between
tho railways having their terminal In this
ity and the organized freight handlers ''The
,rganization," says The Item, "did not de-
mand an increase Of price, but assurance that
they would have tho work in preference to
Tansient competitors This the railways re-
fused and have undertaken to import fresh
mon to handle freight and thus head Off tho
strikers. Tho result is that many Of the now
nlen havo joined tho strike, and there is a
treight embargo which seriously interferes
with business. Popular sympathy is opposed
70 the railways in this matter"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-06
TlloY Will IBe Paid,

CAIRO, ILL.,, Dec. 1.-The locomotive en-
gineers Of the Texas and st. Louis Narrow
Gauge railroad have boon on u strike since
last Tuesday OH account of tho refusal Of
the company to pay tho arrears OF wages
due for several months. President PARA
moro snid that tho difficulty will be arranged
at once, and the pay car has beon ordered
down the road immediately.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-06
NEW fall.
AND
WINTER GOODS.

Come and see the largest and best So
Trimmed Pattern Hats and Bonnctss ,un-
trimmed goods, Veivets, Satins, Ribbons,
Flowers, Tips, Plumes Birds and Featll.
ers, all colors, Grapes, Illusions, Black and
White Laces, Love, Grape, Wells, Barege.
Tissue ls;. and Parislenne Yelling, Hair
Croquetries for the hair, Crepe, Lisie md
other Ruchtngs for the neck, Fiohus. Col.
larettes and Ties, and all kinds of Fancy
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-06
u. O. BOdG'S.

All kinds of White Goods, White Lace
and Muslin Curtains, Cretonnes, &C., sc.
Also full and complete line of Dress
Goods, of various fabrics, styles and
Silks and Satins-yoa can find anything yo,
want in that line and at any price. These
goods we are determined to sell cheap and
reduce stock.
Our stock Of Shoes of all kinds will be
sold at and below COST, as well as heavy
piece goods for Mems wear, and other
goods that we do not intend Keeping after
present stock of same is sold. We mean
what we say.
u. O. BOAG.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-06
I'm Honor OF an Actor.

BOSTON, Dec. 1.-The Boston thoater was
packed at the testimonial benefit to Joseph
Proctor OIL tho sem:-centennial Of his adop-
ton Of the stage. Edwin Booth purchased
box, contributing 500. Lawrence Bar
rett, NJ. D. Curtis md other noted actors as
woll as tho ontiro fraternity IN Boston, did
their utmost to mako the occasion the sue,
cess IL was
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-06
". O. BOAGS.

"A. full stock of Ladies' and Misses
Hosiery. Berlin, Lislc, Silk and Kid
Gloves, all colors and now styles. An as.
sOrtment Of Ladies' and Misses coIored
and white COrsets, all sizes. Hoop Skirts.
Dress Shields and Paipltators. Iiandker
chiefs III variety, from Cotton to Silk. Silk
FringeS PasSsmonterle Trimming, Velvet
mi1gs. Buttons in grent va1lety, styles
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-06

Unclo Rufus Hatch complains that evory
hnlo an Englshman eats e cracker ho want
to "take q bawth, you know"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-06
u. o. BOdG'S.

A full stock Of Notions Of all kinds.
Ladies' Linen and Lace Collars, Zopllyrs,
Saxony, Berlin and Shetland Hoods. Chill.
dren's Zephyr Hoods and Sacques, Shawls
and Boulevard Skirts, at
The Portland daily press., 1883-08-25
Poland sprtnas House.

Notwithstanding the lateness OF the season,
the Poland Spring House Is in crowded con-
dition. Although forty went away Monday
morning, yet in the evening every room was
occupied, and cots were set up in the reading
rooms. Every evening there are hops In the
hall, whore the younger guests find much en-
ioyment, and in the afternoon the band renders
some very fine music, which Is greatly apprc-
ciated by all. August is q delightful month
to spend at the Springs, consequently there
are more applications than the proprietors can
accommodate. Among the arrivals during the
last few days are the following: 81. L. Hart,
Pslatka. Fla; Chas. Day and wife. Portland;
FL. w. Hoaghton, Bath Thomas N. Vail and
wife, Miss Loa Vail. Master Davis Vail, Miss
Jennie Wright, Miss Eleanor Bemis, Boston
James Bingham, Philadelphia; John Dickin-
son, Baltimore; Amos S. Young, Boston; j.
child, Boston, Frank A. Lee, Esq, New Or
leans, La; Lucian B. Thompson, Boston
William Wood and daughter, Philadelphia;
Mrs. Scott and daughter, Philadelphia; G.. 8.
Ring Boston, VIM. Kinsley, Millbury; Chas.
Sargent, Boston; G. Il. Wurtell, Sherbrooke,
P. o. @. B. Tompkins aud wife, New York
Miss Bailey, Miss Buck, Baltimore; ID. w.
Snow Portland; Miss Ellen Snow, Hartford.
Ct.; Miss Nellie Browne, Boston; o. N. Rob-
York; Miss Lizzie Smith, San Francisco, Cal.
Jos. B. Glover, Boston; M. Z. Shattuck and
wife, Worcester; FL. Pfaff, Jr., Boston; VIM.
Bancroft and wife, Milford, Mass; r. I'll.
Skilton. Chicago; Jos. III. Cornell and wife,
New Bedford; j. ii. Congdon, Lynn. Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1883-08-25
The Deering Tragedy.
The Case Still Yelled in Mystery--The
Coroner's Inquest Not Completed.

The inquest in the case of Edmund Wood,
found murdered at Deering. New Hampshire,
was begun on Wednesday and continued till
Thursday noon. when 1t was adjourned till
September L. Only portion Of the testimony
was given to the public. The son-in-lsw Of
the murdered man related how he went to the
spot of the murder on Sunday morning and
tracked the assassin through the woods to an
opening near the cabin Of Nathan Brown. A
nephew Of Nathan Brown testified that there
had been trouble between Brown and Wood,
and that the former had been kicked by Wood.
Levi II. Wood and his daughter, who are sup
posed to have been the first persons who went
over the road after the tragedy, testified that
they saw Brown skulk into the bushes and
afterwards come out and apparently examine
the murdered mans cap in the highway. Inc
witnesses both saw the cap, but did not PICK II
up, not having any information OF the murder
at the time. Subsequently the cap was found
some distance from the spot where Mr.. Dow
saw It. which leads to the inference that
Brown picked it up and carried it some dis
tance and then dropped it, though Brown de-
nies that he picked it mp at all. A man named
Traverse testified that Brown had told him
he had had trouble with Wood, and that there
would be more, or words to that effect. DIR.
Chase Of Hillsboro' Bridge testified that while
riding by Browns cabin on Saturday afternoon
he saw Bro wn pnt his head out of the window,
look about in nervous manner and then with
draw. When the Doctor got opposite the
cabin he saw gun leaning against the outside
door, which was open. Brown was put upon
the stand and denied all connection with the
crime. The inquest has done little as yet to
unravel the mystery Though some Of the
The Portland daily press., 1883-08-25
MAINE CENTRAL.
Important Resolutions Shall there be
nsolidntion.

AUGUSTA, At M.-There was a meeting of
Maine Central stockholders today. President
jackson called tn meeting to order and read
the substitute pas ed at the last meeting OF the
stockholders: also a vote in relation to the
time of holding the next stockholders meeting
and that the committee of stockholders should
report at least two days before said meeting.
He then read suggestions made by the Maine
Central stockholders committee to the Direc-
tors Of the Eastern and Boston and Maine, and
the reply of the Directors to the same. He
presented the following resolution, prssed at
the Directors meeting on Thursday evening:
"The Maine Central Railroad Company in
Board of Directors, August %, 1889, voted that
the report of the committee be referred to the
stockholders meeting, with recommendations
that a committee be appointed to request the
resembling Of the present contract for a lease
between the Boston and Maine and Eastern
Roads for the practical consideration Of these
corporations. True copy. Attest: Josiah H. /.
Drummond, Clerk.
On motion OF r. w. Hill OF Exeter the resc-
luton was adopted.
1t was voted that the same committee that
by the foregoing resolution.
The following resolve. offered by r. A. VIII
son Of Bangor was passed.
Voted--That In case this effort TO substitute
a practical consolidation Is successful, the COM
mittee shall report the result to the Directors
at least thirty days before the annual meeting,
and that II unsuccessful the committee be au-
thorized to report at once to the Directors who
shall forthwith call a meeting OF the stockhoid-
ers to act upon the report of the committee.
The Portland daily press., 1883-08-25
ROSS WINS.
The Point of Pines Regatta.

BosroN, Aug. 24.--The regatta OF the pro-
fessional oarsmen for single sculls that occurred
at the Point OF Pines this afternoon was wit
messed by 6000 people. Fourteen men were
entered and twelve started. Five finished with
Wallace Ross winning. A light breeze blew
of shore just ripping the water. Outside Of
the course the water was alive with craft Of
every description There were four prizes
$500, $3.50, 800 and $50. Hanlan was referee
and Charles Thayer was Judge. At the start
ing oint the following were the positions OF
the oarsmen:-Hosmer No. /, nearest shore,
Ross, Lee, Riley, Plaisted, Elliott, Carey, Ar
CRY, Mckay. Gaizel, lTeemer, with Ten Eyck
on the ontside. All started we'll Hosmer
within few seconds took the lead Ross was
but few inches behind him, and the others
close by. At the other end Of the line the men
we're about even. Teemer, despite the general
prediction, was not easily first. In few min
utes the men passed so far from the judges
stand that 1t was impossible to distinguish the
men or their colors. Two punches of boats
could be seen; four were huddled together and
q wide space separated them from the second
congregation, which was way OF TO the right.
They seemed TO turned well together, but 1t
could not be seen who had the advantage.
When the men came within sighting distance
Teemer had the lead and Lee was q length be-
hind him; then came Hosmer, Ten Eyck and
Ross IN the order named. The course is called
three miles with three turns. Teemer was the
first TO make the second turn, covering mile
aud half in 10 minutes z2 seconds. Lee was
the second around tho stake In 10 minutes 26
seconds; Hosmer in 10 minutes q seconds
Ten Fyck, Ross, Mckay, Gaizel, Argry, Plais-
ted, Elliott and Carey followed In this order.
At the turn Teemer had good lead, but Hos
mer made wonderful quick turn and held
him even for some sminutes, but Teemer led
him when they were last seen before turning
the upper stake. AS this stake Elliott stopped
rowing, saying he was Ill. The other eleven
went mp the course, repeating the dwindling
and enarging process. When the men could
be identified 1t was seen that neither Teemer
nor Hosmer was leading. Wallace Ross was
first but rowing slowly. Teemer was near but
evidently tired. Ten Eyck was third!man and
between him and Hosmer was wide gap.
Hosmer who was working hard for the fourth
place, was pushed by Mckay, but succeeded In
leading him over the line, which was crossed
by the oarsmen In the following order:-Ross,
q 21; Teemer, 2t.27; Ten Eyck, 2135; Hos
mer, 22.47; Mckay 22.50. Hanlan says he is
not going TO row in any more regattas this sea-
son and starts for home Saturday.
The Portland daily press., 1883-08-25
Bold Robhary.

Last evening as Mrs. George II. Poor, tae
wife OF George III. Poor, the master mechanic
at the Portland and Ogdensburg railroad
workshop, was on her way to her home at
1134 Congress street, which Is nearly out to the
Deering line, when at the corner Of Melen
and Congress streets, young man dressed In .
dark suit about 20 years old ran forcibly
against her and gave her push, at the same
time grabbing her watchchain. Her watch
luckily was so well pinned in her pocke. that
It did not pull out, bat the chain broke. Her
little boy who was with her screamed loudly
and the thief ran off down Mellen street and
escaped across the Deering pasture, taking
portion Of the chain with him. What made
the attempted robbery the more audacious was
that it was not yeti o'clock and therefore not
very dark. Mrs. Poor continued on TO Hol-
lands drug store, where she stopped few
moments to quiet her nerves, and then was
kindly escorted home. Unluckily Mrs. Poor
cannot give very good description Of the
young scoundrel, but she is quite sure that she
could identify him.
The Portland daily press., 1883-08-25
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