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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-12-27
Patents to Wood River Claims.

United States Patents have lust been
issued to r. c. Chambers ct al, for
the O X lo de, of Bullion; and to
James Is. IIaggin, for the Wallace
Fraction lode, Of Vienna.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-12-27
THE NIGHT AFTER CHRISTMAS.

Twas the night aftr Christmas the boys were
awake.
After stutlin, with turkey and pudding and cake.
Ana ION ghuuts and oysters and plulns and lniucc
pies, , ,...,,
There ". re mornings and groanings and piteous
n ~, = Tnsrhr' 80, Moses 30, h II. shall
die!
"uow wish that hadn't had half so much pie
o. mother" GONE, hnrr, 30. what sh"ii GO
..bUu-hou"
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-12-27

Isaac Bigmnn, young Prussian
who came to Salt Lake City little
over year ago, has tleeced the mer-
chants of that place out of about
$1,000. The name, especial y when
taken in connection with the act,
sounds strangely familiar to Al. Ster-
rift, James Raiuey, and other business
men here.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-12-27
NOTICE..

The Water Works of the Altu-
ras Water Company are COM
pleted, and we are prepared to
furnish pure water for domes-
tic or other purposes, to all who
make application for the same.
The firm of Coffin Bros. are our
authorized agents, and on appli-
cation to them terms and prices
will be given those desiring SER
vice.
ALTURAS WATER co.
TIL. Brew, Seo'y.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-12-27

W. II. Havens, the pioneer wagon
maker of Wood River will axe or
mend your wagon strong, neat prompt
and cheap. Sleighs and "'ohs" a
speciality. Shop: North Ma street:
HALEY. Ol9m
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-12-27
4 Card.

Old Cliff has had 20 years exper-
fence in laying water-pipes. All work
done by Cliff & Mckay warranted.
Send in your orders, and get good
job done.
Yours, J. +. CLIFF.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-12-27

1t is sometimes charged that news
paper men indulge too much i'll strong
drink, This is an infamous Islander.
1t is an excess of reading exchanges.
Bacon says: ''Reading makcth full
man
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-12-27
(oal! Coal ! Coal /!

Twill sell Rock Springs coal at SIP
per ton ana Amy coal at SO per ton
,lclivere |. Sew aral carloads on hand,
s2S J. X. MORRILL,, Agent.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-12-27
Just Arrived.

The finest ever seen in this market.
J. Ii. Clongh's uncanvassed sugar
cured hams and bacon at |. Morris x
Co.'S. Try it.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-12-27
TOYS Mt the POstuMcp.

Leon Fuld has just received a heavy
assortment of toys and fancy goods, ali
all Of which are suitable for holiday
presents. u'
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-12-27
Hand. Painted Plaques and Paucis for
Sale.

Mrs. l.. NJ. Bradley, northeast cor
ner of Main and Carbonate streets,
Haley, has on hand a large variety OF
plaques, panels, and other works,
painted by herself, which she would
like to sell for holiday gifts. As the
prices are very low and the works of
great merit, they ought to 60 of like
hot cakes. dill
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-12-27
Henlrick Mt HeIne.

Hendrick, the Haley jeweler, is
again at his old stand, with a nagniti-'
cent rev stock OF holiday goods. d.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-12-27

Go 10 1000 Nam street for 'rut
vegetables, tobacco, cigars ana no
tons.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-12-27
Arrival and Departure Of Nails From
HALEY POstOffice.

Arrival from ketchqm and north 8 q. M.
Bullion and Gilman, $3.50 Il. m.
ArcO, p. III.
East and West per rail, $50 a. IN.
" % Boise City, Top. IN.
Vienna, p. IN.
Departure to Vienna, u. IN.
ArcO, a. IN.
" East and West per rail, 8 80 D. M
Bullion and Gilman, $50 D. m.
ketchum and north, $3.50 p. III Z.
Boise City, q p. IN.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-12-27

Goto tn. Nerrhants' Hotel for some
e tI,.,t $50 III Hermitage whla~ey.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-12-27

al the pnrtmen o Govern men IA
tcone tho
o Mnerl Comm dnsreo Surveyo
AL a miner yexAn.
t. w tC Gims, gainap
Of
e
nbusns rec rnIt al
~ to throughout country.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-12-27

Total snowfall of this season 10 inches,
about 10 inches remains on the ground.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-11
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 10.-The meeting for
the reorganization of the Buffalo, Psburg AMI Western,
Oil City and Chicago Buffalo, New-Nork and Phladel-
phia aud Oleau and Salamanca Railroad Companies,
under the title OF the Buffalo New-York and Phadel-
pima Railroad Company, VIII DC held on Wednesday next,
at the Oirce o. the first named corporation
ALBANY, y. ". Feb. I0.-The Waterford and Coboes
PoiIroad Company capital $4,000, TO from Water
ford 10 ohoes, was incorporated to-day.
WASHINGTON, Feb. I0.The Attorney General has in
formed the Secretary of the Interior that the OF the
Un,on Pacific Railroad Company has been placed in the
hands of solcitor-Ge Phillips, who will take proper
steps OF the share Of the net earnings or
the road claimed 10 be due the Government
PENs ACOLA, Fla, Feb. l0.-PensacOla connected
with the ApaachicOla River to-day, by the completion
OF the Pensacola and Atlantic Railr ad
PETERSBURG, Va, Feb. 10 The eIectment suit OF
Henry Nelson against the Norfolk and Western Railroad
Company for damages. which has been IN progress at
Notoway Court House since Tuesday was given to tho
ury at oc ock this evening The jury could not agree
The suit test the validity OF privileged excursion
ticket, and involves sixteen similar suits.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-11
WASHINGTON NOTES
WAsnINGTON, raturdnY

WAsHNGTON, saturday, Feb. 10, 1888.
The Fish Commission steamer Abatross left the Wash
inctou Navy Yard to-day for Wilmington. Del for re-
pairs.
The President has approved the act in regard to tho
proposed Worlds Industrial and Cotton Centennial Tx
position to be held in 1854.
Herr Won Elsendcchcr the newly appointed Minister
Of the Empire United states. arrived here
this mo. mug from Acw-lOik.
G. A. Robinson < CO.. Of Chicago, grain merchants ana
dealers in options have been placed upon tho postal
black list it having appeared from the inspectors report
that ie hrm was engaged IN conducting fraudulent
business according tO tue postal regulations.
The claims o. Army officers Tor longevity ply under the
Supreme Court decision IN the Tyler are being
settled by the accounting officers of the Treasury 20 the
ratio OF about seyeniynye month. II expected that
tie entire number vii Doe disposed OF tam thr year
The STIR says: II WAS stated to-day The Cap toll.
upon good authority, that the senate Jud ciary Com
mittce has practically agreed 70 1cpor bin approprlat-
ing $3.50 900 pay moral Ire FOR the Arlington prop
criy the Government t. bc resp nshe Tor back taxes.
and mat General Lees coun ed consented 20 accept
this sum-
Among number OF pension bills r'ported faVorably To
the to-day from The Pensions Committee was one
granting $50 a month 10 the widow Of tae lat" Alfred b.
Meachan. who severely injured by the Modocs ~
the lava beds ia 1873. whom General Cauby and Dr.
Thomas al the Peace CouIulgsIO killed The bill
passed The House Juy Z. 1--2.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-11
THE CHICAGO M1RKErs QUIEr
rBr TELEGRAPH 70 THE rrrnrsr.I


CHICAGO, Feb. 10.-Afiairs on Change to-day
were aogc her uucycntfu EycrJ thing the list opened
at an lyance aud provisions aud grain during the day
moved up and down together. At about noon prices
were at their ebb; then they started up again. Wheat
moved about Within q cent. IL fairly active; sold
up early IN the day at 1GI4 above yestorday's close
then declined cent and again reacted. IL closed \ h
OF cent above yesterdays figures. only 80 cars were
received The prospect of continuance Of the blockade
hid likely something to do with the strength Of the
market Grain receivers rubbing their hands gee
fully al the prospect OF snow, Only 2S4 ears of
corn received to-day.
New mixed corn was % trhe lower, Coin at SO cents
aud thai there s something OF scramble going on for
this grade 10 shown By the fact that while spot sells NJ
SO cents that for delivery at any time this month Is
cent lower shippers are discriminating between the
elevators Those on the roads leading from Kansas and
Nebraska the favoritcs, and the grain in these
houses brings Il cent or two than that brought
fro the Northwest. The prices, after very narrow
fuctuaton, closed saas Of cent last nights
figures. Since pember l. when the mills In the North
west were fairly at wOr grinding upon tine present crop
OF wheat 25B6,O39 barrels Of flour have been received
~ ChlcagO-3O0O00 and odd barrels more than
ceyed within the same five months year ago, aud
414,OOO barrels than were received in the same
Tune TWO years ago. Reduce the -four received here
since september To wheat, and makes 1880 100
DuhhsHi hdh u this the l6,100,216 bushels Of wheat
which ENDED tue millers ana gOt I'm here without being
ground mp aud little figuring shows tuat Chicago has
received, ether nled or unmled, since September l.
1857, =. l9D2|O bushels OF wheat increase the
same period for 1881 and 1882 Of 59s39J5 bushels AID
for 1880 AID 1881 Of 5,O79G9i bushels There was
kaDe failing on In the receiuts hogs at the yards.
only l4OOO being reported, against $4,000 yesterday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-11

spirited meeting of the merchants engaged
CHIEFLY In the fa produce trade held ut the rooms
OF the New-York Mercantile Exchange. Erie Building,
yesterday noon Washington Winsor, president OF the
Exchange, was chairman. lie said that the object Of
the meeting was to consider bill before the Legs
ature entitled IAN act to protect persons travelling In
the streets and avenues Of the City of NewYork" the
OBJECT OF which to proven: the Running OF dummies
IN the streets. The bill prohibits tho passage Of rail
road Trains the surface OF the streets OF the city
below sixieth-st, the West Side, and below Forty
secondst the East Side after May 1884 and until
that date it forOids the running trains below these
points except between the hours of II p. and a. M
George b. Douglass offered resolutions which called out
debate. They declared that the greater part OF
goods reaching and leaving this city by the NewYork
Central and Hudson River Railroad received at st.
Johns Park and that the bill, ifit became law, by
causing all freight 50 be LETT at 5ixet-s, would i'm
pose n great expense for carlng and handling upon
merchants As the steamship companies mad their re-
ceivng piers points within mile Of St. Johns Park,
and from these 10 four miles from sixtethst, the bill
would impose great burden the export trade OF the
city and cause damage TO many goods by exposure IL
would Also by its radical change In transportation iac
tiles OF the city affect real estate values in whole wards
The bill would also tend to hinder the prompt delivery OF
freight 1t would m1ct. the resolutions continr-drre-
parable damage the agricultural aud produce inter
eats Of this state, and njuro materially the commercial
iutcress " this city In conclusion they declare that
the Excuangc, numbering over 500 members earnestly
protests against the passage o. the Dill.
j. Clancy sad that he did not favor the bill, but
thOughl tia something could be done to abate the n
caused by the in the streets s. JOINS
Park The railroads took possession Of the thooug ares
leading 10 the park from early IN the morng 20 ae aI
night ana did not aid the people i'm disposng promptly
Of freight brought there. Mr.. Lewis did not think that
property had dc,rcciItcd In the neghborI00d II II
johns PARK e. ". Rhodes said mat the people seemed
70 have forgotten last summer when the railroads r.
fused 70 handle their freight ad let II perish ne ROADS
could rot be depended on II man bought goods which
required prOmp delivery The railroads should bring
their goods down town nc night, on floats, as other
transporting concerns did.
Mr.. Lcstrange said that the railroads would be allowed
10 run through the city many Mr. Seymour stated
that no utterly opposed to all street OJatructOls III
great city lie thought that the railroad COMPANIES
were doing their best at present 10 accommodate the
merchants, and that they ahOuld DE allowed sufficient
tine and facilities II compelled 70 remove from StJohns
Park Mr.. DOugllsS's resolutions were passed, as was
ai-O one by MIR. ,illler send committee OF four 10
Albany TO oppose the passage Of the bill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-11
THE SENATE NAVAL COMMITTEE.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-The Senate Com
mittee Naval Affairs to-day authorized Mr.. Miller, OF
California. to offer amendment TO the Naval Appro-
praton bill providing for the completion OF the United
states steamer Mohican wooden yesseD at the Mare
Island Navy Yard California Tho committee took up
the thirteen amendments to tho Naval bill proposed in
the Senate and referred to the Committee on Appropra
lions, none OF which, howevar, wero adopted by that
committee, and decided to urge the adoption of three
OF them by the Senate, namely that appropriatng
100000 to build gunbOat OF experimental type
not draw more than Twelve feet Of water and have
speed fifteen miles per hour that eXomptng from the
operation OF the OF August 1882 the Naval Cadets
who had completed with four years coursc ut the Naval
Academy previous TO It's passage and the amendment
looking TO "a reduction Of the personnel of the Navy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-11
SOME VIEWS OF MIR BURCHARD.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-Mr. Burchard, Direc-
tor of the Mint again appeared before the House Com
mtee Coinage Weights and Measures, this morning
He stated that the amount OF silver dollars In the Treas
ury is S97,5309G9; total certificates, S72745'47G
amount OF certificates in the Treasury $4,000, $50; GER
tidcates outstanding, SOS 435s2O; silver at the dspos
ton OF the Government in eXcossOf total certificates
400 In reply TO the question as to whether the
Public Credit Act OF 1869 brought the bonds to par Mr.
Burchard stated that he did not think it was due to
that alone; hut the passage of the Public credit Act
fastened the result The question then asked II II
not the opinion Of the people that the bonds
payable IN legal tenders Mr. Burchard stated that
he thought people divided in their understands
ing OF the natter Mr. Fisher asked II the holders or the
bonds did expect when the bonds were issued that
they were be paid in gold. and Mr. Bnrchard replied
that undoubtedly they did expect TO be PAID III goa OF
its equivalent although he admitted that the law author
izng the of the bonds made them payable IN CON-
which incnded silver as wen as gold.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-11
MR.. DODGE'S ANCESTORS.

some incorrect statements have been published in
regard 10 Dir. Dodge's ancestors. The facts are as
Ioho"S: Mr.. Dodges direct ancestor William
Dodge, was one Of the founders of the Massachu-
setts Colony, and landed in Salem in 1929 His
father, David Low Dodge, WIS q prominent mer-
chant IN Hartford Conn. He moved to Nsw-Yorx
IN the year 1905, entering into co-partnersbip
with 5. & G.. Higgnson, of Boston under
the firm name Of Higginson O. Dodge.
They had branches in Boston, New-Yorl<. Baltimore
ana New Orleans, and for many years were tho
largest importers and ob1ers In the United States
While IN New York. ID. l.. Dodge was very promi-
nent in all good works, and everything connected
with the welfare Of the city. He was an elder in tho
wall Street Church, and with Robert Lenox father
OF the late James Lenox, formed the Building Com
mlttee OF the then new church in Wall-st num-
Der OF the prominent religious and charitable nsti-
tutiOns OF The city were formed in his parIoT He
was active in the formation Of the Brick Church.
and through his influence the Rev Gardner Spring.
tnen very young man, was called To
It's ministry. His firm were large owners of
shipping, and owing TO the embargo of the jwar of
lSl2, and the action of Napoleon their losses
were so serious az 10 induce them to close their con-
Germs. u. l.. Dodge removed to Norwich Conn
ana quilt one OF the first cotton mills in New-Eng-
land. lie removed again to this city about ISIs
ana founded the firm OF Ludlow * DOdg, retiring
from active business in 1921 deyOtng the res OF MA
long HE to literary and religious work. He
was careful student and an able writer. Some OF
ms books aud pamphlets were reprinted in Europe
and much esteemed.
Mr.. Dodge's mother was a daughter If the Rev.
Aaron cleveland, an able clergyman, aud IN his day
Ghown people, including the present. Governor.
Grover Cleveland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-11
4 LECTURE Of THE DIVINING- Ron.

A large audience assembled in the hall of
the cooper Institute last night to Lear ROsstcr W. Ray
mond. Of rooiyn, deliver a lecture on the "Dyining
Roll" lie takcl IN easy, con}ersa-
toual maancr with frequent touches o. huiuor, AID
was often interrupted by laughter. Tie spoke OF
the extended Of the dvniug rJd ia different parts OF
s country for the discovery Of inCs, veins Of orc
OIL wells etc, aud then gave history OF the instrument
and s use, telling many anecdotes OF celebrated d.
yincrs such Jacques Aymar IN the seventeenth cen
fury; Iltton. of the lasJ century and Campc a; tis
lie stated that different times three theories had
been held by IT'S ydherruts with refer
ouce 10 Il; the first being that there
was some affinity between the branch rod used and
tie thing 90 d. di4rovrcl: the second iat carnations
from tn object nfc ted tue rod, ad the third. that the
eject uuc tO currents ~ electricity The whole tenor
90 the lecturers remarks the fraud &C
least s.CcccptDu az tho,, who had prac.isod tie arts
pl nu:ly Do asked thc -nu, Is there any truth Ia
II 20 mi, hc answered d. Gruyifg any Ell ency Zoo the
AZ tn- .e and Boo said tilt tye ft O discover
ing wells Of which Their uldo tntci instances.
Cue 90 sort Of iu.t.lct unconscious habt-w4Ich
might Doe mhortDd-bv which man, irOI certain signs
such the And ~ plants tho amount al vepJr rising
iu DE morning thc diG renee pa trmpru't IT, uLcOu
sci'usy inferred The presence OF water 20 ram Sl0ts
AMI state OF mind Induced the muscular motions
which made the ior. eel bra ID Dip.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-11
THE JAPANESE INDEMNITY BILL.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-The Committee Of
Conference the japanese Indemnity Fund bill (which
has been suspended the dagreeing votes OF the two
Houses OF Congress since last june took action to-
day, and will submit their report early next week
They will recommend that the House Of Representa-
tyes rccede from ITS disagreement to the Senate amend
ment excluding all accreton Of interest and premiums
from the amount 10 be returned japan, and that the
bill shall provide emply % for returning TO that nation
the original received from indemnity IN tho
year sci namely: $7S5, 900; ~ paying Sl4OOOO 10
the officers aud Of the United stttcs steamer W.
Omiug compensation Tor their services I'm ACQUIRING he
indemnity; and 81 Tor cancclnc the United states BOMBS
in which the fund Is now invested IL now amounts to
nearlY II. NOOOOO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-11
RETALAToRY CHARGES PROPOSED.

WAsHINGTOS, Feb 10-Mr. Call introduced
in the senate to-day bill authorize The President
impose Tetalatory charges At United states Consulate.
II provides that when shall satisfactorily appear that
consular officers OF any foreign Government in the
United States exact under the authority Of their Gov
crnn, l- for The ycrhca'oa Of ships manfcst,
bills Of ladng invoices of goods exported any
other consular service necessary 10 The conduct Of
trade between the United states ana foreign counre8,
in Of those CHARGED by C0nsu's ~ The United
States ad when snail further appear that representa-
lions 0i The OncTOusuess Of such excessive charge have
been made 10 TIE Government authorizing %, without
elect th. Presidents authorized 60 glbc charges
any article or articles Of IA rchand-e coming from such
reign country its colonies sna bo equivalent
the styc tees CXucted by s cou-l- ia tins country.
Mr. Gail rays thaf, an lnsai cc Of the cNtort ous
which he bin Is intended 10 remedy the Spanish Consul
Key West has for two or three ycrd been citing
lee 81 about 20 Gems per lead upon cattle shipped -
Cuba, which charscs III the aggregate have 10
OppTcssIv buTGcn upon American shippers deal
IL thinks the vigorous en- orr cmcnt ~ ret ltory
VIII, short time, put end To the c1tOr
lions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-11

upon onuf and manufactured tobacco was
reduced from IL to cents pound
an that upon cigars and cigarettes from "a to SO
a thousand Upon motion of Senator BaYard, q
rebate was granted upon materials used In ships
built for foreign owners, but such vessels cannot
be used in the cOastwise trade. Senator Miller, OF
New York in the absence of Senator Hoar; then
called up an amendment proposed by
act of 1879 empowering yinegar-makers TO distil
their spirits: The amendment was
finally carried. The amendment offered by
Senator Allison yesterday providing that all
exporters of salt meats cured in the United States
with imported salt shall have a drawback on such
salt in sums of not less than 500
was carried One or two further amendments In
relation to salt were offered, but action upon them
was suspended until the subject shall be reached IN
the Senate. Upon motion of Senator Blair
drawback was granted upon crude
At half-past 4 o'clock the bill was reported
to the Senate. half hour was consumed in
the effort to decide upon the, course
of procedure before the reading OF the COM
mittees amendments began When the vinegar
amendment was reached several Senator'S who had
not been present when it was adopted IN cOmmliee;
opposed Its adoption in the Senate. The subject
was not disposed of when the Senate adjourned al
six O'clock
Judging by the brief season devoted to the con
sideration OF the bill after it was reported to the
Senator's to put matters IN IN SUI, Sudn
to reverse the action i'll Committee OF
the Whole upon a variety of prominent points, the
outlook is not promising for the final passage OF the
bill before the end of next week.