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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26
The Whippino-POst.

Seven prisoners, convicted at the
present session of the county courts
for various attractions of the criminal
laws, received the corporal part OF
their punishment in the jail-yard this
morning. A crowd of about four
hundred people, including the rabble
and gamins of the city, and bevy of
Wilmington courtesans in paint and
powder, witnessed the laws vindica-
ton, and extracted much amusement
from the writing contortions OF the
suffering victims. Sheriff Martin ap-
piled the seat vigorously, holding it
in his left hand and cracking it smartly
with telling effect over the shoulders
and backs of the men bound to the
posts. All the prisoners showed that
| the punishment was severe, but some
nerved themselves and stood the "cat'
with but little cringing. The first
prisoner brought out was Edward
Bedden, convicted of horse-stealing.
at 10 o'clock the pillory was opened
and received his neck and wrists. He
held the position one hour, evincing
great anxiety to be released toward the
latter part of his stand. At II o'clock
he was released and walked down the
ladder, saying he felt quite as well as
when he left the cell. He was after
ward given twenty blows with the
scat" The first half of them he bore
fairly well, but the last ten set his
muscles trembling and painted his
back and shoulders red. He tried
vainly to dodge the blows, and looked |
first defantly into the sheriff's stern
face. George Stewart, the other white
man whipped, was convicted for the
theft of harness. He got ten lashes,
lightly laid on, his punishment being
made as light as possible on account
of his suffering with consumption. The
blood began trickling down his back
as he left the post. Harrison Rothwell,
alias Sugar Awful, notorious negro
theft, who pleaded guilty to larceny
On four indictments, got the most
severe punishment of any of the cul-
prits. His sentence was twenty lashes,
Each stroke of the lash curled up the
black skin in wells, but the young
niscre cant did not show by his actions
hat the sherifF's blows were terribly
painful. James E. Groom, quite as
notorious as Sugar Awful for his
participation in thefts, was candidate
or twenty lashes. The cat was laid
IN heavily, but the thief grinned and
'ore the pain without an exclamation.
saac Henderson received twenty
ashes, well laid on. He squirmed and
licked good deal, and gave vent to
IS feelings in profane EXPLANATIONS,
7hich, however, did not have any 6
feet upon the severity of the punish
lent. George Norris and Frank Con- {
o, for larceny, were punished with {
IN lashes each, which they bore with
ut murmur, the cat being lightly
pplied. Cor. Baltimore american. i
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26
The Origin of Petroleum.

AS to the origin of petroleum scien
tific men are by no means agreed. In
the early period of American oil min
ing the only question much debated
was whether it was of animal or vege-
table origin or both. OF late, however,
a theory has been started that the oil
is not due to the storage of organic re-
mains under the surface, but that it
originated from chemical combina
ton of carbon and hydrogen in tho in
terror of the earth. This view Of the
subject has been taken up in conse-
quence of petroleum having been
found in such large masses as almost
to preclude the idea OF its origin in
animal or vegetable deposits. If this
be true it is probable that the oil ex-
lists in still larger quantities than any
which have yet been observed. Mew
York Commercial ddrcrtiSer.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26
AN Enp1isbman savc fbat Rooto,

AN Englishman says that Boston
girls go to lectures and use Eyeglasses;
ew-York girls go to the theater and
carry opera glasses. Boston girls dis
cuss abstract themes and worship the
ideal; New-York girls confne them
selves to practical topics and don't
worship anything. Boston girls be-
long to literary, and philosophical So
cieties and analyze the plays of Shake
speare; New-York girls 60 to horse
races and dog shows and analyze the
latest novelty in fashion. Boston girls
have many wise theories about the
past and the future; New-York girls
are content to know everything that
is going on in the present. He might
have added, says the 7ri6asne, that
taken together they are an aggrega-
ton of wisdom and beauty.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26

Kate FIELD thinks no one ought to
question her patriotism or her earnest
ness in investigating MormoniSm, be-
cause she spent eight months in Salt
Lake City and scarcely got one we'll
cooked meal in that time. when q
fastidious FEEDER" she says, ignores
the expostulations OF an outraged
stomach for eight months, you may
know that the cause is OF vital i'm
portance.n
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26

The authorities of a church in the
southwest have written East for a
clergyman who can use adjectives
skillfully. Ten TO one they are SO
mean that they expect to get the
'adjectives for nothing. Another
church wants man who can make
eloquent and convincing gestures, and
it Is willing to pay such man 5000
aycar with the privilege of boarding
around,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26

: III Is proposed in Tasmania to make
it penal offence for candidate to
ask man to vote for him but the
candidate will still have the right to
ask any voter to take a drink, and it
is well known that all square voters
vote as they drink.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26

SHOULD the illness of Alfonso of
Spain terminate fatally, as is feared,
his queen would leave Spain forever,
regardless of political events, and
spend the remainder of her life in
Austria.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26

The total valuation OF Texas is now
1858, 100000 against $511. 900, 900 four
years ago. The increase in popula-
ton has kept up with the increase in
wealth, and the immigration into the
state is still very great. r--
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26

The statistical account of the pro-
duction of wool throughout the civil
lied world shows that in the year 1880
it was 320,000,0O0 pounds, in 1871 it
was nearly 1000, 100000 pounds, while
in 1888 in the United States alone the
production of wool was 320.000.0O0
pounds, or as much as was produced
in the whole world in 1850.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26

LORD LORNE is still DESTROYS of be-
coming lord-lieutenant of Ireland, and
there is some probability of the place
being given him next spring, should
lord Spencer retire.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26

The Georgia Legislature has ac-
cepted Mrs. J. NJ. Gregory's painting
of Alexander Fl. Stephens, represent
ing that statesman in his famous
roller chair, looking as he looked
during the closing five years of life.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26

A FRENCH chemist advocates the
employment by apothecaries of cylin-
drical white bottles for medicine to be
taken internally, and square, colored
bottles for medicine to be used ex-
ternally.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26

DR.. AND NINE. LIE PLoNGEoN, the
explorers of Yucatan, will display at
the New Orleans Exposition the CLEAN
ings of their ten years researches in
the Maya land.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26

Thus far the Indians of Ceur
d'Alene region are the only ones who
have made anything. Instead of
shouldering pick they have gone to
the lake and are catching bull trout by
the thousand, which they sell to the
pale faces who are not "busted."
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26

EVERY night close carriage illu-
minated inside by an electric light is
'driven through the principal streets of
Boston. The current is furnished by
accumulators under the vehicle.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26

LADY HEsKETH, daughter of ex-
Senator Sharon, was thrown from her
horse while hunting in England re-
Gently and slightly injured.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26

A BosToN lady says that Breton
lambs would make ideal pets for
ladies, and wants some one to import
them.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26

TIE island of Java is rapidly recov-
ering from the effects of the recent
volcano.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26

EVERY clearinghouse keeper in
New Orleans expects to make for
tune this winter.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26

The Mormons have broken down
the color line and have begun con-
yerting negroes.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26

Mrs. MARK HoPKINs's new man
sion at Great Darlington, Mass, will
cost nearly n million dollars.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26

OSCAR WILDE and wife are reported
to be planning visit to this country.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26
MINOR MENTION.

CouSrERPANEs and pillow shams are
now made of paper.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26

A sHEEwD observer says that monk
eys will supersede dogs as ladies pets.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-06-14

The contested election case of Boman rs.
SHINES, involving the right to seat in
the State Senate from this district. was
taken up and decided on Wednesday last.
As might have been anticipated. the report
of the elections committee faYoring the
defendant was adopted, thus quoting the
title of Senator SHINES to his seat. Mr..
Roman had an uphill fight from any point
of view, and we were satisfied from the
first that he had no chance of success.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-06-14

At THE RINR.-The attendance at the
closing. entertainment at the skating rink
Monday night was quite good, but the pro-
gFamme was curtaiIed by the omission OF
the ring tournament between young ladies
and gentlemen, much to The disappoint-
ment of the audience and of the parties
who had intended entering the contest. A
tumbling match for the prize Of brand
new five cent tin cup was had, but the en-
tries were few, owing to the innate modes
ty of some Of our most accomplished tum-
blers. Mr.. G. A. Gcndran managed to cap
ture the prize by dint of determined effort
and with valuable assistance from Mr.. l.. q.
Bentley, whose score was a good second.
The judges were Messrs. J. 7. Nolan, j. e.
St. Martin and Gervais Gaathreaux. The
general skating and dancing were enjoyed
by participants and spectators, the german
being led by Prof. Gardner and Miss Mary
Gaudet. The entertainment closed shortly
after midnight and Prof. Gardner en-
barked on morning boat for Plaquemine.
He had expected to remain two or three
weeks at the latter place, but did not sue
coed in making satisfactory arrangements
for hall and after giving two entertain
ments left for New Orleans. We have heard
that the Professor proposes to return here
and reopen the rink in October.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-06-14
Stories OH the Road.
Commercial Travellers at II Waysitie Inn
Something to Put in Gripsack.

Commercial Travellers at II Waysitie Inn
Something to Put in Il Gripsack.
Gentlemen, almost envy you the positions
you fill; your experience OF the world, your
knowledge of business; the changing sights you
see. and all that, you know"
This warmly expressed regret fell from the
lips of an elderly pleasure tourist, last August,
and was addressed to q semiclrcle OF CONNER
ciaI travellers seated on the porch of the
Lindeli Hotel. st. Louis. Mo.
Yes responded New York representa- tive
of the profession, " u drummer Isn without
his pleasures, but he runs his risks, too-rIsks
outside the chances of railroad collisions ard
steamboat explosions
What risks for instance?
This for instance, said Mr.. w. D. Frank
lin, who was then travelling for an Eastern
house, and is known to merchants. III all parts
of the country: The risk-which. indeed,
amounts almost to ceftainty-of getting the
dyspepsia from perpetual change of diet and
water and from having no fixed hours for eat
ing and sleeping. l myself was an example.
say ,pas. for / am all right now"
No discount on your d1gestlon! broke IN
a Chicago dry goods traveller, lighting his
cigar afresh.
up travelling for while. The dyspepsia
ruined my paper. Finally came across en-
it and it fixed me up to perfection. There is
nothing on earth, in my opinion. equal to as
q cure for Dyspepsia
Messrs Hiscox & Co., of New York, the pro-
prietors, hold a letter from Mr.. Franklin
stating that precise fact. PAElsER'S TONIC
aids digestion, cures Malarial Fevers, Heart
burn, Headache, Coughs and Colds and all
chronic diseases of the Liver and Kidneys. Put
a bottle in your yalise. Prices, Soc. and 81.
Economy in larger size.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-06-14
TILDEN WILL NOT RUN.

Hon. Samuel J. Tilden, whose nomination
as the. Democratic candidate for President
hiss been regarded Il certainty, has written
long lettav to the chairman of the New
York Democratic State committee an
nouneing in nneGuiFoeal terms that owing
to his advanced age and bodily infirInity
the writer will under no circumstances ae-
cept a nomination or become candidate
for the Presidency.
Nearly nine-tenths Of the delegates to the
Democratic convention elected up to this
time are committed to the support Of 1.-THE
old ticket "-Tilden and Hendricks-and
there is no doubt these candidates would
have been nominated on the first ballot but
for Mr.. Tilden's positive refusal to run.
The language of his letter admits of no
doubt as to his sincerity, and the reasons
assigned for his determination are so CO.
gent that their force will be at once reeog-
nized and acceded to by the great body of
his party, though many will still insist that
he shall accept the nomination.
The withdrawal of Mr. Tildeu has
brought two other New Workers promi-
nentiy forward as candidates-Gov. Glove
land and congressman Flower. Whichever
of these gentlemen receives the indorse-
ment Of the New York convention will in
all probability be placed on the national
ticket either for President or Vice Presi-
dent. It is expected that New York and
Indiana will furnish the Democratic nomi-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-06-14
Points from Plaquemine.
An Exciting Ease Ball Game-Hope Hook
and Ladder Co.'s Bah, Etc.
PLAouEMINE. La, June IL, 1884,.

and Ladder Co.'S Bah, Etc.
PLAouEMINE La, June II, 1884,.
EDITOR CHIEF:
The following is q correct score OF game of
base ball played at South End Park, this place,
between tho r. Viguets of Plaquemine and
Z. w. Nicols Of Forlorn Hope, on Sunday, June
s, for prize of $50:
Viguets, ..........O 0 2 Q g. II
Nicols. .............O o l 2 o o 0 II o. Il
The game was very close and interesting one,
and notwithstanding the Nicols were SIX runs
ahead on the Sth inning. bets of. from SO cents
to $50 were offered ON the Viguets and found
no takers. There was splendid playing on
both sides, and from the score it would seem
both clubs were equally matched, but when the
absence Of three Of the best members of the
Viguets is taken in consideration-Levy, pitch
er; Levert, the boss first baseman, and Grim
mons second baseman-there is no doubt had
they been present tho hope of the Nicols play
ing such a close game with our home boys
would have been Jorlor7a. The game lasted
about two hours. The Viguets were anxious to
play the tenth inning to decide the game, but
the Captain and members of the Nicois were
not willing and it was decided to let it stand q
tie for three weeks. when the two clubs will
meet and again try their metal. 1t is hoped the
Viguets will then have their regular nine.
There were about 500 persons ut the Park to
witness the game and everybody, even the
ladies', were very much interested and excited
over so close a contest.
The Hope Hook and Ladder Company Of
Plaquemine give grand Inauguration ball
this coming Saturday. the proceeds to go to-
wards paying for their hall, which is rapidly
nearing completion, and when finished the
structure will be an ornament to our town.
This is a new company and composed OF some
of the best of our young men, and it is hoped
the ball will be well attended.
The Viguets are anxious to visit Donaldson
vile, but as the 7. and P. is not running it is
impossible for them to Go SO. They say thst if it
is possible for the Nolans to come up in two
weeks from now they would be delighted to
entertain them and cross bats at the Park.
Yours, PLUG UGLY.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-06-14

The project to establish State board
for the equalization of assessment of taxa
BILE property has been revived and has
many warm advocates in and out Of the
General Assembly. Representative Arnaud
of st. Landry is one of the supporters of
the measure and cites in its favor the fact
sthere is 100 per cent. difference in the as
sessment of adjoining plantations sep
grated by the dividing line between st.
Landry and st. Martin parishes.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-06-14

A lodge of the American Legion of Honor
was organized at Harrisonburs, Catahou.a
parish, tasl week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-06-14

The City Item says that prominent
steandboatman prophesies that the water
will cease flowing through the Davis Gre
vase within the next ten days. The river
continues falling rapidly, and We are in
clined to think the prophecy will not be
much out of the way.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-06-14
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Public Notice

rs HEREBY GIVEN that application will be
Levee District, composed of the parish of East
Baton Rouge, and the left bank portion of the
parishes of Iberville. Ascension. st. James,
ST. John the Baptist, st. Charles and JEFF
fefsan; to enable the parishes and portions
of parishes composing said district to levy
special taxes In aid of leEee construction and
prohibit the cutting of thelevees In said district
for any purpose.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-06-14
cheap Tony,s Magnificent Donation.

Cheap Tony's Magnificent Donation.
Go to Cheap Tony before buying elsewhere
for bargains In has line Of business. You witl
not only make from, % to 10 per cent. By pur-
chasing your goods from him, but all erho bug
FIVE DOLLARS Uorth aUi!5 haze Ct free Number
III las MAGNIFICENT DONATION OF ONE SEWING
MACHINE. Remember, the drdtvSng aeitt posi-
tiuely take place ON F'fit1ay, the fth of July.
Secure q chance at once before they are all
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-06-14
Saturday, June II, 1884.

State Senator Mayer Cahen has favored
the CHIEF with several public documents
Of value and interest, for which ho has our
thanks.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-06-14

COURTHOUSE REPAIRS. to the
| authorization OF the Police Jury, Mr.. B. 7.
Hanson, President Of that body, viii to-day
advertise for proposals for the following
repairs to the Courthouse: Taking down
I the old plaster ceiling in the court room
and replacing it with well seasoned narrow
pine tongae-a ld-grooye ceiling: making
any repairs necessary to front gallery, steps
| and banisters; repairing, plastering and
kalsomining the court room and the two
rooms OF the Clerk and Recorders Office;
painting the ceilings of the three rooms
with two coats of paint and all the doors
and window shutters with one coat. Bids
must be handed in at the Police Jury
rooms on Or before the 1st day of July, at
| noon, and the right to reject any and all
proposals is reserved. The proposed inn
prove;nents are to be commended as far as
they go: but it is to be regretted that they
Go not include the supplying of the Clerk
and Recorders office with more commo-
dious. convenient and secure receptacles
for his books and papers than the common
armoirs now used for the purpose. We
venture to say that in SO far as the interior
appearance and appointments of the public
offices OF this parish are concerned, they
would suffer by comparison with those of
almost every other parish in the State.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-06-14

The Young Mems Literary and Social
Club of Baton Rouge is to give a grand
moonlight promenade concert and soisSe
dassalte at the beautiful State House
grounds next Tuesday evening. and we
return thanks for a polite invitation to
attend. The club under whose auspices
the entertainment is to be given enjoys a.
high reputation III social circles at the CAPT
tai, and we doubt not its fame will be
enhanced by the festival st Tuesday night.
Tho price of admission is fifty cents.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-08
YAM g. HOWEs.
Wholesale Grocers.
NOS. $50 & 252 EAST THIRD STREET

NOS. $50 & 252 EAST THIRD STREET.
The extraordinary and rapid development
of this northwestern empire by the incom-
ing of settlers from all parts of the world,
and the founding of new homes, has neces-
STATED the formation of more establishments
to provide for the ever increasing demands
of the people The increase in population
on the great wheat areas of the cen trail, north
and through the country so recently opened
by the Northern Pacific railway has simply
been enormous, in fact the ratio of increase
both in population and productions have in
the past five years averaged probably fifty
per cent. annually Such a sudden and
great demand for goods has been created
that, while the old-established houses found
their trade growing to vast proportions, an
Imperative need for new and reliable houses
was created.
In all lines of business new houses have
started in st. Paul, but none have entered
the commercial arena better equipped and
qualified than the firm of YAM q Howes,
and none have by business tact, integrity
and enterprise won as great success
In so brief Il period. Mr.. YanZ
the senior partner has had over thirty years
experience in the wholesale grocery business
in the northwest, and is fully conversant
with the demands of the trade, while the
junior partner, Mr.. Howes, graduated from
one of the leading houses in this line in the
metropolis. The house commenced business
in January, 1888, and now, at the close of
their first eighteen months, they stand
among the first merchants in the northwest.
With experience, plenty of capital, broad,
liberal policy, they have won the success so
honestly deserved.
They were fortunate in securing one of
the finest warehouses in that great CONNER
cial thoroughfare, lower Third street, and at
Nos. $50 and $50.
They have stores unexcelled for conven-
fence and attractiveness in the CITY, The
handsome edifice contains five stories over
basement, and 1t is stocked in the most com
plete manner with all goods known to the
trade. They now employ thirty-fve men,
and their operations extend through the
length and breadth of the new northwest.