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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-05-06
YESTERDAYS SHOOTING.
Hank LufkinS EX0nerated To-Day
Kennedy to Have y Hearing To-

Morrow.
The squabble which eliminated in
A pistol shot, yesterday afternoon, was
ventilated in the Justice Court o-day,
Mr.. Funkhouser appearing as prose-
cutting attorney.
The case against Hank Lufkins
was first called. He plead not guilty.
The examination of witnesses then
proceeded.
JOS. Bury testified: Lufkins claimed
the statement made by Kennedy was
exaggerated. After the shot was
fired, Luikins was very cool and col
lected, when Night Wathman Cor
molly rushed in and caught Kennedy.
At beginning of fight, Lufkins said
he did not want to fight. He said:
eff YOU force me, I'll have to fight
YOU" Then Kennedy said: "'ll
give you any kind Of fight" Luf-
kins said something to the effect that
no didn't want to fight rough-and-
tumble, but if Kennedy must have a
| fight he would give him one.
70 a question by Mr.. Lufkins, Mr..
Bury replied: "No, | don't think |
would have acted otherwise than you
did" And to another, if he did not
consider Lutkins justiiable( This ques-
ton was objected to)-Witness, be-
ing asked by Justice Lennon, said:
"Yes. he thought Lufkins's conduct
ustifable."
J. NJ. Woodwork sworn: When
witness saw the parties first, after the
shot, Mr.. Luellins was talking quie ly
and unexcitedly to the people there.
Witness did not see the beginning of
the difficulty. Heard Lufkins say
that he was ''not armed, and did not
propose to get into any fight # he
could help it,
}. Is. Oldham sworn: Was sitting
, in an adjoining room, looking at the
} difficulty through an open door. There
was not much loud talking by eithel
, Of the parties, but Lufkins did not dc
any at all; Kennedy did the loud talk
! inc. Witness rushed to the partie
). after the pistolshot. Lufkins seemc'
= to evadc the trouble; was not swear
c ing or using any loud or boisterou
z language. Lufkins started to wall
= off, in fact, when Kennedy caugh
him by the arm.
8 The prosecuting attorney said h
;, did not see that there was anything i
!, this case.
Mr.. Lufkins was thereupon dis
> charged
d KENNEDY ASKS A PosTPoNEMEN1
The case against Kennedy bein
e called, the defendant rot up and sale
. off hand:
:. 81 propose to put off this examin;
lie ton until tomorrow evening"
s. Justice Lennon -"Well, wait
minute. The court and District A
u torney may not wish to have it pos
y poned."
St The Prosecuting Attorney -"Ila'
I'd you any counse':'
ne Kenncdy.-"No.'
10 Pros At.-"Do you wish counse
:, Why do you ask a postponement?'
nn kennedy.-"Well, ! want son
MT witnesses, and must get counsel
Zip The Court.-"lhis case is adjourn
rs for one hour. All witnesses and t
" " defendant must then appear"
At noon to-day George kenne
o. appeared with his counsel, James
,d Hawlcy, and obtained a further Pc
ter ponement until 2 o'clock to-morr
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-05-06
ALTURAS WATER co.
K. G. COFFIN, Sec'y.
Browns Arnica Salve.

100000 boxes of BEowN's AFRICA
SALvE have been sold on positive
guaranty, and cure affected in EAcn
CASE. Bruises, cuts, burns, old sores
and inAamed sor. eyes, yield at once
to this grateful, soothing remedy.
Onl y % cents box. Keep it In eAsrJ
home. NIL
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-05-06
Eenuine Creamery Batter.

II YOU want to get genuine butter,
call or send to, |. Morris & Co, HALEY,
for their best creamery. Every roll is
stamped II NJ. and Co, and warrant
ed genuine. ais
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-05-06
The best ventilated house on Wood
River is the Nevada House.
NOTICE..

The Water Works of the Altu-
ras Water Company are COM
pleted, and we are prepared to
furnish pure water for demes-
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 scr
vice.
ALTURAS WATER co.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-05-06

Don't believe what you hear, but
go and see for yourself, that tho Nov.
ada Lodging House is the best Of all
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-05-06
TUESDAY. MAY 6, 1854
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

LOCAL JOTTlNGS.
Paints and oils at Rupert's.
Grass seeds at Riley 4 Tracy's.
Flower-pots at Riley 4 Tracy's.
Kew West cheroots at Rupert's.
Flower seeds at Riley y Tracy's.
Smoke Grandma, at Merchants.
Garden seeds at Riley & Tracy's.
Gents fine shoes, at l. Morris &
CO...
The Nevada House has no skylght
rooms.
Trunks and valises, at May &
Krieg's.
Groceries at bottom prices, at May
& krieg's.
Garfield tobacco does not burn the
tongue.
DR.. Brown, of Drs. Miller & Brown,
is very i'll.
The weather to day was quite warm
: and spring-l'ke.
= Hats, from Is cents to S., at May
& Krieg's.
Everything is spick-span new at the
Nevada House.
Balorggan and fancy half-hose, at
May & krieg's.
Latest style of hats just received at
|. Morris Il Co.'S.
J.C. Fox keeps a full line of gents
furnishing goods.
[. Morris & Co. keep the finest line
OF groceries in Idaho.
If YOU want a good cup Of tea, try |
Morris & Co.'S best.
Gloves, Hats and Collars for the
little ones, at fluids.
Wooden, merino and Balbrlggar
underwear, at May & krieg's.
Sample rooms tor commercial men
at the Nevada House.
Fancy ties, scarfs and silk handker
chiefs, at May Il krieg's.
Lalies' fine nec!4wear the latcs
styles, at J. e. Fox's.
They stand unrivaled-I. Morris
Co.'S fine teas. Try them.
Suits OF clothes, from $3.50 t
$3.50. at May & BRIGGS.
The Granadina-th finest cigar o
the riyer-at the Merchants.
The most elightful beds in til
world, at the Nevada House.
Percale and cheviot shirts, the lates
patterns, at May & krieg's.
A carload of nails, all sizes, just re
ccived at Cliff & Mokay's. a22w
The cheapest place to buy goods {
al kinds, is at |: Morris & Co.'S
incest four bit beds in town.
''corra.'' the Nevada House.
Oh! Did you see those lovely ne
Hats and Bonnets at Mrs. Fuld's?:
You can't rest comfortably unie
you lodge at the Nevada House. a:
Extra lengths in silk and Lis
Thread Hosiery and Gloves, at Fluid
Go to the Merchants Hotel for son
of that 1875 old HERMITAGE whisk
Nobby spring suits just receive
from New York, at |. Morris & Go.
Mrs. F. E. Ensign was very ST.
yesterday, but is said to be better t
day.
Lodgers at the Nevada House ha
the free use of the best porch
town.
Go to 1000 Nam street for fru
vegetables, tobacco, cigars and I
tions.
Mrs. Fuld will make to order IA
kind Of Hat III Bonnet, and to suit
faces.
Mr.. Tucker. the Indian Gre
rancher, has been laid up for 10 da
1T his ranch.
New styles Of fancy percale shirts
three grades-just received at S.
Friedman's.
Good lodgings and neat roc AS,
Mrs. LeGrande's, next door to II
ley Theater.
The Nevada Lodging House is
largest, cleanest, and most comforta
on Wood River.
A fine line of percalc shirts; t
IA, l6, and 2o-thread underwear,
|. Morris & Co.'S.
No need to spoil your hair
ftizzing. All styles of Waves, Ba
and Switches, at t'uld's.
Mrs. Purpiance is building a r
dence on the lot northeast corne
hiver and Galena streets.
J. c. Fox has clos ID out nearly
his stock Of groceries. Those wish
bargains had better call early.
Judge Beatty is erecting ST
on his residence lot, northeast COZ
of Croy street and Third avenue.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-05-06

You want 4 breakfast luxury Try
Morris 4 Co.'S delicious Java and Ne.
cha coffee.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-05-06

Ample accommodation for 60 peo~
pie at the Nevada House.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-05-06
Notice..

All CT my Chants will receive atten-
ton at he Office Of Brearley & Mon
taudoG corner Of Galena and Main
streets,
F. G.. BREARLEY.
Haley lAho, April 10th, 1854.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-05-06

Chew Garfield tobacco. l. Morris
4 Co., sole owners Of that, brs4a. y
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-05-06

Finest imported cigars at the Mer
chants Hotel. 50
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-05-06

A large stock Of liquors and cigars
at wholesale, at |. Morris & Co.'S.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-05-06

The finest line Of neckwear and
fancy hose, at |. Morris 4 Go. 3
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-08-14
LOgan's Screed.

General John A. LOgan's letter of ac-
ceptance, coming from the man who is
supposed to be leading Republican
statesman. is remarkable document.
1t is a numbering, awkward, cumber-
some affair, reminding one of freight
car humping on croSS-ties. and weigh
ing at the least calculation twenty
pounds to the inch. Its ideas are the
patitudes that have been ooZing from
the country papers of the West for
twenty years, and its style is that of a
school-boy who has never discovered
the difference between sound and sense.
Hence, we have the spectacle of Il candi-
date for Vice-President put forth by the
party of culture talking of those who
''have been welcomed to a home in our
midst" and of a ''strOke OF tinesse."
The Logan letter is diluted para
phrase of the Republican platform, and
the dilution is weakened by pro-
miscuous use of words, From begin
ming to end there is not spark OF inii-
vidualitv in it. We merely have a
glimpse of tangle-haired man wander
ing in a bewildered way through maze
OF words. One can imagine the beads
of pcrspiratIon standing out On Logan 5
upper lip as he vaiRly attempted to ad-
dress himself to the understanding of
those whose support he cOvets. The
fact that he had completed his letter
several weeks ago was telegraphed at
the time, and c1e can well believe it
after reading the document. We
have no doubt that a kitchen edition OF
this curious epistle was IN circulation a
& few days alter the adjournment of the
Republican Convention; indeed the
flavor of the letter suggests that it was
composed somewhere between the
kitchen and the horse-stable. 1t is
crude, coarse and rank, but these quail
tiles do not redeem its essential weak
ness. Mr.. Blaine's letter is feeble be
cause tie policy of those who stood at
his elbow placed him under restraint.
but Logan is feeble because Logan Is
feeble in his intellectual equipment
A feeble man Intellectually is gene
rally a rash man, and Logan's reputa-
tiOn, such as it is, is based on his rash
ness He declares, among other things
Ito take an example at random), that
polygamy is Democratic institution;
but so serene philosopher as Emerson
claims it as an offshoot of Puritan. 1t
is almost sacrilegious to couple the
name of Emerson with that of the
coarse-grained political freebooter Lo-
gan. and we have hardly the excuse OF
necessity in this instance; for Logan's
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-08-14

The whole number Of troops in the
Federal army during the civil war was
2,959,000. The States in the above list
furnished three-quarters of them. Yet
in the most recent elections they cast
$4,000 more Democratic votes than
theJ did Republican votes. 1t is true
that the latest elections were not close
party tests, and that larger Democratic
maiorities were poiled than may ordi-
narily lie expected; but any person &C
quainted with the political complexion
of the States cited knows that, taken in
the aggregate, there is not great ma
iority for either party in them. The
figures show that there is no truth in
the claim that the States which fought
the battles of the Union are over
whelmingly Republican. The great
central belt of States is Democratic,
and has been so for more than ten
years. The white vote of the country
the Caucasians who have made the
United States what they are-are Dem
ocratic in the proportion of three-fifths
to two-fifths, ut least. Any fair test
VIII show this to be the truth.-!S. Louis
ReDubLicdn
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-08-14
FARM AND PRESIDE.

Examine your bushes for insects,
and endeavor to destroy as many oi
them as possible.
Ventilation, and plenty of it at this
season is very essential, not only in the
stables, but also in the barn.
Continue to improve your stock,
make it better every year, and ten to
one your soil will follow suit. Chicago
Journal.
Bad cookery in short is working
as much mischief as bad whisky, and
is doing more to perpetuate the use OF
the latter than is generally supposed
Toronto Globe.
Giving salt to animals is often neg
lected, and yet it is as important as
watering or feeding, for upon it de-
pends the health and productive ca.
pacity of the stock. Boston Globe.
Vinegar pie: One egg, one heap.
ing tablespoon of -four, one teacup OF
sugar; beat all well together, and add
one tablespoon sharp vinegar, and one
teacup of cold water; flavor with nut
meg and bake with two crusts. Troy
Times.
The Rural World says that it is one
of the few facts that are patent to all
who know anything of the business thai
by the creamery system the hogs that
may be raised from the skinned milk,
after the cream has paid higher price
than the butter made thereof, will pay
all the expenses of dairy farm save
only the feed.
Half dollar in the value of each
ton of hay made can be easily made or
lost by the difference in the time of cut
ting and the manner of curing. This
may seem small amount to the indi-
vidual farmer, but in the aggregate it
makes difference of S18, 900 for or
against the farmers, the value of the
hay crop being exceeded only by that
of corn and wheat.-PrGirte Farmer.
Horns are weapons of offense: their
absence denotes domesticity and docili-
ty; consequently thrift, productiveness
and fertility. Their absence insures
comfort and convenience in handling,
yarding, stabling, feeding and ship
ping. Their absence insures against a
large proportion of the casualties on a
stock farm. This is the experience Of
nearly all who have handled polled cat
tie. and there are facts, to deny which
is to call white black.-MaSsachusetts
Ploughnlan.
delicious fritters may have stale
bread for the foundation; if care is
taken in removing any or all of the
crust that is dark brown fritters will be
light colored and very inviting in ap-
pearance. Eggs are good addition in
the proportion of four eggs to one quart
of sweet milk; saltspoonful of salt,
and four or five slices of bread are also
required. The bread should be soaking
in the milk for two hours. 1t can be
broken into small bits, and then it will
not be lumpy.-N Y Post.
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Where the Strength OF Parties Lies.

The Republican leaders and journals
make the most out the assumed fact
that the bulwark of Democratic strength
is in the Southern States. The i'm
preston sought to be made is that the
old free States, the .'loyal States I"
during the war, are solidly Republican.
This presentation of the political status
OF the Union is specious, as viewed from
a sectional standpoint. When ana
lyzed the assumption is shown to be
without any real foundation. If the
States which furnished the bulk of the
Federal army in the civil war be taken,
it will be found that in the most re-
cent elections they cast more Demo-
cratic votes than they did Republican
votes. The number of troops furnished
in the civil war by the following States
and the vote they cast at the most re-
cent election were as here set down:
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-08-14
The American Policy.

In connection with much other dis
course upon the distine euishing traits
and qualifications of the Republican
candidate, we hear much about his
American policy. This is a phrase that
Is likely to confuse some. Interpreted
by the light of certain facts in our
political history it would mean policy
by which those born in other countries
should be virtually prescribed, that is.
not admitted to equal participation in
public affairs under any circumstances.
1t might even be construed to 90 be-
yond that and extend the prescription
to men on account of their religion, as
in the case of the Madigan circular
which, we believe, had Mr.. Blaine's un-
qualified approval. But when we see
the cordial reception that the idea of
this American policy gets in certain
quarters, we are puzzled to reconcile it
with the American policy of quarter
OF a century or more ago. When in q
dynamiter' Congress James G. Blaine
is taken up and approved because he
will inaugurate an American policy, we
are safe in concluding that radical
ly different idea has displaced the one
that used to wear this name and title.
We get little light by hearing others
say that Mr.. Blaine would give us an
aggressive policy, q vigorous policy.
There is q certain kind of aggressive
policy that we would like to see insti-
tuted, but this is not the kind that is ex-
pected from the plumed knight We
would dearly like 20 see four years of
aggression against the rings and cor
rupt combinations with which our pub
lie service is honeycombed, but Judging
the future by the past we are fifty-fold,
at least, moe likely to get that whole
some and beneficent aggression from
Grover Cleveland than from James G..
Blaine 1t should not be the policy of
the American people to stir up strife
With foreign powers, and we know very
well that ut the present time it is not
Anything of that sort would be more
distinctively u European than an
American policy. 1t has been a
Eell-known device of rulers in the
Old World. when they found their
subjects growing discontinued under
their tyrann es and exactionJ, to quar-
rel with neighbOring powers upon some
petty prete It, and by arousing National
sent, ment cause the people to forget
their grievances. We are unable to see
much difference between this policy and
that to which it is proclaimed Mr..
Blaine will give his early attention if
elected President. In other words he
is going 10 stir things up, not by show
ing and relieving what has been wrong
at home, but by meddling with the
business Of others, gratifying the greed.
the curiosity and The spirit of adyen-
ture which it is easy to make an active
force under a spirited Jingo policy
He would turn the thought of Ameri
can citizens away from the. debauchery
by which their public service is now
tainted, to preparing debauchery of n
new and seductive kind. He made
some progress in this direction when
President for six months before, and
the smell of guanO still GBgers about
our state-craft for that brief record.
What would he do if given the other THAI
be covets? ?-BostOn Statesman.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-08-14

fuiminations are of no more importance
than those of cowboy on the Western
border.
His description of the condition Of af-
fairs in the South is amusing, though it
is strictly on the line of argument en-
pfoyed by NJ. Halstead. of Cincinnati.
We Judge from Logan's terrific remarks
that there are States in the South -
Commonwealths in fac. where the
negroes are so numerous that they are
hanging over the edges, clinging by
their eyebrows and holding on with
their teeth. Logan is doubtless of the
opinion that he Is the inventor of the
theory that all the negroes vote the
Republican ticket at every election, and
he is inclined to lift the bloody shirt on
high on that issue; but the theory was
invented by Eli Perkins to pad out q
summer almanac. If Logan desires TO
get the negroes interest ted in voting, as
they were when freedom was anovelty,
he should come down and lecture them
We know of no other method. atlanta
Constitution.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-08-14
Unnatural Natural History.

The pelican feeds its young with the
life blood from its own bleeding bo-
som. This is a beautiful mistake,
that will live forever in symbol and
legend. The ''real live'' pelican has
a large bag under her unwieldly
beak, and digging with the beak
toward the breast. she feeds her brood
and soils her feathers with red-stained
tidbits of fish from the bag. The
nightingale leans her breast against L
thorn and sings in pain. In the old
poets not onl ly has she a thorn in heI
breast but she puts it there. Instead
of being the voice of lonely love she
ought to be the emblem of those dis.
contented people who, in position en-
viable to others, first make their OWE
troubles and then spend their lives in
self-commiseration. OF course the
nightingale is not such fool as she
looks in poetry. Swans are said to
sing death song; this is poetry too.
But they are Matched during thunder;
and this is prose-the belief of other
wise sensible folk. Crows and curlews
hate each other so that their eggs put
in the same nest will all burst. Talk
ing of eggs. the cock of the south of
England lays an egg when the hen has
ceased laying; it is a small, insignii-
cant affair with no yelk in it, clear
ly an amateur attempt. These cocks
eggs are to be found in Sussex, if no.
where else. AS we have got to the
poultry ward let Jobs turkey havo
a word; the Americans have the honor
of discovering that ill-condit;oned bird.
They say las poor as Jobs turkey that
had to lean against fence to gobble. -
but there we must leave him, as he
does not strictly belong to us.-AA the
Year Round.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-08-14
BEAUX And BOWS.

And so the Archery is DER,
o, deari what shall do?
There's not the least amusement now
OF any kind in view.
So many thoughts ] dare not tell
just now my memory thr0ng;
In order to compose myself
must compose song.
Now. list to me, for good advice,
Each well-skilled archeress,
On what concerns You. even more
Than crinoiine or dress;
You ali expect to win and wear
A prize some day, know;
Dear girls, your every chance depends
On managing your beau.
In choosing bows. you must exert
Ide very utmost care,
The uew-made ones are apt TO warp,
TIE old ones will not wear
While worthless ones are vanished
A nd oft deceive the eye,
And some are stiff and cross grained, too,
Ana very apt TO ny.
Some ladies' hold their beaux too high,
4 plan 7 disapproYe.
Hold fast, but gently. in your hand
Tne bow should freely move,
And never, never trust your bow
To any other hand,
For very, very few indeed
VIII such trial stand.
No doubt, on prudent grounds;
They ike TO boast their hand can draw
WIKI ease, 50 many pounds.
Sharp-ShOOters they. to me It's quite
Amazing to behold
How earnestly their eyes and hearts
Are nXed upon the gold
This fact, | state not Of myself,
] speak but what hear;
Some ladies' in our archery club
Have found their bows too dear.
Cool beauX are dear, and should be so,
They're scarce found anywhere;
almost think I'd give my hand
To tnd thing so rare.
Select a bow that bends with grace
Dbedient to your will,
However light you pull the cord,
You bend it plialt stiii;
For I've heard married ladies say,
The point can't decide,
That every beau begins to snap
Soon after it is tied
The Judge.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-08-14

~An communications for this psps,
should be accompanied by the name of the
as an evidence of good faith on the part OF
the writer. Write only on one side of the pa
per. Be particularly careful in giving name
and dates TO have the letters and figures p1eau
aEd distinct
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-08-14

Captain Tom Scott, of New Lon
don, successful submarine diver, has
earned fee of s12,O by locating the
wrecked barge President, which, about
two months ago, when loaded with for
ty-one tons of block tin and 200 tons of
steel wire. struck 3 rock off Penfield
reef, in Long Island Sound, near Bridge
port. During the progress of his search
the Captain found seven other wrecka
-NeO HGres Register.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-08-14

"A writer in the Boston Gazette says
the calf is the restaurant-keeper's best
friend, inasmuch as it provides his bill
of fare with mock-turtle soup, chicken
salad, chicken croquettes, pot-pie, boned
turkey, turkey hash, veal, in its various
unmssked forms, and indigestion.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-08-14

-Spurgeon tells an amusing story OF
the old lady who started up when her
grandson was about to take her um-
brella, exclaiming: '.N0, now. you
don't. I've had that umbrella twenty
three years, and it's never been wet
yet, and you amt going to begin"