davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-12-26
The Christmas Tree.

The custom of decoration by green plants
and flowers in all sorts offestivals Is as old as
| history, and of course the use OF evergreens
| at Christmas needs no explanation, nor is the
| custom any less Christian because it is of i'm
| memorial use among pagan nations. The
| mistletoe, however, Ind unique place. The
Celtic peoples and the Druids held it in the
| same veneration that the Romans did. 1t was
| used by tie Romans in religious ceremonies,
and it may have been the golden Dough" OF
the internal regions. The Druids gathered
| 1t against the festival of the winter solstice
| with great soemnity, the prince ofthe Druds
| cutting it himself with golden sickle. 1t was
| used as charm against evil spirits, and ex
cellent medical properties are ascribed to it,
| 1t was supposed TO possess the power to pre-
| serve from poison, and the mystic property of
giving fertility. kissing under the mistle-
| toe" may have had reference to this ancient
| belief. There was tradition that the maid
who was not kissed under a bough OF mislle
| toe at Christmas would not be married dur
| ing the following year. There was once u
notion that its heather origin should exclude
| 1t from the Christmas decorations; but this
found no favor with the young people at any
period On the contrary, they took good
care that it should be hung, and that it
| should have plenty of berries, for the cere-
| mony under it was not duly performed ifa
berry was not plucked off with each kiss, and
consequently the supply of berries determin
| ed the number of kisses 1t did not need the
Roman use of the plant to recommend such
preventive of the state of old-madism.-
Some trace he use of green bush decoration
| to the original branches of vervain among
the Romans. With Romans and Druids the
vervain was panacea for every i'll, and they
believed, above all, that it "conciiated hearts
| which were at variance"-another good office
of any plant in the Christmas season. The
| Druids only venerated thu mistletoe that grew
on the oak, but the common mistleloe Fis
Gus album,) with its pearly berries, is gathered
from the hawthorn, old apple-trees, the
lime, and the fir, and from other trees. OF
late years this parasite has been scarcer than
formerly, and efforts have been made to pro-
pagate it. This is done by cleaning off the
bark under any joint ola young tree with the
moistened thumb, and then pressing the
glutinous berry on the cleaned place till it
adheres to the bark; it will begin to show
growth in about fifteen months. 1t is an OBJ
vious suggestion that in sections OF the coun-
try where the statistics show falling off in
marriages this plant ought not to be let die
out.-Hmper's Magazine.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-12-26
The Effect of Low Prices for Wheat

The London Economist states that "the tre-
mendous drop in the price of wheat has pro-
duced something like panic among the
wheat growers of the country. When they
had to sell at 40s a quarter they declared they
could only do so at a loss, and now that good
red wheat is selling in the country markets
at 3Os, they are talking about giving up
wheat growing altogeth r. What will farm
ers do? They certainly cannot keep on
growing wheat to sell at Dos a quarter and if
they were sure that such price would pre-
vail next year. there would probably be q
greatly diminished area sown with this cereal.
1t is doubtful whether English farmers can
profitably grow wheat at 40s quarter and
We may be certain that if the average price
should decrease even more rapidly than it
has done during the last ten years, in no
country will farmers keep on growing wheat
ut n loss. Even the ryols of India cannot
send us wheat at 30s quarter, and it may
be concluded that no other country can;
therefore, the present low prices will not last
long.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-12-26

A MILITARY ITEM.-Mr. Sniverly is the
wife oftll captain ola New York militia
company. She attended a review not long
since at which her husband was the COM.
mandng officer Mrs. Sniverly laughed all
the way home, and when, after she got home,
she was asked what was the cause of her
merriment she replied:
ut was the funniest thing in the world to
see my husband, who never dares to open his
mouth at home, ordering all those men about,
and they doing just what he told them to do.
Why don't he try that game on me?'
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-12-26
Rio Grande Politics.

On election day gentleman at Laredo, on
the Rio Grande, observed q large number OF
Mexicans in the town.
Where do all these Mexicans come from ~
asked the stranger
From the other side of the river" replied
a candidate.
"What are they going to do over here ?"
'Oh, they are going to be voted"
"What for ?"
"For dollar apiece"
"Why, that's outrageousP
Yes, it is too high, but what can we do
about itg Our opponents, the reformers
have run up the prices on us. Before the re
form party was organized we could get all
the votes we needed, delivered at the polls
for fifty cents head, but now the lowest
price is dollar a head, spot cash. tell
you, it takes money to be elected to Office on
the Rio Grande"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-12-26

chase in the basket, and trudged away, in
bissfu ignorance of the stability dressed
brother, glowering at him from the window
across the street.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-12-26

blissful ignorance of the shabbiy dressed
brother, glowering at him from the window
across the street,
"What-what's this?"
Mr.. Caleb Chirrup had assembled to the
two second story rooms he called home. had
kissed his wife and babies, shook hands with
his sister in-law, and had hung up his hat
and overcoal, preparatory 10 eating his sup
per.
There were no signs of guinness here, fol
Mrs. Patty and her sister, Miss Melissa, look.
ed cheerful and smiling, and wore their faded
print dresses as if they had come from the
richest silk loom of the East.
And the young Chirrups had clean faces
and pinafores, and looked as happy as il
Santa Claus" was not intending to give
their stockings the "go.by" on that particu
lar Christmas Eve.
But Mr.. Chirrup still felt little glum, as
he thought of the empty stockings and Other
veXalions, and he turned to the tea table il
some impotence. But-"What's this ?" hi
demanded, starting back as if a snake haC
bitten him. And no wonder he started, fol
on the table lay IL mammoth turkey, plumI
and yellow breasted, squads of vegetables
punches of celery, dozens of ripe bananas
golden.rinded oranges and lemons, piles o.
candies and confectioneres, and, fragrant anC
blooming, q pot of crimson and white chry
snnthemums; a Misunderstanding market bias
ket also stood on n chair by the table.
Mr. Chrrup was about to pinch himself, tc
see if he was awake, when Merry Christmas
brother Caleb" sounded in his ear, and forth
from some mysterious corner came Mr.
Rothschild Chirrup himself, sleek and well
| kept looking-nobby hat, gold-headed cane
and all "Merry Christmas, brother Caleb,
he repeated extending well-kept hand
1--WE been waiting all these years for you tC
make some advances towards truce. Bu
since you still remain adamant, conluded tC
make them myself. So let by-gones be by
cones, if you are willing, and let us be friends
hereafter, as well as brothers,"
Then turning to the table, he held up the
fat turkey, turning it round and round, just Us
he had done on the market.
"A fine fellow, isn't he? got the biggest
l could find in the market, on purpose fol
you" he added. "And the pot of flowers q
peace offering to my sister,in-law, if she will
accept it," he added, while Caleb still looked
on, half dazed.
And the children's stockings were not DIES
tined to hang empty after all, that Christmas
Eve.
And better Christmas dinner or a party
to eat it, was not found anywhere that Christ
mas Day. For Mr.. Rothschld Chirrup prov,
ed to be an old bachelor, and so very willing
ly accepted an invitation to dine at his broth
er's. And Miss Chirrup's sister Miss Melissa
being an old maid, she and Mr.. Ruthschild
very Economically fell in love with each other
and when another Christmas Day came
around Mr.. Rotbschild was no longer bach
elor, and Miss Melissa no longer an old maid
And when Lawyer Ledgery grew well
enough ito be seen" again, he was obliged 10
provide himself with another clerk, as Mr.
Caleb had gone into partnership with his
brother in the merchant business.-Helen
Whitney Clark.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-12-26
From the Corporal.

From the Marine Barracks, Pensacola,
Florida, Corporal Ben. Barger writes of the
benefits of Browns Iron Bitters in that ma
larious region. He says; II have used sew.
eral bottles and must say am greatly bene.
flied by using it. Several of my comrades
use Browns Iron Bitters, and you may rest
assured they all think it is the greatest
thing on earth" This kind of testimony
comes from all quarters concerning Browns
Iron Bitters--the best tonic.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-12-26
A Good Story on HAYES

Washington Letter TO tie Neac..
| heard a story about the much-abused
Rutherford B. Hayes the other day which
ought to please his many admirers. A drum
mer recently visited Fremont and during his
stay in town went to the village cemetery.
Entering, he saw the village sexton engaged
in digging grave Walking up to him, he
asked, "Where is Hayes buried ?"
What Hayes ?"
why, Rutherford b Hayes"
But he is not buried. He is"
Here the drummer broke in with, "Great
Scott, are they keeping him yet ?"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-12-26

A FAMILY REsEMBLANCE.-"Hello Rob-
berry, old boy said Handcuff.
"Whom are you addressing Sir?"
"Oh come you can't guy me. know you
if you are dressed up"
But am not Robbery, Sir"
"Well, then, I'd like to know who you
are?"
My name is Assignment, Sir"
well, maybe it was your brother that l
used to know, You look mighty alike any
way"
NO, Sir, have but two brothers. and
their names are Suspension and Failure"
"Ah, yes, remember now Robbery was
the father OF the whole batch, of you. l re-
member"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-12-26

WANTED 1T TO DRAw.--Ho walked into
book store, and casting his off eye on the
clerk with mustache which suggests Turn
er's sunset coloring, asked for q mustard
plaster.
Mustard plasterw calculated the clerk.
Why, man, this is an art establishment and
we don't keep mustard plasters."
well" said the would be purchaser, sad
ly, II saw you advertised drawing materials"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-12-26

tB-We make a specially If Dressed Poultry
ana Game In season, and have eve y facility for
handling this class of perishable goods to very
best advantage. We have special trade for
Hartford county dressed poultry. and can place
such at top market prices, and we guarantee
-promptness excelled by none. Write for Price
Current, Tags, &C. l0oct8m
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-01-29

will always recommend to his Gus
toners pure and reliable medicines.
There is not a druggist in this great
country who does not TODAY recon-
mend BROWNS SARSAPARILLA
and Dandelion with Iodide of Potas-
stun, as the remedy that is curing
more cases OF
Scrofula, dyspepsia,
Rheumatism, Erysipelas,
Salt Rheun, lumors,
Kidney Diseases, Bolls,
Constipation,
than any other Blood, Liver and Kid
ney remedy known. Ask your drug
gist to show you the formula printed
on each bottle, and use no remedy for
the Blood, the Liver and the Kidneys
/ but BRowN's SAEsAPARlLLA. This
sterling remedy is sold by DR.. Brock,
Bellevue, |. I. Lewis & Son, ketchum,
and j. a. Rupert, HALEY. Ask them
of its merits.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-01-29
JOHN F. BOYLE.
He Is In San Francisco, and His Rela.
items with the Philadelphia Folks are
Entirely Satisfactory.

He Is In San Francisco, and His Rela.
ITEMS with the Philadelphia Folks are
Entirely Satisfactory.
Last evenings TINES cast some
doubt upon the report in circulation
that John f. Boyle, the well-known
mining expert, was under arrest in
Philadelphia, and said, further, that if
he was, he must be scapegoat for
others. We are pleased to be able to
inform our readers that OUR Mr.. Boyle
cannot he the party in Jail in Phila
delphia, as that gentleman has not
been East of the Rocky Mountains
since last February. Eanylast spring
he returned to Wood River, md re.
NAMED around here until in Decem-
Der, when he left for San Francisco
Since then he has writ n regularly to
Ed. Motfett, of this city, and kept
him posted as to his whereabouts. As
late as the 10Th instant, Mr.. Boyle
wrote to Mr.. Moffett that he would
leave San Francisco in few days for
Northern California, but would leave
for Philadelphia by the Goth of Feb
ruary.
The fact is that Mr.. Boyle's rsla-
tons with the managers and stock
holders Of the Philadelphia Mining
and Smelling Company, have been
satisfactory to all the parties CON
cerned; and there can be no Grimm
atty in any Of his transactions with
or on behalf of that company, as he
was their duly accredited agent, and
his actions in this respect have beer
repeatedly Endorsed and approved
The report was probably put in Cir
culation by some one who is enviou.
Of Mr.. Boyle's success, and who fan
cied that he could thus get seven"
with him.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-01-29
THE ROAD TAX FOR 1884,
The Last Notice to Taxpayers on the
Subject-Mr. Banfield Refuses TO Re.
nav Collected Taxes.

County Commissioner Vanlanding-
ham notified the TIMES man, this
morning, to take out, when it shall
have run week, the notice warning
people not to pay their road tax for
1884 before the April meeting Of the
Board. He says that, with one week s
publication, everybody shall have had
notice enough.
No steps have yet been taken to ar
rest Mr.. Banfeld under the warrant
sworn out by Mr.. Friedman. But at
noon to-day District Attorney Bruner
informed John Arnold, the watch
moker, that if Mr.. Banfeld did not
refund the amounts collected by
Thursday evening of this week, that
he would be arrested. Mr.. Arnold is
one of those who paid Mr.. Banfield,
bit that gentleman did not SO state
when he said he only collected from
Messrs. May, krieg, the two Murphys
and the two Friedmans. Probably he
forgot all about it. He still refuses tc
pay, as he thinks he is entitled to the
money.
However, Mr.. Ban6eld has not at
tempted to collect since he was ncti
fed to stop.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-01-29
Ancient Law Makers.

Aoout the beginning Of the Fifth
Century, the Salians, after their set
Element in Gaul, under their KING,
Pharamond, they framed a body Of
laws which h we since been known az
Sale; but at that time those law
makers knew nothing of the wonder.
full discovery which works harmoni-
ouslv with natures laws, and winch
is a positive boon to those suffering
from rheumatism, Gout or Neural gia
We refer to that common-sense rem
edy, Salicylica. I'm
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-01-29
LOCAL JOTTIN(iS.

AL. Sterrett can still be found at
the old place. j29
Go to J. G. Fox's for ladies' and
misses shoes.
AL. Sterrett can still be found a
the old place.
Elaine oil can't be equaled. Coffin
Bros. sole agents. d21
AL. Sterrett can still be found at
the old place.
Elaine oil is positively non-explo-
sive. Coffin Bros. sole agents. d2l
115 fire test coal oil-the best in the
market-at May, krieg 4 Co.'S.
Go to the Merchants Hotel for some
of that 1875 old Hermitage whiskey
% lbs. corn meal for 81, at May
krieg & Co.'S.
Finest imported cigars at the Mer-
chants Hotel. So
The cheapest place to buy grain of
all kinds is at |. Morris & Co. Dis
AL. Sterrett can still be found at
the old place.
Go to 1000 Nam street for fruit,
vegetables, tobacco, cigars and no.
tions.
If you throw lighte lamp wick in
Elaine oil, it will be put out as if by
water. Coffin Bros sell the Elaine.
Good lodgings and neat roc MS, al
Mrs. LeGrande's, next door to Hal.
lev Theater.
AL Sterrett can still be found al
the old place.
If YOU want to make good mince
pie, bay your raisins, currants, citron
apples, spices, brandy and cider of |
Morris { Co. Dis
Good rustic, tongued and groove<
flooring, and all kinds Of finishing
lumber, for sale by a. Adams
ketchum. oil
Sd. Friedman made lots of none,
last year, ard we'll sell at cost, TIN
year, certain portions of his stock
Look out for his list of bargains. j.
w. II. Ravens. the pioneer 'ago
maker of Wood River will make O
mend your wagon strong, neat. promp
and cheap. Sleighs and ''bobs'
speciality. Shop: North Main stree
Haley. dlom
Mr. and Mrs. II. L. Rnrllhart re
turned from Boise to-day, with the
son Frank. They had rough trip il
as rain Just poured all the way
Shoshone, and they travelled in
snowstorm from there here. Mrs. .
Nj. Burkett ard her two children wi
remain in Boise few weeks longo
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-01-29
Water Service.

We are prepared ~iM the necessa.
ry tools and competent ecorhnen to
do pl,nobing IN all its bro"chee.
We are agents for tbs section Of tile
National Tube Works Lap-welaed
Pipe, the best tubing hno'cn to the
trade. During the past tno months
'rc hare giren almost oar entire az
tention to tie construction Of tie We
ter Works here, and through ma1's
difficulties hare bronght them to sue,
cesstul completion. IFe can noe
derote orr time to or patrons ano
guarantee to them Morough rorh as
cheap/y done as any competitor car
do 1t. COFFIN BROS
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-01-29
ALWAYS Reliable arranted

Frost bites, inhamcd sore eyes,
burns, bruises, cuts and old sores,
cured at once or your money refunded
by your druggist That is the positive
warranty placed on every box of
BRowN ARNIcA SALvE by the Brown
Medicine aud Manufacturing Com
pany. Only % cents.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-01-29
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 ser
vice.
ALTURAS WATER co.
E. G. COFFIN, Sec'y.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-01-29

Yesterday morning a snowshoer
named Johnny Carey started slide
on hill to the southeast of ketchum,
which buried him out of sight. "A
crowd ran to the spot from town, and
the unfortunate man was after 10 min
utes of hard work dragged out more
dead than alive. He fell in such a
way that he was perfectly helpless,
and was alone at the time.
About 2 o'clock to-day, telephone
communication was interrupted,
some one in Ketchum having broken
the wire by throwing snow upon it.
An hour later the line was again
working.
AT AND NEAR HALEY.
At the depot here the Y was showed
over, and it was found impossible to
turn the train. An engine was at
once dispatched from Shoshone, with
orders to pick up all the section-hands
along the road. The engine was ex-
pectcd here about ) o'clock this even
ing. 1t may not, however, be able to
get through, and in that case no train
would leave here tonight.
The kctchum mail and express
stage due here about 6 o'clock last
night, did not reach here until about
o'clock late for the train.
On Carbonate Hill and Della Noun
tain, which form the western boundar,
of Haley, several slides occurred, the
rumbling OF which was heard through
the night. This morning the lower
third of the mountains named was
seen denuded of snow.
Two years ago slide occurred on
Della mountain, off the Union Pacific
boys claims, which damned up the
river, and forced the water back W
on the adjoining bench, completely
isolating the miners who were living
in a cabin hard by. The occupants o
the cabin climbed onto the roof, where
they remained all night, and We're res
eued the next morning. Made wis
by experience Scion Burgess, the Su
perintendent of the claims named
walked into town, last night, about |
o'clock, and by SO doing escaped
similar experience to chat Of tw
years ago. This morning it was learn
ed that slide off of Della Mountain
which had uprooted two huge fl
trees, had damned up the river, an
tina two ncn living about 200 yard
below the Union Pacific boys cabi
had been surprised by a rush Of waite
: and cr.awled up on to the Roof, whel
they spent the nsght.
Lew. Dorsey, Don. Mckay an
others :tarted at once from Haley, an
: by era wiling through the brush, al
= snow, and water, waist deep, hangin
onto willows and branches of tire,
: meanwhile, they succeeded in rescuin
= the boleagucred parties, who prove
to be two Englishmen, one name
. Fred. Young, and the otheI Geors
--. They were on the cabin fro
> 5 o'clock last evening until noon t
day.
At the present writing "a o'cloc
q no snow is falling, the sky is clearin
= and it is possible the storm is over.
About Z o'clock this afternoon t
> roof over the room in the rear
y Arnold's jewelry store caved in, d
= ing about $50 worth Of damage.
y About 10 o'clock this morni
: some snow fell off the roof of Chas
&c hall on the house occupied by
3. <. family of Mr.. Higeinbotham, Of Key
& Son, smashing three ratters.
0 Al Starratt can sill h.. foupH
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-01-29

Hand.Painted Plaques and Panels for
Sale.
Mrs. l.. NJ. Bradley, northeast cor
ner of Main and Carbonate streets,
HALEY, has on hand large variety Of
plaques, panels, and other works,
painted by herself, which she woald
like to sell for holiday gifts. As the
prices are very low and the works Of
great merit, they ought to 60 Off like
hot cakes. dill
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-01-29
Coal !! Coal ! Coal

Twill sell Rock Springs coal at sl2
per ton and Amy coal at $40 per ton
delivered. Several carloads on hand,
s2S J. X. MORRILL,, Agent.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-01-29
Spring Styles from Paris.

S. J. Friedman has just received
large lot of spring goods, including
some of the latest Partisan novelties
in silks and dress patterns. j2S
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-01-29

The finest ever seen in this market.
J. II. Clough's uncanvassed sugar
cured hams and bacon at |. Morris n
Cos Try it.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-01-29
Fancy Groceries at May, krieg & Co.'s.

Mrs. G II. Ross's MinceIorseradish
Meat-equal to home-Piccalilly Sauce,
made Celery Salt.
SMYRNA Figs Chill Colorow Sauce.
Dunbar Figs in cordial. Peerless Chocolate ready
Dried Blac kberrea. for use.
French Goose Liver. Compressed Ham.
French Cheese in tins. Corned Beef in tins
Mushroom truffes in Lii q Sweet Potatoes in tins.
uGr. Ocean Gem Mackerel, 8
Mushrooms Plain pound tins
French Peas. Russian Sardines i'll kegs.
Italian Bologna Sausage, Holland Herring III kegs.
| Russian Ca riar. LimburStr and Swiss
Hamburg Eels in Jelly Cheese
Krydre's Anchovies. Fresh Cranberries.
Anchoyy Paste OF G. 4 B. Seedess Raisins.
Smoked Sardnes in tins. kaisins III /. boxes.
Russian Sardines Citron.
Spiced Sardines. Currants.
Mustard Sardines Sweet and Sour Cider.
French Sardines.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-01-29

al. Sterrett can still be found at
the old place.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-01-29
The Second Term for Boarders Begins
EEBRUA lST, LASH.
The Course Of Studies Thorough and Pra teal.
TERTS, MODERATE.

Half-fare can be secured for pupils For par
titulGrs address. as above. l-sht
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-01-29
Arrival and Departure Of Nails From
HALEY POytsflice.

Arrival from Ketchum aud north a. IN.
Bullion and Gilman, $3.50 a. m.
ArcO, p. IN.
East and West per rail, 6 80 H. IN.
-" Z" Boise City, Top. III.
Z" Vienna, p. IN.
Departure to Vienna, a. IN.
ArcO, II. IN.
East and West per rail, $3.50 p. m.
Bullion and Gilman, $3.50 p. III.
Ketchum and north, $3.50 p. III {.
Boise City, p. m.