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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26
IISes of the POtatO.

In France the farina is largely used
or culinary purposes. The famous
GRAVES, sauces and soups OF France are
largely indebted for their excellence TO
that source, and the bread and pastry
equally so, while great deal OF the so,
called cognac, imported into England
from France, is distilled from the pota-
TO. Throughout Germany the same
uses are common. In Poland the man
ufacture of spirits from the potato Is a
most extensive trade. "Stettin brandy,
we'll known in commerce, is largely I'M
ported into England, and is sent from
thence TO many of our foreign posses,
sions as the produce of the grape, ana
is placed on many table OF England as
the same; while the fair ladies OF our
country perfume themselves with the
spirit of potato under the designation OF
eau de COlogne. But there are other
uses which this esculent is turned TO
abroad. After extracting the farlna,
the pulp is manufactured into ofna-
mental articles, such as picture frames,
snuff boxes, and several descriptions OF
Rows, and the water that runs from 1t III
the PROCESS of manufacture Is most
valuable scourer
For perfectly cleansing wooiens, ana
such ike articles. Il is the housewives
panacea, and, If the washerwoman hap
pens to have chiiblains, she becomes
cured by tie operation.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26

continued her questioner, opening a
locket attached to her watch chain.
''Oh. yesi.. cried Lottie eagerly;
''that is my papa. Did you know him,
ma 'am?'
Lotte told all her story over again.
and on Mr.. Lindhardt's entrance re-
membered him as Uncle Hermann.
There seemed to be no doubt OF her
identity. although they promised them
selves to make all sorts of inquiries at
Dame Bridget's next day. When Mrs.
Lister, who had slipped out of the
room. returned, she found her two
friends caressing and being caressed by
little ragged Lottie, now no longer n
waif, and shedding tears of mingled
Joy and sorrow over her.
''Now. Lottie," said her first friend,
you shall not only see a Christmas tree
you shall sing and dance around it
with us. Who could have thought
that God was meaning to send us such
u big present as you are tonight?
Come, dear friends. Come children. J"
They went down stairs. The door of
the dining-room was open. Lottie
gave cry of surprise and Joy when
she saw the beautiful tree ablaze with
tapers. They joined hands in circle
round it, and sang hymn full OF SOL
emn beauty. for the blessings of Christ
mas-tide. Then the presents were dis
tributed
"You shall have your real presents
tomorrow, Lottie," said Mrs. Lister;
''but meanwhile, here are few pretty
things for tonight. And you have got
an uncle and aunt whom you did not
expect"
Then the children danced around the
tree until the lights gave signs OF be-
ing exhausted. After that Lottie was
taken home by her uncle and aunt to
Dame Bridget's.
My story is about done. Dame
Bridget, on being asked, gave partic-
ulars enough of her little charges dead
parents as not to leave the shadow OF
doubt that she was Mr.. Lindhardt S
neice. She was taken at once to his
comfortable home, and Anna became
in reality a sister to her,
Dame Bridget, too, was well cared
for. Her former nursing never ceased
to show to her the greatest love and
gratitude. In her old age she eXpe-
rinced how true were our Lords words
when he said
''If any one of you will give even a
cup of cold water to one of these little
ones, he shall in no wise lose his re-
ward. "--Harper'S Young People.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26
How yhe Earth Was First Mapped Out

What these early maps were we do
not know, but can from a reasonable
conjecture. The earth at that time was
supposed to be flat circular plain, or
disk, the broadcast part being from east
to west, which was entirely surrounded
by an ocean, or greatriver, that washed
it upon all sides. In about the
center of this plain Greece was supposed
to be situated; the great central sea OF
the inhabited region was the Mediter-
ranean. The farthest point known at
the westwas the Straits of Gibraltar,
then called the Pillars of Hercules.
The southern part comprised the..North
of Africa as far as the deserts; while the
region north embraced the countries
bordering upon the Mediterranean, and
an unknown hyperborean land farther
to the north, with the Eu1ine and
Caspian sens ct the northeast. The
farthest eastern point known was
about the western limit of India.
This was what would then be
contained in map as representation
of the earth. The SUN was supposed to
pass under and around this flat plain,
which was then the mode OF accounting
for the changes of day and night. The
space beneath was supposed to be a
great vault, called Tartarus, the abode
of the spirits of the wicked among men,
as the region corresponding to it above
the plain was the heaven, or abode OF
the gods. The unknown region beyond
the Pillars of Hercules was filled up
with creations of the fertile imagination
of the Greeks. To the northwest and
north were the Cimmerians, people
living in perpetual darkness, and the
Hyperboreans, a race supposed TO De
exempt from toll, disease, or wars, who
enjoyed life for thousand years IN
state of undisturbed serenity. 70 the
west of Sicily were the enchanted Is
lands of Gree and Calypso, and the
floating Island OF Eolls. A little to
the north of the Pillars Of Hercules was
the entrance to the internal regions;
and far out in the Western ocean, be-
yond the limits of the known earth, was
the happy region called Elysium, land
of perpetual summer, where a gentle
zephyr constantly blew, where tempests
were unknown, and where the spirits of
those whose lives had been approved by
the gods dwelt in perpetual felicity.
Here, also, were the Gardens of the
Hesperides, with their golden apples
guarded by the singing nymphs, who
dwelt on the River Oceanus, which was
in the extreme west, and theposition OF
which was constantly shifted as geo
graphical knowledge increased'-Pop-
uldr Science Monthly.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26
xK4vORABLE SHOWIN0.


Thai Gire,. to the Public Concerning E.e
Workings of the Union Pacific.
The report of the president OF the
Union Pacific railway for the quarter ending
September Both, the first complete quarter
which followed the change Of administration
brought about by the resignation OF President
Dillon. has been issued. The summaries ex-
clude the St. Joseph Il Western railroad. The
total income was s7,i31 900; net surplus Of in
come after the payment Of all fixed charges,
including the government requirements, and
faxes is s., 6O2 900, or equivalent TO 2 6-lO per
cent upon The capital stock Of the company
For the same quarter of last year the net sur
plus was 81 Az, Co.,
For nine months the total surplus income
was s., 500 600, from which dividends amount
Jug TO 81 .Ot;5, 600 were paid, leaving balance
of 1927 900, which is an increase over the nine
months of the previous year OF S4v,OUU. Dur
inc the quarter ending September 80, the net
floating debt of the company decreased at an
average rate of $500, 600 per month. The net
from that of the previous quarter OF sl,I6a-
COO. About the same rate OF decrease con-
timed through October and November, OUT an
equally rapid rate Of decrease Is not expecteu
during the winter months. The land sales ior
the eleven months in lsSi aggre9gantoea, . Ip,on
Pacific 3, 4oJ, w acrcS, ioi S1'tsvs 500 M,
sas Pacific 1S1,000 acres, for $ti9,ooo.
There is no apparent reason, Presi-
dent Adams says, why the pro
ceeds of the Kansas Pacific land grants, Ike
the Union Pacific land grant, should not con
stitute an asset to be set aside for the extin-
enlistment of the bonds In whole or In part Sc
cured nv them. He accordingly recommends
a supplementary agreement, in the nature OF
binding contract, to be entered into between
the Union Pacific and some trust company, un-
der which the railway agrees to set aside from
its other income sum equal to the amount
the trustees under the consolidated mortgage
as the proceeds of the sales Of lands, to be ap-
plied bv the trust company TO the purchase
and extinguishment of the consolidated bonds
of the Kansas Pacific company: The land
grant will thus become sinking fund ior INC
ohsnrbtion of this issue OF bonds. Action to
his effect should be taken, ii taken at all, by
Tho fun hoard of directors.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26
Ellis BY SES1TOR HENDERSON,.



An important bill which was intro
duced BY Senator Henderson during the first
session is soon to become law. 1t proposes
to make Omaha port of delivery and port
for the immediate transportation thereto OF
dutiablc goods. A favorable recommendation
has been given by the secretary of the treas
ury. and the judiciary committee of the senate
has made favorable report, and the Dill Will
be pressed FOR passage.
Senator Manderson's bill, which was report
ed fayorably at the last session, providing lor
the sale by the interior department OF all aoan,
doned military reservations, has been rendered
inactive for the present by reason oil the lali-
urc of the house to make an appropriation lor
the necessary survey preliminary to the sale
This oversight will be properly corrected TINS
session. The abandoned military reservations
of Forts Mcpherson, Hartsuif, and others III
Nebraska alone comprise about lOOOO acres OF
land, much of which is already occupied ny
settlers who will have prior right OF purchase
as soon as the survey Is made and the sale or
dered The appropriation committee OF the
house will report the matter at an early day
Senator Henderson has introduced a Dill 10
increase the efficiency of the army by provid-
ing that each infantry regiment shall consist
of twelve companies Instead OF ten, anG three
majors instead of one, rs at present. III also
provides that all appointments to regular
vacancies above the grade of second lieutenant
shall be filed according to seniority In the III
fantry arm of the service.
He has also introduced bill to increase tne
pension of Gen. s. w. Price from So 70 slVV,
he having become blind in consequence Oh
gunshot wound received at kennesaw noun
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26
CLEyELAND rs 4 CHURCHMAN.
He L, Not Man Who Intends Dirine Ser
rice Uiu Regularity.

He Is Not a Man Who Intends Dirine Ser
rice UiM Regularity.
Washington dispatch: ."Well, no. said II
well-known Buffalo merchant yesterday, who
is in the city for a few days. "Mr; Cleveland is
not what may be called n church-going man.
have know II him for many years, and nave
seen three or four months slip away without
his ever entering house OF worship. un.
derstand he changed but little IN Albany, ana
no doubt he will attend divine services ia
Washington ut more infrequentlntervaist nan
President Arthur, or say half dozen times
wear. A fashionable church would be eN.
fremcly distasteful to him Inquiry resulted
i'm discovering that the president-elccth mas not
engaged any scat at the New York Avenue
Presbyterian church, although the pastor.
Rev. VIM Alvin Bartlett, has allowed
the statement to remain uncontradict,
cd The church has been greatly DencItteu
nv the rumor, as every vacant pew has been
rented Mt increased rates within the last rev
weeks, by people who vainly expect 10 attend
"A presidential church. Something ike three
thousand dollars have been added to the treas
ury of this church on the strength OF the ru-
NOR that Mr. Cleveland has rented pew
there when such is not the case. The Buffalo
gentleman further stated that he believed that
Mr. Cleveland was not a professor OF religion.
lut greatly enjoyed club life and the society
of men Ii is believed that he Will attend sew
eral churches here on occasions as fancy may
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26
LOTTIE'S CHRISTMAS TREE
How She Went TO See the Same and
What Came of II.
1.-THE RAG-PICKER.

Dame Bridget, may | go out to-
nigh; to see the Christmas trees" says
u plaintivc voice from the corner of a
squalid room, the only window of which
looks out on the cherries. smoke-be-
grirned court of a city alley.
/ L was Christmas eve, the eve OF
gladness for all the world, but more es-
pecially so for little children. 1t was
sad 20 sec one of the title ones whom
Jesus loved in such wretched place.
She was very pretty child, with curl
ing faxen bair and large blue eyes, and
although her little frock was ragged
and much too small for her growth, ev-
erything about her was strictly clean
and neat
What should you know about Christ
mas treesp" answers a hard-featured
old woman without looking up from
her rag-picking.
The Christ-child brings them to all
good and happy children who have
papas and mammas," said the little
girl. "Hc used to bring me one when
/ was at home in Germany. / suppose
it IS because l have no papa now that
he won't bring me one this year. Oh,
one, Dame Bridgct?'
''Mcbbc l did, and mebbe didn' ="
replied the dame, GROSSLY. "What 4
time it takes to sort all these ragsl
want to take them home tonight, and
re: a. much money for them rs will
get our oatmeal for supper. If had
that, it's little I'd care for Christmas
trees, which won't ever fill an empty
stonach.'
LET me help you. dear DAME
pleads the gentle voice.
mo, no, child; this is too dirty work
for you. If keep on I'll soon have
them finished. Then VII go out to-
gether. Iii 90 sell my rags. and You
can go and look about YOU for bit
But tell me about your Christmas trees,
If you like. Lottie.n
Bridget and little Lottic seem an odd
y assorted pair, the one old. bent and
shriVellcd; the other SO young and
far.
"Well, Dame Bridget" she begins.
her voice losing for little its plaintivc
tone as brighter images rise befor her
mind, you must fancy that you have
got nice papa, and, oh, such dear,
sweet, pretty mamma, who Is always
loving you and giving you lots of
kisses and pretty things"
=" Wouldn't be very easy for me to
fancy that" grumbled the old woman.
ITS only to make you understand
how nice Christmas is. OF course |
know that you never had a papa and
mamma yourself; old people never
nave. But you can fancy you have,
stand"
pieases you"
ell you see. when Christmas-eve
cones round, if you've got nice papa
anu mamma, you know without being
toio Ilat something good is going to
happen TO you, but you don't in the
least its know what it is going to be.
i nen' one evening, your papa comes
nome from the city, and you run to the
door 70 meet him. But he looks so
funny with his pockets all sticking GU
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26

count my treasures DER with care;
'rhe little toy that baby knew,
A little sock of faded blue,
a little lock of golden hair.
- I,org years ago this Christmas time,
n My little one-my all to me
~ Sat robed in white upon my knee.
IAnG heard the merry Christmas chime.
ff..1ell me. my little golden head.
" Santa Claus should come to-nieht
What shall he bring my baby bright
What treasure for my boy! SAID.
And then he named the little toy,
While in his honest. mournful eyes
There came a look of sweet surprise
That spoke his quiet, trustful JOY
And as he lisped his evening prayer.
He asked the boon with childish grace,
Then. toddling to the chimney place.
He hung his stocking there.
-. ;Tha. night, as lengthening shadows crept.
&. saw the white winged angels come
MI With heavenly music to our nome,
Wand kiss my darling as he slept
They must have heard his baby prayer,
For in the morn, with smiling face
He toddled to The chimney place,
And found the little treasure there.
They came again one Christmastlde.
That angel host, so fair and white;
And singing all the Christmas night
, JtThey lured my darling from my side.
A little sock, little toy,
little lock OF golden hair.
The Christmas music on the air,
> watching for my baby boy.
Bu. If again that angel train
And golden head come back for me,
70 bear to me eternity.
My Watching will not be in vain
-[Eugene Field.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26
sno,aer South 4ne,.ica,. Hiar Imminent.

Capt. Forbes. recently arrived at baltimore
from Rio de Janeiro, says that when he LETT
there were numerous rumors of wars be-
tween Brazil and the Argentine Republic.
The BRAZILIAN authorities we're conscripting
for the army. a confident had gone TO the
frontier to investigate the situation and some
thing will be decided upon by the capines
when he returns An American from BuenoS
Ayres told Forbes that the Argentines al
lo0 600 men ready to throw across the tronuier
as soon as war ia declared. me brahiiian
navy is being prepared for active service.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26

the good prices for grain last year, while prac-
ticully all the special rates for manufacturers
and Wholesalers have been withdrawn from
the state The correspondence states that the
question of an extra session OF the Legislature
to deal with the transportation question is be-
ing discussed and in several localities II 10 pro
posed to circulate petitions asking the Cover
nor to convene the assembly in january.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26
~, ,,nc,,S Of Tora Demanding Relief.

Correspondence from overthe state shows a
great feeling of discomfort among the people
of Iowa, particularly among the farmers and
business men, because of the high rates being
nrices for grain and the great depression in
business, rates are kept up rs high ms during
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26
The Pension appropriation Bill.

The bill appropriating sixty millions Tor
pensions, reported to the house, does not APP
propriate any of the uneXpended balance that
may be in the hands at the end OF the pres
ance will amount to about 50000,OOO. II Will
he placed in the surplus fund in the treasury
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-12-26
A window without woman in it /

A window without woman in 1t IS
exceptional in Rio Janeiro, and socio-
logical consideration of the City of Roy
al Palm W !. bout woman in it is i'm
possible.
PAGES are fashionable at English we'd
dings. They probably haven't got as
far as coachmen over there yet Boston
Bulletin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-25
Wick S Floral Guide.

Here it is again, brighter and
better than ever; the cover alone,
with its delicate tinted background
and its dish of gracefully arranged
flowers, would entitle it to per-
manent place in every home. The
book contains three beautiful colored
plates, is full of illustrations, printed
on the best paper, anu is filled With
Just such information as is required
by the gardener, the farmer those
growing plants and every one need
ing seeds or plants. The price only
ten cents, can be deducted from the
first order sent for goods. All par
ties anyway interested in this sub
ject should send at once to James
Wick, Rochester, Y. y, for the
Floral Guide.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-25
PERSONAL

I Mrs A. yohs, of Montfort, Is visiting in this
/ city, the guest of VIM. Pesch.
Rev II. Chase started on Monday for a visit to
relatives in Illinois. He will be absent from this
city for about two weeks.
Editor MAGELLAN conducts a skating rink in
shulisburg.
Mr. F. W. Phillips is " hel!oing at GAINESVILLE
and Beloit this week.
Mrs. Kober of this city, is visiting relatives ST
Shullsburg.
Felix Burgess, VIM. Reeves, John Tregoning.
George Mari, John Kearns Peter Haubras John
Pitts, P. Mcdonald. James Kennedy, George Fill
bach, Geo Nicholson, John Keegan, John Nc
Williams James Regain and Geo. Pierce shower
ed substantial favozs upon The Democrat during
the rast week.
Bert schlater, Of riatteyille spent Sunday in
this city.
VIII Calvert visited friends IN this city during
the week.
Miss Josie Parish who has been visiting in this
city, returned 10 her home at Mont!ort, on Tues
day.
Mrs. John Collins and Mrs. !. r. Hadfeld
came up from Waukesha last Saturday night.
L. L. Joiner, Jr. Of Wyoming was in this city
on Tuesday.
Mrs Edwin c. Andrews, of Des Moines, Iowa,
daughter of Hon. and Mrs. John Gray, Of this
CITY, who has been visiting relatives and friends
here for some time. returned to her home on
Thursday last.
Phillip Finglemeyer is here from Rock Island.
Jas A. Owen. is home from Dakota, after an
absence of several months.
Sheriff Lane made a brief call on Wednes-
day.
The Misses Varcoe, of Linden, are visiting
with their brother, W. ~ Varcoe. of this city.
Mrs. Z. Y. Hutchison is here on visit from
Algona, Iowa.
Otto Gruno, of Miflin, made US brief call on
Thursday
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-25
BUSINESS NOTICES.

Smoke" Hello Bub cigars for
sale at J. \. Spratlers. 19w4
The best scot. tea in the market,
is at the Nimbie Nickel Cash store.
Farmers, Brewer & Penhallegon
pays cash for your produce, buy
your groceries of them. 80
Fresh Oysters, direct from Balti-
more, at J. A. Spratler's-at reduced
rates.
Velvet ribbons of all widths, in
black and sill the new shades, at
Deller's.
Try Rabbits best soap and you
will use no other. Brewer & Pen
hallegon sell it.
Call and take a look at those fine
Reed and Rattan Chairs at A. f
Bishops furniture store.
Brewer & Penhallegon are having
big demand for their scot uncol
ored tea. $1,000 forfeited if mo-
pure. go
Simple justice requires that De
Lands Soda and Saleratus shoulc
be given the leading place in publ,
esteem. 1t has been, and is one o
the greatest health promoters of tn,
age.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-25
toni Rvsd. from last tresk-l
How Watch Cases are Made.

This process Of manufacture was invented
BIZ James Boss, who started in business in
1854, and the methods and tools used in
making these watch cases are covered by
patents. THIS Is Tie oaly 1asoh case made
aader this process. For many years the in
PRODUCTION of these goods was slow, owing
to popular prejudice against plated goods.
but gradually the public learned that the
Jeu1es Boss God UGtcb Cass was not a
chap sOld-srasAed or eleotro-pLased article,
but was made Of genuine gold plates Of
Standard gsality and hiekness. Conscientious
adherence to the determination TO make
the 5est watch case ever put on the market,
and the adoption Of every improvement
suggested. has made the james Boss God
ETatch Gaze the STANDARD. -.u 4szz
In this watch case the parts : /.
most subject to wear-the bon, cToUn, hinges,
thsal5-caseAes, etc, are made Of SOLID GOLD.
s<.s es.t s.z.v Kerzss.s EsteA cse Taetsri Fha
s<EzRa P. sr R..sss.s rl=ssr,ae1
sx.s. Bs-s ..z Ke,s.s.s s.s<h c.ses 1850
10 b e1-fsrrcfl
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-25
LINDEN.

The ladies of the Linden mite So
ciety will give a dime entertainment
and n festival at Treloars hall on
Friday evening, the 18th inst. The
proceeds are for the benefit Of the
NJ. f. and p. NJ. churches.
A rich lead of mineral has been
unearthed on land owned by Tom.
Tregear.
4 letter or paper dropped in the
post-onice at Mineral Pont later than
7 o'clock on Friday morning will
reach Linden on Monday noon of
the next week. Picture it. Think
Of it! Who is to blame?
Brookss comet has disappeared
from the starry armament.
About thirty of Linden's young
men took counsel together on Mon
day night and formed dance club.
Truly this is a progressive age.
Two loads of young people came
out from Mineral Point a week ago
on Friday evening, and in company
with number from this village en-
joyed a very pleasant social party at
the house of Mr.. VIM. Vial. And
on Friday evening boys and girls of
Linden to the number of eighteen or
twenty returned the visit and were
well entertained at the house of Mr..
Edward Prideaux.
The |. 0. 0. f. held a grand pub
lie installation on Friday evening,
January Is, at their hall in this vii
lage. The officers were installed by
District Deputy +. w. Sampson, as
sisted by brothers from Mineral
Point: The following are the Of
ilccrs: