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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-07-31

tomb at Thebes, and reproduced in
Mr.. William Chappells valuable His
tory of Ancient Mus C, represents
party of comely Egyptian ladies about
the time OF Moses, enjo., ,ng some con-
certed music. Three are PLAYING upon
instruments of the guitar or lutte kind,
fourth upon double tibia, while a
fifth appears to be beating time by
clapping her hands. If domestic mu-
sic was customary so far back, why
was the wonderful development of
modern times so long in being brought
aboutp Even the Greeks, with all
their boundless love for and apprecia-
ton for the beautiful, and their power
of its reproduction, cannot be sup
posed to have gone far into the cult
vation of music. Most of their modes
are unsatisfactory to modern ears, and
are not in harmony with cultivated ma
ture. Their use of music seems to have
been to form an accompaniment to or
atory and to furnish rhythmical tunes
for dancing With their voices they
seem to have been inclined at times to
indulge in mass of sound rather
than music properly so called, if we
consider Plutarch's warning to his dis
ciples against indulging in too violent
vociferation, for fear of such calami-
tous consequences as rupture and con-
vulsions. The student then, as at the
present day, apparently took upon
himself to make all the noise he could
against the advice of his instructors
"Porson, the Greek historian, fur
ther illustrates the tendency of classi-
cal musicians to substitute noise for mu-
sic by pointing to several antique Gre
clan bds rel,efs in the temples in which
the wind instrument players are all
represented as wearing chin cloths or
bandages tightly tied round the cheeks
and brought under the chin to prevent
the performers bursting asunder their
cheeks.
"Another cause for the development
of singing in Italy was the necessity
for finding the best singers for the pa
pal service, in which females were not
permitted to take part. Boys were
employed as in our own cathedrals,
and counter-tenors, or falsetto singers,
chiefly Spaniards. But as solo-singing
increased in Importance. the counter
tenors no doubt began to realize the
fact that by cuhivating the falsetto
they were running their more robust
registers, and the fact became more
and more patent that as soon as boy
was beginning to acquire some cultva-
ton of taste his voice left him. This
led to the custom of preventing break
ing by artificial means. At not very
remote time no females were permit
ted to appear on the stage at Rome in
any entertainment, operate, dramat-
ic, or chorographic, the singing parts
being filled by the best-looking artif-
cial soprani and contralti that could
be found"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-07-31
Origin Of Musical Sounds.
Groves Dictionary Of Music.

Groves Dictionary OF Music
1.-THE stages in the rise of music have
been as follows: First, natures instru-
ments-the cleft in the rock, the hole
in the cabin, the distant triokling wa
ter, or the wind blowing into reed
then the imitation of these sounds by
the voice, followed by the imitation of
these and the voice by artificial instru-
ments. Again, the increased accuracy
of artificial instruments initiated by
the voice; and finally, the power of ex-
preston of the voice initiated by the
instruments, vocal and instrumental
music aiding each other.
..An idea of what remote nations
may have dono in the way OF music
can only be gathered from representa-
tions of instruments and obscure rec
ords of the various periods, and these
indications are naturally too vague for
any precise estimate to be formed, but
there is no reason to imagine that it
reached high point of development
with them. A painting on plaster in
the British museum, taken from a
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-07-31
A Cat that Picks Apples.


Mr.. George Baldwin, of Waterbury,
has several apple and pear trees, and
last fall his cat awoke to the fact that
these trees bore fruit which his mas
ter's family liked to eat. One day in
October the cats owner was surprised
by the actions of his pet. The animal
was walking slowly about one of the
trees, stopping every minute or two to
gaze up at the apples on the boughs.
After completing its tour of inspection,
the cat climbed the tree and slowly
made its way out on a limb to what
was probably the ripest and largest
apple of the several bushels of fruit on
the tree. When it reached its goal,
the animal made several attempts to
break the stem with its teeth, and
finally succeeded. 1t had taken care
to bite off bit of the stem long
enough to be securely held, and, with
its prize in its mouth, the cat began its
descent. Once on the ground, the ap-
pie was carried to the porch and laid
by the side of the door opening into
the house. The exploit was frequent
ly repeated by Mr.. Baldwin's sagac-
ious puss, and the side of the porch
was usually lined with apples.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-07-31
Skating Girls, Beware.
Albany, N. Y, Special.

Albany, N. u, Special
Mr.. Murphy's skating rink bill was
considered by the senate this afternoon
and evening. 1t provides that during
school hours children shall not be al
lowed to visit rinks unless attended by
parents or guardians; that children un-
der sixteen years of age unattended
shall not be allowed in Kinks after nine
o'clock in the evening, and that chill
dren shall not be allowed to give skat-
ing exhibitions. When it was consid
cred yesterday it was made to apply to
cities of the state having not less than
sixty thousand inhabitants. Murphy
read letter from Elbridge T. Gerry
and others in support of the bill.
1T is one of fhe best bills of the sea-
son, as it restricts a growing vice. 1t
should be applied to all the cities of
the state" said Senator Daggett.
1T will conduce more to the welfare
of the common schools than any meas
nre of the session." remarked Senator
Robinson.
at is similar to the old blue laws
which it took hundred years to throw
off," was the opinion of Senator Titus.
at is good bill. In my district
there is one of these rinks which is lit
tie better than recruiting place for
evil houses. / know of ten happy
homes which have been ruined" COM
nented Senator Cullen.
"Cullen only speaks for New York.
Skating rinks outside of that city are
great moral agents. They have weak
ened the influence of the saloon, the
theatre and other demoralizing amuse-
ments," answered Mr.. Titus.
'The saloons are the only ones who
of skating rinks, because
young men who used to spend their
and quarters at the bar-rooms
now spend them at the Kinks with their
sisters and cousins and neighbors'
interposed Mr.. Low.
"In Syracuse skating rinks are an
injury to the morals Of children.
Flirting and coquetry and similar
Establishments are practiced there.
Skaters put their arms around one an
other in WAYS that are demoralizing,
said Mr.. Mccarthy.
At this point the senate took recess
until evening. At the evening session
the consideration of the skating rink
bill was laid over till tomorrow, at the
request of its introducer, Senator Muir
ply. Its passage in the senate is con-
,eded.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-07-31

The cattle industry of the northwest,
St. Paul paper remarks, is still in its
infancy, not being ten years old. A
vast extent of country is yet untenant-
ed save by wild animals, and the 81
900, 900 acres of Indian reservation in
Montana must also be deducted from
the available grazing ground, so that
the country has only begun to be set
tied. Montana has little over 1,000,-
900 head of beef cattle at present. and
Is capable of supporting 100000
head.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-07-31

A teacher in one Of the Sunday
schools was lecturing class of little
girls on the influence of pious instruc-
lions in the formation of youthful
character. "Ah, Miss Caroline, said
he to one of the class, "what do you
think you would have been without
your good father and pious motherP"
sI suppose SIR" answered Miss Caro-
line, ii should have been an orphan"
Patience is not passive, on the con-
trary, it is decidedly active-ay, more,
concentrated strength.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-07-31
Everybody Took Hook.


Exchange.
They did not often give dinner par
ties, and never gave large one; but
at the little reunions to which they
did invite their friends they liked ey-
erything the best. So, on the after
noon of one of their choice little feasts
the host summoned his boy-in- buttons,
and said: "Now, John, you must be
very careful how you hand round the
wine" Eyes, SIR" These bottles
with the black seals are the best, and
these with the red seal the inferior
sherry. The best sherry is for after
dinner; the inferior sherry you will
hand around with the hook after soup.
You UNDERSTANDINGS and inferior
sherry after soupP' Eyes, sir, per-
fectly," said the boy-in-buttons. And
the evening came, and the guests
came, and everything was progressing
admirably till the boy went
round the table asking OF
every guest: "Hock or inferior sher-
ryP" Everybody took hook.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-07-31

4 Will furnish plans and specifications, and
will take contracts in all parts Of Ada county
will build any manner of house, and furnish
material or not.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-07-31

WATER for sale or lease in any quantity
desired and on liberal terms We own some
OF the most valuable water rights and canals
in Idaho and have unequalled facilities for
furnishing water for power, irrigation or do
nestle use within . reasonable distance Of our
|toyn sites-
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-07-31

LANDS for sale or lease in tracts Of from 10
10 1000 acres. All adjacent to the above town
fertility, ease Of irrigation and wLis range ef
productions.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-07-31
CAPITAL STOCK, s5oo,ooo.

LOTS for sale in HALEY, shoshone, Mountain
Home, Caldwell and Payette at from $25 to
nducemcnts to those who viii make valuable
improvements.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-07-31

SPECIAL INDUCEMENTs.-ws are here
lie,inr We viii reap our share Of the benefits
to accruc) and to that end are ready to ex.
teDd any reasonable assistance or inducements
toYnterest capital and labor with us. When
you come To idaho call at one Of our ofices fos
valuable information, or address US at either
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-07-31

Wit is a merchandise that is sold but
can never be bought.
Gentle manners in lady are worth
all the beauty that was ever seen
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-07-31

"A. CALDWELL President
kROBERT E. STRAHORN. N..............
....... Vice-Pres and Gen'1 Manager
.. B. JONES. ........................Tr Treasurer
HUGH G. WALLACE. Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Prof. William Winston Valentine the
philol"eist. died ,etarday morning ~ R'ch-
mond, after IN Illness OF bhre;. weeks. !:o'a
overwork. He was froinef :! TIE *'hlp-
tor.
CF. Juanston's news store nu Main stree =,
Rich III oud, was robbed on Monday l.:gtL
Of uumt,~r u g"!d !.e.-, !:rur'i~. I. ,.
fractional II i..., II ,:iain",l r':". '"':'p'r
coins and "A ru;uirr Of other articles.
General Manager G. ". Smith, o! the
Chesapeake aud Ohio Railroad, Who WAS
recently elected commissioned Of the lia"s
continental pool Of lines, has declined mat
position, and has given notice to that effect.
The committee of the House Of Delegates
appointed to investigate affairs i'll the Audi
tors Office bave prepared circular teller
to be addressed to clerks uf courts who have
failed to respond to the inlcrr"gatorles sent
out some time since There Is no reason 10
doubt that the defAca,ion will amount 10
somewhere ahnut 100000. The exact
amount will net be known, if ever, until
after the lands delinquent for State taxes
are sold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18
LOCAL BREVITIES.
r. slight snow last night.

Another slight snow last night.
Richard Hall, an escaped member OF the
chain gang, was captured in Washington
and sent back TO this city yesterday.
Mr.. G. w. Adams, one Of the most promi-
nsnt merchants of Middleburg, was stricken
with paralysis on Friday last. but his con-
dition he's since improved.
The musical entertainment given at the
lecture room Of Christ Church last night,
was largely attended and a pleasant evening
was spent by all present.
The alarm of fire about o'clock this
evening was caused by the partial burning
of the roof of a frame house on Patrick
street, opposite Grace church.
Mrs. Thomas U. Dudley, wife of Bishop
Dudley of Kentucky, was guest at the
Braddock House to-day. She is on her
way to her home in Louisville.
Farewell to opera and to ball,
Reception and to morning call;
Hail to ashes, sackcloth, prayers,
TO sewing circles, orphan fairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Mardi Gras was celebrated in New Orleans
by grand masked ball last night at the
Academy Of Music. The attendance was
large.
It is stated that Henry Burton, under
arrest rs an accomplice of James Cunning
ham for causing the explosion at the Tower
of London. is about to turn informer.
Two lighters loaded with cotton in New
York harbor took fire yesterday, and for
time several steamships were in danger.
The fire, however, was prevented from
spreading. Loss $4,000.
Abdul Kerim says that Ell Mahd has 49,
900 good fighting men. The commander
Of Metemneh having asked the Mahdi for
guns and ammunition, as he is unable to
fight the English with spears, the Mahdi
replied to his request: Don't fight. Wait
awhile and will come and destroy the in
6dels."
The troubles between the English Free
Masons aud the Grand Orient of France
continue. The Prince of Wales, replying
to recent letter of the French grand mas.
ter, says: English Masons have always
held to the belief that God is the first and
great landmark Of genuine free-masonry.
Without such belief nobody can rightly
claim to inherit the traditions of true free
masonry" It is expected that the Grand
Orient will convene meeting in London,
in order to explain the attitude Of the
Orient which Intended TO allow the fullest
liberty of conscience.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18

FINED.-The proprietor of the Leland
Opera Company was arrested in Norfolk
on Monday on capias sworn out by
two members Of his company, charging that
he had not paid them their salary. He was
taken before Justice Todd and fined for
smoking in court, but Mr.. Leland refused to
pay two of the male members of his COM
pany, stating that he had fined them IS
each for being drunk. The company has
disbanded and some Of them are making it
lively fer the manager, whose real name is
Dewitt The Leland Opera Company be-
gan their career in this city about three
months ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18

THE RIVER continues frozen as far as the
eye can reach both up and down, with but
little chance of resumption of navigation.
The ice becomes heavier every day, and as
none of the steamers are running, it will re-
qnire long warm time or warm rain TO
start it running. The managers of the
Washington ferry are anxious to have that
route opened by Saturday to catch the
travel which will be heavy on the occasion
of the dedication of the monument, and
with that object started one of their boats
to-day to open the channel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18

POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was cloudy
with snow about twelve night, There were
ten dodgers and one prisoner at the station
house. The only case for trial at the May
or's office this morning was that of Ben.
Hughes. colored, arrested by Lieut.. Smith,
charged with stealing goods from the store
of Mr.. j. E. Tackett. The case was con-
linued. Will am Moore, who was arrested
GU the same charge. was honorably acquit-
ted, 1t having been shown in the most salts
factory way that he was entirely innocent
of tho charge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18

MAERIAGE-St Mary's church was
crowded yesterday evening by the friends
aad relatives of the bride and groom, to
witness the marriage of Mr.. George Bowers
and Miss Mamie Donnelly, daughter of Mr..
John Donnelly, of,his city, which took place
there, Rev. Father O'Kane officiating. At
ter the ceremony a reception was held at
the brides home which was largely attended
and later in the evening Mr.. and Mrs. Bow
ers left for northern trip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18

THE C. s O. CANAL Enthusiastically
Gamhrill, Of the Cheasa peake and Ohio
Canal, says that the ordinary repairs on the
caua are heng pushed with energy, snd
that the canal will be ready for navigation
by March 18th at the farthest, The reduc-
ton of tolls, be says, is met with satisfac-
ton, and brisk season is predicted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18

The UNION MEETINGS now being held
Nightly in the Second Presbyterian Church
are we'll attended, and the discourses de-
livered are listened to with marked atten-
tou The halfpast four p. M. meetings
are also we'll attended, and much interest
is manifested. Services tonight at halt
past seven o'clock. A cordial invitation IS
extended to all
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18

clay thy sweet hands in mine, and trust
in me-" he said, but she only remarked that
she had neuralgia and must hold her head
then he bought her bottle OF Salvation Oil
for twenty-five cents. Now he holds her
sweet hands by the hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18
MONETARY I'D CCMM.1sERGIbL.

NEW YORK, Feb. ISL a. m.-iIhc stock mar
ket opened this morning u per cent higher for
Union Pacific and Western Union and "a for
Northern Pacific preferred. During the first half
hour decline of u to "a per cent, except Union
Pacific, which fell d per cent, which was follow
ed by a recovery of the lost ground except for
Union Pacific which continued weak at the low
est price OF tho IN orning
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18

SPRING HATs.-Knowine that spring is
rapidly approaching, Notwithstanding the
Continued cold weather, and wishing to
supply all those who wish to be in the fash
lon 10, on the occasion of the dedication of the
washington monument and the Inaugural
n no procession, Mr.. C. w. Howell, No. 100
1hlng street, has received full stock of the
latest styles in spring hats, which he is sell.
lug at very low prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18

PERSONAL Hon. W. K. Meade, of Ari-
zopa, is visiting friends in this city. In rec
ognilion of tho services rendered Governor
Cleveland at the Chicago convention, many
of the most prominent democrats of Arizona
are ur.in. Mr.. Meade for Governor of that
Territor>
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18

The BEGINNING OF LENT.-Ash Wednes-
day, the beginning of Lent, has arrived
and during the next forty days all who are
inclined to religiously observe the holy sea
son must deny themselves worldly pleas
ures, and devote their attention for the
time being to fasting and prayer. Sociables,
parties, balls and weddings will not be of
daily occurrence during Lent; in fact, they
will be very infrequent. The few reunions
of this kind that do take place will not he
very largely attended. 1t is true that the
holy season is strictly observed only by the
Catholics and Episcopalians, aud in meas
ure by the Lutherans but rs the younger
people of these denominations are among
the most regular attendants at social at
fairs where dancing is INDUCED in, their alb
sence will lead to discontinuance of such
entertainments until after Easter. The
regulations of the Catholic Church for Lent
are much strcter than those of any
other; besides, they are obligatory, while
in other denominations they are voluntary.
The circular letter of Archbishop Gibbons,
published yesterday, on the contrary, strict
" prohibits the eating of more than one
meal each day, except ON Sunday, and then
not until noon. The holy season will eud
on Easter Sunday, which occurs on April 8.
In the Episcopal churches in this city spe-
cial services were held to-day, while in the
Catholic Church the priest sprinkled the
forebeads of the people with palm ashes, re-
citing at the same time, Remember, man,
that thou art dust, and iuto dust thou shalt
return -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18

Salvation OH is the greatest cure on earth
ior pain. This invaluable liniment routs
and hanlshes all bodily pain instantly, and
costs only twenty-five cents bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18
AlfsaEiIGga Razettf
-
WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY IS.
LOCAL MATTERS.

For the Middle Atlantic States fair weather i'll
tn. interior, clearing weather on the coast, winds
shifting to north and west s.ighGly colder in
southern aud central portions, slight rise in tenn
perature in extreme northern portion. Slightly
colder fair weather is indicated for tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18
A RuRGLAR IN CLovER Mr.. FielderaC.

A BURGLAR IN CLOVER Mr.. FielderaC
Slinglutf, 128 ST. Paul street, Baltimore,
had visitor early Monday morning whose
call had not neen expected. The american
says:
The family retired about II o'clock, and
I'D to that hour only members oil the house
hold had been provided Tor. The call came
later. as the state of things revealed by the
morning light showed. The dining-room
window near Read street the house Is IL
corner one) was found raised about a foot,
and on the table was an old knife without
\ handle. That was the ouly part of his
.kil the visitor left. The floor was streWu
with papers, which proved to be the prop
er,v of Mr.. Siugluil's son, who was sleep.
Ing sounGily in the third story ballroom
while his papers were undergoing examlHa'
ton. The receptacles for the glassware,
plated siverware and other things used on
the table had been opened, the contents ex-
amiued, and not proving very valuable and
little heavy, were left. Some small ar
ticles of real silver were appropriated. The
thief was nicely selective. He made his
way from the diniug.room to the second
floor, and fuding there brilliant light,
moved softly to the third foc-, opened
Young Mr.. SingIutl''s door, went iuto every
drawer Ill ulo kNhASh WV aoS INV
easily and helped himself TO all the under
clothing he wanted, suit of clothes and
gold watch and chain. Mr.. Slingluil slept
on without disturbing his operations He
went back to the dining-room, taking two
of Mr. Slinglut1's overcoats from the hall
on his way, aud thence into the paror. He
found here some beautiful tides, which he
examined and then threw on the floor. By
warm stove in the dining-room he chang
ed bis clothes from his skin out. His old
suit was left behind The socks were very
bad, having long ago passed their stage OF
usefulness. He warmed himself WELL but.
toned up his new overcoat, got out Of the
window into the porch, and thence over
the fence the way he came. Everything
was done quietly and in order, as becometl,
discreet burglar. The whole loss will
reach 5000. The silver was marked with
Mr.. Slipgluff's name. The visitor knew
the house we'll. The police were called in
and looked at the diningroom in silence.
They know not the whereabouts of the
thief to this day."
Mr.. Slingluff is we'll known here, having
married an Alexandria lady-a daughter OF
the late Reuben Johnston.