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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-02
Grand Larceny By Petty Ofiicials.

The latest estimate Of the amount
of Indiana township trustees fraudu.
lent issues of certificates is something
over million dollars. There does
not appear to be in the laws of the
State any restraint but their own
modesty upon the steslings Of these
officials. II the object of the law.
makers had been to invite robbery
and remove every obstacle in its way,
human ingenuity could scarcely have
devised anything more effective thar,
this product Of the inspired idiocy Of
the Hoosier Solons. Those of the
officers thus clothed with unlimited
power to steal who lately emigrated
to Canada must have, as they count
over their modest gains, something
Of the feeling which prompted Give,
the conqueror OF India, to exclaim,
"When remember my opportunities,
| am amazed at my own forbearance.
One of the fugitives, it is reported,
gave one day, just before his depart
ure, to the pleasing and profitable
task of signing fraudulent certificates,
with which all accessible markets are
now flooded. Why lie did not keep
it up for week, instead OF stopping
at the end Of a day, is a puzzling
question which only he can answer.
The development Of these frauds
should convince all sane persons OF
the necessity Of improvement in the
laws relating to the tax-levying and
money-expending powers of municipal
and school officers. The lesson is Of
value, not only to Indiana, but to ev.
cry State in which power to take
money out Of the peoples pockets is
vested in the petty officials of the
multitude of public corporations.
Probably half the revenues thus col.
lected from taxpayers is consumed in
the maintenance of useless and cum
bersome officialism. The people are
taxed to pay the officials for taxing
them. A more centralized and eco.
nomical system, with better secured
responsibility, and the closest restrain,
upon that official discretion which
may at any moment become the cover
for theft, is obviously needed. Nc
necessary function Of county, town.
ship or school officers need be Grip
pied by the institution of such guards
Ne would render successful official dis
honesty impossible. --Chicago Sun.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-02
THE PURvIANCE MIDDLE.
IL originated At Spiri,ualistic Seauces.
wn"re MRS. Prrviance Kissed a we'll.
known hummer for Christ,s Sake.

ne furv'ance expose in yester
days ZINES has recalled to mind the
TACT that, some months ago, and for a
couple OF years previously, there was
IN this city a small coterie of probably
10 persons who believed, or pretended
to believe, in Spiritualism. They were
mostly from Kansas, and met at the
house of Judge Purviance, which was
then just above the old Fuld postof.
fee.
This "circle" would meet once a
week, and have a "seance." Mrs.
furv'ance was sometimes the "medi-
um, and at other times Mr.. Long
was This Long was hanger-on of
low dives who could bang the piano.
Being too lazy to work, he would
guerrilla checks, seldom had cent,
was very shabbily dressed, and an in
veterate opium-smoker. When Mrs.
Purvlance went in a s'trance," she
would "invoke" or "evoke" the spirits
OF departed relatives at will, and re
peat messages" from them aloud OF
in confidence. She used to receive
messages for Long which she would
whisper in his ear, and she frequently
kissed him, at such times, in the pres.
ence OF the whole "circle," for Christ's
sake, as she expressed herself showed
by the "spirits'' to do.
Judge Purviance was a regular at
tendant at such seances. and saw the
whole performance. At first he did
not seem to think much OF the matter
but as the kisses seemed to be give,,
with increased JUNCTION, he began to
look upon the business as rather mo.
notonous, and he expostulated with
his wife about it. This caused no,
words, and the sequel is known.
Mrs. Purvlance is of a very good
and en'inently respectable Illinois
family, and her former friends from
Kansas were panied to learn of he,
actions in applying for divorce. Thi.
was no more than they expected, how
ever, as most of them ''cut" her &C
quaintance when she failed to carry
out the intentions of her husband b,
selling out the possessory right te
their ranch, and following him East
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-02
A 90 Months Term Ahead.

Hon. A. L. Richardson, Clerk of
the Second Judicial District Court, Jar
rived this morning. He says that the
calendar for the coming term is by
long odds the largest ever seen in
Idaho; but that Judge Broderick
comes with the determination to clear
it, if possible. The term will proba-
bly last until the 14th of December
y months and if the lawyers second
the efforts of the Judge and Clerk the
calendar may be cleared.
Judge Broderick will probably reach
here to morrow.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-02
An Important Discovery.

The most important Discovery is
that which brings the most good to
the greatest number. DR.. Kings
New Discovery Tor Consumption,
Coughs, and Colds, will preserve the
health and save life, and is priceless
boon to the afflicted. Not only does
it positively cure Consumption, but
Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma,
Hoarseness, and all affections of the
Throat, Chest, and Lungs, yield at
once to its wonderful! curati> Q powers.
If you doubt this, get Trial Bottle
Free at J. J. Tracy's Drug Store.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-02
The Dauce Tonight,

All who can should attend the
dance in the Theater, this evening for
the benefit of Professor Delius. This
gentleman has never yet failed to re-
spond when appealed to in behalf of
any worthy object, aud he therefore
deserves some recognition. Besides,
the music will be by the full Delius
orchestra, and will therefore be hard
to beat.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-02

city, Oregon, where he has purchased
haii-'nterest IN a herd of cattle. hut
sun s Keeps longing eye on Wood
f''ver' whose mines, he saws, will
never be "worked tor, at least
not for many generations vet un.
born. VIZ
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-02
"'Ere's Yer Fresh Roasted Peanuts ,,

"'Ere's Yer Fresh Roasted Peanuts"
This cry, so familiar to city urchins,
was heard for the first time in HALEY
to-day, Walter Cooper, the candy man
ufacturer, having imported furnace
from the East and started it a.going
opposite his store. 1t is to be hoped
that this new "enterprise" will pay so
that Mr.. Cooper may be encouraged
to give us its winter twin. business and
cry, to- wit: "'Ere's yer nice mutting
pies, smokin' 'ot." o1tlw
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-02

1t has been discovered that heaps
of unripe rice soon undergo process
of fermentation which is said to give
the grain delicious flavor.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-02
A Splendid Line Of Sportsmen's Articles.

Fishing tackle, split bamboo rods,
flies, hooks, cheap rods, Spaldlng's
famous League base balls and bats,
fixed ammunition, powder shot, and
Wincheste, and Marlin rifles, ETC.,
etc at Coffin Bros. hardware store.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-02

SHILOH'S VITALlZER is what
YOU need for Consumption, Loss of
Appetite, Dizziness, and all symp-
toms of Dyspepsia. Price 10 and IS
cents per bottle. For sale at Tracy's.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-02
GROUP. WHOOPING COUGH
and Bronchitis Immediately relieved
by Shlloh's Cure. For sale at Tracy's.
A Card.

To all who are suffering from errols
and indiscretions of youth, nervous
weakness, early decay, loss of man
hood, &C.: will send a receipt tina,
will cure you FREE OF CHARGE.
This great remedy was discovered by
missionary in South America. Send
self-addressed envelop to Rev. 10.
sEPB I INMAN, Station D, New
York. a23yldw
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-02
Closing Out f.!

A $4,000 stock of diamonds,
watches and jewelry must be closed
out at once ! Great bargains for
cash! K. II. HENDRICK,
The HALEY Jeweler.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-02

For lame back, side or chest, use
Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price 25
cents. For sale at Tracy's.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-02

CATARRH CURED, health and
sweet breath secured, by Shiloh's
Catarrh Remedy. Price so cents.
Nazel Injector free. For sale at
Tracv's Drug Store.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-02

London is to have an international
cookery and food exhibition in De-
cember Of this year.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-02

THAT HACKING COUGH can
be SO quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure.
We guarantee it. For sale at Tracv's.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-02

SHILOH'S COUGH and Con-
Cure is sold by us on a
guarantee. 1t cures Consumption.
For sale at Tracy's Drug Store.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-02

WILL YOU SUFFER with Dvs.
pepsia and Liver Complaint? Shloh's
Vitalizer is guaranteed to cure you.
For sale at Tracy's Drug Store,
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-02

By the piece, y and Is cents each.
In lots of 100, one-half of above prices.
THEY ARE THE BEST BLANKS.
All of the above are generally pro.
nounced the best on the Pacific slope
and coast. They are well printed, on
extra-th'ck paper, and gotten up so as
to require the least possible writing.
They are specially adapted to Alturas
county, and cost less to record than
any other blanks of the same nature.
Parties ordering by mail should
add / and J cent per blank, for post.
age.
All orders should he addressed to
T. E. PICOTTE,
HALEY. Idaho.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-02
HALEY POstOmce.

o~ersl Delivery and Call Boxes open from 1880
m. ua4il $50 p. m. Sundays, from 73O to 10 ..
m. and 10 a.30 ,. m.
Names order and Registry Department open
.-.n, 4 4. M until p. m. No Money Order or
Reaistrg business transacted on Sunday.
H, z. BURKHART, Postmaster.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-02
Blanks! Blanks! Blanks!

The following blank forms are for
sale, for cash only, at the TINES Office:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-13
Betrayed by . Pet Dog.

A telegram from Chicago says: My
husband Is not in the city" said Mrs.
II. T. lIelchur. a. she barred the en-
trance of two detectives to the family
residence. COS Hubbard street, at |
O'Clock this morning. Wen take a
look through the house." said the OH
GERS. and after a thorough examination
of the premises they were about to
depart when little pet dog belonging
to the lady made spring from her
arms and ran under lounge in the
parlor with a joyous bark Of recogni-
tion.
"Get out Hist 7" said low voice
that seemed TO come up from the cellar.
Did the dog was the next ex-
preston which greeted the ears Of the
officers, and upon reaching down and
cropping about under the lounge they
felt bare foot, and soon hauled out .
fall-grown man. ltproyed to be II. L
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-13
Concerning the New Operetta by Mr.
Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan.

A London special says The name Of
the new Gilbert and Sullivan opera
which is about to be made public is
.. The MiAado: or, The Tom of Ttipi. 9"
This title deserts the magical eight let
tiers made prominent by every other
title a, well as the lucky letter +.
Mr.. Gro,smith will play the part of
the Lord high eNecutoner. Mr.. Dun
>ard Lcly will appear as his long lost
son Mr.. Rutland harrington as a ia
panesc nobleman. who is a pluraliSt
politician. holding all the fat ocilieS,
and Mr.. Temple as the Mikado. Miss
Ieonora Braham plays the enforced
E0Bcee of the cXecutioner.
The Mikado is in love with her. His
son has disappeared in the disguise of "A
troubadour because lac was ordered to
marry Miss Brandram. an elderly spin
Ster at court. lie meditatc> suicide.
and is apparently beheadcd. Finally
the plurali>t oihce-holder signs mum
her of documents allowing him to return
TO life and marry Miss Braham. The
Mikado acknowledges him. and Ma.
GroSsmith marrieS Miss Brandram.
The plot is tull Of laughable con-
fusion. and hit, at English abuses and
humbugs under Japanese license. Miss
Jessie Bond sa> fine part. There is
sweet trio between her. Miss Braham,
and Miss Brandram. There i much
original treatment both IN the lihretto
and the music with japanese scenes.
dresses. and a ballet. The piece will
be produced next Saturday night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-13
were fined for keeping dogs without
taking out medals.
Il. T. Reynolds, drunk. Fined $3.50.
TIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Rssuiar Monthly Meeiina--Ths BasInsss-
Prospect Here.


The regular monthly meeting Of the
Board Of Directors Of the Chamber OF
Commerce was held yesterday evening.
Present, r. Z. Blankenship (presidentl,
Thomas Potts (yice-prcsident), James
II. Blair. Charles NJ. Branch. George
l.. Christian, John 5. Elicit. George
Gibson, Jr.. f. o. Noting, George p.
Stacy, and r. F. Williams.
Mr.. Orin l.. COttrell was elected a
member of the Board OF Directors of
the Chamber in place Of W. ID. Kyle,
Esq. declined.
a communication was received from
Hon. ". f. Chandler, Secretary of the
Navy under Mr.. Arthur's admlnistra-
ton, and written before he went ont of
office. acknowledging the receipt Of the
Chambers memorial in reference
TO the appointment Of a commission
TO report upon the suitability of Rich
mond as a naval station, &c. Mr..
Chandler spoke encouragingly on the
subject, and recommended that the
subject he brought to the attention OF
Congress in December. The secretary
of the Board was directed to acknow-
ledge the letter and return thanks.
The thanks Of the Board were voted
the Old Dominion Steamship Company
for handsome picture of one of their
ships, which they have presented to the
Chamber through their agents. Messrs.
George W. Allen & Co.
The business situation was mtOr-
mally discussed by the members. While
it was not claimed that there has yet
been very much Improvement the gene
raj view was that in the next thirty
days there would be a marked activity
in business circles. The stemmery o.
the Kinney Tobacco Company-to be
probably the finest building in the
city-and the prospect Of union de
pot on the site of the Public warehouse
were looked upon as prominent among
promising indications Of the future o
the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-13
Rricfs and Personals.

There are probably three hundred
men hoping to secure appointments IN
the post-otiice here when the Demo
cratic postmaster j. appointed.
Professor Ford will give recitation'
at Lcish-Street Baptist church tonight.
The brig Brtish) Charlie, duncan,
40 tons. Captain Neil Campbell.
cleared yesterday for Rio Grande do
sui or PclotaS. Brazil. with 1000 bar
rcls flour. valued at s.. 400, shipped by
the GalIego Mill, Manufacturing Com
pany.
The following Baltimore business
men were in the city Yesterday. having
come here by invitation Of the Cedar
Works Company toIiSit their extensive
new plant below Rockets MeS>rS. !.
". Lord. p. l.. Lord. ". c. Tottle. f..
Robinson. J. :. Johnson, j. :. Hop
AinS. and G.. +. WySham, agent. Sew
cral Of the gentlemen were accompanied
by ladies. Superintendent Parrish had
lunch for the party at the works.
A few days ago Joseph Coghlan. a
son Of the late Captain p. g. Coghlan.
fell off a building on Church Hill and
broke an arm and one leg and RIB.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-13
CITY AND SUBURBAN.
TIE ROCKBRIDGE ALUM.
Decision Of the supreme Court OF Appeals.
Which Gives James 4. Frazier About s7o,-


which Gives James 4. Frazier About s7o,-
0oO.
In the Court OF Appeals yesterday
Judge Lewis delivering the opinion
the case Of Frazier rs. lIendren, trus-
tee, and others, was decided, on appeal
from DEGREES of the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta county. This settles a litigation
which has been pending in the courts
for many years, and which has excited
more than ordinary interest among
members Of the legal profession. The
following questions were decided
!. That {. r. Mason was merely
nominal purchaser Of the Rockbridge
Alum Springs property at the sale
thereof in June, 1850, and is therefore
not liable in any aspect Of the case to
any Of the parties TO the suit.
Q. That the vendors lien in favor Of
Campbell's estate was waived and ex-
tinguished by the acceptance in dis
charge of the lien Of the iirst-mortgage
bonds OF the Rockbridge Alum Springs
Company.
3. That the liens of John L. Ran
dolph, 0rSon Adams. receiver, and
others, were lost by their acceptance Of
the stock and bonds Of the company in
satisfaction thereof.
4. That III default of the payment by
the company Of the lien decreed in
favor of James A. Frazier, the pro-
perty to he resold to pay the same.
:. That the judgments recovered
against James A. Frazier. and William
Frazier as his surety, known as the
Hcndren judgments. and which now
enare to the benefit of the Rockbridgc
Alum Springs Company, were properly
allowed by the Circuit Court aS equita-
bic offsets to the lien in favor of James
A. Frazier; and
o.. That the decree on the former ap-
peal, imposing costs on the appellees
generally, many of whom were not
contesting the claims Of the appellant,
must be corrected 50 as to decree the
costs against the appellees. William
Frazier, and Hendrcn. trustee.
The decree of the Circuit Court was
accordingly affirmed.
Judge Lacy diSsented.
Judge Hinton did not SIT in this case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-13
MISSING PAPERS FOUND.
Reports OF Clerks aud Notnr,cS-3Id Ch'ck'
KeSurrccted.

Reports of Clerks aud Notnrics-3ld 'h'cks
Resurrccted.
Yesterday morning IT was discovered
in the Auditors office that many of the
missing reports Of clerks of county
courts and reports of notarleS public
had been laid away in an old press by
some one whose duty it was in former
years to file away old papers. Returns
from banks of the State for many years
were also found. and the Auditor will
be enabled to ascertain the assessments
made for several years and the banks
which now appear to be in default. The
settlement Of the accounts Of some oi
the clerks will be facilitated by this
find. although the arrangement Of the
papers will take several days.
Two checks of the Planters Bank 0
Farm,ille in settlement of their tax tol
1870. drawn on McSsrS. W, Il. lsaac'
4 Co.. have been found by Mr.. Craig
the accountant of the committee. The
bank officers claim a settlement o
these checks upon a basis of dividends
declared by MessrS. lSaacN X Co. wheI
thcv failed. This settlement will b,
doubtless acceptable a. soon as the
rate of dividend Is fixed.
4 check Of the Citizens Bank o
Norfolk for $3.50 has been found. j
wa, drawn March ,. 1870, given II
payment of the tax for that year. which
was returned to the cashier Of the bank
as he exhibited duplicate OF SalC
check paid in New York june ,, 1871
This check. however, was not credited
TO the bank for the taN Of that or any
succeeding year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-13
BURNED FAR OUT TO SEA.
Escape or the Officers and Crew Of the
Henry kniaht.
Now York Times

The steamship City Of Washington, Of
the Alexandra Line, which arrived yes
terday from Havana, brought as pas
sengers Chief-0fficer Blomen and seven
of the crew Of the bark Henry Knight,
which was burned at sea on March 4th.
The Henry Knight left Pensacola for
Montevideo with cargo of lumber on
February 10th. The vessel was CON-
manded by Captain j. W. Pendleton,
who had under him crew of nine men.
including his son. At about o'clock
on the morning of March 4th the bark
was about twenty-five miles north
northeast Of the Salt-Key light. Cap
tain Pendleton then went on deck to
speak with Mr.. Blomen, who was in
charge Of the watch. Fifteen minutes
later he observed smoke pouring mp
the cabin companionway. He at
tempted to 20 down into the cabin, but
was driven back by smoke and flames.
A small kerosene lamp. which he had
left burning in his stateroom. had
probably either exploded or upset.
The flames had caught the partition
which separated the captains state
room from the lazarete. where was
stored quantity Of kerosene and
paint. Before any attempt could be
made to cxtngulsh the flames they
had reached the wheel, which had to be
4 4 l.. al
The vessel now swung around before
the wind. and the fire, which had com
plete control aft, filled the decks with
smoke. The men attempted to lower
the boats, but they found themselves in
great danger Of being suilocated. until
they succeeded in bringing the bark up
to the wind. Then they lowered their
three boats and placed three days pro-
visions in the two larger ones. The
captain'S watch got into one of the pro-
yisioned boats and the chief officers into
the other. At about , O'Clock, or
three quarters of an hour after the fire
broke out. the boats pushed away from
the burning vessel. The third boat
was taken in tow by the Captain 5 boat.
Fortunately. the sea was smooth at the
time. The boats kept near the burn
ing wreck in the hope that il would at
tract some passing vessel. The chief
officer remembered that he had left the
cat. which was fayorite Of his. on
board. He returned to the burning
vessel and called to the cat, but the
unfortunate animal did not respond. and
had to be left TO its fate.
The crew remained in their boats and
watched the flames. which enyelOpcd
the bark and illuminated the sky in all
directions. until daylight. They then
observed a schooner approaching them.
This vessel proved 30 be the Eddie
Iuck. bound from Philadelphia for
Havana. She hove to us as soon aS she
observed the boats, and the knight screw
went on board of her. and soon left the
burning wreck behind. They were treated
with great kindness on board the
schooner. which landed them at la
yana on March 9Th. They applied to
the American Consul. who sent the CHIEF
officer and seven others OF to this port
by the City of Washington. captain
Pcndlcton and his son We're To come on
by the next steamer.
The burned bark measured lSS tons.
and was built in 1870 at Camden. Me-.
where her namesake and owner resides
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-13
Rev. Joseph Cock su Parties North
and South.

BosToy. March 9.-Rey. Joseph
Cook delivered himself Of the following
on party politics in the South and North ;
''One thing learned in the South. an'i
it is this The Democrats in the South
are respectable and the Republicans are
not. If in the northern States you
draw up line of Republicans and De-
mocrats | think any respectable person
would arrange himself with the Repub-
licans. Applause.I Now, don't cheer.
fwant to add that if in the southern
States you draw up line of Democrats
and Republicans any decent man, lovins
respectabili,y, would at once go over
with the Democrats. fAppIause.l
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-13
Where Every vo,erCan ua,eau once

The following l. portion of the
ticket elected at the recent town meet
ing in Parker township. Pike county.
Pa: For Justice Of the Peace, Philip
Clark; Supervisor. Philip Clark ; Over
seer of the Poor. Philip Clark; school
Director. Philip Clark Assistant A.
SCISSOR, Philip Clark. The vote for
Philip Clark and William Roke for
assessor was a tie. Philip Clark did not
choose to have all these ctlices. Parker
township has not mae adults enough to
hll all the offices unless several OF
them are taken by one citizen. The
ABOVE were app6fti6ned to Philip Glars
but William Roke thought he ought 10
be assessor. and 50 he ran with the re-
suit stated. There were eight votes
cast in the township. not quite half the
whole poll-llsh There are nineteen
votes in the township, a gain Of ten in
>iAty wears. The whole nineteen votes
were out on the day OF the presidential
election. They were cast solid for
Cleveland, II is said that if an accu-
rate canvass of the town were TO be
made to-day the report would be that
there are ten bears to every person.