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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-02-20
Salt Water Ice.

Marine ice was formerly regarded
as formed of solidifed pure water re-
tanning by mechanical adhesion traces
of the saline liquid. These traces could
be expelled by energetic pressure,
when acids and bases would be found
in the residue of desiccation in invari-
able proportions as in the sea. The
question of chemical composition of
the ice of the Arctic ocean is compli-
Gated in other ways, but it gains in
interest what it loses in simplicity.
When saltwater is cooled art'licially,a
small part escapes solidiiication. The
uncongealed residue is insupportably
bitter to the taste. and analysis shows
that nearly all the magnesia Is concen-
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-02-20
The "VIrgin of the Napkin"

When painting the pictures for the
Capuchins, Murillo dwelt in their
convent nearly three years, it is said,
without once leaving it. He painted
for these monks twenty pictures with
life size figures, and several smaller
works. Seventeen of these are now
in the museum of Seville, for the
monks had the wisdom to send their
pictures to Cadiz for safe keeping
before the Plunder-master-g general
of Napoleon, as Soult has been call
ed, could reach them. When the
French wars were ended, the pictures
we're returned to Seville. l can not
speak of them separately, but will say
that the Madonna called "LG Virgen
de la Serviileta," or the Virgin of the
now in the museum, has this
pretty story connected with it. The
legend is that the cook of the convent
grew very fond of Murillo during his
long service to the artist, and when
the time came for them to be separat-
ed the cook begged the painter for
keepsake. The painter said he had
no canvass left; the cook quickly gave
him napkin and asked him to use
that; with his usual good nature, Mu-
rillo assented, and soon painted this
picture, which is now one of the famous
lrt treasures of the world. 1t is not
arge, and represents the Virgin with
he child Jesus, and leans forward, al
most out of the picture, as if to well
.ome anyone who approaches it. 1t
las brilliant color, and so affects
me that ii is not easy to turn away
rom it.---Cidra Erskine Clement, in
81. Nicholas.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-02-20

trated in it. The solid block, if it is
homogeneous and is not full of holes,
and if previously drained, may furnish
passable drink. The natural ices of
the northern seas are frequently moist
ened with kind of brine, which some
times embodies crystals of special
character, easy to distinguish from the
ice around them. According to Otto
Petersen, the relative proportions of
chlorine and magnesia are much
stronger in these exudations than in
the water at the expense of which the
ice is formed. The liquid can not
then have been mechanically absorbed.
On the other hand, there is q def
cheney of sulphates; and the conclusion
that sea-water ice retains the sulphates
more abundantly is confirmed by anal
ysis. With congelation, a sorting of
matters takes place; most of the sui
phuric acid passes into the part that
solidifies, while magnesia and chlorine
prevail in the part that remains liquid.
Under the influence of variations of
temperature all the chlorides in the
block will gradually disappear; some
90 into the sea and are dissolved,
while the rest appear on the surface
and form hydrated crystals, or kind
of ''salt snow" The sulphates thus
prevail exclusively in old ices, which.
according to Mr.. Petersen, constisute
mixtures of solidified water and pc
culiar chemical compound, the criohy
drate of sulphate of soda, a body which,
containing five parts of soda to ninety
five of water, is decomposed at little
below the ordinary-freezing point
Popular Science Monthly for February.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-02-20

house. Tho perusal of one or these
well-filled books is really interesting.
If mans autograph is key to his
character, as is sometimes claimed,
then some statesmen must have very
crooked characters. If bad penman-
ship is a sign of greatness, then it is in
evidence that we have many great men.
For the signatures are, many Of them,
painfully bad. A few are artistic
ally" bad, evidently written badly with
malice aforethought, but the majority
that are unreadable seem to be so be-
cause the writer can't do it any better,
or else hasn't time to.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-02-20
Can Endure Exposure.

A Washington letter-writer says
that sit is a wonder to any one who
has ever seen an Inauguration how any
president can stand it. The 4th of
March has reputation to keep mp of
being the most disagreeable day in
the calendar. The incoming president
virtually has his hat off from the time
he leaves the white house until he gets
back, traversipg the whole length of
the avenue 1t ii snail's pace" To
some presidents this might seem
hard thing. But Mr.. Cleveland rode
bareheaded for four or five miles
through cold Buffalo rainstorm last
October, and came out none the worse
for it. 1t is tolerably certain that the
terrors which Washing ton has in store
for him are not those Of the weather.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-02-20
General Grants Accident at Shiloh.

From General Grants illustrated ac-
count of the Battle of Shiloh, in the
February Century, we quote the fol-
lowing: '1n fact, on Friday, the 4th,
l was very much injured py my horse
falling with me and on me, while | was
trying to get to the front, where firing
had been heard. The night was one
of impenetrable darkness, with rain
pouring down in torrents; nothing
was visible to the eye except as re-
vealed by the frequent flashes of light
ming. Under these circumstances l
had to trust to the horse, without
guidance, to keep the road. l had not
gone far, however, when met General
w. II. l.. Wallace and General (then
ColoneD Mcpherson coming from the
direction of the front. They said all
was quiet so far as the enemy was con-
cerned. On the way back to the boat
my horse's feet slipped from under
him, and he fell with my leg under
his body. The extreme softness of the.
ground, from the excessive rains of
the few preceding days, no doubt
saved me from a severe injury and
protracted lameness. As it was, my
ankle was very much injured; so much
so, that my boot had to be cut off.
During the battle, and for two or
three days after, was unable to walk
except with crutches.
"Duline the night rain fell in tor
rents, and our troops were exposed to
the storm without shelter. l made my
headquarters under tree few hum
dred yards back from the river bank.
Ny ankle was so much swollen from
the fall of my horse the Friday night
preceding, and the bruise was so pain
ful, that L could get no rest. The
drenching rain would have precluded
the possibility of sleep, without this
additional cause. Some time after
midnight. growing restive under the
storm and the continuous pain, moved
back to the Lighthouse on the bank.
This had been taken as hospital, and
all night wounded men were being
brought in, their wounds dressed, a
leg or an arm amputated, as the case
might require, and everything being
done to save life or alleviate suffering.
The sight was more uncomfortable than
encountering the rebel fire. and re-
turned to my tree in the rain"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-02-20

WATER for sale or lease in any quantity
usslred s and on liberal terms. We own some
q, q, 'ns most valuable water rights and canals
furniao ~ rnaho and have unequalled facilities for
mestIc etIurng nng water for power, irrigation or do
town sites. "'''''1' ''
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-02-20

LANDS for sale or lease In tracts of from 10
10 1000 acres. All adjacent TO the above town
fertility, ease of irrigation and wide range Of
productions.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-02-20

SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS are here
,ior;n 10 puliu up Idaho and the Northwest (bc-
to aecrue) and to that end are ready to ex-
.end any reasonable assistance OF inducement
10 interest capital and labor with us. When
you come 10 Idaho call at one of our offices for
Valuable information, or address us at either
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-02-20
THE
IDAHO 6 OREGON
Land Improvement Co.
Owners Of Town Sites and Choice Lands
Along The Oregon Short Line.
CAPITAL STOCK, S5OO,Ooo.

LOTSfor sale in Haley Shoshone Mountain
Home, Caldwell and Payette at from s25 to
$400 each, for cash or on long time. Special
Inducements to those who viii make valuable
improvements.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-29

matic phrase, that we giv0 II uh. for.
tunately It is. seemingly. addf8Assd to
Mr.. Gladstone. He has conSI }erable
reputation as n solver 5f British. .conun.
drums; and his. answer Is aHxited by
ty. But. as his fame very considerably
rests upon his ability in dealing with
the exchequer, he will probably take
time to look over the figures before
venturing to give an opinion as to what
England would DO worth under such
circumstances. VIA. ..-.
Tho conclusion Of the poem seems 10
be addressed to the commanders Of the
British fleet 1t informs them. In poXtiS
phrase, that II they. permit those Rus
slams lubbers to whip the British feet
they may expect to be '.kicked" by tho
"wild mobs' million feet," in spite og
the protection of the police. England
expects. every admiral to do. his, duty,
on pain Of being kicked by. a mob." ID
the noble sentiment under which they
will steam into action. Or it may be
that they will be kicked If they venture
to risk the fleet in action, considering
that "England's all in alr' may there
by be subjected to violent damage
Tho mere fear of such thing so, OK
cites the noble bard that he shrickb
''you! you! at the commanded OF tho
fleet also. This poetical blowing 'ub
ought to have prepared tho admiralty
in some measure for the practical blow
ing up with dynamite which almost
Immediately followed. After the twp
together tho public ought not to bb
surprised at anything. Detroit Post
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-29
The Medical Use OF Eses.

For burns and scalds there Il nothing
more soothing than the white OF a1.
egg. which may be poured over {hS'
wound. 1t is softer as q varniSK Tot .
burn than collodion, and. being lIk1yi
on hand. can be applied immedift4y.
1t is also more cooling than. the, ,t1kWSet.
oil aud cotton" which WAS forwetlYY
supposed to be; the surest application
to allay the smarting pain. IT u 1he
contact with the air that gives tho ex..
treme discomfort experienced from or.
binary accidents Of this kind ahd every.
thing which excludes ar and 'pfeVebts
Inflammation is the best thing Is be spt
piled. The egg u also conStd d4rsf anS
Of the very best remediss for dyssRtefY.
Beaten up lightly, with or WITHOUT sq:e
gar, and swallowed. st o gnlp. II tebdS
by its emollient qualities to lessen the
Inflammation OF the stomach and In.
testines, and by forming q transiept.
coating for these organs enables Nature
to assume her healt6ful sway over the
diseased body, Two or, ~ the most,
three eggs per day would be an that
would be required in ordinary caje5;
and since the egg ia pot merely . med
icine. but food as well, the lighter tkS
diet otherwise, and the qdietSr the pa
tient is kept, the moro certain aid rapid
is his recovery.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-29
A Question From. the Audience.

- 81 aHaEN -
A member Of the Apstrsliah. .Tariiar
ment, now travelling in California;, ne,
iates the following incident: The Aus.
tralian system Of education 10 founded
on the American model, and they not
only have strictly secular public sch ools
but they also have . law enforcing, a.
tendance. There, as here. the Irish
element is bitterly opposed " 'tkS god
less schools, and the English AusttS@
ians are as zeslous defenders. Of, thSm,
On one occasion an Irish candidate had
made flaming speech ct q political
meeting attended by an unusually large
number Of Irish voters and presided
over by an Irish chairman. On the
conclusion Of the speech the CbsirIhan
rose, In accordance with custom. and
said: Would opy gintlemon Ioiks TO
ashk the shpaker 0ny questionsr' A
green young Englishman Toss. and Ssk-
ed. in response to the invitation:
"What are the candidates. views con.
cerning public educationf' The last
word was hardly out OF his mouth when
ne was struck on the head with Q heavy
stick and laid out senseless on the
hoor. Not the least commotion follow
ed, and the Chairman quickly rose and
blandly inquired: "Would ony other
gintlemon loike 70 sshk ony other qhes-
tionsF-Sa" Francisco ArgoSdSt.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-29
An Inventors Glee.

John w. Keely to-day told reporter
of his latest discovery. As he relateh
the narrative the discoverer's eyes
sparkled and . beam Of satisfaction
spread over his face when be remark
ed: II have at last attained the work
of my life. 1 have discovered the, p6w-
or which for years sought and I te}l
perfectly satisfied now thai my discot-
cries and inventions can 60 forth 70
the world. For six months have
worked fourteen and eighteen hours p
day. The world saw little Of me b.
cause was locked up in my workshop.
My engine is operated upon an entirS-
ly different system from an ything, I ever
used before. 1t will be known o. the
rotary etheric engine. .Ths power Is
obtained by 4inter-automatic air, OF.
rather. luminiferous ether. In fact, l
have half dozen forms to apply to y.
This new power Is under complete cob
troll, and is greater by five or six times
than gunpowder. Indeed by multi
piled concentration I can make 1t, ff-
teen times greater, In a recent expef-
iment obtained 22.SO0,, pounds pf
pressure to the square inch in eight
seconds. No water is used in this eh-
glne OF 70 secure 'n,s ms power; az Aoie
peing the agent Inc introuucsory nII
ceptacie, which hoids one-haii pint pi
air, required sixty pounds OF steel ID
its construction. expect (out cann2t
state for certainty to give an exhipi.
ton in three weeks. This will depend
entirely upon the machinists. II, they
disappoint me, cannot tell whom It
will happen. Next month ! will haye
aperfect engine completed, It. Will
not weigh more a than h, three tons. and will
be equal to hve hundred horsepower
Inc apparatus whicn is used IN con-
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-29

The first delegate to the Republican
State Convention arrived Thursday even
ing. 1t was big Sea Turtle, weighing
400 pounds, was shipped from Cincin-
natl by express, is now at Stewart A.
Morrow's on Market street, and is still
alive and kicking. He is expected to
prove the most popular as well as the first
delegate, and will probably have more in
fuence in the way OF promoting harmony
than will be exerted by any other feature
OF the occasion. We understand that the
preference Of this first delegates" is for
Foraker, but that he will not "kick''
should the Convention nominate either
Kennedy or Beatty--or any other man.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-29
TennysOn's you: Your

Lord Tennyson's alleged poem on
the English navy appears at such a
time and uses such language that it
looks like an attempt to scare Russians
from making an attack on the English
ships. The first expression with which
the so-called poems opens. You! you!"
sounds exactly like an Englishman of
too much respectabiity to use vulgar
epithets shaking his lists with passion
and trying to call names in dignified
way. You! your would seem to such
man an expression Of superior con-
tempt, something like '.fellow," or
''sirrah, but more aristocratic. Then
follows the warning that "the feet of
England is her all in ALL" aud If you!
you" injure it, ION you will come the
curse Of all the land" The Russians.
who are said to be singularly unculti-
waited. and to understand poetry IN a
literal rather than an aesthetic sense,
will probably conceive these lines to
mean that, il they blow up with torpe-
does or otherwise seriously injure an
English fleet, they may expect to en-
dure universal British course" which
all continental people understand to
be an emphatic pronunciation Of the
ejaculatOry word "damn," or language
to that effect. Whether they will be
deferred by the probability that all En-
gland will rise up and swear II they
meddle with her fleet is problem to
be solved by events.
The middle OF the poem is palpable
conundrum. which seems to be ad-
dressed TO the chief political end man.
1t asks the puzzling question: What
would all their votes be worth, and
what avail thine ancient name of free,
were thou fallen state?" This Is not
addressed to the United States, or II
might be the immediate duty Of Secre-
tsry Baysrd 70 reply in proper diplo-
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-29

The annual meeting OF the Ohio State
Teachers Association will be held at
Chautauqua, New York. July 7th, sth and
9th. Lake Chautauqua is on the main
line of the New York, Pennsylvania and
Ohio railroad The managers of the
above named road cheeriully give the Ex-
ecutive Committee extremely low rates for
teachers with long limit as to time for
returning. 1t is expected that this will be
the largest meeting the association has
ever had. There will be no change OF cars
by the N, Y, p & o. railroad, and every
thing will be done to make the teachers
enjoy their trip. The New York State
Teachers Association will also be held a,
Chautauqua during the same time, and
the American Teachers Convention will
be he'd at Saratoga the following week.
The Bee Line managers will also offer first
class facilities to teachers who wish to at
tend either or any OF these important
gatherings.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-29

Columbus is assuming an attitude to-
ward Springfield and showing an amount
Of "savagery" towards us that should be
Immediately rebuked by the Cincinnati
Commercial Gazette. What forces us tC
cry out so plaintively is this, from the
State Journal:
II Is claimed by Springfield that the town
will get the Brown-Manly plow-works, an in.
stitution toward which Columbus was reach
ing with an anxious care. The argument OF
large home consumption probably iniu-
enced the choice, as the citizens will need the
plows when putting in their wheat this fall
along such thoroughiares as Market street.
Now is not this really very sad, Mr..
Halstead2
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-29

Pure atmosphere in towns not only
forti6es their people against fevers, chol.
era, etc., but it has been ascertained that
the thorough drainage of three English
towns, Ely, Rugby and Salisbury, with the
improved quality of water and air thus
produced by it, has diminished consump-
ton and pulmonary affections one-half.
This is an important point, and its teach.
ing is not that pure air in cities will cure
consumption. but that it will have ten
dency to prevent it from fastening upon
the lungs. Consumption can be warded
of by free use of pure air and wholesome
food, and reasonable amount of physical
exercise. On this general matter the
Indianapolis News speaks as follows:
II is pity that the statement had not been
made comprehensive enough TO show the
value OF pure water aud air In reducing other
clssses of diseases. Fevers AID enieric dis
orders are the most direct and usual effect of
impure water. aud the introduction of a pure
supply would probably show quite as marked
On eject In their reduction as in pulmonary
complaints.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-29

We find the following appreciative al.
lusion to our distinguished citizen, Judge
Littler, in the Cleveland Leader:
The many friends of Judge J. H. Littler, Of
Springfield, will regret to learn that he was
recently afflicted with stroke OF paralys
He has represented Clark county in our State
Legislature for many years, and was esteemed
by all who knew him az n man ofunimpeach-
able honor and integrity. He is now about
seventy years of age, and up TO his recent at
tack he was remarkable specimen OF hale
and vigorous old age.
We have the evidence from various
sources that Judge Littler held high and
most honorable rank among his fellow
members Of the Legislature.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-29

Rev. DR.. Lands, Of Dayton, succeeds
Rev ID. Berger, d. d., as editor OF the
Sunday school literature OF the United
Brethren church. That he will prove a
better or abler man than his predecessor
is hardly possible As to what DIR. Berger
is to do we are not advised
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-29
GREAT SALT LAKE.
The Probable Outlet Accidentally Discov
cred by u Hoy.

Peter Whitford. n farmer, living a
few miles southeast of the city, and his
son Frank, 10 years of age, were look
ing for some stray cattle. They were
on horseback, and followed the tracks
of the cattle to within few miles OF
the most southern point of the lake.
Frank was riding some distance In adj
vance of his father. and was gazing in
tently on the ground, as the tracks OF
the cattle were somewhat indistinct.
While they were riding quietly along
in this manner. Mr.. Whitford was
startled by shout from his son, and.
looking quickly up, he saw Frank throw
his arms wildly into the air, while his
horse was plunging about rs If terror
stricken. At the same time, there was
deep, rumbling sound, that seemed
to come from the center OF the earth.
In an instant, and before Mr.. Whitford
had time to think, his son and the
horse he rode had disappeared from
view. and in the place where they hsd
been a yawning chasm appeared. from,
the sides of which the earth was still
caving and dropping down.
Mr.. Whitford for several moments
was stupefied with terror, and then, as
he began to realize the terrible situa-
ton, he became almost frantic. The
last piercing shrek of his son was still
ringing in his ears, and he could not
tell how far he had fallen or what
dreadful fate he had met. The aper-
ture seemed to be about 80 feet in
width, and was nearly circular. Mr..
Whitford noticed that on the opposite
side from where he was standing the
earth seemed comparatively solid. He
therefore proceeded cautiously around,
and, face downward, crept slowly and
carefully forward until he was enabled
to peer over the brink of the chasm IN.
At first he could distinguish nothing
but impenetrable darkness. The faint
rush of waters far below was the ouly
sound that greeted his ear. and after
gazing intently for several moments he
beheld the glimmer and foam of the
water He then began to hello" lust
ily, and, waiting few minutes for q
reply, he heard faint response come
up from the depths below. He was
ovcrioyed by the discovery that his son
Was still alive, and Immediately set
about to devise some means for his
rescue. Fortunately he carried upon
the horn Of his saddle stout lariat
rope, about fifty feet in length, which
me- me- haslliy iy procured % anu E lowered owe over
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-29
FRIDAY EVENING, MA Y 30.
the GLOBE-REPUBLIC AND TIL
REPUBLICAH STATE CON-
VENTION.
Morning and Evening Editions.

We call the attention of our business
men to the fact that we shall issue both
morning and evening editions of the
GLoBE-REPuBLIC on the llth and 18th Of
June, with full reports Of the State Repub,
hcan Convention up to the hour Of issue.
We shall print very large number Of
each edition and the papers will be pro
tusely distributed through all portions OF
the State.
KINNEY, NICHOLS 4 CO.