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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1885-08-21
IDAHO CITY, FRIDAY, AUGUsT q. 1885

human in its exquisite modulatior,
and seems the expression Of thought
or sentiment with which the creature
is burdened and which demands fre-
quent expression, especially during
all the lonely watches Of the night.
Most people are familiar with the cry
Of the loon, yet few hear it under cir
cumstances favorable for appreciat-
ing its intense, powerful expression.
Another cry SO fraught with pain and
remorse, terror and despair is not
heard in the wide world, not even in
a madhouse. To the near listener it
is blood-curdling and painful in its
clear significance. It is sometimes
supernatural as it goes out over the
silent waters. 1t is the wall of lost
spirit. There is in it no thought Of
expiation, no sign Of hope; only black,
rayless despair.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1885-08-21
Ane Looms W eird Cry,

'ur'hg a recent camping excursion
ns the east shore of Flathead lake,
writer in the Montana Inter-
antaln, | had an opportunity of
serving the habits of that strange
y The loon, and of listening to it's
'o'lar' tremulous cry. while very
IT, sometimes less than a hum
ieet away. With a buoyant
"s the creature would rise from
aepths of the lake, throwing near
Is whole body above the surface;
would settle back, shake its head
compose itself; then deliberately
''n Its neck, lif. its beak upward
seemingly with an effort clear its
'a'' then give utterance to its start
thrilling cry. No answer comes
- along the lonely shore. 1t is no
ial to distant mate, no commuui-
ION to any creature of its kind. It
I '''oe OF woman, and entirely
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1885-08-21
les Of SUBS ..RlP1ioh TO WEEKLY WORLD
klEL'S SPEECH TD THE JURY.
Prays i'm Court and Moves the Ju-
rOrS to Tears.


Riel's trial closed at Regina on
y IL. The jury found him guilty,
I he has since been condemned to
9th. His counsel plead insanity.
!; spurned the insanity dodge from
ginning to end. He spoke two
hrs on his own behalf. Before
baking, he turned his eyes upward
prayed fervently for a few min
Is. He said:
Your honors, gentlemen of the
b, it would be easy for me to-day
Eplay insanity, because of natural
cltement caused by my trial. The
eltement would cause a nature like
Pc to be far from calm, but l hope,
the help of God, to retain my
mness. The jurors will see by the
pers that | am inclined to be relig-
F. but | trust that my religious ac-
IS will not be thought insane.
Turning his eyes heavenward again
crossing his hands, he continued:
=! my God! Help me through the
ce and divine influence of Jesus
rlst. Oh! my God! Bless me, bless
honorable court, bless the honor
e jury, bless my good lawyers, who
Fe come 700 leagues to try and save
life. Bless the LAWYERS of the
Prt, because they have done I am
what they thought their duty,
they have shown fairness which
20 not expect. Oh! my God! Bless
those who are around me, and,
ough the grace of Jesus Christ, our
F'or' change the curiosity of these
pple who are around me into calm
crest Amen"
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1885-08-21

Australia, with but little more
than 100000 inhabitants, possesses
over 76,OoO,o00 sheep, with an annu-
al wool product of as many dollars.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1885-08-21
|nntes or sabscrtp,Ion.

Year.........&G SO Three rcnths. s. ] 75
! Months... 8 ST. Single Copies. ~. IL
BY Carrier. 81 90 per quarter.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-05-02
NORTHWEST KANSAS.

A musical institute win be held in
Osborn the last of May. About forty
are already enrolled. -OsbO rn News.
The boom is extending west to Chey-
enne, and settlers and land seekers pass
westward every day to make homes In
the farthest west county on the north
ern Republican Citizen.
The Methodist Brethren are making
a strong effort to build a parsonage,
and the Argus sincerely hopes that our
citizens viii take a hold of the matter
and see that the desired parsonage is
forthcoming.-Long Island Argus.
An associated press dispatch from
Russell on Wednesday announces the
sale that day of 81, 800 acres of railroad
lands near Hays City. They were pur-
chased by Iowa parties for actual settle
ment by a colony Of families from the
vicinity of Burlington w estern Kan
sas World.
A few days ago a widOWer with seven
children was married to q widow with
five children-neither party knowing
that the other was blessed with respOn-
sibiiities until after the wedding A
more badly ''sOld' couple would be
hard to find. MillbrOOk lines.
John Talbot was In from the wild
horse range last week. His party is
encamped on the head of the Beaver, in
Sherman Co., and have succeeded in
capturing eighteen head so far. Hesaw
plenty Of antelope and coyotes, and says
wild horses are quite numerous. They
viii continue the hunt until about the
first OF July--Kenneth Weekly Sentinel.
We suggest the propriety of a kid
glove factory in KirWin, The surplus
stock of cats and dogs would keep one
running day and night, for some time,
besides furnishing an endless supply of
bologna sausage material--Kirwin Re
publican.
You start the mill and our town win
take in a good sized grist.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-05-02
oOMPLLMENTARY NorIcEs

The Phillipsburg Times is a thing of
the past, but its loss IS more than sup
pliep by the recent great improvements
in the HERALD, now one of the best Of
the good live papers of Phillips county.
II Norton Courier.
William BisselI has sold the Phil
ipsburg (KAn.) HERALD to Lewis &
kOrns. The HERALD has always been
a good paper and we trust Will cOntin-
ue to be undsr the management.-Al
ma lNeb.) Tribune.
William Bissen has sold his interest in
the Phillipsburg HERALD to Ed Korns,
formerly editor and proprietor Of the
paper, but for the last few years mail
agent on the Central Branch road and
known to one of our citizens as one of
the whitest boys in the northwest. The
paper will now fly at mast head the
names of Lewis & KOrns, two as good
newspaper men as there are IN the north
west and whom we wish abundant sue
cess LenOra Leader.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-05-02

she embraces 34,464, coo acres, only
about One-tenth of which IS improved !;
She contains Al, 315, 900, 600 feet( bOard)
OF commercial or merchantable timber;
her annual cotton crop exceeds $780,
GOO bales; her corn crop annually is
worth over SSC,00O,000! And all over
the state rich improved lands are in the
market at So to so per acre, on which
peaches and berries worth from 800 to
$500 per acre per season. can be grown
= ld there are millions of the finest acres
ip the state which can be bought at ST.
- per acre, and the purchaser may
have i've years in which to pay for it,
& he so desires. In no country or state
are better opportunities offered the poor
man to secure a valuable home.
This States United States Commits
sicner, Hon. c. NJ. Taylor, has spared
no personal effort nor time, to have his
state crediLably represented, and has
admirably succeeded, and no other is
likely to reap greater benefit from this
exposition than Arkansas.
To people who vet contemplate a Wis
IL to the exposition, it may be well to
say that the weather here IS very pleas
ant and that they should come at once
before the hot season sets in, when loco
motion will be attended with some dis
cOuIOII. ne exposition mas IOSG none
OF its earlier interest bat on the con-
trary many new features have been
added.
Did your space permit, I would take
pleasure in particularizing exhibits of
the several states more frequently, so
fully convinced am of the happy re-
suits certain to flow to all the country,
from their displays, and from the infOr-
nation socially and industriallY, which
is being impaired and disseminated by
this exhibition To any one who loves
his country, and desires peace, frater-
nifty and prosperity to prevail through
out this glorious Union of great Com
mOnweaIths, an endless variety of top
les is continually presented, but time,
tide and eOmpOsitOrs wait for man,
and fOrbear. Yours Truly,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-05-02

The following patents were granted
to citizens Of Kansas bearing date April
q, 1885, reported expressly for this pa
per by Louis Dagger q Co., Mechanical
Experts and Solicitors of Patents, Wash
ington, D. c. Advice free.
r.. NJ. Brooks, Greeley pump 316,OO4
- - chain-pumP bucket 3I6,005
W. A. Lee, Winfield, pillow 316,275
Gilbert McDOnald, Augusta, met
al punch SIG, 16O
Harry Stow IOlas end-gate for
Wagons &c. 3U6
Isl. ii. Wempe, Capionas appara-
tus for watering swine &c. l19
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-05-02
@ssrst Societies,

~. A. r., Phillipsburg Post, No. TT, meets Mt
~ their hall in Phillipsburg, each Saturday eve
ming after full moon. All sojOuming comrades
are invited TO be present. j. ". Lowe, p. q.
j. NJ. Sallee, Ad'jt. I-2l
d. +. s. A. NJ, PhillipsbuTg Lodge, No. 1874 hold
irregular meetings at their hall, on Saturday on
or before the full moon in each month. Visiting
brethren are cordially invited to attend Frank
Strain ". NJ. f. II. n. butcher, Secretary T-21
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-05-02
Proceedings of County COmmIs-
sEOnerS.

8IOn6FSs
The commissioners of Phillips county
Kansas, met In regular session at the
county clerks Office on the 18th day OF
April, 1885. Present, j II. Close, T.
NJ Bishop and W. D. COvingtOns mem
bers of said board of county cOmmiss-
toner's. Called TO order by chairman
Close.
On motion, proceeded to the APPROX
al of township officers bonds.
On motion, A ?. McElroy was ap-
pointed clerk of PhiIHpsburg tow 1shiP
vice Ed Z. Davis left the country.
On notion, proceeded 10 the allow
ance Of claims against the county.
On motion, adjourned TO one O'Clock
p m.
OSE O'CLOCK, P II.
Met pursuant to adjournment full
board present. Called to order by
chairman Close.
On motion, Il. N Boyd was appoint
ed clerk of Logan township vice j b..
GiPOux left the country
On motion, road petition Of IL $.
Granger and others. Of Arcade Town
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-05-02

Postmaster General, Villas, is a radi-
cal prohibitionist- Pretty good start for
the new administration.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-05-02
The Herald.
PHILLIPSBURG, KANSAS.
Ghurehts,

baptist services Rev. n. B. Holman viii preach
Lat the Presbyterian church, on State street be-
tween Fourth and Fifth, the first Sunday in every
month, at II O'Clock, a N. 7-21
Dresbyterian Church, on State street between
4 Fourth and Fifth. Preaching by the Pastor,
Rev. Theodore Bracken, every Sunday at II o clock
.. m, excepting the first Sunday in each month.
Sabbath school every sunday at 10, a N. 7-2I
M Z. Church, corner of Third and q Streets.
ClA Preaching by the Pastor, Rev W. r. AlIen,
every two weeks ut II O'Clock, a. N. Sabbath
school every Sunday at 10, a. General prayer
meeting every Thursday evening. Young folks
prayer meeting each Saturday evening. T-21
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-05-02

A fatal shooting occurred in Norton
county last week. whereby little lad
eight years Of age was shot through the
brain By a young man named Edward
Hendricks. The latter was fOOling with
a revolver and suppOsing that it was
not loaded, pointed it at the lad just for
the purpose OF playfully Tightening him,
and pulled the trigger, the pistol was
loaded and tine ball passed through the
boys brain killing him instantly. The
young man is overwhelmed with sorrow
and remOrse; but oceans of tears and
mountains of remOrse cannot restore
the life so fOOlishlV taken. We agree
with the Norton Courier, from which
we gather this item, that the law should
punish such criminal Carelessness-
The following patents were granted
to citizens of Kansas, bearing date
April Il, 1885, reported expressly for
this paper by Louis Dagger s. Co,
Mechanical Experts and Solicitors OF
Patents, Washington, ID. &. Advice
free:
Rabbit, J. w, Hiawatha, evaporator
3I5, 696
Campbell, w. II. H., Wichita, shin
gle and siding gage, 3l6, I'D
Flurer, w H., UniOntOwn, harness
saddle, 3l5, 756
French, and Parvin, Emporia, sull5y-
haTrOWs, 3I5, 49,
Clifford, G w, and J. L. Roberts,
Great Bend, lifting-jacks, 3l5,6ll
Jacobs, Samuel. Hutchinson, COM
bined blouse and pantaloon overalls
815, 800
Weaver. S. F., Ports, cuItivator,
3I5, 865
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-05-02

sOeOrge W. Stinson, Attorney aRd Counselor at
CFLaw. VIII practice in the 1Tth Judicial Dis
trict and the Supreme Court of the State COllec-
lions promptly attended 10. Office in the Court
House, Phiilpsburg, Kansas. G-2l
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-05-02

Mckay & Mccormick, Attorneys and Counsel
CkAOrs ut Law. Furnish abstract OF titles, make
collections ana transact general land and law
business Office on West side Public Square
Phillipsburg, Kansas. 4-2l
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-05-02

Davis & Spaulding, Attorneys at Law Win do
Il u general law and Land bllRiness. Collections
made with prOmptness and dispatch. Office ON
the North side of the Public square, PhilHpsburg,
Kansas. I-2l
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-05-02

Dr. A. b. nouck, Eclectic Physician Once at
-(G. W Bickfords Drug Store, West side Public
Square, Philpsburg, Kansas All calls, both day
ana night, promptly attended I-2l
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-05-02

III. c. Calhoun, Contractor and BBildeE. Plans
~ and specifications furnished upOn application.
Shop first door North Of Bissen block, Phillips
burg, Kansas. 7-21
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-05-02

l. i. Lawyer, Brick Layer and. Plusterer, is pre-
Dpared TO do all kinds of masonry work in u good
and workman like manner. Ornamental work
specially, Philipsburg, Kansas. 7-21
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-05-02

Cientrll House e. Albaugh, Proprietor. Good
Osample rooms for commercial travellers. Feed
slabie in connection with house, Phillipsburg,
Kansas. G-2l
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-05-02

g. c. Cummings, Livery, Feed and Sale Stable.
OFirst class rigs at reasonable rates. Barn open
at all hours. Near Northwest corner of the Pub
lie Square, PhiIipsburg, Kansas. 7-21
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-05-02

n \. Jones, Abstracter. Correct abstracts made
4 from the original records upon the shortest no
tce. A small amount paid for N abstract OF title
your land may save your home and prove 81 wise
economy. Correspondence solicited. Office with
Register of Deeds, Southwest corner room Of the
Court House, Phillipsburg, Kansas. 7-2l
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-05-02
1rolss.ionaI (taras.

Dr. /. +. Mallett Eclectic. He does office
L practice. Office in New Drug Store, North
west corner Public Square, PhilHpsburg, Kas. III
Nm. Bissell, Real Estate and Loan Agent
- Business before the L. $. Land Once at hlr-
win, Kansas, and before the Department at Wash
ingtOn, ID. c., promptly transacted. 7-2l
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-05-02

n A. Lewis Attorney ut Law. VIII practice in
1.-THE 18th Judicial District and Supreme Court
Collections promptly made. Having had three
years experience in the u. S. Land Office, 1 Will
give special attention 10 all kinds Of land practice
before United States Land Offices and the Depart
ments At Washington, ID. e. Office in Bissells
Block, Philpsburg, Kansas. 7-2l
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-05-02
D each maturing IS follows ;

Total Installment Bonds 81. 600
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-07-03
PASTURES.
How They May Be Renovated without De-
structive Flowing.

How They May Be Renovated Without De-
structive Flowing.
1t is not uncommon to find, all
through the country, pastures which
are not yielding half the forage they
ought to, much less sufficiency for the
animals obliged to crop living from
them. One gets buta slender interest
from such lands, where, if they were
properly handled, they ought to be
largely profitable. After the pasture is
about worn out is when we first realize
that something must be done, instead
of giving it an annual re-seeding and
refreshing with the proper manure,
which will keep it in good wearing con-
dition. 1t is rare meadow that will
fert'l lie and re-seed itself, besides nour-
ishing number of sheep or COWS.
Usually we are 10th to break up the
green turf of an old pasture ground on
which we have been depending sum-
mer after summer for the tender forage
of our stock, and this largely accounts
for our allowing them to wear thread
bare before we change them. More
over, we do not care to spare the time
necessary for the new seeding, where
blowing is necessary in order to bring
the land again into grazing condition.
But, after all, it is hardly ever necessary
to destroy the cd turf in order to reiu-
venate an old meadow. A practice is
followed by many, and hi hly COM
mended by Youatt, of fertilizlng and re-
seeding without breaking up the soil.
This is done by spreading first upon the
meadow such manures as can be best
procured-barn-y or bone-then fol-
lowing over this with q rolling cutter.
The missions of the cutter will carry
down to the roots of the grass much of
the manure and supply immediate
nourishment. Then, if the desired seeds
are sown, the rains which follow will
wash them into the loo5ened turf to-
gether with the liquid strength of the
manures. By this process the old sward
is re-inVigorated and loosened up from
its moss-bound condition, besides insur-
ing to the seeding immediate growth.
Half the seeds that are usually cast
upon the unbroken or uncut sod are
wasted fer want of an opportunity to
terminate, and unless they can be fur
nished access to the soil itself they can
not be expected to aid the meadow very
materially This work of fertilizing
and re-seeding must be done before the
grass from the old turf has got much of
a start.
A splendid manure for grass lands is
such as is obtained from crushed bones
or phosphates of any kind. How often
have we noticed how richly and luxuri-
antly the grass springs up about an old
bone or carcass that has lain. partly de-
cayed, all wiater upon the sodp From
this we get an idea of what the pasture
might be made if properly fortified and
tended, and to neglect the culture of
the grass lands is, on the part of the
stockman, as damaging as it is for the
vine dresser to neglect his vines, or the
gardener his plants. Good meadows
carry uo to market on fat horses with
plenty Of plump rolls of gilt-edge but
ter in the basket. National Lice Stock
u O1LT7l0I
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-07-03

somebody would run off with il. There
is almost always plenty of time for
ones meals. Remember that haste is
not good manners. Eat slowly and
noiseleSsly. Take small mouthfuls,
and masticate well.
When cutting your meat don't thrust
your elbows out Keep them close to
your side. If every one at table were
to thrust his elbows into the sides of
his neighbors how uncomfortable it
would be to sit at tablet Be sure never
to discommode any one; this is good
rule 10 observe at all times and in all
places.
Of course you will not eat with your
knife. People in old times, when the
two-tined fork was in general use, ate
with their knives, but it is now consid-
cred vulgar to do so. Take up Your
meat and vegetables with your fork al
ways; and don't take up too much &C
time. There is no need of ever over
crowding your fork or of packing your
mouth full of food, and it shows great
want of good taste and good manners
to do so.
You must not put bits of bones or
other substances back into your plate.
If you have taken something into your
mouth that you can not swallow eject
it quietly upon your fork, and place it
at the side of your plate. When eating
cherries or grapes remove the stones
from your mouth neatly with your fin
gers. Don't put them into the plate as
] have frequently seen persons do.
When you want anything, do not
stretch across your neighbours plate in
order to reach it. Politely ask for it,
either of the servant, or of one near it.
Do not put your knife into the butter,
or the salt-cellar, or into any dish.
When you have occasion to drink, do
not turn your goblet or cup upside down
and pour its contents into your mouth.
Learn to drink neatly, little at a
time, and be sure not to gurgle when
you drink.
These are some of the rules of good
manners at table, and no doubt you
have heard them often before. Have
you remembered to observe themP If
not, begin to practice them, and study
to eat in neat, quiet and agreeable
manner.
In addition to all these things, l must
urge you to be neat in all matters about
your person. Keep your hands and
your tinger-nails clean. Let your morn
ing additions be thorough. Cleanse
your teeth, wash out your ears; be nice
in everything. Everybody delights to
see fresh, clearly, well-mannered boy.
Why should not all boys be cleanly,
freSh-looking and we'll maunered?-0.
D. Bunce, IN Youths Companion.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-07-03

with; yer honor knows how il is yerself,
and when Mrs. Newman came round
again she said TO me, won't you have
another dish of ice-cream, Alick? And
| said to her, indeed l will, if We please,
ma am. and when | started for home
every drop of blood in me was yelling
for whisky, and l slipped away from the
misses when we was about half way
home, and don't know how it all came
about yer honor, but [ was drunk be-
fore breakfast What can weak man
do, when woman that looks Just for
all the world like an angel, and she a
member of Gods church. too, puts hell
into him by the ladleful and thinks
she's dom him q kindness? | tell We,
yer honor, it wasn't all Alexis drunk. -
Probably Mrs. Newman was never
more completely surprised in her life
than when she heard Alick's account of
himself. She belonged to Fashionable
church, and the ladies of that church
had brought together their wcu-teste1
recipes for all manner of choice things
to eat and to drink, and had published
them IN the form of handsome recipe
bpok ny the ladies of Dubonton church.
Mrs, Newman had used the book in
making preparations for her party.
Rum, wine, sherry, whisky, brandy
these words were alarmingly frequent
on the fair pages of this wonderful
recipe book, the sale of which had
helped to lift a very troublesome mort
gage on the elegant new church.
Alick was allowed another trial at
Mrs. Newman urgent request, and IS
at liberty once more on suspended SEN
tence, while she is beginning to con-
slider whether society ladies are in any
way responsible for the shortcomings
of their neighbors who are weak. On
the whole, she rather thinks they are
responsible to some extent.-EgbeTt L.
Bangs, i9e Christian at Work.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-07-03
Peppering Sparrows.

A trouble arises to those who train
ivy and other vines on the sides of their
dwellings from the noisy sparrows,
who make their homes and build their
nests in the branches and chatter and
quarrel to the annoyance of the inmate S
The writer, after trying rAany expedi-
ents for getting rid of his tormentors,
was most successful in the use of shot.
A handful flung into the vines had the
effect, after few applications, to drive
the chattering throDg away, but they
returned in less numbers in few DAYS.
But another has tried a plan which
we should think would be more effect
i've. He scatters red pepper from a
window above into the vines, and he
says the birds evinced their dislike to
Cayenne by taking their departure, and
that he has been comparatively free
from their annoyance since. Scientific
american.