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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-03-15
FATHER NATTINI,s LETTER.
haiieyite In the City Of Seven Hills

"A haiieyite In the City Of Seven Hills
ROME, FEB. 20, 1886.
10 THE EDITOR OF THE TIMES
i must not delay any longer to send
you a few lines, that l may not seem
to have forgotten my friends. l hone
yourself and family have enjoyed good
health, Notwithstanding the winter
which, am told, has been unusually
severe.
When | left Haley for my trip to
Italy, was expected to return be-
lore the first of March; but unfore.
seen circumstances have forced me to
tarry little, and l don't think 7 can
be back long before the end of AnriL
vi course, lapse of more than 81
years, since | left the home of nv
youth for the Missions of North
America, has wrought great changes
'ere' The country and the people in
general have marched ahead in the
way OF all "modern improvements, "
though am not ready to say their
moral status and individual welfare
are any better than they were half a
century ago. | am now visiting this
great center of the Christian world
home, where have met very kind
reception on all sides. | have lee
tured on Idaho in several places, and
everywhere have been feted and
looked upon in wonder as returning
from little less than savage life. But
my hearers did still more wonder
when | told them how fast our little
towns are building, how fond of re-
hnement our sturdy pioneers are, and
how we enjoy comforts in the midst
OF our SHOWS: Our railroad and tele-
phone, as well as the beauty of our
deep blue sky, the matchless health
mess of cur climate, the mutual kind
ness OF our people, our freedom from
petty customs, du:ies,a and like annoy-
ances, created feeling akin to envy
In our favor. They can hardly imag-
Inc how we keep together the i'm
mense extent of our great Republic;
how, like Cincinnatus of old, our gov
ernors come forth from the plow; and
they seem to conclude that the Old
Country has yet something to learn
from the New. 1t is true again, that
the latter has very much to learn from
the former. But, all in all, | prefer
our mountain homes to the gilded
palaces that surround me.
| occupy room n xt to the door
Of the American College.
Yesterday we kept our national
holiday, with the stars and stripes
waving to the breeze; and l went to
the grandest church in the world-St.
Peter's-where l offered up prayer
to the Almighty, asking His blessings
on our people.
Hoping to return safe to my dear
and find all well, re-
main, with kind regards,
Yours truly,
E. NJ. NATTINI.
p. S. Your readers who write me
ought to know the postage is FIVE
cents per half-ounce. E. NJ. N.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-03-15
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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-03-15
THR MORMON AND THE CHINAMAN.

Mormon going southwark;
Chinaman going west
They stopped beneath a signboard
To sit them down to rest.
Now what a blanked mean country
This is" the Mormon said;
"a too muchee must glo coun tleew
And Chin Wong shook his head.
"Oh, whel You gloin', Molmon?'
Look up and you will know"
The Chinese climbed the sigubsard
And read, "To Mckee ~"
"And where you going, heathen?"
Look upee, said Chin Wong.
They read the other sigaboard,
"This road to reach Hong Kong ~ :"
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-03-15
BRIGHT AS GOLD.
The "Merchants' -, in New Suit
Opens Its Hospitable Doors, to q
Well-Pleased Crowd.

i hc MclCHdhtS III new suit,
Opens Its Hospitable Doors, to a
Well-Pleased Crowd.
Bews & Hodgman, of the Mer-
chants Hotel, threw open their rooms
to-day to goodly number of guests.
The repairs and new fittings are very
lastly conceived. With walnut and
oak flooring that we'll becomes the
several rooms; with bright and hand
some paperings throughout, and
trained and skilled managers, the
"Merchants' enters on the busy
spring season with colors flying and
every inducement to the travelling
public, who want good meals, clean
beds, polite attendants, end pleasant,
homelike treatment, to stop and make
themselves at home. Good hotels are
the best advertise of a city or
town. Haley is we'll furnished with
these, and the "Merchants' steps to
the front to-day as bright as gold
dollar, and as neat as a schoolgirl at
a spring picnic.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-03-15
Key Found.

On Main street, yesterday, by an
honest lad.
The owner can recover it at this
Office. No charges.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-03-15
HALEY Postomce.

snd depart by railroad.
oFFIcs HOURS
always 10 Ss os oss re
zen nntil ESQ D. IN. Sundays, from IL, noon, TO
" nnev Order and Registry Department open
Mon' m. until p. IN. No Money Order or
non husiness transacted on Sundays legal
holidays
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-03-15
Goods at Less Than Cost.

George Krieg, being greatly in
need of money, will sell at cost or
less, during the next 60 days, his en-
tire stock of clothing, boots and
shoes, hats, gloves, underwear, per-
Gale shirts, glassware, trunks, and va
Uses.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-03-15
LETTER LIST.

List of Letters remaining in the HALEY Udaho)
Postofice for the week ending March Is, 1886
Persons calling for any of these Letters will please
say advertised
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-03-15
A Children's Dancing School.

At l o'clock next Saturday after
noon, in HALEY Theater, Professor
Whitley will open a dancing school
for children. Terms: So for a course
of about 16 lessons. He has a class
of Is already promised, but can tale
a few more. ml5tf
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-03-15

Nitro-glycerie is probably the most
popular of the new remedies recently
adopted Up physicians.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-03-15
NOTICE
To
Owners Of Billiard Tables.

There shall be levied and collected by the sher.
ia as Tax Collector license tax as follows:
First-From each proprietor or keeper of a
billiard table mot kept for the exclusive use of
the owner or his family,l for each table. SIS per
quarter; for nine or ten. pin bowling alley. sl5
per quarter. License to be granted for term not
less than three months.
Revised Laws of Idaho, page 500. Section 70.
G. II. FUREY.
ms Sheriff of Alturas County.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-03-15

These books bound in CLOTH would $40 The following
40 books send old
and subscriber the WEEKLY TIMES sending
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-03-15
ST. Patrick's Day.

The ball in the Theater, Wednes-
day night, will be grand success.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-30

new 1ork REPORT.
person unfamiliar with the Association might
ask, in passing this building For what object
has it been erectedp Some of ample means
have the impression that it is place TO which
they can send destitute men whom they would
like to help, provided 1t cost them nothing
Others consider IL an organization OF young men
without much physical or intellectual force. and
easily imposed upon by any shrewd scoundred
who comes along. The bobby rider thinks 1T ID
exactly the kind of society that will give him an
opportunity TO ride his hobby before the public
The unknown singer or lecturer desiring to Be
heard by New York audience expects that on
the plea of benefit for some benevolent object
the hall will be granted free of expense. These
four classes generally 60 away disappointed
Another class of persons think we hold per-
petual prayermeeting. Others think that moth
ing else should be done under this roof but to
mold religious services. Some think we are
bureau of information on every subject. One
considers that the association is only library.
another that it is exclusively gymnasium, an
other calls it an evening college, club or an
employment agency, Others think it place OF
social enjoy ment and good fellowship The fact
is, it is o little of all these. Even the goodyish
young man may be found here. just as he is
found in nearly every social gathering, and In
every line of business. But also, among the
young men composing the working force of the
association will be found in much greater num-
Der those who are hard In muscle, firm in will.
kind in heart, cheerful in spirit quick in w.t. and
earnest in purpose. The Association was inaugu-
rated by body of men touched by the spirit OF
Jesus Christ, and awakened to a sense of respons-
Utility for the welfare of their fellows. 1t has
sought to carry out this object with increas-
Ing effectiveness year by year. It's mission has
been chiefly to young men of ability and intelk-
gence rather above the average, and it has done
a work mainly of prevention, often of rescue
Many hundred places in this city stand open
every day and evening. inviting young men to
the ruin of their bodies and souls. The Associar
ton seeks to offer to such tempted young men
attractive bu. wholesome places of resort
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-30
THE SALVATION ARMY.

Opening of the Congress in London-Work
that Has Been Done-Money Needed.
LONDON, May 80 The Salvation Army con-
gress opened in this city to-day. 1t will remain
in session week Two thousand officers and
many thousands of soldiers of the army
from all parts Of the world are pres
emit A breakfast was given to the dele
gates this morning in Exeter Hall, which
was crowded to it's full capacity. At to-day's
meeting, General Booth, commander of the
army. in his opening address, gave statistics
showing the work performed by the organization
during the past year. He said that in Great
Britain alone $3.50. 900 had been contributed to
the army's treasury, 10, 600 girls had been res
cu,d from life on the streets, and nineteen homes
for the poor and friendless had been establish ed
and put in working order. The prison brigade,
the General said, was doing good work.
Delegate Smith, from the United States, made
an address on the army's work in America, and
greatly moved the audience by his thrilling
stories of souls saved.
A Canadian delegate said he regretted that
Canada had not given to the army portion Of
the money which the Dominion spent in killing
the Riel rebels. If the money had been given
to the army. the rebels might all have been con-
verified and saved and Riel himself might have
been now a major in the army
Miss Booth testified tn t the French and Swiss
members of the army were among the most solid
and devoted workers 1T possessed, but that they
lacked funds, and she urged the English to con-
tribute to their treasury to enable them to pro-
coed in the good cause.
Rev. Mr. Price. Rev. Mr. Hughes and others
urgently appealed for funds. The congress. dur
bands and banners. through the streets of Lon
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-30
WAR SECRETS.
The Female Spy Who Wormed Valuable I'm

The Female Spy Who Wormed Valuable I'm
formation from Secretary Seward.
Interview with Gen. Fgbert L. yiee.
I'VE were encamped in a large clover field
back of the house, he continued. ''The regi-
ment had parade every afternoon, and all fash
ionable Washington came out to see us A fire.
uuent visitor was Secretary Seward, who was
often accompanied by lady who played very
important part in the war. do MT mention her
name but could prove that she was paid spy
of the Confederacy. Through her instru-
mentality the most sacred secrets of the Cab
met reached Richmond How do ] knowa Let
me tell you one of half dozen incidents con-
nected with her. / was second in command of
the expedition dispatched from Fortress Monroe
to establish coaling stations on the Atlantic
coast 1t was a second armada, consisting of
seventy vessels and 10000 men. It's destination
was profound secret l did not know myself
But the evening before our departure encount-
cred this lady at a reception, and she told me We
were bound for Bulls bay and Fernandina.
II laughed at her, and thought no more of her
words; but when reached Fortress Monroe and
saw the sealed orders broken in all the privacy
OF council of war, her whispered confidence to
me had an awful significance. The destination
was Bulls bay and Fernandina- l rose and
stated the case and after discussion that lasted
from 10 o'clock in the day till o'clock the next
morning it was resolved to 60 to Port Royal
instead Of the places named. This incl
dent led to the great viekfI at Hilton
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-30
ne. The fact is, the object of the

raise revenue. The fact is, the object OF the
bill is TO make oleomargarine 10 cents pound
higher in price This would give greater dis
parity between the market value of the fictitious
and the genuine articles, ana wouid. tnereiore'
make the distinguishing line more possible.
What Is wanted by the people who consume but
Ter is q distinguishing mark ofsome kind between
the genuine and the fictitious article Ii man
wants to consume imitation butter he has right
to do so, but those who do not want to
eat filthy grease. but desire pure butter, want
rejection against imposition. and this DILL
imply affords that protection. 1t was proposed
III the Forty Congress, when the oieo-
margarine manufacture was first agitated, thatit
should be given o distinguishing mark and
stamp. 1t was ascertained, however. that to
compel manufacturer to make an article just
80 would be unconstitutional 1t could not De
proven that oleomargarine, on the whole, was
unhealthful, and therefore those who made 1t
could make it and dispose of it in any manner
they chose. The only thing that could be done
by law was to impose tax upon it. and by i'm
posing that tax it was believed that 1t would De
raised in value sufficiently to make the distinc-
tion apparent in its sale. If the House bill De-
comes law, the internal revenue collectors, In
looking after their collections for whisky and TO-
bacco, will collect the tax upon imitation
butter and cheese, and give it that same care
which the internal revenue articles have mere
tofore been given / am told by gentleman
who lives near the first oleomargarine manu-
factory established in this country-up in north
ern New York-that the factory used to be con.
Quoted upon a principle which made the produc-
tion healthful, and that as long as the article
was made in its original state, there could be no
objection to it. Lard and tallow, clean and
bealthful where used Finally, however, rivals
began to come into the field, and the article be-.
came very spurious. The flthiest grease and
oiTal were used After while the farmers be-
gan to make imitation butter by purchasing cot
ton seed oil and grease. and turning it into their
churns with pure cream, and making the whole
into butter This has been carried on to such an
extent that in many portions of the East butter
consumers refused to purchase Of the farmers
who actually kept cows for the manufacture OF
butter. The farmers who are honest and con-
gcientious in their industry will receive their re-
ward through this bill
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-30
THE LATEST FROM ABROAD.
Germany Will Increase the Spirits Tax
and Modify the Malt Liquor Tax.
Further Evidence that Bismarck aud the Cath
Ollie Church Are Working in Harmony
A Salvation Army Congress in London.
AFFAIRS IN GERMANY.

Increasing the Liquor Tax-Further Signs
of Harmony with the Church.
BERLIN, May 29.-The committee appointed
by the Reichstag to consider the subject OF the
taxation of liquors has decided to increase the
spirit tax generally, but will propose further
modification of the tax on malt liquors. The
report of the committee is not ready, and will
not be presented to the Reichstag until after the
Whitsuntide recess. Herr Windthorst and the
other members Of the Center party desire to
postpone the discussion of the bill until the
autumn. They concede that provisional law is
required in order to meet the pressing financial
exigencies The Progressists and Socialists will
support the demand of the center party for
postponement of the debate on the spirit meas
ure The Conservative members Of the COM
mttee urge that further modification be made
alleging that the project in its present form
would be fatal to the agricultural interests OF the
country. Herr School, Prussan Minister Of
Finance, refuses to give the committee a de-
tailed statement of the financial wants OF the
government, on the ground that it thoroughly
understands the position in which the govern
ment is placed
Among the signs indicating the end of the Kul-
turkampf are the facts that the Bishop OF
Breslau has sent the presidents OF the provinces
of Silesia, Brandenberg and Pomerania lists of
the names of the priests about to be appointed
to parishes in these Provinces that the bishop OF
Limberg has sent similar list to the authorities
of Nashua; that the Catholic Seminary at Bres-
lau has been reopened, and that all the Catholic
colleges for boys throughout Prussia will soon
be open.
1t is expected that minor state Of siege will
be established at Neuminster The masons
are threatening to strike and it is feared that
trouble may arise unless martial law be declared.
Prince Bismarck has sent a communication to
the government at Brussels on the threatened
Socialistic demonstration of 5000 workingnen
the 18th of June.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-30
Racing at Latonia.

CINCINNATI, May 29.-The weather was warm,
the track dusty beyond oil description and tine
attendance very good.
First Race-One mile. There was no DELAY at the
start which good. Mary Ellis going to the front
followed by Topsy, Malaria and Ascender Mary Ellis
held her lead for three-quarters OF q mile, whore
Ascender and Topsy passed her. and running close
together almost to the end, Ascender won handy by
one length: Topsy second. Taxgatherer third, ave
lengths off. Time. 1:43l9.
Second Race-Five-eghths of mile. 1t was good
start, excepting Fugate who was slow to
Violette and Vinzant. even went to the front,
with Laredo third. At the head of the stretch Vim
cant sulked. Volette aud Laredo joined Campani It
a close race between them to the finish Laredo
winning by half length, Violette second Theodusa
third. Time I:044.
Third Race-The Hindoo stakes; one mile and q
half Silver Cloud took the lead followed by Mon
tana Regent Blue Wing. and Lijero last. Silver
Cloud soon lead of three lengths Montana Re-
gent second Blue Wing third. There was no change
for one mile; Blue Wing then took second place
Silver Cloud not headed, and won handily by
half length; Blue Wing second, Montana Regent
third; one length off. Time, 240.
Fourth Race--The Merchants stakes; one mile and
oneeighth Tyrant at once went to the front with
Freeland following, without change to the end. Ty
rant easily by four lengths Freeland second,
Hopedale poor third. Time 18TH
Fifth Race-Hurdle races mile and one six
teenth. Judge Jackson Burr Oak and Foxhound ran
without change. named. the four hurdles.
Foxhound then took second place. Judge jackson
won handly by length; Foxhound second Burr
Oak poor third. Time l59i4-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-30
THE PROFESSIONAL BALL PLAYER.
Better Paid than the Poet, but Like Him Is
Born, Not Made.

Better Paid than the Poet, but Lake Him LIS
Born, Not Made.
Phiadelphia Times.
Lew Simmons, who is the active manager of
the Athletic Baseball Club, said yesterday: II.
is good deal easier to make balls and bats than
1t is players, and from my experience | believe
the first-class ball player is born, not made Peo
pie who sit on the benches have really very little
idea OF the many qualities required to make a
great professional He must be quick and active,
a runner, thrower. batter, and full of pluck.
No man can stand high in the business unless he
has what the men themselves call long head on
him. AS baseball is played to-day it is full Of
fine points, and the valuable player is the one
who seizes every opportunity. because any of
them may win or lose game You take Bobby
Matthews example. There is man who
has been playing ball professionally for over
twenty years He doesn't weigh 120 pounds, and
has but little of the appearance of athlete but
no man ranks higher than he does as pitcher.
simply because he uses his head as well as his
hands in playing ball.
II can't say continued the manager, ''that
the ball player comes from any particular walk
of life. Some of our men have trades and some
have not Some of them work during the win
ter. but the most of them are gentlemen of
leisure while the snow is on the ground. Milf
gan, one of our catchers, is graduate of
Girard College. He is a contractor as well
ball player, and has number of teams. Mill
gan is we'll educated and very intelligent. Harry
Stovey, the captain of the team, is Philadel-
erbocker Ice Company before he began to play
ball for a living During the winter he manages
skating rink at New Bedford. in the old Bay
State, and is comfortably situated financially.
Larkins, our left fielder is machnist by trade,
and works steadily at Reading when he is not
under our care. None of the rest Of our men
work when not playing ball. and there is really
no occasion for them to do so. We have sixteen
men on the payroll and they cost as $50 000 1t
is not fair to say exactly what each man gets.
but you can see that the average makes up
pretty good salary.
'.As said, the bali player is born and the best
of them are picked up from the lots. The young
fellow who has a love for the game will play all
the time if he has chance Somebody sees
the good work he is doing and gets him to join
an amateur club or of the semi professonal
mines. He improves with practice, if it is in
him at all. and when some of the old-timers
prove to be failures. as they often do, the man.
agement looks around for substitute and our
friend is given a triaL Some lucky and
make a big strike at the start; others, who may
be even better players get nervous before big
crowd and complete failures One of the
prime necessities of baseball nowadays is team
work-that is, where each individual player
works for the benefit of the whole nine and not
for his own reputation
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-30
MINOR MATTERS.
Disappearance of Captain Eads and His Te-
huantepec Railway scheme.

Disappearance of Captain Eads and His Te-
huantepec Railway Scheme.
BpeciaI to the indianapolis JournaI.
WASHINGTON, May 29.-It appears that Cap
cain Eads and his Tehuantepec ship railway
scheme have disappeared clear out of sight, so
FAR as this Congress it concerned. His scheme
to get an Endorsement from the government for
millions has not been spoken Of for six weeks,
and there is no one who believes that he will
lcceed. One of the most stern obstacles in hts
way is the House That body has ceased to give
subsidies, or Endorsements, or large expendi-
pres any consideration and it is probable that if
ne Senators were elected by the people, instead
the legislatures that who want to go
into private enterprises at the expense Of the
government would receive little encouragement
from that body, Also Captain Eads is quoted as
saying to friend recently that for the present
ut least. he has abandoned the Tehuantepec
scheme, and he did not suppose it would ever be
success until private individuals assumed the
responsibility Of it.