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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-07-02
PERILs OF INFANCY.

Doctor, why is it that so many children
die before the age of 8 yearsY'
The subject is complex one, and in
It's analysis We have to consider not only
the various conditions surrounding the
infant, but the still more important one of
tne latent tendency to disease. The
fashionable mother, the self. indulgent
father, hand down to their children over
wrought nervous systems and weak
physical powers, which result in early
death, or more often life of protrae ted
feebleness. Very little of the common
sense which is exercised in the rearing
and preserving of choice stock exists in
relation to the human animal. 1t would
require too long time to enter into all
the questions OF heredity which influence
the fate of the child. They are, however,
of vital Importance both to the individual
and to the race. That the race is gaining
in intellectual capacity is an undoubted
fact; but we are losing just as much or
more in physical power. We see no such
robust forms, such perfect development of
the muscular system existed fifty years
ago. We are breeding children in and in,
and every generation will witness smaller
and smaller infants, who will at the same
time have more delicate nervous organ
isms, and, as result, more nervous dis
eases. Add to this the enervating enyi-
ronment, the houses, the sleeping apart
ments, the nurses and attendants who
govern its food and raiment, and we may
easily imagine the result in the fee5leness
of the infant"
'Gil Bias writes: MY troubles com
menced just nine months before / was
born and the same assertion may be
made of the children of to-day. Cor
healthy, strong offspring there must be
healthy, strong parents. The peril of the
child lies not so much in the adverse con-
ditions of its life as in its incapability to
withstand them, and thisis due in great
measure to the physical condition of its
parents during CESSATION"
But, doctor, may not something be
done to remedy this weakness in the
parentsT
Much. If parents will understand that
upon the integrity and strength of their
nervous system depend the health and
life OF their infants, at the same time
add to their own happiness, the result
will be less mortality and less sickness of
their infants"
What will best strengthen feeble,
nervous system@
Fresh air, exercise, less struggle for
fashionable or social distinction, and
careful attention to the food or drink
which supplies the elements of nerve
force. If the system has notpower enough
at firstto eliminate these from food, then
they may be taken as medicine. And
since we know upon what the nervous
system depends for strength, the combi-
nation of phosphorus, albumen, protagon,
! etc, known as DUJARDIN's LIFE ESSENCE,
will furnish the material in proper
form for absorption, and even for feeble
children there can be no better remedy"
One dollar and fifty cents per bottle at
all druggists. Smell, Heitshu & Woodland
wholesale agents, Portland, Or
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-07-02
TRUE PHILOSOPHY,
A Man Worth One Hundred Thousand
Dollars, Carrying Trunks.


Dollars, Carrying Trunks.
The sudden and unexpected acquisi.
ton of fortune is an event which com.
paratively few persons can experience
with calmness and self-possession
But few men could keep right on in
their daily course of life under such
circumstances.
A notable exception, however, has
recently been made known in Philadel-
phia. John Carroll, the head-porter al
the Colonnade Hotel in that city, died
short time ago, leaving, according to
a correspondent of the New York Tfrb-
me, fortune of 100000. -Four
years ago." we are told, the bulk OF
this money was given to him by a
wealthy uncle, and since he received il
he has not changed his mode of living
a particle. Every morning he re.
ported for duty, and would always
select the heaviest trunks for his share
of the work"
This porter was true philosopher
tie knew that no change could give
him more satisfaction than was to be
found in good, honest work. 1t is not
surprising to learn that he was well
liked, and could sometimes earn q:
much as twenty-five dollars a day
Such nature is SO rarely met with
that it well deserves to be remembered
IN. Y. Ledger.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-07-02
vALUELESS CONTRACTS.
Agreements Between Husband and WIFI
in Court of Law.

Agreements Between Husband and Wife
in Court of Law.
This much-mooted question has just
been considered by the Massachusetts
Supreme Judicial Court, in the case of
Kniel VS.. Egleston, the court holding
that personal contracts between hus-
band and wife are absolutely void, and
the fact that the wife survives the hus-
band will not make that a good con-
tract which was originally a nullity.
While by statute the wife may make
contracts in the same manner as if she
were sole, no authority has been given
by which husband and wife may make
contracts each with the other. Their
legal incapacity thus to contract re-
mains as at common law. "At law it
has been repeatedly decided in this
Commonwealth" says the court. ''that
promissory note, or any other personal
contract between the husband and wife
is absolutely void. A contract for pay
ment of money by the husband with the
wife is nullity, and his retention of
the money is not conversion. Even
when the wife transferred promissory
note to third person, which had been
made to her by her husband, so that
mere disability to sue, arising out of the
marital relation, was removed, such
person could not maintain the action.
In the case at the bar the fact that the
wife survived the husband would not
make that a good contract which was
originally a nullity."
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-07-02
INvALIDs' HOTEL AND SURGICAL INsTI-
TUTE

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tuting the most complete organization of
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whether requiring medical or surgical
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bladder diseases, diseases peculiar to
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paralysis, epilepsy fits, spermatorrhea,
impotency and kindred affections. Thous-
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ruptures, pile tumors, varcocele, hydro
cele and structures is guaranteed, with
only short residence at the institution.
Send 10 cents in stamps for the Invalids'
Guide Book Q63 pages), which gives all
particulars. Address, Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, Buffalo, N. y.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-07-02
JOKES OF ANIMALS.
The Sense of the Ludicrous Developed
In Dogs, Monkeys and Birds.

The sense OF the LudlcrOus as Developed
In Dogs, Monkeys and Birds.
In discussing humor in animals, Mr..
W. H. Beard declares that mankind is
not alone in possession of sense OF
the ludicrous. Cats, dogs, monkeys
and birds all have occasionally their
little jokes, those of the parrot, especi-
ally, being quite broadly facetious, and
often of practical nature. He men,
tons the testimony of gentleman
owning parrot which has been taught
to spell "dog." The bird is also IN the
habit of confirming the correctness of
his own spelling, by repeating his les
son thus: DOG, dog; bow-wow.
That's right!'
One day his master heard him indulg-
ing in his exercise, with the letter o
omitted, saying: ''D-g, dog; bow-wow.
That's right! The mistake was SO
constantly made, and the bird watched
his master so closely, that the latter
supposed his pet to be actuated by a
mischievous desire of provoking cor
rection. Turning to the bird, he said:
mo, Poll; that is not right. Dog,
dog; that is rightn'
"D-g, dog, bow-wow, returned the
parrot, and after repeated corrections,
he would say nothing different.
Finally he concluded his joke by de-
claring: "Well, it's no matter" and
refused to converse further.
Another parrot was one day given a
piece of meat which the cat coveted,
climbing up to his cage in order to
purloin it. The bird offered no resist
ance, but fiutter d about the top of
the cage counterfeiting extreme terror.
Presently, in her efforts to reach
the meat, the cat turned in such a
manner that her tail fell between the
bars of the cage. The parrot forgot
his mock fear, and bounced instantly
upon the tempting tail. which he so
vigorously pinched in his strong beak
that the cat shrieked with pain. Imme-
diately the bird set up "Ha ha
ha!' in splendid imitation of his mas.
ter's laugh, which he had never before
been known to attempt.
Going one day into bird-fancier' S
shop, Mr. Beard noticed a scarlet
macaw, which, as soon as it found it.
self the object of attention, presented its
right claw, waving it up and down and
saying. ''How dye do P'
Polteness would have counseled 8
reply to the bird, but prudence forbade
and as the gentleman did not respond
in kind, the bird thrust his claw still
farther forth, repeating, in higher
key :-"How dye do p'
''He wants to shake hands with you, y
said the shopman.
Eyes, know" answered the visitor
"and that isn't all he wants. Would
he not bite my finger Pr
"Well, he might pinch it little, ,
said the man, laughing outright.
The macaw joined, with a cacklins
sound, which was evidently his substi
tute for laughter, and men and bird en-
joyed the proposed practical joke, lik,
three jolly fellows of one race" -
Youths COMPANION.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-07-02

How uncertain are the vicissitudes
OF this life! A man may be scooting
along on snow-shoes over the bcautl.
full snow lying on the numerous hills
about this city, exulting in all the vigoi
of youth, and overlooking with al
abundance of animal spirits, and tn
next minute he may be in an adjoinin
county under twenty feet of snow
without hat or coat, waiting for tn,
spring thaws to set in.-Hatiey (Wy
T. Nesos- Miner.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-07-02
INSTANTLY RELIEVED.

Mrs. Ann Lacour, of New Orleans, La,
writes: II have a son who has been sick
for two years; he has been attended by our
leading physicians, but all to no purpose.
This morning he had his usual spell of
coughing, and was so greatly Frustrated
in consequence, that death seemed imnli-
nent. We had in the house bottle of DIR.
VIM. HALLS BALSAM FOR THE
LUNGS, purchased by my husband, who
noticed your advertisement yesterday.
We administered it, and he was instantly
relieved.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-07-02
A Nice Way of Doing II.

The ladies of all nations W no sympa-
thize with their husbands when their
time is taken up by tedious visitors,
ought to be grateful to Prince Bismarck
for inventing a truly elegant mode OF
getting a bore out of the house. "How
do you get rid of troubles ONE visit
ors!' asked rather long-w lnded Am
bassador OF the Prince. ''Oh, that is
very simple" replied Bismarck.
when my wife thinks any one is STAY
ing too long, she merely sends serv-
ant for me, and the interview ends. ="
just then servant entered, and, after
low bow, said: Madame, the Prin-
cess. requests the favor of your High
ness presence for few minutes" The
Ambassador blushed, and took his
leave with what dignity he could
N. Y. Ledger.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-07-02
IunGE BY RESULTS.

al believe in only one school of medi-
cine" said prominent merchant. 1T is
the school that cures" The speaker was
IAN Oxygenist." Experience with Drs.
STARKEY & PALEN's Compound Oxygen
treatment, as supplied from their labora-
tory, No. 1929 Arch street, Philadelphia,
Pa, makes converts every hour. An in
terestihg pamphlet on this well treat
ment is sent free to every applicant.
Orders for the Compound Oxygen Home
Treatment will efilled by HI. A. Mathews,
6l5 Powell Street, San Francisco.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-07-02
HOUSE BURNED.

MITCHELL, Crook Co., Oregon.
l hereby GER lty that the loss of my
house and contents has been adjusted
and settled in a full and satisfactory
manner by the STATE INSURANCE
COMPANY, of Salem, Oregon, in which
it was insured. y. Il. KEYS.
April 10. 1886.
Mr.. Keys received $1,520.10. The
STATE pays all honest losses promptly
and literally.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-07-02

"A Seattle CIV. IT, man has or
ganized dramatic company which he
will take to Juneau, Alaska. This is
the first attempt to satisfy Alaskan
dramatic instincts.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-07-02
Use DIR. Pierce's - l ellets' ltr costipa.
tiOn

Rosina Radovani, a remarkably hand
some woman, belonging to one of the best
families in Pisa, Italy, has been sentenced
to fifteen years Imprisonment forpoisoing
her l7-yea old daughter. The prisoner is 38
years of age and retains much of her youth
full beauty. Jealousy of the superior
charms of her daughter caused her to COM
NIT the murder.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-07-02

Piso's Remedy for Catarrh is agreeable
to use. 1t is not liquid or a snuff. soc
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-07-02

If you want Heads, Slugs, Cases, Cabi-
nets, order from Palmer & Rey.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-07-02

Among the Delegates to the Interna-
tional Congress of the Salvation Army to
be held in London, is Chinaman from
San Francisco
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-07-02

-General Nelson A. Miles is the
youngest man OF bis rank in the United
States army, and the only one who has
come from civil life. CHICAGO Journal
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-07-02

For Coughs, Sore Throat,
Asthma, Cafarrh, and other Dis
eases of the Bronchial Tubes, no more
Bronchial TrOcieS."
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-07-02

The steamer Arcadia, from Jamaica to
Baltimore, is reported lost in mid ocean.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-07-02
HE WAS DIVORCED.
Uncle Aaron's Qualification and his Suisse
quent Disgust.


quent Disgust.
Good mornin', Marse Dick" said
Aaron Morse, as he stepped into the
store of Richard Kelly, down in Missis-
sippi, and dotted his hat, holding il in
his hands behind him
Good morning, Aaron. What can
do for you this morningP" said Mr..
Kelly.
''Da'se got me agin, Marse Dick"
who's got your
der gran gurer."
What have you been doing?"
Muffin, Marse Dick"
you must have done something
wrong, Dick, or the grand jury Ger.
tanly would not have indicted YOU
80 God. Marse Dick, | hain't done
muffin"
"Well, what do they say you have
done?"
"Da 'scuse me er compromising wi d
hog"
ment. Aaron. You've been stealing a
hog, and if you are convicted the court
will divorce you from your wife for two
years and send you to the penitentary. ~
Hit will?"
Yes
~ golly, Marse Dick, dat's good "
what! going to the penitentiary for
two years good?"
mot that part SO much. blu, der I'D
der part, dat what tickle me-"
What part?'
Getting dat deforcement from the ole
ooman-dat what plees dis Niger"
Then, understand that you are
willing to serve two years in the peni-
Tertiary to get rid of your wife,"
Oats der conclusion Of hit for er
CONAN dat don't take no intrust in hcr
husband, and don't do muffin fer he's
sport and forces him to skarmish in
der woods for rashuns got no dismiss
wild er husband"
Aaron was tried the following week
and the Judge gave him four, instead
of two years, and now he wants his
wife TO sell her two cows to pay a law
yer to appeal his case to the Supreme
Court But she rather likes the divorce
herself especially as it costs her nothing
Detroit Free Press.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-07-02

A collision on the Pennsylvania road
wrecked twenty-five cars and killed three
men.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-07-02

DIR. Henley's Celery, Beef and Iron re
moves languor and loss Of appetite.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-07-02

Many outrages are still being committed
by the Apaches in Sonora, Mexico.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-07-02

"A new theory, propounded by M.
Ludovic Breton, as to the formation of
coal is that it is produced by the sink
ing of floating islands like those which
now occur on many lakes and rivers.
These islands are composed chiefly of
turf, which, being swallowed up by the
water, becomes fossilized at the bot
tom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-19
THE STRIKE ON THE LAKE SHORE
All Movement Of Freight out OF Chicago
Suspended

CHICAGO, April Robustness has been en-
tirely suspended In the yards OF the Lake shore
road ever since the switchmen struck Saturday
night. All day yesterday there was big crowd
OF strikers and spectators at the 43d street
yards The switchmen held n meeting last
night and appointed a safety committaa of
thirty men to do picket duty and protect the
company's property. one-half are 20 stand
guard by day and the other half AT night The
strikers deny that they have asked the COM
pany TO discharge the eight Objectionable nom
union men. They say they would be satisfied
IL the company removed them TO some other
department OF the road outside OF the capacity
OF switchmen.
At $50 this morning an attempt was made
To take out three refrigerator cars. A crowd of
about 200 people, mostly outsiders, was
congregated about the Lake Shore round house
at ADD street. The safety committee was on
When the engine began TO move out with the
cars a number of men boarded IL and held an
earnest consultation with the engineer aud
fireman. Then they jumped down and the
train proceeded on Its way. Only for a short
space, however. Then more men Jumped on the
cars, set the brakes and the train came To stand.
still, the cars were quickly unt ouplcd and the
coupling pins flung away. Che utmost good
humor prevailed all the time.
All the Baltimore & ohio strikers went back
10 work at seven O'Clock this morning. The
non-union men will probably lie sent out on the
road.
ST. Louis, April 1a.-The Bridge and Tunnal
and the Belt line companies have at last en-
ployed a sufficient number OF men TO man all
their readiness 10 do all the transferring across
the river and between the various railroad
yards in East st. Louis, which may be re
quired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-19
FLOOD AT MONTREAL.
Water Six Feet Deep i'm Some Streets
Fire Engines in Boats.

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, April 19.-About II
o'clock Saturday night the river rose suddenly
and continued rising until the greater part of
the business district was under water 1t is
the worst flood that has ever visited Montreal
The whole west end below St Antoine was also
flooded. The walls of Nelson's rolling mill
have given way. The whole country on the
south shore as far as St Johns is flooded and
all communication stopped. The fire depart
ment is demoralized, about half of the stations
being cut off by water Two extensive fires
took place yesterday. At a fire in tenement
houses in Duke street half dozen families had
to be rescued in boats. The police have boats
in readiness on trucks for other fires The
flooded district is mostly In darkness, the
water having entered the gaspipes and the
electric works being flooded. The ice jam holds
firm from Hochelaga to Boucherville. Dr.
Thayer called upon the mayor last night to
have him get the jam blown up with dynamite.
He said the water had backed up at Lachine,
flush with the head of the rapids, and that
there was great danger OF its bursting from its
banks in which case il would rush over the
low lying grounds and do inestimable damage
The mayor gave his authorization and referred
the doctor to Alderman Stephens, but the latter
deemed the task both dangerous and useless
The English newspaper offices are flooded and
the papers Will have to publish in the French
offices. In some places the water rose SO rap
idly that the people had to take refuge i'm the
upper stories OF their houses, where many are
without fire and fuel. In some streets the
water is six feet deep. Merchants say the
losses Will amount to millions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-19
Affairs in West WASHINGTON.

SLIGHT FIRE.-Saturday evening a fire oc-
CURED in the show window OF Benjamin Mil
lers dry goods store, No. 1920 NJ street, caused
by a piece OF goods igniting from the gas;
damage about 500.
THE WEST WASHINGTON SABBATH SCHOOL
UNION of which X. ID. Ruffin is president and
Z. IL. Turner is secretary, celebrated their 18th
anniversary in Ebenezer A. NJ. E. church yes
terday afternoon. The house was crowded
with both white and colored people. The exer
cises were very interesting and the collections
footed up 500.
Fined Mary Smith, Bella Dickson and
Frank Bowman were before the Police Court
to-day, charged with disturbing the quiet of
the town, and they were fined So each. Vim
cent Jones, charged with a similar offense, for
feited his collateral.
NoTES.-A dead female infant (colored) was
found floating under IN" street bridge yester-
day morning by Officer Edwards.-Wm. John
son, alias Enoch Smith, q well-known colored
character, has been arrested by Officer Il. Fisher
for grabbing dollar note from the hands OF
Henry jackson, on NJ street on Saturday.-A
well-known angler caught thirty-one black
bass in the upper Potomac yesterday.
TEMPERATURES AND CONDITION OF WATER
AT Z A. M.-Great Falls, temperature. 5S: con-
ditiOn, 26. Receiving reservoir, temperature
go; condition at north connection, 4; south
connection. ii. distributing reservoir, tenn
perature, 50; condition at influent gatehouse,
3; condition at etiiuent gatehouse, 4.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-19
Closed or Open Doors?
THE QUESTION WHICH Is AGITATING TIL

The question of abolishing secret sessions has
agitated the minds of Senators no little of late.
Those who favor the move are and have been
actively at work endeavoring to convince the
doubtful, while Senators who adhere to closed
doors have been no less active on their side OF
the question. It seems that quiet conference
has been held by some of the leading supporters
OF secret sessions, with the view of devisng
some plan that might satisfy the public demand
without opening the doors. One suggestion
was to give out authentic reports OF the pro
ceedings of executive sessions minus remarks
and debate. That is, the motions made and
votes recorded. Some newspapers. in order to
make secret sessions absurd and disgust Sena-
tors with them, have been publishing fictitious
reports of such sessions, ana Senators who have
been misrepresented regard ii as a serious mat
ter. To offset this it was suggested that Sena-
tors rise in open session and denounce the re-
ports msrepresenting them. Meantime Sena-
tors Platt, Logan, Riddleberger and others, who
are ardcntly laboring for open sessions say the
movement is progressing, and that even should
the Senate now refuse to open its doors, it must
yield to the popular demand before q great
while