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The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1886-06-26

The census of the German EN-
pire which has Just been taken es-
tablishes the fact thatthe prepond-
erance of the female over the male
sex is increasing in Pussia. While
the male population numbered
1898, ,6SS, the female population
was 4,420,145, an excess of $780,
457 females on a total of 2S,313,-
S33 persons. Since the census of
1880 the excess of females has in
creased 77,07S, and since 1867 the
increase has been no less than 297, :
900, or 129.46 per cent. Out of
100 persons who were enumerated
in the census of Prussia in 1867 ,
1852 were males and 50.4S were
females, but now the proportion is
1907 and 5O93 per cent respect
lively, the excess of females having
increased from 90 to 1.S6 per cent
in eighteen years. Of all the Prov
inces of Prussia only Rhineland
and Schleswig Uolstein show a
small preponderance of the male
sex, while in East Prussia, Posen
and Berlin the greatest preponler-
ance of females is to be found. In
Berlin alone, with its population
of roughly 100000, there are
81, ,419 more females than males
Hartford Courier.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1886-06-26

Mr.. Quincy narrated the follow
ing characteristic anecdote of Mr..
Webster: The route between Bos-
ton and New York by the way of
New Haven had just been opened,
and Mr.. Quincy was occupying a
seat with Mr.. Webster when the
cars stopped at the latter city. Mr..
Webster was not Quite well, and
saying he thought it would be pru-
dent to take some brandy, asked
Mr.. Quincy to accompany him in
search of it. They accordingly en-
tered a barroom near the station
and the order was given. The at
tendent, without looking at his Gus
toner, mechanically took a decan-
ter from Il shelf behind him and
placed it near some glasses on the
counter. Just as Mr.. Webster was
about to help himselfthe bartender
happened to look up, started as if
it had been a spirit, and cried
"stop! !" with great vehemence. He
then took the dccanter from Web
ster's hand, replacing it on the
shelf from whence it came, and dis
appeared beneath the counter
Rising from the depths he bore to
the surface an old-fashioned black
bottle, which he substituted for the
decantcr. Webster poured small
quantity into a glass, drank it of
with great relish and threw down n
half dollar as payment. The bar
keeper began to tumble in drawer
Of silver, as if selecting some small
pieces for change, whereupon Web
ster waived his hand with dignity
and with rich and authoritive tone
spoke these words: Ny good
friend, let me offer you piece OF
advice. Whenever you give that
good brandy from under the
counter never take the trouble to
make change" As they turned to
20 out the dealer in liquors piaccI
one hand upon the bar, threw him
self over it and caught NJ Quincy
by the arm. "Tcll me who thai
man isr' h.. cried with genuine
emotion. "iIe is Daniel Webster =
Mr.. Quincy answ,r d. The ma
paused, as if to find words ade-
quate to convey the impression
made upon him, and then exclaim-
ed in feryent whisper: By
heaven, sir, that man should bc
President of the United States Y
The adjuration was stronger than
Mr.. Quincy had written, bat it was
not offered profanely; it was sim
ply the emphasis of an overpower-
ing conyiction.-Doston BIlget.
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Actlcc of Forfeiture.

,.ito,A y. c. Derry:
/ hE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT
oa. ~, the undersigned. have expcndcc
W.. ..eA4Fed l9lQ0) dollar. in Labor ano
ir.Hi upon thc Grow a l'ein, lode min.
t-ist 'TT'il liuatca in sawtcoth Mining Dis
in ts"lnty OF Aituras, Territory of Idaho.
t,sn,." t'r - hold said claim under the pro
tnr ''s l,';. oi section 1924 Revised Statutes OF
ed :, 1i'ed id States. being the smount requir-
lsce,,tt'o tt'oil the same tor the year ending
u ssiJ i.JI.eF ns o. 1855. That your proportion
i tbir,ss - apenditure due by you, NJ Z. Duffy,
tire ss-ulsee lS33.33) dollars aud thirty
S,a,.s.. cents, lawful money Of the United
labnc.@.ll.au anu Il within ninety days after the
th:s d." ds..oh "i this notice, or Isl days from
your -a.e' ,'' You fail or refuse to contribute
eo-ou ~ disop"ftion of said expenditure. as
bceo"na' = Your interest in SAID claim will
Your 80. .le property Of the undersigned.
s,ar,,a- heFs, under section Z3z. Revised
''S oi The United States.
GED. 4. pEILBRItk,
Ds,.d -. DIN Ms KcLLAUAk.
80 .a az NienHa. Idaho. Jan zi. I5-,
s' r~v..sasloi. sA. -, 1896.
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Notice to Creditors.

Estate of Patrick Burns, Deceased.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN ~ IHE
N undersigned. administrator of the estate
# Patrick Burns. deceased, to the creuitoT.
#, and all persons having claims ogain,s'
die said deceased, 10 exhibit them, wi''l .i'e
necessary vouchers, within Ten ~ nion'rs :,
after the first publication Of this notice, q
the said administrator 1T his place oi Dusi
ness. Main street, in the town OF ketchuih
.alturas county, idaho Territory
THOMAS MITCHELL,
Administrator of the Estate oi iairish
Burns. Deceased. .a,,.
Dated kctchum, Idaho, March ., lSeo-
First publication March ~. 1885.
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The KETcHuM KEYSTONE.

The KEYSTONE has long bcrn acAnowi-
edged 10 bc the sole representative Of ne
Great Upper Wood River and sawtoosit
mining regions. and, located rs it is III the
very heart of the NEST promising mining
country on the face Of the earth. and leav-
ing nothing nndcne to present its readers Z!
complete synopsis of all mining reys and
Developments as well as matters of local
importance in the growth Of ketchum, the
future metropolis OF Idaho it is an ninvalua-
bic guide for capital and informant To the
settler of every craft and position. Sub
scribe for it, read il. and let your friends
read what may benefit them.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1886-06-26

The quality of turquoise imports
a prosperity in love.
Chrysolite was used as an anu
let against evil passions and de
spondency.
The opal imports apprehension
and insight and is the emblem OF
unrealized hope.
Conjugal felicity was symbolized
by the sarionyx, which was be-
licved to insure.
The topaz was thought to pro-
mote fidelity and friendship and to
calm internal passions.
The diamond has the mystic
symbolism of light and purity,
faith and uprightness of character.
The properties of the amethyst
is to calm the passions of the body
and prevent drunkenness.
The bloodstone was thought by
the ancients to impart courage,
prudence, fortitude and stability of
character.
The moonstone was the emblem
of the merchant prince, and signi-
fed we'll directed industry and the
arts of peace.
Garnet or carbunclc represents
constancy of purpose anl fidelity
to duty. 1t is pre-emincntly the
soldiers gem.
The ruby was thought TO guard
against unfriendliness, and partic-
ularly that form SO common in an
tiquity-poisoning.
The sapphire signifies modcsty
and charity of opinion, and was
thought to possess the power OF
breaking the spells of magic.
The agate or challedony repre-
sents physical prosperity, and ii is
the stone Of the athlete and physi-
clan, and imparts longevity and
he alth.
The emerald symbollzes truth,
and was believed to secure good
faith, friendship, happiness and
home. 1t was also the appropriate
emblem for a judge or lawyer.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1886-06-26

There arc five million Indians in
Mexico, making 50 per cent. Of
the entire population. They speak
IS idioms and GO dialects. They
arc nearly all ignorant, aud live
10y themselves q wild, halfsavAgo
life in he'country districts. Gov
ernor Jose Maria Hslnirez, Of ella.
pas, will ask tho President to ap-
propriase one milIiOh d0llefs to
educate these lrlians. WashsAs-
.on Poet.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1886-06-26

Two very quick-witted minds
came in contact when the Rev. DIR.
Vincent introduced at Chatauqua
Chicago clergyman who was to
lecture on "Fools." The prelimi-
naries are thus reported: I'VE are
now to have lecture on fools by
one a very long pause and loud
laughter from the audience when
the president concluded with the
saving clause of the wisest men in
TIC country" The lecturer adj
vanccd to the desk and responded:
II am not as big fool as DR..
Vincent Ianother long pause, and
still more hearty laughter from tho
audiencc] would have you sup
pose. ."-PhiladcIphia Call
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ALL PERSONS INDEBTED 10 iih
"A under>l- l-l.ed are requested 10 caii ~" D.'
,o,.io M nj o,ce II, lie Is about 70 remove
=. ,.a,I.y Il. viii sill furnish t.l" Ge-
n,aud tor bricis ailc iiine lE Net'iiiuli "i-.-
,fnc,- Oh land. ana all persons MisAin:s
.gtc-. OF tl.ear AslJ are 'lD.c " see ii-iAi ~
f,crson az; .isii 10 sct<lc up are fe'!ass5is'i'
F" ~ ~. ! IvfiS ~ POINT
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Act.ce Of Forfeiture.

Toj = Blmlerscr.
(0C. ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT
: nave expended one hundred dollar.
80. ana improvements upon til,
W,'.ma . o ,e mining claim. situated OF
N,r;,,, .tr 1Feek. Warm Springs Greek
,..-- District. Alturas Co. Ida iio Terri
rr5 r5i, X order 70 held the said premise
F. provisions of section ~, Of the
s...... ,'.stu Statutes Of the United. being III,
). ..1'.. iieGmred 10 hold the same for ,hf
i.;.i.,,'' 'i.uhs December 81. 1875. and Il
,'.,.l I'm ninety day, from the service of thi
r.,;- 7: within ninety days after ,hi.
n"ii. niIe ~ publication !. including costs o.
,@rr ..'' all"h YOU fail or refuse 10 contribu,.
-. proportion Of such expenditure q:
~. .yr Your interest in sail claim you
Nil ~ ~ "''hg one-fou I .. amounting to So
urdl- mi neeome the property Of the subscribs;
sad section 1924
Data WM. SCHULTZ
I,,s'ea az kctclum. Idaho. Jan. 0. i5Ss;.
"s' pNbIcation Jan. 9. 1885
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Paris is crowded with Americans.
Sleight of hand refusing Il mar-
riagc otler.-Texas Siftings.
1t is the earliest strawberry that
catches the sugar.-Boston Travel
er.
People who throw banana skirs
at large are now called bananar-
chists.
The best thing yet discovered for
seasickness is port.-AIedical Rec
ords.
Yer kahn jedge or man by his
size. The bigges' orange is got de
the thickest peelin'.-Arkansaw
Traveller.
Our friend Primus Tucker has q
dog that he calls " Illogical Infer
ence," because it dosen't follow. -
Texas Siftings.
1t is some satisfaction to argue
with the man who holds mort
gage. lie is always willing to ac-
cept your premises.
A puzzle: If three cats catch
three rats in three minutes. how
many cats would it take TO catch
100 rats in 100 minutes.
The following little extract from
an eastern journal reflects in tersc
and eloquent language the general
public feeling toward the Grand
Army of the Republic "Thc
Grand Army of the Republic has
this popularity over all other mill
tary organizations; it receives no
recruits. Other armies are kept
up and argumentcd by constant
accessions to their ranks. Young
blood, vigorous muscle, new life,
continually being added, recuper-
ate their energies and maintain
their efficiency; bat the crippled
and way-worn veterans receive no
new company, see no new faces,
repeat no words of command iii
young comrades ears JOY no timi |
boys in the discharge of unfamiliar
duties. Silently they move onward,
recognizing the invitable in their
march. When they fall out of
ranks il is TO take n rest from
which no blare of bugle or roll of
drum shall ever call them again.
Thus they are passing away. Sew
cnteen thousand died last year,
and each succeeding year will show
an even increasing list. Let fra
ternity, charity and loyalty grow
stronger with the fastening years
and the blessings with which the
old boys fought, become more
precious as their faces disappear
forever
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1886-06-26

The organ-blowcr in London
church recently fell asleep during
the service, of which fact the audi
ence soon became conscious by
his vigorous blowing of his own
organ. The Rev. Arthur Hall, the
preacher, after bearing it for awhile,
stopped and remarked: IL do not
object to quiet nap on hot day,
and am hattered at being able to
contribute to anybody's rcposc.
But while proud at being able to
give the beloved sleep, l wish it to
be distinctly understood that j
draw the line at snores. There is
a man snoring in the congregation,
and / shall be obliged if somebody
will waken him." The offender
was quickly reused.
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IN the District Conr, Of the Second Judicial
District. of the Territory of Idaho, III an
for tia. County of Aliuras.
ELIZABETH ]. Nelly. Plaintiff,
S,MrsL NELLY, Defendant
The PeoYle Of the United States in the Ter
ritory of Idaho send Greeting 10 Sanirc.
Nelly, Defendant.
NOU ARE HEREBY REQulRkD It
ar,near In an action brought agllnsi
vou by the ahove-named piainfiI.- II
he District Court of tiie second Juilcih
District of the Territory OF lda.io, III ano
or the County of Alturas, AMI In answer
nc complain; lilci therein. within T. j day
exclusive of the d,v OF service J. after the
crvicc on you of this Summcns-ii served
within this county: or ii served out OF thi-
.uunty. but in this district. within tScnt,
laws: otherwise within forty days - o.
Judgment by default will be taken against
.'ou according To the prayer OF SAID com
slan'
The said action is brought tn dissolve the
,ons,s If matrimony heretofore and nov
.xisting bet xeen YOU and the plaintiff. allce
.nc that this action is based upon yba.
assertion and failure 10 provide Tor her ths
-onmul.nccessarieS of life. the iaci> more
ally appearing in plaintil7s complaint,
-ertilici copy OF which Is herewith served.
Aud vnu are hereby notified that II yot
ail To appear and answer the said ccni
,laint. as ;ibovc-rc9nired, the said plaintih
xill take default and apply To- the court To-
lhe relief demanded In plaintlh complain I.
Given under nay hand and the
seal OF the District Court Of me
Second Judicial District Of the
Territory of Idaho. IN and iof
H. . the County Of Alturas, tbs 18Th
- day OF January. IN the year oi
Lord one thousand eight hun
dred and cightysix.
A. l.. RICHA KphoS.
Clerk uf the District Court.
Ky j.. X. RICHARDS.
DEPUTY Clerk.
r. q. WHEELER, Plaintiff Attornv.
First publication Feb. 9. 1856.
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Now in the course of human
eyea.s .he rousth OF sliy i com
ins Small cass.iIoa c.nnons aGe
.si,:.g 10 tn ',o3s Tor Eve ea.Ls
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IN the District Cour, Of the Second Judicia
District. of the Territory of Idaho, III an
iur ia. County OF Aliuras.
ELIZABETH ]. NELLY. Plaintiff,
The Washington critic., 1886-04-22
IlcaI Estate Denis,

There is a movement In real estate all the
time, good amount Of business being done
each day and dealers are generally very well
satisfied. Prices not only remain stiff, but
there is general feeling Of an advance.
The eight-hour labor movement is not
affecting real estate, US even people who
may hesitate to build are buying and hold
ing on to their purchases for an advance
There have been some deals In suburban
property recently, George II. Fearons sell
ing Charles b. Pearson three lots on
Meridian Hill for $2,250. Mr.. j. Brad.
Adams has bought Of Mrs. L. +. Adams for
S6,5O0 q lot on l. street, between Eighth
and Ninth streets. Frank j. Tibbetts has
sold to Francis Lamb for S, 500 lot on
street, between Thirteenth and Fourteenth.
Two lots in the Columbian University
grounds, owned by George N. Rider,
brought 80, 400 Mrs. NJ. j. Bright being the
purchaser. Three thousand one hundred
and ninety-fve dollars was the price that
Mrs. Mary Larcombe paid to Charles Ger
icke for two lots on II street, between
Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets. Prop
erty in Southeast Washington has had
quite boom this spring, and some heavy
sales have been made. Besides the large
amount bought by the New York syndicate,
n number Of private parties have taken a
hand In the purchase. Mrs Emma G.. Car
penter has sold lot corner of Tenth and G
streets southeast to Mrs. ID. B. Sailer for
s2,050. Two corner lots on b street and
Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets southeast,
brought 2,153, Archie T.. Walton buyiHg
them of L. L. Corbett.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-22
East Washington.

The Clerks Assembly of the Knights OF
Labor held an open meeting last night at
Washington Hall, corner Pennsylvania
avenue and Third street, East Washington.
w. II. Daniel, president Of the Clerks Early
Closing and Beneficial Association, explaiud
the advantages to the clerks Of the early
closing movement, and also the greater ad
vantages that would come to them by join
ing the assembly Of the Knights of Labor.
After enrolling as members number Of
clerks, the assembly adjourned.
. The horse of Mr.. A. X. Spofford became
frightened at some boys who were hanging
on behind on roller skates last evening and
ran away down Pennsylvania avenue east.
At the corner Of Sixth street the driver,
Jesse Radcliif, was thrown out and slightly
injured, ana at the corner of Fourth and Il
streets southeast the buggy was smashed
by a collision with telegraph pole.
Captain Remey leaves tomorrow for his
new post Of duty, as executive officer at
the Norfolk Navy-Yard.
Revival services are being held at Fourth
Street Nj. L. Church every evening this
week, and at every meeting the church has
been crowded. Last night there were four
penitents at the missionary meeting. 1t is
probable that these services will be con-
tinued next week.
The buggy OF Mr.. W. L. Dodge of 11G B
street northeast was demolished last even
ing by the running away of his horse
on Third street cast
The board for the Eighth Sub Division of
the Associated Charities met last evening
at l40 b street northeast. There were pres
ent Rev. j. w. Chickerlng, president: Chas.
Junken, esq, treasurer; Mrs. Charles Jun
ken, and A. M. Kanouse, secretary. Re
ported since prior meeting families aided
with fuel and provisions, families white,
23 persons; 2 colored, 13 persons; amount
expended, SI3.45
The Washington critic., 1886-04-22
4 LUCKY MISTiK r..
How Duel Bctwccn well-Known
Artists Was Prevented.

Artists was Prevented.
The confounding of o'clock a. m.
and r. IN. prevented duel at the
south end of the Long Bridge last
Tuesday between two well known art
lists of this city named Travcrs Hedg.
man, in the employ of the Corcoran
Art Gallery, and Mr.. Matthews. A
difference has existed between the two
gentlemen for some time. Last Mon.
day night they met in the lobby of an
uptown hotel and had angry words. A
challenge was sent out and accepted
later In the night and z o'clock the
next day (Tuesday) was fixed for the
bloody work. Artist Forsbcrg was se-
cured as second for Mr.. Hedgman and
Mr.. Wright was to do the hOnors for
Mr.. Matthews.
Singularly, each principal and his second
had different opinion as to the hour for
the meeting. Mr.. Iledgman and his second
and few friends meandcred over to the
Virginia end Of the Long Bridge at Z
o'clock, a. IN. They waited for an hour
and then returned to this city, thoroughly
convinced that Matthews was a coward
Mr.. Matthews, just twelve hours later y
o'clock, p. m.-stood on the same spot
waiting for his antagonist. lie waited
until dark and came home feeling that ho
was the only one Of the two who had nerve
enough to fight and that lledgman was a
skulking coward.
The police hearing of the affair, Sergeant
Digglns and Private lIollenberger yestcr-
day took into custody Messrs. lledgman
Forsberg and Cluss Cromwell, the latter
Icing witness. Lieutenant Arnold gave
them some healthy advice and liberated
them on their promising to let the matter
rest where IL was.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-22
The Academy OF Sciences.

At the afternoon session Of the Academy
Of Sciences yesterday Professor Walcott of
Harvard was elected foreign secretary In
place OF Professor Agassiz, whose term has
expired. General Meigs, Professors Brush,
Young, Pickering and Langley were
elected members Of the council. AT the ses-
sion last night Professor Langley was
awarded the Draper medal for researches In
solar physics. Memoirs were also read of
the members who died during the last year,
Professors John w. Draper and Arnold
Guyot. At the session OF the academy to-
day two papers left over from yesterday
were read, "The Ordinal aud Super-ordinal
Groups Of Fishes" by Theo. Gill, and "On
the Absolute and Relative Wave Lengths
Of the Lines OF the Solar Spectrum by
ii. A. Rowland. Also, papers son the
Platinous Compounds as Addtive Mole
oules," by Wolcott Gibbs; "The influence
OF Magnetism on Chemical Action" by Ira
Remsen, and "The Deaf aud Dumb OF Mar
tha's Vineyard" continuation of "Research
Relating to the Ancestry of the Deaf" by
Alexander Graham Bell. The academy
called upon President Cleveland yesterday.
The sessions will continue tonight and to-
morrow.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-22
COURT RECORD.

EQUITY Court. Justice James.-Nor-
ris VS.. Norris; sale decreed and Z. E. Alex
ander and j. &. Head appointed trustees
to sell. Nickerson VS.. Nickerson; certified
to the General Term. Dillon VS.. Dillon;
$25 per month alimony allowed.
CRIMINAL CoURT-Justicc Macarthur
Charles Hamilton, killing OF George Hill;
argument In progress. Samuel r. Vinal,
grand larceny; pleaded guilty; sentence sus-
pended.
CIRCUIT CoURT-Justice Hagner. r.--Glea.
son vs. Virginia Midland Railroad Com
pany; verdict for defendant. Ward VS..
Cullinane; judgment by default. Windsor
a. Ford vs. johnson ct al; on hearing.
POLICE CoURT-Judge Snell - Arthur
Clayton and Arthur Jones, colored, loud
and boisterous; $5 or Is days. Peter f.
Flynn, habitual drunkard; three months In
the workhouse. Maggie Smith, colored,
disorderly conduct; S. or Is days. Thomas
Maxwell, vagrancy; bonds or 80 days.
James O'Donnell, loud and boisterous; So
or Is days. Honora Reed, vagrancy; 9O
days in the workhouse. Coleman Perry,
trespassing on park; personal bonds. An
drew ii. Mitchner, loud and boisterous; S.
or Is days. Leo Simmons, violating the
building regulations; personal bonds
Martha Caulitlower, vagrancy; bonds or 9C
days In the workhouse.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-22

The hills back Of Starr Mills are very
prolific Of rattlesnakes. The British tars
in port like to roam about the hills sight
seeing. One of the young salts return
ing from jaunt in that direction Tues.
day approached a mill hand, aud with
the remark, "Mister, can you tell me
what this ?' hauled big snake out of
can, holding him by the five rattles on
the end Of his tail.
"Drop III" yelled the astonished mill
hand
The tar obeyed, and like flash the snake
glided away. 1t took some time to make
the young Brlton believe that he had caught
by the "scufr Of the neckn the most dreaded
Of American reptiles. 1t was a very easy
lesson for the young traveller, and II is not
likely that he will can any more snakes for
the sake of asking what they arc.-[Valleio
(Cal.) Chronicle.