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St. Landry democrat., 1886-02-13
a PROBLEM SOLVED.
A French Chemists idea of the Origin OF
Natural Gas.

New theories as to the origin Of petro-
leum and natural gas are constantly
arising, but no theorist can ignore the
almost invariable presence Of salt water
in gas and oil wells. NJ Berthelot, the
| French chemist, actually manufactured
crude petroleum, and in the process
noted the facts which have been OBJ
served in conn ection with the develop
ment of petroleum in nature. These
were principally that salt water in the
form of superheated steam, when in
contact with carbOnizcd iron, would de-
compose into its elements, or rather the
oxygen composed in it. pursuing the
laws of chemical affinity, would unite
with the iron, while the carbon of white
hot iron passed off and united with the
hydrogen of the water. forming oxide of
iron on one hand and hydrocarbon gas
on the other.
Monsieur Berthelot' experiments dem
onstrate the origin of natural gas and
petroleum in theory, allowing for the
difference in his Paris laboratory and the
great laboratory of nature Volcanic ac-
ton is attributed to steam generated from
the percolaton of water through the
seams and assures of the earth crust
to the heated interior. Now, rs the III
terror Of the earth is believed to contain
much carbon, either in state of purity
or in alloy with metals, such as iron,
salt water perculating through the
crust from the ocean beds and coming
in contact with the very hot mass must,
Of course, become superheated steam,
and the interchange of elements be-
tween it and the carbon'zed metals be-
comes easy. When the pressure of the
vapor is sufficiently great, it must find
an avenue of escape. In the case of
oil and gas deposits this is presumed to
be effected through small assures tenn
porarily forced open, the cooling in the
upper rocks relieving the pressure.
That some more aqueous vapor should
discharge itself along with the carbu-
retted hydrogen is to be expected, and
the condensation of this would account
for the salt water deposits. Recognize
ing similarity to volcanic action in the
production of gas and oil, some rational
estimates on their distribution and the
probable durability of the supply may
be formed. philadelphia Press.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-02-13
"A LITTLE NONSENSE"

Which is the stronger, an apple or
a pear? An apple; it drew pair out
ofthe garden of Eden.-PrairSe Farmer.
Dishonest railway managers profit
by watering their stock. But every
honest farmer waters his stock.-Chi-
cago Mail.
Very Sad: Jaw, Algernon, sick9"
"Co'd." How'd y catch 't9' Lifted
my hat rawthah suddenly t one O. the
girls, y know. Chicago NeaOs.
Got anything new this beastly
weather." asked one citizen of another.
Eyes, said the Intercepted, with fresh
frown on his corrugated visage. "Neu-
ralgia. ''-Chicago Ledger.
Farmer: That is voracious pig; 1
gave him pailful of slop which ne
drank all up, and I picked him up and
put him in the bucket, and the blamed
thing didn't fill it half full!-Albany
Journal.
An Irishman, speaking of friend
whom he suspected of living altogether
beyond his means, observed that he
believed that he would owe several
thousand pounds after all his debts
were paid.
The scholarly people give philo-
sophical reason for speaking of steam
boats, fire engines, etc., as She The
Lowell Citizen says the fire engine is
called she because all the men turn and
look at it when it passes along the
street.
81 didn't see you at church Christ
mas Day" II was there, though. I
have a new pew away back under the
gallery" "You are unfortunate.
mot at all. I consider myself very
lucky. | can't hear the choir at all.''
philadelphia Call.
AT a party young lady began
song, 'The autumn days have come,
ten thousand leaves are falling" She
began too high. 'Ten thousand" she
screamed out, then stopped "Start
her at five thousand" cried out an auc-
tioneer present.-N Y. Mail
"A Captain commanding one of the
British ironclads, beng at a grand ball
that had been given to the officers OF
the fleet, was accepted by beautiful
partner, who, in the most delicate man.
ner possible, limited to him the propri-
ETY. of putting on a pair of gloves.
"Oh,' was the elegant reply, "never
mind me, ma'am. 1 shall wash my
hands when 1 have done dancing."-
Exchange.
In Malta persons are forbidden to
come to the opera lin short sleeves or
with naked feet" We can understand
why there should be an objection to
short sleeves, but why should bare feet
be excluded Some of these notions
Of etiquette are too absurd for any
thing. A society young man don't
want to stay away from the opera SIM
ply because his only pair of boots are
1t the shoemaker's getting half-soled.
Herald.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-02-13
CURIOUS NAMES
Ciereyman's Chat Concerning Remark
able Given Names.

"What name that young man has, "
said clergyman yesterday to a Neacs-
gatherer, as the person indicated left
his presence.
''What is it?'
'sE. P Baxter, he writes it. Nothing
remarkable about that. but what amount
of hard thought is concealed in those in
itials The man was born on January
3, 1868, and his parents named him
Emancipation Proclamation Baxter in
honor OF the OCCASION
That's pretty bad
eyes, but there are some parents with
cranky ideas on the subject of naming
children. One boy christened Perse-
verance Jones, | endeavored to dis
suade the father, but he said the mother
was called patience. and he saw no rea-
son why the boy should not be called
Perseverance, because the two always
went together. Within few PAGES of
the grave of Benjamin and Deborah
Franklin, in the old cemetery at Fifth
and Arch streets, there is a headstone
bearing the inscription; Sacred to the
memory of S. L. U. Lloyd IT the owner
of that name were living now his friends
would probably call him 'Celuloid' ]
had colored man named Alexander
doing some work around here once. !
used to hear the other workmen call
him Trib' and Hole and it struck me
one day to ask him what his name was.
"'Tribulation Wholesome Alexander,
sab, he replied.
ut may have been some relative of
his who came to me with twins to have
baptized
What name will you call them?' I
asked
"'Cherubim' and 'Seraphim,' replied
the mother.
Why?' 1 asked, in astonishment.
Because, she replied, ''de pra'r
book says de cherubim and seraphim
continually do cry and desc yere
chil'en do nofn' else
The Ne'os-gatherer edged toward the
door, SAd, when he had got in the lob
by, shouted ''chestnut,' and skipped
down tairs.-Philadelphia Nctns
St. Landry democrat., 1886-02-13

in Iowa there lives man who
draws pension because ten years ago
his wife struck him with q broomstick.
Under this arrangement. if the editor
OF this paper lived in Iowa, he would be
entitled to two pensions and comfor-
table home for life. OMstmaw (Ga.)
Free Press.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-02-13

Judge Understanding the ge.
NAL author of tom Brown" lately
gave characteristic decision in suit
over walking match, to the effect that
the contest should be repeated in his
presence -PhiladelDhia CaIt
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-10-15
Mrs. Wilson's Entertainment.

Last evening, in Masonic Hall in
this city, Mrs. James A. Wilson en-
tertained her friends and those of the
pupils of her class in elocution, by a
series of recitals interspersed with vo,
cal and instrumental selections. Some
ten of the lady's pupils appeared on
the stage and competed for three
prizes to be awarded by committee
selected by the audience The first
prize was assigned to Miss Nellie
Nichols, the second to Mrs. E. G Cot
fin, and the third to Will. Nichols.
The pupils evinced remarkable prog
ress, and conferred great credit upor
Mrs. Wilson's ability as a teacher
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-10-15
ONLY A SHAM!
The Commissioners Repeal the Order
About the County Printing.

At their session, to-day, the County
Commissioners unanimously repealed
the order passed by them in July,
1885, which resuscitated one of the
two "snide" sheets in Haley (Which
had been dead about three months),
and saved the other from the fate
which ever, sooner or later, overtakes
so-caled newspapers not conducted
by practical printers or trained news
paper men.
As there will be little or no county
printing to do during the remainder of
the term of the present Board, and
as the Boards jurisdiction wilaprac-
tcally expire with the October SEES
sion, the repeal amounts to but little
beyond an Endorsement Of the stand
that the TINES has taken and occu-
pied upon this question.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-10-15
An End to Bone Scraping.

Edward shepherd, of Harrisburg Ill.,
saws: "Having received so much dement,
from Electric Bitters, feel it my duty 10
let suffering humanity know it. Rave
had running sore on my leg for eight
wears. My doctors told me would have
TO have the bone scraped or leg an'pu-
toted I used, instead, three bottles Oh
Electric Bitters and seven boxes OF Buck
lens Arnica Salve, and my leg Is no"
sound and we'll" Electric Buffers are
sold at 50 cents box. and Bueklen Ar
Mica Salye at % cents box, by o. ~
Rupert.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-10-15
Good Results in Every Case.

D. A. Bradford, wholesale paper dealer
of Chattanooga, Tenn, writes that he
was seriously afflicted with severe cold
that settled on his lungs; had tried many
remedies without benefit. Being induced
to try DIR. Kings New Discovery for
consumption, he was entirely cured by
Use of a few bottles. Since which time
he has used it for all coughs and colds IN
his family with best results. This is the
experience of thousands whose lives have
been saved by this wonderful discovery.
Trial bottles free at j. A. Rupert's drug
store.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-10-15
OFFICE HOURS :
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

,.dmvnew tad" GEO. KRIEG.
Timer wanted, at Coffyn & Co.'S.
Fresh oysters at the Merchants. If
T;oDer wanted, at Coffyn & Co.'s,
HALEY.
Fine boots and shoes received at
Geo. Krieg's.
comnlete assortment of gents I'M
derwear.
Choice cuts of beef, veal, and lamb,
=, Warren & Co.'S Eagle Market.
Goapd examine Lund s. Anderson's
now fall latest style gents goods. If
Did YOU hear the latest? Yes.
friedman sells cheaper than any other
merchant on the River.
DR. Burkhart, our dentist, puts in
CRITICAL teeth without plates, as we'll
.s ali kinds of fine dental work, such
as gold caps, gold plates, regulating
o. o., a3Od&w
A carload of choice hand-picked
Oregon apples just received, and for
sale at bottom prices. Not being
from Boise, there are no worms in
them. kElfhh VIM
For 80 days from aud after Octo-
her 9th, | will make cabinet photo
graphs for Sc per dozen. Small chill
ddren 81 per dozen. Now is your
time. CHAS. AHLSrhoM,
Corner of Bullion and First Avenue,
Haley, Idaho. o9t3o
All the candidates on the Republi-
can legislative ticket are unalterably
opposed to any division of the comfy,
aud they are also solid against the
repeal of the test oath. They are also
pledged to retrenchment and reform
and, if elected, they will be of great
benefit to the people of Alturas.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-10-15
THE DISTRICT COURT.
Fourth Days Proceedings Of the Fall,
1885, Term-Friday, October tx

L. c. Dorsey was excused from
serving as a juror at this term.
Mary A. J. More VS.. A. B. More
defendant allowed two DAYS to an.
swer.
). I. McCarter VS.. Pierce Dorgan.-
Plaintiffs motion to be allowed hv
himself and agents, to make a survey
and examination of the Galore MINING
claim, the property in controversy in
this action; also, the adjoining claim
called the Stormy; together with all
the works and improvements on either
of said claims, both underground and
upon the surface, sustained. Defend
ant excerpts to the ruling and decision
of the Court.
Stephen Hays VS.. J. w. Burns
Hearing Of motion to dismiss cause
because of plaintiffs failure to file
security for costs, continued until to-
morrow morning.
Geo. A. Black VS.. w. NJ. Wilson ct
al.-Demurrer sustained, and plaintiff
given until the 18th inst. to amend
complaint.
Phil Trevethick ct al. VS.. Bannock
u. q 5. M. Co.-George H. Roberts
wlthdraws his appearance as counsel
for plaintiff herein.
|. q 0. l.. |. Co. VS.. R. H. Tregas.
kis ct al.-Demurrer withdrawn. and
defendant gwen Is days to answer.
Jennie Williams VS.. Jesse Pollard
Motion for new trial herein contin.
ued until called up by the parties.
Cassie Freeland vs.. N. G. Freeland
Decree Of divorce granted plaintiff
who is awarded the custody of the
female child issued from the marriage
The grand jury presented two true
bills of indictment.
A. J. Mcdonald admitted to clti
zenship.
The grand jury reported that they
had ignored four bills of indictment
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-10-15
MUD.THROWING,
A Practise Which Debases the Press
and Lessons Its Influence.


A nominee or an aspirant for any
office is target for all manner of evil
rumors and charges, and it matters
little whether they be false or true
they go on wings far and near. To
be accused of killing ones grand.
mother or robbing hen, roost is the
common heritage of every aspirant
tor office from President down TO
School Trustee. To deny them is
useless. In fact, it only adds to their
venom. throwing has become a
science, and partisan newspapers are
adopts at it. 1t is curious to note
how the papers on one side will riddle
candidate or platform which the
other side is growing red in the face
over Its efforts to extol. The power
OF the press is great, no doubt, but it
would be far greater if it dealt fairly
with opponents. A man is not nee
essarlly a cut throat because he runs
for office, but if he really is one, then
the press should so state, aud bring
the facts to prove its assertions. AS
rule, better party service is rendered
by fair and calm criticism of the
platform or the failure of a certain
party or candidate to perform It's OBJ
legations and agreements. If an off
cial has been VIGOROUSLY derelict of
his duties, 1t shoulf be counted
against him. If he is all suavity a
month before election, and the oppo-
site the day after, it should be RENE m
bered. If he is incapable of perform
ing the duties of the position to which
he aspires, it is the part OF prudence
not to elect him. But all this can be
done with courtesy and due respect &c
his feelings. He need not be called
a thief, liar or Ounce to do all
this. An honest statement of the
plain facts will be much more power.
full. 1t is this wholesale throwing OF
mud that is doing much to injure the
power of the press and the speakers.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-10-15
THE PETERSON CASE.
II Cannot be Taken Hold or, Because
Of the Absence Of Legal Proof.

District Attorney Ruick, referring
10 the Peterson item published in
Yesterdays TIMES, says that the facts
are substantially as stated, but that no
legal proof is available that will war
rant prosecution here. Last July
he brought the matter to the atten-
lion of the grand jury; but nothing
could be done for the reason stated.
Mr. Ruick would be only too glad
to assist Mrs. Peterson, if he possibly
could.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-10-15

For years | suffered from loss of
appetite and indigestion, but failed to
n a0a relief until l began taking Ayers
oaFsaparilla. This medicine entirely
cured me. My appetite and digestion
are now perfect. Fred. q. Bower,
f'o Seventh St., South Boston, Mass.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-10-15
A c 4 r. ID.

Having been informed that certain
parties are endeavoring to cause my
defeat by alleging that l am not ELL
tirely safe on the question of dividing
Alturas county, hereby respectfully
request to be permitted to state that
l am unalterably opposed to any
division or segregation of any portion
of Alturas county.
J w. BALlANTINE.
MULDooN, l. T., Oct. 13, 1856.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-10-15
The African Race.

We recently met with wellknown
colored porter of Pullman car, who
runs from Atlanta to New York.
His name is Augustus l.. Grant, and
he lives at No. $50 Hayne Street, At
lsnta, Ga. He said, 81 would like to
publish for the benefit of consumptives
and for the comfort of their friends,
how | have been rescued from con-
sumptive's grave. know that many
people think the colored people do not
have consumption, but know from
experience that it is a great mistake.
Seven years ago | became a subject
of this forlorn disease, and was so pro-
nounced by my physicians. My lungs
became badly affected, nay cough was
awful, at times almost shaking me to
pieces. My general health broke
down and so declined that l became
helpless and reduced in flesh almost
to shadow. Terrible night sweats;
no appetite or digestion; more and
more pain in my lungs. suffered
more and more; my cough became ex-
ceedingly exhaustive, discharging
great quantities of pus and consump-
tive matter. had in the meanwhile
the best treatment; some of the best
physicians prescribed for me, and be.
came interested in my case. But
after two or three years treatment,
finding that | continued to grow worse,
they one by one abandoned the case
until at last they were all agreed that
it was only question of time with me,
and the time was thought to be very
short. In this condition, with one
foot as it we're in the grave, and max
ing my preparations to go through the
dark waters of death, one of my ply
sicians mentioned to me remedy
which mi ght be tried as last resort.
His reasoning was that consumption
being nothing more than ulcers on
the lungs, why is it that a remedy
which will cure an ulcer on the body
will not cure ulcers on the lungs
At his suggestion | procured bottle
of Swift's Specific and began to take
it. | felt SO much benefited from the
first bottle that | persevered in the
use of it, and my improvement was al
most as rapid as it was wonderful
My appetite came back to me, my
digestion was good, my strength was
rapidly regained, my lungs healed
over nicely, my cough left me grad
ually, and | went to work with a new
lease on life. For the last four OIL
five months l have not lost day.
wages nor felt symptom of that ter
rible disease that had brought me 81
near the brink of the grave. My ply
stefan three months ago pronounced
me sound and we mot Il trace o
lung trouble. He to-day, July 10th
made another examination, and tell
} me that my lungs are as sound as any
} body's. feel perfectly well, and
!, know l am entirely cured, and that
J owe my life to s. S. S., which wa
} prescribed by the physician. My ad
} vice to every man, woman and chilC
> who has weak lungs is to take S. S. S
= 1t cured me SQUAD and well after al
) the doctors and other medicine hat
} failed, and l want every sufferer t.
know it."
y Treatise on Blood and Skin DIS
n eases mailed free.
0 THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawe
0 3, Atlanta, Ga.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-10-15
Married.

REED EENELLY.-In this city, October a. 1885,
by the Rev. Father Nattini, Thomas Kennedy
and Miss Jennie Reed-both of this city.
THE bride is highly respected by all who know
her. The groom is the junior partner of the firm
of Brkin L Kennedy. of this city, one of our
cessful business houses. The young couple start
ost in life with the best wishes of all their
friends and acquaintances.l
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-10-15
THEY ARE THE BEST BLANKS

All of che above are generally pro-
nounced the best on the Pacific slope
and coast. They are well printed, on
extra thick paper, and gotten up so as
to require the least possible writing.
They are specially adapted to Alturas
county, and cost less to record than
any other blanks of the same nature.
wParties ordering by mail should
add / and ] cent per blank, for post
age.
All orders should he addressed to
T. E. PICOTTE,
Haley, Idaho.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-10-15

WHY WILL YOU cough when
sbilob's cure will give immediate re re
lief? Price 10 cts, so cts, and o.
For sale at Tracy's Drug Store.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-10-15
Obst acles to Marriage.

Happy relief from Excuses in early
youth. Nervous debility and all
Chronic special diseases cured by the
New Treatment. Obstacles to mar
rage removed. Books, Circulars and
Reports sent free in sealed envelopes.
Address
HOWARD ASSOCIATION, PHILADEL,
PHIA, PA. Je23m6d&w
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-10-15
BncklPn's Arnica Salye.

Inc best Salve in the world for Cuts,
D'u'ses, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
over eser sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
o"noiains, Corns, and all Skin Fruptions
~. positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
aM'eo' 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
a. ''Tiactlon, or money refunded. Price
'e''ts box. For sale by j. A. Rupert
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-10-15

Many forget that the lair and scalp
aeeo cleansing. Extensive use of
ayers Hair Vigor has proven that it
80 Tue best cleansing agent for the hair
mat 1t prevents dandruff and slim
'N'es the hair to renewed growth.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-10-15
Born.

DOMsKI-On the East Fork Of Wood River,
Thursday, October a. 1886, to the wife Of Via.
dyslav Domski-a girl.
Mother and daughter are doing we'll
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-10-15
Notice to Creditors.
Estate OF SAMUEL ooLsos, DECEASED.

Notice is hereby given by the undersi gned. Ad-
ministrater of the Estate Of Samuel Cofnen, de-
degsed to the creditors Of and all persons having
cGins against the said deceased. to EXHIBIT them,
with the necessary vouchers, within four months
alter tue first publication OF this notice, to the
sail Administrator at his place of business at
HALEY, in the County of Alturas
Dated at HALEY, September 60 1885.
MANS. "a. COFFIN.
Administrator of the Estate of Samuel Coinon.
SEQ deceased.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-10-15

By the piece, y and Is cents each.
In lots of 100, one-half of above prices.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-10-15

The order passed by the Board on
July 81, 1885, awarding the county
printing, except record books, to C.
H. Clay, was rescinded without a
dissenting voice.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-10-15
HALEY POst0Mce.
NAILS ARRIVE :

NAILS ARRIVE:
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from tno Torth liz M ano ~ ~ N,
from MAILS CLOSE
For the south south, P NJ. and s% g :.
For the NJ ..,.............. isUo y.
% P,s %neSy sss ,'qe
disr,a oOt BY railroad.
sna OFFICE HOURS
omen to owners Of lock boxes.
Once l% si,ssry aud Gall Boxes open from 1880
general p Zoo n. IN. Sundays, from IL, noon. to
apm. o-,.r and Registry Department open
Money Oruei til an m All registers must
nom s:Sg ., In M OF they will not leave that day;
be in by order or Registry business transacted
on sundays Vi H BEwS. Postmaster.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-10-15

"HACKMETACK," lasting and
fragrant perfume Price % and 30
cents. For sale at Tracv's
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-10-15

ROUP. WHOOPING COUGH
an Bras bits Immediately relieved
bv ,,t,In. Cure. For sale at Tracy's.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-10-15
Blanks! Blanks! Blanks

The following blank forms are lor
sale, for cash only, at the TINES office:
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-10-15
THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
Proceedings at Their October, 1856,
Session.

The following business was tran.
sacted.
Claims allowed:
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-10-15

NAILS CLOSE :