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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-01-10
Good News for Dexter.
Bangor's Visitors Depart.

RocKLAND, Jan. S.-Steamer Caroline
Miller Capt. Miller, sailed from here yester-
day morning, for New York, with ffty-seven
Italians on board, whose fare is paid by the
city of Bangor. These Italians have been
cared for by the city of Bangor for some
time, the city claiming that the company
that landed them there should bear the ex-
nenca of fransnortinp them hack
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-11-23
CYNIC AND PHILOSOPHER.
The Difference Between the CaIiow Youth
and the Man of Experience.

The Difference Between the CaIiow Youth
and the Man of Experience.
The cynic of twenty or twenty i've
believes he knows the world; that he
has sounded the depths of its decep-
ton; that life is IL delusion, hope a
snare, and love net. These young
gentlemen recover usually before
reaching the age of thirty; an occa-
sional unfortunate love affair takes the
conceit out of them, and they become
ouieter and, in time, agreeable COM
panions and cheerful friends. For
youth will not long live without hope.
10 the young a disappointment real
or supposed, clouds all the sky, and
there is no sense of something beyond
that dark day. But the skies do not fall:
on the morrow 1.-The sun goes up the
sky like any other day" hope springs
In the heart, and the current of life has
deeper movement and broader flow
Whatever enlarges hope will exalt
courage says DR.. johnson, in the
elder" and as mans courage makes
the ground feel firm beneath him be-
NoooS pants llllnScll ufulN, Hb
passes pleasantly beyond the age of
cynicism into the age of expectation
and content. "If it be asked" says
DR.. johnson, what is the improper
expectation which it is dangerous to
indulge, experience will quickly an
swer that it is such expectation as
is dictated not by reason, but by de-
sire; expectation raised not by the COM
mon occurrences of life, but by the
wants of the eXpectant; an expecta-
ton that requires the common sense
of things to be changed and the gener-
al rule OF action to be broken Thus
speaks the philosopher who has ex-
hausted the springs of life, is seeking
some stay for his old age. Wise indeed.
but wise beyond the apprehension of
man in whom the fires of life are still
full and strong, and falling as far short
of human natures daily needs as doe,
the cynicism of the callow youth. For
experience teaches man to bear disap-
pointment; it does not teach him that
life is free from it, however rational
our expectation Courier
Journal.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-11-23
Don't Sell the Farm.

There is a vast amount of discomfort
ana restieSsness with American farm
ers. They see and hear of others
making immense fortunes in a few
months or years by some fortunate
speculation. or by some favorable oc-
cupatlon for which probably the occu..
pam is Just suited by natural tact and
education And the farmer who -
barely making a living thinks he can
40 as well II he only sells out and gets
.ato some other business But this
lame class are blind and deaf to the
Aistory of thousands, who in restless
owing have preceded them. They
awe sold out good farm. and spent
we Whole OF IT IN finding a poorer
country, or in hankin around to find
some business better than farming
There are plenty of rich men-more
imam mere ought TO Debut not one
N iity OF those who enter commercial
business or the learned professions
that eventually bedome rich. A larger
proportion of real farmers become
lch than that of any other industry or
profession. Hold on to the farm, and
conduct it wisely and energetically
and let rowing ard trading alone
i0Wd Homestead.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-11-23


taken often throughout the year,
the days outing is probably of
greater hygienic value than the longer
period. The first and last requisite 10
make the day profitable IS to spend it
as the taste inclines always suppos-
ing that it doesn't incline to break the
commandments and that 1t leads to
something entirely outside the usual
routine. Go fishing; if you like that.
Go ana see "a game of baseball this
advice may seem superIluous. but,
strange rs it may appear. men and
women do exist who have never seen
the National game in all its glory and
need urging before they will go. Go
TO The woods. far from the maddening
crowd. if your fancy leads, and study
the beauties OF nature; if you are gre
gari0u5. call on your neglected neigh
Dor. or visit the town ten miles away
that you have always heard of but
have never seen. Don't visit your
cousins in town or out; they don't
want TO see you in warm weather.
Stay at home and get acquainted with
the baby, or if you happen to be the
baby's mother leave the infant to its
paternal ancestor and fate for the day
II nothing better Offers stay ut home
and sleep. You might do worse. Give
yourself, in short, a change of occupa-
ton. something new to think of once d
week. thereby getting out of the rut,
and so far as your enjoyment and vel
fare are concerned it will not matter
greatly whether or not you join in the
yearly pilgrimage to the seashore. the
mountains or Maxinkuckee -Mtnne-
nNnLiS .InMrlLnI
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-11-23
VACATIONS A NECESSITY.
Rest Absolutely Essentia; TO Avoid Men
tai aud PhN.ir..l Rreal,- Down.

Nest Absolutely Essentia; TO Avoid "A Men
tai and Phy-!rti Break Down.
Although going away for the sum-
mer has ton9 been fashionable, and
summer vacations have become GUS
tomary among nearly all classes of
people, great many persons yet re-
main who do not leave their homes or
business from years end to years end.
These stay -at-homes are not always
such from inclination usually they
would prefer to indulge in the annual
outing wilh their neighbors, but neces-
sity, or fancied necessity, which is the
same in effect, chains them to the
daily round of duties. To all appear
ances they suffer neither in health nor
strength by this lack OF rest and rec
reation. and are apt to plume them
selves upon their physical stamina.
In the course of time. however, the
monotony of their lives tell in loss of
spirits, a breaking down of nervous
force; and rest, often prolonged and
sometimes useless, because too late,
must be taken regardless of convent
ence. Whether it is better to wait
until such a breakdown occurs or to
ward it Off by proper care Of soul and
body, are questions to which there
can be but one answer. And it is the
mind rather than the body which, in
most cases, needs the greater atten-
ton. People, however combining their
occupations. are not apt to overwork
themselves physically; summer vaca-
tions are not so much needed to give
rest to tired muscles as to tired brains;
change of scene or occupation is re-
quired to give a new turn TO thoughts
that have been too much in one
groove. More farmers wives are found
in insane asylums than any other one
class; but the deadly monotony of their
lives does more to drive them dement,
ed than the cooking, the milking, the
chCrning and other household labors,
arduous though they be. Variety of
interests is what the human being
needs to keep him in wholesome men
tai, moral and physical condition.
Like the siesta, which the natives of
southern countries take at MONDAY,
midsummer seems the fitting time for
rest from regular pursuits. If the
months vacation is not possible, how
ever, and even week not to be
thought of, the day off, " or even the
half day, is not to be despised. and
should be insisted upon Indeed, if
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-11-23
MEXICAN MANNERS.
What AN American Traveller saw in the
Land of the Monte1umas.

what an American Traveller saw in the
Land of the Montezumas.
1t is said of the Mexicans, as of the
Russians, that in repose "a deep sadness
is expressed in their eyes. The Next
cans are good character-readers. and
especially note the bearing of stran-
gers. They are very polite and hos
pitable, and very proud. The higher
classes of society in Mexico are almost
as exclusive as the court circles of
Europe. A middle class is growing
up in Mexico. Mexican salutations
are exceedingly cordial. Men fall
into each others arms and remain
thus for several minutes, patting each
other on the shoulder and indulgine
in all sorts of endearing epithets. "
Another salutation, even between
friends of opposite sex, is thus de-
scribed: In the quickest, most
spirited manner. the arms of both
parties are outstretched, they rush to-
gether for a second, their breasts
barely touch, and while the observer
is watching for kiss to follow this
ardent salute they separate; and the
abraZo is finished. The extreme
frankness accompanying it compels
one to admire the custom. for it means
no more than handshakinq among the
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-11-23
REVIEW OF FASHIONS.
hat Society Leaders Will Wear Durip,
the Coming Season

hat Society Leaders Will Wear During
the Coming Season.
Fable Franchise is still without a
,accessful rival either in black or
r2lors, and will be the fashionable
'mbination material with fine camels'
air of the same cplor, trimmed with
ne passementerie having fine metallic
threads interviewed. gilt, silver. steel
copper, as will best blend with the
DIOR of the dress Subdued shades of
wlne-color, copper tints, Gobelin blue
n dark shades, an some very rich
Greens are among the new colors.
jlack faille trimm I'D with extremely
ine-cut jet passementerie will consti-
ute some OF the most elegant costumes
or autumn. Armure silks in fine
)lrd s-eye pattern are among the
novelties, and soft, twilled pe0u de sole
comes In all the new colors. Elegant
0rocades are in tapestry DESIGNS and
1oiofs' with velvet and satin figures on
tn armure ground fsfe.
Jet. notwithstanding its many for
mldable rivals, will remain the favor
tie garniture for all fabrics for which
It can appropriately be used; but it
must be of very. very fine cut beads.
ma some OF the newest designs are in
very narrow borders; quality, rather
than a snowy design. being the desid-
sraIum' Crocheted passementerie5
md those with crocheted effects will
pc popular In all colors; and the new
designs In galloons made OF fine cords
Is subdued Persian colors with metal
nc threads interviewer, are beautiful
enough to please the most refined taste.
Steel is a favorite for this purpose.
Oriental embroideries are shown in
new and exceedingly lovely colors and
designs
The popularity of the Directoire
styles has materially revived large
buttons for ornamental purposes, and
many of them are really works of art.
At least dozen buttons are usually
required for DirectOire basque, three
ior each side of the front, and six for
the back or lapels for the pockets; and
when one has to pay from ten dollars
u dozen, upwards, for the buttons
alone, the cost of the dress is consid-
orably increased. Some of these but
IONS are OF 1ncised metal, others are
enameled, and the more modest are
crocheted, with cut beads, garnet, en-
erald, or black, sparkling like jewels
on the surface.
In millinery for early autumn, close
hitting bonnets and various turban
are sort of comprom-
Se between bonnet and a hat-will
De very popular; in the new hats,
crowns are only moderately high, and
'ome are very low; and all tastes and
ypes of beauty can be suited in the
widths and arrangements of the brims.
Cashmere and me allie effects are
lotlceable in fancy millinery goods,
lud there are esp ecially handsome
buckles, pins and algrettes Of different
Metals Yariously ofnamented.
Ribbons retain their deserved popu-
a1ty, especially the wider kinds, and
'trpes are by no means abandoned,
combinations OF color and weaving
MORE, satin and -grain-being
frequently seen in the same place.
lwo-toned ribbons will also be used
DemoreSfS MOnthlu.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-11-23
Coffee as a Disinfectant.

Coffee is handy and harmless dis
infectant. Experiments have been
made In Paris to prove this. A guam
hty OF meat was hung up in closed
room until decombosed, and then a
chatting dish was introduced and 500
gl'ammes of coffee thrown on the fire.
in few minutes the room was com
pletely dlslnfected. In another room
sulphuretted hydrogen and ammonia
we're developed, and ninety grammes
Of coffee destroyed the smell in about
nall minute. 1t is also stated that
coffee destroys the smell of musk,
castRrum and assafoetida. AS proof
mat the noxious smells are really de-
composed by the fumes of coffee and
not merely overpowered by them, it $
stated that the first vapors of the cof-
zee were not smeAled at all, and are
chemically absorbed, while the other
smells gradually diminish as the fumi-
CATION continues. The best wav To
elect this Immigration is to pound the
coffee In a mortar, and then strew it
on hot iron plate, which, however,
must not be red hot Louis Globe
Democrat
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-11-23

Americans" If friends meet twenty
times day they must pause TO shake
hands.
At the capital one day there was
seen two splendid carriages, each DC
cupied by one man. The carriages
halted, both men alighted. removed
hats, shook hands, embraced. talked
for a few moments, again embraced
shook hands, bowed. took off hats.
and each entered his carriage, and
went his way" The formal
salutation between women is a
tap of the right hand on
the left shoulder, and then generous
shake of the hand Women who are
intimate friends not only tap the
shoulder, but lay their checks softly
together for an instant. A lady traveller
commends this sort of feminine saluta-
ton, and evidently prefers it greatly
to the American form OF greeting on
the lips.
The Mexican makes really as MANY
gestures as Frenchman, and has
quite an extensive social sign lam
guage. Their blowing of kisses from
the fingers is a graceful demonstration
A certain position of the thumb and
foretinger signifies stop moment.
One arm held half upright with the
elbow held in the other hand means
''he is too stingy to pay his debts;''
one hand rubbed across the forearm,
"he plays on the credulity of his
friends" the palm held outward. with
thumb and forefnger forming "a circle,
''she is very rich;' the fingers of one
hand closed, except the thumb and
little finger, "he's sharper" Edu-
Gated Mexican men are great skeptics
in religious matters - except when
they are very sick. The people are
temperate. Young girls are called
'pullets;" Earriageable men. .'young
or old ROSTERS" and the street arabs
who ogle ladies are knows as Lizards"
Americans who have married Mexican
women find it necessary to live
in Mexico, for their wives are very un-
happy elsewhere. Mexican children
are never struck. Corporal punish
ment in schools is prohibited by law.
Correction takes the form of persua-
sion and appeal. The result is that in
all c'nsses a gentle courtesy and con-
sideration for others prevail
Hoodlum children are unknown in
Mexico. A hoodlum child is one who
has been cuffed and abused until he
naturally Chat IS, according to the ex-
amples set HIM begins to kick and
pound others who are weaker than
himself. The step from this to other
deeds of violence is short.
One can not tell half of the graces
ard Courtesies of the Mexican children.
'In the alameda, with kindly defer
ence they will always yield to elderly
and infirm persons their own coy and
shady seats. On entering sala,w whore
there are few or many guests, these
exc uisitely polite little gentlemen will
go all around, shaking hands with
every one present They never break
into the conversation, but when ad-
dressed will modestly join it; then,
wishing to retire, will say, with your
kind permission and, again shaking
hands, move gracefully from the COM
pany. Girls are no less imbued with
the same spirit of courtesy. A Next
can boy never thinks himself too near
manhood to pay the compliment to his
mother of kissing her hand every time
he comes into her presence, "-Merico
Cor. Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-11-23
BUILDING SOCIETIES.
The Most Reliable savings Institutions
..H for Salaried Men.

f
Ii Is not many years since building as
sooiations were looked upon with strong
distrust by workmen. They could not
understand the methods upon which
the associations were based, and be-
cause they could not or rather would
not, they refused to take advantage of
the opportunities they offered. All
this is being changed. The first build
ing association in this country was
organized in New York. but before
1t was in successful operation ten had
been organized in New York, but be-
fore it was in successful operation ten
had been organized in Philadelphia,
and the members were reaping the
benefits by building homes. A paper
published in the interest of building
associations gives the following statis-
tics: In New York there are 1000
associations; in Philadelphia, 1900;
Boston, 600; Chicago, 800; st. Louis,
79. In ST. Louis, in the past five years,
1t is estimated that $500 homes have
been built by members of building as
sociations. That these associations
have done great work in melting
salaried men to build their own homes
there can be no doubt. Manufacturers
ought to encourage their men to build
homes. 1t is safe to say that any work.
man who owns his own home will be
more attentive to his work and more
faithful TO his employer. In furnish
ing an employe an opportunity and
motive to save, the employer would
foster a feeling of mutual interest be-
tween him and his men that would
work to his interest. This has been
done successfully in Philadelphia, and
there is no reason why it can not be
done just as successfully anywhere
else.-StOUeS and HGrdWare.
"A New Jersey couple were recently
married after a courtship of twenty.
four years. Twenty-four years of alb
solute bliss is more than most mortals
can expect.-Nei0 Hucen NeUs.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-11-23
I'M A WELSH CHURCH..
A Congregation Whose simple Earnestnes
Proved to Be Contagious.

Congregation Whose simple Earnestness
Proved to Be Contagious.
When you are in Rome, do as the
Romans do: which, being interpreted.
means, when you are in Wales, go to
the Welsh church. When Sunday
came. rs the long, peaceful day drew
near is close. we went down the shady
road and over the bridge, in search OF
the parish church. There is also an
English church, much finer and more
exclusive, we were told. But We
abided by our first choice, The build
ing ifsef Is modern, but the grounds
look so old that it is probable it occu-
pies the site of an older structure. 4
pavement of broad slate tagging runs
around it. bordered with shrubs and
flowers. Some very old graves were
in the inclosure. There were several
doors, and it was question at which
VIC We're expected to enter. Two
chubby-faced boys came round the
corner in great haste. "Cnoir boys, ."
| said. and was fain to ask for guild
ance; but they vanished like two
flashes of lightning, AT length, by ones
and by twos, the worshipcrs began to
assemble, and we followed the crowd
1t is curious place. to American eyes,
that low Welsh Church long, na;-
row, with stone walls, immense stone
columns, brick paved floor in the nave
and choir. and tiled floor in the chan
Gel. lmperishable it looked, even
though it is the product of our ephem-
elal to-day as if it might outlast the
pyramids: and it is as severely plain
rs any flagstaff. The congregation.
made up as it was of the common peo-
pie, the working classes, Interested us
greatly. There was hardly person
in the seats who would have been
"A gentleman. The clothes were rough
and plain, but generally clean and
comfortable. Many of the men were
in their shirt-sleeves. Behind us sat
an old woman in black, the oldest OF
apparitions, who stared at us as if we
belonged to another world. So small, so
withered. SO weather-beaten was she,
in II costume that belonged to the past
ages, tnat we certainly felt as if she
did not belong to ours. A surpliced
choir of men and boys-alas that |
should say it, but those surplices badly
needed soap and water.-discourse
sweet music, singing to Hamburg and
other familiar old tunes their wild
Welsh hymns. The air of the place
was reve emit The voices in tue re-
Spouse we're low and earnest. The
young men and maidens were quiet and
attentive; their elders were devout.
As for the sermon, | understood but
three words OF it: opposite Paul and
"Galatia;' but it was, after all. as in
teresting as any | ever listened to.
Earnestness is contagious,a and the pale,
earnest speaker held our absorbed at
tention from first to last But 1t was
easy to follow the service, which was
that of the Church of England and
prayer is prayer, whether the tongue
be Welsh or English. Julia c. r.
DJrr, IN atlantic.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-11-23

"A Maine deacon on his return from
quarterly meeting one Sunday not long
ago, saw a string of trout lying ON a
bridge. He sprang from his wagon.
seized the trout and drove on, fifty
Furnishing the Sunday angler for his
wickedness.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-11-23

Tho Garden and Forest saws:
Whenever it is intelligently practiced,
thinning fruit trees almost always pays
and frequently brings large returns.
II half the crops of apples, pears or
peaches were removed those remain
ing would aggregate MS much in bulk
as if they were allow cd to remain.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-11-23

Everybody will be glad to know
how to make the backing that hard
ware dealers put on stoves, 1t is
simply black varni5h dissolved in tur-
pentine and mixed with any ordinary
good stove polish.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-11-23

"A mason employed man as ten
der to carry brick and mortar, who
frequently asked for money in advance.
At the end OF the week the mason said:
John, you have drawn fifty cents too
much" Don't mention it, sor. It's
shmall thriae, and you're Welcome
To IL y
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-11-23

The Indian school at Carlisle Pa,
has the Oldest pupil of any educational
institution in the United States. He is
more than sixty years of age. Crazy
Head is his name, and he was once
Chief OF the Crow Nation. He was "A
bold warrior and an able ruler. He is
anxious to learn the ways of white
men, and is now receiving instructions
in blaclIsmithing. During the coming
winter he will attend school. He is a
man in vigorous health and has a
more refined face that is often found
in his race. He is docile and patient,
and there is something almost pathetic
about his longing to learn the Gus
toms of civilization before he dies.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-11-23

"A New Jersey couple were recently
married after courtship of twenty
four years. Twenty-four years of ab
solute bliss is more than most mortal,
can eXpect.-Nel0 HaceH NeWS.