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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-12-28
CATTLE SHIPMENTS.


The total number of horses and cattle
driven out of the county this year ia
2,33S head. The price will easily aver
age $50 per head, making grand total
of 0,l40 of good money brought into
the county from the sale of surplus live
stock. Teere would not be much left of
Idaho county it the stock interests were
taken away, and even as things are now
the cattle industry is about the only
one which brings money into the coun-
ty, and saves US all from bankruptcy.
The assessment roll for this year shows
that the live stock interests of the coun.
ty footed up S346, ,S77-more than one-
third of the entire assessment. The fig-
ures relating to the stock shipments
were kindly furnished US by Mr.. Over
man, stock inspector of Idaho county.
and are therefore official.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-12-28
SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.

Is the Sum Realised by the ssockmen of Idaho
County from Cattle Sales This Year.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-12-28
LAND OFFICE NOTICES.
NOTICE FOR HOMESTEAD PROOF.
Daniel S. Sebastian, Hid. 1856.

NOTICE FOR HOMESTEAD PKOOF.
Daniel S. Sebastian, Hid. 1856
LAND OFFICE AT LEWISTON, IDAHO, J
Nov. "a, 1851
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has FLED notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Judge of the district court list Judicial District,
Idaho, or if he be absent before the Clerk of
the court for said district at Mt. Idaho, |. T., on
January 7th 1889, viz:
DANIEL s. SEBASTIAN, HID. 1856.
For the Lots and ,, S L a Nv 4 and w 4
NE a Sec 6. TIP 30 n X 3 +, b NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiva-
tion of. said land, viz:
Cassius NJ. Day, sydney B. Brown, James
Russell and Milton Cambridge, all of Grange
VILE Idaho
$3.50 FRANCIS F. PATTERSON, Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-12-28

The Christmas tree at the residence
of j. ID. Davis at the mouth of Stock
creek was grand success, there being a
large number in attendance and all en-
joying themselves. The presents on
the tree were valued about 500. The
managers of the affair desire to express
through the columns of the FREE PRESS
their thanks to the Grangeville parties
who so generously aided them.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-12-28

The following list shows the number
of cattle and horses driven out of Idaho
county in 1888 by the different stock
buyers who have visited Camas prairie.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-12-28
T H. FORNEY,
ATTORNET-A

DISTRICT ATTORNEY, & NOTARY PUBLIC,
| Mt. Idaho, Idaho Territory. Will practice in
all the Courts of the Territory. Mortgage
loans negotiated and collections promptly
made.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-12-28

The Odd Fellows dance drew togeth-
er one of those genial, fun-loving, or
derly crowds for which Camas prairie
in general and Mt. Idaho in particular,
is noted, and the occasion was one thai
has not been eclipsed in gayety here for
many years. The music was furnished
by five members of the Levi ston brass
band, as follows: Prof. bison, 1st cor
net: Arant, 2ad cornet; Morrison, alto;
Mcclure, tenor; Stannns, bass. They
rendered some old English dance mu
sic in exquisite shape and delighted ev-
erybody with their harmonies, many of
which had never been played here be.
fore. The melody furnished by these
accomplished musicians was ably sec
onded by Mr.. Weiler's admirable man.
agement as floor director, in which ca
pacity he excelled himself Mrs. For
ney also added to the enjoyment of the
evenings entertainment by singing
Marching through Georgia" and Dix
ie," melodies which take on a new
charm when given with the force and
expression of that lady's voice. The
supper at midnight was superb through
out and fleets credit upon every body
connected with the hotel. Dancing was
continued until five o'clock in the
morning and the occasion was one of
which the Odd Fellows may well feel
proud.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-11
CURIOUS THINGS IN LIFE.

A sign on the store Of TOccoa GA Nor
chant reads: Lamps fixed, razors honed,
fresh oysters, Vienna bread and tOmJstonesn
A game Of poker took place in Helena II.
T.. recently, in which there was $4,000 in
one pot One player lost sl00OOand another
5000 during the evening.
Among the japanese eHgTaFiugi which are
now exhibited in London IS one in which is
shown "a little boy exposing his body 10 the
attacks OF mosquitoes, 50 that his parents
may be spared the bites
The other day at Fresno Cal, a owe gave
birth 70 three lambs, two white and one
black as the ACC OF clubs When tho mother
saw this oR color offspring she stamped on
and butted the poor little fellow until it was
dead
J. D Rattoree, Of Chester. Ca, enjoys tie
unique distinction o.: being the only man on
record whose life was saved by the kick Of
mule lie was recently acquitted Of the
murder Of Jack Reed, g. colorcd man, On the
ground Of insanity caused boy tine kick ot q
mule in the head
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-11
THE DEADLOCK.

The grand squabble of filibusters in the
House of Representatives. is owing to
the fight of the minority against the di-
rect.tax bill. The TINES posted on last
THURSDAY on the bulletin board the first
clear account of the fight which caused
the great deadlock.
The direct-tax hill was approved Au-
gus, ., 1861 ltprovided for tax OF s2o''
1000, aDportion d among the inhabit-
ants of the several States and Terri.
tories OF this amount about Sl7,5OO,O 900
was collected, leaving balance due, mostly
from the Southern States, Of about 81
100000,
The bill passed the Senate in January
last by vote o. IS 10 10. Tweniy-eighi
Republicans and twenty Democrats, In
Gliding Mr. Pngh of Alabama and a
dozen or more other Southern Democrats,
voted for tie bill Of the ten negative
votes five were Republicans and five
Democrats
The bill having reached the House the
House Committee on Rules Monday,
April .. reported a resolution setting
apar, Tuesday AMI Wednesday for its
consideration. he House then pro-
ceeded to suspend the rules and adopt The
resolution by avote Of 1jj to "A.
All this began exactly a week ago, and
the farce still continues while large
amount of important business is accumu-
lated and must be sacrificed il lie great
quibble fight goes on.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-11
ASTRONOMICAL It'd OTIS.

Eyerybody's receipt for the best mincelic
can now be put away in pigeon hole Tor
next year.
The aged joke about the hotel buying the
best mock turtle for soup Is on its travels
once more.
a very pleasant bit of intelligence is that
the American sardine industry is languishing
and don't pay"
Strawberries had a set back during the
blizzard, and the quality OF those az the fancy
stores is not very choice.
Apropos OF vegetables, DR.. Holmes wrote.
Behold the naturalist who in his teens
round six new species in a dish II green
AZ tho Palatka hotels in Florida they serve
fresh strawberries now with whipped cream,
o., as the Boston girl calls it, "chastised
NIL
Il g. hid Of the late Emperor Williams
,tot Tat } 9 made it ii rule to give bis ma
i'.ty g.. no.s soup and entrce at least once Ia
over, wce-
go - the Florida hotels are serving "a
"rl-.. haunch Of deer, with jelly sauce
which tho correspondents describe IN being
1t is believed that most OF the cocoanut pie
exposed for sale az railway eating houses was
manufactured soon after the first cocoanut
was discovered.
Authorities say Westphalia ham should
never be served without spinach any moro
than london Assurance should be played
without Moddle
Women in restaurants who anxiously asl.
il the oysters arc fine, the steaks tonder or
the lettuce crisp, usually order charlotte
russe and a cup OF tea.
There is very li.tle in the food line the
Florida hotels use that does not come from
New York and a train detained Is a very
serious matter down there
The artillery has fired for roast turkey and
cranberry sauce, mince pie, sausages, plum
pudding. buckwheat cakes. scrapple and
tripe in all families that affect 20 be CASTRO
nomically well regulated. There are others
OF course, among whom these winter deli
cac.es" are always IN season until the clock
indicates ll.3J.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-11
ostrich Farming ~ Arricn.

The chicken feathers are first p.ucked
at nine months old, and look only lit 10 be
made into busting brushes. In the second
year they are little like the ostrich
feathers Of commerce, but stiff and mar
row, and it is not TIL the third year that
they have attained their full width and
softRess During the first TWO years tie
male aud female birds are alike but at
each Noting the male becomes darker,
until the piumagc is all black. except the
wings and tail, which are white In cacn
wing there are twenty-fOur long feathers.
During the breeding season the I'LL Of the
male bird the large scales on Tie fore
part Of the leg, and sometimes the skin OF
the head and neck, assume deep rose
color. After a good rain ostr.chcs begin
to make nests. At this time the male be-
comes savage and their booming is heard
in all directions The bird initiates It's
neck like a cobra, and gives three deep
roars, the two first short and staccato,
the third prolonged. Saturday Review
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-11

\ college professor in Maine tells how
he convinced a friend who did not be-
lievc that beavers could build dams. He
bought baby beaver OFT a hunter one
day and ent it TO his sl,eptical friend.
The beaver became a great pet in the
house. but showed no signs OF wanting -
build dams until one Monday morning u
leaky pailful Of water was put on the
floor IN the back kitchen. The beaver
was there lie was only baby then,
too. but the moment tie saw the water
oozing out Of a crack in the pad he
scampered into the yard, brought IL q
chip and commenced building his dam.
His owner was called and watched the
little fellow, very much astonished by
what lie saw. lie gave orders 10 have
the pail left there. and the industrious
beaver kept at his work fonr weeks,
when he had built solid dam all around
the pail. The professors friend believes
now that beavers know thing or two
about dam building. -Pittsburg Dis
patch.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-11
EUROPEAN JOTTlNG5.

There are 1864 lawyers ~ France.
Electric lights are now beng applied 70
carriages
There ere $50, UO0iiquor saloonsin England,
~. 600 oi which arc in London
Terms nave been arranged for n railroad
IN Siam from Bangkok to Hmme.
TIE sultan has prohibited the expectation
Of Arab horse, from any part OF las toniu-
ions.
\ .spinsters ball was given in Dublin IN
the beginning of March Twelve maiden
ladies received the guest. and il was very
gay
Statistics appear To- show that IN England
domestic servants Gre growing comparatively
fewer Ia 1881 there We're 10000 but in
ISIS there are !. $4,000 only.
The Siberian Pacific railroad has becn l--
gun in earnest. With bridges over the Irlt-
isa channel and Bchring strait. there might
then be a continuous line OF rail from New
York TO London
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-11
THK INDEPENDENT.

Tho Mugwump was n thing de-
yeloped hy the curious occasion Of n
seeming accident when the lndcrcn-
dent Republicans thought they had
elected Cleveland President and as
serted certain influence IN the
administration that was felt FOR Il
long time. 1t was though, That Mr.
Cleveland hal almost made himself q
hermaphrolitc Republican. He seemed
to cater to the MugwHmp and the ennoch
elemen; of politics, and took on a courage
which he could only get from the failure
of strong virile purpose on the part o!
the administration
But all AZ once il flashes on the public
that Mr.. Cleveland had been dallying
with the Mugwumps. and that the policy
of the Administration was the most posi-
tive that has been seen for twenty year.,
and not only positive. but distinciively
Democratic The Democratic President,
as the head OF the party, has called the
party to stand By Democratic principles.
The flag has been stuck in the ground
far out in from, Of the line, and il is only
a question whether the party will move
Lp and align itself on the colors
The position Of the Democratic party
to-day ia opposition to the ring rule OF
the Republicans that foslered land steals
and opposition TO system Of war taxes
in time of peace to protect few monon-
olsts by making G0,OG0,0OO people pay
third more for the necessary articles oi
life than they should pay. Now. we want
to ask every intelligent Democrat
in Virginia whether he stands by the
great principles of his party or whether
h is to be whipped into a bogus admins
traiion Of the Democratic party pro
claiming Republican principles Time
was when stress of circumstances Obliged
Democrats TO acknowledge the local ideas
of their ady4rsaries, but that time has
passed. As we stated above, the Presi-
dent has affected respect for the Mug
wump, but he does not now.
The Virginia Democracy has affected
regard for the loca, Mugwump, bat we
believe that he mongrel political idea is
weakening. aud that the healthy and
true ideas of Democracy must prevail
The point is that the real Democracy
with the true idea OF tariff reform may be
called the independents
But where will the Republican Demo
Gratis be? Do they expect 10 whip in
the majority Of the party with the cry Of
the Malone wolf and make them vote
for protective tariff or any other Repub. .
lican idea displayed under the local
Democratic flag
The answer to this question ia this
The real and true Democrats of Virginia
cannot be- bullied or deceived They
accepted certain Republican ideas Tor the
sake Of self-preseryation, but the danger
is past the sacrifice has been made, and
now we demand that the party be put on
pure and honest principles
The question, then, will be. Who are the
Independents, the real Democrats 0r the
Democratic Republicans
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-11

General Boulanger got nearly 100000
votes for the French Assembly, which
shows that be canno, be snubbed with
impunity. He says that every one will
perceive that it is no question here Of
any one man, but of the country's
dignity; and in the future ii will be
known that the Department OF the Dor
dogne is hot disposed to allow it to be
confscaied by Parliament whose steril.
ity aud impotence would end by making
the Republic the mock of Europe.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-11
Origin Of g Phrase.

at is difficult to account Tor the origin
OF great many phrases in current Use, ."
remarked McSwi.llgen, "or even 10 see
their relevancy.
Yes, replied Suildig.
Now there's that expression, 'on ia
last lees, meaning something about TO
end. Is appropriateness is very doubt
ful. For instance, kangaroo i nearly
always on its last legs, but where can You
find more striking example Of Vitality"
-PiuSburg Chronicle.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-11

Lord Randolph Churchhill said at Biz
mingham on Monday that the record OF
the present session of Parliament seemed
10 point almost to the arrival OF the
golden age in party history The GOV
ernment was making rapid progress In
Its useful work in Parliament. The oh
struciIonisls had been defeated, and a
series OF measures were likely to be enac-
ted which would restore the couulry's
respect for Parliament
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-11
The LOCAL ELECTIONS

The canvass for city offices wakes
warm. In fact the air is quite hot with
the resonant cries for various candidates
The best thing about all this is that the
candidates are generally good men, and
# the best ones are not elected al the
primary, the second best will not be
unworthy OF the honors 30 which they
aspire OF course the defeated candidates
will work for the successful nominees Of
the party This produces manhood and
good spirit, and viii show the country that
we mean TO beat the Republicans all the
time, because honest men can make
sacrifices to obtain the final result Of
good We DO hope that the people will
vote on high ideas and not merely ior
expediency
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-11

A head line In a New York paper states
that Mr.. "Conkllng Il at Death door
The South has no cause to love COnk-
ling, but the country will De forced TO re.
spect man who never stopped to corrup-
ton when corruption was the law of bis
party. 1t is said that he was on the verge
of rising in the Senate and denouncing the
Hayes conspiracy, but was prevented by
the influence of woman
He was in many respects snob, yet the
honesty OF the man and his pride deserve
admiration. !, would be better if the
Senate had had more Republicans as good
as Roscoe Concklng
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-11

The last British war ship cost about
s5.O0O.C00 She is called the Nile in
honor of Lord Nelson's victory al
Aboukir She has just been launched.
The only Others comparable with her are
the British ship Trafalgar, built from
nearly the same plans, and the Italian
Doria LAURA, and Morosini, and these
are not superior to it, unless possibly in
speed. point vet to he determined The
Nile may be briefly described IS a twin
screw steamer 845 feet long and 70 feet
broad and PA feet draught. Her dis
placement is IL $40 tons, and her indicat-
ed se.power 1900. 1t Is expected
that she will steam nineteen miles an
hour, and her 900 tons of coal will take
her 5000 miles al more than half speed
Her external steel amor is from fourteen
10 twenty inches in thickness.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-11

A man in sleeping car was robbed OF
$40. He sued the company and was
beaten. But there is to be another trial
of the case, and it is thought that the
Pullman Car Company will be required
to watch over their sleeping passengers
or pay for the losses. OF course that Is
right, or else why should common
carrier be allowed to carry people at 81
night-namely, for berth without sny
security for life, limb, or property ~
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-11

MI Blaine will be in mid-ocean at The
time of The Republican Convention
1t is the idea Of his friends 10 put him
beyond the responsibility OF any refusal
or acceptance.
He las been covered with the shield of
q declination, and the caricarlurisls were
warded of. Now he is about to surround
himself with salt water, and nothing
could interview him unless they could
tap the cable
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-11

She had sent him down in the cellar 10 cut
some wood Suddenly there was wild, I'M
earthly yell, the sharp clatter Of a steel body
coming in contact with Il stone wall and a
stamping of feet
She at the top OF tue cellar stairs, intense
surprisel--Did you cut yourself with the AK
He-No, | just fell out of u balloon
Philadeluhin Coll
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-11

The Confederate brigadiers do not
please some of the free traders, who fear
their filibuslering will hurt the Mills
tariff bill. There is just bare possibility
that it may In fact, it will, ii there il
ever chance that the bill, if brought to a
vote, will pass. The Democrats cannot
complain If their own methods are used
10 defeat parlizsn bill y. Tribune.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-11

With the selection of the fourth of the
subjects for the minor figures Of the
monument 10 Lafayette, to be erected at
Washington, all The prelminarics are
now complete except The final deci ion
upon the site, which seems likely to be
Lafayette square, fronting the White
House.-N !. Times
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-11

Miss Grisby-My father is great lover OF
art. are YOU, dr. Quimbyf
YES. In fact, I'm "a painter myself
You are lie will be 50 glad when he hears
that"
"Ho has heard it, In fact am shortly to
execute a piece OF work for him.
"Indcedl or what natureM
I'm going % paint his barn. Nebraska
State Journal
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-11

The modern malarial romance has too
much "swirling' and seething, too much
nightmare, bad English, and ailec,atiou
of professed power" The model OF
fine art in romance calls for simplicity
and purity. Dialect and tawdry Ian
guage are only the resort of charlaians.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-11

In an French schools there are in Use
manual, OF history, showing the growth and
tine character of tho social legal and politi-
cal Institutions of the nation. Every child
grows ~ - comprehend France. lie knows
what has been the evolution Of the past, and
by what stages affairs reached their present
condition lie is not likely 70 be a reaction
Isl. and eudeayor 70 involve the nation ia old
experiments, already tried The fault Of all
faults in American education j. the very
small amount Of knowledge acquired Of the
why and the wherefore Of existing institn-
tons Every child should know with what
difficulty certain constitutional provisions
were secured, and their relative value in free
government. Political economy and republi-
can institutions should DO studied IN eie-
mentary form by all pupils Of IS. At q tic
boy begins 70 tinker at public affairs. 1t
would be well If our suffrage were based Oh
a knowledge Of our institutions. Globe
Democrat
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-11

one way 70 load live pig 81, as f9lo"s
Back the wagon up 20 the pen, pace Two
planks side by side, with one end in tAe
wagon the other on the ground. maA .n5
al inclined plane. Then turn the hog
with his tail toward the wagon. put .
basket over his head, and as he steps back
70 get his head out, follow hlu ap. iaAias
care that he does not step over tue side
and 70 his surprise he Will hud himself ia
the wagon without struggle.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-11

The bin before the House is 10 refund
$1,000 900 Of direct taxes collected dur
ing the war The South gets nothing
Two days were assigned and The bill had
fair chance. but the little minority
hlibuslered to prevent final vote Why
should the people stand this nonsense:
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-11
4 Wi.C Busiucss Eulc.

Visitor TO convict What are you in for
ms lriendi
Convict-Burglary
Nisitor-Rob a bankf
Cony.ct-Excuse me- sir, but have always
made il point never 70 discuss my private
business affairs with strangers Now York
sun
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-11

HIS LAST e.
Thy windows, rich and high hotels--thy side
walks wide;
Thou OF the endless sliding, miuclng. shutting
feet
Thou, ike the partl colorcd world itsclf-lk
Infinite. tccmiug. moe ling life
Thou visOrd vast, unspe tk tic show ami
lesson. WALT WHITMAN.
And We would also take occasion to re-
mark
Thou simpletOnian Iythmic fraud
ThOu party-cO ofcd crazy quiif,
And hOary headed goat pOetasteT, Walt Whit
man.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-11
a Crnel Slur.

Il often wonder what my ancestor Adam
said when ne first met Eve"
Was the an ancestor OF yours
Certainly"
Then | guess be asked her to loan him
S2r-Nebraska State Journal