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Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-10
NOVELTIES IN POTTERY.

Odd candlesticlss are In the shape Of
Curinthian pillars with dainty bases and
capitals
Some handsome vases arc in underglaze.
the decoration being splashed gold ON a.n OF
'Sb5ood ground 49, n
Sugar bowls, cream pitchers, teapots and
salad dlShes with tapestry effect bases ara
pleasing and durabla
An artistic umbrella stand Is cylindrical
and the decoration is clump Of pink orchids
on a background harmonizing in color
A ross Jar, on which arc roses having
leaves with relief edges in gold, Is a piece
sure to grace either boudoir or drawing
room.
A handsome biscuit jar with mazarins
blue decorations has it's floral design very
prcttily set of by a ground resembling the
canvas cloth much.in vogue for female ap-
parel
A rosc Jar Is decorated with two medal
lions One represents two uymphs who 60
curely hold captive struggling cupid, and
tho other 10 pastoral scene equally well ex-
ecuted
Some china in tho canvas effect Is very
artistic. very dark and turquois blue
make a pretty combination for handles, and
foral designs in colors further embellish the
pieceA
Some dainty "ivory" ware vases, with
decorations in colored enamel, are very at
tractive The neck is in openwork finish,
the patterns being In tho conventional Greek
border designs.
Decorated with fancy floral designs in two
colors, and further embellished with clinging
vines In different shades Of BRONCO. arc some
excellent specimens Of faienca This ware is
always popular.
On one vase is a graceful and daintily
colored lizard that peers into the vases
mouth. His body winds itself In graceful
folds about the vase. A snake and winged
dragon entwincd in relief Is also a very artis-
tic design.
A very pretty vase has as handles sporting
dolphins, in hues almost equaling those
which the fish are said to possess when cx-
piring. The rest Of the decoration and the
body Of tho vase itself are In keeping with
the graceful lines Of the fish
A large cigar shaped vase in underglaze
effect is decorated In peculiar manner.
Roses, big brown beetles, fire splitting drag
ons and delicate leaves and flowers, all in
colors, are junbled promiscuously OH a mag
arine blue ground. Tho effect, however, Ia
pleasing.
Rose Jars arc Mt present very much in
demand One handsome design Stimulates
white leaves borne aloft OH twigs Of gold
The background and body color Is n Persian
red at the bottom, shading oil lighter toward
the top, until the cover is ali ideal ''crushed
strawberry"
monster flower pot is Of peculiar olive
color, shading or into lighter and darker Ct
fects. Starting at the bottom In n wicker
work design, this soon gives way to scales
which continue to the top. On each side, In
relief, Is a flying dragon, and two half human
heads serve for handles.
Moorish rose Jars are in the shapes made
familiar by pictures of eastern life. Splashet
gold on cobalt blue background, and the In
tricate designs inseparable from tho mind o.
the Moorish decorator OF backgrounds
color combinations, which would never b'
risked by other decorators, are odd and ye
pleasing.-Jewelers' Weekly.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-10
Tho Amount OF water Power.

The American Statistical association
publishes some interesting figures on the
amount Of water power employed in the
United States. In 1880 there was total
water power equal to 1,225,S70 horse
power used for manufacturing purposes,
this being $50 per cent. Of the total
power thus employed In the states. Tho
annual value of the water power thus
utilized is set down at $4,000, 900. The
New England states alone use 84.6 per
cent. Of the whole water power Of the
country, and altogether tho Atlantic
states use over three-fourths Of the whole.
Public Opinion.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-10

eli, Billy, where's yer kit2' called a
bootblack To another Of the guild who was
minus his accoutremeHts.
'Gen'l'man's got 1t back there three OF
four blocks" with q sly leer.
"Who's got it; n copi'
"No, gen'rman, tell yer. He's agoin
to hold 1t till git back wild de change f0
. dollar detroit Free Press.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-10
The "Book Of tho DsaA.".

A magnificent hieroglyphic papyrus,
containing careful transcript OF the
.'Book of the Dead" has been secured
by the British museum. It was written
for royal scribe called Ami, who was .
man of great importance in the early
part Of the period Of the rule Of the
kings Of tho nineteenth dynasty over
Egypt, about 8, 200 years ago. The papy-
rus is quite complete, the first and last
vignette having been preserved intact
Chicago Herald.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-10

The Chinese sojourning in Berlin during
the winter adopted q novel precaution
against cold. They assumed ear protect
ors made OF papicr mache, the top covered
with black satin, the side pieces with blue
silk profusely painted with flowers. The
inside was lined with fur. which, project
ing on the cheek, gave the appearance u
whiskers. They also substituted shell OIL
horn framed spectacles for those Of steel
or other metal.-Chicago Herald.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-10
What Dogs Cost %.

There is in the United States dog for
every three inhabitants. The cost Of
keeping &c, ZOO, 900 dogs Is at least $780,
0OO, 900 per annum. The food given to
an average dog every year II fed to
chickens would yield q return Of moro
than $40. High toned dogs are very ex-
pensive, their food costing good deal
more than that Of some peoplsA-Pablic
Oninion
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-10

An idea has been developed in Ger
many in the shape Of the manufacture
Of mortar by machinery in large quanti-
ties to be delivered to contractors or In
dividuals as required for use. About
1900, 900 barrels were disposed Of In
Berlin OH this plan alone last vear.-
New York Star.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-10
rho Non, z.o1ord ooverruort IA a,

The New Zealand government is ad-
yertising for qualified persons acquainted
with the best systems & dairy farming,
and competen. 20 instruct dairy farmers
in New Zealand as to the best methods
~59 preparing their produce for the Eng
lish market. -Boston Budget.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-10

Do today's duty, fight today's tempta-
ton; do not weaken and distract your
self by looking forward to things you
cannot see, and could not understand.
Kingsley
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-10

A wet sponge placed ON ths head Of .
working horse viii save the animal from
oppressive heat. In New York the use
Of the sponge has become common
practice.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-10

He who undertakes to live BY biz wits
will find the best chances already nkens
Uncle Esek. I.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-24
MORE BIDS.
A Personal Liberty League.

DUBUQUE, Ia, Feb. 23.--Articles OF in
corporation Of the Dubuque Personal Lib
erty League have been filed with the Sec
rotary OF State. The objects Of the associ-
alton are TO secure information regarding
the operation OF prollibiiory laws in other
States, to apply and obtain, by any and all
legislation, the repeal or modification Of
the prohibitory liquor law in Iowa, and to
secure compensation for losses sustained
by reason Of the existence and enforce
ment Of such laws in Iowa; to render TO all
members OF the association who may re-
quire tho same and in defending their
rights Of person and property, and TO OBJ
tain by legislation the enactment OF H.
censc law in the State. This means that a
united and vigorous effort is TO be made 10
nullify the prohibitory law in Iowa. The
headquarters Of the league win be in Du-
buque, and branch organizations win be
formed all over Iowa.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-24
A Tax Collector. rucouu,.,.

WiSSEPEo, Man, Feb. 20. - Robert
Railion, tax collector at Indian Head, was
met yesterday on the prairie, near Indian
Head, by two highwaymen on horse back.
They were armed, ana ordered 'hands
up" Rail,on refused and they fired on
him. This frightened his horses, aud lac
was thrown from the buggy. Other shots
followed. Finding lsailtOn unarmed they
kicked him senselcss. They robbed him,
then blindfolded him and tied him on the
back Of ono Of his horses, led him long
distance out on the prairic, and left him TO
his fate. Fortunately his hone took him
home, but no is 80 exhausted from the
exposure and i'll treatment that it is feared
he will die.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-24
MctcerIc Phcnamrnon.

MoSMourn, ILL.,, Feb. 23.-This CON-
munity was startled by terrific roar or
explosion last night, which was pcrccptibly
felt to jar the walls and windows Of many
buildings In the city. The sky was liz up
with what appeared 20 have been mon.
stcr meteor on a tramp. The direction was
from southeast 10 northwest. The meteor
passed this place with lightning rapidity,
and the explosion took place shortly after.
Reports from noighboring towns show that
all experienced the same sensation as TO
the shock and tight Of the visitor, but
whittier Il went IA not known.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-24
An Indian ic.nncii.

MIssrAroLIs, Mimi, Feb. 23.--The
Journals Pierre, %. IT, special says
Great excitement exists among tho Chey-
enne Indians over the Dawes Sioux rcser.
vation bill, and all the chiefs mado speech.
c. at an all night council las. night. The
Indians have raised money ~ send dele
CATION 10 Washington 10 protect their
rights, but the authorities rciusc TO grant
permit for the trip. Crow Eagle spoke
OF this as an Outrage. lie WIS anxious 10
see the reservation opened, and knew his
people were with him, but they ought 10
be allowed 10 have representatives at
Washington"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-24

DR. J. s. Combs, Owcnsvillc, Ohio, sayE
~ have given SCOTS Emulsion q Coz Liver
Oil with Hypopho ghitcs TO four pallenis
with better results than sccnitd possible
with any remedy. All were hereditary cases
Of lung disease ard advanced to that stage
breathing. frequent pulse. fever and enincia.
ton. All these cases have increased IN
weight from 10 10 - lbs, and are not now
needing any medicine"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-24
Now Ia s,,e Time

To use Hodges sansaparilla with Iodide OF
Potash, the great purifier for the blood. A
certain cure for rheumatism, scrofulous af-
icctions, and all diseases peculiar TO females
Renoyates and inyigorates the system. Phys
gum Root Medicine Co., manufacturer
Nashville, Tenn. 81 per bottle. Sold at
Holsters drug store, Phi Main street
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-24
wer,h, an, NI.etcep,h Cer,,r,

Is Prof. Iolscits's great discovery In trimming
the memory, Endorsed by hundreds oi ccle.
brated men Who have been his pupils
Taught by correspondence. Send for fnco
prospectus 81 ProL Loisctte. 81 Fifth ave
nua ketx Nork
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-24
CHANCERY SALE
-OP-
REAL ESTATE,

No e1si, R.-Chanccry Court OF Shelby county
state oil Tennessee for Its own use. etc. Alfred
BY virtue Of an interocutory decree for sale. en>
tered In the above the 18th day OF Dccember
issI, M. 90 rage 3D. Twill sell az public anctiod
Masters Office, Courthouse of Shelby COUNT
Memphis, Tennessee, on
saturday, March ~, 1888.
within legal hours. the following described pro
erty, situated In shelby county, Tenn, towit:
Lot 8. block 4, south side OF Broadway, 25xi0
feet
lot block & south side Of Broadway, 2sxiiS,
East part Of lots Icsnd II. In block o. NV corns1
OF st. Paul and Gosiee streets, 65xlf6 feet
Lots 30 10 and Il, block I, fronting y feet on the
cast side Of Water street. Tenth Ward
Lot p block l. 2ix52 feet east side Water street
Lot 8, block 1. east side Of Water street, 2lrz
west half Of lot 1854, block 81, overton addition
o0xl70 feet south side OF Webster street.
We s sn part g. sns ssus q e. s, s ss
alley cast Of Orleans street
Lot "A. block /. north side Of broadway. sod
feet.
Lot ls, block s, east side Of Washington s.r
Tenth Ward. 26xli0f feet
Lot Il, block io, r p. Stewards subdivision. ID
80 feet, on the north side Of Stewart avenue.
10! p block ]. west aide Of Second street. Y
:, 10. g. block 10. cas-, side Of Second street =
Ward 2ix100 feet Z
Part OF block 81, east side OF Main street,
fcct-ibo feet north OF Broadway.
Part Of block g, east side OF Main street, 10
fcet-to feet north OF broadway. -
Lot IS block J A; wrlghts subdivision.
Lot Is block IS. north side Of Broadway. 2is1zo
lot %, Tate subdivision Of blocks SO and 81, ~
Lot 50, block rs, east side Of Third street, Tc1X
Ward. 2txii2iS feet
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-24
Taseoff Indicted.

Cmcaoo, ILL.,, Feb 23.-rhc grand jury
today returned six indictments againsi
w. q. Tascott. Five OF them arc Tor bur.
glarics and the sixth Tor the munler Of
A. J. Smell. Hail has been fixed nj q, 200
IN each Of the burglar eases, but none Ia
the murder case.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-24
The eeuia-s.E. Matter.

NEw YoRK, Feb. 23.-Tho Gould-sagc
matter came up today before the grand
jury. A witness said 20 be Sydney Dillon
was called. Tomorrow the grand Jury
will spend the day inexamining witnesses.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-24

Will be found an excellent remedy for
sick headache. Carter's Little Liver Pills.
Thousands Of letters from people who have
used them prove this fact Try them.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-24

Nashville, with a cement Foundation m
der the bricks, and that advertisements he
made for the brick and for the work. ny
Charles Kney. A subscription paper ia
raise money wherewithal 10 help do the
work, brought only $l2j. Went over to
some future meeting.
MORE BIDS.
Bids were opened for hauling stone and
gravel. feeding chain-gang prisoners lac
cepted when needed), for Lighting the city
with gus and electricity, and building
Market square fence. They all went over
one week under the law,
The VOORHEES, shed matter, corner Ray
burn avenue and Broadway, came up,
through President Haddcn, and was refer
red to City Attorney S. p. Walker. A few
other unimportant business matters came
up and were disposed of. after which the
council, nj 0l5 O'clock p. m, adjourned
subject ~ call OF the president.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-24

Humors run riot In the blood at this sea-
son. Hoods Sarsaparilla cxpels every im-
purity and yitaligcs and enrichcs the blood
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-24
WANT TO puy.

Mcssr. Kent, Seaman 4 Risk wrote as
follows 1--WE are authorized by client
10 offer you $500, one-fourth cash and bal
ance In SIX, twelve, eighteen and twenty
four months, with 0 per cent on deferred
paymcnis, Tor small bayou LOT on the
corner Of fernando and Gayoso streets.
This property was decided 10 the city by
Morton" President MADDEN stated that
he had been offered $500, and the offer was
received aud fled.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-24
SUMNER CONCERTS.

Charles Quentcl asked for the privilege
Of building summer garden In rear OF his
saloon, in Irving block, Second street.
Moved by Mai. Petit 10 reject II. Amend.
mcnt by Mr.. kney that II be referred 10 a
committee Of thrc Amendment carried.
Referred 10 Mcssrs. kney, Ice and Wal.
lace.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-24
nuIIDlSa rrRnIrs.

A. +. Heucr, oycrton street, between
Main and Front streets, referred 10 Fro
Chief Clcary and Councilman Randle,
with power 10 act
Lord, Dichl A Danbury, corner Center
alley and Washington street; rejected, I'M
LEES house be according 20 fire ordinances.
Frank Smith, No. 1903 Washington street,
rejected.
q. w. Taylor, No. 20 Adams, rejected.
bronson 4 Moore, 10 build on east side
Third, rejected.
CIV. Taylor. between Second and Third
streets, on alley back Of Auction, granted;
under supervision OF ere chief.
III. Q. lawson, No. 0 Jefferson street,
granted.
James Monaghan, No. iei Washington
street, granted.
nfxoR MENTION.
Mai. Pettit's ordinance. prohibiting the
sling shot evil by rock-ribbed restrictions,
came up ON It's second and ilnal reading.
II Is law.
Charles knoy offered a resolution that
The notice 10 Mrs. Boro, corner Of Second
and Bcale streets, 20 lay now stone side.
walk, be extended twelve month";.
Adopted, provided she puts brick side
walk In good condition.
Resolved, That North Court street be
paved With the cneosoied brick pavement.
" now laid al Union and Cherry streets,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-24
VAST rmE AlLEY cLosEp.

Messrs. Stewart, Gwynne & Co. stated
that they wished 10 build a cotton shed
between 0yerton and Concord streets,
and 10 this end asked that so much OF tho
alley rs separated lots 800 and 4G6 be
closed. The owners Of property adjoining
the alloy consented. Granted during will
and pleasure OF the council.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-24

Messs Ilaiche,i 4 Rice offered tract
Of thirteen acres Of land two miles from
the city between Rembert and Lane ave.
MUGS, as hospital site; price. 5000 per
rctc. Received and 1lcd. II. L. Gulon
ofcrcd q tract Of fourteen acres. In rear OF
the Icaih orphan asylum. Mr.. Gulon
thought there would bc little quibhling
over price. Received and filed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-22
NOTES FROM THE ARMY.

Lieut.. w. S. Scott, First cavalry, has
rejOined the School of Application,
bringing with him charming bride.
Z Acting Assistant Surgeon III. M.
Decide, u. s. army, on leave of absence
from Fort Yates, Dak.,, is registered at
department headquarters.
There has been SO much delay in the
cOurt-martial case of Capt. OlmStead, of
the Ninth cavalry, that it begins to look
as if the sentence would cOnSign that
officer to civil life.
The army retiring board of which
Gen. Ruger is president, was in session
at department headquarters yesterday.
The case OF First Lieut.. David l.. Craft,
Sixth infantry, was resumed.
The department commander ordered
Acting Assistant Surgeon Scion B..
Stone, U. S. army, to proceed to and
report for duty at Fort Assiniboine,
Mont, instead of Fort MISsOula, Mont,
as at first designated.
The Omaha Herald has established a
military column" which will be de-
voted to general military news. E. L..
Merritt, brother OF the commanding
general of the department of the Mis-
souri,, will have charge of it.
A general court martial is ordered to
cOuftle DIT EOft MdSlnlllS, MOIlG., at III
o'clock a. M, Oh Thursday, the 1St day
of March, 1883, for which the following
officers have been detailed: Lieut.. Col.
Leslie Smith, Twentieth infantry; Capt.
William w. Gray, medical department.:
Capt. John A. Manley, Twen-
tieth infantry; First Lieut.. Oscar
J. Brown, First cavalry; Second Lieut..
Peter E. Traub, First cavalry; Second
Lieut., Frederick c. Kimball, Fifth in
fantry; Second Lieut.. Frederick Perk-
ms, Fifth infantry, Judge advocate.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-22
PERSONALS.

Gov. McGiil went to Minneapolis yesterday
c. A. Greenleaf. of Ltchfield, is at the
Merchants.
Judge Rea, of Minneapolis, called on au-
ditor Braden yesterday.
Supt. II. f. Barron, of Rochester, called on
Secretary Hart yesterday.
A. Y. Merrill, county attorney of Aitkin
county, called at the capitol yesterday.
Hon. FL. II. Wells, of Morris. was among
the arrivals at the Merchants yesterday.
Hon. A. c. Forbes, ex-county attorney .sof
Lyon county, was capitol caller yesterday.
Department Commander l.. L. Wheelock,
of Owatonna was capitol caller yesterday.
L. C. Nelson, of Kasson, where he is a well
known merchant, is at the Windsor with his
daughter.
Banker j. NJ. Spicer, of Willmar, is in the
city for business trip, with headquarters at
the Merchants.
d II. Watson, of Eldred, Oak, accom-
panied by his wife and daughter, arrived at
the Windsor yesterday.
j. T. McChesney,a leading citizen and poll
tician Of Aberdeen, OAK, was among yester-
days arrivals at the Ryan.
Marshal CampbeIrs daughters are quite ILL.,
His second daughter, Annie, has a severe
attack of diphtheria.
Rev. 4. J. Conaty of Grand Forks, OAK, is
visiting old acquaintances in st. Paul, with
headquarters at the Ryan.
DR.. George F. French, of Minneapolis,
president of the board of medical examiners,
called at the capitol yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Sullivan, of Fort
Benton, Mont, where the former is engaged
in stock raising, have apartments at the
Merchants.
rlLieut. d. L. Craft, U. S. A, who has just
been placed on the retired list on account of
disability incurred in the service, is stopping
at the Ryan.
Supt. Kiehle is expected TO return home
Saturday from Washington, where he has
been attending national convention of SUI
perintendents.
Abe Davidson, of the firm of Smith & Da
wilson, has gone to New York and Canada
for a three weeks trip, during which he will
attend the wedding Of his sister, the 29th, at
Seatorth, Ont.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-22
New CORPORATIONS.

Articles of incorporation were filed
yesterday with the register Of deeds, as
follows:
Bay st. Louis Syndicate. Capital
stock, 100000. incorporates, r. B. Ca
luSha, III. q. PoStlethWaite, J.J. Watson,
all of st. Paul.
The Austin Canning and Preserving
company yesterday filed certificate of
amendment TO the articles of incOrpOr-
alton of the company.
The Poplar River Norwegian Evan
gelical Lutheran congregation, tof Pop
lar River, Polk county, filed articles of
Incorporation yesterday.
The Hydro-Carbon Fuel and Illumi-
mating company. Capital stock, $685.
600. Inc0rpOratOrS. John M. BOhIer,
Mark E. BOhrer and Henry c. Jones, all
of. st. Paul.
Articles were filed with the secretary
of state incorporating the Winona Her
aid Printing company, of WinOna. The
capital is $4,000, and c. III. BOynton,
Ralph Metcalf and w. j. Whipple, all of
WinOna. are the incorporatOrs.
The War Eagle Gold and Silver Min
ing company. Capital stock, $4,000, 900.
IncorpOrators, John McCafferty, WASH
ington Territory; Edward A. Fitzgerald,
Michael Treacy, Patrick Mcdonald,
Thomas Reilly, Edward Kelly, of St.
Paul; Patrick Durack, Samuel E. Mid
dleton, John Norton and Simon j..
Lynch, of Minneapolis.