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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-04-20
THE coloNeL.s TRIAL.
ne Didn't want to Hear Miranda Talk
But She Wouldn't Hush.

But She Wouldn't Hush.
One OF the most annoying faults of
the hired ''colored LADY, is her persist
ent disposition to talk about the affairs
OF her own family. Sometimes, despite
every attempt at Encouragement, she
will begin story, of which her brother
is the hero, and keep it up until pa
tience is gray-haired with age. Ma
rinda Napoleon. a likely colored
woman. applied to Colonel Wetheral
for a position of trust in his family.
She began to tell him of her honesty.
THAT makes no difference" said the
Colonel. Il don't care whether Won
are honest or not. and you may be
reasonably negligent in the discharge
OF your duties. but there is one thing I
wish to impress upon your mind"
whats dat, Colonel case can do
any thing"
81 do not wish you to take ME into
your confidence and tell me about your
family. don't want to hear word
about your mother and father"
II un erstands, sah.'
II will pay you extra to keep your
mouth shut. Speak when you are
spoken to. and then merely answer
questions"
why. sab. dis is de place dat Use
been looking TO- all desc wears.
spies folks dat is alus wantin' err pus-
son ter tain dem wild conversation.
case err body gifts tired. Now, dar's
toly- Stefa Ian c1,nf 4
am
But you are not to speak of your
family"
Oats de pint sab. dat's de pint.
l warked last year for Misses Simson,
an de folks KEEP me err talkin' all de
time. an mudder she tell me not ter
pay no 'tention tel de folks"
"Never mind all that. l don't wish
to hear anything of your mother
don't want you to mention your family
while you are in this house."
"Cose yer doesn't, sab; an doesn't
blame yer tall. De las word my brud-
der Henry said ter me fore l lef' dis
mawnin' wus gibben me vice how ter
please der white folks. Henery he's er
favorit all down in our neighborhood.
Worked for old man Desmukes three
years. an wouldn't er quit den cept
de ole man died an ernuder pusson
tuck de place. Hcnry's de fines ham
wild horses yer ever seed. Dat clay
bank boss o Mr.. Anderson's, whut
wouldntlet nobody go in de stable"
Say, Marinda. you"
Its jes' like tell yer. Oar want
a Blessed soul on de place dat could do
nuthin' wild dat boss. an Henry"
''Listen to me, tell your
YES, sab. What was yer bout to
Observer
Il told you that wanted to hear
nothing about your family. | see,
though, that you are like all the others.
Go on
Yes, but Henry he TUX a blln'
oridle-"
''Stopr'
Didn't yer tell me ter 90 on?"
Eyes. tell you to go away from
here. don't want YOU"
"Whut yer gree ter hire me fur, dcnP
Amt my s'ciety pleasin' ter yerp'
You can't keep your mouth shut.
and l don't want you. Now 60"
why, yer's de curiest pusson neb-
Der seed. Doan' kere ter stay heah.
case yers sorter common folks, no.
how. Use glad l refused yer offer ter
hire me. Good mawnin', sab. ''-Opie
Read, IN Ieras Sytings.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-04-20
WIT AND WISDOM.

-Contentment is a pearl of great
price, and who procures it at the ex-
pense of ten thousand desires makes
wise and happy purchase.
An ounce of lead isn't so very
heavy, but it depends Il good deal on
how it strikes you whether you can
garry it or not. - Washington Critic.
--Ruskin says: "Man should resem-
BILE river" Some men do, in one re-
pect at least. The biggest part of
them is their mouth Hotel Gazette.
. Every ultimate fact is only the first
Of new series; every general law
only particular fact of som, more
general law presently to disclose itself.
Emerson.
What was Mrs Modus dressed in.
Georgep" "Oh, she had on kind of a
mauvo blue arrangement over a por-
there of plush colored thingumbob.
"Ah, indeed. IN J.. Journal
doctors say that drinking large
quantities of water will produce fat.
TO show its absurdity, look at fish.
1t fairly lives in water. yet why is it so
bonyp-Binghampton Republican,
Have courage enough to review
your own conduct, to condemn it where
you detect faults, to amend it to the
best of your ability, to make good re-
solves for future guidance, and to keep
them.
"A young college debater will argue
for hours that the pursuit of happiness
is better than the rea ization and then
feel disappointed because his girl re-
fuses for the fourth time to marry him.
--1he pie of the season:
Honor the pumpkin vine.
Long may its tendrils Irvine
Over the land!
Blessed be those who wear
Crisp hayseed in their hair
Glorious bandl
Minneapolis Tribune
1t is the father of a precocious
acknowledgement who tells that
the child was once watching lady
make her toilet The old lady had re-
moved her false hair and false teeth
when the astonished small boy said:
..Bet yer can't take yer neck of. y
San Francisco Chronicle.
Here's box addressed to you"
said the wife of prominent man. II
don't think you'd better open it. "
..What shall we do with itP' "Ill tell
you; we'll take it out and get the hired
girl to open it. She has lit the fire
with kerosene three times this week,
and don't thing that dynamite will
hurt her - Washington Critic.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-04-20
Mr. Waldo Ia oIiesf of Mrs w.

MIR. Waldo Ga guest of Mrs. Wa
bash, of Chicago) That is very odd
looking tablc-knife, Mrs. Wabash; sill
yer. is it notP" Mrs. Wabash-"Yes,
it has been in the family great many
ears, and prize it very highly as an
heirloom. l only use it to eat pic
With. 1eIas SVtiaga
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-04-20

Give the sheep a variety of food
and Improve their condition and the
flavor of the mutton.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-04-20
STORMS AND RAILS.
How Rain Appears to Follow the Laying
of Railroad Tracks.

of Railroad Tracks.
A singular theory has been promul-
gated in Mexico concerning an alleged
relation between the steel rails of rail-
ways and the prevalence of storms.
The northern section of the Mexican
Central road has been seriously dam
aged by washouts, and people who OBJ
served the phenomena express the opin-
ion that the waterspouts which burst
on the track were attracted by the
rails and the telegraph wire. An cleo
trio current, they Say. runs along the
track. which makes convenient av-
enue for storms.
This would appear to be somewhat
fanciful conjecture, but the engineers
engaged in building the Guadalaiara
branch of the Mexican Central railroad
offer testimony which gives it at least
an afr of plausibilty. They state that
as fast rs the construction advances
rain follows. and they believe it is due
to the large quantity Of steel rail on fiat
cars which are carried forward as fast
as the work permits. The country, ac-
cording to their report, is dry in al
vance of the construction trains, and
also behind them far many miles, but
in circle of a few miles in diameter,
having its center at the point where tho
steel rails are. the rain comes down in
torrents.
1t appears that enough importance is
attached to these theories to induce
scientific men TO make them subject
Of study. We do not. however, antici-
pate any immediate practical results of
great value. With all the skill and
knowledge which the Government can
bring to bear, it has not yet succeeded
even in predicting storms with such
certainty as would he desirable, and
when it comes to producing or prevent
ing them, we shall probably have to
wait some time before the matter as
sumes the character Of an exact sci-
ence. Safely ValUe.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-04-20

The old Senate House of historic
renown, at Kingston, N. T., has been
restored and now stands as it did in
former days. The walls of the build
ing are over two hundred years old.
and were erected by Colonel Vessel
Ten Brock in 1876. 1t was in this
building that John Jay. in l777. drew
the draft of the constitution OF tie
State of New York. -
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19

The following were the quotations for United States bonds at the call to day:
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19
STATE CORRRsPoNDENCE.
H4.Hh "A-An

North Haven.
 TWENTY FIRST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIoN-
 JOYOUS TnEs-PERsoNAL.
 Nov. 17.-We hear no complaint about dust or dry wells.
 Mrs. c. H. Thorpe started yesterday morn ing for Pennsylvania to visit her mother and sister It is several years since Mrs. Thorpe has made visit to friends in Pennsylvania and it is hoped that she will have safe jour ney and pleasant time.
 Mrs. A. E. Bishop has an exceedingly handsome cactus in bloom. The plant is of the lobster variety cactus and is perfect in shape, growing to the height of six or eight and covered with lovely shaded pink flowers. At present there are one hundred and forty- two blossoms on the plant.
 Yesterday occurred the twenty-6rst birth day of Frank Smith, son of R. W. Smith, and the event was celebrated in becoming man ner by @ large party which was surprise to Mr. Frank, having been arranged by friends without his Knowledge. Friends from Montowese, the center and other parts of the town all united, making quite large party Mr. Smith received several remem- brances of the day from those present, among the choicest of which was an elegant gold watch and chain from his brother Albert of New York, who was home for the evening. The gift was presented by Rev. MT. Reynolds | in very happy manner.
 A poem written for the occasion by Mrs. s. B. Todd and read by G. E. Thorpe slioited much praise. A hountiful table of good good things beautifully arranged attracted the attention of the guests by it's appearance as well as goodness. The center was graced l by pyramid of lovely flowers, the gift of Mrs. A. E. Bishop and Miss Hattie Culver | and arranged by Mrs. Bishop, which received praise from all. The happiness was so com pIete that the small hours. all too short, came on before the guests separated. The COURIER correspondent was remembered with e portion of the entertainment and returns thanks
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19
FAIR HI EN.
A Postponed Hearing-The Race 2 Ffzzle- Services Yesterday - Person. n1- of mi

A Postponed Hearing-The Race a
 Ffzzle- Services Yesterday - Person.
 nI-Genera1 Notes of Interest.
 The hearing on the appointment of trus- tee on the estate of John Parker which was to have been held to-day has been continued until November 2e. Judge L. P. Deming, counsel for MT. Parker, has been in New
 York for day or two for the purpose ot et- fecting a settlement with the creditors if pos sible Nearly all the creditors are located in New York. A settlement will very likely be effected this week some time.
 The much advertised kve-hour go-as-you'
 please race which was held at the rink last
 Saturday night was not an entire success, as it came to a sudden termination at 10 o'clock.
 The manager of the affair promised to divide
 $40 between the winners, but as there were
 not more than 900 persons present, at fifteen
 cents per head it was discovered that
 there was not money enough to pay for the rink. When Monahan heard of
 this he dropped out after making twenty
 miles, The other pedestrians followed his example The score was: Allen 12 miles, Thomas O'Keefe 16, McQaseney 22, HcCar. thy 19, Marshall g, Gear IT, Brewster 16, Patrick O'Kesfs 13, Saddler 22. Mccarthy remained on the track until 11:30, making twenty-seven miles and winning the $10 bet he had made.
 Rev. A. H. Goodenough preached to 6 large audience at the East Pearl street Meth odist church last night. His subject was "How to obtain Eternal Life" Yesterday morning Mr. Goodenough's subject was, "A Nameless WomaR," and from that subject he preached an interesting discourse. The Granniss block on the east side ia al but completed. It is quite aR improvement to the street There are several fine stores on the first floor and the upper floor will bt fitted up for tenements.
 Henry l. Hules is now employed at Stod dard, Kimberly 6 Co.'s.
 Miss Edith B. Barrows of the Four Cor ners and MT. Willis A. Cooper are to be mar ried November 24 at 8 D. n. at the residence of the brides parents.
 The schooners David Oarll and Annie Carl are loading oysters in Virginia for Fai Haven parties.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19
On she Derby Extension.

Superintendent Hopson of the Derby road, is arranging a new time table for the rum ming of trains from New Haven to Botsford, commencing November 24. Five trains will be run daily. One will leave New Haven about o30 a. m., in time to connect with the 1O:O5 out of Bridgeport on the Housatonici one in the afternoon, the exact time fo1 which has not been settled, and a freight train during the night. The length of the road from New Haven to Botsford is little less than 25 miles. Superintendent Hopsor expects to cover that distance in 45 minutes This, of course, can not be done immediately President Stevenson has extended an iRvi tation te Mayor York of New Haven and thu other city officials to make trip over thu road next Wednesday.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19
rALE,s mAar1FIoEsT HALL.

The New Recitation Hall To Be Elm
 fshed Next Commencement-lts Gen.
 eraI Appearance When Done.
 The elegant new recitation hall that is be- ing built on the principal corner of the Yale campus is expected to be finished next commencement. Its cost will probably be something like $15o, ,O00 and it will be the most magnificent of Yale's buildings. It was at first intended to build the building of brown sandstone to give more uniform ex- terier with the other buildings. The plan was modified, however, and the building is ! to have lower course or basement story or brown stone and the remainder or bulk of the building will be of Stony Greek granite. This granite is of 6 reddish tinge, which con | trasts rather favorably with the brown stone. | The lower stone courses of sandstone have | already projected six and eight feet above | the floor timbers. Norcross Brothers ot \ Worcester, Mass, have brought the brown stone from their quarry at East Longmead' l ow, the material being known as the Kibbt | sandstone.
 street and 102 on Chapel. The ell on Celleg. | projects back 55 feet, but is part of tbe 16t foot frontage. On College street the projec ton is a dodecagon, or 12-sided dome risini 75 feet, witk peaked reof Building ana ei
 are of three stories, with wide and sebstan tial foundation walls The structural wall vary from 21S to 4 feet in width. Some o the huilding blocks are 10 feet long ant
 weigh several tons, while for the ceiling O the porches brown stones 10 feet long and inches thick have been shaped. On Chape street are two interseetiDg towers, one Il
 feet in diameter and 80 feet high. Anethe
 tower on the college street front is 90 fee high and 21 feet in diameter. The main roo l is broken with another tower of much smalle proportions The College street front vii
 contain the inscription: "Anno Domin 1Ss8," with a tablet which will probabl
 bear the memorial inscription. There vii
 be handsome entrances on College and Chap ell streets, and also on the campus side.
 The three stories will afford large mum
 ber of recitation rooms, an auditorium 55 b
 60 feet, and other apartments. Bruce Price of New York. was the architect. In the 1T
 terior finish, polished oak will be largel | rand
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19
Al Worshy object.

One week from this evening at the St.John street M. E. church will be given an enter tainment and supper. The object in view is to raise sufficient funds tor gifts in the shape of eatables of all kinds, fowls, vegetables, cakes, etc. to give the needy poor of the church and society Thanksgiving dinner. Arrangements are nearly completed and full particulars and programme of the evenings entertainment will be given in day or two. The price of admission has been placed at the small sum of 25 cents or it's equivalent in goods of some kind. Everybody intered in this worthy object ia invited to be present.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19

The Warning Letter-The Murdered mnnss Death WOund-TheM Murderer's Wife.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19
sudden Death or Willis Bunnell {
 NnrfhfOrd.

Willis Bnnnell, wholesale butcher of Northford, died in his wagon while driving to this city Saturday morning. His hired man, John Bunnell, was driving at the time, and MT. Willis Bunnell, who appeared we'll as ever, suddenly fell back on the wagon seat, threw up his arms and immediately ex- pired without uttering a word or a groan. Mir. Bunnell was about 65 years of age and leaves wife and five children. Hendee and Frank Bunnell are butchers located in Con- eress avenue, this city. A third son, William Bunnell, resides at home. Mrs. filling re- sides in Allingtown and Marion Bunnell, the youngest daughter, lives at home. Brothers of the deceased are Henry Bunnell, who has . farm of 25o acres in Northford, Hoadiey BunnelI, 6 North Haven farmer, and James Bunnell, residing in Meriden. A married sister resides near Tomlinson bridge in this fou
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19
Adr1ee moxhers.

&rs. Windows Soothing Syrup for ehil. drer teething is the prescription of one oi United States, and has been used for forty years with never failing success by millions of mothers for their children. During the process of teething it's valueis iEcalculable. 1t relieves the child from pain, cures dysen tery and diarrhna, gripping in the bowels ane wind eolie. By giving health to the child i rests the mother Price 25c A bottle. a1-nwfawiv
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19
southington.
A BRAKEMANs IMMINENT PERIL.

Nov. 18.-Frank De Patri of Southington, A freight brakeman on the Canal road, had a narrow escape Saturday afternoon. Near Westfeld there is quite heavy grade. and the train was running at high rate of speed. De Patri took short stick used for getting a leverage and began to put down the brake, when the stick broke and he fell between the cars, but luckily caught on a bumper, and being very muscular quickly drew himself up, safely regaining the top of the car. Both heels of his shoes were torn off and he was considerably unnerved. though uninjured.
 MT. A. E. Hull has gone to Kearney, Neb.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19
A Wedding Yesterday.

Yesterday afternoon, at five o'clock, at the German Lutheran church on Wooster and Brewery streets by the Rev. O. H. Siebke pastor, John B. Serge was united in mar risge to Miss Kate Jericho, all of New Ha. ven. MT. Fred Pitsing was groomsman, and Miss Annie Margie bridesmaid. The bride was attired in a garnet silk and wore | wreath of orange blossoms, with veil. The wedding was strictly private.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19
MerIden PouItry show.

The Meriden Poultry association is prepar- inS for their coming show. At the last meet ing the question was talked over about ad- rnittance free for dogs, and also the style of premiums to be given in the dog class. They will probably consist of gobiets and cups, though no decision was arrived at on either subject. Tie show during the first of Janu' ary promises to be very interesting one.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19
Et11anC1aI.
Firm opening Prices Fluctuate sliRht- Iy bus the Close is at About First
 

NEW YORK, Nov. r.
 Opening prices were strong but trading was light, and in spite of the inactivity advances Of ss per cent in Union Pacific, St. Paul and Missouri Pa ciflc, while other changes were for smaller frac- tions The improved situation among the trunk lines caused advance of s in Lake Shore and the rest of the list moved up A to k in sympathy Business then became very dull and prices general ly fell from the highest figures previously reached The publication of the bank statement caused seme covering of short accounts on which the mar ket improved and a rally followed San Francisco preferred and Delaware and Hudson advanced Ss while the rest of the list recovered most of the losses and the market closed qutet and Arm.
 Closing prices reported over the private wires oi BUNNELL q SCRANTON. Bankers and Brokers:
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19
TMs COUHT nKCOnD

City Court Criminal Side Judge
 TnOmpsOn.
 William McGlynn, resisting officer, judg. ment suspended; Charles Macklin, non-sup. port of wife, to November 19; Albert E. Nourse, embezzlement from Ella Sutton, to November 19; Thomas Maloney, receiving $ bribe, to November 22; Albert H. Monson bribing voter, to November 22; Joseph P, French, theft. 80 days in jail; Frank Kinney. breach of the peace, to December 15.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19
Not Yet Ended.

There is considerable trouble at the Zion A. M. E. church by the arrest of Laura Os-
 born for laughing in meeting. Walter Os-
 born, brother of Laura. for whom war
 rant had been issued, has given himself up. They talk of making counter charges against the church trustees.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19

EhHcag0 araam and ProvEslOn Market.
 The following shows the closing quotations as P. n. in ltafeaRo, ss compared with che same on the two previous days:
 Closing quotations regular Board. Reported over priyase wires to BUNNELL 6 SCRANTON, bankers and krr1lrr afr.nat Conn.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19
AnIInfnrtnnataLoaa. An

John E. Hunt, manager of the Vienna Pressed Yeast industry of Chapel street started to the bank few days ago with $3eC in his pocket. On the way he lost 1t, he does not exactly know how, but believes the roll fell out when he drew his handkerchief from his pocket.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19
United Workers, Employment Bu-

reau.
 The room of the employment bureau United Workers) No. 5 State House, will be open on the mornings of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, at 10 o'clock, and also every Thursday afternoon. Friends of the society and persons wishing to purchase plain garments, sheets, etc., are invited to oa1l
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19
RuN Our oF roWN.
Facts About E. T. JOrdanss Flight
 From Durham, N. O.

Facts About E. J. J0rdansg Flight
 From Dnrhans N. O.
 Apropos to the recent discussion over the fact that E. J. Jordan was run out of Dur ham, N. O., because of his Republican poli- ties, Meriden gentleman acquainted in Dur. ham, wrote to friend there and asked the particulars. The friend replied in a letter received Saturday, saying that the statements of MT. Jordan were correct, in almost every detail. He characterized in very strong Ian. euage the actions of the Democrats. and sen' along paper, "The Daily Tobacco Plant, J which backs up the Democratic mob in get- ting rid of Jordan.
 Politics must be exciting, if they are one sided, in North Carolina.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19

rsrw~ \ trsated without the use of FTSYDI.A.tt the knife q dssention from bsiaiess also a other dlgeages of the kecEu sTd R6BERT III. READ tM. D, Haryara, l6sol ETamm HOuge, NOs 1TB TFem Qmk 1sfeess es 1mG1-ra Rfferences given Consultation Tree. fssnd for 5san1phIes. Of1ce hourg,1l AM 70 { <: CsnndaY and holidays exespse0 HssssI
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19
OUT IN CALIFORNIA

Edgar s. Nichols of Bridgeport on Satur-
 day received letter from his brother George
 B. Nichols. of San Louis Obispo, Cal. The
 doctor says he is much pleased with the re- suit of the presidential election and believes. from what he has already seen in California, that it will have a reviving effect upon bust, ness. The doctor says he voted for Harrison and it was the first Republican ticket he eVel voted in his life. He was elected coroner oi San Louis Obispo county for two years. The county covers an area of territory equal t6 that covered by New Jersey, Connecticut ane Rhode Island together.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19
merIden Turners 10 Build.

The Meriden Turner society held meeting yesterday to consult in regard to erecting their proposed new hall. Four lots are un- der consideration as sites for the building.