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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-06-01
TEN ORPHAN PICS.
How They Were Raised at the Azricult-
urai College at Amherst.


| urai College at Amherst.
One of those accidents to which all
breeders of livestock are liable lately
occurred at the Agricultural College
at Amherst. A superior small Yoi X
shire SOW gave birth to twelve pigs,
sucked them for about twelve hours,
and then, from some cause not fully
determined, went out into her yard.
laid down and died almost immediate
ly. One pig had been stepped upon
and killed meantime and another was
so weak and inferior that it was put
out of the way. The other ten we de-
cded to raise. The first proposition
was to feed them from bottle with a
rubber nipple, such as is often used
for orphan lambs. But the labor in
cident to this method was so apparent
that it was not attempted. We pro-
ceeded, instead, to teach the pigs to
drink as soon as possible. For this
purpose, two boxes were provided,
filled with straw, blanket thrown
over each box, and the pigs placed in
one of them. They were then taken
out one at time, and while being
shifted from one to the other box each
was given spoonful of sweet and
warm cream from cows milk. A
couple of hours later they were again
changed from one box to another, and
fed with spoon en- route. An Ayr
shire heifer, recently calved, was Sc
lected and kept at the table as IA base
of supplies. The new milk was then
taken from the heifer and fed TO the
pigs while warm. Then as soon as
the pigs got to expecting food when
shifted from box to box every
three hours, saucer of warm
milk was used, their noses held to this,
and spoon assisted in feeding. But
by care and little patient training
the ten pigs were taught to drink well
from the saucer within twenty-fom
hours. In less than three days all were
feeding from a little trough, as if six
months old. Another accident reduced
the number to nine. These nine were
fed every four hours for week or so.
and they grew and waxed fat aston
ishingly. Then the feeding was re-
duced to six hours apart, and finally to
eight hours. Soon they became no
more trouble than an eqaal number of
full-grown swine.
These pigs for time grew faster and
looked better than another lot of about
the same age, sucked by fine dam.
A period then came when, although
too young for much besides milk, they
ceased to thrive on new cows milk.
The facts were such as so lead me to
believe that the milk of the COW is de-
ficient in some particular element of
the sow's milk. This is subject
which must be closely studied; it is
work suited to the experiment station.
In time this period was passed. the
pigs got old enough to eat grain of
several kinds, and then grew WELL As
these nine pigs, at three months old,
are worth one hundred dollars or more,
we think the trouble we'll paid for. The
special success was in teaching the
pigs to feed themselves from dish ut
such an early age, thus reducing the
necessary labor. Toronto Globe.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-06-01
SOME RARE COINS.
The Work of BANK rellers When Their
Days Labor Is Over.

The Work of Bank rellers When Their
Days Labor Is Over.
''Do you know what a good many
bank tellers and men who handle large
amounts of gold and silver coins do at
the close of the day?" queried former
bank clerk.
go home, probably"
Yes; but not until they have looked
through their metal cash for rare coins"
''Do they ever find any?"
Certainly they do sometimes, though
not so very often. 1t is lottery. The
fact that some of the rarest of American
coins have been picked up in ordinary
circulation keeps their eyes peeled.
They know values pretty well, and the
sanguine cherish the hope of unearth-
ing one of the missing dollars of 1904,
which are worth 5000 each. In fact, as
high as $500 has been offered and re-
fused. The half-dollar of 1852, repre-
senting Liberty seated, is in circula-
ton. 1t is worth $l.75. The quarter
of 1858, with rays, is also occasionally
met. 1t brings 80. Among silver dol
lars of recent coinage, the 1858 dollar,
representing Liberty seated, is the most
valuable. 1t is worth $l5. The dollar
of 1888 has a flying eagle on the re-
verse side A little worn it would pass
without notice. 1t is worth $l5. So is
the same coin of 1889. Both are in cir
culation. The 20-cent piece of 1877 is
worth Sl.50. and of 1873. $1.2 They
are to be met, though rarely. The valu-
able dimes and half-dimes were all
coined before 1916. The silver three
cent piece of 1873, with the large star,
brings 60 cents; the copper two-cent
piece of the same year is worth the
Same. The fying-eagle cent of 1856
sells for 81. All the gold coins coined
prior to 1888 command premiums. -
Chicago Tribune.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-06-01
TOO MUCH GOOD LUCK.
If You Run Across q Stray Silver Dollar,
Don't Pick 1t I'm.

IA hou HcrosS stray silver Dollar,
Don't Pick 1t Up.
IF you ever happen to find silver
dollar in the course of your travels,
you let it lie right where it is when you
see it," said jolly young broker yes
terday.
Corning down. on the elevated Il
few days ago." he continued. ~
noticed something bright wedged in be-
tween the basket-work seat to the
wooden arm. poked her out with my
knife blade and found my prize to be a
silver dollar. l had never found any
money before and felt so good that
when got off the train l stepped into
cigar store and bought four cigars,
for dollar, instead of three
for quarter as usual. That
noon at luncheon l felt awfully
thirsty. and being dollar ahead or
dered a bottle of claret. Later, buoyed
up by the same thought, 1 asked the
boys to take something, and the round
cost me ninety cents. When it came
time to go home the elevated trains
were crowded, so l thought I'd spend
my dollar for hanson cab and drive
home, stopping at a theater, where. on
account of my find, bought tickets of
a speculator instead of at the Office. l
told my wife about my luck and showed
her the identical dollar, which l had
saved. She was delighted. and insisted
upon my having the piece smoothed off
on one side and the place and date of
my good fortune inscribed thereon, the
carrying out of which conceit cost me
two dollars and fifty cents. Altogether.
| should think my find cost me nearly
ten dollars; so take my advice. and if
you run across any stray dollars don't
pick 'em up."-M Y. Sun.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-06-01

"A pretty young lady of James
town has a seal-skin sacque and muff
which she is quite proud of, as they
are the result of her own labors. AT
terreceiving them she had a full-fgure
photograph made. representing her.
self as out in snow-storm with her
muff up to her face, etc. A travelling
representative of soap manufacture
ing firm saw the picture, admired it,
got acquainted with the lady, secured
a copy of the photograph, had litho-
graph made from it. which is now
used to advertise his goods.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-06-01

The mortuary record of the year
shows the number of passengers killed
20 have been 207; employees killed, 4O6;
total killed, 613. The number of pas
sengers who Were injured foot up GIG;
employees. 800; total, 1,S06. A grand
total of 2.419 killed and manned in II
single year would seem to be matter
OF sufficient Importance to justify Of
fetal investigation with a view of les
SEEMING the risk of travel. A bureau of
statistics properly conducted would be
useful adjunct of the Interstate
Commission = Railroad Gazette
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-06-01

III Is Easily Learned, Yet sure to Mystif,
All Who Behold 1t.

L, Is Easily Learned, Yet sure to Mvst,f,
All Who Behold 1t.
A very desirable member of an even.
ing company is one who can perform
some neat and simple trick. Whateye,
may be the nature of the evenings on.
tertainment or no matter how manv
other things may have been provided
for the assembly's pleasure, there is
always sure to come few minutes,
lull, where Il neutrality-suspicious. trick
is just the thing. A very cd one is
the discovering who wears the ring. .
sort of arithmetical boomerang.
The number of persons participating
in the game should not exceed nine.
Some one of the company is selected
unknown to you, to put ring On one
of his fingers. You now say you will
tell (firsD who wears the ring, (sec.
ondD the hand it is on, Qhird) the fin.
of the hand, and (fourth) the joint Of
the finger. This is apparently presum
ing to do great deal, and your hear
ers will look on at first rather dub.
ously.
The company being seated in regu.
lar order. the persons must be mum.
bered l, 2, 3. etc. The thumb must be
termed the first finger. the forefinger
being the second. The joint nearest
the extremity must be called the first
joint; the right hand is one and the left
hand two These prelimnaries ar.
ranged. cave the room, in order that
the ring may be placed unobserved by
you. Suppose that the third person
has the ring on the right hand, third
finger and first joint. Your object is
to discover the figures 3, l3l. Return
Ing TO the room, ask one of the com.
pany to perform secretly the following
arthmetical operations:
1. Double the number Of the person who
has the ring; in the case supposed
lnls VIII produce .......... ....... q
=. Add D. Observation-Disclosures. ......... II
T. Multiply by s.. Observation-Disclosures. So
4. Add ~. ......... Observation-Disclosures. 81
8. And the number denoting the hand 66
d. Multiply by 10. ................ $50
Z. Add the number of the finger. .......... 6Gs
8. Multiply by 10 Observation-Disclosures.
D. Add the number of the joint ........... 6631
III. Aoo OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ........ 6,66e
He must apprise you of the figures
produced, 6,666. You will then, in all
cases, subtract from it 1886. In the
present instance there will remain
3, l3l, denoting the person No. 3, the
hand No. l, the finger No. 3 and the
joint No. l. The formula may readily
be memorized or the various opera
tions may be written on small card
by the performer for reference and con-
yenience. Toledo Blade.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-06-01
TERRIBLE SLAUGHTER.
Railroad Employees and Passengers Sac.
r;fced During 1887.

r'ficed During 1887.
The record of train accidents for the
past year is the worst in our history.
The mileage of road increased 10 per
cent, accidents increased in number Is
per cent, and the casualties to persons
over 40 per cent. Railroad employees
were sacrificed at the rate of eight per
week. The number of accidents was
exceeded in 1883, but their fatality that
year was very much less
The classification of casualties ac-
cording to the kind of accidents in
which they occurred, sums up for the
year as follows:
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-06-01

WHO reigned in Russia at the
time Napoleon retreated from Mos
cow?" asked the teacher Intense
cold. replied pupil, coolly, but he
was warmed for it.-1eras SDtings.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-06-01
TRY NOT TO COUGH.
conquering Colds by the Exercise of Self
Control and Care.

A physician who is connected with
an institution which contains many
children, says: There is nothing more
irritating to a cough than to cough.
For some time have been so fully as
snred of this that recently determined
If possible. for one minute at least. tn
lessen the number of coughs heard in
a certain ward in the hospital of the
Institution. BY the promise of rewards
and punlshments | succeeded in INDUCING
them simply to hold their breath when
tempted to cough. and in a little while
WAS myself surprised to see how some
of the children recovered entirely from
their disease
Constant coughing is precisely like
scratching a wound on the outside OF
the body; so long as it is done the
wound. will not heal. Let a person
when tempted to cough draw a long
breath and hold it until it warns and
soothes every cell, and some benefit
will soon he received from the process.
The nitrogen which is thus retained
acts as an anodyne to the irritated mu
Gus membrane. allaying the desire to
cough and giving the throat and lungs
a chance to heal. AT the same time a
suitable medicine will aid nature in her
effort to recuperate. "-Balttmore News.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-06-01

When Gibbs heard the boys talk
inc about Northumberland, he
said at first he thought they were saw
ing something or mother about Mrs. G.
Boston transcript.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-06-01

Adelaide Pudding: Put a pint of
water and the Juice of II thinly pared rind
OF II lemon in saucepan. Bring it slowly
to Il boil, then stir in, while hot, but off
the hire, half pound of butter and IL
cnpful of sugar; next mix in very grad
ualiy and smoothly one half pound of
flour and let it cool Now and six
wcll-beaten eggs and teaspoonful of
baking powder. Half fill some but
tered cups and bake for twenty minu-
ties in Il quick oven. Serve with melted
butter made with milk, in which
good spoonful of currant jelly has been
dissolved.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-06-01

Of 700 accidents classed under the
head of collisions. the more prominent
causes are given as follows:
, 1888-02-19
He Would Take Chances.

A dissolute character known as the
Deadwood Kid, a Nebraska tramp who has
upon several occasions been ordered to
leave the city, was yesterday a~rraigned
before Judge Lee on the charge of vag-
rancy. After the returns were all in his
honor decided that if-the kid were to
spend thirty days in the city jail society
would be greatly benefited. The Nebras-
ka delegate pleaded for clemency, but the
judge was memorable. "Ill tell you what
I'll do" said the drone with the dime novel
cognomen, becoming desperate, I'm cut
you the cards to see whether you make it
sixty days or nothing" A greasy pack
of pasteboards was brought from one of
the rents in the prisoners pocket, but the
Justice insisted that the sentence of the
court be carried out.
, 1888-02-19
ADJUSTMENTS,
"a Hole in the Groundo To-MorEow
Night.

Tomorrow evening Chas. Hoyt's farce
comedy a Hole IN the Ground will be at
the opera house. The company closed a
most successful engagement at the Tabor
opera house, Denver, last night.
A Hole IN the Ground is on the same
order as other plays written by Mr.. Hoyt,
satirizlng to a great extent the railroad as
it has been seen by all those who have
had occasion to frequently travel. There
is the station agent, telegraph operator,
lunch counter girl, the gay stranger and
others afording all an opportunity to take
off in a most cemical way the predica-
ments of all parties interested. The COM
pany comprises eighteen people, among
them artists of ability who have been seen
here before in the Rag BABY and Tin
Soldier. The latest and most taking
songs and dances will be introduced, and
everyone who desires a good hearty laugh
and a thoroughly enjoyable evening should
not miss seeing A Hole an the Ground.
On next Saturday night the great
Cheyenne favorite, Miss Efie Ellsler, sup
ported by a very strong dramatic con-
pany, will present for the first time in this
city Woman against Woman, a play in
which Miss Ellsler is seen to great ad-
vantage.
The sale of seats will commence next
Thursday morning.
, 1888-02-19

Mr.. Lane, the Carbon gentleman who
visited this city in company with the fun
loving Rod Williams the other day is one
of those droll wits who are continually
perpetrating some odd joke. Some months
months ago Lane was very i'll. The doc.
tors declared hat he would die and even
his bosom friends feared that their genial
companion would pass away. About ten
minutes prior to the time dissolution was
expected to take place the nurse sue
ceeded in forcing a half pint of beef tea
down her patients throat. Lane was very
weak and almost ~strangled by the beverage.
A smile fitted across his pale countenance
as he signaled his attendant to come
nearer. In a whisper he said: "Give
me a %toothpick, please" The watchers
all laughed and Lane commenced to feel
better at once.
, 1888-02-19
THE NEW SADDLE ROCK.
Opening ofthe Finest Restaurant Chey-
enne Has Ever Had.

The new SADDLE Rock is now one of
the nobbiest in the whole West. George
Lyons, the proprietor of it, first went
into business here two Sand a half years
ago. Up to that time Cheyenne had
never had a really first class restaurant.
Mr.. Lyons introduced many innovations
into the business. The people were
prompt to recognize the new order of
things, and from the very first day the
Saddle Rock did a rushing business. The
business finally outgrew its old quarters
and the adjoining two story brick building
was secured. This was completely reno
waited throughout, and now looks as at
tractlve as money can make it. Upon
entering the main restaurant is before the
visitor. To the left is an immense range
Just received from st. Louis. This is ar
ranged with such practical skill that while
it provides every facility for rapidly filling
orders it cannot incommode the guests
either through heat or ..smoke. To the
right a glass partition runs along
Iuc sluC VI IuC mdln ulnlnB
room, thus providing a private hallway to
reach the dining room Just back of it which
has been arranged for the convenience of
families. This is a very handsome apart
ment, elegantly carpeted and upholstered.
To the rear of this is still another private
dining room also for the use of small par
ties. The entire arrangement is admira-
bic.
The new restaurant was thrown open to
the public yesterday morning and was
crowded all day. Among the first guests
were the entire troupe of the Carleton
Opera company. A largely increased
business is already promised.
Mr.. Lyons has done wonderfully well in
business here and while he has made
money rapidly he has earned every cent of
it by the skill he has shown in meeting
the public wants. His increased facilities
will afford him still better opportunities to
merit public patronage.
, 1888-02-19

No final arrangements have yet been
made for the care OF three Richie child
rem, shipped from Douglas to this city.
The Richie family is, in the expressive
language of the hoodlum. "a busted com
munity."
An ignoramus named j.. S. Hallock,
tax collector for a Nebraska county, has
written Treasurer Bergman a letter com-
handing him to collect from Ira Red
dington, supposed to be in this city, Sc. "a,
taxes due the county in which the crank
resides,
, 1888-02-19
He Considered the Horse.

He was Just returning from an cpl
curean tour through the markets yester-
day afternoon, and lugged a very heavily
laden basket on the street car, which
CHANGED to be filed on that trip. The
front platform seemed to be good enough
for him. so he stood out there, still
maintaining the basket on his shoulder.
"Why don't you set the basket down,
sir?" asked the driver.
FAX, the poor horses hev anuf to do
to kerry meself," says he, with a smile Of
complacency that argued his contempt for
a man who would ask such a foolish
question.
, 1888-02-19
TOW TALK.
Cosby Little paragraphs Picked UP
Throughout the City.

The maximum temperature yesterday
was 4So: minimum 26o.
A general court martial met at Fort
Bridger. Wyo., yesterday.
There will be no session of the legisla-
lure next Wednesday. Legal holiday.
A substitute for Mr.. Holidays bank
ing bill was introduced in the council by
a standing committee yesterday.
Hoyt's best skit, A Hole an The
Ground. the latest successful comedy, at
the opera house Monday evening.
The Great Western MINISTRIES give a
performance in Keefe hall tomorrow
evening. Prices of admission 25 and so
cents.
If the weather is pleasant this after
noon there will be a rafting game of ball
at the Red Stockings practice grounds
south of the track.
The artless EAie Ellser, who gained
fame in Hazel Kirk, appears here next
Saturday night in a play written express
ly to suit her splendid acting.
The committee of arrangements for
the Washington birthday ball of the Sc
lect knights, are sparing no effort to
make the affair q grand success.
Efie Ellser's advance agent tells a re-
porter that at Montrose, Colo, a town of
l,2OO inhabitants, 50, 600 worth of tickets
we're sold at the box office. The first $50
tickets brought So each.
Russell Thorp, who arrived from the
North last evening, states that while en-
route he heard it reported hat the work
of removing the Sunrise smelter from
Fairbank to the mine had commenced.
, 1888-02-19

The Select knights, Magic City Legion
No. l, will entertain their friends at Lii
brary hall Wednesday evening, Feb. %,
Westinghouse birthday. All arrange
ments for one of the finest balls of the
season have been completed. Two hun
dred and fftyinvitations have been issued
for the event. Tickets can be obtained
from the committee and at MASKS and
Rhodes & Troxell's. Lady and gentle
man, 81.
, 1888-02-19

One of the neatest specimens of the
taxidermist art is the eagles foot mounted
by E. Clarke. who bought out the estab-
lishment of Geo. Taylor. 1t can be seen
in Pearse & McGills window.
, 1888-02-19
NOTICE.

All members of Uniform Rank, Magic
City division No. l., X. of p, are re-
quested to meet at their castle hall this
Sunday evening at $50 o'clock for the
purpose of attending divine service at the
Congregational church.
w. R S%CHNITGER, Captain.
, 1888-02-19

Mr.. Blake's bill for the taxation of rail-
way lands provides hat all realty of this
character shall be taxed like other prop
erty, even if not patented. They shall be
listed or assessed as improved, unim-
proved and wild lands, and in no case shall
they be valued at less thar ten cents per
acre.
, 1888-02-19

The Great Western Minstrels give a
performance at Keefe hall tomorrow
night. The price of admission will be 25
and 80 cents, which should insure a big
house.
, 1888-02-19

Don't pay high prices for work in tax
idermy until you consult f. Clarke, SIT
w. Sixteenth.
, 1888-02-19

Charley Mitchell, the only colored man
in the country who does the silent fun
act, appears at Keefe's hall tomorrow
, 1888-02-19

Lonsdale and Fruit of the Loom Muslin, per I'D 8 cents.
The very best apron check Gingham...... " "
The very best dress style G~ingham".." " 9 4"
Very good " " 3
The very best Indigo Calicos .......... " 6 "
Very heavy Cotton Flannel " oil "
Very nice white wool Flannel.......... 10
Very good red Flannel NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. &C 6 324 "
One yard wide Cashmere, in all colors, 49,.
II yards for $1.00.
44-inch all wool black Cashmere for 65 cents, worth fully
S1.20.
All other dress goods at a proportionate reduction.
Turkey Red Table Linen, yer yard, 263 cents, would be
cheap at SO cents.
Unbleached Table Linen, per yard, 25 cents, for which
other stores will charge you SO cents.
Very nice bleached Table Linen, per yard As cents, worth
IS cents.
Very best bleached Table Linen, per yard S1.9O, worth
$3.25.
Large Dinner Napkins, per dozen s14O, same will cost
you elsewhere $3.50.
Very large and extra quality Linen Towels at 25 cents,
former price As cents.
Childrens red wool underwear. good quality 25 cents.
All ladies and childrens underwear in proportion.
Ladies' fine quality full regular
made Cotton Hose. ... % cts former price 40 cts
Ladies' very good all wool Hose 25 " " " 40
UUmldren's fine cashmere Hose 20 " =" " 30 "
Balls Corsets, per pail. ....... 20 "
, 1888-02-19

Four dozen fresh eggs for $40 0 at A.
Underwood & Bros.
, 1888-02-19
s. KELLN Err.

5. KELLNER.
Cor. 18th and Eddy SITS.
p. S.-Ordors from out of town solicited and every
advantage of the low prices will be given.
, 1888-02-19

Braid Dress Trimmings, Ball Trimmings, Feather and
Fur Trimmings and Beaded Jets at less than half
their value.
, 1888-02-19

made Cotton Hose.
Ladies' very good all wool Hose
Cmldren's fine cashmere Hose
Balls Corsets, per pair.........