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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-10-12
SLIPS OF THE TONGUE.
Some Queer Expressions Made in Debate
by congressman.

The faux pas of speeches made in
Congress are sometimes very amusing,
and afford striking instances of absent
mindedness. The Representatives are
much more liable to make breaks in the
use of the English language than Sem
ators, the House being a larger body
and necessarily more difficult place in
which to collect ones thoughts. Dur
ing the White-Lowry contest, Mr.. ONeil,
of Indiana, in spread-eagle speech, ex-
tolled the merits of the 'broad Rgis of
the law" and spoke of certain law as
having ''come down to us through the
crucible of time Mr.. Cox, of New
York, inquired how law came down
through crucible, but the learned
Hoosier ignored the question. Senator
Harris, of Tennessee, said in debate re-
Gently: Il make this statement in bona
fide good faith"
This reminded Senator Palmer of the
speech once made by colored man in
Michigan State convention when he
moved to ''adjourn sine die till twelve
o'clock tomorrow morning. 1t also
recalls the motion made by Bedford, of
Colorado, in the House, THAT Congress
adjourn sine die" OF course the mo-
ton was followed by general laughter.
Bedford rubbed his eyes and said: Il
move this House do now adjourn bona
fide." AT this there was a perfect up
roar on the floor of the House and in
the galleries. Mr. Belford rose as soon
as the laughter ceased and said: MIR.
I ha4
and simply adjourn" On another oc-
casion Bedford pointed to u fellow-mem-
Der and, with whitening scorn. ex-
claimed There he sits, mute, silent
and dumb" Yes, remarked a neigh
Dor of Belford's, amid the silence which
followed the crushing arrai sument,
land he amt sayin' a word" That
brought down the house. = Washington
Letter.
l. -----> 49,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-10-12
JACkSON'S SOBRiQUET.
How Old Hickory Got the Name Which
Made Him Popular.

How Old Hickory Got the Name Which
Made Him Popular.
The sobriquet, ..Old Hickory is
said to have been conferred upon
General Jackson by the soldiers under
his command in 1918. 1t was, Mr. Par
ton tells us, not an inspiration, but
growth. First of all, the remark was
made by some soldier who was struck
by his commanders pedestrian powers,
that the General was tough" Next 1t
was observed that he was tough as
hickory. Then he was called hickory
Lastly the affectionate adjective old
was prefixed, and the General thence
forth rejoiced in the complete nick
name, usually the first won honor OF d
great commander" The General how
ever, is said to have told the following
story of the origin of the epithet to one
of his messmates: During the Greek
war, when he was suffering from bad
cold, his officers improvised a tent for
him covered with flakes OF hickory
bark, under which he slept comfortably
Next morning IA drunken hanger-on OF
the camp came across the tent. ana
not knowing who was in it. gave it
kick that tumbled the structure over.
As the angry old hero struggled out OF
the ruins, the topper cried out: Hello!
Old Hickory! Come out of your bark
and join us in drink" The Genera
could not himself help joining in the
laughter at the incident. As he rose
and shook the bark from him he looked
so tough and stern that the spectator,
gave him hearty ''Hurrah for Olo
Hickoryr' and the name chung to hln
ever after.-Notes and Queries.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-10-12
John b. Cough used to tell the fol

John b. Cough used to tell the fol-
lowing story at his own expense:
Once, while on lecturing tour
through England, he was introduced
to a village audience in these terms:
Ladies' and gentlemen, | ave the
'onor to introduce the distinguished
lecturer, John b. Cough, who will adj
dress lis on the subject of temperance.
You know that temperance is thought
to be rather a dry subject; but to-
night. as we listen to our friend, the
horator, from hover the hocean, we
may 'ope to ave the miracle of Sam
son repeated. and to be refreshed with
water from the jawbone of bass"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-10-12
POSTS AND BOARDS.
How to Get the Best Service from an Ordi-
nary Wooden Fence.

How to Get the Best Service from an Ordi-
nary Wooden Fence.
Useful observations have been taken
in tearing down and repairing post and
board fence. Where posts are faced SO
as to have a fiat surface both posts and
boards soon rot at the point of contact.
If posts are sawed off at the top board,
and the fence capped with another
board, the tops of the posts and the
boards resting on them decay rapidly.
If the posts are sawed off even with the
top boards, to make the fence look uni
form, the tops of the posts decay first
and the upper nails draw out and the
boards soon get down. If the posts are
sawed off at all, it should be six inches
above the upper board. For durability
of both posts and boards at point of con-
tact, posts should be either round or
with nearly sharp edge.
But with such posts, boards can not
be matched at the ends. There is a
better way to make post and board
fence, which combines superior strength
and durability. In this the ends of the
boards of each alternate panel are
nailed on the front of the end posts and
the middle posts are set on front side
and nailed to on the back side, and the
other alternate panels are the reverse
of this. This obviates the necessity of
a helper in mailing on the boards. The
center posts act as braces on either
side. Such a fence is not SO liable to
get to leaning in consequence of heavy
winds. Made in this way, with round
or sharp-edged posts, one will have the
benefit of all the wear there is in the
material Gdien Wilson, IN NJ Y. 1ri-
bune.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-10-12

Even the twelve apostles are being
bet upon in these degenerate days.
Thursday well-known young fellow of
Athens, while in company with some
friends, started discussion on scripture
al matters, and wound up by offering to
bet his hearers twenty-five dollars that
none of them could name the twelve
apostles. When the offer was reduced
to five dollars it was eagerly accepted,
but, after repeated trials, it was found
that not one of the numerous circle
could get beyond ten, and only one
succeeded in reaching that number.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-10-12

"A French investigator has come to
the conclusion that women have a larger
proportion of brown eyes than men.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-10-12

-Musket balls were legal tender as
farthings in Boston in 1885.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-10-20
The HIGRER COURTS.
syr opsis OF Decisions Il. ndsI ed at the Pres
ens Tyler sitiirg:
he Ga,attp
SUPREME COURT.

emit Tyler sitiirg:
Correspondence Of the Gazette.
SUPREME COURT.
TYLER, TEX, Oct. ls-The East and
West Texas Lumber Company vs.. L. G.
Willisms, ct ais; appeal from Upshuf.
This was suit by appellees praying for
the appointment OF receiver to take
charge of the atsirs Of eppellans:ompa.
ny; also that q certain order Of ssle (the
property and effects Of the company hav.
ing been levied upon By various parties)
be rescinded, and the sheriff ordered to
turn over the property se.zsd By him to
the receiver that Low and MiDeo
manager and secretary Of the corporation
bs epjoined from interfering with the
sfsirs Of the company, etc. Ga hearing
the court appointed receiver, rescinded
the order of sale and erj oined the secre.
tsry and manager from interfering with
the affairs Of the company. The court
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-10-20
of this charge was error. Reversed ard
remsndeG. Walker, j.
COITRT OF APPEALS,

remsnQeC. walker, u.
COURT OF APPEALS.
Correspondence Of the Gazette.
TYLER, TEX, Oct. 18.-Pratt Minter
We. the State appeal from Morris. On
motion to dismiss. There is motion to
dismiss In this case because there Is no
assignment OF error. Held: There are
no assignment Of errors req hired IN 8
criminal csse. Motion oYerTuled. Will
son,J.
Armstrong Bros. vs. E. B. T,Iclster,
county Judge Midland county, ct 81. APP
plicstion for msndamue. II Is shown
tina. in July 1886 Armstrong Bros. broug nt
suit agains. Carr & Co. and j. NJ. Gran-
berry upon account for goods, mer-
chsndise, etc and attachment issued and
was levied CT the stock OF goods OF the
said defendants. Defendants fled an
answer, moving to qussh Indictment on
the ground that defendants had msde an
assignment for the benefit Of their cred
itoys. This answer was abandoned On
the trial, and j. c. Carr. one Of the de-
iendsnts, nowledged Judgment sgains 8!
all the parties. The attorneys for defeho'
ants insisted upon arguing the motiQEt to
quash attachment, stating that they rep
resented Matthew, assignee for Carr
Co. The court heard the motion and
quashed the attachment. Armstrong Bros
appealed to this court, and the case was
reversed aud renamed. Mandate issued
i'd Mrs. Duly filed in the County court o!
Midland county. This court held the
assignment invalid made by Carr & Co
No.withstanding this. Mandate Lsncestsx
Continued on Serenth P01s:
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-10-20

Continued on Seusnth PGss:
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-10-20
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recommendation, l bon hi bottle of CUTI
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nearly raw his ears being gone except the
gristle. ano his body was covered with sores
His condition was frightinl to behold. The
sores have now all disappeared. HIS skin lie
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witnesses z9 this remarkable eSsa. and the
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The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-09-15
MEASUREMENTS CORRECTED.

EDITOR INTELLIGENCRR - Seeing the
statements In the Register that c. Ben Russell,
president of the Bandanas, has deem deposed
as president of 1.-THE club. 1t Is but Just to
Mr.. Russell and the club TO say that those
statements are without any foundation. The
club was recognized at the suggestion Of
Mr.. Russell, and 1 offered the resolution to
appoint a committee OF five (Which commit
tee Mr.. Russell appolnted) On constitution,
bylaws, rules and regulations, with the full
knowledge on the part of Mr.. Russell that |
would do so and with his cooperation and
consent. Mr.. Russell declined to accept any
position In the organization for the reast N
that he desired 10 be free to do effective
work outside of the club and in connection
Herewith. As the author Of the resolution
to re-organize l have thought 1t but JUS
tice to Mr.. Russell and the club to make this
statement. The Workingmen's Democratic
Club Of Lexington insisted upon MIR. Russell
acting as president OF that organization, and
he complied with their request for the pur-
pose Of best promoting the objects of both
organizations. He was not a candidate for
the position. The two clubs are cooperating
tremendously and zealously for the interests
of the democratic party, and every man in
either club is a jealous and enthusiastic sup
porter OF aud cO.worker In the interest OF
John G. Tarsney, our brilliant nominee fol-
congress. They are all true and tried dem.
ocrats, and are determined TO roll up such q
majority for the ticket that republicans in
| amaZehent will be forced to exclain. "Lets
put in our work and money somewhere else,
there Is no use rubbing against these count
less democrats" WILLIAM AULL.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-09-15
IL is a little unfortunate for Mr.. liar

il is a little unfortunate for Mr.. Har-
rlson that his letter should have follow
ed 80 closely upon that OF Mr.. Cleve-
land. 1t suffers by comparison with il
both from a literary and from a forceful
standpoint. Mr.. Cleyeland's letter
evidences all Independent thinker and
a bold, vigorous, Jacksonian leader,
while Mr.. Harrison's is simply a fair
English composition, marked in one
instance by pure demagosism, and il
at least two others by self qualification
The yellow fever scourge is worse
than ever in Florida. Gaunt hunger
and want add to its fatal havoc. Money
and provisions are needed. VIVA
have you done, people of Lexington
to help your suffering brothers ant
sisters? Now is the time to act. Sci
that L%exington's name is not omitted
from the roll not only of honor but o
humanity. Act ut once.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-09-15
The Verdict Unanimous.

W. ID Suit, Druggist. Bippus, Ind. testi-
6es:-'I can Electric Bitters as the
very best remedy. Every bottle sold has given
relief In every case. One man took Six bot
ties, and was cured of Rheumatism CT 10 years
standing" Abraham Hare, druggist. Bell
Vile, ONO, AMI mr. :-''The beet selling meti'
oine I have ever handled In my 20 years. expor-
isnce, il Electric Sitters." Thousands of 9th
ers have added their testimony, 30 that the YER
dict is unanimous that Electric BItisrs do cure
all diseases of the Liver, Kidneys or BLOOD.
Only a huff dollar II bottle at Leroy "rnler'
Drug Store. JunGS-c\o"- ~
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-09-15

or exposed and that those who in any
measure rely upon public discussion of
political questions may not be misled.
IT your views coincide with mine
concerning the conduct of this cam
paign would be pleased to have you
meet me in Joint discussion of the ques-
tons involved at such times and under
such arrangements as may be agreed
upon by the chairmen OF the respective
congressional committees TO whom the
matter may be referred. Very respect
fully yours, JOHN G.. TARsNEY.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-09-15


Any assertion that David II. Francis
did anything corrupt in his canvass is
simply false, and invented because Of
opposing political interests. Mr..
Francis not only conducted his canvass
honestly and fairly, but with the great
est. courtesy. He abused nobody and
took no unfair advantages. Not only
did he avoid anything like corruption,
but he was not eve guilty of a mean
ness. MIR. Francis is a thorough gen.
tleman, In the best sense of that word.
1t was alleged against him that he was
going to resort to all kinds of disrepu-
table devices 10 carry st. Louis, and
that then hc would be beaten, ever in
his own ward. What was the result?
The best business men in st. Louis met
and paid him a tribute of respect IN
precedenied in the history OF the city.
The primary election day zane and out
of the twenty-eight wards Mr.. Francis
carr ed twenty-five. Not only that,
but after it was done even his former
opponents joined in saying that there
had never been a %fairer, purer and more
honest primary in the city. Mr.. Fran.
els is an honest mau; no doubt Mr..
Kimball is also an honest man and
there is no occasion in this canvass ,and
no excuse for mud singing at either
of them, and those who induglc in il
thereby admit that they have at hand
no better weapons.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-09-15

A NEAL effort is being made by
republicans to break down the Labor
Signal. Because they cannot control
its political utterances two republicans
who are very small stockholders arc
trying 10 have q receiver appointed.
They will fail.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-09-15

Mr.. Bullene is quoted by his organ,
the News, as saying:-"The issue in
this congressional campaign is not the
tariff, but the good of Kansas City,
This is a very narrow view of the i'm
portance OF the office to which Mr..
Bullene aspires. The man whe sees
only Kansas City in such a position
may have a mind which would fit him
to be mayor of that thriving and enter
prising city, but certainly it is too mar
row and contracted to enable him to
properly represent jackson, johnson
and Lafayette counties, the state OF
Missouri and the United States OF
America in the congress of this coun-
try. Mr.. Bullene's bid for Kansas
City's vote is all insult to the remain
der OF the district, and is also an insult
to the intelligence of the people o.
Kansas City itself, which is broad
enough to understand that ~natlona
issues are not to be belittled, even ig-
nored, for local considerations.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-09-15

How do you like it republicans3 Mr..
Bullene kicks your national platfolm
from under him. He says:-"The
issue in this congressional campaign is
not the tariff, but the good of Kansas
City" You believe in the declaration
of your party. don't you? You also
believe that there is some of the fifth
congressional district outside of Kan.
sas City. Mr.. Bullene's view ia tina
the real issue in this Campaign is moi
the tariff, bat the good of Kansa.
Cifu ~
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-09-15

The republicans of Kansas City have
nominated Mr.. Il. b. Bullene for con
gresham for this district. Even Mai.
Warner, who is the strongest republican
in the district, could not beat Mr.. Tars-
ney with the united democracy behind
him, but Mr.. Bullene will not carry
Kansas City, not to say anything about
the district. Mr.. Bullene is a very nice
gentleman, no doubt, but he is moi
Mr.. Tarsney's equal either in political
information or in the ability TO discuss
the questions Of the hour.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-09-15

Lamar Missourian:-''The infant ()
Industries that "a employ whole COM
panies of PinkertOn's detective MALTA
to protect imported contract labor
against American workingmen who
only ask for living wages, and whose
profits are millions by the end of each
year are asking protection. The labor
ing men have not asked for it,"
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-09-15

MIR. Bullene declines TO meet Mr..
Tarsney OF the stump. We thought
80. Poor Thomas. he would quite as
we'll draw out OF the race right now.
The people have no use for u man who
is either afraid OF his cause Or afraid Of
hinoalf
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-09-15


MIR. John G. Tarsney, the next con-
gresham from the fifth Missouri
district, will address his fellow citizens
upon the political issues of the day in
this city Oh next Monday night,
September IL. Mr.. Tarsney is a gen.
tleman He INDUCES in no abuse.
He comedies the right of every man to
his political opinions. But he is the
champion of a cause ct which he ia
proud to speak. lie has reasons for
the faith that is in him. He asks to be
heard, not only by democrats but by
republicans as well. He is especially
anxious to talk TO those who have not
heretofore acted with the democracy.
He asks them TO attend his meetings
and listen to what he has TO say, go
turn out and do him this courtesy.
Don't strike him without hearing him.
He is a friend of the people, and wants
to do them good.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-09-15
THE PRESIDENTS LETTER.

Mr.. C%levelaud's letter of acceptance
was given to the country on last Mon
day morning. 1t is characteristic OF
the man, plain, terse, argumentatlVe
and honest. There is no beating about
the bush, no regeneration, no ambig-
uity. While not seeking TOR effect 1t
contains some striking passages; ana
with his ~epigramatic expression that
'.public Office is a public trust" will
shine above the sophistries OF his OPP
poaents the phrase, unnecessary tax
alton is unjust taxation"
The whole question is compressed i'll
| these few words.
That there is unnecessary taxation
none but ~over-zealous republican par
| tisans deny. Certainly no statesman
| does. Mr.. Sherman at Cincinnati took
as strong a position on this proposition
az does Mr.. Cleveland himself.
MIR. Cleveland In his letter supple
ments his excellent and unanswerable
message; again makes it clear that 1t is
a condition which confronts us and no
a theory, and that the talk of free trade
at this time Is a mere beating OF tom
toms to scare the people and to prevent
them from taking away from certain
monopolisiic capitalists a portion OF
the bounty which they have for many
years received at the expense of the
mass of their fellow citizens.
In his letter Mr.. Cleveland maintains
and strengthens the positions of the
message. and is so clear and ingenious
that there is no means left to confute
except by misrepresentation.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-09-15

The Kansas City News opposes Mr..
Tarsney because he has, as an attorney.
represented the "~aggressiOns Of cor
porate capital" That argument will
rule ont almost any successful lawyer.
and Is fatal to Mr.. e. Il. Kimball, tie
News candidate for governor, who not
only has been, but is now, the retaint d
attorney of the Missouri Pacific Bail.
way Company.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-09-15

The aimee of Afghanistan, with a
select body of troops, had a small
engagement with Ishak Khan, the
insurgent, and the ameer was put TO
rout. Ishak Khan, with 1000 follow
ers, is advancing on Cabul.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-09-15

AT the G. A. Il. reunion which is
now in session at Columbus, o, Maj.
VIM. Warner. representative in con-
gress from this district, was elected
chief Tor the ensuing
year. We congratulate the Major.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-09-15

While weeping hot tears even CIeve-
lands contribution to the campaign
fund republican managers are inquir-
ing whether Millionaire Morton has
come down as handsomely as was pro-
missed.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-09-15

The Chicago News says of Harrison's
liberalization sedulously and Ia
%boriously follows the party platform
and bolts it all fiom tariff for protec-
ton pure and simple, down to its log
ical sequence-free rum and tobacco.
In his tariff argument he Is disappoint-
ing"
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-09-15

The Atlanta Constitution which
might be expected to sympathize with
Mr.. Harrison's views on the tariff, says
of his LIBERALIZATION admits Cleye-
lands argument on the tariff reform,
but resorts TO the republican bugbear
OF possible free trade in the vain hope
of soaring workingmen. Harrison's
position on the Chinese Ia a square
back down from his past record"
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-09-15

A nan who can't discuss his side of
the tariff question with his opponent
will hardly be q moro useful represen-
tative of and advocate Tor kansns City
than the nan who has the ability 10
do so.