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Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-17
UNPROFiTABlE WORK.
Julian Hawthorne Explains Why It Docs
Not Pay tn Write Books.

Julian Hawthorne Explains why It Docs
Not Pay to Write Books.
We may talk about the hardships Of
American literature (having assumed,
for the sake of argument, that such a
thing exists), but what would be the
state of that alleged literature if there
had been no American magazinesp
Suppose I, as an American author,
write novel, and arrange with pub
Usher to bring it out at the price of 81
volume, or so cents paper. If he
has confidence in the book, the first
edition will be 1000 copies; my share
of the proceeds on the ordinary 10 per
cent basis is 800, payable at the end
of the year. II l live by my pen |
must subsist during that year on moth
ing at all. and when l get my 500 I
must pay out of it my debts for that
last year, and probably my present
funeral expenses, for who can live on
IS cents day, even il he were not
obliged to starve to death before he
could enter upon the enjoyment Of that
princely incomep But let us be ex-
travagant and utopian-let us say that
my edition is 5000 copies, instead Of
1000. In that case-which perhaps
occurs as often as once in a thousand
times-my reward amounts to the sum
of no less than understanding, Of
course, what is never the fact, that all
the copies sold are in the dollar cloth
form, and none in the so cents paper.
Five hundred dollars a year for sue
cessful novel! How many OF our
authors make twice thatp How many
ten times as muchp How many twenty
times as muchP l will engage to
entertain at dinner, at round table
five feet in diameter, all the American
novelists who make more than 81 900 a
year out of the royalty on any one Of
their novels, and to give them all they
want to eat and drink, and three OF the
best cigars apiece afterwards, and a
hack to take them home in; and l will
agree to forfeit 81. 900 to the Home for
Imbeciles il $25 does not liquidate the
bill and leave enough over to buy a
cloth copy of each of the works in
question, with the authors autograph
on the fy-leaf. One hack would be
sufficient, and would allow of their
putting up their feet on the seat in
front Of them.-Juiian Hawthorne, is
Beyord's Magazine.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-17
EARLY INSTRUCTION.

Why Children Should Be Made to DO
Work suitable for Their Age.
II possible, parents, teach your chill
dren to do work suitable and proper
for their age. If a mistake is made.
do not reprove them sternly. Kindly
point it out, if unnoticed, and allow
them to undo or correct it, if it Is in
their power. Mothers are often so
hurried and worried with work and the
care of children. that they feel or think
they have no time to teach them to
cut out simple articles. or to do sew
ing, knitting, etc. The Oldest daughter
Is usually taught those useful arts as
early as her sixth year. There seems to
be time to instruct her, as the wants of
those younger do not yet need atten-
ton in that way. The Oldest son, too
Is early called to help about work.
Younger sisters wait on the little
ones, and often spend the rest OF
their time inplay. Recreation Is neces-
sary, but If kept up too long, fatigue
is the result. Boys and girls, whose
home is on farm have peculiar ad-
vantages for learning to do work suited
to their capacity. The well-kept dis
trict schools Of the country are pleas
ant places in which to gain knowledge.
The long walks to and from school,
with fields Of grain and orchards bor-
dering on the road, have charms for
healthy, happy children. After sup
per, when the evening work is done,
the lamps are lighted, and lessons
studied. Reading and play have a
share of their attention also. With
all these, time can be taken for need
full instruction in needlework, ETC., for
girls. Be determined in this matter,
dear mothers. See to it that every
piece of work assigned to each is fin
ished by herself. and within reason
able time. Never allow child to say:
20, it's no matter when l finish this"
or, 'Any time. will do" These are
dangerous expressions for young or old
to use, as they help to form the habit
of putting off until tomorrow the work
of to-day.
Strive to inspire your children with
self-respect by your sensible example
and advice. and they will respect and
honor you in return Rural Neu
Yorker.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-17

If one is not on ones guard, low
bred fortunes may lead to baseness OF
,Oul.
The days of December are shorter
than those of August; but you can
never make schoolboy believe or feel
Il.
There are people in this world
who love to suffer for the pleasure
they derive in moaning. philadelphia
Call
Truth is the most powerful thing
In the world, since fiction can only
please by its resemblance to it.-Shattes-
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-17
Thou who wouldst give, give quickly. In the
grave thy loved one can receive no kindness.

"Tm weary of living" moaned poor Mrs. Black,
"For I'm fairly worn out with the ache In my
back;
My nerves are a chain
OF weakness and pain,
And my poor head Is aching as II 1t would crack. "
"Now don't be discouraged" cried good Mrs.
white,
at is never dark but there's promise of light;
/ can tell you, In brief,
What will give you relief
Picrce's Favorite Prescription will soon set you
right"
II Is the only remedy for womens peculiar
weaknesses and ailments sold by druggists un
ers, Il ut 1t will give satisfaction in every ease
or money will be refunded. See guarantee on
bottle wrapper. Large bottles 400 doscs) 81. Six
for S.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-17
WHICH WAS IT? BACON OR SHAKES
REAKE.

The authorship of the dramatic productions
attributed TO the last OF the above named Is agi
fects the practical masses far less than the mo-
mentous question, how TO regain or preserve
health that essential Of bodily and mental ac-
piness" We can throw far more light on this
latter subject than the most profound Shakes
pearian can on the question first propounded
indigestion or constipation bothers one ut times,
or constantly; If the skin is yellow, and the
tongue furred as in biliousness; II there are
premopitory twinges of oncoming rheumatism
or neuralgia; II the kidneys are inactive-use
Hostettcrs Stomach Bitters, the finest recuper-
ant OF an age prolific In beneficial and success
full remedies Remember, II malaria threatens
or aficts, that 1t neutralizes the poison and
fOrtifies the system
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-17
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

A law prohibiting the distillation
Of liquor goes against the grain in the
West.--N. O.Picayu,ss.
Mr.. Softleigh What. in your
opinion, is the limit to loveP" Mr..
Hardy atrimony. life.
First Lady-''Has your husband
quit smoking yetP" Second Lady Gust
returned from the far WesD
he ought to by this time; he has been
dead six months"
Professional gamblers have great
many superstitions. One OF the most
practical is that if they deal the cards
themselves they have much better
chance to VIM SomerUilie Journal.
-''What was the text this morning,
Johnp" inquired druggists wife who
had been unable to attend church. ITO
err is human" replied the arsenic ex-
pert; ''and it was mighty sensible SER
mon."-N. Y. Sun.
Time was when the college profess
sors used to box the ears of refractory
freshmen. They would have to take
four years. course in sparring before
they could do it now.-BurlingtO Free
Press.
Observation-Disclosures, Mr.. Snapper, the
faculty have decided that you have
broken the rules, and there is no course
for us but to suspend you." Student
Him; how about suspending tho
rules. "-NeW Haven News.
Miss Founder (who has been having
wrestling match with the keyboard Of
the piano)-"Have you sensitive mu-
steal ear, Mr.. Tympanump" Mr.. T.
(more candid than polite)-''Yes, l am
sorry to say have. "-Boston Budget.
"A physician has discovered that
the older n man grows the smaller his
brain becomes. This explains why the
young men know every thing and the
old men know nothing.-Ihe Sturdy
Oak.
A Colorado Judge has decided that
man is in duty bound to tell his wife
where he spends his evenings when
away from home. It would save many
man trouble if he would do just that
without any order Of the court.
Seaside hotel proprietor Ito sea,
serpent in search of an engagement)-
"No, don't think shall have any use
for you this season; I've got the promise
Of society actress, two bogus lords, q
political convention, and scandal in
high life, and my bill Of attractions is
about full. Life.
-'.Do you know if Brown is a mar
Of ability, DumleyP" II don't know
any thing about Brown. or his ability
either, and don't want to know. He
refused to lend me twenty-five dollar.
six months ago, and haven't noticed
him SINCE" .'He seems to be man o.
financial ability, Dumley."-The Epoch
First Tramp-"If l had my way
I'd have 1868 national holidays in this
year." Second Tramp-"You would
; ehp And then there would be one
. working day in every four years. O
you are a nice one, you are! You
: would make galley slave OF the pool
laboring man, wouldn't youp"-Ieras
Siftings.
why can not women make goot
lawyersp' asks an exchange. W.
never gave the subject much thought
but we suppose 1t is because they can
sit on the small OF their backs, pile
their feet on table, spit half way
across room in box full of sawdust
and charge $l5 a minute for it. Their,
may be some minor reasons, In addi
ton, but these appear to us to be thu
principal obstacles in the way Of hel
success at the bar.-Burdette.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-17

1t was not Goethe who said that
you can always tell the man who has
gone to grass by his seedy appearance.
Goethe was a brilliant philosopher,
but there was some things he forgot to
sav until it was too late
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-17


Six or eight tons of cast iron can
be made into steel in twenty minutes
by one operation.
The woman who can control her
own tongue is greater than he who
ruleth a city. She is also scarcer.-N.
=. Star.
1t has been estimated that after
lapse Of ten million years the sun can
not give out sufficient heat to support
life on earth.
The fabric known as Chinese grass
cloth is made from the fiber of nettles.
The cloth is peculiarly glossy and trans
parent, and as betting for machinery
has double the strength OF leather.
Two substitutes for the high priced
gum arabic--one from fiax-seed and the
other from starch--are expected to
serve all purposes for which the genu-
Inc gum is used.
Without taking into account the
small variations due to refraction, etc,
the days and nights are always of equal
length at all points on tho equator,
without regard to tho position of the
ecliptic.
Steel is iron with from one-half to
two per cent of carbon. 1t was former
ly prepared by heating wrought iron
with carbon till it took up the proper
quantity. tits now made on a large scale
by the Bessemer process Of burning
out the carbon and silicon OF cast-iron
by forcing blast Of air through the
molten metal.
Additional experiments have been
made, and with good success, with the
new French method of coating pipes
with cork. A layer of cork is first en-
ployed, asbestos coming next, and
finally another layer of cork. The tenn
perature inside the pipes was some
1000 Cent, and after $50 hours the
temperature Of the outer surface OF the
coating was found to have only risen tc
IS Q.
DR.. Julius Pohlman thinks the
reason why our teeth decay SO fast is
because we do not use them enough
and, like other organs that are not ex.
ercised, they tend to atrophy. Our
teeth become weak because unused to
hard work. The author warns mothers
and nurses not to give children soft
food If they would have them have
good teeth; in other words, make then
eat their crusts.
"A French experimenter, utilizing
the power generated simply by tn,
heat of the sun, has succeeded in rails
ing $500 quarts OF water in an houl
from n depth of twenty feet Extrava
giant hopes have been entertained tina
in the future the energy from thi
source may be so brought under con
troll that many of the present methods
of obtaining power may be done ava.
with.
A recent writer makes stron,
plea for simplicity in the terminolog.
OF science. The late eminent chemist
M. Mumas, is reported to have sale
that the complexity and uncouthness o
modern chemical nomenclature wer
something gigantic, and that he foun'
it impossible to keep pace with all tn
new theories and verbal alteration
that were flooding his favorite science
An interesting development Il
photography is In the use Of clockworl
in printing from negatives. By thi
means a continuous web OF sensitize,
paper is drawn at suitable interval
under a negative exposed to sourc
of light. After printing the paper i
drawn, still by the mechanism, through
washer" 'toner" and "fixer" success
sively; and appears finally as serie
of finished pictures ready for mount
ing, and all alike in exposure, colo
and tona
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-17

WHAT THEY ARE GOOD FOR.
BRANDRETHs PILLS are the best medi-
cine known.
First-They are purely vegetable, in fact
a medicated food.
SccOnd-The same dose always produces
the same effect, other purgatives require
increased doses and finally cease acting.
Third They purify the blood.
FOurth-They invigorate the digestion
and cleanse the stomach and bowels.
Fifth They stimulate the liver and
carry off vitiated bile and other depraved
secretions.
The first two or three doses tell the
story. The skin becomes clear, the eye
bright; the mind active; digestion is 70
stored; costiveness cured; the ANNA
vigor Ia recI uited and oil decay arrested
There are 10000 liquor saloons in England
10000 of which are In London.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-17
THEQuEATION Is OFTEN ASKED:

.'what are Hamburg Figs" They are simply
a crystalized fruit cathartie, composed OF vege-
tables and fruits. They natural laxative,
assisting Nature to overcome constipation, liver
complaints. hiliousness and piles Physicians
fants TO Youths, and to their Parents, knowing
them to be mild. harmless, but most efficient
laxative and pureatiye. During pregnancy the
bowels always show u tendency 10 constipation
aud during this period the continued use OF
HAMBURG FIGS
Is peculiarly indicated, because, being purely
vegetable, they keep the blood cool and the sys-
TEN I'm perfect condition. Their continued use
will cure the worst cases of hemorfhoids or
piles Hamburg Figs are sold at rs cents box
by apothecaries. Dose, one Fig.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-17
Some Triplet Maxims.

Three things to love-courage, gen.
tleness and affection.
Three things to admire-intellect,
dignity and graccfulness.
Three things to hate-cruelty, arro-
ganee and ingratitude.
Three things to delight in-beauty,
frankness and freedom.
Three things to wish for-health,
friends and a contented spirit.
Three things to like-cordiality, good
humor and cheerfulness.
Three things to avoid-idleness, 10
quacity and aippant TESTING.
Three things to cultivate-good
books, good friends and good humor
Three things to contend for-honor,
country and friends.
Three things to teach-truth, in.
dustry and contentment.
Three things to govern-temper,
tongue and conduct.
Three things to cherish virtue,
goodness and wisdom.
Three things to do-think, live and
act.-F'arm. Field and Stockman.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-17

The Government ornithologist at
Washington estimates that the surplus
In the United States treasury would
not suffice to pay the bounty for exter-
mina'ing the English sparrows In New
York State,
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-17

The destruction of forests has pro.
ceeded SO rapidly in Prussia of late
years that the Government has passed
a law protecting timber. 1t was found
that the climate in many districts was
changing, and rivers and lakes were
becoming shallow in consequence OF
the wholesale cutting away of woods.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-17

No remedy for sexual debility has ever been
found that equals Dujardin's Life Essence. II
restores feeble powers and invigorates the whole
system. simple trial will convince the most
sceptieal. Price, $i.50 bottle. All druggists.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-17

At the International Exhibition at Brussels.
the Westinghouse air brake received the highest
prize
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-17

which Induces coughing, Immediately relieved
by use Of "Bropa's Bronchial Troches." Sold
only In boxes
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-17

If SUFFERERS FROM CONSUMPTION.
Scrofula Bronchitis, and General Debility will
try 9rNtt's Emulsion of Cod Liver OF with
Hypophosphites, they will find immediate re-
lief and terminate benefit. The Medical Pro
greatest value and very palatablc Read: ~
have used SCOTS Emulsion In several cases OF
Scrofula and Debility In Children. Results
pleasure. w a. .HuLBERr, n D.. salisbnry, ID;
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-17
WHAT THEY ARE GOOD Fol

Give not reins to your inhamed passions: take
time and little delay. Impetuousity manages
all things badly.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-17

Well 'that depends" He can II his throat Is
large enough and the canon-ball not too large.
The question really seems worthy of some con
sideration In view of the size Of some of the
pills that are prescribed for suffering humanity.
Why not throw them 'to the dogs" and take DR..
Pierces Pleasant Purgative Pellets? Small
sugar-coated, purely vegetable, perfectly harm
less, In glass, and always fresh.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-17

that you cannot afford to neglect that catarrh?
don't you know that 1t may lead to consump-
ton, to insanity, to dsdhf Don't you know
that 1t can be easily cured? Don't you know
that while the thousand aud one nostrums you
have tried have utterly failed that Dr. sage's
Catarrii Remedy is certain cure? 1t has stood
the test of years. and there are hundreds of
thousands OF grateful meu and women in all
parts of the country who can testify to its eff
cacy. All druggists. "
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-17

"A Port Huron. Mich, woman who
is rather restless as TO how business
may be later in the season, has bought
her coffin at quarter-off sale and is
now overseeing the construction OF
her tombstone.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-17

A piano factory is being erected at Atlanta,
On
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-17

Boston Is to have geological garden and
aquarium.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-17
f. spreading.

Culture is spreading. The other
day young lady OF Texarkana, Tex.
bought herself half dozen big trunks
full OF fnery. had them shipped to her
address at leading girls college up
North. and sent the bills to her fond
father, who is man OF worth and SUBJ
stance, along with telegram that she
herself had taken the train for school,
as she was ''bound to have fine edu-
cation"
Another 1904 dollar, and evidently
the one whose whereabouts so long
puzzled numismatics. has been heard
from. The coin is in the possession Of
a Pawtucket. X. l., woman. who was
given it by her father in 1920 on her
eighteenth birthday. He received the
dollar MS part payment for services In
the war OF 1912, and in presenting it
to the present owner instructed her
never to part with it.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-17
CAN A MAN SWALLOW A CANON BALL

Terms have been arranged for a railroad In
Siam from Bangkok to Gimme.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-17
DON'T YOU KNOW

An electric railway is in operation at Carbon
dale, Penn.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-17

NOTHING Is KNOWN TO SCIENCE AT
N all comparable to the CUTICURA REMEDIES
In their marvellous properties Of cleansing
purifying and identifying che skin and In
curing torturing, disfguring itching. scaly and
pimpfy diseases Of the skin. scalp and blood.
with loss of hair.
CUTICURA the great SKIN CURE, and CUTI-
CURA -oAP an exquisite Skin Beautifler, pre-
pared from 1t, externally, and CUTICURA RE-
SOLVENT. the new Blood Purifier, internally,
cure every form of skin and blood disease, from
pimples to scrofula,
Sold everywhere. Price: CUTICURA. &c.,; RE-
SOLVENT. Il; SOAP. Csc. PREPARED by the POI
TER DRUG AND CHEMICAL Co.. BOSTON. MASS.
Send for How to Cure Skin Diseases.'
~ pimples, hla kheads, chapped and oily N
ar skin prevented by CUTICURA SOAP. N
-. Dull Aches, Pains and Weaknesses in
stantly relieved by the CUTIeURA ANTI
pain PLASTER. the only pain killing plaster. Csc
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-17

A HOME FOR EvERYBOBY-SEC
"A ahome on easy terms In the country. Will
retaining your present residence position and
salary: 10, 20 more acres of land, with or with
out q house, on the instalmept plan In one o.
our colonies; we will plant the same to YOU
order with fruit trees or -aisin grapes and will
keep 1t In good condition until full bearing
with or without irrigation; those lands lie nor,l
or south OF San Francisco. in the coast or In
terror counties, near or distant from railroad OF
town and vary in price. 9. H. STREET
CO. successors TO the Immigration Associa
ton Of California. as Montgomery street
Send for particulars and full descriptions.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-17

TRY GERMkA for breakfast
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-17

There are 10000 liquor saloons in Englan
% 900 of which are In London.
Mountain Home bulletin. (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1888-1889, 1888-11-17
C. H. STREET & CO.,
Successors to the IMMIGRATION AssoCIA
TION OF CALIFORNIA.
Ais Montgomery St., S. F., Cal.
We are offering the following in 20, 40. 80 o,
Ear

Other lands for general farming. fruit CROWNS
or stock raising.