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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-02-22
A Bare Possibility.

Dumley Ito whom Brown has just
related somewhat incredible story)--
| don't believe, Brown, that such a
thing could happen!
Brown-HappenP Why, my wife saw
it happen only this morning!
Dumley (apologetlcally)-Oh, l beg
pardon; if Mrs. Brown saw it happen,
and told you the story herself, why, OF
course, there is a possibility of its be.
ing true.-Life
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-02-22
Where the Quail Belongs.

An Austin teacher was instructing
his class in natural history.
ITO what class of birds does the
hawk belong?" he asked.
ITO the birds of prey" was the re-
ply.
And to what class do the quail boz
longp"
There was a pause. The teacher re-
peated the question:
"Where does the quail belong?"
"On toast!" yelled out the hungry
boy at the foot of the class Texas
SUtiags.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-02-22
There is almost as much pathos a

There is almost as much pathos as
humor in the following story of an AL
bany boy of tender years: Shortly
after his mothers death with his father
he visited her grave, being carried
there by a horse which had recently
been bought by the father. The hus-
band, standing apart, was naturally in
a contemplative frame of mind, and the
boy, when unable to stand the oppres-
sive silence any longer, lifted his child
lsh voice in an interrogative tone and
said: MA. we've got a new horse. y.
albany journal.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-02-22
Quiet and Law Abiding.

Magistrate (to prisoner)-Its some
time since saw you here, Uncle Rastus.
Uncle Rastus (virtuously)-Yes, sab.
Use been quiet an law-abidin' since de
larst time l was up befo' yo', an dat
wer MORN six months ago, yo' honnah.
Magistrate-Ah yes; 1 remember. /
gave you six months for stealing ham.
It's year this time, Uncle. Time. I
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-02-22
At a Washington Hotel.

Sew Comer-Have you got roomf'
Clerk-Only one, sir.
n. CT want it.
Clerk-You can have it.
N. C.-Where is it?
Clerk-lt's room for apprehension.
Sir, that you will have to sleep on ths
billiard table or go elsewhere. = Wash
tn9ton Critic.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-02-22

"A cat makes the most noise when
every thing is still-that is, every
thing but the cat onkerS Statesman
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-02-22

The deadhead that the eater is like
successful prediction-he has come to
pass. Boston Bulletin.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-05-09

nesota, Gov. Francis OF Missouri, Gov.
Thayer of Nebraska, Gov. Pennoyer OF
Oregon, and Gov. Hoard of Wisconsin
The third division consisted of the Grand
Army Of tho Republic and the Loyal
Legion.
The scenes along the first part Of the
line of march beggar description. The
city hall and the stands were packed al
most TO suffocation, and numerous ticket
holders were unable to gain access to them.
Broadway, as far as the eye could see, was
blaze of bunting and sea OF faces.
Housetops, windows, telegraph poles, and
amp posts, private stands without num-
Der, and every pcssible vantage ground
We'd with the sidewalk crowds in point OF
numbers.
Just Eefore 1890 o'clock the President
aud other honored guests Of the day were
driven past the city hall stand in open
carriages The knowledge that they had
started bad been telegraphed along the
line and the military lodies had been
drawn up in saluting columns on the east
side of Broadway. The Presidential party
was at last placed in position and the re-
view Of the parade began.
IL took nine hours for the procession TO
pass In the box with the President were
Vice President Morton, Chief Justice
Fuller, secretary OF State Blaine, Mayor
Grant, Gen. Sherman, Admiral Porter,
Hamilton Fish, Elbriige T. Gerry, and ex-
Presidents CLEVELAND a-d Hayes.
Services were held In all the churches,
the principal services being held at St.
Paul's church, where Washington attended
on the morning OF his inauguration, and
which were attended to-day by President
Harrison, Vice. President Morton, x-Presi-
nents Cleveland andiHayes, and many of
the most distinguished people Of the copn-
try.
Bishop Potter, In his address dwelt upon
the trust and dependence which induced
the first President after he had taken the
oath 10 turn to the church and ask God for
help. -
At the close Of the service at ST Paul'i
the doors leading out upon the west porch
were thrown open and the distinguished
congregation which had entered the Broad
way entrance passed out under the canopy
| which had been stretched TO he Vessey
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-05-09

the school children 10 tho number Of 6ve
Thousand were marshaled for parade, pass
ing over n raised platform on Capitol
avenue, whero the people could witness the
presentation OF medals. The Rev. Father
Hickey, Roman catholic vicar-general,
gave them an address of welcome, and the
Rev DIR. Post Of the Congregational
church delivered the speech OF the occasion.
Flags foated from public and private
buildings The city was handsomely
decorated.
At Danville there was a general observ-
ance of centennial day. All business was
suspended in tho afternoon, and the busi-
ness houses and privates residences were
handsomely decorated with bunting. The
large parade OF military and civic socie-
ties was witnessed by an immense crowd.
Speeches were made at the armory by
prominent gentlemen, after which the
Oddfellows laid the corner stone to their
new temple with appropriate ceremonies.
In the absence of Grand Master Underwood
Past Grand Commander w. X. Jewell OF
this city ofiiciated
At Monticello the day was ushered in by
a salute Of 100 guns. The bells were rung
and steam whistles sounded for an hour.
AT 8 a. m. a grand union service was held
at the Methodist Episcopal church. Pray
ers were offered and addresses delivered by
the Rev. j. ID. Fry and the Rev. M. Waller
and others The city was gayly decorated
with the national colors.
At Bloomington the Hon. Adlai f. Ste-
vehson delivered an address to an immense
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-05-09

them.
As soon as the Presidential party reached
the platform a shout of applause arose
from tho assembled crowd. Archbishop
Corrigan, wearing his scarlet robes, was
on the platform. He was introduced to
the President and Vice President, Gov.
Hill, Mayor Grant, Dr. Storrs and several
others.
Hamilton Fish, Sr, opened the exercises
by introducing Elbridge T. Gerry as chair
man. The latter said:
Fellow Citizens: Cne hundred years
ago, ON this SPOT, George Washington, as
first President of the United States, took
his oath of Office upon the Holy Bible.
That sacred volume is here to day, silently
attesting the basis upon which our nation
was constructed aud tae dependence OF our
people upon Almighty God. In the words,
then. of one Of the founders Of the govern
ment: with hearts overfiowing with
gratitude TO our Sovereign Benefactor for
granting to us existence, for continuing It
to the present period, and for accumulat-
ing on us blessings spiritual and temporal
through life, may we with fervor beseech
Him so TO continue them as Lest to pro
mote His glory and our welfare.
Mr.. Gerry then introduced the Rev.
Richard f. Storrs, who delivered the in
vocation in very clear voice.
Clarence w. Bowen, secretary of the
centennial committee was next introduced.
He read j. G. Whittier's poem, which had
been composed for the occasion.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-05-09

entrance to independence hall, where Con-
gress met during the last ten years OF the
last century. The arch has thirteen golden
stars Over each of them is painted the
name of one Of the original States, Penn
sylyania forming the center OF the arch.
A memorial tablet has been placed on the
side of the building bearing the following
inscription: "The Capitol OF the United
States, 100 to 1890. Here was con-
structed the arch of the union OF
which Pennsylvania becomes the keystone;
an arch must fall if any single State with
draws. Philadelphia greets the centennial
President of the u United States beneath a
triumphal arch, the symbol Of perfect
union" Another tablet, placed on
the building reads as follows;
'T.et President Harrison, himself the lineal
descendant of another Benjamin Harrison
who reported finally the. Declaration Of In
dependence July {, l776, pass hereunder
and stand for moment on the very spot
where 10th Washington and Adams swore
to sustain tine constitution of the United
Qtatas -
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-05-09
CeIebratIon in Indiana.


INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May 1.-The day
was very generally observed in this city.
Business was suspended in many lines OF
trade and the public schools were dis
missed. In the forenoon services were
held in a number of churches. while in
others addresses were delivered by we'll
known men. Senator Turpie spoke at st.
Paul's cathedral and the Hon. John M.
Butler at plymouth church. In the after
noon a street parade, consisting OF mill
tary and civic organizations, accompanied
by numerous bands OF music, was wit
messed by large crowds OF people. The
celebration closed at night with meeting
at Tomlinson's hall, where addresses were
delivered by Judge Byron X. Elliott,
Mayor Denny, and others.
At Peru, Ind, the centennial was ftly
celebrated by general suspension of busi-
ness, services in all the churches, and a
large parade and demonstration by the
Catholic church in the evening? The
decorations were profuse
At Wabash the Washin 0kop centanniaI
was celebrated by services held at the
Christian church in the morning and at the
court house in the ev1ning. Inc principal
speaker was the Hon. Meredith II. Kidd.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-05-09
HE SAW wAsHINGToN's FACE.

William II. burgess Tells About Open.
ing the CO ffin of the Dead President.
WASHINGTON. May 1.-William Bur-
CESS, who is now laying the foundation OF
the Confederate monument that Is to be
erected at Alexandria, is ono OF the few
men now living who has looked upon the
face of Gen. George Washington.
''It was in 1885," he says, "when / was
an apprentice employed in building the
new tomb now at Mount Vernen which so
many visitors now come to see. L was q
lad then, and l remember this was about
my first piece of work. When the vault
was completed assisted in removing the
bodies from their old tomb to their present
resting place. 1t was decided to open
Washington's coffin, and when 1t had
been conveyed to the new tomb the lid
was raised. A number OF people were
present and stood in breathless silence
while the workmen extracted the rusty
screws. When the top of the
coffin had been lifted looked in. The
body was apparently perfectly preserved,
the features of the face were complete,
and there was nothing to Indicate the
length of time which he had been dead.
The exposure to the air. however, had its
| immediate effect In a minute or two the
body suddenly collapsed, and shrank into
an almost unrecognizable form. Other
than this my recollections are very indis-
| tinct. do not remember how the body
was dressed or anything further about it.
The features, as / recollect them, were like
the pictures have seen"
Mr.. Burgess is 20 years old and has
lived in Alexandria many years Those
who know him well have heard him relate
the story often.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-05-09
MANY people BURNED.

Fireworks Burn ~ Number of People
workmen and Children Are Hurt.
CHICAGO, May 1. 1.-During the display of
fireworks in the Lake Front part Tuesday
night horses at the corner OF Michigan
avenue and Harrison street became unman-
ageable and plunged right and left into the
spectator. Men and women were knocked
down and trampled upon, and great
many were seriously hurt While the vic
Tins of the crush were being carried of the
field package OF pyrotochnics exPloaed
and seriously burned q number OF boys
who were lowering around the operators in
charge of the display.
There were many women hurt, who,
during the excitement attending the early
scenes of the troubles. escaped before their
names could be learned. In fact it is the
general impression along Michigan avenue
that a dozen others were both burned and
injured and were carried of to their
homes I'm distant parts OF the city. One
woman is reported to have had the cloth
ing nearly burnt from her body by an
exploding rocket.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-05-09
GRAYIING MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, g. 1889 NUMBER s.

came IN from the surrounding country.
There was q fine display Of fireworks In
the evening
At Keokuk the day was appropriately
celebrated at Rand Park with parade,
speeches, music, and salutes OF artillery
Special services wore held in all the
churches.
At Mason City the city was in holiday
attire. Owing to the chilly atmosphere
the exercises were held In the Grand opera
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-05-09

At the conclusion Of the reading the
Assembly gave Mr.. Whittier three cheers
and a tiger.
The Hon. Chauncey M. Depew, the
orator of the day, was next introduced.
He received hearty greeting, and when
this had subsidized delivered his speech.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-05-09

FRENCH engineers are utilizing the
poppy to strengthen railroad embank-
ments. The roots of the plants form
network that cannot be exterminated
without great difficulty, and are there
fore admirable for the purpose named,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-05-09

WooDMEN say that three-fourths OF
the moss on trees grows on the north;
ern side, that the heaviest boughs on
spruce trees are always on the south
side, and that the topmost twig of
every hemlock tips naturally to the
ooof
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-05-09

house, which was filed to overhowing.
The principal speeches of the day were
made by j. J. Clark, William Wilcox, ].
MeConio que, J. r. Jones, and q. j.
Rlvtha
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-05-09
A CENTENNIAL ARCH.

PhiIadeIphia's Method OF Decorating In
Honor of the Centennial.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May IA CEN
tennial arch has been placed over the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-05-09

>>~~~-~o-N~~~~~~~~~>>~~N~ ~~~<~c~0Oo~r>~NNNNs~~
M. Il. cHURCH-Rev. J. w Taylor Pastor.
Services at 10 30 o'clock am. and 7k Pm Sun
day school at II m. Prayer meeting every
Thursday evening at 7,1 o'clock. All are cor
daily invited TO attend.
GaAYLING LODGE. No. $50. y. a A. M
meets In regular communication on THURSDAY
evening on OF before the full OF the moon
Transient members are fraternaily invited 70
attend. J.F. HUN. WIN
A. TAYLOR. Secretary.
MARVIN POST, No. 94o, q. A. r.. meets the
second Saturday and fourth Friday In each
month. WIN. WOODBURY.. Post Commander
j. c. HANSON, Adiutant.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-05-09

LONDON is to have en- exhibition Of
"antique and historical shoes"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-05-09
OUTSIDE.

Tramp-Gentlemen, / represent
Committee on Ways and Means, and
am entitled 10 recognition and free
admittance.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-05-09

Next Lesson---The Lords supper Mar
IA: 1926.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-05-09

AT THE BASEBALL PARK.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-01-24
Pimnlas. Sores. Aches and Pains.

When hundred bottles of sarsaparilla or other
pretentious specifics fail to eradicate Unborn
scrofula or contagious blood poison, remember
that B. B. B. Botanic Blood Balm) has gained
many thousand victories, e as many seemingly
incurable instances. Send to the Blood Balm
Co., Atlanta, Ca, for Book Of Wonders and
be convinced. 1t is the only TRUE BLOOD PURI-
FIER.
G. W. Messer, Howell S K Roads, Ca, writes:
''I afflicted nine years with sores. All the
medicine could take did me no good then
tried B. B. B., and eight bottles cured me
sound
Mrs. S. NJ. Wilson, Round Mountain, Texas,
writes: "a LADY friend of mine was troubled
with bumps and pinples on her face and neck
She took three bottles of B. B. B., and her skin
got soft and smooth, pinples disappeared, and
her health improved greatly.
James L. Bosworth, Atlanta, Ga, writes:
''Some years ago contracted blood poison.
had no appetite, my digestion was ruined, rheu-
matism drew mp my limbs so could hardly
walk, my throat was cauterized FIVE times. Hot
Springs gave no benefit, and my life was one
of torture until gave B. B. B. a trial, and sur
pr1slng as 1t may seem, the use OF I'VE bottles
cured me. -
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-01-24
Personal.

D. G.. Kolp of Iowa Park came in on
the Fort Worth and Denver yesterday.
w. g Harmon, well known citizen
of Tyler, was in Fort Worth yesterday.
J. G. Murphy of the San Angelo
Standard was in Fort Worth yesterday
and made THE GAZETTE pleasant call =.
Mr.. T. D. Rowell, county attorney of
Marion county, was in the city yesterday
visiting former Jeffersonians. Mr.. Row
ell left for Waco last evening.
DR.. T.. E. VIM, deputy supreme JUS
tice Of the order of the Iron Hall is in
the city with the object of establishing a
local branch in Fort Worth. The order
is fraternal, and now numbers in the
United States over 43 900 members
Among the members of the order in this
city are Col. E. W. Taylor, DR. A. P.
Brown and o. J. Watrous.
J. w. Bicknell, who for several years
past has been a clerk at the Pickwick +,
leaves Fort Worth tonight to accept a
position with the Gayosa at Memphis
Tenn. His many friends in this city
are sorry TO see him go and
the travelling public viii miss him. Mr..
Bicknell has warm spot i'll his heart for
Fort Worth, and it is not improbable
that he viii sooner or later return to hi
first love.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-01-24
THE COMO SOCIAL CLUB.
Grand Masquerade Ball on the Tapis for
St Valentines Day.

Grand Masquerade Ball on the Tapis for
St Valentines Day.
At the last regular meeting of the Como
Social club, an organization composed
largely of our German-American citizens,
it was decided to celebrate st. Valen-
tines day by giving grand masquerade
ball at Huffman's hall Arrangements
for the costumes, which will be
unique and elegant, have been made
and the committees have already began
the work necessary to make the affair a
success. The committees: Printing and
masks-E. Hoeff1e and L. DeMouche;
halo. Nowak and R. Kuhn; music
L. H. Schubert and G. d. Riemietz !;
SUPPER. Kuhn, C. Weisse and
R. Nowak; invitations-E. Hoeff1e
J B. Ward, G.. Scharff s. MinshaIl .
Floor managers, F. Fleckenstein, L H 4.
Schubert, E. Hoeffle, L. DeMouche, B :.
F. Embry, Henry c.. Schmidt, Jr. The
president is ex-officio chairman of all
the committees.
The Como club is growing rapidly. At
its last meeting nine persons were admit
ted to full membership and five to hon
Orary membership.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-01-24
THE GAZETTE: FORT WORTH TEXAS THURSDAYS JANUARY

esteemed letter of November 30 last, IN
which you are kind enough to allude to
his cooperation toward giving an
international character to the San Anto-
Mo exposition, and TO thank me for
having sent that artillery battalion band
of which you make fiattering encomiums,
and also to congratulate me on my cleo
ton to the presidency of this re-
public. It has caused me great
pleasure to hear from you
that the success of the interesting expo
sifion over which you so ably presided
was in part due to the contingent sent by
the state of Nuevo Leon, but
my satisfaction grows when you in
form me that this fact, together with
the presence of the Mexican military
band awakened in the numerous visitors
TO the exposition expressions of a cordial
feeling toward Mexico Such result is
the happiest that could be desired for
the future relations of amity ex-
listing between our two peoples. L
beg to offer my sincere congrat-
ulation on the success SO greatly due to
your efforts and with feeling of gratifi-
cation at the expressive and compli-
mentary remarks with which you favor
me. 1 take pleasure in subscribing my
self cordially and respectfully yours,
Signed PORFIoRI DIAZ. -
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-01-24
LOCALETTES.

handreths garden seeds in bulk at
wholesale or retail can be had at the Fort
Worth grocer cOmpany's.
The Odd Fellows have closed the trade
for 50xl00 feet on Rusk and Sixth streets
and have decided to build a splendid
temple to cost~about thirty thousand dol
lars.
The demand for Gold Rope chewing
tobacco has increased steadily since its
first introduction by the Fort Worth
Grocer Co., is said to be the best navy
chew on the market.
The rush at the trustee IS sale of the
Hartsfield s. Roe's stock continues-in
fact, was so much greater yesterday than
three additional statesmen, and then could
not wait on all the customers.
The Ladies aid society of the Cumber-
land Presbyterian church will meet tins
evening at 2 o'clock at 1902 Cherry
street, corner of Cherry and Thirteenth
streets. The society will also give a
donkey party at the residence OF
Mrs. W. G.. Turner Friday night, where
they expect "bushel of fun. -
Remember the entertainment for the
free reading room tonight in the W. G..
Il. U hall, over Stert S gun store. Let
all who will bring a book and donate to
the reading room. Do not be kept away
by the weather. DR.. Wells, DR.. Mitchell
Professor Dale, Professor Boaz, Mrs
Mccoy and Mrs. LoWber will all assist in
the entertainment. A good time is in
store for those who come. Come at 1886
q o'clock
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-01-24
New Orleans Market.

New ORLEAs, La, Jan. 23.-Coffee- Strong
and higher; Rio, common to prime, 1915 ass C.
Rice-Dull: ordinary to prime, 324 65c.
Cotton seed products-Unsettled but generally
lower.
Cotton-seed oil-Prime crude, delivered, 4Oc;
prime refined, February, 52l2c; cake and meal,
long ton, February, &c.
Sugar-Steady and firm; open kettle, choice,
4S.c: strictly prime, Il6G AZ &c; prime to fully
fair, II &c; fair to good common, aga 43sc;
choice white, eIac choice yellow clarified
63-l6c; prime yellow clarified, 6isc; of white &C.
rrime- soSs2c: prime. 2SG93c; good fair as2Sc.
fair, 22G24c; good common, 20622e; common.
l56ISc; centrifugals, strictly prime, 24G25c;
lie; fair, Ice; common to good common, ISGI5c;
syrups, 25d31.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-01-24
SPORTING NOTES.
Prize FIGHTING Prohibited.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, Jan. 23.-Indi-
cations are that there viii be no more
prize fighting in this city for the present.
After the Cardiff and Fell contest last
night there vas an incipient row in the
rink, which led the city authorities to
consider seriously the policy of stopping all
fistic exhibitions and to-day an ordinance
making prize fight, CT the making or
acceptance Of challenge a penal offense
was introduced in the state legislature,
and will probably become law.