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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-01-04
BONE-MEAL FOR POULTRY.
1t Is Nutritious and Strengthens the Bone.
and Legs.


and Legs.
Many farmers think that the hens
may shift for themselves. If they dc
well, all right; if they are found dea6
or dying it is not much loss. For the
capital invested no stock on the farm
will pay as well as the poultry well
cared for. One of the little things tina,
ought to be looked after to have the
poultry always in good trim is a sup
ply of bone-meal. Poultry raiser
should not neglect to use sufficient raw
bone either crushed or in the form OF
meal. 1t contains lime as do oyster
shells, but it contains animal matter
which is of great value. Bone whe1
burnt is of comparatively little value
over oyster shells, but when crushed
or ground raw supplies value peculiar
to itself All classes of poultry are ex
tremely fond of 1t. Care should be
taken to have it pure and sweet. 1t il
good for all classes and ages of poultry
For young chicks it should be used il
the form Of meal, mixing small
quantity two or three times weel
with their soft feed, say one quart to s
bushel of corn-meal.
In young turkeys it is almost impos
sible to prevent leg weakness. Abou
the time of their shooting the red
when their health becomes established
and they grow apace, the development
OF their frames and legs require /,
more liberal assimilation of materia
than can be afforded by the usual arti
Giles of food. 1t is well to begin t.
mix little bone-meal with the feet
of young turkeys and from the time
they are four weeks old it can be uset
freely.
No injurious effects will follow. fol-
it is nutritious and strengthens tn,
bones and legs. All raisers of young
turkeys know that leg weakness il
one of the evils to which they are ex
posed aud this is a natural preventive
and here is one Of the cases wher,
prevention is better than cure. Brah
ma and other Asiatio chicks for tn,
same reason are greatly benefited b
Its use.-Ohto Poultry Journal.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-01-04
CLEANING TOMBSTONES.
A Queer Business Carried On In the Eek.
Smoky City.

Queer business Carried On In the Ex-
Smoky City.
''Do you ever have orders to clean
old tombstonesp" asked reporter at
one of the largest marble-cutting shops
in Pittsburgh yesterday.
30, yes, that is a big part of every
monument builders business" replied
the proprietor. Until the introduction
of natural gas as fuel. Pittsburgh and
Allegheny had the name of having the
dirtiest tombstones and monuments in
the world. The smoke from the iron
mills flooded in clouds over Allegheny,
St. Mary and Uniondale cemeteries.
and begrimmed all marble. Tomb
stones in these cemeteries used to
actually get black. The business of
cleaning them flourished then. But
natural gas has changed all that. Still
we are called upon frequently to shine
up headstones and shafts which are
age-stained or soiled by the elements
II care is taken like this the life of a
longed twenty years longer than if it
was left to ITSELF"
How do you clean tomkstones and
not spoil the enamelP"
"By very simple process. We mix
one-fourth of pound of soft soap with
the same amount of pounded whiting;
one ounce soda and piece of stone
blue the, size of walnut. We boil
these together for a quarter of an
hour, and while hot rub it over the
tombstone with piece of flannel and
leave it on twenty-four hours. Then
we wash this off with clean water and
polish the marble with a piece of coarse
flannel.
Il originally got this recipe from an
old colored woman in Baltimore.
Marble steps to houses are very popu.
lar there and she had made the mixture
during lifetime to clean the steps.
This old lady also told me what she
said was a good way to paint on marble,
so that it won't rub off. 1t was to use
the ordinary gold paint sold by art
stores, consisting of powdered brass
and oil Of turpentine. But all such
paints, have found, will wash off in
time. y Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-01-04
SQUElCHED.
A Story Teiler's Life Spared Only on On.
Condition.


~ know" the northern member wopld ~,
casionally say. that people would be slow IN
believe some of the things have been tell.
ing about my experiences in the war. but
they are all true to the letter.
al don't doubt for a moment" said tho
western man. who wasn't in the war And
now just let me tell you a little maritime
story-true beyond doubt and not in the
least fishy, though | will confess it is so old
that it has burrs on it, A crowd of men
were sitting in saloon one night and man
got up and commenced to relate an expert
ence of his own. 1t ran like this; 4 was on a
ship ten years ago which was wrecked in mid
ocean. Many Of the passengers did not sue
coed il getting into the life boats and some
of US had to jump into the water
sank twice and then managed to catch
hold Of piece Of timber just big
enough to support me- Recovering nv
breath | congratulated myself on having
support enough to possibly keep me afloat
until could be picked up 10y some passing
vessel. Suddenly felt one end Of my timber
go down, and turning my head, discovered
that another man had grabbed hold of my
lumber. In moment or two we were about
to sink. urged him to lie careful, but he
would not heed me. We drifted along for
one or the other of us would have to 60 down
for with such pressure it was only matter
OF time when we would both lose our piece of
timber. finally edged my way up to the
man and choking him, made him release his
grip. He fell off, and suppose drowned, for
padded away and saw him no more 1t
was cruel thing to do, but self preservation
being the first law of nature, looked out for
No. l. You may not believe this, but. gentle
men, it is the truth
Then" tho western congressman went on
to relate, "a big man, with bushy beard and
fierce looking eyebrows, arose from a corner
and said Alas for you, it was true was
the man you pushed that awful day from the
piece OF timber Hal hal you thought you
had drowned me; but live to face the man
who treated me So Kind fortune, when I
arose from beneath the angry waves, sent
along another piece of timber, and, though
bruised by you, had strength enough left to
cling like an oyster to my timber, and in a
few hours | was rescued by passing ship.
For nearly ten long years have been hunt
ing you, sir and you SHALL die will give
you five minutes to prepare for death-more
than you would give me in mid ocean,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-01-04
WASHING A TIGER.
How Cossack Paciicd and Pleased q
Huge Wild Beast.

Huge Wild Beast.
Soon after Pezon's arrival at Moscow
for the fair, one Of the men employed
in his menagerie died, and it became
necessary to find substitute. as his
staff of attendants was rather limited,
ind the others had rs much to do as
they could manage. His choice fell
upon n mOugick, II fine specimen of "a
Cossack, who of course did not under
stand word Of French, and the terms
of the bargain were settled in dumb
show. The lion tanner had then to in
struct his new servant in his daily duty
of cleaning out the cages, and by way
of lesson, Pezon picked up the re-
quisite articles and went to work, The
mougick watched him very closely, and
appeared to take in all the details of
the operation. Next morning, armed
with broom, bucket and sponge,
he opened the first cage he came to
and quietly stepped in, as he had seen
his master step on the previous day in
to two cages of harmless brutes. But
this one happened to be tenanted by
splendid tiger that lay stretched on the
floor fast asleep. At the noise made by
closing the door the creature opened its
eyes and turned its green eye-balls on
the man, who, all unconscious of his
danger, stood in corner dipping his
big sponge into the bucket. At that
moment Pezon came out of his caravan
and was fairly staggered, for once in
his life, at the terrible sight that met
his gaze. What could he do to warn
the man OF his danger? The faintest
cry might cause his death; better wait
and be ready to rush to his assistance
if the tiger attempted to bulge. The
Cossack, sponge in hand, coolly APP
preached the animal and began rub
bling him down with the stolidity OF
military bootblack polishing his cap
tain boots. The sudden application
of cold water to its hide evidently pro-
duced very agreeable affect on the
tiger, for it began to purr, stretching
out its paws, rolling over on its back
and complacently offering every part
of its body to the vigorous treatment
of the mougtck, who went ON scrubbing
with might and main. All the while
Pezon stood there with his eyes wide
open and as if nailed to the spot.
When he had finished his job the Cos
sack left the cage as quietly as he had
entered it. and it required the most
energetic and expressive gestures on
the part of the lion tanner to prevent
his repeating the experiment on a sec
pnd wild beast.-La France du NorG.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-01-04
HAD 1T OUT WITH MARY.
A Dauntless Housewife Nerves Herseif and
Has 1t Out with Mary.

A Dauntless Housewife Nerves Herself and
Has 1t Out with Mary.
Two ladies were riding up town in a Madi-
son avenue car, and as they Travelled were
overheard discussing the vital question of
their domestic arrangements for the winter
the question of help.
Eyes, my DEAR said the first, 81 am in the
valley of the shadow of new servants. Ny
husband says my hair has turned several
shades grayer since the last tour of the en-
ployment offices began. 1t exasperates me
every time l see you to remember how long
you have had the comfort of that treasure Of
yours who manages everything for you. !
suppose she is still with you"
"You mean Maryp said the other. Eyes,
she is still with me. | couldn't get along
without her, but like most treasures she haa
gotten completely spoiled. She thinks she
owns me and the house, and everything else.
They all kept telling me at home that must
say something to her or she would get too
high to live with. But hated to say any
thing, was so afraid of losing her. But
last week l couldn't stand it any longer and
had it out with her. tell you felt posi-
lively worn out when l went upstairs, and
they all scarcely believed me when said,
WELL I've had it out with Maryp"
"Did you, reallyr asked her friend, much
interested. SLOW did she take it7 And what
in the world did you say7'
"Oh, yes" replied the courageous woman,
81 thought it was no use trifing any longer
Even l could not stand such overbearing
ways. Oh! l was very decided with her
She was quite dashed, assure YOU"
"What did you sayf" asked her friends
eagerly.
II looked her right In the eye and said:
why, Maryp" and the intrepid woman
drew herself up with the air of one who has
bearded lion in his den.-New York Even.
ing Sun.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-01-04

1.-THE crowd seemed disposed to interfere,
but the big man with bushy beard drew two
pistols, and called out: Stand back, every
bodyr and with the death dealing weapons
no covered the party who had narrated the
ocean experience The latter pleaded for
mercy, and eventually tho big man with the
bushy beard said: 4 will spare your life only
on one condition.
Name itr gasped the frightened man.
THAT you will confess to this crowd that
no such thing as you have related over oc-
CARED, and that you have simply been tell
inG who2pinG lie, thinking that these peo-
pie would believe YOU
las quick as Hash the man admitted that
he had simply been romancing, Ho was for
given, bet net until after he had treated the
Louse."-Detroit Tribune.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-01-04
An Ak Ira Lieu of "a Pile Driver.

"Why did you hit Kato Durham on the
head with an axs" asked Justice Ford of
Bridget Mcguire, of 555 Madison street. in the
Essex Market police court, this morning.
Yer honor, there was uothin heavier
handy" was the candid reply
The Mcguire was held for examination
New York Evening World.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-01-04
OF Two Evils.

Dealer-1 say, Jake, it's beginning to rain
and there goes old Ncverpay across the street
with the new hat he got here last week.. Take
him out an umbrella or he'll have it ruined
before he gets home
Clerk-Why, sir, he'll keep the umbrella.
Dealer-No matter-hurry up-rd rather
lose the umbrella than trust him for another
hat Detroit Free Press.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-01-04
why She Raised Him.

"How large your dog has grown" re-
marked Cora. 81 remember when he wasn't
any bigger than kitten"
"Yes," returned Mrs. Lackheart in ad-
miration, las soon as he grows little larger
am going to have u pair Of lovely slippers
made out of his skin. New York Sun.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-01-04

Economy with the corn crop means
that the fodder should be stored under
cover and not left standing in the
fields as is often practiced. Good fod-
der is valuable and highly relished by
all classes OF stock, but it can be in
jured by exposure as easily as hay.
No matter how much care is taken
the shocks will plot over in win
ter, by which means large share Of
fodder is ruined by being on the
ground. If cattle are turned on it they
will trample portion also. The
barn is the proper place for it.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-01-04
4 DnnCcronS Subject.

Editor-in-Chief Ito subordinate)-As John
L. is about to die, You may write a scathing
article, reviewing his life and congratulating
the country en- his expected demise
Suhordinate-Tho morning dispatches an
nouncc hat Sullivan's chances for recovery
are excellent
Editor-in-Chief-.I that case you may
write an editorial suggesting that Kilrain
may yet meet his match. World.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-01-04
A Sure Sign.

Two little girls were heard one day dis
cussing the merits of certain school teacher.
''She amt lady, cause she taught col
ored school onct!" was the remark of little
Helen.
"She is, too lady," insisted Marie
"No, she amt, cause her pug dog wears
jes' same ribbon all dayl"
"She is, too, lady. l know it, cause she
tor her sister, an her sister tor mer'-
Youths Companion.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-01-04

81 don't ask for much, ma'am," said the
faded tourist, humbly, "but if you can give
me only piece of bread"---
"Breadm shrieked the lady, raising her
hands in horror. "Only piece of bread!
can give you some saddle rock OYSTERS roast
turkey with cranberry sauce, and glass of
champagne. and if that isn't good enough for
you, sir, you can go on to the next house. Do
you take me for Chicago
Tribune
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-01-04
Would Spoil Trade.

Proprietor Ito recently engaged waiter)-
You will have to SO; / can't keep you.
New Waiter-What's the mattera
Whenever customer asks You
II the fish is fresh you get red in the face.
You'd break up the whole business in a short
time.-Texas Siftings.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-01-04
Ono WAY.

Boy-Say, mister, father wants to know
what's tho cheapest way of gettin' teeth i'll
serted.
Village Dentist-Well, reckon the cheap
est way that know of is to come and steal
my apples when my bull dogs around.-Ex-
change.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-01-04

"A physician who has studied the
number Of yellow-fever visits to this
country has found that it has been here
in eighty-eight different years. The
first known case of the fever in Amer.
lea was In 1893.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-01-04
Too Much for the Onions.

Waiter ito customen-Fn' dc steak an
onions all right, sahl
Customer Observation-Disclosures think the
steak takes away somewhat the flavor of the
onions. Texas Siftings.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-01-04
Run Short.

Baker Ito forcman)-Are the pies in yet
Fritzi
Foreman-No, sir; I'm waiting for the
boy. He's gone AROUND to the Rubber Belt
ing and Packing company for few more
bottoms.-Life.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-01-04
EcOnoDny.

First Dame-What shall we do today? Let's
go to the matipees
Second Dame-Can't; we haven't any
money. 1t takes money to go to the theatre.
First Damc-So it does did not think Of
that. Well, let's SO shopping Philadelphia
Record.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-01-04
Nome of His Business.

John" said his wife, Ego out and stop
those boys from torturing that cat. The cries
of the poor thing almost drive mo crazy"
Just shut tho window, 'lhe said without
looking up from his paper. at isn't our cat"
Now York Evening Sun.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-01-04

Medical Changes,

Citizen Ito elderly physician)-You don't
bleed patients as often as you did fifteen or
twenty years agoi
PHYSICIAN docking over package of unpaid
oiils)-No, we don't bleed 'em at all: thew
bleed usl-Life.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-01-04
Tho Clerks Diplomacy.

Shoe Dealer ito clerk)-William, why did
you insist upon selling to that old gentleman
who just went out a pair of small, soft shoes,
when he called for large cowhide bootsi
.Well-er''-
~ insist upon knowing"
"The fact is, call on his daughter quite
frequently in the evenings. "-Chicago Tri-
bune.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-08-14
BRIEF NOTES.

Philip Herzog has sued L. H Todhunter
TO recover payment on q promissory note
for $500, given in 1887.
The First Artillery Regiment will drill
at the Afmory this evening. All men &C.
ing to camp should be present.
Monday evening A. E. Stearns was
elected Second Lieutenant OF Company
C. First Artillery Regiment, vice w. A.
Mott, resigned.
The Louvre saloon on street, between
Fifth and Sixth, was burglarized early yes.
terday morning, but the thieves got moth
ing for their trouble.
The highest signal service temperature
yesterday was as follows Tor the places
named: Olympia, 7So;; Portland 800;
Roseourg, So; Red Bluff, 1922, and Sacra-
mento, 1902
George and Mary Jackson, who robbed a
man couple of months ago, in their L.
street crib, of watch, yesterday pleaded
guilty to petit larceny, in Judge Arm
strong's Court, and will receive sentence
to-day.
frankie Nichols and Henry Schellinger.
who were reported by their parents on
Monday night as lost, and were supposed
to have been drowned, got home little
before midnight, having been playing in
the streets all the time. They will prob
ably take their meals standing for a few
days.
The Capital Pottery, which was destroyed
by fire some time ago, has been entirely re-
built, bat on larger scale, on the old site
at the corner of Thirtieth and K streets.
The building is now s0xl60 feet in dimen-
sions, aud is a frame structure with cor
ruga;ed iron roof. George Maddox is the
proprietor of the establishment.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-08-14
FRANCIS JOSEPH.
The Emperor of Austria Receives an Ova-
ton at Berlin,

BERLIN, August 13th.-The Emperor OF
Austria arrived last evening, and was met
by Emperor William, Prince Henry and
Prince Bismarck. The party drove to the
castle. Troops were stationed along the
route, and the houses were decorated.
Large crowds lined the streets. The meet.
ing between the two Emperors was cordial.
Francis Joseph shook hands with Bis.
marck. The Austrian Emperor was vel
coined by Empress Augusta and ex- Empress
Frederick at The palace. The Reich San.
zeiger in a prominent article welcomes
Emperor Francis Joseph as friend and
ally. All the evening papers have similar
articles.
The weather is superb, and the military.
civic and decorative display is extremely
brilliant. The whole army corps of the
Imperial Guard paraded in review before
the Austrian Kaiser under command of
Emperor William, who first led the entire
corps of the Guard. The Emperor after
ward took command Of the First Regiment
of the Guard and led them past the I'M
perial visitor, who then headed the regf-
ment bearing his name and marched it
past the Emperor. The Emperor appeared
on horseback, and was vociferously cheerei
BERLIN, August 13th.-A banquet was
given at Schloss this evening to the EN-
peror of Austria. Emperor William, of
Germany, in toast, warmly welcomed the
Austrian Emperor and ssid My people,
like the army, will hold firmly and faith
fully to the alliance which we have con-
cluded. The army knows that for the
maintenance of peace it will have to join
the gallant army of Austria, and if Provi-
dence SO DEGREES, they will fight together
shoulder to shoulder"
Emperor Francis Joseph returned thanks
for the brilliant reception accorded him.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-08-14
ROAD AGENTS AGAIN.
Bold Attempt of Highwaymen to Rob a
Man Near Woodland


Woodland Democrat, August I2th.1
Last night, about o'clock, ODE Lowe
started ous Of town for his home, and
when about 200 yards this side of the resi-
dence of Frank Barnes, he noticed two
men walking along in the shade of the
trees. AS he approached they came out
into the middle of the road; but thinking
they were working men going home, he
did not suspect anything wrong. His
horse, however, seemed to suspicion some
thing wrong for he raised his head and
snorted, something that Lowe says be
never knew him to do before when driving
However, he thought of no danger and
drove on. When opposite them they
sprang to his horses head, ct the same
time calling on him to stop. He struck
the man who bad the horse by the bit al
same time. This frightened the horse. and
the keen blow disconnected the man so
that when the horse sprang forward he
tore himself loose He had not inside
more than two or three springs, however,
before one of the men shot, and Lowe felt
the singing of bullet as it few past his
ear. The horse was a very swift runner
however, and he was soon out of reach of
gunshot.
Lowe drove on to Browns Corners, where
he found Frank Barnes He told him if
he would let him have pistol he would
so back and see If he could find the men
Barnes told him he would go back with
him, and together they came back to the
scene of the encounter, but no signs of the
men could be found. They then came on
to town and notified the officers, and the
town was searched, but no one was found
who could be identified as the men. Lowe
says he could not swear TO the men any
how, as it was rather dark aid he was
slightly excited at the time.
The attempt was probably made by some
one who is thoroughly acquainted with the
country, for the attack was made almost ia
front of Frank Barnes house, and the
front door was open and light burning;
bat whoever it Was certainly knew that Mr.
Barnes had not yet returned from his place
of business, but that there were no men
around the house at that hour. They were
probably acquainted with Lowe also for he
had received over $500 yesterday, which be
still had with him, besides this he had on
his person some $500 or 500 worth of
jewelry. Both men were masked, and both
carried pistols. and had evidently come out
to do their work in thorough, business
like manner. The attempt was certainly a
very bold one and Lowe is to be congratu-
lated on his narrow escape