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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-28

San Francisco Examiner. :,
In 1865. when the telegraph was
comparatively new thing in South
ern California, the operators OF che
Los Angeles circuit found their com
munication suddenly cut of. Line
men were sent out to discover the
break and effect repairs, but they re-
turned with the surprising intelli-
gence that the break was serious
one, and called for a lot of supplies.
About a mile Of wire and poles
had disappeared as completely as ii
the earth had opened and swallowed
them up. Further search showed no
trace of the missing materials, and
at considerable expense new ones
were furnished, and the line was re-
constructed.
Then detective was employed to-
investigate the mystery. The coun-
try was nothing but desert, and
the detective worked for three weeks
without success. At the end of that
time, however, he stumbled upon
small ranch, at which he put up for
the night.
He found the ground inclosed with
a neat wire fence, and in the morn.
ing taxed the ranchman with having
stolen tl,s telegraph. The man ad-
mitted the fact at once.
"Oh, yes" he said, "Pve been liv-
ing here nigh onto three year, and
have watched the old telegraph wire
all that time. l never see nothing
go over it, and reckoned it wasn't
used"
There seemed mo- reason to ques-
ton the mans sincerity. end the de-
tective contented himself with giving
him a lecture on the invisibility ct
the electric current. The case was
reported to headquarters, of course,
but no prosecution followed.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-28


The old horse-shoes that accumu-
late on a farm are not past their
usefulness. They will do to strength
en- a post that has a tendency to
split at the rail holes or to make a
grape trellis. Nail one side to the
side of a post and lay light poles
across from one side to the other,
restingin the arch of the shoe, which
is nailed on upside down. The ad-
vantage of this trellis is that a deli
cate vine can be dropped to the
ground and covered with manure in
the autumn, by simply taking the
poles out of their rests, and in the
spring the poles may be replaced and
the vine retained.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-28
Where They Weaken.

The timidity of people when in the
presence of death is frequently shown
at coroners inquests. When a wit
ness is ushered into the presence of
the jury the coroner recites the for
NAL oath, which concludes with the
words, "the person whose body lies
here dead" These ghostly words
agitate nervous witnesses, and more
especially ladies, who frequently look
about in a startled manner, with a
view of locating the subject of the in,
quest. Ofcourse the corpseis seldom
in the same room with the jury.-St.
Paul Pioneer Press.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-28
why Congr atulation Was Delayed.
Post.

w asnlngtOn fOst
We desire to convey our most
humble apologies to the esteemed
Maharaiah Of Bangapore for what
may seem to him like an omission of
the International amenities on our
part. But the fact is, we had not
had time to congratulate him on
his forty-sixth marriage when the
news of his forty-seventh came to us,
and we didn't like to send congratu-
lations done up in punches, like rad
ishes, lest it might seem our heart
was not in them. If the Maharajah
will LET up on marrying for few
moments end give us chance to
catch up, we will try very pleasant
little conventional duties.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-28

A poorly kept hedge is worse than
no fence at all, besides being a posi-
tive injury to the land.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-28

in a dress suit and light overcoat,
alighted at the station in Short Hills.
He approached an old man who
stood on the platform with alantern
and asked to be directed to the
house of Mrs. Widgeon.
"What Mrs. Widgeon, sir?"
81 do not know. This lady lives in
a large house near the station, / am
told"
"There never was but one Mrs.
Widgeon in Short. Hills that | ever
heard of, sir. This was old Widder
Widgeon, who's been dead nigh on
to ten years. There's her house, sure
enough, that big onejust beyond the
bend in the road. Her married
daughter lives there now. There's
nobody else of that name here unless
it's some of the summer boarders,
and it's bit airly for them.
"That's queer" murmured the lit
tie man. "Well. that must be the
house. Thanks" said he starting
off down the road.
Ten minutes later a lady, heavily
yelled, emerged from the gloom at
the other end of the platform and
approached the same old man.
Can you direct me to the residence
of Mrs. Widgeon?" she asked, in a
mysterious voice.
what, another one?" chuckled
the old station master. "The wilder
seems to be in demand tonight.
"Do you know, or do you noJ?"
asked the lady, sharply.
"Well, ma am, | reckon | know as
well as anybody else around these
parts. Many days work I've done
for the Wilder Widgeon."
at is large house near the sta
ton, is 1T not?" Which way am to
go?'
"Yes-yes, that's just what the
gent said, but you'll find the party
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-28

1 am now permanently located in
Caldwell, and am prepared to do any
work in my line at reasonable rates. I
understand my business thoroughly
land will guarantee to make as fine q
fitting boot or shoe as can be found in
the market. All kinds of repairing
neatly and substantially done.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-06
rhe .Iohn r. Kellx Association.

The John F. Kelly Association was COM
pletely reorganized the first of the year,
and Notwithstanding the fact that all
who join have to pay an initiation fee and
an increase of monthly dues, new mem
bers have been admitted at every meeting.
A large attendance marked the meeting
at St. Michael's Hall, Thursday. An adj
journment was taken till Monday at eight
o'clock. This is not an association for
election purposes only, but is a permanent
organization, holding regular weekly
meetings. 1t has been in existence six
years and has steadily gained in infiu-
president; B. f. Mccormick, vice presi-
dent; James O'Brien, treasurer; M. G..
French, recording secretary; William
Corning, corresponding secretary; p.
McDermott, sergeant-at-arms.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-06

NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day Of
August, 1883, application was made to the Board or
IMPROVEMENT OF AVENUE,
from the northerly side of Reserve avenue to the
southerly side OF Lincoln street, in the following
manner, including all intersections, viz
The street to be graded to the established grade for
the full width thereof.
To have blue stone tagging 4 feet In width laid on
both sides thereof. To have blue stone bridge cross
walks laid at all intersections, and to do all other
work necessary to complete the Improvement in
a good and substantial manner.
1889, the Commissioners OF Assessments filed with
the Board of Public Works their preliminary sketch,
showing what, property Will probably be assessed,
and the probable amount OF benefit to each lot or
parcel of land; also the probable amount Of assess
ment per foot of frontage for the said Improvement,
ONCE of the Clerk OF the Board or Public Works.
And notice is also given that the following street
or avenue, or particular section thereof are included
in said assessment, namely -. Mt
AVENUE,
from Reserve avenue TO Lincoln street.
ZABRISKIE STREET,
from q point 100 feet west OF Terrace avenue to a
RESERVE AVENUE
on the north side, from Terrace avenue, 100 feet
Ana that the aath day Of April, 1859, at 10 O'Clock
q. m, and the meeting room of the Board OF Public
Works, are hereby hxed as the time and place when
hear parties interested III said application, and all
"Reminiscences against the said Improvement that
may be presented In writing.
BY order Of the Board OF Public Works
JxrsEy CITY. March 20. 1859.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-06
THE JERSEY CITY NEWS. SATURDAY. APRIL 6. I88a.

last night. School Trustee Dickinson
was present and his few brief remarks
elected great applause. The Jeffer-
sons are working tooth and nail for
the success of the ticket in the north
ern district of West Hoboken, and are
very sanguine of sweeping the town.
Sergeant Zeil, of West Hoboken, and
Sergeant Stamford, of Union Hill, are
two of the hardest worked and most
efficient policemen in the State.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-06
RACETRACK NEWS.
Interesting Matters Gathered at Gutten-
berg Yesterday.

Interesting Matters Gathered at Gutten-
berg Yesterday.
One of those instances of a sort of per-
sonal dispute between owners of race
horses, and which are not infrequent, was
witnessed at Clifton yesterday. w. G..
Brien, Jr., won a race with his horse
Ballston, and was required to pay 81 ,405
for the privilege of winning $500 and re-
tanning possession of his horse.
The race had selling allowances, a price
put on every horse, while, as is the inva-
riable custom, the winner wa offered for
sale directly after the race. Track ETH
quette does not concede the right or
Justice Of owners bidding up n another's
horses. 1t is considered taking an unfair
advantage and is a sign of bad blood be-
tween such owners.
Every now and then, however, the
crowd is treated to a case like that of yes
terday. 1t has its humorous sides. In the
first place the object of selling races is
supposed to be to dispose of the horses,
but let q man make a bid the nervous
owner looks daggers at him. Quarreis of
q most serious nature, too, have often
been begun in this way.
Father Dalyhas a great habit of bidding
up horses when he runs second, and he
did so yesterday. He thought Ballston
had got In too cheap and light and must
be made to pay for it. And he was.
A capital days sport was witnessed on
the pretty little race track between Pas
sale and Paterson. The first race was at
seven furlongs, with ten starters, and
Chinese Gordon, the horse nearly blind,
was a strong favorite. Chancellor took
the lead at the fall of the flag and never
let it go, winning by q scant two lengths;
Palatka second, a neck iu front of Mac
gregor. Time, 1914. Mutuels paid
S29. IS. place, $40. 90. Palatka paid ESQ.
Six and a half furlongs was the distance
for the second race, that won by Ballston,
with Osceola equal fayorites. Osceola
was beaten a length, and Matte Looram
was third, another half a length away
Time, 1:24. Mutuels paid 1915, place, "a.
Osceola paid $3.50.
The third race, at mile and a sixteenth,
was won by Reveller, once a crack per.
former in the famous Westbrook stable 81
George Lorillard. This race was a grand
contest, Reveller winning by q neck only
while The Bourbon and Ten Booker wert
decided to have made a dead heat for the
place. Time, 1:51L. Mutueis paid SIS. Is,
place $40. The Bourbon, 500 place
len booker, $<.5U.
Another six and a half furlong race was
won in quite easy style by King Arthur
equal favorite with Lakewood, second
while Effie Hardy was third. Time, 1851
Mutnels paid So. rs place, a.00. Lakewood
paid $3.50.
Still another six and a half furlongs and
the last race of the day. 1t had a driving
finish between Oracle and Avery, the for
mer just winning. Don't Know was &
poor third Time, 1.24L. Mutuels paid
S4,60; place, $2.40. Avery paid $500.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-06

harbor yesterday. The expectant multi
tude went down on the Laura N. Star1n
yesterday, and after remaining down the
bay all day, came back blue and dlsplrited.
The Adriatic was reported after midnight,
and the victorious ballplayers were re-
ceived with open arms and paens OF JOY,
reaching New York city at eight o'clock
this morning. From Quarantine up they
were greeted with cheers, the footing OF
steam whistles from either shore, and the
dipping of bunting.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-06
How to use Trough on Rats"

3 reading them VOW ana gam ss@ee smmnao person da hm VIII mnSyar Ts shww 4nw weeunn %osn Hw %d
it with a little -four. or meal, Ask a compliment he tried Trough ON RATS mixed with lard
grease, or butter, and spmdo nb bread cut in pieces and laid about; Or # he .pt, it on raw
ne has mixed it with eggs and meal or grease and neal and il he covered up or removed
other food rats could get at to AL Of as WHICH he ill probably answer Mn@n n Nsguddd is ma = Tg
ness Or creesnesd the person setting it. rMer than the nemeaey Of the article. oea.
it don't XIII them. He don't see any dead ones If asked if h hears or sees any live ones
he says no.. Is It necessary that you see the dead ones So long as you are clear of rats
and mice what more do you mantsn ocadonay afew scattering ones are left set RogaH
ON RMs agan using some oMr material to mi NIX it with RG m lon On a lars r Is a. s%SwbsTa s
get it. it makes then so sick and miserable they will kick up such rumrEm AND suffers so much
that all are terrified and scared from the dreaded premises and those that do get ted@
in heir misery work heir way out of the bllHmg in search of relief and water, and
die or stroll away. Thsy your house is completely rid of vemnn and it is not necessary
that you see dead or dying rats lying about to coWnce YOU EVERY time ust or reset
RouGHo o. RATS uses dferentm edunW vehicle to MKT with @,
Il Also specaln instructions with each package rueU Of KOUGH On RATS IN clearing
out Reaches Water and Cron Bugs Beetles Ants Insects Hem Lice Potato Bugs Moths SOUR
TesJ kRabbts Spwows & C.
Send r CIRCULAR How eDaryB Bugs, Insects Reaches - rma. =
Send for Lthognph sAdwtsngm matter etc E. s. WELLS Jersey City, N J. US :.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-06
A Soldiers Funeral.

Comrade Barrett, who died at the Sol
dier's Home, will be buried from the
Dutch Reformed Church tomorrow. Ia
briskie Post, G. A. r., will have charge of
the funeral, and will escort the remains
to the cemetery. The Rev. Mr.. Brett will
ofiiciate.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-06

Actors and actresses and aChat they are
doing in tomoTroW's SUNDAY MORN
ING NEWS. Order it from Jour Helos-
dealer this afternoon.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-06

First ace---GreenfieId, Rdonis.
Second Race---Marsh Redon,
Nina W.
Third Race---Bonnie s., First
Attempt.
Fourth Race---Avery, Mist.
Fifth Race---DaIesman, Park
vile.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-06
The Ban Players Are Home.

After all the preparations that had been
made there was considerable ~disappoint-
ment expressed because Of the failure of
the Adriatic to come within sight Of the
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-06
Democratic Conference.

The Democratic Conference Com
mittee met in Ruth's Hall, Union Hill,
last night and tried to decide ON the
ticket to be presented at the conven-
ton this evening.
The Citizens Association was repre-
sented. The Citizens advocate Klump
for Town Council and are trying very
hard to get his name on the ticket.
The ticket that the convention will
nominate tonight will probably in
clude the names of John Conway and
Robert Schlemm for Town Council,
Race L. King and Ralph Krieger for
Board of Education, w. e. Whenke
or Druggist Wolff for Collector, and
Victor Schwartz for Collector of Ar
rears.
There is a probability that George
G. Schwartz, who declined the Repub-
lican nomination for Freebooter, will
run on an independent ticket.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-06

NIoTICE.-MY WIFE, ELLA EASTBURN, HAVING
IN left my bed and board without my consent, !
hereby forbid all persons trusting her on my ac-
COUNT, as ! VIII not pay any debts contracted. by
her, LOUIS EASTBuRN.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-06
HUDSON COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT.
HORACE B. RAwsoN and
GEORGE s. RAwsoN, Partners, Action on cont
Action on contract
on attachment

Notice is hereby given that a writ OF attachment
at the suit of Horace y. Rawson and George $. Raw
son, partners in business as H. u. RaWSon & Co..
against the rights and credits, moneys and effects,
go31s anu vha,esls OF " nnatn Eusseii q non resiaent
Of the Hudson County Circuit Court on the hfteenth
day of March,. 1889, feturnable and returned into
Court, duly executed by the Sheriff Of Hudson
county, on the second day of April, 1889.
DENNIS MCLAUGHLIN. Clerk.
WM B. GILLMoRE. Attorney.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-06

To haze THE SUNDAY MORNING
NEWS q0ith yo1tr breakfast tomorrow
order 1T from HOar nelesdealGr TO-DAY.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-06

Especial to the JERSEY City Ne,cs]
CLIFTON RACE TRACK, April 6, 1883
The following are the entries received
for the races to be run on Monday
HORSES WORTH BACKING TOMOR-
ROW-JERSEY CITY NEWS
E.nrTn Nc
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-06

actors and actresses and lvhdt they are
DOING in tomorr0a0'S SUNDAY MORN
ING NEWS. Order 1t from your nea0s-
dealer this afternoon.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-06
North Hudson Notes.

On Sunday evening the wedding
bells will ring merrily at the German
Lutheran Church, West New York, for
the nuptials of Mr.. Fred Lehing and
Miss Mary BRAKEMAN. The Rev. Mr..
Schoppe will perform the ceremony.
The Board of Health of West Ho-
lboken has learned that many of the
plumbers working in the town fail to
use traps for the exclusion of wv
gas when laying the connection pipes,
and thus simply invite an epidemic.
The Board is determined that this
dangerous practice shall be stopped.
The French Democratic Club, of
West Hoboken, ratified the Demo-
cratic ticket last evening.
Alderman Laune, of West Hoboken,
can tell a good story. His criticism on
electioneering tactics is epigrammatic:
-stIt is not the first drink that wins
the vote, but the LAST,
The usual Friday evening session of
the Jeffersons was held at Hennig's
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-06
Riotous Street Laborers.

Through some misunderstanding
Contractor Martin B. Allen, of the
Clinton avenue and Malone street
sewer, neglected to pay his men off
last Tuesday, their regular pay day,
and trouble has been brewing ever
since.
The men were getting desperate and
when the money was not forthcoming
yesterday morning the men struck
work and undertook to drown their
in the nearest saloon. At mid
day they had imbibed enough to make
them ugly. When Nels Sylvander
objected to their riotous conduct one
of the men smashed one of his door
windows with his fist.
Sergeant Zeil and Policeman Still
well were promptly on hand, but as
the man was willing to pay for the
damage, they let him go. Policeman
Fillmore was not so lenient, and when
''Dick' Stafford began to make a dis
turbance the stalwart blue coat
promptly gathered him in. Stafford
Is SO poorer today.
The men were all paid off this morn
ing, with the exception of n or two,
and the trouble appears to have been
settled for the time.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-06

To haze THE SUNDAY MORNING
NEWS auth yoar BREAKFAST tomorrow
order it from yoatr nelOsdcalcT today.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-06
NORTH HUDSON NEWS.

Republican Candidates for Freebooter
sin a Decline
The Republicans of North Hudson
had to hustle rather lively last even
ing to secure a candidate for the Free
holder nomination. The convention
ton met at Burckhardt's Hall, West
New York, and settled down to bust
ness.
Herman Walker didn't want the
nomination. John Waller wouldn't
take it. John Burckhardt coyly re-
fused to run, while no persuasion
could urge Samuel McGevyiney, or
William Donnelson, or John Lilly, or
Edward Howard, or William Swag-
giles, or George Melrose, or Andy
Gurshein to allow their names to be
used on the ticket.
George Schwartz, whose name had
been prominently mentioned for the
office, peremptorily declined to sacri-
flee himself.
The convention finally decided to
make James H. Kenyon, of Gut
tenberg, their standard bearer,
and as he could not be found
last evening his declination has
not as yet been received. John Don
nelson, the chairman, and Fred Pep
per, the secretary of the convention,
were almost exhausted from their ar
duous efforts to bolster up a lost
cause. There is plenty of abstract Re-
publicanism in North Hudson, but
when election day draws near, it be-
comes entirely too abstract to be of
any use.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-06

FIRST RAcE-Mile and a quarter; purse $3.50;
selling allowances.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-11-28

IT is probable that in proportion as we
are envious and censorious we are self
conceited, and entertain so exalted an
opinion of ourselves that we cannot bear
to think we are exceeded by others, es-
pecially by those who rank below us in
worldly advantages.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-11-28
Pittsburg Markets.

PITTSBURG, Nov. 26
BUTTER-Creamery, fancy brands of El-
gin, 2S@2S15c; Ohio do, A925c; dairy packed.
T@20c; fancy rolls, lSQ2Oc; good rolls, 14Gl5c;
common, S@19c.
EGGS-Fresh, 26c per dozen in cases can
died; 20 cold storage, 22G23c.
POTATOES-Do Domestic, rose and Burbanks,
50G55c per bushel; sweet potatoes, Baltimore,
S275G3.UO: Jersey, S3.75640O
POULTRY-Old chickens, 60@65c . pair;
spring chickens, SOC q pair; live ducks, $50
zoe q pair; dressed chickens, q b, 12G13c;
ducks, 12l1l3c; geese, 9Gtl0c.
CHEESE-New Ohio full cream, 10151llc;
new New York. 11@1l15c; Ohio sweitzer, 100
lie; Wisconsin do, u@l2c: Wisconsin linn
berger, s@10c.
VEGETABLES, ETC-From store: Cabbage,
barrels, S1.0O6112j: cucumbers, per bushel, Sl.25
@1.50; tomatoes, per bushel, 50d75c: onions,
per barrel, $1.50G1.75; celery, 25c to 4Oc.
FLOUR-Fancy winter patent, $5.2515.50;
spring patent, $525G5.50; fancy straight win
ter, S4.5004.75: clear winter, S4.25D450: xxx
bakers, S4.0064.25: extra family, S3.75@4OD;
family, S3.500475; extra, S3.l0G3-25: rye flour,
S3.2y@3.5O: buckwheat, 3d31ac.
WHEAT-No.2 2 old, S5GS6c; No. 8, 75GTc.
OATS-No. white, 27(G2715c; extra No. 8
white, 251s@26c; No 8 white, 250256c: un-
graded, 2ag23c, according to quality.
HAY-Timothy, choice, S1S.00913.50 per ton,
No. /, S12.50C01300; No. 2, S10O0Gl1.50; No.
feeding, SS.O0DS.50; No. 3 (packingl, S7.2507.5s
loose on the wagon, Sl5.00n17.00.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-11-28
What Insomnia Is,

insomnia is not pain; that is, physical
pain. 1t is something in the nature of
blank, a dead. level, sandy desert on
which there rests dull glare. One
thinks necessarily and incoherently. An
impression inserts itself in the vagrant
thoughts to the effect: 'If don't sleep
soon it will be idiocy, heart disease or
death" Under the influence of this i'm
preston, the insomnia, which, at the
outset, was the symptom of some local
disorder, becomes itself disease.
One lies with open eyes staring into
the darkness. The dire possibilities of
the future, the interruption to business,
the ardent. intense desire to sleep, all
fit through the night, like dim and
menacing phantasms. The days are op-
pressive. The body is weak, the brain
confused, the blood sluggish. An over
powering tendency to sleep possesses the
tired frame. He throws himself down
on bed with the impression that he
must and will sleep for weeks; he drops
into doze and in an instant later wakes
with start. and then is as wide awake
as ever; if a wicked man he filings off the
covering with bitter malediction, and
with tired frame and dulled soul re-
sumes his daily task.-Chicago Herald.