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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07
SuperStitionS About Insects.

From the New York Graphic
The koran says all flies shall perish
save one, the bee fly.
1t is regarded as death warning in
Germany to hear a cricket's cry.
The Tapuya Indians in South
America say the devil assumes the
form of fly.
Rain is, in come parts OF our own
country, expected to follow unusual
ly loud chirping of crickets.
Flies are sometimes regarded as
furnishing representation of the
weather, and even of other events.
Spaniards, in the sixteenth century,
believed that spiders indicated gold,
where they We're found in abundance.
Although sacred insect among
the Egyptians, the beetle receives
but little notice in folk lore. 1t is I'M
lucky in England to kill one.
In Germany it is said to Indicate
good luck to have a spider spring his
web downward toward you, but bad
luck when he rises toward you.
The grasshopper is n sufficiently
unwelcome visitant of himself in this
country, but in Germany his presence
is further said to announce strange
guests.
A Welsh tradition says bees came
from Paradise, leaving the garden
when man fell, but with Gods bless.
ing, so that wax is necessary in the
celebration of the mass.
The ancients generally maintained
that there was close connection be-
tween bees and the soul. Porphyry
speaks of ''those souls which the an
clients called bees"
1t is said tkat upon the backs of
the seven-yeay locust there sometimes
appear marks like a letter of the
alphabet. When this looks like n
W it is thought that war is imni-
nent.
German tribes regarded stag beetles
as diabolic, and all beetles are de-
tested in Ireland, more especially II
bronze variety known as "gooldie. Z"
1t is also believed that to see beetle
will bring on rainstorm the next
day.
There are said to be no spiders in
Ireland, nor will spiders spin their
web in an Irish oak nor on n cedar
roof. A spider is said to have saved
Mohammed from his pursuers by
spinning its web across cave where
he sought refuge. The same is said
OF David in the Cave of Adullam.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07

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prove Invaluable to It's weknown
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which
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of
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all Skin Diseases
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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07
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A Remarkable Wan.

A more remarkable man than than the
late MacMurrough Kavanagh, of Carlow,
Ireland, was In many respects. never sat
in the house of commons Although ma
ture had deprived him OF his arms and
legs, he was strong and entertaining
orator. and never spoke to empty
benches. An exception to the rule that
members must address the house stand
ing was made in his favor, and other
courtesies were extended TO the man
whose intelligence, noble face and con-
sc!entlous attention to his duties
made HIM popular and valued
member. Mr.. kavauagh came OF
an old wealthy family, and had beautl-
full wife and large number of children,
none OF whom were in any way deformed.
His physical defects were 20 well sup
plemented that he rode fcarlcssly, drove
a four-in-hand co lch. wro.e beautifully,
and acquired derab,e fame a. an
amateur artist.-Montret Star.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07

Many OF the Paris doctors believe q
stimulating regimen to be the best pro-
phylactic against influenza. The Off
cial medical oracle OF the Gaulois lately
advised its readers to begin the day with
a thimbleful of rum or other spirit, ac-
cording to their tastes, and to take two
or three "grogs" in the course of tho
afternoon. A lady reader of the paper
writes to say that she has escaped the
well nigh universal alfliction, thanks, as
she believes, to acting upon his advice,
which she has induced several of her
friends to to take. with equally good re-
suits. So firm is her faith in it that she
has decided to replace her o'clock tea
by as O'Clock grog" while the epidemic
lasts.-St James.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07
Expense at Yale.

The average expense at Yale per
year has been for each freshman
$7S3.96; sophomore, SS31.34; iuni-
or, $SS4.17, and senior, 1919. 20.
The largest expense reported for any
one man was $4,000 for the year.
although it is believed that there
were some who got away with a
little more than that amount.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07

Hamilton tOnt) Times, january L.
The Times received word today that Mr.,
John B. Young, of No. 3S Hannah street
west, had been so fortunate as to hold win
ming ticket in The Louisiana State Lottery.
A reporter called on Mr.. Young, and that
gentleman was reticent about giving any par
ticulars OF the affair. He, however, told the
Times representative that his wife had taken
a chance In the great lottery, the drawing
taking place on Dec. 18th. The ticket which
she held 0n which Mrs. Young's sister had
share) was a one fortieth OF No. 9S, 455, which
drew the first capital prize of $500, 900 The
share which comes to the Hamilton ladies IA
$4,000. MIR. Young told the reporter tina he
received the money promptly from New
Orleans bank, by draft through one of our
leading banks here. 1t is needless to say
that the ladies arc receiving congratulations
on account Of their good fortune. They
would not have gone into the affair but for
friend who urged them to try their luck for
OQcC.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07
The Weight of the Whale,

Nilsson remarks that the weight of
the Greenland or right whale il leo
tons, or 22o,0 pounds, equal to that OF
SIS elephants or 440 bears. The whale
bone in such whale may be taken at
1880 pounds, and the oil at from 140 to
40 tons. The remains of the fossil
whale which have been found on the
coast OF Ystad, in the Baltic, and even
far inland in Wangapanse, Westergoth-
land, betoken whale which, although
not more than so or 60 feet in length,
must at least have had body twenty
seven times larger and heavier than that
OF the common or right whale.
change
Son Ina has-e a.. H. -
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07

ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances,
its many excellent qualities COM
mend it to all and have made it
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIc SYRUP co.
. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YoRx, W.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07

For THROAT DISEASES AND CoUGHs use
Browns BRONCHIAL TRocHEs. Like all
really good things, they are initiated. The
genuine are sold only in boxes.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07

When Baby ives sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was 6 Child, Gao cried for Castoria,
When she bocame Hiss, eho chung to Castoria,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07

Colds, coughs, and incipent consumption
cured by DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup, a remedy
of fifty years standing, known and used all
over the world. Do yourself the favor to
give II q trial. You will he amply repaid.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07

The British press generally admit that Par
nell has won a victory
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07

We have used Your Aliens Lung Bslssm In
our family with great satisfaction. My wife,
believe, would have died with Consumption
had it not been for the use of H. take pleasure
IN recommending it.-(B. NJ. SKINNER, Lock
leven, \a.l
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07

Why not save your clothes, by using the
best, purest most economical soap, Dobbins'
Electric. Made ever since 1854. Try it once
you will use it always. Your grocer keeps 1t
or will get it. Look for the name, Dobbins
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07


Use after each meal Scotts Emulsion: it Is
MS palatable as milk and easily diges,el. Del
icate people improve rapidly with its use.
For Consumption, Throat affections and Bron-
chits it is unequalled. DIR. THos. PRIM, Ala,
SAYS: II used Scotts Emulsion on a child
eight months old he gained four pounds in a
month"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07

They tell of a man out In California who
has green WHISPERS
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07

When a man is under cloud the silver lin
ing is generally on the other side.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07

Sometimes the office seeks the man, but
generally the man knows when the office is
on his track.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07

To promptly relieve and permanently cure
Rheumatism or neuralgia, use Salvation Oil.
For sale by al druggists at % cents a bottle.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07

In Melbourne, Australia, forty-fve trades
work the eight hour day.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07

this to write about Aliens Lung Basam: II Is
the best selling throat and lung remedy, and
gives general satisfaction. | cheerfully recon-
mend it." Buy the large 81 90 bottle for Lung
Diseases
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07

Thomas Warner, secretary and auditor Of
the New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio, is
dead
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07

There are only 45O table knife grinders In
the United States.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07

European glass workers say the bottle max
ing machine is not success
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07

An attempt is to be made to raise $50, 900 to
buy seed for destitute South Dakotans.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07

1t is the man who can't sing that seems
anxious that everyone should know it.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07
Hank d to the sonnd o. hnlnanitr,s uallsi

Hark to the sound OF hunanity's wailsi
Millions of people with aches and with ails.
Headaches and humors, a mcrcilcss food,
Weakness Of lungs and disorders of blood.
Yet there a helper that certainly saves,
Thousands OF people from premature graves.
The remedy is Dir. Picrce's Golden Medical
Discovery. 1t cures coughs. relieves asthma,
checks bronchitis, purihes the blood, heals
sores eruptions and unsightly pimples and is
without n rival for all the Ills that spring
from disordered liver. All druggists.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07

II ffcted with Sore Eyes use Dr. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye Water. Druggists sell 1t. ~.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07

Ask your dealer for "Tansilrs Punch"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07

There are many ways of curing a corn, b.
the best Is the shoe-rest
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07

The undertaker's favorite exercise is box
inc
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07

To the man who wears ready made clothes
life is a mis-fitful dream.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07

There arc 100000 telephones in this coun.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07

Don't hawk, and blow, and spit, but use
DR.. sage's Catarrh Remedy. or druggists.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07

Japan exported e. 100000 worth of silk to
America In 1854
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07

There 10 deaf and dumb man In Kansas
aeyen feet tall
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-03-07

Some men have to die to head procession
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-02-20
After Danvers of the "Cr,n..

From The Sunday Globe, Boston, Mass jan s, 1890
Boston papers facetiously remark that
Ia Grippe is seldom fatal unless you use all
the reno lies recommended for it, They are
correct. The writer fully believes that tho
end of the poor grip victim, if he tried all
the patent medicines that have adorned "a
the pages of our leading newspapers as sure
cures for La Grippe would be like Mari;
Twain, whofor his famous cold trieI every
remedy advised by friends, until his stomach
became so weak lie began to vomit. and
continued until, as he AYERS, ne was like to
throw up his immortal soul.' We notice one
Of the leading advertisers of the day has
been CONSPICUOUS at this opportune time by
the absence Of any claim to cure the grip
They certainly deserve 'chromo' and we
feel like giving them free adj for their
compassion upon our readers The more so
for the reason that probably moro people
have used their remedy, that good old family
medicine, Johnson's Auodyne Liniment, for
this foreign influenza, than all others com
bined. And why not? Certainly no other
will relieve catarrhal colds, coughs, bron-
chial troubles or neuralgia pains, as prompt
ly as that same old Anodyne Liniment, and
the above are all symptoms or results of La
Grippe. Herein lies the real after dangers
from this epidemic of influenza; it leaves the
mucous membrane Innings of the nose, throat
and bronchial tubes tender and very suscep-
tible to the catarrh, bronchial troubles and
pneumonia, which come with February and
March in our northern climate. We shall
still pin our faith to II remedy flor this after
trouble) which acts promptly to allay in
fammation; for therein lies the chief danger
from throat and lung troubles. And surely
remedy that has the friends that Johnson's
Anodyne Lniment has after eighty years
trial by critical public, and has been used
for the grip more extensively than all the
advertised remedies, deserves, as we said, a
medal, and has before it we hope prosper
Gus year as an octogenarian."
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-02-20

Mary Hammer is goin to stay tell after the
weddin.
Hedn't better menure the south 40 pur-
ty hevy fore I plow it; it's Citing purity
well run down.
The school marms gran he's been
sick fur few days. but reckon taint moth
In serus. Ole Zeke Jackson's moved into
thare new hous last weak: l tell you It's
q dandy, and it's furnished nicer then emmy
house here, it most kills Pete's wife an she
Shifts worse than ever. an so do the rest
o! ON.
Cronks, why sum of the Cronks is to Par
sonses, The school-marm ses thay will be
another full size row betwixt EN- sum day.
I've a notion to try sum OF them new caf
weeners on this last batch o calves. fur the
others like to q bellered thems elfes to deth.
Write soon.
BENJAMIN HARRowsoN ScooPER.
William Henery felt sum better arfter
he he'd red Ben's letter, but we all
wandered who it wus he wus thinlSin
of fur housekeeper.
81 CESS it must be Sairy Giles" ses
William Henery.
"No, I'll bet it's one O. the Perkins
es." "ses the widder.
"Mebby it's the school-marm, ses
Susan Jane.
81 shudn't be s'prised, then, if it
were one O. the Purdy gals" ses /, in
hictavely a-rubbin the eend o my nose
with the anvellop.
"Shucks! They doan't emmy of you
no nuthin about it," ses Andy. "Pll
bet coon skin it is one O. the Hop
pers gals" An so we wandered an
wandered, an coodn't nun of us agree.
But we he'd awful nice visit thare, an
rested heepo' the time, an dun sum
washin, sose to be reddy fur Joshua's
the next weak
We he'd visited all the dotters but 1,
an we he'd suns to visit yit, but of
EN- lived in the same town WHARF we
wus a-goin frum Joshua's. Yourn,
HESTER ANN SCooPER.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-02-20

knelt and presented their petitions
There is no picture of this throne in ex
istence, but this Assyrian picture will
give very good idea of Oriental thrones
in general.
Although chairs were hus known and
used as emblems of dignity and as a part
of pageants, they by no means came into
common use, and were not part of the
furniture of home; indeed, their use fol
insignia of Office or position tended to
prevent their general use. They were not
necessary in state of civilization where
squatting or reclining were the ordinary
postures.
The wider use of chairs gradually grew
from its adoption by the church as the
symbol of authority by the bishop. The
chair was called the cathedra. This
word, in use by the French, was shortened
to chair, and was adopted into English
use from the French. The Oldest chairs
in existence are probably certain chairs
or seats cut in the tufa stone in the cata-
combs, and supposed to have been the
cathedra of the bishop when persecution
compelled the Christians to hold service
there. 1t is possible, however. that the
chair known as st. Peters, and carefully
preserved as the Episcopal seat of st.
Peter, is still older. 1t was originally q
heathen throne, is of wood, with inlaid
ivory work representing the labors of
Hercules. 1t never was submitted to gen.
eral inspection until 1866, when it was
closely examined and its character clearly
ascertained. Its extreme antiquity was
thus shown at the same time that its rep
utation as the actual chair of st. Peter
was badly damaged.
In ancient Christian art the Episcopal
chairs are frequently represented with
lions or dogs heads as ornaments and
with various designs in carving. The
next step was to provide seats for the
clergy, which were usually of much
humber character, being placed on each
side of the bishops chair. They were
called stalls. These were generally made
of wood, but sometimes of stone or mar
BILE. 1t seems to have been the general
rule that the seats should be the index of
spiritual rank. Hence great care was
taken that the lower orders of the clergy
should not sit with those of higher rank,
people in church, but stools were given
to the church officials. In the poorer
churches benches were used instead of
stalls, and the clergy found the seats to
be of 80 much advantage that they be-
gan to use them in their cells. Gradu-
ally the chair extended beyond the church
to secular use, and here is specimen of
very ancient stool, which shows their
primitive method and style.
Out of the idea connected with the holi-
ness of churches grew the practice known
as seeking sanctuary, that is, going to
aplace for refuge from some avenger OF
from some process of the law. Hexham
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-02-20

monastery was one of these sanctuaries.
and the bounds of san ctuary began mile
from the monastery on every side. With
in the church was n large stone seat called
the "fr tn stool" or sanctuary chair
Firth" means peace and "stol" means
seat. The dignity given TO the chair is
shown by the relative amount of punish
ment measured out to those who should
enter the sanctuary bounds and carry
away criminal The boundaries were
marked by four crosses placed on the four
roads leading to the monastery, each
mile away, and the penalties for violation
of sanctuary were graduated as follows:
A party seized inside of the four crosses
meant that the apprehenders should pay
9200; if apprehended in the town that
surrounded the abbey, e400; if within the
walls of the church yard, e600; if within
the church itself, e1 200; if within the
choir, then 81, 800, besides penance, asin
the case of sacrilege; but if he presumed
to take the runaway delinquent out of the
holy chair or firth stool" the offense was
irredeemable by money, and had become
boteless (bootless). land called forth not
only the utmost severity Of the church
out the heaviest punishment OF the secular
power.
The stone chair, eneraved above and
still preserved at Hexham, is the identi-
cal firth stool which for ages was the
sanctuary chair of the famous Hexham
monastery. 1t is the only one known to
exist in England at the present time.
Until the fourteenth century the rule
was observed in churches that it was for
bidden the reople ito sit at ease during
the services of the church."
When the clergy had provided them.
selves comfortable seats in the chancel
they found it difficult to forbid seats in
the same quarter to laymen of high de.
gree, especially to those who were pat
rons. Then the next thing was the pro.