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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

In a British association paper Lord
Raleigh stated that the first camera was
pin-hole camera, and that it was
shown in 1880 that a simple aperture is
as effective as the best possible lens in
forming an image, provided only that
the focal length be sufficiently great. In
some recent experiments tho focal
length was about nine feet and the aper-
ture one-sixteenth of an inch, and pho
tographs taken on gelatine plates of a
weather-cock, seen against the sky,
showed an amount Of detail not mate.
rally less than that seen by direct Wis
ion. 1t cannot be claimed, however,
that photography without a lens is
likely to be of more than scientific in
terest, as in most cases the use of lens
is vast improvement.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03
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The Indians are Increasing.

The novelists. reporters and others
who write Indian speeches, beginning
with the words, Il am the last of my
race, the red man is vanishing before
the white man rs the leaves, etc, had
better look up the facts: 1t now seems
that any statement to the effect that
the number of Indian population is
slowly decreasing is not in accord with
the truth. The Indian is not dying off
and vanishing from the earth any more
than the Caucasian is. They have, for
tue most part, adopted semi-civilized
habits and live quiet lives They are
increasing rather than decreasing In
the quiet, orderly communities of the
Indian territory, III the reservations OF
Dakota, and in the pueblos of New
Mexico and Arizona, the Indian is en-
camped peacefully, and his children are
being educated. He is fairly pros err
ons, provided the Indian agent and the
contractor do not try to stnrve him, and
lie is raising his fnmily and increas-
ing i'll the land.-Boston Advertiser.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

A youthful married couple. whose
house had recently been plorGed by
the addition of fac-simile of the beau
tiful little mother, decided to have the
christening service at home. A venera-
bile missionary was called to oiliciate.
He took the babe in his arms aud nd
dressed few words of advice to the
young parents
''Sce that you train mp this child in
the way that he shonld go; that you
surround him with the best influences
and good example. If You do SO who
knows but what he may become n John
Wesley or n Gladstone? What is his
name?"
Nellie, sir" replied the mother
Exchange.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

At a certain country house the pleas
ants were fed daily from n kind of box,
the lid OF which rises with the pressure
OF the bird standing on the rail i'll front
OF the trough. A water hen observing
this went and stood upon the rail rs
soon as a pheasant had quilted it; bnt
its weight being insufficient TO raise
the lid. SO as to enable it to get ut the
corn, the bird kept jumping ON the IN |
to give additional impetus to its
weight; this partially succeeded, but
not to the satisfaction of the sagacious
bird Accordingly it went of, and re-
turning with another of its own species,
the united weight of the two had the
desired effect. and the successful pair
enjoyed the benefit of their ingenuity.
Montreal Star.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03
Miss willard on woman's Dress.

Miss Willard. in recent lecture
upon woman's dress, makes the follow
ing interesting statement:
Catch Edison and construct him inside
a wasp waistcoat. and be sure you'll
get no more inventions; bind hustle
upon Bismarck. and farewell to German
unity; coerce Robert Browning into
corsets, and you'll have no more epics;
put Parnell into pctticoats, and home
rule Is a los. cause.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

Professir Bokai believes that the best
nntldote for morphine is picrotoxin.
The two substances act i'll an opposil 0
manner on the respiratory center, NOR
phine paralizing its action, while small
doses of picrotoxin increase it. As in
poisoning by morphine death occurs
from paralysis of the respiratory center,
and rs picrotoxIn hinders this paraly-
sis, it follows that picrotoxin is likely to
be Of real use in morphine poisoning
Professor Bokai also believes that pic
rotoxin will be found of value in prevent
ing fatal effects from asphyxia from
too free administration OF chloroform
New York Telegram.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03
The French womnn,. Purse.

French women seem to cling to giants
dc Suede, and wonderful novelty has
been brought ont. viz, n purse inserted
III the palm OF the hand A semicircu-
lar incision is made in the palm, to
which is then attached n metal rim;
this opens, showing white kid lining
forming complete white purse. A
better purse could hardly be invented
This is certainly turning to clever nc
count II somewhat vulgar plan of carry
ing money ill glove. These particu-
lar gloves are mousquetnires, eight but
ton length, but fastened with n couple
of buttons Mt the wrist They are
grently in demand. The leather cnses
for watches, hitherto attached to brace
lets, are now adapted to hang Mt the
side MS chntelaines. not so safe Ms the
wrist. but nicer looking. If YOU are so
minded. you may carry your money or
your watch i'll the top of your stick or
umbrella; indeed, ornaments are now
turned to n useful account, and useful
articles converted into ornaments. -
Cassell's Magazine.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03
Monsr,s scuooL suors,-made II

MoRsE's School SHoEs,-made In
our large shoe factory at Omaha, Ne.
braska. Ask your dealer for them.
Refuse to take any others. II not kept
in your town, write us asking whore to
get them. They wear longer and
fit better than any other shoes. Shoes
have always been made too narrow.
We make them wide. A reward OF
Fifty Dollars in gold paid for every pair
of our own make of shoes that contain
a particle of shoddy, or anything but
solid leather. We make one hundred
and fifty styles Of Women's Misses and
Childrens Scwed and Standard Screw,
Grain, Glove, Kid and Dongola. Ele-
CANT styles, wide and good fitting.
We also carry one hundred and fifty
styles of Mems Goods, Rubbers, &c.
w. V. MORSE & CO.,
Shoe Manufauctrers, Omaha, Nebraska.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

The Fremont Elkhorn Il Missouri Valley
Railroad (The Northwestern Line) extends
to its patrons and friends merry Christ
mas" and "Happy New Year" and for the
purpose of enabling them TO visit their kin
folks during the holidays, will sell excursion
tickets December oath, 25th, Both and Janu-
LIST, good returning until January 3rd, at one
fare for the round trip, between all stations
within a two hundred miles limit ANY
Agent Of the F., L. 81 NJ V. r. r. will give
full information as to the sale Of tickets,
limits, &c.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

Judge (who is bald-headed): IF
half what the witnesses testify against
you is true yonr conscience must be rs
black as your hair Prisoner: IF Ii
mans cons 'icnca is regulated by his
hair, then your honor hasn't got any
conscience ut all Texas Slftings.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

The pleasant effect and the perfect
safety with which ladies may use the
liquid fruit laxative, Syrup of Figs, I'M
der all conditions make it their favorite
remedy. 1t is pleasing to the eye and
to the taste, gentle, yet effectual in act
ing on the kidneys, liver and bowels. :
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

On account of their inability to digest food,
will find most marvellous food and remedy
In Scotts Emulsion. Very palatable and
easily digested DR.. s. w. Cohen, of Waco,
Tex, says: 81 have used your emulsion in
infantile wasting 1t not only restores
wasted tissues, but gives strength and in
creases the appetite"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

in the head, as well as Of all bronchial, throat
and lung diseases, If taken IN time, is effected
by using DIR. Perce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry, or money paid for II will be promptly
returned
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

EXPRESSES HIS GRATIrUDE.-Albert A.
Larson, of Kirkman, Ia, In expressing his
gratitude to the proprietors Of Aliens Lung
Balsam, writes: II firmly believe my wife
would have died of consumption, If not for
the timely use of your Balsam." Buy the
81 90 bottle for Lung Diseases.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

w. II. Worthlngton, editor of the "Patrons
of Husbandry," published at Columbus,
Mass, writes under date OF Feb 25, 1882:
Your great remedy, Aliens Lung Balsam,
have used in my family for fifteen years for
coughs aud colds, and know 1t to be the bestn
25c., SOC, and 81 90 n bottle
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03
Outdoor Exercise.

DIR. John Il. Nngle, of the bureau of
vital statistics, believes in resting in the
olen air. He said:
For some PERSONS the most beneficial
kind Of rest that they can take would be
yachting. Others find rest in driving.
Rest, like recreation should be taken in
manner that is most congenial to the
one who wants rest. You will find
great many persons who are very fond
of the water, and as soon as their days
work is over they make rush for the
boat. Some are fond of horseback
riding, and rs soon rs their downtown
duties for the day are ended they will
make for their stable just ms fast MS pos
sible, get their horses aud ride through
the park Others find rest in swinging
IN hammocks and reading book.
Some find rest in walking. in fact,
anything that changes the scene or
changes the thoughts, so that he can
put them entirely away from HIM Mt in
tervals during the day and give lis
mind and brain rest and n chance to
gain strength, he will derive n great
deal of benefit from so doing. New
York Mail and Express.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

For BRONCHIAL, AsTHMAT1c AND Pull
MoNARY COMPLAINTS, Browns Bronchial
Trochesn have remarkable curative proper
ties Sold only in boxes
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

The poet is born, not made. The poetess is
born and maid, too.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

Fashion Item-Prlnce Hatzfeldt Away
wears feldt HAITI.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

Hartford Conn Times, November Is.
1t isn't often that young clerk still In his
teens has SIS, 900 placed in his hands to do
with as he pleases, and to use as his fancy
may dictate; yet this was little event that
occurred last week to Roe Grant, young man
who lives on Vine street with his parents and
who is employed in the offices OF the Hartford
Life and Annuity Insurance Company, in
this city. Young Grant held one-twentieth
OF ticket 63,S56, which drew the first capital
prize of $500, 900 in the drawing of The
Louisiana State Lottery Company on the 18th
OF October. The lucky young man was ques-
toned by newspaper man and he emphati-
cally denied having won the Sl5, 900, but ex-
pressed himself as being willing to receive
such sum. Since the interview the news
paper man has learned that Grant did receive
the money; that it was paid to him by the
manager of the Adams Express Company in
this city, and that two supernumerary police
men guarded the house the night the money
was kept therein. All this was done without
the knowledge of Grants parents, but when
they, too, found out how fortunate the son
had been, immediate efforts were made to
suppress its publication
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

A rare opportunity TO make $500 before
Christmas. Address with ref. Cast, St. Louis.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

II Melted with Sore Ewes DR.. Isaac Thomp
sons Eye Water. Druggists sell It. ~.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

Time is money, but a good deal of 1t II
about as valuable as Confederate currency.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

Columbus, Ga, has daily newspaper for
colored people.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

prophet, they say, is no good In his own
country; but there is an exception to this
proverb DIR. Bull has been of Infinite good
to his countrymen, and his Cough Syrup has
become u national balm
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

Nine-tenths OF our razors come from
Europe.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

Speech is silver and silver is likely to mean
speech in Congress this session.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

Washing powders are strong alkalies, and
ruin clothes. The purest soap obtainable is
the best and cheapest. Do6bins' Electric
Soap has been acknowledged for "a years to
be the purest OF ALL Try IL right away
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

1t is the lie abilities asset were that make
he successful assignor.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

The pitcher who goes too often to the box
Is bound to be knocked out.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

New navy guns fire fifty shots per minute
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

Mid. equable climate certain and abundant crnps.
Test fruit. grain, grass and stock country In the
'orld. Fun Information free. Address the Oregon
nm igratiOn Board. Portland. Oregon.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

Wild some cloes on shuah er huff;
Ell he's brung us eny dwesses
That are sumpin else n patch,
An par OBJ shoes an stocl1in's
That fur once look like u matchi
Cards wild green and yaller pictures,
Like dey GIBBS you at de sto';
Books all smeared by lilly chilluns
Dat dey had de yeah befo';
Candy dat is JUS lief ober,
Oder chilluns fust hab tried;
Spec we should be glad we's Twin
Eff we doan' git much besides.
Spec he'll CUB US wo'n-out gawmeuts,
Like he did las Cwismas day;
Bits OBJ stwiug an culled ribbons,
Odder chilluns frowed away.
Hats wot amt no use fur no one,
Jess de kline wot nebber suit.
Ho dar hear i'm at de chimbly,
Dar-hes comm, sistah--Scoot!
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

Only an idiot can 20 through life without
making any mistakes
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03
DOAN' GIT SKEERED.

Ho dar, sistah, doan' you pestah
Wid dat empty chimbly flue;
kase oil Santa Claus KUN drappin'
An he'll run away wild you.
Oars a clatter in de tree-tops,
Oars scamper on de roof;
It's de tinklo OBJ do sleigh bells,
An de patter OBJ de hoof.
I'm! he checkin' up the reindeer,
Doan' you heah i'm hollah whoat
Blaml he steppin' mighty heavy,
Wild he footses on de snow;
kin heah him at de chimbly.
Lissen, sistah, hol your breff;
Eff he kotch us pekin, golly;
1t I'D scar me mos to def.
WINNER wot he gwine ter brung US.
Eff it's nuts and sugar stuff
An some lilly brack doll-babies,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

Kansas has a collection of 1893 North
American birds.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

San Francisco has 100000 people and 100
churrhas
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

Shoe Manufauctrcrs, Omaha, Nebraska.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-01-03

led. There II not duh page or line In
his courage; while ones deepest sym
price, only 30 cents. postpaid. Ad
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-08-15
THE WRESTLING OF cHAKos.

Three days he lay in the fever, in the burning
harvest>tide,
Spiro, the SON of Gemos, and his mother watched
by his side.
On the black third night, at midnight, when all
he winds were mute,
Els uother sat al the bed-head, and Rhodope at
the loot
Rkodope whom he should wed, when the days
OF the vintage were done
White as the seowdrift, sweetest OF maidens
under the sun.
Weak he lay, and worn and stin as an image
carved Of stone,
And his mother was sore foredene, and slept,
and Rhodope watched alone.
And, 10, IL the moonless midnight change to
And he lifted his head and started, as though
enc named his name
He shook the curls from his iorehead-he
sprang and stood on his feet
Spire, the cunning wrestler--comely and strong
and feet.
By the bed-foot knelt Rhodope. trembling in
every limb
Ferth of the house went Spiro, and Rhodope
followed him.
Through the shadowy blackness under the
Down the rocky hillside, he passed to the thTesh-
ing floor.
Maiden Rhodope followed, though her knees
were loosed with dread,
And there she saw cid Char0n, that comes to
seek the dead.
OH he shook his hoary beard, and loudly
laughed he
"And who is he, this comely lad, will journey
hence with me?
II am spiro. son of Demos, that dwells at
Levidi-
And love my life in the sunlight and will
not go with theel
Dear are sisters and mother, and the true
| friend swore to me,
And dearer yet sweet Rhodope, and will not go
with theel
'Now since thou art so valiant, come hither and
| try fall
| Maidens are sweet and love is strong-but am
stronger than air.
Then white limbs cleaned in the darkness,
| close-locked in The wrestle of death
And there were stamping and trampling, and
| gasps of laboring breath.
Her very heart turned faint in her-she sank,
4 and knew no more
| While he wrestled there with Charon upon the
threshing aoor,
] Up sprang the sunrise eastward, with wings OF
rosy flame
Maid Rhodope came to the threshold and
trembled as she came.
She came and stood in the doorway-the rudy
morning light
Fell on his face where he lay as she saw him
lie last night
| The mother slept on by the bedside-no watch.
ing was needed more
For him who wrestled with Charon upon the
threshing floor. -Art Reriep
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-08-15
EDUCATIONAL.
st. Gertrud6'S Academy, Rio Vista, Cal.

rJ,HIS INSTITUTION WILL REOPEN FOR
the next scholastic term, Monday, 18th inst
The pupils viii find it to their advantage TO
be present al the formation of tue classes.
This Academy is situated in one of the most
healthy sections of Solano county, and being on
an eminence in the rear OF the town, receives,
through a break in the Montezuma hills, the
cool, refreshing breezes from San Francisco bay;
thus making the climate a most agreeable and
healthful one. The thoroughly furnished class
rooms well appointed dormitories, MUSHROOMS,
studios exercise grounds, etc, together with
the advanced course OF learning and varied ac-
complishments, in which young ladies are so
DESTROYS to excel, have attracted students from
far and near. From nearly every county pupils
have been received. among whom are young
ladies from Siskiyou. Tuolumne, Los Angeles,
San Jose and even Nevada. Several OF the
former pupils arc engaged in teaching, both in
public and private Scholastic Academy being
incorporated is entitled to confer academic
honors. This year. Dress making. with cutting
and fitting, will be taught at the Academy to
those who desire 1t; also, Cooking in all its
branches by an excellent French cook. Besides
the common English branches, Stenography,
Type writing. Instrumental and Vocal Music,
Photograph Drawing, Pastel, Painting in Oil
and Water Colors, also Painting on Porcelain, are
taught, in all of which the pupils show much
proficiency.
Every advantage is given to the students, not
only 70 enable them to pursue an academic
course, but also to train them in the duties which
will fit q young lady TO take her place in the
social as well as the domestic circle, and to be-
COlut u hOitIte VI COLllOIt W Utf phISuls anu al
ornament to society.
The Institution is sufficiently removed from
the large cities to be quiet, studious home for
all those who desire such for their children.
There are two boats daily from San Francisco
and Sacramento-one leaving Jackson st wharf
at IL A. the other from MaIket-st. wharf at l
P. NJ The fare is 81, and the boats are comfort
able and have kind and obliging officials. The
terms of this school are very moderate consid-
ering the advantages the pupils enjoy.
magnificent STARS and Stripes floats over
the exercise grounds since July 4.h-it as well
as the entire Institution. being the gift of noble
generous Mr.. and Mrs. j. Bruning to the Sisters,
who have charge of the establishment
For further information address to the
MOTHER SUPERIOR, st. Gertrude's Academy,
Rio VISTA Cab aul 1m&Su
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-08-15
WHY Choate Did Not Defend webster.

1t has often been wondered why Choate
was not employed to defend, Professor
Webster against the charge of killing DIR.
Parkman-the most noted criminal trial
in the annals Of New England, if not Of
the whole country-and it has sometimes
been said that the great advocate shrank
from the odium of securing the acquital of
the culprit. But it is now known that,
although urged by Franklin Dexter, one
of the leaders of the bar, who believed
Webster innocent and wanted him de-
Tended on that ground, and by Charles
Sumner, who took a similar view, and
urged the defense IN the interest of
humanity, Choate would not accept the
case, because he would not undertake to
declare that Webster did not kill Park
man. The alternative plea of justihable
homicide in selfdefense, or of man
slaughter by reason of sudden alteration,
was the only one which Choate would ac-
eept. But Professor Webster and his ad-
yisers would not agree to this line of de-
Tense, and the consequence was that he lost
the services OF the great advocate, who
would probably have saved his life, had
he been allowed the only method Of de-
Tense which accorded with his convictions
Of policy and truth.-Aread.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-08-15

A negro baby, three months old, down in
Hopkinsville, Ky, can talk. 1t somewhat
lessons ones wonder, however, when We
add that it is girl baby.