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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-11-14
Tones az tIle Volce.

1t is a curious fact that the tones Of
civilized races are louder and hausher
than those used by savage tribes. In
deed, among people who are classed as.
civilized, it will commonly be found that
the more highly cultivated, up to GER
tain point, speak in the sharper tone. Of
course, when cultivation and refinement
have reached the point that the tones Of
the voice have become matter of atten-
ton and care, the rule no longer holds,
for then low, well modulated tones are
acquired as an accomplishment.
The philosophy of this popularity
seems to be that the same energy and
vigor which give certain races the leader
ship in advancement are accompanied by
unusual nervous strain, and we are well
aware how plainly nervousness is indi-
Gated in the tones. The people of New
England speak in a sharper and shriller
voice than their cousins in old England.
They are also more intense in feeling and
more eager in action.
That this difference is not due to the
influence of climate is apparent upon a
comparison of our people with those Of
the dominion to the north and east of us 4
1t is only as climate or other agencies
may affect the entire character of a peo-
pie that it has anything to do with the
tones in which they speak. Commonly,
as we approach the tropics, we find the
voice lower and softer; but, then, this is
only in keeping with the whole life of
the people, which shows less of force and
earnestness than that Of people who in
habit the temperate zone. 1t suggests
that they are too indolent to raise their
voices.
The writer recalls that he has more
than once been asked by persons from
Brazil and from the Spanish countries Of
South America. who were new Corners
among us, whether those whom they
overheard were really scolding, for they
discovered no petulance nor i'll feeling
except in the tones Of the voice. Such
questions are calculated to awaken profit
able reflections. Youths Companion.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-11-14
High sherifr seniamin plsraeIl.

An Irish antiquarian has discovered
that the Benjamin D'Israeli, Esq, who
was high sheriff of the county of Carlow
in 1910 was an uncle of Lord Beacons-
field. He is buried in st. Peters church,
Dublin, having died in 1914, aged forty
eight. This Benjamin, of whom none
of the writer's on Lord Beaconsfield APP
pears to have known anything whatever,
left large fortune, and his will, which
is preserved in the Dublin record Office,
is signed Benjamin D'Israeh." Lord
Beaconsfeld once wrote asking for a
copy of his uncle's will, but neither his
name nor his fathers appears in the
document. Benjamin D'Israeli the elder
was only the half brother of the author
of the "Curiosities of Literature. y
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-11-14
Length and Breadth of London.

The metropolitan area of London ex-
tends over some twelve miles from north
to south, and some seventeen miles from
east to west; within this space thirty
nine governments so rule the houses,
roads. drains of their three millions and
three-quarters Of subjects that for the
last ten years the death rate has been
only 22i per 1000, or but per 1000 in
excess of that of the whole country. In
the seventeenth century it is believed
that the deaths exceeded the births in
London, and the death rate was then
about 40 per 900, or more than double
what it is now, and higher by far than
the mortality rates of the unhealthiest
cities of Europe today.-London Tit-Bits.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-11-14
Thought He Knew Every one.


Tom Fletcher had the good fortune to
be born in County Kildare, Ireland, and
to emigrate to New York at ten years Of
age. At twenty-five he had attained a
six foot physique, big black beard and
clerkship in uptown postofice sta
ton q"
Looking through the little brass bars
of the general delivery one day he saw
approaching Mr.. Barney McGufin, q
fine old Oirish gentleman he had known
in boyhood The old man was I'M
changed, but the boy had outgrown Mr.
McGufin's remembrance.
81 dunno, is it too late fur t. stamer
tn day?" said the old man as he poked a
letter through the bars for ''The Widow
O'Brien, Curragh of Kildare, Kildare
county, Ireland.
can is this to de Wilde O'Brien that
lives on d. Ballywink road?" said Tom
in his best brogue.
can how the divil did you know she
lived on d Ballywink road?"
"Phat would Oh be dom in de post
orfus af Oh didn't know the Wilde
O'Brien lived on d Ballywink road?
Git away from d. winddy now; you've
had y'r tonne"
And the old man was frequently seen
to stop on the sidewalk and gaze with
awe and wonder at the man "what
knowed Everybody in Oireland. Dry
Goods Chronicle
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-11-14
The TronhIesnme Father-in-Law.

Among the Piutes it is always the
father-in-law that makes the trouble.
Every married Piute is always glad
of visit from his mother-in-law He
welcomes her with his broadcast grin.
The arrival of the mother-in-law gives
him a double team, where before he
had only one animal he halls her
appearance with delight, and piling
a jackass load of wood upon her
willing old back, sends her into town
with his wife, similarly packed, to
peddle out the fuel and bring back to
him a supply of money for his favorite
game Of poker. The Piute father-in-law
is no use as wood packer, nor will he
gather grass seeds or pine nuts Viz
ginia City Enterprise. =
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-11-14

Grandma had taught our two-year-old to
answer a great many Bible questions, aud
was fond of showing him off," On one of
these occasions she asked him:
who was put in the lions den"
Daniel was the prompt answer.
Ibid the lions eat Danielf"
mo"
"Whyp The answer should have been:
Because God shut their mouths" but the
little fellow reflected a minute and then said:
II dess Daniel wasn't dood to eat."-De-
troit Tribune
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-11-14
Making Bad News wait.

Gertrude Atherton may say what she
chooses, but there is no question that
some OF. her sex can display mental
resource and presence of mind in sud
den emergencies that would do credit to
a general in action.
The other day Mrs. McFrivol, of Van
Ness avenue, entered her parlor where
her four daughters were waiting for the
carriage to take them to the Bigwallettes
ball and said
my dear girls, have just received a
letter in a black bordered envelope from
London, where, you know, your uncle
William has been seriously i'll for
Great heavens!" exclaimed the young
ladies, beginning to weep.
''Of course there is every reason to sup
pose-don't make your noses red. for
gracious sake-to suppose that it con-
tains sad news, butt
"But, maw," exclaimed the fearful
quartet, ''just look at all our new gowns,
and-and everything"
Exactly" continued the modern Cor
nelia. Il was going on to say that while
the worst is to be feared, ON the other
hand we really know nothing definite as
yet, and, considering all the circum-
stances, have concluded not to open
the letter until tomorrow morning"
And, repowdering their noses, will
grateful smiles the girls rustled beam
ingly out.-San Francisco Examiner.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-11-14
A Family Tin.

Perhaps you are not aware that had
over dozen proposals of marrige before
got yours" said Mrs. McDougan stiff
", after a little tiff with her lord and
master the other morning.
And perhaps, madam, you are not
aware that proposed marriage to near
~ a score of women before became ac-
quainted with YOU retorted that gen.
tleman haughtily Exchange.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-11-14

Along the sands the wild winds sereech,
With fierce and fiendish glee;
There are no couples on the beach,
No spooning by the sea.
We hear the circling sea gull scream,
And fiercely beats the spray
Where lately, dreaming loves young dream
Fond lovers used to stray.
The kids are gone who used to sport
Beside the snow white tent;
IN short the beach, as a resort,
Just now amt worth a cent.
Boston Courier.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-11-14

Joniones-You look perplexed; something
on your mind, III be bound.
:. JasmithSo there is.
Joniopes-Youre thinking about your
sweetheart, suppose.
Jasmith--Y You've guessed it.
Jonjones-You are in doubt as to whether
she truly loves you, ehs
Misunderstanding of the sort. l am in
doubt as to whether she has any money.
Yankee Blade.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-11-14

Arabella Ito her little brotherl Bobby, you
are really a very bad boy. ] wish l could
teach you better manners. just hear what
it says in my book on etiquette: Always be
polite in addressing members of your family.
stranger"
Bobby-Rats, Bella
Arabella-Oh, you nasty little reptile, why
don't you lstens (Seizes him and shakes him
vigorously -Munseys Weekly.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-11-14
women speak IL nlaIne rown Meeting.

Women Speak in Maine Town Meeting.
Caribou held its annual town meeting
Monday. When article 10 was reached,
which was to see what instruction the
town will give the selectmen about Ii
censing bowling alleys, pool, bagatelle
and billiard rooms, it was moved to in
definitely postpone, whereupon Deacon
Merrill asked that ladies be permitted to
be heard on the question, which, being
granted, the deacon was ordered to es-
cort the ladies into the hall, which was
at once done.
Mrs. league, Mrs. Wright, Mrs Tay-
Tor and Mrs, Spaulding being introduced
to the meeting, gave their views upon
the evils directly and indirectly growing
out of such rooms. Two lawyers cham
pioned the saloons, but vote taken
showed that women are power in poll
tics, as more than two-thirds Of the
voters were in favor of tine indefinite
postponement of the article.-Caribou
Cor. Lewiston Journal.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-11-14
AT REST.


Poor grill
Fold her hands. cross her feet.
Leave her to her slumber sweet; ~
She hath earned 1t we'll.
Every day for many years
Cause had she for bitter tears,
And they daily fell.
See the hollows in her cheek,
Marks Of woe she could not speak;
See her sunken eye.
Worn and wasted Is her frame,
None too soon her slumber came;
Touch her tenderly.
Hard as iron was her fate;
Life for her was desolate,
Full Of yearnings vain.
Sympathy and loving care
Fell not to poor Mary's share,
Wake her not again.
All she trusted faithiess proved,
Every creature that she loved
shortly changed. or died.
Good it is for her to rest.
Seldom, sure. was human breast
More severely tried.
Often has she slept before,
Dreaming woe was hers no more,
Life and sorrow past;
But from such delusive sleep
Ever more she woke to weep
Peace is hers at last.
Poor grill
True and tender hearted one;
Hard it was that death alone
Comfort had for hers
Fold her hands. cross her feet,
Lay her, robed all white and sweet,
In the sepulchre.
,usta Moore in New York Mail and Expires
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-11-14
Extreme old Age.

''How is your father coming onr
asked Col Percy Yerger of darkey ne
used to own before the war.
'He am dead"
dead, ishe9 He must have reached
an advanced age"
"He did dat. for fact. He was
libin' up to de berry day of his def. -
Texas Siftings.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-11-14
Evening Up.

Tailor calling on doctorl-Here is this bill
of six dollars that have called on you half a
dozen times about, and this is my last visit,
sir
Doctor-That's right, sir. charge dol
lar visit and we'll now call it square,
Clothier and Furnisher.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-11-14
He Was Used to Such Things.

my poor fellow, you are pretty badly used
up" said man to victim of railroad ac-
cident, whose arms and legs were broken, and
whose skull had suffered fracture.
'Oh,n said the bruised and battered indi-
vidual, cheerfully, 81 don't mind a little
thing like that; belong TO the Howl college
football team. "-Drake's Magazine
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-11-14
Practical Demonstration.

81 will close my lecture, ladies and gentle
men, by giving you some idea of the strength
of ice of different thicknesses. Would you
for moment suppose that ice two inches
thick would support mani
Envious Plumber lin back part Of room,
aloud)-Our iceman supported his entire fam.
lily on ice an inch and half thick, and did it
comfortably, too.-Life.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-11-14

"Did you hear about the sell that all ouah
set had on meF' said Reginald Hiccolah to a
young woman.
Mo-
Didn't you9 Why, I'm suhpwised. They
WEAKLY gave me away vewy badly"
Gave you awayf"
Eyes, indeed"
We'll, somebody must have been swim
died." was the thoughtfully spoken reioiuder
that sent Reginald away without any further
conversation Merchant Traveller.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-11-14

Water in the Snake river has been so low
this season that settlers have bitterly com.
planned of the dust raised by the salmon go
ing up stream They threaten to ask fer an
appropriation to sprinkle the river next year
Il the nuisance is repeated.-Alta California.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-11-14

A physician has succeeded in grating
the skin of a frog to that of tortoise,
and the skin of a tortoise to that of a
frog, and also in securing the growth Of
frogs skin upon the skin of a man 54
years old. Bone grating is not so far
advanced, but has met with the same
success as skin grating.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-11-14

Editor-Mr. Critique. am told that the
play at the Central theatre last night was q
Fat failure, and yet you say that it met with
the highest appreciation. | am also i'm
formed that there was not bit of applause
heard, except from the gallery gods.
Critique-Well, sir, if you can get any APP
probation higher than from the third gallery,
want TO know it.-Lawrence American.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-11-14

Have lots Of fun, laugh all you can
and keep the sunshine in your heart if
you want to be well, young and popular
The world hates a woman with a griev-
ance. It pays to be honestly happy.
There is absolutely no profit in being
blue and very little sympathy attend
ing it.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-11-14
wanted Him Carried Away.

Dudesly-Yaas, the-aw-musc at the CON
cert was hsolutely-aw-divine. Why,
was-aw-perfectly cawwied away by it,
doncherknowl
Crusty who is being greatly bored)-For
goodness sake, isn't there some one who can
whistle that music Lawrence American.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-11-14

Tommy (after reading the paper
Papa, what's a toryf And have we to-
ries in this countryg
Papa-Yes, my son. For instance, at
some seasons of the year we have fish
stories. -Pittsburg Bulletin.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-11-14
EncouragIng...


First Youth tat railway depot
Travelled far?
Second Youth-Not yet, but l expect
to before ] stop. ] am going West to
seek my fortune.
First Youth-Just got back. Lend
me dime.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-11-14
Like His Mother.

Mrs. Smiler-"Our new neighbor
thinks our dear little Tommy takes
after me- DO you think he does?'
MIR. Smiler-''Yes, indeed. l gave
him half dollar yesterday to get
some candy and he spent every cent OF
it.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-11-14
His Literary Effort.

Jones-Hello Smith; back from the west
again, ehf What did you do out therei
Smith-Started paper
Jones-Ahal What was the name of itl
Smith-A subscription paper TO get ma
back east again Burlington Free Press.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-11-14

What do you do when you
get stuck on counterfeit bill9
White-Give it to my wife. Mum
sey's Weekly.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1891-11-14
An Approprlate Name.

Jones-Say, Browne, why do you call your
eldest boy Telepbonel
Browne Because he never works.-Epoch,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-16
HER wIDOwHooD ENDED.
A Wife Confronted in Court by a Husband
Supposed to BE Dead.

OswEGo, n. Y. Oct. 15.-[Spscial. J.
There was sensation in Justice Kennedy's
court here to-day when John H. GatIy
walked into the court house and confronted
his wife, who was present, prosecuting a
claim ofS2, 900 against the Mutual Reserve
Fund Life Association, of New York. Since
July 21, 1890, Mrs Gately has deported her.
self as a widow. Two years before that her
husband left and his whereabouts were un.
known to her. He carried two life insur-
ance policies; one for 81, 200 and the other
for $1,000. July 81, 1890, the body of an
unknown man was found floating in the
Erie canal, near Lighton's lock, Syracuse.
Is was not identified, and being badly de-
composed, was buried. From the des,rip-
tion, Mrs. Gately thought she recognized
her husband. She got four men who were
well acquainted with Gately to 90 to Syra.
cuse and examine the dead BODY. Thev
identified the body positively and made az
fdavits.
Mrs. Gately donned mourning and then
called upon the insurance companies to set
tie. One settled, but the other hupted nm
GateIy, who had been at work in Svracnse
When LAWYER Burnham led him to the
witness stand to-day. there was the liveliest
kind of sensation. Gately was Immediately
arrested upon a warrant charging him with
having abandoned his family. His wife is
the complainant
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-16
HoRsFORD's ACID PHOSPHATE,
For Indigestion,
Dyspepsia, and diseases incident thereto.
SEE BLAINE
Before You Buy a Lot.

Employment here for workers, business
for merchants and tradesmen and large
profits for investors. Do not be carried
away by large advertisements and glowing
promises. Blaine is on the navigab1e river,
in the valley of great factories and success
full towns, and her immense safe works. now
nearing completion, will give employment
to more men than 20 establishments such as
are claimed by competing manufacturing
towns Blaine extends an invitation to
everyone to visit and investigate her site
and resources.
Call for free tickets at 129 Fourth avenue.
THE BLAINE LAND IMPROVEMENT Co..
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-16
Grand Millinery Opening.

Our opening of September having been
delayed by fire, we have taken advantage
of the interval to secure the very latest nov
elites in French pattern hats, ETC., ETC., and
will display same on Thursday and Friday,
October 1915. Yours respectfully,
E. s. GILES,
go, "a, 96 Federal street, Allegheny, and
56. Sixth street, Pittsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-16
A Good Suggestion.

If you have valuables keep them where
they will be safe. The safe deposit vaults
of the Farmers Deposit National Bank, &c
Fourth avenue, offer you security, strong
vaults, perfect ventilation, good light, spa
cious coupon rooms, separate apartments
for women. Boxes rented at $5 and up
ward. MWF
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-16
Gratifvinp TO All.

The high position attained and the uni
versal acceptance and approval OF the pleas
ant liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs, as
trate the value of the qualities on which its
success is based and are abundantly graft
.fying to the California Fig Syrup Company
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-16
New Fall and Winter Dress Goods.

Elegant and carefully selected stock of
camels hair plaids, Bedford cords, serges,
henriettas, cashmeres, cloths, French en-
broidered robes, to which the attention of
close buyers and Exposition visitors is
especially called.
H. j. LYNCH, 43S-440 Market street
TuwFSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-16

Go to the Henry Auction Company, "a and
| 26 Ninth street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-16
Hundreds of New Jackets

Just opened. Also beautiful long capes
and cape newmarkets at interesting prices.
Compare at Rosenbaum & Co.'S. WE
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-16
Remember, $2.18 a Pair.
They're Well Worth 81 q Pam

fine Wescot Calf Lace Congress- seamless silk shed
wide tipped pan fine dongoa kid best inside TRIM
and custom hns fine light single soes for dress special wear
medium heavy so for business professional that
required This the finest and perfect lot OF gents hne
have offered for the money See them promp they will
mo off quickly
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-16

FINE neckwear. See our display.
JAMES b AIKEN & Co., 100 Fifth ave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-16
THE FIFTH CONSPIRACY.

The fifth conspiracy of what she calls
''this internal scheme' was the refunding of
the national debt. This process of refunding
measure of the highest value, conducted
with remarkable success. At the date of
the passage of the refunding act, July IA,
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-02-12
The PuIpIt and the Stage.

Rev. F. NJ. Shrout, pastor United
Brethren Church, Blue Mound, Kansas,
says; 81 feel 1t my duty 10. tell what
wonders DR.. Kings New discovery has
lone for me. My lungs were badly DIS
eased and my Pensioners thought l
could live only a few weeks. 1 took five
bottles Of DR.. Kings New Discovery
aud am sound and well, gaining 26 lbs.
in weight"
Arthur Love, manager Loves Funny
Folks Combination, writes. ''After a
a thorough trial and convincing evidence,
| am confident DIR. Kings New Dlscov-
cry Tor consumption beats 'em all, and
cures when everything else fails. The
greatest kindness I can do my many
thousand friends is to urge them to try
IT. Free trial bottles at A. Brandep-
oerger's drug store. Regular sizes, 80,
and 81.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-02-12
Specimen Cases.


s. H. Clifford, New Cassel, Wis, was
troubled with neuralgia and rheumatism,
his stomach was %dlsordercd his liver was
Effected to an alarming degree, appetite
fell away and he was terribly reduced IN
flesh and strength. Three bottles Of
Electric Bitters cured him.
Edward shepherd, Harrisburg, ILL.,,
had a running sore on his leg of eight
years standing. Used three bottles Of
Electric bltters and seven boxes Of Buck
len's Arnlea Salye, and hisIeg Is sound
and well. John Speaker Catawba, o.,
had five large fever sores on his leg,
doctors said he was incurable. One
bottle OF Electric Bittersand one box Of
Bucklen's Arnica .Salve cured him en-
utely, Sold by A, RrapdeDbergcr.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-02-12
Never a Failure

Fiie Red River ailey of Minnesota
and North Dakota has never had a
failure Of crops. 1t produced 3O,000,-
900 bushels Of wheat besides other
cereals in 1890. Farms can be had
IN lie crop plan, or long Time cash
payments. 1t is not an uncommon
thing to pay for a farm from the pro-
ceeds Of enc crop. II has Ill Of the
advantages of an old country in the
shape of school, church, market,
postal and railway facilities, and all
The chances of Il new country in the
way Of cheap lands, rich soil and in
in values. 1t is ore Of the
most fertile and promising regions in
America not yet fully occupied. In
be rush to the far west, however,
his rich valley has been overlooked.
1t has room for a million more peo-
pie. Write to
+. l. WHITNEY,
81. Paul, Mimi, for particulars.
Publications sent free.