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The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1891-10-17
A Very High Horse.

Valley City, N. D., has, it is said,
one of the most extraordinary spec
imene of horsehesh in existence.
He is sorrel, stands fully nineteen
hands, or six feet four inches from
floor to withers. His legs are three
feet six inches before touching the
body, and a small bronco can easily
walk under him. A man six feet
in height can't see over his back,
even when standing on tiptoe- In
length he is fully thirteen feet, or
seventeen feet from tip of nose to
tip of tail. When standing with his
head as ordinarily checked up six
foot man, by standing on tiptoe,
can just touch the base of his ear.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1891-10-17
NOTICE
OF Application for a Permit to Cut
Timber Upon the Public Mineral
Lands -Unsurveyed.

Notice is hereby given that the under
sgned will, in compliance with the Act
ofCongress approved March 3, 1891, apply
to the Honorable Secretary of the Interior
otthe United States for permit TO cut
nmber upon tract Of public mineral land
situated about six miles, in westerly
course, from the town of Ketchum. Alturas
county idaho. IL miles from sawm,ll. on
The left-hand fork of what is known as Dry
gulch, commencing at stake marked No.
at point about 80 rods from mouth of
SAD Dry gulch, in westerly course from
sake; thence in a southwesterly course
.. rods to stake marked No. 2; thence
lna M course about 20 degrees south of east
cry course 200 rods to summit of noun
saih 10 stake marked $. f.. thence east of
holth about 20 degrees, distance of 252
loas thence 20 degrees north of west to
po,ht OF commencement, distance of 233
.ouS. Also 10 cut timber on creek about
Two miles from sawmill, in a westerly
sIurse. estimated amount of tim Der to be
a0out oUp, 900 feet, and no more.
p A. ADAMS.
hetchum, August I, 1891.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1891-10-17

partially burned by the chance fire
of some coon or oppossum hunter.
Failing this, an old tree stump, af-
ter being charred, was ingeniously
planted over the chimney mouth,
so that the smoke might rise through
or around it. The object of these
devices was, of course, that should
any unfriendly eye discover the
smoke, it would be attributed to
one of the accidental fires which
sometimes smouldered in dead tim
ber for weeks at time. But as
rule, the occupants putting their
dependence on good eyesight aud
legs, would, when no especial dan
ger was apprehended, betake them
selves to the woods during the day
and use the caves only as sleeping
places.
Entrance to the cave was usually
had by means Of a small trap-door
in the roof, in the concealment of
which much care and ingenuity
were also expended. In addition
to the leaves always kept on it,
tree would often be felled over the
spot, the boughs serving not only
to screen the entrance from view,
but likewise to lessen the danger of
any one walking directly over the
cave. AS it was all-important that
no trace of path should be seen
thereabout, the trunk of the tree
afforded safe walk-way, care being
taken always to approach it from
different directions. The presence
of newly felled tree, like burn
ing one, attracted little suspicion,
being charged to the negro oppos-
sum-hunter.-David Dodge in the
Atlantic,
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1891-10-17
The Wife's Farm.

The State Agricultural Society of
Georgia, at its recent convention in
Athens, passed resolutions in favor
of the setting apart of five acres
near the home of each farmer, to be
known as the wife's farm, and to
be devoted entirely to the cultiva-
ton of food for the home table, and
also that each husband pledge him.
self to work half hour each day be-
fore breakfast on that land. These
resolutions had been printed by the
Farmers Club of Clarke, and put
upon the backs of the fans used at
the meeting. The Convention also
elected Mrs. w. II. FELTON, of Bar
tow, "the friend of agriculture in
Georgia." as President of the " Be
fore Breakfast Club" in Georgia, and
authorized her to organize similar
club in each county in the State.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1891-10-17
An Electric Fly-Catcher.

The latest application of electric
ity is to the destruction of the Dip
teral pests which form an insepara-
BILE adjunct to the summer season.
An ingenious inventor, with some
knowledge of electricity, has recent
ly constructed a unique electric
fly-catcher, consisting of small
induction coil, giving about quar-
ter-inch spark. with . couple of
battery cells, and q series Of fine
wires strung on q board, similar to
a either. Each alternate wire is
connected to a terminal Of the coil,
and the sliding regulator is 50 ad-
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1891-10-17
An American Girl in Mexico.

Baron Strauss said the American
women were so popular in Mexico
that they interfered with the wheels
of justice in that Republic.
"The American women" he said
to reporter, "go about Mexico as
they would in this country, while
the Mexican women are Gagged up
like birds. The only way to make
love to them is to stand off some
hundred yards and stare.
"The pretty senorita sits in her
open window and you can only look
at her. There is one chance in a
hundred of getting an opportunity
to speak to one while she is in
church, but that is the only chance.
Last summer New York mer-
chant and his beautiful daughter
stopped for a few days in the little
town where I was sojourning. The
young lady was one of the hand
soonest that l have eyer seen-light
hair, eyes like bits of heavens blue,
classic form and all that was lovely.
"Well: you can imagine what a
stir she created among the young
Mexicans, who are held so far away
from the native women. The son
of wealthy planter used to stand
for hours opposite the window Of
the American girl. One day the
father went to the City of Mexico,
leaving the daughter unattended for
a few hours. The young lady walked
to the hotel from the station and
was followed by the Mexican ad-
mirer. AS she was nearly home the
young fellow rushed up to her, and
implanting a kiss upon her fore
head, ran away for dear life. When
the father came home there was
little excitement. He had the.
young fellow arrested, and the next
day he was brought before the Judge
who gravely asked what the charge
was.
Assaultlng woman, spoke up
the New Yorker.
"'What did the prisoner do?'
"'He ran up to my daughter on
the street and kissed her.
"'He kissed this lovely lady?'
asked the Judge, as he carefully
scrutinized the fair American.
"'Yes, SIR
"sWell, who wouldn't?' remarked
the Judge as be left the courtroom.
And, would you believe it that was
all the satisfaction the New Yorker
could get in Mexico.-Detroit Sun.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1891-10-17

The KEYSTONE is the sole representative
OF the Great Upper Wood River, Sawtooth
and Smoky mining regions, and, located
as II Is IN the very heart of the most prom
lslng mining country OH the face of the
earth, and leaving nothing undone to pre-
sent It's readers complete synopsis of all
mining news and developments, as well as
matters of local Importance in and about
Ketchum, it is an invaluable guide for cap
ital and informant to the settler of every
craft and position. Subscribe for it, read
it. and let your friends read it.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1891-10-17
How to Tell an "All-Wool" Fabric.

Put piece of the cloth into
solution of caustic soda in a glass
vessel and boil it. The wool will
dissolve. If cotton is part of the
structure it will remain undissolved.
If a wooden and Gotten fabric be Dip
ped in bleaching liquor the former
will turn yellow after awhile and
the cotton will remain white. In a
fabric composed of wool, silk and
cotton the threads Of the last burn
freely and leave little charcoal, while
those of the first two shrivel, leave
a black charcoal and give a strong
smell when burned.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1891-10-17
How to Prepare Bird Skeletons.

Perfect skeletons of birds and
small animals may be obtained by
placing them singly in wooden
box, just large enough to receive
the animal fixed in the position de-
sired. Perforate the box with nu-
merous small holes and place it on
an anthill. In an incredibly short
time the ants will have performed
the required operation. They will
leave the bones beautifully polished
and the joints and sinews untouched
as they feed only upon the flesh.
In this way an excellent miniature
museum Of natural history can be
formed at a very little cost.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1891-10-17
''Go West, Young Man."

The death of the Rev. DR.. Soule
near Chicago the other day calls to
mind the fact that he wrote the
words, "Go West, Young Man," as
the headline of an editorial, in the
Terre Haute Express, which edito-
rial, being copied and commented
on by Horace Greeley, gave rise to
the impression that the New York
editor was the author of the ex-
ession.-Indianapolis Journal.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1891-10-17
Sewing Brass.

A sewing machine was recently
exhibited in Boston, which, it is
said, stitched rapidly and easily
through leather one-half of an inch
thick. Stitches were made easily and
through piece of birds
eye maple three-eighths of an inch
thick. AS final test, the machine
sewed through layer of brass one
eighth of an inch thick placed be-
tween thin pieces of leather.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1891-10-17
How to Blow Out q Candle.

When q candle is blown out
very disagreeable odor fills theroom.
This is very easily prevented. If
you blow upward the wick will not
smolder. the bad smell is avoided
and when you want to ignite it
agein the wick will be found suffi-
GENTLY long.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1891-10-17
Death from q Sting.

A honey bees sting has caused
the death of Williamsport (Pa. }
man within fifteen minutes after
its infliction. The physicians who
were called were mystifed, but
expressed the belief that the bees
sting had entered nerve or blood
vessel, and that the poison was
quickly carried to the vital organs,
causing almost instant paralysis.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1891-10-17

justed that the spark will not strike
across the metallic threads until an
unlucky fly alights on one wire,
when the projecting body receives
spark and the victim falls between
the wires, leaving the field clear for
the next comer.-Scientifc Press.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1891-10-17

A BIG enterprise is nearing COM
pletion near Central Point, Jackson
county, Or, whereby the Rogue riv-
er will be turned into a new chan
mel for a distance of several miles
and the bed mined. The ground
has been thoroughly prospected and
shows up in good shape.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1891-10-17
Notice for Publication.
Land Office at Haley, Idaho,

=. - -hdf %, 1901.
, souce is hereby given that the following
,ia sa,ned settler has filed notice of his inten-
slo; Joa 10 make final proof in support of his
f,aail; f'aa ana that said proof will be made be-
lS.I ISala ule Register and Receiver at HALEY
ASan,, AS,,o, on June 10, 1891, VIZ: Abijah
uySsias, uSan Tor the SW 4 Sec. IL and w y NV
Sc. H. Tp. N, X. II E.
,roN. me ma; hames the following witnesses to
rnlt;e rnIte ms continuous residence upon, and
Ar, uka'lon va OF. said land, viz: H. NJ. Stew
nm nm 'Dhl E1 Monks, Frank Mats. of Ketch-
Haiho, ai idaho; Louis Bourgeois, of HALEY,
w. I. RILEY, Register.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1891-10-17
Z, IDAHO, SATURDAY. OCTOBER II, 1891.

was equal to it. Selling a pen
quickly and clearly she wrote un-
derneath: "Supposing you ask her
and find out?" It is said that the
journal is still preserved in the
Alcott family.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1891-10-17
BOW to Get Rid Of Moths.

Sprinkle furniture and cushions
thoroughly with benzine. It il sure
death to moths, and will not spot
or iniure the most delicate fabrie.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1891-10-17

W. t. RILEY. Register.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-21

parts. What these are, I am at a loss
to know, except it was the pulpit be-
hind which l stood and the four walls
that enclosed me and my congregation.
The sermon was preached openly and
freely. 1t was reported in one of the
daily papers, and no apology was made
for it's appearance, and no disposition
SO far as l know to avail myself of any
advantages, that might inhere in my
position as u minister. The m SO
far as reference to the Excise Board was
concerned, was simply q statement of
facts, without any disposition whatever
to traduce or even refer in the slightest
degree to private character, and even tho
official acts were not criticised, but
warning was given that the eyes of the
people were upon them, and they would
be held responsible
In conclusion let mo make n suggcs-
ton. Is it not amazing that three such
distinguished citizens, who are willing
to expend so much ink in defence,
should indulge in q threat and suggest
IL the minister were not behind ram
parts they would-we dare not say
what? Treasure, gentlemen, your
money, your blood and ''your fairly re-
spectacle position" In the battle of life
these are valuable accessories. Let us
be friends. In that way we may mutu-
ally help on this great cause.
w. c. CAMPBELL.
Pastor First Presbyterian Church.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-21
4 COSTLY PLAN.

There is reason to believe that Mr..
Hering's report on a system for
Roanoke will be thrust into the cate
CORY of things which come high and
cannot be had. His i~ntercepting sewer
owe a mile and a half in length
would safely cost 500, 600, and by
the TIM his system were fairly under
way our poor little 100000 would
be gone, and all Roanoke would have
would be an artificial substitute for the
natural drainage courses of rain water,
which would work very we'll in case TIE
Roanoke river vas not too high.
1t seems to many professional, as we'll
as non. professional minds, that the
natural watercourses could easily be
improved-widened or dccpened as de-
sired-to handle the entire waste water.
Then the bulk of the money voted could
be devoted to what is most needed-a
sewerage system, which would take
sewage from houses and remove it from
the city.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-21
THE EXCISE BOARD.

The communication published else
where over the signature of Rev. DR..
Campbell can leave no doubt as to his
position regarding himself and the Elk
else Board. The Excise Board is a pub
lie body and open to criticism and sug-
gestion. While not going as far as DR..
Campbell in specifying certain saloons
which ought to be closed. THE TINES
is confident that the labors of the Excise
Board would be rendered lighter and its
work more certain if it adopted, within
the law, rules for the issuance OF
licenses.
In many cities these rules follow Ger
tain lines. In the District of Columbia,
for instance, no saloon is licensed within
500 feet of a school house. 1t is recog-
nized as undesirable to have saloons
close to school houses, and the line is
drawn at 500 feet. No license is granted
unless the petition is signed by a major
ity of property owners on the square in
which the saloon is located. None is
granted where the proprietor has boon
convicted of Sunday selling. or where
thieves and bad characters congregate,
or where there have been frequent
police complaints of disturbances.
All these rules are capable of modif-
cation and application in Roanoke.
Then when a case came up which was
plainly barred by these rules no time
would be lost in disposing of it, and
there would be less friction in perform
ing the duties of a difficult position.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-21

WHEN such an intensely Democratic
journal as the New York Sun admits
the strength, force and admirable char
acter of President IIarrison's Southern
speeches, it will not be party treason
for other Democratic papers to fall in
line and do the same. Beyond question
President Harrison's swing around the
circle will strengthen him immensely
throughout the whole country with fair
minded men. He is a more potential
force than he has been given credit of
being.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-21
MAYORS COURT.

President hawthorn presided in the
police court Yesterday morning, Mayor
Evans being absent on {, visit to North
Carolina. The following cases were
disposed of:
Henry Walker. drunk on the street;
fined SO.
a. r. Secrets, drunk on the street;
SIS bail forfeited.
a. o. Foultz. plain drunk; fined So.
William Franklin, drunk at Union
depot: fined SIS.
w. ID. Hopkins, drunk at depot; fined
SO. His brother, ii. c. Hopkins, inter
fered with the officer who made the ar
rest and was fined $40.
Ellie Carter, swearing On the street
and fighting on Bunker Hill: fined So.
Robert Hawkins, drunk and fast driv-
ing on the street; fined So.
Charles Hcssey, violating a city ordin-
ance on Railroad avenue; fined IS.
Glasgow MOten, nuiSance: fined SIS.
E. w. Thurman, drunk on the street;
inee So.
w. I. b. GLENN, drunk and down on
the street. GLENN was drunk Saturday
night and was locked up. He procured
bail and got drunk Sunday night and
fell out the window OF his room on JEFF
ferson street. lie was fined SIS.
Silas Baker and John Davis, arrested
by Officers Wolfe and Schancks for
fighting near the African Methodist
Church while services were going on.
Baker was proven up to be a bad char
acter and was fined $40. Davis was
fined 50.
Bob Hunt, disturbing the quiet and
good order Of the city by following
three times and waking up the citizens
who were sleeping for a block away. He
was fined So.
Charlie Davis, drunk on Salem ave-
nue., tenth offense: fined SIS.
Emmett inc Dick Martin, fighting on
Railroad avenue; Judgment suspended.
Thomas M~attarncss, sleeping in an
open box car: fined 81.
Lee |: fucker, William Tatum, John
John iIairston, John ella, Daniel
Figon. and Sam Taylor, trespassing on
the Norfolk and Western railroad, ar
rested by Officers Eanes and Vest;
lined So.
Henry Evans, trcspassing on railroad;
dismissed.
Jack Schmidt. trespassing on railroad;
fined 81.
John Tilla and George Galloway,
shooting crap on Bunker Hill on Sun.
day: find 81 each.
Mary Lizzie jackson, breaking a
buggy spoke over a Negroes head;
fined ca.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-21
IIustfngs Court.

The following business was disposed
ofin the Hastings Court yesterday morn
ing:
On motion of c. w. C. Woolwine, the
estate of Ed. Coger was committed to
the city sergeant for administration.
Ordinary and retail liquor licenses
were granted j. w. Wilson & Co. and j.
}. Stevens.
The cases OF William Jones, charged
with robbing James Mcguire, and Jack
liaislip with stealing money from Gypsy
Haywood, have been set for to-day.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-21
The New YORK Thcnter Company.

The New York Theater Company
opened a weeks engagement at theOpcra
House last night, q large audience wit
Messing the performance of Man and
Master" The performance was an ex-
cellent one, and well deserved the ap-
plausc it received. Gus Homer, as
Larry, was very good, and by his antics
kept the house in an uproar Tonight
the comedy "lIit or Miss" will be O
duced. This is Il western comedy, and
is brim full of funny situations. Tho
prices arc but 10, 20 and 80 cents. and
the house should undoubtedly be
crowded.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-21

THE first annual report of the Cen
trail Land Company of Buchanan shows
that that promising new town is being
rapidly and surely pulled on to a high
plane of prosperity and continued
growth. The pluck and enterprise of
the able men who are at the helm Of
affairs merit the success which seems
about to be attained.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-21
Plain and Artificial Stone Works.

Many Roanoke citizens have noticed
and admired the artificial stone pave
ment around the front and south side Of
the Ponce de Leon hotel. It was re-
Gently patented by Mr.. j.. f. st. John,
under the name of Limeolithic. and is
an improvement on all the old styles of
artificial stone works. He has es,ab-
lished a mandatory IN Shenandoah
avenue S. W., mex door to the Roanoke
Milling Company, where he will take
pleasure in showing beautiful specimens
of ornamental work. His prices are low
and he guarantees satisfaction. Else.
where in to-day's TINES will be found
his announcement, to which We ask at
tentiOn.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-21
spradIcy Hit the Pavement.

r. A. Spradlcy and C. A. Berry had a
fight on Commerce street yesterday
evening. Two blows were passed.
Berry hit Spradlcy and Spradley hit tho
pavement. Officer Trout came along
about tho time of the triumph and took
both parties to the station house. They
were bailed for their appearance this
morning.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-21
ROANOKE, VA. APRIL 81. 1891.

The TINES has the largest
circulation of any paper print
ed in Southwest Virginia.
Press room, mailing list and
subscription books open to the
inspection of advertisers.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-21
The Northwest Section to Nominate n
Candidate,

The citizens of Northwest Roanoke
will meet at Wertz's store-room, corner
Park street and Mormon road, S. W.,
Friday night to nominate n citizens
candidate to represent that section of
the city in the City Council.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-21
BUSINESS NOTICES.

CEMENT WORK.. F. ST.
~ Johns limcolithic patent arti-
fetal stone. Cement work OF every
description: sidewalks. cellar bot
toms, lawn walks, curbinY, tillng and
ornamental cement work. Office on
Shenandoah avenue, next door
RounOkc Milling Co. upr2l-3mo
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-21
Pianos for Rent!

Nice new Upright pianos for rent on as
easy terms as in the largest cities north;
and money paid as rent allowed as part
payment on any piano you may wish to
purchase OF us when you cease renting.
We have The largest stock, best instru-
ments. lowest prices and easiest terms.
The iIobbie Music Co., los Salem
avenue, c. II. JENNINGS, manager.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-21

TOR JOB WORK, PLAIN AND
Il ornamental, at lowest rates
70 to LOOKABILL'S PRINTING
HOUSE. Wright block. corner JEFF
1erson street and First avenue Ron
iioAc' uprl1-lyr.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-21

send So and get the weekly edition OF
Il Times for one year and your choice
OF either the Waverly or Dickens novels
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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-21
VIRGINIA EMPLOYMENT BU-
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Select White and Colored help a spe-
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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-21
THESE HOUSES ARE ENTIRELY NEW

And are models in arrangement and design. You will be sur
pr1Sed when you learn terms upon which we sell
these houses. Call at once and take first choice.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-21
TELEPHONE NUMBER 12A.

THE TIMES is delivered in Roarokc, Salem
and Vinton every morning by carriers for oo
cents per month.
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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-21
Estate AGENTS.

Are pleased to be able to state that they have Eight very de-
sirable houses III Eastern portion of the city which
they can sell at very low figures.