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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11
ONE SPOILED CHILD.
Wasted Life of Payne Todd, Son of Pres
ident Madison's Wife.


ident Madison's Wife.
Mrs. Madison, besides being the wild
ow of u president who was also a
wealthy planter, possessed some prop
erty in her own right and her only
son was originally a man of large for
tune. 1t was this son that brought her
to ruin. He was the child of her first
husband, and his name was Payne
Todd.
During the Presidency of Mr.. Madi-
son he lived in the White House with
them, a pretty, engaging lad, with a
pleasing talent for mimicry
Every body liked. courted, petted
and fattered him. When older he took
to no serious occupation. and finally
went to Europe, where he spent many
idle years, wasting his fortune in ex-
travagance.
On his return home he was no bet
ter. He did, indeed. buy an estate in
/ Virginia, but at that time an estate in
Virginia was of little value unless 1t
was vigilantly looked after by the
owner.
And SO he wasted his life and his
substance. After spending the whole
of his own fortune, he allowed his
mother to waste the whole of hers up
on him, for she continued to the last
to be dotlngly fond of him.
She was obliged to sell Montpelier,
and If congress had not bought from
her her husbands papers, she must have
been wholly dependent on charity. Tho
last words she uttered were. my poor
boy"
Two years after her death her son
died of typhoid fever. carefully nursed
TO his last moment by the old servants
Of the family.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11
ANoLo-sAxoN couRrsH,p.
Celestial View OF Dancing aud ths
Cause OF "Skipping Matches"

Celestial View OF Dancing and TN,
Cause OF "skipping Matches"
Yuan Hsing-fu, who recently re-
corded in Temple Bar his impress slons
OF England from Celestial stand-
point was a good deal puzzled by
what he evidently regards as our free
and-easy methods of courtship:
Besides invitations to dinner" he
writes, there are invitations to tea par
tieS, such as are occasionally glven by
wealthy merchants or distinguished
officials. When the time comes an
equal number OF men and women as
semble and tea, sugar, milk, bread
and the like are set out as aids TO con-
versation. More particularly are
there invitations to skip and posture
when the host decides what man is to
be the partner of what woman, and
what woman OF what man.
Then, with both arms grasping
each other they leave the table in pairs,
and leap, skip, posture and prance for
their mutual qualification. A man and u
woman previously unknown to one
another may take part in it, They
call this skipping tanshen (dancing), !"
The reason for this curious proceeding
on the part OF our countrymen was
well explained by recent writer In u
Chinese illustrated paper the Hwa
Pao.
Western etiquette requires" he
says, 1.-The man in search OF wife TO
write to the girls home and agree
upon some time and place for skip
ping match" (sciiicet. a dance). The
day arrived, youth in red and maid in
green, they come In pairs to the bril-
liant, spacious hall. where, to the
emulous sound of flute and drum, the
youth clasping the maiden's waist and
the maid resting upon her part
ner's shoulder, one pair will skip for
ward, another prance backward, round
and round the room until they arc
forced to stop for want of breath.
after this they will become ao-
quainted" after this, observe
land then, by occasional attentions
over bottle of wine or exchange of
condolences at the tea table, their inti-
macy will deepen, the maidens heart
become filed with love and they will
mate"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11
OPEN-AIR JAILS.
How Prisoners Are Cared For On the
Islands of Italy.

How Prisoners Are Cared For On tho
Islands of Italy.
A correspondent writing from Italy
for the Cincinnati Enquirer, gives some
interesting details of the treatment OF
prisoners on various Italian islands he
visited while on trip to the Mediter-
ranean. Each of these islands con-
tains several hundred prisoners, who
are locked up every night at sunset,
released at daybreak and locked up
again from midday until 2 o'clock.
During the night no prisoner Is nl-
lowed to be absent under any circum-
stances, but at midday those who work
on farms at distance from the prison
are allowed to remain out by special
permission from the director.
During these free hours the prison.
ers can go anywhere they like on tho
island, and can engage in any work
offered them by the townspeople or
farmers. Any infraction of the rules
of ordinary life around them or of their
prison life is punished by seclusion in
special cells.
The government furnishes physi-
clans and medicines summer and
winter suit of clothes to each prisoner
each year. and allows each 10 cents
daily in money for his food and other
necessities of life. Danger of escape
is prevented by n squad of soldiers,
one to every ten criminals, and swift
felucca manned by marines. On ac-
count of the cheapness of labor the
islands are so highly cultivated as to
resemble gardens.
The correspondent adds: "As for
the prisoners, the open air makes them
the healthiest of any criminals | have
ever seen. There is no sign in their
faces and bodies of that prison blight
which strikes every visitor to ordinary
jails or penitentiaries. Fresh, open,
country air, sea bathing and contact
with honest men, women and children,
among whom these criminals must live
and behave themselves properly, re-
mind them that they are not simply
jailbirds, but that guided by feeling
of humanity, society allows them to
hang on its skirts without utterly cast
ing. them OUT
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11

1t might be said that the tornado
del Muerto is the ideal desert of the
world. In no other OF the earth's
most fearful wastes can oe found such
natural conditions OF ideal horror.
Even the mirage, tempter OF the dying
travellers despair. reaches a more ex-
traordinary development there than
anywhere else. On any fine day-and
In that region all days are fine. be-
cause there is no rain-one can be-
hold in the Colorado desert where
all is hopeless misery around. beauti-
ful lakes. tempting verdure and even
towns with houses and churches with
In distances apparently small. Be-
yond all other characteristics this des-
ert possesses that OF the picturesque.
For the aesthetic who can live on pict-
ures 1t should be an ideal abode. He
would never be fatigued. because the
strange phantasmagoria is endlessly
changing. Washington Star.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11

All his life the poet Whittier, has
been noted for his excessive shyness
and modesty so extreme as to raise
a suspicion Of affectation in some
minds. A recent news item says tina,
5. L. Pickard, editor of the Portland
(Me.) Transcript whose wife is q
niece of Whittier, is preparing bi.
ography of the Quaker poet with the
consent and assistance of the latter.
The assistance is of doubtful value,
however, Whittier's diffidence and mod.
esty being great obstacles to progress
No sooner is he lead to reverb by the
most adroit questioning, something o.
interest regarding his early life anG
subsequent career than he interposes
a gentle remonstrance, as, .But
would not mention that if l were
thee, " Or .'that is of no Importance,
think, and SO the biographerss task
is not an easy one.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11
Enormous Powder Puff,

Powder putfs are now being made OF
enormous size, US large as the top OF
an ordinary sugar basin, the handle
being modelled after the bust OF some
celebrated person. Sometimes the
handle unscrews and contains in its
hidden space either supply OF pow
der or eyebrow pencils and other &C.
cessories for the beauty's toilet.
These puffs are more convenient es.
pecially for travel and for summer So
journing, where the aids OF beauty
must not be neglected. Pittsburg
Dispatch.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11
HIS SALARY WAS NOT RAISED
The Proprietor Wanted to Do the Proper
Thing, but Was Afraid.

The Proprietor Wanted to Do the Proper
Thing. but Was Afraid.
yes" said the gray-haired, kindly
looking old man thoughtfully, IL
thought of promoting James and in
creasing his salary. He has been ex-
ceedingly faithful. But I'm afraid /
can't do it. Poor boy! His family
physician says that he has some heart
trouble and that any surprise or undue
excitement would kill him.
'Is it as bad as thatP"' asked the
cashier
Indeed it is said the gray haired
old man with sigh. I'm sorry for
the poor lad, but don't see what l
can do"
We'll, if he's doomed to an early
grave, said the cashier slowly, 1.-The
least we can do is to see that he dies
happy"
Eyes, that's all there is left" ac-
quiesced the proprietor.
land from what know OF James, "
continued the cashier, ''he couldn' {
die a happier death than one caused
by promotion and an increase of sal
ary."
'Do you really think sop asked
the kindly old man. interestedly. II d
like to do a nice thing for James"
ooh, I'm sure of it. If it killed
him, he'd die with a smile on his lips,
perfectly happy and at peace with the
world"
The old man reused himself after a
moments thought and slowly shook
his head and said:
mo; I'd like to do the proper thing
for James, but l haven't much con-
fidence in that doctor. I'm afraid he
doesn't know his business. Well let
it go for the present. Chicago Trib-
une.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11
August
Flower

How does he feel ?-He feels
cranky, and is constantly expert
menting, dieting himself, adopting
strange notions, and changing the
cooking, the dishes, the hours, and
manner of his eating
Flower the Remedy.
How does he feel?-He feels at
times a gnawing, voracious, insati-
able appetite, wholly unaccountable.
unnatural and unhealthy
Flower the Remedy.
How does he el?-He feels no
desire to go to the table and a
grumbling, fault-fnding, over-nice-
ty about what is set before him when
he is there-August Flower the
Remedy.
How does he feel ?-He feels
after spell of this abnormal appe-
title an utter adherence, loathing,
and detestation of food; as if a
mouthful would kill him-August
Flower the Remedy.
How does he feel 2-He has ir-
regular bowels and peculiar stools
August Flower the Remedy. o
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11
Changed for the Better,

A Delsarte teacher. trying TO i'm
press upon a hearer the advantages
CT the system, told OF the great benefit
the instruction had been to a very
stout pupil When she first came 70
me- she stood so improperly thai all
her dresses were too short In front.
Now. triumphautly. they are all
too short beh;i aut
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11
Velocity of ueteorites.

Tho singular fact has been demon
strated that while the most rapid
velocity OF cannon balls scarcely ever
attain speed of 600 metres a second
about 1000 miles per hour-mete-
orites are known to penetrate the air
with velocity of 40, 600 or even
60, 900 metres per second. This UNI
thinkable speed instantly raises tho
temperature of the air to 1900 de-
grees centigrade.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11
Its Excellent QuaIities

Commend to public approval the CAL
ifornia fruit remedy Syrup of Figs. 1t
is pleasing to the eye, and to the taste.
and by gently acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowls, it cleanses the sys-
TEN effectually, thereby promoting the
health and comfort of all who use it..
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11
The Torturcs OF tho Inquisitiou

Inflicted by the dread Torquemada have
abomnable prototypes in the shape Of
chronic rheumatism and neuralgia. Attack
these agonizing complaints before they
reach tho chronic stage with the superb
blood tdepurent, Hostetter's Stomach Bit
from the life stream. To procrastlnate Is
to encourage the growth of incipient rheu-
matism. which rapidly tightens its grip upon
the system. 1t is the very octopus of lis
eases and painful indeed Is the clasp of its
dreadful tentacles. Be prompt therefore.
take time by the forelock, always remem-
boring that both rheumatism and govt close
relatives, are dangerous as well as painful.
Debility.chills, fever, bilious remittent, dys-
pepsa, constipation, liver complaint, nerv-
GUS and kidney disease succumb to the Bit
tiers: Appetite and the ability to sleep well
are improved by u.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11
o. NE g
COPYRIGHT lest I ! WI
The smallest is the best

The smallest is the bes,
in pills, other things being equal.
But, with DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pei
lets, nothing else is equal. They're
the best, not only because they're
the smallest, and the easiest to take
but because they do more good.
They cleanse and regulate the liver,
stomach and bowels in n way the
huge, old fashioned pill doesn't
dream of. Think of trying to rcgt-
late the system with the ordinary pill.
It's only good for upsetting it.
These are mild and gentle-but
thorough and effective, no pa;n-no
gripping. One little pellet for a laxa-
tive three for a cathartic. The
best Liver Pill known. Sick Head
ache, Bilious Headache, Constipa-
ton, Indigestion, Bilious Attacks
and all arrangements of the liver,
stomach and bowels are prevented,
relieved and cured.
Put up in sealed walls "a perfect
vest-pocket remedy, always conven.
lent, fresh and reliable.
They're the cheapest pill you can
buy for they're guaranteed to give
satisfaction, or your money is re.
turned. It's plan peculiar to DIR.
Pierce's medicines.
You pay only for the good you
get. Can you ask more?
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11

The only one ever printed. Can you find the
wordi Each week, a different inch display Ii
published in this paper There are no two
words alike in either adj, except One word
This word will be found in the adj for DIR
Harter's Iron Tonic, Little Liver Pills and
Wild Cherry Bitters. Look for "Crescent''
trade mark. Read the ad. carefully and when
you find the word, send it to them and they
will return you book, beautiful Autographs
and sample free.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11

IMPURE Blood is the primary cause of the
majority of diseases to which the human
family is subject The Mood In passing
through the system visits every portion of
the body-if pure, carrying strength and
vitality; If impure, disease and death. Blood
poisoning Is most dangerous. Pricllly Ash
Bitters will render the last impossible, and
will regulate the system SO that health will
be sure result.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11

is the title of an attractive and highly
interesting book issued by the Passen-
ger department of the Kansas City.
Fl Scott & Memphis, r. R Co. The
book pertains entirely to Embarrassing
in that great fruit belt of America, the
southern slope of the Ozarks, and will
prove of value not only to fruit-grow-
ers, but to every farmer and home
seeker in other States, looking for a
farm and home.
The book will be mailed free. Ad-
dress. j. E LOCKWOOD,
Kansas City, Me.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11
Wine for Weakly Persons.

Weakly persons use Speers Port Grape Wine
and the Unfermented Grape Juice because it
gives tone and strength to the system. 1t Is
superior to all other wines and grape Juice both
In body and flavor. Sold by druggists.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11

FITS.-A1l Fits stopped free by Dir, KLTSg's GREAT
Nerve Restorer No Fit after nrst day s use Mnr-
velous cures Treatise and 81 90 bottle free to
Fit cases. Send 10 DIR. kline93 Arch ST., Phla. Pa.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11

No courtship augurs we'll when the BRIDE
groom looks bored before the nuptials.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11

1t Is said that cross, competent woman
is the best to live with for life time.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for Chill
dren teething, softens the gums. reduces nfamma-
ton. aays pain. cures wind collie. Csc. q bottle.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11

Secure n Business Education at Home
full Business Course given by mail. Perfect sat
isfaction, low rates. Bryants College, Buffalo NY
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11

Headache Powders will do It, Price Csc per box
containing six powders. Sold by druggists or
mailed by Coaline Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11

Man finds genuine diamonds In nature
The false ones he makes himself.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11
Can You Find the Word,

My son, eat and drink in moderation, fol
no man is happy with dyspepsia
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them castoria
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11

The mayor of Philadelphia receives S12,
900 a year
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11

The American hog seems to be gradually
roofing his way under all the fences OF
Europe. Boston Globe.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11

f. B. WALTHALL g. CO., Druggists,
Horse Cave, KY, says: "Halps Catarrh
Cure" cures every one that takes it," Sold
by Druggists, 75c.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11

flea can jump over a barrier 500 times his
own weight
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11

There is one sort of ignorance that be
comes woman: ignorance of men.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11

"Hnnson's Magic Corn Snive."
warranted to cure, money refunded. Ask
your druggist for 1t. Price 10 cents.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11

Majors Cement Repairs Broken Articles
loo and 25c Majors Leather and Rubber Cement Ibc
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11
"AM0Ne the 0zARKs"

The man with new gold watch seldor
knows what time 1t is
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11

Woman's lips seldom betray her but her
yees tell the secret of her life.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11

The wealth of the United States amount.
to So, 500, O0O, 900.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11

The celebrated Maud ISL Double Acting
Force Pump is the best. See advertisement
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11

Limit the number OF your secrets and you
limit the number Of your troubles.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11

Pennsylvania established the first hospital
in America In 1751.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11

The railroads of this country employ s.
100000 people.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11

The leading article at horse fair is a hsl
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11

Illinois has larger mileage than any 9th
er state in the union
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11

Have you n Dog9 Pamphietrree. sDog
Diseases" Spratts Patent, Now York City.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11

No matter how good man may be, when
he ships as seaman he gets into a mess.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-09-11

1t is better to be right than to be left.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-09-24

About tho year 1900 stranger named
Tchaldo established himself aa a mer.
chant in Venice. Soon becoming infatu-
at,d with the daughter Of one Of the
most ancient aud wealthy families be
asked her hand and was rejected, the
young lady being already ufiianccd
Half cruzed and thoroughly cnTngod he
planned revenge. Being an excellent
mechanic he fOon evolved a most formi.
dahlo looking key. The handle Of this
unique weapon could DO easily turned.
Bong turned II disclosed a spring with a
missile ~ the shnuo Of needle OF ok
quisltc GnoncsL with this weapon Tc.
baldo waited At the church door until
the maiden he loved passed 20 on the
morning OF her marriage. when tho
bridegroom appeared the desperate lover.
uuperccivcd, sent tho slender poisoned
needle into his rivals breast, aud within
an hour he was dead Of "sirangc, bat.
fling disease"
Again Tobaldo demanded the hand OF
the maiden, but was refused. within a
Few days both her parents had died Ia
very mysterious manner. Suspicion
being excited. examination WIS made,
and the small steel instruments found
IA tho dcsh In both cases ono day the
maiden allowed Tchaldo IN audience.
but told him that sho would never be
his bride. Within an hour shc was a
corpse. Tcbsldo was suspected tho key
discovered aud tho culprit hanged. The
celebrated "key Of death is siill shown
10 tho curious visitor OF the Venice
musoum.-St. Louis Republic.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-09-24

Many persons have difficulty In max.
Ing good mayonnaisc, but there ought
to DO no reason for II II you know your
oil Il good before you start Mix tho
yollS OF a frcsh egg with a little salt and
dry mustard, and stir continually with
fork while you add the oil. which at
ilnt should be only drop by drop The
best way Is 10 cut a notch In the side Of
the cork Of tho bo'tlo aud let the oil
How through. This prevents tho oh
from coming faster than you want It..
Alter a bic ada a lev drop Of vinegar.
and Il will expedite matters In bringing
the salad to the desired smoothncs. aud
eou'stency After this you eau add oil
almost nd lbltum without danger Of H..
separating II Is needles, 10 add that
during ihl, process the dressing must
DO continually stirred. - New York
Tnbun-