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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-11-07
He Didn,t strike Hack,

There Is good story told of Wesleyan
student, one OF the boats crew that fin
ished second in tlotilla of six at Sara
toga some years ago. lie was a slim,
good looking fellow, without trace of
pedant In his makeup. lie became en-
amorcd of the daughter of a well TO do
farmer, who lived not far from the lake
The farmer objected 10 him on general
principles, and tried 10 break of the ac-
quaintanceship; he did not want minis
ter for son-in-luw, and the young man
seemed too ligh; WASTED for rough bat
tie with the world. Returning early one
night he found the pair of lovers seated
ON the Sofa and at once proceeded TO take
Off his coat
me, | shall not strike back, but | will pull
his nose, F" whispered the Lothario.
Now, medical men pronounce the nose
a most delicate and sensitive organ, and
anything beyond gentle dalliancc with IL
Is provocative OF great pain. But the old
gentleman sailed IN, and dragging the
student lover To the doorsill he deposited
several pounds of kicking power under
his coat tails. This was too much, and
true To his word the young athlete seized
the old mans nose twixt his fingers and
wrung 1t heartily. In this unexpected
turn OF affairs the theologian was revealed
in n new light.
''I.et GO let gol she's yoursl" yelled
the panied hut discreet father. ''You
shall marry her at the earliest opportu,
nifty"
And he lid.-Alfred Trumble in New
York News.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-11-07
Memory Of q RAILROAD co.auc,or.

An illustration Of how the memory may be
cultivated In retaining a long list OF num-
bers, one has only TO observe the freight con-
ductors, and very often remarkable examples
of retentive memories will be found have
been on the road as freight conductor for
fourteen years, and in that time my memory
has had a careful training in the par scnlar
line OF retaining numbers ON the cars
start out ON a run and know the numbers of
all the cars with which the train is made up,
and while some cars will be left at stations
along the road, and other cars will be taken
up, yet at the end OF my run IL an officer
asks me whether have a car number so-and-
50, 1 can invariably tell him without refer
ing 10 my book.
Now, when IL Is remembered that the train
may be made up Of forty cars and that the
numbers run all the way from the hundreds
10 the twenty FIVE and thirty thousands, and
that dozen cars may te taken of and
another dozen taken ON along the run, mp
statement undoubtedly seems incredible tG
those not Familiarity acquainted with this
particular department Of railroading But
1t IS a fact, nevertheless. and | have known
quite number Of freight conductors who
have memories OF equal rententiveness.
Noting the numbers on the cars daily for
years conductor becomes so familiar with
the work that his memory holds these large
numbers with but little difficulty The style
and peculiar finish Of the cars from different
roads are also learned, and conductor at q
glance can tell the road to which car be-
longs as far as no can sec it.-Globe- Demo
crat
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-11-07
sherman On Grant At spots,ivanla.

With the month of May came the season
for action, and by the Ith all his armies were
I'm motion Tn, army Of Butler at Fort Nom
roe was his left, Meade's army the center,
and Sherman at Chattanooga his right. But
Ter was to move against Richmond on Tho
south Of james river, Meade straight againli
Lee, intrenched behind the Rap.dan, and
Sherman to attack Joe Johnston and push
him to and beyond Atlanta, This was ns far
as human foresight could penetrate. Though
Meade commanded the Army Of the Potomac
Gen. Grant substantially controlled II, and
on May 4, 1854, he crossed the Rapidan, and
at noon next day attacked Lee He knew
that certain amount Of fighting, "killing, I"
had TO DO done 10 accomplish his end, and
also to pay the penalty Of former failures. In
the "wilderness" there was no room for grand
strategy, or even minor tactics; but tho
fighting was desperate, the losses to the
Union army being, according 10 Phisterer,
81 ,s3I, 20 the Confederate loss of IL ,iUO--the
difference due 10 Lees intrenchments and the
blind nature OF the country in which tho
battle was fought. On the night Of May Z
both parties paused, appalled, by the fearful
slaughter; but Gen Grant commanded For
ward by the left flank That was, in my
Judgment, the supfeme moment Of his life;
undismayed, with full comprehension of
the Importance Of the work in which he was
engaged, feeling as keen a sympathy for his
dead and wounded as any one, and without
stopping 10 count his numbers, he gave hi.
orders calmly, specifically and absolutely
Forward TO Spotsylvania. Gen. Sherman
TN The Century.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-11-07
Unlucky r,orse.hoe..

We had a rum customer In our Jail TO
Gently, remarked the sheriff OF an aid joining
county in Kansas was away when he
arrived at the Jail, but day or two later,
when | was making the rounds, saw him in
his cell
'Hellolr | said What are you In here forF'
"Are you the sheriff. he replied.
eyes, sur said l.
"Well," he returned, ''the community In
which you live and in which was 50 unfor-
tunate as to sojourn Is the most intolerant /
ever heard of"
''How sof asked "Have you anything
to do with the liquor trailer
mo" he replied, "but they arrested me for
superstition. and here am in jail The idea
Of arresting a man for superstition This is
a free country. Hasn't man right to he
superstitiousf
"Why, guess so,p | replied "What was
your superstitionP
well, SIR said the prisoner, "my mother
always told me TO pick up horseshoe when
ever found one, for good luck | picked
up four In this town. they were found In
my possession, and was arrested, tried. CON
victed and jailed"
~ guess you're lying" said l. and with
that went out Of the Jail, and met the pros
ecuting attorney. | asked him about the
case and he said;
Those four horseshoes had horse fas-
tened to them That fellow is tho most no
toriuus horsethief in the state kansas City
Journal
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-11-07
One of slr. cerk,lns.. Hobbies.

Bathing was one Of Mr. Conkhng1s hob
bies The operators at the Hoffman house and
the Lafayette place baths like TO tell how they
have rubbed down his manly form Ono of
the Hoffman house bath attendants said in
the hot room there the other morning that
the Senator preferred the Russian mode, and
that he had taken at one period two and three
baths n week After he moved into the
Hoffman house annex he<had the bath room
connected with his suits fitted up especially
for him. A large porcelain tub was made
and put in, aud the Senator used 1t every
morning. He used salt in profusion, and
often bathed with the water at a very low
temperature IL was about the only form Of
indoor exerrlso that Mr.. Conkltng took OF
late years Once he used the gloves and In.
dian clubs great deal He didn't hesitate
about exposure, and often went out for long
drives Of twenty and twenty five miles II
made no difference how severe the weather
was. he felt that he could brave it and he
did.-Nsw York Sun
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-11-07
Game Of Mind Rsa.iin-

The mind reader mnst first arrange with
some one In the room Each person then
writes word or sentence upon piece IT
paper and folds it up The folded slips are
collected together in a hat The mind reader
takes up the first and passes it over bis fore
head, shutting his eyes at the time. He then
announces the word previously agreed upon
with the confederate, and asks If some one
wrote IL The confederate answers Yes /"
The mind reader unfolds tho paper and lays
II down on a table He then takes another
slip, goes throagh the same movements and
announces the words that were written on
the first paper. or course some one will
answer TO having written the words This
is repeated until all the papers have been
used The confederate must not place upon
paper the word agreed upon, hut must write
another II Detroit Free Press
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-11-07

A large yellow and white cat started TO
cross Broadway nearly opposite Park row
yesterday afternoon when traffic was at its
greatest Who're she came from was known
only TO herself, but that she was making for
the friendly shelter afforded by the rails 81
st. Pauls ehurchyard was apparent 70 all
Her chances OF getting across the street safe.
~ did not seem 10 be good AS she shrank
back terrified from n passenger car, lodged
under the wheels Of an express wagon and
escaped being run over by one OF Uncle Sans
mail vans by less than half the length Of her
tail
Two well dressed men from Pailadelphia
stopped in the middle OF the thoroughfarc 60
watch her.
''Bet you she Is crushed, said one.
"'Tase YOU replied the other
just then the pole OF double truck struck
the fifth rib OF the man who had offered ths
bet, knocked his hat OH and nearly threw
him down
"Hi" roared the driver. .,hain't you got
no eyesr
At the same moment the man who had
taken the bet received a blow on the back OF
the neck from the OF horses head that nearly
dislocated something spinal
"Hol" roared the driver Are you
azleepr
The men escaped TO the sidewalk.
where's the catFH asked one.
''How do | knowF replied the other
And as the ventnresome creature was moi
visible. dead or alive, the bet was ordered OF
New York Sun.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-11-07
LIFE ON TIE FARM.
Rural Employment Not Odious I'm Thss
acIuna--.islfN Kncafinns

Burmi Esnplos mgnts Not Odious In THETA
seives-.city vocations-
There is frequently recurring complaint
Srom tho farm, reached through the agrI-
cultural press. OF the reluctance Of boys 20
remain I'm farming pursuits; indeed, some
times even to enter on such life What Ia
the cause OF this restless aud unwilling SPIRIT
Are country employnents odious Ia them
selvest Is IL task more dreary or more dan
gerous 70 break fiery colt than il 10 TO face
the winter as brakemen ON q freight traini
Is IL more perilous TO attend a shorthorn ball
than II IN 20 be policeman and club burgiarsi
Is 10 worse TO do chores as n small boy on his
fathers farm than IL is to work for "a week
and pay travelling expenses 20 reach the Office,
where the boy is the scapegoat who is always
wrong, and at whose door the shortcomings
Of every other employe liel Is 1t harder lines
10 pillow behind your own team, to drive your
own moving machine, or do good part of
your own carting, than IL would be 10 work
in a factory at any one of the various indus
tries carried on throughout our landi
While we are compelled 10 acknowledge
that farming has its unsatisfactory points,
none can disprove that much discomfort Is
broadcast everywhere. The advantages Of
fered by agriculture 70 It's followers are
freedom, not from duties, but from personal
Inconvenience IL Is the farmers own fanlt
II his house lacks comfort; the artisan must
work in bis employers shop or factory--tbe
larger the establishment the less the indi-
vidual How many typesetters have injured
sight How many brakemen are MANNED
and killed. How long is the dark list OF
mechanics worn out before they have
reached maturity from the hardships Incl
dent % the duties OF their callingsf
So take a look at higher social grade as
contrasted with what country avocations
offer. IL IL appalling TO note the young lives
wrecked In cities; youths who strain every
nerve and use every means TO attain pro
fcssion who Just reach the threshold and
then succumb, worn out in mind and crushed
in body. OF the vast multitudes who year
after year leave their country homes to seek
fortune in cities, how many succ-edi Tho
percentage is very small. even OF those who
find a moderate amount OF success Some
lack ability. others endurance, and many do
not possess sufficient strength American
Agriculturist
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-11-07
THE LECTURE BUSINESS


| A Once Popular Feature OF Public En-
/ tertainment--The Money Made.
ssSee that manf said n popular lawyer to
me as we sauntered down Broadway TO Wall
street recently. ''He looks secdy and care
worn, doesn't hei But he shouldn't Only
few years ago he was coming money right
and left He was one Of the most successful
lecturers In the country, but he didn't save
any OF il. He spent it as fast as he made II.
What he failed to spend in this country dur
ing the winter months he would spend In
Europe when the lecture season was over"
"What's his Manner asked.
"Oh, don't care TO tell you that. IL
would pain him 10 see his name in the papers
o. financial failure. People think he has
money, aud only those who know him well
know that such is not the case."
''Why did he spend his money so reck-
lesslyf'
"Whyi Well, he thought the lecture bust
ness, like the theatre business, would always
be d popular feature Of entertainment,
and he therefore regarded the future as IA
bank in which he had an unlimited account.
All he had To do was to so ahead and draw
upon IT, But the rainy day came, II al
ways comes. It's like death-it may remain
away for long season, but il viii come;
and IL often catches men who are regarded
as being ms financial as the United States
treasury, and they get thoroughly drcnchel
and sometimes drowned.
"He specialized on the future, which ho
had right TO do, but he dida't comprehend
the importance of providing in the present
for the possible miscarringes OF the future.
A few years ago the lecture business was
perfect craze, and popular lecturers like
Henry Ward Beccher, Wendell Phillips,
Robert @. Ingersoll, Frederick Douglass
and others made splendid fortunes out OF IL,
but some Of these even did not save any
money.
"Wendeh Phillips gave away the large for
tune no inherited % the anti-slayery no
and in transformations charity, and 81 for
tune he made from his lectures and his pub
lished writings wns swallowed up in worth
less mining shares, as it was discovered after
his death. Henry Ward Beccncr made much
but saved little Col. lngersoll and Fred
Douglass both mad large money from their
lectures, ana they held fast 10 IT, Mr. Doug
lass has always been touchy ami so-rctiyc
about the size OF his bank account, Tut that
II is handsome | know upon pretty good
authority.
"Oh, no; IL isn't the penny made, but the
penny saved, that counts, and this is equally
true OF the dollars. New York Evening sun
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-11-07
HEDGED ABOUT BY PROscRIP-
TIVE TABOO.

I am not aiming 10 convince mental babies, "a
Indeed that would be fruitless without the nee
essAry cultured Intellect that makes logic applI
cable. Force. briIliancy and originality even
are no weapons to attack slave with. For many
centuries the medical art was hedged about by a
proscriptive taboo which IL, as yet, has not sur
yived. The brand for numbering truth is the
penalty Of imbecility stamped upon the mental
ealiber Of the average iBdiyidual--in relation Ia
medicine and medicine men. The sum Of the
nineteenth century has not yet dawned upon his
intellectual horizon. He, together with his ideal
medicine man, still hibernates in the good old
days of the dark ages, when II was bad form "a
be inquisitise He still believes" In bleeding,
blistertDg, vomiting, purging aud sweating. He
loves copioes doses oil horse medicine. lie De
lights ia assafu'tida and cnlomel and carbolic
acid. They are considered Indispensable: no
well-regulated family. with pigmy intellects and
abdominal development, considers itself safe
without those family lsres. These do not wish
TO convert; they are the Rip Van winkies that
Will continue a. slumber through this and prob
ably through the next century. They play no
role In the worlds history. They live; they die.
Humanity WIS not enriched by their entrance;
IL has lost nothing by their exit. They ARE DRIFT
wood ON the shores of time, and float with the
ebb and tide Of opinions they have inherited
from their anthropomorphic ancestry. No, u Is
not "a these wish 10 address myself, but 10 the
thinking ONES, whom n thought does not throw
into nu epileptic paroxysm; who love know ledge
for IT. own sake; who are willing 10 investigate
the truth or falsiiy OF any proposition aud, once
convinced, will stand by IL through all the grim
aces ~ n chattertng aud delayed civilization.
To these-not the chattercrs. but the thinker
commend the Histogenetc system for inyesti-
gaiinn, and will elucidatc with pleasure any
question not sufficiently clear In book, which
will he sent free To any address.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-11-07

Tile hand of time
deals lightly with a woman in
perfect health. But all func-
tional arrangements and dis
orders peculiar to women
leave their mark. You needn' t
have them. DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription comes to
your rescue as no other medi-
cine can. 1t cures them. For
periodical pains, prolapsus and
other displacements, bearing
down sensations, and all "fe-
male complaints I" and weak
nesses, it is a positive remedy.
1t is a powerful, restorative
tonic and nervine, imparting
strength to the whole system
in general, and to the uterine
organs and appendages in Ear
ticular. 1t keeps years from
your face and fgure-but adds
years to your life. It's guar
ankeea to give satisfaction in
every case. If it doesn't,
your money is returned.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-11-07
ar.rr 81 f,H,o CITY o. ToLRpo.

STATE or OHIO CRY or ToLgpo.l =,
LUCAS COUNTY.
FRANK ]. CHRNGY MAKES oath that be y the
senior partner OF theffrm Of i. }. CHKNRY 4 Co;
doing business In the city OF Toledo county and
Slate aforesaid, and that said firm viii pay the
sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case Of CARA RRa that cannot be cured oY
the use OF HALL CATARRH CpRE,
FRANK J. CHENEY.
sworn TO before me and subscribed IN my pres
enee this 9Th day OF December, lsse.
IsKALI A. W. GLEASON.
Notary Pubiic.
Halls Cstarrh Cure Is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. Send for Testimonials Tree
w. j. CHENEY a CO., Toledo, q.
- Sold by Druggists; Toe,
The erusty old bachelor has few crumbs o
comfort
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-11-07

How the human system ever RECEIVERS from the
bad effects n the nnuse0us medicines often liter.
ally poured into II for the supposittye relief OF
dyspepsia, liver complaint, constipation, rheu-
maflsm and other ailments Is q mystery. The
mischief done by bad medicines Is scarcely less
than that caused BY disease. II they who are
weak, bilious, dyspeptic, constipated or rheu.
matte would oftener be guided by the experiences
OF inyalids who have thoroughly tested Hostel
stance obtain the speediest aid derivable from
rational medication. This medicine IL q search
ing and at the same time a thoroughly safe rem
ely. derived from vegetable sources and pos
sessing, in consequence OF Its basis of pure splr
its, properties as medicinal stimnlant mott q BE-
found In the fiery local bitters and stimulants
often resorted 10 by Abe debilitated, dyspeptis
aud languid.
--~
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-11-07

The train robber Reeves, who Is under ar
rest at San Antonio, Tex, Is described as a
model Of physical development lie is feet
l inch In height, broad shJuldsred and we'll
proportional, with handsome face and
clear cut features He Is regarded by tho
Texas officers as the boldest and ahlest of tho
train robbers, superior even to the celebrated
"Capt. Dick"
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-11-07
A Misleading sign.

Albert referring TO a signI-There's q
whopper
Mary-what's n whopperi
Albert las beforel-Umbrellas repaired and
recovered
Mary-l don't SEQ anything wrong about
that
Albert-You have never loaned an UNI
hreha, then. Umbrellas may be repaired.
but they are seldom recovered. - Philadelphia
Press
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-11-07

Syrup
Cough
and Group
Medicine.

mother must be able to
Medicine. pin her faith to it as to
her Bible. 1t must
contain nothing violent, uncertain,
or dangerous. 1t must be standard
in material and manufacture. II
must be plain and simple to admin
ister; easy and pleasant to take.
The child must like it. II must be
prompt in action, giving immedi-
ate relief, as childrens' troubles
come quick, grow fast, and end
fatally or otherwise in a very short
time. 1t must not only relieve quick
but bring them around quick, as
children chafe and fret and spoil
their constitutions under long con-
finement. 1t must do its work In
moderate doses. A large quantity
Of medicine in a child is not desira-
bic. II must not interfere with the
child's spirits. appetite or general
health. These things suit old as
well as young folks, and make Bo-
schee's German Syrup the favorite
family medicine. d
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-11-07

Capt. Planck, of the British bark Wind
hover, has the reputation Of being the young
est man ia tho queen's mercantile marine in
command Of a deep water vessel He is
mere boy in appearance, and only recently
passed his 9th birthday, but he is making
splendid record IN the matter OF quick voy-
ages. He recently brought his bark from
Sydney to San Francisco in forty-four days
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-11-07

DIR. Jordan's office Is at the residence of
ex-Mayor Yesler, Third and James.
Consultations and prescriptions absolute
ly free:
Send for free book explaining the Histo-
genetic system.
CAuTIos.--The Histogenetic Medicines
are sold in but one agency in each town.
The label around the bottle bears the fol-
lowing inscription: "Dr. ]. Eugene Jor-
dan, Histogenetio Medicine" Every other
device is fraud.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-11-07
wh.r. We &c, Our Weather.

Dakota Husband-Well. must get to the
Office, my dear; have busy day before me.
Wife-Good by, John, and don't forget
your fur overcoat and linen buster. ! zee the
probabilities are for changeable weather -
New York Sun
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-11-07

A rittsburg concern is the only one in the
country that can turn out steel armor plates
four inches thick. Each plate weighs lo,0O
pounds
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-11-07
CIrenm.,anes. AItsr Ca.r..

FIRST Neighbor-Why did you shoot my
dogt
Second Neighbor-Bscause he tried 70 bite
me.
You need not have shot him. You could
have pushed him of with the butt end OF your
gun
Wei, IL your dog wanted 10 be showed
with the butt end Of my gun be should have
come at me tail end tirst---Texas Siftings
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-11-07

The philosophy of Francis Bacon is the
philosophy of life. Despise no new acct
dent in the body" said he. " but ask opin-
ion Of it; in sickness principally respect
health, and in health action" There are
many so-called slight affections which men
think il brave not to notice. Ii is not
bravery; il is folly. As Bacon says, ode
spise no new accident in the body" BRAN
pRgrn's Puts will remove effectually and
at once a thousand and one Of the little ills
of life that often, if neglected, take years to
cure. BE sure 10 have with you always a
box of BRAsDRErHs PILLS.
They can be obtained in every drug and
medicine store, either plain OF sugar-coated.
"Who was ITeiand's greatest benefactor3 .
" Christopher Columbus. He discovered Amer.
lea"
For coughs. asthma and throat disorders
Use "RroWn's Bronchial Tfoches." - cents
a box.
Money which Is /" coming 10 you" does not al
ways arrive
Use Enameiine stove Polish: no dust: no smell.
Try GERaEA for breakfast.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-11-07

IL Is an odd fact that among the German
exports to this country IS grease extracted
from wool, aud shipped as u substitute foi
glNCerlne.