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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-05-07
How a plant Va. Mama.

A curious story il told of the way Ia
which that curious plant the mother-in
law got its name. An employee of the
botanical gardens attached 10 the Smith
sonian institution. in explaining the prop
critics OF the plant TO a reporter. mentioned
the fact that IL bad the power of parRlyzinK
the tongue. "A good thing for mother
IN law said the reporter. aad then and
there the name mother.in.law was applied
TO the plant
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-05-07

There are prizes floating about the At
iantic waiting To be picked up in the shape
of dereliet vessels and cargoes, which are
said by competent marine authorities 10
Ne worth ss,Oo0,Oo0. Some OF these vessels,
unless blown up or burned by government
cruisers, will long continue 70 be danger.
GUS obstacles on ocean highways Many
wnecking tugs are now cruising for the
derelicts nearest the Maine coast. and some
OF the abandoned craft will probably be
towed in. The least of them would be a
rich find for the wreekers.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-05-07
Well Know. to Sewsoa.., Men,

The late Edwin l. Pratt, Of Chicago, had
a very varied career In life. and was known
among journalists as one of the early and
active promoters of the ready print" sys.
tenn OF supplying newspapers. He began
work with Mr., Kellogg when the latter !
business WIS small, and advanced rapidly,
being general manager for many wears,
during which the A. n. Kellogg Newspa
per company grew very prosperous.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-05-07
Back In the Market.

He lat a Chicago evening entertain,
mentl-Do you know that very brilliant
looking woman at the piano, Miss Breezy
Miss Breezy-Ohi yes, intimately. l
viii be glad TO present you, Mr.. Waldo.
He-ThAnks. IL she nn unmarried
ladyf
Miss Breegy-Yes; she has been un-
married twice. York Sun.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-05-07
rAs Language Of tbs Sandwich a.l.aaer..

The Language Of this Sandwich Islanaess.
Mark Twain says OF the language Of
the Sandwich islands: THE native
language Is soft and liquid and flex.
ible. and IN every way efficient and
satisfactory Till you get mad: then.
there you are; there isn't anything M
il 10 swear with. Good Judges all say
IL is tha best Sunday language there
i. but then all the other six days In
the week ii just hangs idle ON your
hands; II isn1 any good for business,
and you can't work telephone with
it Many time the attention OF the
missionaries has been called to this tle.
feet, and they are always promising
they ara going to tx il, but they 20
fooling along, and feeling along. and
nothing u dona. Troy Telegram.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-05-07
THE CONCORD GRAPE.


The Man Who Developed IL stiII Lives
at a Coed Old Age.
The Concord grape IL 80 common and
popular that ii will surprise most people
to learn that il is of quite recent produc-
tion and was developed by chance from q
wih vine. Vet such il the fact, and the
original vine j. still In vigorous life Mr.
Ephrnim " Bull who lives about q mile
from Concord, Mass, on the road to lex.
ington, developed the luscious Concord
from the seeds Of grape that was found
growing wild In 1870 near that village
lie WAS born ia Boston III 1900. received
good education and was working Ms =
gold heater then disease OF the lungs drove
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-05-07

a servant girl be-
coming an heiress.
A year or so ago
a iiaxen haired
girl applied co
Mrs. q. +. I.un-
non. at l0la Mason
street, in answer
to an advertise
ment for n nurse
maid. and her ref
erences were so
good that she was
employed at once.
5 h Q " on the
hearts OF the chill.
dren aud gave the
Is..@t III katigfass-
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-05-07

him To AN open air
life. He became
an enthusiast in
grape culture, but
could not make
any of the sweeter
varieties thrive IN
the cool climate OF
that section. Even
the Long Island
grapeyines per-
ishel there. Only
the little acid va
rietit.s were hardy
enough. But when
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-05-07

eupied by consamptiYe patient should be
disinfected she same As one which has been
occupied by person suffering from small
pox or any other contagious disease
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-05-07

Edwin F. Pratt and his brother. Edwara
3 Pratt, were born in New England flfty-
seven years aga, and upto the age OF thirty
were rs completely alike as 1t il possible
for two human beings 70 he. picture OF
one would appear to their most intimate
friends rs n picture Of either. Edward L.
now lives in Florida, Edwin r. went 10
Wisconsin in time 10 enlist and serve in
the war In Wisconsin regiment, after
which hs WAS employed for some time in
the state treAsurer's Office, and then re-
moved 10 Chicago and entered the Kellogg
service. After Mr.. Kellogg,s death Mr..
Pratt became president Of the company
Last winter he had the grip and never en-
tirely recovered. dying finally OF heart
failure.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-05-07
Arnoitf.a Emntx Niche.

The bronze statue OF Gen Schuyler has
been placed In its niche In the Schuyler
wiGe monument One niche, which IA
always to remain vacant, Il inscribed with
the nams Of Benedict Arnold.-Eew York
Tribune
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-05-07
4 FORTUNE, GUT NO LovER.

The Experiences OF q Wealthy GsrAMm
Girl la America.
San Francisco presents the reading pub
Nc with q neat little romance In real life OF
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-07-06
Aeronau.s Killed in Boston Harbor.

Boston, July 5-A balloon ascension from
the commons Monday afternoon had a sad end
Ing, the aeronaut, Professor George Augustus
rogers, OF Maiden. Ne, being almost instantly
Killed. MS assistant, Thomas Fenton, diving
shortly afterward, and another occupant OF the
balloon, Reporter Golden Goldsmith. being
Totally injured. When about five miles down
the har5or and Off Thompson's island. Professor
Rogers, who did not relish the OCEAN voyage
attempted to oHen the valve and make a land
ing On the island. A rent was accidentally
made IN the side of the bal loon and il began tn
descend at terrific rate. and rs ii struck water
collapsed Rogers sank at once and his body
was not recovered. Fenton and Goldsmith
though BADLY hurt and half asphyxiatea by gas
succeeded IN holding on to the basket until
pitked up ty mon who went out from the island
ia boat Fenton died in a short time and
Goid>ni b is very ILL.,
CE1GNA, q. July 5.-At Button Yesterday
Mr. Jessie Garrett made an ascension AMI at
tempted 10 descend with a rsrachute rom n
great altitude. The parachute tailed TO
properly expand until near the ground. and
Mrs. Garrett descended with frightfuI raniditv
lato the lake and was drowned
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-07-06
More Bicycle Records Broken.

HARTFORD, Conn, July 5.-At the Charter
Oak track yesterday. I. J. Berlo. NJ. A. C., made
q worlds record. In trial against time he
made quarter mile in 2s A. seconds, with a
flying start This performance knocks full
second off the bicycle record.
HARTFORD, Conn, July 5-The bicycle races
az Quarter Oak park today were favored by a
hard, swift track and wind. Ar
mold IN the quarter mile l. A. W. state cham
pionship race made the American record, bat 4
was saatehed sway from him fifteen minutes
later. george r. Taylor, of The NJ. 4. c., paced
by George Banker. made an attempt
To lower Arnold's time of 80 seconds
and dill the quarter In 81 Is. He thus won
not only the American record, but the worla's
record. too, making "a faster quarter from a Nv
Ing start than WAS made by Zimmerman in
England short Z me ago that time being 81 ;
SPRINGFIELD, III, July a.--ln yesterdays races
OF the Illinois division OF the League OF Amesi-
can heeIuea. the bali mile wor.d's champion
ship record was broken by /. d. Munger. OF
chicago, WAC made il in as Is.
SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, July Sin the second davis
races Of tae Illinois vision of the League of
American Whceimen, held today, two records
were broken. " r Luns,ien OF the Ch[rarn
cycling C}uh, won ths half mile han lean raee
In l;o5 S-o. lowering The previous lowest record
IN the world Of I;Ja l. D. Munger, o. tie -a-1e
club, wen the mile handicap race in 2:22, heat
ing The American competition record o! 2:as Ia
The time was maize on a regulation share mite
horse tgaek
The bet previous record was H. C. Tyler's
o. i.UG
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-07-06
National League Cameo.

LOUISVILLE, July New YOrk's errors cost
them the game today. Score: Louisville Z, hits
9, errors 1; New York 5, hits o. errors7 Bat
teries-Hemming and Dowse; King and Boyle.
CINCINNATI, July 5.-Philadelphia won the
game in the first inning today by virtue of
Aliens hard hitting and Latham's error Score:
Cincinnati 8, hits s. errors 8; Philadelphia 2,
hits 9. errors 2 Observation-Disclosures and Vaughan;
weighing aud Cross.
CLEVELAND, July 5-The home team won by
heavy hitting. Score: Cleveland IL, hits 10,
errors g. Baltimore 5. hits 10, errors s. Batteries
Young and thinner; Cobb and Gunson.
PITTsBURG, July 5.-Superior all around play
Ing by the home team Won todays game score:
Pittsburg 4, hits s, errors l: Washington 2, hits
8, errors g. Batteries-Enret and Miller; Abbey
and Milligan.
CHICAGO, July 5.-Brooklyn won two holly
contested games today. In the first game not
run was scored until the eleventh inning when
Brooklyn had a streak of hard hitting and won
the game in the fourteenth. The second game
was won by combination OF lucky hits and
two outs in the sixth inning. First game
Score: Chicago l, hits 6, errors 8; Brooklyn 2
hits 10, errors 4. Batteries-Gumbert and
Schriver; Foutz and Con Daley. Second game
Score: Chicago 4, hits 10. errors 2: Brooklyn
3, hits 10, errors Enthusiastically and
Schriver, Haddock, Hart and Tom DAILY.
ST. LOUIS, July 5.-Lucky hitting and good
base running gave the Bostons the game today.
score: st Louis 8, hits Q, errors 4 Boston IA,
hits Is, errors s. Observation-Disclosures and
Moran; Staley, Nichols, Bennett aud Kelly.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-07-06
THELYNCHERS AGAIN
Two Negroes Executed by a Mob
at Vicksburg, Miss.
THE PRISON NOT DEFENDED.
Seven Hundred Negroes Guarding
Militia With Calling Gun Close by.

vIcKsBuRa. Miss, July 6.-About O'CLOCK
this "wednesday morning a mob proceeded 70
the jsil, took out Smith Tooley and John L.
Adams, colored, and hanged them. Before
stringing them up the meDwere taken TO
the courtroom and given brief ex-
animation, but it proved futile, and the
mob soon tired of it. They were charged with
the murder aud robbery of Benson Blake, a Ener-
chant of .dwood The Warren Light Artillery
company declined the invitation OF the officer
Is defend the Jail, and the crowd met no resist
ance.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, July 5.-Nearly 700 ne
groes are under arms tonight and deployed in
squads in the vicinity OF the Duval county jail
They claim that the whites intend lynchins
negro, Ben Heed, ar-eeted yes
terday for the murder of Frank Burrows. The
whites say they had no idea OF lynching b m.
There is much excitement, however, and the
negroes persist in keeping up the patrol. By
order OF Governor Fleming, two companies OF
state troops were ordered out tonight,
with full equipment and gatling gun. The
troops are encamped in front of the jail. At a
late hour tonight the negroes are still walking
about i'll small squads, and it is thought there
wifi be no trouble.
WHEELING, w. Va, July 6-Edgar Jones. col
ored, who murdered Michael Tierney Monday
night, was taken out of Jail OF Weston, Lewis
county, at 2:30 this morning by large mob and
hanCed
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-07-06
A Worlds Fair Riot in Chrca.o.

CHICAGO, July 5-For year portion of the
lake front near Van Buren, street has been used
as the landing place of dozens OF pleasure
steamers, which ply between this city
and suburbs, out in the harbor, rum
up the shore, etc. The company which
secured the privilege OF transporting pas
sengers to the Worlds fair grounds de.
eided that they wanted to put their regular
docks in, and the city authorities notified the
transient occupants Of the lake front that they
must move. The latter assert that the company
had secured the Worlds fair privilege through
unfair means and announced their determine
ton to stand on their rights. This morning
the harbor master called on the police Tor as
sistauee and twenty men were sent him.
Ihey went down to the lake front and
proceeded to ordor the boats to pull away and
prepared to remove the temporary landing
stages, which had been placed there They were
no sooner at work than several mariners inter-
fered and lively row resulted. Que belIigerent
sailor and an equally war-like policeman had a
sailor was badly VIZ ted. Several of
the crew of one vessel were dragged
off to the station. BY this time several thous-
aud people had congregated at the Lake Front
park and made considerable demonstration.
inos..of them siding with the sailors The police
captain in charge, fearing riot,
sent Tor fifty moro men, and when they
arrived the crowd dispersed. The police
then proceeded with the work of eviction and
without further trouble beyond one or two
slight encounters finished the Job and cleared
the place where The docks are to be put The
sailors who have been evicted say their rights
nave been Invaded, and propose to take the
matter into the courts
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-07-06
COLORED MEMS CONVENTION.
Resolutions Protesting Against Outrages
and Urging Seif-Improvemcnt.


CINCINNATI, July 5.-The national convention
of colored men to consider matters of lnteres: to
their race convened here Monday. Daniel A.
Rudd, of this city, who q leader in the mat
ter. made a glowing speech. euloszng the pa
triotsm of his race. He counseied moderation
and culture, to the end that the race might COM
mand respect He talked on the Entertainment of
the 6olored men. A number of other speeches
were made, reciting the southern outrsges, etc.
&c. Robinson, of Kentucky, referred mildly
to the poor comfort given the coloved people by
President Harrison. Resolutions were adopted
appealing to the American people for justice
against murder and violence, robbery and
ex.ortion, hasty and cruel judgments. and
against the fierce mobs, appealing to the colored
people to bear in mind that their prosperity and
their advancement depend upon themselves.
They must practice industry, economy, soori-
ETY., be orderly, law abiding and honest, that
they may win the reputation OF good citizens.
The resolutions declare that the interests OF
the colored people require the establishment of
literary academy where colored youths may
acquire a thorough practical and engineering
education. The resolutions also declare that
Washington City is the best suited location for
such an institution. and that the project be sub
mitted to the consideration OF the people of the
United States.
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attempted to interrogate Terrill, but his ques-
Itions could not be heard, and Terrilt left the
Ietage Harvey, OF Florida, grew excitable iu
defending Terrlll, denounced the charge ss an
infamous lie and asserted that It came
from the machine which controlled
[tne cordage business of the country.
This stirred up Samuel Levitt, OF Joliet. III.
VINO shouted that he had proofs. A personal
encounter seemed imminent between TerriIi
ana Levitt, but a friend warded it Off Nearly
All the subsequent speeches had some relation
/ 70 the charses. and most of the speakers, while
coming out Tor Field, were careful to say It was
nov because OF the cordage trust matter.
finaiiy oalIoting was begun and the first ballet
Issu.sed; Field 7s3, Terriil Ssh Weaver and
= ieia each male spirited addresses aud at a
"a; .he convention adjourned sine die
Inc national committee this afternoon organ
iAeu oy electing the following executive com.
ilsee: II. Z. Taubeneck. of Illinois, chair
Ian Ian ;. IL Turner, of Gcorgis, secretary: j. H.
OF Texas; George washburn, aasss-
Gsausetts; V. o. stickler, Nebraska: Ignatius
a. Z. Rankin. Indiana
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-07-06
Horrible Grimes of Insane Men.

HURON, :. D., July 5.-N p. X. Thomp>on was
brought here today iron Arlington, Kingsbury
county, aud paced in jail, charged with at
tempting To kill his vile aud Mrs Blichton
with whom she boarded. His wife had Jeff
h'm several months ago because OF cruel
treatment, and secured a divorce Yes
teEcAy he went 70 the house and
eEdSavor - induce her 20 return 20 HIM Meet
ing with refusal, he drew butcher knife and
struck her 10 the abdomen, Infifcting a serious
wound He then turned on Mrs Brighton and
cut her so severely that her intestines pro-
traded He then a.teynptsd TO take his own
lie. but was ayerpowcred. He now saws the
deed was committed while under the influence
Of opium taken with suicidal intent
DUBUQUE. Is, July 5--Anthouy K Craig
Brought his " fe home from the insane asylum
o. saturday night Nothing was seen of either
Gntii tonight, when the police entered the
house ana foEna both lying dead on the bed
Craig had killed his vile ana himself Ths
cause Is unknown.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-07-06

btFFAAo' 5osY A.-staEtliny ernrss urs-n
ofoAgi.t oat 'hiS morning Concerning ths Ma
tlonai savings bauk deis!saaa,. me No..
sues Was OF, donp ihy the actasl farts OF
'Aeoat sali tae l'sSSo2o~s have been exaIuinei.
anu asie a-'ys, s1' feseaes the surprising total
OF a-esS2a lie revelation was rns,i8 st
morning ia the s3pyeme coasl when ~. e..
attorney general sppl.ot tor ;eransr~rt -
esiver for the bank. Chef Examiner J.,.t..,,
believes the asf&lea.ioas VIII reach fullv s.,
60 1hs Official statement q the haak .,
SINNER show total liabilities sl.sso,Sslta and
assets % Si,ooo. 81 -. deficiency d ~, F,- =
Dana. tAus iaF. has turned ii money and nr1r.
cry amounting - $S2,0oa. The appointment =,
receiver has been postponed til Taursaay
Damn and RoakAeepeE AEmslrnng are IN a..
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-07-06
In the House.

WASHINGTON CRY, July 5-The speaker laid
before the House today the Senate free silver
bill, and said 1t would be referred to the COM
mittee on coinage, weights and measures under
the rules. Bland of Missouri asked that the
committee have leave to sit during the sessions
OF the House. Tracey of New York objected, and
moved that the bill be referred to the committee
On banking and currency. The vote resulted in
no quorum. cali was ordered, and l7e MEM
bers responded Catchings of Missouri offered .
resolution that all leaves of absence, except for
sickness, be revoked. Carried. Another vote
on Iraceys motion to refer the bill to the COM
m'ttee on banks and banking showed no quorum
voting. motion to adjourn was defeated, and
call OF the House ordered. quorum having
been secured after two calls, Tracey's motion
was next in order. No quorum appearing. the
House, on motion of Bland. adjourned.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-07-06
THEY MUST HAVE MONEY.
eopIe's Party Send Notice That the
members Must subscrihe Funda

eopIe's Party Send Notice That the
members Must subscribe Funds.
oAAHA, July a-The Peoples party national
COMMITTEES today adopted resolutions catIipg
upoii tue reform press to use all its influence to
'ne emu that upon July q, or earlier every PEG.
Pie . party club and labor organization in the
country wiz meet and collect carnuairu funds
.or the national campaign and that
'ncn adjourn TO meet again on
August 10, the anniversary of the hattie
o. bennington. Meetings on that dax are ~ no
ne.a IN every township TO collect funds for the
national campaign The address declare, that
.ue people must sustain this campaign with
- a.ahs; Is well as votes, or II may fall and with
- .he hopes oil the people for justice and pros
Perlty. All moneys collected sbould n. - n,cs
transmitted 10 III. C. Rankin of Terre Hante
I,iu. treasurer o. the national committee of the
feopies party. 1t is further requested that at
ea.n VI such meetings committees shall be- au-
pointed whose duty it will be to make tho
ough canvass of the township or ,-acs,o+ 81
contributions In addition TO the above rnetho8
.hS haeonal committee establishes four funds
- pe known as tie ten-doliar campaign fund
and me hve-doilar campaign fund, one-dollar
t. passh Iund ana hfty-cent campaign fund.
requests all the friends of the cause
VINO are able to DO so to sand
.ne1 names and contributions direct
TO the national treasurer. TO be
published IN the reform press of their resnee-
I'VE states, providing that contributors shall be
a.io"ed, IL they desire, to pay in monthly IN.
s'aIiheh's The address also urges every speaker
ior the party to take up collections for the ma
.ionai iund at all meetings. 1t urges ladies' in
sympathy with the party 10 form clubs for the
soAse'ion OF FUNDS and the forwarding OF the
WORK. The address concludes as follows:
me national committee of the PEOPLES party
say 70 their friends that there is reasonable pre
oaSSttts .nat that party will sweep the country
Sec, sa "a candidate for president and vice
pa.sIueht III they are given means enough to
Pu. speakers IN the field aud supply the people
Win campaign literature. The Poop e's party
oi the United States earnestly requests the
women Oh the country to organize at once aud
iis.p IA TINS contest. because we are fighting to
save nor only them and ourselves but the com.
aug generation from plutocracy and slavery.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-07-06

WASHINGTON CITY, July 5.-Senator Kyle In
an Interview yesterday said:
, lie believed that the people will carry Kansas
nebraska, South and North Dakota, with fight
ing Chances Tor Minnesota, Colorado Nevada
Idaho aud Montana. In any event he thourh ut
thcf would hold the balance OF power This
would undoubtedly throw the election into the
Rouse and result in the election OF Democratic
president, unless the silver men sorm a comb u
auon To elect president favorable to free silver,
when Wonid give the Peoples party candidate a
ehanee He opposed the force bill ana fayors a
low tarii. He considered the proposed inter-
ha1ioaal monetary conferences dilatory meas
uIe, CONCEDED by gold men to quiet the free sill
yer agitation in the coming election.
His sentiments on immigration coincide with
those OF the Knights OF Labor regarding the re-
striction.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-07-06
The Fastest Steamer in tho World.

PHIL. DELPHIA, July 5.-The famous steam
launch Yankee Doodle, which viii race shortly
with the Norwood for the American record,
made wonderful showing yesterday over the
SchuylkiH The best time for one milo made
by the Norwood was minutes Il seconds The
little yacht Yankee Doodle was captained by
one OF her owners, John Mcbride, and showed a
pair of heels that astonished the spectators. The
run was made with flying start, and occurred
without a break of any kind. When the lag
was dropped at the end the Yankee Doodle had
made the mile In minutes 3-5 seconds Dur
ing the time the launch was making tremendous
speed over one-thri of her length behind the
bow was entirely clear of water.