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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-02-20
CONGRESSMAN GRAINS pokER sroRY
Why We wasn't shas ON the First Night
and How He Escaped aa the Second.

Why We Wasn't shas on the First Night
and How He Escaped the Second.
Congressman Grain, who represents
the Galveston district Of Texas, tells
some remarkable stories Of poker play
Ing In that state during war time. Ii
was an epoch there OF lawlessness and
mob rule, and personal bravery was the
quality of leadership One night he
was playing In game with three or
four Others. one of them a desperate
named Boyd The latter took ad-
vantage of the conviviality of the pro
ceedings tn hold out a card, and Grain
saw him do II. On the spur Of the mo
ment Grain said. Boyd. You are cheat.
ingl"
II was a foolish thing to do unless
with pistol IN hand. because il meant
Immediate murder. But, to the sur.
prise Of every one, Boyd simply turned
very pale laughed and replied, Grain
boards at my house, you know. and so
cant afford to- shoot him
The next evening Boyd came unin.
vited into Grains room. where some
other men were, aud offered to play
Grain game of two handed ''freexe
out" The latter assented and they sat
down Mt the table. while the rest drew
their chairs back and waited for the
tragedy they supposed was coming. A
few minutes later Boyd again cheated,
80 openly that he doubtless intended to
be caught, and Grain at once charged
him with the otfense
Immediately Boyd leaped to his feet,
seized two chairs and threw them intt
the air. One OF them struck Boyd a,
1t fell, and he drew the pistol lie had
ready. crying. Grain. you hit me with
a cilairl"
Like flash, says Grain, In telling
the story, my instinct as criminal
lawyer came to my aid | saw that his
purpose was to claim self defense in
shooting me So, witllm, stirring from
my seat, ! pointed l,iy iiHger Mt Boyd,
who had me covered with his gun. and
said: Boyd. YOU know that isn't true
haven't touched you. Ii you want
TO fight Ill accommodate you anywhers
you like and with any weapons within
an hour Of this time Let's fight, L
need be, but there's no occasion fol
murderr"
Grains GOODNESS Of action saved hin
and the duel never came OFT, becanss
friends interfered He lived 10 secur,
Boyd's acquittal Of murder subse
quently. Later on, however. Boyt
was killed with his boots on in row
Washington Star
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-02-20

Joseph Graham, Of Jones district, had
fed lis hogs the other morning and
was leaning ON the fence looking al
them eat when he felt something chilly
fondling and earessing him ina peculiar
ly earnest way about the head. face
and neck. He saw at once that he had
placed his elbow about midway ON the
body of kipg snake. several feet long,
and was holding him fast down ON the
rail, and. rs you would suppose. both
ends of the snake being loose. they cut
up vigorous and rapid capers about Mr.
Grahain's countenanee. Mr. Graham
says he took his elbow off as soon as he
found that the snake did NOT want II to
stay ON. : Eastman Tines-Journal.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-02-20
a LOVE LETTER.


A letter, love. q letter, love
send to yon letter.
And exery lines link, my love.
Andevery words fetter
10 bind your heart. hy loves own ara
Toonegwho loves you better
Than AL the world Although between
Your city and bis prairie
A Thousand miles do Intervene,
Fair fancy proves fairy,
TO bring your face. your tender grace
Your truth that cannot vary.
A letter. love, 6 letter. love,
meant 10 write a letter.
And every line link should be,
And every word fetter,
To bind your heart. by loves osrn art
To one who lovez you better
Than all the world HUT still pauAs.
With precious moments palter,
And fear To teil you all because
fear TO fail and falter,
Like one who Lays with humble gaxs,
His tribute on an altar.
So take the few poor words send,
And read the lines between, dear,
And like ienient lady lend
Your love 10 make them tnean, dear,
AL lips would speak 10 brow and check
Could heart behold It's queen, dear.
Kate N. Cseary in New York Ledger.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-02-20
Tha Venerable sEashsr.

Two ladies we're standing 1T the corner Of
Bush and Kearny streets about . o'clock
waiting for a ear Both we're young and
pretty. An elderly man, whose mastachs
was whifs bat curled up at the ends by ths
barlser, aud whoss tile and clothing were .
credit TO his halter and tailor, edged up %
the ladies and stared At them. He shifted
around, and besides staring made his bssf
effort at a fascinating smile. Then be coughsd
gently, wiped his lips with dainty siik hand
kerchiaf aud smiled again. At last be lifted
his hat and bowed. LOUISE, said one Of ths
young ladies 20 the other, calmly, give ths
poor old nian nickel He Is evidently toe
mar
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-02-20
R.palr your worn out c,o,n..

A poor man who wants to dress wen
and as cheap as he can should not dis
card = suit so long as its color is firm and
its fibres hang together. No man knows
how far SIS year spent for repairs viii
go toward making his appearance pre-
scntable, nor how large an expenditure
for new garments il has saved him until
he tries it. II men with moderate in
comes, who feel obliged 10 dress shabbily
SIX months out of the year. observed n
woInan's why OF sponging. overhauling
and retrimming they might get useful
object lesson from it.--New York Star.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-02-20

The British consul at this port Il good
enough to warn all those intending 10 visis
Europe that the British government win nos
redeem English gold coins Of a date preceding
Queen Victoria, except at their bullion value.
Tradespeopls aud the hotels In London are
using 70 receive them, except with a dis-
count Of seven pence or fourteen cents on the
pound It will be necessary 10 avoid receiy-
ing amy old British soysreigns or half sov-
ereigns when buying money TO take aboard
sllip. unless you are willing 10 stand the do
dnction of two or three cents ON the dollar
Boston Transcript
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-02-20
slr. rarn.ll.. sIl.auataslen.

Once, and once only. has Mr.. Paruell been
known to quote poetry In speech. Work
ing up toward his paroration, he declared
that they would never rust until they had
made their country rsaiizs the poets dream
Eirat nowsr cf the earth. tarwt Jewel of the seA
..tsssn. gem = said friend at his elbow.
ss0h, yes,n replisd Mr.. Parnell. "but tswel
D. q better word. Y
believe tho friend who was neanaalisSd nj
his leaders rendering Of ths familiar line was
Mr. pill0n. --lSesLsw * RasswA
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-02-20
what Invalid. 1--we ON.

Some features OF tho traffic IN meat era
tndesd remarkable, a. ths following incidsas
showss A few days ago an omnibus cen-
ductor was imprisoned for ovsrsiriving two
aged and exhausted horM@ which hs bad pur-
chased for next % nothing. In the dsfsnse
1t came out that thess worn ont animals were
not sold with a view 10 further work, but
according % thsir forInar owner, Tor another
pnrposa. They we're lntanslsd 10 furnish
bsss Tor tbs msnulactursr of hsss ten. .--Ionr
don LAnaaG
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-02-20

The company formed TO construct
the BROOKLYN bridge was Incorporated
In 1867, with a capital of =, 0oo, 600. oi
whicl VI, COG. 600 was to lie contributed
by the city of Brooklyn. 81 500, 600 by
the city Of New York and $500, 600 By
private individuals In 1879 the Brook.
lyn bridge was made state work, un.
der direction Of the cities OF New York
and Brooklyn. New York Sun,
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-02-20

Wilson PhiIson Is q man who keeps
his word. whatever elsa may bo said Of
him.
Bilson-Do you find him sor
Wilson-Yes; he borrowed fiva dollars
from me . year ago. and he said he'd
never forget my kindness.
Bilson--And be hasn't?
Wilson-No; every time he wants 20
borrow money he comes 10 me.-Har-
per's Bazaar
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-02-20
rhe widow weala Do Aels % rax,

Young Doctor to old Doctor Doctor,
| have told yon how ! am treating that
patient. Do You think l should change
the course Of treatment anYi
HAS he got any money!
mo, but his life Ii insured
"Wsll, Just continue your present
treatment. Epoch.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-02-20
Nothing delighta the areragn Enalisf

Nothing delights the average English-
man more than 10 be member Of i so
ciety with long and involved name. In
fact societies such NJ .'Ths Society for
the Better Promotion Of Relaxation from
Business Cares and Enjoyment During
Luncheon Hours In the Municipality of
London grow in strength and influence.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-02-20

Mrs. Liyerrnore says that her husband
Il Republican while ahe Il 4 pruhsls-
ZIONIST: he Is a protectionist and she q
free trader; he has POW In ona church,
she In another; no has one doctor, nhs
another; and yet they Ara happy and
harmonious and never dream of quarrel.
Ing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-19

achievements on either side during 'Ho w.. ,,';.
Being IN, most famous body Of '''- II,
country. /, Is quite natural that e'''' 80 -
,ho, bos ononoted from them in tho form .,
literary composition has attracted unuS"a -.
attention. If for no other reason -" amaDts
has touched, as a rule, upon the 80 ,,i,b
Of the war. which are invested eacn ''''
larger degree Of interest. ..-o rro.
No other body Of men in Americh INV :;
duced such a valuable mass OF n'e'"'''o
tho presen. generation rs the military men,
and that mass would have had asupi'nv -
portance even IL the composition A"U 49,
rather inferior in style. Tho gravity oil 'n0
subjects dealt with has given the literary pro
ductions OF many Of our leaders "e'sN'
which these productions would not have ue-
rived from their literary style alone
Unlike the majority of persons IN other
callings. our military leaders have had a siofF
of extraordinary interest to relate. and TINS IS
one Of tie secrets of their reputation Tor H.
erary culture. In the light Of it the claim ior
the pre-eminent literary training Oh west
Point is seusibly diminished IN Importance.
The Just test will be 10 compare the gradu-
ates Of that institution twenty years henco
with the graduates Of other institutions. u
no great war shall have interviewed the claim
Of West Point will be subordinated to the
claim Of a number Of other institutions IN
which necessarily more attention - paid TO
literary culture pure and simple.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-19
A CONTEST roG TIE CONVENTION.

Tbs,e ia a very active contest in progress
| between the cities which are competing io'
tho honors and material advantages wnich
,,;tt ooo,ra ca tho Mace where the National
| Democratic Convention Will DO heiu' pcle-
cations have arrived from the Northwest IN
| tho interest O. 81. Paul and Milwaukee, ana
delegations from Indianapolis. New YORK
Cincinnati. Kansas City and San Francisco
are expected at an early day. Each city Is
cla,minc that the local interests OF the party
IN It's own general section OF country Will De
very much promoted by the convention being
held in its precincts, and obscure hints are
being thrown out that unless these claims are
recognized tho Republican party Will ENJOY
local superiority over its rival IN the next
presidential campaign.
The delegations from the Northwest are e'-
pecially earnest in describing the beneiiciai
effects which will follow the meeting OF the
convention in one of the cities in that poI-
ton of the United States. That section II Is
urged, has been drifting very rapidly To-
wards Democracy, and it only needs TINS en-
coulagement TO turn the tide stu more
strongly and decisively in It's direction
All this is no doubt. very mucn e1asger-
ated for purpose. A convention can Only
excite temporary enthusiasm because 10
appeals only for n few days to local pri'o
and IS thon practically forgotten. 1t can nave
no permanent effect upon the political senu-
meut OF a large division of country and
10 urge a contrary view would appear 70 De
Decentralization Of strict accuracy to the de-
tails of private or local pecuniary interest.
The first principle that should govern the
selection of the city in which tho con-
vention is TO meet is that this city should be
large enough to furnish the amplest accom-
modations tor the delegations which shall AZ
tend tho convention as well as for the great
crowd which is so likely 10 be drawn together
10 witness the issue OF its proceedings. and tho
second principle is that the city shall be cen
traly located in its relations 10 all the states
OF the Union.
The Republican party has always observed
these principles IN the holding Of ITS presi-
Dental conventions. and there is reason to
think they have been wise in doing 90
Chicago is the city which is most frequently
favored by that party and there is ground for
believing that the Democratic party would
not 20 far wrong if it showed an equal degree
of consistency in its choice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-19

A claim has been recently put forth that
the West Point Military Academy has been
the most successful institution IN this coun-
try in imparting q sound literary training.
The principal evidence brought forward in
support of this statement IS the fact that
among the graduates Of tho Academy who
rose to the highest distinction during
the course of the lato war there were
few who were not distinguished for
an unusually correct if not elegant
style in English composition. Sherman
Sheridan. Grant. Mcdowell. Humphreys
Pope, Buel Porter. Hallecl. Crook Rose
cranz, Hancock and Hazen are mentioned in
confirmation of this assertion on the Union
side, while Davis, Lee. Bragg. Jackson, Long
street, joe Johnston. D. IT, Maury. Beaure-
gard. Early. Hood. Hill. Hardee and larre
number Of others are named on the Southern
side.
All these men, whether living or dead. have
shown their capacity to employ their pens.
and offer in their writings whether in the
form Of memoirs. special papers or military
reports. very striking examples of their
literary training.
the culture Of these distinguished military
leaders may, however, be candidly admitted
without It following that the claim for the
literary supremacy Of West Point must be
acknowledged. Ii is not that West Point an.
joys pre-eminencein this respect, but merely
that IN the course OF the last quarter of a GEN.
fury the most conspicuous body OF menin the
United States have been the soldiers who
rose to celebrity in consequence of their
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-19

I'm tho y lice court yesterday. Alexander
Iunslal and w. s. Carroll were charged with
charging passengers excessive hack fare. a
ouestI of terhnicaiity having been raised.
the matter was referred 20 the City Att rney
for his opinion.
John Miller. stalwart negro. was charged
with hor,ewMppug little white boy named
Frank Strang Fined 80.
Isaiah Clarke. charged with unaw.u.ly
beating his wife. julia Clarke. lie PAID -IIlO
Tor bis domestic amusement
Francis Brand vas charged with beating
George Washington. and paid S2.O
j. O.. Elicit. charged with being dlsorderly
in the store oft b. iiorshcim. Ito pleaded
guilty. and raid fine of $50.
Marshall Brown. charged with breaking IN
the door o. M1lhe MHlte Fined $40.
john Cary. charged with cutting William
Cary with % razor Case dismissed.
John Brlyton was CHARGED with keeping "a
disorder. house. bat for lack OF evidence the
case was dismissed.
Samuel Adams charged with stealing one
gold watch from Martha Cump.er Case
dismissed.
Chapman Thompson and Burton Poindex-
ter. charged with stealing one lot OK towels
the property of Louisa Paine one lot OF cloth
ing the property OF D Inn Wade one lot Of
groceries from Lee Vaughan. and one lot Of
household goods, tools. 6c. from Cornelius
Robinson. The prisoners We're committed 10
all for twelve months as suspicious charac-
tiers and the above cases sent on 10 the hu-t-
llgs court.
Lotte Williams charged with stealing
three rubber shoes from l.. Levy. Case dis
missed
Daniel Hobs0n. IT. p. Kelly. John Lee.
Morris Powell, Buuell Robinson Wilson
johnson and Greenleaf Iownes were char ed
with being drunk and hnel
James Williams and James Harris paid IS
sud costs for creating disturbance in the
bar-rOom OF James Fulton.
Josephine Iuit.es was Given six months IN
jail Oh the charge Of receiving stolen goods.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-19

The family of Jay Gould Is pursued by
cranks. At present the favorite plan Of these
cranks for getting possession of a portion Of
the fortune of the Wizard OF Wall Street is to
obtain possession of Miss Goulds person.
with a view Of marriage, which shows more
diplomatic turn OF mind than that displayed
by the bomb thr0wer. who came so near to
destroying the life of Russell Sage. Norcross
was in so much of a hurry that he employed
The most direct means OF getting a share Of
Mr.. Sage's fortune. Landauer, the latest
sutton for Miss Goulds hand is ready to defer
for time the enjoyment OF Mr.. Gould's
wealth The opinion OF the young lady as to
the disinterestedness of mankind must be in q
state Of some confusion in consequence of the
efforts which are being constantly made to
abduc. her.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-19
War on the Platform.

Rev. Frank Stringfellow. now popular and
able Episcopal clergyman. was IN the storm
and stress of war one of the most daring Of
scouts. Truth Is ever stranger than fiction.
and bis stories of the perils and dangers of
his scout life are full OF interest On the 9th
instant. at COrcorn Hall. Mr.. StringicllOw
Will tell the story OF his strange experiences.
pleasure OF hearing some delightful music by
MAJOR Kirk Mathews. Captain Frank Gun
ningham. Miss Jennie Ferguson and other
popular singers. The proceeds are for the
benefit Of the Venable-street Baptist aud the
Martinsyllle Episcopal churches.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-19

I. 1892. The proceeds Of the tax shall 10
used for the maintenance or the go
i'm this State. and shall be distribute" ~
rata TO each county as in the manner 81 'Do
Sfate school fund. The constable ID eacu
naoisteral district OF the various couAslcs
shall see that the tax is paid. IL this j. nov
done he shall kill each dog for when no leN
has been paid and he shall receive oIe ..Vi'I
for each dog So killed. BY Mr.. IhlAP a..
Brown. of BOtetourt An act requiring tHe
SUPERINTENDENT of Public Grounds TO re.
move the snow from walks IN the 'ap.'o'
$ iuare and sidewalks surrounding tne SA"0
Bills PASSED.
The following senate bills were passed An
act To amend and re-euact section u Oh an hcD
inc0rp rating the ialls Church ana OF , Ina
Railway Company. approved Junu4if ~ 80
as amended by an act approved J@hu''is -
1890 entitled an net TO amend anu N
socfior, Il az an net Incorporating the ans
chnrch and Potomac Railroad Company; an
act 10 amend and re-enact sections j. ana ~
of session. acts OF 1csl-eO. entitled an hcO 10
CHANGE tho name Of the town or Foodsoh 90
the city Of Bristol and provide new ch"ttol
for the same and section IS ~ salu acJ "S
amended by an act approved March - lo5J
an act 20 Incorporate the city of kGdiord
mo following House bills were passed. An
oct 10 rerulat the use of steam D9llors in the
Commonwealth of Virginia. ~ act Co amend
am re-enact section oI chapter so or an az.
entitled an act % incorporate tue town "l
Cape Charles IN the county of Northampton,
approved March ]. lss6. an act Cor the pro-
lection of deer no the county az Bland an act
defining lawful fence for TIE county OF
Essex an act 60 amend section 1885, tote OF
1--1. relating 60 tho establishment OF com
petng ferries SO far Us the same relates %
tha county oil Giles. an act TO authorize the
board 0f trustees Of Margaret Academy IN
the county OK Acc0mac O. make sale OF pro,
marty he.l lv them in trust. an act 20 amend
section 3 OF an act approved February -.
1858 entitled am act % work and keen ln
ord rtae public roads OK tue county of ft,-
s.lyania. au act % repeal an act approved
March 1870 entitled an act for
tine protection of fish ia flitsy-
vania county au act 90 amend and re-enact
section of chapter SO, acts 1857 1871,
INCORPORATING tho Pulaski Development
COMPANY. allowing IL % increase its capital
stock. an aot 70 protect the title oft nona-nie
pureIqser of real estate Tor value from tho
Ioir-at- law of 70 decedent against deFl-ee
az fha said real estate without notice % suen
rurch.-er. an act to empower the trustees OF
Inc district school boards OF Union han
school al. rct. Franklin county. % use any
-urplgs county public school funds Deionglh-
ID said district tor tie purpose OF purchasing
or erecting buildings for school purposes ,r
d,ecnaryirg amy Indebtedness ot the salu
district. an act To- authorize the board or
SUPERVISORS ol Accomac 20 Increase theT levy
Tor county and district school purposes
gu ae. t0 defue the line between the ma@is-
teril districts of Atlanta and MetompAn III
Ace0mae. au act 90 make tile boundary lines
q lots and tracts OF lands 10 LuuenOulS
county % lawful fence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-19

The remarkable scene that occurred on
passenger tram on the New York Central and
Hudson River railroad on Sunday. in which
three desperadocs took possession Of the train
and proceeded to terrorize the passengers by
brandishing their pistols and knives. is very
distinctly suggestive of the wild and woody
West in It's very worst developments. That
such q scene should take place between the
two most important and highly civilized
centres Of the Empire State-Albany and New
lork-in section Of country that is thickly
settled and full Of towns and cities. will cause
very general surprise. Il at least shows that
tho spirit of disorder and lawlessness is not
confined west Of the Mississippi or to the South
as some of tho enemies OF this part of the
United States profess to belieys.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-19

Syracuse Lodge. Knights Of Pythias. held a
meeting last evening in their hall. corner of
Fourteenth and Franklin streets. In January
OF last year the lodge offered 70 the member
who would memorize the ritual q handsome
present. Several candidates entered the race.
but before II was half run gave up Only one
member had the pluck 10 stay. knight ID. B..
De Sylvia was the successful contestant.
Pa,t-C hancellor5 J. q. Satterwhite. 4. l..
Lucas and q. T.. Bowden were appointed "a
committee 10 procure Pythian pin. which
will be presented t. Mr.. De Sylvia a. the next
meeting Of the lodge.