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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-02-22
S6,OO0,0OO PER MONTH.
A Bill to Require the Purchase Of that
Amount of Silver Bullion,

A Bill TO Require the Purchase Of that
Amount Of Silver Bullion.
We are indebtaj to Congressman
Broderwick for a copy of his bill
in reference to the purchase OF silver
And as the subject is Of vital interest
to US here we republish it in full, as
follows:
A BILL.
To amend section one of an act
entitled "An act directing the pur-
chase of silver bullion and the issue
OF Treasury notes there on, and for
other purposes" approved July
fourteenth, eighteen hundred and
ninety.
BE it enacted by the Senate and
House of Representatives Of the
United States Of America in Congress
assembled, That section one Of an &C,
entitled "An act directing the pur-
chase OF silver bullion and the issue OF
Treasury notes thereon, and for other
purposes, approved July fourteenth,
eighteen hundred and ninety. be, and
the same is hereby, amended so as to
read as follows:
"That the Secretary Of the Treasury
is hereby directed to purchase, from
time to time, silver bullion to the
aggregate amount OF six million
ounces, or SO much thereof MS may be
offered in each month, at the marke ct
price thereof, not exceeding one dol.
lar for three hundred aud seventy -one
and twenty-five hundredths grains Of
pure silver and t. issue in payne mt for
such purchase of silver bullion Treas
cry notes of the United States, to be
prepared by the Secretary Of the
Treasury in such form and of such
denominations, not l-ss than one dol
lar nor more than one Thousand dol
lars, as he may prescribe; and a sum
sufficient to carry into effect the pro.
visions OF .lns act is hereby appro-
priated out Of any money in the
Treasury not otherwise appropriated:
Provided, That in making such pur-
chases American silver shall be pre-.
ferred; aud ii at the close Of any month
sufficient amount Of silver bullion,
from the American product, has no,
been offered and purchased to comply
with the provisions of this act, the
Secretary is directed to make purchases
OF bullion, if offered, without beirg
restricted to our domestic production
so that the aggregate purchase will
amount to six million ounces for each
month";"
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-02-22
The Girl Was Posted.

Teacher = If your mother had
twenty-five yards of stuff, and made q
dress requiring hut eighteen yards
how much would she have left?
Little eirl-Mamma can't make
her own dresses. She has tried often
and they are always either too
Teacher-Suppose she sent it to the
dressmaker, how much would the
dressmaker send back?
Little girl - Depends on which
dressmaker she sent it to. Some
wouldn't send back any.
Teacher Gmpatien,ly) - Suppose
she sent it to any honest one?
Little girl-Some of the honest ones
cut things to waste SO that there is
never ANYTHING left, no matter how
much you send EN-.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-02-22
THE NATIONAL GUARD.

It's Total Strength on the Pacific Coast.
Virginia New Enterprise.l
In view Of the late Gillian difficulty
the report OF the Secretary OF War,
giving the following as the strength
of the National Guard militia in the
Pacific States is interesting:
California - Eight Generals, Ill
general staff officers, 100 reg,mental,
field and staff officers, 2:9 musicians,
1852 privates; aggregate, 4,21S;
number of men available for military
duty unorganized, l53,3S9.
Nevada-Two Generals, 10 gen.
eraI staff officers, ~ company officers,
81 non commissioned officers, musi.
clan, 450 priva,es; aggregate, 575;
number of men available for military
service unorgahized, 10,540.
Oregon-One general, IL general
staff officers, 20 reglmentaI, staff and
field officers, IS company officers, 2S3
non-commissloned officers, l,C03 pri-
Yates; aggregate, 1,50G; number of
men available for military service
unorganized, $4,000.
Washington-One general, % gen.
csal staff officers, 20 regimental, staff
and field officers, So company officers,
1873 non-commissioned officers, So
musicians, $40 privates; aggregate,
1,l45; number Of men available for
military service unory anized, 50,0U0.
1t may be noticed that Nevada is a
little top.heavy in the way Of generals
and officers as compared with the
number of privates; but as one
Nevadan is worth two low-landers,
and is thoroughly accomplished in the
art of Indian fighting, the discrepancy
is easily accounted for. Nevada
utilities only one musician-,he music
of the bsttleG field sulfices for he.
soldiers to ronse them to conflict.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-02-22
An Incident Of Wales Visit.

st. Louis Republic
At the time Of the Prince Of Wales
visit to St. Louis in 1860, Robert
Steward was governor of the State.
He was a Loted character Of that time,
and his eccentricities were intensified
by extreme fondness for swine when
it was red" or any other color. The
governor was posed alongside OF the
prince on dias ut one end Of the
ballroom, to represent Missouri and
her hospitality and TO make known to
him all people worthy of notice pres
sented to him. The beautiful
daue hters Of Missouri turned out in
great numbers, en- r,gle, decollete,
etc AMI bsjeweled, to see the young
scion Of royalty. Singly, in couples
and in groups they we're brought up
and press nted to the prince. And
the governor himself, being bachelor,
became decidedly enthusiastic aud
excited over the array Of beauty, even
if bis sxnbeIance were in no degree to
be attributed to po,ations. FINALLY,
reaching out, he gave the prince a
vigorous slap on the shoulder and
exclaimed:
"My God, prince, don't you wish
YOU were Governor Of the State OF
Missouri"
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-02-22
The Wise Banker.

In New York lives banker with
four charming daughters. He likewise
must possess wife with uncommoniy
good sense or else must himself be q
man of firm determination and indom,
liable will in carrying out lis plans.
For these four girls are al! trained to
some occupation by which, in the
event of sudden change or fortune,
they may gain an honest competency.
Oae Is pianist, a second an
artist, and tho other two, trained
school teachers. These young
women are net theoretical in their
knowledge, for beside having
been trained thoroughly, their father
has obliged them to work at their
calling until they have proved their
proficiency, and their ability to earn a
living by them. Would that more
American parents realized the Aee,ing
character Of American wealth!
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-02-22
The Last Division.

Teacher-lf your neither should
wish to give each one All equal amount
OF meat, and there should be eight in
the family, how many pieces would
she cut?
Clsss-Eight.
Teacher-Correct. Now each piece
would be one eighth Of the whole, re-
member that.
Class-Yes'm.
Teacher-Suppose each piece were
cut again, what would be the result?
Smart Boy-Sixteenths
Teacher = Correct. Aud cut
again?
10y Thirty seconds
Teacher-Gorrect. Now suppose
we should cut each of the 80 pieces
again, what would result?
Little Girl-IIash.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-02-22

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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-02-22
Much In Little.

Three things to avoid: idleness
slang, falsehood.
Three things to despise: cruelty
meanness, ingratitude.
Three things to cultivate: sym.
patty, ehesriulness, contentment.
Three things to admire: intellect,
beauty, music.
Three things to value: time, money,
health.
Three things to love: honesty, pu-
rity, truth.
Three things to cherish: home,
friends, country.
Three things to revere: the Sunday
school, the church, the Bible.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-02-22
A Poor Memory.

Boston Courier.l
Radder-What's the matter with
ysu this morning, old chap? | never
saw you in such brown study. Any.
thing troubling YOU?
Addrr-l should say there WAS. l
brought matters to climax last eve-
ming with Miss Bonbon-actually pro.
posed to her-and, falling to make
note of her answer at the time. Pm
blessed If | can remember now
whether she accepted me or not.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-02-22
THE EUROPEAN HARE The r. ;, Bel 81.

Of Europe differs from all other Hares or Rabbits
In many important points, which We mention in
cur treatise. They noted fer their size, valu-
able skim and fine favored meat, partsking very
much Of venison. A full grown Hare will weigh
ten to twelve pounds. They much more prof.
liable than poultry, easily kept and with less
cost of feed. They are naturally very gentle and
docile. The Belgian Hare will always command
. ready sale In the market for their fine meat. The
price aud q treatise sent On application. Address
A. L. RuNcE, Importer and Breeder,
No. 2s29 South St, TACOMA. WAsHiNcToN
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-02-22

Following its custom, the
North American Review promises to
give in its March number q reply to
the article by Mr.. Richard Croker, on
Tammany. The author of the rtjoin-
der is the Hon. Dorman b. Eaton.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-02-22
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The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-06-29
THE sAoAclTY OF WAB5LES
now q Cat Of That Name Ovorcanis
Zig Rodent.
lro DE CONTINUED.

now q Cat Of That Namo oycrcaniS n
Zig Rodent.
The Office cat who chews up rejected
manuscripts for one of the big morning
newspapers rejoices in the name OF
Wabbles, says the New York CONNER
cial Advertiser. This eccentric cogno-
men was bestowed upon her through
the remarkable habit that she has OF
continually walking sideways with her
tail all askew and the general unsteadi-
ness of her bearing. But Wabbles,
though she may excite hilarity by her
unique dcmeanor, Is no fool. She
proved this fact very thoroughly last
night, and il she could comprehend the
compliments that have since been show
cred upon her she would certainly be n
very bad case of feline sweIed head.
Wabbles Is particularly fond Of masti-
eating unused telegraph copy and at
night she frcquents the telegraphers'
room. The rats which live in the old
walls OF the building have q penchant
for the same apartment and the copy
readers frequently lay aside their dead
ly blue pencils TO witness finish fight
between Wabblcs and some pugnacious
rodent. Yesterday evening, shortly
after the men had reached their desks,
series OF squealss from one Of the dark
corners announced the fact that battle
was going on. This time Wabbles was
plainly in for it. Her opponent was q
veteran with long gray whiskers, and
he sailed into the feline with gore in his
optic. 1t soon became evident to the
interested spectators that Wabbles was
slowly retreating, and odds were freely
laid that the rodent would score q
knockout. In the center OF the room
stood bucket half-flled with water
which one Of the scrubbers had left
there. Wabbles retreated toward II.
The rat followed. When the bucket
was reached the cat shot into the air,
caught the rat in the back Of the neck,
and with vicious swing dropped heI
enemy into the soapy depths OF the
pail. Then, waving her tail in triumph
she ambled over TO the stove and calmly
went 10 sleep bencathit- The rat wen
TO q watery grave.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-06-29
CHAPTER VIII
ApnrFT IN THE WIDE WORLD.

II WINS fair warm day with the son
sunlight lying over the earth, and as ]
walked down the old lane where / had
romped so often in childhood the red
clover fields were abloom on either
hand. Yet I saw nothing of this, and
was scarcely cognizant of the fact that
the sun shone. Nature might have been
in her happiest mood, and | am inclined
TO think she was, and would not have
noted II. had no eyes for anything
about me, no thoughts for anything
save myself and the scene through
which had just passed.
II was relief TO know that the old
life OF suffering was at an end, yet tho
knowledge brought feeling OF sadness
10 my heart The old home was dear
10 me, though the memories connected
with II were anything but endearing,
and, in spite Of al ] had endured there,my
soul chung TO the old place with a strange
unaccountable fondness. Then, too,
the thought of leaving my fatherSnever,
perhaps, to sec him again; the thought
of parting from him as ! had-to carry
in my mind through all the years OF my
life q remembrance of him AZ saw him
last, cruel, stern, angry and forbiddingi
TO bear In my memory, always, his
picture as l saw him that morning,
standing erect in the middle OF the
room, his eyes sparkling with anger,
his face dark and frowning, his voice
cold and hard, and his hand pointing TO
the door through which he had sternly
hidden me pass never to returni the
remembrance stirred my soul TO Its
depths, and the anger that had flled
mo and sustained me died out, giving
place to feeling Of wretchedness that
prostrated me completely.
could not go on then, and sinking
down by the wayside burst into tears
Never before had realized how dearly
loved my father, and never had sc
keenly felt the pangs his cruel"es and
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-06-29

her, and rs she proceeded with the pun
ishment she became frenzied and beat
the child numerically. was present
and bore with it as long as could, not
wishing to interfere where ! had no
right. But the child's pitiful cries and
the pleading manner in which it held
Its hand out TO me wrought me up 10
desperation, and unable TO retain my
self-control longer I sprang forward 10
the rescue OF the helpless one and
dragged II away from its infuriated
mother, shielding it with my own per-
son from her cruel blows j got the
child out of the room, then turned TO
face the mother, who stood fuming and
boiling with anger, her eyes glaring on
mo like those OF a frenzied beast
/ did not shrink under her gaze, for !
was thoroughly angry, too, and did
not fear her. For q little while wo
stood so, then she started toward mo
with her rod uplifted. took up q
light chair that stood near and held 1t in
readiness for self-defense.
"You attempt TO strike me-" ] cried,
land you do 1t at your peril
My looks and my tone awed her, and
for once she quailed before me. She
fell back and for moment glared at
me In dumb anger, then, recovering the
power of speech, she pointed to tho
door, saying:
go. Leave this house instantly,
and never set your foot inside it again.
| Co."
My father came in and he repeated
the command. Then / gathered my
few possessions together and stepped
over the threshold of my fathers house
never TO return. | went out into the
world alone and friendless, q stranger
among strangers to seek home and
resting place-where?
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-06-29
THE VOICES or THE WINDS.

All the voices Of the winds
Speak a language unto me,
Full Of grandeur is their speech,
Full Of weight and mysteryi
AS they sweep around the world,
Keeping time with force and spaea
So they tell their tales to all
Tell their tales In every place
Wond'rous stories have the windA
Latest news from all the zones,
Full of passion, wild and weird,
Full Of anguish, sobs, and moanEi.
Softly murmurs In low tones ...a,.
Murmurs soft the breeze to me,
Perfume laden Is It's breath
Fraught with love and melodyt
Terror striking are the winds,
, Hassing storm-clouds In the slries,
Hosts Of furies seizing space
Dealing death with dreadful criesl
Unseen warriors are the winds,
AS they meet, and will not yield,
Winged leaders-battle kings, .s,
Fighting on viewless fleldl
o, the voices Of the winds,
Sweeping DER the earth and SEQ,
Keeping timo to spaceless night,
Chant Gods grandest melodyl
Sound your dirges, then, o winds.
Soft and sweetly-I am sadi
Gayly sing when clouds pass by!
Sing, o winds-my heart is gladl
ELLA Dare, In Inter Ocean
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-06-29

haven't intelligence enough TO DO any
thing but houseworlz, and you never
will have, so you're going to stick TO
II"
"Am I to be q drudge foreverT
asked, exhibiting little spirit.
you're not going to college, and
you're going to stay here and attend to
your work, SO that's all there is to 1t.
Now get out about your business and
let's not hear any more foolishness from
you"
Reader, you may feel inclined to
doubt my statements. You may be In
clined to think that parent could not
be so unnatural Iwish had a reason
for doubling them myself. But, alas, 1
have not. Those cruel words OF my
fathers cut too deep into my heart to
ever admit Of doubt, and should 1t be
possible for me to live an eternity l
should never, never forget them.
II such thing is possible, / was
more miserable than ever, though ]
think that not likely. saw nothing
before me but life of drud9ery. 1t
seemed that was to be q servant for
ever. | lost the little hope had en-
tertained Of u change for the better
which was to come sometime in the tu-
ture. My soul was completely stepped
in misery and all of its sensations were
full of pain.
But, as it transpired, only two OF
three months of that life lay before me
Then n change came, and whether II
was for the better or the worse my
readers must Judge. / was driven from
home and cast upon the world In al
my ignorance to make my own living.
My stepmother had a second child
who, ut the time of which write, wa
six or seven years old. One morning
this child did something which angeret
its mother and she undertook to punisi
Il. She was in bad humor, even TO
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-06-29

A few days ago a number OF colored
men were conversing in one OF the
lower corridors of the city hall One
Of the party was expostulating on the
demerits Of certain man. do you
think he will win7" asked one. The
speaker hesitated moment and draw
ing upon his Biblical knowledge for an
illustration, which was somewhat
astray on account OF defective memory,
replied: "No, sir; his doom is already
read In the handwriting on the wall,
Meme, Meme, Tekel, you Pharisoe- ~
Washington Post
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-06-29

know that, altered as was, his sym
pathy his pity and his love were still
mine.
"Why, how foolish you are" he said,
when expressed my emotions to him.
"Did you suppose would think less
of you because you met with this great
misfortune?"
II thought you must" replied. my
face looked 30 terrible when saw II In
the mirror that l almost loathed II my
self"
"Well, don't" he replied, emphatic
ally, "and / like you just as well as !
ever did. OF course / miss your beau
tiful hair, and I'd give everything l
ever saw II your face wasn't SCARED;
but don't think any less Of you for
that. You're just as good as you was
before, and that's why l liked you, and
you won't look so bad, neither, when
we got used 10 you as you are"
How those words cheered me. After
hearing them my afiictiou seemed TO
fade away until almost wondered why
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-06-29
CHAPTER VI.-CoNTNUED.

He came to the door and knocked l
heard him distinctly, but made no an
swer. hoped he might go away, and
yet did not want him to do that. He
knocked again, then entered. / knew
IL was VIII Hanley now, because could
feel his presence. For an instant he
stood on the threshold, evidently sur
veying me in silent wonder, and unable
TO comprehend the meaning of the re-
ception gave him. Finally he spoke:
Agnes" he said, didn't you hear
me knock?"
made no reply, but buried my head
deeper among the bed clothing. He
was certainly perplexed by the strange
ness Of my behavior. 1t was so differ
ent from what he had always known Of
me. Coming step or two nearer he
spoke again, and there was trace OF
sadness in his voice, am sure.
agnes, have come to see You at
last" he said. "Have you no welcome
for me?"
Still did not answer one word. l
could not have spoken If / had tried,
for was choking with grief.
"Agnes," he continued, 'are you
angry with me? / would have come
sooner but they wouldn't let me. l
came to the house every day and begged
them to let me come to your room, but
they said couldn't. I shouldn't be here
now only everybody is from home ex-
cept Aunt Mary, and / plead and
begged till she let me come. I've
thought of you every hour, and wanted
to come because I thought you'd bs
glad TO see me-"
He paused as II expecting me 70 say
something, but j maintained u strict
silence. He continued:
agnes, amt you glad l came? You
amt angry with me, are youP"
He was by my side now, and his tone
was so pathetic, so pleading, so sad,
that 1t went TO my heart like dagger.
would have given the world to have
turned my face TO him and told him how
glad was TO have him there. But
dared not Icould not bear to let him
look upon me.
He waitsd u moment, then came
close to me and placed his hands on my
head to lift me up. / struggled but his
strength was so much greater thar
mine that he overcame me directly
and in spite Of all my efforts he raiseC
my head and looked fairly in my face.
shall never forget the look tha'
swept over his features at that instant
The blank astonishment, the slight re
vulsion, and the mingling Of pity ant
love. For moment he shrank from
me, but pity overcame every othe
feeling in his heart, and drawing me Il
him he kissed me. Oh, what relief /
was to have the trying ordeal over, ant
TO know that my one friend had no
turned from me with loathing. 7,
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-06-29

had allowed it to grieve me, and I felt
that / could face the world without q
shudder. The one whose good opinion
I held supreme had not turned from
me, and what more could ask?
Through weeks, months and years I
bore my scars patiently and cheerfully,
happy in the knowledge that Will
Hanley did not mind them, and I little
dreamed that there was time coming
in which they would prove barrer to
our friendship and love, driving us
apart, and bringing to me the great suf-
fering of my life.