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The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1892-01-28
. A fOAD'S WISDOM.
He Placed Himself Where He Could Eesi.
ly Secure His Prey.

he flaced HimBeu Where lie Could Fasis
ly Secure His Prey.
A lady used to sit after tea almost
every evening on stone step at the
head of flight Of terraces which led
from bay window down into the
garden. AS this window was not over
looked by any neigh boris windows, it
was the family custom to leave the
curtains UP In the evening and let
the CHEEKY light of the student.lamp
which stood on the large reading-ta.
BILE shine out.
One evening, as the lady sat on the
step, she saw large toad hopping
across the grass toward her When he
had come within eight inches of the
window he suddenly settled himself in
to the long grass, having selected as
his resting-place little hollow, so that
only the very top of his head and his
cleaning eyes showed above the grass.
There he sat without moving until
the dampness sent his observer into the
house. The next evening she found
that the toad had already taken his
place when she seated herself on the
step, and on several successive even
ings he was sitting in exactly the same
spot by the time the sun had fairly set
The lady's curiosity was by this time
aroused to such a degree that she de-
termined to defy the dampness and
stay in her position on the steps until
she saw what the toad accomplished
in his hiding-place. The next evening,
therefore, she provided herself with a
c1, s1 nd hnr nI
seat little later than usual.
AS the light faded the toad rose from
his position and hoped toward her n
little way; then, after solemnly and anx-
iously regarding her for some moments,
he returned to his hollow, evidently de.
deciding that she was a harmless per.
son, not bent on making trouble for
him, as he at first had feared.
When the lamp in the window was
lighted it seemed to her that the toad
raised his head a little and took on an
attitude of great vigilance. The cause
was soon apparent.
After a few moments a large moth,
attracted by the light, dashed against the
| window in a vain endeavor to gain en-
trance. After fluttering wildly against
the glass it suddenly dropped, blinded,
to the ground, and the toad sprang for
ward and secured it.
This was only his first victim, and at
the end of half an hour the watcher
went into the house with her curiosity
, fully satisfied. Some one to whom she
told the story suggested that the toad
might have happened on the favorable
position the first night but his friend
persisted that he had discovered it by
his own unaided intelligence Chicago
News.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1892-01-28
Expect to Have CARA Surrounded.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Jan. 27.-The
state rangers under the personal COM
mand of w. H. Mabry, adjutant gen.
eral of state, expect to have Garza
surrounded b fore night The willy
revolutionary leader will be called
upon to surrender, and If he makes re-
sistance he will be taken dead or alive.
The rendezvous of CARA is at ranch
about 30 miles south of Alice, Tex, and
the rangers were within 10 miles ot
the place last night. Capt. George +.
Chase and the other commanders of
United States troops in that section
have not been called upon.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1892-01-28
"Apricot."

The word is familiar, but not so its
meaning. If one should say that a talle-
ative boy was rather apricots, one
might think a mistake had been made.
But the expression would not be SO
bad after all. If it had been stated
that the lad was precocious the under
standing might have been better, but
the real difference would be slight
Dissect the word. The is really al,
and al in Arabic is the. Now remove
the t. which is a Frenchy excrescence.
and prico remains Now to the Latin
pr@cox, and from this comes another
Latin word, precoquus, precocious; and
precocious means early ripe-or early
cooked-pr@, beforehand. and coquere.
cooked. But as ripened (which is sun
cooked) and cooked mean the same,
then apricot is al the; pre, beforehand;
and coquere, ripened-a sort of peach,
then, that ripens earlier than the ordi-
nary peach. Peach is only another word
for Persia-the Persian fruit.-Daven
port Democrat Gazette.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1892-01-28

~ well-known doctor has hit upon
a novel and excellent plan to secure
patients. He announces his willingness
to pay half the funeral expenses OF
patients who die under his treatment.
His practice Ia enormous, and his cures
are inaumarabl4 ~ Once Z Wass
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-12-24
District Court.

The Indictment in the Minis
case was quashed yesterday on ac-
count of the remarks of foreman
Brewster outside of the jury room.
This does not effect the U. s. case
against him of course.
The case against Leasure went to
the jury yesterday at 3p. m. They
had not returned verdict at 6
p. M.
Many cases will have to go over
till next term, which is set for
March.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-12-24
Town of Troy.

Reports from the town of Troy
the G. N. division headquarters thir-
ty-three miles east of here, indicate
that times are prosperous. There
are at present about 65 men work
ing around the yards. There will
be about % men employed at the
round house and in the train SER
vice this winter. The business of
the town is represented by fourteen
saloons, four restaurants, two hotels
one drug store, three stores, and
the usual accompaniment to
town of that size. Dobson u Ia
tom are the leading business men
of the town. They carry a large
stock of general merchandise and
are doing a thriving business. e.
J. Merlin, the prominent mining
man, is also represented in the mer-
camille line. Both firms let there
lights shine through the columns
of the HERALD.
The town has bright future be
fore it. 1t has the backing of the
railroad company, and it possesses
superior natural resources. Fine
mining properties lie contiguous to
it. 1t has a fine water power also.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-12-24
Notice Of Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that the
partnership heretofore existing be-
tween 9. II, Raymond and J. w.
Glover, Of Bonner's Ferry, Kootenai
County, Ieaho, is this day BY mutu-
al consent, dissolved. c. r. Ray
mond will collect all outstanding
accounts and assume all liabilities.
Dated at Bonner's Ferry, Idaho,
this 10th day of December, 1892.
G. r. Raymond
j. w. Glover.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-12-24
RESTED WELL.
MIR. Blaine Passes Through Another Nj ht
Very Comfortably.

Very Comfortably.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-Dr johnson
paid his usual early morning visit to
Mr.. Blaine. The slumbers of the dis
tinguished patient had not been dis
turbed during the night; he had rested
comfortably, and the doctor was able to
give the family the assurance that Mr..
Blaine's condition was no worse than it
had been the day before, when he was,
speaking, in a relative sen.sa only, get
ting along fairly well. To a reporter DR..
Johnson said
''Mr. Blaine is just about the same as
he was Tuesday-that is to say there
has been no appreciable change.
think l told you then that he was doing
pretty well. No." added the doctor,
"there is nothing special to adj about
his condition"
The freedom from recurrence Of the
dreadful attack of depressed vitality to
which Mr.. Blaine was subject Sun
day, has tended to cheer the members
of Mr.. Blaine's household, and morning
visitors were informed that "1Ir. Blaine
rested comfortably and seems a little
better" This expresses the hopeful
view of the situation and was a trihe
more sanguine than the very careful
and conservative statement Of the doc
tor
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-12-24
Notice of Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that the
partnership heretofore existing be-
tween II. IL. Holley and A. T..
jameson, under the firm name of
Holley Hardware Co., has this day
been dissolved by mutual consent,
ii. H. Holley retiring. The bust
ness viii be continued under the
old name by A. l.. Jameson and G..
r. Gray who viii collect all out
standing accounts.
Dated at Bonner's Ferry this 18th
day Of December, 1892.
II. II. Holley.
\. l.. Jameson.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-12-24
rhres woodohopners nrIs.lnr.

WINoNA, Mimi, Dec. 21.-Three Bo-
hemians, Alex Task, Albert Hmkorch
and John Lorbitski, are missing They
are woodehoppers employed across the
the river. Some think they have fallen
into an air hole and been drowned in
coming back to the city from their
work Monday evening. One of the men
Is addicted to the use Of liquor. and the
more reasonable explanation is that
they have gone on soree.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-12-24
FRENCH GORE.
If Clemeneeau and De ROuIde Are Not
BIufing 1t WIN Flow Abundantly.

If Clemeneeau and De RouIde Are Not
BIufing 1t WIN Flow Abundantly.
PARIs, Dec. 22.-The coming duel be-
tween M. Clemenceau, editor of La JUS
tice, and M. De Roulde, who assailed
M. Clemenceau in the chamber of depu-
ties, the latter retorting that De Roulde
lied. is arousing considerable interest.
M. De Roulde has granted M. Clemen-
ceau a choice of weapons and prepara-
tions for the event are being pushed
rapidly. The friends of M. Clemenceau
say that he intends duel to the death
and will be satisfied with nothing short
Of this. On the other hand NJ. De
Roulde's friends aver that he is
also of deadly mind and means
to kill Clemenceau or be killed
himself. la order to prevent La JUS
tice from having an exclusive report Of
the duel and thereby make enormous
sales which would be especially harrow
ing to De Roulde's friends, in case of
his defeat, the latter have promised, it
is said, to keep other newspapers fully
and promptly posted on the subject.
Both Of the combatants looked pale, but
otherwise showed no signs of apprehen-
sion. The friends of both are loud in
their predictions of victory for one or
the other and look forward with great
interest to the event.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-12-24

COLUMBIA, S. c., Dec. %. Hamilton
Gum, London promoter, has arrived
here. His mission is to establish the
Union Bank of South Carolina and
London in this city, with "a capital
stock Of $50, 00O,0O0 An act iucorpo-
rating the bank was passed Wednesday
by the legislature. Mr. Gum says that
several tributary enterprises will follow
in the train OF tais lar-.e undertaking.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-12-24

Speaking Of Christmas dinners,
if none Of your friends have sent
you an invitation to dine with
them on Christmas, you mry con
slider yourself and friends invited
to dine at the Queen Chop House.
Stanley Cormier is the proprietor
and he knows just what is good to
eat and how to serve it. This invi-
tation is goo for every day Of this
year and the first day Of next year
and every other day Of next year.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-12-24
A GRAND NEW YEARS BALL.

The Bonner's Ferry Dramatic
Club will give grand New Years
Ball at the City Hall, on Friday
evening, December, Both. Every
body cordially invited to attend.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-12-24
Lumber for Sale.

VIM. Eaton, having purchased
all lumber belonging to Whitney,
Braden & Co., will dispose Of the
same at bedrock prices fnr cash.
Call at Eaton's Store.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-12-24
RUNNERS TRAIL.
Blazing his way through the Cities
of the East.

r. w. Hummer, neph ew of State
Treasurer John Hummer, of Wiscon-
sin, passed through st. Paul yester-
terday on his way to visit his par
ents at Alma, Wis. A year and a
half ago Mr.. Hummer located at
Bonner's Ferry in Northern Idaho,
locating a claim while waiting for
the completion of the Great Nor
thern. A few months ago Presi-
dent Hill's road reached Bonner's
Ferry, and ever since that time
things have been moving along at
a rapid gait.
Boomers Ferry" said Mr.Hun-
ner, "is at the head of navigation
in the Kootenai country and the
base of supplies for the great min
ing districts of SLOGAN and Kooten-
la in British Columbia. A number
Of steamers are already engaged in
carrying trade between us and the
mining towns around Kootenai lake.
They carry supplies to the mining
towns and bring down ore for ship
ment to the smelters. The opening
of the Great Northern has resulted
in making that rich district tribu-
tary to St.Paul merchants which
formerly drew supplies from the
other direction, the Canadian trade
centers. The Importance of this in
a mercantile way may be estimated
from the fact that when | left Bon
ner's Ferry there was twenty-seven
carloads of freight on the sidetrack
waiting for transportation north
ward" st. Paul Globe.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-12-24

Following is the report of the
standing Of the pupils in the pri-
n y department of the public
school. This department is under
the care of Mrs. Hoy.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-12-24
The Idaho Froze in.

The Steamer Idaho came up as
far as Brownlee's last Friday a week
The Captain came up town, and be-
fore his return the weather turned
cold and froze the boat in. There
is some talk Of trying to skid the
boat back to the lake in the ice.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-12-24

Those neither absent nor tardy.
First month Lew Bush, Merchie
Beale, Stella Whitney, Bessie
Hutchinson, Arthur Smith, Alice
Hutchinson, Daisy Landes, Ruby
Landes, Ethel Good, Rose Perkins,
Nellie Otley, Ray Lamberton, Her
bers Wales, Richard Beale.
2nd Month: Lew Bush, Arthur
Smith, Nellie Otley, Daisey Landes
Martha Quist, Ethel Good, Harry
Green, Merrill Smith, George Good,
Phoebe Green, Herbert Wales.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-12-24

We have just received a new lot
of fashion books and fashion plates.
Ladies wanting dresses made the
latest styles call and see us.
Mrs. G. e. OTLEY & Mrs. COOP.
Parlors in Mrs. Bertrand's Millin-
cry store, Main Street,.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-12-24

from the fact that when | left Bon
ner's Ferry there was twenty-seven
carloads of freight on the sidetrack
waiting for transportation north
ward" st. Paul Globe.
The road will be completed to
Kootenai Lake by Tuesday.
A. L. Jameson went to Spokane
Thursday.
VIM. Keller is working four men
on his properties on Rainey Greek.
Miss Freda Schirmer returned
Thursday from three months
term of School at the Academy Of
the Sacred Heart at Spokane.
L. E. Rowell has gone East on
a visit to his old home in New
York. Rumor has it that he will re-
turn with partner in the spring.
Santa Claus will be kept busy to-
night, with a Christmas tree at the
City Hall and one at the School
house.
Enjoy Christmas by going to The
Kootenai Valley Liquor Store and
getting box of the famous ZI-ZI or
Adeline Patti Cigars and a gallon
Of fine, Boone County, Sour Mash
Whiskey.
Deputy Sheriff Jas. Graham came
in last Sunday with subpoeneas for
Judge Hoban and Attorney Sin
clair to appear and testify in tho
Minis case.
Go to G. r. Raymond's and get
a gallon Of fine, Boone County, Sour
Mash Whiskey and a box of the
famous ZI-ZI or Adelina Patti Oh
gars with which to enjoy Christmas.
B. Downey and Geo. Lebrick were
down from Troy Wednesday. Mr..
Downey was attending to some legal
business in connection with the
Troy townsite.
Frank Murphy, one Of the boys
in the employ Of the Steamer Spo-
kane, has gone home, to Anoka,
Minnesota, on visit. He will re-
turn as soon as spring opens.
Go to 9. r. Raymond's and get
a gallon Of fine, Boone County, Sour
Mash Whiskey and box Of the
famous ZI-ZI or Adelina Patti CT
gars with which to enjoy Chri stmas
Charlie Scott pulled out for the
Boundry Line Monday with a four
horse sleigh load Of passengers and
express. 1t looks natural to see
Charlie holding the ribbons behind
a frey team once more, and recalls
the balmy days of Kootenai.
Customs Officer J. E. Dolan took
four car loads Of bonded goods to
Northport on the S. f. Il n. R'y
last Tuesday. They were to have
gone over the Kootenai River route
but for the closing of navigation.
1t is to be doubted if they got them
through the other way.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-02-11

We are sorry to learn that B. w. Wilcox
the popular clerk in T.. A. Thomas store
is soon to leave town and open new store
in the flourishing village of Morrisville.
He is one of the most popular OF our young
men, and will be greatly missed in all the
many social circles of which he and his es-
Unable wife have been members. His
many friends wish him success in his new
home, knowing that he will deserve it.,
and If strict attention to the wants OF his
patrons, enterprise and push count for
anything, he will be sure to achieve it.
Remember the Hosemen's Ball next week
Thursday night. We hope our citizens,
especially property owners, will show their
appreciation of the services of our excel
lent Hose Company, and the protection
they give by their efficiency to property,
by bnying tickets TO their annual ball. 1t
is a volunteer company and no member
receives penny for his services either at
practice meetings or in case Of ire. The
bows have practiced faithfully last year,
have looked after the hydrants and seen
that they were in order and ready for in
slant use, and that all the fire appliances
were ready also. This all without pay.
Now be liberal and show you appreciate a
good fire company.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-02-11

1t has been truly said that half the
world does not know how the other half
lives. Comparatively few of Us have per-
feet health, owing to the impure condi-
ton of our blood. But we rub along from
day to day, with scarcely a thought, un-
less forced to our attention, of the thous-
ands all about us who are suffering from
scrofula, salt rheum and other serious
blood disorders, and whose agonies can
only be imagined. The marked success
of Hoods Sarsaparilla for these troubles,
as shown in our advertising columns FREE
quently, certainly seems to justify urging
the use of this excellent medicine by all
who know that their blood is disordered.
Every claim in behalf of Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla is fully backed up by what the medi-
cine has done and is still doing, and when
its proprietors urge its merits and its use
upon all who suffer from impure blood, in
great or small degrees, they certainly
mean to include you.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-02-11

No healthy person need fear any dan-
gerous consequences from an attack OF "a
grippe il properly treated. 1t is much tne
same as severe cold and requires precise.
ly the same treatment. REMAIN quleliy a.
home and take Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy as directed for a severe cold and
a prompt and complete recovery IS sure 70
follow. This remedy also counteracts
any tendency OF la grippe to result IN
pneumonia. Among the many thousands
who have used it during the epidemics OF
the past two years we have yet TO learn OF
a single case that has not recovered OF
that has resulted in pneumonia. y and
so cent bottles for sale by y. y. Evans q
Co., w. Randolph or NJ. J. Sargent & Son
So. Royalton.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-02-11
Pittsfeld.

School in District No. 2 closed last Fri
day, Miss Eunice Baldwin being the teach
err. In the evening an exhibition was Civ
en- by the school. This term of school has
been great success and very profitable TO
all concerned.
Mr. and Mrs. Ethan Allen have gone to
Barnard on a short visit.
Fred Lamb of Washington, d. C., is at
home.
George Brigham has returned to Alba
ny, n. Y.
Rev. Mr.. Truax, presiding elder, was in
town over Sunday.
Geo. w. Davis was called to Lebanon
N H., last week to attend the funeral oil
his brother, DR.. James A. Davis.
Rev. A. ]. Smith and wife of West Hart
ford were in town last week to attend a
surprise party given Mr.. and Mrs. Aruna
Allen. All reported good time and
present OF go was left by their friends.
DR.. c. w. Brigham is gaining slowly.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-02-11
Best Farm in Randolph
FOR SALE!

Owing to the poor health OF myself anu a
wife / offer my farm pleasantly situaleu
"A mile south from depot, .postoince, stoie %
and churches in the fourishing vlllage oi
West Randolph for sale. Said farm con
tains 3o0 acres of good land suitably di-
, vGi into woodland, pasture and meadow
: he latter has no equal in this part OF the
state. buildings large and CONNEXIONS
and in good repair. Large silo IN barn;
Farm Keeps 20 COWS and team, is only ~
nile from one of the best Creameries III
Vermont. Never falling water at mouse
and barns. Very early sugar orchard. A
Won want good farm, one you can mahe
money on near a prosperous anu gro" and ND
village and the best OF schools' eoiiie any
see this and get bargain.
NJ. j. LAMSON,
West Randolph, VT.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-02-11
DIED.

In Stockbridge, Jan. 81, OF consumption,
Abbie, Oldest daughter of David and Hat
tie Jones, aged IA years and 10 mos.
In stockbridge, Jan. 80, Susan Everett,
aged 20.
In West Hartford Jan. 20, John Bosher,
OF pneumonia following grip.
In West Hartford, Jan. 25, S. B. Dimick,
Of grip, aged 81 years.
In West Hartford, jan q, Cyrus Hazen,
of pneumonia following grip, aged IS yrs.
In West Hartford, Jan. q, Mrs. Marcia
Clogston, of grip, aged 20 years.
In West Hartford, Jan. 81, Mrs. Mary
LeayItt, of grip, aged IS years.
In West Hartford, Feb. 4. Mrs. VIM.
Stetson, of grip, aged IS years.
1--WE miss thee, dear Helen,
We miss thee below,
But we would not recall thee
To this world of woe.
Thy trials are ended,
Thy sufierings are DER,
Thou sleepest in peace
On that beautiful shore
In East Brookfield, Feb. 2, of grip, John
Sprague, aged IS years.
In East Brookfield, Feb. 3, of pneumo-
MIA, Mrs. Levi johnson.
In East Brookfeld, Feb. 4, of pneumo-
mia, Levi johnson.