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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-11-26
Japanese Art Metal work.

The flow Of metals is illustrated very
enriously in one phase of japanese art
metal work, of which however, it is quito
difficult 60 obtain native examples. In
its preparation thin layers of copper,
precious metals and various alloys are sol.
dered in snperposition like the leaves of
a book; through these layers holes are
drilled 10 various depths in the thickness
of the metal. or trenches are cut in 1t.
The mass Is then hammered fiat until the
holes or trenches disappear, aud the re-
suit is contortea bands Of some complex
ity, possessing much beauty. especially
when the color Of the metal is developed
by suitable chemical treatment and pol.
ishing 4 similar effect may he produced
by beating up the metal from one side
and filing the other iiat.-I.ondon In.
ginper
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-11-26
mnnhn..s nfn Mnr.i-

How many people ever think of the
weakening effect of the word VERY" In
talking or writingf There are but few
cases where II strengthens an idea. For
instance, take this sentence: Mrs.
Blank is very fine writer How much
stronger the sentence il without the
every To say that man is very well
known indicates that he is less known
than ono Of whom we soy lie il well
known THIS weakening element Is n
characteristic Of the word livery Tile
same might 10 said of all snaeriiuons
words, though few, If any. are so persist
entity Of TINT character rs the word in
Observation-Disclosures Times
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-11-26
PATHS wosDaous WARDROBE.
arr Collection % Emeralds Pats TO shane
the Majority of Royal Gems.

Her Collection % Emeralds Pats to shame
the Majority Of Royal Gems
PATHS wardrobe Is something that
fashion writers rave over. AT every
performance she Of course wears the
newest concert costume. In the opera
that follows she wears the dress requi.
site for the part she plays. The concert
costumes are the productions of the first
Partisan milliner, and one may be sure
that the willy milliner, getting an order
from Patti, would exert himself for this
queen OF song as he would for no crowned
head
Her jewels are the most elaborate
worn by any woman outside of royalty,
and even royalty's gems fade before her
matchless collection of emeralds. In
some concerts Mime. Patti wears a cos
tune Of pink and silver brocade, over
which is worn delicate green satin de
imperatrice. With this costume she
wears a dog collar Of emeralds set with
/ diamonds. bouquet of roses made of
diamonds and emeralds completely COW
ering the front of her bodice. Also q
tiara, garniture and comb of emeralds
and diamonds. This bit of jeweled orna-
ment Is said to be worth over $50, 900. II
is a popularity of PATHS that she will
wear nothing in the way Of decoration
but what is absolutely real
The jewel box and jewels in Faust
are her own, and the pearls are positively
real. Her courier, whenever she sings,
is on the stage, waits for madame in the
wings and accompanies her from the
stage to the dressing room-that is, when
her careful husband, Signor Nicolini, ID
not around He is very careful of his
precious wife, and she is never on the
stage but that he is an intent observer oi
everything that is going on.
PATHS passion, of course, is her appear,
ance before the public. She is one Of
those creatures who, without the excite
ment of public applause. could hardly
exist. The applause Of the public il
positively meat and drink for her
There is no debutante more eager tc
know whether she has done well than il
Patti at this day. She comes off the
stage smiling and pleased.
Her eyes sparkle, and the first thing
she asks her husband is: well, wa,
that good? Listen how pleased they
are" On being treasured that she i,
the darling of the public's heart, she il
, in an ecstasy Of pleasure, and for tn,
/ next performance she is all the NOR,
eager to do her best. It is this wonder
full desire to be at her best that upholdi
her in her magnificent art.
There are few people who hav'
achieved the fortune, the fame and tn,
great notoriety that Patti has who woult
deny themselves the many human priv
, ileyes that she does merely to preserv,
J her voice and to be able TO maintain III,
! matchless charm of her art
AT every hotel where rooms are en-
gagged for herself special stipulation i
made and rooms selected for her servant
as well. The price is never an object
, Nine. Patti and suite generally occup,
, about ten rooms and a parlor In ever,
city in which size sings She gives tw,
e concerts a week. and never travels OF
! the day she sings. She requires perfec
: rest and refuses to speak to any one o.
the day of q concert.-Spare Moments.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-11-26

When the name Of Ole Bull was men
toned, MIR. Colton's face frightened and
IL was evident that hc was an ardent adj
mircr OF the great vlrtuoso. He said
"Olc Bull was ole Bull, and, while being
a member Of no school, lac played music
that was melody. | WINS proud to call
him my friend, aud he has often visited
me In this very room where, during the
exchange Of mutual condolences, he has
played for me some Of his fnsorite selec-
ti0ns. Ole Bull would play an old,
homely melody, say, Way Down Upon
the snwanee River or Home, Sweet
Home, in snch a manner that the audi
ence would rise upon its feet and fairly
howl. One of the pecnliarities of the
great musician was his hand, which was
enormous. IL was not pudgy but broad
and long. Ills fingers covered the entire
neck of the violin, and this, | think
greatly aided him In execution Up
to the time Of his death he was in fairly
good health
.,Ole Bull was the most notable speei-
men Of IA man | ever saw. Tail and conn
4 handing he charmed his audience by his
+ presence before he hmi played note
/ His arm was rs big around as my leg,
while he was amply preporsioued. lie
weighed ITO pounds and stood feet |
inch In his stockings. ! think ] see him
now facing great audience, his violin Mt
his shoulder, the perpetual smile on his
/ face and the merry twinkle Of his gray
/ eyes. When last he appeared, nj the
/ Brooklyn Academy of Music, he held his
/ audience spellhouud, and during the time
/ that he was ON the stage one could hear
pin drop, SO great was the interest
manifested. Ole Buil was one Of the
s -. - n 4 n
knew. Often have / discovered him
under the table In my dining room play.
ing dog with the children. He would
bark, and laugh heartily when he saw
/ that his actions pleased the little ones.
He was nassionately fond ~ three things
Ibis wife, his violin and little children. +"
brooklyn Eagle.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-11-26
What Allied Her.

At the excursion given the Little
Mothers" the other day four-year-old
baby towed by the big sister WAS made
i'll by the ride on the cars. Vomiting
was the result
lyon were sick at your stomach. were
you not, DEAR" said one Of the custo-
dians kindly.
mo. | wasn't explained the wee
mite; my eat was too near my tongue. !"
New York Recorder.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-11-26

Mrs. Lizzie Hin Mills. president Of the
Orange county Call W. G. T u, writes
I'VE are booming suffrage. Our Local
w G. T. Z. meets every week. and has
given TINS last month entirely 10 suffrage
and will give the coming one TO the
same topic We are taking up the
United States constitution and state
laws. We send out written invitations
10 those who are mt members II the
union, and people .. getting aroused
and enthusiastic.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-11-26

bismarck thinks Of nothing but war.
At railway station in saxony, stopping
10 change trains, he addressed porter
by whose side stood little boy. lis that
your sonf' Yes, your exeellency.n
Have YOU any more'' -Four, your ex-
eellency. = THAT Is well. They will
make good soldiers. God bless themI"--
Chicago Herald.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-11-26

To Col. Dom piatt belongs the credit OF
having started the crusade against '.rha
Car Hog" Five years ago hn contributed
an article to the American Press Assoeia-
ton under this title II had "A wide circu.
lation, and il had good effect In toning
down the eceentricities OF porcine travellers
But, as In the case of liberty. ii requires
eternal vigilance 10 reform the ear hog
There Is new crop every year.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-11-26

This kali mujah, or death plant, OF Java
has flowers which continually give of
perfume so powerful as 70 overcome, If in.
hailed for any length Of time, full grown
man, and which kills all forms of insect
life that approaches close enough to come
uutar its influence
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-11-26
Accurate Mar OF our Country,

An accurate map Of the United States
4 in preparation By Maj. Powell, and
will be finished In about year. The
coast line has long been quite perfectly
charted, but tho inaceuracy of internal
surveys has caused the placing of some
localities fully five miles out of the way
on the best OF existing maps.-Arkansaw
Traveller
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-11-26
The swest alrl Gradnnle to .hs rors.

Graduate OF Yale-This encyclopedia Is
very imperfect have looked all through
the letter "P,n and | don't find single
word about "possum.n
Graduate Of Harvard-It Is not worth n
CONTINENTAL I've carefully examined tie
letter &c, y and not the slightest allnsion
Is there made 10 Coon
Yassar Graduate--Suppose, Uncle George,
you look under "O' and "R. .
Gradnates--ohl Ahl-Harper's Bazaar.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-11-26

The Mullers seem to be the Smiths Of
Germany, as there were &C, 98T of them at
the last census. or one In every seventy
three Of the population.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-11-26

A device that works well in keeping
loose waste paper out of the parks of
Chicago Is the placing of big trash bas-
kets about ON the lawns and patha
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-11-26
ftrsproof Wood.

A new building material known as
xylolithe Is being introduced by some ORES
den manufacturers, 1t IL composed Of n
mixture OF sawdust and certain chemicals,
and u formed into plates under great pres
sure. Without losing the property of
wood 1t possesses the hardness Of stone.
and is practically fireproof, three inch
cube having failed 10 take fire or be inter
nally affected when heated In an oven,
even To redness. for dive honrs.-Arkan-
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-11-26

"Sbmething is wrong in Mr. West
Ravens room, - said to the hotel pro-
prietor rs quietly as | could. "You will
do wen 10 20 and see about itn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06

information from the police. I have mine direct from the thief, and it is much more reliable.
 All the best thieves come to New York, and those who do not go into pol itices are sometimes forced to work for their living. The man of whom am speaking spent more brain tissue for nineteen dollars than was required to steal Hudson county, N. J., the last time observed an election over there. In the first place, have often won dercd how thieves detect plunder Is it luck or good judgment? I cannot say, but know their keen discernment from experience. In the winter of 'S4-'S5, was in Chicago, and whereas every other man in my hotel was held up and relieved of his money I was never molestcd. How did the thieves know that my only coin was a counterfeit Canadian ten-cent-piece with a hole in it? And when did get little cash they absorbed it the very first night I ven tured out of doors It was only about forty dollars, but it would have bought me railroad ticket to some other place, and what could a millionaire with his entire fortune have procured
 
 Christian?
 But to return to my New York thief. He was strolling through one of the cross streets, off Fifth avenue, wonder ing how it would seem to rent one of those houses and become himself the victim of robbery by his landlord. To | all of us there comes that desire to see | the other side of the game. We are | ~NF y,1a ,-t circumstances brought our thief back to his own role. He saw on ono of the stoops small pine box. It did not ap- pear to have any especial value, or why should it be left unguarded? But, with the instinct of a philosopher, he left that question for the person most likely | to answer it-namcly the owner. He | took the box and fled.
 When he reached his humble lodgings he quickly made an examination of the | prize. Inside the pine box was casket of dark wood, empty. The thing looked as if it was worth about two dollars, and our thief was on the point of crying out against Providence when it occurred to him that possibly the casket might have espc- cial value to the owner So he read the Lost and Found" columns o1 the papers next morning and was re warded by seeing the advertisement ot Dr. Edward Newell, who offered re
 ward of ten dollars for the return o1 the casket; assured the person who had taken it that it was of no value, ant promised to ask no questions of hin
 who returned it, nor even to feel hi pulse.
 Upon reading this notice the thief i'm
 mediately took the casket to a pawn 5 broker whose liberality would not carr.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06
MASONIC HOME AT UTICA.
Dedication of the Retreat for Needy NIem-
 bers of the Craft.


 bers of the Craft.
 UTICA, N. Y, Oct. 6.-The dedication of the Masonic Home yesterday drew an immense concourse of people.
 Notwithstanding that the weather since Monday has been so unfavor- able that many of the principal and more elaborate decorations were abandoned, yet Utica presented gala appearance, flags and bunting and Masonic emblems having been used in profusion, especially along tho line of march.
 Grand Master Ten Eyck and his staff, with the exception of Grand Secretary Ehlers, were present.
 All the railroads centering here ran special trains during the morning to ac- commodate the crowds which made Utica their objective point, and at noon and for an hour after, when the various orgalliz- ations were marshaling for the parade, the scene in the lower part of the city was an animated one. There were fully 25,O0O people gathered | within radius of mile, and they were | mostly from out of town, the residents having scattered themselves along the line of march and near the reviewing g stand in Rutger street, where the grand officers were located when the parade | reached that point on it's way to the home.
 The building, which has heretofore been fully described, has been visited this week by nearly all the leading mem- bers of the fraternity. It gives unbound l ed satisfaction to the craft, and is looked upon as a monument to the noble and philanthropic principles of the order. Promptly at 1 o'clock the preparation | for the parade was begun by Utica Com mandery Knights Templar escorted the officers of the Grand Commandery tc | their place in line.
 At 1:30 the parade moved and it is | doubtful if more persons were ever in line in this State than were gathered together l at this time.
 Arrived at the Home, the lodges and organizations were faced en masse 1 towards large platform on which were seated the officers of the grand lodge and \ others.
 The Home was thrown open to ladies, | who witnessed the ceremonies from the ! windows and balconies. The regular Masonic ritual of dedica tion was then gone through with. Aftel an invocation by the Grand Chaplain ant chorus, Grand Master Ten Eyck O. Albany spoke at some length.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06
States Evidence.

Several hcn-coops had been robbed and three or four colored citizens had been suspected, but only one, an old white-haired chap, had been arrested and he was put on trial
 "Jedge, yo' honor," he said, when he was stood up, "in de case befo' dish yer cot, eff turns states evidence does git free?"
 The judge was anxious to get the whole combination and consented to this proposition.
 'Gemmen," said the old darky, turn ing to sthe members of the bar, police officers and others, ''you reckomembel dat I gifts free eff turns evidence fer de state"
 That's all right" said the judge tell the court who stole the chickens.
 "Me, jedge, yo''honor," confessed the old fellow; nobody but jes' me. done done hit, jedge, yo' honor, an I'se done swo' off an won do so no mo, deed won, jedge, yo' honor. ."-Detroit Free Press
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06

him higher than fifty cents. Having thus satisfied himself that Dr. Newell spoke the truth the thief set out for his house in order to claim the re ward. He felt in his soul that he was entitled to it. He had done ten dol lars worth of work in carrying the casket about the streets. Most of us can convince ourselves just as easily that everything we get is our honest due, and everything we give up is a tribute to brigands.
 On the way to Dr. Newell's house the thief happened to pass little shop kept by a man whose sign showed his business to be that of cabinet maker. He advertised to mend or to purchase just such articles as the thief had under his arm. He entered the shop immedi- ately and displayed the casl1et The cabinet maker nearly jumped out of his skin at the sight of it, and the thief was preparing to value it at two hundred
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06

dollars when the others emotions found vent in words: Dot vos Dr. Newell's box. We're vas you got it?"
 We'll the jig appeared to be up. An ordinary, out-of-town thief would prob ably have dropped the box and engaged in foot race with the honest cabinet maker. Not so with the calm, intelli- gent and cultivated New York thief. He always has the air of an innocent man, even when you meet him in Sing Sing.
 ''I am aware" said the thief, "that this box belongs to Dr. Newell, and I was on my way to his house to return it. saw it stolen from his stoop yes terday, and pursued the thief until he dropped his plunder."
 "I vas in der house," said the cabinet maker. ''I vas to bring der box here to mend him, und set him on der step till I vent back und he vas gone. He said he would gif terventy tollar to get him back"
 ''He has offered that reward this morning in the papers, '"said the thief, calmly doubling the amount. "And it was fortunate that brought the box here, for you can return it without sus- ~SSNp if I went there, perfect stranger, as- pensions might be cast upon my charac- ter Pay me ten dollars for my share and you may have the remainder of the twenty"
 The honest cabinet maker scented a good trade. "I gif you seven tollar," " said he.
 'I will take nine," replied the thief in tone of decision; and he got it.
 Did he go away satisfied with this bargain? The New York thief-and we're all in it-is never satisfied with anything. We always attempt to col lect tolls on both ends of the turnpike. We want something for nothing. This transaction which I am recording is strictly business with us, and l should advise all young men who are thinking of coming to the metropolis to read it. and then stay at home.
 The thief went straight to the elegant residence of Dr. Newell. The doctor had just prescribed something for a Wall street man which would keep him from going crazy during that day, but would make him much worse when he finally did go; and having collected a large fee and a tip on the market was ready for any other business that might come before him. To him was ushered | in the thief.
 It happens that the collection of little | odd boxes, jewel cases, etc, is the doc tors hobby. He is hard man to beat on any other tack, but here he is easy | We all have leaks in our pockets some where, and the successful business mar is the fellow who finds the most ot them.
 "Dr. Newell" said the thief, ''it gricvcs me to think evil of fellow creature, but must do my duty. an a dealer in curious cabinets, caskets etc. This morning l was approached by a man who offered me"
 "A little black jewel box," the docto broke in. ''From Egypt I am sure
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06
EDWIN BOOTH HURT.
Falls in Faint a. Ills Hotel in Lak.woo


 N. J.
 LAKEWOOD, N. J., Oct. 6.-The condi- tion of Edwin Booth, who is wintering here, is giving his friends great anxiety. Yesterday he met with a serious fall, and he is now confined to his bed.
 MT. Booth was out riding, and upon re . turning to his room in the Laurel House he complained to his daughter of feeling dizzy and faint. He also said that he had pain in the head. Before his daughter could lay aside the work that she had in her hands the actor fell in 8 swoon upon the floor
 In falling MT. Booth struck his head against the edge of the mantlepiece, in ficting bad but not dangerous cut over the right eye. In falling he also received a stunning blow upon the head.
 Mrs. Grossman became frightened, and at once summoned help. The actor was carried to his bed, where his wounds were dressed by the house physi. clan. MT. Booth has been in ill-health for some time, and it was thought that the change of climate would do him good. The accident, coming as it does, on top of his illness, is causing his family as well as his large circle of friends much anxiety.
 Mrs. Grossman said that her father was troubled with vertigo, and thinks that his fall was due to that. She says that fortunately he received no serious wounds, and she hopes that he will be out in few days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-10-06
though man who knew nothing of the

though a man who knew nothing of the subject might think it of no value"
 "The samc," said the thief, "and I at once recognized it as the one mentioned in your advertisement this morning."
 "Tell me where to find it, said the doctor, producing a ten-dollar note, "and the reward is yours."
 The thief took the bill with man. ncr so graceful and easy that the doctor forgot to hang on to it.
 Come with me, doctor" said he, ''and will show you where the miscreant lives. He has a little shop at No. - Sixth avenue"
 "Whatw exclaimed the doctor. "Tht very man whom I - Well, wait till get hold of him! Come along, my friend and see justice undiluted by mercy" They proceeded to the shop of the honest cabinet maker, who was jus wrapping up the box, preparatory tC taking it to the doctors. He was totally unprepared for the violent assault which the doctor made upon his perso1 and his character simultaneously. And when it was all over they looked around for the quiet gentleman wh' had been at the bottom of it, but h. was not there. He was walking dow a quiet street, a mile or two away | smoking a good cigar.
 l HOWARD FIELDING