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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-05-20

81 submit the within described inyen.
ton In competition for the Twenty-Five
Hundred Dollar Prize offered by the
Press Claims Company"
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-05-20
They Utilize Their Rats.

Almost everywhere 10 tho world
except in Paris, rats are considered q
troublesome nuisance to be gotten
rid OF BY any means possible. The
PArisiaus. on the contrary, convert thi.
nuisance into . useful member OF
society. and 3 source of revenue.
In Paris rats arc collected from
every possible source and placed in
the great pound. where the oarcasses
OF oil animals dying in the city arc
thrown. These remains are speedily
disposed of BY the rats. which leave
behind nothing but the cleanly picked
bones. There are no such scaveoeer
~ rats. Four times . year these rats
are rounded up and killed aud their
skins are utilized in the everywhere
admired form Of gsnt.de.P Paris, to
decorate the hands Of LONELINESS the
world over.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-05-20
WOOD RIVER TIMES
HAuIEY. IDAHO.
NOT YET A WHILE.

Il is evident that the President and
his Cabinet will not enforce the ex-
olusion law for some time.
international comfy requires that
. copy Of the decision Of tho Supreme
Court upholding the law be certified
to the Chinese government. This will
take two or three months.
Then. too, there is only $4,000
available for tho deportation of the
Chinese. This will not pay the ex.
penses of deporting 500 of the
heashens from any point 800 mile.
inland. The Chinese Six Companies
ere. it 10 stated, sending East all the
Mongolians that they can induce to
60. in order to render their deportation
still moro expensive.
That the Chinese nowhere should
be required to comply with tho law,
there 10 no doubt. But in order Ia
enable them to do so they should be
given An opportunity by extending
the time during which they may
register.
At present they cannot register, tho
government cannot deport them. and
the Exclusion Act and tho admins
tration are rapidly falling in the good
opinion Of tho people, because of this
condition of affairs.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-05-20

proves to DO charming delicate clip
of girl, instead OF the huge, deep.
chested man Of every ones imagina,
tion].
MISS Hattie Stevenson followed
with q charming recitation, "The Old
Village Choir"
P. NJ. Burners solo "Wrecked and
Saved" was heartily encored, aok-
nowledging which he gave my Love,
FAREWELL" This, too, was heartily
applauded, but he declined to
again respond.
Fay Leonard followed with .
humorous recitation, "Ths White
Turkey WAS Dead"
Tho duet, "Ooly Thee !" by Mrs.
Burns and Mr.. Hodgmsn, was appre-
dated BY our Haley music. lovers. In
response to tho encore they gave
another selection.
Miss Frenoh's recitation - Will
Carleton's ballad Of the old settler,
Who kills his girl wife with bis harsh
repsoach about the COWS, etc., was
fine and met with . rousing encore.
Miss French WAS, however, too
fatigued to respond.
Col. Bryan's solo. "My Sweetheart!
the Man in the Moon,'' met with IN
enthusiastic reception. In response
to . persistent encore, be gave them
~ original one. fitting sequel to the
song itself. Was again heartily on.
oored, but declined second response.
Miss Bertha Burners recitation came
next. The young lady avoided the
humorous, and gave 10 one of those
pathetic, soul touching incidents Of
the late war. She drew tears to many
eyes.
George Jacobs solo was, Of course,
. funny one-"Far, far Away
Heartily appreciated by the audience
For encore, no gave, 1.-THE Roller.
skating Rink"
1.-THE debate on "21 Better Age
to Marry than 30" was omitted owing
to the absence of Judge Waters, one
Of the leaders.
Rev. Sadlier, Mr.. Watt, and other.
were called for, to take one side, that
the debate might 60 on. None Of
those called upon responding, volun.
teers we're asked for; this, too. failing
the debate was reluctantly omitted
from the program, and the momen.
tuous question OF tho shelter age" il
still an unsettled one.
Guitar solo by Mrs. Choate. "Home
Sweet Home" olosed q varied and
quite interesting program.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-05-20

result to show for his work--one that
will command its value In the market at
any time.
The plain man who uses any article in
his daily work ought to know better how
to improve It than the mechanical expert
who studies 1t only from the theoretical
point Of view. Get rid of the idea that
an Improvement can be too simple to be
worth patenting. The simpler the bet
ter. The person who best succeeds in
combining simplicity and popularity,
will get the Press Claims Company's
twenty-five hundred dollars.
The responsibility of this company may
be judged from the fact that its stock is
held by about three hundred of the lead
Ing newspapers of the United States.
Address the Press Claims Company,
John Wedderburn, managing attorney,
6lS + street. N. w.. Washington, D. c.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-05-20
THE CHURCH ENTERTAINMENT.
lt Was Well Attended aud nuch En-.
loved.

lt Was Well Attended aud nuch En-.
joyed.
The entertainment in the District
Courtroom, last evening, for the
benefit OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church, was we'll attended.
The opening recitation BY Miss
Mabel Fuld was humorous desovip.
ton of young Irish lassie's invitation
to . party, and the consequent com.
motion in the family circle.
The second and third numbers were
. guitar trio aud encore by Mrs.
Choate, Miss Choate and Miss Leonard.
Bert. Butler followed with humor.
ous reading-"Soene in . Sleeper"
I'VE have all heard it before. Rune
through the whole gamut of snoring
sones-keeps tho whole car awake and
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-05-20
THE g. V. b. co.

Its Ore Shipments Only Limited BY the
Capacity Of the Teams.
The orc shipments from the Red
Elephant group Of mines, Just now,
are limit~d ooly by the hauling
capacity OF the teamsters who have
the contract. The mine is positively
blockaded with ore. and 80 is tho mill,
the shipments amount to about ono
carload . day, and at this rate tho orc
now in sight will not be exhausted 10
two years.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-05-20
Theft in . Lodging. House.

Last night thief entered tho roc n
occupied BY Miss Povey in Mrs. lie.
Grande's lodgiog>house, and stole
therefrom q silver watch and q pocket
book containing t1l0.
Money and watch were in q trunk
which was in closet Of the bedroom
The thief evidently knew the
premises and the lady's movements,
% Miss Povev spent the night sick
nursing Mrs. Jack P.vey.
No one in the house saw or heard
the thief.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-05-20
PRIZES ON PATIENTS.
How to Get Twenty i've Hundred
Dollars for Nothing.

The Winner Has q Clear Gift or Small
Fortune, and the Losers Have
Patents That Hay Bring
Them Ntill Aore.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-05-20
Something for Nothing.

A picture of the Worlds Fair lax
20 inches in size, map of tho United
States and map of Chicago can oil
be tad free of any charge by men>
sioning this paper, and sending your
address to
JOHN H. KEENE,
Commercial Agt. Chi, Mil, & St.
Paul R. R., Salt Lake City.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-05-20
Driving Rig for Sale.

A horse, phaeton, harness, lap robe,
whip, etc., oil complete, are for sale.
The "horse" 10 . mare, 90 gentle
that children habitualiy harness and
drive her. While not very fast, she il
reasonably so, and entirely safe.
Briefly. the rig 10 just such ono a
. family should have.
A bargain 10 offered for cash or ap>
proved collateral.
For further particulars apply at
TINES OFFICE.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-05-20

NO BLANKS IN THIS COMPETITION.
This Is competition Of rather an un-
usual nature. 1t is common to offer
prizes for the best story, or picture, or
architectural plan, all the competitors
risking the loss of their labor and the
successful one merely selling his for the
amount of the prize. But the Press
Claims Company's offer is something
entirely different. Each person is asked
merely to help himself, and the one who
helps himself to the best advantage is to
be rewarded for doing it. The prize is
only stimulus to do something that
weuld be well worth doing without 1t.
The architect whose competitive plan for
club house on certain corner is not
accepted has spent his labor on some
thing Of very little use to him. But the
person who patents y simple aud useful
device In the Press Claims COmpany's
need not worry If he fall
to secure the prize. He has substantial
The morning call., 1893-12-16
NICARAGUA AND HAWAII.
Senator Frye's Novel Argument on
Behalf of the Canal.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-The House
Committee on Interstate and Foreign
Commerce, after listening to the argu-
ments of Senators Morgan of Alabama
and Frye of Maine. reported favorabiy
tie joint resolution of Representative Doc
little Of Washington for the appointment
of joint commission consisting of three
Senators and six members of the House
to investigate the present status of the
Nicaragua Canal project. Senator Nor
gan recited at length the past history Of
the enterprise and its struggle to obtain
Government recognition. He thought the
time had come when it should be decided
whether the United States would aid the
project or abandon ii altogether. He de-
cared that the world was determined to
have the canal, and If the United States
would not build it some other nation
woald. He pointed out the advantages of
the control of the canal by the United
States, and earnestly hoped the resolution
would be adopted. Senator Frye also
spoke warmly in favor of the resolution.
He stated that the Government which con-
trolled the Nicaragua Canal would also
control the Hawaiian Islands, andt hat it
would be useless for this country to annex
those islands unless control of the canal
were assured
The morning call., 1893-12-16
NOT QUITE DEAD.
MOrmOns Still Practice
PoIygamy.
DONE UNDER THE ROSE.
For the Most Part i'm the
Remote Districts.
ALL LEAN THAT WAY YET.
Should Federal Supervision Be Re-
moved Old Customs Will at
Once Revive.
ALL LEAN THAT WAY YET.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-The bill for the
admission of Utah will probably be OPP
posed in the Senate by its old antagonist,
thes Ladies' Home Missionary society.
which is seeking an opportunity to be
heard by the Senate Committee on Terri
tories. The members of this society take
exception to the statements which have
been made very freely by the advocates of
the bill that polygamy is dead in Utah,
and state that they have positive informa-
ton that the contrary is the case. They
OBTAIN this information from the mission
aries scattered through that Territory.
Their information is to the effect that the
practice is not carried On as openly as
formerly. but assert that in places remote
from towns and centers of habitation
there is little or no abatement in the Gus
tom. They also say that in the towns and
cities there is covert observance of the old
doctrine. and that everywhere among the
Mormon people the fee ling in favor of
polygamy is just as strong as In the palm
iest days of the Mormon Church, and that
II this feeling is suppressed at all it Is
done because of the fear of the Federal
authorities. The ladies argue that if the
Territory should be admitted as a State
and the Federal authority removed, the
Mormons would contr oil the State organi.
cation and 1t would be short time only
before polygamy would again be openly
taught and practiced as one OF the tenets
of the Mormon people. The society em-
braces a large membership In the Presby-
terrain, Congregational and Methodist
churphas
The morning call., 1893-12-16

sevenry-six passenger were killed and 1927
were injured. These accident statistics
are carried out with consider able detail
Earnest recommendation is made for an
amendment providing penalty Tor the
failure of carriers to file their annual re-
ports within specified time. The form
adopted for these reports is noted as being
satisfactory to the carriers. and as having
been put in use by twenty-five State COM
missions. A preliminary statistical report
Tor 1893 will form part OF the appendix
to this report.
The commission recommends additional
legislation on the following subjects:
l. With respect to proceedings to enforce
the lawful orders of the commission.
2. To give legislative construction to the
word Zine" in the statute.
B. To provide for establishing through
routes and joint through rates.
q. To give the commission power to pre-
scribe minimum as well as maximum rates
TO competitive points.
B. To provide for the adoption of uni
form freight classification.
g. 10 make corporations subject to the
act liable to Indictment for violations of
the law.
z. To provide a penalty for failure on
the part of carriers to file their annual re-
ports within a specified time.
The morning call., 1893-12-16
HE KNEW THE HAWAIIANS.
Better Posted Than the Officials
in Washington.
BAYARD's ORDERS YET FORCE
Besides That, the Revolution Referred
to Was Not the One Finally
Effected.

BOSTON. Dec. 15-EX-Minister to Hawaii
John l.. Stevens to-day gave out an ex-
PLANTATION of the dispatch sent out to
Secretary of State Blaine in 1892, wherein
he is represented TO have predicted the
Hawaiian revolution and to have advocated
the annexation of the islands to the United
States. This is the dispatch relied upon
by the administration to convict Stevens
Of intriguing to overthrow Queen Liliun-
kalani. and In it the Minister is represented
TO have asked: ''Why postpone Americas
possession ?" and to have said, referring
to the revolutionists: "We cannot re-
frain even from aiding them with vigorous
measures" The explanation of Mr.. Stew
ems is as follows:
Regarding the dispatch to Secretary
Blaine. signed by me. it is proper to say
that no answer was ever received by me,
and probably none was ever written.
ably Mr.. Blaine thought the standing
instructions and usages of The legation, of
which l then had charge. and especially
Secretary BaYard's dispatch to Minister
Merrill Of July II, 1887, were sufficient for
my guidance, thus throwing on the Ameri-
can representatives at Honolulu the re-
sponsibility of dealing with facts aud
emer gencles, as TO which they could Judge
III ore accurately than Washington officials.
''Al official dispatches received by me
during my residence in Honolulu are duly
mum bered and on file in the legation at
Honolulu. JOHN l.. STEVENS"
The dispatch referred to was printed in
the official Hawaiian correspondence and
is not new. The dispatch referred is an
entirely different revolution from the one
which has been effected. The revolution
then apprehended was threatened by
Robert Wilcox, a half caste, who had at
tempted to overthrow kalakaua ia 1889,
and had been prevented by the white ele-
ment in the islands.
NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-The Advertisers
Washington special says: Congress is be-
coming very impatient over the delay on
the part of the administration to respond
to the request of the two Houses for in
formation concerning Hawaii. While the
House resolution was passed only on
Wednesday. there has been abundance of
time since the Senate adopted the resolu-
tons of inquiry for all the information
desired TO have been furnished. The feel
ing in Congress is that Cleveland is dis
posed to treat their requests with con-
tempt, and resentment against the admins
tratiOn is growing stronger among those
whom Cleveland counted on for support.
The policy adopted by Vest of leaving the
administration to take care of itself and
repudiasing the administration scheme to
put the Queen back on the throne is one
which will be generally adopted by those
Democrats who do not come out boldly
and deDounce the whole scheme.
The morning call., 1893-12-16
COAST GOSSIP.
The English Hilborn Contest to
Come Off in February.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 15.-Warren b. English,
contestant for Judge Hilborns seat IN Con-
gress. is here, and il is probable the case Will De
disposed of in the House about February 1.
Representative Loud introduced and the
House adopted resolution tod y setting apart
January 20 for eulogIes on The life OF Senator
Stanford.
Repr esentstive EfbOTn is endeavoring 10 get
The Ordnance Bureau to submit 10 Congress
through the Secre taries OF War and the Treas
ury an esIima for boiler TO place In the tug
Marcy at Benicia. which. being otherwise IN
good condition, may be used as dlspatch-Doa
and transport for the arsenal. An estimate has
already been made for an arsenal sewerage syS-
TEN, TO cost 81 s. 900. and other amounts for a
tramway and other improvements, Dut the
recommendation for the repair OF this vessel
was inadvertently omitted, and though the
amount required is small, the need OF IL Is
deemed important by arsenal officials.
John M. Breen has been commissioned post
master a. Lorin.
PensiOus-California original: Patrick Grif-
fen Of Etua Mills. Mexican War survivors-In-
crease: James Webster of Sacramento, William
j. Cave of Napa, James HameS OF Monterey,
Anthony Mckay OF Red Bluff John M. Me-
Cauey Of Napa, James Dickinson of MADEIRA,
Thomas G. Larmer of Strawberry Valley.
Mexican War widow-Mary j. Bane OF Oak
land.
The morning call., 1893-12-16
SHORT OF MONEY.
English Liberals Said to Be In a
Bad Box.

NEW YORK. Dee. 15-Edmund Yates
cables the Tribune from London: The
Duke of Saxe-Coburg-G otha, after consult
ing with the Queen and the Prince of
Wales. has placed himself in communica-
rion with Lord Salisbury and Mr.. Glad
stone on the subject of his Parliamentary
allowance of e25. COO year, which he has
resolved to surrender, and this very gen.
erous decision will probably be formally
announced by the Prime Minister to the
House of Commons before Parliament ad-
journs. The Dukes allowance was granted
to him by an act of Parliament, and only
an act of Parliament could take it away.
A quiet, but romantic royal wedding
was celebrated last week in Genoa by
Archbishop Reggie. The bride was the
granddaughter of both the Emperor of
Austria and of the Prince Regent of Ba-
varia. The contracting parties were
Baron Seefried. son of Chamberlain See
fried Won Batten helm. a handsome
young subaltern in the Royal Guards,
and the Princess Elizabeth, daughter
of Prince Leopold. Inspector of the
Bavarian army. AT first the relatives of
the bride firmly declined to give their con-
sent. and Baron Seefried was sent in dis
grace to Metz. but during the summer
Princess Elizabeth pleaded his cause so
effectively with the Emperor at Ischl that
mis- appro baton was won. Both her parents,
as well as the Princess Gisela. were pres
ent at the ceremony.
hear that the grlevously depleted con-
dition of the Liberal election eering fund
is causing the grayest concern to the party
wire-pullers. 1t is well known that a
mum Der of Irish members required to have
all their expenses paid for them last year,
and many of them expect to be again
generously assisted whenever an election
takes place. while. of course, the labor
candidates stipulate for Liberal aid.
Some of the most generous contribute RS
to the Liberal funds are so disguised with
the socalistic tendencies Of the Govern
ment that no further checks will be re-
ceived from them, and those few support
ers of the Ministry who are really rich
manifest 10 disposition to afford pecuuiary
assistance. Carlyle defined a wealthy radi-
cal as being usually the most close-fisted
of mankind, and Gladstone's party man.
ayers will now fully acquiesce in this
view
The morning call., 1893-12-16
STATEHOOD FOR ARIZONA.
The House Does Its Share Against
Republican Protest.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-The course of
events in the House to-day recalled the
halycon days of the Reed Congress, when
legislation was rushed through at gallOp-
ing speed. The bill for the admission of
Arizona was put through under whip and
spur, and the bill for the admission of
New Mexico was well under way when a
wrangle over what was to be done with
Oklahoma INTERVIEWED, and the debate
lasted until adjournment.
The bulk of Eastern opposition to the
admission OF the Territories, as expressed
by Bingham of Philadelphia, was pre-
dited on the theory that " bile the Eastern
States, rich in wealth and strong in popu-
latioD, would be able to hold their own in
the House where the basis of representa-
ton was population, the influence of the
great States of the Union would be over
balanced by the greatly Increased State
representation in the Senate.
Hepburn of Iowa raised an objection to
the clause in the Arizona bill giving four
sections in every range. total of $4,000, 900
acres. when Smith of Arizona interrupted
him aud declared Arizona would get Just
what Iowa got This Hepburn denied,
but even if it had. Iowa, he said. had
1000 600 Inhabitants, and TO the suggestion
tat people would leave Iowa and 60 to
Arizona Hepburn simply moved his hand
contemptuously.
"The idea that people would go from
Iowa cut to that arid country is prepos-
ferrous" said be. Il went out there once,
and l never saw a green thng-uuless, !"
he added. ''it wore breeches." daughter. !
Bowers of California in heated reply
drew graphic picture of the valleys OF
Alznna as more fertile than the plains of
the Nile. In five years, he predicted, the
population of Arizona would be increased
over fourfold.
Very few amendments to the bill were
adopted, one of them increasing the grant
of lands to State institutions to IO0, OOO
acres each to the insane asylum, peniien-
iiary and deaf and dumb asylum. and
$4,000 acres to the Hospital for Disa bled
Miners. A motion to consolidate the
judicial district of Utah and Arizona and
to reduce the salary of the Federal Judge
was defeated. The Republicans generally
did not refrain from voting on the final
passage of the bill, although many voted
against il. The motion was carried. 1876
TO 81. and the bill admitting Arizona was
passed,
The morning call., 1893-12-16
BY HER SWEETHEART.
A Vallejo Girl Tries to End Her
Weary Life.
Because Her Mother Opposed Her
Marriage She Used a Pistol On
Her Own Sweet Self.

VALLEJO, Dec. 15-One of the saddest
things that has ever taken place in this city
was the attempt to-day of Miss Emma
Brown. a beautiful young lady. TO take her
own life by shooting herself in the left
breast with pistol. The deed was COM
mitted in one of the front rooms of the
Dawson building, on Santa Clara street.
The report of the pistol attracted the at
tention of the girls mother. who fastened
to the room, and was Mortified to see the
form OF her daughter on the floor, propped
against bureau. Bending over and gently
holding her was a young man named
Hiram Began, to whom ii was afterward
learned she was engaged.
The mother was frantic. She raised the
window and attracted the attention OF
people on the street by crying. my daugh-
ter is shot" AT the time she fully be-
lirved the act had been committed by
young Bagan. A large crowd gathered
In the building in an instant. The young
lady seemed the calnest of all.
II did it. did it," she said repeatedly.
and she pointed out the pistol.
Coroner TruIl was soon at her side and
made a superficial examination, pending
the arrival of DIR. p. Vallejo. who had
been sent for. From the mother of the
girl it was learned that The cause of the
shooting was due to b. r protest against her
marriage to Bagan. Bagan has been
rOomer at the house, and has been paying
attention to Miss Brown and his aiten-
tons were reciprocated. Miss Brown had
spent the morning packing her trunk and
did not appear out of her usual spirits.
She intended to 90 to San Francisco to-
morrow afternoon to visithe brother, who
lives at Grant avenue. Bagan was with
her most OF the day. and had left her just
moment before she shot herself. She
declared she was tired Of life, and no
doubt acted on the spur of the moment.
DR.. Vallejo located the bullet. II had
penetrated lung. he said. and there was
danger that the wound world prove fatal.