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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30
ca,,,ya,Iug Nuts.

Effort is now being made To introduce
in the United States "A very remarkable
nut from Japan called the "ginko. The
tree that bears it is supposed to be the
oldest in the world, inasmuch rs ii grew
as far back rs the coal forming epoch
BEAUTIFUL specimens Of 1t extend in two
rows on either side Of the main avenue
leading TO the department of agriculture
Some OF them are bearing fruit this year
In Florida experiments are being tried for
the improvement Of the small species Of
chestnut called the ''chinquapin. IL i
also being attempted TO graft upon the
chinquapin big chestnuts, in order that
the latter may be produced on dwarf
growth. Washington Star.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30

The most notable railroad conductor On
3 he track In Maine l. the veteran Elhridgss
ruwle, who has been running for a. yea
"a the eastern division of the Boston ans
Maine and Is now over 70 years Of a.,
With the white hairs Of patriarch, bni
1ronzed and hearty. When Hannibal Ham
IA made the trip TO Washington 10 a.
.ume the vice presidency of the United
states. il was from the rear end Of Condus
0r Towlc's train at Salem and Newburs
uurt that Lincoln's cunfrcre made his notet
speeches And when James G. Blaine h
ian his last journey To Washington Con
iuctor Towle superintended the train from
Portland to Boston Ex-President Frank
in Pierce made his last trips with this con
luctor, too, going generally Go his summed
home at Rye Beach. = Lewiston Journal
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30
The Husband should rc ross.

Judge Finletter, IN charging the jury
In case tried in common pleas court,
gave an opinion emphatically sustaining
the rights OF husbands TO rule then
homes
The suit was that of John Yates
against Christiana f. Nj, Greayes
brought TO recover damages for falls
arrest and malicious prosecution. Mis-
Gteayes boarded in Yates house. She
was ordered by him 10 leave, but Mrs.
Yates, TO whom Mis-. Greayes paid her
board. told her to stay. Yates sub-,
quently, upon coming home, quarreled
with his wife and, it is alleged, cholsed
her, and when Miss Greaves interfered
il is alleged he threatened her. The
next morning Mrs. Yates went with
Miss Greaves TO magistrates office.
where the latter swore out warrant
charging Yates with threatening her
life, He was locked up, aud spent the
night in station house.
Miss Greaves did not appear against
Yates the next day and he was dis
rharged, but in her behalf It was alleged
that her nonappearance WAS due to a
,oliCitation 10y Yates brother-ln-law,
vino said that he couldn't get bail. After
lis release Yates brought the present
,uit against Miss Grcaves
Judge Finletter said that Miss Greavcs
should have obeyed the direction oi
Yates 10 leave She had no right To re-
main in the house against his wish. The
Jury would therefore have ~ find yer
lict for the plaintiff. In arriving at tn,
damages they should consider the condi
ton in life OF the parties. but in finding
for the plaintiff they should not "ii'
their verdict for him for few dollars o.
few cents. making it ridiculous 10y th'
small amount, but they should give hin
such sum as would show that in Phila
delphia every husband has the right an,
must rule his own household.
The jury after short deliberation r.
turned verdict of $500 for the plaintiff
Philadelphia Press.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30
chimes. women and Their Feet.

The small footed Chinese women usual
make their own shoes Of bits Of silk
Embroidered in gold and colors. Very
lainty work they make OF II. too. a shoe
maker simply soling these bits Of en-
Jroidery In curio shops the globe trot-
or may sometimes pick upa secondhand
-hol. The tiny feet must be often and
carefully washed and disinfected. Many
II them are perpetually swollen and in
Aamed. There are women whose busi-
ness IT is to go from house TO house
athing. bandaging and treating these
naimel members. A woman OF rank
ias sometimes one amah whose special
iuty it is to care for her tiny but trou-
lesome feet.
Chinese women who possess small feet
re, while proud Of them in a way, very
nv and unwilling to exhibit them TO
preigners. had great difficulty in
oaxing a Chinese woman of rank to
ivo me glimpse of her wee foot. The
our smaller toes are pressed under the
ole, and the whole weight falls really
4pon the great toe in walking. The
.nkle Is very large and distorted, but
he leg is thin and wasted from mad.
quate exercise. The tout ensemble
rom western point Of view is far from
,eautiful il not absolutely repulsive.-
New York Tribune.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30

Undoubtedly the redemption division
- sometimes get swiudled, though mo-
IN. The women experts employed u
mime the money sent in are wonder
s. skillful. II is marvellous how deft-
ney will poke over few charred
smrnts Of notes and set AN accurate
nation upon them. The other day
woman in Ohio sent wee corner
a twenty dollar bill, with a pitifui
rv about her baby having burnt it,
rlly more was left than fragment
&C enough to show the figures of the
omination. but she will get the
ney back.
lice are great destroyers Of paper cur
~, aud some Of the most hopeless
einens that comein have been chewca
for beds by those little rodents.
uctimes pillbox full Of indistin'
-hable ashes will arrive, accompanied
certificate stating the amount rep
tntcd. OF course such case is hope
II Is usually a kitchen stove eatas
phe Washington Letter.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30

Though the Egyptians claim TO have
been taught by Hermes the art of max
ing glass, it may be stated upon the an.
thority of Pliny that its discovery be
longs to the Syrians. or rather Pheni.
clans. who obtained 1t accidentally. A
small number of sailors who had landed
upon the coast of Spain built a fire upon
the sand and supported their cooking
utensils with stones which they had
found near the shore. After finishing
their meal one Of the party accidentally
raked the ashes, aud the action Of III,
heat having combined the inter and
sand he found crystalline substance
the glass of the present day.-Bostol
Herald
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30

Captain J. 5. Durham, "A vesselman OF
great lakes, has presented "A scheme
which the waters Of the great inland
viii be prevented from continuing
.pwer as they are reported to be doing
plan is a very simple one. In the
,gara river below Tonawanda, where
igation ends, he would dump man,
usand boat loads of large stones. Il
ght I've that some steel structure could
5 be extended into the river from each
to narrow the channel. The result
uld be to lesson the flow Of water
IA the lakes and thereby increase the
ge Of water at all points. The pro.
ed dam would be comparatively IN.
pcusiye. The question is largely ~
gineering one.-Toronto Globe.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30
Sons Of Distinguished slr.s.

In down town cafe the other day
met two gentlemen whose names will
recall remarkable men and remarkable
events in American history. They were
Lieutenant Fremont and Lieutenant
Lawrence. Of the United States navy,
The former is the son of the late distin
guished John &. Fremont. "the Path
finder" who ran for president Of the
United States, and the other was Law
renee, the grandson Of the hero Of Lake
Erie, old don't give up the ship" That
these two gentlemen should come into
the New York lunch room for something
To eat and drink was nothing remark.
able. but that they should come in arm
and arm, two naval chums, was some
hing sufficient to stir the imagination.
Lieutenant Fremont is attached TO the
new cruiser Philadelphia. He Is fine
specimen Of manhood, as was his father
uefore him.-New York Herald
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30

In this country only is the turkey
found in wild state. 1t Is very fitting,
therefore, that IN the Christmas dinner
1t should be the principal dish. The
turkey must be wisely chosen, well
cooked aud properly served. 1t should
be short and plump, the meat white,
with some fat, the legs black and smooth.
nd if there be spurs they should be
-hort. The end of the breastbone should
pe flexible, more like gristle than bonn
4 turkey that is long in proportion
t. size. and has dark or blush tieea.
may be tender. but certainly will not be
inely favored and juicy \ dry picked
turkey will be found to have "A much
letter flavor than scalded one. All
poultry that is dry picked costs few
cents pound more than the scalded
nut is well worththe extra price Maria
Parloa in Ladies Home Journal.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30
DE Musset,s Childhood.

Nervous irritabiliiy and a desire to
distinguish himself were plainly visible
in Alfred de Musset at the age OF years.
Once he got pair of new red shoes, and
ne went into raptures about them. He
was SO impatient to show himself in his
new shoes that he could scarcely wait to
be dressed. While his mother was dress
ing his hair he was trembling with inn
patience. and at last he exclaimed in an
angry tone, Make haste. mamma, or
else my now shoes viii get oldr
The precocious boy was pampered and
spoiled and allowed to become a despot
IN the house. Nineteenth Century.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30
E,anErll.n aud Mu.taehr..

Ii came near being a rule Of the Evan
iical association that mustaches must
D. The Rev. NJ. Pfitzinger introduced
resolution to the effect that the minis
srs of the Evangelical association should
.ot wear the fashionable mustache. HI
rasolution, offered IN facetious way
was put to vote and came within a
lew votes Of passing.
Bishop Esher favored the motion N
dr. Phtzinger and said that IL mnstach
= were worn at all they should be kept
snort, especially for the receiving OF the
a5ly sacrament. indianapolis Sentinel
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30

The shade Of neckwear of September
was mulberry, aud beautiful indeed We're
the combinations in which its treatment
was varied. There are many men that
will not wear red neck scarf under any
consideration They entertain a positive
prejudice to the blue, and nothing can
change them. To them the mulberry of
farings are benizon.
Red, red, red, Red here, red there.
red everywhere Red is the rage in fine
neckwear.
The ruddiest, reddest reds are worn by
some Of the dressy men, that, by a subjn.
CATION Of every other detail Of attire, seek
to quell the blazonry Of this single CLEAN
of texture. and Furnisher.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30

To slam door may be an evidence of
BAD temper or bad manners, but IL Is
tlso a popular superstition that slam
ming a door is wicked. This belief is
undoubtedly due to supposition enter
,ained by many nations that the souls OF
The departed hover about the place where
they departed from their bodies. The
Indians Of this country frequently howled
and beat the air with brushwood in or
Ter TO drive away the spirit Of the pris-
oner they had just killed
The negroes of the Congo abstain from
sweeping out their huts for year after
i death has occurred for fear that the
dust may interfere with the spirit of the
departed. 1t Is in northern Europe that
the superstition concerning the slamming
of door arose, the fear being enter
tanned that some spirit might be caught
in the slamming New York Telegram.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30

remarkable operation has Just beer
mpleted at the Pennsylvania hospifa
in the case Of Pedro Galan. Mexican
tilor lad TO whom nature has given
nngers and toes joined by web simila,
ru shat ~ duck
Gslau Is about eighteen years Of age
and last winter he arrived at this port a.
cabin boy. afflicted with his curious
Heformity. Al the time he suffered from
pneumonia and became 1t once an object
IL interest to the hospital doctors. II
was noticed that he had six fingers on
each hand. joined by web, and sever
ta,.- on his right foot aud six toes on hi
iaft foot, joined by a web.
The nails Of Galau's TOYS are decidedly
peculiar, and at first sight he appears q
nave three distinct nails, as the nails o.
is toes have three ridges His large ter
Hn each foot is about two and a halt
inches in width.
such was the strange patient that en-
zted the sympathies OF the doctors
ialan was the first to speak Of his pecnl
rity, ana he requested that he might
: operated upon. His left hand was
ferated on In July last. and then GalaI
luckily requested that his right han.
nould be attended to.
Dr. Morton went 10 work on the na
tents right hand, and on Wednesda
ut the web between the fingers and theg
awed up the ragged edges Of the web
has not been determined TO operat'
aan Galan's feet at present and proba
when he does leave the hospital hi.
4 will remain in what assuredly j.
ir natural condition.
Galan will remain at the hospital SOM
90 yet, and is handy man in tn
trds. In appearance he resembles ~
liam, and is very much pleased witt
life in Pennsylvania SO far. Alread,
ltographs have been taken Of his feet
/ the pictures have been viewed wit
crest by tlps medical men to whon
have been submitted. ashingtoi
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30
N. p,dp,, LlLs to ne Kissed.

The Rev. J. Colqnhoun, of Leight, was
a man OF extreme solemnity Of demeanor.
On one sacrament Sunday morning. his
wife, being desirous TO have him nicely
out for the occasion, had his coat rugged
well brushed. his shirt white as snow and
his bands hanging handsomely on hi
breast: and when she surveyed her guide
man. she was so delighted with his
comely appearance that she suddenly
took him around the neck and kissed
him.
Thereupon the Rev. John was so OF.
Tended by this carnal proceeding that he
deharred his wife from the sacrament
that day.-Cotton Factory Times
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30

How many can tell the origin OF tho
habit of closing the eyes in prayerS Far
back in the past the sun was the univer-
sal object of worship. As 1t rose above
the horizon the devotee thanked it for
It's return to bless the world As 1t set
IN the west he implored its early return.
His face was always toward the sun in
prayer. and his eyes were closed to pre-
vent blindness. The habit has passed
lown from father to son for thousands
II years. Though the object of worship
mas been changed, the custom survives.
Progressive Thinker.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30
Th,. hoy Met a Rear.

Friday, "a Charles Hoxie and I, W
Ford were up in the woods near Ebeene
Ike, hunting. they separated 10 meet
lter, when Hoxie, who is about seven
eu years old, came in contact with an
IA bear and two cubs, and they made
1r him. He. seeing it was useless to
IN, stood his ground and discharged
is rifle, killing the old bear at the first
lot. Then with two shots more he
He'd one Of the Cubs, the other getting
way. Pretty good for q boy all alone
a the woods. Cor. Dexter
Mel Gazette.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30

The present state Of Europe suggests
10 the thoughtful man scores OF ques
lions which the ordinary student Of for
eign politics finds II hard to answer, Why
mas Italy allied herself with her old enc
my, Austria: Why does Russia threaten
the peace Of Europe Why are France
and Germany hereditary enemiesf What
! the exact status Of Turkey in Europeail
affairs; Why is war said TO be immi
nent, and where and how is 1t most likely
n break outg-Forum.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30
VOL. VI.
ANSWERED.

took my sorrow where the swelling fields
lay crcled by the low. caressing sky.
The soft enchantment that the morning yields
Held all the murmurous air, and only
Marred the rejoicing day, and drew apart.
when JOY came flooding till my pulse leaped
high,
told my gladnes= to the woods deep heart
And all the forest answered with a sigh.
She heeds-swcet Nature - nay. she Is not
dumb
When from my prisoned soul the bars shall
fall,
There waits an answer 10 my every cry
Though yet her speech ! may not know, In
some
Glad times my soul, bond sundered. shall re-
call
In thousandfold the sure and hicst reply.
Mamie Mayo Eitzhugh IN liarper's.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30
library mud Ma.enm Of War Relies.

Plans have been drawn for the eTec
n in this city. 10y the Military Order
the Loyal Legion, Of library and
useuIn Of war relics. which would in
me become a most valuable institution.
He history Of the war hns not yet been
ritteu, and probably cannot be until
who took part in the struggle have
4ssed away, and then il must be writ
il by some patient, disinterested his
riau, who shall examine all the evi-
ace ON disputed questions Of fact,
4ich he can do only by the aid of q
at reference library. The Loyal lie
n is engaged in national undertak-
& but it is one Of peculiar local inter
to Philadelphia. where it is proposed
erect this grand memorial of the war.
Philadelphia Ledger.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30
u,,o,c Trea,mrnt For New shoes.

When your shoes squeak, go TO shes
maker and have him put peg in the mid
lie of the sole. and there will be no NOR
loud proclamations. Another thing, when
yon buy pair OF new shoes and they hur
you, put water in them and let II remain
Tor minute, then pour 1t out, and il YOU
shoes burn or hurt you after that you car
say am wrong. The water takes all tha
natural heat out of the leather and make
the shoes eomfortable.-Aome Queen.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30

The Hon. Isaac Bearce, Of Meddy
bemps, has fine orchard, perhaps the
finest in this county II is situated SOM
distance from his house In thick growth
# woods. Isaac, with his two hireG
men, went to gather apples recently
They discovered large bear in posses
sion, aud at last accounts he had refused
10 retreat. He was making sad havoc
among the fruit. Bangor News.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30

The creature which solomon advised tn
sluRgard to consult in regard to bit OF IN
formation concerning the art Of "hustllng
has brain larger in proportion 70 the sizs
its body than any other known beins
Writers ON chat branch Of entomology de
clare that ants are not only endowed witt
a high quality. of instinct, but that they dis,
play reasoning ability and good Judgment,
as well "a powers OF reelection and calcula.
ton. st Louis Republic.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30

Horsepower does not always mean
peed, for the City Of Rome-very little
mailer than the Teutonic-is Of $500
horsepower. against the Teutonic's 49,
30, while the Paris. which is only 300
eet long, as against the Great Eastern's
80 feet, is of over 0,000 horsepower.
'uch comparisons show the wonderful
development in late years Of ship and
ngine building. Marine Journal
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30
NO. 10.
TO RoeeRT BURNS

Sweet singer, that lO'e the nAiss
a. ony. sin vi eager haste
ssnaekci hairu lips over the taste
- hinnissi sang.
hail thee. though a blessed ghaist
la heaven langl
For. wecl l ken. nae cantie phrase,
Nor eourtly airs. nor lairdly ways,
Could gar me fseer blame OF praise.
or proficr hand
Where ''Rantin Robbie" and hts lays
Thegithcr stand.
And sac these namely lines | send.
WI iinglin words at ilka end.
In echo of the sangs that wend
frae thee TO inc
Like simmer brooks, wi mony bend
~ wimplin Elee.
James whitcomh Riley
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30

Hypnotism, spiritism, theosophy a.
many other things pertaining 20 psyche.
ogy and biology are occupying the a.
tentiou Of brainy men and women. ",
may pooh pooh these as much as y
please, the fact remains that they Al,
steadily forcing themselves on our atten
tion.-Edgar Lee In Arena.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30

Even If we have only dinner of herbs
70 offer to our guest, IL 1t be served IN
he spirit Of true hospitality II win be
better than stalled OK where pride and
envy are, and with them the spirit OF
contention.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30

The remains OF Adam Winter, of Bas-
aess township, have reached Williams
aort. Winter was only eighteen year.
id, but young giant He lifted on a
wager barrel and its contents. weigh
ng s65 pounds, recently in Detroit. from
ne effects Of which he died few DAYS
go In hospital there. Cor. Philadel-
phia Telegraph.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30

The muscles of the forehead and scalp
should be regularly exercised several
times day. Ii is said that the indivtd-
nal hairs of the scalp can be stimulated
by rubbing the nape Of the neck with a
coarsely woven glove.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30

One Of the hottest regions OF the earth's
.urfaee Is in the immediate vicinity OF
tho Dead sea. Experts in the science OF
photography declare that the sea loses
not less than million tons Of water q
day through evaporation.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30

Tourist tat Niagaral-A coroner must
ave a pretty good thing of il around
Fere.
Coroner-Well, it's rather precarious
Iou know our income depends upon the
loating population. York Evening
nm
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30

she-He was desperately in love with
her. Why, he sent her costly flowers
and presents nearly every day for two
years. Did he finally win her?
He-No. BE earned heT.-Nsw York
Epoch.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30

Ii is an old story that the slow modes
Of travel of. say, 20 years since gave per
haps only too favorable opportunities TOR
studying the natural features OF eoun-
Try.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-09-30

It Is stated that the daily supply OF
milk for the New York market amounts
70 about 1900 cans Of milk. over ITO
cans of condensed milk and upward OF
400 cans OF cream.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-12
CON BoYLE'S RECITAL.
One of the Brilliant Musical Events
of the Season.

Fully 400 people. composed Of some of
the best musical talent in the city, con-
gregatcd at Turner hall last night to
hear the third annual recital of Prof Con
NJ. BOYLE, the celebrated banjo player.
The hall was brilliantly lighted and dec
Grated with beautiful flowers, and the
happy faces in the audience made an i'm
preSSive scene.
At $40 O'Clock the first number Of the
programme was rendered, it being the
Austrian Army March,, by the Mandolin
SeXtette. composed of Prof. Boyle, Prof.
Heckle, MesSrS. j. Waelder, A. Y. Walton,
f. Daggett and E. SchOll. 1t was superb.
The San Antonio Either club rendered
a selection in cOmmendable way. Prof.
Boyle then appeared and rendered ban
10 solo, of his own composition, which
brought forth burst Of applause, and he
was encOrcd Mr.. G. Bonnet, the sweet
tenor singer, rendered Wiegand'S Sere-
made. and it was good. Prof. A. M. G.
Garcia rendered violin solo, accOmpa-
MED by Prof II. Clarke, in a creditable
manner.
Part two was opened by aspiano solo by
Prof. j. M. SteinfCldt, 18th Hungarian
Rhapsodie in List. 1t was one of the
features of the evening, being well exc
cuted. He was encOred. Professors Boyle
and Heckle then rendered a mandolin
duo. accompanied by Prof Clarke, on the
piano. 1t was indeed clever. Miss Min
ME KaIteyer, one of San AntOnio'S most
cultivated soprano sOlOiStS. was escorted
to the platform and sang "Nita Gitana.'
by De KOven. Her voice was in good trim
and the clever manner in which she exc
cuted this difficult piece, was favOrably
spoken of by all. Prof. Boyle and Mr..
SchOIl played a banjo duet, Let Her
Co." and the evenings entertainment
closed with a selection, "Manana," by the
Mandolin SeXtette.