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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-12-15
FOREIGN NEWS.
French on tho Alpine FrOntier-A Row
In the Roichstag.

LONDON, Dec. S.-A correspondent of
the Standard at Nice denies there is any
truth in the rumors originating in Italy
that French troops are being massed
upon the French Alpine frontier. He
says the movement of troops which gave
rise to the report was merely in conpec-
ton with raising the depleted regiments
to the normal effective force.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-12-15

PORTLAND, Dec. 8. - Wheat, valley
92h Walla Walla, S2IR.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-12-15
DAMAGES AWARDED.
New Orleans Assessed $1,000 for One o
the Malta LynchiDgs.

the MANA Lynchings.
New ORLEANS, Dec. THE jury in
the suit for $4,000 damages against
the city for the death Of one Abagnatto,
lynched during the Italian Malta trou-
bles here, returned verdict this morn.
ing assessing damages at 5000 in the
similar cases are to be tried. All will be
heard by the came jury, doubtless with
similar results.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-12-15

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. S.-December
$1.09; May, $l.l93s.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-12-15

In the house today Representative Poo.
little, Of Washington, introduced bill
to enlarge the powers and duties OF the
bureau Of labor and create an executive
department to be known as the depart
ment of labor, with the same officers
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-12-15

LIVERPOOL, Dec. S.-Demand poor.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-12-15

CnIcAao, Dec. S.-Wheat, Cash, 62ss4
May, 625s.
Connecticut western news., 1893-06-29
Depths of Sowing Grass Seed

The numerous failures in obtaining good stands of the cultivated grasses in- duced trials on the grounds of the Iowa experiment station at Ames to ascertain what influence depth of sowing had on securing good crops. Operations, owing to the rainy spring, did not begin until April 9, 1892, when red clover, timothy, Bromus inermus and tall meadow oat grass were sowed, and the seed was GOV cred at various depths
 The soil in which this experiment was made is sandy loam. As has been in- timated, the spring was a wet one. The months of September, October and No vember were, however, very dry, and the only severe drought of the season occurred during these months. Briefly stated, the results of this experiment, as reported in recent bulletin, indicated that for such season as 1892 clover covered two and three inches stands fall drought better than that covered less, while lighter coverings gave better yields at first cutting. Timothy covered one inch deep gave most hay at first cutting, but that sowed two inches deep stood drought best Tall meadow oat grass covered two inches deep gave the most hay at first cutting and showed the best fall conditions. The Bromus inermus covered one inch deep gave most hay at first cutting, and that covered two inches deep showed the best fall condition.
Connecticut western news., 1893-06-29
Rest and Warmth.

It is beyond question that the house hold remedies of our grandmothers time, however ridiculous they may ap- pear in the light of medical science to- day, had an influence for good in the treatment of disease. Certainly it will be long time before the family drug closet becomes altogether thing of the past. Its chief value 'has been not in its furnishing cure for every i'll, but that in cases of emergency it could re- 1ieve the pain and discomfort of the mo- ment.
 It is doubtful If there was any specific action in the decoctions of "henbane" or poke root" or the 'sage teas" with which we have all been so familiar, nor was there much value iEthe thick plas- ters of molasses and saleratus spread on our burned fingers.
 The relief they gave was attributed to the remedies themselves. In truth, 1t was due to an underlying principle which was, and always will be, of no small im- portance in the treatment of disease. Unfortunately this was not understood, and these simple remedies began rapidly to usurp the place of specifics.
 
 But whatever else we may say of 1t the old fashioned treatment had reason on its side.
 When the tired young girl, who per haps had just come in from long drive or walk in the wet, was given hot ''tea" and sent to bed with warm soap stone at her feet, she was placed in ex- actly the conditions necessary to prevent a serious outcome of her exposure. Tired nature was granted rest and warmth and could safely be left to ward off the threatened fever.
 And when molasses and saleratus were spread on burn the relief was due to the same underlying principle. To be sure, there was the slight soothing action of the alkali, but the chief value of the treatment lay in the fact that over the wound coating was formed, impervious to air and the irritating substances 1t might contain.-Youth's Companion.
Connecticut western news., 1893-06-29
omo,al Regulation of mora,,.y.

A recent and remarkable instance of official regulation of female morals has been brought to light in faroff New Zealand. It is rumored that there is an important bill before the house of repre- sentatives which, if 1t is passed, will make it necessary for washerwomen to show to the minister of public works a certificate of character signed by four justices and policeman. The certificate furnished and indorsed by these able censors of feminine morals, the washer woman's premises will be inspected, and If the august authority is satisfied she will get her license. Her duty when all these formalities are complied with will be not to teach virtue and honesty to others, to train the minds of young chil- dren, to labor as a reformer or an edu- cator, or to. assume grave responsibility, but simply to scrub soiled linen.
 The aspect of policemen and justices furnishing certificates of moral charac- ter to any human being is edifying cer- tainly unless the New Zealand product differs radically from that of New York or Chicago or Boston. It seems to the casual observer more like an instance where comparison of the respective disqualification of beams and notes would be in order.
 But there is little probability that there is any truth in the report New Zealand is a queer country, with flora peculiarly its own and 8 fauna that puzzles experts to know just where to draw the line between zoology and or anthology. But it is hardly probable that it has developed masculine hybrid of the human kind so petty and absurd. Chicago Inter Ocean.
Connecticut western news., 1893-06-29
Liveries In the White House.

A recent suggestion, which has been favorably received and discussed by a number of administration newspapers, that ushers and other employees of the White House shall wear uniforms does not commend itself to all Democrats. Among the callers at the executive man. sion yesterday was western Democratic congressman, who was moved to express his views on the subject to group of newspaper men. He said:
 eff they are going to do this thing, they should do it up to the queens taste and attire the men in salmon co,ored coats, buff vests, knee brooches, silver buckles on their shoes and powdered wigs. There is no use in mincing the matter; let's be real English while we are about it. I can imagine how one of my honest old farmer constituents would feel-some plain body who eats fried ham for dinner at 12 noon-if he should enter the White House, that is the pride of the people simply because there are no trimmings about it, and be shown around by liveried ushers with big but tons on their coattails.
 "Plain store clothes, 'biled' shirt with clean collars every day, were good enough for the White House men of the days of honest Abe Lincoln and sturdy Grant, who didn't put on any style. ."-Washing- ton Star
Connecticut western news., 1893-06-29
THE SHO ".

Large crowds from this place and vi- cinity filled the large tent on Barlow's meadow near this village on Tuesday af- ternoon and evening to witness the per formances of Coles New Colossal Shows. The street parade which pre- ceded the show was not remarkable, Mir Coles idea being not to devote much time to this feature but rather to give the people the full value of their money when they get into the tents. and that, on this occasion. they had the full worth of their money and something more there is no question.
 We shall not attempt to give a com plete description of all there was to be seen, but will merely allude to some of the more prominent features. There was .a srtong force of acrobats and con- tortionists and their feats of strength and agility were of g high order The trained horses and mule, which made such hit here last February. were also iu the show and the school and court room scenes were acted to perfection. Everybody knows that the horse is an intelligent animal. but that he is capa- ble of learning and remem bering so much as these animals have was simply marvellous. The same may be said of the pack of beautiful trained dogs.
 The rife shooting of the Burt family, consisting of MT and Mrs Burt and thelr little six-year-old girl, must not be omitted. All three used the rife with nnerring accuracy in every imag- inable position. MT Burt hit small paper box placed on his wife's head, and, in the street parade while his horse was in rapid motion, broke glass balls with ease.
 An excellent concert followed the performance.
 We have only mentioned small part of what there was to be seen and have said nothing of the ''side shows" which nobody should fail to visit. The few who did not attend have the satisfaction of knowing that they will not soon have another chance to get so much side splitting fun and entertainment for 25 cents. There were many children pres ent and they enjoyed it to the full and it did not do them any harm either. We hope MT Cole will come here again.
Connecticut western news., 1893-06-29

The cats suspect the law Is off en birds during the cherry season.
 This year there will be no Fourth of July celebration in Canaan.
 The concrete sidewalk in front of Dr Camps residence is being rebuilt.
 Please observe the changes in the P. R & N B. time table which took effect the 25th inst.
 It is reported that Yardmaster Ahearn, of the P. R. & N. E road, has resigned. Anyway man by the name of Banks is working in hls place.
 -Anumber of invitations to attend the dedication of the Soldiers m onu- ment at New Hartford, July 4th, have been received by Canaan people. David s. Cowles post will be present in body, as well as large delegation of the O. U. A. M. The Canaan Citizens band has decided to accompany these organizations. Other residents of Can aan will also attend. Judge Fenn will be the orator of the day. A collation. will be served at II 80, a. m. the pro- cession will form at l p. m., and the oration will take place at 3 p. m. The celebration and the exercises in general will be under the auspices of Edwin R. Lee post, G A. R, and Capt. H. R.. Jones is the chairman>of the dedication committee.
Connecticut western news., 1893-06-29
The Declining of Marriage.

"The list of Easter marriages among people of wealth throughout the country is far below the usual average in point of numbers" says a New York society journal. Every woman knows that marriage is slowly but surely dying out in these United States. The rich are the first to feel it's effects. Bachelors apart ments are multiplying everywhere. The skyscraping hotels that are ascending in all our cities are being built for the uses of celibacy, not of married life.
 "The rush for admission into clubs is unprecedented. The women are the cause of the strained relations of the sexes. They feel they can get along with out the men, and the men feel they can get along without the women. The American girl has set standard of lux ury to which the American man refuses to follow her. If her father, says the American man, will pay for her extrav- agances, let him. She will never find a husband to do so. And marriage goes on declining"
Connecticut western news., 1893-06-29
An Episode on a New York Street.

Just before Broadway was reached one of the slightly animated skeletons that are down in the books of Colonel Shep- herds Fifth Avenue stage line as horses jumped out of his traces and stuck his nose in the snow at the corner. He was one of four, and in moment the other three were tangled up and the outfit blocked the whole street. Two police men came up, and the skeleton pulled his nose out of the snow and gazed into the hole with an indefnable expression of sadness on his face. The policemen took hold of him on either side in front and lifted him over the traces again. Then they did the same with his hinder parts and pointed him up the avenue. They untangled the other three skele- tons, and at the end of another 10 min utes the stage was out of the way.
 "What made him jump over the traces?" the reporter asked one of the policemen.
 "Saw an oat," answered both police men in concert. t.-Nsw York Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1893-06-29
Double Stars.


 It seemed impossible for many years to find the parallax of single star, an es- sential element in determining its dis tance and consequently its mass. Bessel in 1888 found the parallax of 61 Cygni and from it computed its distance to be seven light years, or that it takes seven years for its light to reach the earth.
 This star, the nearest to the earth in the northern heavens, is a small fifth magnitude star in the Swan. Its compo- nents, nearly equal in size, are of the fifth and sixth magnitudes, shining with a white light tinged with yellow.
 The components of many binary sys- tems are of different colers Beta Signi, a double star, displays the exquisite com bination of topaz yellow and sapphire blue.
 Epsilon Lyr@ is quadruple star. It is called naked eye double, since the eye just separates it into two compo- nents. These can be again separated, giving double double or quadruple star.
 Sigma Orionis is multiple star. Each of it's two principal components is triple, and it's leading member can be again di- vided into two stars. These seven minute te1escopic objects are suns of great size and splendor and of every variety of col or.-Youth's Companion.
Connecticut western news., 1893-06-29
He Was a Bright Dog.

"When was a-livin back east" said the man with the ginger beard, sI owned one of these here little woolly Scotch tar riers that was one of the smartest anil mals you ever see. Funny thing. One day my wife was readin in the paper that woolly dogs wasn't goin to be in fashion that summer, and she says to me in joldn sort of way, I guess we will haf to sell Dagobert'-thatw was his name-'an git nice, fashionable, smooth haired dog All right, gays I, still keep n up the joke. Now, what do you sup pose that there dog went and did?"
 ''Mebbe he committed suicide" ven- tured the grocer. II have heard of dogs having their feelings hurt. so bad that they killed theirselves"
 Mot much he didn't. Didn't jest tell you he had a whole lot of sense? He jest snaked quarter out'n the box where we kept the small change to pay the milkman and the newspaper boy and went down to the barber shop and had his hair cut-that's what he did. ."-In- dianapolis Journal
Connecticut western news., 1893-06-29
The East Canaan Collision.

Last Thursday morning about eight o'clock, little west of. the Whiting fill in East Canaan, head-on collision oc- cured between west bound freight train drawn by engine No. BAT (Engi- neer Albert Evans and Conductor Shin ney) and an east bound freight trair drawn by engine No. l260 (Engineer Heeney and Conductor Massey.) The crews of both trains saved themselves by jumping with their well-known agiI- ity, acquired by frequent practice, so that nobody was hurt except man who gave his name as Hubert Hargrave and was stealing ride in box car, one of those sent down the mbankment This gentleman had leg broken and his back sprained and was taken to Hartford. The pilots on both eugines were demolished. headlights smashed aud No 348 had her smoke-box stove in. Three box cars were derailed and turned upside down, two being hurled down the bank. The box car loaded with corn behind No. 1260 was telescoped by the tender of that engine.
 Supt. Blaine, Roadmaster McCarty and large wrecking force appeared on the scene, and by 2.20 p. m. the track was cleared. The accident was caused by the east bound trains failure to go onto the furnace siding as 1rdered. Ii is said that the crew had been ont since the previous Tuesday and were too tir. ed and sleepy to know what they were about.
Connecticut western news., 1893-06-29
Education In the West.

Eastern states might well take a les son from the west in the matter of high CT education. With the exception of Massachusetts and Connecticut our com munities on the Atlantic border are sad ly deficient in this respect It will soon be question whether those desiring the best university education for their chil- dren should not send them to some of the great institutions in the west rather than the older centers of learning in Europe.
 Foremost among establishments of this kind in the new University of Chi cago, which promises to eclipse every thing in the way of facilities for study over attempted on this continent The buildings are models of excellence, and no expense has been spared to secure as professors those who are pre-eminent in every department of human knowledge in higher mathematics, astronomy, en- gineering and applied mechanics the vest far excels the east.
 Even the smaller towns have public libraries, generously supported by the local authorities, and open in the even- ings, affording unlimited opportunities for self education which would put to shame New York, with it's inadequate facilities. The east should wake up, or it will be found that this process will surely transfer to the west the scepter influence, for knowledge h powsf.n- Nov York Herald
Connecticut western news., 1893-06-29
Largest Cheese In the World.

"The Canadian mite," the largest cheese ever made in the world, has ar rived at the exposition grounds and is in place. It forms part of the Canadian dairy pyramid in Agricultural building. The mammoth cheese was made under the direction of Professor Robertson, the Dominion dairy commissioner, at one of the government dairy stations in Ontario. Two hundred and seven thou sand two hundred pounds of milk were used in making it. That is equal to the milk for one day in September, when the cheese was made, of 10000 COWS. The cheese itself weighs 2e,000 pounds and measures 2S feet in circumference by 6 feet in height.
 The mammoth cheese stands on brobdingnagian truck, which has been built out of Canadian oak for trans porting 1t through Great Britain after 1t leaves Chicago. The case of the cheese was beautifully painted when 1t started on its journey, but by the time 1t reached the fair grounds it bore 10, 900 autographs. There was not spot on the 28 by feet surface two inches square which did not carry some name or names. The boys and girls fairly be- sieged it at the railway stations, and de- spite all protests inscribed their names on it's surface.-Chfcago Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1893-06-29
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 NOVEL INSURANCE.
Unique Enterprise of Public Spirttsd.anA
 Benevolent Frenchmen.

Unique Enterprise of Public Spirited. and
 Benevolent Frenchmen.
 La Famille Franchise" is not, as might be supposed, the name of one of M. Zolas peculiar novels, nor on the other hand is it the subject of prize essay. It is an insurance company, the ingenius invention of some excellent gen. tlemen who wish to augment the no toriously low rate of increase of the pop ulation of France and to add modestly to their own incomes. They propose in return for proportionate payment, either at one time or in annual premiums, to secure for any female child insured in their company either fixed sum, not over $400, when she shall become moth CT, or dowry of not over $2 300 when she shall marry, or an annual sum for education.
 Naturally the statistics for calculating these risks" are not the most complete, but they are believed by the founders of the company to be adequate for safe op- erations. One feature of this novel in- surance company is that the greater the business 1t does, and the more it realizes the benevolent purpose of its founders, the more sure it is to have to pay the sums it promises because the more mar riages and mothers will come. But this contingency is very remote and may safely be disregarded during this gener- ation.
 Probably it is in France only that an institution of this sort cOuld nrOgrer at all. It is agreed that in other countries, and notably in England, the birth rate is highest among those least able to sup port family. The only class partiou- larly economical of offspring is that of the very rich, whose self indulgence takes different direction. In France, however, the equal division of property after death is believed to exert distinct restraint on the growth of population. If this be so, La Famille Francaise" will contribute only slight counteracting influence. Weekly.
Connecticut western news., 1893-06-29
Mrs. Rider Haggard.

There is current statement concern ing MT. Rider Haggard to the effect that his first wife was Miss Carroll of Balti- more. have seen it in The Sun, the Chicago Evening Journal and other pa- pers. It Is an error. As his brother I wrote few days since to that effect to the latter paper, but the editor was not courteous enough to insert my contradic- ton. Perhaps you will be so kind as to allow this to appear in print in your col umns. MT. Rider Haggard has only been once married, to Miss Louisa Margetson of Buckingham House, Norfolk, who is alive and well. The lady whom various newspapers so very ungallantly call "the terrible and ageless beauty" was married to and divorced by another member of the family.-Andrew Haggard in New York Sun