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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29

A colored man once sued neighoor fol
damages for the loss of his dog, which his
neighbor had killed. The defendant wished
to prove that the dog was worthless cur
for whose destruction no damages ought tc
be recovered.
The attorney for the defense called one
Sam Parker (colored) to the witness stand
whereupon the following conversation en-
sued:
''Sam, did you know this dog that was
killed by Mr.. Jones"
"Yes, sab; / war pussonally acquainted
wild dat dog"
"Well, tell the jury what kind of a dog
he was"
''He war big yaller dog"
"What was he good for?''
"Well, he wouldn't hunt, an he wouldn't
do no guard duty. He jes' lay round and
ate. Dat made em call i'm wat dey did"
"Yes. Well what did they call him?"
"Well, sab, don't want to hurt yer feel
ms, sab, an is mighty sorry yo' ax me
dat, sab, but de fack is dey call i'm Law
yer,' sahp'-New York Mercury
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29
IDAHO oPALS.
Rich Fields of Gems Found In the Owyhee
Mountains.

Rich Fields of Gems Found In the owyhee
Mountains.
To the mineral wealth of Idaho-long
known to be rich in gold, silver and copper
have been added by recent discovery vast
deposits of opals and other precious stones,
When the discovery was first announced, it
was suspected to be boomers trick, but
investigation confirmed the news, and
many valuableopals have since been found.
They vary from the size of pea to that of
a small acorn, and their value ranges all
the way from 81 to $40 carat, some of
them having been sold at the latter rate.
New York experts have pronounced them
excellent, and capitalists from there and
many of the other large cities of the coun-
try are already upon the ground looking
for chances to invest their money.
The rush of prospectors has been sufficient
to start an incipient city. 1t has been named
Opaline, and the population increases every
day. 1t is city of tents and is situated in
the foothills of the Owyhee mountains
about 20 miles from Silver City. The site
is beautiful one, and the neighborhood
abounds in hot springs, the water of which
will boil an egg, and there is an ice cold
spring that supplies the town with drink
ing water. The traces of volcanic action
in the region are abundant Marks of great
heat are to be seen everywhere on the rocks,
and lava is plentiful.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29

Aspiring Young Author-I have here b
few pastels in prose which l venture to
think will create sensation in the literary
world. l have tried to throw into them the
divine affiatus of poetry, tinged with the
tragic pathos of human life.
Editor of 1.-The Literary Vortex" (glanc.
ing over the pages)-H'ml Afraid that
sort of stuff won't go any more. Nothin in
it in the first place and done to death. Sor.
ry, but-tell you what, thought Suppose
you let us print it in our funny column as
burlesque on the prose pastel business
It'll be the screamin'est thing we've had
long time
"What'll you pay?"
"Three dollars"
"Cash DOWN."
"Yes."
Gimme the money."-New York Trib
une.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29
A Moving Tnle.

"Are you going to move this springS'
asked Mrs Brown of her friend, Mrs.
Green.
"Oh, yes. We want more convenient
house and "a better neighborhood, SO we are
going to take the Smiths house"
why, they live next door"
"Yes, it will be quite convenient"
Il thought they were going to stay"
No, they wanted better accommoda
tions."
you will miss them"
"Oh, no. They have taken this house."-
Detroit Free Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29
For HIS Own Convenience.

A lady in Hong-Kong engaged Chinese
cook. When the Celestial came, among
other things she asked his name.
my name," said the Chinaman smiling,
sis Wang Hang Ho."
"Oh, can't remember all that" said the
lady. II will call you John"
The next morning when John came up
to get his orders he smiled all over, and
looking inquiiingly at his mistress asked;
what is your namee?"
my name is Mrs. Melville Langdon."
"Me no memble all that" said John.
"Chinaman he no savey Missus Membul
Landon-I call you Tommy."-Bosto
Globe.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29
Her Spotted Dear.

Two young ladies were examining the
animals at the zoo last Sunday.
"Oh, what beautiful spotted deerl'
The other woman bowed her head and
wept
"Why, what is the matter with you nowp"
"You don't know how it hurts my feel
ings to have you talk about spotted deer.
l once had spotted dear"
"You had?"
"Yes. My dear was tram car conductor,
and we were going to get married, but the
company spotted him, and my dear had to
resign his position, and ever since have to
cry whenever hear anybody talking about
a spotted deer. ."-Tit-Bits
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29

Mrs. Murray Hill-How hideous Miss
Blakely looked in that bonnet!
Mrs. Manhattan Beach, thought it was
very becoming. At least the trimmingwas
very appropriate.
Mrs. Murray Hill didn't notice the
trimming.
Mrs. Manhattan Beach-The bonnet was
trimmed with ivy leaves. Ivy is very ap-
propriate. 1t only clings to old ruins
Texas Siftings
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29
The Last Straw,

Judge-This dentist says you requested
him to pull your tooth, and after he had
done so got out of the chair and knocked
him down.
Treetop-That's right, but l didn't re
quest" him to ask me if ''it hurt" consarn
biml-Truth
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29

1t is said that recent decree prohibits
any Belgian from capturing, destroying,
! buying or selling frogs, whole or in part,
except that those raised for the French
market may be sent to France and scien-
tific men may buy them for experimental
purposes.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29

Der of the Virginia
state senate and
was for many years
editor in chief of
t h e Lynchburg
Virginian. He was
a commissioner to
the Vienna expo
sition and a spe-
cial agent of the
United States at
the Paris exposi-
tion. He has trav-
eled extensively,
having visited Eli
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29
WAsHlNGToN'S MOTHER.
gomething About Her Monument and the
Only Authentic Portrait.

Oiiy hueheheio ortfai'
The ladies of the National Mary Wash
ington Memorial association have recently
been able to congratulate themselves upon
q great increase in the interest manifested
by the general public in the object of their
organization, and it is quite probable that
it will not be long before they obtain the
few thousand dollars necessary to complete
their m98sment to the memory of the
mother or The immortal George. The first
exhibit placed in the Woman's building at
the Worlds fair was model of the pro-
posed monument and it is expected that
one result of it's exhibition will be great
increase of incoming funds.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29
A Heavy Smoker,

Wife-My dear, I'll have to go and see
doctor. Pm afraid have the tobacco heart,
and it's often fatal.
Husband-Good graciousl You don't
smoke.
Wife-No, but l live under the same roof
with you.-New York Weekly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29
This Marriage Was a Lottery.

Boston clergyman recently performed
the marriage ceremony for couple Of
strangers after which the groom handed
him sealed envelope supposed to contain
the usual compensation. The happy couple
departed, and the reverend gentleman
opened the envelope and found the follow
ing note: "If she turns out as well as think
she will, will come back and pay you for
your services
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29
THE BRITISH IMPERIAL INSTITUTE.

A Lasting Memorial of Queen victoria's
Golden Jubilee.
1t is said that Queen Victoria announced,
prior to her attendance at the recent formal
opening of the British Imperial institute,
that it would be her last appearance in
public. Whether this was of the nature of
a Patti farewell or not remains to be seen,
but the occasion was certainly surrounded
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29

Lady entering shoe store)-I would like
to look at some No. 2's.
New Boy (anxious to show his knowledge)
-Yes'm. Most every one looks at No. 2's
6rst.-Good News
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29
II Makes n Difference.

"Boggs must have Il poor memory. He
has been owing me S. year"
''On the contrary, think he has good
memory. owe him s., and he asks me for
It every time he sees me. Life.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29
MINISTER TO PERSIA.

Alexander Mcdonald Is Another Newspa-
per Man Who Has Been Honored.
Alexander Mcdonald, who has been ap-
pointed by President Cleveland minister to
Persia, is an experienced newspaper man
and is quite certain to prove worthy rep
resentative of the United States govern
ment at Teheran. Mr.. Mcdonald is a men,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29
A Great Idea.

Barker cannot afford hired man and q
nursegirl; neither does he care to NOW his
lawns himself. He is ingenious, however,
md is about to take oat patent ON his
new daisy cutter baby carriage Harper's
Bazaar
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1893-04-29
PERSONAL MENTION.

DIR. ]. II. Mcpherson and wife spent
"Wednesday in Spokane.
II. F.. Mcfarland and ]. I. Shallis
were visitors at Spokane last Monday.
Sheriff Costello was over from Rath.
drum last Monday to visit his family.
Mrs. !. c. kahler visited Spokane
Wednesday, returning on the evening
train.
Miss Grace Marrow has the thanks OF
THE PnIsss force for beautiful boquet
of wild flowers.
Miss Theresa kildea was in Spokane
Wednesday purchasing new goods for
her millinery store.
y. f. Rush leaves for his former
home, Macomh. H., to-day, summoned
there by the serious illness of his father.
Will Naylor returned TO the city this
week, He spent the winter in Spokane.
and has been suffering from "a case Of
rheumatism for some time.
Arthur Powell. after spending the
winter at his ranch on the st. Joe river,
came down last Tuesday aud viii assist
in placing the boats of the Peoples
Transportation Co. In condition for the
summers business.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1893-04-29
The New Fire Apparatus.

Several weeks ago the city council
ordered of the Bowers Rubber Co,
Portland, Ore, new hose cart and 500
feet of additional hose. The new eqcip-
ment arrived the first of the week and
is a valuable addition to the depart
ment The cart is very handsome and
well built, and the firm claim that it is
one of the best ever turned cut of their
house. The hose is the celebrated
Maltese Cross brand, such as is in use
by Portland. San Francisco and ether
large cities. Ceur d'Alene now has
fire department unequaled by any town
in northern Idaho, and we believe the
council did the proper thing when they
made the additional purchases
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1893-04-29
Ordinance Nc. 50.

An ordinance fixing the time and place
OF meeting Of the board of trustees of
the village OF Cuur dAlcnc, Kootenai
county, Idaho.
liz iT ORDAINED. by the chairman
and board of trustees of the village of
C1ur d'Alene as follows:
SEC. THAT the regular meetings of
the board of trustees of the village Of
Cpur d'Alene shall be held on the first
wednesday of each and every month at
O'Clock p. IN. from April to Oct. I,
and from Oct. to April at 40 y, m.
SE'. 2.-That the regular and special
meetings Of said board shall be held In
room No. six 90 of the Merriam block.
on the north side of sherman street. in
the village Of C1ur d'Alene. Koe,enai
county, state of Idaho.
Adopted April IS, 1879.
ATTEST: FRANK BRlsrow.
A. +. Rusn, Chairman.
Clerk.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1893-04-29
Killed By the Cars,

On Wednesday Coroner Sabin was
summoned to Clark's Fork to hold an
inquest on the remains of Frank Tschan,
who was accidentally killed by being
struck and run over by tie train. One
car passed over his neck and death was
instantaneous. lie was a native of
Michigan, about % years of age, and u
single man. He was an employe of the
Northern Pacific aud engaged in load
ing cross ties on the train at the time of
his death. \ verdict was rendered in
accordance with the above facts. The
Doctor returned home on Thursday.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1893-04-29
A Body Eccai.

Deputy Sheriff Graham came down
from the CTur dAlcne river last Mon
day, and just before he left Cataldo tho
dead body of man WAS found floating
in the river near thcre. Mr.. Graham
did not learn the particulars, but it is
supposed to be the body of a man named
Steai'ns, who was drowned in the river
above Cataldo about three weeks ago.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1893-04-29
OrdiEAnee Eo. 81.


An ordinance establishing the salaries
Of the various officers for the village
Of CTur d'Alcnr. kootenai county.
state OF Idaho. for the year commcnc.
ing May ., ist3
BIZ IT ORDAINED. by the chairman
and board Of trustees of the village of
CIur d'Alenc:
Tha, the salaries of the officers Of the
village of CTur d'Alenc for the fiscal
year commencing on the I'd day OF May.
ise3. shall he ~ follows to wit:
The village clerk, twelve dollars (sIe)
per month.
Tho village attorney. twenty dollars
(sao) per month.
The village treasurer, twenty five dol.
lars ts25) per annum.
ATTEST: JAMES II. HAETE,
a. T.. Rrsu. Chairman.
Village Clerk.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1893-04-29
THE ODD FELLOWS czIxsaArz.
An Abis Sermon By Rev. Pags, Ba.asss
and 3 Eall,


Ceur d'Alene Lodge of Odd Fellows
celebrated their 18th anniversary In
quiet way last Sunday by assembling at
the lodge room and marching to st.
Luke's church, where Rev. Herman
Page delivered a very able sermon,
touching on the great good that IS be-
Ing accomplished by the order, and re-
viewing Its history from the inception
Of the order to the present day, which
showed brilliant record for good. Mrs.
Frank Bristow presided at the organ,
and at the close of the sermon the
Rosen brothers. F. v. Yeager and
George Common rendered that beautiful
song, 1When Shall We Meet Again. in
q pleasing manner. Sergt. Harte, chap
lain Of the lodge, read two selections
from the Bible during the exercises. At
the close of the services the Odd Fes-
lows and their families repaired to
Thomson's restaurant, where a banquet
was spread and the good things pre-
pared by that popular caterer enjoyed.
The bill of fare consisted Of the fol-
lowing:
BILL OF PARE.
SOUP.
Fresh Oyster, Clam.
Fresh Mountain Trout,
Columbia River Salmon.
Cream Sauce.
BOILED.
Ham. with Jelly.
Leg of Mutton, Caper Sauce.
ROAST.
Turkey, Cranberry Jelly.
Stuffed Chicken.
Pork, with Apple Sauce.
Leg of Veal, with Dressing.
ENTREES.
Lamb Pot Pie.
VEGETABLES.
Mashed Potatoes.
French Fried Potatoes.
Sweet Peas. Green Corn.
SALADS.
Lobster. Shrimp. Oyster.
PASTRY.
Lemon, Custard and Rheubarb Pies.
Ice Cream. Oranges. Apples.
The celebration concluded ON Monday
evening with grand ball in Post Hall,
which was largely attended and enjoyed
by all. Twelve instruments, comprising
the whole of the Fourth infantry orches-
ira, furnished delightful music for the
merry dancers. The Woman's Relief
Corps of this city furnished an excel
lent supper, the proceeds of which viii
go into their treasury.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-05
Bell Gave Up His Pension.

WASHINGTON, Aug. Sit has just leaked
out from the archives of the pension bu-
reau that Deputy Commissioner Bell, up
to the 3lst of May last drew a disability
pension of S12 month for "loss of teeth,
indigestion and heart disease" alleged to
be the result of his military service Four
days after the decision of the secretary OF
the interior that pensioners must be inca
pacitated for work to draw such a pen
sion Bell resigned his pension, saying that
under former rulings he was entitled to it,
but under this one he had no right to it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-05

cars will be take for the exposition where
the picturesque ceremony of "trooping the
colors" will be performed by the British
troops, assisted by the uniformed Sir
Knights, Sons of ST George, Royal Scots
and other bodies in front of Victoria
House. From there the procession will
move to Festival hall where a demonstra-
will be held 1T 3 p. IN.
There will be addresses by commission
ers from all parts of the British empire.
Professor Tomlins has been appointed
chairman of the music committee and
will provide a choir of l 900 voices to sing
British and American patriotic songs. In
the evening the gathering will attend the
military tournament in the Stock pavilion,
on which occasion gold medal will he
presented to Corporal Evans for the dis
tinguished bravery that he displayed at
the recent Cold Storage re. A grand dis
play of fireworks will bring the festivities
to a close.
An excursion to the great wheat fields of
the northwest for the entertainment of
representatives of agriculture on foreign
commissions has been arranged through
the courtesy of the Milwaukee and ST.
Paul and Northwestern railroads. The
purpose of the journey Is to enable those
commissioners of foreign countries who
dIe especially luentl1eu with agricultural
interests to form, from personal observa-
tlon, an accurate estimate of the resources
of the northwest. The party will prob
ably leave Chicago on the 21st inst.
In the Water Commerce congress Tel
ford Burnham delivered an address on the
ship railway and its Importance in solvil :
the problem of transferring loaded vessels
from the great lakes to the Atlantic ocean.
The improvements which have been made
in railways of that character, he said, make
it possible to move the largest vessels from
one body of water to another, and rail
way to connect Lake Erie and the Hudson
| river would cost but one-quarter of what
would be required to build canal
Paid admissions to the fair yesterday
were only 20 439 .
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-05
AN ENGINEERS STRIKE IMMINENT.
Probability That They and Firemen Will
Go Out on the Rio Grande.

Probability That They and Firemen Will
Go Out on the Rio Grande.
DENVER, Aug 5.-The Denver and Rio
Grande railroad has given notice to the
brOtherhoods of locomotive engineers and
firemen that alter Sept. its agreements
with these 0; gan cations will be discontin-
ued These agreements are made upon the
scale of wages to be paid. Thirty days
notice by either side is required before the
contracts cn.. be Cancelled. The purpose
of the road ia effecting such a cancellation
is TO pave the way for reduced wage
scale.
1t will offer work to the engineers and
firemen at 10per cent. reduction below
their present scale. An informal meeting
Of engineers was held, and the sentiment
expressed was that the brotherh6ods
should strike before accepting the reduc-
tion. There will be meeting of the mem
bers of the two brotherhoods next week rc
consider the proposition. Should they de-
eide to resist the cut call will be made
upon the other railroad organizations for
assistance.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-05
RELEASED Ely A MOB.
The Wife of an Illicit Whisky Dealer
Twenty Shots Fired.

BucKHANNoN, w. Va, Aug 5-At Alex
ander, w. Va, a lumber town about twen-
ty miles from here, Stephen Welch and
wife were arrested for selling whisky
without license. In taking them to jail
the man escaped. Mrs. Welch was put in
Jail, and about 10 o'clock at night a crowd
of her frienG5 broke into the jail and let
her out: y riot occurred when the officers
attempt TO prevent the mob from taking
her, and about twenty shots were fired on
both sides. One of the rioters named
Hickman was shot through the hand and
two others were wounded, but were taken
away 10y their friends.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-05

THEODORE THOMAS. naSS Situ on
which must of necessity react upon the
finances of the fair and which make a re-
duction of expenses of vita! Importance to
its interests, prompts me to make the fol-
lowing suggestions by which the expenses
of the bureau of music may be lessened
No More Music as an Art.
THE reduction of expenses at the fair
has obliged the bureau to cancel all the
engagements made with foreign and Amer
lean artists md musical organizations, and
to abandon all future festival perform
ances, thus leaving very little of the orig
inal scheme except the bands and the great
exposition orchestra, with which are given
every day popular and symphony concerts
My suggestion is therefore that since so
large portion of the bureaus musical
scheme has heen cut away that, for the re-
mainder of the fair, music shall not figure
as an art at all, but be treated merely
on the basis of an amusement.
Resigns and Offers Services Gratis.
'More of this class of music is undoubt-
edly needed at the fair and the cheapest
way to get it is t. divide our two fine
| bands into four small ones for open air
concerts and our exposition orchestra into
two small orchestras which can play such
light selections will please the shifting
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-05
Forest Fire in Minnesota.

DULUTH, Aug. 5.-Several bush fires on
the hill back of the city are so serious as
to threaten the outlying highlands and
engines have been sent there. The high
lands are very thickly built, and if the
fire gets into the settlement it will do
great damage
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-05

California gold in 1S49 Will be entertained
in the California State building today. The
day is called Pioneers day, and the ex-
ercises have been arranged under the aus
pices of the Western Association of Cali
fornia Pioneers with the cooperation of
the California Worlds fair commission.
Extensive preparations have been con-
summated by the executive committee to
make British day-Saturiay Aug ia
grand success. The programme as at
present arranged calls for big parade
down town. at the conclusion of which
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-05
Big Blaze of SawIogs.

MARsHFIELD, Wis, Aug. 5.-Forest fires
twelve miles east of here, along the line
of the Port Edwards railroad, have burn
ed 100000 feet of logs o. the rollways and
in lumber camps belonging to the Arphin
Lumber company, of Arphin.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-05
Cnrr Is Short $50 nnn-

FLORENCE, Ala, Aug. Clinton A.
Carr, the defaulting president of the Tus-
cumbia Banking company, has been cap
tured in Cellar Rapids, Ia, after a two
months chase. Detectives shadowed Carr
through many cities before finally captur-
ing their man. Carr is thought to have
taken the funds of the bank with him. He
is short $4,000 to his depositors.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-05
The Weather We May Exneot.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5.-The following are
the weather indications for twenty-four hours
from p. N. yesterday: For Iowa-Warm.
er, with thunderstorms this morning fol- owed
by cooler northerly winds. and fair weather
tonight. For Wisconsin and Michigan-Cooler;
northerly winds; fair weather, following light
local thunderstorms. For Indiana and illinois
Variable winds, becoming northerly tonight;
warmer today; cooler tonight; generally fair
weather.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-05
Quarantine Mt Work Again.

NEW YORK, Aug. 5.-The passengers of
the steamship Karamania, from Naples,
have been put in quarantine at Swinburne
Island, where they will be kept until 1t is
safe to let them land. There were several
deaths during the voyage on the ship, and
the deaths were very like cholera, which
disease is epidemic at Naples.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-05
MUSIC ATTHE FAIR.
Likely to Be Less Artistic and
More Popular.
THEODORE THOMAS WANTS TO QUIT

And Sends in His Resignation, Coupled
With an Offer to Assist the Fair Gratis
Together With Some Suggestions for Re-
organization of the Harmony-A Trip to
the Northwest for Foreigners-Britons TO
Celebrate August 10.
CHICAGO, Aug. 5.-For some days it has
been rnmored that Theoders Thomas,
musical director of the Worlds fair, had
sent in his reSignAtion. and the r1mnr is