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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-04-08

The eye is used only for seeing. and
the ear for hearing, but the nose is one
of the organs that serve double pur-
pose. 1t il not only the seat Of the
sense u smell, but was intended to be
the principal organ through which man
should breathe. Its eircuitous passages,
warm and moist, protect the lungs BY
taking the chill from the inspired air
and arresting irritating dust.
The whole nose is not concerned in
the act of smelling. The olfactory
nerves, which alone take cognizance of
odors, are situated in the upper third OF
the nasal chambers. ont of the line OF
ordinary inhalation. For this reason we
do not usually notice odors unless they
are somewhat strong; but when we sniff
draw the air into the upper part Of
the nostrils and hold it there for a few
moments-we become ave- Of the faint.
est scent. -Yeuth,'s Companion.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-04-08
IauuhabIe Newspaper Mistakes.

A Syracuse printer, in setting mp a
book publishers advertisement, con-
strued one of Dickens works thus: Bar
ney, by Ridge, $50" Misprints are
sometimes very ludicrous in their sig
niticance. A country paper gives an ac-
count of an amateur concert in which a
young lady received well deserved en-
core by the exquisite taste in which she
sang AN Angels Whisker." In DIR.
Waylands time meeting of the Amer
lean Scientific association was held in
this city. The doctor gave a party To
the association. His friends We're con-
siderably surprised the next morning to
find II reported in the newspapers that
Dr. Wayland had given a billiard party
instead Of brill mt party.-Proyidence
Journal
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-04-08
Out Of Kil,er.

Kilter or keller was an "Anglicism"
long before II was an "Americanism
Skinner. in 1871, has "Kelter: he is not
yet in keller, hondum est paratus." II
Ii also given in a reprint of Rays collec-
ton of 1891. The k before points to q
scandinavian origin. CT Dan. kite, to
truss. tuck up. whence f. kilt. Rietz
gives Swed. dial, killer band. band
for holding mp tucked mp clothes; kiltra-
sig, to grid up. tnck up. and fasten The
metaphor il dbvious enough
This word keller, as il should be
spelled, il Civ n in .Iohnson's Dictionary
and derived from the Danish keller, to
grid. A quotation is given from Bar
rows works, where the word is used
Bailey in his chronological Dictionary
derives il from the Latin cultura Hall
well ('Dictidnary of Archaic and Pro
vincial WordB') gives it as used in the
east of Engla nd both rs substantive
and ms a verb Ii is word of every day
use in Surrey and Sussex, in the sense of
order or coIldition. The Rev w. ID.
Parish, in his Dictionary of the Sussex
Dialect" notices 1t in the phrase This
farm seems IN very good 'keiter
have often Heard 1t used in the same
way, and anything that is out of condi.
ton is desert bed as being "out o keller
On reference to the publications Of the
English Dia ect society it will he seen
that the word is of very general use
throughout England. In the neighbor.
hood of Whitby II occurs as a verb and
q substantive, and in the mid and east
Yorkshire glpssaries also; il is used alsc
in west Corn wall, Hampshire and the Isle
of Wight. Id west Somerset. in Sheffield
and in nddersfield the word means
money. These references @ill be suffi
cient to show that the expression is mo-
an American ism. but that the word ha.
found. and till finds, aplace in vernacu
lar English. Notes and Queries.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-04-08
Correcting Tn. Teacher.

In one of the Springfield grammar
schools the teacher was explaining an
example in arithmetic on the blackboard,
and had finished ii with the exception OF
the last two figures of the answer, which
was in dollars and cents, when she was
called out of the room. On returning
one Of the pupils raised her hand and
said, There are some cents TO the an
swer in the book, but there isn't any on
the board" why, Nellie, what do you
mean by speaking to me like that" the
teacher exclaimed in anger After the
school had been in a roar Of laughter for
fully a minute it dawned ON the teach
er's mind that it was cents" instead OF
''sense" that the girl was talking about.
Springfield Homestead.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-04-08
Nearly EVERYBODY Is super.tItIeus.

''The amount of mental suffering igno-
rant people undergo from the fear of i'll
omens being fulfilled is inconceivable to
persons of well balanced minds" said a
well known physician.
This doctor spent two years at one OF
the charity hospitals on Wards Island,
and while there had an excellent oppor-
tunity for observing many peculiarities
and various phases Of humanity among
the outcasts of a great city. Continu-
ing after short reverie the doctor said:
"Of course superstitions have existed
and will exist as long as there remains a
belief in the mysteries of future life. Ii
Is seldom admitted by persons of intelli-
gence that they are. 10 greater or less
degree, mt al subject to the uneasy feel
ing an uucanny event will produce. But
IL is really an exceptional thing TO find a
person who has no superstitions what
ever Generally the presentiments are
so unimportant that they are but sci.
dom alluded to by the one experiencing
them. and are soon forgotten. But that
they do exist in nearly every mind il
undoubtedly true. Chicago News
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-04-08
UnclVil Railway Porters.

All English railway companies are
very particular about civility being
shown TO the public, with perhaps one
exception, known To most railway men;
but even that company has now inn
proved in this respect, as well as in many
Others. A haldheaded director Of this
company WAS travelling with some stran-
gers. and mt one of the stations one of
them asked the name of the place. A
porter pointed to the name board, re-
marking, Can't you read The direc-
tor was somewhat vexed, but said moth
ing. At the next station another of the
passengers asked if they changed there
for A. "Sit still. and don't bother:
this amt junction, the porter replied.
The director. who was much surprised
at the inciyility of the porters. told the
strangers who he was, and expressed re-
greet that they had been so spoken to. Il
will see, however" he said, 'if they will
speak in the same way to me" At the
next station he put his head out of the
window, but could get no ones attention
till the train was moving off, when a
porter came up and shouted to HIM,
keep your bald head in. old buffer. or
you'll catch cold" He fumed with rage,
but the strangers seemed to enjoy his
defeat.
tions the next day, and three faces were
seen no more on those platforms. Cham.
bers Journal.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-04-08
DECORATE The PIANO.
In small Rooms ~ L. Now Made Thing
az a--nty and ma Artistic Joy.

In small Rooms ~ 4. Now Made ThIag
~ a-saty and ma Artistic JOY.
The magic skill Of modern decorators
has vanquished the formidable aggres-
iveness even Of the parlor piano. For
merly pianos were most obstinately,
lhopelessly angular objects in pretty
parlor. positively refusing 10 lend them
selves to any scheme OF decoration. But
even piano has possibilities, and since
these possibilities have been discovered
aud realized the piano is the keynote of
khe whole decorative scheme. OF course
In all city parlors an upright piano Is
used, and instead Of being set back
against the wall like child in disgrace,
1t Is now turned out into the room al
most at right angles. which is decidedly
more agreeable 10 the performer. The
back of the instrument is then draped
with some beautiful material, hanging
like curtain to the floor.
Sometimes "A plain piece OF Roman
sheeting is used, silken damask or
Pompadour velvet, with the main color
in harmony with the room. Some
ladies introduce small picture or bit OF
embroidery in one upper corner, around
which the drapery is hung gracefully, OIL
clever needlewomen embroider tbs
whole drapery In quaint, odd designs
| A scarf of silk harmonizing with tn,
| hanging ut the back falls over the top o
a the piano, and there are candelabra o
e some light pieces of bric-a-brac that viii
$ not rattle when the instrument is in use
. Such are the possibilities of piano a
1 an object of decorative art, but wonder
full indeed are its possibilities in anothe
@ direction.
/ Placed near a bay window, it shuts i
Il the contest lovers nest imaginable
r Soft cushioned window seats that hav
4 room for just two-intuitive seats the
rs might he called--are hidden thus ava
& completely from the cold, cruel worlt
10 Smokers retreats with little couche
Il may be hidden in the shadow of such
e. piano when rich hangings fall from
corner window. Or delightful tea coz
ner Is made with screen for doorwa,
lr and soft divans and dim lights insid
in Miss Georgia Cayvan has such tea co
lis ner in her artistic little house in Harlem
r. The back of the piano is hung with
a soft shade Of yellow, brocaded with du
in green leaves and flowers. Against tn
n the little tea table is placed, with /
RS dainty belongings, and low chair
" side it where the hostess preside
e. yellow cushioned diyan extends e
r. tirely around this corner, lighted by Il
er soft radiance of lamp with pale gre,
shade, and piled high with baker
er dozen of pillows--large and small M
Ter medium-with bright silken covers.
re New York Sun.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-04-08

Timothy sheeler had become very rich,
but he remained very ignorant. Hav,
ing travelled about the country by land
he began to think he ought to visit the
coast states and have yacht
He consulted his friends on the subjec,
Of the kind of boat he should buy.
while you are about it. said one OF
them, you'd better get an iron boat"
The old man saw in the suggestion
only an attempt to play joke upon him
What dye mean he roared. "Ar
iron boati Have me 60 sailin' round
the world in cook stove. would yer
Youths Companion
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-04-08
SPANISH plsnes.
Wow to Use OH In Cooking withaat Ifa
DlnARrecAble Effects.


Di.Agreeablc Effects.
Though, us a rule, Spaniards OF the
better class are not early risers. they be-
gin the day with the desayuno. as they
call the meal. This usually consists Of
large cup Of milk and coffee, or small
cup OF thick chocolate, with kind OF
cake called ensaimada. The chocolate
Is made with milk, never with water, en-
cept in the poorest families. Between
and . i. m. old fashioned Spanish folks
have TIE Inner The table Is very
simply laid with clean cloth and sew
eral plates ~ sweets and fruits; flowers
seldom appear: saltccllar. pepperbox and
mustardpot never. A spoon, fork and
knife Jumped together, tumbler fos
water and small wineglass are set as
each place.
A Spaniard never commits the heresy
of mixing wine and water; he says IL is
spelling two good things. A goodly
sized loaf of bread TANKS each plate.
The soup tureen is first handed round,
and, although it's contents are trifie
greasy, nothing can be more nourishing.
II is compounded Of all the good things
that go to make up the classical cocido
or puchero. The substantial portion
with which the soup il made is placed
In three separate dishes and served up
Immediately afterwqrd On one dish
figure large, thick slices Of boiled beef
and pieces of fowl with slices Of bacon;
on another appear the garbanzos, or
chick peas. and on the third are the veg
a4a 4. eli nlNa
The cocido is usually eaten as il is,
though in some houses tomato sauce ID
added. The puchero, or cocido, takes
its name from the pewter pot in which
1t is slowly boiled. In every well regu-
lated home throughout Spain the cocido
la made once day, and right good
thing 1t is, rs at any honr you may
chance 10 need a cup of broth you car
be supplied with it. The next dish is
the frito. Frito means Il fry. and the dish
usually consists of fried brains, fried
sweetbread. croquettes Of fowl, etc.
In no country are things fried bettel
than in Spain, because good olive oil il
used to fry them in, and oil makes thoss
delicacies more crispy. That Spanish
oil may he turned to good account fol
anything in cooking will no doubt caus,
unbounded surprise. There is no deny
ing the fact, however. Food i'll prepared
with oil is no doubt a trying case in 81
far as the palate and nostrils are con
cerned, but good Spanish cook know
well how to disguise the taste of the OF
in many ways.
The simplest and perhaps the best ad
vice is to let the oil come to a boiling
point and to throw in "A piece OF bread
which is taken out as soon as it become
, , brown and thrown away. This takes of
: any bad taste the oil may have. Tn
pan is then carried to an open window
: and the steam blown away, process
which as efrectually clears it of any un
!, savory smell Boston Transcript
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-04-08
II w., Not n, Tim, worri.d.

Nov, sir" cried Mr. 2agwig faro.
ciously, attend to me! We're you no,
in ditficulti1s few months ago."
No"
wow, sir! Attend to my question.
ask YOU again, aud pray be careful in
answering, for yon are ON Your oath.
neet. hardly remind you. Were you mol
in difficulties some months ago."
No; not that know of "
Sir. do you pretend to tell this couri
that you did not make n composition
with your creditors IA few months ago."
A bright smile of intelligence spread
over the ingenious face of the witness n,
he answered.
"Oh, all! That's what You mean, i,
it? But, you see, it was my CREDITOR
who Were in difficulties. and not me. -
Green Bag.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-04-08
THOMSON AND HIS RArs.

was Goins 90 Have Fun sestng Them
swirn. hut They saw Him swim Kns.s@d.
The question il frequently asked
whence the name Of Thomson pond,
sheet Of water in western Maine extend
ing through four towns and lying part
Iy In three counties. Tradition says it
was named from the first settler. Joe
Thomson. During his sojourn he was
seriously troubled by rats. He first pro-
vided himself with stout leather bag
Of the capacity Of four bushels. He then
placed an empty hogshead in his log
howell, leaving the bunghole open.
through which he dropped small guam
tity Of meat scraps and crumbs.
Bag in hand he retired outside to
watch proceedings, peeking through a
small crevice between the logs Pres
entity he espied an old, gray veteran ap-
preaching the bunghole. He takes a
peep, then sniffs, looks cautiously about
and then enters. He soon emerges from
the hogshead and quickly disappears.
In trice he returns. followed by a
drove amounting to hundreds, which one
by one disappear through the bunghole.
| NhuShAca pONs IN iuHt a.
he skipped calmly through the door and
adjusted the open mouth OF the bag tC
the small aperture, at the same time rap
ping the hogshead with the toe OF hii
boot, which produced a loud, ringing
sound. With loud squeals and fierce
struggles the frightened rats began I,
scramble through the bunghole, all land
ing in the bottom of the bag
His first thought was TO drown then
by sinking the bag in the pond, but be
ing in rather gamesome mood, as wa
often the case, he concluded TO put tn
bag in his boat, and after rowing to
good distance from the shore then releas
} them, and with his OK goad have a goo
> time knocking them in the head.
! Rowing out several rods from tn
shore and being in high glee at ii
Q thought of wreaking vengeance on III
/, ''varmints" which had given so muc
( trouble, he without hesitation united II
y bag. expecting to see the frightened ere
r lures at once leap into the water, but i
8 quickly found himself mistaken.
h Instead of fleeing or even retreatif
n the rats charged in body, and vii
n teeth and claws so severely lacerated h
10 face, neck and hands az to cause him
d leap from the boat and swim for Il
Il shore, leaving the craft in the possessiC
B. of his one time victims Jou
It nal
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-04-08

Remember. boys. said the teacher,
who being still new at the business,
knew not what else to say TO make an
impression, THAT in the bright lexicon
Of youth there's no such word as fail. >
After few moments a boy from Bos,
ton raised his hand. well. what is it.
Socratesg'' asked the teacher.
al was merely going to suggest" re
piled the youngster as he cleaned his
spectacles with his handkerchief, ''thai
II such is the case, 1t would be advisable
TO write 70 the publishers OF that lexicon
and call their attention to the omission.
Montreal Star.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-04-08
Great nritaln's Unclaimed uoards-

If all the boxes lying unclaimed for
ten years or longer in the cellars of the
Banks OF England and Ireland. az Coutts'
Drummonds'. Childs aud other well
known bankers. were unearthed and
their contents examined, wonderful treas
ures in the shape of plate, jewelry and
other valuables might be handed over to
the representatives Of the original de-
positors. Many missing title deeds, wills
aud other valuable documents might
also be restored to their rightful owners.
Chambers journal.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-04-08

Robert Buchanan. the poet, novelist
and reviewer, was poor Scotch village
boy score of years ago, without fame
or fortune or prospects of either. The
success he has had in literature has been
won by hard work and merit, but today
no Il one of the foremost men In London
literary life
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-04-08

All animals, from ants up 10 whales
and elephants, play together in youth
and some are fond of taking such diver.
sion at intervals through life. One
might search the world over and not find
more playful creatures than puppies and
kittens, but there are other dumb ami.
mails which not only frisk about, but
actually descend to practical jokea
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-04-08

Old Gen1leman--My boy, don't you go
TO school?
Boy-Yessir.
ats long after 0, aud here you ara
playing"
That's MI right. We had a rather
late breakfast, and mamma was 'fraid
I'd be late. 50 she wrote me an excuse,
aud I've got it In my pocket. "-Good
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-04-08
Ynnnr Head. and Old.

Daughter-You should have turned
down the upper corners Of your visiting
cards, ma, when you called on the bride.
That means eongratulation. But You
turned down the lower corners. That
means coincidence.
Matron with dignity You'd better
wait till you are married before You crit
icise your ma-New York Weekly.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-04-08
water That Flow. Into IN. Earth

water F-Artn.
There is an interesting instance OF
water flowing inland from the sea. It'll,
found on the island Of Cephalonia, in this
Ionian sea, west of Greece. The phe
nomenon occurs on the southwest sid,
of the island near the small town and
port of Argostoli Two streams flow
"A short distance from one, straight fro
the sea for few yards, and then folio
different courses. One turns at rig
angles and runs for some ways paralry
with the shore and close To it. Then
turns again toward the sea, aud RI
ming, Of course. deeper and deep,
doubles completely under itself, tn
forming loop. and finally passes ont O
sight deep down in landward direction
In its course it turns two -four mills
which viii give an idea Of the strength
Of the current There is no tide in tn,
sea here, and the flow Of the salt waite
brook is perfectly steady and continuous
The other stream disappears in tn
ground in similar way.
This curious phenomenon has not at
tracted much attention because Argos
toll is not ON one of the regular touris
routes. No one knows what becomes O
this water, but 1t probably flows to som
subterranean reservoir, and il may hav
something to do with the earthquake
that occur in that neighborhood once il
a long while, or possibly IL feeds som
distant volcano, for, as is well known
the most generally accepted theory o
the cause of volcanic eruptions is tina
they are due TO steam generated from
water admitted through cracks in tn
earth's crust or In some other way. =
0oldwaite's Magazine
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-04-08
Many small Amounts.

It is worth noting, as an exemplifca-
ton of the value of small things, that it
is not customary to pay fractions of a
penny ON dividends on government
stocks, and that some few years since
these accumulated fractions amounted
70 el43,000 This nice little nest egg
was handed over to the chancellor of the
exchequer. Chambers Journal
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-04-08

In some of the West End restaurants
in London "a much rs twenty eight
shillings week is paid by u waiter for
the right to look after the wants Of
wealthy diners. Tips there vary At any
thing between 6d. and p. Cd, and inst
class man may reckon to clear a solid
g week.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-04-08

First Congressman What do you
think Of Senator Saphead's billg
Second Congressman opposed II at
first, but lately ! have found 50 much
popular opposition to it that ! am in
clined 10 think it must be a good thing. :"
Good News
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-04-08
This - = Mechanical Age.

Mrs Brown lat Mrs. Smiths tea)-Oh
dear, that dreadful Mas Smith is sing
ing again. wonder what started her.
Tom Brown (aged seventh dropped a
penny down her back when she WASH II
looking. London Tit-Bits.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-04-08
Wal .rpr.o, Com,o.,,,on..

A liquid waterproof composition has
been placed on the market for coating
articles such as leather, strapping, ma
chinery, polished steel, brass and copper,
which, it ~ claimed, will resist damp,
heat. cold and acids. The composition
is colorlessl and does not rub or peel of,
being only removable by the application
of paraffiu OF turpentine.-NewY York
Commercial Advertiser.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-04-08

WinlSle-I understand that the lady
next TO you is fine musician.
Binkle-Eh?
Winkle-They say she composes
Binkle-tir,sat Cesar, 10, She dis
somposes everybody ia the fiat. Good
News
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-04-08

tie FIRST publication q this notice. each CT
you, or your heirs or assigns, faiI or r~fu,
tribute your proportion Of such expendias
gesheF with the cost Of advertising. a. eat
your interests in said claim xill become the
Of the subscriber, under said Section 939tre
'-' y ''' ~ MARTIN HEciFy
Pine Grove, Idaho. January u, is93. 10
First publication Jan. q, 1898, 10
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-04-08

Small articles made of malleable iron
&re now finished and polished bright by
being placed in revolving drums with
curriers' shavings, from which they
emerge with all Of the rough edges
smoothed and the surface highly pol
ished
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-04-08

New 70 k's annual pie bill is g.. 400.
600, or more than is paid for public
schools, tn fire and police departments
or sent TO The heather. New York pro
duces about ons-thirtieth Of the pie croP
Of the United sssass.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-04-08

Wife-Thomas, | believe there are
burglars dbwn stairs.
Husband (growhngly)-i hope there
are. P'raps they'll eat that COMPOUNDED
cold t1ni--London Tit Bits.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-04-08

There is poetry about the flute th@a
other instruments lack. The divine
afflatus has descended upon it."
We'll, il takes very earthly sffiasns
TO make it work. "-Harper's Bazaar.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-04-08
M wwS- csYsp,e,s~mHavwr

No stitching or sewing is necessary to
make them ready for use, but they are
turned ont by the loom in the exact form
in which they are required for trousers
New York Journal.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-04-08

Auntie-Johnny, you never hear your
papa use snch language,
/. Johnny-No; and take mighty good
ARE that he decent hear me -Harper's
9axar