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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25
TIL File sting Salmon.

To investigate the rapid disappear
ance of the Columbia river salmon,
the United States Government has
sent DR.. c. H. Gilbert, professor of
zoology at Leland Stanford, Jr., Uni
versity, and O. P. Jenkins, professor
of physiology at the same institution,
and one or two other scientific men
upon an expedition to that stream.
They have just returned to San Fran
cisco, and report that the numerous
nets, seines, traps, and other devices
that fill the Lower Columbia from
Astoria long distance upward, aud
the reckless slaughter of the fish by
the Gamers, are the cause of the
scarcity of salmon. Prof. Jenkins
said that Major Marshall Macdonald,
United States Fish Commissioner,
would go West this fall with a view
to securing legislation in Oregon and
Washington to protect the salmon.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25

The pet name" is disappearing
from the face of the earth. In
large hotel this summer, where there
we're large number of children,
there were Daniels, Samuels, Mar
thas and Emelines, without one "ie'
in them all. The Anticipated titles
of the first half of the century are
resurrected again as in this case, and
no attempt to soften them. The
ElOises and Leilas and Mauds are
likewise dying out. 1t will not be
long, at this rate, before one can tell
a body's age by the name he hears,
they belong SO completely to periods.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25
Cheaper SilverWare,

Some solid silver tableware is now
wholesaling as low as 81 per ounce,
and there are manufacturers Of silver
who expect, as an outcome OF the
present silver situation, that forks
and spoons and other simple utensils
will yet sell at much lower rate.
Some prophesy that plated ware in
small articles will give place to ster-
ling in the homes Of persons moder-
ately we1l-tO-do, and that with the
cheapening of silver will come much
wider use of the metal in the arts.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25

SAYS the Chicago Herald: There is
every reason to believe that some one
has been tritling with Emigration
Commissioner Senner, Of New York.
He has received letter purporting
to come from a Chicago man, who
declares that he wishes to be put in
communication with some immigrant
girl, with a view to marriage. This
letter, if genuine, would indicate
that there are in Chicago no girls
worth marrying. Such proposition
is, OF course, ridiculous and insulting.
Chicago girls are known far and wide
for their wit, their intelligence, and
their good looks. They are, indeed,
the greatest glory of the city. Theiy
accomplishments are not limited to
the fashionable arts. They Says
been brought up practically. They
can not only play the piano, but they
can cook dinner. They are equally
at home discussing the music of the
future and sewing on shirt buttons.
They are healthy, handsome damsels,
with lungs expanded by the air of
the prairies, and with intellects
brOadened by liberal education. They
are, as a matter OF fact, and to put
it plainly, world-beaters, and no man
in his senses would go to New York
or anywhere else to look for a wife
after seeing the modest yet independ-
ent maidens Of this town. Some one
IL having fun with Mr.. Senner.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25

CANON FISHER, Of Bournemouth,
England, is violently opposed to Sum
day newspapers. He has been COM
planning of the tendency of these un-
godly journals to keep people away
from church, and adds that "the sea
and cliffs are tempting enough to
keep many persons from divine SER
vice, and we do not want the Sur
day papers to increase the tempta-
tion." This deliverance prompts Mr..
Latouchere to remark in Truth that
the case is hard one. Against
Goa Almighty and the newspapers
combined" he asks, show can even
the most eloquent dignitaries of the
church hope to hold their own"
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25
900. Wisconsin's pro-

worth $40. 00O,0O0 Wisconsin's pro-
duct was $4,000, 900 pounds, worth
1000, 900, and Minnesota's nearly as
great-hers being worth SO, 900. 900,
while Michigan's was worth 81, $780,
900. In 1855 the assessed value of
cows was 500, 900, 000-or more than
the capital of all the national banks,
at that time. Incredible as it may
seem, it appears that the annual
dairy butter product Of the United
States exceeds in value that of all of
the lumber, wheat and iron COM
bined. That, at any rate, is the
statement of statistician who pub
fishes the results of his figuring.
Other dairy statistics, milk, cream,
and cheese, also make a big showing.
Hartford Times.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25

MANY q failure could be averted
by not being in too great hurry to
establish a business. The best way
is to start business in the most
most modest way, on the creep-be-
fore you-walk plan, and not be in
hurry to become merchant prince.
If you make thousand dollars clear
profit the first year, live closely and
frugally, regulate closely every ex-
pense connected with your business,
and put every dollar Of that thou
sand that you can spare right back
into your business. Don't put it into
clerks and assistants, but into stock.
Work like demon yourself, and do
with as little help as possible
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25

LOUISE DE LA Rance, more widely
known as "Ouida," has told how she
gets her knowledge OF the language
and habits of men about town, which
is displayed in her novels. She in
vites young gentlemen Of sporting
proclivities to dine with her, and
when the meal is over she tells them
to talk, smoke and drink just as If
they were at their clubs. They usu-
ally comply with the request, and she
thus gathers a store Of more or less
edifying anecdotes, risky stories and
double ententes for her next book.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25
ST. HELENA is again the prison of

ST. HELENA is again the prison of
royalty. Dinizul, the son and heir Of
Cetewayo, the Zulu king, and linda
buko, brother Of the same monarch,
are kent in captivity there by the
British. Owing to the climate, which
is much more severe than that of
South Africa. the two Zulus have to
wear blankets or some other heavy
covering all the time. Their health
is bad, and it is not believed that
they will ever leave their island
prison alive. The English Govern
ment probably does not intend that
they shall.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25
NapOleOn's Toilet.

One of the most interesting ar
ticles l have found among recent
French periodicals is on the toilet of
Napoleon, which, it appears, was
most important matter, and regu-
lated down to the smallest details
with mathematical precision.
When awakened Napoleon would
glance over the papers while the
fires we're lit. He was sensitive to
cold and fire was prepared in every
room even in midsummer. Then Of
distinguished people awaiting an
audience he would designate those
whom he wished to see, after which
he would rise and take hot bath,
lasting about an hour.
The daily shaving was the next
duty. Ordinarily his physician, Cor
visart, would be present, chatting
and securing favors for his friends.
COrvisart's greeting was usually some
badinage, such as "Ah, charlatan!
How many patients have you killed
this morning." and the physician
would reply in kind.
Two Wallets were necessary for
shaving, one holding the basin and
another the mirror. The emperor,
in flannel robe de chambre then
covered his face with soap and pro-
ceeded to shave, beginning at the
left side, at the top Of the cheek.
The left side done, the two Wallets
passed to the other side.
Throwing off his robe, Napoleon
was next deluged with eau de cologne,
and subjected to thorough scrub
bling with rough brush. The valet
then rubbed the whole body with
linen rolls saturated with eau de
cologne, a custom that Napoleon had
acquired in the East. The scrubbing
was none of the lightest, either, for
he would call out from time to time:
Harder, que diable; rub harder just
as you would an asst"
When the scrubbing was over the
emperor dressed himself. A curious
detail of his costume was the re-
ligiOus care with which he kept hung
round his neck the little leather
envelope, shaped like heart, which
contained the poison that was to
liberate him in case of irretrievable
reverses of fortune. This poison was
prepared after a recipe; that Cabanis
had given to Condorcet, and after
the year 1903 the. great emperor
never undertook campaign with
out having his little packet Of poison.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25
ELEPHANTS AND RAILWAYS.
Natives OF India Have Prejudice
Against the Iron Horse.

Natives OF India Have q Prejudice
Against the Iron Horse.
Not few people in India have de-
cided objections to the railways,
which in recent years have been in
troduced in that country. Among
these directors are the elephants, to
whom railway travel seems to be es-
pecially hazardous. More than one
elephant, even on the American con-
tinent, where elephants are scarce.
has been killed by collision with a
train. The most famous Of all ele-
plants, the great Jumbo, met his
death in this way.
The Indian locomotives are more
in danger of grasshoppers, it appears,
than they are of elephants. When a
train runs into great army Of grass
hoppers covering the track to depth
OF several feet, it is sure to be
stopped, and in grave danger Of being
derailed. Accidents of this nature
appear to be not infrequent in India.
But in collision with an elephant,
it is usually the elephant which suf-
fers most. He can hardly get under
UllO WuCClS3 duu do UllC 1OOOAOJlvC
has more power within it than the
elephant. the animal is generally the
one of the two antagonists who is
thrown off the track.
In the domains of the Nizam of
Hyderabad, an Indian potentate Of
great consequence and of extensive
domains, the railway is so new a
thing that the people are not yet &C.
customed to it. Not long ago the
Nizam, having occasion to make a
journey, preferred to travel by a
special train instead OF on elephant
back, but he sent his elephants on
before him, over the highway.
As the mahOut, or elephant-driver
in charge of the herd, was proceeding
on his way, he came to the intersec-
ton of the railway with the public
road. AS it made short cut, and
was level and smooth, while the road
was bad, the elephant driver thought
he would take the railway. So he
conducted his animals upon the en-
hankment, and they went numbering
on over the rails and ties.
Presently the Nizam's special train
came whirling round the curve. The
engine-driver saw the elephants, and
reversed his lever and gave the signal;
but an elephant is a slow animal to
move. BY the time the astonished
mahout had began to deliver his or.
ders to the elephants to get of the
track, the train was upon him.
The largest elephant in the COM
pany, said to he without rival in
India, was overthrow, crushed and
killed. His mahout was also killed.
Another elephant lost his trunk, and
another one of his tusks, while sever.
al more were badly damaged.
The NiZam was sorrOwfui witness
of this destruction. He wept with
grief, and is said to have lamented
the introduction of railways into his
| dominions. The unfortunate man
who was the cause of the disaster
lost his life as the penalty of the Of
Tense of travelling on elephant-b OK
| On a railway track.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25
INVESTIGATION into the Big Fo,

INVESTIGATION into the Big Four
wreck still further demonstrates that
the accident was due to the absence
Of the block system. The second
section was frequently in sight from
the rear platform OF the first section,
a state of things which would have
been impossible with the block sys-
tenn in operation. The stories of the
train crews do not agree on all points,
in fact they differ materially in many
particulars, but the facts thus far
developed all tend to show that the
accident was due to the second Sec
ton following the first so closely that
smashup was inevitable when the
first section stopped. There are
hints of a sleepy engineer and care
lessness in other quarters, but the
main point that the accident could
not have occurred with the block
system in operation remains as prom
inent as ever.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25
The Colors of the Earth,

The wonderful difference bet tween
the same landscape in winter and in
summer is phenomenon familiar to
all jewellers in the temperate zones.
The two great elements of change
are the presence Of snow in winter
and of leaves Of grass in summer. If
We could look at our globe from the
moon the variations in its aspect due
to seasonal changes would perhaps be
even more striking than 1t appears to
those upon its surface.
In fact, we sometimes lose sight of
the very important part which ve2e-
tation plays in giving color to what
might be called the countenance OF
the planet.
1t is not the higher forms Of plants
that always produce the greatest
effect in this way. Some of the most
striking scenes upon the earth owe
their characteristic features to MOSES
and lichens. The famous crimson
cliffs" OF Greenland. which extend for
miles northward from Cape York.
derive their splendid color from the
growth of red lichen which covers
their faces
The cliffs rise between seventeen
hundred and two thousand feet
straight from the waters edge, and
being composed Of gray granite, their
aspect would be entirely different
from what it is but for the presence
of the lichen.
Coming to less magnificent but not
less beautiful scenes, the rocky ass
called the Golden Gate in the yell
lOwstone National Park owes its rich
color and it's name to the yellow
lichen covering its lofty walls; and
the Undesirable hues of the great
hot-spring terraces arise mainly from
the presence of minute plants -four.
ishing in the water that overfows
them.
Considered as whole, the vegeta-
ton OF planet may give it a charac-
teristic aspect as viewed from space.
Many have thought that the red color
of Mars may be due to the existence
OF red instead OF green vegetation
there.
That its broad expanses of forest and
prairie land cause the earth to reflect
considerable quantity of green
light to its neighbors is indicated by
the fact that at the time of the new
moon greenish tint has been de-
tectei overspreading that part Of the
lunar surface which is then illumi-
mated only by light from the earth. -
Youths Companion.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25
YOUNG and growing persons should

YOUNG and growing persons should
not use tobacco in any form. The
use of cigarettes by boys cannot be
too severely condemned. Here is
what an eminent medical man says
on the subjects: "The evils Of tobac-
CO are intensified n hundred fold upon
the young. Here 1t is unqualifledly
and uniformly injurious. 1t stunts
the growth, poisons the heart, i'm
pairs the mental powers, and cripples
the individual in every way. No boy
can begin the practice of smoking
without becoming physically, men,
tally and morally injured by the time
he is 81. Sewer gas is bad enough,
but boy had better learn his Latin
over a man-trap than get the habit
Of smoking cigarettes.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25

For the first time the women of
Connecticut have taken part in the
elections for school boards. OF the
1927 women who registered 264 voted.
Most Of the voting women were of
old New England families, the for
eigners taking no part in the inno-
walton. In one family five women
voted and no two of the tickets were
alikc
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25
A MAGIC CITY.
Progress Of Affairs In Perry in the Cher
Oke0 StrlD.

Progress Of Affairs In Perry in the Cher
Okee Strip.
The new town Of Perry, in the
Cherokee Strip, is fast being changed
from city Of tents into city Of
substantial buildings. At present
there is a floating population of 49,
900 souls, over 5000 having gone
away since the opening of the Strip,
but this number will probably de-
crease by one-half, and then the city
will begin it's regular business life.
At present the little shanties and
tents Of the settlers are scattered
without much regard to order over
the town site, but gradually sub
stantial frame buildings are being
erected. Two banks are now estab-
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25
New Hampshire Curiosity.

In Hillsborough County, N. H.,
there is q solid rock with channel
seventy feet deep and thirty feet wide
cut through its side. A flight OF rude
natural steps leads to tho top, where
there is a natural pulpit and pool
for baptism.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25

ALEXANDER ZEDERBAUM, who has
jast died at St. Petersburg, was the
editor Of a remarkable newspaper,
the Hamelitz 1t is daily paper
printed in classical Hebrew. stock re-
ports, money market, political news,
and all. Zederbaum was born in Po-
land and was originally tailor. He
educated himself. and having &C.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25

; THEY are trying to do away with
elaborate and expensive funerals in
Pittsburg. II they do they'll sacri-
fee the only source of excitement and
diversion left to the inhabitants of
that sleepy old town.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25
Garbage Destructors,

BY the introduction of garbage de-
structors, the refuse Of cities may be
turned into source of very consid-
cradle profit. A destructor in the
town of Widnes, England, generates
heat for an electric plant capable of
lighting the town hall, market, free
library, technical schools, and part
of the street lamps.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25

THE rich farming lands and the
flpe climate of Montana and Wash
ington are likely to attract a large
immigration the coming year. The
new railways have opened up i'm
mense belts of fine country.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25

In a printed card of regulations
for public information issued by the
Wells Fargo Express Company in the
early sos the last regulation read ::
This company will not be responsible
for any loss or damage caused by fire,
the acts of God or of Indians or any
other public enemies of the Govern
montn
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25

, HENRY w. SCoTT, Associate JUS
tice Of the Supreme Court OF Okla
homa, is believed to be the youngest
judge In the country. He is only %
years old. He was Register of the
Land Once at Larned, Kan, at %,
and has already written several
standard legal works.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25
To Choke a Frog.

A frog cannot breathe with its
mouth open. Its breathing appa-
ratus is so arranged that when Its
mouth Is open its nOstrils are closed.
To suffOcate frog it is necessary
only to prop its jaws 90 that they
cannot shut
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25
The Ungallant Dutchman.

In Holland woman is a secondary
consideration-and poor considera-
ton at that No Dutch gentleman
when walking on the sidewalk will
move out Of his way for lady. The
latter turns out invariably. however
muddy or dangerous the street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25
First Pre.Emptton Act,

In 1915 the first presumption right
OF settlers on public lands was passed
by Congress, not, however, without
much opposition. This act allowed
settlers on the public domain the
right to purchase 800 acres. This
was the initial Of long series OF
similar enactments.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25

aI,lJ Al years
old. His father
the late General
Van Allen, was
in his day a very
prominent New
Ork err, q n Il
made u fortune
in real estate in
vestments that
at his death was
e s t i III a t e d at
"a, 600, 900, an d
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25

SOCIETY EDITOR-"Here is a woman
writing to US to know il a grass
widow ought to wear mourning"
Boss editor-"She might wear
green lawn"
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25

THE death of Bismarck is re-
corded. The Bismarck is still alive
and lusty. The difference in the ar
ticles will be readily recognized.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25

THE Arabs have superstition that
the stork has human heart. When
one of the birds builds its nest on a
house-top they believe the happiness
OF that household is insured for that
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25

quired some money, started the
Hamelitz as a weekly. Ten years
ago it became daily, and as its cir
culation was over all Europe among
the Jews, its proprietor made a for
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25

IT is pretty safe to wager that il
you saw the Cherokee Strip now you
wouldn't discover any bare spots
worth mentioning.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25

If Senator PETER wants the train
robbers scalped, why doesn't he get
the ticket scalpers after them.
Dealer.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25

A MILWAUKEE man drew all his
money from the bank, in order to be
on the safe side, and lost it on the
way home. Paste the moral in your
hat.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25

THE first mich cow came to this
continent in 1899. Now, in the
United States, there are 16,Ol9, 59l
valued at $346, 900, 900.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25
AMBASSADOR TO ITALY.

j, J, Van Allen, who Has Been Chosen Tor
That Position.
James J Van Allen, who Will nave
the honor of heing the tirst Emit as
sado- from the United states TO Italy,
is q native of New York City ana
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25

TIE Chinese language has only
$50 words. The rest of it is expressed
with flrecrackers.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25

= EVEN IL woman knows herself to
be less beautiful than others she
Dever forgiycs man for knowing it,
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25

GERMANY is said to have $4,000
Sufferers. The German language
always seemed to US very hard to
master
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25

, In these days of doubt and distress
put your money where it will be safe.
Now is the time to subscribe.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25

JAasON says some people never
know what they didn't want until
they have to pay for it.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25

"THAT just fllls the bill, " said the
robin as he seized fat worm.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-11-25
HALEY, IDAHO.

!, THE Cherokee Strip wasn't dirt
Rhoan