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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-02-24
A Bold Attempt Frustrated.

Not very long ago Mrs. s. received
what was apparently an authentic tele-
gram from her husband, who had been
looking at several country places along
the sound with view to purchase. The
message ran as follows: meet me at
Stamford to sign papers Nelson from
Office will call for you at IL and accom-
pany you" Thinking the telegram a
perfectly natural one under the circum-
stances, Mrs. S. donned cloak and
hat and waited her husbands emissary.
who shortly arrived in a cab. He was a
stranger to her. but not being familiar
with all the clerks in the Office she sus-
pected nothing, and was about to depart
with him to the station when, by a
strange coincidence, her husband, who
never left the Office till late in the after
noon, was seen walking up the street.
AS he told his wife afterward. he had
occasion to use some important paper
that he had left in his safe at home. As
Mrs. s. turned toward him. express
ing her surprise at seeing him when she
had supposed him to be in Stamford, the
pretended clerk jumped into the cab,
called out some directions to the driver
and was driven rapidly away. OF course
the message was bogus. but Mrs. So
fine solitaires. which she constantly
wore. and her costly rings were moi
bogus, and her excitement and fright
may be imagined when she found thai
her husband never wired her to NEE
him at Stamford at all.-New Yorl
/ Tribune
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-02-24
HumoRs OF sANN PUBLISHING.


Announcements OF Marriages That Hzvs
Been Uneeremoniously interrupted.
A few years ago ludicrous, albeit
in Larkhall. A rustic couple. after hay-
ing had the banns published the pre-
scribed number of times, proceeded to
the church to be joined in holy wedlock.
The service was conducted without
hitch until the officiating clergyman ar
rived at that part where he asked, "Wil-
liam Wisher, wilt thou have this woman
20 be thy welded wifeg' when the bride
groom replied with some establishment
NAT his name was not William Wisber.
The ceremony was Of course suspend
ed, and on investigation being made as
to the cause of the mistake il transpired
that the bridegroom had written to the
sexton of the church requesting him to
have the banns published, and concluded
his letter thus. $50 no more from your
well wisher and Mary Williams" The
sexton, surprising that William Wisher
was the name Of the intending Benedict,
published the banns accordingly, and
the disappointed couple were compelled
to await the publication of the banns in
their proper names.
The precentor of country parish
church near Arbroath one Sunday an
nounced from his place that there was
solemn purpose Of marriage between
Alexander Sphinx of Fishers loan and
Elspeth Hackett of Burn wynd," when
the parish beadle, who was something
Of character, suddenly arose and un-
tremendously interrupted the proceed
ings by exclaiming: That's wrang
That's wrangl It's no Sanders Sphinx o
Fishers loan that's gaun to marry Els
peth Hackett, but Lang Sanders Spinh
O. Smiddy croft" The name Of one Of
the parties had been wrongly stated II
the proclamation paper. and this wal
the way the beadle took to correct it.
Some years ago a middle aged agricul
tural laborer called upon the session
clerk of Alloa and asked him what tn,
charge was for publishing the cries.
e., banns Of marriage-three times OF
the same Sunday. "a pound" replied
the clerk. Aye" said the other, "al
what dye TAX when ye TAX two Sun
days to do'tY' "Half guinea" was tn
reply. IAN what dye charge when y
tax three Sundays to'tr' was the rus
tics next query. "Seven and SIX" an
swered the clerk. with an amused air
AYE. man." rejoined the querist. g
see; the LANCER ye TAX to dae't the cheap
er it gets. Just cry ava till ye pay yen
serr'
And he took hisdeparture without NOR
ado.-London Tit-Bits.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-02-24

One Of the large marble statues OF
Buddha in the loan exhibition shortly to
be opened in the museum Of the univer-
sity has an interesting history. 1t was
obtained in the east by DR.. Charles
Huffnagle at the time OF some uprising.
it is said the Indian mutiny, and bears
the marks of bullets, which have broken
the hand and part of the arm. After
being exhibited in Memorial hall it was
sold at auction with the remainder Of
DR.. Huffnagle's collection in Philadel-
phis. 1t now finds permanent abiding
place, where it was identified by the
bullet marks as the historical statue
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-02-24

Lemont M. Leavitt was born in June,
1876, in the old town OF Turner. About
the first thing Lemont began TO do after
he opened his eyes and uttered his nrst
cry was to grow. His strength increased
daily. and when five years old his skill
with the M attracted much attention.
He would chop more wood then than
half OF the hired men could. and his
services were much sought by young
men in the neighborhood who were too
lazy TO do their own chores on the farm
Last summer the youthful giant ten
dered a genuine surprise to his parents
aud neighbors. A party Of men were
building a wire fence near by. A pole
was run through the center OF very
large coil Of wire. and everything was
la readiness to unwind il, when it WIS
found that man expected to assist could
not get there. Master Leavitt happened
along, and. taking in the situation.
picked up one end OF the pole on his
shoulder and marched off. keeping step
with the man who held the other end
in his arms only by the greatest exer-
tons. while the man behind hung on to
the wire while it was being uncoiled.
Thus for nearly half mile did this six.
year-old Samson bear the burden that
would have made many full developed
man shrink.
Just think Of it. not quite six year
old, yet Master Leavitt tips the scales Al
1851 pounds in light suit. Heis active
both physically and neutrality-suspicious.
(Me.) Gazette.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-02-24
500 REwARD-s10o.

The reader Of this paper win be pleased TO
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able TO cure IN all It's
stages, and that Is catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
IS the only positive cure known TO the medical
fraternity Catarrh, being a constitutional dis
ease requires a constitutional treatment; Hail
Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, acting directly
on the blood and Mucous surfaces OF the system
thereby destroying the foundation OF the disease
aud giving the patient strength by building up
the Constitution and assisting nature In doing
its work. The proprietors have so much latin
in its curative powers that they offer one Hun
dred Dollars for any case that IL tails 10 cure
Send for list Of testimonials. Address
+. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, D.
HQ- Sold By druggists; IS cents.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-02-24
MUSCLE AND vrooR-, Dfrrrnrxcr

Many muscular men succsm b 70 fstiKues borne
with ease by persons far their Interiors In phy--
ical strength Muscle does not imply vigor. In
fact IL Is not dinicult OF proof that athletes dc
not live Us long nor enjoy as rood health as the
average individual who Il yigorous-thnt Il tt
say, whose digestion and sleep are unimpaired
whose nerves are tranquil. and who has no or
ganic tendency TO disease. These requisites o.
yigor are conferred upon those inherently ~ ak
no less than upon those debilftated through
wasting disease. by Thorough. persistent cours,
OF Hostetter's stomach Bitters, the leading ne
tionnl tonic, Endorsed and recommended b,
physicians Of eminence. IL will not cndow yoi
with The muscle Of a Corbett, but II will infus'
energy into your syftem and renew the activ'
and healthfui performance Of It's functions. !
ayerts and cures malaria, rheumatic rnfd kidne.
complaints, and overcomes dyspepsia, constipa
ton, liver trouble and nervousness.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-02-24

Over l2, 600. 900 pineapples were landed
at New York last year. The price
ranged from four to sixteen cents each
In England, where they are scarce, and
obtained almost wholly from lighthouses.
the price is often from two to five dol
lars each. In the New York tenement
districts they are retailed at one cent a
slice.-New York Ledger.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-02-24

81 thought you said you were going
10 bring a friend home to dinner with
YOU said Mrs. Chugwater.
"He couldn't come, Samantha" re-
plied Mr.. Chugwater as he sat down
with great satisfaction to the first good
dinner he had had a chance to attack
for a long time.-Chicago Tribune.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-02-24

George Eliot suffered from melanchol-
ic moods, and from her thirtieth year
had severe attacks of headache. As Il
child she was poor in health and ex-
tremely sensitive to terror in the night.
She remained a quivering fear through
out her whole life.-New York Times.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-02-24

Numerous grandchildren Of both the
contracting parties attended the wed
ding of groom Of seventy-five and a
bride Of seventy-one 1t Charlottesville.
Ind, few days ago.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-02-24
LxPERIEsCE.

Experience teaches not only weakness,
but strength and the value OF good RENE
dies such as ALLcocK's PoRoUs PLAsrxRs.
This is what @. d. Fredericks. the we'll
known photographer Of New York, says;
81 have been using ALLcocK's Porous
PLAsrKRs for twenty years, and found them
one Of the best of family medicines. Briefly
summing up my experience, l say that
when placed on the small of the back ALL
COCKS PLAsrKRs ill the body with nervoui
energy, and thus cure fatigue, brain ex
haastion, debility and kidney difficulties
For women and children have found then
invaluable. They never irritste the Skin
or cause the slightest pain, but cure sor'
throat, coughs, colds, pains in side, back o.
chest. indigestion and bowel complaints
BRAsDRKTH's PILLS are safe and sure.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-02-24

The wholesale price Of whalebone 70
now $4,000 per ton On the strength Of
this large whaling feet is about to start
on a six months cruise to the Antarctic
ocean. where whales are thought 10 be
plentiful
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-02-24
suor, mat She Wa. over . Hundr.4.

Mrs. Louis : Martin, a full blooded
Chippewa Indian, who died at her home
In Allouz. Brown county, Wis, recently
made sworn statement to priest be-
fore her death that she was l0S years
old. She gave corroborative evidence.
She was born in a wigwam near Green
Paw
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-02-24

Mrs. Fangle-Have you secured a
lodger for your second floor yet. Mr..
GoslinS
Goslin Chorrifed)-I haven't been look
ing for lodger, madam.
Mrs. Fangle-Why, Tn certain my
husband told me you had rooms TO let In
your upper story.-Wah-
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-02-24

DRoPsr is a dread disease, but II has lost
its terrors to those who know that II. II.
Green q Sons. the Dropsy Specialists OF
Atlanta, Georgia. treat it with such great
success. Write them for pamphlet giving
full inflammation
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-02-24

Boston Woman-Oh. do so love the
folds Of our New England farms.
New York Girl-Why?
Boston Woman-Because they are so
cultivated. you know. Boston Courier.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-02-24
A POTTER PRESS.

Size, 33x4s inside bearers; table distribu-
ton; bed springs; will print nine-coiumn
folio or six-column quarto; spienelu an
round press for country once Ior saie
PALMER & REY,
Portland, Or.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-02-24

A grand total Of charitable requests
In England during 1891. excluding Baron
Hirsch's benefactions, is stated at $751;
300. 900. as against Gil sos. 900 during the
preceding year.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-02-24
WATER MOTOR.

One Tuerk Water Motor, new, that will
develop from 10 TO 15-horse power; can be
had at a sacrifice by addressing
PALMER & REY,
Portland, Or.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-02-24

The only man in history that was lionired
without having his head swelled was the Bib
lical Daniel.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-02-24

''Brotrns Bronchial 7rochcs" are widely
known as an admirable remedy for bron-
chitis, hoarseness, coughs and throat
troubles. Sold only IN bores.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-02-24

"Bunklns used 10 think the theater was de.
moralizing," remarked the manager. " Has he
changed his viewsf' AYES, / converted him. -
How "Sent him pans"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-02-24

Buddy Boy-Mamma, Bridget called me the
broth OF boy" Does fhe mean I've been In
the fOupf
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-02-24

Use Enameline Stove Polish; no dust no smell
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-02-24
German
Syrup

Regis Leblanc Is French Cana
dian store keeper at Notre Dame de
Stanbridge, Quebec, Can, who was
cured of a severe attack ofCongest-
Ion of the Lungs by Boschee's Ger
man Syrup. He has sold many q
bottle of German Syrup on his per
sonal recommendation. Ifyo drop
him line he'll give you Il full
facts of the case direct. rs he did US,
and that Boschee's German Syrup
brought him through nicely. II
always will. 1t is a good medicine
and thorough in its work. q
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-02-24

TKG GEExKA for breakfast.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-09-11
FOUGHT FOR SCIENCE.
Corbett Put Man to Sleep for the Ed
ison kaleidoscope.

lSou hluSIOsCOpe.
New York, Sept. 10.-James J. Corbett
celebrated the second anniversary of the
winning of the championship by an exhi-
bition fight before an Edison kinetoscope.
in which he knocked out Peter Courtney
of Trenton, local puRilist Of some note.
who stood before t1tzsimmons for four
rounds.
The bout took place at the Edison labor
atory in Orange, n j. 1t was arranged
by the proprietors of the kaleidoscope. and
the preliminaries were conducted with
the utmost secrecy. being known only TO
the principals and their managers.
There were ten spectators, including
the referee-John p. Eckhardt-an Corr
bett poCketed big check for his efforts.
Corbett was seconded by j. McVey, the
heavyweight wrestler, who has been
with him for several seasons. and viii
lam A. Brady, his manager. Delaney
was not present. Neither was Mr.. Edi-
son.
The gloves used were hard mits. weigh
ing shade over two ounces.
Courtney weighed in at lg9 pounds He
stands feet 10 inches. Corbett weighed
his average weight Of 1856 pounds. He
stands feet \ inches.
II had been arranged that il Courtney
stayed six rounds he was TO receive 500.
1uo AI6uJoH puBlllSb pun UP bucn game
fight, and took his punishment so well
that, although he did not last the entire
six rounds. he received the stated amount.
Corbett and Courtney, stripped 10 fight
ing costume, stepped into fourteen-foot
ring, and Immediately began operations.
The rounds were of one minute each.
with one minute and half between.
The first and second rounds we're pretty
10 look at, but uneventful In the third
round Corbett knocked Courtney down
shoulder
In the fourth round Courtney made a
play for Corbett's ribs and succeeded in
getting In two right-hand blows which
made Corbett vince. Courtney repeated
the dose with his lett IN the ffth round
and as Corbett left an opening reached
Jim's ear with bis right
In the sixth round, Corbett, evidently
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-09-11
A CURIOUS SUIT.
Capt. LundborR Astonishes th
Cramp Shtpbui1ding Company.

Capt. LundborR Astonishes the
Cramp Shtpbuilding Company.
Philadelphia, Sept. 10.-A suit for $780,
900 damages has been entered against the
VIM. Cramp & Sons Ship and Engine
Building Company by Capt. Charles
Lundborg, who claims that patent held
by him for the covering of shafts has
been infringed on IN the construction OF
the new vessels for the international
Navigation Company The papers have
been filed in the United States circuit
court
When asked about the case Charles II.
Cramp said: 81 do not think IL would
be advisable for me 10 discuss a case
which | have placed in the hands of
lawyer aud which will come up before
the court to be disposed Of will say,
however, that Capt. Lund borg is not un-
known TO me, nor this firm that he has
visited this yard and tried TO sell US a de-
vice some time ago, which he now claims
we have infringed upon.
1T is the first time in my experience"
Mr. Cramp said, "that have ever heard
of any portion OF a ships hull being the
subject of a patent right. Capt. Lurd-
borg has claimed patents at times for
designs in the lines OF vessels, but the
lines of ships have never be9n made the
subject Of patents that ever heard Of"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-09-11
ROMANCE OF MARTIN LEFFELLs.
Finds His Father After "a Years,
Having Been kidnapped by Gypsies.


Lima, o., Sept 10.-In the little village
of Kossuth, southwest Of here on the
Auglaize river, twenty-four years ago,
Martin Leffells, then lad of Z years, was
kidnapped by band of gypsies. He roved
around the country with them for four
years. They named him Henry Shafer.
Then the band returned to this country
and located near Beaver Dam. Young
Shaffer ran away and went to work on the
farm of Isaac Lloyd. He remained with
Lloyd until he was 20, then engaged
in buving stock and driving 1t
to Lima butchers. After while
he bought stock for himself and
shipped it east and became known TO all
the farmers of Allen, Auglaize and ad-
Joining counties. He married a prom
inent young woman of this city and four
children grace his household. While
with the gypsies Shatfer forgot his name
and where he lived. Some weeks ago he
was taken sick with typhoid fever, and
while delirious he several times talked OF
Martin Leffells, but when he had re-
covered and was questioned by his wife
he could remember nothing Of his talk
and told her it was all a mystery TO him,
but he could not dismiss the subject.
Labor day in Cliff Chipman's saloon, on
the public square, he entered into conver-
fer introduced himself and the stranger
likewise gave his name. IL was George
Leifells. Mr. Shaffer was for the mo-
ment unable to speak, but finally with
great effort asked the gentleman If
he remembered any Of his relatives
having disappeared many years ago
George Lefells then grasped MIR Shaffer's
hand and asked him II he were his son,
Martin Lefells, who had 50 mysteriously
disappeared from home twenty-four
years ago, and who bore the same scar on
his chin that he (Shafer) had. After
having sized Mr.. Sha1er up for a moment
or two Mr.. Leffells said II am positive
II is Martin for you are the picture Of
Henry Le1ells, a brother Of the Martin
Le1ells Of twenty-four years ago" Ex-
plantations followed and Martin Letfells
or Shaher learn.d that his mother was
still alive and well, and hoped some day
to sec him. Mr. Letfells will take his
family 10 the old home some day this
week, where a reunion will be held. He
will also ask the legislature 10 restore 10
him his rghtful name Of Martin Leifells.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-09-11
SEPTEMBER BUREAU REPORT.
Decline in Condition of Cotton, Owing
to Excessive Rains.

Decline IN Condition OF Cotton, Owing
to Excessive Rains.
Washington, Sept 1O.-The September
report of the statistician of the depart
ment of agriculture makes cotton show a
decline of SO points from the August con-
dition, which was 91.S against $50 for
this month.
The condition of the plant in the month
of June was S9.3, rising to 500 in July and
to 81 8 last month as stated The August
condition for the year 1898 was sO.4 and
the September conditions for the same
year was 73.4-a falling of of points.
The September condition for that year
is l2.5 points higher than that of 1898
The state averages are: Virginia, 100;
North Carolina, So South Carolina, Sc /;
Georgia, 81 Florida, 81; Alabama, Sc
Mississippi, So louisiana 81; Texas, 81 /;
Arkansas, SO; Tennessee, S4 Missouri, 93.
The principal cause of the decided de-
cline in condition, since last report, was
the excessive rainfall throughout the
larger part of the cotton belt, producing
too great growth of weed and checkin e
development of fruit, also causing she'd
ding, rotting and rust.
The general tenor Of the reports is TOO
much rain and heat, causing too great
growth Of weed aud too little of fruit"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-09-11
AN oLD-T1ME ACTOR DESTITUTE.
John A. Ellsler to Become an Inmate
of the Forest Home.

Cleveland, o., Sept. 10.-According to
authentic advices received by friends in
Cleveland John A. Ellsler, the father Of
the renowned Effie, and himself an old
time actor of no mean order, has applied
for admittance to the homo for aged
actors in Holmesburg, Pa
Ellsler is the father Of Cleveland
drama. In the early ffties he came here
and started theater on Frankfort street.
from which house he went TO the Acad-
emy of Music, on Bank street, where ne
ran one Of those exceptionally fine old
stock companies, taking principal roles
himself In 1875 he opened the Euclid
Avenue Opera House, in which he sunk
all his money, though il is now a success.
From that on he never prospered. He
tried the Academy again and the Ly-
ceum, but did not succeed. and afterwards
joined Efie. with whom be had pre-
viously quarreled on account Of her mar
riage with Frank Weston. His other
daughter, Annie, is a New York actress,
and her mother, also an old-time actress,
lives with her. Two sons, John and viii,
are also in the business
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-09-11
FAVORABLE no COTTON.
The Demand for Cotton-Pickers
Greater Than the Supply.

The Demand for Cotton-Pickers
Greater Than the Supply.
Tennille, Ga, Sept. 10.-The weather
has been favorable to cotton the past
week both for opening and maturing. We
have had clear weather most of the time,
and have had showers pretty generally
distributed in sufficient quantity to
nourish the plant, and without the usual
blows to damage the cotton that is open.
The picking is beginning to need all the
available force to keep up with it, The
labor that makes cotton is generally in
sufficient TO gather il, and there
does not seem TO be much surplus
labor to assist in the gathering
Some out-of-the-way places will lack suf-
ficient labor. The boil worm has been
seen In some localities but no serious
damage is reported there, and plenty of
sunshine will help keep that pest back.
Pickers are getting 35 cents per 100
pounds now, and this may have to be in
creased as the demand Increases for
pickers.
A good deal of cotton is coming in the
market. and is being readily taken at the
prevailing prices.