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Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-02-23
A Romance of the Pacific Northwest.


Shu-a-shep and Kleck hum-teck were
united in the holy bonds of matrimony
at the office of Justice of the Peace W.
Fl. Fifeld. Shu-a-shep is Chiliwhist
Indian and Kleck- hum-teck is "A Methow
Kloochman, who is the owner of $40
acres or land near the mouth Of the
Methow river. They tell very interest
ing story of the way they were treated
at Omak lake, where they were stopping
for the winter Failing in an attempt
to convert the couple and have them
married in accordance with the doctrine
of the church, the priest and police I'M
dertook to accomplish their object by
force, and free fight resulted, in which
the friends of the lovers took hand
and bested the police Re-enforcements
were sent for, but before they arrived
the couple had fled the camp and came
to town and got spliced.-Consonully
Outlook.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-02-23

&C - 81 d<fAership Fan In
tlnifeshnx portion Of the lot plI Iehts any
one else from getting clear title to it, and
in that way he is amply secured for the
amount of taxes he pays.
For this reason rival bidders at these
sales are in the habit of bidding for ex-
ceedingly small fractions of lots, until
some time ago it was thought the limit
had been reached when a man bid for the
one-thousandth of an inch of a lot But
the transaction | refer to made that bid
seem gigantic in comparison.
''The bidders were three men named
Payne, Frame and kipp, and Tax Collector
Kennedy began the proceedings by read
ing, Lot A. block 761, New San Diego;
taxes due, S16.25.' Payne began by saying
that he would take the whole lot. This
was followed by seriessof reducing bids
until Kipp called out, 'One-thousandth of
an inch.' One hundred thousandth,' said
Payne in tone of triumph, feeling that
that was the limit, but it proved to be
miles above it,
lone miliionth,' said Frame. One bill
lionth, suavely remarked Kipp. One
trillionth,' called out Frame, as he got
ready to put up the money. One quintil-
lionth,' bawled out Kipp.
Leu . SScy otiu bTJluS W
member his arithmetic. Never mind the
next two steps, I'll run her down to one
octillionth, as he looked around in tri-
umph You haven't touched bedrock yet ,
said Kipp, who was up in arithmetic Phi
pay the taxes for one vigintillionth of an
inch of the lot is there anything lower
than that?' said Frame in despair. No,
SIR replied Kipp; I've got you; that is
the lowest figure in the arithmetic, and
you can't bid lower And as Mr.. Kennedy
agreed with him, Kipp was declared the
successful bidder.
"Then came the question how this as
founding sale should be recorded. Every
one gave it up, until finally an arithmetic
was hunted up, and it was decided that
one vigintillionth of an inch should be ex-
pressed decimally in this way: 200, 600, 000,.
600 600 900 900 600 900, 900 900, 600 600 600 OO0
0O0, 600, 900, 00O, 900, 000,001. A strip of land
one vigintillionth of an inch in width is
not very wide, not even wide enough &c
build New York fiat house on. But it is
plenty wide enough to throw good sized
shadow on the title to the property ."-Ne,,
York Tribune.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-02-23

The first coming of money is attributed
to Pheidon, king of Argos, in sos b. c.
Coined money was first used in England
twenty-five years before the Christian era,
hut gold was not coined till the Eleventh
century. and money was not given the
round form to which we are accustomed
until the lapse Of another hundred years or
so.-Notes and Queries.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-02-23
A Fine Arrangements.
Outlook.

First Nurse Girl-Seems to me y'r putin
on heap o. style drivin in the park with a
moneygrammed heritage, and coachman
and tootmen too. Does y'r missus lend We
her private rigi
Second Nurse Girl-She sends me to take
her pet dog out fer an airin."
But where's the dog?"
Under tn seat New York Weekly.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-02-23

Wife Ito servant girl)-Here, Lima, take
this post card and put it into the pillar
box.
Husband-Surely, my dear, you cannot
tnlnk OF letting the poor girl run down
three flights of stairs and up again for the
sake OF post cardl Lima, just fetch me
pint of beer at the same time.-Fliegende
Batter
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-02-23

A thrifty Welshman at one time exhib-
tied himself publicly in England attired in
a costume composed from top to toe of rat
skins, which he had spent three years and
a half in collecting. The dress was made
entirely by himself. 1t consisted of hat,
neckerchief, coat, waistcoat, trousers, tip
pet, CATERS and Shoes The number Of
rats required to complete the suit was $40.
Most curious of the garments was the tip
pet, composed entirely of rats tails,
Washington Star
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-02-23

Medical authorities declare that fat peo-
pie are less able to resist the attacks of
disease or the shock Of injuries and opera.
tions than the moderately thin. Their
respiratory muscles cannot so easily act;
their heart is often handicapped by the
deposit on it, and the least exertion throws
them into perspiration. A very fat per
son is in the position of man carrying 6
heavy burden and too warmly clothed
Yankee Blade.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-02-23
Protection of Ships from Lightning.

IL has been remarked that ships at sea
are now struck by lightning much less
imam formerly. The explanation is to be
FOUND In the general use of wire rope for
rigging, as well as in the fact that the
nuns OF ships are now usually constructed
OF IRON or steel. The ship thus forms an
excellent conductor, by means of which the
electricity is diverted into the ocean before
IL has time to do serious damage.-New
York Telegram.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-02-23

II awsked her which she would pwefer To
have me do" said the conceited man, "sinp
to her or talk to her."
And she said talk of course"
mo. She said singh"
oh say, now-that was an injustice. {"
What do you meanS"
why, you aren't such bad converse
ZIONIST as all that. "-Washippton Star
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-02-23
Origin of Canned Fruit.

We are indebted to Pompeii for the great
industry of canned fruit. Years ago, when
the excavations were just beginning, a
party of Cincinnatians found in what had
been thepantry of the house many jars Of
preserved figs. One was opened, and they
were found to be fresh and good.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-02-23

hufen-Old fellow, you look blue. Are
you on the wrong side of the marketS
Iumbull-Market nothingl moved YES
terday, the truckman broke S25 worth of
the furniture, lost a s. bill, the gas com
pany held me up for double the usual de-
post, and I've just been drawn on ajury.-
Chicago Tribune.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-02-23

Hermann Boerhaave, Dutch physician,
scholar and scientific author, who was
born In 1868 and died in i5ss. has left it on
record that be was once SO absorbed in his
studies that he passed period of six
weeks continuously devoted to work. Dur
ing all this time he existed without sleep
London Tit-Bits.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-02-23

The wax of "A species of bee common in
Patagonia, Terra del Fuego and other
parts of southern South America and the
adjacent islands is IL dark blue in color and
is said to be more poisonous than arsenic
New York Journal
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-02-23

The tuatawa, 9-inch long lizard of
New Zealand, is said to be the most sling.
gish animal in the world. He is USUALLY
found clinging to rocks and has been
known to remain in the same spot for
months. How he lives is a mystery.-New
York Press
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-02-23

The first record we have of coal is about
800 years before the Christian era. Coal
was used as fuel in England as early as $50.
and In 1874 the first charter to dig for it
was granted by Henry III to the inhabi.
tants OF Newcastle-on-Tyne.-Notes and
Queries.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-02-23
Life Saving Deck Chairs.

AN English invention is a buoyant life
saving seat for ships. 1t is intended for a
ueck seat, the upper and lower parts being
made OF buoyant material, so that Il
thrown into the water the apparatus will
support several people comfortably.-New
York Journal.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-02-23
Help For the unemplored.

In the grand duchy of Luxembourg per-
sons desiring work or help have now only
to send a postal card to the director of the
post administration in order 10 have their
wants advertised in every postofice in the
grand duchy.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-02-23

Mr.. Ostrich-My dear. can I help you to
the cucumbersP
Mrs. Ostrich-Not at this time of the
year. l find it pays to be abstemious In
warm weather. May trouble you for the
barb wiref Thank you.--Detroit Tribune.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-02-23
superstitlons Abont nirds.

Sparrows, stares and plovers are on
friendly terms with the fairies. The lark
and the swallow are birds of good omen,
but the latter should not rest on the house.
top.-Irish Times.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-02-23

Cigar ashes are used for medical pur-
poses as cure for ringworm, epidemic
scarlatina, etc. They are useful on account
of the lime and alcoholic properties they
contain
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-02-23

yI1orta t<LI 91scnftfge tntff cdrBues
800 yards of the buildings. In the
matter OF handling exhibits the officials
promise great improvements on the systems
anywhere previously adopted, and all pack
ages received before April Is, 1894, not ex-
ceeding $500 pounds in weight will be han
died free of charge.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-02-23

The late Christian Long, of Shippens-
burg, Pa, began life es clock peddler.
amassed fortune of 5000, 600, and never
INDUCED in the extravaganza Of butter OH
his bread
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-02-23

The man who can pass the warning no.
tice. WET Paint" without testing the
matter with his finger to see If it is dry,
has sufficient will power to govern king
dom
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-02-23

The robin Is called Gods bird'' because
Il plueked thorn from the cruel crown
pressed upon the head Of our Saviour and
Ia doing 50 wounded its own breast. It
forsakes "cnrsedn graveyard : Irish
Times.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-02-23

"
"sWhat Is the troubler
He wants TO get married.
'MarriedP gasped; why, can't
marry him. I'm not an ordained minister
! am not allowed to marry people He did
not answer, 20 began to reason with him
and asked him to take ME back. But 1t
was no use, SO sat still. resolving to make
q test of the matter when | saw the com
pany. To my surprise found the whole
crowd composed of men, armed to the
teeth.
'Gentlemen,' began.
He wants to sneak, interrupted my
conductor. Now, you preacher chap,
you've got to go ahead when the couple
comes in or you can take pill. Here's
your pay and he placed a bag Of money
on the table, Just then heard some
shouting outside and yell, and then there
gailoped up man on horseback, holding a
girl in his arms.
$50 on, said my conductor. and go
quick
II don't know what said, except that /
pronounced them man and wife without
looking at them, for my eyes were on re-
volver In the hands of my gentle urger. A
minute later the father and brothers of the
girl dashed up to the shanty. but the girl
laughed in her fathers face, and decided
that discretion was the better part Of vaIor
and SO held my peace. was taken back
to my boarding place pretty thoroughly
frightened Before leaving me my com
panion warned me to hold my tongue about
the whole matter. | did SO, but within a
month was able to explain matters and see
the couple legally married. New York
Tribune
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-13
Katie Rooney, Dolly Theo bald and
Daisy Dixon. Portland Theatre tonight.
The Wool Market.

Boston, Decem ner 10 The American
Wool and Cotton Reporter will say to-
morrow of the wool trade:
The market is steady, with moderate
general demand; there is perhaps a little
more encouragement in the way of trade
for some kinds of wool; a rather. Jun satis-
factory business has been done in terri
tories, prices forlthese have been some
what in buyers faovor. On the whole,
the mark ct for the early part of the
week was characterized by the custom
ary Decem ber quiet (only two years in
twenty are recorded in which Decem ber
has had stiff market). An improved
trade between now and New Year is gen.
rally anticipated.
Collector Warrens' decision in regard
to broken tops will commend itself to
unbiased people as eminently just; the
hope is commonly expressed that the
board of appraisers will confirm it.
The sales of the week amount to IS, zoo
pounds domest and 70S, 500 pounds for
eign, making total of 2,464, 200 pounds,
against total of Q, III 500 for the previ-
GUS week, and total of 2,671, 900 pounds
for the corresponding week last year.
The''ssles since January 1, 1894, amount
to 1877, 99S,76 pounds, against 1870, ,266. 00C
pounds year ago. The sales in New
York amounted to l,4e1, 500 pounds.
Sales in Philadelphia aggregated II, 1871,
900 pounds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-13
BRIEFLY TOLD.
evening.

AT Ashtabula, Ohio, diphtheria in a
malignant form is epidemic, and num-
bers its victims in all sections of the
city. Now nearly 100 cases are reported.
Since Saturday ten deaths have resulted
from the disease.
The Superior Court at Salem, in the
case of Grace J. Terrell against Michael
Hurley, ,the jury returned verdict yes
terday forenoon in favor of the plaintiff
in the sum of s2250. Miss Terrell was
bitten upon the leg and arm by Hurley's
masttff dog. while in Hurley's yard.
II. Merrill was yesterday appointed
postmaster at North Windsor, Me-, vice
J H. Hallowell, resigned.
Professor Louis Pasteur, she eminent
French chemist and Psychologist, and
discoverer of the famous Pasteur treat
ment Of hydropho bia, is seriously i'll. He
is ~ years of age
The libel against the schooner Alice T.
Boardman OF Calais, by the owners of
the schooner Hattie M.Graham, which
towed her into Gloucester has been set
tied with the owners of the Boardman
by the payment ofsS900.
At New York, the jury in the case of
ex-Po1ice Captain Stephenson. charged
with bribery, rendered verdict of gull
Ey.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-13
THE WONDER OF MODERN TIMES.
An Oficial Getting s17oo Year and
Accommodating $4,000.

New York, December L.-When the Lexow
committee was called today. Mr.. Goff called
the name of Charles A. Grant with no re-
sponse. Dir. Golf saio he did not expect Mr..
Grant TO be present but took the opportuni-
ty to let him know that he would like to
have him here. Mr.. Grant was ex-Commis-
sioner McClave's private secretary, while
the latter was police commissioner, and left
the city soon after McClave retired. The
committee tried to serve a subpoena on him,
but could not find him. Mr.. Gof said Mr.
Grant was worth S75,000 in real estate and
received only $1700 year. He was prepared
to prove that Mr.. Grant had made this
money by accepting bribes for appointments
on the police force.
William H. Wood, representing the print
ing firm of ]. }. Little & Co., took the
stand. His firm bid. he stated. Sa4s less
than Martin B. Brown for the printing of
the official ballots on the first bid. and the
police board awarded the contract to
Brown. Mr.. Kelso representative of the
latter. having offered to do the printing COR
$4,000. which was $SO0O less than his origi-
nal hid Mr.. Wood said he protested against
the decision. Geo. Kelso. a representative
of the Martin B. Brown firm. testified that
no member of the city government had any
interest in the finn. Mr.. Brown was the
sole owner. The witness described how the
firm got the contract. He said the police
board went into executive session and he
was called in by Commissioner Murray.
II was informed" said he. ''that $4C.Ooe
was the amount appro ,riated by the city
for printing the ballots, and l said that
Martin B. Brown would take the contract
at that figuIe.''
Etienne Boyer, ex-wardman, retired on a
pension. was questioned about complaint
he had against Captain Murphy ,&and said
he lent Murphy $500 and had to sue shim to
get it back. He denied the $500 was per-
oentage he claimed on moneys collected.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-13
FOR CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.
Annual Meeting of the National Civil Ser
vice Reform League.

Chicago, Deocem bef 12.-The rooms of
the Commerce Club, in She Auditorium
building was crowded this afternoon,
when President Carl Schurz calld to or
der the annual convention of the Ma
tional Civil Service Reform League.
Among those present were members OF
the Anti-Spoils League OF New York and
Good Government Clubs ,frem many
cities. President Schurz introduced as
the first speaker Herbert WEIGH of Phila-
deldhia, who read long paper on the
"Infiuence of the spoils idea upon the
government of American cities. j. W.
Ella welcomed the delegates on behalf of
the local civil service reformers, and as
suIed the delegates in the next munich
pal election in Chicago the successful
Candidates would be nominees of the
te Civil Service Reform League and the
Civic Federation.
The afternoon session closed with a
paper by 9. B. WILDER of Cincinnati, on
Municipal reform impossible under the
spoils system"
Carl Schurz deilverd an address in the
aveninO
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-13
IN THE SENATE,
The Sugar and C1oture Bills Defeated
Corruption in the Indian Territory.


Corruption in the Indian Territory.
Washington, December l2.-In the Senate,
MI. Plat, Republican of Connecticut,.s ad-
dressed the Senate on the bill to create a
territory of Indianola out of portion of the
Indian territory. He favored the abolish
ment of the present Indian self govern
ments because the interests of the Indians
themselves, and the interest of 800, COO white
people allowed by he Indians to come on
their lands required it, Mr. Platt stated
that white Inuians" usurped the best and
greater part of the territory. Instead of
being Indian republics they are now white
Olga lchies, and he asserted that there was
no such landlordism anywhere in the world
as was found in the Indian territory. He
did not over state facts, and he declared
when he asserted that legislation was open
ly and unblushingly bought and that justice
was openly and unblushingly perverted in
he interests of the white Indians" The
bill was referred to the committee OF terri
tories.
At p. m., Mr.. Gray of Delaware, moved
to proceed to the consideration of the
House free sugar bill with the Senate
amendments imposing duty of 40 per cent
on all sugars. The Senate refused to take
up the bill by vote Of, yeas 20, nays q.
Senator Hale voted nay and Senator Frye
did not vote.
A motion to take from tie calendar and
consider, MI. Vests cloture rule was de-
feated. Yeas "a, nays "a.
The consideration of the Nicaragua canal
bill was resumed. Mr.. Morgan, Democrat of
Alabama. advocated che bill. There was. he
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-13
N. E. HORSE BREEDERS.
A Proposition to Locate Their Track in
Dedham.

Boston, December 12.-The annual meet
ing of the New England Trotting Horse
Breeders association was Eeld at the
American house today. 4 very successful
season was reported. A balance of Si9,o4a
was reported in the treasury. proposition
from The citizens of Dedham to locate the
association track the.s was favorably COM
mented upon and referred to the executive
committee. The officers elected were:
President, John E. Thayer; vice presidents,
H. Briggs and NJ. T. Pooler of Maine, W. h.
Daniel and W. G. G. CLARK of New Hamp-
shire, and two each from the other states;
treasurer, Sohn Graham.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-13
OBJECT TO cARLlsLE's SCHEME.

A Practical Banker Says the Plan Could
Not Be Carried Out.
washington, December 12.-Before the
banking and currency committee today,
George A. Butler, president of the Trade
mems National Bank, OF New Haven,
submitted plan proposing the follow
ing amendments to the national bank
ing act.:
1-Repeal of the section requiring a
deposit of bonds to secure notes.
2-The issue to the banks of notes I,
say to so per cent of their capital.
3-To permit no notes of denornina-
tion less than $10,.. unless smaller notes
are fully covered by coin.
4-Banks to keep reserve in specie to
sued.
5-To place'a tax of half of one per
cent on the circulation, as q safety fund,
out of which the notes of any bankrupt
bank may be paid in case the assets OF
the bank, are.not sufficient to pay al
debBs Of the bank.
6-To remove the depar sment OF the
comptroller Of the currency to the city
of New York, and 25 per cent of the re-
serve fund to be kept there also.
For every 100000 Of bank notes put
into circulation SIS, 900 Of legal tender
notes should be redeemed and destroyed.
The Secretary of the Treasury to sell
the bonds of the United States in such
amounts as may be necessary to carry
this out.
MIR. Butler said the provision in the
Caflisle plan making every bank proper.
tionately responsible for the debts of
every failed bank would practically null
lify the national banking. BE believed
the banks would refuse to come in un-
der it, and his own bank he was sure
would rather.give up the right of issu-
ing notes than adopt such a responsibility
for the debts of others. He saids he
thought this, or the Baltimore2plan,
would help the south more than the
plans proposed. Carlisle's plan wonld
not do this, as the banks swould not or
ganize under it.
: The committee adjourned until tomor-
row.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-13
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
A Cabinet Crisis Reported in New
fOHndland.
WHLTEWAYITES WILL PROBABLY
FORM A GOVERNMENT.

Further Successes of the Japanese Re-
ported - Amusing Frankness of the
Chinese Troops-They Admit That at
First Sight of the Japs They Shall Run.
ST. Johns, N.F., December 12.-The
mem bers of the Goodridge government
resigned their portfolios today An eff
fort WAS made by them to form an ANAL
gamation withthe party led by EXPIRE
mier Whiteway, but Eunanimous gconsent
to such an arrangement could not he
obtained. 1t is expected the govern ment
will be composed of Whitewayites, and
will be selected tomorrow