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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-02-03
Judging . Horse by His Looks.

Judging . Horse by His Looks. =
II never ask about q horses traits, F" said
q horse buyer the other day. "All want
is a good square look in the face. Once in
a hundred times l may mistake the head.
but not oftener than that, l believe" 1t
doesn't require an expert to read horses
faces either. A person who has never
handled horse can saunter down Broad
way any afternoon and point out the good,
docile family carriage horse, the biting
horse, the treacherous animal, the one
likely to kick or run at any moment, or the
proud, high spirited horse that may be
dangerous and yet not vicious in the least.
The kicking horse can nearly always be
singled out by the vicious CLEAN in his eye,
which stamps him born kicker. There
are horses broken down by long and con-
tinual service for man, which show Sad
facial expression.
These may be found hiocl,ed to drays
around town. to ricke8y wagons OF ped
dlers and ragpickers, and occasionally
to wagons of contractors and teamsters.
Once perhaps they were full of the buoy
ancy of youth, but constant drudgery has
made them mere tools. barely animals
New York Sporting Weird.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-02-03

Mr.. N. C. Barney, retired New York
banker, has an interesting collection of
pipes. One of them represents the trunk
of an old tree, around which are grouped
a party of sporting gentlemen with their
guns and dogs, enjoying hunters meal
One OF the members of the party is clev-
erly shown to be cutting with his jack
knife the name N. G. Barney on the
trunk of the tree, to commemorate, no
doubt, the occasion. Each figure is a
correct likeness of an individual mem
Der of the party. The owners name il
also carved on each of the game bags,
and the delicate network around them is
true to nature.
In this collection are also few pipes
that came from Alaska. They were
made of walrus tusks by the Eskimos.
Another remarkable piece is q cigar
holder, on which is carved Gordon set
ter, favorite dog belonging to the
owner. It is perfect image Of the dog,
and from smoking the meerschaum had
acquired brownish red color, which is
exactly the color Of the dog.-Collector
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-02-03
Stopping Fast Trains.

Before attaining speed of 100 miles an
hour, first of all we must know how soon
after receiving warning of danger train
of $50 tons running a mile in thirty six
seconds can be stopped. 1t is estimated
that if running at 60 miles per hour, with
the full braking weight of the train util-
lied and the rails in the most favorable
condition, this train could be brought to a
full stop in 500 feet; at 80 miles per hour,
in 1000 feet; at 80 miles per hour, in 2,025
feet, and finally at 100 miles per hour in
1850 feet.
These figures at once establish the fact
that under the best possible conditions the
track must be kept clear of all obstruction
for at least $500 feet in advance of a train
running at the highest limit; but we must
estimate'the clearance for the worst condi-
tions, such as slippery rails, foggy weather
and unfavorable grades; the personal
equation of the engineman must also be
considered in train covering AS feet each
second.
Would it be too much to ask that the
engineman receive his warning three-quar-
tiers of mile before he must halt?
The difficulties of arranging for the pas
sage of trains of this character are mani
fest. We are not speaking of special trains,
but rather of regular trains, running as
frequently as may be desired. 1t should
be remembered that in a two hour run the
fastest trains of today would require lee
way of an hour, and slower ones would
have to start proportionately earlier, or he
passed on the way.-Theodore N. Ely in
Scribner'S
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-02-03
Experience of Two English Lovers.

Mr.. and Mrs. 3. died while their son, IN
only child, was quite a young boy. The
young fellow, as was natural, felt his in
dependent position not little and both at
Elton and afterward for year or two at
Oxford was more or less distinguished for
being prominent in everything that was
reckless and extravagant, leading life of
the gayest description. Suddenly, how
ever, he experienced complete change of
sentiment. An immense disgust for what
he previously imagined was desirable filled
his mind, and renouncing entirely his for
mer associates and pursuits he threw him
self heart and soul into the most serious
theological studies, and finally took orders.
He embraced the most pronounced high
church doctrines, esteeming celibacy,
above all, to be an essential attribute of
the priesthood, and insisting upon auric-
ular confession as direct command from
the highest authority possible. Gladly
accepting parish in the worst of London's
slums, he spent years in self sacrificing
work, happy in his undOubted vocation,
until, by that mysterious power of affinity
between two souls which is SO wonderful,
and which completely defies analysis, that
all absorbing, all powerful passion which
is commonly called love, and which in in
tense nature is so supreme, he was com
pletely carried away.
The woman in this case was Miss A.,
a girl also of high spiritual tension, who
had left her fashionable encourage to de-
vote herself to the poor of London; feeling
that losing her high ideal in this man she
would lose all, yet loving him with all the
intensity of her nature, she appealed for
aid and advice from the man to the priest,
and resisting the arguments of her lover
she carried the case before him in auricu-
lar confession, and in that capacity asked
his advice. Honest in his belief, with heroic
and supreme self abnegation he decided
against his own happiness; the girl, &C.
cepting his fiat, entered a Protestant sis
terhood, and the two are separated forever.
New York Tribune.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-02-03
Peculiar Thieving.

"You go right away from that window,
young man, or I'll call Policeman"
The speaker was the forewoman of a
swell Fifth avenue millinery shop, and
she came out of the door like newly ex-
ploded rocket.
A shabby young man, with a small pad
held in the hollow of one hand and a stub
by pencil in the other, was the object of
her remark.
He dropped his drawing utensils into his
coat pockets and. turning on his heel,
walked rapidly down the avenue.
The forewoman re-entered the store with
a triumphant smile.
"That's the third time I've caught him"
she said, in response to a shower of ques-
tions from coterie Of customers, land if
he tries it again I'll have him put in Jail.
He's in the employ of a cheap hat and bon
net factory over on the east side, and about
once in every two weeks he makes a round
Of the principal millinery store windows
and takes rough sketches of the newest
and most striking designs.
"As soon as fashion or style reaches
the Bowery it ceases to be worth anything
to us, 80 we make every effort to protect
our novelties as long as possible. New
York Commercial Advertiser.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-02-03
The Death Odor.

Frederic Berard goes so far as to say that,
apart from the secretions, the cutaneous
odor draws flies to a still living body.
However little noticeable it may be, it says
death is near; sweat having cadaveric
odor precedes death, says Berhaave. DR..
Althaus tells us that Skoda hardly ever
was led into error by this indication, and
Crompton, of Birmingham, also laid great
stress upon this as an important clinical
symptom.
But the smell given out at the death
agony is totally different from the death
odor; it is universally admitted to be spe-
cific and it differs entirely from the odor
Of putridity.-Doctor.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-02-03

department. stamps him as one of the great
est administrators of the age.
Mr.. Preece has been in the United States
twice before and keeps himself thoroughly
posted on the progress of electrical science
here He considers the English telegraphic
service superior to ours, but thinks our tel
ephone system is the better He expects
English telephony will improve. however,
under the management of the postoffice de-
partment, which is to take charge of the
long distance system of the country, leav-
ing most of the local systems in charge of
private corporations, as at present. His
comparison of the English telegraph with
the American is interesting:
I'VE can send message to any part of
the United Kingdom and get a reply in an
hour The facilities in England are greater
than they are here, for we go to every town
and every village, irrespective of the fact
that they pay or do not pay, while in the
states the places that pay appear to me to
be the only ones that receive the attention
of the telegraph companies. The distin-
gushing feature of our English system is
the facility given to the press. The press
system is a distinct system of it's own.
There is not a single town in the United
Kingdom where daily paper is published
that is not in direct communication with
the postofice in London, and where YER
batim reports of the proceedings of parlia-
ment are not reported. The rates paid are
ridiculously small, about twopence for 100
words. This press service costs the country
$4,000, 900 Il year. 1t is, however, question
able whether the benefit which the public
derives from the dissemination of accurate
news is not worth this additional charge on
the taxes"
About third Of the telegraph operators
in England are women. Mr.. Preece says
he fails to observe any difference in their
work in the matter of dexterity, but that
occasionally the women lack the physical
strength necessary to maintain hard serv.
ice. They like the work, however, and are
we'll treated, the government providing
them with medical assistance and supply
ing cooking and other conveniences, such
as would be found in clubs. They are al
lowed an annual vacation and upon retire
ment are entitled to pension based upon
the length of their service, the same as in
any other branch of the civil service.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-02-03
Taking Down . Johnny"

The front platform of a Broadway car
coming down from Fifty-ninth street few
nights ago was crowded with smokers.
One of them smoked cigarettes. He was
Johnny" big, awkward, overgrown and
extensively fresh, who pulled his cigarette
into every ones face and stepped on every
ones feet, as he ran on: "Oh, have pass
on this road all the time. Don't catch me
paying any fare. It's made out to the old
man, of course, but that's all right, sect"
Here an old fellow whose corns had been
trod upon asked gruf1y:
Docs your old mans pass give you the
privilege of riding on other peoples feeti"
Even the driver laughed at the young
man, and he remained silent clear down to
the Casino.-New York Recorder.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-02-03
Pure Coal.

Much of our English coal i out of TT
what low quality. Not on,
tain slate and other eartL 100000 :, :.
but also, unfortunately JONI = n'o
than one-half Of Win & RICE
PHI x,+6 Our a v coal ~ =. -
e ests IL about t, future &c Of y6antr!
We cannot afford to waste even TIL!
poorest kind of fuel. and the propriet7
of restricting expectation has repeated
been urged with powerful argument
But in the meantime the burning of II
pure and dirty coal is source of trib,
lation to housekeepers and of injury
manufacturers.
A process of Mr.. Luhrig's appears
be an improvement upon various pa.
vious attempts, renders it possible -oI
colliery owners to clean, and to, SID
extent purify. without great expenA
the coal before it is sent away.
system involves series Of operations
in which are included d separat...ltts;
breaking. sizing, washing. recovery Of,
sludge. automatic transportation, etc.
It is said that the method is already II
successful operation in many places, anfl
from sanitary, no less than from ar
economic, point of view every one
hope for it's success.-London Lar 4
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-02-03
Tar Used on Masonry.


Coal tar has come into extensive use as
a means of rendering masonry impervi-
GUS to water. especially in positions ex-
posed to direct contact with water. Tar
used to coat masonry built up Of extreme
" porous stone renders it quite impervi-
GUS even at depth of fifty feet of water.
Tar ought to be utilized in all public
buildings, particularly those designed for
the preservation of works of art; for the
dissolving action of water upon mortar
even of excellent G.sality is well known,
and also the disagreeable consequences
of the oxidation of water charged with
lime salts from the mortar.
The tar may be employed in two diff
ferent ways: it may be used in boiling
state in one or several layers, or it may
be made to flame up before it is used.
The first method is suitable for surfaces
exposed to the air: the second is appro-
pirate to surfaces which have to be COW
cred up. When boiling coal tar is used
ia three coats on masonry, the result is
q black and very brilliant varnish, which
perfectly resists the action of frost, wa
ter and sun, and which is absolutely i'm
pervious. Its good effects last many
years, and in many cases the use Of q
layer Of plaster or cement is rendered
unnecessary.
By adding to the coal tar an india
rubber paste, produced by dissolving
rubber clippings in benzine or petro-
leum, coating may be obtained which
is still more resistant, elastic and du-
rable. The tendency of the black coat
ing to absorb heat may be overcome by
white busting the whole before the tar
is quite dry; the white adheres and the
heat is rehected.-New York Telegram.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-02-03
WHAT THE BABY WANTED.

Perhaps Parents and Nurses May Lear
Lesson from This Child's Journal.
DIR. Custer gave a German newspa-
per the brief but pathetic journal of a
baby who, after thirteen days in this
world, departed, leaving these retiec-
lions TOR our instruction:
First Day-Wonderful, heavenly! At
last am In this beautiful world! Who
would have thought it, that one could
breathe, freely breathe, and CRY out
what one thinks? rejoice particularly
IN the sunlight and blue sky, in the
fresh, pure air with its GOODNESS. I'll
could only see and feel all this snlen-
dor!
Second Day-Oh, this horrible heat, I
have been deceived. This air. this $
water, this light; how entirely differs
ent have imagined it would be. But
patience, all will come right by and BY =
The old woman who cares for me does
not seem to understand me.
Fifth Day-Still no solution. If it goes
on this way cannot hold out long. The
whole ivelong day must I lie buried in
feather cushions so that can scarcely
gasp down bit of air. Two linen and
one flannel binders, little shirt, q fan
mel slip, a long cushion filed with feath-
ers in which l am wrapped from head
to foot, over this coverlet filed with
feathers, the curtains of my crib drawn
to, the room darkened with double cur
tains, the windows closed, so must l,
poor worm, lie from morning till even
ing. Ny. burning skin is worse off
than the hot stove near me,which can
at least, as feel, give off its heat. OF,
that. did know what shall do. If :,
cry it brings the old woman with he1
milk, which increases my misery; if III
hands are cold while my brain and e
are burning, she brings few md
wraps. turn my half closed eyes from
side to side seeking help, and my tor
mentor says 1.-The baby shivers," and
really heats the horrible things at til
stove. Will no one come to my relief?
Tenth Day-Again fearful night! "a
cry, but l am not understood. must
drink, drink and again drink until the
stomach overfows. A half hour late
they give me something with a horrib'
taste from a teaspoon. Air, air. pun
cool air, light. water! Shall then ia
no help from this world? al
Twelfth Day-Yesterday there WI, Nor
great council of my aunts and cous
Each one advised different remedy
my sickness, but all agree that its ca
is cold. Warmth was urgently RED
mended, and received new
infant food just discovered Il
strengthening wine, which hy .sifs
brain yet little more, SO 3ha' ndsmer
deathly still. My body is kra to CON
tightly with the roller that Canvo
overhows every time a t9 abo ,onco A.
anything is given. My 800 ~
extended and enveloped ;, pol ~. =
bring them up to relieve tnYon count
my feeling is gradually goi1ae balance
that all were soon oyer. ed In tn
Thirteenth Day farewell, thou. Kin
tiful world. Thy light and THY woul
have been denied me, but thithera, fovo
I ~ CAOA0 oAS NY AOoV0AS' rho 10 n n
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-02-03

egraphs and tele-
phones of Eng
land, was an inter-
ested and interest
esting attendant
at the sessions of
the recent interna-
tional electrical
congress in Chi
cago. AS an cleo
trician Mr.. Preece
is the leading ex-
pOnent of the best
ideas and practice
of England, and
the great success
with which he
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-02-03

The philosopher Schopenhauer says
that mans intellect may be measured
by his endurance of noise. He adds that
he never knew q man with barking dog
in his back yard who was not fool.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-02-03

The milk Of COWS is not considered
good for food by the Siamese. The milk
in the cocoanut, however, is much used.
Cattle are raised for beef.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-02-03

We never see everything that is about
us, and no two of us ever see precisely
the same things. Each sees what his
previous training and his habit of mind
have prepared him to see.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-02-03
Effects of Cold Weather.

Travellers in arctic regions say the phys
ical effects of cold there are about as fol-
lows: Fifteen degrees above. unp]easantly
warm; zero, mild; 10 degrees below, sharp
but not severely cold; 80 degrees below,
very cold; 40 degrees below, intensely cold;
50 degrees below, struggle for life.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-02-03
How q Georgia Town Got Its Name.

1 can tell you little story and it is a
true one Several years ago, in a sparsely
settled portion of the great state of Georgia,
there was a little settlement of thrifty
farmers One bright spring afternoon, near
the edge of the primeval forest hard by,
upon an immense pine log, was seated
buxom country lassie, with rosy cheeks
and sparkling eyes. She was busily en-
gagged arranging bouquet of wild flowers.
Now it so happened that a young artist
from Boston was down in the neck of the
woods making sketches When he saw
the pretty country maiden seated upon the
log he felt that if he could get that picture
upon canvas his name as an artist would
become famous. A twig snapped beneath
his foot. She turned, saw him and sprang
to her feet as if to run. He advanced rap
idly toward her, hat in hand, and intro
duced himself
They sat down together side by side on
the log. Soon his arm stole around her
waist. "Quit, mani" she said, but as she
did not draw away he pressed her closer to
his manly bosom and began showering
kisses upon her ruby lips. she meanwhile
repeating the cry, "Quit, man!'' between
the smacks. One of the boys from the set
from hunting and saw and heard. He
quietly retired. That was on Saturday.
Next day at Sunday school the boy told
the story. From that day every one spoke
of the settlement as "Quit Man" settle
ment, and today it is a thriving town, still
bearing the name of Quitman. You can
find it on any of the maps of Georgia-Cor.
Savannah News.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-02-03

In Missouri they have little family
savings banks in the homes Of the PEG
pie, given by one Of the banks Of St
Joseph. At stated intervals q repre-
sentative of the bank comes around with
the key, counts the money in the pres
ence Of the depositors, takes it away and
gives them credit for the amount. Phil
adelphia Ledger.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-02-03

The Lydians had gold coins at the close
of the ninth century, B. c., and Greece
proper at about the close of the eighth
century. The Romans coined their first
silver in the year 2S1, B. c., and gold 70
wears later,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-02-03

Burial within city limits was in heath
en- times illegal, very wise provision to
which moderns are returning.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-02-03

The old fashioned dictionaries derive
.sluncheon' from luncheon" or moon
shun"-the refreshment taken at noon when
laborers desist awhile from work to sbnn
the sqn.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-02-03
A Trying Ordeal.

A man-an unmarried man, that ISIS
never seen to such disadvantage a. when
undergoing the ordeal of seeing baby"
idle Thoughts Of an Idle Fellow.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-02-03
TEIEGRAPHY IN ENGLAND.

Electrician Preece Compares the British
and American Systems.
President W. II. Preece of the English In
stitution Of Electrical Engineers, who is
also chief electrician Of the government tel
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-02-03

Much of our English coal i
what low quality. Not on,
tain slate and other eartL -
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-09-07
Dorset.

Communion was observed at the
church last Sunday, and on the previous
Sunday Rev. Dr. Gilbert preached an ex-
cellent sermon from the text, "The Son
of Man came not to be Ministered unto,
but to Minister"
Through the efforts of Rev. DR.. Gil
bert and others, an observatory 40 feet
high has been erected on Mt. Dorset, an
eminence few miles from the village
and $500 feet above it. At present a
walk of three miles is necessary to reach
it, after leaving the carriage. From the
top fine view can be obtained. Several
parties have already visited it.
Two lady teachers from Wellesley Co..
lege have spent portion of the summer
at the pleasant farm house of II. A. Will
liams. They have gained quite a reputa-
ton as pedestrians, thinking nothing of
walking six or eight miles day. Be-
fore returning home they made longer
trip. The first day they made 5 miles
to the Bromley House, Peru. They then
went easterly, southerly and westerly
through several towns to Bennington
and returned TO Dorset, riding on the
cars only from Arlington to Manchester
and walking the remainder of the way.
The trip must have been more than 100
miles. and was accomplished in less than
a week. One of them is native of
Texas and the other of Colorado.