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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-05-04
Modern RailrOading.

From the Detroit Tribune.
Railroad Conductor. "Have the sur
geons arrived?"
Brakeman. Eyes, SIR"
"Is the hospital tent loaded"
Eyes, sir"
"Plenty of chloroform, bandages, lint
and arnica in the baggage carr"
Eyes, sir"
"Hsve you telegraphed to the doctors
along the line?"
"Yes. SIR"
sis the wrecking train ready to follow
right after us?"
Yes, SIR"
"Got' full stock OF pine coffins?"
eyes, sir"
"All aboard"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-05-04

A letter has been received from Albert
L. Farquhar, who was reported to have
been eaten up by bears in the Big Horn
basin. He states that he was on his way
from Bismarck, N. D., when he was at
tackled by seven bears in the Big Horn
basin, where his horse and wearing APP
parel we're found. He shot four OF the
bears but was compelled to swim the
river to escape from the three remaining
He said he was afraid to return to the
spot for his gun and clothing.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-05-04

From the Boston Transcript
Mrs. Catherine Connors was buried at
West Lynn on recent afternoon, and
after the body had been taken to the
cemetery some OF the friends asked that
the coffin be opened. The request was
complied with, and as soon as the lid had
been raised out jumped the family cat
which had crawled in beside the body
while it was at the house.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-05-04

At Eau CLAIRE, Wis, negro tramp
crawled into q Car of lumber bound for
Burlington, Ia, and lay down on top OF
the pile. He fell asleep, and the lumber,
being wet, swelled up crushing him
against the roof Of the car. When the
car arrived at st. Louis the following day
the dead body was found.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-05-04
They Killed zach Other.

John Benkert and wife, an aged couple
residing at Rosedale, Baltimore county,
Maryland, agreed to die together. With
keen razor he severed the arteries
OF her wrists and then she took the
weapon and performed like deed for
him. The wife is dead and the hus-
bands life hangs by a thread. The
couple had trouble with some neighbors
and warrant was out for their arrest.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-05-04
Claret Jelly.

From The New YORK World.
Cover one box Of gelatine with one
cup OF cold water and let it stand one
hour. Then add one pint Of boiling
water and two cups of graduated sugar
Stir until the sugar is dissolved and
then add one pint of claret and the
iuice of three lemons. Strain through Il
cloth, turn into molds previously wet
with cold water and stand away to
harden.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-05-04

From Hardware

FTOIfI IIWIUWHIV
An inventor has patented device for
Illuminating keyholes which promises to
be boon for persons out late at night.
A recess in the door frame holds tiny
incandescent light, which is lighted by a
push button. The light is sufficient, not
only to illuminate the keyhole, but to
permit the late conner to select readily the
proper key from his bunch.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-05-04
indicted for Playing Euchre.

great sensation was created at Platte
City, Neb., Wednesday, by the action Of
the grand jury in bringing in indict-
ments against about forty Of the leading
ladies and gentlemen Of that place for
INDUCING in euchre. One of the leading
churches is likely to be disrupted, % it
is said its pastor is one of the instiga-
tors Of the prosecution, and one OF his
flock is a member Of the grand jury.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-05-04
A Vulgar Expression.

A critical parAgrapher had this to say
in the Detroit Free Press: "Thanks" 10
a miserable expression, commonly used
by persons who have not had the advan-
tages Of good breeding. Every favor re-
ceived and civility shown deserves to be
recognized, and the smallest acknowledge
ment the recipient can make is to say or
write THANK you" The vulgarity Of
Thanks" is on a par with the postal
card correspondence.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-05-04

The reported discovery of wonderful
deserted city in remote section OF the
Sierre Madre mountains, in the province
of Durango, Mexico, has been verified
by Maurice Lentaw and party OF ex-
plorers. They found secret entrance
to the city and made an exhaustive ex-
ploration. They returned laden with
curiosities from abandoned residences
and temples. The population OF the
city could not have been less than 20 600
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-05-04
King LeOpold's New Palace.
m the BOSTON post

The king of Belgium is again in
possession of q handsome palace at
Laeken. The original one was burned
to the ground about three years ago.
The new palace is built on the same
lines as the former one, but only iron
and stone have been used in the con-
struction. The royal family expects to
move in the new building in Q short
time. All the most famous workmen,
artists and sculptors OF Belgium were en-
gagged in the ornamentation of the pal.
ace.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-05-04
A Ktthchen Convenience.

From the New York World
A thick-lipped oyster shell is kitchen
convenience of high order. 1t is bet
ter pot and kettle scraper than the iron
dishcloths. The chain arrangements
called by that name are denominations
which succeed in collecting sill the scraps
of burned potato, fried onion, cabbage
and the like, and which can be kept
clean only by frequent baths in concen'
trated lie. An oyster shell, on the other
hand, can be kept perfectly clean.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-05-04

From the New York World.

From the New York World.
In buying -four there are certain tests
Of quality. II it is white, with slightly
yellowish or straw.colored tint, it il good.
II it is blue-white or has black specks, 1t
is bad. II little lump thrown against
dry perpendicular surface adheres, 1t is
good. II it falls in powder, it 10 bad. II
portion squeezed in;;the hand retains the
shape given by the pressure, it is good.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-05-04
A Queer Thing About Babies.

Queer Thing AbOut BRBf6s'
From Harper's Bazaar.
cts queer thing about children
babies" said the proud father. III say
cat to my boy the nearest he can get to
repeating it is tat but if make up q
word like 'oobijoobie' that youngster can
speak it more fuently than can.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-05-04
TALL CAISINEYs.
Some OF the Giant smokestacks Whicl
Cloud the Azure Skies.

Cloud the Azure Skies.
Chicago, in it's mad desire to have the
biggest Of everything, is to have an iron
chimney built that will be $50 feet high
when finished. The engineer evidently
was not aware Of the monument to Fall
River industries that was erected for the
Fall River Iron Works Company, or hi
might have added dozen more feet t.
put his stack beyond the danger Of ap
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-05-04

d F. FULTON,
Attorney at LaaU,
Legal papers carefully and accurately
drawn. CollecuOns given ProhPe
attention. VIII practice in
ali the courts OF the I'd
Judicial District
OF idaho.
cpANGEvIIJ,E E. IDAHO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-15

HAD IT HIDDEN.
How Stolen Watch Was Recovered When
the Thieves Were sent I'm,

How Stolen Watch Was Recovered When
tho Thieves Were Sent Up.
James Kelly and Ed Florence, men,
ton of whose sentence by Judge
Glenn to the penitentiary for grand
larceny is made in the court news, the
men, who. it will he recalled. stole a
watch and chain from Thomas Cow
ling at the street railway power sta
ton some time ago, returned the
watch to its owner this afternoon ON
the promise of being paid $40.
Concealed At the Time.
1t seems that when they were ar
rested and taken to the station Flor
ence concealed the watch in such a
manner that it could not be fonnd by
the officers, and when inside the cell
he raised piece of iron which COW
cred hole in the floor and hid it
there. After receiving sentence to-
day, he sent for Gowling, and in
company with Deputy Silvis, went to
the station. found the watch where
he left. and returned it to its owner,
with the understanding of receiving
SO for his trouble.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-15
VNow THY FATE MRS. DIR. GEORGE

KNoW THY FATE - MRS. DIR. GEORGE.
N who can be found ut 1918 Third avenue. f.
recognized by the press, medical faculty and
scientists generally a. the mott celebrated med.
um OF modern times. Lifring the dark veil Of
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and aid all affairs OF life, Of private as well "A
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Suits, Contested Wills. Dive ce, Damage Suits
Claims, Collections. ETC., Journeys, Spe. ulatious.
Option. Deals, Pending Pension Cl.ims, Ajoipu
etc. etc. She discovers lost or sto'en property
finds buried treasures prey eIts richness and mis-
fortune aud reconci es those separated or entran-
ged, thus also restoring lost happiness 70
homes. tits needless to say that in ali cases
ehe guarantees 80 fsfaction, Her revelations are
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they stood before YOU. ONCE hours: "a. no. 10
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SEND stamps for large descriptive circular Salts
faction guaranteed Dnat forget the number
MRS. DIR. GEORGE, 1sle Third ave.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-15
Good Sense In This.

Cooperation in new form is that
carried on by club of young women
who work in q shoe factory in one of
the New England manufacturing cen.
tiers. The club members pool their
earnings over and above what is needed
to support them with strict economy
and invest III real estate. Already their
holdings are quite large and proving
profitable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-15

The big thrOngs of customers and tremendous
cess OF Alteration Sale No. last week. prove that
honest bargains count, and that the confidence of the
buying public is with US. a reputation propose to
fully maintain. Alteration Sale No must be even a
greater success than sale No. and with this end in
view prices will be badly altered and 90 DOWN
DOWN, DOWN.
The store will be boxed up for short time this
week, while the new glass is being placed. The in
easy access. and it will pay you well to in this
week. We mention some sample items below, Judge
for yourselves the store is chuck full of bargains in
every department:
NEW FALL WRAPPERS-In pretty styles. DE.
livery was to be Aug. 49, makers agree TO stand Is
per cent. we knock off Is per more and you buy
the handsome New Wrappers at 30 per cent less than
usual We call particular attention to two numbers
~ dozen black, indigo and fancy Wrappers with full
sleeves, very nice. only SOC. dozen Handsome
Wrappers with the new butterfly bretelle cute gar
ment at S9c. and some more splendid Styles You
can save lot OF money on Wrappers right here
COTTON FLANNEL-Chancc has thrown in orr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-15
A Woman Architect.

Miss Anna l.. Hawkins was gradual
ed from the Maryland institute recent
y. She is the first woman to receive a
diploma in the architectural division
and will make n profession of architec-
ture. for which she has shown decided
talent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-15

Parks Cough Syrup cures coughs.
colds and consumption. Mrs. Cath
crime Black. Of LIE Roy, N. Y, SAYS:
81 took one bottle Of Parks Cough
Syrup. 1t acted like magic. Stop
ped my cough and ! am perfectly
well now" Sold by Har . & Ulle-
meyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-15

WANTsD-AN AGENT IN ROCK ISLAND
" and all other unoccupied territory, for our
Electric Door tname) plates, house numbers snd
eigns. Readable In the dark; Profits 100 per
cent; agents make s. TO SIS daily Write for free
sample with Your own name in. New Era com
pany, 1877 Dearborn street, Chicago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-15
MCIntyre-ReCk Dry Goods Co.


way another lot of that splendid lac Cotton Fap,s
1t goes while il lasts ut only 72c.
vIGILANT INDIGO PRINTS--2O pieces. all a,
could get Of this well known print at per ward %
FLANNELETTE SKIRTS IS dozen Fannele;,
Skirts, full size. 3sc quality, 25c. INCEST thing %
fall wear. ~
REVERE "a SHEETING-In brown only IT,,
price per yard is Just l2lc. Remember q yar5s
wide cases. 1000 yards in the lot.
SCARLET FLANNEL-All wool, heavy twill q, -,
24c and pc. This is about two-thirds the usual ,
WHITE FLANNEL-Good weight. three-fnpr,t
wool. 1G!c; fine white all wool Flannel at l9yc OH
qualities at 23lc and 21!c. same as you usually usy
up to 42c a yard for.
TURKISH TOwEIS-25 dozen OF them. new Lin,
worth rs. % and SIC. we'll sell this lot at only Iq
Elegant for bath and general and there is no wear
out to them.
ROLLER TOWELS-Full yards long, Of he.yv
crash, made and ready g. hang, only 25c. Materi.l
alone costs more.
ALTERATION SALE NO. 2-Dont miss il. Nev
goods constantly arriving and positively the es, .n
cheapest stock Of new and stylish Dress Goods in go
Island Just drop around and see. well prove ula,
we say.
ReCk Dry Goods Co.
nd 1911 Cnrond a,,no,,a Dol. I.I.I
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-15

Smoke a You Can Smoke" and
watch the champions win the PEN
nant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-15

1--WE DOLLARS TO SIS PER DAY AT HOME
selling lightning platter, and plating Jewel.
~. watches, tableware, etc. Every house has
goods needing patrg. No experience; no capi-
TAI; no talking. Some agents are making x25 n
day Permanent position. Ad .ress H. K Delno
& Co Columbus, Ohio
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-15

SALHsMEN.- EVERY COUNTY. SALARY
~ or commission. No experience. New tariff
bll gives unlimited profits. Active men apply
GuickIy, .ttaiing ealary and territory wanted
Manufacturer. Box 53Os. Boston.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-15

WANTED-THE STUDENTS ATTENDING
W the hock leland pualic schools, 10 call at
room ~, Mitchell Lynde building. and j. arm
how to obtain = dictionary and cyclopedia free
No money required.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-15

HAVE YOUR HOROSCOPE CAST. TELLS
yonr ruling plarets. 1t gives a character
delneatton. Tells about business health etc.
Cali or address with stamp DR.. N, Il. Eddy
23O7 Fifth Avenue, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-15

COt RENT-ROOMS FOR LIGHT HOUSE.
j keeping on Twentieth str, CT. Addres: I'D. :"
care Argus Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-15

WA\TEO-A BOY ABOUT 1s YEARS OLD.
w drive and for general work. Apply at
1904 SGveuth avenu".
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-15

EOR eALE-Bcyc'c. high grsds, pneumatic.
us,d four months. Bargain for cash. Al.
dress Y Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-15

WANTED ROOM AND BOARD IN PRIVATE
" family by yourg lady, Address N. c., this
office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-15

WANTED-A COMPETENT GIRr. FOR GEN
W eral Homework. Address &c. -" this
Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-15
intelligence Column.

WANTED-A GIRL FOR GENERAL HOUSE
W work at once. Apply 1I0s Fourth street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-29
CANNOT REP AIR COURT HOUSE.
To Complete the Task viii Cost from
$4,000 to $4,000 and the
Funds Are Lacking.

The report Of the grand jury con
demning the court house roof Ne unsafe
aud recommending that prompt and
adequate means be employed 10 put
tho building In good order aud repair
and safe condition" has excited much
interest concerning the defects OF this
magnificent structure When the mem
bers OF tho grand jury examined the
roof they wsro really alarmed Mt its
condition. They found that tho
lron sheOting with which tho iron
truss work is covered. has rottsd
away aud that there lie nothing
TO which the states can be
fastened. rendering II necessary 10
supplant the sheeting with pieos OF
wood whenever slate has to be nailed
down One of the iron girderS used in
the upper part of tho building was
found broken from the strain to which
it had been subjected cracks in the
upper walls wore visible AMI the gen
eral appearance sucn that the Jurors
no doubt felt the alarm they expressed
in their return. That the building
sadly needs repair 10 cortain, but 1t is
not probable that anything can be
done this year.
In an interview with the county
commissioners yesterday afternoon q
TRIBUNE reporter WAS told that the
condition OF the county finances il such
as to almost forbid the very thought OF
the needed repairs. thu cost OF which
would be from $50 600 to $50. coo 1t
will be remembered tbat decision OF
tue supreme court compels tho commits
slOners to this year pay over to Lu-
Zsrne county SIG, 900 In addition Il
this the new fee bill greatly increases
the cost OF commonwealth cases, and
thereby will largely add to the demand
upon the funds of the county for the
payment of expenses that cannot bt
avoided. In view OF these facts, there
fore, the commissioners state that they
cannot see the way clear TO make the
repairs demanded.
1t is the inthntion of the commission.
ers 10 thoroughly repair the bulliug
when the job is undertaken The up
per walls will be strengthened and ex-
tended two feet higher, the latter im-
provsment being necessary TO permit
the fitting up and uss for Offices of tho
rooms in the upper story. A new roo
will be added and such other change,
made as are needed to pat the court
| house in safe and suitable con lition.
All this will Involve large expendi
ture, AMI the commissioners hope tha'
the repairs can be deferred until an
other year. when provisions are to b.
made for the task in hand. However
snould the condition OF the building
render immediate attention necessary
they will move in tho matter and Sc,
that everything is made as safe as pos
sible.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-29

be granted retraining and prohibiting
the Scranton Gas aud Water company
from cutting off or in any way de-
priving tue complainant OF its supply
Of water; that the defendant bs com
p"lled to perform its part Of the agrsc-
ment
Judge Il wards directed that y pr -
liminary injunction br issued nnl
made il returnabl. April a l. m.
Tho papers Were served On ". w.
Scranton by Sheriff Fthey.
A prominent rfliciAl OF the Scranton
Gas and Water company was soen last
night by II TRIBUNE reporter with re-
gard to tho dispute. He declared that
there had hOen no threat to shut or the
water The Water company presente ed
Its bills and has awaited the action OF
the Iron and Coal and Iron and Steel
companies with regard to them
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-29
IN COMMON PLEAS COURT.

How the Different ossos on Trial Pro.
RrsSNSd Yesterday.
The cNse OF Jennings against the
LehiRh Valley company continued on
trial before Judge Sit,sor all OF ysIter-
day. II will 70 to tho jury today.
AT o'clock yesterday afternoon
Judge Archibald gave binding instruc
tions to the jury to find for the plain
tiff in the interpleader case Of Frederick
Durr against ID. B. ReploRle. reperving
u question Of law which will DO argued
later before the court In tho case Of
Richard Ross against John Cobb n
verdict was returned for the defend ant
When court adjourned yesterday
afternoon the ejectment suit OF Sarah
Giffin and others against Ambrose
Mully and others was on trial before
Judge Schuyler. The case was tried
few mouths ago but new trial was
secured
A jury was sworn before Judge
Archibald la the case OF Thomas j.
Dunn against William Campbell, nd.
ministrator OF the estate OF Mary A.
Campbell, deceased. 1t will be tried
to-day
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-29
WEooso AT ST. PETERS CATHEDRAL.
James o'connor aud Miss Minnie Mellon
United In Marriage.

James o'connor aud Miss Minnie mallon
Unitsd In Marriage.
James OConnor. city editor Of the
Scranton Truth, and Miss Minnie Mel
lon, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Edward
Mellon. of Franklin avenue, We're mar.
risd yesterday morning in St Peters
cathedral. The bridal party en- tersd
the church at 1879 o'clock and pro-
ceeded up ths main aisle while the
wedding march was bsinY played. The
brides maid was Miss Mamie Schroeder
ond the groom was attended by Jsm.s
F. McCiroley The ushers were
Eugene KlsbSrI. James j. Cumming1,
Perciyal J. Morris and John H.
Jordan.
The bride looked quoenly fair. clad
In a beautiful dress OF .eminence brosd
cloth with velvstings Her hat was Of
eCru point lace with velvet trimmings
and roses. la her hand she carried a
boqust OF lilies OF the valley. The
brides maid also presented n charming
appearacs. Her dress was OF green aud
rose broadcloth aud her hat OF green
and rose straw. Red roses were in der
hand.
The marriage ceremony which was
witnessed by n large assemblage Of the
friends OF the bride and groom, was
performed as the couple stood in front
OF the altar railing. The officiating
clergyman was Rev. J. ]. b. Fselsy, Of
WilliumSport, a cousin Of the groom
AT the close of the ceremony The bridal
party wus driven to the home OF the
brides patents, where reception was
held aud an elegant wedding breakfast
served, at the close Of which Rev J. j.
= Fesley made a brief address in
which he heartily congratulated
tho newly married couple on
their union. aud wished u
hearty G1d-speed in their journey
through life together. The group was
photographed and at 25j Mr. and
Mrs O'Connor took a Delaware Lack
nwauna & Western train for WAshing-
ton. Ga their return they will go TO
housekeeping on franklin avenue
Mr.. O'Connor. who has long bean
connected with tho Truth Ia known a.
one OF tho most skilled anl faithful
workers in the field of local journalism,
while the bride Is II young lady possessed
Of rare traits Of intelligence aud char
acter. which render her conspicuous
among her associates.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-29
SOL SMITH RusssLuS OPINION.
What the Welt Known Actor Says ,
,ha E,o,hIn,baro Thaa,.r

What the Welt Known Actor Says Of
the Rockingham ThsAisr.
Sol Smith Russell, who dedicated the
rockingham Theater was 40 we'll
pleased with Scranton's new house OF
amusement that just before going on
the stage Tuesday evening he bsudsi
Manager Bluckwooi the following let
ter
My DoRr Sir:-lt affords mo pleasure to
say that find the rockingham complete
In every respect for the bringing out OF
plays OF every kind, Its equipment IL per.
feet. In lines OF sight aud neariug 1t could
scarcely be improved aud tjr the presenta'
tlOn Of quiet, domestic comedy, we have
not found theater anywhere more coly
bright aud comfortable.
Respectfully,
SOL SMITH RuSsEL