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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07


ms IL N~v~sy ssax GA, &as~x AL. and >
Coward ~ Heart.
If we cult heraldry for fact aud 10 by
the testimony Of travellers md hunters.
a ID very doubtful whether the lion de-
serves his magnificent reputation. II 10
his appearance, NO doubt. which has
gained for him the appellation OF king
81 beasts" with all the regal honor per-
tanning to Il. Certainly he looks ''every
inch king Nothing can be iner. The
lancy itself could conceive nothing more
sttingly representative OF majesty than
the full grown male lion, gazing with
great yellow eyes. which seem TO know
40 fear. and the ample honors OF his
shaggy name wrapped round his massive
front and forearms. He looks like the
embodiment by nature CT loneliness and
marnanimity, and he has been adopted
A such In al literature and poetry from
Homer and Eschylus down to the lion
comique" Of our music halls. Yet he 10
only cat--a great cat-after all. and
those who know him in his native wiids
give very different character Of "felis
leo" from popular conceptions.
We do not wish to calumniate a crea-
| ture 90 intimately connected with Brit
ish story aud 80 digniiied in bearing and
behavior. for nobody can deny that the
lion In q great gentleman In his manners.
Nevertheless, African sportsmen relate
that he can show himself as cowardly M
he il cruel; that he will abandon his
consort and cubs in moment OF ex-
treme danger, and that he scarcely ever
charges straight home upon anybody
who. armed or unarrned, has the pres
euce Of mind to await his onset. He u
described rs very nervous and very Gun
ming, and dreading beyond everything
she superior prowess Of the white man.
The early Dutch settlers at the cape
speak Of lions providing round the fort
at night 'sin such numbers MS though
they would take il by storm" Now ons
must 20 very far into the African
"veldtr to see lion, and strange fac
Il that he has learned the craft OF silenc'
and Is seldom or never heard to lift nj
his mighty voice except In the far wilder
ness, where the hunters have not com'
except singly. Thus 1t is written In Al
African guidebook: Though his foot
prints may frequently he seen near tn
mountains OF Lokaron and Boatlanama
and he will sometimes venture to carr,
away an or from a wagon span there
sbouts, he rarely or never makes hi
presence known by his roar, having
learned apparently that 1t win only hav
the effect Of Frightening of the few timi'
antelopes upon which all hopes Of re
, plenishing his larder depend, or, wore
still, OF betraying his position to his in
veterate enemy and prosecutor. man.
London Telegraph.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07
rne l.l.lr ch.nrra lll. Lusl.

'srhe most peculiar use ! ever saw made
Of Bible saId a st. Louis man. was In
Cincinnati A gambling house there was
conducted by man named De Barsleleban.
One night an agent who sold Bibles for .
living vat down nj the table and lost steadl-
ly until he was broke. The only thing
pawnable in his possession was his sample
Bible, and the dealer let him have 81 on 1t.
The agents luck changed at once. He
played all night and all the next day, and
by 8 O'Clock IN the afternoon the Bible and
ths furniture constituted the sole assets Of
that gambling reom."
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07

This II tho day that every girl who
considers her own wardrobe anything
iays IN a supply OF pretty carriers.
The French carriers ara Of the dark
shades Of silk. lighted up with pretty
silver OF gold buckle.
Garfers are now made Of all the bean.
tifnl shade q silk.
An unusually dainty pair n OF violet
shirred silk. with a purple enameled
fisur-sle-lis mounted in silver a. clasp
Those OF embroidered silk. with dain
~ bows upon them, are very dainty
Young Ladies' Bazaar.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07

Increasing the Power sf . sslero.eop..
With ayiew Of increasing the magnify
ing power OF the microscope nm English
scientist proposes 20 replace the eyepiece
with n second instrument of low defining
power. BY this change the work Of the
microscope Is not impaired and the ar
Management is said TO be much better than
the usc Of lens Of greater length. The
performance Of the new combination ON
test objects has been found satisfactory. -
New York Journal.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07
TafI. the oe na.san.

Van Wrinkle thilariousEyl take drink
with me. old man. Last night succeeded
IN kissing Miss spconanapre
Fiddlshack l. that sol How mary
tsmasf
Van Winkle--only onHe.
Eiddlsback -tzivs me senne sinRax ala,
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07

through the winter months, Go whsrs
you viii. and QUESTION whom Jon like,
you viii discover that above pretty
gowns and bsnnets. dainty finery. aEsl
even jewels. woman genuinely enjoys
the luxury OF wearing silk ssockings.--
PHILADELPHIA Times.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07

imp--well. did you gst into the garden
OF Edeni
satan-Yes Itook tho form OF . serpent
and finished uF the hnginess In abort order.
Imp-How did you induce the woman 20
risk everlasting torment Tor just one mean
little applet
satan--I told her II waA good Tor the com
plexion. Life.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07
osasral nessI, AEalp.. Husbands.

An extraordinary event took place
acme days ago ut Kasan. Russia. The
ladies Of that town held a public demon
stration In order 10 compel their hus-
bands and other male relatives 10 grant
Thorn admission TO their clubs where
gambling Is carried ON. These ladies
have firmly resolved not to stay alone 10
the house sny longer while their hus-
bands are paying their respects 70 the
queen OF spades. The demonstration has
turned ont complete success.
For week past the ladies OF Kasan
have been admitted 10 the clubs which
their husbands attend They even bring
their babies with them. This innova,
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07

She isympstbizingisp-- ri feel 80 sorry Cor
the poor street car conductors. Il must Be
terrible for them to have to be on their feet
all day iong.
He-Humph, They amt They're on
ths passengers feat nore'n half the tims.--
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07

Tent--I'm an awful sufferer from dyspsp-
sia.
Bent-l'm SORRY for ynn with all my
heart. old man.
Mrs. Bent Won are are you'll Well, II you
are 70 sorry "a that for bin. what do you
think Of understandable journal.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07
sclssr,rlc ANARCHISTS,


ssassus Izerlus HFwth<E&
Ever since Augustc Valiant threw the
bomb that frightened the chamberof depu-
ties. our French exchanges have been talk.
Tag abont the famous kecius family q
socialists. Paul Recius was charged with
completely In tbs Valiant outrage and
fied 10 London before be could be arrested.
Al the trial Valiant admitted that he had
received % francs from the wife OF Paui
Reelus. hut said she gave the money In
charity and not a. a subscription to the
cause Of anarchy.
Paul II clus il a. years old and has abril'
liant reputation ~ physician aud sur
eeon. II h. remarkable fact that this man
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07


Pleasant Thiags Abeat Amersean Women.
When Max Orch was In San Fran
cisco recently he was asked his opinion
Of American women by Chronicle re-
porter. when he replied.
Your ladies' are the most charming
in the--l was about 10 say world. but
my wife Ia glaring 1T me 90 will say
outside Of France. was member OF
q party Waiting the Wooiwich arsenal in
England not long ago. With rs was
pretty American young lady from Rich
mond. A captains Of artillery was show
ing ms the various trophies which Eng
land had captured In battle. and every
body except the Richmond girl was
properly enthusiastic.
The bullet that came near ending the
life Of the Duke Of Wellington AZ Water
loo, flag carried by the Sir Hundred
at Baiakiaya. tho spear that killed the
young Prince imperial In Zuiuiand. all
were objects Of indifference to her Our
captain OF artillery was rettied af her
passiveness, but he had an object 20
show rs that he thought would arouse
her. II was trophy Of Bunker Hill.
Pointing 10 II he said very irupressfvely.
a. hs looked solsmnly Ut shs American
girl:
That cannon was captured by the
scldicrs Of George III II the battle OF
Bunker Hill II Il one Of or proudest
trophies
'Ahr said this young lady, with
kcarceiy 4 raising 81 hor cFehrown, 4
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07

Lew Shaw and Mrs. Nellie Shaw are
giving exhibitions at the Grand hotel Of
the skill that can be obtained at bil-
lizards. Mira. Shaw Ia the best exhibition
player Of her seq In this country. and
holds the worlds championship She
talked OF her accomplishments 10 re-
porter, bat was not inclined 10 give her
self too much credit for the position abe
has attained In the billiard world. She
first commented upon the great amount
Of work required before proficiency can
DO obtained
Some young women, she said, ''prac-
tice for hours at piano, but two hours
practice at billiard table would wear
them out This Is why there are so few
lady experts; II Ia the lack Of energy to
practice. The number Of women bill
liardists. however. would surprise yon
and there ara more experts than the
public 10 aware OF. In some sections Of
the country billiard playing Is very
popular drawing room entertainment.
and many Of the women of family be-
come quite adept with the cue To be-
come expert In knocking tho worries
about II Ia necessary TO practice ut least
Ave hours day One must not forego
practice. either. after he has become
skillful. Il requires strength TO play
billiards. and the majority OF ladies
whom have seen play fail because they
do not exert their strength and use their
wrists properly.
"If were teaching n young society
lady billiards ! would first grasp her
arm Mt the elbow and shake her hand
and wrist for half an hour each day for
a week. This would take the stiffness
out OF theae parts and increase the
strength OF the muscles. These are the
most important points In playing bill.
liards The greatest thing with which
O woman has to contend. even when she
has mastered the game. is playing In
public. The moment she plays befors
anybody she gives way 10 form Of
stage fright This can 10 overcome.
however. but II requires a long time.
The first time performed In public
hall ! felt as though the roof was falling
on my head II 10 the same thing with
all women. "-lndiznapolis Sentinel
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07
Much Re.,..

Jewslsr- How do you like your alarm
clockf
CUSTOMER rate.
Jewelsr-you didn't sssm pleased with IL
at first.
custcmsr-Eo. But it's broken new
Tt-Bits
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07

Aantie-I, isn't good form to hold your
fork In that way.
Little Niece--Auntie. do you think II Is
good form 90 stare at folks while they IL
eatingf = Good NewM
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07

Haverly-They say old Soak has water on
the brain.
Ansten-Thsn he must have hole on the
top Of his head. Life.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07

Miss Sarah Prideaux IN one of the few
professional bookbinders among women.
Her place In London Is well known and
much sought after. There ~ no reason
why women should not undertake this
handicraft; they are now extensively
employed in all bookbinderies for the
less skillful parts Of the work. 1t ought
to be easy TO get up higher IN the art
London Letter.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07

A woman who has been going over"
every summer aays this to intending
European travellers:
Don't get your luggage down to too
6ne o point. People laugh and talk
about doing Europe with q toothbrush.
II can be done. probably. but not COM
fortably. find two grades Of under
wear. wooden and silk or Isle, a. one IL
used TO, indispensable for the changing
climates one encounters. Last season l
combined nightdrees and room gown In
one garment by having II made Of out
ing flannel Of light weight. Four of
these carried me through all sorts Of
emergencies. On pinch they can DO
Numbered In q hotel room, no ironing
being needed, which does not detract
from their usefulness.
Another thing to be insisted upon Is
9 hot water bottle and spirit lamp.
The constant change Of scene, irregular
eating and sightseeing which two
months trip engenders need watchful-
ness TO prevent illness, even In strong
persons. The hot water bottle came 10
my rescue once or twice In way that
made me glad TO have taken 1t, while
the spirit lamp makes one superior TO
that delusion OF most European lodging
places-hot water. buy jar Of meat
extract, too. rs soon as get to the
other side. When get home nm hour
before meal time, worn and exhausted,
cup Of beef tea IL an amazing refresh
ment.
Until one has tried, one does not
realize the economy and satisfaction in
being superior TO the service of the lit
tie hostelries and stopping places OF the
Continent. The slightest attendance-a
question answered almost--is put down
in the biil.---Her Point of View In New
York Times.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07

The Crown Princess Stephanie, widow
of the Austrian crown prince. Is report
cd engaged to Duke Michael Of Bra
ganza, who d a widower.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07

American women are well known EN-
thusiasts in the cause Of temperance.
One Of the most jealous workers de-
votes an immense vineyard, her time
and means to the production Of an I'M
fermented wine, which she uses her In
fiuence to have accepted tor the COM
munion table in place OF alcoholic
liquor. --Exchange.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07

ton must g. highly gratifying to The
male tyrqnentrrs ~ the naid clubs
Gazzrtta Plemonsese.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07

A child subject to violent and un-
natural hemorrhages from the nose
should not be allowed u run too hard
OF to become overheated.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07

Queen Victoria Is very fond Of garden
ing. and oil her children have been
taught to dig and plant flowers and
vegetables In season. She Is also pas
sionately fond Of horses and dogs, her
special favorite being an old and super
animated black pony named Jessie
New York Herald.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07

why do you cut up such antics whsn
you feed your turkeys, Mr.. Farmer
oh, Tn trying 10 mako game Of
them. - Washingtca Star.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07

A Swedish lady hes for years been the
engraver Of medals at the royal mint al
Stockholm. and many Of her country
women are celebrated engravers on wood
and glass.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07

Queen Victoria Is going TO send sam.
Piles Of her own spinning and weaving,
done when she was q girl. 10 the wom-
ans section Of the Columbian fair.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07

lea a poor muls that dcssn't work botl
ways.-Tsxas sifttngs.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07

Jean Nelson. who recently won the
first place in the oratorical contest at
De PAW university, Is only nineteen
years old. She chose Industrial Free
DOM az her subject. There are 1900
students In the university, and she en-
joys the honor Of being the only woman
who has attained her distinction.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07

Two Women Delegates nj Minneapolis.
The gallant Republicans Of the new
state Of Wyoming have chosen two
women, Mrs. Theresa Jenkins, of Chey.
enne, and Mrs. Cora q. Carleton, Of
billiard, rs alternates to the Republican
national convention at Minneapolis. In
the absence of the delegates they will
sit In the body, vote. perhaps speak-for
they are capital orators.
The women are indeed driving ahead
into all the departments Of our modern
life. II those Wyoming men delegates
viii only stay at home and rock the
cradle we shall have. for the first time
in the history Of our politics. women Ii
one OF our great political conventions.
After all. why noti The women of this
country are just as competent to select
o president as half the men who are
commissioned to those gatherings. We
shall have q better government In every
way when the women have more 70 say
about it.-New York Recorder.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07
WOMAN'S WORLD.
BUSINESS ABILITY DISPLAYED sy
oRoxNIxso WOMEN.

rszntefs esr Easep~sa Trss<isrs--xhs
wsrh ~ . Nisht--nsse % ssik sseek-
snxs--Ashsesie oiris rr~rr'siar- ssia-
~ssy ssea~~sy.
The w. c. T. u, IL the largest organi-
ration of women the world has ever
peen. its forsrunner was the Temper
snce Crusaders, and the First crusader
was Mrs. Eliza ]. Thompson. Of Hills
horo. o. Mrs- Thompson was the
slaughter AZ governor. the wife Of n
judge and the mother Of clergyman.
and in fifty days had $1,000 women on
their knees praying In saloons in 800
towns and villages. II the w. g. T. u.
are impracticable theorists, they do not
know 1t, but 60 ON just ~ II they were
not. Their latest achievement IL the
building Of 81 200. 900 temple NJ Chi
cago. When the temperance women
leased the corner of More avenue and In
sails street of Marshall Field for 300
years Chicago raised it, eyebrows. but
said nothing. The building now stands
thirteen stories high In French Gothic
drcns. Tho business woman who has
carried u through Is Mrs. Matilda B.
Carse, Of the Woman's Temperance
Building association. She il president.
There Is . capital stock Of e600, 900.
OF this 600, 900 has been subscribed by
women. and the penny hanks Of cherub
bands and baby bands. such as are In
ciuded I'M tbs vast machinery Of the or.
ganixation. In addition to its own
o<lccs and the commodius Willard Hall,
which Is so named In honor Of Miss
Frances T.. Willard, the president Of the
now worldwide organization, the rental
for Offices viii bring In annually t250..
600. Whatever the w. g. T. u. may on
may not accomplish II has shown under
it, able tacticians 0 remarkable capacity
for organization and noteworthy bust
ness and executive ability.--Chicagt
Herald.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07

Being millionaire has its drawbacks.
N. Z. creede. who h the founder Of this
great mining camp. knows this to 10 .
fact. Every day he receives letters from
all parts Of the country signed by WON
en- who want to marry him. II might
be refreshing for these matrimonially In
clined females to know that al such let
tiers and photographs are turned over 10
his wife.-Creede (Colo.) Chrpniels.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07

Fanny Davenport has one little super
stitiou. all her own ut first, hut now
spreading rapidly among her sisters.
great and small. In the profession. A
black silk stocking, when used as a
makeup rag" Ito lay the powder or
rouge upon the facet. has been, abe
thinks. mascot" 10 her. and she will
never be without one. Now, therefore,
when black silk hosiery becomes thinner
in spots than is absolutely desirable. the
fair wearer may convert 1t to another
essential purpose. Chicago r oct.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07

Clara Charlie Spooner called on mo Last
night and tried 30 hard tb kiss ms. but
wouldn't let him.
Msude-Was he angry
Clnrar--Nery. He said he wished he had
called on you.--puck.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07

At St. Andrews the arrangements for
placing women students on an equal
footing with men 60 much further than
the mixed attendance at lectures in
Cambridge. or even the mixed classes in
University college, Dundee The wom-
en- at Sc. Andrews will be Taught In the
same classrooms, by the same profess
ors. and viii present themselves to-
gether for the same graduation exami-
nation. In brief, at st. Andrews the
right OF women to graduate is un-
grudgingly recognized, and that by the
same avenues rs men.
Next year the university will receive
q sum OF over $50, 900. to be spent by Il
In bursaries open to students Of both
sexes attending the university. one-haii
Of the sum being devoted TO women ex,
clusively. Steps are being taken to 40
cure hall of residence In which the
women students may live while attend
ing the University classes, and temporary
arrangements viii at once be made u
accommodate those who matriculats
during the sessions Of ls02-s.--Univer
atty Correspondent.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07

A bin has been introduced In the
British parliament to extend to the
women OF Ireland the right of municipal
suffrage that the women OF England
and Scotland have for many years en-.
ioyed.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07

One morning she came down 10 break
fast, languid and weary eyed. In her
hand was bit Of torn pasteboard. On
this some wire hairpins had been cooled
M springs. and some white dentist silk
suggested ropes. Pulling these the OBJ
long center OF her pasteboard detached
itself and gradually lowered. II really
think 1t viii work" she said IN o con-
gratulatory undertone. Being pressed
for an explanation, II appeared that she
had been the day before to the funeral
Of the husband OF one of her most inti-
mate friends. A the coffin was lower.
inR there was an anxious moment. To
thus harrow the feelings of the grief
stricken family seemed needless cruel
fy. II occurred to her then that this
service might better be performed by
machinery. She couldn't sleep for think
ing about 1t. and this piece Of paste
board. Of hairpins and dentist floss. II
seemed, might DO q feasible solution.
This was last spring.
The other day she received . type
written letter from the Cypress Hills
cemetery, Brooklyn. which says In
effect: .'Madame-Y Your automatic buri-
al apparatus has now been In use In this
cemetery two months two weeks or
some definitely stated timel and we
write to express our perfect satisfaction
with its work. We believe that 1t viii
effectnally supersede all previous meth
DDS Of lowering collins into the grave.
ETC. This was private letter. The
list of women's inventions is long, but
this invention and the circumstance
that led TO II have that quality Of the
unexpected which gives them an excep-
tional interest. New York Evening Sun.
women's Passion for silk Stockings.
We venture TO say that II any girl
were to come into sudden fortune and
were asked what she intended 10 buy
first she would reply. "A dozen pairs Of
Elk stockings" silk hosiery and under
wear meet with responsive chord In q
woman's heart that even diamonds can
not touch What It IL no one knows.
Why silk should be 10 far more appre-
ciated than the finest iisle thread, which
may be equally expensive. Is q problem
past finding out. But the fact remains,
and Paris shopkeepers, recognizing this
failing. keep I'll sorts and grades, Int
nevertheless silk. 20 that even moderate
purses can revel In purchases Of the ono
great luxury Of AN essentially feminine
woman.
There u q wonderful satisfaction il
knowing that one Is dressed even better
underneath than outside, and. - yery
pretty girl remarked IL always thinb
Of being thrown out Of a carriage q
having lt or something that would
necaasitate the exposure OF my petit
coats; therefore, whether In ginghafn on
velvet mean TO have nay vest. corset
stockings and petticoas Of silk
Some women win advance the argu'
menf that they are cooler for summer
bet have nothing TO say when they ars
Feensed VI wearing the same weight
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07

Recent patents granted to women In
clude grass catching attachment for
lawn mowers, flexible fire escape lad
der. rein support, mac nine for hang
ing wall paper. foot sur port for tels-
graph polcs and street sweeper.