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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-01-10
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President Polk. Nashville Home.

The old Polk place on Vine street, the
home Of President James X. Polk. and
the scene Of many brilliant gatherings in
former days, is viewed with interest by
many visitors to Nashville. Many ex-
pressions Of regret are heard from those
who view the picturesque Polk place for
the first time that the historic old home
stead should have been allowed to fall
into such a state Of dilapidation. They
think the old place should be maintain
ed in good repair for the sake Of the
memories that surround il. 1t has been
suggested more than once that it would
make an ideal home for the official resi-
dence Of Tennessee governors. The
excuse that can be very properly offered
by Nashvillians for the present condi-
ton Of the Polk place is that they have
nothing to do with it, the property being
in litigation. 1t is feared that ultimate
", in the division of the property, the
old place will be cut up into lots. and
if that is done the home of Polk will
become only a memory. Nashville
American.
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PROFESSIONAL moURNERs.
Curious Calabrian Customs which May BE
Observed In New York.

Observed In New YORK.
In the Italian quarter l found myself
the other day in home which had been
darkened by double misfortune. A lit
tie Italian boy had fallen from a fire es-
cape to the street and been instantly
killed. His widowed mother, when she
came upon the body Of her son, went
mad with grief and attempted TO take
her own life. She was taken to the hos
pital.
The boys body lay upon a table, and
a blazing candelabrum stood at its head
At the side the boys foster father and
his wife knelt in prayer. Seated about
the room was a group Of women chant
ing an Italian death wall. One of the
women raised her face, and her quaver
ing voice filed the room:
Happiness has departed from us for
everr'
And the others droned the refrain;
Forever -
HE will never be absent from our
thoughts'
"Never from our thoughts -
And so on. strophe and antistrophe,
inc ciltl Wallet ltAulur anu tilt CuOt u
echoing the dismal refrain. 1t was a
sight and a sound TO move even the
tardy sensibilities of reporter.
Such scenes are not uncommon in the
Italian quarter, though they seldom
come under the eye of visitors. The pro-
fessional mourner is an institution in
some Of the provinces of southern Italy.
She-the Office belongs entirely to the
softer sex-is analogous TO the Irish
"keener. but with the difference that
her wall is more musical than weird,
whereas the "keener" is weird. pierc-
ing-almost anything but musical
The Italian wailers-they are called
"prefche" in their native tongue-are
doubtless descendants Of the profession
al mourners Of ancient Rome. They are
most common. and their Office is most
clearly defined in the provinces Of Abruz
20 aud Calabria and in Sicily. There
they are regularly retained and reward
/ ed with fee. In other provinces a rel
alive Of the afflicted family may assume
the Office and lead the chorus, or ths
function may be of wholly miscellane
Gus character, all the mourners joining
in song Of woe.-New York Herald
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THREE FOR A NICKEL.
A shrewd Ohio Postmaster Causes a Rush
For Postage Stamps.

The business world Of the village of
Johnstown, in Ohio, had succumbed to
the heat and had lain down for the sum
mer siesta- Plainly things needed stir
ring up, and it was Postmaster and Edi-
tor W. A Ashbrooke who did it, His
humble instruments were merely piece
Of white pastebOard and some black
paint. the latter, however, mixed with
a shrewd quality Of brains.
When his preparation was finished, a
large placard challenged the notice Of
all passersby with the startling legend,
Postage stamps, three for cents -
The first response TO this alluring state
ment was from drummer. He accosted
the postmaster, "Do you mean to say
that you actually sell three postage
stamps for nickel:" The postmaster
replied that this was undoubtedly the
case. well, said the drummer, 81
never saw reduction in stamps before.
I'll take 81 worth. l don't need 'em,
but it's the best bargain in stamps
ever heard Of -
He waited with a gratified smile
while Mr.. Ashbrooke put his 81 bill in
the drawer and counted out the stamps.
BY this time his expression Of compla
cency had given place TO one Of chagrin
and as he pocketed the stamps he re
marked, well, that's one on me. "
Presently a winsome girl came trip
ping up with letter to her sweetheart
When she read the placard, her eyei
sparkled with pleasure to think that tn,
stream Of coin she was steadily pouring
into Uncle Sans Golfers was to be evel
slightly diminished. She laid down
nickel with a confident air and said
"Give me three stamps.
The obliging collector of government
revenues pushed her out two twos and ;
one. Then perhaps he didn't pay for hi
little joke. Feminine scorn held tn
floor in that Office for the next five min
utes. Then. with the somewhat feebl
peroration, will Ashbrooke, you thin
you re smart, don't you?" the offende
maiden fiounced out Of the Office. =
Pittsburg Paper.
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LIE cANnY scoIcHMAN.
His Vices and His Virtues Compared with
Those Of other Folks.


Ono is not quite sure that the religi-
osity Of the Scotch makes them so much
more virtrous than people who pay less
attention to 1.-THE means Of grace. " But
while il cannot readily be proved that
they have more Of the positive virtues
than their neighbors there is at least
some reason to believe that they are
freer from a few Of the ugly vices than
their southern cousins. although when
the Scot is bad ho is very bad. When he
gives way to drink, for instance, he
rams 70 great lengths. But it will be
found that there is much less wife beat
ing (there being nothing in Scotland at
all resembling the frightful practice Of
"cloqging' known in Lancashire
t0wns), much less cruelty TO children,
much more kindliness and fellow feel
ing among the Scottish people than
among tho English. while at the same
time the Scotch are not nearly so clan
nish as the Irish. the Jews or the Chi
nese.
In his poem on Nothing" Rochester
has claszed Scotch civility" along with
French truth" and "Hibernian learn
ing" as being nonexistent. Even Walter
Scott causes Mr.. Owen 10 speak of a
typical Scot like Bailie Nicol Jarvie, as
that cross grained crabstick Of the
Saltmarket, " and are we not told that
the term Scot as well as Gael, de-
rived from word for wind, means
"the violent, stormy people?" In spite
Of all this and much more TO the same
end the Scot. take him all in all, is not
fairly chargeable with being lacking in
courtesy. The word 'cOuthy' (the OPP
posite or positive Of 'uncouth, " dimin-
utived by the addition of the terminal
"y"), signifying a combination Of quiet
kindliness and sweetness Of manner, has
no English equivalent, and thus would
seem to indicate a peculiarly Scotch
quality, which, it may be said, tends &C
wane considerably with the growth Of
commercialisn, giving place to brus
query peculiarly the outcome of the
crush Of business, and what Carlyle
called the 'imere cash nexus" between
man and man.
Scottish speech abounds in what may
be called pet words, which would seen
to testify that, whether the Scotch b
stormy and sharp tongued or not. the,
can, upon occasion, be as insinuatingl,
smooth tongued as the willy Italian him
self. -Westminster Review.
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A GREAT FISHERMAN.
He Could Land His Prey From Waters
other Men Fished Blank

IT
other Men Fished Blank
Charles Grant had great and well
deserved reputation for finding fish in
water which other men had fished blank.
This was partly because, from long IA
miliarity with the river, he knew all
the hkeliest casts. partly because he was
sure to have at the end Of his casting
line just the proper fly for the size Of
water and condition Of weather, and
partly because Of his quiet, neat handed
manner Of dropping his line on the wa
ter. There is story still current on
Speyside illustrative Of this gift Of
Charlie in finding fish where people
who rather fancied themselves had fail
ed-a story which Jamie Shanks to this
day does not care to hear. Mr. Russell Of
The Scotsman had done his very best
from the quick run at the top Of the
pool Of Dalbreck, down to the almost
dead still water at the bottom Of that
fine stretch, and had found no luck.
Jamie Shanks, who was with Mr..
Russell as his fisherman. had gone over
it to no purpose with fresh fly. They
were grumpishly discussing whether
they should give Dalbreck another turn,
or 20 ON to Pool-o-Brock, the next poo
down stream, when Charles Grant made
his appearance and asked the watersids
question, What luck:'' mo luck al
all, Charliel" was Russel's answer
"Deevil a rise :" was Shanks' sourer re
ply. In his demure, purring way Charles
Grant, who, in his manner, was du
plicate of the late Lord Granville. re
marked, There ought to be fish conn
out Of that pool" "Tak' him out
then - exclaimed Shanks gruffly
well, I'll try" quoth the soft spokei
Charlie. and just at that spot, about A
yards from the head Of the pool, wher
the current slackens and the fish Ii
awhile before breasting the upper rapid
be hooked a fish. Then it was that Rus
sci, in the genial manner which mad
provOsts swear, remarked, "Shanks,
advise you 70 take half year at MI
Grant 5 school. " Fat fors" inquire
Shanks sullenly. "To learn TO fish. " re
piled the master Of sarcasm Of the deli
cate Scottish variety Nineteenth Cen
/ turv.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1895-12-07

Think Of III Yet this sum has been ex-
pended this year in purchasing late, up
to-date typewriting machine, that only
cha0geabie Instantly. perfect alignment.
dues beautiful manifold work, is equal 70
the highest pric' machine in quality OF
work and excels them in convenience
These are only few Of the reasons why
the public have spent a million dollars for
them. The Western Union Telegraph
Company have contracted tor 400 Of them
known as the "Brickensderfer, J." the Blck'
for short. Ii is the only thoroughly prac
teal and reliable medium-priced machine
IN the market. Price <35 net. Live agent
With experience wanted for every town anc
county in Oregon, Washington and Idaho
Address, G. 3. JACKSON & Co., Pendleton
Or, North west agents.
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Mcbride told a party Of his friend
this story "You know, boys, little peo-
pie have sharp ears, and they are not at
all backward about telling any little
scraps Of information they pick up. This
popularity has led a good many parents
to resort to spelling words when their
young children are present. OF course
that sort Of thing is of no avail after the
youngsters learn to spell Well, Mrs.
Mcbride and l are in the spelling stage
now, and little Freddie is often very
much mystified by our remarks TO each
other. Last night we had our new min
lister TO dinner, and Freddy watched the
good man helping himself very liberal
ly TO biscuits. He thought it a good op-
portunity to put INTO use the family
verbal cipher, feeling perfectly certain
that the minister would find il unintel-
hgible, so he called out, Mammal
What is it, Freddy
4" Mamma, isn't the minister a
p-i-g;' spelled out Freddy triumphant
ly.-New York Telegram.
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sIoo REWARD. sioo.

The readers OF this paper will be pleased
TO learn that there Is a. least one dreaded
IN all Its stages and that Is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now
known 70 the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease. requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature In doing its work.
The proprietors have so much faith in its
curative powers, that they offer One Hun
dred Dollars for any case that 1t fails tc
cure send for list of Testimonials
Address,
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
r0-Sold by Druggists, 75c-
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1895-12-07

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly On the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gista Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
sAs FRANCISCO. Cal.
LOUISVILLE. N. sEw Y0ax. ~
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1895-12-07
NEW WAY EAsr-No DUST.

Go East from Portland. Pendleton, Walls
Walla via 0. X. & n. 10 Spokane and Great
Northern Railway to Montana, Dakotas, St
Paul, Minneapolis. Chicago, Omaha, ST
Louis, East and South. Rock ballast track
tine scenery; new equipment; Great North
ern Palace oleepers and Diners; Family
Tourist Cars; Buffet Library Cars. Write
@. G. Donovan. General Agent, Portland
Oregon, or +. I. Whitney, G.. P. & I. A.
ST. Paul, Mimi. for printed matter and in
formation about rates. routes, etc.
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A LITTLE CHILD.

Bright. golden curls and Innocent white brow.
And lips like red rose petals blown apart.
And laughing eyes Of bluel ] pray you now,
Come yet a little closer to my hearth
Nay. fear ne noti Thy child heart under
stands
Love that trusts all and knows not 10 con
denim,
Give me 10 hold thy tiny. tsnder hands,
That ! may warm my withered soul with
them
Oh, let me feel--since in my memory
No earthly love upon my life hath smiled
That heaven In mercy hath reserved for me
The kisses and the clinging Of a child.
Atlanta Constitution
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Paresis-I have Just discovered why
political aspirants always have their
legs pulled.
Giglamp-Why?
Paresis-So that they can take longer
strides when running for Office. New
York Herald
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1895-12-07

The fires Of energy are lighted very soon
in life and the struggle begins, as the say
ing ITO keep the pot boiling" Bat speak
ing literally, fires are still kindlet with
kerosene, and many a POT boils over or is
overturned. Frightful burns and scalds
result in spite OF warning and suffering
The thing is then not to preach but tc
practice. and the practice is for SURE cure
to use st. Jscob Oil according to directions
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1895-12-07

Gratitude is short cut to sincere and
lasting friendship. Some people COM
plain that they have no friends Have
they never had favor done to themG
Why, every man has had score Of IA
vors done him every day Of his life
Those who bear it in mind. who say a
word of hearty thanks. who watch a
chance to do a favor in return, never
lack friends
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May l awsk what you haveg" re-
quested the tenderfoot politely.
Ace high, said Alkai Ike grimly.
"Oh, dear me. And I've only got
three kings. Seems to me l newell have
any luck at pokah. -
- 'Taint all luck, mister. It's speri-
ence. You'll l'arn arter awhile. New
York Recorder.
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shopIIninr Extraordinary.

Judge-vhat's the charge against this
man.
Green Policeman-Faith, OF believe
they calls it "shop liftin. scr.
Judge-You believe? Don't you know
Explain what he did.
Policeman-Why, he troied t blow
up a droy goods sthore he wor dis
charged from. -Philadelphia Record.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1895-12-07

Tailor-I have called after my &C
count, DIR. A.
Debtor-Here is the money, but l
have deducted shillings because you
have come in my consultation hour
London Tit Bits.
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TxY GrzxEA for breakfast.

Ca.Grrh caused h0Grse,
ness and difcu " IA speak
ing. 1 also @ a great eT'
tent lost hearing. By "a,
use Of Els Cream Balm
dropping Of mucus ha.
ceased. r0ice and hearing
hare greatly improved j
". Davidson, Al rney-0f
Lau, Monmouth, H.
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A monopoly is a good deal like baby.
A man is opposed TO il ON general prin-
ciples until be has one Of his own. -Ex-
change.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1895-12-07

The fool is always dead sure that his
own way Of doing things is the best, if
not the only way. but the wise man
wonders if there isn't a better way than
the one he has adopted.
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81 do not hesitate, Mr.. Stalate, A" she
remarked gently. Ito say that you are
a young man Of excellent habits, but /
am very much afraid that you would
spend too much of your time away from
home. -
"Why do you think so:''
Because, and she yawned a little,
"you spend so much time away from
home now. "-Washing;on Star.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1895-12-07

The strength Of the average horse is
estimated TO be equal TO that Of ~
average men.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1895-12-07

believe Piso's Cure tor Consumption
saved my boys life last summer.-MR R..
ALLIE DouGLAss, lie Roy, Mich, Oct. -,
ls94.
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What an admirable recipe for happi-
ness to know how TO do without things
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1895-12-07

FIrs.-An Fits stopped fee by TT Kline
Gr-at Nerve kestorer. No Fits sfter the tirsi
days use Marvellous cures. TreAtise and e.
trial bottle free to FIT cases Send 10 DR.. Kline
al Arch st. Philadelphia Pa
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ONE MILLION DoLL,nsst

In case Of doubt In Kentucky poker gam.
always draw both guns.
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Hoods Pills s5 se ''. & Sr9 %a s Zee
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-06-25

NEW FRUITS AND VEGETABLES The
strawberry season appears TO be draw
ing TO a close. Receipts during the
past few days have shown a rapid fall
ing OIL. The immediate effect of the
shortage In strawberries will be bene.
4Clal 70 ~raspoerries, blackberries, cher
Tles, h~uckleberries. and. in fact. all
SuI"ll Lrults. There is a demand now
Igr D~lack0erries and raspberries.
nuckleOerFles are selling fairly for
c1o!ce. Cherries are active for all va
saeCles IN every style Of packing; pre-
S4I I! are IN the market for them, and
WI Ouy IN large quantity: Plums are
%alIeo, and choice grapes would sell
moIy' CucumOers r more plentiful
anu oaV lower. Green and wax beans are
fateaole IN large quantity at full prices
LUZ fancy quality. Peas r in short
supply ana active. Full ripe fancy
Suatoes sell quickly. Irregularly
oipehded, rough and poorly packed
Eases move slowly. Cabbage Is in
pretty full supply, and is free to sell
oHiy at low figures. Onions are scarce
values have been advancing. Green
Unions are plentiful and dull. In new
p%Otatoes, prime qualities of all varie'
yes are selling freely; receipts r re.
eSuced and prices r advanced and
urn. Watermelons are not yet offer
%, but the first Florida shipments are
aoout due, and are expeG7ed to sell
HOSe to our quotations. -G6nteloupes
ppIe offered in small. lots andssell freely,
Ha99lshes, lettuce, spinach asparagus,
puo all similarly perishable and tender
Vegetables are now handled at consider
rote risk, and their shipment is moi
eTCGmmended except under special
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-06-25
ALLIANCE PRICE list

All prices given in this list are subject to
change without notice. In case of decline. Won
get the benefit Of it; IL prices go hegher, You nav
the advance. In placing orders through the
State Business Agency members are buvin0
direct from dealers or manufacturer. throupR
their own hired agent. This Agency is not In
ages. or anything else of that nature. Orders
are placed exactly as sent in, and there our re-
sPonslollty ceases; We are liable only for
make due reparation, but beyond this we as
sumo no responsibility. In case of lost goods,
take pleasure In rendering any assistance we
can toward getting matters righted.
Prlces on anything not quoted in this list will
be given on application,
Al! orders must have upon them the seal Of
each.
Please write plainly, stating postoffce and
shipping point, giving the line on which your
station is located, unless it is q elI-kno
point, and If a prepay station so state.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-06-25

brother writes us asking what
lind of fruit will pay best to shlpF,
That is a question which we n not
LL1 I1 q to answer. 1t depends on
PSrade. or character, Of any kind,
tn lJ also what it cost him to grow it
sud snd Get it ready to ship. Nice fruit OF
anu So varietv always brings a good
[sio The fancy varieties of grapes,
pppricots, plums, peaches, dewbe orEass
araansTaiIv bring in satisfactory returns.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-06-25

vvprpT.-The Agency keeps a con,
IT TT engagement with a well equipped
stsn nS omachinist, whose services can
PoJhtained at a nominal price, to go
PCT and set up new farm machines, or
O 5;Sst old ones, thoss purchased
ssS8ongh the Agency and others. Ii
Enn need his services, let us know.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-06-25
Snip vegetables, fruit and produce

Mark distinctly and place your
own name on package, then notify
the the agency at Raleigh of ship
ment We can not be responsible
faU nonsipnments unless these simple
5iroctinns are followed. When you
make 6rst shipment, then u agents
Ill been Won posted as to prices.
CANTON. New fruits and tender,
perishable vegetables forwarded by
frei0ht long distances are apt to arrive
in bad condition. Such goods should
be shipped by express.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-06-25

What does the Alliance think OF a
We brOtber-who comes into
6ro'eG4 3ote Business Agents office for
the onIv to make some hostile mer-
prices Come to time The merchant
C9 az AZ II rather than lose a customer.