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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1895-04-06
BeTseY BAKER.

From noise and hustle far away.
Hard work my time employing.
How happily spent each day.
Content and health enjoyingi
The birds did sing and so did
As trudged DER each acre.
never knew what I was 70 sigh
Till saw Betscy Baker
At church met her. fair and neat.
One Sunday In hot weather
with love found my heart did bat.
And we sang psalms together.
When church was over, out she walked.
But did overtako her.
Determined l should not be baked.
spoke TO Betsey Baker.
Her manners we're gentecl and cool.
And In her conversation
found she had just left boarding school
And finished her education.
Yet love made me speak out quite free.
Said 1; I've many an acre.
VIII you give me your company"
81 won't" said Bctsey Baker.
All my entrcatica were In vain,
And was forced TO leave her.
suffered a most Intense pain.
For love brought on a fever.
The doctor came. he smelt his cane.
with long face like n Quaker.
Said he TO me. Where lies your PALM"
Said /. ''ln Betsey Baker"
Because WAS not bad enough
lie doscd me and he piled me,
Aud n had taken half his stun
think II would have Killed me.
So put an end to all the strife
Betwixt him and the undertaken.
And what do yon think did save my life7
Why. thoughts Of Betsey Baker.
then again to Betsey went,
Once more with love attacked her.
But meantime she had got acquaint
With "A ramping, mad play actor.
II she would have him, he did say.
lady he would make her.
He gammOned her TO run away.
So lost Betsey Baker.
Boston Transcript.
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,os,e mANsFIsLp,s FATHER.
He Ran Frontier Paper and was onoe
Sentenced to BE Hanged.

.Iosie Mansfield whose gay career In
Gotham generation ago gave her world
wide notoriety, had father whose career
was also remarkable, a mixture OF the
heroic and tragic. Said California forty
miner the other day In reminiscent
mood; Mansfield Warren came from New
Orleans TO San Francisco In the early
0fties. He came after gold, like the rest
Of MS. but as he was a small, sickly, con-
snmptive looking fellow he did not pan
ont well as a digger in the mines, SO ne
went TO editing a weekly newspaper at
Stockton. No sooner had he started up
than TIE other editor went for HMM his
paper.
In those days personal journalism was
the thing. and in California the editors
smoke right out, calling each other all
kinds OF names not used in society. War
rem replied. but in gentlemanly way.
While this newspaper war was going on
one of the merchants attacked Warren Tor
some alleged slight, and Warren being
small and physically weak got the worst
Of the one sided fight. He was so badly
used I'M that he stated rs soon as he got
ont of bed that he would kill the next
man who attacked him. Accordingly he
purchased u lODR bpNio --f
pened that the editor Of the rival sheet
again abused him, and before Warren S
papcr came out he was attacked on the
streets by his opponent. He knocked war
rem down, jumped on him and was beating
him numerically. Warren succeeded In
unsheathing his bowie knife, when he
stabbed the aggressor to the heart.
ION the trial it was proved that warren
had threatened TO kill the next man whom
he might fight; also that he had bought
the bowie knife Immediately after making
the threat. The defense argued that War
rem did not have the rival editor In mind
at these times, and, furthermore, that he
acted in self defense, which was the truth.
However, he was found guilty and sem
tened TO be hanged. The governor com
muted the sentence to life imprisonment,
and in a year or two Warren was par
| doned.
1.-The family removed to San Francisco,
and here Josie began to assist in the ele-
walton of the stage. As soon as she be-
came prosperous she left the family In
their old age and poverty and fitted east
ward to become notorious as the cause OF
tho murder Of Jim Fisk"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1895-04-06
WALKING m The RAIN.
A Form OF Open Air Exercise That Has
Certain Attractions OF Its Own.

A Form OF Open Air Exercise That Has
Certain Attractions OF Its Own.
"What am / going to dor" repeated
tho returned exile. why, I'm going to
take walk in tho rain. It's trick
learned In 'Hongland, dear boy, and
it's one of the most charming forms of
exercise on top of this green earth. You
see my costumo--well, it's tho dead
copy of that in which Cornish squire
Of my acquaintance used to walk in
rainy weather over tho downs that make
up most OF his estate. My laced shoes,
you perceive. como well up tho ankle,
have heavy cork soles and have just been
treated to good rubbing in of cold
cream. | have stout wooden stockings
and knickorbockers ON, so as to avoid
the Tapping and contact of the wet
trousers, and this cape macintosh comes
down pretty near to my heels. My un.
dcrclothing is thick, but not heavy, and
my clothes are of rough tweed that
wouldn't bo damaged if you Let 'em lie
in stream for week. Instead of a
collar. wear light silk scarf around
my neck, over which turn my coat
toiH anu uuANuh ~ UP ~. AhAo hat -
waterproof fore and after.
Umbrella? Why. of course not That
would destroy the very spirit, tho very
JOY. Of the experience. which is TO feel
the rain beating in your face, the wet
wind whistling about your ears and
tho weather banging you about general
ly. You may not like it Mt first but you
soon will. and then you'll find there's a
sort Of wild joy about the thing that you
can't resist.
'Catch cold? Why, of course not. In
fact. course of walking in the rain is
one of the best preventives against tax
ing cold. So long as you're moving
briskly there'sno danger of taking cold.
no matter how wet il may be. It's the
standing or sitting in wet things that
so dangerous. and so you must just walk
from the time you leave the house until
you get back. and then. when you do
get back, strip Off everything and give
yourself n good rub And il as you put
ON your dry things you do not feel a
now man with a new zest for the strug-
gle Of life then don't know a banana
from an express wagon. New York
Sun
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little more freely, though still with q
good deal Of nervous apprehension. He
feared that in coming up he had shaken
down a sufficient quantity Of SCOT to be-
tray his manner of escape and give a
clew to his place of retreat. But a
glance downward at his clothes con-
WINGED him that he had little to be
alarmed about in this respect-for this
| nue had never been much used, his gar
ments were not badly soiled, and he
could not perceive dirt enough below to
attract attention.
He had not long to wait before he
heard the soldiers enter the room. led by
the treacherous girl.
Hal he escapedr exclaimed the latter
in alarm.
The officer swore some terrible oaths
and fiercely demanded which way.
Either up the chimney or into some
sther part Of the house" said Fanchette.
"Ho was here few minutes ago."
Quick, men, fly about, he's not up
here" cried the officer, looking up the
chimney 1.-TWO of you run out and see
If he's on the roof, and the rest ransack
the housed If we don't find him. Wen
burn it down."
A hurried search was apparently made
Of the room they were in, and then Cap
tain Lavergne heard the soldiers in diff
ferent parts of the house opening and
banging doors, shouting and cursing.
He felt his situation now to be very crit
| ital indeed, for should the house be
fred he feared there might be no escape
for him. After awhile the noise and tu-
multi subsidized, and every moment he
was in trembling expectation of hearing
or seeing something 20 indicate that the
building was on fire, and he now re-
solved to make another bold effort for
his life. He reasoned that those sent
outside to see if he was on the roof had
already rejoined the others, and he now
resolved to gain the roof, and if he could
do so undiscovered to venture lear
among the thick shrubbery at the real
of the mansion.
In the course of two or three minute:
this dangerous feat was successfully exc
cuted, and Captain Lavergne found him
self once more on the ground outsid,
considerably scratched and bruised, but
not seriously injured. He now hearC
loud voices inside and hurriedly stol'
away through the shrubbery.
The searching officer. not finding an,
trace Of the man he sought. at last be
came enraged at the treacherous CIR
and accused her of deceiving him. Thii
impression was soon strengthened int
conviction by Nine. Loufourcade anC
the other servants. and the whole affair
ended in the release of the prisoners an'
the arrest of Fanchette. who was her
self marched off to prison. where sh
died.
After the soldiers had gone Captain
Lavergne returned to the mansion to as
sure Nine. Loufourcade of his safet,
and then set off to make his escape iron
the country. which he accomplished AM
lived to return at the end of the Reigl
of Terror. Exchange.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1895-04-06

A voung lady who was in a hurry TO
take train and wanted to buy small
shopping bag walked into Wholesale
establishment by mistake
"Wil you show me bag, please?"
she began, but the clerk interrupted her
politely.
We sell nothing at retail " he said.
Il could only let you have bags by tho
quantity"
Dear mel Not one bag?"
mo madam. I'm very sorry "
"And I'm in such hurry Welt"
She turned toward the door. and her
eye was caught by a sample bag ON the
counter.
"Ah. " she exclaimed. that's exactly
the bag l wanti Couldn't you sell me
the twelfth Of dozen?"
She got her bag Youths Compan-
ion
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THE VICE PRESIDENTS OFFICE.
One Of the Handsomest Rooms In the Cap
itoi Used by Him.

In the wing Of the capitol devoted to
the needs of the senate two Of the hand
soonest rooms are set aside for the use
Of the president and the vice president
Of the United States. The presidents
room is naturally put TO very little use.
while the vice presidents is rarely I'M
occupied.
This room Is to bo found at the end
Of the senate lobby. it Is large, square
room, with succeed ceiling and tinted
walls, furnished with an ecru tinted
carpet several largo chairs, two tables,
an Office desk and large sofa.
The firoplace--a huge, old fashioned
affair for tho burning Of wood-with its
handsome brass fender and accompany
ing shovel, tongs and poker, Is shut in
by glass fire screen. The retiring vice
president Is permitted to take with him
as souvenirs the brass fire tools.
There is another bit Of floor furniture
in tho room in the shape Of a small safe,
which is used as a repository for the
electoral votes as the sealed packages
come from the various states after each
presidential election. Hero they must
stay until wanted for counting by the
house Of representatives. During this
time the snfo is continually watched by
two officers detailed from the capitol
police force, and the combination on
which the lock is set is known only to
the vice president
Among the wall adornments is a
painting Of George Washington by
Rembrandt Peale There is legend to
the effect that when sitting for this por-
trait in 1896 Washington stuffed cotton
into his cheeks In lieu Of the false teeth
no so greatly needed.
Most Of the relics Of former vice prcsi-
dents have been relegated to little
anteroom now used for toilet purposes.
Among them il the mirror = feet long
by l = wide bought by the senate for
tho use OF John Adams Both frame and
glass are Of very poor material, but it
cost when purchased $40 and was the
subject Of sCrions controversy in the
senate. The beautifully carved toilet
case, which is also contained in tho
antcrouri vas made TO order for Gen
cral Chester A. E4,hur. kate Field 3
Wnshi-,tOn.
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stopping a Train For the roo,h.o,,.

tleury, an artisan, was travelling from
|Corbeil to Paris one day and pulled the
alarm bell as the train was leaving a way
side station. There was at once a stop.
page, and the guard was naturally eager
TO know from Fleury what was wrong
The man coolly replied that he wanted
something TO cure raging tooth. The
railway official energetically expostulated
and said he was not going to be made a
Tool Of in that fragrant manner. The
alarmist was summoned for his act. but
did not appear before the tribunal. He
was condemned in default to a fine Of SO
francs
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a striking commentary was recently
made by Russian jew on the judicial
corruption which sustains his country.
He passed the law courts in one Of the
cities of his empire and noticed fine
statue placed in front of the building.
Whom does this statue representa-
he inquired of passerby. why. Jus
tice. of courser How sad" exclaimed
the jew. "that justice should be relegat-
ed to the outside of the edifice and be al.
together excluded from admission with
m."-Rabbi Adler in Fortnightly Re
view
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1895-04-06

A teacher of health culture declares
that a simple remedy for removing the
blood from too active brain is TO exer-
else the muscles of the feet. Stand firm
ly ON the ground and then raise the heel
and rest on the toe for a second do
this for dozen times or so In success
sion. 1t will bring a certain degree OF
relief after hard days mental work
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1895-04-06

A great many farmers, particularly in
New Jersey and Pennsylvania. encour.
age the presence Of snakes in their neigh
borhood on the theory that they destroy
vermin. Naturahsts are now agreed
they do injury by devouring toads and
frogs, those animals being more indus
trious destroyers of vermin than the
snakes.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1895-04-06

The Woman's Benevolent association
of Kansas City, Kan, elected officers at
its recent meeting. Without an ex-
ception the old officers were reelected.
Here they are: Mrs. Phoebe A. Eager,
president; Mrs E. J. Harris, vice pres
ident; Mrs. W. II. Ryus, secretary, and
Mrs. J. G. Martin, treasurer The soci-
ETY. is over 20 years old.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1895-04-06

Cheyenne is word of doubtful origin.
Some say that it is from the Indian
sheyenne, meaning stranger; others that
it is French, from chien-dog-an that
the town in Wyoming of that name was
called so from the prairie dog villages
common ON the plains.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1895-04-06

Henry Lee, mulatto, committed sui.
eide near Lintman. Ga. because he was
deprived by law the right to live with a
white woman whom he had married
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THE SIGNAL POST WAS HANDY.
And the signalman Promptly Climbed II
When Confronted by a Tiger.

An incident very suggestive of the
perils to which signalman is subject in
northern India is illustrated in the Lon
don Graphic. Being confronted by a tiger
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-10

LAY people believe that Isaac g. Potter Is the
coming man to lead the League 0, American Wheel
forces.
'yc'e academies are springirg up in every dir,c.
ton ana more people are earning to rid. =, ,,o,
en- Than over before
~ ScAwaloach's academy. IN Broollyr 49, a,,.
GAY an eIherN woman PROBABLY past SIKH ,aa,e
90, Was taking her FIRST lesson on a b,cvc,o ,I
shr not nearly clumsy at tha, .s con. -,
The Younger beginners.
The amateur question is 10 mi to cause ~. ,
OF American Wheenen a great deal Of anrov,nco
II does look as II some enterprsing business ,,a
would sec the importance ~ laying out a Arst.cIas,
track in or this city That such a track coma
be made to pay for Itself seems assured
There VIII be severa. road runs to-day ~ tho
weather ard roads good.
The coming election OF the South Erootlv,
Wheelnen promises to be a lively one The club
expects to Into its new clubhouse early in
lhe sarmer
; Nothing has been heard recently about the p-o.
posed new bicycle track 70 be laid ont near Manhat-
Tan Reach Coney Island
The Century Wheelmen Of Now-York invite all
Unattached wheelmen. especially business mon 10
come and join with them and help promote IN,
sport
IN MS initial circular to the racing men and race
promoters. Chairman Gideon. Of the National Roc
.rcuit will be granted until after April / although
"e ASKS for applications for dates 10 be r1ade ss
W." as possible. Seniority OF application will carry
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-10
LENrEy OBSERVANCE " cAY.yDtiGUI.

'snanfagna. y. y. March tSpooia1 The Len
ten Is observed IN this village b, taiy morn
ing services in 81. Mays Roman Catholic Church
ana by extra services on Wednesday. Thursday and
Friday at st. Johns Episcopal Church \ cours" Of
Lcnten sermons or lectures is also given at the Con
gresatonal Church on Friday evenings. by the pas
tor. the Rev Charlie Dickenson The various m MS
tiers Of the village IA connection wIth some Of the
pastors Of tho Protestant churcnes In neighborrg
towns are periecting organization % their NUM-
bers, to be called the Cana nda Ministerial AT
socIation The Row H. &. ToHn.ey mas Decn elected
T%eslnent and the Rev. J. j. LaNrenc" secretary.
ins association will meet each month. ana iis OBJ
Jcc, ~ TO cultivate ministerial good fellowship and
prUttno,e christian unity The organize tlOn already
''r p sces me pastors OF ten churches.
an t..essoT sat"rtauaite, OF this village. delivered
thts atcsuhB lecture In the Congrcga .iOnal tnapcl
~ az, -, afternoon His subject was the coming eclipse
" W. "'"'H' winch vii occur to-nOrro& evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-10
GTTNTS At THE UTGIIi UOTFI.

Among The recent arrivals at the Hyceid Hotel
Ola Point Comfort are the following from Now
York Nh and Mrs. Charles Nchrhane Miss
Wehrhanc. =. ". Sacket Mr.. and Mrs. g II.
Wood. Miss n. Murphy. J. +. g. Mitchell. Miss
Mitchell. Miss MURRAY Miss y. Mitchell. Mrs.
H. ". Petty. Nj and Mrs. ,. j. Lord, John j.
Clark, Mr. and Ms. J.. Barrows. Miss I"rows,
James Howe. T.. j. Schaefcr. NJ. and Mir. 9.
Chlttillon. Meg Chattillon, Ralph =. Chatul-
ION e. ". Leystre Nj and Mrs " l.:
Brackon, Mrs Saiter u. S. Bailey. /! Hon
inewaN George Nissan. Miss II. T. Ftzptt-
rick. "; II. Jones. NJ. aad Ms. Gcorgo ~
Case. r. . Richards. John u. EuphcnStOu.
James T Moot r. T. spencer Nj ana Mr.
Eugene A. stern. Mr. ant Mr. John j. A~n,
b. X, Miss Jarvis. benjamin y Miles. M and
Mrs y: T.. Ching, f.. H. Raymond and Mr. and
Mrs. William - MAYS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-10
,OTES or NETWORKS COMING SEASON

Newport r !. March (SpeciaD.--There appear.
10 he a decided lu IN cottage renting but those
h,vinc hoases 20 lease not discouraged 4 few
cottage see<ers came here this week and gladdened
the hearts Of the real ostatAagenis
1homas r. Gushing. P we;l-hnown cottage owner.
OF NeN-voik and Boston. las been spending few
days here tls week Ills daughter. Miss Gushing.
sailed foT Europe recently.
Warren f. Leland. Of Chicago. VIII open the
Ocean House June IS "A week earlier than usual.
II is understood that MrT. W. X. Vanderbilt will
occupy Marble House" during the coming season.
and that she will give several notable entertain
mrnts I'm honor of her eldest daughter.
Mr. and Mrs Frederick w Vanderbilt not
pcciod here rom Europe before the second week In
May.
Mrs Cray vito Of Judge J. G. Cray. Of the New
Yori; court OF Appeals. is at the Muenchnger- king
cottage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-10

but little weight. as tho schedule viii he arranged
fOt Tie interest of all concerned.
Regarding me introduction Of electrical pac'N!a<-
ing Chairman Gideon says TIA; wHiie some rd' ~
have cXpresseI heir intention 90 W" moio! - c"s
IL may surprise them to know that suc1 ''corus
VII no: be accepted tn" rules s,ipua'e t!a'
human motive power a,ore ,4n he used id uNue ~:
lcelt!mats records.
10 other member - the National Hac'.S Boari
has yet been appo;nte1 Eastern "he"lmen believe
that W Robinson. = Boston should bc reap
pointed d member Of 'he board.
There is over t75norD %: capital inVa-.@4 IN he
cycle industry ip Europe
Nh. Thomas secretary Of me Cincnnau h,cyeis
cub. has asked the f,dcrS Board Of me i, y
W. to sanction he :ace NEE. Of this club on June
The mother Of Frank Lent received a lette' the
other day from General Wagner. of the FerSls
Army. The letter cont aimed photograph ~ NounS
Lentz giving al exhibition IN the gardens o. the
Royal Palace. TIbrz.
The cycling population Of London an Fafls com
bned il estimated 10 be- nearly 10000. 800
Edward Spooner and his racing team VII pe
seen at Dallas Ten. March = Th' people are
preparing give the bo%s re- eP.ir. "pon
arrival in that city. s. far the racing venture 81
SYooner mas been a successful one ana the AieIi-
can riders arc arousing considerable nteres. wien
ever they appear III Mexico
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-10
TIE STODDARD LEyTEY LECTUREs

With the Ienten season comes the entertain
rent which Mr.. Daily has for many years offered
a; his theatre in the Stoddard illustrated matinee
lectures. Mr.. Soddards series will consist Of eve
lectures, having the following subjects: Paris"
Switzerland" Rome" The Passion Play and
Norway. the Land of the Midnight SUM-" all
with new illustrations. These lectures viii be
given In six courses just alike during period Of
tve weeks. beginning Monday. March ls so ar
ranged that each course ticket holder attends once
on the same day Of each week. The lectures OF
Tuesdays and Fridays begin at p. M, and the
others At II a. m. Elmo audiences are already as
sured by the course sale now going on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-10

an athletic turn OF mind There will be TWO bowl
ing alleys. a large swimming tank. and SUFFICIENT
room 200 bicycles. On the first floor there
AMI "A small lecture-roorn The auditorium Will be
the second floor. and Will have seating ca
pacity OF 75 The front rooms the second. third.
fourth and NTH stories will be used classrooms.
While tho restaurant will be In the rear OF the
ntth story. A big gymnasium will occupy the
sixth story and II Viii be exclusively for the
OF adui, members
The interior OF the Ffty-siNthst building will
contain the heating and lighting apparatus. the
gymnasium and the toilet-roorns for the boys de-
pertinent They Will be In the basement. on tho
nrst floor viii be reception hall and three class
rooms for the boys. The second. third and fourth
stories Will have sleepng-rooms FOR the convenience
of members who wish TO lodge in the building
Ths reading room and circulating library will be
located In the nth and sixth stories The space for
the library will be large enough for 10000 volumes