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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-07-17

AZ Chldoyara, In India, q man and his
VITO tried 60 poison "a whole city. They
seitlcd In that town and opened n grain
and ilour store, selling at such rulnous
prices that they soon had the entire trade.
Soon after mysterious disease began to
develop, which increased In intensity every
Gay. IL was believed 10 DO postllence,
and people fed the city, selling their prop
erty for song. Tho couple OF prisoners
purchased right and loft. This lasted
quito "a time, as they put poison In small
quantities In tho -four they sold. At last
"a report OF pcstilonce was made 10 tho gov
rrnment an English surgeon was sent TO
Investigate, and he recognized symptoms
81 stramonlum poisoning. A chemical
investigation of tho flour demonstrated
The presonoe OF this poison.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-07-17
DR.. Mary XYalknr,n Idan.

DR.. Mary Walker. who 40 years ago
preached the gospel of dress reform to
the women of this country. and who
was arrested in many cities for dressing
and appearing in public in male attire.
is the apostle Of scheme for the bloom.
or girls.
Through Lawyer Henry @. Benedict
OF Oswego N. Y. DIR. Mary has bought
a farm containing 1876 acres of land
seven miles west OF that city and pro-
poses to form a colony in which man
shall have no part Only females who
will bind themselves to life of celib-
acy while members OF the community
and 70 wear bloomers for life are to be
eligible.
Thoy will work the farm in all its de-
tails, plant and harvest the crops. dis
pose OF them in market and take care Of
tho stock. She has drawn up an elabo-
rate plan M 10 the manner Of conducting
che farm. Chicago Times Herald
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-07-17

It seems to me to be. first Of all. a
consciousness OF unfettered individual
ity. coupled with n determination to
make the most of self. One great force
Of the American character is its natu-
rainess, which proceeds from total
lack of traditional or inherited disposi-
ton to crock the knee TO any one Il
never occurs 20 good American to be
obsequious. In vulgar or ignorant per-
sonaii,ies this point Of view has some
times manifested itself and continues
70 manifest Itself in swagger or inso-
lence, but in the finer form of nature
appears rs simplicity Of an unassortive
yet dignifed type. Gracious politeness,
without condescension on the one hand
or fawning ON the other, is noticeably
trait OF the best element Of American
society, both among men aud women. -
Robert Grant in Scribner's
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-07-17

The Union Pacific has made q
rate of one fare for the round trip
to Salt Lake. for the Mid Summer
Carnival and Utah's State first
grand National Celebration. From
all points in Idaho. tickets will be
placed on sale July LIST and good
for return until July 9th. This will
be the grandest celebration ever
given in Salt Lake, and the low
rate offered by the U. P. Will enable
all to attend.
An open rate Of one fare for the
round trip has been made by the
Union pacific, to all points in Idaho
Tickets on sale July 3rd and 4th
and limited to July 9Th. Parties
desiring to visit Haley and Ketch-
um for the 4th will have four days
in the mountains before their tick
cts expire,
Special rate of one and one fifth
fare has been made for the EQUAL
Suffrage convention at Boise, for
full particulars apply to j. f. Burke
Agent U. P. System.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-07-17

slonnsre Harvard Oyerscer, has run away
90 Europe with James Wheatland Smith
young lawyer and society fayorite, more
than a dozen years hor junior. She ia a
stately brunette, vivaoious and attractive,
and the mother Of four children.
Many strange rumors have been elrcu-
lated since the disappearance OF tho couple
ono OF the widest OF which Is report that
Mr.. Hlgginson had cabled 500, 900 to the
couple.
The prominence of the persons interest.
ed. their wealth and high social and busI-
ness connections make tho blow folt
throughout Back Baydom. Mrs. Hlggin-
son was Miss Boriand, daughter OF tho
late DR. J. Nelson Dorland OF Beacon
street distinguished physician, and at
ono time president OF the Somerset club.
The social position OF tho Borlands both
In America and In Europe Is supreme.
They AFRO known and have boon known on
both continents as tho leaders OF q refined
and dignined society.
Mrs. Higginson has long been belle In
the Beacon street sootion OF Boston, where
her charms Of person and conversation
have boon duly appreciated.
James WheAtand Smith IL ono OF the
handsomost men who ever graduated from
Harvard. His father was prominent
MIL owner OF western Massachusetts, but
was killed In an accident dozen years
ago His mother Is living quietly In Now
York While In Harvard he played on his
class football and baseball teams, but dis
tluguished himself most as a sparror.
The husband. II. l.. Higginson OF the
firm OF Lee, Higginson & Co., Is man q
medium height and is about SO years old
His hair and mustaoho arc blond and
touched with gray. Hr. Higginson Is q
graduate OF the Harvard class of s66 Ho
became a member OF tho Somerset club In
1871. and Of the Eastern Yacht club ia
1880. ile also belongs 10 tho st. Botolph
and Essex county clubs as well as the
knlokerbockor OF New York.
Mrs. Higginson, II Is said, took $50, 600
worth Of jewols with her and about $40, 900 I
IN cash. Since her departure tho will OF
Miss simpson OF Beacon Hill has been pro-
lated, which gives 500 geo and many other
considerations to Mrs. Higglnson.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-07-17
| Paints and Oils! I

Ready Mixed PAINS, Strictly Pure White Lead Lamp black
Turpentne Absolutely Pure Boiled Linseed OIL for branding
sheep, Paint Brushes and all Painters Supplies
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-07-17

why Cant Folks Undsrstands

'Tbistopsixtsixstr I" called guard
ON the Sixth avenue elevated as the
train drew up at q station. A mild
hammered old lady was sitting In the
seat next to the door. A look of anxiety
and uncertainty fitted across her face.
She grasped the handle of her umbrella,
and, leaning forward, gave the guard n
few jabs in the side to attract his atten.
tion.
''Is this Sixty-sixth street," she in.
quired.
"Yesumthissitsistr, returned the
guard.
The old lady picked up bundle and
hurried Off the car. AS the train pulled
away from the platform the guard turn
cd to passenger in n superior sort Of
way aud remarked:
Watts de matter wild some folks.
anyway / jes holler' dat thistopsitsistr
right in do old jays ear, an den she
wants to know If thistopsitsistr. Watts
do use a-hollern II do folks don't pay
no 'tention to wat yer yell2 Nestp-
-New York Sun.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-07-17
Superstition. Cure FOR uydrophobla.

when a person in the Sudan Is bitton
~ cog, supposed TO be- suffering from
the rabies, the animal is instantly caught,
Killed and cat open. The liver Il taken
out aud slightly Drowned by being held TO
the fire, after which tho whole Of the organ
l. eaten by tho patient.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-07-17
How 70 Mike rl.ln r..u,..

Pat a cap OF shortening ir:e cups of
nour. add tcaspoonfuJ Of salt, of
sugar aud sufficient cold water to mois-
ten Turn oct ON the board and roll
from You Fold and roll three times,
spd u is rssdy for nse
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-07-17
mhsrr krsr,near smoss.

In Mexico, and Slam as well. judge, jury
sud lawyers all smoke Ina court II they
Wish 10 while case Is being heard. Even
cigarette.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-07-17
: sOsION lLCeeMENT.
The Dfssppesrznoe of Two Social Stars
startiex Back Baydom.

Conservative Boston society is absolute
ly dazed at a sensational elopement that
IAs occurred In the inner,nost Harvard
circle Ia the very contor Of Back Baydom.
AIRS. Francis L. Higginson, wife OF a mil
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-18
ALABAMA GETS EVEN
South Bend Postmaster Has
Veterans Pensions Cut.
LARAwAY.s TROUBLE CONTINUES
Party Leaders Trying TO secure His
Reconnaissance Faulkner Recon-
mends Man Tor the Place

Washington City. Feb. Is.-Spscisi.--An
examination Of the records OF the pension
bureau shows that more than half o. the
pensions OF Pacific county Wash. have
been re5aced under the present admins
tration TO rating OF s. month IL has
also been discovered that every man Who
las been reduced has been, and. quite
naturally. still Is. Republican. The cause
- said 20 be the Democratic postmaster at
South Bend, who has made &c a business
70 caH the attention OF the department.
through its special examiners. To cases
Wherein the disabilities alleged in the dec
IarAfaous are rot Dow 50 great as when the
pension Was allowed. The peRsioner might
De suffering a SIN greater disability from
some other cause, bat this would not be
considered, because It did not appear in
the declaration. Among the old veterans
THIS particular postmaster is known as IAN
Alaaafna rebel" and there viii be great
rejoicing when the administrative chang Is
and he loses his job
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-18
Socialists Know the Emperor's secrets

London Letter IN New York Times.
The celebration OF the twenty-hfth ami
versary of the foundation OF the German
empire today was purely an affair OF
princes and generals. To the public has
been offered no part in ST. no newspaper
men have been admitted to witness any
phase OF the court festivities. and even the
ordinary stand for spectators always here
tofore permitted in front OF the opera house
To witness the review Of troops was today
forbidden. Nothing could better illustrate
the immense stride toward despotism that
the imperial government has made within
the past year. or the width OF the gulf
now separating IL from popular sympathy
and interest IL Is true that a large number
OF victims OF the recent Oriental enforce
ment OF less majestic laws have received I'M
pertal clenency in an effort to get the peo-
pie To think that they are associated with
the anniversary. but the act has been cold
Is received. The fact that the Socialist cr-
gan. the NorwaeTts, was able yesterday TO
print the decree which the kaiser was re-
ngiously saving up as today's surprise, is
BY far the most Significant of a long series
OF proofs that the administration is filed
with men who secretly sympathize with the
terrible risks To provide them with the most
confidential secrets Of the various minis
tries. TX used to be suspected that the print
ers did this. and thoroughgolng precag-
tons were taken to render that impossible.
but the menacing leak goes on just The
same.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-18
QUITE ENOUGH OF CLEVELAND.
Two Factions That Felt the Effect of
Political Change.


Two instances Of the havoc wrought
among manufacturers by the political
change that made Cleveland president are
given BY ]. 4. Barkhu1. a druggist and
ardent Republican Of Amsterdam, y. y.
who Is In the city. Mr.. BarkhuH fortifes
his views favoring a protective tariff BY
telling the actual experiences OF manu-
facturers in his own section. lie tells
nrst of the carpet firm Of Stephen Sanford
& son, at Amsterdam. from which both
father and son have been Republican con-
grcssmen.
THE establishment" said Mr.. Barkhur.
employs 800 people and is one Of the
largest OF IFS kind In America. Just pre-
vious 70 the presidential election OF four
years ago ihe Sanforls had erected an
addition 20 their factory for the special
purpose OF making Moquette carpets. with
a proposed Increase % l.@a employees. The
senior SANFORD stated has conviction 10 "a
that Il Cleveland was elected the new es-
adjustment would Nos pay. and IL has
been living iale ever since the vote was
announced. NON. with the prospects OF
a Republican victory. Nj Sanford IS max
ing preparations To go ahead, and the ex-
ira force viii begin work as soon as the
favorable result Of the election is assured
"Tu the other instance. II. r.. Judson. a
glove manufacture of GIoversvllle. twelve
miles from Amsterdam. was 50 convinced
that Cieyeisnd's election would be hene-
fetal 20 manufacturing interests he stated
that with Cieve5an&s success he would
give work 10 all 81 the unemployed. Since
that tire. however. 10 has failed twice.
business and manufacturing in the
East sre improving slowly. bat the fac
tories are not turning cut goods for ztor-
age as shey formerly Gla They work
sinlplv on orgters. as manufactured aroo4z
are otherwise uuSalah is.'
Mr Barkhofg IS IN the West looking for
a location Seattle ans spokane. 20 saf.t
ne ARE THE bsst-known citteS sa WASH
tnrsan- Ia our part - ths country =.
least NE hear II tnem more than OF any-
Others" Nj BarkhoT IS an olf friend -
". e. BArues. ~ this city
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-18
Fortunes i'm the Cripple Greek Mines.


On the western slope OF Pixies peak,
about % miles away in direct line. lies
Cripple creek. now the leading gold mining
camp OF Colorado. II is not 10 be- mentioned
as a health resort. as it is $50 feet nigh.
and much exposed nor should the invalid
even visit 1t without his physicians con-
sent But IL is an interesting place for a
robust man. Its mines. which for SO long
we're looked upon as not likely to amount
to much, really do amount TO a good deal.
as any ore who cares for statistics may
learn by consulting a mining broker. Lying
as IL does within the limits OF FL Paso
county. IL has thrown much business into
Colorado springs. the county seat. Some
people near and far have made money out
OF the mines One. carpenter. who used
20 work in the Springs for s. day. now
owns the whole Independence mine. ard
draws from slaosl 10 $4,000 from 1t each
month During the first four months ~
lsa5 his income from various mining prop
critics was sGsono As an offset to this
mans luck Il should be said that many per-
sons. visitors IN Colorado as well as per-
maaent residents. have Invested much
money in mines which they could not well
AFFORD 10 lose.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-18

chair The Bible mustered many friends.
although The proposition 70 introduce Il
Ifsso tsse schoais did not bring cut many
supporters. Ryan said that IL ffse dele
Ezse% % the assembly would r~aa the pa
Die they would ~ better men and Sorxa-
en-. and Setter trade unionsxfs Delegate
11relaaE saAd there was rot a delegate in
ths hall who coxIkd quote tEo passa<es Of
scripture Deiezaf. PrefSs wax noe ots-
posed 70 teaching children things thai
are good. saying they would learn the bad
themselves. Delegate Nelson wanted the
matter referred 10 the grievance commit
Tee. another delegate wanted il referred Z,
a special committee. and stfI another
thought IL could De handled by tie eau2
nlittee on public institutions. Motions fsfi
thick and fast from All parts % the haI
Until some one moved that the entire
question - laid on the table. There were
but three dissenting voices.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-18
GREAT BLOWING OF WHISTLES
Chinatown Excited mt the Appearance
OF an Ohiactionable Wine Man.

Il has been a mooted question for long
time down in the variety district whether
a Chinagnan or Dap could blow police
whistle the louder. From all indications
ana including what may De termed a pFAe-
teal demonstration the ChinanIan nov
holds the trump card Ii may De. how
ever, thai IL was owing TO the concerted e1-
forts Of anywhere from one to lvu Weafers
OF the pig tail that the impression Went
forth that all doubts on the question had
been settled.
This loud blowing OF whistles combined
with a Few ''Mucka tilla his thrown in
was not a grand wind-upof the New Years
celebration. neither was IL an incident
down on the programme. Ii all came about
most unexpectedly. so far as John China
man was concerned 1t Was a beautiful
afternoon. and the numerous members OF
the opi3m-ioving race were enjoying them
selves b. various occupations, such as ex-
ploding nrecrackers. or spraying a mouth
fuI of water over some white mans billed
shirt" Some OF the Cinnamon Ioiled in
the doorways and looked really funny with
their little round caps perched on tEeir
heads. Pretty soon wee little bit OF u
Chinaman. perhaps 10 years old, appeared.
Tie had on ahe Queerest rig that was ever
seen. and his lavender trousers Nere ued
around his ankles. When he ran IL boxed
as II ne would lose on his slippers. bat he
die not.
Pretty soon white man who had been
imbibing some of the variety district hot
drops came along. His hat vas cooked
up on one side OF his head and he had a
sort of rakisa air that was enhancing.
Casually he dropped into one Chinese
Joint and came out again. His presence
was distasteful to the natives OF the flow
cry kingdom.
Then he went into another place and in
about three minutes there was a regular
Chinese .ki-ki-kL" Cinnamon appeared
as IL by magic from all directions. Any
where from one 10 a hundred of the yell
low-skinned fellows drew out whistles and
commenced footing. White men came
running TO see what was going on. All
was confusion. Ia few moments big
policeman pushed his way through the
crowd and arrested a little white man.
AT police headquarters he gaze his name
as ". ellison. lie was charged with hight
ing. The Chinaman was also arrested.
He said his name was Louis Elan.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-18
THE POWER roR THE sAwMrLL
Electricity Could Easily Be Applied to
Convert Forests Into Lumber.

The Puget Sound Lumberman advises
the lpuhermeu and shiugie owners OF
Washington and Oregon 70 keep weather
eye open for improvements IN electrical
transmission. and especially for such de-
vices as will make electrical power avail
able Tor use ira the woods. Beyond aues-
ton" says that publication. "this is the
power OF the future. and We have not the
slightest doubt that la the next five years
or so half. and perhaps more than BALI. OF
The mills 81 the North Pacific coast VIII be
run by this means. Electricity is by far
fhe cheapest motive agent which has Yet
been discovered. and the only drawback
"a It's wide use hitherto has been the diff
cifty OF utilizing II at any great distance
from the point OF generation.
Nov however, experiments have been
successfully carried on 20 send electrical
y,ower 20 distances of 10 mites or more.
Already la many parts Of the United
States this power Is conveyed ~ low cost
rn 60 distances cf twenty, thirty aud even
forty miles We DO not see any reason
why the vast water power resident IN the
tumbllng streams and deep waterfalls Of
Washington and oregon should not, even
now. do an immense amount OF work.
We believe the time Is not far distant
when "a lumbsrman. having large area
OF forests 30 attack. VIII tind il econom&-
cal TO set up a water power and an electric
plant aud DO all his iegging, and hauling
ana cutting as well. by electricity
The schemes now on foot 20 utilize the
wasted energy Of Sncqualmie fails and or
Cedar lake are only foreruuners Of the
time when almost every Ost OF available
water power IN the state Viii be utilised:
and as IL mostly happens THAI this water
t,sWer Is IN close tuNtapositi0n 70 the for
eats. ss use for the generation OF elec-
tricity for the iumberman Is peculiarly
easy ana Affords a very economical and
very handy power. For that matter, we
80 not see Why trees themselves should
not bs cut down ny electrical saws, and
tire entire work OF conversion into com
1oerc}ai iumher. the iogging. hauling and
ar.sas~s=
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-18

Mat the Republican party stands for
Its oTu history makes that too palpahIe
and clear % admit OF doubt IL stands
fgr reunited and reeseas@s ration. based
upoa free and honest elections in every
township. county, city district and state
in this great American linton. 1t stands
fer the American Preside aud The saE af
the nation. II STANDS for TIE American
farm. the American factory and the pros
nArtty q al the American people X
stands for a reciprocity ehat recipTocateS
and which 2<eS not yield up 10 another
country single days labor that belongs
10 the American workiaSTnan. Il stands
fer International agreement wnica get
as much as they give. upon terms of rnu-
Eual advantage. IL stands for al ex-
Grange Of cur surplus hcuss products for
such foreign products as ne consume but
do not produce. IL stands for tae recs-
pYccity OF blaine: for The reciprocity OF
HARRISON: for fae restoration and extern
sion OF the principle embodied IN the re-
csprccity provision Of the Republican
tariff Of 1850 Il stands for a foreign pol
icy dictated by and inabaei With a spirit
that Is genuinely American; for a policy
that VIII revive the national traditions.
and restore the national spirit which car
rie5 US proudly through the earlier years
or the century. II stands for such q policy
with all foreign nations as VIII insure
t[t1 10 n< ana AfttNb ltESk4f-ts i4ENtsl
fairness. good faith. dignity and honor.
IL stands for The Monroe doctrine as Nom
roe himself proclaimed IL. about which
there is no division whatever among ths
An ertcan people. IL stands now. as ever.
for honest money. and a chance 10 earn IL
By honest toll. IL stands for currency
OF gold silver and paper with which TO
measure our exchanges that shall he as
sound as the government and as unfair
nished as its honor. The Republican
party would as soon think Of lowering -
flag OF our country as to contemplate with
patience or without protest and onpoSi-
ton any attempt 10 degrade or corrupt
the medium OF exchanges among the peg
pie. IL can be relied upon in the future,
as in the past. TO supply tne country with
the best money ever known. gold. silver
and paper. good the world over. II stands
for a commercial policy that will whsten
every sea with the sails Of American yes
sells. flying the American flag. and that
will protect that flag wherever 1t floats.
Il stands FOR system which viii give to
the United States the balance Of trade
with every competing nation in the world.
Il is for a fiscal policy opposed 10 debts
and deficiencies in times OF peace. 40
faTors the return of the government 10 a
debt-paying and opposes the continuance
OF a debt-making policy.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-18

epuortun:tIes awaiting car builder who
wrlIl enter the field ard secure the iTnmense
business DON 80 he had. Ordinarily, ss.ss
new freight cars are required each year TO
replace wo~n-oIt stock, but according 10
,a.. hest available records the Impairment
curing the last four years. due "a enforced
e.-onanny has been about f5s.sa cars
Considering THE revival Of business. the
.fsvlstfon resulting from hard times. and
IN. rapid development Of Western farm
ing land oecastening an immense move
trent OF grain. the prediction is made that
q car factory would have almost unlimited
business and would make mint OF mon
ev. Never. il is said. was there finer OPP
,..nrrunlfv for car builder.