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Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-09

that town. Until four years ago he
was an elevator boy in big building In
Dayton, and, like most Of his race, he
seemed to be marked for life of un-
eventful toll. Yet, since that time he
has published three books, has contrib
uted to the best magazines and news
papers, has established a solid reputa-
ton and has recited his verses to many
audiences of the highest culture. And
now, at %, with the encouraging plaud-
it's Of his first success ringing in his
ears, he goes abroad for new conquests.
In England Mr.. Dunbar will be receiv-
ed by the most highly cultured and
aristocratic people in the land, because
he has genius. In his stories he tells
something of his own people, but he
does not limit his art to the treatment
of negro life.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-09
horses are obliged to submit. TIL most

horses are obliged to submit. TIL most
careful inquiry will fail to develop a
logical reason for the existence of
binders, while, on the other hand,
countless ill effects can be traced to
them. 1t will show that the binder is
responsible for more runaways and
consequent fatal accidents than any
other one cause.
The eyes Of the horse are so placed
that the animal can see in practically
every direction, forward, sideways and
backward. Like Topsy, 'they growed"
that way, and in somewhat irreverent
paraphrases of things biblical 1t may
be fifty asserted that what God has
done man should not undo" 1t Is diff
cult to see why a horse should be de-
prived of the use Of his eyes any more
than he should be of the use Of his feet
or Of his sense Of hearing. The count
less accidents prove that the depriva-
ton is fraught with ever present dan
ger.
A sudden noise from the rear startles
an animal. He can see nothing and the
uncertainty of the nature Of the danger
that apparently threatens him must
add to his alarm. A man Is never more
frightened than when mystery shrouds
his foe. If the horse, whose intelligence
man pretends to rank so highly, were
not blinded by the blinkers he could
see the really harmless nature Of the
object behind, and panic and furious
run would probably be averted.
Investigation has shown that such is
the theory of even the drivers who lei
their horses wear the binders and OF
the ess-makers who manufacture
them. The only reason either class al
leges for their use is that the horses
have been trained to wear them, anG
to remove them would be apt to render
manageable horses unaccustomed tt
an extended range of vision.
1t Is believed that 1t is illogical K
hamper a driven horse with an obsta
Gle that deprives 1t Of three-fourths O.
its sight, as it would be to enforce tn,
same deprivation upon a saddle horse
hunter, or a thoroughbred runner
that the binder is used merely becaus
1t has become part of the harness, ant
that 1t is admittedly useless, not ever
an ornament, and a constant menac
TO life.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-09
A Despotic Grandmother.

The custom which permits English
parents to arrange marriages for their
children used to be observed In man.
ner that would have provoked rebellion
in an American household. The follow
ing story is told of relative by Lady
Langford, the original Of Lady Kew,
in Thackeray's "Newcomes:"
Lady Langford had only once seen
her cousin, Lord Langford, when he
came to visit her grandmother, and the
next day the old lady told her she was
to marry him.
every well, grandmamma, but
when?"
II never in my life heard such an i'm
pertinent question" said the grand.
mother. "What business is it Of yours
when you are to marry him? You will
marry him when tell you. However
whenever you hear me order six horses
to the carriage, you may know that you
are going to be married"
And so 1t was.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-09
Not the Same Thing.

When shrewd men talk, 1t is best to
mind their exact expressions. The
Lewiston Journal mentions a case in
point:
There had been a great financial
catastrophe in Piscataquis County by
which many people lost their little all,
and the word went round that a citizen
who usually clings to his shekels had
suggested a public subscription to
make up the losses, and had promised
to subscribe largely himself. The peo-
pie were amazed at the report, and in
quiry was begun to learn Its truth.
Ibid you offer to give $25, 700 to pay
these losses?" the citizen was asked.
"Well, no." he said, 81 didn't put my
offer in just that way. What did say
was that would willingly give $25, 000
IL the thing had never happened"
Then the people laughed.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-09

a sweet smile on her lips, and her hair
was hanging down, framing her face
in gold. My thoughts wandered back
to that day in June, and the words of
tina song came back to me.
81 knelt at the side Of the bed, and,
placing the spray Of lilies in my Flora's
little hand, waited in silence, watching
and praying-praying that she would
soon be restored to health again.
"She awoke with little start
"T am so glad you have come, Robin
she said, as 1 kissed her. L have had
such a glorious dream. l was dream
| ing that you had written book, and
that the world was ringing with your
! name
II interrupted her.
"'Perhaps the day is not far off, love.
See, my story has been accepted, and
the editor begs that l, will send him
some others.
"She did not speak, but the proud
look in her eyes told me what her
| thoughts were. Then she saw the lilies
and she kissed me for them"
Robin covered his face with his
hands, and sob shook his frame. he
rose from his chair and walked round
the room. Then he stopped, and, with
his face averted, he finished his story
"In less than a week she was dead
She died in my arms. / thought she
was better, but it was not to be. She
was too good to live. We were toe
happy for this world. Heaven would
have had no meaning could we have
lived together longer. And when hel
last breath was gone 1 laid her bacl
gently on the bed and covered her face
from my sight. 1 went on my knees
and cursed-cursed my fate and every
thing else.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-09

Never go to bed with cold or damp
feet
Never lean the back upon anything
that is cold.
Never take hot drinks and then 60
Immediately out into the cold.
Never begin journey until after a
good breakfast has been eaten.
The juice Of two or three lemons add
ed to the bath is a great tonic and
beautifier.
Dust particles in the lungs may cause
Inflammation, or even laceration, by
their sharp edges.
Food for the sick should always be
prepared in the most careful manner
and served neatly.
In diseases of the thorax radioscopy
gives information comparable in all
points to that obtained by percussion.
Never breathe with the mouth open
in sleeping in cold room, but estah-
lish habit of breathing through the
| nose.
Never fail to keep the back well COW
cred, especially between the shoulder
blades; also, the chest well protected.
Sage tea sweetened with honey and
bit of alum dissolved in 1t is good to
use as gargle for sore throat.
Never omit regular bathing, for I'M
less the skin is in active condition the
cold will close the pores and favor con-
gestion and other diseases.
Coal miners as a class are not very
susceptible to consumption, their trou-
bles being more asthmatic and bron-
chitic, while where the air particles are
sharp and cut the lung tissues tuber-
culosis will intervene, and the mortal
ity among miners of tin, among grind.
ers and that class is large.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-09
MENACE TO MAN AND BEAST.
Senseless Custom of Using Binders
on Driving Horses.

SenseIess Custom of Using Binders
on Driving Horses.
Once upon time there lived in Lon
don a duke of the blood royal Of Eng
land. This particular duke of the blood
royal was not unlike others Of his kind
except possibly that his type of wick
edness was trifle more pronounced, but
he did thing which has had strong
inf1uenceon Anglo-Saxon customs from
that day to this. He was the inventor
Of the winkers, blinkers or binders, as
they are variOusly known, which to-
day form part of the bride of almost
every driven horse. And this is the tale
Of how innocent animals have ever
since been doing undeserved penance
for his misdeeds.
The duke was reprobate all his
days, and in old age retribution over
took him. He drank deeply at every
well of vice which in his day existed,
and his day verged close enough to the
modern to give very clear idea of the
way his ducal income went. High liv-
ing and higher play did their work,
uAo UtCdluc AOt- AhOh6 hAS
possessions were pair Of great coach
horses. In their prime they were as
dashing as their master, but with years
their glories departed, and the duke
awoke one day to the fact that his
coachers were fast becoming blind.
An inventory of his income assured
him that he had not the money to re-
place them, but he knew well that the
defect, If not hidden, would lay him
open to the merciless ridicule of the gay
court. In his dilemma he pondered
long. Credit he had none. Born to Ill
luck, he was sure the gaming table
would still further wreck him. Oh
crown revenue he knew he could get
no more. Yet his ducal coach must bt
maintained.
"What cannot be removed" he at las
argued, unjust be concealed" Accord
ingly, when next he drove abroad Thu
offending eyes were shielded from
cynical gaze by huge flaps of leather
A duke not of the royal blood was thu
first to put the new creations upon tn,
brides Of his coach horses. An ear
followed suit, then a baron, after hin
a knight, and in short subsequent or
der the majority of folk of gentle blood
What the master will do the followe
will ape proved soon a correct dictum
The lord placed the binders on hi
: farm as well as on his coach horses, tn
. yeomanry adopted the incipient Gus
tom, and in twenty years the binder
. had conquered England.
: From such a senseless mimicry
senseless custom originated. To-da
, binders rule as tyrants to which haI
ness-makers, drivers. and, above al
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-09
The Old Virginia Fiddler.

What has become of the old Virginia
fiddler, whose services used to be in in
cessant demand at this season of the
year, and who was known and greeted
by all the young people for miles
around?
OF old. there could be no Christmas
in the country without him. He was as
indispensable as the children's stock
ings, the eggnogg bowl, the roasted
shoat, the mince pie or the stuffed tur-
key. He was the important function
airy at every dance, and called out the
figures in an Interchangeable voice,
which grew fiercer and fiercer as he
warmed up to his work. Has our old
friend disappeared? Is his fiddle crack
ed and his bow unstrung? Has he been
unable to withstand the invasion of his
territory by the piano and the piano
agent? We fear so. We hear of him
very seldom now; whereas In the times
agone, at Christmas his name was on
every tongue, and his bow was a scep-
ter welded over many willing subjects
Happily for him that he found suitable
CuRS'S1Slo UClOlC LIS IypC was Ca IiiiSI
DR.. George W. Bagby, that great hui
morist and play the heart strings
of men, in numerous sketches, and the
founder of this paper, in his delightful
! realistic "reminiscences, have both de
| scribed and immortalized the old Vir
ginia fiddler. And well they did; fol
he is becoming as rare as the buffalo
upon the Western prairies. But vel
he served his day and generation be
fore he laid down "de fiddle and d,
bow."-Richmond Dispatch.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-09
The Most Valuable Spots on Eartl


Probably the most valuable spot on
the face Of the earth (as the burial
sites in Westminster Abbey cannot be
bought with gold are the four corners
where Wall street touches Broad, and
the two where it meets Broadway. 1
cannot guess how large price any one
of these might bring in the market now;
but million dollars and half million
dollars more were recently paid for
five lots on Broadway opposite Bowl
ing Green. This was the value Of the
land alone, as the old buildings it bore
were at once torn down; yet, says
Philip Hone, lot in just this place sold
in 1929 for only $4,000. AS late as
1910 lots on Cortlandt street could be
had for $1,000, or even for $500. But u
year or two ago the corner of Liberty
street and Nassau, measuring 70 feet
along the one, 112 along the other, ana
about 100 feet In depth, brought 81 ,250,
600, and this, again, for the sake Of the
| land alone-Century.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-09
WAS AN ELEVATOR BOY.
Within Three Years This Negro Has
Achieved Literary Fame.

Paul Lawrence Dunbar is one Of the
outposts of culture among the negroes
of America. He is poet, a strong
writer and philosopher who has just
gone to Europe on lecturing tour.
Perhaps Dunbar is the most interest
ing and picturesque figure in the field
of literature to-day. He was born twen-
ty-five years ago in Dayton, Ohio, and
was educated In the public schools Of
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-09
Rhode Island,s Flag.

The body of the flag of the State Of
Rhode Island is a rich blue, with an
anchor in the center, the effect Of all
being heightened by display Of thir-
teen gilt stars, representing the original
Estates. In revolutionary days the flag
iof the commonwealth, like those of the
|, other New England States, was white.
iUp in the left-hand corner were the
thirteen stars in field of blue. An
tanchor adorned the center of the State
colors. 1t is now proposed to go back
to the ancient flag, and the General As
isembly will be asked to make the
lchange.-Providence Journal.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-09
.opY KNOWS BUT MOTHER.

many buttons are missing to-dayf
Nobody knows but mother.
many playthings are strewn In her
81 way?
& Nobody knows but mother.
~ many thimbles and spools has she
missed,
~ many burns on each fat little fist,
~ many bumps to be cuddled and
a kissed?
Nobody knows but mother.
~ many hats has she hunted to-dayF
a Nobody knows but mother.
Irelessly hiding themselves in the hay,
Nobody knows but mother.
Nv many handkerchiefs willfully stray
q ed,
Nv many ribbons for each little maid,
DIV, for her care, can mother be paid!
Nobody knows but mother.
ow many muddy shoes all in row.
Nobody knows but mother.
ow many stockings to darn, do you
know?
u Nobody knows but mother.
ow many little torn aprons to mend,
ow many hours of toll must she spend,
Hat is the time when her days work
shall end?
81 Nobody knows but mother.
|ow many lunches for Tommy" and
"Sam?"
Il Nobody knows but mother.
ookies and apples and blackberry jam,
Nobody knows but mother.
ourishing dainties for every "sweet
II tooth
oddlng "Dottie" or dignifed Ruth,
DIV much love sweetens the labor, for
8 sooth?
81 Nobody knows but mother.
Eow many cares does mother heart
a know?
Nobody knows but mother.
|ow many joys from her mother-love
flow?
81 Nobody knows but mother.
[ow many prayers by each little white
bed,
7ow many tears for her babes has she
shed,
low many kisses for each curly head?
Nobody knows but mother.
Merry Morrison, in Housekeeper.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-09
TIsed 70 Hfs

Her Mother-You assume a grave re-
sponsibility when you marry my daugh-
ter. Remember, she was brought up in
the lap of luxury!
Her Adorer-Oh, she's pretty well
used to my lap nowETruth.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-09
The Triumph of Justice.

Station Agent Cotton, of the Mis-
souri, Pacific. at Ottawa, has probably
been thoroughly cured of the habit of
tossing trunks around as though he
had grudge against their owners. For
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-09
1F1GdR0RgN.

People called him Rambling Robin"
You could have seen him almost any
day walking along with his head hang
Ing down, and his eyes fixed on the
ground Nobody spoke to him, nor did
be speak to anybody. His clothes were
ID rags. He wore no collar. Sometimes
81 red scarf was fastened round his
neck, but oftener than not his neck and
chest were bare to the cutting winds.
Nobody knew where he came from, and
Nobody cared.
Some said he had been an actor at
one time-others that he had been a
Doctor while many maintained that he
was a man who had gambled away a
large fortune. Whatever he might have
been, we could all see that he was no
common vagrant.
do not know whether the peace and
good will which are supposed to come
to all men at Christmas time had any
thing to do with it, but when / passed
him one Christmas eve few years
ago, as l was hurrying off home, a
sudden impulse led me to stop.
# "Will you come home with me and
have your supper, Robin?" 1 said.
He stopped and lifted up his head
Poor fellow! l noticed the tears spring
to his eyes. Kind words were
strangers to him.
"My-my supper" he gasped. 81
never have any supper"
1 quite believed him. In fact, If he
~ ho ho1 70 aai
at any time 1 should not have contra
dicted him.
"But make an exception tonight"
urged. christmas time, you know
People break the ordinary routine Of
their lives at Christmas. Come along
IA He made no answer; at least, no
with words, but his eyes spoke plainly
enough, and, quickening his pace, we
strobe along together toward my home
At last we reached the house, and my
wife opened the door. My little Mabe
came toddling to meet me, and as
lifted her up and carried her back OF
my shoulder I told my wife l ha(
brought friend home for supper.
Robin and l sat talking togethe
while Annie was getting the mea
ready. His face had frightened, ant
his brilliant conversation confirmed tn
opinion had formed of him, that h
was man of culture.
Mabel climbed down from my kne
and went across to Robin.
M "Have 90 no little drip she lisped.
He stroked her hair gently, and shoe
his head.
"And no mammal" she asked, looE
ing first at me and then at the smilin
face Of my wife.
Robin turned his face away. Trus
a child for finding the way to a man
heart.
"No, no mamma" he replied, after
pause.
Mabel sighed, and came across to m,
''Is ee poor mani" she asked.
The Intervention Of my wife wit
the informatio that supper was read
saved me from replying.
The meal over, my wife rose to tax
Mabel to bed, but before she left tn
room the little girl ran back, and climl
ing on Robins knee, kissed him "doo
night" Then Robin and pulled OF
chairs to the fire. His eyes were shi
ing. He seemed a different man.
handed him cigar, and we sat smo
ing for awhile without speaking.
would you like to hear the histol
of Rambling Robinp" he asked, ben
ing forward. eff you would, will te
you the first part. The second part on
begins tonight. You sha
hear that in year or two"
did not quite understand him, but
nodded and waited for him to start.
1.-TWO lines" he began, frequent
occur to me. You remember them:
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-09

We've quit telling anecdotes, because
when we tell one the other fellow
wants to tell at least two.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-09

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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1897-01-22
ShawsVille News.

EVANSVILLE, Jan. lS.-Through the effort
of the Mercy and Help departments of Me
kendrec Chapter of the Epworth League, thu
members of that church aud the surrounding
neighborhuod were invited to the residence
Of Mr.. T. j. Bradenbaugh OH Tuesday even
ing, January 18th, for the purpose of donating
something to the poor OF Baltimore. From
an early hour until late in the evening, the
people gathered, each one eager to give
something The result was two large boXe,
filed with food and clothing The boxes wheI
filled, weighed nearly six hundred pounds
and were shipped from White Hall Oh We'd
nesday to be distributed among the poor Of
the CITY This is noble work and we trust
that other chapters of the League will follow
the example set and lend helping hand tC
lift ND the suffering ones. Mckendree chap
ter meets each Sunday evening and all are
invited TO attend its sessions. Young man.
young woman, your presence and mine al
the League meetings may be an lnducement
for some one else to attend.
The marriage of Miss Mary Bosley Norris,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William II. Norris,
of " hitc Hall and Mr.. j. Leonard Slade,
son of Mr. Christopher c. Slade, took place
on last Thursday morning at Wesley Chapel,
near Black Horse. Rev elmer + Matshall
OBLIGATED. The bride, is organist of the
church in which she was married. The oc-
casion drew together a very large audience.
AlNtI ltlc CtICLIpuNi 'hS 'iiu1' SOuP'S S
barlled for New York, where they will spend
their honeymoon. The groom will take
charge of his fathers farm.
Mr. Christopher Slade is building new
house at Gemmills, where he intends to live a
retired life.
Mr. Johu F. Wiley, is very sick with ulcer
ated sore throat.
Messrs. r. II. VI ellor & Co., are building a
harness and shoemaker's shop at ShawsvilIe.
1t fills need which has been felt in ii is
community for a long while. quiz.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1897-01-22
InM and Order League.

y nuglerousIy signed petition was circulat-
ed in Bel Air last week, calling for Il mass
meeting of the citizens to adopt measures
looking towards the more thorough enforce
ment of the laws and, in accordance there
with, large number of persons assembled in
the Court House on Monday night for the
purpose of organization. Rev. kerby 5. Mill
er called the meeting to order and proposed
Joseph VI. STREET. as temporary chairman, and
John B. Hanna as secretary.
An address, explanatory OF the movement,
was made by Rev. Il. A. Castleman, after
which it was decided to organize Law and
Order League committee compose of
Rev. X. >. Miller and Messrs. John q. Rouse,
Allen HofTmen, 2. T. Ball and j. Lawrence
Mccormick wa, appointed 10 nominate of
tic.rs They reported the following, Who
were unanimously electee: President, JOhn
II. Reckord; secretary, John $. Richardson,
Jr.; treasurer, George X. Cairnes. An execu-
tive committee was appointed composed OF
Messrs stevenson A Williams, William IL.
harlan, j ohn G. Rouse, j. X. Stitler and DR.
c. A. Hollingsworth.
ord pledged the SigGers to the call to endorse
and stand by the actions Of the executive
committee.
The meeting was of the most representative
| character, and included large number of the
hosv citizens of Bel Air.
Eighty-six names were signed during th'
meeting and g committee composed of Messrs
John s. Richardson, John Fl. Rockford ant
| William H. Staley was instructed to secure
@2Sitional names.
The 0uiect Of the meeting was stated
by Rev. Mr.. Casteman to be, not 10
persecution, or Interference with an.
business that is being CONDUCTED in compli
| Zrce with existing laws, but to see that tn
spirit and letter of those laws was fully cal
ried opt, aud to prevent the violation of thos
laws.
The meeting adjourned, subject to the cal
OF the president.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1897-01-22

The police of the southern district Of Bait
more believe that last saturday they were clos e
on the trail of David iiorwitz, who recently
broke jail at Bel Air. Tueday after the goods
were recovered from the Highlaudtown
house Mrs Horwtz and Mrs. loon moved 10
South Baltimore, renting mouse on Church
street The day HorwitZ escaped from Jail
his wife sent her effects to Philadelphia, and
it is thought that she went there to live.
Last week Mrs. Hoon concluded to remove
from Church street, and about tie same time
the police were informed by Il colored woman
who had been living in the house, that Hor-
WITT had been there for several days.
When the police reached the house Mrs.
Hoon was packing her furniture prepara-
tory to moving. The house was searched
but no trace of Horwitz could be found. The
police know where Mrs. Hoon is now living
and will keep close watch on her house.