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The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1897-03-13
NEW SORT OF FUNERAL.
Burial Service Ii Read by Phono-
graph.

Burial Service Ii Read by . Phono-
graph.
The latest kind of funeral is one in
which the burial service is read by a
photograph. At Gravesend, near Coney
Island, several funerals have been con-
Quoted by phonograph recently. Cler-
gymen are very few and far between i'll
that section The undertaken of the
village saw that something had to be
done to supply the want of clergy
man, and, being q man of inventive
genius, hit upon q phonograph as be-
ing the best way of solving the prob
lcln.
He persuaded a duly ordained min
lister to read the burial service into the
cylinder Of phonograph, and also Sc
cured cylinders with appropriate
hymns and prayers. A huge trumpet
serves to intensity the sound and causes
the voice from the phonograph to be
both loud and distinct. When the
coffin has been laid beside the grave, the
phonograph, which stands where the
minister ordinarily would be, is start
ed, and the ceremony begins.
First of all, q portion Of the Scrip
tures is read, then a quartette renders
the hymn Nearer, My God to Thee, F"
after which the Lords Prayer is re-
cited. The phonograph voice then
reads solemnly the burial servise. Com
initial Of the dead is followed by an
other prayer. Another hymn is sung
and then the phonograph pronounces
the tenediction. The effect is very sol
emn, for the far-away sound of the son
orous voice seems somehow 10 intensi-
fy the meaning of the service.
No use, other than a religious one,
is ever permitted with the photograph,
and its big trumpet has never ground
out popular ballads. The undertaken
takes really serious view of the in
strument, and when not in use it Is
| Kept alongside the family Bible, with
a decorous Grape band depending FROM
the 1aring trumpet. o..
The inhabitants Of Gravesend have
become quite used to the phonograph
and say it is just the thing for them
Some of the older villagers, who make
a point of attending adj funerals in the
vicinity, say that IL funeral would not
seem like a real funeral without
"Abe's" machine. Abraham Stillwell
the originator of the idea, holds that
there is nothing inappropriate in the
| idea, and several ministers have as
sured him that they fully approve o.
| the plan.-N. Y. Journal.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1897-03-13

The KEYSTONE is the sole representative
of the Great Upper Wood River. Sawtooth
and Smoky mining regions, and, located
as it is in the very heart Of the most prom
ising mining country OH the face of the
earth, and leaving nothing undone to pre-
sent its readers complete synopsis of all
mining news and developments, as we'll as
matters of local Importance IN and about
Ketchum, it is an invaluable guide for cap
ital and informant to the settler OF every
craft and position. Subscribe for It, read
it. and let your friends read It.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1897-03-13
Coal In Aanohu1lA.

The Manchurian has always been
aware that there were large deposits OF
coal sin his midst" but he used TO I'M
agine that they were under the controi
of evil spirits, and he therefore would
not touch them himself nor allow any
one else to. A good dca! OF that OLD
nonsense has been brayed out OF him
hv recent cvents--the war and the prac-
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Notice of Publication.
10 B. w. Watlington, A. H. Rahm an
Nelson F. Kiiuball, your heirs, devisee

To B. w. Watlington, A. H. Rahm and
Nelson F. Kimball, your heirs, devisees
and assigns:
You are hereby notified that the under
signed has expended $l0O, in the year 1885,
IN labor and improvements upon the
MEXICAN
lode mining claim in Warm Springs Creek,
or Boulder, mining district, Blaine county,
Idaho, i'll order to hold said premises un,
Ger the provisions of section 1924, Revised
statutes of the United States, being the
amount required to hold the same during
and Tor said calendar year 1895, and If.
within ninety days after the expiration OF
Tue publication of this notice, which will be
published for ninety days, you fail or re
iase to contribute your respective proper
hons OF such expenditure as co-owners,
according to your respective interests III
said claim viz: b. w. WatlingtOn, one
sixteenth, s6.25; A. II. Rahm, one-siX-
teenth, Vi. 25. and Nelson F. kimball, one
eighth, $3.50, your interests in said claim
Will be forfeited to and become the prop
erty OF the undersigned, under and by vir,
'ue OF said section 2324.
EDWARD BRISBIN.
First publication, Feb. Is, 1886.
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An Odd Controversy.

The strangest possibility OF armed
conflict that the United States has
known is impending in northwestern
Colorado, on the Wyoming border. The
land is fit for little but grazing; the
cattlemen desire it as range for their
herds, while some sheepmen insist that
their hocks shall Craze there. The cat
tie are satisfied with grass, whether
green or dry, but the sheep are said to
nip the grass roots below the surface
probably because the cattle have left
nothing but roots. There have been
some compromises and agreements. al
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of which were soon broken. 90 now th.
two interests are arrayed against each
other, to the extent of several hundred
men organized and armed like military
companies, and each little army is de-
termined that the other, with its ami
mails, shall go. To complete the oddity
Of the situation, the land in dispute
does not belong to either of the parties,
but to the United States, the cattlemen
and sheepmen being alike squatters.--
Golfers Weekly.
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ONE SURVIVOR.
The Clergynaa Who Married President
Hayes Ii 6tlu Living.

The Clergyman Who Married President
Hayes Il Stlu Living.
Near the close of December, 1882,
Rutherford B. Hayes was united in
marriage to Lucy Webb. Lucy Webb
cNerted a wonderful influence over him.
She was a refined, religious, fun-loving
girl. She was born in Chillicothe, ami
her father was q physician, who died
ut Lexington, KY, in 1883. The widow,
her two sons and daughter, came to
Delawa are because of the educational
advantages the town afforded. Here
Lucy was instructed preparatory to en-
tering the Wesleyan female college at
Cincinnati.
A few evenings ago the writer spent a
most pleasant hour with the venerable
DIR. l.. D. McCabe, vice president OF the
Ohio Wesleyan University. DR.. Nc
Cabe is an uncle of Bishop McCabc,
better known as Chaplain McCabe. For
half a century DR.. McCabe has been
connected with university work in Del
aware. Eighty years has he lived, and
the world is better for it. Now he is
old and feeble, and the shadows are
stretching far toward the east. Sit
ting in his comfortable home, with n
picture of Lucy Webb Hayes hanging
on the wall over his chair, he spoke in
most glowing terms of her womanly
worth. DR.. McCabe performed the
marriage ceremony which made Ruth
erford Hayes and Lucy Webb man and
wife, and he also attended their sill
yer wedding, which event took place
at the white house in December, 1877.
1t is also worthy of note that DR.. Nc
Cabe jorneyed across the state to
perform the marriage ceremony for
Senator-elect Joseph B. Foraker and
wife.
"Lucy Webb was one of the most
beautiful characters have ever been
permitted to know" said DR.. McCabe.
"Her mother brought her and her broth
crs here to educate them. At that
| time girls did not enter the university
here. but was Miss Webbs tutor in
preparing her for a female seminary.
She was beautiful young woman, full
| of fun, and just the kind OF girl who
NoPhAs0eS y AA~A~ AAHH~
Hayes. The same qualities of heart
she carried with her through life, and
no woman, as first lady OF the land Oh
any other position, exertsd wider or
| better influence.
81 remember we'll how Hayes and
Lucy looked when / married them
| Hayes was a splendid looking fellow,
| and in all my years never united a
| handsomer couple"
DR.. McCabe told an incident which
| occurred one time, while he was visit
ing the Webb family in Cincinnati
Lucy had a girl friend for e guest, and
the two girls were in the kitchen wash
ing dishes when Hayes and young
friend called. There was nothing for
NAL about the call, for the young men
were invited into the kitchen, and the
work of washing dishes went right on
The doctor thinks, from the sounds
which proceeded from the kitchen, that
the call was no less enjoyed for being
informal. DR.. McCabe is now the onl,
person living who was present at that
wedding A years ago, but the Incl
dents of that occasion are as fresh ir
his memory rs If they occurred but
yesterday.-Toledo Blade.
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Notice Of Forfeiture.

10 Mrs. MARION BYBEE, her heirs or as
signs:
You are hereby notified that l have ex-
pended the sum of one hundred (lO0) dol
lars IN labor and improvements upon the
WELLINGTON
i3de mining claim, situated on Bear gulch,
ABOUT three miles northeasterly of Galena,
III WOOD River mining district. Blame
tUoul'tS, Idaho, as required by section 2324,
heVlSed Statutes Of the United States. be-
ns fs me amount required to hold the same
,pr ,p 'ie year ending December 81, 1892
uat your propoI ton of the same is 500
i1eihg one half; and if within ninety days
,o'il nom the service of this notice. or within
ninety days after this notice by publication
you ldli or refuse to contribute your pro-
iortion "f such expenditure as co-owner,
including legal costs of this publication,
SoAf @ inttre. in said claim will become the
pp-opertP OF the undersigned, under the
PioVisions OF said section 232i
.. JOHN CAREY.
Aetenam, Idaho, January IA, 1896.
first publication, Jan. IL, 1896.
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An fndependent Subject.

King Leopold of Belgium has one
subject who is ready to show his inde-
pendence. NJ. Vandendriesche bought
a lot in front of the kings villa at
Ostend and built a house on it that in
terfered with the kings view. The king
demonstrated, whereupon M. Vanden-
driesche pulled his house down and
built 12-story iron hotel on the iot.--
n. Y. Sun.
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sntative of the Great Upper Wood River Mining E


distant from Sirius. This expectation
has now been fulfilled, for recently the
missing star was seen again at the
Flagstaff observatory in Arizona AL
though it is probably half as large as
Sirius, it is but butone-ten-thousandt part
as luminous as that tstar.-Youth'sC Com
panioD
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1897-03-13

msee that they caught the fellow VINO
broke out of Jail last week" said the
hoarder who was looking over his pa
rer "Of course" said the Cheer1ui
idiot IA fellow who breaks out IS sure
70 be spotted. Indianapolis Journal
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1897-03-13

The yearly visit of the queen to the
tomb of the prince consort is not only
en- event that the English people always
look forward to with affectionate inter-
est, but it is one of those scenes that
bring to all human hearts that touch OF
nature which makes the whole world
kin.-Collier's Weekly.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1897-03-13
Roor 0eQrRA

Ethel-And what did George say when
he proposed?
Maud-He said nothing; he started to
say something, gasped. turned deathly
pale and then tainted away. OF course
I knew what that meant-so. when he
came to, told him he might ask papa.
"And t..ea?"
"Then poor George tainted sway
crain."-I.cpdon Figaro.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1897-03-13

-Revery, which Is thought in it's neb-
ulous state borders closely upon the
land Of sleep, by which it is bounded a.
by natural frontier.-Hugo.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-04-09
MEN OE MARK.

PaderewsIi has been decorated by
King Humbert.
1t is 80 bites now that Gladstone gives
each mouthful before swallowing.
Francis Murphy says that more than
1000 persons have signed the pledge
since he began his temperance crusade
in Boston.
Frederick Saunders, of the Astor
library, is the oldest living librarian.
He was assisted to his place by Wash
ipgton Irving.
King Humbert of Italy carries seven
and half millions life insurance and
has thus prepared his wife and heirs
very substantially for rainy day in
which they may not reign.
President Kruger, of the South Afri-
can republic, states that Cecil Rhodes
is trying to undermine that nation
Rhodes is considered by Stead as the
greatest man since Napoleon.
Bismarck complains that he is tired
and lonely, and that nothing interests
him any more. He says he has nc
longer any object in life. Agriculture
and forestry have lost their interest,
and politics bores him. He does not
mention whether he has tried the ex.
quisite amusement of helping others
who are more unfortunate than himself
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-04-09
TOLD OF NEW YORK.

The population of New York ca4lnot
be called church-going one. There are
less than 600 places of Christian wor-
ship. seating only about 100000 per-
sons.
The most valuable spots on the face
of the earth are believed to be the four
corners where Wall street touches
broadway. Not long ago 81, 500, 900 was
paid for five lots on Broadway, opposite
Bowling Green.
1t Is stated that more than 70 per
cent. of those who people New York to-
Gay were born of foreign mothers,
while more than 40 per cent were them
selves born on foreign soil. Peter Stuy-
vesant ruled in his day over 1 400 New
Workers, who conversed in IS different
tongues.
1t is said that there is scarcely ma
ton upon earth that has not eating
places of its own in New York, with
ITS own viands and drinks, it's own
chatter, its own customs and subsidiary
recreations." The clubs and even the
kheaters are also cosmopolitan in char
acter. At some of the Bowery theaters
plays are frequently given In Hebrew
or Yiddish.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-04-09
THE STAMP COLLECTOR.

Belgium has issued ten-centime
stamp, heralding the exhibition which
is to be held this year in Brussels. a
five-centime will follow shortly, and the
colors are brown and violet respective
ly.
1t is reported in France that pos
tai service has been established be-
tween AlcaZar and Ouazzan, in Mo-
rocco. Of course. there would be no
post without some stamps, and it is
said these will be five values, 5, 10, Is,
90, 40, so centimes and franc.
The latest state league of stamp col
lectors is the Texas Philatelic associa-
ton, and it already issues bulletin.
This is a four-page sheet containing
matters of interest to the members of
the association, together with personal
and philatelic notes.
The arabesque surcharges on the
Cuban stamps in 1883 were made neceS-
sary by the theft of a great quantity
Of unused stamps. the value of which
the government destroyed in this way:
The designs used were held by the gov
eminent for use on lottery tickets.
Sierra Leone comes forward with an
entire new set of the current Leeward
Island type and printed in two colors.
The denominations and colors are as
follows: l penny, lilac and carmine;
pence, lilac and orange; 2h pence,
lilac and blue; 3 pence, lilac and gray;
I chillinn nraau and blaaly
A Tennessee collector recently re-
ceived block of IS unused scent
brown, type IL, 1857, issue of United
States stamps. 1t had the full original
gum, and, being nicely perforated and
evenly conferred, was a most attractive
philatelic gem and valuable addition
10 the collectors stock.
The province of Manitoba shows how
unsettled the early times were by the
PROFESSIONALS and surcharged stamps
called into use. All the values, except
ing the PROFESSIONALS, are green in color,
similar to the rest of Canada, and sur
charged, some in one type, while others
have two surcharges, generally one of
them added after the Others had been
printed.
Now it is said that the theft of $4,000
worth of postage due and periodical
stamps by Washington clerk has led
to the discovery of a gang of thieves
who have been robbing the govern
ment of stamps at the rate of 100000
year, the stealing having extended
over period of many years.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-04-09
THINGS CURIOUS.

British postal correspondence with
the United States last year was 1,000,-
900 letters, ETC., against only 65.000,000
with Europe.
A whale recently captured in the Arc
tic waters was found to have embedded
in it's side harpoon belonging to a
whaling vessel that had been out of
service nearly half a century
The accuracy in some parts of the
locomotive is ten times finer than in the
watch; but for absolute measurement
the accuracy in the watch is almost
three times as fine as in the locomotive.
The wife of captain of British YES
sci is about to apply for captains GER
tificate. She has sailed with her hus-
band for IS years, and for seven years
has carried a second mates papers.
Berlin pays a salary to professional
bird catcher, who keeps scientific and
educational institutions supplied with
birds, birds nests and eggs, and he is
the only man in the empire permitted
to do so.
A party of scientists from Dublin
have visited the scene of the bog-slip
near Baltimore, and made numerous
measurements and observations. The
quantity of DOGGY matter dislodged is
estimated at 100000 cubic yards.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-04-09
GlCYCLE NOVELTIES.

a new bicycle crank has V-shaped
slot to attach to the shaft, u bolt extend
ing through the ends of the V to fasten
it.
A revolving tool bag has been invent
ed. When you want any tool, you re-
volve the bag until the required COM
partment comes in sight.
A collapsible rack for bicycles has the
upright portion fixed in groove
at the base so as to slide to one end and
fold fiat when not in use.
Partisan jewellers are manufacturing
a miniature watch, not larger than an
ordinary-sized cuff button, which is be-
ingused quite extensively by the French
cyclists.
A new design in bicycle tires, invent
ed by a woman, has large number of
solid rubber balls placed close together
around the rim OF the wheel, no cover
ing being used.
The combination of a bicycle stand and
mud-guard for the rear wheel was re-
Gently patented, the wire brace being
easily detached from the fabric and
turned down to the ground.
One of the latest devices for a bicycle
is "leader," to be attached to the front
forks and bottom bar of the frame to
guide the front wheel straight when
the rider is compelled to walk and lead
his wheel.
An army officer claims to have invent
ed brake that is almost miraculous in
its workings. 1t is cheap, can be at
tached to any wheel and detached at
will, and is so powerful that bicycle
may be stopped within the distance of
three times its length, even on the
steepest hill .
Some young men in France now carry
light canes when awheel. The idea is
to enable the riders to bring their
wheels to standstill, by leaning n lit
tie to one side and supporting them
selves with the cane, while they engage
in a chat with some acquaintance en-
countered on the road.
A water cycle, recently invented, has
a paddle wheel behind, after the man
ner of the old stern-wheelers, formerly
so common on our inland rivers. The
craft is the production of Michigan in
ventor, who says that it can be pro-
PEELED at a rate of ten miles an hour
without over-eXertion.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-04-09
THE MAYOR IN JAIL.
How the Executive of New York Came
to BE Sent Up.

How the Executive of New York Came
to BE Sent Up.
Judge NJ. May, of this city, was once
instrumental in sending William L.
Strong, now mayor of New York city,
to the county Jail for six weeks, says the
Mansfield CO., News. At that time
Manuel May wasn't a Judge, and Strong,
who is now known all over the country
by reason of the figure he has cut In
New York politics, was not mayor of
New York. Fhe judge, when ques-
toned in regard to the matter. readily
gave the incident as he remembered it:
at was 80 years ago, and 1 was u
notary public in those days. was d.
rected to take some dispositions in q
case in which there was an alleged
fraud in regard to some financial mat
ters. Strong refused to answer some
questions, as he, think, had received
the information on certain points in
confidence. He was obstinate, and I ex-
ercised my prerogative and sent him to
Jail. Strong moved in what was con-
sidered the elite of Mansfield society
in those days, and they stuck to him
through his term of Imprisonment. The
town was about divided on the propo-
sition as to whether it was right to send
him to Jail. Strong had a real nice
time while he was in Jail. His friends
visited him every day and helped him
pass away the hours. Finally, after
Strong had been locked up for six
weeks. higher court concluded that
he had had enough and he was re-
leased"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-04-09
CYCLING GOSSIP.

The French Cyclists Touring club
has membership of $4,000.
In Denmark no coasting is allowed.
The cyclist must walk down every hill
under penalty of fine.
A number of enthusiasts claim that
cycling improves the voice, and are fond
of quoting Melba, Calve and the De
Reszkes in support of the notion.
Cyclometers that weigh more than
three ounces are now scorned by all
well regulated wheelmen; but the first
cyclometers weighed three pounds.
A Logging or high shoe that is tight
about the ankle interferes with correct
cycling. The ankle covering should be
loose enough to admit of free circula-
ton and easy movement.
Most of the leading makers of wheels
how give a choice of saddles, and some
a choice of tires. This is distinct adj
vantage to riders, and should have been
done long ago.
The next thing in the line of prog
ress is the unicycle. Naturally one
wheel will run with less friction than
two wheels, and if, as the inventors
claim, it is easier to ride than the BIZ
cycle (which seems doubtfuD, we may
look for its general adoption in a few
years.
Switzerland is cheap country for
cycle touring. A meal of bread, butter,
honey, cheese and coffee costs Is cents,
while a five or six-course dinner can
be- had for 60 cents. With splendid
scenery and good and safe roads, rid
ing in the Alpine country is ever de-
liohff,1I
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-04-09
STRENGTH OF BUILDING STONE

The worlds strongest marbles come
from Lee, Mass, and will bear a weight
of 1900 pounds to the cubic inch.
The strongest American limestone
comes from Kingston, N. Y, and will
stand a pressure of $4,000 pounds to
the cubic inch.
Tuckahoe marble will bear 1880
pounds to the cubic inch, and that is
more than the red granite of the Bay
of Fundy region will stand. it's limit
being lisp.
The trap rocks of New Jersey and the
dolerites of Staten Island are the
strongest stones in the United States.
their crushing resistance being $4,000
hounds to the cubic inch.
Rhode Island granite brushes at IT.
$50 pounds to the cubic inch, that of
Virginia will bear 21,250 pounds TO the
.ubic inch. and that from the quarries
Of Maryland 1880. The New England
GRANTEES vary somewhat from these
standards, but not greatly.