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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-03-19
Thirteen Centuries Ago.

A boy from Mecca was seeing Da-
mascus. He was handsome lad, thir-
teen years old, by the name Of Mo
manned. He had come from Arabia
with his uncle, who was on business
trip to Damascus and other Syrian
cities. Most assuredly he knew the
story of Damascus, 'the garden Of the
Lord" watered by the seven branches
Of the river ALBANIA, founded by the
grandson Of Shem. His family sprang
from the distinguished tribe of Kore-
ish, the custodians of the sacred shrine
at Caaba, and the Arabian descendants
of Ishmael were as well informed in
folk. It was not the antiquity Of
Damascus that appealed to Moham-
med's delighted eyes and carried cap
tive his fancy, but scenes, its bright
bazaars, revealing all the life for which
it stood, its street world far exceeding
in marvels anything he has ever
imagined. The Arabian boy grew to
manhood, possessed of grace of person
and fascinating qualities OF mind. He
was by turns a shepherd, merchant,
the manager of the estates Of a widow
named Cadijah, and afterward her
husband. A few miles from Mecca Is
a cave much frequented by Mohammed-
Here he is visited by the Angel Gabriel
and hidden to tell his fellow-men
there is but one God, and Mohammed
is his prophet" He is given a copy OF
the Koran, written since all eternity
on tablets in the heaven, and he is
commanded to take the sword and con-
quer the world for the new faith. And
now the Arabian boy calls himself the
prophet of God, with a multitude OF
Mohammedan followers. The sword
or the Koran is the watchword OF his
armies everywhere victorious. In brief
while Damascus pays tribute to her
Arabian conquerors, and the city that
gave him his first vision of the world
is no longer Christian but Moslem.
Such in quick succession is the fate OF
Jerusalem. Antioch, and Aleppo.
All this happened more than thirteen
centuries ago. The Koran contains the
doctrines OF MOHdMuSOs d. Nc SoAN
they were given him by the angel.
Among other things it commands the
practice of prayer. Five times each
day must the believer turn his face
toward Mecca and engage in devotion.
Mecca. the birthplace Of the boy Mo
BANNED. and thither every worshipper
of Damascus turns at the muezzin call.
Centuries ago a Tartar people con-
ouered the Arabs, but adopted their re-
ligion. and to-day it is the Moslem-
Turk who rules in the East, not the
Moslem-Arab.
The faithful of all nationalities, how
ever pray to Allah to-day as they did
thirteen hundred years ago, to destroy
the infdels, make their children or
phans. defile their abodes, give them
and their families, and their house
holds. and their women, and their pos
sessions. as booty to the Moslems."
Truly. the boy from Mecca was born
under brilliant star, but who will say
II was good and beneficent?
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-03-19
nrlrin of the side saddIe.

The origin of the side saddle in Eng
land is attributed to Joan StuteVille Of
the Manor Of Hessie, five miles from
Hull. The ancient Manor of Hessie
was formerly in the possession of the
Stutevilles. Lady Stuteville carried the
estates to Hugh de Wake. and the de-
vice on her seal exhibited lady In
that posture, holding the bride in her
right hand.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-03-19
Another Evening Game.


Crambo.-Two pieces Of paper, IN
like both in size and color, are given TO
eacL person. On one of them a noun
must be written, and on the other a
question. Two gentlemen's hats must
then be called for, into one Of which
the nouns must be dropped, and into
the other the questions and all we'll
shdfled The hats must then be hand
ed round, until each person is supplied
with question and a noun. The tnlng
now to be done is for each player to
write an answer in rhyme to the Qnes-
ton he finds written on the one paper.
bringing in the noun written On the
other paper.
Sometimes the questions and the
nouns are so thoroughly inaDplicabie
to each other that it is impossible 10
produce anything Ike sensible poetry.
The player need not trouble about this.
however. for the more nOnsensical toe
rhyme the greater the fun. SOmeIlmes
PLAYERS are fortunate enough TO draw
from the hats both noun and question
that may be easily linked together. A
question once drawn was: why do
summer roses fat ?" The noun drawn
was butterfly" % that the following
rhyme was easily concOcted:
Summer roses fade away,
The reason why cannot say,
Unless it be because they try
To cheat the pretty butterfly.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-03-19
CHILDREN'S CORNER.
TIMELY TOPICS FOR OUR BOYS
AND GIRLS.

Thirteen Centuries Ago-"Crambo,s .
Game for Evenings at Home-origin
of the steam-whistIe--An Invention
In Sea Signalling.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-03-19

Proposals have been made to con-
struct a new railway between Liver
pool and Manchester, SO as to meet the
competition offered by the ship canal
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-03-19
MARRIED OR ABOUT TO BE

And in either case you want TO use econ
omy as is a well known fact that the first
thing In good housekeeping ION which
every lady should pride HERSELF is econo-
my, and we wish to dwell upon this word
ECONOMY" by saying. that it is not econ
omy" to buy something cheap because it
is cheap, nor something that initiates
something good, because it is cheap also.
but O buy good goods at low price is
economy" in every sense of the word and
also good Judgment: and do you ever stop
and think that there is an article that you
have been buying since you first started
to keeping house lit matters not how long
ago that time was) that you are paying to-
day as much for that same article without
any improvements as you did then, not
withstanding the great reduction which
has been made both in labor and material
for the manufacture Of that article, and
that is baking Powder?'' What did You
pay for the first can you bought? What
are you raging now? And we want 70 call
YOUR attention to the fact that we are
manufacturing a Baking Powder and
selling it at price that is in keeping with
everything else of today, and there are
two things that we want toimpress upon
yOnT mind. That we are nnaHtudcttlI ING
a Baking Powder and we guarantee it to
be as good as any baking powder made:
Second. that the price is just one half
what other baking powders equal 20 this
are soliing for. o. can, loo; LIB Is or
can, i5c Lib as Oh can, 25c.: 5-lb. can
81. If you win try can of onr Baking
Powder. which is known as The Saltair
Baking Powder" we are confident that
yon viii use none other. Tt is for sale by
all grocers. but if your grocer cannot sup
ply You with il please drop us card with
your address and we viii send you trial
can free and we are sure yOu viii use
none other. Yours respectfully,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-03-19

n Us ST WI n { h g
! / ! : !: !" !: !"
MM room is getting
WIN And the night
WE$fMA wind whistles
NkNA0 The children gath
RESI er around the
# All in a merry
8H row.
~ Moons the time for
the b u b | 8
light,
And tops may spin at morn,
BUT Just when the twilight shadows
fall
Is the time to pop the corn.
See it! hear it! pop! pop! popl
Hippity! skipppyl hop! hopl hop!
Dolls and hoops may do for morn,
But nights the time to pop the corn
Golden grains in your hands you hold.
But into the pan they go,
And quick as a wink the wizard Heat
VIII turn them all to snow.
Shake them up with a steady hand
over the freight bright,
Then turn them into the big brown
bowl
See them! hear thenl pop! popl pop!
Hippity! skippity! hopl hopl hopl
Kites and tops may do for morn,
But nights the time to pop the corn.
Angelina w. Wray.
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HISTORY OF THAT 0RGANIZA
 TON.
Enterprise First Advocated By the GRAPHIC, Followed By
 the Organization of q [ Fair Association.

1t was some three or more years lgo that the GRAPHIC began the lgitation of the organization of 7air Association in Pine Bluff Aside from the advocacy of the en. erprise by the GRAPHIC, nothing Rme of it until this year. In the Rrly Spring the GRAPHIC again pok up the matter and urged it 9ith such vehemence that a number | our enterprising citizens became oppressed with the importance of he enterprise ana a meeting was alled to consider it and devise ways
 nd means for the organization of a Dir association. It was on the 10th lay of February, 1897, that a meet ns Twas called at the Citizens Bank pr that purpose, and after inform lily discussing the matter, tempo ary ornanization was effected by he election of w. H. Langford, Presi-
 ent, and J W. Adams. Secretary, which was organization afterwards aade permanent. It was decided
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PROGRAM OF RACES

full, s.
 Best Boy Rider tmost grace fun, $5.
 Best Girl Rider ,most grace full, $5.
 Three to enter Oentranee feel S2.
 THURSDAY. Best pair horses or mares, ownef by one person, $25. Best single turn-out, owned by one person, $l5
 FRIDAY. Exhibition of all kinds of stock and awarding of premiums.
 SATURDAY. Exhil ition 0f poultry and ayard ing of premiums. Saturdays s program of racing will be announced some time during this week, and some good racing will take place and hbefal purses be of fered, All persons wishing to enter their horses in Tuesday, $ yaces will please make entry Monday.
 Nj r BLOOM, Sec'y-
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all fashionable shades, illuminated effects, Fair week price, 33c, good value at soc.
 8 pieces 36-inch Ladies cloth. all wool, desirable colors, at 23c. we'll worth 4oc.
 Full line celebrated P. D. Cor sets we will sell for less than New
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-10-16

Riverside Methodist. morning ser vice II a In., by the pastor, Rev. ]. F. Carr. Evening service conducted by Rev. J. H. Dye.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-10-16

Just received, IS dozen white Marseilles spreads we will offer at z5c to SIPS, worth $I.I5 and s165.
 Best value ever offered on all Linen Damask, 60 inch wide. Fair week price, 4Ic, worth z5e.
 5 pieces 38-inch Tufted Plaids,
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-10-16

Baptist Church, Sixth avenue, near Walnut street Morning service II a. m.; evening serTice 7:30 D, III. C. r. J Tate, pastor.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-10-16

York cost.
 Four pieces of 36-inoh blue black serge goods, value at JOG. Fair week price, f0e.
 Two dozen elegant black Mo hair shirts for ladies. all lengths, small and large figures at St.42, worth S2.25.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-10-16
CHURCH NOTICES.

Main Street Methodist Church, corner of Main street and Sixth ave nue. Morning service II q. m.; even ing service 7:30 D. III Rev. A. O.. Evans, pastor.
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Trinity Episcopal, corner of Oak street and Third avenue. Morning service II q. m., evening service 7:45 D. m. c. Gordon Smeade, Rector.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-10-16

First Presbyterian, corner of Wal nut street and Fifth avenue. Morn- ing service, Il 8. m.; evening service 7:30. Dr. ] l.. Caldwell, pastor.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-10-16
Services next Sunday as usual.

Lakeside Methodist, on South Give street. Morning service II q. m; evening service 7:30 D. III. Kev J k. Sanders.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-10-16

Second Presbyterian, Second ave, on Riverside. Morning service II a, nj: evening service 7:30 Rev. Greens pastor.
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ANDA LIST OF THE PURSES
 DIFFERED A List of the Races to Be Run at the Park During Fair
 Week.

Below will be found q list of the horse running, trotting and pacing races at the park during Fair week. All races are called for o'clock D.. m. The events and purses are as follows:
 TUESDAY. 1-Gentlemen, Roadsters. $25. 2-Free-for all, pacing, open, $200. 3-Two-Forty Trotting race, Sl00. 4-Boy's Pony Race, Sl0.
 WEDNESDAY. IA Minute, Trotting, Sl00 "A Minute, Pacing, Sl00. 3-One-half Mile Running, S75.
 THURSDAY. - Free-for.all, Trotting, open. $2o0.
 Forty, Pacing, $l00. 3-One Mile. Running, Novelty, " SlO0.
 4-Une-quarter Mile, Running, $50.
 FRIDAY. -Two-Thirty. Trotting, Sl00 2-One Mile, Running, Sl50 3-One-half Mile Mule Race, S20. Exhibition horse show each day from to o'clock.
 TUESDAY. Best Ruggy-horse or Mare, S25.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-10-16

Christian Church. Owing to the absence of the pastor, the Rev. r. E. Sapp, no services will he held today.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-10-16

ness. There are some fresh lots to select from.
 Just received new line of Ladies Green and Tan Shoes. Visit this department.
 I5o pair of custom made, mens shoes, formerly S3.5o to $, will sell at s275
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-10-16
# JEFFERSON COUNTY FAR ASSOCIATION

to organize an asSociation with a capital stock Of 8, 090 divided into 200 shores of S25 each.
 Upon motion the following Board of Directors was elected: W. H. Langford, ]. W. Witbers, g r. Westbrook, ]. W Adams, Wiley Jones, Fred Fox, J. B Talbot and D. c. Bell.
 The Board of Directors then elect ed the following officers: W. H. Langford, President; Dr. J. ". Withers. Viee-President; J. ". Adams, Secretary, and Fred Fox, Treasurer
 At meeting of the Board of Directors on April the 22nd, bylaws and constitution were adopted, and the date of tue Fair fixed for October 19, 20, q, p, B, 1897
 On the 29th of May the Board of Directors held their third meeting at which time Mr. J. W. Adams rendered his resignation as Seere- tary on account of absence during the summer, and Mir. NJ. E. Bloom was elected to the position.
 At subsequent meeting Messrs. M. E. Boom and Arthur Murray were added to the Board of Direc- tors.
 This much for the early history of the organization. The rest is known. Since that time every mem Der of the Association has worked indefatiguably for the success of the Fair to be held this week. That the fond auticipatious of the promoters of this enterprise may be realized to the fullest extent is our earnest wish.
 The Ladies Hospital Association will meet at the Merrill Institute, Monday, october 18th, at o'clock D. m, for the purpose of eleeting off cers for the ensuinA year. The mem bers are urged to be present.
 The Board of Directors have made plat of the Fair Grounds and stands for special privileges during Fair week, and parties desiring ground or house space should ap- ply to the undersigned, who Is alone authorized by the Board to receive and close bids for privileges.
 d-tf Nj. E. BLOOM. Secretary
 Mr. j 4. Morrison came do xn from Little Rock last night.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-10-16
and CAFES.

We seem to hit 1t just right in this garment-buying. Perhaps it is the style or the price or both. Whatever 1t is its doing the busi-
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-10-16

and Louisiana streets. Little Rock, z, r, d II, III l..s,adtlcf il nn fha Elsrrrlaan n
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-10-16

The Ladies Hospital Association will meet at the Merrill Institute, Monday, October 18th, at o'clock p. m. for the purpose of eleeting off cers for the ensuinA year. The mem bers are urged to be present.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-10-16

broken, both would likely have been henra drargad nff and enr1nnslq h1rf
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-10-16

He leaves u wife and several small
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-10-16

See our new Ladies Sailors at soc, all colors.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-10-16

Mr. ] 4. Morrison came do xn rom Little Rock last night.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-10-16
CREAM BALM
Itis quickly absorb cd Gives relief
 ut once.

Opens and cleanses Allays inflammation
 membrane, Kestorei smell. No cocaine, Il drug. FnIi size 50c. /; gists or by mail. FL ren St., New For k.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-02-13
OLD MAN SARKEY.


Ito Could Tell Tall Yarn. but There
Were Others.
cole man Sarkey," remarked the man
with white whiskers and nothing to do,
twas the dingdest Teller fur tellin OH.
true yarns tibet ever 1 see. An, like all
people at tries ter deceive their Teller
men, he got come up with at last"
How did it happen" inquired the
storekeeper.
His wust rassles weth the truth
seem ter be connected weth storms.
When the conversation 'ud turn on cy-
clones er tornadoes er simoons er any
sech things, he could git the upper hand
o. his conscience better'n any man I
ever knew. His favorite subject was
bailstones.
'Hailstones as big as hens eggs?"
Them s his identical words He was
allus a seein 'em. We all used ter hate
ter see 1t cloud up fur fear it 'ud turn
inter hail an start ole man Sarkey off
treatin the truth like football. One
day me an several more o. the boys was
passin the house, an it looked so much
like rain that we stopped in. Well, sir,
we hadn't got no more'n sot down than
ole man Sarkey started in-said the sky
looked jes' like it did one time when it
hailed down hailstones thet was ez big
ez hens eggs. One of his chickens that
was standin ON the edge Of the porch
clucked weth all her might an grabbed
him by the pants leg. But he jes' shooed
FER away. Don't you know, some of us
fellers suspected then ez tibet chicken
was tryin ter express how shocked she
was at the way he was dealin weth
facts?'
1T seemed like an intelligent chicken,
did it2"
Intelligent? It's my belief tibet
chickin could "a got college diploma
1t hadn't been rainin fur only few
minutes when it turned ter hail We
seen ole man Sankey's eyes begin ter
glisten, an we knew they was a-magni-
fyin every chunk O. ice they lit on. l
seen the chickin noticin it too. Purity
soon q hailstone lit on the porch. It
was q good sized one, an didn't expect
anything except tibet it 'ud furnish the
text fur another whopper But quick 90
~ thtJ Wulktu OVER
to it an laid an egg 'longside of it.
There they was where ye could compare
the measurements fur yerself. No mat
ter how prejudiced he might be, anybody
'ud have had ter admit that the hail.
stone want half ez big ez the hen s
egg, ner third, nor even a quarter. 1t
jes' shet the ole man right up, an l
never seen so impressive reminder Of
the fact that though man kin 90
a-yarnin along an a-yarnin along fur a
long while, sooner or later he's boun
ter git come up with.
The storekeeper leaned his elbows on
the counter and his face on his hands
WELL" he said rehectively, "rm
willin ter take your word fur it tibet ole
man Sarkey was a good hand at yarn
"a mighty good hand. But do say
tibet, if it come ter contest, l know
some folks tibet could give i'm u mighty
hard push fur fust place. Detroit Free
| Press
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-02-13
Disguised Compliment.

The gentleman farmer, so called, has
10 put up with many jokes at his ex-
pense in print. In real life he is not Of
ten treated to speeches as amusing as one
which recently came to our ears
Before leaving his place for a winter
visit to gayer scenes tho farmer of the
anecdote called his Hibernian head man
and said:
Flynn, have to-be away for fort
night hope everything will run
smoothly on the farm"
"Oh," said Flynn heartily, rye don 7
do bit O. harm, sir, when ye're here. Z"
Youths Companion
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-02-13
SLIGHTLY MIXED.

A pupil is the lower grades at the
South school brought down the house
the other day. His father was ques-
tioning him about his geography les
son, and in the course of questioning
asked what is the highest mountain
in this state. The boy answered with
a flash: Rainier beer, pure and invig-
Grating and 14,444 feet high"
On tap or in bottles Gj the Criterion.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-02-13

DIR. G. B. High, dentist, gra.
duate Philadelphia Dental Col
lege, 1892. Masonic Temple.
King Bros. have just filed an
order for 200 colored Hawaiian
photos for party in America. n
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-02-13
10 My Patrons:

1t gives me much pleasure
to announce that MIR. NJ. r.
COUNTER, one of the most
skilled watchmakers ever in
these Islands, is now managing
my repairing department. No
watch is so complex in its
mechanism but we can give per-
feet satisfaction in correcting
the evils to which watches are
heir. Watches are delicate
things to handle. We guarantee
that they will receive no injury
at our hands and will leave
our store in perfect repair.
Respectfully,
E. A. JACOBSON,
507 Fort Street.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-02-13
Hawaiian Business Agency,
2lO King street and 2O7 Merchant street.
Real Estate Transactions.

Subscribers are furnished with FROM FIVE
to six lists per week, giving an accurate
record of all deeds, mortgages, leases, re-
leases, powers of attorney, etc., ETC., which
are placed on record. Also list Of all
district court judgments.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-02-13

Subscription Price, $500 per Month.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1897-12-07
Verdienst :
s s,S iass;so '' %::'S 's ?sa Redet
n--..nrilln Nnr- VI

dienst in der Medizin meint die KRAFT zu Kurlren.
Hoods Sarsaparilla besltzt wirkliche una un-
vergleichliche heilende Kraft und deshalo nat
es wahren Verdienst. Wenn Sic HOODS Sarsa-
narilla kaufen ind es mach Anwelsung heh-
men. .Jhr Blut zu reinigen, oder irgend cine der
yjelen B"lutkrankheiten IN kuriren' slnd $40
sicher Bcsserung III verspuren. Die Farlgkeis
III kuriren list vorhanden. Sic eXperlmentiren
nicht. Es wird Ihr Blut rein, reich und nahrhais
machen, und dadurch die Krankheits keihe
austreiben, die Nerven starken und das game
S,,etan, lrSftiunn
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1897-12-07

~ Sarsa

list die beste, in der That die einzigewahro
blutreinigende MediZin. :
Nur Won C. /. Hood & Co, Lowell, Mass,
praparirt. Preis 81; sechs fur So.
Hoods Pillen P PSeg kneife ssh nieRa
Bel allen Droguisten. 70 cents. ..
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1897-12-07

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ib lisB mid niht suriidbulten," Ia9te
Selene entibloNen. .,Seltiam. oOB
mir Niemauo iaQsn tam, mas mir
ieblt. Die NrSneien oss alien Saus=
arstes hclfeu ni6ts. SOttOr Weper=
bol, bdlt mein 2eioen fir unbeoeu=
tenn