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Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-16
Popular Vice President Daughters of
ne American northumberland
'rom Munsey's Magazine.
Costume PARTIES.

Certain leaders in Partisan society
are reviving a fashion which long ago
held no small favor-that of giving cos
tune parties. So far the revival gives
promise of being popular. Dances will
rrobably be given during the season, al
Which the hostess, assuming a certain
nationality, intimates to her guests her
desire that they, too, should assume it
for the nonce and appear for that one
eTenlng as q Spaniard, Pole, Neapoli-
f1n, Russian, etc, as the case may be.
the mise en- scene being vigorously
and historically correct. In certain
muse, for instance, one might fancy
one's self in Seville, more especially had
one never been there, from the sara
hand, the bolero, the short skirts, the
gay fiounces, the high combs, mantillas,
toreadors, picadors, matadores, and,
where native art can supply them. the
pale compilations, dark locks and the
lustrous eyes of the South, which, COM
bined with Spanish lace and pomegran-
ate flower, go to make up the approved
tJpe of the fascinating senorita.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-16
THE WORKING WOMAN.

The question of the working woman
d one on which there is bound to be 4
diversity of opinion. The political
Economist, with an ample income of his
{Nn, looking at the subject from an
|npersonal point of view, is apt to say
lat women have lowered wages, and
Hat in communities where women are
he bread winners-as in places where
omen work in mills and factories-the
Zen belonging to them are VIGOROUSLY
shiftless and worthless. Relieved Of
ne support of their families men have
SIS incentive to labor.
On the other hand, the working wom-
III, looking at the question from the in
|ensely personal standpoint of her own
Experience, will say that the opening of
kImost every occupation to women has
1one nothing but good. That the wom-
~ who ate the bitter bread of depend
nee in other days, who was half
5nrved, lily clad, is now as free to
4lake a living as any man, and her
achievements and earnings are only
Measured by her own abilities.
side from this view of the subject
i lis interesting to note the influence
he working woman has had upon the
t4st of the world of women. 1t has
Zen like pebble cast into pool
hose ripples have spread in every
Erection until they have reached even
&Dmen of fashion, who stand upon the
E1rther shore. No one can doubt she has
dlgnified labor. Almost every family,
lrDm the highest to the lowest, has
l0me woman in it who has either from
$Aoice or the force of circumstances be-
s0hes a working woman. The exam
Dte of many women so occupied with
ne practical affairs of life has been
1t has deepened and
3fpadened the purposes and aims of
HI womankind. There are few even of
he favored daughters of fortune who
ave neither to toll nor spin, who have
not some serious interest in either club
>t study or philanthropy with which
hey concern themselves.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-16

Gods grace Is as much beyond our
needs as the air we breathe.
Don't try to be an assistant book
keeper to the recording angel.
The revival must begin in the end of
the church that contains the pulpit.
In wishing for his neighbours posses.
slons, the covetous man loses his own.
When we are doing our prayerful best
let us remember that 1t Is all God ex-
poets.
1t is only by giving with the heart
that any man can know what 1t means
to be rich.
Strength Is not blessing when 1t Is
used to take advantage of a brothers
weakness.
There Is nothing like the word Of God
for changing dark prospect into
bright one.
If we do not make good use of what
we have, tits proof that we have been
given too much.
The artist gets glimpse of heaven
In the meadow, where the farmer sees
only so much hay.
1t will do no good to ask God to send
fire, unless the broken down altar has
first been built up.
1t Is blessed to have Gods mark upon
us, even though 1t may be made with
the point Of thorn.
Christ came to show the world God
In the flesh, and had to go to the cross
to complete the work.
One way to avoid having stereotype
prayers is to make new one whenever
we have new need.
Paul didn't say that he could do all
things through Christ, until after he
had the thorn in his flesh.
All things work together for good to
them that love God, because love is al
ways the gamer by being tested.
AS long as the devil can keep the sa-
loon going, he will conclude that the
thousand years he Is to be shut up are
a long way off.
If we are branches of the True Vine,
and feel the edge of the pruning knife,
it Is Gods way of telling us that we are
to bear more fruit.
Trying to make the world better and
doing nothing to destroy the saloon, is a
good deal like trying to kill snake by
pinching the end of its tail.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-16
Cure for Headache.

The latest fad for women afflicted
With nervous headache is a little me-
chanical device which, it Is said, sell
dom fails to effect a cure, temporary
a. least. 1t is claimed that the results
are not far from miraculous, and the
Women who have benefited by the mar
Felous cures effected by the little toy
low number 1t among their most price
1ess treasures. This much-vaunted lit
<le affair is simple metallic chain ter
Mnating in handle at each end. To
each link in the chain is fastened two
ny balls, so arranged as to permit of
e2sy revolution. The chain is taken In
10Th hands and rapidly pushed back
ard and forward over the aching por-
ron OF the head, the speed. of course,
ENG regulated by the Judgment Of the
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-16
Wax Candles Made in Chicago.


Eight tons Of wax candles are pro-
duced almost within the city limits of
Chicago every day, and yet this city
and her adjacent commercial territory
are counted poor market for candles.
The wax is the refined residue of paraf-
fin oil, and is produced at the refineries
of the Standard Oil Company at Whit
ing, Ind.
In Europe the American wax is fast
dsplacing the Scotch article produced
from shale, though the English factor
les engaged in the manufacture of wax
candles are of enormous capacity and
have been long established. These fac
tories are now working largely on the
American product, as it is of better
quality and cheaper. A recent cut of
farthing per pound in the London price
by the Standard Oil Company Of the
United States has already amounted
to loss of $250,000 ON the $4,000 tons
which the Scotchmen sell annually in
England alone.
Though the sales of wax candles in
America are increasing enormously,
especially in eastern cities, the domes-
tic sales are as nothing to the sales
abroad. In America the public has not
yet learned the luxury of a portable,
odorless light for residences, and sales
westward are therefore comparatively
small. The American supply is practi-
cally unlimited, as the wax is only one
of the many by-products of the crude
paraffin oil produced in enormous guam
titles from the Oil fields of Pennsyl-
vania, Indiana and several other states.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-16
Theater III is of Long Ago.

The 1880 theater hat is received with
pleasant words as it reappears in the
shop windows. Its spreading sides are
Becoming to most faces, and its odd
shape makes it the ever-desirel novel
~ At performance in New York
mere ~ the other evening, holding n
court of her own. brunette wearing
q GROWN of gold, with Irregular spread
Ing brim. not very wide. The front
was covered with point of pearls and
rhinestones. The only trimming upon
the hat was the inevitable white ls-
trlch feather, with double loops of
White velvet placed at each side. che
back was plain, except for large pearl
and rhinestone ornament.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-16

pretty little village in the central por-
ton of the State surrounded by rich
farming lands and valuable ore and
sand mines. Joseph Strobe is in his
eighty-second year and it is believed he
will hold his job until he is too old to
fill it. He is the pride and the joy Of
the Postoffice Department in Washing
ton, which placed his picture in the
Government display at the Worlds
Fair. The oldest postmaster is a Re
publican and has never missed voting
since he was allowed to vote. He has
never been i'll and is possessed of all
his faculties. He was appointed dur
ing the administration of President
Polk
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-16

have called, sir, to collect the insur-
ance on my late husbands life."
"Let me see; what was your hus-
bands business%
"He was a newspaper correspondent
with the Cuban army"
Call again in ten years, ma'am."-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-16
New Designs in Low Shoes.

Here is list of the famous blondes
of history or mythology: Lilith, the
first wife of Adam, was blonde; SO
were Eve, Venus, Daphne, Pandora, Di-
ana, Gree, Medusa, Ceres, Flora, Po-
mona, Helen of Troy, Phryne, Aspasla,
Lady Macbeth, Lucrezia Borgia, Bian-
ca Capello, Marie and Catherine de
Medici, Ninon de PEnclos, Nine. de
Chevreuse, Helen Jegado and Nine.
Montbazon. There is some doubt about
Cleopatra and Mary of Scotland.
Shakespeare makes the former blonde,
and IL the latter was not an out and
out blonde she had at least auburn
hair.
The average young lady likes to be
told that she is the prettiest girl In the
world, but 1t pleases her more If you
call her the prettiest girl In to'En.-Ne-
braska State Journal.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-16

The yule log in England is a relic of
Druidism; its name is believed to be
a corruption of the wheel log, wheel
in Druidical symbolism typifying the
march Of the sun. The lighting of the
yule fire is reminiscent of the sacred
fires kindled by the Druids in mid
winter at the round towers which yet
remain in many parts of Great Britain,
Ireland. France and Spain.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-16

continuous service,
for Mr.. Strobe has
held his position Of
master of the mails
at Strode's Mills
since 1915, despite
changes of admins
trations, political
upheavals, war and
rumors of W a r.
Strode's Mills is a
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-16

Old Gotrox-You ask for the hand of
my daughter. What expectations have
you? Interpretations? Well,
l hear that you've got heart disease
Philadelphia Times.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-16

The average duration of human life
in European countries is greatest in
Sweden and Norway, and lowest in
Italy and Austria.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-16
Dubious Joy.

Bobby, was papa pleased when you
told him that grandma was herer
"Iguess so; he said 'gee-whizv New
York Journal
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-16

According to the official reports OF
the Japanese Government, the inland
empire contains $500 teachers.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-16

AS an evidence of the worthlessness
of society" we mention that girl just
out of trundle bed is more popular in
it than woman of sense.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-16
THE OLDEST POSTMASTER.
He Is Joseph Strobe and Was APP
pointed by President Polk.

Joseph Strobe, of Miffiin County, Pa,
is the oldest postmaster in the United
States. That Is to say, the Oldest in
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-16
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sufferer. The advantage of the little
arrangement, say those who know, is
that 1t increases the capillary clrcu;a-
ton, and thereby produces the effect Of
a gentle or violent reaction, according
as the sufferer pleases.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-16

raging Mississippi. Meantime the 9TH
err switchman obeyed orders. He cut
the train in two and sent the head end
back.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-16

When woman has a beau younger
than she Is, she bosses him unmerci-
fully.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-04-16
RAMS HORN BLASTS.
Warming Notes Calling the Wicked to
Repentance.

u With = / < ! . Goa 8
= must begin In
very short steps.
The Christian
should be a Chris
tan in both walk
and talk.
Cheerful giving
always makes the
giyer rich.
Unless the heart
first gives, what
the hand bestows
is not a gift.
The morning times., 1897-01-03
LACEY'S LONG CHASE.
Had a Hot Run to Catch Suspected
Thief.

Barry Lewis, colored, twenty-one years
old, WHO has been wanted for several
days by the police, was captured yester-
day by Detectives Helan and Lacey. Lewis,
tits thought, stole valuable seaskin sacQue
from the home of Mrs. Little, on Wash
ington Heights.
The theft was reported at police head
quarters last Monday and Detectives Helan
and Lacey were assigned to the case.
They learned that Lewis was at the house
on the night Of the robbery but were
unable to locate him until yesterday.
Yesterday morning the detectives started
out to search the city for their man and
kept it up all day. Late in the afternoon
they separated, Detective Helan going
to the young mans home, while his partner
searched the wharves and river front,
where Lewis is often seen.
Just at evening Detective Lacey came
upon the colored man and attempted to
place him under arrest. Lewis took to
his heels and led the officer long chase
over the docks and lumber piles in the
vicinity. With the assistance of Policeman
Cooney thenlan Observation-Disclosures and
taken to police headquarters. When ques-
toned he refused to either admit or deny
that he had committed the theft. He was
locked up at the New jersey avenue
station.
The morning times., 1897-01-03
JAMES DUFFY WILL DIE.
S uffering With Hemorrhage of
Brain-Other Bouts.

New York, Jan. 2.-During one OF the
boxing bouts at the Broadway Athletic
Club this evening, James Duffy of Boston
was so severely punished by George Justice
of the Nonpareil Club of this city that he
was carried from the ring unconscious.
Later he was removed to ST. VinCent's
Hospital.
The doctors say he is suffering from
heInorrhage OF the brain and will proba-
bly, die. His opponent was arrested and
locked up to await the result of Duffy's
injuries.
DIR Bryant and DR.. Stewart performed
an operation on Duffy at l O'Clock this
morning. They said he was suffering
from cerebral lhernorrhagea and they thought
his injuries We're he result OF blow
Another bout of ten rounds at l10
pounds, between Frank McSpadder ard
Jimmy Tully was declared u draw.
The next event was bet wcen Andy Cunlo
and Billy Welsh, who fought at l 25 pounds
They were booked for ten rounds. The
fight partook of the nature of u circus
from the start. Welsh ambling about and
bounding against the ropes in his efforts
to keep away from his antagonist.
He took a great deal of punishment, but
before the pummelling became brutal Po-
lice Captain Groo sent up word TO stop
the bout, and the referee gave a decision
for Cunlo.
The fourth bout was stopped in the first
round. 1t was between George Clare, of
Long Island City, and Jim" Scully, of
Providence. Scully started in to punish
his man at the start and succeeded only
in getting himself winded. Clare had the
fight all his own way.
Inspector Allaire, who was near the
ring, raised his hand and the fight was
stopped, the decision gong to Clare.
The morning times., 1897-01-03
FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER.
Jury Out in Bran Case for Twenty
four Hours.

Boston, Jan. 2.-Thomas Bran, mate OF
the barkentine Herbert Fuller, was found
guilty today of the murders committed on
that vessel last July. The jury went out
at 1870 p. m. yesterday. At 10 O'Clock
this morning they reported that they
could not agree. Judge Colt directed them
to retire for further consultation. They
were again locked up with the result that
at $40 p. m, they announced a verdict Of
guilty.
The murder was one OF the strangest Of
sea tragedies. On July 81 last the marine
observer at Halifax, N. s., made out a
vessel coming slowly into the harbor, flying
the Stars and Stripes at half mast, ,indicat-
ing death, and a black flag beneath It,
This meant mutiny.
The police were turned out in a hurry
and sent out to meet the vessel She was
the American barkentine Herbert Fuller,
go tons, of Harrington, Me. In her cabin
lay the bodies of Capt Nash, the captains
wife, and the second mate, Bamberg, the
cook, and young Harvard student, named
Lester II. Monks, in charge of the ship,
The morning times., 1897-01-03
Baltimore Markets.

Baltimore, Jan. Flour dun, Unchanged
receipts, .4S2 barrels, exports, 80 1893
barrels Wheat inactive ana nIgncr-spOt,
94 1-4a94 1-2; May, 80 3-4a9l receipts
,03l bushels, exports, $4,000 busnviS,
stock. 26l .5SI bushels southern wheat by
sample, 9ia96; do on grade, 91a94 3-4.
Corn strong spot and G.unth, "a 5-oa
81 81; February and March, 2Sa2S Is;
April, 20 l-4a29 1-2; steamer mixed,
25 5-Sa25 3-4-receipts, 24o, ,o63 bushels,
exports, 81 3 456 bushels; stock, l,35O, 1886
bushels s-sOuthern white and yellow corn,
27 I-2 asked Oats quiet and steady
white western, 70. No. = mixed do
21a22-receIpts, l2s ,T57 bushels; exports.
271 no bushels; stock, .22S,S ,ST3 bushels
Rye firm-No. nearby, Al 1-2a42; west
era, 43 4a43 1-2-receiptS, l. ,495 bush
else; exports, none, stock, $50 = 9S bushels
Hay firin-gOod to- choice timothy, ST 3 5Oa
Sl4.0O. Grain fTeig hts ffrIlIer, uneha nget
Sugar unchanged Butter weak-fancy
creamery, 21a22; do. imitation, l6aI7; do
ladle, 4a15; good ladle, 12al3; store
packed, oa12 roll, lSal 3. Eggs demoral-
lZed-rreSh, 50 16. Cheese firm unchanged.
" nisky unchanged.
The morning times., 1897-01-03
SURPLUS OVER EXPENDITURES
According to United States Report
for Six Months.

for Six Months.
The comparative statement of the re-
ceipts and expenditures for the United
for the month of December, S96, and for
the first six months OF the fiscal year, end
ins June 30, S97. shows that retrench-
ment has been practiced all along the line.
For the first time in quite long period
surplus of receipts over expenditures is
shown. -
This applies to the month ofDecemberand
not to the half year. 1t amounts to So
O44,449. and is accounted for by the re-
ceipts from the recent sale of first mort
gage bonds of the Central Pacific, Union
Pacific, and Kansas Pacific Railroads and
on smaller interest payments required.
The deficiency for the six months ended
December 81, 1896, amounts to $37 ,9O2,-
396. During that period the receipts were
as follows:
Customs, SGT ,s21 $50, as compared
with $S2 ,341 ,273 for the same period
in 1895; internal revenue, SIT 7,721 ,741,
against $76 ,sS4 ,465; miscellaneous re-
ceipts, $11 ,964,179, against $S,342,314;
total receipts forthe half year 81 81 ,5O7 6O3,
a falling off Of $40 060, ,450, as compared
with the last six months of 995.
The expenditures for the six months
ended December 81, 1896, were:
Civil and miscellaneous, S53,50o ,474,
against S44,933, ,437 for the corresponding
period of 1895; war, $27 ,5O1, ,745, against
$50, ,4e7 ,O21; Navy, $17,4s9 ,O75; against
S13, 541 400; Indians, So, 81 151; against
5000, 1873; pensions, ST. ,s39, ,1o5; against
ST., 1,25s,1 1877; interest, S1s,7Ss, ,44S;
against $17,O42, 800. Total expenditures
for the last six months of 1896, $195, 49,
600, against $1s2, ,962,76O,
For the month OF December, 1896, the
| receipts amounted to S25, ,s57, IA, against
S26, 2sS, ,937 for December, 1895; expendi-
lures, sea, ,s12 ,664, against $25, ,s14;317
for December, 1895, distributed as fol-
| lows
Civil and miscellaneous, 81 ,4S1, ,72O,
against Sc, 6,1O6,797; war, $3,ss7,275;
against 81, 4,553,113; Navy, $2,542,23s;
against $2,512,s95; Indians. $es2,139,
against $s52,671; pensions, $11 ,431 ,33 /,
against S11, $3.50, ,s25; interest, $4S7,959
gainst $322, ,O13.
Tie deposits in the national bank fund
during the month amounted TO $1,221 ,G52,
and redemptions to $3.50, 56s-
The morning times., 1897-01-03
MORE COMMODIOUS QUARTERS.
Library Association and Labor
Bureau Contemplate Moving.


The board of managers of the Working
mans Library ASSOciatonand Labor Bur Eau
was held last evening at their roous, No
3l6 Eighth street northwest, tC consider
the adyiSability OF moving into more con-
modious quarters.
For ntoIe than a year the asSocilti IN
has been in its present quarters, hut Owl Ig
to steady increase in its membership md
the greater necessity for more accomno-
dation for its patrons for some time :he
members have been desirous Of taking ad-
vantage of the first opportunity Offered 10
move.
The Ionglooked for opportunity was pre-
senled few days ago through the gener-
osity Of Mr.. W. c. Butler, the owner of
the building No. 609 street northwest
The building is five stories high, the sec
ond and third floors being used as halls.
Mir Bltler has kindly offered the library
association the use OF the third story tree
of rent for one year, and will also DO all
in his power IN other ways TO forward The
interests Of the association.
The offer was conSdere! with proper ap-
preciatisn, and a vote of thanks tend red
Mr. Batter for his kindness ana c"nsi ie-l-
ton, and a committee appointed TO call ON
Eim to inform him OF tne acton taken and
also TO make final arrangements for the
acceptance OF his offer.
While the hall offered by Mr. Butler
is, perhaps, as large as the one now &C.
cupied by the association, the general
opinion OF the members that there would be
very little advantage i'll moving. unless
the hail on the second floor, could also be
secured. The committee, which viii wait
on Mr. Butler, VIII consequently negotiate
for a lease of both halls and IL satisfactory
terms can he made the bargain Will be
closed at once, and the removal TO the
new quarters made as soon as practicable.
The association rents its hall to several
of the local orga ganizations and SO, practical
| ly occupies its present quarters free OF
rent. These organizations are all CON
| tributing members of the Library Associa-
ton, and there is no fear but that they
| would continue their otenancy in the new
quarters.
In the event, however, of one or more
of the present tenants OF the association
refusing to move, it is known that there
are others only too anxious, in this way, TO
contribute to the support OF the library
and Labor Bureau.
In case the committee in charge OF the
matter make satisfactory arrangements. the
| new quarters will be opened with silver
I offering" entertainment, given under the
auspices of the lady friends Of the asso
citation.
The committee delegated TO wait or
Mr. Butler is as follows: Messrs. James
McFyen, c. a Maidens, William Reed, an,
| Thomas Shehan.
The morning times., 1897-01-03
RELEASED FROM CUSTODY.
Two Alleged Train Robbers Let
Out of Jail.

Raleigh, n. C, Jan. 2.-The two negroes
who were arrested here this morning on
suspicion that they were implicated in
wrecking the train on the Seaboard AR
Line near here, We're this evening released
from custody Their names are Mike FL
lcrbee and Henry Covington and they are
Southern Railway section hands.
Their arrest was made upon information
given by negro who gave his name as
Ed Campbell and who claimed that he had
secreted himself under the house where
they lived and heard them confess that
they had committed the crime.
Campbell claims TO be a detective from
Savannah and has been here several days.
He left this afternoon and now the police
are looking for him. The chief OF police has
telegraphed to Savannah making inquiry
regarding Campbell. ElIerbee and Gov
ington are given good characters by their
employers.