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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-04-08
Florence Mining News.


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Florence Mining News.
By our special correspondent
While excavating for the
foundation for a cabin on the
Ophir F. w. Thornton uncov-
cred a four foot ledge upon
which he will sink immediate.
ly. This claim is situated on
Healey creek, south of the o.
maha. Thornton was so excl.
ted he forgot to bake bread
for dinner.
|. N. and Lou Smith have
their map of Florence about
completed. When lithografed
this map will prove valuable in
setting forth the greatresources
of this region; they cannot be
too highly commended for
their enterprise.
The petition recently circu.
lated for the appointment of
Mr.McCaffrey as deputy sher-
iff for Florence precinct met
with widespread and f1attering
endorsement.
The Coupon, which was tenn.
porarily closed down, has re.
sumed work again.
Ed. Hanger is back from a
trip to Grangeville.
The Electric M. &. M. peo-
pie are jubilant over the re.
cent big strike in the Spokane;
the work done on this proper.
ty consists of over 200 feet OF
tunnel, drifts and crosscuts.
The ledge was encountered at
a depth of IS feet and at this
date shows a width between
walls at the breast of eight
feet, carrying 10 inches of good
ore in one body, with number
less small stringers of quartz
alternating the ledge matter
the full width of the ledge
whose trend indicates the close
proximity of a large ore body.
This property is in the French
creek belt, on the northwest
outskirts of the basin.
]. E. Briscoe and sons have
tapped the Toledo ore chute,
which is one of the richest ir
camp; it was encountered ir
the Crosscut on the west end Of
the ore body and shows eight
, in ches of ore second to none ir
, richness, even in this camp, re
markable for its high grade
ores. In the shaft, 100 feet fur
Their east, the ore body is be.
tween three and four feet wide
, and equally good. This is the
, latest of a large number of ricf
ore bodies encountered this
winter where conditions pre-
vented any but the most limi
ted development work, most
prominent of which are the
Free Coinage, Senator, 'Ostlel
Joe, Poorman, Hiyu, Spokane
What Cheer, New Cumber
land, Coupon, Uncle Sam, Wa
! verify and Blossom, beside:
several which | am not at lib
: erty to mention. The Banne,
and Gold Bug strikes are SC
frequent as to excite no com
ment. The properties refer
red to are scattered over ar
/, are aof about eight miles.
Florence, April 2, 1898.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-04-08

New York, April GA dis.
patch from Rome says Italian
government has sold 3 first
class torpedo boats to United
States and denies the sale of
any war ships to Spain.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-04-08

Clean blood means clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
Danish pimples, bols, blotches, blackheads,
and that sicSly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarcts,-beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists. satisfaction guaranteed, lOc. 25c. SOC.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-04-08

New York, April 6.-Ten
vessels purchased for $780,
900, to be attached to flying
squadron.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-04-08

Washington, DC. Apr. O.
Presidents message consisting
of 1000 words goes to Con-
gress today, recommending in
tervention. 1t will not advise
the recognition of indie
pendence of Cuba at this time.
1t is the opinion of the admin
istration that this government
should supervise the affairs OF
the Island.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-04-08

Washington, DC, Apr. O.
Consul General Lee cabled
that $500 Americans must get
away from Cuba before war is
declared. Message will not
be sent to congress until next
Monday. The president frank
ly explains the situation by
saying that the message would
have gone in today had it not
been for General Lees cable.
gram; the safety of Americans
in Havana and especially
General Lees personal safety
made delay imperative. Con.
gressmen all expressed them
selves as satisfied.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-04-08

Washington, DC, Apr. O.
McKinley's message was ex-
pected at 2 p. m. Rumor
says may be delayed until
Monday to insure getting
Americans away from Cuba.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-04-08

Washington, DC, Apr. O.
Spanish ambassador prepared
to leave this country. 4 re-
publicans on foreign relation
committee of the house an.
nounce that they will not sup
port the presidents recon-
mendation if he ask interven-
ton at his discretion.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-04-08

Madrid, April 5.-Com-
mander Bronson has been or
dered to return to United
States and take command OF
auxiliary cruiser St. Paul.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-04-08

No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. Soc, q. All drurgists
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-04-08

Ladies and Gentlemen. There
RE still few choice residence lots
lett on the beautiful Meadow
street and will be sold cheay.
Geo. Schmadeka.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-04-08

John Surridge, an old and
respected pioneer of Milan
township, died at his home a
mile and a half west of this
place about 10 O'Clock Wed.
nesday night, March %, aged
II years. The funeral will not
be held until some time next
week SO that his son James
will have time to arrive from
Idaho. He leaves a widow,
four sons and three daughters.
Three of the sons, James, Tho
mas and George, live near Mt.
Idaho, Idaho, and Joseph lives
in Detroit. His daughters are
Mrs. Eliza Case, of Ypsilanti,
Mrs. Kate Emerson, of De.
troit, and Mrs. Anna Zeluff,
of Milan township. Mr.. Sur.
ridge was born in kravestock,
Essex, England, in 1885,
Milan, { Mich. Leader.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-04-08
G. s. STOCKTON, NJ. D.,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.

Telephone calls answered day or night.
Office: Codes hotel, Denver, Idaho.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-04-08

Cheyenne, April s. The
9Th infantry received instruc
tons to move on short notice.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-04-08
Death of James Odle.

James Odle, the well known
pioneer of this county, died at Lew
iston on March 81, 1898, aged 70
years. He emigrated from Ohio
to Oregon in 1S49 and settled in
the Willamette valley. He was
married on August 3, 1854, to
Miss Catherine Crusen. In 1862
he came to Florence to mine, and
shortly after brought his family to
Camas Prairie and settled on his
fine farm near Mt. Idaho, where
he resided for many years, remov-
ing to Lewiston five years ago to
enjoy the milder climate of that
valley. He was twice elected to
the territorial legislature from this
county and has in other instances
been the recipient of honors and
trust from his neighbors and
friends here. On the day before
his death he dined with his daugh-
ter, Mrs. j. N. Rice, and returned
home in apparent excellent health
and spirits. About 10 O'Clock he
was returning from the ditch
with bucket of water when he
fell on the threshold and never
rallied. Mr.. Odle leaves a wife
and four children, Mrs. Ezra
Baird, Mrs. j. N. Rice, Mrs
Frank Rice and Geo. Odle, all o
whom are we'll known and highl,
respected here.
He was a member of the Masoni,
and Odd-Fellows fraternities, hav
ing Joined both in 1916, and wa
a charter member of Mt. Idah'
Lodge No. 9, A. F. & A. M, O
this place, his name being secon,
on the roster Of members VIII
signed its constitution and bylaw
in 1874. To the surviving rela
tives we extend the sincere sym
pathy of this community.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-04-08
The Power

Of SeAtlllng's Best baking
powder is wonderful.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-10-19
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WHatoy9%~

According to Nilsson, the ZOologist,
the weight of the Greenland whale Is
one hundred tons or 224 900 pounds, or
equal to that of lightweight elephants,
or 440 bears.
1t was the belief of Livingstone that
nearly all lions were "left-pawed.' He
watched them closely, and when they
desired to strike fierce blow they al
ways used the left paw.
The flying frog of Borneo has long
toes which are webbed to the tips. Its
feet thus act as little parachutes, aud
enable the frog to leap from lofty trees
and descend gradually.
Bats, strange to say, are provided
with two tongues, large one and a
small one, one beneath the other, the
lower and smaller one being known as
the "sublingua." This peculiar phenom-
enon is also met with in certain apes.
A scientist has been patiently watch
ing the snails In one of the large Lon
don gardens, and has discovered the
means by which they show their af-
lection for each other. THE snail"
says the scientist, carries Its eyes in
telescope watch-towers They are in
the extreme tips of Its horns, and as
soon as another snail approaches these
horns are drawn in, and the little ami
nal waits for his lady love to get close
by before surprising her. The emo
tional natures of snails, as far as love
and affection are concerned, seem to be
highly developed, and they show plain
ly by their actions when counting the
tenderness they feel for one another
If another snail comes along they i'm
mediately retire to the shelter of
dead leaf; or hide behind pallng. l
have noticed, too, a love-sick snail
fetching dainty bits of green for his
sweetheart from different parts of the
garden This scientist also declares
that snails have manner of putting
their heads together that is not unlike
the general mode of kissing.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-10-19
RECENT INVENTIONS.

A new electric sign is fitted with a
keyboard at which an operator sits and
touches the keys to close circuits lead
ing TO the letters in turn, thus spelling
out an advertisement or message.
Railroad cars are being fitted with
small burglar and fireproof safes In the
sides of the car near each seat, to re-
ceive the valuables of passengers, the
safes being locked with keys.
Stereoptlcons are being used for a
new purpose in Europe, a framework
being made to fit over the shoulders of
the user and support the lantern, which
may be carried around to throw adyer-
tsements on walls or buildings.
Surgeons tools, razors, etc, can be
dislnfected after use by a newly pat
ented apparatus in which supports are
provided In the top of the cover to
hold the tools, while a dislnfectant IS
discharged into the chamber by an
atomizer.
A German has designed n bicycle
provided with safety wheels mounted
on fitting frames at the sides of the
rider, curved rods extending up on a
line with the waist to throw the side
wheels Into action as soon ms the rider
leans to one side.
Cigars and cigarettes are being man
ufactured In England with a plug OF
absorbent material located near the
end to be placed in the mouth, to re-
tain the poisonous nicotine, mouth
piece being also provided composed
of split straw cemented to retaining
band.
Two New Workers have designed a
new druggists label, which Is formed
Of flexible card, having clock dlal
printed thereon, with movable bands,
to Indicate the time for taking the med
icine, the remainder of the card being
appropriately lettered and ruled for
directions.
Photographic plates and films can be
washed under an ordinary spring lever
faucet by n new attachment, consist
Ing of a bailed tray, to be suspended
from the lever with an adjustable
spring yoke, to assist In opening the
faucet, the tray being provided with
an outlet by which the amount of water
Is regulated.
An Illinois woman has designed a
simple burglar alarm, In which CLOCK
mechanism is fastened to the wall, to
be set off by cords running TO the door,
window and transom when these en-
frances are opened, the clockwork car
rylng a cord which ignites lamp set
on a bracket near by.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-10-19
The Funny Bone"

Everybody is familiar with the dis
agreeable sensation In the finger tips
known as a knock on the funny bone. '"
In reality 1T Is not a bone at all that
causes the curious tingling, but nerve
the ulnar). 1t is for the most part
1eep-seated IN the flesh, but near the
back of the elbow lies close to the I'M
der surface of the skin.
When this is accidentally struck the
nerve conveys the impression TO the
brain. But sensations brought by the
ulnar nerve are those usually which
have been caused at its ends, the fing-
ar tips the brain refuses to believe
that any message can come along the
telegraph wire of the nerve except
from the regular stations. So when
the knock is experienced and the mess
age received the brain refers 1t as hav-
ing come from the terminal Of the line
instead of from somewhere midway,
and despite the actual fact, assures US
that it is our fingers that are tingling,
and not our elbow.
In tie same way soldiers who have
lost their legs sometimes say they feel
pain In the toe What is happening
Is that the remainder of the nerve that
used TO go to the toes Is being affected,
and the brain (which is the real and
only seat of all pain cannot account
for the sensation except as coming
from the absent foot.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-10-19
A Quick-Witted Waitress.

A specimen Of clever wit was given
by waitress in Winter street restau-
rant the other day.
A middle-aged woman entered the
place. and taking seat at the corner,
carefully scrutinlzed the bill of fare.
She concluded to try an order of Ice
cream pudding Mt cents n plate. Aft
er it had been served she looked it over
carefully. and calling the waitress back,
said:
''Do you call this ice cream pudding"
'Yessum, and it's very nice, too?'
But where is the ice creamW
"Oh, that's only the name given that
peculiar make of pudding; we are maxi
ing drive on 1t. I'm sure you will like
1t when you taste II"
ut seems to me that you ought to
give Ice cream with 1t as long as you
call 1t ice cream pudding"
1--WE don't give cottages with cottage
pudding" quickly replied the witty
waitress which threw the middle-aged
woman into CONFUSION Of laughter.
and she ordered a second plate-BoS-
ton Herald.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-10-19
Character Told by Tresses.

That there is physiological connec-
ton between the hair of the head and
the temperament of the individual Is no
new idea, says the Lady. Among many
ancient nations, indeed, the condition
and quality of the hair were regarded
as lnfallible signs of ones nature, and
II those signs were unsatisfactory the
persons locks had TO be In some way
altered for the better. 1t was probably
this notion as much as any other that
caused the introduction at very early
date of wigs and false hair.
Some physiological conditions con-
nected with the hair are revealed In a
work known as "rhe Secrets of Beau
ty," which was published in Paris in
the year 1862. For instance, we learn
that "fine, silky and supple hair is
the mark of Il delicate and sensitive
temperament" Again, hair that is
"curly and crisp" without artificial per-
suasion betrays dangerous clever
ness" a brilliant rashness," which
may be trusted to lead to trouble nine
times out OF ten. Further, white hair
presumably when il is premature-is
the sure sign OF a "lymphatlc and lndo-
lent constitution" Not one whit bet
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-10-19
MUSIC FROM HEAVEN.
Charming German Method of Summoning
Church Worshipers.

Cnurch w orshiptrn.
While religious music will doubtless
live as long as religion itself there is
one branch of tiff music it can be
called-which is luckily becoming OBJ
solete. refer to bells and chimes.
shall never forget the look of distress
with which famous organist once said
to me that whenever he heard set of
chimes he wished he could put his ears
i'll his pocket.
In these days of 81 nickel watches
bells are no longer needed to inform
people when the service begins. They
are, moreover a decided nuisance, and
often dangerous one, for they have
killed many inyalids whose life depend
ell upon few hours sleep, which the
bells murdered In New York bell ring
ing has been frequently stopped on ao-
count of complaints to the board Of
health.
If it seems desirable to have a means
Of summoning worshipers to church,
why not adopt the delightful old custom
that is still observed in some south Ger
man villages and in tho city of Stuff
CART? There four trombone players as
cend church tower three times day
and play a solemn chorale.
In all my musical experience l have
never heard anything more thrilling
than those majestic harmonies in the
air, which seemed to come straight
from heaven Ii our churches would
adopt this custom and these celestial
sounds became associated with religious
experiences, they might arouse the dor
mant devotion of many a one who other.
wise would pass the church door by
Forum.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-10-19
LAW AS INTERPRETED.

An ordinance prohibiting awnings
oyer sidewalks, except when on suit
able frame" is held, in state vs.. clarke
Comm. 80 L. r. A. $40, to be void for
uncertainty.
A condition authorizing the dismissal
Of school superintendent Is held, In
Freeman VS.. Bourne (Mass.), ~ l.. II.
A. $40, to be implied in case clrcum-
stances arise which render him no long
er able or fit to perform the duties or
his position.
An extension of the business of cor
poration into another state Is held, IN
Lewis VS.. American Savings and Loan
Association wis.,, 80 l.. II. A. oo9, to
be within the power of the directors
and a deposit of securities made by
them in order TO comply with the law
of such state is held not to be ultra
wires.
The right of women to vote at a
school meeting for a director of dis
trct is held. in Harris vs. Burr lOr.),
80 l.. X. A. 16S, to be allowed by con-
stitutional provision limiting to male
citizens the right to vote lat all cleo
tions authorized by law where an
other provision gives the legislature
power to provide system of common
schools.
The killing of deaf and dumb boy
by an electric car which had defective
brakes. preventing the motorman from
stopping it with proper readiness, Is
held, in Thompson VS.. Salt Lake Rapid
Transit company Utah), 40 H. X. A.
172, to make the street car company
liable for damages even If the boy was
negligent
The children and heirs of life ten
ant, to whom remainder is given by
statute under deed to person and his
BODILY heirs" are held, in Clarkson
VS.. Hatton (Mo), 80 l.. II. A. 74S, not
to include an adopted child of the life
tenant, where at the enactment of the
statute there was no law authorizing
the adoption of children. The life ten
ant cannot destroy the vested right OF
the statutory heirs by an adoption.
The retaking by vendor, as owner,
of property sold by conditional sale
with reservation Of title, and his
giving credit to the vendee for part
of the price of the properly, retaining
the installments of purchase price paid,
as the contract allowed, for the use of
the property, Is held, in Perkins VS..
Grobben (Mich.),- 80 l.. Il. A. SO, to
preclude an action for the balance of
the purchase price on a note therefor,
which provides that the property may
be retaken, and also that suit on the
note shall not waive title to the prop
erty,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-10-19
Jack McAuliT's Superstition.

Jack McAuliff was superstitious to
marked degree when ON the race
track, and firmly believed In the Won
derful winning powers Of an old blue
serge coat, which was quite out of
keeping with the rest of his tasteful
outfit. Whenever he had lost heavily
and felt something must be done, the
old coat would be taken from the ward
robe, brushed, and donned. This coat
enyeloped the pugllist's punches of
muscles the day Reclare won the Sap.
phire Stakes Mt Sheepshead Bay, Nc
Auliffe laying $4,000 to win $4,000 Oh
the race.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-10-19
Marble Ponds of Persia.

That beautiful transparent stone
called Tabriz mable, much used In the
burial places of Persia and In their
grandest editices, consists of petrified
water of pondstn certain parts of the
country. This petrificatlon may be
traced to its termination; in one part
the water is clear, in second It APP
pears thicker and stagnant, in a third
quite black, and in Its last stage 1t Is
white like frost. When the operation
Is complete stone thrown on its sur
face makes no impression. and one may
walk over 1t without wetting ones
shoes. The substance thus produced is
brittle and transparent and sometimes
richly striped with red, green and cop
per color. So much Is this marble, which
may be cut into large slabs, looked up.
on as n luxury, that none but the king,
his sons and persons especially privi-
legged are permitted to take 1t.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-10-19

The Poor AIOther-in-law

Mother-in-law stories are drug on
the market, but this one seems to be q
little less druggy than usual.
A man and his wife went to Europe,
and the mans mother-inlaw went
along. Up to this point there is no nov
city in the story.
On the voyage the mother-in- law fell
i'll and died. OF course, she had to be
buried at sea, and SO the usual canvas
sack was made. but instead of an iron
weight to sink the body they used q
bug of coal.
In commenting On the arrangements
afterward the beIeaved on-in law, who
suffered badly, said:
IL always knew where m
mother-in-law was g-going, but BIB
blame me if | s-s-supposed she'd have
tito carry her own f-f-fuei p'-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-10-19
TllTlNG THE EARTH.
A Matter of Scientific Interest, 10 Not Oh
Practical Value.

A Matter of Scientific Interest, 10 Not Oh
Practical Value.
NJ. Fouche, the vice president of the
French Astronomical society, has in
vented way of altering the present in
clination of the earth's axis to the
elliptic. What he wants to do it for is
not very clear. Perhaps. however, no
doesn't want to do it and merely puts
forward his method as one possessing
purely academic interest. AT all events,
II Is worthy of the attention of com
pany promoters.
All that has to be done, as described
by Invention, is to dig an enormous cir
cular ditch, say in Africa or South
America tits center must be on the
equator) and To fill it with sea water
Fresh water will do if you can get
enough of it, but as the radius of the
ditch is to be few hundred miles that
Is hardly likely. Having got your ditch
full of sea water, nothing remains but
to make it race round and round in the
trench, whereupon the earth's axis will
begin to point toward different quarters
of the heavens from those it indicates
at present. The amount of deviation
will depend on the radius of the ditch
the amount of water it holds, the speed
at which the latter moves and the time
during which the motion is kept up
We may suggest to M. Fouche that
when sufficient sphere of French in
fluence has been secured in Africa he
might have trench dug and then by
a.. 10
of tho present poles. French explorers
could then discover them, whereupon
the action of the trench would be stop
ped and the present climatic conditions
restored. France could then remain as
long as she wished tho only nation to
have reached the celebrated points on
the earth's surface. AS the digging Of
the ditch will bo very expensive we
make no charge for this suggestion.
Invention