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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-07-01

The silver republicans hold their State
convention in Boise. July "a.
When your bike needs any repairing
take it to Art Murray and Charlie Gill
more-they are experts.
The Methodist church is being gener
ally repaired, new roof etc. Services
will be held in the Pavilion for the pres
ent.
Rev. R. M. Hardman has so books for
sale. They are all bound books. Dick
ems works in Is volumes. Now is your
chance.
Frank Crosse is becoming very popu-
lar. The passengers on passing trains
throw him beautiful boquets, they are
30 badly stuck on him.
DR.. Buttner, the dentist, will be i'll
Shosbone on July 10th, tor few days
only. Those desiring first class dental
work Will do well to see him.
Liz IOultn VI July Will uOt NC Ctle-
brated in Shoshone this year. AS re :
suit many of our people will visit Boise,
HALEY, Ketchum and the Falls.
Rev. Hardman's subject for Sunday
evening: "The Pagan's Prophesy."
Good singing by quartette-Anthem
and Chants. Everybody come,
The Silver City Avalanche has pub
lished announcement of candidacy for
Office, as follows: Two for Sheriff; Three
for Assessor; Four for Auditor. The
Office seekers of Owyhee county are
plentiful.
There are numerous candidates out
for the Office of Sheriff for this Fall.
AS none of them have yet authorized the
publication of their card. announcing
the tact, it is believd that they are weak
kneed, and fear they can't make the
connection.
The Idaho Volunteers sailed from San
Francisco for Manila Monday, and with
them are the following brave boys from
our little town of Shoshone, who are
willing to die for our flag, the Red
White and Blue.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-07-01
REPUBLICANS, ATTENTION.

At the meeting of the Republican
County Central Commute of Lincoln
county, on Monday last, the vacancies
in the committee were filled and it now
stands as follows to-wit.
Toponis-T. II. Gooding.
Malad-W. Van Iron.
Clover Creek-Leo Uhrlaub.
Bliss-D. B. Bliss
Boulder Hill. S Vader.
Minadoka-E. G. Kinney.
Shoshone-L. K. Adams
It is ordered by the Republican County
Central Committee of Lincoln County
that the precinct committeeman OF the
various precincts call the primaries for
the same on Saturday July 23d, to elect
delegates to attend the County Conyen-
ton to be held in Shoshone, Saturday
August 9th, to elect delegates to attend
the Republican State Convention. Each
precinct is entitled to representation as
follows:
Toponis
Malad
Clover Creek
Bliss
Boulder Hill
Pagari
M:nadoka
Schodde
ShCshone o.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-07-01
Fred Wilson,

Miss Gertrude L, Berry, of Riverside
ranch, near Hagerman, Idaho. was the
successful competitor in the Albion
State Normal Oratorical contest. She
also won a medal given by the Hager-
man school, two years ago, for the best
recitation. Miss Gertie is modest, re-
firing girl of sixteen and has lived near
" all her life in her pleasant country
home on the banks of Snake river, until
the term of the Albion Normal School
which she attended. This is certainly a
good beginning for young girl with
few advantages beyond her own tact.
Beside the rivers tranquil flow,
Where streamlets glide and blossoms
blow,
Where frownlng cliffs hang DER the
stream,
And snowy torrents flash and CLEAN.
She dwells, maiden pure and fair,
A simple child of nature there.
-Conamore.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-07-01

ROLL OF HONOR.
John Dornen, John H Campbell,
Sam A Harris, Clyde A Senter,
Charles Rem, George w Lee,
John F Swank, John L Ford,
Fred Tucker, Thomas w Parry,
Frank Smith, Ralph Potter,
Frank A Morton, James MalIoy,
Bert Harris, S James Donaldson
John G Gaunt, William G Cottle,
Bert Colvin, Robert Bonner,
Louis N Nuzman, Benz. F Moore,
John R Berry, Alfred Nuzman,
Ross J Colvin, CHI PEST,
Joe G May, Sam D Briggs,
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-16

Sometimes it does not pay to be
economical. A farmer near Hubbard,
Neb., purchased As head of cattle and
started to drive them home. He was
cautioned to not drive them across the
ice on the river, as it was considered un.
safe, and he was directed to the bridge.
But he calculated that the tolls would
amount to $3.50 at ten cents head, and
made up his mind to save that amount.
So he drove them on the ice, not in a
string, but all in bunch, and soon
there was a crash and the cattle broke
through. Fortunately number OF
cowboys from the stock yards had fol-
lowed him, anticipating such an acct
dent; and, with ropes, they saved 32 oil
the herd. The IS that were drowned
were the most valuable animals, and
the total loss was more than $500. He
will patronize the bridge for.the rest OF
his life
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-16
RACING ON STILLS.
A sport That Is Quite Popular Among
the French Peasantry.


In certain parts of France stilt-wslk'
ing is necessary accomplishment. In
the Landes, for example, verybody
uses them-the postman on his rounds,
the peasant going to market, the shep-
herd tending his flocks, even the little
children-the nature of the coNntry de-
mands it.
One day Landais peasant came into
Bordeaux on his stills, and the idea of
silt races came into being. The silt
race of 1892, described by writer in
the Sketch, demonstrated the wonder
full endurance of these peasants, both
male and female.
If one takes into consideration the
great heat that prevailed, the hardness
Of the roads, the speed to be maintained
if one aspired to win, and the scanty
allowance of food, sleep and drink,
one cannot but marvel at the hardness
of these people. Out of SO male start
ers 80 accomplished the enormous jour-
ney of 400 kilometers in the fixed time
of eight days and half. Certainly
many suffered great fatigue, and some
complained of numbness, but none were
seriously ill. One or two had at length
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-16
THE DIFFERENCE.

A ..tle girl sat by the window one day,
With very cross face. I'm sorry to say,
And cried, as she looked through the clear
window-pane
II think it's too hateful, this tiresome old
rain!
j can't go outdoors,
Because it just pours;
Ill Rave to stay in till it's pleasant again."
Shed books, this same girl, and she'd
games, and she'd toys,
She'd pictures, and paints-oh. she'd plenty
of joys;
But, pouting and sulking (of course, all In
vain).
She said: ITS too hateful. this tiresome
old rain!
l can't go outdoors,
Because it just pours
think 1t might stop, and be pleasant
again."
Now full Of delight every leaf, every flower,
AS down fell the drops of that charming
cool shower;
Glad robins and bluebirds chirped out q
refrain;
The grass danced for joy, and the upspring'
Ing grain;
All Natures dear voice
Sang: Let us rejoice!
Rejoice in this beautiful, beautiful rain!
Mai Stevens. in N. Y. Independent.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-16

There is a river in Arizona known as
Hassa-Y ampa, which runs for few
miles as clear and broad stream, and,
narrowing suddenly, disappears
through the sands, only to gush out
again a few miles further on and run
along again as placidly as well-regu.
lated stream should. The man who
described this stream adds that there is
legend connected with this river, to
the effect that anyone who ever tastes
of it's waters can never afterwards tell
the truth. This suggests vague doubt
as to the truth of this story, although
such things have been heard of be-
fore
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-16

to climb down and walk, vanquished by
the fierce sun.
1t is an interesting fact that at first
the mems route was simply Bordeaux,
Bayonne and back; but the authorities
begged that the course might be ex-
tended to their most beautiful town,
particularly as they were just then en-
tertaining his majesty, King Oscar IL.
of Sweden.
The first prize winner and the cham
pion of all was Pierre Deycard, OF Bilos,
Commune of the Girond. He won the
most valuable of the many medals, be-
sides 1000 francs and a number of
minor cash prizes. His time was 1913
kilometers 93S meters an hour, includ-
ing stops. His progress was YER
table tour de force. He was terribly
anxious to win. His short snatches of
sleep were broken by dreams, in which
he seemed to be buying cows with the
prize money and settling down to mar
ried life with his sweetheart. At st.
Vincent de Terosse he was followed by
musicians who played LA Marseillaise"
with so great an effect upon the crowd
that one gave him ten francs, another
20, and so on. At OAK he found 200 peo-
pie waiting for him. He was too ia
tigued to notice them, and had to ask
his cycling escort to roar at him in or,
der to keep him awake. He even dozec
on his stills, still striding mechanically
Camphorated brandy frictions were
tried to get rid of the cramps thai
threatened him. Young girls came out
to meet him with laurel wreaths anC
bouquets, and everywhere he was haileo
like conquering Roman general.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-16
PoLlTENEsS PAID.
How an Accommodating Boy was re-
wnrded by a Stranger.

How an AccOmmOdat ting Boy was He
wnrded by a Stranger.
Jimmy Brennan, Ii years old, and son
of Folice Officer Brennan, OF Seattle,
was standing on Yesler way, when a
stranger came along, says the Post-ln-
telligencer of that city. He looked like
a man who had just returned from
logging camp.
"Eoys," he said, where's the Butler
hotel?"
I'm tell you for quarter" said one
of Jimmy's companions.
In show you where it is for ten
cents" chimed in another.
Say, I'll do it for five CENTS" re-
marked a third
Mister" said Jimmy, III point out
the Butler to you for nothing"
You're my man." said the rough
looking stranger, and the two went
down Yesler way together, while jim
my's companions stayed behind to call
him chump. Jimmie led the stranger
to the Butler.
"Come in here" said the man, and he
led the boy into clothing store. "Give
this boy the best suit of clothes in the
house." said the stranger. Jimmy sim
ply opened his mouth. Soon he had on
a fine suit.
NOW give him an overcoat" said the
stranger, and Jimmy's eyes tried to
H.. n+e Thn n1a ri,
adorned Jimmy with an overcoat.
snow hat" said the stranger, Jim.
my wanted to cry. He thought it was
Christmas time, and that he was by the
side of CRATE fire, reading Andersen's
fairy tales.
Soon he was arrayed in new hat, new
suit, new overcoat. The stranger paic
for all. Jimmy started out of the store
He was so bewildered that if severa
COLLINS had put in their appearance hi
would have joined them in their fairy
land festivities.
"Just minute" said the stranger
Jimmy waited. If the stranger hat
said: $50 roll in the dust of the street,
Jimmy would have done it.
The stranger went down in his peck
cts and closed his dealings with Jimm.
by giving him a five-dollar gold piec
and a gold nugget worth about five dol
lars.
Then Jimmy thanked the strange
and went off to tell his companion
about the man whom he showed tn
Hotel Butler "for nothing"
The stranger was Klondiker, sup
posed to be Patrick Calvin, who re
turned on the Rosalie, with forum
estimated at about $4,000. 1t pays t
be polite. If you don't think so, as
Jimmy Brennan.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-16
QUESTIONS FOR ANSWERS.

1. What was the principle laid down by
Christ regarding forgiveness?
2. How did He illustrate this truth?
5. How great was the debt the king for
gave his servant?
A. What was the debt owed to this servant
by a feliow-servant?
s. Describe the difference in the conduct
of the two creditors?
g. How is this same thing often seen in
the relations CT a man with God and with
MS fellow~men?
: What was the Just punishment OF the
unjust ard wicked servant?
: What IS true forgiveness?
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-16

natives are very fond. In the flower
ing season, when the sap is abundant,
the leaves on one side of the tree are
cyt off, and the rind pared down to the
ttbdy fiber. Notches are then cut and
A peg inserted, so that the juice may
Dc esnddcted into the calabash sus-
peaded below. Curiously, the juice
runs more freely at night, that which
exudes during the day being allowed
TO run waste IS being of little value.
Where there are great number of trees
being tapped, watch is kept all night
for fear of thieves and poachers. who
wait their opportunity and climb the
trees very early in the morning to steal
the juiec.-Strand Magazine.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-16
Not TO BE Imposed unon.

It was Whites first experience in
prayer meeting. During the service his
father was asked to offer prayer, and
in the midst of his petition a good
brother responded with hearty amen.
Willie suffered this to pass without re-
mark; but when it was repeated, think
ing it was said to draw his fathers
prayer to a close, he could stand ii no
longer, and, rising in his seat, he ex-
claimed in his clear, childish voice:
Don't you mind him, papa; you pray
Just s long S yor want to."-Boston
Herald.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-16
TAPPING DATE PALMS.

How the Operation Is Performed by
the Bengalese.
We are indebted for this photograph
to the Baptist Missionary society. 1t
was taken in Bengal, where great
quantity of juice is extracted from the
date palms, for making sugar and vari-
Gus kindR of sweetmeats, of which the
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-18
Organising an Engineers club.

About thirty young men who are employed
in the city as steam engineers met last
evening In the reception room Of the Yourg
Mems Christian association for the purpose
of organizing an engineering club. +. b.
Babcock, speaking for the men who proposed
starting the club, explained that 1t was the
intention to interest all members OF the
craft In the undertaking and secure their CO.
operation; that a series of lectures by men
prominent in the profession and discussions
on subjects relating to engineering would be
arranged for the regular weekly meetings.
officers were appointed as follows: Chairman.
Schroeder; secretary, e. Miller. 1t was de-
cided to choose a name for the club later on,
also to hold the first meeting next Monday
evening and TO appoint committees which
should report at that time. These were as
follows: Committee on arrangements, w. r.
Stark, r. Miller, w. S. Johnscn; committee
on constitution and bylaws, +. b. Babcock.
w. 5. Johnson, NJ. Melcomb.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-18
HOW HILLmAN LOST MONEY
Gave Savings to John Walker to Keep
l.. for Him and Money In Alleged
to Have Been stolen. -

An interesting sequel to an alleged
pocketpicking Tuesday afternoon was de-
veloped last night, when Joseph Hillman.
a mechanic employed at the exposition
grounds, swore out a warrant for the arrest
of John Walker on the charge of swind!ing.
Walker is a shoemaker living at 1922 Lake
street. Tuesday evening he reported to the
police that sneak thieves had stolen $40
from his wife's dress pocket while she was
shopping in the downtown district. Last
night Hillman appeared at the police sta
ton and told a story that may result in
showing tho reported p~ocketpicking was
only a scheme to swindle him out Of $3.50.
Hillman says that he came to the city
from Chicago in March ito work at the ex-
position grounds and having been employed
all the time since then, has saved $3.50,
which he has given to Walker in small sums
from time to time to keep for him. He had
planned to return to Chicago yesterday and
had asked Walker to return his savings
Wednesday. When he called for them at
that time Walker explained that he was I'M
able to return the money owing to the fact
that his wife had lost II, together with $50
Of her own Hillman is heartbroken over
his loss, but he thinks that Mrs. Walker
still has 1t in her possession and that it can
be recovered by the police.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-18
LOCAL BREViTIES.

The South Side Improvement club will
hold its first meeting Of the season at Tenth
and Hickory streets on Friday evening.
John Unangst. a barber at 1882 Lake
street. accidentally shot himself through the
hand while cleaning a 3S-caliber revolver.
He will probably lose the index finger.
Eight prominent business men OF Missouri
Valley will be initiated into Omaha lodge
of Elks this evening. All MEMBERS Of the
lodge as we'll as visiting Elks are earnestly
requested to be present. Refreshments after
adjournment of meeting.
A meeting of the Retail Grocers' ~associa-
ton was held in the rooms Of the CONNER
cial club last evening. 1t was preliminary
to the regular bi-monthly meetings that are
to be held during the winter, beginning
Thursday evening, December 8.
The hearing OF Mrs. Della Bishop. who
shot and seriously injured Ola Childs a
month ago over domestic troubles. was not
called in police court yesterday, owing to the
complaining witness failing to appear. The
case was reset for hearing this morning at
10 O'Clock and Il subpoena was issued for
Miss Childs.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-18

I SOUTH OMAHA NEWS. |

There Is a sort OF deadlock in the Board
OF Education over the allowing of the final
estimate to contractors for the erection of
the new school buildings. President Rob-
ers and one or two other democratic men,
bers want to cinch the contractors in order
10 make a record for themselves, but up to
the present time the game has been blocked
by the republicans. The republican mem
pers hold that where q saving has been
made by the contractors by reason of a
chanse In the original plans and specifcs-
tons the amount Of this saving should be
deducted from the final estimate. In the
case OF the Lincoln school the saving from
changes made amounts to something like
$l20. The point which the republicans op-
pose Is the effort OF the democrats to stick
the contractors for 5000 on account OF the de-
lay In completing the building. In defense
OF this position it is stated that quite a
number OF children were deprived of the
privilege Of attending school because the
buildings were not completed In the time
originally agreed upon. At the Lincoln
school regular sessions in all departmepts
were not taken up until twenty days after
the commencement Of the fall term. It is
desired now to compel the contractors to
forfeit $40 a day for each OF the twenty
days delay. Some OF the republican menu
bers say that Mcdonald & Book have erected
splendid school buildings In this city and
they do not favor the idea OF mulcting them
Just because they met with difficulty in se-
curing material needed. For instance, the
blackboards for the Lincoln school were
ordered In July last. but on account OF a
rush of orders the firm dealing In black
boards could not supply the material and re-
fused Tho nrdpr Az 1aaGf ton Aaxs mas,
lost In correspondence, and then another
order had to be sent to another firm. The
delay In the matter OF seats was not caused
by carelessness on the part Of any one here.
The seats were shipped in good time, bu:
through carelessness on the part OF a rail-
road employe the car was sidetracked in
Council Bluffs and lay there for ten or
twelve days, while the whole line from here
TO Wabash. Ind, was being secured for the
missing car. On account Of Mcdonald &
Books previous good record and the salts
faction they have given in the past the re-
publicans are inclined to overlook the delay
and not impose a forfeit. Up to the presen,
time the board has attempted to settle the
delay at the Lincoln school only. but later
on the Highland and Corrigan schools will
be taken up and disposed OF. II the demo-
Gratis all hang together the republicans will
be overruled. but Just now II looks as II one
Of the democrats held the same opinion as
the republican mesbers, and in this case
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-18
ueunirfnr the y,aducts.

Another move has been made in the via
duct repair matter, this time by the rail-
roads interested. There was a conference
yesterday between Chief Engineer King OF
the stock yards company, Chief Engineer
Berry Of the Union Pacific and City En-
gineer Beal. At this session the engineers
OF the railroads decided to go ahead and
repair the L street viaduct without any more
ado. The repairs to be made at the present
time will be made wholly on the wooden
portion of the bridge. 1t being the inten-
ton to do what %replanking is necessary to
place the roadway in good condition and
also replank the foot walks. No attempt
will be made this winter to repair or
paint the iron work of the bridge; neither
will any Of the supports OF the bridge be
altered or repaired at this time. 1t is ex-
pected that the material for the work will
be ordered within a day or two and the
work will be done by the railroad compa-
MES interested, under the supervision Of the
city engineer.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-18
Magic City Gossip.

Mrs. H. II. Ames will give a rec option this
afternoon.
A.. A. Larson Of Weston, Ia, was q bust
ness visitor here yesterday.
C. NJ. Hunt Is building an addition to his
store building at Twepty-ffth and n streets.
A permanent sidewalk is being laid in
front of W.. G. Sloan's store on Twenty-dfth
street.
At the Episcopal church tonight Rev.
Walter S. Howard will speak on The Holy
Spirit"
A son was born yesterday to Mr.. and Mrs.
Russell Lucas, Twenty-hfth and jackson
streets.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Graua., 500 North
Seventeenth street. report the birth Of a
daughter.
Hog receipts at this market yesterday
numbered over II, 600 head. making 1~.7S4,1S9
received since January 1.
The deaths equal the b;r.hs SO far this
month, there having been fourteen OF each
reported at the clerks office.
Knoxall council. Royal Arcanun. will hold
an important meeting next Monday night.
All members are urged to attend.
Friday evening Adjutant G. NJ. Fryer Of
the Salvation army will deliver an illustrated
lecture on Darkest America" at the Saliva
tion army hall on Twenty FIFTH street.