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sHIPLoAps OF eRlMsronE.

Enormous Amount of Crude Sulphur
Received In This Country.
Birthstone, as a commercial commo-
dity. is Of great Importance in many
branches of manufacture, but the fact
Is not generally known in business cir
cies that lis, 1877 tons came to the Unit
ed States from Sicily in 1897 and that
the year before the importation was
even larger, says the New York Trtb-
une. This commodity comes exclusive
ly from Sicily. and to a great extent
from the port of Palmero. 1t Is ship
ped in bulk like coal, and looks. in It's
raw condition. like pieces OF broken
stone about the size Of those which are
used on macadam roads. 1t is a dun
gray. and from that to bright yellow.
according to its quality! the higher
the grade the yellower the stone. 1t Is
handled by the large importers In Its
crude form only and these dispose OF II
to the manufacturers. by whom 1t Is
subjected to processes which eliminate
the dross and bring to the surface It's
valuable properties. 1t is used by the
manufacturers of fertilizer M terials
and sulphuric acid, and large quantities
are consumed by the manufacturers or
wood pulp and paper. The birthstone
goes in great quantities. also. to the
sulphur refiners. and after it becomes
sulphur 1t plays an important part in
the manufacture of vulcanized rubber.
The addition Of sulphur to plastic rub
Der, vulcanizing the mass between two
tin sheets as an experiment, gave the
world the valuable commodity known
as hard rubber, and no substitute has
yet been found for the yellow dust In
the process. The birthstone statistics
show that United States receives more
OF the material than any other country.
For the same time that 118.137 tons
reached the ports of New York. Balti-
more, Philadelphia, Charleston, Boston.
Wilmington and Norfolk. the following
exports were made from Sicily to other
parts of the world: France. "a. 1896 tons;
Italy, 1862 tons; United Kingdom,
24,520 tons; Russia. 1882 tons; Portu-
gal, 1854 tons; Germany, 1921 tons;
Austria, 1893 tons; Greece-Turkey,
1886 tons; Belgium. 9.253 tops; Swe-
den. Norway and Denmark, H.
226 tons: Spain. 4,039 tons;
Holland, $500 tons. The wine
growing districts OF Europe use
large quantities of the material to de-
stroy the insects which attack the
vines. and although many substitutes
are employed the most careful grow
ers never abandon birthstone for that
purpose. The supply in Sicily ready for
transportation is larger than it has ever
been before. there being no less than
240, 1867 tons in storage
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enormous bowl of crea1 from her
blowzed hands with an inward shud-
der He offered to pay for 1t and the
dame took his quarter and made him
change to the sum of fifteen cents In
jiffy.
Is this the quickest road to Cor
ham," Mr.. Lowderidge asked as he
stepped outside of the gate and pre-
pared to remount.
That's what II is, young man." re-
piled the dame, in an ear-piercing
twang; and with the next breath she
drawled in sing-song:
I'm jolly, youthful. gay and all that.
And l wear my hair in BRAID
But Mr.. Clarence Lowderidge waited
to hear no more. He shot up the in
cline of the road as though pursued by
a spirit. meanwhile making an inter-
nal note of another character for his
comedy-drama Of country life.
When he reached the summit Of the
climb. he glanced back with a sigh
of relief and muttered:
Thank heaven, l once believed in
uddha!"-Amsley' Magazine.
The silver lance., 1898-04-22

PRODUCTION that he wrote for living
and was purely and intensely literary,
Dolly excused his hair and his attire.
He was just about to start upon his
religion tack when Dolly stopped him
in amazement by asking:
"Mr. Lowderidge, do you believe in
Buddha?"
Madam" replied the literary young
ster dreamily, mot to believe in Bud
dha woulu De to mistrust you"
THAT settles it." ground out the
pretty soubrette with very unsou-
brettish grimace; and she proceeded to
lay the lash Of her quick tongue un-
mercifully upon her adorer.
Il go away eart-broken," he mur-
INJURED when she had finished her IT,
rade, but with faith unshaken. A day
will come when you will be kinder to
me and not send me of like the stern
yet adorable churl. who refuses the
beggar the glass of water"
Belinda" Dolly called to her maid,
who was passing through the hall at
this moment, hand Mr.. Lowderidge
a glass of water. Good morning. sir"
Ten years later Mr.. Clarence Low
deridge, the most successful and blood
curdling melodramatist of the decade,
was speeding along a lonely country
road on his bicycle. His last six
months of labor, worry and sleepless-
ness had resulted in the greatest melo-
drama within the recollection Of the
critics-and the worst. But it caught
the crowd and Mr.. Lowderidge was en-
deavoring to recuperate his spent ener-
gies far from the busy haunts of men.
The dust rose In clouds, parching his
throat, and he was fain to alight be-
fore a rather shabby cottage in the en-
deavor to buy a glass Of milk or cider
A fat, short woman came out as she
heard the gate slam behind him. She
was not a ravishing, but decidedly
healthy creature; and her homely fea-
lures seemed to grow upon him in in
terest despite the unmentionable state
of her kitchen apron. Mr. Lowderidge
asked for the milk and received the
The silver lance., 1898-04-22
BLOOD POISONING.
A Nurses Experience.

There are thousands of people suffering
from blood poisoning who have almost
Epa,s vhich they have obtained no help
There are thousands OF others who first or
taund perfect healing. One of these
others. Mrs A F. Taylor, of Englevale,
aAbout two years ago, nursed lady
10 was suffering and finally died) from
s1nod poisoning. 1 must have contracted
~ disease from her; for shortly after her
death, had four ay large SORES des,o1 or 11ieers,
,nng time, both by external application
and with various blood medicines; but, in
-pt heal. They were obstinate, very pain
ful. annoying, and only getting worse all
the time. At last, purchased six bottles
ofDr. AYERS Sarsaparilla, thinking would
rive it a thorough trial. Before the first
Bottle was taken, noticed a decided i'm
nJovement in my general health; my ap-
petite was quickened, and felt better
and stronger than I had for some time.
while using the second bottle, / noticed
that the sores had begun to look healthier
The silver lance., 1898-04-22
VALUABLE LINCOLN DOCUMENT
Bounty Claim for Services In the Black
Hawk War Pound

Hawk War Found
From the New York Journal: A valu-
able Lincoln document has just been
unearthed in the pension Office in
Washington by Colonel Dalton, chief of
the old war and navy division. 1t is a
bounty land claim, made by the mar
tyred president in 1855, in which he
makes application for 160 acres under
the law allowing such allotment to all
soldiers who served fifteen days or
longer in any war previous to the civil
struggle. Captain Lincoln, as he was
then, received the land for which he
asked The document. which was
sworn to by Mr.. Lincoln. declares that
he served forty days in 1882 as captain
of a company in the regiment OF iii
nois mounted volunteers, commanded
by Colonel s. w. Thompson, In the war
with the British band of Sacs and other
tribes of Indians on the northwestern
frontier known as the BLACK Hawk
war"
The silver lance., 1898-04-22
PAID HIS DEBTS,
All Because He Found . Series Of
Lawsuits.

All Because He Found Series of
Lawsuits.
Calvin Huson, an old-time lawyer
of this city, who died in Libby prison,
used to tell good story of William H.
Seward. In whose Office he studied law
for about two years. Seward retired
from the governors chair 100000 in
debt. He returned to Auburn and
went to practicing law. says the Roch-
ester Democrat and Chronicle. 1t was
not long after this that Woodward, the
famous manufacturer OF plows, began
to have q lot of trouble with firms all
over the country who infringed his
patents. He began to look about him
for a lawyer to prosecute them. Realiz-
ing that It was a gigantic task, he
would have none but the best lawyer
to be secured. In his search he went
to Albany and attended the court OF
appeals for several days. Seward was
arguing case in that court and Wood
wards attention was attracted to him.
Woodward became convinced that the
lawyer, whom he did not then know,
was the one to conduct the case, 30
one day when court was over he made
his way to the clerk OF the court and
asked who the young lawyer was. He
was much surprised to get the reply:
why, that's Gov. Seward" When
Woodward went to find Seward at his
hotel 1t was to learn that the latter
had taken the train Immediately after
the close Of court for Auburn. Wood
ward followed him on the next train
and engaged Seward to conduct HIS
case for him. After some months Sew
ard went to Albany to have the first
case against the infringers tried. The
opposition was represented by twelve
lawyers, among whom were senators,
congressman and some of the best at
torneys in the state. After much de-
batting among themselves as to who
should conduct the defense, they final
ly settled the job upon one of their
number. He was no match for Seward,
who easily won the case and got
strong opinion from the court. Armed
with the opinion, Seward went back to
Auburn and began to fight all along
the line, wherever there was an in
fringement. He sent a copy OF vol
luminous brief to every man who was
concerned in the infringement. and
they were scattered all over the United
States, together with the opinion. For
several weeks briefs left Stewards Of
fee by the bushel- -basketful. He car
ried the enemies works by storm.
There were no more suits. At the end
Of a year Seward had paid up the debt
Of 5000, 900 and was a rich man besides.
The silver lance., 1898-04-22
Men Haven't All the Privileges.

She-"There's a great deal OF unfair
ness in this world. Women are barred
out of society for things that men may
do with impunity." He-"That may
be true. but. on the other hand, men
would be barred out of society II they
did some things that women do with
impunity every day" She-"Td like
to have you name just one of them."
He-"Well. kissing other peoples wives
stance
The silver lance., 1898-04-22

took nearly all of the medicine, but stiIl
the trouble became worse, and felt that
my condition was hopeless. tried sever
al remedies recommended by my friends
but without benefit. After had been suf-
fering several months, Thomas Campbell,
also a resident of this city, urged me to
try DIR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People
"he finally persuaded me to buy . box
and began to use the pills according to
directions. Before had taken the second
box began to feel relieved, and after TAX
ing = few more boxes, l considered myself
restored to health. The pills gave me new
life, strength, ambition and happiness."
DIR. Williams Pink Pills cure dyspepsia
by restoring to the blood the requisite con-
stituents OF life, by renewing the nerve
force and enabling the stomach to prompt
ly and properly assimilate the food. These
pills are n specific for all diseases having
their origination in impoverished blood or
disordered nerves They contain every
element requisite to general nutrition. to
restore strength to the weak, good health
to the ailinR.
The silver lance., 1898-04-22

AOA ~A0 - - -
Both tho method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is tho
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing TO the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt In
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend 1t
TO all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 30
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA RIO SKRUp ca
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL
LOUISVILLE. ~. NEW y0ax. ~
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Harsh.

II don't quite see why that very de-
cadent author is the recipient of so
much attention" said the d-fashion ed
lady. THAT is very easily explained, !"
replied Miss Cayenne. There Ii a
natural curiosity to see a person who
could put such things into cold type
without being ashamed. Washington
Star.
The silver lance., 1898-04-22
WntePnPOfsf.

Waiter (who has spilled the contents
Of a water bottle over a guest)-Shall
1 get you a napkin? Guest-I think you
would better get me a mackintosh.-
Truth.
The silver lance., 1898-04-22

Vacant Islands in Indian Ocean.
Between Madagascar and the coast
of India there are about IS 900 islands,
only 900 Of which are inhabited, but
most Of which are capable of support
ing . population.
The silver lance., 1898-04-22
Beauty Is Blood Deep

Clean blood means clean skin. No
beauty without IL. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic cleans your blood and keeps 1t clean, BY
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all I'm
purities from the body. Begin to-day TO
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, ,blackhs saAs,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets, beauty for ten cents All drug
gists. satisfaction guaranteed. 10c. 26c. b0c.
The silver lance., 1898-04-22

and to heal. Before the six bottle, h.H
Deen taken' the ulcers were healed. The
SKIN sound and natural, and INV he.ItS
better than it had been for years. bsr.
oeen wei eyer since. l had rather hsve
one ooftle of DR.. Ayer's SarsapariiIa th.s
three of any other kind" 'nAn
MS Is put one example of the remedial
vaiue OF Dr. Ayers Sarsaparilia IN Ill
,orms t3 OF piood disease. There is no Other
piooo medieine that cures so promptIv
SO surely and SO thoroughly. After neat,
nan century of test and trial it is the
siahoaro s.o medicine of the world for ali
oiseases OF the blood. Sores, ulcers ho;1s
tetter, rheuma atism, scrofula and eyery
other blood disease is durable by Or. Avcris
Sarsapariila- The success of this re,nedv
n mas caused many limitations to be put on
the market Imitation remedies vork ~,
itation cures. The universal testimonx !.
nat "one bottle of DR.. Ayers Sarsapar3,is
!, ss worm , three OF any other kind" If YOU
are interested in knowing more about fhis
remedy, get DR., Ayers Curebook s,nrs,
OF cures told by the cured. II is sent frsy
On request by the J. c. Aver Co., Loweii
Mass. Write for it. -'o"eAi,
The silver lance., 1898-04-22

what made you so anxious to intro
duce Highly and Digby?" Highly tells
war stories and Digby tells fish stories"
The silver lance., 1898-04-22

Mr.. Hopeful-How dull 1t was ~
Wilkins party last night. She-Yes;
in the early part of the evening. It
got brighter after you Ieft.--standar1.
The silver lance., 1898-04-22

Tallest Trees In the World.
The gum trees Of Victoria are the
tallest trees in the world, averaging
800 fest high,
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Smoke sIedgc Cigarettes, 20 for ct.

ut is bad luck to walk under n ladder -
Yes; at this time OF year 1t is bad luck
even to be In the same room with one
The silver lance., 1898-04-22

War is horrIbler, Isn't it, Before a
war men tell you what they would do In
battle and after war they tell us what
they did do
The silver lance., 1898-04-22
BELIEF IN BUDDHA.

M jolly, youthful.
gay and all
that,
And l wear my
hair in a braid.
know no more
than how to
spell 'cat.'
But I'm danger
Gus, still I'm
afraid;
For l know you
The silver lance., 1898-04-22

No-To-B Bao for FIFTY Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weah
men strong blood pure, b0c. ti. All druggists
The silver lance., 1898-04-22

The belief is gaining ground that Bill
Patterson was struck BY a pretty girl.
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THE CAUSE OF DYSPEPSIA.

From the Kopubllcnn, Scranton, Pa
The primary cause of dyspepsia IL lack q
vitality the absence of nerve force the 1oaD
of the life-sustnining elements of the blood
No organ can properly. perform IT, funo-
tious when the source Of nutriment faila.
When the stomach is robbed OF the nour-
ishment demanded by nature, assimilation
ceases, unnatural gases are generated Ne
entire system responds to the discord.
A practical illustration OF the symptoms
md torture of dyspepsia is furnished by
the case of Joseph T. Vandyke, 40 Hick-
ory St, Scranton. Pa
In telling his story, Mr.. vandyke says:
The silver lance., 1898-04-22

trouble OF the stomach,
which was very aggra-
Snting. l had no appe-
tite, could not enjoy my
self at any time, and es-
pecially was the trouble
severe when | awoke in
the morning. l did not
know what the ailment
was, but it became stead
lily worse and l was in
constant misery.
81 called in my family
physician, and he ding
nosed the case us catarrh
of the stomach. He pre-
scribed for me and l had
tho praser1ntippf filtaJ I
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-12-30
Called Meeting.

desire all those who have con-
tributed to the support of the Y.
M. z. A., also any who wish to be-
come members, active or honorary,
to meet at the Y. M. G. A. rooms
Monday evening, January 2, at
1870 O'Clock. My reasons are to
complete the organization, and
have elected a board of managers.
BY personal solicitations / have
obtained over $50 in Grangeville
and have just received $50 from
an eastern party as a Xmas gift.
| have kept an accurate account
OF every cent received and expend-
ed, and to ease the minds of sew
eral citizens(?) who doubt my sim
certify and feel as though / am get
ting a good thing out of it, espec-
tally to be present and examine the
work done, look over my accounts,
and to every cent misplaced / will
add one dollar to the fund. Dur
ing the month of December over
800 men will have visited the Y.
M. 9. A. room, counting daily at
tendance, and nearly 200 letters
written. The room is well pa
tronized and fully appreciated by
those for whom it is intended.
G. A. GREEN.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-12-30
WeStlake Items,

All springs and wells on the noun.
tam have been unusually low this fall
and winter.
Fred Augustine has sold his ranch
(the old Dresser place) for $I4co cash. 70
an Iowa party.
Railroad excitement has quoted down
ana everyone content now to await de-
velopments without predictions.
William Denham's and r. Adams'
families are all down with measles.
though not seriously sick we under.
stand.
The chinook did not come any too
soon, for range stock horses have been
dying off on the reservation for want OF
feed
Adam Hammers is spending the holi.
days at Uniontown and will remain un.
til after New Years. Nickthur is run.
ming the shop.
We learn today that the Northern Pa.
citic has increased its grading force up
Lapwai and are now quite Always up this
side of Caldwell's
Heavy rain Monday with chinook
winds still blowing has paralyzed the
snow. Hills and roads are bare with in
dications of all the snow going.
Jim Sampley is camping with Chris
Matheson since he sold his ranch. Tohn
Matheson is below working for Harry
Dowd and will remain until spring.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-12-30
Denver Items.

Denver is full of railroad men. who
go and come very mysteriously.
The Xmas tree drew a large crowd.
and the distribution of presents was
very extensive.
Denver is suffering from siege of pet
ty larceny that will terminate seriously
if not discontinued.
The school entertainment FRIDAY
night was big success, and the meri.
torious work of our teachers was a gen
eral theme of conversation. School will
open again on January q, and be con.
tinued indefinitely.
The dance at the school house Mon
day eve was greeted with a
large crowd and in spite of the inclem-
ent weather parties came from White
Bird, Cottonwood and other points.
The prizes tor the best walters were
awarded by the judges to Mrs, Nv CLAY.
ton, Mrs D Yates and Asa Jones and B
Bates and Miss Maud Rowe.
A large party of friends sat down to an
Xmas dinner at the home Of I d Davis.
Sunday, to celebrate their crystal we'd
ding. With the beautiful decorations
and menu fit for prince everybody
present hoped the affair would crystalize
into another happy occasion. Presents
too numerous TO mention were left to at
test the high regard the worthy host
ard hostess were esteemed by those
who attended the occasion.
The Modern Woodmen of America in.
stituted lodge Of a. members at the
school house Tuesday night, with S
Parker as counsel; J L Miller, adviser;
{ ? Hinkle, bankeri ~ Pulse, clerk;
9 W Workman, escortj w T Zehner,
Watchman: D Yates. sentry, i + Risley,
chief forester: 6 5 Stockton, camp ply
stefan, and Isaac Zehner, H Rowe and
F higgins as board of managers. The
meeting concluded with an elaborate
supper at the Code hotel The lodge
will give big ball next Friday night in
the school house.
During the Christmas exercises al the
church some unprincipled scoundrel
went through the home of Rev. Silas
Perkins, and after a general ransackinp
o. the beds, trunks and other articles
left with the watch of Mrs. Perkins.
the only article that could be taken.
Words cannot express our contempt for
this transaction. 1t was not the work
Off professional or he would not have
taken the watch, and if the person who
did has one grain of manhood left and
his conscience gifted with a spark Of
shame, he will return Mrs. Perkins her
watch. 1t has her maiden name en-
graved on the inside of the case, .'Josie
Long. Feb. %. 1884," II can be Of use
to nobody but her, and we hope the mis- J.
creant who did this will suffer reno rse
of conscience until he returns this high.
ly treasured present, not because of its
intrinsic value. but its associations.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-12-30
NOTICE OF ATTACHMENT.

In the District Court Of the Sc cond
Judicial District of the state of Idaho, in
and for the County of Idaho.
JAMES II. MOORE,
Plaintiff.
VS..
Milo WoRDEN and MA
RON WoRDEN,
Defendants.
State of Idaho,
County of Idaho.l
], A. w. Talsington, Clerk Of the
above entitled Court IN the County and
State aforesaid, hereby certify that !
have issued Writ of Attachment in the
above entitled cause against the prop
erty of the above named defendants.
In witness whereof l have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the Seal
lsEAL. lof said court at Mt Idaho,
Idaho, this 23rd day of Decem-
Der, 1895. A. w. TALKINGroN.
3I-N Clerk of the District Court.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-12-30
v ant a Climate?

1t is warm in Vineland-no snow in (
winters inches Deep remaining on the ground over
"a hours and in time no cold below TX degrees above
zeropure air, good water, good schools and churches
These things make life worth living in Vineland
Many hill ranchers buying homes Vneland while keep
ing and working their ranches good schools
and pleasant and healthful climate On Dec TO- land sale
contract No. 391 was signed. 5acre tract will give
one ne garden plenty of the choicest of fruits and an acre
or two OF alfalfa which will provide food for cow and horse
Drive down with your wife and see for yourself AS home
tor the mining of the Clearwater and Salmon river ba
sins there is no competition with Lewiston Valley Send for
illustrated pamphlet, free. Or call the FREE Press office
and interview Brother Parker.
Lewiston Water and Power Comply
Gonoord, Warrington,
Lewiston, Idaho.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-12-30
NOTICE OF ENTRY AND F1NA1
PROOF OF STUART TOWNSHIP

Notice is hereby given, that on Nov.
20, 1898, at Grangeville. Idaho. before
James DE Haven Esq U. S. Commission i.
er. made Anal proof on the Stuart
,ownsite entry. as Probate Judge of
s IDAHO county. Idaho, having pIsviously
MED on saple as Such Probate Judge
Said tewpsite is described as fo,lo1s
.o-wit; The Smart Townsite, and mum.
bered At Lewiston Land Ofiice as Town.
site No. ). and being the MEX of SCI
o. Sec. No. s. and NWX ofSWH ana
Lots 5 and 6. Sec. No. 4, TIP q, NRa
= B NJ. containing Io4 53-ioo acres. All
persors interested will please take no.
], ana govern themselves as provided
Statutes of the State Of Idaho.
Dated Dec. 10. 1893.
w, N, SCALES,
Probate Judge. and As such Lo.
Gator Of said Townsite.