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Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1898-05-13
bowl under main stairs. Principal bath

bowl under main stairs. Principal bath
room has full plumbing. Baths on
dressing rooms have tubs and bowls
with hot and cold water. Open fire.
places in hall, parlor, sitting room, din
ing room. reception room, library and
three bedrooms. Sliding doors connect
parlor, sitting room and dining room.
Large main hall with handsome stair
case and stained glass windows. Gov
cred driveway with carriage mount and
side entrance to hail. Stable portion
divided from main house by q solid
stone wall in first story, and brick
walls in second story up to roof, ef-
fectually shutting off all odors and
sounds; accommodations for five
horses; feed bins in loft with chutes to
first story; mans room in second
story. Two family bedrooms and three
servants bedrooms, also billiard room
and hallway finished in attic of main
house; ample storage and large loft
over the attic. Large linen closet off
second story hall.
Cost: $25. 900, not including mantels,
range and heater. This estimate is
based on New York prices for mate
rial and labor. In many sections OF
the country the cost should be less.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1898-05-13
A SCENE ON THE 500.
The King of France Took Possession Of
the Land Two Hundred Years Ago.

The King OF France Took Possession Of
the Land Two Hundred Years Ago.
In st. Nicholas there Is an article on
"The Great Lakes" by w. s. HARDWOOD.
Mr.. Harwood says: While waiting for
my steamer to be carried through ca
nal-locks of the 500, stood one sum-
mer day, near hill ON which now
stands Fort Brady, overlooking the
rapids CT the 500 as they flow from
Lake Superior down into the st. Mary 3
River, and SO on to join at last the
waters of Huron. On the top of this
Hill, as nearly as I could decide from
the topography of the country, was
witnessed. two centuries ago, one of
the NEST remarkable-one of the most
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES in the history of
the New World. 1t has been brilliant
ly described, and I may but mention
it. On June Ia, 1871, strange body OF
men was assembled on this hill 1t
was composed of four classes-the Off
cicl representatives of the King of
France, the Catholic missionaries, the
voyageurs, and the Indians. Weeks
before, word had been sent out to the
chiefs of fourteen of the different
tribes Of Indians in the region to meet
at the SEQ on the date mentioned. An
imriensc cross of wood was made and
carried to the top of the hill overlook
ing the swift flowing rapids. A stout
timber with an engraved plate on it
x,.ao cnf tho hAJ tn, no
ground which was to hold the foot of
the cross When all had assembled,
st. Lusson, the representative of the
king, lifted in one hand clod Of earth,
and in the other his naked sword; and
in the name of his most Christian Maj
esty, the King of France, took posses
sion of the land, embracing in his as
SUMPTION "all the region from the
north to the south sea and extending
to the ocean on the west" The cross
was then raised before the motley
throng-the representatives of the gov
eminent in their most gorgeous suits,
the priests in their rich vestments, the
voyageurs in their hunting arb of
skins, the Indians in their most fan
tastic feathers and paint. AS the
cross assumed position, the priests
intoned stately chant Of the
seventeenth century; then the
French exclaimed "Vive lie Roll"
while, as one historian puts it, ''the
Indians howled in concert" The plate
upon the smaller timber bore an en-
graved description denoting the kings
possession of the land.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1898-05-13

for decisive action until one day the
general was riding with an orderly
down q by-lane outside the posts.
Thomas came full upon son OF the
Emerald isle. who, having laid aside
his rifle with which he had killed a
hog. was busily engaged in skinning
the animal with his sword bayonet, SO
as to make easy work with the bristles
before cooking some pork chops.
>"Ah," cried the general, you rascal!
At last l have caught one OF you in
the act. There Is no mistake about it
this time, and will make an example
of you. sir!''
"Bedad, ganeral, honey!" said the
culprit, Strengthening himself up and
coming to the salute, "it's not shootin'
me that ye ought to be at, but re-
wahrdin' mel"
What do you mean. sir?" exclaimed
Gen. Thomas.
why, yer honor" the soldier re-
piled, this bad haste here had just
bin disecratin' the regimintil badge,
and so was forced to kill him. It's
attn the acorns found him at"
Even Gen. Thomas was Obliged to
laugh at this, and the soldier saved
his life by his wit.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1898-05-13
A Sharks Egg.

A sharks egg is one of the oldest
looking things imaginable, and has no
more resemblance to an egg. strictly
speaking, than it has to paving
stone In one variety it is pillow
shaped and has a long 'horn" or
''feeler' at each corner. The average
size is about two inche7 by two and
three-quarters, and the color almost
pure black 1t is unprovided with
shell, as we understand that word, but
the contents are protected by thick
leathery covering, which has almost
as much elasticity about it as a cover
ing of India rubber would have. The
feelers mentioned catch hold of and
wind themselves round pieces of sea-
weed and other floating objects Gust
as a grape vine tendril would do, and
hang there until the egg is Matched,
providing it does not get destroyed.
One variety of shark lays eighteen eggs
during the month of April. These
float about until early in December,
when the little sharks emerge, the pc
Rod of incubation having been about
nine months.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1898-05-13
SCIENTIFIC.
America

Lamp chimneys and shades can be
safely fastened to the lamp by a neat
little device formed of two pieces of
wire twisted to form a grip at one end
for the lamp and one t the other end
for the top of the chimney, with curved
Jaws each side of the center to hold
shade disk
Telephoning from railroad cars in
motion is made possible by a new in
vention, which has two auxiliary cleo
trio rails attached to one of the main
rails, with disk mounted on car
wheel to complete circuit on the third
rail, the regular wheel being used for
the return current.
In a recently patented method OF
mounting trolley poles on the cars
base-plate carries four vertical springs.
which carry plate on which the pole
is mounted on a pivoted joint with
springs to press 1t against the wire, the
cushion base lessening the shock to
the wire of the rocking motion of the
car.
A newly designed burner for actylene
gas has two jet openings inclined to-
ward each other, with a third opening
to discharge gas at the point of con-
tact of the two outer jets, each outlet
being fitted with an independent air
mixer, bringing air in contact with the
gas before reaching the point of COM
bustion.
To prevent accidents on trolley cars
the trucks are provided with forked
frames, which extend on each side Of
the wheels and end in small wheels.
resting on the track to push a person
out of the way IL he falls under the
car, the wheels being so small that
they will not pass over anything lying
on the track.
An accurate low-water alarm Just
placed on the market has pipe ex-
tending into the tank. with vertical
section at the end carrying piston.
with a float at the outer end. which
pulls the piston up as long as the water
is high, but descends and opens
valve. to give an alarm. as soon as ths
water gets low.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1898-05-13
New Lincoln Story.

A@hhSoh 6bOEys
Boone county Republicans celebrated
Lincoln's birthday with banquet at
Lochinvar hall, says the Indianapolis
Journal, and one of the most interest
ing speeches delivered was that of Gen
Wallace. The address dealt for the
most part with personal "reminiscences
OF the great emancipation. In conclud-
ing his remarks he said:
Il will tell you at this time of an in
cident which I have never before made
public. I do not know that it is
proper, but the man whom it is about
Is gone and will relate it. had
made an engagement with Lincoln to
call at the white house and present
two ladies who desired to meet him.
The time set for the call was II a. m.
At the appointed hour presented my
self. in company with the ladies. AS |
was ushered In saw at the farther end
OF the long room the tall form
OF Lincoln leaning against a window.
He waved his hand, indicating that /
was to take the ladies to a sofa, and
then by another wave of the hand he
motioned for me to come to him.
my heart filled with sympathy for
him, for knew something was wrong.
There were deep lines of suffering
about the face, the features were
drawn and pinched. His hair was thin
and uncombed. He was naturally
somewhat stoop-shouldered, but SEEM
ed to be especially so on this occasion.
If were to live a thousand years l
would not forget the anguish of the
expression of his face l said:
Mr.. Lincoln, hope you are not
sick
HE replied: No, l am not sick
81 said: You look sad. Something
terrible must have happened
"He made no reply, but calling a
servant, he asked how long it would
be until the boat left the wharf for
Harrison's landing. The answer was:
in thirty minutes Then. turning to
me, Lincoln said in an undertone, and
the sadness Of his face deepened as he
said it: L must go on that boat to Har-
rison's landing on the James river
"'What for?' 1 asked, in surprise.
His voice dropped to a whisper as
he replied: 4 must go to Harrison's
landing to keep Mcclellan from sur
rendering the army
''It was after the seven days battle,
and the leader of the great army was
retreating before the Confederates.
"At this point l introduced the
ladies and retired. In thirty minutes
Lincoln was on board the boat, speed
ing away on his journey. The next 1
heard OF him he was at Harrison's
landing, and the union army was not
surrendered"
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1898-05-13
DRIFT.

Statistics from So Wisconsin cream
cries show the butter to contain as low
as 9.1S and as high as 1903 per cent
of water, with an average of 1877 per
cent.
Despite the fact that his new uni
form cost $500 it is doubtful if it looks
as well on General Miles as that old
faded suit looked upon Ulysses S.
Grant.
Now that Iowa has made Washing
toms birthday legal holiday, Missis-
sippi is the only state that has not
recognized the father of his country by
statute.
There are nearly 10000 persons on
the payroll of Greater New York in
some capacity or another. Up to date
Mayor Van Wyck has made but 291
changes of appointments.
Spain has only one first-class naval
vessel, two second-class, two non-sea-
going coast defense ironclads, and not
so many armored or steel or iron
cruisers as the United States.
The photographers show disposition
to poke fun at the vegetable balr' of
the New York $50" This is not as it
should be. The $50" must have some
way of exhibiting their freshness.
Fifteen steamers are now in port at
Philadelphia or waiting their turn to
load grain that is coming to the city
from the west in great quantities
Their aggregate carrying capacity
amounts to over 100000 bushels.
Permission to erect houses Of wor-
ship on military reservations will not
be granted by congress. A bill grant,
ing the permission has been rejected
by the house military affairs commit
tee. The lawmakers are willing to
give the soldiers chaplain but not
a chapel.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1898-05-13
Badge of mexican Veterans.

The badge which will be adopted by
the Kentucky Legislature for the old
Mexican veterans has been designed by
Tiffany & Co. of New York. It Is OBJ
long, an inch wide by an inch and a
quarter long. It Is surmounted by an
eagle three-eighths of an inch high,
with wings half spread. In the center
is an excellent medallion of General
Winfield Scott, around which are thir-
teen stars, representing the original
colonies. Immediately above the me-
dallion is the word Mexican" and be-
low the word Veteran" The edge of
the medal is scalloped opposite each
star. On the diverse side will appear
the name of the wearer and his regi-
ment, company, commander, etc. The
medal will be fastened to q ribbon of
silk, with alternate stripes of red, white
and blue. This badge will be adopted
by the National Mexican Veteran asso-
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1898-05-13
AcErYLENE GAS.
e=s whole City Is Being Lighted

ons Whole City Is Being Lighted
by 1t.
La Nature has the very latest au-
thoritative article upon the use Of
acetylene gas for Illuminating purpos-
es. This gas, which at first was pro-
nounced SO dangerous, Is now found to
be really less to be feared than coal
gas, II proper generator is used by
a careful person. There are good ma
chimes for producing and controlling
the gas, and every one interested In
their details is referred to La Nature,
or the translation Of the original ar
ticle in the Scientific American. It is
interesting to know that acetylene is
coming more and more into use in
France. Many private consumers use
1t, some OF the suburbs OF Paris are
trying 1t and one whole city is lighted
by 1T. The gas Is produced, as will be
remembered. by acting on compound
of calcium and carbon with water. The
calcium is changed to lime by the oxy-
gen in the water, while the carbon
unites with the hydrogen present to
form the infiammabie hydrocarbon
acetylene. This can be shown by a
curious though rather inelegant ex-
pertinent. Take piece Of the stone
like calcium carbide and spit on it..
The water in the saliva is sufficient
to decompose the carbide and the ace
tylene gas may be easily lighted with
match and will burn as long as the
materials used to produce It hold out.
Though you may understand the chem
istry of the process Of the manufac-
ture of acetylene, this practical appli-
cation Of the principles involved will
rather startle you the first time you
see 1t.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1898-05-13
An Quiet Along the potomac.

All quiet along the Potomac" they say.
Except. now and then, a stray picket
Is shot, as he walks on his beat to and
lis nothing-a private or two. now and
VIII not count in the news of the bat
Not an officer lost-only one of the men.
moaning out, all alone. the death-rat-
All quiet along the Potomac tonight,
Where the soldiers lie peacefully dream
ing;
Their tents, in the rays of the clear au-
tumn morn,
Ger the light of the watch-fires are
cleaning,
A tremulous sigh of the gentle night
Through the forest-leaves softly is
creeping
While stars up above, with their glitter
ing eyes,
Keep guard. for the army is sleeping.
There's only the sound of the lone SEN
uy's tread,
As he tramps from the rock to the
fountain,
And thinks of the two, in the low trundle-
bed,
Far away in the cot on the mountain.
His musket falls slack-his face. dark
and grim,
Grows gentle with memories tender
AS he mutters a prayer for the children
asleep
For their mother-may heaven defend
her!
The moon seems to shine just as brightly
as then,
That night when the love yet unspoken.
Leaped UP to his lips, when low. MUIR
INJURED vows
Were pledged to be ever unbroken;
Then drawing his sleeve roughly over his
eyes
He dashes Off tears that are yelling.
And gathers his gun closer up to his side,
AS to keep down the heart swelling.
He passes the fountain, the blasted pine
His footstep is tagging and weary;
Yet onward he goes, through the broad
belt of light,
Toward the shades Of the forest so
Hank! was it the night-wind that rustled
the leaves?
Was it the moonlight so wondrously
flashing?
1t looked like rifie-"Hal Mary, good
byev'
And the life-blood is ebbing and plash-
ing!
All quiet along the Potomac tonight
NO sound save the rush of the river;
While soft falls the dew on the face of
the dead
The picket's off duty for ever!
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1898-05-13
A Case of Irish Wit.

Gen. Thomas was stern discip-
linarian. He had received many com
plants about the pilfering and plum
dering committed by one of his bri-
gades. and being resolved to put this
offense down he issued some very strict
orders. menacing with death any who
should transgress. The brigade liz
question wore for its badge an acorn.
In silver or gold, and the men were
inordinately proud Of this distinctive
sign. Several cases of disobedience
had been reported to the general, but
the evidence was never strong enough
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1898-05-13
How stanton peaea Lincoln.

N~N~--NfA&
The application of man who want
ed to be chaplain in the army during
Mr. Lincoln's administration was re-
Gently found, says the indianapolis
Journal. Attached TO 1t are number
OF endorsements which are not only in
teresting in themselves, but aid in dis
closing the characters of the two men
whose influences largely moulded the
policy of the government in those
turbulent times. The endorsements
read as follows:
Dear Stanton-Appoint this man
chaplain in the army. A. Lincoln"
Dear Mr.. Lincoln-He is not .
preacher. E. M. Stanton.
The following endorsations are dated
few months later, but come just be-
low:
Dear Stanton-He is now.
"a Lincoln"
Dear Mr.. Lincoln-But there is no
vacancy. e. M. Stanton
Dear Mr.. Stanton-Appoint him
chaplain-at-large. A. Lincoln
Dear Mr.. Lincoln-There is no war
rant of law for that.
"E. M. Stanton"
Dear Mr.. Stanton Appoint him
anyhow. A. Lincoln"
Dear Mr.. Lincoln-I will not
&c. M. Stanton"
The appointment was not made, but
the papers were filed in the war de-
partment, where they remain as evil
dence of Lincoln's friendship and Stan
tons obstinate nerve.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1898-05-13
MODERN HOUSES.
Copyright 1898. by shoppells Modern
Hnnaaa


copyright 1898. by Shoppell's Modern
Houses. Architects)
Among the many signs OF progress
tnat have marked this century ia the
growth OF the sentiment Of kindliness
ana humanity towards the brute
beasts. Many of the so-called barbar-
Gus races seemed to be In advance of
the civilized nations in this respect.
Out II Is not unfair to say that this was
largely owing to peculiar religious be-
llefs or superstitions, such as that of
relncarnation, or Of the sacred charac-
Ter OF certain animals, rather than to
sentiments Of genuine humanity. 1t
does not argue that this sentiment is
universal among our people that we
have been impelled to found societies
Tor the prevention of cruelty to ami
mails, and even to children. But these
very societies prove that the people Of
higher culture and refinement are
working along the lines that will bring
conviction and improvement to the
masses. This gradual change in SEN
timent towards the animal is striking
ly shown in the greater care that is
given to the housing of domestic ami
mails, although very much still re-
mains to be done in this direction. The
time was not long distant when any
KIND of shelter was supposed to be
Mt for cattle, sheep and pigs and even
horses. A barn or stable meant moth
ing more than roof and four walls,
often more or less open to the ele-
ments, and with scarcely any appli-
ances that tend to cleanliness. OF
course this condition of affairs is. still
to be found in the parts of the coun-
try longest settled, but shrinking
changes are noted in the nearer COM
munities and in the cities.
The progress of sanitary science is
also feature in the history of the
century. Indeed broadly speaking, san
itation is almost wholly growth of
this century, for only the crudest prin-
cipals were known or enforced a hun
dred years ago. Now sanitary science
plays very important part in the reg
ulation modern life. From our birth
to our death Indeed we may say with
strict truth before and after these two
events respectively, from our rising
to our retiring and in all the multi
farious occupations of daily life, sani-
tary science spreads its safeguards
around us. 1t is not to be expected,
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1898-05-13
Points on Patent Law.

under a foreign patent and manufac-
turing an article which has also been
patented in this country cannot import
A decision by the United States court
of appeals at st. Louis seems to es-
tablish as a principle OF law the fact
that a foreign manufacturer working
and sell in this country the article so
patented, the American patent giving
to the American patentee the exclusive
right to manufacture and sell here.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1898-05-13
Anthony Hope.

Mr.. Anthony Hope or Hawkins, the
novelist, tells woeful tales of us since
he went home loaded with coin taken
in from us by his lecturing. He says
that he thinks that more than half the
population of the United States are in
reviewers for the press, and that they
are an egotistic, impudent set. Think
of i'll" says Mr.. Hawkins; instead OF
asking me about England they all
wanted to know what thought about
America"
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1898-05-13

therefore, that the care and housing
OF domestic animals should be left to
chance alone. Sanitary experts have
given their attention to barns and sta
bles, until it is possible to-day to build
these structures so that they shall have
none of the unpleasant features we are
apt to associate with them. They are
free from odors, from unhealthy emil
nations of all kinds, and from vermin.
Such state of affairs must exist or
stables would not be tolerated in close
proximity to dwellings in the city
streets.
For some time it has been customary
in France to build stables directly con-
nected with magnificent villa houses,
both of them sheltered under the same
roof. The practice has been taken up
in this country, although not in a
marked degree, as yet. The indications
are that it will grow in favor, as it
makes a strong appeal to the very
many wealthy Americans, horse fan
ciers and owners, who are building
villa houses in the suburbs, where
building lots are too expensive to war
rant detached lot for a stable, or
much of his plot as possible for lawn
and garden purposes. 1t is to be noted
that one of the handsomest houses in
America, the show place of Belmont
at Newport, is combination of villa
and stable. The accompanying design
is for villa of this kind with sta
BILE under the same roof, and separated
from the residence by a covered drive
way. The plans and details are such
that all Objectionable features are elm
mated, our space being too limited to
publish floor plans, and any informa-
ton in regard to them will be fur
nished upon application to the archi-
tects.
Description - General dimensions
Width, including veranda and coach
room, 1873 feet inches; depth, includ-
ing reception bay and kitchen extern
sion, 70 feet inches. Heighths of
stories Cellar. 8 feet; first story, II
feet; second story, 8 feet inches: at
tic, feet. Exterior materials Foun-
udllOu, 5IOhC, III 5IUIy, STONE ana
shingles; second story, gables, DORM
ers and roofs, shingles; circular turret.
shingles and panel work. Interior fin
ish, hard white plaster, hard wood
flooring and trimming in principle
rooms of first story and main halls of
firsv story and second story; hard wood
main staircase; soft wood flooring and
trimming in kitchen department, stable
and in second and attic stories. All in
terror woodwork finished with hard oil
and stained to suit owner. Colors: All
stone work cleaned down at COM
pletson and repointed. All walls
shingles dipped and brush coated
terra Gotta stain. Trim cornices and
other mouldings. dark brown
Saskes, dark green. Veranda floors
and ceiling oiled. Outside doors
natural color vanished. Roof shin
giles dipped and brush coated red stain.
Accommodations: The principal rooms
and their sizes, closets, etc., are shown
by the floor plans. Cellar under all
except stable portion. Stationary range
in kitchen. Sinks in buffers pantry
and kitchen. Stationary tubs in laun-
dry. Servants water closet off laun-
dry. Lavatory with water closet and