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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-02
Tho American soldier.

1t was an earnest and enthusiastic
company drilling in Cass park. There
we're not to exceed a dozen in the
ranks and the average age was about
years Broom handles crossed their
shoulders at various angles and eleva-
lions and little chap with an eight
inch snare drum furnished the music
Get off that grassl" shouted big
policeman just as q particularly diff
cult evolution was being executed.
Haiti screamed the little curly
haired captain. just in time to avert
disgraceful stampede Make ready.
Take aim. Fret and the report of
three paper bags rang out on the
startled air.
Every little body was fairly rigid in
its determination to fall back in good
order while loading. when the police
man joined in the laughter of score
of other witnesses.
An old gentleman, bent with years,
walked over to the brave captain, pat
ted him on the head and turned with
beaming face to those about him. "A.nd
yet other nations wonder where our
soldiers spring from when the coun-
try needs them to fight its battles."-
Detroit Free Press.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-02
CuItivating Insects.

insects OF various sorts have for
many years been causing agriculturists
and gardeners an immense amount OF
trouble. In some seasons the entire
fruit or vegetable crop Of locality is
destroyed by them. So serious has
this state OF affairs become that ento-
biologists are making speciality OF the
study OF methods for exterminating
these pests. Among the results OF
their labors is the knowledge that
there are certain parasites that may be
successfully introduced and cultivated
This small fry attach themselves to
the bodies Of the larger insects, and
soon devour them. The caterpillar es-
pecially is susceptible to destruction
In this way. A number of these in
sects are infected with a species of
fungi employed for this purpose. They
are turned loose upon the trees most
infested by the caterplllars. 1t re-
quires but short time for the disease
germs to spread all over the visitors
TO that particular tree. Then the work
OF destruction begins. AS all living
creatures are known to have enemies
OF parasitic nature, the possibilities
OF relief from many OF the most trou-
blesome insects are by no means re-
mote. The only danger is that the ex-
terminators may in some instances
prove more voracious and difficult to
manage than those from which we
originally suffered. Most unfortunate
experiences in this line are recorded,
and for this reason 1t Is well to give
heed to that old warning which bids
us bear the evils we have rather than
ny to those of which we are ignorant.
Surely few infections In this line
ought to sufhce. One form of parasite
Is the tiniest creature, not unlike a
wasp. 1t lays its eggs In the bodies OF
The eggs hatch. and the
moment the tenant gets strength to eat
the caterpillar begins to shrink and
lose its vitality. These little wasps lit
orally eat themselves out OF house and |
home, as they completely devour the |
body Of the insect in which they are
lodged. So much regret has been ex-
pressed at the destruction OF the trees |
n our parks that every possible means
has been employed to destroy the in
'ects that prey upon them. One OF the
most effective is the gasoline pumping
'ngine with which the trees are
prayed. A solution OF London purple.
iour and water is used. 1t is sure death
o every form OF insect life that 1t
ouches 1t does not destroy eggs.
md several applications are necessary
Turing the season. The beautiful
right green Of our parks is preserved
n this way. instead OF the brown,
corched-looking foliage that is the
work. OF the voracious beetle with
Iame that is absolutely startling
Xxanthomelaena.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-02

Here are some amusing particulars
of legacies with strange conditions at
tached, as given by the Brooklyn Citi-
zen. Early last year peculiar pro-
bate suit, involving some $500, 900. was
imminent. the disinherited relations
wishing TO upset an old gentlemans
will because he had left the sum named
to found and endow church on the
condition that every Sunday before the
service the whole of the thirty-nine
articles were to be read by the clergy
man outside the church door.
strange condition was attached to
the legacy OF the late Sir Edward
Bates. who died last year, left to his
married daughter He stated that he
had seen his son-in-law's Scotch prop
erty, and he considered 1t would be
gross injury to his daughter and her
children. considering there are no
neighbors within miles, and there is no
medical man within six or seven
miles, II she lived there any consider
able time. SO be arranged that, il his
daughter stayed more than six months
in any year. 'and those six months
not in the winter" at that spot. the in
come derived from the legacy for the
twelve succeeding months should go to
the residuary legatee.
During this year gentleman who
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-02

died at Mons left legacy OF 5000
to I'VE friends, the money to be spent
on dinners served in different restau-
rants, and at each meal a certain dish
to be eaten, and a certain wine, Of
which he was very fond, to be drunk
Furthermore, his memory was to be
toasted at dessert, the five companions
were to dine In black clothes and
gloves, and enter the room preceded
by flag and the music of an accor-
dion.
A wealthy gentleman recently left
his son large fortune on the condi-
ton that he shall visit every country
In the world and write book on what
he sees. This work is to be submitted
to professors OF Bonn and Heidelberg
Universities, and il in their opinion 1t
is dull and stupid and badly written,
the heir has either to write it over
again or lose the fortune
Some years ago in France a maiden
lady died who had been for many years
an habltual snufftaker She left direc-
tons In her will that her coffin was to
be filled with tobacco, that the NOR
tuary chamber was to be carpeted
with 1t, and that tobacco was to be
scattered before the hearse that con-
veyed her to the cemetery.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-02
The Motor sleigh.

According to all accounts. 1t will be
but short time until we can go flying
over the country in horseless sleighs.
A carriage OF sleigh has been built for
a resident of Canadian city, which
Is pronounced the most perfect vehicle
for such a purpose. 1t has two seats.
that in the rear being occupied by the
operator, who controls the speed and
starting apparatus by means of hand
and foot levers. The vehicle is by 40
means unattractive, although 1t shows
rather too much Of the propelling ma
chinery to suit the general taste. 1t
is built with three grades Of speed,
and carries sufficient fuel for a run of
fifty miles. On ordinary country roads
1t can travel FIVE, ten or fifteen miles
an hour according to the gearing. The
drive wheel has a wooden rim which Is
provided with points that penetrate the
surface of the roads, thus giving the
purchase. 1t is claimed that these
vehicles can be built at cost
that will put them within the
reach of people of moderate means
Factories for their construction
are to be built in various parts
OF the country, and efforts will be made
to bring this horseless vehicle into gen,
eral use.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-02
NEW SLEEPING CARS.
"a Dsavsr, O.Aaha, st. Louis, Chicago ana
Boston.

Ia Dsavsr, Omaha, 81. Louis, Chicago and
Boston.
The Denver 4 Rio Grande railroad
Soeuic limo Of the World-announces now
and important additions to their already
well arranged sleeping car service. In the
future, this popular line will run through
weekly Pullman Tourist sleepers to Oma-
ha, Chicago, New York and Boston, also to
St. LOUIS without change. These cars will
start from Portland, Oregon, thus giving
benefit OF through service on Oregon
Short Line as well as from all Utah
pointA The excursions are personally
conducted and furnish all the conveniences
Of regular Pullman slcepers at less than
half the cost. The ST. Louis car will leave
O. S. L. station every Thursday and Og-
den via Rio Grandc Western railway,
every Friday morning. The Omaha. Chi
caso, New York and Boston sleeper will
leave o. s. L. station every Wednesday
and Salt Lake every Thursday evening,
thus affording the inestimable privilege Of
. twelve-hour lay-over in Salt Lake City.
For rates and all details, write to b. +.
Nevins, General Agent. or II. NJ Cushing,
7. p. A., ID. & X. G. Railway, Salt Lake
City, or any Oregon Short Line or Rio
Grande Western ticket agent
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-02

How to BE Happy-The Fairy Orisne.
One day the fairy Oriane, who was
not bigger than the nail of your lit
tie finger, was returning in carriage
made of walnut-shell and drawn by
four ladybugs to the forest of .
Broceliande, where she had always
lived with the other fairies. She was
returning from the baptism Of three
robin-redbreasts, which had been cell
ebrated In a crack in a wall all over
grown with honeysuckles. The fes-
tivities in the nest under the leaves
had been very pleasant. The pretty
cries Of the newborn birds, fiuttering
their pink little wings. scarce covered
with down, gave promise that the
fairy's godchildren would one day b.
excellent singers. Oriane was, there
fore, in very good humor and, az
happiness makes one good, she rem
dered services as she went along to all
the creatures that she met, slipping
bouquets of wild roses into the baskets
Of the children as they trudged to
schools, breathing on the buds of the
eglantine to help them bloom, and put
ting blades of grass over the dewdrops
in the roses for fear that the little
spiders would be drowned in crossing
them. Two lovers, peasant girl and
boy, we're walking arm in arm in .
field where the green wheat barely
came up to their ankles; she made the
wheat grow and ripen In order that
their love-making might not be seen
from the road And in so doing the
good deeds that joy suggests one be-
comes more happy still, the fairy
Oriane was so delighted with herself
that If she had not been afraid Of
overturning her frail carriage, she
would have begun to dance in the nut
shell.-The Argonaut-
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-02
Wheat 40 Cents . BushsI.

How to grow wheat with big profit at a
cents and samples of Salzer's Red Cross (St
Bushels per acre. Winter Wheat, Rye, Oats
Clovers, etc, with Farm Seed Catalogue
for cents postage. JOHN A. SALzEH
SEED CO., La Crosse, Wis. w.n.u.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-02

My doctor said would die, but Piso's
Cure for Consumption cured me.-Amos
Kelner, Cherry Valley, H., Nov. %, 1895.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-02

For perfect complexion and a clear,
healthy skin, use COSMO BUTTERMlLK
SOAP Sold everywhere.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-02

The very finest brand Of Havana cigars
fetches 8, 500 thousand in Paris.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-02
OF the 143 holders of the Victoria Cross
no fewer than "a are army surgeons.

Dried apricots are sent from Californis
TO London.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-02
IN THE ODD CORNER.
QUEER AND CURIOUS THINGS
AND EVENTS.

An Assortment of Remarkable stories of
Persons, Places and Things In This
and Other Lands-Good, Bad and In
different Driftwood.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-02

The average length of whales jaw
bone is seven feet.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-02

COsMO BUTTERMITK TOILET SOAP
makes tho skin soft, white and healthy.
Bold everywhere.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-02

Last year Greece was buying guns, and
this year it has ordered 10000 plows.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-02

Lots Of men have been temporarily par
alyzed who never had paralytic stroke.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-02

1t makes any man nervous to have
a woman gaze at him.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-02

The population OF Russia is increasing a :
Tho rate of 200, 900 a year
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-02

Prior to the war the annual revenue Of
Cuba was sS0,000.000.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-02

Rumors of war are less interesting to
landladies than roomers who pay In ad
vance.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-02

The Texas peanut crop is expected to be
worth "a, 900, 900 this year.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-02
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price, 75c.

Every Spaniard is liable to be called to
military service on attaining 20 years.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-02

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup
For children tssthing tho gums reduces inhA
nation aays pain cures wind cello. Is bottle.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-02

Don't Tobacco Spit ana Smoke Your LIE Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic, full OF life, nerve and vigor, take MOTTO
BAG. the wonder worker, that makes weak men
strong All druggists, SOC. or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or New YORK
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-02

The easier woman cries, the less it
means.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-02

No-To-Bac or Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed TOBACCO habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. Soc, 81. All druggists
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-02

Elephants are fond of gin, but will not
touch champagne.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-02

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic: LOG or 10
nc 8. 6. fails to cure druggists refund money
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-02

An expert penman sometimes forges
ahead until he gets caught
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-02

The recent census showed 81, 900 Profess
tsnts among the 81 900, 900 Of Italy.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-02

vance.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-10-20

Don't talk TO me about folks thst travel
round snd stop in hotels days st time,
said Mrs Benton severely, 10 ber dsugh
ter-in-lsw. to whom che was psying >
visit. They haven't been brought up ~
wss; tbst's oil I've got TO ssyI
Why. what do you mesui asked young
Mrs Benton. Was there anything wrong
about the hotel where Jon stayed over
night, coming oni I've always heard II
was Icellent, service ard all
II yea mean belI-boys, II that's wbst
YOU cal I'm, said Mrs Benton, senior.
with sbifi Of contempt. they we're plenty
enough. Goodness know, tagging round
the balls, snd fetching ice-wsttr every
little While. In not saying but What We
we're waited on well enough, aud We bad
good food sni cooked fifst-rsts. should
like 10 tell the pfopristof thst the girl
tbst shines the knives C did do better II
she wss to Try, know. but u ats neither
here nor there
Whist | meant when | spoke wss thst.
though there vas . sink With faucets 10 !,
o on. room, aud rack With toseis on It,
they we're jast for sbow, and not smother
thing, My.l
For shoSl echoed her dsughier.in-isw.
Why. WIS, do you meant
Jpsi wbst / ssy. returned the traveller.
Grmiy. There vas . card hung On ths
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-10-20

A number literary men were st one time
gathered in . well known chop house 10
New York, The convtrsation ives oil
course brilliant. and the repartee spsrkled
with mirth and Wit During lull 10 the
talk The door slowly opened, and sn old
southern dsrky, grizzled with age. poked
bis head 10 and then slowly drew his body
10 after him. Aw.ittr started 10 eject
him, when one Of the gentlemen
cried:
Wsita moment. Let's zee what the
old boy wants.
The dsrky bobbed mp TO the table where
this gentleman set and held ont his hat
Throwing . wink TO his nsighbors, the
gentleman took the bat and, msting .
show Of placing something into IL, passed
|, on 10 the next man. who did Likewise.
The hat made tour Of the room, TO the
puzzled wonder OF the dsrky. The last
TO receive it solembly handed II back
With polite bow. saying:
There. cir. don't you think ysu have
something to be thsnkinl forf
The old d.rky looked solemniy sround
tie compsuy snd, mechanically taking
/ his bst he ssid;
| Gen'nen, Tzs Indeed glad dat ] got
eben de bat bach
TIE reply vas 30 Thoroughly enjoyed
b, the company thst the darby left the
place . much richer mao than when be
hsd entered H.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-10-20
VOLUME SO

cell, side of the iowel.uci. sud u ss,d on
plain /. conla be; mo washing sllowea in
these rooms" Cyras pointed II ea, 10
me snd be vas going TO abide by i,l
l freed my mind to hin. sud then iuta
ed on both those faucets aad gave my
lace aud hands ~ hard 9 scrubbing -
ever they had, and then stood by whilst
Cyrus did the ssme, Add the nert morn
ing ve used water as Tree as We wanted.
They couldo'i save there water tax 90 es
one mite Cyrus said that's what they'eis
up ,ol
And when Cyrus wen, 10 pay The blu |
vent With hin, and gave them my ideas
on the subject the two youns fellows
that were behind the desks. They TUNED
red ss beets, and one OF EN- begun to Try
to explain and spolcsiss aud say iha, card
'didnt mean eIscily ths,. but told him
Ia rather he wouldn't tell mo any wrong
stories to save the proprietor, aud drew
Cyrns right away, Ba. reckon the nent
time any folks from our town register at
that hotel. there will be hel.boy sen, TO
take down the card ont OF their room, Tor
| told the young men plain that Capby
folks were not made 10 stand tha, Kind o.
thing
Young man, ! said, now the railroad is
put through. you will have Candy iolks
here once in . while: Cyrus and ! hsvc
set the ball rolling. But can tell Yen
ono thing; None OF us are rich, and there
sint many handsome or stylish ones
amongst Us. but We have been rsised clean.
and visit to The city sint going TO change
nhl
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-10-20

A party OF four ladies and gentlemen
from Montpelier while in New York city
on the last excnrsion went ont to visit one
OF the hattlesbips in the hsrbor. and met
with q rather langhabie experience.
They supposed that snyone conld inspect
the vessel without pass. but when they
arrived Ut the boat we're politely Informed
by one OF the lientensnts that such q
thing was necessary 10 order TO get 90 the
bost. They we're told thst It would take
st least = day TO get . psss and were also
told the method Of getting one. Ooe OF
the ladies' Was very much disappointed 81
II they could not get on board thst day
they wonld have 10 give IL mp she 70
marked that 1t vas too bad, Ms they had
come eli the way from Vermont. expect
ipg 10 see one OF the vsrships.
From Vermoptl ssid the tf,er What
part OF Vermont Montpelier was &c
krowledeed TO be their home.
Montpelier, Dewey's homer asked the
officer Come right sbosrd. spd the
officer personslly conducted the party
from Desey's state oil over the ship
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-10-20

Macy years sgo there were two brothers.
named Joel and jonathan, ~ho were i.m
ous throughout Wayne county. lod. DC
cause tbey were both tucb irishs' one
day they were on their way 10 Cineinnsh
by wagon in The days oi The old esnsL
The wagon was OF toe covered ysriety, and
only Joel wss visible 10 the natnrsl eye ~
the vehicle plunged into and ont oi The
chuck holes that Infested the way. 5oei
was said to be the next 10 the uslies. mao
10 the country round. aud bis brother
took prscedence.
The two brothers met = stranger, who,
attracted by the supremely homely face OF
Joel. stopped bis horse aud said:
Excuse me. my friend, but would you
mind telliu me your nsmeG
In q sepulchrsl tone that fitted well the
bideous face Joel replied:
Well. 1 guess bsin't never done nothin
that would make me ashamed to tell my
name Is Joei.-
Where do you live, il it is a fair ques
,ioni
live 10 Wayne county. lndianny
Well, stranger. seen much of lndi
amy. but I'll bet you $40 that your the
ugliest man In the state.
Well, l hsint no gsmblin man, replied
Joel. but hsin't never seen no'hin 10
the Scriptur se'in bettin on q sure thing,
an I'll jest take tbst bet
Turning TO the wagon cover and peer
ing into it's depths he called.
Jonathan. stick your head ont hyer
Jopsthan did ss he was requested.
The stranger paid the money without Q
word OF complaint.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-10-20

II .as the smsll,bost Bad scresaei 10
ecsissy Ns he sasw men, Garleioa, ~oik
q, The oaFe. The time seemed 90 tiefniss,
and the boat. oyercfowded 90 II v1 With
xousu and ehlldreu. seemed 10 mske DO
prostsss. IL sss 10 danger OF sssupins,
How lons beior the eIplorlon mosi occnri
The boy threw himself face dosnxsrd up
on the beach .ssip. snd waited. Present
" be lifted bis eyes, aud sau The man 10
the bos, rise sud eea,ly pa. back tbs the
hands that we're extended ieSsids him, 81
IL ia entresiy, and then With long leap
spring into the octsn. Bud saw him
strike ont With strong corhdens strokes,
while ,he boa. relieved OF bis
vei!ht, made q leap forward. Then there
vas . sudden dsrkenins Of the sky. ss lbe
flames swirled downward, followed by
q long revertersiips shock or roar,
glare that turned the heavens into IRE,
while the waves hissed around tho scene,
With the foam st their lips stained red.
There was hnrryins back snd forth along
the shore; the whirling Of long ropes. les
so like, over the waters. and after . while.
= few chsrred, blackened shapes upon The
beach.
Bad opened the door at bali past Two
o'clock.
This is . nice time for you to turn up.
erowled the city editor. Where's Carle
toni Did you get thst copy?
Bud approached the table slowly. ium
bline in his coat With trembling hands.
I've brought the copy, be said, his lips
drawn and sshen. It's . little wet 'csnse
I was 10 tis pocket, an 1.-The boy put bis
hand up to his lhrost and sobbed hosrsely
you see, be got drowned.