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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16


Mr.. Austin, chief of the treasury bu-
reau of statistics, has recently returned
from Porto Rico. and In various inter
Views has given some valuable infor-
nation as to Americas new possession.
Mr.. Austin thinks the island win be
chiefly valuable as a winter resort, a
pleasant tropical garden, and a strate-
gle point of Importance. With an area
Of ouly 1900 square miles and a popu-
lation Of 100000 people, Of whom
about one-flfth live In the towns and
cities, Mr.. Austin thinks the acQuisi-
tion of the island, while valuable and
important, has perhaps been overrated
as regards furnishing a new outlet for
our exports or new openings for indus
try and enterprise. The tropical pro
auctions imported by the United States
amount to $250,00O,0O0 annually, while
the entire exports Of Porto Rico
amount to only about $15,0O0O0O a
year and the imports to $10,0OO,OOO. So
that were the United States to receive
all the Islands exports these would
amount to less than one-tenth of those
heretofore imported from tropical
countries. 1t Is possible that by ma
chlnery and more careful cultivation Of
the soil the exports can be considerably
Increased but there Is a natural limit,
not far, perhaps, from the present out
put AS a market for exports sim less
can be expected from the island. The
wants of the natives are comparative
ly few and simple, and from the nature
Of the climate will necessarily remain
so, to a great extent. To Americans
anxious to make investments the cot
fee, sugar and tobacco plantations offer
the best inducements. TOrto Rican cOf-
fee, especially that produced on the
western part Of the Island, is OF excel
lent quality and is sent to Europe at an
export price of about 30 cents Porto
Rican money. The tobacco Is also good,
and to great extent has recently sup
piled the shortage in the Cuban crop.
Whether there Will be much Of de-
mand for It once Cuba begins again to
produce It's full amount is doubtful. As
to the roads ON the island, most of
them connect the towns along the
coast, the military road leading from
Ponce to San Juan being the chief ex-
ception. More and better roads, i'm.
proved machinery and Increased trans
portation facilities will soon make a
change for the better In Porto Rico
and faster communication with the
United States win tend to n more rapid
development OF the commerce which
WIN be so important to the future Of
the island.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16
Oldest Working Engine.

After 12O years of daily service the
Oldest working engine in the world
was recently released from ell labor.
and will now simply do duty as a relic.
In 1T75 James Watt in partnership
with Boulton, in Birmingham, Eng
land, began the manufacture Of steam
engines. Two years later they built an
engine for the Birmingham Canal Nayi-
CATION Company. The engine had 4
thirty-two-inch cylinder and an eight
foot stroke, large Dimensions when
compared with modern engines. But
a low pressure of steam was used. for
which reason the great power produced
by modern high-pressure engines could
not be realized The James Watt Com
pany Will now furnish the canal COM
pany with two triple-expansion YER
teal engines, with a capacity Of pump
ing daily 12,713,0O0 gallons Of water.
while the old engine viii rest.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16
HIS Wit SAVED HIM.
How Bob InRerso11 Escaped the Guy
ing of the Clover Club.


Ingerso1, the imperturbable Bob, was
Invited to attend a banquet at the ire
sistible Glover Club.
1T is impossible to accept" he said.
II know your custom too well. l win
be called upon for a speech and will be
numerically guyed. never could stand
It | refuse to put myself in such po-
sitlon."
The club decided to waive its consti-
tutlonal prerogative In his case, and he
was Informed Of the fact
''Then I gladly accept the invitation"
he said, "and will surely be on hand"
He was. No sooner had the gallant
iconOclast reached his feet than chap
down at the end of the room began to
interrupt. He was the only one In the
club to say a word, but he was very
annoying, and Bob remarked:
Il came here as a guest with the I'M
derstandlng that l was not to be in
terrupted. There was an agreement to
that effect"
The man retorted: IT never heard Of
any such agreement"
The breaker Of Images said: "My
friend, you remind me Of a story. There
was day set apart by the beasts Of
the field, the reptiles and the birds of
the air for a general peace. Animals
In the habit Of preying on one another
agreed to meet together In one grand
accord. A fox passing n chicken roost
on the way to the meeting invited a
hen to accompany him, and when she
politely declined Informed her Of the
peace agreement. Well, Mr.. Fox, l
VIII go under those conditions she
said, and she trotted along, side by side
through the field. Presently the bay
of pack Of hounds was heard and Mr..
Fox started to run. Why do you run,
Mr.. FoxT said Mrs. Hen. Remember
the peace agreement Restraining him
self, Mr.. Fox trotted ON, but the pack
drew nearer and nearer, until he could
stand 1t no longer. Mr.. Fox urged
Mrs. Hen, don't be afraid Remember
what you told me about the peace
agreement. No hound would hurt you
to-day Trot along with me and don't
be In the least alarmed He could al
most feel the breath of the hounds.
Mrs. Hen he whispered, preparing to
spring away, 4 do well remember the
peace agreement, but there may be
some fool hound In that pack that
hasn't heard of 1t. Good-by."
When the colonel had finished this
story there was a dead silence and he
concluded his speech without further
interruption. The "fool hound" who sat
at the farther end of the room didn't
say another word.-New York Press.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16

In Spain the infants race Is swept
with a pine tree bough to bring it good
luck.
In Ireland n belt of woman's hair Is
nIaced about 4 child to keep harm
away.
Garlic. salt. bread and steak are put
into the cradle of a new born baby in
Holland.
The Grecian mother before putting
her child in its cradle turns three times
around arc before the FIRE while singing her
Sayorlte song to ward of evil spirits
THE Turkish mother loads her child
9TH amulets as soon as 1t is born, and
y ", small bit of mud STEPPED in hot water
nrenared by previous charms Is stuck
on its forehead.
In the Vosges mountains OF France
..iasont children born at the new moon
~ - supposed to have tongues better
ar than others, while those born at
the last quarter are supposed to have
less tongue, but better reasoning pow
Srs A daughter born during the wan
inc moon is always precoclous'
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16
An odd House.

The visitor in Bellebrook, a suburban
hamlet n dozen miles from DAYTON.
Ohio, and half as many from a railroad
station. win be surprised to find rs odd
dwelling house as may be found in
the land. 1t is built of two one-horse
or "bOb-tail' street cars connected nv
frame center. The platforms and
dashboards have been utilized in maxi
ing a bridge across the gutter from the
street. The house Is painted a bright
green, the platforms Naples yellow.
and the door yard is filed with old.
fashioned pink hOlyhocks. The occu.
pants of this novelty in architecture
are two men who make their living
making and mendlng shoes. The cars
were transported hither from DAYTON.
where they formerly did their duty on
the Wayne avenue line.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16
Greshnm,s Mother Is BE-.

The mother of the late Secretary Of
State w. Q. Gresham celebrated the
92d anniversary of her birth in Lanes
boro, Ind, few days ago. She was
one of the first white children born in
what is now Harrison County, Ind. She
was married to Colonel Gresham, 70
years ago. One of her sons, a sheriff,
was killed by a desperate. Her Oldest
son was in the Mexican and the civil
wars, and he recently died Of wounds
sustained in the latter war. Judge
Gresham, former Secretary of State in
Cleveland's second administration and
Postmaster General in Arthur's cabi-
net. died in Washington in 1894.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16

Marie Queen of Portugal, is a doctor
Oh medicine. She is the only woman Of
royal blood in the world who has
achieved such distinction. Five years
the Queen devoted to the study of medi-
cine. She had the ablest physicians In
Portugal for instructors.
Behind this history Of the scientific
labors of the Queen is a pretty love
story. 1t was not love of science but
love of her husband which has been the
incentive to her work The Princess
Marie Amelie was the daughter of the
Comte de Paris. She married blonde.
good-natured Carlos, and then straight
way fell in love with her husband.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16
The Cheerfnl Mnn,nn

There are emergencies in every house
hold which call for the display of n
statesman's skill. The cheerful woman
IS pre-eminent on such occasions sbo
conquers the grim uncle or the dvsnon-
NC cousin with her infectious cheerful.
ness and her servants recognize ber as
their friend and ally In all matters N .,
are essential to their welfare. The
length of time she keeps her servants a.
u . source OF wonderment to her less for.
tunate friends, but the secret of II 70
IN her own winsome disposition. She
soothes the tired worker with n word
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16

known to be kind and charitable to the
poor and the unfortunate. OF late
years her grief over family misfortunes
had somewhat unsettled her mind. The
assassin confessed that he went to
Geneva TO kill the Duke Of Orleans
which would have been as cruel and
unprovoked a murder as the crime he
committed. Not finding him, ne sought
and killed a victim who also represent
ed the class the criminal supremely
hates. If society were In the state of
anarchy which this man and the muir
derous horde who applaud his act
would establish, some one would kill
him at once. In that case 1t would re
quire angelic charity not to condone the
tragedy as a legitimate consequence OF
anarchy. As the matter stands, he win
be tried according to law, and since
there is no capital punishment in
Geneva, he will be sent to prison for
life.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16
COLLECTION of Gnrrors.

There is one collection Of carriers in
Normandy and another in the North Of
England. In one there are some 200
examples, classified into two sections
the curious and the historical. One Of
the most interesting Of the latter class
is a faded garter Of green silk, sewn
with a design of hearts and diamonds
in gold threads, which is reputed to
have belonged to the famous Miss
Stewart, one of Charles lis favorites.
Another interesting item of the collec-
ton Is genuine garter once belonging
to Queen Elizabeth, made of wide
white satin. embroidered with silver
thread and having paste buckles In the
shape of stars.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16
Mold in Collars.

There are few things more suggestive
OF unwholesome conditions, II not con-
ducive thereto, than mustiness In eel
lars.
Unslaked lime IS best suited for this
purpose II is blown, In the shape Of n
fine powder, on the walls Of the cellar
and into the joints and crevices by
means Of the bellows, or else thrown
on with the hand. The walls must be
damp; dry walls have to be we'll moist
ened previously. The lime slakes with
the adherlng water and kills all organ
isms. On the day following the walls
are washed of, and, as experience has
proved, the cellar Will remain free from
mold for at least two years.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16
Not Even an Empty Glass.

At q banquet given to King Oscar
during his official visit to Carlsbad
there were present a number of officers
from a neighboring garrison. At the
close Of the banquet the notabillties Of
the place were presented to the king
individually, and his majesty convers-
ed with each in his well-known pleas
ant manner. Among others, a distin-
guished officer Of the Swaziland lnfan-
try was presented who was known as
a pronounced fanatic and ascetic. Dur
ing the conversation King Oscar took
up his glass in order to drink healths
with the officer, ito ring their glasses
together" as is the use in Sweden and
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16
pismarck a Great Table-TalIser


When, in the course of his tour
around the world, General Grant went
to Berlin and had an interview with
Prince Bismarck-th at the height Of
his power-he carried away with him
the impression that the German chan
cellor was the most interesting con-
versatiOnallst he had ever met. Carl
Schurz, who subsequently came to Ber-
lin and was entertained by the chan
cellor, said that the best able-talkers
he had ever known were Mazzlni and
Oliver Wendell Holmes, but that Bis
marck was better than either
1t was a strange anomaly, as I have
elsewhere remarked, that one Of the
wisest men and best table-talkers Of
modern times should have been born
on 'all fools day"-the best of talk
ers, because the greatest man of ac-
ton of modern times. And how in
flnitely more interesting must ever be
the talk of a man who has done great
things than that of man who has only
thought great thoughtsl Bismarck
himself never published his autobiog-
AtHAA9I IL Alt NNtA MAOAt OIts nut W AANA
his own memoirs come to see the light
1t will be found that much of their in
terest has been discounted by the au-
photography which he has already spo-
ken. For, in addition to being the
greatest actor of his time in the literal
meaning Of the word-doer, achiever,
author Of events, maker of history-he
has also been one of the greatest talk
ers in the sense employed by General
Grant and Carl Schurz, and much Of
this talk has been about his own ac-
complishments. Indeed, there might
now be written an ingenlously compiled
book entitled Bismarck. BY Himself"
In which nothing would be used but
the Princes own words.-American
Review of Reviews.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16

Their romantic attachment is one of
the prettiest stories ever chronicled OF
royalty.
Soon after the marriage Of King Car
los, already stout, became corpulent to
a painful degree. The formation of fat
about the heart became highly danger
Gus. The doctors could not agree about
the treatment. The King travelled
about to many spas. and used all Of the
obesity cures, but without avail. The
devoted Queen meanwhile was his pa
tient nurse and constant companion.
Finally, becoming disguised with the
physicians, she determined to become
one herself.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16

Oh kind commentator where another
might make querulous complaint
Whep direction is needed. she delivers
II IN such gentle, albeit firm. manner
that 1t has no sting Of reproof This
sentie' taetful woman is not afflicted
WIN work that is from "sun to SIM, or
that Is never done" She does not NOR
alize much perhaps, but by some means
sne manages to accomplish a great deal
Oh work and have plenty Of time Mt her
command. 1t is by means Of that same
cheerfulness Of disposition.
There is less delay in executing her
commands, and she possesses the gift
OF timing her turns so that sometimes
II seems as If the fairies did help herr
Ana the fairies Of gentle breeding and
OF kind heart do help her. Heaven
bless the cheerful woman!
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16

Mrs. Letyard Stevens promises TO be
the Mrs. Potter Palmer Of the Paris ex-
position of 1900 Mrs. Stevens, remem-
bering the splendid results for woman
that followed the woman's work in the
great quadri-centennial Columbian ex-
position of Chicago, conceived a plan
whereby woman's progress might be
advanced still farther In the big show
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16

n Chicago girl, Miss Kathleen NJ
Shippen' earns her living making the
entertainment of children at parties
her business. Every mother viii real
ize at once the need for women in this
calling and so will every big sister who
mas ever tried to engineer a children's
party, making each little guest eniov
himself or herself thoroughly. Miss
Shipper spent her childhood in Cor
many Switzerland and Italy, whore tho
games Of children are almost a part of
history. i''' u
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16

In the little town of Nasso, in Swe
den. the firemen happen to be women,
however paradoxical that sounds. The
place is only a little village, and four
enormous tubs constitute the water
works" One hundred and fifty women
make up the fire department and one
of their duties consists in always keep
inc the tubs filled with water. The
women are fine workers 1t Is said, ana
know how to handle fire with as little
confusion as possible.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16
She WIN re Rich

There is considerable comment con-
corning Christina Linke, a servant in
the house Of a Vienna merchant who
has come into possession Of a large for
tune, inherited from her father. n
usurer who was several times arrested
aud put into prison. The girl was
brought up in the greatest penury and
was entirely ignorant Of the great
wealth hidden in her fathers house and
found after his death.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16

The Empress OF Austria was assas-
sinated by an Italian anarchist. The
deed was as senseless as It was cruel.
It was the act Of a mind In revolt
against class distinctions, and made
malignant by restitution and hunger.
The murderer's victim never had and
never wished for political power. Her
removal could not therefore, avenge
definite wrong. Her only son Is dead.
She not only was personally inoffensive
IN her eminent station, but she was
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16

Germany. To the kings great aston
ishment the captain said that his re-
liglous convictions prevented him from
responding to the kings toast. The
king then said; IF you will have no
drinking, then take an empty glass;
even 80 can ring glasses with you
The officer hesitated for a moment, and
then replied: mo, your majesty, my
principles forbid me- New York Trlb-
une
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16
Cat Conversation.

The cOmmonest sound Of pleasurable
emotiOn-the ordinary purr-has no
purpose to serve; it is an outcome of
pure satisfaction, and Is thus slightly
distinguished from chirrup-the near
est approach a cat makes to response
In utterance when 1t is affectiOnately
addressed. The response by backward
movement Of the ears is more frequent.
The chuckle of pleasurable excitement
Is used when the cat is quite unaware
Of the presence Of people or other cats,
as much as when 1t Is playing with a
person or an animal companion. Again,
a cat news to Itself when 1t Is bored or
hungry; but If 1t is making a direct ap-
peal for food, does so, unless it Is pain
fully hungry with a very small voice
or q mouth silently opened. Except
perhaps, for the chirrup of response,
the call appears to be the only real
approach to language; and here It
seems possible that the cat does really
listen for a response, and call again.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16

Another bene1clent microbe Is report
ed TO have been discovered by DR.. Herr,
Of Germany. just stun a few OF him
into the cavity Of your aching tooth and
he Will stop the ache forthwith. And
not only this, but II your tooth has be-
come loosened this animated atom sets
70 work and fastens 1t tight again, so
that it can be permanently filled. When
that microbe enters into partnership
with the American dentist, what de-
licious day win dawn for our primary
digestersl
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16

An Illinois dairy company has discov.
cred a rival TO the egg. The announce
ment will not arouse much excitement
among the general public, but It is Of
great moment to the hen If this rival
Is a success as a rival, II means that the
heartless robbing Of hens nests viii
cease. The value Of poultry will de-
pend not on the oval white fruit It win
produce, but on the crop OF edible
wings, necks, backs, breasts, gizzards
and drumstlcks Each hen will be al
lowed to keep her own. She will no
longer be robbed and deceived. She
VIII no longer be compelled to waste
her youth trying 70 nurse cold and
chilly doOrknob into life and animate
being while her eggs are being soft
boiled IN the back Of some restaurant.
But the egg win not be altogether
superseded. The substitute, which is
extracted from milk, Is said to be In the
form of a powder. Now a powder Is
not suitable for use as a projectile.
Hence, It can not be used with advant-
age In evincing displeasure toward am
ateur Hamlets and unpopular campaign
orators. 1t would seem too much like
shOwering them with confetti and ap-
plauding their conduct. Here seems to
be demand which cannot be supplied
by anything but the egg. Yet It is a
demand that is active only at long in
tervals, and VIII not cause any such
grief In the breast Of the gentle hen as
the consumption of the egg for food
has caused Altogether, the hen has
cause to rejoice. until she ls herself
superseded.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16

The Queen Regent Of Holland, In a
proclamation issued upon the occasion
Of the end Of her regency, expressed the
wish. May our country become great
in everything IN which a small nation
can be great" Greatness in the great
est things Is entirely within the reach
Of the least important nation. Right
eousness, honor, courage sympathy all
the things that exalt a people, are not
necessarily associated with extent of
territory or aggregates Of population
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16

Some slxty-nine British peers are
down on the revised list Of figureheads
that have served as dummies for hire
in worthless financial swindies In En-
gland. A new history of the British
peerage Is called for.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16
Sea sernents.

Sea serpents having gone out Of STYLE
in England the octopus has taken their
place. Constable Holmes, while bath
ing at Kildysart on the Irish coast
was seized by one, which twined igs
around his arm. With the
aid of another policeman he succeeded
in freeing himself from the beast.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16

A New York purlst finds fault be-
cause a Boston man adverhses that he
twill buy cast-off Indies clothlng;" but
Il seems entirely reasonable to suppose
that ladies who have been cast off
should sometimes patronlze a dealer in
secondhand clothing.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16

a young man who had long lived In a
dark cellar Is reported TO have died
upon being domlciled IN the sunlight.
If somebody should therefore conclude
that light Is the natural enemy Of life 1t
would be about as logical as many de-
ductions that are drawn In human af-
fairs.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16

Two Connecticut farmers went TO
New York and buncoed a lot Of green
goods men. No wonder the papers Of
that city are demanding more facilities
for education.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16

The anarchist Is worse than the mad
dog. The latter gives warning by Its
peculiar actions, but the former IS not
suspected until he strikes his cowardly
blow
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16

I'm the Alps the other day a bride lost
her footing and fell over a precipice;
the husband Immediately jumped after
her. This shows the folly OF taking n
honeymoon tour Immediately after
marriage II that couple had been
married a year or two one life would
have been saved.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16

Young ladies who are anxious to have
their portraits published should not de-
spair. There are other warriors to come
home who are willing 10 be kissed.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-12-16

While the steroopticon may be used
IN political campaigns, there are places
where the light might be turned on to
great advantage but Isn't