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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28
SLY OLD MULE.
Made the Soldiers Shrek with Laughter
Had His Own Way.

Made the Soldiers Shrek with Laughter
Had His Own Way.
"a pack mule that has seen service
gets very cunning" said an ex-soldier
in the New Orleans Times-Democrat.
II remember we had one old fellow
who had been in the army for twelve
or fifteen years, and he knew as much
as most of the men. He was occasion
ally used as leader and was very fond
OF that Job, because in that case he
had no load to carry. To see him
maneuvering to get to the front was
Yery comical The regulation pack
weighs 200 pounds, and the mules soon
learn to size it up to nicely. refusing
to carry anything more For that
reason they are blindfolded while be-
ing loaded, otherwise they would be
continually looking around to see
whether the pack was inside the limit
On one occasion we received a coffin
to be sent to Siboney, and the old mule
referred to was selected to carry It,
The coffin weighed only twenty-five
pounds, but the mule must have con-
cluded from its size that 1t weighed a
tor, and he Immediately began to groan
in the most pitiful manner, exactly
like human being When the coffin
was put on his back he pretended to
stagger and sagged down as II he were
carrying ten-inch gun At the same
time he turned his head and looked at
me with mournful expression that
was as easily read as so much print
Good heavens. he seemed to say, are
you going to allow me to be crushed
by this enormous burden?' We were
shrieking with laughter and tried to
make him take his place In line. but
not an inch would he bulge. Finally
he deliberately rolled over and knocked
the coffin OFF That settled 1t. We
let the old rascal take the bell. and I
could almost hear him chuckling as
it was looped around his neck. An
other mule was then blindfolded and
took on the coffin without trouble"
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28
KILLED BY A BEAK,
The Loon is Dangerous Bird with
Which to Battle.

w
The loon, or great northern diver. is
a powerful bird. The following in
stance of one of them congearing a
man happened a few years ago: A
young Micmac Indian living at Grand
Lake, N. s.. wanted to get the skin OF
ole of these beautiful birds to pre-
sent to his mistress on her birthday
One day the youth, who was an adept
at initiating the peculiar soDbing cry
of the loon succeeded in calling a bird
within shooting distance His shot,
however, failed to kill outright, and
the bird, although so severely wound
ed that it could neither swim nor dive,
yet retained sufficient life and strength
to remain upright in the water. The
boy, thinking that his game did not
need another shot swan out to re-
trieve it, but when he approached near
enough to seize the bird 1t suddenly
made dash at him, sending its head
and neck out with a spring like an
arrow from a bow. 1t was only by
a quick duck of his head that the In
dian succeeded in evading the blow.
He swan about the loon several times,
attempting to dash in and seize him
by the neck, but the wary bird sue
ceeded in foiling each effort by con-
tinually facing him and lunging out
with his powerful neck. The Indian
then swan up to within a few feet of
the bird, and diving under him with
considerable skill, caught him by the
legs. He carried him unGer, and, al
though the bird struggled fiercely man
aged to retain his hold. But when
they both rose to the surface again a
battle royal began the Indian seek
ing to carry his prize ashore and the
bird attempting to regain his free
dom. The bird however, was too
much for his foe, and before the In
dian had covered a yard on his shore
bound course disabled him with a vi
cious blow from his beak full on the
naked chest The effect of the blow
was almost instantaneously fatal, for
the beak penetrated close to the In
dams heart-Youth's Companion.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28
Time and Distance AnnihiIatsd.

In keeping with its past unapproachable
record, Union Pacific II. r., the Great
Overland Route. will, ON October 18th,
place In service an e1tirely new, strictly
frst-class limited train to be known by the
old familiar name Of THE Overland Lin
tied" This in addition to the present ex-
cellent schedule which will be continued.
The NEW OVERLAND LIMITED will
leave Salt Lake City daily at ll:I5 a M
Ogden :lb p. m, arrive Denver a. M,
Omaha 7:lo p m, and Chicago 80 a. M,
In ample time for all eastern connections to
New York, Boston, Washington, etc., and
be the most handsomely equipped and fast.
est train ever given TO the western people.
As usual there viii be no change OF cars Ia
Denver, Omaha and Chicago, and only one
change TO principal eastern cities Further
particulars at company's office, eOid
Stand" Sol Main street. Salt Lake City.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28
General Passenger Agent.

The dining car service OF tho Denver &
Rio Grande Railroad is proving a great
convenience to the travelling public Ele-
giant dining cars are attached to all trains
leaving Denver on this popular road, where
meals are served in manner pleasing to
all travellers, and at moderate prices. The
enjoyment Of a trip through Colorado's
wonderful scenery that abounds along the
road is enhanced by the dining car and
other convenienees that have been adopted.
For information, time cards, rates, etc,
address S. K Hooper, General Passenger
and Ticket Agent, Denver, or II. NJ Cush-
ing Travelling Passen ger Agent, 100 West
Second South Street. Salt Lac City.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28

81 do think that boy OF NINE" said
one member of a company of friends,
breaking In upon lull in the CONVEX
sation. is the most remarkable little
fellow l ever saw" 1t was too late to
avoid the ordeal by hasty retreat and
the others braeed themselves to endure
it. Yes" said one Of them, nstlessly.
He is six years old, pursued the ia
Their, and | can't remember that no
ever said bright thing in his life. "
Other parents. however. who may read
this. will be likely to conclude that It
must have been the father, not the boy,
who was UNIQUE
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28
THE TEXAS HOT MAN.
Sufficient Ice Was Found to Cool Him


on
81 was on chair car in Texas few
nights ago, t'other side of San An
tonic" said a New Orleans business
man to a es-Democrat reporter,
when a typical frontier tough got on
board. He was little chap but pow
erfully built, and about half-drunk. AS
soon as he came in he drew revolver
that looked as big as a stovepipe, and
bawled out I'm the hottest man
this side of Ell Paso. l can lick any
galoot on the train!' There were some
ladies at the far end of the car, and
a good-looking man, who was with
them, half arose as If to put a stop
to the disturbance He reconsidered
the enterprise, however, and sent for
the conductor instead. Meanwhile the
wandering eyes of the stranger lit on
the headrests of the chairs, which were
round, padded disks about a foot
across Naturally they were suggestive
of targets, and he proceeded to draw a
bead on several. The occupants
promptly sought seclusion under the
seats, greatly to the edifieation of the
bad man with the gun. 'Wowl VOW
he roared. I'm the hottest man in
Texas. Watch me plug that fellow in
the he'll The passenger referred to
erawled hastily into the woodbox, and,
to tell the truth, we were all in a state
of pitiable funk. Just then the con-
ductor came walking briskly in. He.
too, was a little fellow, but he had
voice like megaphone. Where's that
bad mann he doomed. We held our
breath and looked for a tragedy in
stanter Here l am yelled the other
chap. Vow! I'm the hottest Yes,
heard about that, said the conductor,
walking right up to him. Gimme
that gum To my amazement, the
stranger permitted him to take it
without the least resistance. Now,
look here the conductor went on,
you're too warm for this car. We've
got stove here, and you make it I'M
pleasant So you get right out on that
platform. blast your e. and stay
there until you lose @ of your heat
The hot man meekly allowed himself
to be propelled through the door, and
staid on the platform all the rest of
the trip. The men inside looked at
each other rather sheepishly, and |
asked the conductor confdentially how
he dared to take such chances. oh,
there wasn't any risk he said I had
the fellow sized up. If it had been
somebody else l might have acted diff
ferently. One of the first things you've
got to learn in this business is how to
tell buffer"
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28

by local applications, rs they cannot reach the
diseased portion OF the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness. and that Is by consti-
tutional remedies Deafness is caused by an
intamed condition OF the mucous lining of tbs
Eustachian Tube. When this tube Is intamed
you have "a rumbling sound or imperfect hear
Ing and when It Is entirely closed deafness is
the result and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
condition hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out OF ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an inflamed condition of
the mucus surfaces,
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case
OF Deafness caused by catarrh) that cannot
We cured By Halls Catarrh Cure Send for
circulars free.
+. j. CHENEY & CO, Toledo o.
Sold by Druggists, 15c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28
You can Get Aliens Foot Ease free.

Write today tc Alien S Olmsted, lie
Roy. N. Y, for a free sample of AL
lens Foot-Ease, a powder to snake into
your shoes. 1t cures chilblains. sweat
ing, damp, swollen, aching feet. 1t
makes new or tight shoes easy. An in
slant cure for Corns and Bunions. All
druggists and shoe stores sell it, 25c.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28
In Winter Use Aliens root-Ease.

A powder. Your feet feel uncom.
Portable. nervous. and often cold and
damp II YOU have sweating, sore feet
or tight shoes. try Aliens Foot-E
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores,
25 cents. Sample sent free. Address
Allen s. Olmsted. lie Roy. N. Y.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28

Eliza, there is to be a model Amer
lean postofflce at the Paris exposi-
ton" well. Henry. YOU ought to go
along to show how the model Amerl-
can husband forgets to mail his wife's
letters. Chicago Record
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28

10 cure your Catarrh or Cold in Head
use London Balm. All druggists refund
money if it fails to relieve. 25c and SOC.
There IS no knowing. 1t may cost Eng
land nearly as much to wipe out Maiuba
Hill as it did to try it with Bunker Hill
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28

The bear that walks like a man, no
doubt,
Is frightful foe to be hunted out:
But worse foe yet-of his clutch be-
ware!-
Is the awful man who acts like bear.
Chicago Record
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28

Civilization is at length on the
march in China In the advanced
town of Soochow it is reported that SO
many young Cinnamon have taken to
riding the bicycle that the authorities
have forbidden the practice to all ex-
cept foreigners. missionaries and con-
varta
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28

Mrs. Oldwed says She is always worried
when her husband begins saving string, as
il makes her think hehas been doing some
thing awlully extravaganza down town.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28

she-I wish Christmas really was a
season of general peace and good will.
He-Well, it might be II somebody
hadn't introduced the custom OF giving
Christmas presents.-Puck.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28
pEwEYs FLAG SHIP OLYMPIA CAPTAIN GRpLEY COMMANDER

Mrs Grdey of Captain Gritey,
Desoeys flag ship the Spanish fleet at Manila
of our remedy
The OF a friend
s friend and should be
every short period feel Ike
f. GridIey
yallo to
pelv Address
Hartma oumbu 70 free
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28
Admitted ONLY his Mistake,

Mrs. Naglelgh-I suppose you are
satisfied now that you made a mis-
take when you married me. Mr.. Nag
leigh made the mistake all right
but I'm not satlsfled.-Stray Stories.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28

,'Your son is devoted to art, isn't hei
asked Reyna Ids
II SUPPOSE so" replied Easel. Hes
continually drawing en- me. "-Philadelphia
North American.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28
W Won Isn Plug Tobacco

Won should read the Star Plug Tobacco
advertisement in this paper. They make
the most attractive offer ever made Tor the
return OF their Tin Tags.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28

1t is a well-known fact that. but fol
the pride entertained by most English
noblemen for their deer parks, many
estates would of late have found theii
way into the market.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28
where the Wind shows Its sex.

Ida-Would you refer to the wind as
feminine? Jack-I should think not.
Ida-But why not, Jack? Jack-It
can't whistle.-Stray Stories.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28

To cure your Catarrh or Cola in Head
use London Balm. 81 druggists refund
money if it fails to reievo. 25c and soc.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28

For Lung and chest diseases, Piso's Curs
is the best medicine wo have used Mrs.
J. L. Northcott, Windsor Ont. Canada
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28
HOLIDAY RATES.
Via Rio Grande Western Railway

On December %, "a, 25, 81 and January
the Rio Grande Western Railway willapply
a rate Of one single fare for the round trip
between any two stations on its lines.
Tickets limited to January g. 1t takes this
opportunity OF wishing all its patrons 8
merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Gro w HESTz,
General Passenger Agent.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28

To cure your Catarrh or Cold in Head
use London Balm. All druggists refund
money if it fails to relieve. - nd soc.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28

man kisses his best girl to sleep about
as often as he kisses her awake after they
get married
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28

It was General ord Nethuen who, in
starting for South Africa labeled his bag
gage, "Pretofia. via Capetown He ex-
pected quick trip 18th uo waits
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28

Cured After Repeated Failures With Others
! will inform addicted TO Morrhne. Laudanum,
Opium. Cocaine. Of never-fs ling, harmless, homo
cure. Mrs. NJ. III. Baldwin. Box 1872, Chicago, IL.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28

Indications point to great prosperity for
the coming year This is sign of healthy
nature The success of a country, as well
as of an Individual, depends upon health
If you have any stomach trouble try Hos
letters Stomach Btters which cures dys
pepsia, indigestion and biliousness.
The b. & O. r. r. will have 62 new
compound consolidated freight loco
motives by the last of January Fifty
We're ordered in September from the
Baldwin Locomotive Works and the
order has just been augmented by IL
more. These locomotives, when COM
pleted, will represent the highest type
of heavy freight power
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28

Take Laxative Erarlo Quiniae Tablets. All
25c L. W. Groves signssturs On each box.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28

Hint.
The best OF Christmas JOY,
Dear little girl and boy,
That comes on that merrymaking day,
Is the happiness of giving
To another childs that living
Where Santa Claus has never found
his way,
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-24
Ono.

Will Richardson and Miss Mae
Hunter spent last Sunday in
Rock Elm.
On account of sickness, Miss
Mangan's school had a vacation
last week.
G. C. Holt entertained Mr.. and
Mrs. S. J. Fox of Spring Valley
Monday.
Jake Solverson's family is dan
gerously i'll.
Lawrence O'Connel is visiting
at Iron River.
Alex Orion and F. B. Erickson
attended the Rebekah Installation
at Olivet last week.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-24

For clear skin, clear all the
way through, transparent enough
to let sunshine, rosy cheeks show
through-take Rocky Mountain
Tea.-C. r. Taggart & Co.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-24
The Franks OF a Porto Rican at
Superior.

Francisco, the native Porto
Rican youngster brought to this
city by Company of the Third
Wisconsin Infantry, is to be
banished. Since coming here he
has made his home with DR.. and
Mrs. Hugh Russell at the East
End, the parents of Register of
Deeds Russell, who was quarter
master sergeant of the military
company. Since coming here
metropolitan life has had 'such an
effect upon Francisco, otherwise
known as young Russell" that
his adopted parents have decided
that he will be better off on a
farm. Therefore Francisco is to
be sent to the farm of Il. u.
Schroeder, near Reedsburg, Wis,
where he will be given lessons in
the art of citizenship, as one
Clncinnatus once saw them.
Since coming here Francisco
has been unable to break off all OF
his former habits. When first
installed at the Russell home he
considered that as matter OF
course after dinner to push back
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-24
Clifton.

Among the visitors in town
last week were Mr.. and Mrs.
Fortune, Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman
and Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll.
Rev. Geo. Hawn, State Supt.
of Sabbath schools of the Con-
gregational church, held meetings
at Pierce Valley last week.
Miss Margaret Armstrong spent
Sunday at home.
Miss Nora Campbell of Wheat
land, has been visiting her sister.
Mrs. Ashbaugh, for the past two
weeks.
Severt Johnson and sister were
callers in town Thursday.
A. w. Kaler and wife of River
Falls visited in town recently.
E. Voorhis was caller IN
town Monday.
Mr.. Chinook, agent for the
Standard Encyclopedia, sold
several copies to private families
at this place.
Married-Tuesday Jan. II, 1899,
Peter Frey of Clifton and Miss
Mary Meyers of Big River. They
will reside in Clifton. Their many
friends extend their heartlest
congratulations.
Col. E. B. Armstrong has been
re-appointed abide camp on CON-
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-24

mander in chief James A. Sections
staff.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-24

nj. C. johnson is buying all
kinds of stock, including sheep,
hogs, cattle, ETC., and is paying
the highest market price for same.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-24

For SALE-120 acres of improV-
ed land all fenced, good buildings
and good water. This land is
situated four and one half miles
south Of this city. Easy terms.
Apply to P. MoYNIHAN, River
Falls. Wisconsin.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-24
New CenterVille.

Mrs. 0. G.. Ford is visiting her
mother, Mrs. E. Blake.
Miss Maud May, who has been
teaching for the past year in
Missouri, is at home.
S. Rudisell returned last week
to his home in Minneapolis.
DIR. Wilcox filled the pulpit
last Sunday, Rev. Woodruff being
sick.
DIR. J. W. Chaplin, the phrenol-
ogist, gave a course of lectures
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Wifi called
on friends at River Falls and
Hudson last week.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-24
OliVet.

Miss Mamie Kisner entertained
Miss Ingalls,, of Ellsworth, last
week.
Mrs. Walter Yates visited
friends in town recently.
Tom Holvorson and family have
moved to Gilman.
Miss Annie Badour visited at
Mrs. B. Parks last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Hawn
visited friends IN town Sunday.
Marion Groot has purchased
Charley Hanson's place.
It's better than ready money
because it cures rheumatism, con-
stipation, sick headaches, indiges-
ton. Rocky Mountain Tea.-C.
r. Taggart & Co.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-24

A GIVE SOLICITORS WANTED EVERY
n WHERE for ''The Story of the Philip
pines by Murat Halstead, commissioned by
the Government as Official Historian to the
War Department. The book was written in
army camps at San Francisco, on the Pacific
with General Merritt, in the hospitals at Homo
es at Manila, in the insurgent camps with
Aguinaldo on the deck Of the Olympia with
Dewey, and in the roar of battle at the fall of
Manila. Bonanza for agents. Brimful of
original pictures taken by government photo
graphers on the spot. Large book. Low
prices. Big profits. Freight paid. Credit
given. Drop all trashy unofficial war books.
Outfit free. Address, F. I. Barber, Secy.,
Star Insurance Bldg, Chicago.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-24

Here is real bargain. If you
want a second hand organ
practically as good as new, real
cheap call at this office.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-24
Gertrude.

Several of our young people
attended the sociable at Mr.. Soil S
Friday evening.
J. D. O'Keeffe was a caller at
school Thursday afternoon.
John Rockstad has been con-
fined to his bed by sickness the
past week.
The pink - g prevalent
among the Gertrudites.
Peter Kjelson is entertaining a
couple of his brothers from
abroad.
The attendance at school is
gradually decreasing on account
of sickness among the pupils.
An agent, for Norway bells,
pictures and various other articles
passed through town last week.
Some Of our young people at
tended the dance at Martell
Saturday.
E. B. Armstrong was among
the recent callers here.
Irwin Eaton was a caller here
recently.
Misses Hannah and Ella En-
quist of River Falls, accompanied
by their friend, Miss Anna Ander
son, of st. Paul, spent Sunday
here.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-24

his chair and light cigarette at
the table, a la Porto Rico. To
keep him from smoking himself
to death is one reason for the
change of venue to the farm.
When Francisco first arrived IN
town there was a constant crowd
of children ard even men and
women to see him. AS soon as
he understood that they were IN
the front yard to see him he strut
ted out to place himself on exhibit
ton. He accosted some of the
larger boys with pugilistic intent,
and the result exceeded his ant1cl-
pations. The yard was cleared IN
an instant. He was put In the
primary class at school, and to his
credit was one of the brightest
pupils there, and has missed but
two days since commencing. He
was threatened with punishment
for being late and did not show
up for two days. He finally ad-
mitted that he had changed his
temple Of learning Of his own
motion and was attending the
parochial school.
The youngster is being spoiled.
He no longer goes home after
school for supper, because he will
he kept there. He prefers to wan
der until II o'clock at night and
smoke tobacco furnished in public
places. He attends dances and
stays out all night. He is, in
fact, becoming very much Ameri-
canized.
He thinks nothing of ''taking"
a milk wagon and driving it all
over town; any bicycle he can
find is his, and he can conjure up.
more mischief in a minute than
an American boy can in a week.
Minneapolis Journal.
For SALE-At Cle1r Lake, a
fine large house beautifully locat-
ed in village. Five lots, 81 acres
Of land under cultivation, six
horses and all farm implements.
Easy terms. Inquire of S. E.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-24

All persons knowing themselves
to be indebted for the TIMES one
year or more are requested to e
tie in whole or partif possible.