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Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29
How the Walls Ran Down.

The Irishman who went up in the
hotel lift without knowing what it was
lid not recover easily from the sur
prise. He relates the story in this
way.
II whit to the hotel, and, says 1, III
Misther Smith in?
YES says the man with the sojel
cap. VIII yez step in?
$50 steps into the closet. and al
,f a suddint he pulls the rope, and-it's
the truth Use telling yez-the walls Of
the building begun running down tC
the cellar.
"'Och, murtherv says l, 'what'll be
some of Bridget and the children which
was left below thereY
"Says the sojer-cap man. BE aisy
Iorr; they'll be all right when yel
:omes down.
"'Come down, Is It? says l. And Il
Is no closet at all, but a haythinist
balloon that yez got me in!
"And wild that the walls stood stool
still, and he opened the door, anC
there was wild the roof just over my
head! And, begorra, that's what saved
me from goin' up to the hevins intire
ly!'-Irish Independent.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29
Thumb Marks.

1t seems an astonishing thing that
the natural signature. the impression
Of the thumb or finger tip, is not used
to a greater extent than 1t Is for pur.
poses of Identification. If the thumb
be lightly pressed on surface smear
ed with printing ink, and then pressed
upon clean paper, an impression is OBJ
tanned which Is distinctive for the par
ticular individual who owns the mem
Der. No two thumbs or fingers are
alike in the arrangement of their mul
titudinous lines; each, therefore Is 9
seal which is unique, and seal which
cannot readily be mislaid or lost. The
French police use this test to assure
themselves of the identity of a pris
uner; but surely the system could be
usefully extended.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29
Alligator Riding.

Jim Frazier, of Florida, is called
"Wild Jim" because he is the king of
alligator hunters. "Wild Jim" hunts
alligators In the Florida Everglades.
His speciality is In furnishing baby alli-
gators to the Northern trade, though
he also catches adult alligators and
sells their teeth and skins. 1t is said
that he employs several hundred alli.
gator catchers, and has made fortune
out Of his hotel business.
His favorite pastime is to watch ALL
gators eat dogs and cats that he has
thrown into the water to feed them
During the winter he secures hundreds
of worthless ours and screaming cats
and in the spring he drives the canines
and felines down to his alligator ranch
in the everglades, where he amuses
himself with alllgator-back riding
He Is an alligator charmer and tanner,
and is the only man in Florida that
would dare mount the back of an old
alligator In the water. When he wants
to ride he throws his alligator muzzle
over the head of an alligator and jumps
on the monsters back. The alligator
cannot reach the intrepid rider with
his tall. and his mouth is muzzled
wild Jim's" wiry legs are entwined
around the forelegs of the alligator
while the alligator dives and swims
and lashes his tail, trying to be free,
When Jim gets tired he makes the alli-
gators swim to the shore, where he
Jumps off and dispatches it.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29
esrERHAzy OWES HIM sIo.
i Telegraph Operator In New Orlean
Says French Officer SDid', Him.

Telegraph Operator In New Orleans
Says French Officer sDidn Him.
"Count Esterhazy, who figured so
prominently in the Dreyfus trial, has
been in New Orleans several times, :"
said a guest at the Grunewald Hotel.
Il myself saw him on one of his visits.
and was present when he did some
cabling to France, the cost of which,
or rather a portion of the fee, he de-
libcrately defrauded the operator out
Of. 1t happened thus:
"Esterhazy had come In town by one
Of the roads from the north and went
to the Southern Pacific depot to board
4 train for the West. While waiting
for his train he remembered that he
had some cabling to do and walked
over to the telegraph operator in the
building and asked for blank.
"rhe operator gave 1t to him. and the
Frenchman wrote out quite lengthy
coded cablegram and addressed it to a
private party In Paris. BY this time
there were only a few moments left for
him to get aboard the train, and the
operator had to hurry In looking up the
rate. To arrive at the exact figures
uecessitated some little calculation,
and the operator. to expedite matters
TOR the noble count. told him the rate
and asked him to make the calculation,
too.
This the Frenchman, who was evil
IDENTIFY quick at figures, did, and had
finished a moment before the operator
called out his result. and asked il that
was what he made 1t. EsterhaZy look
I'd straight at the operator second,
IS though reading his very thoughts.
and unhesitatingly replied: 1T is cor
rect
He paid the amount and hurried
away. A few minutes later the opera
tor discovered that he had been paiG
ne had made an error In his calcula
tons, and the count had taken advan.
tage OF his error to save the money
The young man Immediately wired
ahead of the train asking the cOnduc
tor to see EsterhaZy, explain the cal
cula ton. and request the $40. The con
| 1uctor complied, but when he had ex.
planned to the noble traveller. the Ia +
ter only shrugged his shoulders and re-
| piled that 1t was no concern OF his
And the operator made good the short
age from his own salary. 1t was al
clear a case OF steal as l ever heard
,f."-New Orleans Times-Democrat.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29
EiderdOWn.

The elder duck lines Its nest care.
fully with its own down. The nest is
robbed of the down by the icelanders
and the duck quickly proceeds TO re-
line her nest. supplying the feathers
from her own body. The third time the
drake gives his down. and this Is al.
lowed to remain.
Ten thousand pounds Of eiderdown
are gathered annually In Iceland and
the natives receive for 1t about So a
pound, although the trade Is carried on
through a barter. the natives receiving
little or no money.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29

State of Ohio, City OF Toledo. Lucas Co..
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he Is the
senior partner of tine firm of +. J. Cheney H.
Co.. deng business in the City of Toledo, conn-
ty and state aforesaid. and that said firm will
pay the sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case OF Catarrh that can
not be cured By the use of Halls Catarrh Cure
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn and subscribed to before me and sub
scribed in my presence. this 9Th day OF De-
cember, A. D. 1886. A. w. GLEASON.
(Seal) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system. Send for testimonials free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29
Enrland.s Christma..

,ndon, Dec. 24.-Not for many years
has Great Britain faced such a situa-
|as confronts her this Christmas. Yet,
|eet this, there has arisen new Brit
which by its virility and pluck ex.
admiration from even her bitterest
mental critics. Since the boastfulness
disappeared from the English press,
comments of the foreign papers, at
such as are printed here, are couched
bnes far more fair and friendly than
B it was believed speedy victory
He'd General Butler.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29
Tho Octopus as Food.

The octopus now finds place on the
fish stalls In Jersey, where 1t Is eaten
either dried or fresh. The local esti'
mate of it is that 1t makes very good
eating, but the local taste also incllnes
to other things which do not find favor
with alien palates. Octopus fishing
parties have been very popular in the
Channel Islands OF late, not, however,
because the uncouth creature is desired
for food, but on account Of the destruc'
ton 1t works among the lobsters.--LOn-
don Globe.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29

Ich ore has been opened on King
mon in Okanogan, on famous old
-.
bother good strike has been made
be Nine-Mile Mining Company's
5erty near Wallace, Idaho.
Fsale involving "a one-half interest
be Cash Cole group of claims at
ia creek, was closed in Lewiston,
%, last week.
<e has been found in the Toughnut,
ia is about a mile north of the
9er Lode, and is supposed to be on
anne ledge as the Sunset near Wal
lionel S. w. Ray of Port Arthur,
a has purchased the hex mine at
lpter, Ore, for the neat figure Of
1000. The first payment of several
1sand dollars in gold was made on
bpot.
Forkmen down from the Banner,
r Wallace, report that they have ga
Il specked all through the face of
Il cfosscut tunnel, although they
B not yet cut the vein. Fifty or rs
back of where they are now they
la considerable galena in stringer
ID they cut.
Hdge Clancy of Butte, in the district
ID, has dissolved the temporary re-
ming order issued in the suit of
aette O'Connor, against the Ana
"a company to prevent the company
hing certain portions of the Cop
thrust claim, which is alleged to
hap parts of the st. Lawrence and
Fonda claims.
he Silver King mill at Kellogg, Ida
has been running occasionally for
5ral days, but, as is usual in start
up new properties, number of
hges are found necessary. The sup
Of water is also rather short, and
utmost economy will be necessary
|fB use at this season.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29
MORRISON. MSS wH1rrLEsRY

which he expressed his love In the
most lavish terms. He went to 10
peka a few days later and obtained q
promise from Miss Whittlesey that she
would become his bride. On his return
he was arrested. suspicious circum-
stances coming to light concerning his
4w,,fe's death, but was soon released. H.,
fed, but three months later was rear
rested in San Francisco and taken back
to Texas, where the full extent of his
villainy became known. At the trial
Miss Whittlesey was the principal pros
ecuting witness and her testimony sent
him to the gallows.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29

nHF' hohhisoN. but declared that
he was innocent, circumstances over
which he had no control placing him
where he was. He had a large follow
Ing OF friends who made strenuous eff
forts to have the Governor commute
the sentence to imprisonment for life,
but without success.
Morrison was married to his wife,
who was Minnie Brady, at Hanford,
Texas. In 1881. She sang in the church
choir. Later they moved to Pan Han
die City. In 1897 he went to Topeka,
Kan. to attend a Sunday school con-
vention. Here he met Miss Anna
Whittlesey, whom he knew at school.
She had fallen heir to 100000, and he
fell deeply in love with her. He told
her that his.wife had been dead ele ven
years, that he had retired from preach
Ing and owned q ranch near Higgins,
Texas. He made her an offer of mar
riage and she agreed to become his
wife. He returned to Texas and kept
up correspondence with Miss Whit
tlesey. To get his wife out of the way
US TAG hCAt 4uCbtioh. nc iuduc up Ills
mind to murder her. This was in Oc-
tober, 1897. He went to druggist to
obtain some strychnine, which. he said,
was 10 poison some "varmints" that
were killing bis chkkens.
The crime was committed on a Sun
day night. Before the deed he preached
n particularly effective sermon, speak
ing in pathetic manner Of the sad
parting with loved ones at death. Then
he went home and gave his wife an APP
pie in which he had put some Of the
strychnine. She died the same night
with her arms about her husband s
neck. She never knew of his treachery.
He still continued the correspondence
with Miss Whittlesey and the day after
his wifes burial he sent letter In
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29

Spools of thread are held in a con.
venient position for use by a new brace
let, which has two spring clips to grip
the wrist, with two spindles supported
end to end, to be inserted in the holes
of the spool.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29

A comfortable hammock chair is
formed of row of Stats secured to two
ropes, the latter being extended at
either end for suspension to the ceiling,
with two adjustable cords supporting
the central portion to form the chair
seat by bending the row of Stats out Of
straight line.-Chicago News.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29

Chicago, Dec. PA verdict for 1921,
1857 against the bondsmen OF Charles w
Spalding and in favor of the Uniyersit,
of Illinois was returned. The sum suet
for was $57S,963, the amount of univer
sity funds in the Globe Savings bank, O
which Spalding was president at the tim,
of its failure.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29

Wiggs-Why does BJones have thai
photograph going all the timef ifa
awful. Waggs-Well. you see his wife'i
away, and when he has the phonograph
going he says be doesn't miss her 80
much. -Philadelphia Record.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29

To prevent spoon from dropping
down into a jar when the contents get
low a New York man has patented a
wire device. which supports the spoon
on the edge of the jar, being formed of
a piece of wire bent into clip to grip
the spoon. with a hook at the rear to
engage the jar.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29

Leaks in fire hose can be repaired,
or a new section of hose inserted with
out the engine being shut down, by use
of cutoff key which has a fat base,
supporting vertical arm, in the top of
which is inserted cranked bolt, fitted
with shoe to cut off the water when
the bolt is screwed down.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29

A New York woman has designed a
fastener for wells, comprising a double
ended wire loop, with prongs at the
center to attach it to the hat or hair,
safety pins being provided for hooks
to engage the loop after the pins are
inserted in the veil.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29

Some information is furnished by a
well known scientist in regard to the
ages of trees. He assigns to the pine
tree 500 to 700 years as a maximum,
AIS years to the silver fir, and ITO to
the ash.
America has two leper hospitals-at
New Orleans and San Francisco.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29

There are go separate and independ-
ent postoffices within New York city
not counting stations, sub-stations or
branches of any kind. Sixty independ-
ent postmasters draw salaries ranging
from $1,000 to $4,000 a year.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29

Genius in Massachusetts, has patent
ed single-rail system of railway,
which has a car slotted through the
middle nearly to the top, with wheels
in the upper surface to the slot to rest
on the rail. the passenger compart-
ments being separated from each other
and reached by Individual doors.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29

For holding large pieces of meat on
block for cutting, western man has
designed gripping device, which has
rod of heavy spring steel secured to
the side of the block, the upper end be-
ing coiled into a spring and bent at
right angles to carry fork and press
it down toward the block.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29

Indications point to great prosperity for
the coming wear This is the sign of q
healthy nature The success offs country,
as we'll as of an individual, depends upon
health. If you have any stomach trouble
try Hostetter's Stomach Bitters which
cures dyspepsia, indigestion and bilious
ness,
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29
Home OF the south Sea Bubble.

South Sea House, London, the home
of the South Sea bubble, which con-
vulsed England In the early part Of
the eighteenth century, is soon to be
torn down to make way for new ware.
houses. For a century after 1920
when the bubble burst. the building
stood practically untenanted; but OF
late years 1t has been the headquarters
of prosperous traders.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29

A special from Norfolk, Va, states
that what is said to be the first of
number of shipments of Pocahontas
coal for the Japanese navy began re-
Gently when 5000 tons were consigned
on the British collier Needle to Maya
Saki,
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29

In Russia the hair of rabbits and 9TH
er animals is converted into bowls,
dishes and plates, which are valued for
their strength, durability and light
ness. The articles have the appearance
of vanished leather
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29

In GAINESVILLE, Wis, is a pearl button
factory which turns out thousands of
the finest quality Of buttons. Tons Of
Mississippi clam shells are used in pro-
ducing the buttons.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29

"Your dog seems to follow you With
out orders" Eyes. he wouldn't take
any orders from me. He's been In the
family long enough to know the real
boss."-Clsveland Plain Dealer
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29
Australians wheat y,e,a.

Melbourne, Dec. 23.-The Argus est
mates that the average wheat yield in
this colony is 9.37 bushels per acre, tn
largest since 1894. The exportable sur
plus is estimated at 100000 bushels.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29
ne Miner Killed, One Injured.

Ieenwood, B. c., Dec. PA fatal ac-
nt occurred in the Snowshoe mine in
nwood camp, resulting in the instant
h of John Nelson and terrible injuries
bother miner named Mcleod.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29
READY Tor the war.

London, Dec. 23-Gen. Roberts has bid
den farewell to the prince OF Wales a
Marlborough house. Roberts staff vii
include Major Gen. Pretynan and Wis
count Downe, besides his present staff.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29

Pekin, Dec. 23.--n Hung Chang has
been appointed acting viceroy Of Canton.
1t is believed this is preparatory to his
degradation in compliance with French
demands.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29
Jacls Davis L. to HING.

'se, Idaho, Dec. 24.-The supreme
has decided that Diamond Field
4 Davis shall be returned to the Gus
of the sheriff of Cassia county for
Execution of the death sentence.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29

rescott, Wis, has a 16-year-old IL
ed girl preacher.
Aris is to have an international con-
d of deaf mutes.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29
killed In a Private Quarrel.

racas, Dec. 24.-It is announced here
General Mendoza, COMMUNICATIVE chief
b government troops operating against
revolutionary leader, Hernandez, has
killed by Cellestino Peraza, as a re.
II of a private quarrel.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29
RioxcIe Nfusical Boxes.

Music boxes for bicycles are now
manufactured by a firm in Hamburg.
The round, box-shaped apparatus,
which is said to give the sound OF a
better-class accordion, is attached in
front to the lower part Of the handle
bar and connected with the front wheel
i'm such q manner that the revolution
of this wheel causes the music to play.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29

mind by the recen t
execution of Rev.
George e. Morri-
son, at Vernon,
Texas, for the muir
der Of his wife in
1897. He admins
tered poison to her,
In order to get rid
OF her and marry
another woman.
Morrison met his
death resignedly,
1A i.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29

Boosting of good deeds spoils their
goodness. LET not thy right hand
know what thy left hand doeth."
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29

VITALITY low, debilitated or exhausted cured
by DR.. Klne's Invigorating Tonic. FREE 81
Trial Bottle containing 2 Weeks treatment. DR.
Kline's Institute, s31 Arch St., Philadelphia
Founded 1871.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29

Great Britain's postal service earns
$20,0OO,OOO a year.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29
FROM PULPIT 70 oALLows.

Career of Texas Preacher Ended IN q
Hangman's Moose.
The way Of the transgressor, no mat.
ter what his condition in life, is hard
This thought is brought forcibly to
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29

japan has had Jewish synagogue
since the year 1882.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29

I shall recommend Piso's Cure for Con-
sumption far and wide.-Mrs. Mulligan,
Plumstead, Kent, England, Nov. 8. 1885,
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29

Upholstery weavers at Philadelphia
are on strike.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29

Lightning killed 500 birds in County
Monaghan. Ireland.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's Sooth.
ing Syrup the best remedy to use for their
children during the teething period.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinlne Tablets. All
druggists refund the money il 1t fails to cure
q. W. Groves signature is on each box. Csc.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29

+, Occasionally q man casts . crumb
upon the waters, and receives . bakery
In return.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29
Fence ana Iron Works.

PORTLAND WIRE & IRON WORKS; WIRE
and Iron fencing; offlcA railing. etc. ga Alder.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-29
MINING NOTES.

Ich ore has been opened on King
mon in Okanogan, on a famous old
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-04-17
CHURCHES

CONGREGATIONAL HURH. Services
~ Sunday at 1880 a. M, and 7:3o p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday, evenings at
ESQ. Sunday School Immediately after
norning service. Young Peoples hristian
Endeavor Sunday afternoon a $50.
REV H. TODD. Pastor.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-04-17
I (First Publication Mar. 8, '99.)
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1873.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
u. S. LAND OFFICE, Wausau Wis.


U. s. LAND OFFICE, Wausau Wis.
February, % 1899.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions OF the act of Congress
of June 8, 1873, entitled AN act for the sale
of timber lands in the States of California,
Oregon, Nevada and w ashington 'erritory,"
as extended to all the public Land States by
act of August 4, 1892. Arthur Mathews, OF
Eagle River. County of Villas. State OF wis
consin, has this day filed i'll this office his Of
fee his sworn statement No. 81. for the plir-
chase Of the Sw IA Sw IA of Section No. 81,
n Township No. Al N, Range No. East,
ind will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for it's timber or
stone than for agricultural purposes, and to
establish his claim to said land before the
Register and Receiver CT this office at wau-
sau, wisconsin, ON Thursday. the 18th day
May, 1899.
He names as witnesses: George Dixson,
Hartly McGill, Mat Scheribel, JohnDern all of
Eagle River, wis.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file
their claims in this office on or before said Is
day ofMay, 1899.
EDGAR T. wHEELocK. Register.