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Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03
Dtty Boxes,

Some peculiar trades are practiced in
the naval service. One of these is the
manufacture of ditty boxes. A ditty
box is a small wooden chest which
serves the bluejacket as a repository
for his comb and brush. tobacco, writ
ing paper and the various odds and
ends which would be found in the
drawers Of the ordinary dressing-case
ashore. The regular ships carpenter
and his mates follow this trade, and
they are enabled to add considerably to
their salaries. Some carpenters also
carve models of ships which they sell
to the officers and men, who use them
as gifts to friends ashore.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03
A JoYLESs JOKER IN LONDON.
American Com p1a ms That City Knocks
Ont His Frolicsome Humor.

American Com pla ins That City Knocks
Ont His Frolicsome Humor.
An American in London asks a ques-
ton:
II wish you would tell me what Is
gone with the frolicsome humer 1
brought here from my native land. You
are real white men in this city, but you
are powerful sad, and that tells on the
stranger till he feels he might as well
be an owl. Out at Colorado Springs 1
was the most buoyant man in the coun-
try. Here l don't buoy worth a cent.
My friends called me Laughing Willie.
I've got no NOR, laugh in me now than
a mummy. The first stroke of business
l did here l was 50 pleased with that
l wanted to tell the other man the
story of the tin-roofed cocktail. You
should have seen his face. He said he
didn't listen to stories in business
hours. / went to club, a regular pal
ace, a magnificent hall, full of busts,
and l said, 4 must tell somebody that
story or shall die There was an old
gentleman on settee, and said, Have
rooted cocktail? He looked fierce. Am
l right in supposing that cocktail Is
a drink? You are, old man. l said,
you may bet every dollar on It, And
l had just started a real live laugh
when he spoiled everything with, Then
you mustn't talk about drinks in this
hall Snakes and Injuns! How can 1
ever laugh again? l won't tell you the
the story Of the tin-roofed cocktail, for
yo'd never put 1t in. Certainly not.
This column, like the hall of the
Mausoleum, is no place for drinks"
But my correspondents grievance Is
real enough. There is kill-joy SOL
emnity in our fine island decorum. We
cannot even discuss holiday recreations
without an awful sense of response
bility.-Illustrated London News.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03
Northwestern Fruit Growers.


The Northwest Fruit Growers Asso.
citation has elected the following officers:
DIR. N. G. Blalock, president; F. L. Wheel
er, of Yakima, vice president for Wash.
ington; L. A. Porter, of Lewiston, Idaho
vice president for Idaho; Z. L. Smith, OF
Hood River, vice president for Oregon ;
Z. Hutchinson, of Ladner, vice president
for British Columbia; G. a. Tonneson, OF
Tacoma, secretary; w. S. Offner, of Walla
Walla, treasurer.
Tacoma was selected as the place OF
meeting for the convention next year.
Resolutions were passed favoring the
early construction of the Nicaragua canal
and the improvement of the Columbia and
Snake rivers. The following report was
submitted by the transportation commit.
tee:
"The committee on transportation held
a conference with the representatives OF
railroad lines and the subject of freight
rates and kindred matters were thorough
ly discussed. The committee desires from
the railroad carriers rate on green
prunes and pears at the same figure as
apples; also that this rate apply equally
to straight or mixed cars of apples, pears
or prunes at minimum rate of $4,000
pounds.
"The committee has appointed sub
committee of two members, w. S. Offner
and Frank L. Wheeler, to continue the
work of the committee, and the COM
mittee at large will report the result OF
its labors at the next annual meeting"
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03
The New York press depicts the con.

The New York press depicts the con-
ditions of the New England factory girls,
many of whom become so desperate
through their hard lot, without hope of
improvement, that they will marry any
body that comes along, get divorce in
two weeks, take another husband. get
another divorce, and so on. Young
bloods go from Boston, Providence, New
Haven and other large cities to the mill
towns, engage themselves to the girls,
marry some, discard them, promise
others homes and happiness, desert them
for new loves, and generally prey upon
these unfortunate creatures, whose lot
in life drives them to accept any change
that offers. Men marry these girls under
assumed names. and after the honey
moon disappear. No questions are
asked; the situation is accepted as a
matter of course. Once in while there
is mysterious murder The estimate
is that 100000 young working girls are
dragged into prostitution annually in
the United States. This indictment of
the present industrial hell is being ex-
tensively copied by foreign journals to
show what America is coming to.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03
RULES OVER CUBA.
Maj. Gen. Brooke, the First American
Governor of the Island.

The appointment by President Nc
Kinley of Major General John r.
Brooke to be Military Governor of
Cuba seems to meet with satisfaction,
as General Brooke is an officer of high
character and excellent executive abil-
ity.
In addition to having command of all
the troops on the island, General
Brooke is Military and Civil Governor.
1t is his duty to provide for the main
tenance of law and order and the pre-
servation of public health, to supervise
the collection of revenues, the appoint
ment of civil and military officers and
the modification of the Spanish laws,
and to exercise general control over the
island. The commanding officers of
the several provincial military depart
ments in Cuba make reports to him and
public measures taken by them are sub
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03
Lagnappe-Givme in New Orleans.

New Orleans grocers and marketmer
and dealers in fruits and confectionery al
know that lagnappe is required, and they
lay in a goodly store of articles to be Civ
en- away. A little handful goes with ev
cry purchase, and it is astonishing how
rapidly the barrels of ginger nuts and the
buckets of candy will melt away. An
expensive custom, one would say, but SC
firmly established that no one dares to
resist. Once in a while one finds a gro
Ger who complains rather bitterly to his
confidential friends, but he will not set
the fashion of rebelling. If he did he
would lose his trade, and his customers
would seek out the lagnappe stores with,
out delay.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03
AN IRISH "FA,RY BLAST"
How 1t Transmogrified a Servant Girl
Into Her Dead Slater.

HOW 1t Trausm0gritied a Servant Girl
Into Her Dead Sister.
A strange case of superstition has
been brought to light here. 1t is what
may be called local adaptation of the
transmigratlon-of-sou idea, and goes
under the local name of fairy blast"
The symptoms of this ''falry blast"
are that the person affected ceases for
a time to be himself or herself, and be-
comes somebody else, very frequently
relative or friend. The following in
stance will hardly be believed, yet it
was the experience of lady living in
Georges street, Limerick, with SER
want girl in her employment. One
morning the mistress on encountering
the servant, whose name was Mary,
found her speech took the form of an
unmistakable Yankee twang. Mary
knew there was something the matter
with her, and to account for it asked
in the same strange accent:
Didn't you hear of it, maam?"
Hear what?" replied her astonished
mistress.
'Nh you was tue duSWGEt
"that I've got the fairy blast and 1
am not Mary now? I'm my sister
Ellen"
This sister had been absent in Amer
lea for some time, and the lady, while
grasping the meaning of the altered
speech, was considerably puzzled to
know what had come over her slavey.
The damsel, however, fastened to re-
lieve her mistress anxiety by the as
surance, conveyed in perfect serious
ness:
II expect to be myself again in a few
days, ma'am, but I'm Ellen now, and
not Mary"
She kept her word, and just when the
household had come to regard her as
fit for lunatic asylum she became her.
self again, remarking that the "blast"
was over.-London QrelanO CORE
spondence New York journal.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03
TRY ALIENS FOOT-EAsE.

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
AT this season your feet feel swollen. ner.
vous and uncomfortable. If you have
smartlng feet or tight shoes, try Aliens
Foot-Ease. 1t rests and comforts: makes
walking easy. Cures swollen and sweating
feet, blisters and callous spots. Relieves
corns and bunions of all pain and is a Ger
tain cure for Chilblains, Sweating, damn
or frosted feet. We have over thirty thou
s sal testimonials. Try it today. Sold by
an drugg1sts and shoe stores for 25c Trial
sted. LIE Roy, N. Y. ~ 0--A-
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03
NO WOMAN Is EXEMPT.

Regularity is a matter of Importance
In every woman's life. Much pain is,
however, endured in the belief that it
is necessary and not alarming, when
in truth it Is all wrong and indicates
arrangement that may cause serious
trouble.
Excessive monthly pain itself will
unsettle the nerves and make women
old before their time.
The foundation of woman's health 10
. perfectly normal and regular per-
Torrance of natures function. The
statement we print from Miss GER
TRUDE SKIES, of Eldred, Pa, is echoed
In every city. town and hamlet in Tho
country. Read what she says:
DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:-I feel like Q
new person since following your ad-
vice, and think it is my duty to let the
public know the good your remedies
have done me. My troubles were pain.
full menstruation and leucorrh9a
was nervous and had spells of being
confused. Before using your remedies
never had any faith in patent medi-
cines. now wish to say that l never
had anything do me so much good for
painful menstruation as Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound; also would
say that your Sanative Wash has cured
me of leucorrhea. | hope these few
words may help suffering women"
The present Mrs. Pinkham's expert
ence In treating female ills Is unparal-
leled. for years she worked side by
side with Mrs Lydia E. Pinkham, and
for sometime past has had sole charge
OF the correspondence department of
her great business, treating by letter
as many as q hundred thousand ailing
women during . single year.
All suffering women are invited TO
write freely to Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn,
Mass, for advice about fivE.Ahealth.
Sl
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03
oATARRH CANNOT BE CURED

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS as they can no,
reach the seat CT the disease Catarrh is a blood
or constitutional disease. and in order to cure 1t
you must take internal remedies. Halls Catsrrl
Cure Is taken internally, and acts directly on
the blood and mucous surfaces Halls Catarrf
Cure is not quack medicine. 1t was prescribed
Ivy one of the best physicians in this country for
years, and is regular prescription. 1t is COM
posed of the best tonics known, combined with
the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of
the two ingredients is what produces such won
deful results in curing Catarrh. Send for tes-
timonials, free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Props. Toledo o,
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03
Smallpox Among Indians.

Late information from zuni Puebla, in
Western Valencia county, tells of sad
state Of affairs among those Indians.
Smallpox is raging with terrible results,
and deaths are numerous. Since the dis
ease broke out 2l7 deaths have occurred,
and 600 Indians are sick, of whom pos
sibly about one-half will recover
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03
STATUE OF MICHAEL ANGELO.
1t Will Occupy a Place In the Con.
gressional Library Rotuuda.


1t Will Occupy Place In the Con.
Eressional Library Rotunda.
Paul w. Bartlett's statue of Machael
Angelo, which, when complete, will oc-
cupy place In the second story of the
great rotunda in the Congressional IL
brary at Washington, will be one Of the
most remarkable works of art in that
collection, because the artist has re-
Trained from idealizing his subject and
has portrayed him in keeping with the
descriptions of the great sculptor which
have come to the present generation.
He is represented as contemplating
one of his works. The position of the
head makes some people who have seen
the model think that the completed
work will have to be viewed from its
own level to be seen at Its best, and
that 1t will be less effective from the
main floor of the rotunda, from which
1t will receive the most attention.
Michael Angelo was neither stately
nor tall; he was in no respect hand
some man, and his plain face had been
disfgured by an injury. He dressed in
a careless manner and historians have
described him as the exact opposite Of
the POPULAR, beautiful and artistically
robed Raphael. All these short-com-
ings, all the eccentricities and peculiari-
ties, have been considered in the mod
bling of the statue, and the artist has
taken pains to show and not to hide
them.
The creator Of the statue, Paul Way
Nnd Bartlett, is an American who went
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03

Pistachio nuts come from Syria, and the
Greeks were very fond of them. Chest
nuts form portion of the daily food of
the Mediterranean nations, though in
America they are not ground into flour,
but are eaten simply as nuts.
Talent knows what to do; tact knows
what not to do.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03
Volcano COIima Active.

A dispatch from Colima states that the
volcano of that name is in full activity.
An outburst of smoke followed by lava,
occurred directly after the earthquake.
The sight is imposing, and the Indians
are moving from the neighborhood of the
mountain.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03

There is no secret in the heart which
our actions do not disclose. The most
consummate hypocrite can not at all
times conceal the workings of the mind.
From the French.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03

81 hear that Olga Nethersole has de-
cided to dispense with her kissing
scene" "Well, l don't blame her.
Kissing's become so commonplace since
the war."-Cleveland Leader.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03

When coming to San Francisco 90 to
Brooklyn Hotel, 20S-212 Bush st. Ameri
can or European plan. Room and board
n.OO to $3.50 per day; rooms so cents to
$l.OO per day; single meals rs cents. Free
coach. Chas. Montgomery.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03

ject to his approval. General Brooke
has his headquarters in Havana, where
Major General Lee, commanding Hay-
ana province, and Major General Lud-
low, Civil and Military Governor Of
Havana city, are also quartered.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03

Antiseptic gloves are the latest fad of
a class which has been described as ''mi-
crobe maniacs." The glove is worn to
keep the hands from contact with door
knobs, bell pulls, germ infected money,
etc.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03
Japanese Books.

The japanese now publish three
times as many books as the Italians.
Out Of 25,000 volumes published last
year In the Land of Flowers no less
than 5000 were law books, and 1900
treated Of religion.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03

In China, where most eyes are narrow
and long, a small, round eye is consid-
cred an extraordinary beauty. Chinese
girls pluck their eyebrows to make them
very fine.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03
Trifing That Costs.

There is a way of triling that costs a
heap of money. Neglect rheumatism and
it may put one on crutches, with loss of
time and money. st. Jacobs Oil will cure
it surely, right away.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03

What an argument in favor of social
connection is the observation that by COM
municating our grief we have less and by
communicating our pleasure we have
more.-Greville.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03

Hickory nuts are an American product
and we export them in large numbers to
Europe, where they are found good eat.
ing. Pecans belong to the hickory fam
ilY.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03

to Paris when he was child. He is
known to-day as one of the leading
men in his profession, having received
the gold medal for his Dancing In
diam in 1880. His Columbus and
Washington" attracted much atten-
ton, the former having been secured
by the government for a place in the
Congressional library, where the new
statue will also be placed.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03

Walnuts grew originally in Persia, the
Caucasus, China, North America and Eu.
rope.
There are only three structures in the
world 500 feet in height.
The onIH true happiness consists in get
ting out spuble.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03

Hazel nuts grow in Europe, Russian
Asia, North Africa and North America.
Filberts are species Of hazel nuts that
grow in Greece.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03
The older man gets the more he Won
ders how boys come to know so much.

Almond nuts are found in Asia, Bar
barry and Morocco. Those we get are inn
ported from Malaga.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03
A Sudden Turn.

by sudden turn we may give twist
and bring on Lumbago. By prompt use
of st. Jacobs Oil the twist lets go and
the muscle becomes straight and strong.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03

Etc Permanently Cured. No nus or nervousness
stIO Sfter first days use OF DR.. Klines Great
Nerve Restorer. Send for FREE $500 trial
bottle and treatise. DIR. r. II. RLINE la, 93C
Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03
WHEAT, OATS. BARLEY. GRASS

and other seeds, including the famous idaho
Coree Pea" New varieties adapted to this
country and offered by no other scotsman.
Diplomas awarded at Spokane Fruit Fair on
seed Grains. Descriptive circular and prices
sent on application. c. E. Augir, Palouse, Wn-
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03

st. Jacobs Oil cures Rheumatism.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Neuralgia.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Lumbago.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Sciatica.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Sprains.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Bruises.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Soreness.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Stiffness.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Backache.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Muscular Aches
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03

No household is complete without bottle of
the famous Jesse Moore Whiskey. 1t is pure
and wholesome stimulant recommended by all
physicians. Don't neglect this necessity.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03

1t takes 10000 tons of paper to make
the postal cards used in the United States
each year.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03

A professor estimates that the black
race embraces about one-tenth of the in
habitants of the globe, or l5O,OOO,OOO per-
sons.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03

For lung and chest diseases Pisos Cule
Is the best medicine we have used.-Mrs 3.
J. l.. Northcott. Windsor. Ont. Canada
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03

Clubs drive some men to matrimony
and matrimony drives others to clubs.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-03
To Cure a Cold I'm One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinlne Tablets. All
druggist refund money II 1t fails to cure a5c.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-06
HOW THE FIGHTING BEGAN.
London Reports Say Thousands of
FiIipinOs Were Killed.


London, Feb. 6.-The Morning Post pub
fishes the following account of the fighting
at Manila:
THE immediate cause of the attack was
an advance by two Filipinos to the Ne
braska outpost, on the northeast of the
and the sentry fired. An insurgent signal
gun was then fired from blockhouse No.
Z, and an attack was Immediately began
on the Nebraska regiment, which was en-
camped.
The fighting soon spread on both sides,
until firing was in progress on all the out
posts around the city. The American
troops responded vigorously, the insur-
gent firing being heavy and the attack
evidently hurriedly Planned.
Firing continued throughout the night,
with an occasional cessation of from half
an hour to an hour at a time.
"At daybreak the warships Charleston
and Callao began shelling the north side
of the city. Their firing was followed lat
er by that of the Monadnock on the
southern side, the insurgent positions hav-
ing been previously accurately located.
THE Filipino loss is reported to have
been heavy. The wounded on the Amer-
can side are now estimated at 200. Few
Americans were killed. The Americans
began a vigorous advance all along the
line this morning Sunday, and Were soon
pressing back the insurgents in every di-
rection, maintaining steadily their ad-
Vanced positions, and capturing the viii
lagos of San Juan del Monte, Santa Ana,
San Pedro, Macati, Santa Mesa and Lo-
min.
1.-The splendid police system prevented a
general outbreak in the city, though sew
eral soldiers were attacked by natives in
the streets.
Lieut.. Charles Hogan and Sergt. Wall
were shot by three natives, the former
being seriously wounded and the latter
slightly.
native with a sword, while riding in a
carriage to the front. He killed his as
sailant with his revolver.
"A sbarpshooter within the American
lines shot and killed a sergeant while he
was sitting at window of the second re-
serve hospital.
"Col William C. Smith died of apoplexy.
"Many of the insurgents were driven
into the Pasig river and drowned Several
hundred were taken prisoners"
In a subsequent telegram the following
statements are made:
Last nights Saturday and to-day's
(Sunday) engagements have proved a veri-
table slaughter for the Filpinos, their
killed being reported as amounting to
thousands. The American forces could
scarcely have been better disposed. 1t
is now known that the attack was fully
expected and that every preparation had
been made to meet the contingency.
"Firing slackened at noon Sunday, the
enemy being apparently demorallzed.
The American troops, however, are fun
ly equipped to meet a possible attack to-
night.
"Aguinaldo's private secretary has been
arrested as a spy in Manila. Perfect quiet
now reigns in the city. More than hun
dred wounded Filpinos, taken from the
trenches are being cared for in the Amer
lean hospitals
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-06
have repeatedly announced during the
pending debate"
Fry Accuses Opponents.

Senator Frye does not hesitate to place
the responsibility for the casualties re-
ported from Manila at the feet of the men
who are opposing the ratification Of the
treaty.
With his characteristic vigor and free
dom OF speech, he denounced the opponents
of the treaty as being responsible for the
bloodshed reported in to-day's dispatches
He claims that public sentiment is fully
aroused now, and the men who attempt
TO stand in the way of the ratification OF
the treaty tomorrow will be duly punish
ed by an outraged and patriotic American
people.
He has no doubt about the effect OF the
news from Manila on the vote tomorrow,
and he is confident the treaty will be rati-
fed.
He suggests that It might be advisable
for few five minute speeches to be made
by friends Of the treaty in the early part
of to-morFow's session, setting forth in
vigorous terms the cause and the terrible
result of the delay in prompt ratification
of the treaty.
1t is probable that he may take occasion
to say a few timely words on the subject.