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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28
NEW YEARS IN THE SIXTIES.

"Oh, the CHEEKY old custom of making
New Years calls! said woman OF
my acquaintance at a little tea party
the other evening. II am so sorry that
it has gone out of fashion"
ut had its good points," I ven
tured.
Yes, and its bad ones" said one
sweet old maid Her kindly face dark
ened little as she spoke, and scented
story.
1t took much diplomacy and an extra
tart or two. but gained my point
"rhirty-five years ago." said the
manless one, the New Years call was
in full bloom, 1t was the proper thing
everywhere. ana was frightfully over
done. My sister and myself were work
ing girls at that time, and occupied
with our mother, a small house in Nor
ton street
Mother took a couple of boarders,
and we did fairly well
81 had beau then-the only beau
ever did have, by the way"-her
voice broke little here, thought
land his name was Charley Van Brunt
He was very fond of me, and / OF
him.
New Years. Cit was during the
war, | remember-my sister and | de-
cided that we would receive callers.
SO we cooked and swept and busted,
and our little parlor looked very nice
on New Years morning.
I'VE had five kinds OF cake includ-
ing the rich plum-studded black arti-
Gle, with a nightmare in every ounce;
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28
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Resolve upon this New Years day
To stop it, whatsoe'er it be!
Perhaps you like the cup that cheers, "
Perhaps you gamble recklessly;
Perehanee you're libellous in tone;
Perhaps you're prone to sigh and
groan;
Perhaps you're temper's very bad;
You talk enough to drive folks mad;
You think that no one else is right;
You flirt with everything in sight;
You have an overbearing way,
Or tell your symptoms night and
day;
Perhaps you dye the hair that's gray.
Perhaps your debts you do not pay;
Perhaps-oh, well. whate'er it be,
If with your world it don't agree,
And brings you care or misery,
Strike now the blow that sets you free!
Polly Pry.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28
Severe Earthquake In California.

Los Angeles, CAL, Dec. 27.-A severe
earthquake was felt over large por-
tion of southern California Yesterday
morning, the undulations lasting about
twelve seconds. The entire center of
the shock appears to have been at San
Jaeinto, a small town in Riverside
county. The business portion of San
]acinto consists of two blocks of two
story buildings, some of which are
built of brick Ten or fifteen buildings
were damaged, chimnevs toppled over
and walls cracked and shaken. The
total damage at San Jacinto and IIemit,
a small town nearby, is estimated at
$50, 600
The large tourist hotel at Hemit was
damaged, and the hospital at San ia
cinto also suffered. The rear wall of
the johnson block fell. The only loss
of life so far known was at the Saboba
Indian reservation, where six squaws
were killed by falling walls A num-
Der of Indians were seriously injured.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28
BUTTE MINING LITIGATION.
Suit Commenced That win Result IA
Closing Three Mines.

Butte, Mont, Dec. 23.-The SO, ,oo0, 900
damage and injunction suit brought
yesterday by Burdette o'Connor agains,
the Anaconda and Washoe Copper
companies, turns out to be a most
astounding feature of the bitter litiga-
tion going on between the Montana
Ore Purchasing company and the
Amalgamated companies. The court
is asked to restrain the defendants
from mining on veins alleged to have
their apexes in a location called the
Copper Trust.
No suspicion of the real nature of
the action can be gathered from the
complaint itself, notwithstanding the
',raordinary amount of damages de
manded. The fact is, however, that it
is no less a matter than an effort to
close down the Anaconda, st. Law
renee and Never Sweat mines
temporary restraining order was
issued by Judge Clancy. and an order
to show cause why an injunction
should not be granted, put over for
hearing until January Goth The re-
straining order was served to-day, and
it was afterward stated that it would
necessitate the closing of the three
mines.
The Copper Trust claim, which
O'Connor pretends TO be the owner of
is nothing less than a location on top
of the st. Lawrence, Anaconda and
Never Sweat lode claims, and over al
of the first named and the greater part
of the other two.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28
Didn't Know 1t Was Loaded.

Topeka, Kan, Dec. 27.-Maggie, the
14-year-old daughter of John Drayer
was shot and instantly killed by Mrs.
VIM. Taylor on Christmas evening. A
number of children, including Maggie
Drayer, were at the Taylor house play
Ing with popguns, when Mrs. Taylor,
saying that she had something that
would beat their popguns, picked up
an old musket, which she accidentally
discharged. The entire load of shot
entered the girls breast 1t is feared
Mrs. Taylor will lose her reason.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28
sensational Gold Discovery.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 27,-Mayor
I. Butler, late cashier of the Edgley
bank, has struck a gold mil near San
Diego, CAL, which has created great
excitement as being a wonder in its
way. Assays at depth of forty-nine
feet show gold quartz running S247
10 the ton 1t is near the great Dewey
mine which was recently capitalized
at 81 900, 900. An offer of 5000, 900 has
been made for the claim by Illinois
parties among whom Butler once re-
sided.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28
A NEW YEARS CALLER.

year ago, around last New Years,
| was called upon by gorgeous young
creature-a saving beauty-who bore
a letter of introduction from mutual
friend in ST. Louis.
The substance of it was:
The girl is stagestruck. Can you
do anything for herr"
She was the most artificial thing |
had ever seen. | doubted whether she
could sneeze naturally
Have you had any stage expert
ence?"
Only with amateurs"
"Ahi Have you any money!
She looked at me much as we'll
posted countryman would gaze at a
'bunco steerer."
My dear girl, | don't want your
money, but it might be to your advan-
tage to take course in some good
training school, and that requires
cash"
Her nose went up.
"oh, | don't wish anything like
that" she said disdainfully Il want
an engagement where l can get a sal
ary"
We'll, you might possibly begin by
playing very small parts" | replied.
Mr. DAILY generally has a corps of
fifteen or twenty young girls connected
with his theater who are occasionally
selected"
No, not she interrupted, Il must
do better than that VIII you hear me
recite a speech from 'Parthenia?'"
This was pretty hard. but | was pre-
pared to go some lengths "in friend
ships name" as the gentleman sings
in "Iolanthe."
Go ahead | said hoarsely.
She went ahead.
It was pretty bad.
My dear" | said, there Is no call
for Parthenias unless they have cash
galore, and even then the cali comes
principally from the manager who
wants his rent guaranteed, and the
actors, who need their salaries. We
are also overstocked with Juliets and
fairly reek with Rosalinds"
She rose impatiently.
Then you don't give me any en-
couragement?"
Not in that line; no."
You don't think | spoke well?"
Let us talk of something else"
No. | should like an answer
/ please
We'll, then. If you must insist, l
didn't care for you in the speech"
She walked out, trembling with in
/ dignation.
Yesterday | met her.
Beautiful still, but with a look of
hard experience in her eyes and her
dress quite shabby
My heart warmed toward her, and
seized her poorly gloved hand with
fervor.
Il am sorry you were offended with
me. | murmured.
She heayed sigh
You were quite right" she said
"and | wish that had known 1t then
you have been on the stage?"
Been on the stage?" she echoed
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28

nuts, raisins. figs, coffee, tea, sherry.
whisky and port wine.
Mother objected to the liquors, but
we said she was old-fashioned, and
gained our point, as in those days a
house that didn't serve stimulants of
a spirituous sort would have been pret-
ty we'll 'boycotted,' as we say today.
well, the callers-all men-began
to arrive at about ten o'clock In the
morning, and kept it up all day.
"At noon my Charley called In a
huge omnibus. as was the custom
among the middle-class people in those
days-and brought with him seventeen
fellows. not one oe whom l had ever
seen before.
This was another absurd test of
hospitality current at that time, and
very trying IL was.
For seventeen lusty strangers to
run amuck amid our already depleted
stock was of itself an aggravation. but
the quantities they ate and drank. In
honor OF 'Charley's girl, had an effect
far from pleasing, for some of the call
ers became trifie boisterous and
seemed disinclined to depart.
But my principal @orry was about
Charley.
Il had always supposed him strictly
temperate, but on this occasion he
/ drank a great deal. Oh, how / wished
| then that / had taken my mothers ad-
/ vice about the liquor.
His face grew red, his eyes CLASSY
his speech thick and his walk un-
/ steady.
81 fancy now that he must have been
drinking before he called on me. but
at that time felt that | was alone re-
sponsible for his condition.
when he approached me to say
! 'good-by' l shrunk from him in disgust.
He saw 1t. and II angered him. We
had some words, he dashed out and
went to my room to weep.
81 never saw him again"
What" we calculated.
"Never In defiant mood he must
have drunk more and more. He had
a quarrel with a companion, blows
were struck, he was arrested and
lodged all night in Jail. / read of it in
the paper next morning and my soul
sickened, He called to see me a few
days after. but would not receive him.
Perhaps | was wrong, perhaps / was
right. At all events, he became con-
firmed drunkard. and don't feel that I
was altogether responsible. New
York Herald.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28
QUAY WILL NOT BE SEATED.
Forecast OF Senate Gives Majority Against
Recognizing His Certificate.

Forecast OF SENATE GlNek majority AghlDbt
Recognizing His Certificate.
Washington, Dec. ga careful
canvass has convinced the anti-Quay
contingent that at least eight Repub-
lican senators will oppose him on
strictly legal and constitutional
grounds The arguments made
against Quay are stronger and more
conclusive than those ever presented
against a claimant for II seat in the
senate, on the basis of governors APP
pointment.
The Corbett case has presented some
of the features that marked the Quay
case, but investigation Of the circum-
stances surrounding both gubernato-
rial appointments has developed some
important points of dissimilarity, on
which Senator Burrows will dwell in
his argument against the seating of
Quay, which he will make when the
committee on privileges and elections
reports to the senate.
1t now seems probable that the COM
mittee will divide on strict party lines,
with the exception of Senator Bur
rows vote, which will result in an un-
favorable report. which will be antag-
onized by the Republican majority, II
the Democrats stand solely together
and the anti-Quay Republicans have
not overestimated their strength, Mr..
Quay's certificate from the governor Of
Pennsylvania will be rejected by a
comfortable maiority
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28
MYSTERIOUS Killing in Montana.

Butte, Mont, Dec. 27.-Dan Sui
livan, miner, was shot through the
heart and almost instantly killed by
Edward Gilman, another miner, to-
night. The affair took place at their
boarding house in Dublin gulch. Sew
eral other miners were present and all
agreed there was no quarrel. Gilman
gave himself up and refused to tell
why he committed the deed. He
claims his father is banker in Ham
burg, la. Gilman has been here about
six months. He is 81 years old. His
victim was Sc.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28
EVANGELIST MOODY DEAD.
He succumbed to Heart Failure After IA
Months Illness.

East Northfield Mass, Dec. ca
Dwight L. Moody, the evangelist, whose
fame was world wide, died at his home
here at noon. His family were gath
cred at his bedside, and the dying
mans last moments were spent in com
forting them. Early in the day Mr..
Moody realized the end was not far off
and talked with his family at intervals
being conscious to the last except for
a few fainting spells.
AS the noon-day hour drew near the
watchers at the bedside noted the ap-
proach of death. Several times his
lips moved as in prayer, but the articu'
lation was so faint that the words
could not be heard Just as death
came, Mr.. Moody awolle as if from
slumber, and said, with much Joyous
ness: 81 see earth rcced:ng; heaven is
opening;' God is calling me-" and a
moment later he expired,
The death of Mr.. Moody was not un-
expected, although his temporary re-
covery from illness was hoped for by
his relatives and friends Tie cause
of his death was general breakdown
of his health, due to overwork. His
constitution was that of an exceedingly
strong man, but his un.iring labor'
had gradually undermined his vitality
until that most delicate OF organs, the
heart, showed signs of weakness.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28

Chicago, Dec. %. the war in
the Transvaal cor sinues for two or
three months longer the cause of silver
will have been won, said former United
States senator Dubois of Idaho, one
of the Silver Republican leaders, who
was in Chicago today.
The short time it has been in prog
ress, continued Mr.. Dubois. "has fur
nished proof OF the contentious of the
friends of silver that there is not
enough gold in the world to form the
basis of the worlds money, and If the
war continues the length of time
have indicated, the truth of this will
have become too apparent for success
/ full cODtraVentiOn
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28
Convict Won't Leave Prison.

San Francisco, Dec. 24.-Two years
ago J. Dillinglienno was sentenced by
the federal court to serve a two years
term in the Folsom penitentiary and
pay fine of $500 for having counter
feiting tools in his possession. Ding,
lienno's term expired on November 20,
but he refused TO pay the fine and de.
clines to take the pauper's oath, saying
he is content to remain a guest OF the
state. The warden Of the prison has
asked for legal advice as to how he
shall proceed to eject the convict.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28
MoRMoNs lN:CAROLINAs.
The State Legislature Asked to Leglslste
Against Them.

Charleston, S. c., Dec. 24.-Mormon
elders have established church at
which eight elders are at work near
Ridgeland. The state legislature has
been asked by the people of Hampton
county to work for law to extirpate
the elders, and the petitioners say that
prompt legislation may We them from
having the mob violence that some
sister states have had in trying to rid
themselves OF this sect.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28
State and Military Authorities Clash

Omaha, Neb., Dec. Ex-Governor
Poynter today instructed the prose.
cutting attorney of Sarpy county TO
begin proceedings against the two
regulars of Fort Crook who were i'm.
plicated in the shooting and killing of
deserter from that post several weeks
ago. At the time of the killing the
Sarpy county officers decided that they
had no jurisdiction and left the matter
to the military authorities. The men
were arraigned on the charge of mur.
der before court-martial and ac-
quilted. If the civil authoritias OF
Sarpy county refuse to act the gov
ernor will order the encouragement
of the state to begin criminal proceed
inps.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28
Last Resting Place of Maine victims.

Washington, Dec. 27.-Assistant Sec
retary of the Navy Allen, who has
charge of the preliminary arrange
ment is for interring the remains of the
Names dead at Arlington next Thurs
day, has selected as the site for their
last resting place beautiful grassy
knoll just inside of where the Santiago
dead lie buried. Capt. Sigsbee will
have charge of the arrangements, and
Chaplain Chadwick, who was on the
Maine when she was blown up, will
perform the funeral rites at the rein
terment
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28
Fight for Annexation.

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. Ex-senator
Beveridge in an interview said that
the currency bill would probably pass
the senate the first thing after the
holiday recess and that Immediately
thereafter the iestion of the Philip
pines will be taken up. He says
the Republicans of the senate will
make a stand for expansion and will
fight for the annexation of those
islands. Mr. Beveridge thinks this
will be one of the leading issues in the
next CAMPAIGN.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28
LONG OCEAN RACE.
Naval ONCE Gives Figures on New Orleans
Brooklyn Voyage.

Washington, Dec. 27.-lnterest in
the speed contest between the New
Orleans and the Brooklyn on the
voyage to Manila has not yet subsidized
among naval officers, A calculation
made at the navigation bureau shows
that deducting the stops made along
the route of $4,000 miles, the actual
steamiug time of the two vessels was
forty-eight days FOR the New Orleans
and forty-six for the Brooklyn.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28
WOOD POPULAR IN CUBA.
Uubans Satisfied That Independence Will
be Given Them.


be Given Them.
Havana, Dec. 27.-The events of the
last few days have had great effect on
Cuban politics. The circumstances at
tending the arrival of General Wood
and the departure of General Brooke,
taken with the speech of the former at
the farewell banquet to the latter, in
which the intentions of the United
States government were restated, have
satisfied the Cubans that Cuba will GER
tanly be independent within reason
able time
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28

w FII
Well I've been doing small parts
pany, and I'm half dead We even
played on Sunday, and the mornings
were given up to rehearsals. | tried
important parts just twice-when the
leading woman was ill-and made a
botch of them bothl And one was our
old friend Parthenia." She laughed
cynically.
But your experience will count in
the end" | ventured.
No, 1t won't" she retorted. I'm
one Of the actresses who don't offend
haven't any talent, and fourteen per-
formanees a week is little too muchi
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28
NO. 80.

I'm going o~ca 10 st. Louis 10 ~
married"
VERY sensible"
And she sped away and was lost h
the crowd OF Thespians that decorate
Broadway and Fortieth street.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28
THE NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS.

Make 'em, make EN-; even though you
break EN-!
Good resolves are comforters. aye
even for day;
Strive little longer, 1t will make you
stronger;
And perfection never yet was found
in human clay.
Make firm resistance, pray to have
assistance;
Give the demon that you dread a
tussle--and you can!
Push the foe behind you: do not let
him bind you;
And begin the new year. better wom-
an, better mani
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-28

Finery is unbecoming In us who
want the means OF decency
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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-12-26
LAYTON FUND.
II Has Reached $50. 900. bat wni he
Carrisd to $4,000.

II Has Reached $50. 900. bat wni he
Csrrisd to $4,000.
Washington. Dec %. -Adjutant Gen.
eral Corbin estimates that the Lawton
fund, including subscriptions received
and pledged. amounts TO $4,000 II has
been decided by the committee having
the fund in charge to have the fund
reach $50. 900. 1t was originally in.
tended to only raise sufficient sum 10
pay Oft the mortgage on the Lawton
homestead in California, but it Is now
believed that the people Of the country
would DO willing To contribute an
amount which will place Mrs Lawlon
and her children above want
In the mail Sunday General Corbin
reoeiAed $500 In checks and cash. bring.
ing the total amount thus far received
up to sl4, 900. kilograms have alsc
reached General Corbin from prominent
persons showing that at least $40, OOC
more is assured and he is satisfied thai
no difficulty will DO experienced II
bringing the total mp to ESQ 600.
Among the new contributors are vii
liam X. Vanderbilt $1,000. j =. Morgan
$1,000, c. = Huntington $1,000. Tboma
i. Ryan Of New York $1,000 and Heller
Gould $500 II Is the expectation o
members OF the committee that subscrip
tions will be received amounting 4
$1,000 each.
Secretary Root and Adjutant Genera
Corbin sent personal appeals 10 1870 resi-
dents Of New York. al Of whom hav
signiied their intention Of making con
tributions. Thus far the contribution
from the west have been comparatiyel
small. but this il duo TO tho distanc,
| no doubt ia expressed that the mai
from westernpoints, whore General Law
ton was we'll known IN a few days wi
bring contributions which will rapid
increase the fnnd to the desired amount
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-12-26
NOTICE OF SPECIAL STOCKHOLM.
Frs MEETING.

Houston, Texas, Now, 1899.
NOTICE is hereby given that a
special meeting OF the stockholders Of
the Houston x Texas Central Railroad
Company has been called by the Board
Of Directors Of said company, 10 con-
vene at the general office Of said com.
pany In the City Of Houston, Texas, at
twelve O'Clock, noon, ON the nineteenth
day Of January, 1900, for the purpose OF
authorizing the making, execution and
delivery Of first mortgage upon the
railroad recently purchased and now
owned by said company commonly
known as the "Waco K Northwestern
Division oftLe Houston & Texas Cen.
trial Railway" extending from pointin
or near the town u Bremond, IN Rob
ertson county, via Marlin and Waco, 10
point In or near the town Of Ross, In
McLennan county, with its franchnes
and appurtenAnces To secure the pay
ment Of first mortgage bonds OF the
Houston & Texas Central Railroad
Company To an amount not exceeding
twenty-five thousand dollars for each
mile Of said railroad, payable at time
not exceeding thirty years fror their
date, and hearing interest al a rate not
exceeding six per cent. per annumt
payable semiannually, TO be issued ioI
the purpose Of paving for, completing
improving aud operating the said rail
road with it's franchises and appurlen
ances.
T.. W. CAVE, Secretary
Houston 4 Texas Central Railroad
Company Il jan "