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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-05-11
Miss Hattie Hughes eutertaing her
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Miss Hattie Hughes entertaing her
friends at birthday party tonight,
Milford W Rich left Monday fer a
,niss:on 10 the eastern states Waiter
? Rick has just returned from . ms
zion in the east Both are pcpplar
boys Of Scar l-aae
WANTED-Live chickens ON sub
scription at this Office. Highest market
price allowed for same. Here Is
good chance for our delinquents in the
country to square up.
A special meeting of the city council
is called for Saturday night at p. m !
for the purpose of making suitable and
stringent quarantine laws, also the
organizing of Board Of Health. A
full attendance is requested.
The following names appear in the
delinquent tax list this week though
their taxes have been paid: George
Davis and W. II. Bird. We received
word to take ont their names too late
for last weeks issue.
g. S. Rogers the paperhanger, IS in
town, ready to do papering in first
class manner with punctuality and
neatness. Leave orders at Taylor's
restaurant 70
Attorney Chalmers has appealed to
the supreme court to set aside the or
der of the county commissioners OF
Bingham county fixing the salaries of
the different officers Of the county
News.
We now have full line Of fresh
groceries in stock. These goods are
fresh from the factories and will be
sold at lowest prices. Also fine line
Of candies just in. Call and see our
stock. Mrs. Ellen Douglas.
We think Attorney Hays overstepped
his authority, when he issued his now
famous order, that all mine owner;
must employ only whom he directed
= them to- OF course the mine owners
will not be bound by it for it is agains
law, sense and justice.
! DR.. H. Beckstrom, y. D. S., is nov
located in Paris permanently. Will
I extract teeth absolutely without pail
by the use Of ODONTUNDER, leavin
4 no bad effects High grade dentistr
in all branches of the profession. Paris
Idaho.
y Mrs. M. J. Whitman, of Montpelie
b Deputy Supreme commander of the l
Z o. T. NJ, visited the Pocatello Hive
e Maccabecs yesterday, and delivered
very interesting address to the ladies
= the afternoon, after which refres
ed ments were served and an hour or tv
ug passed in pleasant social intercourse.
. Advance.
fe G. s. Rogers, the famous house al
we sign painter announces that he is rea
m to do all classes of painting and pal
hanging in the most approved fashiC
to He is an expert workman and his priC
per are always reasonable Give him
let. trial. Paperhanging speciality.
ter A special train of three cars conta
wv ing General Manager Bancroft, Gene
10 Supt. Calvin. and other officials of
last Short Line, passed through Montpel
hit Saturday. They were on tour of
spection of the road and judging
,ae4 their movements at this point ii
49, must intend to put down mora 81
~ tracks in this city. They have Il
been needed. The party continued
their journey east.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-05-11
Ri.n,nrL,a Lrnn Nerre a

Was the result of his splendid health
Indomitable Will and tremendous energy
are not found where Stomach. Liver,
Kidney, and Bowels are out of order
II you want these qualities and the sue.
cess they bring use DR.. Kings New
Life Fills. They develop every power
of brain. and body Only 25c at Ritter
Bros. Drug Co.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-05-11
Land matters.

Final proofs, land entries, contests
aud everything pertaining to land mat
tiers attended to by G, spongberg. In
azure at Bank of Montpelier, or at his
residence in Montpelier. All kinds OF
legal papers for conyeyancing drawn
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-05-11
poors. saeb, sptnoIes.

Mouldings, Building Paper, Tarred
Felt. Everything in builders hard
ware.
Consolidated Implement Co.
fes Courss.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-25
MISS ETHEL n. CHASE IN NONOLOGUES.

An informal entertainment at the home Of Mrs
r. B Plat. No. 500 West Seventy -sixth-st.. last
evening served to introduce Miss Ethel II. Chase In
monologues. Miss Chase's home is in Wikesbarre
Penn. but she has studied for some time In this
city. Her efforts last night seemed please those
who were present and they paid the compliment
Of spontaneous laughter and hearty applause.
Miss Chase began her programme with an
original sketch. Miss Pickens at an Afternoon
Tea" founded on the experiences OF woman OF
her acquaintance in Southern Pennsylvania That
was followed by two Rotations in negro dialect
the selections being entitled Angelina Johns son"
and How Lucy Backslid" by Paul Lawrence
Dunbar. The audience insisted upon several en-
ings pleasure were Miss Jackson and Miss Mary
Brundage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-25

paupers and the criminals OF many lands. I came
to America for the trip and TO study the country
and the people L have spent many years in cruls-
ing about the shores of the Baltic Sea and working
among the people. AS we came from Chicago.
through the lakes we anchored at every place until
we reached the Erie Canal at Buffalo, to hold
meetings; At Racine Wis. the theatres were closed
during the entire week of stay. because they
gould not sell tickets while we were there At
Muskegon they had heard that we were in the
lake and there was such a call for in the
Theatre that little boat sent out for and
the actors eft the stage and l went on. spoke
the Indians. ] speak from my own practical ex-
perience People hear too much about what God
CID for Abraham. Isaac and Jacob, and too little
about what He does for us now.
Dove from Prince Valdemar of Denmark, the
youngest brother Of the Princess Of Wales. giving
and which was not OF use to me. Three years were
spent in selecting the wood for the inside of the
quired the strongest and choicest timber II is put
together with handmade copper nails The boat
fourteen cabins. The dining room is of good size
My suite consists of bedroom. cabinet for resting
and dressing, bathroom and a library The furn-
ture or the yacht Is OF ancient rocco that belonged
10 my ancestors. The real goben chair belonged TO
of Denmark, and the leader in abolishing slavery
q" 49, ms. Re table with the hand decorated
little inlaid table came from italy. and a mirror
in one Of the cabins is one Of the most ancient
looking glasses In the world It came from one or
"A Photograph which you may have noticed on
Mechlenberg in her castle. The figures In IL are
the youngest sister Of Empress Augusta, the
daughter Of the Duchess OF Mechenbere. and my
self The tabourette was carved by a Pomeranian
fisherman. and is the result OF an ancient industry
which | have revived IL Pomerania and Berlin.
My home is abouI six miles from Copenhagen
The Baltic Sea washes the edge Of my garden. and
the waters the hills of Sweden are plainly
visible. can also see from my garden the tower
on which the ghost of Hamlets father appeared. II
there ever was such a ghost or such a man"
The father of the Countess Schimmemann was
ranked second IN wealth to the King. The photo
o.h Of CHI only mari n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-25
POSTAL INQUIRY HERE FINISHED.

The Postal Commission appointed by Congress to
investigate the compensation Of railways for carry
ing mails completed its work IN this city yester-
day, The Commission will not present its report
TO Congress until after December Q, and while It's
work Is complete so far this city is concerned
It will continue hearings in Washington. The en-
tire forenoon yesterday was occupied In hearing
the testimony OF j. C. Krutchnitt. the vice-pres-
dent Of the Southern Pacific Railroad. VINO ap-
peared on behalf OF the railroad companies M
Krutchnitt explained that under the present condi-
lions the hauling OF mails was not source OF any
great profit 10 the railway corporations he dld
rot agree with the official estimate that placed
the average haul OF mail at 1928 miles The sta
tistics he furnished agreed with those which were
compiled oy Professor II. c. Adams who was re-
tanned BY the Commission an expert, which
cited that about S6s miles was the average haul
Mr. Krutchnitt said further that the railroad
companies objecfed carrying magazines and
similar publications at the present rate. These
are full OF advertisements" he SAID and although
they contain reading matter yst the proportion Is
often one page OF reading matter 10 three Of adj
yertising ". In the wisdom OF Congress, Il Is
deemed best 20 carry that matter at the rate now
in force do not think the railroads should DO
forced 70 do So ,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-25

stranger from the far country. The master was
shown kneeling in his royal garments AT the feet
OF the stranger, for whom he graciously per-
formed the act Of cleansing. Tho handmaiden next
appeared and went through-the operation OF knead-
ing the bread and baking the cakes for the hun
cry visitor. At the same time little lamb was
brought in and its preparation Cor the table was
illustrated.
After partaking OF food In illustration OF the
Bible words Thou hest spreaa table before me
in the wilderness" coffee was served. In the pres
of the stranger tho chieftain pounded the
coffee, which was then roasted by the handmaiden
TO the tune OF Bedoun love song. The coffee
prepared. . first slipped oy the chieftain, who
then passed II to his guest, the master. as is the
custom of the country. drinking the dregs. Among
the Bedouins a means OF adm mastering poison is
in the coffee Thus n shown that for the
master TO be the first 10 sip the beverage was not
an act OF discourtesy but proof OF his loyalty
to his guest.
Following the refreshment. prayers OF praise and
Thanksgiving were offered by the historian of the
desert the bard OF the Arab host led In song.
and then, in the words OF Longfeow those who
had furnished such pleasing entertainment fold
ed their tents Ike the Arab and as silently stole
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-25
PEEP At THE MARKETS.

Many housekeepers are already preparing for the
Thanksgiving feast next Thursday. Naturally the
first thought Is about the turkey ana never was
this fowl more plentiful or cheap IMAM AZ the
.ros.,t time The choicest arc selling at 20 cents
,ound and II the weather continues warm they
viii be bought far below that price next week
oysters OF excellent quality can be bought Tor 20
cents a hundred. and Western salmon for % cents
a pound What was once considered summer vese-
tables are now abundant at reasonable prices; Ne"
green peas from the South bring 70 cents peck
string beans 10 cents a quart cucumbers, 10 cents
oocb ana fne tomatoes are % cents pound
crisp celery and LETTUCE Of the nest qua s,,saS
~ make the real New England pies. can be had
from 10 10 20 cents each. Florida oranges sen from
o. 90 "a cents a dozen: grapes. with the exception
Of those from California are cheap.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-25
COUNTESS SCHIMMELMANN
SHE TALKS ENTERTAINMENT ABOUT
HER TRAVELS AND WORK
ENCOURAGED TO SPEAK IN PUBLIC BY IMPRESS
AUGUSTA OF ERMANY-ANTIQUEs
on THE DUEN

ENCOURAGED TO SPEAK IN PUBLIC BY EMPRESS
AUGUSTA OF GERMANY-ANTIoUEs
ON THE DUEN.
IT have made no plans for my work In New
York" said Adeine. Countess schimmelmann. TO a
Tribune reporter in her apartments at the Hotel
Majestic yesterday.
"A long time ago I was warned that the action Of
nv heart was weak and that ought 10 rest. did
not heed the warning at that time. but must do so
now 1 have had TO decline for time all invita-
tions to speak in public but am sure 1 have
work to do in New-York. and that God Will give
me strength and show me the way"
To the Rev. A. c. Dixon who called and entreat-
ed her to give an informal talk at the o'clock
meeting on Sunday in the Hanson Place Baptist
Church Brooklyn. of which he is pastor. she said
~ Will come to that meeting II can 1t is not so
much the speaking that tires me as seeing so many
people and breathing the air of crowded house
Then too, If l once begin 10 speak there VIII be
absolutely no rest for me"
The Countess has light blue eyes, and she Is
frequently reminded that she resembles FRANCES
Willard In feature: but. more than that. she has
the same graceful, dignihed carriage and genial,
warm hearted hospitality which were marked char
acteristics OF Miss Willard. She is tall and we'll
built and has every appearance Of the Danish
woman Of rank. When seen yesterday she wore
a plain black silk gown and broad Danish head
dress. Her straight hair was dressed full at the
sides.
Il am a spinster." she exclaimed, but I have
three adopted boys, all grown. You see. had tho
mother instinct and love for children and. not
liking the idea Of being left alone in my old age,
took three baby boys They are legally adopted
and bear my name. wilhelm. the youngest is
with me- Paul IS in Europe. and Otto is in college
in Canada Mr. Won Viebah. son Of Prussian
general with my son Wilhelms aid, takes charge
of the yacht attends to all matters of business
You see living around the world on my yacht, as
do could not have taken the proper care OF girls
but that is just the kind of life boys like. and 1t is
good for them
MY work principally is 10 feed the hungry. clothe
the naked and give shelter 10 the homeless. l have
worked more among than women. AS go
about on my yacht from place to place the meet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-25
COL. POWELL TO TEACH COLLEGE BOYS
NEW MILITARY INSTRUCTOR FOR ST. FRANCIS
xAvIER's-HIs TWO PREDECESSORS
WENT TO THE WAR

Colonel James W. Powell. who has been detailed
as professor OF military science and tactics at the
College Of 81. Francis Xavier. in this city has
Gently been retired He has not arrived at the col
lege yet. but Tribune reporter learned there yes
terday that he expected at early day. Ac-
ccrding 10 the official Army register he became a
private in Company B. 18th NewYork Regiment, in
APRIL 1851 lieutenant in the list New-York Resi-
ment In June Of the year; captain In the
Veteran Reserve Corps in October and a lieutenant
colonel by brevet In 1865: mustered out In June
1856: joined the Regular Army a captain OF the
42d Infantry in July. 1866; transferred TO the
eth Infantry in April 1862 became major in 1891 /;
transferred 10 the 2st Infantry In 1892. and be-
came lieutenant colonel OF the 18th Infantry in 1895
It is not customary for officer Of so high a
rank colonel TO take such appointments. but
Colonel Powell. II is said. likes instructing the
young, and detailed to ST. Francis Xavier
College by his own request The last military in
structor there. Captain Adam Shaker. is now seeing
active service in the Philippines He only held the
place few months before he was called away The
Instructor who preceded Captain Shaker was Cap
tain John Drum. OF the 10th Infantry. He had
trained the college boys for some years before he
was summoned TO fight in Cuba. where he
killed before Santiago. Captain Drum highly
popular at the college, and his portrait, framed
above a memorial poem. written by one OF the
students, stands easel In a conspicuous place
In the visitors reception room.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-25

WOMEN IN POLITICAL AFFAIRS AND IN WAR
THEIR GREAT HOSPITALITY
Great interest taken in the lecture given az
Association Hall, Brooklyn last evening by Nine.
Won Finkelsten Mountford Nine. Mountford was
born in Palestine and lived there for many years.
and Is thoroughly conversant with the customs Of
the people. This lecture was the last Of series
on Picturesque Life in Palestine" the subject
being THE Bedouins Of the Desert"
The picturesque settings Of the mprovised stage
portrayed the black tents OF Kedar. In which were
grouped the lecturers assistants who represented
the sons and daughters OF Ishmae
The Oriental picture in its animation and histori-
cal suggestveness made It easy for the attentive
listener 10 see in the Bedouins Of to-day the
dering tribes Of the land OF Moab Of which much
Is said in the Old Testament
In the prince. princess and high priest. whose
rich costumes depicted their rank. and in the less
pretentious garb of the Arab host surrounding her,
Nine. Mountford at first explained the important
part played by dress in determining the social
status OF the Bedouins OF the desert whose GUS
toms, costumes and style OF conversation are pre-
cisely the same to-day as in the times Of Abraham
and others long before the birth Of Christ In this
connection the lecturer showed that the uncon-
venionality and peculiar freedom OF the Ish-
maelites Of old were characteristics of their de-
scendants Of to-day.
With descriptive style that fascinating
and power Of endurance that was remarkable.
Nine Mountford, assisted by her costumed at
tendants. gave much Of reality to the personages
and places pictured. The flowing locks and beard.
the glory of the Bedouns: the peculiares of
dress and fashion. the important part played by
the women OF the Arabian desert In political al
fairs and in war. the hospitality extended TO
strangers and a beautiful evening encampment
scene among the things upon which special
emphasis placed 49,
The killing Of Ssera by Jael was illustrated with
great dramatic effect, was the stealing or the
spear and water cruise OF Saul by David, and the
closing scene. the hospitality Of Abraham TO the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-25
TO SING FOR CHARITY.

Nine Nevada's concert at the Metropolitan Opera
House tomorrow night. the last Of her series
there is 10 be in aid OF the Hebrew Infant Asylum
at One-hundred and-sixty -frst-st. and Eage-ave..
an institution which in the few years OF It's estab-
I,shment has been doing an excellent work which
is not confined Hebrew children. The directors
seeking 10 raise FUNDS 10 defray expenses for
hope 10 I'LL the Metropolitan tomorrow night. and
many prominent people will be occupants OF the
be Josef Weiss pianist. Nahan Frankie, volinist;
Nine Flavle Van den Hende. 'cellis and Charles
A Kaiser. tenor OF St. Patricks Cathedral, to-
gether with an orchestra OF sixty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-25
MEMORIALS TO MISS WALWoRTH.

The young people of All Saints Church. at Attle-
boro Mass. have received picture Of Miss Rubena
HYDE Walworth which has been given 10 them by
her mother. Mrs. Ellen Hardin Wslworth director
general OF the American War Relief Association.
The portrait has been hung I'm the reading room
TN memory OF gentle but brave young woman"
Among the first to show appreciation for Miss
Walworth's services during the were the stu
dents Of Vassar College She graduate both
OF the classical and departments OF that nstitu
ton and received from II the degree OF Bachelor
OF Arts in 1895. An alcove 10 be devoted 10 works
on art is being placed in the college library as a
memorial 10 her
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-25
VOuEN AGAINST PRIZEFTGHTTyG.

The following resolution passed by the
Demorest Womans Christian Temperance Union
at the regular meeting yesterday.
Whereas The brutal sport Of prlzefghtng has
been driven from every State and Territory I'm
this Union. except the State OF New-York where
II is permitted under what Is known the Horton
law under which law there have been exhibitions
I'm this city and other parts Of the State OF bru-
tally OF the most revolving kind. and In several
cases they have resulted in manslauGEter.
Resolved. That for the honor OF our city and
State and for the preservation Of morality and
decency we appeal to the Legislature Of the State
OF New-York and His Excellency the Governor 10
wine from the statutes this relic OF the Dark Ages
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-25
WHERE TO GO TO-DAY.

TIA corparative Literature Society Carnegie
% vcsun Seventh-ave. and Fifty seventh-et., 10 80
a M Introductory address by Or. Charles William
stubbs Dean OF Ely. on Poetry and Life"
r.,,b anniversary Of the Wonans Press Club. OF New
York CITY. IN the chapter room Of Carnegie Hall.
2.S0 p
u-s lanes Wells Finch gives lecture IN her series
Current Topics at the Waldorf-Astoria, IL a. m
Fvacuaton Day celebration by the Children Of the Ho
80 Dames. the home OF DR.. Kiersted. No. 446
West Tventy-second-st.. p. m
Annual dinner OF the Writers Club. Brooklyn. p m
weekly social meeting OF the Hope Club for Sailors at
The headquarters. No. "a Pike-st, p m.
r,,,o concert Of Philharmonic Society, n
~. banquet hall Of the Carnegie Building Seventh
ave and Fifty-seventh-st. p m.
yofessr Percva Chubb addresses the for Poli
fcal Education No. % West Forty-fourth-st., IL
q m subject 'Illiteracy in Our Schoos-Causes and
Cures
The Washington Heights Society Of the children Of ne
American Revolution will celebrate Evacuation Day at
The headquarters the old Morris House. Washington
Heights. by flag raising at sunrise and a salute to
cOlors a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-25
BONDS OF HILTON ADMINISTRATORS.

Surrogate Fitzgerald yesterday fixed the amount
OF the bond to he given by ex-Judge Horace Rus
sell and Edward d. Harris. who appointed
by him temporary administrators Of the estate
OF ex-Judge Henry Hilton, pending the termination
OF the contest OF Judge Hilton's will. which has
been begun by his son. Henry Graham Hilton at
1900 600.
Both the temporary administrators were named
I'm the will the executors OF Judge Hilton 5
estate Ex-Iudge Russell is son-n-law OF the
testator. The application for their appointment
as temporary administrators was opposed by A. III.
Hummel. who is the attorney for the contestant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-25
EXHIBIT OF WOMEYS WORK

Miss Grace Csrew Sheldon. manager Of tho
Woman's Exchange OF Buffalo. will place on free
exhibition to-day az Christina Co.'S. No 1l6 East
Twenty-thrd-st various specimens OF work which
show the activity OF her workers in different
parts Of the United States The exhibit will include
such specimens OF handiwork draperies, negligee
gowns. party or steamer hoods OF novel shapes, EN-
brolderes menu cards for Thanksgiving and for
other occasions. IL will remain open until Novem-
Der 30
The Buffalo Exchange has no tickets OF admission
and charges only 10 per cent for selling.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-25
NOTICE TO MEMBERS.

Members Of the Sunshine Society VIII please ho'
sorA any mora contributions to the Tribune office
ARRANGEMENTS. It is hoped be made for the
New York branch to attend to the general oiliCe
work but until that time all sunshine greeunise
shoud he sent direct from the giver to the reclp-
lent and not through any office The soce.y ms
grown so within the last year that IL Is lnposeioio
10 attend to the work in the general ONCE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-25
orp NATJOyAL WONDERLANDs.

,uss Mary V. worstell gave the first Of her IL
Illustrated lectures on "Our National Wonderiands
last evening I'm the chapter room OF the Carnegie
Ruilding Her subject was The feHo"stohe
Park" and the principal beauties OF that region
- %, .or,b In the lecture Among the great
noturaI curioslties described the Mud Volcano,
The Devils Kitchen. the Paint Pots. the Road
on Stllts the Human Gcyser and the wonder
ful parti-colored Grand Canon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-25

ings which hold on the deck are naturally better
suited 10 men than women. and II the father is
helped the whole family is helped. Many others
are working for women and girls. The Empress
augusta OF Germany. grandmother OF the present
Emperor, although herself conventional in the
IRENE. opened my mind 10 broader views than
could otherwise have received. She like
mother 70 me. and she taught me TO do what was
nght at any cost and walk and move Independently
ard not be shut up by forms and ceremonies. She
encouraged me 10 do this work. Empress Augusta
was noble broad minded, Christian woman.
1 have met every side OF life-the court and
sristocracy Of Europe. the working classes and the