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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-11-27

Protection for Carrier Pigeons.-An
odd contrivance is useds in China to
protect the carrier pigeons from the
attacks OF birds OF prey Tiny bamboo
tubes are fastened under their wings.
and as they fly. the air. passing swiftly.
through the tubes. makes shrill
whistle. which serves to Brighten Oh
the other birds.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-11-27

One of the most remarkable features
of Japanese gardening is the way in
which every plant and tree in famous
garden will be reproduced in miniature
by system of dwarfing which has
been handed down from many gener-
ations back Every characteristic of a
large tree will be preserved, the foil
age, the color and the texture of the
branches, and yet the miniature copy
will often be not more than from one
TO three feet high. Prof. c. E. Bessey
tells of a case in this country in which
nature has ecIipsed the art of the
japanese. While climbing Green
mountains, near Boulder, Col. Prof.
Bessey found growing from crevice
in one of the rocks at the summit
small pine tree about five inches and
a quarter high and barely a quarter of
an inch in diameter 1t was I'M
branched and bore single terminal
tuft OF leaves. The tiny tree had made
a good fight for existence amid the in
clemencies OF its exposed situation, for
when it was carefully examined TWEEN
ty-five distinct annual rings were dis
covered Such a case OF natural
dwarfing is almost unprecedented.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-11-27
Love ana Thrift

From tie Chicago Tribune: Il
have come. 2athel,'' he said. ;enderly.
ito ask you for this little hand. Not
that oneTthis one
And he reached for the one that
had the rings on it.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-11-27

A Questionable Height
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-11-27

He-Lets get engaged.
she-very well. but who viii You set
engaged to?-Nsw York World.
The silver star., 1899-04-06
To Eas. the Feet. F,

If you are troubled with sore corns
do not fail to try the following treat
ment: Soak the feet well at night in
hot water. in which has been dissolved
a few crystals Of permanganate Of pot
ash. Then dry carefully, especi ally
between the toes. and dust the skin in
these parts freely with a mixture of
tannic acid and boracic acid. Next
morning wash carefully with pure soft
soap and cold water. thoroughly dry.
and powder with boraclc acid.
A piece of lemon or split raisin
bound on hard corn will very often
cure 1t. The first application may
produce soreness, but II treatment is
persisted in a reasonable length Of
time cure will likely be effected. II
not. try the following preparations:
Thirty grains of salicylic acid and five
grains Of Indian hemp; to be dissolved
in half an ounce of collodion.
For tired and tender feet nothing is
better than to bathe the feet and legs
from five to eight minutes in hot wat
er In which has been dissolved a hand
full Of good sea salt. Rub briskly
with a coarse towel and apply slices
of lemon to the soles of the feet.
A sure cure for broken chilblains Is
the following: Take quarter Of pint
of oil Of sweet almonds. one ounce of
Venice turpentine, three ounces OF Ian
,oline and one ounce of beeswax cut in
to shreds; melt all together in a white
ware pot. and then put aside to cool,
stirring occasionally to prevent the
preparation from becoming too hard.
Spread this ointment on lint, and keep
the chilblalns covered with 1t at night,
and as much of the day as Is practi-
cable.
The silver star., 1899-04-06
An Evldenc. of Prosperity.

1t is generally conceded by econo-
mists, who study the commercial sit
uation of the country. that the great
arteries OF railway travel are a sure
indication Of its condition. A depres-
sion in commercial lines means aban-
doned business trips and the cancella-
tion of pleasure travel, while a healthy
condition Of affairs means business
trips and an increase of passengers on
pleasure bent.
A good evidence that a business re-
vival has gone broadcast over this
country is the Lake Shore Limited" :"
the star train of the Vanderbilt sys-
tenn, between New York and Chicago.
which is daily comfortably filled. With
a view to taking the best possible care
OF its patrons. the New York Central
has arranged to increase the equip
ment of this train by placing an addi-
tional standard sleeper on the trains
leaving New York and Chicago Tues
days. Thursdays and Saturdays. To
the regular traveller the appointments
and comforts OF this train are we'll
known. but II you have never made q
trip on 1t. you owe it to yourself to
see and enjoy the advance made in
comfort and luxury In modern railway
travel. Remember the fare is no high
er on this train. except between New
York and Chicago. while the accommo-
dations and service place this particu-
lar train conspicuously at the head OF
the list. when compared with other
lines.-Albany Journal.
The silver star., 1899-04-06

the table, intending to transfer them to
the pockets of his evening unmention-
ables. but forgot them when he went
down. He dined, had few words
with her majesty, retired, smoked and
went back to his bedroom. The money
was gone. The servants, accustomed
to generous fees. naturally supposed
that the money had been delicately
left there for them. and Of course Mr..
Rhodes could neither explain the cir
cumstances to them nor trouble his
royal hostess about SO slight matter.
The next morning he was driven to
the station in one Of the queens car
riages. Luckily he had his return
ticket and reached London, like Dick
Wilmington and many another fa-
nous man. without penny in mis-
pocket. Unlike Wilmington. he didn't
have even cat. However. he had only
to walk to his offices to find the penny
that he needed and others to keep it
company,
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FOR WOMEN ANDHO
ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR MAIDS
AND MATRONs.
Some Notes Of Fashions How tjss
Spring Woman Will Look-A Black
and White Toilst-To Ease the Feet
Cooking School
Ere the Day.

Ere the Day.
We wakened at the dawning, but we new
er saw the day;
And we spoke our little prologue. but we
never reached the play.
On! Our love was sweet and certain till
gray sorrow dropped the curtain.
Ay, We wakened at the dawning, but we
never saw the day.
There were buds within our garden, but
they never came to flower;
inere were birds among our bushes, but
they only sang an hour.
And we laughed to see the swallow. but
,r the summer did not follow:
ihere were buds within our garden, but
they never came to flower.
It's garment white and silken, tits a
white and misty veil.
lis pair Of little slippers-O dear love!
80 white and frail
is the manhood in me dying that I'm
sitting here and crying
y er garment and a slipper and a nev-
er-opened veil?
Dear. the world is empty-empty as the
gemless golden band.
Inc token / had fingered and that never
found your hand.
iheyve been telling me the story of an
everlasting glory.
But you were the only preacher I could
ever understand
An, we wakened at the dawning, but we
never saw the day;
And we spoke our little prologue, but we
never reached the play.
But our love was sweet and certain till
gray sorrow dropped the curtain.
Hark! single bell is calling . and
this should have been the day
Chambers Journal.
The silver star., 1899-04-06
few trimmings or ornaments ii is reary

few trimmings or ornaments 1t is really
smart.
There is gown of black silk net
made over foundation Of white taffe-
ia. The skirt is trimmed round the
foot with narrow bands OF black satin
ribbon and down the side with white
lace insertion. through which black
ribbon is run. 1t fits tightly over the
hips with no fullness at the back.
The waist has full front with .
vest OF black satin. On either side Of
the vest there is row OF the ribbon
and insertion trimming and the whole
is confined under crushed belt Of net
banded with ribbon.
The collar is high, trimmed with a
haring rufiie OF black chiffon. The
sleeves are small. with few gathers
at the shoulders. and the hat is Of
black velvet trimmed with white silk
and black ostrich plumes.-Helen
Grey-Page.
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MAKES Her LIVING
by Putting Up Bonbons For Sale T.
College Boys.

College Boys.
New York Evening Post: A young
woman living in a town in which one
Of the largest universities Is situated
has hit upon an excellent method of
earning her own living. Her skill in
making Judges" those toothsome
chocolate sweets that are said to have
originated at Vassar, had often been
praised by her friends, and 1t occurred
to her one day that what she did for
pleasure might be turned to profit. She
made few boxes Of the sweetmeats
and induced neighboring druggist to
let them be on sale in his store. Tue
first boxes, and afterwards second
and larger lot. were quickly disposed
Of, and orders for more were received,
chiefly from the collegians. Her next
step was to get some plain white boxes.
pack the Judges in them and tie the
boxes with broad ribbon Of the col
lege color. Having some little skill
with her brush, she decorated each rib
bon band with the college name, and
put this newly titled fudge on her mar
ket. There was an immediate and gen.
erous response. The undergraduates
were delighted with the compliment,
and the tasteful daintiness OF her
wares. and although her business be-
gan only last October. she has already
found 1t necessary to enlarge her plant
to keep pace with her orders. An as
sistant is employed to help her with
the unskilled part of the process, and
she herself works every day, and often
late in the night in an>effort to supply
the demand for her bonbons. She has
established agencies throughout the
town and ir neighboring city. and is
probably building UP permanent and
excellent business.
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|flE CHINESE LEGATION.

pitality is more freely extended
y Chinese legation than by any
In Washington. fact taken ad-
|ge Of by q large proportion Of the
hg population that comes to see
ncial and social life Of the capital.
Chinese legation is rich. the house
Fge and the minister, WI Ting
and his wife are deservedly pop
II tho indiscriminate rush on re-
pn days is something of a trial,
yell bred and diplomatic Chinese
no sign but only smile and say
Int words as the long procession
Dn and women. largely the latter.
by. with curious. eager eyes. La
from remote congress districts
down in their memoranda, "Visit
g Chinese Minister'S" almost as
as they arrive in town. Many of
at home belong to missionary So
b that send out tracts and Bibles
"Christian workers" to the
ese. and they are anxious to see
the accredited representatives OF
country really look like. Most OF
i, while pleased with the magnih-
The silver star., 1899-04-06
Great Rabbit HINT.

]. NJ. Rogers, Of Eden township, faith
er OF Ivan d. Rogers. is In the city to.
day. He tells Of rabbit hunt in Eden
township recently when 1853 rabbits
were killed. Their combined weight
was 4, 400 pounds. Two crowds partic-
ipated in the hunt. at the close Of which,
the losing crowd, the side that killed
the least number Of rabbits. paid for
an oyster supper for the entire crowd
One hundred and fifty plates were serv-
ed at the supper. A few days previous
a crowd went out and killed 436 rab-
bits. Another big drive In Eden town.
ship is being arranged for and will oc.
cur within a few days.
The silver star., 1899-04-06
Faded Hair.

When the hair has become dull, fad
ed and lusterless. use brilliantInc,
which you can procure Of your hair.
dresser. Hair will seldom get into this
condition II It is properly looked after,
washed regularly once a month. AMI
brushed for ten minutes every night. II
Is not good for the hair to dip the
comb into cold water. as some women
do: the hair will have a hard. dull
look when II dries. Soda should never
be put in the water when washing ths
hair.
The silver star., 1899-04-06
be. fn... Canno. u. cur,a

by local applications US they cannot reach the
diseased portion OF the ear. There Is only one
way to cure deafness. and TINT Is by consti-
inhAmed condition Of the mucus lining Of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube Is indsmcd
you have n rumblng sound or imperfect hear
tho result. and unless the Inflammation can b
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
nine cases out Of ten ore caused BY catarrA, |,
which IL nothing but an innamed condition q
We viii give One Hundred Dollars for any csss
OF Deafness (caused by catArrh) that cAnnoo
bc cured By Halls Catarrh Cure. Send foe
circulars, free.
Sold by Druggists. CSC.
Halls Family Pills arc the oese
The silver star., 1899-04-06
ATTACHES OF THE LEGATION.

son, that prior to the glorious battle
OF New Orleans no one had ever
thought to interest himself In the
matter OF Andrew Jackson's birth
place. After that wonderful victory,
when his name had leaped to the very
topmost place on fame's pinnacle. and
the presidency Of the United States
was standing out before him, 1t was
to his interest. argues Mr.. Pettibone.
and became the task Of his ambition,
to keep the secret of his birthplace to
himself. since the constitution of the
United States provides that none
other than "a native-born American
citizen" shall hold the ONCE of chief
magistrate of the republic.-Memphis
Senator.
The silver star., 1899-04-06
JAcxson's BIRTHPLACE.
a contsntion That "0id Hickory" was
Born in ireland.

Ex-Congressman A. H. Pettibone,
now editor Of the Bristol Daily News.
and who Is one OF the most scholarly
men in Tennessee, contributes an in
teresting article to his journal ON the
subject Of the birthplace Of Andrew
Jackson. In all Of the biographies OF
the Hero Of the war of 1912 the his
torian has invariably set it down that
Andrew Jackson was born III the
Waxhaw settlement in North Caro-
lima. Mr.. Pettibone, in a well-written
and plausible paper, undertakes to
show that this is one of history's er-
rors and that as matter of truth An
drew Jackson was born in the north
of Ireland and was brought by his par
ents to this country when but
one year old. He says. with good rea-
The silver star., 1899-04-06
THE KITCHEN.

Cabbage and Nut Salad.-Shred with
slow cutter enough white cabbage to
make three cupfuls, then chop 1t fine
and you will find it enough nicer to
pay for the extra trouble of shredding
it first. Then mix it with coffee
cupful of chopped hickory nut meats
and small! teaspoonful of salt Turn
into a bowl, garnished with lettuce
| leaves. Place large lettuce leaf on
each salad plate, and at the table put a
heaping tablespoonful OF the mixed
| salad on each leaf and cap with tea
spoonful o. mayonnaise dressing. To
be served very cold.
Nut Salad-Chop two cupfuls OF Eng
lish walnuts moderately fine and add
an equal quantity of celery: cut fine
with a sharp knife; serve on lettuce
leaves with few whole nut meats
strewn over and pour over the whole
one cupful of mayonnaise dressing in
to which two-thirds cupful OF whipped
cream which has been previously STIR
red.
Apple and Butternut Salad-Pare and
cut into dice sufiicient sour apples to
make two cupfuls; add two cupfuls of
blanched butternut meats and pour
| over mayonnaise dressing. Arrange
three crisp lettuce leaves clover leaf
fashion on individual salad plates and
place on them saladspoonful OF the
| salad.
English Walnut and Celery Salad
Shell enough nuts to make two cups
Of meats and boil them In salted water
with a slice of onion. half dozen pep
percorns and n blade Of mace for ten
minutes; then turn them into dish of
cold water and remove the skins. Cut
crisp celery into small pieces; for the
stated amount OF meats have three
cups Of celery. Wipe the nuts with a
soft cloth and mix them with the cell
cry and a mayonnaise dressing. Serve
each portion upon delicate lettuce
leaves. This is delicious salad,
Puff Paste.-To every pound of lour
allow six ounces Of butter. four ounces
lard. not quite half pint of water:
mix the -four to smooth paste. then
roll It out three times. the first time
cosering the paste with butter, the sec
ond time with dard, and the third with
butser: keep the rolling pin and paste
slightly dredged with -four to pre- rent
them from sticking and 1t will be ready
for use One pound -four, one-half
pound OF butter dripping or lard may
be used), q pinch Of salt. and one ta-
blespoonfui OF baking powder; mix
well the baking powder and salt with
the hour and rub In half tho butter.
adding as much milk or water M re-
quired; spread the remainder of the
butter In small Jumps over the pAs.e.
and roll It twice.
Bath Buns-Take pound Of Vieaua
-four. warm II. pass II through a sieve.
then rub into II an ounce Of butter.
Mix an ounce Of yeast with a gill cf
warm milk. pour into the center OF
the -four. add two well beaten eRrs.
and mix all into a dough. When
thoroughly kncaded. cover with cloth
and stand In warm place to rise for
An hour and half. Now knead IN
three ounces Of castor sugar. and form
the dough into buns. Place ON br.-
tered tins. and scatter a little crashed
sugar on tho top. Bnkc In a quick
oven for twenty minutes.
Th0 bN9I0nln0 ~ = late. a. s.n-.
The silver star., 1899-04-06
CECIL RHODES HADN'T A CENT

Enabsrr,s>iny Prsdicsment In which
MIi'i"nnrIe Once Pound himself.
From the New York World: Cecil
Rhodes. the south African millionaire.
like other g:eat men. is careless about
money. On one occasion he received
a command to dine and sleep at Wind
sor castle and turned up at Paddiugt6n
station with no money. His private
secretary bought his ticket for him and
gave him for pocket money a couple
OF sovereigns. which was all he had
with him. When Rhodes reached the
old castle above the Thames and be-
gan dressing to dine with Queen VIC
toria he laid the two sovereigns upon
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only an amiable man, but he Is a
broughly accomplished diplomat,
kh an excellent command of the
glish Language. acquired In Hong
bng and perfected In England,
Aither he went to study, having
en admitted to the bar at Lin
1n's inn. Mrs. WI Is as well
led In Washington as her immediate
edecessor. Mrs. Yang. That is say
a great deal. for, when the former
inese minister was recalled. 1t was
ID that whoever his successor might
his wife could surely never become
popular.
HRS. WI Is bright-faced, dainty and
tractiye, with the tinie3t of feet and
q gentlest OF small voices. She did
bt speak much English when she ar
yed. but has added to her vocabulary
ntil she gets along very well with Wis
kors now. She shares in her hus-
and's progressive ideas and manifests
lively interest in Americans. their
&ustoms and d0ings.
There are about fifty attaches Of the
all living under the same roof
1ith the minister and his family. Most
them are socially inclined, and are
cen much at the theatcrs and ut pri-
bate and oficial entertainments. Sew
ral Of them are remarkably popular.
Ind are frequently seen escorting
daughters Of congressman and other
Boung women about the city. In such
they are most consider
ete Of little details. and always pro-
side the finest flowers that can be had.
Ind In other ways look after the COM
Tort and pleasure Of their companions.
|rhey are 4 generous people. and the
personal friends Of members of the
legation fare well at their hands In the
matters Of tea that would cost $50 a
pound II you could buy It. and rolls OF
soft, ghimmering silk.
Outside Of the Chinese minister's
house the finest Chinese room In the
country IL 10 be found In the Russian
legation. Count Cassini. the present
ambassador to this country. formerly
represented the car In China. There
he did some wonderful things In Sc
curing the concession OF . railroad to
connect the trans-Siberian system
with Port Arthur and the cession Of the
latter place to Russia. thus acquiring a
coveted ice-free harbor on the Pacific
coast. The count was at Pekin during
the Chinese-Japanese war. and has
Travelled extensively through the Celes-
tiai kingdom. On all occasions he was
highly honored by the Chinese gov
srnment. and he brought with him to
this country some Of the many beauti-
fui sifts bestowed upon him when he
left China. These he recently had ar.
ranged In one Of the drawing-rooms In
the legation. One Of tho most strik-
ing articles ID great blue and gold
hanging Of embroidered silk, Of I'm.
msnss intrinsic value and having his
torical associations and traditions
which put II beyond price. There are
Alno other rich tapestries and cabinets
with bric-a-brac % precious and bsau-
tiful ~ any to be found In the Chinese
legation itself. Some Of these things
werc the gifts Of the emperor and some
Of high government otIicials. Miss
Casslni. the ambassador'n niece, who
was with him II China. t,kes deep
The silver star., 1899-04-06
\ GRAND LADY OF ILLINOIS.

Mrs. Lucinda B. Chandler, Of Chi
cago, is the Honorable President Of
the Illinois Woman's Press Associa-
tion: Honorable President Of the So
ciety for the Promotion Of Health;
The silver star., 1899-04-06

:. We will forfeit o. ,0o0 ie any oe our psb
!lshsd tsstimonials are proven g b no(
The silver star., 1899-04-06

Dropry treated free by DIR. II. II. Green's
Sons, of Atlanta. Ga. The greatest dropsy
specialists In the world. Read their sd-
paper.
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My wife ow Is Two hats. ana SO we are
always late to the theatre" why ~
that ''She can't decide which to wear
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Oh fhat DsIiclove Coeee,

Gcsts g: ..t% SSt r. per II. e srsx: s.lssr has
sricsn saSs Csmss Sssssrppk pkH isS; sSi:er. Nsy A@
!se Tor any Of above psckssss or o. ~
toc Scu. :nd ar!. get 4, ~ Hks: end g,sst Gsss:
The silver star., 1899-04-06

,hr Sisn'.,, S.a, r. ~ say that trees contribute to
birch hns warmed me up many time
The silver star., 1899-04-06

There are sermons In stones" Eyes,
u widow generally gives her second hus.
band "A bigger monument than she does
The silver star., 1899-04-06
Arc You UsIne Alien. Foot-E Ease,

1t is the only cure for Swollen,
Smarting. Burning. Sweating Feet.
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Ease. powder to be shaken into
the shoes. AT all Druggists and Shoe
Stores. 25c. Samples sent FREE. Ad-
dress. Allen 8. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The silver star., 1899-04-06

years, you know.
He oSS.Ss. S..Hs. q Sssianiry. to let 81. Brs4sst
The silver star., 1899-04-06

"Har he been practicing?'' mo; he has
humor."
The silver star., 1899-04-06

'In Berlin there's one bicycle to every
twenty-five persons" That's all right :
any kind Of "a rider can easily run over
twenty-four persons"
The silver star., 1899-04-06

this year. for already the leaders Of
New York fashions have begun to wear
their toilets Of grenadine. crash and
net made over silk: and to be In the
fashion In New York city means that
you are up to date with the modes Of
Paris every time.
OF all tho thin. silky fabrics net
seems to Be the most desirable. There
II something even about the little
notches scattered through II that
makes toilet Of net drassy. with a
The silver star., 1899-04-06

The beginning Of letter IL Infinitely
harder to write than its ending.
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LUCINDA B. CHANDLER,
OF Chicago. Ill.


founder of the Margareth Fuller So
ciety for the study of Economics and
Governments, and also President of
the Chicago Moral Educational So
ciety. Mrs. Chandler is an ardent
friend OF Pe-ru-na, and in writing to
DR.. Hartman on the subject she stat
ed as follows:
Chicago, Jan. 6. 1899.
Dear Doctor-I suppose every one
that Is confined to their desk and not
getting the required amount of exer-
else. will sooner or later, suffer with
catarrh OF the stomach and indiges-
tion. I know by experience that Pc
ru-na is a most excellent remedy for
these complaints. 1t has relieved me.
and several Of my friends have used
1t with the same satisfactory results.
Yours very respectfully,
LUCINDA B. CHANDLER.
The silver star., 1899-04-06

Il gave n euchre party Tuesday. and
Penelope Timmins sent regrets ANY.
thing queer about thatf" "Queer? I
hadn't invited her.
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ysr A,s,.sss; ~; !: WsIs:se ~. = n:ss.s.s -
oae1oas saalAye HaAns easss VIA esle. 9 80 r.
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interest in this room and can tell vis-
itors an sorts OF fascinating things
about the collection.
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Black and White Toilet.

II diapharous materials were fash
ionable last season. they are raging
The silver star., 1899-04-06

.."Iou smcvss every .sprins. don't zoe,
than to break In u lot OF new neighboG1.H