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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-03-16
Fires in Maine inl8o8.
ihere We're 1414 of Them, Entailing Loss
of More Than a Million Dollars

OF More Than Million Dollars
There were 1414 fires in Maine during
tne year OF 1898 against 1880 in 1897, and
tne total Damage done amounted to 81 533,
433. A. The damage for 1898 was 5000.
UOo more Than that of the preceding year.
These fires We're attributed to 361 causes
and some OF them We're unlike ANYTHING
that ever came before the notice of the in
surance commissioners. For instance
hve hres causing a damage of S5SS. AZ
were caused by the boiling over of ket
tie of fat
There was one fire which was caused bv
the suns rays shining through light
plate glass, most novel way for a fire to
start, and which caused damage of SIG.
Flfty-seven fires were accidental and en-
tailed loss of nearly $40 900. Children
playing with matches was the cause of 26
fires, which destroyed more than S25. 900
worth OF property, and there We're seven
fires set by tramps, which burned up pro
perty valued at S1S,O 600 or more.
There were two fires which started from
a hot box and destroyed property valued
at Sl95, 600. Sixteen fires were caused by
the careless use of fireworks in celebrat-
ing the arrival of some new man in town
or the departure of a favorite son to the
front to fight for Uncle Sam, and the loss
was more than $4,000 Playful little
mice with red headed matches were the
cause of seven fires, and there were three
fires caused by careless people who tried
to rush matters and build the fire with
kerosene.
Twenty fires entailing loss Of $50, COO
or more were caused by spontaneous com
bustion and there were 1877 fires caused by
lightning, involving a loss of 80, 600. Eric
ton from stationary engine set fire to
property worth $40, 0OO aud the loss was
! $50, 600
Under the present law in Maine a man
cannot be sentenced for arson unless
there is positive proof that he committed
the crime. The State insurance depart
ment is very anxious that the present
Legislature should pass the bill providing
, for discretionary power to the Judge in sen
fencing people convicted of arson They
believe that the crime in most cases is
equal to murder but as the law is now,
the jury is prevented in many eases from
finding verdict of gully, as the evidence
is usually only circumstantal.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-03-16

Relief in Day-The red letter promise
that never fails in cases of the severest and
most chronic stomach troubles in using DR..
Won STAINS Pineapple Tablets. Nature de-
creed the pineapple as one of humanity's
great panaceas-medcal science has searched
it out and now it's at the door of every
sufferer pleasant and positive cure IS
cents. Sold by Kigore & Wilson and A. A
HOWes & CO-4O
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-03-16

tain ner health
b e auty! On
t he contrary,
the life of the
average Amer
lean woman is
m a d e up of
work, fret and
w orry, and
these uradr,ailv
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-02-25

Kenly, the ieweleF. has the finest line
OF leweiry IN the State. All guaran.
teed hrst class or money refunded.
Regular preaching services At the
Baptist church, Sunday. Young Peo-
pies Missionary meeting az $50 D. n.
McEwen the celebrated hypnotist at
the opera house tonight. lie carries
some line musical talent with him and
TINS VIII De one OF the main features of
the entertainment.
The watch repairing that Kenly the
Jeweler does is no mechanical hynotism
II makes the watch run like new. when
out of the repair shop and out from
the presence of the repairer.
OF all the hypnotist upon the Ameri.
can stage, the great MeEwen stands
eonfessedly at the head. Don't fail to
see him at the Caldwell opera house
three nights commencing Feb. %. AID.
mission 30 cents to all parts of house
The date of the next lecture ia the
college, Lecture Course is Feb. %. The
lecturer is Rev. j. b. Weber, D. D.. Of
Boise. Subject, "Karl Marx; or, The
Social Order of Things Disturbed. ?
The Hon. W. b. Heyburn's lecture will
be postponed until May.
The College students gave a very in
teresting joint entertainment in com
memoration of Washington's birthday
at the Presbyterian church last
Wednesday evening. The program was
a very lengthy one and unusually in.
teresting, Lack of space forbids a
lengthy mention of this affair. but all
in all it was ono of the most ENJOYABLE
events yet given by the Lowell and
Columbian.
The opera house has bean we'll filled
the past two nights by those interested
in hypnotism. McEwen, the Hypno-
fist, is undoubtedly among the best in
his line that has ever visited this part
of the country and his entertainment is
tirst-class in every respect. If you want
to laugh you can get all you want at
McEwen's entertainment. He accom-
plishes all he adveTtises to do and you
will not be disappointed in getting
your entire moneys worth. Tonight
is his last appearance IN Caldwell.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-02-25
nrr Land Wheat.

recently we have received q con-
.5 = number of inquiries respect
s 81. 6rV land, or Sonora, wheat, we con
l Dls5 ID to get few bushels for expert
, S,an purposes in this section. Inc
m meat has been especially selected for
Wnsa and carefully cleaned. Necessar-
s y, The , cost will be considerably more
l ~ w. the average market price OF
sn Saat as only five bushels have been
wno oivsd and extra pains taken in Sc
, ,sVv and cleaning it. Those who
loD', or;nent with it should put 1t IN as
civ as possible and preferably in
o pronnd that has never been irrigated.
got being regularly in the seed-wheat
t n~j ourself, Messrs. T. Q. Egleston
g = e., have kindly consented to dis
',arse it. Those who wish any should
p p0nlv at once as the quantity is very
United, rrp 1t is the spring Sonora which
10. been successfully raised without
i n~ for several years in Malad
Valley.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-02-25
An Honest Medicine for La Grippe.

George w. Watt of South Gardiner,
Me-, says: Il have had the worst
cough, cold, chills and grip and have
taken lots of trash of no account but
profit to the vendor. Chamberlains
Cough Remedy is the only thing that
mas done any good whatever. have
used one so cent bottle and the chills,
cold and grip have all left me. 1 con-
graduate the manufacturers of an hon
est medicine. For sale by all druggists
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-02-25
BROAD AND MANLY

Senator Price has deemed it
wise to explain to his Cassia
county constituents why he with
drew a bill providing for the con-
struction of bridge across Snake
river. We quote from his letter
published last week in the Oak
ley Sun:
l do not think that 1 would be
serving our county right to pledge
lnyse sell 70 others and aid them to
geS S1oIOOO appropriations when |
The burden we would have TO bear
would be greater than the benefit
will, therefore, tomorrow. ask TO
withdraw the bill, then l win be in
position to shut off all corners.
Senator Price is entitled to no
small pl aise for his manly and
patriotic action in this matter.
Here was a measure in which his
county was deeply interested and
for which, no doubt, his constitu-
ency was justly clamoring. 1t
was a meritorious bill, as the peo-
pie of Cassia county sorely need
and are entitled to have a bridge
across Snake river; but Senator
Price, with a view comprehensive
enough to take in the welfare of
the whole state, refused TO be
party to extravagant appropria-
tons in order that his county
should derive local benefit. That
is the kind of craftsmanship Idaho
wants in the higher branch of the
Legislature and may be wanting in
the lower branch. We congratu-
late Cassia county on having a
broad and Conscientious repre-
sentative in the state senate. We
would also call attention to the
disclosure made by Senator Price,
namely, that there is too much
disposition among members Of the
legislature to barter away the pub
lie and general welfare for private
or local advantage. The success
of measure does not seem to
depend on its merit as much as
the readiness of its promoter to
enter upon all sorts of deals.
More men like Senator Price
would create a healthier atmos-
phere around the halls of legisla-
ton.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-02-25
For La Grippe.
Valley.

Thomas Whitfield & Co., 240 Wa.
hoOb.av., corner Jackson St., one of
Chicapo's oldest and most prominent
druggists, recommend Chamberlain's
cough Remedy for la grippe, as it not
only gives a prompt and complete re-
lief but also counteracts any tendency
of la grippe to result in pneumonia.
For sale by all druggists.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-02-25
Land Office at Boise City, Idaho.
Ian liz 1900

NOTICE is hereby given that Walter ". Hard
IN of Roswell, Canyon County, Idaho, has filed
notice of intention to make proof on his desert
land claim No. 1850, for the Lots 1 and ?, and
E1S, NWA, Sec. 80, Twp. S, N. II. W, before
Probate Court Of Canyon County, Idaho. at
Caldwell, Idaho, on Thursday, the 2nd day Of
March, 1899.
He names the following witnesses to prove the
complete irrigation and reclamation OF said land
James II. Lowell, William D. Mckenzie, VIII
liam l.. Parrish and Robert p, GilliSpie, all Of
Roswell, Canyon county, Idaho.
Jan 2l-Feb. 70. JAMES KING, Register
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-02-25

To the People Of CaLdWeU:
In answer to the article that appear
ed in the last issue of the Caldwell
Record will say, it is a mistake. The
place referred to, regard ing the tar and
feathers, was not Caldwell. Have Ia
bored in Caldwell and the people have
treated us kindly. Respectfully,
N. j.. N. HANSEN.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-02-25
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,
Land Office at Boise City, Idaho.

NOTICES hereby given that the following
In named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof viii be made before the Clerk
of Probate Court, at Caldwell, Idaho, on March
q, 1899, viz: Jennie A. Harrington, formerly
Jennie A, Harris, Hid. Applicant, N No. 1864, for
the SEA SEA, Sec. 6, Twp. 5, N. r. wv. b M.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of said
land, viz:
Fred L. Roberts, Clark w. VanKirk, Julea
Roberts and Celea VanKirk, all of Nampa, Can
y0n County, Idaho
FlS-M25 JAMES KING, REGISTER
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-02-25
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,
Land Office at Boise City, Idah

UtpiTLIlltDL OF Jnb InLerIOr,
Land Office at Boise City, Idaho,
january q, 1899.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
named settler has flied notice of his intention
70 make final proof in support Of his claim. and
that said proof will be made before Clerk Of the
Probate Court, at Caldwell, Idaho, on March IA,
1893, viz: Christian Braase, Hid. application
NJ
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of said
Sam f. CLANCY, William Graham, Samuel s.
Foote, Albert Harvey, all Middleton, Canyon
county, Idaho.
JAMES KING,
FEB. 4-March II 1899 Register.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-02-25
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land ONCE at Boise, Idaho,
Feb. 4 1899

NOTICE is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has filed notice oil his inten-
ton TO make final proof in support Of his claim
and that said proof will be made before Clerk of
Idaho, on March 20, 1899, viz: George B. Muir
ray, Hid. Application No. 1892, for the Ms NEA,
Sec 80, So SEA, Sec. 10, Twp. N, REV.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of,
said land, viz:
William X Hatch, David X. Mcconnell,
James A. Marques and Hrvey Hatch, all of
Roswell, Canyon county, Idaho.
Feb. 1l-NIaT. 10 JAMES KING, Register
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-02-25
A Statement.

To the People Of CGldoOeU and III
entity:
In a signed article by Elder N. P. N.
Hansen to the editor of the Logan Ma
tion occurs the following item:
At Caldwell the people have threatened
TO tar and feather the Elders. They
took up subscription for that purpose
and got promise OF enough feathers, and
twenty-five cents to buy tar with, and
enough women to put IL or; but as yet we
have not received the threatened feather
bed.
We, the undersigned, who have la
bored in this section, desire to say to
the people of Caldwell and vicinity
that the foregoing article is as false as
it is absurd. No threat of violence
has, to our knowledge, ever been made
against any elder in this field; but, on
the other hand, we have been treated
with uniform kindness and courtesy
by all classes of people. We deeply
regret that such an unfounded story
should ever be started as it works an
injustice not only to the people of this
section but to the people and church
we represent in an ecclesiastical capac-
ity. We cannot account for Mr.. Han
sens alteration on any theory except
that he may have desired to work up
sympathy at home which the real diff
fGullies of his labors do not warrant.
Again we wish to express our regrets
for this unfortunate affair and thus
publicly express to the people of Cald-
well our sincere thanks for the kind
ness they have always extended to us.
1Elder Tnos. PRESTON,
Pres. Nampa Conference.
Elder j. Noun TAYLOR.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-02-25
Do You Know

Consumption IS preventablet Science has
proven that, and also that neglect is suicidal
The worst cold or cough can be cured with
Shiloh'sCough and Consumption Cure
Sold en- positive guarantee for over fifty years.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-02-25
CULTURE FINAL. PROOF-NOTICR
FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land Office, Boise City, Ida.
Feb. l6, 1889.

NOTICE is hereby given that Caesar II. Smith
IN has filed notice of intention to make final
proof before Clerk of Probate Court, at his Office
In Caldwell, Idaho, or Tuesday, the 2sth day Of
March, 1899, on timber culture application No.
1899, for the SWh SWh of Sec No. 4, in Twp,
No. 4 N, r. No. Nv
He names as witnesses: Waiter L. Smith,
Jasper Nichols, George w. Shall and TenniSon
Write, all of Caldwell, Canyon County, Idaho.
FlS-M25 JAMES KING REGISTER.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-02-25
LOCAL ITEMS.

Askey the news dealer.
McEweD, the hypnotist.
Blatchley, the Druggist.
Fresh candies and nuts at Askeys.
[ Admission 50c-McEwen attraction.
:, MONEY TO LOAN-Inquire of
FRANK j. Smith, Caldwell, Idaho.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-02-25
Does This Strike YOvs

Muddy complexion, Nauseating breath
come from chronic constipation. Karl's
Clover Root Tea is an absolute ours and has
been sold for fifty years on an absolute guar
ntee' Prise IS and and 5octs,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-02-25


Defendant.
The State of Idaho sends greeting:
To CLARA Nicholson, Defendant.
VOU are hereby summoned and required to
i appear in an action brought against you by
said plaintiff, in the said District Court, and to
answer the complaint Of the above named plain
tiff, filed therein, within ten days exclusive of
the day of seryice) after the service on you of
this summons, if served within the county; or if
served oGt of this county, but within this judicial
district, within twenty days; or IL served else
where, within forty days. The said action is
brought to obtain decree Of said court dlSsOly
ing the bonds Of matrimOBy 1etwecn plaintiff
and defendant, on the ground defendant aband-
Gned and deserted said plaintiff at CSceOla,
Nevada, in May, 1890, aud on the further ground
that said defendant has committed gduttTy with
one Davis, and with one George W. DraZle at
Osceola. N eyada, since November list, 1886, and
for costs of suit. And You are hereby notified IL
you fail to appear and answer said cOmplaiat as
above required the plaintiff will apply to the
court for the relief demanded in the complaint.
Attest my hand and the Seal of the District
Court of the Third Judicial Dis
trict, State of Idaho, in and for
SEAL Canyon County this Goth day Of
January, 1899.
EDGAR MEEK, Clerk
JOHN @. RICE, Attorney for Plaintiff.
J 21-F %.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-02-25
Renort Of the Condition

OF the First National Bank at Cald
well, in the State of Idaho, at the close
of business February 4, 1899.
RFsOuRCfs
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-02-25


I, W r, Sebree, Cashier of the above
named bank do sOlemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best of my knowledge
and belief. w. II. SEBREE,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th day
of February, 1899. CHAs. w. PINNEY,
COrrect-Attest: Notary Public
HOWARD SEBREE.
MONTE B. GWINN, Directors.
u. f. WHITE,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-02-25
ALIAS SUMMONS.

In the District Court ofthe Third Judicial Dis
trict, State of Idaho, in and for Canyon Co.
Michael Nicholson,
VS.. ALIAS
Clara Nicholson, SUMMONS.
Defendant.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-02-25

DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF. NOTICE
FOR PUBLICATION.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-10

Is at least a possibility.
In regard to the actual value of Dr.
Stems invention it Is impossible to speak
with so much assurance at the present
time. We have seen no test of the instru-
ment and what we have is hearsay evidence
in regard to tests the conditions of which
we know little. From the reports that have
come to us, however, it would seem as If the
doctor had actually been successful in car
ryfng his theory to its logical import Be-
fore several scientists and journalists he
has made blind men see and ne has. eCen
securely blindfolded men with perfect sight
and has made them see images that could
not be seen before the instrument was at
tached to their temples. Not only has he
succeeded in doing this but he has enabled
his visitors to see objects that were in an
other room in his house-objects that were
behind solid partitions of the existence of
which the subjects of the experiments had
no knowledge.
OF course it is not surprising, considering
the Importance of such discovery, that
one should be inclined to be skeptical in re-
gard to it's practicabiity but we have wit
messed so many marvels during the past
half century that even this achievement
should not be branded as impossible until
we have had an opportunity by actual test
to prove it's failure. 1t may be tricky but
If such is the fact the trickery is almost as
mastery as the achievement itself.
]. w. JORDAN, M. D.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-10
HUNTSVILLE

Mr.. Eldred Fletcher and Miss Lizzie Floyd
were married in the Methodist church at
Madison Thursday morning, Rev ]. 7. Mil
Ter officiating. All available space in the
church was occupied by relatives and
friends of the couple. The ushers were
Harry Pride and w. H. Gillespie, and A.
S. Fletcher, brother of the groom, was best
man. The attendants on the bride were her
sister, Mrs. Frazier of Birmingham, Misses
Mary Fletcher and Annie Floyd. The bride
Is a daughter of Captain John B. Floyd of
Madison and the groom is an influential
young business man of that city. Mr.. and
Mrs. Fletcher departed for New Orleans to
spend their honeymoon.
Mr. W. L. Halsey has removed his family
into his elegant new home on Eustis
street.
The United charities and city pastors held
meeting yesterday and appointed Mrs.
Alberta Taylor and Mr.. R. Z. Pettus a
committee to consult with the officers of the
Dallas mills and secure their cooperation
in relieving the sufferings of several fam
lilies in East Huntsville.
The marriage of Miss Mana McDavfd to
Mr.. Clarence Powell was celebrated at the
brides home in Meridianville Wednesday
night, Rev. Herbert Walker officiating.
Miss Virginia C. Clay has returned from
a visit to birmingham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Lynch of CORTLAND
arc visiting relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. J. Hampstead have re-
moved to Chicago to reside.
Miss Emma Latham of New Market Is WIS.,
iting Miss Hassie' Erwin.
Miss Theresa Edolman is visiting relatives
in Philadelphia.
The marriage of Mr.. Lawrence Shelley
and Miss jamie McAnally will occur Deem
Der Is.
The Monday Evening Literary club was
entertained Tuesday evening by Mrs T. H.
Wade
Miss Celetta Berry of Decatur is visiting
Miss jamie McAnally
DR. W. H. Burritt and bride, nee Drum
mond, have returned from st. Louis and
will remain in Huntsville a few weeks be-
fore going on their wedding journey to Eu-
rope.
Misses Mannatte and Margaret DuBose
have returned to CORTLAND after visit to
Miss Annie Bradshaw
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-10
4 BRAIN PHONOGRHPH
FOR THE T0THLLy BLIND

the eye is the pupil and this is the hole
through which the light passes to reach the
lens. The viterous humor the substance
with which the eyeiball is filled plays little
part in this study although 1t is of the
utmost importance in the proper distension
of the globe of the eye. Back of the eye
ball is the retina on which the image pre-
scented before the eye is received and it Is
the retina that communicates directly with
the brain by means of the optic nerve In
comparing the human eye to a camera it
may be said that the eyeball takes the place
the camera is represented by the lens that
takes the place of the ground glass screen.
: 1t is a well known fact that the brain
plays a most important part in the work of
the eye. Like the camera the eye presents
its images to the retina upside down and
it is the duty of the brain to develop them
in such a way that they will appear right
side up. 1t may also be proved that pc
lures may be seen by the eye and yet not
be developed by the brain, but such pictures
are absolutely useless as they make no i'm
preston upon us. In other words it is an
undeniable fact that it is the brain that
really does the seeing while the eye merely
acts as an instrument to facilitate the pro-
cess. Under these circumstances it Is rea-
sonable to believe that DR.. Stems may have
discovered one of natures secrets and have
invented an instrument that will act as
substitute for the simple camera that ena-
bles us to see. If our so-ealled knowledge
of the relations between the brain and the
eye is not entirely at fault such thing