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Saint Mary's beacon., 1900-02-01
Running a Line.

See the surveyor. He much pre-.
fers to be called a civil engineer,
though be has never built cattle
ridge or taken the incline of a
ditch. He is engaged in running
line across the fields. As he
stands behind his battered transit,
his feet are 4 feet z inches apart.
His eye is glued to the telescope,
through which he is watching the
erratic and uncertain movements
Of long and youthful rodman To-
Gated on hill some two miles dis.
tance.
The surveyor takes from the
hindermost pocket of his corduroy
trousers an unclean handkerchief,
which he waves decisively towards
the right-wsrningly toward the
right-again, whoa! He now waves
wildly toward the left. angrily to-
ward the left, savagely toward the
left.
lie rises upon his toes, he leaps
into the air, still madlY waving the
uncIean handkerchief toward the
left.
Hear the surveyor swear. See
his face turn blue. At this mo.
ment he is an engineer far removed
from civilty.
The surveyor mounts a stump
and waves toward the left, The
rodman moves automatically TO.
ward the right.
The surveyor calls down the
wrath Of the gods upon the head Of
the rod man, and produces sap
ling attaches the unelean handker
chief to the same aud waves it to.
ward the left.
The rodman meanwhile has
planted the rod in a rabbit hole aud
is engaged in digging sassafras roor
to chew.
The surveyor is uow beyond mere
words. He is omuiously silent.
lie seats himself upon stump
and carefully, painstakingIy. trims
DOM the sapIing to the length Of .
cane.
lie then arises. brushes the shay
ings from himself and walks With
rapid stride toward the distant rod.
man.
He does not say what he will do
when he gets there, but after hay.
ing seeu the smile upon his ~ e
and the motion he gets npon him
self as he strides toward the rod
man we are able TO deduce there.
from that the rodman will soon he
too unhappy to eat the sandwich be
carries 10 q haversack.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1900-02-01

There Is no better medicine FOR babies
than Chemberlain's Cough Remedy. It's
pleasant taste and prompt and eifectual
cures make it fayorite with mothers
aud small children 1t quickly cures
their coughs and colds, preventing pneu-
norma or other serious consequences.
L also cures Group and has been used in
tens Of thousands Of cases without a
single failure so far as we have been able
to learn IL not only cures Group, but
when given as soon as the croupy cough
appears, will prevent the attack. IN
cases of whoopiug cough it liquetiies the
tongue mucus, making it easier 20 ex-
pectorte, and lesson the severity and
frequency of the paroxysms OF coughing,
thus depriying that disease of all dan
gerous consequences For sale by Will
liam f. Gseenwell & Son, Leonardtowr,
and all couatry stores.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1900-02-01
Why Young Men Fail.

"-a ~-9 ~@~@@ s'~%'
Thomas b Bryan, z-president
of the Worlds Fair. lawyer capi-
talIst. scholar and man of affairs
and society, has personal ac-
quaintance peculiar in its extent
and nature. In Chicago, bis home
CITY, MIR. Bryan is known as the
friend of young men, and it is to be
doubted if any other man of sd-
vanced years is in closer sympa-
thetie relations with larger circle
Of young men than Mr.. Bryan.
He states his view Of the most gen.
eral and potent causes Of failure on
the,part of the young men Of to-day
as follows
Chief among the causes which
bring positive failure or a d:sap-
pointing portion Of half fsuecess to
thousands Of honest strugglers is
vacillation. The lack of an undev-
lating application to one pursuit is
cardinal weakness in the younger
generation OF tollers in almost
every line of effort. The young
men who keep their eyes fixed on a
definite goal, never yielded an inch
until their efforts are attended with
absolute success, are not as COM
mon types as we might wish. In
domItabIe will is quality of char
acter that the young men Of to-
day may we'll afford to consider and
cultivate.
i 1t 5 also my observation that
uniform courtesy-kiudaess Of dis-
position expressed in eraciousness
of conduct-oontributes TO larger
degree than is generally appreciat.
ed, to the Advancement OF the
Young man who fosters this trait.
Ou the other hand, snrliaess and
even indifference initiate against
the promotion of the one who is so
unfortunate az 10 allow ehese repel-
liant forces to iufuenee HE relations
with others. Politeuess Is so easy
u requirement and so proftably
entertained that marvel its cul-
ovation receives so little serious at
tention, Certainly the failure
rightly to prizs this element Of
character gives the key to many a
ife failure.
The disposition to look on work
ts task TO be thrown of at the
earliest possible moment is too
common failing, and is the reverse
4 that stalwart faithfulness which
attracts the attention and approval
Of employers and gains promotion
and advancement for those who
thus identify themselves with the
interest Of those whom they serve.
II is with the Young man as with
the farmer he best succeeds who
plows deepest. 10 scratch the sur
face Of things ligh;ly is not enough
TO insure bountiful harvest. The
crop # such a seeding is failure.
lie who would win must 90 deeper,
must live more seriously and with
greater determination and fixed
ness Of purpose. Saturday Egen-
ing Post.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1900-02-01


will depend upon Alfred.
Naturally agreed, 'but Alfred
would scarcely wish Mary to be
prosecuted
I'm not so sure Of that, she said
you don't know Alfred.
Perhaps rot, | admitted.
That's about all this afternoon,
she said. tying up her bonnet
strings. i think told you you
we're a hound to begin with, and
ia like to tell you 80 again; and
you're a meaner cur than | thought
you we're for telling about Mary !;
but I'm glad know about Isaac.
"A lawyer, are you 2 she added
as she moved out. Well, you'll
see some Law over these letters. |
warn you | shall prosecute you as
sure as my names Susan Parsons.
waited for some time for doyel-
opments. but never heard again
of Mrs Parsons. Probably she dis.
covered her mistake about my iden.
ity. deeply regretted the fact. for
she left me an awful mental lega-
cy. For weeks ! spent my time
vainly ponderiug what the real CIR
cumstanees Of her history could be.
Mary, Alfred, Isaac. the letters
and the horse became a kaleidos.
copic nightmare. Not only was
certain that Su excellent plot lag
hidden in the tangle, but the thing
had all the fascination Of an inFen.
ious puzzle Not one Of my most
elaborate eopjeolurcs suited the
facts, and but Tor fortunate
chance should probably at pres.
cnt be 10 a madhouse.
The boy who acts as safety
valve for the clerks temper. deyotes
his entire timo to the solution Of
puzzles IN the newspapers. At drst
be used to call in the aid Of the
clerks 10 the office. but for the last
year or two be has acquired the "a
cility ~ an expert II occurred to
me that be might possibly relieve
me from mY haunting horror, /
wrote out the conversation as |
have written it now and gave il TO
Arthur. In about bali an hour be
came back superciiiously With the
explanation. The ANNOYING part
about j, vas that the solution is
simplicity itself when you know,
and that the story was barreuly
commonplace, and presented not
The faiutest germ OF an ingenious
plot. In care any other person
should desire TO attempt the solu-
ton. aud not BE- so expert as ar
thur, | may add az a clue that the
check Was not really cheek 10 the
ordinary sense Of the term The
latter fact was the only one which
Arthur admitted possessed any dif
dculty.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1900-02-01

At cafe a group of gentlemen
we're discussing politics. A young
fellow entered and joined in the
conversation, but his argument did
not please the Others aud ore Of
them said to him: BE quiet J! At
your age | was an ass myself
You are wonderfully we'll preserv-
ed, sir. was the immediate and
crushing reply.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1900-02-01

A Detroit clergyman advances
the novel proposition that If Adam
had worked three hundred days
each year from the day be was Gre.
ated to the present time, at a sal
ary Of $50 day, he would not have
earned by thls time as much, prop
erty as is owned BY Rockefeller or
Vanderbilt
Saint Mary's beacon., 1900-02-01

I > ~
body's Uncle Georges viii, | urged,
thinking saw daylight agaln.
'0h, | don't say that, she an
swered. I'm not complaining about
the will.
It's simply absurd suggested,
entering into the spi y Of the in.
teryiew, 'to suggest 4 You don't
know my real name v 81 you know
who my uncle wss.
'Asrf he was your uncle BY any
thing but marriage 7 she snortej
scornfully. 4 don't know who your
father was, and don'tsappose You
do
i give it up said IN despair.
What, the letters p she asked.
thought you'd come around soon.
i haven't got any Of your con
founded letters | groaned.
That won't 60. she exclaimed,
after what Alfred's told me.
'Alired's come into il now, has
he 2 inquired, Imply.
Naturally Alfred's not likely 10
hold his tongue. she said
He must be a relation, | sng.
gested.
Don't you dare to insinnate any
thing like that she answered. ia :
riously, APPARENTLY my artistic re-
/ partee referred TO some matter Of
family scandal. III Mary told you
that, IN make il hot for her.
Mary ougs, to know, | contiu.
ued
If this want my best umbrella,
ia breas it over yopr head, che
roarod, Call yourself man, do
| you 2
I'm inclined to call myself sev.
eral men ct the present moment, /
said
It's a habit Of yours. she re
torted. oh, yes, Alfredo shown
me the check, It'il teach gou to
be careful about leaving your bag
next time.
1T was scarcely honest Of Alfred, ;
! | huzsrded.
/ What, his own check p she
asked What. next 2
What. indeed 2 said. 4 new.
er stole the check
who said you did ? she replied.
/ You've got enough to anawer for
without that. You Won't give up
the letters. wont you ; Perhaps you
wall tell me then what you've done
with the furniture
I've done nothing with any Of
/ your furniture said.
And you sit there calmly and
tell me that after ali you have
promised " she shouted with re.
newed excitement. Done nothing?
What was It you said, even in your
last lettersT
Pm sure | don't know. You
don't happen to have the letter
about you, do you =; asked in a
desire for enlightment,
\ don't carry your letters next
my heart, she answered, scornful-
ly.
who does ? inquired. imagin-
ing the emphasis contained clue.
No one, | should think, she
said, 'oh, you beauty, you then
who put in the advertisementE Z
'The advertisement? exclaimed
at venture, 'oh that was Isaac
Isaac 2 sho exclaimed. aghast;
then be didn't tell everything, af-
ter all. Just wait till get back 1,
and III give il to Isaac
That shows you, | suggested,
how false Isaac accusations against
me were.
Very clever. she said, but it
wont wash. What he said explains
a lot Of things that can't be ex-
planned any other way. How do
you account for the silver dollar p
Just now, | admitted, Il can't
account for it.
4 thought not, she said, sardon-
ically. Now will you tell me whose
| the horse was 2
The horse was Alfred's,' | said 4.
Rubbish she retorted, that's
the lie you've tried before. Out
| uyftk - nh aoa moe - ~
Saint Mary's beacon., 1900-02-01
A TANGLED TALE.


and in moment or two a large and
angry woman Of middle age and
forboding aspect burst through the
door.
Hold your tongue, young man,
she rosred to the astonished clerk,
it takes . bigger man than you tc
stop me.
Someone to ace you, cir the
clerk remarked, hnrriedlY ed dis
appeared.
The large woman banged her um.
brella on the table. and contem pal.
ted me ferociously.
Hound ? she exclaimed.
Excuse me-" began.
Excuse you ? she said, sitting
down and untying her bonnet
strings. Likely, isn't it? You've
been found out. you have.
Il think, urged, that there
must be a mistake somewhere--
'There'ye been lies somewhere,
and pretty close to you, too, but
there's no mistake she answered,
grimly. Ny names Parsons Now
perhaps you feel a little uncomfort-
able. eh 2
What in the world do you sup
pose my name to be ?? ! inquired.
Lord only knows she said.
It's been three or four names al.
ready to my certain knowledge. /
dare say the police will find out
Once for all | began again,
Indignantly.
'Hoity, toity, she answered,
don't try to bully me. You We got
to deal with a very different kind
Of a person now
i presume gasped again.
You generally do, she rejoined
cob, it's no good trying to pretend
it's pot you. II you're not you.
will you kindly tell me who you arc?'
Ny name is Trevor, answered
Exactly, she agreed, and
should have known Your ugly face
anywhere from your photograph.
But came here to talk business,
young man
4 should scarcely have supposed
so, interjected.
You'll hear it quick enough.
she went on. Now, what ! would
like to know is, what you're going
to do p
What ! should like to know,
answered, is What I'm supposed to
have done
AS il you didn't know, she re.
joined scornfullY. You've ruined
my daughters life, that'sall. Isn't
that enoughY' 2
Il never even saw your daught.
er, protested, imagining that
had a clue to the situation.
'Of course you didn't she re.
piled, dashing my theories to the
ground. If you had. none Of this
might have happened. Annals got
a bit of my spirit
Did you say bit or drop?' in,
quired in evaporation.
That comes well from a man that
William used to bring home drunk
most nights, doesn't W she pur.
sued But | don't care a snap foI
your impertinence Perhaps you
don't know that lsaac's told every.
thing, do you ?
1T is certainly fact of which !
was ignorant | agreed.
Everything, she said triumph.
aptly, even about the silver dollar.
wouldn't have thought it even Of
you. Don't you feel little asham
ed, us knowing all about itP'
Not in the least replied.
and he's told about the dog,
too, she continued. 80 the ques,
tion I've got to ask you is, are you
going to give up the letters p
Certainly not answered, at.
tempting another Cack in despera
tion. You can do your worst.
Good afternoon
Not so fast, Young man. she
said, when | come to speak my
mind to anyone, speak it, Very
well, you'll be prosecuted for the
letters. 1t would have broken your
poor Uncle Georges heart to zee
Saint Mary's beacon., 1900-02-01

4 suppose you re a skillful watch
maker9' Yes, indeed Everybody
who gets me to mend his watch is
sure to come back again and again.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-09-14

CONTINUED on sth page
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-09-14

Mrs. s. NJ. Phelps Of Chicago. is max
ing nm extended visit with her niece,
Mrs. Bingham.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-09-14

NJ. l.. and Jos. Meyer made Denver a
business visit las, week.
The following citizens have been in
Denver this week attending the various
conventions: DIR. Sigman. q. N. Hall.
X. c. Maltby, l.. ". Hcii. l.. y. Hen
bricks,
H.. NJ, Albert and wife returned to
DAYTON, Ohio. this week after pleasant
aud aith-improving summer in Rocky
Ford.
Mrs. Bcn Reed has returned from a
visit with relatives nj l.ongmons.
X. Hun,Srnan arrived overland from
Stanton county, Scb., n few days since
| with view Of making this his home.
DIR. l.. ". brown Of Jacksonville. Ill.
was In town last week renewing the ac-
auaintaucc Of his old friend. Rev. Il. G.
Smith OF Princeton, III. DR.. Brown l.
making a visit with his son. ". u. brown
Of Mankanola.
y, !. Captain. c. Lconardi's frs' lieu.
tenant, arrived from the Pacific coast
Tuesday as full Of business energy and
good nature as ever.
Mrs. S. A. Sullivan Of Independence.
No., i spending several weeks with her
cousin. br. Mcdonald and greatly enjoy
ing coiorado's bracing air.
Miss Ella Cline LETT Friday for Flor
.nc~. In answer to telegram. nnnounc.
ing tho death Of her brothrr.in.lnw.
Mrs. ]. A. Sankey of Denver. rrtnrnc,l
home Sunday. after n two weeks visit
with her husband, who is spending the
summer here.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Simpson md baby
Ellsworth. came down from Pueblo
Thursday tn take In tho Fair and spend
n week with their sister. Mn. Henry
Bowman on their Holbrook ranch.
Mrs. Chas +. Temple and Miss Jessie
Temple of Chicago, and Ms. T.. A.
Stcubeck OF Denver. were guests Of Mrs.
bingham Inst week while enjoying the
Fair.
Mrs. s. NJ. Phelps of Chicago. is max
ing nm extended visit with her niece,
Mrs. Bingham.
Mrs. r. S. Benll's brother. Geo. II.
Clayton. OF Wipona. Minn., was appoint
ed u. $. Army Surgeon and sailed on
the ship Logan, Saturday, Sept, lst, for
Manila.
DR.. II. NJ. Pollock who has been at
his old home, Princeton, ILL.,, for the past
three weeks, writes tho Enterprise that
he will be home today.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-08-10

5ank Gamas Prairie abve certs 500 X
ana the auditor is hereby ordered TO
uraw warrants therefor on the current
expense fund. - :
Inc following county warrants HAVING
oeen called more than 90 DAYS II i
hereby ordered that same be paid On, ~
Guy smy lands not otherwise appropria,e,i:
S ,o expense series 1893: no I7S series
IL. 9 g & S3S.
6, ihs board here adjourned TO 90 to
otuaIt 10 examine certain bridges aud
county roads, and TO meet here aaa;r
" rue transaction of the resul ar 6usi.
hess OF the board Sa turday n,prning
July al, 1900 at 9 O'Clock, N'ns,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-08-10

NINTH TERN DAY.
Wednesday, July 49, 1900. The Board
ret pursuant to adjournment of yesterday !;
whereupon the following proceedings were had
The following claims were laid over, parties
being delinquent for taxes:
Breslawn, witness cert assigned to
Xnllmar Il SnItt oo
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-08-10

rants therefor on the current expense fund
The claim of Frank bearing In tbs sim al
of 1851 is at this time recunsdered and a,b,,x
Cd in the further sum of SO 10 as f.,i oss.
Frank bearing, labor road dist No SO ~. so6 Is
ana the auditor is ordered to dras warrant
therefor on the road fund
In the matter Of the petition of certain in.
habitants OF Buffalo precinct praying for new
pfecinct including the town Of Calender. ii is
hereby ordered that new precinct be. and tbe
same Is hereby established With boundaries as
follows, towit.
Commencing at HE mouth OF Tou Nile crecl.
al clearwater river; thence up Ten Nile creek
- us source; THENCE elsrerly along the divide
TO the north end OF the Big Buffalo mining
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-08-10

14eka" northumberland. IL N
itOf Is ordered to draw warrants
#nahe current expense fund.
ping claims are hereby rejected:
ason, witness fees State VS.. Ma
VuAt. .'....- go. - "
~, witness fees State VS.. Ma
ing claim IL hereby laid over until
fular meeting of this Board, same
emi1ed:
q, expense viewing roads $40 90
here adjourned until tomorrow at
IN.
FIFTH Term DAY.
ny 10, 1900. the board met pursuant
ent OF yesterday. Present same as
i Whereupon the following pro-
IRE had.
ing claims were examined and
ind, OMAR allowance - IS 90
....-. Is 90
, i. a. 49,. 10 90
pro tdge quar- salary 49,. 22e 90
oE wtfness certificates assigned to
MI csssaacSAe -. SIS rs
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-08-10

The following claims veto exeiniued and
laid over until the next meeting 81 this board
the same being indefinite:
+ Bradish dpty shrff Shoshone co s fees ISL OO
Hartman just fees st VS. Mcleod co
ID NJ Hartman :. - John Clarke m
ID Hartmgn . g Woodland K Sui
Ivan -. 4 on
The oyerseer's report OF . Eller former
overseer OF road dist no Is is ut this time ap-
proved and the claim therein shown is hereby
allowed, towit:
X + Eiier oyerseer nd dist no Is. .s56 25
aud the auditor is hereby ordered TO draw
warrant therefor on the road fund.
The bond of Spicer, oycrSeer of road dis,
no with II Thompson and VIM kelly sure-
ties thereon 10 hereby approved.
The board here adjourned to meet tomorrow
at nine clock IN.
EIGHTH TERN DAY,
Tuesday. July II, 1900, the board met pursuant
adjournment of yesterday, whereupon the
following proceedings were had.
The claim of Leitch and Robertson for liouor
furnished small pox patieuts in Cottonwood
pest house Is hereby rejected, Leitch being
aelinquent Tor taxes. amount OF claim $50 d
The petition of James Surridge for the estab
IisEment OF county road on certain streets in
the town OF bridgeport, showing that said road
has been opened without expense to Idaho
county, Ii is hereby ordered that said petition
be granted and that the road described therein
be and the same Is hereby declared a county
road and ordered plated and placed on record
me following road oyerseer reports are
Inv
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-08-10
SECOND TERM DAY.

n, July 10, A. d. 1900. The Board met
10 adjournment of yesterday; present
! Yesterday.
,.,y was spent in the examination OF as
Fan detail.
lard here adjourned until o'clock
Y brow.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-08-10
Above to Vollmer x scott .... slss 40
Following witness certificates assigned 10

Above to White M ............ sR5l 60
II A Greying wit cert to II Blake s. CT
w ID Vincent grand jury cert ... =. 10 81
W ii Sebastian Jury cert ...-.... kl9 80
Dixon gr Jury assgd to W sebastian rs 80
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-08-10

The following claims were examined and
allowed as follows, to-wit. J
Geo GREGG Justice fees. .................$4 80
NJ SHAW constable fees 4..s.,4... s 30
Lewis Elsensohn horse hire .....s.. s 90
august Hepqrichs rebate on taxes ...,.. l 80
ffeu White horse hire ,tt .ftt,. .4.., 81 80
Lewis Elsensohp horse iced $3.50. .'t't''. z 60
FREQ White ex pense .......;;.... B rs
pox matters c, g., Is allowed. III. !. l. GO
= Jaques hse rat sm rox mat cl $62 aid q 90
Ferree rebate III taxes ,...s.s.... -. 63
z IL Goan hauling saw lust ser at ct hse 90
Mclean livery hire ...s.s. -. -. 90 30
- Rush grand Jury cert. ....... .s..... u ID
ii spencer rebate ca tax..t...s... 3 %
and the auditor IS ordered to draw warra nts
therefor OH the current expense fund.
The petition OF Jay N nornlan ct al for open
ing ny certain streets In the town q Mt Idaho
Idaho IL hereby rejected: the said matter not
being within the Jurisdiction OF this board.
The petition of Billy Thompson ct al for the
aban Comment of certain roads in Idaho county
and for the establishment OF certain other
roadsis hereby laid over until the next regular
meeting Of this board.
The following road overseers reports are
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-04-19

speech which the gentleman from Col,
orado has just delivered, because he
delivered the same speech to me when
he was arguing for increase>of salary
before our committee. He has been
working for $1,000 per annum, and
now he wants $1,000. In another year
he will want $500.
There are representatives here who
would be cheap to the people at $1O,-
600 year, but we get only half that
much. There are other representa-
tives here who would be dear at half
their present salaries. There is no
discrimination here, and we should
not discriminate between certain high
school teachers"
There were many other speeches on
the subject, in which congressman
gave their experiences with the in
creased salary seekers; and the pro
posed increase was not made. The
people of this country are not taxed
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-04-19
PORTO RICAN BILL PASSED.
ments-Charles HI. Allen to BE
First Civil Governor.

Washington, April 12.-The long
and bitter struggle over the Porto
Rican tariff bill ended Wednesday
when the house by a vote of 161 to 1873
concurred in all the senate amend
ments. AS the bill originally passed
the house it was simple bill impos-
ing Is per cent. of the Dingley rates on
goods going from Porto Rico into the
United States. As amended ~ the
senate and agreed to by the house all
restrictions on goods coming into the
United States from Porto Rico are
eliminated and certain foodstuffs and
other articles which heretofore have
gone into Porto Rico free by executive
order are excluded from the operation
of the Is per cent. duty imposed on
goods entering the island from the
United States. A complete scheme of
civil government for the island is also
attached to the measure.
Washington, April 13.-Charles H.
Allen, at present assistant secretary
of the navy, will be the first civil gov.