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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-01-26

A census family" means the number
Of people who are fed from the same
pantry. A hotel. boarding school or
a prison is family In the eye OF the
census. Domestic servants are always
counted rs part OF the household with
which they are living. This use of the
serR. makes the average size OF the
family IN a town which happens to
have a great Institution unusually
large. but IN the long run 1t works out
about even. since actual families must
he reduced IN number by so much TO
supply the members OF these lnordlnate-
~ Arge families.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-01-26
Lie BIdoesT BRITISH ARMY EvER sENT ABROAD.

gionce. he was enabled to quell the most
sorions outbreak Of modeM times.
Going a little further back, to the u la,,
Of the great and prolonged Peninsula
war. Wellington thought he was tortu,
nate man il he could direct an army
corps Of 10000 British troops. WINE lne
preat Marlborough. at Blenheim' led 10
victory, and against fearful odds' an d
my Of 10000 strong. 49,.
Lord Wolseley was expected III tne
Egyptian war Of 1885, to scatter inc
forces of the Mahdi. a very considerable
force, consisting Of over 10000 arabs anu
to assume the practical dictatorship OF
the Soudan, with a British force OF oniy
10000 men, while Lord "Bobs," as the
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-01-26

paratively modern times.
At Waterloo the Duke OF Wellington
had JUST fewer than 24,OOO British troops
under his command, while Lord Raglan,
In the Crimea. never had more. at one
time than 10000 Britshers lighting un-
der him. In the Indian mutiny Lord
Clyde then Sir Colin CampbelD had but
10000 troops, with whose assistance and
the help OF that portion Of the Indian
army which remained faithful to its ale
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-01-26
Professional Dinner raster,

A curious profession for a woman Is
that Of dinner faster. She is the pro-
duct of Partisan refinement. and
spends a portion OF each day vlsitin,
houses and testing dishes Intended for
dinner. She suggested improvements.
and shows the cook new ways of pre-
pairing dishes. The duties are Meas.
ant, and the compensation ample.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-01-26

A recent expose Of the brutal treat
ment OF prlvates In the army Of france
by their officers gives new emphasis to
the danger OF arbitrary power II is
also reported that In Austria the Gus
tom OF boxing the ears OF soldiers and
recruits has been so common and so
violent that thousands OF them have
suffered such impairment OF their hear
fng as partly to unit them for service.
The minister Of war has recently issued
a prohlbItory order.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-01-26

Hungarian peasants Ike 10 nav .
coo6 time when somebody dies a
wealthy farmer at Szapauh% 80. ,eee SIM,
left 500 acres Of land and a latse , sun,
10 his nephews. In his pockets M ,'l
s 70 5000 horins in cash. inns t sum, 4
=, ,ou Iros decided. he had st aside lor =
:. m,' funeral. so the bells we.e
sun sum r,ngIng two days and everybody
was royalty entertained
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-01-26

There are few more successful meth
DDS OF dipping people, In their desire for
wealth than for some impecunious
srickster to tell them he has "sure
thing" by means OF which they can
speedily get rich. They never stop to
ask why he does not make himself
rich. although the precept, physician,
heal thyselff Is so old and hackneyed.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-01-26

I'VE do not suppose" remarks n
critic OF lighting. the majority OF US
have any overmasterlng desire for the
fierce delights Of personal combat"
The black eyes and bloody noses OF our
youth remain as vivid memory. Man.
when he Is grown, prefers the fighting
at long range. which Is one OF the re-
suits OF invention and the higher civil
Eation. lie can get all the fun out OF
81 that Is In It that way.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-01-26

Isn't II about time that something
were done to make It difficult to obtain
car%ollc acldf 1t can be had for the
simple asking In almost any drug store.
and thus an easy way OF "shufiiing off
ahls mortal coll" Is practically placed
within reach OF those who are weary Of
iife. There would be fewer suicides II
rarbollc acid were difficult to obtain.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-01-26
al Gnrrcnna Ricrcle.

A gorgeous bicycle has been sent
from France 70 an Indian Rajah. the
parts which on an ordinary machine
are nlckel-plated being made Of gold.
Even the spokes are cased with gold.
while the gold-cased rims are studded
alternately with turquoises aud rubies.
A scarlet cloth held down with jewels
covers the saddle.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-01-26

duel with the Italian tire-eater the
Count of Turin, nephew of the King Of
Italy.
1t was no French duel; the partici-
pants were both wounded. The Count
was slightly cut on the right hand, but
the Prince was severely wounded. AT
one time It was believed that he would
die, but medical skin. strength and
youth pulled him through.
1t was because the young prince had
said that the Italians We're towards
and fools In their Abysslnian fights
that Turin challenged. He himself
had made three Journeys to Abyssinia.
and thought he knew something about
that remote land Turin declared that
all Prince Henrys reported discoveries
were fakes" After the duel there
was royalIst talk Of electing Prince
Henry President.
In 1896 the Princes father had to in
stltute proceedings to have his son de
clared bankrupt. The young man
had squandered vast amount at cards
every French nobleman does that
and his father was called on to pay
the shot. which he did, borrowing from
Baron Hlrsch. But he made up his
mind not to do II again.
Miss Goelet is n charming young
woman and has had her share Of suit
ors, among them Prince Francis OF
Teck, brother Of the Duchess Of York
~
Manchester. the Earl OF Shaftesbury
aud Viscount Crichton. The Goelet'
Will make their future home in Paris
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-01-26

That wood will stand the passing ~
centuries as well as metal is proved nv
the unearthing near the Nile Of some
Egyptian boats nearly 5000 years old
which are in good condition.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-01-26

A California minister has denounced
kissing games at church socials. This.
however, is not given as the reason for
che removal OF the author OF "The Man
with the Hoe" from California to
utrnoEIvu
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-01-26
Soy oHleF Of AERIoAN rRlRe
Aoungster Of Twelve Commands Gror,
of Savages.

A remarkable youngster Of - years
Oh age has brought to London for ex-
nioition band of ten wild Swat war.
Tlors out of the heart Of Central Africa
This white boy is their CHIEF and tboT
obey him implicitly.
The boy is Bandini Norburn; his first
e e was given him by his father. a
south African traveller in honor ot
hing Bandini Of the Swazis. The eide,
Norhurn acted as adviser 10 king Ran
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-01-26

The editor Of an Eastern paper has
discovered that Dewey turned around
q aye We'd" We fancy we see the
editor turning Dewey around.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-01-26
JeweIry and Jewellers OF Manila


Manila is "A remarkable place and
filled with all sorts OF things strange to
American eyes. Perhaps one Of the
oldest characteristics of the city is its
jewelers.. They are ali women and are
wonderfully skilled In their profession.
All OF the jewelry shops are small and
dark and very little stock is displayed
but II you so in to buy strange treas
ures will appear from queer places and
you win be shown valuables that
would be the pride Of many an Ameri-
can store. You will see exquisitely
carved statuettes OF coral; necklaces Of
the daintlest pink coral. many Of the
beads being carved into the form Of
quaint figures; long chains Of pearls,
white. pink and yellow; big pearls in
fantastic shapes. and so forth. Many
garnets are displayed, some OF them
blood color, some of them orange and
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-01-26

The trouble with that Chicago man
who accumulated forty-two. wives was
ais failure to interlard his marriages
liberally with Chicago divorces.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-01-26

Evil wins now and then, not because
a. Is stronger than good, but because
good does not realize its own strength,
and does not use It TO the best adyan-
aage.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-01-26

One New York railroad wants to
abolish sleeping and dining car tips,
but 80 far ns the result is IN the hands
of the walters and porters they may I've
expected to hold out to the end.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-01-26

DO not jump at conclusions. When
q man fatteringly says that you look
AXE ready money he may mean 80
cents.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-01-26

when It comes to modifying election
results at times the back counties are
anything but back numbers.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-01-26

An epigram Is a lot OF words fitted
together In such peculiar manner that
their lack OF meaning Is concealed by
the brilliant effect produced.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-01-26

Dame Fashion. who Is not only
whimsical and eccentric but frequently
very unwise. has made a departure In
the matter Of wOmens skirts that must
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-01-26

There was a dress before there was
= loom or a fashlon-plate.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-01-26

Gen. Sir Redvers Butler, V. g., will
have under his command during the pres
ent war in the Transyaal no fewer than
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-01-26

10000 Britis b
troops This, says
Pearson's Weekly,
Is probably the
largest number Of
men ever placed at
one time under the
supreme control Of
one leader, view
ing the fighting
strength Of the
British army (Eu-
ropeans) In the
great wars Of com
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-01-26

The first letter a child writes Is
either to Santa Claus or to the relative
who gives it the most presents.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-01-26

The one great drawback about loaf.
Ing IL the unsatisfactory compensation.
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
GOVERNMENT WORK
 ON THE COOSA
Will be Inspected by Rivers and
 Harb0rS Committee
A BIG CANAL PROPOSITION
To Connect the Tennessee and coosa Comes From Chattanooga-Contin- uous Appropriation to be Asked
 for the Coosa River.

For a long time there has been more or less discussion of a proposition to connect the Tennessee and Coosa rivers by a canal to run from somewhere in the vicinity of Guntersville on the Tennessee to a point on the Coosa near Gadsden At one time a few years ago the question attracted considerable attention, and it wac believed that such a scheme would be entirely feasi- ble. In recent years, however it has been almost forgotten.
 The visit of the Rivers and Harbors Com mittee of the national House of Repre- sentatives to Alabama this week has given rise to a renewed discussion of the pro- posed canal. This committee comes to look at the government work along the Coosa and other southern streams. The committee will be at Gadsden tomorrow next day and will be taken on an ex- cursion down the Coosa to the locks a few miles south of Gadsden. The mem- bers of the committee will be entertained at Montgomery the latter part of the week by a joint committee from the two houses of the General Assembly of Alabama. In connection with the visit of the Rivers and Harbors Committee to Alabama the Chattanooga News of Saturday takes up the question of a connecting canal from the Tennessee to the Coosa and says:
 "Colonel Forts project of reachg the salt waters by way of the canal and the Coosa River will receive fresh impetus from the visit to this section next week of the Rivers and Harbors Committee of Congress. These gentlemen will reach Rome, Ga, on Sunday next, where exten- sive preparations are being made for their reception. A portion of the party will pass through Chattanooga en route to Rome.
 "The personnel of the committee is as follows: Congressman Theodore E. Burton, Ohio. chairman; Walter Reeves, Illinois; Blackburn B. Dovener, West Virginia; Ros- well P Bishop, Michigan; Ernest F. Atch- eson, Pennsylvania; Page Morris, Minne sota; DeAlva s. Alexander, New York; Thomas H. Tongue Oregon; George P. Lawrence, Massachusetts,; James H. David son, Wisconsin; Thomas c. Catchngs, Mis- sssippi; Rufus F. Lester, Georgia; John H. Bankhead, Alabama; Philip G. Mccullough, Arkansas; Albert s. Berry Kentucky; Stephen M. Sparkmdn, Florida Thomas II. Ball Texas
 'rhey come south for the purpose of ex- amining the Coosa river and the possibil- ities of making it an open waterway to the gulf. It is hoped to get the Coosa river on the continuous appropriation plan, which insures that the river will be opened.
 Engineers estimate that $4, COG. 900 will op- en the Coosa river to navigation the year round from Rome to the gulf, and it is be- lieved that the visit of the committee will result in a favorable report
 "They will go from here to Gadsden, ac- companied by some prominent Romans, and thence by easy stages down the Coosa to the gulf. Their visit is of vast importance to the south.
The age-herald., 1900-11-19

(Continued From First Page) get, and that the time had come to say farewell
 Brown was a great poker player, with the limit, 1t Is said, never too high. and he had been d plunger on horse races for years. His bets on the horses, it is alleged, were frequently too high for the poolrooms in Covington, Ky, and he had brokers in both Chicago and New Yirk
 The officers of the bank are all wealthy and responsible men, and they will be able to make the losses good Among the direc- tors is Paris c. Brown, the father of the alleged defaulter, who is known from Pitts burg to New Orleans at every river wharf as the head of the stores for boat sup plies.
 The cashier of this bank is also the pay ing teller, and Brown relieved him pay ing teller when the cashier went to his dinner It Is stated that Brown did most of his work during the noon lunch of the cashier. There quite on the bank yesterday. but the usual announce ment was made, 1t continued to be made to the press till after midnight but more of a rush is expected at the bank to- morrow even if there has been a notice posted that the bank is closed pending in- vestigation, and some fear that there will be serious trouble even to the extent of violence.
 Bank Examiner Tucker took possession on Sunday because of the panic In Newport that followed at once on the publication of Browns absence and alleged defalcations. The bank examiner posted a notice that the bank would not be opened tomorrow pending investigation, but it is generally believed that this proceeding Sunday was to prevent stampede tomorrow, as the excitement In Newport up to a late hour tonight was intense. There about 1500 depositors. among them being nine building associations that have the savings of many poor people. These classes talked more today about the statements given out last Thursday, and since then than about Browns operations
 Brown wrote to a woman in Cincinnati that he was bound for South America, but the Enquirer will say tomorrow that it has good authority for saying that Brown sailed from New York yesterday and that his des- tination in China.
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
PARIS TRAGEDY.
Killing of Countess by He Husband
 Causes Much Talk.

Paris, November 19.-Saturday's tragedy the killing of Countess de Cournutier by her husband, was the principal topic yesterday al the clubs and in social circles generally. Count de Commuters condition, prior to his marrage,~was rather humble, and after his separation from the countess he lived In @ small apartment in the Latin quarter, evidently maintaining himself on a very moderate income.
 The countess, on the other hand, lived in fine style, and it was evident that his changed domestic conditions, especially as they contrasted with those of the countess, greatly depressed him.
 The statement of M Leroux, the advocate at whose apartments the countess was shot, says that she had placed her af- fairs in his hands, at the suggestion of her father. Count Pineau de Viennay. This is corroborated by tic latter, who emphat- ically denies that there was any improper relations whatever existing between his daughter and her legal representative.
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
MIND AND FOOD. Kind of Food That Affects. she Mind.

'One of the most remarkable effects of the food GrapeNuts is the effect on the mind; 1t makes one feel buoyant, hopeful and cheerful" says Alice L. Glunt, of 2422 Broad street, Altoona, Pa. She continues: "As result of prolonged mental work, l was stricken with paralysis of the right side about two years and a half ago. For about two years I was treated constantly with powerful drugs to stimulate the nerve centers, with only partial success
 About six months ago I was threatened with nervous prostration again, when a friend advised me to eat Grape-Nuts food 1 was entirely skeptical concerning any beneficial results, but finding the food very palatable I bought package after package, and since beginning the use of Grape Nuts any kind, and the effect of this perfect food on my health is something very re- markable. All headaches, insomnia, and disagreeable cough, and my symptoms of paralysis have disappeared.
 'I am satisfied that all the ills that have suffered were due to the fact that lived just as thousands of others who think they are we'll fed, but are in a state of semi i-staryation, owing to imperfect assim- ilation of food. The nerve centers cannot be properly nourished and rebuilt except by and assimilated. Grape-Nuts food is the most perfect food I have ever seen, and know of it's value from practical results" This Is another evidence of the fact that Grape-Nuts food contains the phosphate of potash which unites with albumen to make the gray matter in the nerve centers and brain. Any brain worker who values health, strength, and vigof should pay heed to the character of food he uses
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
Head Was Completely Severed
 from Body
WAS LYING ON A THISTLE
Accident Occurred Near Thomas Fur nace on Ensley Car Line-Theory That Letcher Was Murdered
 and Placed on the Track.

George Letcher, a white man who lived at Sandusky, was knocked from trestle by an Ensley trolley car just beyond Thomas Saturday night and was instantly killed. The body rolled under the trestle and when found the head was smoothly severed from the shoulders.
 The motorman says the man was lying on the track with his head upon the rail as if using 1t for pillow. When he first caught sight of the mans form the car was so close to 1t that 1t was impossible to stop in time to prevent the accident He also stated that he did not believe the wheels passed over the body, as it was knocked from the track by the front trucks of the car.
 The remains of Letcher were brought 70 the undertaking establishment of Warner & Smiley, where they will rest awaiting an investigation by the coroner.
 The coroner said last night that he had heard many express the opinion that Letcher had been murdered and placed on the track and that he thought it wise to examine a few witnesses and see If an inquest is necessary. This will be done to- day.
 George Letcher had been seen in Pratt City on the day previous to the accident and it is said that he was drinking. His home is in another direction The dead mans friends cannot account for his being on the trestle at Thomas at the time of his death.
 Letcher leaves a wife and five children.
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
COURT MARTIAL
 FOR SEA CAPTAIN B. H. Mccall of the Newark
 Being Tried MANILA MONEY MATTERS Ten Per Cent Commission Charged on Mexican Silver Exported from the ippines-Remans of Ba-
 ron Dumarias Buried.
MANILA MONEY MATTERS

Manila, November 1S.-For the purpose of maintaining the existing ratio of two Mexican silver dollars to one gold, arbi- traily fixed by General Macarthur last August, to be maintained until such time as the Philippine commission should con- slider the date had arrived for establish ing a gold medium in the Philippines, Hen ry Cide of the commission introduced bill which has been passed by. the commission providing for charge of ten per cent on all Mexican silver coin exported from the Philippines.
 The demand of China for Mexican cur rency has created exportations and threat ened disarrangement of business in the Philippines. The commission passed the bill because in view of existing circum- stances, it seemed obligatory to provide so far as possible by legislation stable and ample currency for the protection of business,
 Captain B. H. Mccall of the United States cruiser Newark is undergoing ex- animation by court-martial convened by Admiral Remey. He is charged with Cir rational and bad management and lack of discipline on board the cruiser.
 The trial is the result of letter written by Lieutenant Commander Colwell to Ad- miral Remey. The witnesses are being ex- amined on board the Newark, and the courts decision will be sent to Washing ton.
 The remains of Baron Dumarias, the Frenchman who was killed by the insur- gents while within their lines last year, where he had gone to intercede with Agu- inaldo for the release of the Spanish pris- oners, have been received and buried in Manila.
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
BISHOP ALLEN IN THE CITY.
VIII Dedicate Church at EnsIey Decem'
 Der 2nd-Other Church News.

At St. Paurs church yesterday the Rev Father Downs was the ceebrant at the early mass, and the Rev. Father O'Reilly at the high mass The Rt. Rev Edward P. Allen, D. D., had expected to preach at high mass, but did not do so, being unable to reach the church from St Vincent's Hos pital. where he was staying, at the ap- pointed hour. Father O'Reilly delivered a sermon of great eloquence and force on the second coming of Christ and the general judgment.
 The bishop dned with Father O'Reilly, and III the afternoon paid visit to Father Wright, rector of St. Aloysius church at Bessemer.
 St. Anthony's church at Ensley, of which Father Kennedy is in charge, is about com pleted. The heating apparatus and the pews will be in place by next Sunday, and on the Sunday following, December ?, Bishop Allen will dedicate the new edifice. On the afternoon of December the bishop pur- poses to bless the memorial bell which is to be swung in the tower of the church at Bessemer.
 Father OGrady formerly rector of the church at Huntsville, began a mission for non-Catholics at Pratt City yesterday. He conducted a successful mission at Anniston last week. He is regarded as one of tho ablest priests in the diocese.
 Father Downs was the ceebrant and preacher at the Catholic church at Gate City yesterday.