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The Washington bee., 1901-05-18
A Noble Hymn

Early IN the eighteenth cen n
Watts wrote a noble hymn -.
God, our help in ages past. ' ...-
a cOmIert and an iI niraU1n .. ii
minds When the h-s- -1Tera.. -
OF the federated Australian g1
earl Of Hopet0un, took his E.-- =
paratOry 10 the admiuls-Il-.- .-g
the oath Of office, a choir NJ "a
voices sang the hymn which '..-
to the generations. Thus Do .. .as
a land lar distant from that .u ".-
poet wrote. the hymn full-ed rs ---'-''
youths Companion.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18
Big IhinEs in H-nriI

Brazil has the biggest river in the
world the biggest coffee plantations
in the world. the biggest bamboos IN
the world the biggest palms in the
world the biggest manganese mine, in
the world, the rarest orchids in III
world the biggest iron mountain in
the world and the largest rubber trass
IN the world.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18
sIeanest Trick On Record

\ Williamsburg q. " burglar
played a mean trick on his mother
in-law. He sent her to pawn a pack
age Of shoes, some Of the spoils of a
burglary, and then he tipped the po-
lice, and the old lady was arrested
just as she was leaving the pawn
shnn
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18
Peaee onerine Expeeted.

Mrs. Newwife-I feel sure that Al
fred viii bring me a lovely present
from the city to-day.
Miss Confdante-An anniversary or
birthday, dear?
Mrs. Newwife-Oh, dear, no! But
we had such a dreadful quarrel THE
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18
Preparing for the Future.

A queer ante-nuptial contract has
been agreed TO by a couple in Ho-
boken, \, J. The man is to con-
tribute five dollars a week TO a COM
mon fund, and th= woman ten dol
lars a week. until the aggregate
amounts TO 1880. When this sum
IS in the pool they are to be married.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18
Comedy or Tragedvs

Why do you call that play a
tragedy?" she asked. Its advertised
as a comedy"
True, he replied. but a comedy
ought 10 have a sad ending"
And do you think this does?"
Well" he said, with masculine bru.
tality, the hero and the heroine are
married IN the last act, aren't thev?"
Chicago Post
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18
A Modern Instance.

81 see it Is maintained by some pso-
pie that miracles still occur"
so they do. One happened at our
house last night. Ny wife discovered
after it was too late to do any order.
ing that we didn't have thing in the
way of refreshments around the house
and nobody called. Chicago Tines
Herald.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18

There is 40 reason for the sheriff
of Prince George county, to fight
the colOred excursion managers,
White excursions that 90 down t, {
river are never mOlested.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18

(ErgliSh Military Experts Consider It's IN
PRODUCTION FayOrably)
igniting spark by means of a mag
neto-electric machine, can be started
in a minute, and is fed either by
petrol or ordinary petroleum. Ow-
ing 10 the absence of an open flame
no danger from fire or explosion eX-
lists. The armOr is constructed in two
parts-the under and upper part
the latter being of a crinoline shape
The under part of the armor, pro-
tecting the machinery, is constructed
of heavy nickel-steel plates. Owing
TO the great care in the design ard
construction having been used the car
runs almost silently and without Vi
bratiOn, thus ena bling accurate aim
even while travelling al a high speed
Sufficient room has been allowed for
about 10, 300 rounds for the ordinary
machine gun of .3O3 type. and the oil
tanks contain sufficient fuel for POO
miles. At night a searchlight may be
worked in connection with the engine.
The total weight Of the vehicle, com
plete. with armor, is 2s hundred
weight. The car carries a one-pound
Maxim gun and a small machine gun,
is manned by one officer and two or
three men, and Is capable Of a speed
up TO 80 miles an hour. The idea is
that a railway line extending over
500 miles could be held by 25 Of these
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18

1t ID to be regretted that the
sickness Of Mrs. Mckinley will
force the President to return to the
city.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18
7. Thomas Fortune

: +NI ne Alal-l I =
Editor Fortune says that the Re
publican party was born with bIaCk
streak IN II. Its mighty pity that the
negroes don't remove that stTeak and
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18

Perhaps a few col0red men will
be appointed in the fire depart
ment.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18

The democratic party Of Mary
is divided.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18

Mr.. German will have to do
something else.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-18

A cOlored bailiff in one Of the
courts would not be out of place.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25
The Entire Nous Club.

Inc Entire Nous Magazine Clut was delightful,
entertained by Miss Nellie Mellen April %, 1901.
In response to roll call each member gave a Quota
tion from the poetic works Of Robert Burns
The program was splendid with a beautiful ,nano
solo by Miss Nellie Mellen. In the biography Of
Robt Burns, Mrs. W. 7. Montgomery gave a well
prepared account of the life Of the great Scottish
author Mrs Montgomery handled her subject with
great SKILL revealing many interesting but heretofore
unfamiliar events and happenings in the life of the
talented poet
MRS Pettyiohn delighted the Club with the man.
her III which she read Burns celebrated poem, The
cottars Saturday Night. Miss Payne sang solo in
manner that was at once pleasing and entertaining
Miss Nellie Mellen humorist Of the meeting read
an amusing sketch from the work OF Bill Nye
The five minute paper, by Mrs G. NJ PAYNE on
Common Errors in Grammar, was full Of instruction
and interesting in the extreme
critic, Miss Mabel Poyne. Delicious refreshments
were served by our dainty hostess after which the
club adjourned to meet at the home OF Mrs E. c.
HeIfrch May 70, 1901 Mrs. Kittie Cowen, Secretary.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25
Beautifyi1g School Grounds.

Inc entertainment under tie auspices OF the Mothers
Club for identifying the school grounds viii be given
upon May S-Arbor Day-wil consist OF revitations,
vocal and instrumental music, with guitar ana man
dolin duets, and violin solo furnished by the good
people Of the town. The price has been fixed at the
low figure Of IS cunts for adults and 20 cents or the
price OF one tree for children.
pleasant evening is In prospect, and what is bet
Ter In regard to the proceeds it does not leave town
oy the next train but is kept here to benefit us and
our posterity.
Inc Town and Village Improvement Committee
have taken step in the right direction when they
called upon the Village Trustees and the School Board
ior advice and cooperation. The Village Trustees
VIII level the grounds and gravel the walks The
grounds have been surveyed gratis by Capt Rhoades
me Town and Village Improvement Committee
viii get elm and soft naples to form double row Of
trees around the block
The graveled walks are to come in from the corners
TO the front OF the building insuring less mud and
drier feet for the students
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25
Proposals for Bids.

Notice is hereby given that the Board OF County
Commissioners OF Elmore County, Idaho will receive
sealed proposals for opening the proposed new wagon
road from Smiths Prairie TO the present wagon road
in Sloan's Gufeh. Beginning at a point on what Is
known as the Green ranch on Deer creek said point
being 800 feet from the old Green cabin thence In an
easterly direction up Deer Creek to the divide be.
tween Deer Creek and the west branch Of Fall Creek
known as Meadow Creek being q distance Of 2l .3si
feet Thence down Meadow Creek 10 Fall Creek a
distance Of 1902 feet Thence up Camp Creek 10
the divide between Camp Creek and Lester Creek
distance Of s,0s2 feet. Thence down Lester Greek
and on to High Prairie, and across High Prairie 10
the present wagon road which leads down Sloan's
Gulch to the wagon road from the mouth Of sloan's
Gulch to Pine Grove distance OF H. Asl feet Total
length of road, IA miles. Said road bed to be tsl
eight feet wide four feet each side Of the center
line now staked.
There shall be bridge constructed across Fall
Creek and calvert across Deer Creek on first cross.
ing OF said creek after leaving Green's cabin all OF
which viii more fully appear by the modified speeif.
cations now on file in the Office Of the Recorder Of
Elmore County, Idaho.
Each bid submitted must be accompanied by
good and sufficient bond in q sum not less than
double the amount OF the bid with two or more sur
cites. Said bids to be filed or before SATURDAY
MAY IL, 1901 and to DO opened and considered by
the Board at 10 o'clock a. m, Monday, MAY 49, 1901
The Board reserves the right to reject any or all
bids BY order Of the Board.
apiiwe W. L. THURMAN. Chairman
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25

All. Loverige's little daughter
GLADYS, Is recovering from spotted
fever.
Let us celebrate the first 4th OF
July in the Goth century at Noun
tain Home.
Ed Parish has purchased half
interest in Marion Houses black
smith shop.
Miss. Attic Brady. who has been
quite sick for several days, is now
T convalescing.
The little daughter of Editor
Syms is afflicted with measles, at
the Turner House.
The Ladies Aid of the Congre-
gational church meets next Tues
day with Mrs. Pence.
Remember the social Friday
night by the Ladies' Aid, of the
Congregational church, ice cream
and cake, at the church.
Services will be held at the Epis-
copal Church on Sunday next at
IL, a. m. and s p. M. First-class
music at both services by the full
choirs. All are welcome.
Regular services at the Congre-
gational church next Sunday at
lo:45 a. m. and 8 p. NJ. Sunday
School at II a. m. Lesson, Jesus
appears unto the apostles. Junior
Endeavor at 4. Pledge meeting No.
2, Ora Reed, leader. Young Peo-
pies Endeavor at 7:15, Fidelity to
pledges | promise, Anna L. Lodge,
leader. Both meetings are monthly
CONSIDERATIONS. Prayer meeting this
Thursday eve. 7:45-Jesus and
standards. A cordial invitation.
E. G. Helfrich and Dan. B. Hor-
ton drove over to Swan Falls last
Thursday, returning Friday even
ing. These gentlemen express great
wonder at the magnitude of the
dam and electric plant of the Trade
Dollar Mining Company, at that
point. They would like to describe
the great work, but feel that they
are unable to do it justice. A large
number of men are now at work
filling in the gap in the dam with
heavy stones which will be securely
accomplished in a few days more.
Mr.. Helfrich sent % laborers from
this place last Sunday to join the
army of workers at the dam.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25
Notice..

To the owner, agent, or occupant
OF any real property in the village
Of Mountain Home, Elmore County
Idaho.
You are hereby notified to at
once clean up your yards, alleys
and vacant lots of all decayed SUBJ
stances, garbage or filth of any
kind. Parties failing with this
notice at once will be prosecuted.
By order of the Board of Trustees
of the Village of Mountain Home.
II. w. TANNER,
Marshal.
Mountain Home, April II, 1901.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25
Notice of Sale.

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance OF an or.
der Of the Probate Court Of Elmore County Idaho
made and entered on the sth day OF April. 1901 the
estates Of Mrs. john W. Campbell and Mabe, a
Campbell minor, in lots 10, IA, 10, 10, and i'm.
pro'ements thereon, in Block L. per original plat
OF the Village OF Mountain Home, Idaho will be sold
at private SALE on or after the eleventh day Of May
1901.
written bids will be received at the offices of Sloan
Green, In said Village Of Mountain Home
Ten per cent Of bid must be paid on sale and re-.
mainder on confirmation.
L. b. GREEN, Guardian
OF the estate of Mrs. John W. Campbell an In.
sane person, and Mabel G. Campbell, q minor.
April a. 1901. a25w2
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25
CANYON Greek Scrans

John Holland is busy branding
colts.
kanchers are all busy putting in
their spring crops.
Mrs. Brooks and that ''old cow
has dreadful time.
George snowden has rented the
hice place for the season.
George Snowden had a. narrow
escape from a wild steer last week
+. E. Whitney and family lust
returned from a visit at Vale, Ore
gon.
The hillsides are covered with
range cattle turned in to the CANYON
from the plains.
~ q. Whitney has moved into
his new place, which he purchased
from Archie Daniels
Ed Portlock is kept busy attend
ing to the wants of the sheep men.
Mrs. Portlock is busy and content
co, early and late, raising chickens
and flowers.
Mrs: N. G. Whitney spent a.
night from homeS-recentlv and re-
turned in the/ nd orning to find
lilies, rose bushes and flower beds,
in fact everything destroyed by the
range cattle.
1t is impossible for the women in
the canyon to get out of their door
yards for wildSpattle. And thew |
are in mortal terror over the little |
as bis unsafe to send
them to the spring even tor bucket
Of water.
AT Royal Daniels, the high water
last month carried off a tub and
family rocker that was sitting in
,he yard and landed them high and
Try nearly mile from home. Mr..
Daniel says lit beats old nick what
he water will do when it gets it's
back up"
The theme Of the scraps this week
Gems to be "cattle" but how can
me help it. One always talks
most about what lays heaviest on
mes heart and when one has "cat-
lie" for breakfast "cattle" for din
Ter cattle for supper, and then
lreams all night of high headed,
ong horned, fierce eyed, erect tailed
cattle" there is no wonder. But
hen, truth is ever stranger than
ction." FAM nay
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25
Like Old Times.

Judge K. l. Perky arrived in Albion
sunday to assume his duties AS Judge
o. the fourth Judicial district in and
Tor Cassia county, which convened
mere Monday. II seems like old times
70 again nee Judge Perkey walking
our streets, and his Office was crowded
sunday afternoon and Monday morn
ing by host of old time friends who
had come to offer their congratulate
tions' Judge Perky presides over the
court like veteran, and from the fret
won the confidence and esteem of all.
Times.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25
DIR. Smith is visiting Salt Lake.


Wall Paper-l901 stock-just
arrived at J. M. Cowen & Co.'S.
If you are in need of mower OIL
rake, call on VIM. D. Reynolds.
VIVA. d. Reynolds, headquarters
for Rock Island plovs of ali kinds
just received-A carload OF
Shhttler wagons. VIM. d. Rev
nolds.
Mr.. Pearson, the Glenn's Ferry
merchant, spent Sunday in this
place.
Lawyer w. C. Sloan was at
Glenn's Ferry Tuesday on profess
sional business.
Fresh fish to-day at Mrs. M.
Henderson's store. Salmon, smelt,
shad, etc.. every week.
John Holland has returned to
his sawmill, on Lincoln creek, for
the summers campaign.
James w. Burns has been ap-
pointed deputy sheep inspector for
Blaine and Lincoln counties.
P. R. Longfellaw has purchased
a house and fw9 lots from Sam
Hellmer, situated on the corner of
Lockman avenue and Gilmore street.
The ladies of the Congregational
Aid Society, will give and ice cream
and cake social on Friday evening,
April rs, at the Congregational
church from Z 80 until $50 o'clock.
Jesse Hughes had a hearing
Tuesday at Glenn's Ferry before
Justice Flanagan under the charge
Of stealing horse, and was held to |
appear before the district court. |
He readily gave bond of $3.50 for
his appearance.
w. III. Pierce of Smiths Prairie
was tried before a jury in the pro-
bate court Monday upon charge
Of malicously tearing down a fence
belonging 20 his brother Theodore
Pierce, and injuring the cultivated
Enclosure. He was acquitted.
Ex-senator Shoup passed through
his place on Sunday evenings
ram, en- route to his hone at Sal
non City. Editor Syms of the
Republican boarded the same train
md went as far as Glenn's Ferry,
eturning home by next train.
We note in the Salmon CITY
papers that DR. Wright and All.
cord, formerly residents of Rocky
Bar, are the owners of valuable
oal mines near Salmon City as
yell as gold mines. The coal vein
five feet in width and is of good
dality, the people generally using
for fuel.
A clipping of about 10, 900 pounds
t wool, belonging to John Conner,
,as brought in from Bruneau valley
'ueaday that is of a very superior
uality We noticed specimens of
his clip at Helfrich's that is fully S
We inches in length, of great !
trength and almost as white as {
now-just as it came from the
Keeps back.
The ladies of, the Baptist Aid {
oclety will give a ten cent ice ,
ream social in connection with
heir apron, sun-bonnet and cushion =
ale at the home of Miss. Helm,
Wednesday afternoon, May LIST.
Everybody invited. Every mem 1
er of the Aid society is requested
meet, with Mrs. Chattin to-day
thursday April 25, and report on
'ork done.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25

l
| Ex-Gov. Steunenberg came in
from the west last evening.
John Bryant, who runs the Louis
creek station on the Rocky Bar
road, was in this place Tuesday.
K. F. Goddard and wife have
purchased THO yesidence property
OF John Diehst, situated in the
south part of town.
Yes Robbins went to Ontario last
evening and it is reported that
when he returns in a few DAYS he
will be accompanied by a young
bride.
DR.. Tam, who practiced medicine
at Glenn's Ferry several years ago,
was frozen to death with two other
unknown men near Nome. Alaska.
on January 10Th.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25
A Testimonial from Old England,

Il consider Chamberlain Cough
remedy the best in the world for
bronchitis" says Mr.. William Savory.
OF Warrington, England. at has
saved my wife's life, she having been
a martyr to bronchitis for over six
years, being most of the time confined
70 her bed. She is now quite WE'LL"
Sold by Roscoe w Smith.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25

A. Rosenheim visited Boise yes
terday.
Born, April "a, to the wife of Ca
Epperson, a daughter
A large number of children in thi,
place are afflicted with measles.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Law renee wer,
here yesterday from Glenn's Ferry
All village warrants on the gen.
eral fund are now payable by
Treasurer Cowen.
A brother of Miss Anna Lodge
with his family, arrived here last
week from Chicago.
J. N. Johnson and John Price
came down Tuesday from Pine
Grove for supplies.
John Ross has recently inclosed
his premises in College addition
with handsome fence.
Rev. Father Godsholx will hold
Catholic services at A. M. Sinnott's
residence next Sunday at 10 o'clock
a. m.
Judge Perky, wife and daughter,
and DR.. Perky, left this morning for
the hot springs, to remain several
days.
Mrs. Afford and Miss Sheets of
Glenn's Ferry, are visiting in this
place with their sister. Mrs. John
Smith.
John Gilman writes to friend
in this place that the recent strike
in the Doolittle mine near Rocky
Bar proves to be rich and extensive,
but gives no particulars.
E. G. Thurman, the Rocky Bar
stage man, returned Tuesday from
visit in Wyoming. He says live
stock suffered greatly in Wyoming
by the recent billiards..
A young sheep herder named
Highly came in from Glenn's Ferry
Sunday night all broken out with
smallpox. He was taken to the
pest house, where he is cared for by
Seth Williams.
Judge Stewart of Boise spent
Monday in this section looking
after his sheep interests. He has
gone to Albion to centence Diamond
field Jack Davis, Judge Perky
having been counsel in the case and
therefore disqualified to sentence
Jack.
One of the doors to Father Burri's
dwelling house was forced open
Friday night by some one who
doubtless thought he could find
articles of vdlpe, but fortunately
everything had been packed and
removed and the intruder found
only empty rooms.
Yesterdays Boise Statesman con-
tanned these items: Mrs. M. E.
Hill has traded her Gilmore county
farm for property in the City Park
addition to this city. 1t is under
stood she intends improving this
property. A. M. Wolfe, brother of
the well known Mountain Home
attorney, has purchased the place
known as the "Fruit ranch," about
four miles from the city, and will
make it his future home. He has
already begun extensive improve
ments.
John SmitA-employed a young
feIloy<Tuesday morning. to scrub
OUT the Palace Saloon. Shortly
after he had completed the work
and left the house, Mr.. Smith missed
a sack containing about eight dol
liars in nickles, which Yas-~4eft be-
hind the bar. f"Fhe thief kept out
>af-sfgfrr friday, but in the evening,
by the aid of Detective Rosenheim
and Marshal Tanner he was found,
accused of the theft, acknowledged
his guilt and went with Marshal
Tanner to Fletcher's big warehouse,
where he, in the dark, unearthed
the sack of nickles and gave them to
the marshal. Mr.. Smith did not
cause him to be arrested, but gave
I IL.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25

WANTED-T r U WORTHY
men and women to travel and adver-
.ise for old established house of solid
financial standing. Salary $3.50 year
and expenses, all payable in cash. No
cahvassing required. Give references
and enclose selfaddressed STAN ped en- /.
veiope. Address, Manager, 1855 Cax-
ton Building, Chicago.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25
Sheep Inspectors Notice.

State Of Idaho, "An Act to suppress contagious and
infectious diseases sheep" ETC., approved Feb
ruary 25 1901, the following inspection line Is hereb,
established for Elmore District No Z:
Commencing at the upper bridge across Boise rive,
near Boise City, in Ada County Idaho, running mr.
Boise river and up South Fork to mouth Of Littl,
Camas Creek, thence south up said creek to Biz
Camas road In Elmore county, thence east along said
road to the county line Of Elmore county, thence
south along county line to Snake river
7. q LOWE, State Sheep Inspector
]. N. COON, Deputy Inspector ap25w4
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25
Village Trustees.

Board Of Trustees, Village Of Mountain Home, me
on the 18th. Present, Boyd. whitson. Brady
Bills allosed:-Elmore county Board Of Prisoners
ss9.oo
J. ). Lewis Justices fees. $500 Letter from Al
torney General was read, stating that the Board hs
legal right to Ak the salaries OF the appointive vii
lage officers for the term for which they we're ap
pointed. Session waScontinued to the 10th at D. m
Board met on the 10th instant Present. BOYD
whitson, Brady, Keefer.
Bills alowed:c. d. Stiilwell, Constable fees g. 40
Proposed ordinance No 81, creating the Office Of
street commissioner. and defining his duties, was
voted on under suspension OF rules and rejected
unanimously. The session was continued to tho goth
Inst
Board met on Goth, all members present. Pro-
posed ordinance No. 81, defining the village officers
and repeating section Of ordinance No. 49, and pro-
posed ordinance No. ST. relating to the duties Of
street commissioner and fixing his compensation,
were adopted under suspension Of the rules
IL was ordered that all moneys paid into the village
treasury, exclusive of road poll taxes be apportoned
equally between tho general and street funds
Clerk reported that $500 90 had been paid into tho
village treasury by Gilmore county, and the same was
apportioned follows:
General FUND s52s. 90
Street fund %, to
IRE iund 5000
Total Ss08 90
Session continued subject TO call Of tho fhair
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25
Notice to Creditors.

Estate of ANN F. W. CORKER, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned admin
istrator OF the estate OF Ann f. w. Corker deceased
to the creditors Of, and all persons having claims
against the said deceased to exhibit them, with the
necessary vouchers within ten months after the rst
publication OF this notice. TO the said administrator
at his office in Mountain Home, in the County OF
Elmore, State OF Idaho.
Dated at Mountain Home, Idaho, April 16, 1901.
w. O. HOWE, Administrator
apis Of the Estate OF Ann II. W. Corker deceased
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25
CUT IN PRICES.

George Costiff, the barber located
two doors south OF the Commercial
Hotel, has made a reduction in the
price for good shave or hair cut.
Shave Zoe
Hair cut 25c
Childrens' hair cut lOc
Sundays and holidays, 25c.