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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-05-16
May 8.

HoUsE-The bill for the admission to state
mood OF Oklahoma, Arizona and New Mexico
was passed.
Inc Dill as passed provides enabling acts for
Oklahoma, Arizona and New Mexico, similar
IN form to former enabling acts, with the ex-
ception that the constitutional convention Of
New Mexico is empowered to designate the
name by which the new state shall enter the
union and in the case Of Oklahoma the con-
Yention by irrevocable ordinance shall express
the consent OF that state that congress at any
future time may attach all or any part OF In
dian Territory to it. The enabling acts differ
from one another chiefly in reference to the
public lands appropriated for educational and
public purposes.
SENATE.-The bill reserving tract Of land
from the public lands of the state of Oregon as
public park was passed.
An effort to fix time for the vote on the
pending Philippine bill was unsuccessful.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-05-16
Hs Bought the Ticket

A tattered, forlorn miss Of fifteen
summers entered the Office of young
real estate man the other day. Ordi-
narily he is the politest of individ-
uals. say the Milwaukee Sentinel, but
this day he was so busy that he didn't
know where he was at" So, with a
swift glance out of the corner of his
eye. he said rather sharply:
"Well, what do you WANT"
"P-p-please, mister, won't you buy
a ticket on our cuckoo clock?" replied
the girl, hesitatingly.
Buy a ticket on your cuckoo clock?
What the duece would l do with
cuckoo clock even if should get it?"
ooh, you won't get it, mister Please
buy a ticket"
He bought.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-05-16
May 10.

HoUsE-The house transacted some minor
business, including the passage of resolu-
ton to print the zoo copies of the Jefferson
bible. and then laid aside public business to
pay tribute to the memories of the late Repre-
sentative Rufus K. Polk of Pennsylvania and
the late Senator j. II. Kyle of South Dakota.
Mr.. Underwood objected to the consideration
of the senate resolution for the relief of the
West Indian disaster. because no official report
had been made to congress.
SENATE-A lively debate occurred in the
senate upon the amendment to the army appro-
priation bill offered by Mr.. Bailey OF Texas,
providing that no part of the appropriations
made by the measure should be used in defray-
ing the expenses of the special embassy to the
coronation OF King Edward VII of England
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-05-16
THE HUMOR OF LIFE.
JOKES AND JEsTS GROUND OUT BY
THE OFFICIAL HUMORISTS.
Sea Captain Has His Own idea of
firAtss-Pst Explains His Seeming
DIscourtesy-Profess Mon Toll of
Troublesome Trio.


The photographer labored indus
triously. He got out a jumping jack
and various other toys, and in the
course OF half an hour or so he had
the baby Growing and laughing. Then
he took the picture.
You're a wonder" said the father.
IL fiatter myself" returned the pho
tographer, that 1 am pretty good at
my business"
1.-THE best ever" asserted the father.
IF you can do that with the baby as
regular thing, I'd give you board and
lodging free just to have you in my
house nights"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-05-16
And He Got IL.

You have lovely hfnd," remarked
the youth, as he grasped the fair maid
ems hash mixer.
do you really think so?" she
queried in a tone that was calculated
to push him over the hurdle.
"i hats what" answered the unsus-
pecting victim of circumstances. II
admire beautiful hand, but mine Ii
apt to be mistaken for a ham. Il wish
l had one like yours
Then" suggested the willing maid.
whats the matter with bracinE up
and asking for it?"
P. S.-They are now selecting the
furniture.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-05-16
A Troublesome Trio.

1.-THE most troublesome member OF
my flock" said the parson, lis young
woman who wants a husband"
my most troublesome client" said
the lawyer, sis a middle-aged woman
who wants a divorce"
"The most troublesome patient |
have" said the physician, ''is a spin
ster of uncertain age who doesn't know
what she wants"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-05-16
He bought,

General indignation is felt in Saliva
dor over the award of the arbitration
commission in Washington, which COM
pels the government of Salvador to pay
more than $500, 900 to satisfy the claims
of American citizens in the port of FL
Triunfo matter.
The pope summoned the French en-
bassador to the Vatican, NJ. Nisard,
and expressed to him his keen sorrow
on hearing of the st. Pierre disaster,
The pontiff requested that he be kept
informed regarding the details of the
volcanic outbreak
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-05-16

do you believe that man viii ever
be able to talk over the telephone
without wires?"
"Pshaw, man. What's the matter
with you? I beat that all hollow yes
terday when the local company's agent
called to persuade me to put one in
my house. We talked over the tele-
phone for an hour without even talk
ing on the same linel"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-05-16

Husband-That is strangel Here
are four of Clyde Fitch's plays print
ed in this mornings paper.
Wife-How is that?
Husband-Well, there's a klepto-
maniac story on the front page, a will
contest on the. second. a funeral on
the third, aid christening on the
fourth.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-05-16
A Boston Girl.

Granger-You would hardly calh
Miss Pole a very warm-hearted per-
son?
Farmer-Warm-he On the
contrary. she is awfully cold. II she
should shed tear, you may be sure
it would be hailstone.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-05-16

you talk mighty glib about the cor
ruption in this ward" interrupted
sallow faced man in the audience.
What business is it of yours? Fave
you got any permanent investments in
this ward?"
Eyes, have" Numbered the orator.
Fellow citizens, 1 once lent that man
a dollar"
He was not interrupted again.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-05-16
The Proper Adjective.

Miss Mobile-Well, Martha, how IL
your husband now?
Martha-Po'ly, miss, poly. He's got
that explanatory rheumatism.
Miss Mobile-You mean inhamma-
tory rheumatism, Martha. Exclama-
tory is to cry out.
Martha with solemn conviction)-
That's it, mum. that's it, He don't do
nothing but boiler christian Regis
ter.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-05-16
Money Not Lost.

Mr.. Lakeside (gloomily)-The book
keeper has run off with all my money,
and we may have to go to the poor
house.
Mrs. Lakeside-No need of that, my
dear. Well get a divorce, and you
marry the woman who got $4,000 out
of you in that breach of promise suit.
and I'll marry the bookkeeper.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-05-16

when l was your age l didn't have
the advantages you have" said the IA
Their sagely.
well, father" replied the son, "it's
too late to kick about it now. You
should have thought about those
things at the time"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-05-16
For rutur. Reference.

Aunt Alice, were you very bad when
you were little?"
mo, indeed. my dear! tried 30 be
very good"
well, l think it's much better to be
bad, so as to have something interest
ing to talk about when you grow up.
Life.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-05-16
Useless Expense.

Drug Clerk-We don't happen to
have the drugs named in this prescrip-
ton, but we have others just as good.
Customer suppose that's all right;
but what a fool l was to pay the doc
tor SO for that prescription. That's
what bothers me.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-05-16
rhousht IT Was nfillinerr.

whats that bill: To flowers for
church, s6S9?' asked the treasurer of
the official board.
THAT is for the Easter flowers" ex-
planned the chairman.
What did you do? Try to get a
hat for the building ?"-Judge.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-05-16
rha nisorntion of Fat.

Priest-Pat, didn't you see me hur-
rying after you before you ran into
that saloon? Why didn't you stop
long enough for me to speak to you?
Pat (wiping his mouth with the
back of his hand)-Sure, your River
ence, had only the price Of one
drink.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-05-16
All in Imagination.

Young Husband-I'm just about dead
putting down this carpet.
Wife-The carpet is not heavy.
mo, but have to work in such
cramped position"
"Nonsensel Just imagine you are
on your bicycle"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-05-16
Tn. In,ent.r.. Modern way.

81 am writing story of strug-
Cling inventor"
ut won't do" answered the abrupt
ly critical friend. Inventors don't
struggle nowadays. They let the peo-
pie who are eager to buy stocks do
the struggling"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-05-16
Thrown Against 1t.

HE is satisfied now that this Is a
hard, hard world"
why, he's rich, and has everything
he could wish for"
81 know, but he's been thrown out
Of his automobile several times late
IT,"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-05-16
Tho Counts Impression.

Edith-They say her husband. the
count, acts dreadfully.
Ethel-Yes; seems to think he was
admitted to the United States free Of
duty.-Life
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-05-16
Evident RslHttonship.

The father of the three children,
Alise May Burst, James Wood Burst
and Henry Will Burst is evidently re-
listed to q dynamite factory.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-05-16
Had Not Reached the Limit

Customer-This steak is the tough.
est thing I've ever had here, waiter.
Waiter (conhdentially)-Then you
ain't tried our roast chicken. sir.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-05-16
Accounted For

Gladys-Why is it that ministers
usually marry SO young?
Harold-Oh, that's the only game Of
chance they're allowed to play.-Puck
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-05-16

Miss Romantique Con shipboard)-
OH by the way, captain, were you
ever boarded by a pirate?
Capt. Gruffe-Yes, and she charged
me S. day for a room on the sixth
floor.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-05-16
No Intention to Leave

Stern PARENT suppose you are
aware, young man. that cease to pro-
vide for my daughter when she leaves
my roof?
Suitor-Oh yes; we have settled
about that-Berthan and I. We have
decided to make our home with you.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-05-16
Not That Kind

Clerk-Here is some delicious cough
candy.
Miss Wiseleigh-But I haven't de-
licious cough.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-12
wEARE COMMISSION COMPANY.
11O-111 Board of Trade, Omaha. Neb-
Telephone 1915.

CHICAGO. Dec. n.-wHEAT-The only
weakness wheat showed today was at the
opening, when there was selling on the gov
eminent report which came out yesterday,
announcing a large area and higher ond
the loss was recovered and prices advanced
nc to &c over Wednesdays close. The bull
news came mainly from the northwest and
is rumored that Duluth will not have over
a third as much wheat as last year, jan
uary /. Houses there reported all their
manitoba wheat sold, but was even an in
quiry as to what II would cost TO ship
wheat all rail from Duluth. Receipts were
small everywhere; primary points had 49,
900 bushels, against 1,107, 900 last year; in
the northwest $50 cars, against 62 a year
ago. Local receipts, SO cars, with s con-
export. Clearances, 10000 bushels. The
Price Current said wheat is maintaining a
able weather. Shows reported In Russia,
affording wheat protection. Weather on
this side favorable; rain I'm middle west and
colder coming. Armour supposed to have
been the best buyer. Estimates for tomor-
row. 40 cars.
huenced by the unfavorable weather. There
mas been a continuation of the Patteny buy
ing, who took the May through brokers
and commission people In a moderate way.
There has been a demand for December
and IL has been for sale, presumably by st,
Louis longs. Local receipts, 2i2 cars, with
4 contract. for Friday, ITO cars.
There was about 10000 bushels contract out
of private houses; primary receipts, $4,000
I ba'AANAsH A61AAA9k NV AaoN NkoA ANa
ance, 11S,OOO bushels. New York reports %
loads for export. Cash corn was nc higher.
The Price Current said corn was curing
/ slowly.
OATS-Market has been quiet but firm.
with only a scalping trade. The May at its
best was nj sc, Local receipts, 100 cars,
with 8 contract. Estimates for Friday, 6;
cars. C~learances, 1S,OOO bushels. New York
reports 125, 600 bushels taken for export
There were Z cars standard and 7 cars No
z out of private houses. There was very
little interest in the old December today.
| WTGTO -MaNEaf has baan a fn.
huenced by a smaller cash demand. larger
hog receipts than expected and lower prices
at the yards. Trade was scattered. Ar
easier feeling existed for nearby futures
The May products were In good demand by
commission houses on the break. There
were 5000 hogs here; estimates for tomor
row. 5000 head; hogs I'm the west today
5000 head. against 69, 200 last week and 1913.
300 last year. Private estimates for stocks
in store: New York. 800 barrels; old, I,OO
barrels; lard, $3.50 tierces, and ribs, 4,50O,OO
WEARE COMMISSION COMPANY.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-12

LONDON. Dec. 11-Money was much
wanted today in connection with opera
lions on the Stock exchange, the market
being largely dependent on the Bank of
England. Discounts were quietly firm. On
the Stock exchange the features were the
depression in Americans, which were
They were hrmer at first and gained a
fraction, but later they reacted and closed
weak. Consols were steady. Canadians
were e%rEatic' Rio tintos were lower;
were quiet. The weekly statement
of the Bank of England shows the follow
ing changes; Total reserve decreased EylS,.
decreased e622,1 1S, other securities de-
creased Ell, 443, 600, other deposits decreased
81, 0 $780,, public deposits decreased 9l,62S,-
ment securities decreased &l,5O0,OO. The
proportion of the Bank of E~ngland's re-
serve to liability this week is 4454 per
week. Rate of discount is unchanged at
PARIS, Dec. 1.-Prices on the bourse
and rentes advanced slightly. Kafhrs were
animated and hardened. Later Spanish As
reacted and depressed the whole list. In
dustrials were weaker. Kaffirs closed firm,
but the highest prices of the day were not
maintained. The private rate of discount
was 2 1916 per cent. Three per cent rentes.
99f zoe for the account. Exchange on Lon
ment of the Bank of France shows these
changes: Notes in circulation decreased
Al, $4,000 francs; treasury accounts, current
increased $4,000 francs; gold In hand de-
creased $4,000 francs; bills, discounted, de-
creased 1850, 600 francs; silver In hand de-
creased l,S50.OO0 francs.
BERLIN, Dec. Robustness on the bourse
today was dull and prices were fairly firm.
Internationals were well maintained. Banks
and locals were steady. Canadian Faclhcs
zuelan situation had no effect on the mar
ket.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-12

The disposition of the days receipts was
as follows, each buyer purchasing the num-

CATTLE-There was another heavy run
of cattle here today, which makes the sup
ply for the week to date considerably in
excess of the same days of last week and
as compared with the same days of last
year there is an enormous increase, as will
be seen from the table above. other mar
kets have also been receiving much more
stock than usual at this season of the
year, so that prices have been going down
ward at a rapid rate.
The beef steer market opened very slow
this morning and uneVenly lower. Sellers
differ somewhat as to the amount of the
evenness of the prices paid, but as a gen.
eral thing prices have declined fully CSC
and in some cases 35c. TIL break effects
all kinds, though perhaps the
good enough to sell from $500 up.
The COW market was also slow and lower
again today. As compared with the close
of last week the decline may be put at
prices have been going down as rapidly as
they have this week, there is a good deal
of uneyenness, so that some sales look
much better than Others. IT was very
offerings was disposed. of.
Bulls nave taken a drop of 1Jd25c during
the week, but veal calves have held right
close to steady.
The stocker and feeder market was a
little lower today also. Up to today the
market held up in good shape and the de-
cline this morning was confined largely
to the less desirable grades. Strictly good
feeders nave been scarce, so that they are
not much over a dime lower, but common
stun and Iightweights in particular have
been hard to sell at any price.
supply, but sold a little lower in sympathy
with the break on cornfeds. Range COWS
NAV be quoted 35G40c lower for the week
and stockers and feeders are fully lOql5c
lower and in some cases more. Representa-
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-12
COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL
Grain Pit Prices Advance, Though Business
Voluns is Light.
PROVISIONS CLOSE SOMEWHAT LOWER
Government eport and Lower Cables
Affect wheat - strong Demand
Offsets These m and
Sends values Up.

CHICAGO, Dec. T1.-Prices In the grain
pits were higher today, although trading
was only moderate, May wheat closing 80
1zc higher, May corn &c higher and oats
nc up. Provisions were easier, the January
products closing at from 11lzc to ZINC lower.
Lower cables and a b-arish goyernmeht
report caused an easier feeling I'm wheat
at the opening and there was considerable
short selling early. The small receipts and
a good cash demand emm , brought bdnss Su' b = Ier of
which was reported to be for the leading
long. Offerings were rather limited through-
out the day and a strong tone prevailed,
the close being at the high point for De-
cember. will a gain of lc at f5sc. May
opened a shade to bdhc lower at I5S4p
7gJkc, and advanced steadily up to lletc.
Tho close was hdhc higher at THRq11ssc.
C~learances of wheat ana flour were equal
10 10000 bu. Primary receipts were $4,000
bu.. against 10000 a year ago. Mime.
spolis and Duluth reported receipts OF
SIS cars, which. with local receipts OF %
cars, six Of contract grade made de total
against 779 last week and 73 a year ago.
Corn was moderately. active. throughout
the entire day, the feature being renewed
covering by a prominent short who covered
heavily yesterday. Offerings were not
heavy at any time and with a good demand
a strong tone was manifested. although
considerable liquidation prevented any ma
terial advance in May, which closed 1sc
higher at HhG4asc. but December. showed
a gain of &c, closing at STAG. Cables were
lower, but the prospects of untavorable
weather overcame the bearish influence OF
the foreign news. Local receipts were az
cars, with four Of contract grade.
There was a fair trade in oats, and after
q little depression at the start, the market
ruled firm. the strength In corn being the
main factor. Commission houses were good
BUYERS and there was but little for sale,
which was partly responsible for the better
higher at 33kd33Ac. after selling between
S3fc and S3Mq33Ac. Local receipts were 100
cars. ,
:, eakness in the hog market caused
lower prices in provisions at the start and
liquidation by outsiders added to the de-
cline. The volume Of trading was light
and the market lacked any special features.
January pork closed 271ac lower at $l6.65
lard was 17h62Oc lower at $3.50 and ribs
were down 17hc, closing at &.42h.
Estimated receipts for tomorrow: Wheat,
40 cars; corn, It's cars; oats, IS cars; hogs
5000 head.
The leading futures ranged as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-12
Wool Market.

ST LOUIS, Dec. u.-wOOL-Strong; me-
dunn grades and combing, 15q20c; light line,
1Sqlshc; heavy fine, 1lal3c; tub washed Il
BOSTON. Dec. 11.-WooL-There is n
very strong and active market for all
grades of wool, with a decided improve
ment in. the price situation. Dealers re-
port an increased business, with an adj
vance on many kinds of wool of MQlc per
pound. Fine woods have been especially In
demand. While in some cases the advance
is perhaps more in the asking price than
that there is really a high level of values.
with sales being made at substantially a
higher range than a week ago. Territory
woods continue In a very firm position, with
an excellent movement. Fine staple terri
tories, 56d60c; strictly fine, 50dS5c; fine and
is a very firm market for Texas wool, with
prices on the lower range. Fall. cleaned
basis, 46G4Sc; twelve months, 5Sd60c; six to
eight months, spring, 53q55c. California
woods are steady IN price, with a good
movement. Northern county. cleaned basis,
counties, 45q47c; fall, free, 44d45c. The
market for oregon woods is steady at re-
vised quotations.; eastern staple, 1Sdl9c;
choice, i46l5c; average, 12d13c. The market
for fleece woods is firmer and prices are
advanced full 1c per pound on Xxx and
and above, 31932c; X, 27d2Sc; Michigan y,
251kq26hc. There is a very strong market
for delaine woods, with quotations ad-
vsnced. Ohio and Pennsylvania washed de-
laine, 33d34c; Michigan, 3OdSlc; No. l. $40
32c; No. 2, 30G31c; coarse, 26G27c. The local
market for Australian wool is quiet. with
prices firm, but not quotably unchanged.
Combing, choice, scol red basis, 75dSJc;
good. 73676c; average, 72d74c.
NEW YORK, Dec. 11.-WOOL~Ftrm.