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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-10-17
His Man for Breakfast"

During the last years Of the life of
W. f. Storey, the famous editor of the
old Chicago Times, he was irritable
and nervous. Each morning when he
arrived at the office he thought it his
duty to discharge somebody. That
done, he would go to luncheon and
forget all about it.
The staff of the Times held many
conferences. Clearly, it was incum-
Dent OH them to appease In some way
the appetite Of Mr.. Storey for sudden
removals,
Some genius suggested that they
iced their employers wrath with ele-
Fator boys. They collected large as
soruhent OF Inexperienced lads. Each
morning one was put in charge Of the
elevator. When Mr.. Storey came in
the awkward boy would jolt him, stop
at the wrong floor and commit all sorts
OF elevator sins.
who's that idiot running the ele.
'ator" Storey roared, morning after
ilornlng, when he finally reached his
office.
oo-and-so," an editor replied.
DlScharge hlm!" commanded Storey
mat saved some member Of the staff
ana satisfied Mr.. Storey, although il
was rather rough on the boys.-Satur
Jay Evening Post.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-10-17
SENATOR PLUMR's COURAGE.
The Smallpox Marks in the Kansan's
Face Were a Badge of Honor.

The Smallpox Marks in the Kansan's
Face We're a Badge of Honor.
G. r. Snyder, who is writing a his
tory Of Kansas, gives chapter to Sen
ator Preston B. Plumb, and quotes 10
seph Bratton, one Of the Usage pio-
neers, as saying:
Il fought and licked a man once who
said that Plumb was a coward. knew
that he was no coward from Bur
lingame instance with which l was
familiar. Along about the spring of
1860, when we were running the hotel,
and the stage from Lawrence to En-
poria stopped at our place for meals,
Preston B. Plumb was on 1t one night,
and during supper heard talk Of small
pox having broken out here. A man
stopping with /. B. Titus came down
with the disease, and as soon as 1t
was known what 1t was he was car
ried off half mile up on the hill to
an empty hut and left there alone to
die.
mo one being willing to nurse him,
Plumb, hearing Of the case, resolved
to stop off and go and look after the
man, even at the risk Of his own life.
He got George Bratton to fix up bas-
ket of toast and eatables, take his
light and roll Of blankets, and show
him to the sick man. Mr.. Bratton did
SO, going near enough to help Plumb
all he could. Plumb found out the
sick mans condition, and cared for
him that night. The next morning,
learning that Abel Policy had once had
the smallpox, he got him to admit the
sick man to his cabin, because it was
more comfortable. They two cared for
the man the best they knew how until
he died.
when all was over Plumb cleaned
up, changed his clothes, and continued
his journey on to Emporia, only to be
taken down with the dreadful disease
himself and to be carried off to one
side and undergo the forced absence
Of friends care; and at last, wher
he was over the disease, to be branded
with the marks the balance of his life
That was true courage"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-10-17

Very disagreeable and tedious is the
ordinary methods Of coaling ships,
and for this reason naval men are
much interested in a new method, the
principal advantages Of which are
that no time is lost while a ship is
being loaded with coaY and that no
coal dust is scattered over the clean
decks. Moreover, by this new method
few men can quickly supply ship
with all the coal needed, whereas I'M
der the old method it is necessary to
employ several men.
A man-ofWar requiring coal need
not stop, as heretofore. All she has
to do is to take in tow coal barge
and to continue on her way, keeping
the barge at distance Of about 1870
yards behind ner.
Besides the cable, or tow rope, a
rope Of strong wire must connect the
barge and man-ofwar, and one end of
this rope must be firmly fastened on
each vessel to a rack or stand. TC
this wire rope is attached another. ca,
Bile, which is provided with several roll
ers. -.
| Over this last cable the coal IL
easily passed in bags from the barge
to the ship. A test has shown that 8
thousand tons of coal can quickly be
placed in this manner on an ironcla6
vessel Of the latest type and that dur
ing the operation, the barge being
still kept in tow, speed Of from II
to II knots can be maintained.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-10-17
Eoofball in French Army.

Football Is to be encouraged in, or,
rather, introduced into. the French
army, according to the London Tele-
graph. "Piou-piou" hitherto has been
practically a stranger to outdoor
sports. All he has had to do when on
leave for the day has ben to wander
about the streets of his garrison town
or sit slipping sirups at cafe. He is
now being taught to appreciate foot
ball.
The game has so well caught on in
the few regiments which have yet
learned it that colonies all over the
country are thinking Of providing thei1
men with means of playing it. The
little soldiers in their red trousers and
gray flannel shirts look rather funny
when learning the mysteries Of drib
bling and the scrimmage. But If they
do somewhat lack sinew and weight
they have plenty of agility, swiftness
and go.
The chief difficulty experienced by
Io4OhClS dllAlOu9 " hSNCAup a AoNc vi
the king Of winter games among theil
men is the question of ways anG
means. An original scheme Is now
afoot for providing the necessary
equipment fer football to as many
regiments as possible. A sort Of ben
eft association match Is to be played
between an English scratch team anC
French eleven. The proceeds Of thu
takings at the gates will be entirely
devoted to buying the requisite "leath
err" goal posts, etc, for Plou-piou foot
ballers. The match ought to draw 1
considerable sum Of money, as thu
English team will be strong one, in
Guiding several ex-internationals.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-10-17
"KilIed the Kid"

The Sunday school lesson for the
day was Joseph Sold into Egypt"
and the teacher of the infant class ask
ed bright little boy to tell the lesson
story.
lie went on with it all right until
he said, His brothers murdered lit
tie child and dipped Joseph's coat in
the blood"
"Whatr gasped the teacher.
"That's what my lesson paper said,'
persisted the boy.
80 did mine" "And NINE" added
one child after another.
LET me see it," said the teacher,
and the children passed up regular
shower of little pink lesson papers.
There, see"' said the boy. They
killed a kid and dipped the coat in the
! blood"
This actually happened in northern
New England, where the children are
not familiar with goats.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-10-17
LITTLE BIT PERSONAL.
Remark to George Gould Was
Somewhat Ma1apropos.

Guard's Remark to George Gould Was
Somewhat Malapropos.
Some years ago George Gould and q
companion were going downtown on
the elevated railroad, and were stand
ing on the platform Of the car. Mr.
Gould, after selecting a cigar from his
case, offered the case to the guard
The guard took a cigar and with a
THANK you," put it i'll his pocket
What followed is told by the New York
Tribune:
ooh, take more than that" Mr.
Gould urged, good-naturedly. Take
half-dOzen."
"No thanks" returned the guard;
lone will do me. It's lucky, though u
he added, as an after-thought, that
I'm not old Gould. You wouldn't have
got off so easy. He'd probably have
taken all you have, and the case too
Mr.. Gould and his friend looked at
each other silently for a moment, and
then burst into laughter. The guard
looked first at one and then at the
other, and then, apparently concluding
that he had made an unexpectedly
witty speech, Joined in the mirth and
said, THAT was pretty good, wasn't
it?"
st was" they both assured him
with significant glances at one an
other.
Just before they reached their desti
nation, Mr.. Goulds friend asked fol
one of his cards. Taking it, he pressed
it into the guards hand as he left the
car.
The guard said, "Thank you. Come
and ride with me again" Then hi
glanced at the card, and his cheeks
paled a pasty, notified white, and hi'
mouth worked as if he wanted tt
speak, but found himself unable.
ut seems like fate" commented Mr.
Gould's friend chat out of the TIVE
million men to whom he could hav'
made that remark without any DANCE
he should have made it to you. hop
YOU won't discharge him."
"Of course not" replied Mr.. Gould
good-naturedly. Hes punished enough
| as if iS'
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-10-17
EXCURSION INTO BIRD LAND
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There Is more than one way to name
the birds without gum for example,
Mrs. Jenks-Smith's way, as it is record
ed in THE Garden of a Commuters
Wife" "And as for BIRDS" began Mrs.
Jenks-Smlth, bird study is all the
rage.
I've stopped wearing feathers, any
way, till the excitement dies down.
And we's stopped driving birds out of
lthe fruit trees and we've put up boxes
to draw them. They won't come into
them, though, because, the doctor says,
the rooms aren't separate and the open
ings draw draft through. l call that
going little too far. AS if birds that
fly all day in the air can't stand draft
at night!
'In the spring, when we return here,
I'm going to have bird class and pro-
fessor to take us out and point out the
birds.
ITS awfully nice, my dear" cOntln.
ued Mrs. Jenks-Smith; much easier
than giving garden party; no trouble,
no FUSS managed like Cooks tour in
Europe. He tells you everything you
ought to see, so you don't have to
think, you know.
II went once this year across the
river where was visiting. There were
twenty ladies, in such becoming out"
ing costumes, and such a delicious
lunch, served quite In the woods, my
dear! When we were eating we saw
quail! Yes, with it's feathers on and
all! Did you ever know anything so
appropriate?
I'VE learned two other birds besides
"A blue Jane, and the other was red.
eyed virago. l remembered the name
as so appropriate, because the bird sang
or scolded, | don't know which you
would call it, all the time we We're
lunching."
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-10-17
,hon.o+or read nv Hair.

Coarse black hair indicates power or
character with tendency to sensual
ity, according to the Liverpool Daily
Post. Straight stiff black hair ana
beard indicate coarse, strong, rigid and
straightforward personality. Fine hair
generally denotes exquisite sensiblll-
ties: fiat, clinging, straight hair mel
ancholy, but constant habit. Harsh,
upright hair is the sign of reticent
and sour spirit, stubborn and cruel
character. Coarse red hair and Whis-
kers are accompanied by violent AMI
NAL passions, but some force of indi-
viduality. Auburn hair, on the CON
trary, denotes the highest order of Sell
timent and intensity of feeling, purity
of thought and the greatest capacity
for pain or pleasure. Crisp, curly hair
we regret to say, is Indicative of q
hasty, impetuous and rash character
and, generally, light hair is character
istic of lymnhatic and INDECENT cOnsti
tuition. There is no doubt that the
coloring matter of the hair may be il
some way affected, or may affect the
disposition, for it is an odd thing how
often the sulphur in red hair or the
carbon in black appears in the individ
ual's acts and thoughts.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-10-17
Paving an Old Debt.

Mr.. Davis son, stalwart young
man, had returned from college
"Father," he said, when was boy
mother used to make your old clothes
over for me, didn't she?"
Il think she did, sometimes, Henry,
answered Mr.. Davis.
"Wen, am glad 1t Is within mypoW
err to make some sort Of recompense,
said Henry, opening his suit case
"Here is an evening suit tailor made
for me year or two ago. l have ell
tirely outgrown it, but l think it will
lust fit you, and it's as good as new
Suppose you try 1t on"
Being a sensible man, Mr.. Davis
swallowed whatever pride may have
been involved in the transaction, anc
tried the garments on. They did fl
him perfectly.
They're yours, father" said Henry
lOftily.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-10-17

inaugural addresses Of mayors con-
tanning matter pertaining to Prospect
Hill, the register of the Massaehu-
sptts Society, Sons Of the American
revolution, for 1901; Historic
Leaves" published by the Somer-
Vile Historic Society; Charles D. ELL
tott's "Somervlle History" and con-
siderable matter pertaining to the do
ings of the City Council. Inclosing
these documents is large silk flag Of
the United States, and among the
photographs placed in the cornerstone
box are those of President Roosevelt
and Governor Bates.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-10-17
WHERE FIRST AMERICAN
H' FLAG FLOATED.

,.,roct Hill observatory, which
fl ,S tho SPOT where the first Ameri-
mara aog was unfurled by the forces of
can a n"I washington, will be one Of
G ., most imposing sights in somer-
~. ii'1o Mass. The corner stone has re-
Vllit o., been laid. Enclosed In the cor
Gen. Htono are a number of very inter-
hs a,na napers and other objects asso'
essIn aI With somerville and the observ-
GU "r Among these documents and
a.Yi .o+s are the Somerville annual re
0DS yts If 1902, the municipal manual of
p poi the municipal register of 1903,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-10-17
RUFUS YOUNG.
A Man who Passed His Life in steal
Ing Horses.


Ing Horses.
The career of Rufus Young, the horse
thief who died at the Rutland ceun-
~ jail yesterday, says the Rutland
Herald is typical enough to be more
than a curiosity. 1t Id no sporadic
case. Years ago in New York State
he ran hotel; but this was only his
ayocation. His vocation was that OF
a horse thief. His hotel was only a.
side issue. He was the leader of a
gang of men who picked up other peo-
pies horses and sold them. 1t could
hardly be said that Young had a pas
sion for making money. He never
made any amount of money at stealing
horses, and he spent at least thirty
two years of his life in prison as a
penalty for plying his trade. He SIM
ply had propensity for taking horses
i wherever found. He probably never
tried to break into jewelry store
nor a bank, nor was he ever known
to hold up a lonely traveller or to
.adroitly 'touch a mans leather for his
money" Young was after horses, and
he wanted to sell them, too, the mo-
ment he captured one. He finished n
twenty-five year term In prison less
than two months ago, and probably
half a dozen times between that and
his death he broke into barns in search
of horses.
We would say that Young was men
tally sick. We do not think that he was
amenable to religious instruction. SC
far as horses. are concerned, he had
no sense Of right and wrong. He was
beyond the influence of prayer Or NOR
al tuition. He needed doctor rather
than a minister. Why should he no
have been placed in a hospital for in
curables rather than in a prison
Scientists tell us that the criminal i'm
pulse runs In families. Young's dis
ease, If we may so term 1t, may hav'
been case of atavism, a revival o
: recrudescence of a criminal disposi
ton that could be traced back to hi
ancestors. In that event the person t.
Ipunish would be Young's great-grand
father, perhaps, and not him. He need
ed medical treatment and care. w
wonder whether the world will so de
= velop in wisdom on these matters tina
the insane criminals will be eventual,
} separated from the vicious and PLACED
where they cannot harm the commu
nifty.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-10-17
Water Is DRYING lin.

An old theory is that the earth Is
slowly drying through the chemical
conolnation Of the water with the
uuSt' A French geographer, M. Mar
.et' mas been investigating numerous
saVerns and drying valleys and has
sVnNinced himself that a more rapid
absorption is taking place, and that
U w water supply is being swallowed
s up al an appreciable rate by the ifs.
lures ana cavities of rocks and soil
. ~ -, urges a more thorough study. with
sible P'''
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-10-17
is YOUR THUMB MAD ?
1t Is an Infa1lible Revea1er of the
Presence of Insanity.

1t Is an Infa1lible Revea1er of the
Presence of Insanity.
The thumb is the most tell-tale men,
Der of the human beings body, and 1t
Is a well-knoWn device Of employers OF
a large amount of labor to carefully
scrutinize the thumbs of every appii-
cant for a situation before finally en-
gaging him or her for any position In
their business. In fact, SO far has this
thumb science been carried that many
lunatic asylum doctors are now EN-
ploying it in detecting the numerous
frauds who endeavor each year to en-
ter the asylum on the plea Of insanity.
No matter how carefully the indiVid-
ual may attempt to conceal incipient
insanity, the thumb will reveal 1t In
fallibly. 1t is the one sure test. II the
natient in his daily work permits the
thumb to stand at a right angle to the
other fingers, or to fall listless into
the palm, taking no part In his writing
his handling of things, his multiform
duties, but standing isolated and sulky,
II is an unaswerable confession Of men
| tai disease.
SPECIALISTS in nerve disease, by an
examination of the thumb, can tell II
the patient is affected or likely to be
affected by paralysis, as the thumb sig
nails this long before it is visible in any
other part of the body. If the danger
SYMPTOMS are evidenced there, an OPP
Grafton is performed on what is known
as the "thumb center" of the brain, and
the disorder Is often removed.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-10-17
The Other Fellow.

The German Emperor is not noted for
his humor, but if this story, told In
Leslie's Weekly, be true, he may add
humorist to his other titles-soldier,
sailor, poet, musician, and so forth.
He has a habit of pulling his ear
when he is deep In thought.
"Why do you do that?' asked one
Of his royal nepheWs.
Because l am annoyed" was the
answer.
"And when you are very, very much
annoyed what do you do?"
81 pull somebody else's ear"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-10-17
Seas Bottom Is Falling.

Scientists tell US that counting from
the sea level, the lowest body of water
on the globe is the Caspian sea. For
centuries its surface has been gradual
ly settling down until now it Is eighty
five feet lower than that of Its near
neighbor, the Black sea, which also
lies far below the level Of the oceans.
The common conclusion all along has
been that the Caspian was simply los
ing its waters by evaporation, but re-
cent investigation shows that this is
not the case Soundings made and
compared with records of soundings
made over 100 years ago reveal the
astounding fact that there is even a
greater depth of water now than then
This leaves but one hypothesis thai
would seem at all tenable-that the
bottom of the sea is actually sinking
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-10-17
WEAPON OWES ITS ORIGIN
TO The SPANISH lNQUpSITION

A weapon both fearful and UNIQUE
was presented in the Cincinnati Police
Court recently by Patrolman Harnold
In support of the charge of carrying
concealed weapons which had been
made against Frank Shaw, Of Colum-
bus. In the history of the court, where
more than 10000 cases are held an
nually, only one other weapon Of the
kind has been seen. 1t Is known as a
pair Of spiked knucks. Knucks, iron
and brass, are commonly found in the
possession Of toughs and criminals, but
the manufacture Of spiked knucks Is
not allowed in the United States. They
are traceable to the Spanish Inquisi-
ton, and the pair from which the &C.
cumpanying cut was made, in the OPP
Union Of the police, are more than 100
years old and Of Spanish make. They
are thin and worn from age. A blow
from an ordinary pair Of knucks will
fracture the frontal bone and often
kill, but the victim of an assault with
/ spiked knucks would have scant
chance for his life. The small pointed
| projections called spikes on each globe
Of the knucks would crush bone and
mangle the flesh.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-10-17
nna View Of Dialect.

Dialect tempered with slang Is an
admirable medium of communication
between persons who have nothing to
say and persons who would not care
for anything properly said.-Century.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-10-17
Volcanoes Interfere with kilograms.

volcanoes Interfere with TeIegrams.
Since the great volcanic disturbances
in the Windward islands it has been
impossible to maintain unbroken cable
connections between the islands OF
Martinique and Gaudaloupe and the
French government has established a
wireless telegraph service between the
two, The distance exceeds 100 miles
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-10-17
Strange Neglect.

MIS- Mss Oldgirl-That is the house
where l was born,
to MSS Perte-Why, 1 don't see any his
n ~L'eal tablet there.-somervilIe Jour
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-10-17
Cheap japanese Coal.

Japanese coal costs about Sc ton at
Vladivostock, while Cardiff coal costs
more than 500 ton.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-10-17

Probably one reason boys hands
are always grimy is that he is never
given a chance to knead the bread.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-10-17

There are few things in this world
more irritating than a woman with a
cooling voice.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-10-17

The swimming instructor is apt to be
immersed in business.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-10-17

In a race between a mans Will and
o voman's won't the latter invariably
win.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-10-17

Instructions as to eggs and colts
break before using.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-27
UPTO DATE
Dr. Keller Will Have Latest
 Thing Out.

Dr. L. $. Keller, Skagway's pioneer dentist. Is nothing it uot mp Co date. He reads all che latest technical magazines and keeps, posted on Che latest improvements in the way ot ad- vance dentistry and modern methods. When any new process is proven Co be a success. he at once informs himself upon the subject and prepares Co intro duce it a, his practice.
 Dr. Eeler's latest investment in the way of machinery in connection with his profession are ,he appliance, for the construction and application ot DOT cclain crown fuIng,. The purpose of this departure is Co make and dll teeth in such a way as Co make them as good a, the best original, and Co preserve the color and appearance ot being sound and untouched teeth.
 lu speaking ot |; Dv. Keller says;
 The purpose ot the porcelain inlay dlings |, Co give work that will be aS substantial %, gold aud at the same time obvia,c thc disdeuremeot caused by mouthtul ot gold filings. lt k unfortunate tha, an otherwise pleasant smile should be marred by the glamour oi gold teeth. Au oculi,, would no, re- place a los, eye with an artificial one made oi go'd nor would 90 hair dresser give a bald headed man O wig ot eN- celsior. They would rather attempt co initiate nature. The dentists duty Is clearly along ,bc same line. and gold |, iuharmonious Co say the least.
 While porcelain crowns and fllingS are something new iu dentistry, they have successfully passed the experi- meata, stage, and are now deemed the proper thing among che leading dentists oi the world They win last as we'll 30, gold OF amalgam and one cannot dis tinguish che teeth that have been filled with porcelain from those that have u0t been operated upon at al.
 The furnace and other appliances will be here within 60 week"
 This lates, improvement iu the way oi dentistry win cost Dr. Keller several hundred jo,,ar,.