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is thoroughly good. terse. fair. judicious and
well informed"
The Scribners have imported two more vol
vines in the series OF "Caxton Thin Paper Edi-
tion.." published by Newnes OF London. They
are devoted to Boswells Life OF Johnson"
which through the use of thin paper. is crowded
into the narrow limits OF this pocket form with
out any sacrifice OF typographical clearness. The
portraits of Boswell and his hero, drawn by Mr..
Sullivan, rank among the most brilliant which
this artist has made for frontispieces in the
series.
regrettable error crept into paragraph
published in The Tribune last Sunday, stating
that Mr. Henry Harland's new novel, MY
Friend Prospero." which has been running
seriaIly through the pages of "McClure's Maya
zine" would be published in book form by Mr.
John Lane. It will be published by Mcclure.
Phillips & Co
II a terse and irreverent report in the Lon
don Outlook" is to be believed. the members
Of the Omar Khayyam Club are doing little to
maintain the high erected standard which they
adopted when they first appeared upon the
scene They gave one of their public dinners the
other night. Lord Rosebery was expected. but
Gin his place there appeared Mr.. Adrian Ross,
who recited some verses from inedited comic
opera" All the speeches. it seems were char
acterized by peevishness. From the president
down to the meanest performer each speaker
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-17
A DvEETIsEalENrs and .uase-lpton. for III. rrisan.


Advertisements will received at the following branch
of9oes AZ regular ofics until O'Clock d m viz
154 eth-age-. ads: Gth-ave. cor 18th
Ct ~ Last l4Ih-st. &57 West A2d-sf.. between Yin
ana sth sVes @S5 West I25th-st; 1893 sd-ave, be
-as ysfaxe en- sah i"<9 sa,afs' aeer tist-st
Irennent-aVe 600 Sdaye-. 4ist-st 554 Sd-aVe
~ ChT1stoDEer-st. brooklyn, y. Y.-2I6 Court-sf !:
no snlth-st.; I.00s Gafes-nFe. Newark n J-7as
Ero@o-et- Al5o a u T. once - - -
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Early in the spring the AppIetons are planr,--
to bring out a popular treatise on rug, =
Mary l. Langton. called How to Knovv -
Oriental Rugs" The book. besides other ar
trations. viii have several cOlored plate, -,
maps Of the rug districts. II is designed "a -
nish In small compass all the requisite iafo----
ton for the rug buyer and collector.
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A ADVERTISEMENTS and subscriptions for The Thin
~ received at their Uptown Once
NO. 1854 BROADWAY

regular office o'clock q 10 viz
254 sth-ave., 23d-st.; 1853 6th-ave cor ,o,b
ct East I4th-st.; $50 West 42d-st hstyJaai
and sth ayes. 26S West l25tl-st.; 1888 3d-ave be
10Th and nth SITS I,026 3d-aye. near
I,7OS 1stave., s9th-st 1871 East I25th-st; 75g
fremont ave. 500 Sd-aVe near 4lstst; 554 3d-ave;
smith-st; .O0i Gates-ave. Newark n JESai
BToad-st. Also a A. u. 4. once "
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fyT7vYoRK DAILY TRIBUNE THURSDAY DECEMBER 1903

takes his publications IN this field very seriously
giving most of them unusual dignity. "A Cal-
endar of Prayers" by Robert Louis Stevenson
for example. is made of twelve oblOng pages
printed I'm handsome type on good paper Win
decorative borders and just enough red ink
IN the scheme 10 tighten it's effect. The Sym
phony Calendar" has been prepared with as
much care. but the borders are not so graceful.
and the Roman numerals used are not only az
fected but incOnvenient. "A Stencilled Cal
endar." by Edward Penfeld. is altogether salts
factory The fowls and animals portrayed are
treated in bold and clever fashion, and the
lettering is as clear need be THE Canter-
bury Calendar is pretty bit of work. very
good in color.
The A. Vessels Company sends US the New
York Historic and Picturesque Calendar
Mounted each of the gray pages is a good
reproduction of photograph Of some scene in
the city and their white sheets. interleaved,
old prints are reproduced. Fox, Dufheld & Co
publish dainty "Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
Calendar" printed Japan paper In green and
brown. Two of the quatrains, taken from Fitz
Gerald's version, appear each Of the six
sheets. the borders of which have been designed
by Mr. Austin Smith. following Persian motives
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-17
LITERARY NOTES.

When THE Colonel's Opera Cloak" b. Chris
tine C. Brush was first published in 1873 It did
not make what could fairly be called sensa-
ton. but II cordially received by discerning
readers and has been pleasantly remembered
as a clever contribution to minor fiction. Lit
tie, Brown & Co. have brought out a new edi-
ton Of the book. illustrated by Z. W. Kemble
and Arthur E. Becher. 1t is adequately printed,
an inexpensive and welcome holiday publication
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-17

The Outlook Company brings out a book
Joseph X buchanan called The story OF
Dor AgitatOr." Among the other proiect. -,
difficulties described is a labor paper which 49,
author undertook to publish In Denver r.
nearly hve years he was proprietor. editor 60
position and printers devil. and often did -.
know where he was to get the money TO nav .
the presswork and paper for the coming ,ssr.
a difficulty which was now and then met bv -
generosity Of his friends. He tells OF ona =
stance when friend. who was a clerl =
rotion store at the princely salary Of 20
week." saved the day BY forcing upon thu a..
Usher a $50 gold piece. the proceeds OF the 80.
of the giver's watch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-17

tons from the late artists work. includfn,
facsimile OF watercolor and one OF an etcbf,-
Some pencil studies from Phil May are rsnr.
duced- EdgeeOmbe Stanley writes an article =
Lauritz Hoist. Danish marine painter. Pc
Newmarch one on Modern Russian Art 3. -,
LeOnOre Van Der VeeT one on the work or -
late George Wilson
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-17

TRAINED NURSE, speaks Germ91n -
French. elderly geutleUNu oF H'1s -
feFred Address BoN S2& faosen N~'
tising once. s. Avenue A
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ANTIQUE FURNITURE.

THE ANTIQUE FURNITURE EA-
CHANGE. 1856 West S4th-st.. near fth-
ave. the particular shop for those seeking
bargains and lovers of genuine original
antiques; no goods are held for a price. out
must be sold. we buy. sell and eN- NANCE
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DOMESTIC SITUATIONS WANTED

BUTLER AND VALET. BY wen t-,,-...
sefNants also UNDERSTANDS duties re- :
gentleman tnat travels. cisenga rsl-'s.-.
/. wages. $40 month. best 81 -ssa-.-e.-5
ADDRESS J. SIMMONS. " oodmsrs. -,
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usins Once. s. Avenue a
VISITING HOUSEKEEPER. r Nas y. s,,iss-
visits and takes entire chalse
hold Miss TifI4MNN. 81 EAST - -
WAITRESS hy dav. dialerS 'osfh
served Miss JOHNSON, - WeN'
st. Phone GAT Riverside
WASHING -First class family wsfASl.
open air driving: reasonable.
TRESS. ais East AZ
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BCTLER--COOK- Expert -ouDla- ~ -
experience. dinners. uucne5r- - -
The day together or separa-=. sCr.T--' ~
East 4TtE-sr-. cigar store -
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YEAR Cams

CALENDARS FOR ADVERTISING.
Christmas and New Year cards. from I
cent 10 $40 View post cards sample SCI ~
I I5t for 81. prepaid Manufacturers prices,
JOsEfH kOEHLER. Importer ana Manu-
tacturer. 100 Park Row. n Y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-17
MACHINERY.

AT REDUCED PRICES. -5oo second bsrd
wood and iron working machines. fully
guaranteed; machinery bought and ex-
changed. GEO B. EDDY. 39s Madison-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-17

HOTEL CLERK, experienced with best Of
hces open for engagement. day or night.
Southern house preferred; unmarried G.
A d. D. 545 Dogan-st-. Brooklyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-17

The December number OF THE International
Studio contains further "reminiscences Of
whistler An article by w. Scott. called Venice
Recouections." is accompanied by reproduce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-17

Mr. Alfred Bartlett, of Boston, from whom
we have received a batch of calendars for 1904.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-17
OFFICE FURNITURE.
PURE CANDIES.

FRENCH GGNFEGT TON ERV.
FOR PURE CANDIES GO To
7. HWM8EST,
No WOoSter-st.. near CanaI-st- Three
blocks west of Broadway. The only mani
facturer OF the old original old fashioned
hand made chocolate cream drops. fine bon
bons and chocolates; also importer Of fancy
boxes. notices. fruits and marrons glacss,
etc; all candies OF his own manufacture
warranted pure sugar Wholesale and re-
tail
y. Especial mixed candles for Sunday
schools at lowest prices quality considered.
Telephone 1897 Spring.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-17
ROOF REPAIRING.

ANY OLD ROOF made perfectly water
Tight with plastic slate. ROOF MAIN
TENANCE CO. 65 East 124th-sL
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ENGINEER and MACHINI5T--Licens ;
torliss; high speed cOndensing engines.
dynAmOs, motors, hydraulic. electric elsva-
tors. refrigeFatiRg heating. lighting. power
TIA nsInission- JAMES JENNINGS 40
47Jh-sr, Brooklyn.
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A DVERTIsEMENrs and subscriptions The Tribune
N received a their Uptown ONCE.
NO. 1884 BROADWAY.

Advertisements will be received the following branch
omces at regular office rates until 9 o'clock viz
sbf Mh-aVe-, = cor. .Sd-st. 1913 6th-aKe,
st 92 East lfth-st 2s7 West 4@d-st., between 7th
tween 10th and nth l,O2e 8daYe.. 6lst-st
I,70s 1st-aVe- seth 1877 East Ie5th-st.; 75a
Tromont-aye-; go 3daye.s 4lst-sts 654
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REGII.DING.

GOLD CHAIRS, 81 so: picture frames fur
niture; gold leaf guaranteed; reasonable
MANUFACTURERS. 80 Slxth-ave., oppO-
site Sth-st
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WORK WANTED


YOUNG Man, Is experienced q, -
card system. references j. L. ~ Va
St. Brooklyn. -.s7n-
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MADISON-AVE 159.-Sec3nd floor suite,
unexpectedly vacated: hOmelike house
references
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696 MADISON-AVE. C62d -st).-Fine front
room; one hall room. with board; table
board CHAMPION.
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HELP WANTED.

Male.
AGENTS WANTElD.-Men or women. for
lucrative and permanent employment, so
hclt1ng advertisements on commission;
workers only need apply TUCKER Ma
I1ONAL ADVERTISING COMPANY. Red
lands. Cal
WE HAVE POSITIONS OPEN
for Statesmen, Executive, Clerical and Tech
nical men. $1,000 Up. Cal or write for
booklet.
HAPGOODs. Suite sos. 500 B'way, N. Y.
WANTED.-In a busy law office an Ameri-
can lad Of good school and home training;
good penman; beginning as office boy, with
opportunities for advancement. Address. in
own handwriting = & NJ, Tribune Office.
WANTED.-Travelnng and local represent
atlveS. salary or commission. For fur
Their information address. with stamp.
SOUTHERN HOME COOPERATIVE CO.,
Meridian Miss
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1873 WEST 72D-ST Desirable large front
room; dressing room. bath board; refer
ences exchanged
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WORK WANTED.

WORK WANTED.
Female
GOVERNESS or COMPANION.-By young
French lady with undoubted references,
TO accompany to California Tor few months:
moderate salary '. s., Box 9. Tribune
Uptown Once. 1854 Broadway.
MODEL, draped or Gndraped- Address II
B.. pa Sth-ave.
REFINED young lady would do anything
few hours daily ONCE work preferred
Address for one week, Box S4S, South Nor
walk. Conn
STENOGRAPHER. typewriter; experienced:
salary Sc A C. 3ST Wayue-st.. Jersey
City.
TEACHER--By Hanoverian lady: expert
enced; German and music: has vacant
hours. best city and Tuxedo references; in
city daily Miss BERGMAN. SuIern.
y. Y
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FOR SALE.
L(IS1.

lbSI OR STOLEN Bank book No. As. 53l
or the Herman Savings Bank in the CITY
or Nc" York. corner irh-IVe and 18th II
ISSUED 10 Richard W GerISeu. All persons
are cautioned against negotiating the same.
II hot returned 90 the bank on the eth daV
sued. -
I+lSI, Bankho1k No. 439. AL. Bank for
savings, $50 4ln-ave-, NeW-Yurk PAY
meht stopped Please return book 10 bank
L'laI - BansL5ok 30 SI95TI Rank for
savings. $50 4th-1ve New York PAY
meut stopped Please return baol. g., barL
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BOARD AND ROOMS.

ST. ALBANs. Z EAST s1ST-ST.
Rooms, single, en- suite. with private
baths: doctors Office: dining room parlor
floor; electric light. excellent table board
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ATTRACTIVE SUITES. with and without
board: single rooms, doctors oihcesi AL
locations; references; Information IFse-
S. &. LELAND & CO.,
2 West 33d-st.
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DOOR or HALL BOY-By a colored bcv
To- neat. polite; strictly honest and VII
l2s: oeSL references wages So weekly ara
board. W N. Tribune Uptown once 1 81
Broadway.
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DAY or NIGHT WATCHMAN.-By a re
spectacle middle aged man. twenty years
reference Call at Manhassst Place.
F{rroEIVn
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-07
COUNTY FRUIT
WINS PRIZES
People Surprised and Interested
at the Results and Will
Cultivate More Trees
Especial to Evening Teller. }

NEZPERCE, Nov. Fruit growing
on Nezperce prairie has taken quite 8
| boom since it has been known that thi,
prairie furnished prize fruit for the
Lewiston fair. A. c. Eitzen has made
reputation for this county bv the
splendid exhibit he made. He secured
eight prizes out of nine entries The
following list gives the different va
rieties and the prizes taf1en:
Apples-First prizes, Autumn Straw
berry and Yellow Transparent
Apples-Second prizes, Wolfe River.
Wealthy, Wagner. Red June, Craven
slime and Siberian Crab. Mr. Eitzen
also took first prize on Montana Deal
wheat and second prize on rutabagas.
This splendid showing will do much to
advertise our soil and climate and dis
abuse peoples minds of the idea that
we live in bleak and dreary country
that raises nothing but wheat and flax.
Fruit raising will now be made one
of our profitable industries. The winter
delivery of trees for this section will
exceed $4,000 trees The Salem nur-
sery alone has recently that many at
Hannah for fall planting. For winter
apples and all kinds of harder fruits
this prairie will rival the famous Pot
latch and Palouse sections.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-07
SNAKE RIVER COLD MINES
ARE NOW BEING DEVELOPED
Representative of Eastern Owners of "Ohadi
Group Will Inspect their Property
at Garden GulCh

Mr.. j. NJ. Edwards. manager of the
ohadi Mining and Milling company S
property, located in the Garden Gulch
country forty miles above Lewiston on
the Snake river viii leave tomorrow,
or Monday morning for the company
mines in company with Mr.. Hughes Q.
Nevins of Pittsburg who will arrive in
the city tonight.
In speaking of the development of
the Ohadi property Mr.. Edwards is
very enthusiastic over the showing
made thus far. The company owns in
all eight claims, namely: american
Eagle" Copper King" "Latimore,"
North Pole South Pole" BLACK
Hawk" Elsie" and Ella" The prin-
c'pal work is being done on the Elsie
property. To Teller reporter Mr.. Ed
wards stated that there is no ques-
ton but what they have the same
lead which is on the yellow
Boy" property in Cave Gulch just one
mile from Garden Creek. He states
this lead runs through six claims be-
longing to the company and that they
have opened the lead in a number of
places with open cuts and pits show
ing a ledge four and one-half to five
feet in width between well defined
walls carrying values in gold from
SIS to $64. OF the work done thus far
he states a shaft has been sunk to a
depth of fifty feet and drift along
the ledge has been run sixty-fiye feet.
On the Copper King" claim an incline
shaft has been sunk on the ledge and
a drift run fifteen feet giving it depth
of thirty feet and the ore taken from
this ledge is showing good values in
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-07

gold and silver. This ledge is on,
eight feet and as yet neither wall has
been encountered Three hundred feet
lower a new ledge was encountered
running northwest and southeast This
ledge has been cross cut on the SIR
race ana shaft sunk to a depth of
fifteen feet showing up well defined
ledge OF which the hanging wall is
granite and porphyry and the footwall
dlorlte. The company is now engaged
IN driving cross cut tunnel on this
property which will be run in seventy
hVe feet and cut the ledge at depth
OF one hundred and fifty feet. Mr.. Ed
wards states at present there is a force
Of six men working which will be in
creased as soon as the development
Justlfes. He states also that they have
carload of ore on the dump ready for
treatment. Mr. Nevins who will ac-
company Mr.. Edwards is making the
trip TO the mine to inspect it for the
eastern parties who are interested and
1t largely depends on his report as TO
whether an electric drill outfit will be
installed on the property.
Mr.. Edwards who is manager of the
property is of the opinion that eyerv-
thing will be satisfactory and that
should they decide on the improve
ments that they will be made within
the next thirty days. In concluding
Mr.. Edwards stated that much work
was being done on other properties in
that district and that the camp was
destined to be one of the biggest pro-
ducers in Idaho when sufficient capital
and development had been directed to
hat point.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-07

iron today at three o'clock. The Lew
iston boys were very jubilant this
morning in spite of the rain, and prom
Use to show the Colfax boys some of the
fastest football played this season. The
following are members of the club and
their positions. Vernon center Edmis-
ton and Anderson guards, Neil and
Pierstorff tackles, McMnnmy and
Kerns ends, Lundstrom quarter Chap
man and Small half, Bursell full back,
b. Morris and r. Vernon substitutes,
Milo Sprague captain and c. William
son manager.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-07
LOOK OUT FOR
CLOvERLAND
That Section Won Many Prizes
at the Fair and Shows
Wonderful Growth

That was q splendid record that
Cloverland made at the fair, says the
Asotin Sentinel, last week, with her
small exhibit-only a mere hand full
OF vegetables and "a few samples of
grain. Just note what the result was:
Dan Lang, first prize on millet.
{. W. Walters, first prize, alfalfa.
G. w. Walters, first prize( barley
ID. s. Bingham, first prize, club wheat
c. E. Gordon, first prize, cabbage.
Dan Lang. first prize on carrots.
ID. 5. Bingham, first prize on potatoes
G. +. Gordon, second prize on carrots
$ Il. Brashears, second prize on corn.
Yves Dammarell, second prize on pop
corn.
c. f. Gordon. second prize on rua-
baga.
A prize. was secured on nearly every
tnlng that was in the display, and If
the display had been larger there is
not bit of doubt in the world but
that more premiums would have been
secured. But as it was the people of
Cloverland have every reason to feel
gratified over their successful effort,
Notwithstanding it was not undertaken
until the eleventh hour so to speak.
Besides, it has been only twenty
months since Cleveland was plated
and first placed on the market
Next year Cloverland promises to
surprise the country with the exhibit
that she intends preparing; and be-
sides the furnishing of vegetables,
grains and grasses, it is thought that
some fruit can be had. although it win
only be the third spring since the
planting of trees. Cloverland is forging
constantly ahead and next year will |
surely witness a more wonderful !
growth than ever
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-07
FOOTBALL AT COLFAX
Lewiston High School and CoIfax Hiah
School Will Meet Today

The Lewiston high school football
eleven left on this mornings train for
Colfax where they will meet the high
school eleven of that place on the grid
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-07
PERFECT HAPPINESS WITH A
PIANO.
BY Ben ron
The applause, delight, the wonder of
NV Shakespeare risei | will not Iodo

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CHICKERING, WEBER,
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VASE & SONS, HALLET & DAVIS
LESTER, CROWN.
KIMBALL, BUSH e GFRTS
VICTOR. HOBART NJ. CABLE,
All these and many other makes
equally illustrious, in the many differ
ent styles of Flemish Oak, Circasian
Walnut, Figured Mahogany will be
found only at Eilers' Piano House. 1t
will pay you to investigate our easy
payment plan, which makes it possible
for every person of moderate means to
have a piano.
Also old instruments taken in ex-
change at fair value
ElLERS PIANO HOUSE,
236 Main Street.
C. r HUSTON. Manager.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-23
QUEER FERRY ARRANGEMENT
AT OTHER END OF THE HENNEPIN

The Chicago Record-Herald tells of
the method of crossing the Bureau
river at the town on the other end of
the Hennepin canal. where Uncle
Sam. the town council of Hennepin. a
saloonkeeper and a ferryman are
mixed up in the oldest ferry arrange
ment to be found in the state of Hi
nois. The ferry itself outrivals any
other continuance that has ever been
invented for the transportation of
man and beast across stream. BY the
ferry people are enabled to reach the
town from the railway station at Blu
reau Junction on the Rock Island
road. From this station IA star route
is operated, by means of which the
town of Hennepin is supplied with
mail three times a day.
The village of Hennepin owns the
ferry and controls the ferry land
ings. Hennepin is in Putnam county,
but Bureau county, across the Illinois
river, is required to keep up the road
from Bureau Junction to the ferry
landing. The town of Hennepin farms
the ferry out to a saloonkeeper, who
pays dollar day for the control of
it. Then the saloonkeePer farms it
to the ferryman for $1.25 a day, peck
citing $50 a year for the privilege.
Peter Lehr operates the mail route,
and for this service he receives from
Uncle Sam $500 a year. OF this sum
Lehr is required to pay the ferryman
1856 a year, or more than half the
sum he receives from the govern
ment. Peter is known to be a patient.
faithful servant. but, try as he may.
he is unable to figure out why that
rumseller should get $50 a year for
doing nothing, while he must put up
half of his money to help feed that
wonderful ferry arrangement. Some
times he gets out of patience and he
whacks poor Skip and Git" (his
team over the back with his whip
until the beasts threaten to turn the
outfit into the Bureau river.
Another odd character in the ferry
company is bill" Bill is the horse
that furnishes the power to get the
boat back and forth across the river.
No one ever heard of just such an
other equine as Bill, and certainly no
ona ever ran up against the unique
that the horse operates.
The boat is a long, fiatbottom affair,
but it is safe and sound, and has new
er been known to be out of business
Across the river is a heavy manila
cable, an end being securely anchor
ed on either shore. The cable rests
on pulley wheels, one on each end of
the boat
a man named Spencer once owned
the ferry, and when he got possession
of it it was customary for two men
10 take hold of the rope, and by
walking the length of the boat the
craft was propelled across stream
But in winter the hands of the men