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Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1904-12-09
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, Land Office at Lewiston
Idaho, Nov. 10, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the following named sett
Ter has filed notice Of his intention make final proof
In support Of his claim, and that said proof viii be
made before w. w. Hamn,el, u. S. Commissioner, at
Nezperce, Idaho Dec. az, ioo4. viz:
ROBERT S. STEERS,
Of Westiake, Idaho. for the Lots q 4, and SEX OF
NWK Sec. ,, Up. 81 N, "a, w M.
He names the following witnesses to prove his contin
uous residence upon and cultivation Of said land, viz
Harvey Parsley. Of Morrow, Idaho, William w {.
snayIey Of Westlake, Idaho. William A. Cooper, Of
Morrow, Idaho, John Gibson. Of Cottonwood, Idaho
MS !. B. WEST, Register.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1904-12-09

A proposition is now before the
people of Cottonwood which, if ac-
cepted, will insure the installation
Of an excellent water system here
inside of six months. In our mind
the proposition should be accepted.
This town is badly in need of FIRE
protection and insurance rates are
high The water system would
greatly lessen the danger from fire
and would reduce the insurance
rates. If we wait for the town to
put in its own system we will have
to wait 10 or is years, running
constant chance Of burning out,
and when the town is bonded to
put in system we will have to
pay for it for many years in extra
heavy taxes. 1t would seem the
part of wisdom to us to have the
protection at once, especially as it
will come no cheaper later.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1904-12-09
A Certain Cure for Group.

When child shows symptoms of
Group there is no time to experiment
with new remedies, no matter how
highly they may be recommended.
There is one preparation that can al
ways be depended upon. It has been
in use for many years and has never
been known to fail, viz: Cham berlain's
Cough Remedy. Mr.. M. F. Compton,
OF Market, Texas, says of it, II have
used Cham berlain's Cough Remedy in
severe cases Of Group with my children
and can truthfully say il always gives
prompt relief" For sale by Farms
worth & Briley.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1904-12-09
The Key that unlocks the Door to
Long Living.

The men of eighty-five and ninety
years of age are not the rotund well fed,
but thin, spare men who live on slen-
der diet. Be as careful as he will, how
ever. man past middle age will occa-
sionally eat too much or Of some article
of food not suited to his constitution,
and will need dose of Cham berlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets to cleanse
and invigorate his stomach and regulate
his liver and bowels. When this is
done there is no reason why the average
man should not live to old age. For
ale by Farnsworth 4 Briley.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1904-12-09

If Joseph Rossi, the Italian null
ti-millionaire. finances the electric
road and causes its construction he
will erect monument to himself
that will last for years and will do
more in that one move to endear
himself to the people of this coun
try than he could possibly do in
any other way.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1904-12-09
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department OF the Interior, Land Ofioe Lewiston,
Idaho, Nov. 90, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the following named sett.
Ter has filed notice Of his intention make final proof
in support OF his claim, and that said proof will be
made before James DeHayen, U. S. Commissioner, at
Grangeville, Idaho, on Jan. II, 1905, viz
ALFRED r. BLACK,
Of Westlake, Idaho for the lots and ~, Sec. 10,
TIP. a. N, X /. w M.
He the following witnesses prove his contin.
uous residence upon and cultivation of said land viz:
John M. Hickethier, George Hill, David Strang,
David Schneider, all Of Westlake Idano.
Ia-a ]. B. WEST. Register.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1904-12-09
Notice For Publication.

Department of the Interior, Land Office Lewiston,
Idaho, Nov. 80, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the following set
Ter has filed notice OF his intention make final proof
in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made
before James DeHaven, U. S. Comrnssioner. at
John NJ. SWARTZ,
of Cottonwood Idaho, the lots and IL, Sec 49,
Up. 81 N, K I, NJ.
He the following witnesses to prove his contn
nous residence upon and cultivation OF said Land. viz
Mike Schubert, Frank e. Harris, Henry Beren, Rob
ert M. Tombleson, all Of Cottonwood, Idaho.
Iz-2 ]. B. WEST, Register.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1904-12-09

Which would be best for the
property owner here. To pay $3.50
a month to an outside company for
water and get protection at once or
run the rick of FIRE for eight or ten
years until the town can put in it's
own system and then pay the same
rate in the way of extra taxes for
an equal number Of years.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1904-12-09
FRIDAY, DEC. 8, 1904.

With instruments coming for a
brass band, a new telephone line to
be built into town and several de-
sirable road changes under way it
begins to look like the Com mercial
club was Of some value to Cotton
wood-in spite of what some people
may think.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1904-12-09
Notice for Publication.

Department Of the Interior. Land Office At Lewiston,
Idaho. Nov. 10, Ioo4: g
Notice is hereby given that the following named sstt
Ter has filed notice Of his intention make final proof
in support Of his claim. and that said proof viii be
made before w. w. Hammeii, u. S. Commissioner Al
Nezperce. Idaho, on Dec. AZ, 1904, viz:
WILLIAM A. COOPER,
Of Morrow, Idaho for the E SWH and VIZ SEX
Sec. 2, Up. 81 N, Rz, W M.
He the following witnesses to prove his contn
residence upon and cultivation Of said land viz
William w. Snayley. Of Westlake, Idaho. Harvey
Parsley and Robert s. Stiers, Of Morrow, Idaho and
John ]. Gibson, Of Cottonwood, Idaho. ~
I-Is J. B. WEST. Register.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1904-12-09
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior. Land Office at Lewis.
ton, idaho, Oct. 10, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the following named se
Ter has filed notice Of his intention make final proof
in support Of his claim and that said proof will be made
before James DeHaven, U. S. Commissioner, at
Grangeville, Idaho, on lice. 10, 1904, viz
CLARENCE g. COLUMBUS.
of Cottonwood, Idaho, for the Ell NEz Sec. 20 and
81 NWN Sec. IL. Up. 81 N, II, E M
He names the following witnesses prove his contn
uous residence upon and cultivation OF said land viz
Ellsworth d. Lamb Robert Stuart, George Getty,
Lewis M. Simpson. all of Cottonwood, Idaho.
Io-2I 7. B. WEST, Register.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09
LONG PANTS.
LOUISIANA

uster be reg'lar kid. bout two feet high.
l guess,
A-wearin' bibs and aprons and a reg'lar
baby dress
My ma she uster make me wear my hair
them there curls-
l guess she dldn's know how fellers hate
to look like girls.
But now you bet I'm grown up. and got a
amt no kid no longer-Pm
wearin'
pants.
cried,
But I'm a-learnin' how to fight-the fellers
ulster ride
All over me and knock me down ana call
me mothers own"
tell you now they amt so gay-they jes
let me alone:
Cause bout week ago l licked Ned
Brown and Billy Vance
] amt no baby any more-Tm
ever play
Er talk with them er walk with them. but
now II amt that way.
I'm 1es' little gone. the feIlers say, on
Susie White:
ehes got such pretty eyes-and, say, her
smile Is out of sight.
Last week took her with me to a rey'lar
grown-up dance:
! bet she likes me better since I'm
wearin'
Milwaukee Sentinel.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09
Profitable Investment

In 1875 1t was communicated to the
British government that the Khediye
Ismail Pasha, being in desperate need
of money, was willing to sell his 176.-
COZ shares of stock In the Suez Canal
company at fair price. Disraeli was
then premier and he didn't hesitate a
minute. England paid $40. O.0O0,0Oo for
the khedive's holdings, or at the rate
Of $113.60 per share. Since then the
dividends on its purchase have ag-
gregated $24,000.000 and to-day the
shares are selling at 500 each. This
shows profit on the transaction Of
sos, 500, 900.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

the business men at Ponceford, hun.
dred miles farther on, so the time with
you will be the same, only a day ear
lier. From the train schedule l think
1t will be about Is minutes. Have the
minister and everything ready. II
seems a reckless, hit or miss kind of
marriage, don't it, Harold? But then,
uncle is SO anxious to see it; and he's
got to be at Ponceford and must take
steamer for Europe only few hours
later, to be gone year. So it's Hob
sons choice But never mind, Harold.
Well make it up on our wedding trip,
and miss every train If we like-or.
why not make the trip with your span
and stop everywhere and nowhere in
particular. l think that would be fine.
Claire"
Barstow slipped the letter back into
his pocket, curling the whip once
more out in search of impossible speed
Ten minutes passed. and with them
three of the remaining IL miles. Leigh
ton was now but nine miles ahead:
and the state line, beyond which Cum
ningham's authority as sheriff would
for a time be null, was five. Once
across the line and he could snap his
fingers at the pursuer. He glanced
back. The automobile had covered one
half of the distance and was coming
swiftly and smoothly. The horses were
breathing hard. Another three miles,
with no change, and the race would be
ended-lost.
InvoluntariIy Barstow leaned for
ward, as he often did in moments OF
suspense on the race track, when
hands turn meant win or lose. Then
his face blanched
A COW was walking deliberately
from the roadside growth, and along
here the road was narrow. Barstow
rose to his feet and reached forward as
far as he could, his whip in the air. A
spill and smash was better than miss
ing a chance AS they swept upon the
cow, the whip came down viciously,
the animal threw up her head, thereby
saving it from the rushing wheels
which just grazed the skin.
But as though ashamed Of this slight
concession. the cow snorted and
walked quickly to the middle of the
road and there stopped Barstow
heard yell behind him. The COW had
lowered her head to the automobile in
a manner that threatened dire conse-
quences to both. Cunningham yelled
once more, savagely; but the COW re-
NAMED obdurate. Then Cunningham
stopped. When the animal was hustled |
and the machine
again started. 1t had lost the three |
fourths of mile previously gained.
Twenty minutes afterward Barstow
swept triumphantly across the line and
urned his horses to one side. Sixty
seconds behind him thundered the au.
omobile. AS the machine stopped be-
'ide him Barstow took of his hat
Fine squirt. that last of yours. Gun.
lingham," he congratulated. "But not
Iuite enough. However, the odds were
lgainst you. I've a good mind to go
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09
MARVELLOUS MECHANISM.
The Zerograph, Machine Which Re.
ceives and Transcribes Wire
less Messages.

Although the wireless telegraph has
not yet been perfected, an instrument
has been designed whereby messages
! received by this method may be taken
down and transcribed on typewriters
For the sake of brevity it has beer
named the zerograph. 1t resembles in
appearance an ordinary typewriter, bu,
it is of simpler construction, with key.
board figured with the signs of the let
ters and numerals, which can be printed
or telegraphed to any number of instru-
ments. Each instrument, the inventor
explains, is at once a receiver and a
transmitter, enabling operators to con-
verse with one another in writing and
thus obviating Understandings which
are apt to occur in telephone communi-
cations. So far messages have been sent
only for short distance, but it is intend
ed to experiment over wider spaces, and
1t is hoped that messages can be sent to
any distance that ether waves will carry.
The machine is always ready for imme-
dlate use, and as there is no mechanism
which requires to be wound up in order
to obtain synchronism the operator has
both hands free for manipulation.
Another advantage claimed for the
invention will be of especial Importance
in military affairs. Messages cannot be
picked up. To quote the inventors
own words: "In sending message you
are sending two ether waves which al
low you a choice of Sc signs, and these
are given direct print either as letters
or figures. Absolute secrecy is thus OBJ
tanned. The only way to intercept mes
sages would be to employ similar in
strument. which would have to be
synchronized to the same degree as the
transmitting instrument. Lastly, these
machines will receive their messages
(Which are given at present at a speed
of % words minute) without anybody
being present, and would thus be of
great advantage in signal box, as the
signal man will receive clearly printed
instructions should he be- absent at the
time that the message is sent to him.
Nor will the machines work only with
out wires. l gave lecture in Paris be-
fore the Society of Civil Engineers, OF
which am a member, during which
sent messages to Brussels, while teIe-
phonic communication was going on
over the same wires. have sent mes
sages also between Berlin and Frank
fort"
The apparatus consists Of a type.
writer, which, by depressing a key,
sends two impulses. Each letter only
requires two impulses, and the different
letters are obtained by means of the
lime interval between these impulses
For wireless purposes these impulses
operate switch connected with the
induction coil. thus making the sparks
or sending the ether waves. The in
iuction coil is connected with an aerial |
Is well as an earth wire. To turn the
into a receiving instrument
is only necessary to move a switch
which is placed beneath the type
writer. This makes all. the connec-
ions to the receiving apparatus, which |
onsists OF a coherer and a very sensi-
i've relay.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09
Arrested as spie..

During the Franco Prussian war an
Englishman was arrested as a German
spy in Paris and condemned to be shot.
However, he seriously insisted that he
must return to his quarters. This, his
guards replied, was impossible. "You
are about to be shot," they said. con-
solingly. "Yes, know" he replied.
"but must go back and fetch my um-
brella." His guards looked at him for
a moment, then forthwith liberated him.
None but an Englishman could be such
hopeless fool, they said. Lord Play
fair was once in similar predicament
AS proof Of his identity he handed over
a letter from Lord Palmerston. The
guard could not read 1t, but accepted
1t as good enough. AS q matter of fact,
1t contained Palmerston's instruction to
Playfair to ascertain all he could about
the French military forces and inten-
tions.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

An English newspaper, in reporting
the proceedings of a juvenile ball given
by the mayor of the town recently,
states: For the reception the mayor
was attired in his robe and chain of Of
nee. which it had been notified to him
would give pleasure to some of the
young people, who had not seen the
gorgeous civic vestment After welcom-
ing the guests he disrobed, wearing only
the massive gold chain" 1t is to be sup
posed, however. that the writer does not
mean precisely what he says.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09
Meeting His
Appointment
copyrishs isos. by Daily story Pub. CO..
BY FRANZ H. SWEET

ID ARSTOW sent the tip OF his whip
I'D curling out over the horses backs
not touching them, for he was very
careful of the beautiful span, but al
lowing its sharp cutting through the
air to act as an incentive. However
although their necks Strengthened a
little, the speed did not increase. 1t
could not on this road, with an ordi-
nary driving rig. They were already
going at three-minute pace
He gave a quick glance over his
shoulder. An automobile was just
turning curve of the road, three
fourths Of mile behind His eyes
studied its occupants keenly.
"Yes, that's the sheriff all right"
he thought, grimly. mo one could
mistake those shoulders and that cow
boy hat; and he's a head above his
companion. wonder who the COM
panion is-some fellow he's sworn in
as deputy, likely. And the automobile
Is Carson's. No other could slip over
the ground the way that does. sup
pose Cunningham has deputized it
also. Well" turning back and kissing
the tip of his whip once more across
the horses. backs. "it's going to be a
race. But I'm glad Carson himself
isn't back there. Reckless as the sheriff
is after game. don't think he'll take
over three miles out of strange ma
chine. and it's only 20 to Leighton,
with a straight road and a good start
and my span fresh. Yes, it'll be a
race"
But ten minutes later he could. see
that the automobile was slowly, but
surely, gaming on him, and at the end
OF half an hour, with eight of the 20
miles passed, the automobile had coy-
cred one-third of the distance between
them. The horses were now breathing
heavily and their speed decreasing:
the machine was coming on more rap
idly. Barstow glanced over his shoul-
der, studying the ground critically,
then allowed his gaze to fall back to
his pursuer. The sheriff was notion
ing frantically for him to stop. Bar
stow grinned satirically.
mot just yet, Cunningham" he
thought. 'The race is getting too in
teresting. Besides, there's too great |
stake involved. Any other time I'd be |
glad to accommodate you. Just now
I'm going to Leighton, and with good |
luck I shall have barely 20 minutes to |
gather up minister and have him at |
the station when her train comes in. |
Once across the line, and I'll whistle |
at Cunningham-no, l won't. I'll ask
him to be best man, If he follows me
that far. Thank the stars thereM be
no neeu for license, and confound the
postman for not delivering my letter
yesterday when 1t came"
There was a long stretch of clear
road ahead, with the horses going
steadily. He made a turn with the
reins about his wrist and drew a let
ter from his pocket. 1t had been given
him Dy the mail carrier only 40 min
utes before, just as he was starting out
with his span, and he had read it at a
glance and then dashed away on his
wild race to Leighton. He now swept
the lines with another glance, his face
glowing.
Dear Harold" the letter read, I'VE
shall be there one day earlier than ar
ranged. Then senator will not speak at
Hammel. and that saves us stopping
over; but he has arranged to speak to !
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

back and buy that COW and pension he,
with clover field for life. But say
| can't | get you for best man a half
hour or so from now? Well fix this
other thing up afterwards. What's
1t for, anyhow-my fast driving yes
terday?"
Fast simpleton!" sputtered the
sheriff, disgustedly. "a special came
in two minutes after you left and
brought this young man. He's Claire
Egmont's brother, and came on ahead
to help you get things ready. They
thought it would be more convenient
to stop at Brant than Leighton, as the
train will be held there 20 minutes for
the down express to pass. It will be
there in just 48 minutes now"
Good Lord!" calculated Barstow.
aghast. "And my horses are winded.
l can't do it."
"Of course you can't, with them,'
hurriedly. Here, jump into this au-
tomobile and speed her till the wheels
leave the ground. Never mind cows
and things. Run them down. Our
minister will be on the post Office steps
when you get there, waiting for his
mail. Pick him up as the cowboys do
their hats, at full speed. Scorch now!
I'll bring home the horses"
Forty-eight minutes later, when the
north express pulled into Brant an au-
tomobile was just whirling up to the
platform. In it was Barstow, little
flushed, but smiling, young man who
seemed highly amused, and a clergy
man somewhat the worse for wear.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09
Still Obscure.

Josiah" asked Mrs. Chugwater.
holding her finger on the place in the
paper where she had been reading
what does 'eke' mean?"
TT means also, in addition, likewise
responded Mr.. Chugwater. Cant you
tell from the other words in the SEN
tence?"
mo, and that doesn't seem to make II
any palmer, either" she said, proceed
ing to read: The lower classes of Chi
nese also, in addition, likewise out a
miserable existence What's the sense
of that, I'd like to Chicago
Tribune.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

or the 7,217 persons (including ,4Ss
women) who in 1902 committed suicide
IN Prussia. 1852 hanged themselves.
Drowning, with 1,236 cases, came next in
the order of preference, followed by
shooting Q,1S5l. poisoning (322), jump
ing from a high place (135). being rur
over by train 133). cutting the throat
(s4), opening the ve.ss (4n,, etc.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09
Correcting nm Injustice

when Mr.. Talkwell fell on the stage
the audience thought he was drunk and
hissed him; but they made up. for /,
when the manager announced that be
was dead"
why, what did they do?"
Gave him three cheers and tiger"
Judge.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

There are people who cannot eat the
more acid red fruits without suffering
from a rash or other disturbances. But
Of oranges, grape fruit, peaches. apples,
pears and grapes it is safe to say that
most people would gain in health by
making one or the other Of them serve
each day for an entire meal.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09
Delicate Hint,

DO you think" queried the young
man. that mothers-in-law are as bad
as they are represented?"
NO. indeed" replied the fluffy
haired maid in the parlor scene. "I'm
sure you would find my mother a most
excellent mother-in-law." - Chicago
Daily News.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

The coast Of Alaska, affected by the
warm japanese current, has temper
ature that rarely falls below zero. and
that does not vary more than Is de-
grees, winter and summer. The rain
and snowfall is excessive here. In
1928 the snowfall at valdes amount.
ed to 81 feet.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

"Of course" said the candid friend to
the pretty widow, you can do as you
like and marry whom you please, but
am just morally certain that if your
poor dead husband were alive he never
would allow you to marry this mar
you've picked out" Chicago Tribune.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09
Thur Accounted Fo,

1t has been said that in captivity
elephants always stand up when they
sleep, but when in the jungle, in their
own land and home, they lie down.
The reason given for the difference
between the elephant In captivity and
Al freedom Il that the animal never
ncQuircs complete confidence in his
cor4 and elwass Nzss for liberty.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

my dear, you should have married a
laboring man. not a clerk"
"Oh, Tom. do you mean lack refine
ment?"
NO, my dear. but he has q stronger
digestion. Baltimore News
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

In tropical forests 80 large q propor-
ton of the plants are Of a sensitive varj-
ETY. that sometimes the path Of tray-
eler may be traced by the withered foli-
aQe 4,
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

Gimme plenty o. ten-dpllar bills to
change" said Uncle Eben, "an' ISM
gwinter worry bout whether de leopard
kin change his spots or not."-Wash
ington Star.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

Blox-Miss Screecher is quite popular
as an amateur vocalist.
Knox-But they tell me her voice is
something fierce.
so it is; but her popularity is fine to
the fact that she refuses to sing for her
friends when they ask Chicago
Daily News.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

A statistical authority says that
woman's chance of being married is best
between 20 and rs. After so her chance
is one In 10000.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09
DOCTORS FALL IN LINE.

Paicng unfing reliability
by Prescribing them for Bak Kidney Bladder Urinary
tribute other Proprietary Medicine from Notes
His Practice" by Dr.. Yorktown,