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The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25
Tests silk Worm Culture.

Prof E. W. Wordsworth Of the de-
partment of entomology of the Uni.
versity of California, has for some
time been interesting himself in the
culture of the silk worm on the Pa
cific slope. He is trying to determine
whether silk worms can be raised in
California on such scale as to make
the venture a commercial success.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25
SUGAR Beets in Ireland,

An important scheme is being init
ated for the establishment, on a gi
gantic scale, of projected sugar in.
dustry in the south of Ireland. Ar.
rangements have been made near
Cork for the planting of over 5000
acres of land with sugar beets. Fac
tories for the manufacture of raw peel
sugar will thAp be erected.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25
To Tax Fat People.

The British Medical Journal sug-
gests that "as luxuries should be tax
ed rather than necessaries a super
fluffy of fat, which is mostly the re-
suit of luxurious living, may not un-
fairly be regarded as fitting object
of taxation" One municipality in
Sweden already taxes superfiuity of
fat
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn
that there IL at least dreaded disease that science
has been able to cure in all its stages, and that is
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease. requires consttu-
tional treatment Halls Catarrh Cure is taken In
ternally acting directly upon the blood and
surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and assist
ing nature in doing It's work. The propretors have
much faith in its curative powers that they offer
One Hundred Dollars for any that It falls u
cure. Send for list OF testimonials,
Address +. j. CHENEY Il CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25
Traffic of London Bridge.

Widening London bridge from SO
feet 5 inches to 65 feet cost $500 a
running inch. But its roadway, 35
feet wide, and its footwalks of Is
feet width on either side are worth
100000 more in increased facility for
it's enormous traffic.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25
Rare Feat of house MOVING.

In Kansas City recently a three
story brick house was raised 160 feet
mp steep bluff. The house was car
red on strong framework of tim
bers and raised by the turning Of 800
Jacks, divided into 80 groups.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25
Refreshina Lemon Baths.

Lemon baths are popular in the
West Indies. Three or four lemons
are cut up and left to soak in the
bath for half an hour before it IS used
and lemon is also rubbed on the body
The effect is most refreshing. Lines
may be used in the same way.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25
The Albany, Denver.

Under new management. Newly
furnished. Table maintained on high.
est plane of excellence. Popular
prices. Headquarters for mining men,
stockmen and merchants. Have your
mail addressed care of THE Albany"
Take Seventeenth street car at Union
depot.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25
Pleasures of Mankind.

Leopard. the Italian essayist, rays:
"Our liveliest pleasures spring from
illusions; hence it is that, while chill
dren find everything in nothing, men
find nothing in everything
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25
Monume nts for Bumpers.

A bumper is not bouncer nor a
crowder. A bumper is one who takes
blunders. Some day money will be
ready for monuments for blunde1
bumpers and mental lightning arrest
ers.-Earl Pratt.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25
Japanese Neeulewomen.

A Japanese needlewoman, instead of
pushing her needle through the stuff
as is our western mode, pushes the
stuff on to her needle as she runs
along, and an exquisitely neat and
swift worker she is.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25

Elderly Adviser am glad you dis
like slangy young men. Miss Quick
step,-You bet 1 do. That's why / had
/ wasn't going to stand for his hash
counter dialect anw longer If ! knew
right. all right,
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25
Evil of Milifarispo

AS long as mankind shall continue
to bestow more liberal applause on
their destroyers than on their bene.
factors, the thirst of military glory
will ever be the vice of the most ex.
alted characters.-Gibbon.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25
Insist on Getting II.

Some grocers say they don't keep
Defiance Starch because they have
stock in hand of IL OF. brands. which
they know cannot be sold to a custo.
mer who has once used the IS or
pkg. Defiance Starch for same money
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25
Studies lonq for Nauqht.

Christian Busch was student of
chemistry at the University of Gies
sen for sixty-six semesters, but never
passed. He could not remember his
lessons because of an injury to the
head received in duel. He died
recently.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25
Flea Bite Caused Trouble,

In the early years of Queen Vic
toria's reign, says Lady Munster, a
courtmartial was held against an off,
Ger on a royal yacht because one OF
the royal children had been bitten by
a fea.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25
More Flexible and LASTING.

won't shake out or blow out: by using
Defiance Starch you obtain better re-
suits than possible with any other
brand and one-third more for same
money.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25

mo man could kiss me-" said Miss
Plainun, with decided emphasis oh,
i don't know" rejoined Miss Dimples.
Some men are awfully reckless"
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25

Il will shake the dust from my
feet" said the disgruntled visitor. But
he was reminded that strong soapsuds
was what his feet really needed.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25
Few Pleasures for Cuban Women

In Cuba young married woman
never walks out alone, and she dances
only with her husband or with some
near relative. whilst her husband
dances with his wife or not at all.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25
Protects Ancient Relics.

The Norwegian Adelsthing has
passed a bill prohibiting the sale or
export abroad of ancient national rel
les, such as old Morse coins, arms.
ruinc inscriptions, remains Of Viking
ships, etc.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25
Officer Is Good spender.

In recent case in a Paris court 1t
was stated that the defendant, young
officer of cavalry, had spent $4OO, 900
in fite months.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25
Worried Her

It was during heavy storm and as
the thunder died away little 5-yeal.
old Margie exclaimed: "Oh, dear. 7
do wish God wouldn't grumble sol"
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25
Riuoeat CXaters.

The biggest edible oysters in the
world are found In Australia. They
measure sometimes more than a foot
across the shell.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25

Her husband simply won't listen
to her." I'D give good deal to know
how he manages it."
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25

He who weds and runs away, may
live to wed another day.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25
IMMENSE TOBACCO PURCHASE.
Eorty-Eight Thousand Dollars Paid
for q Fancy Lot of Tobacco,

The biggest purchase of high grade
tobacco ever made in the West by a
cigar manufacturer was made last
Wednesday by Frank p. Lewis, Peoria
ILL.,, for his celebrated Single Binder
cigar. A written guarantee was given
that the entire amount was to be fancy
selected tobacco. This, no doubt,
makes the Lewis factory the largest
holder in the United States of tobacco
Of 80 high grading.-HeraLd Zra,s-
script, Dec. 81, 1909.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25

When mother hustles her children
out of the room when another woman
calls it's sign there's gossip in the
Air.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25

An article is going the rounds of the
press on the Use and Abuse of Face
Powder" The women use it and the
men abuse 1t.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25
Demands common.sen.e Skirts.

Demands Common-sense Skirts.
The Prague municipal council has
prohibited the trailing of dresses in
public squares, places and streets, un-
der penalty of a heavy fine.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25
Those Who Have Tried It

will use no other. Defiance Cold Wa.
ter Starch has no equal in Quantity
or Quality-16 OF. for 10 cents. Other
brands contain only IL OF.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken Of as
q cough cure.-J. w. O'BRIEN, 322 Third Ave.
N, Minneapolis, Mimi. Jan. 9. 1900.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25
Hereford and Shorthorn Bulls

Both registered and high grade; also range-bred
calves for sale. Address THE WESTERN BREED
Frs ASSOCIATION, A. ]. Boutwell, General Man
arer Union Stock Yards, Denver. Colorado.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25

I'm afraid I'm getting a cold won
der what I'd better take to nip 1t In
the bud" "A nip. of course
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25
Nuhian Goat. Are ae.t.

A French expert maintains that the
best goats are to be fopnd in Nubia
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25

When a man marries for money he
has to work overtime trying to collec
his salary,
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25

Although the woodpecker may have
had no legislative training. 1t may be
noticed that he is always ready to in
troduce bill.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25

ERIC permanently cured. No OF nervousness afose
I'll hrst days of DR.. Klinss KestoF.
r Send for FREE 12: 90 trial bottle and treatisa
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25

The Brown Book of Boston says
there are but $4,000 handsome men in
the country. We did not think there
were that many of US.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25

This would be a pleasant old world
II men would pay their debts as cheer
fully as they pay grudSes.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25

Superior quality and extra quantity
must win. This is why Defiance Starch
II taking the place Of all others.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25

All boys who pursue their studies
are not able to catch up.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25

Marry in haste and repent at leis-
ure," is now old. 1t should read re
pent in hurry
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25

Mrs. windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums, reduces m
nammaton. allays pain, wind coiu. 2sc botto
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25

Some people are not only at home
when opportunity knocks. but they are
prepared to seize it and drag 1t inside
behind doors locked with u comb!na-
tion known only to themselves.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25

Some men stop drinking for the
pleasure OF beginning once more.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-25
How Pens Are Polished.

Pens are polished with ema.y pow.
der in a large revolving drum.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1904-12-23
NEW YEARS BREAKFAST.
In Japan II II n Religious Rite and
Serious Matter.

TO a dcyout japanese breakfast on
New Years day is Il religious rite rath-
or than vulgar satisfaction of the APP
petite. No ordinary dishes are con
slmcd ut this meal. The tea must be
made with water drawn from the well
when the first ray of sun strikes it, il
potpourrl of materials specified by law
forms the staple dish, while ut the fin
sll Il measure of special sake from a
rcd lacquer cup must be drained by
whatsoever desires happiness during
the coming year.
In the room is placed an ''elysian
stand" or red lacquer tray, covered
with evergreen leaves and bearing "A
rice dumping, a lobster. oranges. per
simmons, chestnuts. dried sardines and
herring roe. All these dishes have
special Specification. Tie names Of
soIac are Homogeneous with words Of
happy omen: the others have an ale
goricai meaning. The Holsters curved
back and long claws typify life pro-
lonscd till the frame is bent and the
beard is long: the sarlincs. which al
ways swim III pairs. express conjugal
bliss; the herring is symbolicaI of a
fruitful progeny.
These dishes are not intended for
consumption, although in most cases
the appetite is fairly keen. The ortho-
dox japanese not only sees tie old
year ont: lie rises at 4 to welcome the
| newcomer and performs many cercmo-
mics before lie breaks his fast.-London
Chronicle.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1904-12-23
SYLVESTER EVENING.


flow the Germans Celebrate tine COne
version Of COnstnntine.
The evening Of Dec. 81 is known IN
Germany as sylvester evening IN Eu,
ropean calendars, excepting that Oh
England, the days Of the year nave
mares. and Dec 81 bears the name OF
Sylvester, who was bishop OF Fomc IN
the time OF the Emperor Constantine
and was obliged to hide himself III the
mountains to escape persecution. Then
Il happened that Constantine was snlt'
ten with leprosy, for which horrible
disease the physicians could propose
no other remedy than bath IN the
Hood of young children. For this pur-
bose 5000 children were gathered, Dut
Constantine, moved to pity by inc
despair of the mothers, refused to avail
himself of such sacrifice In Inc
night he was advised In dream 70 re-
call Sylvester and to accept the chris
tian religion, which he did.
This evening Is everywhere In Ter
many n time Of great rejoicing. Far-
ties and balls are given, and friends
gather 10 Spellu tHc last ho'"" Va ~
old year in merriment-ga ana
dancing and, most important OF all, au
gurics and diviuations. Though these
tricks are as old as the hills, they new
err lose their charm. Hot lead Is pour
ed into cold water contained In basin,
ana In solidifying it forms itself INTO
ell kinds Of shapes and figures, In which
many meanings can be read by the
initiated.
Empty walnut shells. in each OF which
burns tiny WAX taper. are put To-
getlcr in basin Of waiter to SWIM III
| opposite directions. If they meet two
| loving hearts will lie united in thar
year. bu, i. they separate the love af-
| fur of those repreSentcd by TIC she!ls
| will come 70 nauglt. Young girls
throw slippers over their heads. IL the
points OF TIE slippers face the door the
owners will be married that year: II
Tie slippers miss the wished FOR direc-
ton tie girls have to remain ut home.
| Sealed cards on which words of COOL
omen. of good advice Or wishes have
been written are passed around. read
cloud ans! considered rs indications OF
the future. New York Tribune.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1904-12-23
Bright's Disease.

The largest sum ever paid for a pre-
option, changed hands In San Fran
ca, Aug. 30, 1901. The transfer in
we'd IN coin and stock SIP, SOC. 90
J was paid by party OF business
n for "a specific for Brights Disease
Il Diabetes, hitherto iDcuraLlc dis
rhey commenced the serious inves.
ii nm Of tue specific Nov. Is, 1900.
e, interviewed scores Of the cured
lried it out on its merits by put
over three dozen cases on the
iuent and watching them. They
en' physicians to name chronic,
rable cases. and administered 1t
ne physicians for judges. Up
iug. %, eighty-seyen per cent Ut
" lest Gases were either well or pro.
'.siag. fdyorably.
There being but thirteen per cent Of
lures, the parties were satisfied and
'scd the transaction. The proceed.
IS Of the investigating committee
dthe clinical reports Of the test cas-
we're published and will be mailed
con application, Address JOHN J.
ULToN COMPANY, 400 Washington
l.. San Francisco. Cal.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1904-12-23
FANTASTIC CELEBRATIONS.
Mysteries md MoraIities At Christ
mas In Middle Ages.

Mysteries md MoraIities At Christ
ma. In Middle Ages.
During tie middle ages Christmas
was celebrated by the gay fastastic
spectacle of dramatic mysteries and
moralitics given by personages In gro
tesGuc masks and singular costumes
The scenery usually represented an in
FAINT III cradle surrounded by the Nir-
gin Mary and st. Joseph, bulls heads
chcrubs, eastern maSi ana many Orna.
mcnts.
Then there We're the Christmas car
OILS or some which recalled the songs Of
the shepherds at the Nativity. These
songs were attended by danccs to the
rhythm Of the variou, musical instru-
ments. Everybody Joined this merry
making, and the wild music and sing
ing We're kept up the liveong night.
OF these ancient Christmas carols but
few have been preserved to us. The fore
going seemed TO be the custom OF all,
Christian nations during the middle
ages.
In Italy it was the custom of the
Ca!abrian mlnstrcls to descent from
tho mountains and discourse their wild
music Deforp the shrine Of the Virgin
Mary. In England and Oh the cont
ncnt Ike bells are still rung at mil
night. Among other rrvcls of the
Christmas season were the so called
feas.s Of fo,ls and Assess, in which ey-
crything serious was burlcsqued. in
fcriors dressed Up AZ their superiors
and great nicn becoming playful, the
whole showing the proncness Of man
to reverse the order Of society and to
ridiculc its dcccncies.
In England Christmas is term mt
once for A religious and mcrrymakins
festival for every rank and age, the
festivities commencing on Christmas
eve and lasting till Candlemas. and cy-
cry day being n holiday till Twelfth
Night tJan. g.. In the houses Of no.
bles lord Of misrule' formerly was
appointed, whose duty It was to pro
vide the rarcst amusement and whose
rule lasted from All IIallow eve
ill Candlemas. They lived on the fat
Of the land, and all OF the tenants were
invited in TO share the general fun AM!
merrymaking.- Houston Post.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1904-12-23
MERTON PURlNGTOS
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department OF the Interior.

Department OF the Interior
Land Office Mt Occur d'Alcne. Idaho.
November 81, 1901.
Notice IL hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intent
lon to make final proof in support OF his
claim. and that said proof will he made be-
fore Register and Receiver Mt Occur IL Alene.
Idaho, on December q, 1901. viz;
FRED +. MELDER
who mace II. T.. Nos. 1850 aud a,11 for the
SWA SEA, f.. SEA sec. Is, TIP. 81 II, Wv b..
IN,
lie names tho following witnesses to prove
his cOntiduous residence upon and cuitiva-
tion 1T said land. viz
William Il. Wilson. Oscar i. Meldcr. Of
White, Idaho; Edwin J. Young Of Rathdruni,
Idaho; William a. White, OF Spokane. Wash.
Nov IS to Dec3V Il. N. DUNN, Register.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1904-12-23
NOTICE.

NOTICE Us HEREBY GIVEN THAT IN
IN compliance with the provisions OF AN act
entitled and act 10 provide for the payment
OF salaries to County Officers and .tc." Of
the Session Laws of 1899.
!. the undersigned. shall apply to- the Botrd
OF County Commissioners Of Kootenni Coun-
ty. Idaho. during their regular session in
January 1905. for such clerical and deputy
assistance as may be- necessary fOr the pro-
per management and conduct OF affairs 4 (
the office of Sheriff in and for kootcnai
County. Idaho, for the years Of 1000 and i.6G.
EDWIN nOCST,
Sheriff elect of KOotenai County. idaho.
Dated at Rathdrum, Idaho, this sth day OF
December, 1904. ln .J6-U Us
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1904-12-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department OF the Interior.

Icpart mcnt OF inc ThttTlOr.
Land Office ut cocnr q Alcne Idaho.
November 81. 1901.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
AIMED settler has tild notice Of his intention
to make final proof In support OF his claim
ana that said proof will he mnde before the
Register ana Receiver at Cocurd' Alenc, Ida
no, on January 10. 1905, viz:
GEORGE W. pUGAN.
who made fIomestead entry No lais. for the
SEA, section 10. township 81 II. r. 5 W m.
He names the following witnesses 10 prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva.
tion Of said land. VIZ: William II. Howell.
George W. Howell. William ESch and David
+. Finncy. all of Rathdrum. Idaho.
Nov. 25 to Dec. 80 Il, N. DUNN, Register
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1904-12-23

New Years IN France is greater
day for exchanging gifts than Christ.
mas. The custom of New Years calls.
one" 50 popular in this country, hut
now fallen almost into disuse. Is still
supreme in Paris. Great family din
ners, In which the orange figures most
prominently. add to the gayety Of tho
day. So crowded are the pavcments
on the boulcvart.s that pedestrians
sometimes have to take the middle Of
the street
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1904-12-23
An Improved Diary.

This" explained tile bookseller, sis
our latest patent diary. We think it Is
the cievcrest thing in that line ever de-
yised.'
The shopper turns the leaves idly.
but l can't see where it is different
from any other she observes.
NO: Well. If You will look at all
the dates after Jan. 23 you will see
that in each space has been printed.
Got up. ate breakfast, lunch and din
ner and went to bed That insures u
complete diary for the Judge
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1904-12-23

TbGV sought be- that night, al they
~ sought her nert day,
lind trey seu5ht her In vain when :
week ,,aesed away.
In the highest. the lowest, the teneIiest spot
veuns Lowell sought wildly, but found her net
Hnd YEARS Few by. and tbttr arief 1t last
Was t,ld as eerTowfuI tale long rast.
lind when Lowell appeared tbe children cried.
''See, TIE cid msn wcere fer his fairy tride!"
TIC knsth IN ED ehsst that had long lair
II RID
Mas found In the castie. CMy raised
the I'D,
Hnd ehel.ton form lay mo!dering there,
In the bridal wrtati, OF that lady fair.
Or, sal vas her fate! In sportivc Jest
She hid from her Iord in the old cab chest.
1t closed With spring and, dreadful doom.
Che bsi1e lay e!asped in her living tomb!
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1904-12-23
A Erlghtened lIOree.

Running like mad down the street
dumping the occupants, or a hundred
other accidents. are every day occur
rences. 1t behooyes everybody to
have reliable Salve handy and there
none as good as Bucklen's Arnica
Salye. Burns, Cuts, Sores, Eczema
and Piles, disappear quickly under It's
soothing effect. 25c, at DR.. L. Wenz
Drug Store.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1904-12-23
CONTEXT NOTICE.
Department of tae Interior,
United States Land Offiee.

Department Of The Interior,
United States Land Office,
CGur d'Alenc, idaho, Nov. Il, I904
A sufficient contest affidavit having boon
- fled In this Office by Harry Kaye Of
AthOl. Idaho. contestant against HID. entry
1909. made April 1e, 1900 for ~ MEN SEA,
NW!A ard lot &, Section D. Township Is n
Range 3 W. b. M, by james G., Donovan. Con-
testec, IN which II f. alleged that said james
G. Donovan deceased, had at the time OF
making said Entry No. 1000 made u prior Hd
E. No. 1880 ut lincoln Co. Kan. for nv NV
Ia, sec. rs & M NE Ia sec. Is. TIP 10, X. z w,
and that|F. Z. No. yGls issued therefore Oct
Is, 1879, and Patent issued thereon Aug l.
1850. That said Hid 1879 was made In the
name OF James Donovan. and that said
james Donovan and James q. Donovan were
one ana he same person and that when
James Z. Donovan made said HID 1909 for So
NE IL x Sc - NV ~ and lot 8. see. o afore-
said he lad exhausted his lid. right and
same was enormously and fruudently nudc
said parties are hereby notified 10 appear
respond and offer evidence touching said al
ieSation VI ~ O'Clock II. m. on January H.
Iaoo, before the Register and Reccfycv ut the
United states Land Office In CHur d. Alene,
Idaho.
The said contestant having, in a proper
afhdavit, hled Nov. 10, 1904. set forth facts
which show that after ne diligence personal
service or this ncticc can not be made. II Is
hereby ordered and directed that such notice
be given W due and proper publication,
Doc to Jany IL X. N. DUNN, Register