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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-07-02

81 n little Californian town, situated
| at the foot of long. low range of
mountains, lived young girl whose
name was Helen Mills. Hers was a
lovely home. The great house, with
it's wide verandas, stood in the midst
of many acres of beautiful grounds,
with mountains forming the back
ground. 1t was the second day of
July. and Helen had invited number
of young people to come down from
San Francisco and remain over the
Fourth. That evening the young
hostess entertained her guests by TAX
ing them for hay ride; the next day
she had planned other delightful en-
tertainments, so the boys and girls
looked forward with great anticipation
to see what the next day would bring
forth. They were sure it would be
something delightful, for who could
help having a good time on the Fourth
of July?
When her guests were about to dis
perse to their rooms that night Helen
told them that they would be called
very early the next morning, as they
were going on picnic and would have
to drive some twenty miles to reach
the spot.
Early the next morning they were
off, some in traps and others on horse
back. They were a merry party, and
the clear, fresh mountain air, ladened
with the perfume Of wild flowers
which grew deep down in the canyons,
raised their spirits to the highest de-
gree. Once or twice they drove up
fearful inclines and the girls closed
their eyes in terror, but there was no
cause for fear, as the drivers were
well used to such places.
At length the place was reached.
1t was not public picnic ground; in
fact, Helen said she knew there had
never been a picnic there before; that
she and her father were fishing one
day and their canoe had taken them
by that place. Helen said then if they
had a picnic the Fourth, they would
go there, and her plan had been acted
upon. For some time before they
reached the spot the road lay between
great open fields, the canyons just
visible across them. They turned off
the road and drove through a great
field; when they reached the trees they
all stepped from their traps and the
girls waited while the boys fed and
watered the horses, then they walked
down a steep incline and into the
canyon. At first they were awed by
the grandeur and silence of the place
silent but for the rush of the river
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-07-02
"Faher can tell lie; did with my little cannon"

and the occasional song of a bird; but
they were young and full of life and
fun, and it was not for long that the
serious mood lasted.
The boys fell to gathering fagots
for fire on which to roast the chick
ems they had brought with them; they
did this by taking a two-pronged stick,
whiting it smooth. then thrusting it
into the chicken and holding it over
the fire; the stick was turned and
twined until the fowl was nicely roast
ed. While the boys were doing this
the girls spread a large cloth on a
smooth piece of ground, and had put
on it all sorts Of tempting eatables,
then placing rugs and carriage robes
on the ground, all sat down, with raw
enous appetites. After lunch they lay
around on the robes, too lazy to move,
and told stories and sang for nearly
two hours. Then, as it was very
warm, they were ready for a swim in
the inviting pool surrounded by moss
grown powders. not far away. There
was scramble for bathing suits and
everyone helped to make dressing
rooms Of branches and long grass, then
the fun began. One would have
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-07-02
BATTLEFIELD ANGEL.
NOBLE LIFE WORK OF MISS
CLARA BARTON.
Her Career Recalled by Her Resigna-
ton from the Presidency of the Amer
lean Red Cross Society-Succeeded by
Mrs. John a. Logan.

After nearly half century of loving
service to her suffering fellow mortals.
during which she has personally di.
rected the relief work in times of war.
fires, flood, famines, pestilence and
ep1demics, she who is one of the
warmest and wisest humanitarians OF
the age, whose tender nursing. loving
sympathy and unfailing courage won
Tor her among the soldier boys Of
'6O-'65 the name of The Angel of the
Battlefield" Miss Clara Barton, has
stepped down from the high place she
has so long occupied and has been sue
ceeded by Mrs. John A. Logan, as pres
tdent of the American Red Cross Asso-
citation.
The resignation of Miss Barton. as
the head of the Red Cross Society In
this country, is the elimination of sew
eral years of internal strife in that
body. A number of the members of
the Board of Management have been
demanding an accounting of the funds
of the society and suggesting that Miss
Barton retire from the active presi-
dency. There has been of late consid-
cradle distrust of the management of
Red Cross affairs because of Miss Bar
toms age and her liability TO manage
IL: person the business of the great or
one thinks of the good that Miss Bar
ton has done for her country and hui
manity, of her noble life work and
sweet character, it seems deplorable
that in the evening of her splendid
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-07-02
OUR FLAG FOREVER.
Post.

She's up there-Old Glory-where light
nings are sped;
She dazzles the nations with ripples of red,
And she'll wave for us living, or droop Ger
us dead
The flag of our country forever
stars streami
And the stripes red signals Of liberty
CLEAN!
And we dare for her, living, or dream the
last dream
Meath the flag of our country forever!
She's up there-Old Glory-no tyrant dealt
scars,
No blur on her brightness, no stain on her
stars
The brave blood OF heroes hath crimsoned
her bars.
She's the flag of our country foreveri
Frank L. Stanton.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-07-02
A Fourth of july Remedy

The best remedy for a powder burn
is to keep away the air. and flour. oil
or plunging the hand in cold water and
Keeping it there will do this until the
burn can be properly dressed. One
mother saved her little child from be-
ing disfigured for life by her GOODNESS.
he tipped a dish of hot oatmeal into
his face, and she Immediately poured
olive oil from the cruet over his face
ana Kept 1t there. The result was the
burns healed without q scar
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-07-02
Havana's GOIpotba

When Americans visit Havana they
are confronted with many peculiar
customs. One of the most startling
and revolving is that which prevails In
regard to the dead Colon cemetery.
abeautiful burial ground, laid out in
romantic walks, arched with superb
trees and adorned with costly monu-
ments and classic cenotaphs, is the last
home for all. grandee and peasant
alike.
The rainbow effects of the city's
architecture are carried out here. As
revealed in the various colors of the
crosses which mark the graves; but
suddenly, and without warning. the
vision is astonished with a grotesque
contrast, which is truly a shocking
commentary upon civilization.
1t appears that the ground in this
cemetery is leased. not sold. and il
after term of five years the renewal
rent is not paid the dead forfeit their
resting places. The bodies are ruth
lessly dug up and cast into common
heap, exposed to public view along
with thousands of other skulls and
bones of men, women and children
who can never be traced by posterity.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-07-02
The Temple of Freedom.

May this immense temple of free
uom ever stand lesson to oppressors.
an example to the oppressed, a sane
tuary for the rights of mankind. And
may these happy United States attain
that complete splendor and prosperity
which will illustrate the blessings Of
their government and for ages to come
rejoice the departed souls of It's foun-
uers'-Lafayette's Farewell Speech to
American Congress.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-07-02
life she should be subjected to humili-
alton and misrepresentation.
Miss Barton's Career.

alton and misrepresentation.
Miss Barton's Career.
A native of Massachusetts, where
she was born seventy-four years ago,
Miss Barton's life work began with
the Civil War; when she gave up all
thought of any other occupation and
consecrated her life to the services
OF her fellow men. Her first expert
ence in the field was at the battle Of
Bull Run. Undaunted by the sight of
blood, the cries and groans of the
wounded, or the shrieks of the dying
this angel of Mercy" continued in
her good works during the whole Of
that long and bitter struggle. Aside
from her services In behalf of the sick
and wounded soldiers, she, was keenly
alive to the necessity of a better sys-
tenn of Identification for those of the
dead who, for lack of time, were hur-
riedly buried. To this end she devoted
all of the time which could possibly be
spared from her other duties.
Miss Barton's labors in this connec-
lion were so valuable as to claim recog-
milton from Secretary Stanton, who
called upon her to go to Andersonville
and assist in the Identification of the
dead that suitable stones might be
erected to mark their graves. Through
her fundamentally many thousands of
buried soldiers were disinterred iden-
titled and tenderly placed In marked
graves.
In the Franco-PrussianW War.
For time after the close of the war
Miss Barton lectured upon her work
and experiences among the boys in
blue. Overwork brought on a severe
illness in 1869, from which she suffer-
ed a long time, afterward going to
Switzerland for a much-needed rest.
But grim war seemed ever at hand to
claim her attention. With the break
ing out of the Franco-Prussian trouble
she was asked to join the Information
al Red Cross Society in its labors on
the battlefield. There she distinguished
herself again by her remarkable ex-
ecutive ability, as well as by faithful
work among the sick and wounded.
At the surrender of Metz she gave
practical assistance, and was of inesti-
mable service at the close of the siege
of Paris. AS a result of her labors
Miss Barton was decorated with the
Iron Cross by the Emperor and EN-
press of Germany.
After her return to America Miss
Barton worked for years before finally
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-07-02

O"iihoiii io DOyS anu girls are accom-.
plished In one thing, and that is swim.
ming.
Awhile after their swim Helen. with
three or four others. started ou+ +o
take a walk along the bank of the
river. They rambled on and on. The
river, which was not very large had
dwindled into a merry brook: they fol-
lowed it along up steep path. thlcklv
wooded. when suddenly they came m
on clearing and in the midst of a.
stood a cabin. Being curious to see
who could live in such a lonely place
they approached. On the doorstep sat
a little girl about 8 years; she was
dressed neatly in a blue pin0hon,
apron, and her bare feet were lilo III
tie snowfakes. Helen began o com
Versauon with her in which she learn
ed That the child knew nothing about
the Fourth of July; but she annearod
very much interested in Helen,s do
scrlption of firecrackers. One ne +ho
girls said, rather thoughtlesslv wbo+
a pity 1t was that the LITTLE GIRL oo,,Id
not see the display of fireworks thev
We're to have that night. The chiId's
woebegone little face touched Helen,s
heart and she acted upon a geparous
impulse Knocking at the door. she
was admitted by the mother of tho
cniid' VINO seemed greatly surprised at
seeing the group OF boys and girls:
anu wnen Helen told her of her wish
to take the little one with them 70 ON.
Joy the fireworks that evening, prom
ising tnat some one would bring her
safely home the next day, the mother
was delighted, and, calling the child
told her or the treat. When the little
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-07-02
Where the Pinch Come.

Banks-Going to have fireworks at
your house on the Fourth?
Bings-Nope.
Banks-Can't afford them, eh?
Bings-Can afford the fireworks, but
l can't stand the surgeons bills
Philadelphia North American.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-07-02
Where the "DeciaratIon, Isu

The original copy of the Declarat;on
Vi independence is no longer to be seen
oy the public, because exposure to the
alr ana light has made the text and sig
natures almost illegible. The document
Is now Kept in large safe in the library
OF the state Department, Washington.
ana 1t is believed that the faded lines are
recovering some of their color.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-07-02

securing the adoption Of the Red Gross
treaty by the United States in 1881.
Miss Barton distributed relief in the
Russian famine of 1892, headed an ex-
petition in the Armenian trouble of
1896, and at the request of President
Mckinley carried relief to starving
Cuba in 1898. She did personal field
work in the Spanish-American war;
and conducted relief work at Galveston
after the great tidal wave.
Mrs. Logan's Noble Record.
Mrs. John A. Logan, the widow of
BLACK Jack" Logan, the famous I'm
ion general, and who succeeds Miss
Barton as president of the Red Cross
Society, is no stranger to work along
those lines. She it was who instituted
the famous striped hospital of the
Civil War. Immediately after the bat
tie of Belmont, in Missouri, 500 of Gen.
Logan's men came down with the mea-
sizes. Here was a predicament. There
was no such thing as a hospital in
which men could be sheltered. There
was no one to nurse the brave young
fellows who had just gone so gallant
ly through their first battle, not even
tents in which they could be quarter
ed. Mrs. Logan was the woman of the
hour and rose to the emergency with
that strength and decision that have
always marked her character. She
marshaled a few of the officers wives,
and detailing them with a generalship
of which any veteran might be proud,
made a complete and exhaustive can
vass of the surrounding counties in
the battle section. The men were sick
at Cairo, ILL.,, and "a hours after she
had started out Mrs. Logan was back
with a carload of supplies, gathered
from hundreds of farmhouses. The
hospital was in the City Hotel The
wives, mothers and sweethearts in that
part Of the country opened out their
stores of household goods most gener-
ously. Not only were there delicacies
for the sick soldiers, but fine, soft
homespun blankets. of brilliant stripes
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-07-02
He May Be Good Now.

81 never trouble myself about the
future he said.
mo wonder" she replied. cit must
keep you pretty busy thinking about
your past"
The Imperial press., 1904-12-31
Cured Paralysis.

W. s. Baily, True, Texas, writes: "My wife had been suffering five years with paralysis in her arm, when was per- suaded to use Ballard's Snow Liniment, which cured her all right. have also used it for old sores, frostbites and skin eruptions, Itdoes the work" 25 cents, 50 cents and $1.0O.
 For sale by Imperial Drug Go. Dr. P. s. Anderson Propr. Phone 78.
The Imperial press., 1904-12-31
Hotel Imperial Arrivals

G. H. Spooner, l.. A. Express: c. H.. Trego, Holtville; Wm. R. Peasley, Los Angeles; D. A. Wheeler, Hattie A. Richards, J. F. Boyd, Holtville; Chas N. Perry, Calexico; Chas. A. Boettger, Redlands; J. M. Dye, Santa Ana /; w. w. Colmery, Los Angeles; Lillis F. Smith and wife, Endicott, Wash.; R.W. Poindexter, Los Angeles; Mrs. D. C.. MacDougal, Los Angeles; D. A. Mur- phy, Los Angeles; G. w. Hollowel,l ,l San Francisco; MT. and Mrs. w. F. Swin gle, Washington, D. o.; V P. Edie, Albuquerque, N. M.; Arthur Deal. Phoenix; Frank Murphy, -; L. L.. Morse, Palo Verde; H. Whitaker, Sils- bee; P. E. Blockert, Silsbee; w. B.. Richards, Holtville; s. K. Fuller, Early, Iowa; Dell Wood, Keystone; l.. 1. Coy, San Bernal dino; Perry Whiting, San Bernardino; w. F. Holt, Redlands :; D. c. King, Los Angeles; J. Porter, E. Porter, Holtville; c. M. West, City :; James G. Hammels, Glendale, Ariz. :; w. V. Hardy, Calexico; 1. c. Pratt, Acme, Ariz. Grace L. Beam, Los An geles; Mabel and Ward Hurlburt, City :; J. M. Cardiff, J. L. Cardiff, San Ber- nardino; James Peterson, Milbank, S. D.; D. A. Beal, Winatchie; F. B. Pres ton, Calexico; R. F. Garner, G. A.. Long, Gus Reiner, San Bernardino :; J. M. Keystone, San Francisco; R. D.. Raymond, Boston.
The Imperial press., 1904-12-31
Bard Ever Watchful

Says the Times in a, Washington dis patch: Senator Bard has been taking up with the reclamation service impor tant projects in California, and particu- larly details of the Yuma or Imperial situation on the Colorado River, and the Klamath project in the northern end of the State His advice and suggestions are peculiarly valuable because of his local knowledge of conditions. As chairman of the Senate Committee on Irrigation, the Senator is in position to materially advance the development of the States wonderful natural re- sources under the reclamation law. Matters pertaining to reclamation along the Colorado River are all before the Secretary of the Interior, and it is ex- pected that at an early date a decision will be given as to the policy of the de- partment. Senator Bard is urging speedy action. and wherever possible is su pplying additional information or ad- vice. He is also devoting considerable thought to the Klamath project, to see that the interests of all parties are pro- tected, and at the same time to assure speedy development of arid lands in that part of the State.
 The Methodist church gave an enter tainment, followed by Christmas tree, Friday night of last week. The recita- tions and tableaux by the children were a credit to themselves and the church, and many little hearts were gladdened by Santa Claus gifts.
The Imperial press., 1904-12-31

Now is the time to buy Imperial pro- perty. It is the finest tract of rich land on earth and the only part of Southern California with an abundance of water behind it. Come around and let us show you a snug little farm at moderate cost, handsome town residence lot or a good business one for in- come purposes.
 We know the country, we know the property and we know the values.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-03-17
YOUNG UPLE WEDDED

West Epping, N. H., March IA
The question of whether Bertha Morse
is or is not the wife of Willis johnson
is absorbing the attention of many of
the residents of this town and of Ep-
ping at present.
Willis johnson, the groom, is sixteen
years Of age and his wife is thirteen
years and five months old. rhe boy
resides with his parents and the girl
has been living with her grandparents,
as her father is working in Haverhill
and her mother is away.
1t is reported that the arrangements
for the marriage were made and car.
ried out by the Johnson family. They
secured the license and then called
upon the Rev. 7. G. Langdale to tie
the knot. This he declined to do and
they then applied to justice of the
peace, who married the couple. AS
soon as the marriage became known
the relatives of the girl called for Po-
lice Officer Bartlett and also consulted
a lawyer, in the hope that they might
be able to take the girl away. This
they were unable to do and it now APP
pears that the marriage is legal as
Mrs. johnson, the groom mother,
answered all the questions that the
law required.
The mother of the girl is not at
home but the father has been notified
and is expected to arrive in town to.
morrow. 1t is thought that legal pro.
ceedings will be instituted to recover
the custody Of the girl but what the
outcome will be is not known. Lo-
cally, the marriage is believed to be
legal and the young man may still
retain his youthful bride.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-03-17
PANIC ON FERR AT.

Boston, March l4-The passengers
on the ferryboat City of Boston were
thrown into panic on Sunday night
by their boat striking waterlogged
scow. The boat was from here to
Chelsea.
Capt. Charles Phelps attempted TO
quiet the passengers but at this mo.
ment the engineer and fremen came
on deck with the announcement that
the bow of the ferry was smashed and
the boat was sinking. Captain Phelps
ordered full speed ahead and steered
his craft on to a mud fiat BY the
time the ferry grounded her deck was
awash, and the passengers were in a
state Of terror. When the fiat was
reached one of the Massachusetts HUI
name Sooiety's lifeboats was along
side. The passengers with life pre-
servers strapped about them fought
wildly to get on board the lifeboat
With difficulty few women and chill
dren were finally taken off. The po-
liceboat Waterman coming up soon
after landed the remaining passengers.
No one was seriously hurt. There
were twenty eight passengers on the
boat
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-03-17
DISTRICT MEETING.

The district meeting of the knights
of Pythias for the district embraced
in the lodges in Montpelier, Barre,
Marshfield and Groton, was held with
Vinoitia Lodge of Barre on Tuesday
afternoon and evening.
The afternoon session was called to
orc.er by the chancellor commander of
Vincitia Lodge. After the opening
exercises @, f. O. Tinker of St.
Johnsbury, grand keeper of records
and seals. and Phinney Oowles of
Hardwick, grand chancellor, exempt
fled the secret Sork of the order W .
f. GilchrisT, past supreme represen-
tative, also reviewed the work. The
work of exemplitcstion proved very
interesting and helpful to the officers
and knights
The Barre Lodge, Vincitia, worked
the third rank on one candidate. The
work was done in a manner that re-
ceived high commentator from those
who witnessed it.
After the work of the evening was
over the company, to the number Of
eighty two, repaired to Lynch's res
taurant in Barre, where they sat down
to banquet that was thoroughly en-
joyed by all. The post-prandial ex-
ercises were omitted on account of
the approach of train time. The ban
quet broke up in time for those resid-
ing outside Barre to catch the mid.
night train.
All the lodges in the district were
represented and all the company
united in pronouncing the meeting
success.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-03-17
NIAGARA IS PASSING.

a bill is now before the New York
legislature by which corporation
seeks the right to use such part of
the water of the Niagara river for
power that the possibility of the de-
struction of the falls is brought
strongly before the public. 1t appears
that every grant of power from the
great falls has thus far been made free
of any payment to the State, and that,
so loose has the legislation been,
already there are some OF the com
panies that have the right to use the
entire falls so far as the State of New
York has power to grant it. 1t even
the present companies should develop
their plants as far as they can, the
American falls would become dry and
only the Horseshoe Fails be left for
sightseers,
In round numbers Niagara is said
to develop 3, 500, 600 horsepower the
year around the flow of water being
scarcely affected by rains or droughts
on account of the equalizing of the
Great Lakes. 1t is estimated that at
present only about II, 300, 600 horse
power are now used in all the factor
les and mills of the United States.
In other words, Niagara has the power
run third of the factories of the
country. Water power costs anywhere
from g. 81 to 1898. 0S per year for each
horsepower, according to the figures
of New England experts. So it is
plain that the power of Niagara is
worth millions on millions every year
for purely commercial purposes
But New York Legislators are giving
it away with free and careless hand.
and soon, unless the course of events
changes, great wall of stone with
water trickling over it in little rivu-
hets will be all there will be left of
the mighty Niagara. And still the
Legislators vote it away. 1t seems as
though the people who are interested
in the great falls as one OF the won
ders OF the Western Hemisphere should
have something for sop to their
feelings. 1t is worth millions. Why
should not those who get the grants
pay we'll for them?
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-03-17
DEAD IN FOUR MIN UTES.

Ossining, n. Y, March a. Thorn
as Tobin, the slayer of Captain Graft
at the Empire Hotel in New York city
two years ago, was electrocuted at :03
this morning. Tobin marched into
the death room without tremor and
was strapped in the chair in less than
thirty seconds and was ottcially de-
clared dead four minutes later. Four
shocks of seventeen volts each were
given the condemned man. The post
mortem showed no indication of in
sanity.