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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-03


excellent ability and one in whom the
senator had an abiding faith as to his
accuracy. The interview was printed
at critical time in the senator's pO-
litical career. He claimed to have
been incorrectly reported, but those
who We're familiar with his fiery man
ner of speech could not make them
selves believe that the reporter had
erred in any material manner. But
the interview appeared SO different in
cold type from the way il sounded in
his conversation with the reporter that
it was difficult for the senator to real
ize that lie had not been made the vic
tim of Il plot by his enemies to bring
about his downfall. He failed of re
election. soon retired to private life and
was ever after hostile TO reporters
Miss Adams says that about the only
thing this relative ever gave her was
advice. ana that was. Never be inter
viewed" though the reason assigned
by the senator is not Miss Adams rea-
son for avoiding the reporters.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-03

Stories
Told by
Stage Folk
~HE other day David Belasc

"HE other day David Belasco,
n the playwright and manager,
was commenting on the diff
ficulties experienced by young
playwrights in getting their manu-
scripts read. He said:
In a majority of cases the plays are
not read or even looked at. But the
managers like to make man think
his play has been read, even if they
have to reject it. When | was Il young
fellow | went with a manuscript to
manager to whom | afterward sold
several plays. My copy was tied up
in Il neat roll, with knot of pink tape.
"Come in two weeks, he said.
Il went and the play was handed
back.
"'Have you read it, l inquired.
"'Sure' said the manager. Read it
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-03

Blanche Walsh. for whom Clyde
Fitch has written a new play entitled
"The Woman In the Case" is able to
learn a new part very quickly if the ne
cessity arises. The first time that she
played Trilby she had to take the role
on very short notice. Miss Virginia
Harmed, who was taking the part in
the company to which Miss Walsh then
belonged, was taken ill., Miss Walsh
found herself facing this emergency at
noon one Saturday, knowing not one
line of the play and facing Il row of
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-03

III ~ Sell SOtly IL
won't do
Il united the
knot, unrolled the
manuscript and
laid on the mana
gers desk sixty
four pages of white
paper without a
mark on it.
ut is not always
that a mans fu-
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-03

that its rejection
docs not imply
lack of merit" But
the Saturday Even
ing Post tells how
the author of "Pipes
of Pam was once
rebuffed when he
called at the Office
of a country editor
with a poem which
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-03

Prospective Purchaser-Is that a
genuine English bulldog?
Dealer = Genuine English? Why,
say. that dog actually drops an III
every time he harks.-Chicago News.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-03

''Why do. they have yellow cars for
the senate side of the national capitol
and green cars for the house side?"
asked a constituent of Representative
Bowers of Mississippi.
NO particular reason, | guess" an
swered Mr.. Bowers, except that the
senate's got Il yellow streak and is not
as green MS the house."
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-03

He felt Il longing for a smoke coming
on, so he drew a finely favored Ha-
vana from his pocket. He scratched a
match against the saddle and was just
about to light the weed when shell
whizZed suddenly by, and the quick
rush of air accompanying the shell put
the match out. He was about to strike
another when, turning, he discovered
that the shell had made its mark, for
there lay the dead body of his brother
To this day he has sort of super
stition regarding lighted cigars, and
this explains why he only INDUCES in a
dry" smoke.
Senator Chauncey NJ. Depew tells of
bibulous traveller who entered the
Grand Central station in New York and
4 zigzagged up to the ticket window.
'Do you shell-shell tickets here?" he
asked
"What point, please?"
u "Well, shay, young fellow" said the
man. what tickets have you in stock?"
Major General Arthur Macarthur,
U. S. A., who on the invitation of the
Japanese is to accompany their army
in Manchuria and inspect the military
operations there, is veteran of two
wars and senior major general of the
United States army. He looks very
young, and no one would take him for
a veteran of the civil war. He was
only fifteen when that war began, and
his father had hard work to prevent
his running away and joining the army
at that age. Two years later he got
into the fighting as lieutenant in the
Twenty-fourth Wisconsin regiment and
was at once assigned to duty as regi-
mental adjutant. He was so boyish
looking that the soldiers at first laugh
ed at him. but they soon learned he
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-03

he is a gentle and is friendly with the
authorities of the Mormon church and
with Senator Smoot. who is an apostle
Of that church.
In 1888 he married Rosa Lee.
daughter Of the Mormon elder John D.
Lee, who was executed by the federal
authorities in 1877 for his part in the
famous Mountain Meadows massacre
Of 1857, in which about 100 non-AIor-
mon emigrants lost their lives.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-03


member of the HENRY W. PALMER.
Pennsylvania constitutional convention
of 1S72-73 and was attorney general of
the state from 1879 to 1888.
In 1861, at Plattsburg, n. Y, Repre-
sentative Palmer married Miss Ellen
NJ. Webster, who won the affection of
the large mining population in her hus-
bands district by her efforts for the
improvement of social and economic
conditions among the miners families
and who founded in 1891 the Boys In
dustrial association, known as the "B.
l. A." She worked for years in behalf
of the breaker boys of the anthracite
region, seeking to improve their minds
and enlarge their limited educational
opportunities. Many of Mrs. Palmer's
"boys" have graduated from the coal
mines and won positions of prominence
in the community.
Commander w. III. Brownson Of the
navy, says Golfers Weekly, tells Of a
German, a recruit in the naval service,
WIN uuIluS Ccl tain NolSh was, III
accordance with the regulations, call
ing the hours.
"Sefen bells and all ISIS vell!' called
the German correctly enough. Those
who heard the next call were much as
tonished by this amusing variation:
Eight bells and all ISIS not veil!
haf droppit mein hat overpoard"
William Bliss Carman, better known
in the literary world simply as Bliss
Carman, writes verse that is usually in
demand. 1t does not come back to his
desk with politely phrased information
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-03

1t is easy to take joke in the spirit
in which II is intended II It Is on the
other fellow.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-03

bed and reading
Hamlet as l al
ways do when 1
wish mental recrea-
ton and recupera-
ton. l try to devote
several hours each
day to reading. l
have educated my
self by reading good
works. 1t is not in
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-03

when he had them engraved for his
daughter's-not his wife's-graveston
he inclosed them in quotation marks to
Indicate that he was not the author of
them. Who the writer is he does not
know; but, as he says, the lines were
to him touching and beautiful and eX-
pressed what he felt better than any
words of his own could have done.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-03


In one important department, I'M
molested by public criticism, the adj
vertlsers have even now established
tastefulness as the underlying essential
principle of their competition. This
Is In window dressing, vital part Of
advertising. The beautiful not the
bizarre; the attractive rather than the
startling; the allurlng and interesting
are now sought In the window effects
Of every shop, from the great depart
ment store to the little candy Kitchen
from the basement lights of a modest
florist to the long plate glass front Of
q shoe emporium. Salaries Of several
thousand dollars year are paid In
cities to the ARTISTS" most skilled In
window dressing, and their requisi-
tons for plants or ENTHUSIASTICALLY ir-
relevant as these may be to the stock
on sale and designed merely to add
to the beauty Of the window picture
are honored ungrudgingly. In effect
the merchant says, "Give me q beau
tiful window that people will stop
and look at, and that yet shall indicate
generally the sort Of goods l handle
and l do not care what 1t costs."-
Charles NJ. Robinson in Atlantic.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-03

An Egg Laying Contest In Progress.
A laying competition is a unique en-
terprise undertaken by the Kansas en-
pertinent station. From Nov. 1, 1904.
to the same day in 1905 the contest
will continue between Barred Plymouth
Rocks, White Wyandottes, Light Brab-
mas and Rhode Island Reds. For some
reason the Industrious and trustworthy
Leghorns seem to be passed by.
UnaccountabIe Surprise.
'Some men never learn by expert
ence."
That's true" answered young Mrs.
Torkins. Charley is just as much SUP
prised every time he loses at the races
as If it had never happened before."--
Washington Star.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-03

Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here.
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear
heart;
Good night, good
night.
1t appears that this
statement is errone-
Gus. The lines are
favorite ones with
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-03
People
Mentioned
= In the News

n PARAGRAPH has been 60
~ ing the rounds of the press
referring to the following
Inscription, which, it is
stated, was writteu by Mark Twain for
the tombstone Of his wife in Woodlawn
cemetery, Elmira, n. y:
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1905-12-07

See our elegant display of holi-
J day goods. City Drug Store.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1905-12-07
Football.

The principal event of Thanks
giving day was the football game
between the Invincibles and the
Ironclads at the ball park and
which was witnessed by fully $50
persons. The halves were each of
twenty-five minutes duration aud
were fast and furious from start to
finish. Both sides are deserving
of much credit both for Individual
and team work. The game was
pulled off without any disagree
ments and unpleasantness. A ban
quet in the evening at the Hotel
Revere for the two teams closed
the days sporting events, with a
few bruises to remind the players
of Thanksgiving, 1905.
Local football enthusiasts are
trying to arrange another game fol
Christmas day, although no defin'
ite arrangements have yet beer
made.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1905-12-07
WATER QUESTION
is DEFERRED
City Council Will Take Up the Matter
at Next Meeting.
SUBMIT PLANS FOR SEWER SYSTEM
Engineer Roberts Estimates
Cost at $3l ,4O3.

At a meeting of the city council
Monday night the application of
Messrs. McGrane, Talkington and
Evans for water franchise was
deferred until the next meeting of
the council, which will be held the
first Monday in January, as the
water aud light committee to whom
the matter has been referred ask
for more time to consider it. The
city will ask the manager of the
Jack water system to grant a new
option. The outcome will be
watched with much interest.
The advisability of purch asing
the building on east Main street
for council chambers was referred
to the street committee.
Engineer w. j. Roberts of Pull
man submitted to the council COM
plete specifications, profile maps
and maps of the city and a route
for the installation of sewer sys.
tenn, the cost of which is estimated
at S31, ,4O3. The matter has been
taken under advisement by the
council.
An ordinance was passed to open
the north end of Idaho avenue for
one-fourth of a mile. The stree,
will be eighty feet wide and will
interfere with property holders.
Five appraisers have been appoint
ed to investigate the matter and
anyone who will have to lesser
their property by the opening o
the street will be fully remunerated
An ordinance was passed pro
viding for the extension of the city
limits in the west portion of tn,
city to include Portland Heights
Wylde's addition and Schmadeka'
Fourth addition to the city 0
Grangeville.
Acting upon the motion of on,
of the councilmen and the suppor
of the entire council, Mayor Rob
ertson instructed Chief of Polio,
Ed. Hanger to have removed al
signs, signals, curtains and othe
means of attraction from the red
light district. Provisions were als'
made whereby the fair demi- monde
will have to pay a quarterly cit.
liquor license of $50.
| J. N. Oliver presented petition
for the construction of sidewall
in east Grangeville, running iron
Won Berg's corner to the southeas
corner of X street, which wa
granted.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1905-12-07
NEW MERCANTILE HOUSE
Homer E. Matteson Open to
Public Monday, Dec. II.

Homer E. Matteson Open to
Public Monday, Dec. II.
Homer E. Matteson, who for the
past twenty years has been the
head clerk in the mercantile estab-
lishment Of the late Henry Wax,
will on Monday, December II, en-
gage in business for himself in this
city. He recently returned from
a bueiness trip to Portland, where
he purchased q complete line Of
groceries and furnishings which he
will place on sale in the Bibby
building on Hall street, two doors
south OF Main.
| Mr.. MattesOn Is pioneer resi-.
dent Of this city and is we'll known
throughout north Idaho. He is q
business man of ability, popular
and energetic, and will undoubted
Iy receive the support Of the peo
pie of this city and succeed in his
undertaking.
The building that Mr.. Mattesor
will occupy has been thoroughly
remodeled, repapered and brigh
new shelving installed. When tn,
store is opened for business Mon
day is will present satisfactor!
appearance and be one of the neat
est mercantile establishments II
Idaho county.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1905-12-07
INSTALLED A NEW WHEEL
Electric Light Company Make
improvements.

Manager D. G. Van Bnren Of the
electric light company Of this city
returned from the power station on
the Clearwater the first of the
week, where he had been oversee
ing the installation of a new water
wheel which will replace the old
one. It will be remembered that
early last spring the company had
considerable trouble with the old
wheel which came loose on the
shaft, striking against the casing
and breaking several of the pad
dies. At that time the wheel was
temporarily repaired to be replaced
later by the one installed last week.
Mr.. Van Buren, states that while
at the power plant they made sew
eral improvements on the ditch be-
sides enlarging it to a great extent,
making it possible to increase their
power. 1t was necessary to do
this, stated Mr.. Van Buren, on
account of the great amount of ice
and. slush that flows through the
ditch at this time of the year and
blocks the wheel.
Since the organization of the
electric light company ia this city
a few years ago their business has
steadily increased, while during
that time improvements have been
made to supply the great demand
for lights until at the present time
Mr.. Van Buren, states, the com
pany Is in a position to supply
their business with an ample
reserve.
A. J. Turner is installing a ten
horse power motor in his shop thi
week to run his planer, and tn
100. horse power motor for j
Schwalbach is expected to arriv
in few days.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1905-12-07
JUMBO CLEANUP
C. B. Cooper Arrived Tuesday
with Gold from Mines.


G. B. Cooper, assayer at the
Jumbo mine, and Jno. Pope ar
rived in the city Tuesday from the
Hump, the former having in charge
the monthly cleanup of the Jumbo
mine, which was Immediately de-
posted in the Bank of Camas Prai-
rie. The gentlemen walked from
the Jumbo to Adams camp where
they took the stage to this city.
Mr.. Cooper said: "The snow in
the mountains at the present time
is about four feet deep and the
roads are hard to get over as there
is no travel to break them. Heavy
freight teams are enroute TO the
Jumbo and should arrive there
Wednesday. After they pass over
them the roads will be in excellent
condition. Much freight is at
White Bird station and at Adams
for the Jumbo, which il will take
the teams about two weeks to
freight in. After that time l dc
not think any more supplies will
be hauled in. The snow is much
heavier this year than last and all
Indications point to a great increase
before the middle of winter. Very
little work is being done in the
Hump. They are sinking at the
Concord and l understand they
have about ten men at work."
Mr.. Cooper will remain in tn,
city a few days. when he will max,
a visit to south Idaho for the holi
days.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1905-12-07
WINTER SPORTS.
Football and Bowling Arouse
Much Enthusiasm.

Since the completion of the new
bowling alley on East Main street,
much interest has been manifested
aud good natured feeling aroused
over the sport and already
many heavy scores have been
made. Two ten-pin teams have
been organized, the single and the
married men, and will bowl five
games every Tuesday and Satur-
day nights. The first game was
played last Saturday and the team
score averaged much better than
many now being made on the coast.
The lineup Of the teams and the
scores are as follows:
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1905-12-07
EXPECT HEAVY TRADE,
Local Merchants Receiving
Holiday Goods.

In anticipation of heavy Christ
mas trade this year, many of the
local merchants have ordered large
stocks of holiday goods which have
been arriving all this week. By
the first of next week many beau
tiful and useful articles appropriate
for Christmas remembrances will
be on display to dazzle, please and
tempt holiday shoppers.
Although the business is not al
heavy as might be desired, thu
merchants report that it is al
good as in years past at this tim'
ofthe year and previous experience
assures them an increase as th'
holidays draw near.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1905-12-07
WILL COMPLETE ARMORY.
Open New Building with Grand
Ball January |.

The new armory that is being
erected on the Bibby property on
the corner of Hall and South streets,
is fast assuming proportions. The
frame and roof are in place and
Captain Castle who has charge Of
the building states that it will be
completed by Dec. Is. The-build-
ing will be formally opened Janu-
AIRY with a grand New Years
ball. #
The main floor of the armory
will be 50x100 feet, with height
Of IL feet, and stage is being
added which will have a depth of
"a feet, width of % feet and a
height of IA feet. An addition,
20x4O feet, which will be used for
officers quarters, is being built on
the north side of the main build
ing and will be divided into three
rooms to be used as quarters for COM
missioned and non-commissioned
officers. The interior of the build
ing will not be lined and papered
but will contain double floor and
ceiling and will be painted through
out.
Much delay has been caused in
the progress of the work on the
building owing to the fact that it
has been impossible to secure the
necessary lumber which did not
arrive until Monday and which
now makes it possible to push the
building to rapid completion.
Four hundred portable seats will
be placed in the main auditorium
and full set of scenery will be in
stalled on the stage, making the
building one of the best equipped
for theatrical productions in the
northwest. The large floor space,
when the seats are removed, is am
ply large enough to allow the mill
tia company to drill and also to
accommodate the large dancing
parties that are held during the
winter.
With the exception of few blue
uniforms, the equipment for Co. G..
Second Infantry N. G. l., has ar.
rived. The company is making
rapid progress in their drill anC
meet every Tuesday night fol
practice.
At a meeting of the company
Tuesday night arrangements were
completed and committees appoint
ed as follows for the opening ball
January |:
Reception-Captain Castle, Lieu
tenant Mckenzie, Sergeant Maxey
Sergeant Baker, Sergeant Knorr.
Finance and arrangements-C
II. Nugent, W. Crosby, Jas. Ather
ton, r. McKanna, H. Murray, H
Taylor.
Floor-A. Mclean, R. Loveless
G. Nickel, F. Mclean, II. Wood
l.. Innman.
Decoration = Geo. Goode, M
Robinson, A. Dyer, G. Wilson, w
Dunlap, Frank Hockersmith, Ere
Brown, G. Nixon, Walter Scott
Jas. Gregg, Fred Erskine.
The committees are busily en-
gagged and will endeavor to max
the occasion a memorable event
Although the dance is to be ger
eral one to the public, invitation
u,;lI ko ;a,nol
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1905-12-07
| Warm Goods for Cold Weather
COMFORTS AND BLANKETS

| These things which all must have in cold |
weather and now the time to buy at great saving for
they all at great big reductions 1t is seldom you find
Comfort equal in size and quality those you make.
We have them.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1905-12-07
Good Business Opening.

A first-class meat market,
slaughter house and everything
necessary in conducting an up to
date business, for sale cheap for
cash. Best of reasons for selling.
Must make the change soon If at
all as l desire to go into another
line of business.
nov30-dec14 HENRY MURRAY.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1905-12-07

w. F. Schmadeka has decided to
put some special prices on mens'
and boys clothing until Christmas.
1t will pay to see his goods.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1905-12-07

Solid silver sets and novelties at
the City Drug Store.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-02
APRIL WAS DRYEST r. ~... ID. I.
r. ..'.''.... .'> MONTH ON RECORD

h Bismarck. N. D..;tMay 2t-Tne fore
part OF the week was moderately warm,
followed by considerably cooler weather,
accompanied by light sprinkles Of! rain;
in some sections. and light hurries Of
snow in others. High winds prevailed
the latter part of the week especially
on Friday, when gale prevailed all over
the state, doing some damage TO grain
that was sown, by blowing it out of the
ground and covering some very deeply.
& Wheat seeding is. we'll advanced in all
parts Of the state. and practically finish
ed i'll the southern and central portions.
That sown early is coming up, and con-
siderable of il is up. but the most of that
sown recently has not commenced to
sprout, the surface of the ground being
SO dry. and but little of it will come. up
Until after heavy rain. although on
low and wet land it is terminating rap
idly; a.az. = e.
Oats. rye and barley are now being
sown, and the ground prepared for corn
and fax, great deal of breaking being
done for the latter. Some corn has been
planted in the southern and central por-
tiQns, and potatoes are also being put in
Il The month OF April just passed was
the driest on record at the central sta
ton at Bismarck. the total precipitation
Tor the month being o7 of an inch. The
least recorded in former years. or. since
1874, a period of, thirtyrone years, was
III of an inch in Aprfl, 1883.