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The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-08-14
Fortunes Wheel.

"See that old chap" remarked the
clubman, pointing out the window tc
an old peddler, who carried a basket
of shoe laces. We'll, he came to this
country from Russia ten years ago
He borrowed some money to purchase
a basket and began to peddle she's
faces. How much do you think he's
worth to-day? Just make a guess.
Several large sums were mentioned
expectantly.
Wrong" said the clubman. "He
isn't worth cent, and he still owes
for the basket. Punch.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-08-14
Grimsey Islanders.

The people of Grimsey, an island in
the arctic circle, near Iceland, have
declared the birthday of the late Prof.
Willard F'iske provincial holiday.
Prof. Fiske by his will left trust
fund of $4,000, the income to be used
for lettering the conditions Of the
islanders, of whom there are only 80
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-08-14
Man Famine in England.

It does indeed Gem to me that every
hindrance is pu. TO prevent girls and
men getting to know each other W al
well. At an afternoon tea one dos moi
meet unmarried men at all; at garden
parties one exchanges few common.
place remarks with some OF the mer
introduced, and we feel obliged tc
pass on IL one does not wish to draw
attention to oneself At dances the
men are few and far between, and are
hardly ever seen again -Lady's Pic.
torial.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-08-14
Investment Worthy
. Investigation


Money put In the bank brings a low rate OF
interest but Is generally safe. There are, how :
ever. .otber Investments equally as safe ana
more productive. We list a tull line OF the fol-
lowing stocks and recommend them TO your
notice firmly believing that as security giving
adequate results TO the Investor they cannot De
excelled.
Mccormick mowers binders, headers reapers
aud rakes.
International Haryesters and Red Tag bind
ing twne and rope,
u. y. Cream Separatofs
Il. II. Myers Il Bro. and Red Jacket pumps.
Oliver X Deere Plows.
Balm q Cooper Wagons.
| III. Go. gasoline engines for all purposes.
IL, Co. manure spreaders. different sizes
The best on earth Demonstrt lions made.
j. |. Case threshlng machines, engines ana
horse powers.
rhe most complete line OF light vehicles Of
fered at any point west OF ChleiWo.
Rambler" automobiles demonstrated Tor
dura blllty speed and hill climbing propenslties
The farmer, rancher stock-ra,ser and the
pub 10 generally are invited 10 inspect our lis
OF stocks at Salt Lake City, Ogden aud Logan
Utah, Idaho Falls and Montpelier, Idaho ana
At the thirty ADDITIONAL stores we have located
at different points in Utah, Idaho, wyoming
and Nevada.
Correspondence addressed TO the above points
nearest located to your residence or shipping
point insures quick reply.
Our general offices nj Salt Lake City VIII be
closed at y. M Saturdays from now until sept.
lst, inclusiYe. owing to the fact that railroads
will not receiyefrelght after that hour.
Sundays and holidays during the harvest sea-
son a force OF men are at work from 10 "A. m
until .. M hllug orders for machine extras.
Telephone us, Ind pendent l2o and 1853 Bell l6S,
during the hours named
Waterman on the premises nightly.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-08-14
OPERATION AVOIDED
EXPERIENCE OF MISS MERKLEY
She Was Told That an Operation Was
Inevitable. How She Escaped 1t.

When physician tells a woman suf
fering with serious feminine trouble
that an operation is necessary, the very
thought of the knife and the operating
table strikes terror to her heart, and
our hospitals are full of women coming
for just such operations.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-08-14

dropsical condi-
ton without be-
ing aware that
it was due to
kidney trouble.
The early stages
were principally
ba C kach Q and
bearing d 0 W n
pain, but I went
along without
worrying much
until dropsy set
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-08-14
BROKEN OFF SHORT.

Live slowly If you would live long.
Badness is seldom becoming to the
man who is becoming bald.
A mans good intentions are all
right though they seldom add much
to his income.
The self-made man may still prove
to be an easy mark for the machine
made politician.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-08-14
We Make Travel Easy.

Five trains daily via the Atchison,
Topeka & Santa Fe, Colorado to Kan
sas City, St Joe, Chicago. Galveston,
Ei Paso, City of Mexico. Ask me
about reduced rates. C. F, Warren,
G. A.. A. r. & S. F. Ry.. All Dooly
Block. Salt Lake City. Utah
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-08-14
Put Out.

He-I see ladies seldom rise in Spain
to receive male visitor, and they
rarely accompany him to the door.
She-Same way over here. Papa
generally sees him out.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-08-14
Accept Signatures in Irish.

Irish language revivalists have tust
scored notable victory. The direc-
t,rs of the National bank have agreed
accept checks signed in Irish, pro-
vided the signature is repeated in
English. One Of the advantages of
this system, as the bank points out,
is that 1t acts as double protection
against forgery.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-08-14
Not Encourag ing.

"When do you think the senate will
get through with that question:"
''Not at ALL answered Senator
Sorghum. 1--WE may drop it, but we
won't get through with Washing
ton Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-08-14
Both Harbarous.

Rodrick-There is something about
the Indians that reminds me of col.
lege students.
Van Albert--What is it?
"Why, you can't tell theft songs
from their whocps. Chicago Daily
News.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-08-14
Fundamental Difference.

Teach-"In what why do the
Quakers speak differently from US.
Johnny" Johnny - They don't [
swear"
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-08-14
BlOATED WITH DROPSY.
The Heart Was Badly Affected When
the Patient Began Using Doan's.

Mrs Elizabeth Maxwell, of AIS West
Fourth ST., Olympia, Wash, says: For
over three years ! suffered with
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-08-14

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng softens the gums, reduces In
dammstlon allays pain. cures wind collie. Csc bottle
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-08-14
Low RATES EAST.
Via Salt Lake Route, Utah's Most
Popular Road.

For Elks' convention, Denver, Colo
RADIO Extremely low rates for the
round trip. Tickets on sale July 14th
and 18th, good to return thirty days.
See agents Salt Lake Route.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-08-14

You may say what you please; it is
better to say what pleases other peo-
pie.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-08-14
60 Bus. Winter Wheat Per Acre

That's the yield of Salzers Red Cross Hybrid Winter
Wheat Send 20 in stamps for free sample of same
Timothy. Grasses Bulbs, Trees etc for fall planting
SALZEK SEED CO., Box ". La Crosse, Wis,
The Washington times., 1906-08-05
DEATH SENTENCE
IN HIS POCKET
Body of EX-Spy Found Hang
ing After Execution by
ReVOlutiOniStS.

ODESSA, Aug. 4-Father GapOn's ex-
ecution as a traitor is resulting IN a
whole series Of similar acts Of revolu-
uonaTy vengeance. Formerly the revo-
lutionists shot their victims In the street
and fed. They are now selling, formally
trying and solemnly executing them.
In TambOfr the body OF an eX-revOlu-
uonary police spy was found last week
suspended from a tree. IN the spy 8
pocket vas a sentence Of death duly
signed With the pseudonymns OF three
members Of the revolutionary court.
The police discovered the courts" ad-
dress. raided the house, and found docu-
ments containing names and accusa-
tions against seven other spies whom
the revolutiOrists had prCdesuned to
death
In AstTakhan a gendarme officer had
his sentence OF death pinned 10 his back
by the knife which killed him.
Everything points to new, more sys-
tematic campaign against the authori-
ties
The Washington times., 1906-08-05
Many Pleasure Seekers
Go to Colonial Beach
Delight in Crab Fishing Yachting Parties,
Straw Rides and DanCing-Men Wear
Ribbons on Their Arms.

COLONIAL BEACH, Va. Aug. A.
Tomorrow is the first August sunday
which is expected 10 be one of the
largest of the present season.
The past Sunday brought a record
breaking crowd of pleasure seekers TO
the beach, attracted by the cool breezes
from the Potomac and the ~--0rtunity
of paTtakiug of the salt water bathlne.
That tomorrow will eclipse all previous
records IN attenda~ee is an assured cs-
scrtion, and the local hostelrles are
making arrangements 10 accommodate
q large number.
Though many watering places have
from time 10 time been started along
the Potomac, some having been entire
ly abandoned and others having made a
partial success. for q quarter of a CEN
tury, during which time many things
have happened to arrest the progress OF
enterprise, Colonial Beach has steadily
forged ahead. as evidenced by the large
uumter of Washington families who
spend their annual vacations at this
point.
The Washington times., 1906-08-05
ScOtty'S Coin Is Loot
OF StagecOach Robbers
Has Found Their Hiding Place---F1s Trans
continental Dash Was Paid For With LEGAL
Tender He Had Dug Tp.

TONOPAH, New. Aug. 4.-"Scotty,"
who created mild interest by his hying
ride on the coyote special" the antics
of his mule "Jim," and his tale Of
Dealt Valley mine, is a eensation
throughout Nevada. The secret Of his
"mine" has been discovered
"Scotty" has found the old-time cache
Of the robbers who held up the trans
continental stages in the early days.
Dozens Of WelIs-Fargo. Atchison,
Topeka and Santa Fe safes, dragged
from the coaches, we're never heard Of
again until now.
Great Generosity.
A party of experts and Fasteners
was travelling in the Death Valley reg
ion in an automobile recently when they
met q prospector.
"seen 'Scottyr he was asked. The
prospector explained that ''Scotty' was
The Washington times., 1906-08-05

somewhere ahead OF him, because he
had stopped IN the shade Of his mule
rest, while "Scotty' pushed on.
He showed me some high grade ore
and he's goin' out 20 realize on H. He
nnds out I'm broke, pulls out a lot OF
gold eagles. and he stakes me 70 500"
Ore Is a Blind.
In the light OF the lamps the prospec-
tor held out some gold eagles for the
men 10 look at. The date was 1910 on
each Of them. with mint mark OF ID"
In $50 there was no mint at Denver. but
du-iEE the rush a mint in Delganas,
Ga. coined money for IA time.
The prospector went on;
''Those ore samples 'Scotty carries are
a blind. He gets 70 a town, dumps out
the sand I'm his bags and turns Up witR
legal tender money. He's got the old
stage coach cache, and he's slick enough
10 keep Il. too
The Washington times., 1906-08-05
UNION LABOR HAS WON
VITAL COURT DECISION

LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. 4.-Unlted
States Commissioner Cassin gave his
decision in the case OF J. N. Scott. chief
train dispatcher Of the Louisville and
Nashville Railroad Company. holding
Scott in $500 bond 10 answer for alleged
violation OF the Erdman arbitration
law
The case Is considered by union labor
men 10 be one Of the most important
In recent years.
The Erdman act. which applies TO
employees engaged in the moving OF in
terstate commerce, provides that no
employer or his agent shall require any
agreement from an employe 70 abstain
from Joining a labor union.
The Washington times., 1906-08-05
Case of Delinum.

A few days ago sounds OF loud howls
as If a riot had started at the Town
Hall or as If some woman had lost her
false teeth in the surf were heard by
the folks in the vicinity. and the two
police surmised that they could make
an arrest and incidentally make 90 cents
per.
The noises were soon traced 10 an
avenue-or a road. as you may term II
facing the beach, and the culprlt was
soon found making her way 70 the VII
Iage drug store, accompanied by small
child. Both were colored, ard the larg-
est the howler, had her left hand placed
upon her left ear
The bowler howled. the crowd crowded
about her. and the pharmacy was soon
turned into an emergency hospital
much TO the delight Of the lookers-on.
The attack OF delirium was only tenn
pOrary.
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Of sickness. So popular did the old clerk
become that the officials OF the post
office made him have his picture taken,
and II Has frequently been exhibited IN
the postofhce displays at the various
large eyE rssuons. beginning with The
Worlds Far at Chicago.
Mr.. Strasburg was born In Hanover.
Germany, June ,, 1918, and came with
his parents 10 America in 1891 He WIS
appointed clerk In the Louisville post
Office March 6. 1913. during the admin
istratior OF President Taylor. and until
his death had been IN constant service
in that office for more than sixty-three
years
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tune with the transient miners of the
day,
Don't 60. John" was the advice given
him by the postmaster. He changed his
mind and remained at his post in the
little postofdce at Louisville, which at
that time was q small village. For
years and years Strasburg struggled
on. being reappointed and reappointed
until he began 20 believe a probable re-
lection impossible. Sixteen Presidents
came and went and stiu he retained his
position. He was always studious and
courteous and was well liked by all
with whom ne came in contact.
During tho early days OF last winter
the old man began 10 fail in health
The postal authorities wanted him 20
take a vacation. but his active spirit
would not permit idlencss-cven in time
The Washington times., 1906-08-05
Men Wear Ribbon.

A fad with the masculine vacation!sts
IS the wearing of pink ribbon on the
right arm at the elbow. Al who Wear
the aforesaid are members Of the com
mttee"- some impromptu association %
love-sick pikers minus their intended
ones This fad really tickles the soil
Iuers "a death. and they form their
opinion of the committee gang az siEhr.
The soutIIers Of three adjacent coun-
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A Iollv Crowd.

The crowd at the beach during the
past week was jOvial lot. and every
body was like brother and sister. and
always In tLs best of humor. Mirth-
provoking jests and an sorts of comical
actions to arouse laughter prevailed all
during the day and at night, when The
boardwalk was being held down, the
vacatiOnists had q fine time.
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Clerk in the Louisville Of
flee for SiXty-three
Years.

There died in Louisville. Ky, one day
last week John Dederick Strasburg. "A
postal employe who was In point OF
service, the oldest clerk IN the pOstof-
lice service in the United States.
Mr. Strasburg entered the postal scrv-
ice back IN the forties, his first position
being that Of an assorter. When the
gold fever swept the country In a.,
Strasburg was among the first 10 an
nounce his intention of casting his for
The Washington times., 1906-08-05
SCRATCH FROM A FISH
CAUSES BLOOD POISON

MILWAUKEE,. Wis. Aug. 4.-Harry
J. Bickler Is dead from blood poisoning.
4 few days ago, when fishing, one or
the catches scratched his thumb with
It's fin. a small portion OF the fin beins
lodged in the flesh Mr. Bickler re
moved this and thought nothing Of the
wound until his thumb became swollen.
when il was too late 10 save ris life
The Washington times., 1906-08-05
Straw Rides.

Straw rides and yachting parties are
nightly in vogue. the different board
ing houses supplying the demand. The
bathing hour is In the afternoon after
the arrival OF the ST. Johns and every
body is soon attired in bathing SUITS
ready for dip in the salt water and
after a two hours swim. Grabbing IS
the next event of the days program.
The nightly amusement Is chiefly
dancing I'm the spacious pavilion. with
the refreshing breezes on the Potomac
and when the couples are not parading
around the wax floor. ride Ola the ny
ing horses" is taken, and tnen the bowl
ing and pool tables are % lsiiy engaged
by the gentlemen. as well as the ladies'
who show a keen interest IN the sport
DeliciOusly Favored Ice Cream.
&C & S" velvet kind Druggists.
The Washington times., 1906-08-05
OFFERS 100000 BONUS
FOR CITY WATER WORKS

OMAHA. Eeb.. Aug. Banker Ven
ner, Of New York. formerly pres dent or
the Omaha Water Company offers tp
buy the local plant, paying S500,o51 over
the amount Of the appraisement Whicl
the city Is fighting.
The Washington times., 1906-08-05
EASY PICKING.

How do you pick the winners
by the way they carry their heads"
I don't understand"
We'll you'll always find that the win
ner is the horse that carries his head
in front OF the other horses"
The Washington times., 1906-08-05

ties make a weekly invasion of this burg
on Saturday nights after chores is
done and raid for"
The Washington times., 1906-08-05

ALL-SILK Tie Laces. so
inches long. In black only.
Regularly worth lee nr
pair. Your choice TO
morrow. a palr....-.-..S
DAINTY Sanitary Belts,
have them in all sizes.
Regularly worth l-C nC
each. Special tomor- "
row. CdCh..s.........s.ss.
The Washington times., 1906-08-05

Baltimore and Return sI.75, Baltimore
q Ohio r. r.. every Saturday and sun
dav. All trains both ways. both days
except Royal Limited.
The Washington times., 1906-08-05

LARGE Belt Pin Book,
100 pins; assorted sizes. tet
heads. Regular price, Ec
IeC "a box. Special,
Monday ....-.-.--.--...-.
APAN z 5 Z Folding
Fans. Useful and pretty.
Regular prices. l0c RI
and I5c. Special price
Monday .-...s..s..ss.....
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OF EVERYTHING FOR THE LEAST MONEY"

HAT PINS in assorted
styles. cut crystal Regu-
lar prices, 10c and re
CSC. Special sale
price, Monday -........
FEATHERSTITCH Braid.
assorted patterns, white
and colors; 9 yards 20 HT
a piece, regularly 10c
20 l5c. Special.--..-.----S
The Washington times., 1906-08-05

Zf-VARD roll Cotton
Tape. COlOTs are
black and white OC
only. Per roll tOmOr- X
row InE---.- -.-s-.----.s
MACY Rustproof Hook
and Eye. in black and
white. All sizes. Regular
price. per card. lrc. II
Special price. a
tL4l ..-..-.ssassssss
The Washington times., 1906-08-05
The g. FIoraI Work.

Guides floral designs are artistic. The
finest flowers are used. I2l4 F.
The Washington times., 1906-08-05
A lot worth l27c and l5c at 45c yard

Of pe svfe ground Styles figures
plant sadNane
Tissue zephyrS, worth 25C a yard, at &c yard
goods puo keeping
kan h NJ
ann thu nc tai and
grounds goods
or & Co.
The Washington times., 1906-08-05

HAIR NETS; have them
in all cOl0rs 10 match any
hair Price regular 20
ly Sc each. Special, ~
Monday, two fol. r........S
AICDONALD'S Shirt Waist
and Skirt Supporters.
Regularly priced at Ef
25c each. Special for
MONDAY sasssssrsss4ssssss
The Washington times., 1906-08-05

CLIMAX Sewing silk; we
have this iu black only
Special sale price p
for Monday, { spO0ls
Tor -----.-.--- ---...--.
5-YARD PIECE Mercer
lied skirt Braid, Black or
COlOrs. Il a. & III airy ~
worth 12c apiece.
Special, tomorrow q
The Washington times., 1906-08-05

KINGS 5OO-yard spool
BastlnE Cot-Nns. Regular
price, &c a spool 1nr
Special price. three HS
spOOls for only. ~
STL x A T EN- Crochet
Thread, regularly sold for
&c sroOL Specias JnC
tomorrow, 3 spoons
IOf only. ly....-...-.......
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DOuble-Width
Beige suiting, Sc yd.
in wool patterns. These goods
never before offered under 124c yd

in that you'll find
w in
We've splendid lot of
n
f checked faint color that adds immensely
while the lot ard3 less than
The Washington times., 1906-08-05

SANITARY Safety Pins,
I'm black or nickel color.
Have them in all
sizes. Worth Sc. &c, -
and &c a dozen. Spe-
Cial. two dOZen......... -
SUN English Pins. Reg
ularly worth 81 a pc
per. Special for Mon
days selling. three
papers for Only.......
The Washington times., 1906-08-05

HATTIE'S S Favorite Shirt
Waist Shield; sizes ., 8, and
1. Regular price I0c a = I
a pair. Special. four "
pairs, foT-....-....-..
Z w + A r 4 LaCe-edged
Shirt Waist Shield GuaTau-
teed OdOrless. cas-
lis laundered. nnr
Choice any size, =
y,1Y. DaFr = a.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-27

The OIL time actor had peculiar and
Cri,aitiyc views as. 10 elocution and Its
uses. | relnemberSa certain old friend
Of mine who. when he recited the open
inc speech in Richard ILL.," and arrived
at the line. "In tip deep bosom Of the
ocean buried" suggested the deep bos-
ON of the ocean by sending his voice
into his boots. Yet these were fine
actors. to whom drtain young gentle
men who never saw them constantly
refer. The methods OF the stage have
completely changed and with them the
tastes of the people. The probability
is that some Of the old actors Of Oply
few years ago would excite much
mcrriment in their dclncatiOn Of trag
edy. \ very great tragedian Of past
generation was wont I'm the tent scene
IN Richard lII.' 10 hold piece OF
soap in lis mouth, so that, after the ap
0earnnce of the ghosts. the latter and
roth might driDble down his Thin, and
ne employed moreover trick sword
which ratified hideously, and. what with
his foam flecked face. his rolling eyes.
MS inarticulate groans and his rattling
blade. the small boy In the gallery
was scared into frenzy Of vociferouS
delight.-Richard Mansfield in Atlantic
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-27
naudfes of papua.

Even the natives of Papua have their
fine gentlemen, their dandies. To rank
in this class the young man Is com
PEELED TO lace his waist and to have q
nose ornament of polished shell. But
rs an explorer says. very few young
blades can afford TO possess one, and
accordingly IT may be lent either for a
consideration or as very special IA
vor. The possessor Of one of these or
naments could easily buy wife for IL
and sometimes IT Is paid as a tribal
tribute by one should he have to pay
blood money or be unable to give the
statutory pig as atonement for mur-
der" Papuan husbands, too. have q
primitive way of dealing with their re
calcitrant wives. \ man named Ged0n
had shrewiSh helpmate whom he at
tempted TO tame according to this
method: HE would pick up billet OF
wood when she was halfway through Il
tremendous scolding and give her a
terrific blow over the back. Thereupon
ensued pandemonium. The other men
and women would gather round. jab-
bering, but they would make no nj
tempt to stop the beating once 1t had
beoun"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-07-27
Proficient.

When western Iowa was newly set
tied the farmers In an isolated section
banded themselves together rs a school
district and proceeded to choose one OF
their number committeeman. A log
schoOlhOuse was erected. and soon q
young woman came that way seeking
n chance To teach. The committeeman
was designated To ascertain her fitness
When the time for the ordeal arrived
the public official was at his wits end
He had been examined himself often
enough. but that was when he was at
tending district school Gfty years be
fore. The very thought of conducting
an examination himself. and for 4
teacher at that, staggered him. Hc
could not think Of Il question to ask.
The young woman sat waiting, and
tie old man teetefed nervouSly on his
tiDtOcs.
We'll. now. Miss Burden" he said
cautiously AZ last, kin you say the
alphabet back'ardsT"
Miss Burden could, and I'D.
Zine" cried the committeeman. III.
just indorse your certificate" He
wrhtc it thus:
bully profeeshunt"