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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09
NEW AFRICAN RAILROAD LINE.
viii Traverse Country Capable OF
Great DEVELOPMENT.

TO the Red sea, not in Pharaoh's
chariots, but in steam cars, Is what
the people are to do early in the new
year. Most of the constructive ma
terial and locomotives have been
sent from Glasgow. The line extends
from Saukim, the present sea terml-
nus, 1872 miles into the interior, trav-
ersing first northward and then as
cending the plateau 5000 feet high,
which runs parallel with the coast.
Stretching fifty miles across the wa
terless waste of desert it reaches the
Atbara river, twenty miles below its
confluence with the Nile. Skirting
the river it ultimately joins the khar-
tum-Wady-Halfa railway north OF the
Atbara bridge.
The new line will cost about $10,.
100000 and will include extensive
bridge works. Saukim may cease to
be a great port, as the new terminus
now known as Port Soudan, forty-five
miles north of Saukim, already has
developed greatly and has popula'
ton of 1000. The country traversed
is capable of great development.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09
AUSTRALIA A COTTON COUNTRY
Preparations Made to Undertake
Growth on Large Scale.


Growth on Large Scale.
Australians are expecting to be cot
ton growers. The suitability OF soil
and climate for cotton growing in the
greater part of Queensland, northern
West Australia, and the vast north
ern territory of South Australia has
long been placed beyond dispute, but
the paucity of population, apart from
other considerations, hitherto has
been an obstacle to the development
of cotton growing. In the northern
territory the cotton plant has diffused
itself without mans help, and may al
most be regarded as part OF the
North Australia flora, no less than
seven out of the eight known species
flourishing there. Some years ago
a cotton mill was established In
Queensland, but failed for want OF
capital, low prices, and lack OF expert
ence. This discouraged the farmers,
who turned to dairy farming. Things
are different now. The farmers have
faith once more in cotton growing,
and are ready to undertake 1t on large
scales If assured of sufficient labor
in packing season. 1t Is said that
an average farmers family could
work out an area of from five to ten
acres, besides doing other farm work.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09
Cheap Taxdodaers in New York.


There are fifty demigods of wealth
who keep domiciles along Fifth ave-
nue. at least six months in the year,
yet when the taxman comes around
they sneak out of their obligations by
claiming residence in Newport or Vir-
ginia or on Long Island. This year
the evasion of taxes by millionaires
has been particularly scandalous. The
worst part of it all is that these per-
sons get the greatest benefit from
police protection for their properties;
they are enabled to evade jury SER
vice; they for the most part refuse
to vote and are altogether a poor lot
of critters, judged by the best stand
ards of good citizenship. Yet when
a poor devil who may happen to own
a piano grumbles about personal prop
erty taxes they call him an anarchist
Of the 100 boxholders in the Metro
politan. Opera house only six pay
taxes on a valuation Of 100000.
The whole business is cheap, I'M
patriotic swindle fit to stand with the
insurance frauds and certainly deserv-
ing to fall with them.-Pittsburg Dis
patch.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09
FACTS IN NATURE.
Not Only Do We Get Inspiration From
Nature. But Health - Well.

rnr people who are rundown and nerv-
ons' who suffer from indigestion or dys.
nensia. headache, biliousness, or torpid
fiyer. coated tongue with bitter taste In
the morning and poor appetite, 1t be-
comes necessary to turn to some tonic or
strengthener which will assist Nature
and help them to get on their feet and
put the body into its proper condition. IL
Is becoming more and more apparent tnat
Natures most valuable health giving
agents are to be found In forest plants
and roots.
Nearly forty years ago, DR.. R.V. Pierce,
now consulting physician to the 1nvalids'
Hotel and Surgical Institute, at Buffalo,
N. Y. discovered that by scientifically
extracting and combining certain med1ci-
nal principles from native roots, taken
from our American forests, he could pro-
duce q medicine which was maryelously
efficient in curing cases OF blood disorder
and liver and stomach trouble as well as
many other chronic, or lingering all.
ments This concentrated extract Of
Natures vitality he named aGolden Med
zeal Discovery" 1t purifes the blood BY
putting the stomach and liver into
healthy condition, thereby helping the
digestion and assimilation OF food which
feeds the blood. Thereby it cures weak
stomach, indigestion, torpid liver, or BILL
iousness, and kindred arrangements:
II you have coated tongue, with bitter
or bad taste In the morning, frequent
headaches, feel weak, easily tired, stitches
or pain in side, back gives out easily and
aches, beching of gas, constipation, or
irregular bowels, feel flashes. of heat al
ternating with chilly sensations, or KIN
ment 81 your stomach, liver and kidneys,
which the uGolden Medical Discovery ="
will correct more speedily and perma-
nently than any other known agent, Con-
tains no alcohol or habit-forming, drugs.
All its ingredients printed in plain Eng
lish on wrapper.
The sole motive for substitution is to
permit the dealer to make a little more
profit. He gains; you lose. Accept no sub
stitute for dGolden Medical Discovery"
Constipation causes and aggravates
MANY serious diseases. 1t Is thoroughly
cured by DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
One laxative: two or three are cathartic,
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09
Churches to Honor Lincoln.

The American Missionary Associa-
ton is issuing an appeal to Congrega-
tional churches to observe Sunday,
Feb. II, in recognition of the ninety
seventh birthday of Abraham Lincoln.
The association expects that the
Methodist denomination will unite in
the observance of the day. 1t ap-
peals to other denominations to do
likewise. Rev. DR.. c. ]. Ryder, CORE
sponding secretary of the association,
is in communication with Grand Army
posts, literary societies and many
patriotic organizations to join in the
celebration.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09
saIfour Rarely Loses Temper.

Mr.. Balfour, the British statesman,
who, with his party, has gone down
to defeat, has marvellous self-control
and never was known to be even ruff
fed by the bores who continually har-
ass public men. One evening when he
was being terribly "heckled" at pub.
lie meeting in Manchester a sympa'
thizer called out: Don't lose your
temper" Mr.. Balfour smiled easily
as he replied: 81 have lost many
things in my time, but I never lost
my temper" Even on the golf links
he does not rise to the mildest pro-
family at a streak of bad luck.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09
ARRIVED At A GREAT TRUTH.
Conclusion Of Absent-Minded Man
That Was Very Natural.

Daniel Drew was an exceedingly abb
sent-minded man, as Depew In his
charming anecdotes has had occasion
to remind us. Here is story, how
ever, that Depew never got hold OF:
Drew made point of buying all
his own clothing, against repeated
protests from his wife, who was fire.
quently at her wits ends to know
how to manage his somewhat illy-as-
sorted wardrobe.
Daniel" she said one day, you
must get some underdrawers." (She
spoke of course in the seclusion OF
their own apartments.)
eyes, my DEAR" was the reply; and
that night Daniel came home with a
bundle containing undershirts. Under
shirts he had in great abundance, but
of the article his wife had suggested
his buying the specimens on hand
were almost past wearing. The good
lady's patience was exhausted. When
next she prepared clean clothes for
him she laid out two undershirts and
no underdrawers. When he had
dressed and gone out she found evil
dences of his having donned both gar
ments.
Among that days items in his note
book the following was subsequently
discovered:
"The underwear Of to-day is not
what it used to be. UnderdraWers are
made much too small in the legs-so
much so, in fact, that one has to slit
them up to make them go on. They
fit loosely about the waist and are not
an aid to a mans sitting down. IN
fact they seem not at all suited to the
needs of the human frame. "-Lippin-
colts Magazine.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09

Around the fireside or about the
well-lighted family reading table dur
ing the winter evenings the children
and grown-ups can play with their
wits and see how many words can be
made.
20 people making the greatest num-
Der of words will each receive little
box containing $1,000 gold piece.
10 people will each win one box con-
tanning $500 gold piece.
300 people will each win box con-
tanning $1.00 in paper money and one
person who makes the highest number
Of words over all contestants will re-
ceive box containing $4,000 in gold.
It is really a most fascinating bit Of
fun to take up the list evening after
evening and see how many words can
be added.
A few rules are necessary for abso-
lutte fair play.
Any word authorized by Webster's
dictionary will be counted, but no
name of person. Both the singular
and plural can be used, as for instance
grape" and grapes"
The letters in "Y-I-O-Grape-N Nuts"
may be repeated in the same word.
Geographical names authorized by
Webster will be counted.
Arrange the words in alphabetical
classes, all those beginning with A to.
gether and those beginning with E to
come under e, etc.
When you are writing down the
words leave some spaces, in the A, E,
and other columns, to fill in later as
new words come to you, for they will
spring into mind every evening.
It is almost certain that some con.
testants will tie with others. In such
cases a prize identical in value and
character with that offered in that
class shall be awarded to each. Each
one will be requested to send with the
list Of words plainly written letter
describing the advantages Of Grape
Nuts, but the contestant is not re.
uuired to purchase pkg. These let
tiers are not to contain poetry, or fancy
dlourishes, but simple, truthful state
ments of fact. For illustration: A
person may have experienced some
incipient or chronic ails traceable tc
unwise selection of food that failed tc
give the body and brain the energy
health and power desired. Seeking
better conditions change in food IL
made and Grape-Nuts and cream used
i'm place Of the former diet. Suppose
one quits the meat, fried potatoes
starchy, sticky messes Of half-cookeG
oats or wheat and cuts out the coffee
Try, say, for breakfast bit OF fruit, q
dish Of Grape-Nuts and cream, two
,soft-bcfled eggs, slice Of hard toast
and q cup Of Postum Food Coffee
Some amateur says: "A man woult
faint away ON that" but, my deal
4siend, We will put dollars to your pen
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09
RUSSIAN INVENTION OF VALUE.
UraIite Makes an Excellent Fireproof
Material.


In case Of fire, get uralite, COM
paratively new material and little
known. 1t is usually supplied in fiat,
thin sheets of asbestos fiber, COM
pacted with a mineral glue, probably
a silicate solution. Hence it is an ex-
cellent fireproof material, and may be
used for the panel filling of iron
framed buildings or for partitions and
doors, for it will not warp with heat
1t is not affected by damp, acids, or
any other ordinary destructive agency,
and is, moreover, easily rendered wa
terproof by means of paint, and may
be used for the roofing of factories,
etc. 1t also is a good non-conductor
of heat and so is suitable for pipe
covering and cold storage work. 1t
is easily sawed to shape, and gener,
ally presents itself as light and safe
construction material A Russian is
said to have invented it, and has
made it both in "a hard and soft var
iety, in sizes up to six feet by three
feet, and from sixteenth of an inch
upward. When one-eighth inch thick
it weighs 91A ounces per square foot
foot in the soft variety. The hard
variety seven-sixty-fours Of an inch
thick weighs liz ounces per square
foot
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09
Great in PHYSICAL Contrast.

Two Illinois delegates to the min
ers' convention in indianapolis have
been called "'the long and short OF
it," They are Steve Smith OF Percy
and Alexander Robertson Of Murphys.
boro, both in the eleventh subdistrict.
In his bare feet the former stands
lust 6 feet inches, while Robertson
measures up feet t91a. The two are
great friends and caused much amuse
ment at the convention. being seen
together constantly.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09
Worthy owner Of Great Name.

The earl of Elgin has a name
known half over the world. His IA
Their was plenipotentiary to China and
q most successful viceroy OF India;
his grandfather was ambassador at
Constantinople and collected the
world-famous Elgin marbles. The
present peer has been treasurer OF
the household, commissioner of works
and finally most tactful and popu-
lar viceroy Of India. He was presi.
dent Of the royal commission which
was appointed to report on the war
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09
Usefulness Of Congressman.

Congressman Olmsted Of Pennsyl-
vania, expresses this opinion: 1T
takes man about four terms in the
house to familiarize himself with his
Office. A district that intends keep
ing a man in Washington for only two
terms Nigh almost as well send a
clerk here, because the member never
learns more than the performance OF
the routine duties before he is called
upon to give up his Office to another,
who will 60 in the same way"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09
Japanese Surgeon to Lecture.

Baron Takaki, surgeon general Of
the Japanese navy, has arrived in
San Francisco and will proceed to the
Atlantic coast. He will deliver at Co
lumbia college,, New York, and Jeffer
son Medical college, Philadelphia, a
series of lectures on military santa
ton. His son is studying finance and
commerce in the University of Penn
sylvania. The baron is credited with
having arranged the admirable hos
pital methods which were so conspic'
uous in the war with Russia. He dis
covered method Of preventing beri
beri many years ago.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09
Production Of Coal.

The worlds production of coal in
1880 was 37O,OOO,OO0 tons, and the
United States furnished 20 per cent
of the whole. In, 1890 the share OF
this country was 20 per cent Of the
worlds total of 563,o00,000 tons. and
in 1900 it had risen to 80 per cent
Of S46,000,O00 tons. For the present
year the worlds output will exceed
100000 tons, Of which this country
will produce 80 per cent The Unit.
cd States this year has mined more
coal than was produced In the world
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09
81 Boxes of Gold
300 Boxes of Greenbacks
For the most words made
up from these letters
Y l. 0 Grape-Nuts
331 people will earn these prizes
331 people will earn these prizes

MES that the noon hour will find 3
man on our breakfast huskier and
with stronger heartbeat and clearer
working brain than he ever had on
the old diet.
Suppose, if you have never really
made a move for absolutely clean
health that pushes you along each day
with spring in your step and re-
serve vlgor in muscle and brain that
makes the doing Of things a pleasure,
you join the army of plain old nfi
mon sense" and start in now Them
after you have been or weeks on
the Grape-Nuts training you write
statement Of how you used to be anq
how you are now The simple fact9@
will interest others and surprise your
self. We never publish names excep&
on permission, but we often tell tn
facts in the newspapers, and Wne#
requested give the names by prlVat$
letter.
There is plenty Of time to get res
sonal experience with Grape-Nutss~'S
write a sensible, truthful letter TO
sent in with the list Of words, as tl
contest does not close until April SOt|
1906. So start in as seOn as you III
to building words, and start IN usl
Grape-Nuts. Cut this statement "a
and keep the letters Y-I-O-Grape-NtM
before you and when you write yoX
letter you will have some reason
write on the subject, "Why l o
Grape-Nuts."
Remember 331 persons will
prizes, which will be awarded In
exact and just manner as soon IS e
liN can be counted after April "
1906. Every contestant will be ser
printed list of names and addresse
winners on application, in order
have proof that the prizes are sen
agreed The company is we'll KIN
all over the world for absolute fidd
to it's agreements and every single
Of the 331 winners may depend on
ceiving the prize won.
Many persons might feel 1t use
to contest, but when one remem
the great number Of prizes-(3; .
the curiosity Of seeing how 49,
words can really be made up @f
after evening and the good, ma
| fun and education in the compet
| 1t seems worth the trial; there
cost, nothing to lose and fine q
tunity to win one of the many
Of gold or greenbacks. M
We make the prediction that
who win a prize OF gold or green
will also win back healthQnd st1
worth more to them than q wagqX~~
Of money prizes.
There are no preliminaries, q
| this statement and 60 at 1t, am
| In the list and letter before Apr
| 1906, to Postum Cereal Co. Ltd
tie Greek, Mich, and let your
and address be plainly written.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09
Casts of SCULPTURES.

Owing to the mutilation OF val
liable antique head of Minerva, pre-
sented in 1860 by the composer Halevy
to the Beaux Arts, proposal to have
casts made from all important sculp'
lures in France belonging to the
state has been made. In the pres.
emit instance the nose has been
knocked off and the head so dam
aged that repairs are out Of the ques.
ton. The possession Of perfect casts
- ali the statues In the Louvre would
- A. 1s<oo In N0aA nj
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09
Income 100000 a Week.

Albert Belt. the South African min
ing king, is said to be richer even
than Rockefeller. Half the mines in
South Africa belong to him, includ-
ing the fabulous wealth of Kimberly's
diamond output. The aggregate of his
wealth can not be stated, but rough
estimate places it at $1,000,OOO,O00. His
yearly income is $52,5OO,00O, which
means that he gets 500 every min
ute of his life, or, to put it another
way, $1,0O0,0O0 week.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09
New Laid Eggs.

BY greasing eggs with vaseline
while still warm, or at any rate, with.
in few hours of being laid, the con-
tents retain perfection for six weeks
or two months, and many do so for
much longer period. The sooner
the grease is applied the longer new
laid" qualities persist.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09
Veteran Southern Statesman.

Judge Andrew ]. Harlan of Savan-
nah, Mo-, 81 years old and a contem-
porary Of Clay, Webster, Calhoun and
Benton, has been in Washington en-
deavoring to secure the appointment
of his granddaughter as postmistress
of Savannah. Judge Harlan was
elected to the thirty-first congress IN
1S4S. Until California was admitted
to the union he was the youngest
member in the house Of representa-
tiyes,
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09
Fund to Law Dormant Long

In emulation of Benjamin Franklin
Mayor Fitzgerald Of Boston has donat-
ed $1,000 to form fund that is to
accumulate interest for 100 years, to
be then expended for purposes which
will in the opinion Of the managers
composing the board at that time
best serve the interests Of humanity.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09
Paris Is Crowded.

The average number Of residents
to the acre in Paris is no less than
1928. There are nearly 100000 apart
ments or lodgings in the French me.
tropolis which rent for less than $500
a year. About $1,000 bring $500 or
more
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09
VARYING coLoRs FOR SEASONS
uues Of Flowers Deepen az the
Months Advance.


The colors of flowers and leaves
offer numbers of interesting problems.
No one quite knows why the prevail
ing that of early spring flowers Is
either white or yellow. Yellow, IN
deed, holds its own to some extent
all through the summer, but the typl.
cal color Of summer bloom Is PINK,
while as the autumn advances rlcher
crimsons and all the rich, glowing
hues of dahlias and chrysanthemums
are seen.
Horticulturists have produced pop
pies of pretty nearly every shade I'M
der sun, and with many other flowers
thew seem able to alter the colors al
most as they please. Yet the blue
rose, the black tulip and the green
carnation seem as far off as ever they
were in spite of constant efforts to
arrive at them. Nearly three CEN
turtles ago Dutch gardeners imagined
themselves on the verge of inventing
a black tulip.
The colors of the blossoms of fruit
trees are limited to white, pink, bright
scarlet and purple. The reason no
one knows. Nor is it clear why near
ly all plants with purple blossoms
have poisonous properties. The dead
ly night-shade is an instance which
will be familiar to all country read
ers.-Pearson' Weekly.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09
shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder. 1t cures pain
full, smarting, nervous feet and ingrowing
nails It's the greatest comfort discovery
of the age. Makes new shoes easy. A
certain cure for sweating feet. Sold by
all Druggists, Csc. Trial package FREE
Address A. S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09
No PLEASING the Man,

It makes man almost as mad to
have to stay in bed Sunday morning
because breakfast won't be ready as
to have to get up other days because
1t is.-New York Press.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09
Cheap Tea in Japan.

Tea at a cent a pound is used by
the poorer classes in Japan. This
is the cheapest kind Of "bancha,' and
consists of the trimmings OF the tea
bushes when they are clipped with
the shears after the first crop.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09
SEND THIS NOTICE TO-DAY.
The Professor.

whenever there is an impending
crisis" said the professor, who was
in a retrospective mood, there are
always plenty of Helpers to push 1t
along"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09
Shoes and Gown Alike.

Shoes and Gown Alike.
In the period between 1910 and 1860
women of fashion wore shoes made Of
the same material as their gowns;
prunella boots being the accepted
style.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09
Why Held Keeps WALKING,

John Held, genial Scotchman, is
foorwalker in large department
store in New London, Conn. One day
a customer said to him: do you
keep stationery" mo" he replied;
III did / should lose my job"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09
NIGHT Car as Wedding Gift.

Night Cap as Wedding GIFT.
! An old-world night cap, made OF
real lace, recently figured among the
presents of a well-known bride, the
giyer being no less a person than the
Countess Fabbricotti.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09

Around trip rate Of $50 to California
will be In effect all winter via the new
and popular Salt Lake Route. See
nearest agent or write for information
- i =. Moore, d. p. A.. Salt Lake City.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09

lido not believe Pisos Cure for Consumption
has an equal for coughs and colds.-JoHN F.
BOYER, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb. 15, 1900
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
Itching, Blind Bleeding Protruding Piles: Drug.
gfsts are authorized to refund money II PAAO
OINTMENT fails to cure In to IA days. 5Oc.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-09

DON'T FORGET
A large 2-oz. package Red Cross Ball Blue, only
cents The Russ Company, South Bend, Ind.