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minded ghosts from coming at night


 to disturb the family.
 There is widespread belief in the efficacy of snake stones, which are generally pieces of charred bone, well polished. occasionally pieces of chalk or some similar porous substance. 1T pressed upon the bleeding wound they are supposed to absorb the poison.
 Snake charmers profess to prepare such stones and to preserve the com position as a secret. The manufae- ture is a lucrative trade. The Boers bought them imported from India, at high prices Snake stones are also made and used in Mexico of charred hartshorn.
 Many place their faith in the sup- posed efficacy of adder's stone and Irish stones in curing the bites of ser pents and in healing cattle. These are probably bezoar stones, which are connections found insthe stomachs or various animals, ruminants in partle- ular, and they are also of great repute I in the east as an antidote to all pols- ons, that of serpents included, The bezoar stone from the ape is most prized. in Egypt. The polished oper- culum of Trochus shell is also high y esteemed by the modern Egyptians for it's curative properties, andis often sold at high price.
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BANKRUPT SALE.

Be on hand Wednesday, De cember IS, for the sale of Traub's bankrupt stock to be sold at and below cost. Must be sold in ten days. Call early at 1919 Third ave.
 J. SANDMAN, Manager.
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and hanged Up and a vessel full of water set under the said snake, after certain time he will avoid out of his mouth a stone, which stone being taken out of the vessel, he drinks up all the water. Let this stone be tied to the belly of them that have the dropsy and the water will be exhaust ed or drunk up, and it fully and wholly helps the party that hath the said dropsy.Y
 Toad Stones Sovereign Remedy.
 The belief not only in the existence of toad stones. but also in their effica- cy a sovereign remedy for certain ills which is still common in parts of the country, is of very ancient date. Some believed that the stone must be secured from the living animal, and
 in order to accomplish this would place the toad upon a red scarlet cloth.
 This color was supposed to have an attraction for the animal, which would stretch out upon fl in sport. While thus engaged the stone would be eject ed, and in order to prevent the animal from swallowing it again a secret hole was provided in the cloth, through which the stone would slip into a ves sel of cold water.
 Another method is to take the toad and tie it up in a leather bag pricked
 
 ant hill. The ants will eat away all its flesh, leaving a stone of marvellous virtue.
 These stones, called borax, or stelon. were set in rings. They were supposed always to bear on their surface 8 fig ure resembling a toad. toad stone touching any part poisoned by the bite of rat. wasp, spider or other veno-, nous animal, was supposed to ease thet pain.
 It was believed that when brought near to poison the stone sweated and changed color, thus conveying to it's wearer a timely warning of his danger. It was also supposed to prevent stom- ach ache.
 Carry lucky bone and nothing will harm you!" is a common saying in New England. This is a bone from the head | of codfsh.
 It Is shell-like and narrow. with length of three-fourths of an inch. The edge is notched and the color Is l pearly white. It is a good plan to carry | two lucky bones; that will make your 1 luck doubly sure. They should both be 1 from the same fish.
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Splendid values. Bargains galore in Suits and Over coats; $22.5O value, hand made, S15 in this sale.
 MARLEY & 3AUMAN.
 1924 First Avenue.
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Those fancy baskets choice fruit.
 CLARKE BROS.

See the Meyer Marx Go. ad on Page 3, selling fine wines and liquors at wholesale prices.
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Every one can afford music now. IA cents a copy for all the latest popular music. 10 cents. Sacred music 10 cents. Wm. R. Daughtry Co.,, 1916 Secodn ave.
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Rheumatism Cured By Haddock.


 Rheumatism tradition says, can be 1 cured by carrying in the pocket the l bone of the haddock that lies under l the marks of Christ's fngers-the two round black marks on each side of the | body supposed to have been caused by ! the Savior's fingers when he lifted | the fish out of the water In order to 1 take the tribute money from it's mouth. This bone has many other virtues, and always works good to it's owner; but l 1t must not be exhibited, and 1t should never be lent, or touched, or even seen by any after the possessor gets 1t. The Indians of Labrador believe that they can cure toothache by wearing a haddock's bone around the neck, while
 Lord Bacon says that wearing on the finger rings made of seahorse teeth" will cure cramps.
 The bones of the fish extanax com mon in the Euphrates, imparts courage
 and strength, in the opinion of the tives. He who wishes to insure good luck should never burn fish bones, while he who wishes to keep the witches away should break the back bone of the herring when eating this fish.
 The bones of certain birds sewn into the clothes were anciently supposed to preserve the health. In North India a kite is killed on Tuesday, and the bones worn in a string about the heart to cure pain while the New Eng
 lander, in order to ward off rheuma-
 tism carries a bone from chicken wing in his pocket.
 Black Cats Brains. That floating bone found after boil | ing black cats brains will cure all ] diseases; that the little bone of the knee joint of hare's leg will help cramp if the afflicted part is touched with It. and that the carrying of the 1 last double tooth in the jawbone of hog in the pocket will cure rheuma- tism are believed by superstitious peo- pie today. Et The rodent teeth of the beaver are regarded by the Indians as potent
 charms and are worn on the necks of
 little girls to make them industrious.
 A badgers tooth sewn within the waist
 coat will bring luck at cards. Indians of Labrador believe that they can cure the toothache by fixing a
 bears tooth to the aching molar, while still others advise the picking of ones teeth with the nail of the middle toe
 of an owl in order to cure this trouble. An old magic toothache cure is to hook a dogfish. cut off the horn that pro- jects from the back, and let the fish go back into the sea Place the horn on the tooth, and as the fish swims away so will your toothache. A few people still believe that where swallows have been constant to one nest for seven years they will leave behind them a small stone of great healing power, especially for diseases of the eye.
 Even the Crocodile Useful. In Madagascar a pebble taken from the stomach of crocodile is buried under the doorstep to prevent evil
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-04-26
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 8, 1878
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE FOR PUBLlCAllON
United States Land Office, Lewiston, Idaho,
April ,, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress OF
June 3, 1878, entitled "Au act for the sale OF
timber lands in the states of California, ore
gon Nevada and Washington Territory" as
eX tended TO MI the Public Land states by act
Of August 4, 1899
Daniel F. Green,
OF Troy, county OF Iatah state of Idaho, has
this day filed in this office his sworn statement
NJ. .., for the purchase OF the 50 seA of
section ~, and So sw14 OF section "a, in town
ship 49, range l. e b m, and will offer pr OF 10
show that the land sought is more yalinn6le9
for its timber or stone than for agncultura;
putposes and to establish his claim TO said
land before the Register and Receiver at Lewis
ton Idaho, on Friday, the 18th day OF june
1907
He names as witnesses:
Philip NJ Rowe of Jansville, Idaho; and
Francis NJ. Green. Edwin w. Green and Joseph
o. McComb of Troy, Idaho.
the above described lands are requested to hle
their claims in this office on or before said l4th
DAY of June, 1907.
apr12 iuI4 r. II. Bartlett, Register.
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TIMBER LAND ACT, JUNE 8 1878.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

United States Land Office Lewiston, Idaho,
March 7, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act Of ongress rf
June 3, 1873 entitled An act for the sale of
timber lands in the States OF California. ore
gon, Nevada, and Washington Territory as
extended TO all the Public Land States by act
of August 1sg2,
Flemming G. Stevens
of Harvard county of Latah, state of Idaho,
has this day filed in this Office his sworn state
ment No. rs 3, for the purchase of the nell nwA
and n neA of section 3S, and the nw14 nw14 of
section "a, in township 80 H. range e m, aud,
will offer proof to show that the land sought is
more valuable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes, and to establish his
claim to said Land before the Register and Re-
ce!ver at Lewiston, Idaho on Friday, the 7bh
day of June 1907.
He names as witnesses:
Samuel Crealman, Lewis Sneeth, John
Laduke and George Moore, all of Harvard,
Idaho.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this office on or before said 9TH day
of june, 1907. T. II. Bartlett,
APPS je7 Register.
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University Notes.

Professor Henderson has been re-
lieyed OF the duties of horticulturist
since the arrival of Professor Shinn.
The Department of Plant Economy
has recently received some new books
on cider and vinegar making. These
are written in German and are con-
sidered an authority on the subject.
The staff of the state experiment
station has been busy during the spring
months putting out bulletins. Among
the most important of these are some
written by Professor Henderson. Two
Of these deal with the spraying of
fruit trees and the cooling moth. An
other treats of a comparatively new
subject in Idaho, the Potato Scab
The latest and probably most signif-
cant of these is one on Carbon Disul-
plate as squirrel killer, Professor
Henderson has been exp erimenting
with these great pert for several seas
ons. At last cheep and effective
exterminator has been found.
These bulletins are for distribution
to all interested in the subjects The
station now has a large waiting list but
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-04-26

There are some who cannot get
away from the idea that the develop
ment of the country north and east of
Troy is going to kill this town. They
hold to the belief that increased popu-
lation, better markets, more business
and new railroads is sure death to Troy,
lying at the very door of a section that
will fairly hum with industry and run
over with prosperity. What does the
building of the new railroad into the
timber belt northeast of Troy really
mean? 1t means that in the place of
a sparcely settled section that had
nothing but tall trees and few home
steaders, there is to be an army of men
employed removing that timber and
converting it into lumber. 1t means
there is to grow up at our doors a
magnificent market for every product
of the farm, orchard, garden, and dairy.
It means, even now, before work has
hardly started, that the farmers around
Troy cannot raise enough oats and
hay and fruit and poultry and hogs to
feed the men who labor but produce
not these things. 1t means a demand
for better horses, and more of them.
1t means, in truth, everything required
that this section may enjoy a degree OF
prosperity never before dreamed of.
True, Troy will loose the trade oil
m2n who have been compelled 10
trade here, and who have been forced
to ship their ties and lumber and hay
to market from Troy. 1t means the
loss of trade that will no longer be
forced to drive thirty miles to market.
But in the place of these there will be
a denser population right here at
home. The timber removed the soil
will be plowed up and where but a
few now live there will be hundreds.
Drive from Troy to Jansville and see
the land where no one lives. And
then remember that this same soil is
as fertile as any land on earth. See
the farms here and there along the
road that are now under cultivation
and then imagine what the future holds
in store. There is no room for pessi-
mism. No brighter future was ever
held in store for any section of the
great northwest. Troy will not loose
her prestage, and will not be forgotten
neither will she cease to be the bigges
little town on earth.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-04-26
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 8, 1873.
Notice for Publication


United States Land Office. Lewiston, Idaho,
April s. 1907
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the act of Congress of June 3, 1878, enti-
tied IAN act for the sale of timber lands in the
states of California, Oregon Nevada and Wash
ington Territory" as extended to all the public
land States by act of August 4, 1892,
Oscar c. Helekson
of Genesee, county of Latah, state of Idaho, has
this day filed in this Office his sworn statement
No. 1888, for the purchase of the VIZ swI4
nel4 sw14 and sw14 nwL of section 33, in town
ship 80 n, range ?, b m, and will offer proof to
show that the land sought is more valuabl for
its imber OF stone than for agricultural pur-
poses, and to establish his claim to said land
before the Register and Receiver at Lewiston,
Idaho, on Saturday, the 18th day of June, 1907
He names as witnesses:
John J. kaaen of Park, idaho; Ollie Hagen OF
Troy. Idaho; Arnold Olson and Nels Lande oil
Genesee, Idaho.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file
their claims in this office on or before said 18th
day of June, 1907.
aprl2-ju14 t. H. Bartlett, Register.
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Notice for Publication.

Department Of the Interior, Land Office at
Lewiston, Idaho, March ~, 1907.
Notice is hereby ven that the following
named -ettler has filed notice OF her intention
to make final proof in support of her claim. and
that said proof Will be made before the Clerk
of the q. S District Court at Moscow, Idaho, on
May 49, 1907 viz:
Martha Glougau,
of Princeton, Idaho. who made Homestead En-
try No 1865 pril %, 1901 for lots 1, ?, So neA
of section 5, township 40 n, range w b m.
She names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land, viz: Wiley A. Lauder of Moscow
Idaho; Jane Warren taft of Harrison, Idaho;
Philip II. Clayton of Princeton, Idaho; William
II. johnson of Princeton, Idaho.
7. H. BARTLETT,
APPS msy1O Register.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-04-26
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1873.
Notice For Publication.

United States Land Office, Lewiston, Idaho,
April s, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress OF
June g. 1873, entitled Gan act for the sale of
timber lands in the States of California, Ore
gon, Nevada, and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the Public Land States by act of
August A. 1892,
John C. shaw
of Palouse county of Whitman state of Wash
ington, has this day filed in this office his
sworn statement No. 1885, for the purchase of the
swA neA, se4 nwA, neA sw14 and nwA seq of
section Is, in township 40 n, range l, IN, and
will offer proof to show that the land sought is
more valuable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes, and to establish his claim
to said land before the Register and Receiver at
lewiston Idaho, on Wednesday, the 10th day
of June, 1907.
He names as Witnesses
James c. Campbell, David A. Mccullough
Rufus b. Ward and Carl Z. Brynildson, all oi
Potlatch, Idaho.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file
their claims in this office on or before said 18th
day of June, 1907
T. II. Bartlett
apr19-ju14 Register.
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TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 8, 1873.
Notice for Publication.


United States Land Office, Lewiston, Idaho
March 26, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act OF Congress of
June 8, 1878 entitled IAN act for the sale of
timber lands IN the States If California, Ore
gon. Nevada, and Washington Territory as
extended TO al the Public Land States 10y act
OF August !, 1892
John Mathes
of Collins. county of Latah, state Of Idaho,
has this day filed in thi Off sworn
statement No. 1868, for the purchase of the
nwl4 seL OF section 2S in township Al II, range
m, and wiz offer proof to show
that the land sought is more valuable for its
timber or stone than for agricultural purposes,
and to establish hrs claim to said land before
the Register and Receiver at lewiston Idaho,
on Tuesday, the 11th day of June, 1907.
He names witnesses:
Rudolph L. Clark, Salina Kent Riley King
and Mile King all of Collins Idaho.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file
their claims in this office on or before said 18th
day of June 1907
apr5-je7 r. H. Bartlett Register.
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earnestly requests that any interested
person receiving these papers send in
their names to Professor Hiram t.
French, the Experiment Director.
These experiments are made at the
expense Of the state and the station
feels that the people should know
their results.
The successful track-meet which
was held with the Lewiston High
School came off last Saturday. The
events seemed to drag, but several
pretty races were pulled off," OF
the new men, Hunting and Wheeler
made the best showing. Fawcett, our
quarter man, was not in the meet on
account of an accident which he had
a few days ago. 1t is only little
over a week now until the big meet
will be held at Pullman. All the boys
are working hard and all have hopes Of
winning first place in the meet.
The first interscholastic baseball
game will be held with the University
of Oregon next Friday on our home
grounds. The showing which our
boys made with the Moscow team
gives US hope Of a successful game.
Professor Padelford of the University
of Washington gave us one of the most
interesting talks we had this year, al
assembly Wednesday morning.
(The following items did not reach
the News Office until after going tc
press last Friday.)
A delightful program was given by
the Philharmonic Club Tuesday even
ing at the gymnasium.
The track meet between the U. Of
I. Freshmen and the w. S. c. Fresh
men which was held at Pullman last
Saturday, was won by the u. of 1.
Freshmen. The score was 48 to IA.
The Freshmen Cookery class expect
to give luncheon for the Sophomore
Cookers class in the near future.
A recital will be given next Tues
day afternoon at the gymnasium by
the B. M. students.
Prof. Morley has gone on his annual
trip to the southern part of the state.
Ray Eichelberger has taken charge
of the classes in mathematics during
the absence of Prof. Morley.
Pref. Van Pyp, the vocal instructor
has gone east to be gone until mex
fall.
Miss Jesse Gileson and Miss Watson
of Pullman were visitors at Ridenbaugf
Hall Sunday.
Miss Sadie Stocklow returned Mon
day from vacation. She was delayed
on account of her mothers illness.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-04-26
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1878.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

NOTICE FOX PUBLlCAIlON.
United States Land Office, Lewiston, Idaho,
April 1. 1907
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress OF
June e. 1873 entitled AN act for the sale OF
timber lands in the States of California, ore
gon Nevada and Washington Territory, as
extended to all the Public Land States by act
of August 4, 1892.
Francis NJ Green,
of Troy county of Latah, state OF Idaho, mas
this day filed in this Office his sworn statement
No 2S72, for the purchase of the nla neH and
nell nwA of section 10, in township 30 n range
2e m aud will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable TO- its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes, and TO estab-
lish his claim to said land before the Register
and Receiver at Lewiston, Idaho, on Friday
the 1ith day of June, 1907
He naTes as witnesses:
Edwin w Green OF Troy Idaho: Lewis J.:
Schiller OF Lewiston, Idaho; Philip NJ, Rowe OF
Iansville. Idaho; Joseph O. McComb OF Troy
Idaho. , -, -
Any ano ali persons claiming adversely me
rbove-d described bands are requested 70 nile
their claims in this office on or before said llth
day of June, 1907 49,,
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apr5in7
TIMBER LAND. ACT JUNE 8, 1878.

NOTICE For PUBLICATION.
United states Land Office, Lewiston, Idaho
March %, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress of
June 3, 1873. entitled, Gan act for the sale of
timber lands in the states of California, Ore
gon, Nevada and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the Public Land States by act
of August 4, 1892,
Charles J. Bernardini,
OF Troy, county of Latah-state OF Idaho. has
this day filed in this Office his sworn state
ment No. 2S6s for the purchase of the sell swL
of section II in township ~ H. range ! e b M and
will offer proof to show that the land sought is
more valuable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes, and to establish his
claim to said land before the Register and
Receiver at Lewiston, Idaho, on Tuesday,
the 18th day OF June, 1907.
He names as witnesses:
James H. Muir, John NJ. Bellomy, Joseph O.
McComb and Charles O.. Portfors all of Troy,
Idaho.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file
their Gains in this office on or before SAID llth
day Of June, 1907
7. II. Bartlett,
apTo le1 Register,
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TIMBrR LAND. ACT fuNE 5. lis.


NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land Office, Lewiston, Idaho
April ?, 1907
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress OF
June 3, 1873. entitled IAN act for the sale of
tim Der lands in the states of California, ore
gon, Nevada, and Washington territory" as
ex ended TO All Public Land States by &c. vi
August 4, 1892,
William r King,
of Collins county of Latah, state of Idaho,
n this day flied IN this Office his sworn STATE.
ment No. 2s79, for the purchase of the seA OF
swA of section 81, in township ~ n. range
l b m, and will offer proof to show
that the land sought is more valuable for its
timber or stone than for agricultural pur,
poses, and to establish his claim to said land
before the Register and Receiver of this
Office at Lewiston, idaho, on Tuesday, the
11th day of June. 1907.
He names witnesses:
Rudolph l.. Clark, John w. Mathes, LISA J.
Mathes and Abraham Fret, all OF Collins,
Idaho.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested To file
their claims in This Office on or before said ltlh
day of June, 1907.
apr5-je7 7. H. Bartlett, Register.
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TIMBER LAND. ACT JUNE 3, 1878.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
United States Land Office, Lewiston, Idaho,
April 3 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress of
June 3, 1878, entitled IAN act for the sale of
timber lands in the States of California, Ore
gon, Nevada, and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the Public Land States by act of
August f. 1892
LISA j. Mathes,
OF Collins, county of Latah, State of Idaho,
has this day led in this office her sworn state
ment No. 2s7S for the purchase of the swl4 of
nw14 OF section 81, in township AIN, range
b M and will offer proof to show that the
land sought i more valuable for its timber or
stone than for agricultural purposes and to
establish her claim to said land before the
Regi ter and Receiver at Lewiston, Idaho, on
Tuesday, the l1th day Of June, 1907.
She names as witnesses:
Rudolph l.. CLARK John w. Mathes, Riley
King and Abraham Fret, all OF Collins, Idaho.
Any and all persons claim NJ adversely the
above described lands are requested file
their claims in this Office on or before said 18th
day of Jnne, 1907.
APPS je7 T. II BARTLETT Register.