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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-04-11
MARK TWAIN's "INsIDE PRICE"
How the Poor Bookseller Felt Over
"Discounts."

How the Poor Bookseller Felt over
"Discounts."
Mark Twain some time ago told this
story at dinner given tc Tax Commits
sioner Charles Putzel at the Freund-
schaft Society Clubhouse in New York:
81 saw Mr.. Putzel twenty-five years
ago In Putnam's book store. | went In
there and asked for George H. Putnam,
and handed in my card. A young man
took 1t In, but came back and said that
Mr.. Putnam was busy and could not
see me- l had merely gone there on
social call and started to leave. AS
was going out my eye was attracted
to big, fat, interesting book.
1t was entitled The Invasion of En-
gland in the Fourteenth Century by the
Friars / asked the price of it.
-Four dollars was the answer.
"'What discount do you allow pub
fishers?
Forty per cent off,
"'Well,' l said, I am publisher
HE put down the figures 40 per
cent on the card.
IT said: What discount do you al
low authorsT
HE said: Forty per cent
"'Well,' I said, I am the author.
You can put that down. What discount
do you allow the clergyT
HE said, 90 per cent
"'Well,' l said, 4 am on the road
So l took 20 per cent for that.
HE put down the figures and never
smiled once. Here 1 was working off
all these scintlllating brillIancies on
him, and not even a spark of recog-
milton. 1 was almost In despair. 1
thought would try him once more, so
| said
"'You know I am also a member of
the Human Race. Would you allow
me 10 per cent off for that%
"He set that down-never smiled
20 l said:
There Is my card with my address
IN It. l have no money with me. Send
he bill to my home at Hartford.
II picked up the book and was going
,way when he said: Wait a minute:
here is 40 cents coming to you.,"-
publishers Weekly.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-04-11
Bird. the Farmer, Friend.

Professor Cook Of the national agri-
cultural department declares that of
the 800 different kinds of birds but
three are the farmers foes, the En-
glish sparrow leading. He held that
while the robin Is looked upon as a
destroyer Of early fruit his diet is but
l pound Of fruit to 9 pounds Of In
sectA
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-04-11

qua, and the word decided upon was
"thon." 1t even went so far that no
tices were given, in which the word
was used, OF entertainments and so on,
and 1t was used in the periodical pub
lished. 1t died a natural death, how
ever, as there Is no necessity for any
such word, as the man from Philadel-
phia seems to think
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-04-11

of metal, through which extend two
slots. These slots are wider at one
end than at the other. By placing a
rope through one Of the slots and pull
ing on the same the rope is sure to
become wedged In the slot tighter and
tighter. The halter tie Is nailed at the
head of the stall in advance Of the
horse, so that the latter In pulling on
the rope Will force 1t more tightly into
the slot. Only few seconds are re-
quired to slip the rope into the slot
and over a small hook at the inner end.
While in this position there is no dan
ger of the horse working the halter
loose anc roaming In the stable.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-04-11
what Mother. May Do.

At meeting OF the Mothers Club
in Chicago the other day one of the
members said that each mother should
tell her child all about her own child
hood and that In this way there would
in few generations be connecting
links with the past Happy is the
child whose mother takes the time to
tell such stories,
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-04-11

Hes a regular Observation-Disclosures.
Why, he built his own garage"
did he? l wasn't aware that he
owned a car"
He doesn't. The only car that he'd
care to buy is just foot too long for
the garage he buIlt."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-04-11
wouId Have New Word.

A writer In a Phlladelhia paper
thinks that the time Is ripe for a
new word that will mean either man
or woman, and he suggests thu" as the
word, the first syllable of the word hui
man. Several years ago they tried
to make such a word at the chautau-
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-04-11

Never pasture the alfalfa the frs
year.
A healthy flock OF sheep Is a profit
able flock.
Mutton eaters are increasing taste,
than mutton
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-04-11

with by the inven-
ton of q North
Dakota ranchman.
Where a hundred
or more horses are
employed the time
involved in tying
them in the stalls
each day Is consid-
cradle. The halter
tie, as shown in
the Illustration, Is
made of one piece
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-04-11

around the crown and ending with two
long looped bows In the back. A sill
yer buckle Identifies the front Of the
hat while two big yellow roses each
side of the front chiffon loops lend
character to the ensemble.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-04-11
..sxn,t symp,,a.d .p.,ryps.

Five girls In a fashionable boarding
school have formed society to pro-
test earnestly against the new spelling.
They sign themselves Alysse, Mayme,
Grayce, Katheryne and Carrye.-Smart
Set
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-04-11
ffaEy.

But" said Brlghtley, "If you were
sure the fellow who beat you In the
saloon was a policeman, why didn't
you take his number?"
WELL replied Luschman, Ger
had had number too many already
Philadelphia Press.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-04-11

strong strap such
as a heavy harness
line and buckle 1t
around the cows
body just in front
or the udder. One
must be very care
full In placing 1t
first on the kicking
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-04-11

The necessity Of making a knot In
the end of the halter every time the
horse is tied In the stall Is done away
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-04-11

There always seems more excuse for
man to beat mule than to whip a
horse.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-04-11
An Antt-Kickfng Device.

An arrangement which will cure the
worst kicking COW that 1 have ever
seen Is shown in the sketch. Take
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-04-11

Any woman who stoops to marry sell
aom gets time to stralghten I'D again
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-07-12

The corn is prepared as for stewed
corn by cooking in its own liquor, add
Ing one-fourth cup OF cream. level
teaspoonful of salt saltspoonful of
pepper and roundln tablespoonful of
butter. Bring to Tho boil ana add a
tablespoonful of flour creamed in a
scant tablespoonful of butter. Steam
two-thirds of cup of rice until it is
tender then place it in the oven to dry
OH little. Season with rounding
teaspoonful of salt. Butter a ring mold
and dust it thickly with rolled dried
bread crumbs. Fill the mold with rice
and put the mold in the oven. set in
a pan with little water in it. cover
with creased paper and bake for half
an hour; then remove the paper and
turn the mold upside down on chop
plate. Fill the center with the corn
and serve garnished with green and
slices of beet pickles.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-07-12
Picked Eggs.

A tasty dish ever popular for lunch
cons and light suppers is made of
picked eggs. They must be prepared
some time before they are wanted. a
month of ripening being necessary.
Take a dozen and half eggs, cover
them with quart of vinegar, favored,
II preferred, with a dash of cinnamon
or cloves. Take half ounce of ginger
root, a teaspoonful of black whole pep
per, and the same of white pepper.
Bring the vinegar to boil and add the
ginger and pepper. Boil the eggs for
Twelve or fifteen minutes and peel
them, taking care not to spoil their
symmetry or break the white. Pack
them in glass Jars and cover with the
vinegar. These are excellent at the
end Of month, and may be kept for a
long time.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-07-12
Beef BOuIlOn.

Put In the soup kettle two pounds of
lean beef, minced, a half-pound of lean
veal, minced, and two pounds each of
beef and veal bones, well cracked.
Cover well with cold water and bring
very slowly to the boil. Simmer for
four hours. Add sail and pepper 10
taste and two teaspoonfuls of kitchen
bouquet. Take from the fire and when
very cold, and jellied, skim off every
particle of fat, heat enough to enable
you to strain the liquid then strain out
the bones and meat. Return to the fire.
put in the white of an egg and the
cracked shell to clear it, bring to a
hard boil, check this by dropping in a
Dit OF Ice, and set aside for five min
utes to settle" before pouring care
fully through a jelly bag. Heat again,
and serve.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-07-12

II tell you, Maria" said Farmer Heck,
after the visitor from the city had re-
tired for the night, ''it's doing Uncle
Henry a power of good to get away from
the city and come out here where he can
breathe the fresh air. He says it's all
right to talk about the comforts and con-
veniences of city life, and all that, but
you can't improve on nature"
Pm glad he thinks So" said Mrs.
Heck, with a sniff. "He must have
changed his mind since this morning.
Johnny says he spent mighty near the
whole forenoon in front of the looking
glass up in his room, pulling the hairs out
of his ears"
Mothers will find Mrs. winslow's Soothing
Syrup the b. st remedy to use for their children
during the teething period.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-07-12
Keeping Up Appearances.

The tall man in the suit of faded
black went into the first class restaurant
and seated himself at a table in far
corner
Lingering there minute or two he
rose stifly and went to the cashiers desk.
IF gentleman can't be waited on
promptly in this place." he said, with a
frown, there are plenty of other places"
Then he strolled leisurely out, pick
ing his teeth, and presently wended his
way unobtrusively to the 5-cent lunch
counter around the csrnnr
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-07-12
Western Groyytb

Apropos of the mushroom growth of
new towns on the Western frontier a
locomotive engineer relates the follow
ing:
"One day | was. driving my engine
across the prairie when suddenly con-
siderable town loomed up ahead where
nothing had showed up the day before.
"'What towns thisT says l to my
fireman.
:" Blamed II l know says Bill. 1t
wasn't here when we went over the
road yesterday
"Well, l slowed down, and directly
we pulled into the station, where over
five hundred people were waiting on
the platform to see the first train come
In.
'The conductor came along up front
and says to me:
"'Jim, first we know we'll be run
ming by some important place. Get this
town down on your list and I'll put a
brakeman out on the rear platform to
watch out for towns that spring up
after the train gets by.'"-Minneapolis
Journal.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-07-12
Judicial FIatterr.

"On what ground, sir" sternly asked
the judge, do you seek to eyade your
duty as a citizen?"
On the ground, your honor" respond
ed the man who had been summoned as
juror, that | am 65 years old and no
longer legally liable to jury service"
You don't look it by twenty years,
sir" said the judge, "but your excuse is
sufficient, and, of course. j shall not"
"Still. your honor" interrupted the
other, "inasmuch as your honor puts it
before me in the light of my duty as
citizen, l am willing to waive my claim
to exemption and will serve with pleas
ure."
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-07-12
Fish SOup.

Put tablespoonful of butter in a
stewpan over the fire and then fry in
1t three chopped onions. When a gold.
en- brown add cup of tomatoes, a car
rot, three or four whole cloves, salt
and pepper to season. Put in a desert
spoonful sugar, bay leaf, sprig of
thyme and quart of water. Cook
until the carrot is quite soft, then add
cold fish, bones and all, or thin slices
OF raw fish, and simmer twenty min.
utes. Toast small pieces of bread,
enough to cover the bottom of the SOUP
tureen. Strain over the toast and
serve.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-07-12
Ginger Snaps.

Beat one cupful of sugar with two
heaping tablespoonfuls of lard. one
cupful of molasses, one level teaspoon
ful OF ginger, one-half teaspoonful of
cinnamon, one teaspoonful of vanilla.
one-quarter teaspoonfnl Of cream of
tartar and one level teaspoonful of
soda, one-half teaspoonful of salt and
one cupful of boiling water. Flour to
roll thin. Lastly, add one dessertspoon-
full Of vinegar.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-07-12
Cream of Rice SOM

Two quarts of chicken broth, one tea
cupful of rice, one quart of milk (half
cream Is better), one onion, one stalk
OF celery, salt and pepper to taste.
Wash the rice, add the onion and eel.
cry. and cook two hours; then strain
through sieve; add the seasoning and
the milk or cream, which has come to
the boiling point. If milk is used, add
little piece of butter.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-07-12
Faith Cure.

Tommy" said his Sunday schoo
teacher, your cold is much better. thar
when l saw you last"
"Yes'm," answered Tommy. II cured
1t by prayin'."
by praying? l am glad to hear YOU
say that"
"Yes'm. l asked the Lord to take II
away from me and give it to Dick Bingo
and Dicks got it. all right"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-07-12
Care of the Fryinr Par

Always wipe your frying pan ont
with brown paper directly after using
and before washing If you want TO keen
1t nice and bright An omelet pan
should never be washed, but rubbed
clean with brown paper
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-07-12
Kept Tally,

The SQUIRE saw you in church on
Sunday, George. Do you remember
what the sermon was about? The
heeper-Yes, sir; about an hour an
quarter long.-Ally Sloper's Half Holi.
day.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-07-12
Would Tax Heiresse.

Paul Morton thinks that there should
be tax on American heiresses who
marry foreign noblemen, as the money
is taken out of the country, good Amer
lean men having made it as a general
thing, expecting 1t to remain here. The
income derived from American invest
ments should at least be taxed
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-07-12
The Good One,

There Is but one good wife in thi.
town." said clergyman in the course
of his sermon-the congregation looked
expectant-"and every married man
thinks he's got her." added the minis
ter.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-07-12
Chile Seeks Immigrants.

The Chilean government has placed
Sl65,OO0 at the disposal of the presi-
dent, to be expended in securing immi-
grants for that republic.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-07-12

| HOWARD E. BURToN.-Assayer NJ 4 Chemist.
Leadvile, Colorado Specimen prices: Gold.
Silver, Lad, 81 Gold, Silver, 75c God 6Oc Zinc OF
| copper, 81. Cyanide tests. Mailing envelopes and
null price list sent on application. Control and Um-
Pre work solicited. Reference; Carbonate Ma.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-07-12
Shake into Your Shoe.

Aliens Foot Ease. A powder. 1t makes tigh.
or new shoes feel easy. 1t is certain cure 10,
sweating, callous and hot, tired, aching feet
sold by all Druggists. Price 25c. Trial pack
age mailed FREE. Address Allen s. Olmsted
Leroy, New York
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-07-12
Appreciation.

"What did you think of the speaker
last nlghtT
"Oh, his speech was simply magnifi
cent! 1t was SO exhaustive"
"'Twas, eh?"
"Yes he exhausted everybody In his
audience"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-07-12

By judgment of the Supreme Court
of Pretoria, the old Boer law forbidding
natives in the Transvaal to acquire land
hos been annulled
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-07-12
A Stained stnk

Pour oxalic acid on spots, let stand
few moments and the stains will dIsap.
pear.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-07-12
His Idea

Mrs. Joe Kerr-I see the London
Ladies' World has discovered that sue
cessful people are usually quite devoid
of humor.
Mr.. Joe Kerr-How idlotic Why, a
person who is devoid of humor can't
possibly be success !-Yonkers States
man.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-07-12
audience ~

CITc ST. Vitus' Dance and oil Nervous Diseases
I'll y permanently cured by DR.. Klines Great
Nerve Resorer. Send for FREE s2trial bottle and
treatise DR.. r. H.Kline, Id. 93l Arch St. Phila-, Pa
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-07-12
CLAS SIFIED ADS

NoTICE-The following announcements are
from leading business men and firms, and are
well worthy your careful reading. The list
may contain just the proposition you are look
ing for.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-07-12
Suspense.

Suspense.
"Your college produces some fine
specimens Of American youth"
"Yes, and we're turning out good
men every day."-Pelican.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-01-17
The crocoai,... strong Jaw

Sir Samuel Baker in his "Wild
Beasts" says that the power Of the
Jaws Of the crocodile is terrific. Once
he had the metal OF large hook. the
thickness of ordinary telegraph wire.
completely bent together, the barbed
point being pressed tightly against the
shank and rendered useless This com
preston was caused by the snap of the
Jaws when scizing Il live duck which
be had used as a bait, the hook being
fastened beneath one wing On one
occasion he found Il fish weighing sew
enty pounds bitten clean through as if
divided by knife. This, again. was
the work Of a snap from the Jaws Of a
crocodile NJ. Paul Bert once made
experiments on the strength of croc
odile's jaws by means Of a dynamome-
ter. He found that n crocodile weigh
ing 100 pounds cxcrtcd a force Of 3Os
pounds in closing his jaw. The lion
has an enormous jaw power On one
occasion an African traveller pushed
the butt end Of his gun into lions
mouth, and the pressure OF the Jaws
cracked IL as though II had been struck
by q steam hammer
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-01-17
IOWA MAN LYNCHED
MURDERER OF WIFE AND STEP
SON STRUNG UP eY MOB
At CHARLES CITY.

Charles City, Ia, Jan. 10.-James
Cullen, who murdered his wife and
fifteen-year-old stepson, was taken
from the Floyd county Jail here by a
mob and hanged to the Cedar river
bridge in the heart of the CITY,
The mob broke into the Jail and
quickly overcame the feeble resistance
that Sheriff Schermerhorn offered.
At the county bridge a prayer meet
ing was conducted and Cullen was
asked to pray
The mob was composed of many Of
the leading citizens of the town, who
made no attempt to disguise them
selves. Cullen fought like a tiger. but
was overpowered.
Four or five ministers and large
number of women were in the crowd.
The hanging is largely the result of
the pardon granted to Louis Busse.
the Bremen county wife murderer.
Men who participated in the mob
bing declare that Cullen's estate Of
$4,000 would have been used to fight
his case in the courts and that it
would be years before he would have
been punished if ever tried.
James Cullen was wealthy con-
tractor Of this city. He first murdered
his wife with large knife and then
shot his stepson.
He was always known as man of
bad temper and was somewhat eccen-
trio. He was especially crank on
the subject of temperance. He was
a man who never took drink of liquor
in his life
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-01-17
sl.5o PER YEAR, IN ADyANCE
TAe Awss. e.r.s F..A.

A traveller in Venezuela gives an In.
tcrcsting description OF the fish of the
orinoco country. He says the PARTY
several times came IN contact with the
c;lrih fish, which are the most ferocious
inhabitants OF the water known The
tish are not over fourteen inches long.
but they travel ir schools Their teeth
are three corncrrd Amy living object
which attracts their attention Is at
Mcked with fury MIR Thompson tells
OF an lndian woman who entered the
water I" fill a bucket She was nt.
tnckesi hy thr fish and reached shore
only I" die III fifteen minutes. The
f'c>l, was literally torn from her body
MIR. l'art, who WAS with MIR. Thomu-
son. caught one ~ the fish and pulled
II upon the bank He held the carh
under his foo, while hc pointed az TIN.
peculiar tcc,h with his finger. With a
quick movement the carb Topped ont
from under MIR Darts foot and seized
him by the finger cutting TINT member
to the bone. The fish frequently have
been known TO bite ordinary Ahhooks
In two
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-01-17
ON CAR SHORTAGE
PRESIDENT OF GREAT NORTHERN
ROAD WRITES TO GOVERNOR
OF MINNESOTA.

ST. Paul, Jan. 15.@James ]. Hill,
president Of the Great Northern, has
addressed to Governor Johnson let
ter on the subject of car shortage and
the present congested condition of
freight traffic throughout the country.
He explains how the unprecedented
development of business and traffic
throughout the nation has outstripped
the facilities of the railways.
The situation is serious at present
and threatens the business world with
paralysis. The business of the United
States Is today SO congested that
from every portion OF the country
arises clamor for relief. The railroads
everywhere are taxed beyond their
power.
He says that present conditions are
not accidental. The decline in rail-
way building, when all other forms Of
activity have been growing rapidly, is
due to the diflculty in securing cap
ital for railway extensions. The spirit
of hostility on the part Of individuals
and political parties which threatens
confiscation and transfer to the state
has made railway investments less at
tractive to capitalists than formerly.
This feeling must be dispelled and
greater confidence established IL any
considerable portion Of the money
needed for railway development in
this country is to be available for the
work
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-01-17
MANY STILL MISSING
DEATH LIST FROM EXPLOSION At
PlTTseuRc MAY AMOUNT TO
OVER THIRTY.

Pittsburg, Jan. 11.-Partial investi-
cation to ascertain the number OF Ia
talities that occurred at the Eliza fur
mace of the Jones & Laughlin Steel
company, limited, when an accumula-
ton of gas exploded, bursting the base
of the large furnaces and showering
tons Of molten metal over about forty
men, was completed at night and shows
that the bodies Of twelve men, horribly
mutilated, have been recovered; from
fifteen to twenty men are missing, It
being generally believed their bodies
were consumed by the hot metal. and
ten are in hospitals terribly burned.
four of them expected to die.
1t is doubtful whether the number
of men killed will ever be known.
From present indications over fifteen
men were caught like rats in trap
by the fiery metal, which flowed over
their bodies to depth Of six feet. No
trace Of them. 1t is said, will ever be
found. OF the dead bodies now in the
morgue, several are minus arms, legs,
and heads. while the others are
burned and twisted beyond recogni-
ton. The condition Of the injured is
pitiful. A number of men have their
eyes burned out and others were so
badly injured that amputation Of arms
and limbs were necessary.