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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-11-28

Chtnese Servant Declared His Mis-
tress' SinginG WIS., Too Much.
Queer II the story related OF Chi
nese man servant, who declares that he
prefers death itself to the infiction OF
hearing bis mistress, who Is described
as lyric artist practicing her songs
morning, noon and night And, odd to
relate. this particular heather seems to
be sincere, a. he has really made sew
erai attempts on his life, and even,
after his last vain endeayor, repeated
his resolution to die rather than be
condemned to listen to strains which
( he regards as anything but dulcet. Eyi-
IDENTIFY the lyric art has no charms for
him. This eccentric Individual was
brought to Europe by the lady's hus-
band a year ago, but it Is only recently
that he developed this invetcrate dis
like to her music Last month, 1t Il
said, he concocted a sort OF poison and
made himself sick with 1t, but the re-
suit went no further. Then he tried
opium, but awoke apparently none the
worse from a phenomenal spell OF sleep.
As poisons and drugs were powerless
In helping him to carry out his project
Of shutting of the mortal coil. the Chi
nese man servant decided on trying
more active measures One morning he
took up his position on the balcony Of
the house inhabited by the family
which courts the muses. and, after TAX
ing last look, as he imagined, at the
busy scene around him, he flung him
self into space 1t so CHANGED that
motor car was coming along On the
top OF the automobile reposed box
containing q provision Of tires and, as
luck would have 1t, the Chinese tum-
bled In among them and they broke
his fall 80 that he got OF without
shock. But such an acrobatic exhibit
ton, even from representative Of the
Celestial Empire, was not relished by
the occupants Of the motor car, who
protested SO vigorously against this pc
culiar addition to their company that
the whole party were soon on their
way to the police station. The luckless
Chinese failed to make himself under
stood, and something like deadlock
would have been the result If the lyric
artist had not appeared to claim him.
This was the third time within
month that he had tried to put an end
to his days, and she insisted on know
Ing the reason. Then the man servant
found his tongue, and In broken French
replied, before the officials and the
automobile set 'AIi want to know. II
say. French madame bowls too much.
l die or hook 1t" Prompt measures
are being taken for the restoration of
this hopeless Chinese TO his native land.
London Telegraph.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-11-28
Fatal symptom.

The professional aucrioneer, having just
told the crowd the usual story to the
effect that the watch he was trying to
sell was full jeweled timepiece, with
chronometer balance and solid gold-6lled
case, suddenly felt himself blusbing at
the aged and venerable lie.
"Great snakes ~ he said to himself.
That's the first time such a thing has
happened to me in thirty-seven years !
1t means either softenin' of the brain or
fatty degeneration of the hearth"
Hastily stepping down from the little
platform behind the counter, he went int
the back room and announced to the ST.
lent partner that he had retired from the
business for good and all.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-11-28
There Are Others.

Don't imagine, my boy, if you throw up
your job
That the firm that employs you will
fail,
That the whole office force in their an
guish will sob
And the senior partner turn pale
You are highly efficient and active and
bright
So you say. I'm unwilling to doubt
you;
But the chance of all this is incredibly
slight,
There are plenty of others without you.
Don't get mad with the girl, and to make
her feel bad
Fail to go for your usual call.
It's the truth. though L know it sounds
awfully sad,
That she never may miss you at all.
It's mighty poor policy staying away,
Though l grant that at times she may
hout you.
But know that I'm in position to say
There are plenty of others without you.
Don't get soured on the world and do
anything rash.
Not to speak of the good of your soul,
If you jump in the lake you may make
small splash,
But you'll never leave much of hole.
Don't expect folks to make such a terri
Bile fuss
When they think very little about you,
And to uSa common Ianptia oa aren't
caring a cuss.
There are plenty of others without you.
News.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-11-28
Making 1t Right.

Once more poor woman is laughed at
for her lack Of banking knowledge.
There is no denying it, however; she
is funny when she gets tangled up in
the paraphernalia Of finance. The Den
yer Post tells this tale:
The Denver National Bank, not long
ago, received the following letter from
a lady well known in social circles:
Gentlemen-Please stop payment on
the check 1 wrote out to-day, as l acct
dentally burned it up. Yours.
MRS. BLANK"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-11-28
Baked.

The favorite sons-large ealiber guns
Decided to hold a convention;
But an untoward fate, it's sad to relate,
Upset this most worthy intention.
There wasn't hall would hold them all
A county rooted would have been too
small
AS space for the sure dissension.
philadelphia Ledger.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-11-28

Teacher-Johnny, can you define for
us the difference between Caution
and "cowardice?" Johnny-Yessnm
When you're scarf to go out on a boat
and stay home for fear It'll sink and
the boat comes in all right, it's Cow
ardice." Teacher-Well? Johnny
And II you're scarf and stay home and
the boat does sink. then it's caution"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-11-28
How's This7

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case Of Catarrh that cannot b cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
FL CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o
We, the undersigned, have known F. J..
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
ton made by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN 4 MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo o
Halls Catarrah Cure is AIKEN internally act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Testimonials sent free.
Price rs cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for Constipation.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-11-28

THE MILK PAIL is kept free from
staleness, sliminess and sickness if it
is washed with Borax and water in the
following proportions-1 tablespoonful
70 a quart of water.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-11-28
Imp.rting More Inform.tion.

Mrs. ugwater-Josiah, l saw the
phrase, Ibis royal nibs." in print the 9th
er day. Is there any meaning. to it?
Mr.. Chugwater-Yes it's an English
titls conferred on the manufacturer who
is penmaker to the king or queen.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-11-28

"There1l be bread riots in this coun-
try yet" growled the cross boarder.
do you think bread will ever be so
scarce as to cause that?" querled the
landlady.
II referred to the qualify" returned
the boarder. permitting slab to fall
with ominous thuG on the table.-Phil-
adelphia Ledger.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-11-28
A BARGAIN IN FARMS.

Fine fam of 60 acres, northern Douglas
county, As acres cleared land very rich, in
famous "Shoe String valley, 5-room house and
other buildings, hne water, 10 acres fir timber,
Guiding all crops, good horse, COW and CALI 4
Angora kids, Poland China pigs. 100 hens, all
farm implements, house Furnishings complete
everything goes for 81, 500. Owner must sacri-
flee at once on account of sickness. Write Tor
full particulars to o. A. DEAR1NG, P. .. Box
2 q Roseburg, ore,
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-11-28
DON'T Mention 1t.

"Popr'
''YeS, my SON."
'What is nom-de-plume?
"why, it's mans pen name, my
boy"
well, pop, that's not the name you
call your fountain pen when 1t won't
work I'-Yonkers Statesman
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-11-28

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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-11-28
Shake into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot Ease. powder. 1t makes tight
or new shoes feel easy 1t is certain cure FOL
sweating, callous and hot, tired, aching feet
Sold BY all Druggists. Price Csc. Trial pack
age mailed FREE. Address Allen 5. Olmsted,
Leroy, New York.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-11-28
Nothing Wasted.

Eve use the low pressure system in
this plant" explained the engineer. That
is, we use the steam over and over again"
al see," said the visitor. ITS some
thing like the system of ventilation in the
sleeping cars"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-11-28
JOIN THE
KO|lIer 4
Chase
PIANO
CLUB
Now Forming
You With Ninety-Nine Others
Join in Taking One Hundred
Model I'M" $500 koh!er &
Chase Pianos.
Cooperative Buying Brings the savings
in Which You Share, the G. Do -
Club Price Being Only P%Of

Cash, or on terms of $40 cash and SIC
monthly, Quarterly, semi-annual on
yearly payments can be arranged at
cash cost to club member by merely pay
ing bank rate of interest.
Model emp Kohler & Chase Piano is
guaranteed for lifetime. And besides,
we do not collect from widows and or
phans Our Free Life Insurance Clause
provides, in case OF death of club mem
bers after contract has been in force six
months and payments have been made
according to agreement, the family is
given receipt in full for balance of your
unpaid indebtedness. The Piano stays
in the home, without a dollar more
being paid.
Club now forming Send at once for
Booklet &c" which will be sent post
paid and will explain the fairest, safest
and best Piano proposition ever offered
to the public.
Booklet G." should be in the home
and read by every one who contemplates
the purchase of Piano. Send postal
today, and save third of your Piano
money.
There's a reason why-more Kohler &
Chase Pianos are sold on the Coast than
any other two makes. The users OF the
Piano will tie you. Ask one.
1t is possible now-until the club is
flled-to place in your home Model m"
s4O0 Kohler & Chase at club cost, one
hundred Pianos, s2S.700, or s2S7 each,
for those who JOIN in the wholesale
transaction.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-11-28
In the Cu.tomarx Way.

The city editor was looking over the
notes handed in by the new reporter.
"Gliggins made set speech, did he?"
he asked.
mo, sir" said the new reporter. HE
-er-stood up"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-11-28

Higgins Why did Peckem apply for
a dIvorce7
Mugglns-He happened to be home
one washday when 1t rained
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-11-28
IRRIGATED LAND IN WASHINGTON

The Wenatchee Valley Irrigated Ap-
pie Orchards are paving $500 to $500
per acre this year. Cascade Orchards,
one mile from Leavenworth, is now on
sale. Get particulars free from
H. G. Peters, 622 Alaska Bldg, Seattle
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-11-28

February holds the record as the month
in which most children are born; June
as that in which there are fewest births.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-11-28

ryTo St. vitus' Dance and AL Nervous Diseases
FIN permanently cured by DIR. Kllne's Great
Nerve Restorer. Sepd for FREE ~ trial bottle and
treatise. DR.. R. H Kline, Ld as1 Arch St, PhilAFA
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-11-28
Putting Him Next.

willie, will you tell your sister
am hereT
would you like to have her come
down"
"Of course"
Then If you'll give me quarter I'll
tell her you are not here" Houston
Post.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-11-28

The story and half house in Milan.
Ohio. where Thomas A. Edison was born.
is still standing though not fit to occupy.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-11-28
Hoods SarsapariIla

The capital represented by Great Brit
aims cotton trade is $1,000, 100000, and
the profits $3.50, 100000 per year.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-11-28
Up-to-D.te Philanthropy.

"That millionaire is very selfish with
his money, isn't he?"
"No, indeed; he's an altruist with
1t"
"How do you make that outT
HE believes wealth is burden and
he says he will not infict his burdens
on other people. "-Baltimor Ameri'
can
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-11-28
s.. S. s..
PURELY VEGETABLE

by the Crusaders, who had seen them in
use among the Saracens.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-11-28

Modern japanese COINS mad bank notes
bear legends in English as well as in
japanese.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-11-28

Mothers will find Mrs. winslows Soothing
Syrup the best remedy 10 use for their children
during the teething period.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-10-18

sntendent of education and the attorney
general were appealed to. and they de-
cided that the constitution provided
for whites and negroes and did not
catalogue Italians as separate race.
One of the leaders OF the Italians who
Insisted on the rights of his people was
taken beyond the town limits. soundly
thrashed and ordered to desist in his
efforts to get Italian children into the
white schools. The anti-ltalian senti-
ment is strong in Mississippi, and one
Of the candidates for governor made 1t
the chief plank in his platform.
New System of Promotion.
According to a report of the Brook
line (Mass) Teachers association as
published in the Lawrence Telegram.
there is a decided sentiment through
out the state favoring system of pro-
motion by subjects instead of grades
In the secondary schools. 1t is also
felt that a liberal education course
should be devised to take fifteen years
in its completion instead Of ten years.
as at present. The Telegram remarks
that If the attempt to have the Ma
tional Education association adopt this
report Is successful a change nothing
short of revolutionary will soon be in
force in our national educational sys-
tenn.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-10-18
EDUCATIONAL
Census Report. on Schools.

Neusos hePoFtS on SCHOOLS.
In its annual report on the statistics
Of cities having a population of over
10000 the census bureau presents a
very interesting table showing the
costs of maintaining free public
schools. including in such costs the in
terests on investments In school build
ings and grounds. These vary from Z
cents per capita in Charleston. s. c.,
and % cents in Atlanta, Ca, to $1.33 in
Denver. SLAB In Newton. Mass, and
$1.53 In Spokane, Wash.
School Dining Room.
The alumni association of Houston.
Tex. has raised funds and esta blished
dining room in the high school,
which is one Of the best Of its kind
In the country. This addition gives the
students who are taking domestic
science an opportunity not only to pre-.
pare the meals. but to serve them.
Tufts Against Coedueation.
President Hamilton Of Tufts college.
Boston. In his annual report strongly
opposes the system of coeducation now
in operation there. He calls attention
to the fewer men In the arts courses,
while other New England colleges have
had to turn students away. He SAYS
that 1.-The average young man will not
go to a coeducational institution if
other things are anywhere near equal"
He thinks that the student who de-
sires general education as represent
ed by the bachelor of arts degree very
much prefers to go to an institution
for men only. DR.. Hamilton does not
desire Tufts to give up the work of
educating women, but he believes they
should be educated separately.
Exclude Italian Children.
Trouble is reported Mt Sumrall. Miss,
growing out of opposition on the part
OF the natives to Italian children Mt.
tending the white public school. The
endeavor to shut the Italians out be-
gan some weeks ago. The state super.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-10-18

has shown that new element exists
In the uranium minerals where radium
is found and which is the parent of
radium. This new element gives off
both alpha and beta radiations. pro-
duces no emanation and resembles the
orium. Ionium is the name proposed
for this substance.
Many Trees In Small Space.
In the Garden Magazine for October
B. L. Barnes advances the opinion thar
the rapid spread of the San Jose scale
and other tree enemies will bring
about the adoption OF dwarf varieties
for the production OF fruits. especially
by the amateur fruit grower. The rea.
sons be gives for this are the greater
ease with which small trees may be
treated with sprays for protection from
enemies that feed upon the foliage and
bark and the possibility of raising
these trees In small yards. the EARL.
ness with which they come into bear
ing and the scantiness Of their shade.
thus leaving the ground available for
small fruits and vegetables.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-10-18
MISCELLANEOUS
Tornado In Alabama.


A tornado that visited the vicinity
of Leeds. Ala. Oct. 8 caused the death
Of about fifteen persons, who were hit
by falling trees and timbers. The
property damage was enormous.
Performing Lofty Task.
The crowds that thronged lower
Broadway. New York. Oct. 10 were
treated to the unusual sight Of a man
working at the top Of the flagpole on
the tower Of the famous Singer build.
ing. 1O7 feet above the street level. At
that distance his movements could
hardly be discerned. but he was work
Ing calmly ut his task of setting the
great ball which was to cap the flag
pole and applying the paint to cover
both. The name OF the workman was
Ernest Capelle. who says he has been
In the business Of pole climbing for
many years and has never met with
an accident 1t was said that he re
ceived $1,000 for this job.
John Mitchell to Quit.
John Mitchell. whose term as presi.
dent Of the United Mine Workers will
expire April I. 1908. announces In the
United Mine Workers Journal that he
will not be II candidate for reelection.
the reason given being Ill health. Mr..
Mitchell underwent surgical opera.
ton several months ago and has not
fully recovered.
Mrs. Chadwick Dies In Prison.
Mrs. Cassie Chadwick, who has been
serving sentence Of ten years In the
Ohio penitentiary at Columbus on the
charge Of wrecking the City National
bank Of Oberlin, died in the prison
hospital Oct. 10. The revelation Of
Mrs. Chadwick's financial operations
few years ago created one OF the great
est sensations in the history of finan.
cial swindling.
Sixteen Lost In Arctic Steamer.
News comes from Copenhagen that
the arctic steamer Frithjof. which ac-
companied the Wellman expedition to
Spltzbergen. was lost off Cape Lam
games. Iceland. Oct. 3. The captain
and fifteen of her crew were drowned.
The engineer chung to plank. on which
he drifted ashore. The Frithjof was
regarded as a veteran of the arctic
service. she having been under char
ter many times In connection with
exploration work.
Explosion In Steel Mill.
BY the explosion of melting pot |
5000 pounds of molten steel
ready for casting in the works OF the |
Standard Steel company at Butler, Pa.
Oct G four men were instantly killed |
md thirty others severely injured,
twenty Of whom It was thought would
Ole. 80.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-10-18
EXPENSIVE EXPERIENCE.
Cities Get Rid Of Their Lighting Plants
at Loss to Save Themselves From
Greater Loss.

Cities Get Rid Of Their Lighting Plants
at Loss to Save Themselves From
Greater Loss.
The mayor of English, Ind. writes
that the municipal electric light plant
was sold for 80 per cent of its cost
because or the financial loss to the
city" AS it had been operated only
five years, this makes the depreciation
Ii per cent year.
The municipal light and water plants
of England, Ark, have been leased to
G. w. Norris for six years. The rea-
son assigned for this action is gross
mismanagement."
Although the qualified voters of Val
fey City, N. D., at an election called for
the purpose, voted by majority Of
nearly three to one to sell the electric
light plant, the city council by a vote
OF four to three has decided not to sell,
but instead to spend $4,000 on new
machinery. Apparently the plant is
too valuable political asset to be sur
rendered at the mere call Of the tax
payers, twice repeated.
The president Of the village Of Mil
ford Center, o., writes that the mu-
nicipal electric light and water plants
were sold for $685.. The latest re-
port available gives the amount Of
bonds outstanding as $4,000.
Prior to Its lease ten months ago the
electric light plant of Linton, Ind, was
badly run down and was costing the
city from 5000 to $500 a month owing
to Incompetent management 1t Is al
ready on paying basis, and the fine
service furnished by 1t Is in marked
contrast to what was supplied when II
was operated by the city.
The municipal electric light plant of
Gravesend, N. Y, constructed at cost
Of approximately $4,000, was never
put into operation and was sold for
$31, 100 after the annexation of Graves
end to Brooklyn.
The electric light plant bought by the
city council of Carrollton, Ca, was OPP
Grated only few months on account
Of the protests Of the citizens and was
turned over to the former owners.
In 1901 the city Of Dunkirk, Ind,
purchased the electric light plant, as
Stunning the bonded indebtedness Of
$23,5O0. AS it was not paying its way
the city effected compromise with
the bOndholders, to whom the plant
was turned over, the city making q
cash payment of $1,000. The mayor
writes that the sale was due to 'polti-
cal changes in CONTROL
A municipal electric light plant was
installed by Ellwood City, Pa, in 1901
at cost of $4,000. BY 1904 it had be-
come inadequate to carry its load, SO
the generating plant was shut down
and has stood idle ever since, power
being supplied by a private company.
An electrical engineer who devoted
some weeks to rehabilitating 1t writes
that the municipal electric light plant
of Montpelier, Ind, was a complete
failure and that it was turned over to
the present owners for dollar on
condition that they would assume the
outstanding bonds C$3S,000). The city
got nothing for the funds contributed
by the citizens to make repairs. An
other authority states that for three
months before the sale there had been
no street lights available and for part
of that period no incandescent lights.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-10-18
S c / e N FIG
Cold Over tho Equator.

SS'e S~St eU0 SQudtOTs
At the recent congress Of German
scientists Professor Hergesell Of the
Strassburg university said that bal
loon experiments had proved that the
atmosphere at high attitudes is coolest
over the equator and warmest over
the poles. The balloons used in these
experiments had automatic instru-
ments attached and were unnamed.
At the height Of twelve and one-half
miles the thermometer registered q
temperature Of 14S degrees below zero
over the equator. while at the same
altitude over central Europe the bal
looms registered only 70 to So degrees
below zero.
fermentation Now a Fact.
Professor Otto N. Witt of the Tech
meal High school at Charlottenburg.
Germany. an authority on radium ex-
periments. now asserts that the latest
experiments Of Professor Ramsay
show that under the influence of the
energy contained In radium emana-
tions well known elements. like con-
per- can now be converted into others
just as well known This proves that
the ancient alchemists were on the
right track. Four years ago Ramsay
discovered that radium emanations
changed to helium and later that this
Is the source Of all the inactive ele.
ments.
Latterly Professor hollywood of Yale