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and stallions. When completed accord ing to present plans it will be cinder path one-quarter of mile in length.
 There is considerable valuable stock at the farm besides the horses. The proprietor has herd of thirty or more cows that produce milk to the amount of about two hundred and seventy-fve quarts daily. The foundation of the stock of this class is a select herd of the best Holsteins. These cattle arc handsome black and white, some of them being remarkable for both quan- tity and quality of milk.
 The proprietor General Phelps Mont gomery,> is very popular both in this city and elsewhere.
 Not long ago the writer met at the Cannon horse auction in this city Dr. J. W. Melbourne, of the prosperous Naugatuck valley, who is apparently in excellent health, which is possibly the result of taking his own medicine. The genial doctor who owns the bay mare Rosa Wilkes, says that at this time of year horses go very fast on paper. He 1 has won two races with his young pa cer but gave her only a slow record.
 Sometimes I get news from distant points. A letter received from John FS Miller, of Oxford, Chenango county, N Y, has the following:
 'The horses in my stable are passing 1 the winter in such favorable condition that they will undoubtedly come out fine in the spring. My mare Jewell 2;22 1-2, Is extra good and is remarka- | bly, free in the road We have had only few days sleighing during the l winter. R. k. PORTER.
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dent replied that he had attached no importance to the rumors referred to, and that he needed no formal as- surances that the Governor would do all in his power to aid him. The merely formal talk being over something was said about the critical condition of military matters, and the President observed that he had no fear about the safety of Washington, and was certain that the attempted inva- sion of the Northern states would be arrested. He said the latest intelligence from the army of the Potomac was favorable, but gave no details, and it was not until the next day that we learned that General Meade had suc- ceeded General Hooker.
 A little pause in the conversation en- sued. The gaunt figure of the Pres ident had gradually slid lower on the slippery sofa, and his long legs were stretched out in front, the loose slip pers half fallen from his feet, while the drowsy eyelids had almost closed over his eyes, and his jaded features had taken on the suggestion of re- taxation in sleep. l repeat that never think of this noble mans per- sonality without recalling him at that moment of supreme danger to the re- public and without seeing again that sad, worn countenance of the man who bore with such courage and patience his heavy burdens.
 Deeply moved by the Presidents evident fatigue, and by his cordial treatment of us in spite of our pre- sumptuous call, Colonel Van Buren an I were about raising to make our adieus when, to our dismay, the ma- jor slapped the President on his knee and said:
 MT. President, tell us one of your good stories"
 If the floor had opened and dropped me out of sight. should have been happy
 The President drew himself up, and turning his back as far as possible upon the major, with great dignity addressed the rest of us saying T believe I have the popular reputation of being a storyteller, but l do not de- serve the name in its general sense, for 1t is not the story itself, but its purpose, or effect, that interests me. often avoid long and useless dis cussion by others or a laborious ex- planation on my own part by a short story that illustrates my point of view | So too, the sharpness of a refusal or l the edge of rebuke may be blunted by an appropriate story, so as ta save wounded feelings and yet serve the purpose. No, I am simply storytel- Ter, but storytelling as an emollient saves me much friction and distress. " These are almost his exact words, ot which I made a record that very night.
 When the President finished, we arose and made our salutations ant withdrew, our last view of our great leader being of a countenance gracious but imexpressibly- sad
 I have told this adventure to many friends, some of whom have asked
 why I did not publish it. For many years was 10th to make public statement of even unconsenting pre-. sence at such treatment of one whom
 the nation recognizes as ranking as high as Washingtonsln our politica history and venerates as martyr But I have been persuaded that this explanation by orr beloved President of the great solace he derived from his storytelling should now be generally known.
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NOTES ABOUT HORSES.
4 MODEL STABLE IN NEW HA-
 YEN,

News From a stock Farm in the Vicin-
 ity of This City--Items of Interest to
 Horse Fanciers.
 New Haven horse fanciers have made many favorable comments re- arding the new stable of MT. I. l. Rich ey, of this city, but probably few of them have had the pleasure of visit and inspection of it. The expensive building is situated in the rear of his palatial residence, which is on a broad avenue in one of the best sections of the city.
 Arriving at the stable the writer met Eddie Bretell. who has had considera- ble experience as a race track driver. Eddie, who has the care of the stable and horses, stated that "the stable is very convenient to work in and the proprietor is a. good man to work for. ]"
 The plans for the stable were made by Mr. Richey, who generally keeps two horses With commendable fore thought he had the stable built with four stalls, two more than necessary for ordinary use. The wisdom of hay ing plenty of stalls has been evident many times. Some stables that eon- tain but few horses are yiable to be ex- tremely chilly during a long term of cold weather with the thermometer be- low zero. The stable in question is So well arranged that the heat from the harness-cleaning room can, if desired be used to make the horse part com fortable
 The building has large room for car riages, another for harness, the box stalls and the single stalls, storage room for fur robes and heavy blankets sleeping rooms for men, toilet, cases fol horse boots and closets for small arti- cles, making altogether a barn that the proprietor may show with commenda' ble pride.
 At the time of my visit MT Richey had four valuable and well-bred horses The first that we saw was the chestnut nearly sixteen hands, Grace Easland 2:24 1-4, sired by Theodore Shelton 2:O9 3-4, a full brother to John R. Gen try, 200 1-2; dam Lady stillwell b5 Hambletonian Messenger, second dan by Happy Medium
 We next saw the black pacer Mary Patchen, three year old record 2:27 3-4 She is not a large mare, but has { conformation that denotes considerable strength, particularly in her back anC hips. Her dam was Mary A, 2:41, dan of Annie Nj. 2;1V 12 Edith Ma!
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DEATHS.
MINIATURE ALMANAC.

FEBRUARY IA.
 S Rises 6:49 Moon Sets H'h Water s Sets 5:23 7:4S 12:11 a, r1 S173.00 FOR a new Piano at Clinton's 37 Church St. fl It A. B.. CA bargain center Pianos and Monographs. 37 Church St.
 fl It
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q see there is another search being made for the missing link" said the young man trying to make conversa- ton. Now. never felt any interest in the matter" Perhaps" said tho young lady, kindly, "in your case, the link is not missing" Still this was poor excuse for the acrimony manifest in the slamming of the door after hiln.-Phila- dolphia Ledger.
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I s,I good help shouI0 call here we sap5 sapp5ly all the best places ana always I,sbio isrge numbers. Sleeman's Re- eL Open evenings. S' milf %
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SNamts.

One eent a word for each inser4io-. i've cents word for full week, seven times.
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WANTED FoR m 4n,,,

A pr ' WANTED FOR U. $. ARMY.
 A AHLE-BODIED unmarried men ho tween ages q and S5; citizens oF onlted States, of good character and r temperate habits. who can sneak crnati;in rnd and write English. Apply Re New iTs Eav omcer S9O Chapel street, 5IS9Idi 1922 Main street, BriSeenarts an,sr A'' sank street, Waterbury, Conn 41o +f
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WANTED

b4 a thoroughly competent girl a ait. uatlon to do housework. Good ooof- ana laundress. Apply at lS2 Nasa 9e-eel f13 2t*
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WANTED,

GLfSlAS III. to work on foot presses. An ply Strouse. Adler & Co., 60 Court st.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-08-31

She had been fitted for two gowns,
the total cost Of which was nearly
5000.
"Now," she said to the saleswoman,
aI want you to do me favor"
Certainly" was the prompt re
Spouse.
The customer colored deeply. 81
want you to make out the bill partly
for gowns for me and partly for baby
dresses and baby's cloak"
The saleswoman was used to the
whims Of fashionable women, but this
was something she was little slow
in comprehending. The customer ex
planned
you see," she said, "my husband |,
very fond Of our baby, and II he sect
that the bill Is partly for dresses FOL
her-well, he won't mind SO much
Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-08-31
S. IS.
PURELY VEGETABLE


81 was walking on Pennsylvania
avenue in Washington one day at high
noon when a niger doomed up on my
horizon coming rapidly toward me-"
said a well-known negro comedian.
"He was wearing the most outlandish
outfit l ever saw on a human being,
on or of the stage His trousers were
frayed and torn above his shoetops
He wore a musk-colored wooden shirt,
a cellulold collar and a tattered sack
coat On his head was sombrero
which looked as IL several dogs had
been trying to pull 1t to pieces. But
the browning effort was a new and i'm
maculate full dress vest He had pull
ed back his coat and showed his
thumbs into the armholes OF that vest.
As he came sailing before the wind
he certainly was the most comical fig
ure l ever saw. | couldn't resist the
temptation to stop him.
"'Look here, l said, what do you
mean by appearing at this time Of day
In such dress? Don't you know that
you're de trop?
"'De what-what's thatT
Don't you know that you're de
tropY 1 repeated, that it isn't permits
sible to appear in full dress before
o'clock In the EVENING"
THE darby drew himself up very
proudly.
look heah,' he said. III have yor
to know that l don't low nobody t.
make time tables for my cloas.' ~
Kansas City Times.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-08-31
CHANGE LOOKED FOR.
telegraph Operators Expect Peace
Overtures Soon.


Chicago, Aug. ga crisis will be
reached in the telegraphers' strike
within the next few days, according to
the expectations Of Chicago operators.
Announcement to this effect was made
today by Frank Likes, chairman of the
local strike committee, at a meeting.
Mr.. Likes declined to disclose fully his
reasons for making this statement, but
from other sources 1t was learned that
the operators are expecting that some
sort OF an offer will be received from
the companies within short time.
In view Of the determined stand
taken by both corporations against
dealing with the strikers collectively,
this report was viewed with skepticism
IN many quarters.
1t is said that many Of the strikers
would be willing to return to work up
on the promise that they be given free
use OF typewriters and moderate wage
increase. Recognition OF the union, il
Is declared would not be insisted upon
The statement of Mr.. Likes concern
ing possible crisis was made during 6
dispute concerning the advisability O
holding strikers meeting tomorrow.
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CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature ssssa the Of LMzZ1Nu


The very high sounding word ell
quette had a very humble origin, for
etiquette meant simply label. 1t re-
ceived Its present Specification from
the fact that a Scotch gardener who
laid out the grounds at Versailles for
Louis XIV. was much annoyed at the
courtiers walking over his newly made
paths, and at length had labels placed
to Indicate where they might pass. At
first these labels were not attended to.
but a hint from high quarters that In
be within the "etiquettes' or labels
was promptly attended to. To keep
within the etiquettes became the cor
rect thing. The meaning OF the phrase
was afterward widened.
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NO ARBITRATION. THEY SAY.
Small and the Telegraph Companies
Agree on One Point.

New York, Aug. 27.-President Small
declared today that arbitration of the
teleeIaphers' strike was at present out
of the question, and added that the
strikers were prepared to remain out
two months. He said the executive
board of the American Federation Of
Labor would shortly consider the Fede-
ration's relation to the strike. Small
asserted that the companies conditions
were worse than when the strike began,
and that half Of the Western Union
force here failed to report for work after
Friday, when double pay was abolished.
Superintendent Brooks, OF the West
ern Union, said;
"Our company will have nothing to
do with Small or his union. While
we are willing to consider individual
cases Of the men who struck under
pressure, the agitators who engineered
this situation will not be re-employed
under any circumstances"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-08-31

The Samoan islands are the natural
habitat Of the most diminutive species
Of variety OF the genus Dos now known
to the naturalist The average weight
Of the males of these liliputlan cattle
seldom exceeds 200 pounds, the aver
age being not greater than $50 pounds
The females usually average about a
hundred pounds larger and are very
"stocky" built, seldom being taller
than Merino sheep. These dwarf
cattle are nearly all of the same color
reddish mouse color, marked with
white. They have large heads AZ
compared with their bodies. and their
horns are OF exceptional length.
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JUDGE SEARS DEAD.
Member of State Circuit Court for
MuItnomah County.

Portland, Aug. 26.-Judge Alfred F.
Sears, Jr., of the State Oiriuit court,
one of the foremost jurists Of Oregon,
died of apoplexy at his residence, 500
East Madison street, shortly before 4
clock yesterday morning. Death was
altogether unexpected, for not the
slightest warning to members of the
family foretold the end. The funeral
will be held Tuesday.
Judge Sears was in his usual health
Saturday. He was about the city, and
to many Of his friends and associates
seemed in the best Of spirits. He re-
tired abouts.10 o'clock Saturday night,
rather earlier than usual, and it was
not until Mrs. Sears stepped into his
room at 4 O'Clock to see if he was sleep
ing we'll, that it was known he had
passed away.
DR.. A. ]. Giesy was Immediately
called, but the judge was past all med
zeal aid. He had ceased breathing
when found by Mrs. Sears, and the
opinion of the physician is that he
had died but short time before. Nc
sound was heard from his room, and
this leads to the belief that the end
was peaceful and painless.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-08-31
DOGS smUoeLE IN OPIUM.
Customs Officials Make Unique Dis
coverY Near Blaine, Wash.

Seattle, Aug. 26.-One of the most
clever methods Of smuggling silk and
opium into the United States from
British Columbia yet known has been
discovered by customs officers at Blaine,
Wash, on the international boundary
line. Trained dogs we're used to carry
on the business aud the customs officers
believe that hundreds OF pounds of the
contraband drug have been brought
into this country in that manner. As
a result Of the discovery by the officers
Thomas Smith is in custody awaiting
trial on charge Of smuggling.
The first inkling that dogs were used
for smuggling came few days ago
when Officer Lane, of the Bellingham
station, shot dog which he saw run
ming through the thick timber near
Blaine. The canine was loaded down
with a leather saddle in which was
found three pounds of opium and q
package of silk. Where the dog came
from and where he was going were
mysteries which the officials at once
began to ferret out.
The officers took coon dog with
them to the boundary line where the
first caninel was seen. For three days
they waited before another dog came
along with pack saddle on its back
This time there were three dogs loaded
down with the drug. The men lei
them pass, and then, with the aid o
the coon dog, they traced them to al
old shack near Blaine. The officer
afterwards arrested Smith on charg'
Of smuggling.
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IS INNOCENT,
SAYS SCOTT
TOOK No Part In Bribery Work in
San Francisco.
'res dent of Pacif: States Telephone
Company Gave No Au,bori,. -
e'as -4eney Pursues Purpose to
Fasten Responsibility for Buying
Supervisors.

San Francisco, Aug. 27.-President
nenry 1 Scott, Of the Pacific Tele.
phone q Telegraph company, was re.
called to the stand when the Glass
pll1ery case was resumed yesterday
Under questioning by Assistant Dis
oIict Attorney Heney, Mr.. Scott testi
END that prior to the earthquake and
nre OF 1905 F. A. Pickernell, assistant
70 the president of the American Bell
Telephone company, took no active
nand in the conduct Of the Pacific
states corporation. but Immediately
thereafter he set about the formation
OF plans for rebuilding the wrecked
plant The purpose of this testimony
was, on the part Of the prosecution. to
ambush any prospective defense to
shunt the bribery blame onto the
shoulders of Mr.. Picernell.
Mr.. Scott, answering series of cues.
tons designed to clinch in the iurv's
minds the asserted fact that Genera
Manager Glass was in complete con
IT. OF the company during the ALLEGED
bribery period, said that he (scott) be.
tween the date of his election to the
presidency and his return from the
East, in the latter half Of March, 1905
signed no company checks, authorized
none, gave no authority to Glass o.
Halsey to expend any money, and CAV,
no company instructions to any one
MIR. Scott said T. V. Halsey had n,
stated position with the company, bu
that he is drawing salary of $175 pc
month.
Mr.. Scott declared that he game,
from the grand jury the first knowledg
OF the issuance Of $50, 900 worth o
checks.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-08-31
LIKE THE OLIVE TASTE.
Habit of Smoking Mexican Cigars
Grows on the Smaller

Grows on the Smoker.
1T has always been a matter OF sur
prise to me-" said a traveller quoted in
the Washington Star, that Mexican
cigars and tobacco have not attracted
the American taste, inasmuch as we are
a nation OF smokers.
Il make periodical trips to our sis
ter republic, and although you might
think it was the back-eyed senoritas
which first attracted me in the land of
perpetual sunshine, it wasn't; 1t was
the big black cigars that can be bought
so cheaply, from the American point Of
view. There are but few places In
this country in the cities where you
can get real Mexican cigar. though II
you ask for such some statesmen will
hand out the Porto Rico article of roll
ed tobacco leaf without cracking q
smile.
Mexican tobacco has a flavor pecu-
liar to Itself and unlike that Of the
real Havana; 1t is more bitter, and
perhaps some men would call it rank
compared with the Cuban product
have always llkened the taste for tbs
Mexican cigar unto that for the olive
1t Is acquired, and once acquired Il
seems to stick. The best Mexican
cigars come from the province of Vers
Cruz, just as the best favored Cubar
tobacco comes from comparatively
circumscrlbed area near the city o.
Havan In Cuba The higher grade
Vera Cruz cigars, to my mind. have I
very fine flavor. and they are com
4 paratively cheap, a good smoke selling
for cents each, while the price o
cigars In Mexico ranges from 2 cent
upward.
Although Mexican tobacco is yer.
dark, l have not found 1t as strong o
as hard upon the nerves as the darl
maduro cigars of Cuban make; 1t seem
to be dries, and, although black,
not SO strong. This Is perhaps due t
soil Influences. 1t was thought whel
Porto Rico was made an American pos
session that the tobacco and cigar
, from that island would make heavy II
roads upon the domestic and the Cuba
products. Although the Porto Rica
} product is now well sold throughou
J this country, it has Its own particula
clientele among smokers, for that t
bacco, like the Mexican, Is very dar
and of a favor peculiar 70 Itself. 1t
J much more bitter than the Cuban lea
which, like Its color, is no doubt ais
due to the soil in which 1t is grow
and 1t does not have that peculiar 81
generis aroma which accompanies Ii
Cuban article.
"a very fine combination and yer
a hard to obtain may be made Of Mex
a can filler with Havana wrapper. Tn
+. combination gives an individual tavo
! which, when once enjoyed and strikir
t the fancy of the confirmed smoker, hs
4 first call over all other tobacco cor
n blnations. 1t may be that the exper
8 ments with Cuban tobacco seed In son
g of the Southern States In soil whl'
the agricultural department has decla
ed bears an affinity to the original c
ban soil will produce In a generate
or so tobacco as we'll favored as Il
r real Cuban product. but l think q
question OF the original soil and c
matte influences cannot be so easl
solved. In the meantime we will smol
!, and walt"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-08-31
NORTHWEST HoNoRsp.
Professor Elliott. Of W. s. O. e..
tributes to CycIopedi.

II is we'll known that p.o, =,
bailey OF Cornell university, has baer
working for three years past on '' a. De =.
tensive publication to be known 40 no ~ SA-
American Cyclopedia of Aor;enI.. -I'e
This Is to be published in seward - .o = :
umes and II is expected that II viii IL =.
accepted by the reading public as the
standard reference work on rural affair
IL mas been many years since snch .
work has been attempted and noth;na
OF such an extensive nature hos a1e
been undertaken before in Amo,; 80
Professor Bailey has called to his aid
the best known writers on aericultnre
throughout the entire country who
have written up the various subjects ou
which they were recognized as author;
ties. The entire work NAV he raforroa
to as the combined efforts Of the .ori.
cultural specialists Of America and
when published will no doubt find :
place in the library of most prooressiv Va
farmers. S''-'
1t is significant that when II came r.
the very important subject Of wheat
that Professor Bailey recognized the
great Northwest and it's place as one II
the leading wheat producing regions nv
calling on Professor f. E. Elliott beas
OF the Agricultural department at IN,
State college Of Washington, to prenar,
this most important article. This ha,
been done by Prof. Elliott and the mat
ter is now in the hands Of the publish
ers. The article in question consists o
about ten thousand words, with nurner
Gus illustrations, and would be suffi
cient in itself to make quite book /
published separately. 1t covers th,
entire subject of wheat production il
America and at the same time atten
ton is particularly called to the grea
regions Of the Northwest where the pro
duction and quality Of this cereal hay
placed it in the f-refront. Our whea
growers are to be Congratulated in tn
fact that the article in question ha
been prepared by enc so familiar wit
the subject and who is doing so muc
to advance the industry throug tn
work being done by his department 8
the state experiment station and at tn
various cereal stations established i
the state as well as through the whe,
producers organization which was in
tiated by him.