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The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09
BLUE SUNDAY WILL. LONG
BE REMEMBERED IN CITY

NEW YORK.--New Yorks Blue sun.
~ day" will be remembered for a
long time. For the first time In the
history Of the city $4,000 people. who
usually attend some form OF amuse.
ment on that day, were forced to
amuse themselves by walking In the
streets or in the parks. There was
not a theater. not concert hall. dance
hall or lecture-room open In the city
and 400 penny and nickel arcades that
usually do an enormous business on
Sunday were closed. Even the
donkeys that carry children ON their
backs for small fee in central park.
rested. the police refusing TO allow
them TO carry on their regular bust.
ness.
1t Is estimated that actors, musicians
and employees OF the various entertain
ments that are usually open on Sun
day. lost $4,000 by the forced closing
OF everything and the estimated loss
to the amusement interests OF the city
Is placed at $4,000.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09

he calls attention are the interest
charges. amounting 10 millions. due 10
the city's habit Of spending it's In.
come before II Is collected,
With the city's debt limit almost
reached and with real estate taxes
mounting to figures which are causing
property owners 20 unite In protest.
these charges are attracting attention
frcm the usually Indifferent New
Yorker Other statisticlans have come
- the front with the assertion that
extravaganza Ia not confined to the
municipality but is q habit OF the
citizens as well. They produce figures
to show that New Workers. are the
most wasteful people on earth and
that among the items that they yir
tually throw away are Is 900, 900 gal
Ions of water Il day and t25. 200. 900 Of
food products wasted In the course Of
year
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09

FATHER KNICkERBOCkER is a
/ reckless spendthrift Al least that
is the latest charge against the long
suffering old gentleman in knee
breeches. As Comptroller Metz and
Health Commissioner Darlington are
among those who make the charges
there may be presumed to be some
truth In them.
The comptroller points out that II
costs 100000 900 year to run the
city or more than the combined ex-
penditures OF London. Paris and Ber-
lin II requires 81 100000 To meet
the city pay roll alone and much OF
this is alleged TO go for unnecessary
salaries. In fact. MIR Metz asserts
that the positions of one-third of the
city's employees could be abolished
without lessening the amount Of work
done Other wasteful items 10 which
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09

IN other years the exodus began
the latter part of October and con-
tinued up to Christmas, but this year
the rush was accentuated by the finan,
cial furry. And right here pause II,
remark that those who imagine that
our aliens do not read are somewhat
in error, for those who cannot read
have others to read to them, and they
keep sharp eye on the trend of
events in this country; so that when
the papers announced under scare
headlines that things were going
wrong. these men. not trained to
analyze the statements, took alarm.
and quite a number more went away
than would have gone in other years.
Another cause is to be found In
the fact that every four years proceed
ing the presidential election there is
tendency eastward on the part of the
aliens. They hear so much said about
the uncertainty of the presidential
year that they prefer to take no
chances and go home for that year.
"There is still another cause for the
return Of Italians to their native land.
The railroads of Italy are owned by
the government. Up to this year they
were managed by private corporations
to whom they were leased by the gov
eminent. 1t was found that they were
not paying The rolling stock was not
kept in order and the maintenance of
the schedules was not deemed Inn
portant A consequence OF all this was
that traffic fell of, no one travelled un-
less he had to and the railroad service
became demoralized.
Now the government has taken the
railroads out of the hands of these
corporations and is engaged in the
work of reconstructing the entire rail
road system of the country. 1t is es
timated that about 500, 100000 will be
expended in the kingdom in bringing
the railways up to proper standard oil
efficiency. and Italy is calling her sons
who have learned how to make good
railroads in this country back to theil
old homes.
so you see that no alarm need BIZ
felt because of the ebb in the tide
There is more work to do in this
country than ever before There is {
necessity for more men and women II
do it, and the first months of mex
year will see a return of aliens, whit
will be able to find remunerative EN-
ployment in this country"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09

All the theatrical managers com
bined to give the puoric good taste
OF Sunday under the strict interpreta-
ton of the law. aud no attempts were
made to open any OF the vaudeville
theaters or to give concerts. II 10 be
lieved the board of aldermen will soon
remove the cause OF difficulty In so
far as Il Is possible for them TO do so,
The police say that genuine disorder
would follow the attempt to enforce
another blue Sunday"
The foreign element did not know
what to make OF the situation. and APP
peared 10 be amazed. Coney Island
was dead. the few people who visited
that resort having to ne satisfied with
a walk along the beaches.
Theatrical men say many saloons
did thriving business. Out the police
declare the law was enforced without
discrimination, II waa said that the
morning congregations in the churches
we're no larger than usual, but there
was a noticeable increase In attend.
ance at the night services,
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09
WORDS ON AN URN REVEAL
HISTORY OF SLOCUM HERO

and children were jumping from the
burning vessel. He seized three little
children and took them safely TO shore
On a second trip two more children
were saved. and on three succeeding
Journeys out TO the burning steamship
he saved three women. The last won.
an he brought To shore weighed more
than 200 pounds,
As be dragged her to safety out Of
the water Mr. Mallabar fell uncon
scious. The physicians discovered that
his exertion had caused the bursting
OF a blood vessel in the brain. Medical
aid restored TO him the use OF his
faculties. but from a healthy. vigorous
man he became hopeless invalid
Shock after shock OF paralysis fol.
lowed until the one came the other
day which brought death with IL. Mr.
Mallabar was born In England and
came TO America In early youth.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09

DR.. Abbott, ARE shown on the faces
of the birds. l placed stuffed owl
in a tree near the nest OF catbird.
and then waited until morning to see
the expression on the birds face at
the sight of the stranger. In the morn
ing the catbird came out, looked
quizzically at the owl. completely sur
prised at the presence of a possible
enemy He then made all kinds OF
noise with his wings and mouth to
scare the owl away. After each eff
fort at soaring there was look Of at
tention on the face of the catbird.
And that look is photographed before
you.
Next day." DIR. Abbott continued. II
took the owl away, then ! discovered
that the catbird had two young ones
in a nest They were permitted &c
come out on the limb of the tree. and
I got in another picture the look OF
self-satisfaction upon that catbird's
face"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09
THE USUAL WAY.

First County Councilor-Here's n
fine-looking street.
Second Ditto-You're right there.
What's best to be done with 1t?
Let's have ii dug up for a sewer"
But wouldn't 1t be proper to pave 1t
iirst?"
"Of course: supposed you under
stood that Then. after 1t is paved
and sewer put In. Wen have 1t re-
paved"
"All in readiness to be dug up again
for the gaspipe? l see you understand
the principles OF municipal economy,
And after We have had 1t repaved
for the second time. then what?"
We'll. then it will be in order for
widening. There's nothing ] admire
SO much as system in the care and i'm
provement of our roadways."
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09
BALLOONINC IS BECOMING
POPULAR SOCIETY SPORT

accomplishment than In the case OF
an auto. since New York does not
countenance promiscuous balloon as
tensions.
Contrary to general opinion, II Is
not necessary TO be millionaire to
indulge In aeronautics In ones own
balloon, AS very god one. II Ii said.
can be purchased for about $40.
single ascension costs about $50. or
s25 apiece II divided between two
owners, so that the new sport does not
become so financially verifying after
all. Then. too. there will DO no speed
laws, policemen or fines In the air. an
argument which will appeal To many
auto drivers hereabouts. One OF the
most enthusiastic balloonists or bal
ioonatics." AS they have already been
dubbed. Is Rear Admiral chester.; xhqs
having retired from the seas has noe
announced his intention 81 nasgatanaf
the air In his own ballooy Just az s1f8
as no has served hi apprenticeship.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09
Makes Weather to Order.

Akron. O.-Pointing to spring flow
ers blooming in a field behind his
laboratory as proof that he can pro-
duce any variety of weather he de-
sires. John c. Bedient, an electrical
genius Of this city, is about to apply
for patent and to form a company to
manufacture an apparatus. the model
of which ne Is concealing in his work
shop.
He says electricity is the basis of
his machine and that II will produce
warm weather. with imitation sun.
shine. rain. and the growth of flowers,
plants. and grains. and snow or ice
IL applied near stiil or running water
He stands guard each night, relieved
by his wife and son, to prevent fitch
ing of his possession.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09
Aliens Leaving

the economic tendencies of the for
eigners who come to the United States
at the rate of 1000, 900 annually.
Several causes combine to bring
about the eastward march of the
aliens now leaving u.s." he said.
Every year great numbers of aliens
return to their homes for the winter.
The railroads, principally in the north,
east and west, lay off men engaged in
outdoor work and following this 9TH
ers are thrown out of employment.
These men find it desirable to re-
turn to their old homes for the win
ter; they have the opportunity to visit
their friends and relatives and can
live much cheaper there during the
winter than here, for food and lodging
are cheaper and the climate is not so
severe.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09
Loss Fully Covered.

Adjuster-Tve called to fix up that
matter of your house burning down
Was the loss total?
Heck Penn--Oh, tn house is plumb
gone: but, young Teller, eff / tuck a
cent from yore company, I'd feel like
thief. Mebbe you heven't heard tibet
my wife tuck advantage o. tn excite
ment { elope.-Puck.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09
SUES GRANDFATHER

will appear in court the youngest
plaintiff who ever pleaded for jus
tice before the Illinois bar.
Zibe Jones, the defendant. resides
near Toledo and has always been a
leader in political and religious af-
fairs in his community He also ap-
pears to have a ready tongue. as there
are now pending an even half dozen
suits against him charging Islander
and similar offenses.
In the Coles county circuit court
there is pending q suit for $1,000 dam
ages brought by Mrs. Nellie Jones
against Zibe Jones, whom she charges
with alternating the affections Of her
husband. Carlton Jones. father OF the
plaintiff In the latest suit
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09
Vanished with the Frost.

Where are the knives and forks OF
last summer" grumbled the old farm.
er as he counted up the tableware
after the last boarder had left for the
city.
And where are the spoons OF last
summer" laughed the farmers daugh-
ter, as she gazed out at the empty
benches and hammocks Chicago
Daily News
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09
ohIo's Veteran Statesman.

While Gen. Grosvenor passes out Of
the congressional limelight Ohio still
has in Its delegation two veteran
white-haired statesmen who have
passed 20 years OF age-Gen. J. War.
rem Keller. exspeaker of the house OF
representatives. and Gen Israel X
Sherwood. who represented Ohio "a
years ago.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09
Rival Castle Owners.

Eugene Zimmerman. OF Cincinnati.
is rivaling William Waldorf Aston in
becoming the largest owner Of historic
castles in Great Britain. He has al
ready acquired kylmore and Kimbol-
ton castles. and is now negotiating for
the purchase of Tanderagee castle and
of Brampton house. the last of the his
toric Manchester estate.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09
unester Charges
h SANDER.

unsster Charges
p SANDER.
II for SANDER by
grandson, Zibe
bd prominent citi-
his hair streaked
fswer In the Cum
r at the next term
bich are said to
lpon the parentage
/ as Is known, is
the state of I'LL
whole world. The
TO have occurred
|as born. Now at
hths the little one.
lend. John McNutt.
to refute the al
name Is Gerald
flton Jones. alleges
fh his grandfather,
his mother with
hich would reflect
fparentage. Gerald
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09

Little Claude has been told that
Uncle John has a glass eye. and for
gets that he has been hidden to say
nothing about IL.
VIII you lend me your eye for
little while. Uncle John? My other
marble has rolled down a grating. -
Royal Magazine.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09
Decline in london's Paupers.

The annual report OF the asylums
Gil states that In view OF the recent
steady decline in the rate OF increase
of London pauper lunacy. and of the
possibility that there may cease TO be
an increase, 1t is doubtful whether II
will be necessary to take steps. at
any rate now. toward the provision OF
an eleventh asylum.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09
Made All the Difference.

What shall play asked the or
ganist OF an absentminded clergy
man
What sort of hand have you got
was the unexpected reply.-Royal
Magazine.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09
A Primer.

See the man and woman entering
the Great Dry Goods Emporium.
The man looks very sad.
The woman looks supremacy happy
Why does the man look sad He is
going In TO buy something.
Why does the woman look happy
For the same reason.--Judge
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09
Mus, Wal, for cones..ion..

The chief rabbi in Turkey recently
had a long audience with tho prin-
cipal private secretary of the sultan
concerning concessions for the Jews
in Palestine. many reforms being
promised under certain conditions. but
the chief rabbi could promise nothing,
as Palestine Is not under his iurisdie-
ton
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09

A baby has been born in an auto
mobile, near Neuchatel. the mother
being the wife OF a tradesman. The
car was stopped. and when a doctor
arrived he found mother and child do
ing well
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09
Rude.

Madam" said the man in the the
alter. Il want to thank you for remov-
ing your hat Now II you win please
remove your switch and put that
branch of curls In your lap. think I
viii be able to see the stage"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09
Smoke Up.

The 2-cent cigar industry is safe. The
Indian jute-crop is estimated at 10000
900 bales. nearly 100000 more bales
than are needed for bags and wall
Observation-Disclosures.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09
Her Ace.

How old Is your daughter? Quite a
young lady, isn't she?"
''She just passed her fifth picture
postcard album yesterday Puck
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09

Cublick-Oid Soak is an habitual
drunkard. isn't he?
Kaustic.-We!l. | would call II sys-
tematic rather than habitual
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09
Bricks and Bricks"

Bacon-The absorbing capacity Of
brick is about 16 ounces OF water.
a brick" it signifies that he has not
the reputation for absorbing anything
like that amount of water.-Yonkers
Statesman.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09

automobile as the repair shops Of the
navy do to the ships OF the line
Philadelphia Record.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09
sinaulariY Appropriste.

She-Dear. where shall We make an
appointment TO meet In the conserva
tory?
HeI should suggest under the date
tree baltimore American.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09
EARTH euLPs DOWN TRACK.
EIGHT Section Of Eric
Railroad Swallowed.

Oil City, PA Seemingly bottom
less pit has been discovered between
Louisville and Columbus. Warren
county, on the new cutoff Of the Erie
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09
EST.
tally Lesvin|
asst.

ally Lesvin|
sst.
onnecticut ard
! the big sho
q. as the greaj
denseIy popu|
slowly Losing
nee. has thd
Of full vamd
re #. Mayed
iiwaukee rhs
y's product ID
ie MisSisgippi
Oily Ii Is Mnl
is gFea; wesd
wIbie for the|
nncern which
o the growth
IS years they
ories. kclud-
Glory nearly
snkee factory
ar the total
loot & shos
nrs per day.
Inadequate to
est
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09

The dignity that depends on clothes
never succeeds in being impressive.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09

THE doctors have given Wickwire
up"
Poor fellow, is he as i'll as that?"
mo; he got well,"-Chicago Jour
nal
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09
EMOTION
! SPAR ROWS
Err FEELING.
hes Assertion by
er Cat Bird
| Fear Of

DO nature faker,
1t sucn eulotiUI.s
cation, satisfac-
ention not only
t the feathered
ward expression
mirrored in the
IS -
Clinton G.. Alb
dentist of New
long members of
hl congress of
ts at the Acad-
Rnces the other
n as the keynote
otable addresses
subject, DR.. Alb
scene a photo
small sparrows
upon the limb of
long island l ar
brning. my cam
face a limb of a
the sparrows
Re made their
pitt. II attached
press bulb, and
nd. hid myself in
berry. The two
Bred and shortly
hming her wings
boment afterward
bods and | got a
PIE ones awaiting
lls were open, as
picture, and there
bt agree with me
clearly evident
n their bills and
burst of applause
pad taken in the
Fl continued, 81
birds after the
Der had returned
her bill. On the
e was an express.
nt."
flashed IN the
ued. you can see
crying for food
PIN and returned
fher. In another
two satisfied
nb and the mother
best"
Shown. and in the
ther enthusiastic
The audience.
] specified" saif
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09
A Chance In Address.


A soldier of the great army Of the
unemployed shuffied up to the roll-top
desk and looked over.
Say. are you de guy wot adver-
tised for man TO address enyelopes?"
he asked anxiously.
Il am" replied the man at the desk;
but II you can't address envelopes
any better than you address me. you'll
find the exit where you came in
Judge
Making Use OF Him to the Last.
Mrs. Al hear you are going TO
South Dakota.
Mrs. B.-So | am.
Mrs. A.-Divorce. suppose2
Mrs. B.-Yes
Mrs, Al wonder what .vnnr hns,
band will do?
Mrs. Bob, ! am taking him along
to look after the baggage, etc.--Judge.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09

Freddy-I'il tell you what would
cause a sensation At this horse show
a long cared brazen-tongued jackass.
Peggy-Oh, I don't know. Very few
people are looking this way. Freddy.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09
TER DRIVES
HON E.
VS. Men Out Of
Cheaply In
le United

S of the causes
kodus Of aliens
is contained in
!. V. Powderly,
IF immigration.
rs formerly a
! is the official
immigration to
Id States where
Ind on this &C
hreful study to
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09

It's easier to be sensitive than 1t Is
to be sensible.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09

Il had no idea you were inclined 10
be decidedly gay. Ethel"
How do you mean?"
You've been reaching for high balls
the whole afternoon! "-Chicago Jour.
nal
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-01-09

he wisest
Their you
ny mind
lunt who
The child
popular
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-01-17

A thing that is more or less n con.
slant source of annoyance &C. he gen.
eral storekccper as well as his patrons.
is the matter Of arranging goods so
that there Is the right kind of dis
play, protection for the goods from
dust and dirt, and all arranged with n
view Of ready access. 1t Is necessary
that there he places for hundreds Of
different articles. Go into some stores
ask for certain thing, a clerk may
take several minutes In looking IL up
Not long ago a man called at general
store and asked the proprietor for
some small wax candles to be used
for ornamentation purposes. The
storekeepcr said that he had them.
Then commenced a search OF the
premises. Corners were looked into,
boxes examined and no candles found.
The storekeeper was positive that he
had them in stock, and fiaally after al
hours search found the candles stored
away in small box under the counter,
II required an hour of valuable 90
time to find ten cents worth OF can.
dies.
The up.todate merchant will have
a place fer everything and everything
in its place, well displayed and easy
OF access. In the grocery store there
should be bins and drawers, shelves
and cases for all the stock. Store fur.
niture manufacturers are continually
devising improved means OF caring for
stocks and displaying the same But
1t matters not how perfect the store
arrangement In the way OF furniture
and fixtures. there must be system
employed. Sales are lost every day
by not having goods arranged rightly.
The buyer OF groceries dislikes to go
into a store where there is barrel OF
sugar uncovered affording a feast for
the flies and stopping place for the
dust: neither does the man have his
appetite for cheese or other like things
whetted by seeing the arrangement
suggestive OF filth.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-01-17
Right Kind OF Advertising.

Not long since in n western town
Of some 1000 population the mer.
chants had an Illustration OF what can
be done by judicious advertising The
proprietor Of a clothing and dry goods
store decided that he would add a
grocery department. This was met
with the disapproyal OF other mcr.
chants In the town, particularly the
grocers. They combined and com
menced an advertising campaign di.
rected chiefly against him. Small
space was used. They were greatly
surprised one morning TO find that the
object OF their attention had In the
daily paper four-page advertisement
They were further surprised when the
weeklies Of the surrounding towns
came out with one and two.page ad-
vertisements. Offering wonderful bar.
gains and to pay the railroad fare Of
those who would purchase certain
amount Of goods. For miles around
the town large posters announced the
great sale. Other merchants OF the
town looked upon the venture as fool.
ish, and predicted that there was
something wrong. failure or fire in
sight. Neither happened. but in two
weeks time the enterprising store
keeper. who advertised to sell rs
pounds of granulated sugar for dol.
lar, when the jobblng price was more
than five dollars a. hundred. provided
the purchaser ordered other goods. did
o business amounting to more than
$4,000. or as much business as the
average small storekeeper does in q
year. Not alone that, but he Is sti,l
doing the biggest business In the town.
He advertised rightly.