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The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-05-07

civil war as private soldier to be
promoted to the rank OF brigadier
general. He was born In Newbury.
port. Mass. March 81. 1874, and re.
ceived a common school education. In
1861, when but few months over II
years of age. he enlisted as a private
and became member OF the Byfeld
Rifles. Greedy continued with his com
mand until March. 1868. When a cali
was made for non-commissioned ON.
GERS to officer the colored troops then
being organized. Sergt. Greedy was
one OF the number to respond and
was commissioned az first lieutenant
In the Eighty-first United States col.
ored infantry. He served with this
command until the fall of 1866, rising
to the grade of major.
He entered the regular army rs
second lieutenant In March. 1867, and
was promoted to first lieutenant in
1873. Between 1876 and 1879 young
Greedy proved himself to be one OF the
most untiriDg workers In the army.
During that period he constructed
1000 miles Of military telegraph In
Texas, Montana and Dakota. This I'M
precedented feat made him n marked
man In American military circles.
Then came the expedition to the far
north. In 1891. in pursuance of the
recommendation of the Hamburg In.
ternational geographical congress. he
was given command OF the United
States expedition TO establish one Of n
chain OF 10 circumpolar stations. The
trying experiences Of Greedy and his
little band are well known to all read.
ers OF history.
During and after the Spanish war
Gen. Greedy had further opportunity
to show his great ability as a builder
Of telegraph lines Under his immedi.
ate direction there were built and op-
Grated 1000 miles In Porto Rico, $500
miles In Cuba. $50 miles In China dur
ing the Boxer outbreak and 10,500
miles OF lines and cables In the Phil.
ippines. He afterwards Installed a
system of $500 miles Of telegraph
lines in Alaska. one OF these lines be.
ing the FIRST wireless system to be put
to commercial use.
One OF Gen. Greely's most brilliant
achievements was the reorganization
on its present efficient basis Of the
national weather bureau. Previous to
his incumbeney the service was Of a
most crude and untrustworthy charac.
ter. He began at once TO gather me
neurological data from every reliable
source, and In the course Of time he
vas able to arrive at something def.
mite. He established complete sys.
tenn Of weather stations in various
parts Of the country and lifted the ser.
vice from the plane OF ridicule to that
OF responsibility.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-05-07
CHAPTER VI.

! stood with folded arms, awaiting
his approach. Nonchalance Is always
respected by the police. ! must have
presented a likely picture. however
my face blackened with coaldust, cob
webs stringing down over my eyes,
my Capuchin gown soiled and rent
The girl quietly took her place beside
me.
so you took a chance at the Gel
lars, eh?" inquired the detective ur-
banely. Well you look IT, VIII you
go with us quietly. or shall we have
to use force?"
In the first place. what do you and
your police want OF me?" | returned
coolly.
He exhibited his star Of authority.
Il am Haggerty of the Central OF
fee. want sou for several things.
Several things? stared at him
stupidity. Several things? Then II
came to me. with a Jar like an earth.
quake. The story in the newspaper
returned TO my vision oh. this was
too much. altogether too much, He
took me to be the fashionable thief
for whom half the New York police
force were hunting Ny sigh; swain
for q moment in a blur
To - f-,-ffor.s-f
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-05-07

n Uncle Eben'S Mistake
III By Clara H. Holmes IA

By Clara II. Holmes


Eeenexer Crossman and his vile
Lacinda. were AZ outs. There's no
doin' q thing to please ye, Yer as
cross m two sticks." complained Aunt
'Cinda.
"Ye don't try, Jest look at this
toast--burned 10 smut on one side.
and 'tother hain't been next or near
the fire." he grumbied
I've he'd TO cook for ye for nigh on
to so year. an ye amt goin 10 In
struct me In cookin' at this late day"
replied she.
He arose from the table. leaving his
breakfast un.asted. and throwing his
chair viciously across the room left
the house,
Aunt 'Cinda looked after him with
troubled eyes. 4 don't know what's
got into Ehen lately--ever since
M1indy came back" she said with a
sigh.
when Uncle Eben came In TO dinner
he had In no wise regained his good
humor
Fat pork and cabbasel I'm Jest
sic& OF that kind of fodder. II things
Amt better IN 20 to Munda's to live"
Melinda was his niece.
Il wishf You would. mebbe then
one would hev' minutes peace: now
It's nothin' but Jaw. Jaw. jaw. from
mornin' to night" angrily retorted his
wife. SHOOT Shoot" waving her
apron at flock OF chickens
Pears like we might hev' fried
chicken once In awhile--M'iinda he'd
a great platter fun for dinner; she as't
me to stay. an II I'D a-known we was
TO hev this mess. I'D a-done IT,"
''Ye better trot right back. Eben
| Crossman; ! raised them chickens "a
buy me n new dress: | amt had moth
In better'n calico In ten year. an
won't hev' .em ct. 30 there'"
From the time Of her marriage Aunt
'cinda had been Obliged to practices
the most rigid economy. M their only
capital had been health. hope and
willing hands. Little by little the,
paid for their farm. and In the sAms
| way they had accumulated . compe
tency, but the habit OF persistent econ
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-05-07

cmy had merged into misery parsi.
mony, especially was this the case
with Ebeneser
Aunt 'cinda's very soul hankered
for q new carpet. and the old cord bed
steads with round posts nagEed her
desire persistentiy. Uncle Eben grew
wrathfui mt the mere mention Of her
wishes.
Them bedsteads hev' been good
enough fur 30 years. an they're good
enough now: you're jest bein' ct up
with new tangled notions. II ys want
q carpet why don't ye make one7
There's rags enough In the garrett fur
half q dozen"
Il don't want no rag carpsts
M1inda don't hev' that kind OF floor
kiverin', an yer alius quotin' her TO
mel" retorted Aunt 'Cinda
Il Amt got nothin TO do with her
housckeepin'i" snappishly.
"Oh. thought msbbe ye had. ye
mention Il 30 frequent" answered
Aunt 'cinda sarcasticalIy.
'T'.i be consumed II II isn't gettin'
no can't bev' a single thing as want
Il, And 'Cinda's all the time naggin'
| fur ginger. bread furnitur' an sich use
less truck. till I'm sick OF H." xrumbied
Uncle Eben 10 M'iinda. OF late he went
To her with all his grievances.
Il wouldn't stand II n were you.
You come right along and live with us.
and II shan't cost you q cent You
know youil be perfectly welcome. .
said she.
Two weeks later Uncle Eben moved
mis- belongings 10 Melindas He had
Installed her In the house opposite the
home piace--wbich Aunt 'Cinda was
10 retain
Il wish't the house was a mile Oh. .
muttered Aunt 'Cinda, her old voice
thick with tears.
"'cinda shan't hev' II TO say that
! took the best end OF the bargain.
remarked Uncle Eben In a tremuioas
tone
For the firpt month there was nc
friction. but after he made a deed. Civ
ing Melinda the house and ten-acrs
lot for bis keep someway things were
not 80 smoothly. For one thing Uncle
Eben xas not used 10 children, and
Melinda's four boys were entirely be
yond restraint. and delighted In teas
ing and annoying the old man. Then
81 he pulled on his boots and put bis
feet ON an opposite chair. as he had
been accustomed TO al home, Melinda
would sarcas'icailY remark; III
easy 10 see when people have neye'
had BIZ Of good fGrniturs," And 4
he fiiiod his aid cob pipe for q com
fofting SMOKE oh. goodness Thal
fltbg tobacco 10 enough to turn one
stomach So be would pat out ths
Ere with hss ftuhby fore nnEer sns
silently leave the room.
There appeared 10 be no change II
Aunt cindas mode Of living. but
when she sat down 10 breakfast an'
glanced across n me vacant place. sh'
set her cup Ct &C TEES down uniasted
Pears IKE aaln't no appetite late
IT, Shoe. shoo. there. now" 10 Ia
chickens i've GOOD mind 70 cool
one Of ye what does al old wcsnai
want Of anstAin' beiter.n calico. any
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-05-07
"What Can ! Do for Your"

steps without interference. l gave the
candle to the girl, cautiously put a
shoulder against one of the doors, and
gave gentle heave. 1t was not
locked. Through the thin crack /
looked out upon the bright world of
moonshine and crystal Instantly
permitted the door to settle into its
accustomed place. / readily under
stood the burglars reasons. Seated
u. N box. less than a dozen feet
away, and blissfully smoking one Of
the clubs cigars, sat burly police
man. So they had arrived upon the
scene!
What is it," asked the girl, as
motioned her to retreat
The worst has come; the police!"
dramatically.
Gracious heavens, this is frightful!
We shall never get out now. Oh dear!
Why did / ever come? II will be In
the papers. with horrid pictures. We
ought not to have left the ball room.
against us. Awful"
Now, don't you worry. They will
not take any notice of you, once they
set eyes upon me. Homo sum. They
are looking for me. There's only one
superfiuous ten of hearts / have it."
But shall be found with you. and
the stupid police will swear / am an
accomplish" She wrung her hands.
But no jewels will be found upon
u.s." ! argued half-heartedly.
They will say we have already dis
posed of them
But the real burglar
They will say that he came into
the cellar at our bidding"
This girl was terribly reasonable
and direct
Hang it, know Teddy Hamilton,
the NJ F. II. He'll go my bail. and
yours. too. for that matter. Come,
let's not give up. There must be
some other way out"
Il wish l might believe IL Why
did | come?"-a bit of a wall stealing
into the anger in her voice.
This is Tom Fools Night, and no
mistake" I assented ruefully.
But | am a bigger fool than you
are: had an abb. and a good one
An alibis Why on earth. then. did
you follow me? What is your alibi p
Never mind now. We should still
be in this miserable cellar. briefly
What a night A am so ashamed,
shall be horribly compromised
iii take the brunt OF II all. In
sorry: but. for the love OF Heaven
don't cry. or shall lose what little
nerve | have left"
Il am not crying." she denied EN-
phatically. My inclination is e
shrek with laughter. I'm hysterical
And who wouldn't be. with police of
fcers and cells staring one in The
face? Let US be going. That police
man outside will presently hear M
whispering If we stand here much
I longer"
There was wisdom In this So
once again I took the candle. and ~
/ marched back. There wasn't q sin
| gle jest left in my whole system. and
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-05-07
Little Noise In Berlin.

Berlin Is said 10 be the most quiet
city In Europe. Railway engines are
not allowed to blow their whistles
within the city limits There IL no
loud bawiing Of haeksters, and man
whose wagon gearing Is loose and rat.
ling IL subject 10 nne. The courts
have a large discretion as 10 fines for
noise making Strangest Of all. piano
playing IL regulated in Berlin. be
fore a certain hour in the day and
after a certain hour in the night the
piano must be sileat In that musical
city. Even during the paying hours
q iine is imposed for mere pounding
on the piano
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-05-07
old noot, Mase vsIuabl..

The Uauiols OF Paris has been en-.
PERTAINING Ito readers wish patent
leather boot story. u seems that
every six months each sewer man %
Paris receives q pair OF heavy boots.
Al the end % the period these articles
are worthless as FAR as the origlnsi
purpose il concerned. but they have
actually Increased In value. The Oh
boots are sold 20 the leather dreksevs.
Il Is said. as the conditions unaer
which they hare been used make the
Iezther peculiarly adspted for con.
version into patent leather for dress
shoes
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-05-07

OF the United States and Samuel VIII
liams Of Indiana for vice-president by
the Peoples party convention. after
two stormy sessions
Watson was the Popuiist candidate
for the same Office four years ago and
candidate for vicepresident In 1896.
when the Popuiists supported Bryan
for president He was a Democra,
early In his political career. but In
1891 was elected to congress as q
Populist and served one term. Mr..
Watson is a lawyer. native and resi-.
dent Of Georgia. and 81 years old. He
has written several historical works
that have been highly praised. and Ii
considered a man OF brilliant powers.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-05-07

the daylight OF one year. or that por-
ton of time when artificial light Is not
required in the latitude of London.
The left hand shaded portion repre-.
sents the first half Of morning twi
light. and the right hand portion, rep.
resents the second half OF the eve.
ming twilight. or that portion OF the
twilight when artificial light Ii re-
quired indoors. The curves b u II
may. therefore. be considered as I'm.
closing the daylight OF the year. the
remaining portion indicating the
night. The curved line marked X X X
indicates the curve OF sunrise, and
that marked o o o the curve Of sun
set.
The broad broken lines include that
part OF day when the average man Is
awake: outside these lines is the por-
ton Of time In which he sleeps. The
broad line marked A A A shows the
came period corrected TO suit the new
proposal. II indicates how man would
benefit by the system of altering the
clocks at stated overwhelmingly:
Setting the clock ahead 20 minutes on
each Sunday morning at two o'clock
during the month OF April. and vice
versa during the month OF September.
The steps marked c G Indicate the
hour and month when the clock
would be altered--that Is. In four
steps of 20 minutes each In the spring
and back again in four steps In the
autumn.
The lined patch shows clearly the
gain during the summer months. The
line to the right shows the average
hour for leaving work and the extra
daylight available for recreation.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-05-07

On an examination paper In zoology
the question was asked: ~of what
use TO the farmer are the earthworm
and the slng3'
The reply OF one promising pupil
read:
The earthvorm Is OF use 90 the
farmer because be eats the insects
and minute animals that are de-
strEctive to crops: he is also useful
because he can use him as bal; when
the farmer goes fishfng.--Judge.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-05-07
In the caus. Of lesrnlna.

so Crimson Gplch keeps a poker
game running night and day now,-
said the tourist.
Yep" answered Bronco Bob. we
hate TO do Il. but moral obligations
must be met A teller ont east gave
us a library on condition that we
raise q share Of the expense. and we
dasnt Jet the kitty rest . rninsfe-
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-05-07

Little Mrs Hunter had heard 20
many Jokes about the brides who
couldn't market successfully that she
made up her mind that the first re-
quest she made Of the market man
would show her TO be a sophisticated
housewife Send me. please she
said. Two French chops and 100 green
peas Judge.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-05-07
TO GIVE NAN MORE DAYLloAT-
EnsIlshmsn's Scheme to Set Clocks
Ahead During Summer Months.

London. The accompanying diagram
explains the bill now on second read
ing In the British house OF commons
which is intended to induce the gem
eral community TO make more use OF
daylight during the summer months
by beginning and fnishing the work
ing day earlier.
In the diagram the months Of the
year are shown by horizontal lines.
and the hours of the day by vertical
lines. The white portion indicates
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-05-07
Manx chIlar.n Henef,sd

Mrs. Clara Raynor. president Of the
Florida Federation Of women's Clubs.
says that 500 children were taken
from the factories and put into the
schools since the elubvonen OF her
state had the chiId.lsbor lav passed.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-05-07
or..t staalum cemplssss.

London has completed The steel
structure of IT'S great stadium vhers
the Olympic games are to be held til
year. II Is designed TO accommodate
fe.0e0 spectators.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-05-07

b you had not. it is quite
build have shot you
have been a good thing
had. He has gone. and
have gone with him. /
|east chance; the wretch,
! came disguised as a
4 nobody suspected him.
le possessed the ten Of
should he have left this
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lady are doing
4"
address me-"
Re playing hide
trimming. Were
Her the coal?''
bly exploring it,"
address me-"
SIR"
barn that our ad-
hut what are you
IL the law was
b." shaking with
me-" l went on,
could gather the
For l was posi-
e Galloping Dick
b for.
a word you say,
Dr. of cellars, sir.
|ou and the lady
nd-seek? Come,
raft? Is all the
bursting under my
gown which ham,
IS. For, truth to
b him as a cat
I the profession
Fith gentlemanly
of you is to help
IT."
sir; / understand
tleman is always
Now, you can re-
l was just about
] you lit that can
by the cellar
hs, sir; most salts
l prefer the win
his tones suddenly
Bit down, SIR" he
H." replied the girl,
In empty winecase.
Messed that II she
\ the box, she would
be cellar floor, as a
b seized her knees.)
local bin and rested
little shelf for that
Fwnright anxious to
fely away. There
hat cellar for the
Presence doubly en-
multiplied the COM
in no position to
b him. A man who
dollars worth of
BON doesn't stop at
'ossessed a healthy
. l opened the win
to the ceiling by a
e.
It screen. my man.
and cut 1t out"
Ir of wire clippers.
rn under his arm
muzzle of the re-
this time, never
! at my head.
at the screen and
ward.
actory with i'm
most perfect gentle
e, sir!"
Historically.
The fun was begin
bin and stand aside.
ady. Maybe she's q
the letter.
IN the agility Of a
nd wriggled through
urned. Good night,
.ybe I'll do the same
L" / snarled.
t a temper. sir!
lght II of you, and a
ting distance."
hand on my arm.
4 very sensibly, Mr.
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Possibly my idea was only an imi-
tation of his. There must have been
at least dozen tens OF hearts. My
dear young lady. would give good
deal IL you were well out of this.
believed my plan was for the best, and
instead ! have simply blackened the
case against us. have been too ad-
venturous. The situation looks very
serious just now. OF course, In the
long run, we shall clear ourselves;
but II will take some fine arguing to
do 1t, and possibly half a dozen law
yers-
1t Is terribly embarrassing pre-
dicament; but since we started out
together, Wen hang together" She
held out her hand to me. 1T will be
fun to extricate ourselves with full
honors"
You're brick." And / pressed
her hand tightly.
Now. l wonder why the burglar
didn't try those cellar doors?" she
murmured
by Jove, I'll soon find out! Com,
on! There's hope yet"
This time We reached the stone
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-05-07

WATSON 10 PUT UP AGAIN.
Georgian Nominated for President BY
Popuilst Party.

st. Louis.--Thomas u. Watson OF
Georgia was nominated for president
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-14
ELKS BIG CONCERT.
Splendid Programme Arranged for T0-MorroW Night at Buckingham.

Those who love good music, and there are many such in this city, will be more than delighted tomorrow night over in Buckingham hall, when the Empire Women's orchestra of Boston give concert in connection with the Elks' fair now going on at the hall. The programme of music as announced in last evenings Demo- crat will no doubt attract hundreds from all over the state. Miss Rita Mario, the conductor, has been dili- gently rehearsing the numbers and those who have heard the orchestra in practice, report that nothing like 1t has ever been presented in this city. It will be one of the grandest Sunday night concerts and rendered by an orchestra that has cost more to bring here than any other body of musicians in the world. The ex- pense has been enormous, but the Elks never believe in doing things by halves and they want the public to realize just what an elaborate ,r0- gramme they have arranged. Some of the greatest solo musicians in this country are connected with the Elm pire orchestra and the Buckingham hall should be filled to overfowing Aside from the orchestra programme Robert Bailey, one of the best solo singers in this state, will render two selections and this feature alone will be worth listening to. The tickets are now on sale at the Buckingham and the price has been made most reasonable. Monday night Bridgeport and DerDy lodges are coming u) nere and they will bring along the Wheel CT & Wilson band and perhaps they won't raise high inks in Waterbury. A report from tnost places this norm ing say that : special train will car ry at least three hundred of the hcrn- ed brethren. Tonight the fair will continue an1 new attra 2tions vii; be the rule.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-14
TheMi||er &PeckCo
 Special Prices for Saturday Night.

AT 7Sc, were $l-Ladies' Waists, of
 White Mercerized Cloths. AT $1.9S, were $4--Ladies All Lin
 ed Covert Coats.
 AT $9.9S, were $15-Ladies' and
 Misses Suits of Broadcloths and
 Fancy Mixtures. AT 69c, value S9c-27-inch Guaran-
 teed Black Taffeta Silk AT $3.59, value $5--Ladies' Petit |. coats of silk, black and colors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-14

Mrs Adams of New York city res turned home to-day after a weeks visit with her sister, Mrs Ralph Ja- cobs Of Hillside avenue.
 Fourteen of the thirty-two justices of the peace who were elected in the recent election were sworn in by Clerk Gillette at short calendar in the district court to-day. Only a few days more remain in which the elected justices can qualify.
 The Hotchkiss & Templeton Co will not rebuild its powder house in Waterbury, but have decided to go into the wilis of Prospect and put up a repository where In case of accidental cxplos on the danger to life and limb will be very remote,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-14
VELVET REMNANTS. BLACK AND
 COLORS AT HALF PRICE.

AT 45c, value 69c-Hemstitched Bureau Scarfs, two rows drawn work.
 AT 25c, value 39c-Marguerite Corset Covers, two rows insertion, beading and ribbon. AT 69c, value 79c-Ladies' Night gowns, extra heavy muslin, yoke and bemstitched tucks. AT 39c, from 50c-Ladies' Heavy Lisle Gloves, black and colors. AT 19c, from 25c-Five inch All Silk Persian Ribbons. AT 39c, from soc, Ladies Elastic and Persian Belts. AT 10c, from 19c-Swiss Embroider- ed Handkerchiefs. AT TAG, from 10c-Dress Ginghams, AT 10c, from 12 21ac-Lonsdale Con- bric. AT 39c-from 50c-Men's Fleeced Underwear, best quality. AT 17c, from 25c-Boys' Fleeced Underwear. . AT 10c, from 13c-Men's Linen hi tial Handkerchiefs. AT 19c, from 25c-Ladies' Black Cot ton Hose. AT 39c, from 50c-Boys' Knicker- booker Knee Pants. CONTINUATION OF SALE ON BOYS
 CLOTHING AT HALF PRICE.
 SECOND FLOOR. AT FAC, from 30c-Floor Oilcloths, yard wide. AT 15c, from 20c-Fancy Straw Mattings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-14

Election day Is over.
 And the candidates are through; Some look good and happy
 And others look very blue. We sell to some of the democrats
 And to the lads" whose socks are silk, And they often come in to see us
 And partake of our Buttermilk. God gave us good understanding,
 And wit to work our brain, Which makes us ask the question. Will we vote for Bryan gain? Here's to our friends and candidates, And a toast to you and me: Success to any party
 Who drinks Phelans good Tea. Election day has come and gone,
 And let us say right here, Our ad man didn't get chance To vote against rum and beer
 But we say right here if you want to drink the best Tea, Coffee and But termilk in the city you'll find it at PHELANS T STORE 42 East Main St. Telepnone