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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-07-16

A manned Union soldier from
Massachusetts found his way into
Mobile, Ala. where he was COM
PEELED to beg. The Union sold ier
had had one leg shot off, and an
arm, he had also lost an eye in
battle, and part of his jaw. As
he was sitting on the streets of
Mobile, begging, Confederate
soldier came along and dropped
dime into the Union soldiers tin
cup. The Confederate soldier look
ed at the Union soldier carefully.
and then went away, but he came
back presently, and dropped a
quarter into the Union soldiers
tin cup. Again the Confederate
soldier came back, and, after look
ing at the Union soldier carefully,
dropped a dollar in his tin cup.
"Why are you, Confederate, so
kind to me. Union SOLDIER" the
Massachusetts veteran asked.
"Well, to tell the truth, " replied
the Confederate. "you are about
the only Yankee | ever saw who |
was trimmed up just TO suit me. !"
How times have changed ! When
we were young, people mad bad
colds, soaked their feet in hot
water, and got we'll. Now they
have grip take quinine and feel
sick all summer. Then they had
sore throat, wrapped piece of
fat pork in an old sock, tied ii
around the neck at night, and
went to work in the morning.
Now they have tonsilitis, a surgi-
cal operation, and two weeks in the
house. Then they had stomach
ache, and took castor oil and recov-
.red Now they have appendicitis,
/ week in the hospital and six feet
lue east and west, and six feet per
They worked then,
hey labor now. In those days
hey wore underclothes; now they
wear lingerie. Then they went
o a restaurant; now they go to
,afe. Then they broke leg; now l
hey fracture limb. People went l
ray then; they have brain
torn now. Politicians paid good
lard cash tor support; now they
end government garden seeds. q
Yes, times have changed, and we s
III change with them. That's pro-
,ression.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-07-16

WANTED To trade a larg,
quantity of hindsight for guam
tity of foresight.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-07-16

Prayers may be all right.
said the town philosopher, 'but
political pull has quicker results.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-07-16

There are big chunks of hope for
us. "Divine Healer Schlatter
says the gates of heaven are closed
TO millionaires.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-07-16

A woman can't see what a man
finds to do down town after IL
O'Clock, but then a woman can't
see lots of other things.
The daily tribune., 1908-08-26
SENDS TO COLORADO FOR MICA.

Tho Canon City mica mill has Just
received An order from large man
ufacturing firm in Indiana for three
carloads Of ground mica. This Ia
one Of the biggest contracts of the
kind ever awarded Ia the state. The
market for ground mica IL constant.
ly expanding - new uses for 1t are
found In the industrial world.
ASIDE from paint pigments and
making wall paper. coloripgs, axle
grease and . score Of other things,
1t IL now used M An adulterAnt of
asbestos.
There is said TO be more native
mica In Fremont county than In any
similar area In the United States.
Douglas W. Steritt. general field
agent for the geologi ical survey, has
just made n comprel l,ensive investi-
CATION Of the mica deposits In tho
Western part Of the county with the
most gratifying results. and gave It
~ his opinion that tho MICA industry
In this county would soon become of
great Importance.
The daily tribune., 1908-08-26

BRING THE SCHOOL CHILDREN
To the Lennox. Florence. Aug. sG
and "a where DR.. Sapsro. the we'll
known eye. nose and throat specialist
OF Denver. will examine their eyes
and yours free.
The daily tribune., 1908-08-26
No Camping o.,
Upper BeaDet
Pueblo Company Fences Up
Miles on Both Sides Of
the Creek To Be Rented
to Pueblo Sporfsmen.

Tho fencing up Of Upper Beaver
creek has created much displeasure
among picniokers, fishing parties and
Others who enjoy an occasional camp
ing out. For twelve miles both side
of the creek are fenced In. Gatss
have boon hung. heavy locks placed
and notices posted. The forbidden
land begins about half q mile above
the FAncher ranch and extends to the
old Woods Investment Cos dam.
This for many years has been the
playground for both Florence and
Canon City camping parties and II It
is to be permanently closed much
more disappointment will be express
ed ~ the facts become better known.
We understand that this strip Of
country was originally filsd upon .
placer claims by the Woods Invest-
ment company. although 10 fai u
we can learn no trace Of valuable
metal has ever been discovered ON any
Of the land in question. Later II
was taken over by the Thatcher In
terests and the Pueblo Lighting and
Traction 90. and IL now to be rented
to Pueblo hunting and fishing club
So far the gates are not looked, but
there is overy reason to believe that
soon they will be.
The daily tribune., 1908-08-26
AUCTION SALE OF
FLORENCE REAL ESTATE

Florence Is soon to witness tile
Eastern method Of disposing Of real
estate. For many years auction sales
have been in vogue In the cities and
millions upon millions Of dollars
worth OF her best improved and
unimproved property has been under
the auctioneer's hammer and knock
ed down to the highest bidder.
On Saturday. September 9th next.
Robert Y. Hunter Of Denver, will
sell BY this method. four lots at the
corner Of Fourth street and Pixies
Peak avenue. known ~ tho Mckay
property.
We believe Mr. Hunter 10 the pio-
neer In the selling Of real estate by
auction In tho West In Denver he
has made many aales In this manner
and It is not now an unusual proce-
dure to people Of that city. but 1t il
something novel to Florence and no
doubt there will be q large crowd of
buyers and onlookerS At the sale.
This II good property and should
bring good prices. The terms and
condition Of payments have been
made liberal. A small part may be
paid down and interest on deferred
part will be six per cent which 10 re.
markably low In this part Of the
stats.
The daily tribune., 1908-08-26
GREAT NORRIS { ROWE CIRCUS.

When the greater Norris and
Rowe circus exhibits In this city
Wednesday afternoon and night.
September 9th. = family Of circus
performers will he seen by the
name Of Orton. There are eight
members Of this family which in
cludes young men and women. Their
father before them was In the circus
business and coud uctsd rather pre-
tentious circus In the New England
states under the name Of tho Myler
Orton circus. This family are In
deed versatile. for they arc clowns.
wire walkers. jugslers. trApsze
artists among them. aud their bicy
Gle riding on . very slender wire
At the very tip Of tho tent and
divers other hazardous and thrilling
feats arc astounding. During tn.
ron Of tho Norris aud Rowe circu,
In Ban Fraucisco this spring OF sixty
performances, 27s.87S psrsons paid
admission 70 tho big show. Tho Or
ton family were among tls distinc,
hits Of the big program which con
tains the names Of performers o
worldwide reputation; psrformerI
from every olims In ti,s Civilized
~orlJ
The daily tribune., 1908-08-26
IN HONOR OF NEPHEW.

On Tuesday evening Mr.. and Mrn.
]. A. Smith gave a party M their
homo ON West Third street In honor
Of thcir nephew. Mr.. Dean Smith.
Of Creto. Neb An enjoyable time
was had by those present until .
late hour. Those present wers
Arthur AcRae. Tom McFie. John
NSFie. Fred Turner. Dean Smith
Aisss~ CLARA Oliver. Katherine
Schultx. LsthA MoCaudless. Frnnoi'
McCandlsas. Dulsie Dearina. Mabls
Eyer. Edna Johnson. Euphie Aartir
and Aaudc Parker. Delicious 70
frsshinsuts were served.
The daily tribune., 1908-08-26
ENTERTAINED FRIENDS.

Little Everett Landi Of st. Louis.
Mo-. who IL visiting his aunt Mr..
ID 3. Hasemyor entertained . numbs,
Of his friends At tho Hasemy home
in honor Of his sixth birthday.
A dainty lunch had been prepared
Ly Mrs. Hssemyer and was served "a
the delight Of tho little tots. All
present spent . most enjoyable after
noon and wished tho little fellow
many such happy birthdays.
The daily tribune., 1908-08-26
SUNDAY school CLASS PIclAc.
Yesterday Miss Bessie Beedle

Yesterday Miss Bessie Beedlc gave
= picnic In the city park to the little
girls Of her Sunday school clasa.
The little ones enjoyed tho day TO tho
last degree. All manner of games
and sports were indulged In until
late In the evening wheh tnsy re-
turned 10 their homes tired. but
happy aud wishing that the day
hal been longer.
The daily tribune., 1908-08-26
NEW DaIoeE BEGAN.

Fox and Smith began this morning
on the now Second street bridge
over Oak creek. They arc getting
material on the ground aud will en-.
ergetically push 1t through 70 COM
pletion.
The daily tribune., 1908-08-26
RIO GRANDE RATES.

Western Slope fair. Montruse. Dates
sale Sept. IA. 10. 10. Limit for re-
turu Sept ~ ti0:45 round trip
Buffalo Bits show at Canon, Sept.
4. 65c round trip.
The daily tribune., 1908-08-26
MORE SIDEWALK MlPR0vEMSNI,

Seven hundred and nfty square feet
Of cement sidewalk were yest ortiay
added by A. ! Sweet and A. n.
johnson to the long strstch that
hes boon put d-wn ON West First
street In tfs last ninsty days.
Much improvement Of many kinds
and Of = permanent ohasastss ID
steadily going forward all over Flor.
spcs. These ars the thinss thas
mako for tho real advaposnsat
The daily tribune., 1908-08-26
WORK At cAMfIElD MIME IS RESUMED

The water works at tho Goal Greek
Water and Light company's plant IL
rapidly being put In repair again.
The damage caused by the n ood three
weeks ago had just been made whole
when last Saturdays rain again
wasIod out the loose earth aud broke
the mains.
While there was plenty Ct water In
the reservoirs for domestic use 1t
WAS necessary to shut on the OaD-
field mine. This caused temporary
shut down Of that property. Yestsr-
day the track Of the ID. and X. q.
had been repaired sufficiently to run
light train over and tank Of
water WAS shipped from Florence to
the mine and this morning work was
again resumed.
The daily tribune., 1908-08-26

For rentals. real estate. loans. IRE
nsursnce. notary public. $50 Of
phone Red 161. II. 3. Andrsws. OIL
The daily tribune., 1908-08-26

EYE. EAR, NOSE AND THROAT.
Dr.. Sspcro. the Denver specialist.
will BE- l,srs In Florsncs Aug. 70 and
~ at tips Isnpox. onaultatiou and
examination free.
The daily tribune., 1908-08-26

Beware ol 1mltaeioos-Nous ssu.
uIns without the labsl. Auesn'
Cottage brad. lsst
The Washington times., 1908-12-26
REQUEST TO HARVARD
IS SOON AVAILABLE
First Payment Under Terms of Nc
Kay's viii Will Be Made
Next Spring.

BOSTON Dec. 26.-There will be
$4-V"'Voo from the Mckay beuuesr avail
able for the scientific work OF Harvard
University within the next year. The
indications are that this sum. the first
TO be paid over unde- the terms Of the
viii. will be handed over between Octo-
Der and December 81. 1903.
The terms Of the viii provided that
none Of the money bequeathad by Nc
Kay could be used BY Harvard until
the accumulated income reached 8. .0a0.- -
vJJ- This sum. IL Is authoritatFy-aIy-
stated. viii IN all probability be reached
BY the last quarter Of the year 1909. II
IS not stated officially from what nor
tlon OF the Mckay property this first
payment comes.
Three years ago II was found thar
the Mckay placer mine in Montana
gave promise Of rich yield, and II VS.
then stated, unOfdcially. that this mine
might yield a profit OF $4,000 a wear
as soon as IL was at its best canacifv-
Ihe payment Of this first 81. .O06 ONA
VIII undoubtedly lead 1T once to CON
siderable improvements in the Law
renee Scientific School.
The Washington times., 1908-12-26
SECRET MARRIAGE
PLEASES PARENTS
Wife of Henry HeSterberg,
Jr., Son of Former Sheriff,
Tells of Romance.

NEW YORK. Dec. "a secret we'd
ding romance came out in Flatbush,
when II became known that Henry Hes
terberg, Jr., son OF the former sheriff
Of Kings county. was married to Miss
Minnie Schimpf early last September,
and that the ceremony had been per-
Formed in New Jersey.
The news came in a burst OF YuIetide
confidence on the part OF young Mrs
Hesterbers 70 her mother. They had
been looking over the Christmas pres
ents and Mrs Schimpf made some
complimentary comment on the excel
lent taste Mr.. Hesterberg always dis
played in the selection OF gifts, for
young Hesterberg and her daughter
had been closest friends for many
years This was too much for the
young woman. She had Locally kept
her secret for four monthl but her
mother had spoken so highly OF Henry
that she decided to tell OF her mar
Tiage-
They are not all the presents Henry
ras given to me- she said. as she held
out her left hand and blUshingly showed
a plain gold band and a beautiful sOli-
taire diamond ring Then she told the
story Of the marriage.
Mrs SchimDf was delighted 50 was
the elder Hesterberg when he learned OF
II an hour later, and the families dined
together and congratulated the young
couple, though they chided them for not
having made formal announcement 1t
the time.
The Washington times., 1908-12-26
FORGIVES
SECRET MARRIAGE
News Broken on Christmas
Day, Brings Handsome
Present in Reply.

STANFORD, Conn, Dec 2C.-AIr- and
Mrs Arthur NcMulIeE, IT, are the hap
pies1 young couple il Stamford today,
for the important secret they had kept
from young Mr. 8Ic8Iuuen's father for
a month has been told and the father
has forgiven them and given them a
handsome Christmas present besides
They expect to go 10 housekeeping
soon
Young Mr.. MC0fullen is particularly
happy, for his father viii build a gar
age for him and he Will 90 into the
automobile business on an extensive
scale Motor cars are his hobby.
Young McAfullen and Miss Emily Nav
Brennan, OF South NorwaIk. were mar
ried in South NOrwaIk on November q.
by the Rev. DR.. William Maher, a
Catholic priest. The marriage was a
secret only so far as McMlllen's pa
rents were concerned. as the brides
parents knew All about IL.
The young folks continued to live at
their homes. as GIcMulIen was a bit
doubtful about the attitude his parents
would take. they being Protestants
while the bride Is a Catholic Finally
he decided that Christmas would be a
good time to break LS-e news.
Mr. MCMullen's bride IS twenty hrc~
years OH and pretty. Her father Is a
hatmazer-
The Washington times., 1908-12-26
OHIO STUDENT GETS
PRIZE AT PRINCETON
Stinnecke Scholarship Is Awarded
TO John D. Bickford, of
Columbus.

PRINCETON, y. J., Dec. S-The
most coveted Undergraduate prize al
Princeton. and one OF the largest com
petitive prizes offered in any American
university, is the Stinnecke Scholarship
which has just been awarded to John
d. Bickford, OF Columbus, Ohio, a mem
be-5 Of the sophomore class.
This prize is available once every
three years and is the income Of a spe-
cial bequest yielding $3.50. This amount
is payable 20 the successful competitor
in three installments Of $500. In other
words, the prize is large enough 20
pay its winners expenses through the
rest OF his college course. It is award
ed to that member Of the sophomore
class who passes the best examination
in Virgil, XenOphon, and Greek and
Latin grammar. II will become avail
able next in the fall Of 1911.
The Washington times., 1908-12-26
PAIN CHEATS DEWEY
OF ANNUAL REUNION
Admiral Confined to His House bv
Sciatica, and Can See
No Callers.

Admiral George Dewey, the hero Of
the battle in Manila bay. viii celebrate
Christmas today, lying on his corch
Of pain 1t has been his custom in vars
past to have a number OF intiTaate
friends and former comrades with him
on Christmas night when old times
were reviewed and former deeds re-
called But for six weeks the Admiral
has been III with sciatica. Today he
was too III to see callers.
Last year the home OF the Admiral
was the scene Of a dinner party at
which the President was the guest OF
honor Two years ago, the President
gave a dinner TO the Admiral and his
friends at the White House.
The Washington times., 1908-12-26
MANAGER OF THEATER
REMEMBERED BY MEN
Employees of the BelsSco Testify
Their Appreciation TO L. Stod-
dard Taylor.

I. StOddard Taylor. manager OF the
Belasco Theater, WAS the recipient Of
a handsome Christmas gift, when he
Was presented with ii gold watch by
the employees OF the the&ter- Every one
connected with the playhouse, from
stage hands to firemen in the engine
room, contributed toward the purchase
Of the watch, the card accompanying
it stating It was a gift from the Men"
The card further recited that IL was
hoped Mr.. TayIO~ would continue 10 be
manager OF the BelasCO for many wears
and that the same COngenial relations
would always exist between himself
and the employees.
The Washington times., 1908-12-26
"A WOMAN TO WIN"
SYNOPSIS Of Chapters AIready Published
4

Learning that Helene Burns, the girl he
loves. Is about to accept a position as
teacher in the Philippines. the young
ChicagOan. lin Harrison. hurries TO New
York 30 ask her to be his wife. HIS pro
posal. however. IS 50 businesslike that
Helene refuses him shortly atterWard-
hearing that his fortune has been swept
away in the stock market. ne sets sal
With an old sea captain, Ezra Ca-man'
for an island in the Malay Archipelago,
where Carnan believes a great treasure
20 be hidden When near their destination
their slOop Is struck by a storm, durins
Hhich Csrman, IN a a. o. temporary
insanity, nings IL overheard The young
man, halt dead. IS carried ashore BY the
tide.
Meanwhile Jirn's ri-al. starr Spencer 4
hnancie-, involves HarrisOn's name with
The santa Teresa gold mine sWlndIe. which
is being investigated by the government
Through his assistant. who passes under
the name OF NoTthCote he buys Tor $3.50
the girls supposedly worthless property IN
Brazil. over which she has given him
power OF attorney. and which he 0as DIS
covers contains a diamond mine
The steamer on which Helene sails fOr
Manila IS struck oy q typhOon and
driven from is course II puts in fo-
repairs At Varra island, whore Helene
comes upon girn's uncOn scious form She
succeeds IN reviv!nE iriTn. but IS deserted
by har steamer, which IN It's disabled
condition is carried away from the island
Harrison and Helene are Jed on into
~
Harrison pretezds that Helene Is A great
Priestess. He gains fOr her permission 20
rtsit the treasure Cave-Which IS regarded
oy the islanders as sacred-but only on
condition that she Is married According
u she and Jim go through the native
marriage caremCDv- A search OF the cave.
however fails 20 disclose the treasure, and
soon after~ard taey are taken from TIE
island by the steamer Terre Haute. The
next day thA Torrc IIauts sights EsZTa'S
little boat. the Helene. which jim claims,
requesting TO b. left OF II by the steamer,
with the intention OF returning 20 Vartra
n further search for the treasure He
reads IN Carmal's lOEbOoS that the crazy
sklpper has had the treasure, but has
thrown Il overheard before shooting him
SELF.
Helene. learning that Harrison is wanted
for completely IN the Santa Teresa swim
die. and wishing 20 warn him, goes back
20 NsTtra or a tramp steamer unaware
that she is being followed by a secret
service man from Manila. A. Va--ra- she
fnds that jim has visited the ISLAND. 5ut
R2Iled away again Aboard the steamer
once more. she keeps a lookout for his
Eloop. On the second day out q small
boat Is sighted. which an old seaman as
su-cs her is n sloop-
The Washington times., 1908-12-26
OPERATOR ASKS HELP
IN FACE OF THREATS

NEwFIELD. n. J.. Dec. 2S.-Although
threatened with death by a gang of
trarlps II he gave the alarm, Harry
Jacks, tower operator at this station
telegraphed to Camden for help ana a
train crew was rushed to the spot
Three Of the tramps who had broken
into the tower were captured The
tramps wanted the shelter Of the struc-
ture and made no attempt at robbery.
The Washington times., 1908-12-26

was the favored one, vent 10 the bed
room Of Formich and challenged nin.
The two repaired TO the kitchen and
stripped 10 the waist A blanket was
spread upon the floor Each man grasp
ed the hand OF the other, ana the battle
was begun with short knives
The blinds were drawn. Several board
ers, who have told the police that they
were powerless to stop the fray. Formed
= ring about the fighters and looked On.
only the girl for whom the men were
ngftlng had courage She broke through
the ring OF spectators and stepped be
tween the two men. The antagOniSts
stopped long enough 20 strike the EfrI
several times ana then continued their
SangUinary battle. The girl was severe
y beaten Her condition IS serious
The Washington times., 1908-12-26
FATAL DUEL FOUGHT
BY REJECTED RIVALS
With Short Knives They Hack and Cut in Kitchen
of Girls Home, while BoarderS Form
Ring of Spectators.

CLEVELAND. Dee c5-RivaIry for
the hand Of Julia Pice, aged fourteen.
resulted in a hslf-hOur fight with knives
in the presence of "A half dozen boarjers
and in seud-da kness in the girls home
Powell FOTmich died at the end Of the
battle after he had buried his knife deep
Gt the base of the brain of Michal Mil
arOvitch- The latter was taken 70 a
hospital and may die.
For weeks the two ooarders have been
rivals for the hand Of the girl. Christ
mas Day each proposed The girl re-
fused both. saying that the man she
loved was IN Europe. This evening Mil
anovitch, who supposed that Formicn
The Washington times., 1908-12-26


was I that wanted to sec
hin?"
Capt Montague Northcote tugged un-
certainly at his long, yellow nustache;
then fumbling for his monocle, glared
accusingly through it at the minion
who barred his way into Starr Spencers s
sanctum.
YES. sir. told him it was you, and
he said he was very busily engaged
Just at present, and couldn't see any
body. Will you wait sir, or call back
Iater?''
The subordinate spoke deferentialIy;
but secretly In his heart he was delight
ed TO see thus brought down a peg the
high and mighty "Britisher'' who had
tent by the boss" and who :. emed to
have the entree at all times, no matter
who else was denied.
The visitor. too, was plainly surprised
as well as chagrined at the rebuff and
kept angrily mutteriug. Most exstraw-
d'nary.' as though he simply could not
understand.
He decided TO wait. however. and
with his silk hat 5ammed over his brow
sat flushed and fuming. while sup
pINS>Cu AALAGAS isiAl tAltou5n ILle outer
Office az lis expense.
A good half hour he was allowed to
cool his heels in this fashion; but at
last the ban was lifted and he CHARGED
the glass-paneled door like a mad bun.
Scarcely was It slammed behind him.
too. than he dropped his London drawl
with his mopocle and snapped out into
detol atinE United States like an incar-
nate Fourth OF july.
Careful, careful" cautioned the fnan-
cier, shaking n warning head. IF YOU
don't look out they will hear you out
side"
NOrthoote somewhat modulated his
The Washington times., 1908-12-26
TURNVEREIN TO MEET.

Officers OF the Columbia TurnvereIn to
serve during 1909 viii be elected at a
special meeting Of the society which
has been called for tomorrow night in
sts hall, on Seventh street. near L
northwest.
In conjunction with the Deutsche Cen
tral VereIn II is announced that the Co
lUmbia Turnverein will participate in
the inaugural parade
The Washington times., 1908-12-26
MILLS WEDDING JANUARY a

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-The wedding
Of Miss Beatrice Mills and the Earl OF
Granard win take place on Thursday.
January "A, at the city home OF the
bride-elect's father, Ogden Mills. 2 East
SiXty-ninth street. according to an
authoritative statement. The ceremony
will be private
The Washington times., 1908-12-26

you Trial Size for 2Oc-, posfpaii. large sfze
.eiFns tunes as much, 6oc, IL your druggist don't
- ~, send direct 10 US send the yellow wrap-
per from two bottles purchased from a si-ncaist
and we VII give you full-size bottle for nothing
Nalnutta Co, 14th and Olive St, st. Louia. No.
tod ~ Peoples Pharmacy 7th and Sts.,H.W.
The Washington times., 1908-12-26
By CHARLES CAREY

Author OF The Scarlet Warning, Down the oboggan
= = - "Ihe Van SuYden Sapphires, etc. = = -
The Washington times., 1908-12-26

The Continuation OF This Story viii
Be Found I'm TOmOrrOyY's
Issue of This Paper
The Washington times., 1908-12-26
Gray Hair Restores.

WALhUTTA HAIR STAIN
Restores Gray, Streaked or
bleacned Hair on Moustache
tnstantaneOusly. Gives Rny
s1ade from Light Brown %
klncE. Does not wash or rub
on. Contains no poisons and is
not sticky n0I greasy. Sold by