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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-02-05

in the corner up before us, and asked
what should be done with him. / pointed
out TO where the others were turning up
the beach.
ut seems almost too good for him."
said Charles.
YES" said 1t ut does" l had to hold
myself tight in check now as l looked at
my broken door and devastated room
Get out" l cried, before / begin to talk
TO you, and tell the rest Of your gang
that the next time they batter in a mans
house | hope they get their just deserts
A nice band of ruffians they make The
next time you look in this door there'l
be murder done. Get out r.
The man got out, helped over the bar
ricade by a none-too gentle lift from
Charles
turned to Duponceau; he was just
sitting up, rubbing his shoulders. He
struggled up to his feet and looked about
him.
I'm afraid, Selden, you'll never forgive
yourself for sheltering me. l didn't think
it would really come to this"
II did," 1 answered. II knew It, and
| knew we'd beat them off. But If they
ever come again, it'll be the end Of one
or the other Of u.s.
I'D better surrender" he said.
gave a short laugh. I'D put you In
chains first. This is my house, and
have what guests l choose, and all the
powers Of Europe shant prevent me Do
these people think we're living in the Mid
die Ages?"
I'm inclined to think we are" said
Rodney, from his seat on the overturned
settle. But I've always had liking for
those days, so l don't object"
Then We went to work to build up the
front Of the house as best we could.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-02-05
Family Horticulture.

George Blank. the stage manager, Ia
lover of nature and Halter of over
coats and umbrellas. Recently during
a violent rainstorm he called on hii
mother, entering her presence wiring
ing wet.
George" said she firmly. 'you
ought not to expose yourself in such
weather. You will get pneumonia"
But, mother" exclaimed George
with a theatrical wave OF his hand
why should l fear the rain? Doea
1t not nurture the grass? Is 1t moi
life to the flowers?"
"It is a long time." said the good
woman, closing a window, since yor
we're a fiower."-Success Magazine.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-02-05
Legal Information

A writ OF punishment is held. In
Humphrey VS.. Midkiff, 122 La, 93S;
AZ So, 331; 20 l.. r. A. IN. 81, 3d..
not to reach salary unearned at the
date of service thereof, as it applies
only to property in esse at such date
An innkeeper is held In Lyttle VI.
Denny, 222 Pa 895. II Att. 841, 20
l. r. A IN. 81 1,027. to have the
burden of absolving himself from neg
ligence when a guest shows personal
injury by the fall upon him OF the
upper portion OF folding bed which
be is occupying.
The experimenting control Is held.
In State ex rel. McGovern vs. Williams,
1876 Wis. 1, 116 N. w. 225. 20 L. R. A
IN. 81 GAL. to extend to reviewing
the decision of the trial court that q
grand Juror was incompetent to act
which results In its refusal to pro
coed with the trial and In requirin7
1t to do so by mandamus II the dec
sion was erroneous.
The giving to the employe Of hh
note by receiver appointed in supple
mentary proceedings to collect judg.
ment against an insolvent employer for
injury to his employee is held, In Stem
bonn VS.. Brown-Corliss Engine Com
pany (Wis.). 119 N. w. 3OS. 20 L. R
A. IN. S. $50. not to be a satisfac
ton of the claim within the meaning
of an indemnity insurance policy, that
no action shall lie against the insurer
unless brought by the assured him.
self, to reimburse him for actual loss
sustained and paid by him in satisfac'
ton of a judgment, and gives the
receiver no standing to enforce the
SOucy
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-02-05

that's more than | can ssy for some Of
the affairs one sees In town. I'm not
sore any longer
He smiled. and somehow his genuine
ness brought me to my feet
Its square fight all round | said
We went downstairs together, and l
pointed out the way to the farmhouse.
Then | returned to my den to finish my
pipe, and to wonder II Rodney was going
to the club for news or only to see Bar
bara. The brief glimpse of her that MORN
ing hao certainly set up both athrill.
The hours slid past without exertion on
my part. Duponceau and | had lunch
little after twelve. and then | returned to
the study and stretched myself on the
leather couch, with book before my eyes.
The summer sun, warm and sensation
dulling, came In through the window, and
the salt breeze was as heavy on the eyes
as poppies The world drowsed. the
beach and my house were too warm and
still and lethargic for action, and my eye
lids closed despite my best intentions. |
slept long, deep, and like a tired child.
without dreams.
There was mans step on the stairs.
| sat up and rubbed my eyes; l stretched
forth my arms and put my feet to the
floor Rodney entered and Topped into
the leather armchair, an ironic smile on
his lips, his eyes bright with the news
that he brought.
well" he said, 81 know: Duponceau's
Etienne"
Eyes. Etlenne, the French Colossus, the
man who made fortunes in months and
- Al. =. h., Ill oil To Ia
the poor of France rich and made them
poorer than before, the man who's played
hob with the markets of Europe for the
last six months"
l could say nothing; | was aghast.
1.-THE most precious scoundrel Of the
age" said Rodney, "but also potentially
the greatest benefactor. 1t was a toss
which way his coin would fall, and it fell
wrong"
WELL" / said, 81 certainly never should
have thought tt"
Nor l." assented Islip; never, never,
never"
"How do you know?" demanded.
IT'S public property. It's all in the
papers, he added, pulling a newspaper
from his pocket and hinging it over to
me. "He escaped from France on mer-
chant vessel, and landed on the New En-
gland coast, carrying with him papers
and securities of the greatest value. A
score Of men have been trying to bag him
and the papers without unnecessary
noise"
And we have been harboring him %
added
I'VE certainly have, and doing our best
to help him evade his enemies and make
off with the remnant of his spoils."
81 can't help it," l said; Il like him
and l don't believe he's as bad as people
make out He's certainly a born leader '
$50 was Napoleon" answered Rodney
"and 1t wasn't until he failed that people
saw the other side of his genius. l fancy
Duponceau's a genius-he might, perhaps
have been an empire-builder-bu his ideas
went farther than his means, and so wher
his bubble bursts the world calls him q
villain"
IF his intentions were good, where does
the crime lie?'
ITO be continued
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-02-05
Girls in Guatemala.

None OF the maidens in Guatemsta
are allowed to go abroad from their
homes without the company OF chap
eron, and lover is only allowed to
come and court hissweetheart through
the heavily barred windows of her fa-
TIERS home After they are married
they pass along the streets in Indian
nle, the woman marching ahead, so
that the husband can be in a position
IN urevent anv 1irtations.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-02-05

A woman who visited the British
museum recently inquired Of an at
tendant: Have you no skull of Crom-
well? l have been looking all around
for a skull Of oliver Cromwell"
mo, madam" replied the attendant
We've never had one."
How very oddl" she exclaimed.
"They have fine one in the museum
at d!"-Ladies' Home Journal.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-02-05
Passing of the Country Doctor.

Listen now. There aren't any more
towns and serve the farmers will tell
you, the first thing they say about
their practice, that they collect ninety
five per cent of all their bills. It's
business with them. If old Jake Rine-
hart calls them up by phone some
nasty, rainy night, and old Jake Is
slow pay, why Well, busi-
ness is business, you know.
There are no more country doctors.
Do you know why? You remember
how Uncle Doc fused with the by
draulic ram; you remember how inter-
ested he was in all kinds OF farming
implements that saved labor They
were clumsy things In his day. always
breaking down and getting out Of
killer, but they have been gradually
improving until now their purpose is
well-nigh accomplished. They have
saved labor without a doubt. They
have made the farmers boy unneces-
sary, and have driven him to town.
The "thrashers" who had such good
appetites, and whose coming was a
sort of festival. are no longer friends
and neighbors, but nomads from afar
You remember the old-time country
schoolhouse. chock-a-block with young
ones. It is empty as a dried gourd
nowadays. I passed by one, in a once
thicl1ly settled neighborhood School
had Just let out. Five children walked
along the road with teacher.-Eugens
Wool. in Success Magazine.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-02-05

The price of shoes is ooing up. Of
fetal announcement to this effect has
been made by the National Shoe Whole
salers' association. The association
says that existing high prices of leather
and materials make the increase neces-
sary, but that the new prices will be
so adjusted as to permit addition to
each grade of such value as will com
pensate the wearer for increased cost.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-02-05

A suggestion for household economy
was given in a scientific lecture re-
Gently, when profe. -or of physics
said that the ordinary stove used in
most kitchens wastes in day enough
heat to keep food hot for month.
Anything that will cool the kitchen IN
summer or warm it in winter, whether
or not it cooks the meals, will be well
coined by the cooks themselves.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-02-05

Art Dealer-Whatl You want $500
for that picture? You must be crazy.
De Auber-Not necessarily. I'm
merely trying to discount the future.
Art Dealer-How's that7
De Auber-Two hundred years hence
that picture will probably sell for
s5,0O0-but I'm willing to take 80 per
cent off for cash.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-02-05
sprinn Cleaning.

Dad. I was simply great in relay
events" boasted the boy from college.
Good enough. son. Wen make use
Of them talents Your ma will soon
be ready to relay the carpets. Wash
inRton Herald.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-02-05

Apply to any woman a word o.
which she doesn't know the meaning
and she will smile. and thank you foi
the compliment
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-02-05
He Know.

Father-But do you think you osn
make my daughter happy7 Sutton
Happy Say. you should just have
seen her when l proposed Brooklyn
Life.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-02-05

A rat weighing over four pounds
and measuring twenty-five and half
inches from nose to tail was recently
caught near Canterbury, England
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-02-05

when we get married. Nora, III be
willing to lay down my life for you
I'm be quite satisfied II you lay
down carpet or two, now and then"
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-02-05

The llamas Of Patagonia and the
sazelles OF the far East never drink .
drop of water.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-02-05

II 1t is easy TO get rid of q habit. n
< not = serious one.
Evening journal., 1910-06-06
HELP WANTED MALE.

l6TlNTED~YOUNGM MEN AND WOMEN
w wanted as telegraph operators every
where. Railroad and commerclal posl-
lions open now for men and women. Men
wanted as wireless operators. Fenlsyl-
vania School Of TeleEraphy will guarantee
to train you School opens May 10 Smith
Building, Wilmington. Write Box ~ " az
nington, Del, for free catalogue
Mayi0-1mo.
Evening journal., 1910-06-06
NO MEDIATION
BY UNCLE SAM
Madriz Believes Course Would
Indicate ReVOIutiOniSt'S
Weakness

By United Press Leased Special Wire.
MANAGUA. June President Madrz
to-day said he would not consider the pro
posal made by Provisional President Es-
trada to have the United States mediate
the trouble between the two Nicaraguan
factions.
"The proposal is Identical with that
made by Estrada when The outlook for our
cause was far darker than now" Madriz
said. II refused it then and, Of course. ]
cannot think OF accepting It now. look
upon the proposal as an admission of the
weakness Of the revolutionists' cause. The
stories of the overthrow Of General Chav-
arria's army at Rama were pure inven-
tions. General Chavarria made we'll con-
Quoted movement 10 Muelle de los Bueyos.
He was attacked by the forces of Cen
erals Mena and Chamorro but lost only a
few men and inflicted great damage to the
insurgents"
The proposal which Madriz has rejected
for the second time was for the United
States to mediate and name a temporary
President with neither Madriz nor Es-
trada eligible the convocation Of a gem
erai election by Estrada TO name a con-
stitutional president, the assumption OF
the revolutionary debt by the government
the pensloning Of revolutionary soldiers
and the abolition of a number of monop-
olies.
Evening journal., 1910-06-06
MAKE PLANS FOR
GREAT REVIVAL
Will be Held in Various City
Churches During Next
November

Preliminary plans for a religious re-
vival for Wilmington during Novem-
Der were made at the weekly meeting
of the Ministerial Union in the " NJ.
c. A. Building this morning. The
committee on revivals. appointed at
the last meeting. reported progress.
and it's recommendation that a revi-
val be held during November was
unanimously approved
II is planned TO have large revival
meetings simultaneously in different
parts Of the city. It had been hoped
t oengage some evangelist of national
reputation. but as this has been found
impossible, local ministers will have
charge.
The Rev. Thomas P. Holloway, the
Rev. F. B. Welsh. the Rev. J. w. Eas-
ley and the Rev. DR. c. T. Wyatt spoke
on the need of a revival here, and
forecasted noteworthy success.
The union adopted a resolution
promising cooperation with the Board
of Health for the better protection of
meat and milk and suggesting peri
odical inspection.
The committee appointed to suggest
changes TO the marriage laws reported
progress, and was continued. The fol-
officers to be elected in October was
appointed: The Rev. d. M. Cleland
the Rev. c. T. Wyatt. the Rev r. L
Jackson. the Rev. L. Judson Westfall
and the Rev. X. J. Hammond.
Evening journal., 1910-06-06
PROPOSALS

n R6P0s1f.s FoR FrE1-SEALED
L proposals will be received BY the
Board OF Public Education in Whining
ton Delaware. for furnishing the public
schools OF Wilmington with coal aud wood
for the year iglO-lgll in accordance with
the specifications which can be had on
application to the secretary OF the board.
Bids must be on the desk Of the pres-
dent in the meeting room of the Board
before s o'clock p. m. Monday. June 18th,
1910. and must be marked Proposals for
Fnel" The right TO reject any or all
bids is reserved.
WM. j. BURTON.
Chairman. Fuel Heat and Ventilation
Committee Ma2S-So-Jul.abeI0
0ROPOsALs- SEALED PROPOSALS.
I will be received by the Printing COM
mntee Of City Council until Thursday
evening, June q 1910. az eight o'clock p.
M. for printing 300 oipies of the city
Auditors annual report for the year
la0S-i909 The report may be seen at the
Citv Auditors Office The proposals must
be addressed to the Mayor and Council
OF Wilmington and marked Proposals for
Printing. and must be deposited I'm the
box provided for the purpose IN the
Council Chamber before time specified.
CHARLES G. DEMPSEY.
Chairman Of the Printing Committee of
The Council. June6-lt
Evening journal., 1910-06-06
GET WOMEN " ON
FRAUD CHARGE

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK. June 6Chsrged with
swindling railroad and transportation
companies through the Eas out Of many
thansands of dollars, Mrs. Anna Strul.
aged As. OF Hazlet, n. j.. was locked up
in the Tombs this afternoon by detectives
from District-Attorney whitman's office.
She was arrested on a warrant issued by
Judge Grain. as she stepped from a
ferry boat this afternoon and will be
arraigned tomorrow. The specific charge
on which she was arrested was the obtain
ing Of $500 from tire New York Central
Railroad on November IL, 1906. on false
pretenses.
The District-Attorney alleges that she
carried banana peel in hama bag and her
method was 10 throw the peel on the
step Of a car, fan and simulate great
agony. Claim agents for the companies
would settle 10 avoid law suits The
largest amount she received. the District
Attorney alleges was $1,000 and the small.
est $3.50.
Evening journal., 1910-06-06
POISON IN FLOWERS.
Dainty and Beautiful Blossoms In
Which Lurks Death.

Dainty and Beautiful Blossoms In
Which Turks Death.
When the good friar in Romeo and
Juliet reflected upon the properties
of the simple flower, within whose
infant rind poison hath residence and
medicine power" his observation en-
braced goodly category of we'll
known flowers whose secretions fur
nish the world with so many poisons.
For instance, the laburnum. which
has been compared to a fountain OF
gold leaping into the sun-a most
charming Sights one Of the most
poisonous things imaginable, inasmuch
as it is poison in leaf and flower and
seed. Even the grass growing be-
meath it is poisonous by reason of its
proximity to the innocent looking bios
SONS overhead. and it has been found
necessary to guard against cattle eat
ing this grass for fear of fatal results.
The bulbs of such dainty and beau
tiful flowers as the narcissus, hyacinth,
ionquil and snowdrop secrete the most
deadly poisons. not to speak Of the
oxalis, the monkshood and the fox
glove. all Of which furnish noxious
liquors sufficient to destroy life.
To these may be added certain of
the crocuses, the lovely lady's slipper.
the quaint old jack-in-the-pulpit and
the laughing little buttercup. The lat
ter, despite its most innocent appear
ance. is one of the worst of the poi
sonous flowers. Even the COW is aware
of that and carefully avoids It. The
cousins Of the buttercups. the peo-
nies, the larkspurs and the rest. all
contain toxic fluids.
Another source of deadly poison is
the olenader tree. while the bark Of
the superb catalpa tree contains many
deadly doses.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Evening journal., 1910-06-06
CAN'T FIND
MISSING $4,000

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK. June 6.-Private detec-
tives have been unable TO find trace OF
the $500 in cash, a letter OF credit and
valuable securities taken from the satchel
of William A. Miner. a Chicago manu-
facturer while enroute tc this city on a
limited train. Payment on the letter OF
credit has been stopped and steps taken
to prevent the thief negotiating the Sc
curities. The exact amount Of cash taken
cannot be learned as the Pullman people
have instructed Miner not to talk. but il
Evening journal., 1910-06-06
INSURGENTS TRY
TO BLOCK R.R. BILL

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON, June 6-Some of the
insurgents to-day undertook to block
the plan of the regulars to make
over" the railroad bill in the confer
ence comittee. Senate progressives
were busy endeavoring TO have the
Senate bill accepted by tn Hous. and
tn conference thereby eliminated.
Several amendments which the SEN
ate regulars were forced TO accept
from the insurgents themselves sue
ceeded in tacking on the measure are
marked for elimination in the confer
ence.
Evening journal., 1910-06-06
$4,000 fine ON
CUSTOMS DODCER

By United Press Leased Special Wire.
TRENTON. ~ j.. June 6-For the
unlawful importation Of articles with
intent to defraud the government Of
the duties Mrs Matilda NJ. Ches-
borough. OF Newton. Mass, was fined
$1,000 IN the United states District
oCurt to-day. Counsel for Mrs Ches-
borough at once began the preparation
of an appeal carrying the case to the
United states Court of Appeals for re-
view.
Evening journal., 1910-06-06
AMERICAN WOMAN
AS INDIA FIRST LADY

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
LONDON. June 6--Another Ameri-
can woman is to be the First lady Of
India If the program virtually de-
oided upon by the Cabinet to-day TO
appoint the Hon. Lewis Harcourt
viveroy Of India. to succeed Lord Min
TO. is carried out. Harcourt's wife
was formerly Miss Mary Ethel Burns.
daughter OF the late W. II. Burns, OF
New York.
Lord Curzon Of Kerleston. who mar
ried Miss Mary Letter of Chicago. was
the viceroy Of India before Lord Minto
Evening journal., 1910-06-06
BILL PROVIDES FOR
CONSERVATION COMMITTEE

By United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON, June ga bill by
Newlands for the appointment of a
national conservation commission by
the President, was recommended to-
day for passage by the Senate COM
mittee on conservation. There are to
be fifteen members of the commits
sion who will serve without salary.
The duties of the commission are to
Investigate all question srelating to
the conservation of the natural re-
sources of the United States for the
preservation Of ITS beauty, health
fulness and habitability"
Evening journal., 1910-06-06
WOUNDED GUARD IN
HARD FIGHT-FOR LIFE

The condition Of Walter G. Hastings.
who was shot by a negro prisoner at the
workhouse several months ago, since
which time he has been a patient at the
Delaware Hospital, was reported to-day
TO be more serious than Is generally
known. II was said that although the
wound in his body has healed. other
complications have set in and that he
has been operated upon several times TO
relieve these new conditions.
Inquirrs concerning Mr. Hastings condi-
ton we're referred to DR.. Draper, but he
could not be located.
Evening journal., 1910-06-06
The
FISHERIES CASE

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
THE HAGUE, June 6Argument n the
Newfoundland fisheries dispute between
Great Britain and the United States open
ed to-day before the arbitration board.
Sir Robert Finlay opened on behalf Of
Canada and expects to continue for two
weeks.
Sir William Robson, and Senator Elihu
Root will speak for England and Amer
lea respectively toward the close OF the
proceedings.
Evening journal., 1910-06-06
GETS SIX MONTHS
FOR FRAUD IN OLEO

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
TRENTON n. j.. June 6.-Notwith-
standing Judge James NJ. Clark, OF Jersey
City as counsel, made a strong plea for
clemency I'm the case Of John J. Fryer,
convicted OF manufacturing oleomargarine
with intent to defraud the government,
Judge Rellstab in the United States Dis
trict Court to-day sentenced Fryer to pay
a fine OF 500 and, to serve six months in
tho Essex penitentiary. Flyers place was
raided last as a ''moonshne" oleomarga,
rine factory I'm Jersey. City.
Evening journal., 1910-06-06
TROUBLE YET
AMONG CHINESE
Foreign Residents at Nankin
Notified to Keep Up
Vigilance

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
PEKIN, June s.-The foreign legations
to-day notified the foreign residents o.
Nankn and other towns where uprisings
are threatened not to relax their vigil
gance as a result OF the failure Of the
outbreak in Nankin to materiahze yes
terday. II is believed that yesterday $
peacefulness was for the purpose Of
throwing the foreigners on their guard.
The elaborate precautions taken TO pre-
vent trouble at NanSin shows that the
government appreciates the seriousness of
the situation. Eight thousand special
troops we're in the city and all foreign
ships in the river we're ready to land
marines at moments no-ce.
Evening journal., 1910-06-06
WHITNEY STARTS
AGAIN FOR ARCTICS

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. June e.
Harry Whitney, New Haven's sports
man and and hunter, accompanied by
Paul Rainey, the Cleveland sportsman.
left here today for Boston. They will
sail for Sydney, c. b.. tomorrow to
bring to Boston the Boethic, in which
they depart on June 20 for the Arctic
regions in search OF polar game.
Wen bring the biggest and best
bag of furred animals back ever
snatched from the Arctic" said Whit
ney as he bade host OF friends good
bye. on June 20, Captain Bartlett
who plotting Peary's vessel, the .Roose-
velt win meet Whitney and Rainey
in Boston and will take the vessel
back 10 Sydney where he will coal