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Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25
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'svonasPfuls story Pat Ub by Owner
Called Forth High Compliment.


svonaoPful story Pat Ub by OvvneR
Called Forth High COmpliment.
Willis Cobb, the circus man, told
this story:
Years ago he was travelling through
the South with a wagon tent show
and the press agent among other glow
ing accounts Of what's coming" an
nounced a herd OF twenty camels
from the sandy desert OF Arabia"
When the show reached town, IN
stead of twenty. there was but one
sickly camel. Some OF the country
newspapers paid no attention to this
slight discrepancy, but when Cobb en-
tered the office Of Georgia country
editor he was mad enough to fight.
Il saw your parade, sah." said he,
"and you lied to our people. I've a
good mind to roast you. Where are
your twenty camels you made my
paper say you've got in your show?"
'I'll tell you how it was" explained
Cobb. when we passed the swamp
on the way here 1t was full of alliga-
tors, and without the slightest warn
ing they leaped upon the bank and
devoured all but one of the camels.
We put up a brave fight, but 1t was
no use"
The editor gazed at Willis couple
Of minutes and then said: You're a
good one. You ought to be Georgia
editor. Come out to my house to din
ner to-day. / want to introduce my
wife to the biggest liar on earth
She'll be glad to meet you"
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25
MN. BrnrNnn1r,s RsoAPa
Conservative Paris Believes THAT
Justice Has Been Defeated.

Conservative Paris Believes That
Justice Has Been Defeated.
Despite the popularity OF the verdict
which freed Nine. Katherine Steinheil
Of the charge Of numbering her hus-
band and mother. there are not a few
among the conservative element OF
Paris society who believe that justice
has been cheapted by the suppression
Of evidence for reasons OF state"
The court scrupulously excluded all
evidence pertaining to the dashing
career Of the Red Widow from the
time she made her debut in Paris
bohemian society and became the ac-
knowledged queen 1t is known that
among her worshipers were men ia.
nous in every walk of life. There Is
also no longer any question that Pres
ident Faure died at her house, and to
this day the circumstances of the de-
mise are yelled in mystery.
The journalists who attended the ia
nous trial noticed particularly that
whenever the inquisition on the part
of the prosecutor or Judge became too
dangerous for the safety of the de-
tense, the woman accused uttered
threats Of making disclosures that
would stir hornets nest in French
politics, and despite the apparent de-
f1ance of the judge that she do SO,
the inquisition was gradually Modified.
1t will be remembered, says Henri
Chevalier in the Cincinnati Enquirer,
that at one time during the hearing
when the evidence seemed to become
particularly convincing of her guilt.
Nine. Steinheil excitedly said to the
Judge:
You ought to have pity on me. So
far have shown perfect discretion
Do not exasperate me any longer.
am defending myself because unfor-
tunately | am obliged to, but If you
drive me to 1t will cease to be dis
Greet DO you understand"
All this was said with lightning
rapidity. The president Immediately
dealt with another point.
There is no doubt that Nine. Stein.
he'll could tell details of the Faure
death or assassination and the proceed
ing political plots that would create
an awful scandal.
And there are many who think that
the possession of these secrets saved
her from punishment for at least com
plicity in the terrible double murder.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25

A Missouri clergyman had in his pas
toral flock member who was reluctant
about meeting the contribution basket.
The pastor had thrown out many broad
hints, but all to no avail.
One day the member fell i'll and was
taken to the Ellsworth hospital When
the clergyman arrived the man was de-
lirious. While the paster was sitting
beside his bed wird yell Of s'Firel
Fire!" came from across the street.
The sick man drew himself up on his
elbows. "Where-where am If'i he
asked excitedly.
. calm yourself, brother" soothed
the pastor, with just the faintest twin
kle in his eye. "You are still at the
Ellsworth hospital "
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25


President Of Congress.
lSo7-Kingdom of Etruria dissolved
and annexed to France.
lS13-Gen. McClune. commanding at
Fort George, burnt the Canadian
village of Newark, and two days
later was compelled by the British
to abandon the fort.
lS16-First savings bank in the United
States opened in Boston. In
diana admitted to the Union as the
nineteenth State.
iS17-Mississipp admitted to the I'm
ion as the twentieth State,
1S2S-The Legislature of Georgia pro-
tested against the last tariff act
passed by Congress.
tS30-The first locomotive built in the
United States was finished and
tested at the foundry at West
Point, N. Y.
ls3S-The Green Bay Intelligencer APP
peared at Green Bay, Wis.
1SSS-Silk growers met in convention,
in Baltimore and organized a ma
tional silk society. :. The Monroe
railroad in Georgia opened to pas
Forsyth.
1S44--Jefferson Davis entered the
House of Representatives from
Mississippi.
tS47-Sir Donald Campbell became
Lieutenant Governor Of Prince Ed
ward Island
lS50-Nearly 100 lives lost by an ex-
plosion on the steamboat Anglo
Norman at New Of!eans.
1s54-Doctrine of Immaculate Concep-
ton proclaimed by the Pope,
lS62-Confederates victorious at the
battle of Fredericksburg, Va.
Fredericksburg, Va, bombarded by
the Federal army.
1867 I0usu of Commons adopted pre-
itmhaS' resolutions in regard to
the acquisition OF Rupert's Land
and the Northwest i errityr:ess.
Reconstruction convention met in
Atlanta.
1Ss9-Funeral of Jefferson Davis in
New Orleans.
1g91-The Knoye bridge across the
Ohio River above Cincinnati open
ed for traffic.
t895-William o. Bradley inaugurated
as first Republican Governor Of
Kentucky.
te9S-Sir William Vernon Hapoourt re-
signed the leadership of the Liber-
al party in England.
t699-Sir George Kirkpatrick, former
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
and Speaker of the House of Com
mons, died in Toronto.
IS01-Signor Marconi announced the
receipt at st. Johns. Newfound-
land, Of wireless signals from
Cornwall, LOO miles distant.
iS02-Vermont substituted for her pro-
hibitive liquor law a local option
high license measure.
lso3-Niagara Falls, Ontario, incorpo-
rated as a city.
lS04-Earl Grey assumed Office as Gov
ernor General of Canada New
British ministry formed by Sir
Henry Campbell Bannerman.
l907-Gustav v. assembled the throne
of Sweden.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25
QUER}DORlB

The University of BuenOs Ayres has
now 4,964 students.
Bees were unknown to the Indians,
but they were brought over from En-
gland only few years after the land
ing of the Pilgrim Fathers.
Researches in Germany show that
given quantity of red hot coke will
absorb four times the amount of water
that will be absorbed by the same
coke If cold.
The British government has decided
to open a roads department, which
will administer fund on projected
highway improvements Of about
$3,OO0,0O0 during the first year of its
existence.
The Hebrew Standard remarks that
two blazing signs in Broadway call at
tention to a condition. One of these
bears the words, "The Man Who Owns
Broadway" while on the next corner
another sign equally faring shows the
word, Israel"
The total value of church property
In the United States reported i'm 1906,
for all denominations, was 81 ,257, 575,.
867, of which $935,942,57S was report
ed for Protestant bodies, $292,63S.7S7
for the Roman Catholic church, and
$28, 994, SOP for all the remaining bod
les.
1t is a matter OF grave concern to
the missionaries and other permanent
residents Of China to observe from
year to year the increasing cost of liv-
ing, which, of course, includes every
item of household expense. Double
and treble the prices are asked that
were paid ten years ago.
After hearing French menu DR..
johnson said to Boswell: "Sir, my
brain is obfuscated with the perusal
Of this heterogeneous conglomeration
of English ill-spelt and a foreign
tongue. Bid the rascals bring me
dish of hogs buildings, slice or two
from the upper cut of a well-roasted
sirloin and two apple dumplings."
At present the highest salaried wom-
an doing departmental work in Wash
ington is Miss A. H. Shortridge, of
New York City. The State Depart
ment recently recognized her services
by promotion to salary of $4,000 per
annum, the highest pay ever given to
any woman worker by Uncle Sam.
Miss Shortridge began with position
of 5000 a year and has gradually
worked her way up by efficient SER
vice.-National Magazine.
1t is probable that the population of
the earth has doubled since 1900, says
the st. Louis Post-Dispatch. No one
knows within ten million of what 1t is
in 1909, but no doubt the figures just
published by B. L. Putnam Weale are
as good as any other. He gives a
grand total of 1,685,OOO,OOO. OF these
only about a third. or 546,O00,0O0, are
white, with 100000 in North Ameri.
ca and 45S,OOO,OOO in Europe.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25
Two Tests.

"Ritchey's wife had a wonderful
nerve. They were walking down the
street together and mouse ran across
the sidewalk and she didn't even shud-
der"
Remarkable"
Eyes, indeed. And Just a little
further along, on a crosswalk, an auto
mobile horn two blocks away suddenly
honked and she jumped eleven feet
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25
RURAL FREE DELIVERY.

why won't my folks remember to
address my letters as I've told them
to? I've written repeatedly to tell
them how my mail gets all mixed up
with that of those Cartrights in the
village, and yet they forget!"
Thereupon Miss Cartright sat down
at her desk and wrote several emphat-
ic postal cards-being quite at the end
Of patience, and having had trouble
with her mail ever since she rented
this place north of Croton.
A few days later she received the
following letter from her favorite
nephew, Bob;
Dear Aunt Betty. Having had from
you a Roasting, Furious, Dictatorial
communication, Ia youth ordinarily
Radiant, Facetious, Debonair-have
suddenly become Rueful, frustrated,
Despondent.
After Ransacking Forty Dictionaries
in vain search for light on the cryptic
signs, / nevertheless bow meekly to
your stern command-at least do on
the inside of the letter, as you can see
for yourself. But to Rational Eel
low, Celebrating profoundly, only one
way, alas! suggests itself of working
'em in on the outside.
You yourself brought me up to thirst
after Reasons For Doctrines, so, for
goodness sake, let me know by return
mail why on earth you insist upon my
mail matter
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25
He made an effort to regain his cour-

He made an effort to regain his cour-
age.
Then he crept forward slowly, meas
uring each step with painful care,
Suddenly he felt himself fallingi
With desperate effort he regained
his footing.
A moment later he flung up his arms
in wild despair and went down with a
sickening thud.
It was slippery day and he had for
gotten his rubbersl
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25
UNIQUE.

Bacon-Vienna possesses a unique
orchestra. All members from the hon
orary president, the acting president,
the conductor to the executants are
doctors of medicine.
Egbert-Does seem rather unique for
doctors to have to take their own hor.
rible medicine.-Yonkers Statesman.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25

~ remember that my wife and /
were talking over our affairs one day
and we agreed that it had come to the
80 Yes, my dear, | said to my wife,
I'VE must both economic, bothl
Very we'll, Henry she said, with
a tired air of submission, you shave
yourself and / II cut your hair. ="
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25

LADY" said the ragged individual
at the door, I'm clock repairer. II
yer clock runs fast or slow 1 kin fix it.
It's jist 1890 now"
How do you know it is?" asked the
housekeeper.
"Cause l always git hungry at
12:3O."-Philadelph Press.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25
It Cures WINE You WalE.

Allen g Foot.Ease is q certain cure foi
hot, sweating, callous and swollen, ach
ing feet. Sold by all druggists. Prics
25c. Don't accept any substitute. Trisi
package FREE. Address Allen s. Ohm
sted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25

One afternoon Francis Wilson was sip
ping lime-juice with several brethren
of the buskin when John Drew saun-
tered up to the group.
Hello, Wilson, y he said, There you
are again with your little coterie. -
EYES, returned Wilson, smoothing
his vest, "and with my little vestry
and pantry, too.n
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25

The surest way for widower to
Keep his wife's memory green in the
aelghborhood is to make matrimonial
Eyes at another woman.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25
Careful sandy.

Meenlster-And why didn't ye come
to the kirk last Sawbath?
Sandy-I had nowt but shillin' in
my claes. That's over muckle siller
to pit In TIL contribution box all at
ain time.-London Tit-Bits.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25

A bigamist married woman, and one
of the witnesses afterward admitted to
the officiating clergyman that he had
known of the bridegroom S legal inabil-
ity to wed.
6 But if you knew" said the clergy
man, Indignantly, 'why didn't you tell
met" o.
:" Well, parson, it was like this, the
witness said; "One of the parties was
eighty three and the other eighty-seven.
Says l to myself; 'Oh, gosh! it can It
last long. Let 'em marry, and durn the
law!' -
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25

.HAb, my lad, You are fine little
fellow -
"Thank you, sir. .
''And are you mamma IS boy or
papa s boy9"
~ spend six months in the custody
of each," answered the urchin, cour-
teously.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25

"What did the minister preach about
last Sunday"
"The sinfulness of cheating at
bridge"
"Well, Welt Did he mention any
namesf'-Kansas City journal.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25

Because a man has been to colleg,
t does not follow that he is educated.
and many an educated man has never
been to college.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25
Few Dentlsts in Greece.

In Greece, outside of Athens. the
barber performs the functions Of the
dentist to the extent of pulling teeth.
Athens is the only place where dental
work of any other kind is done.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25
worth rs Weipht in cold.

It's PETIT IS EYE sALvE, strength.
ems eyes of the old, tonic for eye strain,
weak and watery eyes. All druggists
of Howard Bros, Buffalo, N. ~.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25
5. Robert-Flabbergasted
but Devoted still.

OoS A(O'OION SSAAA'
Turning hastily to examine Bob's en-
velope, Miss Cartright saw why the
postman had been so queer" this
morning. He had handed out her
mail, his face all in broad grin, and
had remarked, as he drove off, 81
s'pose the original old Rural Free De-
livery puts up here, don't he?"
Bob's letter was addressed to Miss
Elizabeth Cartright-"In care of the
Hon. R. F. D., Esq"
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25
DIR. MARTEL'S FEMALE PILLS
Seventeen Years the Standard.

Prescribed and recommended for
women 8 Ailments scientifically pre-.
pared remedy of proven worth. The re.
suit from their use is quick and permai
nent. For sale at all drug stores.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25

Hamlins Wizard Oil will knock the
spots off sore throat. It's use makes
tonsilitis, quinsy and diphtheria impossi
BILE. 1t is simply great for the relief
of all pain, soreness and Inflammation.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25

Howard z. Burton, Assayer and Chemist,
Leadville, Colorado Specimen prices: Gold,
Silver Lead, 800; Gold Silver 75c; Gold,
50c; Zinc or Copper $1.O0. Mailing en-.
velopes and full price list sent on application
Control and Umpire work solicited Refer
ence: Carbonate National Bank.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25

Colonel Highfiyer-What are your
rates per column?
Editor of Swell Society-For inser.
ton or suppression?-Life
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow s
Soothing Syrup the best remedy to
use for their children during the
teething period.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25
TO Ours q Cold in One Day

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo Quinine
Tablets. Druggists refund money if it
fails to cure. e. w. GROVES sigma.
ture is on each box. 25c.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25

A man hurried into a quick-lunch res
taurant recently and called to the
waiter: FGive me ham sandwich"
eyes, sir" said the waiter, reaching
for the sandwich, twill you eat it or
take it with you3"
"Bothl" was the unexpected but OBJ
vious reply.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25

The greatest thing in the world:
good habits, and good habits are az
hard to break as bad hah'.-
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25

Few men put off until tomorrow the
meanness they can do today.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25

But the thin girl usually has =
Shapely ankle to be proud Of.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25
piles Cured in 8 to IA DAYS.

Piles Cured in to IA Days
PAZo OINTMENT is guaranteed to
cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleed
ing or Protruding Piles in s to IA days
or money refunded. soc.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-25

Tattered Terry--I'm a newspaper
man, but can't get job.
Lady Of the House-Indeedl Why
mott
Tattered Terry-Yer sese, saved a
train from terrible accident once, and
all de editors have been sore on nae
ever sincel
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-27
WITNESS REFUSES
TO IMPEACH DEAD
Traffic Manager Will Not Name
RebaterS Before West
ern Freight Hearing
ASSOCIATED Press)

CHICAGO, Oct. 26.-Rebating as
practiced by carriers and shippers prior
to 1906 and the passage of the Hepburn
act was the principal theme at the af-
ternoon session of the western freight
hearing today before the interstate
commerce commission.
The CrOss-eXaminatiOn Veered around
to special demand for the names of
the officials and shippers concerned in
rebating before 1906, Of which the wit
ness, W. II Trickett of Minneapolis,
said he had personal knowledge
Attorneys for the shippers protested
that the desired information was not
material, but counsel for the railroads
stuck to the question The witness de-
clined to give the names.
II will not give in public the names
of the officials of the Great Western
railroad who gave the rebate, nor of
the shipper who received it," said Mr..
Trickett. Il cannot. Two OF them
have passed on. l can give you con-
tracts showing rebates, or l can comply
with the suggestion that l give you the
information in writing. but 1 must de-
cline to name them from the stand"
The demand was pressed no further
by Attorney j. B. Payne, general coun-
sci for the Chicago Great Western.
The question of rebates came up in
connection with the preceding witness,
II. G. Wilson, transportation commits
siOner of the Kansas City Commercial
club.
In enumerating different advances in
rates since 1901, Mr.. Wilson testified
that in 1906, after the passage of the
Hepburn act, freight rates were ad-
VanCed, and he estimated that prior
to then rebates on many articles trans
ported from the Atlantic seaboard to
Missouri river points amounted to 40
per cent of the regular tariffs Mr.
Wilson testified he had no personal
knowledge of rebates and could give no
specific instances.
Mr.. TriCkett, who is executive man
ager OF the Minneapolis Traffic associ-
alton, agreed with Mr.. Wilson in the
40 per cent rebate estimate, and de-
clared he had personal knowledge of
the giving of rebates in some instances
having acted for the carrier, in others
for the shipper, and in others for both
carrier and shipper
In addition to bringing up the sub
ject of rebates, Mr. Wilson introduced
tabulatiOns showing increases in car
load lots, which he conte1ded operated
to the disadvantage of some shippers;
of changes in classification of commod
tiles, and of advances in commodity
rates.
Mr. Trickett also introduced statis-
tics showing advances in freight rates
to and from Minneapolis and st. Paul.
For the first time in its history, the
Western Trunk lines committee early
this year, in arranging a revision of
freight rates, included inbound and out
bound freight of the Twin Cities" said
Mr.. Trickett.
Time for analysis of the tabulations
of the alleged advances was allowed
the railroad attorneys.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-27
REDS AND QUAKERS ARE
AT OUTS OVER PLAYERS

CINCINNATI, oct. 26.-"I shall fight
to the last ditch to carry out the deal
between the Cincinnati and Philadel-
phia National league baseball clubs,
If President Fogel of the Philadelphia
club can call off a trade after it mas
been signed and witnessed. then the
foundation upon which organized
baseball stands is taken away
This was the statement made today
by President August Hermann of the
Cincinnati club when shown tele-
gram from Manager Charles l. Doc
in of Philadelphia which read:
"FOgel blocked deal and called 1t
off"
This message revealed the fact that
Horace Fogel, president of the Phlla-
delphia club, is seeking to stop trade
by which Cincinnati gets Outfielder
Bates, Third Baseman Grant ana
Pitchers McQuillen and Moran in eX-
change for Outfelder Pasker, Third
Baseman Lobert and Pitchers Beebe
and Rowan. President Hermann ana
for five days regarded the deal as con-
summated.
The story of the trade is told by
President Hermann in this fashion:
This deal has been pending for sew
eral months. Numerous letters have
been exchanged between our club and
the Philadelphia club, and President
Fogel was thoroughly posted, for he
engaged in the correspondence and l
have letters from him. Doom assured
us he had authority to act, and last
Friday the whole matter was consum-
mated by the signing of the agreement
by Managers Grifiths and Doom.
cont see how Fogel has any chance to
back out now"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-27
WHITE SLAVE CRUSADERS
WIN BATTLE ON ABDUCT0R

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 26.--Another
conviction, the second in a week, was
secured by the anti-white slavery cru
SADIE today
George Pearce was found guilty by
jury after seven minutes elaboration
of abducting 17-year-old Nellie Zker
and placing her in a disorderly house
in Point Arena.
The girl. a Roumanian seamstress,
with an imperfect knowledge Of the
English language testified that she
was employed in a store in this city
when she met Pearce at a "nickel
dance" Induced by his promise to
come for her and marry her within a
week or two, she permitted him to
provide her with transportation to
Point Arena and did not know what
sort of a place she was going to until
she was taken to the house by man
who met her at the end of the journey.
William Balmain, who was associated
with Pearce, was convicted on a SINH
lar charge last week. Both men will
come up for sentence Saturday. The
maximum penalty is Imprisonment for
five years.