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Bisbee daily review., 1913-12-11
MIDNIGHT IN CHINA
 TOWN AT ORPHEUM

Beginning Thursday night the Lord & Meek Musical Comedy Co offer A Midnight in China Town" It is the intention or the management to retain the popularity of the 0Fpheam as a first class family theatre. The productions being free from objec- tionable features al ail times.
 Charles Fromans advice te the players and the manager is. Please the women for without them the the atre would have to close and is the policy of the Lord & Meek Musical Comedy company in presenting Hoyts A Midnight in Chinatown
Bisbee daily review., 1913-12-11

vestigation, however, they felt that il
 was best that the matter of the Er- rests be kept quiet, in order that there
 might be no interference put in tine way in certain quarters. The next Few days, they believe, will bring about much in clearing up the matter. Their work to date is considered higk. " creditable and will certainly win very favorable comment in the event of the theories proving correct which they now believe to be justified.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-12-11
TOMORROW NIGHT, ROYAL THEATER, THE PEERLESS
 PENDLETON"

Tomorrow night the Peerless Pen dletcnr presents what promises 10 he the real sensation in the current theatrical season. when he offers what is termed studies in phy phenomena, or commonly cal'ea mental telepathy lie will answer direct rom the stage and while in full view, any question regacms missing relatives. friends, 3eweifyr offer advice relating to proper yocs- tion, investments, etc This oilers fIeld for an infinite variety of comedy. "If in doubt ask Pendleton.'
Bisbee daily review., 1913-12-11

Lame b-cS nay come from over inc back, or r-02s disease. in the two former casnz ihe rs1at remedy is work. cold acs,lea il the muscles Of BILLIARDS SNOW LiNiMENT. l. should be rubbed in thoroughly over the anected part, tho relief --. "s ,prompt and satisfactory. Price -ya, soc and $L00 per bottle. Sold av pisbee Drug Co. lSS
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-03
IDAHO reooRgsc.


Our neishher on the north. Idaho. has
continued it's remarkable series OF years
Of development. beginning some ten
years ago. these bringing the state up
substantially equal with Utah during the
decade that has passed. II Is state
OF Immense natural wealth and sgricui-
turai resorces. and when fully developed
win be pride % the West Large areas
of new land have been opened. more new
railroads heve been built than In al
most any other state. and altogether Ida
no is on the top wave OF prosperity
Persons troubled with partial paralysis
are often very much benefited by mas
saying the affected parts thoroughly
whe. applying cshambcriain's Eminent.
This iiniment also relieves rheumatic
pains. Fer sale by Ill Dealers
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-03

tically fireproof. In the same build
ing are two storerooms, besides nu-
merous offices and apartments. In
this building is heating plant cap
able Of taking care Of the heating of
structures covering nearly a quarter
OF block. all of them, as well as the
splendid new opera building. being
owned by Dr. w H. Baugh Within
the town limits half a dozen new pesi-
dences have been erected within the
year. oil in keeping with the pretty
architecture that has been observed
heretofore in this town. and which
makes it one of the prettiest in Idaho.
the most ornate law office
IN any town Of the size of Shoshone
IN this part Of the country is that of
United States Commissioner Frank t.
Disney. This structure is of native
lava rock and Boise white brick,
which make combination at once
striking and beautiful.
j. F. Melvin in Boise Statesman.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-03

The Jpernsl was hoaofed the other
day Win visit from veteran In the
snaklng % a newspaper. Judge samuel
s. King. eho came 20 the county scat
20 attend tbs Masonic banquet. His
home - located ln the quiet. seluess-
sfed yale q star Lake. where he follows
sns iutsuit ~ fafmee 70 meet with
his brethren u the lodge he INDUCED In
tne health Swing luxury OF Walk %
six mile. 70 the Railroad station at
fici We didn't even psik At tho
undertaking 81 covering the same dis,
tanes aleei u the middle Of ,he night
when ne rvimned home. The veteran
thus reported for himaeif a. 20 the
quality q SIS good health sliii enjoyed.
md SAB that Mrs. Klng Il also very
weil che Journal FOR All their many
friends Wishes them many happy New
Years - come
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-03
THE PARCELS POST AND THE
MERCHANTS.

II The new parcels post law has beer
4 ytswed With great deal Of misgivins
\ by retail merchants everywhere. How
| ever. It should give them new opportun-
| tiles Of which they have had little con
ceptfon
It improves their position as respects
distant mail order houses A mail order
house 800 70 500 miles away must pay
~ cents 70 get - pound parcel mailed
The local merchant serving the same
article 70 a 90 mile territory, can get
TIE came thing carried for 80 cent
ne can send If for local delivery. includ-
ing ouch rural routes as may start at
tne home post office. fof "A cents
rqan order house over 1000 miles
away must pay 81 cents to get such
parcel mailed
n should be possible for the local
merchants Of this town 70 develop
good trade IN the outlying country
Tor material to be delivered BY parcels
post
suppose farmer wants steak for
dinner He can order It BY telephone
and. have II matted within 50 miles for
eight cents The possibilities for the
development Of this business are unim-
tied. The postage is cheaper than the
time he would spend in the provision
store making his purchase and paying
for IT,
In the outlying country around this
town. there is thus great potential
trade waiting for someone to get II !
VIII go to the man who gets after 1t
with advertising.
The people In the farm home rarely
pass the town merchants shop window.
ey win do their shopping through the
newspaper. There the merchant has
chance TO show them his goods. 1t is
great Show window In which the en-
tire community looks every day. For
merIy high express charges threw OBJ
stscles around mail order business to
The near by territory. Now the lower
rates and the spread OF rural delivery
open big new field for the merchant
with an outlying country to draw from.
Advertising in this newspaper win bring
his business.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-03
CHAIRMAN GIBSON ISSUES CALL
TO BULL MOOSE.

CALDWELL, Dec. 27.-State Chair
man j. H. Gipson has issued a call
for a meeting of the Progressive state
central committee to be held in the
Owyhee hotel, Boise. on January 6.
The call includes county chairman and
secretaries, Progressive editors and prom
inent party workers.
The meeting is for the purpose Of
perfecting a permanent state organiza-
ton and for framing a legislature pro-
gram which will be submitted to the COM
ing session of the legislature Impor-
tant measures that the Progressives will
probably demand include public utilities
and the adoption of a plan
that will enable farmers to secure loans
at a low rate of interest. A bill patterned
after the German Land bank law will
be recommended 1
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-03
COMO JACK TO me olD HOME.

a was a grand trophy that Wood
row Wilson brought back TO lay at the
feet OF hts mother town. stauntop. Va.
hut perhaps while he was cartIng
around all the laurel wreaths and shiny
badges that the voters and others
have bestowed on him. he dia not feet
nearly SO plgsi,y az some OF the rest
o. us ON returning to a soyhood home
There is an element Of triumph In re-
turning 60 the piece that raised you.
Il your life sas been oven passably sue
ccssfal- For " you iert at any period
after Infancy you were always depre-
eiated No phophot Is without honor.
etc. In feeling there Is always an eie-
ment u envy Village wise men aud
boyhood associates always hate 10 admit
that anyone who has had the same adj
sentases that they had could ever out
strip them.
lis very different when you return.
40 matter u it L. small share Of The
worlds crowns or plumber that you have
been able 20 grasp, you seem pretty
hts man to tho stay at homes The
element q jealousy is removed, since
they are able TO say TO themselves. that
" they had had yorr chance. they would
havr done as well or better
Even II tho former country pumpkin
with whom you went TO school does
call you Eddie o. "Tommls, don't
step too high nor snuh him too sharply
The simple names OF boyhood ought TO
hsve ciink IKE the old oaken bucket.
after you have been separated by your
associates BY the FORMAL handle OF
Mister"
There y scmcthine rather fine about
'haring an honor with tho influences ,
'hss cresfed you. Was Il not presi- ,
lent Garfield who on ,aking the irau-
lural oath turned 10 kiss his methesr ,
similarly It Is gracious act Of the
'resident ties {, sfve ,,uc h,ior TO
isic parentsse
To the boys who are going our from
HIS town to-day. or who have gone
ut IN past years. II may wen be re- 9
narker Don't forget. II you win honors o
r wealth In the big world outside. tina, y
large share OF the success Is due to 8
he early home whose shelter and i'm q
uise made 4 all possible, o
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-03
rsw vrAn.s cosroas.

Human Nature Hke tho con. viii no,
wear 50 harnesa n iaho, forever and
day EseY onee ia awsne. with Ger.
tain tfnainenai cps,cms a. a sufficient
pfescat. li 'iFe up ihe machinery Of
bread winning and mpnsy settias You
may whistle Gov your butcher O. your
baker n he s. GOT sfrsi footing win
shs seotrhmar o. hofn blowing with the
American
And - - every ono u the states bot
three. Massachusetts Maine snd Kansas,
ssrv Years j. legal holiday. though Il
seems sneonFroaoan 80 begin your years
~e1k BY eoats OF feastias that upset
yosr lnsides fer a week
So Tar as the custom. Of New yoAs
having sny lntslllsihis nesninx. they
seeme6 % spEsr>i revolt Of toilsome
Hunaa Nature against the trsmmels
81 regular daily wofk There Is sn
csd superstition. that no water. ashes.
sor refass may he thrown srom the
b<tss that dar. clss "a nfck viii follow
tss hesae sor the t~elsswonth. Pro-
hairy thls expresses traditional SER
tlzpent. In favor u keeping the day free
sosn sssn shs ross routine Of house
bold duties
The curious custom q 'flra fsotine'
proceeds from the superstition that q
sssaxs NJ luck Il member 4 ths family
sssssz 81, house. Nsw Years Day before !
an outsider @nters rbls seems sisaia-
cant OF an ancient feeling that New
Years Ia time for hospitality. that
you must receive and entertain your
friends. who must set the first foot On
your doorstep before you start out co
Abe scrdid errands OF bysiness
The rough house now seen pn the
streets Of - many cities New Years
Eve - OF course meaningless rswd,txm.
But IL Is comparatively mild compared
sfth older manners Even IN staid
hard working. police governed Germany
they stan bang your higb hat about
POUR ears II you venture cut n formal
logs Kew Years Eve.
| You can overturn kings, nuiiify laws.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-03
SHOSHONE SHOWING THE WAY TO GOOD ROADS

STORY of the progress of this
Lincoln county seat would be
i( Hamlet with Hamlet left out II
I. did not tell Of the heroic work OF the
pioneer road makers just successfully
started here under comprehensive
plan outlined In special act Of the
+ last legislature authorizing bond Is
sue Of $4,000 for the purpose This
act was fathered by State senator Fred
W GoodIng. the first Of the kind adopted
IN the state Of Idaho Lines Of the sho-
sh0ne highway district were defined
and board Of commissioners, appointed
by Governor Hawley with the advice Of
the senator as to It's personnel launched
the enterp~se. The question Of the is
auance Of bonds being submitted to
vote, carried by an unexpected major
ny, but there were obstacles in the
shape Of vextions law suits placed In
the way and carried to the SUI
preme court which however. completely
cleared the way for the administration
Of the trust committed to Gooding and
his associates, who are Andrew J. New
man and w. J. Wallace.
A little over two months ago the ac-
tual work OF road construction in the
district was commenced Nearly eight
miles Of new highway have already been
constructed. for most of the way over
lava beds that lie between Shoshone
and the rich Big Wood river section.
The origonal rocky road to Dublin was
not more forbidding.
Like DEVILS Washboard.
There were bends and twists in 1t
Just as pronounced sideways as up
and down besides corrugations In places |
for all the world Ike the DEVILS
washboard. all Of which have been ELI
minated In the new road On q section I
line or very closely following it the road
lies all the way to the river at a point
lust west OF the lower Darrah ranch,
where the abutments are all ready to
receive the superstructure OF a SPLEEN
fid iron bridge in single span OF
06 feet. Beyond this point and on
he same line the road extends half
nile further on. where 1t intersects :
he new road that has been construct a
d toward the west three miles. which r
also laid out on the section line I
iready this road has appearance of a y
rand avenue. splendid land stretching a
way from each side of II Cor most of
$ length. a
Fifty men and teams were on the JOB II
1t In the severity Of the weather the fC
have ordered a layoff a,
l the opening of spring.
As showing the impression that
od roads make for country John pr
Olsen. who owns fine tract on is
e north side Of the Big Wood. came he
Shoshone from his Colorado home 12
other day to hunt up the highway ST.
ito shake hands with oh
M" he said for inaugurationg the tn,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-03
ne ZOE luxe BOOK FRAUDS.

Books are supposed TO stand for truth.
enlightenment. the clear vision. for
science. knowledge. and Ideals Actu-
ally, however. there is no department
Of business in which there are more
fakes and shams Even IL the frauds
charged against the de luxe" book
agents amount to si5ooO.OOo as is
claimed. they are but a elimination OF
steals that have been proceeding for
years
To the phllosophic mind Il seems
somewhat upsetting that the golden
words great writer has said the
things that are going to live while cen
turtles drop into the wastebasket. are
on sale at any bookstore for dollar.
But when cunning manipuIators OF Ieath.
or and Ink get to work. and surround
this golden truth with such toys as
crushed lcvant and hand tooling. appeal
iug 20 the eye rather than the mind. the
or thousand.
The funny thing about 1t Is that
wealthy people often think they acquire
a reputation for being literary in buy
ug these typographical toys A book
collector once remarked to famous
,ooR binder. that certain volume he
rad paid a fancy price Tor did not shut
'p properly
Gracious. man" replied the artist.
ou don't mean TO say you've been read
ng itF
Selling fancy books TO wealthy people
as been ons OF the easiest gratis
a the whole game OF the underworld.
hilton Is any Judge OF the delicate
involved in fine book
hiding New York woman brought
nit some time before the recent ex-
osure. and charged that she had paid
5000 FOR set OF Reosevelts works. In
hich the actual book work was not
orth over 1880 she asserted that
Ne book makers had bought handsome
ut well known editions OF these works.
az up the volumes. put on new covers.
tie pages. and snowy Illustrations. and
ia them st 900 per cent profit
The lesson for the ordinary man IS:
hen you want book. go to the near
Il bookstore and pay the market price.
ont let them soak you a double or
e man who goes around persuading
'ople TO buy things they don't 4
art.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-03

There Is feeling Of thorough salts
faction at the announced purpose Of
fdaho's new Governor 10 appoint as the
next Game Warden the esteemed Editor
O. II. BARBER Of Americas Falls Barber
Is the Bin Hye as well as the Nestor
Of Southern Idaho Journalism at once
a humorist and man OF sense and
discretion. There Ia aot the least doubt
IN the world that he win I'll the office
with usefulness to the people
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-03

systematic Improvement here. Such
expressions OF approval naturally
make the commissioners feel pretty
good.
Work Of Fred Goodng.
Senator Fred W. Gooding conceived
the idea and embodied 1t in legisla-
uon that was successfully passed. He
had abundant faith in the undertake
ing as being entirely practical and
the only way he could think of to
raise so large an amount Of money as
$50. 900. which was the sum required
according to careful estimates to
nodernize the roads in the district
without imposing too much Of a
burden by direct taxation The bond
ing scheme distributes the burdens
over long term Of years. when
along with the resulting growth and
improvement Of the community the
taxpayers viii be better able to hear
II. Messrs. Goodlng. Newman and
Wallace have administered the trust
with jealous care to make every dol
far tell for good roads. His associates
have seconded him as men Of like in
tegrity and experience in business az
fairs
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-03

and abolish constitutions. But pop
uiar custom clings. even after all it's
meaning. It's beauty. or It's humor. have
turned into calf play.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-03

II your children are subject to attacks
OF Group watch for the first symptom,
hoarseness. Give Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy as soon as the child becomes
hoarse and the attack may be warded
off. For sale by all dealers.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-03

Shoshone and the surrounding
country, with the exception Of the
land contiguous that recently has
been reclaimed from the desert by
the Idaho Irrigation company. is an
old and settled community. but the
opening of new lands has given this
locality continuous. healthy growth.
New farm buildings of a substantial
and permanent character are seen on
every hand throughout the entire seq
regation. Mr.. Olsen. mentioned above,
is a recent settler here. His old home
has been at Grand Junction Colo,
Numbers OF my fJier ds." he told the
reporter Of The Statesman. 'are al
ready located in this country. I prom
Use you there'1l be more to follow. We
all like this country better than any
other we ever saw. Its potatoes beat !
the world. while its fruits as | happen
TO know from visit here last summer,
are not inferior to the best. What is
needed here at Shoshone. it appears
20 me, is an established market for the
produce of the country its spuds. its
lpples and other fruits
On this matter Mr.. Olsen is an
having been a successful
nan in the produce business at his .
ormer home flor several years and !.
a fortune :
Buildings at Shoshone.
The most notable building i'm (
rovement of the year in Shoshone {!
new and commodious opera I
ouse, with a ground plan of rs by Z
o feet. two stories high. The con- T
ruction is of the most substantial !.
iaracter Of stone and bricks, while {.
e finishing is of the best and prac- !.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-04-02
Beware OF ointm ents Tor Cattarh
That Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and npletely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used exec pt
on prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans, as the damage they will do is
ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Hall's Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by r. J. Cheney & Co. =.
Toledo, O., contains no mercury. and
is taken internally, acting directly up
on the blood and muc~us surfaces of
the system. In buying Hsll's Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine. It.
is taken internally and made in Toledo,
Ohio, by F. j. Cheney & Go. Tesrino-
mails free.
Sold by Druggists. Price 75c per
bottle.
Take Hal's Family Pills for con-
stiyation. ady
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-04-02

In the last issue you will find an ad. of
j. L Mimnaugh, the man of fashion
and all that is new in wearing apparel
for gents, ladies and children, and
everything to make home attractive
and comfortable. Mimnaugh alwas
has everything so convenient to select
from, having just what you want and
the prices are never better anywhere.
Visit this mammoth department store
and you will always find the latest pro
ductions of all classes of goods. Mr..
Mimnaugh gives the buying his per-
sonal attention and selects just such
goods as he knows will be popular
with. his trade. So, if it is any thing
carried in stock by this grand house,
never fail to call in and inspect the
goods and you will be pleased.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-04-02
D c!ayed Person ais.

Mr.. and Mrs L. L. Lown, of neal
New Brookland, were visitors in town
Saturday.
Miss Cleve Meyer, Of Johnston, was
he guest of Miss Alice wilson AID
mother, Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Alden Moyer and mother, of
Johnston, spent Easter with the fam
lily of Mr.. Will Gibbes.
Mr.. J. Sol (Kjng) Miller, from the
Boiling Springs section, who has been
in the ColumbiaHospitalf "a few days,
was taken home on Saturday. His con-
dition however not being satisfactory,
his son carried him back on Monday,
but was advised by the authorities to
take him home again.
Mrs. Estell Blume and little daugh.
ter, Theresa, of Bamberg, is spending
the Eastertide with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. A. Marks.
Miss Ruth Smith, of the Lexington
High School spent Easter with her pa
rents in the Fork.
T. G. Callison spent Easter with
friends in Edgefield
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-04-02

No matter how long you suffered, or
what other remedies have failed to
cure, Foley Kidney Pills will surely
help you. They are genuinely tonic,
strenthening and curative, build up
the kidneys and restore their regular
action. John Velbert, Foster, Callf:,
SAYS: "l suffered many years with
kidney trouble and could never get re-
lief until I tried Foley ssKidney Pills
which effected complete cure.' Har-
mon Drug 90. adv
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-04-02
a Gard

This is to certify that druggists are
authorized to refund your money if
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound fails
to cure your cough or cold. John
Bernet, Tell, Wis, states: Il used
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for
five years. and it always gives the
best of satisfaction and always cures
cough or cold - Refuse substitutes.
Harmon Drug Go. ady
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-04-02

For Biliousness, Malaria and Consti.
patton, the proper remedy is SIM
MONS REDZ LIVER REGULATOR.
The first dose makes you feel better
and little more of the sane medi-
cine cures you completely. Price, large
package, 81 60; small size, 25c. Sud
by All Druggist. adv
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-04-02
Re CO nm . ded for C God Reason

G. H. Grant, 23O Waverly St., Peoria,
Ills, says: "'Backache and congested
kidneys made me suffer intense pains.
Was always tired and floating specks
bothered me. Took Foley Kidney Pills
and saw big improvement after third
day. kept on until entirely freed Of
all trouble and suffering. That's why ]
recommend Foley Kidney Pills. They
cured me-" Harmon Drug Co. adv.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-04-02
Couah N Medicine for chiidren n

Too much care cannot be used in
selecting cough medicine 70 children.
1t should be pleasant to take, contain
no harmful substance and be most
effectual. Chamberlain's Copgh
Remedy meets these requirements and
is favorite with the mothers of Dung
children every where. For sale by All
Dealers. adv
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-04-02

The quickest and surest cure for
burns, bruises, boi's 8, sores, infamma-
tion and all skin diseases is Bucklen's
Arnica Salve. In four days it cured
L. H. Hadin, of Iredell, Tex, of a
sore Oh his ankle which panied him so
he could hardly walk. Should be in
everv house. Only 25c. Recommended
by The Herman Drug Co. adv