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The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1871-01-05

DEAp.-Thc proprietors and publishers o.
PHnchincllo, the American Punch, in their is
sue of Dec. oath, announce that they have
with that number suspended publication; and
assign want of proper support, as the reason
for suspension. Whatever may be the reason
for so doing, we cannot but regret the fact OF
Its demise, as it was good paper of the kind.
Its mission was sarcasm; and many and strong
hits were made on current vices and absurd.
ties of the day that could be reached in no
other way than by ridicule and caricature. 1t
was ably conducted. and we hope the publish
ers may be induced to renew its publication
Even in its dying groan it uttered its true spir.
it, by strong hit at the debasement OF the
general morals of the nation. as evidenced by
the success of the numerous ribald and semi
obscene publications which assailed it, even in
advance of its first issue. 1t says:
But after an experience of nearly year we have
decided that there be but two ways open 10 us:
first, to lower the tone Of the paper and especially
the character of its illustrations suit the dominant
taste of the hour; secondly. to discontinue It, Self
respect forbade the rst and therefore there remains
nothing for us but the latter course
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1871-01-05

INTERNAL REVENUE BUREAu.-An article
published in an exchange concerning the dif
ferent Bureaus" of the Government at Wash.
ington, says Of the Internal Revenue Bureau
Few persons have anything like an adequate
idea of the business daily transacted in the In.
ternal Revenue Bureau. AS illustrative of its
ordinary operations, it is stated that it takes
eight men two hours every day to open and
distribute the mail which relates to the bust.
ness OF the Office, and that during the last rs.
sessments seventeen tons of paper were re.
qnired upon which to print the blanks necessa.
ry for the income tax alone. From one to
two tons Of mail matter, mostly blanks, circu-
lars and instructions to assessors and collect.
ors, are daily sent from the Office. The pas
sage OF the House joint resolution to abolish
all internal taxes except the stamp act, and
the imposts upon tobacco and spirits, would ut
once cut of nineteen twentieths Of these
cumbersome and oppressive taxes, and throw
out OF employment u vast army Of bureau EN-.
ployes, who are now an immense expense upon
the country.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1871-01-05

| CoNFcCfus AND THE GIRIS.-Confucous
who is as highly esteencd by over four hundred
millions at Chinese as Jesus among Christians
was born 546 years before Christ, aud died
473 B. G.. at the age OF 3. The empire wal
divided into provinces called Kingdoms Con-
| iucius found that interest, avarice ambition
dissipation. false policy. pleasure and luxury
prevailed 10 all these little courts. lie under
took to Danish all these, and accordingly, be-
gan to preach and TO practice the virtues oi
modesty, disinterestedness, equity, temper.
ance, and contempt of riches and pleasures
lie rose to distinction, aud though Offices
were urged upon him, he refused to accept
them. in order that he night not be diverted
from his great work. AT length having made
so good an impression upon the court of the
Kingdom OF Loo, in which he resided, he ac-
cepted an Office in the administration. He
was so thorough in reforming the king and his
court, as well as the people at large, that the
Jealousy and alarm of the neighboring kings
was greatly excited. Among these" says the
Chinese historian The king of Tsi was most
alarmed He held several councils with his
principl ministers. and after frequent delibera.
tlons 1t was concluded that, under pretence of
an embassy, they should make present to the
King of Loo and TO the grandees of his court
ot great number of young girls OF extraordi-
nary beauty, who had been instructed from
their infancy in singing and dancing, and were
possessed of alI the charms that were likely to
please and captivate the heart"
The stratagem succeeded. The king, his
court and the grandees gave themselves up to
the entertainments of the girls, and devoted
themselves more to the invention of new di.
versions for them than to the administration of
the State. Confucius demonstrated, and tried
to bring them back to sobriety, simplicity and
virtue, but in vain. He threw up the office in
disgust and left his native country for other
people, more fit to relish and practice his
maxims.
The influence Of the girls is considerable to
This day. even in our own country. The great
est of philosophers was so completely beaten
by them that he was compelled to consider all
IS lost for the kingdom of Loo.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1871-01-05

A writer in the London Society, who ev
IDENTITY knew Bazaine we'll in Mexico, paint
him rs q selfish and treacherOus man, and also
gives the following account of his exploits a.
the Cunning table:
AS General, we said that Marshal Bazaint
is fraud. Let the student of history prove
anything to the contrary. We know that O
banquet, n review day, gaming table, are bis
fav0rite modes of pastime. These occupations
with opera, and theatre, constitute his pleas
ure, and the five pastlmes, gaming had had the
greater share for years. AS single example
Sabbath evening, December 7, Count and
Countess de Noue occupied a box in the I'm.
Perial Theatre of the City of Mexico. Juan
Rivas, the great monte dealer and banker,
with his wife and beautiful daughters, Senor-
ltas Juana and LeonOra, occupied box sixteen.
When the play was half over, Bazaine rose.
bowed himself out of the box. leaving Count
de Noue to escort his wife home, and proceed.
ed to the home of Rivas, 2 Gale de Capuchi.
mas. Half an hour later one of the servants of
Rivas hurredly entered the Imperial Theatre,
went to his masters box, and whispered in
Spanish to Don Juan, marshal Bazaine and
Senior Baron (the great English banker since
deceased) are playing monte, and are winning
heavily"
Rivas rose, threw his cloak over bis shoul-
ders, and left for his home. The play ut the
Theatre was concluded, we went to see the
Game of monte. for on another occasion we
had witnessed immense fortunes change hands
in that palace of gamblers in a single night.
Gambling is respectable calling in Mexico,
aud Jagdder's family associates with the elite,
PROVIDED they are wealthy. Bazaine, Baron,
several foreign merchants. and number of na-
bob Mexcans were playing Old man Rivas
was dealing. Two banks, all the money placed
on the table for play, had been tapped by Ba-
zaine aud won. giving him 100000 winnings
Mr.. Baron had won about SIS 200. The wa
gers were not less than 81 900 gold, and twice
Bazaine wagered $4,000 against the banks
$4,000. Rivas put out Il 100000 bank at
twelve o'clock, all in gold ounces. Bazaine's
fortune turned until FIVE clock, A. NJ, Mon
day morning. he was Sl69 500 loser, and Bar.
on s55,OoO winner. The gold lost by the Mar
shal was sent to Rivas's home the same morn.
ing ut o'clock
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1871-01-05
INTERNAL REVENUE EXEMPTIONS.

The following list of exemptions from inter
nal revenue taxation. which commenced Octo
Der l, 1870, gives information which is inquire,
after by many. All these taxes are no longe
assessed or collected:
l. On carriages of every description, 81 Il
$40 each.
2. On watches, 81 to 50 each.
3. On billiard tables (private use), $40.
d. On silver plate of all kinds, S cents pei
ounce.
S. On gold plate so cents per ounce.
&. On passports, S5 each.
7. On boats, barges aud flats, $5 and SIC
each.
8, On gross receipts, including those of rail
roads, steamboats,, canal boats, and all other
vessels and stages, % per cent. of gross re.
ceipts.
g. On gross receipts of telegraph companies,
ferries, bridges and turnpikes, per cent. OF
receipts.
After May l, 1871, the following taxes will
cease:
10. On retail dealers (license tax. $40 each,
ii. On wholesale dealers or those whose
sales exceed $4,000 year, $50 each aud 81
additional for every 81 900 of sales exceeding
900.
IL. On banks and bankers, with capital of
$4,000, 500 each. aud 50 additional ou every
81 900 of capital above $4,000.
Is. On brokers Qcense), $50 each.
H. Hotel keepers Qicense), $40 to $500
each
l5 Auctoneers and peddlers Qicense), $40
to $50 each.
10. Claim agents, insurance agents, real es-
tate agents, patent right dealers, aud convey.
ancers so each.
IL. Manufacturers Qicense), $40 each.
Is. Proprletors of theatres. museums, cir
cuses, and concert b alls, 500 each
~. Proprietors of gift enterprises, $3.50
each.
20. Lawyers, physicians, architects and
builders. so each
Il. Coffee and spice grinders, 500 each.
~. Express carriers and agents, 81 each.
23. Miners, assayers. plumbers. photograph
crs. apothecaries, butchers and eating house
keepers, $40 each.
-. On canned and preserved fish (now paid
by stamps). cents and cents each
p. On bills and receipts to any amount. and
tor pronIssory notes for less SUN than 500
(no~ paid by stamps),2 ? cents and 5 cents each
20. On lcgacles aud SUGGESTIONS, 81 To Sc on
every 800 of property devised or inherited, |
according 10 the degree of relationship
The taxes on sales are all repealed, except
Is regards liquors and tobacco.
Reductions in internal revenue taxation have
been made as follows:
q. On incomes exceeding $1,000, for the
frars commencing January |. 1871. and Jan.
iary ], ls72, u per cent instead of per cent
md $1,000 exemption.
The exemptions are. in addition to $4,000.
III taxes and interest paid during the year,
osses and bad debts, rent or repairs on dwell.
ng houses and amount paid for labor TO culti-
ate the land, or to conduct any other business
rom which income is derived This is the
PERSONAL income tax
-. On dividendsof all corporations, for the
ear ISL including banks, railroad companies,
anal and turnpike companies trust companies
nd saving institutions. "a per cent. instead of
per cent This tax to be paid by the com.
anes. who may deduct it in disbursing their
ivldends to the individual holders.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1871-01-05

MISS WOODBURY., who is lecturing on tenn
perance in Canada, exhibits a senes of pic
lures illustrating drunkards career. The
first painting, that of boy sucking cider from
barrel with straw, recalls SO strongly the
Joyous emotions of youthful days that every
face in the audience is glorified with happy
smiles; but when she comes to the last picture,
showing that same cider-sucker dangling from
scaffold, everybody turns sadly away, won,
dering why they were not all hung long ago.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1871-01-05

An individual who claims to have given
years to investigating the pottery policy bust.
ness IN the United States, says that there are
10000 policy shops in the country, supplied by
81 900 players, who afford the proprietors. ut
minimum estimate, $l6,20O,OO0 of profits
yearly.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1871-01-05
Summons.

TERRITORY OF IDAHO, IN JUSTICES Court. before
County of Boise. James Egan.
VIM. H. Miller & Co., versus l.. d. Petit
To J.. ID. PETIT:
WHEREAS, TSAAC NEWTON. OF THE FIRM
w of w. II. Miller Co.. has made complaint 10
the undersigned. of the Justices Of the Peace in
aud for said county. that you indebted to them in
the sum of Fitythree Dollars and Ten Cents 1853 lOl
towt: For lumber furnished at your special instance
and for your behoof shown per bill on file I'm my
office: therefore, in the OF the people of the
United States In the Territory of Idaho you are here
by summoned to be and appear before me, at my of.
fee in Placervile in said county. the 21st day of
January. A. d. 1871, at O'Clock in the afternoon of
said day. to answer said complaint. or Judgment will
be taken against you for the sum Of Fiftythree DOL
lars and Ten Cents and costs of Suit
Given under my hand and dated at Placerville in
the county Of Boise, on the 23d day of December A.
D. 1870. JAMES EGAN, Justice of the Peace
n9w3 Of said county.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1871-01-05

A NEW ORLEANS man has sued a street
railroad company for S1OO, 900 for mashine off
leg. The company set up defence that,
though they Wouldn't care for the 800, 900,
yet if the case is decided against them, and
they have to pay the money, there wouldn't be
a two-legged man in New Orleans in three
months.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1871-01-05

The Erie Railroad Company have been
testing new magnetic car brake It dispens-
es with the services Of 10 brakeman, can bs oper,
ated from any part Of the train, and acts inde-
pendently OF oil otheres, 90 that should one fall
it would not Interfere with the immediate
stopping of the train.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1871-01-05

A CHILD. while walking through an art gal,
lcry with her mother, was attracted by stat.
use OF Minerva. "Who is that 7" said she.
"My child, that is Minerva, the goddess Of
wisdom. why didn't they make her hus-
band. too 2" Because she had none, my child" !"
1T was because she was wise, wasn't it man.
ma I" was the artless reply.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1871-01-05

A COUPLE were married at Great Barring,
ton, Mass, on Tuesday, and on Saturday the
husband returned the bride to her mother. He
said he wasn't in the habit Of being kicked ont
of bed BY women, and he wouldn't stand II.
She had bitten him. too,
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1871-01-05

A LAWYER at GAINESVILLE, Wis, refused to
proceed with case, the other day, "becnuse
he did not care to assist his client in perpetrat.
ing fraud"
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1871-01-05

A CoLoRED man in Morris county, New
Jersey, voted an order for a pair of boots, and
one in Patterson, a receipt for ton of coal,
ut the late election, which had been given
them for their votes
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1871-01-05

MILITARY men have discovered new rem.
edy for intoxication, which consists in eating
raw potatoes. An ordinary Murphy" will
cure the most obstinate case in half an hour.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1871-01-05
GEO. AISsLIE.
T. L. FooTE.
AINSLIE ~ FOOTE.

4 TTORNEYS AND COCNSELORS AT LAW. IDA.
n no City. Patents obtained for mining lodes
under act OF Congress of July 20. 1866. OFFIcE-On
Wall street. opposite Andrews < Co 5 store ulr
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1871-01-05

A YOUNG girl of Keokuk has broken off her
engagement because her lover insisted upon
devoting Sunday evening to courting exercises
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1871-01-05

DExTER's time remains unequalled at th.
close Of the trotting season Of 1870.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1871-01-05
Professional garas.
JOSEPH MILLER.

4 TTORNEY AT LAW, BOISE CITY, l. r. WILL
N also attend TO professional business in Boise
county, on short notice. novl7 10
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1871-01-05
DIR. e. f.. FREEMAN.

DHYSICIAN. SURGEON AND ACCOCCHEUR
Il Office at the Drug Store. CENTERTILLE, l. T.
May -, ls70-tf
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1871-01-05
SAM'L 4. MERRITT.

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW OF
~ hce on Commercial street. second door above
the court house nitf
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1871-01-05
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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-14
Where He'll Is.

81 wish to ask you a question:" said
Mr.. Sharp to our young minister, as he
met him on the street; 81 am anxious
to know where hell is The Bible | have
read-geographies, histories, and other
books, and | can't find out where it is
exactly"
The young minister, placing his hand
on his eyes, replied encouragingly, My
dear sir, don't be discouraged; | am sure
you will find it out after while. AS for
myself have made no inquiries, and re-
ally don't wish to know where hell is,
About heaven | have thought and read
and studied a great deal. | wish to make
that my home, and by the help of the
Lord | will. Ask me about heaven, and
talk. / don't know where hell is and
you had better not find out"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-14
clay Aside Every Weight"

As applied to Christians, it means that
they should remove all that would OBJ
struct progress in the Christian course
1t is not the same thing in all persons
In one it may be pride; in another van
ity; in another worldliness; in another, a
violent and ungovernable temper; in an
other, a heavy, leaden, insensible heart
in another some improper and unholy at
tachment. Some persons would make
much more progress in life if they would
disencumber themselves of the heavy
weight of gold which they are endeavor-
ing to carry with them. Even feather
or ring, may become such weight,
that they never will make much progress
towards the prize
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-14
Muscular Power.

The muscular power of a man is usu-
ally made to operate either by his legs or
arms, rarely by both together 1t has
been estimated that by the action of his
legs upon the tread wheel he can raise
his own weight, averaging about $50
pounds, vertically through height of
10000 feet, in the course of day of
eight hours duration which is equivalent
to 1925 pounds raised through one foot
in minute, This is called the efficiency
or number Of units of work done by a
man of average strength per minute
Hence, from the preceding, a man who
ascends hill whose perpendicular height
is 10000 feet, does good days work.
With respect to the dynamical effect Of
a man working with his arms, we have
the authority of Smeaton that the good
laborer can raise $40 pounds through a
height Of 10 feet per minute, which gives
an efficiency of 3,700 units of work per
minute which shows that a man is some,
what more powerful with his hands than
with his legs.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-14
An E0fectual Rebuke.

On his way from his last tour in Ire
land, Rev. Roland Hill was very much
annoyed at the reprobatc conduct Of the
captain and mate, who were greatly
addicted to the ungentlemanly habit of
swearing. First the captain would swear
at the wind.
Stop, stop, now," shouted Hill,
" let us have fair play, gentleman, it is
my turn now"
"At what is it your turn p asked the
captain.
CAT swearing" replied Hill.
After waiting until his patience was
exhausted, the captain urged Mr.. Hill to
be quick and take his turn for he want
ed to begin again.
"No, no" said Hill, Il can't be hur-
ried; have a right to take my own
time and swear at my own convenience" ."
"Perhaps you don't intend to take
your turn" responded the other.
"Pardon me" said Hill, but | do as
soon as can find the good of doing So"
The rebuke had its desired effect; there
was not another oath on the voyage.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-14
S U N D AY REA D I NG.
PASSING AWAY.
by FANNY Z. BARTLETT.

The flowers at dawn of mornings light.
With their sweet fragrance fill the air,
As they unfold their petals bright,
And gem the earth with beauties rare
Their odors borne by zephyr's high,
Greeting the SUMS enlivening ray,
But soon they wither, droop, and die,
Passing away" passing away"
The leaves in autumn gently wave
And tremble in each passing gale
Soon they will fall and find a grave
Upon the mountain and the vale.
For we like them, must soon decay;
The solemn dirge is sung by each
Passing away" passing away"
The bow of promise gilds the skies
Its beautiful and varied hues
Are Frightening to the deepest dyes,
With rosy tints our morning dews
Yon heavenly arch resplendent CLEANS,
As DER the earth reflects each ray;
We gaze upon its last pale beams
Passing away" passing away"
Time its ever onward flight
Has scarcely winged another year
The tale is told of Visions bright
And hopes laid low on deaths cold bier.
The aged pilgrim droops and dies,
And youth and beauty once so gay;
Nature the solemn requiem sighs-
Passing away" passing away"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-14
About Silk.

Facts aud history compel us to yield to
the Chinese the honor of this great dis
covery.
Aristotle, Horace, Pliny, Virgil, and
others recognize the Chinese genius in
its discovery and skill in its product,
while they eulogize its rare qualities, its
richness and great beauty.
Little was known of its nature or char
acter, in Europe, till near the dawn of
the Christian Era. During the reign of
Caligula it became court dress.
The Persians began the traffic in silks,
and monopolized the Western trade till
the sixth century. About the year $50,
the eggs of the silk worm we're secretly
procured in China and brought to Eu-
rope. The first efforts to acclimate the
worm and to manufacture silk were made
in Sicily and from thence the business
spread through Italy and to other parts
Of Europe The Moors were the first
producers of silk in Spain. James the
First made special efforts tointroduce the
rearing of worms and the product of raw
silk in Virginia. In 1861 the coronation
robes Of Charles H. were made of Vir-
ginia silk. Gov Oglethorpe brought
eight pounds of raw silk from Georgia
into England, in 1884, from which a
dress was made for Queen Caroline.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-14
Unkinl Words.

How many little children have sung
the hymn, "Kind words can never die,
but have they ever thought that unkind
words live as long as kind ones. An ex-
change paper truly says of them, "You
may tame the wild beast the conhagra-
tion of the American forests will cease
when all the timber and the dry under
wood is consumed but you cannot arrest
the progress of the cruel word which you
uttered carelessly yesterday or this morn
ing-which you will utter, perhaps, be-
fore you have passed from this house one
hundred yards, that will go on staying,
poisoning, burning, beyond our own con-
troll, now and forever"