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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-02-06

1t was Daniel who said, ''Many shall run
to and fro, acknowledge shall be increased"
He clearly referred to reporters in this re-
mark, and this suggests the idea that Daniel
was in that line himself; it is certain, at all
events, that be was allowed to pass in free to
see the lions.
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S75 to $3.50 per month everywhere, male
- and female, to introduce the GENUINE I'M
- PROVED COMMON SENSE FAMILY SEWING
. MACHINE. This machine will stitch, hem, fel
C tuck, quilt, cord, bind braid, and embroider in
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. Hcensed and warranted for five years. We will
pay $1,000 for any machine that will srw strong
er, more beautiful, more elastic seam than
1 ours. 1t makes the ELASTIC Lock Stitch" Every
- second stitch can be cut and still the cloth can
8 not be pulled apart without tearing it. We pay
as agents from S75 to $3.50 pei month and expenses
Anor commission from which twice that amount can
Tbe made. Address SECoMB 4 Co., Boston, Mass;
PittsbuTg, Pa. Chicago, H., or st. Louis, No.
Janl4 t4w
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mrsCELLANEOUs NOTICES.

CHArpED HANDS, face, rough skin, pimples,
ringworms, salt-rheum and other cutaneous af-
fections cured, and the skin made soft and
smooth, by using the JUMPER TaR Soar, made
by CaswelI, Hazard & Co. New York. Be sure
to get the Juaioer Tar Soap, as there are many
worthless limitations made with common tar
nov16-12w
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1EgAMASAA- To load Lumber at Portland Bangor,
ern Ports, for the River Platte.
Also, To load Coal at Pictou, Lingan, and Port
Caledonia for New York, Boston, the Souond ports,
and st John, N. b.
BIRD, PERKINS s. JOB,
1903 State ST.. Boston. q South St, New York
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''It's poor work." George Eliot makes one
of her characters say, "allays settin' the dead
above the livin.' We shall all on us be dead
sometime, reckon-it nd be better if folks
I'D make much on us beforehand, instead Of
beginn'n' when we're gone. It's but little
you'll do a-watering the last years crop"
Last week woman at Port Austin, Michi-
gan, during the cold weather, went to see a
neighbor some way of. Shecarried her baby,
ayear old, carefully wrapped up in blankets.
On arriving she found that the blankets had
inopportdne,y shut out air as well as cold
from the infant, and 1t was smothered to
death.
Loretto, KY, possesses young man, who is
addicted to uncomfortable fits of loving, and
when one of these spasms is upon him he Is
obliged 10 court somebody. he courted
somebody a short time ago in the
person of young lady, but will
never court any one in her vicinity
again. When the time Of marriage arrived,
he did not appearin church, and the young
lady's big brother went hunting him up, and,
learning that he had got over his fit, gave
him such beating that, if the fit comes on
him within the next three msnths, he VIII
have to court his mother or nurse-for ne
won't walk out
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-02-06

CHILDREN oRY-for Pitchers castora. 1t
regulates the stomach, cures wind collie and
causes natural sleep. 1t is a substitute for
castor oil. feb6-eod1w&w1t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-02-06

A Kentucky man has been married in the
same house, and by the same minister, to
four sisters.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-02-06

NATURE is completely relieved from the pros
tratinr influences of kidney, bladder and CLAN
dular diseases, mental and physical debility,
diabetes, gravel, female weaknesses uterine
complaints, and in fact all maiadies OF the
urino-genital organs in either SIX, by partak-
ing of SMoLASpER's BucHu, which has proved
itself to be valuable vegetable remedial agent
--., ..------. 81. .. feb4-eod1v
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-02-06

Here Philomel doth her shrill treble sing;
The thrush tenor; of a little space
Some mateiess dove doth murmur out tho base.
O'Brien, Iowa, boasts of weather ''cold
enough to make polar bear wear arctic
overshces.''
A Kentucky man has been married in the
same house, and by the same minister, to
four sisters.
There were ASIA new books published in
England last year. and yet Tennyson still per-
sists in writing.
Two California boys were lately playing
with guns charged only with powder and
wadding, and one.was fatally injured.
Swift said the reason certain university
was learned place was, that most persons
took some learning there, and few brought
any away with them; so it accumulated.
Somebody inquiring at the Springfield tnl.)
post office for letter for Mike Howe received
the gruf answer that there was no letter for
anybody's COW. III
The Pittsbnrg papers are dsputing as to
which is ahead of the other. The most con-
spicuous feature of the controversy seems to
be the absence of any head at all.
A paper entitled Heavenly Tidings is sent
forth from the city of Chicago. That is the
longest way around for getting such news to
the world that could possibly be devised.
A st. raul man has just invented knit
ting machine that will darn stockings, and
thus be blessing to the bachelor Of the
period.
1t is reported that Cora Pearl Is going to
settle herself, and as many rich Californians
as she can catch, III San Francisco. The To-
cal press, however, does not seem to treat her
Pearl-lightly. .-World.
Thin party Ito street urchin) "Boy, what
do YOU suppose that dog is following me
for ?" The youngster casts knowing look at
him and readily replies: "Guess he takes you
for boner'
When N. P. Willis was asked to make a
speech he replied, am by profession wri-
ter, and you cannot expec. pump to give
water from the handle as well as from the
| mouth. ..'.l-.
Professor Tyndall is net so narrow biSot
that he cannot give $500 to the Washington
Young Mel's Christian Association, and we
presume no theological differences will pre-
vent the association from taking it.
A Connecticut woman lately alarmed hei
husband by PRESENT. ,g him with one baby
on Monday and another on Wednesday. He
says he believes she would have gone on do
ing it every other day ifhe hadn't threatened
| to get q divorce.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-02-06

A Connecticut woman lately alarmed her
husband by PRESENT. ,g him with one baby
on Monday and another on Wednesday. He
says he believes she would have gone on do
ing it every other day if he hadn't threatened
to get divorce.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-02-06

Professor Tyndall is net so narrow bisot
that he cannot give $500 to the Washington
Young Mel's Christian Association, and we
presume no theological differences will pre-
vent the association from taking it.
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Agents wanted for the new and startling bo k, The
WIFI in History, by the author of "God
LIZ IL in Histo y" Illustrated by Dore
and Mast. Endorsed by eminent divines. L. b.
TREAT, Pnb, sos B'way, Y. jan25*4w
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The Pittsbnrg papers are disputing as to
which is ahead of the other. The most con-
spicuous feature of the controversy seems to
be the absence of any head at all.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-02-06

When N. p. Willis was asked to make
speech he replied, am by profession wri-
ter, and you cannot expec. a pump to give
water from the handle as well as from the
mouth. .....-..
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-02-06

Somebody inquiring at the Springfield tnl.)
post Office for letter for Mike Howe received
the gruff answer that there was no letter for
anybody's COW. I ef
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-02-06

A paper entitled Heavenly Tidings is sent
forth from the city of Chicago. That is the
longest way around for getting such news to
the world that could possibly be devised,
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which, under the popular name Of "Bitters'' is so
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used by the regular other countries with
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DIR. Wells Extract of Jurubeba
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and must be taken as permanent curative agent.
Is there wanf of action in your Liver &
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Havs- you wcnikness of the Uterine or
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Take It to strengthen organic weakness or life be-
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Finally it should be frequently taken to keep the
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WANTS, LOST, FOUND.
Wanted.

A RESPECTABLE person wants position as
IA amanuensis and reader to gentleman of means
Sho would have no objection to travel. Address }.
W., Press Office. feb5s2w
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Thin party Ito street urchin) "Boy, what
do YOU suppose that dog is following me
for9' The youngster casts knowing look at
him and readily replies: "Guess he takes you
for boner'
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-02-06

There Were ASIA new books published in
England last year. and yet Tennyson still per-
sists in writing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-02-06

The intimation that Sergeant Bates Is 60
ing to write a book of his adventures. induce:
the American people eagerly to hope that
before commencing his literary labors, he will
accept the challenge of the Chicago Times tC
parade the Fourth Ward of this city on the
18th Of July, with an Orange banner in his
good right hand.-Nep York Com. I'D.
When warning foes contende, and spies surrounde,
Whete turne for wisdome and for sure defence?
When witlesse wigbts to COUNSEL doe abounde
And babble of the ancients their good sense:
And say 'Twere better exc thinke perhapPes -
To doe as they didde, soc and soc and thus"
(Which for their case were well, but not for us)
10 follow old advice and decide in alle
Were like cattle which should whollie truste
In siege, to emptie armor on the walls,
Whose warrelke wearers long had gone to duste.
From The Foster-so1ae; A Morality.
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EsOR an old Lady who has partly lost her mind
H. Address "M, !" P. Q. Drawer 1911, Portland.
feb3 Tvs
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1873-09-11

LAT Yous suPr1rEA-yohnny 0arrscht's home
cured hams and bacon are the bes. ever seen in the b.
ne" onering hams shoulders and sides st the
"es' rates; and families or miners desiring
..ppnes would do veil 70 call on Mr.. oarrecht and
.1s Their purchases 1t once. and GET the best and
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1873-09-11

~, -oek-Csptain Boriand writes 10 that the race-
crooksd Back Bni." was rs6asd Of in Pla.
- e on list Monday night Sos 500. and WIN. Bair.
- 49, csy. threw he lucky numbse winning The
Sm y In Inch. He wop rsos On jean. =
- nov owns "crooksA.Back Bill."
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1873-09-11
C;tv and County.

,cr-The road to Banner District Il
bASS-- -,...a the work being finished on last Fri
no" 0 N. men who have been engaged on the
az; ~ Untitled 70 great credit for the thorough
v@A vh,ch they have completed the job. and
n y. -. liberal aid extended BY them IN forwarding
w. ..,.,nrise. We understand that some OF tho men
"' AZ. ar two weeks work without charge. and
pu' contributed 90 fAr - their Circumstances
o'D'' Init Mr.. Donald Grant. the foreman.
'O. WA competent and an efncient manager. and the
p0' ,ood feeling prevailed between him and his
a''' ,..nc N. entire work Great interest 10 felt
n'- .,...s. Of our community in tho opening up Of
mining district, and but tow. II any. refused
- ..,,rhuts something towards tho construction
~. mad. The road to the old Gamoyinus mine.
The mill is housed. has been repaired and put
y ,oo, condition BY Mr.. Grant and his men. under
-, If Mr. Craft and preparations are being made
.,,ove the mill to the Banner ledge. Mr.. Phillip.
-. ,sichter, has been over the new road. and ex-
-. himself well satished with it; and he il now
10. ri. cattle shod preparatory to removing the
IN .ra machinery - sson as possible to the site %
,sc,ed near the mine. Mr.. Crafts has employed
o..men and sent them out to Banner 70 Be ready at
orc. to commence putting up the mill; and Mr.. J. H.
u.,~orth skillful machinist viii leave for Banner
:, few DAYS to superintend the erection n the ms
eh;uery. All hands seem to have the utmost conf
dance in the richness Of the lodges in Banner Dis
mic. and i. is hoped that the enterprise Of Mr. Crafts
vll prove successful not only in pecuniary way to
himself bat in establishing. beyond persdvsnture.
h.. the mines in Banner are surpassed by none in
the Territory.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1873-09-11

APPRECIATED FAvoRs--we arc under lasting obi
s'oons TO our friend Captain A. J. Borland Of Pis-
ee''lle' for summary Of the races over the Star
hAaca Course. which Will be found in our columns
"s morning Sickness In the family Of our editor
prevented his attendance At the races, and the Cap
Hn very kindly acted - our reporter. favor which
se"sure him We fully appreciate. Next week. with
his permission, will publish his accoun, OF trip
hish Valley" an excursion in which he was
accompanied BY several other friends Of on the
other side
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1873-09-11

LIT Hts LIGHT OUr.-we learn from our friend
Mr. r. j. Moore the particulars Of the recent killing
Of chinaman near Centerviie. II appears that for
year or more past an organized gang OF Chinese
thieves and burglars have, with impuni,y. committed
series Of depreda,ions At Centerviile and III tina;
vicinity Last Fall. miners ~ho had laid in their
Winter supplies after visiting town, returning TO
their cabins would nnd their provisions. blankets
and every shing they owned gone. Cabins were
broken open in every direction. and the robberes
we're committed in the day time as well As at night
Blu, a few weeks ago the shoemaker shop of Mr.
Martin Cashcar, in Cen,ervile Was broken open aud
every boo, aud shoe in i: carried OF. Mr.. Dan
Couehanour who lives above hummer HUI. bad his
cabin ransacked several times and everything he had
stolen and recently severa! parties have been on the
watch for the thieves. On last "Wednesday. Mr. A.
Baker and another man saw q couple OF Cinnamon
crossing the creek and their suspicious movements
attracting their attention. they concluded to watch
them. The Cinnamon made direc, for Coughanour's
cabin. and breaking open the door they entered MI
Coushanour II the time being of At work In us
claim Baker and the other man then approached
the cabin wAen the Cinnamon. seeing them. rushed
on, Of the door and started TO run. one OF them.
All Chung. having In his hands MI CouehAhout
double-barreled shotgun. Baker cried 10 'hem
to STOP bu, they paid attention. and he drew ms
pistol and fred. shooting All Chung through tne
body Who At once fell MORALLY wounded Tue othef
thief was followed about half mile by Baker. VINO
fred several times ., him but, unfortunately missed
him and the scoundrel made good his escape. The
wounded Chinaman taken TO Centervii'e. where
he vaA recognized - notorious thief. hi~o~n COM
pany discaiming any knowledge OF him 'ar'ne' 'hAn
that he was . bad Chinaman. All Chung fingered
INIT, the next day when he expired He 10 believed
TO be the one who broke open and robbed cashcarts
shop, ~ . pair of the stolen boots were found On
him. His companion who was with him 1t the time
he was .ho, is well known. but all efforts. - Set' 70
ind him have proved unsuccessful. The scton OF
Mr. Baker il Endorsed by everybody IN tna' sec
ton: and the people Of Censerviiie rendered MIN
o.e of thanks for Kidding the community OF one OF
the most desperate Of the gang Of Chinese burglars
vho have heretofore evsded Ill attempts ct their
capture.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1873-09-11

OexcoN WooL.-The Portland Bullets" Of
septenber 5tb says that "almost double the
o..otitv Of wool will be exported this year
,h.. Gas last season." and that choice lots are
,-.rth ia Portland from % to 234 cents per
Mound.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1873-09-11

APEIzE.-0n yesterday box arrived by stage. I'D.
dressed to the oorpulent maj, Of the WORLD. and
from the suspicious shape Of IL, he Was badgered
about its containing hdy's hat. bat on opening 4,
there xas found magnificent boquet. sent him by
IN anonymous lady friend At the Capital. II is .
gen. containing more varieties OF do~crs-nAtve and
e1oac-,hAn our limited knowledge Of Horticulture
VII warrant US in enumeraiing. The recipient re-
turns his mos, sincere thanks TO the fair donor and
assures her that her friendly memenso - guarded
sa jealous care and ,hA. i, wastes not its sweetness
On the desert air.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1873-09-11

srur. IN PuRsurT.-The Sheriff Of Santa
clar. souoty, Cal. il still in pursuit Of Vasques
"a h;e hand OF murdsrers. with posse Ut
armed men, and when last heard from We
4vantv. faar hours behind them.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1873-09-11

y,srro.s-seversl Of our friends from across the
p..,r ana elsewhere have visited Idaho during the
past week. Among them were Hon. e. w. S'.no'1'
Of Pioneer City; and Messrs. Lee Dousnersy Oh 1'-
srvilIe; David Murray. Of Emmettss'e ID AZ. 0o'
~: and p J. Moore, Of Csnterville. "onc'e oeo'se
has not been out OF the woods for . long u"e' -
least We Judge 20 from his having got up corner
fruit He has made terrific raid on the fruit
and begQarly array Of empty boxes greet the sse'
- o.,r citizens in search Of peaches and plums.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1873-09-11

.s sos s.Lh-~s call attention to the ID .ement
for Sale" elsewhere In our columns Kohny's
.''"n one Of the best arranged and most commo-
-'es'e. 1t il the old stand known in 90 - "Lsget
D's' 'oes' and is most favorably located for busi-
Ae. Ihe house contains Ane billiard table and all
NC necessary for carrying the saloon busi
IN nrss-class style. For terms. call on Mr..
AOan'' On the premises. or address him 1t Placer
vile BY mail.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1873-09-11

u..oxrc HAIL.-The lower room Of Masonic Hal
~. ,,..n rented to the Methodists who are having
Il painted us; and when finished ana FURNISHES wv.
seats, they will use It for church purpo.ss
-. @. Strong IL stirring up the brethren ne.e' =.
bringing them 70 . realizing sense o. 'nell ls
duties. The church meetings are wen s''e"oe' 80
The congregation are well pleased with 'ne'r 10"
tor.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1873-09-11

NV TN SHoP.-Competision. or opposition. va
have forgotten which, is said to be the life Of trade:
and such being the accepted fact our city u to have
. new tinshop. which will make business in that
branch lively Nj. Marie has had monopoly Of that
business for several years past but he viii now have
. competitor for puulic patronage in the tinsmiih
trade in Mr.. Thomas J. Sutton. who has rented the
building on Wall IN the Of Keegans corner
and Will open out on next Monday. Mr.. sutton il .
good workman, has splendid Get Of tinsmith tools
and machinery. and viii be prepared TO do all work
in TIA, line in few days. He has sent to San Fran
cisco for 6ne stock which viii arrive in ample time
70 supply miners with hydraulic pipe before Winter
His ID viii appear in our next issue.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1873-09-11

STAR RANCH RAcEa-We are indebted 10 our friend
Captain A. J. Borland for the following summary d
the races run over the Star Ranch Course September
5th. 9th and tn:
lsr DAxOns-fourth mile; Purse. 500; entrance.
$50.
Dad Knight named &. m. Mamie Hunt
- Robins named 9. h. Juan.
Q. J. Daley named Z. b. Ranger.
In this race the horses got fine start and kept TO-
gether 70 within few feet OF the homo stake when
Juan and the took the lead and come in 20 close
the judges declared II tie and ordered the horses
to run again. After several false starts they finally
got Oh. and the gray marc Mamie Hunt declared
the winner BY three feet amid great deal Of dlssa
isction. This race ended the days sport; everyone
going homo to reflect and to prepare for tho morrow
2D DAY-Ono-haH mile; purse 500; entrance $50
ENTRIES.
Dad knight named &. m Mamie Hunt.
A. J. Borland named Q. b. Juan.
]. Hawkins named b. b. Nip.
After several false starts Nip and Juan running
through they Were finally got on. and the gray mar.
was declared the winner. This. with . few scrut
races. epded the days sport.
SD DAYTOnefourth mile, tfree for al horses)
purse. $50; entrance, $40.
ENTRIES.
Dad Knight named @. b. Bill
+. Harris named b. m. Reil.
VIM Bair named &. h. Juan.
Robert Devine named b. b Devine.
This was the most exciting race Of tho meeting
The horses got Of in fine STYLE and kept together
to within few yards of the outcome. when Bill and
Juan took the lead. Juan coming in and winning thu
race by half length. This race was to have beer
one half mile. but there being horses to 60 but
B. Bill the proprietor changed it to one-fourth mile
Second purse for saddle horses: purse $2S: en-
trance. IS:
A. Orchard named I. h. Buckskin.
b. White named Z. m. Huche.
| J. O'Donnell named &. m. Puss.
- Qutn named b. b. Blacksheep.
Won by Blacksheep.
Matched race between Harris b. m. Rel and Black
sheep for $500. Won by Reil After several unim
portant the. meeting ended. Taking II atogeth
er. it quite . success There was about 81. 7Ot
taken in pools. and the usual amount OF Z" red eye
consumed; and. with the exception Of the msunder
standing the first day. was . very pleasant meeting
Quite . number of ladies graced the occasion viii
their presence. and all seemed to enjoy themselves
.muchly." Many disappointed at not seeing
the Fortune Fiy the track for the half mile
but none more tlan her trainer. Mr. Hardin. Thu
rlily being quite lama. unable. TO run. and hence
the quarter race instead