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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-12-29
THE CHRISTMAS TREE.
Grand success-value, sl,1oo.


The first move toward getting up
Christmas tree was made only one
week before Christmas, but, notwith-
standing the short time, was a COM
plete success. At | o'clock on Christ
mas day, when the doors of the M E.
Church were opened, the presents be-
gan coming in, and the committee was
kept busy until the exercises in the
evening commenced. Announcement
had been made that the distribution of
of the presents would commence at
half-past six. Half an hour before
the time the building was crowded, a
large number being unable to obtain
seats. The tree was beautiful one,
and the gifts hung on it were we'll
placed by the committee, which con-
sisted of Mrs. Wallace, Miss Ella
Harvey, Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs.
Mitchell, j. n, Hall, VIM. Wallace and
John Cameron. The value of the
gifts, as near as can be estimated. was
about 81, 100.
The audience was called to order by
Jonas W. Brown, Esq, when the Sun
day school children sang, 1--WE Come
With Songs to Greet You" After
the singing Rev. j. Mexican delivered
short and fervent prayer, and anoth.
er song by the children. "When He
Cometh," was sang in memory of little
Nellie Strong, who was suddenly
called from earth early last spring. A
national air was followed by a short
and eloquent speech by Rev. Mexican
at the close of which the audience was
set into an uproar by the appearance
of Santa Claus, personified 10y j. j
Mitchell. His costume was good. II
consisted of large overcoat, a splen
did masque, covered with long, white
whiske; S, high crown, bells, and, il
fact, everything that was necessary
in representing the character. He
filed a.: lie little hands with candy
and nuts, and then took his departure
amidst loud shouts
Calling off the names at the distri
Ibution Of presents was done by Jonas
w. Brown and Charles S. Kingsley
Considerable merriment was created
by some of the presents that should
not have been opened in the crowd
but were.
All beng over at 8 o'clock, every
one went home we'll pleased with thu
Entertainment and tree.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-12-29
THE OLD YEAR.

Old Seventy-Six is now aged and gray,
And toni ght he will pass from earth
away.
His work is near done-'tis now past eleven,
He'll hand the book over to his Seventy
Seven.
Old Seventy Six, what good have you done
Since YOU reigned over all that is under
the sun?
If the good you have done is less than the
evil,
Then in justice, am sure you will go
to the devil.
The sand in the glass has almost run
through. j.,
Have you done any wrong that you'd
like to undo?
IF so. speak out no unnecessary detention,
Or'the time will be past beyond all redemp-
ton.
ALI, YES! there's large black volume OF
wrong,
That is written with blood and sealed
with thorn;
Each page is Il record OF crime or disaster
For which Pll be. judged by the great
and good Master.
The time was too Short the book still re-
mains
With all the evils the volume contains;
The clock strikes twelve-the old year has
passed,
Old Seventy-Six lies dead at last.
Calm and quiet in death the old man iay'
While the sexton prepared his bed OF clay
uare,s his last words: "Of all wrong I'm
forgiven.
beoueath the whole world to my son
Seventy-Seven.
Bear hand here, my lads, let US bury him
deep,
trouble his sleep.
Rut hold, for fear the old gent may moi
be in heaven,
let's peep at him once more with his
son Seventy seven.
Hats off we will offer silent prayer here
That the evil he's done may never ap
And the good he has done may the blessing
Helm Us ali to remember throughout Sew
eAt Seven. H.
SEE notice TO taxpayers Ia another
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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-12-29
CHRISTMAS TREE AT pIACrRyrLIE,


The "Placervillians" had Christ.
mas Tree. in Anderson's hall, on the
evening of the Oath. 1t was the most
successful display of Christmas pres
ents ever made in Placerville.
The tree, whose broad arms extend
ed almost across the capacious hall,
was literally bending beneath the
weight OF gifts. The variegated beau
ties which hung from every twig, and
the tasteful wreath and festoons of ey-
ergreen that covered the walls were
no doubt vision of beauty to all
present.
AT the hour of I P. NJ. the hall was
filled with an expcctant throns,
among which the happy faces If the
children, and the weather-worn coun-
tenances of the miners formed pleas
ing contrast of sunshine and shade.
The entertainment was commenced
by few favorite selections on the pi-
ano by Mrs. l. W.. Garrett, assisted by
Mr.. F. 0. Abbott on the violin, and
Mr.. Bomar on the base viol.
Then the choir under the leadership
of Dr. Rothwell sang a few pieces in
very good style. While the choir
were singing the last piece Santa
Claus made his appearance in the per.
son of Mr.. John Danskin. AS San.
ia Claus he is a success. His hair OF
flaXen whitencss extended to his
waist, his fine Roman nose about six
inches long almost touched his mas
sive chin covered with beard more
magnificent than Old Aaron himself
could boast of. His happy remarks
to the children, and his fine imitation
of the voice and gesture of old age
added zest to the pleasing deception
Without removing his mask he began
to distribute his gifts, and many a
boy and girl and young man anC
maiden was made happy by his gen
crosby. Among the children the
names of Centennial Rothwell anC
centennial" Fnld were frequently
called. None was forgotten; all were
made happy.
The affair was due to the energy
and kindness Of committee, consist
ing Of Miss Emma Dawson, Miss En-
ma Garrett, Miss Adclia Holden anC
the Misses Kate and Maggie Hally
The estimated value Of the tree wa;
over one thousand dollars.
OCCASIONAL.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-12-29
LIST OF LETTERS.

Remaining in the Postoffice at Idaho City, Bots,
Co. l. T.. on the 29th day of December, which. if no
called for within thirty days will be sent to th'
dead letter Office.
Mr. Buckley. VIM. Coram, VIM. Clark
Joseph Craverso, A. Gorty, j. N. Johnson
John Lewis, p Murphy, P. Mercier 2
Adalbert Morrison, c. G. Martin, Thomas
Meegan, David Williams 2.
Persons calling for any of the above letters viii
say advertised and give date of list.
s. C. Sissy p. NJ.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-12-29

notice, the Board OF County COmmlS-
sioners shall open and examine the
proposals or bids, together with the
accompanying bonds, and award to
the lowest responsible bidder the con-
tract for each road separately, for the
keeping in repair and improving the
public roads and highways in such dis
tricts for the term of two years from
and after the date of awarding of
such contract by the Board Of County
Commissioners"
SEC 3. That the Board of County
Commissioners of said county shall,
at the regular meeting of said Board
in January, 1877, let special contracts
to the lowest responsible bidders for
the keeping in repair and improving
the public roads and highways in said
county in the road districts in said
county separately, such contracts to
expire upon the. day of the awarding
of the contracts in July, 1877, by said
Board; and the Clerk of the Board of
County Commissioners of said county
shall post notices in at least five of the
most public places in said county not
less than ten days before the regular
meetings Of said Board in January,
1877, asking for sealed proposals for
so keeping in repair and improving
such roads and highways in the res.
pective districts of said county; and
all proposals or bids under such no
tice shall be accompanied with bonds
conditioned as provided by section
of this act.
/ Sec. 4. The Board of County Com
Imissioners may in it's discretion &C
cept or reject any or all Of such bids
or proposals, when it appears to the
satisfaction of the Board that such
bid or bids are of an exorbitant char
acter, or that the best interest of the
county would be subverted by such
acceptance or rejection, as the case
may be.
SEC. 5. No warrant shall be drawn
in favor of any person awarded con
tract under the provisions of this act
until such person shall have procured
from at least one member of the BoarG
of County Commissioners and flee
with the Recorder and ex-Oficia Clerk
of the Board certificate to the effect
that such contractor has kept i'll repair
and improved the public roads an6
highways embraced in his contract
SEC. 6. All acts and parts of act.
in conflict with the provisions of this
act are hereby repealed.
SEC. I. This act to take effect ant
be in force from and after its passage
Approved December %, 1876.
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Dissolution Notice.

THE COMPREHENSIVE HERETO
u fore existing between r. W. Tompkins. W. w.
West and John Brodbeck in the mill business
is this day dissolved by mutual consent J. b. Morse
having bought the interests of John Brodbeck.
Either of the old firm is authorized to collect debts
contracted before November u. 1876 Since that
date the new firm is responsible for all debts con-
tracted r.. W. ToApKINs,
w w. WEST,
JOHN BRoDBEcK.
Idaho City, Dec. 10. '76-w3.
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Notice.

Not ce is hereby given that the delinquent tax
lisA Of Boise county for the year 1876 has been de-
posted with the District Attorney and IL the delin-
quent taxes therein specified not paid the conn-
ty Treasurer within ten days from the date If this
notice. action will be commenced by said District
Attorney for the collection Of SAID delinquent taxes
and costs
Witness my hand and official seal this
rs) 24th day Of December, 1876. 5
L.o JAMS MoRIARTY.
Auditor Boise Co., L T.
IpAHo CRY, December %. 1s76.S
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-12-29

A little money is needed at all times
IN the WORLD Office, and more particu
iarly at about this time, Subscribers and
patrons generally are respectfully reques-
fed to pay up their Indebtedness and thus
helm us keep things going.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-12-29

Mr.. KmNEL invited all the boys to
his place of business on Christmas to
smokc cigars with him. Some of them
went away looking as though they had
been "huodooed."
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-12-29

At the Christmas Tree $40 was
raised for the Sabbath school. 1t is
to be used in purchasing more books
for the library.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-12-29

Snow is about an inch in depth
here, but is considerable deeper on
the hills.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-12-29

MORRIS german left Wednesday for
New York, where he goes to attend
school.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-12-29

DAVE CoUGHANoUR went down t,
Boise last Tuesday.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-12-29

Al BoMAR came over from Placer
vile Christmas and returned the next
day. He Will stay there few more
DAYS practicing his profession.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-12-29

Mr. HOUSE few nights ago sue
ceeded in trapping a beautiful silver
grey fox.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-12-29

VISITING cards neatly printed at this
Office at reasonable rates.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-12-29

THE only way to get the confidence
of the world is to show the world that
Won don't want its confidence.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-12-29

THERE were but few "drunks" or
Christmas.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-12-29

The shaft OH the O'Neil ledge is
DOWN sixteen feet, the bottom of which
is fifty feet from the surface. The
ledge is ten inches wide. and prospects
better than ever before. Work will
be continued on it all winter.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-12-29
Pos1omce Hours.

During week Gays, until further notice,
,be Postoffice will ne kept open from seven
A NJ. until nine T. N:
SUNDAYS from half-past twelve to one,
and from four until six z. NJ.
MONEY ORDER BUSINESS.
The Money Order Office will not be
onened at all on Sundays; and no Money
HrIcr business will be transacted on Sat
.,rdavs after four O'Clock p. NJ
S. g. SILSBY,
Idaho CITY, Dec. 3, 1875. Postmaster
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-12-29

EVERYBODY should attend the Odd
Fellows grand ball, to be given OH
New Year evening. Preparations
have all been completed, and the best
music tn be had in the Basin has been
secured.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-12-29

A HAPPY New Year to you all.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-12-29

IL PENsER5so is Il Spanish word and
means the thinking man. Some men,
however, whose thinking would not
recommend them to men to whom the
term is intended to apply, use the
term i'll speaking of themselves.
Rev ]. Mexican will hold divine
services in PIacerviIle Sunday even
ing; Quartzburg, Monday evening";
Centcrville, Tuesday evening. At
tend, everybody. Mr.. Mexican is an
excellent speaker, ard if you dou't
agree with him, go and hear him any,
way; it will do you no harm, and may
10 You some good.
READERS of this paper will be pleased
to learn that the editor received on
the Christmas tree hat sufficiently
large to admit of the growth OF his
head. Many wonder why it is val
ucd SO highly by the receiver, and 1t
may not be out of place to explain.
The value is not dependent upon the
newness or the beauty, but upon the
TACT that it was the hat Jonas" wore
atthe time he swallowed the whale.
We publish the new road law III
this issue. 1t is much better than tie
old one, although there is one rather
bad defect in it. 1t provides for the
letting Of contracts biennially, but be-
gins in July, leaving six months
contract running through the winter
and spring to be let, viz: From Janu,
airy | to July l. By letting the first
Contract for two years and six months
and then letting the contracts after u
expired for two years, 81, 900 OF
$1,000 could have been saved
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SEE notice TO taxpayers Ia another
Q ,lumn.
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Idaho City, Dec 3, 1875. Postmaste
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-15
PENNSYLV ANIA.
Centennial Notes.

Philadelphia, May IA. Fine weather prevailed
o-day, and there were large number of people
visited the centennial grounds decided increase
over yesterday. Car loads of goods are still ar
irving from all parts, especially from the west
The building most backward in preparation is the
Agricultural Hall, which will not be in order for
week.
Gllmore's concert, in the main building, this
evening, was well patronized. This feature Of the
exhibition seems to be happy one, and express
sions Of qualification are heard on all sides.
Many notables visited the grounds to-day.
A large meeting of citizens. to protest against
the closing of the centennial buildings on Sunday,
was held tonight Addresses were made, and
resolutions adopted EXPRESSING the opinion that
the opening of the exhibition on the fist day of
the week, either free at reduced rates, will
promote the cause of religion and morality as well
as the happiness of the people, by providing place
where all may contemplate the hands OF Gre
alton as well as the achievement Of human genius,
| industry and skill.
AT the reception to ex-Speakar Blaine, rendered
him by Clayton McMich9l, at the PENNSYLVANIA
Club, this evening some 200 were present, includ-
some foreign notables.
Philadelphia May IA. The centennial commits
sion have done away 18th the regulation requiring
80 cent note a 80 cent liver piece to secure
admission.
The gates of the exhibition we're closed to-day.
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NJ EXICO.
The Mexican Revolution.

Galveston, Texas, May 10. A News special
dated Rio Grande City, 18th, says that at daylight
Escapedo lett Mier with his posse, and it IS re-
ported that there has been hard fighting near
Camargo. 1t il not known which side gained the
day Ii is reported that 300 were killed and 1000
wounded. shell struck church in Camargo,
killing priest and four woman at prayers. Four
large boats are landing the infantry opposite
Camrago on the San Juan river.
LATER.
Metamoras, May IA. General Escabedo reached
Camargo, one hundred miles distant, yesterday,
with 5000 government troops, and is advancing
rapidly in this city. Generals Fura and Quiroga
are coming another road with 1000 men to
unite with Escabedo in attacking this place.
Great excitement prevails here among the revo-
utionists. Several hundred men are repairing the
Notifications, and every preparation for stubborn
defence is being made. Yesterday the staff Off
GERS of General Gonzales forclbly took lumber be-
longing to citizen of the United States for fo1ti-
hcation. The American Consul interviewed to pro-
tect the interest of the American citizen, when
the officers declared that they would shoot the
German and American Consnls if they interfere
with General Gonzales efforts to prepare for de-
fence. The American and German Consuls, with
the commander of United States vessel of war
called on Gonzales, who disayowed the act of bis
officers and assured the consuls that the foreign
ers would be respected. Many families of all ma
tionaies are leaving the city in anticipation of a
bombardment.
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AN IMPORTANT RAILROAD SUIT IN
CALIFORNIA.
A Central Pacific Stakeholder Files Bill
against that Company.

San Francisco, May ID. Anthony Coalat, a
stakeholder of the Central Pacific Railroad Co.,
has filed bill in equity against that company and
Stanford, Huntington, Croker & Co., to enjoin
their using the funds of tho Central Pacific to pay
the interest the 81 600, 900 bonds of the Cali
fornia Pacific Co., issued by the last named com
pany, to Stanford and others, endorsed by the
Central Pacific, and to obtain decree that the
endorsement OF the Central Pacific is without
authority, and abide the determination Of the mo-
ton. This is important, not only as affecting the
bonds in question, but for its influence upon the
negotiation now pending for the settlement of the
bonds Of the California Pacific Co., on which the
interest has been defaulted, Stanford & Co. hav-
ing proposed to retire them by substituting new
bonds of the same company for less amount, ard
endorsed by the Central Pacific.
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ShcriG,s Sale.

KENNEBEC S. Taken ON execution. and will
be sold by pnblic auction, on the tenth osh) day u
June. A. D. 1875. Al ten o'clock in the iorsnoea q
the ONCE OF Vim. p. Whitehouse. on Water street.
in Augusta. IN said county, ell the iishs In equity
which Patrick seaman OF said Angu u has. or had
AT the time OF the attachment Of the same on the
original writ to redeem the followiog described
real estate situated 10 Augusta IN said county, TO
wit: certain lot parcel Of land. With the build.
ngs thereon. situated in said Augusta, On sAs nsr.
row street that leads east from State ssreee towards
Kennebec river. bounded and Described = iollow..
viz being ten rOds deep and ten rods uide. ooHDd.
ed on the south BY said street or lane which runs
east from State Sta Get towards the river: % tes
north by land OF VIM. p. Whitehouse, formerly
owned by John q, Adams. east BY the lot fe.nssly
owned by u. W. Morton, and west by s. Jacsscpe
land aad sullivan lane. Ths above prenisee beng
subject 10 mortgage, recorded IN NE keensnso
said fssrci Seaman to iSs Esiovsii ssvisss 10.
stitution OF aallowe In ssid county, 20 secure the
payment OF . promissory note for ave hasored
dollars, dated February nth. A. D.. 1872 v
enc year from its date with interest q eishg per
centum per sunum, sem annually, on whteh there
s now due the principal and accrued interest, ~.
cepting the interest on the zane ior NE sfss Az
'A'-'"'' WIN. H. LIBBY, sheriff.
May 5, 1876. swsa
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EUROPE.
Grand Reception.

New York, IA. A Herald cable special dated
l., ndon, May Ii, says on Thursday a grand re-
&C ,on was held at the Prussian embassy at Lon
don. The entire diplomatic corps present.
On the presentation of Wichham Hoffman, the
American Charge d. Affairs to the Empress, her
ma jesy expressed qualification in being able for
the first time to personally express thanks to a
mt mber of the legation, which during the Franco
German struggle, under sad aud distressing cir
cumstances was SC good and so painstating. Her
majesty also requested Hoffman to convey her
thanks to Minister Wasbburne and spoke kindly of
Bancroft Davis, the American minister to Berlin.
France.
Paris, l3. NJ. Goutchalde, manager of the
Theater Des Arts, at Rouen, has been arrested,
charged with embezzelment, and with being the
author Of the recent fire, by which the building
and many adjacent dwellings were destroyed, and
number of lives sacrificed.
England.
London, lj The Standards Vienna despatch
saws disturbances are feared in Syria, where the
excitement is daily incl easing. Two English men,
Of war have arrived at Joppa, three At Beyront
and one English and one French menof war ut
Latakia.
Probability of a Settlement Of the Turk
ish Troubles.
Berlin, May l3. Everything points to a COM
plete understanding having been arrived at by the
three empires in connection with the Turkish
question They are clearly animated by pac hc
policy. The decisions arrived at have to-day been
communicated to the English, French and Italian
ambassadors. One result of the conference is
that Turkey has been requested to grant the in
surgents an extension of the armstice for the
purpose of executing the promised reforms and
aiding further negotiations. The powers also in
tend TO reinforce the naval strength Of Seutari
for the greater protection Christians. Great credit
ia given to Gortschakoff for the able manner in
which he handled the Eastern question.
Germany.
Berlin, May 10. Notwithstanding the pessi-
mist language of the newspapers of this city, the
recent ministerial changes In Turkey are regard
ed in Diplomatic circles rs favorable to pachcation
! aud reform. The new Grand Vizier decidedly
| fayors reform, and from the well known energy
| of Huasein Avni Pasha, the new war minister, il
Is expected that official protection will be afforded
the christians against the fanatcism of old Turks
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO The
9aily Xenuebee aonrnal.
CALAIS.
Three Men Drowned.

Calais, May ID. On Thursday afternoon
schooner Jed F. Buren,, Captain Alfred Cook
seven hours out from Boston, sighted a small boa,
containing three men, their trunk and small bag
gage, 45 miles northeast by east from Cape Ann,
the wind blowing gale. Capt. Cook succeeded in
getting alongside of the boat and threw them q
line The boat filled, capsized, and the men let
go the line and got on the bottom of the boat.
The schooner made three tacks, but could not
get near enough TO render them any aid. The
men were finally washed from the boat and
drowned. The boat was black top and green bot
tom, belonging probably to some vessel. Capt.
Cook was unable to give any description concern
ing the men, the sea running so high.