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Our FIGURES.
TAIandeville Wave.

The Wave can beat all the big bed
blanket daily newspapers figuring out
the presidential election. 1t requires
IS5 electoral votes to effect Il choice.
The following states we eonceGe as
certain for TildeD: Delaware 3,
Maryland 8, Kentucky II, Indiana 10,
Oregon 3, Missouri 5, Arkansas .,
Tennessee l2, Non TIL Carolina 10, Geor-
gia IL, Alabama 10, Mississippi :,
Texas s, Virginia IL, West Virginia
5, total 1877. He must in addition to
these carry the doubtful states of New
York. New Jersey and CnSnecticut,
casting 50 votes, in order to be elected
by 2 majority. We think he will car
~ New York and New Jersey and lose
Connecticut with 6 votes, which will
beat him by 4 votes. 70 provide for
this contingency he is making con
test for Louisiana with votes. Thus
the whole contest will turn on our
! State. The battle is here and in New
/ York, New Jersey and Connecticut :
| Those three States were Democratic
at the last election. If Ti!den holds
them all he is safe. If he loses eithef
he needs Louisiana from the Repuh-
licans. Hayes must capture either
| New York alone or New Jersey and
Connecticut together in order to get
along without Louisiana. If there is
any violence the North will certainly
sustain the Returning Board il count
ing Louisiana for Hayes. For this
reason we think it will be the policy,
but nor the inclination, of the Demo-
Gratis to give us Il fair election.
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COAST LIGHTS INJURED BY BIRDS.
1t is ii curious fact that, during the
months of April and October, keepers
of lighthouses along the coast are
obliged to exercise the greatest vigi
lance in order to prevent injury to
their lights through the breaking of
the lantern glasses by birds flying
against them at night Ducks often
dash against the paneswith swch force
as to shatter heavy plate glass, and
even wire netting, now used, is some
times fonnd IN inadequate protection.
The keeper Of the new light near St.
Augustine, Fla, states that almost
every morning during last month he
picked up from twenty to fifty de ad
birds, which had committed involun-
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is estimated that at each of the large
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birds are thus yearly slaughtered, or
lin all about 100000 annually. The
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natrly for its proprietor, this paper
failed to achieve gile success so fnndly
anticipated, and now slumhers amnng
the soon to be forgotten dead. We
hope its downfall will prove II warn
ing To Republicans who seek to crafty
personal ambition at the sacrifice ot
party. Two high tened newspapers
is abont all that st james can well
support, any how.-SentiRel.
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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-29

BABES IN THE WooDs.-Two little
boys, aged each about four years, be-
to Messrs. Wilhelm and West,
the other day struck out for the log
ging camp in Spanish Gulch, distant
four miles, at which place their faith
ers are at work. The road leading
up there is plain and well beaten, and
the little rascals made the rifle as cas-
ily as a man could. The camp was
considerably surprised at the appear
ance of the youngsters, who were I'm
mediatcly placed under arrest and sent
back to headquarters to undergo q
p,ine-shake court.martial for daring to
desert the home.guard reserve. We
predict that those two juveniles will
never have any trouble about making
their way through the world.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-29

Mrs. Caoss, of Paw Paw, Michigan,
thinking her husband was unduly at
tentive to his brothers wife, was
thereby made jealous. One evening
he left the house late, and she guessed
he had gone to meet his sister-in-law.
So Mrs. Cross followed stealthily and
discovered, not a liason, but murder
She logged him to place where he
was joined by two brothers, and
thence kept them in sight while they
took a drunken stranger toward q
lake. Their. she went home. The
stranger was robbed and drowned
and her testimony is used in the tria
of the three brothers.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-29

A BILL has been introduced in the
House providing that three hundred
and twenty acres Of public lands be,
and the same are hereby, appropriated
for the use and benefit Of each Of the
survivors of what is known as the
Mountain Meadows Massacre, under
such regulations, in such manner, and
under such proof as the Secretary Of
the Interior may prescribe.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-29

BEEcHER, in his answer to cores
pondent in the Christian Union, when
some one wanted to know if it is ever
allowable for one to take social glass
of wine, wrote as follows:
ain our climate and among our peo-
plc so much inclined to the vice of In
toxication, we think social drinking
in every form an evil and prolific
source of evils"
\ very pretty and correct answer,
Henry. But to show that be is per-
fectly at home on either side of ques'
ton, in letter to Frank Moulton he
wrote AS follows:
"Drop in and see me tomorrow at
tcrnoon. The jug is filled, and not
with water, either"
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-29

THE present winter is not exceptions
ally mild and pleasant. History makes
mention of some more remarkable ones.
In ll72 the temperature was so high
that leaves came out on the trees IN
January, and birds Matched their
broods in February. In 1889 the
weather was equally mild, and the
maidens of Cologne wore wreathes Of
yiolcts and corn flowers at Christmas
and Twelfth day. In l42l the trees
lowered in the month of March, and
the vines in the month of April. Cher
res ripened in the same month, and
grapes appeared in May. In 1872 the
trees were covered with leaves III JAN
uary. and the birds hatcIlcd their
young in February, as in ll72; IN
1885 the same thing was repeated,
and it is added that the corn was in
ear at Easter. There was in France
neither snow nor frost throughout the
winters Of 1888, 1907, 1909, 1911 and
1869; finally, in 1862, even in the
north of Germany, the stoves were not
lighted, and trees lowered in Febru-
airy. Coming to later dates, the win
ter of lS46-47, when it Numbered a.
Paris on the 18th of January, and that
Iof 1866, the year Of the great inunda
ton Of the Seine, may be mentioned
as very mild.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-29

SOME of the boys hate like blazcs to
acknowledge that spring is upon US
at it as a sort of innovation
on the usual order of things. They
don't want spring before the first of
April. and will not have it sooner than
that time. Nevertheless the weather
is warm and sunshiny, the snow is 60
ing off rapidly, and the creeks are run
ming full Of water.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-29

Nor CcMISG.-Wc learn that the Sill
yer City dramatic club have concluded
not to come to the Basin, but will soon
d;sband. This is disappointing to
many up here, butt will no doubt learn
the people to depend on their own re-
sources hereafter for amusement du-
ring the winter months. AS sort OF
balm for the pleasure lost in not hear
ing the Silvcvites we have written to
Edwin Booth to come out here with a
first.class company and give ns the
legitimate drama for few nights.
OF course Ed. will come.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-29
To FARnERs-I'he WoRLD office vii

TO FARnERs-The World office will
take on old or new subscriptions,
wheat oats and barley. Ranchmen
who are in arrears can now easily
square accounts BY bringing along
the amount Of their indebtedness in
rraiu. while those who wish to sub
scribe have the same privilege. Bring
it in, gentlemen; I,
y. B-Eggs butter and bacon viii
,alao, 30 taken on. tie terms.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-29

WREcK OF THE PALACE HorEL.-Mr. >.
Mitchell, who came down from Ban
ncr on Friday last, brought news TO
the effect that the Palace Hotel. on
Beaver creek, had been crushed IN ny
the weight Of snow. Nose kempner'
it's owner and builder, took the pre-
caution to make il earthquake proof,
but through some architectural over
sight it was not rendered snow-prooi'
The actual loss occasioncd BY this
mishap we do not know, but it IS no
doubt quite heavy on Nose, who Will
set to work Immediately toreconstrnci
III. The snow had also injured IN the
Twelve Mile House, on More creek
Mitchell says the snow out ct Ban ?,
ner has settled two feet, leaving y
|nnly about six and. halt. fect n depth
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-29

MEssRs. John Reel and H. H. r.
Brown commenced sinking prospect
hole on East Hill last week. They
hadn't struck the color at last &C.
counts, but John was confident they
would strike it in a short time. We
believe SO too.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-29

MEssRs. Donald Grant and Con DriS-
col arrived from Banner District on
Sunday afternoon. Mr.. Grant saws
considerable Roadway has been made
in the development of lodges out there
This winter, and a good showing in
rock viii! no doubt be made during the
coming summer.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-29

j a <EELLov somewhat sbonys had
seated himself BY the stove in . church
and, on becoming somewhat affected ~
the heat, and nakinga disturbance,
was shown to the door by the usher,
when he turned around, taking good
look at the minister, and said in q
slow, loud voice: "Such preachin'f
that's enough to make dog sick"
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-29

peEi u e A.
Jpdgs Gillespie MI ene HON .l
2: Vail Vi. ia! Raynor.
Thoe. E. Bail, VIM. Whitehurst, Edgar
Harr, 4. B. Lane, Bert Griffin, and A.
]. Boyakin. gave 8 reception at the
Statesman Office, Boise City, at that time
owned and conducted BY Jas. s Rey-
holds. Esq Refreshments w1re provi-
ded, toasts drank, and the occasion was
one Of much social enjoyment. Of that
assemblage Of jolly spirits but two re-.
main-the first and last mentioned
Poor Lane was killed by an insane
man; Tom Bail shnflcd off his coil by
taking laudanum; Billy Yates died by
his own hand pistol shot; Eugene
Howard was found dead in bed one
morning; Ed. Harr was accidentally
killed in a mining shaft-knocked out
Of a bucket and fell a distance Of six
hundred feet; Ed. Raynor fell dead on
the street, having left home but q few
moments before in his usual good
health; Judge Gillespie died from a
paralytic stroke, lingering along in a
helpless condition for two or three
years; Will Whitehurst died at Dalles,
Oregon, while en- route to California,
whittier he was going in the hope Of
regaining lost health; Charley Vajen
died of consumption, out in Utah, two
or three years since; and the dis
tressing circumstances Of Bert Griffin's
death last summer are still fresh II
the public mind. Ten out of twelve
gone to that bourne whence no ira
Weller returns. A startling reminder
of the uncertainty Of life, truly; ane
that the son of man knowcth not wheI
the hour cometh. But t,co remain
Do you ever ponder that fact, Gov
Curtis?
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-29

Home-Cured Meat I'VE have on
hand aud for sale a lot ofhams, shout
dcrs and bacon. Of our own cure.
,rhc.hogs were grain fed and fattened
81 ~, The meat is solid and sweet.
McDEy1rr & GARRrcHr. .
,IDauo. CnY, Jan. II, 1876.
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AUcT1oM I:

/ will sell at public auction, on Wednes-'
day, March 1st, 1876, at one O'Clock +. M
the real estate, furniture, etc, of J. Brod--
beck, on Main street, Idaho City, !. i:
Terms will be stated on day OF sale.
S..W. WULFF,- "a
Feb o5tlr 1915. Aucti0neer.r.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-29

"AND canst thou always love thus,
Alfred" she murmured, ''even when.
age has crept upon me and left his
traces herp?o. There was pause ons
his part. but it was only momentary.
when he replied in tone of deep re-
monstrance, "Can a.duck swim?"
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-29
TUESDAY,. FEBRUARY, y, 1870
Posto@ce Hours.

nnring week days, until further notice,
4. Postoficc will be kept open from seven
~ " N, until nine 2. a.
q sundays from halfpast twelve to one,
and from four until six T. N.
MONEY ORDER BUSINESS.
The Money Order Office will not he
,,ened at all on Sundays; and no Money
Irler business will be transacted ON Sat-
arlays after four o'clock T N:
- - Sc. SILSBY,
Idaho City, Dec. 3, 1875. Postmaster.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-29

FALsE.-We are requested BY those
interested to state that the rumor
prevalent last week in relation to a
good strike having been made in the
Keystone ledge is without foundation.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-29

STATESMAN says people are engaged
IN gardening at Boise City. We are
not that far advanced up here, but
then we have plenty Of green grass
under the snow.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-29

Rev. C.S. K1NcsLEy delivered 4
very fine discourse at the Methodist
Church last Sunday evening. Those
who were present say they never
heard . better.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-29

TnE school-boys, assisted by. Mr..
Tom Smiths Chinaman, have cleared
the snow from the sidewalk near by,
thus affording nice promenade on
that side Of Main street.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-29

Nh. S. G. Sissy, postmaster, took a
few days respite last week and went
down to Boise City to inhale the fra
GRANGE of the early spring buds. lie
left the business of the Office in charge
ofMr George Baldwin during his alb.
sence, which gentleman made very
efficient deputy. Silsby returned on
Sunday, looking better after his short
breathing spell.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-29

JuDeE N. B. NooRE officiated at
morning service at the Methodist
Church last Sunday, during which he
preached a most excellent sermon.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-29

TIE boys arc snow-shoeing at a
fearful rate. Some Of them make in
voluntary bounds that would astonish
kangaroo.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-29

Rev. n. G. STRONG has gone down to
Payettc valley.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-29

q eldel u
Centerville koepiing 81 j o y y ppIied
viii ma topiics pf ~ l 8
tsnsplriHg that little bur-, ii
but fair that somebody should occa
sionally take pp the pen and tEansn1it.
! few items from this place With
this object IN view / will substitute
myself for one Of those who are more
competent yet won't waste their liter
ary sweetness on the desert air, and
modestly take up the pen myself
The ball given By Mrs. Buckly ofia
the anniversary Of the. birthday Of our
immortal Washington was : grand
success. It was the best attended,
affair of the kind that has taken place
in the Basin during the seasons Eigh-
ty-nine tickets were sold. Some forty
ladies were present. The guests as
sembled at Anderson's Hall, al. 800
P. NJ, when dancing commenced. At
midnight supper was announced and
the sumptuous repast spread did JUS
|tice to the proprietress and her fair
daughters. After supper dancing
was resumed and kept up until the
"wee sma' hours" .
A spelling school has been inaugu--
rated here, holding weekly meetings.
the second of which took place last
evening. Some Thirty ladies and gen.
tlemen were present, and much
amusement was afforded when word:
was missed and quickly taken up. by
the opposite party. The word "dys--
cracy" was the occasion Of spelling
the entire school down on the first
evening, but last evening much better
spelling was performed, several hav--
ling had recourse to "Websters Ele-
mentary" during the week. Messrs.
/. w. Garrett, R. K. Irwin, Benz
Hayes and Miss Emma Garrett acquit--
ted themselves as the best spoilers,
but all had to succumb ere long to Mr..
l. w. Garrett, who stood up last, and
was declared champion. Your cores
pondent had the conceit taken out Of
him on "saccharine." Thinking itsome-
foreign imprecation he commenced
s-a-c-r-e-and was quickly told to sit
down. l sat.
The 1T. Us" appear to be flourish
ling over here, holding regular con-
claves, and from appearances appli--
cants are below par.
4 Mr.. G. H. Stark and family who
have been sojourning here for the past
flew weeks left on Wednesday for
:! their home at Boise City. Mr.. Lee
Douglerty and lady who came up to
. attend the ball also returned to their
home on Shafcr creek. Lee says it Isl
! dull place down there, and talks Of
settling somewhere in the Basin, per-
2 haps Idaho City.
The roads are becoming frightfuliy
bad for pedestrians as we'll as teams.
The snow has settled some two feet.
$ The past week the weather above has
! been bright and sunslliny, having the
: appearance Of approaching spring,
1 which, however, is dispellcd when one
e misses the marrow beaten path in the:
l. road and goes down in the deep and'
r lbeant;ful snow. SAcCHAR1NE.
| Al Tins
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-29

PoIlrcAL aspirants must be bled,
and it will soon be time to form
"rinssn for that purpose.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-02-29

VINO is going to give ball on
St Patrick's Day night? None too
s,on to make the announcement.