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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1877-01-23

| SPECTACLE OF THE HEAvENs.-I had
Occasion, few weeks since, to TAX,
1.-THE early train from Providence tt
Boston; and for this purpose rose al
two o'clock in the morning Every
body around was wrapped in dark
ness and hushed in silence, broken on
Iy by what seemed at that hour az
unearthly clank and rush of the train
1t was a mild, serene midsummer's
night; the sky was without cloud =
the wind was low. The moon. then
in the last quarter, had just risen, and
the stars shone with a spectral lustre
but little affected by her presence;
Jupiter, two hours high, was the her.
aid of the day; the Pleidas, just above
the horizon, shed their sweet influence
in the east; Lyra sparkled near the
zenith; Andromeda yelled her newly
discovered glories from the naked eye
in the south; the steady Pointers, far
beneath the pole, looked meekly up
from the depths of the north TO their
sovereign.
Such was the glorious spectacle as
| entered the train As we proceeded
the timid approach of twilight became
more perceptible; the intense blue of
the sky began to soften, the smaller
stars, like little children, went first to
resi-; the sister beams Of the PIeiades
soon melted together; but the bright
consultations of the west and the
north remained unchanged Steadily
the wondrous TRANSFORMATION went on.
Hands of angels hidden from mortal
eyes shifted the scenery of the heav-
ems; the glories of night dissolved in
to the glories of the dawn. The blue
sky now turned more softly gray; the
great watch-Stars shut up their holy
eyes; the east began to kindle.
Faint streaks of purple soon blushed
along the sky, the whole celestial
concave was filled with the infowing
tides of the morning light, which |
came down from above in one great
ocean of radiance; till at length, as
we reached the Blue Hills, fash of
purple fire blazed out from above
the horizon, and turned the dewy
of flower and leaf into ru-
bies and diamonds. In few seconds
the everlasting gates of the morning
were thrown wide open, and the lord
Of day, arrayed in glories too severe
or man, began his course.
/ do not wonder at the superstition
IF the ancient Magians, who in the
morning of the world went up to the
ill tops of Central Asia, and, igno-
ant of the true God, adored the most
glorious work of his hand. But | am
illed with dmazement, when | am
old that in this enlightened age, and
n the heart of the Christian world,
here are persons who can witness
his daily manifestation of the power
nd wisdom of the Creator, and say
n their hearts "There is no God?"-
gd,card EUerett, at the Inauguration Of
he Dudley Astronomical Observatory.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1877-01-23
a VOLUNTEER CHINESE INTERPRETER


VOLUNTEER CHINESE INTERPRETER
The regular Chinese Interpreter was
called down to the City Criminal Court
this morning. so that All Sing was
placed on trial in the Police Court.
and the examination of a Chinese
witness became necessary; call for
volunteer interpreter was in order.
A queer looking individual, with a
sun-burned nose, responded, stating
that his name was Tim Dolan, and he
could "sphake Chiny loike one of the
rale pig-tails." He looked as though
he had resided longer in the County
Cork than in Hong Kong. He was
evidently in need of the So which
would reward his services if satisfac-
tory, but after few questions he was
allowed to proceed, and was stationed
alongside the moon-eyed witness.
"What is his name??" said the clerk.
Throwing back his head and assum-
ing look of deep profundity, Mr. Do
Ian slowly y and carefully queried:
"Kow me san chung wah san foy?'
and then hurriedly added, "John, We
devil, what's yer name?"
"No sabe you, no good"
"He says his name is Sam You, and
he's feeling purity we'll this morning"
said Mr.. Dolan, compIacently.
well, gwon an git the hull story"
said Colonel Dudley, whose massive
was concentrated on the de-
ensive side.
$50 ahead spheakin' an give me a
show, We dirty baste," said Mr.. Dolan,
soto voce, and then apparently APP
olied an approbrious epithet to the
the meaning of which he had
oeen here long enough to know.
Sam You's indignation went up to
912 degrees, and in choice Chinese
oillingsgate he returned the compli-
oliment, villifying Mr.. Dolan most out
yet all that brass-bound
did was to look sympathet-
c and remark here and there: "D'ye
noind that now?" "The worst I iver
leerd." "Did he paste We, poor feller?'
Did iver l hear the loikes O. that?'
nd like expressions of pity and sym
,athy. Then he began to translate:
"He says he wor go;n' along Du-
ont street wild frind last evenin'-"
"What was his friends name?"
MCCARTHY, yer arn'r," said he, un-
"What, Chinaman named McCar-
ny?"
"Av coorse. l knowed big family
Chinymin in Hong Kong be the
anne O Mccarthy. Ye cudn't tell 'em
.om amy other ony offrin' 'em whis-
v The name was the cause O. that"
"What was his first name?'
"Ah Tim"
"Well, go on"
He went. He thought he had been
truck by syclone or run into by
fer the regular interpreter
ad come in and paid his respects to
le impostor with his number ten.
ouble soled.
GrRLs who bet kisses on Tlldens
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1877-01-23
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous WEAK
ness early decay loss Of manhood, ;lI ca,e @c yo
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by a missionary nSouln
America. Send selfaddressed envelope
= the REV. JOSEPH T. INIAN, Station -
Bible House, New York City.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1877-01-23

GIRLs who bet kisses on Illdens
election are said to be growing impa
tient.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-19
ALEXANDRIA VA WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10, 1877.
FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
- DAYS AT
FKENCH,S, NO. 95 KING STREET.

I am now opening one of the handsomost
stocks of Christmas snd New Years goods ever
offered in this market. Prominent are Bibles
and Prayer Books in rich binding Novelties IN
Russia leather. The finest Russia Leather Po1ts'
monaies. Letter Gases and Writing Cases. "a
pier Mache Desks, very handsome. Beautiful
vases in gilt and cut glass. Hand painted Glass
Vases, very beautiful. Russia Leather and Cut
Glass Handkerchief and Glove Boxes. Russia
Leather Satchels Ladies' Pocket Companions.
japanese Cabinets. Boxes and Trays. Writing
Desks. Fine Gold Pens and Pencils in gold and
pearl cases, put up expressly f>r holiday pre-
sents. Fine Bronze Glass lnkstsnds. Scotch
wood goods Smokers sets. Segar Cases. great
variety. Work Boxes in Russa and Vienna
Leather, beautifully msde and furnished. Hand,
some Chromos. statuary also the celebrated
Pictures of Prang &iCo. These are the finest IN
this country. Christmas and Now Yosr cards.
For the little folks I hare the largest and best
assortment cf juvenile books in the State Ihe
stock embraces the best American, English and
German authors. As for Games of all kinds,
Alphabet, building and ether blocks, Banks
Nteam Engines, and thousand and ono other
things to instruct and amuse boys and girls, limo
and space forbid further enumeration .,,,
ANY information respecting this stock Will Do
cheerfll!y furnished by mail to those living st
distance. 10 tho residents and sojourners IN
Alexandria it will afford mo pleasure TO show
these goods Il! 9j King street.
dec l3-td GEO. Il. FhhNCd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-19
n 0 T I G f

1 havejust returned from the North Wnn as 3
fall line Of the following goods: Ladies an Sn9
Childrsns Hosiery rrom l2Ae to 5oo pair k,d
Gloves from 75c to 81 Is per pair ,s;1s hsnaker 1s
chiefs at all prices; Zephyr Wori.eu, VIII III ~
feefs sSs &c., lac largo sss Of coa9s for GRd
Sos Sea- Brown and ali the plain colors; hsTno l?1noo
Vests and Pants of all Sizes Card Board Pae s,lHet
Paper Pictures in groat variety Mosso and TS S;lk
Sesrfs; % Crepo Lease; all kinds of Ruthing ve5y
' o~ Buttons, U Fringss and Black Velvet on the
bias also Velvet Ribbons and everything IN my my
line as low as can be sold in this or any o'"e'
citv Gall and SEQ for yourselves at
wy G. G. BERRY'S, y King ST;
Agent fors1NGERs SEWING hAcHlN ES
ean "a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-19
FANCY GOODS.
J. FERGUSON G. BROTHER

We have opened our stock Of GOODS FOX
TIE FALL SEASON consisting in part Of
Lsdies', Gents and Childron's Merino Cn-
derwear and Hosiery.
Dress Trimmings, in Silk and "ors'eo
Fringes, Galoons, Buttons Sc.
Toilet Articles Tooth and Nail Brushes;
Neck Puff, S;do and High Combs, Soaps and
Ladies' Collars, Cuffs, Ruchings, Kuffings'
Ties Lace Scarfs, Linen and Silk Handker-
Worsteds Germantown Wool, Shetland
Wool and Floss, Saxony and German Knitting
Yarns, in all colors, and Embroidery CanVases.
HOOP SKIRTS & BUSTLES.
All styles on hand and mado to order ct snort
We have also largo stock of Hair Braids'
Curls PuGs. &C, to which we invite your at
tnntinn FERGUSON s. BRO.
nct q 9G King street.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-07-17
NUMBER 30.
SCIENTIFIC.

A RIVAL TO CoD-LIvER OL.-It Is
stated that rival 10 cod liver oil has
been discovered in dugong oil, and that
considerable quantities of the latter are in
course of transmission 10 this country,
to be submittedto the medical profession
for an opinion on its value and properties.
The dugong Is one of the whale tribe,
frequenting especially the northwest
coast of Australia, where il is much es-
teemed by traders, settlers, and natives as
being not only useful for its oil and fat,
but toothsome as an article of food. The
oil of the dugongs liver has already been
Euth used by the colonial medical men,
in cases analogous to those where our
doctors prescribe cod-liver oil, and with
marked results. 1t bears, too, this su-
periority over it's rival, that the oil itself
has by no means an unpleasant taste,
and is altogether free from that smell
which in so many cases prevents sickly
persons with delicate noses taking cod
liver oil.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-07-17

An INVENTION has just been success
fully applied in Liverpool to the print
ing machine, by means of which news
papers may be printed upon an unbroken
roll of paper without the necessity Of
previously stereOtyping the pages and
moulding them to the shape of the cyl
inders to which they are affixed. The de-
tails of the process have not been COM
municated, further than that the type it.
self is fixed on the cylinder referred TO.
but with the exception that it has been
yet found impracticable to apply the auto
matte folding process to the machine, the
plan is fully successful. The advantage
of the invention is that, while giving the
highest rate of speed it will save the
cost of stereotyping, which, except in the
case of very large impressions, is other
wise unnecessary.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-07-17

To PREVENT ACcIDENTs.- To prevent
the accidents TO which railroad trains are
liable from one car jumping the track,
the plan has been devised Of applying TO
ears kind of shoe, consisting of clamp
like arrangement which Is affixed between
the wheels of each track. This runs
about two inches from the rail, and If
anything happens tending to throw the
wheels from the track, the clamp At
once grasps the rails, holds the ear on
the track, and brings the train 10 speedy
halt.
Such shoe will it is claimed. prove q
great saving of railroad rolling stock,
and add greatly TO the strength Of the
truck. it being constructed of iron and
weighing some five hundred pounds.
Experiments made with ears provided
with this device show that the arrange
ment accomplishes very effectively the
object in view, and it is estimated that on
account Of the additional strength thus
impaired to the car, it must last much
longer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-07-17
KATE'S PRINCE.

There now. you're banging that door
again. | declare In goodness you chill
dren would WON'T The patience out OF n
saint"
"Oh, never mind. Sally" | said, pant
ing after a race 10 get into the honse
lirst-a race had won. for Lii aud Cissy
were yards behind.
"Never mind, indeed!" cried Sally.
land there's your fine cousin comm &
down to-day from London. | wonder
what she will say when she sees
you racing about the meadow like so
many wild colts, and your arms all
brown and scratched, and The hooks oil
your dress. | never see such children.
never"
but you like US. Sally" said. get
ting hold of her rough. fat. red arm. and
lay ing my cheek against it.
II don't, | declare / don't" she cried
impotuously; and to show her dislike she
threw her arms round me. and squeezed
my nose nearly fat against the piece OF
hard wood she used to wear inside her
dress.
Sally was our house maid, parlor maid
and nurse maid all in one; and it used
10 seem 10 me- that she spent all her leis-
ure time in quarreliing with the cook and
snubbing Us; but Tor all that, one OF my
principal recollections. during the fever
had SO long was waking Mt all times to
SEQ Sllly's red face watching by my
bedside; and | know that she did all
cooks work for six weeks rs well as her
owD, when poor cook had such a sad
accident and cut her hand.
We three-Lil, Cissy, and had Il
long discussion about Cousin Kate aud
her visit; and we all felt what dreadful
little ragamullins we should seem 10 her,
tor I'm afraid we had been running wild /;
though papa only used 10 laugh about it,
and would eCme into The schoo.-ToOm
when mamma was busy over our les
sons, whenever it was q fine morning,
and cry, Now then, girls, Inc sun
shines and the birds are calling. Oit
with you! learn lessons when it rains
knew afterwards why this was. Papa
had horrible nervous dread OF growing
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-07-17

The Diversity OF INDUSTRY The di-
versity Of mechanical industry through
ont the civilized world has an interesting
illustration in the fact that each country
eIcels in the manufacture of some par
ticulsr or favorite tool. Thus, Germany
makes web for piercing purposes, 80
remarkably cheap that no one inquiries
or cares to ask how its fabrication is ef-
fected, and the mode of its production is
unknown elsewhere. France has 4 high
reputation for veneer webs, mill and bill
let webs, and for small circular saws 81
inch or so in diameter, for cutting fine
specimens of ivory and bone; also very
thin circulars for sugar cutting. up TO
two feet, that would sorely tax the skill
of an English or American sawmaker to
produce, but the great circular saws are
the work of other nations.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-07-17
thought | told you TO 10 to bed, papa.
"Im not sleepy, said papa.

"l'm not sleepy, said papa.
"But you will be in the morning. and
be coming to me for an excuse to stay al
home from the Office. | won't give you
any more excuses. now remember. Al
your age | expect to know all about
counting house affairs. and to be ashamed
to be asking foe excuses 10 stay at home
ever5 lew days
"I'ul sure hes NO worse than mamma !!
cLimed in Arabeis. -Four times last
week AL the sewing was lett To take care
OF itself while mamma was making calls
Two luncheons at Ms at two dollars
eac!i. and a matinee on Saturday I"
And YOU, SIR" said Tommy, 81 am
told YOU let an important engagement
slip by forgotten altogether while YOU
took oysters with your friend Simpson
from Albany. Ii that is what send you
To the flee for yon might n well stay nt
home"
Mamma was by this timo nodding
sleepily, and Arabell, with an energetic
exclamation that Mamma is the plague
of my lile!' jerked her from her chair
and carried her TO her room in disgrace.
This kind of thing" said Tommy.
crossing his legs, "his got to stop som t.
,cheye. The way lha, parents are in
dulgod nowadays is simply prepCstei-
Gus. What. with tobacco and horses
lowelry and lunchoons, malinoes and
oysters. my expenses aTc getting to be
simply enormous
Mr.. Martyr crept behind Tommy's
chair utterly overwhelmed, while the
soliloquy continued.
Il must talk to Arabella. She is al
home all day and naturally has more con
troll OF papa aud mamma than have.
She must try TO eradicate some OF these
extrGyagant notions, and get the iamiS
expenses upon more economical foot
ing"
Crash
What was that? Mr. Martyr started
to his feet, broad awake. Upon the
floor in the corner. sat Tommy. rubbing
his shoulder. ailer rolling eli his seat
fast asleep ns papa had been.
"What rilicu'ous dream. mnrmured
Mr. Martyr. Tommy. my boy
Yes, sir"
Bright, erect, respectful. VIVA! 4
handsome boy he was.
Did you gel good ticket in school
this week."
Yes. sir. haven't missed ono lhl,
term" was the proud reply.
And sou warl John Bates vclocIpedc
very much?
"Oh, papa
The mos, elcq9cnt answer was in the
eager tone and dancing broEn eyes.
well. it you Wi! be a very good boy,
you may tell John to bliUg j. over in the
morning, aud il it is good ono you
.hali have L."
"oh, thank you. papa. l will be
good"
And now 90 to bed. Don't tall
asleep on the chairs any mora. Good
night.
.E.,I ,.i,If
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-07-17

CUTTING GLASS WITHOUT DIAMOND. -
An easy method of breaking glass to any
required form is by making small
notch, bymeans of file, on the edge oil
apiece of glass, then make the end Of rod
of iron red hot in the fire, apply the hot
iron to the notch, and draw it slowly
along the surface of the glass in any di-
rection you please; crack will be made
and will follow the direction Of the iron.
Round glass bottles and TASKS may be cut
in the middle by wrapping round them
worsted thread dipped in spirits Of tur-
pentine, and setting it on fire when fas-
tened on the glass. This process is IA
miliar to old campaigners, with whom
glass bottles are more plenty than tumb-
lers, and the former is thus utilized TO
supply want Of the latter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-07-17

IT Is stated that if steel is rather hard
under the hammer when heated TO the
proper cherry-red, it may be covered
with salt and hammered to about the
shape required. More softness can then
be obtained, if desired to give a further
finish to the shape, by sprinkling it with
a mixture of salt, blue vitriol, sal am
moniac, saltpeter, and alum, made cherry
red again, sprinkled with this mixture
and hammered into shape. This process
is or may be repeated until entirely fin
ished. When ready, the steel is hsr-
dened in a solution of the same miItnrei
the result being highly satisfactory.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-07-17

There is Q camel rancho near Elgin,
Texas. The animals We're imported at
the opening of the Mormon war in e1-
pectation of q contract with the United
Government for transportation, and they
have considerably multiplied since that
time.
A collection Of manuscripts and auto
graph letters left by Thomas Moore will
be sold in London shortly. 1t includes
the original manuscripts Of the Epicurean
and Lalla Rookh, and the last letter
written by Byron to Moore from Mis-
solonghi, about o month before his
death.
"Methralton, the astrologer,' well
known to the British public, whom ne
easily gulled, has been arrested and i'm
prisoned. For ten years he has been ad-
vertising to "revsal futures" and supply
glove talismans." In his house 10000
letters were found, many of them being
from people of rank.
A clergyman preaching ina Washing
ton church recently chose for his subject
the Sisters of Lazarus. He spoke Of the
many virtues of Mary at length, until,
looking at his watch, he saw that he had
given her more than her share Of time.
Then he said quickly: "But my dear
friends, 1t will not do to go back on
Martha" and proceeded to give her .
show.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-07-17
MdFrid0e-BeHs.

Music aud silver chimrs aud sunlight sir
treightcd with scent OF honey orange.howcr;
Glad, friendly, frStal faces everywhere.
She. rapt from all in this uneagthly hour.
With clou like, east.hack veil aul faint flushed
cheek,
In bridal beauty moves a. in a trance
Alone with him. and fears 10 breathe, 90 speak.
lest the rare, subtle spell dissolve pcrchauce
Bui be upon that ilura! hesd lock, down,
N,iiaS thc mis,y ryes, thc grave, sweet brow
Douhts 81 her bliss De- perfect a. his own,
Aud d,dicltcs anew with inward vow
Has soul unto hrr service, 10 repay
Richly the sacrifice he Yields this day.
En4Hd Lazarus. "a Liuuinroti.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-07-17
pOetrp.
SUMMER.

Buttercups, clover, and ieathery thistle,
Butterflies, bees, and loeusts that whistle
Heliotropes, roses, and morning glories
These are but snaIcbcs OF Summer stories.
pawus that are l,u-Oia- To- suu..scs sweeping,
Twilight and shadow, .a} u,-bud- sleeping,
Noon, that are brooiiny o'cr nights that aye ten
der
These are uu; -notcie, oC summers -pleudor.
Waterfalls, rivers, aud wave, that are sish.ug.
NurmIl, nI sea.eh,l,, ou wet Teaches Nug,
Wbi>p,rs ot p,uctr,,s brc,.os are Bringing
These arc bui .uatches OF summers singing.
Robins, ani biue-J.tls.aul swtI,oNs ouj tuu,a
c.,
rWiIers, and songs, sud rSptures, and bushes,
Altar Of all she whole year, sweetness
This Is what makes the summer completeness,
Mrs. 4. G, Fhiton, iH Judy WIDE AwAHE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-07-17

In Australia sub-cutaneous injections
pf ammonia are being used very success
fully for the cure Of snake bites. The
Melbourne Argus reports several cases in
which coma had set in One case WAS of a
woman whose body was grJwine cold
when the remedy was successfully sp-
,,liad
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-07-17

A Danbury housekeeper observed to
the hired girl, the other morning: Ann,
as we have entered upon the dawn of an
other century of our nations history, I
guess you had better get a toothbrush OF
your own"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-07-17

SUH-CEIuEGS
can tsu. by examining the colored slip attached
i0 their papers. the amount due, an'' those wish
~. to ,va them elves OF the advanced payments,
AN .end "a by mail or hand % Inc nearest agent.
sept '..'' on the slip, means the paper Is paid
f,r t0 that date A ingie 6, sOr on the slip in-
uirtteS that The subscription Is pad 10 January,
I~-r ISL or is-S. as the ease mty b..
When tnouev o. sent. care should be taken 10
examine the sl,p, aui 90 thv money i~ not credited
wlthIn four weeks We ~houlu be guuriscd Oi ".
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-07-17

while ho crunched chocolate drops in his
teeth.
L should like cigar" he said.
"A what ?' cried Tommy, severely.
A cigar"
How many cigars have you smoked
to day ?"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-07-17
GbtOtforO democrat
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By
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Editor and Proprietor.

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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-07-17

.a1 ssPP.'ou Dy sseanpower. Thir.-[ oot I'M az