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Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-18

". J. TAYLoRs toys will h" in the hands
Of all the children Christmas day. H.
candy will he purchased hv all who want
the pnre article. His fancy goods AMI NO
tons will he III universal demand. aud hjs
name will ~ known throughout the par
ish as mos. liberal dealer.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-18

From the continual sonnd Of the saw
and BANNER and the fitting form. Of M
msrons workmsn al'out the store. onse on
The south-east corner Of the square. We
judge that the building will soon be con
vsrted into an elegant snd commoiious
Livery Stable. r. P. Ragland has shown
himsslf to be an excellent Livery man. aud
With the conveniences offered by his new
ssAnd will doubtless succeed equally Ne
ven In the future ~ he has in the past.
0aes writing the above We learn that
1r. Raglsod has moved to bis new stand
ID y ready 70 seoenmodsts tia public.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-18

AL persons who hal ID IN =" sllv. killed
hogs m tho last cold sl"ll. The beef
market If our friend Kinder has suspend
ed until further notice. M quantity or
quality of good bcevrs can stand tn" extra
snoant of snasagus, chitterling|, spare
ribs, back.bones, ,tc., now in every family
lsrder.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-18
Canned Il DDS.

Canned Il DDS.
Strawberries, RaspI~rrirs. Grapes, Pear
Peaches, Cherries, Egg Plnms,
Beans. Green Peas. Pine
Apples, Drviled
Ham.
CRACKERS of every brand and variety
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-18

GREGG Il Form will convince any hnr-
ar who call on them that they viii Civ.
more goods for less money than any "'''T
house in Shreveport: They do a lars'
and satisfactory business in cl'ib"rn"
Be- satisfactory We IN aa .a'isfirt 'ry t"
buyers il not ta themselves.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-07-02
local News

ALEC SIERs and Sam Hallett left, yes.
t.rlav for the Big Muddy, near Pioneer
Vile to work assessments on their mines
sce We predict that Alec will camp at
Hogem.
PARTNERS for the ball must be scare.
certain young lady has already been
bonored BY nine invitations. Some of the
bows will most likely have to go on foot
and alone.
4 sUDDEN thought struck a certain indi-
Tdual on Main street the other day and
put terrible head on him.
The Western mails are irregular in
their arrivals here.
Hoy. JOHN S. GRAY and Geo. Ainslie
kHfor Salmon City last Sunday morning
natend the term of court which con
une on Monday, July 8th,
TIE Board of County Commissioners
met this city yesterday.
Mr. JOHN oUHIsEN is quite sick.
NR HENRY ZTPF has been confined 10
hsroOm for week with a severe attack.
dinHammatOry rheumatism.
hE fell steadily all last Friday. Since
then the weather has been pleasant.
Ms DEMAsTERs, Of Banner, is in town |
na visit
Hiss Lulu MILLER has returned from
hgVisit to Banner.
Na Ed. F LEWIS, for several years
atFo in this office, is Chief Clerk in
The Surveyor Generals Office at Sa.
len, Oregon
Ns. LrSEY is on a visit to Placer
vile.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-07-02
beautiful and TnfaIIirent.

during the cool evenings large numbers
Of children, ranging from five to twelve
years OF age, may be running and play
ing on the streets. They are we'll behaved
ana Intelligent, and it is really d pleasure
70 watch them enjoy themselves. The
girls which have the majority, are, be-
sides being intelligent and good, real
beauties. We don think there is a town
o. the size of Idaho City that can show
as many praiseworthy children.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-07-02
Wheneyer and Wherever

/ Diseases Of choleratic type prevail, oil
there Is cause TO apprehend visit from
The system should be toned, regulated and
reinforced By course of Hosietter's
Stomach Bittcrs. Perfect digestion and
a regular habit of body are tho best safe
guards against such maladies. and both are
secured by this inestimable tonic and al.
teraiivc. The Bitters are also extremely
serviceable in remedying such disorders.
II promptly taken in bilious collie, diar.
rhma aud cholera morbus, the disease is
usually frustrated IN diarrhea cases it is
only necessary to restore the tone OF the
relaxed bowels, and this is one of the spe
cific effects Of this medicine. Wind on
the stomach, heartburn. biliousncss, nau-
sea, headache, and other symptoms of dis
turbance in the gastric and hepatic regions
are also speedily relieved b. this excel.
lent remedy. As family medicine it is
since II promptly and com.
pletely remedies those ailments which are
If most frequent occurrence.
April ), 1878.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-07-02
IDAH0's OBsTAg4.Rs


Id WonLD:-A great deal might be said
under the above head, for our troubles are
many butt shall only speak 81 some ],
our mining drawbacks. The slowness i
capitalists to invest in some Of orr very
oes1 mines, seems strange to MANY neonle
Oo1n home and abroad, who are not fami,
lar with the facts in the case. Manv u
penenced men think all that is necessary,
20 sen mine is to secure a bond Of if 90
" oan francisco or New York, and get
your money; but such, unfortunately i
not the case. Many unforeseen Obstacles
are brought to bear, and very often the IN
'ehtons OF some of our shrewdest men ara
thwarted, and such has been the exnori
ence OF several of Boise countv,s n,oot
thorough and experienced operators
PROBABLY no one has shown more indefat
lsaDle perseverance and energy than jess
bradford has in his determination to get
oan francisco capitalists hold of orr
mines Now and then snap comes r.
the surface, and can be avoided, as in the
case Of one Mr.. Riley, agent for the n
" Stage Company, at Kelton, Utah. This
man y one OF Idaho's worst enemies he
IS formidable barrier to the DEVELOPMENT
Of our mines. It appears that not lone
since some poor miner, hungry and cold
ON the sand deserts of Snake river rone6
this man Riley into buying a whole min
ing district up near Old Fort Hall it hav-
ing been abandoned by expert placer mi.
ners, who couldn't make grub working it
hliey now represents to men ON their way
here TO examine mines that he has mill.
ons in sight, etc. lie also tells them con
ldentially that The Idaho mines are \
lumbug, and have petered out" Not sat.
shed with this he writes TO a COMPANY +:
n the East to steer clear of the quartz dis.
riots of our Territory, and put their mon /;
y into sand lots upon the desert. Such {
ak as this sounds ridiculous to one nc.
.uainted with the country as most all Ida
loans are, but II certainly has some effect d
n timid Eastern capitalists. Alr. Riley d
nows nothing whatever about Idaho
lines. lie never was in single one Of 7
ur mining camps. am Informed that !
II old schoolmate wrote 10 him that !
outh Mountain had shut down, hence :
= would be timely advice to other PEG. :
les experts. We don't find fault with !,
lr. Riley for trying 10 sell his claims, bat !.
hen he misrepresents our mines in order ],
accomplish his object, We have reason +,
complain. MINER. ].
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-07-02
The RunY MING.

M <. P. Plowman has bought a
'as.hali interest in the Rnby ledge,
1llcA was discovered by Mr.. J. l..
l'atht short time ago. 1t is stu
!. vsl about five miles east Of town.
'ne i0'k on the surface is rich in sill
'a The proprietors will immediate.
oninence sinking aud taking out
VA L ii continues in depth as rich
: On the surface, it viii be, in time,
~ q the leading mines Of Boise
".ay- lessrs. Douthit & Plowman
IN N prospect it by running a tunnel,
g'ing the vein into the mountain.
y y Two or three weeks something
~ ~ 4e,llnlte in regard to the extent
" Wy nine will be known.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-07-02
Go to Emery,s.

See what our warhorse, J b. Emery.
has to say on the last page OF this issue.
lie is one Of the most thriving merchants
we have, and says a great deal of his sue
cess is the result of liberal advertising.
lie gives this morning kind Of an out
line OF what he has for sale. Go to bis
fine establishment on Main street and see
for yourselves.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-07-02
Idaho City VIII Celahrate

The committee appointed at the public
meeting last Friday evening to make ar
rangements for celebrating the Fourth in
this city in becoming manner have sue
coed we'll, for which they deserve credit.
In short time they succeeded in getting
contributions to procure refreshments, and
have arranged a splendid programme,
which see in another column.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-07-02
PROCEEDINGS OF THE PUBLIC mEgTINe.

!. Inc meeting was called to order by q
2. Kingsley. Heman Jones was unani
mously elected Chairman and w. S. Gal.
breath Secretary.
IN motion q joint committee Of five
were appointed to take measures for cele-
0rating the Fourth: The following were
A. G. Bomar, NJ. G. Luney, S.
~ WulfE ]. G. Fox and A. Strauss.
On motion, the meeting adjourned sine
die. HEMAN ZONES
- 2. NALBREAITA, Chm.
Secy.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-07-02
Beautiful chrouo

d pa = o'lhson & Co, art publish
Nj , g,.''d' Maine, have sent rs,
n,t J., ''' Compliments, one of the
ser a., u'llul little chromos we have
4ck b., Il is a small cross; on
'a ! IL ground, and surrounded
s5ed f aa,' wreath Of brightly
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-07-02
No Diutheria

nj. oDe case Of diptheria has ever
M 49, - appearance in this city,
I'm : was promptly cured by the
ssE :, u.s. Dausman & Berger, a
4. : ~ There is now no danger
,p 1l'ease spreading, and children
Freets. 70 play on The
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-07-02

Mr.. I. N. Hart, an old Idahoah, made a
pleasant call on us yesterday. lie left
here in 1870 and, having travelled over a
great deal of country, has returned to old
Idaho and settled in the Weiser valley.
lie says the grasshoppers have done
some damage to crops in that section.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-07-02
Bob Whitar ouails.

Several years ago The citizens of Ada
county imported some Bob White quails
from the East They have increased Won
derfully, and of late have been heard
along More creek and on Bear Run, within
mile of this city. There is a law against
killing them, and hunters should observe
it strictly.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-07-02
Ball and Races

All lovers Of horse-racing should be on
hand at the races in Garden valley, and
attend tie ball on the evening Of the
Fourth. Besides having good time gen
orally. you will enjoy better health after
visiting Idaho's most beautiful valley.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-07-02

Don't forget to attend the Grand Cal
leo Ball TO be given in this city on the
evening of July 4th, in the Centennial
Hall, by the Idaho String Band The full
band will be in attendance, the hall Is the
best in the Basin, and all who attend will
have good time.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-07-02
The Indian Var.

There Is no Indian war news Of any
consequence. When last heard from Col.
Bernard was in pursuit Of the hostiles,
who we're going toward STEMS Mountain.
That the Government considers the Indians
in possession of important advantages i
made evident by the call for thirty or forty
volunteers. Ii the order would have been
issued three or four weeks ago The number
required, or even more, could have been
raised at moments notice, and some good
might have been accomplished. Bat that
the Indians are now III possession of.nat.
nral and powerful Notifications, me1 arc
afraid to risk their lives to disiodgc them.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-07-02
Foot.Rnna.

There is some talk Of getting up foot.
race here on the Fourth. Several of the
young men of this place are swift on foot,
and if the citizens would make up one or
two small purses to be run for il would
add greatly to the sport of the ge-lorious
day.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-07-02
MONEY ORDER BUSINESS.

WONDERFUL cures have been, and are
,.;ng Effected by PILE's Certain Cure for
w Talmmsorrhoids or PILES. For sale at the
i DTc Store in this city.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-07-02

No. | Coal Oil at retail at Coffin s.
Kennaly'S,
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-07-02
Religious.

II
'AriIe A. ''Aean viii preach at pla.
s.leryilIo 'en'ng, July 9th, and at
l'eIIeet;.. % Wednesday evening.
WED '0n will be made. All are
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-07-02
slim He,rs

Owing to large rush of advertising we
are compelled 10 run but small amount
Of news in ibis issue.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-07-02
sni,,.i welVe-Nils Houss,

'.sa'sailc u .,as again purchased the
l a'elers a on the Harris road.
I " q sops.. never want for good
way S'are neal v. lie travelling
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-07-02
postO@ce Tours.

n,r;nc week Gays, until further notice
' poet0ffice will be kept open from seven
!, s Z, from halfpast twelve to one,
:. Prom from four until six 2. M.
MONEY ORDER BUSINESS.
rso Money Order Office will not be
laad At all on Sundays and no Money
ops lar business viii be transacted on Sat
ufu'9 S. 9. SILSBY,
Idaho City, Dcc.3 s. 1915. Postmaster
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17

by New York professionals. who have be-
come perfectly familiar with his habits
and mode Of life. From the fact that
three persons,a one from st. Louis, one
from Boston and another, lady, from St.
Louis, left the hotel almost Immediately
after the robbery, ostensibly for their re-
spective cities, although no trains leave
here at that hour, il is surmised that
these persons. have some connection With
the affair. For week past a gang Of
English and New York professionals have
been doing work here, and these men and
women are regarded as part of that COM
bination. Detectives are hard at work on
the case.
The murder at LaGraage yesterday Of
Mr.. Clark is attracting much attention,
and it is believed that the tramp who first
figured In the matter is myth; that il
was either case of suicide or ~ homicide,
and developments point strongly to the
wife as the guilty party /
SPRINGFIELD Aug. 16.-The Court OF
Claims was in session to-day and finished
the call of the docket. Thus far but a
single claim. that of the Quincy Savings
Bank. amounting to $S, ,998. has been allow
ed- Many claims have been rejected and
plumber have been taken under advise
ment. /
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17
yellow rever.

MEMPHIS. Tenn, Aug. l7.-Twenty-
three new eases and nine deaths reported
to day.. River twelve feet above low
water mark; no arrivals or departures
New ORLEANS, Aug. 17.-From Gre
NADIA, Miss, The scenes in the plague
stricken town for the past twenty-four
hours begger description; the strongest
men, and women, and helpless children
are sick, dying, or dead. It is pitiful in-
deed to see entire families Frustrated and
swept away in few brief honors. The
official death list for the past twenty four
hours is seventeen. The population has
decreased to a little over two hundred
whites. There are but few new cases,
no material to work on, the deaths are all
old cases. >Mr. NJ. Freedman and wife,
from New Orleans; en- route to New York,
were put off the train this morning, both
cases of we'll developed yellow fever.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17
The Ausable Nails
SPECIAL ET1cEs.
MANY WHO ARE SUFFERING

from the effects of the warm weather and are de-
bilitated, are advised by physicians to take mod
crate amounts of whisky two three times during
the day, In a little while those who adopt this
advice frequently increase the number of ''drinks
and in time become confirmed inebriates bev-
erage which will create thirst for Intoxicating
liquors, and which is intended especially for the
benefit of debilitated persons, whether at home or
abroad, is DR.. Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic Con-
tanning the juices of many medicinal herbs, this
preparation does not create appetite for the
Intoxicating cup. The nourishing and life sup
porting properties of many valuable natural pro-
ductons contained III it and well known to medical
men have Almost strengthing influence. single
bottle of the Tonic will demonstrate its valuable
qualities. For debility arising from sickness over
exertIon or from any cause whatever, a wineglass-
ful OF Sea Weed Tonic taken after meals will
strengthen the stomach and create an appetite for
wholesome food. To all who are about leaving
their homes, desire to say that the excellent ef
fects OF DIR. Schenck's reasonable remedies, Sea
Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills, are particularly
evident when taken by those who are injuriously
affected by change of water and diet. No person
should leave home without taking supply of these
| safeguards along. For sale by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17
The Turf.

INCA, N. Y, Aug, 16.-Park Assoeia-
ton meeting. The 2:S0 race of Thursday
had eight heats, FIVE to-day. In the 6fth
heat the judges, satisfied that MorrelI
Highly was not driving Col Davis to win,
John Trout was pus behind him. winning
two heats. Scott's Thomas was selling at
two to one against the field. In the seventh
heat Dan Mace left Phil tor Voorhees, to
drive. and got behind SCOTS Thomas and
won the remaining heats and race. SCOTS
Thomas first, Davis second, Phil third.
Time, 2:264. 2:23, 2:25a. PA. 2:24. .2:2s4,
2:24, 2:242.
Six heats of the 2.26 race we're trotted,
when darkness compelled a postponment
until Saturday.
Rarus started on his contest against time
at 5:45 D. N. On the first start he broke
bad on the turn and Splah turned Linn
back, starting again. He trotted the heat
without breaking, only between the dis.
tapce pole and wire, but settling easily be
came in in fine style and amid great ap-
plause. The second and third heats were
trotted without skip, but he showed fati
que. The 2:15, 2:l53, 2:l73. A basket ol
beautiful flowers was presented to r, B
Conkling BY the ladies.
Great Eastern and Sleepy George to sad
die. Saturday, for special purse Of $500
and if the best pacing record, 2:l44, il
| beaten, 5000 additional.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17
kidney and bladder psseases.

All manner, of Urinary, Bladder, ,Geni-
tai and Kidney Complaints, as weak
ness, paralysis, atony, inaction, irritat
tion. Inflammation, non-retention, in.
confluence, distractions. brick dust
and other deposits, pains in the back,
thighs. hip joints. dragging down,
contract or contagious diseases, ulcers.
tumors, engagements, dripping, etc,
ETC., completely cured by Prof. Chap
in's new and remarkable remedies,
"Buchupaiba," Injection Fleur" and
'fConstitution Bitter Syrup" Prof.
Chapin's reputation as a specialist
in the above diseases is guarantee as to
character of these remedies. Sold by
druggists at $1.00 each or sent by
express Oh receipt of price Advice
free See circular with bottles. Ad-
dress f. S. Wells. So Barclay street,
New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17
ILITuoIs.

CHICAGO. Aug l6.-A most daring and
successful robbery was perpetrated at the
Palmer House this afternoon. by which
the New York jewelry firm of Max Freund
& Co lost about SIS. 700 worth of goods.
Henry Freund, of that firm, arrived here
this morning with heavily armored iron
bound trunk, and having been assigned
Room 80 he took every precaution against
burglars, and at clock went to dinner
with friend. Although be renamed
away only half an hour, on his return he
found that an entrance had been effected
to his room. through the. transom. his
trunk had been broken open, the more
valuable jewelry al taken and no traces
left Of the experts who did the job. except
two jimmies and piece of paper in which
they were wrapped. The detectives here
| believe that Mr.. Freund has been followed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17
FOREIGN.
rRAMcr.


g. . TRANCE. + Is 5sse
Paris. August 17,-Goveruor McCor !
mick, commissioner general of the United
States to the Paris exposition, gave brill
liant reception Wednesday night which
was largely attended By both French and
Americans. On the same evening NJ
1etsseranc de Bort, French minister OF
agriculture, invited the American dele
gates to the Franco American conference
to dinner and reception.
ToURs, August ia numerously at
tended meeting was held here yesterday
under the presidency Of nj. Belle, . mem
Der of the chamber of deputies, and mayor
Of Tours, ia favor Of the conclusion OF the
Franco American treaty of commerce !;
speeches were made by Nj. NJ, Belle and
Wilson. member of the chamber of dep
uties. Leon Chotteau. and Messrs. Pollock,
Appleton, Young, Hodges, and Roosevelt.
M. Fournier, French ambassador TO Tur-
key was also present.
The meeting resolved that the draft OF
treaty voted by the Franco American con-
ference deserves the attention of the
French chambers of commerce. q. e. "a "a
The Tours chamber Of commerce, was re-
quested to examine the draft and give
their expression of opinion upon it.
RTTSSIA
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17

PARIs. August l7.-I esterday' S session
OF the international monetary conference
was almost entirely taken up by Groes-
beck's address; he laid much tress ou
the popularity always enjoved 10 America
by silver metal; he described inadvertaut-
ly the manner 10 which the law of 1878,
demontlzing silver. was passed; he vindi-
Gated congress from any suspicion of sci
fish motive in restoring silver to its for
meS status, nearly half of the silver pur
chased by the treasury of the United
States has been bought in London, and ac-
cord1ug to the best authorities the silvel
production of Nevada would diminish in
stead of increase
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17
Tried ana CONVICTED.

LARAMIE CRY, Aug. 17.-The trial Of
John }. Moore. late posts clerk 90 the
route between Laramie City and Green
River, upon charge OF stealing from the
mails the five thousand dollars OF Canada
money, a year ago. was concluded and the
case given 10 the jury last night This
morning the jury brought IN verdict of
guilty, The ease has been worked no by
the government officials with remarkable
skill, and the prosecution and defense
conducted with great ability, Sentence is
not Yet pronounced.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17
WASHINGTON,

WASHINGTON. Aug. 1.-THE Post. this
moruing, publishes a statement that
Assistant Postmaster General Tyner, in
conversation with some personal friends Of
his recent trip to Europe, remarked that
he had conversed with several leaders of
the Grant movement and that they are
indeed earnest in pushing Gen. Grant for
the presidency. He said that the choice
Of man for the second place on the ticket
had embarrassed the Grant mamgers a
good deal until the name of Gen. Key was
suggested. when it wss adopted at once
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-17
sANnomrsGo.

SAN DOMINGO, Aug. 10. A revolution
has broken out. The partisans of Baez
and Luperon are uniting against Gonzales
Puerto Plata, Santiago and Moea are re-
ported in the hands of the reyolutionists,
who say that the whole republic will join
them shortly without much bIoodshed.