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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-03-11
Human Nature.
Chicago journal.

People mostly yearn for that which
they cannot get, but when it is Within
their reach they do not want it nearly
so much as they did when they could
not get it. A man who thought he
would like to have twenty or thirty
wives, more or less, joined the Nor
mons; but when he got to Utah and
found he could have wives enough to
organize mass meeting of his own
he found he didn't care for them So
it is with those who have been crying
for gold Now that they can get il
for grcenbacks, they don't seem tc
banker for it.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-03-11
The Latest wonder in Arizona.

The most recent novelty anpounced
in Arizona is the discovery made at
Mountain Spring Station, Of either /.
very old and extensive mine or q very
wonderful cave, being very curious,
whichever it is. This opening has a
fine arched entrance, cut apparently
out Of the solid rock. At a point in
about 40 feet from the mouth a room
about Is feet square is reached, from
which several halls or tunnels branch
out. Some Of these have been ex.
plored for distance of 200 and 500
feet. There are several shafts indica-
tive of artificial workings The in
cline of the tunnel is about 10 feet to
the hundred. The main or tunnel has
been explored for about 500 feet from
the entrance. The ceiling is in red
spar and in the side tunnels are num-
bcrs of beautiful stalactites and in-
crnstations. The direction of the in
cfustation is toward a large ledge of
mineral matter about quarter Of a
mile from the entrance Everything
here seems to point to this having
been mine rather than a natural
cave. In such case it is doubly intel-
esting rs a reminder of the extinct
race which is known to have once in
habted that region. A more thor
ough exploration Of the place is soon
to be made.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-03-11
UNFINISHED WORK.
Philadelphia Public Ledger.

"Sleep," says the poet, "knits up the
ravelIed sleeve Of care.n It is won
derful how many men and women
there are in this busy world who arc
never at rest save when asleep, and
scarcely then. Their dreams are I'M
easy, and their rest is unrest Their
daily transactions seem to be in loose
threads, which it is either beyond
their power or their inclination to "knit
up There are, consequently, always
haunting them matters undone, half
done or merely projected; and vet, in
infancy, these intentions are nearly
completed sure to be SO. The
daily pause comes with The hours
which nature claims and must have.
Sleep presses down The eyclids, and
the man must stop. In time to all
men come the sleep that knows no
waking, the unbroken rest, the night
that knows no morrow. It is no re-
proach that The close OF life is to most
men ''deceasen-a final cessation from
their incomplete work and labor. A
heritage of unfinished plans is left to
their representatives The most Of
these are sadly abandoned IF
them are buried with the dead There
are many conceptions and ideals which
never take such definite shape as to
be grasped by others. OF such unma-
tured thoughts and plans tbiiograpbers
find hints, and while they write of the
dead conjeeture-for the thought is
scarcely more-what would have been
accomplished if the subject of their
memoirs had lived longer. II only
time had been permitted him to exc
cue or even to formulate and reduce
to order his thoughts and conceptions,
what might not the world have gained.
But the ''nebular hypothesis" may well
be applied to the work of mind, wheth-
er of pure intellect or of political, bus
mess or social enterprise. The clouds
float in the mental cosmos. Night
falls and the glorious vision is forgot
ten. No man can take up another's
thoughts precisely as the first thinker
evolved them.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-03-11
A MARVELLOUS ROY.



In the autumn Of the year 1914 /
was reading with private tutor. the
Curate of Wellington, Somersetshire,
when a Mr.. Bidder called upon him to
exhibit the calculating power Of his
little boy, then about eight years old,
who could neither read nor write. On
this occasion be displayed great faciIi-
ty in the mental handling Of numbers.
multiplying readily and correctly two
figures by two, but failing in attempt
ing numbers of three figures Ny tu-
tor, a cambridge man, Fellow Of his
college, strongly recommended the
father not to carry his soa about the
country, but TO have bin properly
trained at school, This advice was
not taken, for about two years after
he was brought by his father to Cam
bridge, and his faculty OF mental cal
culation tested by several able mathe-
matical men. was present at the
examinations, and begah it with sum
in simple addition, two rows, with IL
figures in each row. The boy gave
the correct answer Immediately. Va
rions questions, then, of considerable
difficulty, involving large numbers,
were proposed to him, all Of which he
answered promptly and accurately.
These must have occupied more than
an hour. There was then pause. To
test his memory | then sa to him,
''Do you remember the sum in addi-
ton gave you?" 10 my great sur
prise be repeated the twenty-four fig
ures with one or two mistakes. 1t is
evident, therefore, that in the course
of two years his powers If memory
and calculation must have been grad
ualIy developed. He could not ex-
plain the process by which be worked
long and Intricate sums. He did not
appear at all ovcrworked. As soon
as question was answered lie
amused himself with whipping top
round the room, ana when the exaAi-
nation was over he said to us, ''yeu
have been trying to puzzle me, will
try to puzzle you. A man found tilil-
teen cats in his garden He got out
his gun, fred at them and killed sev.
en-. How many were left" six
was the answer. Wrong" he said:
"None were lett. The rest ran away
| mention this to show that he was a
cheerful and playful boy when he was
about ten years old, and that his brain
was not overtaXeti.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-03-11
Notice.

In the matter of the estate of David Mines, de-
ceased
In the Probate Court of Boise county, Idaho Ter
ritory.
EMLlZA MILNES, THE EXECUTRIX OF THE
En estate of David Milnes, deceased, having, on
the 23d day of October, A. ~ 1878, duly presented
to this Probate Court petition in due form, veri-
fed by her oath, praying for order of sale of ell
the real estate and personal property OF said de-
ceased for the purposes therein FORTH it is there
fire ordered by the Judge of said Court that all
persons interested in the estate of said deceasd ap
pear before the said Probate Court Saturday the
23d day of November A. d. 1878. at eleven o'clock
in the forenoon of said day. at the Court room of
said Probate Court in Idaho City, County of Boise,
l. t. to show cause why an order Should not be
granted the said Executrix to sell all the real
tate and personal property of the said deceased at
public private sale. and that copy of this order
be published at least four successive weeks in the
Idaho Semi Weekly world.' newspaper printed
and published in Idaho City, Boise county, and
Territory of Idaho. T. S. HART,
Probate Judge
InAHo CRY, October a5th, A. D, 1878.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-03-11

A LIVE toad, in torpid state, was
recently dug out of hard pan," at
Rutland, VT, some fifteen feet below
the surface, where he must have re-
posed for centuries. On being laid
upon the grass he soon revived, and
hopped off to give the worms and bugs
of the Nineteenth century specimen
of antedilaviaa skill in Swapping them
up
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-03-11

A DECISION has just been rendered
at the Vatican TO create certain new
diocese in the United States, in con-
sequence of the growth of the church.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-03-11

Mcfaa week in your own town. IS outfit free.
4UUNo risk. Reader, if you want business q:
VIII ch persons of either sex can make great pay all
Ii e. time they work. writs for partic0lais TO H.
hA:---- SCo. Portland. Maine. lJupe4'Ts-ly.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-03-11

NJ Herr, former President Of the
Swiss Confederation, is dead.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-03-11
Harper's Magazine,
1879.
Illustrated.

The volumes Of the Magazine begin
with the Numbers for June and December
of each year. When no time is specified,
it will be understood that the subscriber
wishes to begin with the current Number.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-27

Surprise parties have been the
rage for several weeks and young
America is seen almost every eve
ming trigged in their "Sunddy-go-to
meeting clothes" and feeling as un-
easy as the traditional "tOad under
the harrow" until about s o'clock,
when off they go for their girls,
whom they escort to the party, and
then they enjoy themselves hugely
till the "wee sma' hours" and are
so sleepy next day that the girls fall
asleep over the wash tub and the
young men over woOdchopplng.
Another torpedo explosion. A
drunken man was carrying Careless
ly l. can OF Nitro-Glycerine on his
back and stumbled, it is supposed,
when the can exploded and caused
great damage. Nobodybut this one
man lost his life, and it will cost his
family nothing for funeral expenses
for there is nothing of him to be
found, as he tSas literally blown to
atoms.
We had two fires in Franklin this
week, both being barns and they
burNeu 70 Inc Stouhu uGLoT o1
thing could be done to save them.
st. Patricks day was celebrated as
usual In a great many Oil towns, but
in Franklin, Oil City, &C., they were
very orderly, and very few drunk
men to be found in the city that day.
A ten year old boy of Oil City run
off from home last Sunday, and all
efforts to find him haYe thus fal
been vail.
Chaplain McCabe lectures to night
in the M. E. Church, for the bene
ft or the Franklin Parsonage, and
last night Philip Philips sang in thu
Baptist Church for their parsonage
The man who wanted to buy {
capacity for his daughter, is to-da'
enjoying a drive around town in hi
"Jeruslle," as he calls his calria Se
.Au ReUoir.
4 PETE RCLEUN.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-27
SPRING MILLS ITEMS.

Rev. Whitney will preach in the
N. T.. Church on Sunday morning.
Jacob Frederick is a little" slow
i'm getting his shop up but by the lst
he will be ready to move.
Next week there will be consider
able fitting in and around town, all
right, go in and win.
Mrs. Spear Hettinger was kicked
by a vicious horse while holding a
lantern for her husbond to unhOok
the team after night. Very sorry,
as the lady is deprived the use of
her limb and may result serious.
The Granger meeting came to
pass at the appointed time and may
be sumed up q success. Doctor
Calder from the State College and q
Mr.. Rhone were the speakers and
both Gentleman did admirably as
everybody appeared to be in the best
kind Of a humor. Come again.
Last but not least is the mistake
made oy some one signing himself
Upper Crust" in the Centre Re
porter and doing great injuries to
). w. as uncle ID. was a councillor
and adviser, and not paymaster
when the horse and buggy was
bought and paid for by j. w. In
reGard to J. W'S conduct when
away from home, / am confident
there is no more of a gentleman than
just J. W., and If Upper Crust will
only look at himself he will see the
mistake he made.
YOSFY.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-27
FATAL SROOfiSG ACCIDENr.

A most distressing shooting acci-
dent happened at Central City, near
Milesburg, last Friday evening, ut
p. m, to Harry, aged IA, eldest
son Of Samuel Wyland. Harry and
his Younger brother were playing
soldier with an old musket in a room
adjoining the one occupied by their
parents. The musKet had been
loaded by Mr.. Wyland with heavy
charge of shot, and the boys were
not aware of this. After enjoying
the sport for q while, Harry sat
down on n chair near the door,
while his brother took the musket
from the corner Of the room, point
ed it ut him in IN Oblique direction,
and pulled the trigger. Most unex-
pectedIy, of course, the piece went
of, and the heavy charge penetrat-
ed the little fellow 8 abdomen, breast
and hands, the latter Being fear
fully cut up. The boy was rendered
unconscious, and remained In that
state until about midnight. AT one
time he asked the doctor to open his
ewes, but the lids were open, al
though the sense of sight had ap-
pSrently left the organs. His par
ents were wild with grief, and the
wounded boys brother was terribly
affected. After Behsibility returned
hopes were entertained of his recov-
cry, but ere another S"n had set, the
soul OF little Harry Wyland bad TAX
en- its flight, and on Monday his re-
mains were buried. This affliction
is truly hard one for the bereaved
family, but the sympathy Of the
whole community goes out for them.
-Bellefonte RepnLlican.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-27

Our Associate has left us all sud-
denly, and gone 1.-the devil don't
know where. But this we (the
"devil" and the boys) do know that
he had a lady with him as he passed
the JOURNAL OFFICE I'm u carriage
on Tuesday morning. Wouldn't be
the least bit surprised either, II some
black-coat would hand in marriage
notice before we 60 to press. At all
events matters look mighty suspi-
cious in that direction, putting this
and that together. For some time
past ONT old man was unusually
pleasant. We (deyil and boysl
could do almost anything and not he
scolded. The day before he left he
Just gave general directions that
"the devil" miGhtrun the JOURNAL
= week or so, as he had other busi-
ness on hand. Guess he has. Now,
since he has given matters into our
hands, we will do our level best to
issue good number next week, and
hope "a generous and appreciative
public viii give even the deuiI his
Huo
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-27
WILLHETMGLWATS AHEAD.

We have often said that when the
ritixeus of MillhelTn do attempt any,
xhSnc thew accomplish their purpose
in such a manner rs TO admit OF no
rxxlFiur. The exhibition, which
had lyeea advertised for two weeks,
came of on saturday evening last,
and was one OF those rarC literary
treats thAt the erudite and accom-
rliShed always appreciate 50 highly.
The incaenency OF the weather dur
ing the day- seemed To be natures
veto. but the audience began aock-
ing 10 the hall, and nearly an hoEr
before the designated time foI the
curtain O. rise, the spacious apaIt-
meat was almost fun : At seven
O'Clock every available spot was
utilized the immense throng not
only filed the audience chamber but
even invaded the Sanctity OF the re-
CionS behind the scenes by actual
count so persons we're present.
The managers W. Z. Smith 4 J..
r. VanOrmer deserve all praise for
the excellence Of the entertainment,
and the unanimous verdict is in ac-
coriance with this statement. They
were assisted by q number OF Ladies
and Gentlemen, not members of the
schools, prominent among whom we
noticed the genial physiognomy of
DR.. Harter. Shady is star of the
drSt magnitude and is admitted to
he the boss comedian in Central
Penna. The Celebrated Millheim
Cornet Band discourSed its best
music N liz usually does, assisted
hy a male Quartette, organized for
the occasion which Nas greeted with
hearty applause whenever il chose
TO appear. The dialogues, essays,
oranors &c, were well prepared and
rendered. eviDcing in their selec-
tion refined taste and coed Judge
ment. Tire speeches by Indian
chiefs in full and elegant costume
were good. Our devil is an availa-
ble candidate for the Presidency,
while sume other qelRHeeN Of color
are iesirSus Of being recognized as
professionals. The only mistake on
the part Of the controllers was that
no admission fee was charged. since
in such 4 crowd order was not TO be
thought Of /; the generosity of our
teachers overwhelmed their Judge
ment, but we think they viii do dif-
ferentlv next time. Taken rs
whole il vas grand succeSs-cast-
ing into the shade all former efforts
" the same direction.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-27
REBERSBURG SELECT SCHOOL.

The Spring Session OF this School
will open on Tuesday, April 16ths
1879, and continue ten weeks. Eve
ry effort will DO made ta render
satisfaction to both Stardeats aud
Parents.
A Normal Glass will bc formed
for the benefit of those who arc pre-
parIng to teach, and specini atten-
tion will be given to branches per
tanning to the profession of teach
ing. Classes will also be formed In
Latin, Philosophy, Rhetoric, Alge-
bra, Vocal Music, &c.
Books to be used may DO had at
RebersburG. Most OF the text books
will be the same as those formerly
used OF the County Normal.
TuitiOn from $500 to $5.00-one
half I'm advance and remainder dur
ing term. No deduction for lost
time except ia case Of sickness or by
special arrangement.
Boarding and furnished rooms can
be had at reasonable rates. Students
should make arrangements through
the teacher, for boarding.
For further information apply 10
G. l.. GRAMLY .
Teacher.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-27
EssALEoF REAL ESTATE
JOHN p. I.TSE,
Solicitor

VTNRUsTEEs' SALEOF REAL ESTATE
H. The undersigned, Trustees appointed
by the Orphans Court OF Centre County,
to sell part OF the real estate of Martin
Stover, late Of naines township, deceased,
will offer ut public sale, on Friday, March
Dist, 1879, on the premises the following de-
scribed, real property, viz :
ALI THAT CRRfAIN FARM,
situate In Haines township, bounded by
lands of Henry Fielder, John 0Tndorf, John
Huber and John BOwersox, Containing ia
acres g. l26 perches. all cleared and In n
good state of cultivation, except four acres,
which is woodland. Thereon Is erected a
good 2-sk6ry DWELLING HOUSE, Tenant
House Bank Barn and Othef OutbuildinEs.
Also-A CERTAIN TRACT OF TIMBER LAND,
situate in Haines township, and bounded by
lands or John Young and Daniel Warntz,
containing III acres and 119 perches. The
said tract will be sold In four or five lots, to
Sale to confluence at O'Clock Of said day,
when terms will be made known by
MICHlRE SfUvER,
NOAH STOvER,
Trustees,
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-27

John II. Auman goes into Samuel
Bame'S heuSe, which Mr.. Decker
TacateS by going 10 Georges Valley.
Miss Mary MOiz and children of
Em1 Motz go into the house vacat-
cd by Mr.. Auman. A. {. MusSer
expects TO move into his own house
AS soon as completed, aud B. T.
KiSter will Su ceed him in the old
Harter mansion. DR.. Stam goes
into one of Rev. &, Z. Deininger's
houses. Philip LeitZell moves into
the Willow house, and Rev. Nc
Clay, OF the L. =. Church. goes in
where Philip goes out. John Long,
Ir. goes to farming on Mr.. Sto1er'S s
farm, IN Potter township. Jas. ID.
Lose moves to his daddy. j. B.
Ford has already left us for Belle
fonte. and old Mrs. Held is going
se occupy the place made empty by
him Saml ID. Musser expects to
occupy the He'd property he lately
purchased, as soon as it is properly
repaired. John Breon quits Camp
bells Mill and viii again occupy his
own homestead. John Rover, moves
into Mrs. Hare'S house, North
street. Thomas Keen goes TO Brush
Valley. John III. SwartZ leaves
Musser q Gephart'S saw mill and
moves into the house now occupied
by John Roger. III. III. Tomlinson
moves to where John Long, Jr.,
leaves. Alb. Miller goes into squire
Reifsnyder's house, on Penn street.
VIM. =. Californian must first build
4 house before he can move into it.
Last (but not leastl all the bosses
of the Journal Office must shift
quarters. Mr.. Walter moves into
the old Musser mansion, near the
mill. Mr.. Bumiller, the editor, in
to his new house, ON Penn street,
and we, ye lOcdl-into our wood
house, temporarily only, we hope.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-27

"The President has appointed En-
Governor Pollock Naval Officer Of
Philadelphia"
One of two things seems to be
pretty well established-namely that
Ex-Governor Pollock was specially
created to enjoy Office, or that offices
are pretty much made for Ex-Pol-
locks benefit. Ever since he left
the Governors chair, some twenty
years ago, he left one Office just
to 90 into another. He has hardly
been without good, eeat Office for
three successive months in twenty
years.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-27

Anofd physician, retired from practice,
itaring had placed i'm his hands by an East
India missionary the form ula of {. simple
vegetable remedy, for the speedy and per-
manent cure for consumption, bronchitis,
cafaITlh. asthma, and all throat and lung
affections, also positive and radical cure
for nervous debility and all nervous CON-
plainfs. after having tested its wonderful
curative powers ia thousands OF cases, has
felt II his duty 10 make it known TO his
suffering fellows. Actuated by this mo-
tive. and desire to relieve human suffer
ing, viii send, free OF charge. to all whU
desire Il. this receipt with full directions
for preparing and using, In German
French, or English. Sent by mail by adj,
W w. Sherar. III Powers RlocS, Roches
sssi. New York t-iw.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-27

All, yes, it goes tremendous hard
for the radicals i'm the United States
Senate to learn that their side is
now in the minority in that illustrl-
Gus body: They still introduce
sresolutions" OF a kind that compels
the conclusion that they mOmentari-
Iy forgot that panty vote nOU
means a Democratic majority. This
state of things must be particularly
chatting to 1.-The proud and lordly
Conklirg'' the valiant Chandler
Hoar and others. But bad as 1T is
it cannot be helped-at least they
can't help it,
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-27

What q lovely flower is the lilly Of
the valley, and how closely resemb-
ling it in purity is the complexion
which has been embellished with
GLESN'S SULPHUR SOAR, that
wholesome aid to beauty.
Silver locks grow dark from the
use of Hills HAIR DKE.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-27

RAINING SULPHUR.-The other
Sunday night there was a rain fall
at Reading and Allentown, during
which strange yellowish substance,
like sulphur came down with the
rain. It had the color and smell,
and when ignited burned as readily
AID emitted the same fume as sui
phur. Some people were 80 much
excited that they thought the end
of the world had come.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-27

SrARKvILLE, Miss. March 49,
Thomas J. Wood, a well-khOwn at
torney, was mortally shot last night
by William Gilner, colored. Wood
had caned Gilmer last week for us
ing insulting language in the pres.
ence Of his wife. GIlmer made pub
lie threats of killing Wood, and last
night he shot him as he stepped into
his back yard. Gilmer was lying in
ambush for Wood to appear. The
murderer has fed.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-27

The Bellefonte Republican wan Is
II understood th It $50 long as we
are nation the people cannot for
re; that IL was the Republican par:
ty that saved the Union" Indeed !
We always had thought that the
Union Army had something to do
with the matter.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-27

Our good looking neighbor, Post
Master Musser is going to give the
Held property which he recently
purchased, a thorough overhauling.
The house is going to be fired up
and made to look like new. we
could name at least half dozen 9th
er houses that ought to he fixed IN
lust the same way.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-27
The city council OF Philadelphia

The city council OF Philadelphia
has appointed committee to make
arrangements for the proper recep-
ton of Gen. Grant, on his return
home. The Dest reception the
city of Philadelphia. or any other
city could give Grant would be to
let him severly alone, not only upon
his return but during the entire
balance of his lifetime. Grant has
been ABOUT the most expensive luxu.
ry the country ever had. The peo.
pie have amply enough Of him.