davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-03-28
SMALL PROFITS.
ALL ORDERS
filed with
care and Attention
l.. FULD,
North Corner Of Plaza, Pa
eerville, I. T. ~
Dc. 2, '7S-tf


= LIE MATTER OF THE ESTATE nm po,
ert W, TompkinF. deceased. of ROB
ritory. - Soise county, Idaho Ter
Estate Of Robert W Tompsips deceased
n,i,,fs.s. - hefeoy given BY the undersi@r.a
minis, fa.or 81 tie estate of r., W Tom,li ad-
eislms - is creditors Of and an persons bsyi Ge
TIE neeessary vouchers within ,,n mem, With
tss pueicetion OF this notice. 10 he sad after
at the Office of James Hawi.S a t.. Ad-
ei'y' Boise county. /. T. "its' In Idaho
A6m;nis,,.. GEO. FRAMpToN
CEASE /. Va a. W. Iompkins de.
S4Ats f. HawrEr. Attorney for Admipi,tr.,o,
80 @;vy ,e-s ''"t"r'
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-03-28

STRoSe efforts are being made to
preserve our cattle trade with Eng
land.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-03-28

jon HICKMAN, son Of the notorious
"BlIl,n was indicted at Salt Lake,
Few days ago, for grand larceny.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-03-28

gloomy picture for those who contem-
plate coming West. 1t says that the
wild Vest involves for the settler
Of to-day conditions and trials which
will tax all his patience, p srseverance,
Intelligence and soiiditv of character.
II is full to the brlm OF petty trials
and hardships. 1t means the building
Of cabin where the lack of forgot
ten nail or broken hammer Involves
half y days journey to the nearest
store for supplying such deficiencies
1t means for u few years digging,
planting, ploughing, fencing, putting
up household convenience and d thou
sand matters unthought Of IN the East
and unnecessary. 1t means wearl-
some hunts for lost cattle, and weak
ness or sickness from acclinating pro-
ccsses. La means for two or three
years monotononse diet OF bread,
beans and bacon. The vegetables
and fruits 50 profusely displayed in
New York grocery stores do not al
ways take kindly to new soils Tie
Western must plant his beans, peas,
lettuce, beets and potatoes at odd mo-
ineits which he must hurriedly snatch
from the main work Of the farm This
is mere glimpse of The settlers trials
The above il few extracts from
lengthy article that recently appeared
in the Graphic urging young men not
to come TO the West 1t will readily
be seen by all who have visited the
West that the picture is drawn from
an imaginative mind. not from facts,
and is gross misrepresentation of a
settlers life. When we remember
that SO many people in the East are
LII destitute circumstances, without
hopes of their condition being inn
proved, we cannot understand why
the Graphic is so much interested in
keeping them there. Men without
means TO start Oh cannot expect to be-
come well fixed in the East, while |
they would, II industrious, have a
good chanceof gaining good homes in
the West in few years, II they
would MI become wealthy. OF course
il takes good deal OF work td put |
new farm in tip top shape, bu when
it is remembered that tile land uf the
unimproved districts Is opeu I'd loca
ton, the farmer is, by doing his own
work, Only saving the money that
would BE- required in the purchase Of
improvements already put on Eastern
farms,
It is also claimed that the fruit dis
played IN the New Yorl marriott does
not take kiadiy to new soils This
statement is either an gnofatt or a
gross misrepresentation Of the facts.
ihe land Of the West is The richest ia
the United States, the climate the most
and the laborer The best re.
hoaeFated Tor his work Everyyomg
nan in the East who is not possessed of
property would dc well do emlgrate,
md there is No field in the West which
'tlcrS better inducements dian Iaahoi
territory. Our mines are coming in
Q notorleiy, and each year extends
he market for produce Of all kinds
n two Years, or perhaps sooner,
abroad, the Utah Northern, win be
INNING through the souther, coun.
les, and all the agricultural lands
'ill be claimed, First hero first
erved. The simple fact that all who I
nmisrate to this country reclaim is
nongh 10 convince any person that it
ahead Of the East in natural re-
ources :
In in believed that Waddinwtop 90,
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-03-28

4 DISPATCH from Virginia City, Ne.
vada, says the Narcross and Savage
mines have shut down until the Sutro
Tunnel drains are completed.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-03-28

1HE Salt Lake Herald says the rush
to salmon river is just on the eve Of
commencement.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-03-28

InE suits between the Sutro Tunnel
Company and the different mining
companies have been compromised
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-03-28

A BoARo Of Trade has been organ
lied in Salt Lake City.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-03-28

I'aE Spanish Cortes have been dis
solved. Elections will be held on the
81 Of May, aud the new Chambers
viii meet June LIST.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-03-28

PaorEssoR ANDERSON, the celebrated
chess player, is dead.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-03-28

GaFar SALT LAKE has lowered two
feet this season.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-03-28

HEAVY storms visited the Middle
States few days ago
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-03-28

THE report is confirmed that the
Russians are moving upon Nero.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-03-28

IIron tides have been breaking the
dykes around Seattle, Washington
Territory.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-03-28

OvER $4,000 has been contributed at
The DalIes 70 purchase steam fire
engine.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-03-28

GEN KAUFMAN has rendered his
resignation because Of the failure Of
his Afghan policy
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-03-28

II is believed that Waddingtd ia can.
not remain as French Premier. Four.
nier is mentioned as his successor
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-03-28

ALSO A FULL LIN e OF
DRY GOODS, CRoCKERY WARE, GLASSH
BOOTS, SHOES SADDLES, HARNESS, WAGONS 4
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-11-28


\ MODERN RUru.-A pretty story was
told some time ago in an exchange: A
young lady from the South was wooel and
won bya young California physician. About
the time the wedding was to come off, the
young man lost his entire fortune. lie
wrote the lady letter releasing her from
her engagement. And what does that dear,
good girl do? Why, she takes lump of
gold which her lover had sent her in his
prosperity as keepsake. and, having it man,
uiacturcd into a ring, forwards it to him
with the following inscription "lintrcat
me not to leave thee, or to return from fol-
lowing after thee; for whittier thou lodgcst,
will lodge; thy people shall be my people,
and thy God my God; where thou ditst,
will die, and there | will be buried; the
lord do 30 to me, and more also, if aught
but death part thee and me-" We may add
lnat fortune again smiled on the young ply
sician, and that he subsequently, returned
to the South to we'd the sweet girl he loved,
and who loved him with such undying af-
rtction Readers, this is all true Young
ladies who read the Bible as closely as
The heroine Of this incident seems to have
done are pretty sure to make good sweet.
hearts, and better wives.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-11-28
USEFUL, ITEMS

House pLAsrERlNG.-Small holes ir
white walls can be easily repaired without
sending for mason. Equal parts Of plas-
ter Of paris and white sand-such rs is used
i'll most families for securing purposes
mixed with water to paste, applied ilnmc-
diatcly and smoo;hcd with knife or a fiat
piece Of wood, will make the broken place
"as good as new The mixture hardcns
quickly, SO it is best to prepare but 4 small
quantity at Il time.
EASY WAY TO Day BEEP-Cut the
steak from the bone lcnsthwisc, in strips
weighing three or four pounds each sprin,
klc salt on the bottom of tirkin. aud pack
in layer Of pieces; then sprinkle on more
salt, and put i'll another layer, till all is used;
lay weight on the top, and pour in cold
water to cover; after a couple of weeks take
it out and drain /; rub the outside thorough.
ly with pepper, tic strings in the smaller
end Of the pieces, and hang on pole over
the kitchen stove two weeks will dry it
put in Il linen bag and hang up in your
store chamber
FRUIT CAKE-Four cups Of -four.
two OF sugar, one Of molaSscS, one OF
butter, four eggs, tcaspoontul salt, teaspoon.
full Of soda, dissolved in a cup Of sour milk
two tcaspooniu!s Of ground cloves, two Of
alispicc, one of mace, one pound chopped
raisins, two ounces Of citron sliced thin
APPLE FRITTEES Beat three eggs very
light, then stir in one tcasponiul of salt one
tablespoonful Of sugar, the grated rinc of
half a lcmon, and the juice, one pint o!
milk, two cups Of chopped appl', and two
"a - A.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-11-28

The RIGhT TO DE BunIED.-Ncw York, No
vcmbcr lI.--A decision in the famous Dennis
Coppcr's case has been reached, and the remains
of the Free Mason ordered TO receive scpul-
turc beside those OF his mother in the Calvary
Catholic Cemetery. The case was based upon
the refusal Of tho superintendent of the Calho-
lie Cemetery ground to allow the intcrmcnt Of
the body Of Copper. After assuming various
phases it finally came before Judge Wcstbrook,
whose decision is n lengthy one and reviews the
case and the law, and bases the decision upon
the fact that the sale of cemetery lot is an alb
sViuc transfer.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-11-28

ARREST OF A Paterson,
n. D., November 12.--IIon. Chas. II.
VOORHEES,, member of Congress from the
Filth District Of New Jersey, was arrested
yesterday afternoon at Ilackcnsack, on the
charge Of abstracting from the First Nation
al Bank of llackensack, of which he was
President, collateras deposited to secure a
private loan. Affidavits were made by
Cashier Brewer and Vice President De-
Groot. VOORHEES, was taken before the Uni
ted States Commissioner. Up to this morn
ing his bail had not been fixed He was
net locked up but held under surveillance
at his own house
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-11-28

\ few years ago horse that could trot
a mile i'll 2:lO was considered a prodigy in
horseflcsh. The New York WpuM of yes
tcrday published the names of 2SS Amcri-
can horses that have made records of 2:3O
and less during the year. This shows what
breeding and training is doing for our hor-
ses in this country.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-11-28

ILLICIT DIsTILLING IN New IoEK.-New York,
November lO.-Rcvcnuc agents made descent
upon the basement of large tenement house in
Mott street yesterday. They found an Illicit
still capable of turning ont lT5 gallons daily,
furnished with all improvements, and three mash
tubs containing 5000 gallons Of mash ready for
work. 1t is the most complete establishment of
the kind ever found i'll this city Only one ar
rest.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-11-28

Thomas Franklin, wealthy citizen Of
Newport II. L., attended the funeral OF Il
friend on Tuesday. While in the ccme
terry he remarked to n companion that Life
is very uncertain, and rs soon as one be.
comes able to enjoy the world death comes.
No sooner were the words uttered than he
Tell dead.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-11-28

TEE DRoUGuT IN NIRGINIA.-Pctcrsburg Va,
November l6.-Thc drought which has prevailed
to such an alarming extent in this section Of the
State during the past three months is causing
great anxiety and uncasncss. Wells and streams
are drying up, and in some adjacent counties
people are compelled to travel miles in vehicles
in search of water for family use. In several Of
the churches here to-day prayers were offered
for the much needed rain
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-11-28

Some gifted genius, who knows not that
he is the jailcr Of Il pocdc fancy, such as
TrnnySom would give dollar for, remarks
OF the present weather that it is 'thc tail
Of summer stickin' through the knot hole Of
the past"
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-11-28
-y->Sezs-s> nv
! sS1T.vA,arsLE REMEpY.-

49, n,ose than another tina. oys 9
good sife, Tng = N. .timeS it is the bft
that Is gross a1 AM have Of using, proians M
some huspan ,: hsmes. 10 many cu'' is
& asets thoughtiessness ss - "a a though ! J
= s.,.S man, who never esa,,a she MI.
~ ~ natter half iseyep suo o,,sntion tey
ssaSns tssts, be PAYS ~ ~
:, :, ss.ssss $ s',ssss Sss ssssss 'sy ss.;sI
TO Fsf family pEysician,s laid her grieysnses
before him and said :SSS,. y
"Now, DIR, N, Won't you rempn-
strate with him, and try to break hih ,of
his habit l know he will listen to yd9'
"Why, madam" said the doctor, ahe
would pay no attention to anything could
say to him but as you have come to me,
although somewhat out Of my line, will
recommend prescription, to be admins
tered by you that will certainly cure him.
1t is an infallibe remedy"
"Oh, what is it doctor ?"
"Well, when John comes home again
and swears, do you swear back at him. Of
course, don't want you to take tho name
of the Lord in vain, but d-n thirgs q little
for his benefit"
And she did
= The next day John came in aud inquired
whether dinner was ready aud was told it
was not
"Well, why in the devil isn't it ?'' said
she,.isss - y1sS,s.
BECAUSE" she replied, "the wood was
so DID wet the fire wouldn't burn"
"Why, Mary, what is the matter with
yor? Are you crazy or have you been
drinking?"
"Ncthcr," she said, and quietly proceeded
to put on the dinner
The beef didn't melt like butter between
his tccth-it rather resisted all efforts at
mastication, like SO much Indiarubbcr; and
finally John blurtcd out:
What makes this d-n beef so Internal
tough %
Mary looked up archly and relpied:
"Wcll, John, | suppose you went dowe
to the butchers and, without knowing t
difference, picked out piece of some dEd
old stag that hadn't been fed for a
month"
John jumped up, locked at his wife in
dlsmay, and wanted to know what such
language from her lips meant
at means just this, John: you are the
head of the family, and just as long as you
think it manly to swear in my presence,
intend to do the same. Ifyou don't like
to hear it, you know how to prevent it."
The cure was radical, and to this date
Mary has never been compelled to admin.
lister another dose Of Dr. Ms preScrip-
tion
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-11-28

y young woman applying for the sitna
ton rs teacher to a village school, being
questioned by the trustees as to her quail
iiicatons, replied: Il amt much Of an
arithmatickcr, but I'm an elegant grams
mariSt."
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-11-28

SoUTu CARoLINA.-Thc Raleigh Obscrccr says:
Never in the history of the world have equal
results followed, in so quiet way, n revolution
like that Of IIamptons success in South Caroli-
na. Truly he may he called dclivercr of his
people. From anarchy, strife, bloodshcd, he
has led the people. like some modern Moses into
the promised land of peace and good feeling
In after years whcn the historian shall write of
81 the heroic deeds of this great warrior. he will
have to admit that in peace he even cXccllcd his
glorious record upon the battle field. To have
turned back n State from the road TO ruin and
barbarsm to the ways of civilization and en-
ligh,enmcnt is in itself most glorious perform
ance but Hampton did more than this, for he
rcconcilcd discordant elements md established
law where anarchy rcigncd supreme.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-11-28

THE SALisRrnN RAILROAD. Society Hill, No.
vcmbcr l3.-lhirty-omc bales of cotton were
shipped from Maj. Colts place on the Chcraw
and Salisbury Road, on yesterday. This is the
first shipment over the new road. Track laying
is going on rapidly and carloads of rails pass
this s,point every dny.-NcrS and Courier.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-11-28

When eating game that has been killed
with shot, be careful not to swallow any OF
the lead. a number Of instances have oc-
Cured where persons have been fatally
poisoned from this cause.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-11-28

An o.d citizen in q country village being
asked for subscription toward repairing u
fence to the graveyard declined, saying ::
81 subscribed toward mprovin that buryin'
ground nigh onto forty years ago, and my
family haint had no benefit from it yet"
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-11-28

1t is said that bleeding a partially blind
horse at the nose will restore him to sight
so much for the horse. TO open a
mans eyes, you must bleed him at the
pocket
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-11-28

An auctionccr was cndeavorirg to sell a
1owiing piece and failing to get. bid, a
bystandcr, who had read the papers. said {:
BLOW in the muzzl! and it will go Off"
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-11-28

HAD HIM TuERE.-Thc impudcncc Of
some men is very great. They have the
faculty Of intruding into all sorts of com
pany, and, with kind Of dcvil,may care air,
doing and saying just what they please
But one of these men came to grief Il few
days since. Riding in New Orleans street
car, he saw seated before him Il dark,
Spanish looking beauty, whom he became
very solicitvus to know. AS there were
very few present, he volunteered to address
her:
"Madam," he said, 81 trust you will par
don the impcrtincncc Of my saying so to IN
entire stranger but you resemble a sister
Of mine greatly"
"Indccd ~
"Ycs--almost her exact counterpart"
"Was your sister muiotre$S ''
"Oh, 1T"
"IVW, am !"
The gentleman had no more to say the
conversation dropped.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-11-28

A new brand OF cigars is called "thc
lottery ticket" because only one in Il thou
sand draws.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-11-28

EX-LAND COMMISSIONER LEsLIE.-Thc Sumter
Watchmdn publishes the following extract from
n letter received by Republican in that tswn
from n colored man named Stewart, recently
removed from that place to Kansas:
&C. p. Leslie, land commissioner, and some7
tins boss Of Barnweli County, is here. lie has
sbeen enjoying, perfect obscurity till found him
out. lie was very nervous on the subject Of
being carried back to South Carolina for trial
till | mentioned 10 him the Infamous compromise
that took place in Charleston in April. That
intelligence threw him in convusions of joy.
lie says that the only thing he is sorry for is
that he did not steal the whole - - State
of South Carolina, and that if he had TO do it
again, he would try his level best to steal it all !;
that none but fool would suppose man was
going to risk his life in the South without steal
ing whatever he could get hold Of 'Taint hu-
man nature, said the old veteran thief as he
warmed up with with his theme. lie has been
hero near two years. The people Of Kansas
had better keep their eyes on the old scamp,
as he may take notion to steal that State"
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-11-28

How BAR Room Liquors ARE MADE.
There may be seen daily on Chestnut
street, says the Philadelphia BuHctia, man
dressed in iaultlcss apparel, with great dia-
mond on his breast, vainly cndcavoriug to
t.glittcr the magnificent solitaire on his
finger. In a German university he learned
chemistry, and not even Lcbig knew it bet
ter. Ills business is the mixing aud adul-
tcrating OF liquors. Give him dozen
casks of hcoArrizad alcohol and the next
day each Of Ifcm will represent the name
Of genuine wine or popular spirit. lie
enters Wholesale drug store bearing a
large basket upon his arm Five pounds
Of Iceland moss are weighed out to him.
To raw liquors this imparts smoothncss
and oleae eimouSnCSs that gives to imitation
brandy the glibeness Of that which is ma,
turcd. An astringcnt catcchu that would
almost close the mouth ola glass ink stand
is next in order. a couple Of ounces of
strychnine, next called for, are quickly con.
veycd to his vest pocket, and pound OF
'hi,e vitroil is as silently placed in the bot,
tom Of tn" basket. The oil of cognac, the
Sulphuric acid, and other articles that give
fire and body to liquid poisons arc always
kept in store. The mixer buys these from
various quarters. They are staples of the
art.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-11-28

II cant trust you," said rumscllcr to
IN impoverished customer. You should
let liquor alone if you hadn't drank so
much of it, you might now be riding in
your carriage" And if you hadn't sold
it," retortcd the victim, you'd have been
my driver"
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-11-28


out drunmcrs through the country, or puts
his name on his wagon-that's advertising
lie labels his articles or his manufactures
that's advertising. If he has lost his
cow, he puts written notice in the postof:
flee, or tells his sister-inlaw, and that's ad-
ycrtising too. He has his name put up in
gilt letters over the door-what is that but
advertising? He paints his shop green or
red or if tailor, he wears the latest style;
if doctor, he has his boy call him out of
church i'll haste if an auctioneer, he bell
lows to attract the attention of passers by
if a heavy merchant, he keeps huge pile
Of boxes on his sidewalk in front of his
store-and all for advertising. And if a
customer happens to pass the places Of busi-
ness where these advertising signs arc hung
out he or she may see them, but if custo-
mers do not pass that way they know moth
iHgsabout such places of business. Not so
,wfth UAdxssti stiseinent - ynspap Il
is read by hundreds bafors they start out
to purchase what they may need. Particu-
larly is this the case with customers from
the country.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-11-28
-'-..rn nHws ITEMS.

p.sAao Asp rns Paas,prs's SID permit the use Of
pose yea called SpSs is before Tho next Ma
name a. ss,'ss' %hss should .sss wss.
en Sen the question was Pos. % ,seS 10 my
ssisaas ss isi MI important, ss,isss sss TN, can
in this campaisn., yosA ysA more CERTAINLY thai
csrry sms .hss who Who maybe names ygs u Sss
us ,sayr GUY ayysS,ss in tn,
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-11-28
81 Il uax ftlehds should think

Z n,f they are more likely to achieve success than
with any other man, ought not TO refuse, and
will not refuse, to be candidate. have never
sought office and never Shall neither III We aC-
fccted to decline Office. have never spent any
money to obtain Office. / never shall. think
l may say without vanity that have the conf
donce of my own people, Republicans ms well
ns Democrats. l know that men of my own
party from whom have differed in views have
given me credit for acting according to my hon
, est conviction Of what right, with no bias
in favor of any section. l have tried to take
the broad ground that the good of the whole
country must be studied, and not the interest Of
any particular locality. '-Er. from an mierUiew
IN ~ l. World.