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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-02-24
rHE MINES.

The Montana mine, near Bonanza
City, is beyond doubt the richest gold
and silver mine on the continent At
the depth Of l40 feet the vein is from
twelve to fifteen feet wide, and the
ore worth from $4,000 to $4,000 per
ton. That Idaho, much abused
country among capitalists, should at
this late day prove 10 possess such
immense bonanzas as the Yankee Fork
mines. and the rich lodges of Boise
and Alturas counties looks strange;
but. nevertheless, such is the case. 1t
took our people long time to con-
vince the outside world Of the rich
ness Of the mines, but we have been
successful at last, and before the close
of the year Idaho will attract as much
attention as Colorado does now. The
figures speak for themselves. Four
iifths Of the mines Of this county,
by actual cGant, have paid dividends
for the last two years. We do not
speak of the most important only, but
place on the list all discoveries that
have been worked.
The old residents Of the Tcrrit Try
were not quartz miners, knew moth
ing Of how to look for lodges, and had
no idea Of how to work them when
discovered; they We're poor, and men
with means could not be induced TO
erect mills. The fact that the country
was so low in the estimation OF our
own people, as we'll as outsiders,
caused stagnation Of business OF all
kinds, the people lost their energy,
aud the few farseeing men Of the
Territory could create no interest. AT
ter few mines were discovered and
worked with profit mines began to
brighten up and put in their spare
time prospecting and developing mines,
The consequence is that the lodges
have been proven far better than any
one thought they were, and the coun-
try thrown into great excitement by
the development of some of the DO
nanzas. Idaho is a vast field for farm
ers, prospectors and capitalists, and,
Judging from what we have been
able to learn, they will take advant-
age Of thugs and come soon to join
with US in the development Of the
country
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-02-24

AT q Cabinet meeting in Washing
ton on Tie 10Th inst. it was decidod to
allow Major Reno to resign
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-02-24

A PECULIAR velocipede is used on
railroad tracks in Kansas by telegraph
repairers. 1t has two wheels, like "a
bicycle, which run on one track, and
over which the rider sits, while a
smaller wheel, for steadying, rests on
the other track Twenty miles an
hour is practicable with it.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-02-24

The Theatre Royal, in Dublin, was
burned down short time since. The
fire caught from light in the hands
Of a boy who was lighting the gas.
Manager Edgerton lost his life by re,
naming too long in the burning build.
ing All the costly wardrobes were
destroyed.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-02-24
Spefial Nntires.
MI. =. Riddv's Gard.

sYaHIS IS TO NOTIFY ALL CONCERNED THAT
y propose to spend the coming season in pros
peeting, and have authorized w. q. Robb. OF
Horseshoe Bend, Boise county, Idaho to sell all
my property, collect my dues, and pay my debts.
Parties having claims against me will please nctity
him, and parties owing me will pea4e make pay
ment by the first of May, an early settlement is
desired. NJ. J. BiDDY.
Feb. 2i-6w.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-02-24

WHEN wealthy citizen dies they
call it "Bright's disease" or "pneumo-
MAJ but when tramp cashes in they
say it was rum - Troy Wing.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-02-24

A BILL to prohibit army bands
from playing music on Sundays has
been presented in the House OIL Rep.
resentatives Of the United States by
Spear, of Georgia General Sherman
is hostile to the bill, aud threatens 10
remove the soldiers from Atlanta il
it asses.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-02-24

CHESTNUT trees are known to have
lived nine hundred years. Lime trees
have attained six hnndied years, in
France, and birches are supposed to
be equally durable.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-02-24

The State Of Kentucky paid $40, 900
bounty for fox scalps last year.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-02-24

SPECULATION in mining stocks in Chi
cage is gaining ground.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-02-24

A MELBOURNE dispatch announces
that he Provincial Parliament has
been dissolved.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-02-24

A DISPATCH from New York says
that Mrs. VIM. M. Tweed died in Par
is on the 18th inst.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-02-24

A MONUMENT to Prince Louis Napo-
leon is to be erected in West Minister
Abbey
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-02-24

ONEuf the causes of the deteriora-
tim Of the potato crop in Ireland is
said to be the fact that the peasants
cat the best and plant the orst.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-02-24

MANY sheep are dying in Jackson
county, Oregon.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-07-10
The Bluff for Park.

EDITOR LEDGER:-I was pleased TO
see your suggestion regarding a pub
lie park in yesterdays issue. 1t di-
rected my attention to what has oc-
CURED to me almost every time wan
dered out on the bluff during warm
weather, for many years past.
The citizens Of Memphis should
not neglect the opportunity presented
of having most charming spot in
which to while away leisure hour.
during our dull summer evenings.
suggest that at least that portion
of the bluff between Union and Mon
roe, and between Front street and the
river front, be at once enclosed and
forever set apart as cool, healthy
invigorating breathing spot for our
people. At a trihing expense the
place could be made delightful.
If neglected now the time will come
when Memphians will have reason tC
be ashamed of their apathy. Oul
Court square is regarded as a gem. Ii
is the attractive feature Of our city
especially so to all strongers and yisi
tors. In southern cities and towns
these breathing places are essential,
and especially necessary to the healtl
and comfort of our people.
They are a sanitary necessity. Th,
difference in this regard between
ourselves and the people o
more northern attitudes is YER,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-07-10
The Exact Census rnI,er.

The most precise and thorough cen
sus enumerator is just now passing
through mining camp in southern
Nevada, and he is having hard time
Of it.
As an illustration, he called at an
old prospector's cabin the other nom
ing, and taking out his big blank book,
proceeded to put the miner through
the entire category Of questions, about
as follows:
What street DO you live on?"
Don't I've on no street. | live in
the rocks"
What's the number of your
house?' asked the interrogation, still
adhering TO the text Of his blank
form.
The number ofmy cabin2' qui2zed
the miner; it's No. !, | reckon"
What's your namo?"
Bill Lamar"
Are you white, black, mulatto,
Chinese or Indian?"
What. neow,' said Bill, slightly
rufled and rising, 81 don't know what
yer driving at, stranger, but | want
yer to understand that round this
camp bears the reputation of bein
white.
Are you male or female?" solemnly
inquired the questioner.
Meme? shouted Bill, taking
step nearer his visitor, and starting to
roll up his sleeves Me? I'm a man,
every inch of mel"
Still pursuing his duty, the govern
ment agent continued
Are you sick or temporarily dis
abled?"
Sick? disabled?" roared Bill, dane
ing wildly before the young man with
the big book. You blank fool-no!''
Blind"
Not muchl' hissed the miner, with
eyes flashing.
"ldiotic?'
: Wild with rage and glaring like a
madman at this question, Bill shook
his fist under the agents nose just as
the latter looked up and innocently
followed up his question with
Insane, crippled, bedridden?"
This was too much. Bills fist came
down on the census takers unfortu
nate head like a rock hammer, while
at the same time his No. II brogans
sought such a leverage under the poor
fellows coat tails as lifted him clear
out of doors, book and all. 9 o3
The amazed enumerator gave one
glance back at the advancing form of
the most dangerous looking human
being his eyes had ever rested on, and
started for a gulch a hundred yards
away, where he rubbed down his
bruises, and, seating himself on a
rock, opened his great book and after
the name of "Bill Lamar wrote the
words:
Manned, crippled or otherwise
disabled2'
"Nop'
"InsaneP"
"Yes!p
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-07-10
HoMit mns Fixed.

Detroit Free Pressl
A stranger, bearing that seedy rusty
outline which fastens to man who
lives on free lunches and sleeps under
stairways, walked boldly into a Wood
ward avenue store the other day and
asked for the proprietor. After some
remarks about the weather, politics,
etc., he stated:
II am obliged to acknowledge that
| am somewhat embarrassed. If |
could secure a loan Of $40 of you until
| reach Cincinnati | would then for
ward mycheck and be greatly obliged" I"
But don't know you" replied
the merchant.
"Ahl beg a thousand pardons
Please favor me with pencil" !"
He took the pencil and wrote on a
sheet of wrapping paper the name
Is, Mortimer Montgomery"
Are you in business there?"
Not just now. am at present
managing an estate.
He was informed, after a little fur
ther discussion, that he must apply
elsewhere. He bowed himself out.
but returned in half an hour and
said: FtkbH .f6
Pardon my intrusion. AS you do
not feel like lending me any money.
perhaps you wouldn't object to giving
me line stating that you would stand
security for my board for week"
The merchant gave him to under
stand that he did object, and the
stranger retired in good order.
Directly after dinner he came again,
and seemed in better spirits.
Everything is all fixed to our mu-
tual satisfaction, he explained
TThey saw me come here from the
hotel, and have discovered from the
resemblance between us that we are
brothers. All you've got to do is to
favor the delusion, and I'll be all
right"
The merchant looked at him with
out power to speak for a moment, and
in the interval the stranger said.
"You might do one little turn for
me, You wear mOustache and |
don't. If you'd only have yours
shaved off it would bring our looks
closer together, and we might pass
for twins, Good day-everything is
beautifully fixed"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-07-10

We yield considerable space to-
day to temperate and sensible COM
munication from Judge I. j. Latham,
of the water works company, and COM
mend it to the attention of our read
ers. Judge Latham is considerate,
fair minded gentleman, and is the
embodiment of enterprise and public
spirit. 1t will be seen that heis in
full sympathy with the 'neces-
sities and feeling of the peo-
pie of Memphis in regard to
the water question. The proposition
he makes will certainly disarm any
possible prejudice or misconception as
to his position, and invites the hearty
cooperation and good will of the pub
lie. He is at the head ola great en-
terprise which We hope will be so con-
Quoted as to answer all reasonable de-
mands of the people, and at the same
time justify the large investments
made and yet required.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-07-10
BY CABLE.

DUBLIN, July 10.-A large case of
rifles have been seized at WoOlown,
near Laughrn. The rifles we're the
property of peasants, but we're ad-
dressed to local landlords, who knew
nothing of them.
LONDON, July l0.--After suspen-
sion of the sitting of the house last
night, the home rulers held numerous
consultations. 1t is said to be the
settled intention of Parnell and his
followers to oppose the third reading
Of the compensation bill if the amend
ment of the attorney general is car
ried.
Tents for the American team at
Wimbledon have been allotted in the
camp of the national rifle association.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-07-10

Pittsburg POST
While the prospects of the presiden-
tial canvass at this early stage are
most encouraging to the democracy,
let it not be supposed that the repub.
liean leaders will submit to defeat,
and the consequent loss of power and
patronage, without desperate effort
to save something from the wreck.
They may care nothing for Garfield
personally, but they do care for the
control of this great government.
They are now in possession, with all
the great power which that fact i'm
plies, and with determination to use
it in any way that will best serve their
objects, without scruple, without re-
gard for public opinion. Nobody
supposed the conspiracy of 1876
possible, and yet it was achieved by
forgery, fraud, and force. That ex-
ample is a warning for all time. The
republican leaders are now setting in
operation regular system Of black
mailing government officials and
employees two per cent. on their sala-
rles and perquisites. They must pay
or give place to others who will pay
and probably steal enough from the
Taxpayers to make themselves solid
There are 10000 Office holders, and
allowing their average salary to be a
thousand dollars a year, we have a
sum of 0,000, 900 on which Hayes
civil service reform administration is
enforcing levy of two per cent. This
would give a corruption fund Of one
million eight hundred thousand dol
lars. But say only million is real
ized, and what a potential power there
is over the people in its expenditure
for political purposes. just in pro-
portion as the republicans realize the
danger of defeat, will they lavish their
corruption fund, and utilize the serv-
ices of their 10000 obedient Office
holders.
1t would be blunder for the dem
ocrats to conduct the presidential
campaign upon any other basis than
that it is to be a desperate contest
from the beginning to the end. No
energy must be relaxed, and no zeal
abated. The regeneration of the
country, and not merely the election
Of a candidate, is the great issue
That can only be accompanied by a
crushing victory, which will enable
the successful party not only to elect
Hancock, but to work out its intended
reforms with a sympathetic congress
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-07-10

apparent to every one who has
had the chances of observation.
Parks are not half so much needed in
northern cities as they are here with
us. This every one will admit. This
difference, then, must appear to every
Intelligent person as Il reflection upon
Us which is not to our credit. 1t ap-
pears, therefore, that we are inferior
to our northern friends 10 taste, ener-
gy, or public spirit; or in all three
combined.
We are more blessed than they in
climate and soil. Every plant, flower
and shrub remains with us in bloom,
we may say, the year round. Above
all other evergreens trees the msgnif-
cent magnolia Of the south lends its
peculiar charm wherever it is planted.
If this king Of shade and evergreen
trees would grow in northern latitudes,
what an additional charm. it would
add to their already beautiful city
parks and lawns. My idea is to have
the space already alluded to on our
river front enclosed. Have its sides
and front prercuted from further
washing. They could be easily sloped,
and Bermuda grass planted thereon,
which would in a very short time pre-
vent any more ruts or washing. |
would not lower the grade of the
the park an inch. In its height lies
its beauty. All that would be needed,
would be to plant magnolia and other
handsome shade trees, and protect
them for a few years, Their growth
would be rapid. 1t would not cost
much to fence and lay of the ground.
There is no grading necessary. Form
the walks and plats and the work would
beaccomplished. 1t has often occurred
to me that onr city fathers made a
great mistake in grading any portion
Of our bluff except for the necessary
streets leading to the river Had the rest
been set apart as a public park, and
the good taste. and good sense of our
people beautifed, the same as the peo.
pie of other cities have done, what a
beautiful and attractive feature it
would be in our Bluff City" for all
time to come.
The original donors to Memphis, of
these grounds, | imagine must have
had this grand object in view at the
tine. What a pity that it should
ever have been prevented
The building of our custom house
there, was a mistake, except the
grounds surrounding it be made beau
full, and attractive, which likely, the
government will do. If the old man
with his unsightly old canvass awning
and rickety seats, can find paying
customers and rent his chairs through
out the summer season, to our people
who go out to view the river and enjoy
its refreshing air, is it not proof posi-
tive, that we should have a park
| there. There is no other spot in OF
around our city, that affords the same
relief to our people during hot wealth.
| or. The place is central and con.
venient to all. Estival Park" has
| its attractive features for our people
| throuOhout the summer. but it is in.
significant in comparasion to what oul
Bluff Park" would be. The COO
river breeze of our Bluff Park could
| be enjoyed by all our people.
The pleasure need net cost them a
cent at the gate. Now, Mr.. Editor
what do you think of this project? Is
it not one worthy OF the consideration
of every man and woman who intend
to make Memphis their abiding placei
CITIZEN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-07-10
River Telegrams.

CAIRO, ILL, July 1O.-Arrived
Golden City, New Orleans, midnight.
Departed-Gold Dust, Vicksburg, s
pm; James Howard, New Orleans,
10; Golden City, Cincinnati, l am.
LOUISVILLE, July 10. River falling,
6 feet B inches in the canal, and 4 feet
3 inches in the chute on the falls
Arrived Will Kyle, New Orleans to
Cincinnati Belle Memphis, last
night from st, Louis.
EVANSVILLE, July 1O.-Port list
Down: Jas. d, Parker, $50 pm;
Paris G. Brown, 10 am. The Andy
Knocked out cylinder head at Ford's s
ferry. She will be assisted here by
the tug Isabella,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-07-10
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Linden street Christian church-Sun-
day-school 8 am; Lords supper, 1880
am preaching II am and 8 pm. j. NJ.
Tribe, pastor.
Central Methodist church, Union
street-Preaehing at II am. by the pas
tor; pun, church conference; preaching
at s pm, by Rev. S. M. Richardson.
Sunday-school at Gam.
Rev. II. M. Whaling will preach at the
Second Presbyteria church to-mercow at
IL am.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-07-10
MEMPHIS. TENN SATURDAY EVENING, JULY 10. 1880.

(This has been increased since the
first Of the month.) Excessive growth,
shedding of forms aud backward cul-
tiyation has been caused thereby. and
many are seriously troubled with
grass, expressing fears of further
abandonment of portions of the crop
Much damage is reported from cold
weather by %.
CORN.
From two to fifty per cent of the
corn crop was planted in June, was
reported by 6S averaging 4 and 63-1OO
Of the crop, and 96 reports the corn
crop very fine; 30 good; % inferior
and not we'll cultivated.
WHEAT.
The yield of wheat from 2 to Is
bushels per acre is reported by 98, the
average being six bushels. The crop
in mos; instances is reported almost a
failure, generally caused by rust.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-07-10
Death of Gen. Hoods Infant
Daughter.
Columbus Enquirer,l

Columbus Enquirer
Died, at one o'clock on last Monday
evening, at the Warm Springs, GeOr-
gia, Anna Gertrude Hood Joseph
The little angel was the infant child
of Gen. John b. Hood, and the
adopted daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. Joseph, of this city. Mrs, Joseph
went to New Orleans in February
last, and at her earnest solicitation
and the intercession Of her friends in
that city, the little orphan, then
seven months old, was placed in its
adopted mothers arms. She brought
Il to her husbands homo in this city,
and nursed it with the tender, loving
kindness of mother, but, like the
sweetest flowers, it was destined to
fade in the short spring Of life. From
the time the little one arrived in the
city, the community felt deep inter
est and was in full sympathy with the
parents, in their anxiety for its vel
fare. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph had learn.
ed to love it with parental affection
and at the time of its death were at q
watering place for the benefit of {
change Of air and water. No mother
could have cherished the child more
lovingly than Mrs. Joseph. Its spiri
now rests upon the bosom of our Sa
vior, a seraph among the blessed. Th
remains were brought to the city aut
buried on yesterday afternoon at
o'clock in the cemetery.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-07-10
DRAINAGE TILE,
AND SEWER PIPES.

SIZES of Tile ~, 2, 2lS and 3 inches, suit.
- able for drainage ef cellars. yards and
farms. win be sold at very low fsures.
The sewer pipe is Of all sizes and with II Is
sewer pipe fittings Of all kinds.
Have also large lot Of second class sewer
mpe suitable for drainage.
This Is the sewer pipe rejected by the Tax
ing District authorities. ITl
A bargain is offered.
Parties wishing TO purchase will please cnll
on me at Lewis Warmers. $50 Front street.
from ~ to 2% o'clock daily. or send a postal
to my address and will call on them,
IT. j. GRAHAM,
e9lA Corner Mill and Third St., Chelsea
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-07-10
EynngeIIstic Work Of a Printer

in Va -
The Pamela, Miss, Star of last
week says
"Some days since we learned to our
surprise and pleasure that Mr.. w. H.
Crockett, one Of our typos, was en-
titled to the distinction of being an
evangelist. The people of Sardis will
remember that Mr.. G. has, from time
to time, sent up several Illuminated
balloons. One of these in passing
over plantation near here, produced
the greatest terror and CONSERVATION
among the untutored colored popula-
tion. They religiously believed that
the balloon was a fiery messenger of
warning from heaven, and the last one
Of them began to run around and ex-
claim, Judgment judgment judg-
ment !" in a very excited manner.
The result was an immediate revival
of religion, in which there were ten
professions and the same number Of
accessions to the church.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-07-10

TIE duel which was on the tapis
between Mr.. P. Hamburg, ofNew
York, and Hon. Cassius M. Clay, of
Kentucky, has been declared off
by the Intervention of friends. Ham
burg was, and is a John Kelly man,
Clay was an ardent Tilden man. They
met in COvingtoH, got into hot con-
troversy and Clay is reported to have
drawn pistol. The papers were
drawn up for duel, but the affair it
seems has been indefinitely postponed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-07-10
Administrative Notice.

HAVING been appointed and qualified as
III administrative of W. |. Berlin, doceased,
all persons holding claims against said estate
are notified to file them with me or my attor-
ney's, properly probated, within the time
prescribed by law or the same will be barred.
All persons owing said estate must come for
ward and settle or the same win bo placed in
the hands ofan officer.
MRS, C. U. BERLIN, Adm'x.
Weatherford 4 Estes, Atty's. 1i4l28
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-07-10
An EIeYatOr Rnrned.

OMAHA, NEB, July lO.-l2:3O m.
Mccormick & Co., s elevator, contain
ing 1000 bushels oats, aud 1000 bush.
els wheat, burned at midnight. Fire
probably inccndiary. Third alarm
since 5 o'clock last evening. Loss
fully $4,000. Cannot get insurance
tonight. Milton Rogers & Sons
warehouse, filled with stoves, adjoin-
ing elevator, will probably go, this
will increase loss to probably $75, 1000.