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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-05-07

The opera is gone from us for the
season but the concert we still have
to soothe and console us. All the
harps are not yet hung up on the will
lows, as was evident last night at
|Steinway Hall where Miss Thursby
and Ole Bull and many others delight
ed an audience which filled every part
of the building and which was botl'
critical and appreciative Miss Thurs
by's voice was as sweetly modulated
as ever it was, and Ole Bulls hand
had by no means lost its cunning in
handling the bow and the fiddle He
retains the fire and freshness of youth
even in his old age, and although for.
midable rivals have sprung up since
he first claimed two continents, yet he
has held his own against them all
aud long may he yet continue to do so
| Nine Carrcno, Signor Brignol ant
the other artists who took part in the
performance contributed their full
share 10 the evenings enjoyment
which, to the two leading personages
must have been, however, very ex
hausting work. owing to the frequen
encores which they received.-[N. Y
Graphic.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-05-07

An astronomical genius somewhere
off IN Poland remarks on the recent
notification Of an exceedingly correct
and detailed map of the planet Mars,
that system Of communication with
that body might be devised, and 50
suggests the use Of powerful electric
al machines, by which signals may DC
flashed across the fifty odd millions OF
miles intervening. He adds that, as
the physical conditions OF Mars are the
same as those Of the earth, ana as
Mars is an older planet, it must be IN
habited by beings similar to ourselves,
but superior Ia every respect. As
Stunning this to be true, there IS no ne
cessity for our scientists to move ~
the matter, for the denizens OF Mars
viii have already perfected the Edison
electric light some hundred years ago,
and are probably looking down upon
this orb through telescopes hundred
times more powerful than any lens
Alvin Clark ever dreamed Of. II
Mars the flying machine can be mag
ined as in general use, the North Pole
is daily circumnaviguted, one colossal
perpetual motion machine supplies
universal power, and the danger Of &C
cidcnt is NIL; telegraphic messages
are exchanged to any distance with
out the aid Of wires, person can dis
tinctIy hear with ears no more elonga
ted than our own an ordinary CONVEX
sation carried on bundled mile
away, and one family can bask III tn
delights Of perennial summer, Will
} neighbor Of different temperament !
having it winter all the year rounc
The hotel clerk, hack driver and boo
canvasser exist there only as dim trs
ditions There is no need Of our COZ
! structing an apparatus with which t
, signal our Martial neighbors; a Who'll
] balloonful full Of them may be expec
cd to arrive here at any tilne.- N. J
Graphic.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-05-07
Tle Northern raeiiic.

n The Senate, Window, from
the committee on railroads, re-
norted with amendments the
bill extending the time for the
completion Of the N. r. R. T..
The bin amended extends the time
given to the company for the compile
ton 81 the main lines and branches,
six years from the passage Of the act,
subject to the following conditions:
l. Actual settlers on the agricur
tnral lands embraced in the grant to
the company shall be entitled to pur-
chase from the company, one quarter
section or legal subdivision there
Of. which they shall have settled on at
the price Of $3.50 per acre. All lands
sold, except by way Of mortgage, tc
aid In the construction of the road
shall lie subject to taxation according
to the laws Of the state or territory IN
which they may be situated.
2. The company are required with
in ono year after the passage Of Tho
bill TO commence the work OF con
structing its main line between Port
land. Oregon, and point as far cas-
as Wallula, w. T., and to complete
equip and put in operation the entire
line between these two ports within
four years from the time Of the com
mencemcnt Of the work.
g. The right Of way Of the company
where il passes through any canyon
pass, etc, anywhere on its line, shal
not prevent any other company fror
the use and occupancy Of the passe
in common with the Northern Pacifi
road.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-05-07
mineral Lands or the United states

Mineral Lands or the United States.
The House Commute ON Mines and
Mining have instructed Representa-
tive Stephenson Of Illinois to report
favorably to the House, and request
the passage Of the bill preparedby the
Land Commissioner ITO provide for the
survey and disposal Of the mineral
lands Of the United States" The only
material amendment proposed by the
committee is in relation to the size Of
mining claims, The bill proposed
that aiming claim located after the
first day Of September next should
eq.al but not exceed a square Of 90C
feet ON the side. The amend
mcnt increases il to 1920 feet on th,
side.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-05-07

sent out. The people Of this country
did not send it's vessel with its stores
10 Ireland for the entertainment OF the
officers and crew. 1t was sent on a
mission Of life and death. 10 De
Greeted on its arrival in the manner
mentioned, and to yield to such greet
inc il bad for both parties. Inc
money spent in entertaining the OIL
c,.rs and crew of the Constellation
were better spent in helping to relieve
those whom the vessel has beer sent
to relieve. A statement to that effect
from the municipality Of Cork would
have touched an echo in the American
heart and have been honored here. AS
If IS Americans will look on with In
dignant surprise at this horrible
adance of death" All the Worio
knows there is money in Ireland. \
should be spent on lreland's poor al
such a crisis rather than on test
monials to the officers and men who
are commissioned and paid to dis
charge the charity Of the people Q
this country.-[N Y. Graphic.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-05-07
United states Officials as Presiden.
tiai Electors.

Senator Morgan introduced bill
Congress the other day, providing
that no member Of Congress or United
States oflicehoder shall be Presiden-
tial Elector, or in any way be connect
ed with the duties of that position, un.
der penalty of perpetual disqualiG.
cation as Government official and a
iine Of from $4,000 to $4,000.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-05-07
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the postoffice at Idaho City,
Boise CO., /. T., on the 18th day of May,
which, if not called for within thirty
days, will be sent to the dead letter office.
James Allen, Joseph Gauge, Mrs. Hattie
X, Glazier, j. p Tharp, Pasqual La Peire,
Patrick Murphy, Merritt Marshal, John
b. Winters.
Persons calling for any of the above let
tiers will say advertised" and give date OF
list.
S. G. SILSBY, P. M.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-05-07

MEN differ. For instance, there is
the same difference between Jay Gould
and some other men we know Of that
there is between SIS, 100000 and Il
cents. One of whom we are which.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-05-07
Death of a weIi-known circus Man

James Cook. tho well.known clown
and Barnum's equestrian manager fol-
the past three years, died in New
York City a few weeks ago Of pneu
monia He was born in Ire
land, and at the time Of his death
was so years old. His real name was
Patrick Hay, and he came to lhi,
country to practice his profession ii
1857.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-05-07
WHOLESALE

at less prices than they can lay them down
here. A general store Of well-selectd
spring and summer stock, and am able ii
sell cheaper than ever before, because /
have bought all new fresh goods and anil
doing my own transportation, which ali
lows me to sell cheaper than any otha|
firm in the Territory; therefore giving All
nv customers and friends the advautag|
of buying cheap, Fancy Goods and Dirt
Goods, Groceries, Dried Fruits, Suganl
Coffees and Teas, Canned Goods, Boots!
Shoes and Clothing, Saddles, Harness and
Leather.
The highest cash prices paid for Hido.
and Furs.
Yours, Very Respectfully,
J. B. EMERY.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-05-07
MalTicds

ROBIE-LEIGH AT the residence Of
the BRIDES parents, May 5, 1880, by the
Rev. w. Bollard, Rector of St. MichaePs
Mr.. Henry J. Robbie and Miss Emma Jane
Leigh both of Boise City.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-05-07

CLEMENrsHaw, the witness who testi.
fled before the coroners jury in San
Francisco that De Young fred the
first shot at Kalloch, was arrested on
the 2sth ult., and locked up on a
charge of perjury.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-05-07

A NEW Atlantic cable is now being
made, and the new French company is
~ ny TO consolidate with The English
companies.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-05-07

DocroRs now say that boiled cows
milk is not good for babies--it is bet
ter raw. The doctors are right; a
raw COW gives better milk than a
boiled one.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-05-07

A DOG which won't run from an Gle
plant will break his neck to get away
from an oysler can.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-05-07

WE are about to return to our cen
sus as nation.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-05-07

take pleasure in stating to my customer
and the public in general that | will sell
goods at
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-05-07

S. G. SILSBY, P. M.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-15
BAYAKD'S BOUNCE.
ADVERSE REPORT ON HIS LEGAL TENDER REso
LUTON.

ADVERSE REPORT ON HIS LEGAL TENDER REso.
LUTON.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-The Senate finance
committee, at special meeting, took up for
action what is generally known as the Bayard
resolution. The phrase, Treasury notes of
the United States,' employed in this joint res
olution, as originally introduced, was to-day,
by common consent, replaced with the words.
United States notes" SO as to conform to the
statutory designation after this verbal change
had been made. The full text of the measure
presented for the committees action to day
was follows:
A joint resolution in relation to United States
notes:
Resolyed, By Senate and House of Repre.en.
tatives of the United States of America in
Congress assembled, that from and after the
passage of this resolution all United States
notes shall be receivable for all dues of the
United States excepting duties on imports.
and shall not otherwise be legal tender, and
any of said notes hereafter reissued shall hear
this superscription.
discussion of about an hours length took
place, at the end of which Bayard submitted q
motion that the Joint resolution be reported to
the Senate with recommendation for passage
vote wasa Immediately taken on this motion
with the following result:
Ayes-Bayard, Herman, Wallace and Morrill,.
ENoes- Beck, Ferry and Allison.
Absent, Jones, of Nevada.
The motion was therefore lost by tie vote.
At the suggestion of Bayard it was then agreed,
by common consent. that, in view Of the
known sentiments of Jones, his vote should be
considered as cast against the joint resolution,
and that it should accordingly be reported
back to the Senate adversely. The report will
probably be presented by Senator Allison. No
votes were taken to-day upon the amendments
proposed by Senator Butler to make the date
of repeal prospective January, 1885, AID by
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-15
OTHER BUSINESS.

Under this head, the written topics which
were presented at the session, on Tuesday after
noon, were taken from the table and adopted.
The members of the Lake City delegation
asked permission to send the paper, on the
topic which had been allotted to them, to the
secretary. they not having prepared written
report. Granted.
The topic given to the Farmington depart
ment to present to the convention was, SHOULD
fire departments when responding to calls
for assistance from neighboring cities and vii
lagos, be entitled to salvage
The secretary of the association, Il. o.
Strong, stated an able paper would no doubt
have been prepared but for
the fact that the city of Pennington had re-
Gently called upon department of q neigh
boring town to help extinguish fire. This
led to a spirited discussion on the subject, at
the conclusion Of which o. L. Gutter, of Ano-
ka, presented the followsng resolution:
''That it is the opinion of this association
that fire departments, when, responding to
calls for assistance from neighboring cities and
villages are entitled to receive pay for their
services"
Lost.
Mr.. q. F. Wheeler, who represents the Akron
Rubber Works, Of Akron, O., then read "a
valuable and highly interesting" paper on the
subject of "The Practicability of Rubber
goods
Mr.. Harl P. Christie, secretary of the Him
DIS State Firemen's association, and also a
representative of the American Hose company,
at Decatur, ILL.,, made few appropriate re-
marks, and hoped he would have the pleasure
to meet with the association at their next
meeting.
Mr.. Wilkens Schenck, manager of the st.
Paul supply company, followed with short
speech in the same strain,
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-15
TROUBLE BREWING.
GATHERING UP THE CLANS.

AUGUSTA Jan. IA large number of peo-
the reported condition of affaira here, were
ready to start for Augusta, but before tho
trains left they were informed by telegraph
there was no particular necessity for their pres
ence. As it was, many came to be on the
ground tomorrow. Assurances are given by
those in command at the State house that no
alarm need be felt in regard to the defense
necessary for the protection of the records and
people.
The Iusionists are busy holding caususes to-
night, and it is limited that the forward move
mcnt postponed to day will be vigorously
pressed tomorrow.
l. Is reported that Attorney Mcclellan is IRE
pairing warrant for the arrest of Gen. Cham
berlin. There IS police force of $50 men ut
the State house tonight, and sentinels are
placed outside the entrance.
The report that Hale is i'll is not true He
was never in better health than at present
Several Fusionists refused to attend the caucus
Tonight.
Fifty men, headed by Col. Heath, came
from Watcrvi!le to night, and proceeded to the
State house, where they are quarter ed.
ARMED FUsIoNIsTs HUERYING TO AUGUSTA
BcsroN, Jan. 1.-The Journal has a special
from Lumston saying excitement here is in
tense. The Fusionists openly boast they have
SIX hundred men IN Lumston ready to obey or
ders from Lamson. Over sixty Fusionists,
every one reported heavily armed, have
left here to-day by a circnitous
route for Augusta. The Lumston
light infantry, one of the two Irish companies
III the State, reported willing to obey or
ders from L1nson, though Daniel McGillegh-
udy, the recently elected captain, has not re-
ceived his commission. The Auburn infantry
and Lewiston artillery would both obey orders
from Chamberin if there should be u conflict
of authority.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-15
EDISON'S LIGHT.
What Visitors to Menlo Park trho Haze
Seen Other Electric Lights Say.
New York Sum- Jan, 81

What VisifOrs to MEMO Parh; tpho Haze
Seen Other Electric Lights Sag.
New York Sun, Jan. s.
Although many of the visitors of Menlo
park are unacquainted with what has been
heretofore accomplished in electric lighting,
by far the greatest number are we'll informed
on the subject, and it is interesting to hear
these compare Mr.. Edison's lights with the
Gramme, Siemens and Wallace lights. Said
one last evening: Gin the Avenue de rOpera,
in Paris, recently, saw ten electric lights on
one circuit. They were onethe voltaic arc
principle, and the fact that ten lights could
be generated by one dynamo machine was
considered marvel. The intensity of each
of these lights was so great that it was blind
ing. Parts of the Boulevard were brilliantly
lighted, while other points were left in deep
shade. It was easily seen that for this rea-
son, together with the cost of the lamps, this
system was not practical"
Much amusement was caused in Menlo
Park by an article recently published in
morning paper, wherein it was said that Mr..
Edison's lights were failure because none
of them was of greater intensity than an
ordinary gas-jet. That is exactly what is de-
sired. It is easy enough to make an electric
light very intense. The object is to reduce
and soften the light for practical purposes.
It has been objected by critics that the diff
ference in the coefficiency OF expansion and
contraction between platinum and glass
would result in an opening where the wires
penetrated, through which oxygen might
enter. Notwithstanding, however, the fact
that the air without has constant pressure
of fourteen pounds the square inch, the
Geissler tubes have been known to maintain
a vacuum for twenty years. The difference
in the expansion of glass and platinum has
been found to be extremely small. Mr.. Ed
ison has succeeded i'll making an ingenious
modification of the Geissler pump.
The statement was published yesterday
that the Electric Light stock had dropped to
$1 800 share, but the main dealer in these
stocks said yesterday that no sales have been
made within the last few days. The sales of
gas light stock were at the ruling prices of
the last two weeks.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-15

lists. entirely exonernting from the charge
on imputatiOns Of corruption, 50 of Sc mem
bers of the Kansas legislature who voted for
Ingalls,, thus narrowing the charges down to
four members.
NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
The United States Agricultural society held
its annual meeting this morning. John Merri-
man, of Maryland, was elected president.
resolution was passed instructing the newly
elected officers to take such measures as they
deem expedient to revive the operations of the
society, which were interrupted by the civil
war, and especially to invite the cooperation
OF State, county and local organizations.
FINANCE.
The House banking and currency committee
to-day resumed consideration of Prices bill to
exempt sight bank deposits from taxa
ton. An amendment repeating the two
per cent. tax on checks was adopted. The
question on adopting the bill as amended fol-
report to the House was lost by tie vote. On
motion of Fort consideration of Fort and Prices
resolutions, and that portion of the Presidents
message recommending abolition of tho legal
tender quality of the greenback, together wi tn
Lounsbury's bill repeating the legal tender
clause, were all made the special order for next
Wednesdays meeting.
STAR POSTAL SERVICE.
The committe ON appropriations further in.
vestigated to-day the star route mail service.
Assistant Postmaster General Brady assumes
he was justified in building up the service and
was permitted with belief Congress would sus.
tain him and make all appropriations which
would be necessary to continue the service up
on basis to which he had extended it.
LAMAR.
Senator Gordon has telegram from Gen
Singleton from Jackson, Miss, to-day, saying
Lamar was slightly paralyzed. Better now
Am with him.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-15
NO. 5

postage paid to ffty-fve towns and cities b.
which but twenty-five replies were RECEIVED -
them six towns were unprovided with fire. ~
lection, or fire organizations of anv kind
From the replies received from the other e,nI
teen, the tabulated statement appended i
compiled.
Continuing, he says: In this connection
would earnestly recommend that the Officers oF
each department keep an accurate record of
tho fires and losses in their respective nlacos
together with the causes thereof, and of Ito
amount of insurance paid.
Aside from the statistics of losses bv fire
within our own State during the past wear il
NAV not be uninteresting to note those Which
have occurred in the United States
and Canada. According to tabIos
published by the Insurance Chronir1o
the losses by fire in this country for the nine
months ending September, aggregated s6I =
$50, 100. For the corresponding perion of the
wear previous the loss was SAG, 029. 900 The
1876 were $6,0l4.s00, while in 1878 they were
1886, 600. The losses in the United States
and Canada combined for the nine month, er
coed the losses of 1878 by 81, 53S, 400. The
report dwelt at length upon the crime of in
cendiarism, and advised the authorities TO he
more vigilant. The insurance companies are
also said to be largely responsible for incen-
diary fires. The companies rate that class of
fire at from 80 to 60 per cent. of the whole.
Many fires occur because insurance is CHEAP
and easily obtained.
Legislative action is needed to prevent in
surance companies from paying more than two
thirds of any loss occurring by fire. As the
owners would then sustain a portion of the
loss there would be no incentive for them t.
fire their own property. The following tables
were submitted with the report:
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-15
On the atlantic Coast.

New YORK, Jan. 13.-The snow fall which
surprised the people this morning began in this
city soon after midnight and continued till
nearly noon to-day. About eight inches of
Snow fell, but brisk westerly winds drifted it
about and in many places in the streets it was
fully foot in depth. In Maine
about foot of snow fell. At
other points it was from six to eight
inches. At the south but little snow fell, but
heavy fall of rain and sleet is reported Tho
storm is now passing off the coast at Cape Hat
teras, followed by rapidly clearing and colder
weather. The snow has caused much incon
venience and decay to travel and business In
the city. Teams on all the street car lines
were doubled up soon after daylight, but fire.
quent blockades occurred and cars were often
thrown off the track by the drifting snow. The
st. Louis express train on the Pennsyl-
vania railroad was two hours late. The storm
is very severe along the sound.
RICHMOND, Va, Jan. l3.-Between sunset
yesterday and sunrise to-day the thermometer
marked fall of So degrees. Snow, the first of
the winter, fell to the depth of three inches.
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RESOLUTIONS.

The following resolutions were presented and
adopted:
That the executive committee be authorized
to lay an assessment on every company or or
ganization, not exceeding 81, for the purpose
of defraying the cost of publishing report of
the minutes of this convention.
That the sum of S25 be drawn to pay the sec
rotary of the association for services during
| the past year.
That the thanks of the association be ten
dered to the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul,
Sioux City railroads for the reduction in fares
| to delegates to the convention over said roads.
That the thanks of the association be ten
dered to the hremen, city government and citi-
zens of Hastings in general for their generous
| hospitality extended to the members of the
convention.
That a vote of thanks be rendered the de-
partments of Red Wing, Anoka and St. Cloud
for their exhaustive papers on the topics which
they presented.
STANDING COMMITTEE.
The followinf standing committees were then
appointed by the president for the ensuing
year:
Executive committee-George w. Freeman,
st. Paul; n. P. Sine, Faribault; and +. L..
Joy, Saltwater.
Committee on topics-Frank Brueur. st.
Paul; Q. Frederichs, Minneapolis; and T. A.
Noble, Mortified.
Legislative committee-William Lewellyn,
Red Wing; B. Vossburg, st. Cloud; W. j.
Whipple. Winona; N. F. w. Krans, Hastings;
and 81. E. Humphrey, Lake City.
Reference committee-W. NJ. Bracket, Min
neapolis; w. E. Hawkins, Red Wing; John
Walsh, Austin; Charles Bison, Henderson;
and L. W. Noble, Chaska.
The convention then adjourned sine die.