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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1881-05-20

Mohaned Ais legs were FIRST
placed in stocks arranged 50 that no
was compelled to stand, without hav-
ing the power Of moving, for ten CON
secutive hours. The screw was then
applied to his thumbs. This iDgeni-
GUS instrument Of torture, which il
not unlike miniature copying press,
consists Of two plates, each about two
inches long aud less than one inch
wide, the two plates being Joined by
a central screw On the inner sur
face OF the upper plate are two spikes
about onc-quarter Of an inch long.
When a victim has to be operated up-
on, his thumbs are placed closely par
allel to each other, and the machine is
slipped on in such way that when
the plates are drawn together by the
screw, the spikes are forced through
the flesh into the bore. Mohatned
was thus tortured. The spikes wera
driven in on the outer part Of each
thumb between the joint and the nail.
This operation was thrice repea ed,
each time on different place, aid
each time the spike was forced into
the bone. Although The wounds are
now healed, his thumbs are numb and
almost useless. Finally. one hundred
and eighty lashes with Aoorbatsk,
were administered on his feet and legs.
1t is true blood was not drawn, but
his feet assumed, both in size and
shape, strong resemblance to two
pumpkins
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1881-05-20

By keeping the soil beneath charg ed
with moisture, the forest regions tend
to make gradual and constant the sup
ply Of water to the rivers, and give
uniformity to the flow; and hence,
when forests are cut away, the rains
reach speedily the streams, making
them liable to alternate periods of
Wasteful violence and worthless feeble
ness. The cutting away OF forests
has led, in the Alps, to uncomfortable
foods, dcspoiled fields, aud an impov-
ished people; and in America, to an
nual seasons of dry mill-ponds, an inn
mense sacrifice of water power, and
the desertion of many mill site.
The young man who hammers his
thumbnail this spring while putting
down carpets, or who is violently
caught under the chin by a clothes
line when he goes out III the yard after
dusk, should remember that in the re-
vised edition Of the New Testament
the words have been changed to cha
des" and condemnation" San Fran
cisco Chronicle.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1881-05-20

The Rev. 0. M Consens said in a
sermon at Portland, Me, that every
member of his congregation was a .'ci-
der guzzler," and is to be tried for it
by his Conference. A revivalist gave
almost as much offense at Fairfield,
Iowa. He said it was frivolous for
women to wear feathers in their hats,
wherenpon two girls left the house
with feathers flying The preacher
called after them: This is Gods
granary; there goes the chaff; thank
God the wheat remains
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1881-05-20

Tu the Pennsylvania State Senate
resolution was unanimously agreed
upon and sent to the House for con-
ourrence, looking to the transfer of the
remaias Of William Penn from the
Jordan Westinghouse graveyard,
Bnckinghamshire, England, to Phila-
delphia Tue resolution also provides
that copies be sent to Peter Penn, Ire
land, apdAVm. Stewart, England, rep
resentatisrs at law of VIM. Penn,
asking their corporation in the matter,
and requests the cooperation of the
President Of therUnited States, if nee
essary, in securing the object.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1881-05-20
Qualifications.

An old lady walked into lawyers
Office, when the following converse
tion took place:
Lady Squire, I called to see if you
would like to take this boy and make
a lawyer Of him.
Lawyer-The boy appears to be
rather young, madam; how old is he!
Lady-Seven years, sir
Lawyer-He is decidedly too young
have you no older boys?
Lady-Ol,, yes; | have several; but
we have concluded to make farmers OF
the others. l told the old man
thought this little fellow would make
a first rate lawyer, SO | called to see
|if you would take him.
Lawyer--Oh, madam, he is too
young yet to commence the study Of
the profession; but why do you think
this boy better calculated for lawyer
than your other sons?
Lady-Why, you see, sir, he is just
seven years old to-day. When he was
only five he'd lie like all nature; when
he got to be six he was saucy and i'm
pudent as any critic could be, and now
he'll steal anything he can lay bis
hands on.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1881-05-20

A Boston letter-writer says, very
sadly: "Our noted men so; but who is
coming to Gil their places? Is it not a
fact that the naxt generation of Bos-
ton will be as barren of famous men
as the past has been distinguished for
them? Outside of two or three, |
cannot call to mind single young
man who is getting hold on the Bos-
ton public. There seems to be lack
of determined effort sufficient to win
honorable distinction"
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1881-05-20

The play of The Streets of New
York was produced in Boston the 9th
er night, and several old ladies, who
are close readers of the New York
dallies, supplied themselves with bot
ties OF spirits OF ammonia before 60
ing to the theater.-[ Norris:own Her
aid.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1881-05-20

Visitor: "How long has your mas
ter been away?' Irish footman:
"Well, sor, ev he'd cum home yester-
day, he'd !. bin gone a wake tu-mor-
ror; hut ev he duzn't return the day
ofther shure, he'll a bin away a fort
night mkt Thorsday. Punch.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1881-05-20

Tight FOR ALT, "A AonIos, MosTHEy T.,
voted to the New RELIGION. 81 per year
Send B cent stamp for sample copies.
A. S. WINCHESTER, Manager.
P. O. Box 1897. San Francisco, Cal.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1881-05-20

If a girl has pretty teeth she laughs
often, if she's got pretty foot she
will wear short dress, and if she's
got neat hand she's fond of a game
of whist; and if the reverse, she dis
likes all these small affairs.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1881-05-20

When funny man ,f London
daily writes a good joke the editorial
staff is called up, oys.ers are served,
and the paper don't appear that day.
Aud it is a noteworthy fact that no
London daily has missed a publication
day for ten years back Breakfast
Table.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1881-05-20

Disguised man says: "Why don't
hotels find some substitute for the ev-
erlasting beefsteak for breakiast?"
Bless you, lots of 'em do. Cowhide is
the favorite substitute.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1881-05-20

A bright little boy, who had been
engaged i'll combat with another bov,
was reproved by his aunt, who told
him he ought always to wait until the
other boy "pitched upon him." "Well," F"
exclaimed the little hero, "but if
wait for the other boy to begin I'm
afraid there won't be any fight"
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1881-05-20

Mr.. Hayes has nothing to do now
but sit cross-legged before the fire and
dream of fighting the Mormons.-T At
lanta Constitution.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1881-05-20
PosT0FFIcEs.
The following is a list Of the postof1ices
in Idaho Territory:

The following is list of the postoffice
in Idaho Territory:
Ada county.
Boise City. EmmettsviIle,
Falk's Store, Lower Boise.
Middleton, Payette Store,
Star, Thurman's Mills.
Alturas county.
Atlanta, Mountain Home,
Rocky Bar, Bonaparte,
Ethels Arco,
Ketchum. Bellevue.
Bradford, Bullion,
Galena, SsB Tooth.
Bear Lake county.
Bennington, Bloomington.
Fish Haven, Georgetown.
Iowa Bar, Liberty,
Montpelier, Ovid,
Paris. Saint Charles.
Boise county.
Banner, Centerville
Horseshoe Bend, Idaho Citv
Pioneerville, placeryilIe
Quartzburg Souaw Creek
Garden valley.
Idaho county.
clear Water, Elk City.
| IoItonwood, Grangeville,
John Days Creek, Mount Idaho.
Shearer's Ferry, Washington
Geur d.Alene, Freedom.
Glenwood
Lemhi county.
Fort Lemhi, Gibhonsv;ua
Ch sllis Jnnnt;o,
salmon dla, City. BONANZA City.
Crystal, Cmster
Paranno.
Nez Perce County.
naha' Lapwai,
Genesee. Mos .ou
LeMnston' fias,inn Mountain Cove
Oneida County
oneiua' oiis4o' berry Creek,
Eagle Rock, Fran,l;n
uen,iie s'eli,l vaiiey Malad City,
min nInk GreeK, Oxford,
Soda Springs, Swan Lake.
weston. Glencoe
Lava MarkatI Ia,a
Soda Springs, -.'
0wyhee County.
BRINE Brnnean y. Valley. Silver City.
Shoshone County.
Pierce City.
Cassia county.
Albion Glenn;s Ea.r
Goose Creek, Rock creek
Salmon Falls, Bridge
Oakley, Laneyle
Washington county
Brewnlee, Councii yarav
Indian Valley, Middle valley
'aiuoria' Weiser Bride.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1881-05-20
saaha semi- Worla
Published
tuesdays Sc Fridays
HEMAN and CHAS. E. JONES.
HEMAN JONES. BUSINESS MANAGER.
Vice in Brick Building Adjoining Postefite. Montgomery
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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1881-05-20
Notice.

Painting a Paper Hanging.
House, sign and wagon painting and
pape: hanging in the neatest style by John
H. Runyan. Shop on Wall street, above
postotficr
IDAHO -rrY, April IS, 1880.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-09-22

WHAT has Mr.. Gustaveson done that
his chances for political preferment
should be rendered hopeless by the sup
port of The Tribune2 The advocacy of
that paper has been an Upas tree to the
hopes of aspirants for political honors.
It's opposition is earnestly sought for by
those who have hopes to serve the peo-
pie. No circumstance made the unani-
nous support which Mr. Estabrook re-
ceived from this county more certain
than the fact that The Tribune bitterly
denounced him. That settled the matter.
The election of Judge Smart was fore.
gone conclusion when the republican or
gan went back on him. The Tribune is
like dream. 1t works by contraries.
Its opposition is earnestly desired by all
who desire success. 1t has a rare facul-
ty of being on the wrong side, or rather
when it declares itself, right is invariably
in opposition to it. We have heard of
men who paid literally to compilers of
state and of local histories for the privi-
lego of being ''let alone" in the BIZ
ographical sketches; and this has become
a source of revenue always calculated up
on by those literary nomads. Has The
Tribune adopted similar tactics2 Is it
''really and truly" aware of the fatality
connected with its support?
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-09-22

ONE of our local officers with an ap-
probation of the humorous, received a
summons to serve short time since up
on man supposed to be living in the
town of Newton. Upon visiting the
mans former home he found the man
had been dead for some time past, and
as the attorney who gave him the sum-
mons had told him to be sure and get
service on the man in some way, he re-
turned it to the justice who issued it with
the following ''retnrn" endorsed upon it:
"Manitowoc County,-ss., hareby GER
tify that on the 18th day of September,
A. D., 1881, at the town of Newton in said
county, the within named defendant not
being by me found above ground, serv-
ed the within summons on said defend
ant by leaving true copy thereof at the
Luthern Cemetery, that being his last
and usual place of abode, and in the
presence of his tomb stone" We believe
the attorney did not take Judgment in
the case on the return day of the sum-
mons. For further particulars in the
case enquire of Wieboldt and he can tell
you all about it.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-09-22
PLUMB & NELSON, GROCERS.
Whites Block, South Side, Cor. Buffalo
and Eighth Sts., North Side.

o. r. Bacon makes good Baking Pow
der. We sell Id. at at 1Oc, Id. 2Oc.,
40c. for ID.
Syrups will be higher this winter than
usual bat goods will be fine.
We buy r. L. Rabbits goods in job
bling way. See how we sell them:
Rabbits best soap, formely Sc. now &C.
60 saleratus 1Oc Sc.
=" 1776 wash powder, 15c,
now 12t.
Rabbits best 1776 wash powder Csc now
Rabbits best 1776 wash powder, SC now
cents.
Rabbits best potash per box, 10c.
Make note of the prices. These are
the best goods of the kind in the world
and lower than you can get common
truck for
We sell Horsford's Phosphate Baking
Powder. Do you like it?
We have no specialities in our business
tspeclallties always mean something that
pays large profits) but work it all on a
regular small margin. This we can do
because our sales are large and expenses
light.
For the coming season our Oyster
business is going to be immense because
we handle fine goods at regular grocery
profits. For instance, Sc. on each can,
net, Is enough for US while an exclusive
Oyster man wouldn't think of touching
them for less than 13c. to 15c. which of
course consumers won't pay after they
understand the thing. We warrant our
OnnIS q 9 rrnn1 nc ,,oo1yol
every time. Look at our prices and com
pare with others:
Select, Der can. 4Oc.
Standard, Soc.
Stew, 25c,
We want to call your attention to few
things on which we are away below the
market. We offer
Soda Crackers, by the Dbl. at &c. Id. &c.
Kinks Soap box, $500. sc.
Rice, regular Sc. grade A, sc.
French Prunes, (worth 15c.) Zoe.
Coffee, Gas good as any Ice. grade) 123c.
Tea-Japan, good as you can get at 45c.
3Oc. or lbs. for $100
To supply two successful stores we
have to buy very largely and always get
choice of stocks and at low figures, al
ways being ready to take hold of bar.
gains which are frequently offered u.s.
This accounts for the leaders which We
continually have to offer you.
We are handling California goods very
extensively this year aud can offer you
very choicest Pears in boxes containing
l bushel at 50. 80. Plums in half bushe
boxes at S2.15 box. Grapes Malaga, al
2Oc. ID. PLUMB & NELSON
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-09-22

BIBINGER & DAY claim the following
points of merit for the Red Jacket Plow,
OF which they are selling such large
quantities: a. Simplicity of construc,
ton. CO. Lightness of draft, width and
depth of furrow considered. a. Ease
Of management, resulting from nicely of
adjustment, mechanical balance, and
utilization of power. o. For general
purposes, without changing any of its
parts-in heavy, tough sod, brittle sod,
high clover, timothy, weeds, straw man
ure,-in short on all kinds of foul lands.
Co. Adaptation to different kinds of soil,
clay loan, gravel, sand, and the most
tenacious alluvial deposits.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-09-22
HENRY &ENDLIK.
HENRY VI ULHOLLAND, JR
q. s. MARSEAL'S SALE,

=, Ira e. Goodall, Assignee in Bankruptcy of tho
Rock River Insurance Company, vs.. Go,tlieh
Oestreich commonly known Gottfricd Oest-
reich.-U. s. District Court for the Eastern Dis
trict Of Wisconsin.
BY virtue of an al writ Of herl facias, issued out
OF and under the seal OF the District Court of the
United States for the Eastern District of Wiscon-
sin, in the above entitled cause tested on the 3th
day OF June, 1881, to me directed, commanding me
OF the goods and chattels, lands and tenemenis O,
the above named defendant to cause to be made q
certain sum OF money therein specified, 1 have
levied upon and shall sell at public auction, to the
highest bidder, on Saturday, the 5th day of No
vember, 1881. at 10 O'Clock A NJ at the court house
in the city Of Manitowoc, in said District, all tho
right, title and interest which the above named
defendant had on the 18th day OF October 1871 or
has since acquired, in aud 10 the following de-
scnbed property, to-wit: The east half Of the
northwest quarter: also the southwest quarter of
the northwest quarter; also the northwest quarter
OF the northwest quarter, all said land being in
section No. thirty-six 1850 in township No twenty
(2Ol in range No twenty-three (23), and lying and
being situate in the town of Kossuth in the coun-
ty of Manitowoc and state of Wisconsin.
HENRY FINK, L. S. Marshal
Marshal's Office, Milwaukee. aug It'd
Manitowoc, Wis, September ~, 1881.
BY DON A. SHOVE, Deputy
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-09-22

THERE was but very little excitement
in the city over the death of President
Garfield. 1t was an event so long expect
ed that excitement had subsidized. Mr..
Esslinger draped the front of the post
office in mourning, and the large portrait
of the president over the delivery window
was set in frame of Grape and flowers.
Flags on public buildings and on the
shipping were displayed at half mast.
At 6 in the evening the bells of the city
were tolled and again on Wednesday
morning. There was no suspension OF
business and matters moved on as qEiel.
ly as if an extraordinary event had not
occurred,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-09-22
U. S. MARSHAL'S SALE.

Ira E, Goodall, Assignee in Bankruptcy of the
ROCK River insurance Company, VS.. Eustasch
Netter.--U 5. District Court for the Eastern Dis
trict of Wisconsin.
BY virtue Of an al. writ of fieri faclas issued out
OF and under the seal of the District Court of the
United States for the Eastern District of Wiscon-
sin, in the above entitled cause tested on the 30h
day of June, 1881, to me directed, commanding me
OF the goods and chattels, lands and tenements of
the above named defendant to cause to be made q
certain sum of money therein specified have
levied upon and shall cell at public auction TO the
highest bidder, on Saturday, the 5th day of No
vember, 1881, at 10 clock A. M at the court house
in the city OF Aanitowoc in SAID District all the
right title and interest which the above named
defendant had on the 18th day Of October, 1871 or
has since acquired In and to the following de-
scribed property, to-wit: The west half OF the
southwest quarter of the northeast quarter. and
the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter.
all SAID land being in section No twenty-nine
(29 IN township No. eighteen as in range No.
TWENTY-FIVE (22), being situate in the town of Lib
erty in the county of Manitowoc and state of Wis
consin. HENRY FINK, U. S. Marshal.
Marshals Office, Milwaukee.
Manitowoc, Wis. September ~, 1881
BIZ DON A. SHOVE, Deputy.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-09-22

One of Sheriff Murphy's new boarders
rejoices in the euphoneous name of John
Moriarity. From it We should Judge that
he is an Italian, but it was not on that
account however that he was invited to
take up lodgings at the Murphy Hotel.
John is very timber jointed fellow, he
can even stand on one foot while he puts
the other behind his neck and performs
other like tricks. He does not use his
supple body for good purpose tho, he
has chronic habit Of twisting himself
into some contorted shape and going
from house to house begging, represent
ing himself to be very much crippled I'M
til he collects little money and then
spends it for whiskey. Hugh picked
him up on the street Saturday night very
drunk and on Monday morning lie made
complaint against him under the tramp
law. Justice Byron gave him ten days
on bread and water
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-09-22

A MAN and his wife living in the town
of Newton were recently arrested for sell
ing milk to cheese factory from which,
1t was alleged, they had removed part
OF the cream before selling. They were
taken before Justice Byron, pleaded not
guilty, and the case was tried on Mon
day. The prosecution proved to the sat-
isfaction of the justice that they had long
been addicted to the habit, which was
not only fraud upon the cheese manu-
facturer, but also upon every other pat
ron of the factory, and they were fined
$40 and costs, amounting to $40 5.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-09-22
PROCLAMATION BY THE MAYOR

To the citizens Of ManitoDoc:-As q
token of respect to the memory of our
lamented president, James A. Garfield,
whose funeral services will be held at
Cleveland, Ohio, on Monday, Sept. &c,
1881, at 2 o'clock P. NJ, and to appropri-
ately observe that eventfuI day
[ hereby request that all places of
business be closed on Monday next from
2 P. NJ. to 4 P. NJ. That all citizens are
invited to have their buildings draped in
mourning on Sunday and Monday. That
the church societies cause the tolling OF
bells each day for half an hour from sun
set until Tuesday next, and on Monday
from 2 to 2:30 o'clock P. NJ. That all
masters of vessels and owners of flags are
requested to have them displayed at half
mast from now until sun set, Monday,
September 26, 1881.
JOHN SCHUErrE, Mayor.
Dated, Mayors Office, Manitowoc,
September %, 1881.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-09-22

SOME despicable persons or person
went to work deliberately on Sunday
night last and cut up the harnesses which
were on the horses at Mr.. Keene's hotel.
There was dance at that place and quite
number of persons from the city were
present, having gone out in buggies.
Some of them found it necessary to bor5
row harnesses to get home, and others
had their buggy tips badly cut up.
Some effort should be made to ferret out
the scoundrels and give them the full
punishment which their acts merit.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-09-22
ESCAPED FROM THE Tolls

Jno. Bacon, Laporte, Ind, writes:-
'Hurrah for Spring Blossom; it's all you
recommended it to be. My dyspepsia
has all vanished. Why don't you adver-
tise it? What allowance will you make
If l take dozen bottles, SO that 1 could
oblige my friends occasionally" Price
SOC, trial bottles 1Oc. Sold by Robinson
& Hinrichs.