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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-02-20

In the Star Route trial at " ashing.
ton, ex-Attorney, General McVeagh
was pluced on the stand and related
the story Of what is known as Rer-
dell's confession. Using Rerdell's Ian.
guage as near as possible, he told of
the formation of the Star Route con.
spiracy; of the methods of underbid-
ding and of securing an increase. He
described the process of affidavit fix.
ing and getting up petitions. The
methods of bookkeeping were detail.
ed, showing how Brady was known in
the ledger under fictitious name
Then came recital of the circnm-
stances arising from the Congressional
Investigation, and of how Brady had
reduced the pay upon certain routes
on that occasion and afterward restor.
ed 1t to the ori sinal figures.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-02-20
Oregon Short Line.
Wa.la WallA Union.

There is good authority for the
statement that the engineers of the
Oregon Short Line have found the
Powder river better line for rail-
road from Snake river than the Burnt
river route now occupied by the forces
Of the @. r. & N. Co. The new route
leaves Snake river about twenty-five
miles further down that stream than
the month of Burnt river, and leaves
Baker City as many miles to the west.
As we nndersta ID the country, the
Powder river route, while furnishing
a better line for railroad than Burnt
river, does not pass through as line
aud productive a section, and thus a
road down Powder river would have
less local traffic than one down Burnt
river. This loss, though. is balanced
by less grades aud shorter route. In
LIlS COuIlGCtlOu, we uclstdHu Cld'
the residents of SEmmervile are pre-
pared to show railroad engineers a
shorter and better route over the Blue
Mountains than the one now occupied
by the O. r. II N. Go. If the state
ments made to us are verified by the
o. S. l.. engineers, who are now ex-
ploring the Powder river and its trib.
utaries, and preparing to call on the
5ummerville people for the promised
guides over the Blue Mountains, j
will not be long before "the stick
stuck men" will be stalking out The
route of the Oregon Short Line int
Walla Walla. 1t would probably b.
well for Wala Walla to take some &C
ton in this matter. What, we are no
prepared this morning to suggest.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-02-20
IyDIsPUTABLE FACTS.
From Jus Ice. New York City

InaL UUulu, VdH'V' WIN 'o
ton. Stanford, Sage, Field, &c, TWEEN
ty years ago were comparatively poor
men, and to-day these five men are
worth probably $5oo,oOo,ooo, and
through the corporations they control,
WELD the power Of SO. 600 ,O0o, 600.
That they control absolutely the leg
islatures Of a majority Of the States OF
the Union; make and nnnake Cover
nors, Judges, United States Senator'S
aud Congressman, and under the forms
Of popular government are practical
dictators Of the governmental policy
of the United States.
That within twenty years two hum
dred millions of acres OF the pubic
lands have been given to corporations,
equal to about four acres for every
man, woman and child in the United
States.
That this wealth and power has
been acquired largely through bribery
and corruption Mr.. Gould testified
in 1873 that he contributed money to
control Legislation in four States; and
it was proved that the Erie road, in a
single year under his management,
disbursed more than 100000 for
this purpose. His interference with
the administration of our courts of
justice is illustrated by his telegraph
ing United States Senator Plumb ask
ing him to support Stanley Matthews
tor the United States Supreme Court.
And the striking spectacle was pre-
scented of Whitelaw Reid, editor of one
of the leading Republican journals Of
the country, lobbying GA the flor Of
the United States Senate to secure Mr.
Matthew's confirmation as Judge o.
the Supreme Court of the United
States.
That because Senator Thurman was
active in compelling the Pacific rail
roads, in which Mr.. Gould was inter
: ested, to fulfill their contracts will
the Government, that honest man an,
: able statesman could not return to tn,
United States Senate.
That E, D. Worcester, treasurer o
, the New York Central Railroad, test
! fled before the late Constitutional Con
: vention of the State of New York tina
I that that road paid 1905 900 one yea
and 100000 another to obtain legisla
ton, and that IT WAS OBTAINED.
That in the United States Senatori
, al contest in New York in 1881,
member Of the Legislature stated tina
: he had been given $4,000 to vote for
railroad candidate for the mite
States Senate; that he had given tn
money to the Speaker and asked 70
an investigation. An investigated
was ordered, and a State Senator an
two lobbyists were indicted, but the
have not been tried and 1t is state
that corporation influence will proven
their trial, or, if tried, secure their &C
s. quittal.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-02-20
administrators Notice.

1" PROBATE Court Of Boise County, l. T.
In the matter of the Estate of
j. X. sHAFEk, Decea,ed.
Ek o ~, - HEREBY GIVEN BY THE I'm.
esta.o dersgned Administrator of the above named
claims gre it9rs OF, and all persons hayina
WITH - s a.use SAID deceased, 10 exhibit the SAM
w. ", -, .Ie necessary vouchers within four n"nth
AK IN Tue hrst publication of this notice n ,bn ~
at his office in Idaho City. Roso Cnnntr
Idaho CITY Fob IN - q. siLSBY, adm'r.
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Knife with u History.
Belleyue Sun.

A few evenings since, as Henry
Weber drew a large, one-blade peck
ct knife from his pocket and began
whiting off the end of a plug Of to-
bacco to fill his welcome companion, a
little wooden pipe, said: ~ will re-
late little scrap of history connected
with that knife" and he did, the sub.
stance of which is as follows: In the
fall of 1881 he and several other gen.
tlemen were hunting on Deer creek
above Bellevue, when he wounded, and
supposed he had killed, fine deer.
Going up to the animal he drew out
the knife and plunged it into its neck
to bleed it. AS the blood started, the
deer, which was alive, having only
been stunned, Jumped up. AS it arose,
the knife, blade and all, was forced in.
to the neck, and the deer succeeded in
making his escape. Late last fall Mr..
| Weber again went on hunting ex-
cursion to Deer creek and succeeded
in killing a deer When he inserted
the knife into the neck to bleed it he
noticed that the blade struck hard
substance. On severing the head the
knife that be had lost with the deer a
year before dropped out.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-02-20


bows and girls in Chicago; also sixty
millienaires.
New York is to have Chinese
newspaper, which is to be edited by
Wong Chin Foo.
Great Britain's champion chimney
{Townscnd's Glasgow is 446 feet
high.
A cremation furnace at Gniha has
turned Into ashes during the past four
wears more than q hundred bodies.
Twenty-Five per cent were men.
lngersoll almost paralyzrd Judge
Wiley the other day by saying: Il
am not as smart as the court thinks |
am"
The people and press Of Russia think
a great European war impending ana
inevitable. Russian currency is de-
preca,ing and armies are strengthen
ing.
A deserted damsel at Alviso rushed
into ballroom the other night and
threw pan full Of molasses npon the
shirt front of her fathless lover. This
is the sweetest revenge on record. Be-
ware of the lasses.
During the removal Of Prince de-
rome to huteul, France, strong guard
was placed about to prevent his es-
cape. No visitors are allowed to en-
ter the asylum where the prince is
placed. The prince has become very
detected
The projected tunnel under the Hud-
son at New York, upon which nearly
two million dollars and wenty-eight
lives have been wasted, has been aban
donrd, it is reported, the death of Ire
nor w. Park having discouraged the
other stockholders.
The editor of Dublin newspaper
has framed and hung in his Office a
unique memorial of reporters fore
thought. 1t is telegram which he
received few weeks ago and i
reads: "Please keep column open fo
dastardly outrage to be committed a
ii o'clock tonight.
Bill Nyo touches on an obvious fac
in this fashion: We touch one mans
arm, he says, AMI it is nerveless, All
other and it is like grasping bar 0
polished steel. So it is with brains
Some are great habby things, through
which there is no thrill of a divin
spirit, Others are the crucibles i
which genius is forever making he
assays.
A marriage ceremony came to a
abrupt and ludicrous termination tn
other day in Atlanta, Ga. A promi
nent clergyman of that city havin
consented to unite colored couple
had just asked the solemn question
wilt thou take this woman" etc
when an old fame of the bridegroom
said: Henry, jess dare you to sa
yes" Henry sank into the neares
chair without word, and the comps
ny thoughtfully withdrew.
Mrs. Samuelsen, an Austin lady, d
not know that Mrs. Flapjack was
widow, SO when the latter spoke
her late husband the former remarked
"My old man came home late one
when we were first married, but /
never risked it second time. Yo
should make it unhealthy for your la
husband to stay ont late at nights, ar
then you would always have him ia
where you could put your hands G
him after dark.
The agitation of the question of II
stoppage Of the coinage of standal
Il a II, 4 IN Ia
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One of our young bloods called on
his dulcinea the other evening, and as
he knocked at the door it so happened
that his prospective father-in-Iaw, who
was the only individual about the
house to respond, was in an adjoining
room trying TO carve out steak from
a joint of frozen hog meat, The old
gentleman presently appeared at the
door, holding in his hand huge but
cher knife about three feet long. The
young blood thought he took in the
situation at a glance aud supposing
the old man wanted gore he made q
bee line for home The matter ha:
since been explained Ncz Perez
News.
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A London organ-grinder recently es-
capped fine by very ingenious ex-
cuse. He had been playing before the
house of an irascible old gentle
man, who furiously, and with wild ges-
ticulations, ordered him to "move on"
The organ-grinder stolidly ground on,
and was arrested for his disturbance
At the trial the judge asked him why
he did not leave when requested. "No
spik lnglese," was the reply. "Well, I"
said the judge, "but you must have
understood his gestures, his notions
81 tinkee he come to dance" was the
rejoinder, that caused the Judge to
laugh heartily and let the musician GO
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/. P. FISHER, .. As''ss' as s s
M s5sn%ntd'I to DAS Seesiss .av'''''
a ia,l cnInmns of this p'p'''
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-02-04

hours when l heard stealthy footsteps
| approaching, nearer and nearer, till
they came so close TO the window that
could catch some conversation.
You're sure there's no ore else in
the house?"
"Quits sure"
"1ou say she's in hed:"
"Ges-I saw her put the light out
some time ago in her room, for took
care TO ascertain which one it was;
but she left the gas lit in the lower
part OF the house for the benefit of the
master and mistress, no doubt, little
thinking what kindness she was Co
ing US"
"She's little fool. Fancy letting
house and never asking the name of
the person who took itf'
All said third voice. ''she's q
neat thing in housekeepers,'
They had opened the window while
speaking, and one man jumped down.
raised my weapon, trembling in ev-
ely limb, and aimed at mis- legs as
well as was able in the dark.
wounded him, for he uttered fear
full oath and sank TO the ground.
Were soldi' said another "Mis-
sus, you shall rue this"
Iconcluded the speaker addressed
the woman VIII" had visited me some
hours before, but for myself dared
not breathe lest they should discover
how very weak the opposition was. l
heard the woman reply that she had
not sold them, aud then came the
sound OF retreating footsteps; but the
man whom l had shot was left be
hind, and my blood ran cold when l
thought perhaps l had killed him, for
after that one oath he made no sound.
For moment l stood irresolute. and
then turned and fled up stairs. Seiz-
Ing candle l returned to the cellar,
and never shall forget the ghasuy
sight that presented itself The man
lay there pale as death and quite as
still, while one leg of his trousers was
saturated with blood. If had killed
him what should dos sped back
to the dining-rooT, and returned
with the water bottle and some bran
dy. l dashed some water in his face
and thanked Heaven when he moved
family; and then, sitting down
raised his head TO nay knee and put
the brandy to his lips. He swallow
ed little and seemed TO revive, but
the next moment he tainted again,
and | was at my wits end. What il
he should die?
Ilonged with an unspeakabie long.
ing for Mr.. ard Mrs. Newstead's re-
tarn, and could only pray the man
might recover. At last there was the
sound of carriage-wheels on the drive,
and rushed to the door. L remenl-
Der nothing more; but | was told af-
terward that Mr.. Newsiead caught
me as | sank helpless, now that the
need of exertion was over. They dis
covered the man, sent for doctor,
who dressed his wounds, and the
next morning he was removed to the
infirmary. For many days lay il!
with brain fever, but when at ienglh
l recovered l begged to be taken to
see him, that | might tell him how
sorry was that had hurt him. At
my earnest request Mr.. Newstead de-
clined to prosecute him; but never
think Of the night was left in charge
without hoping that it was the turn
ing point 10 his life, and that the lem
iency accorded him had more power
for good than the longest term of I'M
prisonment would have had.
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n, J.. YESLER's FIRST ADDITION TO
THE CITY OF SEATTLE

The great rush for lots in this addi-
ton is unprecedented. Over fifty OF
them sold in the last four weeks. They
are one mile east from the postufiice, on
the shortest and most direct route To
Lake Washington. Mill street extends
through the addition. The lots are
small farms by themselves. being 60x12o
feet in size. They are situated ON n
high plateau, overlooking the bay, and
in the near future will undoubtedly be
right in the heart of the Queen City
of the Pacific coast. These lots are
not offered for sale to SPECTATORS for
cash. The plan is to give every man,
no matter what his financial circum-
stances, a chance to secure q lot or
block of land, that as slime rolls
round" he will have reason to rejoice
instead Of weep over his purchase. II
he is SPECTATOR and pays cash down
for his purchase, we bind him to clear
and fence his lot or lots within year.
If he is a poor man, DESTROYS of secur-
ing home and saving rent, We give
him a years chance for bis life, and if
he behaves himself well, makes good
neighbor, and especially if he clears
and improves his lot nicely, We give
him a better chance. We prefer selling
lots to this class of people on easy
terms, than to receive all cash IL
hand. Our object is to increase and
multiply" homes and improvements,
that our census returns may show a
population of 10000 in 1884, 10000 in
1883, 10000 in 1892, and 100000 in 1886,
with corresponding wealth. There are
abundant resources in the lakes and
rivers, the hills and mountains, the
plains and valleys behind Us. and the
broad Pacific before rs, to warrant this
happy state of affairs, and they will be
pf0perly utilized to this end by our
wide-awake citizens, and ''don't vou for
get it," If you do, you may lose the
chance to secure one of the finest,
largest and cheapest lots in the city.
Price 500 each for inside lots; $3.50
for corners, with $25 off for one corner
and two inside lots adjoining. Apply to
Ii. s. Booth, first door west of the post
Office, Seattle, Wash. Ter. Dec4 81.
"P. S.-No matter how sleepy man
is when he comes to Seattle, within if
teen minutes to as many days, accord
ing to his intuition, he wakes up to the
truth of the situation, is seized with
that imr-.ee which animates the masses,
and ~ &c. arrival cannot tell him
from one of the "old settlers" SO enthu-
siastic is he over our vast resources. our
central position and the certain great
ness of our city. His first move is to
purchase real estate; and history re-
cords the fact that the sooner he wakes
up and makes his purchase, the happier
he is; as every day adds to his wealth.
Ask any man you meet in Seattle if this
is not true"
Extract from Mr.. Booths great
speech to the tall frs in the Snoqualmie
Pass. in 1880, when travelling alone.
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evERCenErn.

10 him that overcometh.
y word divinely strong,
LIE vlctors palm, the fadeless wreath
The grand immortal song,
And bis the hidden mama.
And his the polished stone,
Within whose Wilderness shines the naue
Revealed to him alone.
10 him that overcometh-
All, what of bitter strife,
Before be win the battles GAGE
And snatch the crown of life:
what whirl of crossing weapons,
What CLEAN of flashing eyes,
What stern debate with naughty foe
Must be before the prize,
To him that overcometh
Shall trials aye befall,
Ine world, the flesh, the devil,
de needs must face them all.
Sweet sirens of temptation
May lure with silyern strain.
And cope he must with subtle foes,
And blanch meath fiery pain.
To him that overcometh
A mighty help is pledged;
de Yields sword of purest mold,
BY use of cycles edged.
And prophets aud confessofs,
A matchless, valiant band,
Have vanquished earth and storwed the
skies,
With the triumphant brand.
To him that ovsrcometh,
o promise dearest dear!
The Lord himself who died for him
Will eyermore be near.
Here, dust upon his garments,
There, robes that royal be,
For ION my throne" the King hath
saith,
"Mine own shall sit with me-"
To him that OvercOmeth,
y word divinely strong!
1t weaves itself through weary hours
Like sone rejoicing song,
For his the hidden mamma,
And his the name unknown,
Which Christ the Lord one day of days
Will tell to him alone.
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+. r. LEWIS
JOHN WILSON,

CARPENTER AND BUILDER-PLANs
~ and specifications furnished. shop
and residence cor. Eighth and Washing
ton sta. Jobbing done. d29tf
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er. The former fastened but the
latter l could not manage! How
foolish l had been! returned to the
dining room and quietly collected all
the silver, carrying It to my room,
where l put on q large cloak, and
then I went to the hall door, and
looked up and down the road in the
hope OF seeing policeman, for,
though our house stood alone, and
was at some distance from the road,
the garden sioped down to it, and
one had almost q better view from the
door than from the gate. No one
was in sight. Was a policeman ever
| in sight when wanted? Should / go
to one of the neighboring houses and
ask for help:
For moment ! felt very much in
clined to do so; hut then if any one
was watching. might they not enter
while l was aways dared not risk
ii; so l re-entered the house, making
the door secure with lock and bolt.
and chain, and then went the round
Of the house making all safe as
could. / knew that Mr.. Newstead
kept q revolver in his dressing-rOom.
but had no idea where. However,
fear did away with all scrupies. and
hunted wildly till ! found it. 1t was
loaded. and ! felt thankful that / had
been brought up with . lot of. broth-
ers, who taught me to take 1 pleas
urc in their pursuits. shooting among
the rest, SO / knew how TO handle
firearms. ] left the gas burning in
the hall and dining.room. and took
up my position in the cellar. where
no one could see me on first entering
by the window, but where l could
see any one plainly. / felt sure If
burglary was intended that the burg
lars would enter the house BY the Gel
llar-window. finding Ill other means o.
| ingress barred, and I Va more likely
q baGls them herr than anywherl
Ie3se
Inoemed q ~ lsoa Nn1ehine "a
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MiSCELLANEOU
CARD.

To THE INsURINa PUBLIC: Having pur-
chased. in April last, all the inter
est of l.. S. Mcclure III the General In
surance Agency, carried on in the mime
of McLure d Taylor, including the right
to use the firm name for such time az
might be deemed advisable, his is to
give notice that, from and after January
LIST, 1883, the business will be conducted
under the name of w. Ill. Taylor IL Co.
representing a large number of the
largest and best American and foreign
Insurance Companies, We are prepared
to take Fire. Marine, Life and Accident
Risks at the lowest rates written by re-
spcnsible companies. We shall continue
10 make Insurance a specially, and de-
vote our whole time TO the interests of
our patrons, and property-owners can
rely on having their risks placed in
sound companies, their policies correctly
written, and their interests carefully
guarded III ease of loss.
w. Ii. TAYLOR 4 Co.,
GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY.
Office in Buffers building, Seattle, ".
Il. lift
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A LII PERSONS PURCHASING OR
"A intending to purchase any OF the real
estate formerly owned or now owned 81
the SEATTLE HOMESTEAD ASSOCIATION
are hereby notified that L am about 20
commence suit in the District Court At
Seattle, in behalf of myself and others. 70
wind up the affairs of said association AMI
distribute its assets among its creditors
and stockholders.
And the public are further notified that
no person is authorized By said c0rpora-
tion to dispose Of said land In 5acre
tracts. or Otherwise; and further. that nc
valid title can be made except ~ eaid
eoru0rntion. through IL duly authorized
o6Ic1rz. 70 sid lands ~ any portion q
JOHN LEARy.
ossss snssass1:l -, :, - -
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ExrrH's BuoU TmATxR.-Mollis Ar
cher, the funniest sSrio-comic singer on
the stage; Jerry Hart. the great como
dian and end man; Beatrice Leo, the
charming baliadist; Billy H Karman end
man, vocalist and comedian; Harry
Staley, Emma, kayfsld. Kitty True,
Spot Sloan, Fanny O'Neel, Charles
ONeel, the great Dutch and Irish come
dian, all under the direct supervision OF
Harry Elmore, the very Jimmy and
clever general performer. Change of
bill Monday and Thursday. Admission
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REMOVAL.

LIKE NAo " 0"s
IN AND AFTER DEC. 9Th l WILL
~ occupy rooms on second floor In the
Mcknight brick building, first door north
of Opera House. where 1 will be found
prepared TO serve any one wishing first
class Dental work done reasonably.
d5-if X. q. CALDWELL
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PUGET SOUND.

Parties wishing to obtain the only au-
thentic and reliable sectional map Of
Puget Sound and surrounding Territory
can do SO by addressing box 136, New
Tacoma, Wash. Terry.
a These maps are complied from
the records at the g. S. Land Office, and
but limited supply remain on hand
for sale. d3d&wlm
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now e sECrxE HEALTH.

Il ID strange any one viii suffer from
derancoments brought on by impure
blood. when ScoviIl's Sarsaparilla and
Stillincia, or BLOOD and LIVER
SYRUP will restore health to the phys
ical organization. Il is strengthening
syrup, pleasant to take, aud the best
BLOOD PURIFIER ever discovered
curing Sorofula, Syphhlitic disorders
Weakness Of the Kidneys, Erysipelas,
malaria: Nervous disorders, Debility,
Bilious complaints and diseases Of the
Hood, Liver, KidnsyA Stomach, Skin