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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-12-14

Last Tuesday evening, while fam
ily consisting of father, mother, and a
bright little fve-year old son, were
seated on the porch in front of their
house on Mob Hill, viewing the beau
tiful sunset which has been visible
during the past week, the little one
asked:
sMamma, who kindles that fire."
s'God does, darling"
The youngster sat for a moment III
deep thought, and looking into the
maternal eyes with knowing glance
asked:
"Mamma, does God jump out o
bed and kick over the chairs and Sian
the door and say he'll be dad-slam
med If he'll stand this thing mucl
longer, when he wants Mrs. God t.
ret up and build the fire and she won
do it,"
There was painful scene Of sew
cral moments, and then the man gaz
ed dreamily and abstractedly ava,
off to the south and softly remarked
that the sunsets never looked SO beau
tiful as they do in November Sal
AXE Chronicle.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-12-14

The Postal Telegraph bill introdu-
ced by Senator Edmunds, provides
for Board consisting Of Secretary
of State, the Secretary Of War and
Poastmaster General. This Board
shall cause to be located four trunk
lines of postal telegraph, connecting
the Northwestern, Southwestern and
Southern parts of the United States
with the city of Washington. Along
such lines offices shall be established
at such places as is for the public IN
terest for the time being. From time
70 time the lines shall be extended
and additional Offices established as
Congress provides. The rates OF the
use Of the lines shall be established
bv a Board consisting Of the Secreta-
nv of State, the Secretary OF the
Treasury and the Postmaster General
| The lines are to be constructed and
kept in repair under direction OF the
Secretary of War and through the
corps of engineers. The Secretary
of War is authorized and directed tc
acquire by purchase, subject to the
approval Of the President, the
right Of way for the construction anc
extensions of lines, and for the pur-
pose of location he is authorized to
use such lands, tenements and proper
ties as may be necessary, and pay the
compensation deemed reasonable
The clerks, operators, electricians ant
other employees shall be selected uu
der the provisions Of the Civil Ser
vice law, after examination by tn
board appointed fort the purpose. Tw'
million dollars is appropriated for tn
fiscal year ending June 80, 1885.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-12-14

Plantation Philosophy: De simplest
truth is de truest truth, fur it amt
UNDERSTOOD by de most people.-Fear
amt based on judgment.-A hog will
run quicker from brickbat den he
will from gun.-De thoughts what
rise in man longs ter hisse'f, but de
thoughts what he gifts from books
longs ter somebody else.-Yer doan
hab as good chance OBJ finin' out
what kinder stuff rich mans made
outen as yer do de poor man, fur we
doan know de quality oh dc aig till
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-12-14
Vienna Items.
Keystone.

Another big strike is reported in
the Vienna mine. The mine now en-
ploys rs men.
Thirty men are employed on the
Mountain King mine, and 20 on the
mill, making total of $50 men en-
ployed at present by the Vienna Com
pany.
Fifteen men constitute the winter
force on the Solace mine.
Roads in the upper country are IL
good order.
The Vienna mill continues to turf
out bar of silver daily.
Snow is three feet deep in Nienn;
and Sawtooth.
Stages now make regular arrivals
on runners.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-12-14
Admiral Pen Yu Len, at Canton,

Admiral Pen Yu Len, at Canton,
has notified all foreigners that war
with France is imminent, and that he
is amassing the available land and
sea forces for the protection OF Can
ton. The Admiral holds that France
is answerable for war, and warns neu-
trail powers to observe treaty stlpula-
tons and the rules OF international
law.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-12-14

mo, / cannot marry you" she sald'
81 hear that you gamble" 81 ac-
knowledge the truth Of your charge"
was his manly reply, ''but then | al
WAYS VIM ooh. is that SOP" she
eagerly exclaimed; "then I'll take
YOU. Pa CANDLES, but he always los
es, and | was afraid you'd limit me tc
two calico dresses year like he does
ma"
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-12-14

it's brol<e.-I'se 'spicious oh de man
what is always claimin ter be worl<ln
in de intrust OBJ udder folks, case he
forces me ter one OBJ two illusions, dat
he is eder a fool ur a liar. Arkan-
saw Traveller.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-12-14


Representative Henly, Of the third
California District, will introduce in
the House bill authorizing the pay
ment to California, Oregon and Ne
vada of the principal and interest on
the money advanced by those States
to suppress Indian hostilities.
The President comedies with the
views Of the Attorney General, relat-
inc to the payment of District Attor-
news and Marshals, and thinks they
should be paid wholly in salaries as
the fees induce some officials to m
stitute needless and oppressive legal
proceedings for the sake of mere per-
sonal gain.
A dispatch from the Australian
Consul at khartoom says letters re-
ceiyed from KorGofan announces that
one-third of Hicks Pasha's troops, IN
Guiding the English officers, were
killed in the recent battle. The re-
naming two-t thirds are encamped at
Rashad, receiving provision from Ia
kell, and asking for reinforcements.
Khartoum is reported to be tranquil.
Boxes containing explosives were
received at Paris by DeLesseps and
Contractor Couvreux. They were
sent by a discharged employee, who is
supposed to be insane. When Couv-
reux opened one of the boxes car
fridge exploded. No harm was done
Couvreux Immediately informed De
Lesseps, who, smiling, merely said
s'rhey treat me like sovereign"
In his message the President, re
ferring to the receipts of the Secreta
ny Of the Treasury, says the revenue
from all sources for the fiscal yea
ending June 80, 1888, amounted t.
1898, 2S1 ,5S1.o5, Of which SPA, FOG,
496.93 was derived from customs
$144,120,36S.0 from internal rove
nue.; $7,955, S64.42 from sale OF pub
lie lands; s9,ll2,00S.S5 from tax o
circulation of National Banks; frol
profits on silver coinage, S4,46O
5O5.11; and from all other source
$17,333, 63i go.
The portion of the Presidents me-
sage relating to Utah causes great It
joicing among the Gentiles. The s.
luton of the Mormon question by
Legislative Council was an idea whiC
originated in Salt Lake among lea,
ing and radical Gentiles, who ha,
regarded it as the only remedy. Th,
regard the step taken by the Pres
dent as being in the right directio
On the other hand, the Mormons d
nouncc it in unmcasured terms, al
say it will be impossible for Congre
20 pass Sucn law.
Governor Butler, OF Massachusct
reviewing eN-Secretary Blaine's pro
osition to distribute the whisky al
tobacco tax among the States, fun
fatal objections to it. In the fiji
place, he says, it involves violati
of the Constitution of the Unit
States; and, in the second place, it
wholly unfair to take money from o
State and give it to another.
doesn't see why, if Massachusetts o.
money in her treaury from a tax
Nirginia's tobacco and whisky, S
shouldn't have her cotton, wooden, a
products assessed for the benefit
Virginia.
In the Senate, Mr.. Blair, of y
Hampshire, introduced a joint reso
ton proposing constitutional amer
ment regarding alcoholic liquors. I
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-12-14

"IuNN people are always on the lookout for
hlhE chances 10 increase their EARNINGS
and in time become we ilhy; those
HVNtli who do not improve their oppo tn.
"hJul mites remain ia poverty. We offer
great chance to make money W.
want many men, women, Boys and girls to work
for us right i'll their own localities Eny ma co.,
do the work properly from the first start III.
business will pay more than ten times ordnary
wages. Expensive outfit furnished free No one
Who engages fails to make money rapidly You can
devote your whole time to the work or only vour
spare moments. Full Information and all that IL
needed sent free. Addr, IS SrINrox < 20 no.,
and. Maine. f
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Beckett & Mcdowell

developed "Our Crusher," which, as per.
fccteu possesses the following remarkable
features to recommend it to more general.
use:
1t has fewer parts than any crusher made
1t is constructed SO as to secure a max
imum strength.
1t has less liability to accident or break
age.
1t requires no Springs or Hook Rods.
1t does away with Cranks and Toggles.
1t derives its motion from an eccentric
forged on main shaft,
1t can be quickly adjusted by substan-
tial packing blocks.
1t has its weight reduced to a minimum.
1t reduces the ore to an even size.
1t makes track ballast with little waste,
1t produces fine or coarse material for
surfacing roads.
1t will crush to so mesh II desired.
1t is the cheapest manufactured.
ADDRESS THos. BARRY, Agent, Idaho
City, Idaho.
Also agent for Beckett u McDowell's
stationary and hosting engines.
September 20, 1sS3-tf.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-12-14
TOBACC0S AMD CIGARS.

In the latter we have superior brand low IA
centssEACH .
Orr Tobacco includes PAGES Tabot King Phillips Log &c
Leaf include Rta Baga Cauower early cabbage
renowned Gutter Stump Sailors Refuse
and uncoloed. Right here wish
have started to color half dozen
which we will offer a reduced rates in the spring.
National Republican., 1883-01-19
THE COMMISSIONERS.
Current Transactions ut the Various Dis
trict nmccs

Current transactions Mt the various Dis
trict Offices.
Capt Vernon acting superintendent of the
metropoliton police has addressed letter to
the commissioners complaining of the inse-
curity of the building used as police head
quarters, and saying that during the recent
storms portions of the building were flooded,
destroying the paper on the walls, running the
carpets and completely innundating the room
which has lately been furnished. He also
says that the building is tindcr-boX and that
if a fire should occur it would do immense
damage to the records and public and private
property in charge of the property clerk. He
asks that some moro suitablee building bo
leased for police headquarters.
Commissioner West was much better yes
tcrday, suffering considerably less pain than
heretofore.
Two supposed cases of smallpox were re-
ported at the health office, but on examina-
tion proved to be other diseases.
The health officer has sent cOmmunica-
tion to the major of police and the chief en-
gneer of the fire department, saying that if
the police officers or firemCn wished TO be
vaccinated, to notify them to go to the health
office.
During the week ending Jan. 13, 1883,
there were IS deaths reported in the District
of Columbia. OF this number 81 were white
male; 16 white females; 10 colOred males and
Is colorcd females giving n death rate of
1870 per 1000 per annum for the total popu-
lation, 1916 for the white, and 2502 for the
colored population. The diseases by classes
were, as follows: Xymotic, o; constitutional,
20; local, 80; development, s. violence, 1.
The chief causes of death were consump-
tion Is, diphtheria /, typhoid fever l, pneu-
monia 8, typhus malarial fever q bronchitis
!, whOOping cough /, pleurisy /, malaria
fever |, scarlet fever 2, congestion of lungs 3 |;
IS deaths occurred in Washington, 3 in the
county, in Georgetown, and in hospitals
and other public institutions; 3G were natives
Of the District of Columbia, 25 of other parts
Of the United States, and were foreigners.
OF the decedents 2Swcre under 5ycars of age,
and Is were over GO years Of age ; AZ births
were reported-11 white males, white
females; IL colorcd males, 16 colored females,
| and 1 unknown; 10 stillbirths rcported-3
white males, 2 white females; 3 colored
males, and 2 colored females. 81 marriages
were reported-26 white and colored.
National Republican., 1883-01-19
CHIPS
Icwn Ont OF Local Material with Our
Little Hntchct.


Walter Turvey has been arrested for writing
policy in Georgetown.
boy named Frank Connel fell on the ice
near the government printing Office, and
broke his collar bone.
Charles Shrevc a.d William II. Main g.
Son, who were proceeded against for being
unlicensed real estate agents, yesterday pro-
duced their licenses, and the cases against
them were dismissed.
Several letters of inquiry concerning tho
man who committed suicide Mt the St. Charles
hotel have been received from Baltimore, but
the remains have not been positively identi-
fed, although ono description is thought to
correspond.
Tho attorney general has so far failed to
put up his 50 for not cleaning oil the snow
from his sidewalk Gen. Hazen, Senator
Hale, and several other distinguished per-
sonages were among those prosecuted for the
Slmo offcnse.
Il Mr., ~, Harris Rogers, late electrician at tho
+, United, States capitol, has purchased from
William B. Webb, esq, executor, 10000 feet
NJ ground on IL street northwest, with the
buildings known as "The Purdy Glass Works."
TO manufacture electrical instruments for his
various inventions.
Oliver High, lieutenant in the National
Garfield guard, and William Jackson also
member of the guards, have been arrested for
the assault on William Darlington at Bethel
hall on Wednesday night. Dr. Purvis thinks
Carrington's skull is fractured, and says he is
in II very critical condition.
Lieut.. Arnold has under arrest n suspicious
character named Thomas Chacc When
searched there was found on him lady's black
bordcrcd handkerchief and two white nap
kins; the letter b in white thread is in one
corner. He is held for stealing pocketbook
from n lady in the Center market u few days
ago.
At a meeting of the Washington Brick Ma
chine company, the following gentlemen were
elected officers for the ensuing year: L. L.
HOlbrook president; John i. Olmstcad, vice
iel Wilson, secretary. Mr.. HolbroOk as presi-
dent of the company will perform the duties
of general manager, u position he has filled
for several years
A handsome oil painting of the late Father
Mccarthy, of the immaculate Conception
church, the work of Mr.. Oscar Robert has
been placed in the window of Ellis music
store, on Pennsylvania avenue. The paint
ing, which is the gift of the congregation of
the Immaculate Conception church to the
PASTOR Rev. Father Ryan, will be hung i'll
the parlor of the parsonage.
The Federal Building association has sue
cessfully wound UP its affairs after life of
six years and seven months, the original num-
Der of shares having been 2,3l0, all Of which
have been redeemed and cancelled. The Off
GERS were President, James $. Edwards vice
president, August Gersdorif; secretary and
| treasurer, John A. Prescott. Directors
Joseph II. Edison, i. G.. Middleton r. Wien
wick, G. c. Duncanson NJ. G. Barnard, Will
liam +. Gardner, Edwin Muller, and d. b.
| Brenner.
National Republican., 1883-01-19
Police Court Notes.

David Reed and Walter Turbin pleaded
guilty to writing policy and was fined $50
each.
In the case of grand larceny against the
colored attorney Ruilin the defendant waived
an examination and gave bonds
VIM. King, compositor on the TOmahark
was charged with stealing type, &c, from the
office of that paper, but it proved that the
difficulty arose from u dispute about salary
and the charge was dismissed
Margaret Murphy was charged with keep
ing an unlicensed bar, but as she was too sick
to appear, the case was continued,
Lewis johnson was sent to Jail for ninety
days for stealing so from the money.drawer
in Henry Neberts eating house in the Centre
market.
Levi Hadden, the colored curbstone policy
broker, was fined $50, and an appeal was noted
Elsie Hill and Laura Turner, two shop
lifters, were sent to Jail for six months each.
A large number of violations of the snow
law were disposed of by the usual So fine.
National Republican., 1883-01-19
NInrrlngc LIcenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to Jo-
sephus Anderson and Louisa NJ, Gardiner,
Howard county, Maryland; Jimison r. Cor
bin and Emma Il. Helm. Fauquier county,
Virginia. William j, Howard and Lizzie
Schlerogh, Alexandria county, Virginia /;
owen f. Keeie, New York city, and Ellen
Sweeny, Washington John l.. Phipps, Prime ,
George county, Maryland, and josie A. SeaIH,
Anne Arundel county, Maryland; Henry NJ.
Stevens, st, Albans, VT, and Louisa Barnes,
Chelsea, Vt; William Green and Emma Cham
bers, William Carney and Mary Skidmore, of
this city,
National Republican., 1883-01-19
AJANUART
BOOM IN
CLOTHING.

by the first OF the year IL Is supposed that eysSv
has laid In the winters stock OF clothing; but ex-
perence has taught us that there is always n good
trade If inducements offered to buyers. We in
tend offering those inducements. IT is our settled
policy TO never carry over goods. Other places make
business ofcarryng old stock over, but we cannot
We haven't the oom to store 1t, and don't care to
be bothered fri Itenng the summer moths ouy Of It,
We have In January stock big enough for Novem-
ber We have reduced prices on every garInentin
our stock TO such low figures that will csrtainly sell
them. We will not carry any goods over tall next
season, therefore going to boom clothnrs, and
we know we must sell amazingly low to do t. We
can afford TO sell at loss because must ave the
cash for spring trade. Amer the present stock is
hausted prices will be higher 1t will be I'm excel
lent investment to buy now. Suits and Overcoats
that were few weeks ago selling at el5 So S2 $780,
and s35 are now down to slO sl5 els So, and SIS.
Pants we sacrifice regardless of cost.
National Republican., 1883-01-19
REAL ESTATE.
Current Transactions, as Reported by j.
Il. Olnstend, Yesterday.

On G street SOUTH between Fourteenth and
Fifteenth streets east, west part of lot 4, square
1,0G0 GO feet front by 800 feet) Mary L. Stalker
to William Il. Selicman, 1925.
On Eighth street east, 75 feet by 40 feet in
ches on public space, part of lot A. square 024,
Reginald Fendall ct al, trustees, to Preston
+. b. Langley, nominal.
On G street south, between Delaware avenue
and First street west, lot 3 and east part of 8,
square 635 200 feet front by depth, William
b. Kibbey ct al, TO Andrew Wonder, 81 800
National Republican., 1883-01-19
The saiutnry Effects

Of Simmons Liver Regulator upon the nervous
system, Frustrated by long suffering with
dyspepsia, constipation, and kindred diseases,
is without precedent, Its tonic cathlrtic,
and Alternative effects are truly wonderful.
Genuine prepared only by j, II. zeilin & Co.
National Republican., 1883-01-19
SPECIAL HOSIERY
L-ADIES7 IoSE-
AT rs, 80, AND 90 CENTS,

5dozen Fancy Stripes. Drop stitch Balbriggans, eie-
giant designs, and enormous variety; also 80 dozen
Finest Black and Colorei Lisle Thread. These
Hose have all the appearance of silk and ore
very cheap, the quality being the finest.
National Republican., 1883-01-19
CEIILDREN'S IoSE.
AT 2 CENTS,

30 dozen Fancy Stripes This lot of 200 dozenis not
our regular stock. We purchased these Hose at
auction at the same time we bought the stock of
Handkerchiefs which we have been selling so
cheap. some of these Hose are worth 80 cents
pair. Come and see them.
National Republican., 1883-01-19
AT 25 CENTS,

40 dozen Ribbed and Plain Balbrggans, full regular.
improved shape; also 100 dozen Striped and Solid
Colors, full regular. fast colors.
National Republican., 1883-01-19
AT 35 CENTS,
AT 80 AND 48 CENTS,

$50 dozon Solid Coors, BdbrIggans full regular, i'm.
proved shape, silk clocks, fast colors oil boiled
National Republican., 1883-01-19
INTERESTING NEWS.
PALACE! I!
s14 SEVENTH STREET NJ w.

more
yfroma ito bo
sold from 81 60 So Elegant Rack Tips three I'm
prices Piushe.
National Republican., 1883-01-19
TO THE PUBLIC,

wehave ended the first seasons busIr,ess in our
ew building, and assure our friends ho take an
interest In the success of enterprise that we have
met with the most sanguIne and done more
business than we could possibly expect.
Encouraged by this, and knowing the wants OF the
,1,.lII I,ri,,. ---~
National Republican., 1883-01-19
GE.TES' EI-A-LE ZoSE-
AT 25 CENTS,

100 dozen Plain BalbriRgans and Fancy Striped Bal
brlggans in heavy and medium weights improved
shape double toes and heels, full regular make,
all sizes, oil boiled, fast colors.
National Republican., 1883-01-19

Dodozen Striped Balbriggans; also 20 dozen Solid Col
ors, French Ribbed, and % dozen Black Balbrig-
gans. oil boiled, improved shape, fast colors.
National Republican., 1883-01-19
AT SO AND rs CENTS AND $i.oo,

GO dozen Merlno Half Hose, in plain coors. all the
new shades These Hose are nearly all wool, and
specially adapted for tender feet, being soft but
not bulky
National Republican., 1883-01-19
SEATON PERRY
tsuccessor to Perry & Brotherl

NsuCCeSSOr 10 Ierry " BrOtnerD
is NOW OFFERING DECIDED BARGAINs"IN
BLACK AND COLORED BROCADED VELVETS
at $500, s. and 20, former prices $3.50, So and 60.
PURESlLK OrTOMA\S IN BLACK also STREET
and EEf MING SHADES, from sI.75 10 1850
RICH FRENCH SILKS, BEST MAKES, from 81 to
So
PURESILK LYONS VELVETS, from p to 27lnches
wido, IN BLACK AND ALL THE FASHION
. ABLE COLORS, from - to -.
ELEGANT EVENING GAUZIiS AND BROCADED
OTTOMANS.
PERINoT'S CELEBRATED KID GLOVES.
ALI~SILK, PLUSH, AND CLOTH WRAPS, JACK
ETS, PELISSES, AND FUR-LINED OTTOMAN
CIRCULARS AT " PRIME COST"
"RARE BARGAINS" IN FANCY HOSIERY,
sOUTAClIE ROBES, AND CONVERSATION
EUITINGS.
ESPECIAL ATTRACTIONS" IN TABLE LIN.
EMS, NAPKINS, TOWELS, SHEErINGS,
QUILTS, AND BLANKETS,
GENTLEMENS FINE DRESS SHIRTS at 81.
NOVELTIES IN WHITE GOODS"
LUPlN'S CELEBRATED BLACK GOODS.
CoURrAULD'S ENGLISH GRAPES AND Wells.
BB- Dark room for displaying evening goods
CHOICE GOODS, PLAIN FIGURES, AND COR.
RECT PRICES
SEATON PERRE,
PERRY BUILDING.
Pennsylvania avenue corner Ninth street. Esab-
National Republican., 1883-01-19

100 dozen spun silk Hose, III 81 shades of dark and
light colors. Tho cheapest lot Of silk Hose in the
country.
National Republican., 1883-01-19
AT SO AND 68 CENTS,

% dozen Extra Fine French Ribbed Babrlggans new
culors; also 100 dozen Solid CoOrs, with silk
clocks, and white toes and heels, and 20 dozen
Black Babrlggans oil boiled. These Hose come
IN cardinal old gold, bronze bottle green, marine
blue, drab. terra Gotta, and in opera shades
National Republican., 1883-01-19
AT $i.25, $i.a5, AND $i.4s,
AT $i.45, $i.75, AND 1925,

70 dozen Lsle Hose silk Finish, in every conceivable
color. The latest novelties and very fashionable.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-12-07

For remain
ing three
fOurthS of
year, esti-
mated.