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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-06-26

Meager accounts from Williamson
county. Southern Illinois, say that a
tornado, about quarter of a mile
wide, crossed the Southeastern corner
of the county last Saturday night. 1t
blew down several houses, scattering
fences and tearing the forest trees in
its path. Two boys were killed i'll New
Burnside, aud whole family were
struck by lightning, most of whom are
dying Whole focks of sheep were
blown away, and all the peach orch
ards in the track Of the storm were up
rooted. 1t is reported that twenty or
more people were killed, but for this
there is no definite knowledge.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-06-26

A Waynesboro, Ga, special gives
the full history of the anti-Chinese war
in that section, which it says grew out
Of the insidious and successful scheme
Of an educated young Chinese store
keeper to win the affections OF a re-
pectabe farmers daughter. They
were married, aud then Loo Cheng
longed for his race, to the nun er of
fifteen or twenty, to seek their fortunes
in Augusta. Two of the sharper of
the newcomers-Ah Sing and Lu Kun
EYu-seelng that Burke county was
the place to get "Melican Wife" as
we'll as a good trade, opened business
San Wayneshoro. The people of Burke
county were net opposed to the new
8comers doing business in their midst,
Put they did fear their designs upon
some of the simple-minded girls who
mSht be caught i'll the tolls of Chinese
Aupliclty. So it was understood, in
quiet way, that the Chinese had to 60
4 peacefully if possible. but forcibly
n need be. The rest of the story is
known to the public. Solicitor Boyn-
Eon, who energeticalIy undertook the
prosecution of the men who mobed the
xhlnese, excited bitter hostility by his
keal. Loo Cheng appeared before the
prand Jury to act as interpreter for
- lS trends. On being put under oath
sccordlng to the manner of Confucius,
icy expressed their willingness 10
flSs any bookee" Loo Cheng, being
9oss-questioned by the Judge, said:
~ belize in my Godee and your Godee.,
3ne Cinnamon were not able to make
y closer Identification than that se~-
sal OF their assailants were freckled'
8 course no true bill could be found.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-06-26
Board of County Comm. n..ss,oner:

OF Boise county, Idaho Territory, viii
meet in regular session at the Clerks office
in Idaho City, on
Monday. July .. 1853.
All accounts or other matters coming
before said Board should be filed two days
prior to that time.
All accounts and papers must be legally
verified to insure action thereon, and no
bill will be presented unless all the fees
are paid. TIN CARROLL,
June s, 1888 Clerk Board Co. Com.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-06-26

"a
T. le" rival brass band had been
Eea TO play at the funeral of a Con-
''cut deacon. AT the grave slow
solemn dirge was being played,
en suddenly the trombone gave a
~ mat frightened the hearse hors-
anu threw the whole procession in
Fon'uslon. The leader of the band
my turned upon the player, and
~ l'm what he meant. He replied
smile, "Well, l thought it was
D'e' and 1t wasn't nothing but a
Peny; but played it."
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-06-26

~ " aich Below" is the sincular
/ n; ~ Tue last novel. The writer's
6,e p'1oe ;n mad probably, by reason of
H., ,'' his pocket, found its way to
] % To,o via his pants leg.-[Pitts-
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-06-26

rayor Jennings, of Salt Lake hav.
'een refused permission to regis
1oy reason of having been DO
n'st prior to 1882, appeared with
''orney before the Utah Commis-
e'S and notified them that he would
'' 'he constitutionality of the
o'us law on every point bearing
8 po'ygamlsts from the beginning.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-28
CIR Sire Dress.
rliE CHINESE QUESTION.
Judge Fieid,s.EinaI Dcci.ion.

SAy Francisco, Cal, Sept. "a Judge
Field Of tAc United States Supreme sitting
In hauc with judge sawyer, rendered the
final decision toby in resp It ~ he right
claimed by Chinese bora In Hong Kong To
land in the United States. lie rules that the
Kong d es not constitute him British sub
icct and cnlages On the fact tlat Congress
vcr intcuGed TO disregard tie requirements
of treaty with foreign government. An
&c. of Congress must he construed accord
inr to lis manifest intent. and must be so
enforced by the courts. In respect TO the
siric ion act, no consideration was deemed
necessary tn the position ot other govern
munts rs regards Chinese within their borders.
lis object was to exclude Chinese laborcrs
from any part of the world 1t was known
that Hong Kong would pour Chinese laborers
INTO cur country every year unless checked
by the restriction act. The act declares
that after 30 days from its passage until the
expiration of ten years thee ming of Chinese
laburcrs 10 the United States, without any
Limitation Of countries from which they
might come, is suspended. During such
suspension it shall not be lawful
for any Chinese Aborer to come,
or, having come, remain in the
United States. The twelfth section
dcclur, that any Chinese poison found un-
lawfully within the United States shall he
removed thorcilom by direction of the Pres
idcnt to tic country from whence he came
not necessarily 10 China, hut to the country
he cane from. lie concluded that all the
provisions were consistent with each o.her
md tina. the full purpose of the law to eX.
cudc Chinese laborers from the United
States would be defeated by any other con-
structiop,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-28
ELLIS SPAWN CURE

so Sudbury ST., Boston, g'c Folrih Av., New YorI
scpil7,1eoG-Tgw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-28
Burning of the Rocket Factories nj
HOOIWIcu.

LoNDoN, Sept. 2I-Thc rocket factories at
the arsenal al Woolwich exploded to-day and
many buildings weie destroyed. The explo-
sion was caused by fire in the main build.
ing, which included the laboratory The
building was destroyed half an hour after the
fire broke out. 1t contained an immense
number of war rockets, which were filled
with destructive missiles. The latter flew in
all directions many being projected TO and
falling on the oil or side Of the Thames. The
explosives caused fearful destruction of prop
erty throughout the town and the surround
ing district The fire was eXlinguished at
noon, VIXEN the rockets ceased their oXplo-
sions. Old soldiers here declare that the ex-
plosions were us frightiul as if occurring in
an actual Siege Some of the rockets were
projected a distance of five miles. One of
them went through the walls Of the arsenal
and another struck the artillery barracks.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-28
Suspicious of Foul Play.

ADAMS, Mass, Sept. 23.-John O'l'ricn,
found Friday night lying beside the railroad
with wound on his head, died yesterday.
He was seen in saloon during the evening.
and there arc suspicious of foul play.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-28
Hot MIX as n StimuIant.

OF hot milk as stimuant, The Nedical
Record says; "Mlk heated to much above
100 degrees fahrenheit loses for time de-
gree Of its sweetness and density. No one
who, fatigued by over exerton of body and
mind, has ever experienced the reviving in
fiuence OF lumber of this beverage, heated
as hot as can be slipped, will willingly forego
a resort to it, because of its being rendered
somewhat less acceptable to the palate. The
promptness with which its cordial influence
is felt is surprising. Some portion of II
seems to be digested and appropriated almost
Immediately, and many who now fancy thai
they need alcoholic slimuants when exhaust
cd by fatigue will find in this simple draugh
an equivalent that Will be abundanlly satisfy
ing and fur more enduring in its effects"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-28
DREADFUL EXPLOsJON,
Details oftiic Casualty.

PTrsnrro, Pa, Sept. 20--A battery q
boilers in the iron mill Of Lyon, Shorts &
Go, exploded with terrific fo.c.ato r. H.,
killing aud injurin5 large number Of per
sons and setting the mill on fire. The ey.
plosion shook many buildings to tic founda.
tiona, smashed windows, AMI terribly fright.
cncd residents Of The South side, who rushed
from tier lousca in terror. Fragments
llcw in every direction, scttn. flrc TO the
Lake Erie railroad shops and u Number of
dwellings. Thousands ilOckcd To the sceue
ana fearful sight mt their gGze. The
boiler department., II brick structure was u
complete wreck, as were a number of pas
scngcr and freight cats and the mechanics
shops OF the Lake Erie railroad, while Il row
81 dwellings, opposite were ia iiuncs Men,
women and children were running nbout.
wrlngns their hands aud caliirg for friends
whom they supposed killed or wounded. In
he ruins Of the Hanging department were
The dead and dying, some with arms and legs
III, some dlshgurcd almost beyond recJrni-
non, and others suffering painful burns and
scalds. AT the time of the explosion 20 men
were at work. NIno escaped, three were
killed and eight badly injured. four fatally.
-Four children of Charles Douglass, who
llvcd across the way were badly hur. Of
he killed, john W. Allen had the top Of his
head blown off Charles Douglass, de of
head blown of; John McGavlgan,
scaldcl and sides. crushed in. Injured
i Louis House, leg aud arm broken.
and otherwise injured, probably fatally
VIM. Stewart, legs broken, injuries believed
to be fatal VIM. Goldman, compound frac.
ture OF the tight leg and ether injuries, prob
ably fatal 1hOs Smith land blown f,fT and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-28
THE VoLO.sED PEOPLE.
Thcir National Convention In Louis
Vile,


Louisville, Sept. 2i.-M the convention
to-dny, A. VI. Greene of Louisville was elect
ed temporary chairman and was introduced
to the convention as a martyr Of the race
lie said lie felt it an honor to preside temper
arily over such a meeting on soil made hal
lowed by the name of Henry Clay and hi:
successor, Cassius NJ. Clay. His speech re-
counted the history of the colored race, and
looked into its future condition. lie eX.
hortcd the convention to stand by the prinCi.
pies set down in the call and refrain from the
discussion Of political questions. A telegram
was read from u, Il. $. Pinchback, regrettin.
his inability 10 attend and expressing his hope
tia the IT, alterations Of the convention would
be harmonious, digniiiud, discreet and bcneii-
cial TO those 1t represented. \ telegram was
readirom Andrew j. Chambers OF COnnt ctlcut,
praying the convention to mcmOraiZc con-
grcss IN favor of n colOred commission bill.
Twenty seven states are represented in the
convention aud there nre namter Of spec
tatois, white aud cJlOred.
At 10 O'clock tonight the convention is in
4 wranglc OVER the permanent chairmanship,
with little promise OF an carly result. Fred
Douglass and ID. a. Straker Of South Caro-
lima are the ouiy contestants now. Others
will probably he nominated. The session is
orderly, tut the eastern delegates are charg-
ing the West and South with desire to
dominate the convention.
Latcr.-After four hours Of hot wrangng.
Fred Douglass was elected permanent chair.
man. He was brought into the hall amid
the wildes, enthusiasm. Tie ll,cn,ss of the
hour prevented the delivery of speech, but
he denied The report that he had said that if
Butler were nominated Tor the Presidency
he would sweep the colortd vote of the Union.
Adjourned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-28
Two Miners Killed.

LEADvlLLE, Col, Sept. 23.-patricl, Sui
Ivan and John McNcal, miners, were killed
this morning by II cavc-in in one of the con-
sOlidated mines.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-28
Shot ana Fatally

NoRTn OXFORD, Mass, Sept. 23.-An
Italian railroad aborer shot and fatally
wounded James Cannon in saloon ia row,
last night. The assailant was captured.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-28
IL VIII Cost You Not Ing.

To get an honest medical opinion in your case, |
Won are suffering from any chrpni, disease, MS CON
sumption, Neuralgia. Catarrh Rhcnmitlsin clc
from Drs Statkcy Pdlen, 400 Girard street Phi
alelphia, who are making wonderful cures with
new treatment for chronic Il seases. Write to then
and give a clear statement OF your case They Wi
answr promptly rs To your chluccs of relief undc
Ihrr new Niall2lng Treatment cW cast g'l
noihiHg, a, no charge Is made for co,
saltrtion. II, however YOU do not wshp consu
them AT present. drop postal card asking for IN
discovery, nature and action OF their new remed,
aud a large record of cases treated successfully
Among these cases you may ind some exactly re
semblipp your own
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-28
The Roman Catholic Provincial Coum

New loEK, Sept. 23.-St. Putri,k's !thcl-
raj WAS throngel this morning on the opening
Of the Roman Catholic ecclesiastical uucil
Of New York. Cardinal MaCl1skcy presided.
The services opened with solemn prnliiirai
mass, Bishop Laughlin being celebraGt. The
cardipal Appeared very feeble and in using
or TAXI ~ u seat lie was assisted. The SER
mon was preached by IT. Rev. Bishop Me
Quaid. The cardinal formally opcnrd the
council and appointed otliccis. The discus
siots and conclusions of the council will he
strictly private and will not he made public
before the report Is sent To Rome and ap-
proved by the Pope,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-28
The Most Useful Man.

washington Correspondence of an Exchanged
Senator Edmuuds of Vermont is also
known as an objector. Blu. he always has a
reason FOR everything and no man in either
House ,;al get up aud state his reasons as
clearly and foi,i,ly as Edmunds can, BY
odds he is the be.t debatcr that We have tai
in Congress in 20 years. Many II job he has
killed. not by Il object strategy, but by
getting up and telling his reasons why the
bill or resolution should not lie passed. A
great nan is Edmunds | am glad TO hear
his health is better. If anything should hnp-
pen 10 him it would be national calamity
lie is not only the biggest mau in the Senate
but he is the most useful man in public lille
in the Republican pnrlY.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-28
The Peculiar Old Mysteryl

pccuares of the olshoncl Doctors they
would tell patients what they prescribing for them They said
would patients good know and that would only graft
ng foolish curiosity In order keep from knowing
would write the prescriptions in that most patients could
All ofthng
He weak and to be strong he is dypcp and
digest we'll Or he has troublesome liver which he
rights tcrs about which
mystery all This the best preparation Of iron in the world
bnaton with gentle efficient onc 1t strength 1t builds
enieehed systems enichs impoverished blood removes feminine
casts debility 1t what want and your druggist
has
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-28
Explosion In n Hotel.

WATERnrHY, Conn, Sept. "a. - The
Scovlle House in this city narrowly escaped
destruction by the explosion of range this
morning, The cause was the shutting of Of
city water. Several employees narrowly
escaped death The building was fired in
several places, Tut the flames were exlin.
guished. The guests rushed into the corridors
in their night clothes and there was great
confusion and almost panic.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-28
Threatened Err, ah-up of the kniglits
of Labor,

PlrrsGuRG, Sept. 81 1t is stated that the
disin,cgration of the kniIhts of Labor is
thr a.cned on account of the proceedings at
the general assembly at Cincinnati. The
Pittsburs members especially, it is said, will
withdraw because Frank X. Foster, pro-
nounccd free trader, has been pla .ei a, he
he ID Of the executive board. Sane of he
highest officers Of the order in this city say
members whJ are prJ,cctouists Will with
iraw at an early Gay. They compose the
mrjprityof the order bit were out- -eucraled
by the free traders, who were supported by
the Golden club.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-28

\ Splendid Remedy for Lung Diseases

DR.. Roht Newton, late President OF the Eclectic
College OF tue City OF New IurE. and formerly OF
Cine matt. ono, Used ps. WM HALLS BALs An
very extensively In MS practice, aS may OF his
patients nov living. AMI restored To health 10y tine
use Of this IuyLuII.r me ilcnc. can amply testify.
He always SAID that A. good remedy ought not ~
he considered merely a. patent medicine, but that
II ought be prescribed freely by every physician
as sovereign remedy ia al cases of Lung Diseases.
II Is sure cure for Consumption, and has no equal
for pcCioral complaints.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-28

"Whcn Greece her knees-Grcece her knees
Greece her knees" stamm red an embarrassed
schuolOoy, forgetting the mex line of his recitation
"Ihcrc Is no oGcasiOn 10 grease anybOIy's knees,
shouted his teacher. go and study your piece.
Neither is there occasion 10 grease your hair L +
ker's Hair Basam is all the dressing you want.
Restores the original 81 Iss and color To gray or
faded hair. Does NOT soil the linen not dye
good for the scalp; prevents falling out.
sept, WcdkHcow
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-28

DETROIT, Sept. 23.-Last night Cornelius
Alis was shot in the street near the drug
store where he was employed as clerk and
died almost Immediately. A man was seen
to run away from the spot at great speed.
Alis had got up after going to bed and was
not fully dressed. Whether he was called
up for medicine is not known. The affair it
involved In mystery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-28

They are trying to make us believe n cir.
Gus clown has committed suicide by swal-
lowing decocti1n Of Mudauum and other
poisonous drugs. We can hardly imagine a
circus clown could be affected by anything
he could drink -LOiCoW citizen.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-28

Mrs. WISsLows SOOTHING SYRUP, should al
ways be used when children are cutting teeth. II
relieves the little sufferer At once 1t produces nat
uril quiet sleep by relieving the child from pain,
and the little cherub awakes as "brlghi az but
ton" 1t very pleasant TO taste. II soOthes the
child, softens the gums, aays all pain, relieves
wind, regulates the bowels, and Is the best known
remedy for daIrhUa whether arising from teeth
ing or other causes. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
Mir2s ,mws-wly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-28

A man OF average weight possesses about IS
pounds of blood. All of thls passes through s
heart III about minute and II half. Obviously,
therefore. any disease OF that organ must impair lis
functions and retard Its pulsations There Is II
sterling preparation, DIR. Graves Heart Regulator,
wnich cures al! arrangements and diseases of the
heart. sept 81, d-wlw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-28

The remarkable results in disease so universe
and with such n variety Of characteristics a.
Catarrn, prove how enoctualiy Hoods Sarsaparlla
acting through the blood, reaches every part OF The
human SYSTEM. medicine, like anything else can
be fairy Judged only 10y i;srcsus. WepOlnt with
pride to the glorious record lIDnds Sarsapara has
entered upon the heart, of thOus lnds OF people ii
has cured for cl'arrh
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-28
RAILROAD Ar.
Ti,i>e, and Chrome for Five Cents.

and Illinois lmlroGd announces that ii will to-
morrow sell tickets to Indianapolis, includ-
ing chrome, for five cents lis officers say
it will make the fight rs hot as possible. The
Louisville and New Albany line say they are
prepared to meet any rate made.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-28
success.otthe scott Liquor Law Y

CoLrMBrs, o., SPIT 23,-The report OF
the auditor Of the State shows collections I'M
der the Scllt liquor tax law of nearly TIVE
millions of dollars. 1t has been distributed
IN localities where collected to The police
poor, general revenue IN township funds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-28

Five years ago, James Pyle Of New York FIRST in
roluced MS ceenraed Pearline to the public, and
now the name OF Petrline Is everywhere "a household
word, and millions upon millions of packages are
annnully cOnsnmrd by our ntell geni hnusek per.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-28
The Ln,e senator Cnrpentcr,. Estate.

MILWAUKEE, Sept. "a The inventory and
appraisal of the estate of the late Matthew Ii.
Carpenter was filed to day. The value Of
the estate as far rs known Is S102 900.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-28

MEMPHIS, Sept. A,-The steamer Cen
tennal, st. Louis for New Orleans, struck a
log yesterday near Ilac's Point and sank in
nine feet of water She had large cargo.
The passengers have arrived here.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-28
4 sI2.OO0,OOO Loan.

NEw YoHK, Sep. 23-The Ontario Ter
minal Co., Yesterday, obtained loan OF
Sl2, 600, 900 upon its franchise, rolling stock,
etc, from the Central Trust c.. This is The
largest transaction ever recorded here.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-28
Watches. Clocks. JHHRIrI. SlHGtaClfS

have in my employ l. j. Cote. whp learned his
trade with INC, has since worked for Dufresne,
heaudry and Myers, three good Houses NJ Montreal
on watches, stone fetln. aud jeweiry. VINO Ia aple
TO do any WORK IN the line. | have also workInen
asle TO MAKE auy fine tool needed.
have also Absr NJ InsOn (sun OF the man who
made the wonderful c!Ockl VINO ts best kGOwn az
one Of the best gun and lockslnltns, makes steel
stamps AMI stencils, knife blades, sharpener OF
razOrs and al edged tools, hlcr OF SAWS, mends
fans, pipes, parasOs, canes, umbrellas repairs
music boxes clocks, and general jObber
| have very full stock OF Specs and Eye
Glasses ami all goods In the line and 1T many cases
OF impaired sight. | have stock Of >tlli silver
spoons and Of trple-paed knives, II good lot OF
forks, spoons, butter and other knives, cake bask-
cts, casters, ladies' OF AL sizes, syrup cups sugars
ami creainers, etc.
1900 pairs specls, Nose Glasses ana Cases d focal
or double eyed Spects, prices ieduced al II. ueavy
strong stin bowed "a Il. gold >pects with the Clear
est. finest lens made for 81. Cheaper at lower
prices. Heavy strong IA X. gold donb eyed biioca
Spects, Skeleton Spects and eye glasses without
bows steel and rubber eye glasses ~ variety at The
lowest prices. Persons at sny distance can be 1T
ted by correspondence.
Cathedral gong clocks and others At low prices
gold toOthpicks andthlmbes silver do. Not un
d srsold. Old stand, 1O3 Church =, Burlington, VI
J. Il. BRINSMAID.
July 20 u4wlf
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-28

Fof Hay Fever recommend Eys Cream Balm
II entirely relieved me from the first application
have been sufferer for ten years. Gong from
home and ncscClng to take the remedy, had AZ
attack; after RETURNING Immediately resortcd TO Il
AM found instant relief. believe. had beguu It's
use earlier. should not have been: troubled. j
CoLLYER, CLERK, is Broad ST., Elizabeth, y. j.
MY brother Myron and myself were both curet
to all appearance, Of Catirrh aud Hay Fever last
july aud August. uplOthis date. Dee. IS neither
hli any return of these troubles Ely's Cream Balm
was he medicine used. GABRIEL FERRIS, spencer
n. Y. sept2j, eol-w2w