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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-01-12

"BEGGARs Do CHoosE" is the caption
of an item in San Francisco paper
of the day after Christmas, which runs
as follows:
A phlanthropic lady yesterday eve
ming related to a Chronicle reporter
her experience in visiting the charita-
BILE institutions. She loaded herself
down with religious and literary pab-
ulum and visited the Afmshouse. One
of the inmates, with rather bigoted
opinions, refused religious paper be-
cause it was not the organ of the de-
nomination of which she was mem
Der, saying she would read her own
chusch papers or nothing.
In our opinion that "philanthropic
LADY, would pan out more "bigoted
opinions" than the poor pauper woman.
If the philanthropic lady's load had
consisted Of pics, buildings or other
provisions for the pauper stomach, in
stead of religious tracts, she would
have cut better figure in an Aims
house, and been better entitled to the
title which the sympathetic and pious
editor of the San Francisco newspaper
bestowed upon her Virginia Chron-
! icle.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-01-12
Presumption Entries.

The Commissioners of the General
Land Office, in letter to the Lands
Attorney, in relation to fraudulent pre-
emption entries, says that the escenee>
of the contract between the individua
and the Government. ander the law. il
location, inhabtancy and the. approval
of the application for the tract cnte,-.
ed. The acts denote requisite good
faith, and if wanting the entry is frau
dnlent and Illegal Parties who pur-
chase OF pre-emptors before patent
is issued cannot maintain possession.
They purchase only an equity interest.
The doctrine Of bona fde purchas. I,
is not applicable to one who purchas-.
es OF pre-emptor before patent has
been issued, and such a purchase,
must abide by the disposition Of the
case made by this department..
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-01-12
A Feast or Candles.
Wood River Times.

Everybody" has either read about
or heard of Helen's mischievous ba-
bies, who were always getting into
trouble, and kept their parents and
nurse in hot water. Well, we have
their counterpart in this town in Dick
Ganahl, son of Frank Ganahl, the
well-known attorney-at-law, and En-
est Morrill,, son Of County Commits
sioner Morrill,. Only couple of days
ago they got hold Of a bundle Of small
wax candles that had been used on
their Christmas tree, and concluded to
engage in candle-eating match. At
night they retired as usual, apparent
ly none the worse for their wax and
arsenic diet.
About IL o'clock, however, Dick
Ganahl awoke, complaining Of nausea
A basin was got, and the lad was fort
unate enough to get rid of all the wax
he had swallowed. Mrs. Ganahl ON
seeing the outcome, exclaimed:
"Why, Dick, what in the world have
you been eating?"
Christmas tree candles sobbingly
replied Dick. Ernest Morrill, bet me
three glass alleys that he could eat
more than I, and l beas him. I eat
TO-"
Gracious mel" exclaimed Mrs. Ga
nahl, alarmed, and away she rushed tc
the Morrill, residence to see how Err.
est felt.
The lad was just beginning to fee
bad effects. Being questioned, he re-
iuctantly admitted the facts, and sale
he didn't know how many candles he
had eaten. Probably eight.
Mrs. Merrill at once administered
him dose of mustard aud hot water
that almost turned him inside out, anc
the lad was not sick moment.
After seeing to young Morrill,, Mrs
/ Ganahl, still anxious, returned home
to find Mr. Ganahl and his young hope
full engaged in earnest conversation.
Are you sure you got away witt
him, my SOM" she heard.
"Yessir! | know | did cause h
gave it up
She went to bed So did Ganah
ST., and Ganahl Jr.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-01-12

A delightful instance Of mixed met
aphor, almost too good to be true is
given in law manuel recently pub
lished by gentleman in Japan for the
use of Japanese students. Learned
counsel: "This man, gentlemen of the
less statue, with the cloak ofhypocrisy
in his mouth, and is attempting to
screw three large oaks out of my
clients pockets
1t is easier for a lawyer to go
through the door of saloon than it is
for an editor to enter the kingdom of
heaven.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-01-12

Chicago has become the fifth largest
port of entry in the country, having
passed New Orleans and Baltimore.
1t is surpassed by New York, Boston,
Philadelphia and San Francisco. The
collections of the latter are more than
double those of Chicago, and it en-
ploys three times as many men for Gus
toms collections
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-01-12
THE HEATHER CHIxEE.

What he looks like and how he Lives and
Works; His Virtues, Vices and Crimes,
Is an able expose of the coelie system
as it is practiced in Califorui, with a full
and impartial account of It's effect upon
the industries of the State. The descrip
tions of life and crime in Chinatown are.
vivid and accurate, and the fairness of the
writer, who is an old Californian, renders
his expressions exceptionally valuable
His views on the subject are sound and
just ones, and will command more atten
ton than any other utterances on the same
subject than have yet been given the press
RICHARD K. FOX, Publisher.
1873 William Street, n. Y.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-01-12

SEVERAL mail sacks for this Terrific
~ we're destroyed short time ago in
ME- burning of three or four cars Of
railway train somewhere in the State
of New York.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-01-12

u
Don't forget to remember, the |
grand exhibition Of speed, grace and
to be displayed on roller
SKATES Tomorrow evening in Centen.
n'ai nan. The prize for the most
graceful skater will be awarded r.
oilver Landreth, Nate West J. N
Hall or onrsef. Hall has an imncdi-
mcnt in his left leg. He is prac,icing
to overcome this, and if he succeeds
VIII stand good chance of rakiuo n
the prize. Nate holds four aces to
the "bobtail flush" Of the rest Of ms
on sitting down with ease and grace
ana with due and studied regard for
his own feelings in the matter. He
comes down as lightly and gently as
feathery snowflake. Oliver and
ourself are laboring under the same
dlfhcaltles. Our otherwise graceful
forms look too much like obtuse an
giles with wings, trying to fly and
can't. 1t we can succeed in straight
en'ng up and keeping up with the
skates, and folding our pinions with
ont lighting on the floor like a duck
that had lost it's balance in rushino
tor pan Of soaked bread, we will
succeed in attracting less attention il
we don't get away with the prize. We
have been practicing the past three
or four days with thumbs under oul
vest flaps, but with no great degree
OF success. Oliver has been secret,
practlcing various styles of monke,
business and tracing out hieoglyphie
characters and limitations of a duck OF
one leg; but he has been wasting hi.
time. That kind of business will b,
ruled out.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-01-12

BOISE Encampment, |. G. r. c., at
Boise City, was represented in the
Grand Encampment, which convened
at this place last Tuesday, by Judge
IT. J. Curtis, Mr.. and Mrs. j. N. Wal
lace and G. R. Pomeroy. That En-
Icampmeut could not have sent better
set of delegates. They are all ener-
setic workers in the order and for the
cause Of temperance
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-01-12

THE Grand Encampment Of l. G. r.
|C of this Territory, convened at this
Mace last Tuesday, and got through
will, the business yesterday.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-01-12

General Stoneman is the first Mill,
tary man who has been elected COVER
nor of California since it has been. a
state,
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-01-12

ANDY MCGUIRE is up from the Low
er Payette. He says everything is
uuiet down in the COW country" An
dy has quit mining, and gone and
oined the grangers.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-01-12

FOLLOWING are The officers recently
elected for Boise Encampment, |. G. K.
|C, at Boise City: 7. D. Catalan, E.
CON-; Mrs. NJ. Nelson, E. Coun; J..
|W. Beel, S c.; Jerry Ploom, g. Of H. ;
ID Blanchard, Sec'y; G. R. Pomeroy,
|W. F. s.; NJ. c. Eaton, Treasurer; En-
|mett Catalan, j. G.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-01-12

We acknowledge very pleasant
|.l from Judge T. j. Curtis. J. N.
wallace and G.. X. Pomeroy, of Boise.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-01-12

"TEN Nights in Bar Room" will
be played at Boise. on the 18th inst,
for the benefit of the l. G. R. G, of
that place. The troupe is composed
of members of the order.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-01-12

A BILL was in Introduced in the House
to dissolve the matrimonial bonds be
tween Mary A. Rivers and Chas. Riv-
ers and referred to committee on cleo
tons. Ought to have been referred
to committee on irrigation or naviga-
ton, Or they might come under the
head of "Rivers and Harbors" and get
an appropriation.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-01-12
LOCAL NEW s.

Mos IsIDoR SMITH is on visit to
,iends at the capital.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-01-12

LITTLE Willie HawIcy, we are sorry
h. learn, is dangerously sick with
Icembranous Group.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-01-12

The following officers were elected
yesterday by the Grand Encampment,
|. c. R c., for the ensuing year:
I. j. Curtis, Grand Commander: D.
Ferguson, Grand Counselor; G. R.
Pomeroy, S. Champion; Bobt. Mobly,
G. Secretary; James Mcintyre, G.
Treasurer; j. N. Hall, G. C. of Host:
Miss Kate Reel, 6. J. Champion; Rev
J. Mexican, G. Chaplain; Mrs. J. V.
Wallace, G. NJ. Ger; Oliver Landreth
G. Guard.
Delegates to Supreme Commandery.
J. j. Marsk, t. j. Curtis, G. R. Pome-
roy. Miss Lulu F. Miller, T. D. Caha-
Ian.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-01-12

LOCAL items are becoming valuable.
Scarcity makes value. There has
been nothing whatever going on here
the past three or four days except the
session Of the Grand Encampment, l..
| T. K G., and the whooping and hlar-
'fy OF couple Of Jolly old Goggles"
who have been pouring a little too
much "Oh! be joyful" down their
necks.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-01-12

HE latest railroad news now is that
Tue oregon Short Line will run through
6"r very near Boise. A survey is now
Velhg made from the race track, about
"ile below, town, to the Payette.
one week it is reported that the con-
pahy have decided to run the line
through Boise, and the next week that
'Ae route of the iron horse will he
aO'ne"here between tie capital and
quake river. When the track is laid,
'nen Boise can figure up her gain or
'0Ss from the construction of this line,
Eaad probably not before.
Il HE Wood River Times says that at
sAsctly midnight, when the old year
went out aud the new year came in,
ae Wood River country WAS lit up
Win camp fires. Three Hundred men
we're out locating claims that had not
''eh represented. About so men
sHuck out for abandoned claims in the
,"ln'ly of Deer Creek, while about a
'4''' were there on claims they owned
1 'p'ended to hold by Relocating.
'ne vicinity of Bullion about sixty
~" were out; up East Fork there
,e 'ofty; Oh the head OF Deer creek
14 Nel'y's gulch 20 more; on Warm
IN creek about 80; and up on the
.. 40 around Bellevue, 80 were camped
w. while smaller parties scattered
,ba ~ =. from two to half a dozen over
lsv =, nus IN every direction from Hal
al" ua'ena, and the hillsides were
Nc with camp fires
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1883-01-12

NJ. F. WALDRON.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-02

CtfoAeo, April LIN reply to inquiries
add essed to the Commissioners of Agricul-
tui$ and Secretaries of State and agricul-
tural boards in various States concerning
crops, number of responses have been re-
ceived. The Secretary of the State Board of
Agriculture of Ohio estimates the wheat
crop at 80 per cent. or under, compared with
the prospect at the same time last year. The
shortage is due to last falls rains and winter
killing The Secretary of the Illinois De-
partment of Agriculture says the crop is in
jured in some localities by freezing, dry
weather and fly, The Commissioner of Agri-
culture of Kentucky says the tull breadth of
winter wheat was sown. Some damage has
been done by the fly, and the present out
LOOK is unfavorable and the prospect 20 per
cent. below last years crop which was 20
per cent. the largest ever grown in the State.
The county treasurer of Sutter county,
California, part of the State not visited by
the recent rains, estimates that the crop is
damaged rs per cent. Last year the county
raised 100000 bushels.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-02
A Crazy Negro Makes Things Lively.

ST. LOUIS, March 31-At Knobnoster,
eleven miles west of Sedalia, Mo-, negro,
who had an arm broken by jumping from a
train was taken to the house of colored
man near by, the fracture set, and given a
bed. About 10 O. clock last night he arose,
began to fire promiscuously with his revolver
and the inmates fed. Marshal Jeff Haire re-
paired to the place, and in attempting to ar
rest the frenzied negro was wounded twice.
Finally the building was set on fire. but the
negro did not come out until the timbers be-
gan falling, when he was greeted with vol
ley of shots, two taking effect. He was then
secured. Haire is thought to be mortally
wounded. The negro came from Crab
Orchard, KY, and is thought to be an es-
caped convict
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-02
New York Custom-House Short.

| New York, March 31.-The Tribune, to-
morrow. will publish the statement that on
he 18th inst. $4,000 in gold certificates was
distracted from the cash-room of the custom
house. Over 5000, 900 was paid i'll duties that
lay. When the money was counted 70
Seposit in the Sub-Treasury it was short the
ibove amount The money was handled by
Tx persons, but the loss occurred in what is
hled bill cage" There were only three
len in it that day. 1t is possible it may
ave been the result of an error in the count
but it is not regarded probable. President
Nrthur and Secretary Folger authorized Col
hctor Robertson to make thorough investi-
,ation. While President Arthur was COL
!ector he lost S., 900 in the same manner.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-02
Notes and Personalities.

WAsHINGroN, April 1.-Several claims
against the Geneva award have recently been
filed i'll the Court of Claims, the parties in
terested choosing to ignore the regular
Alabama Claims Court There is some ques-
ton as to the jurisdiction of the Court of
Claims over such cases, which can only be
settled by decision of the court itself
1t is given out at the Executive Mansion
that President Arthur has not decided when
he will take his contemplated trip, and will
not probably decide till within a day or two
before he makes start. 1t is learned from
outside sources, however, that the President
has about made up his mind to leave here on
Monday for three weeks trip, which will
extend as far as Florida
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-02

his grave the politicians are making open
canvass for the position, and the latest candi-
dates are George NJ. Robeson, of New Jersey
and Lieutenant-governor Lewis, of
Virginia Robeson's name is pre-
sented in connection with the suggestion
of a trade The report that Senator
Sewell, of that State, whom Robson holds
responsible for his failure to be returned to
Congress, has agreed to make truce with
Robson if the latter can secure cabinet po-
sition, and the case as it is to be presented
to the President is that the Sewell and Robe
son factions united will make New Jersey
certainly Republican in 1884. John w.
Lewis, now Lieutenant-governor of Virginia,
formerly United States senator, is presented
as the Southern candidate, if the President is
to go South. Ohio has put in claim for the
position, General Grosvenor having sug-
gested to the President yesterday that, as
Ohio is the only October State remaining,
everything possible should be done for her.
Grosvenor says and he says it without a
smile, that there is feeling in Ohio that the
State has been sighted. Judge Taft is the
only one who has an important Federal ap-
pointment, and that is a second-class mis-
sion. Grosvenor recommended Governor
Foster
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-02
BALKE BILLIARDS.
The Extraordinary Game Between schaefer
and Sexton.

CHICAGO, March 31.-A large audience wit
messed the game this afternoon between Wig
naux and Wallace in the Brunswick & Bake
tournament, with a good representation of
ladies. Vignaux suffered from neuralgia, but
nevertheless, played fine game, scoring two
runs of over 100 Wallace showed very poor
play.
Wallace, 2, 3S, 0. !, /, 12, 1, 1, s, 8, 1, l.
l, %, o, 81, 1, 1s, 1, 0, IL, o, 8, l, 1, 3o
l. Total, $50.
Average, 3-31 Highest'run, 49,
Vignaux-15, 3, 65, O. 0, 8, 80, 49, g. II, 1,
10, ], 0, 4, 123, Q. o. 2s % 103, &c. O. 16, 0, 1,
8, 1,57, 4, Is Total, 900.
Average, 10 11-3l Highest run, 1913.
Aimmense audience was present tonight
at the meeting of Schaefer and Sexton, the
first time at the balk-line game. The interest
was keen as to the result, as it was we'll
known that Sexton was in the very finest
form and determined to give Schaefer one of
the hardest kind of games. He played great
billiards, but not great enough to
beat the wonderful execution of Schaefer.
The latter was the favorite with betting,
odds 100 to 40 The game was one of race
horse order from start to stop. Sexton
showed the most speed first, but Schaefer in
the seventh inning made a run of 132 and led
by I5S to 50, followed with %, Sc, II and 81
~ S'ISSSuhAN NS O1u VI; nhiNh tOOA VhO oNOAS "
200; Sexton a. The latter in the sixteenth
ran Al, in the seventeenth 170, i'll the
eighteenth 65, making 276 points in three in
| nings and thereby went front, 357 to Shaefer's
1926. Schaefer took a fresh hold in the
twehty-first with 80, followed in the next two
innings with 80 and SO and ran out with SO in
the twenty-fifth inning, thus closing most
extraordinary contest.
Monday afternoon Morris plays Wallace,
in the evening Vignaux and Sexton
Sehaefer-0, /, 4, q 16 1. 2, 132, %, SO, II, 81,
0, 5, O. O. Is, Is, 2 1, 80, 80, SO, 2, 65 total,
600 Highest run, 1872; average, "a.
Seyton-2, 80, l, 16, 2, 0, /, 10, 2, 6. 1, 8, 8,
2, O. Al, 40. 65, 0, 0, 2, SO, 1, O; 1893. Highest
rum no. average, 16 1924.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-02
Counting the Millions in the United States
Treasury-The Presidents Trip to
Florida This Spring.
The Appointment of Graves Assistant
Treasurer Creates Dissatisfaction.
Musical Event of Interest to Citizens of
Indianapolis-A Government Hos
pital for Domestic Animals.
HATToN AGAINST THE FIELD.
Strong Appeals for His Nomination Coming
from All Quarters.

Strong Appeals for His Nomination Coming
from All Quarters.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-If the President
has made up his mind who he is going to
make Postmaster-general he has not given
hint of it. In the opinion of those who have
the best sources of information it is Hatton
against the field. Mr.. Hatton has developed
ters are pouring in from all quar-
ters indorsing him and asking the
President to appoint him. Iowa is solid,
as matter of course, and Wisconsin is al
most a unit in asking for his Advancement
The friends of the late Postmaster-general
have known all along that the First
Assistant has had practical charge of the
department; that he has managed the
details with rare ability, and that he took
the hard work off of Mr. Howe's shoulders at
the latter's request. In plain truth, Mr..
Howe positively refused to have anything to
do with the political work. of the Office,
which has been left in Hatton's hands from
the outset. The Endorsement he is receiving
from Wisconsin is a surprising compliment.
Southern Republicans are also very anxious
to have him placed at the head of the depart
ment, and the strongest kind of letters and
kilograms are coming in from the Repub-
lican leaders in every Southern State. Nearly
the entire Illinois delegation is for him, and
a strong appeal comes in from Minnesota,
despite the fact that Mark Dunnell is posing
as the State candidate. AS the President
leaves for Florida Wednesday, the nomina-
ton question will soon be settled.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-02
Interest in the Cincinnati Municipal Eleo-

CINCINNATI, April 1.-The municipal cleo
ton tomorrow is regarded with much inter-
est There are no local issues disturbing
either of the great parties, as there were
year ago, and the result is expected to be a
pretty accurate measure of the strength of
the two parties The only disturbing element
ton, an association of citizens recently or
ganized, regardless of party, With the avowed
object of secucing reform in the municipal
government. They have made a ticket from
the Republican and Democratic candidates,
except that they decline to recommend any
choice for mayor, deeming both candidates
worthy, and with the exception also of Police
Court Judge, where they offer a new candi-
date. deeming both Republican and Demo-
cratic candidates unworthy. Their ticket
contains five Democratic and nine Repub-
lican candidates, and their candidate for po-
lice Judge is Democratic.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-02
THE TREASURY SERVICE.
No Special Reform Needed-Old Clerks Still
in the Government Employ.
National Republican,

No Special Reform Needed-Old Clerks Still
in the Government Employ.
National Republican.
In a conversation on the subject of depart
ment clerks the head of one of the divisions
in the Treasury Department said to me;
"Tbe system of civil service now in force
under the government may be far short of
perfection, but 1t is certainly a very good
system. There are about 2, 100 clerks in the
Treasury Department proper. There were
about as many ten years ago, and
there are to-day over 800 peo-
pie employed in the department who were
on the rolls ten years ago. There are on an
average ninety-fve voluntary retrements
from the Treasury Department every year
That number of men or women are resgning
to go into private business, into matrimony,
or out of politics or places dependent upon
the political complexion of an administra-
ton. This leaves about $50 persons unac-
counted for, and that number includes all
the dismssals for cause or for political
reasons In truth, not 10 per cent of the
$50 have been removed for political reasons
or to make room for favorites' in
the past ten years Removals are
generally for neglect of duly,
incompetency, or some other good and suffi-
cient reason. Very few clerks are bounced
in cold blood, and so long as they attend to
their business and do good work clerks have
very little cause to be afraid of losing their
positions. Hundreds in this department are
experts in their several lines of work, and
no hostile administration would dare to turn
them out to make room for raw hands, how
ever hungry the raw hands might be- 1t
would be an experiment too hazardous to
be attempted. And then no administration
can change quicker than the average depart
ment clerk"