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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-06-20
wonderful subterranean Fiss"fe
discovered Near Ketchum.
Fissure
Keystone.

Keystone.
A remarkable discovery has been
made in the Trail creek mountains,
near Ketchum, by w. I. Popham and
Others, of this place, which appears to
be parallel wonder to the famous
cave of Kentucky. Searching Tor
mineral the discoveries were brought
upon the scene by copper fioat rock,
the origin of which proved to be a
large ledge of white copper stained
quartz. In hammering about this
ledge peculiar hollow sound was
observed to come from the ground,
which led to closer inspection of the
surroundings, and the discovery with
in few rods of what at first glance
bore the resemblance of very old
neglected prospect hole. Naturally
turning their attention thither, the
prospectors found bottomless per-
pendicular cave, which beyond all
doubt was the work of nature. Heavy
rocks were rolled into it and went
with a rumble and stiffness, altern-
ately, indicating the presence of large
room-like cavities, to a great depth,
requiring four or five seconds III the
descent, and then going beyond hear
ING, whether to the bottom or not is
only conjecture. 1t is safe to esti-
mate the depth, however, at 400 or
500 feet, and it may be much greater.
The shaft is evidently great natural
assure, being in close proximity with
the foot wall Of the large ledge OF
quartz referred to. The most graft
Ifying feature of the discovery is the
presence of copper pyrites and large
quantities of copper stained quartz,
indicating the possible proximity OF a
copper mine. Several small speci-
mems of good copper ore were found
and the locators will soon return to
J spend a few dollars in developing
: their new find.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-06-20

L. F. Fisher, brother of Wesley,
the famous baseball player, arrived in
Philadelphia last week from China,
where he has been the past fourteen
years, pursuing business as photo
grapher, travelling over the country.
He brought with him Chinese lady
as his vile, who is described as fair,
petite, intelligent, and not at all re-
sembling the Chinese seen in Amer
lean cities. Fisher says: 81 suppose
this is the first Chinese lady ever seen
in this country. High-class 500 Chow
never leave China. They have been
asked to come to America, and their
universal reply has been that there
are too many Cantonese here and the
500 elbows would be degraded by
communication with the Cantonese.
| have travelled over the greater part
Of the Mongolian possessions, and
have an intimate knowledge of the
Chinese people. They are extremely
anti-progressive. The common class
those you see here, are dirty ami dis
reputable. They detest all foreign
[ ers, but the opposing faction is stead
lily gaining ground, and this part,
: welcomes the influx of the foreign
a element, capital and energy unde
! the new regime. There is opening /
Q wide field for enterprise, larger THAI
!, there ever was in Japan" Tuscaro
: ra Times Review.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-06-20

In the brokers Office: 81 under
stand that ! can subscribe here for
stock in the Meagre Railroad?" said a
stranger whom the hay seed in his
air and the mud on his brogans in
dicated as belonging in the country.
eyes, sir" replied the broker. Lets
see; this is a safe investment" ''Per-
fectly safe" "And you have had
twice the entire amount offered by
leading capitalists" ''Aes, SIR" Shut
the projectors choose to give the peo-
pie an opportunity to make good
thing?" "That's it exactly" "Well,
remarked the country inquirer, 81
guess I'll be generous, too. aim
no hog. I'm willing to give somebod,
else a chance. So long" And on
he went with a chuckle in his throa
and a twinkle in his eye,
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-06-20

William Gum and his son Jesse
Gum, of Georgia, loved and wooed
the same young lady. The son, the
son Of a-that is to say, the son OF Mr..
Gum, however, won and married her,
Pore Gun, or as they say down south,
ePopn Gun, was wildly incensed there
at, and got down his shotgun and lay
for young Gum. Young Gum was
up and doing, however, and getting
his own gun put bullet through old
Gun just as the latter was aiming his
gun at young Gum. As Georgia
Gums are always loaded and made
to shoot, the young man will prompt
" be acquitted.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-06-20

In Washington, at meeting OF
the House Committee on Approprla-
tons, the following resolution offer
ed by Randall was adopted as an
amendment in the general deficiency
bill by a vote of 6 to 3, u party vote
Of those present: That no senator,
representative or delegate in con
gress, or senator, representative or
delegate elect, and no officer, clerl,
or employee Of the United States OF
any department branch of the bureau
thereof, or any person receiving any
salary or compensation from money
derived from the treasury of the Uni.
ted States or any contractor under
the United States government shall
give or hand over to any person o.
persons, directly or indirectly, any
money or other valuable thing on &C
count of, or to be applied to the pro
motion of any political object, what
ever. That any person guilty of th
violation of this provision shall b
guilty of misdemeanor, and shall o.
conviction thereof be punished by
fine not exceeding $1,000, or impris
onment not exceeding term of tire
years, or both fine and Imprisonment
I'D the discretion of the court.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-06-20

A man having built a house was at
a loss what TO do with the rubbish.
His Irish steward advised him to
have a pit dug large enough to con-
tain it. Sand what" said he, smil-
ing. eshall do with the earth that !
dir up from it?" To which the stew
ard, with great gravity, replied;
"Have the pit made large enough to
hould all.n
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-06-20

A heavy waterspout occurred on
one of the tributaries of Burnt river,
in Baker county, Oregon, the other
day. The water uprooted trees and
carried immense trees long DIS
lance. The only actual damage done
was the drowning of 800 head OF
sheep.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-06-20

The Paris Debats comments on the
agitation in England over the Egyp-
,ian question and declares that the
maintenance or the rupture OF the re-
lations between France and England
is nj stake.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-06-20
NoTTCEs

Is hereby given that Sealed Proposals
for repairing Court Room, according to
to specifications to be seen in the office of
the Clerk Of the Board of County Com
missioners, will be received from date.
Bids will he received until 10 O'Clock,
A, NJ, July IA, 1854
County TO furnish all Material for repairs
on said room
The person or persons to whome such
Contract shall be awarded to file good
| and sufficient Bond, to be approved by
said Board, for the completion OF the Con
tract according to the specifications
Tim Carroll,
| Clerk, BID, Co, Com
| Idaho City, June 10, 1884.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-06-20

Tho long continuance OF the pres
ent drought throughout England Is
almost unexampled, no such dry sea-
son having been known for over iif-
teen years.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-06-20
BolnnonG.

nICK STOKES THOROUGHBRED
~ stallion, Sired by old Planter will
will stand for the seasonal Star Ranch
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and at James
Mills ranch, Garden Valley, Fridays, Sat
urdays and Sundays.
May 20. 16S4.-tf.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13
THE FISHING EXCHANGE.
INTERPRETATION COrreCted-A New
Fish Market Established.


The Fishing Exchange lately established in
this city is not a place where prices are fixed
or bargains made. 1t is, in certain respects,
like the Merchants Exchange, place where
the members can meet, read the papers and
find recorded on the board the arrivals of mack
erel vessels with their correct fares. Former
ly no correct statement was procurable of car
goes received, and reporters were liable to get
fare OF fish at double the real figures. Now
1t is possible to know what the salt fishing
business of this city is. Lately it has been
thought desirable to invite fresh fish dealers to
Join the exchange, and some, but not all, have
already done so.
The above statement Is rendered necessary
because the papers have said that ga circular
issued by the Fish Exchange says no fresh fish
will be purchased here this summer unless
they are cleaned, heads cut off, fish Quilted and
gilled. This is the Boston custom" We are
informed that the Fishing-not Fish-Ex-
change have not issued anything of the kind,
nor has it anything to do with the matter.
There Is at present, we are informed, feeling
among the fresh fish fishermen that they are
notIeceiving as much as they should for their
fish from the dealers. The dealers argue they
are paying all they can fairly afford, and that
thu Portland prices are better than the Glou-
cester or Boston. Yesterday company, cali
ed the Union Fish Company, was formed here
by parties from Point Village, where large
number of the fresh-fish fishermen live. Forty
members have put in $1,000, established fish
market at the head of Custom House Wharf,
and will have an agent in Boston. The new
company will try and see if they cannot get
better prices for the fishermen But it must
be borne in mind the Fishing Exchange has
nothing to do with these affairs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13
Ex-MARsmAL ANDREWS.
He Refuses to Give Up the Keys of the
Office.

On May End Mayor King issued the follow.
ing order to Deputy Marshal Black:
City OF PORTLAND,
MAYORS OFFICE, May, 2, 1884.
James M. Black, First Deputy Marshal.
Sir--Benjamin F. Andrews having been re-
moved from his office of City Marshal of the
City OF Portland, you are hereby directed to
assume charge of the police force of this city,
and to exercise Ill the functions and perform
all the duties of City Marshal until the va
cancy now existing in said office shall be filled.
MARQUIS f. KING, Mayor
In order not to appear in undue haste De-
putty Marshal Black made no demand upon
ex-Marshal Andrews until Saturday last. On
that day he went into the office of the CITY
Marshal. where Mr.. Andrews was, and noti-
fled Mr.. Andrews he was prepared to receive
from him whatever property, belonging to the
city was in his charge, and also the keys of the
office, SO that he, Deputy Marshal Black, could
perform the duties of the Marshal's Office.
Mr.. Andrews said as between Captain Black
and himself, the demand was all right, but he
was not quite prepared to say what he would
do. Captain Black requested Mr.. Andrews to
take ample time and then give him an answer.
Mr.. Andrews said he would give an answer
yesterday noon.
Yesterday noon Mr.. Andrews handed Capt.
Black the following reply:
PORTLAND, May 10th, 1884.
Mr.. Deputy Marshal Black.
1t Is all right between you and me personally,
to obey whatever instructions yea may receive,
but my counsel instruct me to do nothing what
ever which might be construed to admit that /
am not City Marshal of the City of Portland.
n n IN on In <la
session of the Marshal's room, or ANYTHING in
it, Very truly yours,
BENZ. f. ANDREWS,
City Marshal.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13
The Prohibitory Amendment,

We learn that the gathering of the friends
of the prohibitory amendment referred to as
having been held at the Chadwick House,
Friday evening, was meeting of the execu-
tive committee of the Prohibitory Amend.
ment Campaign Committee, with a few
invited friends residing in the city. R. W.
Dunn, Esq, of Waterville, the chairman OF
the committee, was present, as also were most
of the members of the committee. Plans for
the campaign were devised and vacancies in
the State and county organizations filled. The
friends OF the amendment now have a nearly
complete organization, extending to every
county and town in the State. At the meeting
last week arrange ments were made for open
ing of the headquarters of the committee in
this city during the campaign, in charge of
the Secretary, Rev. Fl. G. Munson, who will
devote his entire attention to the work of the
campaign after the first oil June. A number
/ of eloquent speakers from abroad will take the
stump for the amendment during the Summer,
and the clergymen and local preachers are
relied upon to aid the work by means of "the
spoken word" in their various towns and
school districts.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13
Death of nm s,Id Resident.

TheIfollowing item appears in the Spring
field Daily Union. Mr.. and Mrs. Erastus
Hayes once lived in this city, and the late
Erastus Hayes was formerly secretary of the
Gorham Mutual Fire Insurance Company, and
afterwards, for several years, psymaster and
clerk Of the Laconia Mills, Biddeford. The
family have large and influential representa-.
tives in the State:
MRS Mary Waldin Hayes, widow of Dea.
Erastus Hayes, who vas for many years CASH
Ter of the Boston & Albany Railroad Company
In this city, died this morning very suddenly,
The precise time of her death is not known,
bat it was between the hours OF 2 and 6. Mrs.
HAYES had paralytic shock some time age, and
for three or four years had not been able to
walk or talk. 1t is supposed by her family
that her death this morning was the result Of
another shock. Mrs. Hayes was native of
Kennebunkport. Me-, aud was 80 years old.
Her mother died few years ago at the age Of
SO. Dea. Hayes and his wife came to Spring
field in 1850, and after living for short time
on the corner of Howard and Water streets in
the house occupied by Rev. DIR. Buckingham,
located on Water street, where Dea. Hayes
died ten years ago last October, and where the
family have lived for 30 years. Only two Of
Mrs. Hayes twelve children survive her,
Phoebe and Frederick K. The latter was
named for Frederick Robbie, now Governor Of
Maine, who was formerly Dea. Hayes family
physician. Mrs. Hayes was a member of the
South church."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13
Arrival of the Wnodhury.

Revenue Steamer Woodbury. arrived here
from the eastward last evening. She reports
the wreck of the City OF Portland as in much
the same condition as the gale left it. AT low
water the working beam and about one third
of the paddle Wheels with ten feet OF the
steam drums of the boilers, few feet Of the
stern post, and the main mast, which still
stands, are all that is visible of this once able
craft. The wrecking sloop Hamilton, and a
couple of small craft were anchored near, but
there was no signs Of activity whatever The
Woodbury. further reports that at $50 q. m.
on the 18th, she saw schooner split her sails
in heavy gust off Aliens Island, and bore
away to her assistance. She proved to be the
"Cape Ann" from Ellsworth to Portland, load
cd. The loss of her canvas having disabled
her, and the gale threatening to blow her off
shore, she was taken in tow by the Woodbury.
and safely anchored at Port Clyde, within an
hour. The Woodbury. has her Summer rig on,
and looks as jaunty and fine as can be. The
Woodbury. also reports affect Of nine vessels
anchored off the mouth Of the Kennebec,
waiting towage. The wind was blowing fresh
oif-sbore gale. The three-masters I'll. r..
Congdon, Boston: Normandy, Bath L. e.
Birdsall, Waretown. N. j.; Lima M. Getting
ham, New York and two-masted schooner L..
8. lowering, Wilmington, Delaware, were
among them.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13
The Gospel Mission .

In answer to the invitations and press no.
tices, large number of our prominent citizens
gathered at the Nilsson rooms last evening for
consultation and to devise ways and means fer
the maintenance of the Mission work and to
retain Rev. S. F. Pearson as its superintendent
and city missionary. After reading the Scrip
lures and prayer, q. M. Hart, ESQ.,, was chos-
en- chairman of the meeting and f. J. Russell
secretary, who read letters from the following
we'll known gentlemen, expressing their SYM
patty with, and promising their hearty sup
port and cooperation in the work. Rev
Frank S. Bayley, Rev. j. M. Bashford, Hon.
Neal Dow, Thos. Edwards. Esq, Rufus Deer
ing, ESQ.,, o. S. Soule, Esq; and the follow
ing gentlemen also sent greetings to tie meet
ing: Rev. G. Ell. Daniels, Rev. Asa Dalton,
Rev. Henry Blanchard and others,
After the reading of the letters, at the sug.
gestion of the chairman, Mr.. Pearson was sent
for and asked by the meeting to make state-
ment In regard to his work during the past six
years, and If he could be induced, if means
could be raised, to retain his position for an
other year. Following is synopsis OF his re-
marks. He gavo very brief outline of the
beginning of the work by himself and Mr.. f.
W. McKenney, and from a carefully prepared
report of the six years work gave the follow
ing statistics, viz: 1873 meetings have been
held, and as a result 1904 persons have been to
the altar for prayers, and 7,01S names added to
the temperance pledge. Mr.. Pearson has
made 1889 personal visits; 81, 964 81 has been
expended in charity, and about 4,700 pounds
OF provisions collected aud distributed. And
here Mr.. Pearson said that having become
thoroughly acquainted and familiar with his
field of labor in Portland, it was his first choice
to remain if he could be sustained.
Remarks were then made by Rev. ]. W.
Williams, Warren Sparrow, Esq, Mr.. Wyer,
j. Higgins. Esq, Lsws O'Briou, Prentiss
Loring, G. B. Nash. Esq, Sylvester Mari,
Esq, and others expressing their deep interest
in the work of thu Mission.
1t was voted, Oh motion of Mr.. Lewis
O'Brion, that the following committee be ap-
pointed to wait upon the pastors OF the city
churches and invite them to choose a commit
tee from the members of their congregations
to meet Mr.. Pearson at the Gospel Mission on
Wednesday evening, at o'clock, to consult
together as to the needs of the work; Messrs.
Sylvester Mari, e. Martin and g. B. Nash
The meeting then closed with prayer by Rev.
s. f. Pearson.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13
SUBURBAN NEWS.


Ealm0nth.
The foundation of the Mill Creek Bridge is in a
precarious condition. The top or round founda-
ton is bullying out to four feet beyond the bottom
anu showing unmistakable signs Of speedy destruct
ioii' unless promptly attended to.
Bowery Beach.
EVloently new canning industry has started up
somewhere on the marine coast During the late
STORM number of cans whose contents closely re-
senloieo that Mosaic edible called hash, washed
ashore on the beach near the "Two Lights"
MI Haskell, the Bowery Beach mail carrier. had
his building struck by lightning in the recent thun-
der storm.
about "a of a mile from the Cape Iights bas haan
cutting up some odd tricks of late a few DAYS
ago 1t refused to rise with the incoming tide and
became submerged for about three hours. AGAIN
Saturday, it got fresh grip on the bottom an I
again became invisible at high tide. Since then it
mas performed its duty as danger beacon in it's us
ual stald and rational manner.
Sacarappa.
On Saturday afternoon, Constable Meserye arres.
ted three German-Jew peddlers, for havingin their
possession lot of raw wool and cotton. Thew said
That the goods were bought from one Jodn Stimp-
son to whom they had paid some 50 for the mate
rial. Simpson was found and arrested, and the
wool and cotton were returned to the underwear
mill, ana TO John W. Warren, from whom it had
been stolen by Simpson. The peddlers received
tnelr money Dack, and went on their way rejoicing
and Stllnpson was taken to the lookup. The value
OF the stolen goods was some 500 or more.
me need OF police on our streets during the ey-
enlngs and Sunday, is growing more apparent each
gay. me rloting and crowds on Bridge street on
SATURDAY and Sunday evenings were disgraceful to
any any wen ordered community. The selectmen have
peen petit1oned to put police
ABOUT II o'clock Sunday night, Constable Mer-
serve was awakened by a loud crash as of breaking
windows had been broken out by bricks thrown BY
some one unknown. Tie sash and two large panes
OF glass were broken from one window land a num-
Der OF dishes that were on the table in the room
were broken by one of the missiles This is the third
time that the windows of this house have been brok
en- by some mscreant and it is to be hoped that he
VIII be discovered now and severely punished.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13
More Burxlaries,

Early Sunday morning, three men tried to
enter Rev. d. W. LsLacheurs house on the
Western Promenade, but they failed in the at
tempt.
The produce store of j. S. Libby, on Central
wharf, was entered Sunday night by breaking
window in the rear. The thieves ransacked
the store, broke open drawer and got about a
dollar in change, took quantity of eggs and
escaped.
On Friday last boat was stolen from Frank
Atus, of Yarmouth. The police have recov-
cred the boat and the sail which was sold to a
junk dealer in this city. The anchor is still
missing, but the officers expect to recover 1t
and capture the thieves.
Three or four vicious looking fellows are
said to be prowling about, one about % years
old, one %, and the other two - and 10 years
old respectively.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13
Superior Court.
BEFORE JUDGE poNNrr

MoNDAY-William Smith paid $131.S6 fine and
costs on complaint for search and seizure.
Michael Mullens paid 500 and costs on nu
gance indictment.
Andrew Lang pleaded guilty to a nuisance in
dictment and was sent to jail for one year.
oJames Wallace paid $100 and costs on a nui.
sance indictment.
William F. Eagan paid s110.34 on search and
seizure complaint.
The following respondents in liquor cases filed
demurrers:
Bridget Minnoch, complaint and Indictment;
Michael Discoll, scire facias Thomas Crosby, nut.
sance; John Harragan, complaint; John Holloran,
two complaints; John hallcrow, complaint; W. f.
Eaean, nuisance; Thomas F. Brogan, nuisance
William ii. Barry, nuisance; James A. Conwen,
complaint; Thomas j. o'Neal. nuisance; Daniel
Hayes, DR., complaint; James Wallace, complaint;
Richard o'Connorl Sssamp plant; Thomas B. Waite
complaint; Joseph Sullivan, three complaints
Thomas II. HspRagan. complaint; Lawrence
ChArletOn. NORTHUMBERLAND nuiaanca.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13
G., A. n.
Musssring I'm of Thatcher Post. No. 1O9

Musfering I'm of Thatcher Post. No. 100.
Pursuant to special order from Department
Headquarters, Thatcher Post, No. 100, were
mustered by the officers of Bosworth Post,
No. 2, last evening.
The following is list Of the charter mem
bers:
Augustus H. Prince, Edward B. Sargent
William Hayes, VIM. G. Googins,
Edward H Jones, VIM. H. II. Pettingill,
John E. Morrill,, Daniel r. Dresser,
Mellen s. Stickney, Edward j. Lunt
Geo. b. Sargent, Edward l.. Prindall
Erastus Massure, Sewall L. Abbott
John d. Williams, Samuel Shorey,
Winslow Lawton, Moses Hunt,
Benz. III. OrdwRy, John l.. Bradish,
Geo. w. Sawyer, Frederick g. Runnels,
Samuel Allen.
After being mustered and the work exem-
plifed, the following officers were elected and
installed by Past Department Senior Vice
Commander R. x. Galley:
P. Edward B. Sargent
S.V. O.-Daniel R. Dresser.
j. V. C.-John d. Williams.
Adjutant-Edward j. Lunt
Quartermaster-John e. Morrill,.
Surgeon-B. r. Ordway.
Chaplain-Samuel Shorey.
Officer of the Day-W. II. FL. Pettingll.
Officer of the Guard-Mellen s. Stckney.
Regular meetings of the Post will be held
the first and third Mondays Of each month.