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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1885-09-18

Mnnn nooIN PRESENTS GIVEN AWAY. Send
SZUU ss ss1s FREE 9s ssssss sa By y s ssas
large value. that Will start you In work thai will at
bring you in more money fsster than any thing
else in America. All abon the s20o. coo in presents
with eaci, box. Agents wanted everywhere of either
sex Of all ages for all the time. spare TIME only
to work for at their homes. Fortunes for
all workers absolutely assured, Doa's delay H.
HALLErr d Co., Portland, &aiae.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1885-09-18

d, '' IN OANs.-Always remove
! I' contents Of tin cans the moment
A.. ~ are opened. 1t is positively
4. s''0us to leave canned goods in
'peh cans. The action Of the air
= p'n 'ne soldering of the cans forms
{. 'A'ue which renders the food un-
n, use cases Of poisoning from
h :; e oeing reported from time
4. 'l's' A physician recommends
tb.. o'aser OF canned goods to test
y pressing the bottom of the
ts4' t..s' If the contents are sound. the
10 na'1 ~ VIII be solid and impossible
,or rN'" up If the contents are de-
Io,,p OSea the tin will rattle like the
R4;;... - =, u The sewing-machine oiler.
tbs @'' cans that show rust around
tbo,s s'p !, on the inside of the can, also
ipe =, ,a'' DO not show the golden
Nlda,;; '''. around the edge of the
A,, hug ha Of the cap, as the sealing
'n Effected by murlatio acid.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1885-09-18
inns or SUBSCRIPTION 70 WEEKLY WORLD
The Tallest Man in the World.

Chang, the famous Chinese giant,
|sat present visiting at Ottawa. He
| has completed a tour Of Europe, APP
psared before all the crowned heads
IN the east, and had the pleasure of
appearing twice before the Queen of
England, who very kindly presented
bin with magnificent gold watch
weighing two and a half pounds.
The Prince of Wales also presented
bin with gold snuff box and an au-
agrap letter. He wears a beautiful
diamond ring presented by the En-
rror Of Germany. Chang showed
bis visitors large number of costly
PRESENTS, diamonds in abundance
which he received from the dignita-
Fss Of Europe. Strange to relate,
Shle Chang is remarkably we'll de-
NlOped and compactly built, his
bands are of delicate and elegant
Ge and his ring will fit an ordinary
mans finger comfortably. His dress
When travelling consists of the ordi-
nary American make of garments.
Az present he wears a beautifully
mace brown frock coat, and smok-
scap conseals six foot queue. He
u0w proposes to return to his home
u fehlng; but before doing so will
N' THIS coast. He is thorough
nsulSt y and speaks English, French,
'''inan and Spanish fuently. He
undoubtedly the tallest man in the
'V'la' being eight feet two inches in
sus and weighing 420 pounds.
! = O'ulilary size man can walk under
y 4 arm When he appears before
|Ne public he dresses in a full Chinese
''''u'le SAID to be worth $500.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-04-04
A Spurious Civil Service Reform.


Is it "civil service reform" to prohibit,
from the civil service, all men who are above
the age of forty five? That is the age which
exempts men from military service, but for
civil service many men are even better, at
that age, than they were before. Some are
not even physically developed at forty-fve,
while nearly all are better, after that age, than
before, owing to ripper experience and more
mature intellectual development.
Is it s'civil service REFORM to exempt SOL
diers and sailors from the provisions on the age
of applicants because of their service in the
army and navy? Is this not class legislation,
favoring one class of men at the expense of
another, and at war with the American theory
of equal rights and equal laws? Is it not uncon-
stitutional, and would it not be so declared by
the courts ifput to the test? Is not building
up an aristocraey of Office holders, privileged
above their fellow men through the partially
and favoritism of this so-called civil service
reform law? Who can answer these inter
rogatories, except in the affirmative? Let it
either be amended in these particulars or else
repealed altogether. As the law stands it is
anti.American, Democratic, unconstitu-
tional, and an abomination to every man who
is a lover of equal rights and equal laws.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-04-04
Appointments by the President.


President Cleveland this week has made
many appointments to office, the chief among
which we're;
Ministers Thomas J. Jarvis, North Caro-.
lima, Brazil Alexander R. Lawton, Georgia,
Russia; Anthony NJ. Kelly, Virginia, Italy
VIM R. Roberts, of New York, to Chill
Richard B. Hubbard, of Texas, to Japan
Charles W. Buck, of Kentucky, to Peru.
Ministers Resident: Isaac Bell, Jr., Rhode
Island, Holland Rufus f. Magee, Indiana,
Sweden and Norway Edward Parke Gusts
Lewis, New Jersey, Portugal Rasmus B.
Anderson, Denmark George w. Merrill,
Nevada, Sandwich Islands; Charles I. Rus
sell, of Connecticut, Liverpool, England.
Consuls- General: Thomas NJ. Waller, Con-
necticut, London; Frederick Raine, Mary
land, Berlin Edmund Jussen, Illinois, Wen
ma.
Consuls Evan P Howell, Georgia, Man
chester; A. Halter Gross, Pennsylvania,
Athens; VIM. W. Lang, Texas, Hamburg,
Germany.
Henry G. Pearson, to be postmaster at
New York.
Norman j. Colman, of Missouri, to be COM
missioner of agriculture.
John 7. McGraw, of West Virginia, to be
collector of internal revenue, district of West
Virginia.
Henry P. Kernochan, of Louisiana, to be
naval officer at New Orleans.
Andrew j. Boyd, OF North Carolina, to be
collector internal revenue fifth district North
Carolina
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-04-04
Anti-Humbug Crusade.
From the Buffalo Times.

From the Buffalo Times.
The time is ripe for an anti humbug. cru
SADIE, and the people are ready to rally to the
support of a movement to resist the further
encroachments of these so called reform
associations, composed of dudes, theorists,
aristocrats, and fanatics that are pushing
themselves forward as alleged representatives
of public sentiment.
There is not representative of the people
who has escaped the impertinent efforts of
these officious Intermediates to influence his
action upon great public measures by all sorts
of high moral bulldozing. Even the Presi-
dent of the United States is not spared from
their interference. The people-the masses
who elect men to public offices-are prepared
to trust their servants to perform their duties
impartially and intelligentIy; but it is left to
these Pecksnifs, these kid-gloved immacu-
lates, these holier- than thou advocates of
humbug theories and reforms" who are too
aristocratic to show themselves at the eau
cuses, and who never assist at the polls, to
question the integrity and intelligence or to
bulldoze the men elected by the people. The
time is at hand to squelch these self consti-
tuted mentors of public sentiment and to sit
down upon their impudent pretensions.
The civil service reform humbug, which
gives the college graduate nincompoop with
a parrot education, and who may lack even
ordinary common sense, precedence over an
intelligent workingman in the public service,
must go. The people have something to say
whether they are willing to establish an Office
holding aristocracy over themselves. The
Times does not believe they are prepared to
give their consent to such an un-American
innovation, and since nothing short of an
emphatic public protest will serve to relegate
the "reformers' back to the exclusive seelu
sion from which they emerged to NEEDLE with
the peoples rights, we shall not be surprised
if such protest is offered-and offered with
a mighty emphasis-this very year.
The people are ripe for movement Of this
kind. They are tired of reform ring rule
and interference. The practical and inteli-
gent spirit of the age is opposed to fanaticisms
of every sort. The hitherto quiet efforts that
have been made to oppose the humbug re-
form nuisances of the present day are in a
fair way of being united for grand and concer
ted action throughout the State this fall. 1t
promises to be movement in which working
men and practical business men may stand
shoulder to shoulder. 1t will be an anti dude,
and an nti-pharisee, as well as anti-civil
service reform movement. And it will mean
business from the start. The material is all
ready for great uprising. Now let us see
where the fires offreedom from the intolerance
and fanaticism of modern reform" cliques
will break out first
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Pension Frauds.

The Commissioner of Pensions on Wednes.
day suspended an employee of the Office from
duty, and ordered an investigation of his con-
duct in ''having indirectly prosecuted a claim
for pension in so far as to give advice for what
said claim should be made, and the manner
in which the evidence supporting the same
should be prepared, and stating that he him
self would make an affidavit in support there
Of" Commissioner Black says he is of
opinion that ''no one in government employ
should prosecute claim against the govern
ment which may come before him or his asso-
ciates for consideration" and that "such
errors las those committed by the clerk in
question: are almost objectionable, and in
future will not, under any circumstances, be
forgiven"
Commissioner Black the same day issued
the following circular:
''To Pension Agents Investigations now
in progress show that in some instances very
gross frauds have been perpetrated upon the
government through the instrumentality of
clerks employed in pension agencies. IOu
must exercise the greatest care in regard to
the selection of your subordinates. The gov
eminent, it is true, may be reimbursed by
your bond for such losses as are above re-
ferred to, but this does not prevent the result
ing scandal to the service.
This message of earnest caution is sent
you to call your early attention particularly
to your own risk and duty in the premises.
Investigate your agencies thoroughly. Take
all possible precaution to cleanse the service
of every suspicious or unworthy person"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-04-04
Saving the Peoples Money.

Secretary Manning has addressed circular
letter to collectors of customs, appraisers,
naval officers, collectors of internal revenue,
assistant treasurers, custodians, the lighthouse
board, the superintendent of life saving ser
vice, the chief of the revenue marine division
and the surgeon-general of the marine hospi-
tai service, requesting them to report to him
in writing as soon as practicable to what ex-
tent, in their opinion, the force employed
under their direction can be reduced without
detriment to the public service, and whether
the method of doing business can be simpli-
fed and efficiency and economy secured.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-04-04
Removals from Office.

Secretary Manning has asked the resigna-
tons of First Auditor Reynolds, Second Au.
ditor Ferriss, Fourth Auditor Beardsley,
Fifth Auditor Alexander and Second Comp
troller Upton, to take effect on the appoint
ment and qualification of their successors.
All of the above named officials have accord.
ingy resigned. 1t is understood that mme.
date changes are also contemplated in the
offices of the Registry of the Treasury, Com
missioner of Customs and Deputy First Comp
troller. 1t is also intimated that Assistant
Secretary Coon will resign shortly to engage
in private business.
The Postmaster General has decided to re-
move j. S. Crawford, Superintendent of the
Foreign Mail service, and appoint Nicholas
NJ. Bell of St. Louis, his successor. Mr..
Crawford was appointed from EIeton, Md.
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The Senate, which was convened in extra
session on March 4, adjourned sine die on
Thursday, the President having no more bust
ness to bring before the body. A discussion
arose over the nomination Of Alexander h.
Lawton as Minister to Russia, it being alleg-
ed that his political disabilities for his part in
the Confederacy had not been removed, and
the President withdrew the nomination before
action was taken.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-04-04
TO CREDITORS.
NO. 1886 EQUITY.

NO. 1886 EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Charles B. Roberts, Trustee, VS.. William H.
Grouse and wife.
Notice is hereby given to all the creditors
of William H. Grouse, who were such prior to
or on the 18th day of November, A. D. 1884,
the date of the deed of trust. filed in the above
entitled cause, to file their claims, duly proven
and authenticated with the Clerk of the Cir
cult Court for Carroll county, on or before
the 9Th day of June, A. D. 1885.
JN0. J. BAUMGARTNER, JR.,
apr4,4t Auditor.
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Humors of the Press.

1t is said that Mahene's power is hope
lessly broken in Virginia. He should now
form himself into hollow square and grace
fully retire.-AtIdRta Constitution.
Congressman-elect Richardson, of Tennes-
see, stands seven feet in his stockings. When
ever he arises to address the chair it will be
a game of seven-up.-Loo0eU Citizen.
Minneapolis girls have red-ribbon clubs,
with the motto: "The lips that touch wine
shall never touch mine.n We have begun to
take ours through straw.-St. Paul Herald.
At the marriage of Princess Beatrice Queen
Victoria will give away the bride. This will
be Victoria s most conspicuous act of charity
since she sent a copy of her book on the
Scotch Highlands to woman whose husband
had been smashed to death in Government
foundry.-P Philadelphia Press.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-04-04
MO. 2osl EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County
Frances H. Stouffer, next friend, &C., VS..
Grace Stouffer and others.
Ordered this Sd day of April, A. D. 1885,
that the account of the Auditor filed in this
cause be finally ratified and confirmed, unless
cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or
before the 10th day of April, inst. provided a
copy of this order be inserted for two success
sive weeks before the last named day in some
newspaper published in Carroll county.
GEO. A. MILLER, Clerk.
True copy,-Test:
APP 42t GEO. A. MILLER, Clerk.
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Rev. Mr.. White lectured against the Roman
Catholic Church and clergy in Lincoln, Hi
nois, on Monday night, and riot ensued,
40 or so coal miners present using the hall
chairs. The lecturer was cut in the head and
face, the hall manager and college student
severely injured, and two or three others slight
ly hurt
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True copy,-Test:
apr 4:3t GEO. A. MILLER, Clerk.
MO. 214s EQUITY.

MO. 2143 EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County
Francis c. Null, administrator, &C., VS.. Mary
G. Shoemaker and others.
Ordered, this 3lst day of March, 1885, that
the sale of the real estate mentioned in the
proceedings in this cause, made and reported
by Francis c. Null, trustee, and this day filed
in said cause, be ratified and confirmed, un-
less cause to the contrary thereof be shown
on or before the 4th day of May next; pro-
vided copy of this order be inserted in some
newspaper printed in Carroll county once in
each of three successive weeks before the 9th
day of April next
The report states the amount of sale to be
$4,000.
GEO. A. MILLER, Clerk.
True Copy,
apr4:St GEO. A. MILLER, Clerk.
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Editorial Notes.

The Irish revolutionists and dynamiters held
large meeting at Chickering Hall, New
York, last Sunday. Senator Riddleberger,
who was announced to crate on the occasion,
was conspicuous by his absence, though he
sent short note of regret.
The Secretary of the Navy has decided that
all employees of his Department shall perform
the specified duties for which they are carried
on the pay rolls. 1t appears that it has been
the pract;ce in some cases to detail watchmer
and laborers for the regular performance Of
clerical duties.
The appointment of Mr.. Eugene Higgins as
chief of the appointment division of the Treas
before, was made permanent on Wednesday.
Mr.. Higgins enemies by their ISLANDERS made
no impression on Secretary Manning, to whom
Mr. Higgins was known before his first ap
pointment He has proven himself most
efficient and aAable clerk, and is a shrewd
keen gentleman.
The committee in charge of the inaugura-
ton ceremonies at Washington held meet
ing on Monday to close up its affairs. The
proceeds from all sources was 500, S49. 66 and
expenses $47, 8O6.63. The committee were
enabled to pay all bills and return every dol
lar of the private subscriptions. Aresolution
of thanks to Mr.. Gait, chairman of the exc
cutive committee, and son of Mr.. Sterling
Gait, of this county, were passed, and on
motion of Col. James G.. Berrett, of this
county, chairman of the inauguration commit
tee. the committee adjourned to meet on No
vember Is, 1888, to make arrangements for
the next inauguration.
Maryland has Jared well at the hands of
the new Administration. Gov McLane has
received the French mission; Col. Fred.
Raine has been made Consul general to Ber-
lin, and A. Leo Knott has been appointed
Second Assistant Postmaster General. The
salary of the first is ST., 800 per year. and the
others will each receive $4,000. These are
excellent appointments, that of Col. Fred.
Raine being recognition of the German
vote of this State, that has been so steadfast
in its adherence to Democratic principles.
There will be hundreds of other appoint
ments of various kinds yet to be distributed,
but it will take some motnhs before changes
can be made. 5S
The Buffalo Times hits the nail on the head
on an article which we publish in this issue, I'M
der the caption of "Anti- Humbug Crusade. "
There is too much humbug in politics-too
many selfconsidered purists-too many lofty
theorists-too many kid-glove immaculates.
These people, just as the Times remarks,
never attend primaries or conventions. Such
gatherings are too low and unfit for their
presence. They hold aloof, know nothing of
practical affairs of government, nor of the
wants and demands of the people, but from
their high plane of theory and speculation
undertake to suggest and demand the fulfil
ment of their own notions. They are organ
lied under names of "Reform Association"
"Civil-Service League" &C., and are really
nothing but arbitrary rings. Their impudence
is getting unbearable and they are fast becom-
ing nuisances.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-04-04
MO. 22ee EQUITY.

MO. 1926 EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County,
sitting as a Court of Equity.
Charles I. Reifsnider and William L. Sea-
brook, trustees, plaintiffs, against
Josephus Bankert
Ordered this 28th day of March, in the year
eighteen hundred and eighty-fve, that the
sale of the leasehold property of Josephus
Bankert, made and reported by Charles T.
Reifsnider and William L. Seabrook, trustees
of said Josephus Bankert under deed of
trust made to them in the above entitled cause,
be finally ratified and confirmed, unless cause
to the contrary be shown on or before the 9TH
day of May, A. D. 1885; provided copy of
this order be inserted in some newspaper
published in Carroll county, once a week in
each of three successive weeks before the 9th
day of April, A. D. 1885.
The report states the amount of sales to be
$2125.00.
JN0. e. SMITH,
Judge of the Circuit Court
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TRUSTEES SALE
u OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
In Freedom District Carroll County Nd

By virtue of deed of trust from Joseph
D. Barnes, of Carroll county, Nd, for the
benefit Of his creditors, duly executed, ac-
knowledged and recorded according to law,
the undersigned, named therein as trustees,
will offer at public sale, on the premises, on
Wednesday, goth dag of april, A. d. 1885,
at O. clock, P. NJ, the farm of the said ,Jo-
seph d. Barnes, containing
86B ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS.
being the same land which the said Barnes
obtained from Chas T. Reifsnider. trustee,
! by deed dated the 9th day of February, A.
D. 1874, and duly recorded among the Real
Estate Records of Carroll county, in Liber J.
B. B., No. 43, folio 1872, &c. This land adj
joins the lands of J. NJ Dorsey, John w.
Shipley, Robert Hewitt and others, and is
improved by large dwelling,
containing rooms, stable, corn AlaEA-
house, meat house, and all other 1 1.ss 80
necessary outbuildings. There As51-ss
is spring of excellent water near the door;
there is an orchard of choice fruit on the
place, and about acres in good timber.
This property is under good fencing and in a
high state of cultivation, and been recently
lined. 1t is situated in Freedom district,
Carroll county, Nd, near Berret Postofice,
on the Washington road
oil PSlSoHS uesirlhS lurJner lulorIndtlOn
can call on or address the undersigned, trus-
tees, at Westminster, Nd.
Terms Of Sale.-One third part of the pur-
chase money to be paid on the day of sale, or
upon the ratification thereof by the court, and
the residue in two equal payments, the one
in nine months and the other in eighteen
months from the day of sale, with interest,
and to be secured to the satisfaction of the
undersigned; or, all cash, at the option of the
purchaser.
VIM. B. THOMAS, (Trustao.
GEO. M. PEARCE, trustees
Jas. A. c. Bond, Solicitor.
Joseph w. Berret. Auct'r. APP Ats
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MO. 2276 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll county.
Henrietta NJ. Miller and Delilah w. Miller
mortgages, VS.. Melinda Brummell, mort
gagor.
Ordered this Sd day of April, A. D., 1885
that the account of the auditor filed in this
cause be finally ratified and confirmed unless
cause to the contrary thereof be shown on Oh
before the oath day of April, inst; provided
a copy of this order be inserted for two sue
cessive weeks before the last named day in
some newspaper published in Carroll county.
GEO. A. MILLER, Clerk
True Copy,-Test:
apI4:2t GEO. A. MILLER, Clerk
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ASSETS.

Shoaoing the condition Of the Mutual Fire
Insurance Company an Baltimore County,
December S1st, 1881.
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A terrific wind and hail storm swept over
Corsicana, Texas, Thursday evening. Hail
stones measuring twelve and fifteen inches in
circumference, and weighing from ten TO
twelve ounces, fell, smashing skylights and
windows. A farmer, while trying to control
his term, was knocked senseless. The stock
in the country suffered severely Many ami
mails were killed.
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r IsT OF UNCLAIMED MATTER

r IsT OF UNCLAIMED MATTER
RA Remaining in the Post Office, Westmin-
ster, Nd, March %, 1885:
Brown, Miss Mary j. Fink, VIM
Bruce, Elizabeth Price, Mrs. Saranda
Caller, Jno. A. Resi-, Henry
Carbaugh, Miss Ella Stoufer, S. G.
Oliver, W. S. Young, Rev. Robert
Miscellaneous" Business.
Persons calling for matter in the above list
will say it was advertised
apl A. H. HUBER. P. NJ.
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ITO THE PUBLIC.

Having decided to take the old and well
established stand of Mrs. A. j. Ensor, we will
be prepared to offer fine line of
MILLINERY and FANCY GOODS,
such as was kept by her, and hope to receive
call from her many customers and friends,
together with new ones. My experience of
five years in large business house in Bati-
more, enables me to hope for a large share of
patronage. You will find us willing and
ready to serve you cheerfully at shortest
notice. Respectfully,
MISSES NJ. & A. Upton.