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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-10-12
SANITARY PLUMBING.
Gross Ignorance Displayed by Designing
Architects EverYwhere.

<AfNii'ecis Every Where.
Several prominent writer's of the day
call earnest and emphatic attention in
the columns of popular magazines,
scientific and trade papers, to the gross
ignorance of the plainest principles of
house drainage ON the part of designing
architects, in the construction of mod
ern buildings. Whether the fault arises
from ignorance or negligence, or
whether the architect is hampered by
instructions from the owner, he is
equally to blame in accepting as a
finished job a house into which sewer
gas can find its way. St. Louis has
such favorable site for first-class
public sewers, and such a superb
system already built, that the cases
are comparatively rare in which
sewer gas can find its way into dwell
ings, But in n city built upon level
plain, where the danger is far greater,
the precautions taken are far more
ample and far more efficient. There
are stone front residences in St. Louis
to-day wherein the waste pipe leading
from the sink to the sewer has not even
an "S' trap between the two places,
to say nothing of proper system of
ventilation, which is the only means
outside of the use of chemicals for por-
feet protection.
Leading physicians say that their
practice warrants the assertion, that
tho class nf liaAogae l. / I
is on the increase, and that the type is
rapidly becoming more pronounced.
However this may be, the public have
a right to demand from architects.
builders and house owners the fullest
protection the resources of modern
knowledge and modern science can
furnish. An incompetent architect or
plumber is a deadly foe to the com.
munity. Stores and HarItoare.
"A modern French custom at h,p
tisms is that of presenting all the
guests with "a donation of sugar al
monds in bonbonniere, which has the
appearance of roll of parchment.
On this roll are inscribed the names of
the child, of the parents, god-parents,
the date of the birth and christening,
and the name of the church where the
ceremony was performed.
The Emperor of Japan has a very
Hoor opinion of dancing. The Toxic
Dempo relates that recently Minister
of State, while in audience. touched
upon the subject of dancing, where
upon His Majesty expressed the opin-
ion that the prevalence of such a
voluptuous custom was a sure indica-
ton OF the decay of the nation. The
minister therefore, upon retiring gave
orders to those engaged in the con-
struction eff the new palace to dismantle
the dancing saloon in the new build
ing which was already completed.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-10-12
National Floral Emblems.

Many nations and soyereigps have
had plants and flowers As their em-
olems' The rose of England became
especlally famous during the Wars of
the Roses, after which the red and
White We're united, and the rose of both
colors is called the York and Lancas-
Ter; but when these flowers first he.
came badges of the two houses 7 can
not discover The thistle is honored n :
the emblem of Scotland from the cir.
cumstance that once upon time =,
party OF Danes having approached the
scottish camp unperceived by night
We're on the point of attacking it, when
one OF the soldiers trod on a thistle
which caused him to cry out. and SO
aroused the enemy. The shamrock of
ireland was held by St. Patrick to teach
Tue doctrine of the Trinity, and chosen
remembrance of him. 1t is ALWAYS
worn by the Irish on St. Patrick's D,y
The leek, in Wales, as a national ds
wee has not been satisfactorily er.
planned, otherwise than as the result 81
ats having the old Cymric oolors, green
and white.-Boston Budget
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-10-12
ru,o LIVE SEA COWS.
p.oarkab,e Creature, Recently impo'ee"
frounS ,th America.

from ,th America.
Two remarkable cows have 1es1 lln-
,orted to New York from Brazil. lhey
were captured by the crew OF al hn-
oIish vessel near the South American
coast, and were sold to an entefprlS'uS
colIactor Of curious animals on North
William street. They have neither
leos nor feet, but propcl themselves oy
means of two acknowledging ms
lilo those of IA seal. They live in the
water and are entirely helpless wheh
ont of it. They are sea cows known
to biologists as manatee. Inc heao Is
Of moderate size, oblong, and has a
blunt muzzle. The animal has slight
neck. Its mouth is very peculiar the
upper lip being cleft into two iobes.
When the animal seizes cabbage lea1
the lips come together and the leaf IS
drawn in by backward movement OF
the lower margin of the upper lips.
The lower lip is apparently of no serv-
ice whatever except to cover the teeth
of the lower jaw.
The nostrils are valves which WORK
on hinges. As the nose comes to the
surface of the water the valves open
and allow the air to enter. When the
head is drawn under the water the
hanpes 90 to their places and hermetlc-
ally seal the nostrils. The eyes are
hardly discernible. They are placed IN
the sides of the head, with wrnkled
margins around them. The ear is a
little hole just back Of the eye. The
teeth are similar to those of COW. The
manatee inhabt the bays and lagoon'
on the West India Islands, the coast o
Florida and Brazil. They prefer shall
low water, in which they lie near thu
bottom, supporting themselves on thu
extremity OF their shovel-like tails o.
slowly moving about by the as
sistance of their fins. They browse oil
aquatic plants that grow beneath tn
water, as cows feed on land. They ar
priced highly not only as an article o
food, but for their oil, skin and bones
The bones are said to be so massive AM
compact as to resemble ivory in hard
ness and durability. Frequent attempt
have been made to keep them in cap
tivity. without much success, except il
tho Brighton Aquarium, in England
where one lived for sixteen years.
Mr. Ruhe, to whom the two sea COW
belong, say he feeds them on sixleel
cabbages a day apiece and innumerabl
loayes of bread The male measure
five feet eight inches in length, aud tn
female five feet three inches. They ar
in separate tanks of water, and hay
become SO tame since they reache
here that they will allow themselves
be fondled and fed from their owner
hand.
Manatee are becoming very rare i
North America. A few are in Florid;
and only few. They carry the
young under their fore fin, and live t
be very old. Whor full grown the
measure from rem to fifteen feet i
length, and weigh from 1900 to zoo
pounds.-M Y Times.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-10-12
TWO GOOD REMEDIES.
How TO Cure Gapes In Chicks and Prevent
Lice In Their Nests.

How to Cure Gapes In Chicks and Prevent
Lice In Their Nests.
For gapes In chicks there are several
good remedies. Fumigating with car
bolic acid, and the lime remedy, are
probably the surest. The lime remedy
Is the hsndiest and tho safest.
and Its effect ON the cape worms
causes them 10 loosen their hold ON the
lining membrane OF the windpipe. sets
the chicks 10 coughing aud sneezing.
and the worms are thrown up. 1have
never heard of case that this treat
ment did not cure, provided IL was APP
piled atany time before the chick was too
far gone to cough. In addition TO this
treatment scatter little air-slaked
lime in the coop, and waon you move
coop that has no floor, scatter the
lime freely over the old spot.
Sulphur is useful to kill and prevent
lice in the nests of setting and laying
hens, but have entirely discarded its
use on chickens. or on hens that are
running with chickens. Carbolic pow
der, or insect powder, Is much better
To use the powder for lice on chickens
that are running with a hen, take the
hen after she has gathered her brood
under her for the night, aud dust the
powder thoroughly into her feathers.
The chickens will get enough OF the
powder rs they nestle under the hen,
and it will have all night in which to
do its work on hen and chickens
Fanss Field. ia Ohio Journal.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-10-12
Handles Real Estate.

Before accept you slr "
my daughters sutton, l must koa
what your business is, what .Ou
means would be Ct supper ing her,
Would be Suitor Il handle real "
tate.
Parent (more suave'y)-Ah, up '0sa
or down town. Uptown proper9
said to be raising.
Would-bc Suitor-No. sir. suburu'"
I'm a grave digger at Greenwoo'-
NJ y Sun.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-10-12

The West End Horse Railroad of
Boston is now the largest street rail-
way combination in the world, having
about PIP miles of track, and over
5000 horses; ten per cent. OF the
aorses are counted as being on duty
from illness, sprains, shooting or other
causes, and the balance of the horses
average about twelve miles day. A
car day is estimated at ten to eleven
hours, and from forty-five TO fifty
miles, and eight horses are allowed as
the active force.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-10-12

Tho Queen of koumania says man
and wife Sd ould never cease to do a
little counting, no matter how old they
may be.
The city of London is said to have
fewer inhabitants to the house than any
other of the large cities of Europe.
Vienna has five times as many.
American travellers in ireland
nowadays are furnished travelling
companion free of expense, it seems
Nevertheless, a government detective
in ones tracks can hardly be said tc
add to the pleasure of a jaunt through
Erin.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-10-12
Not a Bit Frightened.

-, AoNas mani wonder if it Is .rus
that there are lots of gambling bus VI e
'HS ulveS running right near City Hail
new orker-Guess not. WhvsbouId
, icy run; They amt afraid OF tbs
ponce What is there to make than
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-10-12

"A Cai rnia paper states that
petritied tooth of shark was pick,
ont of solid rock at depth of thrice,
iyet wn'le digging a we'll at N p ,mo ,
snort time ago Tho tooth has ret,iDof
its enamel and is higblv nolishoa
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-10-12

A London company is reported y
have secured patents for the chehi'a,
production of aluminium, sodium aua
potassium; and to be able to manuis''
ure aluminium at considerably N
than one shilling per pound. :.
1t has been found in Callofns
that cold-air blast dries fruit III y. !,
most satisfactory manner. Samples;
'ruit dried in this way-prunes' ap
cots and apples-two years ago o.
,till in a perfect state OF preserYa.lgN
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-10-12

Among the presents that hs .
lately been given to the Pope are ~ w.,
oreds OF sets of baby clothes-ra'I,
an odd gift under the circumstance, :,
out it is by his special wish that ~, /,
are given, and find their way i1ei =.
tho founding hospitals and similar :
situations Of Rome.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-10-12

I Cut of all diseased limbs from the
pear trees should evidence OF the blight
appear, and swab the limbs with linz
seed oil. Burn ali the branches taken
on and keep the soil stirred.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-10-12

Nothing is moro annoying to a
young man, after admiring himself as
reflected in a plate-glass show-window,
than suddenly to discover pretty
shop-girl inside calmly taking him in
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-10-12
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The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-12-14
A f.hristrnas ffrnur..

The shining holly hangs upon the wall
It's scarlet clusters cleaning IN the light
OF rsiddy fire. GLOW. and the welcome sound
OF silver lnrghfers ripples through the room,
From youthful roicea. whilst tho fnistietoo
Its white trnnparent bendlets tenptingly
Hangs o'er their sunny heads
Nov kifh and Kin
Are grouped Ia circle round the cheery hearth
Each telling his experience Of the year.
Fer some there be that only meet nt Ttise.
The gray haired grandshlre aanely mods his head
What time the prrttle of the four year Old
The golden tressed sosingiine Of the flock
Is poured into his ear: and on his knees,
Eager 70 prate doth she, wee fairy, klt
Ths household darling Of score OF hearts
In yonder enug armchair sits grandrnarnfna
Whilst ten year Tommy steals beside her knee
Knowing fun well. the bright eyed, saueT roKua
The hidden eoft spot In the old DANES heart,
And With loving. half regretful gaze.
Look on the chLidren'a parents, carried back
To The lang syns' when they themselves were
blest
In childhood's happy, glad nnconscfousneH
OF Ills 70 come; and 50, forgetting Time,
They In their treasured blossoms bIocm again
t-A Il r.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-12-14
SPICE or The SEASON.

The Chrfstmss rs time comes on apace and
charity begins to sIum.
The prettiest thing in stocking Christ
mas morning is pretty girls foot.
When Kris Kringle comes down the.
chimney it scots Kris and the children a.
well.
Santa Claus il saiss to he Of German orf-
gin. His fAvorite oath. we presume. is
By Chimney.
The pawnbroker rrnovrs that Christmas
is coming. apA 80 does the young man and
so does the Rsfi.
A facetious divine got SO many Christ
mas slippers that he said: do ladies
think me ceatipede2'
A Christmas bere-The 9iri with the
ring in h voice who will always chime
In when anything is told.
With many people Christmas presents
which win enable them to exhibit great
presents of mind.
There is nothing the matter with the
small boy who p esents his mother with
pair of felt slippers for Christmas. He is
justa smart boy, that's all.
The custom of having a rousing Christ
mas dinner is not only an ancient one, but
1t is the most universal of any custom
known TO the civilized world
Talk about oil trusts, rubber trusts, coal
rusts. etc., as much as you like, but what
we want about holiday time Is turkey
or goose trussed.-Boston Courier.
Remember that a Christmas gift gains
nothing in significance by being costly,
and that to seek to outdo' others in pecu-
MARY outlay. simply because you have the
means, is vulgar.
"Ak, my son" said the minister, TIN
glad to see you in the Sunday school at
last. Is this your first Sundayls Yes,
sir /" 50 How do you like itf' = Oh. guess
kin stand it until after the Christmas
tree."-Tid-Bifs
As Christmas approaches. the young
man who has been toasting his toes and
lounging on the best parlor sofa, tries to
get uD a quarrel with his girl so as to es-
cape bankrupting himself on a Christmas
present.
Monetary: CIarksby-'sG Good morning,
Mrs. Gadby. Shopping. / seer Mrs
Gadby. - Yes, I've been picking upa few
little things for Christmas. CT
haven't seen Mrs. Gadby on change late
ly.s Mrs G. daconicallyl-"I have."A
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-12-14
4 Stranger Among strangers.

New York BeIle-Do You know that largs
rs New York is there are only four hundred
people there who can CLAIM to really belong
to the elifes
Omaha kan-Shoulint wonder It's the
World
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-12-14
EfiaeI.s Diploma.

That Ethel = an artist
AL must a i.aif with graces
How could one szer dosls1t it
Who'd ever seen 1er tacey
-snndoa I'D fsirs
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-12-14

Fat Turkey-rve been flying high
lately. Wonder what's 4 We eater.
What is this Christmas business any
way?
Thin Turkey fwho has consumption)-
You will know before night; IA. tai
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-12-14

How sweet and fresh the soff spring air.
A bala-- an appetizer.
II MAKES sae feel fke-but- rdf ~hewi
Consarn the fertiiizers
Burlington Free Press
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-04-12
Ammonia in Rakins Powders.

From the Scientific Americana
Among the recent discoveries in sci
ence and chemistry, rome Is more i'm
portant than the uses to which common
ammonia can be properly put as n. leay-
ening agent, and which indicate that this
familiar salt ia hereaftcr to perform an
active part in the preparation of our dali
ly food.
The carbonate OF ammonia is an ex-
ceedingly volatile substance. Place a
small portion of it upon n knife aud hold
over flame, and 1t will almost immedi-
ately be entirely developed Into gas and
pass off into the air. The gas Tins form
ed Is a simple composition ofnitrogen and
hydrogen. No residue, Is left from the
ammonia, This giyss it its superiority
as leavening powder over soda and
cream OF tartar used alone, and has In
duced its use as a suppIenrnt to ihese ar
ticles. a small qtau tiiyof ammonia in
the dough Is effective In producing bread
that will be lighter, sweeter AMI more
wholesome tnan that risen ,by any other
leavening agent, When 1t Is acted upon
by the heat of baki lg, the leavcning gas
that raises the dough is liberated. In
this act it uses itself up, rs L were; the
ammonia is entirely diilused, leaving no
trace or residum whatever. The light,
fluffy, flaky appearance, so desirable in
biscuits, ETC., and so sought alter by pro-
fessional cooks, is said to be Impaired to
them only by the use Of this agent.
The bakers and baking powder manu-
facturers producing the finest goods have
been quick to avail themselves of this
useful discovery, and the handsomestand
best bread aud cake are now largely rls-
en- by the aid of ammonia combined, OF
course, with other leavening material.
Ammonia is one of the best known
products of the iabratury. If, as seems
to be justly claimed for it, the application
of its PROPERTIES to the PURPOSES of cook.
ing, results ip giving us lighter and more
wholesome bread, biscuit and cake, II
will prove boon TO dyspep.ic humanity.
and will speedily force itself into general
use iH, the new field 70 which science ha;
assigned it.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-04-12

A more solemn and impressive
scene than was furnished Friday in
the trial Of James W. Tate for high
crimes and misdemeanors, was new
er witnessed in Frankfort, The
very air of the Senate chamber was
freighted with burdensome solemni-
.ty, and everybody was relieved when
the dreadful event which removed
a high officer Of State from office,
and set the seal of disgrace, Of ever
more Acknowledgement upon him,
was ended. There was no heart
among the responsible participants,
on that baleful occasion, that was
not wrung to its tethermost by the
dreadful duty imposed and no voice
heard that did moi betray the pro-
foundest sense of the distressing re-
sponsibility which rested upon the
Senate, it's Speaker and the House
Managers. Frankfort Capital.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-04-12

The Democratic State Convention
of Oregon in session last week re-
ported and unanimously adopted a
tariff reform platform. The first
section heartily indored President
Cleveland. The third section is as
follows I'VE earnestly and unqual-
ifedly indorse the policy Of tariff
revision and reduction of the sur
pitts revenue to the needs of the
Governments economical admins
tration as set forth in the Presidents
last annual message to Congress.
We believe that such resolution
is dictated by sound. policy, and
that unnecessary taxation is unjust
taxation, and oppressive, and that
the public revenue Should, as tar as
possible, be derived from taxes lev
led upon the luxuries, rather than
the necessities, of life" This is the
first gun of the campaign and the
shot goes straight to The center,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-04-12
Commissioners Sale.
Lewis AppersOn, Admir-, PHI. Notice of

Lewis Apperson, Admir-, Plf. Notice of
against IL
John ,Chaffin's heirs, Defts. Sale.
by virtue of ajnJgment and order of
sale OF the Lawrence Circuit Court, rem
dei.ed at tue February term thereof, 1883,
In the above styled cause, the undersign-
ed will, ON. Monday, April 10th, 1883, ut
the Court House door IN, Louisa, Law
renee county, KY. being county court
day 4 proceed to expose TO public sale to
the highest bidder, the following descriS-
ed property, viz: a tract If land stu
atetl In Lawrence County, on the Cooksey
fork Of Cats. fork of Blaine, containing
about 50aeIes; or SO much thereofas may
be necessary to produce the sum of$B2 20
with per cent interest from, October II,
1859, until paid, and MAO costs. For
furtherdescrptiou see Judgment render
ed In the above styled cause az the,Feb-
ruary term, in Clerks office. Taken as
the property;of John Cbaffln's heirs.
TERMS :Ar5ale will be made on acredit
of and IL months. The purchaser will
be required to give.bond with approved
security for the payment Of he purchase
money, to have thefo and effect of a
repleyin bonaIihearing interest from the
day of sale, with lien reserved upon the
said property until allthe purchase mon-
ey Is paid. NJ. ,. BURNS, NJ T.. L. &C.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-04-12

The deadlock upon the bill pro-
viding for the refunding of the d.
rect war taxes to the States contin-
ues. The bill is the child of the lat
ituhnarian idea that we are out for
the staff, as the phrase is. 1t has
become the fashion to go, for an APP
preparation wherever you see it.
We find the style set in pension leg
islation, in river; and harbor b4ls,i
the Blair absurdity, and now il has
extended to a refunding of taxes
collected more than. a quarter OF a
century ago. The bwqg is in the
Treasury, and every little statesman
in the land IS bent on getting some
gift for his district, or his State.
That the bill will ultimately pass
there is little doubt, and it Is to be
hoped that it will encounter the veto
club when it reaches the White
House.-Louisville Times.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-04-12

There are more printers in the
House of Representatives. than
members of any o,her single occu-
patton or profession, except the law.
Amos, Cummings, of New. York,
was tramp, printer, and Gays he
has SCI type in every State in the
Union. Senator Plumb was first a
printer, then an editor, and finally
banker. Gallinger, Of New Hamp-
shire, was a, printer bgt afterward
studied medicine. Forquhar, CT
New York, is not only printer, but
was once Presidentof the Typo
graphical Union. Tim Campbell
was once a oompositor on the New
York Herald when he was elected
to the NY. Legislature. O'Donnell,
of Michigan, learned The printing
business and has always kept at it.
Dingley, ofMai.e; Foran, OF Ohio
Nicoll, of North Carolina; Wickham,
of Ohio !. Hudd, of Wisconsin, and
Yost, of Virginia, were all printers.
-Ex, $3.50. es
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-04-12


The House Pension Committee
has decided to report faverably the
Dependent Pension Bill, which has
already passed the Senate. There
is an amendment to the bill, which
was also fayorably reported, known
as the Per Diem Service Pension
Bill, providing for every Northern
soldier a monthly pension OF one
cent for every day of service in the
war. This Dependent Pension Bill
is the one which Senators Beck,
Blackburn and Vest denounced as
involving an outlay Of $500,0oo,0o0.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-04-12

ed proI srty, to-wit: A tract of lend sit.
uated In Lawrence county, on or near
the head of the East Foak Of Little Sandy
river, and containing about 171s acres;
or so much thereof Ms may be necessary
to produce the sum of Sl70.50 with fer
cent interest from May 10, lS6S,until paid,
and Sill 20 costs. For n complete descrlp-
ton ofthe land see Judgment rendered at
the February term, 1883, In The CLERK s
office. Taken rs the property of Carrie
Harris.
TERMS: Sale win be made on n credit
of Q and u months. The purchaser Will
be required to give bond with approved
security for the payment ot the purchase
money, to have the force and effect OF
replevin bond, bearing interest from the
day of sale, with lien reserved upon
said property until all the purchase mon
ey is paid. ". 5. BUENs, M.C.L.C.C.