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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-07-03
ABOUT RAILWAYS.
Twenty Questions which All should
be Able to Answer.


How many miles of railway in the
United States?
One hundred and fifty thousand
and six hundred miles; about half the
mileage of the world.
How much have they cost?
Nine billion dollars.
How many people are employed by
them?
More than 100000.
What is the fastest time made by
train?
Ninety-two miles in SO minutes;
one mile being made in 46 seconds,
on the Philadelphia and Reading
railroad.
What is the cost of high-class
eight-wheel passenger locomotive?
About $500.
What is the longest mileage op-
Grated by system?
Atchson, Topeka & Santa Fe sys-
tenn, about 5000 miles.
What Is the cost of palace sleep
ing car?
About $4,000 or $4,000 if "ves-
tibuled."
What is the longest railway bridge
span in the United States?
Cantilever span in Poughkeepsle
bridge $40 feet.
What is the highest railroad bridge
in the United States?
Kinzua Viaduct, on the Erie road,
305 feet high.
Who built the first locomotive in
the United States?
Peter Cooper.
What road carries the largest num-
Der of passengers?
Manhattan Elevated railroad, New
York; $4,000 day, or 191, 625,000
yearly.
What is the average daily earning
of an American locomotive?
About 800.
What is the longest American rail-
way tunnel?
Hoosac tunnel, on the Fitchburg
railway al miles).
What is the average cost of con-
structing mile Of railroad,
AT the present time about $50, 900.
What is the highest railroad in the
United States?
Denver & Rio Grande; Marshall
Pass, 1882 feet.
What are the chances of fatal ac-
cident in railway travel?
One killed in ten million. Statist-
les show more are killed by falling
out of windows than in railway acct
dents.
What line of railway extends
furthest east and west?
Canadian Pacific railroad, running
from Quebec to the Pacific ocean.
How long does steel rail last,
with average wear?
About eighteen years.
What road carries the largest num-
Der of commuters?
Illinois Central, 4,S2S,12S in 1887.
What is the fastest time made be-
tween Jersey City and San Fran
cisco?
Three days, z hours, 80 minutes
and 16 seconds. Special Theatrical
Train, June, 1886.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-07-03
BOISE CITY AND NAMFA
Notice for publication.

LAND OFFICE at Boise CITY ias'0'
Notice is hereby given that ,ie of 81
ing named settler has hieu on Tin in suppd
intention to make final pioo nrnof win T.
of his claim, and that saiu Rpecciyer, q
made before Register ana ne neJ uIy N
Boise City, Idaho, on sa. .'ho made hon1
1883, viz: Philip RANT VINO N NV w v 81
stead entry No. fl30 Tor 'no w y u Sec 81
4, NEl w 4, w q D J" ~
TIP Z N, X E; e,,ou,;nc witnesses
He names the following mon. ~
prove his continuous resiaenn IL. ". +
cultivation of, said land wsin1,ievitt ~
Hiatt, Wills Elster' JAMES piscsryiIle. Boz
harmon shew, all OF fiacel prr,EY
county, Idaho Ian Rcgisie!
June 5, '8s.
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NOtice.

All who are indebted to A. Straus
will please come forward and settle,
as l am going to quit doing bust
ness in Boise county. All accounts
not settled Immediately will be placed
in the hands of o collector. All
property, real estate and personal,
for sale cheap. Twelve milk cows
and some young stock with them for
sale cheap. A. SrRAUs.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-07-03

Brown of those "tha
hear himself talk and others laugh
j. Emeys. He smokes
having tried back for Don't Florida
Apcana and the Elbrton Also has
chewing Piper Hdieck Cogna Cocktail Smile
and the leading brands and CITY that
only the
rees kept on hand The lowest prices.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-07-03
FARMERS, ATTENTION.

/. E. MAHAN, an au-
thorized agent for the
ROCHESTER NURsER-
les, the oldest nurser-
les in the u. S., is
now prepared to fur
nish you on order the
finest kinds of fruit,
ornamental and shade
trees. Trees from
this firm have been
delivered all over
Idaho, and they have
in every instance sur
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Treasurer's Notice.

Treasurer's Notice.
The following warrants will be paid out
OF the County General Fund on presenta-
ton at my office:
No. 35-In favor of Myer & Smith SIT rs
Oh 5. G. Silsby. :. t6 10
JOHN GARRECHT,
by lsIDoR SMITH, Treasurer.
Deputy
Idaho City l T, June II, 1888
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-07-03

Scion Humphreys, of New York,
for himself and associates has about
closed an important deal for the
sale of 100000 acres of land in the
state OF Chihuahua, Mexico, to An
drew J. Stuart and George NJ. Brown,
of Salt Lake, agent for the Mormon
Church Of Latter Day Saints for
colonization purposes. The sale is
portion of the Dorraltos grant. The
purchase money aggregates 100000.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-07-03

TNHnnmT n 1Thas revolutionized the world
during the last half century
~ Not least among the wonders
of inventive progress is a method aud system of
work that can be performed all the country
without separating the workers from their homes
Pay liberal; anyone can do the work: either Sex
young or old no special ability required. Capital
not needed; you are started free. Cut this out and
return to us and We will send you free, something
of great value and importance to :ou, that will
start You in business, which will bring you in mUre
money right way, than anything else in the world
Grand outh free. Address TRUE L Co.. Augusta
Maine.
Jan. l, VT.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-02

hat, and as we're a long way
from the halter I'll take the one
YOU wear" The hat was given.
One of the appa emily most crazy
wagers was that made by an English
man some years ago. He wagered that
he would visit every town in England
and Scotland that had more than GER
tain number of inhabitants, and sub
sist during his tour on what he couid
make. He was man Of means ana
the wager was for 100000. He bought
fine mule and had special cart
built. On this he placed handsome
hand-organ, and the mule being hand
somely harnessed the musician start
ed on his way. He speedily became
known and his tour was a triumphal
progress from town to town. Every
one contributed and common sight
was to see the mendicant play tune
or two and while his groom, who was
dressed in livery, held the mule, made
the rounds Of the spectators, soliciting
pence. His tour was so successful
and such interest taken in him that at
the end of his journey he had not
only paid all expenses out OF his col
lection, but had substantial balance
of several thousand pounds. This
he donated to charity and contented
himself with the money earned by
the waper.-TN. Y. Pr SIS.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-02
California Inventions.

Messrs. Hazard & Townsend, soliei-
tors for patents, furnish the following
list OF patents issued on the 21st day
February, 1888, to California invent
orS:
Fish Fastener and holder combined
Joseph D. Axtell, Santa Barbara.
Power Mechanism; George Cottrell,
San Francisco, Cal.
Revolver; August Greth, San Fran.
cisco.
Smoke Consuming Furnace; Jno.
Keane, San Francisco, Cal.
Ore Feeder; Edward C.Loftus, Oak.
land.
Device for converting motion; Johr
II. Pemberton, Los Angeles, Cal.
Adjustable drill coupling; Jno. H
Pendleton, GreenvilIe.
Brake Block: George A. Poison
Augwin.
Propeller Wheel; Walter L. Strong
San Francisco, Cal.
Gard Exhibitor; Walter D. Valen
tine, San Francisco, q patents.)
Lever Power Machine; Ed. Wheel
Oakdale, Cal.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-02
Pullman Passengers.

The following passengers left yester.
day on the l P. NJ. train: J. H
Cutie, Geo. Slusher, o. l.. Welch
Mrs. Fullick, Mrs. Popgood, M. Met
calf, J. A. Trawley, E. G. Birdsley
L. Headstrow, Mrs. Grant, J. H
Hager, J. Cochran, E. B. Wood, H
W. Session, G. P. Schaffer, Geo. G. s
Nett, +. w. Wood, Miss G. E. Whit.
marsh, F. M. Parcher, J. A. Nichols
J. A. Bowden, Geo. G. Smith, Charles
Hook, Miss L. A. Stratton, w. B.
Greene, R. G. Post, F. II. Berke,
Mr.. Harrison, l. N. Selvey, E. H.
Potter, ]. A. Stanwood, M. Martin,
Mrs. Tilley, Mrs. Vance.
The following left on the sc
train: ]. L. Rowan, Mr.. Seigel, s. &.
Wright, Gov. Merrill, 7. johnson
Miss Wilson, NJ. Bloomfield, Mr..
Greenfelder, G. w. Gillet, J. Richie,
Mr.. Wilson, j. G.. Newsom, j. H,
Rocker, ]. II. Smith, I'M. Rowley.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-02
AN INTERESTING LECTURE
ny Prof. Ii. q. N0rthr0p Before
the st = te Normal School.

Prof. G. B. Northrop, L. l.. d., de-
livered very interesting lecture yes
terday morning before the State Nor
NAL School on the subject of Memory,
and How to Train It." DIR. Northrop
is lecturer on educational subjects
OF wide fame in the Eastern States,
and is we'll qualified for this field of
labor, having held the position of
agent for the Massachusetts Board of
Education for ten years, and for six
teen years was Secretary of the Con-
necticut Board OF Education.
He commenced by stating the foun-
dation of the cultivation of memory
commenced with the child who should
be trained to cultivate all the senses.
More could be learned by the cultiva-
ton of the eye to readily seize he sit
uation than by the old forms Of teach
ing. Children should be taught to
spell by The eye and ear, and should
learn to read rapidly. Interest should
be developed in the subject taught.
lntell6CG Nllnout lutefeSl WAS ihc
a factory without fire to run the
machinery. Teachers should de-
velop the curiosity of their scholars
in their studies OF books as to the
reason why of many explainable
facts. There should be no end in
the continued search for knowledge.
Studies should be made as pleasant
as possible to the pupils. The power
of attention should be developed as a
marked help to strengthening the
memory, and the power to commend
all of the faculties should be aimed
at A person who had his mind so
we'll stored with knowledge that he
could command the immediate use Of
it was so much superior to one who
could not as well arranged cabinet
is superior to a lumber room of a
dwelling. Throughout the lecture the
speaker interspersed his talk with
amusing anecdotes and appropriate
selections from standard authorities,
and all seemed to regret that the lec-
ture terminated.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-02
CRIMES CIRCLE.
Burglars, Robbers, Thieves ant
other Law -Hreakers.

other Law -Breakers.
John Shanahan was yesterday ex-
amined before Justice Austin on a
charge OF burglary. Several days ago
he engaged a room at No. 966 Alameda
street, and went to bed early putting
his watch in his pants pocket along
with some silver. His vest, contain
ing $35 in gold, he placed under his
pillow. About l or 2 O'Clock he says
he awoke and found his pants lying
on the floor minus the watch and
money. He became excited and
threw his pants against the window,
which was broken. The proprietor
stated that Shanahan entered the bar
room and stole the contents of his till
and was caught out of bed. His Hon
or after hearing evidence on both
sides held the defendant to answer
with bail in the sum of 81, 1000, and
he was committed in default.
Deputy Constables Harris and Rib
BILE had a tough encounter, early yes
terday morning, with three notorious
characters on Also street. The three,
whose names are G. J. Burns, Hugh
Riley and Jas. Ryan, were following
a man named +. Smith, who had i'm
bibed too much, and was known to
have considerably over $50 in his
possession. They were proceeding to
"roll" the drunk when the constables
overlook them, and a melee fol-
lowed, during which the constables
were roughly handled, as they did not
want to shoot or club the rollers"
They ultimately succeeded in cap
turing their men and conveying them
to the County Jail.
Constable Martin Aguirre yester-
day arrested w. E. Cox on Washing
ton street. He is wanted at San
Diego for obtaining money by false
pretences. Cox is we'll connected
young man and his friends will be
sorry to hear OF his doings if the report
be true. He is said to have given checks
on the bank at San Diego, which,
when presented, we're refused pay
ment, and consequently Mr.. Gilbert
D. Smith swore out a warrant for his
arrest. Deputy Constable Russell
telegraphed description of Cox, who
had left San Diego, to Martin Aguirre,
who, in an hour after receiving the
same, arrested Cox in this city.
Della Smith who created distur.
bance at the Santa Fe Depot, while
under the influence OF liquor, was ex-
amined before Justice Austin yester-
day and ordered to appear for SEN
tence to-day, at 8 80 A. NJ. She was
committed in default Of $40 bail.
T. j. Fitzpatrick was taken to the
County Jail yesterday by Constable
Martin, as he is supposed to be in
sane.
The examination of John Doe Ly-
cey for disturbing the peace was set
for to-day at 2p.M NJ.
The trial of Otto Young for assault
with deadly weapon was set for
to-day at 10 A. NJ.
Jacob Freice and Chas. King were
fined $5 each for disturbing the peace.
A. Lambert was sentenced to 90
days Imprisonment for vagrancy.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-02
Keep i'm Mind the Second Grand
Excursion to sslendora, Tues.
day. March 9Th.

Free dinner and a good time gener-
ally. After dinner 100 choice resi-
dence lots and acre property will be
offered for sale. Glendora and Alosta
is the "peer of the best" Beautiful
country and an abundant supply of
pure mountain water. Trains leave
Santa Fe depot at 9 80 \. NJ, stop at
Downey avenue, Pasadena and Mon
rovia. Tickets at depot or 81 North
Spring. Fare for round trip rs cents.
Le-Mar's Land Company.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-02
Missing.

Mrs. Martha Lawson, who lives at
No. 2l2 Buena Vista street, called at
the police station yesterday afternoon
and stated that her daughter aged IL
years was missing and had not been
seen since O'Clock A. M. The mother
had enquired at the school and found
that her daughter had not been there
that day.. nor in fact all the week. She
is the same little girl that Officer Muir.
ply rescued from the Dime Museum
on Main street, few weeks ago.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-02

The grand excursion to San Fern
ando to lay the last stone on the sub
merged dam will take place March
9th. Carriages will meet the excur-
sionists at the depot to convey them
around the settlement and to the dam,
where a free lunch will be spread,
speeches made, etc.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-02
Here is a Chance for Some One
BE SOLD IMMEDIATELY, AS OWNER
REQUIRES MONEY.

ANY REASONABLE OFFER WILL BE
ACCEPTED WITHIN THE NEXT FEW
| DAYS
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-02

G. F. Heinzeman, the druggist and chem
list, will continue to serve the public a. oi
old At 26 Temple street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-02

Lot 5Ox18O in Brooklyn tract, fine
view of the city, l mile from center. $500
Lo; 5Ox15O, south side of Sixth street,
near Vernon avenue, close to the
new cable line "a splendid building
site . ...............'. 1900
Lot 5Ox135, south side of Ninth st.,
just at the end of car line, overlook
ing westlake Park ............ 1900
Lot 52x175, south side of Ocean ST.,
near Broadway, one block from
street car; lots adjoining held at
$1,000. ........................ 1000
| Lot 53x130, Ventura street. overlook
ing the whole valley y................ 1000
Lot 53x118, south side of Orange st.,
opposite DR.. Boals magnificent
house in course of erection ....... $500
Lot 5Ox17S, west side of Thompson
| street, one of the best lots in the Ell
lis tract, cheap at $4,000 ............ $500
| Lot 45x15O, southeast corner of To-
herman and Ellis savenue-the cream
of the neighborhood. .............. $500
Lot 1O5xl75, best corner of Montgom-
| cry and Hayward, a full half-acre,
| close to street car, splendid soil. 80. 5000
Lot 6Ox15O, large choice corner on
Tenth and Overton streets, stone
| sidewalks, lot graded, ready for
building, fine improvements all
round ...................... 5000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08
THE DISPUTE ABOUT cREEDMooR.

Neither reason nor justice supports the propo-
siton made by certain officials in the National
Guard to dispossess the civilian riilcmen of
their rights in the Creedmoor range. 1t is true
that the State advanced the money with which
the range was established, and it is equally
true that Creedmoor has gradually become
military rather than a civilian practicc-grOund.
But so long as it can he used by both the Ma
tiOnal Guardsmen and the Rife Association
there is no occasion to shut out either. If more
land is needed to accommodate the National
Guard it can easily be acquired, and no oppo-
stion will be offered to conditions which place
the range at the Guards disposal five days out
of six during the season. The demands of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08
AN ECHO OF THE MESSAGE.

The 4th Of March was nearing when White House
statesman took his pen and while he looked immense
ly vexed, wrote out Message from tho text Fred
Trade
His brow sad, sick was his smile, like one
who gnaws rat-ail file and as his Message he began
he turned him and remarked 10 Dan, Free Trade.
When Bcn's proud vote doomed into view II marked
his own dread Waterloo; beyond the Saline River
Sped but all the the Message said, Free Trade
90 give U.S." Randall cried, "a rest; TO yield and
kick not that is bcst' sob rose In his manly throat,
but stn he In the Message wrote. Free Trade.
"Dont Of yourself construct a fool, be noe
like the stubborn mulep-this Charles Dana's
kind advice; the Message answered Ia a trce, Free
Trade
When Congress met and bent its ear, great Growers
farewell views hear, then the Clerk the Message
read twas found he merely fercely said Free Trade
Between the lines the man was found, torn was
his hair, his teeth ground still calling to his
beaten crowd IN accents angry, shril aud loud, FREQ
Trade
There in the pottage cold and thick, he gave
last vindictive kick, and as he chewed reflections
cud voice fell like the dullest thud, Free Trade.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08
THE ORPHEUS GLEE CLUB OPENS ITS
SEASON

The Orpheus Glee Club opened last night its fourth
season with an excellent concert az Chickcrng Hail.
The conditions favorable and a large and dis
tingushcdloo audience was present. The stage
was ple,tily decorated with ported plants and the
cosey hall took gala appearance. There was an
encouraging absence Of the bonnet and strictcr adj
herence than usual the request fer evening dress.
In combining professional and amateur forces the club
was wise In selecting the Philharmonic Club and MISS
Emily winant as It's supporters. Mr Dudley BUCK Is
the leader of the club and his work last night was
generally responded to by the members In an on.
couraging manner. The organization has fifty men-
bers and they sing better than they did last year.
They sang last night with precision good baanceS
graded their tones well ard attacked better than ever
With several exceptions the first teno are weak ous
those exceptions sympathetic voices, which have
a good chorus of second tenors and BASES TO blend
with. ,,.. -,
The club sang numbers by Zollncr, Beschntt, Prau4
bach and Buck. Mr.. Bucks work, King GLARS
Christmas which has some dramatic solos and stir
ring passages for the chorus was well sung In some
portions The baritone singing In this number by
Mr.. Ii. +. Reddall should be commended Mr. Perry
j. Averill also acquitted himself well In Beschnlus
Dreams, Miss Winant and the Philharmonic Cluu
had their share Of recalls.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08

tho rillemen are exceedingly modest and in
whatever arrangement the Legislature makes,
it should not fail to give the civilians falr OPP
portunity for regular practice and for the shoot
ing of such matches as they choose to make
II would be unjust TO the National Guard to
SUPPOSE that as a body they are in favor OF
killing of the Rife Association or of treating
their co-occupants at CreedmOor with any I'M
fairness. Probably the bill which the Asso-
CATIONS directors are desired to approve IL
hacked only by few of the general officers
Of tho Guard, who fancy it would advance the
interests of their organization to have 1t be-
come the ndisputed possessor of the range.
This is a mistaken idea. If the Guard is al
ready permitted to use the range as much and
as often as il needs to use it, how could 1T DO
benefited by the right to use it more than it
needs to? There is no thought on anybody's
part to restrict its privileges. 1t has worked
with the rinemen tremendously in the past
and il will continue to do so. The Rifle Asso-
citation gave Creedmoor its great renown, and
it is to the public interest to have the Asso-
citation continued and to encourage its revival
in all its old time excellence and power. The
intelligence that another international match
is in sight will do much to reawaken interest
in the Association. 1t has done an admirable
work. and its rights should be fully conserved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08
THE CHURCH md THE COMMUNITY.


THE CHURCH md THE COMMUNITY
The Church Missionary Conference, which
closed it's sessions on Wednesday, listened to
diverse views upon the subject of church work
in this city, but the most encouraging and hope
ful utterance, and we believe the most dis
eliminating and rational, was that OF the
Rev. Dr. John Hall, whose observation has en-
tended over twenty-one years, and whose con-
clusion is that religious life has never been
in so good a condition in these twenty one
vears'' as it is now The deliberate conviction
Of so cautious and sober minded man rs Dr.
Hall-a man who touches life at many points
and whose horizon is wide-ought to carry
great weight.
There is no doubt or there ought to be none,
that the relation of the churches to the COM
plex life of a great city involves great prob
lens. but they are more likely to be solved
by those who approach them in a sangune
spirit than by those who despair in advance Oh
a solution We believe that men and women
are constantly becoming more helpful and SYM
pathetic that the world is daily growing wiser
and happier and that life is far letter worth
living now than it was at the time to which
some Of cur Christian teachers lock back with
longing and regret Those who take dark
views of modern civilization too often fail to
make due allowance not only for the practical
necessities, but also for the practical benefits
Of changed conditions They perceive clearly
that the conditions have changed but they are
unable to recognize the veritable body and
spirit Of progress in its new guise. Old forms
of thought and ways Of action are not the final
nor the best expression of the essence of right
eousness. The fact that fifty years ago every
citizen was church goer does not necessarily
reveal anything more than conventional COM
pliance with social obligation which was felt
to be rksome as well as rigid. The respondent
observer who deplores the mere fact that " tho
old order changeth" is not wiser in his day
and generation than the scholar would be who
should see, for instance, in the modern de-
vclopment of university life only sad and
gloomy contrast with the narrowness. the isola-
ton and the pedantry of his own college days
What the ultimate relations of the Church
that is to say, Of organized religion-to the
community will be, what share it will take in
the uplifting Of humanity, and through what
forms Of action its spirit will be manifested,
we have no means of determining. But this
at least we know, that society is daily gaining
a truer conception Of its obligations and dis
charging them with firmer and more intelli-
gent purpose We do not believe that those
who see in this system of morality only shrewd
but sordid effort at self-preseryation are those
who see most clearly.