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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-27
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TWO SMAR1r FOXES.



protected Their Home ~ - In.
Thsy rrnious strstsgsm.
a. doubtful II there IL any other
.rimsl in the world SO cunning ~ the
sn n certainly exercises reason,
- so,t provides against new contin-
49, sc,cs as fast as they arise. Here II
ks ".orv which exhibits almost human
nair OF red foxes took up their
q 1.d on a Dakota farm, on knoll. In
nv meat. field. where they began TO rear
III little foxes. .
;'ss Every day, while narrowing and
..,ro wheat In the field" says the
ssr,rer II saw the two old foxes lying
Y ne little mound in front Of their
ssroe The kits rolled about In the
IN played with the bushy tails Of
mi ,hsir parents, and enjoyed themselves
z .nnarently as much as a group Of kit
tens.
nOne morning a neighbor came
= work in u field adjoining. bring
e. with him a dog, and the
a Az with all the curiosity OF his
lind. soon began the Investigation OF
Nth farms. He was still long dis
1 lance from the fox-dcn when l heard q
sharp, warning bark and saw the kits
disappear. As / looked. the mother
iox law on the mound, her ears erect,
her nose on the ground, all attention,
The father OF the family, with his big
tail swinging in the wind, trotted
toward the dog.
Gan he intend to attack himp |
wondered. had never heard of such
stbing, and the dog. though not a
large one, was still larger than the
fox. But reynard knew his business
better than !. He approached the in
truder until the dog saw him, when
both stopped for an instant, and then
the dog gave chase. The fox, with a
bark OF defiance, turned and ran in
direction away from his home.
AT first the dog seemed to gain
rapidly upon the fox, but ! watched
them for nearly mile before they lis
appeared in the prairie grass, and con-
cluded that the fox was able to keep
out Of the others wav.
I'm about an hour the dog returned
from fruitless chase, and for a time
be contentedly followed his master.
Then he began providing around again.
"Al this time the mother-fox had
remained on the mound, picture OF
quiet vigilance; but now, as the dog
again ventured near, she rose and
trotted toward him, and the dog was
soon chasing her over the prairie.
Hardly had they disappeared when the
male trotted back from some hiding
place and took the position vacated by
his mate. The dog returned after a
time. unsuccessful as before.
"During the day he was again and
again tempted to a chase. first by the
male and then by the female, and
while the one kept him busy, the other
watched over the young, who did not
Sow themselves after the first sight OF
the dog.
ut is hard to say which we admired
most: the bravery of the pair in chal-
Longing the dog to a race that would
have proved fatal had he caught them.
their ingenuity in taking turns, so that
each might be fresh when chased.
their skill in leading him away from
their young, or their cleverness in
throwing him off their track when far
enough away. "--Golden Days.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-27
Tip To Termasants,

A sense Of humor" is 50 much beprsised
By critics, that one might suppose ii raised
To the high rank of new cardinal virtue.
Well, It's gift that helps aud cannot hurt you
But il you'd cultivate this gift delightful
You must abandon hate, and cut the spiteful;
For whatsoever angry fools nlay runoE
You can't be humorous when you're OUT OF nu-
mort London Punch
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-27

A venerable member of the House
had watched the pages fitting up and
down the aisles. and had INDUCED in
considerable speculation as to why they
were there. A day or two ago his
curiosity became so great that he asked
a fellow member: Say. John. who
are them boys that play around the
hallP' Why" was the reply, they
are pages" Gosh all thunder!" said
the astonished gentleman, you don't
mean to tell me them's all Sam Pages
boys, do ye?"-Concord IN. H.) Mon
itor.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-27

THERE Is ONE answer to 'corres-
pondent" last week. who asked if there
was railroad line running through
this town, we replied that if such line
existed we had never heard of it in the
two years of our stay. We now desire to
inform him that there is line-a branch
of the U. P Road and that it runs two
trains per day and gives excellent
service. The manager of the line, Mr..
Ben Davis, called at our Office yester-
day and handed us an annual pass over
the line. and We take pleasure in say
ing that the cars are of the best make,
the fare reasonable and that the line
has done much to build up our town.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-27

Nor YET.-We have often been asked
why we did not establish a Daily
Kicker, and many individuals have
promised US their hearty support. In
the first place We are now running
under one roof great weekly news
feed store aud great boot and shoe
house, and we haven't much spare
time; and in the second place when We
have any money to throw away we'll
do it by establishing school of phil
osophy for Indians. We've got good
thing as it is, and We don't sigh for the
whole earth. Free Press.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-27
He Wanted a show.

"You must stop this smoking during bust
ness hours" said the head clerk
whats the matterF' inquired one of the
boys
The boss says he can't appreciate his five
cent cigar when you clerks are putting your
Henry Claysn- The Epoch
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-27
A subject for L,nehinS.

"What is the most unlucky part Of cookfn
asked old Chestnut
''Out with it,
sHer hair, of COURSE
"Hows thatf1
Because, you know, it Is always falling
into the soup. The Epoch.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-27
Polite.

Fannie tried very hard to be polite and
speak correctly. AT church one day she met
= little friend who had been sick for some
time In asking about her affection Fannie
said; Did you enjoy much pain when you
were illf'-Youth's Companion
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-27

Merritt-I'm afraid Cora's love for me isn't
just what it might be-
GiIes-That's nonsense. old boy. She fairly
idolizes you
Merritt don't know 50 much alb NJ thAt
gave her costly present last night, and re-
fore she thanked me she ran up stairs 70 snow
1t to her mother--Judge
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-27

"Boyfr shouted Michigan avenue grocer,
"didn's see you pocket an apple from that
barreip
'sNo, sir"
Look outl You were acting very suspi-
cioua | was watching yotIn
"Yes, | knew you were, and that's the
reason didn't make grab and run for it. -
Detroit Free Press.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-27

Shs-Who's that finely dressed gentleman
with the immense diamond stud in his shirt
bosoml
He-That' Oh, that's one Of the fellows
who sold Washington medals on the street in
New York during the centennial Burning
ton Free Press
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-27
He Changed the Subject.

H-Miss Travis. do you look favorahly
upon my suit
She-Certainiy; il fits you beautifully
Burlington Free Press
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-27
Altogether Too natural.

Friend-That sun In your last painting Is
very natural
Artist Yes, altogether too natural
Friend Why do you say that
Artist-Because it dries up the water in
that pond 50 fast that have to paint new
water every three or four days-Judge.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-27

Hardware Dealer Now, Mr.. Rusticus.
there's what | call bargain That stove
has quick oven, and the draught is so ar
ranged that it will save one-half your fuel
Mrs. R lwho is student Of economies
La sakes, pa! why not get two, and save all
the fuell-Harper's Bazaar
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-27
Literature In Chicayo,

sriptiorsa t nan lin Chicago,-Collecting sub
Do Won ns. aer the Browning club, ehi What
Cbc.us u fund fori-to rent a hallf
Mwsnt iouth-No, we have a hall; but
copies =, 70 raise money enough to buy two
New yor. browning and billiard table,
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-27
1t Would Make No Difference,

A lady, greatly excited, asks to see the edi-
tor of daily paper, and is told that it IS i'm
possible, the editor being too busy to speak to
any one, no matter who it may De ''Oh,
that makes no difference is her reply, Il
shall do all the talking myself Paris Figaro
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-27

A St Louis man named Pye left large
estate Il turns out that his relatives, like
other people, were fond of Pye.-Pittsburs
Chronicle
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-27
Mr. Quickwit Moralizes.

profnsoS, uickwit Ito Mrs Coarseair, who is
-Massoy oedecked with imitation diamonds,
watch s' you remind me of an open faced
M oS u'arseair-How sof TIE, he, hel"
nent Iga,ckwit-Your crystal is so promi-
jewellers Weekly
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-27

The moths have strange tastes. They fire
luently appear in overcoats in summer
weather Plain Free Press
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-27

Aged New Yorker--Ive often wonderei
what became Of my playmate, VIII Winkel,
whose parents removed to Philadelphia while
be was very young. Sixty years ago hs Wa
an errand boy in Market street store, but !
haven't heard OF him since.
Philadeiphian sastonishedj - Well, why
don't you go TO the store and inquired Most
likely be is there yet.-yew York Weekly.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-27

OF the 7s9 men who have been ed.
ucated at Surgeons pastors college
during the thirty-six years of its his
tory, 500 are active pastors.
There are now In Rome ten Baptist
chapels or mission halls, with nine pas.
tors or evangelists. The church in
Piazza Lucina has over two hundred
members.
Amid all the pressure of my pub.
lie life and Duties Mr.. Gladstone re-
Gently said to DR.. Cuyler, Il have al
ways thanked God for the rest and re-
pose of the Sunday"
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-27

Catching frogs to sell them TO res
taurants is brisk industry around
Chambersburg, Pa. The hunter car
ries torch which he flashes on tho
stream. and if frog is there it sits
dazed, and with dexterous thrust OF
a spear he pins it
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-27

SOLE AGEST.-We have been ap-
pointed sole agent in this town for the
Kentucky Hemp Company. limited, and
will be the only one handling their IA
nous NO. g. rope. This rope, as most OF
our readers are aware, is made for and
exclusively used as neckties for bad
men. 1t will stand the greatest strain,
run easier, fit tighter and give more
general satisfaction, than any other
hanging rope in the market. No matter
what sort of a neck man has, this
rope settles to the right spot at once.
We sell it in twenty foot lengths at two
dollars per length. and where more is
wanted the price will be made salts
factory. Give us a call before purchas-
ing elsewhere.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-27

A POSSIBLE MIsT.KE.-Colonel Keho
Jones, who was pulled up to limb by
the boys the other night as warning
than no snide games will be allowed il
any gambling house in this bailiwick
has called at the Kicker Office to pro-
test that we were mistaken in the way
we sized him up in our local columns.
He showed us letters OF recommends
ton from prominent parties in Wash
ington, Philadelphia and New York,
aud he exhibited the Testament given
him by his mother twenty-three years
ago and worn over his heart ever since
We may possibly have been mistaken
in writing the gentleman up as forger,
embezzler, bigamist and escaped con-
vict, and in encouraging the boys to
pull his neck as a warning. II so, we
are very sorry. The only way he can
satisfy US of his integrity is to frown
upon any thing like skin game in his
establishment in future.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-27
THE ARIZONA kicker.



Iruthfat etatemepts ContsIaed u
Recent Issue 81 the sheet.
IT HAS FALLEN. Mr.. WanamaIker
has refused to appoint Us to the post
mastership 81 this town. Tho blow
has at length fallen. Honesty. inte9.
rIty, merit intelligence and enthnsi.
assn have gone for naught. A wall
eyed, hump-backed ignoramus, who
cant spell gum, and can scarcely add
two and two, il retained 10 preference.
DO we turn the other cheek?
Not much! The first thing we did
after receiving the news last night was
to burn up vest which was purchased
at Wanamaker's ten years ago. We
shall never. never buy another dud
from his establishment. We ask our
friends to make the same resolve. The
Nero must be brought to terms. His
naughty form must be rubbed In the
dust. He must be given to understand
that the bulwarks Of American liberty
still tower aloft. and that no free-borr
American can be trampled on with i'm.
punity.
Sic Semper tyrdnnfs! Which means
that We have camped on his trail.
PAINFUL AccIDENT-Togethe with
about twenty other gentlemen, we
were sitting in front of the Crook
House last Tuesday evening. when the
Tuscan stage suddenly drove up, hav.
ing unexpectedly arrived fifteen min.
utes ahead Of time. One of the outside
passengers had the appearance of a
detective, and there was a sudden
scatteration Of loungers. 1t was laugh
able to see Colonel Jones, Major
Wickham, Judge Perdue, Professor
Wise and others tumble over each other
as they broke for the sage brush. Ar
unfortunate accident occurred in this
connection. The Hon. Timothy Shocks,
late, of Indiana, probably believing
that he had been sent for for barn
burning, or horse stealing. fell over a
bench in his hurry to abscond and
broke his left leg. and it will probably
be two months before he will be able
to be about again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-23

The CENTENNIAL PARADE.-The military
parade in New York on the 30th inst. will
be the greatest demonstration of its kind
ever witnessed 10 that city. Every State
has been invited to send its national guard,
and as an inducement the committee has Of.
fered to pay the entire boarding and lodging
expenses of any number of men the States
may send. With twenty-one States and the
District of Columbia already heard from the
list foots up 81 $50 men. At the Philadel-
phia centennial the parade passed a given
point at the rate off 900 men an hour. Sup
posing the parade of April 80 should make
the same time, and this is doubtful, it will
be seven and one quarter hours passing the
reviewing stand. But the possibilities are
even more appalling. The seventeen States
which have not reported yet are expected to
send a representation. Suppose each of
these States should send 500 men, there will
then be 60, $50 men in line. The man, Ghere.
fore, who sees the whole parade will remain
in his position almost, if not quite, nine
hours. The troops representing each State
will march under the leadership of their re-
spective Governors. In the matter of posi-
tion in line, the States will rank in the or.
der of their admission to the Union.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-23
A Rail- of Snakes.

The locality Of Corydon, Pa, is the head
quarters OF more rsttesnakes than can be
found in any other spot in the northwestern
portion of the State. The experience of
Henry Martin and his son cap the climax.
Martin and his family wiring scant sub
tho Allegheny River. Last Friday while
old Martin and his son Charles were remov
ing huge pile of stones, the collection OF a
number of years picking in field, they
unearthed what seemed to be ball of black
rope, knotted and curiously iDterlaced. The
mass was as large as q bushel basket, and
covered with light powdery substance
more resembling bran than anything else
The sun was shining with much warmth for
an April day, and SIS the ball felt its genial
influence it began to culver. Old Martin
yelled Snakes" and jumped away. Charles,
who was of more iDquiring turn of mind,
procured long pole and stirred up the rap.
idly yielding mass. The touch and warmth
revived the dormant reptiles, and the
surface of the ball was seen studded with
rattles that sWayed to and f.o with sound
resem bling the blowing of wind through the
dead leaves on treo. The ails protruded
mOEe anu mOTC 0s lbG uulOChC Gu tuCii
intricate coils. Tney appeared to be packed
with the heads in the centre. One OF the
meu tossed smnli stone into the writhing
efiectually the bail Of snakes fell apart,
disclosing some fifty or sixty rattlesnakes of
ali sizes, those within covered with wbitish
slime that had exuded from their bodies.
Thoroughly aroused, the vencmous reptiles
L.; f,sr o;l
each other with surprising agility, their
wicked little eyes shining with rage, their
mouths wide opAa aud forked tongues pro
trudirg as they hissed defantly at their per.
secutors. Ons huge reptile nearly six feet
10 length, gided from the centre Of the
group, aud turning its fiat, ugly head toward
the intruders, opened vide It's mouth,
and swayed to and fro, Kissing an
griIy. Another stone was thrown this time
Of soma weight, crushing and maiming
many of the reptiles 10 its TALL. The scene
thaE 1as simply frightful as described by
the men. Ia their agony the wounded
snakes wrIthed and hisscd with redoubled
fury, twisting over and over in the blood
and sine, while the uninjured ones, esca-
ping from the Pile, glided toward the Mar
tins with heads upraised AID rattling omi
nously The air was filled with the pecu
lar musky odor exhaled by the rattesnake
when alarmed or angered, so muco affect.
ing the two men that they felt a deathly
sickness 1t is said the venom of the rattle.
snak is especially deadly at this season
The situation looked decidedly unpleasant,
and the two men armed themselves with
stout clubs and began killing snakes. The
largest sported seventeen rattles, which old
man Martin cut off and took home with him
to convince disbelievers. Fifty six snakes
were laid low. Never in the ophidian
records of Corydon had there been such q
capture.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-23
NRUSTEE'S SALE.

By virtue o: deed Of trust from Albert w.
Harrison and Nathan w. Pierson, bearing date on
the 18th day Of May, 1868, and recorded in liber
], No. 4, folio 191, land records OF Fairfax
tv, Va, the undersigned, substituted on F,bruary
20, 1855, for trustees therein named, will offer
for sale by public auction on SATURDAY, April
27, 1889 at u NJ, in front Of the Market House,
on Royal street in the city of Alexandria, Va,
the following property, to wit:
THE TRACT OF LAND called "HUNTLEY,"
containing SEVEN HUNDRED ACRES. moro or
less with tho improvements thereon. This land
is situated in Fairfax county Va, about four
miles from Alexandria, and is highly improved
By buildings and cultivation.
Terms of Sale: As to so much Of the proceeds
may be necessary to defray the expenses of exc
cutting this trust and to discharge the amount of
money principal and interest, now due and un-
paid. Tho residue to be paid in three equal an
nual instalments at nuc, fifteen and twenty fopr
months. with interest from tho day of sale tho
bonds of the purchaser to be taken for the dofeI
red instalments and the title retained until the
purchase money is paid in full
The amount due upon this deed Of trust is IS
follows: For two bonds executed by tho said Har-
rison and Pierson for 81 200 each, with interest
from March 1, 1883, payable semi.annually, said
bonds dated March 1, 1868, and payable at and
10 years respectively to Doctor Benjamin King or
hs assigns subject to tho following credits to wit:
81, 1861, as of December ], 1888. Total amount
of principal and interest due March /, 1889,
$7,89073. JULIAN T, BURKE,
mh27 Is Substituted Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-23
RuekIen,s Arnica SaIye.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts, Bruises
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter,
Chapped Hands, Chilblains Corns and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required It is guaranteed to give perfect satis-
faction, or money refunded. Price 20 cents per
box. For sale By E. S. Leadbester & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-23
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Mrs. WINsLOW's SOOTHING SYRUP, for
children teething, is the prescription of one Of the
best female nurses and physicians in the United
States, and has been used for forty years with
never failing success by millions of mothers for
their children. During the process of teething
its vslue is incalculable. 1t relieves the child
from pain, cures dysentery and diarrhea, gripping
in the bowels and wind-colic By giving health
to the child it rests the mother. Price % cents
hottle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-23
By r. T. Lucas. Auctioneer.

DUBLIC SALE OF vALUBLE REAL ESTATE
L IN ALEXANDRIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
The undersigned will offer for sale at public auc.
tion. st ID o'clock IN on SATURDAY, April 27,
1859, at the Royal street entrance to the msrk ct
building, in Alexandria Va, that VALUABLE
PROPERTY situated at the junction of the Aloy.
sndria and Washington Turnpike with the A. &
w. E. &. lst Asaph Junction.. The lot of ground
contains acres and is in a high state of cultiya-
tion the improvements consist OF DWELLING
containing rooms oUTHoUsEs, &C., &c, and
there is ino 0ECHARD on the premises
Terms OF Sae.-0ne third of tho purchase
money to be paid in cash and the residue in equal
instslments at six and twelve months from tho
day OF sac, the deferred payments to be evidenced
by the notos of the purchaser bearing interest
from the day Of sale and the title to the property
to be retained until the whole of the purchase
money is fully paid. Conveyancing at cost of
purchaser
apo ts JAMES PEVRILL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-23
JAMES PEVRILL
By R. T. Lucas, Auctioneer.

By B. T. Lucas, Auctioneer.
OERGEANTS SALE OF INTEREST IN REAL
y ESTATE IN WASHINGTON, D. c., AND
BOWIE. Maryland.
By virtue of an order of the Corporation Court
of the city of Alexandria, Vs., in tho cause of
Armstrong, admr., vs. William H. Devaughn, ]
will sell at public auction in front Of the Royal
street entrance to the Market Building, Alexan-
dria, Va, on THURSDAY, April 25, 1889, at 10
o'clock noon,
First Tho INTEREST of William H. Dovaughn
in the estate of Samuel Devaughn late Of Wash
ington, d. C., the said estate consisting Of VAL
UABLE REAL ESTATE in the city of Washing
ton, D. c.
Second: The INTEREST of the said William II.
Devaughn in TWO VACANT LOTS at Bowie,
Prince Georges county, Maryland, formerly tho
town of Huntington.
Terms OF Sale Cash. WM. II. SMITH,
apis 9tl Sorgt. Of the city of Alexandria. Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-23
SOMETHING NEW.

We wish to call special attention to our NEW
VIRGINIA GLASSWARE, and We cordially in
vite you to examine the same An and get prices be.
fore buying your table ware. We will guarantee
the price of erery piece as op aud IN some cases l0l'
er, than this uare can be hdd IN washington. store
upon ''0.' As E, J. MILLER & SON,
ane 317 King street.