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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-20
MARRYING A TITLE.
WV and Why Mary Jane Briggs
6scame Lady Fanfare.

~ wy Fanfare was the fourteenth
H. VINO mad borne that noble title.
49,. NJ was nothing very remarkable
~. .ssu' Lord Fanfare; he was an easy-
., ing oia boy. Idon't think that at
b, !, perloa OF his career he would ever
NJ 70. the Thames on fire if he had
ss sa, but | am very. very certain
~ =. ne never did try. The Fanfares
b.sn uo' a rich family: they had
lo. s . you for generations, and |
OH on y think they got much out of it.
A,la !. anfare himself, when he only
Tosusa 1 he complimentary title of Lord
hI w. mad been a royal page, and
Nsn Issumenced life as a courtier;
10 went into tn q guards; and
h Ii, 80 ald the wisest thing he ever did
ass NE he bolted with the daughter
nl,h .a'e proprietor of the Methu.
draa ~ PUT and he came into a hun.
as, Ta pounds and the bust
out o, ~, anen young Lord Tootle sold
he ~. guards. and settled down at
much r., VI 'hirty-hve to getting as
isrtu,,.u n as possible out Of his wife.
fnf.r. a S the Methuselah pill. Lord
as,s.,s was not unkind to his wife;
Asd. h ~ was quite a pattern hus.
htsa..1 NY gradually = GOODNESS arose
hlsd - 'nem, for poor Lady Fanfare
preaspt him with an. heir.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-20
SUCCESS iN FlcTIoN.


A Hundred Thirgs May Mako ~ MeAffS
the Fame Of m Auther
Success in fiction depends upon mum
dred fiuctuating things, upon the
changes OF fashion and public taste, up-
on accidental circumstances, upon wha1
often seems mere caprice and chsnco
Of popularity in so far rs It does not a.
pend upon the particular genius of the
writer. 1t is not. perhaps, 20 wonderful
as some people think that, In face of our
nineteenth century theories Of art tor
art and preference Of analysis and hne-
drawn character-painting to more robust
models, the general reader should hAye
gone back with spring Of evident ~
lief to records Of Wild sdventuro, hit
ing and bloodshed. This n ao<t o.
natural recoil from fare ~ y AZ
natures daily food. s8s'
The wonderful power of GecrRo EIacfss
genius kept US all up t. the nnaxI -
long IS flesh and blood could beot IL.
But when that force wxs withdrnWn tho
lesser professors Of the craft dropped, =
men Juggling at rope would fall wers
its strands suddenly to give way. And
now the fine workmanship, say, Of Mr..
Henry James, who carries that art to
perfection-hi minute and delicate and
purposely inclusive rendering Of life
too full of motive ever to come to any
thing naturally gives the fascinated,
yet unsatisfied reader an appetite for
the downright effects Of Mr.. Rider Hag-
| gard.
While the American Hamlet Of the
day waivers and hesitates, the zulu's
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-20

Mrs. Fangle (reading the paper)-
arab Bernhard says her househoio
;penses at Paris averaged $500 day
Mrs. Cumso-She must keep thre
red girls.-N. Y. Sun.
Five hundred women in Toxic and
Yokohama have subscribed to fund for
the purchase of handsome Bible to be
presented to the Empress of Japan.
"A group of German physicians have
published protest against forcing chill
dren to learn the piano before they are
twelve. They point out damaging re-
suits to the intellect and the physical
condition.
The African News says there are
twenty-seyen societies having missions
in Africa, with 403 ordained and 107 lay
preachers and helpers; 1856 women. TO-
900 native pastors and helpers, and
about 10000 oommunicents
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-20
CarbolIc Acid for Weeds.

Upon a small scale carbolic and sui
phuric acids are weed killers of eX-
cellent merit. 1t is not practical to go
over whole field with such remedies,
but in the yards these acids may be
practically applied. Those who have
used carbolic acid on dandelions say
that they found the root rotted to a
considerable depth. Plantain can be
destroyed in this way. The acids are
applied directly to the head of the
plant. OF course if the acid touch the
grass they will kill that, too. In the
yard and on lawns the weeds must be
removed in some way or the lawns will
be destroyed. Weeds and nice lawn
can not go together. The ordinary
way is to take a knife, loosen the plant
and pull it up. When the ground is
soft much of it may be pulled withol
going to the trouble of loosening the
roots. Nice things about US require a
| little trouble, but it pays to go to the
trouble to have things nice.-Western
Rural.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-20
A bashful young man. of Wellsvill'

"A bashful young man. OF Welisville'
N. Y. recently offered a - silk UNI
brella to the young lady sending the
best proposal of marriage. Points to be
considered were composition, spelling.
writing, brevity and reasons for wish
ing to be married. Mathematics over
seventy five were barred out.
In prosperity it is the easiest OF all
things to find friend: in adversely it is
of all things the most difficult
The world owes every man living,
but ii doesn't owe any man any other
mans liying.-Oil City Blizzard.
If woman hates you, you may be
t,lre she has loved you, loves you now
or will love you.-Fliegende Batter.
Endurance is more valuable than
cleverness. 1t is the patient, steady
plodders who gain and keep fortunes
Washington Post.
The woman who declares sha
couldn't marry the best man on earth
,, ..steu picks out one of the worst ones =
Terre. Hauta Expyess~
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-20

In private life, aId in ali life, the
best of motives to action are those
which lie outside of self and its sup
posed interests. To build the ship
staunch and safe and the house firm and
healthful for the sake of the human
lives that will be intrusted to them, to
administer justice because of its equity,
to heal disease and teach sanitary laws
for the sake of suffering humanity, to
cherish in every employment some
glimpse of and interest in the good that
1t is to produce in the world, introduces
q finer element into the labor and actu-
ally brings forth better quality of
work than can be ednced by the mere
hope of personal benefit to the worker.
Once Week.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-20
The German Emperor's Bread.

The German Emperor is fond of va
riety, even in such small matters as his
daily bread. Thus, for instance, he takes
for breakfast small white Loaf the top
of which is powdered over with salt, and
which, accordingly, goes by the name Of
salt-bun. Its cost is one penny. After
it he consumes half-penny bun, known
as the ''Lucca-eye." For his sandwiches
he requires yet another kind of bread,
made of the finest Vienna -four and
baked till the outside, which is after
wards cut off, is quite black. Price one
penny. AT dinner, with the soup, so
called broth sticks" are served. They
are made after an Italian recipe, which
is the secret of the court bakers, and
their value is a halfpenny apiece.-Pall
Mall Gazette.
Colonel land-Why. Harry. my boy,
how are your haven't seen any thing
of you for long time; but watch your
career closely, and you know l am
deeply interested in your future.
Harry-Thank you, Colonel. know
you are. Was just looking for you.
Am in tight place, and want to know
if you could let me have two hundred
by noon to-day.
Colonel Bland-Well - r - Harry,
you see, am so solicitous about your
future, ] can't even consider any prop
osition relating to the present Pretty
day.-Puck i
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-20

too muCn d5tOnlSHou Sno '"hoA
aback to answer.
"You will have your joke. she said.
II assure you I'm perfectly seri-
ous." said Lord Fanfare, rising to his
feet. pray do not keep me longer in
suspense, my dear young lady"
20, Lord Fanfare" cried Miss
Flarer, Il feel as if | was going te
faint You amt laughing at meP"
MADAM, replied Lord Fanfare
with a shudder, tits no laughing
matter, can assure you"
Then If you really do mean it
though it is so very sudden" said the
lady, II think we'd better have hlu
IN. But there'll have to be wit
nesses, you know, my lord, and It'll
have to be put in the papers, yol
know; and / hope the license is al
RIGHT. for Laura Flarer is only M!
professional name. you know"
at. Mary Jane Briggs in thu
license" said his Lordship, simply.
That's as right as ninepence' san
Ms Flarer. 30, you dear thought
full old gentleman and then she ran'
the hell, MARY" she said, as ne
smart parlor maid entered the room
.,ask the reverend gentleman in tn
cab to step up. and call Parker, m
maid.
Within half an hour Mary Jan
Briggs became Lady Fanfare
ii wish your Ladyship a very goo
warming )" said Lord Fanfare. 81
pay off the bill Of sale, ana y Ia pH
ship pound week. ana au. !, s''
much obleeged to your Ladyship'
| And that's how Lord faniare ..
married, and the why and the wnese
fore of it; and who shall say 'na' ~
! Lordship was not q herof-Lona'
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-20

always said obleeged, Tor the same
reason that he wore chin tuft-not
because of his natural wickedness, but
because it was the fashion in his young
days
And then Lord Fanfare bounced out
of the International Palace of Varie-
ties as though he'd been frog jump
ing out of hot frying-pan.
Next morning he sent for his son
George" he said, addressing Lord
Tootle, when die you'll De rlcn
man" =,
ave won't talk about that, father,
said Lord 'Tootle; and he said 1t sim
cerely, for the young man. though .
/ .chappie." was fond OF his father.
lyon know what the position Is,
George" said Lord Fanfare, very
seriously. "Fanfare Castle Is en-
tailed. it costs a thousand year to
keep up; you might. perhaps let II
for three hundred pounds sterllng'
and YOU can't sell it; to poor man.
George, the castle is just white
elephant. If you offend me- Iootie,
said his Lordship, severely, You'll oe
a pauper Now. SIR" cried Loro
Fanfare, in a tremendous voice
..wbat's all this l hear about Laura
Flarer!"
FEATHER" said Lord Tootle' In
frightened whisper, i've asked mel
to marry me, and-she's hesitatins
because I've nothing to SETTLE ane
mines only a courtesy title"
Then for full half-hour did hor'
Fanfare alternately entreat' bully AM
-rgue
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-15

hot parts. He used to take long walks
on the Fells all alone, and one after
noon he set out TO 60 over TO Litton-
dale, and was never seen again. When
it got late they set out 10 look for him,
and found little fox-terrier which be-
longed to him, and had gone of with
him, whining at the gate. He had
never been into Littondale, and al
though half OF the villages round went
up TO search the moor, and secured
evory cleft and Granny and rock for
miles, and though the squire offered
fl00 for any trace OF him. he has never
been seen TO this day. and never will
be now. Likely he Is lying in one Of
them pot holes"
"And so you think it was the poor
wrctch's ghost that followed JobP"
"Nay, nay, | won't say any thing for
certain; but can't help thinking alto.
gether as it might have been. ALL
the Year Round.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-15
A Trick for the Bows.

A pretty parlor trick which may
please the boys of the household is
performed in this manner: Take pin
and dip it into glycerine and mark n
number, say 1897, on the arm. Let
the marks remain. A confederate-it
is necessary to have two to understand
the trick-suggests that some one of
the company write some number on "a
piece of paper Very quickly he sug-
gests the number already marked on
the arm. He writes down the figures
and exhibits them TO the company.
The one who has the letters on his
arm says: Pooh, that's nothing. IL
you burn up those letters ! will make
those Identical figures appear on my
arm" OF course no one believes it.
The figures are burned TO ashes on Il
plate and he takes some OF them and
after some gesticulation, as If employ
ing some unseen power. rubs the ashes
over the glycerine and the figures will
appear in very bold characters. The
trick can be repeated several times If
the glycerine has been applied before
hand, and will afford u great deal OF
surprise and amusement to the COM
pany.-Detroit Tribune.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-15
Expand the Mind.

BY seeing as much as you can of the
world. But ere you set out either as n
tourist, commercial traveller or emigrant
whether you go by rail, steamship or
steamboat, provide yourself with Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, which the travel
ing public recognizes as the finest medic
al safeguard and preventative of sea sick
ness with which any one journying by
land or water can be provided. 1t furnish
es to the western pioneer adequate protec-
tion against malaria, rheumatism, and
those disorders of the bowels which MAS
ma tainted water beget. Its sedative eff.
feet upon stomach perturbed by the
rocking of ship is truly magical, and is
a capital appetizer and nerve invlgorator.
Excellent is it for biliousness and kidney
inaction, and it counteracts, in a remark
able degree, the effects of fatigue, physical
or mental. After wcttiug and exposure
in Indictment weather, it should be used
as q preventive.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-15
Scrap Of Paper SavesHer Life

1t was just an ordinary scrap OF wrap
ping paper, but 1t saved her life. She was
In the last stage of consumption, told by
physicians that she was incurable and
could live only short time; she weighed
less than 20 pounds. On piece of wrap.
ping paper she read of DR.. Kings New
Discovery, and got sample bottle; II
helped her, she bought large bottle, II
helped her more, the bought another
and grew better fast, continued its use
and is now strong, healthy, rosy, plump,
weighing 140 pounds. For fuller particu-
lars send stamp to w. III. Cole, druggist
Fort Smith. Trial bottles free at p. ]
Monaghan's drug store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-15
EupeDSy.

This is what you ought to have, in fact
you must have 1t, to fully enjoy life
Thousands are searching for 1t daily, and
mourning because they find 1t not. Thou
sands upon thousands of dollars are spent
annually by our people in the hope that
they may attain this boom. And yet it
may had by all. We guarantee that Elec-
trio Bitters, If used according to direc-
lions, and the use persisted in, will bring
you good digestion and GUST the demon OF
Dyspepsia and install instead Eupepsy.
We recommend Electric Bitters for dys-
pepsia and all diseases Of liver, stomach
and kidneys. Sold at SOC and 81 at =. J {.
Monaghan's drug store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-15

Mistress-Bridget, Iwish you would
run down to the corner, where the
thermometer hangs, and see how hot
the weather is.
Presently Bridget returned.
Mistress-Well, Bridget, did you
learn how hot it is?
Bridget-Yes, mum. A mon what
was a-looking at il said it was dom
med hot.-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-15
ALPENA WEEKLY ARGUS.
MISCELLANEOUS.
WE AND THEY.


Wildly howls the storm Tonight
Drop the curtains; bring light;
Stir once more the blaring firc,
Heap the coal little higher,
Bring the books and papers forth,
Gather round the cheerful hearth;
Peace and plenty guard our door;
God remember all the poor
All the poor How many want
Fen 70 night for comforts scarce
Hungry-while my board is spre ad,
Freezing-while my Ore is fed,
Homeloss-while dwell secure,
FriondleIs-whilc my friends endure,
Weary, sick, despairing--worsc,
Bearing sins irst furthermore
Sisters daily toll for bread
While their bitter tears are she'd;
Daily struggle with their fears
Through the long and weary years;
One by one each blessing goes
Youth and beauty, health, reposc-
Till ut last, by madness driven,
Virtue yields her hope OF Heaven.
Who shall scorn ihemf Who shall say
81 am holier than theyr'
We who SIT on sofas iinef
We on whom bright fires may shinci
We who ne'er privation knew?
We who lean on hearts so truei
We who ne'er we're tempted soret
We whose strength has failed bcforof
MOI BY evcry common tie
OF our frai humanity;
BY the mingled hopes and fears
or our girlhood's dreamy years;
by maturer joys and cares
Which ench wife and mother bears
Let our words and actions be
Fraught with Low and charity!
Flora n. Candee, in Woman's journal.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-15
Bucklen's ArnIca Salye.

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 posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
Is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale by p. j. Monaghan, drug
gists. S92y1.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-15
Do Not Suffer any Longer.

Knowing that a cough can be checked
in day, and the first stages of consump-
tion broken in a week, we hereby guaran
tee DR.. Acker's English Remedy for Con-
sumption, and will refund the money to
all who buy, take it as per directions, and
do not find our statement correct. Sold
by Ii. Beebc.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-15
She Was a Literary Girl.

Mr.. Gotham-Might | inquire what
you are reading. Miss Leenard?
Miss Lellard (of Chicago)--I an not
reading. Mr.. Gotham; | am merely
trying to find something in Popo's
works.
Mr.. Gotham-What do you wish to
find? Perhaps ] can assist you, for ]
Hattcr myself that am we'll acquainted
with Pope.
Miss Lecnard-I am trying TO find
his celebrated bull against the comet
that tho papers refer to so often
brakes Magazine.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-15
Terrible.

Two-third of deaths in New York city
are from consumption or pneumonia. The
same proportion holds for most other
cities. Delays are dangerus. DR.. Ackers
English Remedy for Consumption will al
ways relieve and may save your life. Sold
by III. Beebe
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-15

Blind Man Tin London fog)-
Now, then sir! Look where you're
going tor. Jones-"I beg your par
don, my good fellow-this beastly fog
couldn't see you--lost my way
don't know where the dickens I amr'
Blind man Fog, is thereP Adjust
you take hold OF my arm, and tell me
where you live, and I'll see ytu safe
home. Fog makes no difference 10
mei'-Punch.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-15
BEDROOM FURNITURE.

We are showing 70 different
designs of Bedroom Suitsin
Antique Oak, Ash, Mahoga-
ny, Cherry, Walnut and i'm
itation woods from $1S to
$4O0. We have the exclusive
sale of Andrews Folding
Beds, universally conceded
to be the best made.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-15
r.. TU WI 7 wi .

The same firm which
81 years ago COM
plctcly revolution
lied the Thrcshing
Machine trade by
invcnting % new
Thrcshing Machine,
much better than
any machine before
known, so that all
builders of the old
style Threshing Ma
chimes stopped max
.ag them and copied
the new machine as
closely as they dared
have now made an
other advance, and
in their New Vibra-
tor present a Thresh-
ing Machine contain
ing entirely new fea-
lures in separation
and cleaning, which
place it Us far ahead
of any other as the
old Vibrator was
ahead of the END
less Apron" ma
chimes. Every Farm
or and Thresherman
should at once get
full information re-
garding the VIEW
VIBRATOR, which
will be sent Free on
application to
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-15
PARLOR FURNITURE.

PARLOR FURNITURE.
Our stock in this depart
ment is unsurpassed in eX-
tent and beauty, comprising
suits of 6 pieces at $25, $50,
$35, 40, $40 and upwards to
any price desired. Floor
Rockers in Silk Plush from
81 to $40. Patent Rockers
from 81 to $50; Divans from
$18 to $50; Easy chairs, at
all prices; Odd chairs, Sofas
cabinets, Mirrors, Wood,
Brass and Onyx tables, etc.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-15

other surreptitiously to note the effect
OF the narrative. Then mine host
arose, and knocking out the ashes
from his pipe against the top bar OF
the CRATE, said tersely:
Choosing tonne, lads"
The occupants of the settle began to
bestir themselves. Mugs were drained
to the last drop; there was great
shutting OF heavy boots, a chorus Of
meet ALL" "A clicking OF the latch, ar
thrush OF cold air which made the
candles splutter and flare, u samming
Of n heavy door, and we were alone in
the kitchen with John Ncwbould and
his buxom wife.
What is all this story which job
has been telling usp"
NAY, you must not ask me; all J
know is he came dasl.NG in hero one
night scared out of his wits almost, and
swore he had seen n barghest OF some.
thing on the moor, just rs he has told
tonight
"Was he drunk?"
Never bit, I'll take my davy. He
is a steady-going sort always, is Job:
and can't make head or tail OF it my.
self"
"But you don't surely believe no did
ever see this thing except in fancyP'
81 won't go for to say that either,
for there are a sight OF rum things as
no one can understand or iathom, and
may be this is just one of them. Any.
how, gentlemen, whether job Kirk.
bright did or did not see this boggart,
poor soul was lost on that very moor
few months before. He was n queer
sort who was staying up ut Haver-
thwaitc Hall, a brother or cousin Of
my lady's, they said. who had had Q
sunstroke in India, or in somo Of those
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-12-06

IT is feared that the frequent crushing
into print" by Hon. M. N. johnson, late
candidate for the United States senate,
will tend to weaken the faith of many
friends in his good judgment. Mr., john
son has the right to criticise the action
of the republican caucus, but he has no
right to say that he had four majority in
the joint republican caucus. Such a
statement is absolutely false and will
not be substantiated by his most earnest
supporters. There will always be a
question as to the tally and as to the
wisdom of preventing an announcement
of the vote whatever it may have been,
but there does not exist even peg on
which Mr.. johnson can hang the claim
OF having received majority of four
votes for United States senator in the
republican caucus. The TRIBUNE likes
the way Mr.. johnson talks about his
defeat except on this point-and the
TRIBUNE believes that his loyalty has
just claims on the party and that he
should be rewarded with office OF some
kind.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-12-06

The terrible catastrophe in Minnea-
polls on Saturday night last still contin-
ues to engross the attention and chal-
lenge the sympathy Of the people all over
the northwest, ,as we'll as in the twin cities.
With characteristic iberality the ST.
Paul papers offered the useof their ma
terial to the three burned out news
papers Of Minneapolis and all continued
publication regularly. The Tribune was
the heaviest loser by the fire, but the in
domitable pluck OF Mr.. Blethin will
triumph over all difficulties. The Tri-
bune has steadily gained in popularity
during the past year as result Of Mr..
Blethen's sagacity and newspaper tact,
and that it will continue to thrive is the
earnest wish of the people Of the north
west, whose interests the Tribune so
faithfully champions.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-12-06

SENATOR PETT1GREw of South Dakota
seems to be wandering around Washing
ton with "chip on his shoulder" daring
people to kneck it off. His latest chal-
lenge is to Congressman Burrows a
very elegant gentleman and friend Of
North Dakota. Those who know Mr..
Burrows, believe he will be able to &C
commodate Mr.. Pettigrew and make it
exceedingly lively for him. It is reported
that Mr.. Pettigrew has served notice on
Speaker Reed not to place Mr.. Burrows
on any of the important committees of
the house. Perhaps it would be we'll for
Mr.. Pettigrew to watch the senate little
and look after his own welfare. It looks
as if the pickerel statesman would get
himself disliked by all save himself if he
doesn't change his tactics.