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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-02-08
THORN CRERA NOTrs
Thorn GREER. Feb A 100,

ShEEk, req. 4. 1899
ED. WoRLD:-Thinking perhaps
a little news from this locality would
interest some of your many readers,
l will briefly state some of the most
important events.
There are on More creek about
loo,ooo feet of logs for Mr.. Good.
win, OF Boise City, which have been
banked in the last four weeks under
the direction of VIM. Epperson and
l. Weeks. A more proficient set of
men than those who have been do.
ing the work is hard to find in .nv
State or Territory. There is also a
large force of men chopping wood on
this creek for Messrs. Evelin & Broth
ers, of Boise City. l was informed
by one of them that there would be
ready for the spring freshet 5000
cords of wood, which together with
the logs, will be quite burden for
More creek to carry safely through.
Mr.. Casner expects to have COM
pany of Mongolians open out his
mining claim opposite where be lives
on the creek.
Mr.. SHERMAN has been very fortu-
nate under the present administra.
ton. He was presented the past
week with pair of twins; but they
were calves. Cow and calves doing
finely.
Mrs. Casner and her brother, Allen
Graham, have had erected a fine
tombstone and fence at the grave of
their father, who died in 1885, at the
mouth of More creek.
Mr.. Casner is having a school
taught in one of his buildings by Mr..
IL. munger. Mr.. CaSner and wife
manifest much interest in the educa-
ton of their children. There are
three gentlemen from abroad attend
ing the school and boarding with Mr..
Casner. They are all improving
rapidly.
There is game being played here
called impudence, a new game to me,
but is quite popular in this locality.
Should any of the readers of your
paper wish instructions how to play
it, please write to the writer of this
communication.
More anon. CITIZEN.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-02-08
THE BIG HAT OBSTRUCTION.

Tuscarora (Nevad,) Times Review.
Following is text of the bill in
troduced by Allen of Storey:
1t shall be unlawful for anv spec.
tator in place OF public amusement
to wear a covering for the head which
shall reach more than three inches
above the crown of the head, and
any person wearing such covering
for the head shall be guilty of mis-
demeanor and shall be fined in a sum
not less than five dollars, nor more
than ten dollars, or Imprisonment in
the County Jail not less than two
days nor more than five days. Pro-
vided that this act shall not apply to
women over 35 years of age.
This bill created quite sensation
and some humorous discussion, and
was finally referred to the Committee
on Education, to report within "a
hours. When it was again brought
up, it was amended by clause pro-
vlding that posters shall be con.
spicuously placed where the ladies
can read, warning and informing
them of the prohibition. Ordered
re-engrossed. The consideration and
discussion of this bill used up the af-
ternoon session.
Cheney grew eloquent opposing it.
Next thing the ladies would be called
upon to take their hair off. How
about the bald-headed men, should
they not be called upon to come into
the regulation and wear wigs?
Poujade advocated the bill as a
very sensible one, we'll intended to
abate serious and unjusti6able an
noyance at theaters and other places
of public assemblage. He hoped the
bill would pass and become law of
the land.
Allen spoke ably in advocacy of
the bill. Why should our ladies be
permitted to wear such exaggerated
annoyances any more than in Europe
or cities of the East. A man pays
his dollar, gets good seat in the
theatre and proposes to enjoy the
play, but two or three ladies with ex-
aggerated hats covered with stacks of
flowers, ribbons and feathers, range
in front and hopelessly obstruct his
view. If he stood up everybody
would yell at him, and he would have
to sit down or be knocked down, and
his only show to see the play would
be to leave the good seat he had paid
for and find more eligible point of
view if possible.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-02-08

MASONIC Hall was literally filled
last Tuesday evening, the occasion
being the entertainment of the Ida
no City Musical and Literary associa-
ton. The program was the equal OF
any vet presented, and in some res
poets better than any heretofore rem
dered. The parts performed by the
older members, if given in detail, and
each giyen the favorable mention
merited, would require so much space
as to border on tediousness to the
reader, therefore we will merely men
ton two little girls who received
rousing applauses. Rubie Tomp-
king gave humorous recitation en-
titled "My Sisters Beaux," which
was rendered in clear and distinct
voice, and the audience showed their
appreciation by giving her hearty,
we'll deserved applause. The song
of little Winnie Branstetter, "The
Kicking Mule" caused a regular
storm of applause, the roar of whlcf
was almost defening. Winnie is mo-
much larger than good sized doll
as pretty as a picture, and was al
cute and charming as she is pretty
She rendered the song finely, having
the air to perfection and singing will
expression. Winnie was deserving
of all the applause she received The
debate, Resolved, That the hope o
reward is greater incentive to exer
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-02-08

INGALLS, WAS AsroUNDED.-The
aatulent Southerner never misses a
chance to make grandiloquent
speech. Mr.. Roberts was charged
with the formality of carrying the
electoral votes of Georgia to Wash
ippton and their safe delivery into
the hands of Senator ingalls,, the act
ing vice-president. 1t was chance
not to be missed. Senator ingalls,
was busy, but Mr.. Roberts squared
himself, put his hand in the bosom OF
his buttoned coat and turned on the
steam of his eloquence, concluding
thus:
"Mr. President: The great Em'
pire State of Georgia casts her Presi'
dental vo.es for that staunch Demo
crat and great man Grover Cleveland
of New York, and for that grand ole
Roman of Ohio, for Vice-President.
He paused, expecting the Vice
President to respond in the same
spirit, but Mr.. Ingalls, only said
aMv friend, am surprised, amazed
astounded, almost Frustrated, by th'
snddenness of this Intelligence. Yo'
certainly don't mean it,"
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Somebody's Sweetheart.

The Portland Oregonian tells of
the finding of body OF man in a
small lake in that city last Monday.
There was not over two feet of water
where the man lay. No clothing was
found on the man except a suit of
underwear and vest. In the inside
pocket of the vest several letters were
found, from which it was learned that
his name was Frank M. White, and
that he was from Idaho. Two Of the
letters are addressed to him at Pine
Grove, Alturas county, Idaho, and
bear the signature of Lucy Pearson.
Another one written by the lady is
addressed to him at Haley, Idaho.
All these letters are postmarked at
Boise City. A letter written by
John Scott and bearing date of No
vember 23d, was written at Era,
Idaho, and directed to Portland.
The last letter found was one written
by his mother and directed to Port
land. In the letter she thanks him
for the photograph lately sent and
wishes him all success and good
health until she should again see him,
which she hoped would be soon. The
letters written by Lucy Pearson are
those of a sweetheart to her lover.
They are filled with endearing and
affectionate words, and are such
missives as young lady would natu-
rally write to her absent lover; it is
seen that she looks forward to the
happy day of their marriage, and that
she is anxiously expecting him to re-
turn. White was man apparently
about 30 years of age, six feet in
hight and slight build. He had dark
brown hair, gray eyes, dark mustache
and slight growth of beard. No
marks or bruises of any kind were
found on his person. The inquest
was postponed until the relatives or
friends of the young man could be
heard FROM Elk.
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Grant in Mexico.

In his memoirs Gen. Grant SAYS of
his famous exploit, during the Mexi-
can War, of taking howltzer into
the belfry of church:
This took us over several bitches,
breast-deep in water and grown up
with water-plants. These bitches,
however, were not over eight or ten
feet in width. The howitzer was TAX
en- to pieces and carried by the men
to its destination. When l knocked
for admission a priest came to the
door, who, while extremely polite,
declined to admit US. explained to
him that he might save pre- perty by
opening the door, and he certainly
would save himself from becoming a
prisoner for time at least; and, be-
sides, | intended to enter, whether he
consented or not. He began to see
his duty in the same light that did
and opened the door, though he did
not look as if it gave special pleasure
to do so. The gun was carried to the
belfry and put together. We were
not more than 200 or 800 yards from
San Cosme. The shots from our lit
tie gun dropped in upon the enemy
and created great confusion. Why
they did not send out small party
and capture US, l do not know. We
had no infantry or other defenses ba
sides our one gun. The effect of this
gun upon the troops about the gate'
of the city was so marked that Gen
Worth saw it from his position. HI
was so pleased that he sent a stat
of1icer--Lieut. Pemberton, late
Lieutenant General commanding thu
defenses of Vicksburg-to bring mi
to him.
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CITIZEN


The last number of the West Shore
magazine contains engravings of the
public buildings of Oregon, including
the capitol, penitentiary, insane asy-
lum, ETC., and other views in Salem,
the capital city, accompanied by a
large supplement sheet with portraits
of members of the Legislature now in
session. A description of Salem and
that portion of the great Willamette
valley in which it is situated is val
liable feature of the number. The
very readable and instructive
article on the "Genealogy of
Oregon should be carefully Pc
rused by everyone who would
like to become informed on
the subject of the creation of great
state of the American union on the far
western border of the nation, so long
before the intermediate country was
redeemed from a wilderness. The
West Shore is filled monthly with
valuable information about the entire
northwest. rs cents a copy, by mail,
to any address. L. SAMUEL, pub
Usher, Portland, Oregon.
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ton than the fear of punishment. y
was not as great success as was hon.
cd 1t would be by the members, as two
who had been selected to take part
were away, and another Of the most
talented debaters of the association
was unwell and could not make pre-
paratlon for the discussion. Onlv
three members of the association on.
tered the forensic arena.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-02-08

THE sheriff contest case of German
VS.. Havird, has been argued before
the Supreme Court. The case was
submitted Wednesday, but decision
will not be reached for sometime, as
there are still six cases on the calen-
dar, and decisions have not been rem
dered in any of those already sub
mitted.
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Entitled to the Rest.

All are entitled to the best that
their money will buy, so every family
should have, at once, bottle of the
best family remedy, Syrup of Figs, to
clense the system when costive or
bilious. For sale in SOC and $1.00
bottles by all leading druggists.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-02-08

J.R. SANBURN, a pioneer musician
and miner of Florence, we'll known
By all pioneers of that once famous
placer camp, arrived in Boise City a
few days ago. Mr.. Sanburn, besides
beng musician, was composer of
considerable note. One of his COM
positions, known as the Sanburn
SchOttlsche, was executed by the or
chestra at the musical and literary
entertainment at this pace two or
'l'ee weeks ago, and was pronounced
The champion piece of all the orches-
taplayed.
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AN IDAHO WONDER.

1ohn Iomlinson, of Bannack, Ida
no, told San Francisco Examiner
reporter recently that there is real
noatiug island on Henry's Lake, Ida
no. The lake is situated on the dome
oi the continent, at depression in
the Rocky mountains known as Tar
gees Pass, in honor of the trapper
who discovered it. 1t is oval in shape
and has an area of forty square miles.
''On first appearance" he said, ssthe
lake, waters of which are as
clear as emeralds, seems to have no
outlet. 1t is surrounded by solid
ground, on which are groves of pine
and luxuriant mountain grass. On
the western edge lies what appears
to be hollow pool connecting it,
and from this obscurred in a growth
OF shrubs, rises small creek, the
source of the North Fork of Snake
river. Now, on this lake, and some
times seen on the north side and
sometimes on the other, is this curl
GUS floating island. 1t is about 300
feet in diameter, and has for its basis
mat of roots, SO dense as to support
large trees and heavy thicket un-
derneath. Decayed vegetation adds
to the thickness of the mat and forms
mold several feet in thickness. On
the edge of the floating forest in sum-
mer time may be seen luxuriant
growth of bluejoint grass, the roots
of which form SO compact a mass as
to support the weight of horse. Any
number of men have no difficulty in
walking about on it. Further back
among the trees you might build
big house and make a garden and do
whatever you please. You would be
just as solid and safe as though there
were not so to 200 feet of water I'M
der you. There is a willow thicket
near the center of the island, and
scattered among these willows and
contiguous to them are number OF
aspens and dwarf pines. These catch
the breezes which float over the is
land and act like sails on a boat and
move the 800 foot body hither and
thither over the forty mile square Of
water. This shows why you may one
day see the island on one side and
the next day on the other. 1t is the
queerest thing l ever saw. You
pitch your tent some evening on one
side near the island and are pleased
with the beautiful prospect. There
is the island only few rods from
you, covered with trees and grass.
The next morning you wake up and
the island is gone. You look far
away to the other side and there it is,
its trees bending gracefully in the
wind. Along in the afternoon 1t re-
turns, or it may take an easy jaunt
off at an oblique angle from you.
Henry Lake is exceedingly pictur-
esque. Around it rise snow-capped
peaks, among which are some of the
highest of the continents backbone,
partly covered with verdure OF for
est and grass and showing here and
there FORMATIONS of granite and
unique basaltic columns. During the
hunting season the waters of the lake
swarm with wild fowls. There are
beavers, too, and plenty of big game
may be had in the adjoining noun
tains.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-02-08

DRY goods and notion peddler
'nsaged Bill Austin and his team to
1a" ~'se trip over through Bruneau
A'ey' They came to a small ranch
presided over by recent female i'm
s''on from away down east, and
~ Inquired if she wanted anything in
S,. aIs ary goods line. She replied: 81
vs., su' 70 obtain pair of circular ap-
~ N'ses capable of being contract
" OF expanded by oscilated burnlsh.
S,s " steel appliances that sparkle like
Sa sv'a leaf setting with Alaska d,a-
,.. .4us' and which are utilized for re.
s IN proper position the habili.
!. ''' VI the lower extremities which
w." aa,e u aelicacy forbids me to men.
,,s M When it was learned that the
An'.. 0n'y wanted pair of garters
ths ss'''n tainted, the peddler took te
sage brush and the horses rar
''Y'- Mountain Home Bulletin.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-02-08

FRANK GROVE, who is driving
Asm pner's freight and passenger
'e'sh between this place and Banner,
''ys snow is only three feet deep on
Tue More creek summit. At Banner
'us depth is about foot. At Kemp
netS ranch, about six miles this side
VI Banner, the south sides of the hills
~ ''' Oare' The sleighing is good from
'4' mead of Plowman's ditch (nine
y u'eS from this place. to Banner,
rum the head of the ditch to town
" %s snow has disappeared in many
ra'sS' sa making hard pulling for a
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-02-08

The bill establishing a Territoria
University at Moscow, in North Ida
ho, has passed both houses and beer
signed by the Governor.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-02-08

THE World now charges $3.50 for
@dnal proof" land notices, that have
heretofore been published for S..
According to a ruling of the depart
ment they are now required to be
longer than formerly.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-02-08

MIksEs MARY SCANLoN, Amelia
Sittig and Ida Moore, of Garden val
ley, arri> ed here last Wednesday, and
returned home yesterday.
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KEMpSER's Banner stage went out
on wheels yesterday to the head OF
Plowman's ditch, a distance of nine
miles,
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-02-08

G. S. KINGSLEY, attorney for Hav-
ird in the contest case of German VS..
Havird, returned yesterday from the
capital.
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LOCAL AND TERRITORIAL.

THs snow has about all disappeared
around town, and the streets are en-
trelY bare.
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Treasurer's Notice.

The following warrants will be paid
out of the County General fund on pre-
sentation at my office:
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-02-08

DISTRICT Court will convene here
on March 18th.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-02-08

THE Alturas division bill was de
feated in the Council.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-02-08

RoB'r WILLIAMS returned yesterday
from San Francisco.
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". A. WADE, N. D.!

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
Has permanently located in Placervliie,
and , will respond to all professional calls
I'm he found at the office formerly occu-
pi.d by DR.. Rothwell.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-02-08

Fred Grant wants to be minister to
China,
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THERE is great scarcity of local
news this week.
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IN OUR FAVOR.

It is only question of time: the sooner
you make yourself acquainted with our
goods, the sooner you will act for your best
interests.
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COUNTY GENERAL WARRANTS.
Evening journal., 1889-05-08
CITY NEWS IN eRIeE.

Simmons & Brother are building a large
addition to their sash warehouse at
Water and Thorne streets.
The f. p Moody Club will hold an i'm
portant meeting at their headquarters at
No. COS Market street this evening.
The stockholders of the City Market
Company hold their annual meeting at
the Fame Hose engine house this even
ing.
The Literary Society of Delaware Ave.
nue. Baptist Church has passed resolu-
tions Of respect on the death of Elwood
Talley.
The vandalia Social Club will give a
reception on Friday evening next in
Cooney & Nulrine's dancing academy,
Fifth and Market streets.
The coroner's jury in the case of Samuel
Riley, colored, who died suddenly while
harnessing a horse, met yesterday and
rendered a verdict Of accidental death.
Two attempts were made last night by
burglars to enter the drug store Of z. T.
Dilworth at Second and Jefferson streets
but they were foiled by U. s. Grant. who
resides in the dwelling part Of the house
Rev. Charles Martin, a returned mis-
sionary from Siam will give an address
this evening in the Rodney Street Pres
byterian Church on the missions in Siam
No admission will be charged, although q
collection viii be taken up.
James G. Knowles will deliver an ad
dress on Mexico and the Mormons Of
Utah, in the lecture room Of Central
Presbyterian Church this evening. Mr.
Knowles has recently returned HON,
from trip through these sections Of th'
country
Evening journal., 1889-05-08

essary for the Western and were as fol-
lows: James S. Coyle, 2; Samuel w.
Shultz, 2 Ainscow. I. The Ainscow vote
went TO Shultz and elected him. Shultz
has held the position several times be-
FORE Mcconnell was chief of police
under Mayor Wales. Messrs. Coyle and
Van Trump were appointed committee
to settle with James NJ. Griffin the
former treasurer.
There is war in the Republican camp
this morning over the election of Nc
Connell The disappointed applicants
and their friends are very indignant at
the mayor for recommending and the
board for electing him. Sometime after
his term expired as chief of police he
went to Brooklyn, N. T., and worked
until five or six months ago. He then
returned to this city. His absence lost
him his residence and he is not az the
present time a qualified voter, Schultz
also worked in El6ton up to short time
since, but never lost his residence. He
came home TO vote for Mayor Harrington.
The new appointees We're sworn in this
morning by Registrar Lee as notary pub
lie, Mayor Harrington not being on hand
Evening journal., 1889-05-08
POLITICAL NOTES

The Republican nomination polls will
be open until T. 30 on Saturday next
Horace G. Rettew has been nominated
as the Republican candidate for City
Council from the Third ward.
The Eighth Ward Democrats will name
their candidates for City Council at a
meeting at Eleventh and Pine streets to-
morrow evening.
George T, Hatton of No 40i West
tai clerk on the route between Philadel-
phia and Washington.
At meeting of Tenth ward Democrats
held last evening the committee on can
didates reported the names Of MichaelsJ
Sharkey and John Ryan as candidates for
City Council.
The Executive Committee of the Demo
cratic City Association met for organiza-
tion last evening in the Y NJ. D. G.
rooms and elected John i. Dickey chair
man, and Harry Schuler secretary and
treasurer.
J. Morton Dillon will be- Republican
candidate for Council in the Twelfth
ward There will in all probability be a
contest among the Democrats. James F.
Mcbride desires to return and Eugene
McDermott would like his place.
The Democrats of the Second ward
will hold their nomination election fol
members of City Council on Saturday
May IL. The polls for the Western dis
trict will be at the Northeast corner o.
Second and French streets; for the East
ern district, corner Of Apple and HealC
streets.