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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-01-07
THE wooDcock.s sEAK
consuming About One Of the Oldest Mem.
bcrs Of the Bird Family.


bers OF the Bird Family.
ihese long-beaked, mipratorv h;raa
which are as interesting to the oour'
aiaha ~ TO the hunter, are in Germany
oniy Tor short time in the spring and
'ail' during their passage through the
country. The woodcocks remain con.
oeaieo IN the darkness Of the woods ali
aay and do not leave their hiding nlaca
until 1t begins to grow dark; then in
sno spring they fly in zig gags around
tne edges OF the woods, often in twos or
threes, finally coming to the open. damn
piaces Oh the woods, to the pastures, or
70 the edges of water lying near the
wooos' IN search of food, which prefera-
oiy consists OF different kinds of worms
ana insect Larvae. In the morning tw,-
iight the woodcock repeats this zig-zao
nignt and searching for worms. At
thelr breeding places they fy in the
same way again as soon as the Young
brood is able to take care Of itself. hut
In the late fall the birds seldom NOVA
In this way They then generally hurry
to the feeding places.
In these places where the ground ia
perforated by numerous small holes
each having diameter about equal to
mat OF thin lead pencil, which are
formed by the continuous pushing in and
pulling out Of the woodcocks long bill.
Inc sensitive soft point of the upper
Dill forms feeling apparatus with the
nelp OF which the bird discovers the
worm under the surface Of the ground.
ne possesses the power of arching the
upper part OF the bill from the middle of
'es length and then closing the points SO
rs 10 grasp the worm. This curying is
caused by the displacement of a part of
the jaw bones and the elasticity of the
long upper jaw brings it back into place.
Ihls popularity was known to hunters
as early as the seventeenth and
eighteenth centuries. Won Gochhausen
mat. Venat., ITO wrote as follows on
the subject: ''This bird can when
searching with his long beak in /.
swamp and finding a worm) press the
points of his bill together for about
myers width, and then separate it be-
yond like nippers," etc.
This and other writings have been
Forgotten, because the curving of the
Dill generally occurs while working un-
der the surface of the ground, and con-
sequently tame birds are seldom seen to
40 1t. Long years ago the writer had
the good fortune to see this movement
made by tame bird, and published an
account OF his observations in 1865. As
already stated, the birds sometimes
curve their bills when not working in
the ground, particularly when devour-
ing large worms.
The woodcock does not live long in
captivity, his inclination to migrate
shows itself continually, but he is not
afraid OF men and never fails to eat the
worm which is thrown to him. In spite
OF his voracity, however, the woodcock
generally grows thin, when in captivity,
and finally dies.-Illustrirte Zeitung.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-01-07

Drs. Darrin can be consulted free at
the Washington building, corner of
Washington and Fourth streets, Port
land. Rooms Is, II, % and %, third
floor. Ask the elevator boy for room l6.
Office hours, from 10 to O'Clock daily
evenings, 7 to s; Sundays, 10 to II. All
durable chronic diseases, loss of man
hood, blood taints, syphilis, eleet, gonor-
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deafness, are confdentially and success
fully treated. Cures of private diseases
guaranteed, and never published in the
papers. Nest cases can receive home
treatment after visit to the doctors
office. Inquiries answered and circulars
sent free. parties writing will please
mention naner.
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Don't Miss n Good Thing.

You want an elega collection of arts.
tic novelties, which can be procured by
anyone You will be astonished at the
variety, beauty and oddlty.
To get these buy box of the genuine
DIR. c. McLane's Celebrated Liver Pills,
price % cents, and mail US the outs de
wrapper with your address plainly written
and 1 cents in stamps. We will then
mail you the above list with an elegant
package of oleo graphic and chfomati
cards.
Address Fleming Bros, Pittsburg Pa
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aaAnEs IN AUTHORITY.

.,,,. stndy Made BY an Enter.
An prlsIng Reporter
..hori,v on board of q steamboat is
n.u.arestine study. 1t runs on slid
- acale but, unlike the gamnt, 1t only
NY lass 20 one way. This is bad for lower
s ~, ~ the steamboats,. but he has to
"a e A good illustration Of how
s'ala .h,no works WINS given yesterday
.stsrpoon just above Madison street
bridge. ..aa as 4n,,,
apa a landing at the dock. but the
.aration was attended with some diff
o op,tv A line from the bow had been
ON ,n ant and made fast TO a post. but the
.un ss's stern was swinging off into
W., W. stream. The skipper. with scowl
"" ii. brow. stood on the bridge alb IT
w. W wheel house and stared at the first
W. va who was llustling around on the
n'.,icane roof amidships. Down below
a aa The quarterback the second mate
w. helping the third mate and dock
.ond 10 take the turns out OF stern
,,.a which was snarled up on deck in
..aad If being made fast on the dock.
.Nr. OLSEN" said the captain, in a
u,nuemanlv tone of voice. to the first
nate 4why in thunder don't you get
thot line out, you long, lean. lank,
ock-kneed, tar-tainted wreck Of re-
,,,rnino reason? Don't you see we re
swinging otf?'
ave, aye, sir" Mr.. Olsen replied.
respectfully touching his cap to the
skipper.
Then Mr. Olsen leaned far over the
,aiI and raising his voice he called the
second mate attention TO a matter OF
great Importance.
mfr Peterson" he yelled. "what' 8
eating you, you tow-headed, block-eyed
mhber Do you want to choke the
stream Get move on you, and be
quick about it. y
ave. ave, sir" was Mr. Peterson's
resnonse to this delicate attention re-
ceived from his superior. He then
gave the third mate some instructions.
Swanson, he gently but firmly re-
marked, II Il crack your blooming skull
II YOU don hump yourself, you gaunt-
eyed, bow-legged, stock-fish feeder!
Bear hand there. Lively there. and
get that line out. "
AYE, aye SIR said Swanson in a
humble voice.
Then Swanson gave the deck-hand,
who gets twelve dollars per month. a
clout on the $ de Of the head which
knocked him down. Then he jumped
on him with both feet and shouted
why in thunder don't you pay out
that stern line, you low-lived, white
livered, mule-eared. hog-backed, slab
sided, bench-legged. feeble minded
mollingrubber! What are we paying
YOU for?' And he finished on the poor
man with kick in the ribs.
The deck hand ran the line out and
made the boat fast. Then he went
down in the hold where he Amounted
his person and dubbed himself with a
hand-spike. Chicago Times.
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The edition for 1890 Of the sterling Medica
ready. and may be obtained, free OF cost, Of
druggists and general country dealers In all
Parts OF the United States, Mexico, and indeed
isphere. This Almanac has been issued rega-
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over one-fourth OF a century. 1t combines, with
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q interesting and amusing light reading, and
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copy by mall TO any person who cannot procure
one In his neighborhood.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-01-07
Happy Recovery.

There is nothing l now enjoy that I do not
owe to having used DR.. David Kennedy's Fa-
yorite Remedy, of Roundout, n Y, at time
when | was suffering all that human being
could endure My troubles began In my kid
neys from which / never expected to recover.
My physician said had Bright's disease. Later
had bad ATTACK of gravel. SIX years ago last
June-how well remember that day. saw
DR.. Kennedy's Favorte Remedy advertised in
our paper. After using three bottles was well.
have never had return of the disease, aud
though am over sixty years of age | am +, ig-
orous and strong, as was in my prime. What
physicians and the many remedies had taken
could not do, DR.. Kennedy.s Favorite Remedy
did: it stayed the disease and made me q well
woman.--Mrs Emiliue p. Mizner, Burg Hill, O.
DR.. KENsEDY's FAvoRITB REMEDY, made at
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Send for hood, how to cure Kidney, Liver and
Blood disorders
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DIR MONEY Talks.
One Thousand Dollar. REV ard.

When all other me ,icines have failed Ia
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For sale by all druggists.
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The Engineer says that among
ehings that never will be settled are the
following: Whether long screw-driver
is better than a short one of the same
family. Whether water-wheels rur
faster at night than they do in the day
time. The best way to harden steel
Which side of the belt should run next
the pulley. The proper speed of line
shafts. The right way to lace belts.
Whether compression is economical or
the reverse. The principle of the
steam injector.
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IN LUCK,

We offer until sold, to attract attention and
pay our patrons, for sending away, cases of
dress plaids, browns, blue and different shades,
full Sc inches wide heavy and strong, at IL cents
or yards for 81; and 40 pieces plain brown,
garnet and other shades of Cashmere, Sc inches
wide, at same price; 20 pieces of gray goods and
plaids. so inches wide, heavy and strong, for
good wesr, u yards 81. These goods are not all
wool but are great bargains at these offers For
mailing add cents per yard. In Ladies' Hose
offer some white at 15c, formerly sold at soc;
unbleached, full sizes at loo, used to bring 81
dozen regular; we have black, brown ana mixed
at same price, but not so good; Mems striped s
hose for Sunday wear, 81 per dozen up; Child
ren's hose, 90c per dozen up Some extra bar
gains in genuine French, all colors and all
sizes, IS cents, used to bring Sc Ter dozen. In
dress buttons, nearly every shade, We can send
you at DC per dozen, or SOC a gross two-bits
dozen asked for them elsewhere. We TO got TO
mention a wooden linsey in red and black
plsids and other oolors, alb ut d inches
wide, at lSe, or 6 yards for ST. good for school
dresses. Muslins ginghsms, prints, Canton
flsnnels, and many other goods retailed at Il
cent yard above closest jobbing prices until
jan l, 1890. Good warm gloves and mittens for
the North Country, at 10 and % cents 1t would
take 10 columns to hold all we want to tell you,
But send for full list, free, aud 1t will be sent
you-everything family wants to see. Address
Smiths Cash store, AIS Front ST..
San Francisco. Cal.
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Many People Refuse to Take Cod
Liver OIL on account of Its unpleasant taste.
This difficulty has been overcome In ecetrs
Emulsion of Cod Liver OIL with Hypophos-
phites. 1t being as palatable as milk and the
most valuable remedy known for the treatment
OF Consumption, scrofuIa and Bronchitas, Gem
eral Debility. Wasting Diseases of Children,
clans in all parts Of the world to use it, Physi-
clans report our little patients take 1t with
pleasure. Try Scotts Emulsion and be con-
WINGED.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-01-07
WlLKlE COLLINS FAILURE.
He Came to America to Read but was
Compelled to Quit.

In 1878 Mr.. Collins visited the United
States and was cordially received, al
though his public readings from his
novels were not successful. His appear
ance in Philadelphia was notable one.
Mr.. Collins had appeared two nights be-
fore for the first time, in Albany, and
there were mysterious hints given out
that he had greatly disappointed his
hearers and saddened the hearts of his
managers. In Horticultural Hall, how
ever, he was welcomed by very large
audience, and a very friendly one, rep
resenting the culture of this CITY. The
programme called for the reading of an
original ghost story. Some peculiar
English paraphernalia in the way of an
odd-looking sounding board, made of red
muslin, and little desk, were the great
novelists environment, and he was
earnestly admonished, before going on
the platform, that he must keep up his
voice and read slowly and distinctly.
His reception was most cordial, and
every thing started off well, but in less
than ten minutes the readers voice sank
almost to a muflled undertone. What
the story was about not one-third OF
those present could tell, and those in the
front seats who could hear seemed to be
more disguised than those in the rear,
An hour passed, when the reader, unfor-
tunately for himself, took a recess.
When he returned nearly one-half his
audience had disappeared, among them
the leading representatives and editors
of the Philadelphia newspapers, and
some from New York. Mr.. Collins plod-
ded along until the weary end, and it
was the end of himself as well as his
'ghost" in this country. He had bank
rupted his managers, and few days
later, after making a formal appearance,
with like il! success, in two or three
other towns, he set sail for England,
sadly disappointed man. The press al
most with one accord declared him the
worst of bad lot of English platform
readers who at that time were making
annual raids upon the finances OF the
American people.-Philadelph Record
In removing the last pound of but
ter from a jar a Wheeling grocer
discovered the remains of two mice.
They had evidently been alive when the
careful housewife began packing the
butter in the jar.
10 the progress of invention more
than to all other causes combined, ls
due the important sociological 1ac'
that the condition of women has been
vastly improved during the last for o!
FIVE decades. Invention has relegatee
the coarser and harder work OF womei
to machinery, aud has opened up new
and pleasant avenues of profitable
employment for them witness 'hs
telegraph. the telephone, and type
writing machines by which hundreds
of thousands of women and girls earl
their living. The movement Is stu
onward and pward.-lnyentive Age
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Or Livingston's antidote for the liquor
habit is doing more to lift up the faiien
than all other means combined. II will
cure the worst cases in from three to ten
days without effectirg diet or business.
The antidote is never sold in drug stores.
Address: Lvingston's Chemical Company.
rooms 10, II and IL, 2z9 First street,
Portland, Oregon.
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MORE ELECTRICAL WONDERS.
Two Prominent Citizens Give Their
Opinion of Drs. Darrin
II. r. Woodin's GOOD Luck

Ma. Eo,ToR: Say for me that DR..
Darrin has cured me of graduated eye
lids and general diseased condition OF
the eyes. The roots of the eve lashes
had become diseased and gave no great
trouble in reading. Medical and Elec-
tricai treatment by DR. DArrin has cured
me. Refe- to me at Powers furniture
store, 1870 First street, Portland.
H. H. Woo DIN
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You wear out clothes on a washbaard
ten times al much as on the body. HOu
foolish. Buy d ,bbins' Electric Soap Of
your grocer and save this useless wear.
Made ever since 1854 Don't take imita-
ton. There are lot of them.
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SURE CURE FOR PLIES,

Sure cure for blind, bleeding and itching Piles.
One box has cured the worst cases of ten years
standing. No one need suffer ten minutes after
using Kinks German Pile Ointment 1t absorbs
tumors, allays the itching, acts rs q poultice
gives relief DR.. Kinks German Pile Ointment
is prepared only for Piles and Itching of the
private parts, and nothing else. Every box is
warranted. Observation-Disclosures.
Sold by Druggists and sent by mail on receipt
of price, $1.0O per box. j. j. Mack & Co., Whole
sale Agents, San Francisco.
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Work for workers! Are you ready to
work, and do you want to make money!
Then write to b. F johnson & Co.. Rich.
mond, Va, and see II they cannot help
you.
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Ear Cured by Rlec-
tricity.

Mr.. EDITOR: l have been troubled
with a discharging ear since years old,
from the effects of scarlet fever. l was
cured by DR.. Darrin in one month.
reside at corner OF Eighth and streets,
Portland. JAC.B LUITHLE.
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away precious time and money and trifie with
your health in experimenting with uncertain
medicines, when Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery is SO positively certain In its curative
action as to warrant Its manufacturers In guar
anteetng II to cure diseases OF the blood skin
and scalp, and all scrofulous Affections or
money paid for 1t will be refunded
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-01-07

Browns Bronchial Treches" are
widely known as an admirable remedy for
Bronchitis, Hosrseness, Coughs and Throat
troubles. Sold only in bores.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-01-07

We are not more ingenious In searching out
bad motives for good actions performed by
others. than good motives for bad actions when
preformed by oursely S,
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-01-07

No state can be more destitute than that of a
person who, when the delights of sense forsake
him, has no pleasures OF the mind
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-01-07

The man who boasts that he Ia ready to shed
his last drop II blood IL apt to be particular
| about the first drop.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-01-07

AS to the people saying few idle words about
u.s. we must.not mind that any more than the
old church steepe minds the rocks cawing
about 1t.
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A Good Name

At home is a tower of strength abroad, is fully
verified by the history of Hoods Sarsapartlla
The first words of commentator and praise
for this medicine was received from our
friends and neighbors, and from the time ii
was fairly introduced up to the pr sent, there
has been, and is now, more of Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla sold in Lowell, Mass, where II is made,
than all other sarsapsrillas and blood purifiers
combined. Whole neigh borhoods are taking IL
at the same time, and 1t has effected many re,
markable cures In the spindle City. The good
name among people who have known Hood $
Sarsaparilla and its propr1etors for years should
certainly be strong evidence to people in other
cities and towns of the excellence and merit of
this medicine.
Aud that it has proven a "tower of strength
abroad !" is shown by the wonderful increase
in the sales of Hoods Sarsapar;ila all over the
country The public confidence has never been
so quickly gained or so firmly held by any
medicine as by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for S. Prepared by
C. /. HOOD & CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass
100 Doses One Dollar.
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Human resight often leaves Its proudesi
possessor only choica of evils.
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He who fights the d eviI with his own weapons
must not wonder II he finds him an overmatch.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-01-07

A l0c. Cigar in quality, hut only 5
cigar in price is ''Tansill's Punch"
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MANY People Refuae "a r.ta 81

Wherever the tree of benevolence takes root IL
sends forth branches above the sky.
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To hold punches of grass, buy a
large stone jar of pretty shape, paint 1t
a creamy white. using several coats of
paint and smoothing each coat with
finest sand-paper. Take large sheets of
coarse sand-paper and cut from it sprays
of flowers and leaves, of a large size,
pild them and then glue them onto the
vase, either in sprays or border may
be formed, at the top and bottom, either
way it will be found very rich and hand
some looking-Good Housekeeping.
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Be earnest and don't worry. Inspiration IL
good. Zeal IL better. Work Is best of all
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$500 Reward offered for an incurable case of
Catarrh by the proprietors of Dr. sages Remedy.
50 cts, by druggists.