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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-07-18
A SAMPLE DAY AT HARVARD.
Buffalonian Tells How His Time is
Spent I'm College.

Counting undergraduates and special
students together, there are LAO young
men between the ages of II and "a now
residing at Harvard college The writer
enjoyed an interview with one Of the
Buffalo boys, who was at home for
brief recess, short time ago. you
will understand he said, that am
neither grind nor loafer. but an av-
erage student, and the vast majority of
them live just about as do. A picture
of my college day is about as follows.
turn out anywhere between 7:30 and 5
in the morning, and go over to Memorial
to breakfast at or s:30-sometimes
earlier than that, SO as to go to chapel.
Prayers come at 8:45, and are well at
tended, though we don't have to go unless
we choose. After this recitations and
lectures take up nearly the whole fore
noon, and ! have one in the afternoon
three times week, On four days of the
week have three recitations. on the
others two Other men have them diff
fercntly, according to the electives they
take My studies are over for the day
at p. M, and they occupy. all told
about seven hours day.
"Pm interested in athletics. and my
afternoon from 8 to $50 is spent in the
gymnasium, or in outdoor athletics in
the season for them. Part of our train
ing, in suitable weather, consists of a run
of two miles, to Porter station and back
The gymnasium is always crowded, and
you get pretty we'll heated up by your
exercise, whatever it is. Then, after a
cold shower and brisk rubbing. yor
feel like king, and don't you just SLEEP
nights, thought | find that my athletic
training helps my studies greatly Din
ner comes at 9, and | generally study
evenings, though not always I've beer
to the theatres some eight or nine time
this term, but | don't like to go to Boston
much. 1t takes too long and you hav,
to be up late, which won't do when yot
are in training
"Many people have the idea that you
can let your studies go and loaf, or worse
until two or three weeks before the ex
aminations, and then cram up This
utter nonsense. 1t is simply impossible
to keep up with your class in that way
unless, indeed. you can spend 500 o
$3.50 for private tutors, and even the
you wouldn't be safe As for cuttinj
recitations. if you made a practice of dc
ing it uftener than twice a week, you
be investigated, sure as fate-and that
not at all pleasant.
ION Sundays | go to church some
where-somet;mes to Boston to hea
Phillips Brooks, sometimes to the colleg
chapel, sometimes elsewhere There ar
usually 400 or 500 at morning prayer:
and more than that at the Sunday ever
ing service, though you don't have to g
to either unless you want to. "-Buffal
Express.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-07-18
The 'erncyclopedia britannica. =

1t is interesting to note the fact that,
of the 80, 600 copies of the "Encyclo-
pedia Britannica" sold, 10000 have
gone to the United States. The Amer
leans, therefore, have bought four
times as many copies of the ensyclo-
pedia as the English, although the
work is of English conception and pub.
LEGATION. This, at first sight, would
seem to show that the Americans have
greater taste for solid literature than
the English. 1t may merely mean,
however, that there are more public
libraries in America than England, as
is no doubt the case.-London Life.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-07-18

The very latest importation of an
English notion in New York is an inno-
walton in banking circles, known as the
cheque bank, which has opened up a
branch of the London institution. The
system is totally different to that of any
other banking institution, for the reason
that its assets are invested in govern
ment securities, and that it does not dis
count notes or bills like other banks. In
addition to this they never issue a check
until the value Of the check is deposited
in the bank. A customer opening up an
account with the bank deposits, for in
stance, 81 900 and receives a check book.
with checks to the value of 81 900, each
having its value distinctly printed and
perforated upon its face. The customer
may fill out a check for less than its
face value, and the difference viii go to
his credit, cash for which will be paid or
added to a new book. 1t is intended to
furnish these checks cheaper than the
rates charged for international exchange,
arrangements being made with desig-
mated bankers in 1000 cities of Europe
to honor them, and ultimately they will
be accepted by shopkeepers.-St. Louis
Globe Democrat
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-07-18
Antics of a Compass.

An Ellenville lawyer, who was in
Kingston the other day, said to Free
man reporter: while in the woods a
few days ago | came across a surveyor
who was puzzled The surveyor had
been engaged to run line, but he found
every time he leveled his compass, to
use a surveyors expression, his line ran
in the air.
THE surveyor said his compass had
never cut up that caper before, and h.
didn't know what allied it. The north
star must be all out of gear. said See
here, what sort of hat have you on@
The surveyor took off his hat. Why,
an ordinary hat with stiff brim. Yes,
a stiff brim, and there is the trouble.
If you examine you will find steel wire
in it. Hang your hat on your compass
and see what it will do. He did so, and
up went the needle. BY jocks that
beats me, said the surveyor, He tossed
his hat behind him, and his faithful
compass did its work well. Kingston
Freeman.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-07-18
A Gbostly Workman.

Several weeks ago a belated way
farer was passing mill in the south
part OF the town late one night when
he was not a little astonished to hear
tapl tapl tap! sort of clinking
sound, exactly as if pick was being
struck against a milestone. No one
was in the mill at the time, it being
dark and still. He told his story to
several persons, but was hooted at OF
late the mysterious sounds have again
been heard, and always late at night
A few nights ago an excited throng
congregated near the mill, listening
to the mysterious sounds. The mo
notous clinking kept regularly sound
ing, as if the ghost of the workman
was finishing his neglected tasks The
sound seemed to come from far up in
the building, near the roof in fact.
Several of the perplexed listeners en-
deavored to persuade some one to 90
into the building and solve the mys
terry they themselves dare not investi-
gate, but no offer of love or money
could tempt single venturesome soul
to enter the mill. As the steady clink,
clink, clink sounded continuously,
even the bravest grew almost un-
controllable, and a general STAN
pede was the result. The follow
ing night was simply a repetition
of the preceding oue-the ghostly
workman still steadily tapped
away at the milestone and the excited
listeners could but stand spellbounc
until their fears proved too much foi
them. Once or twice since has the
sound been heard, but no one has ye
been found brave enough to beard thu
ghostly terror in its lofty abode
Marshall Qlls.) Letter.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-07-18
What Is Electricity?

As the use of electricity becomes
moro general there is increased curl
osity to learn what it is, says The Elec-
trio Power. 1t is considered mys-
terious force, because in its normal
condition it cannot be seen. The wire
which conveys the current gives no
manifestation of the energy which is
passing through it. Just as the poet
said, We take no note of time save
from its loss" So with electricity, it
must be measured as it flies 1t is true,
however, ths- its laws are perfectly
understood Is it necessary that we
should know what it isl Nothing is
more familiar to US than the action of
gravitation. We know that it is the
attraction of the earth 1t holds the
atoms of the earth together and en-
ables US to perform all of the opera
tons which make up our daily life,
1t is, however, a mystery, but its laws
are as we'll known, and if we violate
them by jumping off a precipice
should we consider the force of gravity
necessarily dangerousl Steam is also
something of mystery. 1t has been
familiar to mankind since the dawn of
civilization, yet how many people
know that it is transparent and there
fore Invisible until it comes in contact
with the airl
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-07-18

Here is another good smuggling
story from the Belgian frontier; A
newly married couple were returning
to Germany after a tour to Brussels
As the train approached the frontier
the bride grew uneasy and presently,
confessed that she had quantity OF
the finest of Brussels lace in her bag,
ON which high duty would have t., to
be paid. Put it inside you, hat, she
pleaded. This was done. The custors
house officials looked all through the
boxes Of the elegant young lady,
knowing by experience that such are are
found nothing. The chief officer,
charmed by the amiable manners o. o.
the husbanS, accompanied me SoI I,s
TO the train, when the wretched nus
band, forgetting his secret in the Joy ;,
the ofticer and was instantly engeloopee
in a soft white veil. Tableaul
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-07-18

Between Bishop Potter and Corne-
lius Vanderbilt there has long existed a
very affectionate and sincere friend
ship, and their intimacy has been lik-
ened unto that of historical record be
tween David and Jonathan. Mr.. Van
derbilt continually accompanies the
bishop in his local tours of ministra-
tions, especially when the service is
confirmation at the public institutions
or the Sailors Floating chapel, and is
the quiet, secret benefactor under the
bishops advice in many cases. The
two men are congenial and en- rapport
to degree not usual between laymar
and high priest, and, viewed either
spiritually or financially, who shall say
it is not happy colnbination?-Cor
Chicago Post.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-07-18

.lden times the position Of women
u nn.'s;a was deplorable, and, as else
% huit has only improved by de
Fnss'' Herberstein declares that no
Ceea was deemed virtuous unless
soniir;n in domestic seclusion and
DO Lave nsver seen outside home; and
saL ;nson says that, except on their
Jeun.. cburch at Christmas and Easter
way Ion having visits. it was an acct
@w'f YOU ever saw a Russian lady.
Ssl' habit has survived more or less
lnls io this century, for Bremner
even s Of the women as guarded with
sPeant seclusion," and Theophile
g Utter attests the same thing. So
ua Sna in the Sixteenth century was
suVn neseiudice against women that even
ins or animals killed by their hands
lu"' regarded as unclean; and often,
s y heir husbands were absent, they
j ,,.bt he seen standing at their doors
DunS begging some passer-by to per
sna for them the butchers Office.
Not infrequently the murder of
islands avenged the maltreatment
" w;ves; TO meet which a law was
" 0.do;ned that for this crime women
.ySoI,ld be buried with their heads only
hove move the ground, there to be left till
. a were starved to death. In olden
Says marriages were always arranged
Sy Intermediates, and no one would
lave dreamed of conducting his own
suit
One of the most popular changes
Effected by Peter the Great was the
sg1lation that no couple should be
married. without the consent of both
mrties and that they should be al.
oved to meet for at least six weeks
before marriage. The intending bride
room sent his future wife such sym.
5olical presents as needles and thread,
nisins and fruit, and whip.
On the wedding day there was al
rays the show of resistance on the
at of the bride SO common every
Where; the bride would resist to the
uttermost leaving her house to go 10
he church, and would sob and make
great noise all the way thither. In
The church it was etiquette for her to
fall down at her husbands feet, and to
knock her head on his shoe in token
Of her subsection. II is said that for
three days after marriage she risked
her character if she spoke more than a
few words at mealtime with great
manners and reverence" to her hus-
band. 1t was customary for husbands
to make their wives and daughters an
allowance Tor paint, and SO fond were
the ladies of this mode of adornment
that Jenkinson compared them to
nillers' wives who looked as if they
had been beaten about the face with
'ags of meal.-The Gentleman's Maya
ine
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-07-18

Time was When | looked upon the so
called social clubs, of which there are
fully couple of hundred distributed
over the city, as nursebeds-of vice and
training schools of hoodlumism. My
views have undergone a decided
change of late years, in keeping with
the change in the conduct of the clubs
themselves. Five years ago the clubs
were for the most part organizations
of very bad boys, and their meetings
were simply beer drinking bouts, but
now many of the clubs have finely
equipped quarters, and the member
ship is composed of hard working and
respectable young men, who meet
really for improvement. l do not
mean that there is much about the
nightly sessions that suggests the Chau.
tauqua circle or the society for ethical
culture, but they do meet and enjoy
themselves with singing and musical
instruments, reading Of papers, and
books sometimes, or social game oil
cards. The social club results in keep
ing boys and young men Oft cor
ners and out of bar rooms. Particu
larly is the good effect of the club sys
tenn noticeable in the comparative alb
sence of gangs" who stood on the
corners and made the life OF the pc
destrian a burden. Police Captain IL
Globe Democrat.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-07-18


When you see a runaway coming
do not try to check him by a rush from
the opposite direction or the side, for
you will be Immediately knocked fiat
by the collision. but instead prepare
yourself for a short run with the
horse. Measure with your eye the
distance and start for the run while he
is YET some way off, perhaps ten feet
in the case of fair to medium run
Always. You may depend upon his
keeping a straight line, for a really
frightened horse is half blind, and
would not veer for steam engine
He will 90 straight aht ed until he
smashes into something. So do you
get close to the line on which he is
rushing, and, as he passes you, grab
the reins near the saddle Gather the
reins firmly, and then, leaning back
ward as you run, give them power
full yank. You may be able to brace
yourself somewhat as you give this
yank, half sliding on your feet. The
strong jerk on the bit tells the horse
that he again has a master, and pre-
pares him for the final struggle \
step or two forward after the first
yank, do it again. This is the finish
ing stroke It never fails when given
by determined man. The horse is
on its launches Keep firm pull on
the reins till you grasp the horse by
the nostrils, and hold him so until he
is pacified. Southern Cultivator.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-07-18

He worshipped Mozart, and was
Jealous student of Bach. One day,
Halle played to him Beethoven sonata
zone from OPP 81. Chopin found the
last movement vulgar. From this
Halle concluded that he could not
have made a deep study OF the
masters works. LEM, indeed, has
said; Chopin did not take a very
serious interest in Beethoven. He
knew only his principal compositions,
the last works not at all. Chopin
cared little for Mendelssohr, and-lf
the statement of Schlessinger be true
that he did not consider Schumann' s
CARNIVAL to be music at all-stiil
less for a composer who thoroughly
appreciated and admired his own gem
ius. He preferred Bellini TO Berloz. -
Nicok's Life of Chopin.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-07-18
oueer Taste in the Matter Of Fish,

There is no accounting for tastes, y
said veteran trout fisher to a reporter.
81 was at the Fair street depot to see a
friend off, when who should come along
but man residing in the town of Den
ming, with huge string of bullheads,
As he owns a mile of the finest trout
stream in the town, and the stream
flows near his door, was surprised at
the sight. What are you going to dc
with them bullheadsP we asked. Eat
'em, of course. What do you s'pose I'd
do with 'emP Got plenty of trout uI
your way, amt your we asked. Yes
lots of 'em; but of all fish that swin'
the water give me bullheads. kings
/ ton Argus.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-07-18

The old lady who thought her daugh-
ter, in playing a slow and majestic piece
of music, was "a long while about it,
was of that capable nature which
brooks no delay. There are others of the
same disposition.
During balloonist's recent exhibition
in Scotland, native of the country was
intently watching the slow descent of the
parachute.
Dear me-" he exclaimed. show long
he is coming DOOM
"Yes, indade, and he is" observed an
Irishman, who was standing near; be
dad, could come down quicker than
that mesilfr' Youths Companion
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-07-18
The Nickel In the Slot.

Yon can drop nickel in the slot
and get almost anything; You can
get your weight, your height, try your
grip, try your lungs, get your bon,
bons and chocolate, etc. The latest
thing is an automatic insurance pol
lev. 1t is for railroad employees only.
There is one of the boxes up In the
Lake Shore depot Underneath the
GLASS in front is a copy of the ticket,
The employe drops a nickel IN the
slot and gets an accident insurance
Ticket good for twenty-fo3ur hours.
The same company has box IN tne
Palmer house for travelling men only.
The benefit is SO much for death
through an accident and so much per
week while suffering from injuries
sustained. Chicago Herald.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-07-18

Albanians who entered the Adiron-
dack region last summer via North
Greek and stopped at that little village
to look after their mail will not forget
the pretty young woman at the post
office who answered their inquiries
and did it so we'll She was the
daughter of Postmaster Sheehan, a
neat, jaunty, business like miss, and
the entire management of the postotiice
seemed to be in her hands. More than
one visitor made the comment that she
herself ought to be postmaster as she
filed the place so well. Not long
since neglect was charged against
Postmaster Sheehan in not forwarding
his money statements to the Albany
Office Investigation was made by a
postoffce inspector and Miss Sheehan
to his amazement, when asked to &C
count for about 81, POO of the
postoffce funds. produced a shoe
box, in which she had the
money packed away in various
strange receptacles. She had made ii
a habit to carry the money with her
to and from the office, and her novel
bank proved TO be a good deal more
secure than some iron or steel safes
have been. Miss Sheehan impressed
those who met her with her ability
to take care of herself and to run her
fathers postottce. Albany journal.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-07-18

Mr.. Barker, do you think we will go
10 the sea OF mountains next summer
asked the power behind the throne, as
the family sat about the evening lamp.
Mrs. 3. - answered her husband, 81
have not paid the bill for the Christmas
present you gave me yet" and duh
silence reigned. Epoch.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-07-18
His Great Misfortune.

Teacher-Try to remember this; Milton
the poet, was blind Do you think you can
remember i'll
1Y~a ma'am.'
"N.>~, what was Millions great misfort-
unei"
HE was a poet Lincoln Journal
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-07-18

Mrs. Maxwell-Scott, owner Of Abbots-
ford, has revenue of about $1,000 per
year from the fees paid by tourists who
wish TO see Sir Walter Scott's books,
curiosities and personal relics. The great
novelist's fame would be more profitable
but many tourists want 10 see his relics
Scott free.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-07-18

The largest greenback extant is worth
s1O coo, and there is only one such note
In existence. OF 5000 notes there are
seven; and when you come down to the
ordinary, every day q, 900 note, there's
millions IN It."
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-07-18

new allegorical poem called "Alone in
we Desert" is often quoted at the summer
.esorts this season. 1t describes the adven
Sres OF huekleberry In a hotel pie.-New
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-07-18

as Mr.. - inf' asked visitor OF the
Office boy.
'Nawn
"Do you know where he isin
"Nope; his aunt's dead, an l guess he's
either at the funeral or at the ball game. -
ExrhaOpA
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-07-18

To produce sufficient silk to MAKE la.''
dress requires more time and capital than
most neople would imagine. If we take
one and one-quarter pounds as the welsn,
of pure silk required, this would be egual
to two pounds of raw silk, To produce 9
Two nonnds of raw silk would require th the
entire silk obtained from 1000 to e'oVU
worms allowing a percentage for death
nv disease and Other casualties
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-07-18

oid gentleman ito boy in book stan0-I
"Sat copy of Jack, the Giant Killer"
boy Yes, sir; s'pose yer goin' up to the
sAue this afternoon.-NewY York World
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-07-18

Mrs Sheets, born Randolph mistress mistress
y, 1,unston nall, Virgins. is the COUSIN ~,
Of Ave presidents, among them President
Harrison, whose Inauguration sho "
messed.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-07-18
Variety Is the Spice of Life.

Miss Nanuygote, of Harlem visiting in the
countryl-Isnt this cows milk, Auntyf
Aunty-Yes, dear; don't you like i'll
Miss Nannygote, of Harlem-Ah, yes,
ind it very nice for a change.-The Epoch.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-07-18

N'nsequently Could Not Give Assent
SSuyKe-Will you do me favor, old mani
NlySs Fapidly)-I have not got cent
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-07-18

Human Nature in a Nutshell.
Thst lucky man would be happy if be
wasn't always afraid his luck would change
Judge
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-17

THIS will be memorable day in Los
Angeles, for it will be signalized by the
arrival in our midst OF the next Cover
nor and Lieutenant-Governor of Cali
fornia and the formal opening of cam
paign which will be magical in it's re-
suits in redeeming Southern California
from it's thralldom to the Republican
party. The demonstration tonight will
be OF a character almost unprecedented
in its extent and significance. After
the parade and speeches OF tonight, no
man, though a way-farer and a fool, will
be able to doubt the result OF the COM
ing election. The enthusiasm for the
ticket nominated at San Jose will run
at flood tide, and the mantling energy
of the masses will prefgure the great
victory which is ahead for Pond, Del
Vale, Retrenchment, Reform and
Democracy,