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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-29
Proves Too Much.

Tho mathematical editor Of the Atlanta
Constitution has been figuring on the pos
sessions of the colored brothers in the South
and eisew here, and finds that the total
amount of the property in the United
States owned by colored persons is more
than SOB 600, 900, over one-half of which
is held in the Southern States, But the
Constitution, in its efforts to show that the
colcred brother has had his chance, proves
too much. The individuals of a race ca
pablo of acquiring such an amount of
money under the circumstances that
have surrounded the negroes since the
war. nre capable of acting for themselves
at the polls without let or hindrance. 1t
may also he said with equal truth that they
are fully as capable Of assuming all the
rights of free people as the so-called poor
whites of the South.
Edward wells for Representative.
The result of the city caucus last evening
was so decisive as to leave no question that
the nominee Mr.. Wells is the distinct choice
Of the great majority of the republicans Of
Burlington. II was accepted with equan-
NIFTY 10y Mr.. Ballard, who himself moved
that tho nomination he made unanimous
and bespoke "A rousing majority for MS
competitors No one can doubt that this
VIII he given. Mr.. Wells is one Of our
staunchest republicans aud one of our fore
most citizens. lie is respected as man of
principle. OF strict integrity and good sense.
His frank aad genial personal qualities, his
/ liDorality and interest in the welfare of our
/ city have made him hosts of friends among
/ men of all parties, and it would not be a
/ surprising thing if the democrats should
think it useless to put a man in nomination
| against him At any rate his election is
sure and by one of the largest majorties
that have been given for city representative
I in rapput Vpars
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-29

"The coming novel" says Mr.. James
Buckham in the journal of Education,
twill take for its theme some vital prob
lem of the age. The writer, to be sure, will
not decide the question for his readers, but
he will SO present it rs to arouse public SEN
timent and awaken universal interest and
sympathy, lie will state the problem
clearly, intelligently, Vividly, in such a
way as to fit the intelligent public to Crap
pe with and solve it,"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-29

The fruits of the recent silver legislation
are beginning to appear. The price paid
for silver by the secretary Of the treasury
continues to advance with each purchase
"wednesday it touched 81. 20, or less than
six cents below par with gold, while offers
were made as high as SL9lg it is the be-
lief of.mauy financial experts in Washing.
Ton that silver " i'll go TO within a fraction
Of a cent Of par with gold, 1t IS not likely
that holders Of the metal will allow it to
reach par, for by the terms of the silver bill
monthly purchases OF 81, 500, 900 cannot be
made when silver is not below parity with
gold.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-29

BURLINGTON, FRIDAY. AUGUST %.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-29
To Correspondents.

Correspondents for both the daily and the
weekly FRLa PRr9s will greatly obhge us
b. sending promptly the results OF the
election in their localities on the ajgH of
the election
The tide of immigration continues to rise.
The increase thus far this year over the cor
responding months Of 1889 already reaches
20, 600, and these by no means of the best
class OF immigrants either The discussions
in Congress on this matter have produced
no substantial results thus far in checking
immigration
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-29

Torms-ei. 90 Year, Always in Advance
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-29

Bananas s5to % cents dosen PlusapPles, s. 10 io1ts
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-29

CHARTERED IN 1917.
Deposits July 1, 1890. s2,2o5, G7G.o5
surplus, 172, SAG. 30
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-06-24

Long List of People Cured by DIR. OAR
rim In California Three Years Aeo.
Thus showing the Permanency of the
Electric Cures.

Mrs. II. f. Bailey, Bsnicia. Cal Total
DEAFNESS II one eer twelve years, caused
by catarrhal troubles; cured last MAY and
remains permanent.
Mrs. x. Desworte, Fresno, Cal.--Cured
two years ago of female weakness, falling
OF the womb and change of life; also liver
and kidney complaint.
Mrs. Il. +. Mckinley, 1904 Polk street
pan Representatives. two years: cured
in ten minutes
j. II. Zweifel, 10 Hayes street, San Fran
cisco-Catarrhal deafness fourteen years
IN one ear, and total deafness in the other
caused by para ysis of the drum and aud.
itory nerve; both cured.
Charles Rogers, 27 Grove street San
Francisco-Dischaige of the ear, deafness
and noises in the ear since months old.
perfectly cured three years ago.
William Heinz girl. q Dale place, off
Golden Gate avenue, between Hyde and
I.eavenworth streets, San Francisco
Dropsy, heart disease and infiammatory
rheumatism, limbs swollen to an enormous
size, life despaired of; cured in one month.
Miss T. NJ. Jscguemin, telegraph OPP
orator at Berkeley, Alameda county, Cal.
Troublesome discharge of the ears seven
years; cured.
William Cummings, Jr., firm of Cum
mings' Sons, American jewelers., 327 Kear-
ny street, San Francisco-Paraly sis of the
muscles of the arms and shoulders and
great pain: cured.
&c rye Thistleton. editor of Patriotic
american, San Frsnci- co, testifles to the
cure of his daughter of deafness and sore
ness of the ear and side of the head
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-06-24
WHOLESALE SMUGGLING.
A Guatemalan Who Carried a Stock of
.Iewelry in His Boots.

Guatemalan Who Carried a Stock of
Jewelry in His Boots.
distinguished looking passengerw
obtained first-class passage on the
steamship Normandie on the voyage to
this country was arrested by Custom
House Inspectors Brown and Donohue
Just after the big vessel reached her
dock. The trio went to United States
Commissioner Shields office, where the
passenger was charged with having at
tempted to smuggle large quantity of
iewelry, When questioned by Commits
sioner Shields the prisoner said his name
was Michael NJ. Coloma, and that he was
bound for Guatemala, his native land.
He denied having attempted to smuggle
any jewelry, and explained that he was
in transit to California and wished his
iewelry to be sent in bond. Inspector
Brown then told the story of Coloma's
arrest. He said that when Coloma was
questioned by Custom House Inspector
Leddycut regarding the dutiable prop
srty in his possession, the passenger
said he had nothing further than few
trunkfuls of clothing which he desired
1t once forwarded to California. Brown
and Donahue learned that Coloma had
been seen with large quantity of Jew
elry aboard ship. They searched Colo
ma and found nearly peck of jewelry
/ in the legs of his boots. A number of
additional pieces of jewelry were found
secreted in the lining of his coat, and
when further examination was insti-
tuted, it was discovered that Coloma
wore a ehamois belt around his waist in
which were concealed nearly one hun
ired pieces of jewelry. The whole lind
was valued at $1,000, and consisted Of
i diamonds watches and rings.
"How did you happen to have such a
quantity of lewelry in your boots"'
/ asked Commissioner Shields.
so, carried it there for safe keep
| ing" answered Coloma.
! He was held in So, 900 bail for exami-
nation. Coloma said he was planter
and had been travelling thronghous
Europe for his health. N. Y. Star.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-06-24

Self praise is no recommendation. but
there are times when one must permit a
person to tell the truth about himself.
When what he says is supported by the
testimony of others no reasonable man
Will Doubt his word. Now, to say that
ALLCoCK's Porous PLAsTERs are the only
genuine and reliable porous plasters made
Is not selt-praise in the slightest deg ee.
They have stood the test for over thirty
years, and in proof of their merits it is
on y Necessary to call attention to the cures
they have effected and to the voluntary
testimonials of those who have used them.
Beware of limitations, and do not be de-
celved by misrepresentation. Ask for
ALLCoCK S, and let no solicitation or ex-
PLANTATION induce you to accept substi-
tute.
ALLcoCK's CORN and BUNIoN SHIELDS
effe quick and certain relief.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-06-24
STORY OF A NECK, Aoe
The Manufacture of p.
iline OF Louis nu.t,. 80 W

'ac'ure of Pearl Beads in a.,
81, ""e OF Louis Quatorze.
he pretty Duchess Of Fife has hoo,
photographed in evening dross ..,.A ;.
single string of pearls about her naok
mere Is somehow about this stri,o =,
peads singularly pure and eirlisb air
anu IL - the ono necklace that is alwav,
IN good taste for young girl. As vor
Grasp the string Of pearl beads ahou,
your own neck | wonder how manv =,
you know oil the romance connected with
those which were first made?
Love, which governs all the world
comes IN this story. In the time q,
Louis NV. there was maker of pearl
.osaries and necklaces who was famous
lor the exquisite beauty that he gave
'hem. The ladies' came from far ana
near to buy these wondrous beads 70,
,ro.h no one else could they be gotten
Nalnly ana his rivals try to initiate this
perfect Wilderness and polish of the
oeaos manufactured by him. With ali
ms prosperity lac was very unhapnv and
dreaded to sell his necklaces because NJ
the poison (said to be mercury with
winch he used to give them their great
beauty. One day his son was astonisbod
70 hear him say, as he sold a particnlarlr
beautiful pearl rosary: Infamous man
that ami May this crime be nv lastr
soon after war was declared between
france and Flanders, and the old man
was very happy, because he thought M
more necklaces would be ordered His
only son was about to be married. and
the sweet little girl whom he had chosen
so pleased the father that he had said
ASK of me any thing, for am glad tc
nave so sweeta daughter" With greal
glee she answered: 80, father, make
Tor me one of those beautiful necklaces.
SUCH as only you can make" The un
happy man was speechless with horror
and wandered through the woods al
night wondering what in the world h,
would do When the daytime came he
threw himself on a bank beside tn,
water to rest, and there, floating on ton
was an iridescent substance, at which
he could not help but look; it seemed
so like his own pearls. He searched fol
1t and found that the effect was caused
by the scales of small whitefsh. II,
collected some, experimental witt
them, and succeeded in producing witt
them the wilderness and polish foi
which he had formerly been forced t,
use the poison. On the wedding da,
he clasped around the neck of tn,
beautiful bride the handsomest strinf
Of pearls that he had ever made. and a.
he kissed her sweet red lips he knew
I've could be happy for there was not
particle of poison in them. The truth
of the story lies in the fact that to thi.
day the method of making pearl beads /
discovered by Martin Joaquin is still Tho |
only one. So If you wear about youl
neck string of beads like thatwhich /.
delighted the heart of the lovely Ur
sula, and If you have to thank the man
for having invented necklace free
from faint of poison, you must remem |
Der that he perhaps would never have |
made his great discovery if the within OF
a woman had not driven him to it
Ladies Home Journel.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-06-24
OF CORSETS TRUE

of Corsets ever offered by any store the Coast
from one of the larges factories in the world
and one of the most popular To further Intro
duce their merits every here they make us spe-
cial terms. We offer, bv mail, postage pail, a
regular SIS Corset Ter $1.06; 81 Corset for 81
cents; a good servieeable Corset So cents; reg
Hlar 81 % Ladies' Vest - cents; above are sizes
IS to 30, colors drab, grey or ecru. Misses IS
cent Waists, Is to Is, for SO cents. The for
this is the makers believe You viii always use
this Corset il you try one IN N0rkiRg Driving
Sunday Chores for men we lead all others
Have closed out an entire factory at GO cents on
the dollar, and offer them from 80 cents MP
Every kind and price; tell what work you do
give size and price and we guarantee to suit
Mailed free. Address smiths cash Store,
AIS Front Street, san Francisco, Ca
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-06-24
RlPENING BANANAS.
Gas Makes the OniS neat That Will TAX
the Place of Nature.

Gas Makes the OniS neat That viii Take
the Place of Nature.
Few people outside of those directly
Interested in the fruit business know
exactly how the large quantities OF
bananas which come to Boston are careo
Tor by the dealers. Two or three large
Ieamer loads of the yellow fruit come
70 Boston weekly. When they arrive
shout nine-tenths of the punches are
PERFECTLY green. In fact, all of them
we're green when they lief Jamaica, the
yellow ones having ripened on the pas
sge up.
The green punches have to be handled
and ripened with great care, and it was
for the purpose of seeing this done that
the writer visited one of the Oldest
Fuit and produce commission houses in
the city.
you see," said a member of the firm,
bananas are divided into four classes
|r grades, the finest lunches being
inown to the trade as golden wells
These are the very best fruit grown,
and in cargo of say $1,000 punches
here will be only from 200 to 400
lunches of golden wells Next to these
Nme No. 1, then come eight hands, and
Tie small punches are styled No rs
Ind are the cheapest. These are the
kind that are sold by street hawkers.
The moment we receive out fruit we
lang the lunches up in our hot room"
lie then led the way to his fruit ripen-
ling room, which is a double-decker, and
sbuilt into the left wall of the store.
these two rooms are heated by gas"
he continued, and the temperature is
Kept at about seventy. There is no heat
hat will perfectly ripen bananas or
9ther fruit but that from gas. We have
tried every thing else, and we found
that all but the gas shriveled the fruit,
tpened it too quickly, or ripened it UNI
evenly; therefore, everybody in the
business now uses gas"
This heat-ripening process is, Of
course, only Tor the winter time, for as
loon as the weather begins to get mild
We take away the gas heat, allowing the
Tuit to ripen in natural manner, and
when the hotter months are reached we
Ire obliged to hang up our fruit in the
cellar. - Boston Globe.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-06-24
ALL ABOUT NERVOUSNESS.
An Insidious Disease Which Destroys Its
Thousands.

Nervousness, or nervous weakness, is a
disease of comparatively modern growth
1t loves a brilliant mark, and the best and
brightest men and women of our land be-
come its prey. There are many causes
which bring it on-overwork, worry, i'm
proper food, exposure, oyer-indulgence in
alcoholic beverages or tobacco, and excess
es of different kinds.
Nothing presents more pitiable sight
than a person suffering from serious ner-
vous prostration. Thenind becomes weak
aud iorgetful; the patient cannot sleep,
and there are terrible pains in the head.
Feelings of dependency or depression are
ever present; there is Il restlessness Of the
eyes, and a Discrimination to meet people:
the features become pale, careworn, and
haggari; the muscles weak and fabby,
AMI there is Il general sense of being unfit
for anvthins.
Some OF our most distinguished people
have trod this awful road which ends in
paralysis, apeplexy. paresis, insanity,
'eath, Happilya cure has at last been
discovered for this fearful disease. An
eminent medical gentleman, professor in
Dartmouth College has made discovery
which will bring happiness to many a
heart. 1t is called Paine's Celery Com
pound, AMI IS natures own restorative for
weakened nervous power Under its in
yigorating and health-eiving action, the
mind will soon regain its vigor; the ewes
will sparkle as of old. the muscles become
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-06-24
AN ELEGANT PACKAGE OF FINE
CARDS

Including 15 rare novelties. shapes and
artistic imported Geographic ard chro-
matte cards. This large and beautiful col
lection sent by mail to any one who viii
1o Inls: BUY box OF The genuine DIR. G.
McLane's Celebrated Liver Pills from any
druggist, price 70 cents, and mail us the
outside wrapper with your address, plain.
~ written. and 4 cents in stamps. The
genuine McLane's Pills are prepared only
by Fleming Bros, Pittsburgh, Pa, and
have been In constant use for over sixty
years. They are superior to all others in
purity and effectiveness. certain cure
for indigestion and sick headache. Ad-
dress, Fleming Bros. Pittsburgh, Pa.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-06-24
A HAUNTED HOUSE.

This body of ours has been likaned IN n ,o,o
s a.ent. IL often has haunted apartment-the
stomach Scar by the eldrich eprite. dyspen.
sia, Question flies and refuses to return. What
M, an pItaK the spell, what II raise the ban laid
upon the unhappy organs? We answer unbesi
ldtlngly, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, and we
a sd warra ted in the response by the recorded
aetsiutlnoiiy OF myriads covering period of over
= a .nira OF century. A course OF the Bitters,
begun IN any stage OF the affection and persist
ehily followed, will terminate in cure positive.
nov partial. The bitters restores tone to the ep,
exhding from the cellular tissue that act anon
the 1000 digestiyely, expels bile from the stom-
ach and the blood, and promotes a regular habit
ol oody. Malaria, kidney complaint, nervous
ness, rheumatism and ne ralgia give wav tn
this medicine.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-06-24
..oweLL AS A WITNESS.
.,,.o,. senator Twists ..awysi
JIM Much out OF shape.

,. senator Twists n ..Rwysi
e. nn ysry Much out OF shape.
.rtleman from Chicago. chatting
marty of acquaintances about
fp the laughable features OF the
pp |nony given by newspaper men be-
re Dolph smelling" committee,
l'p ~an,inded of an experience he had
W Nh .itb Senator Farwell as witness.
'p @yr Farwell," said he, owned a
aa,nc on Washington street jointly
w ma and wanted to get the whole,
WV sa sent an agent to me to propose a
p .so / accepted finally his proposition
a' 1--WE me building on the West side
sss, 900 to boot, but distinctly told
y" AGENT | would pay no commits
a.s More than year afterward the
',ont brought suit against me for 81 $50,
s,,mine that the trade was $50, 200
..rsoetion and that he was entitled I'M
~ the law to 219 per cent commission
that amount As his first step to-
",,d establishing his claim was to de-
'.mine the value of the buildings he
alarmed me that he was going to take
n, Farwell's deposition; so with our
,rvers we went, at the appointed time,
n the gentleman's office.
aNIr. Farwoll. said the agents law
%, after the nature of the case had
spen explained to him, did you trade
Snildings with this defendant on such
and such date?'
aYes. sir, said Mr.. Farwell.
a'On what terms did you make the
tsie?'
81 gave him IS, 900 to boot
"Exactlyl Now, Mr.. Farwell, will
,Oo please state on oath what, in your
oanion, was the value of the building
which the said defendant traded to you
1t that time"
"It was worth about S., 900 more than
me one traded to him, said Mr.. Far.
veil
OThe lawyer looked at first a little
ynfused Then bright thought strucl.
him.
"Now, sir, said he in a mandatory
bhe, tell us what you considered the
mildng worth which you traded to him.
"'Well, answered the witness quietly,
Thought it was worth about S., 900 less
than the one he traded to me-
The lawyer was now in a dignified
aga.
"Come, sir, said he, 4 am not to be
trAed with. VIII yo,l, sir, or will you
not, tell me how u,u'', this building was
gOrth?'
"'No, sir, said Mr.. Earwell, 4 won't
tell you any thing about it. But ! will
Tell you some thing good deal more to
the point, and opening drawer in his
desk he took out hook of check stubs.
"There is the stub of a check for
500, said he, which | gave to my agent
in full payment of all commissions, and
believe there is a law in Illinois which
prevents an agent from collecting com
Missions from both parties to transac-
ion. Now, sir if that is all you want
% know you may run along and let me
Ittend to my business
81 have seen men set back" continued
he Chicago man, "but | never saw ono
o badly twisted out of shape as this
awyer was. ! never heard another word
bout the suit, and | haven't paid the
1850 yet. Washington Cor. n. Y.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-06-24

Drs. Darrin can be consulted daily at the
Washington building, corner Fourth and
Washington streets, Portla d, and Bar ow
Catlin building, Tacoma, Wash. Hours,
10 to d, evenings, 7 to 8; Sundays, 10 to II
All chronic diseases, blood taints,
irregularities in women, loss of
vital power and early indiscretions perma-
nently Gu ed, though no references are
ever made in the press concerning such
cases, owing to the delicacy of the patients
Examinations free to all, and circulars will
be sent free to any address. Charges for
treatment according to patients ability to
pay. The poor treated free Of charge from
10 to IL daily. All private diseases conf
dentially treated, and cures guaranteed
Patients at distance can be cured by
home treatment Medicines and letters
sent without the doctors name appearing.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-06-24

The Egyptian lotus is the sacred
flower of Egypt, China, Japan and In
dia Until lately it was supposed to be
tropical plant. but WITHIN a few FEW
hardy. AT Bordentown, n. D., 1t has
been seen growing where the ice would
form a foot thick over the plants.
The flower is magnificent, from eight
to twelve inches across. Inc petals
are white at their tsse, and ia the cen
fer and at the tip brilliant crimson.
The large cluster Of pistils and sta.
mems are bright yellow. -Pittsburg
Dispatch.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-06-24
SURE CURE FOR PILES.

Sure cure for blind bleeding and itching Piles.
One box has cured the worst cases of ten years
standing. No one need suffer ten mir.1tes after
using Kinks German Pile Ointment. 1t absorbs
tumors, allays the itching, acts as a poultice,
gives relief. DR.. Kinks German Pile Ointment
is prepared only for PLIES and itching of the
private parts and nothing else. Every box is
warranted .......... .
Sold by Druggists and sent by mail on receipt
of price, $1.00 per box J. J. Mack & Co., Whole
sale Agents, San Francisco.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-06-24
In a Maine Court Room.

Ladies in the gallery BRING IheII
needlework and sit out the long. houIS
of the session. 1t is interesting 10
watch them threading needles, tying
knots, basting, occasionally pauslns
70 catch some portion of the evidence,
W and agoin to confde in a nelghbor
Something relative to some newcomer,
interspersed with the slight tnnG fl te inn ol
the scissors. all Of which tend 10 IN i,
n ru the lockers on with the soIemmty
IF the occasion, and add percepuoiy 10
the "homelike" appearance OF G" To; Jr.
dicial residence. Cor. Falrllelu 'o"i
nal
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-06-24
ANOTHER DRUGGIST SPEAKS.



Mar. h "a, 1890.
manufacturers Of The Great Sierra Kid.
neg and Liver Cure.
DhNTLEMEN: notice great increase
IN the sales Of your remedy, and Judge
mat by the repeated calls for it that it
gives entire and complete satisfaction tn
the parties usir g it. IT is the best sell;,o
htd''ey and Lirer Cure that handle in
Stock. Respectfully yours,
JOHN WIN. SALTER,
A45 Mission street, corner of Twenty-Arst
San Francisco, Cal.